Samsung UE40C8000 User Manual

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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 EIRE 0818 717100 0845 SAMSUNG (7267864) © 2010 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.
Page 2 The reception quality of TV may be affected due to differences in broadcasting method between the countries. Please check the TV performance in the local SAMSUNG Authorized Dealer, or the Samsung Call Centre whether it can be improved by reconfiguring TV setting or not.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Getting Started Connections Basic Features Advanced Features Other Information This function can be used by TOOLS TOOLS pressing the TOOLS button on the remote control. Accessories Viewing the Control Panel Viewing the Remote Control Connecting to an Antenna Plug & Play (Initial Setup) Connecting to an AV Device 10 Connecting to an Audio Device 11 Changing the Input Source...
Page 4: Getting Started
✎ Please make sure the following items are included with your LED TV. If any items are missing, contact your dealer. ✎ The items’ colours and shapes may vary depending on the models. ✎ Cables not included in the package contents can be purchased separately. CAUTION: INSERT SECURELY LEST SHOULD BE DETACHED IN SET y Remote Control &...
Page 5: Viewing The Control Panel
✎ The product colour and shape may vary depending on the model. ✎ Contact with objects other than your finger may switch on the LED touchpad. Speakers Power Indicator Blinks and turns off when the power is on and lights up in standby mode. Remote control sensor Aim the remote control towards this spot on the TV.
Page 6: Viewing The Remote Control
Manager, Internet@TV, Media Play menu, etc. Use these buttons in Media Play and Anynet+ modes (p. 35, 44). (The � button also controls recording for Samsung recorders that support the Anynet+, TimeShift and PVR features.) Installing batteries (Battery size: AAA) English Viewing the Remote Control POWER...
Page 7: Connecting To An Antenna
When the TV is initially powered on, basic settings proceed automatically. ✎ Preset: Connecting the mains and antenna. When the TV is initially powered on, a sequence of on-screen prompts will assist in configuring basic settings. Press the POWERP button. Plug & Play is available only when the Input source is set to TV. ✎...
Page 8: Connections
1.4, contact the provider of the device to confirm the HDMI version and request an upgrade. Samsung TVs support the HDMI 1.4 (with 3D and Audio Return Channel). However, the ARC(Audio Return Channel) function is only supported on –...
Page 9: Using Component Or Audio/Video/Scart Cable
Using a Component (up to 1080p) or Audio/Video (480i only) and Scart Cable Available devices: DVD, Blu-ray player, cable box, STB satellite receiver, VCR White Blue Green White ✎ In Ext.1, Ext.2 mode, DTV Out supports MPEG SD Video and Audio only. ✎ To obtain the best picture quality, the Component connection is recommended over the A/V connection. Yellow DVD / Blu-ray player...
Page 10: Connecting To An Audio Device
Using an Optical (Digital) or Audio (Analogue) Cable or Headphone Connection Available devices: digital audio system, amplifier, DVD home theatre ✎ DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) When a digital audio system is connected to the of both the TV and the system. 5.1 CH (channel) audio is available when the TV is connected to an external device supporting 5.1 CH. When the receiver (home theatre) is set to on, you can hear sound output from the TV’s optical jack.
Page 11: Changing The Input Source
CONNECTIONS COMMON INTERFACE Slot To watch paid channels, the “CI or CI+ CARD” must be inserted. y If you don’t insert the “CI or CI+ CARD,” some channels will display the message “Scrambled Signal”. y The pairing information containing a telephone number, the “CI or CI+ CARD”...
Page 12: Basic Features
TTX/MIX MUTE How to Navigate Menus Before using the TV, follow the steps below to learn how to CH LIST navigate the menu and select and adjust different functions. MENU CONTENT TOOLS RETURN 1 ENTERE / Direction button: Move the cursor and select an item.
Page 13 A reserved programme. Guide Type (Samsung / Guide Plus+) (depending on the country) You can select a different type of Guide. ■ Samsung: Uses the guide programme by provided samsung. ■ Guide Plus+: Uses the guide programme provided by Rovi International Solutions. For more information, refer to “www.europe.guideplus.com.”...
Page 14: Channel Menu
3. After you have changed the settings, the channel list for each group can be viewed in my channels. Edit My Channels Lock Radio Timer Recording Data/Other Timer Viewing Analogue Edit Channel Number Delete Antenna Zoom Select Channel List You can see all the channels searched. Channel Menu ¦...
Page 15 ¦ Editing Channels Channel Manager Option Menu (in Channel Manager) 1. Select a channel and press the TOOLS 2. Edit the channel name or number using the Edit Channel Name or Edit Channel Number menu. ■ Edit Channel Name (analogue channels only): Assign your own channel name. ■ Edit Channel Number (digital channels only): Edit the number by pressing the number buttons desired.
