Samsung LA26B450 User's Manual
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1. programme the Cable Set top box remote control to operate the TV Refer to Cable Set top box user manual for SAMSUNG TV code Not Supported Mode message Check the supported resolution of the TV and adjust the external device s output resolution accordingly Refer to resolution settings in this manual Plastic smell from TV This smell is normal and will dissipate over time TV is tilted to right or left side Remove the stand base from TV and reassemble Can not assemble stand base Make sure TV is placed on flat surface If can not remove screws from TV please use magnetized screw driver Channel menu is grey out unavailable Your settings are lost after 30 minutes or every time TV is turned off Channel menu is only available when TV source is selected If TV is in the Store Demo mode it will reset audio and picture settings every 30 minutes Please change from Store Demo mode to Home Use mode in the Plug amp Play procedure Press the SOURCE button to select TV mode go to MENU Setup Plug amp Play gt ENTER C Intermittent loss of audio or video Check cable connections and reconnect Can be caused by using overly rigid or thick cables Make sure the cables are flexible enough for long term use If wall mounting we recommend using cables with 90 degree connectors You may see small particles if you look closely at the edge of the bezel surrounding the TV scr2. Power Input The product colour and shape may vary depending on the model PCIN Connect to the video output jack on your PC If your PC supports an HDMI connection you can connect this to the HDMI IN 1 DVI 2 or 3 terminal If your PC supports a DVI connection you can connect this to the HDMI IN 1 DVI PC DVI AUDIO IN terminal PC DVI AUDIO IN Connect to the audio output jack on your PC DVI audio outputs for external devices ANTIN Connects to an antenna or cable TV system AUDIO OUT R AUDIO L Connect RCA audio cables to AUDIO OUT R AUDIO L on the rear of your set and the other ends to corresponding audio in connectors on the Amplifier or DVD Home Theatre HDMI IN 1 DVI 2 3 Connects to the HDMI jack of a device with an HDMI output 7 No additional Audio connection is needed for an HDMI to HDMI connection What is HDMI e HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface is an interface that enables the transmission of digital audio and video signals using a single cable e 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 4 Use the HDMI IN 1 DVI jack for DVI connection to an external device Use a DVI to HDMI cable or DVI HDMI adapter DVI to HDMI for video connection and the PC DVI AUDIO IN jacks for audio When using an HDMI DVI cable connection you
3. D Sub and HDMI DVI Input z Horizontal Frequency Vertical Frequency Pixel Clock Frequency Sync Polarity Mode Resolution KHz Hz MHz HIV IBM 640 x 350 31 469 70 086 25 175 720 x 400 31 469 70 087 28 322 MAC 640 x 480 35 000 66 667 30 240 l 832 x 624 49 726 74 551 57 284 l VESACVT 720x576 35 910 59 950 32 750 l 1280 x 720 44 772 59 855 74 500 1280 x 720 56 456 14 777 95 750 l VESADMT 640 x 480 31 469 59 940 25 175 l 640 x 480 37 500 75 000 31 500 l 640 x 480 37 861 72 809 31 500 l 800 x 600 37 879 60 317 40 000 800 x 600 46 875 75 000 49 500 800 x 600 48 077 72 188 50 000 1024 x 768 48 363 60 004 65 000 l 1024 x 768 56 476 70 069 75 000 l 1024 x 768 60 023 75 029 78 750 1360 x 768 47 712 60 015 85 500 VESAGTF 1280 x 720 52 500 70 000 89 040 When using an HDMI DVI cable connection you must use the HDMI IN 1 DVI jack The interlace mode is not supported The set might operate abnormally if a non standard video format is selected Separate and Composite modes are supported SOG is not supported English 15 i Setting up the TV with your PC Preset Press the SOURCE button to select PC mode Q Auto Adjustment je TTT cs Use the Auto Adjust function to have the TV automatically adjust the video signals it receives Backlight 40 The function also automatically fine tunes the settings and adjusts the frequency values and eS positions A Press the TOOLS
4. il Configuring the Setup Menu Q Language Plug amp Play gt You can set the menu language Language Engish D Time gt y Child Lock On gt Q Time 7 Change PIN Melody Clock o Energy Saving 1 Off Setting the clock is necessary in order to use the various timer features of the TV The current time will appear every time you press the INFO button If you disconnect the power cord you have to set the clock again You can set the day month year hour and minute directly by pressing the number buttons on the remote control SMove Enter 9 Retum Sleep Timer The sleep timer automatically shuts off the TV after a preset time 30 60 90 120 150 and 180 minutes AJ Press the TOOLS button to display the Tools menu You can also set the sleep timer by selecting Tools Sleep Timer To cancel the Sleep Timer function select Off Timer 1 Timer 2 Timer 3 Three different on off timer settings can be made You must set the clock first e OnTime Set the hour minute am pm and activate inactivate To activate timer with the setting you ve chosen set to Activated e Off Time Set the hour minute am pm and activate inactivate To activate timer with the setting you ve chosen set to Activated e Repeat Select Once Everyday Mon Fri Mon Sat or Sat Sun e Volume Select the desired turn on volume level e Programme When the On Timer is active you can turn on a specific channel You can set the hour
5. minute and channel by pressing the number buttons on the remote control Auto Power Off When you set the timer On the television will eventually turn off if no controls are operated for 3 hours after the TV was turned on by the timer This function is only available in timer On mode and prevents overheating which may occur if a TV is on for too long time Q Child Lock Off On This feature allows you to prevent unauthorized users such as children from watching unsuitable programme by muting out video and audio Before the setup screen appears the PIN number input screen appears Enter your 4 digit PIN number The default PIN number of a new TV set is 0 0 0 0 You can change the PIN by selecting Change PIN from the menu You can lock some channels in Channel List refer to page 9 Child Lock is available only in TV mode English 18 Q Change PIN You can change your personal ID number that is required to set up the TV Before the setup screen appears the PIN number input screen appears Enter your 4 digit PIN number The default PIN number of a new TV set is 0 0 0 0 If you forget the PIN code press the remote control buttons in the following sequence which resets the PIN to 0 0 0 0 POWER Off MUTE 8 2 4 POWER On Q Game Mode Off On When connecting to a game console such as PlayStation or Xbox you can enjoy a more realistic gaming experience by selecting game menu Restrictions on game
