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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
BN68-00573J-00
Owner's Instructions
Before operating the unit,
please read this manual thoroughly,
and retain it for future reference.
ON-SCREEN MENUS
TELETEXT
This device is a Class B digital apparatus.
LCD TV
LS15M13C
LS20M11C

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  • Page 1 film-00cover-1.qxd 12/23/03 8:22 PM Page 1 LCD TV LS15M13C LS20M11C - 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,...
  • Page 2 ENG-00-13.qxd 12/29/03 11:39 PM Page 1 LCD TV LS15M13C LS20M11C Owner’s Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. ON-SCREEN MENUS TELETEXT...

  • Page 3: Caution

    Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is strictly forbidden. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material.

  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    ENG-00-13.qxd 12/23/03 8:15 PM Page 3 Safety Instructions These illustrations represent precautions concerning your set. Do not expose your set to extreme temperature or humidity conditions. Do not expose your set to direct sunlight. Do not expose your set to any liquids. If your set is broken, do not try to repair it yourself.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    ENG-00-13.qxd 12/23/03 8:15 PM Page 4 Contents OREWORD Caution ......................Safety Instructions..................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 External A/V Devices ..............
  • Page 6 ENG-00-13.qxd 12/23/03 8:15 PM Page 5 Contents ETTING THE OUND Changing the Sound Standard..............Selecting the Sound Mode ................ETTING THE Setting the Clock ................... Switching Off Automatically ................Switching the television On and Off Automatically........SING THE ARIOUS UNCTIONS Selecting the Blue Screen Mode..............

  • Page 7: Viewing The Control Panel

    ENG-00-13.qxd 12/23/03 8:15 PM Page 6 Viewing the Control Panel TV/VIDEO Moves the selector up or down on the OSD. Displays a menu of all of the available input sources Increases or decreases the channel number. (TV - AV - S-VIDEO - Component). POWER MENU Turns ON/OFF your set.

  • Page 8: Viewing The Connection Panel

    ENG-00-13.qxd 12/23/03 8:15 PM Page 7 Viewing the Connection Panel Option 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...

  • Page 9: Connecting An Aerial Or Cable Television Network

    ENG-00-13.qxd 12/29/03 11:39 PM Page 8 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...

  • Page 10: Viewing Pictures From External Sources

    ENG-00-13.qxd 12/23/03 8:15 PM Page 9 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 8 for further details).

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

    ENG-00-13.qxd 12/23/03 8:15 PM Page 10 Viewing the Remote Control (All Functions Except Teletext) Television On/Off Numeric buttons for direct channel access Previous channel One/Two-digit channel selection Next channel Volume up or down Previous channel Available source selection Temporary sound switch-off Automatic switch-off Use to see information on the current broadcast...

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

    ENG-00-13.qxd 12/23/03 8:15 PM Page 11 Viewing the Remote Control (Teletext Functions) Teletext hold :Teletext next page :Teletext previous page Teletext mode selection (LIST/FLOF) Teletext store Teletext reveal Teletext Index Teletext display/ mix both teletext information and the normal broadcast Teletext cancel Teletext sub-page Teletext size selection...

  • Page 13: Switching On And Off

    ENG-00-13.qxd 12/23/03 8:15 PM Page 12 Switching On and Off The mains lead is attached to the rear of your set. If you purchased this set in the United Kingdom, refer to page 46 for further instructions on plug wiring. Plug the mains lead into an appropriate socket.

  • Page 14: Becoming Familiar With The Remote Control

    ENG-00-13.qxd 12/24/03 1:43 AM Page 13 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 & Play

    ENG-14-29.qxd 12/23/03 8:23 PM Page 14 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.
  • Page 16 ENG-14-29.qxd 12/23/03 8:23 PM Page 15 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 17: Selecting Tv Mode Or An Input Source

    ENG-14-29.qxd 12/23/03 8:23 PM Page 16 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.

  • Page 18: Editing An Input Source Name

    ENG-14-29.qxd 12/23/03 8:23 PM Page 17 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 19: Storing Channels Automatically

    ENG-14-29.qxd 12/23/03 8:23 PM Page 18 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 20: Storing Channels Manually

    ENG-14-29.qxd 12/23/03 8:23 PM Page 19 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 21 ENG-14-29.qxd 12/23/03 8:23 PM Page 20 Storing Channels Manually Press the button to select Colour System. Press the ENTER button. Select the Colour System required by pressing the button repeatedly and then press the ENTER button. Result: The colour standards are displayed in the following order: AUTO - PAL - SECAM - NT4.43 - NT3.58 Press the button to select Sound System.
  • Page 22 ENG-14-29.qxd 12/23/03 8:23 PM Page 21 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.

  • Page 23: Editing The Channels

    ENG-14-29.qxd 12/23/03 8:23 PM Page 22 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.

