Samsung LTN226W Manual
Samsung LTN226W Manual

Samsung LTN226W Manual

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  • Page 2: Important Safety Information

    TV receiver on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. Do not place it near a radiator or heat register. If you place the TV receiver on a rack or bookcase, ensure that there is adequate ventilation and that you’ve followed the manufacturer’s instructions for mounting.
  • Page 3 9/2/03 3:33 AM Page 2 • Protect the power cord. Power supply cords should be routed so that they won’t be walked on or pinched by objects placed on or against them. Pay particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the unit.
  • Page 4 • Keep all power adapters apart. ->Possible fire hazard. • Keep power adapter away from any other heat source. ->Possible fire hazard. • Remove and discard vinyl bag from power adapter before use. ->Possible fire hazard. • Always keep power adapters in well-ventilated area. Safety...
  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    Caution: FCC/CSA regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user’s authority to operate it. Caution: To prevent electric shock, match the wide blade of plug to the wide slot, and fully insert the plug.
  • Page 6: Fcc Information

    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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Turning the TV On and Off ........15...
  • Page 8 Special Sound Options ........37...
  • Page 9: Chapter 1: Your New Tv

    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 10: Familiarizing Yourself With Your New 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. POWER Press to turn the TV on and off.
  • Page 11: 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 - 14.
  • Page 12: Remote Control

    O U R Remote Control Frequently Used 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 TV. POWER Turns the TV on and off.
  • Page 13: Dolby Virtual

    (While the main screen is in PC mode, it does not work.) You can use the remote control up to 23 feet from the TV. When using the remote, always point it directly at the TV. Page 5 English- PRE-CH Tunes to the previous channel.
  • Page 14: Chapter 2: Installation

    VHF and UHF Antennas”, on page 7. Antennas with 300-ohm Flat Twin Leads If you are using an off-air antenna (such as a roof antenna or “rabbit ears”) that has 300-ohm twin flat leads, follow the directions below. Place the wires from...
  • Page 15: Antennas With 75-Ohm Round Leads

    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. This procedure requires a an optional combiner-adaptor (available at most electronics shops).
  • Page 16: Connecting To A Cable Box That Descrambles All Channels

    If your cable box descrambles only some channels (such as premium channels), follow the instructions below. You will need a two-way splitter, an RF (A/B) switch, and four lengths of coaxial cable. (These items are available at most electronics stores.)
  • Page 17 Set the A/B switch to the “B” position to view scrambled channels. (When you set the A/B switch to “B,” you will need to tune your TV to the cable box’s output channel, which is usually channel 3 or 4.)
  • Page 18: Connecting A Vcr

    TV. If you have a “mono” (non-stereo) VCR, use the Y-connector (not supplied) to hook up to the left and right audio input jacks of the TV. If your VCR is stereo, you must connect two cables.
  • Page 19: Connecting An S-Vhs Vcr

    VCR and the S-VIDEO INPUT jack on the TV. An S-video cable is usually included with an S-VHS VCR. (If not, check your local electronics store.) Connecting a Digital TV Set-Top Box The connections for a typical set-top box are shown below.
  • Page 20: Connecting A Dvd Player

    9/2/03 3:24 AM 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...
  • Page 21: Connecting A Pc

    9/2/03 3:24 AM N S TA L L AT I O N 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. DVI-D TV rear panel...
  • Page 22: Connecting To A Sub-Woofer

    06.CHAPTER2_EN 9/2/03 3:24 AM N S TA L L AT I O N Connecting to a Sub-woofer. Installing Batteries in the Remote Control Slide the cover out completely. Install two AA size batteries. Replace the cover. Page 14 English- Connect an audio cable between...
  • Page 23: Chapter 3: Operation

    07.CHAPTER3_EN 9/2/03 3:24 AM C h a p t e r T h r e e P E R AT I O N Turning the TV On and Off Press the POWER button. You can also use the Power button on the front panel.
  • Page 24 07.CHAPTER3_EN 9/2/03 3:24 AM P E R AT I O N Press the LEFT/RIGHT button to select the desired video signal source. Press the MENU button to enter the video signal source, and then the “Ant Input check” is automatically displayed.
  • Page 25: Viewing The Menus And On-Screen Displays

    Use the UP/DOWN 5 icons. Then press RIGHT sub-menu. Press the MENU button to exit. Viewing the Display The display identifies the current channel and the status of certain audio-video settings. Press the Display button on the remote control. The TV will display the...
  • Page 26: Selecting A Menu Language

