Samsung LTM 1575W Owner's Instructions Manual
Samsung LTM 1575W Owner's Instructions Manual

Samsung LTM 1575W Owner's Instructions Manual

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Samsung Electronics America inc.
105 Challenger Road, Ridgefield Park, N.J. 07660
SERVICE DIVISION
TEL: 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864)
www.samsungsupport.com
LTM1575W
LTM1775W
BN68-00248E-00(ENG)
COLOR TELEVISION
Owner's
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Instructions

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  • Page 1 Samsung Electronics America inc. 105 Challenger Road, Ridgefield Park, N.J. 07660 SERVICE DIVISION TEL: 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864) www.samsungsupport.com BN68-00248E-00(ENG) LTM1575W LTM1775W COLOR TELEVISION Owner’s Instructions...
  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    Warning! Important Safety Instructions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This symbol indicates high voltage is present inside. It is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any inside part of this product.
  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    Thank You for Choosing Samsung Thank you for choosing Samsung! Your new Samsung TV represents the latest in television technology. We designed it with easy-to-use on-screen menus and closed captioning capabili- ties, making it one of the best products in its class. We are proud to offer you a product that will provide convenient, dependable service and enjoyment for years to come.
  • Page 4 • Protect the power cord. Power supply cords should be routed so that they won’t be walked on or pinched by objects placed on or against them. Pay particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the unit. •...
  • Page 5 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings, Install in accordance with the manufacturer’ s instructions.
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    O N T E N T S Chapter 1: Your New TV ....1.1 Chapter 2: Installation ....2.1 Chapter 3: Operation .
  • Page 7 O N T E N T S Chapter 4: Special Features ... .4.1 Fine Tuning Channels ........4.1 LNA (Low Noise Amplifier) .
  • Page 8: List Of Features

    C h a p t e r O n e O U R List of Features Your TV was designed with the latest technology. This TV is a high-performance unit that includes the following special features: • Easy-to-use remote control •...
  • Page 9: Front Panel Buttons

    O U R Familiarizing Yourself with The TV Front Panel Buttons The buttons on the front panel control your TV’ s basic features, including the on-screen menu. To use the more advanced features, you must use the remote control. Œ SOURCE Press this button to display a menu of all the available signal sources.
  • Page 10: Side Panel Jacks

    O U R Side Panel Jacks You can use the side panel jacks to connect an A/V component that is used only occasionally, such as a camcorder or video game. (For information on connecting equipment, see pages 2.1 – 2.9.) Œ...
  • Page 11: Rear Panel Jacks

    O U R 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 2.1 – 2.9. COMPONENT 1(DVD) AUDIO(L) Œ...
  • Page 12: Remote Control

    O U R Remote Control You can use the remote control up to about 23 feet from the TV. When using the remote, always point it directly at the TV. You can also use your remote control to operate your VCR and cable box. See page 4.1 for details.
  • Page 13: Chapter 2: Installation

    C h a p t e r Tw o 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,”...
  • Page 14: Antennas With 75-Ohm Round Leads

    N S TA L L AT I O N Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads 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.
  • Page 15: Connecting To A Cable Box That Descrambles All Channels .2.3

    N S TA L L AT I O N Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles All Channels Find the cable that is connected to the ANTENNA OUT terminal on your cable box. Connect the other end of this cable to the TV ANTENNA terminal on the back of the TV.
  • Page 16 N S TA L L AT I O N Connect a coaxial cable between the ANTENNA OUT termi- nal on the cable box and the B–IN terminal on the A/B switch. Connect another cable between the other OUT terminal on the splitter and the A–IN terminal on the RF (A/B) switch.
  • Page 17: Connecting A Vcr

    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 2.1-2.3). Skip step 1 if you have not yet connected to an antenna or a cable system.
  • Page 18: Connecting An S-Vhs Vcr

    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.) To begin, follow steps 1–3 in the previous...
  • Page 19: Connecting A Dvd Player