6. 2 Press the ENTER C button again to select Plug amp Play foot zon The Plug amp Play feature is only available in the TV mode h Melody Off Energy Saving Off gt m Move C Enter 2 Return English 8 CHANNEL il Channel Menu Q Area You can change the area for channels Boa Aatop Manual Store Channel List Q Auto Store Name You can scan for the frequency ranges available to you and availability depends on your ae area Automatically allocated programme numbers may not correspond to actual or desired programme numbers Scans for all channels with active broadcast stations and stores them in the TV s memory If you want to stop Auto Store press the ENTER C button Move Enter 9 Retum Manual Store Scans for a channel manually and stores it in the TV s memory e Programme Programme number to be assigned to a channel Sets the programme number using the A Y or number 0 9 buttons e Colour System Auto PAL SECAM NTSC4 43 NTSC 3 58 Sets the colour system value using the A or Y button e Sound System BG DK I M Sets the sound system value using the A or Y button e Channel When you know the number of the channel to be stored Press the A or Y button to select C Air channel or S Cable channel Press the gt button then press the A Y or number 0 9 buttons to select the required number You can also select the channel number directly by pressing the
7. 95 non condensing Stand Swivel Left Right 20 20 Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice This device is a Class B digital apparatus For the power supply and Power Consumption refer to the label attached to the product English 29
8. English 14 iil Using Your TV as a Computer PC Display Setting Up Your PC Software Based on Windows XP The Windows display settings for a typical computer are shown below The actual screens on Display Properties your PC will probably be different depending upon your particular version of Windows and Themes Desktop Screen Saver Appearance Seting your particular video card However even if your actual screens look different the same basic Pe feei ak ee eee 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 When the control panel window appears click on Appearance and Themes and a display dialog box will appear tie woe Saen 3 When the control panel window appears click on Display and a display dialogbox will iea appear Sea top onto this monitor 4 Navigate to the Settings tab on the display dialog box e The correct size setting resolution Optimum 1360 X 768 pixels n a e Ifa vertical frequency option exists on your display settings dialog box the correct value is 60 or 60 Hz Otherwise just click OK and exit the dialog box Display Modes Both screen position and size will vary depending on the type of PC monitor and its resolution The resolutions in the table are recommended
9. Fit in HDMI 1080i or Component 1080i mode Select E by pressing the lt or gt button Use the A Y lt or gt button to move the picture Reset Press the lt or gt button to select Reset then press the ENTER button You can initialize the setting Ifyou use the Screen Fit function with HDMI 720p input 1 line will be cut at the top bottom left and right as in the overscan function 4 When Double WE mm mode has been set in PIP the Picture Size cannot be set B B amp S8R8RBSE Digital NR Off Low Medium High Auto 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 When the signal is weak select one of the other options until the best picture is displayed HDMI Black Level Normal Low You can directly select the black level on the screen to adjust the screen depth This function is active only when the external input connects to HDMI RGB signals Film Mode Off Auto The TV can be set to automatically sense and process film signals from all sources and adjust the picture for optimum quality Q Film Mode is supported in TV AV COMPONENT 480i 1080i and HDMI 480i 1080i Q Picture Reset OK Cancel Resets all picture settings to the default values English 13 il Viewing Picture in Picture You can use the PIP feature to
10. and Cover Neck onto the stand and fasten it using the screws Applicable to 32inch models only Attach your LCD TV to the stand Two or more people should carry the TV Make sure to distinguish between the front and back of the stand when assembling them To make sure the TV is installed on the stand at a proper level do not apply excess downward pressure to the upper left of right sides of the TV Fasten screws at position and then fasten screws at position Stand the product up and fasten the screws If you fasten the screws with the LCD TV placed down it may lean to one side The stand is installed for models with the screen size of 37 inch and above English 22 Installing the Stand LA32B460 Preset Place the Guide Stand and Cover Neck onto the stand and fasten it using the screws Applicable to 32inch models only thit Back Front 1 Attach your LCD TV to the stand Two or more people should carry the TV Make sure to distinguish between the front and back of the stand when assembling them To make sure the TV is installed on the stand at a proper level do not apply excess downward pressure to the upper left of right sides of the TV 2 Fasten screws at position and then fasten screws at position Stand the product up and fasten the screws If you fasten the screws with the LCD TV placed down it may lean to one side Disconnecting t
11. button to display the Tools menu You can also set the Auto Adjustment um screen i by selecting Tools Auto Adjustment Picture Options gt This function does not work in DVI HDMI mode ia is c Move G Enter 9 Return Q Screen Coarse Fine PC Position The purpose of picture quality adjustment is to remove or reduce picture noise If the noise is ae 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 readjust the picture so that it is aligned on the centre of screen PC Position Adjust the PC s screen positioning if it does not fit the TV screen Press the A or Y button to adjusting the Vertical Position Press the lt or gt button to adjust the Horizontal Position SMove Enter Retum Image Reset You can replace all image settings with the factory default values a Configuring the Sound Menu Q Mode Standard Music Movie Clear Voice Custom hl You can select these options by simply pressing the S MODE button on the remote control P e Standard Selects the normal sound mode O Eon a e Music Emphasizes music over voices RT teen seu e Movie Provides the best sound for movies e Clear Voice Emphasizes voice over other sounds e Custom Recalls your customized sound settings RS Sia GEk SkF Q Equalizer The sound settings can be adjusted to suit your personal preferences e Balance L R Adjusts
