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Samsung LTP227W Owner's Instructions Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Chapter 1- Your List of Features ..........List of Parts ..........Familiarizing Yourself with Your New TV ....... Top Panel Buttons ........Rear Panel Jacks ........Remote Control ........Installing Batteries in the Remote Control ....The remote control doesn't work ....... Chapter 2- Installation Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas...
  • Page 3 CONTENTS Fine Tuning Channels ........Viewing Picture-in-Picture ........Activating Picture-in-Picture ......PIP Settings ........Changing the PIP Channel ......Changing the Size of the PIP Window ....Changing the Screen Size ........Freezing the Picture ........Adjusting the Color Tone ........

  • Page 4: 1- Your New Tv

    YOUR List of Features Your TV was designed with the latest technology. This TV is a high-pertSrmance unit that includes the following special features: Easy-to-use remote control Easy-to-use on-screen menu system Automatic timer to turn the TV on and oft" Adjustable picture and sound settings that can be stored in the TV's memory Automatic channel tuning tSr up to 181 channels.(Air : 68, STD : 113 ) A special filter to reduce or eliminate reception problems...

  • Page 5: Familiarizing Yourself With Your New Tv

    YOUR Familiarizing Yourself with Your 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[_ (See Page 2!) _/CH/_ Displays a menu of all of the available Press to change channels.

  • Page 6: Rear Panel Jacks

    YOUR 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. iiiiiiii!ili:iiii>iiil _..,.-...= ..._... = : _i !iiii_i!i , ",I =o] LvJI ;de] 21 = _i IPI_...

  • Page 7: Remote Control

    When using the remote, always point it directly at the TM MODE POWER Turns the TV on and off. Selects a target device to controlled (See Page 15) by the samsung remote control (TV, STB, VCR, CABLE, DVD) PC MODE Press to switch to the PC mode. CH/X...
  • Page 8 Yo_a NEW 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 TM PRE-CH +1 O0 Press to select channels over t00. Tunes to the previous channel.

  • Page 9: Installing Batteries In The Remote Control

    YOUR Installing Batteries in the Remote Control Slide the cover out completely. Make sure to match the "q-" and ..ends of the batteries with the diagram inside the compartment. Remove the batteries and store them 3 ¸(?:)::) :?i%,, ..in a cool, &y place if you won't be using the remote control for a long Replace the Cover.

  • Page 10: Connecting Vhf And Uhf Antennas

    INSTALLATION Connecting 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"...

  • Page 11: Antennas With 75-Ohm Round Leads

    INSTALLATION Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads Separate 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).

  • Page 12: Connecting To A Cable Box That Descrambles All Channels

    INSTALLATION Connecting to a Cable that Descrambles All Channels < This terminal might be labeled "ANT OUT", "VHF OUT", or Find the cab!e that is simply, "OUT". connected to the ANTENNA terminal on your cable box. Connect the other end of this cable to the TV ANTENNA terminal on...
  • Page 13 INSTALLATION connect a Coaxial cable between the .......... ANTENNA terminal onthe Splitter RF (A/B) Switch cable box and the Cable Box B-IN terminal on the A/B switch. Connect another _""" ""_ cable between the other OUT terminal Incoming on the splitter and cable Splitter RF (A/B)

  • Page 14: Connecting A Vcr

    INSTALLATION 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 7-9). 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 15: Connecting An S-Vhs Vcr

    INSTALLATION Connecting S-VHS Your Samsung TV can be connected to an S-Video signal tiom an S-VHS VCR. (This connection delivers a better picture as compared to a standard VHS VCR). TV Rear Panel VCR Rear Panel To begin, follo,_ s:eps 1-3 in the...

  • Page 16: Connecting A Dvd Player

    INSTALLATION Connecting a DVD Player The rear panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a DVD player to your TV. DVD PlayerRear P_nel TV Rear Panel Connect a set of audio ....,, cables between the L, R AUDIO INPUT jacks on the TV and the AUDIO OUT jacks...

  • Page 17: Connecting A Pc

    INSTALLATION 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. TV rear panel PC rear ® VIDEO S-VIDEO PC SOUND PC _IDEO INPUT (24-pin _._rvt")PC SOUND INPUT _,..,_€_ptionan...

