User manual SAMSUNG LE15E31S

[. . . ] BN68-00438Scover. qxd 5/20/04 10:44 AM Page 1 LCD TV LE15E31S LCD TV LE15E31S - 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. Owner's Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. ELECTRONICS ON-SCREEN MENUS PC DISPLAY TELETEXT BN68-00438S-01 This device is a Class B digital apparatus. 01-BN68-00438S-00Eng. qxd 5/19/04 4:40 PM Page 1 LCD TV LE15E31S Owner's Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. ON-SCREEN MENUS PC DISPLAY TELETEXT Eng. qxd 6/18/04 8:46 AM Page 1 Precautions When Using the Still Image The still image may cause permanent damage to the TV screen. · Digital Ready TV: When you select the regular screen (4:3) mode to watch an SD-grade digital broadcast (and the set-top box output is 480p). Although digital broadcasting must be in the wide screen (16:9) HD format, broadcasters sometimes show programs made originally in the regular screen format (4:3) by converting the signals into digital form, in which case the left and right side edges of the screen are cropped. Note : If the borders at the left, right and the center of the screen remain fixed for an extended period of time, the amounts of light transmission will also remain varied and as a result the borders may leave traces. · Digital Ready TV: When you select the wide screen (16:9) mode to watch an SD-grade digital broadcast (and the set-top box output is 1080i). Do not leave the screen in pause mode for extended periods of time as you may experience the same problem with products by other manufacturers. · Digital Ready TV: When the TV receives HD-grade signals (and the set-top box output is 1080i). When you watch a digital HD-grade broadcast on a regular (4:3) TV with the screen size "16:9" or "Panorama" selected, you will be able to watch the program but the top and bottom edges of the screen will be cropped. Note : If the borders at the top, bottom and the center of the screen remain fixed for an extended period of time, the amounts of light transmission will also remain varied and as a result the borders may leave traces. Do not leave the screen in pause mode for extended periods of time as you may experience the same problem with products by other manufacturers. Eng. qxd 6/18/04 8:46 AM Page 2 · Integrated Digital TV (Wide-screen): When the TV receives SD-grade (regular) broadcasting signals (receives 480p regular signals). · Digital Ready TV (wide-screen): digital TV: When the TV receives SD-grade (regular) broadcasting signals (with a set-top box). Although digital broadcasting must be in the wide screen (16:9) HD format, broadcasters sometimes show programs made originally in the regular screen format (4:3) by converting the signals into digital form, in which case the left and right side edges of the screen are cropped. Note : If the borders at the left, right and the center of the screen remain fixed for an extended period of time, the amounts of light transmission will also remain varied and as a result the borders may leave traces. · When you watch an analogue (regular) broadcast on a wide-screen TV (with the 4:3 screen mode selected). Do not leave the screen in pause mode for extended periods of time as you may experience the same problem with products by other manufacturers. · When you watch a DVD, CD or a video in wide screen (21:9) format on a wide-screen (16:9) TV. · When you connect a computer or a game console to the TV and select the 4:3 screen mode. If you connect a DVD player, computer or a game console to the wide-screen TV and watch a movie or play a game in regular (4:3) or wide (21:9) screen mode, the left and right side edges, or the top and bottom edges of the screen will be cropped. [. . . ] or button to select the Channel. 2 Press the Result: The options available in the Channel group are displayed. button. 3 4 Press the ENTER Press the or button to select the Name. Result: The current Prog. , Channel and Name are displayed. 5 If necessary, select the channel to be assigned to a new Name by pressing the or button. Result: The selection bar is displayed around the name box. Press the Press the Press the or button 6 To. . . Select a letter, number or symbol Move on to the next letter Move back to the previous letter Confirm the name The characters available are : Letters of the alphabet (A~Z) Numbers (0~9) Special characters (space, _ ) button button button Press the ENTER 7 8 Repeat Steps 5 to 6 for each channel to be assigned to a new name. When you have finished entering the name, press the ENTER button to confirm the name. English-24 02-BN68-00438S-01Eng. qxd 6/15/04 8:31 AM Page 25 Changing the Picture Standard You can select the type of picture which best corresponds to your viewing requirements. Result: 2 Press the Result: 3 The main menu is displayed. or button to select the Picture. The options available in the Picture group are displayed. button. Press the ENTER Result: The Mode is selected. or button 4 5 Press the ENTER Select the required picture effect by pressing the repeatedly. Result: The following picture effects are available: Dynamic - Standard - Movie - Custom 6 Press the EXIT button to exit. You can also set these options simply by pressing the P. MODE (Picture Mode) button. English-25 02-BN68-00438S-00Eng. qxd 5/19/04 4:41 PM Page 26 Adjusting the Custom Picture Your set has several settings which allow you to control picture quality. 1 Press the MENU button. or button to select the Picture. 2 Press the Result: The options available in the Picture group are displayed. button. 3 4 5 Press the ENTER Press the or button to select the Custom. Select the option (Contrast, Brightness, Sharpness, Colour or Tint-NTSC only) to be adjusted by pressing the or button. Result: The horizontal bar is displayed. or button to reach the required setting. 6 7 Press the When you are satisfied with the setting, press the MENU button to return to the previous menu or press the EXIT button to return to normal viewing. If you make any changes to these settings, the picture standard is automatically switched to Custom. English-26 02-BN68-00438S-00Eng. qxd 5/19/04 4:41 PM Page 27 Adjusting the Screen Background Colour You can change the screen background colour according to your preference. Result: 2 Press the Result: 3 4 The main menu is displayed. or button to select the Picture. The options available in the Picture group are displayed. button. Press the ENTER Press the or button to select the Colour Tone. [. . . ] Remote control malfunctions. "Check signal cable" message is displayed. In PC mode, "Mode Not Supported" message is displayed. In PC mode, horizontal or vertical bars appear to flicker, jitter or shimmer on the image. In PC mode, the screen is black and the power indicator light is steady amber or blinks every 0. 5 or 1 seconds. N The TV is using its power management system. N Move the computer's mouse or press any key on the keyboard. English-46 04-BN68-00438S-01Eng. qxd 6/15/04 8:43 AM Page 47 Troubleshooting: Before Contacting Service Personnel In PC mode, the image is not stable and may appear to vibrate. N 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. [. . . ]