Samsung LN32B350F1D User Manual

Quick Setup Guide

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1 ANT IN
2 HDMI IN 1 (DVI), 2 /

DVI AUDIO IN [R-AUDIO-L]

3 PC IN [PC] / [AUDIO]
4 AUDIO OUT [R-AUDIO-L]

5 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL)
6 POWER INPUT
7 SERVICE
8 KENSINGTON LOCK

Video Input Performance Comparison

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HDMI/DVI

PC/COMPONENT

VIDEO

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Better

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0 AV IN
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Audio Output Performance Comparison

OPTICAL (Digital)

AUDIO (Analog)

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Remote Control

See “Remote Control” in the owner’s instructions for details.

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POWER

Turns the TV on and off.

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NUMERIC BUTTONS

Press to change the channel.

3 _

Press to select additional
channels (digital and analog)
being broadcast by the same
station. For example, to select
channel ‘54-3’, press ‘54’, then
press ‘_’ and ‘3’.

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MUTE M

Press to temporarily cut off the
sound.

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- VOL +

Press to increase or decrease
the volume.

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CH LIST

Used to display Channel Lists
on the screen.

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TOOLS

Use to quickly select frequently
used functions.

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INFO

Press to display information on
the TV screen.

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COLOR BUTTONS

Use these buttons in the
Channel list menus etc.

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P.SIZE

Picture size selection.

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TV

Selects the TV mode directly.

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PRE.CH

Tunes to the previous channel.

# z

Press to change channels.

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SOURCE

Press to display and select the
available video sources.

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FAV.CH

Press to switch to your favorite
channels.

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MENU

Displays the main on-screen
menu.

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RETURN

Returns to the previous menu.

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 UP▲/DOWN▼/LEFT◄/

RIGHT►/ENTERE

Use to select on-screen menu
items and change menu values.

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EXIT

Press to exit the menu.

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CC

Controls the caption decoder.

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MTS

Press to choose stereo, mono or
Separate Audio Program (SAP
broadcast).

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Connections

Connecting a DVD / Blu-ray player / Cable Box / Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box) via HDMI

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DVD / Blu-ray player / Cable Box /

Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box)

HDMI Cable (Not supplied)

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Each DVD / Blu-ray player / Cable Box / Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box) has a different back panel configuration.

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The TV may not output sound and pictures may be displayed with abnormal color when DVD / Blu-ray player / Cable Box / Satellite receiver

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(Set-Top Box) supporting HDMI versions older than 1.3 are connected. When connecting an older HDMI cable and there is no sound, connect
the HDMI cable to the HDMI IN 1(DVI) jack and the audio cables to the DVI IN [R-AUDIO-L] jacks on the back of the TV. If this happens, contact
the company that provided the DVD / Blu-ray player / Cable Box / Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box) to confirm the HDMI version, then request an
upgrade.

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HDMI cables that are not 1.3 may cause annoying flicker or no screen display.

Connect an HDMI Cable between
the HDMI IN (1 or 2) jack on

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the TV and the HDMI jack on
the DVD Player or Cable Box /
Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box).

What is HDMI?

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HDMI(High-Definition Multimedia
Interface), is an interface that enables the
transmission of digital audio and video

signals using a single cable.

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The difference between HDMI and DVI
is that the HDMI device is smaller in
size and has the HDCP (High Bandwidth
Digital Copy Protection) coding feature
installed.

Connecting a DVD / Blu-ray player / Cable Box / Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box) via DVI

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DVD / Blu-ray player / Cable Box /

Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box)

2

Audio Cable (Not supplied)

1

DVI to HDMI Cable (Not supplied)

Each DVD / Blu-ray player / Cable Box / Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box) has a different back panel configuration.

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When connecting a DVD / Blu-ray player / Cable Box / Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box), match the color of the connection terminal to the cable.

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When using an HDMI / DVI cable connection, you must use the HDMI IN 1(DVI) jack.

➣

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Connect a DVI to HDMI Cable or
DVI-HDMI Adapter between the

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HDMI IN 1(DVI) jack on the TV and
the DVI jack on the DVD / Blu-ray
player / Cable Box / Satellite receiver
(Set-Top Box).

