801B-01COVER.qxd 5/18/05 12:01 PM Page 1 LCD TV LN23R51B LN26R51B LN32R51B EXPORTADO POR: Samsung Electronics CO.,LTD. 416, Mae tan-3dong, Yeongtong - gu, Suwon City, Gyeonggi-do Korea BN68-00801B-01 LN23R51B / LN26R51B / LN32R51B IMPORTADO POR: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS MÉXICO. S.A. de C.V. Vía Lopez Portillo No. 6, Col. San Fco. Chilpan Tultitlán, Estado de México, C.P. 54940 TEL. 01-55-5747-5100 / 01-800-726-7864 This device is a Class B digital apparatus. Register your product at www.samsung.
BN68-00801B-00Eng.qxd 1/31/04 3:11 PM Page 1 Precautions When Displaying a Still Image A 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).
BN68-00801B-00Eng.qxd 1/31/04 3:11 PM Page 2 • Integrated Digital TV (Wide-screen): When the TV receives SD-grade (regular) broadcasting signals (receives 480p regular signals). • Digital Ready TV (wide-screen): digital TV: When the TV receives SD-grade (regular) broadcasting signals (with a set-top box). • When you watch an analog (regular) broadcast on a wide-screen TV (with the 4:3 screen mode selected).
BN68-00801B-00Eng.qxd 1/31/04 3:11 PM Page 3 CONTENTS Chapter 1: General Information List of Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . List of Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Familiarizing Yourself with Your New TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Buttons on the Lower-Right Part of the Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rear Panel Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BN68-00801B-00Eng.qxd 1/31/04 3:11 PM Page 4 CONTENTS My Color Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Easy Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Detail Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dynamic Contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brightness Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BN68-00801B-01Eng.qxd 5/18/05 11:57 AM Page 1 Chapter 1 G E N E R A L I N F O R M AT I O N List of Features Excellent Picture Quality - DNIe technology provides life-like clear images. - My Color Control: Colors can be set to your preference by adjusting pink,blue and green. - Dynamic Contrast: Automatically detects the input visual signal and adjusts to create optimum contrast. - Brightness Sensor: Adjusts the screen brightness automatically depending on the brightness of the surrounding environment.
BN68-00801B-00Eng.qxd 1/31/04 3:11 PM Page 2 G E N E R A L I N F O R M AT I O N Familiarizing Yourself with Your New TV Buttons on the Lower-Right Part of the Panel The buttons on the lower-right panel control your TV’s basic features, including the on-screen menu. To use the more advanced features, you must use the remote control. SOURCE (POWER) Displays a menu of all of the available input sources (TV, AV1, AV2, S-Video, Component 1, Component 2, PC, HDMI).
BN68-00801B-00Eng.qxd 1/31/04 3:11 PM Page 3 G E N E R A L I N F O R M AT I O N Rear Panel Jacks Use the rear panel jacks to connect an A/V component that will be connected continuously such as a VCR or a DVD player. For more information on connecting equipment, see pages 7-18. COMPONENT IN 1, 2 HDMI/DVI IN Connect component video/audio from a DVD/Set-top box. Connect to the HDMI jack of a device with HDMI output. Use the HDMI/DVI terminal for DVI connection to an external device.
BN68-00801B-00Eng.qxd 1/31/04 3:11 PM Page 4 G E N E R A L I N F O R M AT I O N Remote Control You can use the remote control up to a distance of about 23 feet from the TV. When using the remote, always point it directly at the TV. POWER Turns the TV on and off. (See page 19) STILL Press to stop the action during a particular scene. Press again to resume normal video. (See page 34) NUMBER BUTTONS Press to change the channel. +100 Press to select channels over 100.
BN68-00801B-00Eng.qxd 1/31/04 3:11 PM Page 5 G E N E R A L I N F O R M AT I O N Anynet Press the Anynet button to bring up the Anynet menu. (Refer to “Anynet AV Owner’s Instructions”.) S.MODE Adjusts the TV sound by selecting one of the preset factory settings (or selects your personal, customized sound settings). (See page 43) MTS (Multi channel Television Stereo) Press to choose stereo, mono or Separate Audio Program (SAP broadcast). (See page 46) AUTO PROG.
