Samsung LA22N21B User manual

LCD TV
LA22N21B
Owner’s Instructions
Before operating the unit,
please read this manual thoroughly,
and retain it for future reference.
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AFTER SALES SERVICE
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Do not hesitate to contact your retailer or service agent if a
change in the performance of your product indicates that a
faulty condition may be present.
BN 8-00755A-02
ELECTRONICS
ON-SCREEN MENUS
PC DISPLAY
PICTURE IN PICTURE (PIP)
TELETEXT
This device is a class B digital apparatus.
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LCD TV
LA22N21B
Owner’s Instructions
Before operating the unit,
please read this manual thoroughly,
and retain it for future reference.
ON-SCREEN MENUS
PC DISPLAY
PICTURE IN PICTURE (PIP)
TELETEXT
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Precautions When Displaying a Still Image
A still image may cause permanent damage to the TV screen.
• Digital Ready TV: When you
select the regular screen (4:3)
mode to atch an SD-grade
digital broadcast (and the set-top
box output is 480p).
Although digital broadcasting must be in the
ide screen (16:9) HD format, broadcasters
sometimes sho programs made originally
in the regular screen format (4:3) by
converting the signals into digital form, in
hich case the left and right side edges of
the screen are cropped.
Do not leave the screen in pause mode for
extended periods of time as you may
experience the same problem ith products
by other manufacturers.
Note : If the borders at the left, right and the
center of the screen remain fixed for
an extended period of time, the
amount of light transmission will also
remain varied and as a result the
borders may leave traces.
• Digital Ready TV: When you
select the ide screen (16:9)
mode to atch an SD-grade
digital broadcast (and the set-top
box output is 1080i).
• Digital Ready TV: When the
TV receives HD-grade signals
(and the set-top box output is 1080i).
When you atch a digital HD-grade broadcast
on a regular (4:3) TV ith the screen size
"16:9" or "Panorama" selected, you ill be
able to atch the program but the top and
bottom edges of the screen ill be cropped.
Do not leave the screen in pause mode for
extended periods of time as you may
experience the same problem ith products
by other manufacturers.
Note : If the borders at the top, bottom and
the center of the screen remain fixed
for an extended period of time, the
amount of light transmission will also
remain varied and as a result the
borders may leave traces.
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• Integrated Digital TV
(Wide-screen): When the TV
receives SD-grade (regular)
broadcasting signals (receives
480p regular signals).
• Digital Ready TV ( ide-screen):
digital TV: When the TV receives
SD-grade (regular) broadcasting
signals ( ith a set-top box).
• When you atch an analogue
(regular) broadcast on a
ide-screen TV ( ith the 4:3 screen
mode selected).
Although digital broadcasting must be in the
ide screen (16:9) HD format, broadcasters
sometimes sho programs made originally
in the regular screen format (4:3) by
converting the signals into digital form, in
hich case the left and right side edges of
the screen are cropped.
Do not leave the screen in pause mode for
extended periods of time as you may
experience the same problem ith products
by other manufacturers.
Note : If the borders at the left, right and the
center of the screen remain fixed for
an extended period of time, the
amount of light transmission will also
remain varied and as a result the
borders may leave traces.
• When you atch a DVD, CD or a
video in ide screen (21:9) format on
a ide-screen (16:9) TV.
• When you connect a computer or a
game console to the TV and select
the 4:3 screen mode.
If you connect a DVD player, computer or a
game console to the ide-screen TV and
atch a movie or play a game in regular
(4:3) or ide (21:9) screen mode, the left
and right side edges, or the top and bottom
edges of the screen ill be cropped.
Do not leave the screen in pause mode for
extended periods of time as you may
experience the same problem ith products
by other manufacturers.
Note : If the borders at the left, right and the
center of the screen remain fixed for
an extended period of time, the
amount of light transmission will also
remain varied and as a result the
borders may leave traces.
