LE26R74BD - TV SAMSUNG - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL LE26R74BD SAMSUNG

• 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. 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 center 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.

Cover-Bottom Warranty card Stand Screw X 4 Service Network Card Stand Safety Guide Cleaning Cloth Registration Cards Warranty card / Service Network 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 <2> <3>

1. Place the TV faced down on a soft cloth or cushion on a table.

2. Put the stand into the hole at the bottom of the TV.

3. Insert screw into the hole indicated and tighten.

The stand is installed for models with the screen size of 40 inch and above. 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. emove the stand and cover the bottom hole with a cap and fasten with two screws. English- BN68-01007C-00Eng.indd 2 2006-03-03 ¿ÀÈÄ 3:02:57 Viewing the Control Panel The product colour and shape may vary depending on the model. SOURCE Toggles between all the available input sources (TV, Ext.1, Ext.2, AV, S-Video, Component, PC, HDMI, DTV). In the on-screen menu, use this button as you use the ENTER button on the remote control. MENU Press to see an on-screen menu of your TV’s features. In case of DTV mode, the DTV menu appears. Press to decrease or increase the volume. In the on-screen menu, use the buttons as you use the 3 and 4 buttons on the remote control.

Press to change channels. In the on-screen menu, use the buttons as you use the 5 and 6 buttons on the remote control. (Without the Remote Control, you can turn on the TV by using the Channel buttons.) Speakers Power Indicator Blinks and turns off when the power is on and lights up in stand-by mode. (Power) Press to turn the TV on and off. Remote Control Sensor Aim the remote control towards this spot on the TV. English- BN68-01007C-00Eng.indd 3 2006-03-03 ¿ÀÈÄ 3:02:58 Viewing the Connection Panel [Side Panel Jacks] [Rear Panel Jacks] (32 inch, 37 inch, 40 inch) (26 inch model does not have the side panel jacks.) Power Input [Rear Panel Jacks] (26 inch) 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. Connecting an Aerial or Cable Television Network To view television channels correctly, a signal must be received by the set from one of the following sources: - An outdoor aerial / A cable television network / A satellite network English- BN68-01007C-00Eng.indd 4 2006-03-03 ¿ÀÈÄ 3:02:59 Connecting HDMI/DVI - Supports connections between HDMI-connection-enabled AV devices (Set-Top Boxes, DVD players, AV receivers and digital TVs). - 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). The difference between HDMI and DVI is that the HDMI device is smaller in size, has the HDCP (High Bandwidth Digital Copy Protection) coding feature installed, and supports multi - channel digital audio. You should use the DVI-to-HDMI cable or DVI-HDMI Adapter for the connection, and the "R - AUDIO - L" terminal on DVI for sound output. - When connecting this product via HDMI or DVI to a Set Top Box, DVD Player or Games Console etc, make sure that it has been set to a compatible video output mode as shown in the table below. Failure to observe this may result in picture distortion, image breakup or no picture. Supported modes for DVI or HDMI 50 Hz 60 Hz Component 480i

- Do not attempt to connect the HDMI/DVI connector to a PC or Laptop Graphics Card. (This will result in a blank screen being displayed) Connecting Set-Top Box, VCR or DVD Connector Video Input Audio (L/R) Output Video + Audio (L/R) Only TV or DTV output is available. Output you can choose. RGB EXT 1 EXT 2 - Inputs or outputs for external devices, such as VCR, DVD, video game device or video disc players. Connecting External A/V Devices - Connect RCA or S-VIDEO cable to an appropriate external A/V device such as VCR, DVD or Camcorder. - Connect RCA audio cables to "R - AUDIO - L" on the rear of your set and the other ends to corresponding audio out connectors on the A/V device. - Headphone may be connected to the headphone output ( ) on the rear of your set. While the headphone is connected, the sound from the built-in speakers will be disabled. SERVICE - Service connection for qualified service engineer. Connecting AUDIO - Connect RCA audio cables to "R - AUDIO - L" on the rear of your set and the other ends to corresponding audio in connectors on the Amplifier or DVD Home Theater. Connecting Computer - Connect the D- Sub cable (optional) to "PC (PC IN)" on the rear of your set and the other end to the Video Card of your computer. - Connect the stereo audio cable (optional) to "AUDIO (PC IN)" on the rear of your set and the other end to "Audio Out" of the sound card on your computer. Connecting Component Devices (DTV/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 DTV or DVD. - If you wish to connect both the Set-Top Box and DTV (or DVD), you should connect the Set-Top Box to the DTV (or DVD) and connect the DTV (or DVD) to component connector ("PR", "PB", "Y") on your set. - The PR, PB and Y connectors on your component devices (DTV or 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 DTV or DVD. - This LCD TV displays its optimum picture resolution in 720p mode. - This LCD TV displays its maximum picture resolution in 1080i mode. Kensington Lock - 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 place of the Kensington Lock may be different depending on its model. DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) - Connect to a Digital Audio Component. Connecting CI (Common Interface) CARD

