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USER MANUAL LE23R71W SAMSUNG

LCD TV Contact SAMSUNG WORLD-WIDE If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care centre. LE23R7 Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. ON-SCREEN MENUS PC DISPLAY PICTURE IN PICTURE (PIP) TELETEXT Register your product at www.samsung.com/global/register BN68-01074G-00 SEOGU-Still.qxd 8/11/06 8:52 AM Page 1 © 2006 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. BN68-01074G-00Eng.qxd 8/17/06 6:25 AM Page 1 English Contents

CONNECTING AND PREPARING YOUR TV

List of Parts .............................................................. Installing the Stand .................................................. Installing the Wall Mount Kit ................................ Viewing the Control Panel ........................................ Viewing the Connection Panel.................................. Viewing the Remote Control .................................... Installing Batteries in the Remote Control ................ Switching On and Off................................................ Placing Your Television in Standby Mode ................ Plug & Play ..............................................................

SETTING THE OTHERS

• Choosing Your Language p. 15
• Using the Game Mode p. 16
• Using the Energy Saving Feature p. 16
• Setting the Blue Screen Mode / Selecting the Melody p. 16
• Selecting the Source p. 17
• Editing the Input Source Names p. 17

USING THE TELETEXT FEATURE

• Teletext Decoder p. 17
• Displaying the Teletext Information p. 18
• Selecting a Specific Teletext Page p. 18
• Using Fastext to Select a Teletext Page p. 19

SETTING THE CHANNELS

Storing Channels Automatically................................ 7 Storing Channels Manually ...................................... 8 Editing the Channels ................................................ 8

SETTING THE PC

SETTING THE PICTURE

• Changing the Picture Standard p. 9
• Adjusting the Custom Picture p. 9
• Changing the Colour Tone p. 10
• Resetting the Picture Settings to the Factory Defaults p. 10
• Changing the Picture Size p. 10
• Digital Noise Reduction / Dynamic Contrast p. 11
• Viewing the Picture In Picture (PIP) p. 11
• Freezing the Picture p. 12

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE

Troubleshooting: Before Contacting Service Personnel ..................21 Technical and Environmental Specifications ......21

SETTING THE SOUND

• Changing the Sound Standard p. 12
• Adjusting the Sound Settings p. 12
• Adjusting the Volume Automatically p. 13
• Listening to the Sound of the Sub Picture p. 13
• Resetting the Sound Settings to the Factory defaults p. 13
• Selecting the Sound mode p. 13

SETTING THE TIME

Setting and Displaying the Current Time..............14 Setting the Sleep Timer ........................................14 Switching the Television On and Off Automatically......................................15 Symbol English-1 Press Important Note One-Touch Button BN68-01074G-00Eng.qxd 8/17/06 6:25 AM Page 2 List of Parts Please make sure the following items are included with your LCD TV. If any items are missing, contact your dealer. M4 X L16 Remote Control & Batteries (AAA x 2) Power Cord Owner’s Instructions Cover-Bottom Stand Screw X 4 Warranty card Safety Guide Stand Cleaning Cloth Registration Cards Warranty card / Safety Guide / Registration Cards (Not available in all locations) Installing the Stand <2> <3>

1. Place the TV faced down on a soft cloth or cushion on a table.

2. Put the stand into the hole at the bottom of the TV.

3. Insert screw into the hole indicated and tighten.

Installing the Wall Mount Kit Wall mount items (sold separately) allow you to mount the TV on the wall. For detailed information on installing the wall mount, see the instructions provided with the Wall Mount items. Contact a technician for assistance when installing the wall mounted bracket. Samsung Electronics is not responsible for any damage to the product or injury to yourself or others if you elect to install the TV on your own. Remove the stand and cover the bottom hole with a cap and fasten with two screws. English-2 BN68-01074G-00Eng.qxd 8/17/06 6:25 AM Page 3 Viewing the Control Panel The product colour and shape may vary depending on the model. SOURCE Toggles between all the available input sources (TV, Ext.1, Ext.2, AV, S-Video, Component, PC, HDMI). In the on-screen menu, use this button as you use the ENTER button on the remote control. MENU Press to see an on-screen menu of your TV’s features. Speakers (Power) Press to turn the TV on and off. Power Indicator Blinks and turns off when the power is on and lights up in stand-by mode. Remote Control Sensor Aim the remote control towards this spot on the TV. Press to decrease or increase the volume. In the on-screen menu, use the buttons as you use the and buttons on the remote control. Press to change channels. In the on-screen menu, use the buttons as you use the and buttons on the remote control. (Without the Remote Control, You can turn on TV by using the Channel buttons.) English-3 BN68-01074G-00Eng.qxd 8/17/06 6:25 AM Page 4 Viewing the Connection Panel

