Samsung lw32a23w Owner's Instructions Manual
Samsung lw32a23w Owner's Instructions Manual

Samsung lw32a23w Owner's Instructions Manual

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  • Page 2: Caution

    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.
  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions These illustrations represent precautions concerning your set. 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.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents ◆ F OREWORD ■ Caution ........................ 2 ■ Safety Instructions ....................3 ◆ C ONNECTING AND REPARING ■ Viewing the Control Panel ................... 6 ■ Viewing the Connection Panel................7 - Connecting an Aerial or Cable Television Network .......... 7 - Connecting Set-Top Box, VCR or DVD ............
  • Page 5 Contents ◆ S ETTING THE OUND ONTINUED ■ Setting the Dolby Digital Surround ..............32 ■ Setting the Dolby Pro Logic II ................34 ■ Setting the External Digital Sound ................ 35 ■ Connecting Headphones..................36 ■ Adjusting Your Headphone Preferences ............... 36 ■...
  • Page 6: Your Tv

    Viewing the Control Panel MENU (Power) Press to see an on-screen menu of Press to turn the TV on and off. your TV’s features. Power Indicator Lights up when you turn the power off. Press to increase or decrease the volume. Also used to select items on the Remote Control Sensor on-screen menu.
  • Page 7: Viewing The Connection Panel

    Viewing the Connection Panel Power Input ☛ Whenever you connect an audio or video system to your set, ensure that all elements are switched off. Connecting an Aerial or Cable Television Network 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...
  • Page 8: Connecting Component Devices (Dtv/Dvd)

    Viewing the Connection Panel Connecting Component Devices (DTV/DVD) - 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 DTV or DVD. - If you wish to connect both the Set-Top Box and DTV (or DVD), you should connect the Set-Top Box to the DTV (or DVD) and connect the DTV (or DVD) to component connector (“Y”,“Pb”,“Pr”) on your set.
  • Page 9: Connecting 5.1 Channel Speakers For Home Theater

    Viewing the Connection Panel Connecting 5.1 Channel Speakers For Home Theater The other speakers Surround Surround (Surround/Center/Sub Speaker Speaker woofer):Connect the each speaker audio cable to the speaker output jack(surround /Center / Woofer 1 )on the rear of your set making sure that the +, - polarities are Woofer correctly aligned.
  • Page 10: Viewing The Remote Control (All Functions Except Teletext)

    Viewing the Remote Control (All Functions Except Teletext) POWER DISPLAY SELECTED INPUT SOURCE TELEVISION STANDBY BUTTON AND BATTERY STATUS (Refer to page 13) PICTURE STANDARD SELECTION (Refer to page 24) P.MODE SELECT TV MODE INFORMATION DISPLAY MAKE THE REMOTE CONTROL WORKS FOR TV, VCR, CABLE, DVD, STB NUMERIC BUTTONS...
  • Page 11: Viewing The Remote Control (Teletext Functions)

    Viewing the Remote Control (Teletext Functions) POWER P.MODE SELECT -/-- PRE-CH TELETEXT NEXT PAGE VIDEO MUTE TELETEXT PREVIOUS PAGE TELETEXT DISPLAY/MIX TELETEXT REVEAL TELETEXT INDEX ENTER STILL S.MODE DUAL I-II SURROUND TELETEXT HOLD BN59-00373 TELETEXT SIZE SELECTION TELETEXT CANCEL P.SIZE SLEEP TELETEXT SUB-PAGE DNIe...
  • Page 12: Installing Batteries In The Remote Control

    Installing Batteries in the Remote Control Side the cover out completely. Install two AAA size batteries. ➣ Make sure to match the “+” and “–” ends of the batteries with the diagram inside the compartment. Replace the cover. ➣ Remove the batteries and store them in a cool, dry place if you won’t be using the remote control for a long time.
  • Page 13: Switching On And Off

    Switching On and Off The mains lead is attached to the rear of your set. ☛ If you have purchased this set in the United Kingdom, refer to page 59 for further instructions on plug wiring. Plug the mains lead into an appropriate socket. Result: The main voltage is indicated on the rear of your set and P.MODE...
  • Page 14: Becoming Familiar With The Remote Control