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Contents
◆CONNECTING AND PREPARING YOUR TV
■Viewing the Control Panel ............................................................................. 4
■Viewing the Connection Panel ...................................................................... 5
- Connecting an Aerial or Cable Television Network.................................... 6
- Connecting a Set-Top Bo , VCR or DVD .................................................. 6
- Connecting a Computer ............................................................................. 6
- Connecting a DVD Player or Set-Top Bo to the TV with a DVI-D Cable. 7
- Connecting E ternal A/V Devices .............................................................. 7
- Connecting Headphones ........................................................................... 7
- Using the Anti-Theft Kensington Lock........................................................ 7
■Viewing Pictures From E ternal Sources...................................................... 8
■Inserting the Batteries in the Remote Control............................................... 9
■Viewing the Remote Control (All Functions E cept Telete t)........................ 10
■Viewing the Remote Control (Telete t Functions)......................................... 11
■Switching On and Off .................................................................................... 12
■Placing in Standby Mode .............................................................................. 12
■Becoming Familiar with the Remote Control................................................. 13
■Plug & Play.................................................................................................... 14
■Selecting TV Mode or an Input Source ......................................................... 15
■Editing an Input Source Name ...................................................................... 16
■Choosing Your Language.............................................................................. 16
◆SETTING THE CHANNELS
■Storing Channels Automatically..................................................................... 17
■Storing Channels Manually ........................................................................... 18
■Editing the Channels ..................................................................................... 20
■Sorting the Stored Channels ......................................................................... 21
■Giving Channels Names................................................................................ 22
■Fine Tuning Channel Reception.................................................................... 23
◆SETTING THE PICTURE
■Changing the Picture Standard ..................................................................... 24
■Adjusting the Custom Picture........................................................................ 25
■Adjusting the Screen Background Colour ..................................................... 26
■DNIe (Digital Natural Image engine) ............................................................. 26
■Selecting the Picture Size ............................................................................. 27
■Freezing the Current Picture ......................................................................... 27
■Viewing the Picture In Picture (PIP).............................................................. 28
◆SETTING THE SOUND
■Changing the Sound Standard...................................................................... 30
■Adjusting the Custom Sound......................................................................... 31
■Selecting WOW Surround ............................................................................. 32
■Selecting Auto Volume Control...................................................................... 33
■Selecting the Sound Mode ............................................................................ 33
■Adjusting Your Headphone Preferences ....................................................... 34
■Selecting a Sound Mode for the Sub-Screen................................................ 35
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Contents
◆SETTIN THE TIME
■Setting the Clock ........................................................................................... 36
■Switching Off Automatically ........................................................................... 37
■Switching the Television On and Off Automatically ....................................... 38
◆USIN THE VARIOUS FUNCTIONS
■Setting the Blue Screen Mode ...................................................................... 39
■Displaying Information................................................................................... 39
◆USIN THE PC FUNCTIONS
■Setting Up Your PC Software (Based on Windows XP)................................ 0
■Coarse and Fine Tuning of the Image........................................................... 1
■Changing the Image Position ........................................................................ 2
■Initializing the Image Settings ....................................................................... 3
■Selecting the DVI mode ................................................................................
■Adjusting the PC Screen Automatically......................................................... 5
■Picture Mode ................................................................................................. 6
■Adjusting the Custom Picture........................................................................ 6
■Adjusting the Screen Background Colour ..................................................... 7
■Customizing the colour.................................................................................. 8
◆USIN THE TELETEXT FEATURE
■Teletext Feature............................................................................................. 9
■Displaying the Teletext Information ............................................................... 50
■Selecting a Page by Number ........................................................................ 51
■Using FLOF to Select a Page ....................................................................... 52
■Storing Teletext Pages .................................................................................. 53
◆RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE
■Troubleshooting: Before Contacting Service Personnel ............................... 5
■Power Saver.................................................................................................. 55
■Technical and Environmental Specifications ................................................. 56
■Display Modes............................................................................................... 57
■Retractable Stand.......................................................................................... 58
■Using the Anti-Theft Kensington Lock........................................................... 58
■How to connect the cables and stand base .................................................. 59
■Setting Up Your Remote Control................................................................... 60
Press Important Note
Symbols
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Viewing the Control Panel
SOURCE
Displays a menu of all of the available input sources
(TV - AV - S-Video - Component 1 - Component 2 -
PC/DVI).
MENU
Opens the on-screen menu.
- +
Moves the selector left or right on the OSD.
Increases or decreases the level of audio
volume and the values of the selected function.
Moves the selector up or down on the OSD.
Increases or decreases the channel number.
POWER
Turns ON/OFF your set.
SPEAKER
REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR
Aims the remote control towards this spot on the TV.
POWER INDICATOR
Lights up when you turn the power off.
When you turn the power off after selecting On/Off
Timer, green light will appear.
