Samsung LS15M13C, LS20M11C User Manual

LCD TV

LS15M13C
LS20M11C

Owner’s Instructions

Before operating the unit,

please read this manual thoroughly,

and retain it for future reference.

This device is a Class B digital apparatus.

-

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.

BN68-00573J-00

ELECTRONICS

ON-SCREEN MENUS

TELETEXT

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LCD TV

LS15M13C
LS20M11C

Owner’s Instructions

Before operating the unit,

please read this manual thoroughly,

and retain it for future reference.

ON-SCREEN MENUS

TELETEXT

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Caution

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE REAR COVER, NO USER
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION

The lightning flash and arrow head
within the triangle is a warning sign
alerting you of “dangerous voltage”
inside the product.

The exclamation point within the
triangle is a warning sign alerting
you of important instructions
accompanying the product.

WARNING:TO PREVENT DAMAGE WHICH MAY RESULT IN FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

The main voltage is indicated on the rear of your set and the frequency is 50 or 60 Hz.

Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
© 2003 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.

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.
The

Samsung logo is the registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.; Microsoft, Windows®and Windows®NT
are registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation; VESA, DPMS and DDC are registered trademarks of Video Electronics
Standard Association. All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective owners.

European Notice (Europe Only)

Products with the CE marking comply with the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC), (92/31/EEC), (93/68/EEC) and the Low Voltage
Directive (73/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community. Compliance with these directives implies
conformity to the following European Norms:

EN55013:1990+A12:1994+A13:1996+A14:1999 - Radio Frequency Interference
EN55020:1994+A11:1996+A12/A13/A14:1999 - Electromagnetic Immunity
EN61000-3-2:1995+A1/A2:1998 - Power Line Harmonics
EN61000-3-3:1995 - Voltage Fluctuations
EN60065:1998 - Product Safety

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Do not install the product in a confined space with
poor ventilation, such as on a bookshelf or in a closet.

(An increase in internal temperature can be a fire
hazard.)

Do not plug too many appliances

into one socket. (It may cause the socket to

overload, which can result in a fire.)

Do not forcibly bend, pull or put

a heavy object on the power cord.

(It may cause an electric shock or a fire.)

Do not place the power cord near a heating device.
(The protective coating of the cord may melt off,
which can cause an electric shock or a fire.)

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Safety Instructions

These illustrations represent precautions concerning your set.

THIS DEVICE IS NOT FOR USE IN INDUSTRIAL ENVIRONMENTS

Do not expose your set to extreme
temperature or humidity conditions.

Do not expose your set to

direct sunlight.

Do not expose your set to any liquids.

If your set is broken,

do not try to repair it yourself.

Contact qualified service personnel.

During storm conditions (especially when there is
lightning) unplug your set from the mains socket
and aerial.

If the remote control is not used for a long

period of time, remove the batteries and

store it in a cool, dry place.

Do not display a still image (such as on a video game
or when hooking up a DVD to this LCD TV) on the Color
TFT-LCD (Thin Film Transister Liquid Crystal Display)
panel for a long time 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 this screen when displaying
a still image.

Please use a soft and dry cloth (not containing volatile matter) when you clean the TV.

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Contents

FOREWORD

Caution..........................................................................................................

2

Safety Instructions .........................................................................................

3

CONNECTING AND PREPARING YOUR TV

Viewing the Control Panel .............................................................................

6

Viewing the Connection Panel......................................................................

7

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Connecting an Aerial or Cable Television Network....................................

8

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Connecting a Set-Top Box, VCR, or DVD .................................................

8

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Connecting External A/V Devices ..............................................................

8

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Kensington Slot ..........................................................................................

8

Viewing Pictures From External Sources......................................................

9

Inserting the Batteries in the Remote Control...............................................

9

Viewing the Remote Control (All Functions Except Teletext)........................

10

Viewing the Remote Control (Teletext Functions).........................................

11

Switching On and Off....................................................................................

12

Placing in Standby Mode ..............................................................................

12

Becoming Familiar with the Remote Control.................................................

13

Plug & Play....................................................................................................

14

Selecting TV Mode or an Input Source.........................................................

