SAMSUNG LN40A500T1F, LN46A500T1F User Manual

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Samsung Electronics America, Inc.

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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.

Rear Panel

Quick Setup Guide

LN40A500T1F/LN46A500T1F

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

Video Input Performance Comparison

HDMI/DVI

PC/COMPONENT

VIDEO

Best

Better

Normal

9 EX-LINK 0 KENSINGTON LOCK

Audio Output Performance Comparison

OPTICAL (Digital)

AUDIO (Analog)

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Best

Normal

Remote Control

TOOLS

DMAMTSSRS

E.MODE P.SIZE FAV.CH

CH LIST

VOL

23 24 25

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

POWER

Turns the TV on and off.

Selects the TV mode directly.

NUMERIC BUTTONS

Press to directly select the channel.

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”.

VOL – / VOL +

Press to increase or decrease the volume.

(MUTE)

Press to temporarily cut off the sound.

CH LIST

Used to display Channel Lists on the screen.

TOOLS

Use to quickly select frequently used functions.

INFO

Press to display information on the TV screen.

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)

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

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SOURCE

Press to display and select the available video sources.

PRE-CH

Tunes to the previous channel.

CH / CH

Press to change channels.

Displays the main on-screen menu.

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.

EXIT

Press to exit the menu.

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”.

MTS

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

FAV.CH

Press to switch to your favorite channels.

P.SIZE

Picture size selection.

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

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DVD Player or Cable Box/

Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box)

HDMI Cable (Not supplied)

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.

➣

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).

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.

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

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DVD Player or Cable Box/

Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box)

Audio Cable (Not supplied)

DVI to HDMI Cable (Not supplied)

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

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

➣

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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).

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 Component cables

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

Component Cable (Not supplied)

Audio Cable (Not supplied)

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).

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

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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

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Cable Box/Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box), match the color of the connection terminal to the cable.

Connecting a Camcorder

Camcoder

Audio cable

(Not supplied)

Video cable (Not supplied)

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

and the VIDEO OUT jack on the camcorder.

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.

Connecting a VCR

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

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VCR Rear Panel

RF Cable

(Not supplied)

Audio Cable

(Not supplied)

Video Cable

(Not supplied)

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).

➣

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.

Connect Audio Cables between the AUDIO OUT jacks on the

VCR and the AV IN [R-AUDIO-L] jacks on the TV.

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.

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Connecting a Digital Audio System

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Optical Cable (Not supplied)

Digital Audio System

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.

Connecting an Amplifier/DVD Home Theater

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

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Amplifier/DVD Home Theater

Audio Cable (Not supplied)

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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.

Connecting a PC

Using the D-Sub Cable

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Using the D-Sub Cable

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

the PC output connector on your computer.

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.

Using the HDMI/DVI Cable

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D-Sub Cable (Not supplied)

PC Audio Cable (Not supplied)

HDMI/DVI Cable (Not supplied)

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

Using the HDMI/DVI Cable

Connect an HDMI/DVI cable between the HDMI IN 2 jack on the TV and

the PC output jack on your computer.

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.

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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TOOLS

CH LIST

VOL

Turning the TV On and Off

TOOLS

CH LIST

VOL

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.

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.

Storing Channels in Memory (Automatic Method)

Press the MENU button to display the menu.

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

press the ENTER button.

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.

Auto Program

Selects the cable system.

Analog

Digital

STD

Start

Move

HRC IRC

ReturnEnter

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

Auto Program

Auto Program in Progress.

Enter

Cable 11 3%

Return

DTV Cable : -- Cable : --

Stop

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

then press the ENTER button.

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

Auto Program

Select the Antenna source to memorize.

Air Cable Auto

Move

Start

ReturnEnter

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.

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Setting the Channel List

Picture Mode

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 ENTER button.

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

then press the ENTER button.

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

Press the ENTER button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select a channel to

delete, then press the TOOLS button. Press the

ENTER button to select “Delete”.

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

then press the TOOLS button. Press the ENTER

button to select “Add”.

All Channels

2 Air

4 Air

4-2 ♥ TV #8

8 Air

13 Air

13-1 ♥ TV #3 M. Spillane’s mike Hammer

Air

 Antenna

Zoom

Delete

Add to Favorite Timer Viewing Channel Name Edit Auto Program

TOOLS

Option

Select

Changing the Picture Standard

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

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

Press the ENTER button to select “Mode”.

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

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

Picture

Mode

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

Standard

Dynamic

Standard

Movie

►

• 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.

Customizing the Picture Settings

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

numbers 1 and 2.

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

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

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

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.

Mode : Standard

Picture

Backlight : 7

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

Enter ReturnAdjustMove

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.

►

7Backlight

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To Select the Source

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

TOOLS

Refresh

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.

Option

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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. /

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 "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.

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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