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LCD TV LA22N21B - 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, and retain it for future reference.
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LCD TV LA22N21B 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...
Precautions When Displaying a Still Image A still image may cause permanent damage to the TV screen. • Digital Ready TV: When you Although digital broadcasting must be in the select the regular screen (4:3) wide screen (16:9) HD format, broadcasters mode to watch an SD-grade sometimes show programs made originally digital broadcast (and the set-top...
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• Integrated Digital TV Although digital broadcasting must be in the (Wide-screen): When the TV wide screen (16:9) HD format, broadcasters receives SD-grade (regular) sometimes show programs made originally broadcasting signals (receives in the regular screen format (4:3) by 480p regular signals). converting the signals into digital form, in which case the left and right side edges of •...
Contents ONNECTING AND REPARING Viewing the Control Panel ................Viewing the Connection Panel ..............- Connecting an Aerial or Cable Television Network........- Connecting a Set-Top Box, VCR or DVD ..........- Connecting a Computer ................- Connecting a DVD Player or Set-Top Box to the TV with a DVI-D Cable . - Connecting External A/V Devices ..............
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Contents ETTING THE Setting the Clock ................... Switching Off Automatically ................Switching the Television On and Off Automatically ........SING THE ARIOUS UNCTIONS Setting the Blue Screen Mode ..............Displaying Information................... PC F SING THE UNCTIONS Setting Up Your PC Software (Based on Windows XP)........ Coarse and Fine Tuning of the Image............
Viewing the Control Panel SOURCE POWER Displays a menu of all of the available input sources Turns ON/OFF your set. (TV - AV - S-Video - Component 1 - Component 2 - SPEAKER PC/DVI). MENU REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR Opens the on-screen menu. Aims the remote control towards this spot on the TV.
Viewing the Connection Panel Option Power Input 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. English-5...
Viewing the Connection Panel Connecting an Aerial or Cable Television Network (depending on the model) 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 Connecting a Set-Top Box, VCR or DVD - Connect the RCA cable to “L - AUDIO - R”...
Viewing the Connection Panel Connecting a DVD Player or Set-Top Box to the TV with a DVI-D Cable - Connect a DVI-D cable between the DVI-I INPUT connector on the TV and the (sold separately) DVI connector on the DVD player/Set-Top BOX. - Connect a set of audio cables between the PC AUDIO INPUT jack on the TV and the AUDIO OUTPUT jacks on the DVD player/ Set-Top BOX.
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. Check that all the necessary connections have been made (refer to pages 6 and 7 for further details). PC button...
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.
You can use the remote control up to a distance of about 23 feet from the TV. When using the remote, always point it directly at the TV. You can also use your remote control to operate your VCR, Cable box, DVD player or Samsung Set-Top box. English-10...
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) Exit from the teletext display Teletext reveal Teletext index Fasttext topic selection Teletext cancle Teletext size selection Teletext store...
Switching On and Off The mains lead is attached to the rear of your set. Plug the mains lead into an appropriate socket. Result: When the adaptor is plugged in, the red power indicator appears on the front of your set. Press the POWER button to switch on.
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. Button Viewing Function Menu Function...
Plug & Play 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 POWER( ) button on the remote control.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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 button.
Editing the Channels 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.
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. Press the MENU button. Result: The main menu is displayed.
Giving Channels Names 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. Press the MENU button. Result: The main menu is displayed.
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.
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. Press the ENTER button.
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 the Picture. Result: The options available in the Picture group are displayed. Press the ENTER button.
When you are satisfied with your choice, press the EXIT button to return to normal viewing. 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.
Selecting 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 the Picture. Result: The options available in the Picture group are displayed. Press the ENTER button.
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 the picture of set programme or vidio input from any connected equipment whiling watching the main picture.
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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. When the size of sub picture is set to [Component1/Component 2/PC/DVI] , this feature does not work.
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 the Sound. Result: The options available in the Sound group are displayed. Press the ENTER button.
Adjusting the Custom Sound The sound settings can be adjusted to suit your personal preferences. 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.
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. Press the ENTER button.
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.
Adjusting Your Headphone Preferences You can adjust the headphone settings to suit your preferences. The following headphones settings are available: Volume, Balance, Bass, Treble. 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.
Selecting a Sound Mode for the Sub-Screen 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. Press the button to select the Sound Select.
Setting the Clock 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. (Refer to page 39) If you disconnect the power cord, you have to set the clock again.
Switching Off Automatically You can select a time period of between 30 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. Press the ENTER button.
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. Press the MENU button.
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.
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.
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.
Changing the Image Position Preset to PC mode by pressing the PC button on the remote control. 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.
Initializing the Image Settings You can replace all image settings with the factory default values. Preset to PC mode by pressing the PC button on the remote control. Press the MENU button. Result: The main menu is displayed. Press the button to select Setup.
Selecting the DVI mode Preset to PC mode by pressing the PC button on the remote control. Press the MENU button. Result: The main menu is displayed. Press the button to select Setup. Press the ENTER button. Press the button to select PC. Press the ENTER button.
Adjusting the PC Screen Automatically Preset to PC mode by pressing the PC button on the remote control. 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.
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.
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.
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 Adjust. Press the ENTER button.
Teletext Feature 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. Broadcasting channel identity.
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 ) or P ) button.
Selecting a Page by Number 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.
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;...
Storing Teletext Pages You can store up to four teletext pages to display them later at leisure. Select the LIST mode using the (LIST/FLOF) button. Result: Four 3-digit numbers are displayed in different colours. (LIST/FLOF) button is used to switch between the LIST and FLOF modes.
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. N Check that the mains lead has been connected to a wall socket.
Troubleshooting: Before Contacting Service Personnel N Check that the display resolution and frequency from your In PC mode, the image is not stable and computer or video board is an available mode for your set. may appear to vibrate. On your computer check: Control Panel, Display, Settings. N If the setting is not correct, use your computer utility programme to change the display settings.
Technical and Environmental Specifications Model LA22N21B Panel Size 22” Diagonal Display Size 487.68 (H) X 274.32(V) mm (19.2(H) x 10.8(V) inch) Type Pixel Pitch 0.381(H) X 0.381(V)mm (0.015(H) x 0.015(V) inch) Viewing Angle 170/170 (Horizontal/Vertical) Frequency Horizontal 30 ~ 68 kHz...
Display Modes If the signal from the system equals the standard signal mode, the screen is adjusted automatically. If the signal from the system does not equal the standard signal mode, adjust the mode with reference to the Video card user guide, as the screen may not display or only the power LED may be on. For the display modes listed below, the screen image has been optimised during manufacture.
Retractable Stand Tilt the screen until you feel comfortable. The maximum tilt angle is 7 degrees in the backward direction. Please do not tilt the television beyond the specified range. Using excessive force to tilt the television beyond the specified range may cause permanent damage to the mechanical part of the stand.
How to connect the cables and stand base Remove the cover as shown in Connect the cables as shown in the picture. the picture. Replace the cover. Attach the stand to the TV set as shown in the picture. Note : The curved side of the stand base should be placed at the back of the TV set as shown in the above figure.
Setting Up Your Remote Control After it has been set up properly, your remote control can operate in five different modes: TV, VCR, CABLE, DVD, or Samsung Set-top box. 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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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 63 of this manual for your brand of cable box.
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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 63 of this manual for your brand of DVD.
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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...