Connect Audio Cables between the
DVI IN [R-AUDIO-L] jack on the TV

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and the DVD / Blu-ray player / Cable
Box / Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box).

Connecting a DVD / Blu-ray player / Cable Box / Satellite receiver
(Set-Top Box) via Component cables

Connect a Component Cable between
the COMPONENT IN [Y, PB, PR] jacks

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on the TV and the COMPONENT [Y,
PB, PR] jacks on the DVD / Blu-ray
player / Cable Box / Satellite receiver
(Set-Top Box).

Component Cable

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(Not supplied)

Audio Cable (Not supplied)

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Connecting a VCR

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DVD / Blu-ray player / Cable Box /
Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box)

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Connect Audio Cables between the
COMPONENT IN [R-AUDIO-L] jacks

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on the TV and the AUDIO OUT jacks
on the DVD / Blu-ray player / Cable
Box / Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box).

Component video separates the video into

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Y (Luminance (brightness)), Pb (Blue) and
Pr (Red) for enhanced video quality. Be sure
to match the component video and audio
connections. For example, if connecting a
Component video cable to COMPONENT IN,
connect the audio cable to COMPONENT IN
also.

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Each DVD / Blu-ray player / Cable Box /
Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box) has a different
back panel configuration.

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When connecting a DVD / Blu-ray player /
Cable Box / Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box),
match the color of the connection terminal to
the cable.

Connect a Video Cable
between the AV IN [VIDEO]

1

jack on the TV and the VIDEO
OUT jack on the VCR.

Audio Cable (Not supplied)

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Video Cable (Not supplied)

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Connect Audio Cables between
the AV IN [R-AUDIO-L] jacks

2

on the TV and the AUDIO OUT
jacks on the VCR.

If you have a ‘mono’ (non-stereo) VCR,

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use a Y-connector (not supplied) to
connect to the right and left audio input
jacks of the TV. Alternatively, connect
the cable to the ‘R’ jack. If your VCR is
stereo, you must connect two cables.

Each VCR has a different back

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panel configuration.

When connecting a VCR, match

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the color of the connection
terminal to the cable.

Connecting a Digital Audio System

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Digital Audio System

Optical Cable

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(Not supplied)

When a Digital Audio System is connected to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) jack: Decrease the volume of the TV and

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adjust the volume level with the system’s volume control.

5.1CH audio is possible when the TV is connected to an external device supporting 5.1CH.

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Each Digital Audio System has a different back panel configuration.

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When the Home Theater receiver is set to On,, you can hear sound output from the TV’s Optical jack. When the TV is displaying

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a DTV(air) signal, the TV will send out 5.1 channel sound to the Home theater receiver. When the source is a digital component
such as a DVD / Blu-ray player / Cable Box / Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box) and is connected to the TV via HDMI, only 2
channel sound will be heard from the Home Theater receiver. If you want to hear 5.1 channel audio, connect the digital audio out
jack on DVD / Blu-ray player / Cable Box / Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box) directly to an Amplifier or Home Theater, not the TV.

Connect an Optical Cable
between the DIGITAL AUDIO

1

OUT (OPTICAL) jacks on the
TV and the Digital Audio Input
jacks on the Digital Audio
System.

Connecting an Amplifier / DVD Home Theater

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Audio Cable (Not supplied)

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Amplifier/DVD Home Theater

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Connect Audio Cables between the
AUDIO OUT [R-AUDIO-L] jacks on

1

the TV and Audio Input jacks on the
Amplifier / DVD Home Theater.

When an audio amplifier is connected

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to the AUDIO OUT [R-AUDIO-L]
jacks: Decrease the volume of the TV
and adjust the volume level with the
Amplifier’s volume control.

Each Amplifier/DVD Home Theater has

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a different back panel configuration.

When connecting an Amplifier/DVD

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Home Theater, match the color of the
connection terminal to the cable.

Connecting a Camcorder

Using a Video Cable

TV Side Panel

Camcorder

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Each Camcorder has a different back panel configuration.

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When connecting a Camcorder, match the color of the connection terminal to the cable.

Audio Cable (Not supplied)

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Video Cable (Not supplied

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Using an HDMI Cable

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Connect a Video Cable between the
AV IN [VIDEO] jack on the TV and

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the VIDEO OUT jack on the cam­corder.

