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Samsung LW26A33W Owner's Instructions Manual

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- 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
BN68-00656C-00
Owner's Instructions
Before operating the unit,
please read this manual thoroughly,
and retain it for future reference.
ON-SCREEN MENUS
PC DISPLAY
PICTURE IN PICTURE (PIP)
TELETEXT
This device is a class B digital apparatus.
LCD TV
LW26A33W

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  • Page 1 656ccover-etc 4/6/04 9:28 PM Page 1 LCD TV LW26A33W - 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. Owner’s Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly,...
  • Page 2 1-19.qxd 4/6/04 9:06 PM Page 1 LCD TV LW26A33W Owner’s Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. ON-SCREEN MENUS PC DISPLAY PICTURE IN PICTURE (PIP) TELETEXT This device is a class B digital apparatus.

  • Page 3: Qxd 4/10/04 10:23 Am

    1-19.qxd 4/10/04 10:23 AM Page 2 Contents ONNECTING AND REPARING ETTING THE HANNELS ETTING THE ICTURE ETTING THE OUND English-2...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    1-19.qxd 4/6/04 9:06 PM Page 3 Contents ETTING THE OUND Connecting Headphones ................... 36 Adjusting Your Headphone Preferences ..............36 Listening to the Sound of the Sub Picture ..............37 Sub Woofer......................... 37 ETTING THE Setting and Displaying the Current Time ..............38 Setting the Sleep Timer....................

  • Page 5: Viewing The Control Panel

    1-19.qxd 4/6/04 9:06 PM Page 4 Viewing the Control Panel SOURCE (Power) Press to turn the TV on and off. Displays a menu of all of the available input sources (TV, Ext.1, Ext.2, AV3, S-Video, DVI, PC). Light Detecting Sensor You can also use the SOURCE buttons on Adjusts brightness of screen automatically by...

  • Page 6: Viewing The Connection Panel

    1-19.qxd 4/8/04 2:18 PM Page 5 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 7 1-19.qxd 4/6/04 9:06 PM Page 6 Viewing the Connection Panel Connecting External A/V Devices - Connect RCA or S-VIDEO cable to an appropriate external A/V device such as 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.
  • Page 8 1-19.qxd 4/6/04 9:06 PM Page 7 Viewing the Connection Panel Connecting Sub Woofer Connecting DVI - Connect the DVI connector to the DVD connector. - Connect the stereo audio cable to “L - Audio - R” on the rear of your set and the other end to “Audio Out”...
  • Page 9 Television On/Off (Refer to page 11) Automatic switch-off (Refer to page 39) Selects a target device to controlled by the samsung remote control (TV, STB, VCR, CABLE, DVD) (Refer to page 61~64) Numeric buttons for direct channel access Previous channel...

  • Page 10: Viewing The Remote Control

    1-19.qxd 4/8/04 2:18 PM Page 9 Viewing the Remote Control (Teletext Functions) Teletext display/mix both teletext information and the normal broadcast Teletext sub page : Teletext next page : Teletext previous page Teletext mode selection (LIST/FLOF) Teletext reveal Exit from the teletext display Teletext index Teletext cancel Teletext size selection...

  • Page 11: Installing Batteries In The Remote Control

    1-19.qxd 4/6/04 9:06 PM Page 10 Installing Batteries in the Remote Control Slide 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.

  • Page 12: Switching On And Off

    1-19.qxd 4/6/04 9:06 PM Page 11 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 60 for further instructions on plug wiring. Plug the mains lead into an appropriate socket.

  • Page 13: Becoming Familiar With The Remote Control

    1-19.qxd 4/6/04 9:06 PM Page 12 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.

  • Page 14: Plug And Play

    1-19.qxd 4/6/04 9:06 PM Page 13 Plug and Play When the set is initially powered ON, several basic customer settings proceed automatically and subsequently. The following settings are available. If the set is in standby mode, press the POWER ( ) button on the remote control.