  • Page 24: Sorting The Stored Channels

    ENG-14-29.qxd 12/23/03 8:23 PM Page 23 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.

  • Page 25: Giving Channels Names

    ENG-14-29.qxd 12/23/03 8:23 PM Page 24 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.

  • Page 26: Fine Tuning Channel Reception

    ENG-14-29.qxd 12/23/03 8:23 PM Page 25 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 27: Changing The Picture Standard

    ENG-14-29.qxd 12/23/03 8:23 PM Page 26 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.

  • Page 28: Adjusting The Custom Picture

    ENG-14-29.qxd 12/23/03 8:23 PM Page 27 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.

  • Page 29: Adjusting The Screen Background Colour

    ENG-14-29.qxd 12/23/03 8:23 PM Page 28 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.

  • Page 30: Changing The Picture Size

    ENG-14-29.qxd 12/23/03 8:23 PM Page 29 Changing the Picture Size You can select the picture format 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.

  • Page 31: Changing The Sound Standard

    ENG-30-43.qxd 12/23/03 8:24 PM Page 30 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.

  • Page 32: Selecting The Sound Mode

    ENG-30-43.qxd 12/23/03 8:24 PM Page 31 Selecting the Sound Mode You can set the sound mode by pressing the "DUAL I-II" button. When you press it, current sound mode is displayed on the screen. DUAL 1/2 Default Audio Type MONO Mono Automatic change...

  • Page 33: Setting The Clock

    ENG-30-43.qxd 12/23/03 8:24 PM Page 32 Setting the Clock 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.

  • Page 34: Switching Off Automatically

    ENG-30-43.qxd 12/23/03 8:24 PM Page 33 Switching Off Automatically You can select a time period of between -- 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.

  • Page 35: Switching The Television On And Off Automatically

    ENG-30-43.qxd 12/23/03 8:24 PM Page 34 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 36: Using The Various Functions Selecting The Blue Screen Mode

    ENG-30-43.qxd 12/23/03 8:24 PM Page 35 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 37: Teletext Feature

    ENG-30-43.qxd 12/23/03 8:24 PM Page 36 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.

  • Page 38: Displaying The Teletext Information

    ENG-30-43.qxd 12/23/03 8:24 PM Page 37 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 39: Selecting A Page By Number

    ENG-30-43.qxd 12/23/03 8:24 PM Page 38 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.

  • Page 40: Using Flof To Select A Page

    ENG-30-43.qxd 12/23/03 8:24 PM Page 39 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 41: Troubleshooting: Before Contacting Service Personnel

    Page 40 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.

  • Page 42: Technical And Environmental Specifications

    ENG-30-43.qxd 12/23/03 8:24 PM Page 41 Technical and Environmental Specifications Model LS15M13C LS20M11C Panel Size 15” Diagonal 20.1” Diagonal Display Size 304.1 (H) x 228.1 (V) mm 408 (H) x 306 (V) mm Type Pixel Pitch 0.297 (H) x 0.297 (V) mm 0.6375 (H) x 0.6375 (V) mm Viewing Angle 140/115 (H/V)

  • Page 43: Maintenance Of Your Television

    ENG-30-43.qxd 12/23/03 8:24 PM Page 42 Maintenance of Your Television To avoid risk of electric shock, do not disassemble the TV cabinet. Users must not service the TV. User maintenance is restricted to cleaning, as explained below: Unplug the television from the power outlet before cleaning. When you clean the TFT-LCD and the external panel, please apply the recommended small amount of cleaner, using a soft, dry cloth to polish it.

  • Page 44: Attaching A Wall Or Arm Mounting Device

    ENG-30-43.qxd 12/23/03 8:24 PM Page 43 Attaching a Wall or Arm mounting device The TV supports VESA mounting standard for use with various VESA mounting devices. To install any VESA mounting device, please follow the instructions given. <A> <B> Lay the LCD TV face-down on a flat surface with a cushion or other soft materials to protect the screen.

  • Page 45: Installing Vesa Compliant Mounting Devices

    ENG-44-49.qxd 12/23/03 8:25 PM Page 44 Installing VESA compliant mounting devices Align the mounting interface pad with the holes in the rear cover mounting pad and secure it with the four screws that come with the arm-type base, wall mount hanger or other bases. Rear cover Mounting pad English-44...

  • Page 46: Kensington Slot

    ENG-44-49.qxd 12/23/03 8:25 PM Page 45 Kensington Slot Cable Figure 2 Figure 1 <Optional> 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 47: Wiring The Mains Power Supply Plug (Uk Only)

    ENG-44-49.qxd 12/23/03 8:25 PM Page 46 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 48 ENG-44-49.qxd 12/23/03 8:25 PM Page 47 Memo English-47...
  • Page 49 ENG-44-49.qxd 12/23/03 8:25 PM Page 48 - 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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