Page 16: Picture Menu
Picture Menu ¦ Changing the Preset Picture Mode Mode Select your preferred picture type. ■ Dynamic: Suitable for a bright room. ■ Standard: Suitable for a normal environment. ■ Natural: Suitable for reducing eye strain. ✎ Natural is not available in PC mode. ■ Movie: Suitable for watching movies in a dark room. ¦...
Page 17 ■ White Balance: Adjust the colour temperature for a more natural picture. R-Offset / G-Offset / B-Offset: Adjust each colour’s (red, green, blue) darkness. R-Gain / G-Gain / B-Gain: Adjust each colour’s (red, green, blue) brightness. Reset: Resets the White Balance to it’s default settings. ■ 10p White Balance (Off / On): Controls the white balance in 10 point interval by adjusting the red, green, and blue brightness.
Page 18 ■ Digital Noise Filter (Off / Low / Medium / High / Auto / Auto Visualisation): When the broadcast signal is weak, some static and ghosting may appear. Select one of the options until the best picture is displayed. Auto Visualisation: When changing analogue channels, displays the intensity of the current signal and defines the screen noise filter.
Page 19 This exciting new feature enables you to view 3D content. In order to fully enjoy this feature, you must purchase a pair of Samsung 3D Active Glasses (SSG- 2100AB, SSG-2200AR, SSG- 2200KR) to view 3D video. Samsung 3D Active Glasses are sold separately.
Page 20 ✎ Support resolution (16:9 only) Resolution 1280 x 720p 1920 x 1080i 1920 x 1080p Resolution supported for HDMI PC mode The resolution for HDMI PC mode is optimized to 1920 x 1080 input. An input resolution other than 1920 x 1080 may not be displayed properly in 3D display or full screen mode.
Page 21: Sound Menu
PC may differ in which case the same basic set-up information will almost always be applied. (If not, contact your computer manufacturer or Samsung Dealer.) 1. Click on “Control Panel” on the Windows start menu.
Page 22 Audio Language (digital channels only) Change the default value for audio languages. ✎ The available language may differ depending on the broadcast. Audio Format (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.
Page 23: Setup Menu
✎ If the stereo signal is weak and an automatic switching, occurs, then switch to the mono. ✎ Only activated in stereo sound signal. ✎ Only available when the Input source is set to TV. Setup Menu ¦ Setting the Time Time ■...
Page 24 VOD (Video-On-Demand), ITV (Interactive TV), EC (Electronic Commerce), tele-education, teleconferencing, digital libraries and network games. Network (Network Type / Network Setup / Network Test / SWL(Samsung Wireless Link) / SWL connect) For details on setting up options, refer to the “Network Connection” instructions (p. 28). General (off) →...
Page 25: Support Menu
■ BD Wise (Off / On): Provides the optimal picture quality for Samsung DVD, Blu-ray and Home Theatre products which support BD Wise. When BD Wise is turned On, the picture mode is automatically changed to the optimal resolution. ✎ Available when connecting Samsung products that support BD Wise through a HDMI cable.
Page 26 Software Upgrade Software Upgrade can be performed via a broadcasting signal or by network connection or downloading the latest firmware from “www.samsung.com,” to a USB memory device. Current Version the software already installed in the TV. ✎ Software is represented as “Year/Month/Day_Version”. Software Upgrade...
Page 27: Advanced Features
Advanced Features Using an HDMI/DVI Cable / a D-sub Cable Display Modes (D-Sub and HDMI/DVI Input) Optimal resolution is 1920 X 1080 @ 60 Hz. Mode Resolution 640 x 350 720 x 400 640 x 480 832 x 624 1152 x 870 720 x 576 1152 x 864 VESA CVT 1280 x 720 1280 x 960 640 x 480 640 x 480...
Page 28: Network Connection
You can set up your TV so that it can access the Internet through your local area network (LAN) using a wired or wireless connection. ¦ Connecting to a Wired Network You can attach your TV to your LAN using cable in three ways: y You can attach your TV to your LAN by connecting the LAN port on the back of your TV to an external modem using a Cat 5 cable.
Page 29 Network screen appears. Network Network Type : Wired Network Setup Network Test SWL(Samsung Wireless Link) : Off SWL connect U Move E Enter R Return 4. On the Network screen, select Network Type. 5. Set Network Type to Wired. 6. Select Network Setup. The Network Setup screen appears.
