Samsung LA40N81BDX, LA46N81BDX, LA46N81BD, LA40N81BD User Manual

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LA40N81BD

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Owner’s Instructions

Before operating the unit,

please read this manual thoroughly,

and retain it for future reference.

BN68-01180B-02

ON-SCREEN MENUS

PC DISPLAY

PICTURE IN PICTURE (PIP)

TELETEXT

▪ 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.

CONNECTING AND PREPARING YOUR TV

List of Parts .......................................................3

Installing the Stand ...........................................3

Installing the Wall Mount Kit ..............................3

Viewing the Control Panel .................................4

Viewing the Connection Panel ..........................5

Viewing the Remote Control .............................8

Installing Batteries in the Remote Control .........9

Switching On and Off ........................................9

Placing Your Television in Standby Mode .........9

Plug & Play .....................................................10

SETTING THE CHANNELS

Storing Channels Automatically ......................11

Storing Channels Manually .............................12

Setting the Channel Manager .........................13

Activating the Child Lock .................................13

Sorting the Stored Channels ...........................14

Assigning Channels Names ............................14

Fine Tuning Channel Reception ......................15

LNA(Low Noise Amplier) ...............................15

Changing the Picture Standard .......................16

SETTING THE PICTURE

Adjusting the Custom Picture ..........................16

Changing the Colour Tone ..............................17

Conguring Detailed Settings on the Picture ..18

 Activating Backlight. .......................................19

Changing the Picture Size ..............................19

Freezing the Current Picture ...........................20

Digital NR / Active Colour / DNIe /

Movie Plus .....................................................20

Resetting the Picture Settings to the Factory

Defaults ...........................................................21

Viewing the Picture In Picture (PIP) ................21

SETTING THE SOUND

Changing the Sound Standard ........................23

Adjusting the Sound Settings ..........................23

Setting the TruSurround XT (SRS TS XT) ......24

Adjusting the Volume Automatically ................24

Selecting the Internal Mute .............................25

Listening to the Sound of the Sub Picture .......25

Resetting the Sound Settings to the Factory

Defaults ...........................................................26

Connecting Headphones ................................26

Selecting the Sound Mode ..............................26

SETTING THE TIME

Setting and Displaying the Current Time ........27

Selecting the Sleep Timer ...............................27

Switching the Television On and Off

Automatically ...................................................28

FUNCTION DESCRIPTION

Using Game Mode ..........................................29

Setting the Blue Screen Mode /

Selecting the Melody

 Setting the Home Theatre PC 

Setting the Light Effect...........

Using the Energy Saving Feature ...................31

HDMI Black Level ...........................................31

USING THE DTV FEATURE

Previewing the DTV Menu System .................32

Updating the Channel List Automatically ........33

Updating the Channel List Manually ...............33

Editing Your Favourite Channels .....................34

Selecting Channel List Displaying Programme Information Viewing the EPG

(Electronic Programme Guide) Information

Using the Scheduled List

Setting the Default Guide ................................38

Viewing All Channels and

Favourite Channels

Selecting the Time Zone Adjusting the Menu Translucency



Setting up the Parental Lock ...........................40

Setting the Subtitle ..........................................41

Selecting the Audio Format .............................41

Viewing Product Information ...........................41

Checking the Signal Information .....................42

Upgrading the Software ..................................42

Resetting .........................................................44



Selecting the Preferred Language

(Subtitle , Audio) ................................................. 44

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English

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USING THE TELETEXT FEATURE

Selecting the Source .......................................45

Editing the Input Source Names .....................45

Teletext Decoder .............................................46

Displaying the Teletext Information .................46

Selecting a Specic Teletext Page ..................47

Using Fastext to Select a Teletext Page .........47

Setting Up Your Remote Control .....................48

Remote Control Codes ...................................50

SETTING THE PC

Setting up Your PC Software

(Based on Windows XP) .................................53

Display Modes ................................................53

Setting the PC .................................................54



Wall-Mount Adjustment (Sold separately)

ABOUT ANYNET

What is Anynet+? ............................................ 56

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Connecting Anynet+ Devices ........................... 56

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Setting Up Anynet+ .......................................... 57



Scanning and Switching between Anynet+



...........55

Devices ............................................................ 57

Recording ......................................................... 58



Listening through a Receiver ........................... 59



Check Points before Requesting Service ......... 59

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RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE

Using the Anti-Theft Kensington Lock .............60

Troubleshooting:

Before Contacting Service Personnel .............60

Technical and Environmental Specications ..61

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Symbol Press Important Note One-Touch

Button

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 Cards (Not available in all locations)

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

Power Cord Cover-Bottom

Warranty card Safety Guide Registration Card

Stand Screw

X 4

Installing the Stand

Stand Cleaning Cloth

< 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.

