Samsung LE26M51B User Manual

LCD TVLE26M5LE32M5LE40M5LE46M5Owner’s InstructionsBefore operating the unit,please read this manual thoroughly,and retain it for future reference.-AFT

English-8Viewing the Connection PanelConnecting HDMI/DVI- Supports connections between HDMI-connection-enabled AV devices (Set-Top Boxes, DVD players,

English-9Viewing the Remote Control (All Functions Except Teletext)Number buttons for direct channel accessUse to store and delete channelsto/from mem

English-10Viewing the Remote Control (Teletext Functions)Exit from the teletext displayP : Teletext next pageP : Teletext previous pageTeletext Functi

English-11Installing Batteries in the Remote Control1 Slide the cover out completely.2 Install two AAA size batteries.Makesure to match the “+” and “–

English-12Switching On and OffThe mains lead is attached to the rear of your set.1 Plug the mains lead into an appropriate socket.Result:The standby i

English-13Your set can be placed in standby mode in order to reduce the powerconsumption. The standby mode can be useful when you wish tointerrupt vie

English-14Becoming Familiar with the Remote ControlThe remote control is used mainly to:Change channels and adjust the volume.Set up your set using th

English-15Plug and PlayWhen the set is initially powered ON, several basic customer settingsproceed automatically and subsequently.The following setti

English-16Plug and PlayIf you want to reset this feature...1 Press the MENUbutton.Result:The main menu is displayed.2 Press the or button to select

English-17Storing Channels AutomaticallyYou can scan for the frequency ranges available to you (and availabilitydepends on your country). Automaticall

Precautions When Displaying a Still ImageA still image may cause permanent damage to the TV screen.• Digital Ready TV: When youselect the regular scre

You can store up to 100 channels, including those received via cablenetworks. When storing channels manually, you can choose:Whether or not to store e

8 If you know the number of the channel to be stored,Press the or button to select Channeland then press the ENTERbutton.Select C (Air channel) or S

You can exclude the channels you chose from the channels youscanned. When you scan through the stored channels, those you havechosen to skip are not d

English-21Sorting the Stored ChannelsYou can exchange the numbers of two channels, in order to:Modify the numeric order in which the channels have bee

English22Assigning Channels NamesChannel names will be assigned automatically when channelinformation is broadcast.These names can be changed, allowin

Fine Tuning Channel ReceptionIf the reception is clear, you do not have to fine-tune the channel,as this is done automatically during the search and s

English-24Changing the Picture StandardYou can select the type of picture which best corresponds to yourviewing requirements.1 Press the MENUbutton.Re

English-25Adjusting the Custom PictureYour set has several settings which allow you to control picture quality.1 Press the MENUbutton.Result: The main

English-26Changing the Colour ToneResetting the Picture Settings to the Factory DefaultsYou can select the most comfortable colour tone to your eye.1

English-27Changing the Picture SizeYou can select the picture size which best corresponds to your viewingrequirements.1 Press the MENUbutton.Result: T

• Integrated Digital TV(Wide-screen): When the TVreceives SD-grade (regular)broadcasting signals (receives480p regular signals). • Digital Ready TV(wi

English-28Using the Digital NR (Digital Noise Reduction) FeatureIf the signal received by your television is weak, you can activatethis feature to hel

English-29DNIe (Digital Natural Image engine)Samsung’s new technology brings you more detailed images withcontrast and white enhancement. A new image

My Colour Control is to adjust the most preferred colours such as Blue,Green, Pink without interfering with other colours in order for eachconsumer to

Dynamic Contrast is to automatically detect distribution of inputtedvisual signal and adjust to create optimum contrast.1 Press the MENUbutton.Result:

Brightness SensorBrightness Sensor is to adjust brightness of screen either automaticallyor manually by detecting brightness of surrounding environmen

English-33You can display a sub picture within the main picture of set programmeor video input. In this way, you can watch the picture of set programm

9 Press the or button to select Positionand then press theENTERbutton. Select the position of the sub picture by pressing the or buttonand then pres

English-35Adjusting the VolumeYou can adjust the volume using your remote control.Press the button to increase the volume.Result: A horizontal bar is

English-36Switching the Sound Off TemporarilyYou can switch the sound off temporarily.Example: You wish to answer the telephone.1 Press the MUTEbutton

English-37Changing the Sound StandardAdjusting the Sound SettingsYou can select the type of the special sound effect to be used whenwatching a given b

English-2ContentsCONNECTING AND PREPARING YOUR TVViewing the Control Panel ...

