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Summary of Contents for LE26A450

Page 1: ...Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product To receive more complete service please register your product at www samsung com global register Model Serial No BN68 01425C 00 Contact SAMSUNG WORLDWIDE If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products please contact the SAMSUNG customer care centre BN68 01425C Cover indd 1 2008 03 03 ÀÈÄ 1 32 00 ...

Page 2: ...ges To prevent this effect reduce the brightness and contrast when displaying still images Precautions When Displaying a Still Image A still image may cause permanent damage to the TV screen WARNINGS Image retention commonly known as screen burn in can occur on most types of television if the same image is displayed continuously The most common causes of image retention are logos that remain stati...

Page 3: ...g the Sound Sound Features 22 Selecting the Sound Mode 23 Connecting Headphones Sold separately 23 Setting the Time Setting and Displaying the Current Time 24 Setting the Sleep Timer 24 Switching the Television On and Off Automatically 25 Function Description Choosing Your Language 25 Melody Entertainment Energy Saving 26 Selecting the Source 27 Editing the Input Source Names 28 Setting the PC Set...

Page 4: ...nstall the TV on your own Do not install your Wall Mount Kit while your TV is turned on It may result in personal injury due to electric shock Remove the stand and cover the bottom hole with a cap and fasten with two screws Owner s Instructions Registration Cards Registration Cards Not available in all locations 1 Connect your LCD TV and the stand Two or more people should carry the TV Make sure t...

Page 5: ...he buttons as you use the and buttons on the remote control 4 Press to change channels In the on screen menu use the buttons as you use the and buttons on the remote control Without the Remote Control you can turn on the TV by using the Channel buttons 5 Power Press to turn the TV on and off 6 Remote Control Sensor Aim the remote control towards this spot on the TV 7 Power Indicator Blinks and tur...

Page 6: ... an external device match the colour of the connection terminal to the cable The product colour and shape may vary depending on the model 4 3 5 0 3 7 8 6 1 9 2 Power Input TV Rear Panel TV Side Panel 7 8 2 3 5 4 6 1 0 9 3 LE26A450 LE26A451 LE32A450 LE32A451 LE32A454 LE37A450 LE37A451 LE40A450 LE40A451 LE40A454 TV Rear Panel TV Side Panel Power Input ...

Page 7: ...igh definition digital video data and multiple channels of digital audio The HDMI DVI terminal supports DVI connection to an extended device with the appropriate cable not supplied The difference between HDMI and DVI is that the HDMI device is smaller in size has the HDCP High Bandwidth Digital Copy Protection coding feature installed and supports multi channel digital audio DVI IN HDMI2 R AUDIO L...

Page 8: ...from the built in speakers will be disabled 9 Kensington Lock depending on the model The Kensington Lock optional is a device used to physically fix the system when used in a public place If you want to use a locking device contact the dealer where you purchased the TV The location of the Kensington Lock may be different depending on its model 0 EXT 1 EXT 2 Connector Input Output Video Audio L R R...

Page 9: ...n screen menu SRS TS XT selection Returns to the previous menu Control the cursor in the menu a Exit the on screen menu b Use this when connecting a SAMSUNG DMA Digital Media Adapter device through an HDMI interface and switching to DMA mode The DMA button is optional For more information on the operating procedures refer to the user manual of the DMA This button is available when Anynet HDMI CEC ...

Page 10: ... You also can press the POWER button or the TV button on the remote control to turn the TV on The channel that you were watching last is reselected automatically 3 Press the numeric button 0 9 or channel up down button on the remote control or button on your set When you switch the set on for the very first time you will be asked to choose language in which the menus are to be displayed 4 To switc...

Page 11: ...l l ll see page 23 PIP see page 21 Auto Adjustment see page 30 TOOLS 1 With the power on press the MENU button The main menu appears on the screen The menu s left side has icons Picture Sound Channel Setup Input 2 Press the or button to select one of the icons Then press the ENTER button to access the icon s sub menu 3 Press the EXIT button to exit The on screen menus disappear from the screen aft...

Page 12: ...nected correctly 5 Select the appropriate country by pressing the or button Press the ENTER button to confirm your choice 6 The Auto Store menu is displayed with the Start selected Press the ENTER button The channel search will start and end automatically After all the available channels are stored the Clock Set menu appears Press the ENTER button at any time to interrupt the memorization process ...

