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448Tcover-00 11/10/03 11:11 PM Page 1 LCD TV LW32A30W - 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,...
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BN68-448D-03Eng 11/11/03 2:42 AM Page 1 LCD TV LW32A30W 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...
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BN68-448D-03Eng 11/11/03 2:42 AM Page 3 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.
BN68-448D-03Eng 11/11/03 2:42 AM Page 4 Contents OREWORD Caution ........................ 2 Safety Instructions ....................3 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 ............7 - Connecting External A/V Devices ..............
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BN68-448D-03Eng 11/11/03 2:42 AM Page 5 Contents 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 Selecting the Sound Mode ...................
BN68-00448U-00Eng 12/10/03 6:30 AM Page 6 Viewing the Control Panel (Power) Press to increase or decrease the volume. Press to turn the TV on and off. Also used to select items on the Remote Control Sensor on-screen menu. Aim the remote control towards this spot C/P.
BN68-448D-03Eng 11/11/03 2:42 AM Page 7 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...
BN68-448D-03Eng 11/11/03 2:42 AM Page 8 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.
BN68-00448V-00Eng 12/10/03 2:33 AM Page 9 Viewing the Connection Panel Connecting 5.1 Channel Speakers For Home Theater Surround Surround Speaker Speaker Woofer Center Speaker The other speakers (Surround/Center/woofer): Connect the each speaker audio cable to the speaker output jack(surround /Center / Woofer )on the rear of your set making sure that the +, - polarities are correctly aligned.
BN68-448D-03Eng 11/11/03 2:42 AM Page 10 Viewing the Remote Control (All Functions Except Teletext) DISPLAY SELECTED INPUT SOURCE TELEVISION STANDBY BUTTON AND BATTERY STATUS (Refer to page 13) PICTURE STANDARD SELECTION (Refer to page 24) TV MODE INFORMATION DISPLAY MAKE THE REMOTE CONTROL WORKS FOR TV, VCR, CABLE, DVD, STB NUMERIC BUTTONS...
BN68-448D-03Eng 11/11/03 2:42 AM Page 11 Viewing the Remote Control (Teletext Functions) TELETEXT NEXT PAGE TELETEXT PREVIOUS PAGE TELETEXT DISPLAY/MIX TELETEXT REVEAL TELETEXT INDEX TELETEXT HOLD TELETEXT SIZE SELECTION TELETEXT CANCEL TELETEXT SUB-PAGE Teletext Function : Refer to page 48-50 for details English-11...
BN68-448D-03Eng 11/11/03 2:42 AM Page 12 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.
BN68-00448U-00Eng 12/10/03 6:27 AM Page 13 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 57 for further instructions on plug wiring. Plug the mains lead into an appropriate socket.
BN68-448D-03Eng 11/11/03 2:42 AM Page 14 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.
BN68-448D-03Eng 11/11/03 2:42 AM Page 15 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.
BN68-448D-03Eng 11/11/03 2:42 AM Page 16 Plug and Play If you want to reset this feature... Press the MENU button. Result: The main menu is displayed. or ❷ button to select Setup. Press the or ❿ button. Press the ENTER Result: The options available in the Setup group are displayed.
BN68-448D-03Eng 11/11/03 2:42 AM Page 17 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.
BN68-448D-03Eng 11/11/03 2:42 AM Page 18 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.
BN68-00448T-00Eng 11/11/03 7:58 PM Page 19 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.
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BN68-448D-03Eng 11/11/03 2:42 AM Page 20 Storing Channels Manually (continued) If you know the number of the channel to be stored..or ❷ button to select Channel and then press the Press the or ❿ button. ENTER Select C (Air channel) or S (Cable channel) by pressing the or ❷...
BN68-448D-03Eng 11/11/03 2:42 AM Page 21 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.
BN68-448D-03Eng 11/11/03 2:42 AM Page 22 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. or ❷...
BN68-00448T-00Eng 11/11/03 7:59 PM Page 23 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.
BN68-448D-03Eng 11/11/03 2:43 AM Page 24 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. or ❷ button to select Picture. Press the Result: The options available in the Picture group are displayed.
BN68-448D-03Eng 11/11/03 2:43 AM Page 25 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. or ❷ button to select Picture. Press the Result: The options available in the Picture group are displayed.
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.
BN68-00448T-00Eng 11/11/03 4:29 AM Page 27 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.
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BN68-00448T-00Eng 11/11/03 4:19 AM Page 28 Viewing the Picture In Picture (PIP) (continued) or ❷ button to select Position and then press the Press the or ❿ button. ENTER or ❷ button and Select the position of sub picture by pressing the or ❿...
BN68-448D-03Eng 11/11/03 2:43 AM Page 29 Adjusting the Volume You can adjust the volume using your remote control. Press the 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.
BN68-448D-03Eng 11/11/03 2:43 AM Page 30 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. or ❷ button to select Sound. Press the Result: The options available in the Sound group are displayed.