    07.CHAPTER3_EN 9/2/03 3:24 AM Page 18 P E R AT I O N Selecting a Menu Language Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the DOWN button to select “Function”, then press the RIGHT button. Press the DOWN button to select Language.
  • Page 27: Memorizing The Channels

    Selecting the Video Signal-source Before your television can begin memorizing the available channels, you must specify the type of signal source that is connected to the TV (i.e., an antenna or a cable system). Press the MENU button to display the menu.
  • Page 28: Storing Channels In Memory (Automatic Method)

    “Auto program”. Press the RIGHT button. The TV will begin memorizing all of the available channels. After all the available channels are stored, the Auto program menu reappears. Press the MENU button to exit. Page 20 button. English- The TV automatically cycles...
  • Page 29: Adding And Erasing Channels (Manual Method)

    Using the Channel Buttons Press the CH When you press the You will see all the channels that the TV has memorized. (The TV must have memorized at least three channels.) You will not see channels that were either erased or not memorized.
  • Page 30: Adjusting The Volume

    Press the 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. The word “Mute” will appear in the lower-left corner of the screen.
  • Page 31: 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 32: 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 next page.) Press the MENU button to display the menu.
  • Page 33: Using Automatic Picture Settings

    Your TV has two automatic picture settings (“Standard”, “Mild” and “Dynamic”) that are preset at the factory. You can activate either Standard, Mild or Dynamic by pressing P.MODE (or by making a selection from the menu). Or, you can select “Custom” which automatically recalls your personalized picture settings.
  • Page 34: 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.
  • Page 35: Using Automatic Sound Settings

    Your TV has four automatic sound settings (“Standard”, “Music”, “Movie”, “Speech” and “Custom”) that are preset at the factory. You can activate any of them by pressing the S.MODE button (or by making a selection from the on-screen menu). Or, you can select “Equalizer”, which automatically recalls your personalized sound settings.
  • Page 36: Viewing A Vcr Or Camcorder Tape

    9/2/03 3:24 AM P E R AT I O N Viewing a VCR or Camcorder Tape You must select the appropriate mode in order to view the VCR or Camcorder signal on the TV. Press the MENU button to display the menu.
  • Page 37: Chapter 4: Special Features

    E AT U R E S Setting Up 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.
  • Page 38 Setting Up the Remote to Operate Your Cable Box Note on Using Remote Control Modes: Cable Box When your remote control is in “Cable Box” mode, the volume buttons still control your TV’s volume. Page 30 Turn off your cable box.
  • Page 39 Setting Up the Remote to Operate Your DVD Setting Up the Remote to Operate Your DVD Note on Using Remote Control Modes: DVD When your remote control is in “DVD” mode, the volume buttons still control your TV’s volume. Page 31 Turn off your DVD.
  • Page 40: Remote Control Codes

    08.CHAPTER4_EN 9/2/03 3:25 AM Remote Control Codes VCR Codes Admiral Aiwa Audio Dynamics Bell&Howell Broksonic Candle 016,018,022,054,055,061 Canon Citizen 016,018,022,054,055,061 Colortyme Craig Curtis-Mathes 009,016,017,023,024,055,062,073,076 Daewoo 003,004,005,006,007,008,022,054,085 Dimensia Dynatech Electrohome 017,018,019,022,024,029,032,036,043, Emerson 050,051,056,058,066,071,074,076,077,079 011,021,027,028,052,057,067 Fisher Funai Go Video Harman Kardon 014,024,044,045...
  • Page 41: Fine Tuning Channels

    9/2/03 3:25 AM 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 42: 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 43: Setting The Blue Screen Mode

    E AT U R E S 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”...
  • Page 44: 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. • Zoom 1,2 : Magnifies the size of the picture on screen. •...
  • Page 45: Special Sound Options

    Choose SAP to listen to the Separate Audio Program, which is usually a foreign-language translation. You can also change the MTS setting by pressing the “MTS” button on the remote control. (When you change channels, MTS is set to “Stereo” automatically.
  • Page 46: Auto Volume

    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 signal is high or by raising the sound output when the modulation signal is low.
  • Page 47: 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 48: Adjusting The Headphone Sound

    P E C I A L E AT U R E S Adjusting the Headphone Sound The headphone option is especially useful when simultaneously watching the main screen and the PIP window. Press the MENU button to display the menu.
  • Page 49: Selecting The Sound

    9/2/03 3:25 AM P E C I A L E AT U R E S Selecting the Sound You can select either Main or Sub when PIP is On. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the DOWN button to select “Sound”, then press the...
  • Page 50: Setting The On/Off Timer

