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#633E-01cover.qxd 6/12/04 1:53 PM Page 1 - AFTER SALES SERVICE - 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. ELECTRONICS Owner’s Instructions BN68-00633E-01 LCD TV LW15M23C...
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01-BN68-00633F-02Eng.qxd 5/14/04 9:00 AM Owner’s Instructions Page 1 LCD TV LW15M23C LW17M24C LW20M21C LW20M22C Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. ON-SCREEN MENUS PC DISPLAY TELETEXT...
Eng.qxd 6/18/04 8:46 AM Page 1 Precautions When Using the Still Image Note : If the borders at the left, right and the center of the screen remain fixed for an extended period of time, the amounts of light transmission will also remain varied and as a result the borders may leave traces.
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Eng.qxd 6/18/04 8:46 AM Page 2 Note : If the borders at the left, right and the center of the screen remain fixed for an extended period of time, the amounts of light transmission will also remain varied and as a result the borders may leave traces.
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01-BN68-00633F-03Eng.qxd 6/12/04 6:14 PM ONNECTING AND ETTING THE ETTING THE ETTING THE English-2 Page 2 Contents REPARING HANNELS ICTURE OUND...
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01-BN68-00633F-03Eng.qxd 6/12/04 6:14 PM ETTING THE SING THE ARIOUS UNCTIONS SING THE ELETEXT EATURE PC F SING THE UNCTIONS ECOMMENDATIONS Symbols Page 3 Contents Press Important Note English-3...
01-BN68-00633F-03Eng.qxd 6/12/04 6:14 PM Viewing the Control Panel SOURCE MENU English-4 Page 4 POWER HEADPHONE SOURCE SPEAKERS REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR POWER INDICATOR...
01-BN68-00633E-02Eng.qxd 7/25/04 3:14 PM Page 5 Viewing the Connection Panel < LW17M24C > < LW15M23C / LW20M21C / LW20M22C > Power Input Power Input Option SCART 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.
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01-BN68-00633F-03Eng.qxd 6/12/04 6:14 PM Page 6 Viewing the Connection Panel Connecting an Aerial or Cable Television Network (depending on the model) Connecting a Set-Top Box, VCR or DVD Connecting a Computer ➣ Separate H/V Composite H/V English-6...
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01-BN68-00633F-03Eng.qxd 6/12/04 6:14 PM Page 7 Viewing the Connection Panel Connecting External A/V Devices Connecting Headphones While the headphones are connected, the sound from the built-in speakers will be disabled. Kensington Slot English-7...
01-BN68-00633C-00Eng.qxd 4/18/04 7:35 AM Viewing Pictures From External Sources English-8 Page 8 Once you have connected up your various audio and video systems, you can view the different sources by selecting the appropriate input. Check that all the necessary connections have been made (refer to pages 6 and 7 for further details).
01-BN68-00633C-00Eng.qxd 4/18/04 7:35 AM 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 Remove the cover on the rear of the remote control by pressing the symbol downwards and then pulling firmly to remove it.
01-BN68-00633C-00Eng.qxd 4/18/04 8:32 PM Viewing the Remote Control Television On/Off Numeric buttons for direct channel access One/Two-digit channel selection Temporary sound switch-off Volume up or down Select to the TV mode directly Menu display and change confirmation Sound mode selection The performance of the remote control may be affected by bright light.
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01-BN68-00633C-00Eng.qxd 4/18/04 7:35 AM Viewing the Remote Control Teletext hold Exit from the teletext display Teletext index Teletext sub page Teletext display/mix both teletext information and the normal broadcast Fastext topic selection Page 11 (Teletext Functions) : Teletext next page : Teletext previous page Teletext mode selection (LIST/FLOF)
01-BN68-00633C-00Eng.qxd 4/18/04 7:35 AM Switching On and Off Placing in Standby Mode English-12 Page 12 The mains lead is attached to the rear of your set. Plug the mains lead into an appropriate socket. Result: When the power cord is plugged in, the LED turns red. Press the POWER button to switch on.