  • Page 18: 3- Special Features

    SPECIALFEATURES Turning Press the POWER button. You can also use the Power button on the top panel. Changing Channels Using Channel Buttons Press the CH A !v buttons to change channels. When you press the CIt^ / v buttons, the TV changes channels in sequence. You will see all the channels that the TV has memorized.

  • Page 19: Viewing The Display

    SPECIAL FEATURES Viewing Display The display identifies the current channel and the status of certain audio-video settings. 4 The on-screen displays disappear after about ten seconds. Press the INFO button Press the button once more or on the remote control. Mono wait approximately 10 seconds...

  • Page 20: Plug & Play Feature

    OPERATION 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 €°nt!°! Plug & Play The message 'Plug & Play" is displayed the ENTERE_ buttor.

  • Page 21: Memorizing The Channels

    OPERATION Memorizing Channels Your TV can memorize and store all of the available channels t\_r both "off-air" (antenna) and cable channels. After the available channels are memorized, use the CH/', and CH v 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)

    OPERATION Storing Channels in Memory (Automatic Method) Firs[ select the correcl signal source (Air. STD. HRC. IRC). See steps 1~2 on previous page Press the MENU button Press the UP/DOWN Av buttons to select "Channel then press the ENTERLe button Press the UP/DOWN Av buttons...

  • Page 23: Add And Del Channels (Manual Method)

    OPERATION Channels (Manual Method) Use the number bu[mns to directly select the channel to Add or Delete. Press the MENU button to display [he menu. Press the UP/DOWN &v buttons to select "Channel" AddlDelete then press the ENTER_ button. A_r 28 Not In Memory Press the UP/DOWN &v _turn...

  • Page 24: To Select The Favorite Channels

    OPERATION To select Favorite Channels Press the MENU button ..to diSplay the ....... Auto Program AdeJDet_te ....Press the UPtDOWN " ...."Channel"; then press butt0nS to Select i ..the ENTER_ button. UP/DOWN AV buttons to select '!Favorrite Channel", then press the ENTERC_ button, UP/DOWN ,&V buttons...

  • Page 25: To Edit The Input Source Name

    OPERATION Edit Input Source Name Name the input device connected to the input jacks to make your input source selection easier. Press the MENU '"p_ bu_on to display the WNE.oo i;: ...IEa_tN°_° menu: PreSS the UP/DOWN ,&V buttons to select Press the UP/DOWN buttons to Select "Edit Name '_then press...

  • Page 26: Using Automatic Picture Settings

    OPERATION Using Automatic Picture Settings Your TV has tour automatic picture settings ("Dynamic", "Standard", "Movie", and "Custom") that are preset at the t:actory. 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

    OPERATION Customizing 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). button. Press the ..[ UP/DOWNAV buttons _o_Modo...

  • Page 28: Using Automatic Sound Settings

    OPERATION Using Automatic Sound Settings Your TV has five automatic sound settings ("Standard", "Music", "Movie" "Speech" "Custom") that are preset at the factory. You can activate any of them by pressing S.MODE button (or by making a selection froln the on-screen lnenu).

  • Page 29: Customizing The Sound

    OPERATION Customizing 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). Llutton. Press the the value of a pagticula r item. Press the MENU button to exit.

  • Page 30: Selecting A Menu Language

    OPERATION Selecting a Menu Language Press the MENU button to_!_pJay the menu Press the UP/DOWN &V buttOnS to select 'Setup", the n pres_ the ENTERC_ button. Press the UPIDOWN,&V buttons to select Language. Press the ENTERS; button. English-27...

  • Page 31: Setting The Blue Screen Mode

    OPERATION Setting 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 vie a-ing the poor picture, you must set the "Blue screen" mode to "Off'.

  • Page 32: Fine Tuning Channels

    OPERATION Fine Tuning Channels Use fine tuning to manually adjust a particular channel for optimal reception. to display the menu. IA_,,cAw "1 Auta Pro_ra_n • Press the _"°_'°'° UP/DOWN AV buttons [o select "Channel". then • Press the MENU butter, c.°..o, press the ENTER_ button Mice.

