Samsung LE32C650, LE32C652, LE32C653, LE32C654, LE37C650 User Guide

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Figures and illustrations in this User Manual are provided for reference only and may differ from actual product appearance. Product design and speciﬁcations may be changed without notice.

Digital TV notice

1. Functionalities related to Digital TV (DVB) are only available in countries/areas where DVB-T (MPEG2 and MPEG4 AVC) digital terrestrial signals are broadcasted or where you are able to access to a compatible DVB-C (MPEG2 and MPEG4 AAC) cable-TV service. Please check with your local dealer the possibility to receive DVB-T or DVB-C signal.

2. DVB-T is the DVB European consortium standard for the broadcast transmission of digital terrestrial television and DVB-C is that for the broadcast transmission of digital TV over cable. However, some differentiated features like EPG (Electric Programme Guide), VOD (Video On Demand) and so on, are not included in this speciﬁcation. So, they cannot be workable at this moment.

3. Although this TV set meets the latest DVB-T and DVB-C standards, as of [August, 2008], the compatibility with future DVB-T digital terrestrial and DVB-C digital cable broadcasts cannot be guaranteed.

4. Depending on the countries/areas where this TV set is used some cable-TV providers may charge an additional fee for such a service and you may be required to agree to terms and conditions of their business.

5. Some Digital TV functions might be unavailable in some countries or regions and DVB-C might not work correctly with some cable service providers.

6. For more information, please contact your local Samsung customer care centre.

The reception quality of TV may be affected due to differences in broadcasting method between the countries. Please check the TV performance in

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the local SAMSUNG Authorized Dealer, or the Samsung Call Centre whether it can be improved by reconﬁguring TV setting or not.

Still image warning

Avoid displaying still images (like jpeg picture ﬁles) or still image element (like TV programme logo, panorama or 4:3 image format, stock or news bar at screen bottom etc.) on the screen. Constant displaying of still picture can cause ghosting of LCD screen, which will affect image quality. To reduce risk of this effect, please follow below recommendations:

Avoid displaying the same TV channel for long periods.• Always try do display any image on full screen, use TV set picture format menu for best possible match.• Reduce brightness and contrast values to minimum required to achieve desired picture quality, exceeded values may speed up the burnout process.• Frequently use all TV features designed to reduce image retention and screen burnout, refer to proper user manual section for details.•

Securing the Installation Space

Keep the required distances between the product and other objects (e.g. walls) to ensure proper ventilation. Failing to do so may result in ﬁre or a problem with the product due to an increase in the internal temperature of the product.

When using a stand or wall-mount, use parts provided by Samsung Electronics only.

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If you use parts provided by another manufacturer, it may result in a problem with the product or an injury due to the product falling.

The appearance may differ depending on the product.

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Installation with a stand. Installation with a wall-mount.

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Correct disposal of batteries in this product (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate battery return systems)

This marking on the battery, manual or packaging indicates that the batteries in this product should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working life. Where marked, the chemical symbols Hg, Cd or Pb indicate that the battery contains mercury, cadmium or lead above the reference levels in EC Directive 2006/66. If batteries are not properly disposed of, these substances can cause harm to human health or the environment. To protect natural resources and to promote material reuse, please separate batteries from other types of waste and recycle them through your local, free battery return system.

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Contents

Getting Started

Connections

Basic Features

Advanced Features

4 Accessories 4 Viewing the Control Panel 5 Viewing the Remote Control 6 Connecting to an Antenna 6 Plug & Play (Initial Setup)

7 Connecting to an AV Device 8 Connecting to an Audio Device 9 Changing the Input Source

9 How to Navigate Menus 10 Using the INFO button (Now & Next guide) 10 Planning Your Viewing 12 Channel Menu 13 Picture Menu 16 Sound Menu 18 Setup Menu 20 Support Menu

22 Connecting to a PC 23 Network Connection 29 Media Play 36 Anynet+ 39 Internet@TV 42 AllShare

Other Information

This function can be used by

pressing the TOOLS button on the

remote control.

44 Analogue Channel Teletext Feature 45 Installing the Wall Mount 46 Assembling the Cables 47 Anti-Theft Kensington Lock 47 Securing the TV to the Wall 48 Troubleshooting 51 Speciﬁcations 52 Index 53 Warning! Important Safety Instructions 54 Wiring the Mains Power Supply Plug (UK Only) 54 Warranty Card

Check the Symbol!

Note One-Touch Button

Getting Started

Accessories

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

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The items’ colours and shapes may vary depending on the models.

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Remote Control & Batteries (AAA x 2) y Owner’s Instructions y

Blanking Bracket y Cable tie y Holder-Ring (4ea) y

See separate guide for installing the stand.

Cleaning Cloth y Power Cord y

(46 ~ 55 inch TVs)

Stand (1EA) y Guide Stand (1EA) y Screws (9EA) y

(32 inch model only: 8EA)

(M4 X L12)

Viewing the Control Panel

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

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Power IndicatorRemote control sensor

Speakers

(Power)

Power Indicator Blinks and turns off when the power is on and lights up in standby mode.