BN68-00801B-00Eng.qxd 1/31/04 3:11 PM Page 6 G E N E R A L I N F O R M AT I O N Installing Batteries in the Remote Control 1 Slide the cover out completely. Make sure to match the “+” and “–” ends of the batteries with the diagram inside the compartment. 2 Install two AAA size batteries. Remove the batteries and store them in a cool, dry place if you won’t be using the remote control for a long time. 3 Replace the cover. The remote control can be used up to about 23 feet from the TV.
BN68-00801B-00Eng.qxd 1/31/04 3:11 PM Page 7 Chapter 2 CONNECTIONS Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas If your antenna has a set of leads that look like this, see “Antennas with 300-ohm Flat Twin Leads” below. If your antenna has one lead that looks like this, see “Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads” on page 8. If you have two antennas, see “Separate VHF and UHF Antennas” on page 8.
BN68-00801B-00Eng.qxd 1/31/04 3:11 PM Page 8 CONNECTIONS Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads 1 Plug the antenna lead into the ANT IN terminal on the back of the TV. Separate VHF and UHF Antennas If you have two separate antennas for your TV (one VHF and one UHF), you must combine the two antenna signals before connecting the antennas to the TV. This procedure requires an optional combiner-adapter (available at most electronics shops). 1 Connect both antenna leads to the combiner.
BN68-00801B-00Eng.qxd 1/31/04 3:11 PM Page 9 CONNECTIONS Connecting Cable TV To connect to a cable TV system, follow the instructions below. Cable without a Cable Box Because this TV is cable-ready, you do not need a cable box to view unscrambled cable channels. 1 Plug the incoming cable into the ANT IN terminal on back of the TV. Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles All Channels This terminal might be labeled 1 “ANT OUT”, “VHF OUT” or Find the cable that is simply, “OUT”.
BN68-00801B-00Eng.qxd 1/31/04 3:11 PM Page 10 CONNECTIONS 2 Connect this cable to a two-way splitter. Incoming cable Splitter 3 Connect an RF cable between an OUTPUT terminal on the splitter and the IN terminal on the cable box. Incoming cable Splitter Cable Box 4 Connect an RF cable between the ANT OUT terminal on the cable box and the B–IN terminal on the A/B switch.
BN68-00801B-01Eng.qxd 5/18/05 11:57 AM Page 11 CONNECTIONS Connecting a VCR These instructions assume that you have already connected your TV to an antenna or a cable TV system (according to the instructions on pages 7-10). Skip step 1 if you have not yet connected to an antenna or a cable system. 1 Unplug the cable or antenna from the back of the TV. 2 Connect the cable or antenna to the ANT IN terminal on the back of the VCR.
BN68-00801B-01Eng.qxd 5/18/05 11:57 AM Page 12 CONNECTIONS 4 Connect an audio cable between the AUDIO OUT jacks on the VCR and the AV IN [R-AUDIO-L] jacks on the TV. VCR Rear Panel TV Rear Panel Audio Cable (Option) RF Cable (Option) If you have a “mono” (non-stereo) VCR, use the Y-connector (not supplied) to hook up to the left and right audio input jacks of the TV. 5 Connect a video cable between the VIDEO OUT jack on the VCR and the AV IN [VIDEO] jack on the TV.
BN68-00801B-01Eng.qxd 5/18/05 11:57 AM Page 13 CONNECTIONS Connecting an S-VHS VCR Your Samsung TV can be connected to an S-Video signal from an S-VHS VCR. (This connection delivers a better picture as compared to a standard VHS VCR.) 1 To begin, follow steps 1–3 in the previous section to connect the antenna or cable to your VCR and your TV. VCR Rear Panel TV Rear Panel RF Cable (Option) 2 Connect an audio cable between the AUDIO OUT jacks on the VCR and the AV IN [R-AUDIO-L] jacks on the TV.
BN68-00801B-00Eng.qxd 1/31/04 3:12 PM Page 14 CONNECTIONS Connecting a DVD Player The rear panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a DVD player to your TV. 1 Connect an audio cable between the COMPONENT IN 1 or COMPONENT IN 2 [R-AUDIO-L] jacks on the TV and the AUDIO OUT jacks on the DVD player.
BN68-00801B-00Eng.qxd 1/31/04 3:12 PM Page 15 CONNECTIONS Connecting a Digital TV Set-top box The connections for a typical Set-top box are shown below. 1 Connect an audio cable between the COMPONENT IN 1 or COMPONENT IN 2 [R-AUDIO-L] jacks on the TV and the AUDIO OUT jacks on the Set-top box.