Page 13: ...on to display the menu Press the or button to select Channel then press the ENTER button 2 Press the ENTER button to select Country 3 Select the appropriate country by pressing the or button Press the ENTER button to confirm your choice 4 Press the or button to select Auto Store then press the ENTER button 5 Press the ENTER button The TV will begin memorizing all of the available channels Press th...

Page 14: ...Press the or button to select C Air channel or S Cable channel Press the button then press the or button to select the required number You can also select the channel number directly by pressing the numeric buttons 0 9 If there is abnormal sound or no sound re select the sound standard required Search When you do not know the channel numbers Press the or button to start the search The tuner scans ...

Page 15: ...the or button to select Child Lock then press the ENTER button 6 Select On by pressing the or button then press the ENTER button 7 Press the or button to select Channel List then press the ENTER button 8 Move to the field by pressing the or button select a channel to be locked and press the ENTER button If you press the ENTER button again the symbol next to the channel disappears and the channel l...

Page 16: ...ou to assign new names 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu Press the or button to select Channel then press the ENTER button 2 Press the or button to select Name then press the ENTER button 3 If necessary select the channel to be assigned to a new name by pressing the or button Press the ENTER button The selection bar is displayed around the name box 4 The following characters are availabl...

Page 17: ...tton 4 Press the or button to adjust the fine tuning Press the ENTER button 5 Press the EXIT button to exit Fine tuned channels that have been saved are marked with an asterisk on the right hand side of the channel number in the channel banner And the channel number turns red To reset the fine tuning select Reset by pressing the or button and then press the ENTER button Fine Tuning Channel Recepti...

Page 18: ...u can also press the P MODE button on the remote control to select one of the picture settings Changing the Picture Standard Picture Mode Standard Backlight 7 Contrast 95 Brightness 45 Sharpness 50 Colour 50 Tint G 50 R 50 Detailed Settings Picture Options Reset OK TV Move Enter Return Picture Mode Standard Backlight 7 Contrast 95 Brightness 45 Sharpness 50 Colour 50 Tint G 50 R 50 Detailed Settin...

Page 19: ... factory defaults picture settings by selecting the Reset Refer to Resetting the Picture Settings to the Factory Defaults on page 18 Adjusting the Custom Picture Picture Mode Standard Backlight 7 Contrast 95 Brightness 45 Sharpness 50 Colour 50 Tint G 50 R 50 Detailed Settings Picture Options Reset OK TV Move Enter Return 7 Backlight Move Adjust Return You can set detailed picture settings 1 Press...

Page 20: ...f a particular item Press the ENTER button Reset Resets the colour space to the default values White Balance R Offset G Offset B Offset R Gain G Gain B Gain Reset You can adjust the colour temperature for more natural picture colours R Offset G Offset B Offset R Gain G Gain B Gain Changing the adjustment value will refresh the adjusted screen Select the required option by pressing the or button th...

Page 21: ...age without any cutoff when HDMI 720p 1080i or Component 1080i signals are input Auto Wide function is available only in TV Ext 1 Ext 2 AV and S Video mode In PC Mode only 16 9 and 4 3 mode can be adjusted Settings can be adjusted and stored for each external device you have connected to an input of the TV Temporary image retention may occur when viewing a static image on the set for more than two...

Page 22: ... to Demo you can view the applied DNIe and normal pictures on the screen for demonstration purposes Using this function you can view the difference in the visual quality DNIe Digital Natural Image engine This feature brings you more detailed image with 3D noise reduction detail enhancement contrast enhancement and white enhancement New image compensation Algorithm gives brighter clearer more detai...

Page 23: ...ess the or button to select a particular item 4 Press the or button to select the required option 5 Press the EXIT or TOOLS button to exit PIP On Off You can activate or deactivate the PIP function Main picture Sub picture Component TV Ext 1 Ext 2 AV HDMI 1 2 3 TV Ext 1 Ext 2 AV PC TV Ext 1 Ext 2 AV Source You can select a source of the sub picture Size You can select a size of the sub picture If ...

Page 24: ...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 O You can also set these options simply by pressing the SRS button on remote control Easy Setting 1 Press the TOOLS button on the remote control 2 Press the or...

