Samsung UE32C8000XK User Manual

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    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 TOOLS This function can be used by pressing the button on the TOOLS remote control. Accessories Viewing the Control Panel Viewing the Remote Control Connecting to an Antenna Plug & Play (Initial Setup) Connecting to an AV Device Connecting to an Audio Device 10 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 y Remote Control &...
  • Page 5: Viewing The Control Panel

    ✎ The product colour and shape may vary depending on the model. Speakers Remote control sensor Aim the remote control towards this spot on the TV. Power Indicator Blinks and turns off when the power is on and lights up in standby mode. SOURCEE Toggles between all the available input sources.
  • Page 6: Viewing The Remote Control

    Media Play menu, etc. Use these buttons in Media Play and Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) modes. (p. 32, 41) � (The button also controls recording for Samsung recorders that support the Anynet+(HDMI-CEC),TimeShift and PVR features.) Installing batteries (Battery size: AAA) English Viewing the Remote Control...
  • Page 7: Connecting To An Antenna

    When the TV is initially powered on, basic settings proceed automatically. ✎ Preset: Connecting the mains and antenna. Power Input When the TV is initially powered on, a sequence of on-screen prompts will assist in configuring basic settings. Press the POWERP button.
  • Page 8: Connections

    Using an HDMI or HDMI/DVI cable: HD connection (up to 1080p) Available devices: DVD, Blu-ray player, HD cable box, HD STB (Set-Top-Box) satellite receiver, cable box, satellite receiver (STB) White ✎ HDMI IN 1(DVI), 2, 3, 4, PC/DVI AUDIO IN When using an HDMI/DVI cable connection, you must use the player, HD cable box, HD STB satellite receiver, cable box, or STB satellite receiver may require a DVI-HDMI (DVI to HDMI) cable or DVI-HDMI (DVI to HDMI) adapter.
  • Page 9: Connecting To An Audio Device

    Using an Optical (Digital) or Headphone Cable 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 10: Changing The Input Source

    CONNECTIONS COMMON INTERFACE To watch paid channels, the “CI or CI+ CARD” must be inserted. If you don’t insert the “CI or CI+ CARD,” some channels will display the message “Scrambled Signal”. The pairing information containing a telephone number, the “CI or CI+ CARD”...
  • Page 11: Basic Features

    PRE-CH 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 GUIDE TOOLS INFO RETURN EXIT 1 ENTERE / Direction button: Move the cursor and select an item.
  • Page 12: Channel Manager

    Icons 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 1futech Rovi International Solutions. For more information, refer * 24ore.tv...
  • Page 13: Channel Menu

    Using Favourite Channels ¦ My Channels (in Channel Manager) Shows all favourite channels. ■ Edit My Channels : You can set the selected channels to desired my channels group. ✎ The “*” symbol will be displayed and the channel will be set as a my channel.
  • Page 14: Manual Store

    Manual Store Scans for a channel manually and stores in the TV. ✎ If a channel is locked using the Child Lock function, the PIN input window appears. ■ Digital Channel: When scanning has finished, channels are updated in the channel list. ✎...
  • Page 15: Picture Menu

    Scheduled (in Channel Manager) You can view, modify or delete a show you have reserved to watch. ■ Change Info: Change a show you have reserved to watch. ■ Cancel Schedules: Cancel a show you have reserved to watch. ■ Information: Display a show you have reserved to watch.
  • Page 16: Changing The Picture Options

    Changing the Picture Options ¦ Advanced Settings (available in Standard / Movie mode) You can adjust the detailed setting for the screen including colour and contrast. ✎ In PC mode, you can only make changes to Dynamic Contrast, Gamma, White Balance and LED Motion Plus.
  • Page 17: Picture Options

    Picture Options ✎ In PC mode, you can only make changes to the Colour Tone, Size and Auto Protection Time. Picture Options Colour Tone : Normal Size : Auto Wide Screen Mode : 16:9 Digital Noise Filter : Auto MPEG Noise Filter : Auto HDMI Black Level : Normal...
  • Page 18: 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 19: Audio Description

