Samsung BN68-01415A-00 manual

LCD TV user manual imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing a Samsung product. To receive a more complete service, please register your product at www.samsung.com/global/register Model Serial No. BN68-01415A-00 Co n ta c t S AM S U NG WO R LD W ID E If yo u ha v e a n y q u es t io n s o r co m me n ts re l a ti n g t o S a ms u ng p ro d[...]

© 2008 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. 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". T o avoid such imag[...]

Contents CONNECTING AND PREP ARING YOUR TV List of Parts ........................................................ 2 Installing the Stand ............................................. 2 Installing the W all Mount Kit ............................... 2 Viewing the Control Panel .................................. 3 Viewing the Connection Panel ........[...]

English - 2 List of Parts Please make sure the following items are included with your LCD TV . If any items are missing, contact your dealer . Remote Control & Batteries (AAA x 2) Power Cord Cover-Bottom Stand Screw X 4 Stand Cleaning Cloth W arranty card / Safety Guide / Registration Cards (Not available in all locations) The stand and stand s[...]

English - 3 Viewing the Control Panel The product colour and shape may vary depending on the model. 1 SOURCE T oggles between all the available input sources (TV , A V1, A V2, S-Video, Component1, Component2, PC, HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3). In the on-screen menu, use this button as you use the ENTER button on the remote control. 5 Power Indicator Blinks [...]

English - 4 Viewing the Connection Panel Whenever you connect an external device to your TV , make sure that power on the unit is turned off. When connecting an external device, match the colour of the connection terminal to the cable. ➣ ➣ 1 PC IN [PC] / [AUDIO] Connect to the video and audio output jack on your PC. 2 Connecting External A/V De[...]

English - 5 DVI IN(HDMI2) [R-AUDIO-L] DVI audio outputs for external devices. Supported modes for HDMI/DVI and Component 480i 480p 576i 576p 720p 1080i 1080p HDMI/DVI 50Hz X X X O O O O HDMI/DVI 60Hz X O X X O O O Component O O O O O O O 4 ANT IN T o view television channels correctly , a signal must be received by the set from one of the following[...]

English - 6 Viewing the Remote Control 1 T elevision Standby button 2 Selects the TV mode directly 3 Number buttons for direct Number buttons for direct channel access 4 One/T wo-digit channel selection 5 + : V olume increase - : V olume decrease 6 T emporary sound switch- T emporary sound switch- off 7 It display "Channel List" It displa[...]

English - 7 Installing Batteries in the Remote Control 1. Lift the cover at the back of the remote control upward as shown in the gure. 2. Install two AAA size batteries. Make sure to match the "+" and "–" ends of the batteries with the diagram inside the compartment. 3. Replace the cover . Remove the batteries and store th[...]

English - 8 Viewing the Menus 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-scr[...]

English - 9 Plug & Play When the TV is initially powered on, several basic settings proceed automatically and subsequently . The following settings are available. 1. Press the POWER button on the remote control. The message "Start Plug & Play" is displayed with "OK" selected. 2. Select the appropriate language by pressin[...]

English - 10 If you want to reset this feature... 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Setup", then press the ENTER button. 2. Press the ENTER button again, to select "Plug & Play". For further details on setting up options, refer to the page 9. The “Plug & Play” featur[...]

English - 11 Storing Channels Manually Y ou can store television channels, including those received via cable networks. When storing channels manually , you can choose: ♦ Whether or not to store each of the channels found. ♦ The programme number of each stored channel which you wish to identify . 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Pr[...]

English - 12 Adding / Locking Channels Using the Channel Manager , you can conveniently lock or add channels. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Channel", then press the ENTER button. 2. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Channel Manager", then press the ENTER button. ♦ Add[...]

English - 13 Sorting the Stored Channels This operation allows you to change the programme numbers of the stored channels. This operation may be necessary after using the auto store. 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[...]

English - 14 Fine T uning Channel Reception Use fine tuning to manually adjust a particular channel for optimal reception. 1. Use the number buttons to directly select the channel that you want to ne tune. 2. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Channel", then press the ENTER button. 3. Pres[...]

English - 15 Changing the Picture Standard Y ou can select the type of picture which best corresponds to your viewing requirements. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ENTER button, to select "Picture". 2. Press the ENTER button again, to select "Mode". 3. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the desired pic[...]

English - 16 Adjusting the Custom Picture Y our set has several settings which allow you to control picture quality . 1. T o select the desired picture effect, follow the "Changing the Picture Standard" instructions number 1 to 3. 2. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select a particular item. Press the ENTER button. 3. Press the ◄ or ► b[...]

