SAMSUNG LE26R82B, LE23R81W, LE23R82B User Manual

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Owner’s Instructions
Before operating the unit,
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and retain it for future reference.
BN68-01166M-02
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PC DISPLAY
TELETEXT
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Precautions When Displaying a Still Image
A still image may cause permanent damage to the TV screen.
WARNINGS:
Image retention, commonly known as screen burn-in, can occur on most types of television if the same image is displayed continuously. The most common causes of image retention are logos that remain stationary on the TV screen. These logos are common on many programmes received via a Setop Box. To reduce this risk, avoid displaying still images for long durations and lower the brightness or contrast settings to decrease the intensity of the picture. Extended viewing of movies and programs in aspect ratios that are different from the aspect ratio of the TV may cause image retention. Always endeavour to avoid black borders top or bottom by using the zoom function. This will help eliminate the black
borders and t the picture to the entire area of the screen. Using a video game console may cause
image retention and is not recommended. When using a PC input, avoid displaying still images for long durations and reduce the brightness or contrast settings to decrease the intensity of the picture.
IMPORTANT:
Image retention issues are not covered by your Samsung® warranty.
• Do not display a still image on the LCD panel for more than 2 hours as it can cause screen image retention. This image retention is also known as "screen burn". To avoid such image retention, reduce the degree of brightness and contrast of the screen when displaying a still image.
Watching the LCD TV in 4:3 format for a long period of time may leave traces of borders displayed on the left, right and center of the screen caused by the difference of light emission on the screen. Playing a DVD or a game console may cause a similar effect to the screen. Damages caused by the above effect are not covered by the Warranty.
• Displaying still images from Video games and PC for longer than a certain period of time may produce partial after-images. To prevent this effect, reduce the ‘brightness’ and ‘contrast’ when displaying still images.
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Contents

CONNECTING AND PREPARING YOUR TV
List of Parts .......................................................2
Installing the Stand ...........................................2
Installing the Wall Mount Kit ..............................2
Viewing the Control Panel .................................3
Viewing the Connection Panel ..........................4
Viewing the Remote Control .............................7
Installing Batteries in the Remote Control .........8
Switching On and Off ........................................8
Placing Your Television in Standby Mode .........8
Plug & Play .......................................................9
SETTING THE CHANNELS
Storing Channels Automatically ......................10
Storing Channels Manually ............................. 11
Setting the Channel Manager .........................12
Activating the Child Lock .................................12
Sorting the Stored Channels ...........................13
Assigning Channels Names ............................13
Fine Tuning Channel Reception ......................14
SETTING THE PICTURE
Changing the Picture Standard .......................14
Adjusting the Custom Picture ..........................15
Changing the Colour Tone ..............................15
Activating Backlight. ........................................16
Conguring Detailed Settings on the Picture ..17
Changing the Picture Size ..............................18
Freezing the Current Picture ...........................19
Selecting the Screen Mode .............................19
Resetting the Picture Settings to the
Factory Defaults ..............................................19
Digital NR / Active Colour / DNIe ....................20
Viewing the Picture In Picture (PIP) ................21
PIP Settings ....................................................21
HDMI Black Level ...........................................22
SETTING THE SOUND
Changing the Sound Standard ........................22
Adjusting the Sound Settings ..........................23
Setting the TruSurround XT (SRS TS XT) ......23
Connecting Headphones ................................24
Selecting the Sound Mode ..............................24
Adjusting the Volume Automatically ................24
Selecting the Internal Mute .............................25
Listening to the Sound of the Sub Picture .......25
Resetting the Sound Settings to the Factory
Defaults ...........................................................26
SETTING THE TIME
Setting and Displaying the Current Time ........26
Setting the Sleep Timer ...................................27
Switching the Television On and Off
Automatically ...................................................27
FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
Choosing Your Language ................................28
Using Game Mode ..........................................28
Setting the Blue Screen Mode /
Selecting the Melody ......................................29
Setting the Home Theater PC .........................29
Setting the Light Effect.................................... 30
Using the Energy Saving Feature ...................30
Selecting the Source .......................................31
Editing the Input Source Names .....................31
USING THE TELETEXT FEATURE
Teletext Decoder .............................................32
Displaying the Teletext Information .................32
Selecting a Specic Teletext Page ..................33
Using Fastext to Select a Teletext Page .........33
SETTING THE PC
Setting up Your PC Software
(Based on Windows XP) .................................34
Display Modes ................................................34
Setting the PC .................................................35
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE
Using the Anti-Theft Kensington Lock .............36
Troubleshooting: Before Contacting
Service Personnel ...........................................36
Technical and Environmental Specications ..37
Warning! Important Safety Instructions
Wiring the Mains Power Supply Plug (UK Only)
Warranty Card
Symbol Press Important Note One-Touch
Button
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List of Parts

