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  • Page 1 LCD TV user manual imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product.To receive more complete service, please register your product at www.samsung.com/register Model Serial No.
  • Page 2: Securing The Installation Space

    Failing to do so may result in fire or a problem with the product due to an increase in the internal temperature of the product. ✎ When using a stand or wall-mount, use parts provided by Samsung Electronics only. If you use parts provided by another manufacturer, it may result in a problem with the product or an injury due to the product falling.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Getting Started Accessories Viewing the Control Panel Viewing the Remote Control Connecting to an Antenna Plug & Play (Initial Setup) Connections Connecting to an AV Device Connecting to an Audio Device Changing the Input Source Basic Features How to Navigate Menu Channel Menu 11 Picture Menu 14 Sound Menu...
  • Page 4: Accessories

    Getting Started Accessories ✎ Please make sure the following items are included with your LCD TV. If any items are missing, contact your dealer. ✎ The items’ colours and shapes may vary depending on the models. Remote Control & Batteries (AAA x 2) Cleaning Cloth Owner’s Instructions Power Cord...
  • Page 5: Viewing The Remote Control

    Use these buttons in the Media Play and : Selects the energy saving mode. (P. 11) E.SAVING Anynet+ modes.(∏: controls recording on Samsung recorders with the Anynet+ feature) Installing batteries (Battery size: AAA) ✎ NOTE Use the remote control within 23 feet from the TV.
  • Page 6: Connecting To An Antenna

    Getting Started Connecting to an Antenna When the TV is initially powered on, basic settings proceed automatically. ✎ Preset: Connecting the mains and antenna. VHF/UHF Antenna Cable ANT OUT R-AUDIO-L Power Input Plug & Play (Initial Setup) When the TV is initially powered on, a sequence of on-screen prompts will assist in confi guring basic settings. Press the POWERP button.
  • Page 7: Connecting To An Av Device

    Connections Connecting to an AV Device Using an HDMI / DVI Cable: HD connection (up to 1080p) Available devices: DVD, Blu-ray player, HD cable box, HD satellite receiver (STB), cable box, satellite receiver (STB) HDMI OUT Red White AUDIO OUT R-AUDIO-L R-AUDIO-L DVI OUT...
  • Page 8: Connecting To An Audio Device

    Connections Connecting to an Audio Device Using an Optical Cable (Digital) / Audio Cable (Analogue) Connection Available devices: digital audio system, amplifi er, DVD home theatre Home Theatre AUDIO IN R-AUDIO-L Digital Audio System OPTICAL Red White R-AUDIO-L ✎ DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) When a digital audio system is connected to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) jack, decrease the volume of...
  • Page 9: How To Navigate Menu

    Basic Features How to Navigate Menu Channel Menu Before using the TV, follow the steps below to learn how to Channel Manager navigate the menu and select and adjust different functions. CHLIST Delete or set favourites channels. Select a channel in the MENU Channels, My Channels or Scheduled screen.
  • Page 10: Editing Channels

    Basic Features ✎ Using Favourite Channels Channel mode ¦ (programme mode): When tuning is complete, the broadcasting stations in your area have been My Channels assigned to position numbers from P0 to P99. You can select a channel by entering the position number (in Channel Manager) in this mode.
  • Page 11: Picture Menu

    Adjusting picture settings ¦ Scheduled (in Channel Manager) Backlight / Contrast / Brightness / You can view, modify or delete a show you have reserved to watch. Sharpness / Colour / Tint (G/R) Change Info : Change a show you have reserved to ■...
  • Page 12: Changing The Picture Options

    Basic Features Changing the Picture Options Picture Options ¦ ✎ In PC mode, you can only make changes to the Colour Tone, Size and Auto Protection Time. Advanced Settings Picture Options (available in Standard / Movie mode) You can adjust the detailed setting for the screen including Colour Tone : Normal ►...
  • Page 13 PC may differ in which case the ✎ Disabled under PC mode. same basic set-up information will almost always be applied. (If not, contact your computer manufacturer or Samsung HDMI Black Level (Normal / Low) : Selects the black ■...
  • Page 14: Sound Menu

    Basic Features I-II Sound Menu Speaker Select DUAL SLEEP MEDIA.P A sound echo may occur due to a difference in decoding Changing the Preset Sound Mode ¦ speed between the main speaker and the audio receiver. In this case, set the TV to External Speaker. ✎...
  • Page 15: Setup Menu

    TOOLS Sound Reset (OK / Cancel) Setting the On/Off Time ¦ Reset all sound settings to the factory defaults. Timer 1 / Timer 2 / Timer 3 : Three different on / off ■ timer settings can be made. You must set the clock first. Selecting the Sound Mode ¦...
  • Page 16: Support Menu