12. may differ depending on the selected menu 7 Press the ENTER 4 button to complete the configuration Press the EXIT button to exit a Backlight 10 v Move 4 gt Adjust 5 Return Help icon English 7 ii Placing Your Television in Standby Mode Your set can be placed in standby mode in order to reduce the power consumption The standby mode can be useful when you wish to interrupt viewing temporarily during a meal for example 1 Press the POWER button on the remote control The screen is turned off and a standby indicator appears on your set 2 To switch your set back on simply press the POWER button again Do not leave your set in standby mode for long periods of time when you are away on holiday for example It is best to unplug the set from the mains and aerial i Plug amp Play Feature When the TV is initially powered on basic settings proceed automatically and subsequently POWER wv 1 Press the POWER button on the remote control oe 4 You can also use the POWER button on the TV ED D 2J GJ Press the A or Y button to select the language then press the ENTER C button Press the lt or gt button to select Store Demo or Home Use then the ENTER C button We recommend setting the TV to Home Use mode for the best picture in your home environment 4 Store Demo mode is only intended for use in retail environments If the unit is accidentally set to Store Demo mode and
13. must use the HDMI IN 1 DVI jack English 4 AV IN 2 VIDEO R AUDIO L Connect RCA cable to an appropriate external A V device such as VCR DVD or Camcorder Connect RCA audio cables to R AUDIO L on your set and the other ends to corresponding audio out connectors on the AIV device KENSINGTON LOCK depending on the model The Kensington Lock optional is a device used to physically fix the system when used in a public place If you want to use a locking device contact the dealer where you purchased the TV The location of the Kensington Lock may be different depending on its model SERVICE Connector for service only COMPONENT IN 1 2 AV IN 4 Connect component video cables optional to component connector Pr Ps Y on the rear of your set and the other ends to corresponding component video out connectors on the DVD Ifyou wish to connect both the Set Top Box and DVD you should connect the Set Top Box to the DVD and connect the DVD to component connector Pr Ps Y on your set The Pr Ps and Y connectors on your component devices DVD are sometimes labeled Y B Y and R Y or Y Cb and Cr Connect RCA audio cables optional to R AUDIO L on the rear of your set and the other ends to corresponding audio out connectors on the DVD The COMPONENT IN 1 jack is also used as the AV IN 1 jack When connecting to AV IN 1 the colour of the AV IN 1 Y VIDEO jack Green does not match th
14. number 0 9 buttons If there is abnormal sound or no sound reselect the sound standard required e Search When you do not know the channel numbers Press the A or Y button to start the search The tuner scans the frequency range until the first channel or the channel that you selected is received on the screen e Store When you store the channel and associated programme number Set to OK by pressing the ENTER C button Channel mode P Programme mode When completing tuning the broadcasting stations in your area have been assigned to position numbers from P0O0 to P99 You can select a channel by entering the position number in this mode C Air channel mode You can select a channel by entering the assigned number to each air broadcasting station in this mode S Cable channel mode You can select a channel by entering the assigned number for each cable channel in this mode Q Channel List Using the Channel List you can conveniently lock or add channels Adding channels Using the Channel List you can add channels Move to the field by pressing the A lt or gt button select a channel to be added and press the ENTER button to add the channel If you press the ENTER 4 button again the w symbol next to the channel disappears and the channel is not added Locking channels This feature allows you to prevent unauthorized users such as children from watching unsuitable programmes by muting out
15. powered on Make sure to select the TV s correct source by pressing the SOURCE button on the TV remote Cannot receive all channels Make sure Antenna cable is connected securely Please try Plug amp Play to add available channels to the channel list Go to MENU Setup Plug amp Play and wait for all available channels are stored Verify Antenna is positioned correctly Picture is distorted macroblock small block dots pixelization Compression of video contents may cause picture distortion especially on fast moving pictures such as sports and action movies Low signal level can cause picture distortion This is not a TV issue Have the antenna accessed PC Connection Not Supported Mode message Set your PC s output resolution so it matches the resolutions supported by the TV PC is always shown on source list even if not connected This is normal PC is always shown on the source list even though a PC is not connected Video is OK but there is no audio with HDMI connection Check the audio output setting on your PC English 27 Issue Solution Others Remote control does not work Replace the remote control batteries with correct polarity Clean the transmission window located on the top of the remote Try pointing the remote directly at the TV from 5 6 feet away Can not control TV power or volume with Cable Set top box remote control
16. simultaneously watch the TV tuner and one external video source This product has one built in tuner which does not allow PIP to function in the same Language English mode Please see PIP Settings below for details Time A Press the TOOLS button to display the Tools menu You can also configure PIP related change PIN settings by selecting Tools PIP ane Bods Melody Energy Saving PIP Settings Main picture Sub picture oim O 2 Retin Component 2 HDMI1 DVI HDMI2 HDMI3 TV AV1 AV2 PC If you turn the TV off while watching in PIP mode and turn it on again the PIP window will disappear You may notice that the picture in the PIP window becomes slightly unnatural when you use the main screen to view a game or karaoke Enter D Return Q PIP gt Off On You can activate or deactivate the PIP function When watching at the 1080P resolution setting PIP to Off is recommended for the best visual quality Q Source You can select a source of the sub picture QO Size _ EE ma You can select a size of the sub picture If main picture is in HDMI mode Size is available Q Position 4 9 F J b You can select a position of the sub picture In Double m WME mode Position cannot be selected Q Programme You can select the channel for the sub screen Programme is available when the Source is set to TV
