Samsung LE15E31S Owner's Instructions Manual

please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. - 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. BN68-00438V-01 ELECTRONICS ON-SCREEN MENUS PC DISPLAY TELETEXT This device is a Class B digital apparatus.

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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. 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. 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). • 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. 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. 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. Eng.qxd 6/18/04 8:46 AM Page 1

(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). • When you watch an analogue (regular) broadcast on a wide-screen TV (with the 4:3 screen mode selected). 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. 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. 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 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. 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. 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. Eng.qxd 6/18/04 8:46 AM Page 2

I Viewing the Control Panel............................................................................. 4 I Viewing the Connection Panel ...................................................................... 5 - Connecting an Aerial or Cable Television Network.................................... 6 - Connecting a Set-Top Box, VCR or DVD .................................................. 6 - Connecting a Computer............................................................................. 6 - Connecting External A/V Devices.............................................................. 7 - Connecting Headphones ........................................................................... 7 - Kensington Slot.......................................................................................... 7 I Viewing Pictures From External Sources...................................................... 8 I Inserting the Batteries in the Remote Control............................................... 9 I Viewing the Remote Control (All Functions Except Teletext)........................ 10 I Viewing the Remote Control (Teletext Functions)......................................... 11 I Switching On and Off .................................................................................... 12 I Placing in Standby Mode .............................................................................. 12 I Becoming Familiar with the Remote Control................................................. 13 I Plug & Play.................................................................................................... 14 I Selecting TV Mode or an Input Source......................................................... 16 I Editing an Input Source Name ...................................................................... 17 I Choosing Your Language.............................................................................. 18 N SETTING THE CHANNELS I Storing Channels Automatically..................................................................... 19 I Storing Channels Manually ........................................................................... 20 I Editing the Channels ..................................................................................... 22 I Sorting the Stored Channels......................................................................... 23 I Giving Channels Names................................................................................ 24 N SETTING THE PICTURE I Changing the Picture Standard..................................................................... 25 I Adjusting the Custom Picture........................................................................ 26 I Adjusting the Screen Background Colour ..................................................... 27 N SETTING THE SOUND I Changing the Sound Standard...................................................................... 28 I Selecting Auto Volume Control...................................................................... 29

I Setting the Clock ........................................................................................... 30 I Switching Off Automatically........................................................................... 31 I Switching the Television On and Off Automatically....................................... 32 N USING THE VARIOUS FUNCTIONS I Setting the Blue Screen Mode ...................................................................... 33 I Displaying Information................................................................................... 33 N USING THE TELETEXT FEATURE I Teletext Feature............................................................................................. 34 I Displaying the Teletext Information ............................................................... 35 I Selecting a Page by Number ........................................................................ 36 I Using FLOF to Select a Page ....................................................................... 37 I Storing Teletext Pages .................................................................................. 37 N USING THE PC FUNCTIONS I Setting Up Your PC Software........................................................................ 38 I Coarse and Fine Tuning of the Image........................................................... 39 I Changing the Image Position........................................................................ 40 I Initializing the Image Settings ....................................................................... 41 I Adjusting the PC Screen Automatically......................................................... 42 I Picture Mode ................................................................................................. 43 I Adjusting the Custom Picture........................................................................ 43 I Adjusting the Screen Background Colour ..................................................... 44 I Customizing the colour.................................................................................. 45 N RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE I Troubleshooting: Before Contacting Service Personnel ............................... 46 I Power Saver.................................................................................................. 47 I Technical and Environmental Specifications................................................. 48 I Display Modes............................................................................................... 49 I Retractable Stand.......................................................................................... 50 I Using Your TV in Another Country ................................................................ 50 I Using the Anti-Theft Kensington Lock........................................................... 51 I Installing the Wall Mount Kit.......................................................................... 52 Press Important Note Symbols

SOURCE Displays a menu of all of the available input sources (TV - AV1 - AV2 - S-Video - PC). You can also use the SOURCE( ) button on the TV’s control panel to make selections. MENU Press to see an on-screen menu of your TV’s features. - + Moves the selector left or right on the OSD. Decreases or increases the level of audio volume and the values of the selected function. Moves the selector down or up on the OSD. Decreases or increases the channel number. POWER Turns ON/OFF your set. SPEAKERS REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR POWER INDICATOR Lights up when you turn the power off. (Red light shows in stand-by mode, Red shows when you turn the power on, and light is off after the power is on. Green shows when you set Timer on or off.)

