Samsung LA52F71B User Manual

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Owner’s Instructions
Before operating the unit,
please read this manual thoroughly,
and retain it for future reference.
BN68-01117U-01
ON-SCREEN MENUS
PC DISPLAY
TELETEXT
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.
© 2006 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.

Contents

English
CONNECTING AND PREPARING YOUR TV
List of Parts....................................................................................... 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 ......................................................... 13
Adjusting the Colour Tone with the Preferred Colour
Component...................................................................................... 13
Resetting the Picture Settings to the
Factory Defaults ............................................................................. 14
Changing the Picture Size .......................................................... 14
Freezing the Current Picture ..................................................... 14
Digital Noise Reduction .............................................................. 15
DNIe Demo (Digital Natural Image engine) ........................ 15
Viewing the Picture In Picture (PIP) ........................................ 16
SETTING THE SOUND
Changing the Sound Standard ........................................... 17
Adjusting the Sound Settings ............................................. 17
Setting the TruSurround XT (SRS TSXT ) ........................... 17
Adjusting the Volume Automatically ................................ 18
Selecting the Internal Mute .................................................. 18
Listening to the Sound of the Sub Picture...................... 18
Resetting the Sound Settings to the
Factory Defaults ........................................................................ 19
Connecting Headphones ...................................................... 19
Selecting the Sound Mode ................................................... 19
SETTING THE OTHERS
Choosing Your Language ...................................................... 21
Using Game Mode ................................................................... 21
Setting the Blue Screen Mode /
Selecting the Melody ............................................................. 22
Using the Energy Saving Feature ....................................... 22
Setting the Blue Eye ................................................................ 22
Selecting the Source ............................................................... 23
Editing the Input Source Names ........................................ 23
USING THE TELETEXT FEATURE
Teletext Decoder ...................................................................... 24
Displaying the Teletext Information .................................. 24
Selecting a Specific Teletext Page ...................................... 25
Using Fastext to Select a Teletext Page ............................ 25
Setting Up Your Remote Control ........................................ 26
Remote Control Codes ........................................................... 28
SETTING THE PC
Setting up Your PC Software
(Based on Windows XP) ......................................................... 31
Display Modes ........................................................................... 31
Setting the PC ............................................................................ 32
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE
Using the Anti-Theft Kensington Lock ............................. 33
Troubleshooting:
Before Contacting Service Personnel ............................... 33
Technical and Environmental Specifications ................ 34
SETTING THE TIME
Setting and Displaying the Current Time ........................ 19
Setting the Sleep Timer.......................................................... 20
Switching the Television
On and Off Automatically ..................................................... 20
Symbol Press Important Note One-Touch
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Button

List of Parts

Please make sure the following items are included with your LCD TV. If any items are missing, contact your dealer.
Remote Control & Batteries
(AAA x 2)
Owner’s Instructions
Warranty card / Safety Guide / Registration Cards (Not available in all locations)
Power Cord Cover-Bottom Cleaning Cloth
Warranty card Safety Guide Registration Cards

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, HDMI1, HDMI2). In the on-screen menu, use this button as you use the ENTER on the remote control.
button
Press to change channels. In the on-screen menu, use the as you use the and buttons on the remote control. on the TV by using the Channel buttons.)
(Without the Remote Control, you can turn
buttons
MENU
Press to see an on-screen menu of your TV’s features.
Press to increase or decrease the volume. In the on-screen menu, use the as you use the and buttons on the remote control.
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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Viewing the Connection Panel

[Rear Panel Jacks]
Power Input
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.
[Side Panel Jacks]
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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 (HDMI/DVI IN 1, HDMI IN 2)
-
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 HDMI/DVI and COMPONENT
480i 50 Hz 60 Hz
- 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)
- 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.
- 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 (
Component
Connecting External A/V Devices (AV IN 1)
- Connect RCA cable to an appropriate external A/V device such as VCR, DVD or Camcorder.
Connecting External A/V Devices
- Connect RCA or S-VIDEO cable to an appropriate external A/V device such as VCR, DVD or Camcorder.
X X O
480p
X O O
While the headphone is connected, the sound from the built-in speakers will be disabled.
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
connectors on the Amplifier or DVD Home Theater.
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.
Connecting Component Devices (DTV/DVD)
- Connect component video cables (optional) to component connector (“P
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 (“P
-
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.
- 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 1080p mode.
- This LCD TV displays its maximum picture resolution in 1080p 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.
576i
X X O
) on the rear of your set.
R”, “ P B”, “Y”) on your set.
576p
O X O
R”, “ P B”, “Y”) on the rear of your set and the other
720p
O O O
1080i
O O O
1080p
O O O
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Viewing the Remote Control