Whenever you connect an external device to your TV, make sure that power on the unit is turned off. When connecting an external device, match the colour of the connection terminal to the cable. Connecting an Aerial or Cable Television Network 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 out connectors on the A/V device. Connecting Computer - Connect the D- Sub cable (optional) to “PC (PC IN)” on the rear of your set and the other end to the Video Card of your computer. - Connect the stereo audio cable (optional) to “AUDIO (PC IN)” on the rear of your set and the other end to “Audio Out” of the sound card on your computer. Connecting HDMI/DVI - Supports connections between HDMI-connection-enabled AV devices (Set-Top Boxes, DVD players, AV receivers and digital TVs). - No additional Audio connection is needed for an HDMI to HDMI connection. What is HDMI? - “High Definition Multimedia interface” allows the transmission of high definition digital video data and multiple channels of digital audio ( 5.1 channels). - The HDMI/DVI terminal supports DVI connection to an extended device with the appropriate cable (not supplied). The difference between HDMI and DVI is that the HDMI device is smaller in size, has the HDCP (High Bandwidth Digital Copy Protection) coding feature installed, and supports multi - channel digital audio. You should use the DVI-to-HDMI cable or DVI-HDMI Adapter for the connection, and the “R - AUDIO - L” terminal onDVI for sound output. - When connecting this product via HDMI or DVI to a Set Top Box, DVD Player or Games Console etc, make sure that it has been set to a compatible video output mode as shown in the table below. Failure to observe this may result in picture distortion, image breakup or no picture. - Do not attempt to connect the HDMI/DVI connector to a PC or Laptop Graphics Card. (This will result in a blank screen being displayed) English-4 BN68-01074G-00Eng.qxd 8/17/06 6:25 AM Page 5 Connecting Set-Top Box, VCR or DVD - Connect the VCR or DVD SCART cable (optional) to the SCART connector of the VCR or DVD. Connecting External A/V Devices - Connect RCA (optional) or S-VIDEO cable (optional) to an appropriate external A/V device such as VCR, DVD or Camcorder. - Connect RCA audio cables (optional) to “R - AUDIO - L” on the rear of your set and the other ends to corresponding audio out connectors on the A/V device. - Headphone may be connected to the headphone output ( ) on the rear of your set. While the headphone is connected, the sound from the built-in speakers will be disabled. Connecting Component Devices (DTV/DVD) - Connect component video cables (optional) to component connector (“PR”, “PB”, “Y”) on the rear of your set and the other ends to corresponding component video out connectors on the DTV or DVD. - If you wish to connect both the Set-Top Box and DTV (or DVD), you should connect the Set-Top Box to the DTV (or DVD) and connect the DTV (or DVD) to component connector (“PR”, “PB”, “Y”) on your set. - The PR, PB and Y connectors on your component devices (DTV or DVD) are sometimes labeled Y, B-Y and R-Y or Y, Cb and Cr. - Connect RCA audio cables (optional) to “R - AUDIO - L” on the rear of your set and the other ends to corresponding audio out connectors on the DTV or DVD. - This LCD TV displays the optimum picture in 720p mode. Kensington Lock - The Kensington lock (optional) is a device used to physically fix the system when used in a public place. - If you want to use a locking device, contact the dealer where you purchased the TV. Viewing the Remote Control Television Standby button Control the cursor in the menu Number buttons for direct channel access Picture effect selection One/Two-digit channel selection Picture-In-Picture On/Off Volume increase Volume decrease Temporary sound switch-off Displays the main on-screen menu Sound mode selection Sound effect selection Press to automatically store selected TV/cable channels Use to store and delete channels to/from memory Picture size selection Automatic Power-off Selects the PC mode directly Teletext Functions Teletext hold Teletext display/mix both Teletext information and the normal broadcast Teletext index Teletext store Teletext sub page Picture freeze Selects the TV mode directly Exit from the Teletext display Previous channel

Teletext mode selection (LIST/FLOF) : Next channel : Previous channel Available source selection Use to see information on the current broadcast Exit the on-screen menu : Teletext next page : Teletext previous page Teletext reveal Teletext cancel Teletext size selection Fastext topic selection The performance of the remote control may be affected by bright light. English-5 BN68-01074G-00Eng.qxd 8/17/06 6:25 AM Page 6 Installing Batteries in the Remote Control

Slide the cover out completely.

