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Precautions When Displaying a Still Image A still image may cause permanent damage to the TV screen. • Do not display a still image on the LCD panel for more than 2 hours as it can cause screen image retention. This image retention is also known as "screen burn". To avoid such image retention, reduce the degree of brightness and contrast of the screen when displaying a still image.
English Contents Connecting and Preparing Your TV Setting the Time List of Parts......................................................... 2 Installing the Stand.............................................. 2 Installing the Wall Mount Kit................................ 2 Viewing the Control Panel................................... 3 Viewing the Connection Panel............................ 4 Viewing the Remote Control................................
List of Parts Please make sure the following items are included with your LCD TV. If any items are missing, contact your dealer. M4 X L16 Remote Control & Batteries (AAA x 2) Power Cord Owner’s Instructions Stand Screw X4 Cover-Bottom Warranty card Stand Safety Guide Cleaning Cloth Registration Card Warranty card / Safety Guide / Registration Cards (Not available in all locations) The stand and stand screw may not be included depending on the model. Installing the Stand <3> <2> 1.
Viewing the Control Panel (LA32R8, LA37R8, LA40R8 ) 1 2 3 4 5 Front Panel buttons 6 Touch the right side of each button to operate. (LA40M8, LA46M8, LA52M8) 1 2 3 4 5 6 The product colour and shape may vary depending on the model. 1 SOURCE 4 CH Toggles between all the available input Press to change channels. sources (TV, AV.1, AV.2, S-Video, Component1, In the on-screen menu, use the CH Component2, PC, HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3).
Viewing the Connection Panel 1 2 3 4 3 5 0 9 Power Input 8 7 6 Whenever you connect an external device to your TV, make sure that power on the unit is turned off. When connecting an external device, match the colour of the connection terminal to the cable. 1 Connecting External A/V Devices (AV IN 1) - Connect RCA cable to an appropriate external A/V device such as VCR, DVD or Camcorder.
3 HDMI IN 1, HDMI IN 2, HDMI IN 3 - Supports connections between HDMI-connection-enabled AV devices (Set-Top Boxes, DVD players) - No additional Audio connection is needed for an HDMI to HDMI connection. What is HDMI? - "High Definition Multimedia interface" allows the transmission of high definition digital video data and multiple channels of digital audio (5. 1 channels). - The HDMI/DVI terminal supports DVI connection to an extended device with the appropriate cable (not supplied).
9 Connecting Component Devices (DVD) - Connect component video cables (optional) to component connector ("PR", "PB", "Y") on the rear of your set and the other ends to corresponding component video out connectors on the DVD. - If you wish to connect both the Set-Top Box and (or DVD), you should connect the Set-Top Box to the (or DVD) and connect the (or DVD) to component connector ("PR", "PB", "Y") on your set.
Viewing the Remote Control 1 Selects a target device to be controlled by the Samsung remote control (TV, DVD, STB, CABLE, VCR) (Refer to page 36~38) 2 Television Standby button 3 Number buttons for direct channel access 4 One/Two-digit channel selection 5 It display "Channel List" on the screen.
Installing Batteries in the Remote Control 1. Lift the cover at the back of the remote control upward as shown in the figure. 2. Install two AAA size batteries. Make sure to match the "+" and "–" ends of the batteries with the diagram inside the compartment. 3. Replace the cover. Remove the batteries and store them in a cool, dry place if you won’t be using the remote control for a long time. The remote control can be used up to about 23 feet from the TV.
Plug & Play When the TV is initially powered on, several basic settings proceed automatically and subsequently. The following settings are available. 1. 2. Press the POWER button on the remote control. The message "Start Plug & Play" is displayed with "OK" selected. Select the appropriate language by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button. Press the ENTER/OK button to confirm your choice. Plug & Play Start Plug & Play. OK Enter Exit 3. Press the ◄ or ► buttons to select “Shop” or “Home”, then the ENTER/OK button.
