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Product type	LCD HDTV
Brand	Samsung
Model	LN-S3241D
Screen size (diagonal)	32 inches (81 cm)
Maximum PC resolution	1360 x 768 @ 60 Hz
Power supply	AC 110-120 V, 60 Hz
Power consumption (max)	165 W
Audio output (speakers)	10 W x 2 (stereo)
Dimensions with stand (W x D x H)	892.5 x 249 x 615 mm
Weight with stand	13.9 kg
Built-in tuner	Built-in digital HD tuner (ATSC) + analog (NTSC)
Picture technology	DNIe (Digital Natural Image engine)
Surround sound	SRS TruSurround XT (virtual Dolby simulation)
Parental controls	V-Chip (parental control) with TV, MPAA, Canada ratings
Video inputs	HDMI (x2), DVI, Component (Y,Pb,Pr), S-Video (x2), Composite (AV1, AV2), PC (VGA)
Audio outputs	Digital optical, analog audio (RCA), headphone
Special features	Picture-in-picture (PIP), still image (STILL), sleep timer, game mode, closed captions
Wall mount compatibility	VESA standard 200 x 200 mm (kit not included)
Operating temperature	10 °C to 40 °C
Included accessories	Remote control + AAA batteries (x2), power cord, stand, screws, instructions, warranty card

Frequently Asked Questions - LN-S3241D SAMSUNG

How to connect a DVD player to the LN-S3241D TV?

Connect a component cable (Y, Pb, Pr) between the COMPONENT IN jacks on the TV and the corresponding outputs on the DVD. Then connect an audio cable (red/white) between the COMPONENT IN [R-AUDIO-L] jacks and the audio outputs on the DVD. Make sure to match the colors.

How to activate the Picture-in-Picture (PIP) function?

Press the PIP button on the remote to activate the secondary window. Use the Picture > PIP menu to choose the source, size, and position of the window. Note that the PIP source cannot be the same as the main source.

Why is there no sound when the picture is displayed?

First check that the volume is not muted (MUTE button). Then, in the Sound menu, make sure the Internal Mute option is set to Off if you are using the TV speakers. Also check the volume settings of connected external devices.

How to set up the V-Chip parental control?

Go to the Setup > V-Chip menu. Enter your 4-digit PIN code (default: 0000). Set V-Chip Lock to On. You can then choose restrictions by age (TV-Y, TV-PG, etc.) or by content (violence, language) via the TV Parental Control or MPAA Rating options.

How to clean the LCD screen without damaging it?

Turn off the TV and unplug it. Use a soft, dry cloth (microfiber) to gently wipe the screen. Never use chemicals, alcohol, or paper towels. For stubborn stains, slightly dampen the cloth with distilled water.

Can I use headphones with this TV?

Yes, the TV has a headphone jack (3.5 mm) located on the side or back panel depending on the model. Plug in your headphones and the speaker sound will be automatically muted. You can adjust the volume with the remote.

How to fix a shaky or flickering picture?

First check the cable connections (antenna, HDMI, etc.). If using a PC, adjust the resolution to 1360 x 768 @ 60 Hz (vertical frequency 60 Hz). In the Picture menu, you can enable Digital Noise Reduction to reduce interference.

How to install the TV on a wall mount?

This TV is compatible with a VESA 200 x 200 mm wall mount (kit not included). Remove the stand, attach the wall mount brackets to the back of the TV using the screws provided in the kit, then mount to the wall. Ensure the wall can support the weight (13.9 kg). Connect all cables before mounting the TV to the wall.

What to do if the remote control stops working?

Check the batteries: ensure correct polarity (+/-), replace if necessary. Move away from fluorescent light sources. If the problem persists, press the RESET button on the back of the remote for 2-3 seconds after changing the batteries.

How to automatically memorize channels?

Press the AUTO PROG. button on the remote or go to the Channel > Auto Program menu. Select the antenna source (Air for over-the-air, Cable for cable, or both). The search begins and the found channels are stored in memory.

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USER MANUAL LN-S3241D SAMSUNG

If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center.

Owner's Instructions

This device is a Class B digital apparatus.

www.samsung.com/global/register

Precautions When Displaying a Still Image

A still image may cause permanent damage to the TV screen.

- Do not display a still image on the LCD panel for more than 2 hours as it can cause screen image retention.

This image retention is also known as "screen burn".

To avoid such image retention, reduce the degree of brightness and contrast of the screen when displaying a still image.

- 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.

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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.

- 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.

■ List of Features 2
■ Accessories.... 2
■ Viewing the Control Panel.... 3
■ Viewing the Connection Panel.... 4
■ Remote Control.... 6
■ Installing Batteries in the Remote Control 7

CONNECTIONS

■ Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas 7
■ Connecting Cable TV 8
■ Connecting a VCR 9
■ Connecting an S-VHS VCR 9
■ Connecting a Camcorder (LN-S3241D/LN-S4041D).... 10
■ Connecting a DVD Player.... 10
■ Connecting a DVD Player/Set-Top Box via DVI 10
■ Connecting a DVD Player/Set-Top Box via HDMI 11
■ Connecting a Digital Audio System.... 11
■ Connecting an Amplifier/DVD Home Theater 12
■ Connecting a PC.... 12

OPERATION

■ Turning the TV On and Off 13
Plug & Play Feature.... 13
■ Changing Channels 14
■ Adjusting the Volume 15
■ Viewing the Display.... 15
■ Viewing the Menus.... 15
■ Memorizing the Channels 16
Setting Up Your Remote Control.... 17
■ To Select the Source (depending on the model) 22
■ To Edit the Input Source Name (depending on the model) 22

PICTURE CONTROL

■ Using Automatic Picture Settings 23
■ Adjusting the Color Tone 24
■ DNle Demo(Digital Natural Image engine).... 24
■ Changing the Screen Size.... 25
■ Freezing the Picture 26
■ Viewing Picture-in-Picture.... 26

SOUND CONTROL

■ Customizing the Sound 28
■ Using Automatic Sound Settings 28
Setting the TruSurround XT 28
■ Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS) track - Digital 29
■ Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS) track - Analog 29
■ Selecting the Internal Mute.... 30
■ Automatic Volume Control 30
Setting the On/Off Melody 31
■ Listening to the Sound of the Sub (PIP) Picture 31

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PC DISPLAY

■ Using Your TV as a Computer (PC) Display 37
■ Display Modes 37
■ Setting up the TV with your PC 38

TIME SETTING

■ Setting the Clock 40

FUNCTION DESCRIPTION

■ Selecting a Menu Language.... 43
Setting the Blue Screen Mode 43
■ Selecting the Film Mode 44
■ Digital Noise Reduction 44
■ Using the Game Mode.... 44
■ Viewing Closed Captions (On-Screen Text Messages) - Analog ... 45
■ Viewing Closed Captions (On-Screen Text Messages) - Digital .. 46
■ Menu Transparency Level 47
■ Using the Energy Saving Feature 47
■ Setting the Function Help 48
■ Using the V-Chip.... 48

APPENDIX

■ Identifying Problems 54
■ Installing the Stand 55
■ Disconnecting the Stand.... 55
■ Installing the Wall Mount Kit (LN-S2641D).... 56
■ Installing the Wall Mount Kit (LN-S3241D/LN-S4041D) 57
■ Using the Anti-Theft Kensington Lock 58
■ Specifications.... 58

List of Features

Adjustable picture settings that can be stored in the TV’s memory.
♦ Automatic timer to turn the TV on and off.
♦ A special sleep timer.
♦ V-Chip function.
♦ Excellent Digital Interface & Networking

With a built-in HD digital tuner, non-subscription HD broadcasts can be viewed with no Set-Top Box needed.

♦ Remote Control

The supplied remote can be used to operate the TV as well as most DVD players, Set-top boxes, Cable Boxes and VCRs.

♦ Excellent Picture Quality
- DNIe technology provides life-like clear images.
♦ SRS TruSurround XT
- SRS TruSurround XT provides a virtual Dolby surround system.

Accessories

Please make sure the following items are included with your LCD TV.

If any items are missing, contact your dealer.

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Remote Control & Batteries (AAA x 2)

(BN59-00511A)

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Power Cord

(3903-000144)

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Cover-Bottom

LN-S2641D/LN-S3241D

(BN63-02415A)

LN-S4041D (BN63-02416A)

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Stand

LN-S2641D (BN96-03192A)

LN-S3241D (BN96-03191A)

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M4 X L16

Screw

(6002-001294)

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Owner's Instructions

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Warranty Card / Registration Card

/Safety Guide Manual

(Not available in all locations)

Buttons on the Lower-Right Part of the Panel

The buttons on the lower-right panel control your TV's basic features, including the on-screen menu.

To use the more advanced features, you must use the remote control.

SAMSUNG SOURCE MENU + - +VOL (OH) 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 The product color and shape may vary depending on the model.

① SOURCE

Toggles between all the available input sources (TV, AV1, AV2, S-Video1, S-Video2, Component, PC, HDMI1, HDMI2).

In the on-screen menu, use this button as you would use the ENTER ↩ button on the remote control.

26 inch model supports TV, AV, S-Video,

Component, PC, HDMI1, and HDMI2 only.

Press to see an on-screen menu of your TV's features.

③ + VOL -

Press to decrease or increase the volume.

In the on-screen menu, use the + VOL — buttons as you would use the ◀ and ▶ buttons on the remote control.

④ < CH >

Press to change channels.

In the on-screen menu, use the buttons as you would use the ▼ and ▲ buttons on the remote control.

⑤ SPEAKERS

⑥ REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR

Aim the remote control towards this spot on the TV.

⑦ ⏻ (POWER)

Press to turn the TV on and off.

8 POWER INDICATOR

Blinks and turns off when the power is on and lights up in stand-by mode.

Rear Panel Jacks

Use the rear panel jacks to connect A/V components that will be connected continuously, such as VCR or DVD players. For more information on connecting equipment, see pages 7-12.

① AV IN 1
Video and audio inputs for external devices, such as a camcorder or VCR.
S-VIDEO IN 1
Connect an S-Video signal from a camcorder or VCR.
2 AUDIO OUT
Connect to the audio input jacks on your Amplifier/Home theater.
③ DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL)
Connect to a Digital Audio component.
④ SERVICE 1/SERVICE 2
Connector for service only.
⑤ HDMI/DVI IN 1/2, DVI IN
Connect to the HDMI jack of a device with an HDMI output. Use the HDMI/DVI terminal for DVI connection to an external device. You should use the DVI to HDMI cable or DVI-HDMI adapter (DVI to HDMI) for video connection, and the DVI-IN 'R-AUDIO-L' terminal for audio.
- HDMI/DVI IN terminal does not support PC.
- No sound connection is needed for an HDMI to HDMI connection.
6 HEADPHONE (LN-S2641D)
Connect a set of external headphones for private listening.
⑦ ANT 1 IN/ANT 2 IN
Connect to an antenna or cable TV system.
8 PC IN
Connect to the video and audio output jacks on your PC.
⑨ COMPONENT IN
Connect Component video/audio.
10 POWER INPUT
Connect the supplied power cord.
⑪ 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.

Side Panel Jacks (LN-S3241D/LN-S4041D)

Use the left side panel jacks to connect a component that is used only occasionally, such as a camcorder or video game. (See page 10)

AV IN 2 S-VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R 1 2

① AV IN 2

Video and audio inputs for external devices.

S-VIDEO IN 2

Video inputs for external devices with an S-Video output.

② HEADPHONE

Connect a set of external headphones for private listening.

You can use the remote control up to a distance of about 23 feet from the TV. When using the remote, always point it directly at the TV. You can also use your remote control to operate your VCR, Cable box, DVD player, or Set-Top Box.

TV DVD STB CABLE VCR POWER SOURCE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 -0 PRE-CH ANTENNA CH MGR FAVCH E.SAVING REW STOP PLAY/PAUSE FF VOL MUTE - MENU EXIT ENTER PIP INFO SLEEP PMODE SJMODE STILL P.SIZE MTS SRS SWAP AUTO PROG ADDDEL CAPTION CH SET RESET SAMSUNG

① POWER ⏻

Turns the TV on and off.

② NUMERIC BUTTONS

Press to change the channel.

③ -

Press to select additional channels (digital and analog) being broadcast by the same station. For example, to select channel "54-3", press "54", then press "-" and "3".

4 CH MGR

Used to display Channel Lists on the screen.

⑤ ANTENNA

Press to select "AIR" or "CABLE".

⑥ VCR/DVD Functions

Rewind
Stop
Play/Pause
Fast/Forward

⑦ VOL ⊕ / VOL ⊖

Press to increase or decrease the volume.

8 (MUTE)

Press to temporarily cut off the sound.

Displays the main on-screen menu.

10 S.MODE

Sound mode selection.

11 PIP

Picture-in Picture ON/OFF.

12 P.MODE

Picture effect selection.

⑬ SRS

Selects SRS TruSurround XT mode.

14 MTS

Press to choose stereo, mono or Separate Audio Program (SAP broadcast).

15 AUTO PROG.

Press to automatically store selected TV/Cable channels.

16 ADD/DEL

Use to store and delete channels to/from memory.

17 SET

Sets the remote to control your TV, VCR, Cable, DVD, or Set-Top Box

18 TV, DVD, STB, CABLE, VCR

Press to operate your TV, DVD, STB, CABLE (box), or VCR

19 SOURCE

Press to display all of the available video sources.

20 PRE-CH

Tunes to the previous channel.

21 FAV.CH

Press to switch to your favorite channels.

22 E.SAVING

Adjusts screen brightness to save energy.

23 CH ⬤ / CH √

Press to change channels.

24 EXIT

Press to exit the menu.

Use to select on-screen menu items and change menu values.

26 INFO

Press to display information on the TV screen.

27 SLEEP

Press to select a preset time interval for automatic shut off.

28 STILL

Press to stop the action during a particular scene. Press again to resume normal video.

29 P.SIZE

Picture size selection.

30 SWAP

Switches the main and sub (PIP) picture.

31 CH

Displays the available channels in sequence. (These buttons change channels in the PIP window only.)

32 CAPTION

Controls the caption decoder.

33 RESET

When your remote does not work, change the batteries and press the RESET button for 2-3 seconds before use.

This 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

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Lift the cover at the back of the remote control upward as shown in the figure.
Install two AAA size batteries.

Make sure to match the “+” and “−” ends of the batteries with the diagram inside the compartment.

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Replace the cover.

Remove the batteries and store them in a cool, dry place if you won't be using the remote control for a long time. The remote control can be used up to about 23 feet from the TV. (Assuming typical TV usage, the batteries last for about one year.)

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If the remote control doesn't work, check the following:

Is the TV power on?
Are the plus and minus ends of the batteries reversed?
Are the batteries drained?
Is there a power outage, or is the power cord unplugged?
Is there a special fluorescent light or neon sign nearby?

Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas

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Pure mechanical part diagram showing a symmetrical U-shaped component with two horizontal bars (no text or symbols)

If your antenna has a set of leads that look like this, see “Antennas with 300 Ω Flat Twin Leads” below.

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Pure diagram of a black cable with a connector, no text or symbols present

If your antenna has one lead that looks like this, see “Antennas with 75 Ω Round Leads”. If you have two antennas, see “Separate VHF and UHF Antennas”.

Antennas with 300 Ω Flat Twin Leads

If you are using an off-air antenna (such as a roof antenna or “rabbit ears”) that has 300 Ω twin flat leads, follow the directions below.

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Pure mechanical component diagram without any text, numbers, or symbols

Place the wires from the twin leads under the screws on a 300-75 Ω adapter (not supplied). Use a screwdriver to tighten the screws.

ANT 2 IN (CABLE)

Plug the adaptor into the ANT 2 IN (CABLE) terminal on the back of the TV.

Antennas with 75 Ω Round Leads

ANT 1 IN (AIR)

Plug the antenna lead into the ANT 1 IN (AIR) terminal on the back of the TV.

Separate VHF and UHF Antennas

If you have two separate antennas for your TV (one VHF and one UHF), you must combine the two antenna signals before connecting the antennas to the TV. This procedure requires an optional combiner-adaptor (available at most electronics shops).

UHF VHF

Connect both antenna leads to the combiner.

UHF VHF ANT 1 IN (AIR)

Plug the combiner into the ANT 1 IN (AIR) terminal on the bottom of the rear panel.

Connecting Cable TV

To connect to a cable TV system, follow the instructions below.

Cable without a Cable Box

ANT 2 IN (CABLE)

Plug the incoming cable into the ANT 2 IN (CABLE) terminal on the back of the TV. ➢ Because this TV is cable-ready, you do not need a cable box to view unscrambled cable channels.

Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles All Channels

ANT IN ANT OUT

Find the cable that is connected to the ANT OUT terminal on your cable box.

➢ This terminal might be labeled “ANT OUT”, “VHF OUT” or simply, “OUT”.

ANT 2 IN (CABLE)

Connect the other end of this cable to the ANT 2 IN (CABLE) terminal on the back of the TV.

Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles Some Channels

If your cable box descrambles only some channels (such as premium channels), follow the instructions below. You will need a two-way splitter, an RF (A/B) switch, and four lengths of RF cable. (These items are available at most electronics stores.)

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flowchart

graph LR
    A["Busbar"] --> B["ANT IN"]
    B --> C["Busbar"]

Find and disconnect the cable that is connected to the ANT IN terminal on your cable box.

➢ This terminal might be labeled “ANT IN”, “VHF IN” or simply, “IN”.

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flowchart

graph LR
    A["Incoming cable"] --> B["Splitter"]

Connect this cable to a two-way splitter.

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flowchart

graph LR
    A["Incoming cable"] --> B["Splitter"]
    B --> C["Cable Box"]
    style A fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style B fill:#ccf,stroke:#333
    style C fill:#cfc,stroke:#333

Connect an RF cable between an OUTPUT terminal on the splitter and the IN terminal on the cable box.

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flowchart

graph LR
    A["Incoming cable"] --> B["Splitter"]
    B --> C["Cable Box"]
    C --> D["RF (A/B) Switch"]
    D --> E["Switch"]
    style A fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style B fill:#ccf,stroke:#333
    style C fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style D fill:#fcc,stroke:#333

Connect an RF cable between the ANT OUT terminal on the cable box and the B–IN terminal on the RF(A/B) switch.

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flowchart

graph LR
    A["Incoming cable"] --> B["Splitter"]
    B --> C["Cable Box"]
    C --> D["RF (A/B) Switch"]
    style A fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style D fill:#bbf,stroke:#333

Connect another cable between the other OUT terminal on the splitter and the A–IN terminal on the RF (A/B) switch.

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flowchart

graph LR
    A["Incoming cable"] --> B["Splitter"]
    B --> C["Cable Box"]
    C --> D["RF (A/B) Switch"]
    D --> E["ANT 2 IN (CABLE)"]
    E --> F["TV Rear"]
    style A fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style F fill:#ccf,stroke:#333

Connect the last RF cable between the OUT terminal on the RF (A/B) switch and the ANT 2 IN (CABLE) terminal on the rear of the TV.

After 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" position to view scrambled channels. (When you set the A/B switch to "B", you will need to tune your TV to the cable box's output channel, which is usually channel 3 or 4.)

Connecting a VCR

These instructions assume that you have already connected your TV to an antenna or a cable TV system (according to the instructions on pages 7-8). Skip step 1 if you have not yet connected to an antenna or a cable system.

ANT 1 IN (AIR) ANT 2 IN (CABLE)

VCR Rear Panel TV Rear Panel 5 Audio Cable (Not supplied) 4 Video Cable (Not supplied) 3 RF Cable (Not supplied)

Follow the instructions in "Viewing a VCR or Camcorder Tape" to view your VCR tape.

➢ Each external input source device has a different back panel configuration.
When connecting an external device, match the color of the connection terminal to the cable.
For 40 inch model, use the cables with the ferrite core.

Unplug the cable or antenna from the back of the TV.
Connect the cable or antenna to the ANT IN terminal on the back of the VCR.
Connect an RF Cable between the ANT OUT terminal on the VCR and the ANT 1 IN (AIR) or ANT 2 IN (CABLE) terminal on the TV.
Connect a Video Cable between the VIDEO OUT jack on the VCR and the AV IN 1 [VIDEO] jack on the TV.
Connect Audio Cables between the AUDIO OUT jacks on the VCR and the AV IN 1 [R-AUDIO-L] jacks on the TV.

If you have a "mono" (non-stereo) VCR, use a Y-connector (not supplied) to hook up to the right and left audio input jacks of the TV. If your VCR is stereo, you must connect two cables.

Connecting an S-VHS VCR

Your Samsung TV can be connected to an S-Video signal from an S-VHS VCR. (This connection delivers a better picture as compared to a standard VHS VCR.)

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flowchart

graph TD
    A["VCR Rear Panel"] --> B["3 Audio Cable (Not supplied)"]
    A --> C["2 S-Video Cable (Not supplied)"]
    A --> D["1 RF Cable (Not supplied)"]
    E["TV Rear Panel"] --> F["4 Audio Cable (Not supplied)"]
    E --> G["5 S-Video Cable (Not supplied)"]
    E --> H["6 S-Video Cable (Not supplied)"]
    E --> I["7 Audio Cable (Not supplied)"]
    E --> J["8 S-Video Cable (Not supplied)"]
    E --> K["9 Audio Cable (Not supplied)"]

An S-Video cable is usually included with an S-VHS VCR. (If not, check your local electronics store.)

To begin, follow steps 1–3 in the previous section to connect the antenna or cable to your VCR and your TV.
Connect an S-Video Cable between the S-VIDEO OUT jack on the VCR and the AV IN1 [S-VIDEO] jack on the TV.
Connect Audio Cables between the AUDIO OUT jacks on the VCR and the AV IN1 [R-AUDIO-L] jacks on the TV.

Connecting a Camcorder (LN-S3241D/LN-S4041D)

The side panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a camcorder to your TV. They allow you to view the camcorder tapes without using a VCR

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flowchart

graph LR
    A["Camcorder"] --> B["S-Video OUT"]
    A --> C["VIDEO OUT"]
    A --> D["AUDIO OUT"]
    B --> E["1 S-Video Cable (Not supplied)"]
    C --> F["2 Audio Cable (Not supplied)"]
    E --> G["1 Video Cable (Not supplied)"]
    F --> H["2 Audio Cable (Not supplied)"]
    G --> I["TV Side Panel"]
    H --> I
    style A fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style I fill:#ccf,stroke:#333

Connect a Video Cable (or S-Video Cable) between the AV IN2 [VIDEO] (or S-VIDEO) jack on the TV and the VIDEO OUT jack on the camcorder.
Connect Audio Cables between the AV IN2 [R-AUDIO-L] jacks on the TV and the AUDIO OUT jacks on the camcorder.

Connecting a DVD Player

The rear panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a DVD player to your TV.

DVD Player Rear Panel TV Rear Panel 1 Component Cable (Not supplied) 2 Audio Cable (Not supplied) 3 Component Cable (Not supplied)

Component video separates the video into Y (Luminance (brightness)), Pb (Blue) and Pr (Red) for enhanced video quality.

Be sure to match the component video and audio connections.

For example, if connecting the video cable to COMPONENT IN, connect the audio cable to COMPONENT IN also.

Connect a Component Cable between the COMPONENT IN [P_R, P_B, Y] jacks on the TV and the COMPONENT [Y, P_B, P_R] jacks on the DVD player.
Connect Audio Cables between the COMPONENT IN [R-AUDIO-L] jacks on the TV and the AUDIO OUT jacks on the DVD player.

Connecting a DVD Player/Set-Top Box via DVI

This connection can only be made if there is a DVI Output connector on the external device.

DVD Player / Set-Top Box TV Rear Panel 1 DVI to HDMI Cable (Not supplied) 2 Audio Cable (Not supplied) 3 DVI

Connect a DVI to HDMI Cable or DVI-HDMI Adapter between the HDMI/DVI IN 1 or HDMI/DVI IN 2 connector on the TV and the DVI connector on the DVD player/Set-Top Box.
Connect Audio Cables between the DVI IN [R-AUDIO-L] jack on the TV and the AUDIO OUT jacks on the DVD player/Set-Top Box.

This connection can only be made if there is an HDMI Output connector on the external device.

Connect an HDMI Cable between the HDMI/DVI 1 or HDMI/DVI 2 connector on the TV and the HDMI connector on the DVD player/Set-Top Box.

What is HDMI?

HDMI, or high-definition multimedia interface, is a next-generation interface that enables the transmission of digital audio and video signals using a single cable without compression.
“Multimedia interface” is a more accurate name for it especially because it allows multiple channels of digital audio (5.1 channels).
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.

Connecting a Digital Audio System

The rear panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a Digital Audio System to your TV.

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Connect an Optical Cable between the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) jacks on the TV and the Digital Audio Input jacks on the Digital Audio System.

When a Digital Audio System is connected to the "DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL)" terminal: Decrease the gain (volume) of the TV, and adjust the volume level with the system's volume control.

➢ 5.1CH audio is possible when the TV is connected to an external device supporting 5.1CH.
For 40 inch model, use the cables with the ferrite core.

Amplifier/DVD Home Theater
Audio Cable (Not supplied)

➢ Each external input source device has a different back panel configuration.

When connecting an external device, match the color of the connection terminal to the cable.

For 40 inch model, use the cables with the ferrite core.

Connect Audio Cables between the AUDIO OUT [R-AUDIO-L] on the TV and AUDIO IN [R-AUDIO-L] on the Amplifier/DVD Home Theater.

When an audio amplifier is connected to the “AUDIO OUT [L-AUDIO-R]” terminals: Decrease the gain (volume) of the TV, and adjust the volume level with the Amplifier’s volume control.

Connecting a PC

PC TV Rear Panel 2 PC Audio Cable (Not supplied) 1 D-Sub Cable (Not supplied)

➢ Each external input source device has a different back panel configuration.

When connecting an external device, match the color of the connection terminal to the cable.

The HDMI/DVI jacks do not support PC connection.

For 40 inch model, use the cables with the ferrite core.

Connect a D-Sub Cable between PC IN [PC] connector on the TV and the PC output connector on your computer.
Connect a PC Audio Cable between PC IN [AUDIO] jack on the TV and the Audio Out jack of the sound card on your computer.

	Internal Speakers			Audio Out (Optical, L/R Out)
	RF	AV, S-Video	Component, PC, HDMI	RF	AV, S-Video	Component, PC, HDMI
Internal Mute Off	Speaker Output	Speaker Output	Speaker Output	Sound Output	Sound Output	Sound Output
Internal Mute On	Mute	Mute	Mute	Sound Output	Sound Output	Sound Output
Video No Signal	Mute	Mute	Mute	Mute	Mute	Mute

When “Internal mute” is set to “On”, Sound menus except “Multi-Track Options” and “Digital Output” cannot be adjusted.

Turning the TV On and Off

POWER ° SOURCE

Press the POWER ⏻ button on the remote control.

You can also use the POWER ⏻ button on the front of the panel.

Plug & Play Feature

When the TV is initially powered on, two basic customer settings proceed automatically and subsequently:

Menu language, Channels and Time will be set. Start

Press the POWER ⏻ button on the remote control.

The message “Menu language, Channels and Time will be set.” is displayed. Press the ENTER button, then “Select the language of the OSD” menu is automatically displayed.

Plug & Play Select the language of the OSD. Menu Language : English Spanish French Move Enter Skip

Press the ENTER button to enter the language.

Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select language, then the ENTER button. "Select the antennas to memorize." menu is automatically displayed.

Plug & Play Select the antennas to memorize. Air Start Cable Start Air + Cable Start Move Enter Skip

Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to memorize the channels of the selected connection. Press the ENTER button to select "Start".

If the antenna is connected to ANT 1 (AIR), select "Air" and if it is connected to ANT 2 (CABLE), select "Cable".
➢ If both ANT 1 (AIR) and ANT 2 (CABLE) are connected, select the "Air + Cable".
In Cable mode, you can select the correct signal source among STD, HRC, and IRC by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button, then press the ENTER 📊 button.
Contact your local cable company to identify the type of cable system that exists in your particular area.

Plug & Play Auto Program in progress. Air Channel 40 Stop Enter Skip

The TV will begin memorizing all of the available channels.

After all the available channels are stored, the Auto program menu reappears. Press the ENTER button when channel memorization is complete.

"Select the clock mode." menu is automatically displayed.

To stop the search before it has finished, press the ENTER button with stop selected.

Plug & Play Auto Program is completed. 12 Channels were memorized. Air : 12, Cable : 0. OK Enter Skip

Press the ENTER button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Manual" or "Auto", then the ENTER button. Switches the Daylight Saving Time function on or off.

Plug & Play Select the clock mode. Clock Mode : Manual Auto Move Enter Skip

Plug & Play Select the clock mode. Clock Mode : Auto Move Enter Skip

Press the ENTER button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Yes" or "No", then the ENTER button. "Select the time zone in which you live" menu is automatically displayed.

Plug & Play Select the time zone in which you live. Newfoundland Atlantic Eastern Central Mountain Pacific Alaska Hawaii Move Enter Skip

Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to highlight the time zone for your local area (and to move the highlight to the appropriate time zone on the map of the United States). Press the ENTER button. If you have received a digital signal, the time will be set automatically. If not, see page 40 to set the clock.

Enjoy your watching. OK

The message "Enjoy your watching." is displayed. When you have finished, press the ENTER button.

