BN68-00656A-01Eng 5/7/04 9:59 AM Page 1 1-800-SAMSUNG(1-800-726-7864) U.S.A Samsung Electronics America Service Division 400 Valley Road, Suite 201 Mount Arlington, NJ 07856 www.samsungusa.com Canada Samsung Electronics Canada Inc. Samsung Customer Care 7037 Financial Drive Mississauga, Ontario L5N 6R3 www.samsung.
BN68-00656A-01Eng.qxd 5/7/04 9:33 AM Page 1 CONTENTS Chapter 1: Your New TV List of Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . List of Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Familiarizing Yourself with Your New TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Right-side Panel Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rear Panel Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BN68-00656A-01Eng.qxd 5/7/04 9:33 AM Page 2 CONTENTS Viewing Picture-in-Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Activating Picture-in-Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PIP Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Selecting a Signal Source (External A/V) for PIP . . . . . . . . . . Swapping the Contents of the PIP and Main image . . . . . . . . . Changing the PIP Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BN68-00656A-01Eng.qxd 5/7/04 9:33 AM Page 1 Chapter One Y O U R N E W TV List of Features MCC (My Color Control): Users can adjust colors to their preference by adjusting skin, sky and grass tones. I2C (Intelligent Image Control): Automatically detects the input visual signal and adjusts to create optimum contrast. IBC (Intelligent Brightness Control): Adjusts the screen brightness automatically depending on the brightness of the surrounding environment.
BN68-00656A-01Eng.qxd 5/7/04 9:33 AM Page 2 Y O U R N E W TV Familiarizing Yourself with Your New TV Right-Side Panel Buttons The buttons on the Right-side panel control your TV’s basic features, including the onscreen menu. To use the more advanced features, you must use the remote control. POWER SOURCE Press to turn the TV on and off. Displays a menu of all of the available input sources (TV, AV, S-VIDEO, Component 1, Component 2, DVI, PC). CH Press to change channels.
BN68-00656A-01Eng.qxd 5/7/04 9:33 AM Page 3 Y O U R N E W TV Rear Panel Jacks Use the rear panel jacks to connect an A/V component that will be connected continuously, such as a VCR or a DVD player. For more information on connecting equipment, see pages 7-14. DVI-D INPUT S-VIDEO Connect to the digital video output jack on your DVD/Set-top Box. (DVI-D terminal does not support PC.
BN68-00656A-01Eng.qxd 5/7/04 9:33 AM Page 4 Y O U R N E W TV Remote Control Frequently Used Buttons You can use the remote control up to a distance of about 23 feet from the TV. When using the remote, always point it directly at the TV. POWER MODE Turns the TV on and off. (See Page 15) Selects a target device to be controlled by the Samsung remote control (TV, VCR, Cable, DVD, Samsung STB) (See pages 17~19) PC MODE Press to switch to the PC mode. (See Page 63) CH and CH (Channel UP/Down) P.
BN68-00656A-01Eng.qxd 5/7/04 9:33 AM Page 5 Y O U R N E W TV Convenient Buttons You can use the remote control up to a distance of about 23 feet from the TV. When using the remote, always point it directly at the TV. +100 PRE-CH Press to select channels over 100. For example, to select channel 121, press “+100”, then press “2” and “1”. (See Page 23) Tunes to the previous channel. (See Page 15) INFO SLEEP Use to see information on the current broadcast.
BN68-00656A-01Eng.qxd 5/7/04 9:33 AM Page 6 Y O U R N E W TV Installing Batteries in the Remote Control 1 Slide the cover out completely. Make sure to match the “+” and “–” ends of the batteries with the diagram inside the compartment. 2 Install two AAA size batteries. Remove the batteries and store them in a cool, dry place if you won’t be using the remote control for a long time. 3 Replace the cover. The remote control can be used up to about 23 feet from the TV.
BN68-00656A-01Eng.qxd 5/7/04 9:33 AM Page 7 C h a p t e r Tw o I N S TA L L AT I O N Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas If your antenna has a set of leads that look like this, see “Antennas with 300-ohm Flat Twin Leads” below. If your antenna has one lead that looks like this, see “Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads” on page 8. If you have two antennas, see “Separate VHF and UHF Antennas” on page 8.
