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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 Web Site AUSTRIA 0800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) www.samsung.com/at BELGIUM 02 201 2418 www.samsung.com/be 800-726-786 (800 - SAMSUNG) www.samsung.com/cz...
- Page 2 4. For more information, please contact your local SAMSUNG customer care centre. Contact SAMSUNG WORLDWIDE If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care centre. (See back cover for more information.) Precautions When Displaying a Still Image A still image may cause permanent damage to the TV screen Do not display a still image on the LCD panel for more than 2 hours as it can cause screen image retention.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Connecting and Preparing Your TV WISELINK Pro-DLNA ■ List of Parts .................2 ■ Setting the DLNA Network ..........42 ■ Installing the Wall Mount Kit ..........2 ■ Installing the DLNA Application .........42 ■ Viewing the Control Panel ...........3 ■ Using the DLNA Application ..........44 ■... -
Page 4: Connecting And Preparing Your Tv
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 Front Panel buttons Touch each button to operate. The product colour and shape may vary depending on the model. 1 SOURCE E 4 > C/P. P < The Source list appears on the screen. In the on-screen Press to change channels. -
Page 6: Viewing The Connection Panel
Viewing the Connection Panel [TV Side Panel] [TV Rear Panel] Power Input The product colour and shape may vary depending on the model. 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. - Page 7 7 WISELINK Connect a USB mass storage device to view movies and photos and listen to music files. You can connect to Samsung’s network wirelessly using the ‘Samsung Wireless LAN Adapter’ (Sold separately). 8 AV IN Connect RCA audio cables to [R-AUDIO-L] on your set and the other ends to corresponding audio out connectors on the A/V device.
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Page 8: Remote Control
INFO.L WISELINK Pro and Anynet + . Not Available (∏: This remote can be used g SUBT. to control recording on Samsung recorders with the Anynet + feature) Digital subtitle display h CONTENT $ SET This function enables you to view Sets the remote to control your TV, “Content Library”. -
Page 9: Mini Remote Control
Mini Remote Control The Mini Remote Control is a simplified remote control that consists of the power, channel and volume buttons only. 1 Television Standby button This button only works when you press it for longer than 1.5 seconds. 2 < : Next channel >... -
Page 10: 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. The standby indicator lights up on your set. 2. Press the P button on your set. You also can press the POWER P button or the TV button on the remote control to turn the TV on. -
Page 11: Using The Tools Button
Using the TOOLS Button You can use the TOOLS button to select your frequently used functions quickly and easily. The “Tools” menu changes depending on which external input mode you are viewing. 1. Press the TOOLS button. The “Tools” menu will appear. 2. Press the ▲... -
Page 12: Plug & Play Feature
Plug & Play Feature When the TV is initially powered on, basic settings proceed automatically and subsequently. 1. Press the POWER button on the remote control. The message “The Menu Plug & Play Language, Store Demo, Channels, and Time will be set.” is displayed. The Menu Language, Store Demo, Channels, and Time 2. Press the ENTER E button, then “Select the OSD Language.”... - Page 13 Auto Store ❑ You can scan for the frequency ranges available to you (and availability Fine Tune depends on your country). Automatically allocated programme numbers may Signal Information not correspond to actual or desired programme numbers. : On ► • Digital &...
- Page 14 Default Guide ❑ Mini Guide / Full Guide: You can decide whether to display either the “Mini Guide” or the “Full Guide” when the GUIDE button on the remote control is pressed. Channel List ❑ For the detailed procedures on using the “Channel List”, refer to the descriptions on pages 13~14. Channel Mode ❑...
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Page 15: Managing Channels
Managing Channels Using this menu, you can Add / Delete or set Favourite channels and use the Mini Guide programme guide for digital broadcasts. Default Guide : Mini Guide Select a channel in the “All Channels”, “Added Channels” or “Favourite” screen Channel List by pressing the ▲... -
Page 16: Picture Control
Edit Channel Name (only analogue channel) Channels can labeled so that their call letters appear whenever the channel is selected. The names of digital broadcasting channels are automatically assigned and cannot be labeled. Edit Channel Number (only digital channel) ... - Page 17 Detailed Settings ❑ Samsung’s new TVs allow you to make even more precise picture settings than previous models. See below to adjust detailed picture settings. “Detailed Settings” is available in “Standard” or “Movie” mode.
