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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 BN68-00275D-00 LTM295W LTM405W LCD TELEVISION Owner’s Instructions...
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Page 2: Safety Instructions
Warning! Important Safety Instructions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 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 capabili- ties, 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 • Avoid overhead power lines. An outside antenna system should not be placed in the vicinity of over- head power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, be extremely careful to keep from touching the power lines or circuits.
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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 (Cont.) ..4.9 Special Sound Options ........4.9 Setting a Multichannel Television Stereo (MTS) Soundtrack .
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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 Front Panel Buttons The buttons on the front panel control your TV’ s basic features, including the on-screen menu. To use the more advanced features, you must use the remote control. Œ 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 that will be connected continuously, such as a VCR or a DVD player. For more information on connecting equipment, see pages 2.1 – 2.9. How to hookup the TV to the DC adapter Œ... -
Page 10: Remote Control
Æ PIP ı MTS (Multichannel ˜ V.DOLBY ENG 1.4 Selects a target device to be con- trolled by the Samsung remote control (i.e., TV, VCR, Cable box, or DVD). Tunes to the previous channel. Press the menu to exit. Displays the main on-screen menu. - Page 11 O U R Remote Control ¯ RESET If your remote control is not func- tioning properly, take out the bat- teries and press the reset button for about 2~3 seconds. Re-insert the batteries and try using the remote control again. ˘...
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Page 12: 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 13: 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 14: 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 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 15 N S TA L L AT I O N Connect a coaxial cable between the ANTENNA OUT termi- nal 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.
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Page 16: 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. -
Page 17: 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 18: Connecting A Dvd Player (480I, 480P)
N S TA L L AT I O N Connecting a DVD Player (480i, 480p) 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 COMPONENT1(DVD) L, R AUDIO INPUT jacks on the TV and the AUDIO... -
Page 19: Connecting Speakers
N S TA L L AT I O N Connecting Speakers Connect the Left, Right audio speaker cable to the external speaker output jacks on the rear of the TV, matching the red “+” and the black “-” ends of the cable with the diagram on the TV. -
Page 20: 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. (Also see “Viewing a VCR or Camcorder Tape” on page 3.17) Locate the A/V output jacks on the camcorder. -
Page 21: 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. ENG 2.10 Make sure to match the “ ” and – “ ”... -
Page 22: Chapter 3: Operation
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 23: 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. Press the CH button to select “Language”. Press the VOL + button to select the appropriate language: English, Español, or Français. -
Page 24: 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 25: 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 1~4 on previous page. Press the MENU button. Press the CH button to select “Channel”, then press the VOL + button. -
Page 26: 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 27: 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 28: 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 DISPLAY.) Press the MENU button to display the on-screen menu. -
Page 29: 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 30: 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 “Cus- tom”) 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 “Cus- tom”... -
Page 31: 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 32: 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 33: 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. Main Press the TV/VIDEO VIDEO button. S-VIDEO PC Analog PC Digital Main Press the CH or CH VIDEO... -
Page 34: Customizing Your Remote Control
TV, the universal remote can also operate a VCR, DVD and a cable box (even if your VCR and cable box are made by manufacturers other than Samsung). Note: The remote control might not be compatible with all DVD Players, VCRs and Cable boxes. -
Page 35: Vcr Codes
P E C I A L E AT U R E S VCR Codes DVD Codes ENG 4.2... -
Page 36: Setting Up Your Remote Control To Operate Your Cable Box
Press the MODE button and make sure that the CABLE LED is illuminated. On your Samsung remote control, press the SET button. Enter 3 digits of the cable box code listed below for your brand of cable box. -
Page 37: Fine Tuning Channels
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. Press the CH button to select “Channel”, then press the VOL + button. -
Page 38: 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 39: Dnie (Digital Natural Image Engine)
P E C I A L E AT U R E S DNIe (Digital Natural Image engine) Samsung’ s New Technology bring you more detailed image with contrast enhancement and white enhancement. New image compensation algorithm gives brighter, clearer to our customers. DNIe Technology will fit every signals into your eyes. -
Page 40: Selecting The Color Tone
P E C I A L E AT U R E S Selecting the Color Tone Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the VOL + button to display the Picture menu. Press the CH button to select “Color tone.” Press the VOL + or VOL - buttons to select “Cool 2”, “Cool 1”, “Warm 1”,... -
Page 41: Changing The Screen Size
P E C I A L E AT U R E S Changing the Screen Size Press the P.SIZE button to change the screen size. • Wide: Sets the picture to 16:9 wide mode. • Panorama: Use this mode for the wide aspect ratio of a panoramic picture. •... -
Page 42: Special Sound Options
P E C I A L E AT U R E S Special Sound Options Setting a Multichannel Television Stereo (MTS) Soundtrack When MTS is set to “Auto”, MTS will be set automatically to "Mono" or "Stereo", accord- ing to the signal transmitted from the broadcasting company. If a channel is selected in an area where reception is poor, the sound might be distorted. -
Page 43: Choosing A Multichannel Television Stereo (Mts) Soundtrack
P E C I A L E AT U R E S Choosing a Multichannel Television Stereo (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. Some- times SAP has unrelated information like news or weather.) Press the MENU button to display the menu. -
Page 44: 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 Dolby effect. The center and surround sounds are mixed into the L/R speakers. Press the MENU button to display the menu. -
Page 45: Auto Volume
P E C I A L E AT U R E S Auto Volume Each broadcasting station has its own signal conditions, and it is inconvenient to adjust the volume every time the channel is changed. “Auto volume” automatically adjusts the volume of the desired channel by lowering the sound output when the modulation sig- nal is high or by raising the sound output when the modulation signal is low. -
Page 46: Selecting The Sound Source
P E C I A L E AT U R E S Selecting the Sound Source You can select either Main or Sub when PIP is On. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the CH button to select “Sound”, then press the VOL + button Press the CH... -
Page 47: Subwoofer
P E C I A L E AT U R E S Subwoofer An attached subwoofer can be turned on or off in the menu. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the CH button to select “Sound”, then press the VOL + button Press the CH button to... -
Page 48: Setting The On/Off Timer
P E C I A L E AT U R E S Setting the On/Off Timer Press the MENU button to display the on-screen menu. Press the CH button three times to select “Function”, then press the VOL + button. Press the VOL + button to select “Time”. - Page 49 P E C I A L E AT U R E S Press the VOL + button to select “On/Off.” Press the CH or CH buttons to turn the on- timer “On.” (Repeatedly pressing the CH buttons will alter- nate between on and off.) When finished, press the VOL + button.