Please insert the card as shown CI CARD TV Rear Panel - When not inserting "CI CARD" in some channels, "Scrambled Signal" is displayed on the screen. - The pairing information containing a telephone number, CI CARD ID, Host ID, and other information will be displayed in about 2~3 minutes. If an error message is displayed, please contact your service provider. - When the channel information configuration has finished, the message "Updating Completed" is displayed, indicating that the channel list is now updated. You must obtain a CI CARD from a local cable service provider. Remove the CI CARD by carefully pulling it out with your hands since dropping the CI CARD may cause damage to it. Service Port - Service connection for qualified service engineer. English- BN68-01007C-00Eng.indd 5 2006-03-03 ¿ÀÈÄ 3:03:00 Viewing the Remote Control Selects a target device to be controlled by the Samsung remote control (TV, DVD, STB, CABLE, VCR) Television Standby button Number buttons for direct channel access Automatic Power-off : Next channel P : Previous channel Exit the OSD ontrol the cursor in the menu One/Two-digit channel selection Use to see information on the current broadcast display "Channel Manager" on the screen. Picture size selection Selects the TV and DTV mode directly VCR/DVD Functions Rewind, Stop, Play/Pause, Fast/Forward Volume increase Volume decrease emporary sound switch-off Menu display and change confirmation Digital subtitle display Sound mode selection SRS TSXT selection Teletext Functions Exit from the teletext display Teletext index Teletext hold Teletext size selection Electronic Program Guide (EPG) display Teletext mode selection (LIST/FLOF) Picture-In-Picture On / Off Teletext sub page Picture freeze : Teletext next page P : Teletext previous page Picture effect selection ound effect selection Adjusts 5 separate devices - TV, DVD, STB, CABLE, or VCR. Teletext cancel Teletext reveal Alternately select Teletext, Double, or Mix. vailable source selection

Fastext topic selection Previous channel Teletext store DTV menu display The performance of the remote control may be affected by bright light. his is a special remote control for the visually impaired, and has Braille points on the Power, Channel and Volume buttons. 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.

eplace the cover. emove 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. (Assuming typical TV usage, the batteries last for about one year.) If the remote control doesn’t work, check the following:

1. Is the TV power on?

2. Are the plus and minus ends of the batteries reversed?

3. Are the batteries drained?

4. Is there a power outage, or is the power cord unplugged?

5. Is there a special fluorescent light or neon sign nearby?

English- BN68-01007C-00Eng.indd 6 2006-03-03 ¿ÀÈÄ 3:03:03 Switching On and Off The mains lead is attached to the rear of your set.

1. Plug the mains lead into an appropriate socket.

The standby indicator lights up on the front of the set.

button on the front of the set. You also can press the POWER button or the TV/DTV button on the remote control to turn the TV on. The programme that you were watching last is reselected automatically.

ress the numeric button (0~9) or channel up/down ( / ) button on the remote control or

button on the right side of the set. When you switch the set on for the very first time, you will be asked to choose language in which the menus are to be displayed.

4. To switch your set off, press the POWER

button again. 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).

button on the remote control. The screen is turned off and a red standby indicator appears on the front of your set.

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. Plug & Play When the TV is initially powered on, several basic settings proceed automatically and subsequently. The following settings are available.

1. Press the POWER button on the remote control.

The message "Démarrer Plug & Play" is displayed with "OK" selected.

2. Select the appropriate language by pressing the or button.

Press the ENTER button to confirm your choice.

3. The message "Check antenna input." is displayed with "OK" selected.

Press the ENTER button. Please check that the antenna cable is connected correctly.

4. Select the appropriate country by pressing the or button.

Press the ENTER button to confirm your choice.

he "Auto Store" menu is displayed with the "Start" selected. Press the ENTER button. The channel search will start and end automatically. After all the available channels are stored, the "Clock Set" menu appears. button at any time to interrupt the memorization process. Press the ENTER

ress the ENTER button. Select the "Hour" or "Minute" by pressing the or button. Set the "Hour" or "Minute" by pressing the or button. You can also set the hour and minute by pressing the number buttons on the remote control.

ress the ENTER button to confirm your setting. The DTV channel scan menu appears and the DTV channel is automatically updated. If the DTV channel is updated, the Source in the source list of the Input menu is automatically changed to DTV. For detailed descriptions about DTV channel update, refer to page 27 of this manual. Language: Select your language. Country: Select your country. Auto Store: A utomatically scans for and stores channels available in the local area. Clock Set: Sets the current time for the TV clock. If you want to reset this feature...

3. The message to "Start Plug & Play" is displayed.

English- BN68-01007C-00Eng.indd 7 2006-03-03 ¿ÀÈÄ 3:03:04 - Storing Channels Automatically - Storing Channels Manually Storing Channels Automatically You can scan for the frequency ranges available to you (and availability depends on your country). Automatically allocated programme numbers may not correspond to actual or desired programme numbers. However, you can sort numbers manually and clear any channels you do not wish to watch.

1. Press the MENU button to display the menu.

3. Select the appropriate country by pressing the or button. Press the ENTER

4. Press the or button to select "Auto Store", then press the ENTER

ress the ENTER button to confirm your choice. button. button. The TV will begin memorizing all of the available channels. Press the ENTER button at any time to interrupt the memorization process and return to the "Channel" menu.

6. After all the available channels are stored, the "Sort" menu appears.

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.

4. To assign a programme number to a channel, find the correct number by pressing the or button

and then press the ENTER button. You can also set a programme number by pressing number buttons on the remote control.

6. Select the colour standard required by pressing the or button then, press the ENTER

8. Select the sound standard required by pressing the or button, then press the ENTER

button. If there is an abnormal sound or no sound, re-select the sound system required.

9. If you know the number of the channel to be stored, press the or button to select "Channel". Press the ENTER

Select C (Air channel) or S (Cable channel) by pressing the or button. Press the button to select channel. Select the required number by pressing the or button and then press the ENTER button. button. Channel mode: P (Programme mode), C (Air channel mode), S (Cable channel mode) You can also set a channel number by pressing number buttons on the remote control.

