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Samsung LA32R8 Owner's Instructions Manual

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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.
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Customer Care Centre
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BN68-01199A-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
LA32R8
LA37R8
LA40R8
LA40M8
LA46M8
LA52M8

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  • Page 1 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 Centre AUSTRALIA 1300 362 603 CHINA 800-810-5858 , 010- 6475 1880 HONG KONG 3698 - 4698...
  • 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

    Setting the Blue Screen Mode / Selecting the  Melody ... 28 Setting the Home Theatre PC ... 28  Setting the Light Effect (LA32R8, LA37R8,  LA40R8) ... 29 Using the Energy Saving Feature ... 30  HDMI Black Level ... 30 ...

  • 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 (LA32R8, LA37R8, LA40R8 ) (LA40M8, LA46M8, LA52M8) The product colour and shape may vary depending on the model. 1 SourCE Toggles between all the available input sources (TV, AV.1, AV.2, S-Video, Component1, Component2, PC, HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3).

  • Page 6: Viewing The Connection Panel

    Viewing the Connection Panel 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 ) - Connect RCA cable to an appropriate external A/V device such as VCR, DVD or Camcorder.
  • Page 7 3 hdmi in , hdmi in , hdmi in 3 - Supports connections between HDMI-connection-enabled AV devices (Set-Top Boxes, DVD players) - 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.
  • Page 8 9 Connecting Component devices (dVd) - Connect component video cables (optional) to component connector ("PR", "PB", "Y") on the rear of your set and the other ends to corresponding component video out connectors on the DVD. - If you wish to connect both the Set-Top Box and (or DVD), you should connect the Set-Top Box to the (or DVD) and connect the (or DVD) to component connector ("PR", "PB", "Y") on your set.

  • Page 9: 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 page 36~38) 2 Television Standby button 3 Number buttons for direct channel access 4 One/Two-digit channel selection 5 It display "Channel List"...

  • Page 10: Installing Batteries In The Remote Control

    installing batteries in the remote Control . 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 11: Plug & Play

    Plug & Play When the tV is initially powered on, several basic settings proceed automatically and subsequently. the following settings are available. . Press the PoWEr button on the remote control. The message "Start Plug & Play" is displayed with "OK" selected. .

  • Page 12: Storing Channels Automatically

    if you want to reset this feature... . 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". 3.

  • Page 13: Storing Channels Manually

    Storing Channels manually You can store up to 00 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 14: Setting The Channel Lists

    Setting the Channel lists 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/oK button.

  • Page 15: Sorting The Stored Channels

    Sorting the Stored Channels You can exchange the numbers of two channels, in order to:  modify the numeric order in which the channels have been automatically stored.  give easily remembered numbers to the channels that you watch most often. . Press the mEnu button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Channel", then press the EntEr/oK button.

  • Page 16: Fine Tuning Channel Reception

    Fine tuning Channel reception use fine tuning to manually adjust a particular channel for optimal reception. . 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 17: Adjusting The Custom Picture

    Adjusting the Custom Picture Your set has several settings which allow you to control picture quality. 1. To select the desired picture effect, follow the "Changing the Picture Standard" instructions number 1 to 3. 2. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select a particular item. 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. 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. Select the required option by pressing the ▲...

  • Page 19: Activating Backlight

    activating backlight You can adjust the screen brightness by adjusting the LCD backlight brightness. (0~10) . 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 “Backlight”, then press the EntEr/oK button.

  • Page 20: Freezing The Current Picture

    Freezing the Current Picture Press the Still button to freeze a moving picture into a still one. Press again to cancel. digital nr / active Colour / dnie / movie Plus if the broadcast signal received by your tV is weak, you can activate the digital noise reduction feature to help reduce any static and ghosting that may appear on the screen.

  • Page 21: Resetting The Picture Settings To The Factory Defaults

    resetting the Picture Settings to the Factory defaults You can return to the factory defaults picture settings. . 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 "Reset", then press the EntEr/oK button.

  • Page 22: Pip Settings

    6. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Position", then press the EntEr/oK button. Select the position of the sub picture by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button and then press the EntEr/oK button. 7. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Programme" and then press the EntEr/oK button. You can select the channel that you want to view through sub picture by pressing the ▲...

  • Page 23: Changing The Sound Standard

    Changing the Sound Standard You can select the type of the special sound effect to be used when watching a given broadcast. . Press the mEnu button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Sound", then press the EntEr/oK button.

  • Page 24: Setting The Trusurround Xt (Srs Ts Xt)

    Setting the truSurround xt (SrS tS xt) truSurround xt is a patented SrS technology that solves the problem of playing . multichannel content over two speakers. truSurround delivers a compelling,virtual surround sound experience through any two-speaker playback system, including internal television speakers. it is fully compatible with all multichannel formats.