  • Page 15: Choosing Your Language

    1-19.qxd 4/6/04 9:06 PM Page 14 Plug and Play If you want to reset this feature... Press the MENU button. Result: The main menu is displayed. Press the button to select Setup. Press the ENTER button. Result: The options available in the Setup group are displayed. Press the button to select Plug &...

  • Page 16: Storing Channels Automatically

    1-19.qxd 4/6/04 9:06 PM Page 15 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.

  • Page 17: Storing Channels Manually

    1-19.qxd 4/6/04 9:06 PM Page 16 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 18 1-19.qxd 4/6/04 9:06 PM Page 17 Storing Channels Manually If you know the number of the channel to be stored..Press the button to select Channel and then press the ENTER button. Select C (Air channel) or S (Cable channel) by pressing the button.

  • Page 19: Editing The Channels

    1-19.qxd 4/6/04 9:06 PM Page 18 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 during scanning.

  • Page 20: Sorting The Stored Channels

    1-19.qxd 4/6/04 9:06 PM Page 19 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.

  • Page 21: Assigning Channels Names

    20-37.qxd 4/6/04 9:07 PM Page 20 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. Result: The main menu is displayed. Press the button to select Channel.

  • Page 22: Fine Tuning Channel Reception

    20-37.qxd 4/6/04 9:07 PM Page 21 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 23: Changing The Picture Standard

    20-37.qxd 4/6/04 9:39 PM Page 22 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 Picture. Result: The options available in the Picture group are displayed.

  • Page 24: Adjusting The Custom Picture

    20-37.qxd 4/6/04 9:39 PM Page 23 Adjusting the Custom Picture 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 Picture. Result: The options available in the Picture group are displayed.

  • Page 25: Changing The Colour Tone

    20-37.qxd 4/6/04 9:39 PM Page 24 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 button to select Picture. Result: The options available in the Picture group are displayed.

  • Page 26: Changing The Picture Size

    20-37.qxd 4/7/04 11:43 AM Page 25 Changing the Picture Size You can select the picture size which best corresponds to your viewing requirements. Press the MENU button. Result: The main menu is displayed. Press the button to select Picture. Result: The options available in the Picture group are displayed.

  • Page 27: Freezing The Current Picture

    Press the "STILL" button to freeze a moving picture into a still one. Press again to cancel. 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.
  • Page 28 20-37.qxd 4/6/04 9:07 PM Page 27 MCC (My Colour Control) MCC (My Colour Control) is to adust the most preferred colours such as Skin Tone, Green Grass, Blue Sky without interfering with other colours in order for each consumer to enjoy screen colour of their choice. Press the MENU button.
  • Page 29 20-37.qxd 4/6/04 9:44 PM Page 28 I2C (Intelligent Image Control) I2C (Intelligent Image Control) is to automatically detect distribution of inputted visual signal and adjust to create optimum contrast. Press the MENU button. Result: The main menu is displayed. Press the button to select Picture.
  • Page 30 20-37.qxd 4/6/04 9:44 PM Page 29 IBC (Intelligent Brightness Control) IBC (Intelligent Brightness Control) is to adjust brightness of screen either automatically or manually by detecting brightness of surrounding environment using light detecting sensor. Press the MENU button. Result: The main menu is displayed. Press the button to select Picture.
  • Page 31 20-37.qxd 4/8/04 2:23 PM Page 30 Viewing the Picture In Picture (PIP) You can display a sub picture within the main picture of set programme or video input. In this way you can watch or monitor set programm or the video input from any connected equipment while watching set or other video input.
  • Page 32 20-37.qxd 4/8/04 2:23 PM Page 31 Viewing the Picture In Picture (PIP) Press the button to select Position and then press the ENTER button. Select the position of sub picture by pressing the button and then press the ENTER button. Result: You can move the sub picture counterclockwise.

