Samsung LW15S13C User manual

LCD TV
Owner’s Instructions
Before operating the unit,
please read this manual thoroughly,
and retain it for future reference.
ON-SCREEN MENUS
TELETEXT
PICTURE IN PICTURE
LW15S13C

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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:
■ EN55022:1998 – Radio Frequency Interference
■ EN55024:1998 –Electromagnetic Immunity
■ EN61000-3-2:1995 + A1 + A2 –Power Line Harmonics
■ EN61000-3-3:1995 –Voltage Fluctuations
■ EN60950 –Product Safety.

Safety Instructions
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5¡
10%
H
35¡
H
75%
These illustrations represent precautions concerning your TV.
Do NOT expose the TV to extreme
temperature conditions (below 5°C
and above 35°C) or to extreme
humidity conditions (less than 10%
and more than 75%).
Do NOT expose the TV to direct
sunlight.
Do NOT expose the TV to any
liquids.
If the TV is broken, do not try to
repair it yourself. Contact qualified
service personnel.
During a storm conditions
(especially when there is lightning)
unplug the TV 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
THIS DEVICE IS NOT FOR USE IN INDUSTRIAL ENVIRONMENTS
☛The main voltage is indicated on the rear of
the TV set and the frequency is 50 or 60Hz.
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.
!
Mode System
CW/WS PAL-B/G, D/K, I, SECAM-B/G,D/K, I, L/L’, NTSC4.43
CS PAL-B/G, D/K, I, SECAM-B/G,D/K, I, NTSC4.43/3.58
Caution

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Contents
◆FOREWORD
■Safety Instructions ..................................................................................................3
■Caution ...................................................................................................................3
◆CONNECTING AND PREPARING YOUR TELEVISION
■Control Panels ........................................................................................................6
■Connection Panel ...................................................................................................7
■Infrared Remote Control .........................................................................................8
■Connecting to an Aerial or Cable Television Network ............................................9
■Connecting a non-AV-Link VCR .............................................................................9
■Connecting a Satellite Receiver............................................................................10
■Connecting a Decoder ..........................................................................................10
■Inserting the Batteries in the Remote Control.......................................................11
■Switching Your Television On and Off ..................................................................12
■Placing Your Television in Standby Mode ............................................................12
■Becoming Familiar with the Remote Control ........................................................13
■Plug and Play Feature ..........................................................................................14
■Choosing Your Language .....................................................................................15
◆SETTING THE CHANNELS
■Automatic Storing of Channels .............................................................................16
■Sorting the Stored Channels.................................................................................17
■Manual Storing of Channels .................................................................................18
■Assigning Names to Channels..............................................................................20
■Skipping Unwanted Channels...............................................................................21
■Fine Tuning Channels...........................................................................................22
■Adjusting the Picture Standard .............................................................................23
■Adjusting the Picture Settings...............................................................................23
■Selecting the Picture Format ................................................................................24
■Freezing the Picture..............................................................................................24
◆SETTING THE SOUND
■Adjusting the Volume............................................................................................25
■Switching the Sound Off Temporarily ...................................................................25
■Selecting the Sound Standard ..............................................................................26
■Selecting the Sound Settings................................................................................26
■Selecting the Sound Mode....................................................................................27
■Selecting the Melody Sound .................................................................................27
■Virtual Dolby .........................................................................................................28
■Adjusting the Volume Automatically .....................................................................28
■Connecting the Headphones ................................................................................29
■Selecting the Sound..............................................................................................30
Thank you for buying a SAMSUNG TV.
Please take the time to read these
instructions, as they ill help you to
operate your TV ith ease.

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Contents
◆SETTING THE PICTURE
■Picture In Picture Feature .....................................................................................30
■Selecting the Blue Screen Mode ..........................................................................32
◆SETTING THE TIME
■Setting the Sleep Timer ........................................................................................32
■Setting and Displaying the Current Time ..............................................................33
■Switching the Television On and Off Automatically ..............................................34
◆SETTING THE PC
■Connecting to the PC Input...................................................................................35
■Adjusting the Screen Quality ................................................................................36
■Changing the Screen Position ..............................................................................36
■Changing the Screen Colour Standard.................................................................37
■Adjusting the Screen Colour Settings ...................................................................37
◆USING THE TELETEXT FEATURE
■Teletext Decoder ..................................................................................................38
■Displaying the Teletext Information ......................................................................38
■Selecting a Specific Teletext Page .......................................................................39
■Using FLOF to Select a Teletext Page .................................................................40
■Storing Teletext Pages .........................................................................................40
◆INFORMATION ON CONNECTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE
■Connecting to the AV-1 or SCART Input/Outputs.................................................41
■Connecting to the RCA Input (AV2)......................................................................41
■Connecting to the S-Video Input ..........................................................................42
■Viewing Pictures From External Sources .............................................................42
■Wiring the Mains Power Supply Plug (UK Only)...................................................43
■Troubleshooting: Before Contacting Service Personnel .......................................44
■Display Modes ......................................................................................................46
■Retractable Stand .................................................................................................47
■Kensington Slot.....................................................................................................47
■Specifications........................................................................................................48
■Pin Assignments ...................................................................................................49
Press Push
☛➢
Symbols
Important NoteHold down

