Samsung LN40A450C1D User Manual

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English - 8After you have made this connection, set the A/B switch to the "A" position for normal viewing. Set the A/B switch to the "B

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IMPORTANTWARRANTYINFORMATIONREGARDINGTELEVISIONFORMATVIEWINGStandard screen format televisions (4:3, the aspect ratio of the screen widthtoheight) are

English - 9Connecting a DVD Player or Cable Box/Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box) via HDMIThis connection can only be made if there is an HDMI Output c

English - 10Connecting a DVD Player or Cable Box/Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box) via Component cablesThe rear panel jacks on your TV make it easy to

English - 11Connecting a VCRThese instructions assume that you have already connected your TV to an antenna or a cable TV system (according to the ins

English - 12Connecting an Amplier/DVD Home Theater1. Connect Audio Cables between the AUDIO OUT [R-AUDIO-L] jacks on the TV and AUDIO IN [R-AUDIO-L

English - 13Connecting a PCUsing the D-Sub Cable1. Connect a D-Sub Cable between PC IN [PC] connector on the TV and the PC output connector on your c

English - 14Connecting VHF and UHF AntennasIf your antenna has a set of leads that look like the diagram to the right, see "Antennas with 300  F

English - 15After you have made this connection, set the A/B switch to the "A" position for normal viewing. Set the A/B switch to the "

English - 16Connecting a DVD Player or Cable Box/Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box) via HDMIThis connection can only be made if there is an HDMI Output

English - 17Connecting a DVD Player or Cable Box/Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box) via Component cablesThe rear panel jacks on your TV make it easy to

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

English - 18Connecting a VCRThese instructions assume that you have already connected your TV to an antenna or a cable TV system (according to the ins

English - 19Connecting an Amplier/DVD Home Theater1. Connect Audio Cables between the AUDIO OUT [R-AUDIO-L] jacks on the TV and AUDIO IN [R-AUDIO-L]

English - 20Connecting a PCUsing the D-Sub Cable1. Connect a D-Sub Cable between PC IN [PC] connector on the TV and the PC output connector on your c

English - 21Plug & Play FeatureWhen the TV is initially powered on, basic settings proceed automatically and subsequently. The Screen Saver is ac

English - 226. Press the ENTER button. Press the  or  button to select “Auto”, then Press the ENTER button. The message “Set to daylight

English - 23Adjusting the VolumeUsing the Volume Buttons1. Press the VOL or VOL button to increase or decrease the volume.Using the MUTE buttonAt any

English - 24Memorizing the ChannelsYour TV can memorize and store all of the available channels for both "off-air" (Air) and "Cable&quo

English - 25Storing Channels in Memory (Automatic Method)1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the  or  button to select “Channel

English - 26To Select the SourceUse to select TV or other external input sources such as DVD players or Cable Box/ Satellite receivers (Set-Top Box) c

English - 27Changing the Picture StandardYou can activate either Dynamic, Standard, Movie by making a selection from the menu. 1. Press the MENU butt

ContentsEnglishGENERAL INFORMATIONList of Features ... 2Accessories ...

English - 28Samsung's new TVs allow you to make even more precise picture settings than previous models. See below to adjust detailed picture set

English - 29Adjusting the GammaYou can adjust the Primary Color (Red, Green, Blue) Intensity. (-3 ~ +3)8. Press the  or  button to select “Gamma”,

English - 30Setting the Edge EnhancementYou can emphasize object boundaries in the picture.22. Press the  or  button to select “Edge Enhancement”, t

English - 31Activating Picture Options1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ENTER button, to select “Picture”.2. Press the  or

English - 32Temporary image retention may occur when viewing a static image on the set for more than two hours.After selecting “Zoom1”, “Zoom2” or “Wi

English - 33Setting the DNIe (Digital Natural Image engine)This TV includes the DNIe function to provide high visual quality. If you set DNIe to on, y

English - 34Setting the Film ModeThe TV can be set to automatically sense and process lm signals from all sources and adjust the picture for optimum

English - 35Customizing the SoundThe sound settings can be adjusted to suit your personal preference. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu.