16

Editing an Input Source Name......................................................................

17

SETTING THE CHANNELS

Storing Channels Automatically.....................................................................

18

Storing Channels Manually ...........................................................................

19

Editing the Channels.....................................................................................

22

Sorting the Stored Channels.........................................................................

23

Giving Channels Names................................................................................

24

Fine Tuning Channel Reception....................................................................

25

SETTING THE PICTURE

Changing the Picture Standard.....................................................................

26

Adjusting the Custom Picture ........................................................................

27

Adjusting the Screen Background Colour.....................................................

28

Changing the Picture Size.............................................................................

29

Freezing the Current Picture.........................................................................

29

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Contents

SETTING THE SOUND

Changing the Sound Standard ......................................................................

30

Selecting the Sound Mode............................................................................

31

SETTING THE TIME

Setting the Clock...........................................................................................

32

Switching Off Automatically...........................................................................

33

Switching the television On and Off Automatically........................................

34

USING THE VARIOUS FUNCTIONS

Selecting the Blue Screen Mode...................................................................

35

Displaying Information ...................................................................................

35

USING THE TELETEXT FEATURE

Teletext Feature.............................................................................................

36

Displaying the Teletext Information ...............................................................

37

Selecting a Page by Number ........................................................................

38

Using FLOF to Select a Page.......................................................................

39

Storing Teletext Pages ..................................................................................

39

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE

Troubleshooting: Before Contacting Service Personnel ...............................

40

Technical and Environmental Specifications.................................................

41

Maintenance of Your Telelvision....................................................................

42

Attaching a Wall or Arm mounting device .....................................................

43

Installing VESA compliant mounting devices................................................

44

Kensington Slot.............................................................................................

45

Wiring the Mains Power Supply Plug (UK Only) ...........................................

46

Symbols

Press Information Note

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Viewing the Control Panel

TV/VIDEO

Displays a menu of all of the available input sources

(TV - AV - S-VIDEO - Component).

MENU

Opens the on-screen menu.

- +

Moves the selector left or right on the OSD.

Increases or decreases the level of audio volume.

+

:

Display a submenu containing selections
for the current menu option.

-

: Return to the previous menu.Close the

on-screen menu system on main menu.

Moves the selector up or down on the OSD.
Increases or decreases the channel number.

POWER

Turns ON/OFF your set.

SPEAKERS

REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR

POWER INDICATOR

Lights up when you turn the power off.

HEADPHONE JACK

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Viewing the Connection Panel

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.

Option

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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 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 “AUDIO (L)” and “AUDIO (R)” on the rear of your set and the other ends to
corresponding audio out connectors on the A/V device.

Connecting Component Device (DVD - 480i and 576i only supported)

- Connect component video cables to component connector (“Y”,“Pb”,“Pr”) on the rear of your set and the
other ends to corresponding component video out connectors on the DVD.

- The Y, Pb and Pr connectors on your component device (DVD) are sometimes labeled Y, B-Y and R-Y or Y,
Cb and Cr.

- Connect RCA audio cables to “

AUDIO(L)” and “AUDIO(R)” on the rear of your set and the other ends to

corresponding audio out connectors on the DVD.

- Input signals not supported: 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i, and 1080p

Kensington Slot

- This television has been designed to apply a burglarproof lock.

Retractable Stand

Tilt the screen until you feel comfortable.
The maximum tilt angle is 13 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.

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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.

1

Check that all the necessary connections have been made
(refer to pages

8

for further details).

2

TV/Video button...
Press the Video button to choose Video mode.
The input sources are displayed in the following order:
AV - S-Video - Component.

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

1

Remove the cover on the rear of the remote control by pressing the
symbol downwards and then pulling firmly to remove it.

2

Install two

AAA

size batteries.

+

on the battery against +on the remote control

-

on the battery against -on the remote control

3

Replace the cover by aligning it with the base of the remote control
and pressing it back into place.

Do not mix battery types, i.e. alkaline and manganese.

