Samsung LN-R238W Spécifications

GENERAL INFORMATIONSAMSUNG@_) AnynetPress the Anynet button to bring up the Anynet menu.(Refer to "Anynet AV Owner's Instructions".)I!1

GENERAL INFORMATIONinstalling Batteries in the Remote Control1Slide :necover outcomp]etely.2Installtwo AAA s{zebatteries.Make sure to match the '

Connecting VHF and UHF AntennasIt your antenna has a set of leads flintlook like this, see 'Antennas with ...

Antennas with 75-ohm Round LeadsPJugthe antenna lead ..._into the ANT_N Z\ANT INtermhal on the back _ _;Separate VHF and UHF AntennasIf you

IConnecting Cable TV7k) connect to a cable TV system, follow the instructions below.Cabme without a Cabme BoxP!ug the incom!ng ...__cable

2Connect this cane[o a _wo-way splmer.3Connect a_qRF caneeetween an OUTPUTterrr na on tee sol_tterand the JN termmal onthe cable boxnconcable5oJgterCa

IConnecting a VCRThese instructi(ms assume that you have already connected your TV to an antenna or acable TV system (according to the instructions (m

Connect an audio Cablebetween the AUDIO OUTjacks on the VCR and th eVCR Rear PanelTV Rear PanelZ5Connect a waeo caD]eDetween meVIDEO OUTjack on tr_eVC

Connecting an S°VHS VCRYour Samsung TV can be connected to an S-Video sigmd from an S-VHS VCR.(This connection delivers a better picture as compared t

Connecting a DVD PlayerThe rear panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a DVD player to your TV.1Connect an audio ca[ Icbetween theCOMPONENT IN

I Precautions When Displaying a Still imageA still image may cause permanent damage to the TV screen.Digital Ready TV: When youselect _ne reguJar scre

Connecting a Digital TV Set-top boxThe com_ectio_s for a typical Set-top box are shown below.1Connect an audio cableDe_weerl meCOMPONENT IN ! orCOMPON

Connecting a DVD/Set-top box via DV!This car_ be applied only if there Js the DVI Output com-_ector on the external device.1Connect a DVFto+HDMJcaele

Connecting a DVD/Setotop box via HE)M!This can be applied only it there is the HDMI Output connector on the external device,1Connect an -IDMJcablebetw

Connecting a PCiConnect a PC v_deocaeJe(D-Sub} betweenPC IN [PC] connec_o_on _n6 TV and the PC:)u_eu_connector on you_con pu[er.2Connect a PC audioCab

OPEP, ATIONTurning the TV On and OffP essthePOWEO button r ! i0n the rem0te lif_[ _You Canalso Usethe POWERdjbutton Onthefront Ofthe panel.Changing Ch

OPERATIONAdjusting the VoJumei_ilili!li!ilUsing MuteAt any time. you can temporarily cut off the sound using the MUTE butt<m,1Press MUTE and the so

OPERATIONViewing the DisplayThe display identifies the current channe! and the statusof cer*aJn audio-video settings.1Press the INFO button on tneremo

OPERATIONPMug & Play FeatureWhe,_ the TV is initially powered on, several basic customer settings proceedautomatically and subsequently.1Press the

OPERATION5Press the ENTERr_], buttor_o se_ect Start".The TV will begin memorizingaJ_of the available channels4 To stop the search befl)re it hasf

OPERATIONMemorizing the ChannelsYour TV can memorize and store al! of the available channels for both 'off-air" (antenna)and cable channels,

- IntegratedDigitalTVWide-screen}:WhentheTVreceivesSD-c.aaetregularbroadcastings_gna_s(recewes480pregularsignals).DigitalRead,.TV(wide-screeralol[alTV

OPERATIONStoring Channems in Memory (Automatic Method)1Firs{ select the correc_s_gnal source (Air'. STD.HRC. or IRCSee s_eps 1~2 on meprewous pag

OPERATIONAdding and Erasing Channems (Manua| Method)1Press the NENUI_ buttonto display me menu,Press the UP/DOWN,_,vbuttons _o select "Channetr_e

OPERATIONTo Select the SourceUse to select TV or another extema! input source connected to the TV_Use to select the input source of your choice,1Press

OPERATIONTo Edit the input Source NameName the device connected to the input.jacks to make your input source selection easier.1Press the MENU[m button

PICTUP.E CONTP.OLUsing Automatic Picture SettingsYour TV has %ur automatic picture settings ("Dynamic", "Standard", "Movie&qu

PICTURE CONTROLCustomizing the PictureYou can use the on-screen menus to change the contrast, brightness, sharpness,color, and tint according to perso

PICTURE CONTROLAdjusting the Color ToneYou can change the color of the entire screen according to your preference.tPress the MENU_ buttonto d_sp_aythe

PICTURECONTROLChanging the Screen Size1Press the NENUm] buttonto display me menu.Press me JP/DOWN,_vbuttons to seJect"Picture.men press the ENTER

PICTURE CONTROLZoom1Press me UP/DOWN Avbuttons to seJect Zoom".2LEFT/RmGHT,I • buttons.Use the UP[DOWN AvDU_On_0 too', e the pictureUp anu O

PICTURE CONTROLpress the STroLL button to freeze a m0vjog p!cture.NormN Sound W!!! still be heard,Press again to cancelDigital Noise ReductionIf the b

i CONTENTSChapterChapterChapter1: General InformationList of Features ... lList of Parts ...