Page 25: ...AL 1 If the stereo signal is weak and an automatic switching occurs then switch to the Mono This function is only activated in stereo sound signal It is deactivated in mono sound signal This function is only available in TV mode Selecting the Sound Mode Anynet HDMI CEC Picture Mode Standard Sound Mode Custom Sleep Timer Off SRS TS XT Off Energy Saving Off Dual l ll Mono Move Adjust Exit Tools Auto...

Page 26: ...ou wish to use the automatic On Off timers 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu Press the or button to select Setup then press the ENTER button 2 Press the or button to select Time then press the ENTER button 3 Press the ENTER button to select Clock Set 4 To Press the Move to Month Day Year Hour or Minute or button Set the Month Day Year Hour or Minute or button Confirm the setting ENTER bu...

Page 27: ...mer Settings can be made You must set the clock first 4 Press the or button to select the required item below Press the or button to adjust to the setting satisfied On Time Select hour minute and On Off To activate timer with the setting satisfied set to On Off Time Select hour minute and On Off To activate timer with the setting satisfied set to On Repeat Select Once Everyday Mon Fri Mon Sat or S...

Page 28: ...h the Entertainment function off Sports Provides the optimal picture and sound quality for sports You can enjoy more thrilling Colour and sound Cinema Provides the optimal picture and sound quality for cinema You can experience a richer picture and enhanced sound Game Provides the optimal picture and sound quality for games This mode accelerates the playing speed when using an external game consol...

Page 29: ...Mono Move Adjust Exit Tools You can select among external sources connected to your TV s input jacks 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu Press the or button to select Input then press the ENTER button 2 Press the ENTER button again to select Source List Available signal sources TV Ext 1 Ext 2 AV S Video Component PC HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 You can choose only those external devices that are conn...

Page 30: ...ess the ENTER button 3 Press the or button to select the device that you wish to edit Press the ENTER button 4 Press the or button to select the required device Press the ENTER button 5 Press the EXIT button to exit Editing the Input Source Names TV Input Source List TV Edit Name Anynet HDMI CEC Move Enter Return TV Edit Name Ext 1 Ext 2 AV S Video Component PC HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 Move Enter Return ...

Page 31: ...indows XP When using an HDMI DVI cable connection you must use the HDMI IN 2 jack The interlace mode is not supported The set might operate abnormally if a non standard video format is selected Separate and Composite modes are supported SOG is not supported Display Modes Both screen position and size will vary depending on the type of PC monitor and its resolution The resolutions in the table are ...

Page 32: ...tune again After the noise has been reduced re adjust the picture so that it is aligned on the center of screen Press the or button to select Coarse or Fine then press the ENTER button Press the or button to adjust the screen quality Press the ENTER button Position Adjust the PC s screen positioning if it does not fit the TV screen Press the or button to adjusting the Vertical Position Press the o...

Page 33: ...and the HDMI OUT jack of the corresponding Anynet device using the HDMI cable Connect only one receiver You can connect an Anynet device using the HDMI cable Some HDMI cables may not support Anynet functions Anynet works when the AV device supporting Anynet is in the Standby or On status Anynet supports up to 8 AV devices in total What is Anynet Anynet is an AV network system that enables an easy ...

Page 34: ...ess the ENTER button 2 Press the or button to select Yes then press the ENTER button The Auto turn off function is enabled If you select No the Auto turn off function is cancelled Press the EXIT button to exit The Select Device setting of the TV remote control is to be set to TV to use the Anynet function If you set Auto Turn Off to No connected external devices are also turned off when the TV is ...

Page 35: ...es may take up to 2 minutes You cannot cancel the operation during the switching operation The time required to scan for devices is determined by the number of connected devices When the device scan is complete the number of found devices is not displayed Although the TV automatically scans devices when it is turned on using the POWER button devices connected when the TV is on or under a specific ...

Page 36: ... Buttons Anynet Device After switching to the device when the menu of the corresponding device is displayed on the screen Numeric buttons ENTER buttons Colour buttons EXIT button After switching to the device while playing a file TOOLS Backward search TOOLS Forward search TOOLS Stop TOOLS Play TOOLS Pause Device with built in Tuner After switching to the device when you are watching a TV programme...