SOURCE

MENU Displays an on-screen menu, the OSD (on screen display), of your TV’s features.

Remote control sensor Aim the remote control towards this spot on the TV.

Standby mode

Do not leave your TV in standby mode for long periods of time (when you are away on a holiday, for example). A small amount of electric power is still consumed even when the power button is turned off. It is best to unplug the power cord.

Turns the TV on or off.

Toggles between all the available input sources. In the on-screen menu, use this button as you would use the ENTERE button on the remote control.

Adjusts the volume. In the OSD, use the Y buttons as you would use the ◄ and ► buttons on the remote control.

Changes the channels. In the OSD, use the z buttons as you would use the ▼ and ▲ buttons on the remote control.

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01 Getting Started

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Viewing the Remote Control

ABCD

This is a special remote control for the visually impaired persons and has Braille points on the Power, Channel, and

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Volume buttons.

Turns the TV on and off. (P. 6)

Displays and selects the available video

sources. (P. 9)

Press to directly access to channels.

Alternately select Teletext ON, Double,

Mix or OFF.

Adjusts the volume.

Displays the main on-screen menu.

(P. 9)

Displays the Content View, which includes

Guide, Internet@TV, Media Play, and AllShare.

Quickly selects frequently used functions.

Selects on-screen menu items and change

menu values.

Returns to the previous menu.

Buttons in the Channel Manager, Internet@

TV, Media Play menu, etc.

Use these buttons in the Media Play and

Anynet+ modes. (P. 29, 36)

(: controls recording on Samsung recorders

with the Anynet+ feature)

When the ON/OFF light button is set to ON and a certain button is pressed, the remote control buttons will be lit for a moment. (Using the remote control with this button set to On will reduce the battery usage time.)

Returns to the previous channel.

Cuts off the sound temporarily.

Changes channels.

Displays channel list on the screen. (P. 13)

Displays the EPG (Electronic Programme Guide). (P. 10)

Displays information on the TV screen. (P. 10)

Exits the menu.

MEDIA.P: Views the Media play. (P. 29) INTERNET: Links to various Internet services.

(P. 39)

DUAL I-II: Selects sound mode. (P. 17) AD: Audio Description selection. (Not available in

some locations) (P. 17)

P.SIZE: Choose the picture size. (P. 15) SUBT.: Digital subtitle display (P. 19)

Installing batteries (Battery size: AAA)

NOTE

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Use the remote control within 23 feet from the TV.

Bright light may affect the per formance of the remote

control. Avoid using nearby special fluorescent light or neon signs.

The colour and shape may vary depending on the model.

Getting Started

Connecting to an Antenna

When the TV is initially powered on, basic settings proceed automatically.

Preset: Connecting the mains and antenna.

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VHF/UHF Antenna

Power Input

Plug & Play (Initial Setup)

When the TV is initially powered on, a sequence of on-screen prompts will assist in conﬁguring basic settings. Press the

POWERP button. Plug & Play is available only when the Input source is set to TV.

To return to the previous step, press the red button.

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Selecting a language

Selecting Store Demo

or Home Use

Selecting a country

Selecting an antenna

Selecting a channel

Setting the Clock

Mode Viewing the HD

Connection Guide. Enjoy your TV.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button, then press the ENTERE button. Select the desired OSD (On Screen Display) language. Press the ◄ or ► button, then press the ENTERE button.

Select the y Home Use mode. Store Demo Mode is for retail environments.

Return the unit’s settings from y Store Demo to Home Use (standard): Press the volume button on the TV. When the OSD

volume is displayed, press and hold MENU for 5 sec. Press the ▲ or ▼ button, then press the ENTERE button. Select the appropriate country. If the desired country does not exist on the menu, select

Others.

After selecting the country in the ✎Country menu, some models may proceed with an

additional option to setup the pin number.

When you input the PIN number, ✎0-0-0-0 is not available. Press the ▲ or ▼ button, then press the ENTERE button. Select Air or Cable. Press the ▲ or ▼ button, then press the ENTERE button. Select the channel source to memorise. When setting the antenna source to Cable, a step

appears allowing you to assign numerical values (channel frequencies) to the channels. For more information, refer to Channel → Auto Store (P. 12).

Press the ✎ENTERE button at any time to interrupt the memorization process. Set the Clock Mode automatically or manually.

The connection method for the best HD screen quality is displayed.

Press the ENTERE button.

Cable

ANT OUT

If You Want to Reset This Feature...

Select Setup - Plug & Play (Initial Setup). Enter your 4 digit PIN number. The default PIN number is “0-0-0-0.” If you want to change the PIN number, use the Change PIN function.