  • Page 33: Viewing Picture-In-Picture

    OPERATION Viewing Picture-in-Picture This product tuner built-in, which does not allow PIP to function the same mode. Please see 'PIP Settings' below for details. simultaneously You can use the PIP feature watch video sources. V-Chip operation, Note: While is in the PIP function cannot be used.

  • Page 34: Changing The Pip Channel

    OPERATION Changing Channel Press the PiP CH A/v button to change the channe I that appears in the PIP window. Changing Size of the Window Press the SIZE button to alternate between a smaller and large[ PIP wind0w: • When the PC is in energy saving mode, you calmot choose the PIP option.

  • Page 35: Changing The Screen Size

    OPERATION Changing Screen Size Press the P,SIZE button to change the screen s_ze. Panorama Zooml.2 _ Move Wide: Sets the picture to 16:9 wide mode. Panorama : Use this anode for the wide aspect ratio of a panoramic picture. Zoom 1,2 : Magnifies the size of the picture on screen.

  • Page 36: Adjusting The Color Tone

    OPERATION Adjusting Color Tone You can change the color of the entire screen according to your preference. Press the MENU butto n ..to display th e menu: i_._i_o._._. ° : ..co_°.Tooo : coo, _ WEd_ Press the o,,o : o,,ooo UP!DOWN AV buttons...

  • Page 37: Setting The Dnie

    OPERATION Setting DNle Samsung's New Technology brings you more detailed images with contrast, white enhancement and 3D noise reduction. Press the MENU button t0 ..J display the menu..,o,o,_Mo_o : oy.om_o , ..... Press the UP/DOWNA s ..buttons to selec t "Pmture'!;...

  • Page 38: For Automatic Volume Coutrol

    OPERATION automatic volume control Reduces the differences in volume level among broadcasters. Press the MENU button ..IS°undM°de cusom t o alsplay [ne menu- .... : off Press the A_toVol_.,e : off • b:.."°°" ..UP/DOWNAV buttons to Select i'sound'!, then lli;...

  • Page 39: To Select The Wow Option

    OPERATION select option Emphasizes midrange and bass sound and provides a simulated surreund-sound experience. Press the MENU button s°..d to display the menu......... Custo,_Sound • i WOW : off to Select Isound" then ..UP!DOWN AV buttons ': ..' ..press the ENTER_ Press the i);ii!ii_-_¢...

  • Page 40: Special Sound Options

    OPERATION Special Sound Options Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS) Soundtrack Depending on the particular pro_am 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 in*Brmation like news or weather). Press the MENU button '°""...

  • Page 41: Selecting The Main Or Sub Sound

    OPERATION Selecting Main or Sub Sound You can select either Main or Sub when PIP is On. Press the MENU button ..to d Spay the menu il s°""M°"° :c ..: o_ AutoVol_ : Off • Press the uP_DOWN-,, buttons ._';...

  • Page 42: Adjusting The Headphone Sound

    OPERATION Adjusting Headphone Sound The headphone option is especially useful when simultaneously watching the main screen and the PIP window. < Note :Headphones must be purchased separately. bu_on. Press the LEFT/RIGHT4 buttons to decrease or increase the value of a Particular item Press the MENU button to Exit.

  • Page 43: Setting The Clock

    OPERATION Setting Clock Settin_ 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). Press the MENU button to d sp ay the on.screen iTime menu.

  • Page 44: Setting The On/Offtimer

    OPERATION Setting On/Off Timer Before using the timer, you must set the TV's clock. Press the MENU button (See "Setting the Clock" on page 40) to display the on-screen menu. Press the UP/DOWN ,&V buttons to select "Setup", then press the ENTERE_ button twice.
  • Page 45 OPERATION To deactivate On tm_ , select "Offf' during this step. LEFT/RIGHT _ _ ..o,, T ,m_ I buttons to se ect Setup. ,o,, M,..,o ._,,,,, Press the ..c .oo UP!DOWNAV buttons _; t:' to 0n-timer !!On"; '_;: ....(RepeatedlYthe UP/DOWN Avpressing buttons will al:ternate...

