Samsung BN46-00281A-01 manual

BN46-00281A-01 User Manual H32B H40B H46B The color and the appearance may differ depending on the product, and the speci fications are subject to change without prior notic e to improve the performance.[...]

Table Of Cont ents 2 Table Of Contents BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT 7 Copyright 8 Cleaning 8S t o r a g e 9 Safety Precautions 9S y m b o l s 10 Electricity and Safety 11 Installation 13 Operation PREPARATIONS 18 Checking the Contents 18 Removing the Packaging 19 Checking the Components 21 Parts 21 Control Panel 23 Reverse Side 24 Anti-theft Lock 25 Re[...]

Table Of Contents Table Of Cont ents 3 48 Connecting to a Video Device 48 Connection Using the AV Cable 49 Connection Using the Component Cable 50 Connection Using an HDMI Cable 51 Connecting to an Audio System 51 Connecting to an Antenna 52 Changing the Input source 52 Source SCREEN ADJUSTMENT 53 Picture Mode 53 If the input source is PC 53 If the[...]

Table Of Contents Table Of Cont ents 4 61 Picture Options 61 Color Tone 62 Digital Noise Filter 62 MPEG Noise Filter 62 HDMI Black Level 62 Film Mode 62 LED Motion Plus ( Off / On )- ( H40B , H46B Model Only) 62 Reset Picture SOUND ADJUSTMENT 63 Sound Mode 64 Sound Effect 65 Broadcast Audio Options 65 SPDIF Output 66 Speaker Settings 66 Reset Sound[...]

Table Of Contents Table Of Cont ents 5 74 Eco Solution 74 Energy Saving 74 No Signal Power Off 75 Auto Power Off ( Off / On ) 76 Caption 76 Caption 76 Caption Mode 77 Digital Caption Options 78 Security 78 Program Rating Lock ( Off / On ) 80 Change PIN 80 PIP 81 Auto Protection Time 82 General 82 Game Mode 82 Penel Lock 82 Boot Logo 83 Anynet+(HDMI[...]

Table Of Contents Table Of Cont ents 6 89 Contents Home 89 Channel List 90 Media P lay 101 Schedule Manager 101 Source TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 103 Requirements Before Contacting Samsung Customer Service Center 103 Testing the Product 103 Checking the Resolution and Frequency 104 Check the followings. 107 Q & A SPECIFICATIONS 109 General 111 Power[...]

7 Before Using the Product Before Using the Product Copyright The content s of this man ual are sub ject to cha nge without n otice to im prove qual ity. © 2012 Samsung Electronics Samsung Electro nics owns the copyrigh t for this manual. Use or reproduction of this manual in part s or entirety with out the autho rization of Samsung Electronic s i[...]

8 Before Using the Product Before Using the Product Cleaning Exercise care when cleaning as the panel and e xterior of ad vanced LCDs ar e easily scratche d. Take the following steps when c leaning. The following images are for reference only. Real-life situations may differ from what is shown in the images. Storage High-glossy models can develo p [...]

9 Before Using the Product Before Using the Product Safety Precautions Symbols CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTR IC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER ALL SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. This symbol indicat es that high vo ltage is presen t inside[...]

10 Before Using the Product Before Using the Product Electricity and Safety The following images are for reference only. Real-life situations may differ from what is shown in the images. Warning Do not use a damage d power cor d or plug, o r a loos e power s ocket. z An electric shock or fire may re sult. Do not use m ultiple pr oducts with a singl[...]

11 Before Using the Product Before Using the Product Caution Installation Warning Do not disconnect the power cord wh ile the prod uct is being used. z The product may become damage d by an electric sho ck. Only use the p ower cord pr ovided with your produc t by Samsung. Do not use t he power cord with other pro ducts. z A fire or electric shoc k [...]

12 Before Using the Product Before Using the Product Keep the plastic packa ging out of the reac h of children. z Children may suffoca te. Do not install t he product on an unst able or vibrating surfac e (insecure shelf, sloped surfa ce, etc.) z The product may fall and become dam aged and/o r cause an injury. z Using the produ ct in an area w ith[...]

13 Before Using the Product Before Using the Product Caution Operation Warning Do not drop the product while m oving. z Product failure o r person al injury may result. Do not set down the product on it s front. z The screen may beco me damaged. When installing the pr oduct on a cabi net or shelf, make su re that the bottom edge of th e front of th[...]

14 Before Using the Product Before Using the Product If the product ge nerates abnorma l sounds, a burning smell or smoke, discon nect the power co rd immediate ly and contac t Samsung Custo mer Service Ce nter. z An electric shock or fire may re sult. Do not let childre n hang from the pr oduct or cli mb on top of it. z Children may become injur e[...]

15 Before Using the Product Before Using the Product Caution Ensure the vents are not b locked by t ablecloths or curtains. z An increased inter nal tempe rature may cau se a fire. Do not insert m etallic objects (c hopsticks, coins, h airpins, etc) or objects that burn easily (paper, mat ches, etc) in to the prod uct (via the vent or input/output [...]

16 Before Using the Product Before Using the Product Looking at the screen too close for an exte nded period of time ca n deteriorate your eyes ight. Do not use humidifi ers or stoves ar ound the pr oduct. z A fire or electric shoc k may result. Rest your eye s for mor e than 5 minu tes for ev ery 1 hour of product use. z Eye fatigue will be relie [...]