BN68-00656A-01Eng.qxd 5/7/04 9:33 AM Page 8 I N S TA L L AT I O N Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads 1 Plug the antenna lead into the ANT IN terminal on the bottom of the back panel. Separate VHF and UHF Antennas If you have two separate antennas for your TV (one VHF and one UHF), you must combine the two antenna signals before connecting the antennas to the TV. This procedure requires a an optional combiner-adaptor (available at most electronics shops). 1 Connect both antenna leads to the combiner.
BN68-00656A-01Eng.qxd 5/7/04 9:33 AM Page 9 I N S TA L L AT I O N Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles All Channels This terminal might be labeled “ANT OUT”, “VHF OUT”, or simply, “OUT”. 1 Find the cable that is connected to the ANT OUT terminal on your cable box. 2 Connect the other end of this cable to the ANT IN terminal on the back of the TV.
BN68-00656A-01Eng.qxd 5/7/04 9:33 AM Page 10 I N S TA L L AT I O N 4 Connect a coaxial cable between the ANT OUT terminal on the cable box and the B–IN terminal on the A/B switch. 5 Connect another cable between the other OUT terminal on the splitter and the A–IN terminal on the RF (A/B) switch. 6 Connect the last coaxial cable between the OUT terminal on the RF (A/B) switch and the VHF/UHF terminal on the rear of the TV.
BN68-00656A-01Eng.qxd 5/7/04 9:33 AM Page 11 I N S TA L L AT I O N Connecting a VCR These instructions assume that you have already connected your TV to an antenna or a cable TV system (according to the instructions on pages 7-10). Skip step 1 if you have not yet connected to an antenna or a cable system. 1 Unplug the cable or antenna from the back of the TV. 2 Connect the cable or antenna to the ANT IN terminal on the back of the VCR.
BN68-00656A-01Eng.qxd 5/7/04 9:33 AM Page 12 I N S TA L L AT I O N Connecting an S-VHS VCR Your Samsung TV can be connected to an S-Video signal from an S-VHS VCR. (This connection delivers a better picture as compared to a standard VHS VCR.) 1 To begin, follow steps 1–3 in the previous section to connect the antenna or cable to your VCR and your TV. 2 Connect a set of audio cables between the AUDIO OUT jacks on the VCR and the AUDIO INPUT jacks on the TV.
BN68-00656A-01Eng.qxd 5/7/04 9:33 AM Page 13 I N S TA L L AT I O N Connecting a DVD Player The rear panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a DVD player to your TV. 1 Connect a set of audio cables between the COMPONENT1 or COMPONENT2, L, R AUDIO INPUT jacks on the TV and the AUDIO OUT jacks on the DVD player. 2 Connect a video cable between the COMPONENT1 or COMPONENT2 (Y, PB, PR) jacks on the TV and the Y, PB, PR jacks on the DVD player.
BN68-00656A-01Eng.qxd 5/7/04 9:33 AM Page 14 I N S TA L L AT I O N Connecting a PC Note: This figure shows the Standard Connector-jack panel. The actual configuration on your TV may be different, depending on the model. - Connect the D- Sub cable to “PC (PC IN)” on the rear of your set. - Connect the stereo audio cable to “AUDIO (PC IN)” on the rear of your set and the other end to “Audio Out” of the sound card on your computer.
BN68-00656A-01Eng.qxd 5/7/04 9:33 AM Page 15 Chapter Three O P E R AT I O N Turning the TV On and Off Press the POWER button. You can also use the Power button on the front panel. Changing Channels Using the Channel Buttons 1 Press the CH / buttons to change channels. When you press the CH / buttons, the TV changes channels in sequence. You will see all the channels that the TV has memorized. (The TV must have memorized at least three channels).
BN68-00656A-01Eng.qxd 5/7/04 9:33 AM Page 16 S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S Viewing the Display The display identifies the current channel and the status of certain audio-video settings. The on-screen displays disappear after about ten seconds. Press the INFO button once more or wait approximately 10 seconds and it disappears automatically. Allows the user to adjust the settings according to his/her preference and shows the current settings. 1 Press the INFO button on the remote control.
BN68-00656A-01Eng.qxd 5/7/04 9:33 AM Page 17 Setting Up Your Remote Control After it has been set up properly, your remote control can operate in five different modes: TV, VCR, Cable, DVD or Samsung Set-top box. Pressing the corresponding button on the remote control allows you to switch between these modes, and control whichever piece of equipment you choose. Note The remote control might not be compatible with all DVD Players, VCRs and Cable boxes.
