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Samsung LA26A450 User Manual

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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 AUSTRALIA 1300 362 603 www.samsung.com CHINA 800-810-5858 www.samsung.com 010-6475 1880 HONG KONG 3698-4698 www.samsung.com/hk...
  • Page 2 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 •...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Connecting and Preparing Your TV Function Description ■ List of Parts ................2 ■ Setting Up Your Personal ID Number (PIN) .....35 ■ Installing the Stand ............2 ■ Setting up the Parental Lock ...........36 ■ Installing the Wall Mount Kit ..........2 ■...

  • 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 Side Panel buttons The product colour and shape may vary depending on the model. ➣ 1 SOURCE (Power) Press to turn the TV on and off. Toggles between all the available input sources (TV, AV1, AV2, S-Video, Component1, Component2, 6 Remote Control Sensor PC, HDMI1, HDMI2/DVI, HDMI3).

  • Page 6: Viewing The Connection Panel

    Viewing the Connection Panel [TV Side Panel] [TV Rear Panel] AV IN 2 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. ➣...
  • Page 7 DVI IN(HDMI2) [R-AUDIO-L] DVI audio outputs for external devices. ➣ Supported modes for HDMI/DVI and Component 480i 480p 576i 576p 720p 1080i HDMI/DVI 50Hz HDMI/DVI 60Hz Component 4 AUDIO OUT [R-AUDIO-L] Connect RCA audio cables to AUDIO OUT [R-AUDIO-L] on the rear of your set and the other ends to corresponding audio in connectors on the Amplifier or DVD Home Theatre.

  • Page 8: Remote Control

    1 Television Standby button a Exit the on-screen menu 2 S elects the TV mode directly b U se this when connecting a SAMSUNG DMA (Digital 3 Number buttons for direct Media Adapter) device channel access through an HDMI interface...

  • Page 9: Installing Batteries In The Remote Control

    Installing Batteries in the Remote Control Lift the cover at the back of the remote control upwar�� 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 ➣...

  • Page 10: Viewing The Menus

    Viewing the Menus With the power on, press the MENU button. The main menu appears on the screen. The menu’s left side has icons: Picture, Sound, Channel, Setup, Input, Application. Press the � or ▼� button to select one of the icons. Then press the ENTER button to access the icon’s sub-menu.
  • Page 11 Press the � or ▼� button to select the channel source to memorize. Plug & Play Press the ENTER button to select “Start”. Select the channel source to memorize. Digital & Analogue: “Digital” and “Analogue” channels. ➣ Digital & Analogue Start Digital: “Digital”...

  • Page 12: Channel Control

    Channel Control Storing Channels Automatically You can scan for the frequency ranges available to you (and availability depends on your area). Automatically allocated programme numbers may not correspond to actual or desired programme numbers. However, you can sort numbers manually and clear any channels you do not wish to watch. Press the MENU button to display the menu.
  • Page 13 Analogue Channel Auto Store Press the � or ▼� button to select “Analogue Channel”, then press the Manual Store ► ENTER button. Digital Channel Analogue Channel Full Guide If a channel is locked using the “Child Lock” function, the PIN input ➣...

  • Page 14: Viewing The Epg (Electronic Programme Guide) Information

    Viewing the EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) Information The EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) information is provided by the broadcasters. Programme entries may appear blank or out of date as a result of the information broadcast on a given channel. The display will dynamically update as soon as new information becomes available.

  • Page 15: Setting The Default Guide

    Setting the Default 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. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Full Guide Press the � or ▼� button to select “Channel”, then press the ENTER Mini Guide button.

  • Page 16: Managing Channels

    Managing Channels Using this menu, you can Add/Delete or set Favourite channels and use the program guide for digital broadcasts. Viewing All Channels Show all currently available channels. To use the Channel List function, operate the “Auto Store” first. Mini Guide Press the MENU button.
  • Page 17 Erasing and Adding Channels You can delete or add a channel to display the channels you want. Mini Guide Press the MENU button. Default Guide : Mini Guide Press the � or ▼� button to select “Channel”, then press the ENTER Channel List button.