  • Page 33: Adjusting The Volume

    20-37.qxd 4/6/04 9:44 PM Page 32 Adjusting the Volume You can adjust the volume using your remote control. Press the VOL( )button to increase the volume. 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 34: Switching The Sound Off Temporarily

    20-37.qxd 4/6/04 9:44 PM Page 33 Switching the Sound Off Temporarily You can switch the sound off temporarily. Example: You wish to answer the telephone. Press the MUTE ( ) button. Result: The sound is switched off and “Mute” is displayed. When you wish to turn the sound back on, press the MUTE ( button again or either of the volume buttons.

  • Page 35: Changing The Sound Standard

    20-37.qxd 4/7/04 1:03 PM Page 34 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 button to select Sound. Result: The options available in the Sound group are displayed.

  • Page 36: Selecting Wow Surround

    20-37.qxd 4/6/04 9:45 PM Page 35 Selecting WOW Surround Select the Wow Surround feature to amplify the mid- to low-range sounds or create a surround sound effect. 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.

  • Page 37: Connecting Headphones

    20-37.qxd 4/7/04 1:24 PM Page 36 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 rear panel of the set.

  • Page 38: Listening To The Sound Of The Sub Picture

    20-37.qxd 4/6/04 9:45 PM Page 37 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 button to select Sound.

  • Page 39: Setting And Displaying The Current Time

    38-55.qxd 4/6/04 9:05 PM Page 38 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 40: Setting The Sleep Timer

    38-55.qxd 4/6/04 9:05 PM Page 39 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 button to select Setup.

  • Page 41: Switching The Television On And Off Automatically

    38-55.qxd 4/6/04 9:05 PM Page 40 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 42: Setting The Blue Screen Mode

    38-55.qxd 4/6/04 9:05 PM Page 41 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"...

  • Page 43: Colour Weakness

    38-55.qxd 4/6/04 9:05 PM Page 42 Colour Weakness Colour Weakness is a feature that enables those with a colour Weakness to view images as those with normal colour vision do. The feature provides nine different colour adjustment layers each for red, green and blue.

  • Page 44: Selecting The Melody

    38-55.qxd 4/6/04 9:05 PM Page 43 Selecting the Melody You can hear melody sound when the television is powered on or off. Press the MENU button. Result: The main menu is displayed. Press the button to select Setup. Press the ENTER button.

  • Page 45: Selecting A Device From External Sources

    38-55.qxd 4/7/04 1:30 PM Page 44 Selecting a Device from External Sources Your set enables you to choose which audio/video signals are output to the external connector. 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.

  • Page 46: 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.)

  • Page 47: Adjusting The Pc Screen Automatically

    38-55.qxd 4/8/04 2:25 PM Page 46 Adjusting the PC Screen Automatically Auto adjustment allows the PC screen of set to self-adjust to the incoming PC video signal. The values of fine, coarse and position are adjusted automatically. Press the PC button on the remote control to select the PC mode. This function does not work in DVI-Digital mode.

  • Page 48: Coarse And Fine Tuning Of The Image

    38-55.qxd 4/8/04 2:25 PM Page 47 Coarse and Fine Tuning of the Image The purpose of picture quality adjustment is to remove or reduce picture noise. If the noise is not removed by Fine tuning alone, then adjust the frequency as best as possible (coarse) and Fine tune again. After the noise has been reduced, re-adjust the picture so that it is aligned on the center of screen.

  • Page 49: Changing The Image Position

    38-55.qxd 4/8/04 2:25 PM Page 48 Changing the Image Position Press the PC button on the remote control to select the PC mode. Press the MENU button. Result: The main menu is displayed. Press the button to select Setup. Press the ENTER button.

  • Page 50: Initializing The Image Settings

    38-55.qxd 4/8/04 2:25 PM Page 49 Initializing the Image Settings You can replace all image settings with the factory default values. Press the PC button on the remote control to select the PC mode. Press the MENU button. Result: The main menu is displayed. Press the button to select Setup.

  • Page 51: Teletext Decoder

    38-55.qxd 4/6/04 9:05 PM Page 50 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...