BN68-00801B-00Eng.qxd 1/31/04 3:12 PM Page 16 CONNECTIONS Connecting a DVD/Set-top box via DVI This can be applied only if there is the DVI Output connector on the external device. 1 Connect a DVI-to-HDMI cable or DVI-HDMI adapter between the HDMI/DVI connector on the TV and the DVI connector on the DVD player/Set-top box.
BN68-00801B-00Eng.qxd 1/31/04 3:12 PM Page 17 CONNECTIONS Connecting a DVD/Set-top box via HDMI This can be applied only if there is the HDMI Output connector on the external device. 1 Connect an HDMI cable between the HDMI/DVI connector on the TV and the HDMI connector on the DVD player/Set-top box. DVD Player Rear Panel TV Rear Panel HDMI Cable (Option) Note: No sound connection is needed for an HDMI to HDMI connection.
BN68-00801B-00Eng.qxd 1/31/04 3:12 PM Page 18 CONNECTIONS Connecting a PC 1 Connect a PC video cable(D-Sub) between PC IN [PC] connector on the TV and the PC output connector on your computer. TV Rear Panel PC Video Cable (Option) 2 Connect a PC audio cable between PC IN [AUDIO] on the TV and the Audio Out of the sound card on your computer.
BN68-00801B-00Eng.qxd 1/31/04 3:12 PM Page 19 Chapter 3 O P E R AT I O N Turning the TV On and Off 1 Press the POWER button on the remote. You can also use the POWER button on the front of the panel. Changing Channels Using the Channel Buttons 1 Press the CH / change channels. buttons to When you press the CH / buttons, the TV changes channels in sequence. You will see all the channels that the TV has memorized. (The TV must have memorized at least three channels).
BN68-00801B-00Eng.qxd 1/31/04 3:12 PM Page 20 O P E R AT I O N Adjusting the Volume 1 Press the VOL + and VOL – buttons to increase or decrease the volume. Using Mute At any time, you can temporarily cut off the sound using the MUTE button. 1 Press MUTE and the sound cuts off. The word “ ” will appear in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2 To turn mute off, press the MUTE button again, or simply press the VOL + and VOL – buttons.
BN68-00801B-00Eng.qxd 1/31/04 3:12 PM Page 21 O P E R AT I O N Viewing the Display The display identifies the current channel and the status of certain audio-video settings. The on-screen displays disappear after about ten seconds. 1 Press the INFO button on the remote control. Press the INFO button once more or wait approximately 10 seconds and it disappears automatically. The TV will display the channel, the type of sound, and the status of certain picture and sound settings.
BN68-00801B-00Eng.qxd 1/31/04 3:12 PM Page 22 O P E R AT I O N Plug & Play Feature When the TV is initially powered on, several basic customer settings proceed automatically and subsequently. 1 Press the POWER button on the remote control. The message “Start Plug & Play” is displayed with “OK” selected. 2 Select the appropriate language by pressing the UP/DOWN buttons. button Press the ENTER to confirm your choice. 3 The message “Check antenna input.” is displayed with “OK” selected.
BN68-00801B-00Eng.qxd 1/31/04 3:12 PM Page 23 O P E R AT I O N 5 Press the ENTER to select “Start”. button The TV will begin memorizing all of the available channels. To stop the search before it has finished, press the ENTER button with “Stop” selected. 6 Press the ENTER button. Press the LEFT/RIGHT buttons to move to the “Hour”, “Minute” or “am/pm”. Set the “Hour”, “Minute” or “am/pm” by pressing the UP/DOWN buttons. (Refer to “Setting the Clock” on page 56.
BN68-00801B-00Eng.qxd 1/31/04 3:12 PM Page 24 O P E R AT I O N Memorizing the Channels Your TV can memorize and store all of the available channels for both “off-air” (antenna) and cable channels. After the available channels are memorized, use the CH and CH buttons to scan through the channels. This eliminates the need to change channels by entering the channel digits.
