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LCD TV LW15M13C/LW17M11C/LW20M11C
LCD TV
LW15M13C
LW17M11C
LW20M11C
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.
BN68-00573E-02
ELECTRONICS
ON-SCREEN MENUS
TELETEXT
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LCD TV
LW15M13C
LW17M11C
LW20M11C
Owner’s Instructions
Before operating the unit,
please read this manual thoroughly,
and retain it for future reference.
ON-SCREEN MENUS
TELETEXT
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Caution
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE REAR COVER, NO USER
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION The lightning flash and arrow head
within the triangle is a warning sign
alerting you of “dangerous voltage”
inside the product.
The exclamation point within the
triangle is a warning sign alerting
you of important instructions
accompanying the product.
WARNING:TO PREVENT DAMAGE WHICH MAY RESULT IN FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
The main voltage is indicated on the rear of your set and the frequency is 50 or 60 Hz.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
© 2003 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.
Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is strictly forbidden.
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in
connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material.
The Samsung logo is the registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.; Microsoft, Windows®and Windows®NT
are registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation; VESA, DPMS and DDC are registered trademarks of Video Electronics
Standard Association. All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective owners.
European Notice (Europe Only)
Products with the CE marking comply with the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC), (92/31/EEC), (93/68/EEC) and the Low Voltage
Directive (73/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community. Compliance with these directives implies
conformity to the following European Norms:
EN55013:1990+A12:1994+A13:1996+A14:1999 - Radio Frequency Interference
EN55020:1994+A11:1996+A12/A13/A14:1999 - Electromagnetic Immunity
EN61000-3-2:1995+A1/A2:1998 - Power Line Harmonics
EN61000-3-3:1995 - Voltage Fluctuations
EN60065:1998 - Product Safety
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Do not install the product in a confined space with
poor ventilation, such as on a bookshelf or in a closet.
(An increase in internal temperature can be a fire
hazard.)
Do not plug too many appliances
into one socket. (It may cause the socket to
overload, which can result in a fire.)
Do not forcibly bend, pull or put
a heavy object on the power cord.
(It may cause an electric shock or a fire.)
Do not place the power cord near a heating device.
(The protective coating of the cord may melt off,
which can cause an electric shock or a fire.)
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Safety Instructions
These illustrations represent precautions concerning your set.
THIS DEVICE IS NOT FOR USE IN INDUSTRIAL ENVIRONMENTS
Do not expose your set to extreme
temperature or humidity conditions.
Do not expose your set to
direct sunlight.
Do not expose your set to any liquids.
If your set is broken,
do not try to repair it yourself.
Contact qualified service personnel.
During storm conditions (especially when there is
lightning) unplug your set from the mains socket
and aerial.
If the remote control is not used for a long
period of time, remove the batteries and
store it in a cool, dry place.
Do not display a still image (such as on a video game
or when hooking up a DVD to this LCD TV) on the Color
TFT-LCD (Thin Film Transister Liquid Crystal Display)
panel for a long time as it can cause screen image retention.
This image retention is also known as “screen burn”.
To avoid such image retention, reduce the degree of
brightness and contrast of this screen when displaying
a still image.
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Contents
FOREWORD
Caution.......................................................................................................... 2
Safety Instructions......................................................................................... 3
CONNECTING AND PREPARING YOUR TV
Viewing the Control Panel............................................................................. 6
Viewing the Connection Panel...................................................................... 7
- Connecting an Aerial or Cable Television Network.................................... 8
- Connecting a Set-Top Box, VCR, or DVD ................................................. 8
- Connecting External A/V Devices.............................................................. 8
- Kensington Slot.......................................................................................... 8
Viewing Pictures From External Sources...................................................... 9
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
Choosing Your Language.............................................................................. 18
SETTING THE CHANNELS
Storing Channels Automatically..................................................................... 19
Storing Channels Manually ........................................................................... 20
Editing the Channels..................................................................................... 22
Sorting the Stored Channels......................................................................... 23
Giving Channels Names................................................................................ 24
Fine Tuning Channel Reception.................................................................... 25
SETTING THE PICTURE
Changing the Picture Standard..................................................................... 26
Adjusting the Custom Picture........................................................................ 27
Adjusting the Screen Background Colour..................................................... 28
Changing the Picture Size............................................................................. 29
Freezing the Current Picture......................................................................... 29
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SETTING THE SOUND
Changing the Sound Standard...................................................................... 30
Selecting the Sound Mode............................................................................ 31
SETTING THE TIME
Setting the Clock........................................................................................... 32
Switching Off Automatically........................................................................... 33
Switching the television On and Off Automatically........................................ 34
USING THE VARIOUS FUNCTIONS
Selecting the Blue Screen Mode................................................................... 35
Displaying Information................................................................................... 35
USING THE TELETEXT FEATURE
Teletext Feature............................................................................................. 36
Displaying the Teletext Information ............................................................... 37
Selecting a Page by Number ........................................................................ 38
Using FLOF to Select a Page....................................................................... 39
Storing Teletext Pages .................................................................................. 39
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE
Troubleshooting: Before Contacting Service Personnel ............................... 40
Technical and Environmental Specifications................................................. 41
Maintenance of Your Telelvision.................................................................... 42
Attaching a Wall or Arm mounting device..................................................... 43
Installing VESA compliant mounting devices................................................ 44
Kensington Slot............................................................................................. 45
Wiring the Mains Power Supply Plug (UK Only)........................................... 46
Symbols
Press Information Note
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Viewing the Control Panel
TV/VIDEO
Displays a menu of all of the available input sources
(TV - AV1 - AV2 - S-VIDEO).
