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Owner’s Instructions

Before operating the unit,

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LS15S13C

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Page 1: ...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 ...

Page 2: ...on with the furnishing performance or use of this material The Samsung logo is the registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co Ltd VESA DPMS and DDC are registered trademarks of Video Electronics Standard Association the ENERGY STAR name and logo are registered trademarks of the U S Environmental Protection Agency EPA As an ENERGY STAR Partner Samsung Electronics Co Ltd has determined that thi...

Page 3: ... cool dry place THIS DEVICE IS NOT FOR USE IN INDUSTRIAL ENVIRONMENTS 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 ...

Page 4: ...els 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 Selectin...

Page 5: ...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 Ext...

Page 6: ...ch 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 SOURCE SELECTION MENU SELECTION VOLUME ADJUSTMENT CHANNEL SELECTION POWER STAND BY INDICATOR REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR SPEAKER MENU VOL CH TV SOURCE ...

Page 7: ...A 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 ...

Page 8: ...CTURE 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 PI...

Page 9: ... 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 or Cable Television Network Rea...

Page 10: ...e Receiver output sockets Television aerial input socket In order to descramble a coded transmission signal you must connect a decoder to the TV set 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 ...

Page 11: ...mbol 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 Do not mix battery types i e alkaline and monganese Inserting t...

Page 12: ...witch 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 bu...

Page 13: ...iately 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 r...

Page 14: ...le 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 watchi...

Page 15: ...ilable 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 availabl...

Page 16: ...e 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 whi...

Page 17: ...button to select the Sort Press the or button Result The Sort menu is displayed 4 Press the P or P to select the From 5 Press the or to select the channel that you wish 6 Press the P or P button to select the To 7 Press the or to select the number of the programme to which the channel os to be moved 8 Press the P or P button to select the Store 9 Press the or button to select the OK Result The cha...

Page 18: ... group are displayed 3 Press the P or P button to select the Manual store Press the or button Result The Manual store menu is displayed 4 If necessary indicate the broadcasting standard required by Pressing the P or P to select the Color system followed by Press the or button The color standards are displayed in the following order AUTO PAL SECAM NT4 43 NT3 58 5 Select the Sound system by pressing...

Page 19: ...he frequency range until the first channel or the channel that you selected is received on your screen 9 To assign a programme number to a channel select the Prog No Press the or button until you find the correct number 10 Press the P or P button to select the Store 11 Press the or button to select the OK 12 To store the channel and associated programme number press the MENU button 13 Repeat Steps...

Page 20: ...ame menu is displayed with the current channel automatically selected 4 If necessary select the channel to be assigned a new name by Pressing the P or P button 5 Press the or button Result Arrow indications are displayed around the name box 6 To Then press the Select a letter number or symbol P or P button Move on the next letter button Move back the previous letter button The characters available...

Page 21: ...ess the P or P button to select the Channel Press the or button Result The options available in the Channel group are displayed The Channel menu is displayed 3 Press the P or P button to select the Add Erase Press the or button Result The Add Erase menu is displayed 4 Press the P or P button to select the required channel 5 To add or erase the desired channel by pressing the or button 6 When you h...

Page 22: ... the or button Result The options avaliable in the Channel group are displayed 3 Press the P or P button to select the Fine Tune Press the or 4 Press the and button to adjust the fine tuning 5 Press the P or P button to select the Store 6 Press the or button to select the OK 7 To reset the fine tuning Press the P or P button to select the Erase then press the or to select the OK Fine Tuning Channe...

Page 23: ... the Picture Standard Your TV has several settings which allow you to control picture quality Contrast Brightness Sharpness Colour Tint NTSC only Colour tone 1 Press the MENU button Result The options available in the Picture group are displayed 2 Press the or button 3 Press the P or P button to select the required item you want change When select the Mode to Custom the Adjust menu is displayed 4 ...

Page 24: ...utton to freeze a moving picture into a still one Press the again to cancel This function will not operate in the PC Mode NT4 43 is not supported in the sub display Selecting the Picture Format DTV Mode only Freezing the Picture Normal Normal Sets the picture to 16 9 normal mode This is a standard DTV screen size Zoom Zoom Sets the picture to 4 3 mode ...