Install two AAA size batteries.

Replace the cover. Make sure to match the “+” and “–” ends of the batteries with the diagram inside the compartment. Remove the batteries and store them in a cool, dry place if you won’t be using the remote control for a long time. The remote control can be used up to about 23 feet from the TV. (Assuming typical TV usage, the batteries last for about one year.) If the remote control doesn’t work, check the following:

1. Is the TV power on?

2. Are the plus and minus ends of the batteries reversed?

3. Are the batteries drained?

4. Is there a power outage, or is the power cord unplugged?

5. Is there a special fluorescent light or neon sign nearby?

Switching On and Off The mains lead is attached to the rear of your set.

Plug the mains lead into an appropriate socket.

Press the The standby indicator lights up on the front of the set. button on the front of the set. The programme that you were watching last is reselected automatically.

Press the numeric buttons (0~9) or channel up/down ( buttons on the right side of the set.

) buttons on the remote control or When you switch the set on for the very first time, you will be asked to choose language in which the menus are to be displayed.

To switch your set off, press the button again. Placing Your Television 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).

Press the POWER button on the remote control. The screen is turned off and a red standby indicator appears on the front of your set.

To switch your set back on, simply press the POWER up/down ( / ) buttons again. button, numeric buttons (0~9) or channel Do not leave your set in standby mode for long periods of time (when you are away on holiday, for example). It is best to unplug the set from the mains and aerial. Plug & Play When the TV is initially powered on, several basic settings proceed automatically and subsequently. The following settings are available.

Press the POWER button on the remote control. The message “Plug & Play” is displayed.

Select the appropriate language by pressing the or button. Press the ENTER button to confirm your choice.

The message “Check antenna input.” is displayed with “OK” selected. Press the ENTER button. Please check that the antenna cable is connected correctly. English-6 BN68-01074G-00Eng.qxd 8/17/06 6:25 AM Page 7

Select the appropriate country by pressing the or button. Press the ENTER button to confirm your choice.

The “Auto Store” menu is displayed with the “Start” selected. Press the ENTER button. The channel search will start and end automatically. After all the available channels are stored, the “Clock Set” menu appears. Press the ENTER button at any time to interrupt the memorization process.

Press the ENTER button. Select the “Hour” or “Minute” by pressing the or button. Set the “Hour” or “Minute” by pressing the or button. You can also set the hour and minute by pressing the number buttons on the remote control.

Press the ENTER button to confirm your setting. Language: Select your language. Country: Select your country. Auto Store: Automatically scans for and stores channels available in the local area. Clock Set: Sets the current time for the TV clock. If you want to reset this feature...

Press the ENTER button again, to select “Plug & Play”.

This will change or reset the settings. - Storing Channels Automatically - Storing Channels Manually (Refer to page 8) - Editing the Channels (Refer to page 8) Storing Channels Automatically You can scan for the frequency ranges available to you (and availability depends on your country). Automatically allocated programme numbers may not correspond to actual or desired programme numbers. However, you can sort numbers manually and clear any channels you do not wish to watch.

Press the ENTER button to select “Country”.

Select the appropriate country by pressing the or button. Press the ENTER button to confirm your choice.

Press the or button to select “Auto Store”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the ENTER button. The TV will begin memorizing all of the available channels. Press the ENTER button at any time to interrupt the memorization process and return to the “Channel” menu.

After all the available channels are stored, the “Sort” menu appears. Channels can be stored automatically by simply pressing the AUTO PROG. button on the remote control. English-7 BN68-01074G-00Eng.qxd 8/17/06 6:25 AM Page 8 Storing Channels Manually You can store up to 100 channels, including those received via cable networks. When storing channels manually, you can choose: Whether or not to store each of the channels found. The programme number of each stored channel which you wish to identify.