  • Page 18: Locking Channels

    Locking and Unlocking Channels This function is available only when the “Child Lock” is set to “on”. (see page 21) Press the MENU button. Mini Guide Press the � or ▼� button to select “Channel”, then press the ENTER Default Guide : Mini Guide button.
  • Page 19 Reserving a Program (Timer Viewing) If you reserve a program you want to watch, the channel is automatically switched to the reserved channel in the Channel List; even when you are watching another channel. To reserve a program, set the current time first. See pages 31~32. Press the MENU button.
  • Page 20 Confirming a Viewing Reservation You can view, modify or delete a reservation. Press the MENU button. Mini Guide Press the � or ▼� button to select “Channel”, then press the ENTER Default Guide : Mini Guide button. Press the � or ▼� button to select “Channel List”, then press the Channel List ENTER button.
  • Page 21 Edit Channel Name-Analogue Channels can labeled so that their call letters appear whenever the channel is Mini Guide selected. Default Guide : Mini Guide Press the MENU button. Channel List Press the � or ▼� button to select “Channel”, then press the ENTER Channel Mode : Added Ch.
  • Page 22 Editing the Channel Number-Digital Press the MENU button. Television X Press the � or ▼� button to select “Channel”, then press the ENTER UKTV style button. UKTV style Delete Press the � or ▼� button to select “Channel List”, then press the ENTER Add to Favourite C -- button.

  • Page 23: Setting The Channel Mode

    Setting the Channel Mode You can display either the added channels list or the favourite channels list when the CH LIST button on the remote control is pressed. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Default Guide : Mini Guide Press the �...

  • Page 24: Fine Tuning Analogue Channels

    Fine Tuning Analogue Channels Use the number buttons to ��irectly select the channel that you want to fine Channel Mode : Added Ch. tune. Child Lock : On Press the MENU button to ��isplay the menu. Press the � or ▼� button to Fine Tune ►...

  • Page 25: Lna (Low Noise Amplifier)

    LNA (Low Noise Amplifier) If the TV is operating in a weak-signal area, the LNA function can improve the reception (a low-noise preamplifier boosts the incoming signal). Press the MENU button to display the menu. Fine Tune Press the � or ▼� button to select “Channel”, then press the ENTER Signal Information button.

  • Page 26: Picture Control

    Picture Control Changing the Picture Standard You can select the type of picture which best corresponds to your viewing requirements. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Mode : Standard Press the ENTER button to select “Picture”. Backlight Contrast : 95 Brightness : 45...

  • Page 27: Adjusting The Detailed Settings

    Adjusting the 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. Activating Detailed Settings Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ENTER button to select “Picture”.

  • Page 28: Configuring Picture Options

    Configuring Picture Options Activating Picture Options Tint (G/R) : G50/R50 Detailed Settings Press the MENU button to display the menu. Picture Options ► Press the ENTER button to select “Picture”. Press the � or ▼� button to select “Picture Options”, then press the Picture Reset ENTER button.

  • Page 29: Resetting The Picture Settings To The Factory Defaults

    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). ➣ Blue Only Mode: Off/On  This function is for AV device measurement experts.

  • Page 30: Sound Control

    Sound Control Changing the Sound Standard You can select the sound mode to best suit the programming you’re watching. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the � or ▼� button to select “Soun��”, then press the ENTER button.
  • Page 31 Audio Format: MPEG/Dolby Digital  When sound is emitted from both the main speaker and the audio receiver, a around echo may occur due to the decoding speed difference between the main speaker and the audio receiver. In this case, use the TV Speaker function.

  • Page 32: Selecting The Sound Mode

    Selecting the Sound Mode You can set the sound mode in the “Tools” menu. When you set to “Dual I II”, the current Tools sound mode is displayed on the screen. Device List Press the TOOLS button on the remote control. Picture Mode Standard Press the �...

  • Page 33: Time Setting

    Time Setting Setting the Clock Setting the clock is necessary in order to use the various timer features of the TV. Also, you can check the time while watching the TV. (Just press the INFO button.) If you disconnect the power cord, you have to set the clock again. ➣...
  • Page 34 Option : Setting the Clock Automatically The Clock can be set automatically if you are receiving a digital signal. Plug & Play Press the MENU button to display the menu. Time ► Press the � or ▼� button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button.

  • Page 35: Setting The Sleep Timer

    Setting the Sleep Timer You can select a time period of between 30 and 180 minutes after which the television automatically switches to standby mode. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the � or ▼� button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button.

  • Page 36: Switching The Television On And Off Automatically

    Switching the Television On and Off Automatically Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the � or ▼� button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Plug & Play Press the � or ▼� button to select “Time”, then press the ENTER button.

