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Samsung LN-R408D Owner's Instructions Manual

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  • Page 2 Precautions When Displaying a Still I age A still image may cause permanent damage to the TV screen. ° Digital Read, TV: When ,ou Although digital broadcasting must be in the select tr_e regular screen (4:3) wide screen (16:9) HD format, broadcasters moae to wa[crl an SU=graae sometimes show programs made originally digital broadcast...
  • Page 3 digita! TV: When the TV receives SD-grade (regular) broadcasting Note: tf the borders at the left, right and the center of the screen remain fixed for an extended pedod of Ume,the amount of light transmission will also remain varied and as a result the borders may leave traces.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS 1: GeneraU Information Chapter List of Features ........List of Parts .......... Familiarizing Yourself with Your New TV ....Buttons on the Lowe>Right Part of the Panel ....Refit Panel Jacks ........Remo/e Contro! ........h_a!lin_, BaNeries in the Remo/e Control ..... If the rcmme comrol doesn't work ......
  • Page 5 CONTENTS Chapter Picture ControU Using Automatic Picture Settings ......Adjusting the Color Tone ........ DNIe (Digital Natural Image engine) ....... Changing the Screen Size ........ Freezing the Picture ........Viewing Picture-in-Picture ....... Activating Picture-in-Picture ......Selecting a Signal Source (External A/V) tbr PIP ..Swapping the Contents of the PIP and Main image ..
  • Page 6 CONTENTS Chapter 8: Time Setting Setting the Clock ........Option 1:Setting the Clock Manually ....Option 2:Setting the Clock Automatica!ly ....Setting the Sleep Timer ......Setting the On/Off*Timer ......Chapter Function Description Selecting a Menu Language ......Selecting the Film Mode ......... Digital Noise Reduction .........

  • Page 7: 1: Generau Information

    - SRS TruSurround XT provides a virtual Dolby surround system. ®Convenience - The TV utilizes the HDMI system to implement perfect digital sound and picture quality. - The Anynet system enables you to easily control Samsung audio-video (AV) devices from this TV. List Parts Please make sure the following items are included with your LCD TV.

  • Page 8: Familiarizing Yourself With Your New Tv

    EP.AL INFOP.MATION Familiarizing Yourself with Your Buttons Lower-Right Part of the Panel The buttons on the lower-righi pane! contro! 2€our WV's basic fi2atures, including on-screen menu, q[k)use the more advanced features, you m_lst use the remote control, i_.,_ ;211,2:_ SOURCE _ (I) { POWE Press to turn the TV on and off.

  • Page 9: Refit Panel Jacks

    EP.AL INFORMATION Rear Panel Jacks Use the rear pane! jacks to connect an A/V component that will be connected continuously, such as a VCR or a DVD player. For2, more information on connecting equipmem, see pages 7-17. OPTICAL DiGiTAL AUDIO Connect to the video and audio output jack on your PC.

  • Page 10: Remo/E Contro

    23 feet lYom the TV. When using the remote, always point it directly at the TV. You can also use your remote control to operate your VCR, Cable box, DVD player, or Samsung Set-q[bp box. POWER_ Turns the TV on and off. (See page 18) ANTENNA Press to select "AIR"...
  • Page 11 The left-hand side of the screen shows the original image. (See page 37) SelectsTruSurroundXT mode.(See page 51) Adjusts 5 separate devices - TV, VCR, CABLE, DVD, or Samsung Set4op box. (See pages 28-30) INFO Use to see information on the current broadcast. (See page 19) EXmT...

  • Page 12: H_A!Lin_, Baneries In The Remo/E Control

    EP.AL INFORMATION Installing Batteries in the Remote Control SJidethe Cover out 4 Make sure to match the '+" and '--" ends of the batteries with the diagram inside tbe compartment. 4 Remove the batteries and store them in a cool. dry place if you won't be using the remote control for a long time.

  • Page 13: Connecting Vhf And Uhf Antennas

    CONNECTIONS Connecting Antennas It your antenna has a set of leads that lool< like this, see "Antennas with 300-ohm Flat Twin Leads" below. It your antenna lms one lead that looks like this, see "Antennas with 75-ohm Ronnd Leads" on page 8. II yon have two antennas, see "Separate VHF and UHF Antennas"...

  • Page 14: Antennas With 75-Ohm R_Mnd Leads

    CONNECTIONS Plug the antenna lead into the ANT2 (AIR) terminal on the bottom of_h e back I: Separate Antennas if :r'ou have two separate antennas for your TV (one VHF and one UHF), you nmst combine the two antenna signals before connecting the antennas to the TV.

  • Page 15: Connecting To A Cable Box That Descrambles Al! Channels

    CONNECTIONS Connecting a Cable that Descrambmes Channels 4 This terminal might be labeled I !7 _'ANT OUT", 'WHF OUT" or simply, "OUT". Find the cabJe that is connected to the ANT OUT terminal of this cable to the ANT I IN(CABLE) terminal on the back Connecting to a Cabme...
  • Page 16 CONNECTIONS Connect an RF :;able between me ANT OUT terminal ncom ¸ /g on tee ca_:,e box caole aria me B-iN Splitter RF (A/B) _:erminal on the Switch Cable Box AIB sw_tcn Connect another cable De[wee }me _ther OUT terminal ncoml_ :)n me SDl_tter ana IDle...

