Samsung LE32A557P2F manual

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Contents CONNECTING AND PREP ARING YOUR TV List of Parts ........................................................ 3 Installing the Stand ............................................. 3 Installing the W all Mount Kit ............................... 3 Viewing the Control Panel .................................. 4 Viewing the Connection Panel ........[...]

English - 2 SETTING THE PC Setting up Y our PC Software (Based on Windows XP) .................................. 46 Display Modes .................................................. 46 Setting up the TV with your PC ........................ 47 WISELINK Using the WISELINK Function ......................... 48 Using the WISELINK Menu .................[...]

English - 3 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 Registration Cards (Not available in all locations) ➣ M4 X L16 Owner ’s Instructions • Registration[...]

English - 4 V iewing 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 , Ext.1, Ext.2, A V , S-Video, Component, PC, HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3, DTV). In the on-screen menu, use this button as you use the ENTER button on the remote control. 5 Power Indicator Blinks[...]

English - 5 V iewing the Connection Panel Whenever you connect an external device to your TV , make sure that power on the unit is turned of f 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 COMPONENT IN Connect component vi[...]

English - 6 What is HDMI? “High Denition Multimedia interface” allows the transmission of high denition 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 dif ference between HDMI and DVI is that the HDMI device is sm[...]

English - 7 8 S-VIDEO or VIDEO / R-AUDIO-L Connect RCA or S-VIDEO cable to an appropriate external A/V device such as VCR, DVD or Camcorder . Connect RCA audio cables to "R-AUDIO-L" on your set and the other ends to corresponding audio out connectors on the A/V device. 9 Headphones jack Headphone may be connected to the headphone output o[...]

English - 8 V iewing the Remote Control 1 T elevision Standby button 2 Selects the TV and DTV 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 Electronic Program Guide Electronic [...]

English - 9 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 - 10 V iewing 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, Digital Menu. 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 [...]

English - 11 Plug & Play When the TV is initially powered on, several basic settings proceed automatically and subsequently . The following settings are available. The Screen Saver is activated if there is no remote control key input for longer than 1 minute while "Plug & Play" is running. The Screen Saver is activated if there is[...]

English - 12 9. Press the ENTER button to conrm your setting. The message “Enjoy your viewing” is displayed. When you have nished, press the ENTER button. Even if the ENTER button is not pressed, the message will automatically disappear after several seconds. Language: Select your language. Country: Select your country . Auto Store: Autom[...]

English - 13 Storing Channels Manually Not available in DTV or external input mode. 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. [...]

English - 14 Adding / Locking Channels Not available in DTV or external input mode. 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 Manage[...]

English - 15 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. Not available in DTV or external input mode. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select " Channel", then press the E[...]

English - 16 Fine T uning Channel Reception Use fine tuning to manually adjust a particular channel for optimal reception. Not available in DTV or external input mode. 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 "Channe[...]

English - 17 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 - 18 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 - 19 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 - 20 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 - 21 Screen Mode: 16:9/Wide Zoom/Zoom/4:3 When setting the picture size to "Auto Wide" in a 16:9 wide TV , you can determine the picture size you want to see the 4:3 WSS (Wide Screen Service) image or nothing. Each individual European country requires different picture size so this function is intended for users to select it. 16:9[...]

English - 22 V iewing 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 [...]

English - 23 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 - 24 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 - 25 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 E[...]

English - 26 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 - 27 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 - 28 Entertainment: Off/Sports/Cinema/Game The “Entertainment” mode enables you to select the optimal display and sound for sports, cinema and games. − Off : Switch the "Entertainment" function off. − Sports : Provides the optimal picture and sound quality for sports. Y ou can enjoy more thrilling colour and sound. − Cin[...]

English - 29 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 - 30 ♦ The company does not guarantee the normal operation of the DTV menu for countries other than the supported countries (France, Germany , Italy , Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Austria) because only these country standards are supported. In addition, when the country of the broadcast stream differs from the country [...]

English - 31 Updating the Channel List Automatically Y ou can update the channel list when the broadcaster adds new Services or if you move the TV to a new location. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Digital Menu", then press the ENTER button. 2. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select &quo[...]

English - 32 Editing Y our Favourite Channels Y ou can edit your favourite channels using the four colour buttons. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Digital Menu", then press the ENTER button. 2. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Channel", then press the ENTER button. 3. Pr[...]

English - 33 ♦ Renumber (depending on the country) 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Digital Menu", then press the ENTER button. 2. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Channel", then press the ENTER button. 3. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Edit Favourite Chann[...]

English - 34 Displaying Programme Information While viewing a channel, additional information about the current programme may be displayed. 1. While viewing a programme, press the INFO button. The programme information is displayed. 2. T o exit from banner information, press the INFO button. The information is displayed: − Parental Rating − Vid[...]

English - 35 V iewing the EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) Information The EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) information is provided by the broadcasters. Programme entries may appear blank or out of date as a result of the information broadcast on a given channel. The display will dynamically update as soon as new information becomes available. ♦ [...]

English - 36 Setting the Default Guide Y ou can preset the default guide style. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Digital Menu", then press the ENTER button. 2. Press the ENTER button, to select "Guide". 3. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Default Guide", then pr[...]

