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IMPORTADO POR: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS MÉXICO. S.A. de C.V.
Vía Lopez Portillo No. 6,
Col. San Fco. Chilpan
Tultitlán, Estado de México, C.P. 54940
TEL. 01-55-5747-5100 / 01-800-726-7864
EXPORTADO POR: Samsung Electronics CO.,LTD.
416, Mae tan-3dong, Yeongtong-gu,
Suwon City, Gyeonggi-do Korea
LN15S51B
LN20S51B
BN68-00816B-02
This device is a Class B digital apparatus.
Register your product at www.samsung.com/global/register
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- Page 1 LN15S51B LN20S51B IMPORTADO POR: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS MÉXICO. S.A. de C.V. Vía Lopez Portillo No. 6, Col. San Fco. Chilpan Tultitlán, Estado de México, C.P. 54940 TEL. 01-55-5747-5100 / 01-800-726-7864 EXPORTADO POR: Samsung Electronics CO.,LTD. 416, Mae tan-3dong, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon City, Gyeonggi-do Korea This device is a Class B digital apparatus.
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Page 2: Precautions When Displaying A Still Image
Precautions When Displaying a Still Image A still image may cause permanent damage to the TV screen. • Digital Ready TV: When you Although digital broadcasting must be in the select the regular screen (4:3) wide screen (16:9) HD format, broadcasters mode to watch an SD-grade sometimes show programs made originally digital broadcast (and the set-top... - Page 3 • Integrated Digital TV Although digital broadcasting must be in the (Wide-screen): When the TV wide screen (16:9) HD format, broadcasters receives SD-grade (regular) sometimes show programs made originally broadcasting signals (receives in the regular screen format (4:3) by 480p regular signals). converting the signals into digital form, in which case the left and right side edges of •...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
O N T E N T S Chapter 1: Your New TV List of Features ..........1 List of Parts . - Page 5 O N T E N T S Selecting a Menu Language ....... . .25 Setting the Blue Screen Mode .
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Page 6: 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 7: Familiarizing Yourself With Your New Tv
O U R Familiarizing Yourself with Your New TV Buttons on the Lower-Right Part of the Panel The buttons on the lower-right panel control your TV’s basic features, including the on-screen menu. To use the more advanced features, you must use the remote control. SOURCE POWER Displays a menu of all of the available... -
Page 8: 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 6~ 12. <LN15S51B> <LN20S51B>... -
Page 9: Remote Control
O U R Remote Control 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 PRE-CH (See Page 13) Turns the TV on and off. Turns to the previous channel. -
Page 10: Installing Batteries In The Remote Control
O U R Installing Batteries in the Remote Control Slide the cover out completely. Make sure to match the “ ” and – “ ” ends of the batteries with the Install two AAA size diagram inside the compartment. batteries. Remove the batteries and store them in a cool, dry place if you won’t be Replace the cover. -
Page 11: Connecting Vhf And Uhf Antennas
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 12: 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 ANT IN terminal on the back of the TV. 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 13: Connecting To A Cable Box That Descrambles All Channels
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 Find the cable that is simply, “OUT”. connected to the ANT OUT terminal on your cable box. -
Page 14: Connecting A Pc
N S TA L L AT I O N Connect an RF cable between the ANT OUT terminal on the cable box and the B–IN terminal on the A/B Incoming cable switch. Splitter RF (A/B) Switch Cable Box Connect another cable between the other OUT terminal on the splitter and the A–IN... -
Page 15: 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 6-9). 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 16: Connecting An S-Vhs Vcr
* Each external input source device has a different back panel configuration. 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.) -
Page 17: Connecting A Dvd Player
N S TA L L AT I O N Connect an S-Video TV Rear Panel cable between the S-VIDEO OUT jack on the VCR and the VCR Rear Panel S-VIDEO IN jack on the S-Video Cable <Optional> An S-video cable is usually included with an S-VHS VCR. (If not, check your local electronics store.) * Each external input source device has a different back panel configuration. -
Page 18: Turning The Tv On And Off
C h a p t e r T h r e e P E C I A L E AT U R E S Turning the TV On and Off Press the POWER button on the remote control. You can also use the Power button on the lower - right part of the panel. Changing Channels Using the Channel Buttons Press the CH... -
Page 19: Viewing The Display
P E C I A L 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 Press the button once more or on the remote control. -
Page 20: Plug & Play Feature
C h a p t e r F o u r P E R AT I O N Plug & Play Feature When the TV is initially powered On, two basic customer settings proceed automatically and subsequently: Setting Auto program, Clock. Press the POWER button on the remote control. -
Page 21: 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 and CH buttons to scan through the channels. This eliminates the need to change channels by entering the channel digits. -