17. you want to return to Home Use Standard Press the volume button on the TV When the volume OSD is displayed press and hold the MENU button on the TV for 5 seconds 4 The message Check antenna input is displayed with OK selected Press the ENTER C button Please check that the antenna cable is connected correctly 5 Select the appropriate area by pressing the A or Y button Press the ENTER C button to confirm your choice 6 The Auto Store menu is displayed with the Start selected Press the ENTER button The channel search will start and end automatically Press the ENTER C button at any time to interrupt the memorization process After all the available channels are stored the Clock Set menu appears 7 Press the ENTER C button Select the Month Day Year Hour Minute or am pm by pressing the lt or gt button Set the Month Day Year Hour Minute or am pm by pressing the A or Y button You can also set the Month Day Year Hour and Minute by pressing the number buttons on the remote control 8 Press the ENTER 4 button to confirm your setting The message Enjoy your TV is displayed When you have finished press the ENTER C button Even if the ENTER 4 button is not pressed the message will automatically disappear after several seconds If you want to reset this feature 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu Press the A or Y button to select Setup then press the ENTER C button S English Time
18. AL system you cannot use the Tint G R Function sd make changes to Backlight Contrast Brightness Sharpness Colour 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 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 English 11 Q Advanced Settings A gt A Black Tone Off Samsung s new TVs allow you to make even more precise picture settings than previous Dynamic Contrast _ Medium models Gamma a 3 Colour Space Native Advanced Settings is available in Standard or Movie mode Menite balance Flesh Tone 0 In PC mode you can only make changes to Gamma and White Balance from among the Edge Enhancement On Advanced Settings items Black Tone Off Dark Darker Darkest pelts Sloe C Enter 5 Return You can select the black level on the screen to adjust the screen depth Dynamic Contrast Off Low Medium High You can adjust the screen contrast so that the optimal contrast is provided Gamma You can adjust the primary colour red green blue Intensity Colour Space Colour Space is a colour matrix composed of red green and blue colours Select your favourite colour space to experience the most natural colour e Au
19. I to HDMI cable a separate audio cable is required e Remove plug from headphone jack if available on your TV Noise from speaker e Check cable connections Make sure a video cable is not connected to an audio input e For Antenna Cable connection check signal strength Low signal level may cause sound distortion English 26 Issue Solution No Picture No Video TV won t turn on Make sure the AC power cord is plugged in securely to the wall outlet and the TV Make sure the wall outlet is working Try pressing the POWER button on the TV to make sure the remote is working properly If the TV turns on it may be caused by Remote Control To fix the Remote problem refer to Remote control does not work below TV turns off automatically No picture Video RF Cable Antenna Connection Check if the Sleep Timer is set to On in the Setup menu If connected the TV to your PC check your PC power settings Make sure the AC power cord is plugged in securely to the wall outlet and the TV If there is no signal for about 10 15 minutes with Antenna Cable connection the TV will turn off Check cable connections remove and reconnect all cables of TV and external devices Set your external device s Cable Set top Box DVD Blu ray etc video output to match the connections to the TV input For example external device s output HDMI TV s input HDMI Make sure your connected device is
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21. ang over or destabilize the TV doing so may cause the TV to tip over causing serious injuries or death Follow all safety precautions provided on the included Safety Flyer For added stability install the anti fall device for safety purposes as follows To avoid the TV from falling 1 Put the screws into the clamps and firmly fasten them onto the wall Confirm that the screws have been firmly installed onto the wall You may need additional material such as an anchor depending on the type of wall Since the necessary clamps screws and string are not supplied please purchase these additionally aa o Wall 2 Remove the screws from the centre back of the TV put the screws into the clamps and then fasten the screws onto the TV again Screws may not be supplied with the product In this case please purchase the screws of the following specifications Screw Specifications Fora 17 29 Inch LCD TV M4 X L15 For a 32 40 Inch LCD TV M6 X L15 3 Connect the clamps fixed onto the TV and the clamps fixed onto the wall with a strong string and then tie the string tightly Install the TV near to the wall so that it does not fall backwards It is safe to connect the string so that the clamps fixed on the wall are equal to or Wall lower than the clamps fixed on the TV Untie the string before moving the TV 4 Verify all connections are properly secured Periodically check connections for any sign of fatigue for failure If
22. are marked with an asterisk on the right hand side of the channel number in the channel banner To reset the fine tuning select Reset by pressing the A or Y button and then press the ENTER LC button Only TV channels can be fine tuned English 10 PICTURE il Configuring the Picture Menu Q Mode You can select the type of picture which best corresponds to your viewing requirements i A a T a A Press the TOOLS button to display the Tools menu You can also set the picture mode by ie selecting Tools Picture Mode a Contrast The Picture mode must be adjusted separately for each input source a shapes a 5 Dynamic rs Selects the picture for increased definition in a bright room ibia a Re Standard sk Move Enter gt Retum Selects the picture for the optimum display in a normal environment Movie Selects the picture for viewing movies in a dark room Q Backlight Contrast Brightness Sharpness Colour Tint G R z Your television has several setting options that allow you to control the picture quality et SSS 1 Backlight Move lt gt Adjust 9 Return 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 Colour Adjusts colour saturation of the picture Tint G R Adjusts the colour tint of the picture In TV AV1 AV2 modes of the P