Please make sure the following items are included with your LCD TV. If any items are missing, contact your dealer.
M4 X L16
Remote Control
& Batteries
(AAA x 2)
Registration Cards (Not available in all locations)
The stand and stand screw may not be included depending on the model.
Power Cord Cover-Bottom
Owner’s Instructions
Stand Screw
X 4

Installing the Stand

Stand Cleaning Cloth
Registration Card
< 2 >
1. Place the TV faced down on a soft cloth or cushion on a table.
Put the stand into the hole at the bottom of the TV.
2.
3. Insert screw into the hole indicated and tighten.
The stand is installed for models with the screen size of 37 inch and above.

Installing the Wall Mount Kit

Wall mount items (sold separately) allow you to mount the TV on the wall. For detailed information on installing the wall mount, see the instructions provided with the Wall Mount items. Contact a technician for assistance when installing the wall mounted bracket. Samsung Electronics is not responsible for any damage to the product or injury to yourself or others if you elect to install the TV on your own.
Remove the stand and cover the bottom hole with a cap and fasten with two screws.
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Viewing the Control Panel

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The product colour and shape may vary depending on the model.
1
2
3
4
5 6 7
1
2
3
4
7
Front Panel buttons
Touch the right side of each button to operate.
1
SOURCE Toggles between all the available input sources (TV, Ext1, Ext2, AV, S-Video, Component, PC, HDMI1, HDMI2,). In the on-screen menu, use this button as you would use the ENTER button on the remote control.
2
MENU Press to see an on-screen menu of your TV’s features.
3
Press to increase or decrease the volume. In the on-screen menu, use the buttons as you would use the ◄ and ► buttons on the remote control.
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4
Press to change channels.
In the on-screen menu, use the
buttons as you would use the ▲ and ▼
butons on the remote control.
5
(POWER)
Press to turn the TV on and off. POWER INDICATOR Blinks and turns off when the power is on
and lights up in stand-by mode.
6
REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR
Aim the remote control towards this spot on
the TV.
7
SPEAKERS

Viewing the Connection Panel

1 2 3 4
5
0
9
Power Input
8
7
6
Whenever you connect an external device to your TV, make sure that power on the unit is turned off.
When connecting an external device, match the colour of the connection terminal to the cable. 1 Connecting Set-Top Box, VCR or DVD
Connector
EXT 1 EXT 2
Video
O O
Input
Audio (L/R)
O O
RGB
O
Output
Video + Audio (L/R)
Only TV
Output you can choose.
-Inputs or outputs for external devices, such as VCR, DVD, video game device or video disc players.
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2 Connecting AUDIO
- Connect RCA audio cables to "R - AUDIO - L" on the rear of your set and the other ends to corresponding audio in connectors on the Amplifier or DVD Home Theater.
3 HDMI IN 1, HDMI IN 2
- Supports connections between HDMI-connection-enabled AV devices (Set-Top Boxes, DVD players)
- No additional Audio connection is needed for an HDMI to HDMI connection.
What is HDMI?
- "High Definition Multimedia interface" allows the transmission of high definition digital video data and multiple channels of digital audio (5. 1 channels).
- The HDMI/DVI terminal supports DVI connection to an extended device with the appropriate cable (not supplied). The difference between HDMI and DVI is that the HDMI device is smaller in size, has the HDCP (High Bandwidth Digital Copy Protection) coding feature installed, and supports multi - channel digital audio.
DVI IN (HDMI IN 2) / (AUDIO R/L)
- When connecting this product via HDMI or DVI to a Set Top Box, DVD Player or Games Console
etc, make sure that it has been set to a compatible video output mode as shown in the table below. Failure to observe this may result in picture distortion, image breakup or no picture.
- When using an HDMI/DVI cable connection, it is only possible from the HDMI 2
IN terminal. You should use the DVI-to-HDMI cable or DVI-HDMI Adapter for the connection, and the "R- AUDIO - L" terminal on DVI for sound output. Supported modes for HDMI/DVI and Component
480i 480p 576i 576p 720p 1080i
HDMI/DVI 50Hz X X X O O O
HDMI/DVI 60Hz
Component
X O X X O O O O O O O O
4 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 6 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 "R - AUDIO - L" on the rear of your set and the other ends to corre
sponding audio out connectors on the A/V device.
- Headphone may be connected to the headphone output (5) on the rear of your set. While the head phone is connected, the sound from the built-in speakers will be disabled.
7 Connecting Computer
- Connect the D- Sub cable (optional) to "PC (PC IN)" on the rear of your set and the other end to the Video Card of your computer.
- Connect the stereo audio cable (optional) to "AUDIO (PC IN)" on the rear of your set and the other
end to "Audio Out" of the sound card on your computer.
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8 SERVICE
- Service connection for qualified service engineer. 9 Connecting Component Devices (DTV/DVD)
- Connect component video cables (optional) to component connector ("PR", "PB", "Y") on the rear of your set and the other ends to corresponding component video out connectors on the DTV or DVD.
- If you wish to connect both the Set-Top Box and DTV (or DVD), you should connect the Set-Top Box to the DTV (or DVD) and connect the DTV (or DVD) to component connector ("PR", "PB", "Y") on your set.
- The PR, PB and Y connectors on your component devices (DTV or DVD) are sometimes labeled Y, B-Y and R-Y or Y, Cb and Cr.
- Connect RCA audio cables (optional) to "R - AUDIO - L" on the rear of your set and the other ends
to corresponding audio out connectors on the DTV or DVD.
- This LCD TV displays its optimum picture resolution in 720p mode.
- This LCD TV displays its maximum picture resolution in 1080i mode. 0 Kensington Lock
- The Kensington lock (optional) is a device used to physically fix the system when used in a public place.
- If you want to use a locking device, contact the dealer where you purchased the TV.
- The place of the Kensington Lock may be different depending on its model.
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Viewing the Remote Control

