Samsung LTN1765 Owner's Instructions Manual
Samsung LTN1765 Owner's Instructions Manual

Samsung LTN1765 Owner's Instructions Manual

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01-FRONT COVER-01_en
6/9/03 10:43 AM
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LTN1565
LTN1765
TFT-LCD TELEVISION
SERVICE DIVISION
400 Valley Road, Suite 201
Mount Arlington, NJ 07856
TEL: 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864)
www.samsungusa.com
BN68-00438A-03

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  • Page 1 01-FRONT COVER-01_en 6/9/03 10:43 AM Page 1 LTN1565 LTN1765 TFT-LCD TELEVISION SERVICE DIVISION 400 Valley Road, Suite 201 Mount Arlington, NJ 07856 TEL: 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864) www.samsungusa.com BN68-00438A-03...
  • Page 2: Important Safety Information

    Do not block these openings with any object, and do not place the TV receiver on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. Do not place it near a radiator or heat register. If you place the TV receiver on a rack or bookcase, ensure that there is adequate ventilation and that you’ve followed the manufacturer’s instructions for mounting.
  • Page 3 03-PREFACE_en 6/9/03 10:44 AM • Unplug the TV from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system during a lightning storm or when left unattended and unused for long periods of time. This will prevent damage to the unit due to lightning and power-line surges.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Using Mute ........3.6...
  • Page 5 Special Sound Options ........4.4...
  • Page 6: List Of Features

    • Easy-to-use remote control • Easy-to-use on-screen menu system • Adjustable picture and sound settings that can be stored in the TV’s memory • Automatic channel tuning for up to 181 channels • A special filter to reduce or eliminate reception problems •...
  • Page 7: Familiarizing Yourself With The Tv

    O U R Familiarizing Yourself with The TV Top Panel Buttons The buttons on the top panel control your TV’s basic features, including the on-screen menu. To use the more advanced features, you must use the remote control. TV/VIDEO Press to display all of the available video sources.
  • Page 8: Rear Panel Jacks

    6/9/03 10:46 AM O U R Rear Panel Jacks Use the rear panel jacks to connect an A/V component, such as a VCR or a DVD player. For more information on connecting equipment, see pages 2.1 – 2.8. POWER INPUT...
  • Page 9: Remote Control

    05-CHAPTER 1_en 6/9/03 1:29 PM 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. Power (Page 3.1) Turns the TV on and off.
  • Page 10: Connecting Vhf And Uhf Antennas

    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. Place the wires from the...
  • Page 11: Antennas With 75-Ohm Round Leads

    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 optional combiner-adaptor (available at most electronics shops).
  • Page 12: Connecting To A Cable Box That Descrambles All Channels .2.3

    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.)
  • Page 13 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, which is usually channel 3 or 4.)
  • Page 14: 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. Unplug the cable or antenna from the back of the TV.
  • Page 15: 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 16: Connecting A Dvd Player

    6/9/03 10:55 AM 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...
  • Page 17: Connecting A Camcorder

    N S TA L L AT I O N 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. Locate the A/V output jacks on the camcorder.
  • Page 18: Installing Batteries In The Remote Control

    06-CHAPTER 2_en 6/9/03 10:55 AM 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. Page 9 Make sure to match the –...
  • Page 19: Turning The Tv On And Off

    P E R AT I O N Turning the TV On and Off Press the Power button on the remote control. You can also use the Power button on the top panel. Viewing the Menus and On-Screen Displays Viewing the Menus With the power on, press the MENU button.
  • Page 20: Selecting A Menu Language

    “Function”, then press the VOL + button. Press the CH select Language. Press the VOL + button to select the appropriate language: English, Español, Français or Português. Press the MENU button to exit the menu. Page 2 F u n c t i o n...
  • Page 21: Memorizing The Channels

    Selecting the Video Signal-source Before your television can begin memorizing the available channels, you must specify the type of signal source that is connected to the TV (i.e., an antenna or a cable system). Press the MENU button to display the menu.
  • Page 22: Storing Channels In Memory (Automatic Method)

    Press the VOL + button. The TV will begin memorizing all of the available channels. After all the available channels are stored, the Auto program menu reappears. Press the MENU button to exit the menu. Page 4 C h a n n e l...
  • Page 23: 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.”...
  • Page 24: 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.
  • Page 25: 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, tint and color tone according to personal preference. (Alternatively, you can use one of the “automatic” settings. See next page.) Press the MENU button to display the menu.
  • Page 26: 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 or Movie 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 27: 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 display the menu.
  • Page 28: Using Automatic Sound Settings

    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).
  • Page 29: Viewing An External Signal Source

    07-CHAPTER 3_en 6/9/03 10:58 AM P E R AT I O N Viewing an External Signal Source You must select the appropriate mode in order to view the external signal on the TV. Press the TV/VIDEO button. You will switch between...
  • Page 30: Fine Tuning Channels

    C h a p t e r 4 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. Press the MENU button to display the menu.
  • Page 31: 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 32: Changing The Screen Size

    E AT U R E S Changing the Screen Size For 480i(DVD, DTV) and TV, Video, S-Video 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.
  • Page 33: Special Sound Options