12. Repeat steps 3 to 11 for each channel to be stored.

Programme: Selects a program number for the channel. Colour System: Sets the colour supporting system. Sound System: Sets the sound supporting system. Channel: Selects a channel. Search: Scans for the frequency value for the channel. Store: Saves your settings. English- BN68-01007C-00Eng.indd 8 2006-03-03 ¿ÀÈÄ 3:03:05 Setting the Channel Manager Set the channels according to your preference. You can easily delete, add, or lock the channel you want.

Press the button to select "

Press the or button to select the undesired channel, then press the ENTER button to cancel.

Repeat steps 5 for each channel to be selected or canceled

" is active when "Child Lock" is selected to "On". You can select these options by simply pressing the CH MGR button on the remote control. Activating the Child Lock This feature allows you to prevent unauthorized users, such as children, from watching unsuitable programmes by muting out video and audio. Child Lock cannot be released using the buttons on the side. Only the remote control can release the Child Lock setting, so keep the remote control away from children.

1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the or button

to select "Channel", then press the ENTER button.

2. Press the or button to select "Channel Manager",

then press the ENTER button.

3. Press the or button to select "Child Lock", then press the ENTER

4. Press the or button to select "On" or "Off". Press the ENTER

5. Press the or button to select "Channel Manager",

then press the ENTER button.

6. Press the button to select " " line.

7. Press the or button to select the channels you want to lock,

then press the ENTER button.

8. Repeat steps 7 for each channel to be locked or unlocked.

9. Press the EXIT button to exit.

Select "On" or "Off" in "Child Lock" to easily turn the channels which selected on " " to be active or inactive. English- BN68-01007C-00Eng.indd 9 2006-03-03 ¿ÀÈÄ 3:03:06 Sorting the Stored Channels You can exchange the numbers of two channels, in order to: Modify the numeric order in which the channels have been automatically stored. ive easily remembered numbers to the channels that you watch most often.

3. Select the channel number that you wish to change by pressing the

or button repeatedly. Press the ENTER button. The selected channel number and name are moved to right side.

ress the or button to move to the position in which you would like to change and then press the ENTER button. The selected channel is exchanged with the one previously stored to the chosen number.

5. Repeat steps 3 to 4 for another channel to be sorted.

6. Press the EXIT button to exit.

Assigning Channels Names Channel names will be assigned automatically when channel information is broadcast. These names can be changed, allowing you to assign new names.

3. If necessary, select the channel to be assigned to a new name by

To... Then... Select a letter, number or symbol Press the or button Move on the next letter Press the button Move back the previous letter Press the button Confirm the name Press the ENTER button he characters available are : Letters of the alphabet (A~Z) / Numbers (0~9) / Special characters ( -, space)

5. Repeat steps 3 to 4 for each channel to be assigned to a new name.

6. Press the EXIT button to exit.

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.

4. Press the or button to adjust the fine tuning.

Press the ENTER button.

5. Press the EXIT button to exit.

ine tuned channels that have been saved are marked with an asterisk "*" on the right-hand side of the channel number in the channel banner. And the channel number turns red. To reset the fine-tuning, select "Reset" by pressing the or button and then press the ENTER button. English-10 BN68-01007C-00Eng.indd 10 2006-03-03 ¿ÀÈÄ 3:03:07 LNA (Low Noise Amplifier) If the TV is operating in a weak-signal area, the LNA function can improve the reception (a low-noise preamplifier boosts the incoming signal).

3. Press the or button to select "On" or "Off". Press the ENTER

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

Press the or button to select "Picture", then press the ENTER

button again, to select "Mode".

ress the or button to select the desired picture effect. Press the ENTER button.

ou can also press the P.MODE button on the remote control to select one of the picture settings. Dynamic: Selects the picture for high-definition in a bright room. Standard: Selects the picture for optimum display in a normal environment. Movie: Selects the picture for comfortable display in a dark room. Custom: S elect to view your favorite display settings. (Refer to "Adjusting the Custom Picture") The Picture mode must be adjusted separately for each input source. You can return to the factory defaults picture settings by selecting the "Reset". (Refer to "Resetting the Picture Settings to the Factory Defaults" on page 12) Adjusting the Custom Picture Your set has several settings which allow you to control picture quality.

1. To select the desired picture effect, follow the

"Changing the Picture Standard" instructions number 1 to 4.

2. Press the or button to select a particular item. Press the ENTER

4. Press the EXIT button to exit.

Contrast: Adjusts the lightness and darkness between objects and the background. Brightness: Adjusts the brightness of the whole screen. Sharpness: Adjusts the outline of objects to either sharpen them or make them more dull. Colour: Adjusts the colours, making them lighter or darker. Tint (NTSC only): Adjusts the colour of objects, making them more red or green for a more natural look. The adjusted values are stored according to the selected Picture mode. In PC Mode, Only “Contrast”, “Brightness” and “Colour” can be adjusted Changing the Colour Tone You can select the most comfortable colour tone to your eyes.

1. To select the desired picture effect, follow the

"Changing the Picture Standard" instructions number 1 to 4.

2. Press the or button to select "Colour Tone", then press the ENTER

3. Press the or button to select the desired colour tone setting.

Press the ENTER button.

4. Press the EXIT button to exit.

Cool2: Makes the colour temperature bluer than "Cool1" menu. Warm1: Makes whites reddish. Cool1: Makes whites bluish. Warm2: Makes the colour temperature redder than Normal: Keeps whites white. "Warm1" menu. The adjusted values are stored according to the selected Picture mode. English-11 BN68-01007C-00Eng.indd 11 2006-03-03 ¿ÀÈÄ 3:03:09 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 4 on page 11.

