Samsung LA32R81BD Owner's Instructions Manual

Samsung LA32R81BD Owner's Instructions Manual

Samsung la32r81bd: user guide
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Owner's Instructions
Before operating the unit,
please read this manual thoroughly,
and retain it for future reference.
ON-SCREEN MENUS
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Register your product at www.samsung.com/global/register
Record your Model and Serial number here for future reference.
▪ Model _______________ ▪ Serial No. _______________
LCD TV
LA32R81BD
LA40R81BD
LA40M81BD
LA46M81BD
LA52M81BD

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  • Page 1 LCD TV LA32R81BD LA40R81BD Contact SAMSUNG WORLD-WIDE LA40M81BD If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care centre. LA46M81BD Country Customer Care Centre Web Site LA52M81BD AUSTRALIA 1300 362 603 www.samsung.com/au CHINA 800-810-5858 , 010- 6475 1880 www.samsung.com.cn...
  • 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

    Selecting the Melody ........29 Plug & Play .............10 Setting the Home Theatre PC ......30 Setting the Light Effect Setting the ChannelS (LA32R81BD,LA40R81BD) ......30 Storing Channels Automatically ......11 Using the Energy Saving Feature ....31 Storing Channels Manually ......12 HDMI Black Level ...........31 Setting the Channel Manager ......13...
  • Page 4 uSing the teletext Feature reCommendationS For uSe Selecting the Source ........45 Using the Anti-Theft Kensington Lock .....61 Editing the Input Source Names .....45 Troubleshooting: Teletext Decoder ..........46 Before Contacting Service Personnel .....61 Displaying the Teletext Information ....46 Technical and Environmental Specifications ..62 Selecting a Specific Teletext Page ....47 Using Fastext to Select a Teletext Page ..47 Setting Up Your Remote Control .....48...
  • Page 5: 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 6: Viewing The Control Panel

    Viewing the Control Panel LA32R81BD, LA40R81BD Front Panel buttons POWER Touch the right side of each button to operate. LA40M81BD, LA46M81BD, LA52M81BD The product colour and shape may vary depending on the model. 1 SourCe Toggles between all the available input Press to change channels.
  • Page 7: 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 8 3 Connecting hdmi in , hdmi in , hdmi in  - 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 9: Kensington Lock

    0 Connecting Component devices (dVd) - Connect component video cables (optional) to component connector ("P ", "P ", "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 DVD, you should connect the Set-Top Box to the DVD and connect the DVD to component connector ("P ", "P ", "Y") on your set.
  • Page 10: Viewing The Remote Control

    Viewing the remote Control 1 Selects a target device to be b P : Next channel controlled by the Samsung P : Previous channel remote control (TV, DVD, c Exit the OSD STB, CABLE, VCR) (Refer to page 50-52) d Control the cursor in the...
  • Page 11: 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 12: 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 Then press the enter/oK button.
  • Page 13: 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 14: 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 15: Setting The Channel Manager

    Setting the Channel manager Set the channels according to your preference. Channel list You can easily delete, add, or lock the channel you want. P  C . Press the menu button to display the menu.  / 0 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Channel", then press the Prog.
  • Page 16: Sorting The Stored Channels

    Sorting the Stored Channels You can exchange the numbers of two channels, in order to: Channel auto Store   modify the numeric order in which the channels have manual Store  Channel manager  been automatically stored. Sort   give easily remembered numbers to the channels name ...
  • Page 17: Fine Tuning Channel Reception

    Fine tuning Channel reception use fine tuning to manually adjust a particular channel for Channel optimal reception. auto Store  manual Store  . Use the number buttons to directly select the channel that Channel manager  you want to fine tune. Sort ...
  • Page 18: Changing The Picture Standard

    Changing the Picture Standard You can select the type of picture which best corresponds to Picture your viewing requirements. mode : dynamic  Contrast . Press the menu button to display the menu. brightness Press the enter/oK button to select "Picture". Sharpness Colour .
  • Page 19: Changing The Colour Tone

    Changing the Colour tone Picture You can select the most comfortable colour tone to your mode : dynamic eyes.  Contrast brightness . To select the desired picture effect, follow the Sharpness "Changing the Picture Standard" instructions number 1 to 3. Colour on page 16 tint...
  • Page 20: 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 Sharpness Press the enter/oK button, to select "Picture". Colour tint Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Detailed Settings, then Colour tone : Cool ...
  • Page 21: Activating Backlight

    activating backlight You can adjust the screen brightness by adjusting the LCD Picture mode : dynamic  backlight brightness. (0~10) Contrast brightness Press the menu button to display the menu. Sharpness Press the enter/oK button, to select "Picture". Colour tint .
  • Page 22: 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 23: 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 : : on page 16.
  • Page 24: Pip Settings

    . 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. . 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 25: 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 26: 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 27: 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 28: 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 29: 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 30: Switching The Television On And Off Automatically

    Switching the television on and off automatically You can set the on/off timers so that the set will: Setup Switch on automatically and turn to the channel of Plug & Play  language : english  your choice at the time you select. time ...
  • Page 31: Using Game Mode

    using game mode When connecting to a game console such as PlayStation Setup or xbox , you can enjoy a more realistic gaming experience Plug & Play  by selecting game menu. language : english  time  game mode : off ...
  • Page 32: Setting The Home Theatre Pc

    Setting the home theatre PC Setup You can view higher quality pictures by configuring the Plug & Play  screen settings in PC mode. language : english  time if you set the home theatre PC function to on, you can ...
  • Page 33: 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 energy Saving : off dazzling of your eyes as well as the power consumption.
  • Page 34: Previewing The Dtv Menu System