    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. Connect a set of audio cables between the L, R AUDIO INPUT jacks on the TV and the AUDIO OUT jacks on the DVD...
  • Page 20: Connecting A Camcorder

    N S TA L L AT I O N Connecting a Camcorder The side panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a camcorder to your TV. They allow you to view the camcorder tapes without using a VCR. (Also see “Viewing a VCR or Camcorder Tape”...
  • Page 21: Installing Batteries In The Remote Control

    N S TA L L AT I O N Installing Batteries in the Remote Control Slide the cover out completely. Install two AAA size batteries. Replace the cover. Make sure to match the “ ” and – “ ” ends of the batteries with the diagram inside the compartment.
  • Page 22: Chapter 3: Operation

    C h a p t e r T h r e e 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. Plug &...
  • Page 23 P E R AT I O N Press the VOL+ or VOL- ANT/CATV button to select the Auto Program Fine Tune desired video signal TV/Video source. Press the MENU button to enter the video signal Move source, and then the “Ant Input check”...
  • Page 24: Viewing The Menus And On-Screen Displays

    P E R AT I O N Viewing the Menus and On-Screen Displays Viewing the Menus With the power on, press the MENU button. The main menu appears on the screen. Its left side has five icons: Picture, Sound, Channel, Function and PC.
  • Page 25: Selecting A Menu Language

    P E R AT I O N Selecting a Menu Language Press the MENU button to display the menu. Language Time Caption Press the CH button to V-Chip Blue Screen select “Function”, then Plug & Play press the VOL + button. Move Press the CH button to...
  • Page 26: Memorizing The Channels

    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 buttons to scan through the channels. This eliminates the need to change channels by entering the channel digits.
  • Page 27: Storing Channels In Memory (Automatic Method)

    P E R AT I O N Storing Channels in Memory (Automatic Method) First, select the correct ANT/CATV signal source (ANT, STD, Auto Program Fine Tune HRC, IRC). See steps 1~4 TV/Video on previous page. Press the MENU button. Move Press the CH button to select “Channel”, then...
  • Page 28: Adding And Erasing Channels (Manual Method)

    P E R AT I O N Adding and Erasing Channels (Manual Method) Use the number buttons to directly select the channel that will be added or erased. 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 buttons on the remote control.
  • Page 29: Adjusting The Volume

    P E R AT I O N Adjusting the Volume Press the VOL + or VOL – buttons to increase or decrease the volume. Using Mute At any time, you can temporarily cut off the sound using the Mute button. Press MUTE and the sound cuts off.
  • Page 30: Setting The Clock

    P E R AT I O N Setting the Clock Setting the clock is neccessary in order to use the various timer features of the TV. Also, you can check the time while watching the TV. (Just press DISPLAY.) Press the MENU button to display the on-screen menu.
  • Page 31: Customizing The Picture

    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 next page.) Press the MENU button to Mode display the menu.
  • Page 32: Using Automatic Picture Settings

    P E R AT I O N Using Automatic Picture Settings Your TV has two automatic picture settings (“Standard”, “Mild” and “Dynamic”) that are preset at the factory. You can activate either Standard, Mild or Dynamic by pressing P.STD (or by making a selection from the menu). Or, you can select “Custom” which automatically recalls your personalized picture settings.
  • Page 33: Customizing The Sound

    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 next page.) Press the MENU button to Mode display the menu. Equalizer Vir tual Dolby Auto Volume...
  • Page 34: Using Automatic Sound Settings

    P E R AT I O N Using Automatic Sound Settings Your TV has four automatic sound settings (“Standard,” “Music,” “Movie” and “Speech”) that are preset at the factory. You can activate any of them by pressing the S.STD button (or by making a selection from the on-screen menu). Or, you can select “Equalizer,” which automatically recalls your personalized sound settings.
  • Page 35: Viewing A Vcr Or Camcorder Tape

    P E R AT I O N Viewing a VCR or Camcorder Tape You must select the appropriate mode in order to view the VCR or Camcorder signal on the TV. Press the MENU button to ANT/CATV display the menu. Auto Program Fine Tune Press the CH...
  • Page 36: Chapter 4: Special Features