If you want to reset this feature...

T V Setup Plug & Play Language : English Time Game Mode : Off V-Chip Caption More Move Enter Return

Press the MENU button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Setup", then press the ENTER button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Plug & Play".

Press the ENTER button.

For further details on setting up options, refer to the previous page.

Plug & Play can only be accessed in the TV mode.

Menu language, Channels and Time will be set. Start

Changing Channels

Using the Channel Buttons

SAMSUNG LN-S3241D - Using the Channel Buttons - 1

flowchart

graph TD
    A["VOL"] --> B["+"]
    B --> C["-"]
    C --> D["MUTE"]
    D --> E["CH"]
    E --> F["✓"]
    F --> G["↓"]
    G --> H["↑"]

Press the CH ⊙ or CH ⊙ button to change channels.

When you press the CH ⊙ or CH ⊙ button, the TV changes channels in sequence. You will see all the channels that the TV has memorized. (The TV must have memorized at least three channels). You will not see channels that were either erased or not memorized. See page 16 to memorize channels.

Using the PRE-CH Button to select the Previous Channel

7 8 9 - 0 PRE-CH ANTENNA CH MGR CH ESAVING

Press the PRE-CH button.

The TV will switch to the last channel viewed.

To quickly switch between two channels that are far apart, tune to one channel, then use the number button to select the second channel. Then use the PRE-CH button to quickly alternate between them.

Adjusting the Volume

VOL + - CH MUTE -

Press the VOL ⊕ or VOL ⊖ buttons to increase or decrease the volume.

Using Mute

At any time, you can cut off the sound using the MUTE button.

MUTE

Press MUTE and the sound cuts off.
The word “Mute” will appear in the lower-left corner of the screen.
To turn mute off, press the MUTE button again, or simply press the VOL ⊕ or VOL ⊖ buttons.

Viewing the Display

The display identifies the current channel and the status of certain audio-video settings.

Air 7 Mono Picture Mode : Dynamic Sound Mode : Custom MTS : Stereo 5:54 pm

Press the INFO button on the remote control.

The TV will display the channel, the type of sound, and the status of certain picture and sound settings.

The screen displays disappear after about ten seconds.

PIP INFO SLEEP P.MODE S.MODE P.SIZE

Press the INFO button once more or wait approximately 10 seconds and it disappears automatically.

Viewing the Menus

TV Input Source List : TV Edit Name Picture Sound Channel Setup Move Enter Exit

With the power on, press the MENU button. The main menu appears on the screen. Its left side has five icons: Input, Picture, Sound, Channel, Setup.
Use the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select one of the five icons. Then press the ENTER button to access the icon's sub-menu.
Press the EXIT button to exit.

MENU EXIT

The on-screen menus disappear from the screen after about two minutes.

Memorizing the Channels

Your TV can memorize and store all of the available channels for both “off-air” (antenna) and cable channels.

After the available channels are memorized, use the CH ⊙ or CH ⊙ buttons to scan through the channels.

This eliminates the need to change channels by entering the channel digits. There are three steps for memorizing channels: selecting a broadcast source, memorizing the channels (automatic).

Selecting the Video Signal-source

Before your television can begin memorizing the available channels, you must specify the type of signal source that is connected to the TV (i.e. an antenna or a cable system).

TV Input Picture Sound Channel Setup Channel Antenna : Air Auto Program Channel Manager Name Fine Tune Signal Strength More Move Enter Return

Press the MENU button to display the menu.

Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Channel", then press the ENTER button.

T V Input Picture Sound Channel Setup Channel Antenna : Air Auto Program Cable Channel Manager Name Fine Tune Signal Strength More Move Enter Return

Press the ENTER button select "Antenna".

Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Air" or "Cable", then press the ENTER button.

Press the EXIT button to exit.

Storing Channels in Memory (Automatic Method)

TV Input Picture Sound Channel Setup Channel Antenna : Air Auto Program Channel Manager Name Fine Tune Signal Strength More Move Enter Return

Press the MENU button to display the menu.

Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Channel", then press the ENTER button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Auto Program", then press the ENTER button.

TV Input Picture Sound Channel Setup Auto Program Select the antennas to memorize. Air Cable Air + Cable Start Start Start Move Enter Return

Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select the antenna connection, then press the ENTER button.

Air: "Air" antenna signal. / Cable: "Cable" antenna signal. / Air+Cable: "Air" and "Cable" antenna signals.

Auto Program Auto Program in progress. Air Channel 40 Stop Enter Return

After all the available channels are stored, the "Auto Program" menu reappears. Press the EXIT button to exit.

Auto Program Auto Program is completed. 88 Channels were memorized. Air : 12, Cable : 76.

Alternatively, you can press the AUTO PROG. button on the remote control to bring up the Auto Program menu.

MTS AUTO PROG. SRS ADD/DEL SET SWAP CAPTION CH RESET

Setting Up Your Remote Control

After it has been set up properly, your remote control can operate in five different modes: TV, VCR, Cable, DVD, or Set-Top Box. Pressing the corresponding button on the remote control allows you to switch between these modes, and control whichever piece of equipment you choose.

The remote control might not be compatible with all DVD Players, VCRs, Cable boxes, and Set-Top Boxes.

TV DVD STB CABLE VOR POWER SOURCE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 - 0 PRE-CH ANTENNA CH MGR FAUCH ESWING

FBP INFO SLEEP R/MODE S.MODE STILL R.RSIZE MTS BRS SWAP AUTO.PROCK ADD/DEL CAPTION CH ○SET ○RESET SAMSUNG

Setting Up the Remote to Operate Your VCR

Turn off your VCR.
Press the VCR button on your TV's remote control.
Press the SET button on your TV's remote control.
Using the number buttons on your remote control, enter three digits of the VCR code listed on page 19 of this manual for your brand of VCR. Make sure you enter three digits of the code, even if the first digit is a "0". (If more than one code is listed, try the first one.)
Press the POWER ⏻ button on the remote control. Your VCR should turn on if your remote is set up correctly.
If your VCR does not turn on after set-up, repeat steps 2, 3 and 4, but try one of the other codes listed for your brand of VCR. If no other codes are listed, try each VCR code, 000 through 080.

Note on Using Remote Control Modes: VCR

When your remote control is in “VCR” mode, the volume buttons still control your TV’s volume.

TV DVD STB CAS VCR POWER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 - 0 ANTenna CR MGR FACH ESWING

FRP NFO SLEEP PMODE S MODE STILL P SIZE MTS SRS SWAP AUTO PROG. ADDDEL CAPTION CH SET RESET SAMSUNG

Setting Up the Remote to Operate Your Cable Box

Turn off your cable box.
Press the CABLE button on your TV's remote control.
Press the SET button on your TV's remote control.
Using the number buttons on your remote control, enter three digits of the cable box code listed on page 20 of this manual for your brand of cable box. Make sure you enter three digits of the code, even if the first digit is a "0". (If more than one code is listed, try the first one.)
Press the POWER ⏻ button on the remote control.

Your cable box should turn on if your remote is set up correctly.

If your cable box does not turn on after set-up, repeat steps 2, 3 and 4, but try one of the other codes listed for your brand of cable box. If no other codes are listed, try each code, 000 through 046.

Note on Using Remote Control Modes: Cable Box

When your remote control is in “CATV” mode, the volume buttons still control your TV’s volume.

TV DVD STB CABLE POWER SO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 - 0 ANTenna CF MCR FACH ESAVING

PSP INFO SLEEP PMODE SMODE STILL P/NTE MTS SRS Small AUTO-PROD ADDOE CAPTEN ON SET RESET SAMSUNG

Setting Up the Remote to Operate Your DVD

Turn off your DVD.
Press the DVD button on your TV's remote control.
Press the SET button on your TV's remote control.
Using the number buttons on your remote control, enter three digits of the DVD code listed on page 20\~21 of this manual for your brand of DVD. Make sure you enter three digits of the code, even if the first digit is a "0". (If more than one code is listed, try the first one.)
Press the POWER ⏻ button on the remote control. Your DVD should turn on if your remote is set up correctly.

If your DVD does not turn on after set-up, repeat steps 2, 3 and 4, but try one of the other codes listed for your brand of DVD. If no other codes are listed, try each code, 000 through 141.

Note on Using Remote Control Modes: DVD

When your remote control is in “DVD” mode, the volume buttons still control your TV’s volume.

TV DVD SET CABLE VSOR POWER SOURCE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 - 0 ANTENNA CH MUR FAUCH E.SAVING

PBP INFO SLEEP PMODE SMODE STILL P/SIZE MTS BRS STRAW AUTO PROG ADDITIONAL CAPTIN ON SET RESET SAMSUNG

Setting Up the Remote to Operate Your Set Top Box

Turn off your STB.
Press the STB button on your TV's remote control.
Press the SET button on your TV's remote control.
Using the number buttons on your remote control, enter three digits of the STB code listed on page 21 of this manual for your brand of STB. Make sure you enter three digits of the code, even if the first digit is a "0". (If more than one code is listed, try the first one.)
Press the POWER ⏻ button on the remote control. Your STB should turn on if your remote is set up correctly.

If your STB does not turn on after set-up, repeat steps 2, 3 and 4, but try one of the other codes listed for your brand of STB. If no other codes are listed, try each code, 000 through 074.

Note on Using Remote Control Modes: STB

When your remote control is in “STB” mode, the volume buttons still control your TV’s volume.

VCR

Brand	Code
SAMSUNG	000 001 002 003 004 005 077 078 079
ADMIRAL	020
AIWA	025
AKAI	004 027 032
AUDIO DYNAMICS	007 026
BELL&HOWELL	018
BROKSONIC	022
CANDLE	002 003 006 008 015 055
CANON	021 056
CITIZEN	002 003 006 008 015 055
COLORTYME	007
CRAIG	002 024
CURTIS MATHES	002 007 008 017 021 025 056 064 066
DAEWOO	003 010 011 012 013 014 015 016
DB	007 026
DIMENSIA	017
DYNATECH	025
ELECTROHOME	034
EMERSON	001 003 006 021 022 025 030 032 034 040
EMERSON	047 050 052 060 063 065 066 067 069 073
FISHER	018 024 028 029 048 051 061
FUNAI	025
GENERAL ELECTRIC	002 005 017 021 056
GO VIDEO	002
HARMAN KARDON	007
HITACHI	019 025 041 042 074
INSTANT REPLAY	021
JC PENNEY	002 007 018 019 021 026 037 041 054 056
JCL	007 008 018 021 026 037
JVC	081 082 083
KENWOOD	007 008 018 021 026 037
KLH	070
KONIA	036
LG(Goldstar)	006 007 008 009 010
LIOYD	025
LOGIK	038
LXI	025
MAGNAVOX	021 056 059
MARANTZ	007 008 018 021 026 037 062
MARTA	006
MEI	021
MEMOREX	006 021 024 025
MGA	034
MIDLAND	005
MINOLTA	019 041 075
MITSUBISHI	019 034 041 046

Brand	Code
MONTGOMERY WARD	020
MTC	002 025
MULTITECH	002 005 025 038
NEC	007 008 018 026 037 062 064
OPTIMUS	020
ORION	073 074 075 076
PANASONIC	021 056 071 072
PENTAX	019 041 075
PENTEX RESEARCH+	008
PHILCO	021 056 059
PHILIPS	021 080
PIONEER	019 026 039 053
PORTLAND	015 049 055
PROSCAN	017
QUARTZ	018
QUASAR	021 056
RADIO SHACK/REALISTIC	006 018 020 021 024 025 029 034 048 056
RCA	002 017 019 021 035 041 043 057 068 076
SANSUI	026
SANYO	018 024
SCOTT	003 047 052 067
SEARS	006 018 019 024 028 029 041 048 051
SHARP	020 034 045 015
SHIMTOM	027 033 038 058
SIGNATURE	025
SONY	027 033 044
SYLVANIA	021 025 056 059
SYMPHONIC	025
TANDY	018 025
TASHIKA	006
TATUNG	037
TEAC	025 037 068
TECHNICS	021
TEKNIKA	006 021 025 031
TMK	066
TOSHIBA	003 019 029 051 052
TOTEVISION	002 006
UNITECH	002
VECTOR RESEARCH	007 026
VICTOR	026
VIDEO CONCEPTS	007 026
VIDEOSONIC	002
WARDS	002 003 006 019 020 021 024 025 034 038 041
YAMAHA	007 008 018 026 037
ZENITH	023 027 033

CABLE

Brand	Code
SAMSUNG	000 001 002 003 004 005 006 007
GI	041
HAMLIN	003 024 031
HITACHI	025 030
JERROLD	038 039
MACOM	025 030
MAGNAVOX	019 023 028
OAK	026
PANASONIC	003 022 027 037 044
PHILIPS	019 021 023 028
PIONEER	004 018 020 044
RCA	014 022 040
REGAL	003

Brand	Code
REGENCY	015 023
SA	042 043
SCIENTIFIC ATLAN	042 043
SPRUCER	022
STARGATE 2000	036
SYLVANIA	016
TEXSCAN	016
TOCOM	032
UNIVERSAL	033 034
VIEWSTAR	019 021 023 028
WAMER AMEX	046
ZENITH	017 029 035 037 045

SAMSUNG DVD

Product	Code
DVD	000 001 002
DVDR	003 004
BD Record	005 006
VCR COMBO	007 008 009 010 011
VCR Record	012
DHR COMBO	013

Product	Code
Home Theater VCR COMBO	014 015 016
HDD Recorder COMBO	017
TWIN TRAY COMBO	018
STB DVD COMBO	019
DVD Receiver	020
AV Receiver	021

DVD

Brand	Code
ANAM	030
AUDIOVOX	075
AUDIOLOGIC	085
ANABA	072
APEX DIGITAL	070 071 074 086 083 084 088 111 112
AIWA	114
BROKSONIC	062
BLAUPUNKT	074
B&K	122 123
CURTIS MATHES	027
CYBER HOME	077 078 079 082
CLARION	080 125
CIRRUS	081
CYBER HOME	065
CINEVISION	095
DAEWOO	066
DENON	146
FARENHEIT	067 068
FISHER	090
GPX	060
GO VIDEO	061 089 133 135
GE	069 074
GREENHILL	074
HITACHI	064 113
HITEKER	071
HOYO	073
HARMAN / KARDON	091 110
IRT	089

Brand	Code
INTEGRA	092
JBL	091
JVC	022 033 115 116
JATON	073
KENWOOD	051 108 109
KISS	073
KONKA	059 100 106 107
KLH	074 075
LG(Goldstar)	025 031
LOEWE	057
LASONIC	058
MOBILE AUTHORITY	054
MEMOREX	055
MALATA	056
MAGNAVOX	076 093
MINTEK	074 094
MONYKA	073
NORCENT	048 049 050
NEXT BASE	052
NEC	053
NANTAUS	144
NESA	074
OPTOMEDIA ELECTRONICS	105
OPTIVIEW	072
ONKYO	076 092 119
PHILCO	044 045
PRINCETON	046 047
PROSCAN	023