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Connections

W R

R PB Y

R-AUDIO-L

R PB Y

R-AUDIO-L

R PB Y

W W

BGRRWY

BGRR

W W

BGRR

R-AUDIO-L

R PB Y

Connecting to an AV Device

Using an HDMI / DVI Cable: HD connection (up to 1080p)

Available devices: DVD, Blu-ray player, HD cable box, HD STB (Set-Top-Box) satellite receiver, cable box, satellite receiver (STB)

DVD

02 Connections

Red White

HDMI IN 1 ✎(DVI), 2, 3, 4 / PC/DVI AUDIO IN

When using an HDMI/DVI cable connection, you must use the xHDMI IN 1(DVI) jack. For the DVI cable connection, use a DVI to HDMI cable or DVI-HDMI (DVI to HDMI) adapter for video connection and the PC/DVI

AUDIO IN jacks for audio.

If an external device such as a DVD / Blu-ray player / cable box / xSTB satellite receiver supporting a HDMI versions older than 1.3 is connected, the T V may operate abnormally (e.g. no screen display / no sound / annoying flicker / abnormal colour).

If there is no sound after connecting an HDMI cable, check the HDMI version of the external device. If you

suspect the version is older than 1.3, contact the provider of the device to confirm the HDMI version and request an upgrade.

It x is recommended you purchase an HDMI-certified cable. Otherwise, the screen may appear blank or a connection error may occur.

Using a Component (up to 1080p) or Audio / Video (480i only) Cable and Using a Scart Cable

Available devices: VCR, DVD, Blu-ray player, cable box, STB satellite receiver

HDMI OUT

AUDIO OUT

DVI OUT

Yellow Red White

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO OUT

Blu-ray player DVDVCR

AUDIO OUT

COMPONENT OUT

Red Blue Green

In ✎Ext. mode, DTV Out supports MPEG SD Video and Audio only.

To obtain the best picture quality, the Component connection is recommended over the A/V connection.

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Connections

Connecting to an Audio Device

Using an Optical or Audio Cable Connection

Available devices: digital audio system, ampliﬁer, DVD home theatre

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DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL)

When a digital audio system is connected to the xDIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) jack, decrease the volume of both the TV and the system.

5.1 CH (channel) audio is available when the T V is connected to an external device supporting 5.1 CH.

When the receiver (home theatre) is set to on, you can hear sound output from the TV’s xoptical jack. When the TV is receiving a DTV signal, the TV will send 5.1 CH sound to the home theatre receiver. When the source is a digital component such as a DVD / Blu-ray player / cable box / STB (Set-Top-Box) satellite receiver and is connected to the TV via HDMI, only 2 CH audio will be heard from the home theatre receiver. If you want to hear 5.1 CH audio, connect the digital audio out jack from your DVD / Blu-ray player / cable box / STB satellite receiver directly to an amplifier or home theatre.

Headphones

✎ H

headphones are connected, the sound from the built-in speakers will be disabled.

Sound function may be restricted when connecting headphones to the TV.

Headphone volume and TV volume are adjusted separately.

: You can connect your headphones to the headphones output on your set. While the

OPTICAL

Digital Audio

System

Headphone

CONNECTIONS COMMON INTERFACE Slot

To watch paid channels, the “CI or CI+ CARD” must be inserted.

If you do not insert the “CI or CI+ CARD,” some channels will y display the message “Scrambled Signal”.

The pairing information containing a telephone number, the “CI or y CI+ CARD” ID the Host ID and other information will be displayed in about 2~3 minutes. If an error message is displayed, please contact your service provider.

When the conﬁguration of channel information has ﬁnished, the y message “Updating Completed” is displayed, indicating the channel list is updated.

NOTE

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You must obtain a “CI or CI+ CARD” from a local cable service provider.

When removing the “CI or CI+ CARD”, carefully pull it out with your hands since dropping the “CI or CI+ CARD” may

cause damage to it. Insert the “CI or CI+ CARD” in the direction marked on the card.

The location of the xCOMMON INTERFACE slot may be different depending on the model. “CI or CI+ CARD” is not supported in some countries and regions; check with your authorized dealer.

If you have any problems, please contact a service provider.

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02 Connections

Changing the Input Source

Source List

Use to select TV or other external input sources such as DVD / Blu-ray players / cable box / STB satellite receiver connected to the TV.

TV / Ext.1 / Ext.2 / AV / Component / ■ PC / HDMI1/DVI / HDMI2 / HDMI3 / HDMI4 / USB

In the ✎Source List, connected inputs will be highlighted.

Ext.1 ✎, Ext.2 and PC always stay activated.

Basic Features

Edit Name

VCR / DVD / Cable STB / Satellite STB / PVR STB / ■ AV Receiver / Game / Camcorder / PC / DVI PC / DVI Devices / TV / IPTV / Blu-ray / HD DVD / DMA: Name

the device connected to the input jacks to make your input source selection easier.

When a PC with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 @

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60Hz is connected to the HDMI IN 1(DVI) port, you should set to DVI PC mode under Edit Name.

When connecting an HDMI/DVI cable to the ✎HDMI

IN 1(DVI) port, you should set to DVI PC or DVI

Devices mode under Edit Name.

How to Navigate Menus

Before using the TV, follow the steps below to learn how to navigate the menu and select and adjust different functions.