17 Before Using the Product Before Using the Product When replacing the battery, inser t it with the rig ht polarity (+, -). z Otherwis e, the bat tery may beco me dama ged or it ma y cause fire , personal injury or damage due to leak age of th e internal liquid. The batteries (and recharge able batteri es) are not ordi nary refuse and must be retu[...]

18 1 Preparations 1 Preparations 1.1 Checking the Contents 1.1.1 Removing the Packaging 1 Open the packaging b ox. Be careful not t o damage the prod uct when you open t he packaging with a sharp instrum ent. 2 Remove the sty rofoam fr om the prod uct. 3 Check the compo nents and re move the styrofoam an d plastic bag . z The appearance of actual c[...]

19 Preparations 1 1 Preparations 1.1.2 Checking the Components z Contact the vendor where you purchased the product if any components are missing. z The appearance of the components and items sold separately may differ from the image shown. Components Components may differ in different locations. Quick setup gu ide Warranty card (Not available in s[...]

20 Preparations 1 1 Preparations Items sold separately The following items can be purchased at your nearest retailer. Wall-mount KIT HDMI-DVI cable HDMI cable RCA stereo ca ble Stereo cable RCA cable Video cable RS232C stereo cable Optical cabl e[...]

21 Preparations 1 1 Preparations 1.2 Parts 1.2.1 Control Pa nel Panel Key The color and shape of parts may differ from what is shown. Specifications are subject to change without notice to improve quality. Location Description Power on the p roduct. If you press the [ ] button wh en the pro duct is turne d on, the control menu will be displaye d. T[...]

22 Preparations 1 1 Preparations Control menu If you press the [ ] button on the panel key (product) when the product is turned on, the control menu will be displayed. Location Description Select the conn ected in put sourc e. Move the panel key right to select Source [ ] in the control me nu. When the list of inpu t sources is displaye d, move the[...]

23 Preparations 1 1 Preparations 1.2.2 Reverse Side The color and shape of parts may differ from what is shown. Specifications are subject to change without notice to improve quality. Port Descript ion [COMPONENT / AV IN] Connects to a sour ce device using the AV/co mponent cable . [RS-232 IN] Connects to a sour ce device using an RS232C cabl e. [H[...]

24 Preparations 1 1 Preparations Assembling the Holder-Wire 1.2.3 Anti-theft Lock z An anti-theft lock allows you to use th e product securely even in public places. z The locking device shape and locking method depend on the manufacturer. Refer to the user guide provided with your anti-theft locking device for details. To lock an anti-th eft locki[...]

25 Preparations 1 1 Preparations 1.2.4 Remote Control Using other display devices in the same space as the remote control of this product can cause the other display devices to be inadvertently controlled. z Remote control button functions may differ for different products. MEDIA.P SLEEP Use these buttons in a specific feature. Use these buttons a[...]

26 Preparations 1 1 Preparations Adjusting the OSD with the Remote Control To place batteries in the remote control 1. Open the OS D menu. 2. Select from Picture , Sound , Channel , System or Support in the displayed OSD menu scree n. 3. Chang e settings as desired. 4. Finish setting. 5. Close the onscree n display (OSD) menu. 1 3 2[...]

27 Preparations 1 1 Preparations Remote Control Reception Range Use the remo te control with in 7m to 10 m from th e sensor on t he produ ct at an ang le of 30˚ fro m the le ft and right. z Store used batteries out of reach of children and recycle. z Do not use a new and used battery together . Replace both batteries at the same time. z Remove bat[...]

28 Preparations 1 1 Preparations 1.3 Before Installing the Product (Installation Guide) To prevent injury, this apparatus must be securely attached to the floor/wall in accordance with the installation instructions. z Ensure that an authorized installa tion company installs the wall mount. z Otherwise, it may fall and cause personal injury. z Make [...]

29 Preparations 1 1 Preparations 1.3.2 Ventilation 1. Installation on a Perpendicula r Wall 2. Installation on an I ndented Wall Contact Samsung Customer Service Center for further details. When installing the product on an indented wall, al low at least the space specified above between the product and wall for ventilation and ensure th at the amb[...]

30 Preparations 1 1 Preparations 1.4 Dimensions Unit: inches (cm) All drawings are not necessarily to scale. Some dimensions are subject to change without prior notice. Refer to the dimensions prior to performing installation of your prod uct. Not responsible for typographical or printed errors. 2 3 4 5 6 1 Model name H32B 7.4 ( 18.88 ) 3.5 (8.81) [...]

31 Preparations 1 1 Preparations 1.5 Installing the Wall Mount 1.5.1 Installing the Wall Mount Kit The wall mount kit (sold separately) allow s you to mount the product on the wall. For detailed informatio n on installing the wall moun t, see the instructions prov ided with the wall mount. We recommend you contact a tech nician for assistance when [...]

32 Preparations 1 1 Preparations Unit: inches (cm) Do not install your Wall Mount Kit wh ile your product is turned on. It may result in personal injury due to electric shock. Model name VESA Standard Screw Quantity H32B H40B 7.9 x 7.9 (20 x 20) M6 4 H46B 15.7 x 15.7 (40 x 40) M8[...]