    Choose SAP to listen to the Separate Audio Program, which is usually a foreign-language translation. You can also change the MTS setting by pressing the “MTS” button on the remote control. (When you change channels, MTS is set to “Stereo” automatically.
  • Page 34: 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 Virtual Dolby effect. The center and surround sounds are mixed into the L/R speakers. Press the MENU button to display the menu.
  • Page 35: Setting The Sleep Timer

    P E C I A L E AT U R E S Setting the Sleep Timer The sleep timer automatically shuts off the TV after a preset time (from 10 to 240 minutes). Press the MENU button to display the on-screen menu.
  • Page 36: Viewing Closed Captions

    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 translations. All VCRs record the closed caption signal from television programs, so home-recorded video tapes also provide closed captions.
  • Page 37: 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 watch two video sources. Note: PIP function operates only in the PC mode. Activating Picture-in-Picture Press the MENU button to display the menu.
  • Page 38: Selecting A Signal Source (External A/V) For Pip

    Changing the Location of the PIP Window When you press the LOCATE button repeatedly, the PIP window moves from corner to corner on the TV screen. Changing the Size of the PIP Window Press the SIZE button to alternate between a small, medium and large PIP window.
  • Page 39: Using The V-Chip

    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) Press the MENU button to display the menu.
  • Page 40: How To Enable/Disable The V-Chip

    How to Set up Restrictions Using the “TV 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.
  • Page 41 While the “U” or ”B” is blinking, press the CH Press the MENU button once to save the TV guidelines. A TV-Rating 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 and then repeat the process.
  • Page 42: How To Set Up Restrictions Using The Mpaa Ratings: G, Pg, Pg-13, R

    Next, while the TV-Rating is selected, repeatedly press the VOL+ button. This will cycle through the available sub-ratings (FV,L, S, D or V). A blinking letter (“U” or “B”) will be displayed for each sub-rating. While the “U” or “B” is blinking, press the CH Press MENU once to save the TV guidelines.
  • Page 43: How To Reset The Tvafter The V-Chip Blocks A Channel ("Emergency Escape")

    How to Reset the TV after the V-Chip Blocks a Channel (“Emergency Escape”) If the TV is tuned to a restricted channel, the V-Chip will block it. The screen will go blank and the following message will appear: “Excessive rating.”...
  • Page 44: Chapter 5: Pc Display

    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. TV rear panel PC AUDIO INPUT Connect these to the audio-output jacks on your PC.
  • Page 45: How To Set Up Your Pc Software (Windows 2000)

    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.
  • Page 46: 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. After the noise has been reduced, re-adjust the picture so that it is aligned on the center of screen.
  • Page 47: Changing The Screen Position

    6/9/03 11:03 AM PC 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 48: Changing The Screen Color Standard

    6/9/03 11:03 AM PC 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 display the menu. Press the CH select “PC”, then press the VOL + button.
  • Page 49: Adjusting The Screen Color Settings

    6/9/03 11:03 AM PC 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 50: To Initialize The Screen Position Or Color Settings

    09-CHAPTER 5_en 6/9/03 11:03 AM PC D I S P L AY To Initialize the Screen Position or Color Settings Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the CH to select “PC”, then press the VOL + button.
  • Page 51: Adjusting The Pc Screen Automatically

    6/9/03 11:03 AM PC D I S P L AY Adjusting the PC Screen Automatically 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 52: Chapter 6: Troubleshooting

    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 Samsung authorized service center.
  • Page 53 10-CHAPTER 6_en 6/9/03 11:04 AM R O U B L E S H O O T I N G Problem “Not Supported Mode!” message. The image is too light or too dark. Horizontal bars appear to flicker, jitter or shimmer on the image.
  • Page 54: Appendix

    Figure 2 Figure 1 The Kensington 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.
  • Page 55: Pin Assignments

    11-APPENDIX_en 6/9/03 11:04 AM P P E N D I X Pin Assignments Pin D-Sub Connection Page 2 Separate H/V Composite H/V Green Green Blue Blue GND (DDC Return) GND (DDC Return) GND-Red GND-Red GND-Green GND-Green GND-Blue GND-Blue No Connection...
  • Page 56: Display Modes

    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.
  • Page 57: Cleaning And Maintaining Your Tv

    Unplug the monitor from the power outlet before cleaning. • To clean your flat panel display screen, lightly dampen a soft, clean cloth with water or mild detergent. If possible, use a special screen cleaning tissue or solution suitable for the antistatic coating.
  • Page 58: How To Assemble The Tv Set And Stand Base

    P P E N D I X How to assemble the TV set and stand base Note : The curved side of the stand base should be placed at the back of the TV set as shown in the above figure.
  • Page 59: Installing The Wall Mount Kit

    11-APPENDIX_en 6/9/03 11:04 AM P P E N D I X Installing the Wall Mount Kit Page 6 (Sold separately)
  • Page 60: Specifications

    With stand 18.1 x 7.2 x 12.8 inches/13.6 lbs (461 x 182.2 x 325.1 mm/6.2 kg) Operating Temperature 50 °F to 104 °F (10 °C to 40 °C) Operating Humidity 10 % to 80 % Storage Temperature -13 °F to 113 °F (-25 °C to 45 °C)
  • Page 61 Règlement ICES-003 sur les équipements produisant des interférences au Canada. VCCI This is a Class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment, it may cause radio interference.

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