1 MENU button: Displays the main on-screen menu. 2 ENTERE / Direction button: Move the cursor and

select an item. Conﬁrm the setting.

3 RETURN button: Returns to the previous menu. 4 EXIT button: Exits the on-screen menu.

How to Operate the OSD (On Screen Display)

The access step may differ depending on the selected menu.

▲ / ▼ Select an icon with the ▲ or ▼

ENTER

▲ / ▼

◄ / ►

ENTER

EXIT

The main menu options appears on

the screen:

Picture, Sound, Channel, Setup, Input, Application, Support.

button.

Press ENTERE to access the submenu.

Select the desired submenu with the ▲ or ▼ button.

Adjust the value of an item with the ◄ or ► button. The adjustment in the OSD may differ depending on the selected menu.

Press ENTERE to complete the conﬁguration.

Press EXIT.

Basic Features

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Family Affairs 18:00 - 18:30

Drama

Tanya confesses all to a stunned Babs. Conrad is anxious to hear...

18:30 19:15

Today Today

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Family Affairs

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Dark Angel

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DTV Air 800 five

Home and Away 18:00 - 18:30

Drama

Dani is devastated when scott makes clear his views on marriage...

27 28 800 24 16 6

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American Chopper

Programmes resume at 06:00 Home and... No Information QVC Selection No Information

Tine Team

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Dark Angel

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Using the INFO button (Now & Next guide)

The display identiﬁes the current channel and the status of certain audio-video settings.

The Now & Next guide shows daily TV programme information for each channel according to the broadcasting time.

Scroll y ◄, ► to view information for a desired programme while watching the current channel.

Scroll y ▲, ▼ to view information for other channels. If you want to move to the currently selected channel, press the ENTERE button.

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DTV Air

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Unclassified No Detaild In formation

18:00 ~ 6:00

18:11 Thu 6 Jan

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Planning Your Viewing

Guide

The EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) information is provided by broadcasters. Using programme schedules provided by broadcasters, you can specify programmes you want to watch in advance so that the channel automatically changes to the selected programme channel at the speciﬁed time. Programme entries may appear blank or out of date depending on a channel status.

Using Channel View

Using Scheduled View

Guide

Scheduled View

View Mode

2:10 Tue 1 Jun

Information

Cancel

1 4 6

1 Red (View Mode): View the list of programmes that

are playing now or coming up.

2 Yellow (+24 hours): Viewing the list of programmes to

be broadcasted after 24 hours.

3 Blue (Ch.Mode): Select the type of channels you want

to display on the Channel View window.

The Ch. Mode differs according to the antenna source. –

4 (Information): Displays details of the selected

programme.

5 (Page): Moves to the previous / next page. 6 ENTERE button

When selecting the current programme, you can – watch the selected programme.

When selecting the future programme, you can – reserve to watch the selected programme. To cancel the schedule, press the ENTERE button again and select Cancel Schedules.

Guide

Channel View - TV

View Mode

+24 Hours Ch. Mode

1 2 3 4 5 6

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Channel Manager

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3 BBC World 23 bid-up.tv 33 Boonerang 32 Cartoon Nwk

5 Class News 4 \ Coming Soon 27 Discovery

All

Radio Data/Other Analogue

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15 abc1

3 BBC World 23 bid-up.tv 33 Boonerang 32 Cartoon Nwk

5 Class News 4 \ Coming Soon 27 Discovery

All

Radio Data/Other Analogue

Delete or set favourites channels and use the programme guide for digital broadcasts. Select a channel in the Channels, My Channels or Scheduled screen.

Channels

Air Antena B Zoom Select Sort k Page T Tools

■ Channels: Shows the channel list according to

■

My Channels: Shows the group of the channel.

■ Scheduled: Shows all the currently reserved

Using the colour buttons with the ✎Channel Manager

Red (Antenna): Toggle among Air or Cable.

Green (Zoom): Enlarges or shrinks a channel

number.

Yellow (Select): Select desired channels and press

the Yellow button to set all the selected channels at the same time. The c mark appears to the left of the selected channels.

Blue (Sort): Change the list ordered by channel

name or channel number.

(Page): Move to next or previous page.

T x (To ols): Displays the Channel Manager option

menu. (The Options menus may differ depending on the situation.)

Channel Status Display Icons

channel type.

programmes.

Using ¦ Favourite Channels

My Channels

(in Channel Manager) Shows all favourite channels.

Edit My Channels ■ channels to desired my channels group.

The “

✎ *

” symbol will be displayed and the channel will

be set as a my channel.

1. Select a channel and press the TOOLS button.

2. Add or delete a channel in the my channel groups

you want among 1, 2, 3 and 4.

One or more groups can be selected.

3. After you have changed the settings, the channel list for each group can be viewed in My Channels.

Channels

Air Antena B Zoom Select Sort k Page T Tools

: You can set the selected

Edit My Channels Lock Delete Deselect All Select All

Icons Operations

An Analogue channel.

(

)

A channel selected. A channel set as a Favourite.

A programme currently being broadcast. A locked channel.

A reserved programme.