    C h a p t e r F o u r P E C I A L E AT U R E S Fine Tuning Channels Use fine tuning to manually adjust a particular channel for optimal reception. Select the appropriate channel.
  • Page 37: Lna (Low Noise Amplifier)

    P E C I A L E AT U R E S LNA (Low Noise Amplifier) If the TV is operating in a weak-signal area, sometimes the LNA function can improve the reception (a low-noise preamplifier boosts the incoming signal). Press the MENU button to display the menu.
  • Page 38: Setting The Blue Screen Mode

    P E C I A L E AT U R E S 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”.
  • Page 39: Changing The Screen Size

    P E C I A L E AT U R E S Changing the Screen Size Press the P.SIZE button to change the screen size. • Wide: Sets the picture to 16:9 wide mode. • Panorama : Use this mode for the wide aspect ratio of a panoramic picture. •...
  • Page 40: Special Sound Options

    P E C I A L E AT U R E S 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. Some- times SAP has unrelated information like news or weather.) Press the MENU button to display the menu.
  • Page 41: Auto Volume

    P E C I A L E AT U R E S Auto Volume Each broadcasting station has its own signal conditions, and it is inconvenient to adjust the volume every time the channel is changed. “Auto volume” automatically adjusts the volume of the desired channel by lowering the sound output when the modulation sig- nal is high or by raising the sound output when the modulation signal is low.
  • Page 42: Virtual Dolby

    P E C I A L E AT U R E S Virtual Dolby This feature allows the TV’ s L/R speakers to provide a home Theater-like Dolby effect. The center and surround sounds are mixed into the L/R speakers. Press the MENU button to display the menu.
  • Page 43: Adjusting The Headphone Sound

    P E C I A L E AT U R E S Adjusting the Headphone Sound The headphone option is especially useful when simultaneously watching the main screen and the PIP window. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the CH button to select “Sound”, then...
  • Page 44: Selecting The Headphone Sound

    P E C I A L E AT U R E S Selecting the Headphone Sound You can select either Main or Sub when PIP is On. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the CH select “Sound”, then press the VOL + button Press the CH select “Sound Select”.
  • Page 45: Setting The On/Off Timer

    P E C I A L E AT U R E S Setting the On/Off Timer Press the MENU button to display the on-screen menu. Press the CH button three times to select “Function”, then press the VOL + button. Press the CH button to select the “Time”, then...
  • Page 46: Setting The Sleep Timer

    P E C I A L E AT U R E S Press the VOL + button to select “On/Off.” Press the CH buttons to turn the on- timer “On.” (Repeatedly pressing the CH buttons will alter- nate between on and off.) When finished, press the VOL + button.
  • Page 47: Viewing Closed Captions

    P E C I A L E AT U R E S 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 trans- lations.
  • Page 48: Viewing Picture-In-Picture

    P E C I A L E AT U R E S Viewing Picture-in-Picture You can use the PIP feature to simultaneously to watch two video sources. Activating Picture-in-Picture Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the CH the “PIP”, then press the VOL + button.
  • Page 49: Selecting A Signal Source (External A/V) For Pip

    P E C I A L E AT U R E S Selecting a Signal Source (External A/V) for PIP Press the TV/VIDEO(PIP) button repeatedly to cycle through all of the available signal sources: “TV,” “Video ,” “S-Video ,” “DVD” and “DTV”. Swapping the Contents of the PIP image and Main image When you press the SWAP button, the image in the PIP window will appear on the main...
  • Page 50: Using The V-Chip

    P E C I A L E AT U R E S 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.
  • Page 51: How To Enable/Disable The V-Chip

    P E C I A L E AT U R E S How to Enable/Disable the V-Chip Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the CH button to select “Function”, then press the VOL + button. Press the CH button to select “V-chip”, then press the VOL+ button.
  • Page 52 P E C I A L E AT U R E S Press the CH select “V-chip”, then press the VOL+ button. The “Enter pin” screen will appear. Enter your 4- digit PIN number. Press the CH select “TV Guidelines”, then press the VOL+ button.
  • Page 53: How To Set Up Restrictions Using The Mpaa Ratings: G, Pg, Pg-13, R