  • Page 17: Connecting To A Cable Box Ibat Des

    CONNECTIONS Connecting a VCR These instructions assume that you have already connected your TV to an antenna or a cable TV system (according to the instructions (m pages 7-10). Skip step 1 if you have not yet conr_ected to an amelma or a cable system.

  • Page 18: Cablecard And Digita! Cable Ready Tvs

    CONNECTIONS TV Rear Panel Rear Panel Connect an audio cab]e between the AUDIO OUT lacks on the VCR and the AV IN [R-AUDIO4_] jacks on the TV• _[fyou have a "mono" (non-stereo) VCR, use the Y-connector (not supplied) to hook up to the right and leit audio input .iacks of the TV.

  • Page 19: Connecting An S-Vhs Vcr

    CONNECTIONS Connecting S=VHS Your Samsung TV can be connected to an S-Video signa! fl_oman S-VHS VCR. (This connection delivers a better picture as compared to a standard VCR.) TV Rear Panel De,in, 1"C low Rear Pane s[eos 1-2. m the...

  • Page 20: Connecting A Dvd/Set-Mp Box Via Dvi

    CONNECTIONS Connecting a DVD/Set-top This car_ be applied only if there is a DVI Output connector on the external device. Player Rear Panel Connect a DVI to HDMI TV Rear Panel sable or DVFHDMI Adapter beg _een me HDMIIDV! cot _ector on me TV and the DVl ;onnector on the 7)/D...

  • Page 21: Connecting A Dvd Player

    CONNECTIONS Connecting a E)VE) Player The rear pane] jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a DVD player to your TV. Player Rear Panel TV Rear Paila Connect an audio sane between the COMPONENT IN 1 R-AUDIO-L) jacks the TV and me AUDIO OUTjacks on me DVD player...

  • Page 22: Cormecting An Amplifier/Dvd Home Theater

    CONNECTIONS Connecting Home Theater Amplifier/DVD TV Rear Panel cable between the AUDIO OUT [R-AUDIO-L ] on the TV and AUDIO !N [R-AUDIO-L] on the Amp!ifier/DVD Home Audio Cable (Option) Connecting a PC TV Rear Panel Connect the D-Sub cae_e to 'PC (PC iN)' on the rear o[ your set.

  • Page 23: Connecting Cablecard

    CONNECTIONS Connecting CableCARD You must obtain a CableCARD from a loca! cable service provider. TV Rear Panel 3able CARD RF Gabl_ insert the CableCARD rata the "CableCARD s_o_and me message "CableCARD hserted" displayed on the screen. II the channel informafior aces not exist, me message Updating Channel List"...

  • Page 24: Turning The Tv On And Off

    OPERATION Turning Press the POWER(b button on the remote. You can also use the POWER© button on the front of the panel. Changing Channels Using Channel Buttons When you press the CHA / V buttons, the TV changes channels in seqlience. You wi[[ see a[[ the channels that the TV has memorized.

  • Page 25: Viewingt The Display

    OPERATION Viewing Display The display identifies the current channel and the status of certain audk>video settings, 1 The on-screen displays disapFcar a_ker about ten seconds. 1 Press the INFO button once more or wait approximately 10 seconds The TV will display the and it disappears automatically.

  • Page 26: Plug & Play Feature

    OPERATION PMug & Play Feature When the TV is initially powered om two basic customer settings proceed automatically and subsequently: Setting Auto program, Clock. Press the POWER© button on me remote control The n- sssage "Menu language. ChanneB and Time w_ll be seL _sdisplayed.
  • Page 27 O P E P.A T I O N • STD, HRCand [RC Press the UP/DOWN Av identit}' various types of buttons to se/ect"DigRal cane TV systems. Channef'. then press me Contact your lecal cable ENTER f_ button. company to identify the type of cable system that Press the UP/DOWN Av buttons Eoselect "STD".
  • Page 28 OPERATION Press me ENTERr_ button, Press :he UPtDOWN ,_,v buttons to select "Yes or "NO".men the ENTER r*J button. "Select ourhme zone m which you/ire" menu _sautomatically u_seJayeo. Press :he UPtDOWN .a.v buttons to hJghhght the ume zone for your iocaJ area _anu [o move the hJgNight to the aDeroeriate brae zone on me maE ot the...

  • Page 29: E' You Want To Rc_Ct This Feature

    OPEP. ATION mfyou want to reset this feature... Press the MENU _ bu[[on, Press the UP;DOWN A'v" bu[tons to select "Setuu men press the ENTER DU[[OrL Press :he UP/DOWN ,6,v butters I:0 select "Plug & Pla_ Press the ENTER_ DmrorL For &...

  • Page 30: Memorizing The Channels

    OPERATION Memorizing Channels Your TV can memorize and store all of the available channels for both 'off-air" (antenna) and cable channels. After the available channels are memorized, use the CH ^ and CH v buttons to scan through the channels. This eliminates the need to change channels by entering the channe! digits.

  • Page 31: Storing Cbam_Els In Memo U (Automatic Med'tod)

    OPERATION Storing Channems in Memory (Automatic Method) Press :he MENU [] button. Press :he UP/DOWN Av Du[[ons [o selec[ "Channel men press the ENTER_ button, Press :he UP/DOWN Av buttons [o select 'Auto Program", then press the ENTER r_h,button. I _ Air : "Air" amemm signaL.
  • Page 32 OPERATION After all the available cnanne_s are s[ore_ "Auto Program" menu reappears. Press the EXBT button to exit. Englis]>26...