    : Set so that a Melody (Off / Low / Medium / High) ■ ✎ If none of these trouble shooting tips apply, melody plays when the TV is turned on or off. contact the Samsung customer service centre. English...
  • Page 17: Software Upgrade

    HD Connection Guide Software Upgrade can be performed by downloading the Refer to this information when connecting external devices latest fi rmware from samsung.com to a USB memory device. to the TV. Current Version the software already installed in the TV.
  • Page 18: Connecting To A Pc

    Advanced Features Connecting to a PC Using an HDMI/DVI Cable / a D-sub Cable DVI OUT AUDIO OUT PC OUT AUDIO OUT R-AUDIO-L R-AUDIO-L R-AUDIO-L R-AUDIO-L Display Modes (D-Sub and HDMI/DVI Input) Optimal resolution is 1920 X 1080 @ 60 Hz. Horizontal Frequency Vertical Frequency Pixel Clock Frequency...
  • Page 19: Media Play

    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. Do not disconnect the USB device while it is loading.
  • Page 20: Screen Display

    Advanced Features Screen Display ¦ Move to the desired file using the up/down/right/left buttons and then press the ENTERE or � (Play) button. The file is played. ✎ View Devices and Contents Mode in Media Play homepage. Supports the Information : Page Videos /Movie 01.avi...
  • Page 21 Supported Video Formats Frame rate Bit rate File Extention Container Video Codec Resolution Audio Codec (fps) (Mbps) Divx 3.11 / 4.x / 5.1 / 6.0 1920x1080 6 ~ 30 XviD 1920x1080 6 ~ 30 *.avi MP3 / AC3 / LPCM / *.mkv ADPCM / DTS Core H.264 BP / MP / HP...
  • Page 22 Advanced Features Playing movie continuously (Resume Play) If you exit the playing movie function, the movie can be played later from the point where it was stopped.. 1. Select the movie file you want to play continuously by pressing the ◄ or ► button to select it from the file list section. 00:04:03 / 00:07:38 Movie 01.avi 2.
  • Page 23: Playing Multiple Files

    Playing Multiple Files ¦ Playing selected video/music/photo files 1. Press the Yellow button in the file list to select the desired file. Videos 2. Repeat the above operation to select multiple files. /Movie 01.avi 2 files selected Page ✎ NOTE Movie 01.avi Movie 02.avi c mark appears to the left of the selected files.
  • Page 24 Advanced Features Videos/Music/Photos Play Option menu During playing a file, press the TOOLS button. Category Operation Videos Music Photos Title You can move the other file directly. ✓ You can play movie and music files repeatedly. Repeat Mode ✓ ✓ Picture Size You can adjust the picture size to your preference.
  • Page 25: 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 26: 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 27: 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 EXIT button to exit. ✎ If your receiver supports audio only, it may not appear in the device list. ✎...
  • Page 28: Analogue Channel Teletext Feature

    Other Information Analogue Channel Teletext Feature 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 29: Installing The Wall Mount

    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 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 30: Anti-Theft Kensington Lock

    Other Information Anti-Theft Kensington Lock The Kensington Lock 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 TV Rear illustration depending on the manufacturer. Refer to the manual provided with the Kensington Lock for proper use.
  • Page 31: 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 32 • Programme the Cable/Set top box remote control to operate the TV. Refer to the Cable/Set user doesn’t turn the TV on or off, or adjust the manual for the SAMSUNG TV code. volume. A “Mode Not Supported” message •...
  • Page 33 Issues Solutions and Explanations Your settings are lost after 30 minutes or • If the TV is in the Store Demo mode, it will reset audio and picture settings every 30 minutes. Change every time the TV is turned off. the settings from Store Demo mode to Home Use mode in the Plug &...
  • Page 34: Specifications

    10% to 80%, non-condensing Storage Temperature -20°C to 45°C (-4°F to 113°F) Storage Humidity 5% to 95%, non-condensing Stand Swivel (Left / Right) 0˚ Model Name LA32C590 Screen Size 32 inch (Diagonal) Sound 20W x 2 Output Dimensions (WxDxH) Body 782.3 ×...
  • Page 35: Index

    Index Anynet+ Favourite Channel Remote Control AUDIO OUT Fine Tune RGB Only Mode Auto Adjustment Flesh Tone Receiver Amplify Film Mode Recording Auto Volume Frequency Rotate Repeat Mode Balance L/R HDMI 5, 7, 9 Batteries Home Theatre 8, 25 Sleep Timer Brightness Slide Show Background Music...
  • Page 36 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 Web Site AUSTRALIA 1300 362 603 www.samsung.com 400-810-5858 CHINA www.samsung.com 010-6475 1880 www.samsung.com/hk HONG KONG (852) 3698-4698 www.samsung.com/hk_en/...

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