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Samsung LA40F8 Owner's Instructions Manual

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Contact SAMSUNG WORLDWIDE
If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products,
please contact the SAMSUNG customer care centre.
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Customer Care Centre
AUSTRALIA
1300 362 603
CHINA
800-810-5858
010-6475 1880
HONG KONG
3698-4698
INDIA
3030 8282
1800 110011
INDONESIA
0800-112-8888
JAPAN
0120-327-527
MALAYSIA
1800-88-9999
NEW ZEALAND
0800SAMSUNG(726-7864)
PHILIPPINES
1800-10-SAMSUNG(726-7864)
SINGAPORE
1800-SAMSUNG(726-7864)
THAILAND
1800-29-3232
02-689-3232
TAIWAN
0800-329-999
VIETNAM
1 800 588 889
SOUTH AFRICA
0860-SAMSUNG(726-7864 )
U.A.E
800-SAMSUNG (726-7864)
8000-4726
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BN68-01348A-01
Owner's Instructions
Before operating the unit,
please read this manual thoroughly,
and retain it for future reference.
ON-SCREEN MENUS
PC DISPLAY
PICTURE IN PICTURE (PIP)
TELETEXT
Register your product at www.samsung.com/global/register
Record your Model and Serial number here for future reference.
▪ Model _______________ ▪ Serial No. _______________
LCD TV
LA40F8
LA46F8
LA52F8

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  • Page 1 Contact SAMSUNG WORLDWIDE If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care centre. Country Customer Care Centre AUSTRALIA 1300 362 603 CHINA 800-810-5858 010-6475 1880 HONG KONG 3698-4698 INDIA 3030 8282 1800 110011...
  • Page 2 Displaying still images from Video games and PC for longer than a certain period of time may produce partial after-images. To prevent this effect, reduce the ‘brightness’ and ‘contrast’ when displaying still images. © 2007 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents ConneCtIng anD PreParIng Your tV List of Parts ... 2  Installing the Wall Mount Kit ... 2  Viewing the Control Panel ... 3  Viewing the Connection Panel ... 4  Viewing the Remote Control ... 6 ...

  • Page 4: List Of Parts

    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.

  • Page 5: Viewing The Control Panel

    Viewing the Control Panel The product colour and shape may vary depending on the model. 1 SourCe Toggles between all the available input sources (TV, AV1, AV2, S-Video, Component1, AV2, S-Video, Component1, S-Video, Component1, Component2, PC, HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3 PC, HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3). In the on-screen menu, use this button as you use the enter/oK button on the remote control.

  • Page 6: Viewing The Connection Panel

    Viewing the Connection Panel Power Input The product colour and shape may vary depending on the model. 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.
  • Page 7 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). The difference between HDMI and DVI is that the HDMI device is smaller in size, has the HDCP (High Bandwidth Digital Copy Protection) coding feature installed, and supports multi - channel digital audio. T he TV may not output sound and pictures may be displayed with abnormal colour when DVD players/Cable Boxes/Satellite receivers supporting HDMI versions older than 1.3 are connected. When connecting an older HDMI cable and there is no sound, connect the HDMI cable to the HDMI IN 2 jack and the audio cables to the DVI IN (HDMI2) "R-AUDIO-L" jacks on the back of the TV. If this happens, contact the company that provided the DVD player/Cable Box/Satellite receiver to confirm the HDMI version, then request an upgrade. HDMI cables that are not 1.3 may cause annoying flicker or no screen display. DVI IN (HDMI 2) (R-AUDIO-L) - DVI audio outputs for external devices. Supported modes for HDMI/DVI and Component 480i 480p HDMI/DVI 50Hz HDMI/DVI 60Hz Component 4 ANT IN T o 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 / A satellite network 5 WISELINK - Connect a USB mass storage device to view photo files (JPEG) and play audio files (MP3) 6 Headphones jack - H eadphone may be connected to the headphone output on your set. While the head phone is connected, the sound from the built-in speakers will be disabled.

  • Page 8: Viewing The Remote Control

    Viewing the remote Control 1 Selects a target device to be controlled by the Samsung remote control (TV, DVD, STB, CABLE, VCR) (Refer to pages 29~32) 2 Television Standby button 3 Number buttons for direct channel access 4 One/Two-digit channel selection 5 It display "Channel List"...

  • Page 9: Installing Batteries In The Remote Control

    Installing batteries in the remote Control 1. 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.

  • Page 10: Plug & Play

    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. T he message "Start Plug & Play" is displayed with "OK" selected. 2. S elect the appropriate language by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button. Press the ENTER/OK button to confirm your choice. 3. Press the ◄ or ► button to select “Shop” or “Home”, then the ENTER/OK button. We recommend setting the TV to Home mode for the best picture in your home environment. Shop mode is only intended for use in retail environments. If the unit is accidentally set to Shop mode and you want to return to Dynamic (Home) mode, press the Volume button and then hold down the MENU button for five seconds on the side panel of the TV.