1 Television Standby button 2
Number buttons for direct
channel access
3
One/Two-digit channel selection
4
Selects the TV mode directly
5 Used to display Channel Lists on
the screen.
6
Volume increase
Volume decrease
7 Temporary sound switch-off
8
Menu display and
change confirmation
9
Sound mode selection
0 Returns to the previous menu.
!
Picture effect selection
@ Adjusts screen brightness to
save energy.
#
Sound effect selection
$ SRS TSXT selection
% Available source selection ^ Previous channel
Selects the HDMI mode directly.
&
Automatic Power-off
*
P : Next channel
(
P : Previous channel
) Exit the OSD
Control the cursor in the menu
a
b
Use to see information on the
current broadcast
c Picture freeze e
Picture size selection
f
PIP:Picture-In-Picture On / Off
SOURCE: Input source selection
POSITION: PIP position selection P
: Next channel
P : Previous channel
Teletext Functions
4
Exit from the teletext display
8 Teletext index
% Teletext mode selection (LIST/FLOF)
^ Teletext sub page
P : Teletext next page
(
P : Teletext previous page
Teletext cancel
)
b Teletext reveal
d
Alternately select Teletext, Double, or Mix.
9!ce
Fastext topic selection
f
Teletext Hold
PIP:
f
SOURCE:
f
POSITION:
Teletext Store
Teletext size selection
This is a special remote control for the visually impaired, and has Braille points on the Power, Channel and Volume buttons.
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Installing Batteries in the Remote Control

1. Lift the cover at the back of the remote control upward as shown in the
figure.
2. Install two AAA size batteries.
Make sure to match the "+" and "–" ends of the batteries with the diagram inside the compartment.
3. Replace the cover.
Remove the batteries and store them in a cool, dry place if you won’t be
using the remote control for a long time. The remote control can be used up to about 23 feet from the TV. (Assuming typical TV usage, the batteries last for about one year.)
If the remote control doesn’t work, check the following:
1. Is the TV power on?
2. Are the plus and minus ends of the batteries reversed?
3. Are the batteries drained?
4. Is there a power outage, or is the power cord unplugged?
5. Is there a special fluorescent light or neon sign nearby?

Switching On and Off

The mains lead is attached to the rear of your set.
1. Plug the mains lead into an appropriate socket.
The standby indicator lights up on the front of the set.
2. Press the You also can press the POWER button or the TV button on the remote control to turn the TV on. The programme that you were watching last is reselected automatically.
3. Press the numeric button (0~9) or channel up/down ( / ) button on the remote control or button on the right side of the set. When you switch the set on for the very first time, you will be asked to choose language in which the menus are to be displayed.
4. To switch your set off, press the
button on the front of the set.
POWER button again.