  • Page 46: Setting The Sleep Timer

    OPERATION Setting Sleep Timer Set the timer for the TV to turn off at the preset time automatically. Sleep timer Press the MENU button solo. to display the 0n:screen iT ..menu. / ...._"_'"_ Press the ENTERC_ button to select "Time". Press the UP/DOWNAV buttons...

  • Page 47: Viewing Closed Captions

    OPERATION Viewing Closed Captions Your TV decodes and displays the closed captions that are broadcast with certain TV shows. These captions are usually subtitles t\_r the hearing impaired or foreiNMangmage translations. All VCRs record the closed caption signal from television programs, so home-recorded video tapes also provide closed captions.

  • Page 48: Using The V-Chip

    OPERATION Using the V-Chip The V-Chip feature automatically locks out prQmamming that is deemed inappropriate t\_r 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 Your Personal Number...

  • Page 49: How To Enable/Disable The V-Chip

    OPERATION to Enable/Disable V-Chip Note: V-Chip calmot be used during PIP operation. Press the MENU butte[" to display the menu. Press the UP/DOWN AV buttons to select "Setup", then press the ENTER[:_ button. _etu_ TEme Press the *,°_._,._ UP/DOWN AV buttons _aDtior to select "V-Chip', then...
  • Page 50 OPERATION Press the UP/DOWN A_.v buttons 1o select "V-chip", then press the ENTERL_ button. The "Enter pin" screen will appear. Enter your 4-digit PIN number Press the UP/DOWN Av buttons 1oselect "TV Guidelines" then press the ENTER c_ button. Note: These categories consls_ of _wo separate...

  • Page 51: G, Pg, Pg-13, R, Nc-17

    OPERATION 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 ENTER(_ )button. This will cycle through the available sub-ratings (FV, L.

  • Page 52: Blocks A Channel ('Emergency Escape')

    i!i!!!!!i_ii%!_ _ v-ch_p Press ..UP/DOWN AV buttons ..Tv G._.,,.o. • i MPAA R to select MPAA Rating'; ..i c,o._P. then press the ENTER_ button: ..General audience (no restrictions)• Parental guidance suggested• Repeatedly press the PG-13 PG-13 (Parents strongly cautioned). UP/DOWN Av buttons to Select a particular...

  • Page 53: 5: 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. [f not, contact your computer manufacturer or Samsung Dealer). First, click on "Settings"...

  • Page 54: Adjusting The Screen Quality

    DISPLAY Adjusting 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 the utmost and fine tune again. After the noise has been reduced, re-adjust the picture so that it is aligned...

  • Page 55: Changing The Screen Position

    DISPLAY Changing Screen Position Press the P( button on the remote control to select the PC mode. Press the MENU butter to display the menu. Press the U P/DOWN J,v buttons to selecl "Setup", then press the ENTER_ button. Press the U P/DOWN ,Av buttons to select "PC Setup", then press...

  • Page 56: To Initialize The Screen Position Or Color Settings

    DISPLAY To Initialize Screen Position or Color Settings Press the MENU button 1o display the menu. Press the UP/DOWN Av buttons to select "Setup", then press the ENTER_ bu[[on. Press the UP/DOWN _,v buttons to select "PC Setup", then press the ENTER_ button.

  • Page 57: Sinmt Select

    DISPLAY PC(DigitallAnalog) Signal Select Press the MENU butter to display the menu. Press the U P/DOWN J,v buttons to selecl "Setup", then press the ENTER_ button. Press the U P/DOWN ,Av buttons to select "PC Setup", then press the ENTER_ button.

  • Page 58: How M Aura Adjust

    DISPLAY How to Auto Adjust Use the Auto Adjust function to have the TV set automatically adjust the video si_lals the monitor receives. The function also automatically fine-tunes the settings and adjusts the fiequency values and positions. Press the MENU button to display the menu.
  • Page 59 DisPLaY Using Automatic Picture Settings P_¢tute Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the UP/DOWN Av buttons to select "Picture". then • press the ENTER_ button twice. Press the ._t._ UP/DOWN .&V buttons ,,_; to Select the ¢o,o_o°o.... i'Dynamic'l, "Standard", !'Mevie'! o[ '!Custom'! picture Setting.