Page 30 Connecting to a Wireless Network To connect your TV to your network wirelessly, you need a wireless router or modem and a Samsung Wireless LAN Adapter (WIS09ABGN, WIS09ABGN2, WIS10ABGN), which you connect to your TV’s back or side panel USB jack. See the illustration below.
Page 31 Notice The picture may appear corrupted or have static for some channels when the TV is connected to the Samsung Wireless LAN Adapter. In such a case, establish a connection using one of the following methods or connect the Samsung Wireless LAN Adapter using a USB cable in a place that is not affected by radio interference.
Page 32 Network Setup Select a Network Internet Protocol Setup IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway DNS Server PBC(WPS) U Move E Enter R Return 7. Press the Red button on your remote. 8. Press the PBC (WPS) button on your router within 2 minutes.
Page 33 Network Setup (Ad-Hoc) You can connect to a mobile device without an access point through the “Samsung Wireless LAN Adapter” by using a peer to peer network. ✎ This function is available when SWL(Samsung Wireless Link) is set to Off. How to connect to new Ad-hoc device 1. Follow Steps 1 through 6 in the “How to set up using PBC (WPS)”...
Page 34 To use the Internet@TV, the AP (access point) must be connected to the wireless network. ✎ If a Samsung Wireless LAN Adapter is connected to the USB 2 port, the network may not operate normally. We recommend to connecting it to the ✎...
Page 35: Media Play
PC IP addresses should be the same and only the last part (the host address) should be changed. (e.g. IP Address: 123.456.789.**) 2. Using a LAN cable, connect between the external modem and the PC onto which the Samsung PC Share Manager programme will be installed.
Page 36 The Divx DRM, Multi-audio, embedded caption does not supported. ✎ Samsung PC Share manager should be permitted by the firewall programme on your PC. ✎ When you use Media Play mode through a network connection, According to functions of the provided server: The sorting method may vary.
Page 37 ✎ Before formatting 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. Playing Recorded TV Programme 1. Press the ◄ or ► button to select Recorded TV, then press the ENTERE button in the Media Play menu.
Page 38: Timeshift Mode Function
Using the Timeshift Mode function t If you missed a live broadcast, you can see from the recorded broadcast using this feature. When the Timeshift Mode is set to Auto, the TV stores the channel you watch currently to record automatically. When the Timeshift Mode is set to Manual, if you press the � (Play) button, the TV stores the channel from the point of view you want to record.
Page 39 Videos Playing Video 1. Press the ◄ or ► button to select Videos, then press the ENTERE button in the Media Play menu. 2. Press the ◄/►/▲/▼ button to select the desired file in the file list. 3. Press the ENTERE button or � (Play) button. –...
Page 40 GMC 2 over is not supported. • H.263 is not supported. • Only Samsung Techwin MJPEG is supported. Playing recorded TV or movie file continuously (Resume Play) If you exit the playing Recorded TV or Videos function, it can be played later from the point where it was stopped. ✎...
Page 41 Music Playing Music 1. Press the ◄ or ► button to select Music, then press the ENTERE button in the Media Play menu. 2. Press the ◄/►/▲/▼ button to select the desired file in the file list. 3. Press the ENTERE button or � (Play) button. –...
Page 42 ¦ Playing the Multiple Files Playing the selected recorded TV/video/music/photo files 1. Press the Yellow button in the file list to select the desired file. 2. Repeat the above operation to select multiple files. ✎ NOTE The c mark appears to the left of the selected files. To cancel a selection, press the Yellow button again. To deselect all selected files, press the and select Deselect All.
Page 43 Recorded TV/Videos/Music/Photos Play Option menu During playing a file, press the TOOLS button. Category Title You can move the other file directly. Repeat Mode You can play recorded tv, movie and music files repeatedly. Picture Size You can adjust the picture size for preference. Picture Setting You can adjust the picture setting. (p. 16~21) Sound Setting You can adjust the sound setting.
Page 44: Anynet
Anynet+ is a function that enables you to control all connected Samsung devices that support Anynet+ with your Samsung TV’s remote. The Anynet+ system can be used only with Samsung devices that have the Anynet+ feature. To be sure your Samsung device has this feature, check if there is an Anynet+ logo on it.
Page 45 Anynet+ Menu The Anynet+ menu changes depending on the type and status of the Anynet+ devices connected to the TV. Anynet+ Menu Description View TV Changes Anynet+ mode to TV broadcast mode. Shows the Anynet+ device list. Device List (device_name) MENU Shows the connected device menus. E.g. If a DVD recorder is connected, the disc menu of the DVD recorder will appear.
Page 46 ¦ Recording You can make a recording of a TV Programme using a Samsung recorder. 1. Select Recording. ✎ When there are more than two recording devices When multiple recording devices are connected, the recording devices are listed. Select one recording device in the Device List.