Placing Your Television in Standby Mode

Your set can be placed in standby mode in order to reduce the power consumption. The standby mode can be useful when you wish to interrupt viewing temporarily (during a meal, for example).
1. Press the
The screen is turned off and a red standby indicator appears on the front of your set.
2. To switch your set back on, simply press the channel up/down ( / ) button again.
for example). It is best to unplug the set from the mains and aerial.
POWER button on the remote control.
POWER , numeric buttons (0~9), TV button or
Do not leave your set in standby mode for long periods of time (when you are away on holiday,
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Plug & Play

When the TV is initially powered on, several basic settings proceed automatically and subsequently. The following settings are available.
1. Press the
POWER button on the remote control.
The message "Start Plug & Play" is displayed with "OK" selected.
2. Select the appropriate language by pressing the ▲ or ▼ but
tons. Press the ENTER button to confirm your choice.
Press the ◄ or ► buttons to select “Shop” or “Home”, then
3.
the ENTER button. We recommend setting the TV to Home mode for the best picture in your home environment. Shop mode is only intended for use in retail environments. If the unit is accidentally set to Shop mode and you want to return to Dynamic (Home) mode,
press the Volume button and then hold down the MENU button for five seconds on the side
panel of the TV.
4. The message "Check antenna input." is displayed with "OK" selected. Press the ENTER button. Please check that the antenna cable is connected correctly.
5. Select the appropriate country by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button. Press the ENTER button to confirm your choice.
6.
The "Auto Store" menu is displayed with the "Start" selected. Press the
ENTER
The channel search will start and end automatically. After all the available channels are stored, the "Clock Set" menu appears. Press the ENTER button at any time to interrupt the memorization process.
7. Press the
ENTER button.
Select the "Month", Year", "Day", Hour" or "Minute" by pressing the ◄ or ► buttons. Set the "Month", Year", "Day", Hour" or "Minute" by pressing the ▲ or ▼ buttons. You can also set the hour and minute by pressing the number buttons on the remote control.
Press the
ENTER button to confirm your setting.
Plug & Play
Start Plug & Play.
OK
Enter Exit
button.
 Language 
Country: Select your country.
 Auto Store  Clock Set
: Select your language.
: Automatically scans for and stores channels available in the local area.
: Sets the current time for the TV clock.
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If you want to reset this feature...
1. Press the MENU
button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Setup", then press the ENTER button.
2. Press the
ENTER button again, to select "Plug & Play".
3. The message to "Start Plug & Play" is displayed.
- Storing Channels Automatically
- Storing Channels Manually
TV
Plug & Play Language : English Time
Game Mode : Off
Blue Screen : Off Melody : Off
PC
sMore
Move Enter Return
Plug & Play
Start Plug & Play.
OK
Enter Return
TV
Country : Belgium Auto Store Manual Store Channel Manager Sort Name Fine Tune
Move Enter Return
Setup
Channel
  
 
      

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.
1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Channel", then press the ENTER button.
2. Press the
3. Select the appropriate country by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button. Press the ENTER button to confirm your choice.
4. Press the
5. Press the
The TV will begin memorizing all of the available channels. Press the ENTER button at any time to interrupt the memorization process and return to the "Channel" menu.
6. After all the available channels are stored, the "Sort" menu appears.
ENTER button to select “Country”.
or ▼ button to select “Auto Store”, then press the ENTER button.
ENTER button.
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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.
1. Press the MENU Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Channel", then press the ENTER button.
2. Press the
3. Press the ENTER button to select "Programme".
4. To assign a programme number to a channel, find the correct number by pressing the
button and then press the ENTER button. You can also set a programme number by pressing number buttons on the remote control.
5. Press the
6. Select the colour standard required by pressing the
7. Press the
8. Select the sound standard required by pressing the
If there is an abnormal sound or no sound, re-select the sound system required.
9. If you know the number of the channel to be stored, press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Channel". Press the ENTER button. Select C (Air channel) or S (Cable channel) by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button. Press the  button to select channel. Select the required number by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button and then press the ENTER button. Channel mode: P (Programme mode), C (Air channel mode), S (Cable channel mode) You can also set a channel number by pressing number buttons on the remote control.
10. If you do not know the channel numbers, press the Press the ENTER button. Search by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button and then press the ENTER button.
11. Press the
12. Repeat steps
Programme: Selects a program number for the channel.  Colour System: Sets the colour supporting system.  Sound System: Sets the sound supporting system.  Channel: Selects a channel.  Search: Scans for the frequency value for the channel.  Store: Saves your settings.
button to display the menu.
or ▼ button to select "Manual Store", then press the ENTER button.
or ▼ button to select "Colour System", then press the ENTER button.
or ▼ button then, press the ENTER button.
or ▼ button to select "Sound System", then press the ENTER button.
or ▼ button, then press the ENTER button.
or ▼ button to select "Search".
or ▼ button to select "Store". Press the ENTER button to select "OK".
3 to 11 for each channel to be stored.
or ▼
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