Samsung LE 20S83B User Manual

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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.  
a

ll 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  MEnu button to display the menu.  
Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Channel”, then press the   
E

ntEr  button.
3.  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  P
 or P button to switch to the appropriate channel,  
then 
repeat above. 
.  Press the  ExIt button to exit.  
You can view any channel (including an erased channel) by using the 
number buttons on the remote control.➣
Editing the Channels
You can exchange the numbers of two channels, in order to:
 
  Modify the numeric order in which the channels have been  
automatically stored.
 
 give easily remembered numbers to the channels that you 
watch most often.

.    Press the  MEnu button to display the menu.  
Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Channel”, then press the   
E

ntEr  button.
.  Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Sort”, then press the  EntEr 
 
button.
3. 
  Press the  EntEr  button to select “From”. Press the ▲ or ▼ 
button until the channel number that you wish to change is displayed. 
Press the  E
 ntEr  button.
.    Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “To”, then press the   
E

ntEr  button. 
Press the ▲ or ▼ button until the new number by which you wish to   
identify the channel is displayed. 
Press the  E
 ntEr  button.
.    Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Store”, then press the   
E

ntEr  button. 
Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “OK”, then press the   
E
ntEr  button. The selected channel is exchanged with the one previously stored to the 
chosen number.
.  Repeat steps 3 to 5 for another channel to be sorted.
.  Press the  ExIt button to exit.  
➣
Sorting the Stored Channels
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Channel names will be assigned automatically when channel 
information is broadcast.  
t
hese names can be changed, allowing you to assign new names.
.    Press the  MEnu button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ 
button to select “Channel”, then press the  E
 ntEr  button.
.  Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Name”, then press the   
E

ntEr  button.
3. 
  If necessary, select the channel to be assigned to a new name by  
pressing the ▲ or ▼ button. Press the  E ntEr  button.
.
	t o... then...
Select a letter, number or symbol Press the 
▲ or ▼ button
Move on the next letter Press the 
► button
Move back the previous letter Press the 
◄ button
Confirm the name Press the E
 ntEr  button
 
The characters available are :    Letters of the alphabet (A~Z) 
Numbers (0~9) 
Special characters ( -, space)
.  Repeat steps 3 to 4 for each channel to be assigned to a new name.
.  Press the  ExIt button to exit.
➣
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assigning Channels names
use fine tuning to manually adjust a particular channel for optimal 
reception.

.  Use the number buttons to directly select the channel that you want 
to fine tune.


.  Press the  MEnu button to display the menu.  
Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Channel”, then press the   
E

ntEr  button.
3.  Press 
the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Fine Tune”, then press the 
EntEr  button.
.  Press the ◄ or ► button to adjust the fine tuning.   
Press the  E
 ntEr  button.
.  Press the  ExIt button to exit.
Fine tuned channels that have been saved are marked with an asterisk “*” 
on the right-hand side of the channel number in the channel banner.  And 
the channel number turns red.
To reset the fine-tuning, select “Reset” by pressing the 
▲ or ▼ button and 
then press the  E ntEr button.
➣
➣
Fine tuning Channel reception
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SEttIng thE PICturE
You can select the type of picture which best corresponds to your 
viewing requirements.

.    Press the  MEnu button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ 
button to select “Picture”, then press the  E
 ntEr  button.
.  Press the  EntEr 
 button to select “Mode”.
3. 
  Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the desired picture effect.  
Press the  E ntEr  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”)
[PC mode] 
   
Entertain:    High 
 brightness. (For watching motion pictures such as a DVD or 
Video CD.)
   
Internet:   
Medium 
 brightness. (For working with a mixture of images such as 
text and graphics.)
   
 text : Normal brightness. (For documentations or works involving heavy text.)
   
Custom: Select to view your favorite display settings.
In the PC mode, “Entertain”, “Internet”, “Text”, “Custom” appears.➣
     You can also press the  
P
.MoDE  button on the 
remote control to select one 
of the picture settings.
Changing the Picture Standard
Your set has several settings which allow you to control picture 
quality.

