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Contact SAMSUNG WORLD-WIDE If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care centre. Country Customer Care Center BELGIUM 02 201 2418 CZECH REPUBLIC 844 000 844 DENMARK 38 322 887 FINLAND 09 693 79 554 FRANCE 08 25 08 65 65 (€...
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IMPORTANT: Image retention issues are not covered by your Samsung® warranty. • Do not display a still image on the LCD panel for more than 2 hours as it can cause screen image retention.
Contents ConneCting and PreParing Your tV 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 .. 6 Installing Batteries in the Remote Control .. 6 Switching On and Off .. 7 Placing Your Television in Standby Mode... 7 Plug & Play ... 7 Setting the ChannelS Storing Channels Automatically .
Batteries (AAA x 2) Owner’s Instructions Warranty card Warranty card / Service Network 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 < 2 > 1. Place the TV faced down on a soft cloth or cushion on a table. 2. Put the stand into the hole at the bottom of the TV. 3. Insert screw into the hole indicated and tighten. The stand is installed for models with the screen size of 40 inch and above. installing the Wall mount Kit M4 X L6 Cover-Bottom Stand Screw X 4 Service Network Card Wall mount items (sold separately) allow you to mount the TV on the wall. For detailed information on installing the wall mount, see the instructions provided with the 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. R emove the stand and cover the bottom hole with a cap and fasten with two screws. English-2 Stand Cleaning Cloth Safety Guide Registration Cards < 3 >...
Viewing the Control Panel The product colour and shape may vary depending on the model. SourCe T oggles between all the available input sources (TV, Ext., Ext.2, AV, S-Video, Component, PC, HDMI, DTV). In the on-screen menu, use this button as you use the enter button on the remote control. menu P ress to see an on-screen menu of your TV’s features. In case of DTV mode, the DTV menu appears. Press to decrease or increase the volume. In the on-screen menu, use the use the and buttons on the remote control. Press to change channels. In the on-screen menu, use the use the and buttons on the remote control. (Without the Remote Control, you can turn on the TV by using the Channel buttons.) Speakers remote Control Sensor Aim the remote control towards this spot on the TV. (Power) buttons as you Press to turn the TV on and off. Power indicator Blinks and turns off when the power is on and lights up in stand-by mode. English-3 buttons as you...
Viewing the Connection Panel [Rear Panel Jacks] (32 inch, 37 inch, 40 inch) Power Input [Rear Panel Jacks] (27 inch) Whenever you connect an external device to your TV, make sure that power on the unit is turned off. W hen connecting an external device, match the colour of the connection terminal to the cable. Connecting an Aerial or Cable Television Network 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 / A satellite network English-4 [Side Panel Jacks] (27 inch model does not have the side panel jacks.)
Connecting HDMI/DVI - Supports connections between HDMI-connection-enabled AV devices (Set-Top Boxes, DVD players, AV receivers and digital TVs). - 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. 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. You should use the DVI-to-HDMI cable or DVI-HDMI Adapter for the connection, and the "R - AUDIO - L" terminal on DVI for sound output. - When connecting this product via HDMI or DVI to a Set Top Box, DVD Player or Games Console etc, make sure that it has been set to a compatible video output mode as shown in the table below. Failure to observe this may result in picture distortion, image breakup or no picture. Supported modes for DVI or HDMI 480i 50 Hz 60 Hz Component - Do not attempt to connect the HDMI/DVI connector to a PC or Laptop Graphics Card. (This will result in a blank screen being displayed) Connecting Set-Top Box, VCR or DVD Connector Input Video Audio (L/R) EXT EXT 2 Connecting External A/V Devices - Connect RCA or S-VIDEO cable to an appropriate external A/V device such as VCR, DVD or Camcorder. - Connect RCA audio cables to "R - AUDIO - L" on the rear of your set and the other ends to corresponding audio out connectors on the A/V device. - Headphone may be connected to the headphone output ( the built-in speakers will be disabled. SERVICE - Service connection for qualified service engineer. Connecting AUDIO - Connect RCA audio cables to "R - AUDIO - L" on the rear of your set and the other ends to corresponding audio in connectors on the Amplifier or DVD Home Theater.