01-BN68-00633C-00Eng.qxd 4/18/04 7:35 AM 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.
02-BN68-00633C-00Eng.qxd 4/18/04 10:36 PM Plug & Play English-14 Page 14 When the set is initially powered ON, you are automatically presented with a series of basic customer settings. The following settings are available. If the set is in standby mode, press the on the remote control.
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02-BN68-00633C-00Eng.qxd 4/18/04 7:35 AM Plug & Play If you want to reset this feature... Press the MENU button. Result: The main menu is displayed. Press the button to select the Setup. Result: The options available in the Setup group are displayed. Press the ENTER button.
02-BN68-00633C-00Eng.qxd 4/18/04 7:35 AM Selecting TV Mode or an Input Source English-16 Page 16 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.
02-BN68-00633C-00Eng.qxd 4/18/04 7:35 AM 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. Press the MENU button.
02-BN68-00633D-00Eng.qxd 4/21/04 6:11 AM Choosing Your Language English-18 Page 18 When you start using your set for the first time, you must select the language which will be used for displaying menus and indicators. Press the MENU button. Result: The main menu is displayed. Press the button to select the Setup.
02-BN68-00633C-00Eng.qxd 4/18/04 7:35 AM 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.
02-BN68-00633C-00Eng.qxd 4/18/04 7:35 AM Storing Channels Manually English-20 Page 20 You can store up to 100 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 of each stored channel which you wish to identify Press the MENU button.
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02-BN68-00633C-00Eng.qxd 4/18/04 7:35 AM Storing Channels Manually If you know the channel number to be stored, Press the button to select the Channel. Press the ENTER button. Select C (Air channel) or S (Cable channel) by pressing the button and then press the ENTER Select the required number by pressing the and then press the ENTER If there is normal sound or no sound, re-select the...
02-BN68-00633D-00Eng.qxd 4/15/04 9:40 PM Editing the Channels English-22 Page 22 You can exclude any channels of your choice from the channels you have scanned. When you scan through the stored channels, those you have chosen to skip are not displayed. All channels that you do not specifically choose to skip are displayed during scanning.
02-BN68-00633F-02Eng.qxd 5/21/04 5:28 PM Sorting the Stored Channels You can exchange the numbers of two channels, in order to: Modify the numeric order in which the channels have been automatically stored. Assign easily remembered numbers to the channels that you watch most often.
02-BN68-00633C-00Eng.qxd 4/18/04 7:35 AM Giving Channels Names English-24 Page 24 If channel name information is broadcast when you store the channels either manually or automatically, the names are assigned to the channels directly. You can however change these names or assign new names as required.
02-BN68-00633F-03Eng.qxd 6/12/04 6:18 PM Changing the Picture Standard You can select the type of picture which best corresponds to your viewing requirements. Press the MENU button. Result: The main menu is displayed. Press the button to select the Picture. Result: The options available in the Picture group are displayed.
02-BN68-00633C-00Eng.qxd 4/18/04 7:35 AM Adjusting the Custom Picture English-26 Page 26 Your set has several settings which allow you to control picture quality. Press the MENU button. Result: The main menu is displayed. Press the button to select the Picture. Result: The options available in the Picture group are displayed.
02-BN68-00633C-00Eng.qxd 4/18/04 7:35 AM Adjusting the Screen Background Colour You can change the screen background colour according to your preference. Press the MENU button. Result: The main menu is displayed. Press the button to select the Picture. Result: The options available in the Picture group are displayed. Press the ENTER button.
03-BN68-00633F-03Eng.qxd 6/12/04 6:19 PM Changing the Sound Standard English-28 Page 28 You can select the type of special sound effect to be used when watching a given broadcast. Press the MENU button. Result: The main menu is displayed. Press the button to select the Sound.