33 Preparations 1 1 Preparations 1.6 RS232C Connection 1.6.1 Cable Connection RS232 Network spec Pin assignment Interface RS232C (9 pins) Pin TxD (No. 2), Rx D (No. 3), GND (N o. 5) Bit rate 9600 bps Data bits 8 bit Parity None Stop bit 1 bit Flow control None Maximum length 4m (o nly shielded type) Pin Signal 1 Det ect data carrier 2 Rec eived dat[...]

34 Preparations 1 1 Preparations RS232C cable Connector: 9-Pin D-Su b to Stereo C able Connection Control Code z All communications take place in hexadecima ls. The checksum is calculated by adding u p all values except the he ader. If a checksum add s up to b e more than 2 digits as shown below (11+FF+01+01=112), the first digit is removed. -P1- -[...]

35 Preparations 1 1 Preparations E.g. Power On & ID=0 This produ ct doesn't support ID setup. This product uses only zer o value for ID. Power control z Function A product ca n be powere d on and off using a PC. z Viewing power state (Get Pow er ON / OF F Status) z Setting power ON/Off (Set Power ON / O FF) "Power": Power co de t[...]

36 Preparations 1 1 Preparations Input source control z Function The input s ource of a p roduct can be change d using a PC . z Viewing input sour ce state (Get Input Source Stat us) z Setting the in put source (Set Input Sour ce) "Input Sou rce": An input sour ce code to be set o n a product. Note. HDMI1_PC, HDMI2_PC and HDMI3_PC cannot [...]

37 Preparations 1 1 Preparations z Ack "Input Sou rce": An input sour ce code to be set o n a product. z Nak "ERR": A code show ing what error has occurred. 0 : Check Sum Err or 1 : Not Su pported Comm and Header Command ID Data length Ack/Nak r-CMD Val1 Checksum 0xAA 0xFF 3 ‘A’ 0x14 "Input Source" Header Command I[...]

38 Preparations 1 1 Preparations Contrast Control z Function The "Contrast" o f a product can be ch anged using a PC. z Get "Contrast" Status z Set Contrast "Contrast": Co ntrast value co de to be set on a prod uct( 0 ~ 10 0 ) z Ack "Contrast": Co ntrast value co de to be set on a prod uct( 0 ~ 10[...]

39 Preparations 1 1 Preparations Brightness Control z Function The "Brightness"o f a produ ct can be ch anged using a PC. z Get "Brightness" Status z Set Brightness "Brightness": Brig htness valu e code to be set on a product .( 0 ~ 100 ) z Ack "Brightness": Brig htness valu e code to be set on a [...]

40 Preparations 1 1 Preparations Manual Lamp (Backlight) Control z Function The "Manual Lamp(bac klight)"of a pro duct can be changed using a PC. z Get "LampVal ue" Status z Set "LampValue" "LampValue": Manual La mp value to b e set on a product.(0 ~ 100) z Ack "LampValue": Manual La mp [...]

41 Preparations 1 1 Preparations Channel Up/Down z Function Personal Com puter can c ontrol TV Ch annel. (If PIP is on and PIP sour ce is TV, it also sh ould work.) z Get TV Chann el Up/Down : N/A z Set TV "Channel Up/Down" "Channel Up/Do wn": Chan nel UP or D own to be se t ona prod uct.(0~1) 0 : Up 1 : Down z Ack &quo[...]

42 Preparations 1 1 Preparations Volume control z Function The volume o f a product can be adjuste d using a PC . z Viewing volume sta te (Get Volume Stat us) : N/A z Setting the vo lume (Set Volu me) "Volume": Volume value code to be se t on a prod uct. (0 ~ 1) 0 : Up 1 : Down z Ack "Volume": Volume value code to be set on a pr[...]

43 2 Connecting and Us ing a Source Device 2 Connecting and Using a Source Device 2.1 Before Connecting Check the follo wing before you connect this pro duct with other devices. Devices that can be conn ected to this p roduct include PCs, camcor ders, speake rs, set top boxes and DVD/Blu-ray Disc players. 2.1.1 Pre-connection Checkpoints z Before c[...]

44 Connecting and Using a Source Device 2 2 Connecting and Us ing a Source Device 2.2 Connecting and Using a PC 2.2.1 Connecting to a PC z Do not conne ct the power cable bef ore conne cting all oth er cables. Ensure you conne ct a source device first be fore connec ting the power cable. z A PC can be conne cted to the product in a variety o f ways[...]

45 Connecting and Using a Source Device 2 2 Connecting and Us ing a Source Device Connection Using an HDMI Cable HDMI IN (DVI)[...]

46 Connecting and Using a Source Device 2 2 Connecting and Us ing a Source Device 2.2.2 Changing the Resolution Adjust the resolution and refresh rate in Control Panel on your PC to obtain optimum picture quality. The picture quality of TFT-LCDs may degrade if the optimum resolution is not selecte d. Changing the Resolution on Windows XP Go to Cont[...]

47 Connecting and Using a Source Device 2 2 Connecting and Us ing a Source Device Changing the Resolution on Windows 7 Go to Control P anel Display Screen Resolution , and chan ge the resolution. 12 34[...]

