Samsung LW46G15W manuale d’uso

LCD TV L W46G15W Owner’ s Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly , and retain it for future reference. P ICTURE I N P ICTURE (PIP) TELETEXT This dvice is a class B digital apparatus. BN68-00746A(GAIA2_Euro_ENG) 2004/08/23 03:54 PM Page 1[...]

English - 2 P recautions When Using the Still Image • 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 for[...]

English - 3 P recautions When Using the Still Image (continued) • 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). • When you watch a[...]

English - 4 Contents ◆ C ONNECTING AND P REP ARING Y OUR T ELEVISION ■ Precautions When Using the Still Image ....................................................... 2 ■ Control Panel ................................................................................................. 6 ■ Connection Panel .......................................[...]

English - 5 Contents (continued) ◆ U SING Y OUR T ELEVISION (continued) ■ Setting up the Melody Sound ........................................................................ 43 ■ Selecting the Sound Mode ............................................................................ 44 ■ Setting and Displaying the Current Time ...............[...]

English - 6 Contr ol P anel ( 1 ) SOURCE External input selection. Confirm your choice(Store or Enter) on the on-screen menu. ( 2 ) MENU Press to open or exit from the on-screen menu, or return to the previous menu. ( 3 ) Power Indicator Indicator Power off : Red Power on : Off Timer on : Green ( 4 ) - + Adjust the volume. Also used to select or ad[...]

English - 7 Connection P anel ➢ For further details about the connections, refer to pages 58~63. ☛ Whenever you connect an audio or video system to your television, ensure that all elements are switched off. Refer to the documentation supplied with your equipment for detailed connection instructions and associated safety precautions. ( 1 ) OPTI[...]

English - 8 You must insert or replace the batteries in the remote control when you: ◆ Purchase the television. ◆ 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 , then pulling firmly to remove it. 2 Insert two R03, UM4, “AAA” 1.5V or eq[...]

English - 9 Infrared Remote Contr ol PICTURE SIZE MENU DISPLAY/ TELETEXT INDEX TELEVISION STANDBY INFORMATION DISPLAY/ TELETEXT REVEAL EXIT FROM ANY DISPLAY TELETEXT SUB-PAGE TELETEXT SIZE SELECTION AUTOMATIC SWITCH-OFF/ TELETEXT PAGE HOLD SOUND MODE SELECTION CONFIRM YOUR CHOICE (STORE OR ENTER) TruSurround XT MODE SELECTION DIRECT CHANNEL SELECTI[...]

English - 10 W all Installation Instructions Wall Mount Bracket List of Contents (Sold Separately) Plastic Screw Anchors Screws Installation Notes ◆ The wall attachment panel is sold separately. ◆ Do not install the product in any location other than a vertical wall. ◆ To protect the performance of your product and prevent problems, avoid the[...]

English - 11 W all Installation Instructions (continued) 1 Remove the 6 screws from the back of the TV. 3 Assemble the plastic screw anchors and the screws. 5 Put the four holders on the back of the TV into the holes on the wall bracket ! , lower the TV @ and hang the TV on the bracket. Fasten the TV securely to the wall bracket with stick screws a[...]

English - 12 Using the Anti-Thef t Loc k The kensington lock is a device used to physically secure the TV when using it in a public place. ◆ The TV is designed to use the anti-theft lock. ◆ The lock device is used to secure the TV when it is used in a public place. ◆ The appearance and locking method may differ depending on the manufacturer. [...]

English - 13 Connecting a S atellite Receiv er or Decoder In order to watch television programmes broadcast via a satellite network, you must connect a satellite receiver to the back of the TV. Also, in order to descramble a coded transmission signal, you must connect a decoder to the back of the TV. ◆ Using a SCART cable Connect the receiver (or[...]

English - 14 S witc hing Y our T elevision On and Of f TV The mains lead is attached to the back of your television. 1 Plug the mains lead into an appropriate socket. ➢ The main voltage is indicated on the back of the television and the frequency is 50 or 60Hz. 2 Press the “ ” button (On/Off) on the front of the television. Result : The Stand[...]

English - 15 F amiliarizing Y ourself with the Remote Control The remote control is used mainly to: ◆ Change channels and adjust the volume ◆ Set up the television 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 - st[...]

