Samsung LTM1555(B) Owner'S Instructions Manual Download

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Owner’s
Instructions

TFT-LCD TELEVISION

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LTM1555B
LTM1755B

BN68-00266A-01

SERVICE DIVISION

400 Valley Road, Suite 201

Mount Arlington, NJ 07856

TEL: 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864)

www.samsungusa.com

Summary of Contents for LTM1555(B)

Page 1: ...Owner s Instructions TFT LCD TELEVISION LTM1555B LTM1755B BN68 00266A 01 SERVICE DIVISION 400 Valley Road Suite 201 Mount Arlington NJ 07856 TEL 1 800 SAMSUNG 1 800 726 7864 www samsungusa com ...

Page 2: ...all be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical Caution FCC CSA regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifica tions to this equipment may void the user s authority to operate it Caution To prevent electric shock match the wide blade of plug to the wide slot and fully insert the plug Attention pour eviter les chocs electriques...

Page 3: ...Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the TV Follow the manufacturer s instructions when mounting the unit and use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer Move the TV and cart with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces can make the unit and cart unsteady and likely to overturn Provide ventilation for the TV recei...

Page 4: ...damaged if liquid has been spilled on the unit or if objects have fallen into the unit if the TV has been exposed to rain or water if the TV does not operate normally by following the operating instructions if the TV has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged when the TV exhibits a distinct change in performance If you make adjustments yourself adjust only those controls that are covered by ...

Page 5: ... 8 Installing Batteries in the Remote Control 2 9 Chapter 3 Operation 3 1 Turning the TV On and Off 3 1 Viewing the Menus and On Screen Displays 3 1 Viewing the Menus 3 1 Viewing the Display 3 1 Selecting a Menu Language 3 2 Memorizing the Channels 3 3 Selecting the Video Signal source 3 3 Storing Channels in Memory Automatic Method 3 4 Adding and Erasing Channels Manual Method 3 5 Changing Channe...

Page 6: ... to Reset the TV after the V Chip Blocks a Channel Emergency Escape 4 14 Chapter 5 PC Display 5 1 Using Your TV as a Computer PC Display 5 1 How to Connect Your PC to the TV 5 1 How to Set up Your PC display Optimizing 5 2 How to Set up Your PC Software Windows only 5 2 Adjusting the Screen Quality 5 3 Changing the Screen Position 5 4 Changing the Screen Color Standard 5 5 Adjusting the Screen Col...

Page 7: ... reception problems Fine tuning control for the sharpest picture possible A built in multi channel sound decoder for stereo and bilingual listening Built in dual channel speakers A special sleep timer Headphone jack for private listening Accessories Please make sure the following items are included with your LCD TV If any items are missing contact your dealer Chapter 1 YOUR NEW TV Remote Control B...

Page 8: ...rarily cut off the sound ˆ MENU Press to see an on screen menu of your TV s features Ø VOL œ CH Press to increase or decrease the volume or channel number Also used to select items on the on screen menu Also press to highlight various items on the on screen menu EXIT Press the menu to exit AUTO Press to self adjust to the incoming video signal The values of fine coarse and position are adjusted au...

Page 9: ...na or to a cable TV system Kensington lock See page A 4 HEADPHONE Connect a set of external headphones to this jack for private listening SUPER VIDEO INPUT Connects S Video signal from a camcorder or VCR VIDEO INPUT Connects video signal from a camcorder or VCR Ô AUDIO INPUT Connects audio signal from a camcorder or VCR Rear Panel Jacks Use the rear panel jacks to connect an A V component that wil...

Page 10: ...t a preset time interval for automatic shutoff MTS Multichannel Television Stereo Press to choose stereo mono or Separate Audio Program SAP broadcast Ô ASPECT Press to change the screen size CAPTION Press to set caption on off Ò V CHIP Press to set up and activate the parental locks Ú STILL Press to stop the action during a particular scene Press again to resume normal video Æ S STD Adjust the TV ...

Page 11: ...nnas see Separate VHF and UHF Antennas on page 2 2 Antennas with 300 ohm Flat Twin Leads If you are using an off air antenna such as a roof antenna or rabbit ears that has 300 ohm twin flat leads follow the directions below Chapter 2 INSTALLATION 1 Place the wires from the twin leads under the screws on a 300 75 ohm adaptor not supplied Use a screwdriver to tighten the screws 2 Plug the adaptor in...

Page 12: ...r into the TV ANTEN NA terminal on the bottom of the rear panel INSTALLATION Antennas with 75 ohm Round Leads 1 Plug the antenna lead into the TV ANTENNA 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 an ...