48 Connecting and Using a Source Device 2 2 Connecting and Us ing a Source Device 2.3 Connecting to a Video Device z Do not conne ct the power cable bef ore conne cting all oth er cables. Ensure you conne ct a source device first be fore connec ting the power cable. z You can con nect a vide o device to th e produc t using a c able.  Connecting [...]

49 Connecting and Using a Source Device 2 2 Connecting and Us ing a Source Device 2.3.2 Connection Using the Component Cable COMPONENT /AV IN R AUDIO L[...]

50 Connecting and Using a Source Device 2 2 Connecting and Us ing a Source Device 2.3.3 Connection Us ing an HDMI Cable Rear Side Using an HDMI cable or HDMI to DVI Cable (up to 1080p ) z For better p icture and audio quality, connect to a digital de vice using an HDMI cable. z An HDMI cable suppo rts digital vide o and audio signals, and does not [...]

51 Connecting and Using a Source Device 2 2 Connecting and Us ing a Source Device 2.3.4 Connecting to an Audio System Using an Audio (Analog) Cable Using an Optical (Digital) Cable 2.3.5 Connecting to an Antenna The initial settings p rocess runs automatic ally when the produ ct is turned on f or the first tim e after purchase. Take extra care to e[...]

52 Connecting and Using a Source Device 2 2 Connecting and Us ing a Source Device 2.4 Changing the Input source 2.4.1 Source MENU [] Support Contents Home Source ENTER [ ] Source allows you to select a variety of sources an d change so urce device names. Source You can display the screen of a source device connec ted to the p roduct. Select a sourc[...]

53 3 Screen Adjustment 3 Screen Adjustment Configure the Picture settings ( Brightness , Color Tone , etc.). The layout of the Picture menu options may vary depending on the product. 3.1 Picture Mode MENU [] Picture Picture Mode ENTER [ ] Select a picture mode ( Picture Mode ) suitable for the enviro nment where the pr oduct will be used . Differen[...]

54 Screen Adjustment 3 3 Screen Adjustment 3.2 Backlight / Contrast / Brig htness / Sharpness / Color / Tint (G/R) MENU [] Picture ENTER [ ] Your monitor has several options for ad justing picture quality. Select an option using th e and arrow keys, and the n press [ ]. Use the arr ow keys to ad just the o ption value or select an option set ting. [...]

55 Screen Adjustment 3 3 Screen Adjustment 3.3 Screen Adjustment MENU [] Picture Screen Adjustment ENTER [ ] Screen Adjustment provides various pic ture size and aspect ra tio options. Select an option using the and arrow keys, and the press [ ]. Use the arrow keys to selec t an option in the sub-menu, and then press [ ]. Different Screen Adjustmen[...]

56 Screen Adjustment 3 3 Screen Adjustment Do not set your product to 4:3 format for a long time. The borders displayed on the left and right, or top and bottom of the screen may cause image retention (screen burn) which is not covered by the warranty. z Screen Fit : Displays the full image without any cut-off when HDM I (720p / 1080i / 1080p) or C[...]

57 Screen Adjustment 3 3 Screen Adjustment 3.3.2 Position Adjusts the pict ure position. Position is only avai lable if Pi cture Size is set to Zoom1 , Zoom2 , Wide Fit or Screen fit . z To use the Position fu nction af ter selecti ng Zoom1 , Zoom2 , Wide Fit or Screen fit follow these steps. 1 Press the button to select Position . 2 Press the [ ] [...]

58 Screen Adjustment 3 3 Screen Adjustment 3.4 Auto Adjustment MENU [] Picture Auto Adjustment ENTER [ ] Adjust frequenc y values/posit ions and fine tune the set tings automat ically. This option is available when the input source is PC . m[...]

59 Screen Adjustment 3 3 Screen Adjustment 3.5 Advanced Settings MENU [] Picture Advanced Settings ENTER [ ] All Advanced Sett ings are available in the Standard and Movie mod es. To use, select an option us ing the up and down arrow keys, and t hen press [ ]. Use the arrow key s to chang e the valu e or setting, and then press [ ]. In PC mode, you[...]

60 Screen Adjustment 3 3 Screen Adjustment 3.5.4 RGB Only Mode Displays the Red , Green and Bl ue color for making fine adjustments to the hue and satura tion. z Off / Red / Green / Blue 3.5.5 Color Space Adjusts the rang e and var iety of color s (the color sp ace) availa ble to cre ate images . z Auto / Native 3.5.6 White Balance Adjust the color[...]

61 Screen Adjustment 3 3 Screen Adjustment 3.6 Picture Options MENU [] Picture Picture Options ENTER [ ] Select an option u sing the and arrow key s, and the press [ ]. Use the arrow keys to ch ange the setting, and the n press [ ]. In PC mode, you can only make changes to the Color Tone . 3.6.1 Color Tone z Cool / Standard / Warm1 / Warm2 z Warm1 [...]

62 Screen Adjustment 3 3 Screen Adjustment 3.6.2 Digital Noise Filter If the broadca st signal received by your produc t is weak, you can activate the Digital Noise Filt er feature to reduce any stat ic and ghosti ng that may appe ar on the scr een. z Off / Low / Medium / High / Auto / Auto Visualization z Auto Visuali zation : When changing a nalo[...]