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Control Panels
➣
Using the Buttons on the Panel
If the remote control no longer works or you have lost it, you can use controls on the panel of
the TV to:
◆Switch on the TV when it is in Standby mode and select channels ( ▲/▼)
◆Access the local menu ( MENU )
◆Adjust the volume ( +/ - )
◆Switch among Video input modes ( TV/SOURCE; Press the Menu and Volume up
buttons simultaneously to change the source. )
❶SOURCE SELECTION
❷MENU SELECTION
❸VOLUME ADJUSTMENT
❹CHANNEL SELECTION
❺POWER
❻ STAND-BY INDICATOR
❼REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR
❽SPEAKER
MENU

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Connection Panels
Rear of TV
ŒKENSINGTON LOCK (SEE PAGE 47)
´ANTENNA INPUT CONNECTOR
ˇPC VIDEO INPUT CONNECTOR
¨PC AUDIO INPUT CONNECTOR
ˆPOWER INPUT CONNECTOR
ØS-VIDEO INPUT CONNECTOR
∏RCA VIDEO INPUT CONNECTOR
”RCA AUDIO INPUT CONNECTORS
’SCART CONNECTOR
˝HEADPHONE CONNECTOR

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TELEVISION STANDBY BUTTON
EXTERNAL INPUT SELECTION
PICTURE STANDARD SELECTION
SELECT TO THE PC MODE DIRECTLY
NEXT CHANNEL/
TELETEXT NEXT PAGE
VOLUME DECREASE
TEMPORARY SOUND SWITCH OFF
NUMERIC BUTTONS
ONE/TWO-DIGIT CHANNEL SELECTION
TELETEXT DISPLAY/MIX
SOUND MODE SELECTION
AUTOMATIC SWITCH-OFF
PICTURE SIZE SELECTION
STILL THE MAIN PICTURE
TV INFORMATION DISPLAY
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY/
TELETEXT INDEX
VOLUME INCREASE
PREVIOUS CHANNEL/
TELETEXT PREVIOUS PAGE
MENU EXIT
SOUND STANDARD SELECTION
➢It is possible that the ork of the transmitter is dull or not operated normally if the light of the Bulb is
on around the TV set.
PREVIOUS CHANNEL
VIRTUAL DOLBY SELECTION
TELETEXT LIST/FLOF MODE SELECTION
TELETEXT CANCEL
Infrared Remote Control
PIP ON/OFF
TELETEXT SUB-PAGE
PIP LOCATE
PIP CHANNEL SELECTION
TELETEXT SIZE SELECTION
INTERCHANGE THE MAIN AND SUB
PICTURE
PIP INPUT SOURCE SELECTION

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To view TV channels correctly, a signal must be received by the set
from one of the following sources:
◆An outdoor aerial
◆A cable TV network
◆A satellite network (see page 10 for further details)
1In the first three cases, connect the aerial or network input cable to
the 75Ωcoaxial socket on the rear of the TV.
2If you are using an indoor aerial, you may need to turn it when
tuning your TV until you obtain a picture that is both sharp and
clear.
For further details, refer to:
◆“Automatic Storing of Channels”on page 16
◆“Manual Storing of Channels”on page 18
➢If you wish to subscribe to a cable network, contact your
local dealer.
You can connect a VCR to the TV using a:
◆Coaxial cable
◆SCART cable
◆S-Video cable
1Plug the aerial input cable into the appropriate socket on the VCR.
2Connect a coaxial cable to the:
◆VCR aerial output socket
◆Television aerial input socket
3To obtain better picture quality and, in addition, simplify the setting
up procedure of the VCR, you can connect a SCART cable
between:
◆The AV (SCART) socket on the VCR
and
◆A SCART socket on the rear of the TV
4Follow the instructions supplied with your VCR to tune the VCR to
your TV.
ATT.
M
A
IN FROM
ANT.
OUT TO TV
DECODER
AV
TEST
M
A
L
G
COUL N/B
or
Cable Television
Network
Rear of the TV
Rear of the TV
Aerial output
SCART cable
Aerial input
Connecting to an Aerial or Cable Television Network
Connecting a non-AV-Link VCR