.    Press the  MEnu button to display the menu.  
Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Picture”, then press the   
E

ntEr  button.
.  Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Custom”, then press the   
E

ntEr  button.
3. 
  Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select a particular item.  
Press the  E ntEr  button.
.  Press the ◄ or ► button to decrease or increase the value of a 
particular item. Press the  E
 ntEr  button.
.  Press the  ExIt button to exit.
 Contrast:   
Adjusts the lightness and darkness between objects and the back-
ground.
  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.   
  t int(
 ntSC only):   
Adjusts the colour of objects, making them more red or 
green for a more natural look.
    If you make any changes to these settings, the picture mode is 
automatically switched to “Custom”.
  In 
the PC mode, only “Contrast” and “Brightness” can be adjusted.➣
➣
adjusting the Custom Picture
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You can select the most comfortable colour tone to your eyes.
.   Press the  MEnu button to display the menu.  
Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Picture”, then press the   
E

ntEr  button.
.  Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Colour Tone”, then press the   
EntEr 
 button.
3. 
  Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the desired colour tone setting. 
Press the  E ntEr  button.
.  Press the  ExIt button to exit.
♦ Cool 2:   
Makes the colour temperature bluer than “Cool 1” menu.
♦ Cool 1: Makes whites bluish.
♦ Normal: Keeps whites white. 
♦ Warm1:  Makes whites reddish.
♦ Warm2:    Makes 
 the colour temperature redder than “Warm1” menu.
 In the PC mode, “Cool” ,“Normal”, “Warm”, “Custom” appears.➣
Changing the Colour t one
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one
C o o l   
C o o l   
n o r m a l
W a r m 
W a r m 
adjust the individual  r, g, B Colour Controls.
.    Press the  MEnu button to display the menu.  
Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Picture”, then press the   
E

ntEr  button.
.  Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Colour Control”, then press the 
EntEr 
 button.
3. 
  Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select a particular item.  
Press the  E ntEr  button.
.     Press the ◄ or ► button to decrease or increase the value of a 
particular item. Press the  E
 ntEr  button.
.  Press the  ExIt button to exit.
 Available in PC Mode Only.➣
adjusting the Colour Control
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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.  
t

his 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  MEnu button to display the menu.  
Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Sound”, then press the   
E
ntEr  button.
.  Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Auto Volume”, then press the 
EntEr 
 button.
3.  Press 
the ▲ or ▼ button to select “On” or “Off”. Press the   
E
ntEr  button.
.  Press the  ExIt button to exit.
adjusting the Volume  automatically
SEttIng thE SounD
You can select the type of the special sound effect to be used when 
watching a given broadcast.

.  Press the  MEnu button to display the menu.  
Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Sound”, then press the   
E

ntEr  button.
.  Press the  EntEr 
 button to select “Mode”.
3. 
  Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the desired sound effect.  
Press the  E ntEr  button.
.  Press the  ExIt button to exit.
 Standard:  Selects the normal sound mode.
  Speech:  Emphasizes voices over other sounds.
Changing the Sound Standard
     
You can also select these 
options by simply pressing 
the  S.M
 oDE button on the 
remote control.
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S t a n d a r d
S p e e c h
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M o d e  : S t a n d a r d    
a u
t o   Vo l u m e  :  on    Sound
You can connect a set of headphones to your set if you wish to 
watch a  tV programme without disturbing the other people in the 
room.
Prolonged use of headphones at a high volume may damage your hearing.➣
Connecting headphones
TV Rear Panel
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SEttIng thE 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  MEnu button to display the menu.  
Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the   
E

ntEr  button.
.  Press the  EntEr 
 button to select “Time”.
3.  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.
Confirm the setting  E
 ntEr 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 and Displaying the Current t ime
You can select a time period of between 30 and  0 minutes after 
which the television automatically switches to standby mode.