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. Power Input Option

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 a Set-Top Box, VCR or DVD - Connect the VCR, or DVD SCART cable to the SCART connector of the VCR, or DVD. - If you wish to connect both the Set-Top Box and VCR (or DVD), you should connect the Set-Top Box to the VCR (or DVD) and connect the VCR (or DVD) to your set. Connecting a Computer - Connect the 15 Pin D-SUB connector to the PC video connector. - Connect the stereo audio cable to the “PC AUDIO IN (STEREO)” jack ( ) on the rear of your set and the other end to the “Audio Out” jack of the sound card on your computer. Pin Separate H/V Composite H/V 1 Red (R) Red (R) 2 Green (G) Green (G) 3 Blue (B) Blue (B) 4 Grounding Grounding 5 Grounding (DDC return) Grounding (DDC return) 6 Grounding - Red (R) Grounding - Red (R) 7 Grounding - Green (G) Grounding - Green (G) 8 Grounding - Blue (B) Grounding - Blue (B) 9 No connection No connection 10 Grounding - Sync. / Self test Grounding - Sync. / Self test 11 Grounding Grounding 12 DDC - SDA (Data) DDC - SDA (Data) 13 Horizontal Sync. Horizontal/Vertical Sync. 14 Vertical Sync. Not used 15 DDC - SCL (Clock) DDC - SCL (Clock) ➣15 Pin D-SUB connector

Connecting External A/V Devices - Connect RCA or S-VIDEO cables to an appropriate external A/V device such as a VCR, DVD or Camcorder. - Connect RCA audio cables to “(MONO)L-AUDIO-R” on the rear of your set and the other ends to corresponding audio out connectors on the A/V device. Connecting Headphones - Plug a set of headphones into the 3.5mm mini-jack socket on the right-side of the set. While the headphones are connected, the sound from the built-in speakers will be disabled. Kensington Slot - This television has been designed to apply a burglarproof lock. (See page 51)

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 6 and 7 for further details). 2 Press the TV button to choose TV mode. Press the SOURCE button to choose Video mode. The input sources are displayed in the following order: AV1 - AV2 - S-Video - PC.

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 Install two AAA size batteries. N + on the battery against + on the remote control N - 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 manganese.

Television On/Off Temporary sound switch-off Volume up or down One/Two-digit channel selection Available source selection Use to see information on the current broadcast. Exit the OSD Control the cursor in the menu Previous channel -Next channel -Previous channel Picture effect selection Menu display and change confirmation Sound effect selection Numeric buttons for direct channel access Automatic switch-off The performance of the remote control may be affected by bright light. (All Functions Except Teletext) Sound mode selection Select to the TV mode directly

Teletext index Teletext store (Teletext Functions) Teletext mode selection (LIST/FLOF) Teletext reveal P : Teletext next page P : Teletext previous page Teletext sub page Teletext hold Teletext size selection Exit from the teletext display Fastext topic selection Teletext display/mix both teletext information and the normal broadcast

The mains lead is attached to the rear of your set. 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 To switch off, press the POWER button again. Placing in Standby Mode Your set 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. 2 To switch back on, simply press the POWER button again, a numeric button, or channel or button. Do not leave your set in Standby mode for long periods of time (when you are away on holiday, for example). Turn off by pressing the POWER button. It is best to unplug the set from the mains and aerial.

