Samsung LA40F8 Owner's Instructions Manual

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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
PC DISPLAY
PICTURE IN PICTURE (PIP)
TELETEXT
Register your product at www.samsung.com/global/register
Record your Model and Serial number here for future reference.
▪ Model _______________ ▪ Serial No. _______________
LCD TV
LA40F8
LA46F8
LA52F8

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  • Page 1 LCD TV LA40F8 LA46F8 Contact SAMSUNG WORLDWIDE LA52F8 If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care centre. Country Web Site Customer Care Centre AUSTRALIA 1300 362 603 www.samsung.com/au CHINA 800-810-5858 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

    Contents ConneCtIng anD PreParIng Your tV FunCtIon DeSCrIPtIon List of Parts ............3 Choosing Your Language ......... 24   Installing the Wall Mount Kit ....... 3 Game Mode/ Blue Screen / Melody /   Viewing the Control Panel ........4 Light Effect / Energy Saving / ...
  • Page 4 SettIng the PC reCommenDatIonS For uSe Setting up Your PC Software Wall-Mount Adjustment (Sold separately) ..51   (Based on Windows XP) ........44 Using the Anti-Theft Kensington Lock  Display Modes ..........44 (depending on the model) ........ 52 ...
  • 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 Front Panel buttons Touch the each button to operate. The product colour and shape may vary depending on the model. 1 SourCe 5 Power Indicator Toggles between all the available input Blinks and turns off when the power is on and sources (TV, AV1, AV2, S-Video, Component1, lights up in stand-by mode.
  • Page 7: Viewing The Connection Panel

    Viewing the Connection Panel [Side Panel Jacks] Power Input The product colour and shape may vary depending on the model. Whenever you connect an external device to your TV, make sure that power on the unit is turned off. When connecting an external device, match the colour of the connection terminal to the cable. 1 Connecting external a/V Devices (aV In 1) - Connect RCA cable to an appropriate external A/V device such as VCR, DVD or Camcorder.
  • Page 8 What is HDMI? - “High Definition Multimedia interface” allows the transmission of high definition digital video data and multiple channels of digital audio (5. 1 channels). - The HDMI/DVI terminal supports DVI connection to an extended device with the appropriate cable (not supplied).
  • Page 9: Viewing The Remote Control

    Viewing the remote Control 1 Selects a target device to be d Control the cursor in the controlled by the Samsung menu remote control (TV, DVD, e Use to see information on STB, CABLE, VCR) the current broadcast (Refer to pages 40~43) f Runs the Anynet view...
  • Page 10: Installing Batteries In The Remote Control

    Installing batteries in the remote Control 1. Lift the cover at the back of the remote control upward as shown in the figure. 2. 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. 1. Press the PoWer button on the remote control. Start Plug & Play. The message "Start Plug & Play" is displayed with "OK" selected.
  • Page 12: Storing Channels Automatically

    If you want to reset this feature... Setup Plug & Play  1. Press the menu button to display the menu. language : english  time Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Setup", then press the  game mode : off ...
  • Page 13: Storing Channels Manually

    Storing Channels manually You can store television channels, including those received Channel via cable networks. auto Store  manual Store  When storing channels manually, you can choose: Channel manager  Sort  ♦ Whether or not to store each of the channels found. name ...
  • Page 14: Adding / Locking Channels

    adding / locking Channels using the Channel manager, you can conveniently lock or Channel add channels. auto Store  manual Store  Not available in DTV or external input mode. Channel manager  Sort  1. Press the menu button to display the menu. name ...
  • Page 15: Sorting The Stored Channels

    Sorting the Stored Channels this operation allows you to change the programme Channel numbers of the stored channels. auto Store  this operation may be necessary after using the auto store. manual Store  Channel manager  Sort Not available in DTV or external input mode. ...
  • Page 16: 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  Not available in DTV or external input mode. Channel manager  Sort  1. Use the number buttons to directly select the channel that name ...
  • Page 17: 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 1. Press the menu button to display the menu. brightness Press the enter/oK button, to select "Picture". Sharpness Colour tint...
  • Page 18: Changing The Colour Tone