63 4 Sound Adjustment 4 Sound Adjustment Configure the sound ( Sound ) settings for the product. 4.1 Sound Mode MENU [] Sound Sound Mode ENTER [ ] Use the up an d down ar row keys to se lect an op tion, and the n press [ ]. z Standard : Selects th e normal sou nd mode. z Music : Emphasizes mus ic over voices. z Movie : Provides the best so und for [...]

64 Sound Adjustment 4 4 Sound Adjustment 4.2 Sound Effect MENU [] Sound Sound Effect ENTER [ ] z If Speaker Select is set to External , Sound Effect is disabled. z Available only when Sound Mode is set to Standar d . z SRS TruSurround HD ( Off / On ) This funct ion provides a virtual 5.1 c hannel surr ound sou nd experience through a pair of sp eak[...]

65 Sound Adjustment 4 4 Sound Adjustment 4.3 Broadcast Audio Options MENU [] Sound Broadcast Audio Options ENTER [ ] z Preferred Langu age (digital channels only) Use the up and down arrow keys to select a languag e, and then press [ ]. Digital-TV broadc asts can simultan eously transmit ma ny audio tracks (f or example, simult aneous translations [...]

66 Sound Adjustment 4 4 Sound Adjustment 4.5 Speaker Settings MENU [] Sound Speaker Settings ENTER [ ] z Speaker Select ( External Speaker / TV Speaker ) If you are listen ing to the s ound track o f a broadc ast or movie t hrough an external re ceiver, you may hear a sound e cho caused by the differe nce in deco ding speed be tween the T V’s spe[...]

67 5 Using the Channel Menu 5 Using the Channel Menu 5.1 Channel MENU [] Channel ENTER [ ] This option is availab le when the input source is TV . 5.1.1 Antenna (Air/Cable) MENU [] Channel Antenna ENTER [ ] Before your telev ision can begi n memorizing the available ch annels, you mu st specify the ty pe of signal source that is connec ted to the L[...]

68 Using the Channel Menu 5 5 Using the Channel Menu 3 On the Cable Typ e screen, use t he / / / buttons to select the type o f digital an d analog cable systems you have: STD, HRC, or IRC. Most systems are STD (S tandard). When done, select Start , and then press ENTER [ ] . The product w ill start memorizing channels. z Channel memorization can t[...]

69 Using the Channel Menu 5 5 Using the Channel Menu 5.1.3 Clear Scrambled Channel MENU [] Media Channel Clear Scramb led Channel ENTER [ ] This function filters out scra mbled channels af ter Auto Program is compl eted. This process may take up to 20~30 minutes. How to Stop the Clear Scrambled Channels fu nction 1 Press the [ ] button to select St[...]

70 6 System 6 System 6.1 Setup MENU [] System Setup ENTER [ ] Configure the channels an d the time wh en setting up the prod uct for th e first time o r when reset ting the unit. The displayed image may differ depend ing on the model. m System Setup T ime Menu Language Eco Solution Caption Security PIP English On Off[...]

71 System 6 6 System 6.2 Time MENU [] System Time ENTER [ ] You can configu re Clock Set or Sleep Timer . You can also set the product to automatica lly turn on or off at a specified time using the Timer function. 6.2.1 Clock Set the cloc k to use the v arious vari ous timer f eatures of the product . Changing the Setting for Clock Clock Mode z If [...]

72 System 6 6 System 6.2.2 Sleep Timer Automatica lly shuts off t he prod uct afte r a pres et period of time. ( Off , 30 min. , 60 min . , 90 min. , 120 min. , 150 min. and 180 min. ) Use the up and down arrows to select a period of time, and then press [ ]. To cancel Sleep Timer , select Off . 6.2.3 On Timer Set On Timer so that you r product tur[...]

73 System 6 6 System 6.2.4 Off Timer You can set up three sep arate Off Timer configurations. ( Off Timer 1 , Off Timer 2 , Off Timer 3 ) You must set the clock before you can use Off Timer . z Setup : Select Off , Once , Everyday , Mon~F ri , Mon~Sat , Sat~Sun or Manual . If you select Manual , you can choose the days you want Off Timer to turn of[...]

74 System 6 6 System 6.3 Menu Language MENU [] System Menu Language ENTER [ ] Set the menu language. A change to the language setting will only be applied to the onscreen menu display. It will not be applied to other functions on your PC. 6.4 Eco Solution MENU [] System Eco Solution ENTER [ ] 6.4.1 Energy Saving Save power with th e Energy Saving f[...]

75 System 6 6 System 6.4.3 Auto Power Off (Off / On) The produc t will auto matically tu rn off if you don’t press a button on the remo te or touch a button on product fr ont panel with in 4 hours to preve nt overheat ing.[...]

76 System 6 6 System 6.5 Caption MENU [] System Caption ENTER [ ] (On-Screen Text Messages) 6.5.1 Caption You can switch the capt ion function on or off. If captions are not available, th ey will not be displayed on the screen . z Off / On The Caption feature does not work with devices connected to the product through the Component , HDMI or PC inp[...]

77 System 6 6 System 6.5.3 Digital Caption Options (digital chan nels only) Adjusts th e each optio n. When done , select Close . z Size : Options inc lude Default, Small, Sta ndard and Large. The d efault is Stand ard. z Font Styl e : Options in clude Default an d Styles 0 to 7. The default is Style 0. z Font Color : You can ch ange the colo r of [...]