English - 17 Gamma: -3 ~ +3 Y ou can adjust the Primary Colour (Red, Green, Blue) Intensity . Press the ◄ or ► button until you reach the optimal setting. Colour Space: Auto/Native/Custom Colour space is a Colour matrix composed of “Red”, “Green” and “Blue” Colours. Select your favourite Colour space to experience the most natural C[...]

English - 18 Conguring Picture Option 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ENTER button, to select "Picture". 2. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Picture Options", then press the ENTER button. 3. Select the required option by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button, then press the ENTER button. 4. When you are[...]

English - 19 Digital NR: Off/Low/Medium/High/Auto 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. When the signal is weak, select one of the other options until the best picture is displayed. DNIe: Off/ Demo/On This TV inc[...]

English - 20 Viewing the Picture In Picture (PIP) Y ou can display a sub picture within the main picture of set programme or video input. In this way , you can watch the picture of set programme or video input from any connected equipment while watching the main picture. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to s[...]

English - 21 Sound Features 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Sound", then press the ENTER button. 2. Select the required option by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button, then press the ENTER button. 3. When you are satised with your setting, press the ENTER button. 4. Press the EXIT button t[...]

English - 22 Connecting Headphones (Sold separately) Y ou can connect a set of headphones to your set if you wish to watch a TV programme without disturbing the other people in the room. When you insert the head set jack into the corresponding port, you can operate only "Auto V olume" and "Sound Select"(in PIP mode) in Sound men[...]

English - 23 Setting and Displaying the Current T ime Y ou can set the TV’s clock so that the current time is displayed when you press the INFO button. Y ou must also set the time if you 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 EN[...]

English - 24 Switching the T elevision On and Off Automatically 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 "T ime", then press the ENTER button. 3. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "T imer 1", &q[...]

English - 25 Melody / Entertainment / Energy Saving 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Setup", then press the ENTER button. 2. Select the required option by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button, then press the ENTER button. 3. When you are satised with your setting, press the ENTER button. 4.[...]

English - 26 Energy Saving: Off/Low/Medium/High/Auto This feature adjusts the screen brightness depending on the surrounding lighting conditions. − Off : T urns off the energy saving function. − Low : Sets the TV to low energy saving mode. − Medium : Sets the TV to medium energy saving mode. − High : Sets the TV to high energy saving mode. [...]

English - 27 Editing the Input Source Names Name the device connected to the input jacks to make your input source selection easier . 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Input", then press the ENTER button. 2. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Edit Name", then press the ENTER[...]

English - 28 Display Modes Both screen position and size will vary depending on the type of PC monitor and its resolution. The resolutions in the table are recommended. D-Sub Input Mode Resolution Horizontal Frequency (kHz) V ertical Frequency (Hz) Pixel Clock Frequency (MHz) Sync Polarity (H/V) IBM 640 x 350 720 x 400 31.469 31.469 70.086 70.087 2[...]

English - 29 Setting up the TV with your PC Press the SOURCE button to select PC mode. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ENTER button, to select "Picture". 2. Select the required option by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button, then press the ENTER button. 3. When you are satised with your setting, press the ENTER button[...]

English - 30 Using the WISELINK Function This function enables you to view and listen to photo (JPEG) and audio les (MP3) saved on a USB Mass Storage Class (MSC) device. Press the POWER button on the remote control or your set . Connect a USB device containing JPEG and/or MP3 les to the WISELINK jack (USB jack) on the side of the TV . If you [...]

English - 31 Using the WISELINK Menu 1. Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Input”, then press the ENTER button. 2. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “WISELINK”, then press the ENTER button. 3. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the corresponding USB Memory Device, then press the ENTER button. The "WISE[...]

English - 32 Using the PHOTO (JPEG) List This menu shows JPEG les and folders saved on an USB memory device . 1. Complete Steps 1 to 3 of “Using the WISELINK Menu”. (Refer to page 31) 2. Press the ◄ or ► button to move to “Photo”, then press the ENTER button. The saved le information is displayed as a folder or le. 3. Press the[...]

English - 33 Using the Menu during a Slide Show Slide Show Speed: Select to control the slide show speed. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the required option ("Fast", "Normal", "Slow"), then press the ENTER button. Background Music: Select to choose whether you want to play an MP3 le during a slide show . Pres[...]