Page 13: ...Channels If your cable box descrambles only some channels such as premium channels follow the instructions below You will need a two way splitter an RF A B switch and four lengths of coaxial cable These items are available at most electronics stores 1 Find and disconnect the cable that is connected to the ANTENNA IN terminal on your cable box This terminal might be labeled ANT IN VHF IN or simply ...

Page 14: ...switch 6 Connect the last coax ial cable between the OUT terminal on the RF A B switch and the VHF UHF terminal on the rear of the TV INSTALLATION After you ve made this connection set the A B switch to the A position for normal viewing Set the A B switch to the B position to view scrambled channels When you set the A B switch to B you will need to tune your TV to the cable box s output channel wh...

Page 15: ...ally included with a VCR If not check your local electronics store If you have a mono non stereo VCR use the Y connector not supplied to hook up to the left and right audio input jacks of the TV If your VCR is stereo you must connect two cables 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 page...

Page 16: ...lectronics store 1 To begin follow steps 1 3 in the previous section to connect the antenna or cable to your VCR and your TV 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 2 Connect a set of audio cables between the AUDIO OUT jacks on the VCR and the AUDIO INPUT jacks on the...

Page 17: ...r 2 Connect a video cable between the COMPO NENT1 Y Pb Pr jacks on the TV and the Y Pb Pr jacks on the DVD player Note For an explanation of Component video see your Set Top Box owner s manual Connecting a Digital TV Set Top Box The connections for a typical set top box are shown below 1 Connect a set of audio cables between the L R COMPONENT2 AUDIO INPUT jacks on the TV and the AUDIO OUT jacks on...

Page 18: ... on the camcorder They are usually found on the side or back of the camcorder Connecting a Camcorder The jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a camcorder They allow you to view the camcorder tapes without using a VCR Also see Viewing a VCR or Camcorder Tape on page 3 11 The audio video cables shown here are usually included with a Camcorder If not check your local electronics store If your cam...

Page 19: ... a long time The remote control can be used up to about 23 feet from the TV Assuming typical TV usage the bat teries last for about one year 2 Install two AAA size batteries Make sure to match the and ends of the batteries with the diagram inside the compartment Installing Batteries in the Remote Control 1 Slide the cover out completely ...

Page 20: ...e Sound Channel Function and PC The on screen menus disappear from the screen after about thirty seconds Picture Move Select Exit Mode Custom Contrast Brightness Sharpness Color Tint Color Tone Normal You can also use the MENU CHANNEL and VOLUME buttons on the control panel of the TV to make selections 1 Press the DISPLAY button on the remote control The TV will display the channel the type of sou...

Page 21: ... button to exit the menu 2 Press the CH button to select Language Function Move Select Exit Sleep timer Off PIP Caption V Chip Size Normal Language English 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu Press the CH button to select Function then press the VOL button Function Move Select Exit Sleep timer Off PIP Caption V Chip Size Normal Language English ...

Page 22: ...ls you must specify the type of signal source that is connected to the TV i e an antenna or a cable system 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu Press the CH button to select Channel then press the VOL button Channel Move Select Exit ANT CATV ANT Auto program Fine tune 00 Add Erase Erased LNA Off 2 Repeatedly press the VOL button to cycle through these choices ANT antenna STD HRC or IRC all ...

Page 23: ...NNEL menu 2 Press the CH button to select Auto program Channel Move Select Exit ANT CATV ANT Auto program Fine tune 00 Add Erase Erased LNA Off 1 First select the correct signal source ANT STD HRC IRC See steps 1 4 on previous page Press the MENU button Press the CH button to select Channel then press the VOL button Channel Move Select Exit ANT CATV STD Auto program Fine tune 00 Add Erase Erased L...

Page 24: ...her erased or not memorized To select a channel over 100 press the 100 button For channel 122 press 100 then 2 then 2 To change to single digit channels 0 9 faster press 0 before the single digit For channel 4 press 0 then 4 2 Press the ADD ERASE button Repeatedly pressing this button will alternate between Added and Erased You can view any channel including an erased channel by using the number b...

Page 25: ...e the volume 1 Press MUTE and the sound cuts off The word Mute will appear in the lower right corner of the screen 2 To turn mute off press the MUTE button again or simply press either the VOL or VOL button Using Mute At any time you can temporarily cut off the sound using the Mute button ...

Page 26: ...automatic settings See next page 2 Press the CH or CH buttons to select a particular item Picture Move Ajust Exit Mode Custom Contrast Brightness Sharpness Color Tint Color Tone Normal 3 Press the VOL or VOL buttons to increase or decrease the value of a particular item For example if you select Contrast pressing VOL increases it Press the MENU button to exit the menu Contrast 50 Adjust Exit Move ...

