Samsung LW15E33C Owner's Instructions Manual

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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
BN68-00438E-02
LCD TV
LW15E33C
LW17E34C
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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  • Page 1 BN68-00438E-02Cover 8/18/03 6:20 PM Page 1 LCD TV LW15E33C LW17E34C - 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 BN68-00438D-02_en 6/11/03 7:11 PM Page 1 LCD TV LW15E33C LW17E34C 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...
  • Page 3: Caution

    The Samsung logo is the registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.; Microsoft, Windows ® and Windows ® NT are registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation; VESA, DPMS and DDC are registered trademarks of Video Electronics Standard Association.
  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    BN68-00438D-02_en 6/11/03 7:11 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

    BN68-00438D-02_en 6/11/03 7:11 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 Set-Top Box, VCR, or DVD............- Connecting Computer ................
  • Page 6 BN68-00438D-02_en 6/11/03 7:11 PM Page 5 Contents 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...
  • Page 7: Viewing The Control Panel

    BN68-00438D-02_en 6/11/03 7:11 PM Page 6 Viewing the Control Panel TV/VIDEO POWER Displays a menu of all of the available input sources Turns ON/OFF your set. (TV - Video1 - Video2 - S-Video - PC). SPEAKER MENU Opens the on-screen menu. Power Indicator Lights up when you turn the power off.
  • Page 8: Viewing The Connection Panel

    BN68-00438D-02_en 6/11/03 7:11 PM Page 7 Viewing the Connection Panel 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 9: Connecting An Aerial Or Cable Television Network

    BN68-00438D-02_en 6/11/03 7:11 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: Connecting External A/V Devices

    BN68-00438D-02_en 6/11/03 7:11 PM Page 9 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 11: Viewing Pictures From External Sources

    BN68-00438D-02_en 6/11/03 7:11 PM Page 10 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. Power TV/VIDEO DISPLAY STILL Check that all the necessary connections have been made P.STD S.STD (refer to pages 8 and 9 for further details).
  • Page 12: Inserting The Batteries In The Remote Control

    BN68-00438D-02_en 6/11/03 7:11 PM Page 11 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 13: Viewing The Remote Control (All Functions Except Teletext)

    BN68-00438D-02_en 6/11/03 7:11 PM Page 12 Viewing the Remote Control (All Functions Except Teletext) Select to the PC mode directly Power Television On/Off Display the setting information TV/VIDEO DISPLAY STILL Available sources selection Picture freeze P.STD S.STD Picture effect selection Sound effect selection Next channel Menu display and...
  • Page 14: Viewing The Remote Control (Teletext Functions)

    BN68-00438D-02_en 6/11/03 7:11 PM Page 13 Viewing the Remote Control (Teletext Functions) Power TV/VIDEO DISPLAY STILL P.STD S.STD Teletext next page Programme selection by name MENU Teletext previous page MUTE EXIT Exit from the Teletext display -/-- PRE-CH Teletext display/ TTX/MIX AUTO mix both teletext information...
  • Page 15: Switching On And Off

    BN68-00438D-02_en 6/11/03 7:11 PM Page 14 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, Power refer to page 42 for further instructions on plug wiring. TV/VIDEO DISPLAY STILL...
  • Page 16: Becoming Familiar With The Remote Control

    BN68-00438D-02_en 6/11/03 7:11 PM Page 15 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 Power The following table presents the most frequently used buttons and TV/VIDEO DISPLAY STILL...
  • Page 17: Choosing Your Language

    BN68-00438D-02_en 6/11/03 7:11 PM Page 16 Choosing Your Language Power TV/VIDEO DISPLAY STILL Power Power When you start using your set for the first time, you must select the P.STD S.STD language which will be used for displaying menus and indications. TV/VIDEO TV/VIDEO DISPLAY...
  • Page 18: Storing Channels Automatically

    BN68-00438D-02_en 6/11/03 7:11 PM Page 17 Storing Channels Automatically You can scan for the frequency ranges available to you Channel Power Power (and availability depends on your country). Automatically allocated Auto store programme numbers may not correspond to actual or desired Manual store programme numbers.
  • Page 19: Storing Channels Manually

    BN68-00438D-02_en 6/11/03 7:11 PM Page 18 Storing Channels Manually You can store up to 100 channels, including those received via cable Channel networks. When storing channels manually, you can choose: Auto store Power Power Manual store Whether or not to store each of the channels found Name The programme number of each stored channel which Add/Erase...
  • Page 20: Giving Channels Names