BN68-00656A-01Eng.qxd 5/7/04 9:33 AM Page 18 Setting Up the Remote to Operate Your Cable Box 1 Turn off your cable box. 2 Press the MODE button and make sure that the Cable LED is illuminated. 3 Press the SET button on your TV’s remote control. 4 Using the number buttons on your remote control, enter three digits of the cable box code listed on page 20 of this manual for your brand of cable box. Make sure you enter three digits of the code, even if the first digit is a “0.
BN68-00656A-01Eng.qxd 5/7/04 9:33 AM Page 19 Setting Up the Remote to Operate Your DVD 1Turn off your DVD. 2 Press the MODE button and make sure that the DVD LED is illuminated. 3 Press the SET button on your TV’s remote control. 4Using the number buttons on your remote control, enter three digits of the DVD code listed on page 20 of this manual for your brand of DVD. Make sure you enter three digits of the code, even if the first digit is a “0.
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BN68-00656A-01Eng.qxd 5/7/04 9:33 AM Page 21 Chapter Four S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S Plug & Play Feature When the TV is initially powered On, two basic customer settings proceed automatically and subsequently: Setting Auto program, Clock. 1 Press the POWER button on the remote control. The message “Plug & Play” is displayed. 2 Select the appropriate Language by pressing the UP/DOWN buttons. Press the ENTER button to confirm your choice.
BN68-00656A-01Eng.qxd 5/7/04 9:34 AM Page 22 O P E R AT I O N Memorizing the Channels Your TV can memorize and store all of the available channels for both “off-air” (antenna) and cable channels. After the available channels are memorized, use the CH and CH buttons to scan through the channels. This eliminates the need to change channels by entering the channel digits.
BN68-00656A-01Eng.qxd 5/7/04 9:34 AM Page 23 O P E R AT I O N Storing Channels in Memory (Automatic Method) 1 First, select the correct signal source (Air, STD, HRC, IRC). See steps 1~2 on previous page. 2 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Auto Program”. Press the ENTER button. The TV automatically cycles through all of the available channels and stores them in memory. This takes about one to two minutes. Press ENTER at any time to interrupt the memorization process and return to the Channel menu.
BN68-00656A-01Eng.qxd 5/7/04 9:34 AM Page 24 O P E R AT I O N Adding and Erasing Channels (Manual Method) 1 Use the number buttons to directly select the channel to Add or Delete. Press the MENU button to display the menu. buttons Press the UP/DOWN to select “Channel”, then press the ENTER button. Press the UP/DOWN to select “Add/Delete”. Press the ENTER buttons button. Press the ENTER to select “Add” or “Delete” (pressing ENTER toggles between the two). Press the EXIT button to exit.
BN68-00656A-01Eng.qxd 5/7/04 9:34 AM Page 25 O P E R AT I O N To Set-up Favorite Channels 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Channel”, then press the ENTER button. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Favorite Channel”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select your favorite channels to watch among the labeled channels. Press the ENTER button to add a check mark to set the channel as a favorite channel.
BN68-00656A-01Eng.qxd 5/7/04 9:34 AM Page 26 O P E R AT I O N To Edit the Input Source Name Name the input device connected to the input jacks to make your input source selection easier. 1 Press the MENU button to display the on-screen menu. Press the ENTER to select “Input”. button Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Edit Name”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “AV”, “S-Video”, “Component1”, “Component2”, “DVI”, or “PC” input jack, then press the ENTER button.
BN68-00656A-01Eng.qxd 5/7/04 9:34 AM Page 27 O P E R AT I O N Using Automatic Picture Settings Your TV has four automatic picture settings (“Dynamic”, “Standard”, “Movie”, and “Custom”) that are preset at the factory. You can activate either Dynamic, Standard, Movie, or Custom by pressing P.MODE (or by making a selection from the menu). Or, you can select “Custom” which automatically recalls your personalized picture settings. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu.
BN68-00656A-01Eng.qxd 5/7/04 9:34 AM Page 28 O P E R AT I O N Customizing the Picture You can use the on-screen menus to change the contrast, brightness, sharpness, color and tint according to personal preference. (Alternatively, you can use one of the “automatic” settings. See the previous page.) 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Custom”, then press the ENTER button.