BN68-00801B-00Eng.qxd 1/31/04 3:12 PM Page 25 O P E R AT I O N Storing Channels in Memory (Automatic Method) 1 First, select the correct signal source (Air, STD, HRC, or IRC). See steps 1~2 on the previous page. 2 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Auto Program”. Press the ENTER button. Press the ENTER button to select “Start”. The TV will begin memorizing all of the available channels. The TV automatically cycles through all of the available channels and stores them in memory.
BN68-00801B-00Eng.qxd 1/31/04 3:12 PM Page 26 O P E R AT I O N Adding and Erasing Channels (Manual Method) 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Channel”, then press the ENTER button. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Add/Delete”. Press the ENTER button. or CH Press the CH button to select channel that you wish to add or delete. button Press the ENTER to select “Add” or “Delete” (Pressing the ENTER button toggles between the two).
BN68-00801B-00Eng.qxd 1/31/04 3:12 PM Page 27 O P E R AT I O N To Select the Source Use to select TV or another external input source connected to the TV. Use to select the input source of your choice. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ENTER to select “Input”. button 2 Press the ENTER button. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select the Input source, then press the ENTER button. Alternate method: Press the SOURCE button on the remote control to view an external signal source.
BN68-00801B-00Eng.qxd 1/31/04 3:12 PM Page 28 O P E R AT I O N To Edit the Input Source Name Name the device connected to the input jacks to make your input source selection easier. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ENTER to select “Input”. button Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Edit Name”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “AV1”, “AV2”, “S-Video”, “Component1”, “Component2”, “PC”, or “HDMI” input jack, then press the ENTER button.
BN68-00801B-00Eng.qxd 1/31/04 3:12 PM Page 29 Chapter 4 PICTURE CONTROL Using Automatic Picture Settings Your TV has four automatic picture settings (“Dynamic”, “Standard”, “Movie”, and “Custom”) that are preset at the factory. You can activate either Dynamic, Standard, Movie, or Custom by pressing P.MODE (or by making a selection from the menu). Or, you can select “Custom” which automatically recalls your personalized picture settings. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu.
BN68-00801B-00Eng.qxd 1/31/04 3:12 PM Page 30 PICTURE CONTROL Customizing the Picture You can use the on-screen menus to change the contrast, brightness, sharpness, color, and tint according to personal preference. (Alternatively, you can use one of the “automatic” settings. See the previous page.) 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ENTER button.
BN68-00801B-00Eng.qxd 1/31/04 3:12 PM Page 31 PICTURE CONTROL Adjusting the Color Tone You can change the color of the entire screen according to your preference. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ENTER button. 3 Press the UP/DOWN button to select “Color Tone”, then press the ENTER button.
BN68-00801B-00Eng.qxd 1/31/04 3:12 PM Page 32 PICTURE CONTROL Changing the Screen Size Only the wide and 4:3 sizes can be selected when the Source is PC. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Size” then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Wide”, “Panorama”, “Zoom” or “4:3”. Press the EXIT button to exit.
BN68-00801B-00Eng.qxd 1/31/04 3:12 PM Page 33 PICTURE CONTROL Zoom 1 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Zoom”. 2 Select by pressing the LEFT/RIGHT buttons. Use the UP/DOWN button to move the picture up and down. 3 After selecting , use the UP/DOWN button to magnify or reduce the picture size in a vertical direction. Press the EXIT button to exit. Alternate method: Press the P.SIZE button under the remote’s cover to change the screen size.
BN68-00801B-00Eng.qxd 1/31/04 3:12 PM Page 34 PICTURE CONTROL Freezing the Picture 1 Press the STILL button to freeze a moving picture. • Normal sound will still be heard. Press again to cancel. Digital Noise Reduction 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. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu.
BN68-00801B-00Eng.qxd 1/31/04 3:12 PM Page 35 PICTURE CONTROL DNIe (Digital Natural Image engine) Samsung’s new technology brings you more detailed images with contrast, white enhancement and 3D noise reduction. You can see how DNIe improves the picture by setting DNIe demo mode to On. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. This function doesn’t work when Source is in PC mode.
BN68-00801B-00Eng.qxd 1/31/04 3:12 PM Page 36 PICTURE CONTROL My Color Control My Color Control allows users to adjust colors to their preference by adjusting Pink, Blue and Green using the predefined settings (Blue, Green, Pink, Standard, and Custom) without affecting other colors on the screen. Easy Control 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button.
