BN68-00438G-01Eng-AS15CO 6/17/03 1:48 PM Page 1 LCD TV LS15E33C LS17E34C Owner’s Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
BN68-00438G-02Eng 8/19/03 9:20 PM Page 2 Caution CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE REAR COVER, NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. WARNING: 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.
BN68-00438G-02Eng 10/6/03 8:12 AM Page 3 Safety Instructions These illustrations represent precautions concerning your TV. 75% 10% 35` H H 5` œ Do not expose the TV to extreme temperature conditions or to extreme humidity conditions. Do not expose the TV to direct √ sunlight. œ Do not expose the TV to any liquids. If the TV is broken, do not try to √ repair it yourself. Contact qualified service personnel.
BN68-00438G-01Eng-AS15CO 6/17/03 1:48 PM Page 4 Contents (continued) ◆ FOREWORD ■ ■ Caution .......................................................................................................... Safety Instructions .......................................................................................... 2 3 ◆ CONNECTING AND PREPARING YOUR TV/Monitor ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Viewing the Control Panel .............................................................................
BN68-00438G-01Eng-AS15CO 6/17/03 1:48 PM Page 5 Contents ◆ USING ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ◆ USING ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ◆ USING ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ THE VARIOUS FUNCTIONS Changing the Sound Standard ........................................................................ Adjusting the Sound Settings .......................................................................... Enjoying the Dolby Sound.............................................................................. Selecting the Sound Mode...............................
BN68-00438G-01Eng-AS15CO 6/17/03 1:48 PM Page 6 Viewing the Control Panel TV/VIDEO Displays a menu of all of the available input sources. (TV - Video - S-Video - Component - PC) MENU Opens the on-screen menu. - VOL + Moves the selector left or right on the OSD. Increases or decreases the level of audio volume and the values of the selected function. CH Moves the selector up or down on the OSD. Increases or decreases the channel number. English-6 POWER Turns ON/OFF your set.
BN68-00438G-01Eng-AS15CO 6/17/03 1:48 PM Page 7 Viewing the Connection Panel (continued) Option Power Input ☛ 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.
BN68-00438G-01Eng-AS15CO 6/17/03 1:48 PM Page 8 Viewing the Connection Panel (continued) 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 DVD, VCR or DTV Set-Top Box - Connect the RCA Cable to “AUDIO(L)” and “AUDIO(R)” on the rear of your set and the other end to “Audio Out” connector of t
BN68-00438G-01Eng-AS15CO 6/17/03 1:48 PM Page 9 Viewing the Connection Panel (continued) Connecting External A/V Devices - Connect RCA or S-VIDEO cable to an appropriate external A/V device such as VCR, DVD, or Camcorder. - Connect RCA audio cables to “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. - Headphone may be connected to the headphone output ( ) on the rear of your set.
BN68-00438G-01Eng-AS15CO 6/17/03 1:48 PM Page 10 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 and 9 for further details). 2 Switch your set on and if necessary, press the TV/VIDEO button repeatedly.
BN68-00438G-01Eng-AS15CO 6/17/03 1:48 PM Page 11 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 Insert two R03, UM4, “AAA” 1.
BN68-00438G-01Eng-AS15CO 6/17/03 1:48 PM Page 12 Viewing the Remote Control (All Functions Except Teletext) Select to the PC mode directly Television On/Off Available sources selection Picture effect selection Next channel Volume decrease Display the setting information Picture freeze Sound effect selection Menu display and change confirmation Volume increase Previous channel Temporary sound switch-off Exit from the OSD/ Picture-In-Picture Off Numeric buttons for direct channel access One/Two-digi
BN68-00438G-01Eng-AS15CO 6/17/03 1:48 PM Page 13 Viewing the Remote Control (Teletext Functions) Teletext next page Programme selection by name Teletext previous page Exit from the Teletext display Teletext display/ mix both teletext information and the normal broadcast Teletext hold Teletext reveal Teletext mode selection (List or Flof) Teletext cancel Teletext store Teletext size selection Teletext sub-page Fastext topic selection English-13
BN68-00438G-01Eng-AS15CO 6/17/03 1:48 PM Page 14 Switching On and Off The mains lead is attached to the rear of your set. 1 Plug the mains lead into an appropriate socket. Result: A Standby indicator lights off on the front panel. 2 Press the Power ( 3 To switch off, press the Power ( ) button to switch on. ) button again. Placing in Standby Mode Your set can be placed in Standby mode, in order to reduce the power consumption.
BN68-00438G-01Eng-AS15CO 6/17/03 1:48 PM Page 15 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 ▲ P Used to display the next stored channel. Used to select the previous menu option. P ▼ Used to display the previous stored channel.
BN68-00438G-01Eng-AS15CO 6/17/03 1:48 PM Page 16 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: 2 Press the P▼ or P▲ button to select the Channel.
BN68-00438G-01Eng-AS15CO 6/17/03 1:48 PM Page 17 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. ◆ Give easily remembered numbers to the channels that you watch most often. 1 Press the MENU button. Result: 2 The options available in the Channel group are displayed. 3 Press the 4 Press the P▼ or P▲ button to select the Channel sort. Press the - or + button.