Basic Features

Channel Menu

¦ Retuning channels

Antenna (Air / Cable)

Before your television can begin memorizing the available channels, you must specify the type of signal source that is connected to the TV (i.e. an Air or a Cable system).

Country

The PIN input screen appears. Enter your 4 digit PIN number.

Digital Channel ■ : Change the country for digital channels.

Analogue Channel ■ : Change the country for analogue channels.

Auto Store

Scans for a channel automatically and stores in the TV.

Automatically allocated programme numbers may not

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correspond to actual or desired programme numbers. If a channel is locked using the Child Lock function, the PIN input window appears.

Antenna Source (Air / Cable) ■ : Select the antenna source to memorise.

Channel Source (Digital & Analogue / Digital / ■ Analogue): Select the channel source to memorise.

When selecting Cable → Digital & Analogue or Digital: Provide a value to scan for cable channels.

Search Mode (Full / Network / Quick): Scans for all channels with active broadcast stations and stores them in the TV.

If you set ✎Quick, you can set up Network,

Network ID, Frequency, Modulation, Symbol Rate manually by press the button on the remote

control.

Network (Auto / Manual): Selects the Network ID setting mode among Auto or Manual.

Network ID: When Network is Manual, you can set up Network ID using the numeric buttons.

Frequency: Displays the frequency for the channel.

(differs in each country)

Modulation: Displays available modulation values.

Symbol Rate: Displays available symbol rates.

Manual Store

Scans for a channel manually and stores in the TV.

If a channel is locked using the ✎Child Lock function, the PIN input window appears.

Digital Channel ■ : When scanning has finished, channels are updated in the channel list.

When selecting ✎Antenna → Air: Channel, Frequency, Bandwidth.

When selecting ✎Antenna → Cable: Frequency,

Modulation, Symbol Rate. Analogue Channel (Programme, Colour System, ■

Sound System, Channel, Search, Store): If there

is abnormal sound or no sound, reselect the sound standard required.

Channel mode

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P x (programme mode): When tuning is complete,

the broadcasting stations in your area have been assigned to position numbers from P0 to P99. You can select a channel by entering the position number in this mode.

C x (aerial channel mode) / S (cable channel mode):

These two modes allow you to select a channel by entering the assigned number for each aerial broadcasting station or cable channel.

¦ Editing channels

Channel Manager Option Menu (in Channel Manager)

1. Select a channel and press the TOOLS button.

2. Edit the channel name or number using the Edit Channel Name or Edit Channel Number menu.

Edit Channel Name ■ (analogue channels only): Assign

your own channel name.

Edit Channel Number ■ (digital channels only): Edit the number by pressing the number buttons desired.

Other Features ¦

Cable Search Option

(depending on the country) Sets additional search options such as the frequency and

symbol rate for a cable network search.

Freq.Start / Freq.Stop ■ : Set the start or stop frequency (differs in each country)

Modulation ■ : Displays available modulation values.

Symbol Rate ■ : Displays available symbol rates.

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03 Basic Features

Channel Manager Option Menu

(in Channel Manager) Set each channel using the Channel Manager menu options

(Lock / Unlock, Timer Viewing, Sort, Delete, Select All / Deselect All). Option menu items may differ depending on the channel status.

1. Select a channel and press the TOOLS button.

2. Select a function and change its settings.

Lock / Unlock ■ : Lock a channel so that the channel

cannot be selected and viewed.

NOTE

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This function is available only when the xChild Lock is set to On.

The PIN input screen appears. Enter your 4-digit PIN,

the default of which is “0-0-0-0”. Change the PIN using the Change PIN option.

Timer Viewing ■ : You can set a desired channel to be displayed automatically at the intended time. Set the current time ﬁrst to use this function.

When a digital channel is selected, press the ✎► button to view the digital Programme.

Sort ■ (analogue channels only): This operation allows you to change the programme numbers of the stored channels. This operation may be necessary after using the auto store.

Delete ■ : You can delete a channel to display the channels you want.

Select All / Deselect All ■ : Select all the channels or deselect all the selected channels in the channel manager.

Scheduled

(in Channel Manager) You can view, modify or delete a show you have reserved to

watch.

Change Info ■ : Change a show you have reserved to watch.

Cancel Schedules ■ : Cancel a show you have reserved to watch.

Information ■ : Display a show you have reserved to watch. (You can also change the reservation information.)

Select All / Deselect All ■ : Select or deselect all reserved programmes.

Channel List

You can see all the channels searched.

Channel List Transfer

Imports or exports the channel map. You should connect a USB storage to use this function.

The PIN number input screen appears. Enter your ✎4 digit PIN number.

The default PIN number of a new TV set is ‘0-0-0-0’.

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Import from USB ■ : Import channel list from USB.

Export to USB ■ : Export channel list to USB.

Fine Tune

(analogue channels only) If the signal is weak or distorted, ﬁne tune the channel

manually.

Fine tuned channels are marked with an asterisk “*”.

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To reset the fine-tuning, select ✎Reset.