    BN68-00438D-02_en 6/11/03 7:11 PM Page 19 Giving Channels Names Power Power If channel name information is broadcast when you store the channels Channel either manually or automatically, the names are assigned to the Auto store channels directly. You can however change these names or assign new Manual store TV/VIDEO TV/VIDEO...
  • Page 21: Skipping Unwanted Channels

    BN68-00438D-02_en 6/11/03 7:11 PM Page 20 Skipping Unwanted Channels You can exclude the channels you chosen from the channels you Channel scanned. When you scan through the stored channels, those you have Auto store Power Power chosen to skip are not displayed. Manual store Name Add/Erase...
  • Page 22: Sorting The Stored Channels

    BN68-00438D-02_en 6/11/03 7:11 PM Page 21 Sorting the Stored Channels You can exchange the numbers of two channels, in order to: Channel Modify the numeric order in which the channels have been Auto store Power Power automatically stored. Manual store Name Give easily remembered numbers to the channels that you Add/Erase...
  • Page 23: Changing The Picture Standard

    BN68-00438D-02_en 6/11/03 7:11 PM Page 22 Changing the Picture Standard Power Power TV/VIDEO TV/VIDEO DISPLAY DISPLAY STILL STILL Power Power You can select the type of picture which best corresponds to your Picture viewing requirements. Mode Custom P.STD P.STD S.STD S.STD TV/VIDEO TV/VIDEO...
  • Page 24: Selecting The Picture Format

    TV/VIDEO DISPLAY STILL BN68-00438D-02_en 6/11/03 7:11 PM Page 23 P.STD S.STD Selecting the Picture Format Power Power TV/VIDEO TV/VIDEO DISPLAY DISPLAY STILL STILL MUTE EXIT Power Power You can select the picture format which best corresponds to your Function viewing requirements. Sleep timer P.STD P.STD...
  • Page 25: Changing The Sound Standard

    BN68-00438D-02_en 6/11/03 7:12 PM Page 24 Changing the Sound Standard Power Power You can select the type of special sound effect to be used when Sound TV/VIDEO TV/VIDEO DISPLAY DISPLAY STILL STILL watching a given broadcast. Power Power Mode Custom Bass Treble P.STD...
  • Page 26: Enjoying The Dolby Sound

    BN68-00438D-02_en 6/11/03 7:12 PM Page 25 Enjoying the Dolby Sound Power Power This feature provides a home theater-like Dolby effect by mixing the Sound TV/VIDEO TV/VIDEO DISPLAY DISPLAY STILL STILL left and right speakers. Mode Custom Bass Power Power Treble P.STD P.STD S.STD...
  • Page 27: Viewing The Picture In Picture (Pip)

    BN68-00438D-03eng 8/18/03 2:47 PM Page 26 Viewing the Picture In Picture (PIP) Power Power You can display a sub picture within the main picture of PC MODE. Function In this way you can watch TV program or external A/V device such as Sleep timer VCR or DVD (to video_1, video_2, S-video), while watching PC Mode.
  • Page 28: Switching Off Automatically

    Power BN68-00438D-02_en 6/11/03 7:12 PM Page 27 TV/VIDEO DISPLAY STILL P.STD S.STD Switching Off Automatically Power Power You can select a time period of between 10 and 240 minutes after Function MUTE EXIT your set automatically switches off. Sleep timer TV/VIDEO TV/VIDEO DISPLAY...
  • Page 29: Using The Pc Functions Setting Up Your Pc Softerware (Based On Windows 2000)

    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 30: Adjusting The Brightness And Contrast

    BN68-00438D-02_en 6/11/03 7:12 PM Page 29 Power Power Adjusting the Brightness and Contrast Preset to the PC mode by pressing the PC button. TV/VIDEO TV/VIDEO DISPLAY DISPLAY STILL STILL Power Power P.STD P.STD S.STD S.STD Press the MENU button. TV/VIDEO TV/VIDEO DISPLAY DISPLAY...
  • Page 31: Adjusting The Image Quality

    BN68-00438D-02_en 6/11/03 7:12 PM Page 30 Adjusting the Image Quality Preset to the PC mode by pressing the PC button. Power Power This feature is used to fine tune and get the best image by removing TV/VIDEO TV/VIDEO DISPLAY DISPLAY STILL STILL Power...
  • Page 32: Changing The Image Position

    BN68-00438D-02_en 6/11/03 7:12 PM Page 31 Power Power Changing the Image Position Preset to the PC mode by pressing the PC button. TV/VIDEO Power TV/VIDEO Power DISPLAY DISPLAY STILL STILL P.STD P.STD S.STD S.STD TV/VIDEO TV/VIDEO DISPLAY DISPLAY STILL STILL Press the MENU button.
  • Page 33: Adjusting The Color