If you want to reset this feature... 1. Setup TV Plug & Play Language : English Time Game Mode : Off Blue Screen : Off Melody : Off PC Home Theatre PC : Off sMore Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Setup", then press the ENTER/OK button. 2. Press the ENTER/OK button again, to select "Plug & Play". 3. The message to "Start Plug & Play" is displayed. (On page 9) Move Enter Return Plug & Play Start Plug & Play.
Storing Channels Manually You can store up to 100 channels, including those received via cable networks. When storing channels manually, you can choose: Whether or not to store each of the channels found. The programme number of each stored channel which you wish to identify. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Channel", then press the ENTER/OK button. 2. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Manual Store", then press the ENTER/OK button. 3.
Setting the Channel Lists Set the channels according to your preference. You can easily delete, add, or lock the channel you want. 1. 2. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Channel", then press the ENTER/OK button. Channel List P 1 C3 1 / 10 Prog. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Channel Manager", then press the ENTER/OK button. 0 C-- 1 C3 2 BBC 1 3 C74 3. Press the ENTER/OK button again, to select "Channel List". 4.
Sorting the Stored Channels TV Modify the numeric order in which the channels have been automatically stored. Give easily remembered numbers to the channels that you watch most often. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Channel", then press the ENTER/OK button. 2. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Sort", then press the ENTER/OK button. Channel Area : Asia/W.
Fine Tuning Channel Reception Use fine tuning to manually adjust a particular channel for optimal reception. 1. Use the number buttons to directly select the channel that you want to fine tune. 2. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Channel", then press the ENTER/OK button. 3. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Fine Tune", then press the ENTER/OK button. 4. Press the ◄ or ► button to adjust the fine tuning. Press the ENTER/OK button. 5.
Adjusting the Custom Picture Your set has several settings which allow you to control picture quality. 1. 2. TV To select the desired picture effect, follow the "Changing the Picture Standard" instructions number 1 to 3. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select a particular item. Press the ENTER/OK button. 3. Press the ◄ or ► button to decrease or increase the value of a particular item. Press the ENTER/OK button. 4. Press the EXIT button to exit.
Configuring Detailed Settings on the Picture TV You can set detailed picture settings. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. 2 Press the ENTER/OK button, to select "Picture". 3 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Detailed Settings, then press the ENTER/OK button. 4 Select the required option by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button, then press the ENTER/OK button. Available options: Black Adjust, Dynamic Contrast, Gamma, White Balance, My Colour Control, Edge Enhancement, Colour Space.
Activating Backlight You can adjust the screen brightness by adjusting the LCD backlight brightness. (0~10) 1. To select the desired picture effect, follow the "Changing the Picture Standard" instructions number 1 to 3. (On page 14) 2. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Backlight”, then press the ENTER/OK button. 3. Press the ◄ or ► button to decrease or increase the value of a particular item. Press the ENTER/OK button. 4.
Freezing the Current Picture Press the STILL button to freeze a moving picture into a still one. Press again to cancel. Digital NR / Active Colour / DNIe / Movie Plus If the broadcast signal received by your TV is weak, you can activate the Digital Noise Reduction feature to help reduce any static and ghosting that may appear on the screen. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ENTER/OK button , to select "Picture". 2.
Resetting the Picture Settings to the Factory Defaults You can return to the factory defaults picture settings. 1. To select the desired picture effect, follow the "Changing the Picture Standard" instructions number 1 to 3 (on page 14.) 2. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Reset", then press the ENTER/OK button. 3. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “OK”,” Cancel”, then press the ENTER/OK button. 4. Press the EXIT button to exit.
6. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Position", then press the ENTER/OK button. Select the position of the sub picture by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button and then press the ENTER/OK button. 7. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Programme" and then press the ENTER/OK button. You can select the channel that you want to view through sub picture by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button. Press the ENTER/OK button. The "Programme" can be active when the sub picture is set to TV. 8. Press the EXIT button to exit.
Changing the Sound Standard You can select the type of the special sound effect to be used when watching a given broadcast. 1. TV Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Sound", then press the ENTER/OK button. 2. Press the ENTER/OK button again, to select "Mode". 3. Select the required sound effect by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button repeatedly and then press the ENTER/OK button. 4. Press the EXIT button to exit.
