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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.
Contents Connecting and Preparing Your TV Setting the Time 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..........
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 Owner’s Instructions Stand Screw X4 Cover-Bottom Warranty card Stand Safety Guide Cleaning Cloth Registration 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> <2> 1.
Viewing the Control Panel The product colour and shape may vary depending on the model. 1 SOURCE 4 CH Toggles between all the available input Press to change channels. sources (TV, AV.1, AV.2, S-Video, Component1, In the on-screen menu, use the CH Component2, PC, HDMI1, HDMI2). buttons as you use the ▲ and ▼ buttons on In the on-screen menu, use this button as you the remote control. use the ENTER button on the remote (Without the Remote Control, you can turn on control.
Viewing the Connection Panel 1 2 3 4 2 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. 1 Connecting External A/V Devices (AV IN 1) - Connect RCA cable to an appropriate external A/V device such as VCR, DVD or Camcorder.
3 HDMI IN 1, HDMI IN 2 - 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).
9 Connecting Component Devices (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 DVD. - If you wish to connect both the Set-Top Box and (or DVD), you should connect the Set-Top Box to the (or DVD) and connect the (or DVD) to component connector ("PR", "PB", "Y") on your set.
Viewing the Remote Control 1 Television Standby button 2 N umber buttons for direct channel access 3 One/Two-digit channel selection 4 Selects the TV mode directly 5 Used to display Channel Lists on the screen. 6 Volume increase Volume decrease 7 Temporary sound switch-off 8 Menu display and change confirmation 9 Sound mode selection 0 R eturns to the previous menu. ! Picture effect selection @ A djusts screen brightness to save energy.
Installing Batteries in the Remote Control 1. Lift the cover at the back of the remote control upward as shown in the figure. 2. Install two AAA size batteries. Make sure to match the "+" and "–" ends of the batteries with the diagram inside the compartment. 3. Replace the cover. Remove the batteries and store them in a cool, dry place if you won’t be using the remote control for a long time. The remote control can be used up to about 23 feet from the TV.
Plug & Play When the TV is initially powered on, several basic settings proceed automatically and subsequently. The following settings are available. 1. Press the POWER button on the remote control. The message "Start Plug & Play" is displayed with "OK" selected. Plug & Play Start Plug & Play. OK Enter Exit 2. Select the appropriate language by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button. Press the ENTER button to confirm your choice. 3. Press the ◄ or ► buttons to select “Shop” or “Home”, then the ENTER button.
If you want to reset this feature... Setup TV 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Setup", then press the ENTER button. 2. Press the ENTER button again, to select "Plug & Play". 3. The message to "Start Plug & Play" is displayed. (On page 9) Plug & Play Language : English Time Game Mode : Off Blue Screen : Off Melody : Off PC sMore Move Enter Return Plug & Play Start Plug & Play.
Storing Channels Manually You can store up to 100 channels, including those received via cable networks. When storing channels manually, you can choose: Whether or not to store each of the channels found. The programme number of each stored channel which you wish to identify. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Channel", then press the ENTER button. 2. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Manual Store", then press the ENTER button. 3.
Setting the Channel Lists Set the channels according to your preference. You can easily delete, add, or lock the channel you want. 1. 2. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Channel", then press the ENTER button. Channel List P 1 C3 1 / 10 Prog. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Channel Manager", then press the ENTER button. 0 C-- 1 C3 2 BBC 1 3 C74 3. Press the ENTER button again, to select "Channel List". 4. Press the ► button to select " 5.
Sorting the Stored Channels Modify the numeric order in which the channels have been automatically stored. Give easily remembered numbers to the channels that you watch most often. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Channel", then press the ENTER button. 2. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Sort", then press the ENTER button. 3. TV Channel Area : Asia/W.
Fine Tuning Channel Reception Use fine tuning to manually adjust a particular channel for optimal reception. 1. Use the number buttons to directly select the channel that you want to fine tune. 2. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Channel", then press the ENTER button. 3. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Fine Tune", then press the ENTER button. 4. Press the ◄ or ► button to adjust the fine tuning. Press the ENTER button. 5.
Adjusting the Custom Picture Your set has several settings which allow you to control picture quality. 1. 2. TV To select the desired picture effect, follow the "Changing the Picture Standard" instructions number 1 to 3. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select a particular item. Press the ENTER button. 3. Press the ◄ or ► button to decrease or increase the value of a particular item. Press the ENTER button. 4. Press the EXIT button to exit.
Configuring Detailed Settings on the Picture Picture TV You can set detailed picture settings. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. 2. Press the ENTER button, to select "Picture". 3. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Detailed Settings", then press the ENTER button. 4. Select the required option by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button, then press the ENTER button. Available options: Black Adjust, Dynamic Contrast, Gamma, Colour Space, White Balance, My Colour Control, Edge Enhancement. 5.
Activating Backlight You can adjust the screen brightness by adjusting the LCD backlight brightness. (0~10) 1. To select the desired picture effect, follow the "Changing the Picture Standard" instructions number 1 to 3. (On page 14) 2. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Backlight”, then press the ENTER button. 3. Press the ◄ or ► button to decrease or increase the value of a particular item. Press the ENTER button. 4.
Freezing the Current Picture Press the STILL button to freeze a moving picture into a still one. Press again to cancel. Digital NR / Active Colour / DNIe 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. Press the ENTER button, to select "Picture". 2.
Resetting the Picture Settings to the Factory Defaults You can return to the factory defaults picture settings. 1. To select the desired picture effect, follow the "Changing the Picture Standard" instructions number 1 to 3 (on page 14.) 2. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Reset", then press the ENTER button. 3. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “OK”, “Cancel”, then press the ENTER button. 4. Press the EXIT button to exit.
6. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Position", then press the ENTER button. Select the position of the sub picture by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button and then press the ENTER button. 7. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Programme" and then press the ENTER button. You can select the channel that you want to view through sub picture by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button. Press the ENTER button. The "Programme" can be active when the sub picture is set to TV. 8. Press the EXIT button to exit.
Changing the Sound Standard You can select the type of the special sound effect to be used when watching a given broadcast. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Sound", then press the ENTER button. 2. Press the ENTER button again, to select "Mode". 3. Select the required sound effect by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button repeatedly and then press the ENTER button. 4. Press the EXIT button to exit.
Setting the TruSurround XT (SRS TS XT) TruSurround XT is a patented SRS technology that solves the problem of playing 5.1 multichannel content over two speakers. TruSurround delivers a compelling,virtual surround sound experience through any two-speaker playback system, including internal television speakers. It is fully compatible with all multichannel formats. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Sound", then press the ENTER button. 2.
Selecting the Internal Mute If you want to hear the sound through separate speakers, cancel the internal amplifier. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Sound", then press the ENTER button. 2. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Internal Mute", then press the ENTER button. 3. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "On" or "Off". Press the ENTER button. 4. Press the EXIT button to exit.
Resetting the Sound Settings to the Factory Defaults If Game Mode is On, the Reset Sound function is activated. Selecting the Reset function after setting the equalizer resets the equalizer setting to the factory defaults. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Sound", then press the ENTER button. 2. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Reset", then press the ENTER button. 3. Press the EXIT button to exit.
Setting and Displaying the Current 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. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Setup", then press the ENTER button. 2. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Time", then press the ENTER button. 3. Press the ENTER button to select "Clock Set". 4. To... Press the...
Switching the Television On and Off Automatically 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Setup", then press the ENTER button. Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Time", then press the ENTER button. 2. Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Timer 1,Timer 2,Timer 3", then press the ENTER button. 3. Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to adjust “Hour”, then press the ► button to move to the next step. Set other items using the same method as above.
Choosing Your Language When you start using your set for the first time, you must select the language which will be used for displaying menus and indications. 1. Press the MENU button to display the on-screen menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Setup", then press the ENTER button. 2. 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 ENTER button. You can choose one of 5 languages. 4.
Setting the Blue Screen Mode / Selecting the Melody Blue Screen: 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". Plug & Play Language : English Time Game Mode : Off Blue Screen : Off Melody : Off PC sMore Melody: You can hear melody sound when the television is powered on or off. 1. 2.
Using the Energy Saving Feature This function adjusts the brightness of the TV so as to reduce power consumption. When you watching TV at night, set the "Energy Saving" mode option to "High" so as to reduce the dazzling of your eyes as well as the power consumption. 1. Press the MENU button to display the on-screen menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Setup", then press the ENTER button. 2. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Energy Saving", then press the ENTER button. 3.
Selecting the Source You can select among external sources connected to your TV’s input jacks. 1. TV Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Input”, then press the ENTER button. 2. Press the ENTER button again, to select "Source List". When no external device is connected to your set, only "TV" are activated in the "Source List".
Teletext Decoder 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: Part A B C D E F Contents Selected page number. Broadcasting station identity. Current page number or search status. Date and time. Text. Status information.
Selecting a Specific Teletext Page Press the number buttons on the remote control to enter the page number directly: 1. Enter the three-digit page number listed in the contents by pressing the corresponding numeric buttons. 2. 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 PIP ( ). Press the PIP ( ) button again to resume. 3. Using the various display options: To display... Press the...
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 may be different depending upon your particular version of Windows and your particular video card. Even if your actual screens look different, the same, basic set-up information will apply in almost all cases. (If not, contact your computer manufacturer or Samsung Dealer.) 1. First, click on "Control Panel" on the Windows start menu. 2.
Setting the PC Coarse and Fine Tuning of the Image (Image Lock): The purpose of picture quality adjustment is to remove or reduce picture noise. If the noise is not removed by Fine-tuning alone, then adjust the frequency as best as possible (coarse) and Fine-tune again. After the noise has been reduced, re-adjust the picture so that it is aligned on the center of screen. 1. Preset: Press the SOURCE button to select PC mode. 2. Press the MENU button to display the menu.
Wall-Mount Adjustment (LA40S8, LA46S8)(Sold separately) Once the wall mount is installed, the position of your TV can be easily adjustable. TV Rear Panel Auto Wall-Mount Serial Cable (1P to 1P) (Not supplied) Entering the menu 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. 2. Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select “Wall-Mount Adjustment”, then press the ENTER button.
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. 1. Insert the locking device into the Kensington slot on the LCD TV (Figure 1), and turn it in the locking direction (Figure 2). 2.
Technical and Environmental Specifications Model Name LA32S8 LA37S8 LA40S8 LA46S8 Screen Size (Diagonal) 32 inch 37 inch 40 inch 46 inch Power Consumption 150 W 170 W 210W 260 W 1360 x 768 @ 60 Hz 1360 x 768 @ 60 Hz 1360 x 768 @ 60 Hz 1360 x 768 @ 60 Hz 10W x 2 10W x 2 10W x 2 10W x 2 874.3 X 80.8 X 530.7 mm 874.3 X 291.3 X 577.2 mm 1012.8 X 92.9 X 602.3 mm 1012.8 X 300.0 X 651.7 mm 1083.8 x 94.9 x 638.5 mm 1083.8 x 300.0 x 690.0 mm 1220.2 X 110.9 X 709.0 mm 1220.2 X 326.0 X 776.
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