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BN68-448D-03Eng-final 12/19/03 10:45 PM Owner’s Instructions PICTURE IN PICTURE (PIP) Page 1 LCD TV LW30A23W Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. ON-SCREEN MENUS PC DISPLAY TELETEXT...
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BN68-448D-03Eng-final 12/19/03 10:45 PM Safety Instructions These illustrations represent precautions concerning your set. THIS DEVICE IS NOT FOR USE IN INDUSTRIAL ENVIRONMENTS Please use soft and dry cloth (not containing volatile matter) when you clean the TV. Page 3 Do NOT expose your set to extreme temperature or humidity conditions.
BN68-448D-03Eng-final 12/19/03 10:45 PM OREWORD Safety Instructions ... 3 ONNECTING AND 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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BN68-00620D-00Eng-final 12/23/03 8:28 PM ETTING THE OUND 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 ... 37 ETTING THE Setting and Displaying the Current Time...
BN68-448D-03Eng-final 12/19/03 10:45 PM Viewing the Control Panel (Power) Press to turn the TV on and off. Power Indicator Lights up when you turn the power off. Remote Control Sensor Aim the remote control towards this spot on the TV. TV/VIDEO Displays a menu of all of the available input sources (TV, AV1, AV2, AV3,...
BN68-448D-03Eng-final 12/19/03 10:45 PM 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-final 12/19/03 10:45 PM 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. - The Y, Pb and Pr connectors on your component devices (DTV or DVD) are sometimes labeled Y, B-Y and R-Y or Y, Cb and Cr.
BN68-448D-03Eng-final 12/19/03 10:46 PM Viewing the Connection Panel Connecting 5.1 Channel Speakers For Home Theater Surround Speaker Main Speaker Main Speaker : When the speakers are separated from LCD TV Main Speaker : When the speakers are attached with LCD TV Mount the brackets on the speaker and your set.
BN68-448D-03Eng-final 12/19/03 10:46 PM Viewing the Remote Control TELEVISION STANDBY BUTTON (Refer to page 13) TV MODE INFORMATION DISPLAY NUMERIC BUTTONS ONE/TWO-DIGIT CHANNEL SELECTION VOLUME INCREASE (Refer to page 29) TEMPORARY SOUND SWITCH OFF (Refer to page 29) VOLUME DECREASE ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (Refer to page 14) CHANGE CONFIRMATION...
BN68-448D-03Eng-final 12/19/03 10:46 PM Viewing the Remote Control TELETEXT DISPLAY/MIX TELETEXT INDEX TELETEXT HOLD TELETEXT CANCEL Teletext Function : Refer to page 48-50 for details Page 11 (Teletext Functions) POWER P.MODE SELECT -/-- PRE-CH VIDEO MUTE ENTER STILL S.MODE DUAL I-II SURROUND BN59-00373 P.SIZE SLEEP...
BN68-448D-03Eng-final 12/19/03 10:46 PM Installing Batteries in the Remote Control English-12 Page 12 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.
BN68-448D-03Eng-final 12/20/03 4:32 AM 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. Result: The main voltage is indicated on the rear of your set and the frequency is 50 or 60Hz.
BN68-448D-03Eng-final 12/19/03 10:46 PM Becoming Familiar with the Remote Control POWER P.MODE SELECT -/-- PRE-CH VIDEO MUTE ENTER STILL S.MODE DUAL I-II SURROUND BN59-00373 English-14 Page 14 The remote control is used mainly to: Change channels and adjust the volume. Set up your set using the on-screen menu system.
BN68-448D-03Eng-final 12/19/03 10:46 PM 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-final 12/19/03 10:46 PM Plug and Play ENTER STILL S.MODE DUAL I-II SURROUND BN59-00373 Choosing Your Language ENTER STILL S.MODE DUAL I-II SURROUND BN59-00373 English-16 Page 16 If you want to reset this feature... Press the MENU button. Result: The main menu is displayed. Press the or ❷...
BN68-448D-03Eng-final 12/19/03 10:46 PM 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-final 12/19/03 10:46 PM Sorting the Stored Channels ENTER STILL S.MODE DUAL I-II SURROUND BN59-00373 English-18 Page 18 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.
