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LN-T1953H LN-T1954H TFT-LCD TELEVISION Owner’s Instructions Register your product at www.samsung.com/global/register Record your Model and Serial number here for future reference. · Model __________ · Serial No. ____________...
Contents GENERAL INFORMATION CHANNEL CONTROL List of Features..............2 Selecting the Antenna............. 28 Accessories ..............2 Clearing Scrambled Channels - Digital......28 Viewing the Control Panel ..........3 Setting the Channel Lists..........29 Viewing the Connection Panel ......... 4 To set-up Your Favorite Channels ........30 Remote Control ..............
Please make sure the following items are included with your LCD TV. If any items are missing, contact your dealer. Remote Control & Batteries (AAA x 2) Power Cord Wall Mount kit ( LN-T1953H:BN59-00601A) Owner’s Instructions (BN96-04960A) (3903-000085) LN-T1954H:BN59-00608A Decoration Cover...
Viewing the Control Panel Buttons on the Lower Part of the Panel The buttons on the side panel control your TV’s basic features, including the on-screen menu. To use the more advanced features, you must use the remote control. Front Panel buttons Touch the right side of each button to operate.
Viewing the Connection Panel Rear Panel Jacks Use the rear panel jacks to connect A/V components that will be connected continuously, such as VCR or DVD players. For more information on connecting equipment, see pages 7-11. 1 AV IN 6 ANT 1 IN/ANT 2 IN Video and audio inputs for external devices, such as a Connects to an antenna or cable TV system.
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 POWER SOURCE Turns the TV on and off. Press to display all of the available video sources.
Installing Batteries in the Remote Control 1. Lift the cover at the back of the remote control upward as shown in the figure. 2. Install two AAA size batteries. Make sure to match the "+" and "–" ends of the batteries with the diagram inside the compartment. 3.
Connecting Cable TV To connect to a cable TV system, follow the instructions below. Cable without a Cable Box 1. Plug the incoming cable into the ANT 2 IN (CABLE) terminal on the back of the TV. ANT 2 IN (CABLE) Because this TV is cable-ready, you do not need a cable box to view unscrambled cable channels.
S-Video Connecion Your Samsung TV can be connected to an S-Video signal from an VCR. (This connection delivers a better picture as compared to a standard VCR.) TV Rear Panel 1. To begin, follow steps 1–3...
Connecting a DVD Player/Set-Top Box The rear panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a DVD player to your TV. 1. Connect a Component TV Rear Panel Cable between the COMPONENT IN(1 or 2) [Y, P ] jacks on the TV DVD Player/Set-Top Box and the COMPONENT [Y, P...
Connecting a DVD Player/Set-Top Box via DVI This connection can only be made if there is a DVI Output connector on the external device. 1. Connect a DVI to HDMI TV Rear Panel Cable or DVI-HDMI Adapter between the HDMI/DVI IN connector on the TV and the DVI connector on the DVD Player / Set-Top Box...
Connecting a PC 1. Connect a D-Sub TV Rear Panel Cable between PC IN [PC] connector on the TV and the PC output connector on your computer. 2. Connect a PC Audio Cable between PC IN [AUDIO] jack on the TV and the Audio Out jack of the sound card on your computer.
Operation Turning the TV On and Off Press the POWER button on the remote control. You can also use the button on the side of the panel. Plug & Play Feature When the TV is initially powered on, basic settings proceed automatically and subsequently: Menu language, Shop Mode, 1.
ENTER button. Plug & Play The message “Select the time zone where you are located.” is displayed. Set to daylight savings time. Daylight Savings Time Move Enter Skip Plug & Play Press the ENTER button. If you have received a digital signal, the time will be set Select the time zone where you are located.
Adjusting the Volume 1. Press the VOL or VOL buttons to decrease or increase the volume. Using Mute At any time, you can cut off the sound using the MUTE button. 1. Press MUTE button and the sound cuts off. The word "...
Viewing the Menus Picture 1. With the power on, press the MENU button. Mode : Dynamic The main menu appears on the screen. The menu’ s left side has five icons: Contrast Picture, Sound, Channel, Setup, Input. Brightness Sharpness Color Then press the ENTER button to access the icon’s sub-menu.
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Storing Channels in Memory (Automatic Method) 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Channel ENTER button. Antenna : Air Auto Program ENTER button. Clear Scrambled Channel Channel List Name Fine Tune Signal Strength : On Move Enter Return Move Enter Return...
To Select the Source Use to select TV or other external input sources connected to the TV. Input Use to select the input source of your choice. Source List : TV Edit Name 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. ENTER button.