English - 16 When the television is initially powered on several basic customer settings proceed automatically and subsequently. The following settings are available. 1 If the television is in Standby mode, press the POWER () button on the remote control. Result : The message Plug & Play is displayed. 2 To start Plug & Play, press the ENTER[...]

English - 17 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 Setup . Result : The options available in the Setup group are displayed. 3 Press the ENTER () button. 4 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Plug & Play . Press the ENTER () button. Result :[...]

English - 18 You can scan for the frequency ranges available to you, (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[...]

English - 19 This operation allows you to change the programme numbers of stored channels. This operation may be necessary after using the auto store. You can delete those channels you do not want to keep. 1 Press the MENU () button. Result : The main menu is displayed. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Channel . Result : The options availabl[...]

English - 20 Storing Channels Manuall y You can store the television 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 me[...]

English - 21 12 If you know the number of the channel to be stored, see the following steps. ◆ Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Channel , then press the ENTER () button. ◆ Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select C (Air channel) or S (Cable channel). ◆ Press the √ button. ◆ Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the required number, then[...]

English - 22 You can exclude channels of your choice from the channel scan operation. When you scan through the stored channels, those that 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 ?[...]

English - 23 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 : The main menu is displayed. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Channel . Result : The options available in the Channel group are displayed. 3 Press t[...]

English - 24 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 the signal is weak or distorted, you may have to fine tune the channel manually. 1 Press the MENU () button. Result : The main menu is displayed. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Channel . [...]

English - 25 This feature is very useful in situations where the TV is used in weak signal areas because it amplifies the TV signal in those area, but it does not improve the noise. 1 Press the MENU () button. Result : The main menu is displayed. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Channel . Result : The options available in the Channel group a[...]

English - 26 You can select the picture mode which best corresponds to your viewing requirements. 1 Press the MENU () b u t t on. Result : The main menu is displayed. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Picture . Result : The options available in the Picture group are displayed. 3 Press the ENTER () button. Result : Mode is selected . 4 Press t[...]

English - 27 Your television has several settings options that allow you to control the picture quality. 1 Press the MENU () b u t t on. Result : The main menu is displayed. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Picture . Result : The options available in the Picture group are displayed. 3 Press the ENTER () button. 4 Press the ▲ or ▼ button [...]

English - 28 Your television has several settings options that allow you to control the picture quality in PC or DVI mode. 1 Press the MENU () b u t t on. Result : The main menu is displayed. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Picture . Result : The options available in the Picture group are displayed. 3 Press the ENTER () button. 4 Press the [...]

English - 29 This feature brings you more detailed images with 3D noise reduction, detail enrichment, contrast and white enhancement. A new image Compensation Algorithm gives brighter, clearer, more detailed images. DNIe TM technology will always deliver the best quality pictures from any signal. 1 Press the MENU () button. Result : The main menu i[...]

English - 30 You can display a sub picture within the main picture of a TV programme or external A/V devices. In this way you can watch a TV programme or monitor the video input from any connected devices while watching TV or other video input. 1 Press the MENU () button. Result : The main menu is displayed. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select [...]

English - 31 11 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Position . Press the ENTER () button. Result : The available positions are displayed. --- ➢ The Position menu is available when the Size is small. 12 Select a position for the sub picture by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button. Press the ENTER () button. 13 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Pro[...]

English - 32 My Colour Control mode allows users to adjust colours according to their preferences, by adjusting skin, sky ,and grass tones using the predefined settings (Blue, Green, Pink, Standard, or Custom) without affecting other colours on the screen. 1 Press the MENU () button. Result : The main menu is displayed. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ butto[...]

English - 33 Se t ting the My Colour Contr ol Mode (Detail Control) These settings can be adjusted to suit your personal preferences. 1 Press the MENU () button. Result : The main menu is displayed. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Picture . Result : The options available in the Picture group are displayed. 3 Press the ENTER () button. 4 Pre[...]

English - 34 Dynamic Contrast automatically detects the visual signal and adjusts to create optimum contrast. 1 Press the MENU () button. Result : The main menu is displayed. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Picture . Result : The options available in the Picture group are displayed. 3 Press the ENTER () button. 4 Press the ▲ or ▼ button[...]

English - 35 This option adjusts the Red, Blue, or Green colour to enhance the image according to the user’s particular colour weakness. 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 Pr[...]

