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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 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 (€...
  • Page 2 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    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 .

  • Page 4: List Of Parts

    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 >...

  • Page 5: Viewing The Control Panel

    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 P ower indicator Blinks and turns off when the power is on and lights up in stand-by mode. buttons as you (Power) Press to turn the TV on and off. r emote Control Sensor Aim the remote control towards this spot on the TV. English-3 buttons as you...

  • Page 6: Viewing The Connection Panel

    Viewing the Connection Panel [Rear Panel Jacks] (32 inch, 37 inch, 40 inch) Power Input [Rear Panel Jacks] (26 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] (26 inch model does not have the side panel jacks.)

  • Page 7: Connecting Audio

    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.

  • Page 8: Viewing The Remote Control

    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) 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 Rewind, Stop, Play/Pause,...

  • Page 9: Switching On And Off

    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.

  • Page 10: Storing Channels Automatically

    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.

  • Page 11: Setting The Channel Manager

    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 "...

  • Page 12: Sorting The Stored Channels

    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...

  • Page 13: Lna (Low Noise Amplifier)

    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.

  • Page 14: Resetting The Picture Settings To The

    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 4 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.

  • Page 15: Dnie Demo (Digital Natural Image Engine)

    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.

  • Page 16: Pip Settings

    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.

  • Page 17: Setting The Trusurround Xt (Srs Tsxt)

    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.

  • Page 18: Resetting The Sound Settings To The Factory Defaults

    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.

  • Page 19: Choosing Your Language

    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.

  • Page 20: Using The Energy Saving Feature

    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.

  • Page 21: Previewing The Dtv Menu System

    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...

  • Page 22: Updating The Channel List Manually

    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.

  • Page 23: Selecting Channel Manager

    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.

  • Page 24: Displaying Programme Information

    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.

  • Page 25: Using The Scheduled List

    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.

  • Page 26: Viewing All Channels And Favourite Channels

    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.

  • Page 27: Choosing Your Language

    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.

  • Page 28: Setting The Subtitle

    Press the exit button to exit. M HEG(Multimedia and Hypermedia Information Coding Experts Group) An International standard for data encoding systems used in multimedia and hypermedia. This is at a higher level than the MPEG system which includes data-linking hypermedia such as still images, character service, animation, graphic and video files as well as multimedia data. MHEG is user runtime interaction technology and is being applied to various fields including VOD (Video-On-Demand), ITV (Interactive TV), EC (Electronic Commerce), tele-education, tele-conferencing, digital libraries and network games. 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. English-26 button.

  • Page 29: Checking The Signal Information

    Checking the Signal information upgrading the Software (option) Viewing Common interface You can get information about the signal status. 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 "Signal Information", then press the enter button. Press the exit button to exit. I f the signal status is poor, the "No signal." message is displayed. To keep your product up-to-date with new Digital Television features then software upgrades are periodically broadcast as part of the normal Television signal.

  • Page 30: Selecting The Ci (Common Interface) Menu

    Selecting the Ci (Common interface) menu resetting teletext decoder This enables the user to select from the CAM-provided menu. 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  or  button to select "Common Interface", then press the enter button. 4. Select to "CI Menu" by pressing the  or  button, and press the enter 5. Select the required option by pressing the  or  button, and press the enter button. 6. Press the exit button to exit. Select the CI Menu based on the menu PC Card. You can reset the values stored to the factory default values. The Reset operation deletes all channel information and user preferences returning all values to their default factory state.

  • Page 31: Displaying The Teletext Information

    displaying the teletext information Selecting a Specific teletext Page You can display teletext information at any time, but signal reception must be good. Otherwise: Information may be missing. S ome pages may not be displayed. To activate the teletext mode and display the contents page: U sing the P ) or P teletext service.

  • Page 32: Using Fastext To Select A Teletext Page

    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.

  • Page 33: 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 34: Using The Anti-Theft Kensington Lock

    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.

  • Page 35: Technical And Environmental Specifications

    Technical and Environmental Specifications Model Name Screen Size (Diagonal) Power Supply AC220-240V 50 Hz Power Consumption PC Resolution 1360 x 768 @ 60 Hz Sound Output Dimension (WxDxH) Body 675.0 X 75.0 X 475.5 mm With stand 675.0 X 215.5 X 530.0 mm Weight With stand Environmental Considerations...

  • Page 36: 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.

  • Page 37: Important Notice

    LETTER E OR BY THE EARTH SYMBOL Warranty Card This Samsung product is warranted for a period of twelve (12) months from the original date of purchase, against defective materials and workmanship. In the event that warranty service is required, you should return the product to the retailer from whom it was purchased.
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  • Page 39 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.

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