    Changing the Colour tone You can select the most comfortable colour tone to your Picture eyes. mode : Dynamic  Contrast 1. To select the desired picture effect, follow the brightness "Changing the Picture Standard" instructions number 1 to 3. Sharpness Colour (On page 15)
  • Page 19: Configuring Detailed Settings On The Picture

    Configuring Detailed Settings on the Picture You can set detailed picture settings. Picture mode : movie  1. Press the menu button to display the menu. Contrast Press the enter/oK button, to select "Picture". brightness Sharpness Colour 2. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Detailed Settings", then tint press the enter/oK button.
  • Page 20: Changing The Picture Size

    Changing the Picture Size You can select the picture size which best corresponds to Picture your viewing requirements. more 1. Press the menu button to display the menu. Size : 1:9  Digital nr : auto  Press the enter/oK button, to select "Picture". active Colour : on ...
  • Page 21: Digital Nr / Active Colour / Dnie / 100Hz Motion Plus

    Digital nr / active Colour / DnIe / 100hz motion Plus 1. Press the menu button to display the menu. Picture Press the enter/oK button, to select “Picture”. more Size : 1:9  2. Select the required option by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button, Digital nr : auto ...
  • Page 22: Viewing The Picture In Picture (Pip)

    Viewing the Picture In Picture (PIP) You can display a sub picture within the main picture of set Setup programme or video input. In this way, you can watch the more picture of set programme or video input from any connected Wall-mount adjustment equipment while watching the main picture.
  • Page 23: Sound Features

    Sound Features 1. Press the menu button to display the menu. Sound Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Sound", then press the mode : Custom  equalizer  enter/oK button. SrS tS xt : off  auto Volume : off ...
  • Page 24: Selecting The Sound Mode

    Selecting the Sound mode You can set the sound mode by pressing the “Dual” button. When you press it, the current sound mode is displayed on the screen. Audio Type Dual 1/2 Default Mono Mono Automatic You can also set these options change Stereo Stereo ↔...
  • Page 25: Setting The Sleep Timer

    Setting the Sleep timer You can select a time period of between 0 and 10 minutes Setup after which the television automatically switches to standby Plug & Play  mode. language : english  time  game mode : off 1.
  • Page 26: Choosing Your Language

    Choosing Your language When you start using your set for the first time, you must mode : Custom  Setup equalizer  select the language which will be used for displaying menus Plug & Play  SrS tS xt : off ...
  • Page 27: Game Mode/ Blue Screen / Melody / Light Effect / Energy Saving / Hdmi Black Level

    game mode/ blue Screen / melody / light effect / energy Saving / hDmI black level 1. Press the menu button to display the menu. mode : Custom  Setup equalizer  Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Setup", then press the Plug &...
  • Page 28: 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 tS xt : off  edit name  auto Volume : off ...
  • Page 29: Previewing The Dtv Menu System

    Previewing the DtV menu System mode : Custom ♦ Available in DTV mode. Preset to the DTV mode by using the  guide equalizer  tV/DtV button on your remote control. To help you navigate now & next guide SrS tS xt : off ...
  • Page 30: Updating The Channel List Automatically

    updating the Channel list automatically You can update the channel list when the broadcaster Channel adds new Services or if you move the tV to a new auto Store  manual Store location.  edit Favourite Channels  1. Press the D.menu button to display the DTV menu. Channel list ...
  • Page 31: Editing Your Favourite Channels

    editing Your Favourite Channels You can edit your favourite channels using the four colour edit Favourite Channels buttons. (no Channels) 1. Press the D.menu button to display the DTV menu. 2. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Channel", then press the enter/oK button.
  • Page 32 ♦ move edit Favourite Channels 1. Press the D.menu button to display the DTV menu. bbC tWo ★ 2. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Channel", then press the bbC three ★ enter/oK button. abc1 ★ . Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Edit Favourite Channels", then press the enter/oK button.
  • Page 33: 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' v2.0 stored channels, those you have chosen to skip are not 2 bid-up.tv 0 television x 1 test Card m' v2.0  Vida00b...
  • Page 34: Viewing The Epg (Electronic Programme Guide) Information

