Samsung LA26R71W, LA37R71B, LA26R71BQ User Manual

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LA26R7
LA32R7
LA37R7
LA40R7

Owner’s Instructions

Before operating the unit,

please read this manual thoroughly,

and retain it for future reference.

BN68-01010J-00

ON-SCREEN MENUS

PC DISPLAY

PICTURE IN PICTURE (PIP)

TELETEXT

This device is a Class B digital apparatus.

Register your product at www.samsung.com/global/register

Precautions When Displaying a Still Image

A still image may cause permanent damage to the TV screen.

• Do not display a still image on the LCD panel for more than 2 hours as it can cause screen image retention.
This image retention is also known as "screen burn".
To avoid such image retention, reduce the degree of brightness and contrast of the screen when displaying a still image.

• Watching the LCD TV in 4:3 format for a long period of time may leave traces of borders displayed on the left, right and center

• 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.

of the screen caused by the difference of light emission on the screen.
Playing a DVD or a game console may cause a similar effect to the screen.
Damages caused by the above effect are not covered by the Warranty.

Contents

CONNECTING AND PREPARING YOUR TV

List of Parts .............................................................. 2

Installing the Stand .................................................. 2

Installing the Wall Mount Kit ................................. 2

Viewing the Control Panel ....................................... 3

Viewing the Connection Panel ................................. 4

Viewing the Remote Control .................................... 6

Installing Batteries in the Remote Control ............... 6

Switching On and Off ............................................... 7

Placing Your Television in Standby Mode ................ 7

Plug & Play .............................................................. 7

SETTING THE CHANNELS

Storing Channels Automatically ............................... 8

Storing Channels Manually ...................................... 8

Setting the Channel Manager .................................. 9

Activating the Child Lock ...................................... 10

Sorting the Stored Channels.................................... 10

Assigning Channels Names ..................................... 11

Fine Tuning Channel Reception .............................. 11

SETTING THE PICTURE

Changing the Picture Standard................................ 12

Adjusting the Custom Picture .................................. 12

Changing the Colour Tone ....................................... 12

Resetting the Picture Settings to the

Factory Defaults ....................................................... 13

Changing the Picture Size ....................................... 13

Freezing the Current Picture.................................... 13

Digital Noise Reduction ........................................... 13

DNIe Demo (Digital Natural Image engine) ............. 14

Viewing the Picture In Picture (PIP) ........................ 14

SETTING THE SOUND

Changing the Sound Standard ............................. 15

Adjusting the Sound Settings ............................... 15

Setting the TruSurround XT (SRS TSXT) ............ 16

Adjusting the Volume Automatically ..................... 16

Selecting the Internal Mute................................... 16

Listening to the Sound of the Sub Picture............ 17

Resetting the Sound Settings to the

Factory Defaults ................................................... 17

Connecting Headphones ...................................... 17

SETTING THE TIME

Setting and Displaying the Current Time.............. 17

Setting the Sleep Timer ........................................ 18

Switching the Television

On and Off Automatically ...................................... 18

SETTING THE OTHERS

Choosing Your Language ..................................... 19

Using Game Mode ............................................... 19

Setting the Blue Screen Mode /

Selecting the Melody ........................................... 19

Using the Energy Saving Feature ........................ 20

Selecting the Source ............................................ 20

Editing the Input Source Names .......................... 20

USING THE TELETEXT FEATURE

Teletext Decoder................................................... 21

Displaying the Teletext Information ...................... 21

Selecting a Specific Teletext Page ....................... 22

Using Fastext to Select a Teletext Page .............. 22

SETTING THE PC

Setting up Your PC Software

(Based on Windows XP) ...................................... 23

Display Modes ...................................................... 23

Setting the PC ...................................................... 24

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE

Using the Anti-Theft Kensington Lock .................. 25

Troubleshooting:

Before Contacting Service Personnel .................. 25

Technical and Environmental Specifications ....... 26

Symbol Press Important Note One-Touch

Button

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List of Parts

Please make sure the following items are included with your LCD TV.
If any items are missing, contact your dealer.

M4 X L16

Remote Control &

Batteries (AAA x 2)



Owner’s Instructions

Warranty card / Service Network Card / Safety Guide / Registration Cards (Not available in all locations).

The stand and stand screw may not be included depending on the model.

Power Cord Cover-Bottom Stand Screw

 Warranty card 

Service Network Card

 Safety Guide  Registration Cards

X4

Stand Cleaning Cloth

Installing the Stand

< 2 > < 3 >

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.

The stand is installed for models with the screen size of 40 inch and above.

Installing the Wall Mount Kit

Wall mount items (sold separately) allow you to mount
the TV on the wall.
For detailed information on installing the wall mount,
see the instructions provided with the 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.