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Viewing the Remote Control

(All Functions Except Teletext)

Numeric buttons for

direct channel access

Sound mode selection

Picture freeze

Picture size selection

Television On/Off

Picture effect selection

One/Two-digit channel selection

Use to see information
on the current broadcast

Next channel
Previous channel

Available source selection

Exit the OSD

Control the cursor
in the menu

Previous channel

Sound effect selection

Temporary sound switch-off

Menu display and

change confirmation

Automatic switch-off

Volume up or down

The performance of the remote control may be affected by bright light.

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Viewing the Remote Control

(Teletext Functions)

Teletext size selection

Teletext cancel

P :Teletext next page
P :Teletext previous page

Teletext reveal

Teletext mode selection
(LIST/FLOF)

Teletext sub-page

Teletext display/

mix both teletext information

and the normal broadcast

Teletext store

Teletext Index

Teletext hold

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Switching On and Off

The mains lead is attached to the rear of your set.

If you purchased this set in the United Kingdom,
refer to page

46

for further instructions on plug wiring.

1

Plug the mains lead into an appropriate socket.
Result

: When the power cord is plugged in, the LED turns red.

2

Press the

POWER

button to switch on.

3

To switch off, press the

POWER

button again.

Placing 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

POWER

button.

2

To switch back on, simply press the

POWER

button again

or a numeric button or channel up, down button.

Do not leave your set in Standby mode for long periods of
time (when you are away on holiday, for example).
Turn off by pressing the

POWER

button.

It is best to unplug the set from the mains and aerial.

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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

Used to display the next

-

stored channel.
Used to display the

-

previous stored channel.

PRE-CH Used to switch repeatedly between the last two channels

displayed. (

PRE-CH; Previous Channel)

- Used to display the corresponding channels.

-/--

Used to select a channel numbered ten or over.
Press this button, and the “

--

” symbol is displayed.

Enter the two-digit channel number.
Used to increase the

-

volume.
Used to decrease the

-

volume.

MUTE Used to switch the sound off temporarily.

To turn the sound back on, press this button again,
or press the

+ or - button.

MENU Used to display the Used to return to the previous

on-screen menu system. menu or normal viewing.

EXIT Used to exit the menu system and return directly to normal

viewing.

Used to move among the menu items.
Used to select a menu item or increase

the value of the selected item.
Used to return to the previous menu item or

decrease the value of the selected item.

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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.

1

If the set is in standby mode, press the

POWER

button

on the remote control.
Result

: The message

Plug & Play

is displayed.

2

Press the

ENTER

button to confirm your choice.

Result

: The message

Ant. Input Check

is displayed with

OK

selected.

3

Press the

ENTER

button.

4

Select your

Area

by pressing the or button.

Press the

ENTER

button.

Result

: The country menu is displayed:

ASIA W / EUROPE - CIS E / EUROPE - CHINA ­HONGKONG U/K - AUSTRALIA - NZ / INDONESIA ­SOUTH AFRICA - AMERICA

5

Select the

Hour

or

Min

by pressing the or button.

Set the

Hour

or

Min

by pressing the or button.

(Refer to “

Setting the Clock

” on page 32)

6

Press the

MENU

button to confirm your setting.

Result

: The message

Enjoy your watching

is displayed,
and then the channel which has been stored will be
activated.

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Plug & Play

If you want to reset this feature...

1

Press the

MENU

button.

Result

: The main menu is displayed.

2

Press the or button to select the

Setup

.

Result

: The options available in the

Setup

group are displayed.

3

Press the

ENTER

button.

4

Press the or button to select the

Plug & Play

.

Press the

ENTER

button.

Result

: The message

Plug & Play

is displayed.

5

For further details on how to set up this feature, refer to page
the previous page.

The Sort menu is displayed after the Plug & Play ends.

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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.

1

Press the

MENU

button.

Result

: The main menu is displayed.

2

Press the or button to select the

Input

.

Result

: The options available in the

Input

group are displayed.

3

Press the

ENTER

button.

4

Press the

ENTER

button.

Result

: The

TV/Video

is selected.

5

Press the or button to move to the input source that
you wish to choose.
Press the

ENTER

button.

Result

: The input source changes to the one you have chosen.

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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.

1

Press the

MENU

button.

Result

: The main menu is displayed.

