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LCD TV LE15E31S - 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, and retain it for future reference.
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LCD TV LE15E31S Owner’s Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. ON-SCREEN MENUS PC DISPLAY TELETEXT...
Eng.qxd 6/18/04 8:46 AM 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...
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Eng.qxd 6/18/04 8:46 AM 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).
Contents 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 a Computer ................- Connecting External A/V Devices .............. - Connecting Headphones ................
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Contents ETTING THE Setting the Clock ................... Switching Off Automatically ................Switching the Television On and Off Automatically ........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 ................
Viewing the Control Panel POWER SOURCE Turns ON/OFF your set. Displays a menu of all of the available input sources (TV - AV1 - AV2 - S-Video - PC). SPEAKERS You can also use the SOURCE( button on the TV’s control panel to make selections.
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. English-5...
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 Connecting a Set-Top Box, VCR or DVD - Connect the VCR, or DVD SCART cable to the SCART connector of the VCR, or DVD.
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.
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). Press the TV button to choose TV mode.
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.
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.
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 and the normal broadcast Fastext topic selection English-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: When the power cord is plugged in, the LED turns red. Press the POWER button to switch on. To switch off, press the POWER button again.
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...
02-BN68-00438S-00Eng.qxd 5/19/04 4:41 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.
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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.
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. Press the MENU button. Result: The main menu is displayed.
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.
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 indicators. 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.
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.
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.
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02-BN68-00438S-00Eng.qxd 5/19/04 4:41 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.
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.
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. Press the MENU button. Result: The main menu is displayed.
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.
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. Press the ENTER button.
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. Press the ENTER button.
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. Press the ENTER button.
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. Press the ENTER button.
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.
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. Result: The Clock is selected. Press the ENTER button.
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. Result: The options available in the Setup group are displayed. Press the ENTER button.
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. Press the MENU button.
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" mode to "Off". Press the MENU button.
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.
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: N Information may be missing N Some pages may not be displayed Select the channel providing the Teletext service using the button.
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.
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;...
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.
Coarse and Fine Tuning of the Image 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. Press the ENTER button.
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. Press the ENTER button.
Initializing the Image Settings Preset to PC mode by pressing the SOURCE button on the remote contol . You can replace all image settings with the factory default values. Press the MENU button. Result: The main menu is displayed. Press the button to select Setup.
Adjusting the PC Screen Automatically 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. Press the ENTER button.
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. Press the ENTER button.
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. Press the ENTER button.
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. Press the ENTER button.
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. N Check that the mains lead has been connected to a wall socket.
04-BN68-00438S-01Eng.qxd 6/15/04 8:43 AM Page 47 Troubleshooting: Before Contacting Service Personnel N Check that the display resolution and frequency from your In PC mode, the image is not stable and computer or video board is an available mode for your set. may appear to vibrate.
Technical and Environmental Specifications Model Name LE15E31S Panel Size 331.6(H) x 254.9(V)mm 13.05(H) X 10.03(V)inch Display Size 304.1(H) x 228.1(V)mm 11.97(H) X 8.98(V)inch Type a-si TFT active matrix Pixel Pitch 0.297(H) x 0.297(V)mm Viewing Angle 140/115 Frequency Horizontal 30 ~ 69kHz...
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.
Retractable Stand The maximum tilt angle is 10 degrees in the backward direction. Please do not tilt the television beyond the specified range. Using excessive force to tilt the television beyond the specified range may cause permanent damage to the mechanical part of the stand.
Using the Anti-Theft Kensington Lock 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.
Installing the Wall Mount Kit (Sold separately) 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. Connect the hinge to the wall mount bracket. Secure the bracket to the wall.
Installing the Wall Mount Kit (Sold separately) Remove the base from the TV set. Mount the TV on the wall mount bracket. Screw FH 4 x 8 : 10EA Holder-Wall : 1EA Holder-Ass'y : 1EA Rubber : 4EA Holder-LCD L/R : 2EA # The wall mount bracket is sold separately.
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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...