BN68-00656A-01Eng.qxd 5/7/04 9:34 AM Page 29 O P E R AT I O N Using Automatic Sound Settings Your TV has five automatic sound settings (“Standard”, “Music”, “Movie” “Speech” and “Custom”) that are preset at the factory. You can activate any of them by pressing the S.MODE button (or by making a selection from the on-screen menu). Or, you can select “Custom Sound”, which automatically recalls your personalized sound settings. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu.
BN68-00656A-01Eng.qxd 5/7/04 9:34 AM Page 30 O P E R AT I O N Customizing the Sound The sound settings can be adjusted to suit your personal preference. (Alternatively, you can use one of the “automatic” settings. See the previous page.) 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Custom ”, then press the ENTER button.
BN68-00656A-01Eng.qxd 5/7/04 9:34 AM Page 31 O P E R AT I O N Selecting a Menu Language 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Language”. Press the ENTER button. 3 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “English”, “Français”, “Español”, or “Português”. Press the EXIT button to exit.
BN68-00656A-01Eng.qxd 5/7/04 9:34 AM Page 32 O P E R AT I O N Setting the Blue Screen Mode If no signal is being received or the signal is very weak, a blue screen automatically replaces the noisy picture background. If you wish to continue viewing the poor picture, you must set the “Blue screen” mode to “Off”. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button.
BN68-00656A-01Eng.qxd 5/7/04 9:34 AM Page 33 O P E R AT I O N Fine Tuning Channels Use fine tuning to manually adjust a particular channel for optimal reception. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Channel”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Fine Tune”, then press the ENTER button. If you do not store the fine-tuned channel in memory, adjustments are not saved. 3 Press the LEFT/RIGHT buttons to adjust the fine tuning.
BN68-00656A-01Eng.qxd 5/7/04 9:34 AM Page 34 O P E R AT I O N Viewing Picture-in-Picture This product has one built-in tuner, which does not allow PIP to function in the same mode. For example, you cannot watch one TV channel in the main screen, and a different one in the PIP screen. Please see ‘PIP Settings’below for details. You can use the PIP feature to simultaneously watch two video sources. Note: While V-Chip is in operation, the PIP function cannot be used.
BN68-00656A-01Eng.qxd 5/7/04 9:34 AM Page 35 O P E R AT I O N Selecting a Signal Source (External A/V) for PIP 3 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Source”, then press the ENTER button. Select a source of the sub picture by pressing the UP/DOWN buttons and press the ENTER button. Note :Source selection is possible only when Component 1, Component 2, DVI, or PC is connected. Swapping the Contents of the PIP and Main image 4 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Swap”, then press the ENTER button.
BN68-00656A-01Eng.qxd 5/7/04 9:34 AM Page 36 O P E R AT I O N DNIe (Digital Natural Image engine) Samsung’s New Technology brings you more detailed images with contrast, white enhancement and 3D noise reduction. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “DNIe”, then press the ENTER button.
BN68-00656A-01Eng.qxd 5/7/04 9:34 AM Page 37 O P E R AT I O N MCC (My Color Control) MCC allows users to adjust colors to their preference, by adjusting skin, sky and grass tones using the predefined settings(Standard, Custom, Turkish Blue, Emerald Green, and Indian Pink) without affecting other colors on the screen. Easy Control 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button.
BN68-00656A-01Eng.qxd 5/7/04 9:34 AM Page 38 O P E R AT I O N Detail Control You can adjust skin, sky and grass tones without using the predefined settings in custom mode. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “MCC” then press the ENTER button. This function doesn’t work when the Source is in PC mode, or DNIe is in off mode.
BN68-00656A-01Eng.qxd 5/7/04 9:34 AM Page 39 O P E R AT I O N I2C (Intelligent Image Control) I2C (Intelligent Image Control) automatically detects the inputted visual signal and adjusts to create optimum contrast. 1 Press the MENU button todisplay the menu. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. This function doesn’t work when the Source is in PC mode, or DNIe is in off mode. 2 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “I2C”, then press the ENTER button.
BN68-00656A-01Eng.qxd 5/7/04 9:35 AM Page 40 O P E R AT I O N IBC (Intelligent Brightness Control) The IBC (Intelligent Brightness Control) adjusts the screen brightness automatically by using a light detecting sensor. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. This function doesn’t work when the Source is in PC mode. 2 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “IBC”, then press the ENTER button.