23. ck may be different depending on its model S0 1 Insert the locking device into the Kensington slot on the LCD TV and turn it in the locking direction lt Optional gt 2 Connect the Kensington Lock cable 3 Fix the Kensington Lock to a desk or a heavy stationary object a Securing the Installation Space Keep the required distances between the product and other objects e g walls to ensure proper ventilation Failing to do so may result in fire or a problem with the product due to an increase in the internal temperature of the product Install the product so the required distances shown in the figure are kept When using a stand or wall mount use parts provided by Samsung Electronics only e Ifyou use parts provided by another manufacturer it may result in a problem with the product or an injury due to the product falling e Ifyou use parts provided by another manufacturer it may result in a problem with the product or fire due to an increase in the internal temperature of the product due to poor ventilation 4 The appearance may differ depending on the product When installing the product with a stand When installing the product with a wall mount 10 cm English 24 ia Securing the TV to the Wall Caution Pulling pushing or climbing on the TV may cause the TV to fall In particular ensure your children do A not h
24. e colour of the video cable Yellow SERVICE Connector for service only HEADPHONE Headphone may be connected to the headphone output on your set While the head phone is connected the sound from the built in speakers will be disabled Using the sound function is restricted when connecting headphones to the TV Prolonged use of headphones at a high volume may damage your hearing You will not hear sound from the speakers when you connect headphones to the TV The headphone volume and TV volume are adjusted separately English 5 You can use the remote control up to a distance of about 23 feet from the TV The performance of the remote control may be affected by bright light The product colour and shape may vary depending on the model POWER Turns the TV on and off NUMERIC BUTTONS Press to change the channel CG Performs the same function as the ENTER C button of the directional buttons When switching channels with the numeric buttons and you press the channel number and then the ENTER 4 button the channel is immediately switched a Press to increase or decrease the volume SOURCE Press to display and select the available video sources Q CH LIST Displays the Channel List on screen TOOLS Use to quickly select frequently used functions INFO Press to display information on the TV screen TV Selects the TV mode directly PRE CH Enables you t
25. ed to hold the display on a given page if the selected page is linked with several secondary pages which follow on automatically To resume press it again amp cancel Used to display the broadcast when searching for a page O 8 You can change Teletext pages by pressing the numeric buttons on the remote control English 21 The Teletext pages are organized according to six categories Part Contents Selected page number Broadcasting channel identity Current page number or search indications Date and time Text Status information FASTEXT information 7 m7o0NOWD gt Teletext information is often divided between several pages displayed in sequence which can be accessed by Entering the page number Selecting a title in a list Selecting a coloured heading FASTEXT system Teletext level supported by the TV is version 2 5 which is capable of displaying additional graphics or text Depending upon the transmission blank side panels can occur when displaying Teletext In these cases additional graphics or text is not transmitted Older TV s which do not support version 2 5 are not capable of displaying any additional graphics or text regardless of the Teletext transmission Press the TV button to exit from the Teletext display POWER wv amwa il Installing the Stand LA32B450 1 2 Preset Place the Guide Stand
26. een This is part of the product s design and is not a defect Some of above pictures and functions are available at specific models only English 28 ii Specifications Model Name LA26B450 LA32B450 LA32B460 Screen Size Diagonal 26 inch 32 inch 32 inch PC Resolution Optimum 1360 x 768 60Hz 1360 x 768 60Hz 1360 x 768 60Hz Sound Output 5W X 2 10W X2 10W X 2 Dimensions WxDxH Without Stand 670 x 75 x 455 mm 798 x 85 x 531 mm 798 x 77 x 519 mm With stand 670 x 216 x 495 mm 798 x 252 x 577 mm 798 x 240 x 579 mm Weight With Stand 8 kg 12 kg 12 kg Environmental Considerations Operating Temperature 10 C to 40 C 50 F to 104 F Operating Humidity 10 to 80 non condensing Storage Temperature 20 C to 45 C 4 F to 113 F Storage Humidity 5 to 95 non condensing Stand Swivel Left Right 0 10 10 20 20 Model Name LA37B450 LA40B450 Screen Size Diagonal 37 inch 40 inch PC Resolution Optimum 1360 x 768 60Hz 1360 x 768 60Hz Sound Output 10W X2 10W X 2 Dimensions WxDxH Without Stand 913 x 93 x 605 mm 990 x 93 x 643 mm With stand 913 x 300 x 656 mm 990 x 300 x 692 mm Weight With Stand 14 kg 18 kg Environmental Considerations Operating Temperature 10 C to 40 C 50 F to 104 F Operating Humidity 10 to 80 non condensing Storage Temperature 20 C to 45 C 4 F to 113 F Storage Humidity 5 to
27. er Used to listen to the sound of the TV Speakers The volume and MUTE buttons do not operate when the Speaker Select is set to External Speaker If you select External Speaker in the Speaker Select menu the sound settings will be limited TV s Internal Speakers Audio Out L R Out to Sound System RF AV Component PC HDMI RF AV Component PC HDMI TV Speaker Sound Output Sound Output External Speaker Mute Sound Output Video No Signal Mute Mute Q Sound Select Main Sub When the PIP feature is activated you can listen to the sound of the sub PIP picture You can select this option when PIP is set to On A Press the TOOLS button to display the Tools menu You can also set the sound of the sub picture by selecting Tools PIP Sound Select id Selecting the Sound Mode You can set the sound mode in the Tools menu When you set to Dual I Il the current sound mode is displayed on the screen Audio Type Dual 1 2 Default Mono MONO Automatic change A2 Stereo Stereo STEREO MONO Dual DUAL 1 DUAL 2 DUAL 1 Mono MONO Automatic change NICAM Stereo MONO STEREO 3 Stereo MONO DUAL 1 7 Dual DUAL 2 DUAL 1 If the stereo signal is weak and an automatic switching occurs then switch to the mono This function is only activated in stereo sound signal It is deactivated in mono sound signal This function is only available in TV mode English 17 SETUP