English - 36 S electing the Picture Size You can select the picture size which best corresponds to your viewing requirements. 1 Press the MENU () b u t t on. Result : The main menu is displayed. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Picture . Result : The options available in the Picture group are displayed. 3 Press the ENTER () button. 4 Press t[...]

English - 37 You can freeze the picture when watching a television programme simply by pressing the “STILL ( )” button. To return to normal viewing, press it again. F reezing the Current Picture 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 v[...]

English - 38 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 Sound . Result : The options available in the Sound group are displayed. 3 Press the ENTER () button. Result : Mode is selected . 4 Press th[...]

English - 39 Your television has several settings which allow you to control the sound quality. 1 Press the MENU () button. Result : The main menu is displayed. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Sound . Result : The options available in the Sound group are displayed. 3 Press the ENTER () button. 4 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Equaliz[...]

English - 40 Each broadcasting station has its own signal conditions, and so it is not easy to adjust the volume every time the channel is changed. This feature lets you automatically adjust the volume of the desired channel by lowering the sound output when the modulation signal is high or by raising the sound output when the modulation signal is [...]

English - 41 TruSurround XT is a patented SRS technology that solves the problem of playing 5.1 multichannel content over two speakers. TruSurround delivers a compelling, virtual surround sound experience through any two-speaker playback system, including internal television speakers. It is fully compatible with all multichannel formats. 1 Press th[...]

English - 42 If your TV is connected to a Sub Woofer, you can select the Sub Woofer output, volume and cut-off frequencies. 1 Press the MENU () button. Result : The main menu is displayed. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Sound . Result : The options available in the Sound group are displayed. 3 Press the ENTER () button. 4 Press the ▲ or [...]

English - 43 You can hear clear melody sound when the television is powered on or 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 Melody . Press t[...]

English - 44 S electing the Sound Mode The “DUAL I-II” button displays/controls the processing and output of the audio signal. When power is switched on, the mode is automatically preset to either “Dual I ” or “Stereo”, depending on the current transmission. ➢ ◆ If the receiving conditions deteriorate, listening will be easier if th[...]

English - 45 You can set the television clock so that the current time is displayed when pressing the “INFO ( ) ” button. You must also set the time if you wish to use the automatic on or off timers. ➢ When pressing the “” button (On/Off) on the panel of the television, the clock setting will be reset. 1 Press the MENU () button. Result :[...]

English - 46 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 : 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 Pr[...]

English - 47 You can set the On or Off timers so that the television 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 45). 1 Press th[...]

English - 48 The frequency and position of the PC screen can be automatically adjusted. 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 [...]

English - 49 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 group are display[...]

English - 50 Adjust the PC’s screen positioning if it does not fit the TV screen. 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 ENTE[...]

English - 51 Use this function to return the screen settings to the 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 ENTE[...]

English - 52 Vi e wing an External Signal S ource Use the remote control to switch between viewing signals from connected equipment, such as VCR, DVD, Set-Top Box, and the TV source (broadcast or cable). 1 Press the MENU () button. Result : The options available in the Input group are displayed. 2 Press the ENTER () button. Result : Source List is [...]

English - 53 Redirecting an Input to the External Output Your television enables you to choose which audio/video signals are output to the external connector. 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 E[...]

English - 54 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 [...]

English - 55 You can display teletext information at any time on your television. ☛ 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 button. 2 Press the TTX/MIX () bu[...]

English - 56 S electing Display Options When you have displayed a teletext page, you can select various options to suit your requirements. To display... Press the... ◆ Hidden text (reveal) (answers to quiz games, for example) ◆ The normal screen (reveal) again ◆ A secondary page (sub-page) ◆ The broadcast when searching for a page (cancel) [...]

English - 57 S electing a T eletext P age You can enter the page number directly by pressing the number buttons on the remote control. 1 Enter the three-digit page number given in the content by pressing the corresponding number buttons. Result : The current page counter is increased by one and the page is then displayed. If the selected page is li[...]

English - 58 Connecting to External Input/Output EXT 1 is used for equipment with an RGB output, such as video game devices or video disc players. TV Rear View VCR Decoder / Video game device Video disc player Satellite receiver ① This end can be fitted with: ◆ A SCART connector ◆ An S-Video connector and two audio RCA connectors (L+R); EXT 2[...]