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.

Do not install your Wall Mount Kit while your TV

is turned on. It may result in personal injury due to electric shock

Remove the stand and cover the bottom hole with a cap and fasten with two screws.

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< 3 >

Viewing the Control Panel

1 2 3 4 5

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

6 5

SOURCE Toggles between all the available input sources (TV, AV1, AV2, S-Video, Component1,

Component2, PC, HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3, DTV). In the on-screen menu, use this button

as you use the ENTER/OK button on the remote control.

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

+ VOL -

Press to increase or decrease the volume. In the on-screen menu, use the + VOL -

button as you use the ◄ and ► buttons on

the remote control.

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4 CH

Press to change channels. In the on-screen menu, use the

button 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.)

(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.

Speakers

Viewing the Connection Panel

1 2 3 4

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.

Power Input

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3 Connecting HDMI IN 1, HDMI IN 2, HDMI IN 3

- 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.

- The external devices that support lower versioned HDMI mode may not implement sound output for the TV with the latest HDMI version (HDMI 1.3).

- In this case, connect to HDMI IN 2 and DVI IN (HDMI 2) "R - AUDIO - L" on the back panel of the TV. Part of lower versioned HDMI cables may cause annoying flickers or no screen display. In this case use the cable that supports the latest HDMI version (HDMI 1.3).

Connecting 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 2 IN 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 1080p

HDMI/DVI 50Hz X X X O O O O

HDMI/DVI 60Hz

Component

X O X X O O O O O O O O O O

- 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)

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 rear 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 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL)

- Connect to a Digital Audio Component.

9 SERVICE1, SERVICE2

- Service connection for qualified service engineer.

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0 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 DVD, you should connect the Set-Top Box to the DVD and connect the 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.

! 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 Selects a target device to be controlled by the Samsung

remote control (TV, DVD, STB, CABLE, VCR) (Refer to page 50-52)

2 Television Standby button 3 Number buttons for direct

channel access

One/Two-digit channel

selection 5 It display "Channel List"

on the screen.

6 Selects the TV and DTV

mode directly

7 VCR/DVD Functions Rewind, Stop, Play/Pause, Fast/Forward

8 Volume increase Volume decrease

9 Temporary sound switch-off 0 Menu display and

change confirmation ! Returns to the previous

menu # Electronic Program Guide

(EPG) display

$ Picture size selection % Sound effect selection ^

Adjusts 5 separate devices

- TV, DVD, STB, CABLE, or

VCR

& When pressing this button, a number of buttons on the remote control (e.g. Selects a target device, volume,

channel buttons) light up

for a few seconds and then turn off to save power. This function is to conveniently use the remote control at night or when dark.

* Available source selection ( Previous channel ) DTV menu display a Records for Live

Broadcasting

(Anynet+ function only,

Refer to page 57)

b P : Next channel P

: Previous channel

c Exit the OSD d Control the cursor in the

menu e Use to see information on

the current broadcast f Runs the Anynet view

functions and sets up Anynet devices.

g Colour buttons :

Press to add or delete channels and to store channels to the favorite channel list in the “Channel

List” menu.

h Picture-In-Picture On / Off i Digital subtitle display j Picture effect selection k Picture freeze l When your remote does not

work, change the batteries and press the "RESET" button for 2-3 seconds before use.

Teletext Functions

6 Exit from the teletext display 0 Teletext index @ Alternately select Teletext,

Double, or Mix.

$ Teletext size selection * Teletext mode selection

(LIST/FLOF)

( Teletext sub page b P : Teletext next page

: Teletext previous page

c Teletext cancel e Teletext reveal g Fastext topic selection h Teletext hold j Teletext store

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, STOP, PLAY/PAUSE 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/DTV 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 (

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 on the remote control or

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

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.

button on the remote control.