Page 27: ...room Choose Standard for the standard factory settings Choose Movie when viewing the movie Choose Custom if you want to adjust the settings accordings to personal preference see Customizing the Picture page 3 7 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu Press the VOL button to display the Picture menu Picture Move Select Exit Mode Custom Contrast Brightness Sharpness Color Tint Color Tone Normal ...

Page 28: ...to select Sound then press the VOL button Sound Move Select Exit Mode Custom Bass Treble Dolby Off MTs Stereo Customizing the Sound The sound settings can be adjusted to suit your personal preference Alternatively you can use one of the automatic settings See next page 3 Press the VOL or VOL button to increase or decrease the value of a particular item Press the MENU button to exit the menu Bass 5...

Page 29: ... Speech when watching a show that is mostly dialogue i e news Choose Custom to recall your personalized settings 2 Press the VOL or VOL buttons repeatedly to select the Standard Music Movie Speech or Custom sound setting Sound Move Select Exit Mode Standard Bass Treble Dolby Off MTs Stereo 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu Press the CH button to select Sound then press the VOL button OPE...

Page 30: ... Source You must select the appropriate mode in order to view the external signal on the TV Press the TV VIDEO but ton You will switch between viewing the signals com ing from equipment con nected to the TV s A V jacks and the TV signal Video ...

Page 31: ...Auto program Fine tune 00 Add Erase Erased LNA Off 4 Press the VOL and VOL buttons to adjust the fine tuning Channel Move Select Exit ANT CATV ANT Auto program Fine tune 03 Add Erase Erased LNA Off 5 To store the fine tuning setting in the TV s memo ry press the CH button A heart icon will appear To reset the fine tuning to 00 press the CH but ton Press the MENU button to exit the menu After you a...

Page 32: ...uto program Fine tune 00 Add Erase Erased LNA Off 3 Press the VOL or VOL button to set LNA On Press the MENU button to exit the menu Channel Move Select Exit ANT CATV ANT Auto program Fine tune 00 Add Erase Erased LNA On Channel Move Select Exit ANT CATV ANT Auto program Fine tune 00 Add Erase Erased LNA Off 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu Press the CH button to select Channel then pre...

Page 33: ... TV Video S Video 1 Press the ASPECT button to change the screen size Normal Sets the picture to 4 3 normal mode This is a standard TV screen size Wide Sets the picture to 16 9 wide mode Zoom Magnifies the size of the picture on screen For the DTV and the DVD 480p 1 Press the ASPECT button to change the screen size Normal Sets the picture to 4 3 normal mode This is a standard TV screen size Wide S...

Page 34: ...stom Bass Treble Dolby Off MTs SAP The text at the bottom of the menu tells you if the incoming audio is stereo SAP or mono 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu Press the CH button to select Sound then press the VOL button Sound Move Select Exit Mode Custom Bass Treble Dolby Off MTs Stereo Choose Stereo for channels that are broadcasting in stereo Choose Mono for channels that are broadcast...

Page 35: ...to select Dolby Sound Move Select Exit Mode Custom Bass Treble Dolby Off MTs Stereo 3 Press the VOL button to select On Press the MENU button to exit the menu Sound Move Select Exit Mode Custom Bass Treble Dolby On MTs Stereo 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu Press the CH button to select Sound then press the VOL button Sound Move Select Exit Mode Custom Bass Treble Dolby Off MTs Stereo ...

Page 36: ... to select Function then press the VOL button Function Move Select Exit Sleep timer Off PIP Caption V Chip Size Normal Language English Quick way to access the Sleep timer Simply press the SLEEP but ton on the remote control 2 Press VOL repeatedly until the appropriate time interval appears any of the preset values from Off to 240 Function Move Select Exit Sleep timer 30 PIP Caption V Chip Size No...

Page 37: ...rans lations 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 Check for the closed caption symbol in your television schedule and on the tape s packaging Note The Caption feature does not work with DVD or DTV signals 1 Press the MENU button to display...

Page 38: ...uick way to access PIP Simply press PIP ON button on the remote control 4 Press the MENU button to exit the menu Function Move Select Exit PIP On TV Video TV Size Small Locate 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu Press the CH button to select Function then press the VOL button Function Move Select Exit Sleep timer Off PIP Caption V Chip Size Normal Language English 2 Press the CH button to ...