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 display the - previous stored channel. PRE-CH Used to switch repeatedly between the last two channels displayed. (PRE-CH; Previous Channel) - Used to display the corresponding channels. -/-- Used to select a channel numbered ten or over. Press this button, and the “--” symbol is displayed. Enter the two-digit channel number. Used to increase the - volume. Used to decrease the - volume. MUTE Used to switch the sound off temporarily. To turn the sound back on, press this button again, or press the + or - button. MENU Used to display the Used to return to the previous on-screen menu system. menu or normal viewing. EXIT Used to exit the menu system and return directly to normal viewing. Used to move among the menu items. Used to select a menu item or increase the value of the selected item. Used to return to the previous menu item or decrease the value of the selected item. 9

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 Language menu is automatically displayed. 2 Select the appropriate Language by pressing the or button. The available languages are listed. You can choose one of 12 languages. 3 Press the ENTER button to confirm your choice. Result: The message “Cheak antenna input.” is displayed with OK selected. 4 Press the ENTER button. Result: The following countries are available: Belgium - Germany - Spain - France - Italy - Netherlands - Switzerland - Sweden - United Kingdom - Eastern Europe - Others 5 Select your Country by pressing the or button. Press the ENTER button. Result: The Auto Store menu is displayed. 6 Press the ENTER button. Result: The channel search will start and end automatically. 7 Select the Hour or Minute by pressing the or button. Set the Hour or Minute by pressing the or button. (Refer to “Setting the Clock” on page 30) 8 Press the MENU button to confirm your setting. Result: The message “Enjoy your viewing” is displayed, and then the channel which has been stored will be activated. 9 Press the EXIT button to exit. 02-BN68-00438S-00Eng.qxd 5/19/04 4:41 PM Page 14

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: The message Plug & Play is displayed. 5 For further details on how to set up this feature, refer to the previous page.

You 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 ENTER button to select the Input. Result: The options available in the Input group are displayed. 3 Press the ENTER button. Result: The Source List is selected. 4 Press the or button to move to the input source that you wish to choose. Press the ENTER button. Result: The input source changes to the one you have chosen.

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 ENTER button to select the Input. Result: The options available in the Input group are displayed. 3 Press the or button to select the Edit Name. Press the ENTER button. 4 Press the or button to move to the input source that you wish to edit. Press the ENTER button. Result: The following options are available: 5 Select the required device by pressing the or repeatedly. Result: The following options are available: ---- - VCR - DVD - Cable STB - HD STB - Satellite STB - AV Receiver - DVD Receiver - Game - Camcorder - DVD Combo - DHR - PC. 6 When you are satisfied with your choice, press the EXIT button to return to normal viewing. AV1 - AV2 - S-Video - PC

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 the ENTER button. 4 Press the or button to select the Language. Press the ENTER button. 5 Select a particular Language by pressing the or button repeatedly. 6 When you are satisfied with your choice, press the EXIT button to return to normal viewing.

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: The main menu is displayed. 2 Press the or button to select the Channel. Result: The options available in the Channel group are displayed. 3 Press the ENTER button. 4 Press the or button to select Auto Store. Press the ENTER button. Result: The Start is selected. 5 Press the ENTER button to search the channels. The sub menu is changed from Start to Stop with channel search started. Result: The search will end automatically. Channels are sorted and stored in an order which reflects their position in the frequency range, (with lowest first and highest last). The programme originally selected is then displayed. To stop the search before it has finished, press the ENTER button to search the channels. 6 When the channels have been stored, you can: Add or delete the channels (refer to page 22) Sort them in the order required (refer to page 23) Assign a name to the stored channels (refer to page 24) 7 Press the EXIT button to exit. 3 40

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: The main menu is displayed. 2 Press the or button to select the Channel. Result: The options available in the Channel group are displayed. 3 Press the ENTER button. 4 Press the or button to select the Manual Store. Press the ENTER button. Result: The options available in the Manual Store group are displayed with the Prog. selected. 5 Press the or button to select Colour System. Press the ENTER button. Select the Colour System required by pressing the or button repeatedly and then press the ENTER button. Result: The colour standards are displayed in the following order: AUTO - PAL - SECAM - NTSC4.43 6 Press the or button to select Sound System. Press the ENTER button. Select the Sound System required by pressing the or button repeatedly and then press the ENTER button. Result: The sound standards are displayed in the following order: BG - DK - I - L 7 For all the channels to move to the required channel numbers, repeat steps 5 to 6 after selecting Prog. by pressing the or button.