- Page 18 Picture Options ❑ In PC mode, you can only make changes to the “Colour Tone” and “Size” from among the items in “Picture Options”. Colour Tone → Cool2 / Cool1 / Normal / Warm1 / Warm2 You can select the most comfortable colour tone to your eyes. The adjusted values are stored according to the selected “Picture”...
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Page 19: Viewing Picture-In-Picture
HDMI Black Level → Normal / Low You can directly select the black level on the screen to adjust the screen depth. This function is active only when the external input connects to HDMI (RGB signals). 100Hz Motion Plus → Off / Low / Medium / High / Demo ... -
Page 20: Pc Display
Windows and your particular video card. However, 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 21: Setting Up The Tv With Your Pc
Setting up the TV with your PC Preset: Press the SOURCE button to select PC mode. Brightness : 45 Sharpness : 50 Auto Adjustment ❑ Auto Adjustment ► Auto Adjustment allows the PC screen of set to self-adjust to the incoming PC Screen video signal. - Page 22 Audio Language ❑ You can change the default value for audio languages. Displays the language information for the incoming stream. While viewing a digital channel, this function can be selected. You can only select the language among the actual languages being broadcast. Audio Format → MPEG / Dolby Digital ❑...
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Page 23: Selecting The Sound Mode
Selecting the Sound Mode You can set the sound mode in the “Tools” menu. When you set to “Dual l ll”, the Tools current sound mode is displayed on the screen. Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) Audio Type Dual / 2 Default Picture Size Auto Wide Picture Mode... - Page 24 Parental Lock → Parental Rating ❑ This feature allows you to prevent unauthorized users, such as children, from watching unsuitable programme by a 4-digit PIN (Personal Identification Number) code that is defined by the user. In the ‘Parental Rating’ screen, configure the parental ratings. Before the setup screen appears, the PIN number input screen appears.
- Page 25 Light Effect ❑ You can turn on/off the LED on the front of TV according to the situation. Use it for saving power or when the LED dazzles your eyes. Off: LED will not come on. In Standby: Turns the LED on in standby mode. ...
- Page 26 Software Upgrade ❑ To keep your product up-to-date with new Digital Television features then TV Side Panel software upgrades are periodically broadcast as part of the normal Television signal. It will automatically detect these signals and display the software upgrade banner. You are given the option to install the upgrade. USB Drive BY USB ...
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Page 27: Setting The Time
Setting the Time Clock ❑ Plug & Play Setting the clock is necessary in order to use the various timer features of the Language : English Time ► The current time will appear every time you press the INFO button. Network Selection : Cable If you disconnect the power cord, you have to set the clock again. -
Page 28: Network Connection
Network Connection Network Connection - Cable Cable Connection for a DHCP Environment The procedures to set up the network using Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) are described below. Since an IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS are automatically allocated when DHCP is selected, you do not have to enter them manually. - Page 29 1. Connect the ‘Samsung Wireless LAN Adapter’ into the Wiselink terminal of the TV. You must use the ‘Samsung Wireless LAN Adapter’(WIS-08BG) to use a wireless network. The ‘Samsung Wireless LAN Adapter’ is sold separately. Contact a Samsung Electronics agent or service center for purchasing.
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Page 30: Network Setup
❑ Language : English Select Cable or Wireless as the method to connect to the network. Time The menu is activated only if the ‘Samsung Wireless LAN Adapter’ is Network Selection : Cable ► connected. (See page 26) Wireless Network Setup Cable: Connect to network using a cable. -
Page 31: Source List / Edit Name
Wireless Network Setup-Auto Setup The menu is activated only if the ‘Samsung Wireless LAN Adapter’ is connected. (See page 27) If you connect the LAN cable and it supports DHCP, the Internet Protocol (IP) Settings are automatically configured. The wireless IP sharer to be connected to this product must support DHCP. -
Page 32: Product Guide
Product Guide The Product Guide gives you information on the most important features of this TV. Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Content Library “Application”, then press the ENTER button. -
Page 33: Using The Wiselink Pro Function
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 34 Screen Display Photo image_1.jpg 1File(s) Selected Month : Jan Date : Jan.01.2008 Color : Gray Composition : Folder : P-other Favourites ★ ★ ★ Preference Monthly ▲ Timeline Device Favourites Setting Select Jump Option 1. Currently selected file: The currently selected file is highlighted. Photo and movie files are displayed as thumbnail images. 2. Information Window: Shows information about the currently selected file.