28. etters in the upper half of the screen For lower half 4 GJ 6 of the screen press it again To display normal screen press it once again cal GJ amp reveal aerO Used to display the hidden text answers to quiz games for example To display ae e normal screen press it again 5 o Colour buttons red green yellow blue otal Arte If the FASTEXT system is used by a broadcasting company the different topics HOLL D covered on a Teletext page are colour coded and can be selected by pressing giS the coloured buttons Press one of them corresponding to the required The page o Ea 2 is displayed with other coloured information that can be selected in the same o way To display the previous or next page press the corresponding coloured wea aN button SG Teletext on mix Press to activate Teletext mode after selecting the channel providing the Teletext service Press it twice to overlap the Teletext with the current broadcasting screen O BS 2 D O exi esop Exit from the Teletext display Sie o fra 9 sub page Used to display the available sub page 4 page up Used to display the next Teletext page E mode Press to select the Teletext mode LIST FLOF If you press it in the LIST mode it switches into the List save mode In the List save mode you can save Teletext page into list using the store button 11 page down Used to display the previous Teletext page amp hold Us
29. ew an external signal source TV mode can be selected by pressing the TV button You can also watch HDMI mode simply by pressing the HDMI button on the remote control TV AV1 AV2 Component1 Component2 PC HDMI1 DVI HDMI2 HDMI3 Move C Enter 5 Retum Move Enter 9 Retum Q Edit Name VCR DVD Cable STB Satellite STB PVR STB AV Receiver Game Camcorder PC DVI DVI PC TV IPTV Blu ray HD DVD DMA Name the device connected to the input jacks to make your input source selection easier When connecting an HDMI DVI cable to the HDMI IN 1 DVI port you should set the HDMI1 DVI mode to DVI or DVI PC in the Edit Name of the Input mode In this case a separate sound connection is required English 20 RECOMMENDATIONS ii Teletext Feature Most television stations provide written information services via Teletext The index page of the Teletext service gives you information on how to use the service In addition you can select various options to suit your requirements by using the remote control buttons For Teletext information to be displayed correctly channel reception must be stable Otherwise information may be missing or some pages may not be displayed E index Used to display the index contents page at any time while you are viewing Teletext POWER wv e E store Used to store the Teletext pages ED G GJ amp size Press to display the double size l
30. hanged without notice Q License SRS C TruSurround HD SRS and ce symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs Inc TruSurround HD technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs Inc Q Precautions When Displaying a Still Image A still image may cause permanent damage to the TV screen e Do not display still image and partially still 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 Watching the LCD TV in 4 3 format for a long period of time may leave traces of borders displayed on the left right and centre of the screen caused by the difference of light emission on the screen Playing a DVD or a game console may cause a similar effect to the screen Damages caused by the above effect are not covered by the Warranty e Displaying still images from Video games and PC for longer than a certain period of time may produce partial after images To prevent this effect reduce the brightness and contrast when displaying still images 2009 Samsung Electronics Co Ltd All rights reserved CONTENTS m Viewing the Control Panel MINPULIMONU e a aise sense unto una mutes m Accessories sseceeeereeeee oe z RECOMMENDATIONS m Viewing the Connection Panel m Teletext Feature m Viewing the Remote Con
31. he Stand Remove four screws from the back of the TV 2 Separate the stand from the TV Two or more people should carry the TV 3 Cover the bottom hole with the cover a Installing the Wall Mount Kit Wall mount items sold separately allow you to mount the TV on the wall For detailed information on installing the wall mount see the instructions provided with the Wall Mount items Contact a technician for assistance when installing the wall mounted bracket Samsung Electronics is not responsible for any damage to the product or injury to yourself or others if you elect to install the TV on your own Do not install your Wall Mount Kit while your TV is turned on It may result in personal injury due to electric shock 7 Remove the stand and cover the bottom hole with a cap and fasten with two screws English 23 a Assembling the Cables LA32B460 Enclose the cables in the Holder Wire Cable so that the cables are not visible through the transparent stand il Anti Theft Kensington Lock The Kensington Lock is a device used to physically fix the system when using it in a public place The appearance and locking method may differ from the illustration depending on the manufacturer Refer to the manual provided with the Kensington Lock for proper use amp lt 0 The locking device has to be purchased separately lt 0 The location of the Kensington Lo
32. he screen will be blank Poor color or brightness e Adjust Picture options in the TV menu Picture mode Colour Brightness Sharpness e Adjust Energy Saving option in Setup menu e Try picture reset to view the default picture setting Go to MENU Picture Picture Reset Dotted line on the edge of screen e f picture size is set to Screen Fit change to 16 9 e Change cable set top box resolution Picture is black and white with AV Composite input only e Confirm Composite yellow cable is in yellow jack in source as well as TV Picture freezes or is distorted when changing channels or picture is delayed e f connected with Cable set top box please try to reset the cable set top box reconnect AC cord and wait until cable box reboots It may take up to 20 minutes e Set output resolution of the settop box to 1080i or 720p Sound Quality No sound or sound is too low at maximum volume e Please check the volume of external device connected to your TV Then adjust the TV volume accordingly Picture is good but no sound e Set the Speaker Select option to TV speaker in the sound menu e Make sure audio cables from an external device are connected to correct audio input jacks on the TV e Check connected device s audio output option ex You may need to change your external device s audio option to HDMI when you have HDMI connected to your TV e If you are using a DV
