Samsung LA46S8, LA37S8, LA32S8, LA40S8 User Manual
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Owner’s Instructions
Before operating the unit,
please read this manual thoroughly,
and retain it for future reference.
BN68-01223A-00
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. _______________
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.
© 2007 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.
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 .............................7
Installing Batteries in the Remote Control .........8
Switching On and Off ........................................8
Placing Your Television in Standby Mode .........8
Plug & Play .......................................................9
SETTING THE CHANNELS
Storing Channels Automatically ......................10
Storing Channels Manually .............................11
Setting the Channel Lists ................................12
Activating the Child Lock .................................12
Sorting the Stored Channels ...........................13
Assigning Channels Names ............................13
Fine Tuning Channel Reception ......................14
Changing the Picture Standard .......................14
SETTING THE PICTURE
Adjusting the Custom Picture ..........................15
Changing the Colour Tone ..............................15
Conguring Detailed Settings on the Picture ..16
Activating Backlight. .......................................17
Changing the Picture Size ..............................17
Freezing the Current Picture ...........................18
Digital NR / Active Colour / DNIe ....................18
Resetting the Picture Settings to the Factory
Defaults ...........................................................19
Viewing the Picture In Picture (PIP) ................19
SETTING THE SOUND
Changing the Sound Standard ........................21
Adjusting the Sound Settings ..........................21
Setting the TruSurround XT (SRS TS XT) ......22
Adjusting the Volume Automatically ................22
Selecting the Internal Mute .............................23
Listening to the Sound of the Sub Picture .......23
Resetting the Sound Settings to the Factory
Defaults ...........................................................24
Connecting Headphones ................................24
Selecting the Sound Mode ..............................24
SETTING THE TIME
Setting and Displaying the Current Time ........25
Selecting the Sleep Timer ...............................25
Switching the Television On and Off
Automatically ...................................................26
FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
Choosing Your Language ................................27
Using Game Mode ..........................................27
Setting the Blue Screen Mode /
Selecting the Melody ......................................28
Setting the Home Theater PC .........................28
Using the Energy Saving Feature ...................29
HDMI Black Level ...........................................29
Selecting the Source .......................................30
Editing the Input Source Names .....................30
USING THE TELETEXT FEATURE
Teletext Decoder .............................................31
Displaying the Teletext Information .................31
Selecting a Specic Teletext Page ..................32
Using Fastext to Select a Teletext Page .........32
Setting up Your PC Software
(Based on Windows XP) .................................
33
Display Modes ................................................33
Setting the PC .................................................34
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE
Wall-Mount Adjustment (LA40S8, LA46S8)
(Sold Separately) ............................................35
Using the Anti-Theft Kensington Lock .............36
Troubleshooting:
Before Contacting Service Personnel .............36
Technical and Environmental Specications ..37
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 Safety Guide Registration Card
Warranty 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
X 4
Stand Cleaning Cloth
Installing the Stand
< 2 >
1. Place the TV faced down on a soft cloth or cushion on a table.
Put the stand into the hole at the bottom of the TV.
2.
3. Insert screw into the hole indicated and tighten.
The stand is installed for models with the screen size of 37 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.
1
SOURCE
Toggles between all the available input
sources (TV, AV.1, AV.2, S-Video, Component1,
Component2, PC, HDMI1, HDMI2).
In the on-screen menu, use this button as you
use the ENTER button on the remote
control.
2
MENU
Press to see an on-screen menu of your TV’s
features.
3
+ VOL -
Press to increase or decrease the volume.
In the on-screen menu, use the + VOL -
buttons as you use the ◄ and ► buttons on
the remote control.
4 CH
Press to change channels.
In the on-screen menu, use the
buttons 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.)
5
Speakers
6
(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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CH
Viewing the Connection Panel
2
4
7
6
0
1 2 3
9
Power Input
8
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.
- 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.
2 Connecting AUDIO
- Connect RCA audio cables to “R - AUDIO - L” on the rear of your set and the other ends to
corresponding audio in connectors on the Amplifier or DVD Home Theater.
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3
HDMI IN 1, HDMI IN 2
- Supports connections between HDMI-connection-enabled AV devices (Set-Top Boxes, DVD players)
- 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.
DVI IN(HDMI 2)(AUDIO R/L)
- 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.
- When using an HDMI/DVI cable connection, it is only possible from the HDMI IN 2 terminal.
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.
Supported modes for HDMI/DVI and Component
480i 480p 576i 576p 720p 1080i
HDMI/DVI 50Hz X X X O O O
HDMI/DVI 60Hz
Component
X O X X O O
O O O O O O
4 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
6 Connecting External A/V Devices
- Connect RCA or S-VIDEO cable to an appropriate external A/V device such as VCR, DVD or
Camcorder.
- Connect RCA audio cables to "R - AUDIO - L" on the rear of your set and the other ends to corre
sponding audio out connectors on the A/V device.
- Headphone may be connected to the headphone output (5) on the side of your set. While the
head phone is connected, the sound from the built-in speakers will be disabled.
7 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.
- 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.
8 SERVICE
- Service connection for qualified service engineer.
- Auto Wall-Mount (Refer to page 35)
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9 Connecting Component Devices (DVD)
- Connect component video cables (optional) to component connector ("PR", "PB", "Y") on the rear of
your set and the other ends to corresponding component video out connectors on the DVD.