Connect Audio Cables between the
AV IN [R-AUDIO-L] jacks on the TV

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and the AUDIO OUT jacks on the
camcorder.

Connect an HDMI Cable between
the HDMI IN (1 or 2) jack on the

1

TV and the HDMI OUT jack on the
camcorder.

HD Camcorder

HDMI Cable (Not supplied)

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Connecting a PC

Using a D-Sub Cable

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D-Sub Cable
(Not supplied)

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PC Audio Cable

2

(Not supplied)

PC

Using a D-Sub Cable

Connect a D-Sub Cable between
PC IN [PC] connector on the TV

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and the PC output connector on
your computer.

Connect a PC Audio Cable between
the PC IN [AUDIO] jack on the TV

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and the Audio Out jack of the sound
card on your computer.

When connecting a PC, match the

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color of the connection terminal to the
cable.

Using an HDMI/DVI Cable

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3.5 mm Stereo mini-plug/

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2RCA Cable (Not supplied)

Using an HDMI Cable

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HDMI/DVI Cable
(Not supplied)

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PC

PC

Using an HDMI/DVI Cable

Connect an HDMI/DVI cable
between the HDMI IN 1(DVI) jack

1

on the TV and the PC output jack
on your computer.

Connect a 3.5 mm Stereo miniplug
/ 2RCA Cable between the DVI IN

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[R-AUDIO-L] jack on the TV and the
Audio Out jack of the sound card on
your computer.

When using an HDMI/DVI cable connection,

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you must use the HDMI IN 1(DVI) terminal.

Using an HDMI Cable

Connect an HDMI cable between the
HDMI IN (1 or 2) jack on the TV and

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the PC output jack on your computer.

Each PC has a different back panel

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configuration.

HDMI/DVI Cable (Not supplied)

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Turning the TV On and Off

Press the POWER button on the remote control.
You can also use the POWER button on the TV.

Viewing the Menus

With the power on, press the MENU button.
The main menu appears on the screen.

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The menu’s left side has icons: Picture, Sound,
Channel, Setup, Input, Support.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select one of the icons.
Then press the ENTER

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icon’s sub-menu. Press the EXIT button to exit.

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The on-screen menus disappear from the

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button to access the

screen after about one minute.

Storing Channels in Memory
(Automatic Method)

Press the MENU button to display the menu.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Channel”, then

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press the ENTERE button.

When selecting the Cable TV system: Press the

ENTERE button to start the auto program.

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Press the ▲,▼, ◄ or ► to select the correct analog

signal cable system source among “STD”, “HRC”,

and “IRC”. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Start”,

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then press the ENTER

button. If you have Digital
cable TV, select the cable system signal source for
both Analog and Digital.

Auto Program

Selects the cable system.

Analog

Digital

STD

HRC IRC

HRC IRCSTD

Start

U Move E Enter m Skip

The TV begins memorizing all available stations.
Press the EXIT button to exit.

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Auto Program

Auto Program in Progress.

Cable : 12 Cable : 32

DTV

Stop

Auto Program

Removing scrambled channel.

Cable : 16 Cable : 45

DTV

Stop

After all the available channels are stored, it

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Cable 38
50%

E Enter m Skip

DTV Cable 41

77%

E Enter m Skip

starts to remove scrambled channels. The Auto
program menu then reappears.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Auto Program”,

then press the ENTERE button.

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Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the antenna
connection, then press the ENTERE button.

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Auto Program

Select the Antenna source to memorize.

Air

Cable

Auto

U Move E Enter m Skip

Start

Start

Start

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To Stop the Auto Program Function

Press the MENU button while the Auto Program function is
being executed. You can also press the ENTERE button
to stop the setup.

Checking to see if Channels were Stored in Memory

Press the CH button. Only the channels stored in memory
will be selected (in order).

Selecting the antennas

• Air: “Air” antenna signal.

• Cable: “Cable” antenna signal.

• Auto: “Air” and “Cable” antenna signals.

Setting the Channel List

Changing the Picture Standard

You can delete or add a channel to display the channels
you want.

Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to
select “Channel”, then press the ENTERE button.