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 is normal sound or no sound, re-select the sound system required. 9 If you do not know the channel numbers, press the or button to select Search. Press the ENTER button. Start the Search by pressing the or button. Press the ENTER button. Result: The tuner scans the frequency range until the first channel or the channel that you selected is received on your screen. 10 Press the or button to select Store. Press the ENTER button. The OK is selected. Result: The channel and associated programme number are stored. 11 Repeat Steps 8 to 10 for each channel to be stored. 12 Press the EXIT button to exit. 02-BN68-00438S-00Eng.qxd 5/19/04 4:41 PM Page 21

You 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 displayed. 2 Press the or button to select the Channel. Result: The options available in the Channel group are displayed. 3 Press the ENTER button. 4 Press the or button to select Add/Delete. Press the ENTER button. Result: The state of the current channel is displayed. 5 Press the or button to select the channel that you wish to Add or Delete. Result: If the channel that you wish to edit is not in memory, Add is selected and displayed. Otherwise, if the channel that you wish to edit is in memory, Delete is selected and displayed. 6 Press the ENTER button to Add or Delete the channel. 7 Repeat Step 5 for each channel to be added or erased. 8 Press the EXIT button to exit. P P

You 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 the Channel. Result: The options available in the Channel group are displayed. 3 Press the ENTER button. 4 Press the or button to select Sort. Press the ENTER button. Result: The current Prog., Channel and Name are displayed. 5 Select the channel number that you wish to change by pressing the or button repeatedly. Press the ENTER button. Result: The selected Channel and Name are moved to the right side. 6 Press the or button to move to the position which you would like to change and then press the ENTER button. Result: The selected channel is exchanged with the one previously stored to the chosen number. 7 Repeat step 5 to 6 for another channel to sort again. 8 Press the EXIT button to exit. Channel Channel

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: The main menu is displayed. 2 Press the or button to select the Channel. Result: The options available in the Channel group are displayed. 3 Press the ENTER button. 4 Press the or button to select the Name. Press the ENTER button. 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. Press the ENTER button. Result: The selection bar is displayed around the name box. 6 To... Then... Select a letter, number or symbol Press the or button Move on to the next letter Press the button Move back to the previous letter Press the button Confirm the name Press the ENTER button The characters available are : Letters of the alphabet (A~Z) Numbers (0~9) Special characters (space, _ ) 7 Repeat Steps 5 to 6 for each channel to be assigned to a new name. 8 When you have finished entering the name, press the ENTER button to confirm the name.

You 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. Result: The Mode is selected. 4 Press the ENTER button. 5 Select the required picture effect by pressing the or button repeatedly. Press the ENTER button. 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.

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 the Custom. Press the ENTER button. 5 Select the option (Contrast, Brightness, Sharpness, Colour or Tint-NTSC only) to be adjusted by pressing the or button. Press the ENTER button. Result: The horizontal bar is displayed. 6 Press the or button to reach the required setting. 7 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 Adjusting the Custom Picture

You can change the screen background colour according to your preference. 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 the Colour Tone. Press the ENTER button. Result: The following options are available: Cool 2 - Cool 1 - Normal - Warm 1 - Warm 2 5 When you are satisfied with your choice, press the EXIT button to return to normal viewing.

You can select the type of special sound effect 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. Result: The Mode is selected. 4 Press the ENTER button. 5 Select the required sound effect by pressing the or button repeatedly. Press the ENTER button. Result: The following sound effects are available: Standard - Speech 6 Press the EXIT button to exit. You can also set these options simply by pressing the S.MODE (Sound Mode) button.

Reduces the differences in volume level between broadcasters. 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 or button to select Auto Volume. Press the ENTER button. 5 Press the or button to select Off/On. Press the ENTER button. 6 Press the EXIT button to exit.

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 Clock is selected. 5 Press the ENTER button. Press the or button to set the Hour. 6 Press the or button to move to Minute. Press the or button to set the minutes. 7 Press the ENTER button. Result: The clock is set. 8 Press the EXIT button to exit. You can also set the time using the numeric buttons on the remote.