2

Press the or button to select the

Input

.

Result

: The options available in the

Input

group are displayed.

3

Press the

ENTER

button.

4

Press the or button to select the

Edit Name

.

Press the

ENTER

button.

5

Press the or button to move to the input source that
you wish to edit.
Press the

ENTER

button.

Result

: The following options are available:

AV - S-Video - Component

6

Select the required device by pressing the or repeatedly.
Result

: The following options are available:

---- - VCR - DVD - Cable STB - HD STB ­Satellite STB - AV Receiver - DVD Receiver ­Game - Camcorder - DVD Combo - DHR - PC.

7

When you are satisfied with your choice, press the

EXIT

button to

return to normal viewing.

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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.

Result

: The main menu is displayed.

2

Press the or button to select the

Channel

.

Result

: The options available in the

Channel

group are displayed.

3

Press the

ENTER

button.

4

Press the or button to select

Auto Store

.

Press the

ENTER

button.

5

Press the

ENTER

button to search the channels.

The sub menu is changed from

Start

to

Stop

with channel

search started.
Result

: The search will end automatically.

Channels are sorted and stored in an order which reflects
their position in the frequency range, (with lowest first and
highest last). The programme originally selected is then
displayed.

To return to the previous menu, press or button to select

Return

and then press

ENTER

button.

To stop the search before it has finished, press the

ENTER

button to search the channels.

6

When the channels have been stored, you can:

Add or delete the channels (refer to page 22)
Sort them in the order required (refer to page 23)
Assign a name to the stored channels (refer to page 24)
Fine tune channel reception if necessary (refer to page 25)

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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

button.

Result

: The main menu is displayed.

2

Press the or button to select the

Channel

.

Result

: The options available in the

Channel

group are displayed.

3

Press the

ENTER

button.

4

Press the or button to select the

Manual Store

.

Press the

ENTER

button.

Result

: The options available in the

Manual Store

group are

displayed with the

Prog. No

selected.

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Storing Channels Manually

5

Press the or button to select

Colour System

.

Press the

ENTER

button.

Select the

Colour System

required by pressing the or button

repeatedly and then press the

ENTER

button.

Result

: The colour standards are displayed in the following order:

AUTO - PAL - SECAM - NT4.43 - NT3.58

6

Press the or button to select

Sound System

.

Press the

ENTER

button.

Select the

Sound System

required by pressing the or button

repeatedly and then press the

ENTER

button.

Result

: The sound standards are displayed in the following order:

BG - DK - I - M

7

For all the channels to move to the required channel numbers,
repeat steps

5

to 6after selecting

Prog. No

by pressing the

or button.

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Storing Channels Manually

8

If you know the channel number to be stored,

Press the or button to select the

Channel

.

Press the

ENTER

button.

Select

C

(Air channel) or S(Cable channel) by pressing the

or button and then press the

ENTER

button.
Select the required number by pressing the or button
and then press the

ENTER

button.

If there is normal sound or no sound, re-select the
sound system required.

9

If you do not know the channel numbers, press the or button
to select

Search

.

Press the

ENTER

button.

Start the

Search

by pressing the or button.

Press the

ENTER

button.

Result

: The tuner scans the frequency range until the first channel

or the channel that you selected is received on your screen.

10

Press the or button to select

Store

.

Press the

ENTER

button.

Select

OK

by pressing the or button.

Press the

ENTER

button.

Result

: The channel and associated programme number are

stored.

11

Repeat Steps 8to 10for each channel to be stored.

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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.

1

Press the

MENU

button.

Result

: The main menu is displayed.

2

Press the or button to select the

Channel

.

Result

: The options available in the

Channel

group are displayed.

3

Press the

ENTER

button.

4

Press the or button to select

Add/Delete

.

Press the

ENTER

button.

Result

: The state of the current channel is displayed.

5

Press the or button to select the channel that you wish to

AddorDelete

.

Result

: If the channel that you wish to edit is not in the memory,

Add is selected and displayed.
Otherwise, if the channel that you wish to edit is in the
memory, Delete is selected and displayed.

6

Press the

ENTER

button to

Add

or

Delete

the channel.

