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LN-S3296D
TFT-LCD TELEVISION
Owner's
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This device is a Class B digital apparatus.
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  • Page 1 LN-S3296D TFT-LCD TELEVISION Owner’s Instructions This device is a Class B digital apparatus. Register your product at www.samsung.com/global/register...
  • Page 2 Ver imágenes fijas de videojuegos y PC durante más tiempo del indicado puede producir restos de imágenes parciales. Para evitar este efecto, reduzca el 'brillo' y el 'contraste' cuando vea imágenes fijas. © 2006 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents GENERAL INFORMATION CHANNEL CONTROL List of Features .................. Selecting the Antenna..............32 Accessories..................Setting the Channel Manager............32 Viewing the Control Panel..............To set-up Your Favorite Channels ..........33 Viewing the Connection Panel ............Using the Channel Lists..............34 Remote Control ..................

  • Page 4: General Information

    General Information List of Features Adjustable picture settings that can be stored in the TV’s memory. Automatic timer to turn the TV on and off. A special sleep timer. V - Chip function. Excellent Digital Interface & Networking With a built-in HD digital tuner, non-subscription HD broadcasts can be viewed with no Set-Top Box needed. Remote Control The supplied remote can be used to operate the TV as well as most DVD players, Set-top boxes, Cable Boxes and VCRs.

  • Page 5: Viewing The Control Panel

    Viewing the Control Panel Buttons on the Lower-Right Part of the Panel The buttons on the lower-right panel control your TV’s basic features, including the on-screen menu. To use the more advanced features, you must use the remote control. The product color and shape may vary depending on the model. SOURCE Toggles between all the available input sources Press to change channels.

  • Page 6: Viewing The Connection Panel

    Viewing the Connection Panel Rear Panel Jacks Use the rear panel jacks to connect A/V components that will be connected continuously, such as VCR or DVD players. For more information on connecting equipment, see pages 7-12. AV IN 1 ANT 1 IN/ANT 2 IN Video and audio inputs for external devices, such as a Connect to an antenna or cable TV system.
  • Page 7 Side Panel Jacks Use the left side panel jacks to connect a component that is used only occasionally, such as a camcorder or video game. (See page 10) AV IN 2 Video and audio inputs for external devices. S-VIDEO IN 2 Video inputs for external devices with an S-Video output.

  • Page 8: Remote Control

    Remote Control You can use the remote control up to a distance of about 23 feet from 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 Set-Top Box. POWER TV, DVD, STB, CABLE, VCR Turns the TV on and off.

  • Page 9: 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. 3.

  • Page 10: Connecting Cable Tv

    Connecting Cable TV To connect to a cable TV system, follow the instructions below. Cable without a Cable Box 1. Plug the incoming cable into the ANT 2 IN (CABLE) terminal on the back of the TV. ANT 2 IN (CABLE) Because this TV is cable-ready, you do not need a cable box to view unscrambled cable channels.

  • Page 11: Connecting A Vcr

    Connecting an S-VHS VCR Your Samsung TV can be connected to an S-Video signal from an S-VHS VCR. (This connection delivers a better picture as compared to a standard VHS VCR.) 1. To begin, follow steps 1–3...

  • Page 12: Connecting A Camcorder

    Connecting a Camcorder The side panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a camcorder to your TV. They allow you to view the camcorder tapes without using a VCR 1. Connect a Video Cable TV Side Panel (or S-Video Cable )between the AV IN2 [VIDEO] S-Video Cable (Not supplied)

  • Page 13: Connecting A Dvd Player/Set-Top Box Via Hdmi

    Connecting a DVD Player/Set-Top Box via HDMI This connection can only be made if there is an HDMI Output connector on the external device. 1. Connect an HDMI Cable DVD Player Rear Panel between the HDMI/DVI IN 1 TV Rear Panel or HDMI/DVI IN 2 connector on the TV and the HDMI connector on the...

  • Page 14: Connecting An Amplifier/Dvd Home Theater

    Connecting an Amplifier/DVD Home Theater 1. Connect Audio Cables between the AUDIO OUT TV Rear Panel [R-AUDIO-L] on the TV Amplifier/DVD Home Theater and AUDIO IN [R-AUDIO-L] on the Amplifier/DVD Home Theater. When an audio amplifier is connected to the “AUDIO OUT [L-AUDIO-R]”...

  • Page 15: Operation

    Operation Turning the TV On and Off Press the POWER button on the remote control. You can also use the POWER button on the front of the panel. Plug & Play Feature When the TV is initially powered on, two basic customer settings proceed automatically and subsequently: 1.

  • Page 16: Changing Channels

    6. Press the ENTER button. Press the buttons to select “Yes” or “No”, then the ENTER button. “Select the time zone in which you live” menu is automatically displayed. 7. Press the buttons to highlight the time zone for your local area (and to move the highlight to the appropriate time zone on the map of the United States).

  • Page 17: Adjusting The Volume

    Adjusting the Volume 1. Press the VOL or VOL buttons to increase or decrease the volume. Using Mute At any time, you can cut off the sound using the MUTE button. 1. Press MUTE and the sound cuts off. The word “ ”...