Press the or button to select “Manual Store”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the ENTER button to select “Programme”.

To assign a programme number to a channel, find the correct number by pressing the or button and then press the ENTER button.

Select the colour standard required by pressing the or button then, press the ENTER button.

Select the sound standard required by pressing the or button, then press the ENTER button.

If you know the number of the channel to be stored, press the or button to select “Channel”. Press the ENTER button. Select C (Air channel) or S (Cable channel) by pressing the or button. Press the button to select channel. Select the required number by pressing the or button and then press the ENTER button. You can also set a programme number by pressing number buttons on the remote control. If there is an abnormal sound or no sound, re-select the sound system required. Channel mode: P (Programme mode), C (Air channel mode), S (Cable channel mode) You can also set a channel number by pressing the number buttons on the remote control.

10. If you do not know the channel numbers, press the or button to select “Search”. Press the

ENTER button. Search by pressing the or button and then press the ENTER button.

11. Press the or button to select “Store”. Press the ENTER button to select “OK”.

12. Repeat steps 3 to 11 for each channel to be stored.

Programme: Selects a program number for the channel. Colour System: Sets the colour supporting system. Sound System: Sets the sound supporting system. Channel: Selects a channel. Search: Scans for the frequency value for the channel. Store: Saves your settings. Editing the Channels You can exclude the channels you chose from the channels you scanned. When you scan through the stored channels, those you have chosen to skip are not displayed. All channels that you do not specifically choose to skip are displayed during scanning.

Use the number buttons to directly select the channel that will be added or deleted.

Press the or button to select “Add/Delete”, then press the ENTER button.

Repeatedly pressing the ENTER button will alternate between add channel and delete channel.

Press the EXIT button to exit.

buttons to switch to the appropriate channel, then repeat above. You can view any channel (including an erased channel) by using the number buttons on the remote control. You can also add or delete channel by simply pressing the ADD/DEL button on the remote control. English-8 BN68-01074G-00Eng.qxd 8/17/06 6:25 AM Page 9 Changing the Picture Standard You can select the type of picture which best corresponds to your viewing requirements.

Press the ENTER button again, to select “Mode”, then press the ENTER button again.

Press the or button to select the desired picture effect. Press the ENTER button.

Press the EXIT button to exit. Dynamic: Selects the picture for high-definition in a bright room. Standard: Selects the picture for optimum display in a normal environment. Movie: Selects the picture for comfortable display in a dark room. Custom: Select to view your favorite display settings. (Refer to “Adjusting the Custom Picture”) The Picture mode must be adjusted separately for each input source. You can return to the factory defaults picture settings by selecting the “Reset”. (Refer to “Resetting the Picture Settings to the Factory Defaults” on page 10) You can also press the P.MODE button on the remote control to select one of the picture settings. Adjusting the Custom Picture Your set has several settings which allow you to control picture quality.

To select the desired picture effect, follow the “Changing the Picture Standard” instructions number 1 to 3.

Press the or button to decrease or increase the value of a particular item, then press the ENTER button.

Press the EXIT button to exit. Contrast: Adjusts the lightness and darkness between objects and the background. Brightness: Adjusts the brightness of the whole screen. Sharpness: Adjusts the outline of objects to either sharpen them or make them more dull. Colour: Adjusts the colours, making them lighter or darker. Tint (NTSC only): Adjusts the colour of objects, making them more red or green for a more natural look. The adjusted values are stored according to the selected Picture mode. English-9 BN68-01074G-00Eng.qxd 8/17/06 6:25 AM Page 10 Changing the Colour Tone You can select the most comfortable colour tone to your eyes.

To select the desired picture effect, follow the “Changing the Picture Standard” instructions number 1 to 3 on page 9.

Press the or button to select “Colour Tone”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the or button to select the desired colour tone setting. Press the ENTER button.

Press the EXIT button to exit. Cool2: Makes the colour temperature bluer than “Cool1” menu. Cool1: Makes whites bluish. Normal: Keeps whites white. Warm1: Makes whites reddish. Warm2: Makes the colour temperature redder than “Warm1” menu. The adjusted values are stored according to the selected Picture mode. Resetting the Picture Settings to the Factory Defaults You can return to the factory defaults picture settings.

To select the desired picture effect, follow the “Changing the Picture Standard” instructions number 1 to 3 on page 9.