BN68-00656A-01Eng.qxd 5/7/04 9:35 AM Page 41 O P E R AT I O N Changing the Screen Size 1 Press the P.SIZE button to change the screen size. • • • • Note :Only wide and size of 4:3 can be selected for PC Source. Wide : Sets the picture to 16:9 wide mode. Panorama : Use this mode for the wide aspect ratio of a panoramic picture. Zoom 1,2 : Magnifies the size of the picture on screen. 4:3 : Sets the picture to 4:3 normal mode. This is the standard TV screen size.
BN68-00656A-01Eng.qxd 5/7/04 9:35 AM Page 42 O P E R AT I O N Adjusting the Color Tone You can change the color of the entire screen according to your preference. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Color Tone”, then press the ENTER button. Choose from the following Color Tone settings: “Cool 2”, “Cool 1”, “Standard”, “Warm 1”, “Warm 2” according to personal preference.
BN68-00656A-01Eng.qxd 5/7/04 9:35 AM Page 43 O P E R AT I O N Automatic volume control Reduces the differences in volume level among broadcasters. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Auto Volume”, then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to set Auto Volume “On” or “Off ” Press the EXIT button to exit.
BN68-00656A-01Eng.qxd 5/7/04 9:35 AM Page 44 O P E R AT I O N To select the WOW option Emphasizes midrange and bass and provides a simulated surround-sound experience. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “wow”, then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Off”. Press the ENTER button. Press the EXIT button to exit.
BN68-00656A-01Eng.qxd 5/7/04 9:35 AM Page 45 O P E R AT I O N Special Sound Options Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS) Soundtrack Depending on the particular program being broadcast, you can listen to stereo, mono, or a Separate Audio Program. (SAP audio is usually a foreign-language translation. Sometimes SAP has unrelated information like news or weather). 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button.
BN68-00656A-01Eng.qxd 5/7/04 9:35 AM Page 46 O P E R AT I O N Selecting the Main or Sub Sound You can select to hear sound from either the Main or Sub picture when PIP is On. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Sound Select”, then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Main” or “Sub”.
BN68-00656A-01Eng.qxd 5/7/04 9:35 AM Page 47 O P E R AT I O N Adjusting the Headphone Sound The headphone option is especially useful when simultaneously watching the main screen and the PIP window. Note :Headphones must be purchased separately. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Headphone”, then press the ENTER button.
BN68-00656A-01Eng.qxd 5/7/04 9:35 AM Page 48 O P E R AT I O N Sub Woofer The TV provides an output for hookup to an active(powered) subwoofer. Note : Extra sub-woofer speaker is necessary to emphasize low-key sound. Adjust cutoff frequency to emphasize the lower keys. 1 Press the MENU button to display the on-screen menu. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Sub Woofer ”, then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the ENTER button.
BN68-00656A-01Eng.qxd 5/7/04 9:35 AM Page 49 O P E R AT I O N Setting the Clock Setting the clock is necessary in order to use the various timer features of the TV. Also, you can check the time while watching the TV. (Just press the INFO button). 1 Press the MENU button to display the on-screen menu. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ENTER button to select “Time”, then press the ENTER button to select “Clock”.
BN68-00656A-01Eng.qxd 5/7/04 9:35 AM Page 50 O P E R AT I O N Setting the On/Off Timer Before using the timer, you must set the TV’s clock. (See “Setting the Clock” on page 49) 1 Press the MENU button to display the on-screen menu. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Press the ENTER button to select “Time”. When you set the hours, make sure the correct time of day (am or pm) appears to the right of the time.
BN68-00656A-01Eng.qxd 5/7/04 9:35 AM Page 51 O P E R AT I O N To deactivate the “On Timer,” select “Off” during this step. 3 Press the LEFT/RIGHT buttons to select “Setup”. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to On Time “On”. (Repeatedly pressing the UP/DOWN buttons will alternate between On and Off). When finished, press the ENTER button. 4 To set the Off time, press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Off Timer”. Press the ENTER button and set the hours and minutes.
BN68-00656A-01Eng.qxd 5/7/04 9:35 AM Page 52 O P E R AT I O N Setting the Sleep Timer Set the timer for the TV to turn off at the preset time automatically. Sleep timer 1 Press the MENU button to display the on-screen menu. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Press the ENTER button to select “Time”. 2 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Sleep Timer”, then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the UP/DOWN buttons repeatedly until the correct time appears.