  • Page 37: Function Description

    Function Description Setting Up Your Personal ID Number (PIN) Press the MENU button to display the menu. Plug & Play Press the � or ▼� button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Time Change PIN ► Parental Lock Subtitle Teletext Language : ---- Preference...

  • Page 38: Setting Up The Parental Lock

    Setting up the Parental Lock This feature allows you to prevent unauthorized users, such as children, from watching unsuitable programmes by a 4-digit PIN (Personal I��entification Number) co��e that is ��efine�� by the user. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Time Change PIN Press the �...

  • Page 39: Setting The Subtitle

    Setting the Subtitle You can activate and deactivate the subtitles. Use this menu to set the Subtitle Mode. “Normal” under the menu is the basic subtitle and “Hard of hearing” is the subtitle for a hearing-impaired person. Change PIN Press the MENU button to display the menu. Parental Lock Press the �...

  • Page 40: Selecting A Teletext Language

    Selecting a Teletext Language You can set the Teletext language by selecting the language type. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Parental Lock Press the � or ▼� button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Subtitle Press the �...

  • Page 41: Melody/Entertainment/Energy Saving

    Melody/Entertainment/Energy Saving Press the MENU button to display the menu. Preference Press the � or ▼� button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Wall-Mount Adjustment Select the require�� option by pressing the � or ▼� button, then press the ►...

  • Page 42: Upgrading The Software

    Upgrading the Software To keep your product up-to-date with new Digital Television features then software upgrades are periodically broadcast as part of the normal Television signal. It will automatically detect these signals and display the software upgrade banner. You are given the option to install the upgrade. Insert a USB ��rive containing the firmware upgra��e into the SERVICE port on TV Side Panel the side of the TV.

  • Page 43: To Select The Source

    To Select the Source Use to select TV or other external input sources such as DVD players or Cable Box/Satellite receivers (Set-Top Box) connected to the TV. Use to select the input source of your choice. Source List Press the MENU button to display the menu. Edit Name Press the �...

  • Page 44: 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.) First, click on “Control Panel” on the Windows start menu.

  • Page 45: Setting Up The Tv With Your Pc

    Setting up the TV with your PC Preset: Press the SOURCE button to select PC mode. ➣ Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the � or ▼� button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER Brightness : 45 button.

  • Page 46: About Anynet

    Connecting Anynet + Devices 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 47: Setting Up Anynet

    Setting Up Anynet + The following settings help set the Anynet + functions. To use the Anynet+ Function, Anynet + (HDMI-CEC) must be set to On Press the MENU button. Press the � or ▼� button to select “Application”, then press the ENTER button.

  • Page 48: Recording

    ➣ Recording You can make a recording of a TV program using a Samsung recorder. Press the TOOLS button. Tools Press the � or ▼� button to select Recor��ing Imme��iately an�� press the ENTER Device List button.

  • Page 49: 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. Tools Press the TOOLS button. Press the � or ▼� button to select “Receiver”. Device List Press the �� or �� button to select to “On”. Record Now you can listen to sound through the receiver.

  • Page 50: 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 51: Auto Wall-Mount Adjustment (Sold Separately) (Depending On The Model)

    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 ➣...
  • Page 52 Remembering the Position A��just to the ��esire�� position using the �,▼�,��,�� buttons. Wall-Mount Adjusment If you press an arrow button when no OSD is displayed on the TV ➣ screen, the Adjustment screen appears. Press the INFO button to reset. Press the �� or �� button to select ➣...

  • Page 53: 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 ��evice use�� to physically fix the system when using it in a public place. The appearance an�� locking method may differ from the illustration depending on the manufacturer. Refer to the manual provided with the Kensington Lock for proper use.

  • Page 54: Securing The Tv To The Wall

    경고 주의 Securing the TV to the Wall Caution: Pulling, pushing, or climbing on the TV may cause the TV to fall. In particular, ensure your children do not 경고 주의 hang over or destabilize the TV; doing so may cause the TV to tip over, causing serious injuries or death. Follow all safety precautions provided on the included Safety Flyer.

  • Page 55: 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 56: Specifications

    Specifications Model Name LA6A0 LAA0 Screen Size (Diagonal) 26 inch 32 inch PC Resolution 1360 X 768 @ 60 Hz 1360 X 768 @ 60 Hz Sound Output 5W x 2 10W x 2 Dimensions (WxDxH) 670 X 75 X 446 mm 800 X 79 X 522 mm Body 670 X 216 X 500 mm...
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