Samsung LN40A500, LN46A500, LN40A500T1F, LN46A500T1F Quick Setup Manual

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1-800-SAMSUNG (7267864)

Samsung Electronics America, Inc.

105 Challenger Road Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660-0511

Samsung Electronics Canada Inc., Customer Service

55 Standish Court Mississauga, Ontario L5R 4B2

Call center hours of operation (Mon-Sun 9AM-12AM EST).

To register this product please visit
www.samsung.com/global/register.

LN40A500T1F/LN46A500T1F

Rear Panel

1 AUDIO OUT
2 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL)
3 PC IN [PC] / [AUDIO]
4 HDMI IN 1, 2 / DVI IN (HDMI2)

[R-AUDIO-L]

5 ANT IN
6 POWER INPUT
7 SERVICE
8 COMPONENT IN 1, 2 / AV IN

9 EX-LINK
0 KENSINGTON LOCK

Audio Output Performance Comparison

OPTICAL (Digital)

AUDIO (Analog)

Best

Normal

Video Input Performance Comparison

HDMI/DVI

PC/COMPONENT

VIDEO

Best

Better

Normal

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Quick Setup Guide

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Remote Control

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

1

POWER

Turns the TV on and off.

2

TV

Selects the TV mode directly.

3

NUMERIC BUTTONS

Press to directly select the
channel.

4

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”.

5

VOL – / VOL +

Press to increase or decrease
the volume.

6

(MUTE)

Press to temporarily cut off the
sound.

7

CH LIST

Used to display Channel Lists
on the screen.

8

TOOLS

Use to quickly select frequently
used functions.

9

INFO

Press to display information on
the TV screen.

0

COLOR BUTTONS

Use these buttons in the
Channel list, etc.

!

SRS

Selects SRS TruSurround XT
mode.

@

E.MODE

Press to select the preset
display and sound modes for
sports, cinema and games.

#

Use these buttons in the

DMA, and Anynet+ modes.
( : This remote can be
used to control recording on
Samsung recorders with the
Anynet+ feature)

$

SOURCE

Press to display and select the
available video sources.

%

PRE-CH

Tunes to the previous channel.

^

CH / CH

Press to change channels.

&

MENU

Displays the main on-screen
menu.

*

CC

Controls the caption decoder.

(

RETURN

Returns to the previous menu.

)

 UP▲/DOWN▼/LEFT◄/

RIGHT►/ENTER

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

a

EXIT

Press to exit the menu.

b

DMA (Digital Media Adapter)

DMA (Digital Media Adapter)
Use this when connecting
a SAMSUNG DMA device
through an HDMI interface and
switching to DMA mode.

For more information on the
operating procedures, refer to
the user manual of the DMA.

This button is available when
“Anynet+(HDMI-CEC)” is “On”.

c

MTS

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

d

FAV.CH

Press to switch to your favorite
channels.

e

P.SIZE

Picture size selection.

The performance of the remote control may be affected by bright light.

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TOOLS

DMAMTSSRS

E.MODE P.SIZE FAV.CH

CC

CH LIST

VOL

CH

1

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15

16

19

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24
25

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3

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Connecting a DVD or Cable Box/Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box) via DVI

TV Rear Panel

1

DVI to HDMI Cable (Not supplied)

2

Audio Cable (Not supplied)

1

Connect a DVI to HDMI Cable or
DVI-HDMI Adapter between the
HDMI IN 2 jack on the TV and the
DVI jack on the DVD Player or Cable
Box/Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box).

2

Connect Audio Cables between the
DVI IN (HDMI 2) [R-AUDIO-L] jack on
the TV and the DVD Player or Cable
Box/Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box).

Connecting a DVD Player or Cable Box/Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box) via HDMI

1

What is HDMI?

•

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

signals using a single cable.

•

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.

Connect an HDMI Cable between
the HDMI IN (1 or 2) jack on the
TV and the HDMI jack on the
DVD Player or Cable Box/Satellite

receiver (Set-Top Box).

DVD Player or Cable Box/

Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box)

Each DVD Player or Cable Box/Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box) has a different back panel configuration.
When connecting a DVD Player or Cable Box/Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box), match the color of the connection terminal to the

cable.
When using an HDMI/DVI cable connection, you must use the HDMI IN 2 jack.

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Each DVD Player or Cable Box/Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box) has a different back panel configuration.
The TV may not output sound and pictures may be displayed with abnormal color when DVD players/Cable Boxes/Satellite

receivers 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 2 jack and the audio cables to the DVI IN (HDMI2) [R-AUDIO-L] jacks on the back of
the TV. If this happens, contact the company that provided the DVD player/Cable Box/Satellite receiver to confirm the HDMI
version, then request an upgrade.