BN68-00656A-01Eng.qxd 5/7/04 9:35 AM Page 53 O P E R AT I O N Viewing Closed Captions Your TV decodes and displays the closed captions that are broadcast with certain TV shows. These captions are usually subtitles for the hearing impaired or foreign-language translations. All VCRs record the closed caption signal from television programs, so home-recorded video tapes also provide closed captions. Most pre-recorded commercial video tapes provide closed captions as well.
BN68-00656A-01Eng.qxd 5/7/04 9:35 AM Page 54 O P E R AT I O N 6 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Mode”, then press the ENTER button. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to set “Caption” or “Text”, then press the ENTER button. 7 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Channel”, then press the ENTER button. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “1” or “2”, then press the ENTER button. 8 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Field”, then press the ENTER button.
BN68-00656A-01Eng.qxd 5/7/04 9:35 AM Page 55 O P E R AT I O N Using the V-Chip The V-Chip feature automatically locks out programming that is deemed inappropriate for children. The user must first enter a Pin (personal ID number) before any of the V-Chip restrictions can be set up or changed. Setting Up Your Personal ID Number (PIN) 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button.
BN68-00656A-01Eng.qxd 5/7/04 9:35 AM Page 56 O P E R AT I O N How to Enable/Disable the V-Chip Note : PIP operation is disabled when the V-chip is on. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “V-Chip”, then press the ENTER button. 3 The “Enter Pin” screen will appear. Enter your 4-digit Pin number. Note: The default Pin number for a new TV set is “0-0-0-0.
BN68-00656A-01Eng.qxd 5/7/04 9:35 AM Page 57 O P E R AT I O N How to Set up Restrictions Using the ‘TV Parental Guidelines’ First, set up a personal identification number (PIN), and enable the V-Chip. (See previous section.) Parental restrictions can be set up using either of two methods: The TV guidelines or the MPAA rating. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button.
BN68-00656A-01Eng.qxd 5/7/04 9:35 AM Page 58 O P E R AT I O N 5 At this point, one of the TV-Ratings is selected. Depending on your existing setup, the color of the letter “U” or “B” will be highlighted (changed to yellow). (U= Unblocked, B= Blocked) When the color of the “U” or “B” is changed, press the ENTER( category. To select a different TV-Rating, press the UP/DOWN To EXIT this screen, press MENU( )button to block or unblock the buttons and then repeat the process. ) again.
BN68-00656A-01Eng.qxd 5/7/04 10:09 AM Page 59 O P E R AT I O N How to Set up Restrictions Using the MPAA Ratings: G, PG, PG-13, R, NC-17, X The MPAA rating system uses the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) system, and its main application is for movies. When the V-Chip lock is on, the TV will automatically block any programs that are coded with objectionable ratings (either MPAA or TV-Ratings). 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu.
BN68-00656A-01Eng.qxd 5/7/04 10:09 AM Page 60 O P E R AT I O N G General audience (no restrictions). 4 PG Parental guidance suggested. Repeatedly press the UP/DOWN buttons to select a particular MPAA category. (When a category is selected, its color changes to yellow.) PG-13 PG-13 (Parents strongly cautioned). R R (Restricted. Children under 17 should be accompanied by an adult). NC-17 No children under age 17. X X (Adults only). NR Not rated. Press the ENTER( ) button to select “U” or “B”.
BN68-00656A-01Eng.qxd 5/7/04 10:09 AM Page 61 O P E R AT I O N Color Weakness This feature enables those with a color weakness to view images as those with normal color vision do.The feature provides nine different color adjustment layers for red, green and blue. 1 Press the MENU button to display the on-screen menu. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Color Weakness”, then press the ENTER button.
BN68-00656A-01Eng.qxd 5/7/04 10:09 AM Page 62 O P E R AT I O N Selecting the Melody You can hear a melody sound when the television is powered on or off. 1 Press the MENU button to display the on-screen menu. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Melody”, then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Off” or “On”. Press the EXIT button to exit.
BN68-00656A-01Eng.qxd 5/7/04 10:09 AM Page 63 Chapter Five PC D I S P L AY Using Your TV as a Computer (PC) Display How to Set up Your PC Software (Windows only) The Windows display-settings for a typical computer are shown below. However, the actual screens on your PC will probably look different, depending upon your particular version of Windows and your particular video card. Even if your actual screens look different, the same, basic set-up information will apply in most cases.