    P E C I A L E AT U R E S How to set the FV, D, L, S and V sub-ratings. First, highlight one of these TV-Ratings: TV-Y7, TV-PG, TV-14 or TV-MA (See Step 4, on previous page). Next, while the TV-Rating is selected, repeatedly press the VOL+ button.
  • Page 54: How To Reset The Tv After The V-Chip Blocks A Channel ("Emergency Escape")

    P E C I A L E AT U R E S Press the CH select “MPAA rating”, then press the VOL + but- ton. Repeatedly press the CH button to select a par- ticular MPAA category. (When a category is selected, its color changes to blue.) Pressing the CH...
  • Page 55: Using Your Tv As A Computer (Pc) Display

    C h a p t e r F i v e P C D I S P L AY Using Your TV as a Computer (PC) Display How to Connect Your PC to the TV Note: This figure shows the Standard Connector-jack panel. The actual configuration on your TV may be different, depending on the model.
  • Page 56: How To Set Up Your Pc Software (Windows Only)

    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. (If not, contact your computer manufacturer or Samsung Dealer.) HAPTER ISPLAY First, click on “Settings”...
  • Page 57: Adjusting The Screen Quality

    P C D I S P L AY Adjusting the Screen Quality The purpose of 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.
  • Page 58: Changing The Screen Position

    P C D I S P L AY Changing the Screen Position Press the PC button on the remote control to select the PC mode Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the CH select “PC”, then press the VOL + button.
  • Page 59: Changing The Screen Color Standard

    P C D I S P L AY Changing the Screen Color Standard Press the PC button on the remote control to select the PC mode Press the MENU button to Coarse display the menu. Fine H-Position V-Position Press the CH button to Color Adjust Image Recall...
  • Page 60: Adjusting The Screen Color Settings

    P C D I S P L AY Adjusting the Screen Color Settings Press the PC button on the remote control to select the PC mode. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the CH select “PC”, then press the VOL + button.
  • Page 61: Chapter 6: Troubleshooting

    C h a p t e r S i x R O U B L E S H O O T I N G 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 service center.
  • Page 62 R O U B L E S H O O T I N G Problem “Not Supported Mode!” mes- sage. The image is too light or too dark. Horizontal bars appear to flicker, jitter or shimmer on the image. Vertical bars appear to flicker, jitter or shimmer on the image.
  • Page 63: Appendix

    P P E N D I X 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.
  • Page 64: Installing Vesa Compliant Mounting Devices

    P P E N D I X Installing VESA compliant mounting devices Refer to page A.3 to remove the base. 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.
  • Page 65: Attaching A Wall Or Arm Mounting Device

    P P E N D I X Attaching a Wall or Arm mounting device The TV supports VESA mounting standard for use with various VESA mounting devices. To install any VESA mounting device, please follow the instructions given. Lay the LCD TV face-down on a flat surface with a cushion or other soft materials to protect the screen. Remove all cables connected on the TV.
  • Page 66: Retractable Stand

    P P E N D I X Retractable Stand Note: The maximum tilt angle is 15 degrees in the backward direction. Please do not tilt the TV outside the specified range. Using excessive force to tilt the TV/Monitor may cause permanent damage to the mechanical part of the stand. Using the Anti-Theft Kensington Lock The Kensington lock is a device used to physically fix the system when using it in a public place.
  • Page 67: Pin Assignments

    P P E N D I X Pin Assignments Pin D-Sub Connection Separate 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 •...
  • Page 68: Specifications

    P P E N D I X Specifications Panel Size Display Size Type Pixel Pitch Viewing Angle *Frequency Horizontal Vertical Display Colour Display Optimum Mode Resolution Maximum Mode Sync. Input Signal Video signal Color system Video Video system Video In Component Audio In Input...

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