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Viewing the Connection Panel
Whenever you connect an audio or video system to your set,
ensure that all elements are switched off.
Refer to the documentation supplied with your equipment for
detailed connection instructions and associated safety precautions.
Power Input
Option
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Viewing the Connection Panel
Connecting an Aerial or Cable Television Network (depending on the model)
To view television channels correctly, a signal must be received by the set from one of the
following sources:
- An outdoor aerial
- A cable television network
- A satellite network
Connecting a Set-Top Box, CR or D D
- Connect the RCA cable to “L - AUDIO - R” on the rear of your set and the other end to “Audio Out
connector on the DVD, VCR or DTV Set-Top Box.
- The Y, P
B and P R connectors on your component device (DVD) are sometimes labeled Y, B-Y and R-Y or
Y, Cb and Cr.
- Connect RCA Cable to “Y , “P
B and “P R on the rear of your set and the other end to “Component Out
connetor of the DVD, VCR, DTV Set-Top Box.
Connect RCA audio cables to “L-AUDIO-R on the rear of your set and the other ends to corresponding
audio out connetors on the DTV or DVD.
Connecting a Computer
- Connect the 24 Pin DVI connector to the PC video connector.
- Connect the stereo audio cable to the “PC AUDIO IN jack on the rear of your set and the other end to
the “Audio Out jack of the sound card on your computer.
➣24 Pin DVI connector
Pin Description
1 Rx 2-
2 Rx 2+
3 Grounding
4 No connection
5 No connection
6 DDC Clock (SCL)
7 DDC Data (SDA)
8 Analog Vertical Sync
9 Rx 1-
10 Rx 1+
11 Grounding
12 No connection
13 No connection
14 DDC Input Power (+5V)
15 Self-Raster
Pin Description
16 Output Signal Connection
17 Rx 0-
18 Rx 0+
19 Grounding
20 No connection
21 No connection
22 Grounding
23 Rx C-
24 Rx C+
25(C3) Analog (Blue)
26(C5) Analog Grounding
27(C4) Analog Horizontal sync.
28(C2) Analog (Green)
29(C5) Analog Grounding
30(C1) Analog (R
ed)
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Viewing the Connection Panel
Connecting a DVD Player or Set-Top Box to the TV with a DVI-D Cable
- Connect a DVI-D cable(sold separately) between the DVI-I INPUT connector on the TV and the
DVI connector on the DVD player/Set-Top BO .
- Connect a set of audio cables between the PC AUDIO INPUT jack on the TV and the AUDIO
OUTPUT jacks on the DVD player/ Set-Top BO .
If you are using a DVI-D cable to connect
Be sure to connect the audio cable (sold separately) as shown above to get normal TV sound.
See Appendix “Display Modes” for supported resolutions.
The screen may have shifted to the right or to the left after connecting the cable.
Don't adjust the screen position in a Digital Signal.
Each external input Source device has a different back panel configuration.
Connecting External A/V Devices
- Connect RCA or S-VIDEO cables to an appropriate external A/V device such as a VCR, DVD,
or Camcorder.
- Connect RCA audio cables to “
L - AUDIO - R ” on the rear of your set and the other ends to
corresponding audio out connectors on the A/V device.
- Headphones may be connected to the headphone output ( ) on the rear of your set.
While the headphones are connected, the sound from the built-in speakers will be disabled.
Connecting eadphones
- Plug a set of headphones into the 3.5mm mini-jack socket on the rear of the set.
Using the Anti-Theft Kensington Lock
- This television has been designed to apply a burglarproof lock. (Refer to page 58)
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Viewing Pictures From External Sources
Once you have connected up your various audio and video systems,
you can view the different sources by selecting the appropriate input.
1 Check that all the necessary connections have been made
(refer to pages
6 and 7 for further details).
2PC button...
Press the
PC button to choose PC mode.
VIDEO button...
Press the
VIDEO button to choose video mode.
The input sources are displayed in the following order:
AV - S-Video - Component 1 - Component 2 - PC/DVI
TV button...
Press the TV button to choose TV mode.
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Inserting the Batteries in the Remote Control
You must insert or replace the batteries in the remote control when you:
Purchase your set.
Find that the remote control is no longer operating correctly.
1 Remove the cover on the rear of the remote control by pressing the
symbol downwards and then pulling firmly to remove it.
