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BN68-00633J-00cover.qxd
6/8/04 2:05 PM
Page 1
- 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
BN68-00633J-00
Owner's Instructions
Before operating the unit,
please read this manual thoroughly,
and retain it for future reference.
ON-SCREEN MENUS
PC DISPLAY
TELETEXT
This device is a Class B digital apparatus.
LCD TV
LS15M23C
LS17M24C
LS20M22C

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  • Page 1 Page 1 LCD TV LS15M23C LS17M24C - AFTER SALES SERVICE LS20M22C - 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...

  • Page 2: Precautions When Displaying A Still Image

    01-BN68-00633J-01Eng.qxd 8/6/04 9:04 AM Page 2 Precautions When Displaying a Still Image A still image may cause permanent damage to the TV screen. • Digital Ready TV: When you Although digital broadcasting must be in the select the regular screen (4:3) wide screen (16:9) HD format, broadcasters mode to watch an SD-grade sometimes show programs made originally...
  • Page 3 01-BN68-00633J-01Eng.qxd 8/6/04 9:04 AM Page 3 • Integrated Digital TV Although digital broadcasting must be in the (Wide-screen): When the TV wide screen (16:9) HD format, broadcasters receives SD-grade (regular) sometimes show programs made originally broadcasting signals (receives in the regular screen format (4:3) by 480p regular signals).

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    01-BN68-00633J-00Eng.qxd 6/8/04 10:01 AM Page 2 Contents ONNECTING AND REPARING Viewing the Control Panel ................Viewing the Connection Panel ..............- Connecting an Aerial or Cable Television Network........- Connecting Component Device (DVD - 480i, 480p, 576i, and 576p only supported) .......... - Connecting a Computer ................

  • Page 5: Contents

    01-BN68-00633J-00Eng.qxd 6/8/04 10:01 AM Page 3 Contents SING THE ARIOUS UNCTIONS Setting the Blue Screen Mode ..............Displaying Information................... SING THE ELETEXT EATURE Teletext Feature..................... Displaying the Teletext Information ............... Selecting a Page by Number ................ Using FLOF to Select a Page ............... Storing Teletext Pages ..................

  • Page 6: Viewing The Control Panel

    01-BN68-00633J-00Eng.qxd 6/8/04 10:01 AM Page 4 Viewing the Control Panel POWER SOURCE Turns ON/OFF your set. Displays a menu of all of the available input sources (TV - AV - S-Video - Component - PC). HEADPHONE You can also use the SOURCE( button on the TV’s control panel to make selections.

  • Page 7: Viewing The Connection Panel

    01-BN68-00633J-01Eng.qxd 7/25/04 11:19 AM Page 5 Viewing the Connection Panel < LS17M24C > < LS15M23C / LS20M22C > Power Input Power Input Option Whenever you connect an audio or video system to your set, ensure that all elements are switched off.

  • Page 8: Connecting An Aerial Or Cable Television Network

    01-BN68-00633J-00Eng.qxd 6/11/04 1:44 PM Page 6 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 9: Connecting External A/V Devices

    01-BN68-00633J-00Eng.qxd 6/8/04 10:01 AM Page 7 Viewing the Connection Panel Connecting External A/V Devices. - Connect RCA or S-VIDEO cables to an appropriate external A/V device such as a VCR, DVD or Camcorder. - Connect RCA audio cables to “(MONO)L-AUDIO-R” on the rear of your set and the other ends to corresponding audio out connectors on the A/V device.

  • Page 10: Viewing Pictures From External Sources

    01-BN68-00633J-00Eng.qxd 6/8/04 10:01 AM Page 8 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 6 and 7 for further details).

  • Page 11: Inserting The Batteries In The Remote Control

    01-BN68-00633J-00Eng.qxd 6/8/04 10:01 AM Page 9 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 12: Viewing The Remote Control (All Functions Except Teletext)

    01-BN68-00633J-00Eng.qxd 6/8/04 10:02 AM Page 10 Viewing the Remote Control (All Functions Except Teletext) Television On/Off Numeric buttons for direct channel access One/Two-digit channel Previous channel selection -Next channel -Previous channel Temporary sound switch-off Available source selection Volume up or down Use to see information on the current broadcast.