78 System 6 6 System 6.6 Security MENU [] System Security ENTER [ ] Every time you access the Security functions, the PIN screen will appear and the default PIN number is “0-0-0-0". Th e PIN screen closes an d the Security menu appears. 6.6.1 Program Rating Lock (Off / On) When turn ed on, the Program Rat ing Lock feature can automatically b[...]

79 System 6 6 System z To watch a blocked program, you must enter the Security code when requested. z Movie Rating (MPAA) : You can block movies b ased on their MPAA rating . The Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) has implemented a rating sy stem that provides parents or guardians with advanced info rmation on whic h films are appro priat[...]

80 System 6 6 System  If information is not downloaded from the broadcasting station, Downloadable U.S. Rating menu is deactivated.  Parental restriction information is automatically downloaded while you watch DTV channels. It may take several seconds.  The Downloadable U.S. Rating menu is available for use after information is downloaded [...]

81 System 6 6 System  Channel : Select the ch annel for th e sub-screen . This option is enabled if the secondary display is set to TV .  Size ( , ): Select a siz e for the subpict ure.  Position ( , , , ): Se lect a position for the sub -picture.  Sound Select ( Main / Sub ): You ca n choose to listen to the sound from th e Main pictur[...]

82 System 6 6 System 6.9 General MENU [] System General ENTER [ ] 6.9.1 Game Mode When connec ting to a gam e console s uch as PlaySt ation™ or Xbox™, you c an enjoy a m ore realistic gaming exp erience by selectin g game mo de. z Precautions and limitations for game mode  To disconnect the game console and connect another external device, s[...]

83 System 6 6 System 6.10 Anynet+(HDMI-CEC) MENU [] System Anynet+(HDMI-CEC) ENTER [ ] 6.10.1 Anynet+(HDMI-CEC) What is Anynet+? Anynet+ is a function that enable s you to control all con nected Samsung devices that supp ort Anynet+ with your Samsung product rem ote. The Anynet+ system can be used only w ith Samsung devices that have the Anynet+ fe[...]

84 System 6 6 System Anynet+ Menu The Anynet+ me nu chang es dependin g on the typ e and stat us of the Anynet + devices conne cted to the product. 6.10.2 Auto Turn Off (No / Yes) Setting an Anynet+ Device to t urn Off automa tically when the product is t urned off. z If Aut o Turn Off is set to Yes , running external devices will turn off at the s[...]

85 System 6 6 System z If you have selected an Anynet+ device by pressing the SOURCE button and then selecting its input source, you cannot use the Anynet+ function. Make sure to switch to an Anynet+ device by using the Device List . 6.10.3 Receiver You can listen to sound through a Receiver (i.e. Home Theater) instead of the produ ct Speaker. To l[...]

86 System 6 6 System 6.11 DivX® Video On Demand MENU [] System DivX® Video On Demand ENTER [ ] Shows the reg istration code authorized for the pro duct. If you connect to the DivX web site and r egister using that co de, you can d ownload t he VOD registr ation file. For more information about DivX® VOD, visit “http://vod.divx.com”. The mess[...]

87 Support Support 7.1 Self Diagnosis Self Diagnosis m ight take fe w seconds, this is par t of the norm al operat ion of the LED d isplay 7.1.1 Picture Test (Yes / No) Picture Test : Use to check for pict ure probl ems. z Yes : If the test patt ern does not appe ar or there is no ise in the test pat tern, select Yes . There may be a problem with t[...]

88 Support Support 7.1.4 Reset Reset : Restores all se ttings to facto ry defaults excep t network settings . 7.2 Software Update MENU [] Support Software Update ENTER [ ] The Software Update menu lets you upg rade your TV’s so ftware to the lat est version. z Current Version : This is the software versio n already installed in the TV. Be careful[...]

89 Support Support 7.2.2 Alternative Software z Alternative Softw are The Alte rnative S oftware o ption lets you u pgrade using a file the TV down loaded earlier , but you decided not to install immediately, o r a file downloa ded by the TV in Standby Mode . To upgrade By Alt ernative Softwar e , follow these steps. 1 If upgrade software has been [...]

90 Support Support Using the ope ration button s with the Channel List. Tools Press Tools button to check the following f unctions. z Program View :Press the / buttons to select the de sired Program , then press the ENTER [ ] button. (Only for DIGITAL Chann el) z Edit Favorites : Set channe ls you watch frequently a s Favorites. Select the Edit Fav[...]

91 Support Support Connecting a USB Device 1 Turn on your Product. 2 Connect a USB device co ntaining photo and music files to the USB jack on the side of the Product. 3 When USB is connec ted to the Produc t, popup win dow appears. Th en you can select New Device connecte d. . z It might not work properly with unlicenced multimedia files. z Need-t[...]

92 Support Support of the rights a nd interests of the cont ent providers, the prevention of th e illegal copyin g of contents, as well as managi ng billings an d settlements. z A USB device that requir es high power (mo re than 500mA or 5V ) may not be suppor ted. z If an over-p ower warning m essage is displayed while you are conne cting or using[...]

93 Support Support Videos Playing Video 1 P r e s s t h e /// b u t t o n t o s e l e c t t h e d e s i r e d v i d e o i n t h e f i l e l i s t . 2 Press the EN TER [ ] button or (Play) button. z The selected file name is displa yed on the t op with its playing t ime. z If video time in formation is unknow n, play time an d progress b ar are no t[...]