You can select a time period of between Off 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 Press the ENTER button. Result: The preset Clock is selected. 5 Press the or button to select the Sleep Timer. Press the ENTER button. 6 Select the number of minutes after which your set switches On by pressing the or button repeatedly. Result: The preset time intervals: Off, 30, 60, 90, 120, 150, 180 minutes. 7 Press the EXIT button to exit. You can also select this feature by simply pressing the "SLEEP" button. If the sleep timer is already set, the screen displays the remaining time and then your set will be switched Off. If the sleep timer is not yet set, Off is displayed. Off • 30 • 60 • 90 • 120 • 150 • 180 • Off

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. 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 menu are displayed with Clock selected. 5 Press the or button to select the On Timer. Press the ENTER button. Result: The On Timer menu is displayed. To... Press the... Move to Hour, Minute, Channel and Volume or button Set Hour, Minute, Channel and or button Volume level Move to Setup or button Select On to enable above setting or button 6 Press the MENU botton to return to the previous menu and to set Off Timer continuously. Press the or button to select Off Timer. In the same way, set the time at which you wish the set to be switched off automatically. 7 Press the EXIT button to exit.

Displaying Information 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 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 or button to select Blue Screen. Press the ENTER button. 5 Select the required option (On or Off) by pressing the or button. 6 Press the EXIT button to return to normal viewing. You can view the setting status of the selected source by pressing the "INFO" button on the remote control. The information displayed varies according to the selected source.

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 indicators. D Date and time. E Text. F Status information. FASTEXT information. Teletext information is often divided between several pages displayed in sequence, which can be accessed by: Entering the page number Selecting a title in a list Selecting a coloured heading (FASTEXT system)

You can display Teletext information at any time on your set. ☛For Teletext information to be displayed correctly, channel reception must be stable; otherwise: N Information may be missing N Some pages may not be displayed 1 Select the channel providing the Teletext service using the or button. 2 Press the TTX/MIX button to activate the teletext mode. Result: The contents page is displayed. It can be redisplayed at any time by pressing the (index) button. 3 If you wish to display the actual broadcast at the same time as the teletext page, press the TTX/MIX button again. 4 Press the TV( ) button again to exit the teletext display.

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: 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. To freeze the display on a given page, press the (hold) button. Press the (hold) button again to resume. Using the various display options: To display... Press the... N Hidden text (reveal) (answers to quiz games, for example) N The normal screen (reveal) again N A secondary page, (subpage) by entering its 4-digit number N The next page (page up) N The previous page (page down) N Double-size letters in the: (size) • Upper half of the screen • Once • Lower half of the screen • Twice N Normal screen • Three times

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 given on the status line. Result: The page is displayed with other coloured information that can be selected in the same way. 3 To display the previous or next page, press the corresponding coloured button. 4 To display the subpage, see the following steps. N Press the (subpage) button. Result: The available subpages appear. N Select the required subpage. Subpages can be scrolled by using the or button. Storing Teletext Pages You can store up to four teletext pages to display them later at leisure. 1 Select the LIST mode using the (LIST/FLOF) button. Result: Four 3-digit numbers are displayed in different colours. The (LIST/FLOF) button is used to switch between the LIST and FLOF modes. 2 Press the coloured button corresponding to the page that will be replaced. 3 Enter the new page number using the numeric buttons. 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each page to be stored, using a different coloured button each time. 5 Press the (store) button until the corresponding blocks blink.

The Windows display-settings for a typical computer are shown below. The actual screens on your PC will probably be different, depending upon your particular version of Windows and your particular video card. However, 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.) 1 First, click on “Control Panel” on the Windows start menu. 4 Navigate to the “Settings” tab on the display dialog-box. The correct size setting (resolution) - 1024 x 768 pixels If a vertical-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. 3 When the control panel window appears, click on “Display” and a display dialog-box will appear. 2 When the control panel window appears, click on “Appearance and Themes” and a display dialog-box will appear.

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 or button to select PC. Press the ENTER button. Result: The options available in the PC menu are displayed. 5 Press the ENTER button. Result: The Image Lock menu is selected. 6 Press the or button to select Coarse or Fine. Press the ENTER button. Result: The horizontal bar is displayed. 7 Press the or button to adjust the screen quality. Vertical stripes may appear or the picture may become blurry. 8 When you are satisfied with the settings, press the MENU button to return to the previous menu or press the EXIT button to return to normal viewing. Preset to PC mode by pressing the SOURCE button on the remote contol .