DVD

Brand	Code
PANASONIC	024 034 124 134 136 137 138
PHILIPS	036 076
ROTEL	117 118
RIO	120
RCA	023 035 074 075 131 132
RAITE	073
ROWA	038
SAMPO	104
SONY	026 029 126 127 128 129 130 141
SHERWOOD	039 041
SVA	042
SYLVANIA	043 093
SHARP	140
SANSUI	062
SANYO	062 090
SHINSONIC	094

Brand	Code
THOMSON	145
TOSHIBA	028 062 076
TECHNICS	139
TVIEW	072
TOKAI	073
TEAC	096
TECHWOOD	097
TREDEX	098 099 101
URBAN CONCEPTS	076
VENTURER	075
VOCOPRO	102
YAMAHA	032 063
YAMAKAWA	040 073
XWAVE	103
ZENITH	076 121

SAMSUNG STB

Product	Code
Ground wave STB	001 002
Satellite STB	003
CABLE STB	004
STB DVD COMBO	008
Satellite STB HDD COMBO Standard	009

Product	Code
Satellite STB HDD COMBO Premium	010
CABLE STB HDD COMBO Standard	011
CABLE STB HDD COMBO Premium	012
Ground wave STB HDD COMBO Standard	013
Ground wave STB HDD COMBO Premium	014

STB

Brand	Code
ALPHASTAR	023
ANAM	043
CHANNEL MASTER	018 034
CROSSDIGITAL	019
CHAPARRAL	035
DIRECT TV	015 016 017 019 022 045 060 061 062 065 066 067 068
DAEWOO	074
DISH NETWORK SYSTEM	069 070
DISHPRO	069
DRAKE	018 024 032
DX ANTENNA	027
ECHOSTAR	025 069 070 071
EXPRESSVU	069
GOI	069
GE	065
GENERAL INSTRUMENT	046 047 048 063 064
HTS	069
HOME CABLE	056
HITACHI	022
HUGHES NETWORK	015 017
IQ	020
IQ PRISM	020
JANEIL	059
JERROID	063
JVC	069 070
LG(Goldstar)	044 073

Brand	Code
MAGNAVOX	016 021 036 038 039 040 041 042
MEMOREX	016
MOTOROLA	064
MACOM	018
MITSUBISHI	015
NEXT LEVEL	047 048 064
PHILIPS	015 016 017 021 033 036 038 039 040 041 042 067
PRIMESTAR	046 049 050 063
PANASONIC	058 059 061 062
PAYSAT	016
PROSCAN	065 066
RCA	051 052 053 065 066
RADIOSHACK	064
REALISTIC	057
STAR TRAK	026
STS	020 027
SKY	031
SKY LIFE	005 006 007
SHACK	064
STAR CHOICE	064
SONY	054 060
TOSHIBA	015 017 028 029 030 072
ULTIMATE TV	060 066
UNIDEN	016 021 037 055 056 057
ZENITH	024 031 068

To Select the Source (depending on the model)

Use to select TV or other external input sources connected to the TV. Use to select the input source of your choice.

TV Input Source List : TV Edit Name Picture Sound Channel Setup Move Enter Return

TV Source List Input Picture Sound Channel Setup TV AV1 : ——— AV2 : ——— S-Video1 : ——— S-Video2 : ——— Component : ——— More Move Enter Return

POWER SOURCE

Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ENTER button to select "Input".
Press the ENTER button to select "Source List". Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select signal source, then press the ENTER button.

When you connect equipment to the LCD, you can choose between the following sets of jacks: TV, AV1, AV2, S-Video1, S-Video2, Component, PC, HDMI1, or HDMI2 on the TV's rear panel.
➢ HDMI1 or HDMI2 input can only be selected when the external device is turned on and connected via HDMI.
➢ AV2/S-Video2 is placed on the side of the TV.
➢ 26 inch model only supports AV, S-Video, Component, PC, HDMI1, and HDMI2.

➢ You can choose only those external devices that are connected to the TV.

Press the SOURCE button on the remote control to view an external signal source.

To Edit the Input Source Name (depending on the model)

Name the device connected to the input jacks to make your input source selection easier.

TV Input Source List : TV Edit Name Picture Sound Channel Setup Move Enter Return

T V Edit Name Input Picture Sound Channel Setup AV1 : ——— AV2 : ——— S-Video1 : ——— S-Video2 : ——— Component : ——— More Move Enter Return

T V Edit Name Input Picture Sound Channel Setup AV1 AV2 S-Video1 S-Video2 Component More VCR DVD D-VHS Cable STB HD STB Satellite STB PVR STB Move Enter Return

T V Edit Name Input Picture Sound Channel Setup AV1 AV2 S-Video1 S-Video2 Component More AV Receiver DVD Receiver GAME Camcoder DVD Combo PC VOD STB TV Move Enter Return

Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ENTER button to select "Input". Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Edit Name", then press the ENTER button.
Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "AV1", "AV2", "S-Video1", "S-Video2", "Component", "PC", "HDMI1" or "HDMI2" input jack, then press the ENTER button.

➢ 26 inch model only supports AV, S-Video, Component, PC, HDMI1, and HDMI2.

Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "VCR", "DVD", "D-VHS", "Cable STB", "HD STB", "Satellite STB", "PVR STB", "AV Receiver", "DVD Receiver", "GAME", "Camcorder", "DVD Combo", "PC", "VOD STB", or "TV" input source, then press the ENTER button.

Press the EXIT button to exit.

Using Automatic Picture Settings

Your TV has four automatic picture settings (“Dynamic”, “Standard”, “Movie”, and “Custom”) that are preset at the factory. You can activate either Dynamic, Standard, Movie, or Custom by making a selection from the menu. Or, you can select “Custom” which automatically recalls your personalized picture settings.

TV Input Picture Sound Channel Setup Mode : Dynamic Size : 16:9 Digital NR : On DNle Demo : Off Film Mode : Off Blue Screen : Off PIP Move Enter Return

Press the MENU button to display the menu.

Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Picture", then press the ENTER button.

TV Mode Input Picture Sound Channel Setup Mode : Dynamic Contrast 100 Brightness 45 Sharpness 75 Color 55 Tint G 50 R 50 Color Tone : Cool1 Reset Move Enter Return

Press the ENTER button to select "Mode".

Press the ENTER button again.

Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select the "Dynamic", "Standard", "Movie", or "Custom" picture setting. Press the ENTER button.

TV Mode Input Picture Sound Channel Setup Mode Dynamic Contrast Standard Brightness Movie Sharpness Custom Color 55 Tint G 50 R 50 Color Tone : Cool1 Reset Move Enter Return

- Choose Dynamic to increase the clarity and sharpness of the picture.

♦ Choose Standard for the standard factory settings.
♦ Choose Movie when watching movies.
- Choose Custom if you want to adjust the settings according to personal preference.

➢ When in PC mode, Tint, Sharpness and Color are not available.

➢ Picture mode needs to be adjusted separately for each input.

TV Mode Input Picture Sound Channel Setup Mode : Dynamic Contrast 100 Brightness 45 Sharpness 75 Color 55 Tint G 50 R 50 Color Tone : Cool1 Reset Move Enter Return

Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Contrast", "Brightness", "Sharpness", "Color", or "Tint", then press the ENTER button.

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Press the ◀ or ▶ buttons to decrease or increase the value of a particular item. For example, if you select "Contrast", pressing the ▶ button increases it. Press the ENTER button.

Press the EXIT button to exit.

- “Tint” doesn’t operate in HDMI, PC or any Component mode.

The Tint cannot be adjusted while watching Digital TV.
• Each adjusted setting will be stored separately according to its input mode.
When you make changes to Contrast, Brightness, Sharpness, Color, Tint, OSD color will also be adjusted accordingly.

You can change the color of the entire screen according to your preference.

TV Mode Input Picture Sound Channel Setup Mode : Dynamic Contrast 100 Brightness 45 Sharpness 75 Color 55 Tint G 50 R 50 Color Tone : Cool1 Reset Move Enter Return

Press the MENU button to display the menu.
Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Picture", then press the ENTER button.
Press the ENTER← button.
Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Color Tone", then press the ENTER button.
Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Cool2", "Cool1", "Normal", "Warm1", or "Warm2". Press the ENTER button.

➢ Choose from the following Color Tone settings: “Cool 2”, “Cool 1”, “Normal”, “Warm 1”, “Warm 2” according to personal preference.

TV Mode Input Picture Sound Channel Setup Mode : Dynamic Contrast 100 Brightness 45 Sharpness Cool 2 Color Cool 1 Tint G 50 Normal Color Tone Warm1 Reset Warm2 Move Enter Return

TV Mode Input Picture Sound Channel Setup Mode : Dynamic Contrast 100 Brightness 45 Sharpness 75 Color 55 Tint G 50 R 50 Color Tone : Cool1 Reset Move Enter Return

Resetting the Picture Settings to the Factory Defaults

Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Reset", then press the ENTER button.

Press the EXIT button to exit.

▶ Each mode can be reset.

DNIe Demo(Digital Natural Image engine)

Samsung's new technology brings you more detailed images with contrast, white enhancement and 3D noise reduction. You can see how DNIe improves the picture by setting DNIe demo mode to On.

T V Picture Mode : Dynamic Size : 16:9 Digital NR : On DNMe Demo : Off Film Mode : Off Blue Screen : Off PIP Move Enter Return

Press the MENU button to display the menu.
Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Picture", then press the ENTER button.
Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "DNle Demo", then press the ENTER button.
This function doesn't work when the Input Source is PC.

TV Input Picture Sound Channel Setup Mode : Dynamic Size : 16:9 Digital NR : On DNle Demo : Off Film Mode : On Blue Screen : Off PIP Move Enter Return

Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "On" or "Off", then press the ENTER button. Press the EXIT button to exit.
DNle Demo: Off
DNle Demo mode is deactivated.
DNle Demo: On
The right-hand side of the screen shows the improved DNle image.
The left-hand side of the screen shows the original image.
The “DNle Demo” is designed to show the difference between the regular and DNle pictures.
By default, the product displays the picture with DNle applied.

Screen size selection depends on the type of video input.

TV Picture Input Mode : Dynamic Size : 16:9 Digital NR : On DNle Demo : Off Film Mode : Off Blue Screen : Off PIP Sound Channel Setup Move Enter Return

Press the MENU button to display the menu.

Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Picture", then press the ENTER button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Size", then press the ENTER button.

T V Size Input 16:9 Zoom1 Zoom2 4:3 Picture Sound Channel Setup Move Enter Return

Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select the screen format you want.

Press the ENTER button.

Press the EXIT button to exit.

• 16:9 : Sets the picture to 16:9 wide mode.
- Zoom1 : Magnifies the size of the picture on the screen.
- Zoom2 : Expands the Zoom1 format picture.
- 4:3 : Sets the picture to 4:3 normal mode.

PMODE S.MODE STILL P.SIZE MTS SRS SW###

Alternatively, you can press the P.SIZE button on the remote control repeatedly to change the picture size.

- If you watch a still image or the 4:3 mode for a long time (over 2 hours), an image may be burned onto the screen. View the TV in 16:9 mode as much as possible.

- HD (High Definition)

16:9 - 1080i (1920x1080), 720P (1280x720)

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natural_image

Illustration of a hot air balloon with passengers inside, labeled '16:9' at the bottom (no other text or symbols)

16:9

Sets the picture to 16:9 wide mode.

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Illustration of a hot air balloon with people inside, no text or symbols present

Zoom2

The screen size when the Zoom1 screen is vertically enlarged.

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Illustration of a hot air balloon with people inside, labeled 'Zoom1 ← Move' at bottom (no other text or symbols)

Zoom1

The screen size when Wide screen is vertically enlarged.

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Illustration of a hot air balloon with people inside, labeled '4:3' at the bottom (no text or symbols on the diagram itself)

4:3

Sets the picture to 4:3 normal mode.

- In TV, VIDEO, S-VIDEO, and all COMPONENT (480i, 480p) modes, all screen modes can be selected.

In TV(DTV), DVI, PC, HDMI, COMPONENT (720p, 1080i) modes, only 16:9 & 4:3 modes can be selected.
You must select Zoom with P. Size button on the remote (not in the OSD menu) if you want to move the Zoom 1
or 2 picture up or down.
You can not change the picture size when PIP is set to Double.

P.MODE S.MODE STILL P.SIZE MTS SWAP

Press the STILL button to freeze a moving picture.

➢ Normal sound will still be heard. Press again to cancel.

Viewing Picture-in-Picture

This product has one built-in tuner, which does not allow PIP to function in the same mode. For example, you cannot watch one TV channel in the main screen, and a different one in the PIP screen. Please see 'PIP Settings' below for details. You can use the PIP feature to simultaneously watch two video sources. (See page 31 to select the PIP picture sound.)

➢ While V-Chip is in operation, the PIP function cannot be used.

Activating Picture-in-Picture
TV Picture Input Mode : Dynamic Size : 16:9 Digital NR : On DNle Demo : Off Film Mode : Off Blue Screen : Off Channel PIP Setup Move Enter Return

Press the MENU button to display the menu.

Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Picture", then press the ENTER button. Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "PIP", then press the ENTER button.

T V PIP Input PIP Off Source On Swap Size : Position : Channel Cable3 Sound Channel Setup Move Enter Return

Press the ENTER button again.

Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "On", then press the ENTER← button.

If you turn the TV off while watching in PIP mode and turn it on again, the PIP window will disappear.

PIP INFO SLEEP PMODE MODE STILL P.SIZE

Alternatively, you can press the PIP button on the remote control repeatedly to activate or deactivate the PIP.

PIP Settings
O: PIP operates / X: PIP doesn't operate

Picture\Main\Picture\Sub	TV analog	AV 1,2	S-Video 1, 2	TV digital	HDMI 1, 2	Component	PC
TV analog	X	X	X	X	O	X	X
AV 1,2	X	X	X	O	O	X	X
S-Video 1, 2	X	X	X	O	O	X	X
TV digital	X	O	O	X	X	O	X
HDMI 1, 2	O	O	O	X	X	O	X
Component	X	X	X	O	O	X	X
PC	O	O	X	X	X	X	X

Selecting a Signal Source (External A/V) for PIP.

TV PIP Input Picture Sound Channel Setup PIP Source Swap Size Position Channel On TV AV1 AV2 S-Video1 S-Video2 Component HDMI1 HDMI2 Move Enter Return

Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Source", then press the ENTER button. Select the source of the sub picture (PIP) by pressing the ▲ or ▼ buttons and press the ENTER button.