Setting the TruSurround XT (SRS TS XT) TruSurround XT is a patented SRS technology that solves the problem of playing 5.1 multichannel content over two speakers. TruSurround delivers a compelling,virtual surround sound experience through any two-speaker playback system, including internal television speakers. It is fully compatible with all multichannel formats. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Sound", then press the ENTER/OK button. 2.
Selecting the Internal Mute If you want to hear the sound through separate speakers, cancel the internal amplifier. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Sound", then press the ENTER/OK button. 2. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Internal Mute", then press the ENTER/OK button. 3. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "On" or "Off". Press the ENTER/OK button. 4. Press the EXIT button to exit.
Resetting the Sound Settings to the Factory Defaults If Game Mode is On, the Reset Sound function is activated. Selecting the Reset function after setting the equalizer resets the equalizer setting to the factory defaults. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Sound", then press the ENTER/OK button. 2. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Reset", then press the ENTER/OK button. 3. Press the EXIT button to exit.
Setting and Displaying the Current Time You can set the TV’s clock so that the current time is displayed when you press the INFO button. You must also set the time if you wish to use the automatic On/Off timers. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Setup", then press the ENTER/OK button. 2. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Time", then press the ENTER/OK button. 3. Press the ENTER/OK button to select "Clock Set". 4. To...
Switching the Television On and Off Automatically 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Setup", then press the ENTER/OK button. Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Time", then press the ENTER/OK button. 2. Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Timer 1,Timer 2,Timer 3 ", then press the ENTER/OK button. 3. Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to adjust “Hour”, then press the ► button to move to the next step. Set other items using the same method as above.
Choosing Your Language When you start using your set for the first time, you must select the language which will be used for displaying menus and indications. 1. Press the MENU button to display the on-screen menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Setup", then press the ENTER/OK button. 2. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Language", then press the ENTER/OK button. 3. Select a particular language by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button repeatedly. Press the ENTER/OK button. You can choose one of 5 languages.
Setting the Blue Screen Mode / Selecting the Melody Blue Screen: If no signal is being received or the signal is very weak, a blue screen automatically replaces the noisy picture background. If you wish to continue viewing the poor picture, you must set the "Blue Screen" mode to "Off". Plug & Play Language : English Time Game Mode : Off Blue Screen : Off Melody : Off PC Home Theatre PC : Off sMore Melody: You can hear melody sound when the television is powered on or off. 1.
Setting the Light Effect (LA32R8, LA37R8, LA40R8) You can turn on/off the blue LED on the front of TV according to the situation. Use it for saving power or when the LED dazzles your eyes. 1. Press the MENU button to display the on-screen menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Setup", then press the ENTER/OK button. 2. Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select “Light Effect”, then press the ENTER/OK button. 3.
Using the Energy Saving Feature This function adjusts the brightness of the TV so as to reduce power consumption. When you watching TV at night, set the "Energy Saving " mode option to "High" so as to reduce the dazzling of your eyes as well as the power consumption. 1. Press the MENU button to display the on-screen menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Setup", then press the ENTER/OK button. 2. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Energy Saving", then press the ENTER/OK button. 3.
Selecting the Source You can select among external sources connected to your TV’s input jacks. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Input”, then press the ENTER/OK button. 2. Press the ENTER/OK button again, to select "Source List".
Teletext Decoder Most set channels carry " teletext ", pages of written information that provide information such as: Television programme times. News bulletins and Weather forecasts. Sports results. Subtitles for the hard of hearing. The teletext pages are organized according to six categories: Part A B C D E F Contents Selected page number. Broadcasting station identity. Current page number or search status. Date and time. Text. Status information.
Selecting a Specific Teletext Page Press the number buttons on the remote control to enter the page number directly: 1. Enter the three-digit page number listed in the contents by pressing the corresponding numeric buttons. 2. If the selected page is linked with several secondary pages, the secondary pages are displayed in sequence. To freeze the display on a given page, press the PIP ( ) . Press the PIP ( ) button again to resume. 3. Using the various display options: To display... Press the...
