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Samsung LS26A33W Owner's Instructions Manual

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00656H-00_Cover.qxd
7/15/04 11:35 AM
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
BN68-00656H-00
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
This device is a class B digital apparatus.
LCD TV
LS26A33W

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  • Page 1 00656H-00_Cover.qxd 7/15/04 11:35 AM Page 1 LCD TV LS26A33W - 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.

  • Page 2: Bn68-00656H-00Eng.qxd 7/15/04 10:00 Am

    01-BN68-00656H-00Eng.qxd 7/15/04 10:00 AM Page 1 LCD TV LS26A33W 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: Precautions When Using The Still Image

    Eng.qxd 6/18/04 2:36 PM Page 1 Precautions When Using the Still Image The 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 4 Eng.qxd 6/18/04 2:36 PM Page 2 • 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 5: Table Of Contents

    01-BN68-00656H-00Eng.qxd 7/15/04 10:00 AM Page 2 Contents ONNECTING AND REPARING Viewing the Control Panel ..................4 Viewing the Connection Panel................... 5 - Connecting an Aerial or Cable Television Network ..........5 - Connecting External A/V Devices ................6 - Connecting Component Devices (DTV/DVD) ............6 - Connecting Computer ....................

  • Page 6: Contents

    01-BN68-00656H-00Eng.qxd 7/15/04 10:00 AM Page 3 Contents ETTING THE OUND Connecting Headphones ................... 36 Adjusting Your Headphone Preferences ..............36 Listening to the Sound of the Sub Picture ..............37 Sub Woofer......................... 37 ETTING THE Setting and Displaying the Current Time ..............38 Setting the Sleep Timer....................

  • Page 7: Viewing The Control Panel

    01-BN68-00656H-00Eng.qxd 7/15/04 10:00 AM Page 4 Viewing the Control Panel - Push the buttons on the side of the panel. SOURCE (Power) Displays a menu of all of the available input Press to turn the TV on and off. sources (TV, AV, S-Video, Component 1, Componenet 2, DVI, PC).

  • Page 8: Viewing The Connection Panel

    01-BN68-00656H-00Eng.qxd 7/15/04 10:00 AM Page 5 Viewing the Connection Panel Power Input Whenever you connect an audio or video system to your set, ensure that all elements are switched off. 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...

  • Page 9: Connecting External A/V Devices

    01-BN68-00656H-00Eng.qxd 7/15/04 10:00 AM Page 6 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 “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: Connecting Computer

    01-BN68-00656H-00Eng.qxd 7/15/04 10:00 AM Page 7 Viewing the Connection Panel Connecting Computer - Connect the D-Sub cable to “PC (PC IN)” on the rear of your set. - Connect the stereo audio cable to “AUDIO (PC IN)” on the rear of your set and the other end to “Audio Out”...

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

    (All Functions Except Teletext) Television On/Off (Refer to page 11) Automatic power-off (Refer to page 39) Selects a target device to be controlled by the samsung remote control (TV, STB, VCR, CABLE, DVD) (Refer to page 60~63) Numeric buttons for direct channel access...

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

    01-BN68-00656H-00Eng.qxd 7/15/04 10:00 AM Page 9 Viewing the Remote Control (Teletext Functions) Teletext display/mix both teletext information and the normal broadcast Teletext sub page : Teletext next page : Teletext previous page Teletext mode selection (LIST/FLOF) Exit from the teletext display Teletext reveal Teletext index Teletext cancel...

  • Page 13: Installing Batteries In The Remote Control

    01-BN68-00656H-00Eng.qxd 7/15/04 10:00 AM Page 10 Installing Batteries in the Remote Control Slide the cover out completely. Install two AAA size batteries. Make sure to match the “+” and “–” ends of the batteries with the diagram inside the compartment. Replace the cover.

