LCD TV LE23R8 LE26R8 Owner's Instructions 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 Record your Model and Serial number here for future reference. Model _______________ Serial No. _______________ BN68-01166G-04 Precautions When Displaying a Still Image A still image may cause permanent damage to the TV screen. · Do not display a still image on the LCD panel for more than 2 hours as it can cause screen image retention. This image retention is also known as "screen burn". To avoid such image retention, reduce the degree of brightness and contrast of the screen when displaying a still image. · Watching the LCD TV in 4:3 format for a long period of time may leave traces of borders displayed on the left, right and center of the screen caused by the difference of light emission on the screen. Playing a DVD or a game console may cause a similar effect to the screen. Damages caused by the above effect are not covered by the Warranty. · Displaying still images from Video games and PC for longer than a certain period of time may produce partial after-images. To prevent this effect, reduce the `brightness' and `contrast' when displaying still images. © 2007 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. English Contents ConnECtIng anD PrEParIng Your tV List of Parts .......................................................2 Installing the Stand ...........................................2 Installing the Wall Mount Kit ..............................2 Viewing the Control Panel .................................3 Viewing the Connection Panel ..........................4 Viewing the Remote Control .............................7 Installing Batteries in the Remote Control.........8 Switching On and Off ........................................8 Placing Your Television in Standby Mode .........8 Plug & Play .......................................................9 SEttIng thE tImE Setting and Displaying the Current Time ........26 Setting the Sleep Timer...................................27 Switching the Television On and Off Automatically...................................................27 FunCtIon DESCrIPtIon Choosing Your Language................................28 Using Game Mode ..........................................28 Setting the Blue Screen Mode / Selecting the Melody ......................................29 Setting the Home Theatre PC .........................29 Setting the Light Effect.................................... 30 Using the Energy Saving Feature ...................30 Selecting the Source .......................................31 Editing the Input Source Names .....................31 uSIng thE tElEtExt FEaturE Teletext Decoder .............................................32 Displaying the Teletext Information .................32 Selecting a Specific Teletext Page ..................33 Using Fastext to Select a Teletext Page .........33 SEttIng thE ChannElS Storing Channels Automatically ......................10 Storing Channels Manually .............................11 Setting the Channel Manager .........................12 Activating the Child Lock.................................12 Sorting the Stored Channels ...........................13 Assigning Channels Names ............................13 Fine Tuning Channel Reception......................14 SEttIng thE PICturE Changing the Picture Standard .......................14 Adjusting the Custom Picture..........................15 Changing the Colour Tone ..............................15 Activating Backlight. ........................................16 Configuring Detailed Settings on the Picture ..17 Changing the Picture Size ..............................18 Freezing the Current Picture ...........................19 Selecting the Screen Mode .............................19 Resetting the Picture Settings to the Factory Defaults ..............................................19 Digital NR / Active Colour / DNIe ....................20 Viewing the Picture In Picture (PIP) ................21 PIP Settings ....................................................21 HDMI Black Level ...........................................22 SEttIng thE PC Setting up Your PC Software (Based on Windows XP) .................................34 Display Modes ................................................34 Setting the PC .................................................35 rECommEnDatIonS For uSE Using the Anti-Theft Kensington Lock .............36 Troubleshooting: Before Contacting Service Personnel ...........................................36 Technical and Environmental Specifications ..37 SEttIng thE SounD Changing the Sound Standard........................22 Adjusting the Sound Settings ..........................23 Setting the TruSurround XT (SRS TS XT) ......23 Connecting Headphones ................................24 Selecting the Sound Mode ..............................24 Adjusting the Volume Automatically ................24 Selecting the Internal Mute .............................25 Listening to the Sound of the Sub Picture.......25 Resetting the Sound Settings to the Factory Defaults ...........................................................26 Symbol Press Important Note One-Touch Button English - 1 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 Cover-Bottom Stand Screw X4 Safety Guide Stand Cleaning Cloth Registration Card Owner's Instructions Warranty card Warranty card / Safety Guide / Registration Cards (Not available in all locations) The stand and stand screw may not be included depending on the model. Installing the Stand <> <3> 1. Place the TV faced down on a soft cloth or cushion on a table. . Put the stand into the hole at the bottom of the TV. 3. Insert screw into the hole indicated and tighten. The stand is installed for models with the screen size of 37 inch and above. 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. Do not install your Wall Mount Kit while your TV is turned on. It may result in personal injury due to electric shock. Remove the stand and cover the bottom hole with a cap and fasten with two screws. English - Viewing the Control Panel 1 2 3 4 5 [LE23R81, LE26R81, LE23R83, LE26R83] 6 7 1 2 3 4 5,6 [LE23R82, LE26R82, LE23R84, LE26R84] 7 Front Panel buttons Touch the right side of each button to operate. The product colour and shape may vary depending on the model. 1SourCE Toggles between all the available input sources (TV, Ext1, Ext2, AV, S-Video, Component, PC, HDMI1, HDMI2,). In the on-screen menu, use this button as you would use the EntEr button on the remote control. 2mEnu Press to see an on-screen menu of your TV's features. 3 Press to increase or decrease the volume. In the on-screen menu, use the buttons as you would use the and buttons on the remote control. 4 Press to change channels. In the on-screen menu, use the buttons as you would use the and butons on the remote control. 5 (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. 6rEmotE Control SEnSor Aim the remote control towards this spot on the TV. 7SPEaKErS English - 3 Viewing the Connection Panel 1 2 3 4 5 0 9 Power Input 8 7 6 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. 1Connecting Set-top Box, VCr or DVD Connector EXT 1 EXT 2 Video O O Input Audio (L/R) O O RGB O Output Video + Audio (L/R) Only TV Output you can choose. -Inputs or outputs for external devices, such as VCR, DVD, video game device or video disc players. English - 2 Connecting auDIo - Connect RCA audio cables to "R - AUDIO - L" on the rear of your set and the other ends to corresponding audio in connectors on the Amplifier or DVD Home Theater. 3hDmI In 1, hDmI In - Supports connections between HDMI-connection-enabled AV devices (Set-Top Boxes, DVD players) - 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. DVI In (hDmI In ) / (auDIo r/l) - 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. - When using an HDMI/DVI cable connection, it is only possible from the HDMI 2 In terminal. You should use the DVI-to-HDMI cable or DVI-HDMI Adapter for the connection, and the "R- AUDIO - L" terminal on DVI for sound output. Supported modes for HDMI/DVI and Component 480i 480p 576i 576p 720p 1080i HDMI/DVI 50Hz X X X O O O HDMI/DVI 60Hz X O X X O O Component O O O O O O 4Connecting 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 6Connecting External a/V Devices - Connect RCA or S-VIDEO cable to an appropriate external A/V device such as VCR, DVD or Camcorder. - Connect RCA audio cables to "R - AUDIO - L" on the rear of your set and the other ends to corre sponding audio out connectors on the A/V device. - Headphone may be connected to the headphone output (5) on the rear of your set. While the head phone is connected, the sound from the built-in speakers will be disabled. 7 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. English - 8 SErVICE - Service connection for qualified service engineer. 9 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 its optimum picture resolution in 720p mode. - This LCD TV displays its maximum picture resolution in 1080i mode. 0Kensington 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. - The place of the Kensington Lock may be different depending on its model. English - Viewing the remote Control 1Television Standby button 2Number buttons for direct channel access aControl the cursor in the menu bUse to see information on the current broadcast 3One/Two-digit channel selection 4Selects the TV mode directly 5Used to display Channel Lists on the screen. cPicture freeze ePicture size selection f PIP:Picture-In-Picture On / Off SOURCE: Input source selection POSITION: PIP position selection P : Next channel P : Previous channel teletext Functions 6 Volume increase Volume decrease 7Temporary sound switch-off 8Menu display and change confirmation 4Exit from the teletext display 8Teletext index %Teletext mode selection (LIST/FLOF) ^ Teletext sub page (P : Teletext next page P : Teletext previous page 9Sound mode selection 0Retu ...