MAIN: TV(Analog) / PIP: HDMI(1, 2)
The sub picture can serve different source selections based on what the main picture is set to.
In the PIP Source selection menu, 'TV' represents both analog and digital tuning.

Swapping the Contents of the PIP and Main image

T V PIP Input PIP : On Source : HDMI2 Picture Swap Size : Position : Channel : Cable3 Sound Channel Setup Move Enter Return

Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Swap", then press the ENTER button.

Changing the PIP Channel

T V PIP Input PIP : On Source : HDMI2 Swap Size : Position : Channel : Cable3 Sound Channel Setup Move Enter Return

Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Channel", then press the ENTER button. Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select the desired channel in the PIP window. Press the ENTER buttons.
MAIN: AV(1, 2), S-Video(1, 2), Component / PIP: TV(Digital)
• MAIN: PC, HDMI(1,2) / PIP: TV(Analog)
The channel can be active when the sub picture is set to TV.

MTS AUTO PROG. SRS ADD/DEL SET SWAP CAPTION CH SET

Press the PIP Channel buttons on the remote control.

Changing the Position of the PIP Window

T V PIP Input Pip : On Source : HDMI2 Swap Size : Position : Channel : Move Enter Return

Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Position", then press the ENTER button. Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select the desired PIP window position.

Press the ENTER← buttons.

The Double (☐), Double Wide (☐) mode cannot be selected in Position mode.

Changing the Size of the PIP Window

T V PIP Input Picture Sound Channel Setup PIP : On Source : HDMI2 Swap Size : Position : Channel : Move Enter Return

Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Size", then press the ENTER button. Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select the desired size of the PIP window. Press the ENTER button.

Press the EXIT button to exit.

➢ If main picture is in PC mode, Size is not available.
- • You cannot choose the PIP option.
- 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.
- You can adjust picture position only by using the □ size menu.

Customizing the Sound

The sound settings can be adjusted to suit your personal preference. (Alternatively, you can use one of the “automatic” settings.)

TV Input Picture Sound Channel Setup Sound Mode : Custom ▶ Equalizer ▶ SRS TruSurround XT: Off ▶ Multi-Track Options ▶ Auto Volume : Off ▶ Internal Mute : Off ▶ More ▶ Move Enter Return

Press the MENU button to display the menu.
Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Sound", then press the ENTER button.
Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Equalizer", then press the ENTER button.

T V Equalizer Input Picture Sound Channel Setup R + 0 - Balance 100Hz 300Hz 10kHz 3kHz 10kHz + 0 - 0 Move Adjust Return

Press the ◀ or ▶ buttons to select a particular frequency to adjust.

Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to increase or decrease the level of the particular frequency. Press the ENTER button.

Press the EXIT button to exit.

L/R Sound Balance Adjustment: To adjust the sound balance of the L/R speakers.
• Bandwidth Adjustment (100Hz, 300Hz, 1KHz, 3KHz, 10KHz)
: To adjust the level of different bandwidth frequencies.

Using Automatic Sound Settings

Your TV has automatic sound settings (“Standard”, “Music”, “Movie”, “Speech”, and “Custom”) that are preset at the factory. Or, you can select “Custom”, which automatically recalls your personalized sound settings.

TV Input Picture Sound Channel Setup Sound Mode : Standard Equalizer : Music SRS TruSurround XT: Movie Multi-Track Options : Speech Auto Volume : Custom Internal Mute : Off More Move Enter Return

Press the MENU button to display the menu.
Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Sound", then press the ENTER button.
Press the ENTER← button to select "Mode".
Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Standard", "Music", "Movie", "Speech", or "Custom" sound setting, then press the ENTER button.

Press the EXIT button to exit.

Choose Standard for the standard factory settings.
Choose Music when watching music videos or concerts.
Choose Movie when watching movies.
Choose Speech when watching a show that is mostly dialog (i.e., news).
Choose Custom to recall your personalized settings (see "Customizing the Sound").

Setting the TruSurround XT

TruSurround XT is a patented SRS technology that solves the problem of playing 5.1 multichannel content over two speakers. TruSurround delivers a compelling, virtual surround sound experience through any two-speaker playback system, including internal television speakers. It is fully compatible with all multichannel formats.

TV Input Picture Sound Channel Setup Mode : Custom Equalizer SRS TruSurround XT: Off Multi-Track Options On Auto Volume : Off Internal Mute : Off More Move Enter Return

Press the MENU button to display the menu.
Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Sound", then press the ENTER button.
Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "SRS TruSurround XT", then press the ENTER button.
Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "On" or "Off", then press the ENTER button.

Press the EXIT button to exit.

TRADEMARK & LABEL LICENSE NOTICE

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TruSurround XT, SRS and (●) Symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc.

TruSurround XT technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc.

PMODE S.MODE STILL P.SIZE MTS SRS SWAP AUTO PCR ADDIDEL CAPTION CH

The digital-TV transmission system is capable of simultaneous transmission of many audio tracks (for example, simultaneous translations of the program into foreign languages). The availability of these additional “multitracks” depends upon the program.

Preferred Language

TV Input Picture Sound Channel Setup Sound Mode : Custom Equalizer SRS TruSurround XT: Off Multi-Track Options Auto Volume : Off Internal Mute : Off More Move Enter Return

Press the MENU button to display the menu.

Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Sound", then press the ENTER button.

Quick way to access the MTS menu: Just press the "MTS" button on the remote control. You can listen in a language other than your chosen language by pressing the MTS button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Multi-Track Options", then press the ENTER button.
Press the ENTER button to select "Preferred Language".

Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to choose the language (English, Spanish or French) you want, then press the ENTER button.

Press the EXIT button to exit.

Multi-Track Options Preferred Language : English Multi-Track Sound : Stereo Move Enter Return

T V Multi-Track Options Preferred Language : English Multi-Track Sound : Spanish French Input Picture Sound Channel Setup Move Enter Return

Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS) track - Analog

Multi-Track Sound

Multi-Track Options Preferred Language : English Multi-Track Sound : Stereo Input Picture Sound Channel Setup Move Enter Return

Press the MENU button to display the menu.

Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Sound", then press the ENTER button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Multi-Track Options", then press the ENTER button.
Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Multi-Track Sound", then press the ENTER button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select a setting you want, then press the ENTER button.

Press the EXIT button to exit.

Multi-Track Options Preferred Language : English Multi-Track Sound : Mono Stereo SAP Move Enter Return

Choose Mono for channels that are broadcasting in mono, or if you are having difficulty receiving a stereo signal.
Choose Stereo for channels that are broadcasting in stereo.
Choose SAP to listen to the Separate Audio Program, which is usually a foreign-language translation.

MTS SRS SWAP AUTO P: ADD/DEL CAPTION CH SET RESET

Press the MTS buttons on the remote control repeatedly to select "Mono", "Stereo", or "SAP".

Sound output from the TV speakers is muted.

TV Sound Input Mode : Custom Equalizer SRS TruSurround XT: Off Multi-Track Options Auto Volume : Off Channel Internal Mute : Off More Setup Move Enter Return

Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Sound", then press the ENTER button.
Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Internal Mute", then press the ENTER button.

TV Input Picture Sound Channel Setup Sound Mode : Custom Equalizer SRS TruSurround XT: Off Multi-Track Options Auto Volume : Off Internal Mute : Off More On Move Enter Return

Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "On", then press the ENTER button. Press the EXIT button to exit.

Automatic Volume Control

Reduces the differences in volume level among broadcasters.

TV Input Picture Sound Channel Setup Mode : Custom Equalizer SRS TruSurround XT: Off Multi-Track Options Auto Volume : Off Internal Mute : Off More Move Enter Return

Press the MENU button to display the menu.
Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Sound", then press the ENTER button.
Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Auto Volume", then press the ENTER button.

TV Input Picture Sound Channel Setup Sound Mode : Custom Equalizer SRS TruSurround XT: Off Multi-Track Options Auto Volume : Off Internal Mute : On More Move Enter Return

Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to set Auto Volume "On" then press the ENTER button. Press the EXIT button to exit.

Setting the On/Off Melody

A melody sound can be set to come on when the TV is powered On or Off.

TV Sound Input More Melody : On Sound Select : Main Reset Picture Sound Channel Setup Move Enter Return

Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Sound", then press the ENTER button.
Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Melody", then press the ENTER button.

TV Sound Input More Melody : Off Sound Select : On Reset Picture Sound Channel Setup Move Enter Return

Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "On" or "Off", then press the ENTER button. Press the EXIT button to exit.

Listening to the Sound of the Sub (PIP) Picture

When the PIP feature is activated, you can listen to the sound of the sub (PIP) picture.

TV Sound Input More Melody : On Sound Select : Main Reset Move Enter Return

Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Sound", then press the ENTERG button.
Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Sound Select", then press the ENTER button.

TV Sound Input More Melody : On Sound Select : Main Reset Sub Picture Sound Channel Setup Move Enter Return

Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Sub", then press the ENTER button. Press the EXIT button to exit.
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 “PIP” is set to “On”.

DOLBY DIGITAL

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Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

Selecting the Antenna

TV Input Picture Sound Channel Setup Channel Antenna : Air Auto Program Cable Channel Manager Name Fine Tune Signal Strength More Move Enter Return

ANTENNA CH MGR FAV.CH E.SAVING REW PLAY/PAUSE FF

Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Channel", then press the ENTER button.
Press the ENTER button to select "Antenna". Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Air" or "Cable", then press the ENTER button.
Press the EXIT button to exit.

Press the ANTENNA button on the remote control.

➢ If the antenna is connected to ANT 1 IN (AIR), select “Air” and if it is connected to ANT 2 IN (CABLE), select “Cable”.

If both ANT 1 IN (AIR) and ANT 2 IN (CABLE) are connected, select the antenna input you want. If the antenna input is not selected properly, noise may appear on the screen.

Setting the Channel Manager

You can add or delete a channel so only channels you want are displayed.

TV Input Picture Sound Channel Setup Channel Antenna : Air Auto Program Channel Manager Name Fine Tune Signal Strength More Move Enter Return

Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Channel", then press the ENTER button.
Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Channel Manager", then press the ENTER button.

TV Channel Manager Input All Added Favorite Default List Mode : All Picture Sound Channel Setup Move Enter Return

Press the ENTER button to select "All".

Channel Manager / All Air 5 1 / 2 ✓ DTV Air 2-1 ✓ Air 9 ✓ DTV Air 10-1 ✓ Air 3 ✓ Air 10 ✓ DTV Air 10-2 ✓ Air 4 ✓ DTV Air 10-3 ✓ Air 5 Watch Add ✓ Air 12 ✓ Air 6 Add Delete ✓ Air 7 ✓ DTV Air 13-1 ✓ DTV Air 13-2 ✓ DTV Air 13-3 ✓ DTV Air 13-4 ✓ DTV Air 7-1 ✓ DTV Air 10-2 ✓ DTV Air 10-3 ✓ DTV Air 13-4 ✓ DTV Air 8 ✓ DTV Air 10-3 ✓ DTV Air 13-4 ✓ List Mode Delete All Move Watch Page Return

Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select a channel to delete, then press the ENTER button. Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Delete", then press the ENTER button to delete the channel.

Channel Manager / Alt Air 5 1 / 2 DTV Air 2x1 Air 9 DTV Air 10x1 Air 3 Air 10 DTV Air 10x2 Air 4 DTV Air 10x3 Air 5 Air 12 DTV Air 13x1 Air 6 DTV Air 13x2 Air 7 DTV Air 13x3 Air 8 DTV Air 13x4 DTV Air 13x5 DTV Air 13x6 DTV Air 13x7 DTV Air 13x8 DTV Air 13x9 DTV Air 13x10 DTV Air 13x11 DTV Air 13x12 DTV Air 13x13 DTV Air 13x14 List Mode Add All Delete All Move Watch Page Return

Channel Manager / All Air 5 1 / 2 DTV Air 2-1 Air 9 DTV Air 10-1 Air 3 Air 10 DTV Air 10-2 Air 4 DTV Air 10-3 Air 5 Watch -2 Air 12 Air 6 Add - 3 DTV Air 13-1 Air 7 Delete - 1 DTV Air 13-2 DTV Air 13-3 Air 8 DHT V Air 10-2 DTV Air 10-3 DTV Air 13-4 List Mode Add All Delete All Move Watch Page Return

Channel Manager / All Air 5 1 / 2 DTV Air 2-1 Air 9 DTV Air 10-1 Air 3 Air 10 DTV Air 10-2 Air 4 DTV Air 10-3 Air 5 Air 12 DTV Air 10-3 DTV Air 13-1 Air 7 DTV Air 10-1 DTV Air 13-2 DTV Air 13-3 Air 8 DTV Air 10-2 DTV Air 13-4 List Mode Delete All Move Watch Page Return

MTS AUTO PROG. SRS ADD/DEL SET CAPTION RESET SWAP CH

Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select a channel to add, then press the ENTER button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Add", then press the ENTER button to add the channel.

Press the EXIT button to exit.

➢ All selected channels will be shown on “Added menu”.

Red (P.MODE) button: Press repeatedly to select "All", "Added", or "Favorite".
Green (S.MODE) button: Press to add all channels deleted.
Yellow (P.SIZE) button: Press to delete all channels memorized.

You can also use the number buttons to directly select the channel that will be added or erased. Press the ADD/DEL button on the remote control.

To set-up Your Favorite Channels

You can set channels you watch frequently as favorites.

T V Input Picture Sound Channel Setup Antenna : Air Auto Program Channel Manager Name Fine Tune Signal Strength More Move Enter Return

T V Channel Manager All Added Favorite Default List Mode : All Move Enter Return

Channel Manager / Added Air 5 1 / 2 DTV Air 2-1 Air 9 DTV Air 10-1 Air 3 Air 10 DTV Air 10-2 Air 4 DTV Air 10-3 Air 5 Watch -2 Air 12 Add - DTS DTV Air 13-1 Air 7 Favorite - DTS Air 13-2 DTV Air 13-3 Air 7 DTV Air 13-4 DTV Air 7-1 DTV Air 10-2 DTV Air 10-3 DTV Air 13-4 Air 8 DTV Air 10-3 DTV Air 13-4 List Mode Delete All Move Watch Page Return

Channel Manager / Added Air 5 1 / 2 ✓ DTV Air 2-1 ✓ Air 9 ✓ DTV Air 10-1 ✓ Air 3 ✓ Air 10 ✓ DTV Air 10-2 ✓ Air 4 ✓ DTV Air 10-3 ✓ Air 5 ✓ Air 12 ✓ DTV Air 10-1 ✓ DTV Air 13-1 ✓ Air 7 ✓ DTV Air 10-2 ✓ DTV Air 13-2 ✓ Air 8 ✓ DTV Air 10-3 ✓ DTV Air 13-4 ✓ DTV Air 10-2 ✓ DTV Air 10-3 ✓ DTV Air 13-4 ✓ DTV Air 10-2 ✓ DTV Air 10-3 ✓ DTV Air 13-4 List Mode Delete All Move Watch Page Return

ANTENNA CH MGR FAV.CH E.SAVING REW STOP PLAY/PAUSE

Press the MENU button to display the menu.
Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Channel", then press the ENTER button.
Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Channel Manager", then press the ENTER button.
Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Added", then press the ENTER button.
Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select your favorite channels to watch among the labeled channels. Then press the ENTER button. Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Favorite", then press the ENTER button. The "♥" symbol will be highlighted and the channel will be set as a Favorite. To cancel your Favorite channel selection, press the ENTER button until the "♥" symbol is no longer highlighted.