Picture Control Using Automatic Picture Settings Your TV has Three automatic picture settings ("Dynamic", "Standard", "Movie") that are preset at the factory. You can activate either Dynamic, Standard, Movie by making a selection from the menu. Picture 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Mode : Dynamic Press the ENTER button, to select "Picture".
Adjusting the Color Tone You can change the color of the entire screen according to your preference. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Picture Press the ENTER button to select "Picture". Mode : Dynamic Contrast ENTER button. Brightness Sharpness Color...
Changing the Screen Size Screen size selection depends on the type of video input. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Picture Press the ENTER button, to select "Picture". Size : 16:9 ENTER button. Digital NR : Off Reset : OK Move...
Viewing Picture-in-Picture This product has one built-in tuner, which does not allow PIP to function in the same mode. For example, you cannot watch one TV channel in the main screen, and a different one in the PIP screen. Please see ‘PIP Settings’below for details. You can use the PIP feature to simultaneously watch two video sources.
Changing the Position of the PIP Window ENTER button. Press the ENTER buttons. : On Position Press the EXIT button to exit. Channel : Air 65 Move Enter Return : On Position Channel Move Enter Return HDMI Black Level You can select the black level on the screen to adjust the screen depth. 1.
Sound Control Customizing the Sound The sound settings can be adjusted to suit your personal preference. (Alternatively, you can use one of the "automatic" settings.) 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Sound ENTER button. Equalizer ENTER button. SRS TruSurround XT : Off Auto Volume : Off...
Setting the TruSurround XT TruSurround XT is a patented SRS technology that solves the problem of playing 5.1 multichannel content over two speakers. TruSurround delivers a compelling, virtual surround sound experience through any two-speaker playback system, including internal television speakers. It is fully compatible with all multichannel formats. 1.
Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS) track - Analog Multi-Track Sound 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Multi-Track Options ENTER button. Preferred Language Multi-Track Sound : Stereo ENTER button. Enter Return ENTER button. Multi-Track Options ENTER button. Preferred Language : English Multi-Track Sound : Stereo Mono Press the EXIT button to exit.
Selecting the Internal Mute Sound output from the TV speakers is muted. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Sound ENTER button. Equalizer ENTER button. SRS TruSurround XT : Off Auto Volume : Off Internal Mute : Off Reset Move Enter...
Resetting the Sound Settings to the Factory Defaults If Game Mode is On, the Reset Sound function is activated. Selecting the Reset function resets the equalizer setting to the factory defaults. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Sound ENTER button.
Channel Control Selecting the Antenna 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Channel ENTER button. Antenna : Air Auto Program Clear Scrambled Channel Channel List Name Fine Tune Signal Strength : On Move Enter Return Channel 2. Press the ENTER button to select “Antenna”. Antenna ENTER Cable...
Setting the Channel Lists You can add or delete a channel so only channels you want are displayed. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Channel ENTER button. Antenna : Air Auto Program ENTER Clear Scrambled Channel button. Channel List Name Fine Tune...
To set-up Your Favorite Channels You can set channels you watch frequently as favorites. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Channel ENTER button. Antenna : Air Auto Program ENTER button Clear Scrambled Channel Channel List Name Fine Tune Signal Strength : On Move...
Using the Channel Lists Displays the channel list automatically when you press CH LIST button on the remote. (Choose All, Added, or Favorite) 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Channel ENTER button. Antenna : Air Auto Program ENTER button.
Labeling Channels Channels can be labeled so that their call letters appear whenever the channel is selected. Channel 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Antenna : Air ENTER button. Auto Program ENTER button. Clear Scrambled Channel Channel List Name Fine Tune Signal Strength...
Fine Tuning Analog Channels 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Channel ENTER button. Antenna : Air Auto Program ENTER button. Clear Scrambled Channel Channel List Name Fine Tune Signal Strength : On Move Enter Return Fine Tune To store the fine tuning setting in the TV’s memory, press the ENTER button.
Windows and your particular video card. However, even if your actual screens look different, the same basic set-up information will apply in almost all cases. (If not, contact your computer manufacturer or Samsung Dealer.) 1.
Setting up the TV with your PC How to Auto Adjust Use the Auto Adjust function to have the TV set automatically adjust the video signals the monitor receives. This function does not work in DVI-Digital mode. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Setup ENTER button.
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Changing the Screen Position 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. ENTER button. Image Lock Position ENTER button. Auto Adjustment Image Reset Change to the PC mode first. Resolution : 1360 x 768@60Hz ENTER button. Move Enter Return Press the ENTER button.
Time Setting 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 1.