Picture Menu

Changing the Preset Picture Mode ¦

Mode

Select your preferred picture type.

Dynamic ■ : Suitable for a bright room.

Standard ■ : Suitable for a normal environment.

Natural ■ : Suitable for reducing eye strain.

Natural ✎ is not available in PC mode.

Movie ■ : Suitable for watching movies in a dark room.

Adjusting picture settings ¦

Backlight / Contrast / Brightness / Sharpness / Colour / Tint (G/R)

Your television has several setting options for picture quality control.

NOTE

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In analogue xTV, Ext., AV modes of the PAL system, the Tint (G/R) function is not available.

In PC mode, you can only make changes to

Backlight, Contrast and Brightness. Settings can be adjusted and stored for each

external device connected to the TV. Lowering picture brightness reduces power

consumption.

Basic Features

Economical Solutions ¦

ECO Solution

■ Energy Saving (Off / Low / Medium / High / Picture

Off / Auto)

in order to reduce power consumption. If you select Picture Off, the screen is turned off, but the sound remains on. Press any button except volume button to turn on the screen.

ECO Sensor (Off / On) ■ : To enhance your power savings; the picture settings will automatically adapt to the light in the room.

Min Backlight: When ECO sensor is On, the minimum screen brightness can be adjusted manually.

No Signal Power Off (Off / 15 min / 30 min / 60 min) ■ : Activates the Stand-by mode, in the case of “No Signal” or “Check Signal Cable” status for a certain period of time deﬁned by the user.

Changing the Picture Options ¦

If ✎ you adjust the Backlight, the Eco Sensor will be set to Off.

If ✎Eco Sensor is On, the display brightness may change (become slightly darker or brighter) depending on the surrounding light intensity.

Disabled when the PC is in power saving mode.

✎

: Adjust the brightness of the TV

Advanced Settings

(available in Standard / Movie mode) You can adjust the detailed setting for the screen including

colour and contrast.

In PC mode, you can only make changes to ✎Dynamic Contrast, Gamma and White Balance.

Advanced Settings

Black Tone : Off ►

Dynamic Contrast : Medium

Shadow Detail : 0

Gamma : 0

Expert Pattern : Off

RGB Only Mode : Off

Colour Space : Native

Black Tone (Off / Dark / Darker / Darkest) ■ : Select the black level to adjust the screen depth.

Dynamic Contrast (Off / Low / Medium / High) ■ : Adjust the screen contrast.

Shadow Detail (-2~+2) ■ : Increase the brightness of dark images.

Disabled under PC mode.

✎

Gamma ■ : Adjust the primary colour intensity.

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Expert Pattern (Off / Pattern 1 / Pattern 2) ■ : By running the Expert Pattern function, the picture can be calibrated without a generator or ﬁlter. If the OSD menu disappears or a menu other than the Picture menu is opened, the calibration is saved and the Expert Pattern window disappears.

While the ✎Expert Pattern is running, sound is not output.

Only enabled in DTV, Component and HDMI

✎

modes. Disabled for channels that support ✎MHEG if

Digital Text is Enable.

■ RGB Only Mode (Off / Red / Green / Blue): You can adjust Colour or Tint of Red, Green or Blue for the picture from an external device (DVD player, home theatre, etc.).

Colour Space (Auto / Native / Custom) ■ : Adjust the range of colours available to create the image. To adjust

Colour, Red, Green, Blue and Reset, set Colour Space to Custom.

White Balance ■ : Adjust the colour temperature for a

more natural picture.

R-Offset / G-Offset / B-Offset: Adjust each colour’s (red, green, blue) darkness.

R-Gain/G-Gain/B-Gain: Adjust each colour’s (red, green, blue) brightness.

Reset: Resets the White Balance to it’s default settings.

10p White Balance (Off / On) ■ : Controls the white

balance in 10 point interval by adjusting the red, green, and blue brightness.

Available when the picture mode is set to ✎Movie and when the external inputs are connected.

Some external devices may not support this

✎

function.

Interval: Select interval to adjust.

Red: Adjust the red level.

Green: Adjust the green level.

Blue: Adjust the blue level.

Reset: Resets the 10p White Balance to its default

settings.

Flesh Tone ■ : Emphasize pink “Flesh Tone.”

Edge Enhancement (Off / On) ■ : Emphasize object

boundaries.

xvYCC (Off / On) ■ : Setting the xvYCC mode on increases detail and colour space when watching movies from an external device (e.g. DVD player) connected to the HDMI or Component IN jacks.

Available when the picture mode is set to ✎Movie and when the external input is set to HDMI or Component.

Some external devices may not support this

✎

function.

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Picture Options

In PC mode, you can only make changes to the ✎Colour Ton e, Size and Auto Protection Time.

Picture Options

Colour Tone : Normal ►

Size : Auto Wide

Screen Mode : 16:9

Digital Noise Filter : Auto

MPEG Nosie Filter : Auto

HDMI Black Level : Normal

Film Mode : Off

Colour Tone (Cool / Normal / Warm1 / Warm2) ■

Warm1 ✎or Warm2 will be deactivated when the

picture mode is Dynamic. Settings can be adjusted and stored for each

✎

external device connected to an input on the T V.