Page 22: Storing Channels In Memory (Automatic Method)
P E R AT I O N Storing Channels in Memory (Automatic Method) First, select the correct signal source (Air, STD, HRC, IRC). See steps 1~2 on previous page. Press the MENU button. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Channel”, then press the ENTER button. -
Page 23: Add And Del Channels (Manual Method)
P E R AT I O N ADD and DEL Channels (Manual Method) Use the number buttons to directly select the channel to Add or Delete. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Channel”, then press the ENTER button. -
Page 24: To Select The Input Source
P E R AT I O N To select the Input Source Use to select TV or other external input sources connected to the TV. Use to select the screen of your choice. Press the MENU button to display the on-screen menu. -
Page 25: To Edit The Input Source Name
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. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ENTER button. -
Page 26: Using Automatic Picture Settings
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, or Movie by pressing P.MODE (or by making a selection from the menu). Or, you can select “Custom”... -
Page 27: 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 the previous page.) Press the MENU button to display the menu. -
Page 28: Using Automatic Sound Settings
P E R AT I O N Using Automatic Sound Settings Your TV has two automatic sound settings (“Standard”, and “Speech”) that are preset at the factory. You can activate either of them by pressing the S.MODE button (or by making a selection from the on-screen menu). -
Page 29: To Select The Sound Option
P E R AT I O N To select the Sound option The sound settings can be adjusted to suit your personal preference. (Alternatively, you can use one of the “automatic” settings. See the previous page.) Depending on the particular program being broadcast, you can listen to stereo, mono, or a Separate Audio Program. -
Page 30: Selecting A Menu Language
P E R AT I O N Selecting a Menu Language 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 Language. Press the ENTER button. -
Page 31: Setting The Blue Screen Mode
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 ”. -
Page 32: Adjusting The Color Tone
P E R AT I O N Adjusting the Color Tone You can change the color of the entire screen according to your preference. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. -
Page 33: Automatic Volume Control
P E R AT I O N Automatic Volume Control Reduces the differences in volume level among broadcasters. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Auto Volume”, then press the ENTER... -
Page 34: Setting The Clock
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.) Option 1: Setting the Clock Manually Press the MENU button to display the on-screen... -
Page 35: Option 2: Using The Local Pbs Channel To Automatically
P E R AT I O N Option 2: Using the Local PBS Channel to Automatically Set the TV Clock Press the MENU button to display the on-screen menu. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. - Page 36 P E R AT I O N Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select your local “PBS Channel” then press the ENTER button. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select "Time Zone" then press the ENTER button. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to change Time Zone.
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Page 37: Setting The On/Off Timer
P E R AT I O N Setting the On/Off Timer Before using the timer, you must set the TV’s clock. Press the MENU button (See “Setting the Clock” on page 29) to display the on-screen menu. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. - Page 38 P E R AT I O N Press the LEFT/RIGHT buttons to select “Channel” and adjust with the UP/DOWN buttons. Press the LEFT/RIGHT buttons to select “Volume” and adjust with the UP/DOWN buttons. Press the LEFT/RIGHT buttons to select Setup. Press the To deactivate the “On time”, UP/DOWN...
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Page 39: Setting The Sleep Timer
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 Press the MENU button to display the on-screen menu. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. -
Page 40: Viewing Closed Captions
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. -
Page 41: Using The V-Chip (Option)
P E R AT I O N Using the V-Chip (Option) 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 42 P E R AT I O N Note: If you forget the PIN, press the remote-control Press the ENTER buttons in the following button. sequence,which resets the PIN to 0-0-0-0: The Change PIN screen POWER OFF ➔ MUTE ➔ will appear. Choose any 8 ➔...
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Page 43: How To Enable/Disable The V-Chip
P E R AT I O N How to Enable/Disable the V-Chip 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 “V-Chip”, then press the ENTER button. -
Page 44: How To Set Up Restrictions Using The 'Tv Guidelines
P E R AT I O N 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 45 P E R AT I O N At this point, one of the TV-Ratings is selected. Press the ENTER( ) button: Depending on your existing setup, the color of the letter “U” or “B” will be highlighted. (U= Unblocked, B= Blocked) When the color of the “U”...