03-BN68-00633C-00Eng.qxd 4/18/04 7:35 AM Selecting Auto Volume Control Reduces the differences in volume level between broadcasters. Press the MENU button. Result: The main menu is displayed. Press the button to select the Sound. Result: The options available in the Sound group are displayed. Press the ENTER button.
03-BN68-00633C-00Eng.qxd 4/18/04 7:35 AM Setting the Clock English-30 Page 30 Press the MENU button. Result: The main menu is displayed. Press the button to select Setup. Result: The options available in the Setup group are displayed. Press the ENTER button. Press the ENTER button.
03-BN68-00633C-00Eng.qxd 4/18/04 7:35 AM Switching Off Automatically You can select a time period of between Off and 180 minutes after which your set automatically switches off. Press the MENU button. Result: The main menu is displayed. Press the button to select Setup. Result: The options available in the Setup group are displayed.
03-BN68-00633C-00Eng.qxd 4/18/04 7:36 AM Switching the Television On and Off Automatically English-32 Page 32 You can set the On/Off timers so that the set will: Switch on automatically and tune to the channel of your choice at the time you select. Switch off automatically at the time you select.
03-BN68-00633C-00Eng.qxd 4/18/04 7:36 AM Setting the Blue Screen Mode If no signal is being received or the signal is very weak, a blue screen automatically replaces the noisy picture background. If you wish to continue viewing the poor picture, you must set the "Blue Screen"...
03-BN68-00633C-00Eng.qxd 4/18/04 7:36 AM Teletext Feature English-34 Page 34 Most television channels provide written information services via teletext. Information provided includes: Television programme times News bulletins and weather forecasts Sports results Travel information This information is divided into numbered pages (see diagram). Part Contents Selected page number.
03-BN68-00633C-00Eng.qxd 4/18/04 7:36 AM Displaying the Teletext Information You can display Teletext information at any time on your set. ☛ For Teletext information to be displayed correctly, channel reception must be stable; otherwise: N Information may be missing N Some pages may not be displayed Select the channel providing the Teletext service using the button.
03-BN68-00633C-00Eng.qxd 4/18/04 7:36 AM Selecting a Page by Number English-36 Page 36 You can enter the page number directly by pressing the numeric buttons on the remote control. Enter the three-digit page number given in the content by pressing the corresponding numeric buttons. Result: The current page counter is incremented and the page is then displayed.
03-BN68-00633F-03Eng.qxd 6/12/04 6:23 PM Using FLOF to Select a Page The various topics included in the teletext pages are colour-coded, and can be selected by pressing the coloured buttons on the remote control. Display the teletext contents page by pressing the TTX/MIX button. Press the coloured button corresponding to the topic that you wish to select;...
Windows and your particular video card. However, even if your actual screens look different, the same basic set-up information will apply in almost all cases. (If not, contact your computer manufacturer or Samsung Dealer.) First, click on “Control Panel” on the Windows start menu.
03-BN68-00633C-00Eng.qxd 4/18/04 7:36 AM Coarse and Fine Tuning of the Image Preset to PC mode by pressing the Press the MENU button. Result: The main menu is displayed. Press the button to select Setup. Result: The options available in the Setup group are displayed. Press the ENTER button.
03-BN68-00633F-03Eng.qxd 6/12/04 6:24 PM Changing the Image Position English-40 Page 40 Preset to PC mode by pressing the SOURCE button on the remote contol . Press the MENU button. Result: The main menu is displayed. Press the button to select Setup. Result: The options available in the Setup group are displayed.
03-BN68-00633F-03Eng.qxd 6/12/04 6:49 PM Initializing the Image Settings Preset to PC mode by pressing the You can replace all image settings with the factory default values. Press the MENU button. Result: The main menu is displayed. Press the button to select Setup. Result: The options available in the Setup group are displayed.
04-BN68-00633F-03Eng.qxd 6/12/04 6:49 PM Adjusting the PC Screen Automatically English-42 Page 42 Preset to PC mode by pressing the SOURCE button on the remote contol . Press the MENU button. Result: The main menu is displayed. Press the button to select Setup. Result: The options available in the Setup group are displayed.