Page 25: ...on The cursor moves to the left to indicate the volume Additional sound adjustments are available on your TV For further details refer to pages 25 to 30 You can switch the sound off temporarily Example You wish to answer the telephone 1 Press the MUTE button Result The sound is switched off and Mute is displayed 2 When you wish to turn the sound back on press the MUTE button again or either of the...

Page 26: ...ng settings are available 1 Press the MENU button Result The main menu is displayed 2 Press the P or P button to select the Sound Press the or button Result The options available in the Sound group are displayed 3 Press the P or P button to select the Equalizer When select the mode to Custom the Equalizer menu is displayed 4 Press the or button Result The Equalizer menu is displayed To Pree the Ch...

Page 27: ... panels If the mono sound comes out only from the left speaker then press the DUAL I II button Audio Type Default Mono Automatic Change Dual1 Dual1 Automatic Change Stereo Dual Mono Stereo Mono Dual1 Dual2 Mono Stereo Dual Mono Mono Stereo Mono Dual1 Dual2 DUAL I II FM Stereo NICAM Selecting the Melody Sound You can hear clear melody sound when the TV is powered ON or OFF 1 Press the MENU button R...

Page 28: ...urn to normal viewing Each broadcasting station has its own signal conditions and so it is not easy for you to adjust the volume every time the channel is changed Auto volume lets you automatically adjust the volume of the desired channel by lowering the sound output when the modulation signal is high or by raising the sound output when the modulation signal is low 1 Press the MENU button Result T...

Page 29: ... a set of headphones into the 3 5 mm mini jack socket on the panel of the TV Result The sound is heard through the headphones For further details on how to set your headphone preferences refer to the section below Prolonged use of headphones at a high volume may damage your hearing You will not receive sound from the speakers when you connect headphones to the system ...

Page 30: ...ure screen within the main picture of TV programme or Video input In this way you can watch or monitor TV programme or the Video input from any connected equipment while watching TV or other Video input For information about connection of other equipment refer to pages 41 and 42 1 Press the MENU button Result The main menu is displayed 2 Press the P or P button to select Function Press the or butt...

Page 31: ...NU button Remote control functions while PIP is On Features Description PIP ON Used to operate ON OFF function of PIP directly SWAP Used to interchange the main picture and the sub picture When the main picture is in the Video mode and the sub picture is in the TV mode you might not hear the sound of main picture when pressing the SWAP button after changing the sub picture channel At this time res...

Page 32: ...e MENU button repeatedly to return to normal viewing Setting the Blue Screen Mode You can select a time period of between 30 and 180 minutes after which the television automatically switches to Standby mode by pressing the SLEEP button 1 Press the SLEEP button on the remote control Result If the sleep timer is The screen displays Already set Time remaining before the television will be placed in s...

Page 33: ...he 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 Time Press the or button Result The Time menu is displayed with the Clock selected 4 To Press the Move to the hour or minute or button Set the hour or minute P or P button 5 When you have finished press the MENU button or press the MEN...

Page 34: ... or button Result The Time menu is displayed 4 Press the P or P button to select the On time 5 Set the time at which you wish the TV to be switched On To Press the Move to the hour or minute or button Adjust the hour or minute P or P button Move to the Off or button Set the On or Off P or P button 6 In the same way set the time at which you wish the TV to be switched Off 7 If you want set the chan...

Page 35: ...l frequency option exists on your display settings dialog box the correct value is 60 or 60 Hz Otherwise just click OK and exit the dialog box How to Set up Your PC Software Based on Windows 98 The Windows display settings for a typical computer are shown below But the actual screens on your PC will probably be different depending upon your particular version of Windows and your particular video c...

Page 36: ...t the screen quality vertical stripes appears or the picture may be blurry 5 When you are satisfied with the settings press the MENU button repeatedly to return to normal viewing Adjusting the Screen Quality Preset to the PC mode by using the PC button 1 Press the MENU button Result The main menu is displayed 2 Press the P or P button to select PC Press the or button Result The options available i...

Page 37: ...he PC button 1 Press the MENU button Result The main menu is displayed 2 Press the P or P button to select PC Press the or button Result The options available in the PC group are displayed 3 Press the P or P button to select the Colour Adjust then press the or button 4 Press the P or P button to select the required item you want adjust 5 To adjust the Press the R or button G B 6 Press the MENU but...