  • Page 11: Storing Channels Automatically

    If you want to reset this feature... 1. 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". .

  • Page 12: Storing Channels Manually

    Storing Channels manually You can store television 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.

  • Page 13: Adding / Locking Channels

    adding / locking Channels using the Channel manager, you can conveniently lock or add channels. 1. Press the menu button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Channel", then press the enter/oK button. . Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Channel Manager", then press the enter/oK button.

  • Page 14: Sorting The Stored Channels

    Sorting the Stored Channels this operation allows you to change the programme numbers of the stored channels. this operation may be necessary after using the auto store. 1. Press the menu button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Channel", then press the enter/oK button.

  • Page 15: Fine Tuning Channel Reception

    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. . Press the menu button to display the menu. Press the ▲...

  • Page 16: Changing The Picture Standard

    Changing the Picture Standard You can select the type of picture which best corresponds to your viewing requirements. 1. Press the menu button to display the menu. Press the enter/oK button, to select "Picture". . Press the enter/oK button again, to select "Mode". .

  • Page 17: Changing The Colour Tone

    Changing the Colour tone You can select the most comfortable colour tone to your eyes. 1. 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 "Colour Tone", then press the enter/oK button.

  • Page 18: Configuring Detailed Settings On The Picture

    Configuring Detailed Settings on the Picture You can set detailed picture settings. 1. 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.

  • Page 19: Changing The Picture Size

    Changing the Picture Size You can select the picture size which best corresponds to your viewing requirements. 1. Press the menu button to display the menu. Press the enter/oK button, to select "Picture". . Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Size", then press the enter/oK button.

  • Page 20: Digital Nr / Active Colour / Dnie / 100Hz Motion Plus

    Digital NR / Active Colour / DNIe / 100Hz Motion Plus 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ENTER/OK button, to select “Picture”. 2. Select the required option by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button, then press the ENTER/OK button. A vailable options: Digital NR, Active Colour, DNIe, 100Hz Motion Plus. 3. W hen you are satisfied with your setting, press the ENTER/OK button. 4. Press the EXIT button to exit. ♦ Digital NR: Off/Low/Medium/High/Auto If the signal received by the television is weak, you can activate this feature to reduce any static and ghosting that may appear on the screen.

  • Page 21: Viewing The Picture In Picture (Pip)

    Viewing the Picture In Picture (PIP) You can display a sub picture within the main picture of set programme or video input. In this way, you can watch the picture of set programme or video input from any connected equipment while watching the main picture. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu.

  • Page 22: Sound Features

    Sound Features 1. Press the menu button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Sound", then press the enter/oK button. . Select the required option by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button, then press the enter/oK button. Available options: mode, equalizer, SrS tS xt, auto Volume, Internal mute, Sound Select (in PIP mode), reset (If Game Mode is On)

  • Page 23: Connecting Headphones

    ♦ auto Volume: off/on Each broadcasting station has its own signal conditions, and so it is not easy to adjust the volume every time the channel is changed. This feature lets 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.

  • Page 24: Selecting The Sound Mode

    Selecting the Sound mode You can set the sound mode by pressing the “Dual” button. When you press it, the current sound mode is displayed on the screen. Audio Type Mono Stereo Stereo Dual Mono NICAM Stereo Stereo Dual If the stereo signal is weak and an automatic switching occurs, then switch to the Mono. This function is only activated in stereo sound signal.

  • Page 25: Setting The Sleep Timer

    Setting the Sleep timer You can select a time period of between 0 and 10 minutes after which the television automatically switches to standby mode. 1. Press the menu button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Setup", then press the enter/oK button.

  • Page 26: Choosing Your Language

    Press the ENTER/OK button. 4. Press the EXIT button to exit. Upgrading the Software Samsung may offer upgrades for TV's firmware in the future. Please contact the Samsung call center to receive information about downloading upgrades and using a USB drive. Upgrades will be possible by connecting a USB drive to the USB port located on located on the side of your TV.

  • Page 27: Game Mode/ Blue Screen / Melody / Light Effect / Energy Saving / Hdmi Black Level

    Game Mode/ Blue Screen / Melody / Light Effect / Energy Saving / HDMI Black Level 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Setup", then press the ENTER/OK button. 2. S elect the required option by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button, then press the ENTER/OK button. Available options: Game Mode, Blue Screen, Melody, Light Effect, Energy Saving, HDMI Black Level 3. W hen you are satisfied with your setting, press the ENTER/OK button.

  • Page 28: Selecting The Source

    Selecting the Source You can select among external sources connected to your tV’s input jacks. 1. 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"...