BN68-00438G-01Eng-AS15CO 6/17/03 1:48 PM Page 18 Storing Channels Manually Channel Auto store Manual store Name Add/Erase Fine tune Channel sort Select 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 Enter Exit 1 Press the MENU button.
BN68-00438G-01Eng-AS15CO 6/17/03 1:48 PM Page 19 Storing Channels Manually Channel Colour system Sound system Search Channel Program Store 7 If you know the channel number to be stored, press the P▼ or P▲ button to select the Channel. Indicate the required number by pressing the - or + button. If you do not know the channel numbers, press the P▼ or P▲ button to select the Search. Start the search by pressing the - or + button.
BN68-00438G-01Eng-AS15CO 6/17/03 1:48 PM Page 20 Giving Channels Names Channel Auto store Manual store Name Add/Erase Fine tune Channel sort 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: Select Enter 2 ----------------- Press the P▼ or P▲ button to select the Channel.
BN68-00438G-01Eng-AS15CO 6/17/03 1:48 PM Page 21 Skipping Unwanted Channels You can exclude the channels you chosen from the channels you 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. The main menu is displayed. Result: 2 Press the P▼ or P▲ button to select the Channel. The options available in the Channel group are displayed.
BN68-00438G-01Eng-AS15CO 6/17/03 1:48 PM Page 22 Changing the Picture Standard Picture Mode Custom Contrast Brightness Sharpness Colour Colour tone Select Normal Adjust You can select the type of picture which best corresponds to your viewing requirements. 1 Press the MENU button. The main menu is displayed. Result: 2 Press the P▼ or P▲ button to select the Picture. The options available in the Picture group are displayed. Result: 3 Press the - or + button. The Mode is selected.
BN68-00438G-01Eng-AS15CO 6/17/03 1:48 PM Page 23 Selecting the Picture Format You can select the picture format which best corresponds to your viewing requirements. 1 Press the MENU button. The main menu is displayed. Result: 2 Press the P▼ or P▲ button to select the Function. The options available in the Function group are displayed. Result: 3 Press the 4 Press the P▼ or P▲ button to select the Size. 5 Select the required picture format by pressing the button repeatedly.
BN68-00438G-01Eng-AS15CO 6/17/03 1:49 PM Page 24 Changing the Sound Standard Sound Mode Bass Treble Dolby Custom : Off You can select the type of special sound effect to be used when watching a given broadcast. 1 Press the MENU button. Result: Select Adjust Exit 2 Press the P▼ or P▲ button to select the Sound. Result: 3 Press the Result: 4 The main menu is displayed. The options available in the Sound group are displayed. - or + button. The Mode is selected.
BN68-00438G-01Eng-AS15CO 6/17/03 1:49 PM Page 25 Enjoying the Dolby Sound This feature provides a home theater-like Dolby effect by mixing the left and right speakers. 1 Press the MENU button. Result: 2 Sound Mode Bass Treble Dolby Custom : The main menu is displayed. Press the P▼ or P▲ button to select the Sound. Result: Select Adjust The options available in the Sound group are displayed. 3 Press the 4 Press the P▼ or P▲ button to select the Dolby.
BN68-00438G-02Eng 8/19/03 9:21 PM Page 26 Viewing the Picture In Picture (PIP) Function Sleep timer PIP Size Off You can display a sub picture within the main picture of PC MODE. In this way you can watch TV program or external A/V device such as VCR or DVD (to video_1, video_2, S-video), while watching PC Mode. Normal 1 Press the MENU button. Result: Select Enter Exit 2 : On TV Small Press the P▼ or P▲ button to select the Function.
BN68-00438G-01Eng-AS15CO 6/17/03 1:49 PM Page 27 Switching Off Automatically You can select a time period of between 10 and 240 minutes after your set automatically switches off. 1 Press the Result: 4 Normal The main menu is displayed. Press the P▼ or P▲ button to select the Function. Result: 3 Off Press the MENU button. Result: 2 Function Sleep timer PIP Size Select Adjust The options available in the Function group are displayed. - or + button. The Sleep timer is selected.
BN68-00438G-01Eng-AS15CO 6/17/03 1:49 PM Page 28 Setting up Your PC Software (Based on Widows 2000) 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 card. But even if your actual screens look different, the same, basic set-up information will apply in almost all cases. (If not, contact your computer manufacturer or Samsung Dealer.
BN68-00438G-01Eng-AS15CO 6/17/03 1:49 PM Page 29 Adjusting the Brightness and Contrast ➣ 1 Preset to the PC mode by pressing the PC button. Press the MENU button. Result: 2 Press the P▼ or P▲ button to select the PC. Result: 3 Press the Result: 4 Press the Result: 5 The main menu is displayed. The options available in the PC group are displayed. - or + button. PC Image Image lock Position Colour adjust Recall Auto adjustment 1024x768 48.2kHz 59.8Hz Select Exit - or + button again.