94 Support Support Supported Subtit le Formats External Internal Name File extension MPEG-4 Timed t ext .ttxt SAMI .smi SubRip .srt SubViewer .sub Micro DVD .sub or .txt SubStation Alpha .ssa Advanced SubStatio n Alpha .ass Powerdivx .psb Name Container Format Xsub AVI Picture Fo rmat SubStation Alpha MKV Text Format Advanced SubStatio n Alpha M KV[...]

95 Support Support Support ed Vide o Formats File Extension Cont ainer Video Codec Resolution Frame rate (fps) Bit rate (Mbps) Audio Codec *.avi *.mkv *.asf *.wmv *.mp4 *.3gp *.vro *.mpg *.mpeg *.ts *.tp *.trp *.mov *.flv *.vob *.svi *.m2ts *.mts *.divx AVI MKV ASF MP4 3GP VRO VOB PS TS DivX 3.11/4.x/ 5.x/6.x 1920 x 1080 6~30 30 AC3 LPCM ADPCM (IMA[...]

96 Support Support Other Restrictions z Video content will not play, or not play correctly, if there is an error in the content or the container. z Sound or video may not work if the contents have a standard bit rate/frame rate above the compatible Frame/sec listed in the table. z If the Index Table is in error, the Seek (Jump) function is not supp[...]

97 Support Support Photos Viewing a Photo (or Slide Show) 1 P r e s s t h e /// b u t t o n t o s e l e c t t h e d e s i r e d p h o t o i n t h e f i l e l i s t . 2 Press the EN TER [ ] button. z During the slide show, all files in the file list will be displayed in order. z When you press the (Play) butt on in the file list, slide show will be [...]

98 Support Support Music Playing Music 1 P r e s s t h e /// b u t t o n t o s e l e c t t h e d e s i r e d Music in the file list. 2 Press the EN TER [ ] button. z Only displays the files with the file exte nsion in following supported music formats list. Other file extensions are not displayed, even if they are saved on the same USB device. z If[...]

99 Support Support Supported Music Formats Media Play - Additional Functions Videos / Photos / Music Play Option menu Press the TOOLS [ ] button and yo u can make the following operations. File Extension Type Codec Remark *.mp3 MPEG MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 *.m4a *.mpa *.aac *.3ga MPEG4 AAC *.flac FLAC FLAC Seek is not supp orted. Supports u p to 2ch. *[...]

100 Support Support Subtitle Settings You can play the video with subtitles. This function only wo rks if the subtitle s are the same file nam e as the video. Start Slide Show / Stop Slide Show Yo u can start o r stop a slide show. Slide Show Speed You can sele ct the slid e show spe ed during the slide sho w. Background Music On / Background Music[...]

101 Support Support 7.4.3 Schedule Manager You can set a desired cha nnel to be displayed au tomatically at t he intended time. In ad dition, you can view, modify or delete a cha nnel you ha ve reserved to watch. Set the curre nt time fir st to use this functi on. Using Option Menu Set each channel using th e menu option s ( Cancel schedule , Edit [...]

102 Support Support Edit Name MENU [] Support Contents Home Source T OOLS Edit Name ENTER [ ] You can rena me a conn ected sou rce device. z Sometimes the scr een will not d isplay properly unless the nam e of a source d evice is specified in Edit Name . In addit ion, it is be st to rename the source d evice in Ed it Name to obtain optimal picture [...]

103 8 Troubleshooting Guide 8 Troubleshooting Guide 8.1 Requirements Before Contacting Samsung Customer Service Center 8.1.1 Testing the Product Before calling Samsung Customer Service Center, test your prod uct as follows. If the problem persists, contact Samsung Customer Service Center. Check if your p roduct is op erating norm ally by using t he[...]

104 Troubleshooting Guide 8 8 Troubleshooting Guide 8.1.3 Check the followings. Installation issue (PC mode ) The screen keeps swit ching on and off. Check the cab le connec tion betwee n the product and PC, and e nsure the con nection is secure. (product) Blank spaces are fou nd at the top a nd bottom of the screen when an HDMI or HDMI-DVI cable i[...]

105 Troubleshooting Guide 8 8 Troubleshooting Guide The screen is not clear. The screen is blurry. Adjust Coarse and Fine . Remove any accessories (vid eo extension cable, etc) an d try again . Set the resolution and frequency to the recommended level. The screen ap pears unst able and shaky . Check that th e resolution and frequen cy of the PC and[...]

106 Troubleshooting Guide 8 8 Troubleshooting Guide Remote control issue The remote con trol does not w ork. Make sure that the b atteries are cor rectly in place (+/ -). Check if the ba tteries are flat. Check for po wer failure. Make sure th at the pow er cord is connected . Check for any special lighting or neon sign s switched on in the vici ni[...]

107 Troubleshooting Guide 8 8 Troubleshooting Guide 8.2 Q & A Question Answ er How can I change the frequency? Set the frequ ency on you r graphics c ard. z "Windows XP": Go to Control Panel Appearan ce and Themes Display Settings Advanced Monitor and adjust the fr equency in Monitor Settings . z "Windows ME/ 2000": Go to Co[...]