Press the EXIT button to exit. The “Reset” will be set for each picture mode. Changing the Picture Size You can select the picture size which best corresponds to your viewing requirements.

Press the or button to select “Size”, then press the ENTER button.

Select the required option by pressing the or button. Press the ENTER button.

Press the EXIT button to exit. Auto Wide: Automatically adjusts the picture size to the "16:9" aspect ratio. 16:9: Adjusts the picture size to 16:9 appropriate for DVDs or wide broadcasting. Zoom: Magnifies the 16:9 wide picture (in the vertical direction) to fit the screen size. 4:3: This is the default setting for a video movie or normal broadcasting. You can select these options by simply pressing the P.SIZE button on the remote control. In PC, Component and HDMI Mode, only “16:9” and “4:3” mode can be adjusted. (The “Zoom” mode is not supported.) Select by pressing the or button. Use the or button to move the picture up and down. After selecting , use the or button to magnify or reduce the picture size in the vertical direction. English-10 BN68-01074G-00Eng.qxd 8/17/06 6:25 AM Page 11 Digital Noise Reduction / Dynamic Contrast Digital NR: If the broadcast signal received by your TV is weak, you can activate the Digital Noise Reduction feature to help reduce any static and ghosting that may appear on the screen. Dynamic Contrast: Dynamic Contrast detects the visual signal input and adjusts to create optimum contrast.

Press the or button to select “Digital NR” or “Dynamic Contrast”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the or button to select “On” or “Off”. Press the ENTER button.

Press the EXIT button to exit. These functions don’t work in PC mode. Viewing the Picture In Picture (PIP) You can display a sub picture within the main picture of set programme or video input. In this way, you can watch the picture of set programme or video input from any connected equipment while watching the main picture.

Press the ENTER button again. Press the or button to select “On”, then press ENTER button.

Press the or button to select “Source”, then press ENTER button. Select a source of the sub picture by pressing the or button and press the ENTER button. PIP is available only in PC mode and will be unavailable for other modes. The sub picture can serve different source selections based on what the main picture is set to. Press the PIP button on the remote control repeatedly to activate or deactivate the “PIP”.

Press the or button to select “Position”, then press the ENTER button. Select the position of the sub picture by pressing the or button and then press the ENTER button.

Press the or button to select “Prog.” and then press the ENTER button. You can select the channel that you want to view through sub picture by pressing the or button. Press the ENTER button.

Press the EXIT button to exit. The “Prog.” can be active when the sub picture is set to TV. Source: Selecting a signal source (external A/V) for PIP. Position: Used to move the sub picture. Prog.: Used to Change the sub picture. PIP Settings Sub Main

(O: PIP operates, X: PIP doesn’t operate)

When the main picture is PC, the sub picture only supports “TV”, “Ext.1”, “Ext.2”, “AV” and “S-Video”. The sub picture does not support other input sources in this case. You may notice that the picture in the PIP window becomes slightly unnatural when you use the main screen to view a game or karaoke. English-11 BN68-01074G-00Eng.qxd 8/17/06 6:25 AM Page 12 Freezing the Picture

Press the STILL button to freeze a moving picture. Normal sound will still be heard. Press again to cancel. This function doesn’t work when the input Source is PC. Changing the Sound Standard You can select the type of the special sound effect to be used when watching a given broadcast.

Press the ENTER button again, to select “Mode”.

Select the required sound effect by pressing the or button repeatedly and then press the ENTER button.

Press the EXIT button to exit. Standard: Selects the normal sound mode. Music: Emphasizes music over voices. Movie: Provides live and full sound for movies. Speech: Emphasizes voices over other sounds. Custom: Selects your custom sound settings. (Refer to “Adjusting the Sound Settings”) You can also select these options by simply pressing the S.MODE button on the remote control. Adjusting the Sound Settings The sound settings can be adjusted to suit your personal preferences.

Press the or button to select a particular item.

Press the or button to reach the required setting. Press the ENTER button.

Press the EXIT button to exit. If you make any changes to these settings, the Sound Mode is automatically switched to “Custom”. English-12 BN68-01074G-00Eng.qxd 8/17/06 6:25 AM Page 13 Adjusting the Volume Automatically Each broadcasting station has its own signal conditions, and so it is not easy for you to adjust the volume every time the channel is changed. This feature let 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 low.