Selects a target device to be controlled by the Samsung remote
control
(TV, DVD, STB, CABLE, VCR)
(Refer to page 26~30)
Television Standby button
Number buttons for direct channel access
One/Two-digit channel selection
It displays "Channel Manager" on the screen.
Selects the TV mode directly
VCR/DVD Functions Rewind, Stop, Play/Pause,
Fast/Forward
Volume increase Volume decrease
Temporary sound switch-off
Menu display and change confirmation
Picture-In-Picture On / Off
Picture effect selection
Sound effect selection
Sound mode selection
SRS TSXT selection
SET: Adjusts 5 separate devices - TV,
DVD, STB, CABLE, or VCR. RESET: When your remote does not work, change the batteries and press the “RESET” button for 2-3 seconds before use.
Available source selection
When pressing this button, a number of
buttons on the remote control (e.g. Selects a target device, volume, channel and MUTE 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.
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.

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 batterie
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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Previous channel
Automatic Power-off
Selects the PC mode directly
P : Next channel P
: Previous channel
Exit the OSD Control the cursor in the menu
Use to see information on the current broadcast
Picture size selection
Picture freeze
Input source selection
Teletext Functions
Exit from the Teletext display
Teletext index
Teletext hold Teletext size selection
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

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
The screen is turned off and a blue standby indicator appears on the front of your set.
button on the remote control.
2. To switch your set back on, simply press the POWER , numeric buttons (0~9) or channel up/down (
It is best to unplug the set from the mains and aerial.
/ ) button again.
Do not leave your set in standby mode for long periods of time (when you are away on holiday, for example).

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.
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, press and hold the MENU button on the side
panel of the TV for five seconds to return to Dynamic (Home) mode.
3. Select the appropriate language by pressing the  or button. Press the ENTER button to confirm your choice.
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. Select the appropriate area by pressing the  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
7. Press the ENTER button. Select the “Hour” or “Minute”, “am/pm” by pressing the
Set the “Hour” or “Minute” , “am/pm” by pressing the
You can also set the hour and minute by pressing the number buttons on the remote control.
8. Press the ENTER button to confirm your setting.
Language: Select your language. Area: 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.
or
or
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button.
button.
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.
- Storing Channels Automatically
- Storing Channels Manually

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
2. Press the ENTER button to select “Area”.
3. Select the appropriate country by pressing the or button.
Press the ENTER button to confirm your choice.
4. Press the or button to select “Auto Store”, then press the
5. Press the ENTER button.
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.
ENTER button.
ENTER button.

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 MENU button to display the menu. Press the  or  button to select “Channel”, then press the
2. Press the or button to select “Manual Store”, then press the
3. Press the
ENTER button to select “Programme”.
4. To assign a programme number to a channel, find the correct number by pressing the  or button and then press the
You can also set a programme number by pressing the number buttons on the remote control.
ENTER button.
ENTER button.
ENTER button.
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5. Press the or button to select “Colour System”, then press the ENTER button.
6. Select the colour standard required by pressing the or button then, press the
7. Press the or button to select “Sound System”, then press the
ENTER button.
8. Select the sound standard required by pressing the  or button, then press the
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 or button to select “Channel”. Press the ENTER button.
ENTER button.
ENTER 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
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.
ENTER button.
10. If you do not know the channel numbers, press the  or button to select “Search”. Press the ENTER button. Search by pressing the  or  button and then press the ENTER button.
11. Press the or button to select “Store”. Press the ENTER button to select “OK”.
12. Repeat steps 3 to 11 for each channel to be stored.
Programme: Selects a program number for the channel. Colour System: Sets the colour supporting system. Sound System: Sets the sound supporting system.

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
2.
Press the or button to select “Channel Manager”,
then press the ENTER button.
3.
Press the ENTER button again, to select “Channel Manager”.
.
Press the button to select “ ” line.
4
.
Press the or button to select the undesired channel,
5
then press the ENTER 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 MGR button on the remote control.
Channel: Selects a channel. Search: Scans for the frequency value for the channel. Store: Saves your settings.
ENTER button.
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