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LCD TV LS15E23C LS17E24C 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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Possible fire hazard. THIS DEVICE IS NOT FOR USE IN INDUSTRIAL ENVIRONMENTS Do NOT expose the TV to direct sunlight. If the TV is broken, do not try to repair it yourself. Contact qualified service personnel. Keep all power adaptors apart.
Storing Channels Manually... Giving Channels Names... Skipping Unwanted Channels ... Fine Tuning Channel Reception... SING THE ARIOUS UNCTIONS Changing the Picture Standard ... Adjusting the Picture Settings ... Selecting the Picture Format... Freezing the Current Picture... English-4 (continued) TV/Monitor (continued)
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SING THE ARIOUS UNCTIONS Changing the Sound Standard ... Adjusting the Sound Settings ... Enjoying the Dolby Sound... Selecting the Sound Mode... Viewing the Picture In Picture (PIP) ... Switching Off Automatically... Displaying Information... PC F SING THE UNCTIONS Setting up Your PC Softerware (Based on Windows 98)... Adjusting the Brightness and Contrast ...
Viewing the Control Panel Œ PC Selects PC source ´ PIP Activates PIP (Picture-In-Picture) directly in PC mode. ˇ TV/VIDEO Displays a menu of all of the available input sources (TV/Video1/Video2/S-Video). ¨ MUTE Temporary sound switch off ˆ MENU Opens the on-screen menu.
Viewing the Connection Panel (continued) 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-7...
Viewing the Connection Panel Œ 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 ´...
Check that all the necessary connections have been made (refer to pages 8 and 9 for further details). Switch your set on and if necessary, press the TV/VIDEO button repeatedly. The input sources are displayed in the following order: TV - VIDEO - S-VIDEO - Component...
Attaching a Wall or Arm Mounting Device This television supports VESA mounting standard for use with various VESA mounting devices. To install any VESA mounting device, please follow the instructions given. ( A ) Lay the television face-down on a flat surface with a cushion or other soft materials to protect the screen. Remove all cable connected on the television.
Inserting the Batteries in the Remote Control You must insert or replace the batteries in the remote control when you: N Purchase your set N 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.
One/Two-digit channel selection Sound mode selection Automatic switch-off Picture size selection ➣ The performance of the remote control may be affected by bright light. English-12 (All Functions Except Teletext) Power Power TV/VIDEO TV/VIDEO DISPLAY DISPLA STILL STILL P.STD S.STD MENU MUTE...
Viewing the Remote Control Teletext next page Teletext display/ mix both teletext information and the normal broadcast Teletext hold Teletext reveal Teletext store Teletext size selection (Teletext Functions) Power Power TV/VIDEO TV/VIDEO DISPLA DISPLAY STILL STILL P.STD S.STD MENU MUTE MUTE EXIT...
Switching On and Off Power TV/VIDEO TV/VIDEO PC PC DISPLA DISPLAY STILL STILL P.STD .STD S.STD S.STD MUTE EXIT -/-- PRE-CH TTX/MIX AUTO SLEEP DUAL I/II LIST/FLOF CANCEL P.SIZE SUBPAGE Placing in Standby Mode SIZE LOCATE Power TV/VIDEO TV/VIDEO PC PC...
The remote control is used mainly to: N Change channels and adjust the volume N Set up your set using the on-screen menu system The following table presents the most frequently used buttons and Power their functions. Power TV/VIDEO DISPLAY STILL P.STD S.STD TV/VIDEO DISPLAY...
Storing Channels Automatically Power TV/VIDEO DISPLAY STILL P.STD .STD S.STD S.STD MENU MUTE MUTE EXIT EXIT Channel Auto store Manual store Name -/-- PRE-CH Add/Erase Fine tune TTX/MIX AUTO Channel sort SLEEP DUAL I/II LIST/FLOF CANCEL Select Enter Exit P.SIZE...
You can exchange the numbers of two channels, in order to: N Modify the numeric order in which the channels have been Power Power automatically stored. N Give easily remembered numbers to the channels that you TV/VIDEO TV/VIDEO DISPLAY Power Power watch most often.
You can store up to 100 channels, including those received via cable networks. When storing channels manually, you can choose: Power Power N Whether or not to store each of the channels found N The programme number of each stored channel which you TV/VIDEO TV/VIDEO DISPLAY Power Power wish to identify P.STD...
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Storing Channels Manually Power Power TV/VIDEO TV/VIDEO DISPLAY P.STD P.STD If you know the channel number to be stored, press the PM or PL button to select the Channel. Indicate the required number by pressing the - or + button.
Power 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 TV/VIDEO TV/VIDEO DISPLAY Power names as required.
You can exclude the channels you chosen from the channels you Power Power scanned. When you scan through the stored channels, those you have chosen to skip are not displayed. Power TV/VIDEO TV/VIDEO DISPLAY All channels that you do not specifically choose to skip are displayed during scanning. P.STD P.STD...