BN68-448D-03Eng-final 12/19/03 10:46 PM 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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BN68-448D-03Eng-final 12/19/03 10:46 PM Storing Channels Manually English-20 Page 20 (continued) If you know the number of the channel to be stored... Press the or ❷ button to select Channel and then press the or ❿ button. ENTER Select C (Air channel) or S (Cable channel) by pressing the or ❷...
BN68-448D-03Eng-final 12/19/03 10:52 PM 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-final 12/19/03 10:52 PM Assigning Channels Names ENTER STILL S.MODE DUAL I-II SURROUND BN59-00373 English-22 Page 22 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.
BN68-448D-03Eng-final 12/19/03 10:52 PM 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-final 12/19/03 10:52 PM Changing the Picture Standard POWER P.MODE SELECT Adjusting the Custom Picture English-24 Page 24 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 or ❷...
BN68-448D-03Eng-final 12/19/03 10:52 PM 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 or ❷ button to select Picture. Result: The options available in the Picture group are displayed. Press the ENTER or ❿...
Press the "STILL" button to freeze a moving picture into a still one. Press again to cancel. 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.
BN68-448D-03Eng-final 12/19/03 10:52 PM 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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BN68-448D-03Eng-final 12/19/03 10:53 PM Viewing the Picture In Picture (PIP) BN59-00373 P.SIZE SLEEP DNIe SWAP STOP PLAY/PAUSE RESET BN59-00373A English-28 Page 28 Press the or ❷ button to select Position and then press the or ❿ button. ENTER Select the position of sub picture by pressing the then press the ENTER or ❿...
BN68-448D-03Eng-final 12/19/03 10:53 PM 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-final 12/19/03 10:53 PM Changing the Sound Standard STILL S.MODE DUAL I-II SURROUND BN59-00373 Adjusting the Sound Settings English-30 Page 30 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.
BN68-448D-03Eng-final 12/19/03 10:53 PM 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 or ❷...
BN68-448D-03Eng-final 12/19/03 10:53 PM Setting the Dolby Digital Surround STILL S.MODE DUAL I-II SURROUND BN59-00373 English-32 Page 32 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.
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BN68-448D-03Eng-final 12/19/03 10:53 PM Setting the Dolby Digital Surround Select the speaker size(Front Left, Front Right:Small/Large) and select On or Off(Center, Rear Right, Rear Left and Sub Woofer) by pressing the or ❷ button. Press the ENTER or ❿ button. Press the MENU or ➛...
BN68-448D-03Eng-final 12/19/03 10:53 PM Setting the Dolby Pro Logic II In case of “Pro Logic : On” Output Input (Source) Mono PCM Stereo (L/R) Mono Lo/Ro Dolby Digital Lt/Rt 5.1ch MPEG I (Stereo only) MPEG II In case of “Pro Logic : Off” Output Input (Source)
BN68-448D-03Eng-final 12/19/03 10:53 PM Setting the External Digital Sound You can enjoy Digital sound when the equipment with Digital output is connected to the television. Press the MENU button. Result: The main menu is displayed. Press the or ❷ button to select Sound. Result: The options available in the Sound group are displayed.
BN68-448D-03Eng-final 12/19/03 10:53 PM Connecting Headphones Adjusting Your Headphone Preferences English-36 Page 36 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-final 12/19/03 10:53 PM 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-final 12/19/03 10:53 PM Setting and Displaying the Current Time P.MODE SELECT VIDEO MUTE ENTER English-38 Page 38 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-final 12/19/03 10:53 PM 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 or ❷...
BN68-448D-03Eng-final 12/19/03 10:53 PM Switching the Television On and Off Automatically P.MODE SELECT VIDEO MUTE ENTER English-40 Page 40 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.
BN68-448D-03Eng-final 12/19/03 10:53 PM 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-final 12/19/03 10:53 PM Selecting a Device from External Sources VIDEO MUTE Viewing Pictures from External Sources -/-- PRE-CH VIDEO MUTE English-42 Page 42 Your set enables you to choose which audio/video signals are output to the external connector. Press the MENU button. Press the ENTER or ❿...
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 43 (Based on Widows 2000 or XP) First, click on “Settings”...