PICTURE CONTROLDNle (Digital Natural image engine)Samsung's new teclmolegy brings you more detailed images with contrast,white enhancement and 3D

PICTURE CONTROLNy Color ControlMy Co!or Contro! allows users to adjust co!ors to their preference by adjustingPink, Blue and Green using the predefine

PICTURE CONTROLDetail Contro!1Press the MENU_ buttonto d]spJay me menu.Press the UP/DOWN,_vbuttons [o select *'Picturethen Press me ENTER_DU[_O[&

PICTURECONTROLDynamic ContrastDymm_ic Contrast detects the visual signal input and adjusts to create optimum contrast.1Press the MENU N_ btmonto displ

PICTURE CONTROLBrightness SensorThe Brightness Sensor adjusts the screen brightness automatica!l? by usinga light detecting sensor.1Press the MENUI_ b

PICTURE CONTROLViewing Picture=in=PictureThis product has one built-in tuner, which does not allow PIP to function in the same mode.For example, you c

PICTURE CONTROLSelecting a Signal Source (External A/V) for PiPpress the UP/DOWNAy :Select _hesource of the subpicture (PIP) by pressing theUP/DOWN Av

PICTURE CONTROLChanging the Size of the PIP WindowPress the UP/DOWN A'v"buttons to select 'Size:', then4 This flmction doese'

SOUNDCONTROLUsing Automatic Sound SettingsYour TV has five automatic sound settings ("Standard", "Music", "Movie", "

SOUNDCONTROLCustomizing the SoundThe sound settings can be at[lusted to suit your persona! preference.(Alternatively, you can use oue of the 'aut

CONTENTSChapterViewing Picture-in-Picture ... 40Activating Picture-in-Picture ... 4{)Selecting a S

SOUND CONTROLSetting the TruSurround XT (SRS TSXT}Emphasizes midrange and bass and provides a simulated su_Tound-seund experie,_ce.1Press the MENU _ b

SOUND CONTROLChoosing a NuMti=Channel Sound (NTS)SoundtrackDepending on the particular program being broadcast, you can listen to stereo, mono ora Sep

SOUND CONTROLAutomatic volume controlReduces the differences in volume ]eve] among broadcasters.1Press me MENU_[_ buttonto display me menu,Press the U

SOUNDCONTROLSelecting the Internal MuteSomld output from the TV speakels is mutecL1Press the MENU _ buttonto d_sp_ayme menu.Press me UPiDOWN,Avbuttons

SOUND CONTROLSelecting the Main or Sub (PIP) SoundYOu can select either Main or Sub sound when PIP is On,1Press the MENU_ button10 (_I]SDIa_ [ne menu,

CHANNEL CONTROLFine Tuning ChannelsUse fine tuning to manually adjust a particular cham_e] for optimal reception.1Press me _ENUNl buttonto display the

PC DISPLAYUsing Your TV as a Computer (PC) DisplaySetting Up Your PC Software (Based on Windows XP)'Rhe Windows display-settings for a typical co

PC DISPLAYHow to Auto AdjustUse the Auto Adjust fnnction to have the TV set automatically adjust the video sigm_lsthe monitor receives, The function a

PC DISPLAYAdjusting the Screen QualityThe puq)ose of the picture q_mlky _4jHstment is toremove or ]educe pbture noise.[f the noise is not removed by f

PC DISPLAYChanging the Screen PositionPress the IPC button ender the remote_s cover to selec_ the PC mode°1Press En_MENU[:£_ buttonto dlSD]OV [ne men_

GENERAL INFORMATIONList of Featurese Excellent Picture Quality- DN][e technology provides life-like clear images.- My Color Control: Colors can be set

PC DISPLAYInitializing the Screen Position or Color SettingsPress the PC button _mder the remetCs cover t0 seled the PC mode.1Press the MENU[] buttont

TIME SETTINGSetting the ClockSettin_ /llC clock is necessary m oroer to use the vttilOUS timer l_;atures of the TV.Also. } ou can cnecl< the lime w

TIME SE'I TINGSetting the Sleep TimerSet tl_xe timer for the TV/o turn off at the preset time automatically.SHeep timer1Press the NENUml buttonto

TIME SETTINGSetting the On/Off Timer1Press the MENUR_ buttonto display the menu.Press the UPIDOWN,,Lv3u1[ons to select "SetuP",[Den Dress th