108 Troubleshooting Guide 8 8 Troubleshooting Guide Refer to the user manual for your PC or graphics card for further instructions on adjustment. How can I change the resolution? z "Windows XP": Go to Control Panel Appearanc e and Themes Display Settings and adjust the reso lution. z "Windows ME/2000" : Go to Control Panel Displ[...]

109 9 Specifications 9 Specifications 9.1 General Model Name H32B H40B Panel Size 32 inches (80 cm) 40 inches (101 cm) Dimensions (W x H x D) (Without Stand) 29.1 x 17.2 x 3.7 inches / 73.88 x 43. 67 x 9.33 c m 36.5 x 21.7 x 3.7 inch es / 92.76 x 55.10 x 9. 30 cm Dimensions (W x H x D) (With Stand) 29.1 x 19.4 x 7.5 inches / 73.88 x 49.33 x 19. 17 [...]

110 Specifications 9 9 Specifications Power Supply : Refer to the label at the back of the product as the standard voltage can vary in different countries. Plug-and-Play : This product can be installed and u sed with any Plug-and-Pla y compatible systems. Two-way data exchange between the product and PC system optimizes the product settings. Produc[...]

111 Specifications 9 9 Specifications 9.2 PowerSaver The power-sa ving funct ion of this p roduct redu ces power c onsumption by switching off the scree n and changing the co lor of the pow er LED if the prod uct is not used for a specified period of tim e. The power is not turned off in powe r-saving mode. To swit ch the screen back on , press any[...]

112 Specifications 9 9 Specifications 9.3 Preset Timing Modes z This product can be set to only one resolution for each screen size to obtain the optimum picture quality due to the nature of the panel. Using a resolution other than the specified resolution may degrade the picture quality. To avoid this, it is recommended that you select the optimum[...]

113 Specifications 9 9 Specifications Horizontal Frequency The time required to scan a single line from the left to the right side of the screen is called a horizontal cycle. The reciprocal number of a horizontal cycle is called horizontal frequency. Horizontal frequency is measured in kHz. Vertical Frequency The product displays a single image mul[...]

114 Specifications 9 9 Specifications 9.4 License TheaterSound HD, SRS and symbol are tradem arks of SRS Lab s, Inc. TheaterSound HD technology is incorporated under license form SRS La b, Inc. SRS TheaterSou nd™ provides the most imme rsive surround so und experience fr om the pro duct built-in speakers, while maintaining steady volume and deliv[...]

115 Appendix Appendix Contact SAMSUNG WORLDWIDE If you have any questions or comments relati ng to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center. NORTH AMERICA U.S.A 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) h ttp://www.sam sung.com CANADA 1 -800-SAMSUNG (726 -7864) http://ww w.samsung.com /ca http://www. samsung.co m/ch_fr (French) MEXICO 01-80[...]

116 Appendix Appendix Responsibility for the Pay Se rvice (Cost to Customers) When the service is requested, in spite of in warra nty, we may charge you for a visit from a service technician in the following cases. Not a product defect Cleaning of the product, Adjustme nt, Explanation, Re-installation and etc . z If a service tech nician gives inst[...]

117 Appendix Appendix Optimum Picture Quality and Afterimage Burn-in Prevention Optimum Picture Quality z To enjoy the op timum picture quality, go to Control Panel on your PC and ad just the resolu tion and refresh rate as follows. The pic ture qual ity of TFT- LCDs may degrad e if the optimum resolu tion is not selected.  Resolution: H32B : 1 [...]

118 Appendix Appendix Prevention of Afterim age Burn-in What is afteri mage burn-in? Afterimage bu rn -in should not occur wh en the LCD pa nel is ope rating nor mally. Norma l operation refers to a continuously chan ging video patter n. If the LCD pane l displays a fixed patter n for an exten ded period of time (more than 1 2 hours), a slight volt[...]

119 Appendix Appendix z Powering Off, Screen Save r and Power Saving Mode  Power off th e product fo r 2 hours a fter using it f or 12 hour s.  Go to Display Prop erties > Power Su pply on your PC a nd set the pr oduct to pow er off as required.  Using a s creen saver is r ecommen ded. It is best to use a single-color or moving-image sc[...]

120 Appendix Appendix Terminology Dot Pitch The monitor an d screen consi st of red, gree n and blue dots . A shorter distan ce between the dots produces a hig her resolutio n. Dot pitch ref ers to the distan ce between the shortest di stance betw een dots of the same color. Dot pi tch is measured in millimeters. Vertical Frequency The monitor d is[...]

121 Appendix Appendix Component ports (green, blue and red) The compone nt ports, which ide ntify, transm it and re ceive contrast signals, prov ide superior p icture quality to any othe r video connect ion methods. Stereo Stereo refer s to a tech nology that o utputs aud io signals via tw o channels. It delivers 3D sound experience through separat[...]

Index 122 Index A Antenna 51 Antenna (Air/Cable) 67 Anynet+(HDMI-CEC) 83 Appendix 115 Auto Program 67 B Batteries 26 C Caption 76 Change PIN 80 Clear Scrambled Chann el 69 Clock Mode 71 Contact SAMSUNG WORLDWIDE 115 Contents Home 89 Custom settings screen 54 E Eco Solution 74 Edit Name 102 Energy Saving 74 F Fine Tune 69 G Game Mode 82 I Items sold[...]