SAMSUNG LS15S13C User Manual

LCD TV

Owner’s Instructions

Before operating the unit,

please read this manual thoroughly,

and retain it for future reference.

ON-SCREEN MENUS

TELETEXT

PICTURE IN PICTURE

LS15S13C

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Safety Instructions

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These illustrations represent precautions concerning your TV.

Do NOT expose the TV to extreme temperature conditions (below 5°C and above 35°C) or to extreme humidity conditions (less than 10% and more than 75%).

Do NOT expose the TV to direct sunlight.

Do NOT expose the TV to any liquids.

If the TV is broken, do not try to repair it yourself. Contact qualified service personnel.

During a storm conditions (especially when there is lightning) unplug the TV 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

THIS DEVICE IS NOT FOR USE IN INDUSTRIAL ENVIRONMENTS

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

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.

Mode System

CW/WS PAL-B/G, D/K, I, SECAM-B/G,D/K, I, L/L’, NTSC4.43

CS PAL-B/G, D/K, I, SECAM-B/G,D/K, I, NTSC4.43/3.58

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Contents

◆ FOREWORD

■ Safety Instructions ..................................................................................................3

■ Caution ...................................................................................................................3

◆ CONNECTING AND PREPARING YOUR TELEVISION

■ Control Panels ........................................................................................................6

■ Connection Panel ...................................................................................................7

■ Infrared Remote Control .........................................................................................8

■ Connecting to an Aerial or Cable Television Network ............................................9

■ Connecting a Satellite Receiver............................................................................10

■ Connecting a Decoder ..........................................................................................10

■ Inserting the Batteries in the Remote Control.......................................................11

■ Switching Your Television On and Off ..................................................................12

■ Placing Your Television in Standby Mode ............................................................12

■ Becoming Familiar with the Remote Control ........................................................13

■ Plug and Play Feature ..........................................................................................14

■ Choosing Your Language .....................................................................................15

◆ SETTING THE CHANNELS

■ Automatic Storing of Channels .............................................................................16

■ Sorting the Stored Channels.................................................................................17

■ Manual Storing of Channels .................................................................................18

■ Assigning Names to Channels..............................................................................20

■ Skipping Unwanted Channels...............................................................................21

■ Fine Tuning Channels...........................................................................................22

◆ SETTING THE PICTURE

■ Adjusting the Picture Standard .............................................................................23

■ Adjusting the Picture Settings...............................................................................23

■ Selecting the Picture Format (DTV Mode only) ....................................................24

■ Freezing the Picture..............................................................................................24

◆ SETTING THE SOUND

■ Adjusting the Volume............................................................................................25

■ Switching the Sound Off Temporarily ...................................................................25

■ Selecting the Sound Standard ..............................................................................26

■ Selecting the Sound Settings................................................................................26

■ Selecting the Sound Mode....................................................................................27

■ Selecting the Melody Sound .................................................................................27

■ Virtual Dolby .........................................................................................................28

■ Adjusting the Volume Automatically .....................................................................28

■ Connecting the Headphones ................................................................................29

■ Selecting the Sound..............................................................................................30

Thank you for buying a SAMSUNG TV.

Please take the time to read these instructions, as they will help you to

operate your TV with ease.

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Contents

◆ SETTING THE PIP

■ Picture In Picture Feature .....................................................................................30

■ Selecting the Blue Screen Mode ..........................................................................32

◆ SETTING THE TIME

■ Setting the Sleep Timer ........................................................................................32

■ Setting and Displaying the Current Time ..............................................................33

■ Switching the Television On and Off Automatically ..............................................34

◆ SETTING THE PC

■ Connecting to the PC Input...................................................................................35

■ Adjusting the Screen Quality ................................................................................36

■ Changing the Screen Position ..............................................................................36

■ Changing the Screen Colour Standard.................................................................37

■ Adjusting the Screen Colour Settings ...................................................................37

◆ USING THE TELETEXT FEATURE

■ Teletext Decoder ..................................................................................................38

■ Displaying the Teletext Information ......................................................................38

■ Selecting a Specific Teletext Page .......................................................................39

■ Using FLOF to Select a Teletext Page .................................................................40

■ Storing Teletext Pages .........................................................................................40

◆ INFORMATION ON CONNECTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE

■ Connecting to the Component Input/Outputs .......................................................41

■ Connecting to the RCA Input ................................................................................41

■ Connecting to the S-Video Input ..........................................................................42

■ Viewing Pictures From External Sources .............................................................43

■ Troubleshooting: Before Contacting Service Personnel .......................................44

