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COVER.qxd.q
3/22/04 4:04 AM
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1-800-SAMSUNG(1-800-726-7864)
U . S . A
Samsung Electronics America
Service Division
400 Valley Road, Suite 201
Mount Arlington, NJ 07856
www.samsungusa.com
Canada
Samsung Electronics Canada Inc.
Samsung Customer Care
7037 Financial Drive
Mississauga, Ontario
L5N 6R3
www.samsung.ca
BN68-00633A-03
LT-P 1545
LT-P 1745
LT-P 2045
This device is a Class B digital apparatus.

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  • Page 1 U . S . A Samsung Electronics America Service Division 400 Valley Road, Suite 201 Mount Arlington, NJ 07856 www.samsungusa.com Canada Samsung Electronics Canada Inc. Samsung Customer Care 7037 Financial Drive Mississauga, Ontario L5N 6R3 www.samsung.ca LT-P 1545 LT-P 1745...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents.qxd.q 3/22/04 3:59 AM O N T E N T S Chapter 1: Your New TV Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 3: Special Features Chapter 4: Operation Page 1 List of Features ..........1 List of Parts .
  • Page 3 Contents.qxd.q 3/22/04 3:59 AM O N T E N T S Chapter 5: PC Display Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Appendix Page 2 Using Automatic Sound Settings ......23 To select the Sound option .

  • Page 4: List Of Features

    BN68-00633A-00Eng 1.qxd.q 3/22/04 4:05 AM Page 1 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: •...

  • Page 5: Familiarizing Yourself With Your New Tv

    BN68-00633A-00Eng 1.qxd.q 3/22/04 4:05 AM O U R Familiarizing Yourself with Your New 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. SOURCE Displays a menu of all of the available input sources (TV, VIDEO, S-VIDEO,...

  • Page 6: Rear Panel Jacks

    BN68-00633A-00Eng 1.qxd.q 3/22/04 4:05 AM 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~ 12. POWER INPUT PC AUDIO IN (STEREO) PC VIDEO INPUT...

  • Page 7: Remote Control

    BN68-00633A-00Eng 1.qxd.q 3/22/04 4:05 AM O U R 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 TV. POWER (See Page 13) Turns the TV on and off.

  • Page 8: Installing Batteries In The Remote Control

    BN68-00633A-00Eng 1.qxd.q 3/22/04 4:05 AM O U R Installing Batteries in the Remote Control Slide the cover out completely. Install two AAA size batteries. Replace the cover. If remote control doesn’t work Check the following: 1. Is the TV power switch on? 2.

  • Page 9: Connecting Vhf And Uhf Antennas

    BN68-00633A-00Eng 1.qxd.q 3/22/04 4:05 AM C h a p t e r Tw o 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”...

  • Page 10: Antennas With 75-Ohm Round Leads

    BN68-00633A-00Eng 1.qxd.q 3/22/04 4:05 AM 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 11: Connecting To A Cable Box That Descrambles All Channels

    BN68-00633A-00Eng 1.qxd.q 3/22/04 4:05 AM 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 12 BN68-00633A-00Eng 1.qxd.q 3/22/04 4:05 AM 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...

  • Page 13: Connecting A Vcr

    BN68-00633A-00Eng 1.qxd.q 3/22/04 4:05 AM 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 6-9). Skip step 1 if you have not yet connected to an antenna or a cable system.

  • Page 14: 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...

  • Page 15: Connecting A Dvd Player

    BN68-00633A-00Eng 1.qxd.q 3/22/04 4:05 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 L, R AUDIO INPUT jacks on the TV and...

  • Page 16: Turning The Tv On And Off

    BN68-00633A-00Eng 1.qxd.q 3/22/04 4:05 AM C h a p t e r T h r e e P E C I A L E AT U R E S Turning the TV On and Off Press the POWER button on the remote control. You can also use the Power button on the front panel.

