-19.qxd 3/22/04 6:53 PM Page 1 LCD TV LW26A33W Owner’s Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. ON-SCREEN MENUS PC DISPLAY PICTURE IN PICTURE (PIP) TELETEXT This device is a class B digital apparatus.
1-19.qxd 3/22/04 6:53 PM Page 2 Contents CONNECTING AND PREPARING YOUR TV Viewing the Control Panel................................................................................... Viewing the Connection Panel ............................................................................ - Connecting an Aerial or Cable Television Network ......................................... - Connecting Set-Top Box, VCR or DVD ...........................................................
1-19.qxd 3/22/04 6:53 PM Page 3 Contents SETTING THE SOUND Connecting Headphones .................................................................................... Adjusting Your Headphone Preferences ............................................................. Listening to the Sound of the Sub Picture .......................................................... Sub Woofer .........................................................................................................
1-19.qxd 3/22/04 6:53 PM Page 4 Viewing the Control Panel SOURCE Displays a menu of all of the available input sources (TV, Ext.1, Ext.2, AV3, S-Video, DVI, PC). You can also use the SOURCE buttons on the TV’s control panel to make selection. MENU Press to see an on-screen menu of your TV’s features. + Press to decrease or increase the volume. Also used to select items on the on-screen menu. C/P. Press to change channels. Also press to highlight various items on the on-screen menu.
1-19.qxd 3/22/04 6:53 PM Page 5 Viewing the Connection Panel Power Input Whenever you connect an audio or video system to your set, ensure that all elements are switched off.
1-19.qxd 3/22/04 6:53 PM Page 6 Viewing the Connection Panel 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.
1-19.qxd 3/22/04 6:53 PM Page 7 Viewing the Connection Panel Sub Woofer Connecting DVI - Connect the DVI connector to the DVD connector. - Connect the stereo audio cable to “L - Audio - R” on the rear of your set and the other end to “Audio Out” of the sound card on your DVD. - DVI dose not support PC function. Source Video Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) Resolution (Lines) Source PAL SECAM NTSC4.43 NTSC3.58 (Except RF) 15.625 15.625 15.734 15.
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1-19.qxd 3/22/04 6:54 PM Page 10 Installing Batteries in the Remote Control 1 Slide the cover out completely. 2 Install two AAA size batteries. Make sure to match the “+” and “–” ends of the batteries with the diagram inside the compartment. 3 Replace the cover. Remove the batteries and store them in a cool, dry place if you won’t be using the remote control for a long time. The remote control can be used up to about 23 feet from the TV.
1-19.qxd 3/22/04 7:31 PM Page 11 Switching On and Off The mains lead is attached to the rear of your set. If you have purchased this set in the United Kingdom, refer to page 60 for further instructions on plug wiring. 1 Plug the mains lead into an appropriate socket. Result: 2 Press the POWER ( Result: 3 The main voltage is indicated on the rear of your set and the frequency is 50 or 60Hz. ) button on the right-side of your set. The standby indicator right on the front panel.
1-19.qxd 3/22/04 6:54 PM Page 12 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 to _/_ _ Viewing Function Menu Function Used to display the next stored channel. - Used to display the previous stored channel. - Used to display the corresponding channels.
1-19.qxd 3/22/04 6:54 PM Page 13 Plug and Play When the set is initially powered ON, several basic customer settings proceed automatically and subsequently. The following settings are available. 1 If the set is in standby mode, press the POWER ( remote control. Result: 2 ) button on the The message Plug & Play is displayed. It appears for a little while, and then the Language menu is automatically displayed. Select the appropriate Language by pressing the or button.
1-19.qxd 3/22/04 6:54 PM Page 14 Plug and Play If you want to reset this feature... 1 Press the MENU button. Result: 2 The main menu is displayed. Press the or button to select Setup. Press the ENTER button. Result: The options available in the Setup group are displayed. 3 Press the 4 Press the ENTER Result: 5 or button to select Plug & Play. button. The message is Plug & Play displayed. For further details on how to set, refer to the previous page.
1-19.qxd 3/22/04 6:54 PM Page 15 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 Result: The main menu is displayed. or button to select Channel.