English - 36Setting the TruSurround XTTruSurround XT is a patented SRS technology that solves the problem of playing 5.1 multichannel content over two

English - 37Automatic Volume Control1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the  or  button to select "Sound", then press

English - 2AccessoriesPlease make sure the following items are included with your LCD TV. If any items are missing, contact your dealer.Remote Contro

English - 38Setting the TV Speakers On/Off1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the  or  button to select "Sound", then

English - 39Channel ControlClearing Scrambled Channels - Digital1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the  or  button to select &

English - 40Adding and Erasing ChannelsUsing this menu, you can Add/Delete or set Favorite channels and use the program guide for digital broadcasts.

English - 41To Set-Up Your Favorite Channels1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the  or  button to select "Channel",

English - 42Using the Channel Lists - Analog1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the  or  button to select "Channel",

English - 43Labeling Channels1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the  or  button to select “Channel”, then press the ENTER but

English - 44Fine Tuning Analog Channels1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the  or  button to select "Channel", then

English - 45Using Your TV as a Computer (PC) DisplaySetting Up Your PC Software (Based on Windows XP)The Windows display-settings for a typical comput

English - 46How to Auto AdjustUse the Auto Adjust function to have the TV set automatically adjust the video signals it receives. The function also a

English - 47Changing the Screen PositionAdjust the PC’s screen positioning if it does not fit the TV screen. Preset: Press the SOURCE button to selec

English - 3Viewing the Control Panel Buttons on the Lower-Right Part of the PanelThe buttons on the lower-right panel control your TV’s basic features

English - 48Setting the ClockSetting the clock is necessary in order to use the various timer features of the TV. Also, you can check the time while w

English - 49Option 2: Setting the Clock AutomaticallyThe Clock can be set automatically if you are receiving a digital signal. 1. Press the MENU butt

English - 50Setting the Sleep TimerThe sleep timer automatically shuts off the TV after a preset time (30, 60, 90, 120, 150 and 180 minutes).1. Press

English - 511. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the  or  button to select "Setup", then press the ENTER button. Press

English - 521. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the  or  button to select "Setup", then press the ENTER button.2. Pr

English - 531. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the  or  button to select "Setup", then press the ENTER button.2. Pr

English - 543. The “V-Chip” screen will appear. Press the  or  button to select “TV Parental Guidelines”, then press the ENTER button.4. The

English - 55How to Set up Restrictions Using the MPAA Ratings: G, PG, PG-13, R, NC-17, X, NRThe MPAA rating system uses the Motion Picture Association

English - 56How to Set up Restrictions Using the ‘Canadian English’1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the  or  button to select

English - 57How to Set up Restrictions Using the ‘Canadian French’1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the  or  button to select

English - 4Viewing the Connection Panel Use the connection panel jacks to connect A/V components that will be connected continuously, such as DVD play

English - 581. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the  or  button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button.2. Press the 

English - 59The Analog Caption function operates in either analog TV channel mode or when a signal is supplied from an external device to TV. (Dependi

English - 60The Digital Captions function operates on digital channels.1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the  or  button to s

English - 61Setting the Entertainment modeThe “Entertainment” mode enables you to select the optimal display and sound for sports, cinema and games.1.

English - 621. Insert a USB drive containing the firmware upgrade into the SERVICE port on the rear of the TV. 2. Press the MENU button to display

English - 63What is Anynet+? Anynet+ is a function that enables you to control all connected Samsung devices that support Anynet+ with your Samsung

English - 64Setting Up Anynet+ The following settings help set the Anynet+ functions.To use the Anynet+ Function, Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) must be set to On

English - 65Anynet+ MenuThe Anynet+ menu changes depending on the type and status of the Anynet+ devices connected to the TV.Anynet+ Menu DescriptionV

English - 66Listening through a Receiver (Home theater) You can listen to sound through a receiver instead of the TV speaker.1. Press the TOOLS butto

English - 67TroubleshootingIf the TV seems to have a problem, rst try this list of possible problems and solutions. If none of these troubleshooting

English - 51 AUDIO OUT Connects to the audio input jacks on your Amplifier/Home theater. 2 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) Connects to a Digital Audi

English - 68Problem Possible SolutionHorizontal bars appear to flicker,jitter or shimmer on the image.Adjust the Coarse tuning and then adjust the Fin