  • Page 29: Teletext Decoder

    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.

  • Page 30: Selecting A Specific Teletext Page

    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. . If the selected page is linked with several secondary pages, the secondary pages are displayed in sequence.

  • Page 31: Setting Up Your Remote Control

    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.

  • Page 32: Remote Control Codes

    Control Codes brand Code SAMSUNG 000 001 002 003 004 005 077 078 079 ADMIRAL AIWA AKAI 004 027 032 AUDIO DYNAMICS 007 026 BELL&HOWELL BROKSONIC CANDLE 002 003 006 008 015 055 CANON 021 056 CITIZEN 002 003 006 008 015 055...

  • Page 33: Cable Box

    019 023 028 PANASONIC 003 022 027 037 044 PHILIPS 019 021 023 028 PIONEER 004 018 020 044 014 022 040 REGAL SamSung DVD Product Code 000 001 002 DVDR 003 004 BD Record 005 006 VCR COMBO 007 008 009 010 011...
  • Page 34 026 029 126 127 128 129 130 141 SHERWOOD 039 041 SYLVANIA 043 093 SHARP SANSUI SANYO 062 090 SHINSONIC SamSung Set-toP box Product Code Ground wave STB 000 001 002 008 01 CABLE STB 000 004 008 01 Satellite STB 000 003 008 01 Set-toP box...

  • Page 35: Setting Up Your Pc Software (Based On Windows Xp)

    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.

  • Page 36: Setting The Pc

    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.

  • Page 37: Setting The Home Theatre Pc

    Setting the home theatre PC You can view higher quality pictures by configuring the screen settings in PC mode. If you set the home theatre PC function to on, you can configure the Detail Settings (when Picture mode is set to Standard or movie) as in PC mode. 1.

  • Page 38: Using The Wiselink Function

    Before connecting your device to the TV, please back up your files to prevent them from damage or loss of data.SAMSUNG is not responsible for any data file damage or data loss. Recommended image resolution for Wiselink is 6 mega pixels.

  • Page 39: Using The Wiselink Menu

    Using the WISELINK Menu 1. Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Input”, then press the ENTER/OK button. 2. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “WISELINK”, then press the ENTER/OK button. 3. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the corresponding USB Memory Device, then press the ENTER/OK button.

  • Page 40: Using The Photo (Jpeg) List

    using the Photo (JPeg) list This menu shows JPEG files and folders saved on an USB memory device. 1. Complete Steps 1 to 3 of “Using the WISELINK Menu”. (Refer to page 37) . Press the ◄ or ► button to move to “Photo”, then press the enter/oK button.
  • Page 41 using the menu during a Slide Show Slide Show Speed: Select to control the slide show speed. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the required option("Fast", "Normal", "Slow"), then press the enter/oK button. Background Music: Select to choose whether you want to play an MP3 file during a slide show.
  • Page 42 Using the Option Menu 1. Complete Steps 1 to 3 of “Using the WISELINK Menu”. (Refer to page 37) 2. Press the ◄ or ► button to move to “Photo”, then press the ENTER/OK button. The saved file information is displayed as a folder or file.

  • Page 43: Using The Mp3 List

    Using the MP3 List This menu shows MP3 files from among the files saved on a USB memory device. 1. Complete Steps 1 to 3 of “Using the WISELINK Menu”. (Refer to page 37) 2. Press the ◄ or ► button to move to “Music”, then press the ENTER/OK button.

  • Page 44: Using The Setup Menu

    Using the Setup Menu Setup displays the user settings of the WISELINK menu. 1. Complete Steps 1 to 3 of “Using the WISELINK Menu”. (Refer to page 37) 2. Press the ◄ or ► button to move to “Setup”, then press the ENTER/OK button. 3.

  • Page 45: What Is Anynet

    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.

  • Page 46: Setting Up Anynet

    Setting up anynet + the following settings are to use anynet+ functions. using the anynet+ Function 1. 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.

  • Page 47: Recording

    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...

  • Page 48: Listening Through A Receiver

    listening through a receiver You can listen to sound through a receiver instead of the tV speaker. 1. 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.

  • Page 49: Wall-Mount Adjustment (Sold Separately)

    Wall-mount adjustment once the wall mount is installed, the position of your tV can be easily adjustable. tV rear Panel 1. Press the menu button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the enter/oK button.

  • Page 50: Using The Anti-Theft Kensington Lock (Depending On The Model)

    using the anti-theft Kensington lock (depending on the model) 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.

  • Page 51: Technical And Environmental Specifications

    5 % to 95 %, non-condensing Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice. This device is a Class B digital apparatus. For the power supply and Power Consumption, refer to the label attached to the product. LA40F8 LA46F8 40 inch 46 inch...

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