, numeric buttons (0~9), TV/DTV button or

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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. Then

press the ENTER/OK button.

The message "Select Home Mode When installing this TV at

Plug & Play

Start Plug & Play.

Enter Exit

home" is displayed with "Shop" or "Home" selected Press the ◄ or ► buttons to select “Shop” or “Home”, then

the ENTER/OK 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.

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

4. The message "Some DTV functions may not be available.Digital Scan?"is displayed with"Yes" or"No" selected,press the ◄ or ►buttons to select "Yes" or"No",then the ENTER/OK button.

The "Auto Store" menu is displayed with the "Start" selected. Press the

ENTER/OK

button. The channel search will start and end automatically. After all the available channels are stored, the "Clock Set" menu appears. Press the ENTER/OK button at any time to interrupt the memorization process.

6. Press the ENTER/OK

button.

Press the ◄ or ► buttons to move to the "Month" , "Day" , "Year", "Hour", "Minute",

Set the "Month" , "Day" , "Year", "Hour", "Minute" 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/OK button

The message “Enjoy your viewing.” is displayed.

7. Press the ENTER/OK button to confirm your setting.

 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/OK button.

2. Press the ENTER/OK

button again, to select "Plug & Play".

3. The message to "Start Plug & Play" is displayed.

Plug & Play 

Language : English 

Time 

Game Mode : Off 

Blue Screen : Off  Melody : Off 

PC  Home Theatre PC

Light Effect : Off 

Start Plug & Play.

Setup

: Off 

Move Enter Return

Plug & Play

Enter Return

- Storing Channels Automatically

- Storing Channels Ma nually

Auto Store Manual Store  Channel Sort  Name Fine

LNA : Off

Channel

Manager

Tune

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/OK button.

▲

2. Press the

3. Press the ENTER/OK

The TV will begin memorizing all of the available channels. Press the ENTER/OK button at any time to interrupt the memorization process and return to the "Channel" menu.

4. After all the available channels are stored, the "Sort" menu appears.

or ▼ button to select “Auto Store" then press the ENTER/OK button.

button.

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  

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Storing Channels Manually

You can store up to 100 channels, including those received via cable networks. When storing channels manually, you can choose: Whether or not to store each of the channels found. The programme number of each stored channel which you wish to identify.

1. Press the Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Channel", then press the ENTER/OK button.

2. Press the

3. Press the ENTER/OK

4. To assign a programme number to a channel, find the correct number by pressing the

button and then press the ENTER/OK button. You can also set a programme number by pressing number buttons on the remote control.

5. Press the

6. Select the colour standard required by pressing the button.

7. Press the

8. Select the sound standard required by pressing the

button. If there is an abnormal sound or no sound, re-select the sound system required.

9. If you know the number of the channel to be stored, press the Press the ENTER/OK button. Select C (Air channel) or S (Cable channel) by pressing the  or  button. Press the  button to select channel. Select the required number by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button and then press the ENTER/OK button. Channel mode: P (Programme mode), C (Air channel mode), S (Cable channel mode) You can also set a channel number by pressing number buttons on the remote control.

10. If you do not know the channel numbers, press the Press the ENTER/OK button. Search by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button and then press the ENTER/OK button.

11. Press the

12. Repeat steps

MENU button to display the menu.

▲

or ▼ button to select "Manual Store", then press the ENTER/OK button.

button to select "Programme".

▲

or ▼ button to select "Colour System", then press the ENTER/OK button.

▲

or ▼ button then, press the ENTER/OK

▲

or ▼ button to select "Sound System", then press the ENTER/OK button.

▲

or ▼ button, then press the ENTER/OK

▲

or ▼ button to select "Channel".

▲

or ▼ button to select "Search".

▲

or ▼ button to select "Store". Press the ENTER/OK button to select "OK".

3 to 11 for each channel to be stored.

▲

or ▼

 Programme: Selects a program number for the channel.  Colour System: Sets the colour supporting system.  Sound System: Sets the sound supporting system.  Channel: Selects a channel.  Search: Scans for the frequency value for the channel.  Store: Saves your settings.

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Setting the Channel Manager

Set the channels according to your preference. You can easily delete, add, or lock the channel you want.

1. Press the

MENU button to display the menu.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Channel", then press the ENTER/OK button.