Changing the Picture Standard Picture Mode Custom Brightness Contrast Sharpness Colour Colour tone Normal Select Adjust Exit Power TV/VIDEO TV/VIDEO PC PC DISPLA DISPLAY STILL STILL P.STD .STD S.STD S.STD MUTE EXIT Adjusting the Picture Settings -/-- PRE-CH Picture Mode...
Normal TTX/MIX TTX/MIX Sets the picture to 4:3 normal mode. This is a SLEEP DUAL I/II LIST/FLOF CANCEL SLEEP DUAL I/II LIST/FLOF CANCEL standard TV screen size. P.SIZE P.SIZE SUBPAGE SIZE Component (480p) Normal Freezing the Current Picture ➣ Not Available in PC mode.
Changing the Sound Standard Sound Mode Custom Bass Treble Dolby Select Adjust Exit Power TV/VIDEO TV/VIDEO PC PC DISPLAY DISPLA STILL STILL P.STD .STD S.STD S.STD MUTE EXIT Adjusting the Sound Settings -/-- PRE-CH TTX/MIX AUTO Sound SLEEP DUAL I/II LIST/FLOF CANCEL...
Enjoying the Dolby Sound Power Power This feature provides a home theater-like Dolby effect by mixing the TV/VIDEO TV/VIDEO DISPLAY left and right speakers. Power Power P.STD P.STD Press the MENU button. TV/VIDEO TV/VIDEO DISPLAY DISPLAY STILL Result: The main menu is displayed.
➣ You can also activate the PIP simply by pressing the PIP ON button. P.STD Press the PM or PL button to select the TV/Video. Select a source MUTE of the sub picture by pressing the Result: The sources are displayed in the following order: TV - VIDEO - S-VIDEO.
Switching Off Automatically Power Power You can select a time period of between 10 and 240 minutes after your set automatically switches off. TV/VIDEO TV/VIDEO DISPLAY Power Power P.STD P.STD Press the MENU button. Result: TV/VIDEO The main menu is displayed.
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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.
Power Power Adjusting the Brightness and Contrast ➣ TV/VIDEO TV/VIDEO DISPLAY Preset to the PC mode by pressing the PC button. Power Power P.STD P.STD TV/VIDEO TV/VIDEO DISPLAY Press the MENU button. Result: The main menu is displayed. Power Power P.STD...
➣ Power Power Preset to the PC mode by pressing the PC button. This feature is used to fine tune and get the best image by removing TV/VIDEO TV/VIDEO DISPLAY Power noises that create unstable images with jitters and shimmers.
Power Power Changing the Image Position ➣ TV/VIDEO TV/VIDEO DISPLAY Power Preset to the PC mode by pressing the PC button. P.STD P.STD TV/VIDEO DISPLAY STILL Press the MENU button. Result: The main menu is displayed. P.STD S.STD Power Power Press the PM or PL button to select the PC.
Mode Custom Green Blue Select Adjust Exit Select Adjust Exit English-32 Power Power ➣ TV/VIDEO TV/VIDEO DISPLAY Power Power Preset to the PC mode by pressing the PC button. P.STD P.STD TV/VIDEO TV/VIDEO DISPLAY DISPLAY STILL Press the MENU button.
Initializing the Image Settings Power Power ➣ Preset to the PC mode by pressing the PC button. TV/VIDEO TV/VIDEO DISPLAY Power You can replace all image settings with the factory default values. P.STD P.STD TV/VIDEO DISPLAY STILL Press the MENU button.
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 N Television programme times N News bulletins and weather forecasts N Sports results N Travel information Part Contents Selected page number.
If you wish to display the actual broadcast at the same time as the teletext page, press the TTX/MIX button again. To return to normal viewing, press the CANCEL ( Press the EXIT button again to exit from the teletext display. (index) button. ) button. Power TV/VIDEO DISPLAY STILL P.STD S.STD MENU MUTE...
Selecting a Page by Number Power TV/VIDEO DISPLAY STILL P.STD .STD S.STD S.STD Power MENU TV/VIDEO DISPLAY STILL P.STD S.STD MUTE MUTE EXIT EXIT -/-- PRE-CH PRE-CH MUTE EXIT TTX/MIX TTX/MIX AUTO SLEEP SLEEP DUAL DUAL I/II I/II LIST/FLOF LIST/FLOF CANCEL CANCEL P.SIZE...
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...
Troubleshooting: Before Contacting Service Personnel On PC mode, image is not stable and may appear to vibrate. On PC mode, image is not centered on the screen. Power Saver This set has a built-in power management system called PowerSaver. This system saves energy by switching your set into a low-power mode when it has not been used for a certain period of time.
Output Power Consumption Maximum Power Saving Dimensions (W x D x H) / Weight TV Body 474 x 51 x 317 mm / 3.27 kg With Stand 474 x 204 x 397 mm / 3.97 kg Environmental Considerations Operating Temperature...
1280 x 1024 Maintenance of Your Television To avoid risk of electric shock, do not disassemble the TV cabinet (except for gaining access to the cable connectors as described on page 7). Users cannot service the TV. User maintenance is restricted to cleaning as explained below: Unplug the television from the power outlet before cleaning.
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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 BN68-00266D-00...