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Samsung LW32A33W Owner's Instructions Manual

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BN68-00653E-03Eng.qxd
9/17/04 8:45 AM
Page 1
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
LW32A33W

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  • Page 1 BN68-00653E-03Eng.qxd 9/17/04 8:45 AM Page 1 LCD TV LW32A33W 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 2: Precautions When Displaying A Still Image

    Eng.qxd 9/7/04 5:36 PM Page 1 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...
  • Page 3 Eng.qxd 9/7/04 5:36 PM Page 2 • 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).

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    BN68-00653E-03Eng.qxd 9/17/04 8:45 AM Page 2 Contents ONNECTING AND REPARING Viewing the Control Panel ..................4 Viewing the Connection Panel................... 5 - Connecting an Aerial or Cable Television Network ..........5 - Connecting Set-Top Box, VCR or DVD ..............5 - Connecting External A/V Devices ................

  • Page 5: Contents

    BN68-00653E-03Eng.qxd 9/17/04 8:45 AM Page 3 Contents ETTING THE OUND Adjusting the Volume Automatically ................35 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 ..............

  • Page 6: Viewing The Control Panel

    BN68-00653E-03Eng.qxd 9/17/04 8:45 AM 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, Light Detecting Sensor S-Video, Component, HDMI, DVI, PC). Adjusts the brightness of the screen automatically You can also use the SOURCE button...

  • Page 7: Viewing The Connection Panel

    BN68-00653E-03Eng.qxd 9/17/04 8:46 AM 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 8: Connecting External A/V Devices

    BN68-00653E-03Eng.qxd 9/17/04 8:46 AM 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 9: Connecting Computer

    BN68-00653E-03Eng.qxd 9/17/04 8:46 AM Page 7 Viewing the Connection Panel Connecting Computer - Connect the D- Sub cable to “PC (PC IN)” on the rear of your set. - Connect the stereo audio cable to “AUDIO (PC IN)” on the rear of your set and the other end to “Audio Out”...

  • Page 10: Viewing The Remote Control (All Functions Except Teletext)

    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-8...

  • Page 11: Viewing The Remote Control (Teletext Functions)

    BN68-00653E-03Eng.qxd 9/17/04 8:46 AM Page 9 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 50 - 52 for details English-9...

  • Page 12: Installing Batteries In The Remote Control

    BN68-00653E-03Eng.qxd 9/17/04 8:46 AM 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 13: Switching On And Off

    BN68-00653E-03Eng.qxd 9/17/04 8:46 AM 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 61 for further instructions on plug wiring. Plug the mains lead into an appropriate socket.

  • Page 14: Becoming Familiar With The Remote Control

    BN68-00653E-03Eng.qxd 9/17/04 8:46 AM 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 15: Plug And Play

    BN68-00653E-03Eng.qxd 9/17/04 8:46 AM 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 16: Choosing Your Language

    BN68-00653E-03Eng.qxd 9/17/04 8:46 AM 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 17: Storing Channels Automatically

    BN68-00653E-03Eng.qxd 9/17/04 8:46 AM 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 18: Storing Channels Manually

    BN68-00653E-03Eng.qxd 9/17/04 8:46 AM 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 19 BN68-00653E-03Eng.qxd 9/17/04 8:46 AM 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 20: Editing The Channels

    BN68-00653E-03Eng.qxd 9/17/04 8:46 AM 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 21: Sorting The Stored Channels

    BN68-00653E-03Eng.qxd 9/17/04 8:46 AM 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 22: Assigning Channels Names

    BN68-00653E-03Eng.qxd 9/17/04 8:46 AM 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 23: Fine Tuning Channel Reception

    BN68-00653E-03Eng.qxd 9/17/04 9:48 AM 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 24: Lna (Low Noise Amplifier)

    BN68-00653E-03Eng.qxd 9/17/04 9:48 AM Page 22 LNA (Low Noise Amplifier) If the Set is operating in a weak-signal area, sometimes the LNA function can improve the reception. Press the MENU button. Result: The main menu is displayed. Press the button to select Channel. Press the ENTER button.