  • Page 14: Switching On And Off

    01-BN68-00656H-00Eng.qxd 7/15/04 10:00 AM Page 11 Switching On and Off The mains lead is attached to the rear of your set. Plug the mains lead into an appropriate socket. Result: The main voltage is indicated on the rear of your set and the frequency is 50 or 60Hz.

  • Page 15: Becoming Familiar With The Remote Control

    01-BN68-00656H-00Eng.qxd 7/15/04 10:00 AM Page 12 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 And Play

    01-BN68-00656H-00Eng.qxd 7/15/04 10:00 AM Page 13 Plug and Play When the set is initially powered ON, several basic customer settings proceed automatically and subsequently. The following settings are available. If the set is in standby mode, press the POWER ( ) button on the remote control.

  • Page 17: Choosing Your Language

    01-BN68-00656H-00Eng.qxd 7/15/04 10:00 AM Page 14 Plug and Play If you want to reset this feature... Press the MENU button. Result: The main menu is displayed. Press the button to select Setup. Press the ENTER button. Result: The options available in the Setup group are displayed. Press the button to select Plug &...

  • Page 18: Storing Channels Automatically

    01-BN68-00656H-00Eng.qxd 7/15/04 10:00 AM Page 15 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 19: Storing Channels Manually

    01-BN68-00656H-00Eng.qxd 7/15/04 10:00 AM Page 16 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 20 01-BN68-00656H-00Eng.qxd 7/15/04 10:00 AM Page 17 Storing Channels Manually If you know the number of the channel to be stored..Press the button to select Channel and then press the ENTER button. Select C (Air channel) or S (Cable channel) by pressing the button.

  • Page 21: Editing The Channels

    01-BN68-00656H-00Eng.qxd 7/15/04 10:00 AM Page 18 Editing the Channels You can exclude the channels you chose 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 22: Sorting The Stored Channels

    01-BN68-00656H-00Eng.qxd 7/15/04 10:00 AM Page 19 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. Give easily remembered numbers to the channels that you watch most often.

  • Page 23: Assigning Channels Names

    02-BN68-00656H-00Eng.qxd 7/10/04 10:39 AM Page 20 Assigning Channels Names Channel names will be assigned automatically when channel information is broadcast. These names can be changed, allowing you to assign new names. Press the MENU button. Result: The main menu is displayed. Press the button to select Channel.

  • Page 24: Fine Tuning Channel Reception

    02-BN68-00656H-00Arab.qxd 7/14/04 1:52 PM Page 21 Fine Tuning Channel Reception If the reception is clear, you do not have to fine-tuning 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-tuning the channel manually.

  • Page 25: Changing The Picture Standard

    02-BN68-00656H-00Eng.qxd 7/10/04 10:39 AM Page 22 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 Picture. Result: The options available in the Picture group are displayed.

  • Page 26: Adjusting The Custom Picture

    02-BN68-00656H-00Eng.qxd 7/10/04 10:39 AM Page 23 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 Picture. Result: The options available in the Picture group are displayed.

  • Page 27: Changing The Colour Tone

    02-BN68-00656H-00Eng.qxd 7/10/04 10:39 AM Page 24 Changing the Colour Tone You can select the most comfortable colour tone to your eye. Press the MENU button. Result: The main menu is displayed. Press the button to select Picture. Result: The options available in the Picture group are displayed.

  • Page 28: Changing The Picture Size

    02-BN68-00656H-00Eng.qxd 7/10/04 10:39 AM Page 25 Changing the Picture Size You can select the picture size which best corresponds to your viewing requirements. Press the MENU button. Result: The main menu is displayed. Press the button to select Picture. Result: The options available in the Picture group are displayed.

  • Page 29: Freezing The Current Picture

    Press the "STILL" button to freeze a moving picture into a still one. Press again to cancel. DNIe (Digital Natural Image engine) Samsung’s new technology brings you more detailed images with contrast and white enhancement. A new image compensation algorithm gives viewers brighter and clearer image.

