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Owner's Instructions
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- Page 1 LCD TV LA32R8 LA37R8 Contact SAMSUNG WORLD-WIDE LA40R8 If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care centre. LA40M8 Country Customer Care Centre Web Site LA46M8 AUSTRALIA 1300 362 603 www.samsung.com/au LA52M8...
- 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Setting the Home Theatre PC ......28 SEtting thE ChannElS Setting the Light Effect (LA32R8, LA37R8, Storing Channels Automatically ....... 10 LA40R8, LA40N8, LA46N8, LA52N8) ....29 Storing Channels Manually .......11 Using the Energy Saving Feature ....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
Front Panel buttons Touch the right side of each button to operate. (LA40M8, LA46M8, LA52M8) (LA40N8, LA46N8, LA52N8) 1 2 3 4 5 The product colour and shape may vary depending on the model. 1 SourCE Toggles between all the available input Press to change channels. -
Page 6: Viewing The Connection Panel
Viewing the Connection Panel Power Input 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.
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Page 9: Viewing The Remote Control
Viewing the remote Control 1 Selects a target device to be a P : Next channel controlled by the Samsung P : Previous channel remote control (TV, DVD, b Exit the OSD STB, CABLE, VCR) (Refer to page 36~38) c Control the cursor in the... -
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 Plug & Play proceed automatically and subsequently. the following settings are available. Start Plug & Play. . Press the PoWEr button on the remote control. The message "Start Plug & Play" is displayed with "OK" selected. Enter Exit . -
Page 12: Storing Channels Automatically
if you want to reset this feature... Setup Plug & Play . Press the mEnu button to display the menu. language : English Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Setup", then press the time game mode : off ... -
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. Channel list You can easily delete, add, or lock the channel you want. P C3 . Press the mEnu button to display the menu. / 0 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Channel", then press the Prog. -
Page 15: Sorting The Stored Channels
Sorting the Stored Channels You can exchange the numbers of two channels, in order to: Channel area asia/W.Europe modify the numeric order in which the channels have auto Store manual Store been automatically stored. Channel manager give easily remembered numbers to the channels Sort ... -
Page 16: Fine Tuning Channel Reception
Fine tuning Channel reception use fine tuning to manually adjust a particular channel for Channel optimal reception. area asia/W.Europe auto Store . Use the number buttons to directly select the channel that manual Store you want to fine tune. Channel manager ... -
Page 17: Adjusting The Custom Picture
adjusting the Custom Picture Your set has several settings which allow you to control Picture picture quality. mode : dynamic Contrast . To select the desired picture effect, follow the brightness Sharpness "Changing the Picture Standard" instructions number 1 to 3. Colour . -
Page 18: Configuring Detailed Settings On The Picture
Configuring Detailed Settings on the Picture Picture You can set detailed picture settings. mode : movie Press the mEnu button to display the menu. Contrast brightness Press the EntEr/oK button, to select "Picture". Sharpness Colour tint Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Detailed Settings, then Colour tone : Cool ... -
Page 19: Activating Backlight
Just Scan (hdmi only): Displays the input scenes as they are without any cutoff when 720p,1080i,1080p(LA40M8, LA46M8, LA52M8, LA40N8, LA46N8, LA52N8) signals are input. In PC Mode, only "16:9" and "4:3" mode can be adjusted. You can select these options by simply pressing the P.SiZE... -
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 Picture activate the digital noise reduction feature to help reduce rmore... -
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. Picture . To select the desired picture effect, follow the "Changing the Picture Standard" instructions number 1 to 3 rmore Size : 6 : 9 (on page 14.) digital nr : auto... - Page 22 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 ▲...