  • Page 17: Viewing The Display

    BN68-00633A-00Eng 1.qxd.q 3/22/04 4:05 AM P E C I A L E AT U R E S Viewing the Display The display identifies the current channel and the status of certain audio-video settings. Press the INFO button on the remote control. The TV will display the channel, the type of sound, and the status...

  • Page 18: Plug & Play Feature

    BN68-00633A-00Eng 2.qxd.q 3/22/04 4:05 AM C h a p t e r F o u r P E R AT I O N 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 control.

  • Page 19: Memorizing The Channels

    BN68-00633A-00Eng 2.qxd.q 3/22/04 4:05 AM 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.

  • Page 20: Storing Channels In Memory (Automatic Method)

    BN68-00633A-00Eng 2.qxd.q 3/22/04 4:05 AM P E R AT I O N Storing Channels in Memory (Automatic Method) First, select the correct signal source (Air, STD, HRC, IRC). See steps 1~2 on previous page. Press the MENU button. Press the UP/DOWN to select “Channel”, then press the ENTER...

  • Page 21: Add And Del Channels (Manual Method)

    BN68-00633A-00Eng 2.qxd.q 3/22/04 4:05 AM P E R AT I O N ADD and DEL Channels (Manual Method) Use the number buttons to directly select the channel to Add or Delete. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Channel”, then press the ENTER Press the UP/DOWN...

  • Page 22: To Select The Input Source

    BN68-00633A-00Eng 2.qxd.q 3/22/04 4:05 AM P E R AT I O N To select the Input Source Use to select TV or other external input sources connected to the TV. Use to select the screen of your choice. Press the MENU button to display the on-screen menu.

  • Page 23: To Edit The Input Source Name

    BN68-00633A-00Eng 2.qxd.q 3/22/04 4:05 AM P E R AT I O N To Edit the Input Source Name Name the input device connected to the input jacks to make your input source selection easier. Press the MENU button to display the menu.

  • Page 24: Using Automatic Picture Settings

    BN68-00633A-00Eng 2.qxd.q 3/22/04 4:05 AM P E R AT I O N Using Automatic Picture Settings Your TV has four automatic picture settings (“Dynamic”, “Standard”, “Movie”, “Custom”) that are preset at the factory. You can activate either Dynamic, Standard, or Movie by pressing P.MODE (or by making a selection from the menu).

  • Page 25: Customizing The Picture

    BN68-00633A-00Eng 2.qxd.q 3/22/04 4:05 AM 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 the previous page.) Press the MENU button to display the menu.

  • Page 26: Using Automatic Sound Settings

    BN68-00633A-00Eng 2.qxd.q 3/22/04 4:05 AM P E R AT I O N Using Automatic Sound Settings Your TV has two automatic sound settings (“Standard”, and “Speech”) that are preset at the factory. You can activate either of them by pressing the S.MODE button (or by making a selection from the on-screen menu).

  • Page 27: To Select The Sound Option

    BN68-00633A-00Eng 2.qxd.q 3/22/04 4:05 AM P E R AT I O N To select the Sound option The sound settings can be adjusted to suit your personal preference. (Alternatively, you can use one of the “automatic” settings. See the previous page.) Depending on the particular program being broadcast, you can listen to stereo, mono, or a Separate Audio Program.

  • Page 28: Selecting A Menu Language

    BN68-00633A-00Eng 2.qxd.q 3/22/04 4:05 AM P E R AT I O N Selecting a Menu Language Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the UP/DOWN to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Press the UP/DOWN to select Language. Press the ENTER button.

  • Page 29: Setting The Blue Screen Mode

    BN68-00633A-00Eng 2.qxd.q 3/22/04 4:05 AM P E R AT I O N 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” mode to “Off ”.

  • Page 30: Adjusting The Color Tone

    BN68-00633A-00Eng 3.qxd.q 3/22/04 4:04 AM P E R AT I O N Adjusting the Color Tone You can change the color of the entire screen according to your preference. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the UP/DOWN to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button.