1-19.qxd 3/22/04 6:54 PM Page 16 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: 2 Press the Result: or button to select Channel. The options available in the Channel group are displayed.
1-19.qxd 3/22/04 6:54 PM Page 17 Storing Channels Manually 9 If you know the number of the channel to be stored.... Press the ENTER or button to select Channel and then press the button. Select C (Air channel) or S (Cable channel) by pressing the or button. Press the button to select Channel. Select the required number by pressing the then press the ENTER button. or button and If there is abnormal sound or no sound, re-select the sound system required.
1-19.qxd 3/22/04 6:54 PM Page 18 Editing the 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. Result: 2 Press the or button to select Channel. Press the ENTER button. Result: 3 The state of current channel is displayed.
1-19.qxd 3/22/04 6:54 PM Page 19 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 Press the or button to select Channel. Press the ENTER button. Result: 3 The selected Channel number and Name is moved to right side.
-37.qxd 3/22/04 7:03 PM Page 20 Assigning Channels Names Channel names will be assigned automatically when channel information is broadcast. These names can be changed, allowing you to assign new names. 1 Press the MENU button. Result: 2 Press the or button to select Channel. Press the ENTER button. Result: 3 The current Prog. No, Channel and Name are displayed. If necessary, select the channel to be assigned to a new name by pressing the or button. Press the ENTER button.
20-37.qxd 3/22/04 7:03 PM Page 21 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: 2 The main menu is displayed. Press the or button to select Channel. Press the ENTER button. Result: The options available in the Channel group are displayed.
20-37.qxd 3/22/04 7:03 PM Page 22 Changing the Picture Standard You can select the type of picture which best corresponds to your viewing requirements. 1 Press the MENU button. Result: 2 Press the Result: 3 or button to select Picture. The options available in the Picture group are displayed. Press the ENTER Result: 4 The main menu is displayed. button. The Mode is selected. Press the ENTER button again. Select the required picture effect by pressing the repeatedly.
20-37.qxd 3/22/04 7:03 PM Page 23 Adjusting the Custom Picture Your set has several settings which allow you to control picture quality. 1 Press the MENU button. Result: 2 The main menu is displayed. Press the or Result: button to select Picture. The options available in the Picture group are displayed. 3 Press the ENTER 4 Press button. 5 Select the option (Contrast, Brightness, Sharpness, Colour) to be adjusted by pressing the or button. Press the ENTER button. Result: or button.
20-37.qxd 3/22/04 7:03 PM Page 24 Changing the Colour Tone You can select the most comfortable colour tone to your eye. 1 Press the MENU button. Result: 2 Press the Result: or button to select Picture. The options available in the Picture group are displayed. 3 Press the ENTER 4 Press the or button to select Colour Tone and press ENTER button. Select the required option by pressing the or button repeatedly. Result: 5 English-24 The main menu is displayed. button.
20-37.qxd 3/22/04 7:03 PM Page 25 Changing the Picture Size You can select the picture size which best corresponds to your viewing requirements. 1 Press the MENU button. Result: 2 The main menu is displayed. Press the or Result: button to select Picture. The options available in the Picture group are displayed. 3 Press the ENTER 4 Press button. 5 Select the required option by pressing the repeatedly. Result: or button.
20-37.qxd 3/23/04 2:47 PM Page 26 Freezing the Current Picture Press the "STILL" button to freeze a moving picture into a still one. Press again to cancel. DNIe(Digital Natural Image engine) Samsung’s New Technology brings you more detailed images with contrast and white enhancement. A new image compensation algorithm gives viewers brighter and clearer image. DNIe technology will match every signal to your eye. 1 Press the MENU button.
20-37.qxd 3/22/04 7:03 PM Page 27 MCC (My Colour Control) MCC (My Colour Control) is to adust the most preferred colours such as Skin Tone, Green Grass, Blue Sky without interfering with other colours in order for each consumer to enjoy screen colour of their choice. 1 Press the MENU button. Result: 2 Press the Result: The main menu is displayed. or The options available in the Picture group are displayed.
20-37.qxd 3/22/04 7:03 PM Page 28 I2C (Intelligent Image Control) I2C (Intelligent Image Control) is to automatically detect distribution of inputted visual signal and adjust to create optimum contrast. 1 Press the MENU button. Result: 2 Press the Result: The main menu is displayed. or button to select Picture. The options available in the Picture group are displayed. 3 Press the ENTER 4 Press the or button to select I2C. Press the ENTER button. Result: button. The I2C menu is displayed.