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Option 2: Setting the Clock Automatically 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Setup Press the buttons to select "Setup", then press the ENTER button. Plug & Play Press the buttons to select "Time", then press the ENTER button. Language : Off Time...
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Setting the Sleep Timer The sleep timer automatically shuts off the TV after a preset time (from 30,60,90,120,150 and 180 minutes). 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Time ENTER button. 1/ 1/ 2005/ 12 : 30 am ENTER button.
Function Description Selecting a Menu Language 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Setup ENTER button. Plug & Play ENTER button. Language : English Time Game Mode : Off V-Chip Caption Menu Transpatency : High More Move Enter Return Setup Plug &...
Viewing Closed Captions (On-Screen Text Messages) - Analog The Analog Caption function operates when watching regular analog channels or when you have an analog external component (such as a VCR) connected. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Setup Plug &...
Viewing Closed Captions (On-Screen Text Messages) - Digital The Digital Captions function operates on digital channels. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Caption ENTER button. Caption : Off Caption Mode : Default ENTER button. Caption Options 3. Press the ENTER button to select “Caption”. ENTER button.
Setting the Function Help Displays help on the menu functions. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Setup Press the buttons to select "Setup", then press the ENTER button. Melody : Off 2. Press the buttons to select “Function Help”, then press the ENTER button. HDMI Black Level : Normal ENTER button.
Using the V-Chip The V-Chip feature automatically locks out programs that are deemed inappropriate for children. The user must enter a PIN (personal ID number) before any of the V-Chip restrictions are set up or changed. When the V-chip feature is activated, the PIP features do not function. Setting Up Your Personal ID Number (PIN) 1.
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How to Enable/Disable the V-Chip 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Setup Press the buttons to select "Setup", then press the ENTER button. Plug & Play Language : English 2. Press the buttons to select “V-Chip”, then press the ENTER button. Time Game Mode : Off...
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3. The “V-Chip” screen will appear. Press the buttons to select “TV Parental V-Chip Guidelines”, then press the ENTER button. V-Chip Lock : On TV Parental Guidelines MPAA Rating Canadian English Canadian French Downloadable U.S. Rating Change PIN Move Enter Return 4.
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How to Set up Restrictions Using the MPAA Ratings: G, PG, PG-13, R, NC-17, X, NR 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).
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How to Set up Restrictions Using the ‘Canadian English’ 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Setup Press the buttons to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Plug & Play Language : English 2. Press the buttons to select “V-Chip”, then press the ENTER button. Time Game Mode : Off...
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How to Set up Restrictions Using the ‘Canadian French’ 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Setup Press the buttons to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Plug & Play Language : English 2. Press the buttons to select “V-Chip”, then press the ENTER button. Time Game Mode : Off...
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Using the V-Chip for Digital channels Parental restriction information can be used while watching DTV channels. Setup 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Plug & Play Press the buttons to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Language : English Time...
Upgrading the Software Samsung may offer upgrades for your TV’s firmware in the future. Please contact the Samsung call center at 1-800-SAMSUNG (7267864) to receive information about downloading upgrades and using a USB drive. Upgrades will be possible by connecting a USB drive to the USB port located on the back of your TV.
Appendix Troubleshooting If none of these troubleshooting tips apply, call your nearest Samsung service center. Problem Possible Solution Poor picture Try another channel. Adjust the antenna. Check all wire connections. Poor sound quality. Try another channel. Adjust the antenna. No picture or sound.
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Problem Possible Solution Horizontal bars appear to flicker, Adjust the Coarse tuning and then adjust the Fine tuning. jitter or shimmer on the image. Vertical bars appear to flicker, Adjust the Coarse tuning and then adjust the Fine tuning. jitter or shimmer on the image. Screen is black and power On your computer check: Power, Signal Cable.
Installing the Stand < 2 > < 3 > 1. Place the TV face down on a soft cloth or cushion on a table. 2. Put the stand into the hole at the bottom of the TV. 3. Insert screw into the hole indicated and tighten. Disconnecting the Stand <...
Wall mount items (sold separately) allow you to mount the TV on the wall. For the detailed information on installing the Wall Mount, see the instruction in the Wall Mount items. Contact a technician for installing the wall bracket. Samsung Electronics is not responsible for any damage to the product or injury to yourself or others if you choose to install the TV on your own.
1. Insert the locking device into the Kensington slot on the LCD TV (Figure 1), and turn it in the locking direction (Figure 2). 2. Connect the Kensington lock cable. 3. Fix the Kensington lock to a desk or a heavy stationary object. Model Name LN-T1953H/ LN-T1954H Screen Size (Diagonal) 19 inch Power Consumption...
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