  • Page 31: Automatic Volume Control

    BN68-00633A-00Eng 3.qxd.q 3/22/04 4:04 AM P E R AT I O N Automatic Volume Control Reduces the differences in volume level among broadcasters. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the UP/DOWN to select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button.

  • Page 32: Setting The Clock

    BN68-00633A-00Eng 3.qxd.q 3/22/04 4:04 AM 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 the INFO button.) Option 1: Setting the Clock Manually Press the MENU button to display the on-screen...

  • Page 33: Option 2: Using The Local Pbs Channel To Automatically

    BN68-00633A-00Eng 3.qxd.q 3/22/04 4:04 AM P E R AT I O N Option 2: Using the Local PBS Channel to Automatically Press the MENU button to display the on-screen menu. Press the UP/DOWN to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button.
  • Page 34 BN68-00633A-00Eng 3.qxd.q 3/22/04 4:04 AM P E R AT I O N Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select "Time Zone" then press the ENTER button. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to change Time Zone. Sequence: ATL., EAST, CEN, MTN, PAC., ALAS, HAW..

  • Page 35: Setting The On/Off Timer

    BN68-00633A-00Eng 3.qxd.q 3/22/04 4:04 AM P E R AT I O N Setting the On/Off Timer Press the MENU button to display the on-screen menu. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Press the ENTER button to select "Time".
  • Page 36 BN68-00633A-00Eng 3.qxd.q 3/22/04 4:04 AM P E R AT I O N Press the LEFT/RIGHT buttons to select Setup. Press the UP/DOWN to set the “On”. (Repeatedly pressing the UP/DOWN buttons will alternate between On and Off.) When finished, press the ENTER button.

  • Page 37: Setting The Sleep Timer

    BN68-00633A-00Eng 3.qxd.q 3/22/04 4:05 AM P E R AT I O N Setting the Sleep Timer Set the timer for the TV to turn off at the preset time automatically. Sleep timer Press the MENU button to display the on-screen menu.

  • Page 38: Viewing Closed Captions

    BN68-00633A-00Eng 3.qxd.q 3/22/04 4:05 AM P E R AT I O N 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 39: Using The V-Chip

    BN68-00633A-00Eng 3.qxd.q 3/22/04 4:05 AM P E R AT I O N 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 40: How To Enable/Disable The V-Chip

    BN68-00633A-00Eng 3.qxd.q 3/22/04 4:05 AM P E R AT I O N How to Enable/Disable the V-Chip Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the UP/DOWN to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Press the UP/DOWN to select “V-Chip”, then press the ENTER button.

  • Page 41: How To Set Up Restrictions Using The 'Tv Guidelines

    BN68-00633A-00Eng 3.qxd.q 3/22/04 4:05 AM P E R AT I O N 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 42 BN68-00633A-00Eng 3.qxd.q 3/22/04 4:05 AM P E R AT I O N At this point, one of the TV-Ratings is selected. Press the ENTER( highlighted. (U= Unblocked, B= Blocked) When the color of the “U” or “B” is highlighted, press the ENTER( A TV-Rating will be highlighted.

  • Page 43: How To Set Up Restrictions Using The Mpaa Ratings

    BN68-00633A-00Eng 3.qxd.q 3/22/04 4:05 AM How to Set up Restrictions Using the MPAA Ratings: G, PG, PG-13, R, NC-17, X 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).

  • Page 44: How To Reset The Tv After The V-Chip Blocks A Channel ('Emergency Escape')

    BN68-00633A-00Eng 3.qxd.q 3/22/04 4:05 AM Repeatedly press the UP/DOWN to select a particular MPAA category. (When a category is selected, its color changes to yellow.) Pressing the UP/DOWN will cycle through the MPAA categories: Press the UP/DOWN Press the ENTER( Press the EXIT button to save the settings and to clear all screens.

  • Page 45: Using Your Tv As A Computer (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. (If not, contact your computer manufacturer or Samsung Dealer.) Page 42 First, click on “Settings” on the Windows start menu.