English - 37 V iewing All Channels and Favourite Channels In the EPG menu, you can display all channels or favourite channels. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Digital Menu", then press the ENTER button. 2. Press the ENTER button again, to select "Guide". 3. Select the your req[...]

English - 38 Setting up the Parental Lock This feature allows you to prevent unauthorized users, such as children, from watching unsuitable programmes by a 4-digit PIN (Personal Identification Number) code that is defined by the user . The on-screen menu will instruct you to assign a PIN code (you can change it later , if necessary). 1. Press the M[...]

English - 39 Setting the Subtitle Y ou can activate and deactivate the subtitles. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Digital Menu", then press the ENTER button. 2. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Setup", then press the ENTER button. 3. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select[...]

English - 40 Selecting the Digital T ext If the programme is broadcast with digital text, this feature is enabled. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Digital Menu", then press the ENTER button. 2. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Setup", then press the ENTER button. 3. Pres[...]

English - 41 Selecting the T ime Zone (Spain only) Select the local time zone. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Digital Menu", then press the ENTER button. 2. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Setup", then press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Setup", then press[...]

English - 42 Upgrading the Software T o keep your product up-to-date with new Digital T elevision features then software upgrades are periodically broadcast as part of the normal T elevision signal. It will automatically detect these signals and display the software upgrade banner . Y ou are given the option to install the upgrade. 1. Press the MEN[...]

English - 43 V iewing Common Interface This contains information on CAM inserted in the CI slot and displays it. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Digital Menu", then press the ENTER button. 2. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Setup", then press the ENTER button. 3. Press [...]

English - 44 Selecting the Preferred Language (Subtitle, Audio or T eletext) Y ou can change the default value for subtitle, audio teletext languages. Displays the language information for the incoming stream. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Digital Menu", then press the ENTER button. 2[...]

English - 45 Preference This menu consists of 6 sub-menus: Primary Audio Language, Secondary Audio Language, Primary Subtitle Language, Secondary Subtitle Language, Primary T eletext Language, Secondary T eletext Language. Using this feature, users can select one of the languages (English, German, Italian, Swedish, French, Welsh, Gaelic, Irish, Dan[...]

English - 46 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 - 47 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 - 48 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 - 49 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 - 50 Using the PHOT O (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 49) 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 th[...]

English - 51 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 - 52 Using the Option Menu 1. Complete Steps 1 to 3 of “Using the WISELINK Menu”. (Refer to page 49) 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 - 53 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 49) 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 - 54 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 49) 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 - 55 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 - 56 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 - 57 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 - 58 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 - 59 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 - 60 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 V ideo/Audio/ HDMI 1.3 cable c[...]

English - 61 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 - 62 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 - 63 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 W all-Mount screen is displayed. If the Auto W all-Mount screen is not displayed when clicking on a direction button while wa[...]

English - 64 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 - 65 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 - 66 T echnical and Environmental Specications Model Name LE32A556 LE37A556 LE40A556 Screen Size (Diagonal) 32 inch 37 inch 40 inch PC Resolution 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz Sound Output 10 W X 2 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[...]

English - 67 Model Name LE32A557 LE37A557 LE40A557 Screen Size (Diagonal) 32 inch 37 inch 40 inch PC Resolution 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz Sound Output 10 W X 2 10 W X 2 10 W X 2 Dimensions (WxDxH) Body With stand 801 X 88 X 526 mm 801 X 252 X 574 mm 918 X 92 X 608 mm 918 X 300 X 650 mm 997 X 92 X 641 mm 997 X 300 X[...]

English - 68 Model Name LE32A558 LE37A558 LE40A558 Screen Size (Diagonal) 32 inch 37 inch 40 inch PC Resolution 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz Sound Output 10 W X 2 10 W X 2 10 W X 2 Dimensions (WxDxH) Body With stand 801 X 88 X 514 mm 801 X 252 X 574 mm 918 X 92 X 592 mm 918 X 300 X 650 mm 997 X 92 X 628 mm 997 X 300 X[...]

English - 69 Model Name LE32A559 LE37A559 LE40A559 Screen Size (Diagonal) 32 inch 37 inch 40 inch PC Resolution 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz Sound Output 10 W X 2 10 W X 2 10 W X 2 Dimensions (WxDxH) Body With stand 801 X 88 X 524 mm 801 X 252 X 574 mm 918 X 92 X 601 mm 918 X 300 X 650 mm 997 X 92 X 638 mm 997 X 300 X[...]

• The slots and openings in the cabinet and in the back or bottom are provided for necessary ventilation. T o ensure reliable operation of this apparatus, and to protect it from overheating, these slots and openings must never be blocked or covered. - Do not cover the slots and openings with a cloth or other materials. - Do not block the slots an[...]

IMPORT ANT NOTICE The mains lead on this equipment is supplied with a moulded plug incorporating a fuse. The value of the fuse is indicated on the pin face of the plug and, if it requires replacing, a fuse approved to BSI1362 of the same rating must be used. Never use the plug with the fuse cover omitted if the cover is detachable. If a replacement[...]

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Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be disposed with other household wastes at the end of its working life. T o prevent possible[...]