Press the or button to select “On” or “Off”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the EXIT button to exit. Listening to the Sound of the Sub Picture During the PIP feature is activating, you can listen to the sound of the sub picture.

Press the EXIT button to exit. Main: Used to listen to the sound of the main picture. Sub: Used to listen to the sound of the sub picture. You can select this option when the “PIP” is set to “On”. Resetting the Sound Settings to the Factory defaults If Game Mode is On, the Reset Sound function is activated. Selecting the Reset function after setting the equalizer resets the equalizer setting to the factory defaults.

Press the EXIT button to exit. You can select this option when the “Game Mode” is set to “On”. Selecting the Sound mode You can set the sound mode by pressing the “DUAL” button. When you press it, the current sound mode is displayed on the screen. You can also set these options simply by pressing the DUAL button on remote control. Audio Type Mono Stereo Dual Mono Stereo Dual English-13 Setting and Displaying the Current Time You can set the TV’s clock so that the current time is displayed when you press the INFO button. You must also set the time if you wish to use the automatic On/Off timers.

Press the or button to select “Time”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the ENTER button to select “Clock Set”.

To... Press the... Move to “Hour” or “Minute” or button. Set the “Hour” or “Minute” or button. Press the EXIT button to exit. If you disconnect the power cord, you have to set the clock again. You can also set hour and minute by pressing the number buttons on the remote control. Setting the Sleep Timer You can select a time period of between 30 and 180 minutes after which the television automatically switches to standby mode.

Press the or button to select “Time”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the or button repeatedly until the desired time appears (Off, 30, 60, 90, 120, 150, 180). Press the ENTER button.

Press the EXIT button to exit. The TV automatically switches to standby mode when the timer reaches 0. Press the SLEEP button on the remote control repeatedly until the appropriate time interval appears. English-14 BN68-01074G-00Eng.qxd 8/17/06 6:25 AM Page 15 Switching the Television On and Off Automatically You can set the On/Off timers so that the set will: Switch on automatically and tune to the channel of your choice at the time you select. Switch off automatically at the time you select.

Press the or button to select “Time”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the or button to select “On Timer”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the or button to adjust “Hour”, then press the button to move to the next step. Set other items using the same method as above. When finished, press the ENTER button to return.

Press the or button to adjust “Hour”, then press the button to move to the next step. Set other items using the same method as above. When finished, press the ENTER button to return.

Press the EXIT button to exit. The first step is to set the television’s clock. You can also set hour and minute by pressing the number buttons on the remote control. The "Activation" setting must be set to "Yes" in order for the timers to work. Choosing Your Language When you start using your set for the first time, you must select the language which will be used for displaying menus and indications.

Press the or button to select “Language”, then press the ENTER button.

Select a particular language by pressing the or button repeatedly. Press the ENTER button.

Press the EXIT button to exit. You can choose one of 21 languages. English-15 BN68-01074G-00Eng.qxd 8/17/06 6:25 AM Page 16 Using the Game Mode When connecting to a game console such as PlayStation TM or Xbox TM, you can enjoy a more realistic gaming experience by selecting Game Mode.

Press the or button to select “Game Mode”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the or button to select “On” or “Off”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the EXIT button to exit. To disconnect the game console and connect another external device, set Game to Off in the setup menu. If you display the TV menu in Game Mode, the screen shakes slightly. Game Mode is not available in TV mode. If Game Mode is On:

• Picture Mode and Sound Mode are automatically changed to Custom and users can not change the mode.
• Adjust the sound using the equalizer.
• The Reset Sound function is activated. Selecting the Reset function after setting the equalizer resets the equalizer setting to the factory defaults. Using the Energy Saving Feature This feature adjusts the brightness of TV so as to reduce the power consumption. When you watching TV at night, set the "Energy Saving " mode option to "High" so as to reduce the dazzling of your eyes as well as the power consumption.

Press the or button to select “Energy Saving”, then press the ENTER button.

Select the required option (Off, Low, Medium, High) by pressing the or button. Press the ENTER button.

Press the EXIT button to exit. Setting the Blue Screen Mode / Selecting the Melody Blue Screen: 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". Melody: You can hear melody sound when the television is powered on or off.