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Page 35: Using And Sorting Photo List
Using and Sorting Photo List You can sort photos in the Photo List by a particular standard. 1. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select a sorting standard in the Photo list. Photo image_1.jpg The photos are sorted according to the newly selected sorting standard. Month : Jan Date... -
Page 36: Viewing A Photo Or Slide Show
Information The photo file information including the name, the size, the resolution, the date modified and the path is displayed. You can view the information of photo files during a SlideShow using the same procedures. Alternatively, select a photo from the photo list and press the INFO button to view the information. - Page 37 Slide Show Option Menu Stop Slide Show/Start Slide Show Tools You can start or stop a SlideShow. Stop Slide Show Rotate Rotate Zoom You can rotate photos saved on a USB memory device. Slide Show Speed : Normal Background Music : Whenever you press the ◄...
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Page 38: Using And Sorting The Music List
Using and Sorting the Music List You can sort music files in the Music List by a particular standard. 1. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select a sorting standard in the Music list. Music Music files are sorted according to the newly selected sorting standard. Thanks I Love You Better than yesterday... -
Page 39: Playing A Music
Playing a Music Playing a music file 1. Pressing the ◄ or ► button to select a music file to be played, 7/14 00:01:15 00:05:41 2. Press the (Play)/ENTER button. ∂ I Love You This menu only shows files with the MP3 file extension. Files with other file extensions are not displayed, even if they are saved on the same USB device. -
Page 40: Using And Sorting The Movie List
Using and Sorting the Movie List You can sort movies in the Movie List by a particular standard. 1. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select a sorting standard in the Movie list. Movie movie_1.jpg The movie files are sorted according to the newly selected sorting Date : Jan.01.2008 Folder... -
Page 41: Playing A Movie File
Playing a Movie File Playing a movie fi le 00:00:48 00:23:05 1. Pressing the ◄ or ► button to select a movie to be played, ABC.avi 2. Press the (Play)/ENTER button. ∂ The selected fi le is played. The selected fi le is displayed at the top with its playing time. The playing duration of a movie fi le may be displayed as ‘00:00:00’... -
Page 42: Deleting The Photo/Music/Movie File
Playing the selected movie files 1. Press the ◄ or ► button to select the desired movie file in the movie list. 2. Press the yellow button. Repeat the above operation to select multiple movie files. The cmark appears to the left of the selected movie file. 3. Press the ∂... -
Page 43: Picture/Music Settings Using Wiselink Pro
Picture/Music Settings Using WISELINK Pro While a slideshow, music or movie is being played, you can set the picture and sound. Picture Setting 1. Press the TOOLS button while a slideshow, music or movie is being played. Picture Setting 2. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Picture Setting”. Picture Mode ◄... -
Page 44: Wiselink Pro-Dlna
WISELINK Pro-DLNA Setting the DLNA Network DLNA allows you to watch videos and pictures saved on your PC on your TV through a network connection in Wiselink Pro mode. This removes the need to copy them to a USB storage device and then connect the device to your TV. To use DLNA, the TV must be connected to the network and the DLNA application must be installed on your PC. - Page 45 Install the application 1. Run the Setup.exe file on the Programme CD supplied with the product. Alternatively, you can download the file from www.samsung.com. 2. Install the SAMSUNG PC Share Manager as shown in the figures below. ► ► ►...
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Page 46: Using The Dlna Application
Using the DLNA Application The Programme Screen Layout 1. Menus: The following application menus are provided : “File”, “Share”, “Server”, and “Help”. 2. Click to share the selected PC server folder. 3. Click to cancel sharing. 4. Click to refresh the PC folder and files. 5. Click to synchronize the share status. - Page 47 Share ❑ Sharing a Folder You can share a folder from your PC to the TV. The maximum number of folders that can be shared is 32. Your PC will operate as a server to the TV. Method : Select a folder in “My Computer”, select the “Share” menu and then select the “Share Folder” sub-menu. Method 2: Select a folder in “My Computer”, right-click over the selected folder and then select “Share Folder”...
- Page 48 Setting the Access Permission To enable the TV to find your PC, the TV must be set to “Set Device Policy” in the Access Permission Settings window. In addition, the PC server and the TV must be on the same subnet. Method: Select the “Share”...