    English- Before using the timer, you must set the TV’s clock. (See “Setting the Clock” on page 23) When you set the hours, make sure the correct time of day (AM or PM) appears to the left of the hour.
  • Page 51 'Timer on' situation. This function will prevent the leakage accident or dissipation caused by the occation that your TV will be left in turned on situation for a long time due to 'Timer on'. (when you are away on holiday for example)
  • Page 52: Viewing Closed Captions

    All VCRs record the closed caption signal from television programs, so home-recorded video tapes also provide closed captions. Most pre-recorded commercial video tapes provide closed captions as well. Check for the closed caption symbol in your television schedule and on the tape’s packaging: Note: The Caption feature does not work with DVD or DTV signals.
  • Page 53: Viewing Picture-In-Picture

    E AT U R E S Viewing Picture-in-Picture This product has one tuner built-in, which does not allow PIP to function in the same mode. Please see 'PIP Settings' below for details. You can use the PIP feature to simultaneously watch two video sources.
  • Page 54: Contents

    “TV”, “Video”, “S-Video”, “Component 1” and “Component 2”. Swapping the Contents of the PIP image and Main image When you press the SWAP button, the image in the PIP window will appear on the main screen, and vice versa. Changing the PIP Channel Press the PIP CH that appears in the PIP window.
  • Page 55: Using The V-Chip

    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. Setting Up Your Personal ID Number (PIN) Press the MENU button to display the menu.
  • Page 56: How To Enable/Disable The V-Chip

    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 57 While the “U” or ”B” is blinking, press the UP/DOWN Press the MENU button once to save the TV guidelines. A TV-Rating will be highlighted, and no letters will blink. To exit this screen, press the MENU again. To select a different TV-Rating, press the UP/DOWN Note 1: The TV-Y7, TV-PG, TV-14 and TV-MA have additional options.
  • Page 58: How To Set Up Restrictions Using The Mpaa Ratings: G, Pg, Pg-13, R, Nc-17, X

    Next, while the TV-Rating is selected, repeatedly press the RIGHT This will cycle through the available sub-ratings (FV,L, S, D or V). A blinking letter (“U” or “B”) will be displayed for each sub-rating. While the “U” or “B” is blinking, press the UP/DOWN Press MENU once to save the TV guidelines.
  • Page 59: How To Reset The Tv After The V-Chip Blocks A Channel ("Emergency Escape")

    How to Reset the TV after the V-Chip Blocks a Channel (“Emergency Escape”) If the TV is tuned to a restricted channel, the V-Chip will block it. The screen will go blank and the following message will appear: “Excessive rating”.
  • Page 60: Chapter 5: Pc Display

    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. Even if your actual screens look different, the same, basic set-up information will apply in most cases.
  • Page 61: Adjusting The Screen Quality

    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 62: Changing The Screen Position

    9/2/03 3:25 AM 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 DOWN button to select “PC”,...
  • Page 63: Changing The Screen Color Standard

    9/2/03 3:25 AM 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 DOWN button to select “PC”,...
  • Page 64: Adjusting The Screen Color Settings

    9/2/03 3:25 AM 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 DOWN button to select “PC”,...
  • Page 65: 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 service center.
  • Page 66 10.CHAPTER6_EN 9/2/03 3:25 AM 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.
  • Page 67: Appendix

    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 68: Installing Vesa Compliant Mounting Devices

    Assemble the wall mount kit according to the instructions provided with it. Securely attach Ergotron’s flat panel, triple pivot direct mount adapter to the back of the TV using the four 4mm, .7 pitch x 10mm screws provided with the arm. Secure the assembly to the wall using four 3/16 by 3-inch long toggle bolts.
  • Page 69: Attaching A Wall Or Arm Mounting Device

    Unplug the LCD TV from the power outlet before cleaning. • To clean your flat panel display screen, lightly dampen a soft, clean cloth with water or mild detergent. If possible, use a special screen cleaning tissue or solution suitable for the antistatic coating.
  • Page 70: Using The Anti-Theft Kensington Lock

    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 71: Pin Assignments

    Using Your TV in Another Country If you plan to take your TV with you to a foreign country, please be aware of the different television systems that are in use around the world. A TV designed for one system may not work properly with another system due to differences in the TV channel frequencies.
  • Page 72: Specifications

    (600 x 66.8 x 443.5 mm / 7.1 kg) With stand 23.62 x 7.28 x 18.43inch / 19.40 lbs (600 x 185 x 468 mm / 8.8 kg) Operating Temperature 50 °F to 104 °F (10 °C to 40 °C) Operating Humidity 10% to 80% Storage Temperature -13 °F to 113 °F (-25 °C to 45 °C)

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