BN68-00801B-00Eng.qxd 1/31/04 3:12 PM Page 37 PICTURE CONTROL Detail Control 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “My Color Control”, then press the ENTER button. This function doesn’t work when the Source is in PC mode or PIP is set to on. 2 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Detail Control”, then press the ENTER button.
BN68-00801B-00Eng.qxd 1/31/04 3:12 PM Page 38 PICTURE CONTROL Dynamic Contrast Dynamic Contrast detects the visual signal input and adjusts to create optimum contrast. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. This function doesn’t work when the Source is in PC mode or PIP is set to on. 2 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Dynamic Contrast”, then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Off”.
BN68-00801B-00Eng.qxd 1/31/04 3:12 PM Page 39 PICTURE CONTROL Brightness Sensor The Brightness Sensor adjusts the screen brightness automatically by using a light detecting sensor. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. This function doesn’t work when the Source is in PC mode. 2 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Brightness Sensor”, then press the ENTER button.
BN68-00801B-00Eng.qxd 1/31/04 3:12 PM Page 40 PICTURE CONTROL Viewing Picture-in-Picture This product has one built-in tuner, which does not allow PIP to function in the same mode. For example, you cannot watch one TV channel in the main screen, and a different one in the PIP screen. Please see ‘PIP Settings’ below for details. You can use the PIP feature to simultaneously watch two video sources. Activating Picture-in-Picture 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu.
BN68-00801B-00Eng.qxd 1/31/04 3:12 PM Page 41 PICTURE CONTROL Selecting a Signal Source (External A/V) for PIP 3 [PC/HDMI modes only] Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Source”, then press the ENTER button. Select the source of the sub picture (PIP) by pressing the UP/DOWN buttons and button.
BN68-00801B-00Eng.qxd 1/31/04 3:13 PM Page 42 PICTURE CONTROL Changing the Size of the PIP Window If main picture is in PC Mode, “Size” is not available. 6 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Size”, then press the ENTER button. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select the desired size of the PIP window. Press the ENTER button. Alternate method: Press the SIZE button under the remote's cover.
BN68-00801B-00Eng.qxd 1/31/04 3:13 PM Page 43 Chapter 5 SOUND CONTROL Using Automatic Sound Settings Your TV has five automatic sound settings (“Standard”, “Music”, “Movie”, “Speech”, and “Custom”) that are preset at the factory. You can activate any of them by pressing the S.MODE button (or by making a selection from the on-screen menu). Or, you can select “Custom”, which automatically recalls your personalized sound settings. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu.
BN68-00801B-00Eng.qxd 1/31/04 3:13 PM Page 44 SOUND CONTROL Customizing the Sound The sound settings can be adjusted to suit your personal preference. (Alternatively, you can use one of the “automatic” settings. See the previous page.) 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Equalizer”, then press the ENTER button.
BN68-00801B-00Eng.qxd 1/31/04 3:13 PM Page 45 SOUND CONTROL Setting the TruSurround XT (SRS TSXT) Emphasizes midrange and bass and provides a simulated surround-sound experience. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “SRS TSXT”, then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Off”, “3D Mono”, “Stereo” than Press the ENTER button. Press the EXIT button to exit.
BN68-00801B-00Eng.qxd 1/31/04 3:13 PM Page 46 SOUND CONTROL Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS) Soundtrack Depending on the particular program being broadcast, you can listen to stereo, mono or a Separate Audio Program. (SAP audio is usually a foreign-language translation. Sometimes SAP has unrelated information like news or weather). 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button.
BN68-00801B-00Eng.qxd 1/31/04 3:13 PM Page 47 SOUND CONTROL Automatic volume control Reduces the differences in volume level among broadcasters. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Auto Volume”, then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to set Auto Volume “On”. Press the EXIT button to exit.
BN68-00801B-00Eng.qxd 1/31/04 3:13 PM Page 48 SOUND CONTROL Selecting the Internal Mute Sound output from the TV speakers is muted. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Internal Mute”, then press the ENTER button. When “Internal mute” is set to “On”, Sound menus except “MTS” and “Sound Select” cannot be adjusted.
BN68-00801B-00Eng.qxd 1/31/04 3:13 PM Page 49 SOUND CONTROL Selecting the Main or Sub (PIP) Sound You can select either Main or Sub sound when PIP is On. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Sound Select”, then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Main” or “Sub”. Select “Main” to hear the main TV sound and select “Sub” to hear the PIP window sound.