In order to watch TV programmes broadcast via a satellite network,
you must connect a satellite receiver to the TV set.
➢If you wish to connect both a satellite receiver and a
VCR, you should connect the:
◆Receiver to the VCR
◆VCR to the TV
(see pages 41~42 for further details)
Otherwise, connect the receiver directly to the TV.
Using a SCART cable
Connect the receiver SCART cable to one of the SCART connectors
on the rear of the TV.
Using a coaxial cable
Connect a coaxial cable to the:
◆Receiver output socket.
◆Television aerial input socket.
In order to descramble a coded transmission signal, you must
connect a decoder to the TV set.
➢If you wish to connect both a decoder and a VCR, you
should connect the:
◆Decoder to the VCR
◆VCR to the TV
(see pages 42~42 for further details)
Otherwise, connect the decoder directly to the TV.
Using a SCART cable
Connect the receiver SCART cable to one of the SCART connectors
on the rear of the TV.
Using a coaxial cable
Connect a coaxial cable to the:
◆Receiver output socket.
◆Television aerial input socket.
Connecting a Satellite Receiver
Connecting a Decoder
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Rear of the TV
Satellite Receiver
Rear of the TV
Decoder
or
or

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You must insert or replace the batteries in the remote control when
you:
◆Purchase the TV
◆Find that the remote control is no longer operating
correctly
1Remove the cover on the rear of the remote control by pressing
the symbol downwards and then pulling firmly to remove it.
2Insert two R03, UM4, “AAA”1.5V or equivalent batteries taking
care to respect the polarities:
◆+ on the battery against + on the remote control
◆- on the battery against - on the remote control
3Replace 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 monganese.
Inserting the Batteries in the Remote Control

The mains lead is attached to the rear of your TV.
☛The main voltage is indicated on the rear of the TV and the
frequency is 50 or 60Hz.
1Plug the mains lead into an appropriate socket.
Result: The Standby indicator lights up on the front panel.
2Press the POWER button ( ) to switch the TV on.
Result: The programme that you were watching last is
reselected automatically.
➢When you switch the TV on for the very first time, you will
be asked to choose the language in which the menus are to
be displayed (see page 14).
3To switch your TV off, press the POWER button ( ) again.
Your TV 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).
1Press the POWER button ( ).
Result: The screen is turned off and a green Standby indicator
appears on the front of the TV.
2To switch the TV back on, simply press the POWER button ( )
again or a number button.
➢Do not leave your TV in Standby mode for long periods
of time (when you are away on holiday, for example).
Turn your TV off by pressing the POWER button ( ).
It is best to unplug the set from the mains and aerial.
Switching Your TV On and Off
Placing Your Television in Standby Mode
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The remote control is used mainly to:
◆Change channels and adjust the volume
◆Set up the TV using the on-screen menu system
The following table presents the most frequently used buttons and
their functions.
Button Viewing Function Menu Function
P ▲ Used to display the next -
stored channel.
P ▼ Used to display the -
previous stored channel.
➢For double digit channels, the second digit must be
pushed immediately after the first. Failure to do this
will result in a single digit channel being displayed.
Used to reduce the Used to confirm your choice.
volume.
Used to increase the Used to confirm your choice.
volume.
- Used to:
◆Display a submenu
containing selections for
the current menu option
◆Search forwards/backwards
manually for channels
◆Increase/reduce a menu
option value
MENU Used to display the Used to return to the previous
on-screen menu system. menu or normal viewing.
to Used to display the Used to display the
corresponding channels. corresponding channel directly.
Becoming Familiar with the Remote Control

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When the TV is initially powered ON, two basic customer settings
proceed automatically and subsequently. The follwing settings are
available.
1If the TV is in Standby mode, press the POWER button ( ) on the
remote control.
Result: The message Plug & Play is displayed. It flickers for
a little while, and then the Language menu is
automatically displayed.
2Select the appropriate language by pressing the ▲ P or ▼ P
button.
3Press MENU button to confirm your choice.
Result: The Time menu is automatically displayed.
4Press the the or to move to the hour or minute.
Set the hour minute by pressing the
▲ P or ▼ P button.
(refer to “Setting to clock”on page 33)
5When it has finished, the message Enjoy your watching is
displayed, and then the channel which has been stored will be
activated.
Plug and Play Feature

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When you start using your TV for the first time, you must select the
language which will be used for displaying menus and indications.
1Press the MENU button.
Result: The main menu is displayed.
2Press the ▲ P or ▼ P button to select the Function.
Press the or button.
Result: The options available in the Function group are
displayed. The Language is selected.
3Press the or button again.
Result: The languages available are listed.
4Press the ▲ P or ▼ P button to select appropriate language.
5When you are satisfied with your choice, press the MENU button to
return to normal viewing.
Choosing Your Language
Plug and Play Feature
If you want to reset this feature...
1Press the MENU button.
Result: The main menu is displayed.
2Press the ▲ P or ▼ P button to select the Function.
Press the or button.
Result: The options available in the Function group are
displayed.
3Press the ▲ P or ▼ P button to select the Plug & Play.
4Press the or button.
Result: The message Plug & Play is displayed.
5For further details on how to set, refer to the opposite page.

