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Contents CONNECTING AND PREPARING YOUR TV ■ Viewing the Control Panel.................................................................. 2 ■ Accessories........................................................................................ 3 ■ Viewing the Connection Panel............................................................ 3 ■ Viewing the Remote Control............................................................... 5 ■ Installing Batteries in the Remote Control.......................................
CONNECTING AND PREPARING YOUR TV ¦ Viewing the Control Panel N The product colour and shape may vary depending on the model. N You can use a button by pressing the side panel buttons. 1 2 3 4 5 8 8 6 7 1 SOURCEE Toggles between all the available input sources. In the on-screen menu, use this button as you would use the ENTERE button on the remote control. 2 MENU Press to see an on-screen menu of your TV’s features. 3 y Press to increase or decrease the volume.
¦ Accessories Remote Control & Batteries (AAA x 2) Cover-Bottom ● Owner’s Instructions Power Cord Cleaning Cloth (M4 X L16) (M4 X L18) Stand Screw Stand Screw X 3 (32inch model only) ● Warranty card ● Safety Guide ● Registration Cards N Please make sure the following items are included with your LCD TV. If any items are missing, contact your dealer. N Warranty card / Safety Guide / Registration Cards (Not available in all locations) N The items colour and shape may vary depending on the model.
3 PC / DVI AUDIO IN – Connect to the audio output jack on your PC. – DVI audio outputs for external devices. 4 ANT IN – 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 5 AUDIO OUT [R-AUDIO-L] – Connect RCA audio cables to AUDIO OUT [R-AUDIO-L] on the rear of your set and the other ends to corresponding audio in connectors on the Amplifier or DVD Home Theatre.
¦ Viewing the Remote Control N You can use the remote control up to a distance of about 23 feet from the TV. N The performance of the remote control may be affected by bright light. N The product colour and shape may vary depending on the model. 1 POWER : Television Standby button. 2 NUMERIC BUTTONS : Press to change the channel. 3 E : Performs the same function as the ENTERE key of the directional keys.
OPERATION ¦ Viewing the menus Before using the TV, follow the steps below to learn how to navigate the menu in order to select and adjust different functions. MENU Button Display the main on-screen menu. RETURN Button Return to the previous menu. ENTERE / DIRECTION Buttons Move the cursor and select an item. Select the currently selected item. Confirm the setting. EXIT Exit the on-screen menu. ❑ Operation the OSD (On Screen Display) The access step may differ depending on the selected menu. 1.
¦ Plug & Play Feature When the TV is initially powered on, basic settings proceed automatically and subsequently. 1. Press the POWER P button on the remote control. N The message Select ‘Home Use’ when installing this TV in your home. is displayed. N The factory default setting for the picture will be Standard. Plug & Play N Standard mode is the recommended home viewing picture mode. Select ‘Home Use’ when installing this TV in your home. N You can also use the POWERP button on the TV. 2.
CHANNEL CONTROL ¦ Configuring the Channel Menu ❑ Country (depending on the country) Channel You can change the country. N The PIN number input screen appears. Enter your 4 digit PIN number. N The default PIN number of a new TV set is 0-0-0-0. You can change the PIN by selecting Change PIN from the menu. N Some functions may not be supported depending on the selected country.
❑ Full Guide / Mini Guide The EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) information is provided by the broadcasters. Programme entries may appear blank or out of date as a result of the information broadcast on a given channel. The display will dynamically update as soon as new information becomes available. O You can also display the guide menu simply by pressing the GUIDE button. (To configure the Default Guide, refer to the descriptions.
Using the Full / Mini Guide Full Guide Mini Guide DTV Cable 900 f tn Freshmen On Campus 2:00 - 2:30 15:39 Wed 16 Jan No Detailed Information 900 901 902 903 903 ▼ 903 Today 2:00 - 3:00 f tn Freshmen O.. Street Hypn..