English - 59 Connecting to the RC A Input The RCA ( VIDEO + AUDIO-L and R ) connectors are used for equipment, such as camcorders, video disc players, and some video game devices. TV Side View Camcorder Video game device Video disc player Connecting to the S-V ideo Input The S-VIDEO and AUDIO-L and R connectors are used for equipment with an S-Vide[...]

English - 60 Connecting to the Digital A udio Input The OPTICAL AUDIO OUT connector is used for equipment with digital in (to take digital sound). But the optical out is available only when you use the HDMI digital in. TV Rear View Home Theater Connecting Headphones You can connect a set of headphones to your television if you wish to watch a telev[...]

English - 61 Connecting to the HDMI Input Connecting to the Component Input ➢ The COMPONENT IN and COMPONENT AUDIO IN connectors are used for equipment with a DVD or DTV receiver out. (480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p) DVD TV Rear View DTV receiver TV Rear View DVD The HDMI IN connector is used for equipment with a HDMI out. and BN68-00[...]

English - 62 Connecting to the A ctiv e Sub W oofer Speak er The SUB WOOFER OUT connector is used for active sub woofer speaker with a woofer in. TV Rear View Active Sub Woofer Speaker BN68-00746A(GAIA2_Euro_ENG) 2004/08/23 03:56 PM Page 62[...]

English - 63 Connecting to the D VI Input The DVI IN ( D igital V isual I nterface) and DVI AUDIO IN-L and R connectors are used for equipment with a DVI out. TV Rear View ➢ ◆ If there is a DVI port, connect a DVI-D video cable (supports digital signals only) instead of a PC video cable for better picture quality. ◆ Refer to the picture above[...]

English - 64 Se t ting up Y our PC Sof tware (Windo ws only) 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 infor[...]

English - 65 Input Mode (PC/D VI) Both screen position and size will vary depending on the type of PC monitor and its resolution. The table below shows all of the display modes that are supported: (N: Negative / P: Positive) ◆ Adjust the PC display setup to the resolution and frequency values that are supported by the TV. ◆ Please read the user[...]

English - 66 Pin Conf igurations ➢ Pins 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, and 16 are used for RGB processing and are only wired on the EXT 1 , EXT 2 , or EXT 3 connector. Pin Signal 1 Audio output R 2 Audio input R 3 Audio output L 4 Audio chassis return 5 Video chassis return (RGB blue) 6 Audio input L 7 RGB blue input 8 Switching voltage 9 Video chassis ret[...]

English - 67 Pr ogramming the Remote Contr ol f or Other Components Your TV comes equipped with a universal remote control. In addition to controlling the TV, the universal remote control can also operate a VCR, Cable box (CATV), DVD player, and Set-Top Box made by Samsung (even if your VCR, Cable box, and DVD player are made by manufacturers other[...]

English - 68 Pr ogramming the Remote Contr ol f or Other Components (continued) Admiral Aiwa Akai Audio Dynamics Bell&Howell Broksonic Candle Canon Citizen Colortyme Craig Curtis Mathes Daewoo DBX Dimensia Dynatech Emerson Fisher Funai General Electric Go Video LG (Goldstar) Harman Kardon Hitachi Instant Replay JC Penny JVC Kenwood KLH Lioyd Lo[...]

English - 69 Pr ogramming the Remote Contr ol f or Other Components (continued) Sylvania Symphonic Tandy Tashika Tatung Teac Technics Teknika TMK Toshiba 021, 025, 036, 056, 059 025 018, 025 006 037 025, 037, 068 021 006, 021, 025, 031 066 003, 019, 029, 051, 052 Totevision Unitech Vector Research Victor Video Concepts Videosonic Wards Yamaha Zenit[...]

English - 70 Tr oubleshooting: Before Contacting S ervice 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 the television and contact your local dealer. No sound or picture Normal picture but no sound No pic[...]

English - 71 Te c hnical and En vir onmental Specif ications Model LW46G15W Panel Size 46" Diagonal Display Size 1018.08 (H)x572.67 (V)mm Type a-si TFT active matrix Pixel Pitch 0.17675 (H) x 0.53025 (V)mm Viewing Angle 170/170 (H/V) Frequency Horizontal 30 ~ 68 kHz Vertical 56 ~ 85 Hz Display Color 16,777,216 colour Resolution Maximum 1920 x [...]

ELECTRONICS BN68-00746A-00 - 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. BN68-00746A(GAIA2_Euro_ENG) 2004/08/23 03:56 PM Page 72[...]