2 Install two AAA size batteries.
◆ + on the battery against + on the remote control
◆ - on the battery against - on the remote control
3 Replace the cover by aligning it with the base of the remote control
and pressing it back into place.
Do not mix battery types, i.e. alkaline and manganese.
If remote control doesn’t work!
Check the following:
1. Is the TV power on?
2. Are the plus and minus ends of the batteries reversed?
3. Are the batteries drained?
. Is there a power outage, or is the power cord unplugged?
5. Is there a special fluorescent light or a neon sign nearby?
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Viewing the Remote Control
The performance of the remote control may be affected by bright light.
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. You can also use your
remote control to operate your VCR, Cable box, DVD player or Samsung Set-Top box.
Television On/Off
Temporary sound switch-off
Volume up or down
Selects the TV mode directly
(Refer to page 8)
Menu display and change confirmation
(Refer to page 13)
DUAL I-II button
(Refer to page 33)
Sound effect selection
(Refer to page 30)
Numeric buttons for
direct channel access
Automatic switch-off
(Refer to page 37)
One/Two-digit channel selection
Available source selection
(Refer to page 8)
Use to see information on the
current broadcast.
(Refer to page 39)
(All Functions Except Teletext)
PIP FUNCTIONS
(Refer to pages 28~29)
PIP : Picture-In-Picture
On/ Off
POSITION : PIP position selection
SIZE : PIP size selection
SWAP : Interchange the main
and sub picture
STILL : Picture freeze
(Refer to page 27)
VCR/DVD FUNCTIONS
: Rewind
 :
Stop
 : Play/Pause
: Fast/Forward
Exit the OSD
Control the cursor in the menu
Selects a target device to be controlled
by the samsung remote control
(TV, Samsung STB, VCR, CABLE, DVD)
(Refer to pages 60~62)
Previous channel
-Next channel
-Previous channel
Picture effect selection
(Refer to page 2 )
SRS selection
(Refer to page 32)
Selects the PC mode directly
(Refer to page 5)
Press to improve the digital
video quality.
(Refer to page 26)
Picture size selection
(Refer to page 27)
SET
(Refer to pages 60~62)
RESET :
When your remote does not work,
change the batteries and press
the “Reset” button for 2-3 seconds
before use.
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Viewing the Remote Control
Teletext index
Exit from the teletext display
Teletext sub page
Teletext cancle
Teletext hold
Fasttext topic selection
(Teletext Functions)
Teletext mode selection
(LIST/FLOF)
Teletext store
Teletext re eal
Teletext size selection
P : Teletext next page
P : Teletext pre ious page
Teletext display/mix both
teletext information and the
normal broadcast
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Switching On and Off
The mains lead is attached to the rear of your set.
1 Plug the mains lead into an appropriate socket.
Result: When the adaptor is plugged in, the red power indicator
appears on the front of your set.
2 Press the POWER button to switch on.
3 To switch off, press the POWER button again.
Placing in Standby Mode
Your set can be placed in Standby mode in order to reduce the
power consumption.
The Standby mode can be useful when you wish to interrupt viewing
temporarily (during a meal, for example).
1 Press the POWER button.
2 To switch back on, simply press the POWER button again
or a numeric button.
Do not leave your set in standby mode for long periods of
time when you are away on holiday, for example).
Turn off by pressing the
POWER button.
It is best to unplug the set from the mains and aerial.
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Becoming Familiar with the Remote Control
The remote control is used mainly to:
Change channels and adjust the volume.
Set up your set using the on-screen menu system.
The following table presents the most frequently used buttons and their
functions.
Button Viewing Function Menu Function
Used to display the next
-
stored channel.
Used to display the
-
previous stored channel.
PRE-CH Used to switch repeatedly between the last two channels
displayed. (PRE-CH; Previous Channel)
~ Used to display the corresponding channels.
-/-- Used to select a channel numbered ten or over.
Press this button, and the “
-- ” symbol is displayed.
Enter the two-digit channel number.
Used to increase the
-
volume.
Used to decrease the
-
volume.
MUTE Used to switch the sound off temporarily.
To turn the sound back on, press this button again,
or press the + or -button.
MENU Used to display the Used to return to the previous
on-screen menu system. menu or normal viewing.
EXIT Used to exit the menu system and return directly to normal
viewing.
Used to move among the menu items.
Used to select a menu item or increase
the value of the selected item.
Used to return to the previous menu item or
decrease the value of the selected item.