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 or button to select PC. Press the ENTER button. Result: The options available in the PC menu are displayed. 5 Press the or button to select Position. Press the ENTER button. Result: You can adjust the image Position. 6 Press the or button to adjust the vertical position. Press the or button to adjust the horizontal position. 7 Press the MENU button to return to the previous menu or press the EXIT button to return to normal viewing. Preset to PC mode by pressing the SOURCE button on the remote contol .

You can replace all image settings with the factory default values. 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 or button to select PC. Press the ENTER button. Result: The options available in the PC menu are displayed. 5 Press the or button to select Image Reset. Press the ENTER button. Result: The message “Image Reset has completed.” is displayed. 6 Press the MENU button to return to the previous menu or press the EXIT button to return to normal viewing. Preset to PC mode by pressing the SOURCE button on the remote contol .

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 or button to select PC. Press the ENTER button. Result: The options available in the PC menu are displayed. 5 Press the or button to select Auto adjustment. Press the ENTER button. Result: The screen quality and position are automatically adjusted, and the screen returns to the original view a few seconds later. 6 Press the MENU button to return to the previous menu or press the EXIT button to return to normal viewing. Preset to PC mode by pressing the SOURCE button on the remote contol .

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. Result: The Mode is selected. 4 Press the ENTER button. 5 Select the required picture effect by pressing the or button repeatedly. Press the ENTER button. Result: The following picture effects are available: Entertain - Internet - Text - Custom 6 Press the EXIT button to exit. Adjusting the Custom Picture Your 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 the Custom. Press the ENTER button. 5 Select the option (Contrast, Brightness) to be adjusted by pressing the or button. Press the ENTER button. Result: The horizontal bar is displayed. 6 Press the or button to reach the required setting. 7 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.

You can change the screen background colour according to your preference. 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 the Colour Tone. Press the ENTER button. Result: The following options are available: Cool - Normal - Warm - Custorm 5 When you are satisfied with your choice, press the EXIT button to return to normal viewing.

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 the Colour Control. Press the ENTER button. 5 Select the option (Red, Green, Blue) to be adjusted by pressing the or button. Press the ENTER button. Result: The horizontal bar is displayed. 6 Press the or button to reach the required setting. 7 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.

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 picture or black and white picture. Sound and picture interference. Blurred or snowy picture, distorted sound. 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 Check that the mains lead has been connected to a wall socket. N Check that you have pressed the POWER button. N Check the picture contrast and brightness settings. N Check the volume. N Check the volume. N Check whether the MUTE button has been pressed on the remote control. N Adjust the colour settings. N Check that the broadcast system selected is correct. N Try to identify the electrical appliance that is affecting the set and move it further away. N Plug your set into a different mains socket. N Check the direction, location and connections of your aerial. This interference is often due to the use of an indoor aerial. N Replace the remote control batteries. N Clean the upper edge of the remote control (transmission window). N Check the battery terminals. N Check that the signal cable is firmly connected to the PC. N Check that the PC is turned on. N Check the maximum resolution and the frequency of the video adapter. N Compare these values with the data in the Display Modes. (refer to page 49) N Adjust the Coarse or Fine function. (refer to page 39) N The TV is using its power management system. N Move the computer’s mouse or press any key on the keyboard.

switching your set into a low-power mode when it has not been used for a certain period of time. The available modes are “On”, “Standby”, “Sleep”, and “Deep Sleep”. PowerSaver operates with a VESA DPMS compliant video card installed in your computer. You use a software utility installed on your computer to set up this feature. State Normal Operation Power-Saving Function mode (EPA/NUTEK) Horizontal Sync Active Inactive Vertical Sync Active Inactive Power Indicator Off Red, Blinking (1 sec interval) Power Consumption 40W Less than 3W ➣ This set automatically returns to normal operation when horizontal and vertical sync are restored. This occurs when you move the computer’s mouse or press any key on the keyboard. Troubleshooting: Before Contacting Service Personnel In PC mode, the image is not stable and may appear to vibrate. In PC mode, the image is not centred on the screen. 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. N If the setting is not correct, use your computer utility programme to change the display settings. N Adjust the horizontal and vertical position. Your set supports multiscan display functions within the following frequency domain: Horizontal frequency(kHz) Vertical frequency(Hz) Maximum refresh rate (at 75Hz) 30~69 50~75 1024X768 04-BN68-00438S-01Eng.qxd 6/15/04 8:43 AM Page 47