■ Display Modes ......................................................................................................46

■ Retractable Stand .................................................................................................47

■ Kensington Slot.....................................................................................................47

■ Specifications........................................................................................................48

■ Pin Assignments ...................................................................................................49

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Push

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Symbols

Important NoteHold down

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Control Panels

➣

Using the Buttons on the Panel

If the remote control no longer works or you have lost it, you can use controls on the panel of the TV to:

◆ Switch on the TV when it is in Standby mode and select channels ( ▲ CH ▼ )

◆ Access the local menu ( MENU )

◆ Adjust the volume ( + VOL -)

◆ Switch among Video input modes ( SOURCE; Press the Menu and Volume up buttons

simultaneously to change the source. )

❶ SOURCE SELECTION

❷ MENU SELECTION

❸ VOLUME ADJUSTMENT

❹ CHANNEL SELECTION

❺ POWER

❻ STAND-BY INDICATOR

❼ REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR

❽ SPEAKER

TV/

SOURCE

VOL

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Connection Panels

Rear of TV

Œ KENSINGTON LOCK (SEE PAGE 47)

´ ANTENNA INPUT CONNECTOR

ˇ PC VIDEO INPUT CONNECTOR

¨ PC AUDIO INPUT CONNECTOR

ˆ POWER INPUT CONNECTOR

Ø S-VIDEO INPUT CONNECTOR

∏ RCA VIDEO INPUT CONNECTOR

” RCA AUDIO INPUT CONNECTORS

’ COMPONENT (DTV/DVD) VIDEO INPUT CONNECTORS

˝ COMPONENT (DTV/DVD) AUDIO INPUT CONNECTORS

Ô HEADPHONE CONNECTOR

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TELEVISION STANDBY BUTTON

EXTERNAL INPUT SELECTION

PICTURE STANDARD SELECTION

SELECT TO THE PC MODE DIRECTLY

NEXT CHANNEL/

TELETEXT NEXT PAGE

VOLUME DECREASE

TEMPORARY SOUND SWITCH OFF

NUMERIC BUTTONS

ONE/TWO-DIGIT CHANNEL SELECTION

TELETEXT DISPLAY/MIX

SOUND MODE SELECTION

AUTOMATIC SWITCH-OFF

PICTURE SIZE SELECTION

STILL THE MAIN PICTURE

TV INFORMATION DISPLAY

ON-SCREEN DISPLAY/ TELETEXT INDEX

VOLUME INCREASE

PREVIOUS CHANNEL/ TELETEXT PREVIOUS PAGE

MENU EXIT

SOUND STANDARD SELECTION

➢ It is possible that the work of the transmitter is dull or not operated normally if the light of the Bulb is

on around the TV set.

PREVIOUS CHANNEL

VIRTUAL DOLBY SELECTION

TELETEXT LIST/FLOF MODE SELECTION

TELETEXT CANCEL

Infrared Remote Control

PIP ON/OFF

TELETEXT SUB-PAGE

PIP LOCATE

PIP CHANNEL SELECTION

TELETEXT SIZE SELECTION

INTERCHANGE THE MAIN AND SUB

PICTURE

PIP INPUT SOURCE SELECTION

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To view TV channels correctly, a signal must be received by the set from one of the following sources:

◆ An outdoor aerial

◆ A cable TV network

◆ A satellite network (see page 10 for further details)

1 In the first three cases, connect the aerial or network input cable to

the 75Ω coaxial socket on the rear of the TV.

2 If you are using an indoor aerial, you may need to turn it when

tuning your TV until you obtain a picture that is both sharp and clear. For further details, refer to:

◆ “Automatic Storing of Channels” on page 16

◆ “Manual Storing of Channels” on page 18

➢ If you wish to subscribe to a cable network, contact your

local dealer.

Cable Television

Network

Rear of the TV

Connecting to an Aerial or Cable Television Network

In order to watch TV programmes broadcast via a satellite network, you must connect a satellite receiver to the TV set.

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If you wish to connect both a satellite receiver and a VCR, you should connect the:

◆ Receiver to the VCR

◆ VCR to the TV

(see pages 41~42 for further details)

Otherwise, connect the receiver directly to the TV.

Using a coaxial cable

Connect a coaxial cable to the:

◆ Receiver output sockets.

◆ Television aerial input socket.

In order to descramble a coded transmission signal, you must connect a decoder to the TV set.

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If you wish to connect both a decoder and a VCR, you should connect the:

◆ Decoder to the VCR

◆ VCR to the TV

(see pages 42~42 for further details)

Otherwise, connect the decoder directly to the TV.