33. mode Caution To disconnect the game console and connect another external device set Game Mode to Off in the setup menu Ifyou display the TV menu in Game Mode the screen shakes slightly If Game Mode is On Picture mode is automatically changed to Standard and cannot be changed Q Melody Off Low Medium High A melody sound can be set to come on when the TV is powered On or Off The Melody does not play When no sound is output from the TV because the MUTE button has been pressed When no sound is output from the TV because the volume has been reduced to minimum with the VOL button When the TV is turned off by Sleep Timer function Q Energy Saving Off Low Medium High Auto This feature adjusts the brightness of the TV in order to reduce power consumption When watching TV at night set the Energy Saving mode option to High to reduce eye fatigue as well as power consumption A Press the TOOLS button to display the Tools menu You can also set the Energy Saving option by selecting Tools Energy Saving Q PIP For detailed procedures on setting up options refer to page 14 English 19 INPUT il Input Menu Q Source List 5 Use to select TV or other external input sources such as DVD Blu ray players Cable Box Eat Name gt Satellite receivers Set Top Box connected to the TV Use to select the input source of your choice Press the SOURCE button on the remote control to vi
34. o return to the previous channel you were watching MUTE x Press to temporarily cut off the sound D VPA Press to change channels MENU Displays the main on screen menu HDMI Selects the HDMI mode directly RETURN Returns to the previous menu UPA DOWNVY LEFT lt RIGHT ENTER C4 Use to select on screen menu items and change menu values EXIT Press to exit the menu P SIZE Picture size selection S MODE Sound mode selection Teletext Functions 5 Teletext mode selection LIST FLOF O Teletext store Q Teletext size selection Teletext reveal Fastext topic selection Sa Alternately select Teletext Double or Mix Exit from the Teletext display Teletext sub page Teletext next page Teletext previous page Teletext index Teletext hold Teletext cancel O00 88 G8HO008 English 6 il Viewing the Remote Control SAMSUNG i Installing Batteries in the Remote Control 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 4 Ifthe remote control doesn t work check the f
35. ollowing e Is the TV power on e Are the plus and minus ends of the batteries reversed e Are the batteries drained e Is there a power outage or is the power cord unplugged e Is there a special fluorescent light or neon sign nearby OPERATION Viewing the menus Before using the TV follow the steps below to learn how to navigate the menu in order to select and adjust different functions MENU Button l J v Display the main on screen menu ex V RETURN Button L gt Return to the previous menu Move the cursor and select an item Select the currently selected item Confirm the setting EXIT ASA Exit the on screen menu Q Operation the OSD On Screen Display The access step may differ depending on the selected menu 1 Press the MENU button ENTER DIRECTION Buttons 2 The main menu appears on the screen The menu s left side has icons Picture Sound Channel Setup Input Backlight Contrast Brightness Sharpness Colour Picture Options Reset 10K Am A E Move Enter 9 Retum 3 Press the A or V button to select one of the icons d Then press the ENTER 4 button to access the icon s sub menu Press the A or Y button to select the icon s submenu ody JNA Picture Options Reset 10K a S Move Enter 9 Retum 6 Press the lt or gt button to decrease or increase the value of a particular item The adjustment OSD
36. ould use the ENTER 4 button on the remote control MENU Press to see an on screen menu of your TV s features voL Press to increase or decrease the volume In the on screen menu use the VOL buttons as you would use the lt and buttons on the remote control V CH A Press to change channels In the on screen menu use the VW CH A buttons as you would use the W and A buttons on the remote control POWER Press to turn the TV on and off REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR Aim the remote control towards this spot on the TV POWER INDICATOR Blinks and turns off when the power is on and lights up in stand by mode SPEAKERS English 2 Accessories KI M4 X L16 e ae Stand Screw X 4 Remote Control amp Batteries AAA x 2 Power Cord Depending on the model a K M4 X L14 Stand Screw X 3 Holder Wire Cable Cover Boliom Cleaning cioth Depending on the model Depending on the model e Owner s Instructions e Warranty card e Safety Guide e Registration Cards Please make sure the following items are included with your LCD TV If any items are missing contact your dealer Warranty card Safety Guide Registration Cards Not available in all locations The items colour and shape may vary depending on the model English 3 ill Viewing the Connection Panel TV Rear Panel TV Side Panel PC DVI PC IN AUDIO IN
37. the balance between the right and left speaker e 100Hz 300Hz 1KHz 3KHz 10KHz Bandwidth Adjustment To adjust the level of different bandwidth frequencies If you make any changes to these settings the sound mode is automatically switched to Custom Q SRS TruSurround HD Off On SRS TruSurround HD 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 A Press the TOOLS button to display the Tools menu You can also set the SRS TruSurround HD by selecting Tools SRS TruSurround HD English 16 Q Auto Volume Off On Each broadcasting station has its own signal conditions and so it is not easy to adjust the volume every time the channel is changed This feature lets you automatically adjust the volume of the desired channel by lowering the sound output when the modulation signal is high or by raising the sound output when the modulation signal is low Auto Volume is not available in Component and HDMI mode 0 Speaker Select When you watch TV with it connecting to a Home theatre turn the TV speakers off so you can listen to sound from the Home theatre s external speakers e External Speaker Used to listen to the sound of the External Home Theatre Speakers e TV Speak