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Page 49: Using The Dlna Function
Using the DLNA Function Using the DLNA Menu DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) enables content saved on a DLNA server WISELINK DLNA : Server (usually your PC) connected to your TV or over a network to be played. Wiselink Pro enables playing content saved on a USB memory device connected PHOTO to the TV, while DLNA enables playing content saved on a DLNA server (your PC) connected to your TV or over the network. -
Page 50: Content Library
Information in the Content Library is provided “as is.” Although the information provided to you in the Content Library is obtained or complied from sources we believe to be reliable, Samsung cannot and does not guarantee the accuracy, validity, timeliness or completeness of any information or data made available to you for any particular purpose. -
Page 51: Using The Content Library
This is beneficial health management content that provides stretching and massage exercises that can be enjoyed by the whole family. The “Basic Stretches” contents for the Samsung TV are based on the book Stretching by Suzanne Martin which is published by DK and the “Massage” contents are based on the books published by Anness Publishing. -
Page 52: Using Additional Content Using External Usb Memory Storage
TV Memory Show UDN R Return New content other than the built-in contents will be provided via the Samsung. com website with or without charge. Downloading Content 1. Visit the www.samsung.com website and open the Content Library page. -
Page 53: About 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 54: Setting Up Anynet
Setting Up Anynet + Anynet + (HDMI-CEC) ❑ “Tools → Anynet+(HDMI-CEC)” performs the same function. WISELINK Pro Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) ► Setup Content Library Anynet + (HDMI-CEC) → Off / On: To use the Anynet+ Function, Anynet + • Product Guide (HDMI-CEC) must be set to On. -
Page 55: Recording
The Anynet+ functions do not operate with other manufacturers’ products. The π, µ operations may differ depending on the device. Recording You can make a recording of a TV programme using a Samsung recorder. 1. Press the TOOLS button. Press the ENTER E button to select “Anynet+ View TV (HDMI-CEC)”. -
Page 56: Listening Through A Receiver (Home Theater)
Listening through a Receiver (Home theater) You can listen to sound through a receiver instead of the TV speaker. 1. Press the TOOLS button. Press the ENTER E button to select “Anynet+ View TV (HDMI-CEC)”. Device List 2. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Receiver”. Press the ◄ or ► button to select Recording DVDR DVDR Operation... -
Page 57: Recommendations For Use
Recommendations for Use Teletext Feature Most television stations provide written information services via Teletext. The index page of the teletext service gives you information on how to use the service. In addition, you can select various options to suit your requirements by using the remote control buttons. -
Page 58: Setting Up Your Remote Control
The teletext pages are organized according to six categories: Part Contents Selected page number. Broadcasting channel identity. Current page number or search indications. Date and time. Text. Status information. FASTEXT information. Teletext information is often divided between several pages displayed in sequence, which can be accessed by: Entering the page number Selecting a title in a list... -
Page 59: Remote Control Codes
VCR COMBO 007 008 009 010 011 VCR Record STB DVD COMBO DHR COMBO DVD Receiver AV Receiver SAMSUNG SET-TOP BOX Product Code Ground wave STB 000 001 002 008 0 CABLE STB 000 004 008 009 010 011 012 0 014 075 076... - Page 60 090 098 ECHOSTAR 025 069 070 071 117 118 EXPRESSVU SAMSUNG 000 001 002 003 004 008 009 010 011 012 013 014 075 080 078 079 081 082 076 077 GENERAL INSTRUMENT 046 047 048 063 064 SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA...
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Page 61: Auto Wall-Mount Adjustment (Sold Separately) (Depending On The Model)
Auto Wall-Mount Adjustment (Sold separately) (depending on the model) Once the auto wall mount is installed, your TV’s position can be easily adjusted. Auto Wall-Mount TV Rear Panel SERVICE Cable (Not supplied) Entering the menu 1. Press the ▲, ▼, ◄ or ► button on your remote control. Preference Digital Text : Enable... -
Page 62: Using The Anti-Theft Kensington Lock (Depending On The Model)
Using the Anti-Theft Kensington Lock (depending on the model) 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 illustration depending on the manufacturer. Refer to the manual provided with the Kensington Cable Lock for proper use. -
Page 63: Troubleshooting: Before Contacting Service Personnel
Troubleshooting: Before Contacting Service Personnel No sound or picture • Check that the mains lead has been connected to a wall socket. • Check that you have pressed the button on your set. • Check the picture contrast and brightness settings. •... -
Page 64: Specifications
Specifications Model Name LE40A856, LE40A859 LE46A856, LE46A859 LE52A856, LE52A859 Screen Size (Diagonal) 40 inches 46 inches 52 inches PC Resolution (Optimum) 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz Sound...