Using a coaxial cable

Connect a coaxial cable to the:

◆ Receiver output sockets.

◆ Television aerial input socket.

Connecting a Satellite Receiver

Connecting a Decoder

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Rear of the TV

Satellite Receiver

Rear of the TV

Decoder

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You must insert or replace the batteries in the remote control when you:

◆ Purchase the TV

◆ 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 Insert two R03, UM4, “AAA” 1.5V or equivalent batteries taking

care to respect the polarities:

◆ + 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.

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

Inserting the Batteries in the Remote Control

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

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

1 Plug the mains lead into an appropriate socket.

Result

: The Standby indicator lights up on the front panel.

2 Press the POWER button ( ) to switch the TV on.

Result

: The programme that you were watching last is

reselected automatically.

➢ When you switch the TV on for the very first time, you will

be asked to choose the language in which the menus are to be displayed (see page 14).

3 To switch your TV off, press the POWER button ( ) again.

Your TV 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 ( ).

Result

: The screen is turned off and a green Standby indicator

appears on the front of the TV.

2 To switch the TV back on, simply press the POWER button ( )

again or a number button.

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

POWER button ( ).

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

Switching Your TV On and Off

Placing Your Television in Standby Mode

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The remote control is used mainly to:

◆ Change channels and adjust the volume

◆ Set up the TV 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.

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For double digit channels, the second digit must be pushed immediately after the first. Failure to do this will result in a single digit channel being displayed.

Used to reduce the Used to confirm your choice. volume.

Used to increase the Used to confirm your choice. volume.

- Used to:

◆ Display a submenu containing selections for the current menu option

◆ Search forwards/backwards manually for channels

◆ Increase/reduce a menu option value

MENU Used to display the Used to return to the previous

on-screen menu system. menu or normal viewing.

to Used to display the

Used to display the

corresponding channels.

corresponding channel directly.

Becoming Familiar with the Remote Control

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When the TV is initially powered ON, two basic customer settings proceed automatically and subsequently. The follwing settings are available.

1 If the TV is in Standby mode, press the POWER button ( ) on the

remote control.

Result

: The message Plug & Play is displayed. It flickers for

a little while, and then the

Language menu is

automatically displayed.

2 Select the appropriate language by pressing the

▲

P or ▼P

button.

3 Press MENU button to confirm your choice.

Result

: The Time menu is automatically displayed.

4 Press the the or to move to the hour or minute.

Set the hour minute by pressing the

▲

P or ▼P button.

(refer to “Setting to clock” on page 33)

5 When it has finished, the message Enjoy your watching is

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

Plug and Play Feature

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When you start using your TV for the first time, you must select the language which will be used for displaying menus and indications.

1 Press the MENU button.

Result

: The main menu is displayed.

2 Press the

▲

P or ▼P button to select the Function.

Press the or button

Result: The options available in the Function group are

displayed. The

Language is selected.

3 Press the or button again.

Result

: The languages available are listed.

4 Press the

▲

P or ▼P button to select appropriate language.

5 When you are satisfied with your choice, press the MENU button to

return to normal viewing.

Choosing Your Language

Plug and Play Feature

If you want to reset this feature...

1 Press the MENU button.

Result

: The main menu is displayed.

2 Press the

▲

P or ▼P button to select the Function.

Press the or button.

Result

: The options available in the

Function group are

displayed.

3 Press the

▲

P or ▼P button to select the Plug & Play.

4 Press the or button.

Result

: The message Plug & Play is displayed.

5 For further details on how to set, refer to the opposite page.

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You can scan for the frequency ranges available to you, (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 (see pages 17~19 for further details).

1 Press the MENU button.

Result

: The main menu is displayed.

2 Press the

▲

P or ▼P button to select the Channel.

Press the or button.

Result

The options available in the

Channel

group are

displayed.

3 Press the

▲

P or ▼P button to select the Auto store.

Press the or button.

Result

The options available in the

Auto store

group are

displayed.

4 Press the

▲

P or ▼P button to select the Country.

5 Press the or to select your country.

If you have selected the Others option but do not wish to scan the PAL frequency range, store the channels manually (see page 18).

6 Press the

▲

P or ▼P button to select the Search.

Press the or button.

Result

: The search will end automatically. Channels are

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

➢ To stop the search before it has finished, press the MENU

button.

7 When the channels have been stored, you can:

◆ Sort them in the order required (see page 17)

◆ Fine-tune channel reception if necessary (see page 22)

◆ Assign a name to the stored channels (see page 20)

Automatic Storing of Channels

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