    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 POWER The following table presents the most frequently used buttons and their functions.
  • Page 15: Plug And Play

    Plug and Play When the set is initially powered ON, several basic customer settings POWER proceed automatically and subsequently. The following settings are available. P.MODE SELECT If the set is in standby mode, press the POWER ( ) button on the remote control.
  • Page 16: Choosing Your Language

    Plug and Play If you want to reset this feature... Press the MENU button. ENTER Result: The main menu is displayed. Press the œ¤or ƒ button to select Setup. STILL S.MODE DUAL I-II SURROUND or ‹ button. Press the ENTER BN59-00373 Result: The options available in the Setup group are displayed.
  • Page 17: Storing Channels Automatically

    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. ENTER Press the MENU button.
  • Page 18: Sorting The Stored Channels

    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. ◆ Give easily remembered numbers to the channels that you watch most often. ENTER Press the MENU button.
  • Page 19: Storing Channels Manually

    Storing Channels Manually 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.
  • Page 20 Storing Channels Manually (continued) If you know the number of the channel to be stored..◆ Press the œ¤or ƒ button to select Channel and then press the or ‹ button. ENTER ◆ Select C (Air channel) or S (Cable channel) by pressing the œ¤or ƒ...
  • Page 21: Editing The Channels

    Editing the Channels You can exclude the channels you chosen from the channels you 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 ENTER during scanning.
  • Page 22: Assigning Channels Names

    Assigning Channels Names Channel names will be assigned automatically when channel information is broadcast. These names can be changed, allowing you to assign new names. Press the MENU button. ENTER Result: The main menu is displayed. STILL S.MODE DUAL I-II SURROUND Press the œ¤or ƒ...
  • Page 23: Fine Tuning Channel Reception

    Fine Tuning Channel Reception If the reception is clear, you do not have to fine-tune the channel, as this is done automatically during the search and store operation. If however the signal is weak or distorted, you may have to fine-tune the channel manually.
  • Page 24: Changing The Picture Standard

    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 œ¤or ƒ button to select Picture. Result: The options available in the Picture group are displayed. or ‹...
  • Page 25: Changing The Colour Tone

    Changing the Colour Tone You can select the most comfortable colour tone to your eye. Press the MENU button. Result: The main menu is displayed. Press the œ¤or ƒ button to select Picture. Result: The options available in the Picture group are displayed. or ‹...
  • Page 26: Freezing The Current Picture

    NT4.43 is not supported in the sub-display. BN59 00373 DNIe (Digital Natural Image engine) Samsung’s New Technology brings you more detailed images with contrast and white enhancement. A new image compensation algorithm gives viewers brighter and clearer image. DNIe technology will match every signal to your eye.
  • Page 27: Viewing The Picture In Picture (Pip)

    Viewing the Picture In Picture (PIP) You can display a sub picture within the main picture of set program or video input. In this way you can watch or monitor set program or the video input from any connected equipment while watching set or other video input.
  • Page 28 Viewing the Picture In Picture (PIP) (continued) Press the œ¤or ƒ button to select Position and then press the or ‹ button. ENTER Select the position of sub picture by pressing the œ¤or ƒ button and or ‹ button. then press the ENTER Result: You can move the sub picture counterclockwise.
  • Page 29: Adjusting The Volume

    Adjusting the Volume You can adjust the volume using your remote control. -/-- PRE-CH Press the button to increase the volume. VIDEO MUTE Result: A horizontal bar is displayed and the volume increases until you release the button. The cursor moves to the right to indicate the volume.
  • Page 30: Changing The Sound Standard

    Changing the Sound Standard 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 œ¤or ƒ button to select Sound. Result: The options available in the Sound group are displayed.
  • Page 31: Listening To The Sound Of The Sub Picture

    Listening to the Sound of the Sub Picture During the PIP feature is activating, you can listen to the sound of the sub picture. Press the MENU button. Result: The main menu is displayed. Press the œ¤or ƒ button to select Sound. Result: The options available in the Sound group are displayed.
  • Page 32: Setting The Dolby Digital Surround