  • Page 33: Adding And Erasing Channels (Mamml Method)

    OPEP. ATION Adding Erasing Channems (IVlanua! Method) Press the MENU _ button. Press the UP/DOWN ,_,v buttons _o select "Channel' men press the ENTER:÷ Press :ne UP/DOWN ,di, v buttons to selec[ Add/Delete" men Dress the ENTER _ button RepeatedJy pJessmg tr_e ENTER C_ buttc q wH! aEernate be[ween...

  • Page 34: Setting Up Your Rm'note Comrol

    OPERATION Setting Your Control Remote After it has been set up properly, your remote control can operate in five dif'[ierent modes: TV, VCR, CABLE, DVD, or SamsLmg Set-top box. Pressing the corresponding button on the remote control allows you to switch between these modes,...
  • Page 35 OPEP, AT[ON Settm_ Up the Remote to Operate Your Cable Box 1 Turn oil your cable box. Press the MODE button and make sure that the CATV appear on the LCD screen. 3 Press the SET button on your TV's remote control. 4 Using the mm3ber buttons on your remote control, enter three digits o[the ctble box code listed on page 31 of this .q'mnual lbr your N'and of cable box, Make sure you enter three digits...
  • Page 36 OPERATION Setting Up the Remote to Operate Your DVD 1 Turn off your DVD, Press the MODE button and make sure that the DVD appems on the LCD screen. 3 Press the SET button on your TV's remote co_trol. Using on yo0r _LllllbeI"...

  • Page 37: Remme Contro! Codes

    Philco 021 036 056 Phifips 021 036 Pioneer 019 026 036 017 019 002 021 035 041 043 057 068 Samsung Sanyo 018 024 Sears 018 019 006 024 028 029 041 048 051 Sharp 020 034 045 015 Sony...

  • Page 38: {1/Selec/The Source

    OPERATION Select Source Use to select TV or another externa! input source connected to the TV, Use to select the input source of your choice. Press the NENU _ button [o d_sp_ay t he on-screen menu. Press me ENTKR_ j button [O selec[ Ineut' 4 _ When you connect...
  • Page 39 OPERATION Edit Input Source Name Name the device connected to the input jacks to make your input som:ce selection easier_ Press the MENU [] button to display me on-screen Press me ENTER 7q,button _o select "lneut", Press :he UP/DOWN ,_.v buttons _o select "Edit Name.

  • Page 40: 4: Picture Controu

    PICT URE CON TROL USing Automatic Picture Settings Your TV has tbur automatic picture settings ("Dynamic", "Standard", "Movie", _Custom") that are preset at the factory, You can activate either Dynamic, Standard, Movie, or Custom by making a selection from the menu, Or, you can select 'Custom"...
  • Page 41 PICTUP.E CONTROL Press the UP/DOWN Av buttons to se_ec[ Contras{ 'Brightr ess". "Sharoness "CoJof'. or "Tint". then press the ENTER_ barton. The Tint can be adjusted M any mode other than PC mede. au[[ons [o aecrease increase me value of a roarbou]ar _ terr For exampJe,if you select "Contrast pressing the...

  • Page 42: Adjusting The Color Tone

    PICTURE CONTROL Adjusting Color Tone You can change [he color of the entire screen according to your preference, Press the MENU [111 button to dispJay me menu, Press the UPIDOWN Aw buttons to select "Picture" teen press the ENTER_ nu110n, Press the ENTERr_ butl;n, Press the UP/DOWN ,_,w...

  • Page 43: Dnie (Digital Natural Image Engine)

    PICTURE CON TP.OL DNle (Digital Natural Image engine) Samsnng's new technology brings you more detailed images with contrast, white enhancement and 3D noise reduction, You can see how DNIe improves the picture by setting DNIe demo mode to On, Press the MENU [] button 10 o_splay _[ne ment!.

  • Page 44: Changing The Screen Size

    PICTURE CONTROL Changing Screen Size Screen size selection depends on the type of video input. _!ii_i!i!i!_iii Press the NENU [] button [o u_sp{ay me menu, Press the UP/DOWN Av buttons [o select "Picture". men Dress the ENTER_ butign Press the UPIDOWN Av buti 3ns to select "Size"...
  • Page 45 PICTURE CONTROL When you press the P.SJZE button under the cover of the 1emote contlol, the TV's screen mode should appear in sequence. "Finescreen displays in this order: 16:9, Pallorama, Zoom ], Zoom 2, 4. :_. Note , If _vouwatch a still ima_,e_or the 4:3 mode tier a long time (over 2 lnom's), an ima_e_mav_be burned onto the screen.

  • Page 46: Freezing The Picture

    PICTURE CONTROL Freezing Picture Press the STBLL button to freeze a moving picture. Normal sound will still be heard. Press again to cancel EngJish-40...

  • Page 47: Viewing Picture-In-Picture

    PICTURE CON TP.OL Viewing Picture-in-Picture This product has one built-in tuner, which does not allow PIP to function in the same mode, For example, you cannot watch one TV channel in the main screen, and a difl_erent one in the PIP screen, Please see 'PiP Settings'below ti)r details, You can use the PIP feature to simultaneously watch two video sources, Note: While "v-Chip is in operation, the PIP function cannot be used,...