3. R eplace the cover. R emove 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. (Assuming typical TV usage, the batteries last for about one year.) if the remote control doesn’t work, check the following: . Is the TV power on? 2. Are the plus and minus ends of the batteries reversed? 3. Are the batteries drained? 4. Is there a power outage, or is the power cord unplugged? 5. Is there a special fluorescent light or neon sign nearby? S elects a target device to be controlled by the Samsung remote control (TV, DVD, STB, CABLE, VCR) (Refer to page 3~35) T elevision Standby button N umber buttons for direct channel access O ne/Two-digit channel selection I t display "Channel Manager" on the screen. Selects the TV and DTV mode directly V CR/DVD Functions...
Switching on and off The mains lead is attached to the rear of your set. 1. Plug the mains lead into an appropriate socket. T he standby indicator lights up on the front of the set. 2. Press the button on the front of the set. You also can press the PoWer The programme that you were watching last is reselected automatically. 3. P ress the numeric button (0~9) or channel up/down ( / ) button on the remote control or W hen you switch the set on for the very first time, you will be asked to choose language in which the menus are to be displayed. 4. To switch your set off, press the PoWer Placing Your television in Standby mode Your set can be placed in standby mode in order to reduce the power consumption.
Storing Channels automatically You can scan for the frequency ranges available to you (and availability depends on your country). Automatically allocated programme numbers may not correspond to actual or desired programme numbers. However, you can sort numbers manually and clear any channels you do not wish to watch. 1. Press the menu button to display the menu.
Setting the Channel manager Y ou can select these options by simply pressing the Ch mgr button on the remote control. activating the Child lock 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 Press the or button to select "Channel Manager", then press the enter button. Press the enter button again, to select "Channel Manager". Press the button to select "...
Sorting the Stored Channels assigning Channels names Fine tuning Channel reception You can exchange the numbers of two channels, in order to: Modify the numeric order in which the channels have been automatically stored. G ive 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 2. Press the or button to select "Sort", then press the enter...
lna (low noise amplifier) Changing the Picture Standard Y ou can also press the P.mode button on the remote control to select one of the picture settings. adjusting the Custom Picture Changing the Colour tone If the TV is operating in a weak-signal area, the LNA function can improve the reception (a low-noise preamplifier boosts the incoming signal). 1. Press the menu button to display the menu.
resetting the Picture Settings to the Factory defaults Changing the Picture Size Y ou can select these options by simply pressing the P.SiZe button on the remote control. Freezing the Current Picture digital noise reduction You can return to the factory defaults picture settings. 1. To select the desired picture effect, follow the "Changing the Picture Standard" instructions number to 3 on page . 2. Press the or button to select "Reset", then press the enter 3. Press the exit button to exit. The "Reset" will be set for each picture mode.
P ress the PiP button on the remote control repeatedly to activate or deactivate the "PIP". Samsung’s new technology brings you more detailed images with contrast and white enhancement. A new image compensation algorithm gives viewers brighter and clearer images. DNIe technology will match every signal to your eyes. You can see how DNIe improves the picture by setting DNIe Demo mode to On.
PiP Settings Ext. Main Ext. Ext.2 S-Video Component HDMI Changing the Sound Standard Y ou can also select these options by simply pressing the S.mode button on the remote control. adjusting the Sound Settings Connecting hheadphones Ext.2 S-Video You can select the type of the special sound effect to be used when watching a given broadcast.