▲

2. Press the

or ▼ button to select "Channel Manager",

then press the ENTER/OK button.

3. Press the ENTER/OK

4. Press the

5. Press the

►

▲

button again, to select "Channel List".

button to select " " line.

or ▼ button to select the undesired channel,

then press the ENTER/OK button to cancel.

6. Repeat steps 5 for each channel to be selected or canceled

7. Press the

EXIT button to exit.

" " is active when "Child Lock" is selected to "On".

You can select these options by simply pressing the CH LIST button on the remote control.

Then you can press the EXIT button to exit.

Activating the Child Lock

This feature allows you to prevent unauthorized users, such as children, from watching unsuitable programmes by muting out video and audio. Child Lock cannot be released using the buttons on the side. Only the remote control can release the Child Lock setting, so keep the remote control away from children.

1. Press the

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Channel", then press the ENTER/OK button.

2. Press the then press the ENTER/OK button.

3. Press the the ENTER/OK button.

4. Press the ENTER/OK button.

5. Press the then press the ENTER/OK button.

6. Press the

7. Press the lock, then press the ENTER/OK button.

8. Repeat steps

9. Press the

Select "On" or "Off" in "Child Lock" to easily turn the channels which selected on " " to be active or inactive.

MENU button to display the menu.

▲

or ▼ button to select "Channel Manager",

▲

or ▼ button to select "Child Lock", then press

▲

or ▼ button to select "On" or "Off". Press the

▲

or ▼ button to select "Channel List",

►

button to select " " line.

▲

or ▼ button to select the channels you want to

7 for each channel to be locked or unlocked.

EXIT button to exit.

Channel List

P 1 C3

Prog.

0 C--

1 C3

2 BBC 1

3 C74

4 C75

5 C76

6 S3

7 S4

8 S6

9 S7

Add Lock

Move Enter

Page Return

Channel List

Child Lock :

Move Enter Return

Channel List

P 2 C4 BBC1

Prog.

0 C--

1 C3

2 BBC 1

3 C74

4 C75

5 C76

6 S3

7 S4

8 S6

9 S7

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Sorting the Stored Channels

You can exchange the numbers of two channels, in order to:

Modify the numeric order in which the channels have been automatically stored. Give easily remembered numbers to the channels that you watch most often.

Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼

1. button to select "Channel", then press the ENTER/OK button.

2. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Sort", then press the ENTER/OK button.

3. Select the channel number that you wish to change by press

▲

ing the

or ▼ button repeatedly. Press the ENTER/OK button. The selected channel number and name are moved to right side.

4. Press the

▲

or ▼ button to move to the position in which you would like to change and then press the ENTER/OK button. The selected channel is exchanged with the one previously stored to the chosen number.

5. Repeat steps 3 to 4 for another channel to be sorted.

6. Press the

EXIT button to exit.

Assigning Channels Names

Auto Store Manual Store Channel Manager Sort Name Fine Tune

LNA : Off

Move Enter Return

Prog. Ch. Name

C--

1 C23

2 C16 3 C3 4 S1

Move Enter Return

Channel

Sort

      



Channel names will be assigned automatically when channel information is broadcast. These names can be changed, allowing you to assign new names.

1. Press the

MENU button to display the menu.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Channel", then press the ENTER/OK button.

▲

2. Press the

or ▼ button to select "Name", then press the

ENTER/OK button.

3. If necessary, select the channel to be assigned to a new name by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button. Press the ENTER/OK button. The selection bar is displayed around the name box.

4. To...

Select a letter, number or symbol

Move on the next letter

Move back the previous letter

Confirm the name

Then...

Press the  or  button

Press the  button

Press the  button

Press the ENTER/OK button

The characters available are : Letters of the alphabet

(A~Z) / Numbers (0~9) / Special characters ( -, space, / , * , + )

5. Repeat steps

6. Press the

3 to 4 for each channel to be assigned to a new name.

EXIT button to exit.

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Auto Store Manual Store Channel Manager Sort Name Fine Tune

LNA : Off

Move Enter Return

Prog. Ch. Name

0 C-- -----

1 C23 -----

2 C16 ----3 C3 ----4 S1 -----

Move Enter Return

Channel

Name

      

Fine Tuning Channel Reception

Use fine tuning to manually adjust a particular channel for optimal reception.