Page 39: ...ve Select Exit Sleep timer Off PIP Caption V Chip Size Normal Language English 3 Press the CH button to select TV Video Function Move Select Exit PIP On TV Video Video Size Small Locate 2 Press the CH button to select PIP then press the VOL button Function Move Select Exit Sleep timer Off PIP Caption V Chip Size Normal Language English 4 Press the VOL or VOL button repeatedly to cycle through all ...

Page 40: ...ss the CH button to select Change Pin Function V Chip lock Yes TV guideLines MPAA rating Change pin Move Select Exit 4 Press the VOL button The Change pin screen will appear Choose any 4 digits for your PIN and enter them Function Change pin Enter pin Function Change pin Enter pin Confirm new pin If you forget the PIN press the EXIT button on the top panel while 5 seconds which resets the pin to 0...

Page 41: ...glish 2 Press the CH button to select V chip then press the VOL button The Enter pin screen will appear Enter your 4 digit PIN number Function 0 9 Select Exit V Chip Enter pin 3 The V Chip screen will appear and V Chip lock will be select To enable the V Chip feature press the VOL button so that the V Chip Lock is set to Yes Pressing the VOL button will alternate between Yes and No Function V Chip...

Page 42: ...ating will be highlighted and no letters will blink To menu this screen press the MENU again To select a different TV Rating press the CH or CH buttons and then repeat the process Note 1 The TV Y7 TV PG TV 14 and TV MA have additional options See the next step to change any of the following sub ratings FV Fantasy violence D Sexual suggestive dialog L Adult language S Sexual situation V Violence No...

Page 43: ...tons to change the sub rating Press MENU once to save the TV guidelines A TV Rating will be selected and no letters will blink To menu this screen press the MENU button again To select a different TV Rating press the CH or CH buttons and then repeat the process Note The V chip will automatically block certain categories that are More restrictive For example if you block L sub rating in TV PG then ...

Page 44: ...nges to blue Pressing the CH button will cycle through the MPAA cate gories Function Move Select Exit G General audience no restrictions PG Parental guidance suggested 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 3 Press the CH button to select MPAA rating then press the VOL but...

Page 45: ...NPUT Connect these to the audio output jacks on your PC PC VIDEO INPUT Connect to the video output port on your PC TV rear panel PC rear How to Set up Your PC display Auto allows the TV to self adjust to the incoming video signal The values of fine coarse and position are adjusted automatically Press the PC button on the remote control to select the PC mode 1 Press the AUTO button on the remote co...

Page 46: ...irst click on Settings on the Win dows start menu While Settings is highlighted move the cursor so that Control Panel is highlighted When the control panel screen appears click on Display and a dis play dialog box will appear Navigate to the settings tab on the display dialog box The two key variables that apply the TV PC interface are resolution and col ors The correct settings for these two vari...

Page 47: ...en press the VOL button PC Move Select Exit Image Image lock Position Color adjust Recall 1024x768 48 3kHz 59 9Hz 3 Press the CH button to select Coarse or Fine Press the VOL or VOL button to adjust the screen quality vertical stripes appear or the pic ture may be blurry PC Move Select Exit Image lock Coarse Fine 2 Press the CH button to select Image lock then press the VOL button PC Move Select E...

Page 48: ...call 1024x768 48 3kHz 59 9Hz 3 Press the CH button to select H Position or V Position Press the VOL or VOL button to adjust Press the MENU button to exit PC Move Select Exit Position H Position V Position 2 Press the CH button to select Position then press the VOL button PC Move Select Exit Image Image lock Position Color adjust Recall 1024x768 48 3kHz 59 9Hz H Position 50 Adjust Exit Move Adjusti...

Page 49: ...ress the VOL button PC Move Select Exit Image Image lock Position Color adjust Recall 1024x768 48 3kHz 59 9Hz 2 Press the CH button to select Color Adjust PC Move Select Exit Image Image lock Position Color adjust Recall 1024x768 48 3kHz 59 9Hz PC Move Select Exit Color mode Color1 Red Green Blue 3 Press the VOL or VOL buttons to select Custom Color1 Color2 or Color3 Press the MENU button to exit ...

Page 50: ... 59 9Hz 2 Press the CH button to select Color Adjust then press the VOL but ton Repeatedly press VOL to choose between Color 1 2 and 3 auto settings and Custom PC Move Select Exit Image Image lock Position Color adjust Recall 1024x768 48 3kHz 59 9Hz PC Move Select Exit Color mode Custom Red Green Blue 3 If Custom is selected press the CH or CH button to select the item you want to adjust then pres...