English - 69Installing the Stand 1. Attach your LCD TV to the stand.Two or more people should carry the TV.Make sure to distinguish between the front

English - 70Auto Wall-Mount Adjustment (Sold separately) (LN32A450C1D, LN37A450C1D, LN40A450C1D)Once the auto wall mount is installed, your TV’s posit

English - 71Wall Mount Kit Specifications (VESA)Install your wall mount on a solid wall perpendicular to the oor.When attaching to other building mat

English - 721. Insert the locking device into the Kensington slot on the LCD TV (Figure 1) and turn it in the locking direction (Figure 2).2. Connect

English - 73SpecicationsModel Name LN26A450C1D LN32A450C1DScreen Size (Diagonal) 26 inches 32 inchesPC Resolution 1360 x 768 @ 60 Hz1360 x 768 @ 60 H

English - 74DimensionsNOTE: All drawings are not necessarily to scale. Some dimensions are subject to change without prior notice. Refer to the dime

English - 75DimensionsNOTE: All drawings are not necessarily to scale. Some dimensions are subject to change without prior notice. Refer to the dime

English - 76DimensionsNOTE: All drawings are not necessarily to scale. Some dimensions are subject to change without prior notice. Refer to the dime

English - 77DimensionsNOTE: All drawings are not necessarily to scale. Some dimensions are subject to change without prior notice. Refer to the dime

English - 6Remote ControlYou can use the remote control up to a distance of about 23 feet from the TV. The performance of the remote control may be af

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English-11-800-SAMSUNG (7267864)Samsung Electronics America, Inc. 105 Challenger Road Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660-0511Samsung Electronics Canada Inc., C

English-2Audio Output Performance ComparisonOPTICAL (Digital)AUDIO (Analog)BestNormalVideo Input Performance ComparisonHDMI/DVIPC/COMPONENTS-VIDEOVIDE

English-3Remote ControlSee “Remote Control” in the owner’s instructions for details.1 POWERTurns the TV on and off.2 TVSelects the TV mode directly.3

English-4orConnecting a DVD Player or Cable Box/Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box) via DVITV Rear Panel1DVI to HDMI Cable (Not supplied)2Audio Cable (No

English-5Connecting a DVD Player or Cable Box/Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box) via Component cablesTV Rear Panel1Component Cable (Not supplied)DVD Pla

English-6Connecting a VCR1234If you have a “mono” (non-stereo) VCR, use a Y-connector (not supplied) to hook up to the right and left audio input jack

English-7Connecting a Digital Audio SystemTV Rear Panel1Optical Cable (Not supplied)Digital Audio System1Connect an Optical Cable between the “DIGITAL

English-8Connecting a PCTV Rear Panel1D-Sub Cable (Not supplied)2PC Audio Cable (Not supplied)PC1Connect a D-Sub Cable between PC IN [PC] connector on

English-9orConnecting a DVD Player or Cable Box/Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box) via DVITV Rear Panel1DVI to HDMI Cable (Not supplied)2Audio Cable (No

English - 71. 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

English-10orConnecting a DVD Player or Cable Box/Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box) via Component cablesTV Rear Panel1Component Cable (Not supplied)DVD

English-11Connecting a VCR1234If you have a “mono” (non-stereo) VCR, use a Y-connector (not supplied) to hook up to the right and left audio input jac

English-12Connecting a Digital Audio SystemTV Rear Panel1Optical Cable (Not supplied)Digital Audio System1Connect an Optical Cable between the “DIGITA

English-13Connecting a PCTV Rear Panel1D-Sub Cable (Not supplied)PC2PC Audio Cable (Not supplied)TV Rear PanelPC1HDMI/DVI Cable (Not supplied)23.5 mm

English-14Turning the TV On and OffPress the POWER button on the remote control. You can also use the POWER button on the TV.12With the power on, pr

English-15Setting the Channel ListUsing this menu, you can Add/Delete or set Favorite channels and use the program guide for digital broadcasts. To us

English-16To Select the Source Press the SOURCE button on the Remote ControlYou can select the TV mode or an input source connected to the TV set. Use

English-17TroubleshootingIf the TV seems to have a problem, first try this list of possible problems and solutions. If none of these troubleshooting

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