  • Page 18: Memorizing The Channels

    Memorizing the 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 or CH buttons to scan through the channels. This eliminates the need to change channels by entering the channel digits. There are three steps for memorizing channels: selecting a broadcast source, memorizing the channels (automatic).

  • Page 19: 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, VCR, Cable, DVD, or Set-Top Box. Pressing the corresponding button on the remote control allows you to switch between these modes, and control whichever piece of equipment you choose.
  • Page 20 Setting Up the Remote to Operate Your DVD 1. Turn off your DVD. 2. Press the DVD button on your TV’s remote control. 3. Press the SET button on your TV’s remote control. 4. Using the number buttons on your remote control, enter three digits of the DVD code listed on page 20~21 of this manual for your brand of DVD.
  • Page 21 Remote Control Codes Brand Code Brand Code SAMSUNG 000 001 002 003 004 005 077 078 079 MONTGOMERY WARD 002 025 ADMIRAL 002 005 025 038 AIWA MULTITECH AKAI 007 008 018 026 037 062 064 004 027 032 AUDIO DYNAMICS...
  • Page 22 019 021 023 028 019 021 023 028 PIONEER 004 018 020 044 WARNER 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...
  • Page 23 032 063 SHARP YAMAKAWA 040 073 SANSUI XWAVE SANYO 062 090 ZENITH 076 121 SHINSONIC SAMSUNG STB Product Code Product Code Ground wave STB 001 002 Satellite STB HDD COMBO Premium Satellite STB CABLE STB HDD COMBO Standard CABLE STB...

  • Page 24: To Select The Source

    To Select the Source Use to select TV or other external input sources connected to the TV. Use to select the input source of your choice. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ENTER button to select “Input”. 2.

  • Page 25: Picture Control

    Picture Control Using Automatic Picture Settings Your TV has four automatic picture settings (“Dynamic”, “Standard”, “Movie”, and “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 26: Adjusting The Color Tone

    Each mode can be reset. DNIe Demo(Digital Natural Image engine) Samsung’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.

  • Page 27: Changing The Screen Size

    Changing the Screen Size Screen size selection depends on the type of video input. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the buttons to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. Press the buttons to select “Size”, then press the ENTER button.

  • Page 28: Freezing The Picture

    Freezing the Picture 1. Press the STILL button to freeze a moving picture. Normal sound will still be heard. Press again to cancel. 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 different one in the PIP screen.
  • Page 29 Selecting a Signal Source (External A/V) for PIP. 3. Press the buttons to select “Source”, then press the ENTER button. Select the source of the sub picture (PIP) by pressing the buttons and press the ENTER button. MAIN: TV(Analog) / PIP: HDMI(1, 2) The sub picture can serve different source selections based on what the main picture is set to.

  • Page 30: Sound Control

    Sound Control Customizing the Sound The sound settings can be adjusted to suit your personal preference. (Alternatively, you can use one of the “automatic” settings.) 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the buttons to select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button.

  • Page 31: Choosing A Multi-Channel Sound (Mts) Track - Digital

    Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS) track - Digital The digital-TV transmission system is capable of simultaneous transmission of many audio tracks (for example, simultaneous translations of the program into foreign languages). The availability of these additional “multitracks” depends upon the program. Preferred Language 1.

  • Page 32: Selecting The Internal Mute

    Selecting the Internal Mute Sound output from the TV speakers is muted. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the buttons to select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button. 2. Press the buttons to select “Internal Mute”, then press the ENTER button.

  • Page 33: Setting The On/Off Melody

    Setting the On/Off Melody A melody sound can be set to come on when the TV is powered On or Off. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the buttons to select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button.

  • Page 34: Channel Control

    Channel Control Selecting the Antenna 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the buttons to select “Channel”, then press the ENTER button. 2. Press the ENTER button to select “Antenna”. Press the buttons to select “Air” or “Cable”, then press the ENTER button.

  • Page 35: To Set-Up Your Favorite Channels

    5. Press the buttons to select a channel to add, then press the ENTER button. Press the buttons to select “Add”, then press the ENTER button to add the channel. Press the EXIT button to exit. All selected channels will be shown on “Added menu”. •...

  • Page 36: Using The Channel Lists

    Using the Channel Lists Displays the channel list automatically when you press CH MGR button on the remote. (Choose All, Added, or Favorite) 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the buttons to select “Channel”, then press the ENTER button.

  • Page 37: Labeling Channels

    Labeling Channels 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the buttons to select “Channel”, then press the ENTER button. Press the buttons to select “Name”, then press the ENTER button. 2. Press the buttons to select the channel to be assigned a new name, then press the ENTER button.

  • Page 38: Checking The Digital-Signal Strength

    Checking the Digital-Signal Strength Unlike analog channels, which can vary in reception quality from “snowy” to clear, digital (HDTV) channels have either perfect reception quality or you will not receive them at all. So, unlike analog channels, you cannot fine tune a digital channel. You can, however, adjust your antenna to improve the reception of available digital channels.

