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BN68-00963A-00
Owner's Instructions
Before operating the unit,
please read this manual thoroughly,
and retain it for future reference.
ON-SCREEN MENUS
PC DISPLAY
TELETEXT
This device is a Class B digital apparatus.
Register your product at
www.samsung.com/global/register
LCD TV
LE15S51B
LE20S51B
LE20S51BU

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  • Page 1 LCD TV LE15S51B LE20S51B LE20S51BU Owner’s Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. ON-SCREEN MENUS PC DISPLAY TELETEXT This device is a Class B digital apparatus. Register your product at www.samsung.com/global/register...
  • Page 2 Precautions When Displaying a Still Image A still image may cause permanent damage to the TV screen. • Digital Ready TV: When you select the regular screen (4:3) mode to watch an SD-grade digital broadcast (and the set-top box output is 480p). •...
  • Page 3 • Integrated Digital TV (Wide-screen): When the TV receives SD-grade (regular) broadcasting signals (receives 480p regular signals). • Digital Ready TV (wide-screen): digital TV: When the TV receives SD-grade (regular) broadcasting signals (with a set-top box). • When you watch an analogue (regular) broadcast on a wide-screen TV (with the 4:3 screen mode selected).
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    ◆ C 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 External A/V Devices ... - Kensington Slot...
  • Page 5 ◆ S ETTING THE ■ Setting the Clock ... ■ Switching Off Automatically ... ■ Switching the Television On and Off Automatically ... ◆ U SING THE ARIOUS UNCTIONS ■ Setting the Blue Screen Mode ... ■ Displaying Information... ◆ U SING THE ELETEXT EATURE...
  • Page 6: Viewing The Control Panel

    Viewing the Control Panel SOURCE Displays a menu of all of the available input sources (TV - AV1 - AV2 - S-Video - PC). You can also use the SOURCE( on the TV’s control panel to make selections. MENU Press to see an on-screen menu of your TV’s features.
  • Page 7: Viewing The Connection Panel

    Viewing the Connection Panel <LE15S51B> <LE20S51B/LE20S51BU> 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.
  • Page 8: Connecting An Aerial Or Cable Television Network

    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 VCR, or DVD SCART cable to the SCART connector of the VCR, or DVD.
  • Page 9: Connecting External A/V Devices

    Viewing the Connection Panel Connecting External A/V Devices - Connect RCA or S-VIDEO cables to an appropriate external A/V device such as a VCR, DVD or Camcorder. - Connect RCA audio cables to “(MONO)L-AUDIO-R” on the rear of your set and the other ends to corresponding audio out connectors on the A/V device.
  • Page 10: Viewing Pictures From External Sources

    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. English-8 Check that all the necessary connections have been made (refer to pages 6 and 7 for further details). Press the TV button to choose TV mode.
  • Page 11: Inserting The Batteries In The Remote Control

    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.
  • Page 12: Viewing The Remote Control (All Functions Except Teletext)

    Viewing the Remote Control Television On/Off Numeric buttons for direct channel access One/Two-digit channel selection Temporary sound switch-off Volume up or down Select to the TV mode directly Menu display and change confirmation Sound mode selection The performance of the remote control may be affected by bright light. English-10 (All Functions Except Teletext) Previous channel...
  • Page 13: Viewing The Remote Control (Teletext Functions)

    Viewing the Remote Control Teletext hold Exit from the teletext display Teletext index Teletext sub page Teletext display/mix both teletext information and the normal broadcast Fastext topic selection (Teletext Functions) : Teletext next page : Teletext previous page Teletext mode selection (LIST/FLOF) Teletext reveal Teletext store...
  • Page 14: Switching On And Off

    Switching On and Off The mains lead is attached to the rear of your set. Placing in Standby Mode Your set can be placed in Standby mode in order to reduce the power consumption. The Standby mode can be useful when you wish to interrupt viewing temporarily (during a meal, for example).
  • Page 15: 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 The following table presents the most frequently used buttons and their functions. Button Viewing Function Used to display the next...
  • Page 16: Plug & Play

    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. English-14 If the set is in standby mode, press the on the remote control. Result: The message Plug &...
  • Page 17 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.
  • Page 18: Selecting Tv Mode Or An Input Source

    Selecting TV Mode or an Input Source You can choose TV mode or change to an input source connected to the TV set. Use this button to choose an input source that you would like to watch. English-16 Press the MENU button. Result: The main menu is displayed.
  • Page 19: Editing An Input Source Name

    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.
  • Page 20: Choosing Your Language

    Choosing Your Language When you start using your set for the first time, you must select the language which will be used for displaying menus and indicators. English-18 Press the MENU button. Result: The main menu is displayed. Press the button to select the Setup.
  • Page 21: 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.
  • Page 22: 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: English-20 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 23 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 Select the required number by pressing the and then press the ENTER If there is abnormal sound or no sound, re-select the...
  • Page 24: Editing The Channels

    Editing the Channels English-22 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.
  • Page 25: 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. Assign easily remembered numbers to the channels that you watch most often. Press the MENU button. Result: The main menu is displayed.
  • Page 26: Giving Channels Names

    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. English-24 Press the MENU button. Result: The main menu is displayed.
  • Page 27: 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 button to select the Picture. Result: The options available in the Picture group are displayed. Press the ENTER button.
  • Page 28: Adjusting The Custom Picture