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You can scan for the frequency ranges available to you, (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 (see pages 17~19 for further
details).
1Press the MENU button.
Result: The main menu is displayed.
2Press the ▲ P or ▼ P button to select the Channel.
Press the or button.
Result:
The options available in the Channel group are
displayed.
3Press the ▲ P or ▼ P button to select the Auto store.
Press the or button.
Result:
The options available in the Auto store group are
displayed.
4Press the ▲ P or ▼ P button to select the Country.
5Press the or to select your country.
If you have selected the Others option but do not wish to scan the
PAL frequency range, store the channels manually (see page 18).
6Press the ▲ P or ▼ P button to select the Search.
Press the or button.
Result: The search will end automatically. Channels are
sorted and stored in an order which reflacts 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 MENU
button.
7When the channels have been stored, you can:
◆Sort them in the order required (see page 17)
◆Fine-tune channel reception if necessary (see page 22)
◆Assign a name to the stored channels (see page 20)
Automatic Storing of Channels

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The Sort operation allows you to change the programme numbers
of stored channels. This operation may be necessary after using
ATM. You can delete those channels you do not want to keep.
1Press the MENU button.
Result: The main menu is displayed.
2Press the ▲ P or ▼ P button to select the Channel.
Press the or button.
Result:
The options available in the Channel group are
displayed.
3Press the ▲ P or ▼ P button to select the Sort.
Press the or button.
Result: The Sort menu is displayed.
4Press the ▲ P or ▼ P to select the From.
5Press the or to select the channel that you wish.
6Press the ▲ P or ▼ P button to select the To.
7Press the or to select the number of the programme to
which the channel os to be moved.
8Press the ▲ P or ▼ P button to select the Store.
9Press the or button to select the OK.
Result: The channel is moved to its new position and all other
channels are shifted accordingly.
10 Repeat Steps 6to 11 until you have moved all the channels to the
required programme numbers.
Sorting the Stored Channels

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You can store up to 100 TV channels, including those received via
cable networks.
When storing channels manually, you can choose:
◆Whether or not to store each of the channels found
◆The programme number by which you wish to identify
each stored channel
1Press the MENU button.
Result: The main menu is displayed.
2Press the ▲ P or ▼ P button to select the Channel.
Press the or button.
Result:
The options available in the Channel group are
displayed.
3Press the ▲ P or ▼ P button to select the Manual store.
Press the or button.
Result: The Manual store menu is displayed.
4If necessary, indicate the broadcasting standard required by
Pressing the
▲ P or ▼ P to select the Color system, followed by
Press the or button. The color standards are
displayed in the following order :
➞Auto ➞
PAL
➞
SECAM
➞
NT4.43
5Select the Sound system by pressing the ▲ P or ▼ P button,
and followed by pressing the or . The sound standards
are displayed in the following order. :
➞
BG
➞
DK
➞
I
➞
L
6Press the ▲ P or ▼ P button to select the Store.
7Press the or button to select the OK.
Manual Storing of Channels

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8If you... Then press the ...
Know the number of the ◆ ▲ P or ▼ P button to select
the channel to be stored Channel
◆or to indicate the
required number
Do not know the channel ◆ ▲ P or ▼ P button to select
the numbers Search
◆or to start the search
Result: The tuner scans the frequency range until the first
channel or the channel that you selected is received on
your screen.
9To assign a programme number to a channel, select the Prog.No.
Press the or button until you find the correct number.
10 Press the ▲ P or ▼ P button to select the Store.
11 Press the or button to select the OK.
12 To store the channel and associated programme number, press
the MENU button.
13 Repeat Steps 10 to 15 for each channel to be stored.
Manual Storing of Channels

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Channel names will be assigned automatically when channel
information is broadcast. These names can be changed, allowing
you to assign new names.
1Press the MENU button.
Result: The main menu is displayed.
2Press the ▲ P or ▼ P button to select the Channel.
Press the or button.
Result:
The options available in the Channel group are
displayed.
3Press the ▲ P or ▼ P button to select the Name.
Press the or button.
Result: The Name menu is displayed with the current channel
automatically selected.
4If necessary, select the channel to be assigned a new name by
Pressing the
▲ P or ▼ P button.
5Press the or button.
Result: Arrow indications are displayed around the name box.
6To... Then press the...
Select a letter, number or symbol ▲ P or ▼ P button
Move on the next letter button
Move back the previous letter button
➢The characters available are:
◆Letters of the alphabet (A ... Z)
◆Numbers (0 ... 9)
◆Special characters (_, –, space)
7You can have each channel newlynamed.
8When you have finished entering the name, press the MENU
button to confirm the name.
Assigning Names to Channels