2. Press the or button to select "Reset", then press the ENTER

The "Reset" will be set for each picture mode. Changing the Picture Size You can select the picture size which best corresponds to your viewing requirements.

Select the required option by pressing the or button. Press the ENTER button.

Press the EXIT button to exit. button. button. Auto Wide: Automatically adjusts the picture size to the "16:9" aspect ratio. 16:9: Adjusts the picture size to 16:9 appropriate for DVDs or wide broadcasting. 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. You can select these options by simply pressing the P.SIZE button on the remote control. “Auto Wide” function is available only in “TV”, “Ext1”, “Ext2”, “AV”, and “S-Video” mode. In PC Mode, only "16:9" and "4:3" mode can be adjusted. Select by pressing the or buttons. Use the or button to move the picture up and down. After selecting , use the or button to magnify or reduce the picture size in the vertical direction. Freezing the Current Picture Press the STILL button to freeze a moving picture into a still one. Press again to cancel. Digital Noise Reduction 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.

3. Press the or button to select "On" or "Off". Press the ENTER

English-12 BN68-01007C-00Eng.indd 12 2006-03-03 ¿ÀÈÄ 3:03:11 DNIe Demo (Digital Natural Image engine) Samsung’s new technology brings you more detailed images with contrast and white enhancement. A new image compensation algorithm gives viewers brighter and clearer images. DNIe technology will match every signal to your eyes. You can see how DNIe improves the picture by setting DNIe Demo mode to On.

3. Press the or button to select "On" or "Off". Press the ENTER

These functions don’t work in PC mode. The DNle Demo is designed to show the difference between the regular and DNIe pictures. By default, the product displays the picture with DNle applied. Viewing the Picture In Picture (PIP) You can display a sub picture within the main picture of set programme or video input. In this way, you can watch the picture of set programme or video input from any connected equipment while watching the main picture.

Press the ENTER button again. Press the or button to select "On", then press ENTER button. button. button. If the PIP is activated, the size of the main picture turns to “16:9”.

Press the PIP button on the remote control repeatedly to activate or deactivate the "PIP". Press the or button to select "Source",then press ENTER button. Select a source of the sub picture by pressing the or button and press the ENTER button. he sub picture can serve different source selections based on what the main picture is set to.

Press the or button to select "Swap". To interchange the main picture and the sub picture, select "Swap" option and press the ENTER button. The main picture and the sub picture are interchanged. If main picture is in "PC" mode, "Swap" is not available.

ress the or button to select "Size" of the sub picture and then press the ENTER button. Select a size of the sub picture by pressing the or button and then press the ENTER button. If main picture is in "PC" mode, "Size" is not available.

7. Press the or button to select "Position", then press the ENTER button.

Select the position of the sub picture by pressing the or button and then press the ENTER button.

ress the or button to select "Programme" and then press the ENTER button. You can select the channel that you want to view through sub picture by pressing the or button. Press the ENTER button. The "Programme" can be active when the sub picture is set to TV.

9. Press the EXIT button to exit.

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. Source: Used to select a source of the sub picture. Swap: Used to interchange the main picture and the sub picture. Size: Used to select a size of the sub picture. Position: Used to move the sub picture. Programme: Used to Change the sub picture. English-13 BN68-01007C-00Eng.indd 13 2006-03-03 ¿ÀÈÄ 3:03:12 PIP Settings O: PIP operates, X: PIP doesn’t operate Main Sub

Changing the Sound Standard You can select the type of the special sound effect to be used when watching a given broadcast.

ou can also select these options by simply pressing the S.MODE button on the remote control.

Select the required sound effect by pressing the or button repeatedly and then press the ENTER button.

Press the EXIT button to exit. button. button again, to select "Mode". Standard: Selects the normal sound mode. Music: Emphasizes music over voices. Movie: Provides live and full sound for movies. Speech: Emphasizes voices over other sounds. Custom: S elects your custom sound settings. (Refer to "Adjusting the Sound Settings") Adjusting the Sound Settings The sound settings can be adjusted to suit your personal preferences.

4. Press the or button to reach the required setting.

Press the ENTER button.

5. Press the EXIT button to exit.

If you make any changes to these settings, the Sound Mode is automatically switched to "Custom". Connecting Hheadphones You can connect a set of headphones to your set if you wish to watch a TV programme without disturbing the other people in the room. When you insert the head set jack into the corresponding port, you can operate only “Internal Mute” and “Sound Select” (in PIP mode) in Sound menu. Prolonged use of headphones at a high volume may damage your hearing. You will not receive sound from the speakers when you connect headphones to the system. English-14 BN68-01007C-00Eng.indd 14 2006-03-03 ¿ÀÈÄ 3:03:13 Setting the TruSurround XT (SRS TSXT) 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 twospeaker playback system, including internal television speakers. It is fully compatible with all multichannel formats.

Press the or button to select “On” or “Off”. Press the ENTER

Press the EXIT button to exit. button. symbol are trademarks of TruSurround XT, SRS and SRS Labs, Inc. TruSurround XT technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc. ou can also set these options simply by pressing the SRS button on remote control. Adjusting the Volume Automatically Each broadcasting station has its own signal conditions, and so it is not easy for you to adjust the volume every time the channel is changed. This feature allows you to 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.

3. Press the or button to select "On" or "Off". Press the ENTER

Selecting the Internal Mute If you want to hear the sound through separate speakers, cancel the internal amplifier.

