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Samsung LTN1565 Owner's Instructions Manual

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SERVICE DIVISION
400 Valley Road, Suite 201
Mount Arlington, NJ 07856
TEL: 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864)
www.samsungusa.com
LTN1565
LTN1765
BN68-00438A-0?
TFT-LCD TELEVISION

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  • Page 1 SERVICE DIVISION 400 Valley Road, Suite 201 Mount Arlington, NJ 07856 TEL: 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864) www.samsungusa.com BN68-00438A-0? LTN1565 LTN1765 TFT-LCD TELEVISION...
  • Page 2 Warning! Important Safety Instructions RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK 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 capabilities, 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 • 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 5: Table Of Contents

    O N T E N T S Chapter 1: Your New TV ....1.1 List of Features ......... . .1.1 Accessories .
  • Page 6 O N T E N T S Chapter 4: Special Features ... .4.1 Fine Tuning Channels ........4.1 LNA (Low Noise Amplifier) .

  • Page 7: List Of Features

    C h a p t e r 1 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 • Easy-to-use on-screen menu system •...

  • Page 8: 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 9: Rear Panel Jacks

    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 CONNECTOR PC VIDEO INPUT Connect to the video output port on your PC.

  • Page 10: 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. Power (Page 3.1) Turns the TV on and off. TV/VIDEO (Page 3.11) Press to display all of the available video sources.

  • Page 11: Connecting Vhf And Uhf Antennas

    C h a p t e r 2 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 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 13: 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 14 N S TA L L AT I O N Connect a coaxial cable between the ANTENNA OUT terminal 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 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 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 16: 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 section to connect the...

  • Page 17: 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 COMPONENT 1 L, R AUDIO INPUT jacks on the TV and the AUDIO OUT jacks on the DVD...

  • Page 18: 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 19: 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 “ batteries with the diagram inside the compartment.

  • Page 20: Turning The Tv On And Off

    C h a p t e r 3 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...

  • Page 21: 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 CH button to select “Function”, then press the VOL + button. Move Press the CH button to select Language. Move Press the VOL + button to select the appropriate language: English, Español, Français or Português.

  • Page 22: 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 23: 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 (ANT, STD, HRC, IRC). See steps 1~2 on previous page. Press the MENU button. Mov e Press the CH button to select “Channel”, then press the VOL + button.

  • Page 24: 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 25: 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 26: 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 27: 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.STD (or by making a selection from the menu). Or, you can select “Custom”...

  • Page 28: 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. Press the CH button to select “Sound”, then...

  • Page 29: 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). Press the MENU button to display the menu.

  • Page 30: Viewing An External Signal Source

    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. Vi deo You will switch between viewing the signals coming from equipment connected to the TV’s A/V jacks, and the...

  • Page 31: 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 32: 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 33: Changing The Screen Size

    P E C I A L 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 34: 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. Sometimes SAP has unrelated information like news or weather.) Press the MENU button to display the menu.

  • Page 35: 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 36: 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 37: 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 translations. All VCRs record the closed caption signal from television programs, so home-recorded video tapes also provide closed captions.

  • Page 38: 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 39: 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 MENU button to display the menu. Press the CH button to select “Function”, then press the VOL+ button. Press the CH button to select “PIP”, then press...

  • Page 40: 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 41: 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 42 P E C I A L E AT U R E S 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. Press the CH button, to select “TV Guidelines”, then press the VOL+ button.

  • Page 43: 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 44: How To Reset The Tvafter The V-Chip Blocks A Channel ("Emergency Escape")

    P E C I A L E AT U R E S Press the CH button to select “MPAA rating”, then press the VOL + button. Repeatedly press the CH button to select a particular MPAA category. (When a category is selected, its color changes to blue.) Pressing the CH button will cycle through...

  • Page 45: Using Your Tv As A Computer (Pc) Display

    C h a p t e r 5 PC 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. TV rear panel PC AUDIO INPUT Connect these to the audio-output jacks on your PC.

  • Page 46: How To Set Up Your Pc Software (Windows 2000)

    PC D I S P L AY 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.

  • Page 47: Adjusting The Screen Quality

    PC 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 48: Changing The Screen Position

    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 button to select “PC”, then press the VOL + button.

  • Page 49: Changing The Screen Color Standard

    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 button to select “PC”, then press the VOL + button.

  • Page 50: Adjusting The Screen Color Settings

    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 button to select “PC”, then press the VOL + 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 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the CH button to select “PC”, then press the VOL + button. Press the CH button to select “Recall”, then press the VOL + button.

  • Page 52: Adjusting The Pc Screen Automatically

    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 button to select “PC”, then press the VOL + button.

  • Page 53: Identifying Problems

    C h a p t e r 6 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 54 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. Vertical bars appear to flicker, jitter or shimmer on the image.

  • Page 55: Retractable Stand

    P P E N D I X Retractable Stand Note: The maximum tilt angle is 10 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. Using the Anti-Theft Kensington Lock Cable Figure 2...

  • Page 56: Pin Assignments

    P P E N D I X Pin Assignments Pin D-Sub Connection Separate H/V Green Blue GND (DDC Return) GND-Red GND-Green GND-Blue No Connection GND-Sync/Self Test DDC-SDA H_Sync V_Sync DDC-SCL Composite H/V Green Blue GND (DDC Return) GND-Red GND-Green GND-Blue No Connection GND-Sync/Self Test DDC-SDA...

  • Page 57: Display Modes

    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. For the display modes listed below, the screen image has been optimized during manufacture.

  • Page 58: Cleaning And Maintaining Your Tv

    P P E N D I X 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 • Do not place the TV near extremely hot, cold, humid or dusty places. •...

  • Page 59: Installing The Wall Mount Kit

    P P E N D I X Installing the Wall Mount Kit (Sold separately)

  • Page 60: Specifications

    Audio Input 1 Audio Input 2 Characteristics Headphone out Frequency Response * Referring to Preset timing modes, page A.3. LTN1565 15.0” Diagonal 304.1 (H) X 228.1 (V)mm a-si TFT active matrix 0.297 (H) X 0.297 (V)mm 140/125 (Horizontal/Vertical) 30~69 kHz...
  • Page 61 P P E N D I X FCC Information User Instructions The Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement includes the following warning: NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

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