Size ■ : Your cable box/satellite receiver may have its own set of screen sizes as well. However, we highly recommend you use 16:9 mode most of the time.

Auto Wide: Automatically adjusts the picture size to the 16:9 aspect ratio.

16:9 : Adjusts the picture size to 16:9 for DVDs or wide broadcasting.

Wide Zoom: Magniﬁes the picture size more than 4:3.

Adjusts the Position by using ✎▲, ▼ buttons.

Zoom: Magniﬁes the 16:9 wide pictures vertically to ﬁt the screen size.

Adjusts the Position or Size by using ✎▲, ▼ button.

4:3 : The default setting for a movie or normal broadcasting.

Do not watch in 4:3 format for a long time. Traces

✎

of borders displayed on the left, right and centre of the screen may cause image retention(screen burn) which are not covered by the warranty.

Screen Fit: Displays the full image without any cut-off when HDMI (720p / 1080i / 1080p) or Component (1080i / 1080p) signals are input.

NOTE

✎

After selecting xScreen Fit in HDMI (1080i/1080p) or Component (1080i/1080p) mode, you may need to center the picture:

1. Press the ◄ or ► button to select Position.

2. Press the ENTERE button.

3. Press the ▲, ▼, ◄ or ► button to move the

picture.

Depending on the input source, the picture size

options may vary.

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The available items may differ depending on the

selected mode. In PC mode, only x16:9 and 4:3 modes can be

adjusted. Settings can be adjusted and stored for each

external device connected to an input of the TV. If you use the xScreen Fit function with HDMI 720p

input, 1 line will be cut at the top, bottom, left and right as in the overscan function.

■ Screen Mode (16:9 / Wide Zoom / Zoom / 4:3): Available only when picture size is set to Auto Wide. You can determine the desired picture size at the 4:3 WSS (Wide Screen Service) size or the original size. Each European country requires different picture size.

Not available in PC, Component or HDMI mode.

✎

Digital Noise Filter (Off / Low / Medium / High / Auto ■ / Auto Visualisation): When the broadcast signal is

weak, some static and ghosting may appear. Select one of the options until the best picture is displayed.

Auto Visualisation: When changing analogue channels, displays signal strength.

Only available for analogue channels.

✎

When ✎ bar is green, you are receiving the best possible signal.

MPEG Noise Filter (Off / Low / Medium / High / ■ Auto): Reduces MPEG noise to provide an improved

picture quality.

Disabled under PC mode.

✎

HDMI Black Level (Normal / Low) ■ : Selects the black level on the screen to adjust the screen depth.

Available only in HDMI mode (RGB signals).

✎

Film Mode (Off / Auto1 / Auto2) ■ : Sets the TV to automatically sense and process ﬁlm signals from all sources and adjust the picture for optimum quality.

Available in TV, AV, COMPONENT (480i / 1080i)

✎

and HDMI (480i / 1080i).

Motion Plus (Off / Clear / Standard / Smooth / ■ Custom / Demo) : Removes drag from fast scenes with

a lot of movement to provide a clearer picture.

If you enable ✎Motion Plus, noise may appear on the screen. If this occurs, set Motion Plus to Off.

Blur Reduction: Adjusts the blur reduction level from video sources.

Judder Reduction: Adjusts the judder reduction level from video sources when playing ﬁlms.

Reset: Reset the custom settings.

Auto Protection Time (2 hours/4 hours/8 hours/10 ■ hours/ Off) : If the same image remains on the screen,

Auto Screen Burn Protector will work.

Picture Reset (OK / Cancel)

Resets your current picture mode to its default settings.

Basic Features

Setting up the TV with Your PC ¦

Set the input source to PC.

Auto Adjustment

Adjust frequency values/positions and ﬁne tune the settings automatically.

Not available when connecting through HDMI/DVI

✎

cable.

Screen

Coarse / Fine ■ : Removes or reduces picture noise. If the

noise is not removed by Fine-tuning alone, then adjust the frequency as best as possible (Coarse) and Finetune again. After the noise has been reduced, readjust the picture so that it is aligned to the centre of screen.

Position ■ : Adjust the PC screen position with direction button (▲ / ▼ / ◄ / ►).

Image Reset ■ : Resets the image to default settings.

Using Your TV as a Computer (PC) Display

Setting Up Your PC Software (Based on Windows XP) Depending on the version of Windows and the video card,

the actual screens on your PC may differ in which case the same basic set-up information will almost always be applied. (If not, contact your computer manufacturer or Samsung Dealer.)

1. Click on “Control Panel” on the Windows start menu.

2. Click on “Appearance and Themes” in the “Control

Panel” window and a display dialog-box will appear.

3. Click on “Display” and a display dialog box will appear.

4. Navigate to the “Settings” tab on the display dialog-box.

The correct size setting (resolution) [Optimum: 1920 X y 1080 pixels]

If a vertical-frequency option exists on your display y settings dialog box, the correct value is “60” or “60 Hz”. Otherwise, just click “OK” and exit the dialog box.