3. Press the or button to select "On" or "Off". Press the ENTER

When "Internal Mute" is set to "On’, the Sound menus except for "Sound Select" (in PIP mode) cannot be adjusted. Listening to the Sound of the Sub Picture During the PIP features activation, you can listen to the sound of the sub picture.

Main: Used to listen to the sound of the main picture. Sub: Used to listen to the sound of the sub picture. You can select this option when the "PIP" is set to "On". (refer to page 13) English-15 BN68-01007C-00Eng.indd 15 2006-03-03 ¿ÀÈÄ 3:03:14 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.

You can select this option when the "Game Mode” is set to "On". 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.

button to select "Clock Set". To... Press the... Move to "Hour" or "Minute" or button. Set the "Hour" or "Minute" or button. Press the ENTER button. button. button. Press the EXIT button to exit. If you disconnect the power cord, you have to set the clock again. ou can also set hour and minute by pressing the number buttons on the remote control.

Setting the Sleep Timer You can select a time period of between 30 and 180 minutes after which the television automatically switches to standby mode.

Press the SLEEP button on the

Press the or button repeatedly until the desired time appears (Off, 30, 60, 90, 120, 150, 180). Press the ENTER button.

Press the EXIT button to exit. button. button. button. The TV automatically switches to standby mode when the timer reaches 0. remote control repeatedly until the appropriate time interval appears. Switching the Television On and Off Automatically You can set the On/Off timers so that the set will: Switch on automatically and tune to the channel of your choice at the time you select. Switch off automatically at the time you select. The first step is to set the television’s clock.

4. Press the or button to adjust "Hour", then press the button to

move to the next step. Set other items using the same method as above. When finished, press the ENTER button to return.

5. Press the or button to select "Off Timer", then press the ENTER

6. Press the or button to adjust "Hour", then press the button to

move to the next step. Set other items using the same method as above. When finished, press the ENTER button to return.

7. Press the EXIT button to exit.

You can also set hour and minute by pressing the number buttons on the remote control. The "Activation" setting must be set to "Yes" in order for the timers to work. 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.

Select a particular language by pressing the or button repeatedly. Press the ENTER button. button. You can choose one of 5 languages.

Press the EXIT button to exit. Using Game Mode When connecting to a game console such as PlayStationTM or XboxTM, you can enjoy a more realistic gaming experience by selecting game menu.

4. Press the EXIT button to exit.

To disconnect the game console and connect another external device, cancel game mode in the picture menu. If you display the TV menu in Game mode, the screen shakes slightly. Game Mode is not available in TV mode. If Game Mode is On:

• Picture Mode and Sound Mode are automatically changed to Custom and users cannot change the mode.
• Sound Mode in the Sound menu is deactivated. Adjust the sound using the equalizer.
• The Reset Sound function is activated. Selecting the Reset function after setting the equalizer resets the equalizer setting to the factory defaults. 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". Melody: You can hear melody sound when the television is powered on or off.

1. Press the MENU button to display the menu.

3. Press the or button to select "On" or "Off".

Press the ENTER button.

4. Press the EXIT button to exit.

English-17 BN68-01007C-00Eng.indd 17 2006-03-03 ¿ÀÈÄ 3:03:17 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.

3. Select the required option (Off, Low, Medium, High) by pressing the or button.

Press the ENTER button.

4. Press the EXIT button to exit.

Selecting the Source You can select among external sources connected to your TV’s input jacks.

Press the ENTER button again, to select "Source List". hen no external device is connected to your set, only "TV", "Ext.1", "Ext.2" are activated in the "Source List". "AV", "S-Video", "Component", "PC", "HDMI", "DTV" are activated only when they are connected to your set.

Select the required device by pressing the or button. Press the ENTER button. Press the SOURCE button on the remote control to toggel between all the available source. TV mode can be selected by pressing the TV/DTV button, number buttons(0~9), and the P / button on the remote control. But it cannot be selected using the SOURCE button. Editing the Input Source Names Name the device connected to the input jacks to make your input source selection easier.

3. Press the or button to select the device that you wish to edit.

Press the ENTER button.

4. Press the or button to select the required device.

You can select these options by simply pressing the D.MENU button on the remote control. Updating the Channel List Automatically You can update the channel list when the broadcaster adds new Services or if you move the TV to a new location.

When it has finished, the number of scanned services will be displayed. button. button again, to select "Auto Store". The existing favourite channel list will not be deleted when the channel list is updated. To stop the scan before it has finished, press the ENTER button with "STOP" selected.

Press the EXIT button to exit. If the signal status is poor, the “No Service found! Check the aerial connection” message is displayed. English-19 BN68-01007C-00Eng.indd 19 2006-03-03 ¿ÀÈÄ 3:03:20 Updating the Channel List Manually You can specify the channel or frequency for a fast channel search.

• Channel: Channel “21” to “68” in sequence are displayed in UK.
• Frequency: The frequency available in the Channel group is displayed.
• Bandwidth: The available bandwidths are 7 and 8 MHz.

Press the red button to start the scan for digital services. When it has finished,channels are updated in the channel list.

Press the EXIT button to exit. You can input by pressing the button on the remote control. You can not change only Frequency and when changing a channel, the Frequency will be automatically changed. Editing Your Favourite Channels You can edit your favourite channels using the four colour buttons.

Press the red button to display all currently stored channels.

Press the or button to select a channel you want. Press the ENTER button. button. A "★" icon is shown next to the selected channel and the channel will be added to the favourite channel list.

• To undo, press the ENTER button again.
• Select All: Select all channels currently displayed.
• Select None: Deselect all selected channels.
• Preview: Displays (a) currently selected channel(s). The Favorite Channels settings have been completed.