BN68-00438G-01Eng-AS15CO 6/17/03 1:49 PM Page 30 Adjusting the Image Quality ➣ PC Image Image lock Position Colour adjust Recall Auto adjustment 1024x768 48.2kHz 59.8Hz Select Enter Exit Preset to the PC mode by pressing the PC button. This feature is used to fine tune and get the best image by removing noises that create unstable images with jitters and shimmers. 1 Press the MENU button. Result: 2 Press the P▼ or P▲ button to select the PC.
BN68-00438G-01Eng-AS15CO 6/17/03 1:49 PM Page 31 Changing the Image Position ➣ 1 Preset to the PC mode by pressing the PC button. Press the MENU button. Result: 2 The main menu is displayed. Press the P▼ or P▲ button to select the PC. Result: The options available in the PC group are displayed. 3 Press the 4 Press the P▼ or P▲ button to select the Position. Press the - or + button. 5 + button. Select the position (H-Position or V-Position) to be adjusted by pressing the P▼ or P▲ button.
BN68-00438G-01Eng-AS15CO 6/17/03 1:49 PM Page 32 Adjusting the Color ➣ PC Image Image lock Position Colour adjust Recall Auto adjustment 1024x768 48.2kHz 59.8Hz Select Enter Exit 1 Select 2 Press the 4 Press the P▼ or P▲ button to select the Colour adjust. Press the - or + button. Result: + button. The options available in the Colour adjust group are displayed with the Mode is selected. Select the required color mode by pressing the repeatedly.
BN68-00438G-01Eng-AS15CO 6/17/03 1:49 PM Page 33 Initializing the Image Settings ➣ Preset to the PC mode by pressing the PC button. You can replace all image settings with the factory default values. 1 Press the MENU button. Result: 2 The main menu is displayed. Press the P▼ or P▲ button to select the PC. Result: The options available in the PC group are displayed. 3 Press the 4 Press the P▼ or P▲ button to select the Recall. Press the - or + button. Select Enter Exit + button.
BN68-00438G-01Eng-AS15CO 6/17/03 1:49 PM Page 34 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 indications. D Date and time. E Text.
BN68-00438G-01Eng-AS15CO 6/17/03 1:49 PM Page 35 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 P▼ or P▲ button. 2 Press the TTX/MIX button to activate the teletext mode. Result: The contents page is displayed.
BN68-00438G-01Eng-AS15CO 6/17/03 1:49 PM Page 36 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: 2 The current page counter is incremented and the page is then displayed. If the selected page is linked with several secondary pages, the secondary pages are displayed in sequence.
BN68-00438G-01Eng-AS15CO 6/17/03 1:49 PM Page 37 Using FLOF to Select a Page The various topics included in the teletext pages are color-coded, and can be selected by pressing the colored 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.
BN68-00438G-01Eng-AS15CO 6/17/03 1:49 PM Page 38 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 ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ Check that the mains lead has been connected to a wall socket. Check that you have pressed the Power ( ) button.
BN68-00438G-01Eng-AS15CO 6/17/03 1:49 PM Page 39 Troubleshooting: Before Contacting Service Personnel On PC mode, image is not stable and may appear to vibrate. ◆ Check that the display resolution and frequency from your computer or video board is an available mode for your set. On your computer check: Control Panel, Display, Settings. ◆ If the setting is not correct, use your computer utility programme to change the display settings. ➣ On PC mode, image is not centered on the screen.
BN68-00438G-02Eng 8/20/03 1:46 PM Page 40 Technical and Environmental Specifications Model Panel Size Display Size Type Pixel Pitch Viewing Angle Frequency Horizontal Vertical Display Color Display Resolution Optimum Mode Maximum Mode LS15E33C LS17E34C 15” Diagonal 17” Diagonal 304.1(H) x 228.1(V) mm 337.92(H) x 270.336(V) mm TN (Twisted Nematic) 0.297 (H) x 0.297 (V) mm 0.264 (H) x 0.
BN68-00438G-01Eng-AS15CO 6/17/03 1:49 PM Page 41 Display Modes If the signal from the system equals to the standard signal mode, the screen is adjusted automatically. If the signal from the system doesn’t equal to the standard signal mode, adjust the mode with referring to the Video card user guide because the screen might not display or only the power LED might be on. For the display modes listed below, the screen image has been optimized during manufacture.
BN68-00438G-01Eng-AS15CO 6/17/03 1:49 PM Page 42 Maintenance of Your Television To avoid risk of electric shock, do not disassemble the TV cabinet (except for gaining access to the cable connectors as described on page 7). Users cannot service the TV. User maintenance is restricted to cleaning as explained below: Unplug the television from the power outlet before cleaning.
BN68-00438G-01Eng-AS15CO 6/17/03 1:49 PM Page 43 How to assemble the TV set and stand base Note : The curved side of the stand base should be placed at the back of the TV set as shown in the above figure.
BN68-00438G-01Eng-AS15CO 6/17/03 1:49 PM Page 44 Installing the Wall Mount Kit (Sold separately) 1 2 English-44
BN68-00438G-01Eng-AS15CO 6/17/03 1:49 PM Page 45 Installing the Wall Mount Kit (Sold separately) 3 4 English-45
BN68-00438G-01Eng-AS15CO 6/17/03 1:49 PM Page 46 - 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.