    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. In this case, use the TV Speaker function. ✎...
  • Page 20: Setup Menu

    Selecting the Sound Mode ¦ When you set to Dual f-g, the current sound mode is displayed on the screen. Audio Dual f-g Type Mono Mono Stereo Stereo ↔ Mono Stereo Dual Dual f ↔ Dual g Mono Mono Mono ↔ Stereo NICAM Stereo Stereo...
  • Page 21: Other Features

    TV), EC (Electronic Commerce), tele-education, tele- conferencing, 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. 25).
  • Page 22: Common Interface

    – Equalizer is not available. ■ 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.
  • Page 23: Support Menu

    Samsung customer service centre. 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. ✎...
  • Page 24: Advanced Features

    Using an HDMI/DVI Cable / a D-sub Cable AUDIO OUT PC OUT 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...
  • Page 25: 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 26 ENTERE button. The Network screen appears. Network Network Type 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.
  • Page 27: 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 28 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 29 Network Setup Select a network : Not Selected ► Internet Protocol Setup : Auto IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway : Auto 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 30 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.
  • Page 31 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 32: 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 33 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 34: Screen Display

    Screen Display ¦ Move to the file you desired using the up/down/right/left buttons and then press the ENTERE or � (Play) button. The file is played. ✎ Supports the View Devices and Home in Media Play homepage. Information: You can ascertain the selected file name and the number of files and page.
  • Page 35 Using the Timeshift Mode function 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 �...
  • Page 36 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 37 • 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 38 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 39: Playing The Multiple Files

    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.
  • Page 40 Recorded TV/Videos/Music/Photos Play Option menu During playing a file, press the TOOLS Category You can move the other file directly. Title Repeat Mode You can play recorded, movie and music files repeatedly. Picture Size You can adjust the picture size for preference. Picture Setting You can adjust the picture setting.
  • Page 41: 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 42: Setting Up Anynet

    Make sure to switch to an Anynet+ device by using the Device List. 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.
  • Page 43: Listening Through A Receiver

    Listening through a Receiver ¦ You can listen to sound through a receiver (i.e Home Theatre) instead of the TV Speaker. 1. Select Receiver and set to On. 2. Press the button to exit. EXIT ✎ If your receiver supports audio only, it may not appear in the device list. ✎...
  • Page 44: Internet@Tv

    Login B Mark as Favourite Sort by 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 45 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 46: Samsung Apps

    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.
  • Page 47: 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. Setting Up AllShare ¦...
  • Page 48 The screen display may differ depending on the connected device. 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</>...
  • Page 49: 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 50: 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 51: 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 52 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 53: 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 54: 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 55 Network Connection (Depending on Models) Wireless network connection failed. • Samsung Wireless USB dongle is required to use a wireless network. • Make sure the Network Connection is set to Wireless (p. 27). • Make sure the TV is be connected to a wireless IP sharer (router).
  • Page 56 • 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 57 Licence ¦ TheaterSound, SRS and the TheaterSound technology is incorporated under licence form SRS Lab, 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 58: Specifications

    Panel native Environmental Considerations Operating Temperature Operating Humidity Storage Temperature Storage Humidity TV System Colour/Video System Sound System HDMI IN 1 ~ 4 Stand Swivel (Left / Right) Model Name Screen Size (Diagonal) Sound (Output) Dimensions (WxDxH) Body With stand Weight Without Stand With Stand...
  • Page 59: Index

    AllShare Amplify Antenna Anynet+ Auto Adjustment Auto Volume Background Music Balance L/R Basic View Batteries Black Tone Blanking Bracket Brightness Cable Tie 4, 50 Change PIN Channel Manager Channel Menu Clock Colour Tone Component Connecting to a PC Connecting to an Audio Device DIGITAL AUDIO OUT 9, 41 DivX®...
  • Page 60: 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).
  • Page 61: 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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