Remove the stand and cover the bottom hole with

a cap and fasten with two screws.

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Viewing the Control Panel

The product colour and shape may vary depending on the model.

SOURCE
Toggles between all the available input sources
(TV, AV1, AV2, S-Video, Component1, Component2,
PC, HDMI). In the on-screen menu, use this button
as you use the ENTER button on the remote
control.

26 inch model supports TV, AV1, S-Video, Component1,
Component2, PC, and HDMI only.

MENU
Press to see an on-screen menu of
your TV’s features.

Press to decrease or increase the volume.
In the on-screen menu, use the buttons
as you use the  and  buttons on the remote
control.

Press to change channels.
In the on-screen menu, use the
as you use the  and  buttons on the remote
control. (Without the Remote Control, You can turn
on the TV by using the Channel buttons.)

Speakers

(

Power)

Press to turn the TV on and off.
Power Indicator
Blinks and turns off when the power is on and lights
up in stand-by mode.

Remote Control Sensor

Aim the remote control towards this spot on the TV.

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buttons

Viewing the Connection Panel

[Rear Panel Jacks]
(32 inch / 37 inch / 40 inch)

Power Input

[Rear Panel Jacks]
(26 inch)

[Side Panel Jacks]

(26 inch model does not
have the side panel jacks.)

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.

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Connecting an Aerial or Cable Television Network

To view television channels correctly, a signal must be received by the set from one of the following sources:

- An outdoor aerial / A cable television network / A satellite network

Connecting HDMI/DVI

-

Supports connections between HDMI-connection-enabled AV devices (Set-Top Boxes, DVD players, AV receivers and digital TVs).

- No additional Audio connection is needed for an HDMI to HDMI connection.
What is HDMI?

- “High Definition Multimedia interface” allows the transmission of high definition digital video data and multiple
channels of digital audio (5. 1 channels).

- The HDMI/DVI terminal supports DVI connection to an extended device with the appropriate cable (not supplied).
The difference between HDMI and DVI is that the HDMI device is smaller in size, has the HDCP
(High Bandwidth Digital Copy Protection) coding feature installed, and supports multi - channel digital audio.

You should use the DVI-to-HDMI cable or DVI-HDMI Adapter for the connection, and the “R - AUDIO - L” terminal on

DVI for sound output.

- When connecting this product via HDMI or DVI to a Set Top Box, DVD Player or Games Console etc, make sure that
it has been set to a compatible video output mode as shown in the table below.
Failure to observe this may result in picture distortion, image breakup or no picture.

Supported modes for DVI or HDMI

- Do not attempt to connect the HDMI/DVI connector to a PC or Laptop Graphics Card.
(This will result in a blank screen being displayed)

ends to corresponding component video out connectors on the DTV or DVD.

- If you wish to connect both the Set-Top Box and DTV (or DVD), you should connect the Set-Top Box to the DTV (or DVD)
and connect the DTV (or DVD) to component connector (“PR”, “PB”, “Y”) on your set.

-

- Connect RCA audio cables (optional) to “R - AUDIO - L” on the rear of your set and the other ends to corresponding audio
out connectors on the DTV or DVD.

- This LCD TV displays its optimum picture resolution in 720p mode.

- This LCD TV displays its maximum picture resolution in 1080i mode.

- Connect RCA audio cables to “R - AUDIO - L” on the rear of your set and the other ends to corresponding audio out
connectors on the A/V device.

- Headphone may be connected to the headphone output ( ) on the rear of your set. While the headphone is connected,
the sound from the built-in speakers will be disabled.

connectors on the Amplifier or DVD Home Theater.

- Connect the stereo audio cable (optional) to “AUDIO (PC IN)” on the rear of your set and the other end to “Audio Out” of the
sound card on your computer.

- Connect RCA audio cables to “R - AUDIO - L” on the rear of your set and the other ends to corresponding audio out
connectors on the A/V device.

- If you want to use a locking device, contact the dealer where you purchased the TV.

-

50Hz
60Hz
Component

Connecting Component Devices (DTV/DVD)

- Connect component video cables (optional) to component connector (“PR”, “PB”, “Y”) on the rear of your set and the other

The PR, PB and Y connectors on your component devices (DTV or DVD) are sometimes labeled Y, B-Y and R-Y or Y, Cb and Cr.

Connecting External A/V Devices (AV IN 2)

- Connect RCA or S-VIDEO cable to an appropriate external A/V device such as VCR, DVD or Camcorder.

SERVICE

- Service connection for qualified service engineer.

Connecting AUDIO

- Connect RCA audio cables to “R - AUDIO - L” on the rear of your set and the other ends to corresponding audio in

Connecting Computer

-

Connect the D- Sub cable (optional) to “PC (PC IN)” on the rear of your set and the other end to the Video Card of your computer.