    Adjusting the Custom Picture Your set has several settings which allow you to control picture quality. English-26 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.
  • Page 29: Adjusting The Screen Background Colour

    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.
  • 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. English-28 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 31: Selecting Auto Volume Control

    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.
  • Page 32: Setting The Clock

    Setting the Clock English-30 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. Press the ENTER button. Result: The Clock is selected. Press the ENTER button.
  • Page 33: Switching Off Automatically

    Switching Off Automatically You can select a time period of between Off 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.
  • Page 34: 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: English-32 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.
  • Page 35: 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 36: Teletext Feature

    Teletext Feature Most television channels provide written information services via teletext. Information provided includes: This information is divided into numbered pages (see diagram). English-34 Television programme times News bulletins and weather forecasts Sports results Travel information Part Contents Selected page number. Broadcasting channel identity.
  • Page 37: Displaying The Teletext Information

    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: ◆ Information may be missing ◆ Some pages may not be displayed Select the channel providing the Teletext service using the button.
  • Page 38: Selecting A Page By Number

    Selecting a Page by Number You can enter the page number directly by pressing the numeric buttons on the remote control. Using the various display options: To display... ◆ Hidden text (answers to quiz games, for example) ◆ The normal screen ◆...
  • Page 39: Using Flof To Select A Page

    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;...
  • Page 40: Setting Up Your Pc Software

    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.
  • Page 41: Coarse And Fine Tuning Of The Image

    Coarse and Fine Tuning of the Image Preset to PC mode by pressing the SOURCE 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.
  • Page 42: Changing The Image Position

    Changing the Image Position English-40 Preset to PC mode by pressing the SOURCE 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.
  • Page 43: Initializing The Image Settings

    Initializing the Image Settings Preset to PC mode by pressing the SOURCE button on the remote control . You can replace all image settings with the factory default values. Press the MENU button. Result: The main menu is displayed. Press the button to select Setup.
  • Page 44: Adjusting The Pc Screen Automatically

    Adjusting the PC Screen Automatically English-42 Preset to PC mode by pressing the SOURCE 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.
  • Page 45: Picture Mode

    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.
  • Page 46: Adjusting The Screen Background Colour

    Adjusting the Screen Background Colour You can change the screen background colour according to your preference. English-44 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.
  • Page 47: Customizing The Colour

    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 Control. Press the ENTER button.
  • Page 48: 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. No sound or picture.
  • Page 49: Power Saver

    Troubleshooting: Before Contacting Service Personnel In PC mode, the image is not stable and may appear to vibrate. In PC mode, the image is not centred on the screen. TFT LCD panel manufactured by using advanced semiconductor technology with precision of 1ppm(one millionth) above is used for this product.
  • Page 50: Technical And Environmental Specifications

    Technical and Environmental Specifications Model Name Panel Size 331.6(H) x 254.9(V)mm 13.05(H) x 10.03(V)inch Display Size 304.1(H) x 228.1(V)mm 11.97(H) x 8.98(V)inch Type a-si TFT active matrix Pixel Pitch 0.297(H) x 0.297(V)mm Viewing Angle Frequency Horizontal Vertical Display Color Resolution Optimum 1024 x 768@60Hz Maximum...
  • Page 51: Display Modes

    Display Modes If the signal from the system equals the standard signal mode, the screen is adjusted automatically. If the signal from the system doesn’t equal the standard signal mode, adjust the mode by referring to your Videocard user guide; otherwise there may be no video. For the display modes listed below, the screen image has been optimized during manufacture.
  • Page 52: Retractable Stand

    Retractable Stand Note: The maximum tilt angle is 13 degrees in the backward direction. Please do not tilt the TV outside the specified range. Using excessive force to tilt the TV may cause permanent damage to the mechanical part of the stand. Using Your TV in Another Country If you plan to take your TV with you to a foreign country, please be aware of the different television systems that are in use around the world.
  • Page 53: Using The Anti-Theft Kensington Lock

    Using the Anti-Theft Kensington Lock Cable Figure 2 Figure 1 <Optional> Insert the locking device into the Kensington slot on the LCD TV (Figure 1), and turn it in the locking direction (Figure 2). Connect the Kensington lock cable. Fix the Kensington lock to a desk or a heavy stationary object. The Kensington lock is a device used to physically fix the system when using it in a public place.
  • Page 54: Installing Vesa Compliant Mounting Devices

    Installing VESA compliant mounting devices Mounting pad <1> <2> <1> Fold the stand pressing the button on the back of the stand. <2> Align the mounting interface pad with the holes in the stand bottom and secure it with the four screws that come with the arm-type base, wall mount hanger or other bases.
  • Page 55: Installing The Wall Mount Kit

    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 Please use provided components or parts to install the Wall Mount Kit. Bracket How to assemble the Wall Mount Kit Mark the location of hole on the wall using installation guide.
  • Page 56 Installing the Wall Mount Kit Adjust LCD TV to the hook on the bracket and move in the direction of the arrow(Left) so that LCD TV can be completely fixed to the bracket. When bracket is assembled on the wall Remove Installation Guide after completing setup of monitor on the wall.
  • Page 57 - 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. Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This marking shown on the product or its literature,...

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