English - 34 Using the Option Menu 1. Complete Steps 1 to 3 of “Using the WISELINK Menu”. (Refer to page 31) 2. Press the ◄ or ► button to move to “Photo”, then press the ENTER button. The saved le information is displayed as a folder or le. 3. Press the ▲, ▼, ◄ and ► button to select a le, then press the ENTER button. [...]

English - 35 Using the MP3 List This menu shows MP3 les from among the les saved on a USB memory device. 1. Complete Steps 1 to 3 of “Using the WISELINK Menu”. (Refer to page 31) 2. Press the ◄ or ► button to move to “Music”, then press the ENTER button. The saved le information is displayed as a folder or le. 3. Press the ?[...]

English - 36 Using the Setup Menu Setup displays the user settings of the WISELINK menu. 1. Complete Steps 1 to 3 of “Using the WISELINK Menu”. (Refer to page 31) 2. Press the ◄ or ► button to move to “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. 3. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select an item you want, then press the ENTER button. (“Slide S[...]

English - 37 What is Anynet+? Anynet+ is an A V network system that enables an easy-to-use A V interface for users by controlling all connected A V devices through the Anynet+ menu when Samsung Electronics A V devices are connected. Connecting Anynet+ Devices The Anynet+ system supports A V devices supporting Anynet+ only . Check if there is an Any[...]

English - 38 Setting Up Anynet+ The following settings are to use Anynet+ functions. Using the Anynet+ Function 1. Press The T OOLS button. Then Press the ENTER button to select "Anynet+(HDMI-CEC)". Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Setup", then press the ENTER button. 2. Press the ENTER button to select "Anynet+ (HDMI[...]

English - 39 Scanning and Switching between Anynet+ Devices 1. Press the TOOLS button. Then press the ENTER button to select "Anynet+(HDMI- CEC)". 2. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Select Device", then press the ENTER button. 3. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select to a particular device and press the ENTER button. It i[...]

English - 40 Anynet+ Menu The Anynet+ menu changes depending on the type and status of the Anynet+ devices connected to the TV . Anynet+ Menu Description View TV Switches from Anynet+ to TV broadcast mode. Select Device Y our TV connects to the corresponding device. Record Starts a recording. (This menu works only for a device supporting recording.[...]

English - 41 Listening through a Receiver Y ou can listen to sound through a receiver instead of the TV speaker . 1. Press the 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 "O[...]

English - 42 Check Points before Requesting Service Symptom Solution Anynet+ does not work. ■ Check if the device is an Anynet+ device. The Anynet+ system supports Anynet+ devices only . ■ Connect only one receiver. ■ Check if the Anynet+ device power cord is properly connected. ■ Check the Anynet+ device’ s Video/Audio/HDMI 1.3 cable con[...]

English - 43 T eletext Feature Most television stations provide written information services via T eletext. The index page of the teletext service gives you information on how to use the service. In addition, you can select various options to suit your requirements by using the remote control buttons. For teletext information to be displayed correc[...]

English - 44 The teletext pages are organized according to six categories: Part Contents A B C D E F Selected page number . Broadcasting channel identity . Current page number or search indications. Date and time. T ext. Status information. F ASTEXT information. T eletext information is often divided between several pages displayed in sequence, whi[...]

English - 45 Auto W all-Mount (Sold separately) Once the auto wall mount is installed, your TV’s position can be easily adjusted. Entering the menu 1. Press the ▲, ▼, ◄ or ► button on your remote control. The Auto Wall-Mount screen is displayed. If the Auto Wall-Mount screen is not displayed when clicking on a direction button while watch[...]

English - 46 Moving to the remembered position 1. Complete Step 1 of “Entering the menu”. 2. Pressing a Colour (Red, Green, Y ellow) button moves the auto wall mount to the saved position. Y ou can move the wall mount to one of the 3 pre-set positions by pressing the Red (Position 1), Green (Position 2) or Y ellow (Position 3) buttons. If you a[...]

English - 47 T roubleshooting: Before Contacting Service Personnel No sound or picture Check that the mains lead has been connected to a wall socket. Check that you have pressed the button on your set. Check the picture contrast and brightness settings. Check the volume. ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Normal picture but no sound Check the volume. Check whether th[...]

English - 48 T echnical and Environmental Specications Model Name LA32A550 LA37A550 Screen Size (Diagonal) 32 inch 37 inch PC Resolution 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz Sound Output 10 W X 2 10 W X 2 Dimensions (WxDxH) Body With stand 865 x 79 x 500 mm 865 x 220 x 561 mm 984 x 87 x 572 mm 984 x 240 x 637 mm Weight With stand 14 kg 18 kg [...]

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