  • Page 48: Selecting A Signal Source (External A/V) Tbr Pip

    PICTURE CONTROL O: PiP operates Settings X: PiP doesn't operate Nete £1V : Anak)g TV , DTV : Digital * COMI : Cempeeent * COM2 : Component SeLecting a Signal Source (External A/V) * MAIN : TV(KFV) Press me UP/DOWN Av : HDMI buttons [o select "Source", men press me ENTER_3...

  • Page 49: Changing The Pip Channe

    PICTUP.E CON TP.OL Changing Channem • MAiN:AV,S-Video, C OM1,COM2 Press the UP/DOWN AV :TV(DTV) DUt[OnS tO se_ec[ * MAIN : PC, NDMI "PiP Channel. men oress me : TV(KI'V) ENTERs, The channel cal_be active when the DunoFL sub picture is set to TV. Press the UP/DOWN Av ou[[ons [o select me aesireG cnanne_m the PiP window,...

  • Page 50: Changing The Size Of The Pip Window

    PICTURE CONTROL Changing Size of the Window Pressme UP/DOWN Av buttonsto select"Size', men Dressthe ENTERs' button, Pressthe UP/DOWN A,v DU[[OI S (0 selec( Ges_rea sizeof the PIPwit _ow, Pressthe ENTER__ :)utton, Pressthe EXiTbuttonto exit, * Whe!_the PC is in el_crgy saving mode, you cannot choose finePIP option. * You may notice that the picture iJ_the PIP window becomes slightly unnatural when you use the main screen to view a game or karaoke.

  • Page 51: My Color Contro

    PICTURE CONTROL Color Control My Color Contro! allows users to adjust colors to their preference by adjusting Pink, Blue and Green using the predefined settings (Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Pink, White, Standard, and Custom) without affecting other colors on the screen. Easy Controm 'I You can also directly access "My...

  • Page 52: Deta_! Control

    PICTURE CONTROL Detail Control You can adjust Red, Oreell, Press me MENU _ buttor Blue, Yellow, Pink [O GISP_aV menu, WMte without USiD_' the Press the UP/DOWN Av buttons tO select "Picture predcfincd settings h_ custom men ore ss the ENTER _J_ mode.

  • Page 53: Dynamic Contrast

    PICTUP.E CON TP.OL Dynamic Contrast Dyna!_nic Contrast detects the visual signal input andadjusts to ()p[iFIlUFII c(mtrast. create Press the MENU _ button [o o_sp]a2 tr_e menu Press the UP/DOWN A'v" buttons -[o select "Picture' Inert ")tess the ENTER_ button. 'q This flmctien doesn't work when the Source is in PC mede, Press the or PIP is set to on.

  • Page 54: Brightness Sensor

    PICTURE CONTROL Brightness Sensor The Brightness Sensor adjusts the screen brightness automatically by using a light detecting sensor Press the MENU _ button to display me menu. Press [he UP!DOWN A_" buttons to se_ec[ "Picture, then Dress the ENTER.M: button 4 This functine deesn't work when the Source is in PC mode.

  • Page 55: 5: Sound Controu

    SOUNDCONTROL Customizing Sound The sound settings can be adjusted to suit your persona! preference. (Alternatively, you can use one of the '°automatic" settings. See next page.) Press the MENU _ button to display me menu, Press the UP/DOWN ,Av DU[[OnS[0 select "Sound' men 3ress the ENTER_S DOt[On.

  • Page 56: Using Automatic Sound Settings

    SOUNDCONTROL Using Automatic Sound Settings Your TV has automatic sound settings ("Standard", "Music", "Movie", "Speech", and "Custom") that are preset at the factory. Or, yon can select "Custom," which automatically recalls your personalized sound settings. Press me MENU ma butte_ to dispJayme menu.

  • Page 57: Setting The Trusurround Xt

    SOUND CONTROL Setting TruSurround TruSurround XT is a patented SRS technology thai solves the problem of playing multicbannel content over two speakers. _[Ynsurround delivers a compelling, virtual surround sound experience through any two-speaker playback system, including internal television spe;&ers. It is f\dly compatible with all multichannel ik)rmats.

  • Page 58: Choosing A Multi-Channel Sound(Mts) Track - Digital

    SOUNDCONTP.OL Choosing Multi=Channel {NTS) = Digital Sound track The digital-TV transmission system is capable of simultaneous transmission of many audio tracks (for example, simultaneous translations of the program into ik)reign languages). The availability of these additional ¢rnultitracks" depends upon the program. Preferred Language Quick...

  • Page 59: Multi-Track Sound

    SOUNDCONTROL Sound Multi-Track Press the MENU [m button to display the menu. Press the UP/DOWN Av bUt[DOS[o select "Sound' [hen press tr_e ENTERs: button. Press the UP/DOWN ,Av buttons to se]ect 'Multi-Track Oet_ons . then Dress me ENTERL_ _ button. Press the UP/DOWN A'v"...

  • Page 60: Automalic Volume Contro

    SOUND CONTROL Automatic volume control Reduces the differences in volume level among broadcasters. Press the MENU m3 button [O o_spla_ :De menu, Press the UPIDOWN Av DU_[OnS [O se_ec_ "Sound then aress me ENTER_ button Press the UP/DOWN Av buttons to se]ect '*Auto Volume'.