Model Name Panel Size Display Size Type Pixel Pitch Viewing Angle Frequency Horizontal Vertical Display Color Resolution Optimum Maximum Input Signal Sync. Video Signal Video Color System Video System Power Supply Input Power Consumption Maximum Power Saving Dimension (W x D x H) TV Body With stand Weight With stand Environmental Considerations Operationg Temperature Operating Humidity Storage Temperature Storage Humidity Audio Characteristics Audio Input PC Audio Input Audio Output Headphone Output Frequency Response LE15E31S 30 ~ 69kHz 50 ~ 75Hz 16.2 Million 40W <3W 4.05kg(8.92lbs) AC 100V ~ 240V (50 / 60Hz) 1024 x 768@60Hz 1024 x 768@75Hz H/V Separate, TTL, P or N 0.7 Vp-p @75 Ω PAL / NTSC / SECAM CVBS, S-VHS, RGB 50°F to 104°F (10°C to 40°C) 10%to 80%, non-condensing -4°F to 113°F (-20°C to 45°C) 5%to 95%, non-condensing RCA Jack (L, R), 0.5Vrms(-9dB) 3.5ø Stereo Jack, 0.5Vrms(-9dB) 2.5W x 2 Max.10mW Output(3.5ø Stereo Jack 32) RF : 80Hz ~15kHz at -3dB A/V : 80Hz ~20kHz at -3dB 331.6(H) x 254.9(V)mm 13.05(H) X 10.03(V)inch 304.1(H) x 228.1(V)mm 11.97(H) X 8.98(V)inch a-si TFT active matrix 0.297(H) x 0.297(V)mm 140/115 460.9 X 82.1 X 305.5 mm (18.14 X 3.23 X 12.02 inch) 460.9 X 182.2 X 325.1 mm (18.14 X 7.17 X 12.79 inch)

automatically. If the signal from the system doesn’t equal the standard signal mode, adjust the mode by referring to your Videocard user guide; otherwise there may be no video. For the display modes listed below, the screen image has been optimized during manufacture. Mode(PC) Resolution Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) Pixel Clock Frequency (MHz) Sync Polarity (H/V) 720X400 640X480 640X480 800X600 800X600 1024X768 1024X768 31.469 31.469 37.500 46.875 37.879 48.363 60.023 70.087 59.940 75.000 75.000 60.317 60.004 75.029 28.322 25.175 31.500 49.500 40.000 65.000 78.750 - / + - / - - / - + / + + / + - / - + / + SVGA XGA VGA

If you plan to take your TV with you to a foreign country, please be aware of the different television systems that are in use around the world. A TV designed for one system may not work properly with another system due to differences in the TV channel frequencies. The maximum tilt angle is 10 degrees in the backward direction. Please do not tilt the television beyond the specified range. Using excessive force to tilt the television beyond the specified range may cause permanent damage to the mechanical part of the stand.

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. 1. Insert the locking device into the Kensington slot on the LCD TV (Figure 1), and turn it in the locking direction (Figure 2). 2. Connect the Kensington lock cable. 3. Fix the Kensington lock to a desk or a heavy stationary object. Figure 2 Figure 1 Cable

Connect the hinge to the wall mount bracket. 1 Secure the bracket to the wall. 2 Use (a) holes to attach the VESA mount. Use (b) holes to attach the Wall mount. This installation is to be used when attaching the wall mount to a concrete wall. When attaching to other building materials, please contact your nearest dealer. English-52

Remove the base from the TV set. 3 Mount the TV on the wall mount bracket. # The wall mount bracket is sold separately. 4 Holder-Wall : 1EA Rubber : 4EA Holder-LCD L/R : 2EA Holder-Ass'y : 1EA Screw FH 4 x 8 : 10EA Anchor : 4EA Screw BH 4 x 25 : 4EA English-53

- 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