  • Page 46: Adjusting The Screen Quality

    BN68-00633A-00Eng 4.qxd.q 3/22/04 4:04 AM PC D 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 47: Changing The Screen Position

    BN68-00633A-00Eng 4.qxd.q 3/22/04 4:04 AM PC D I S P L AY Changing the Screen Position Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Setup”, then press the button. ENTER Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “PC”, then press the ENTER Press the...

  • Page 48: To Initialize The Screen Position Or Color Settings

    BN68-00633A-00Eng 4.qxd.q 3/22/04 4:04 AM 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 UP/DOWN buttons to select “Setup”, then press the button. ENTER Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select...

  • Page 49: How To Auto Adjust

    BN68-00633A-00Eng 4.qxd.q 3/22/04 4:04 AM PC D I S P L AY How to Auto Adjust Use the Auto Adjust function to have the TV set automatically adjust the video signals the monitor receives. The function also automatically fine-tunes the settings and adjusts the frequency values and positions.

  • Page 50: Using Automatic Picture Settings

    BN68-00633A-00Eng 4.qxd.q 3/22/04 4:04 AM PC D I S P L AY Using Automatic Picture Settings Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the UP/DOWN to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button twice. Press the UP/DOWN select the “Entertain”, “Internet”, “Text”, or “Custom”...

  • Page 51: Customizing The Picture

    BN68-00633A-00Eng 4.qxd.q 3/22/04 4:04 AM PC D I S P L AY Customizing the 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 to display the menu.

  • Page 52: Adjusting The Color Tone

    BN68-00633A-00Eng 4.qxd.q 3/22/04 4:04 AM PC D I S P L AY Adjusting the Color Tone You can change the color of the entire screen according to your preference. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the UP/DOWN to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button.

  • Page 53: Customizing The Color

    BN68-00633A-00Eng 4.qxd.q 3/22/04 4:04 AM PC D I S P L AY Customizing the color Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the UP/DOWN to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. Press the UP/DOWN to select “Color Control”, then press the ENTER button.

  • Page 54: Identifying Problems

    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. Identifying Problems...
  • Page 55 BN68-00633A-00Eng 4.qxd.q 3/22/04 4:04 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 56: Using The Anti-Theft Kensington Lock

    BN68-00633A-00Eng 4.qxd.q 3/22/04 4:04 AM P P E N D I X Using the 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 device has to be purchased separately. The appearance and locking method may differ from the illustration depending on the manufacturer.

  • Page 57: Installing The Wall Mount Kit (Sold Separately)

    BN68-00633A-00Eng 4.qxd.q 3/22/04 4:04 AM Page 54 P P E N D I X Installing the Wall Mount Kit This installation is to be used when attaching the wall mount to a concrete wall. When attaching to other building materials, please contact your nearest dealer. Secure the bracket to the wall.

  • Page 58: Installing Vesa Compliant Mounting Devices

    BN68-00633A-00Eng 4.qxd.q 3/22/04 4:04 AM P P E N D I X Installing VESA compliant mounting devices Align the mounting interface pad with the holes in the rear cover mounting pad and secure it with the four screws that come with the arm-type base, wall mount hanger or other bases. Wall Mount Instructions The following instructions apply to a hollow sheet-rock wall only.

  • Page 59: Cleaning And Maintaining Your Tv

    BN68-00633A-00Eng 4.qxd.q 3/22/04 4:04 AM P P E N D I X Cleaning and Maintaining Your TV 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 60: Display Mode

    BN68-00633A-00Eng 4.qxd.q 3/22/04 6:36 AM P P E N D I X Display Mode 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;...

  • Page 61: Specifications

    BN68-00633A-00Eng 4.qxd.q 3/22/04 4:04 AM P P E N D I X Specifications Model Name Panel Size Display Size Type 0.01169(H) x 0.01169(V)inch Pixel Pitch Viewing Angle Frequency Horizontal Vertical Display Color Resolution Optimum Maximum Input Signal Sync. Video Signal Video Color System Video System...

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