  • Page 61: Selecting The Intema! Mute

    SOUNDCONTROL Selecting Internal Mute Sound output fl_om the TV speakers Js muted. Press the MENU _ button {o dBplay the menu. Press the UP/DOWN ,Av buttons [o select "Sound' men eress the ENTER_ DU[[On, Press the UP/DOWN ,,Lv buttons to se]ect "lntema Mute", then Dress me ENTER_ _ bin[on, Press the UP/DOWN J,v...

  • Page 62: Choosing A Digital Sound Format

    SOUND CONTROL Choosing a DigitaM Sound Format Digita! sound can be output from the rear panel connector on your TV. The digita! sound output is a connector labeled "Optical". After connecting a digita!-audio component, you must specify the transmission format (Dolby or PCM, as appropriate to your digital audk_ component).

  • Page 63: Setting The On/Off Melody

    SOUND CONTROL Setting On/Off Melody On or OfT. A melody sound can be set to come on when the TV is powered Press me MENU _ button {o disp_a_ the menu. Press the UP/DOWN ,_v buttons to select "Sound' men _ress me ENTER_ button.

  • Page 64: Selecting The Antenna

    CHANNELCONTROL Selecting antenna Press the MENU _ button to display me menu. Press me UP/DOWN A,v buttons [o select "Channel' then oress me ENTER_,_ OU[[On. Press the ENTER _ button [o seJect "Antenna". Press the UP/DOWN J,v ou[[ons [o select ,_ir"...

  • Page 65: {Bset-Up Your Favorite Channels

    CHANNEL CONTROL Set-up Your Favorite Channels Press the MENU _ button dBelav menu. Press the UP;DOWN Av buttons to select "Channe teen press the ENTERr_) OUt[OiL Press the: UP/DOWN Av buttons to select "Favorite ChanneW'. then Dress the ENTER[_ _button. Only memorized channels be set as fi[vorite channels.

  • Page 66: Labeling Channels

    CHANNELCONTROL Labeling Channels Press the MENU m] button to a splay the menu, Press the UP/DOWN ,i,v buttons io se]ec_ "Channel' men Dress me ENTERr_- DUttOn. Press the UP/DOWN Av select "Name DU[[OnS men press the ENTER L_ DU[[On. Press the UP/DOWN _v buttons to select me channel to be assigned to a new nan"...

  • Page 67: Viewing The Channel Lists

    CHANNELCONTROL Viewing Channel Lists You can display a ]]st of all channels or your favorite cham_els. Press the MENU :m button {o display :he menu, Press the UP/DOWN Av buttons [o seJect "Channel then press the ENTERr:{ button, Press the UP/DOWN Av eu[[ons [o select "Char ne_ L_st.

  • Page 68: Editing The Channel Lists

    CHANNELCONTROL Editing Lists Channel You can edit channels to be added or deleted. Press the MENU m] button _o a_sp_ay me menu, Press the UPtDOWN Av eu_ons _o se]ec[ "Channel' men press the ENTER_ button. Press me UP/DOWN Av buttons _o se_ec_ Channel List"...

  • Page 69: Fine Tuning Analog Channels

    CHANNELCONTROL Fine Tuning Analog Channels Use fine tuning to manually adjust a particular channe] for optimal reception. Press the MENU [m button {0 disp_a_ menu• Press the UP[DOWN Aw buttons to seJect "Channe_ then 3tess the ENTER_ button• 4 " OnLy analog TV channels can be fine tuned.

  • Page 70: Checking The Digi{A!-Signa! Strength

    CHANNELCONTROL Checking DigitaM°SignaM Strength Unlike ana!og channels, which can vary in reception quality from "snowy" to clear, digital (HDTV) channels have either perfect reception quality or you wil! not receive them at al!. So, unlike analog channels, you cannot fine tune a digital channel. You can, however, adjust your antenna to improve...

  • Page 71: Lna (Low Noise Amplifier)

    CHANNELCONTROL (Low Noise Amplifier) It the TV is operating in a weak-signa! area, sometimes the LNA ftmctkm can improve the reception (a low-noise preamplifier boosts the incoming signal). Press the MENU [g! button {o d_3play me menu. Press m_, UP/DOWN ,Av buttons to seJect "Channel then press the ENTER_ DU[_On,...

  • Page 72: 7: Pc Dispuay

    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) First, click on "Control Panel" on the Windows start...

  • Page 73: How To Auto Adjust

    DISPLAY Auto Adjust Use the Auto Adjust function to have the TV set automatically adjust the video signals the monitor receives. The function also automatically fine-tunes the settings and adjusts the frequency values and positions. Note: This _[unctien does net work in D_. [-Digitai_ mede° Press the MENU _ button to d_sp_ay :ne menu.
  • Page 74 DISPLAY Adjusting Screen Quamity The purpose of the picture quality adjustment is to remove or reduce pictnre noise. [f the noise is not removed by fine tuuing akme, then do the frequency ad,justme_lts the utmost add fine rUDe again. After the noise has been reduced, re-adjust the picture so that it is aligned...

  • Page 75: Changing The Screen Position

    DISPLAY Changing Screen Position Press the MENU [m button to display me menu. Press the UP/DOWN Av buttons [o select "Setup", then press the ENTER_ DU[KOn. Press me UP/DOWN Av buttons to selec[ PC" then Dress zne ENTER_ button. Press the UP/DOWN ,_.v DU[[OnS SQ]OC[ Position'...