Page 51: ...ecall 1024x768 48 3kHz 59 9Hz 3 Press the CH button to select Image recall or Color recall Press the VOL or VOL button to return position or color to their default settings Press the MENU button to exit PC Move Select Exit Recall Image recall Color recall 2 Press the CH button to select Recall then press the VOL button PC Move Select Exit Image Image lock Position Color adjust Recall 1024x768 48 3...

Page 52: ...he antenna Try another channel Press the TV VIDEO button Make sure the TV is plugged in Check the antenna connections Make sure the program is broadcast in color Adjust the picture settings If the set is moved or turned in a different direction the power should be OFF for at least 30 minutes Adjust the antenna Check all wire connections Unplug the TV for 30 seconds then try operating it again Make...

Page 53: ... the Coarse function and then adjust the Fine function The TV is using its power management system Move the computer s mouse or press a key on the keyboard Check that the display resolution and frequency from your PC or video board is an available mode for your TV On your computer check Control Panel Display Settings If the setting is not correct use your computer utility program to change the dis...

Page 54: ...ivot direct mount adapter and wall mount bracket kit LTM1555B 15 No 47 007 099 Pivot direct mount adapter No 97 101 003 Wall mount bracket kit LTM1755B 17 No 47 007 099 02 Pivot direct mount adapter No 97 101 003 00 Wall mount bracket kit Align the wall mount bracket on the wall at the desired height making sure that the bracket will be mounted between the wall studs Mark the four corner openings ...

Page 55: ...Wall Arm mounting device Maintenance of Your LCD TV Monitor WARNING To avoid risk of electric shock do not disassemble the TV cabinet except for gaining access to the cable connectors as described on page 5 Users cannot service the TV User maintenance is restricted to cleaning as explained below Unplug the monitor from the power outlet before cleaning To clean your flat panel display screen lightl...

Page 56: ...n lock is a device used to physically fix the system when using it in a public place The locking device has to be purchased separately The appearance and locking method may differ from the illustration depending on the manufacturer Please refer to the manual provided with the Kensington lock for proper use 1 Insert the locking device into the Kensington slot on the LCD TV figure 1 and turn it in t...

Page 57: ...15 Separate H V Red Green Blue GND GND DDC Return GND Red GND Green GND Blue No Connection GND Sync Self Test GND DDC SDA H_Sync V_Sync DDC SCL Composite H V Red Green Blue GND GND DDC Return GND Red GND Green GND Blue No Connection GND Sync Self Test GND DDC SDA H V_Sync Not used DDC SCL ...

Page 58: ...Hz Vertical Frequency Hz Pixel Clock Frequency MHz Sync Polarity H V VGA 720 x 400 640 x 480 640 x 480 800 x 600 1024 x 768 1024 x 768 1280 x 1024 1280 x 1024 31 469 31 469 37 500 46 875 48 363 60 023 63 981 79 976 70 087 59 940 75 000 75 000 60 004 75 029 60 020 75 025 28 322 25 175 31 500 49 500 65 000 78 750 108 000 135 000 XGA SXGA LTM17 55B only SVGA NTSC Broadcasting Systems Color System Sou...

Page 59: ...near or on the TV Liquids that spill into it can cause serious damage Cabinet Never open the cabinet or touch the parts inside Wipe your TV with a clean dry cloth Never use water cleaning fluids wax or chemicals Do not put heavy objects on top of the cabinet Temperature If your TV is suddenly moved from a cold to a warm place unplug the power cord and allow at least two hours for moisture that may...

Page 60: ...8 W 2 W 18 6 x 2 0 x 12 4 inches 7 2 lbs 474 x 51 x 317 mm 3 27 kg 18 6 x 8 0 x 15 6 inches 8 75 lbs 474 x 204 x 397 mm 3 97 kg 50 F to 104 F 10 C to 40 C 10 to 80 13 F to 113 F 25 C to 45 C 5 to 95 RCA Jack Red R White L 0 5Vrms 9dB 3 5ø Stereo Jack 0 5Vrms 9dB RCA Jack Red R White L 0 5Vrms 9dB RCA Jack Red R White L 0 5Vrms 9dB Max 10mW Output 3 5ø Stereo Jack 32 RF 80Hz 15kHz at 3dB A V 80Hz 2...

Page 61: ...e U S Gov ernment Printing Office Washington DC 20402 Stock Number 004 000 00345 4 The party responsible for product compliance SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD America QA Lab of Samsung 3351 Michelson Drive Suite 290 Irvine CA92612 USA Tel 949 975 7310 Fax 949 922 8301 Warning User must use shielded signal interface cables to maintain FCC compliance for the product Provided with this monitor is a detac...

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