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Samsung LW40A13W Owner's Instructions Manual

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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
LCD TV
LW29A13W
LW40A13W

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  • Page 1 LCD TV LW29A13W LW40A13W 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 2 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 3: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions These illustrations represent precautions concerning your set. Do NOT expose your set to Do NOT expose your set to Do NOT expose your set to extreme temperature or direct sunlight. any liquids. humidity conditions. If your set is broken, do not try During storm conditions If the remote control is not to repair it yourself.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents OREWORD Safety Instructions ..................Caution ......................ONNECTING AND REPARING Viewing the Control Panel ................Viewing the Connection Panel ............... - Connecting an Aerial or Cable Television Network ........- Connecting External A/V Devices ............... - Connecting Set-Top Box, VCR, or DVD............- Connecting Computer.................
  • Page 5 Contents SING THE ARIOUS UNCTIONS Setting the External Digital Sound (LW40A13W)..........Setting the Dolby Digital (LW40A13W)............Setting the Dolby Pro-Logic (LW40A13W) ............. Selecting the Sound Mode................Viewing the Picture In Picture (PIP)..............Selecting the Sleep Timer ................Setting and Displaying the Current Time ............

  • Page 6: Viewing The Control Panel

    Viewing the Control Panel MENU (Power) Opens the OSD and selects the function. Turns ON/OFF your set. C/P. Power Indicator Moves the selector up or down on the OSD. Increases or decreases the channel number. Remote Control Sensor Switches on the TV when it is in Standby mode. TV/VIDEO Displays a menu of all of the available input Moves the selector left or right on the OSD.

  • Page 7: Viewing The Connection Panel

    Viewing the Connection Panel LW29A13W Power Input LW40A13W 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 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 External A/V Devices - Connect RCA or S-VIDEO cable to an appropriate external A/V device such as VCR, DVD, or Camcorder.

  • Page 9: Connecting Digital Audio Inputs

    Viewing the Connection Panel Connecting Digital Audio Inputs Connect RCA audio cables to a equipment with a digital output (to take digital sound). Connecting Speakers (depending on the model) Connect the speaker audio cable to the external speaker output jack on the rear of your set making sure that the +, - polarities are correctly aligned.

  • Page 10: Viewing The Remote Control (All Functions Except Teletext)

    Viewing the Remote Control (All Functions Except Teletext) Automatic switch-off Picture freeze (Not Available in PC mode) VCR/DVD Functions: - Stop Picture-In-Picture Functions: - Rewind - PIP On/Off - Play/Pause - PIP size selection (SIZE) - Fast-Forward - PIP channel selection (P / ) (Not available for LW29A13W) - Interchange the main and sub picture Television On/Off...

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

    Viewing the Remote Control (Teletext Functions) Teletext reveal Teletext index Teletext sub-page Teletext display/ Mix both teletext information and Teletext size selection the normal broadcast Fastext topic selection English-11...

  • Page 12: 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 13: 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 Menu Function...

  • Page 14: 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 indications. Press the MENU button. Result: The main menu is displayed. Press the P or P button to select the Function.

  • Page 15: Storing Channels Automatically

    Storing Channels Automatically You can scan for the frequency ranges available to you (and Channel availability depends on your country). Automatically allocated Auto store programme numbers may not correspond to actual or desired Manual store programme numbers. However you can sort numbers manually and Name Add/Erase clear any channels you do not wish to watch.

  • Page 16: Storing Channels Manually

    Storing Channels Manually (continued) You can store up to 100 channels, including those received via cable Channel networks. When storing channels manually, you can choose: Auto store Manual store Whether or not to store each of the channels found Name The programme number of each stored channel which you Add/Erase Fine tune...
  • Page 17 + button to find the correct number. - or Press the Sound system Search 0MHz Press the P or P button to select the LNA.(LW40A13W) Channel + button. - or Select the On by pressing the Program Store Result: Amplifies signals when antenna reception is poor.

  • Page 18: 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. Press the MENU button. Result: The main menu is displayed.

  • Page 19: Skipping Unwanted Channels

    Skipping Unwanted 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.

  • Page 20: Sorting The Stored Channels

    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 Manual store automatically stored. Name Give easily remembered numbers to the channels that you Add/Erase watch most often.

  • Page 21: Changing The Picture Standard

    Changing the Picture Standard You can select the type of picture which best corresponds to your Picture viewing requirements. Mode Custom Contrast Brightness Press the MENU button. Sharpness Result: The main menu is displayed. Colour Press the P or P button to select the Picture.

  • Page 22: Selecting The Picture Format

    Selecting the Picture Format You can select the picture format which best corresponds to your viewing requirements simply by pressing the “P.SIZE” (Picture Size) button. The following picture formats are available: Sets the Normal picture in 16:9 Wide mode. 16:9 Sets the picture in 16:9 Wide mode so that it Panorama can be shown like the Normal picture.

  • Page 23: Changing The Sound Standard

    Changing the Sound Standard You can select the type of special sound effect to be used when Sound watching a given broadcast. Mode Custom Bass Treble Press the MENU button. Result: The main menu is displayed. Press the P or P button to select the Sound.

  • Page 24: Enjoying The Dolby Sound (Lw29A13W)

    Enjoying the Dolby Sound (LW29A13W) This feature provides a home theater-like Dolby effect by mixing the Sound left and right speakers. Mode Custom Bass Treble Dolby Press the MENU button. Woofer Result: The main menu is displayed. Press the P or P button to select the Sound.