BN68-00448T-00Eng 11/11/03 8:00 PM Page 31 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. or ❷...
BN68-448D-03Eng 11/11/03 2:43 AM Page 32 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.
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BN68-448D-03Eng 11/11/03 2:43 AM 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) or ❷ button. by pressing the or ❿ button. Press the ENTER Press the MENU or ➛...
BN68-00448T-00Eng 11/11/03 9:42 PM Page 34 Setting the Dolby Pro Logic II In case of “Pro Logic : On” Surround Output Main Main Sub Woofer Input Center Right Left Right Left (Source) Mono PCM Stereo (L/R) Mono Lo/Ro Dolby Digital Lt/Rt 5.1ch MPEG I (Stereo only)
BN68-448D-03Eng 11/11/03 2:43 AM Page 35 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. or ❷...
BN68-448D-03Eng 11/11/03 2:43 AM 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 panel of the set.
BN68-448D-03Eng 11/11/03 2:43 AM Page 37 Selecting the Sound Mode The “DUAL I-II” button displays/controls the processing and output of the audio signal. When power is switched on, the mode is automatically preset to either “Dual-I ” or “Stereo”, depending on the current transmission.
BN68-448D-03Eng 11/11/03 2:43 AM 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.
BN68-448D-03Eng 11/11/03 2:43 AM 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. or ❷...
BN68-448D-03Eng 11/11/03 2:43 AM 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.
BN68-448D-03Eng 11/11/03 2:43 AM 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"...
BN68-448D-03Eng 11/11/03 2:43 AM Page 42 Selecting a Device from External Sources Your set enables you to choose which audio/video signals are output to the external connector. Press the MENU button. or ❿ button to select Input. Press the ENTER Result: The options available in the Input group are displayed.
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.
BN68-448D-03Eng 11/11/03 2:43 AM Page 44 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.
BN68-448D-03Eng 11/11/03 2:43 AM Page 45 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.
BN68-448D-03Eng 11/11/03 2:43 AM Page 46 Changing the Image Position Press the PC button on the remote control to select the PC mode. This function does not work in DVI-Digital mode. Press the MENU button. Result: The main menu is displayed. or ❷...
BN68-448D-03Eng 11/11/03 2:43 AM Page 47 Selecting the DVI mode You can select the DVI mode(DVI-Analog or DVI-Digital)according to the pc input source(video board, video card or graphics card) Press the PC button on the remote control to select the PC mode. Press the MENU button.
BN68-448D-03Eng 11/11/03 2:43 AM Page 48 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.
BN68-448D-03Eng 11/11/03 2:43 AM Page 49 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.
BN68-448D-03Eng 11/11/03 2:43 AM Page 50 Using FLOF to Select a Teletext Page The various topics included in the teletext pages are color-coded, and can be selected by pressing the colored buttons on the remote control. Display the teletext contents page by pressing the TTX/MIX ( button.
Page 51 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.
BN68-448D-03Eng 11/11/03 2:43 AM Page 52 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.
BN68-448D-03Eng 11/11/03 2:43 AM Page 53 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.
BN68-00448T-00Eng 11/11/03 5:29 AM Page 54 Technical and Environmental Specifications Model Name LW32A30W Panel Size 32” Diagonal Display Size 687.36 (H) x 412.42 (V) mm Type Pixel Pitch 0.537 (H) x 0.537 (V) mm Viewing Angle 170/170 (H/V) Frequency Horizontal 30 ~ 61 kHz Vertical 56 ~ 75 Hz...
BN68-00448T-00Eng 11/11/03 4:25 AM Page 55 Technical and Environmental Specifications Model LW32A30W Environmental Considerations Operating Temperature 50 °F to 104 °F (10 °C to 40 °C) Operating Humidity 10% to 80% Storage Temperature -13 °F to 113 °F (-25 °C to 45 °C) Storage Humidity 5% to 95% Audio Characteristics...
BN68-448D-03Eng 11/11/03 2:43 AM Page 57 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.
BN68-448D-03Eng 11/11/03 2:43 AM Page 58 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.
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BN68-00448T-00Eng 11/11/03 8:01 PM Page 59 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 61 of this manual for your brand of cable box.
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BN68-448D-03Eng 11/11/03 2:43 AM Page 60 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 61 of this manual for your brand of DVD.
BN68-448D-03Eng 11/11/03 2:43 AM Page 61 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 022,025 Lloyd Sansui Bell&Howell Logik Sanyo 011,021 022,050,058,077 Broksonic Scott 017,038,062,065 011,014,018,021,027,028,044,052,057 Candle 016,018,022,054,055,061 Magnavox...
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BN68-448D-03Eng 11/11/03 2:43 AM Page 62 Memo English-62...
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BN68-448D-03Eng 11/11/03 2:43 AM Page 63 - 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...