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Page 50: Setting The Preferred Channel Volume Level
P E C I A L E AT U R E S Setting the Preferred Channel Volume Level When the timer automatically turns on the TV, the preferred channel and volume can be set as you want. Note : PIP must be off to perform this function. Press the MENU button to display the on-screen menu. -
Page 51: 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 52: 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 trans- lations. -
Page 53: 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: While V-Chip is in operation, PIP function cannot be used. Activating Picture-in-Picture Press the MENU button to display the menu. -
Page 54: 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 55: Selecting A Signal Source (Antenna Or Cable) For Pip
P E C I A L E AT U R E S Selecting a Signal Source (Antenna or Cable) 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 56: Changing The Pip Channel (Ltm405W)
P E C I A L E AT U R E S Changing the PIP Channel (LTM405W) Press the PIP CH or CH button to change the channel that appears in the PIP window. Changing the Location of the PIP Window When you press the LOCATE button repeatedly, the PIP win- dow moves from corner to corner on the TV screen. -
Page 57: 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 58: 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 59 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.
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Page 60: 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 61: How To Reset The Tv After 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 + but- ton. Repeatedly press the CH button to select a par- ticular MPAA category. (When a category is selected, its color changes to blue.) Pressing the CH... -
Page 62: Chapter 5: Pc Display
C h a p t e r 5 P C 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. -
Page 63: How To Set Up Your Pc Software (Windows Only)
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 “Settings” on the Win- dows start menu. -
Page 64: Adjusting The Screen Quality
P C 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 65: Changing The Screen Position
P C D I S P L AY Changing the Screen Position Press the TV/VIDEO button on the remote control to select the PC Analog mode. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the CH button to select “PC”, then press the VOL + button. -
Page 66: Changing The Screen Color Standard
P C D I S P L AY Changing the Screen Color Standard Press the TV/VIDEO button on the remote control to select the PC Analog mode. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the CH button to select “PC”, then press the VOL + button. -
Page 67: Adjusting The Screen Color Settings
P C D I S P L AY Adjusting the Screen Color Settings Press the TV/VIDEO button on the remote control to select the PC Analog mode. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the CH button to select “PC”, then press the VOL + button. -
Page 68: To Initialize The Screen Position Or Color Settings
P C 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 69: 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 70 R O U B L E S H O O T I N G Problem “Not Supported Mode!” mes- sage. 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.
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Page 71: Appendix
P P E N D I X Setting the Stand Note: The LTM295W TV is shipped with the stand attached. The stand for the LTM405W is sold separately and must be assembled in the following steps. Fasten the stand support top onto both ends of the stand-swivel using screws (M4x12, yellow). -
Page 72: Chapter 2: Installation
P P E N D I X Wall Installation Instructions Contact a professional installer if you are unsure about wall mount installation, as unskilled installation may cause injury or damage to the set. Unit/wall -Adapter Assembling Unit/wall -Adapter Installation Unit/wall -Adapter Installation When installing the speaker to LTM295W TV, connect the SPEAKER-BRACKET first and... - Page 73 P P E N D I X Unit/Hinge Installation I) Gypsum board II) Wooden wall Install the TV to the Unit/Hinge Wall Mount Accessories (Wall Mount kit is sold separately) Œ ´ Bracket/adapter Bracket/adapter bracket kit (2EA) bridge (1EA) (2EA) * Bolt and nuts used to install the Unit/Hinge are not provided.
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Page 74: Using The Anti-Theft Kensington Lock
P P E N D I X Using the Anti-Theft Kensington Lock 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 75: 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 ENG A.5 Composite H/V Green Blue GND (DDC Return) GND-Red GND-Green GND-Blue No Connection... -
Page 76: 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. -
Page 77: 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 78: Specifications
P P E N D I X Specifications Size Panel Pixel Pitch Type Display area Viewing Angle Horizontal *Frequency Vertical Display Display Color Optimum Mode Resolution Maximum Mode Input Signal Sync. Video signal Color system Video Video system Video In Component Audio In Power Supply... -
Page 79: Fcc Information
Commission. It is available from the U.S. Gov- ernment Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402, Stock Number 004-000-00345-4 . The party responsible for product compliance: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD America QA Lab of Samsung 3351 Michelson Drive, Suite #290, Irvine, CA92612 USA Tel) 949-975-7310 Fax) 949-922-8301...
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