  • Page 39: 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.) 1.

  • Page 40: Setting Up The Tv With Your Pc

    Setting up the TV with your PC How to 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. This function does not work in DVI-Digital mode.
  • Page 41 Changing the Screen Position 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the buttons to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Press the buttons to select “PC”, then press the ENTER button. Change to the PC mode first. 2.

  • Page 42: 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.) Option 1: Setting the Clock Manually 1.
  • Page 43 Option 2: Setting the Clock Automatically 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the buttons to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Press the buttons to select “Time”, then press the ENTER button. 2. Press the ENTER button to select “Clock”.
  • Page 44 Setting the Sleep Timer The sleep timer automatically shuts off the TV after a preset time (from 30 to 180 minutes). 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the buttons to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button.

  • Page 45: Function Description

    Function Description Selecting a Menu Language 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the buttons to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Press the buttons to select “Language”, then press the ENTER button. 2. Press the buttons to select the appropriate language: “English”, “Spanish”...

  • Page 46: Selecting The Film Mode

    Selecting the Film Mode On: Automatically senses and processes film signals from all sources and adjusts the picture for optimum quality. Off: Switches off the Film mode. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the buttons to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button.

  • Page 47: Viewing Closed Captions (On-Screen Text Messages) - Analog

    Viewing Closed Captions (On-Screen Text Messages) - Analog The Analog Caption function operates when watching regular analog channels or when you have an analog external component (such as a VCR) connected. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the buttons to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button.

  • Page 48: Viewing Closed Captions (On-Screen Text Messages) - Digital

    Viewing Closed Captions (On-Screen Text Messages) - Digital The Digital Captions function operates on digital channels. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the buttons to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. 2. Press the buttons to select “Caption”, then press the ENTER button.

  • Page 49: Menu Transparency Level

    Menu Transparency Level Adjusts the transparency of the menu screen. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the buttons to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. 2. Press the buttons to select “Menu Transparency”, then press the ENTER button.

  • Page 50: Setting The Function Help

    Setting the Function Help Displays help on the menu functions. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the buttons to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. 2. Press the buttons to select “Function Help”, then press the ENTER button.
  • Page 51 How to Enable/Disable the V-Chip 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the buttons to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. 2. Press the buttons to select “V-Chip”, then press the ENTER button. The message “Enter PIN” will appear. Enter your 4 digit PIN number. 3.
  • Page 52 3. The “V-Chip” screen will appear. Press the buttons to select “TV Parental Guidelines”, then press the ENTER button. 4. The “TV Parental Guidelines” screen will appear. Press the buttons to select one of the six aged based categories: • TV-Y: Young children •...
  • Page 53 How to Set up Restrictions Using the MPAA Ratings: G, PG, PG-13, R, NC-17, 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 lock is on, the TV will automatically block any programs that are coded with objectionable ratings (either MPAA or TV-Ratings).
  • Page 54 How to Set up Restrictions Using the ‘Canadian English’ 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the buttons to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. 2. Press the buttons to select “V-Chip”, then press the ENTER button.
  • Page 55 How to Set up Restrictions Using the ‘Canadian French’ 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the buttons to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. 2. Press the buttons to select “V-Chip”, then press the ENTER button.
  • Page 56 Using the V-Chip for Digital channels Parental restriction information can be used while watching DTV channels. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the buttons to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. 2. Press the buttons to select “V-Chip”, then press the ENTER button.

  • Page 57: Appendix

    The TFT LCD panel uses a panel consisting of sub pixels (LN-S3296D: 3,147,264) which require sophisticated technology to produce. However, there may be few bright or dark pixels on the screen. These pixels will have no impact on the performance of the product.

  • Page 58: Installing The Stand

    Installing the Stand < 3 > < 2 > 1. Place the TV faced down on a soft cloth or cushion on a table. 2. Put the stand into the hole at the bottom of the TV. 3. Insert screw into the hole indicated and tighten. Disconnecting the Stand <...

  • Page 59: Installing The Wall Mount Kit

    Installing the Wall Mount Kit This installation is to be used when attaching the wall mount to a wall. When attaching to other building materials, please contact your nearest dealer. This LCD TV accepts a 200 mm x 200 mm VESA-compliant mounting interface pad. Components (Sold separately) M6 X L14 M4 X L20...

  • Page 60: Using The Anti-Theft Kensington Lock

    1. Insert the locking device into the Kensington slot on the LCD TV (Figure 1), and turn it in the locking direction (Figure 2). 2. Connect the Kensington lock cable. 3. Fix the Kensington lock to a desk or a heavy stationary object. Specifications Model Name LN-S3296D Screen Size (Diagonal) 32 inch Power Supply AC 110 - 120 V, 60 Hz...
  • Page 61 Contact SAMSUNG WORLD-WIDE If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center. Comment contacter Samsung dans le monde Si vous avez des suggestions ou des questions concernant les produits Samsung, veuillez contacter le Service Consommateurs Samsung.

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