1. Use the number buttons to directly select the channel that

you want to fine tune.

2. Press the

MENU button to display the menu.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Channel", then press the ENTER/OK button.

3. Press the

▲

or ▼ button to select "Fine Tune", then press

the ENTER/OK button.

◄

4. Press the

Press the ENTER/OK button.

5. Press the

or ► button to adjust the fine tuning.

EXIT button to exit.

Fine tuned channels that have been saved are marked with

an asterisk "*" on the right-hand side of the channel number

in the channel banner. And the channel number turns red.

To reset the fine-tuning, select "Reset" by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button and then press the ENTER/OK button.

LNA (Low Noise Amplier)

If the TV is operating in a weak-signal area, sometimes the LNA

function can improve the reception (a low-noise preamplier boosts the incoming signal).

Press the MENU button to display the menu.

Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select “Channel”, then press the ENTER/OK button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select “LNA”, then press the

ENTER/OK button.

Press the▲ or ▼ buttons to select “On”, or "Off".

Press the ENTER/OK button.

Press the EXIT button to exit.

Auto Store Manual Store Channel Manager Sort Name Fine Tune

LNA : Off 

Move Enter Return

Fine Tune

P 1

Reset

Adjust Save Return

Auto Store Manual Store Channel Manager Sort Name Fine Tune

LNA : Off 

Move Enter Return

Auto Store Manual Store Channel Manager Sort Name Fine Tune

LNA : Off

Move Enter Return

Channel

Off

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Changing the Picture Standard

You can select the type of picture which best corresponds to your viewing requirements.

1. Press the

Press the ENTER/OK button to select "Picture".

2. Press the ENTER/OK

3. Press the

Press the ENTER/OK button.

4. Press the

The Picture mode must be adjusted separately for each input source. You can return to the factory defaults picture settings by selecting the "Reset".

(Refer to "Resetting the Picture Settings to the Factory

Defaults" on page 21)

MENU button to display the menu.

button again, to select "Mode".

▲

or ▼ button to select the desired picture effect.

EXIT button to exit.

 Dynamic: Selects the picture for high-definition in a bright room.

 Standard: Selects the picture for optimum display in a normal environment.

 Movie: Selects the picture for comfortable display in a dark room.

Mode : Dynamic  Contrast 100 Brightness 45 Sharpness 75 Colour 55

Tint G50 R50

Colour Tone : Cool1 

Detailed Settings 

Backlight: : 10  sMore

Mode : Dynamic

Contrast 100 Brightness 50 Sharpness 75 Colour 55

Tint G50 R50

Colour Tone : Cool1

Detailed Settings

Backlight: : 10 sMore

Picture

Move Enter Return

Picture

Dynamic

Standard

Movie

Move Enter Return

You can also press the

P.MODE button on the remote control to select one of the picture settings.

Adjusting the Custom Picture

Your set has several settings which allow you to control picture quality.

1. To select the desired picture effect, follow the

"Changing the Picture Standard" instructions number 1 to 3. on page 16

2. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select a particular item. Press the ENTER/OK button.

3. Press the

◄

or ► button to decrease or increase the value of

a particular item. Press the ENTER/OK button.

4. Press the

EXIT button to exit.

 Contrast: Adjusts the lightness and darkness between objects and the background.  Brightness: Adjusts the brightness of the whole screen.  Sharpness: Adjusts the outline of objects to either sharpen them or make them more dull.  Colour: Adjusts the colours, making them lighter or darker.  Tint(NTSC or DTV):

Adjusts the colour of objects, making them more red or green for a more natural look.

The adjusted values are stored according to the selected Picture mode. In PC Mode, Only "Contrast", "Brightness" can be adjusted.

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Mode : Dynamic  Contrast 100 Brightness 45 Sharpness 75 Colour 55

Tint G50 R50

Colour Tone : Cool1 

Detailed Settings 

Backlight: : 10  sMore

Picture

Move Enter Return

Changing the Colour Tone

You can select the most comfortable colour tone to your eyes.

1. To select the desired picture effect, follow the

"Changing the Picture Standard" instructions number 1 to 3. on page 16

2. Press the  or  button to select "Colour Tone", then press the ENTER/OK button.

3. Press the

 or  button to select the desired colour tone

setting. Press the ENTER/OK button.

