Samsung LW17N23W manual

LCD TV L W17N23W Owner’ s Instr uctions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly , and retain it for future reference. ON-SCREEN MENUS PC DISPLA Y PICTURE IN PICTURE (PIP) TELETEXT 01-BN68-00437D-01Eng 9/24/03 3:57 AM Page 1[...]

English-2 Caution CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE REAR COVER, NO USER SERVICEABLE P ARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION The lightning flash and arrow head within the triangle is a warning sign alerting you of “dangerous voltage” inside the product. The excla[...]

English-3 Saf ety Instr uctions These illustrations represent precautions concerning your set. THIS DEVICE IS NOT FOR USE IN INDUSTRIAL ENVIRONMENTS Do not expose your set to extreme temperature or humidity conditions. Do not expose your set to direct sunlight. Do not expose your set to liquids. If your set is broken, do not try to repair it yourse[...]

English-4 Contents ◆ F OREWORD ■ Caution .......................................................................................................... 2 ■ Safety Instructions ......................................................................................... 3 ◆ C ONNECTING AND P REP ARING Y OUR TV ■ Viewing the Control Panel .........[...]

English-5 Contents ◆ S ETTING THE T IME ■ Setting the Clock ........................................................................................... 40 ■ Switching Off Automatically ........................................................................... 41 ■ Switching the T elevision On and Off Automatically .........................[...]

English-6 Viewing the Contr ol Panel TV/VIDEO Displays a menu of all of the available input sources (TV - A V1 - A V2 - A V3 - S-Video - PC). MENU Opens the on-screen menu. - + Moves the selector left or right on the OSD. Increases or decreases the level of audio volume and the values of the selected function. Moves the selector up or down on the O[...]

English-7 Viewing the Connection Panel 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 01-BN68-00437D-01Eng 9/24/03 3:58 AM Page 7[...]

English-8 Viewing the Connection Panel Connecting an Aerial or Cable Television Network (depending on the model) T o 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-T op Box, VCR, or DVD - Connect the [...]

English-9 Viewing the Connection Panel 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 “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. - Headph[...]

English-10 Viewing Pictur es F r om Exter nal Sour ces Once you have connected up your various audio and video systems, you can view the different sources by selecting the appropriate input. 1 Check that all the necessary connections have been made (refer to pages 8 and 9 for further details). 2 PC button... Press the PC button to choose PC mode. V[...]

English-11 Inser ting the Ba tteries in the R emote Contr ol Y ou 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 t[...]

English-12 Viewing the Remote Control The performance of the remote control may be affected by bright light. T elevision On/Off Picture size selection T emporary sound switch-off V olume up or down Select to the TV mode directly Menu display and change confirmation Sound mode selection Sound effect selection Numeric buttons for direct channel acces[...]

English-13 Viewing the Remote Control T eletext index Exit from the teletext display T eletext sub page T eletext display/mix both teletext information and the normal broadcast T eletext cancel Fasttext topic selection (T eletext Functions) T eletext hold T eletext mode selection (LIST/FLOF) T eletext store T eletext reveal T eletext size selection[...]

English-14 Switc hing On and Of f The mains lead is attached to the rear of your set. If you purchased this set in the United Kingdom, refer to page 62 for further instructions on plug wiring. 1 Plug the mains lead into an appropriate socket. Result : When the adaptor is plugged in, the LED turns red. 2 Press the POWER button to switch on. 3 T o sw[...]

English-15 Becoming F amiliar with the Remote Control The remote control is used mainly to: Change channels and adjust the volume Set up your set using the on-screen menu system The following table presents the most frequently used buttons and their functions. Button Viewing Function Menu Function Used to display the next - stored channel. Used to [...]

English-16 Plug & Play 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[...]

English-17 Plug & Play 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 : Th[...]

English-18 Selecting TV Mode or an Input Sour ce Y ou 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 or button to select the Input . Result : The options available in the Input g[...]

English-19 Editing an Input Source Name 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 or button to select the Input . Resu[...]

English-20 Choosing Y our Langua ge 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 [...]

English-21 Storing Channels Automa ticall y Y ou 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 b[...]

English-22 Storing Channels Manuall y Y ou 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.[...]

English-23 Storing Channels Manuall y 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[...]

English-24 Editing the Channels Y ou 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 displa[...]

English-25 Sor ting the Stored Channels Y ou 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 t[...]

English-26 Giving Channels Names If channel name information is broadcast when you store the channels either manually or automatically , the names are assigned to the channels directly . Y ou 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 [...]

English-27 Fine T uning 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 : The main menu is displayed. 2 Press the or[...]

English-28 Changing the Picture Standar d Y ou 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. 4 Press the ENTER [...]

English-29 Adjusting the Custom Picture Y our 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 th[...]

English-30 Adjusting the Screen Backg round Colour Y ou 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 t[...]

English-31 Selecting the Picture F or ma t F r eezing the Cur r ent Picture Y ou can select the picture format 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[...]