BN68-00656A-01Eng.qxd 5/7/04 9:41 PM Page 64 PC D I S P L AY How to Auto Adjust Use the Auto Adjust function to have the TV set automatically adjust the video signals the monitor receives. The function also automatically fine-tunes the settings and adjusts the frequency values and positions. Press the PC button on the remote control to select the PC mode. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button.
BN68-00656A-01Eng.qxd 5/7/04 9:41 PM Page 65 PC D I S P L AY Adjusting the Screen Quality The purpose of the picture quality adjustment is to remove or reduce picture noise. If the noise is not removed by fine tuning alone, then do the frequency adjustments to the utmost and fine tune again. After the noise has been reduced, re-adjust the picture so that it is aligned on the center of screen. Press the PC button on the remote control to select the PC mode.
BN68-00656A-01Eng.qxd 5/7/04 9:42 PM Page 66 PC D I S P L AY Changing the Screen Position Press the PC button on the remote control to select the PC mode. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “PC”, then press the ENTER button. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Position”, then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to adjust the V-Position.
BN68-00656A-01Eng.qxd 5/7/04 9:42 PM Page 67 PC D I S P L AY To Initialize the Screen Position or Color Settings Press the PC button on the remote control to select the PC mode. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “PC”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Image Reset”, then press the ENTER button. Press the EXIT button to exit.
BN68-00656A-01Eng.qxd 5/7/04 10:09 AM Page 68 Chapter Six TROUBLESHOOTING If the TV seems to have a problem, first try this list of possible problems and solutions. If none of these troubleshooting tips apply, call your nearest Samsung service center. Identifying Problems Problem Poor picture Possible Solution Try another channel. Adjust the antenna. Check all wire connections. Poor sound quality. Try another channel. Adjust the antenna. No picture or sound. Try another channel.
BN68-00656A-01Eng.qxd 5/7/04 10:09 AM Page 69 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem “Not Supported Mode!” message. Possible Solution Check the maximum resolution and the frequency of the Video Adapter. Compare these values with the data in the Display Modes Timing Chart. Adjust the Brightness and Contrast. Adjust the Fine tuning. Adjust the Coarse tuning and then adjust the Fine tuning. The image is too light or too dark. Horizontal bars appear to flicker, jitter or shimmer on the image.
BN68-00656A-01Eng.qxd 5/7/04 10:09 AM Page 70 APPENDIX Installing the Stand <1> <2> 1 Lower the TV set in the direction of the arrow and fix the stand. 2 Use the four screws to tightly fix the stand. Maintenance of Your LCD TV WARNING: To avoid risk of electric shock, do not disassemble the TV cabinet (except for gaining access to the cable connectors as described on Chapter 2). Users cannot service the TV.
BN68-00656A-01Eng.qxd 5/7/04 10:09 AM Page 71 APPENDIX Installing VESA compliant mounting devices(not supplied) Align the mounting interface pad with the holes in the rear cover mounting pad and secure it with the four screws that come with the arm-type base, wall mount hanger or other bases. This TV accepts a 200mm 100mm VESA-Compliant mounting interface pad.
BN68-00656A-01Eng.qxd 5/7/04 10:09 AM Page 72 APPENDIX Cleaning and Maintaining Your TV With proper care, your TV unit will give you many years of service. Please follow these guidelines to get the maximum performance from your TV. Placement • • • • Do not place the TV near extremely hot, cold, humid or dusty places. Do not place the TV near appliances with electric motors that create magnetic fields, such as vacuum cleaners.
BN68-00656A-01Eng.qxd 5/7/04 10:09 AM Page 73 APPENDIX Specifications Model Name LT-P266W Panel Size Display Size Type Pixel Pitch Viewing Angle 26” Diagonal 556.4 (H) X 339.84 (V) mm a-si TFT active matrix 0.4425 (H) X 0.4425 (V) mm 170/170 (H/V) *Frequency Horizontal Vertical Display Color 30 ~ 68 kHz 56 ~ 85 Hz 16,194,277 colors Maximum Mode 1280 x 768 @ 60 Hz Input Signal Sync Signal Video Signal H/V Separate, TTL, P. or N. 0.
BN68-00656A-01Eng.qxd 5/7/04 10:09 AM Page 74 APPENDIX Display Modes If the signal from the system equals the standard signal mode, the screen is adjusted automatically. If the signal from the system doesn’t equal the standard signal mode, adjust the mode by referring to your Videocard user guide; otherwise there may be no video. For the display modes listed below, the screen image has been optimized during manufacture.