BN68-00801B-00Eng.qxd 1/31/04 3:13 PM Page 50 Chapter 6 CHANNEL CONTROL Fine Tuning Channels Use fine tuning to manually adjust a particular channel for optimal reception. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Channel”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Fine Tune”, then press the ENTER button. If you do not store the fine-tuned channel in memory, adjustments are not saved.
BN68-00801B-00Eng.qxd 1/31/04 3:13 PM Page 51 Chapter 7 PC D I S P L AY Using Your TV as a Computer (PC) 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 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.
BN68-00801B-00Eng.qxd 1/31/04 3:13 PM Page 52 PC D I S P L AY How to Auto Adjust Use the Auto Adjust function to have the TV set automatically adjust the video signals the monitor receives. The function also automatically fine-tunes the settings and adjusts the frequency values and positions. Press the PC button under the remote’s cover to select the PC mode. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button.
BN68-00801B-00Eng.qxd 1/31/04 3:13 PM Page 53 PC D I S P L AY Adjusting the Screen Quality The purpose of the picture quality adjustment is to remove or reduce picture noise. If the noise is not removed by fine tuning alone, then do the frequency adjustments to the utmost 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 under the remote’s cover to select the PC mode.
BN68-00801B-00Eng.qxd 1/31/04 3:13 PM Page 54 PC D I S P L AY Changing the Screen Position Press the PC button under the remote’s cover to select the PC mode. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “PC”, then press the ENTER button. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Position”, then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to adjust the V-Position.
BN68-00801B-00Eng.qxd 1/31/04 3:13 PM Page 55 PC D I S P L AY Initializing the Screen Position or Color Settings Press the PC button under the remote’s cover to select the PC mode. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “PC”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Image Reset”, then press the ENTER button. Press the EXIT button to exit.
BN68-00801B-00Eng.qxd 1/31/04 3:13 PM Page 56 Chapter 8 TIME SETTING Setting the Clock Setting the clock is necessary in order to use the various timer features of the TV. Also, you can check the time while watching the TV. (Just press the INFO button). 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Time”, then press the ENTER button.
BN68-00801B-00Eng.qxd 1/31/04 3:13 PM Page 57 TIME SETTING Setting the Sleep Timer Set the timer for the TV to turn off at the preset time automatically. Sleep timer 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Time”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Sleep Timer”, then press the ENTER button.
BN68-00801B-00Eng.qxd 1/31/04 3:13 PM Page 58 TIME SETTING Setting the On/Off Timer Before using the timer, you must set the TV’s clock. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Time”, then press the ENTER button. When you set the hours, make sure the correct time of day (am or pm) appears to the right of the time.
BN68-00801B-00Eng.qxd 1/31/04 3:13 PM Page 59 TIME SETTING To deactivate the “On Timer,” select “No” during this step. 3 Press the LEFT/RIGHT buttons to select “Activation”. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to set the On Time “Yes”. Repeatedly pressing the UP/DOWN buttons will alternate between “Yes” and “No”. When finished, press the ENTER button. You can also set the time using the number buttons on the remote. 4 To set the Off time, press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Off Timer”.
BN68-00801B-00Eng.qxd 1/31/04 3:13 PM Page 60 Chapter 9 FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Selecting a Menu Language 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Language”. Press the ENTER button. 3 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “English”, “Français”, “Español”, or “Português”. Press the EXIT button to exit.
BN68-00801B-00Eng.qxd 1/31/04 3:13 PM Page 61 FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Viewing Closed Captions Your TV decodes and displays the closed captions that are broadcast with certain TV shows. These captions are usually subtitles for the hearing impaired or foreign-language translations. All VCRs record the closed caption signal from television programs, so home-recorded video tapes also provide closed captions. Most pre-recorded commercial video tapes provide closed captions as well.
BN68-00801B-00Eng.qxd 1/31/04 3:13 PM Page 62 FUNCTION DESCRIPTION 5 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Mode”, then press the ENTER button. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to set “Caption” or “Text”, then press the ENTER button. 6 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Channel”, then press the ENTER button. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “1” or “2”, then press the ENTER button. 7 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Field”, then press the ENTER button.