BN68-448D-03Eng-final 12/19/03 10:53 PM Adjusting the PC Screen Automatically BN59-00373 P.SIZE SLEEP DNIe SWAP STOP PLAY/PAUSE RESET BN59-00373A English-44 Page 44 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.
BN68-448D-03Eng-final 12/19/03 10:53 PM 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-final 12/19/03 10:53 PM Changing the Image Position BN59-00373 P.SIZE SLEEP DNIe SWAP STOP PLAY/PAUSE RESET BN59-00373A Initializing the Image Settings BN59-00373 P.SIZE SLEEP DNIe SWAP STOP PLAY/PAUSE RESET BN59-00373A English-46 Page 46 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-final 12/19/03 10:53 PM 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-final 12/19/03 10:53 PM Teletext Decoder Displaying the Teletext Information VIDEO MUTE ENTER STILL S.MODE DUAL I-II SURROUND BN59-00373 P.SIZE SLEEP DNIe SWAP STOP PLAY/PAUSE RESET BN59-00373A English-48 Page 48 Most set channels carry “teletext”, pages of written information that provide information such as: Television programme times News bulletins and Weather forecasts...
BN68-448D-03Eng-final 12/19/03 10:53 PM 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-final 12/19/03 10:53 PM Using FLOF to Select a Teletext Page VIDEO MUTE ENTER STILL S.MODE DUAL I-II SURROUND BN59-00373 P.SIZE SLEEP DNIe SWAP STOP PLAY/PAUSE RESET BN59-00373A English-50 Page 50 The various topics included in the teletext pages are color-coded, and can be selected by pressing the colored buttons on the remote control.
12/19/03 10:53 PM 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-final 12/19/03 10:53 PM Installing Stand 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. Users cannot service the TV.
BN68-448D-03Eng-final 12/19/03 10:53 PM 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.
BN68-448D-03Eng-final 12/19/03 10:53 PM Technical and Environmental Specifications Model Name Panel Size Display Size Type Pixel Pitch Viewing Angle Frequency Horizontal Vertical Display Colour Display Resolution Maximum Mode Input Signal Sync. Video Signal Colour System Sound System Video Colour System Video System Scart 1 Video Input/Output...
BN68-448D-03Eng-final 12/19/03 10:53 PM Technical and Environmental Specifications Model Environmental Considerations Operating Temperature Operating Humidity Storage Temperature Storage Humidity Audio Characteristics Audio Input Audio Input (PC) Headphone Output Frequency Response Display Mode (PC/DVI) 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...
BN68-448D-03Eng-final 12/19/03 10:53 PM 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-final 12/19/03 10:53 PM Setting Up Your Remote Control POWER P.MODE SELECT -/-- PRE-CH VIDEO MUTE ENTER STILL S.MODE DUAL I-II SURROUND BN59-00373 P.SIZE SLEEP DNIe SWAP STOP PLAY/PAUSE RESET BN59-00373A English-58 Page 58 After it has been set up properly, your remote control can operate in four different modes: TV, VCR, Cable, or DVD.
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BN68-448D-03Eng-final 12/19/03 10:53 PM 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-final 12/19/03 10:53 PM Setting Up Your Remote Control POWER P.MODE SELECT -/-- PRE-CH VIDEO MUTE ENTER STILL S.MODE DUAL I-II SURROUND BN59-00373 P.SIZE SLEEP DNIe SWAP STOP PLAY/PAUSE RESET BN59-00373A English-60 Page 60 Setting Up the Remote to Operate Your DVD. Turn off your DVD.
BN68-00620D-00Eng-final 12/23/03 8:29 PM How to Install the Wall Bracket Wall bracket 1 Wall bracket plate 2 Assembly hinges (Make sure they are a left/right pair.) Please adjust the angle of the bracket to 0 degrees before you fix it to the wall. Make sure you put the right hinge to the right side of the bracket and vice versa.
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BN68-00620D-00Eng-final 12/23/03 8:29 PM How to Install the Wall Bracket The LCD TV in the picture may not look exactly like yours. (You assemble the plastic screw anchors and the screws the same way regardless of the model of your TV.) Assemble the plastic screw anchors and the screws.
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BN68-448D-03Eng-final 12/19/03 10:54 PM 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...