Samsung LNR1550 User manual
English-1
YOUR NEW TV
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.
PC IN
Connect to the video output port on your PC.
COMPONENT IN(480i/480p)
Connect a component video/audio.
S-VIDEO IN
Connect an S-Video signal from a
camcorder or VCR.
ANT IN
Connect to an antenna or to a cable
TV system.
PC AUDIO IN
Connect to the audio output jack on your PC.
AV IN
Video and audio inputs for external
devices, such as a camcorder or VCR.
KENSINGTON LOCK
(See page 56)
POWER INPUT
Connect the supplied power cord.
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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” on page 7.
If you have two antennas, see “Separate
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.
Chapter Two
INSTALLATION
1
Place the wires from the
twin leads under the
screws on a 300-75 ohm
adaptor (not supplied).
Use a screwdriver to
tighten the screws.
2
Plug the adaptor into
the ANT IN terminal on
the back of the TV.
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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 IN
terminal on the back
of the TV.
Because this TV is cable-ready,
you do not need a cable box to
view unscrambled cable channels.
2
Plug the combiner into
the ANT IN terminal on
the back of the TV.
INSTALLATION
Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads
1
Plug the antenna lead
into the ANT IN terminal
on the back of the TV.
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 an optional combiner-adaptor (available at most electronics shops).
1
Connect both antenna
leads to the combiner.
UHF
VHF
ANT IN
UHF
VHF
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INSTALLATION
Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles All Channels
1
Find the cable that is
connected to the
ANT OUT terminal on
your cable box.
This terminal might be labeled
“ANT OUT”, “VHF OUT”, or
simply, “OUT”.
2
Connect the other end
of this cable to the
ANT IN terminal on the
back of the TV.
Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles Some 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 RF cable. (These items are available at most electronics stores.)
1
Find and disconnect
the cable that is
connected to the
ANT IN terminal on
your cable box.
This terminal might be labeled
“ANT IN”, “VHF IN”, or simply,
“IN”.
2
Connect this cable to a
two-way splitter.
3
Connect a RF cable
between an OUTPUT
terminal on the splitter
and the IN terminal on
the cable box.
ANT IN ANT OUT
ANT IN
Incoming
cable Splitter
Incoming
cable
Splitter
Cable Box
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English-5
4
Connect an RF cable
between the ANT OUT
terminal on the cable
box and the B–IN
terminal on the A/B
switch.
5
Connect another cable
between the other
OUT terminal on the
splitter and the A–IN
terminal on the RF
(A/B) switch.
6
Connect the last
RF cable between the
OUT terminal on the
RF (A/B) switch and
the ANT IN terminal on
the rear of the TV.
INSTALLATION
After you’ve made this connection, set the A/B switch to the “A” position for normal
viewing. 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.)
Incoming
cable Splitter
Cable Box
RF (A/B)
Switch
Incoming
cable
Splitter
Cable Box
RF (A/B)
Switch
Incoming
cable Splitter
Cable Box
RF (A/B)
Switch
TV Rear
ANT IN
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INSTALLATION
3
Connect an RF cable
between the ANT OUT
terminal on the VCR
and the ANT IN
terminal on the TV.
4
Connect an audio cable
between the AUDIO OUT
jacks on the VCR and
the AV IN [L-AUDIO-R]
jacks on the TV.
An RF cable is usually included with a VCR. (If not, check your local electronics store).
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.
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.
1
Unplug the cable or
antenna from the
back of the TV.
2
Connect the cable or
antenna to the ANT IN
terminal on the back of
the VCR.
TV Rear Panel
VCR Rear Panel
Incoming Cable
or Antenna
RF Cable <Optional>
VCR Rear Panel
TV Rear Panel
Audio Cable <Optional>
VCR Rear Panel
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INSTALLATION
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.)
5
Connect a video cable
between the
VIDEO OUT jack on the
VCR and the AV IN
[VIDEO] jack on the TV.
Follow the instructions in “Viewing a VCR or Camcorder Tape” to view your VCR tape.
* Each external input source device has a different back panel configuration.
TV Rear Panel
Video Cable <Optional>
VCR Rear Panel
1
To begin, follow steps
1–3 in the previous
section to connect the
antenna or cable to
your VCR and your TV.
2
Connect an audio cable
between the AUDIO
OUT jacks on the VCR
and the AV IN
[L-AUDIO-R] jacks on
the TV.
An RF cable is usually included with a VCR. (If not, check your local electronics store).
TV Rear Panel
RF Cable <Optional>
VCR Rear Panel
TV Rear Panel
Audio Cable <Optional>
VCR Rear Panel
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INSTALLATION
Note : For an explanation of Component video, see your DVD player owner's manual.
The component terminal of this set only supports 480i/480p resolution.
* Each external input source device has a different back panel configuration.
Connecting a DVD Player
The rear panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a DVD player to your TV.
3
Connect an S-Video
cable between the
S-VIDEO OUT jack on
the VCR and the
S-VIDEO IN jack on the
TV.
TV Rear Panel
S-Video Cable <Optional>
VCR Rear Panel
An S-video cable is usually included with an S-VHS VCR.
(If not, check your local electronics store.)
* Each external input source device has a different back panel configuration.
1
Connect an audio cable
between the
COMPONENT IN
[L-AUDIO-R] jacks on
the TV and the AUDIO
OUT jacks on the DVD
player.
2
Connect a component
cable between the
COMPONENT IN
[Y, PB, PR] jacks on the
TV and the
COMPONENT
[Y, PB, PR]jacks on
the DVD player.
TV Rear Panel
Audio Cable <Optional>
DVD Player Rear Panel
TV Rear Panel
Component Cable <Optional>
DVD Player Rear Panel
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APPENDIX
English-9
Retractable Stand
Note: The maximum tilt angle is 13 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.
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APPENDIX
Installing VESA compliant mounting devices
<1> Fold the stand pressing the button on the back of the stand.
<2> Align the mounting interface pad with the holes in the stand bottom 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. Tools/Hardware needed - Philips
screwdriver, four toggle bolts, 5/8in dia. Drill bit and drill. Contact Ergotron at (800) 888-8458 to
purchase the triple pivot direct mount adapter and wall mount bracket kit.
• LN-R1550 (15") : No. 47 - 007 - 099 (Pivot direct mount adapter)
No. 97 - 101 - 003 (Wall mount bracket kit)
• LN-R2050 (20") : No. 47 - 007 - 099 (Pivot direct mount adapter)
No. 97 - 101 - 003 (Wall mount bracket kit)
Align the wall mount bracket on the wall at the desired height, making sure that the bracket will be
mounted between the wall studs. Mark the four corner openings and drill four 5/8-diameter holes.
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,
0.7 pitch x 10mm screws provided with the arm. Secure the assembly to the wall using four 3/16 by
3-inch long toggle bolts.
Mounting pad
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