MENU
Opens the on-screen menu.
- +
Moves the selector left or right on the OSD.
Increases or decreases the level of audio volume.
+
:Display a submenu containing selections
for the current menu option.
-
: Return to the previous menu.Close the
on-screen menu system on main menu.
Moves the selector up or down on the OSD.
Increases or decreases the channel number.
POWER
Turns ON/OFF your set.
SPEAKERS
REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR
POWER INDICATOR
Lights up when you turn the power off.
HEADPHONE JACK
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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
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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, VCR, or DVD
- Connect the VCR or DVD SCART cable to the SCART connector of the VCR or DVD.
- If you wish to connect both the Set-Top Box and VCR (or DVD), you should connect the
Set-Top Box to the VCR (or DVD) and connect the VCR (or DVD) to your set.
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 “AUDIO (L)” and “AUDIO (R)” on the rear of your set and the other ends to
corresponding audio out connectors on the A/V device.
Kensington Slot
- This television has been designed to apply a burglarproof lock.
Retractable Stand
Tilt the screen until you feel comfortable.
The maximum tilt angle is 13 degrees in the backward direction.
Please do not tilt the television beyond the specified range.
Using excessive force to tilt the television beyond the
specified range may cause permanent damage to the
mechanical part of the stand.
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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
8 for further details).
2 Video button...
Press the Video button to choose Video mode.
The input sources are displayed in the following order:
AV1 - AV2 - S-Video.
TV button...
Press the TV button to choose TV mode.
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
Numeric buttons for
direct channel access
Sound mode selection
Picture freeze
Picture size selection
Television On/Off
Picture effect selection
One/Two-digit channel selection
Use to see information
on the current broadcast
Next channel
Previous channel
Available source selection
Exit the OSD
Control the cursor
in the menu
Previous channel
Sound effect selection
Temporary sound switch-off
Menu display and
change confirmation
Automatic switch-off
Volume up or down
The performance of the remote control may be affected by bright light.
(All Functions Except Teletext)
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Viewing the Remote Control
(Teletext Functions)
Teletext size selection
Teletext cancel
P :Teletext next page
P :Teletext previous page
Teletext reveal
Teletext mode selection
(LIST/FLOF)
Teletext sub-page
Teletext display/
mix both teletext information
and the normal broadcast
Teletext store
Teletext Index
Teletext hold
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Switching On and Off
The mains lead is attached to the rear of your set.
If you purchased this set in the United Kingdom,
refer to page
46 for further instructions on plug wiring.
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
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.
Display a submenu containing selections for the
current menu option.
Search backwards/forwards manually for channels
Increase/decrease a menu option value
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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
Language
menu is automatically displayed.
2 Select the appropriate Language by pressing the or button.
The available languages are listed
.
You can choose one of 18 Languages.
3 Press the ENTER button to confirm your choice.
Result: The message
Ant. Input Check is displayed with
OK selected.
4 Press the ENTER button.
5 Select your Country by pressing the or button.
Press the
ENTER button.
Result: The country menu is displayed:
Belgie - Deutschland - Espania - France -
Italia - Nederland - Schweiz - Sverige - UK -
East Europe - Others
6 Select the Hour or Min by pressing the or button.
Set the
Hour or Min by pressing the or button.
(Refer to “
Setting the Clock ” on page 32 )
7 Press the MENU button to confirm your setting.
Result: The message
Enjoy your watching 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 up this feature, refer to page
14 and 23.
The Sort menu is displayed after the Plug & Play ends.
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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 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.
Result: The
TV/Video 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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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 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:
AV 1 - AV 2 - S-Video
6 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.
7 When you are satisfied with your choice, press the EXIT button to
return to normal viewing.
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Choosing Your Language
When you start using your set for the first time, you must select the
language which will be used for displaying menus and indicators.
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 Language .
Press the
ENTER button.
5 Select a particular Language by pressing the or button
repeatedly.
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 ATM .
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 return to the previous menu, press or button to select
Return and then press ENTER button.
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 22)
Sort them in the order required (refer to page 23)
Assign a name to the stored channels (refer to page 24)
Fine tune channel reception if necessary (refer to page 25)
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