Sound Menu

Changing the Preset Sound Mode ¦

SRS TheaterSound

Standard ■ : Selects the normal sound mode.

Music ■ : Emphasizes music over voices.

Movie ■ : Provides the best sound for movies.

Clear Voice ■ : Emphasizes voices over other sounds.

Amplify ■ : Increase the intensity of high-frequency sound

to allow a better listening experience for the hearing impaired.

Adjusting sound settings ¦

Equalizer

Adjusts the sound mode.

■ Balance L/R: Adjusts the balance between the right and left speaker.

100Hz / 300Hz / 1kHz / 3kHz / 10kHz ■ (Bandwidth Adjustment): Adjusts the level of speciﬁc bandwidth frequencies.

Reset ■ : Resets the equalizer to its default settings.

Sound Systems, Etc. ¦

SRS TruSurround HD (Off / On)

(standard sound mode only) This function provides a virtual 5.1 channel surround sound

experience through a pair of speakers or headphones using HRTF (Head Related Transfer Function) technology.

SRS TruDialog (Off / On)

(standard sound mode only) This function allows you to increase the intensity of a voice

over background music or sound effects so that dialog can be heard more clearly when viewing a show.

Audio Language

(digital channels only) Change the default value for audio languages.

The available language may dif fer depending on the

✎

broadcast.

Audio Format (MPEG / Dolby Digital 5.1)

(digital channels only) When sound is emitted from both the main speaker and the

audio receiver, a sound echo may occur due to the decoding speed difference between the main speaker and the audio receiver. In this case, use the TV Speaker function.

Audio Format ✎ option may differ depending on the

broadcast. 5.1ch Dolby digital sound is only available when connecting an external speaker through an

optical cable.

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Audio Description

(not available in all locations) (digital channels only)

This function handles the Audio Stream for the AD (Audio Description) which is sent along with the Main audio from the broadcaster.

Audio Description (Off / On) ■ : Turn the audio description function on or off.

Volume ■ : Adjust the audio description volume.

Auto Volume (Off / Normal / Night)

To equalize the volume level on each channel, set to Normal.

Night ■ : This mode provides an improved sound

experience compared to Normal mode, making almost no noise. It is useful at night.

Speaker Select (External speaker / TV speaker)

A sound echo may occur due to a difference in decoding speed between the main speaker and the audio receiver. In this case, set the TV to External Speaker.

When ✎Speaker Select is set to External Speaker, the volume and MUTE buttons will not operate and the sound settings will be limited.

When ✎Speaker Select is set to External Speaker, you should use these settings.

TV xSpeaker: Off , External Speaker: On

When ✎Speaker Select is set to TV Speaker, you should use these settings.

TV xSpeaker: On , External Speaker: On

If there is no video signal, both speakers will be mute.

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SPDIF Output ■ : SPDIF (Sony Philips Digital InterFace) is used to provide digital sound, reducing interference going to speakers and various digital devices such as a DVD player.

Audio Format: During the reception of a digital TV broadcast, you can select the Digital Audio output (SPDIF) format from the options PCM or Dolby Digital.

By connecting to 5.1ch speakers in a Dolby

✎

Digital setup, maximize your interactive 3D sound experience.

Audio Delay: Correct audio-video mismatch, when watching TV or video, and listening to digital audio output using an external device such as an AV receiver.

Dolby Digital Comp (Line / RF) ■ : This function minimizes signal disparity between a dolby digital signal and a voice signal (i.e. MPEG Audio, HE-AAC, ATV Sound).

Select ✎Line to obtain dynamic sound, and RF to reduce the difference between loud and soft sounds at night time.

Line: Set the output level for signals greater or less than

-31dB (reference) to either -20dB or -31dB.

RF: Set the output level for signals greater or less than

-20dB (reference) to either -10dB or -20dB.

Sound Reset (OK / Cancel)

Reset all sound settings to the factory defaults.

Selecting the Sound Mode ¦

When you set to Dual l-ll, the current sound mode is displayed on the screen.

Additional Setting

(digital channels only)

DTV Audio Level (MPEG / HE-AAC) ■ : This function allows you to reduce the disparity of a voice signal (which is one of the signals received during a digital TV broadcast) to a desired level.

According to the type of broadcast signal, ✎MPEG / HE-AAC can be adjusted between -10dB and 0dB.

To increase or decrease the volume, adjust

✎

between the range 0 and -10 respectively.

Audio

Type

Stereo

NICAM

Stereo

If the stereo signal is weak and an automatic switching,

✎

occurs, then switch to the mono.

Only activated in stereo sound signal.

✎

Only available when the ✎Input source is set to TV.

Mono Mono

Stereo

Dual

Mono Mono

Stereo

Dual

Dual I-II Default

Stereo ↔ Mono Dual I ↔ Dual II

Mono ↔ Stereo

Mono → Dual I

 Dual II 

Automatic

change

Dual I

Automatic

change

Dual I

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