  • Page 76: Initializing The Screen Position Or Color Se{Tings

    DISPLAY Initializing Screen Position Color Settings !:,, ,_ _ress the MENU _ button to d_sDJaytee menu. Press the UP/DOWN ,l,v buttons to seJect "Setuu teen oress the ENTER_ button Press the UP/DOWN .,Lv buttons to seJec[ 'PC". then aress tr_e ENTER_ button Press the UP/DOWN Av Duttoris...

  • Page 77: 8: Time Setting

    TIME SE'I TING Setting CMock Setting the ch_ck is necessar_ in order m use the _arkms timer Jeatures ol' the 'll;_;o Also, _ou can check the time _hi_e _atch_ng the 'IW, (Just press the INFO buttom) Option Setting Cmock Manuammy Press the NENU _ button to d_sp_ayme menu, Press the UP/DOWN Ai,v...
  • Page 78 I M E S E T T I N G Press the UPIDOWN Av buttons to seJect "Clock Be(' trier Dress ENTER c_ button, * The current time will appear every time you press the Press the LEFT/RmGHT_I _ , INFO button.

  • Page 79: Option 2:Setting The Clock Automatica!Ly

    TIME SE'I _l ING Option Setting C|ock Automatica|ly Press the MENU [] button to d_sp_ay me menu, Press the UP/DOWN butlons to se_ec_ "Setup", then 9ress the ENTER_ button Press me UP,DOWN Av buttons to select "Time men cress tne ENTER_ button.
  • Page 80 I M E S E T T I N G Press the UP, DOWN Av buttons _o se_ec_ "Time Zone, men press me ENTER d_ bu_ton _ress the UP;DOWN Av buttons to hlghhght me brae zone for your _oca] area ana vo move me higMight to the appropna{e time zone on me map oi...

  • Page 81: Setting The Sleep Timer

    TIME SE'I_l I NG Setting Smeep T#ner [)he steep timer automatkatty shuts off the TV atter a preset time (t_om 30 to 180 minutes)° 4 Quick way to access the sleep Press the MENU [In button timer setting: Simply press the "SLEEP"...

  • Page 82: Setting The On/Off*Timer

    TIME SETTING Setting On/Off Timer Press me MENU ml button to display me menu. Press the UP/DOWN _,v ou[toris [o select "Setuo tr_en press the ENTER_ out[on, Press me UP/DOWN Av buttons to se]ect 'Time. men press the ENTER_ Du_€on. Press the UP/DOWN Av buttons to select 'On Tkner'.
  • Page 83 S ETTIN Press the UP;DOWN Av buttons _o select 'Off Timer" then cress me ENTER_ out[on. Press the UP/DOWN Av buttons [o aajust "Hour" men p_ess the 1_ button [O move [0 IN@ Rex[ SteD Set omer _tems using me same memoa as abuve.

  • Page 84: 9: Function Description

    FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Selecting a Menu Language Press the MENU _ bu[ton to display me menu. Press the UP/DOWN _,w buttons to seJect "SeturJ'. men oress the ENTER_ bUttOn, Press [ne UP/DOWN J,w buttons to selec[ Language, men press the ENTER_ button.

  • Page 85: Selecting The Film Mode

    FUNCTION DESCP. IPTION Selecting Film Mode On: Automatically senses and processes film signals from a!! sources and ac[bsts the picture t_)r optimum quality. Off: Switches off the Film mode. Press the MENU m3 button to d_sp]ay the menu. Press the UP/DOWN J,v Duttons to select "Picture' then 3ress the ENTER_ button.

  • Page 86: Digital Noise Reduction

    FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Noise Reduction Digital It the broadcast signa! received by your TV is weak, you can activate the Digital Noise Reduction feature to help reduce any static a_d ghosting that may appear the screen. Press the MENU _ button tO d_setev menu, Press the JP/DOWN...

  • Page 87: Using The Color Weakness Enhancement Option

    FUNCTION DESCP. IPTION Using Color Weakness Enhancement Option This option adjusts the Red, Blue or Green color to enhance the image according to the user's particular color weakness. Press the MENU IRi button to dJspJay me menu. Press me UP/DOWN ,Aw buttons to select "Setup, men press me ENTER_ button.
  • Page 88 FUNCTION DESCRIPTION • • Press the UP/BOWN buttons to select the iterr gou wish to change, then Dress the ENTER_ j button. Press the LEFT/RIGHT11, buttons _o change me value Df the item men Dress me ENTER_ button ..Press _he EXIT button to exit.

  • Page 89: Viewing Closed Captions (On-Screen Te×T Messages) - Analog

    FUNCTION DESCP. IPTION Viewing CJosed Captions {On=Screen Text Messages) = AnaJog ])he Analog Caption function operates in el{her analog RF channel mode or external signal mode. the MENU _ button Press to display me menu. Press me UP/DOWN J,v buttons _o select Setup men press the ENTER_ ' button.
  • Page 90 FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Press the UP/DOWN J,w buttons [0 select "CaDtJon AodeL men press me ENTERF_ button. Press the UPIDOWN Aw DU_IOrlS _O sel 9Ct SUDrF/eDU CC1~CC4 or 7-ext!~Text4) want, 12De Dress ENTERL_ button. Press the EXIT button [o exit. The del/tult is _C( [" CC[ : The Primary Synchromms Caption Service.