Press the EXIT button to exit. Add You can use this function when one or more favourite channels have been selected.

Press the red button in the "Edit Favourite Channels" menu. To add more channels, refer to the step 5 on the previous description.

If you want to check the channel to be stored, press D.MENU button. button. Press the EXIT button to exit.

To add all channels to the favourite channel list, press the red button.

To remove all channels, press the green button.

• Preview : Displays (a) currently selected channel(s).

Press the or button to select the channel that you want to move, and press the green or ENTER button.

Press the EXIT button to exit. button. A " " icon is displayed on the left side of the channel name. Preview

In the "Edit Favourite Channels" menu, select the channel to be previewed by pressing the or button.

Press the yellow button. The selected channel is displayed on the screen. Delete

In the "Edit Favourite Channels" menu, select the channel to be deleted from the favourite channels list by pressing the or button.

Press the blue button. The selected channel and number will be deleted. To add a deleted channel back in to the favourite channel list, see "Add" on page 20. Selecting Channel Manager You can exclude the channels you have chosen from the channels you have scanned. When you scan through the stored channels, those you have chosen to skip are not displayed. All channels that you do not specifically choose to skip are displayed during scanning.

Press the yellow button to toggle between your favourite channels and all channels. button. button. Your favourite channels are only displayed if they were previously set in the " Editing Your Favourite Channels" menu (refer to page 20~21).

You can select these options by simply pressing the CH MGR button on the remote control.

Press the red or green button to display the previous or next channel manager page.

Press the or button to select a channel to be tuned. Press the ENTER button. The channel number, name and an icon are displayed in the top left corner while changing the channel. The channel number and name are displayed if the channel is one of the all channels, and a icon if the channel is one of the favourite channels.

Press the blue or CH MGR button to exit from the channel manager. English-21 BN68-01007C-00Eng.indd 21 2006-03-03 ¿ÀÈÄ 3:03:24 Displaying Programme Information While viewing a channel, additional information about the current programme may be displayed.

While viewing a programme, press the INFO ( ) button. The programme information is displayed.

To exit from banner information, press the INFO ( ) button. Viewing the EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) Information The EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) information is provided by the broadcasters. Programme entries may appear blank or out of date as a result of the information broadcast on a given channel. The display will dynamically update as soon as new information becomes available. ow & Next Guide For the six channels indicated in the left-hand column, displays the Current programme and the Next programme information. ull Guide Displays the programme information as time ordered One hour segments. Two hours of programme information is displayed which may be scrolled forwards or backwards in time.

Press the or button to select "Now & Next Guide" or "Full Guide". Press the ENTER button. button, to select "Guide". You can also display the guide menu simply by pressing the GUIDE button.

To... Then... Watch a programme in the EPG list

• Select a programme by pressing the 5, 6, 3, 4 button.

• Press the ENTER button. If the next program is selected, it is scheduled with the clock icon displayed. If the ENTER button is pressed again, the scheduling is canceled with the clock icon gone. For details about scheduling programmes, refer to the next page. View programme information

• Select a programme of your choice by pressing the 5, 6, 3, 4 button.
• Press the INFO ( ) button when the programme of your choice is highlighted. Toggle between the "Now & Next Guide" or "Full Guide"

• Press the red button repeatedly. Display the "Favourites" and the "All Channels" list

• Press the green button repeatedly. Scrolls backwards quickly (2 hours).

• Press the yellow button repeatedly. Scrolls forward quickly (2 hours).

• Press the blue button repeatedly. Exit the guide

• Press the EXIT button. The programme title is on the upper part of the screen center. Please click on INFO ( ) button for the detailed information. Channel Number, Running Time, Status Bar, Parental Level, Video Quality Information(HD/SD), Sound Modes, Subtitle or Teletext, Languages of Subtitle or Teletext, and brief summary of the highlighted programme are included on the detailed information. "..." will be appeared if the summary is long. Six channels are displayed. To scroll between channels, move to a channel using the or button. To display page by page, use the P button. English-22 BN68-01007C-00Eng.indd 22 2006-03-03 ¿ÀÈÄ 3:03:26 Using the Scheduled List If you make a scheduled viewing list of programs you may like to see, the channel will be automatically switched to the scheduled program at the scheduled time even if you are watching another program.

Press the red button. The channel will be switched to the scheduled program.

button, to select "Guide". button. button to select an item and adjust with the 3 or 4 button . You can also set hour and minute by pressing the number buttons on the remote control.

• Channel: Set the channel.
• Date: Set Year, Month and Day.
• Frequency: Set the frequency. ("Once", "Daily", or "Weekly")

• Cancle: Cancel the adjusted schedule.
• Add Programme: Add a new schedule.
• Edit: Re-adjust the selected schedule.

Press the EXIT button to exit. button, to select "Guide". button. ou can select these options by simply pressing the GUIDE button on the remote control. English-23 BN68-01007C-00Eng.indd 23 2006-03-03 ¿ÀÈÄ 3:03:28 Viewing All Channels and Favourite Channels In the EPG menu, you can display all channels or favourite channels.

Select the your required guide ("Now & Next Guide" or "Full Guide") by pressing the or button.

Press the green button. All the channel lists and the favorite channel lists will be toggled.

Select a programme of your choice by pressing the , 6, 3, or 4 button.