  • Page 30: My Colour Control

    02-BN68-00656H-00Eng.qxd 7/10/04 10:39 AM Page 27 My Colour Control My Colour Control is to adust the most preferred colours such as Pink, Green, Blue without interfering with other colours in order for each consumer to enjoy screen colour of their choice. Press the MENU button.

  • Page 31: Dynamic Contrast

    02-BN68-00656H-00Eng.qxd 7/10/04 10:39 AM Page 28 Dynamic Contrast Dynamic Contrast is to automatically detect distribution of inputted visual signal and adjust to create optimum contrast. Press the MENU button. Result: The main menu is displayed. Press the button to select Picture. Result: The options available in the Picture group are displayed.

  • Page 32: Brightness Sensor

    02-BN68-00656H-00Eng.qxd 7/10/04 10:39 AM Page 29 Brightness Sensor Brightness Sensor is to adjust brightness of screen either automatically or manually by detecting brightness of surrounding environment using light detecting sensor. Press the MENU button. Result: The main menu is displayed. Press the button to select Picture.

  • Page 33: Viewing The Picture In Picture (Pip)

    02-BN68-00656H-00Eng.qxd 7/10/04 10:39 AM Page 30 Viewing the Picture In Picture (PIP) You can display a sub picture within the main picture of set programme or video input. In this way, you can watch the picture of set programme or vidio input from any connected equipment whiling watching the main picture.
  • Page 34 02-BN68-00656H-00Eng.qxd 7/10/04 10:39 AM Page 31 Viewing the Picture In Picture (PIP) Press the button to select Position and then press the ENTER button. Select the position of sub picture by pressing the button and then press the ENTER button. Result: You can move the sub picture.

  • Page 35: Adjusting The Volume

    02-BN68-00656H-00Eng.qxd 7/10/04 10:39 AM Page 32 Adjusting the Volume You can adjust the volume using your remote control. Press the VOL( ) button to increase the volume. Result: A horizontal bar is displayed and the volume increases until you release the button. The cursor moves to the right to indicate the volume.

  • Page 36: Switching The Sound Off Temporarily

    02-BN68-00656H-00Eng.qxd 7/10/04 10:39 AM Page 33 Switching the Sound Off Temporarily You can switch the sound off temporarily. Example: You wish to answer the telephone. Press the MUTE ( ) button. Result: The sound is switched off and “Mute” is displayed. When you wish to turn the sound back on, press the MUTE ( button again or either of the volume buttons.

  • Page 37: Changing The Sound Standard

    02-BN68-00656H-00Eng.qxd 7/10/04 10:39 AM Page 34 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 Sound. Result: The options available in the Sound group are displayed.

  • Page 38: Selecting Wow Surround

    02-BN68-00656H-00Eng.qxd 7/10/04 10:39 AM Page 35 Selecting WOW Surround Select the Wow Surround feature to amplify the mid- to low-range sounds or create a surround sound effect. Press the MENU button. Result: The main menu is displayed. Press the button to select Sound. Result: The options available in the Sound group are displayed.

  • Page 39: Connecting Headphones

    02-BN68-00656H-00Eng.qxd 7/10/04 10:39 AM Page 36 Connecting Headphones You can connect a set of headphones to your set if you wish to watch a TV programme without disturbing the other people in the room. Plug a set of headphones into the 3.5mm mini-jack socket on the rear panel of the set.

  • Page 40: Listening To The Sound Of The Sub Picture

    02-BN68-00656H-00Eng.qxd 7/10/04 10:39 AM Page 37 Listening to the Sound of the Sub Picture During the PIP feature is activating, you can listen to the sound of the sub picture. Press the MENU button. Result: The main menu is displayed. Press the button to select Sound.

  • Page 41: Setting And Displaying The Current Time

    03-BN68-00656H-00Eng.qxd 7/15/04 10:03 AM Page 38 Setting and Displaying the Current Time 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.