Page 37: ... TOOLS button Then Press the ENTER button to select Anynet HDMI CEC Press the or button to select Receiver then press the ENTER button 2 Press the or button to select to On then press the ENTER button Now you can listen to sound through the receiver 3 Press the EXIT button to exit When the receiver is set to On you can listen to the TV sound through the 2 channel receiver If the receiver is exclus...

Page 38: ...et Select View TV in Anynet menu Press the SOURCE button on the TV remote control and select a device other than Anynet devices Press any of P CH LIST PRE CH and such to change to the TV mode Note that the channel button operates only when a tuner embedded Anynet device is not connected The Connecting to Anynet device message appears on the screen You cannot use the remote control when you are con...

Page 39: ...it twice to overlap the teletext with the current broadcasting screen 7 0 mode Press to select the teletext mode LIST FLOF If you press it in the LIST mode it switches into the List save mode In the List save mode you can save teletext page into list using the 8 store button 8 1 sub page Used to display the available sub page 9 2 page up Used to display the next teletext page 0 3 page down Used to...

Page 40: ...ge number or search status D Date and time E Text F Status information FASTEXT information Teletext information is often divided between several pages displayed in sequence which can be accessed by Entering the page number Selecting a title in a list Selecting a coloured heading FASTEXT system Press the TV button to exit from the teletext display TOOLS ...

Page 41: ...en no OSD is displayed on the TV screen the Adjustment screen appears Press the INFO button to reset Press the or button to select Yes then press the ENTER button The position is initialized to the default setting 3 Press the blue button Press the and buttons to select a save mode from either Position 1 Position 2 or Position 3 in order to save the current position To not save the current position...

Page 42: ...ct your nearest dealer The auto wall mount will not work when Anynet is operating 37 and 40 inch models are not compatible with the old electrically powered wall mount model WMN5090A Wall Mount Adjusment Adjust Save Center INFO Position1 Position 1 2 3 Using the Anti Theft Kensington Lock depending on the model The Kensington Lock is a device used to physically fix the system when using it in a pu...

Page 43: ...is interference is often due to the use of an indoor aerial Remote control malfunctions Replace the remote control batteries Clean the upper edge of the remote control transmission window Check the battery terminals Check signal cable message is displayed Check that the signal cable is firmly connected to the PC or video sources Check that the PC or video sources are turned on On PC mode Not Suppo...

Page 44: ... C to 45 C 4 F to 113 F 5 to 95 non condensing 10 C to 40 C 50 F to 104 F 10 to 80 non condensing 20 C to 45 C 4 F to 113 F 5 to 95 non condensing Stand Swivel Left Right 0 20 20 Model Name LE37A450 LE40A450 Screen Size Diagonal 37 inch 40 inch PC Resolution 1360 X 768 60 Hz 1360 X 768 60 Hz Sound Output 10W x 2 10W x 2 Dimensions WxDxH Body With stand 916 X 82 X 598 mm 916 X 300 X 658 mm 990 X 82...

Page 45: ...rature Storage Humidity 10 C to 40 C 50 F to 104 F 10 to 80 non condensing 20 C to 45 C 4 F to 113 F 5 to 95 non condensing 10 C to 40 C 50 F to 104 F 10 to 80 non condensing 20 C to 45 C 4 F to 113 F 5 to 95 non condensing Stand Swivel Left Right 0 20 20 Model Name LE37A451 LE40A451 LE40A454 Screen Size Diagonal 37 inch 40 inch PC Resolution 1360 X 768 60 Hz 1360 X 768 60 Hz Sound Output 10W x 2 ...

Page 46: ...k To avoid electric shock never touch the inside of this apparatus Only a qualified technician should open this apparatus Make sure to plug the power cord in until it is firmly inserted When removing the power cord make sure to hold the power plug when pulling the plug from the outlet Do not touch the power cord with wet hands If this apparatus does not operate normally in particular if there are ...

Page 47: ...United Kingdom This Samsung product is warranted for a period of twelve 12 months from the original date of purchase against defective materials and workmanship In the event that warranty service is required you should return the product to the retailer from whom it was purchased However Samsung Authorised Dealers and Authorised Service Centres in other EC Countries will comply with the warranty o...

Page 48: ...or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal please separate this from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product or their local government office for details of where and how they can take this item for environmentally safe recycling Business users ...

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