38. to Auto Colour Space automatically adjusts to the most natural colour tone based on programme sources e Native Native Colour Space offers deep and rich colour tone White Balance You can adjust the colour temperature for more natural picture colours R Offset Adjusts the red colour darkness G Offset Adjusts the green colour darkness B Offset Adjusts the blue colour darkness R Gain Adjusts the red colour brightness G Gain Adjusts the green colour brightness B Gain Adjusts the blue colour brightness Reset The previously adjusted white balance will be reset to the factory defaults Flesh Tone You can emphasize the pink flesh tone in the picture Changing the adjustment value will refresh the adjusted screen Edge Enhancement Off On You can emphasize object boundaries in the picture English 12 Q Picture Options UT Picture Options In PC mode you can only make changes to the Colour Tone and Size from among the ae ET items in Picture Options Digital NR Auto Film Mode Off Colour Tone Cool Normal Warm1 Warm2 Warm1 or Warm2 is only activated when the picture mode is Movie Settings can be adjusted and stored for each external device you have connected to an K input of the TV Move Enter 9 Retum Size Occasionally you may want to change the size of the image on your screen Your TV comes with several screen size options each designed to work best with specific types of
39. trol m Installing the Stand LA32B450 m Installing Batteries in the Remote Control OPERATION m Installing the Stand LA32B460 m Disconnecting the Stand m Viewing the menus m Installing the Wall Mount Kit m Placing Your Televisio m Assembling the Cables LA32B m Plug amp Play Feature m Anti Theft Kensington Lock m Securing the Installation Space CHANNEL m Securing the TV to the Wall m Troubleshooting mCnannellMenuk s aa m Specifications PICTURE m Configuring the Picture E e a e E m Viewing Picture in Picture cas m Using Your TV as a Computer PC Display m Setting up the TV with your PC m Configuring the Sound Menu m Selecting the Sound Mode SETUP mConfiguring the Setup Menu ee Symbol Z aJ A Note One Touch Button TOOLS Button Press English 1 SETTING UP YOUR TV fil Viewing the Control Panel The product colour and shape may vary depending on the model You can use a button by pressing the side panel buttons _LA26B450 LA32B450 LA37B450 LA40B450 The front panel buttons can be activated by touching them with your finger LA32B460 LA26B450 LA32B450 LA37B450 LA40B450 ANAW r amp J30HNOS TOA lt HO gt Q LA32B460 SOURCE G SOURCE 4 Toggles between all the available input sources In the on screen menu use this button as you w
40. video and audio fa is active when Child Lock is selected to On refer to page 18 Move to the field by pressing the A lt or gt button select a channel to be locked and press the ENTER C button The PIN number input screen appears Enter your 4 digit PIN number If you press the ENTER 4 button again the YW symbol next to the channel disappears and the channel lock is cancelled A blue screen is displayed when Child Lock is activated Select On or Off in Child Lock to easily turn the channels which selected on f to be active or inactive You can select these options by simply pressing the CH LIST button on the remote control English 9 Q Sort This operation allows you to change the programme numbers of the stored channels This operation may be necessary after using the auto store The channel is moved to its new position and all other channels are shifted accordingly Name Channel names will be assigned automatically when channel information is broadcast These names can be changed allowing you to assign new names The following characters are available Letters of the alphabet A Z Numbers 0 9 Special characters space Q Fine Tune If the reception is clear you do not have to fine tune the channel as this is done automatically during the search and store operation If the signal is weak or distorted you may have to fine tune the channel manually Fine tuned channels that have been saved
41. video input Your cable box 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 Alternately you can press the P SIZE button on the remote control repeatedly to change the picture size 16 9 Adjusts the picture size to 16 9 appropriate for DVDs or wide broadcasting Wide Zoom Magnify the size of the picture more than 4 3 Zoom Magnifies the 16 9 wide picture in the vertical direction to fit the screen size 4 3 This is the default setting for a video movie or normal broadcasting Screen Fit Use the function to see the full image without any cut off when HDMI 720p 1080i or Component 1080i signals are input Depending on the input source the picture size options may vary The items available may differ depending on the selected mode In PC Mode only 16 9 and 4 3 mode can be adjusted Settings can be adjusted and stored for each external device you have connected to an input of the TV Temporary image retention may occur when viewing a static image on the set for more than two hours Wide Zoom Move the screen up down using the A or Y button after selecting the E by pressing the gt or ENTERL button Zoom Select E by pressing the lt or gt button Use the A or Y button to move the picture up and down After selecting E use the A or Y button to magnify or reduce the picture size in the vertical direction After selecting Screen
42. you have any doubt about the security of your connections contact a professional installer English 25 il 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 visit samsung com then click on Support or call Samsung customer contact centre Issue Solution Picture Quality TV image does not look as good as it did in the store e If you have an analogue Cable Set top box upgrade to the box Use HDMI or Component cables to deliver HD picture quality Not applied to HD Tuner Built in models e Cable Satellite subscriber Try HD High Definition stations from channel line up e Antenna connection Try HD stations after performing Auto programme Many HD channels are upscaled from SD Standard Definition contents e Adjust Cable Set top box video output resolution to 1080i or 720p Not applied to HD Tuner Built in models Picture is distorted macroblock small block dots pixelization e Compression of video contents may cause picture distortion especially on fast moving pictures such as sports and action movies e Low signal level can cause picture distortion This is not a TV issue Have the antenna accessed Wrong or missing color with Component connection e Make sure the Component cables are connected to the correct jacks Incorrect or loose connections may cause color problems or t
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