    Previewing the dtV menu System  The company does not guarantee the normal mode : Custom  guide equalizer  operation of the DTV menu for countries other now & next guide SrS tSxt : off  Full guide than the 8 supported countries auto Volume : off ...
  • Page 35: Updating The Channel List Automatically

    updating the Channel list automatically You can update the channel list when the broadcaster mode : Custom  auto Store equalizer  adds new Services or if you move the tV to a new SrS tSxt : off  location. auto Volume : off ...
  • Page 36: Editing Your Favourite Channels

    editing Your Favourite Channels You can edit your favourite channels using the four colour edit Favourite Channels buttons. (no Channels) . Press the d.menu button to display the DTV menu. . Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Channel", then press the enter/oK button.
  • Page 37 move edit Favourite Channels . Press the d.menu button to display the DTV menu. bbC tWo ★ . Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Channel", then press the bbC three ★ enter/oK button. abc ★ . Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Edit Favourite Channels", then press the enter/oK button.
  • Page 38: Selecting Channel List

    Selecting Channel list You can exclude the channels you have chosen from the Channel list channels you have scanned.When you scan through the all Channels-all test Card m' v.0 stored channels, those you have chosen to skip are not  test Card m'  bid-up.tv 0 television x  Vida00b...
  • Page 39: Viewing The Epg

    Viewing the ePg (electronic Programme guide) information the ePg (electronic Programme guide) information is now & next guide 13:28 Wed 16 Feb provided by the broadcasters. Programme entries may 27 Discovery Extreme Machines: Armoured Cars 18:00~22:00 appear blank or out of date as a result of the information all Channels inFo broadcast on a given channel.
  • Page 40: Using The Scheduled List

    using the Scheduled list if you make a scheduled viewing list of programs you may Scheduled list like to see, the channel will be automatically switched to the (no programmes) scheduled program at the scheduled time even if you are watching another program.
  • Page 41: Iewing All Channels And Favourite Channels

    Viewing all Channels and Favourite Channels 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/oK button again, to select "Guide". now & next guide 13:28 Wed 16 Feb 27 Discovery .
  • Page 42: Adjusting The Menu Translucency

    adjusting the menu translucency You can set the translucency of the menu. Setup time Zone . Press the d.menu button to display the DTV menu. menu transparency : medium high medium . Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Setup", then press Parental lock Subtitle : on...
  • Page 43: Setting The Subtitle

    Viewing Product information You can view your product information. For service or Product information repair, please contact a Samsung approved dealer. Software Version: t_bdxdau0_00 . Press the d.menu button to display the DTV menu. . Press the ▲ or ▼...
  • Page 44: Checking The Signal Information

    Checking the Signal information You can get information about the signal status. Signal information . Press the d.menu button to display the DTV menu. Service: ? Service id:0000 . Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Setup", then press the multiplex: ? (tSid 0000, onid 0000) enter/oK button.
  • Page 45 . Press the d.menu button to display the DTV menu. mode : Custom  Software information equalizer  . Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Setup", then press the SrS tSxt : off  auto Volume : off ...
  • Page 46: Resetting

    resetting You can reset the values stored to the factory default reset values. enter Pin The Reset operation deletes all channel information and user preferences returning all values to their default factory state. . Press the d.menu button to display the DTV menu. .
  • Page 47: Selecting The Source

    Selecting the Source You can select among external sources connected to your mode : Custom  input tV’s input jacks. equalizer  Source list : tV  SrS tSxt : off  edit name  . Press the menu button to display the menu. auto Volume : off ...
  • Page 48: 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 49: 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 50: 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 51 Setting up the remote to operate Your dVd . Turn off your DVD. . Press the dVd button on your TV’s remote control. . 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 51~52 of this manual for your brand of DVD.
  • Page 52: 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 53: Cable Box

    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 54 032 063 SHARP YAMAKAWA 040 073 SANSUI XWAVE SANYO 062 090 ZENITH 076 121 SHINSONIC SamSung Set-toP box Product Code Product Code Ground wave STB 001 002 Satellite STB HDD COMBO Premium Satellite STB CABLE STB HDD COMBO Standard CABLE STB...
  • Page 55: 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 56 la0mbd, lambd, lambd d-Sub input horizontal Vertical Pixel Clock Sync Polarity mode resolution 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 28.322...
  • Page 57: 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  auto adjustment  if the noise is not removed by Fine-tuning alone, then adjust image reset ...
  • Page 58: Wall-Mount Adjustment (La40R81Bd, La40M81Bd, La46M81Bd, La52M81Bd) (Sold Separately)

    Wall-mount adjustment (la0rbd, la0mbd, lambd, lambd) (Sold separately) once the wall mount is installed, the position of your tV can Setup be easily adjustable. Plug & Play  language : english  . Press the menu button to display the menu. time ...
  • Page 59: 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 60: Setting Up Anynet

    Setting up anynet + the following settings are to use anynet+ functions. air  View tV using the anynet+ Function Select device  . Press the anynet+ button. record  Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Setup, then press the menu on device ...
  • Page 61: 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 62: 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. air  Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select receiver, then press the View tV enter/oK button. Select device ...
  • Page 63: 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 dif- fer from the illustration depending on the manufacturer. Please refer to the manual provided with the Kensington lock for proper use.
  • Page 64: Technical And Environmental Specifications

    Technical and Environmental Specifications model name larbd la0rbd Screen Size (diagonal) 32 inch 40 inch Power Consumption 150 W 190 W PC resolution 1360 x 768 @ 60 Hz 1360 x 768 @ 60 Hz Sound Output 10 W X 2 10 W X 2 dimension (Wxdxh) Body...
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