  • Page 25: Using The Various Functions Setting The External Digital Sound (Lw40A13W)

    Setting the External Digital Sound (LW40A13W) You can enjoy Digital sound when the equipment with Digital output Rear of the TV is connected to the television. Press the MENU button. Result: The main menu is displayed. Press the P or P button to select the Sound.

  • Page 26: Setting The Dolby Digital (Lw40A13W)

    Setting the Dolby Digital (LW40A13W) You can enjoy Digital sound when the equipment with Digital output Rear of the TV is connected to the television. Press the MENU button. Result: The main menu is displayed. Press the P or P button to select the Sound.

  • Page 27: Setting The Dolby Pro-Logic (Lw40A13W)

    Setting the Dolby Pro Logic (LW40A13W) In case of “Pro Logic : Auto” Surround Output Main Main Input Sub Woofer Center Right Left Right Left (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 : On”...

  • Page 28: Selecting The Sound Mode

    Selecting the Sound Mode The “S.MODE” 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. Type of broadcast On-screen indication Regular broadcast MONO (Normal use)

  • Page 29: Viewing The Picture In Picture (Pip)

    The sources are displayed in the following order Size Small (depending on the model): Locate Swap TV (LW40A13W) - Video - S-Video - EXT1 - EXT2. Sound sel Main You can also select these options simply by pressing the TV/VIDEO button. Press the P or P button to select the Size.
  • Page 30 Viewing the Picture In Picture (PIP) Function TV/Video Video Size Small Locate Swap Sound sel Main Press the P or P button to select the Locate. Move the sub + button. picture counterclockwise by pressing the When the size of sub picture is set to Double, this feature does not work.

  • Page 31: Selecting The Sleep Timer

    Selecting the Sleep timer Function You can select a time period of between 10 and 240 minutes after Time your set automatically switches off. Language English DNIe Press the MENU button. Result: The main menu is displayed. Press the P or P button to select the Function.

  • Page 32: Setting And Displaying The Current Time

    Setting and Displaying the Current Time You can set the television’s clock so that the current time is display by Function pressing the “DISPLAY” button. You must also set the time if you wish Time switch the television on or off automatically at the time you select. Language English DNIe...

  • Page 33: Switching The Television On And Off Automatically

    Switching the Television On and Off Automatically You can switch the television on or off automatically at the time you select. Function Time The first step is to set the television’s clock (refer to “Setting and Displaying the Current Time” on the previous page). Language English DNIe...

  • Page 34: Dnie (Digital Natural Image Engine)

    DNIe (Digital Natural Image engine) Samsung’s New Technology bring you more detailed image with Function contrast enhancement and white enhancement. New image Time compensation algorithm gives brighter, cleare, to our customers. Language English DNIe technology will fit every signals into your eyes.

  • Page 35: Using The Pc Functions Setting Up Your Pc Softerware (Based On Windows 2000 Or Xp)

    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 36: Adjusting The Contrast And Brightness

    Adjusting the Contrast and Brightness Preset to the PC mode by pressing the VIDEO button. Press the MENU button. Image Image lock Result: The main menu is displayed. Position Colour adjust Press the P or P button to select the PC. Recall Auto adjustment Result:...

  • Page 37: Adjusting The Image Quality

    Adjusting the Image Quality Preset to the PC mode by pressing the VIDEO button. This function doesn’t work in Digital input. This feature is used to fine tune and get the best image by removing noises that create unstable images with jitters and shimmers. Image Image lock Position...

  • Page 38: Adjusting The Colour

    Adjusting the Colour Preset to the PC mode by pressing the VIDEO button. This function doesn’t work in Digital input. Press the MENU button. Image Image lock Result: The main menu is displayed. Position Colour adjust Press the P or P button to select the PC.

  • Page 39: Initializing The Image Settings

    Initializing the Image Settings Preset to the PC mode by pressing the VIDEO button. You can replace all image settings with the factory default values. Image Image lock Press the MENU button. Position Colour adjust Result: The main menu is displayed. Recall Auto adjustment Press the P...

  • Page 40: Teletext Feature

    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. Broadcasting channel identity.

  • Page 41: 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 by pressing the P or P button.

  • Page 42: Selecting A Teletext Page

    Selecting a Teletext 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. 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 43: 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 Check that the mains lead has been connected to a wall socket.

  • Page 44: Powersaver

    LW29A13W : 150W (Max.) Power Consumption Less than 8W LW40A13W : 230W (Max.) This set automatically returns to normal operation when horizontal and vertical sync return. This occurs when you move the computer’s mouse or press a key on the keyboard.

  • Page 45: Technical And Environmental Specifications

    Technical and Environmental Specifications (continued) Model LW29A13W LW40A13W Panel Size 29” Diagonal 39.6” Diagonal Display Size 631.68 (H) x 397.01 (V) mm 862.08 (H) x 517.24 (V) mm Type a-si TFT active matrix Pixel Pitch 0.4935 (H) x 0.4935 (V) mm 0.6735 (H) x 0.6735 (V) mm...

  • Page 46: Display Modes

    Technical and Environmental Specifications Model LW29A13W LW40A13W Audio Characteristics Audio Input RCA Jack (L, R), 0.5Vrms (-9dB) Audio Input (PC) 3.5Ø Stereo Jack, 0.5Vrms (-9dB) Audio Output RCA Jack (L, R), 0.5Vrms (-9dB) Speaker Output Max. 10W Output (3.5Ø Stereo Jack, 8 ) Headphone Output Max.

  • Page 47: Wiring The Mains Power Supply Plug (Uk Only)

    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.
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  • Page 50 - 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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