  • Page 42: Setting The Sleep Timer

    03-BN68-00656H-00Eng.qxd 7/15/04 10:03 AM Page 39 Setting the Sleep Timer You can select a time period of between 30 and 180 minutes after which the television automatically switches to standby mode. Press the MENU button. Result: The main menu is displayed. Press the button to select Setup.

  • Page 43: Switching The Television On And Off Automatically

    03-BN68-00656H-00Eng.qxd 7/15/04 10:03 AM Page 40 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 44: Setting The Blue Screen Mode

    03-BN68-00656H-00Eng.qxd 7/15/04 10:03 AM Page 41 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 45: Colour Weakness

    03-BN68-00656H-00Eng.qxd 7/15/04 10:03 AM Page 42 Colour Weakness Colour Weakness is a feature that enables those with a Colour Weakness to view images as those with normal colour vision do. The feature provides nine different colour adjustment layers each for red, green and blue.

  • Page 46: Selecting The Melody

    03-BN68-00656H-00Eng.qxd 7/15/04 10:03 AM Page 43 Selecting the Melody You can hear melody sound when the television is powered on or off. Press the MENU button. Result: The main menu is displayed. Press the button to select Setup. Press the ENTER button Result: The options available in the Setup group are displayed.

  • Page 47: Selecting A Device From External Sources

    03-BN68-00656H-00Eng.qxd 7/15/04 10:03 AM Page 44 Selecting a Device from External Sources Your set enables you to choose which audio/video signals are output to the external connector. Press the MENU button. Press the ENTER button to select Input. Result: The options available in the Input group are displayed. Press the ENTER button.

  • Page 48: Setting Up Your Pc Software (Based On Windows Xp)

    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 49: Adjusting The Pc Screen Automatically

    03-BN68-00656H-00Eng.qxd 7/15/04 10:04 AM Page 46 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. Press the PC button on the remote control to select the PC mode. This function does not work in DVI-Digital mode.

  • Page 50: Coarse And Fine Tuning Of The Image

    03-BN68-00656H-00Eng.qxd 7/15/04 10:04 AM Page 47 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 51: Changing The Image Position

    03-BN68-00656H-00Eng.qxd 7/15/04 10:04 AM Page 48 Changing the Image Position Press the PC button on the remote control to select the PC mode. Press the MENU button. Result: The main menu is displayed. Press the button to select Setup. Press the ENTER button.

  • Page 52: Initializing The Image Settings

    03-BN68-00656H-00Eng.qxd 7/15/04 10:04 AM Page 49 Initializing the Image Settings You can replace all image settings with the factory default values. Press the PC button on the remote control to select the PC mode. Press the MENU button. Result: The main menu is displayed. Press the button to select Setup.

  • Page 53: Teletext Decoder

    03-BN68-00656H-00Eng.qxd 7/15/04 10:04 AM Page 50 Teletext Decoder Most set channels carry “ teletext ”, pages of written information that provide information such as: Television programme times. News bulletins and Weather forecasts. Sports results. Subtitles for the hard of hearing. The teletext pages are organized according to six categories: Part Contents...

  • Page 54: Selecting A Specific Teletext Page

    03-BN68-00656H-00Eng.qxd 7/15/04 10:04 AM Page 51 Selecting a Specific Teletext Page Press the number buttons on the remote control to enter the page number directly. Enter the three-digit page number listed in the contents by pressing the corresponding numeric buttons. Result: The current page counter is incremented and the page is then displayed.

  • Page 55: Using Flof To Select A Teletext Page

    03-BN68-00656H-00Eng.qxd 7/15/04 10:04 AM Page 52 Using FLOF to Select 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. Display the teletext contents page by pressing the TTX/MIX ( button.