4. Press the

EXIT button to exit

 Cool2: Makes the colour temperature bluer than "Cool1" menu.

 Cool1: Makes whites bluish.  Normal: Keeps whites white.  Warm1: Makes whites reddish.  Warm2: Makes the colour temperature redder than

"Warm1" menu.

The adjusted values are stored according to the selected Picture mode. When the picture mode is set to Dynamic or Standard, Warm1 and Warm2 cannot be selected.

Mode : Dynamic  Contrast 100 Brightness 45 Sharpness 75 Colour 55

Tint G50 R50

Colour Tone : Cool1 

Detailed Settings 

Backlight: : 10  sMore

Mode : Dynamic Contrast 100 Brightness 45 Sharpness 75 Colour 55

Tint G50 R50

Colour Tone : Cool1

Detailed Settings

Backlight: : 10 sMore

Picture

Move Enter Return

Picture

Move Enter Return

Cool 2

Cool 1

Normal

Warm 1 Warm 2

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Conguring Detailed Settings on the Picture

You can set detailed picture settings.

1 Press the MENU button to display the menu.

2 Press the ENTER/OK button, to select "Picture".

3 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Detailed Settings, then press the ENTER/OK button.

4 Select the required option by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button,

Mode : Movie  Contrast 100 Brightness 45 Sharpness 75 Colour 55

Tint G50 R50

Colour Tone : Cool1  Detailed Settings  Backlight: : 10  sMore

then press the ENTER/OK button. Available options: Black Adjust, Dynamic Contrast, Gamma, White Balance, My Colour Control, Edge Enhancement, Colour Space.

5 When you are satisfied with your setting, press the ENTER/OK button.

6 Press the EXIT button to exit.

When the picture mode is set to Movie, Detailed

can be selected.

Settings

Black Adjust : Off Dynamic Contrast Gamma : 0 White Balance My Colour Control Edge Enhancement : Off

Colour Space xvYCC

If DNIe is Off, the Detailed Settings cannot be selected

when the Picture mode is in Standard mode.

 Black Adjust: Off/Low/Medium/High You can directly select the black level on the screen to adjust the screen depth.

 Dynamic Contrast: Off/Low/Medium/High You can adjust the screen contrast so that the optimal contrast is provided.

Gamma: -3 ~ 3

You can adjust the middle brightness of pictures.

Press the ◄ or ► button until you reach the optimal setting.

White Balance: R-Offset/G-Offset/B-Offset/R-Gain/G-Gain/B-Gain/Reset

You can adjust the colour temperature for more natural picture colours. R-Offset/G-Offset/B-Offset/R-Gain/G-Gain/B-Gain: Changing the adjustment value will refresh the adjusted screen.

Select the required option by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button, then press the ENTER/OK button. Press the ◄ or ► button until you reach the optimal setting.

Reset: The previously adjusted white balance will be reset to the factory defaults.

 My Colour Control: Pink/Green/Blue/White/Reset This setting can be adjusted to suit your personal preferences. When running the My Colour Control feature, the current picture is captured as a still image before being displayed on the screen.

 Edge Enhancement: On/Off You can emphasize object boundaries.

 Colour Space: Auto/Wide You can set the colour reproduction space for the input signal to Auto or Wide.

 XVYCC: Off/On Setting the xvYCC mode to On increases detail and colour space when watching movies from an

external device (ie. DVD player) connected to the HDMI or Component IN jacks. You must set the

Picture Mode to Movie to enjoy this feature. When you set the xvYCC mode to On the PIP will Off automatically.

Picture

Move Enter Return

Detailed Settings

: Off 

: Auto  : Off 

Move Enter Return

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Samsung LA40N81BDX, LA46N81BDX, LA46N81BD, LA40N81BD User Manual

Contents

List of Parts

Installing the Stand

Installing the Wall Mount Kit

Viewing the Control Panel

Viewing the Connection Panel

Viewing the Remote Control

Installing Batteries in the Remote Control

Switching On and Off

Placing Your Television in Standby Mode

Plug & Play

Storing Channels Automatically

Storing Channels Manually

Setting the Channel Manager

Activating the Child Lock

Sorting the Stored Channels

Assigning Channels Names

Fine Tuning Channel Reception

Changing the Picture Standard

Adjusting the Custom Picture

Changing the Colour Tone