  • Page 52: Selecting A Specific Teletext Page

    38-55.qxd 4/6/04 9:05 PM Page 51 Selecting a Specific Teletext Page Press the number buttons on the remote control to enter the page number directly: 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 53: Using Flof To Select A Teletext Page

    38-55.qxd 4/6/04 9:05 PM Page 52 Using FLOF to Select a Teletext 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.

  • Page 54: Troubleshooting: Before Contacting Service Personnel

    Page 53 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.

  • Page 55: Installing Stand

    38-55.qxd 4/6/04 9:05 PM Page 54 Installing Stand <1> <2> Lower the TV set in the direction of the arrow 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 56: Using The Anti-Theft Kensington Lock

    38-55.qxd 4/6/04 9:05 PM Page 55 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 57: Installing Vesa Compliant Mounting Devices

    56-64.qxd 4/6/04 9:09 PM Page 56 Installing VESA compliant mounting devices Align the mounting interface pad with the holes in the rear cover mounting pad and secure it with the four screws that come with the arm-type base, wall mount hanger or other bases. This TV accepts a 200mmx100mm VESA-Compliant mounting interface pad.

  • Page 58: Technical And Environmental Specifications

    56-64.qxd 4/7/04 1:33 PM Page 57 Technical and Environmental Specifications Model Name LW26A33W Panel Size 26” Diagonal Display Size 556.4 (H) x 339.84 (V) mm Type a-si TFT active matrix Pixel Pitch 0.4425 (H) x 0.4425 (V) mm Viewing Angle 170/170 (H/V) Frequency Horizontal...

  • Page 59: Display Mode (Pc)

    56-64.qxd 4/6/04 9:09 PM Page 58 Technical and Environmental Specifications Model LW26A33W Environmental Considerations Operating Temperature 50 °F to 104 °F (10 °C to 40 °C) Operating Humidity 10% to 80%, non-condensing Storage Temperature -13 °F to 113 °F (-25 °C to 45 °C) Storage Humidity 5% to 95%, non-condensing Audio Characteristics...

  • Page 60: Pin Configurations

    56-64.qxd 4/6/04 9:09 PM Page 59 Pin Configurations DVI - D 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-...

  • Page 61: Wiring The Mains Power Supply Plug (Uk Only)

    56-64.qxd 4/6/04 9:09 PM Page 60 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.

  • Page 62: Setting Up Your Remote Control

    56-64.qxd 4/8/04 2:25 PM Page 61 Setting Up Your Remote Control After it has been set up properly, your remote control can operate in four different modes: TV, VCR, Cable, or DVD. Pressing the corresponding button on the remote control allows you to switch between these modes, and control whichever piece of equipment you choose.
  • Page 63 56-64.qxd 4/8/04 2:25 PM Page 62 Setting Up Your Remote Control Setting Up the Remote to Operate Your Cable Box Turn off your cable box. Press the SELECT button and make sure that the Cable LED is illuminated. Press the SET button on your TV’s remote control. Using the number buttons on your remote control, enter three digits of the cable box code listed on page 64 of this manual for your brand of cable box.
  • Page 64 56-64.qxd 4/8/04 2:25 PM Page 63 Setting Up Your Remote Control Setting Up the Remote to Operate Your DVD Turn off your DVD. Press the SELECT button and make sure that the DVD LED is illuminated. Press the SET button on your TV’s remote control. Using the number buttons on your remote control, enter three digits of the DVD code listed on page 64 of this manual for your brand of DVD.

  • Page 65: Remote Control Codes

    56-64.qxd 4/6/04 9:09 PM Page 64 Setting Up Your Remote Control Remote Control Codes VCR Codes Admiral 009,014,016,017,037,044,046,063,078 015,088 Aiwa 001,002,007 Samsung 000,016,022,031,041,051 Audio Dynamics Lloyd 022,025 Sansui Bell&Howell Logik Sanyo 011,021 Broksonic Scott 022,050,058,077 Magnavox 017,038,062,065 011,014,018,021,027,028,044,052,057 Candle 016,018,022,054,055,061...
  • Page 66 56-64.qxd 4/6/04 9:09 PM Page 65 - 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...

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