    Setting the Dolby Digital Surround The following Dolby surround settings can be adjusted to suit your personal preferences. ◆ Dolby Pro-Logic II On/Off. ◆ Dynamic range for adjusting the volume Dolby Pro-Logic II On/Off during night time viewing. ◆ Speaker setting for Dolby Digital surround. ◆...
  • Page 33 Setting the Dolby Digital Surround (continued) Select the speaker size(Front Left, Front Right:Small/Large) and select On or Off(Center, Rear Right, Rear Left and Sub Woofer) by pressing the œ¤or ƒ button. or ‹ button. Press the ENTER Press the MENU or ¦ button to return to the previous menu. Press the œ¤or ƒ¤button to select Level Control.
  • Page 34: Setting The Dolby Pro Logic Ii

    Setting the Dolby Pro Logic II In case of “Pro Logic : On” Surround Output Main Main Input Sub Woofer Center Right Left Right Left (Source) ✔ Mono ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ PCM Stereo (L/R) ✔ Mono ✔ ✔ ✔...
  • Page 35: Setting The External Digital Sound

    Setting the External Digital Sound You can enjoy Digital sound when the equipment with Digital output Rear of the TV is connected to the television. Press the MENU button. Result: The main menu is displayed. Press the œ¤or ƒ button to select Sound. Result: The options available in the Sound group are displayed.
  • Page 36: Connecting Headphones

    Connecting Headphones You can connect a set of headphones to your set if you wish to watch a TV programme without disturbing the other people in the room. Plug a set of headphones into the 3.5mm mini-jack socket on the panel of the set.
  • Page 37: Selecting The Sound Mode

    Selecting the Sound Mode STILL S.MODE DUAL I-II SURROUND The “DUAL I-II” button displays/controls the processing and output of the audio signal. When power is switched on, the mode is BN59-00373 automatically preset to either “Dual-I ” or “Stereo”, depending on the current transmission.
  • Page 38: Setting And Displaying The Current Time

    Setting and Displaying the Current Time You can set the TV’S clock so that the current time is displayed when you press the "INFO" button. You must also set the time if you wish to use the automatic On/Off timers. ➣...
  • Page 39: Setting The Sleep Timer

    Setting the Sleep Timer You can select a time period of between 30 and 180 minutes after which the television automatically switches to standby mode. Press the MENU button. Result: The main menu is displayed. Press the œ¤or ƒ button to select Setup. or ‹...
  • Page 40: Switching The Television On And Off Automatically

    Switching the Television On and Off Automatically 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. ➣...
  • Page 41: Setting The Blue Screen Mode

    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" mode to "Off". Press the MENU button.
  • Page 42: Selecting A Device From External Sources

    Selecting a Device from External Sources Your set enables you to choose which audio/video signals are output VIDEO to the external connector. MUTE Press the MENU button. or ‹ button to select Input. Press the ENTER Result: The options available in the Input group are displayed. Press the œ¤or ƒ...
  • Page 43: Setting Up Your Pc Software (Based On Windows 2000 Or Xp)

    PC will probably be different, depending upon your particular version of Windows and your particular video card. But 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 “Settings” on the Windows start menu.
  • Page 44: Adjusting The Pc Screen Automatically

    Adjusting the PC Screen Automatically Auto adjustment allows the PC screen of set to self-adjust to the BN59-00373 incoming PC video signal. P.SIZE SLEEP The values of fine, coarse and position are adjusted automatically. DNIe SWAP STOP PLAY/PAUSE ➣ Press the P P C C button on the remote control to select the PC mode. ➣...
  • Page 45: Coarse And Fine Tuning Of The Image

    Coarse and Fine Tuning of the Image The purpose of picture quality adjustment is to remove or reduce BN59-00373 picture noise. P.SIZE SLEEP If the noise is not removed by Fine tuning alone, then adjust the DNIe SWAP frequency as best as possible (coarse) and Fine tune again. STOP PLAY/PAUSE After the noise has been reduced, re-adjust the picture so that it is aligned on the center of screen.
  • Page 46: Changing The Image Position

    Changing the Image Position ➣ Press the P P C C button on the remote control to select the PC mode. ➣ BN59-00373 This function does not work in D D V V I I - - D D i i g g i i t t a a l l mode. P.SIZE SLEEP DNIe...
  • Page 47: Selecting The Dvi Mode