  • Page 91: Viewing Closed Captions (On-Screen Text Messages) - Digita

    FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Viewing CMosed Captions {On-Screen Text Messages} = DigitaM Fhe Digital Captions functien operates on digital channels. Press th_ MENU _ button to o_sp_aytne menu. Press tn_; UP/DOWN ,_v buttons to seJect "Setue' men Dress the ENTERC4; button. Press tee UPIDOWN AV butt _ns tc select "CaDt]OR men oress the ENTERr_3 b_tton.
  • Page 92 FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Press the UP/DOWN ,Av mJ[[ODS [0 select "Caption /lode. reeD Dress the ENTEN_s button. Press the UP;DOWN ,Av sultans [o select suomenu Serx icel~Service6. CC1~CC4 or Text1 ~Text4 you want. the sress me ENTER_ button. 'I " "Caption Options" are available only wheD Press me UP;DOWN ,_v "Service 1-_Service6"...
  • Page 93 FUNCTION DESCRIPTION *Size Thi optiorl corlsists of _ Delhult', 'Small". 'Standard". at_d _Lalge'. The del_lult i Standald'. *Font Style "['his option co_sists of _Delault', StyleO _ Style 7". You ca_ cha_ge the lbnt you waist. The delault is "Style (t". *Foreground Color This option3 consists of' Dethult", ';White", 'Black".

  • Page 94: Menu Transparency Level

    FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Menu Transparency Level Adjusts the transparency of the menu screen. Press Lhe MENU [] button [o d{se]a_, me menu. Press the UP/DOWN Av DU_;ons _o select *'Setup", men press the ENTERL_ DU_Oe, • • Press the UP/DOWN Av buttons to select "Menu Transparency",...

  • Page 95: Setting The Function Help

    FUNCTION DESCP. IPTION Setting Function Help Displays help on the menu functions. Press the MENU [] button [0 dlsela', menu, Press the UP/DOWN ,Av buttons to select "Set_ _e". men 3ress the ENTER_ button Press the UP/DOWN Ai,v buttons to seJect "Function Help, men Dress me ENTER_ button.

  • Page 96: Using The V-Chip

    FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Using V°Chip The V-Chip feature automatically locks out programs that are deemed inappropriate for children. The user must enter a PIN (personal ID number) betbre any of the V-Chip restrictions are set up or changed. Notes : • When the V-cMp feature is activated, the PIP features do not function. •...

  • Page 97: How To Enable/Disable The V-Chip

    FUNCTION DESCRIPTION ltow to Enable/Disable the V-Chip Press the MENU _ button to display :ne menu. Press me UP/DOWN Av Du[tons to se_ec[ "Setu 3 men Dress me ERTERr_] DU[[On. Press the UP/DOWN ,Av ou[[ons to select "V-Chip' then Dress the ENTERu_]: DuKon.

  • Page 98: How To Set Up Restrictions Using The "Tv Parental Guidelines

    FUNCTION DESCRIPTION How to Set up Restrlctiens using the '_TV ParentM Guidelines" First set up a persona! identification number (PIN), and enable the V-CMp. (See previous section.) Parental restrictions can be set up using either of two methods: The TV guidelines or the MPAA rating.
  • Page 99 FUNCTION DESCRIPTION At this pont. one of the TV-Ratings Is selected. Press the ENTER_ button. DeDendmg on your existing setup, a symbol will De selec[ea. Blank = Unblocked = Blockea Whib "_" _sselectea press the ENTER_ ou_on 1o DI 3cR or URDIOCK category.

  • Page 100: How To Set Up Restrictions Using The Mpaa Ratings: G, Pg, Pg- 13, R, Nc-!7, X_ Nr

    FUNCTION DESCRIPTION How to Set up Restricdons using the MPAA Ratings: G, PG, pGo!3, R, NC:!7, X, NR The MPAA rating system uses the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) system, and its main application is for movies. When the V-Chip !ock is on, the TV wil! automatically b!ock any programs...
  • Page 101 FUNCTION DESCRIPTION The "MPAA Rating" screen will apoear. ReDeateo_y eress _r e UP/DOWN Av particular DU[[OnS selec[ MPAA category. Pressing the UPtDOWN Ai.v buttons NJllcycle mrougn [ne MPAA categones: Genera_audience no restrictions Parenta _u_clance sugges_ea PG-13 PG-13 Parents strongly cautioned R Restncled.

  • Page 102: ("Emergency Escape")

    FUNCTION DESCRIPTION How to Reset the TV after the V-Chip Blocks a Channel d_Emergeney Escape") If the TV is tuned to a restricted channel, the V-CMp will bk)ck it, The screen will go blank and _he following message will appear: Enmr Your PIN number To resume normal viewing, tune to a dH]i:rent channel using CH @or CH @ button.

  • Page 103: Electronic Program Guide

    FUNCTION DESCRIPTION EMectronic Program Guide Your TV has an "Electrol_ic Program Guide" to help you navigate through all the possible viewing options. The EPG supplies intk)rmation, such as program [[sts_ start and end times of all available channels. In addition, detailed i!_i)rmation about the program is o_en available in the EPG.