When the Edit Favourite Channels list has not been set up:

• "The favourites list is empty. Would you like to choose your favourites now?" message is displayed.
• Select “Yes”. The "Edit Favourite Channels" menu is displayed. If you select “No”, all channels will remain unchanged. To edit the favourite channels, refer to page 20 for more details.

button again, to select "Guide". button. ) button to display information about the highlighted programme. Press the EXIT button to exit. "All Channels" is the list of channels that have been scanned by the channel list update. All channels are displayed in the all channel mode. "Favourites" (favourite channels) is the list of channels that has been set in the "Edit Favourite Channels" menu (refer to page 20). 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.

Select a particular language by pressing the or button repeatedly. Press the ENTER button. You can choose one of five languages.

Select the required option ("High", "Medium", "Low", or "Opaque") by pressing the or button, and press the ENTER button to change the setting.

Press the EXIT button to exit. button. Setting up the Parental Lock This feature allows you to prevent unauthorized users, such as children, from watching unsuitable programmes by a 4-digit PIN (Personal Identification Number) code that is defined by the user. The on-screen menu will instruct you to assign a PIN code (you can change it later, if necessary).

The "Enter PIN" is displayed.

Enter your current 4-digit PIN code by using the numeric buttons (0~9). The options available in the "Parental Lock" group are displayed with the "Parental Rating" selected. button. button. The default PIN code for a new TV set is 0000. If you enter an invalid PIN code,the "Invalid PIN code. Please try again." message is displayed.

Press the or button to select the age rating you want to lock out. Press the ENTER button.

If you want to change the PIN code,select "Change PIN" by pressing the or button. Press the ENTER button.

Enter your new PIN code by using the numeric buttons (0~9). button. The "Enter New PIN" is displayed. The "Confirm New PIN" is displayed.

10. Re-enter your new PIN code to confirm by using the numeric buttons (0~9).

The Your PIN code has been changed successfully message is displayed.

Select "On" by pressing the or button. Press the ENTER

Press the EXIT button to exit. button. button again, to select "Subtitle". button. Selecting the Preferred Language (Subtitle or Audio) You can change the default value for subtitle and audio languages. Displays the language information for the incoming stream.

Select the required option by pressing the or button, and press the ENTER button to change the setting.

Press the EXIT button to exit. button. English is the default in cases where the selected language is unavailable in the broadcast. While viewing a programme, the subtitle can be selected. While viewing a programme, audio languages can be selected. Viewing Product Information You can view your product information. For service or repair, please contact a Samsung approved dealer.

Press the ENTER button. button again, to select "Product Information". he Product Information menu is selected. - Software Version, Firmware Version

Press the EXIT button to exit. Checking the Signal Information You can get information about the signal status.

Press the EXIT button to exit. button. If the signal status is poor, the "No signal." message is displayed. English-26 BN68-01007C-00Eng.indd 26 2006-03-03 ¿ÀÈÄ 3:03:33 Upgrading the Software (Option) To keep your product up-to-date with new Digital Television features then software upgrades are periodically broadcast as part of the normal Television signal. It will automatically detect these signals and display the software upgrade banner. You are given the option to install the upgrade. pgrade Now If you select "Upgrade Now", the "iDTV" immediately installs the new upgrade and then restarts. pgrade Later If you select "Upgrade Later", the upgrade is postponed until the next restart or channel change some 90 minutes later, when the upgrade dialog appears again. on’t Upgrade If you select "Don’t Upgrade", the "iDTV" does not perform the upgrade and the software upgrade banner is not displayed again. The upgrade is still stored internally, to subsequently upgrade to the new version then the following sequence of steps are performed.

To switch to an alternative version, press the red button. Press the blue button to reset, activate the upgrade and restart.

Press the EXIT button to exit. button. Viewing Common Interface This contains information on CAM inserted in the CI slot and displays it.

Press the EXIT button to exit. button. button to display the information for your application. The Application Info inserting is about the CI CARD. You can install the CAM anytime whether the TV is ON or OFF.

1. Purchase the CI CAM module by visiting your nearest dealer or by phone.

2. Insert the CI CARD into the CAM in the direction of the arrow until it fits.

3. Insert the CAM with the CI CARD installed into the common interface slot.

(Insert the CAM in the direction of the arrow, right up to the end so that it is parallel with the slot.)

4. Check if you can see a picture on a scrambled signal channel.

English-27 BN68-01007C-00Eng.indd 27 2006-03-03 ¿ÀÈÄ 3:03:34 Selecting the CI (Common Interface) Menu This enables the user to select from the CAM-provided menu.

Select to "CI Menu" by pressing the or button, and press the ENTER

Select the required option by pressing the or button, and press the ENTER button.

Press the EXIT button to exit. button. Select the CI Menu based on the menu PC Card. Resetting You can reset the values stored to the factory default values. The Reset operation deletes all channel information and user preferences returning all values to their default factory state.

The "Enter PIN" screen will appear.

Enter your current 4-digit PIN code by using the numeric buttons (0~9). button. button. The warning message is displayed.All values will be reset by pressing the coloured buttons (red, green, yellow, and blue)in turn.

Press the EXIT button to exit. Teletext Decoder Most set channels carry " teletext ", pages of written information that provide information such as: Television programme times. News bulletins and Weather forecasts. ports results. Subtitles for the hard of hearing. The teletext pages are organized according to six categories: Part Contents

Selected page number.

Broadcasting station identity.

Status information. English-28 BN68-01007C-00Eng.indd 28 2006-03-03 ¿ÀÈÄ 3:03:36 Displaying the Teletext Information You can display teletext information at any time, but signal reception must be good. Otherwise: Information may be missing. Some pages may not be displayed. To activate the teletext mode and display the contents page:

Using the P teletext service.

) button, select the channel providing the ) button to activate the teletext mode. he contents page is displayed. It can be redisplayed at any time by pressing the MENU ( ) button.