7

To return to the previous menu, select

Return

by pressing the

or button and then press the

ENTER

button.

8

Repeat Step 5for each channel to be added or erased.

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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.

1

Press the

MENU

button.

Result

: The main menu is displayed.

2

Press the or button to select the

Channel

.

Result

: The options available in the

Channel

group are displayed.

3

Press the

ENTER

button.

4

Press the or button to select

Sort

.

Press the

ENTER

button.

Result

: The current

Prog. Ch.

and

Name

are displayed.

5

Select the channel number that you wish to change by pressing
the or button repeatedly.
Press the

ENTER

button.

Result

: The selected

Channel number

and

Name

are moved

to the right side.

6

Press the or button to move to the position which you would
like to change and then press the

ENTER

button.

Result

: The selected channel is exchanged with the one

previously stored to the chosen number.

7

Repeat step 5to 6for another channel to sort again.

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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.

1

Press the

MENU

button.

Result

: The main menu is displayed.

2

Press the or button to select the

Channel

.

Result

: The options available in the

Channel

group are displayed.

3

Press the

ENTER

button.

4

Press the or button to select the

Name

.

Press the

ENTER

button.

Result

: The current

Prog. Ch.

and

Name

are displayed.

5

If necessary, select the channel to be assigned to a new

Name

by pressing the or button.
Press the

ENTER

button.

Result

: The selection bar is displayed around the name box.

6

To... Then...

Select a letter, number or symbol Press the or button
Move on to the next letter Press the button
Move back to the previous letter Press the button
Confirm the name Press the

ENTER

button

The characters available are :

Letters of the alphabet (A~Z)
Numbers (0~9)
Special characters (

__

, space)

7

Repeat Steps 5to 6for each channel to be assigned to a
new name.

8

When you have finished entering the name,
press the

ENTER

button to confirm the name.

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Fine Tuning Channel Reception

If the reception is clear, you do not have to fine-tune 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-tune
the channel manually.

1

Press the

MENU

button.

Result

: The main menu is displayed.

2

Press the or button to select the

Channel

.

Result

: The options available in the

Channel

group are displayed.

3

Press the

ENTER

button.

4

Press the or button to select the

Fine Tune

.

Press the

ENTER

button.

5

Press the or button to select the channel that you wish to

Fine Tune

.

6

Press or button until you reach the setting to obtain a sharp
and clear picture and good sound quality.
To store the setting, press the

ENTER

button.

7

To reset the fine tuning, select

Reset

by pressing the or

button and then press the

ENTER

button.

To return to the previous menu, select

Return

by pressing the

or button and press the

ENTER

button.

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Changing the Picture Standard

You can select the type of picture which best corresponds to your
viewing requirements.

1

Press the

MENU

button.

Result

: The main menu is displayed.

2

Press the or button to select the

Picture

.

Result

: The options available in the

Picture

group are displayed.

3

Press the

ENTER

button.

4

Press the

ENTER

button.

Result

: The

Picture Mode

is selected .

5

Select the required picture effect by pressing the or button
repeatedly.
Press the

ENTER

button.

Result

: The following picture effects are available:

Dynamic - Standard - Movie - Custom - Auto

You can also set these options simply by pressing the

P.MODE

(Picture Mode) button.

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Adjusting the Custom Picture

Your set has several settings which allow you to control picture quality.

1

Press the

MENU

button.

Result

: The main menu is displayed.

2

Press the or button to select the

Picture

.

Result

: The options available in the

Picture

group are displayed.

3

Press the

ENTER

button.

4

Press the or button to select the

Custom Picture

.

Press the

ENTER

button.

5

Select the option (

Contrast, Brightness, Sharpness, Colour

or Tint-NTSC only

) to be adjusted by pressing the or button.

Press the

ENTER

button.

Result

: The horizontal bar is displayed.

6

Press the or button to reach the required setting.

7

When you are satisfied with the setting, press the

MENU

button

to return to the previous menu or press the

EXIT

button to return to

normal viewing.

If you make any changes to these settings,
the picture standard is automatically switched to Custom.