  • Page 13: Viewing The Remote Control (Teletext Functions)

    01-BN68-00633J-00Eng.qxd 6/8/04 10:02 AM Page 11 Viewing the Remote Control (Teletext Functions) Teletext hold : Teletext next page : Teletext previous page Teletext mode selection (LIST/FLOF) Exit from the teletext display Teletext reveal Teletext index Teletext sub page Teletext store Teletext display/mix both teletext information Teletext size selection...

  • Page 14: Switching On And Off

    01-BN68-00633J-00Eng.qxd 6/8/04 10:02 AM Page 12 Switching On and Off The mains lead is attached to the rear of your set. Plug the mains lead into an appropriate socket. Result: When the power cord is plugged in, the LED turns red. Press the POWER button to switch on.

  • Page 15: Becoming Familiar With The Remote Control

    01-BN68-00633J-00Eng.qxd 6/8/04 10:02 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 16: Plug & Play

    02-BN68-00633J-00Eng.qxd 6/8/04 10:02 AM 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 17 02-BN68-00633J-00Eng.qxd 6/8/04 10:02 AM 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 18: Selecting Tv Mode Or An Input Source

    02-BN68-00633J-00Eng.qxd 6/8/04 10:02 AM 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 19: Editing An Input Source Name

    02-BN68-00633J-00Eng.qxd 6/8/04 10:02 AM 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 20: Storing Channels Automatically

    02-BN68-00633J-00Eng.qxd 6/8/04 10:02 AM 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 21: Storing Channels Manually

    02-BN68-00633J-00Eng.qxd 6/8/04 10:02 AM 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.
  • Page 22 02-BN68-00633J-00Eng.qxd 6/8/04 10:02 AM Page 20 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

    02-BN68-00633J-00Eng.qxd 6/8/04 10:02 AM Page 21 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

    02-BN68-00633J-00Eng.qxd 6/8/04 10:02 AM Page 22 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: Changing The Picture Standard

    02-BN68-00633J-00Eng.qxd 6/8/04 10:02 AM Page 23 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 26: Adjusting The Custom Picture

    02-BN68-00633J-00Eng.qxd 6/8/04 10:02 AM Page 24 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 27: Adjusting The Screen Background Colour

    02-BN68-00633J-00Eng.qxd 6/8/04 10:02 AM Page 25 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 28: Changing The Sound Standard

    03-BN68-00633J-00Eng.qxd 6/8/04 10:03 AM Page 26 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 29: Selecting Auto Volume Control

    03-BN68-00633J-00Eng.qxd 6/8/04 10:03 AM Page 27 Selecting Auto Volume Control Reduces the differences in volume level between broadcasters. 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. Press the ENTER button.

  • Page 30: Setting The Clock

    03-BN68-00633J-00Eng.qxd 6/8/04 10:03 AM Page 28 Setting the Clock 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. If you disconnect the power cord, you have to set the clock again.

  • Page 31: Switching Off Automatically

    03-BN68-00633J-00Eng.qxd 6/8/04 10:03 AM Page 29 Switching Off Automatically You can select a time period of between Off 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 32: Switching The Television On And Off Automatically

    03-BN68-00633J-00Eng.qxd 6/8/04 10:03 AM Page 30 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 33: Setting The Blue Screen Mode

    03-BN68-00633J-00Eng.qxd 6/8/04 10:03 AM Page 31 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 34: Teletext Feature

    03-BN68-00633J-00Eng.qxd 6/8/04 10:03 AM Page 32 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 35: Displaying The Teletext Information

    03-BN68-00633J-00Eng.qxd 6/8/04 10:03 AM Page 33 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 36: Selecting A Page By Number

    03-BN68-00633J-00Eng.qxd 6/8/04 10:03 AM Page 34 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 37: Using Flof To Select A Page

    03-BN68-00633J-00Eng.qxd 6/8/04 10:03 AM Page 35 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 38: Setting Up Your Pc Software

    Windows and your particular video card. However, 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 “Control Panel” on the Windows start menu.

  • Page 39: Coarse And Fine Tuning Of The Image

    03-BN68-00633J-00Eng.qxd 6/8/04 10:03 AM Page 37 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.

  • Page 40: Changing The Image Position

    03-BN68-00633J-00Eng.qxd 6/8/04 10:03 AM Page 38 Changing the Image Position Preset to PC mode by pressing the SOURCE button on the remote contol. 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.