Press the TTX/MIX ( ) button again. he actual broadcast will be displayed with “Teletext”, “Double”, and “Mix” in order on the screen.

Press the TV/DTV button to exit from the Text display.

If any broken character appears while Text is being viewed, make sure that the Text language is identical with the language in the "Setup" menu mode. If both languages are different, select the same language with the Text language on the "Setup" menu. Selecting a Specific Teletext Page Press the number buttons on the remote control to enter the page number directly:

Enter the three-digit page number listed in the contents by pressing the corresponding numeric buttons.

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.

Using the various display options: To display... Press the... Both teletext information and the normal broadcast TTX/MIX ( Hidden text (answers to quiz games, for example) INFO (

The normal screen INFO (

A secondary page, by entering its 4-digit number PRE-CH ( The next page The previous page

Double-size letters in the: Upper half of the screen Lower half of the screen P.MODE ( Once Twice Normal screen Three times

English-29 BN68-01007C-00Eng.indd 29 2006-03-03 ¿ÀÈÄ 3:03:37 Using Fastext to Select a Teletext Page The various topics included in the teletext pages are colour-coded, and can be selected by pressing the coloured buttons on the remote control.

Display the teletext contents page by pressing the TTX/MIX (

Press the coloured button corresponding to the topic that you wish to select (The available topics are listed on the status information line).

Press the TV/DTV button to exit from the Text display. ) button. 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.

hen the control panel window appears, click on "Appearance and Themes" and a display dialog-box will appear.

hen the control panel window appears, click on "Display" and a display dialog-box will appear.

avigate to the "Settings" tab on the display dialog-box. The correct size setting (resolution): Optimum- 1360 X 768 If a 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. (All resolutions between the supported limits are supported) Mode Resolution Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) Pixel Clock Frequency (MHz) Sync Polarity (H/V) IBM 640 x 480 720 x 400

The interface mode is not supported. The set might operate abnormally if a non-standard video format is selected. DVI does not support PC function. Separate and Composite modes are supported. SOG is not supported. English-30 BN68-01007C-00Eng.indd 30 2006-03-03 ¿ÀÈÄ 3:03:37 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.

Press the or button to adjust the screen quality. Press the ENTER button.

Follow the "Coarse and Fine Tuning of the Image (Image Lock)" instructions number 1 to 3.

Press the EXIT button to exit. button. Adjusting the PC Screen Automatically (Auto Adjustment): Auto adjustment allows the PC screen of set to self-adjust to the incoming PC video signal. The values of fine, coarse and position are adjusted automatically.

Follow the "Coarse and Fine Tuning of the Image (Image Lock)" instructions number 1 to 3.

Follow the "Coarse and Fine Tuning of the Image (Image Lock)" instructions number 1 to 3.

Press the EXIT button to exit. button. English-31 BN68-01007C-00Eng.indd 31 2006-03-03 ¿ÀÈÄ 3:03:39 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). Cable Figure 2

2. Connect the Kensington lock cable.

3. Fix the Kensington lock to a desk

or a heavy stationary object. Figure 1 <Optional> The place of the Kensington Lock may be different depending on its model. Troubleshooting: Before Contacting Service Personnel No sound or picture Check that the mains lead has been connected to a wall socket. Check that you have pressed the POWER buttons on the front of the set. Check the picture contrast and brightness settings. Check the volume. Normal picture but no sound Check the volume. Check whether the MUTE button has been pressed on the remote control. Check if "Internal Mute" is off No picture or black and white picture Adjust the colour settings. Check that the broadcast system selected is correct. Sound and picture interference Try to identify the electrical appliance that is affecting the set and move it further away. Plug your set into a different mains socket. Blurred or snowy picture, distorted sound Check the direction, location and connections of your aerial. This interference is often due to the use of an indoor aerial. Remote control malfunctions Replace the remote control batteries. Clean the upper edge of the remote control (transmission window). Check the battery terminals. "Check signal cable." message is displayed. Check that the signal cable is firmly connected to the PC or video sources. Check that the PC or video sources are turned on. On PC mode, "Not Supported Mode." message is displayed. Check the maximum resolution and the frequency of the video adaptor. Compare these values with the data in the Display Modes. The TFT LCD panel uses a panel consisting of sub pixels (3,133,440) which require sophisticated technology to produce. However, there may be few bright or dark pixels on the screen. These pixels will have no impact on the performance of the product. English-32 BN68-01007C-00Eng.indd 32 2006-03-03 ¿ÀÈÄ 3:03:39 Technical and Environmental Specifications LE26R73BD Model Name Screen Size (Diagonal) Power Supply Sound Output Dimension (WxDxH) Body With stand Weight With stand Environmental Considerations Operating Temperature Operating Humidity Storage Temperature Storage Humidity Model Name Screen Size (Diagonal) Power Supply Power Consumption PC Resolution Sound Output Dimension (WxDxH) Body With stand Weight With stand LE40R73BD 26 inch 32 inch 40 inch AC220-240V 50 Hz AC220-240V 50 Hz AC220-240V 50 Hz Power Consumption PC Resolution LE32R73BD 120 W 152 W 190 W 1360 x 768 @ 60 Hz 1360 x 768 @ 60 Hz 1360 x 768 @ 60 Hz 5WX2 10 W X 2 10 W X 2

675.0 X 75.0 X 475.5 mm

675.0 X 215.5 X 530.0 mm

800.0 X 80.0 X 548.5 mm

800.0 X 252.0 X 603.0 mm

991.5 X 87.0 X 658.5 mm