- If you wish to connect both the Set-Top Box and (or DVD), you should connect the Set-Top Box to
the (or DVD) and connect the (or DVD) to component connector ("PR", "PB", "Y") on your set.
- The PR, PB and Y connectors on your component devices (DVD) are sometimes labeled Y, B-Y and
R-Y or Y, Cb and Cr.
- 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 DVD.
- This LCD TV displays its optimum picture resolution in 720p mode.
- This LCD TV displays its maximum picture resolution in 1080i mode.
0 Kensington Lock
- The Kensington lock (optional) is a device used to physically fix the system when used in a public
place.
- If you want to use a locking device, contact the dealer where you purchased the TV.
- The place of the Kensington Lock may be different depending on its model.
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Viewing the Remote Control
1 Television Standby button
2 Number buttons for direct
channel access
3 One/Two-digit channel
selection
4 Selects the TV mode
directly
5 Used to display Channel
Lists on the screen.
6 Volume increase
Volume decrease
7 Temporary sound switch-off
8
Menu display and
change confirmation
9 Sound mode selection
0 Returns to the previous
menu.
! Picture effect selection
@ Adjusts screen brightness
to save energy.
#
Sound effect selection
$ SRS TS XT selection
% Available source selection
^ Previous channel
&
Selects the HDMI mode
directly.
Automatic Power-off
*
P : Next channel
(
P : Previous channel
) Exit the OSD
Control the cursor in the
a
menu
b Use to see information on
the current broadcast
c Picture freeze
e Picture size selection
f
PIP: Picture-In-Picture
On/Off
SOURCE: Input source
POSITION: PIP position
P
P : Previous channel
Teletext Functions
4 Exit from the teletext
display
8 Teletext index
% Teletext mode selection
(LIST/FLOF)
^ Teletext sub page
P : Teletext next page
(
P : Teletext previous page
Teletext cancel
)
b Teletext reveal
d
Alternately select Teletext,
Double, or Mix.
9!ce
Fastext topic selection
f
PIP:
f
SOURCE:
f
POSITION:
selection
selection
: Next channel
Teletext Hold
Teletext Store
Teletext size
selection
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.
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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?
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
You also can press the POWER button or the TV button on the remote control to turn
the TV on.
The programme that you were watching last is reselected automatically.
3. Press the numeric button (0~9) or channel up/down ( / ) button on the remote control or
CH
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 on the front of the set.
button on the right side of the set.
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
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.
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, numeric buttons (0~9), TV button or
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. Selecttheappropriatelanguagebypressingthe▲or▼button.
Plug & Play
Start Plug & Play.
OK
Enter Exit
Press the ENTER button to confirm your choice.
3. Press the
◄
or ► buttons to select “Shop” or “Home”, then the ENTER button.
We recommend setting the TV to Home mode for the best picture in your home envronment.
Shop mode is only intended for use in retail environments.
If the unit is accidentally set to Shop mode and you want to return to Dynamic (Home) mode,
press the Volume button and then hold down the MENU button for five seconds on the side
panel of the TV.
4. The message "Check antenna input." is displayed with "OK" selected.
Press the ENTER button.
Please check that the antenna cable is connected correctly.
5. SelecttheappropriateAreabypressingthe▲or▼button.
Press the ENTER button to confirm your choice.
6.
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 button at any time to interrupt the memorization process.
7. Press the ENTER button.
Select the "Month" , "Day" , "Year", "Hour", "Minute" and "am/pm" by pressing the ◄ or ► button..
Set the "Month" , "Day" , "Year", "Hour", "Minute" and "am/pm" by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button.
You can also set the hour and minute by pressing the number buttons on the remote control.
When you have finished, press the ENTER button
The message “Enjoy your viewing” is displayed.
8. Press the ENTER button to confirm your setting.
Language
: Select your language.
Area : Select your country.
Auto Store
Clock Set
: Automatically scans for and stores channels available in the local area.
: Sets the current time for the TV clock.
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If you want to reset this feature...
1. Press the MENU button to display the menu.
Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Setup", then press the
ENTER button.
2. Press the ENTER
button again, to select "Plug & Play".
3. The message to "Start Plug & Play" is displayed.
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TV
Plug & Play
Language : English
Time
Game Mode : Off
Blue Screen : Off
Melody : Off
PC
sMore
Move Enter Return
Plug & Play
Start Plug & Play.
OK
Enter Return
Setup
- Storing Channels Automatically
- Storing Channels Manually
TV
Area :
Auto Store
Manual Store
Channel Manager
Sort
Name
Fine Tune
Channel
Asia/W.Europe
Move Enter Return
Storing Channels Automatically
You can scan for the frequency ranges available to you (and availability depends on your country).
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.
1. Press the MENU button to display the menu.
Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Channel", then press the ENTER button.
2. Press the ENTER
3. Select the appropriate area by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button.
Press the ENTER button to confirm your choice.
4. Press the
5. Press the ENTER
The TV will begin memorizing all of the available channels.
Press the ENTER button at any time to interrupt the memorization process and return to the
"Channel" menu.
6. After all the available channels are stored, the "Sort" menu appears.
button to select “Area”.
▲
or ▼ button to select “Auto Store" then press the ENTER button.
button.
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