04-BN68-00633F-03Eng.qxd 6/12/04 6:53 PM Picture Mode You can select the type of picture which best corresponds to your viewing requirements. Press the MENU button. Result: The main menu is displayed. Press the button to select the Picture. Result: The options available in the Picture group are displayed. Press the ENTER button.
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04-BN68-00633F-02Eng.qxd 5/13/04 5:29 PM Adjusting the Screen Background Colour English-44 Page 44 You can change the screen background colour according to your preference. Press the MENU button. Result: The main menu is displayed. Press the button to select the Picture. Result: The options available in the Picture group are displayed.
04-BN68-00633C-00Eng.qxd 4/18/04 9:04 PM Customizing the Colour Press the MENU button. Result: The main menu is displayed. Press the button to select the Picture. Result: The options available in the Picture group are displayed. Press the ENTER button. Press the button to select the Colour Control.
6/12/04 6:51 PM Troubleshooting: Before Contacting Service Personnel Before contacting Samsung after-sales service, perform the following simple checks. If you cannot solve the problem using the instructions below, note the model and serial number of your set and contact your local dealer.
04-BN68-00633E-02Eng.qxd 7/28/04 2:14 PM Troubleshooting: Before Contacting Service Personnel In PC mode, the image is not stable and may appear to vibrate. In PC mode, the image is not centred on the screen. 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.
04-BN68-00633F-02Eng.qxd 6/4/04 6:02 PM Page 48 Technical and Environmental Specifications Model Name LW15M23C LW17M24C LW20M21C LW20M22C Panel Frequency Resolution Input Signal Video Power Supply Power Consumption Dimension (W x D x H) Weight Environmental Considerations Audio Characteristics English-48...
04-BN68-00633F-03Eng.qxd 6/12/04 6:58 PM Page 50 Retractable Stand < LW20M21C / LW20M22C > < LW20M21C / LW20M22C > < LW15M23C / LW17M24C > Using Your TV in Another Country English-50...
Using the Anti-Theft Kensington Lock Cable Figure 2 Figure 1 <Optional> Insert the locking device into the Kensington slot on the LCD TV (Figure 1), and turn it in the locking direction (Figure 2). Connect the Kensington lock cable. Fix the Kensington lock to a desk or a heavy stationary object. Installing VESA compliant mounting devices The Kensington lock is a device used to physically fix the system when using it in...
04-BN68-00633E-02Eng.qxd 7/25/04 3:00 PM Installing the Wall Mount Kit Note : This installation is to be used when attaching the wall mount to a concrete wall. When attaching to other building materials, please contact your nearest dealer. Components Please use provided components or parts to install the Wall Mount Kit. Bracket How to assemble the Wall Mount Kit Mark the location of hole on the wall using installation guide.
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04-BN68-00633F-03Eng.qxd 6/12/04 7:00 PM Installing the Wall Mount Kit How to assemble the Wall Mount Kit Note : Picture (2) shows the angle adjustment section while LCD TV is being converted from stand-based one to wall-mounted one or vice versa. - Click"...
04-BN68-00633F-03Eng.qxd 6/12/04 7:00 PM Page 54 Installing the Wall Mount Kit (LW20M21C/LW20M22C) Components How to assemble the Wall Mount Kit Note : If the bracket is not firmly fixed to the wall, LCD TV can fall off. English-54...
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04-BN68-00633F-03Eng.qxd 6/12/04 7:00 PM Page 55 Installing the Wall Mount Kit (LW20M21C/LW20M22C) How to adjust an angle Note : Picture (2) shows the angle adjustment section while LCD TV is being converted from stand-based one to wall- mounted one or vice versa. English-55...
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04-BN68-00633C-00Eng.qxd 4/18/04 7:34 AM Page 55 - AFTER SALES SERVICE - 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. ELECTRONICS...