TIME SETTING3Press the LEFTiRmGHT 4 •buttons [o select "ActJ/atJon',Press the UP/DOWN_vbuttons to set the On TimeYes'When finished Dres

FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONSelecting a Menu Language1Press the MENUR_ buttonto d_sp_ay :he menu.Press the UP/DOWN AVDu[[ons [o selec[ "Setu 3men press t

FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONUsing the V-ChipThe V-Chip feature automatically locks out programming that is deemed imq)propriate ti)rchildren, The user must fi

FUNCTION DESCRIPTION4After entenng a vahdPIN numeer, me 'V-Chi_cscreen wHIaeeearPress the UP, DOWN A'_"DU_OnS [O se_ec_"Change PIN

FUNCTIONDESCRIPTIONHow to Enabie/Disabie the V-ChipNote: PiP operation is disabled when the V-chip is (m.1Press the MENU_ buttonto dispJay the menL.Pr

FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONHow to Set up Restrictions Using the 'TV Parentam Guidemines'First, set up a persona! identification number (PIN), and e

GENERAL INFORMATIONFamiliarizing Yourself with Your New WVButtons on the Lower-Right Part of the PanelThe buttons on the lower-right pane! contro! 2r&

FUNCTION DESCRIPTION3 [USAIPress the UP/DOWNAv _;_DUKOOS tO select _' _÷'TV Parental Guidelines' _ _÷men oress me ENTERra': _ _,._

FUNCTION DESCRIPTION5At this point one of the TV-Ratings is selected.Depending on your existing setup the letter "U" or "B" will b

FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONHow to Set up Restrictions Using the MPAA Ratings:G, PG, PG=13, R, NC=17, X, NRThe MPAA rating system uses the Motion Picture Asso

FUNCTION DESCRIPTION3 [USA]Press the UPtDOWN Aveut[oes _0 selec_ _ _"MPAA Rating, men press _...the ENTERF_-Jj ba[_on. *_...[Canada]4Repeatedl

FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONHow to Set up Restrictions Using the 'Canadian English'1Press me MENU_ buttonto d_sDJay the menu,Press the UP;DOWN Avbut

FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONHow to Set up Restrictions Using the 'Canadian French'1Press the MENU_ button_o d_sp]ay tne menu,Press me UPIDOWN Ai,vbu

FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONViewing Closed CaptionsYour TV decodes and displays the closed captions that are broadcast with certain TV shows.These captions ar

FUNCTION DESCRIPTION5Press the UP/DOWN AvDUt[OnS [0 select _Mode"then Dress the ENTER_button.Press _he UP/DOWN AvDU_[ODS[O set "Caption"

FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONSetting the Blue Screen NodeIf no signa! is being received or the signa! is very weak, a blue screen automaticallyreplaces the noi

FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONSelecting the MelodyYou can hear a melody sound when the televisi(m is powered on or off'.1Press the NENU[m buttonto d_spJaym

GE NElfi:AL INFORMATIONRear Panel JacksUse the rear pane! jacks to connect an A/V compone,_t that wil! be connectedcontimlously such as a VCR or a DVD

TROUBLESHOOTINGIf the TV seems to have a problem, first tU this list of possible problems and solutions.If none of these troubleshooting tips apply, c

TROUBLESHOOTINGVerlical bars appear ioflickerdiuer or shimmeron lhe image.Screen is black andpower indicalor lighlblinks sleadily.Image is no_ slable

APPENDIXInstalling the stand<1> <2>Disconnecting the stand<1> <2> <3>1. Remove four screws from the back of the TV.2. Se

APPENDIXmnstalling the Wall Mount Kit(LN-R238W / LN-R268W / LN-R2668W}Note: "]['l'fis insta!latkm is in be used when attaching the wal!

APPENDIXmnstalming the Wamm Mount Kit(LN=R328W / LN=R3228W)Note: This installati(m is tn be lsed when attaching the wa!! mnum/n a walhWhen attachini_

APPENDIXUsing the Anti-Theft Kensington LockThe Kensington lock is a device used to physically fix the system when using it ina public place,The locki

APPENDIXSpecificationsPanelSizeDisplay SizeTypePixcl PitchViewing AngleResolution23" Dia;ona_ { m:v2{H_0{H} x 1 251V_it_che(508.125(H} x 285 6961

i APPENDIXWeightWith Sta_}d 18.96 lbs 8.6 kg} 33.07 lbs 115.0 kg) 39.112 lbs • 17.7 kg.EnvironmentalCtmsideratitmsOperatir_g ri'emperature()perat

APPENDIXDisplay Modes_f the signa! from the system equals the standard signa! mode, the screen is adjustedautomatically. _f'the signal from the s

GENERAL INFORMATIONRemote ControlYou can use the remote control up to a distance of about 23 feet from the TV.When using the remote, always point it d