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Setting the Blue Screen Mode / Selecting the Melody ... 28 Setting the Home Theatre PC ... 28 Setting the Light Effect (LA32R8, LA37R8, LA40R8) ... 29 Using the Energy Saving Feature ... 30 HDMI Black Level ... 30 ...
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.
Viewing the Control Panel (LA32R8, LA37R8, LA40R8 ) (LA40M8, LA46M8, LA52M8) The product colour and shape may vary depending on the model. 1 SourCE Toggles between all the available input sources (TV, AV.1, AV.2, S-Video, Component1, Component2, PC, HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3).
Viewing the Connection Panel 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 ) - Connect RCA cable to an appropriate external A/V device such as VCR, DVD or Camcorder.
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3 hdmi in , hdmi in , hdmi in 3 - 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.
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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 Selects a target device to be controlled by the Samsung remote control (TV, DVD, STB, CABLE, VCR) (Refer to page 36~38) 2 Television Standby button 3 Number buttons for direct channel access 4 One/Two-digit channel selection 5 It display "Channel List"...
installing batteries in the remote Control . Lift the cover at the back of the remote control upward as shown in the figure. . Install two AAA size batteries. Make sure to match the "+" and "–" ends of the batteries with the diagram inside the compartment.
Plug & Play When the tV is initially powered on, several basic settings proceed automatically and subsequently. the following settings are available. . Press the PoWEr button on the remote control. The message "Start Plug & Play" is displayed with "OK" selected. .
if you want to reset this feature... . Press the mEnu button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Setup", then press the EntEr/oK button. . Press the EntEr/oK button again, to select "Plug & Play". 3.
Storing Channels manually You can store up to 00 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. .
Setting the Channel lists Set the channels according to your preference. You can easily delete, add, or lock the channel you want. . Press the mEnu button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Channel", then press the EntEr/oK button.
Sorting the Stored 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 EntEr/oK button.
Fine tuning Channel reception 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 ▲...
Adjusting the Custom Picture Your set has several settings which allow you to control picture quality. 1. To select the desired picture effect, follow the "Changing the Picture Standard" instructions number 1 to 3. 2. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select a particular item. Press the ENTER/OK button.
Configuring Detailed Settings on the Picture You can set detailed picture settings. Press the mEnu button to display the menu. Press the EntEr/oK button, to select "Picture". Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Detailed Settings, then press the EntEr/oK button. Select the required option by pressing the ▲...
activating backlight You can adjust the screen brightness by adjusting the LCD backlight brightness. (0~10) . To select the desired picture effect, follow the "Changing the Picture Standard" instructions number 1 to 3. (On page 14) . Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Backlight”, then press the EntEr/oK button.
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 / movie Plus 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.
resetting the Picture Settings to the Factory defaults You can return to the factory defaults picture settings. . To select the desired picture effect, follow the "Changing the Picture Standard" instructions number 1 to 3 (on page 14.) . Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Reset", then press the EntEr/oK button.
6. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Position", then press the EntEr/oK button. Select the position of the sub picture by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button and then press the EntEr/oK button. 7. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Programme" and then press the EntEr/oK button. You can select the channel that you want to view through sub picture by pressing the ▲...
Changing the Sound Standard 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 EntEr/oK button.
Setting the truSurround xt (SrS tS xt) truSurround xt is a patented SrS technology that solves the problem of playing . 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.
Selecting the internal mute if you want to hear the sound through separate speakers, cancel the internal amplifier. . Press the mEnu button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Sound", then press the EntEr/oK button. .
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. . Press the mEnu button to display the menu. Press the ▲...
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. .
Switching the television on and off automatically Press the mEnu button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Setup", then press the EntEr/oK button. Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Time", then press the EntEr/oK button.
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. . Press the mEnu button to display the on-screen menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Setup", then press the EntEr/oK button.
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"...
Setting the light Effect (la3r8, la37r8, la0r8) You can turn on/off the blue lEd on the front of tV according to the situation. use it for saving power or when the lEd dazzles your eyes. . Press the mEnu button to display the on-screen menu. Press the ▲...
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.
Selecting the Source You can select among external sources connected to your tV’s input jacks. . Press the mEnu button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Input”, then press the EntEr/oK button. . Press the EntEr/oK button again, to select "Source List". When no external device is connected to your set, only “TV”...
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: Contents Part Selected page number.
Selecting a Specific Teletext Page 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.
Setting up Your remote Control after it has been set up properly, your remote control can operate in five different modes: tV, dVd, Cable, Set-top box, VCr. Pressing the corresponding button on the remote control allows you to switch between these modes, and control whichever piece of equipment you choose.
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Setting up the remote to operate Your dVd . Turn off your DVD. . Press the dVd button on your TV’s remote control. 3. Press the SEt button on your TV’s remote control. . Using the number buttons on your remote control, enter three digits of the DVD code listed on page 37~38 of this manual for your brand of DVD.
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.) . First, click on "Control Panel" on the Windows start menu.
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(la0m8, la6m8, lam8) d-Sub input mode resolution 640 X 350 640 x 480 720 x 400 640 X 480 VESa 640 x 480 640 x 480 800 x 600 800 x 600 800 x 600 800 x 600 1024 x 768 1024 x 768 1024 x 768 1024 x 768...
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.
What is anynet+? anynet+ is an aV network system that enables an easy-to-use aV interface for users by controlling all connected aV devices through the anynet+ menu when Samsung Electronics aV devices are connected. Connecting anynet+ devices the anynet+ system supports aV devices supporting anynet+ only.
Setting up anynet+ the following settings are to use anynet+ functions. using the anynet+ Function . Press the anynet+ button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Setup, then press the EntEr/oK button. . Press the EntEr/oK button to select anynet+ (hdmi-CEC), then press the EntEr/oK button.
anynet+ menu the anynet+ menu changes depending on the type and status of the anynet+ devices connected to the tV. anynet+ menu View tV Select device record menu on device device operation receiver Setup tV remote Control buttons available in anynet+ mode device type anynet+ device device with built-in tuner...
listening through a receiver You can listen to sound through a receiver instead of the tV speaker. . Press the anynet+ button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select receiver, then press the EntEr/oK button. . Press the ◄ or ► button to select to on, then press the EntEr/oK button.
Wall-mount adjustment (la0r8, la0m8, la6m8, lam8)(Sold separately) once the wall mount is installed, the position of your tV can be easily adjustable. tV rear Panel Serial Cable(P to P)(not supplied) Entering the menu . Press the mEnu button to display the menu. Press the ▲...
On PC mode, "Not Supported Mode." message is displayed. The TFT LCD panel uses a panel consisting of sub pixels (3,147,264 (LA32R8, LA37R8, LA40R8), 6,220,800 (LA40M8, LA46M8, LA52M8)) which require sophisticated technology to produce. However, there may be few bright or dark pixels on the screen. These pixels will have no impact on the perfor- mance of the product.
Technical and Environmental Specifications model name Screen Size (diagonal) Power Consumption PC resolution Sound Output dimension (Wxdxh) Body With stand Weight With stand Environmental Considerations 10 °C to 40 °C (50 °F to 104 °F) Operating Temperature 10 % to 80 %, non-condensing Operating Humidity -20 °C to 45 °C (-4 °F to 113 °F) Storage Temperature...