Page 47 ¦ Troubleshooting for Anynet+ Problem Possible Solution Anynet+ does not work. • Check if the device is an Anynet+ device. The Anynet+ system supports Anynet+ devices only. • Only one receiver (home theatre) can be connected. • Check if the Anynet+ device power cord is properly connected. •...
Page 48: Internet@Tv
Settings Login B Mark as Favourite Sort by R Return Recommended Applications: Displays the recommended service by Samsung. You are not able to add or delete a service in this list. by Date 1/1 Downloaded Applications: Displays the downloaded applications through the Samsung Apps.
Page 49 Account Login For a application with multiple account, use ◄ and ► to access the different account. Login admin User account: Password: Create [0~9] Enter PIN R Cancel ✎ For a more enjoyable application experience, register and log in to your account. ✎...
Page 50 ¦ Using the Internet@TV service Samsung Apps Samsung Apps is a store for downloading applications to be used on Samsung TV/AV equipment. Users can enjoy a variety of contents like videos, music, photos, games, useful information etc. using the downloaded applications. Additional applications will be available hereafter.
Page 51: Allshare
TV as a monitor for your mobile when browsing a web page. ✎ For more information, visit “www.samsung.com” or contact the Samsung call centre. Mobile devices may need additional software installation. For details, refer to each device’s user’s guide. ¦...
Page 52 SMS. ✎ NOTE Using your Samsung phone to control your TV Simply Before you can use this feature, you must connect to a Samsung mobile phone that supports ScreenShare functions. When operating the TV with your mobile phone, Deny only the POWER, Y, P</> and supported.
Page 53: Other Information
Other Information The index page of the Teletext service gives you information on how to use the service. For Teletext information to be displayed correctly, channel reception must be stable. Otherwise, information may be missing or some pages may not be displayed. ✎...
Page 54: Assembling The Cables
Stand Type Wall-Mount Type ✎ Do not pull the cables too hard when arranging them. This may cause damage to the product’s connection terminals. English Assembling the Cables...
Page 55: Installing The Wall Mount
For detailed information on installing the wall mount, see the instructions provided with the wall mount. Contact a technician for assistance when installing the wall mount 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 56 Samsung is not liable for these kinds of accidents. Samsung is not liable for product damage or personal injury when a non-VESA or non-specified wall mount is used or the consumer fails to follow the product installation instructions.
Page 57: Anti-Theft Kensington Lock
The Kensington Lock is not supplied by Samsung. It 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 additional information on proper use.
Page 58: Troubleshooting
If you have any questions about the TV, first refer to this list. If none of these troubleshooting tips apply, please visit “www. samsung.com,” then click on Support, or contact the call centre listed on the back-cover of this manual.
Page 59 This is normal; “PC” is always shown on the source list, regardless of whether a PC is connected. If you are using a HDMI connection, check the audio output setting on your PC. Samsung Wireless USB dongle is required to use a wireless network. Make sure the Network Connection is set to Wireless (p. 30).
Page 60 Try pointing the remote directly at the TV from 5~6 feet away. • Programme the Cable/Set top box remote control to operate the TV. Refer to the Cable/Set user manual for the SAMSUNG TV code. • Check the supported resolution of the TV, and adjust the external device’s output resolution accordingly.
Page 61 ¦ Licence TheaterSound, SRS and the TheaterSound technology is incorporated under licence form SRS Labs, Inc. Manufactured under licence from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Manufactured under licence under U.S. Patent #’s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,487,535 &...
Page 62: Specifications
Video: 1080 24p, 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 576p, 576i, 480p, 480i Audio: 2Ch Linear PCM 32/44.1/48kHz, 16/20/24bits. Analogue audio input (HDMI IN1 only) PC input (HDMI IN1 only) UE40C8000 40 inches 10 W X 2 957.4 X 26.5 X 578.7 mm 1092.3 X 26.5 X 653.2 mm...
Page 63: Index
AllShare Amplify Antenna Anynet+ AUDIO OUT Auto Adjustment Auto Volume Background Music Balance L/R Basic View Batteries Black Tone Blanking Bracket Brightness Cable Tie 4, 54 Change PIN Channel Manager Channel Menu Clock Colour Tone Component Connecting to a PC Connecting to an Audio Device 10, 44 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT DivX®...
Page 64: Warning! Important Safety Instructions
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. REFER ALL SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. y The slots and openings in the cabinet and in the back or bottom are provided for necessary ventilation.To ensure reliable operation of this apparatus, and to protect it from overheating, these slots and openings must never be blocked or covered.
Page 65: Wiring The Mains Power Supply Plug (Uk Only)
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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