BN68-00801B-00Eng.qxd 1/31/04 3:13 PM Page 63 FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Setting the Blue Screen Mode 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 to display the menu. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button.
BN68-00801B-00Eng.qxd 1/31/04 3:13 PM Page 64 FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Selecting the Melody You can hear a melody sound when the television is powered on or off. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Melody”, then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “On”. Press the EXIT button to exit.
BN68-00801B-00Eng.qxd 1/31/04 3:13 PM Page 65 Chapter 10 TROUBLESHOOTING If the TV seems to have a problem, first try this list of possible problems and solutions. If none of these troubleshooting tips apply, call your nearest Samsung service center. Identifying Problems Problem Possible Solution Poor picture Try another channel. Adjust the antenna. Check all wire connections. Poor sound quality. Try another channel. Adjust the antenna. No picture or sound. Try another channel.
BN68-00801B-00Eng.qxd 1/31/04 3:13 PM Page 66 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Solution Vertical bars appear to flicker,jitter or shimmer on the image. Adjust the Coarse tuning and then adjust the Fine tuning. Screen is black and power indicator light blinks steadily. On your computer check: Power, Signal Cable. The TV is using its power management system. Move the computer's mouse or press any key on the keyboard.
BN68-00801B-01Eng.qxd 5/18/05 11:57 AM Page 67 APPENDIX Installing the stand <2> 1. 2. 3. <3> Place the TV faced down on a soft cloth or cushion on a table. Lower the TV set in the direction of the arrow and fix the stand. Use the four screws to tightly fix the stand. Disconnecting the stand <2> 1. 2. 3. 4. <3> <4> Place the TV faced down on a soft cloth or cushion on a table. Remove four screws from the back of the TV. Separate the stand from the TV. Cover the bottom hole with a cap.
BN68-00801B-00Eng.qxd 1/31/04 3:13 PM Page 68 APPENDIX Installing the Wall Mount Kit (LN23R51B / LN26R51B) Note: 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.
BN68-00801B-00Eng.qxd 1/31/04 3:13 PM Page 69 APPENDIX Installing the Wall Mount Kit (LN32R51B) Note: 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. Components (Sold separately) Wall-Bracket Set-Bracket M6 X L14 M4 X L25 Screw: 8EA Wood Screw: 7EA M4 X L8 Anchor: 7EA Screw: 3EA How to assemble the Wall Mount Bracket 1 Mark the location on the wall where the hole will be drilled.
BN68-00801B-00Eng.qxd 1/31/04 3:13 PM Page 70 APPENDIX Using the Anti-Theft Kensington Lock 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. Cable Figure 2 Figure 1 LN23R51B LN26R51B LN32R51B 1.
BN68-00801B-00Eng.qxd 1/31/04 3:13 PM Page 71 APPENDIX Specifications LN23R51B LN26R51B LN32R51B Viewing Angle Resolution 23” Diagonal (16:9) 20.00(H) x 11.25(V)inches (508.125(H) x 285.696(V)mm) a-si TFT active matrix 0.015(H) x 0.015(V)inches (0.372(H) x 0.372(V)mm) 170/170(H/V) 1366 (H) x 768 (V) 26” Diagonal (16:9) 22.67(H) x 12.74(V)inches (575.77(H) x 323.71(V)mm) a-si TFT active matrix 0.017(H) x 0.017(V)inches (0.511(H) x 0.511(V)mm) 170/170(H/V) 1366 (H) x 768 (V) 32” Diagonal (16:9) 27.
BN68-00801B-00Eng.qxd 1/31/04 3:13 PM Page 72 APPENDIX Model Name Weight With Stand Environmental Considerations Operating Temperature Operating Humidity Storage Temperature Storage Humidity Audio Characteristics Audio Input Audio Input (PC) Headphone Output Frequency Response LN23R51B LN26R51B LN32R51B 18.96 lbs (8.6 kg) 33.07 lbs (15.0 kg) 39.02 lbs (17.
BN68-00801B-00Eng.qxd 1/31/04 3:13 PM Page 73 APPENDIX Display Modes If the signal from the system equals the standard signal mode, the screen is adjusted automatically. If the signal from the system doesn’t equal the standard signal mode, adjust the mode by referring to your video card user guide; otherwise there may be no video. For the display modes listed below, the screen image has been optimized during manufacture.