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Adjusting the Screen Background Colour

You can change the screen background colour according to your
preference.

1

Press the

MENU

button.

Result

: The main menu is displayed.

2

Press the or button to select the

Picture

.

Result

: The options available in the

Picturegroup are displayed.

3

Press the

ENTER

button.

4

Press the or button to select the

Colour Tone

.

Press the

ENTER

button.

Result

: The following options are available:

Cool - Normal - Warm

5

When you are satisfied with your choice, press the

EXIT

button

to return to normal viewing.

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Changing the Picture Size

Freezing the Current Picture

You can select the picture format which best corresponds to your
viewing requirements.

1

Press the

MENU

button.

Result

: The main menu is displayed.

2

Press the or button to select the

Picture

.

Result

: The options available in the

Picture

group are displayed.

3

Press the

ENTER

button.

4

Press the or button to select the

Size

.

Press the

ENTER

button.

5

Select the required picture format by pressing the or button
repeatedly.
Press the

ENTER

button.

Result: The following options are available:

Normal - Zoom

You can also set these options simply by pressing the

P.SIZE

(Picture SIZE) button.

Press the

“STILL”

button on the remote control to freeze the picture
on a given frame.
To return to normal viewing, press the

“STILL”

button again.

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Changing the Sound Standard

You can select the type of special sound effect to be used when
watching a given broadcast.

1

Press the

MENU

button.

Result

: The main menu is displayed.

2

Press the or button to select the

Sound

.

Result

: The options available in the

Sound

group are displayed.

3

Press the

ENTER

button.

4

Press the

ENTER

button.

Result

: The

Sound Mode

is selected .

5

Select the required sound effect by pressing the or button
repeatedly.
Press the

ENTER

button.

Result

: The following sound effects are available:

Standard - Speech

You can also set these options simply by pressing the

S.MODE

(Sound Mode) button.

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Selecting the Sound Mode

You can set the sound mode by pressing the

"DUAL I-II"

button.

When you press it, current sound mode is displayed on the screen.

If the receiving conditions deteriorate, listening will
be easier if the mode is set to

Mono

.

If the stereo signal is weak and automatic switching occurs,
switch to

Mono

.

Default

Automatic

change

DUAL 1

Automatic

change

DUAL 1

Audio Type

Mono

Stereo

Dual

Mono

Stereo

Dual

FM

Stereo

NICAM

Stereo

DUAL 1/2

MONO
STEREO MONO
DUAL 1 DUAL 2

MONO
MONO STEREO
MONO DUAL 1

DUAL 2

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Setting the Clock

1

Press the

MENU

button.

Result

: The main menu is displayed.

2

Press the or button to select

Setup

.

Result

: The options available in the

Setup

group are displayed.

3

Press the

ENTER

button.

4

Press the

ENTER

button.

Result

: The

Time

is selected.

5

Press the

ENTER

button.

Press the or button to set the

Hour

.

6

Press the or button to move to

Min

.

Press the or button to set the minutes.

7

Press the

ENTER

button.

Result

: The clock is set.

You can also set the time using the numeric buttons on the remote.

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Switching Off Automatically

You can select a time period of between -- and 180 minutes after which
your set automatically switches off.

1 Press the

MENU

button.

Result

: The main menu is displayed.

2 Press the or button to select

Setup

.

Result

: The options available in the

Setup

group are displayed.

3 Press the

ENTER

button.

4 Press the or button to select the

Sleep Timer

.

Press the

ENTER

button.

5 Select the number of minutes after which your set switches

On

by pressing the or button repeatedly.
Result:

The preset time intervals:

- -, 30, 60, 90, 120, 150, 180 minutes.

You can also select this feature by simply pressing the "

SLEEP

"
button.
If the sleep timer is already set, the screen displays the remaining
time and then your set will be switched

Off

.

If the sleep timer is not yet set,

Off

is displayed.

Off •

30 •60 •90 •120 •150 •180 •Off

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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.

1

Press the

MENU

button.

Result

: The main menu is displayed.

2

Press the or button to select

Setup

.

Result

: The options available in the

Setup

group are displayed.

3

Press the

ENTER

button.

4 Press the

ENTER

button.