English-32 Viewing the Pictur e In Pictur e (PIP) Y ou can display a sub picture within the main picture of a set programme or video input. In this way you can watch or monitor the set programme or video input from any connected equipment while watching the set or other video input. 1 Press the MENU button. Result : The main menu is displayed. 2 Pr[...]

English-33 Viewing the Pictur e In Pictur e (PIP) 10 Press the or button to select the Position . Press the ENTER button. Select the position of the sub picture by pressing the or button and then press the ENTER button. Result : Y ou can move the sub picture counterclockwise. When the size of sub picture is set to Double1 or Double2 , this feature [...]

English-34 Changing the Sound Standar d Y ou 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. 4 Press the ENTER bu[...]

English-35 Adjusting the Custom Sound The sound 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 the Sound . Result : The options available in the Sound group are displayed. 3 Press the ENTER button. 4 Press the or button to select the Custom So[...]

English-36 Selecting W O W Sur r ound 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 : 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 [...]

English-37 Selecting Auto V olume Control 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 V olume . Pr[...]

English-38 Adjusting Y our Headphone Pr ef er ences Y ou can adjust the headphone settings to suit your preferences. The following headphones settings are available: V olume, Balance, Bass, Treble. 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 gr[...]

English-39 Selecting a Sound Mode f or the Sub-Screen 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 the Sound Select . Press the ENTER button. 5 Press the or button to[...]

English-40 Setting the Cloc k 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 is selected. 5 Press the ENTER button. Press the or button to set the Hour . 6 Pres[...]

English-41 Switc hing Of f Automa ticall y Y ou can select a time period of between -- 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 Pre[...]

English-42 Switc hing the T ele vision On and Of f Automa ticall y Y ou 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 [...]

English-43 Setting the Blue Screen Mode Displaying Infor mation 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 ma[...]

English-44 Setting Up Y our PC Software (Based on W indo ws 2000) 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 W indows and your particular video card. However , even if your actual screens look different, the same basic set-[...]

English-45 Coar se and Fine T uning of the Ima ge 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 Setup . Press the ENTER button. Result : The options available in the PC[...]

English-46 Changing the Image Position 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 Setup . Press ENTER button. Result : The options available in the PC Setup menu are[...]

English-47 Initializing the Image Settings Y ou 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 Setup . Pr[...]

English-48 Adjusting the PC Screen Automatically 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 Setup . Press ENTER button. Result : The options available in the PC Setu[...]

English-49 T elete xt F eature Most television channels provide written information services via teletext. Information provided includes: T elevision 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 Broadcast[...]

English-50 Displaying the T elete xt Infor mation Y ou can display Teletext information at any time on your set. ☛ For T eletext 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 T eletext service using the or b[...]

English-51 Selecting a P age by Number Y ou 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 linke[...]

English-52 Using FL OF to Select a P age 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 TEXT/MIX button. 2 Press the coloured button corresponding to the topic that you wish to select; the available t[...]

English-53 Storing T elete xt Pages Y ou 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 t[...]

English-54 T r oubleshooting: Before Contacting Ser vice P er sonnel 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 pictur[...]

English-55 P ow erSa v er This set has a built-in power management system called PowerSaver . This system saves energy by 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 [...]

English-56 T ec hnical and Environmental Specifications Model L W17N23W Panel Size 17” Diagonal Display Size 370.56 (H) x 222.36 (V) mm T ype a-si TFT active matrix Pixel Pitch 0.2895 (H) x 0.2895 (V) mm Viewing Angle 170/170 (Horizontal/V ertical) Frequency Horizontal 30 ~ 68 kHz V ertical 56 ~ 85 Hz Display colour 16,777,216 colours Display Res[...]

English-57 Display Modes If the signal from the system equals the standard signal mode, the screen is adjusted automatically . If the signal from the system does not equal the standard signal mode, adjust the mode with reference to the V ideo card user guide, as the screen may not display or only the power LED may be on. For the display modes liste[...]

English-58 Maintenance of Y our T ele vision T o avoid risk of electric shock, do not disassemble the TV cabinet. Users must not service the TV . User maintenance is restricted to cleaning, as explained below: Unplug the television from the power outlet before cleaning. ◆ When you clean the TFT -LCD and the external panel, please apply the recomm[...]

English-59 Ho w to connect the cables and stand base Do NOT lift the TV set by the stand. The stand is not screwed to the TV set and lifting the set by the stand may cause injury . Remove the cover as shown in the picture. 1 Connect the cables as shown in the picture. 2 Replace the cover . 3 Attach the stand to the TV set as shown in the picture. N[...]

English-60 Installing the W all Mount Kit (Sold separately) 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, ple[...]

English-61 Installing the W all Mount Kit (Sold separately) 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 04-BN68-00437D-01Eng 9/24/03 4:01 [...]

English-62 W iring the Mains P ower Supply Plug (UK Onl y) ◆ 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 f[...]

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- AFTER SALES SER VICE - 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 04-BN68-00437D-01Eng 9/24/03 4:01 AM Page 64[...]