1

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Channel List”,

then press the ENTERE button.

Press the ◄ button to select “Added Channels”.
Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “All Channels”.

2

Press the ENTERE button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select a channel to

delete, then press the TOOLS button. Press the

3

ENTERE button to select “Delete”.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select a channel to add,

then press the TOOLS button. Press the ENTERE

4

button and the channel is added.

All Channels

2 Air

4 Air

4-2 ♥ TV #8

8 Air

13 Air

13-1 ♥ TV #3

Air

Zoom Select T Tools

Delete

Add to Favorite

Timer Viewing

Channel Name Edit

Select All

Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland

Auto Program

Setting Your Favorite Channels

You can set channels you watch frequently as favorites.

Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to
select “Channel”, then press the ENTERE button.

1

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Channel List”,

then press the ENTERE button.

Press the ◄ button to select “Added Channels”.
Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “All Channels”.

2

Press the ENTERE button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select a channel as a

favorite channel. Press the TOOLS button.

3

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

Press the MENU button to display the menu.
Press the ENTERE button, to select “Picture”.

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Press the ENTERE button to select “Mode”.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Dynamic”,

2

“Standard” or “Movie”.
Press the ENTERE button.

Picture

Mode

:

Backlight : 7

Contrast : 95

Brightness : 45

Sharpness : 50

Color : 50

Tint (G/R) : G50/R50

Standard

Dynamic

Standard

Movie

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Picture Mode

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

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

• Movie: Selects the picture for viewing movies in a dark
room.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Add to Favorite”,

then press the ENTERE button. The “♥” symbol

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will be displayed and the channel will be set as a
favorite.

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The "♥" symbol will be displayed and the

channel will be set as a favorite.

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All favorite channels will be shown in the
"Favorite" menu.

All Channels

2 Air

4 Air

4-2 ♥ TV #8

8 Air

13 Air

13-1 ♥ TV #3

Air

Zoom Select T Tools

Delete

Add to Favorite

Timer Viewing

Channel Name Edit

Select All

Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland

Auto Program

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Customizing the Picture Settings

Setting the Screen Size

Your television has several setting options that allow you to
control the picture quality.

To select the desired picture mode, follow the
“Changing the Picture Standard” instructions

1

numbers 1 and 2.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Backlight”,

“Contrast”, “Brightness”, “Sharpness”, “Color” or

2

“Tint(G/R)”, then press the ENTERE button.

Press the ◄ or ► button to decrease or increase

the value of a particular item. Press the EXIT button

3

to exit.

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When you make changes to “Backlight”,
“Contrast”, “Brightness”, “Sharpness”, “Color”
or “Tint (G/R)”, the OSD will be adjusted
accordingly.

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In PC mode, you can only make changes to
“Backlight”, “Contrast” and “Brightness”.

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Settings can be adjusted and stored for each
external device you have connected to an input
of the TV.

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The energy consumed during use can be
significantly reduced if the brightness level of
the picture is lowered, which will reduce the
overall running cost.

Mode : Standard

Picture

Backlight : 8

Contrast : 95

Brightness : 45

Sharpness : 50

Color : 50

Tint (G/R) : G50/R50

Advanced Settings

Option

Picture

►

Occasionally, you may want to change the size of the
image on your screen. Your TV comes with six screen size
options, each designed to work best with specific types of
video input. Your cable box or satellite receiver may have
its own set of screen sizes as well. In general, though, you
should view the TV in 16:9 mode as much as possible.

To select the desired picture mode, follow the
“Changing the Picture Standard” instructions

1

number 1.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Picture Options”,

then press the ENTERE button. Press the ▲ or

2

▼ button to select “Size”, then press the ENTERE
button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the screen format

you want. Press the ENTERE button.

3

Press the EXIT button to exit.

• 16:9: Sets the picture to 16:9 wide mode.

• Zoom1: Magnifies the size of the picture on the screen.

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Zoom2: Magnifies the size of the picture more than

“Zoom1”.

• Wide Fit: Enlarges the aspect ratio of the picture to fit the
entire screen.

• 4

:3: Sets the picture to 4:3 normal mode.

• Screen Fit: Use the function to see the full image without
any cutoff when HDMI (720p/1080i), Component (1080i)
or DTV (1080i) signals are input.