Channel List Option Menu (in All Channels / Added Channels / Favourites) N Press the TOOLS button to use the option menu. N Option menu items may differ depending on the channel status. Add / Delete Added Channels You can delete or add a channel to display the channels you want. N All deleted channels will be shown on All Channels menu. N A gray-coloured channel indicates the channel has been deleted. N The Add menu only appears for deleted channels.
Channel List Option Menu (in Programmed) You can view, modify or delete a reservation. N Press the TOOLS button to use the option menu. Change Info Select to change a viewing reservation. Programmed Cancel Schedules Select to cancel a viewing reservation. Information 1 / 1 / 2009 13:59 5 TV1 Change M.E Info Quincy, 18:59 2 TV3 The Equalizer Information 20:59 2 TV3 McMillan & Wife Cancel Schedules Select All Select to view a viewing reservation.
❑ Advanced Settings Picture Samsung’s new TVs allow you to make even more precise picture settings than previous models. N Advanced Settings is available in Standard or Movie mode. N In PC mode, you can only make changes to Gamma and White Balance from among the Advanced Settings items. Colour : 50 Tint (G / R) : G50 / R50 Advanced Settings ► Picture Options Picture Reset Black Tone → Off / Dark / Darker / Darkest You can select the black level on the screen to adjust the screen depth.
Size You can select the picture size which best corresponds to your viewing requirements. T Press the TOOLS button to display the Tools menu. You can also set the size by selecting Tools → Picture Size. ● Auto Wide: Automatically adjusts the picture size to the 16:9 aspect ratio. (New Zealand, Singapore only) ● 16:9: Adjusts the picture size to 16:9 appropriate for DVDs or wide broadcasting. ● Wide Zoom: Magnify the size of the picture more than 4:3.
Film Mode → Auto The TV can be set to automatically sense and process film signals from all sources and adjust the picture for optimum quality. N Film Mode is supported in TV, AV, COMPONENT(480i / 1080i) and HDMI(480i / 1080i). N Film Mode is not supported in DTV channel with resolution 576p/720p. ❑ Picture Reset → Reset Picture Mode / Cancel Resets all picture settings to the default values. N Reset Picture Mode: Current picture values return to default settings.
¦ Setting up the TV with your PC N Preset: Press the SOURCE button to select PC mode. ❑ Auto Adjustment Picture 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. T Press the TOOLS button to display the Tools menu. You can also set the Auto Adjustment by selecting Tools → Auto Adjustment. N This function does not work in DVI-HDMI mode.
❑ Audio Format → MPEG / Dolby Digital / Advanced (digital channels only) When sound is emitted from both the main speaker and the audio receiver, a sound echo may occur due to the decoding speed difference between the main speaker and the audio receiver. In this case, use the TV Speaker function. N While viewing a digital channel, this function can be selected. N The Audio Format appears according to the broadcasting signal.
SETUP ¦ Configuring the Setup Menu ❑ Time Clock Setup Setting the clock is necessary in order to use the various timer features of the TV. Plug & Play N The current time will appear every time you press the INFO button. Time N If you disconnect the power cord, you have to set the clock again. Game Mode : Off ● Clock Mode Child Lock : On You can set up the current time manually or automatically. Change PIN – Auto: Set the current time automatically using the time from the digital broadcast.
❑ Game Mode → Off / On When connecting to a game console such as PlayStation™ or Xbox™, you can enjoy a more realistic gaming experience by selecting game menu. N Restrictions on game mode (Caution) – To disconnect the game console and connect another external device, set Game Mode to Off in the setup menu. – If you display the TV menu in Game mode, the screen shakes slightly. N Game Mode is not available in TV and PC mode.
❑ Teletext Language You can set the Teletext language by selecting the language type. N English is the default in cases where the selected language is unavailable in the broadcast. ❑ Preference Primary Audio Language / Secondary Audio Language / Primary Subtitle Language / Secondary Subtitle Language / Primary Teletext Language / Secondary Teletext Language Using this feature, users can select one of the languages. The language selected here is the default when the user selects a channel.