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Page 46: How To Set Up Restrictions Using The Mpaa Ratings
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). -
Page 47: How To Reset The Tv After The V-Chip Blocks A Channel ('Emergency Escape')
P E R AT I O N General audience (no restrictions). Parental guidance suggested. Repeatedly press the UP/DOWN buttons to PG-13 PG-13 (Parents strongly select a particular MPAA cautioned). category. R (Restricted. Children (When a category is under 17 selected, its color changes should be accompanied by to yellow.) an adult). -
Page 48: Using Your Tv As A Computer (Pc) Display
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.) First, click on “Control Panel” on the Windows start menu. -
Page 49: Adjusting The Screen Quality
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. -
Page 50: Changing The Screen Position
PC D I S P L AY Changing the Screen Position 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. -
Page 51: To Initialize The Screen Position Or Color Settings
PC D I S P L AY To Initialize the Screen Position or Color Settings Preset to PC mode by pressing the SOURCE button on tne romote Press the MENU button control. to display the menu. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. -
Page 52: How To Auto Adjust
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 MENU button to display the menu. -
Page 53: Using Automatic Picture Settings
PC D I S P L AY Using Automatic Picture Settings Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button twice. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select the “Entertain”, “Internet”, “Text”, or “Custom”... -
Page 54: Customizing The Picture
PC D I S P L AY Customizing the Picture You can use the on-screen menus to change the contrast, brightness, and sharpness according to personal preference. (Alternatively, you can use one of the “automatic” settings.) Press the MENU button to display the menu. -
Page 55: Adjusting The Color Tone
PC D I S P L AY Adjusting the Color Tone You can change the color of the entire screen according to your preference. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. -
Page 56: Customizing The Color
PC D I S P L AY Customizing the color 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 “Color Control”, then press the ENTER button. -
Page 57: Identifying Problems
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 service center. Identifying Problems... - Page 58 R O U B L E S H O O T I N G Problem Possible Solution Horizontal bars appear to Adjust the Coarse function and then adjust the Fine function. flicker, jitter or shimmer (See page 43) on the image. Vertical bars appear to Adjust the Coarse function and then adjust the Fine function.
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Page 59: Appendix
P P E N D I X Using the Anti-Theft Kensington Lock Cable Figure 2 Figure 1 <Optional> 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 60: Retractable Stand
P P E N D I X Retractable Stand Note: The maximum tilt angle is 13 degrees in the backward direction. Please do not tilt the TV outside the specified range. Using excessive force to tilt the TV may cause permanent damage to the mechanical part of the stand. English-... -
Page 61: Installing Vesa Compliant Mounting Devices
P P E N D I X Installing VESA compliant mounting devices Mounting pad <1> <2> <1> Fold the stand pressing the button on the back of the stand. <2> Align the mounting interface pad with the holes in the stand bottom and secure it with the four screws that come with the arm-type base, wall mount hanger or other bases. -
Page 62: Installing The Wall Mount Kit
P P E N D I X Installing the Wall Mount Kit Note : This installation is to be used when attaching the wall mount to a concrete wall. When attaching to other building materials, please contact your nearest dealer. Components Please use provided components or parts to install the Wall Mount Kit. - Page 63 P P E N D I X Installing the Wall Mount Kit Adjust LCD TV to the hook on the bracket and move in the direction of the arrow(Left) so that LCD TV can be com- pletely fixed to the bracket. When bracket is assembled on the wall How to hang monitor up on a hook When installation is completed...
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Page 64: Display Mode
P P E N D I X Display Mode 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 65: Specifications
P P E N D I X Specifications Model LN15S51B LN20S51B Panel Size 331.6(H) x 254.9(V)mm 413.0(H) x 311.0(V)mm 13.05(H) x 10.03(V)inch 16.25(H) x 12.24(V)inch Display Size 304.1(H) x 228.1(V)mm 408.0(H) x 306.0(V)mm 11.97(H) x 8.98(V)inch 16.06(H) x 12.05(V)inch Type a-si TFT active matrix a-si TFT active matrix Pixel Pitch... - Page 66 P P E N D I X Model LN15S51B LN20S51B Environmental Considerations 10°C to 40°C (50°F to 104°F) 10°C to 40°C (50°F to 104°F) Operationg Temperature 10% to 80%, non-condensing 10% to 80%, non-condensing Operating Humidity -20°C to 45°C (-4°F to 113°F) -20°C to 45°C (-4°F to 113°F) Storage Temperature 5% to 95%, non-condensing...