  • Page 56: Troubleshooting: Before Contacting Service Personnel

    Page 53 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 57: Installing Stand

    03-BN68-00656H-00Eng.qxd 7/15/04 10:04 AM Page 54 Installing Stand <1> <2> Lower the TV set in the direction of the arrow and fix the stand. Use the four screws to tightly fix the stand. Maintenance of Your LCD TV WARNING: To avoid risk of electric shock, do not disassemble the TV cabinet. Users cannot service the TV.

  • Page 58: Using The Anti-Theft Kensington Lock

    03-BN68-00656H-00Eng.qxd 7/15/04 10:04 AM Page 55 Using the Anti-Theft Kensington Lock 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 59: Installing Vesa Compliant Mounting Devices (Sold Separately)

    04-BN68-00656H-00Eng.qxd 7/15/04 10:04 AM Page 56 Installing VESA Compliant Mounting Devices (Sold separately) 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. This TV accepts a 200mmx100mm VESA-Compliant mounting interface pad.

  • Page 60: Technical And Environmental Specifications

    04-BN68-00656H-00Eng.qxd 7/15/04 10:04 AM Page 57 Technical and Environmental Specifications Model Name LS26A33W Panel Size 26” Diagonal Display Size 556.4 (H) x 339.84 (V) mm Type a-si TFT active matrix Pixel Pitch 0.4425 (H) x 0.4425 (V) mm Viewing Angle...

  • Page 61: Display Mode (Pc)

    04-BN68-00656H-00Eng.qxd 7/15/04 10:04 AM Page 58 Technical and Environmental Specifications Model LS26A33W Environmental Considerations Operating Temperature 50 °F to 104 °F (10 °C to 40 °C) Operating Humidity 10% to 80%, non-condensing Storage Temperature -13 °F to 113 °F (-25 °C to 45 °C)

  • Page 62: Pin Configurations

    04-BN68-00656H-00Eng.qxd 7/15/04 10:04 AM Page 59 Pin Configurations DVI - D Connector Description Description Rx 2- Output Signal Connection Rx 2+ Rx 0- Grounding Rx 0+ No connection Grounding No connection No connection DDC Clock (SCL) No connection DDC Data (SDA) Grounding Analog Vertical Sync Rx C-...

  • Page 63: Setting Up Your Remote Control

    04-BN68-00656H-00Eng.qxd 7/15/04 10:04 AM Page 60 Setting Up Your Remote Control After it has been set up properly, your remote control can operate in four different modes: TV, VCR, CABLE, or DVD. Pressing the corresponding button on the remote control allows you to switch between these modes, and control whichever piece of equipment you choose.
  • Page 64 04-BN68-00656H-00Eng.qxd 7/15/04 10:04 AM Page 61 Setting Up Your Remote Control Setting Up the Remote to Operate Your Cable Box Turn off your cable box. Press the SELECT button and make sure that the CABLE LED is illuminated. Press the SET button on your TV’s remote control. Using the number buttons on your remote control, enter three digits of the cable box code listed on page 63 of this manual for your brand of cable box.
  • Page 65 04-BN68-00656H-00Eng.qxd 7/15/04 10:04 AM Page 62 Setting Up Your Remote Control Setting Up the Remote to Operate Your DVD Turn off your DVD. Press the SELECT button and make sure that the DVD LED is illuminated. Press the SET button on your TV’s remote control. Using the number buttons on your remote control, enter three digits of the DVD code listed on page 63 of this manual for your brand of DVD.

  • Page 66: Remote Control Codes

    017 062 084 086 Philco 017 038 062 065 Philips Pioneer 014 025 042 059 009 014 016 017 037 044 046 063 078 Samsung Sanyo 011 021 Sears 011 014 018 021 027 028 044 052 057 Sharp 015 036 048 054...
  • Page 67 04-BN68-00656H-00Eng.qxd 7/15/04 10:04 AM Page 64 MEMO...
  • Page 68 04-BN68-00656H-00Eng.qxd 7/15/04 10:04 AM Page 65 - 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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