8Backlight

AdjustMove

Enter Return

Picture Adjustment

• Backlight: Adjusts the brightness of LCD back light.

• Contrast: Adjusts the contrast level of the picture.

• Brightness: Adjusts the brightness level of the picture.

• Sharpness: Adjusts the edge definition of the picture.

• Color: Adjusts color saturation of the picture.

• Tint(G/R): Adjusts the color tint of the picture.

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To Select the Source

TV

AV ----

Component ----

PC ----

HDMI1/DVI ----

Refresh

T Tools

Press the SOURCE button on the Remote Control

You can select the TV mode or an input source connected to the TV set. Use this button to choose an input source that you would like
to watch.

Available signal sources: TV / AV / Component / PC / HDMI1/DVI / HDMI2

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You can choose only those external devices that are connected to the TV. In the “Source List”, connected inputs will be

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highlighted and sorted to the top. Inputs that are not connected will be sorted to the bottom.

• TOOLS (Tools): Displays the Edit Name and Information menus.

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Troubleshooting

If the TV seems to have a problem, first try this list of possible problems and solutions. If none of these troubleshooting tips apply,
please visit Samsung.com or contact the Samsung call center at 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864).

Problem Possible Solution

Poor picture Try another channel. / Adjust the antenna. / Check all wire connections.

Poor sound quality. Try another channel. / Adjust the antenna.

No picture or sound. Try another channel. / Press the SOURCE button. /

No sound or sound is too low at maximum
volume.

Picture rolls vertically. Check all wire connections.

There is a problem with the picture Run the Picture test in the Self diagnostic menu.

There is a problem with the sound Run the Sound test in the Self diagnostic menu.

The TV operates erratically. Unplug the TV for 30 seconds, then try operating it again.

The TV won’t turn on. Make sure the wall outlet is working.

Remote control malfunctions Replace the remote control batteries.

‘Check signal cable’ message. Ensure that the signal cable is rmly connected to the PC source.

‘Not Supported Mode’ message. Check the maximum resolution and connected device’s Video frequency.

Digital broadcasting screen problem. Please check the digital signal strength and input antenna.

The image is too light or too dark. Adjust the Brightness and Contrast. / Adjust the Fine tuning.

Black bars on the screen. Make sure the broadcast you’re receiving is High Denition (HD).

Picture has a Red/Green or Pink tint. Make sure the Component cables are connected to the correct jacks.

Closed Captioning not working. If you are using a Cable/Satellite box, you must set Closed Captioning on the box,

Snowy picture. Your cable box may need a rmware upgrade. Please contact your Cable

Ghosting on picture This is sometimes caused by compatibility issues with your cable box.

Horizontal bars appear to icker, jitter or

shimmer on the image.

Vertical bars appear to icker, jitter or

shimmer on the image.

Screen is black and power indicator light
blinks steadily.

Image is not centered on the screen. Adjust the horizontal and vertical position.

The picture appears distorted in the
corner of the screen.

The 'Resets all settings to the default
values' message appears.

Make sure the TV is plugged in. / Check the antenna connections.

First, check the volume of units connected to your TV (digital broadcasting
receiver, DVD, cable broadcasting receiver, VCR, etc.). Then, adjust the TV
volume accordingly.

Clean the upper edge of the remote control (transmission window).
Check the battery terminals.

Compare these values with the data in the Display Modes.

HD channels sometimes broadcast Standard Denition (SD) programming, which

can cause black bars.
Set your cable/satellite box to stretch or widescreen mode to eliminate the bars.

not your TV.

company.

Try connecting Component cables instead.

Adjust the Coarse tuning and then adjust the Fine tuning.

Adjust the Coarse tuning and then adjust the Fine tuning.

On your computer check: Power, Signal Cable.
The TV is using its power management system.
Move the computer's mouse or press any key on the keyboard.

The screen position must be adjusted on the output source (i.e. STB) with a
digital signal.

If “Screen Fit” is selected with some external devices, the picture may appear
distorted in the corner of the screen. This symptom is caused by the external
devices, not TV.

This appears when you press and hold the EXIT button for a while. The product
settings are reset to the factory defaults.

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