Connecting External A/V Devices (AV IN 1)

- Connect RCA cable to an appropriate external A/V device such as VCR, DVD or Camcorder.

Kensington Lock

- The Kensington lock (optional) is a device used to physically fix the system when used in a public place.

480i

O

X
X

480p

O
O
O

576i

O

X

X

576p

O
X
O

720p

O
O
O

1080i

O
O
O

The place of the Kensington Lock may be different depending on its model.

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Viewing the Remote Control

Television Standby button

Number buttons for direct

channel access

One/Two-digit channel selection

Selects the TV mode directly

It display “Channel Manager”

on the screen.

Volume increase

Volume decrease

Temporary sound switch-off

Menu display and

change confirmation

Sound mode selection

Picture-In-Picture On / Off

Picture effect selection

PIP FUNCTIONS

SOURCE: Input source selection

SWAP: Interchange the main and

sub picture

SIZE: PIP size selection

POSITION: PIP position selection
P : Next channel

P : Previous channel

Sound effect selection

SRS TSXT selection

Available source selection

Previous channel

The performance of the remote control may be affected by bright light.
This is a special remote control for the visually impaired,
and has Braille points on the Power, Channel and Volume buttons.

Selects the PC mode directly

Automatic Power-off

P : Next channel

P : Previous channel

Exit the OSD

Control the cursor in the menu

Use to see information on the

current broadcast

Picture freeze

Picture size selection

Teletext Functions

Exit from the teletext display

Teletext index

Teletext hold

SOURCE: Teletext size selection

SWAP: Teletext store

Teletext mode selection (LIST/FLOF)

Teletext sub page

P : Teletext next page

P : Teletext previous page

Teletext cancel

Teletext reveal

Alternately select Teletext, Double, or Mix.

Fastext topic selection

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. Replace the cover.

Remove the batteries and store them in a cool, dry place if you won’t be using the remote control

for a long time. The remote control can be used up to about 23 feet from the TV.

(Assuming typical TV usage, the batteries last for about one year.)

If the remote control doesn’t work, check the following:

1. Is the TV power on?

2. Are the plus and minus ends of the batteries reversed?

3. Are the batteries drained?

4. Is there a power outage, or is the power cord unplugged?

5. Is there a special fluorescent light or neon sign nearby?

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Switching On and Off

The mains lead is attached to the rear of your set.

1. Plug the mains lead into an appropriate socket.

The standby indicator lights up on the front of the set.

2. Press the button on the front of the set.

You also can press the POWER button or the

The programme that you were watching last is reselected automatically.

TV

button on the remote control to turn the TV on.

3. Press the numeric button (0~9) or channel up/down ( / ) button on the remote control or
button on the right side of the set.

When you switch the set on for the very first time, you will be asked to choose language in which the menus are to be displayed.

4. To switch your set off, press the POWER button again.

Placing Your Television in Standby Mode

Your set can be placed in standby mode in order to reduce the power consumption. The standby mode
can be useful when you wish to interrupt viewing temporarily (during a meal, for example).

1. Press the POWER button on the remote control.

The screen is turned off and a red standby indicator appears on the front of your set.

2. To switch your set back on, simply press the POWER , numeric buttons (0~9) or channel
up/down ( / ) button again.

Do not leave your set in standby mode for long periods of time (when you are away on holiday, for example).

It is best to unplug the set from the mains and aerial.

Plug & Play

When the TV is initially powered on, several basic settings proceed
automatically and subsequently. The following settings are available.

1. Press the POWER button on the remote control.
The message “Start Plug & Play” is displayed with “OK” selected.

2. Select the appropriate language by pressing the  or  button.
Press the ENTER button to confirm your choice.

3. The message “Check antenna input.” is displayed with “OK” selected.
Press the ENTER button.
Please check that the antenna cable is connected correctly.

4. Select the appropriate area by pressing the  or  button.
Press the ENTER button to confirm your choice.

5. The “Auto Store” menu is displayed with the “Start” selected.
Press the ENTER button.

The channel search will start and end automatically.
After all the available channels are stored, the “Clock Set” menu appears.

Press the

ENTER

6. Press the ENTER button.
Select the “Hour”, “Minute” or “am/pm” by pressing the

Set the “Hour”, “Minute” or “am/pm” by pressing the

You can also set the hour and minute by pressing the number buttons on the remote control.

7. Press the ENTER button to confirm your setting.

 Language: Select your language.
 Country: Select your country.
 Auto Store: Automatically scans for and stores channels available in the local area.
 Clock Set: Sets the current time for the TV clock.

button at any time to interrupt the memorization process.

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 or 

 or 

button.

button.