Press the EXIT button to exit.

➢ Only memorized channels can be set as favorite channels.
➢ All favorite channels will be shown in the “Favorite” menu.

To select the favorite channels you have set up, press the FAV.CH button on the remote.

Using the Channel Lists

Displays the channel list automatically when you press CH MGR button on the remote. (Choose All, Added, or Favorite)

T V Input Picture Sound Channel Setup Antenna : Air Auto Program Channel Manager Name Fine Tune Signal Strength More Move Enter Return

T V Channel Manager Input Picture Sound Channel Setup All Added Favorite Default List Mode : All All Added Favorite Move Enter Return

ANTENNA CH MGR FAV.CH E.SAVING REW STOP PL USE FF

Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Channel", then press the ENTER button.
Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Channel Manager", then press the ENTER button.
Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Default List Mode", (the CH.List you want to appear when you press CH.MGR) then press the ENTER button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "All", "Added", or "Favorite" then press the ENTER button.

The CH.List you want to appear when you press CH.MGR.

Press the EXIT button to exit.

Alternately, press the CH MGR button on the remote control to bring up the Channel Lists.

Viewing the Channel Lists

You can display a list of all channels, added channels or your favorite channels.

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T V Channel Manager All Added Favorite Default List Mode : All Picture Sound Channel Setup Move Enter Return

Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Channel", then press the ENTER button.
Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Channel Manager", then press the ENTER button.
Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "All", "Added" or "Favorite", then press the ENTER button.
Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Channel" and ENTER button. To toggle between your all channels, add channels, or favorite channels, use the red (P.Mode) button on the remote control.

- Red (P.Mode) button: Press repeatedly to select "All", "Added", or "Favorite".

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TV Input Picture Sound Channel Setup Antenna : Air Auto Program Channel Manager Name Fine Tune Signal Strength More Move Enter Return

TV Name Input Picture Sound Channel Setup Air 2 Clear Air 3 Clear Air 4 Clear Air 5 Clear Air 6 Clear Move Enter Return

TV Name Input Picture Sound Channel Setup Air 2 A Clear Air 3 Clear Air 4 Clear Air 5 Clear Air 6 Clear Move Adjust Return

Press the MENU button to display the menu.

Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Channel", then press the ENTER button. Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Name", then press the ENTER button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select the channel to be assigned a new name, then press the ENTER button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select a letter, a number or a blank (Results in this sequence: A...Z, 0...9, +, -, *, /, blank).

Press the ▶ button to switch to the next field, which will be selected.

Select a second letter or digit by pressing the ▲ or ▼ buttons, as above.

Repeat the process to select the last three digits. When you have finished, press the ENTER button to assign the new name.

To erase the assigned new name, select "Clear" by pressing the ◀ or ▶ button, then press the ENTER button.

Press the EXIT button to exit.

The names of digital broadcasting channels are automatically assigned and thus cannot be assigned by users.

Fine Tuning Analog Channels

Use fine tuning to manually adjust a particular channel for optimal reception.

TV Input Picture Sound Channel Setup Channel Antenna : Air Auto Program Channel Manager Name Fine Tune Signal Strength More Move Enter Return

Fine Tune Air 24 0 Reset Adjust Save Return

Fine Tune Air 24 10 Reset Adjust Save Return

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Fine Tune Air 24 0 Reset Move Enter Return

Press the MENU button to display the menu.

Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Channel", then press the ENTER button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Fine Tune", then press the ENTER button.
Press the ◀ or ▶ buttons to adjust the fine tuning.

➢ If you do not store the fine-tuned channel in memory, adjustments are not saved.

To store the fine tuning setting in the TV's memory, press the ENTER button. To reset the fine tuning setting, press the ▼ button to select "Reset", then press the ENTER button.

Press the EXIT button to exit.

▶ Only analog TV channels can be fine tuned.

➢ “*” will appear next to the name of fine-tuned channels.

Checking the Digital-Signal Strength

Unlike analog channels, which can vary in reception quality from “snowy” to clear, digital (HDTV) channels have either perfect reception quality or you will not receive them at all. So, unlike analog channels, you cannot fine tune a digital channel. You can, however, adjust your antenna to improve the reception of available digital channels.

TV Input Picture Sound Channel Setup Antenna : Air Auto Program Channel Manager Name Fine Tune Signal Strength More Move Enter Return

Press the MENU button to display the menu.

Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Channel", then press the ENTER button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Signal Strength", then press the ENTER button. If the signal strength meter indicates that the signal is weak, physically adjust your antenna to increase the signal strength.

Continue to adjust the antenna until you find the best position with the strongest signal.

Press the EXIT button to exit

TV Signal Strength Input Picture Sound Channel Setup OK Enter Return

If the TV is operating in a weak-signal area, sometimes the LNA function can improve the reception (a low-noise preamplifier boosts the incoming signal).

TV Input Picture Sound Channel Setup Channel More LNA : On Move Enter Return

Press the MENU button to display the menu.

Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Channel", then press the ENTER button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "LNA", then press the ENTER button.

TV Input Picture Sound Channel Setup Channel More LNA Off On Move Enter Return

Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "On", then press the ENTER button.

Press the EXIT button to exit.

➢ LNA functions when antenna is set to Air or Cable. Settings will be stored separately in each channel. (See “Selecting the antenna.” on page 32.)

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 your PC will probably be different, depending upon your particular version of Windows and your particular video card. However, 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.)

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First, click on "Control Panel" on the Windows start menu.
When the control panel window appears, click on "Appearance and Themes" and a display dialog-box will appear.
When the control panel window appears, click on "Display" and a display dialog-box will appear.
Navigate to the "Settings" tab on the display dialog-box. The correct size setting (resolution)
Optimum: 1360 x 768 pixels
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

If the signal from the system equals the standard signal mode, the screen is adjusted automatically. If the signal from the system doesn't equal the standard signal mode, adjust the mode by referring to your videocard user guide; otherwise there may be no video. For the display modes listed below, the screen image has been optimized during manufacture.

Mode	Resolution	Horizontal Frequency (kHz)	Vertical Frequency (Hz)	Pixel Clock Frequency (MHz)	Sync Polarity (H/V)
IBM	640 X 350	31.469	70.086	25.175	+ / -
	720 X 400	31.469	70.087	28.322	- / +
	640 X 480	31.469	59.940	25.175	- / -
VESA	640 x 480	35.000	70.000	28.560	- / -
	640 x 480	37.861	72.809	31.500	- / -
	640 x 480	37.500	75.000	31.500	- / -
	800 x 600	37.879	60.317	40.000	+ / +
	800 x 600	48.077	72.188	50.000	+ / +
	800 x 600	46.875	75.000	49.500	+ / +
	800 x 600	43.750	70.000	45.500	- / -
	1024 x 768	48.363	60.004	65.000	- / -
	1024 x 768	56.476	70.069	75.000	- / -
	1024 x 768	56.672	72.000	78.434	- / -
	1024 x 768	60.023	75.029	78.750	+ / +
	1360 x 768	47.712	60.015	85.800	+ / +

How to Auto Adjust

Use the Auto Adjust function to have the TV set automatically adjust the video signals the monitor receives. The function also automatically fine-tunes the settings and adjusts the frequency values and positions.

➢ This function does not work in DVI-Digital mode.

T V Setup Input More Menu Transparency : Medium Energy Saving : Off PC Function Help : On Move Enter Return

Press the MENU button to display the menu.

Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Setup", then press the ENTER button. Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "PC", then press the ENTER button.

➢ Change to the PC mode first.

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Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Auto Adjustment", then press the ENTER button. Press the EXIT button to exit.

Auto Adjustment in progress. Please wait.

Adjusting the Screen Quality

The purpose of the picture quality adjustment is to remove or reduce picture noise. If the noise is not removed by fine tuning alone, then do the frequency adjustments to the utmost and fine tune again. After the noise has been reduced, re-adjust the picture so that it is aligned on the center of the screen.

T V PC Input Image Lock Position Auto Adjustment Image Reset Picture Sound Channel Setup Move Enter Return

Press the MENU button to display the menu.

Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Setup", then press the ENTER button. Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "PC", then press the ENTER button.

➢ Change to the PC mode first.

Press the ENTER button to select "Image Lock".

TV Image Lock Input Picture Sound Channel Setup Coarse 50 Fine 0 Move Enter Return

Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Coarse" or "Fine", then press the ENTER button. Press the ◀ or ▶ buttons to adjust the screen quality. Vertical stripes may appear or the picture may be blurry. Press the ENTER button.

Press the EXIT button to exit.

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Changing the Screen Position

PC Image Lock Position Auto Adjustment Image Reset Move Enter Return

TV Input Picture Sound Channel Setup Position Adjust Enter Return

Press the MENU button to display the menu.

Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Setup", then press the ENTER button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "PC", then press the ENTER button.

▶ Change to the PC mode first.

Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Position", then press the ENTER button.
Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to adjust the V-Position.

Press the ◀ or ▶ buttons to adjust the H-Position.

Press the ENTER ↩ button.

Press the EXIT button to exit.

Initializing the Screen Position or Color Settings

T V PC Input Picture Sound Channel Setup Image Lock Position Auto Adjustment Image Reset Move Enter Return

Image Reset is completed.

Press the MENU button to display the menu.

Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Setup", then press the ENTER button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "PC", then press the ENTER button.

▶ Change to the PC mode first.

Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Image Reset", then press the ENTER button. Press the EXIT button to exit.

Setting the Clock

Setting the clock is necessary in order to use the various timer features of the TV. Also, you can check the time while watching the TV. (Just press the INFO button.)

Option 1: Setting the Clock Manually
T V Setup Plug & Play Language : English Time Game Mode : Off V-Chip Caption More Move Enter Return

Press the MENU button to display the menu.

Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Setup", then press the ENTER button. Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Time", then press the ENTER button.

TV Input Picture Sound Channel Setup Time Clock Sleep Timer : Off On Timer : No Off Timer : No Move Enter Return

Press the ENTER button to select "Clock".

TV Clock Input Picture Sound Channel Setup Clock Mode : Auto Clock Set Time Zone DST : Off Move Enter Return

Press the ENTER button to select "Clock Mode".

Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Manual", then press the ENTER button.

T V Clock Input Picture Sound Channel Setup Clock Mode : Manual Clock Set : Auto Time Zone DST : Off Move Enter Return

Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Clock Set", then press the ENTER button.

T V Clock Input Picture Sound Channel Setup Clock Mode : Manual Clock set Time Zone DST : Off Move Enter Return

Press the ◀ or ▶ buttons to move to "Month", "Day", "Year", "Hour", "Minute", or "am/pm". Set the date and time you want by pressing the ▲ or ▼ buttons, then press the ENTER button.

Press the EXIT button to exit.

The current time will appear every time you press the INFO button.
➢ You can set the month, day, year, hour, and minute directly by pressing the number buttons on the remote control.

T V Clock Set Input Picture Sound Channel Setup Set current date and time. Month Day Year Hour Minute am/pm Move Adjust Return

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Option 2: Setting the Clock Automatically

T V Time Input Picture Sound Channel Setup Clock Sleep Timer : Off On Timer : No Off Timer : No Move Enter Return

T V Clock Input Picture Sound Channel Setup Clock Mode : Manual Clock Set Time Zone DST : Off Move Enter Return

T V Clock Input Picture Sound Channel Setup Clock Mode : Manual Clock Set : Auto Time Zone DST : Off Move Enter Return

TV Clock Input Clock Mode : Auto Clock Set Picture Time Zone Sound Channel DSP DST : Off Setup Move Enter Return

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T V Clock Input Picture Sound Channel Setup Clock Mode : Auto Clock Set Time Zone DST : Off Move Enter Return

T V Clock Input Picture Sound Channel Setup Clock Mode : Auto Clock Set Time Zone DST : On Off Move Enter Return

Press the MENU button to display the menu.

Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Setup", then press the ENTER button. Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Time", then press the ENTER button.

Press the ENTER button to select "Clock".
Press the ENTER button to select "Clock Mode".

Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Auto", then press the ENTER button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Time Zone", then press the ENTER button.
Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to highlight the time zone for your local area (and to move the highlight to the appropriate time zone on the map of the United States), then press the ENTER button.
Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "DST" (Daylight Saving Time), then press the ENTER button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "On" or "Off", then press the ENTER button.

Press the EXIT button to exit.

➢ Depending on the broadcast station and signal, the auto time may not be set correctly. If this occurs, set the time manually.
➢ Antenna or cable must be connected in order to set the time automatically.

Setting the Sleep Timer

The sleep timer automatically shuts off the TV after a preset time (from 30 to 180 minutes).

T V Time Input 1/ 1/ 2005/ 12 : 30 am Picture Clock Sleep Timer : Off Sound On Timer : No Channel Off Timer : No Setup Move Enter Return

Press the MENU button to display the menu.

Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Setup", then press the ENTER button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Time", then press the ENTER← button.

Quick way to access the sleep timer setting: Simply press the "SLEEP" button on the remote control.

Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Sleep Timer", then press the ENTER button.
Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to adjust "Minute".
Press the ▶ button to select "Activation".

Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "On", then press the ENTER button.

Press the EXIT button to exit.

T V Sleep Timer Set sleep timer. Minute Activation Off Picture Sound Channel Setup Move Adjust Return

T V Sleep Timer Set sleep timer. Input Picture Sound Channel Setup Minute Activation 30 On Move Adjust Return

Setting the On/Off Timer

T V Time Input 1/ 1/ 2005/ 12 : 30 am Picture Clock Sleep Timer : Off Sound On Timer : No Channel Off Timer : No Setup Move Enter Return

Press the MENU button to display the menu.

Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Setup", then press the ENTER button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Time", then press the ENTER button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "On Timer", then press the ENTER button.
Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to adjust "Hour", then press the ▶ button to move to the next step. Set other items using the same method as above.

When finished, press the MENU button to return.

The current time will appear every time you press the INFO button.
You can set the hour, minute, channel, and directly by pressing the number buttons on the remote control.
Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Off Timer", then press the ENTER button.

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Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to adjust "Hour", then press the ▶ button to move to the next step. Set other items using the same method as above.

Press the EXIT button to exit.

