Samsung LS15M23C User manual

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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.
BN68-00858H-00
ELECTRONICS
LCD TV
LS15M23C
LS17M24C
LS17M24CU
LS20M22C
Owner’s Instructions
Before operating the unit,
please read this manual thoroughly,
and retain it for future reference.
ON-SCREEN MENUS
PC DISPLAY
TELETEXT
This device is a Class B digital apparatus.
Register your product at www.samsung.com/global/register
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Precautions When Displaying a Still Image
Astill image may cause permanent damage to the TV screen.
• Digital Ready TV: When you
select the regular screen (4:3)
mode to watch an SD-grade
digital broadcast (and the set-top
box output is 480p).
Although digital broadcasting must be in the
wide screen (16:9) HD format, broadcasters
sometimes show programs made originally
in the regular screen format (4:3) by
converting the signals into digital form, in
which 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 with 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 wide screen (16:9)
mode to watch 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 watch a digital HD-grade
broadcast on a regular (4:3) TV with the
screen size "16:9" or "Panorama" selected,
you will be able to watch the program but
the top and bottom edges of the screen will
be cropped.
Do not leave the screen in pause mode for
extended periods of time as you may
experience the same problem with 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 (wide-screen):
digital TV: When the TV receives
SD-grade (regular) broadcasting
signals (with a set-top box).
• When you watch an analogue
(regular) broadcast on a
wide-screen TV (with the 4:3
screen mode selected).
Although digital broadcasting must be in the
wide screen (16:9) HD format, broadcasters
sometimes show programs made originally
in the regular screen format (4:3) by
converting the signals into digital form, in
which 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 with 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 watch a DVD, CD or a
video in wide screen (21:9) format
on a wide-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 wide-screen TV and
watch a movie or play a game in regular
(4:3) or wide (21:9) screen mode, the left
and right side edges, or the top and bottom
edges of the screen will be cropped.
Do not leave the screen in pause mode for
extended periods of time as you may
experience the same problem with 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 Component Device
(DVD - 480i, 480p, 576i, and 576p only supported)
.......................................... 6
- Connecting a Computer............................................................................. 6
- Connecting External A/V Devices .............................................................. 7
- Connecting Headphones ........................................................................... 7
- Kensington Slot.......................................................................................... 7
■Viewing Pictures From External Sources...................................................... 8
■Inserting the Batteries in the Remote Control............................................... 9
■Viewing the Remote Control (All Functions Except Teletext)........................ 10
■Viewing the Remote Control (Teletext 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......................................................... 16
■Editing an Input Source Name ...................................................................... 17
◆SETTING THE CHANNELS
■Storing Channels Automatically..................................................................... 18
■Storing Channels Manually ........................................................................... 19
■Editing the Channels ..................................................................................... 21
■Sorting the Stored Channels ......................................................................... 22
◆SETTING THE PICTURE
■Changing the Picture Standard ..................................................................... 23
■Adjusting the Custom Picture........................................................................ 24
■Adjusting the Screen Background Colour ..................................................... 25
◆SETTING THE SOUND
■Changing the Sound Standard...................................................................... 26
■Selecting Auto Volume Control...................................................................... 27
◆SETTING THE TIME
■Setting the Clock ........................................................................................... 28
■Switching Off Automatically ........................................................................... 29
■Switching the Television On and Off Automatically ....................................... 30
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Contents
◆USING THE VARIOUS FUNCTIONS
■Setting the Blue Screen Mode ...................................................................... 31
■Displaying Information................................................................................... 31
◆USING THE TELETEXT FEATURE
■Teletext Feature............................................................................................. 32
■Displaying the Teletext Information ............................................................... 33
■Selecting a Page by Number ........................................................................ 34
■Using FLOF to Select a Page ....................................................................... 35
■Storing Teletext Pages .................................................................................. 35
◆USING THE PC FUNCTIONS
■Setting Up Your PC Software ........................................................................ 36
■Coarse and Fine Tuning of the Image........................................................... 37
■Changing the Image Position ........................................................................ 38
■Initializing the Image Settings ....................................................................... 39
■Adjusting the PC Screen Automatically......................................................... 40
■Picture Mode ................................................................................................. 41
■Adjusting the Custom Picture........................................................................ 41
■Adjusting the Screen Background Colour ..................................................... 42
■Customizing the Colour ................................................................................. 43
◆RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE
■Troubleshooting: Before Contacting Service Personnel ............................... 44
■Power Saver.................................................................................................. 45
■Technical and Environmental Specifications ................................................. 46
■Display Modes............................................................................................... 47
■Retractable Stand ......................................................................................... 48
■Using Your TV in Another Country ................................................................ 48
■Using the Anti-Theft Kensington Lock........................................................... 49
■Installing VESA compliant mounting devices ................................................ 49
■Installing the Wall Mount Kit.......................................................................... 50
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 - PC).
You can also use the SOURCE()
button on the TV’s control
panel to make selections.
MENU
Press to see an on-screen menu of your TV’s
features.
Moves the selector left or right on the OSD.
Decreases or increases the level of audio
volume and the values of the selected function.
Moves the selector down or up on the OSD.
Decreases or increases the channel number.
POWER
Turns ON/OFF your set.
HEADPHONE
SPEAKERS
REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR
Aims the remote control towards this spot on the TV.