Press the or button to select “Blue Screen” or “Melody”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the or button to select “On” or “Off”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the EXIT button to exit. English-16 BN68-01074G-00Eng.qxd 8/17/06 6:25 AM Page 17 Selecting the Source You can select among external sources connected to your TV’s input jacks.

Press the ENTER button again, to select “Source List”. When no external device is connected to your set, only “TV”, “Ext.1”, “Ext.2” are activated in the “Source List”. “AV”, “S-Video”, “Component”, “PC”, “HDMI” are activated only when they are connected to your set.

Select the required device by pressing the or button. Press the ENTER button. Press the SOURCE button on the remote control to toggel between all the available source. TV mode can be selected by pressing the TV or P / button on the remote control but you cannot select it by pressing the SOURCE button. Editing the Input Source Names Name the device connected to the input jacks to make your input source selection easier.

Press the or button to select the device that you wish to edit. Press the ENTER button.

Press the or button to select the required device. Press the ENTER button.

Press the EXIT button to exit. Teletext Decoder Most set channels carry “ Teletext ”, pages of written information that provide information such as: Television programme times. News bulletins and Weather forecasts. Sports results. Subtitles for the hard of hearing. The Teletext pages are organized according to six categories: Part Contents

Selected page number.

Broadcasting station identity.

Current page number or search status.

Status information. English-17 BN68-01074G-00Eng.qxd 8/17/06 6:25 AM Page 18 Displaying the Teletext Information You can display Teletext information at any time, but signal reception must be good. Otherwise: Information may be missing. Some pages may not be displayed. To activate the Teletext mode and display the contents page:

Using the P ( Teletext service. ) or P

) button, select the channel providing the ) button to activate the Teletext mode. The contents page is displayed. It can be redisplayed at any time by pressing the MENU ( ) button.

) button again. The actual broadcast will be displayed simultaneously with the Teletext page on the screen.

Press the TV( ) button again to exit from the Text display. If any broken character appears while Text is being viewed, make sure that the Text language is identical with the language in the “Setup” menu mode. If both languages are different, select the same language with the Text language on the “Setup” menu. Selecting a Specific Teletext Page Press the number buttons on the remote control to enter the page number directly:

Enter the three-digit page number listed in the contents by pressing the corresponding numeric buttons.

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 ). Press the ) button again to resume.

Both Teletext information and the normal broadcast TTX/MIX ( Hidden text (answers to quiz games, for example) INFO (

The normal screen INFO (

A secondary page, by entering its 4-digit number ADD/DEL ( The next page The previous page

Double-size letters in the: Upper half of the screen Lower half of the screen SLEEP ( Once Twice Normal screen Three times English-18

BN68-01074G-00Eng.qxd 8/17/06 6:25 AM Page 19 Using Fastext to Select a Teletext Page The various topics included in the Teletext pages are colour-coded, and can be selected by pressing the coloured buttons on the remote control.

Display the Teletext contents page by pressing the TTX/MIX ( ) button.

Press the coloured button corresponding to the topic that you wish to select (The available topics are listed on the status information line).

Press the Red button to display the previous page. Press the Green button to display the next page.

Press the TV( ) button again to exit from the Text display. Setting up Your PC Software (Based on Windows XP) The Windows display-settings for a typical computer are shown below. The actual screens on your PC may be different depending upon your particular version of Windows and your particular video card. 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.)

First, click on “Control Panel” on the Windows start menu.

When the control panel window appears, click on “Appearance and Themes” and a display dialog-box will appear.

When the control panel window appears, click on “Display” and a display dialog-box will appear.

Navigate to the “Settings” tab on the display dialog-box. The correct size setting (resolution): Optimum- 1360 X 768 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. Display Modes Both screen position and size will vary depending on the type of PC monitor and its resolution. The resolutions in the table are recommended. (All resolutions between the supported limits are supported) Mode Resolution Vertical Frequency (Hz) Pixel Clock Frequency (MHz) Sync Polarity (H/V) IBM 640 x 480 720 x 400

VESA 800 x 600 1024 x 768 1024 x 768 1360 x 768

The interlace mode is not supported. The set might operate abnormally if a non-standard video format is selected. HDMI/DVI does not support PC function. Separate and Composite modes are supported. SOG is not supported. English-19 BN68-01074G-00Eng.qxd 8/17/06 6:25 AM Page 20 Setting the PC Coarse and Fine Tuning of the Image (Image Lock): The purpose of picture quality adjustment is to remove or reduce picture noise. If the noise is not removed by Fine-tuning alone, then adjust the frequency as best as possible (coarse) and Fine-tune again. After the noise has been reduced, re-adjust the picture so that it is aligned on the center of screen. Press the PC button on the remote control to select the PC mode.