T V Input Picture Sound Channel Setup Off Timer Set off timer. Hour Minute am/pm Activation 12 00 am No Move Adjust Return

T V Setup Input Plug & Play Language : English Picture Time Game Mode : Off Sound V-Chip Caption Channel More Save Enter Return

T V Setup Input Plug & Play Language : English Picture Time : Spanish Sound Game Mode : French V-Chip Caption More Channel Setup Move Enter Return

Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Setup", then press the ENTER button. Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Language", then press the ENTER button.
Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select the appropriate language: "English", "Spanish" or "French". Press the ENTER button. Press the EXIT button to exit.

Setting the Blue Screen Mode

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”

TV Picture Input Mode : Dynamic Size : 16:9 Digital NR : On DNLe Demo : Off Film Mode : Off Blue Screen : Off Channel PIP Setup Move Enter Return

Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Picture", then press the ENTER button.
Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Blue Screen", then press the ENTER button.

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Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "On" or "Off" then press the ENTER button. Press the EXIT button to exit. ➢ Pressing the ▲ or ▼ buttons will alternate between "On" or "Off"

Selecting the Film Mode

On: Automatically senses and processes film signals from all sources and adjusts the picture for optimum quality. Off: Switches off the Film mode.

TV Picture Input Mode : Dynamic Size : 16:9 Digital NR : On DNle Demo : Off Sound Film Mode : Off Blue Screen : Off Channel PIP Setup Move Enter Return

Press the MENU button to display the menu.
Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Picture", then press the ENTER button.
Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Film Mode", then press the ENTER button.

TV Picture Input Mode : Dynamic Size : 16:9 Digital NR : On DNle Demo : Off Film Mode : Off Blue Screen : On PIP Sound Channel Setup Move Enter Return

Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "On", then press the ENTER button. Press the EXIT button to exit.

➢ Film mode is supported in TV, VIDEO, S-VIDEO, and COMPONENT 480i

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.

TV Input Picture Sound Channel Setup Mode : Dynamic Size : 16:9 Digital NR : On DNle Demo : Off Film Mode : Off Blue Screen : Off PIP Move Enter Return

Press the MENU button to display the menu.
Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Picture", then press the ENTER button.
Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Digital NR", then press the ENTER button.

TV Input Picture Sound Channel Setup Mode : Dynamic Size : 16:9 Digital NR : Off DNle Demo : On Film Mode : Off Blue Screen : Off PIP Move Enter Return

Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "On", then press the ENTER button. Press the EXIT button to exit.

Using the Game Mode

When connecting to a game console such as PlayStation™ or Xbox™, you can enjoy a more realistic gaming experience by selecting game menu.

T V Setup Input Plug & Play Language : English Time Game Mode : Off V-Chip Caption More Sound Channel Setup Move Enter Return

Press the MENU button to display the menu.
Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Setup", then press the ENTER button.
Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Game Mode", then press the ENTER button.

T V Setup Input Plug & Play Language : English Picture Time Game Mode : Off Sound V-Chip On Channel Caption More Setup Move Enter Return

Select Off or On by pressing the ▲ or ▼ buttons, then press the ENTER button.
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.

The Analog Caption function operates when watching regular analog channels or when you have an analog external component (such as a VCR) connected.

T V Setup Plug & Play Language : English Time Game Mode : Off V-Chip Caption More Move Enter Return

Press the MENU button to display the menu.

Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Setup", then press the ENTER button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Caption", then press the ENTER button.

T V Caption Input Picture Sound Channel Setup Caption : Off Caption Mode : Default Caption Options Move Enter Return

Press the ENTER button to select "Caption".

Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "On", then press the ENTER button.

T V Caption Input Picture Sound Channel Setup Caption Caption Mode : Off Caption Options Move Enter Return

T V Caption Input Picture Sound Channel Setup Caption Caption Mode : On Default Caption Options Move Enter Return

T V Caption Input Picture Sound Channel Setup Caption Default Caption Mode CC1 CC2 CC3 CC4 Text1 Text2 Text3 Text4 Move Enter Return

Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Caption Mode", then press the ENTER button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select submenu (Default, CC1\~CC4 or Text1\~Text4) you want, the press the ENTER button.

Press the EXIT button to exit.

The default is "CC1".
CC1: The Primary Synchronous Caption Service. These are captions in the primary language that must be in sync with the sound, preferably matched to a specific frame.
CC2: The Special Non-Synchronous Use Captions. This channel carries data that is intended to augment information carried in the program.
CC3: Secondary Synchronous Caption Service. Alternate program-related caption data, typically second language captions.
CC4: Special Non-Synchronous Use Captions. Similar to CC2.
Text1: First Text Service. This may be various non-program related data.
Text2: Second Text Service. Additional data, usually not program related.
Text3/Text4: Third and Fourth Text Services. These data channels should be used only if Text1 and Text2 are not sufficient.

The Digital Captions function operates on digital channels.

T V Caption Input Picture Sound Channel Setup Caption Mode Caption Options Off On Move Enter Return

Press the MENU button to display the menu.

Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Setup", then press the ENTER button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Caption", then press the ENTER button.
Press the ENTER button to select "Caption".

Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "On", then press the ENTER button.

T V Caption Input Picture Sound Channel Setup Caption Caption Mode : On Default Caption Options Move Enter Return

Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Caption Mode", then press the ENTER button. Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select submenu (Default, Service1\~Service6, CC1\~CC4, or Text1\~Text4) you want, then press the ENTER button.

T V Caption Input Picture Sound Channel Setup Caption Mode Default Caption Options Service1 Service2 Service3 Service4 Service5 Service6 CC1 Move Enter Return

Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Caption Options", then press the ENTER button.

➢ “Caption Options” are available only when “Service1\~Service6” can be selected in “Caption Mode”.

➢ Service1\~6 in digital caption mode may not be available depending on the broadcast.

T V Caption Input Picture Sound Channel Setup Caption Caption Mode : On : Default Caption Options Move Enter Return

Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Size", then press the ENTER button. Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select the desired Caption option, then press the ENTER button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the desired sub-menu options (see options below), then press ENTER.

Press the EXIT button to exit.

The availability of captions depends on the program being broadcast.

➢ “Default” means to follow the standard set by the broadcaster.

T V Caption Options Input Size : Default Font Style : Default Foreground Color : Default Background Color : Default Foreground Opacity : Default Background Opacity : Default Return to Default Setup Move Enter Return

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Size: This option consists of "Default", "Small", "Standard", and "Large". The default is "Standard".
Font Style: This option consists of "Default", "Style0 \~ Style 7". You can change the font you want. The default is "Style 0".
Foreground Color: This option consists of "Default", "White", "Black", "Red", "Green", "Blue", "Yellow", "Magenta", and "Cyan". You can change the color of the letter. The default is "White".
Background Color: This option consists of "Default", "White", "Black", "Red", "Green", "Blue", "Yellow", "Magenta", and "Cyan". You can change the background color of the caption. The default is "Black".
Foreground Opacity: This option consists of "Default", "Transparent", "Translucent", "Solid", and "Flashing". You can change the opacity of the letter.
Background Opacity: This option consists of "Default", "Transparent", "Translucent", "Solid", and "Flashing". You can change the background opacity of the caption.
Return to Default: This option sets each of "Size", "Font Style", "Foreground Color", "Bakcground color", "Foreground Opacity", and "Background Opacity" to its default.

Press the CAPTION button repeatedly to select "On" or "Off".

Adjusts the transparency of the menu screen.

T V Setup Input More Menu Transparency : Medium Energy Saving : Off PC Function Help : On Sound Channel Setup Move Enter Return

Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Setup", then press the ENTER button.
Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Menu Transparency", then press the ENTER button.
Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select level, then press the ENTER button. Press the EXIT button to exit.

T V Setup Input Picture Sound Channel Setup More Menu Transparency : High Energy Saving : Medium PC Low Function Help : Opaque Move Enter Return

Using the Energy Saving Feature

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.

T V Setup Input More Menu Transparency : Medium Energy Saving : Off PC Function Help : On Sound Channel Setup Move Enter Return

Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Setup", then press the ENTER button.
Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Energy Saving", then press the ENTER button. Select the required option (Off, Low, Medium, High) by pressing ▲ or ▼ button. Press the ENTER button. Press the EXIT button to exit.

T V Setup Input More Menu Transparency : Medium Energy Saving : Off PC Low Function Help : Medium High Sound Channel Setup Move Enter Return

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To select the Energy Saving setting you have made, press the E.SAVING button on the remote control.

Setting the Function Help

Displays help on the menu functions.

T V Input Picture Sound Channel Setup Setup More Menu Transparency : Medium Energy Saving : Off PC Function Help : On Move Enter Return

T V Setup Input More Menu Transparency : Medium Energy Saving : Off PC Off Function Help : On Sound Channel Setup Move Enter Return

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Press the MENU button to display the menu.
Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Setup", then press the ENTER button.
Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Function Help", then press the ENTER button.
Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "On", then press the ENTER button. Press the EXIT button to exit.

The predetermined value of the function help is On.

Using the V-Chip

The V-Chip feature automatically locks out programs that are deemed inappropriate for children. The user must enter a PIN (personal ID number) before any of the V-Chip restrictions are set up or changed.

➢ When the V-chip feature is activated, the PIP features do not function.

Setting Up Your Personal ID Number (PIN)

T V Setup Input Plug & Play Language : English Time Game Mode : Off Sound V-Chip Caption More Channel Setup Move Enter Return

Press the MENU button to display the menu.

Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Setup", then press the ENTER button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "V-Chip", then press the ENTER button. The message "Enter PIN" will appear. Enter your 4 digit PIN number.

The default PIN number of a new TV set is "0-0-0-0".

T V V-Chip Input Picture Sound Channel Setup Enter PIN 0~9 Enter PIN Return

The "V-Chip" screen will appear.

Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Change PIN", then press the ENTER button. The Change PIN screen will appear. Choose any 4 digits for your PIN and enter them. As soon as the 4 digits are entered, the "Confirm new PIN" screen appears. Re-enter the same 4 digits. When the Confirm screen disappears, your PIN has been memorized.

Press the EXIT button to exit.

If you forget the PIN, 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.

TV V-Chip Input Picture Sound Channel Setup V-Chip Lock : Off TV Parental Guidelines MPAA Rating Canadian English Canadian French Change PIN Move Enter Return

T V Change PIN Input Picture Sound Channel Setup Enter New PIN Confirm New PIN 0-9 Enter PIN Return

How to Enable/Disable the V-Chip

T V Setup Input Plug & Play Language : English Time Game Mode : Off Sound V-Chip Caption More Channel Setup Move Enter Return

T V V-Chip Input Picture Sound Channel Setup Enter PIN 0~9 Enter PIN Return

T V V-Chip Input Picture Sound Channel Setup V-Chip Lock : Off TV Parental Guidelines MPAA Rating Canadian English Canadian French Change PIN Move Enter Return

TV V-Chip Input Picture Sound Channel Setup V-Chip Lock : Off TV Parental Guidelines On MPAA Rating Canadian English Canadian French Change PIN Move Enter Return

Press the MENU button to display the menu.
Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Setup", then press the ENTER button.
Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "V-Chip", then press the ENTER button. The message "Enter PIN" will appear. Enter your 4 digit PIN number.
The "V-Chip" screen will appear.

To enable the V-Chip feature, press the ENTER button so that the "V-Chip Lock" field is "On". (Pressing the ▲ or ▼ buttons will alternate between "On" and "Off".) Press the ENTER button.

Press the EXIT button to exit.

How to Set up Restrictions Using the "TV Parental Guidelines"

First, set up a personal identification number (PIN), and enable the V-Chip. (See previous section.)

Parental restrictions can be set up using either of two methods: The TV guidelines or the MPAA rating.

T V Setup Input Plug & Play Language : English Time Game Mode : Off Sound V-Chip Caption More Channel Setup Move Enter Return

T V V-Chip Input Picture Sound Channel Setup Enter PIN 0~9 Enter PIN Return

Press the MENU button to display the menu.
Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Setup", then press the ENTER button.
Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "V-Chip", then press the ENTER button.
The message "Enter PIN" will appear. Enter your 4 digit PIN number.

TV V-Chip Input Picture Sound Channel Setup V-Chip Lock : On TV Parental Guidelines MPAA Rating Canadian English Canadian French Change PIN Move Enter Return

TV Parental Guidelines Input Picture Sound Channel Setup ALL FV V S L D Allow All Block All TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG TV-14 TV-MA Move Enter Return

The "V-Chip" screen will appear. Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "TV Parental Guidelines", then press the ENTER button.
The "TV Parental Guidelines" screen will appear.

Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select one of the six aged based categories:

• TV-Y: Young children• TV-Y7: Children 7 and over

• TV-G: General audience• TV-PG: Parental guidance• TV-14: Viewers 14 and over• TV-MA: Mature audience

At this point, one of the TV-Ratings is selected.

Press the ENTER button. Depending on your existing setup, the “ 🔊 ” symbol will be selected. (Blank = Unblocked, 🔊 = Blocked)

While “ 🔊 ” is selected, press the ENTER button to block or unblock the category. To select a different TV-Rating, press the ▲ or ▼ buttons and then repeat the process.

➢ Allow all: Press to unlock all TV ratings. / Block all: Press to lock all TV ratings.
The TV-Y, TV-Y7, TV-G, TV-PG, TV-14 and TV-MA have additional options. See the next step to change any of the following sub-ratings:
FV: Fantasy violence / D: Sexually Suggestive Dialog / L: Adult Language / S: Sexual situation / V: Violence
The V-Chip will automatically block certain categories that are “more restrictive”. For example, if you block “TV-Y” category, then TV-Y7 will automatically be blocked. Similarly, if you block the TV-G category, then all the categories in the “young adult” group will be blocked (TV-G, TV-PG, TV-14, and TV-MA). The sub-ratings (D, L, S, V) work together similarly. (See next section.)

How to set the FV, D, L, S and V sub-ratings.

First, select one of these TV-Ratings: TV-Y, TV-Y7, TV-G, TV-PG, TV-14, or TV-MA (See Step 4, on previous page), and press the ▶ button. The “💡” symbol will be displayed for each sub-rating.

While “ 🔊 ” is selected, press the ENTER button to go to a sub rating.

Press ENTER ☐ to block the sub rating. To select a different TV-Rating, press the ▲ or ▼ buttons and then repeat the process.

The V-chip will automatically block certain categories that are “More restrictive”. For example, if you block “L” sub-rating in TV-PG, then the “L” sub-ratings in TV-14 and TV-MA will automatically be blocked.

Press the MENU button to clear all the screens. (Or proceed to the next section, and set up additional restrictions based on the MPAA codes.)

These categories consist of two separate groups: TV-Y and TV-Y7 (young children through age 7), and TV-G through TV-MA (everybody else). The restrictions for these two groups work independently: If a household includes very young children as well as young adults, the TV guidelines must be set up separately for each age group. (See next step.)

