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    LCD TV L W15M13C/L W17M1 1C/ L W20M1 1C LCD TV L W15M13C L W17M1 1C L W20M1 1C Owner’ s Instr uctions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly , and retain it for future reference. - AFTER SALES SER VICE - Do not hesitate to contact your retailer or service agent if a change in the performance of your product indicates that a[...]

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    LCD TV L W15M13C L W17M1 1C L W20M1 1C Owner’ s Instr uctions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly , and retain it for future reference. ON-SCREEN MENUS TELETEXT ENG-01.qxd 11/1/03 1:13 AM Page 1[...]

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    English-2 Caution CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE REAR COVER, NO USER SERVICEABLE P ARTS 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 excla[...]

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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 cor[...]

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    English-4 Contents F OREWORD Caution .......................................................................................................... 2 Safety Instructions ......................................................................................... 3 C ONNECTING AND P REP ARING Y OUR TV Viewing the Control Panel .............................[...]

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    English-5 Contents S ETTING THE S OUND Changing the Sound Standard ...................................................................... 30 Selecting the Sound Mode ............................................................................ 31 S ETTING THE T IME Setting the Clock ...................................................................[...]

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    English-6 Viewing the Contr ol Panel TV/VIDEO Displays a menu of all of the available input sources (TV - A V1 - A V2 - S-VIDEO). 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[...]

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    English-7 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 ENG-00-13.qxd 10/1/03 10:09 AM Page 7[...]

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    English-8 Viewing the Connection Panel Connecting an Aerial or Cable Television Network (depending on the model) T o view television channels correctly , a signal must be received by the set from one of the following sources: - An outdoor aerial - A cable television network - A satellite network Connecting a Set-T op Box, VCR, or DVD - Connect the [...]

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    English-9 Viewing Pictur es F r om Exter nal Sour ces 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 Video button... Press the Video button to choose V ideo mode[...]

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    English-10 Viewing the Remote Control Numeric buttons for direct channel access Sound mode selection Picture freeze Picture size selection T elevision On/Off Picture effect selection One/T wo-digit channel selection Use to see information on the current broadcast Next channel Previous channel Available source selection Exit the OSD Control the curs[...]

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    English-11 Viewing the Remote Control (T eletext Functions) T eletext size selection T eletext cancel P :T eletext next page P :T eletext previous page T eletext reveal T eletext mode selection (LIST/FLOF) T eletext sub-page T eletext display/ mix both teletext information and the normal broadcast T eletext store T eletext Index T eletext hold ENG-[...]

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    English-12 Switc hing On and Of f 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 T o[...]

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    English-13 Becoming F amiliar 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 [...]

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    English-14 Plug & Play When the set is initially powered ON, you are automatically presented with a series of basic customer settings. The following settings are available. 1 If the set is in standby mode, press the POWER button on the remote control. Result : The message Plug & Play is displayed. It appears for a little while, and then the[...]

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    English-15 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 : Th[...]

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    English-16 Selecting TV Mode or an Input Sour ce Y ou 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 g[...]

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    English-17 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 . Resu[...]

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    English-18 Choosing Y our Language When you start using your set for the first time, you must select the language which will be used for displaying menus and indicators. 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 t[...]

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    English-19 Storing Channels Automa ticall y Y ou 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 b[...]

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    English-20 Storing Channels Manuall y Y ou 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.[...]

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    English-21 Storing Channels Manuall y 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[...]

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    English-22 Editing the Channels Y ou 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 displa[...]

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    English-23 Sor ting the Stored Channels Y ou 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 t[...]

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    English-24 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 . Y ou 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 [...]

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    English-25 Fine T uning 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[...]

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    English-26 Changing the Picture Standar d Y ou 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 [...]

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    English-27 Adjusting the Custom Picture Y our 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 th[...]

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    English-28 Adjusting the Screen Backg round Colour Y ou can change the screen background colour according to your prefer- ence. 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 g roup are displayed. 3 Press the ENTER button. 4 Press the or butto[...]

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    English-29 Changing the Picture Size F r eezing the Cur r ent Picture Y ou 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[...]

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    English-30 Changing the Sound Standar d Y ou can select the type of special sound ef fect 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 b[...]

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    English-31 Selecting the Sound Mode Y ou 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 . D[...]

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    English-32 Setting the Cloc k 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 Pres[...]

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    English-33 Switc hing Of f Automa ticall y Y ou 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 Pre[...]

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    English-34 Switc hing the T elevision On and Off Automa ticall y Y ou can set the On/Of f 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 S[...]

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    English-35 Setting the Blue Screen Mode Displaying Infor mation 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 [...]

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    English-36 T eletext F eature Most television channels provide written information services via teletext. Information provided includes: T elevision 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 Broadcasti[...]

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    English-37 Displaying the T eletext Inf or mation Y ou can display Teletext information at any time on your set. ☛ For T eletext 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 T eletext service using the or b[...]

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    English-38 Selecting a P age by Number Y ou 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 linke[...]

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    English-39 Using FL OF to Select a P age 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 to[...]

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    English-40 T r oubleshooting: Bef or e Contacting Ser vice 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 pictur[...]

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    English-41 T echnical and En vir onmental Specifica tions Model L W15M13C L W17M1 1C Panel Size Display Size T ype 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 520.0 x 61.5 x 359.0 mm 20.47 x 2.42 x 14.13 inch 470.0 x 182.2 x [...]

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    Maintenance of Y our T elevision T o 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 [...]

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    English-43 Attac hing a W all or Ar m mounting de vice The TV supports VESA mounting standard for use with various VESA mounting devices. T o 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[...]

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    English-44 Installing VESA compliant mounting de vices 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. ENG-44-49.qxd 10/1/03 10:38 AM Page 44[...]

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    English-45 K ensington 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 prov[...]

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    English-46 W iring the Mains P o wer Supply Plug (UK Onl y) 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[...]

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    English-47 Memo ENG-44-49.qxd 10/1/03 10:38 AM Page 47[...]

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    English-48 Memo ENG-44-49.qxd 10/1/03 10:38 AM Page 48[...]

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    - AFTER SALES SER VICE - 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 ENG-44-49.qxd 10/1/03 10:38 AM Page 49[...]