  • Page 41: Initializing The Image Settings

    03-BN68-00633J-00Eng.qxd 6/8/04 10:03 AM Page 39 Initializing the Image Settings You can replace all image settings with the factory default values. Preset to PC mode by pressing the SOURCE button on the remote contol. Press the MENU button. Result: The main menu is displayed. Press the button to select Setup.

  • Page 42: Adjusting The Pc Screen Automatically

    04-BN68-00633J-00Eng.qxd 6/8/04 10:04 AM Page 40 Adjusting the PC Screen Automatically 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. Preset to PC mode by pressing the SOURCE button on the remote contol. Press the MENU button.

  • Page 43: Picture Mode

    04-BN68-00633J-00Eng.qxd 6/8/04 10:04 AM Page 41 Picture Mode 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 44: Adjusting The Screen Background Colour

    04-BN68-00633J-00Eng.qxd 6/8/04 10:04 AM Page 42 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 45: Customizing The Colour

    04-BN68-00633J-00Eng.qxd 6/8/04 10:04 AM Page 43 Customizing the Colour 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. Press the ENTER button. Press the button to select the Colour Control.

  • Page 46: Troubleshooting: Before Contacting Service Personnel

    Page 44 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 47: Power Saver

    This is not from bad quality and you can use it without uneasiness. For example, the number of TFT LCD sub pixels: LS15M23C - 2,359,296, LS17M24C - 3,932,160, LS20M22C - 1,440,000 Note : The component terminal of this set only supports 480i/480p/576i/576p resolution.

  • Page 48: Technical And Environmental Specifications

    04-BN68-00633J-00Eng.qxd 6/8/04 10:04 AM Page 46 Technical and Environmental Specifications Model Name LS15M23C LS17M24C LS20M22C Panel Size 331.6(H) x 254.9(V)mm 383.5(H) x 298.0(V)mm 413.0(H) x 311.0(V)mm 13.05(H) x 10.03(V)inch 15.09(H) x 11.73(V)inch 16.25(H) x 12.24(V)inch Display Size 304.1(H) x 228.1(V)mm 337.9(H) x 270.3(V)mm...

  • Page 49: Display Modes

    04-BN68-00633J-00Eng.qxd 6/8/04 10:04 AM Page 47 Display Modes If the signal from the system equals the standard signal mode, the screen is adjusted automatically. If the signal from the system doesn’t equal the standard signal mode, adjust the mode by referring to your Videocard user guide; otherwise there may be no video. For the display modes listed below, the screen image has been optimized during manufacture.

  • Page 50: Retractable Stand

    Please do not tilt the TV outside the specified range. Using excessive force to tilt the TV may cause permanent damage to the mechanical part of the stand. < LS20M22C > model swivels left and right. < LS20M22C > < LS15M23C / LS17M24C >...

  • Page 51: Using The Anti-Theft Kensington Lock

    Mounting pad < LS15M23C / LS17M24C > < LS20M22C > Align the mounting interface pad with the holes in the stand bottom and secure it with the four screws that come with the arm-type base, wall mount hanger or other bases.

  • Page 52: Installing The Wall Mount Kit

    04-BN68-00633J-01Eng.qxd 7/25/04 3:18 PM Page 50 Installing the Wall Mount Kit (LS15M23C, LS17M24C) Note : This installation is to be used when attaching the wall mount to a concrete wall. When attaching to other building materials, please contact your nearest dealer. Components Please use provided components or parts to install the Wall Mount Kit.
  • Page 53 04-BN68-00633J-00Eng.qxd 6/8/04 10:04 AM Page 51 Installing the Wall Mount Kit (LS15M23C, LS17M24C) Adjust LCD TV to the hook on the bracket and move in the direction of the arrow(Left) so that LCD TV can be completely fixed to the bracket. When bracket is assembled on the wall How to hang LCD TV up on a hook When installation is completed...
  • Page 54 6/8/04 10:04 AM Page 52 Installing the Wall Mount Kit (LS20M22C) Note : This installation is to be used when attaching the wall mount to a concrete wall. When attaching to other building materials, please contact your nearest dealer. Components Please use provided components or parts to install the Wall Mount Kit.
  • Page 55 6/8/04 10:04 AM Page 53 Installing the Wall Mount Kit (LS20M22C) Adjust LCD TV to the hook on the bracket and move in the direction of the arrow(Left) so that LCD TV can be completely fixed to the bracket. When bracket is assembled on the wall...
  • Page 56 04-BN68-00633J-00Eng.qxd 6/8/04 10:04 AM Page 54 Memo...

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