Setting Up Your Remote Control After it has been set up properly, your remote control can operate in five different modes: TV, DVD, Cable, Set-Top Box, VCR. Pressing the corresponding button on the remote control allows you to switch between these modes, and control whichever piece of equipment you choose. The remote control might not be compatible with all DVD Players, VCRs, Cable boxes, and Set-Top Boxes. Setting Up the Remote to Operate Your VCR 1. Turn off your VCR. 2.
Setting Up the Remote to Operate Your DVD 1. Turn off your DVD. 2. Press the DVD button on your TV’s remote control. 3. Press the SET button on your TV’s remote control. 4. Using the number buttons on your remote control, enter three digits of the DVD code listed on page 37~38 of this manual for your brand of DVD. Make sure you enter three digits of the code, even if the first digit is a "0". (If there is more than one code listed, try the first one.) 5.
Remote Control Codes VCR Brand SAMSUNG ADMIRAL AIWA AKAI AUDIO DYNAMICS BELL&HOWELL BROKSONIC CANDLE CANON CITIZEN COLORTYME CRAIG CURTIS MATHES DAEWOO DB DIMENSIA DYNATECH ELECTROHOME EMERSON FISHER FUNAI GENERAL ELECTRIC GO VIDEO HARMAN KARDON HITACHI INSTANT REPLAY JC PENNEY JCL JVC KENWOOD KLH KONIA LG(Goldstar) LIOYD LOGIK LXI MAGNAVOX MARANTZ MARTA MEI MEMOREX MGA MIDLAND MINOLTA MITSUBISHI Code 000 001 002 003 004 005 077 078 079 020 025 004 027 032 007 026 018 022 002 003 006 008 015 055 021 056 00
CABLE BOX Brand SAMSUNG GI HAMLIN HITACHI JERROLD MACOM MAGNAVOX OAK PANASONIC PHILIPS PIONEER RCA REGAL Code 000 001 041 003 024 025 030 038 039 025 030 019 023 026 003 022 019 021 004 018 014 022 003 Brand REGENCY SA SCIENTIFIC ATLAN SPRUCER STARGATE 2000 SYLVANIA TEXSCAN TOCOM UNIVERSAL VIEWSTAR WAMER AMEX ZENITH 002 003 004 005 006 007 031 028 027 037 044 023 028 020 044 040 Code 015 023 042 043 042 043 022 036 016 016 032 033 034 019 021 023 028 046 017 029 035 037 045 SAMSUNG DVD Product DVD DVD
DVD Brand PANASONIC PHILIPS ROTEL RIO RCA RAITE ROWA SAMPO SONY SHERWOOD SVA SYLVANIA SHARP SANSUI SANYO SHINSONIC Code 024 034 124 134 136 137 138 036 076 117 118 120 023 035 074 075 131 132 073 038 104 026 029 126 127 128 129 130 141 039 041 042 043 093 140 062 062 090 094 Brand THOMSON TOSHIBA TECHNICS TVIEW TOKAI TEAC TECHWOOD TREDEX URBAN CONCEPTS VENTURER VOCOPRO YAMAHA YAMAKAWA XWAVE ZENITH Code 145 028 062 076 139 072 073 096 097 098 099 101 076 075 102 032 063 040 073 103 076 121 SAMSUNG SET-TO
Setting up Your PC Software (Based on Windows XP) The Windows display-settings for a typical computer are shown below. The actual screens on your PC may be different depending upon your particular version of Windows and your particular video card. Even if your actual screens look different, the same, basic set-up information will apply in almost all cases. (If not, contact your computer manufacturer or Samsung Dealer.) 1. First, click on "Control Panel" on the Windows start menu. 2.