.  Press the  MEnu button to display the menu.  
Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the   
E

ntEr  button.
.  Press the  EntEr 
 button to select “Time”.
3.  Press 
the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Sleep Timer”, then press the   
EntEr  button.
.  Press the ▲ or ▼ button repeatedly until the desired time appears 
(Off, 30, 60, 90, 120, 150, 180).  
Press the  E
 ntEr  button.The TV automatically switches to standby mode when the timer reaches 0. 
. Press the  ExIt button to exit.
➣
Setting the Sleep t imer
     
  Press  the SlEEP  button 
on the remote control 
repeatedly until the 
appropriate time interval 
appears.
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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  MEnu button to display the menu.  
Press the ▲ or ▼ button to elect “Setup”, then press the   
E
ntEr  button.
.  Press the  EntEr 
 button to select “Time”.
3.  Press 
the ▲ or ▼ button to select “On Timer”, then press the   
E
ntEr  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  E
 ntEr  button to return.
.  Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Off Timer”, then press the   
E

ntEr  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  E
 ntEr  button to return.
.  Press the  ExIt button to exit.
 The first step is to set the television’s clock.  
(refer to “Setting and Displaying the Current Time” on page 14)
  Y
ou can also set hour and minute by pressing the number buttons on the 
remote control.
  The 

"Activation" setting must be set to "On" in order for the timers to 
work.
➣
➣
➣


Switching the t elevision on and off  automatically
SEttIng thE othErS
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  MEnu button to display the on-screen menu. 
Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the   
E

ntEr  button.
.  Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Language”, then press the 
EntEr 
 button.
3. 
  Select a particular language by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button 
repeatedly. 
Press the  E
 ntEr  button. You can choose one of 12 languages.
. Press the  ExIt button to exit.
➣
Choosing Your language
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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".
.  Press the  MEnu button to display the menu.  
Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the   
E
ntEr  button.
.  Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Blue Screen” then press the 
EntEr 
 button.
3. 
  Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “On” or “Off”.   
Press the  E ntEr  button.
.    Press the  ExIt button to exit.
Setting the Blue Screen Mode
You can select among external sources connected to your  tV’s 
input jacks.

.  Press the  MEnu button to display the menu. 
Press the  E
 ntEr  button to select “Input”.
.  Press the  EntEr 
 button to select “Source List”.
3.  Select 
the required device by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button.   
Press the  E ntEr  button.
     Press the  SourCE button on the remote control to toggel between all the 
available source. TV mode can be selected by pressing the  t V or P/ 
button on the remote control but you cannot select it by pressing the  S ourCE 
button.
Selecting the Source
name the device connected to the input jacks to make your input 
source selection easier.

.  Press the  MEnu button to display the menu.  
Press the  E
 ntEr  button, to select “Input”.
.  Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Edit Name”, then press the   
E

ntEr  button.
3.  Press 
the ▲ or ▼ button to input select input source that you wish to 
edit. 
Press the  E
 ntEr  button. 
.  Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the required device.  
Press the  E
 ntEr  button. 
.  Press the  ExIt button to exit.
Editing the Input Source names
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uSIng thE tElEtExt FEaturE
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:
PartContents
aSelected page number.
BBroadcasting station identity.
CCurrent page number or search status.
DDate and time.
EText.
FStatus information.
t eletext Decoder
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.
t o activate the teletext mode and display the contents page:
.    Using the  P
() or P () button, select the channel providing the 
teletext service.

.    Press the  ttx/MIx (
) button to activate the teletext mode. The contents page is displayed. It can be redisplayed at any time by 
pressing the  ME nu () button.
3.   Press the  ttx/MIx () 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.
➣
➣
➣
Displaying the t eletext Information
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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.
3.  Using 
the various display options:
to display... Press the...
Both teletext information and the normal broadcast ttx
 /MIx ()
Hidden text (answers to quiz games, for example)
The normal screen  I
 nFo (
)
InFo (
)
A secondary page, by entering its 4-digit number D
 ual I-II ()
The next page 
The previous page P 
 () 
P  ()
Double-size letters in the: 
  Upper half of the screen     
  Lower half of the screen
Normal screen (
) 
  Once    
  Twice
  Three times
Selecting a Specific 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).
3.  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. 
using Fastext to Select a t eletext Page
You can store up to four teletext pages to display them later at leisure.
.   Select the  lISt mode using the  S ourCE () button. The SourCE () button is used to switch between the  lISt and 
F
loF  modes.
.   Press the coloured button corresponding to the page that will be 
replaced.
3.  Enter 
the new page number using the numeric buttons.
.   Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each page to be stored, using a different 
coloured button each time.


.    Press the  SlEEP (
) button until the corresponding blocks blink.
➣
Storing t eletext Pages
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