Setting the truSurround xt (SrS tSxt) Y ou can also set these options simply by pressing the SrS button on remote control. adjusting the Volume automatically Selecting the internal mute listening to the Sound of the Sub Picture TruSurround XT is a patented SRS technology that solves the problem of playing 5.1 multichannel content over two speakers.
resetting the Sound Settings to the Factory defaults Setting and displaying the Current time Setting the Sleep timer P ress the SleeP button on the remote control repeatedly until the appropriate time interval appears. Switching the television on and off automatically 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.
Choosing Your language using game mode Setting the Blue Screen mode / Selecting the melody 4. Press the or button to adjust "Hour", then press the button to move to the next step. Set other items using the same method as above. When finished, press the enter 5. Press the or button to select "Off Timer", then press the enter 6. Press the or button to adjust "Hour", then press the button to move to the next step. Set other items using the same method as above. When finished, press the enter 7. Press the exit button to exit. You can also set hour and minute by pressing the number buttons on the remote control. The "Activation" setting must be set to "Yes" in order for the timers to work. When you start using your set for the first time, you must select the language which will be used for displaying menus and indications.
using the energy Saving Feature Selecting the Source editing the input Source names 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.
Previewing the dtV menu System Y ou can select these options by simply pressing the d.menu button on the remote control. updating the Channel list automatically To help you navigate around the on-screen menu system and adjust the various settings available, refer to the following illustration. A vailable in the Digital TV mode. Press the d.menu button. Guide Now & Next Guide Full Guide Scheduled List Default Guide Preference...
updating the Channel list manually editing Your Favourite Channels You can specify the channel or frequency for a fast channel search. Press the d.menu button to display the DTV menu. Press the or button to select "Channel", then press the enter Press the or button to select "Manual Store", then press the enter to... Move to "Channel", "Frequency", or "Bandwidth" Set the "Channel", or "Bandwidth" Set the "Frequency" • Channel: Channel “2” to “68” in sequence are displayed in UK. • Frequency: The frequency available in the Channel group is displayed. • Bandwidth: The available bandwidths are 7 and 8 MHz. Press the red button to start the scan for digital services. When it has finished,channels are updated in the channel list. Press the exit button to exit. You can input by pressing the button on the remote control. You can not change only Frequency and when changing a channel, the Frequency will be automatically changed.
Selecting Channel manager Y ou can select these options by simply pressing the Ch mgr button on the remote control. Move Press the d.menu button to display the DTV menu. Press the or button to select "Channel", then press the enter Press the or button to select "Edit Favourite Channels", then press the enter button. Select the required channel using the or button. Press the green button. A " " icon is displayed on the left side of the channel name. Press the or button to select the channel that you want to move, and press the green or enter Press the exit button to exit. Preview In the "Edit Favourite Channels" menu, select the channel to be previewed by pressing the or button. Press the yellow button. The selected channel is displayed on the screen. Delete In the "Edit Favourite Channels" menu, select the channel to be deleted from the favourite channels list by pressing the or button. Press the blue button. The selected channel and number will be deleted. To add a deleted channel back in to the favourite channel list, see "Add" on page 20. You can exclude the channels you have chosen from the channels you have scanned. When you scan through the stored channels, those you have chosen to skip are not displayed.
displaying Programme information Viewing the ePg (electronic Programme guide) information While viewing a channel, additional information about the current programme may be displayed. While viewing a programme, press the inFo ( The programme information is displayed. To exit from banner information, press the inFo ( 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.
using the Scheduled list Setting the default guide Y ou can select these options by simply pressing the guide button on the remote control. If you make a scheduled viewing list of programs you may like to see, the channel will be automatically switched to the scheduled program at the scheduled time even if you are watching another program. Press the d.menu button to display the DTV menu.
Viewing all Channels and Favourite Channels Setting the Preferred languages In the EPG menu, you can display all channels or favourite channels. Press the d.menu button to display the DTV menu. Press the enter button again, to select "Guide". Select the your required guide ("Now & Next Guide" or "Full Guide") by pressing the or button. Press the enter button. Press the green button. All the channel lists and the favorite channel lists will be toggled. Select a programme of your choice by pressing the , , , or button. Press the inFo ( ) button to display information about the highlighted programme. When the Edit Favourite Channels list has not been set up: • • "The favourites list is empty. Would you like to choose your favourites now?" message is displayed.