  • Page 25: Selecting The Internal Mute

    Selecting the internal mute if you want to hear the sound through separate speakers, cancel the internal amplifier. . Press the mEnu button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Sound", then press the EntEr/oK button. .

  • Page 26: Resetting The Sound Settings To The Factory Defaults

    resetting the Sound Settings to the Factory defaults 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. . Press the mEnu button to display the menu. Press the ▲...

  • Page 27: Setting And Displaying The Current Time

    Setting and displaying the Current time You can set the tV’s clock so that the current time is displayed when you press the inFo button. You must also set the time if you wish to use the automatic on/off timers. .

  • Page 28: Switching The Television On And Off Automatically

    Switching the television on and off automatically Press the mEnu button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Setup", then press the EntEr/oK button. Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Time", then press the EntEr/oK button.

  • Page 29: Choosing Your Language

    Choosing Your language 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 mEnu button to display the on-screen menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Setup", then press the EntEr/oK button.

  • Page 30: Setting The Blue Screen Mode / Selecting The Melody

    Setting the blue Screen mode / Selecting the melody blue Screen: if no signal is being received or the signal is very weak, a blue screen automatically replaces the noisy picture background. if you wish to continue viewing the poor picture, you must set the "blue Screen"...

  • Page 31: Setting The Light Effect

    Setting the light Effect (la3r8, la37r8, la0r8) You can turn on/off the blue lEd on the front of tV according to the situation. use it for saving power or when the lEd dazzles your eyes. . Press the mEnu button to display the on-screen menu. Press the ▲...

  • Page 32: Using The Energy Saving Feature

    Using the Energy Saving Feature 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. 1. Press the MENU button to display the on-screen menu.

  • Page 33: Selecting The Source

    Selecting the Source You can select among external sources connected to your tV’s input jacks. . 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 34: 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 35: Selecting A Specific Teletext Page

    Selecting a Specific Teletext Page Press the number buttons on the remote control to enter the page number directly: . 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 36: 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 37 Setting up the remote to operate Your dVd . Turn off your DVD. . Press the dVd button on your TV’s remote control. 3. Press the SEt button on your TV’s remote control. . Using the number buttons on your remote control, enter three digits of the DVD code listed on page 37~38 of this manual for your brand of DVD.

  • Page 38: 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 39: 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 40 026 029 126 127 128 129 130 141 SHERWOOD 039 041 SYLVANIA 043 093 SHARP SANSUI SANYO 062 090 SHINSONIC SamSung SEt-toP box Product Ground wave STB Satellite STB CABLE STB STB DVD COMBO Satellite STB HDD COMBO Standard SEt-toP box brand Code...

  • Page 41: 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.) . First, click on "Control Panel" on the Windows start menu.
  • Page 42 (la0m8, la6m8, lam8) d-Sub input mode resolution 640 X 350 640 x 480 720 x 400 640 X 480 VESa 640 x 480 640 x 480 800 x 600 800 x 600 800 x 600 800 x 600 1024 x 768 1024 x 768 1024 x 768 1024 x 768...

  • Page 43: 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 44: 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 45: Setting Up Anynet

    Setting up anynet+ the following settings are to use anynet+ functions. using the anynet+ Function . 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 46: 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 47: Listening Through A Receiver

    listening through a receiver You can listen to sound through a receiver instead of the tV speaker. . 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 48: Wall-Mount Adjustment

    Wall-mount adjustment (la0r8, la0m8, la6m8, lam8)(Sold separately) once the wall mount is installed, the position of your tV can be easily adjustable. tV rear Panel Serial Cable(P to P)(not supplied) Entering the menu . Press the mEnu button to display the menu. Press the ▲...

  • Page 49: Using The Anti-Theft Kensington Lock

    On PC mode, "Not Supported Mode." message is displayed. The TFT LCD panel uses a panel consisting of sub pixels (3,147,264 (LA32R8, LA37R8, LA40R8), 6,220,800 (LA40M8, LA46M8, LA52M8)) which require sophisticated technology to produce. However, there may be few bright or dark pixels on the screen. These pixels will have no impact on the perfor- mance of the product.

  • Page 50: Technical And Environmental Specifications

    Technical and Environmental Specifications model name Screen Size (diagonal) Power Consumption PC resolution Sound Output dimension (Wxdxh) Body With stand Weight With stand Environmental Considerations 10 °C to 40 °C (50 °F to 104 °F) Operating Temperature 10 % to 80 %, non-condensing Operating Humidity -20 °C to 45 °C (-4 °F to 113 °F) Storage Temperature...
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