    Selecting the DVI mode You can select the DVI mode(DVI-Analog or DVI-Digital)according to BN59-00373 the pc input source(video board, video card or graphics card) P.SIZE SLEEP DNIe SWAP ➣ Press the P P C C button on the remote control to select the PC mode. STOP PLAY/PAUSE RESET BN59-00373A...
  • Page 48: Teletext Decoder

    Teletext Decoder Most set channels carry “teletext”, pages of written information that provide information such as: ◆ Television programme times ◆ News bulletins and Weather forecasts ◆ Sports results ◆ Subtitles for the hard of hearing The teletext pages are organized according to six categories: Part Contents Selected page number.
  • Page 49: Selecting A Specific Teletext Page

    Selecting a Specific Teletext Page Press the number buttons on the remote control to enter the page VIDEO number directly: MUTE Enter the three-digit page number listed in the contents by pressing the corresponding numeric buttons. Result: The current page counter is incremented and the page is then displayed.
  • Page 50: Using Flof To Select A Teletext Page

    Using FLOF to Select a Teletext Page The various topics included in the teletext pages are color-coded, and VIDEO can be selected by pressing the colored buttons on the remote control. MUTE Display the teletext contents page by pressing the TTX/MIX ( button.
  • Page 51: Troubleshooting: Before Contacting Service Personnel

    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. ◆ Check that the mains lead has been connected to a wall socket.
  • Page 52: Installing Stand

    Installing Stand <A> <B> Lower the TV set in the direction of the arrow (at a right angle) and fix the stand. Use the four screws to tightly fix the stand. Maintenance of Your LCD TV WARNING: To avoid risk of electric shock, do not disassemble the TV cabinet. Users cannot service the TV.
  • Page 53: Using The Anti-Theft Kensington Lock

    Using the Anti-Theft Kensington Lock The Kensington lock is a device used to physically fix the system when using it in a public place. The locking device has to be purchased separately. The appearance and locking method may differ from the illustration depending on the manufacturer.
  • Page 54: How To Install The Wall Bracket

    How to Install the Wall Bracket List of Contents Wall bracket Main body bracket Screws 1 Bracket bar Plastic screw anchors: 4 Wall bracket plate Screws: 4 2 Brackets (Left and Right) (The two brackets are interchangeable.) Screws: 8 2 Assembly hinges (Make sure they are a left/right pair.) How to Adjust the Angle of the Bracket...
  • Page 55 How to Install the Wall Bracket How to Attach the LCD TV to the Bracket The LCD TV in the picture may not look exactly like yours. (You assemble the plastic screw anchors and the screws the same way regardless of the model of your TV.) Assemble the plastic screw anchors Assemble the main body bracket as in the and the screws.
  • Page 56: Technical And Environmental Specifications

    Technical and Environmental Specifications Model Name LW32A23W LW40A23W Panel Size 32" Diagonal 40" Diagonal Display Size 687.36 (H) x 412.42 (V) mm 871.68 (H) x 523.008 (V) mm Type a-si TFT active matrix Pixel Pitch 0.537 (H) x 0.537 (V) mm 0.681 (H) x 0.681 (V) mm...
  • Page 57: Display Mode (Pc/Dvi)

    Technical and Environmental Specifications Model LW32A23W LW40A23W Environmental Considerations Operating Temperature 10 °C to 40 °C (50 °F to 104 °F) Operating Humidity 10% to 80% Storage Temperature -25 °C to 45 °C (- 13 °F to 113 °F) Storage Humidity...
  • Page 58: Pin Configurations

    Pin Configurations DVI connector Description Description Rx 2- Output Signal Connection Rx 2+ Rx 0- Grounding Rx 0+ No connection Grounding No connection No connection DDC Clock (SCL) No connection DDC Data (SDA) Grounding Analog Vertical Sync Rx C- Rx 1- Rx C+ Rx 1+ 25(C3)
  • Page 59: Wiring The Mains Power Supply Plug (Uk Only)

    Wiring the Mains Power Supply Plug (UK Only) ◆ IMPORTANT NOTICE The mains lead on this equipment is supplied with a moulded plug incorporating a fuse. The value of the fuse is indicated on the pin face of the plug and, if it requires replacing, a fuse approved to BSI1362 of the same rating must be used.

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