Choosing Your language adjusting the translucency level Setting up the Parental lock 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 d.menu button to display the DTV menu. Press the or button to select "Preference", then press the enter Press the or button to select "OSD Language", then press the enter Select a particular language by pressing the or button repeatedly.
Setting the Subtitle Selecting the Preferred language (Subtitle or audio) Setting the digital text You can activate and deactivate the subtitles. Press the d.menu button to display the DTV menu. Press the or button to select "Feature", then press the enter Press the enter button again, to select "Subtitle". Select "On" by pressing the or button. Press the enter Press the exit button to exit. You can change the default value for subtitle and audio languages. Displays the language information for the incoming stream. Press the d.menu button to display the DTV menu.
Viewing Product information Checking the Signal information upgrading the Software (option) You can view your product information. For service or repair, please contact a Samsung approved dealer. 1. Press the d.menu button to display the DTV menu. 2. Press the or button to select "System", then press the enter 3. Press the enter button again, to select "Product Information". T he Product Information menu is selected. - Software Version, Firmware Version 4. Press the exit button to exit.
Viewing Common interface Selecting the Ci (Common interface) menu resetting This contains information on CAM inserted in the CI slot and displays it. Press the d.menu button to display the DTV menu. Press the or button to select "System", then press the enter Press the or button to select "Common Interface", then press the enter button. Press the enter button to display the information for your application. Press the exit button to exit. The Application Info inserting is about the CI CARD. You can install the CAM anytime whether the TV is ON or OFF. 1. Purchase the CI CAM module by visiting your nearest dealer or by phone. 2. Insert the CI CARD into the CAM in the direction of the arrow until it fits. 3. Insert the CAM with the CI CARD installed into the common interface slot. (Insert the CAM in the direction of the arrow, right up to the end so that it is parallel with the slot.) 4. Check if you can see a picture on a scrambled signal channel.
teletext decoder displaying the teletext information Most set channels carry " teletext ", pages of written information that provide information such as: T elevision programme times. N ews bulletins and Weather forecasts. S ports results. S ubtitles for the hard of hearing. The teletext pages are organized according to six categories: Contents Part...
Selecting a Specific teletext Page using Fastext to Select a teletext Page Press the number buttons on the remote control to enter the page number directly: 1. E nter the three-digit page number listed in the contents by pressing the corresponding numeric buttons. 2. I f 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 ( 3. Using the various display options: to display...
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 1. T urn off your DVD. 2. Press the dVd button on your TV’s remote control. 3. Press the Set button on your TV’s remote control. 4. U sing the number buttons on your remote control, enter three digits of the DVD code listed on page 34~35 of this manual for your brand of DVD. Make sure you enter three digits of the code, even if the first digit is a “0”. (If there is more than one code listed, try the first one.) 5. P ress the PoWer button on the remote control. Your DVD should turn on if your remote is set up correctly. If your DVD does not turn on after set up, repeat steps 2, 3, and 4, but try one of the other codes listed for your brand of DVD. If no other codes are list-ed, try each code, 000 through 4. N ote on Using Remote Control Modes: DVD When your remote control is in “DVD” mode, the volume buttons still control your TV’s volume. Setting Up the Remote to Operate Your STB 1. T urn off your STB.
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.
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.
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.
Warning! Important Safety Instructions Please read the appropriate section that corresponds to the marking on your Samsung product before attempting to install the product. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
3. Warranty repairs must be carried out by Authorised Samsung Dealers or Authorised Service Centres. No re-imbursement will be made for repairs carried out by non Samsung Dealers and, any such repair work and damage to the products caused by such repair work will not be covered by this warranty.
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Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be disposed with other household wastes at the end of its working life.