20-37.qxd 3/22/04 7:03 PM Page 29 IBC (Intelligent Brightness Control) IBC (Intelligent Brightness Control) is to adjust brightness of screen either automatically or manually by detecting brightness of surrounding environment using light detecting sensor. 1 Press the MENU button. Result: 2 Press the Result: The main menu is displayed. or button to select Picture. The options available in the Picture group are displayed. 3 Press the ENTER 4 Press the or button to select IBC.
20-37.qxd 3/22/04 7:03 PM Page 30 Viewing the Picture In Picture (PIP) You can display a sub picture within the main picture of set program or video input. In this way you can watch or monitor set program or the video input from any connected equipment while watching set or other video input. 1 Press the MENU button. Result: 2 Press the Result: The main menu is displayed. or button to select Picture. The options available in the Picture group are displayed.
20-37.qxd 3/22/04 7:03 PM Page 31 Viewing the Picture In Picture (PIP) 9 Press the or button to select Position and then press the ENTER button. Select the position of sub picture by pressing the or button and then press the ENTER button. Result: You can move the sub picture counterclockwise. When the size of sub picture is set to or 10 [PC/DVI Only] , this feature does not work. Press the or button to select Prog.No and then press the ENTER button.
20-37.qxd 3/22/04 7:03 PM Page 32 Adjusting the Volume You can adjust the volume using your remote control. Press the VOL(+)button to increase the volume. Result: A horizontal bar is displayed and the volume increases until you release the button. The cursor moves to the right to indicate the volume. Press the VOL(-)button to decrease the volume. Result: A horizontal bar is displayed and the volume decreases until you release the button. The cursor moves to the left to indicate the volume.
20-37.qxd 3/22/04 7:03 PM Page 33 Switching the Sound Off Temporarily You can switch the sound off temporarily. Example: You wish to answer the telephone. 1 Press the MUTE ( Result: 2 ) button. The sound is switched off and “Mute” is displayed. When you wish to turn the sound back on, press the MUTE ( button again or either of the volume buttons. Result: ) The sound comes back on at the same volume as before and the “Mute” indication disappears.
20-37.qxd 3/23/04 10:37 AM Page 34 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: 2 Press the Result: The main menu is displayed. or button to select Sound. The options available in the Sound group are displayed. 3 Press the ENTER button. 4 Press the ENTER button again. Result: 5 The Mode is selected.
20-37.qxd 3/22/04 7:04 PM Page 35 Selecting WOW Surround Select the Wow Surround feature to amplify the mid- to low-range sounds or create a surround sound effect. 1 Press the MENU button. Result: 2 Press the Result: The main menu is displayed. or button to select the Sound. The options available in the Sound group are displayed. 3 Press the ENTER 4 Press the or buttons to select WOW. press the ENTER button. 5 Press the or button to select Off/On. Press the ENTER button.
20-37.qxd 3/22/04 7:04 PM Page 36 Connecting Headphones You can connect a set of headphones to your set if you wish to watch a TV programme without disturbing the other people in the room. Plug a set of headphones into the 3.5mm mini-jack socket on the rear panel of the set. The sound is heard through the headphones. Result: 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.
20-37.qxd 3/22/04 7:04 PM Page 37 Listening to the Sound of the Sub Picture During the PIP feature is activating, you can listen to the sound of the sub picture. 1 Press the MENU button. Result: 2 Press the Result: The main menu is displayed. or button to select Sound. The options available in the Sound group are displayed. 3 Press the ENTER 4 Press the or button to select Sound Select and then press the ENTER button. Result: button. Main and Sub are displayed.
-55.qxd 3/22/04 7:18 PM Page 38 Setting and Displaying the Current Time You can set the TV’S clock so that the current time is displayed when you press the "INFO" button. You must also set the time if you wish to use the automatic On/Off timers. If you disconnect the power cord or switch off the power on the right-side of panel, you have to set the clock again. 1 Press the MENU button. Result: 2 Press the or button to select Setup.