Result

: The

Time

menu are displayed with

Clock

selected.

5

Press the or button to select the

On Timer

.

Press the

ENTER

button.

Result

: The

On Timer

menu is displayed.

To... Press the..

.

Move to Hour, Min, Prog. and Volume or button
Set Hour, Min, Prog. and or button

Volume level
Move to Set or button
Select On to enable above setting or button

Press the

ENTER

button.

6 Press the or button to select

Off Timer

.
In the same way, set the time at which you wish the set to
be switched off automatically.

7 To display the... Press the...

Current time and selected audio/video INFO button
setting status

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Setting the Blue Screen Mode

Displaying Information

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"

.

1

Press the

MENU

button.

Result

: The main menu is displayed.

2

Press the or button to select

Setup

.

Result

: The options available in the

Setup

group are displayed.

3

Press the

ENTER

button.

4

Press the or button to select

Blue Screen

.

Press the

ENTER

button.

5

Select the required option (Onor

Off

) by pressing the

or button.

6

Press the

EXIT

button to return to normal viewing.

You can view the setting status of the selected source by pressing the
"INFO"

button on the remote control.

The information displayed varies according to the selected source.

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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

A Selected page number.
B Broadcasting channel identity.
C Current page number or search indicators.
D Date and time.
E Text.
F Status information.

FASTEXT information.

Teletext information is often divided between several pages displayed
in sequence, which can be accessed by:

Entering the page number
Selecting a title in a list
Selecting a coloured heading (FASTEXT system)

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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

1

Select the channel providing the Teletext service using the

or button.

2

Press the

TTX/MIX

button to activate the teletext mode.

Result

: The contents page is displayed. It can be redisplayed

at any time by pressing th

e

(index) button.

3

If you wish to display the actual broadcast at the same time as the
teletext page, press the

TTX/MIX

button again.

4 Press the

TTX/MIX

button again to exit the teletext display.

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Selecting a Page by Number

You can enter the page number directly by pressing the numeric
buttons on the remote control.

1

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.

2

If the selected page is linked with several secondary pages,
the secondary pages are displayed in sequence.
To freeze the display on a given page, press the (hold) button.
Press the (hold) button again to resume.

Using the various display options:

To display... Press the...

Hidden text (reveal)
(answers to quiz games, for example)

The normal screen (reveal) again

A secondary page, (subpage)
by entering its 4-digit number

The next page (page up)
The previous page (page down)

Double-size letters in the: (size)

• Upper half of the screen • Once

• Lower half of the screen • Twice
Normal screen • Three times

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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.

1

Display the teletext contents page by pressing the

TTX/MIX

button.

2

Press the coloured button corresponding to the topic that you wish
to select; the available topics are given on the status line.

Result

: The page is displayed with other coloured information

that can be selected in the same way.

3

To display the previous or next page, press the corresponding
coloured button.

4

To display the subpage, see the following steps.

Press the (subpage) button.

Result

: The available subpages appear.
Select the required subpage.
Subpages can be scrolled by using the or button.

Storing Teletext Pages

You can store up to four teletext pages to display them later at leisure.

1

Select the LIST mode using the (LIST/FLOF) button.
Result

: Four 3-digit numbers are displayed in different colours.

The (LIST/FLOF) button is used to switch between

the LIST and FLOF modes.

2

Press the coloured button corresponding to the page that will be
replaced.

3

Enter the new page number using the numeric buttons.

4

Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each page to be stored, using a different
coloured button each time.

5

Press the (store) button until the corresponding blocks blink.

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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

Normal picture but no sound

No picture or black and white picture

Sound and picture interference

Blurred or snowy picture,
distorted sound

Remote control malfunctions

Check that the mains lead has been connected to a wall socket.
Check that you have pressed the

POWER

button.
Check the picture contrast and brightness settings.
Check the volume.

Check the volume.
Check whether the

MUTE

button has been pressed on the

remote control.

Adjust the colour settings.
Check that the broadcast system selected is correct.

Try to identify the electrical appliance that is affecting the set
and move it further away.
Plug your set into a different mains socket.