- Used to confirm your
ENTER choice.
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Plug & Play
When the set is initially powered on, you are automatically presented
with a series of basic customer settings.
The following settings are available.
1 If the set is in standby mode, press the POWER( ) button on the
remote control.
Result: The message
Plug & Play is displayed.
It appears for a little while, and then the
"Check antenna input." menu is displayed with the
OK selected.
2 Press the ENTER button.
Result: The country menu is displayed:
sia/W.Europe - CIS/E.Europe - China -
Hongkong/UK - ustrailia - NZL/Indonesia -
South frica - merica
3 Select your rea by pressing the or button.
Press the
ENTER button.
Result:
The uto Store menu is displayed with the Start selected.
4 Press the ENTER button.
Result: The channel search will start and end automatically.
5 Select the Hour, min or am/pm by pressing the or button.
Set the
Hour, min or am/pm by pressing the or button.
(Refer to
Setting the Clock ” on page 36 )
6 Press the MENU button to confirm your setting.
Result: The message
Enjoy your viewing is displayed,
and then the channel which has been stored will be
activated.
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Plug & Play
If you want to reset this feature...
1 Press the MENU button.
Result: The main menu is displayed.
2 Press the or button to select the Setup .
Result: The options available in the
Setup group are displayed.
3 Press the ENTER button.
4 Press the or button to select the Plug & Play .
Press the
ENTER button.
Result: The message
Plug & Play is displayed.
5 For further details on how to set, refer to the previous page.
Selecting TV Mode or an Input Source
You can choose TV mode or change to an input source connected to
the TV set. Use this button to choose an input source that you would
like to watch.
1 Press the MENU button.
Result: The main menu is displayed.
2 Press the or button to select the Input .
Result: The options available in the
Input group are displayed.
3 Press the ENTER button.
4 Press the ENTER button to select the Source List.
Result: The Source List is selected.
5 Press the or button to move to the input source that
you wish to choose.
Press the
ENTER button.
Result: The input source changes to the one you have chosen.
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ntering the names of the input source devices connected to the input
ports on the TV set allows you to find and choose an input source that
you would like to watch in a quick and convenient manner.
1 Press the MENU button.
Result: The main menu is displayed.
2 Press the or button to select the Input .
Result: The options available in the
Input group are displayed.
3 Press the ENTER button.
4 Press the or button to select the Edit Name .
Press the
ENTER button.
5 Press the or button to move to the input source that
you wish to edit.
Press the
ENTER button.
Result: The following options are available:
V - S-Video - Component 1 - Component 2
- PC/DVI
6 Select the required device by pressing the or repeatedly.
Result: The following options are available:
---- - VCR - DVD - Cable STB - HD STB - Satellite
STB - V Receiver - DVD Receiver - Game -
Camcorder - DVD Combo - DHR - PC
7 When you are satisfied with your choice, press the MENU button to
return to the previous menu or press the
EXIT button to
return to normal viewing.
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Editing an Input Source Name
Choosing Your Language
The available language for on-screen menu and indicators in this TV
is only nglish.
When you select the Setup menu, the
Language is set to nglish and
you cannot select the Language.
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Storing Channels Automatically
You can scan for the frequency ranges available to you (and availability
depends on your country). Automatically allocated programme numbers
may not correspond to actual or desired programme numbers.
However you can sort numbers manually and clear any channels you
do not wish to watch.
1 Press the MENU button.
Result: The main menu is displayed.
2 Press the or button to select the Channel .
Result: The options available in the
Channel group are displayed.
3 Press the ENTER button.
4 Press the or button to select uto Store .
Press the
ENTER button.
Result: The
uto store menu is displayed with the Start selected.
5 Press the ENTER button to search the channels.
The sub menu is changed from
Start to Stop with channel
search started.
Result: The search will end automatically.
Channels are sorted and stored in an order which reflects
their position in the frequency range (with lowest first and
highest last). The programme originally selected is then
displayed.
To return to the previous menu, press or button to select
Return and then press the ENTER button.
To stop the search before it has finished, press the
ENTER
button to search the channels.
6After uto Store proceeds, Sort menu appears automatically.
Sort them in the order required (refer to page 21)
7 When the channels have been stored, you can:
Add or delete the channels (refer to page 20)
Assign a name to the stored channels (refer to page 22)
Fine tune channel reception if necessary (refer to page 23)
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