How to Set up Restrictions Using the MPAA Ratings: G, PG, PG-13, R, NC-17, X, NR

The MPAA rating system uses the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) system, and its main application is for movies. When the V-Chip lock is on, the TV will automatically block any programs that are coded with objectionable ratings (either MPAA or TV-Ratings).

T V Setup Input Plug & Play Language : English Time Game Mode : Off Sound V-Chip Caption More Channel Setup Move Enter Return

Press the MENU button to display the menu.

Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Setup", then press the ENTER button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "V-Chip", then press the ENTER button.

The message “Enter PIN” will appear. Enter your 4 digit PIN number.

T V V-Chip Input Picture Sound Channel Setup Enter PIN * * * 0~9 Enter PIN Return

The "V-Chip" screen will appear. Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "MPAA Rating", then press the ENTER button.

TV V-Chip Input V-Chip Lock : On TV Parental Guidelines Picture MPAA Rating Canadian English Canadian French Change PIN Sound Channel Setup Move Enter Return

T V Input Picture Sound Channel Setup MPAA Rating Block Allow All Block All G PG PG-13 R NC-17 X NR Move Enter Return

The "MPAA Rating" screen will appear. Repeatedly press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select a particular MPAA category. Pressing the ▲ or ▼ buttons will cycle through the MPAA categories:

• G: General audience (no restrictions).
• PG: Parental guidance suggested.
• PG-13: Parents strongly cautioned.
• R: Restricted. Children under 17 should be accompanied by an adult.
• NC-17: No children under age 17.
• X: Adults only.
- NR: Not rated.

➢ Allow all: Press to unlock all TV ratings. / Block all: Press to lock all TV ratings.

While a particular category is selected, press the ENTER button to activate it.

The “ 🔊” symbol will be displayed. Press the ENTER button to block or unblock the category.

The V-Chip will automatically block any category that is "more restrictive".

For example, if you block the "PG-13" category, then "R", "NC-17" and "X" will automatically be blocked also.

Press the EXIT button to exit.

How to Set up Restrictions Using the ‘Canadian English’

T V Setup Input Plug & Play Language : English Time Game Mode : Off Sound V-Chip Caption More Channel Setup Move Enter Return

T V V-Chip Input Picture Sound Channel Setup Enter PIN 0~9 Enter PIN Return

TV Input Picture Sound Channel Setup V-Chip V-Chip Lock : On TV Parental Guidelines MPAA Rating Canadian English Canadian French Change PIN Move Enter Return

T V Input Picture Sound Channel Setup Canadian English Block E C C8+ G PG 14+ 18+ Allow All Block All Move Enter Return

Press the MENU button to display the menu.

Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Setup", then press the ENTER button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "V-Chip", then press the ENTER button.

The message “Enter PIN” will appear. Enter your 4 digit PIN number.

The "V-Chip" screen will appear. Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Canadian English", then press the ENTER button.
Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select a appropriate restriction.

Press the ENTER button to activate the restriction selected. The “ 🔊” symbol is indicated.

Press the EXIT button to exit.

➢ Allow all: Press to unlock all TV ratings. / Block all: Press to lock all TV ratings.

E: Exempt programming includes...news, sports, documentaries and other information programming, talk shows, music videos, and variety programming.
• C: Programming intended for children under age 8.
C8+: Programming generally considered acceptable for children 8 years and over to watch on their own.
• G: General programming, suitable for all audiences.
• PG: Parental Guidance.
14+: Programming contains themes or content which may not be suitable for viewers under the age of 14.
• 18+: Adult programming.

How to Set up Restrictions Using the ‘Canadian French’

T V Setup Input Plug & Play Language : English Time Game Mode : Off Sound V-Chip Caption More Channel Setup Move Enter Return

T V V-Chip Input Picture Sound Channel Setup Enter PIN 0~9 Enter PIN Return

TV Input Picture Sound Channel Setup V-Chip V-Chip Lock : On TV Parental Guidelines MPAA Rating Canadian English Canadian French Change PIN Move Enter Return

T V Input Picture Sound Channel Setup Canadian French Block E G 8 ans+ 13 ans+ 16 ans+ 18 ans+ Allow All Block All Move Enter Return

Press the MENU button to display the menu.

Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Setup", then press the ENTER button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "V-Chip", then press the ENTER button.

The message “Enter PIN” will appear. Enter your 4 digit PIN number.

The "V-Chip" screen will appear. Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select "Canadian French", then press the ENTER button.
Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select a appropriate restriction.

Press the ENTER button to activate the restriction selected. The “ 🔊” symbol is indicated.

Press the EXIT button to exit.

➢ Allow all: Press to unlock all TV ratings. / Block all: Press to lock all TV ratings.

E: Exempt programming includes...news, sports, documentaries and other information programming, talk shows, music videos, and variety programming.
• G: General.
• 8 ans+: Not recommended for young children.
13 ans+: Programming may not be suitable for children under the age of 13.
16 ans+: Programming is not suitable for children under the age of 16.
• 18 ans+: Programming restricted to adults.

Identifying Problems

Problem	Possible Solution
Poor picture	Try another channel. Adjust the antenna. Check all wire connections.
Poor sound quality.	Try another channel. Adjust the antenna.
No picture or sound.	Try another channel. Press the SOURCE button. Make sure the TV is plugged in. Check the antenna connections.
No sound or sound is too low at maximum volume.	First, check the volume of units connected to your TV (digital broadcasting receiver, DVD, cable broadcasting receiver, VCR, etc.). Then, adjust the TV volume accordingly.
Picture rolls vertically.	Check all wire connections.
The TV operates erratically.	Unplug the TV for 30 seconds, then try operating it again.
The TV won't turn on.	Make sure the wall outlet is working.
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.	Ensure that the signal cable is firmly connected to the PC source.
“Not Supported Mode” message.	Check the maximum resolution and the frequency of the Video Adapter. Compare these values with the data in the Display Modes.
Digital broadcasting screen problem.	Please check the digital signal strength and input antenna.
The image is too light or too dark.	Adjust the Brightness and Contrast. Adjust the Fine tuning.
Horizontal bars appear to flicker, jitter or shimmer on the image.	Adjust the Coarse tuning and then adjust the Fine tuning.
Vertical bars appear to flicker, jitter or shimmer on the image.	Adjust the Coarse tuning and then adjust the Fine tuning.
Screen is black and power indicator light blinks steadily.	On your computer check: Power, Signal Cable. The TV is using its power management system. Move the computer's mouse or press any key on the keyboard.
Image is not stable and may appear to vibrate when you have a computer connected to the PC input.	If the setting is not correct, use your computer utility program to change the display settings. ➢ Your TV supports multiscan display functions within the following frequency domain:
	Horizontal frequency (kHz)	30~60
	Vertical frequency (Hz)	60~75
	PC Maximum refresh rate (at 60 Hz)	1360 x 768
Image is not centered on the screen.	Adjust the horizontal and vertical position. The screen position must be adjusted on the output source (i.e. STB) with a digital signal.
If a still image is displayed for an extended period of time, residual images or blurring may appear.	When you need to leave the monitor unused for an extended period of time, adjust the settings so that the monitor automatically goes into energy saving mode or activates the screen saver to display moving images.

The TFT LCD panel uses a panel consisting of sub pixels (LN-S2641D: 3,147,264, LN-S3241D: 3,147,264, LN-S4041D: 3,147,264) 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.

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Place the TV faced down on a soft cloth or cushion on a table.
Put the stand into the hole at the bottom of the TV.
Insert screw into the hole indicated and tighten.

Disconnecting the Stand

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Place the TV faced down on a soft cloth or cushion on a table.
Remove four screws from the back of the TV.
Separate the stand from the TV.
Cover the bottom hole with a cap.

Installing the Wall Mount Kit (LN-S2641D)

This installation is to be used when attaching the wall mount to a wall.

When attaching to other building materials, please contact your nearest dealer.

This LCD TV accepts a 200 mm x 100 mm VESA-compliant mounting interface pad.

Components (Sold separately)

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a Wall-Bracket

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b Set-Bracket

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d Wood Screw: 4 EA

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e Anchor: 4 EA

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f Installation Guide

How to assemble the Wall Mount Bracket

1 ① Mark the location on the wall where the hole will be drilled.

② Make over 35 mm-depth-hole on the marked location using drill.
③ Fix anchors ⓔ on each hole on the wall.
④ Connect wall-bracket a to the wall with wood screws d after fitting anchors e into the wall-bracket a

Note: If the bracket is not firmly fixed to the wall, LCD TV can fall off.

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2 ① Turn the power off and unplug the power cord from the outlet.

② Place the TV faced down on a soft cloth or cushion on a table.
③ Attach the set-bracket ⓑ onto the rear side of the TV set and secure the screws Ⓒ.

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3 ① Insert three Hangers of the set-bracket ⓑ into the grooves of the wall-bracket ⓐ.

② Fix set-bracket b and wall-bracket a with screws c.

Note: Before installing the TV on the wall, first connect the cables.

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This installation is to be used when attaching the wall mount to a wall.

When attaching to other building materials, please contact your nearest dealer.

This LCD TV accepts a 200 mm x 200 mm VESA-compliant mounting interface pad.

Components (Sold separately)
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a Wall-Bracket

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b Set-Bracket

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d Wood Screw: 7 EA

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e Anchor: 7 EA

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f Screw: 3 EA

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⑨ Installation Guide

How to assemble the Wall Mount Bracket

1 ① Mark the location on the wall where the hole will be drilled.

② Make over 35 mm-depth-hole on the marked location using drill.
③ Fix anchors e on each hole on the wall.
④ Connect wall-bracket a to the wall with wood screws d after fitting anchors e into the wall-bracket a.

Note: If the bracket is not firmly fixed to the wall, LCD TV can fall off.

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2 ① Turn the power off and unplug the power cord from the outlet.

② Place the TV faced down on a soft cloth or cushion on a table.
③ Attach the set-bracket ⓑ onto the rear side of the TV set and secure the screws Ⓒ.

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3 ① Insert three Hangers of the set-bracket ⓑ into the grooves of the wall-bracket ⓐ.

② Fix set-bracket b and wall-bracket a with screws f.

Note: Before installing the TV on the wall, first connect the cables.

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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.

Cable Figure 2 Figure 1 The place of the Kensington Lock may be different depending on its model.

Insert the locking device into the Kensington slot on the LCD TV (Figure 1), and turn it in the locking direction (Figure 2).
Connect the Kensington lock cable.
Fix the Kensington lock to a desk or a heavy stationary object.

Specifications

Model Name	LN-S2641D	LN-S3241D	LN-S4041D
Screen Size (Diagonal)	26 inch	32 inch	40 inch
Power Supply	AC110V-120V 60Hz	AC110V-120V 60Hz	AC110V-120V 60Hz
Power Consumption	133 W	165 W	218 W
PC Resolution	1360 x 768 @ 60 Hz	1360 x 768 @ 60 Hz	1360 x 768 @ 60 Hz
Sound Output	5W X 2	10W X 2	10W X 2
Dimensions (WxDxH)
Body	29.69 X 3.11 X 18.31 inches(754 X 79 X 465 mm)	35.14 X 3.23 X 21.42 inches(892.5 X 82 X 544 mm)	43.33 X 3.74 X 26.02 inches(1100.5 X 95 X 661 mm)
With stand	29.69 X 8.90 X 20.43 inches(754 X 226 X 519 mm)	35.14 X 9.80 X 24.21 inches(892.5 X 249 X 615 mm)	43.33 X 12.99 X 28.84 inches(1100.5 X 330 X 732.5 mm)
Weight With stand	23.59 lbs (10.7 kg)	30.64 lbs (13.9 kg)	52.25 lbs (23.7 kg)
Environmental Considerations
Operating Temperature	50 °F to 104 °F (10 °C to 40 °C)	50 °F to 104 °F (10 °C to 40 °C)	50 °F to 104 °F (10 °C to 40 °C)
Operating Humidity	10% to 80%, non-condensing	10% to 80%, non-condensing	10% to 80%, non-condensing
Storage Temperature	-4 °F to 113 °F (-20 °C to 45 °C)	-4 °F to 113 °F (-20 °C to 45 °C)	-4 °F to 113 °F (-20 °C to 45 °C)
Storage Humidity	5% to 95%, non-condensing	5% to 95%, non-condensing	5% to 95%, non-condensing

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Table des matières

INFORMATIONS GÉNÉRALES

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POWER SOURCE

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16:9

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③ DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL)

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POWER SOURCE

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16:9

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4:3

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d Tomillo de madera: 4EA

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    D --> E["Back Panel"]

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LN-S3241D - TV SAMSUNG - Free user manual and instructions

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Frequently Asked Questions - LN-S3241D SAMSUNG

User questions about LN-S3241D SAMSUNG

USER MANUAL LN-S3241D SAMSUNG

Owner's Instructions

Precautions When Displaying a Still Image

CONNECTIONS

OPERATION

PICTURE CONTROL

SOUND CONTROL

CHANNEL CONTROL

PC DISPLAY

TIME SETTING

FUNCTION DESCRIPTION

APPENDIX

List of Features

Accessories

Buttons on the Lower-Right Part of the Panel

① SOURCE

② MENU

③ + VOL -

④ < CH >

⑤ SPEAKERS

⑥ REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR

⑦ ⏻ (POWER)

8 POWER INDICATOR

Rear Panel Jacks

Side Panel Jacks (LN-S3241D/LN-S4041D)

① AV IN 2

S-VIDEO IN 2

② HEADPHONE

① POWER ⏻

② NUMERIC BUTTONS

③ -

4 CH MGR

⑤ ANTENNA

⑥ VCR/DVD Functions

⑦ VOL ⊕ / VOL ⊖

8 (MUTE)

9 MENU

10 S.MODE

11 PIP

12 P.MODE

⑬ SRS

14 MTS

15 AUTO PROG.

16 ADD/DEL

17 SET

18 TV, DVD, STB, CABLE, VCR

19 SOURCE

20 PRE-CH

21 FAV.CH

22 E.SAVING

23 CH ⬤ / CH √

24 EXIT

26 INFO

27 SLEEP

28 STILL

29 P.SIZE

30 SWAP

31 CH

32 CAPTION

33 RESET

Installing Batteries in the Remote Control

Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas

Antennas with 300 Ω Flat Twin Leads

Antennas with 75 Ω Round Leads

Separate VHF and UHF Antennas

Connecting Cable TV

Cable without a Cable Box

Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles All Channels

Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles Some Channels

Connecting a VCR

Connecting an S-VHS VCR

Connecting a Camcorder (LN-S3241D/LN-S4041D)

Connecting a DVD Player

Connecting a DVD Player/Set-Top Box via DVI

What is HDMI?

Connecting a Digital Audio System