    BN68-00438D-02_en 6/11/03 7:12 PM Page 32 Power Power Adjusting the Color Preset to the PC mode by pressing the PC button. TV/VIDEO Power TV/VIDEO Power DISPLAY DISPLAY STILL STILL P.STD P.STD S.STD S.STD TV/VIDEO TV/VIDEO DISPLAY DISPLAY STILL STILL Press the MENU button. Image Power Power...
  • Page 34: Initializing The Image Settings

    BN68-00438D-02_en 6/11/03 7:12 PM Page 33 Initializing the Image Settings Power Power Preset to the PC mode by pressing the PC button. TV/VIDEO Power TV/VIDEO Power DISPLAY DISPLAY STILL STILL You can replace all image settings with the factory default values. Image P.STD P.STD...
  • Page 35: Teletext Feature

    BN68-00438D-02_en 6/11/03 7:12 PM Page 34 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 36: Displaying The Teletext Information

    BN68-00438D-02_en 6/11/03 7:12 PM Page 35 Power Displaying the Teletext Information TV/VIDEO DISPLAY STILL P.STD S.STD You can display Teletext information at any time on your set. For Teletext information to be displayed correctly, MENU channel reception must be stable; otherwise: Information may be missing MUTE EXIT...
  • Page 37: Selecting A Page By Number

    BN68-00438D-02_en 6/11/03 7:12 PM Page 36 Selecting a Page by Number Power TV/VIDEO DISPLAY STILL You can enter the page number directly by pressing the numeric P.STD S.STD buttons on the remote control. Enter the three-digit page number given in the content by pressing the corresponding numeric buttons.
  • Page 38: Using Flof To Select A Page

    BN68-00438D-02_en 6/11/03 7:12 PM Page 37 MUTE EXIT Using FLOF to Select a Page -/-- PRE-CH The various topics included in the teletext pages are color-coded, and TTX/MIX AUTO can be selected by pressing the colored buttons on the remote control. SLEEP DUAL I/II LIST/FLOF CANCEL P.SIZE...
  • Page 39: Troubleshooting: Before Contacting Service Personnel

    Page 38 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 40: Power Saver

    BN68-00438D-02_en 6/11/03 7:12 PM Page 39 Troubleshooting: Before Contacting Service Personnel On PC mode, image is not stable and Check that the display resolution and frequency from your may appear to vibrate. computer or video board is an available mode for your set. On your computer check: Control Panel, Display, Settings.
  • Page 41: Technical And Environmental Specifications

    BN68-00438D-02_en 6/11/03 7:12 PM Page 40 Technical and Environmental Specifications Model LW15E33C LW17E34C Panel Size 15” Diagonal 17” Diagonal Display Size 304.1(H) x 228.1(V) mm 337.92(H) x 270.336(V) mm Type a-si TFT active matrix Pixel Pitch 0.297 (H) x 0.297 (V) mm 0.264 (H) x 0.264 (V) mm Viewing Angle 140/125 (Horizontal/Vertical)
  • Page 42: Display Modes

    BN68-00438D-02_en 6/11/03 7:12 PM Page 41 Display Modes If the signal from the system equals to the standard signal mode, the screen is adjusted automatically. If the signal from the system doesn’t equal to the standard signal mode, adjust the mode with referring to the Video card user guide because the screen might not display or only the power LED might be on.
  • Page 43: Maintenance Of Your Television

    BN68-00438D-02_en 6/11/03 7:12 PM Page 42 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.
  • Page 44: How To Assemble The Tv Set And Stand Base

    BN68-00438D-02_en 6/11/03 7:12 PM Page 43 How to assemble the TV set and stand base Note : The curved side of the stand base should be placed at the back of the TV set as shown in the above figure. English-43...
  • Page 45: Installing The Wall Mount Kit

    BN68-00438D-02_en 6/11/03 7:12 PM Page 44 Installing the Wall Mount Kit (Sold separately) English-44...
  • Page 46 BN68-00438D-02_en 6/11/03 7:12 PM Page 45 Installing the Wall Mount Kit (Sold separately) English-45...
  • Page 47: Wiring The Mains Power Supply Plug (Uk Only)

    BN68-00438D-02_en 6/11/03 7:12 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 BN68-00438D-02_en 6/11/03 7:12 PM Page 47 Memo English-47...
  • Page 49 BN68-00438D-02_en 6/11/03 7:12 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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