INPUT / SUPPORT ¦ Configuring the Input Menu ❑ Source List Input Use to select TV or other external input sources such as DVD / Blu-ray players / Satellite receivers (Set-Top Box) connected to the TV. Use to select the input source of your choice. O Press the SOURCE button on the remote control to view an external signal source. TV mode can be selected by pressing the TV button.
❑ Software Upgrade To keep your product up-to-date with new Digital Television features then software upgrades are periodically broadcast as part of the normal Television signal. It will automatically detect these signals and display the software upgrade banner. You are given the option to install the upgrade. N Current Version shows version of the software being installed in the TV. N Alternative Software shows the previous version that can be replaced.
RECOMMENDATIONS ¦ Teletext Feature Most television stations provide written information services via Teletext. The index page of the teletext service gives you information on how to use the service. In addition, you can select various options to suit your requirements by using the remote control buttons. N For teletext information to be displayed correctly, channel reception must be stable. Otherwise, information may be missing or some pages may not be displayed.
N In these cases, additional graphics or text is not transmitted. N Older TV’s which do not support version 2.5 are not capable of displaying any additional graphics or text, regardless of the Teletext transmission. O Press the TV button to exit from the Teletext display. ¦ Installing the Stand N Preset: Place the Guide Stand and Cover Neck onto the stand and fasten it using the screws. Applicable to 32inch models only. Back Front 1. Attach your LCD TV to the stand.
¦ Anti-Theft Kensington Lock The Kensington Lock is a device used to physically fix the system when using it in a public place. The appearance and locking method may differ from the illustration depending on the manufacturer. Refer to the manual provided with the Kensington Lock for proper use. N The locking device has to be purchased separately. N The location of the Kensington Lock may be different depending on its model. 1.
¦ Securing the TV to the Wall Caution: Pulling, pushing, or climbing on the TV may cause the TV to fall. In particular, ensure your children do not hang over or destabilize the TV; doing so may cause the TV to tip over, causing serious injuries or death. Follow all safety precautions provided on the included Safety Flyer. For added stability, install the anti-fall device for safety purposes, as follows. To secure the TV: 1. Put the screws into the clamps and firmly fasten them onto the wall.
¦ 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, visit samsung.com, then click on Support or call Samsung customer contact centre. Issue Solution Picture Quality TV image does not look as good as it did in the store. First of all, please perform the Picture Test to confirm that your TV is properly displaying test image.
Issue Solution No Picture, No Video TV won’t turn on. ● ● ● Make sure the AC power cord is plugged in securely to the wall outlet and the TV. Make sure the wall outlet is working. Try pressing the POWER button on the TV to make sure the remote is working properly. If the TV turns on, it may be caused by Remote Control. To fix the Remote problem, refer to ‘Remote control does not work’ below. TV turns off automatically. ● ● ● ● Check if the Sleep Timer is set to On in the Setup menu.
Issue Solution Others Picture is not shown in full screen. ● ● Black bars on each side will be shown on HD channels when displaying upscaled SD (4:3) contents. Black bars on Top & Bottom will be shown on movies that have aspect ratios different from your TV. Adjust picture size option on your external device or TV to full screen. Remote control does not work. ● ● ● Replace the remote control batteries with correct polarity (+ -). Clean the transmission window located on the top of the remote.
¦ Specifications Model Name LA26B450 LA32B450 Screen Size (Diagonal) 26 inches 32 inches 1360 x 768 @ 60Hz 1360 x 768 @ 60Hz 10W X 2 10W X 2 670 x 75 x 455 mm 670 x 216 x 495 mm 800 x 85 x 531 mm 800 x 252 x 577 mm 8 kg 12 kg 10°C to 40°C (50°F to 104°F) 10% to 80%, non-condensing -20°C to 45°C (-4°F to 113°F) 5% to 95%, non-condensing 10°C to 40°C (50°F to 104°F) 10% to 80%, non-condensing -20°C to 45°C (-4°F to 113°F) 5% to 95%, non-condensing 0˚ -10˚ ~ 10˚ PC Resolution (Optimum) Sound
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