38-55.qxd 3/22/04 7:18 PM Page 39 Setting the Sleep Timer You can select a time period of between 30 and 180 minutes after which the television automatically switches to standby mode. 1 Press the MENU button. Result: 2 Press the or button to select Setup. Press the ENTER button. Result: 3 The main menu is displayed. The options available in the Setup group are displayed with Time selected. Press the ENTER Result: button. The Time menu is displayed with Clock selected.
38-55.qxd 3/22/04 7:18 PM Page 40 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. The first step is to set the television’s clock (refer to “Setting and Displaying the Current Time” on page 38 ). 1 Press the MENU button. Result: 2 Press the or button to select Setup. Press the ENTER button Result: 3 button.
38-55.qxd 3/22/04 7:18 PM Page 41 Setting the Blue Screen Mode 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: 2 The main menu is displayed. Press the or button to select Setup. Press the ENTER button. Result: The options available in the Setup group are displayed.
38-55.qxd 3/23/04 10:38 AM Page 42 Colour Weakness Colour Weakness is a feature that enables those with a colour Weakness to view images as those with normal colour vision do. The feature provides nine different colour adjustment layers each for red, green and blue. 1 Press the MENU button. Result: 2 Press the or button to select Setup. Press the ENTER button. Result: English-42 The main menu is displayed. The options available in the Setup group are displayed.
38-55.qxd 3/22/04 7:18 PM Page 43 Selecting the Melody You can hear melody sound when the television is powered on or off. 1 Press the MENU button. Result: 2 The main menu is displayed. Press the or button to select Setup. Press the ENTER button. Result: The options available in the Setup group are displayed. 3 Press the or button to select Melody. Press the ENTER button. 4 Select the required option (Off or On) by pressing the button. 5 Press the EXIT button to return to normal viewing.
38-55.qxd 3/22/04 7:18 PM Page 44 Selecting a Device from External Sources Your set enables you to choose which audio/video signals are output to the external connector. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ENTER button to select Input. Result: 2 The options available in the Input group are displayed. Press the or button to select Edit Name. Press the ENTER button. Result: The options available in the Edit Name menu are displayed.
38-55.qxd 3/22/04 7:18 PM Page 45 Setting up Your PC Software (Based on Widows 2000 or XP) 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.
38-55.qxd 3/22/04 7:18 PM Page 46 Adjusting the PC Screen Automatically Auto adjustment allows the PC screen of set to self-adjust to the incoming PC video signal. The values of fine, coarse and position are adjusted automatically. Press the PC button on the remote control to select the PC mode. This function does not work in DVI-Digital mode. 1 Press the MENU button. Result: 2 Press the or Press ENTER Result: 3 English-46 button to select PC Setup. button.
38-55.qxd 3/22/04 7:18 PM Page 47 Coarse and Fine Tuning of the Image The purpose of picture quality adjustment is to remove or reduce picture noise. If the noise is not removed by Fine tuning alone, then adjust the frequency as best as possible (coarse) and Fine tune again. After the noise has been reduced, re-adjust the picture so that it is aligned on the center of screen. Press the PC button on the remote control to select the PC mode. 1 Press the MENU button.
38-55.qxd 3/22/04 7:18 PM Page 48 Changing the Image Position Press the PC button on the remote control to select the PC mode. 1 Press the MENU button. Result: 2 Press the or button to select Setup. Press the ENTER button. 3 Press the or button to select PC Setup. Press the ENTER button. Result: 4 The options available in the PC Setup menu are displayed. Press the or button to select Position. Press the ENTER button. Result: English-48 The main menu is displayed.
38-55.qxd 3/22/04 7:18 PM Page 49 Initializing the Image Settings You can replace all image settings with the factory default values. Press the PC button on the remote control to select the PC mode. 1 Press the MENU button. Result: The main menu is displayed. 2 Press the or button to select Setup. Press the ENTER button. 3 Press the or button to select PC Setup. Press the ENTER button. Result: 4 The options available in the PC Setup menu are displayed.
38-55.qxd 3/22/04 7:18 PM Page 50 Teletext Decoder Most set channels carry “ teletext ”, pages of written information that provide information such as: Television programme times News bulletins and Weather forecasts Sports results Subtitles for the hard of hearing The teletext pages are organized according to six categories: Part Contents A Selected page number. B Broadcasting station identity. C Current page number or search status. D Date and time. E Text. F Status information.