    Viewing the ePg (electronic Programme guide) Information the ePg (electronic Programme guide) information is now & next guide provided by the broadcasters. Programme entries may 13:28 Wed 16 Feb 27 Discovery Extreme Machines: Armoured Cars appear blank or out of date as a result of the information all Channels broadcast on a given channel.
  • Page 35: 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 programme at the scheduled time even if you are watching another programme.
  • Page 36: Viewing All Channels And Favourite Channels

    Viewing all Channels and Favourite Channels In the ePg menu, you can display all channels or favourite channels. 1. Press the D.menu button to display the DTV menu. 2. Press the enter/oK button again, to select "Guide". now & next guide 13:28 Wed 16 Feb 27 Discovery .
  • Page 37: Setting Up The Parental Lock

    Setting up the Parental lock this feature allows you to prevent unauthorized users, such Setup as children, from watching unsuitable programmes by a menu transparency : medium  -digit PIn (Personal Identification number) code that is Parental lock  Subtitle : on ...
  • Page 38: 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-bDx2Dau0-0011 Press the D.menu button to display the DTV menu. 2. Press the ▲ or ▼...
  • Page 39: 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 2. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Setup", then press the multiplex: ? (tSID 0000, onID 0000) enter/oK button.
  • Page 40: 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 returningall values to their default factory state. 1. Press the D.menu button to display the DTV menu. 2.
  • Page 41: Selecting A Specific Teletext Page

    Selecting a Specific Teletext Page 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 42: Setting Up Your Remote Control

    the teletext pages are organized according to six categories: Part Contents Selected page number. Broadcasting channel identity. Current page number or search indications. Date and time. Text. Status information. FASTEXT information. Teletext information is often divided between several pages displayed in sequence, which can be accessed by: ...
  • Page 43: 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 44: 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 Theatre VCR COMBO 014 015 016 DVDR 003 004...
  • Page 45 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 01 CABLE STB 000 004 008 01 Satellite STB 000 003 008 01 Set-toP box...
  • Page 46: 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.) 1. First, click on "Control Panel" on the Windows start menu.
  • Page 47: Setting The Pc

    Setting the PC Coarse and Fine tuning of the Image (Image lock): Image lock the purpose of picture quality adjustment is to remove or reduce picture noise. Coarse Fine If the noise is not removed by Fine-tuning alone, then adjust the frequency as best as possible (coarse) and Fine-tune again.
  • Page 48: Setting The Home Theatre Pc

    Setting the home theatre PC You can view higher quality pictures by configuring the Setup screen settings in PC mode. Plug & Play  If you set the home theatre PC function to on, you can language : english  time ...
  • Page 49: 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 50: Setting Up Anynet

    Setting up anynet + the following settings are to use anynet+ functions. using the anynet+ Function View tV Select Device  1. Press the anynet+ button. record  Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Setup, then press the menu on Device ...
  • Page 51: 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 52: Listening Through A Receiver

    listening through a receiver You can listen to sound through a receiver instead of the tV speaker. 1. Press the anynet+ button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select receiver, then press the enter/oK button. View tV Select Device ...
  • Page 53: Wall-Mount Adjustment (Sold Separately)

    Wall-mount adjustment (Sold separately) once the wall mount is installed, the position of your tV can be easily adjustable. tV rear Panel auto Wall-mount SerVICe Cable (not supplied) 1. Press the menu button to display the menu. Setup Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the more enter/oK button.
  • Page 54: Using The Anti-Theft Kensington Lock (Depending On The Model)

    using the anti-theft Kensington lock (depending on the model) the Kensington lock is a device used to physically fix the system when using it in a public place. the locking device has to be purchased separately. the appearance and locking method may differ from the illustration depending on the manufacturer.
  • Page 55: Technical And Environmental Specifications

    Technical and Environmental Specifications model name la0F laF la2F Screen Size (Diagonal) 40 inch 46 inch 52 inch PC resolution 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz Sound Output 10 W X 2 10 W X 2 10 W X 2...
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