  • Page 60: Customizing The Picture

    DISPLAY Customizing 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 _"_ : Dynamic • I t° display the menu: •...

  • Page 61: Adjusting The Color Tone

    DISPLAY Adjusting Color Tone You can change the color of the entire screen according to your preference. Press the MENU button act.,. to disP!aY the menu. Dynamic 0_11 Press the U P/DOWN Av buttons to select 'IPicture", then press the ENTER_ buLtonl Press the UP!DOWN AV...

  • Page 62: Identifying Problelns

    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 sel-vice center. Identifying Problems Problem Possible Solution Try another channel. Poor picture Adjust the antenna.
  • Page 63 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Solution "Not Supported Mode!" Check the maximum resolution and the frequency message, the Video Adapter. Compare these values with the data in the Display Modes Timing Chart. the image is too light or too Adjust the Brightness and Contrast.

  • Page 64: How To Connect The Canes And Stand Base

    APPENDIX to connect cables stand base Remove the cover as shown Connect the cables as shown in the the picture. picture. Replace the cover. Attach the stand to the TV set as shown in the picture. Note : The curved side of the stand base should be placed toward the back of the TV set as shown in the above figure.

  • Page 65: Appendix

    APPENDIX Using Anti-Theft Kensington Lock :Optional:" The Kensington lock is a device used to physically fix the system when using it in a public place. The locking dex ice has to be purchased separately. The appearance and locking method may differ from the illustration depending on the manufacturer.

  • Page 66: Retractable Stand

    APPENDIX Retractable Stand Note: The maximum tilt angle is 7 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-63...

  • Page 67: Cleaning And Maintaining Yore Tv

    APPENDIX Cleaning Maintaining Your With proper care, your TV unit will give you many years of service. Please follow these guidelines to get the maximum perfonnance from your TV. Placement • Do not place the TV near extremely hot, cold, humid or dusty places. •...

  • Page 68: Specifications

    APPENDIX Specifications Model Name LTP227W Panel Size 22.0 inch Diagonal Display Size 487.68 (H) X 274.32(V) Type Pixel Pitch 0.381(H) X 0.381(V)mm Viewing Angle 170(H)i170 Horizontal 30 r. 68 kHz *Frequency Vertical 56 r- 85 Hz Display Color 16,194,277 colors Display Maximum Mode...

  • Page 69: Display Modes

    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.

  • Page 70: Setting Up Yore Remote Control

    APPENDIX Setting Your Remote Control After it has been set up properly, your remote control can operate in four different modes: TV, VCR, Cable, or DVD. 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.
  • Page 71 Setting Up the Remote to Operate Your Cable Box 1 T.m offyonr cable box. Press the MODE button and make sure that the Cable LED is illuminated. Press the SET button on }'our TV's remote control. Using the number buttons on )'our remote control, enter three digits of the cable box code listed on page 70 of this manual for yottr brand of cable box.
  • Page 72 Setting Up the Remote to Operate Your DVD Turn off ?'our DVD. 2 Press the MODE button and make sure that the DVD LED illuminated. 3 Press the SET button on your TV's remote control. 4Using the number buttons on ?'our remote control, enter three digits of the DVD code listed on page 70 of this manual t\_r ?'our brand of DVD.

  • Page 73: Remote Control Codes

    012,013,023,031,032, Randtek 015,016 Unika 039,040,049 033,038,044,075,076,077RCA Universal 059,080 008035,074 011020,021 Hamlin 011,012,020,021,042,056Regal Viewstar 015,016,027,029,034,038,037,040,041,048 Warner Amex 010,041 Hitachi 045051,054 Regency Jerrold 01Z013,023,031,032,033,038,044,054,070,073 Zenith 022,050,085 089 0% Samsung 000,011,030,052,071,072 DVD Codes CurtisMathes 009 Toshiba Panasonic Sony Philips Samsung Proscan Sharp English-70...
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