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

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TV Rear Panel

HDMI Cable (Not supplied)

1

DVD Player or Cable Box/

Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box)

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Connecting a DVD Player or Cable Box/Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box)
via Component cables

TV Rear Panel

1

Component Cable
(Not supplied)

DVD Player or Cable Box /
Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box)

2

Audio Cable (Not supplied)

1

Connect a Component Cable between
the COMPONENT IN (1 or 2)
[Y, PB, PR] jacks on the TV and the
COMPONENT [Y, PB, PR] jacks on
the DVD Player or Cable Box/Satellite
receiver (Set-Top Box).

2

Connect Audio Cables between the
COMPONENT IN(1 or 2) [R-AUDIO-L]
jacks on the TV and the AUDIO OUT
jacks on the DVD Player or Cable Box/
Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box).

Component video separates the video
into 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 1,
connect the audio cable to
COMPONENT IN 1 also.

Each DVD Player or Cable Box/Satellite
receiver (Set-Top Box) has a different
back panel configuration.

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

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Connecting a Camcorder

1

Connect a Video Cable between
the AV IN [Y/VIDEO] jack on the TV
and the VIDEO OUT jack on the
camcorder.

2

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

Each Camcorder has a different back
panel configuration.

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

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Camcoder

TV Rear Panel

2

Audio cable
(Not supplied)

1

Video cable (Not supplied)

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Connecting a VCR

1
2

3

4

If you have a “mono” (non-stereo) VCR,
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.

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Follow the instructions in “Viewing a VCR or Camcorder Tape” to view your VCR tape.

Each VCR has a different back panel configuration.
When connecting a VCR, match the color of the connection terminal to the cable.
When connecting to AV NI, the color of the AV IN [Y/VIDEO] jack (Green) does not match the color of the video cable (Yellow).

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TV Rear Panel

3

RF Cable
(Not supplied)

5

Audio Cable
(Not supplied)

VCR Rear Panel

4

Video Cable
(Not supplied)

5

Connect the cable or antenna
to the ANT IN terminal on the
back of the VCR.

Connect an RF Cable between
the ANT OUT terminal on the
VCR and the ANT IN terminal
on the TV.

Connect a Video Cable between
the VIDEO OUT jack on the
VCR and the AV IN [Y/VIDEO]
jack on the TV.

Unplug the cable or antenna
from the back of the TV.

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

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Connecting a Digital Audio System

TV Rear Panel

1

Optical Cable (Not supplied)

Digital Audio System

1

Connect an Optical Cable between
the “DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
(OPTICAL)” jacks on the TV and
the Digital Audio Input jacks on the
Digital Audio System.

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

Each Digital Audio System has a
different back panel configuration.

When the receiver (home theater) is
set to On, you can hear sound output
from the TV’s Optical jack. When the
TV is displaying 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 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
(OPTICAL) jack on the DVD player
or Cable/Satellite Box directly to an
Amplifier or Home Theater, not the TV.

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Connecting an Amplifier/DVD Home Theater

TV Rear Panel

1

Audio Cable (Not supplied)

Amplifier/DVD Home Theater

1

Connect Audio Cables between the
AUDIO OUT [R-AUDIO-L] jacks on
the TV and AUDIO IN [R-AUDIO-L]
jacks on the Amplifier/DVD Home
Theater.

When an audio amplifier is connected
to the “AUDIO OUT [R-AUDIO-L]”
jack: Decrease the volume of the TV
and adjust the volume level with the
Amplifier’s volume control.

Each Amplifier/DVD Home Theater has
a different back panel configuration.

When connecting an Amplifier/DVD
Home Theater, match the color of the
connection terminal to the cable.

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Connecting a PC

TV Rear Panel

1

D-Sub Cable
(Not supplied)

PC

2

PC Audio Cable
(Not supplied)

1

Connect a D-Sub Cable between
PC IN [PC] connector on the TV and
the PC output connector on your
computer.

2

Connect a PC Audio Cable between
the PC IN [AUDIO] jack on the TV
and the Audio Out jack of the sound
card on your computer.

Each PC has a different back panel
configuration.

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

When using an HDMI/DVI cable
connection, you must use the HDMI
IN 2 terminal.

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Using the D-Sub Cable

1

Connect an HDMI/DVI cable between
the HDMI IN 2 jack on the TV and
the PC output jack on your computer.