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Page 23: Changing The Sound Standard
Changing the Sound Standard You can select the type of the special sound effect to be used Sound when watching a given broadcast. mode : Standard Equalizer . Press the mEnu button to display the menu. SrS tS xt : off ... -
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 Sound the problem of playing . multichannel content over two mode : Standard speakers. truSurround delivers a compelling,virtual surround Equalizer SrS tS xt : off ... -
Page 25: Selecting The Internal Mute
Selecting the internal mute if you want to hear the sound through separate speakers, Sound cancel the internal amplifier. mode : Standard Equalizer . Press the mEnu button to display the menu. SrS tS xt : off Press the ▲... -
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. Sound Selecting the reset function after setting the equalizer resets mode : Custom the equalizer setting to the factory defaults. Equalizer ... -
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 Setup displayed when you press the inFo button. You must also Plug & Play language : English set the time if you wish to use the automatic on/off timers. time ... -
Page 28: Switching The Television On And Off Automatically
Switching the television on and off automatically Setup Press the mEnu button to display the menu. Plug & Play Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Setup", then press the language : English EntEr/oK button. time game mode : off ... -
Page 29: Choosing Your Language
Choosing Your language Setup When you start using your set for the first time, you must Plug & Play select the language which will be used for displaying menus language : English time and indications. game mode : off ... -
Page 30: Setting The Blue Screen Mode / Selecting The Melody
Setting the blue Screen mode / Selecting the melody blue Screen: Setup if no signal is being received or the signal is very weak, a Plug & Play blue screen automatically replaces the noisy picture language : English time ... -
Page 31: Setting The Light Effect
• Watching mode on: Turns the LED on while watching TV. smore • on: The LED ON condition if the unit in ON or OFF. move Enter return . Press the Exit button to exit. [ LA32R8 , LA37R8, LA40R8 ] [ LA40N8, LA46N8, LA52N8 ] English - 9... -
Page 32: Using The Energy Saving Feature
using the Energy Saving Feature this function adjusts the brightness of the tV so as to reduce Setup power consumption. When you watching tV at night, set the rmore "Energy Saving " mode option to "high" so as to reduce the Wall-mount ajustment ... -
Page 33: Selecting The Source
Selecting the Source You can select among external sources connected to your mode : Custom input Equalizer tV’s input jacks. Source list : tV SrS tSxt : off Edit name auto Volume : off . -
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.
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Page 38: Remote Control Codes
Control Codes brand Code brand Code SAMSUNG 000 001 002 003 004 005 077 078 079 MONTGOMERY WARD ADMIRAL 002 025 AIWA MULTITECH 002 005 025 038 AKAI 004 027 032 007 008 018 026 037 062 064 AUDIO DYNAMICS... - Page 39 VIEWSTAR 019 021 023 028 PIONEER 004 018 020 044 WAMER AMEX 014 022 040 ZENITH 017 029 035 037 045 REGAL SamSung dVd Product Code Product Code 000 001 002 Home Theater VCR COMBO 014 015 016 DVDR 003 004...
- Page 40 SHARP YAMAKAWA 040 073 SANSUI XWAVE SANYO 062 090 ZENITH 076 121 SHINSONIC SamSung SEt-toP box Product Code Ground wave STB 000 001 002 008 03 CABLE STB 000 004 008 03 Satellite STB 000 003 008 03 SEt-toP box...
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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, la0n8, la6n8, lan8) d-Sub input mode resolution horizontal Vertical Pixel Clock Sync Polarity Frequency (khz) Frequency (hz) Frequency (mhz) (h/V) 640 X 350 31.469 70.086 25.175 + / - 640 x 480 31.469 59.940 25.175 - / - 720 x 400 31.469 70.087...
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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 image lock reduce picture noise. Position if the noise is not removed by Fine-tuning alone, then adjust auto adjustment ... -
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. air 8 using the anynet+ Function View tV . Press the anynet+ button. Select device Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Setup, then press the record ... -
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 description View tV Switches from Anynet+ to TV broadcast mode. Select device Your TV connects to the corresponding device. record Starts a recording. -
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 air 8 EntEr/oK button. View tV Select device ... -
Page 48: Wall-Mount Adjustment (La40R8, La40M8, La46M8, La52M8, La40N8, La46N8, La52N8) (Sold Separately)
Wall-mount adjustment (la0r8, la0m8, la6m8, lam8, la0n8, la6n8, lan8)(Sold separately) once the wall mount is installed, the position of your tV can be easily adjustable. tV rear Panel auto Wall-mount Serial Cable(P to P)(not supplied) Entering the menu mode : Custom ... -
Page 49: Using The Anti-Theft Kensington Lock
The TFT LCD panel uses a panel consisting of sub pixels (3,147,264 (LA32R8, LA37R8, LA40R8), 6,220,800 (LA40M8, LA46M8, LA52M8, LA40N8, LA46N8, LA52N8) which require sophisticated technol- ogy to produce. However, there may be few bright or dark pixels on the screen. These pixels will have no impact on the performance of the product. -
Page 50: Technical And Environmental Specifications
Storage Humidity Stand Swivel (left / right) LA32R8 / LA37R8 / LA40R8 LA40M8 / LA46M8 / LA52M8 LA40N8 / LA46N8 / LA52N8 -20˚ ~ 20˚ -20˚ ~ 20˚ -20˚ ~ 20˚ Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice. - Page 51 This page is intentionally left blank.