38-55.qxd 3/22/04 7:18 PM Page 51 Selecting a Specific Teletext Page Press the number buttons on the remote control to enter the page number directly: 1 Enter the three-digit page number listed in the contents 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.
38-55.qxd 3/23/04 2:49 PM Page 52 Using FLOF to Select a Teletext 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 listed on the status information line).
38-55.qxd 3/22/04 7:18 PM Page 53 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 on the right-side of the TV.
38-55.qxd 3/22/04 7:18 PM Page 54 Installing Stand <1> <2> 1. Lower the TV set in the direction of the arrow and fix the stand. 2. Use the four screws to tightly fix the stand. Maintenance of Your LCD TV WARNING: To avoid risk of electric shock, do not disassemble the TV cabinet. Users cannot service the TV. User maintenance is restricted to cleaning as explained below: Unplug the LCD TV from the power outlet before cleaning.
38-55.qxd 3/22/04 7:18 PM Page 55 Using the Anti-Theft Kensington Lock 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. Cable Figure 2 Figure 1 1.
-64.qxd 3/22/04 7:35 PM Page 56 Installing VESA compliant mounting devices 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. This TV accepts a 200mmx100mm VESA-Compliant mounting interface pad.
56-64.qxd 3/23/04 8:51 PM Page 57 Technical and Environmental Specifications Model Name LW26A33W Panel Size Display Size Type Pixel Pitch Viewing Angle 26” Diagonal 556.4 (H) x 339.84 (V) mm a-si TFT active matrix 0.4425 (H) x 0.4425 (V) mm 170/170 (H/V) Frequency Horizontal Vertical Display Colour 30 ~ 68 kHz 56 ~ 85 Hz 16,194,277 colours Resolution Maximum 1280 x 768 @ 60 Hz Input Signal Sync. Video Signal H/V Separate, TTL, P. or N. 0.
56-64.qxd 3/23/04 8:51 PM Page 58 Technical and Environmental Specifications Model LW26A33W Environmental Considerations Operating Temperature Operating Humidity Storage Temperature Storage Humidity 50 °F to 104 °F (10 °C to 40 °C) 10% to 80%, non-condensing -13 °F to 113 °F (-25 °C to 45 °C) 5% to 95%, non-condensing Audio Characteristics Audio Input Audio Input (PC) Headphone Output Frequency Response RCA Jack (L, R), 0.5Vrms (-9dB) 3.5Ø Stereo Jack, 0.5Vrms (-9dB) Max. 10mW Output (3.
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56-64.qxd 3/22/04 7:25 PM Page 60 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.
56-64.qxd 3/22/04 7:25 PM Page 61 Setting Up Your Remote Control After it has been set up properly, your remote control can operate in four different modes: TV, VCR, Cable, or DVD. Pressing the corresponding button on the remote control allows you to switch between these modes, and control whichever piece of equipment you choose. Note The remote control might not be compatible with all DVD Players, VCRs and Cable boxes. Setting Up the Remote to Operate Your VCR 1 Turn off your VCR.
56-64.qxd 3/22/04 7:25 PM Page 62 Setting Up Your Remote Control Setting Up the Remote to Operate Your Cable Box 1 Turn off your cable box. 2 Press the SELECT button and make sure that the Cable LED is illuminated. 3 Press the SET button on your TV’s remote control. 4 Using the number buttons on your remote control, enter three digits of the cable box code listed on page 64 of this manual for your brand of cable box. Make sure you enter three digits of the code, even if the first digit is a “0”.
56-64.qxd 3/22/04 7:25 PM Page 63 Setting Up Your Remote Control Setting Up the Remote to Operate Your DVD 1 Turn off your DVD. 2 Press the SELECT button and make sure that the DVD LED is illuminated. 3 Press the SET button on your TV’s remote control. 4 Using the number buttons on your remote control, enter three digits of the DVD code listed on page 64 of this manual for your brand of DVD. Make sure you enter three digits of the code, even if the first digit is a “0”.
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56-64.qxd 3/23/04 9:26 AM Page 65 - 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.