2

Connect a 3.5 mm Stereo mini­plug/2RCA Cable between the DVI
IN(HDMI2) [R-AUDIO-L] jack on the
TV and the Audio Out jack of the
sound card on your computer.

Using the HDMI/DVI Cable

Using the D-Sub Cable

TV Rear Panel

PC

1

HDMI/DVI Cable
(Not supplied)

2

3.5 mm Stereo mini-plug/
2RCA Cable (Not supplied)

Using the HDMI/DVI Cable

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TOOLS

CC

CH LIST

VOL

CH

ReturnEnter

Auto Program

Select the Antenna source to memorize.

Air
Cable
Auto

Move

Start

Start

Start

Turning the TV On and Off

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

1

2

With the power on, press the MENU button.
The main menu appears on the screen.
The menu’s left side has icons: Picture, Sound,
Channel, Setup, Input, Application.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select one of the icons.
Then press the ENTER button to access the
icon’s sub-menu. Press the EXIT button to exit.

The on-screen menus disappear from the
screen after about one minute.

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Storing Channels in Memory
(Automatic Method)

1

Press the MENU button to display the menu.

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

press the ENTER button.

2

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

then press the ENTER button.

3

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

4

When selecting the Cable TV system: Press the
ENTER button to start the auto program.

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

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

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

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

Viewing the Menus

5

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

To Stop the Auto Program Function

Press the MENU button while the Auto Program function is
being executed. You can also press the ENTER 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.

Auto Program

Auto Program in Progress.

Stop

Enter

Cable 11
3%

Return

DTV Cable : -- Cable : --

TOOLS

CC

CH LIST

VOL

CH

ReturnEnter

Auto Program

Selects the cable system.

Analog

Digital

HRC IRC

HRC IRC

Move

STD

Start

STD

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Picture

Mode

:

Standard

►

Backlight : 7
Contrast : 95
Brightness : 45
Sharpness : 50
Color : 50
Tint (G/R) : G50/R50
Detailed Settings

Mode : Standard

Backlight : 7

►

Contrast : 95
Brightness : 45
Sharpness : 50
Color : 50
Tint (G/R) : G50/R50
Detailed Settings
Picture Option

Picture

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All Channels

Air

 Antenna

Zoom

Select

TOOLS

Option

Delete

Add to Favorite
Timer Viewing
Channel Name Edit
Auto Program

Setting the Channel List

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

1

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

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

then press the ENTER button.

2

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

Press the ENTER button.

3

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select a channel to

delete, then press the TOOLS button. Press the
ENTER button to select “Delete”.

4

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

then press the TOOLS button. Press the ENTER
button to select “Add”.

Changing the Picture Standard

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

1

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

2

Press the ENTER button to select “Mode”.

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

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

Customizing the Picture Settings

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

1

To select the desired picture mode, follow the
“Changing the Picture Standard” instructions
numbers 1 and 2.

2

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

“Contrast”, “Brightness”, “Sharpness”, “Color” or
“Tint(G/R)”, then press the ENTER button.

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.

3

Press the ◄ or ► button to decrease or increase

the value of a particular item. Press the EXIT button
to exit.

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

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

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

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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.

Dynamic

Standard

Movie

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TV

AV ---­Component1 ---­Component2 ---­PC ---­HDMI1 ---­HDMI2/DVI ----

Refresh

TOOLS

Option

To Select the Source

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, Component1, Component2, PC, HDMI1, HDMI2/DVI.
You can choose only those external devices that are connected to the TV. In the “Source List”, connected inputs will be

highlighted and sorted to the top. Inputs that are not connected will be sorted to the bottom.
Using the Color buttons on the remote with the Source list

• Red (Refresh): Refreshes the connecting external devices.

• TOOLS (Option): 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, call your nearest Samsung service center.

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. /

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

No sound or sound is too low at maximum
volume.

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.
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.

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

Check the battery terminals.
‘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.

Compare these values with the data in the Display Modes.
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).

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.
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,

not your TV.
Snowy picture. Your cable box may need a rmware upgrade. Please contact your Cable

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

Try connecting Component cables instead.

Horizontal bars appear to icker, jitter or

shimmer on the image.

Adjust the Coarse tuning and then adjust the Fine tuning.

Vertical bars appear to icker, jitter or

shimmer on the image.

Adjust the Coarse tuning and then adjust the Fine tuning.

Screen is black and power indicator light
blinks steadily.

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

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

digital signal.
The picture appears distorted in the

corner of the screen.

If "Just Scan" 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.
The ‘Resets all settings to the default

values’ message appears.

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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