  • Page 25: Changing The Picture Standard

    BN68-00653E-03Eng.qxd 9/17/04 9:48 AM Page 23 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 26: Adjusting The Custom Picture

    BN68-00653E-03Eng.qxd 9/17/04 9:48 AM Page 24 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. Press the ENTER button.

  • Page 27: Changing The Colour Tone

    BN68-00653E-03Eng.qxd 9/17/04 9:48 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. Press the button to select Picture. Result: The options available in the Picture group are displayed. Press the ENTER button.

  • Page 28: 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 29: My Colour Control

    BN68-00653E-03Eng.qxd 9/17/04 9:48 AM Page 27 My Colour Control My Colour Control is to adjust the most preferred colours such as Blue, Green,Pink without interfering with other colours in order for each consumer to enjoy screen colour of their choice. Press the MENU button.

  • Page 30: Dynamic Contrast

    BN68-00653E-03Eng.qxd 9/17/04 9:48 AM Page 28 Dynamic Contrast Dynamic Contrast 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. Result: The options available in the Picture group are displayed.

  • Page 31: Brightness Sensor

    BN68-00653E-03Eng.qxd 9/17/04 9:48 AM Page 29 Brightness Sensor Brightness Sensor 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 32: Viewing The Picture In Picture (Pip)

    BN68-00653E-03Eng.qxd 9/17/04 9:48 AM 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 the picture of set programme or video input from any connected equipment whiling watching the main picture.
  • Page 33 BN68-00653E-03Eng.qxd 9/17/04 9:48 AM 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 34: Adjusting The Volume

    BN68-00653E-03Eng.qxd 9/17/04 9:48 AM 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 35: Switching The Sound Off Temporarily

    BN68-00653E-03Eng.qxd 9/17/04 9:48 AM 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 36: Changing The Sound Standard

    BN68-00653E-03Eng.qxd 9/17/04 9:48 AM 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 37: Setting The Trusurround Xt(Srs Tsxt)

    BN68-00653E-03Eng.qxd 9/17/04 9:48 AM Page 35 Setting the TruSurround XT(SRS TSXT) TruSurround XT is a patented SRS technology that solves the problem of playing 5.1 multichannel content over two speakers. Trusurround delivers a compelling,virtual surround sound experience through any two-speaker playback system, including internal television speakers.

  • Page 38: Connecting Headphones

    BN68-00653E-03Eng.qxd 9/17/04 9:48 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 rear panel of the set.

  • Page 39: Listening To The Sound Of The Sub Picture

    BN68-00653E-03Eng.qxd 9/17/04 9:48 AM 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 40: Setting And Displaying The Current Time

    BN68-00653E-03Eng.qxd 9/17/04 9:48 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.

  • Page 41: Setting The Sleep Timer

    BN68-00653E-03Eng.qxd 9/17/04 9:48 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. Press the button to select Setup.

  • Page 42: Switching The Television On And Off Automatically

    BN68-00653E-03Eng.qxd 9/17/04 9:48 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.

  • Page 43: Setting The Blue Screen Mode

    BN68-00653E-03Eng.qxd 9/17/04 8:50 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"...

  • Page 44: Colour Weakness

    BN68-00653E-03Eng.qxd 9/17/04 8:50 AM 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 45: Selecting The Melody

    BN68-00653E-03Eng.qxd 9/17/04 8:50 AM 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 46: Selecting A Device From External Sources

    BN68-00653E-03Eng.qxd 9/17/04 8:50 AM Page 44 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. Press the ENTER button to select Input. Result: The options available in the Input group are displayed. Press the ENTER button.

  • Page 47: 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 48: Adjusting The Pc Screen Automatically

    BN68-00653E-03Eng.qxd 9/17/04 8:50 AM 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 49: Coarse And Fine Tuning Of The Image

    BN68-00653E-03Eng.qxd 9/17/04 8:50 AM 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 50: Changing The Image Position

    BN68-00653E-03Eng.qxd 9/17/04 8:50 AM 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 ENTER button.