Preset: Press the PC button to select PC mode.

Press the ENTER button to select “Image Lock”.

Press the or button to select “Coarse” or “Fine”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the or button to adjust the screen quality. Press the ENTER button.

Press the EXIT button to exit. Changing the Image Position (Position): Adjust the PC’s screen positioning if it does not fit the TV screen.

Follow the “Coarse and Fine Tuning of the Image (Image Lock)” instructions number 1 to 3.

Press the or button to adjusting the Vertical-Position. Press the or button to adjust the Horizontal-Position. Press the ENTER button.

Press the EXIT button to exit. Initializing the Image Settings (Image Reset): You can replace all image settings with the factory default values.

Follow the “Coarse and Fine Tuning of the Image (Image Lock)” instructions number 1 to 3.

Press the EXIT button to exit. Adjusting the PC Screen Automatically (Auto Adjustment): Auto adjustment allows the PC screen of set to self-adjust to the incoming PC video signal. The values of fine, coarse and position are adjusted automatically.

Follow the “Coarse and Fine Tuning of the Image (Image Lock)” instructions number 1 to 3.

Press the or button to select “Auto Adjustment”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the EXIT button to exit. English-20 BN68-01074G-00Eng.qxd 8/17/06 6:25 AM Page 21 Troubleshooting: Before Contacting Service Personnel No sound or picture

Normal picture but no sound No picture or black and white picture Adjust the colour settings. Check that the broadcast system selected is correct. Sound and picture interference Try to identify the electrical appliance that is affecting the set and move it further away. Plug your set into a different mains socket. Blurred or snowy picture, distorted sound Check the direction, location and connections of your aerial. This interference is often due to the use of an indoor aerial. Remote control malfunctions Replace the remote control batteries. Clean the upper edge of the remote control (transmission window). Check the battery terminals. “Check signal cable.” message is displayed. Check that the signal cable is firmly connected to the PC or video sources. Check that the PC or video sources are turned on. On PC mode, “Mode Not Supported.” message is displayed. Check the maximum resolution and the frequency of the video adaptor. Compare these values with the data in the Display Modes. Check that the mains lead has been connected to a wall socket. Check that you have pressed the buttons on the front of the set. Check the picture contrast and brightness settings. Check the volume. button has been pressed on the remote control. The TFT LCD panel uses a panel consisting of sub pixels (3,133,440) which require sophisticated technology to produce. However, there may be few bright or dark pixels on the screen. These pixels will have no impact on the performance of the product. Technical and Environmental Specifications Model name LE23R7 23 inch Screen Size (Diagonal) AC 220-240 V, 50 Hz Power Supply 100 W Power Consumption 1360 x 768 @ 60 Hz PC resolution Sound Output 3Wx2 Dimension (WxDxH) Body 594 x 75 x 421 mm With stand 594 x 216 x 476 mm Weight With stand

7.6 kg

Environmental Considerations Operating Temperature Operating Humidity Storage Temperature Storage Humidity Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice. This device is a Class B digital apparatus. English-21 BN68-01074G-00Fre.qxd 8/17/06 4:25 AM Page 1 Installation du support <2> <3> Passer aux “Heure” ou aux “Minute” bouton ou Audio Type Mono Stereo Dual Mono Stereo Dual Deutsch-13 Audio Type Mono Stereo Dual Mono Stereo Dual Nederlands-13 Stel “Uur” of “min” Sync Polarity (H/V) IBM 640 x 480 720 x 400 31,469 31,469 59,940 70,087 25,175 28,322

VESA 800 x 600 1024 x 768 1024 x 768 1360 x 768 37,879 48,364 56,476 47,712 60,317 60,000 70,069 60,015 49,500 65,000 75,000 85,800

Hold del teletexto Índice del teletexto Awaiting for explanation Vaya a “Hora” o “Minuto” El botón o Colocar as pilhas no telecomando

Acertar as “Hora” ou “Minuto” Botão ou .