Page 38: ...yed To activate the teletext mode and display the contents page 1 Using the or button select the channel providing the teletext service 2 Press the TTX MIX button to activate the teletext mode Result The contents page page 100 is displayed It can be redisplayed at any time by pressing the index button 3 To display the actual broadcast simultaneously with the teletext page press the TTX MIX button ...

Page 39: ...ed in sequence To freeze the display on a given page press the hold Press the hold button again to resume 3 Using the various display options To display Press the Both teletext information and TTX MIX the normal broadcast 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 pag...

Page 40: ...ge Red button Next page Green button 4 When you have finished press the CANCEL button to return to the normal broadcast Up to four teletext pages can be stored 1 Select the LIST mode Result Four 3 digit numbers are displayed in different colors at the bottom of the screen 2 Press the colored button corresponding to the page that will be replaced 3 Enter the new page number using the numeric button...

Page 41: ...vice VCR Camcorder Connect the RCA Cable to L and R on the rear of your television and the other end to Audio Out connector of the DVD player or DTV Set Top Box Connect the RCA Cable to Y Pb and Pr on the rear of your television and the other end to the Component Video Out Y Pb Pr connectors of the DVD player or DTV Set Top Box If you wish to connect both the DTV Set Top Box and DVD you should con...

Page 42: ...Input The S VIDEO RCA AUDIO L R connectors are used for equipment with an S Video output such as a camcorder or VCR and To playback pictures and sound both the S VIDEO and the RCA AUDIO L R connections must be used Camcoder VCR Rear of TV ...

Page 43: ...ut 1 Check that all the necessary connections have been made 2 Switch the television on and if necessary press the TV VIDEO button one or more times until the required input is displayed Depending on the source selected the pictures may appear automatically To watch television programmes again press the TV VIDEO button to select the TV and select the number of the channel required ...

Page 44: ...ontrol transmission window Check the battery terminals Ensure that the signal cable is firmly connected to the PC or video sources Ensure that the PC or video sources are turned on Check the maximum resolution and the frequency of the video Adapter Compare these values with the data in the Display Modes Timing Chart Adjust the Brightness and Contrast Adjust the Fine function Adjust the Coarse func...

Page 45: ...uency domain Horizontal frequency 30 kHz 61 kHz Vertical frequency 56 Hz 75 Hz Maximum refresh rate 1024 x 768 75 Hz Adjust the horizontal and vertical position Download the driver from WWW pages http www samsung monitor com http www samsungusa com monitor USA Only Image is not stable and may appear to vibrate Image is not centered on the screen You need the Monitor driver software ...

Page 46: ... modes listed below the screen image has been optimized during manufacture Mode Resolution Horizontal Frequency kHz Vertical Frequency Hz Pixel Clock Frequency MHz Sync Polarity H V MAC 640 480 640 480 800 600 720 400 640 480 640 480 800 600 800 600 800 600 1024 768 1024 768 1024 768 31 469 35 000 49 726 31 469 37 861 37 500 37 879 48 077 46 875 48 363 56 476 60 023 59 940 66 667 74 551 70 087 72 ...

Page 47: ... give permanent damage to the mechanical part of the stand 15 Kensington Slot 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 O...

Page 48: ... 768 75 Hz H V Separate TTL P or N 0 7 Vp p 75 ohm PAL SECAM NTSC 3 58 NTSC 4 43 B G D K I M PAL NTSC SECAM CVBS S VHS RGB YPbPr Composite sync 480p 720p 1080i YPbPr Composite sync 480i 1 0 Vp p 75 ohm 500mVrms AC 90 264 V 1 3 0 6A 50Hz 60Hz DC 14V 3 5A 43 W 1 5 W 346 x 169 x 362 mm 2 9 kg 10 C to 40 C 50 F to 104 F 10 to 80 Non condensing 20 C to 45 C 4 F to 113 F 5 to 95 Non condensing Remote Co...

Page 49: ... B 4 Grounding 5 Grounding DDC 6 Red R Grounding 7 Green G Grounding 8 Blue B Grounding 9 No connection 10 Sync Grounding 11 Grounding 12 Data DDC 13 Horizontal sync 14 Vertical sync 15 Clock DDC English 49 Pin Assignments Pin D Sub Connection ...

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