  • Page 51: Initializing The Image Settings

    BN68-00653E-03Eng.qxd 9/17/04 8:50 AM 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 52: Teletext Decoder

    BN68-00653E-03Eng.qxd 9/17/04 8:50 AM 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 53: Selecting A Specific Teletext Page

    BN68-00653E-03Eng.qxd 9/17/04 8:50 AM 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 54: Using Flof To Select A Teletext Page

    BN68-00653E-03Eng.qxd 9/17/04 8:50 AM 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 55: Troubleshooting: Before Contacting Service Personnel

    Adjust the horizontal and vertical position. on the screen. The TFT LCD panel uses a panel consisting of sub pixels (LW32A33W - 6,220,800) which require sophisticated technology to produce. However, there may be few bright or dark pixels on the screen.

  • Page 56: Installing Stand

    BN68-00653E-03Eng.qxd 9/17/04 8:51 AM 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 57: Using The Anti-Theft Kensington Lock

    BN68-00653E-03Eng.qxd 9/17/04 8:51 AM 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 58: Installing The Wall Mount Kit

    BN68-00653E-03Eng.qxd 9/17/04 8:51 AM Page 56 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 (Sold separately) M4 X L15 M4 X L20 Wall-Bracket...

  • Page 59: Technical And Environmental Specifications

    BN68-00653E-03Eng.qxd 9/17/04 8:51 AM Page 57 Technical and Environmental Specifications Model Name LW32A33W Panel Size 32” Diagonal Display Size 687.36(H) x 412.42(V) mm (27.06(H) x 16.24 (V) inches) Type a-si TFT active matrix Pixel Pitch 0.537(H) x 0.537 (V) mm (0.021(H) x 0.021 (V) inches)
  • Page 60 BN68-00653E-03Eng.qxd 9/17/04 8:51 AM Page 58 Technical and Environmental Specifications Model LW32A33W Power Consumption Maximum 170 W < 5.0W Power Saving(Stand by) Dimension (W x D x H) Body 862.0 x 125.8 x 584.7 mm (33.93 x 4.95 x 23.01 inches) With stand 862.0 x 328.0 x 606.2 mm...

  • Page 61: Display Mode (Pc)

    BN68-00653E-03Eng.qxd 9/17/04 8:51 AM Page 59 Display Mode (PC) Both screen position and size will vary depending on the type of PC monitor and its resolution. The table below shows all of the display modes that are supported: Mode Resolution Horizontal Vertical Pixel Clock...

  • Page 62: Pin Configurations

    BN68-00653E-03Eng.qxd 9/17/04 8:51 AM Page 60 Pin Configurations DVI - D connector Separate H/V Separate H/V TMDS Data 2- Hot Plug Detect TMDS Data 2+ TMDS Data 0- TMDS Data 2/ 4 Shield Rx 0+ TMDS Data 4- TMDS Data 0/ 5 Shield TMDS Data 4+ TMDS Data 5- DDC Clock...

  • Page 63: Wiring The Mains Power Supply Plug (Uk Only)

    BN68-00653E-03Eng.qxd 9/17/04 8:51 AM Page 61 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 64: Setting Up Your Remote Control

    Setting Up Your Remote Control After it has been set up properly, your remote control can operate in five different modes: TV, VCR, CATV, DVD, 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.
  • Page 65 BN68-00653E-03Eng.qxd 9/17/04 8:51 AM Page 63 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 CATV appears on the LCD screen. Press the SET button on your TV’s remote control.
  • Page 66 BN68-00653E-03Eng.qxd 9/17/04 8:51 AM Page 64 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 appears on the LCD screen. 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 65 of this manual for your brand of DVD.

  • Page 67: Remote Control Codes

    021 036 056 059 Philips 021 036 Pioneer 019 026 039 053 017 019 002 021 035 041 043 057 068 Samsung Sanyo 018 024 Sears 018 019 006 024 028 029 041 048 051 Sharp 020 034 045 015...
  • Page 68 BN68-00653E-03Eng.qxd 9/17/04 8:51 AM Page 66 Memo...
  • Page 69 BN68-00653E-03Eng.qxd 9/17/04 8:51 AM Page 67 - 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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