  • Page 104: Using The Electronic Program Guide

    FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Using the Electrenic Program Guide Press the MENU _ button to dispJa_ tile menu, Press the UP/DOWN ,Av buttons [o select "Guide' men press the ENTER_ _ DUt[on, Press the UPtDOWN ,_v buttons to select "DefauJ[ Guide, men Dress the EN'[ ER_-_: button.

  • Page 105: Viewing Lnlormation About A Single Channel

    FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Viewing Information about a Single Channel Press the MENU [] butter to display me menu Press the UP/DOWN _.v buttons to seJect "Guide men press the ENTER_ button. Press the ENTER_ but/on [o select Mini Guide". Press the UP/DOWN Av buttons to view informabon abou_ or e cnanne_ ey time.

  • Page 106: Viewing Information About Channels

    FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Viewing lnli>rmat_+m about Channels Displays the program time and content _br a!! channels: This function is available only when the program is digitah Press the MENU _ button to d_sela) me menu. Press the UP,_DOWN Av DU_[OnS to select "Guide. then Dress the ENTER_ button.
  • Page 107 FUNCTION DESCP. IPTION You may now: - Ju nD to a cnannel direcw : use the UP/DOWN buttons to highlign[ the program m the _, column and Dress me en[er butto_ o Obtain additional program details : Highlight the title o:_a progran using [ne A.

  • Page 108: Reminder List

    FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Reminder List Viewing the Reminder List If you have made a scheduled viewing list of programs you would like to see, the channe! will be automatica!ly switched to the scheduled program the scheduled time even if you are watching another program.
  • Page 109 FUNCTION DESCRIPTION To View the Reminder List Press the MENU [] button to u_sp_ay:me menu. Press the UP/DOWN Av Du[tons to select "Guide' men press the ENTER:Z_ butter Press the UP/DOWN Av buttons to select "Reminder List". men press me ENTER_ _ button To remove the scheduled programs...

  • Page 110: Using The Cablecard (Sold Separately)

    FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Using CableCARD (Sold separately) This menu works with a CableCARD provided by a !oca! cable service provider. to the rear panel Prior to accessing this menu, a CableCARD should be connected of the TV. For detailed connection inshuctions refer to the _ Connecting CableCARD"...

  • Page 111: Using The Cablecard Setup Function

    FUNCTIONDESCRIPTION Setup Function Using CableCARD Sets up the relevant optiom, for CableCARD. CablieCARD Reset Resets CableCARD when the cham-_els provided by CableCARD are not available, Press me _ENU [] button to display me menu. Press the JP/DOWN eultons_oselec[ "Set_ then p_ess the ENTER/L_ button, Press lhe UP/DOWN Av buttons to selec_...

  • Page 112: Channel List Reorganization

    FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Channd List Reorganization Deletes and reorganizes the channel list provided by the Cable Company and authorized by the CableCARD. Press the MENU [] button [o aaspJa_ me menu. Press the UPtDOWN ,Av buttons [o seJect "Setup", men Dress the ENTER _L_J- Dutton.

  • Page 113: 10: Appendix ]Ldentifyine, Problems

    APPENDIX If the TV seems to have a problem, first try this list of possible problems and solutions. If' none of these troubleshooting tips apply, call your nearest Samsung service center. Identifying Problems Preblem P_)ssible Soluthm Poor picl are Try another channel.
  • Page 114 APPENDIX Pr{}blem P_}ssible Soluti{m The image is too ligl_t or to() Adjust the Brightness and Contrast. dark, Adj _lst the Fine tuning, Horizonlal bars appear Adj nst the Coarse tuning and then adjust the Fine flicker, jilter }r shimmer tuning. me lrnagc.

  • Page 115: Disconnecting The Stand

    APPENDIX Disconnecting stand Remove four screws from the eacK of the TV, Separate the stand from the TV. Cover the oo_tom hole N_[na cap. English- 109...
  • Page 116 APPENDIX lnstamling Wall Mount Note: This insta//ation is to be used when attaching the wait mount to a waft. When attaching to other buitding materials, ptease contact your nearest dealer: Components {Staid separately) M4 X L15 Vl4X L20 M4 X L8 @WaibBr_cKel @Set--Bracke @Screw: 8EA...

  • Page 117: Your Tv In Another

    APPENDIX Using 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. Please refer to the manual provided with the Kensington lock for proper use.
  • Page 118 APPENDIX CabteCARD Digital Cable Ready CableCARD and Digital Cable Ready TVs are the products of a new digital cable standard. This new standard is called OpenCable and it is a concerted effort to standardize the digital cable service network interface in North America. For more information, please refer to www.cablelabs.com. Digital Cable Ready TVs are equipped with a proper digital cable tuner to receive digital cable signals from your local cable service provider.
  • Page 119 APPENDIX Specifications Model LN R408D Panel 40 inch Size 34.84 (H) X 1959 iV) inch Display Size (885.168 (H) X 497.664 (V) ram) a-si TFT active matrix Type Pixel Pitch 0.0255 (H) X 0.0085 iV) inch (0.648 (H) X0.216 iV) ram) Viewing Angle 170/170 (H/V) Frequency...
  • Page 120 APPENDIX Modes Display If the signa! l?om the system equals the standard signa! mode, the screen is adjusted automatically, If the signal from the system doesn't equa! the standard signal mode, adjust the mode by referring to your videocard user guide; otherwise there may be no video, For the display modes listed below, the screen...

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