(LA40M8, LA46M8, LA52M8) D-Sub Input Mode Resolution Horizontal Vertical Pixel Clock Frequency (kHz) Frequency (Hz) Frequency (MHz) Sync Polarity (H/V) 640 X 350 640 x 480 720 x 400 31.469 31.469 31.469 70.086 59.940 70.087 25.175 25.175 28.322 +/-/-/+ 640 X 480 640 x 480 640 x 480 800 x 600 800 x 600 800 x 600 800 x 600 1024 x 768 1024 x 768 1024 x 768 1024 x 768 1152 x 864 1280 x 960 1280 x 1024 1280 x 1024 1280 x 1024 1280 x 1024 1600 x 1200 1920 x 1080 35.000 37.861 37.500 43.750 37.879 48.
Setting the PC Coarse and Fine Tuning of the Image (Image Lock): The purpose of picture quality adjustment is to remove or reduce picture noise. If the noise is not removed by Fine-tuning alone, then adjust the frequency as best as possible (coarse) and Fine-tune again. After the noise has been reduced, re-adjust the picture so that it is aligned on the center of screen. 1. Preset: Press the SOURCE button to select PC mode. 2. Press the MENU button to display the menu.
What is Anynet+? Anynet+ is an AV network system that enables an easy-to-use AV interface for users by controlling all connected AV devices through the Anynet+ menu when Samsung Electronics AV devices are connected. Connecting Anynet+ Devices The Anynet+ system supports AV devices supporting Anynet+ only. Check if there is an Anynet+ mark on the AV device to be connected to the TV. To directly connect to TV TV Anynet+ Device 1 Anynet+ Device 2 Anynet+ Device 3 HDMI 1.3 Cable HDMI 1.
Setting Up Anynet+ The following settings are to use Anynet+ functions. Using the Anynet+ Function 1. 2. 3. ➣ ➣ ➣ Air 28 View TV Press the Anynet+ button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Setup, then press the ENTER/OK button. Press the ENTER/OK button to select Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC), then press the ENTER/OK button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select On, then press the ENTER/ OK button. The Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) function is enabled. If you select Off, Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) is disabled.
Anynet+ Menu The Anynet+ menu changes depending on the type and status of the Anynet+ devices connected to the TV. Anynet+ Menu View TV Select Device Record Menu on Device Device Operation Receiver Setup Description Switches from Anynet+ to TV broadcast mode. Your TV connects to the corresponding device. Starts a recording. (This menu works only for a device supporting recording.) Shows the menu of the connected device. Example. When a DVD Recorder is connected, the DVD Recorder’s title menu appears.
Listening through a Receiver You can listen to sound through a receiver instead of the TV speaker. 1. Press the Anynet+ button. Air 28 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Receiver, then press the View TV ENTER/OK button. Select Device 2. Press the ◄ or ► button to select to On, then press the Record ENTER/OK button. Menu on Device Now you can listen to sound through the receiver. Device Operation 3. Press the EXIT button to exit.
Wall-Mount Adjustment (LA40R8, LA40M8, LA46M8, LA52M8)(Sold separately) Once the wall mount is installed, the position of your TV can be easily adjustable. TV Rear Panel Auto Wall-Mount Serial Cable(1P to 1P)(Not supplied) Entering the menu 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER/OK button. 2. Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select “Wall-Mount Adjustment”, then press the ENTER/OK button.
Using the Anti-Theft Kensington Lock The Kensington lock is a device used to physically fix the system when using it in a public place. The locking device has to be purchased separately. The appearance and locking method may differ from the illustration depending on the manufacturer. Please refer to the manual provided with the Kensington lock for proper use. 1. Insert the locking device into the Kensington slot on the LCD TV (Figure 1), and turn it in the locking direction (Figure 2). 2.
Technical and Environmental Specifications Model Name LA32R8 LA37R8 LA40R8 Screen Size (Diagonal) 32 inch 37 inch 40 inch Power Consumption 150 W 170 W 210 W 1360 x 768 @ 60 Hz 1360 x 768 @ 60 Hz 1360 x 768 @ 60 Hz 10 W X 2 10 W X 2 10 W X 2 800 X 91 X 541 mm 800 X 252 X 581 mm 917 x 107 x 618 mm 917 x 300 x 661 mm 992 X 107 X 655 mm 992 X 300 X 698 mm 13.1 kg 20.1 kg 21.
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