Check the direction, location and connections of your aerial.
This interference is often due to the use of an indoor aerial.

Replace the remote control batteries.
Clean the upper edge of the remote control (transmission window).
Check the battery terminals.

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Technical and Environmental Specifications

Model LS15M13C

Panel

Size

Display Size

Type

Pixel Pitch

Viewing Angle

Power Supply

Input

Power Consumption

Normal

Stand-By

Dimensions (W x D x H) /

Weight

TV Body

470.0 x 57.0 x 313.7 mm

18.50 x 2.24 x 12.35 inch

470.0 x 182.2 x 367.8 mm / 4.0kg

18.50 x 7.17 x 14.48 inch / 8.8lbs

Environmental Considerations

Operating Temperature

Operating Humidity

Storage Temperature

Storage Humidity

15” Diagonal

304.1 (H) x 228.1 (V) mm
TN

0.297 (H) x 0.297 (V) mm

140/115 (H/V)

AC 100 ~ 250V (50/60 Hz)

40 W

< 2 W

LS20M11C

594.0 x 90.0 x 427.0 mm

23.39 x 3.54 x 16.81 inch

594.0 x 252.0 x 489.5 mm / 8.0kg

23.39 x 9.92 x 19.27 inch / 17.64lbs

20.1” Diagonal

408 (H) x 306 (V) mm

TN

0.6375 (H) x 0.6375 (V) mm
160/140 (H/V)

AC 100 ~ 240V (50/60 Hz)

60 W

< 3 W

With Stand

50 °F to 104 °F (10 °C to 40 °C)

10% to 80%

-13 °F to 113 °F (-25 °C to 45 °C)
5% to 95%

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Maintenance of Your Television

To avoid risk of electric shock, do not disassemble the TV cabinet.
Users must not service the TV.
User maintenance is restricted to cleaning, as explained below:

Unplug the television from the power outlet before cleaning.

When you clean the TFT-LCD and the external panel, please apply the recommended small
amount of cleaner, using a soft, dry cloth to polish it.
Do not force your television screen, scrubbing it only softly.
The use of excessive force can result in stains on the screen.

Never use flammable cleaning material to clean your television or any other electrical
apparatus.

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Attaching a Wall or Arm mounting device

The TV supports VESA mounting standard for use with various VESA mounting
devices. To install any VESA mounting device, please follow the instructions given.

1 Lay the LCD TV face-down on a flat surface with a cushion or other soft materials

to protect the screen.

2 Remove all cables connected on the TV.
3 Remove the four screws and then remove the stand from the LCD TV(

refer to pictures A&B

).

4 Connect all cables you removed in step 1.
5 Now you are ready to install Wall/Arm mounting device.

<A> <B>

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Installing VESA compliant mounting devices

Rear cover

Mounting pad

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.

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Kensington Slot

Figure 2

Figure 1

Cable

<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. Please refer to the manual provided with the
Kensington lock for proper use.

1

Insert the locking device into the Kensington slot on the LCD TV (Figure 1),
and turn it in the locking direction (Figure 2).

2

Connect the Kensington lock cable.

3

Fix the Kensington lock to a desk or a heavy stationary object.

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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. Never use the plug with the fuse cover omitted if the cover is detachable.
If a replacement fuse cover is required, it must be of the same colour as the pin face of the plug. Replacement
covers are available from your dealer. If the fitted plug is not suitable for the power points in your house or the
cable is not long enough to reach a power point, you should obtain a suitable safety approved extension lead
or consult your dealer for assistance. However, if there is no alternative to cutting off the plug, remove the fuse
and then safely dispose of the plug. Do not connect the plug to a mains socket as there is a risk of shock
hazard from the bared flexible cord.

IMPORTANT

The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

BLUE - NEUTRAL BROWN - LIVE

As these colours may not correspond to the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug,
proceed as follows:
The wire coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter N or colored BLUE or BLACK.
The wire coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter L or colored BROWN or RED.

WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE EARTH TERMINAL, WHICH IS MARKED

WITH THE LETTER E OR BY THE EARTH SYMBOL , OR COLOURED GREEN OR
GREEN AND YELLOW.

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Memo

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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

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