POWER INDICATOR
Lights up when you turn the power off.
(Red light shows in stand-by mode, Red
shows when you turn the power on, and light
is off after the power is on. Green shows when you
set Timer on or off.)
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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.
Option
< LS17M24C / LS17M24CU > < LS15M23C / LS20M22C >
Power Input Power Input
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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
-Acable television network
-Asatellite network
Connecting Component Device (DVD - 480i, 480p, 576i, and 576p only supported).
-Connect component video cables to component connector (“Y”, “PB”, “PR”) on the rear of your set and the
other ends to corresponding component video out connectors on the DVD.
-The Y, Pb and Pr connectors on your component device (DVD) are sometimes labeled Y, B-Y and R-Y or Y,
Cb and Cr.
-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 DVD.
-Input signals not supported: 720p, 1080i, and 1080p.
Connecting a Computer.
-Connect the 15 Pin D-SUB 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.
Pin Separate H/V Composite H/V
1Red (R) Red (R)
2Green (G) Green (G)
3Blue (B) Blue (B)
4 Grounding Grounding
5Grounding (DDC return) Grounding (DDC return)
6Grounding - Red (R) Grounding - Red (R)
7Grounding - Green (G) Grounding - Green (G)
8Grounding - Blue (B) Grounding - Blue (B)
9No connection No connection
10 Grounding - Sync. / Self test Grounding - Sync. / Self test
11 Grounding Grounding
12 DDC - SDA (Data) DDC - SDA (Data)
13 Horizontal Sync. Horizontal/Vertical Sync.
14 Vertical Sync. Not used
15 DDC - SCL (Clock) DDC - SCL (Clock)
➣15 Pin D-SUB connector
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Viewing the Connection Panel
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 “(MONO)L-AUDIO-R” on the rear of your set and the other ends to
corresponding audio out connectors on the A/V device.
Connecting Headphones.
-Plug a set of headphones into the 3.5mm mini-jack socket on the right-side of the set.
While the headphones are connected, the sound from the built-in speakers will be disabled.
Kensington Slot.
-This television has been designed to apply a burglarproof lock. (See page 49)
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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).
2 Press the TV button to choose TV mode.
Press the SOURCE button to choose Video mode.
The input sources are displayed in the following order:
TV - AV - S-Video - Component - PC
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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.
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Viewing the Remote Control (All Functions Except Teletext)
Television On/Off
Temporary sound switch-off
Volume up or down
One/Two-digit channel
selection
Available source selection
Use to see information on the
current broadcast.
Exit the OSD
Control the cursor in the menu
Previous channel
-Next channel
-Previous channel
Picture effect selection
Menu display and
change confirmation
Sound effect selection
Numeric buttons for
direct channel access
Automatic switch-off
The performance of the remote control may be affected by bright light.
Sound mode selection
Select to the TV mode directly
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Viewing the Remote Control (Teletext Functions)
Teletext index
Teletext sub page
Teletext mode selection
(LIST/FLOF)
Teletext reveal
P:Teletext next page
P:Teletext previous page
Teletext store
Teletext hold
Teletext size selection
Exit from the teletext display
Fastext topic selection
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 power cord is plugged in, the LED turns red.
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, a
numeric button, or
channel or 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.
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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 automatically displayed.
2 The message “Check antenna input.” is displayed with OK
selected.
3 Press the ENTER button.
Result:The Area menu is displayed:
Asia/W. Europe - CIS/E. Europe - China -
Hong Kong/UK - Australia - NZL/Indonesia - South
Africa - America
4 Select your Area by pressing the or button.
Press the
ENTER button.
Result:The Auto Store menu is displayed.
5 Press the ENTER button.
Result:The channel search will start and end automatically.
To stop the search before it has finished, press the
ENTER button with Stop selected.
6 Press the ENTER button.
Select the
Hour , Minute or am/pm by pressing the or button.
Set the
Hour , Minute or am/pm by pressing the or button.
(Refer to “ Setting the Clock ” on page 28 )
7 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.
8 Press the EXIT button to return to normal viewing.
You can also set hour and minute by pressing the number button on
the remote control.
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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 up this feature, refer to the
previous page.
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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 ENTER button to select the Input .
Result:
The options available in the Input group are displayed.
3 Press the ENTER button.
Result:The
Source List is selected.
4 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.
5 When you are satisfied with your choice, press the EXIT button to
return to normal viewing.
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Editing an Input Source Name
Entering 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 ENTER button to select the Input .
Result:
The options available in the Input group are displayed.
3 Press the or button to select the Edit Name .
Press the
ENTER button.
4 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:
AV - S-Video - Component - PC
5 Select the required device by pressing the or repeatedly.
Result:The following options are available:
---- - VCR - DVD - Cable STB - HD STB - Satellite STB -
AV Receiver - DVD Receiver - Game - Camcorder -
DVD Combo - DHR - PC
6 When you are satisfied with your choice, press the EXIT button to
return to normal viewing.
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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 Auto Store .
Press the
ENTER button.
Result:
The
Start is 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 stop the search before it has finished, press the
ENTER
button to search the channels.
6 When the channels have been stored, you can:
Add or delete the channels (refer to page 21)
Sort them in the order required (refer to page 22)
7 Press the EXIT button to return to normal viewing.
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