Setting the TruSurround XT (SRS TSXT)TruSurround XT is a patented SRS technology that solves the problemof playing 5.1 multichannel content over two s

Adjusting the Volume AutomaticallyEach broadcasting station has its own signal conditions, and so it is noteasy for you to adjust the volume every tim

English-40Connecting HeadphonesYou can connect a set of headphones to your set if you wish to watch aTV programme without disturbing the other people

English-41Listening to the Sound of the Sub PictureDuring the PIP feature is activating, you can listen to the sound of thesub picture.1 Press the MEN

English-42Setting and Displaying the Current TimeYou can set the TV’s clock so that the current time is displayed whenyou press the INFO button. You m

English-43Setting the Sleep TimerYou can select a time period of between 30 and 180 minutes after whichthe television automatically switches to standb

You can set the On/Off timers so that the set will:Switch on automatically and tune to the channel of yourchoice at the time you select.Switch off aut

English-45Activating the Child LockThis feature allows you to prevent unauthorized users, such as children,from watching unsuitable programmes by muti

If no signal is being received or the signal is very weak, a blue screenautomatically replaces the noisy picture background.If you wish to continue vi

English-47Selecting a Device from External SourcesYour set enables you to choose which audio/video signals are output tothe external connector.1 Press

English-3ContentsSETTING THE SOUNDSetting the TruSurround XT (SRS TSXT) ... 38Adjusting the Vol

English-48Once you have connected up your various audio and video systems,you can view the different sources by selecting the appropriate input.1 Chec

English-49Setting up Your PC Software(Based on Windows XP)The Windows display-settings for a typical computer are shown below. But the actual screens

Auto adjustment allows the PC screen of set to self-adjust to theincoming PC video signal.The values of fine, coarse and position are adjusted automat

English-51Coarse and Fine Tuning of the ImageThe purpose of picture quality adjustment is to remove or reducepicture noise. If the noise is not remove

English-52Changing the Image PositionPress the PCbutton under the remote’s cover to select the PC mode.1 Press the MENUbutton.Result: The main menu is

English-53Initializing the Image SettingsYou can replace all image settings with the factory default values.Press the PCbutton under the remote’s cove

English-54Teletext DecoderMost set channels carry “ teletext ”, pages of written information thatprovide information such as:Television programme time

Press the number buttons on the remote control to enter the pagenumber directly:1Enter the three-digit page number listed in the contents by pressing

English-56Using Fastext to Select a Teletext PageThe various topics included in the teletext pages are colour-coded, andcan be selected by pressing th

English-57Troubleshooting: Before Contacting Service PersonnelBefore contacting Samsung after-sales service, perform the following simple checks.If yo

English-4Viewing the Control PanelSOURCE Displays a menu of all of the available inputsources ( TV, Ext. 1, Ext. 2, AV, S-Video,Component, PC, HDMI).A

English-58Installing the Wall Mount Kit (LE26M5)This installation is to be used when attaching the wall mount to a concrete wall.When attaching to oth

English-59Installing the Wall Mount Kit (LE26M5)2 Turn the power off and unplug the power cord from the outlet.Place the TV faced down on a soft clot

English-60Installing the Wall Mount Kit(LE32M5, LE40M5, LE46M5)This installation is to be used when attaching the wall mount to a concrete wall.When a

English-61Installing the Wall Mount Kit(LE32M5, LE40M5, LE46M5)2 Turn the power off and unplug the power cord from the outlet.Place the TV faced down

English-62Installing the Stand (LE26M5, LE32M5)1. Place the TV faced down on a soft cloth or cushion on a table.2. Attach the stand to the TV set as

English-63Using the Anti-Theft Kensington Lock1. Insert the locking device into the Kensington slot on the LCD TV (Figure 1), and turn it in the lock

English-64Technical and Environmental SpecificationsModel Name LE26M5 LE32M5 LE40M5 LE46M5PanelSize 26" Diagonal (16:9) 32" Diagonal (16:9)

English-65Technical and Environmental SpecificationsDisplay Mode (PC)ModelLE26M5 LE32M5 LE40M5 LE46M5WeightWith stand 13.3 kg (29.32 lbs) 19.2 kg (42.

English-66Pin ConfigurationsSCART ConnectorPin Signal1 Audio output R2 Audio input R3 Audio output L4 Audio chassis return5 Video chassis return (RGB

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English-5Viewing the Connection PanelWhenever you connect an audio or video system to your set, ensure that all elements areswitched off. When connect

-AFTER SALES SERVICE-Do not hesitate to contact your retailer or service agent if achange in the performance of your product indicates that afaulty co

Viewing the Connection PanelEnglish-6* LE32M5 / LE40M5 / LE46M5Power InputWhenever you connect an audio or video system to your set, ensure that all e

English-7Viewing the Connection PanelConnecting an Aerial or Cable Television NetworkTo view television channels correctly, a signal must be received