Samsung LE46F8 manual

LCD TV LE40F8 LE46F8 Owner ’ s Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly , and retain it for future reference. ON-SCREEN MENUS PC DISPLA Y PICTURE IN PICTURE (PIP) TELETEXT Register your product at www .samsung.com/global/register Record your Model and Serial number here for future reference. ▪ Model ___________[...]

• 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 image retention, reduce the degree of brightness and contrast of the screen when displaying a still image. • W atching the LCD TV in 4:3 format for a long per[...]

Contents CONNECTING AND PREP ARING YOUR TV List of Parts ........................................................ 3 Installing the W all Mount Kit ............................... 3 Viewing the Control Panel .................................. 4 Viewing the Connection Panel ........................... 5 Viewing the Remote Control ....................[...]

English - 2 USING THE TELETEXT FEA TURE T eletext Decoder .............................................. 41 Displaying the T eletext Information .................. 42 Selecting a Specic T eletext Page ................... 42 Using Fastext to Select a T eletext Page .......... 43 Setting Up Y our Remote Control ...................... 43 Remote Con[...]

English - 3 W all mount items (sold separately) allow you to mount the TV on the wall. For detailed information on installing the wall mount, see the instructions provided with the W all Mount items. Contact a technician for assistance when installing the wall mounted bracket. Samsung Electronics is not responsible for any damage to the product or [...]

English - 4 Viewing the Control Panel 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/OK button on the remote control. 2 MENU Press to see an on-screen menu of your TV’ s features. 3 Press to decrease [...]

English - 5 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 EXT 1, EXT 2 -Inputs or outputs for external devices, such as VCR, DVD, video game device or video disc players.[...]

English - 6 Supported modes for HDMI/DVI and Component HDMI/DVI 50Hz HDMI/DVI 60Hz Component 480i X X O 480p X O O 576i X X O 576p O X O 720p O O O 1080i O O O 1080p O O X 4 ANT IN T o view television channels correctly , a signal must be received by the set from one of the following sources: - An outdoor aerial / A cable television network / A sat[...]

English - 7 1 Selects a target device to be controlled by the Samsung remote control (TV , DVD, STB, CABLE, VCR) (Refer to pages 43~46) 2 T elevision Standby button 3 Number buttons for direct channel access 4 One/T wo-digit channel selection 5 It display "Channel List" on the screen. 6 Selects the TV and DTV mode directly 7 VCR/DVD Funct[...]

English - 8 1. Lift the cover at the back of the remote control upward as shown in the figure. 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 them in a cool, dry place if you won’t be us[...]

English - 9 When the TV is initially powered on, several basic settings proceed automatically and subsequently . The following settings are available. Any functions related to Digital TV (DVB) will only work in countries or areas where DVB-T (MPEG2) digital terrestrial signals are broadcasted. Please confirm with your local dealer if you can receiv[...]

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/OK button. 2. Press the ENTER/OK button again, to select "Plug & Play". 3. The message "Start Plug & Play" is displayed. (Refer to page 9) - Storing[...]

English - 11 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 - 12 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 "Analog Channel", then press the ENTER/OK button. 2. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Channel Manager", then pre[...]

English - 13 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 "Analog Channel", then press the ENTER/OK button. 2. Pre[...]

English - 14 If the TV is operating in a weak-signal area, the LNA function can improve the reception (a low-noise preamplifier boosts the incoming signal). Not available in DTV or external input mode. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Analog Channel", then press the ENTER/OK button. 2. P[...]

English - 15 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/OK button, to select "Picture". 2. Press the ENTER/OK button again, to select "Mode". 3. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the desired picture effect. Press the E[...]

English - 16 Changing the Colour T one Y ou can select the most comfortable colour tone to your eyes. 1. T o select the desired picture effect, follow the "Changing the Picture Standard" instructions number 1 to 3. (On page 15) 2. Press the  or  button to select "Colour T one", then press the ENTER/OK button. 3. Press the [...]

English - 17 Y ou can set detailed picture settings. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ENTER/OK button, to select "Picture". 2. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Detailed Settings", then press the ENTER/OK button. 3. Select the required option by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button, then press the ENTER/OK [...]

English - 18 ♦ Auto Wide: Automatically adjusts the picture size to the "16:9" aspect ratio. ♦ 16:9: Adjusts the picture size to 16:9 appropriate for DVDs or wide broadcasting. ♦ Wide Zoom: Magnify the size of the picture more than 4:3. ♦ Zoom: Magnifies the 16:9 wide picture (in the vertical direction) to fit the screen size. ♦[...]

English - 19 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ENTER/OK button, to select “Picture”. 2. Select the required option by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button, then press the ENTER/OK button. Available options: Digital NR, Active Colour , DNIe, 100Hz Motion Plus. 3. When you are satisfied with your setting, press the ENTER/OK button[...]

English - 20 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 select "Setup", then press t[...]

English - 21 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Sound", then press the ENTER/OK button. 2. Select the required option by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button, then press the ENTER/OK button. Available options: Mode, Equalizer , SRS TS XT , Auto V olume, Internal Mute, Sound Select(in PIP mode), [...]

English - 22 Y ou can set the sound mode by pressing the “DUAL” button. When you press it, the current sound mode is displayed on the screen. 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[...]

English - 23 Y ou can select a time period of between 30 and 180 minutes after which the television automatically switches to standby mode. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu.  Pressthe ▲or ▼button toselect "Setup",then pressthe  ENTER/OK button. 2.  Pressthe ▲or ▼[...]

English - 24 When you start using your set for the first time, you must select the language which will be used for displaying menus and indications. 1. Press the MENU button to display the on-screen menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Setup", then press the ENTER/OK button. 2. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Language&[...]

English - 25 Game Mode/ Blue Screen / Melody / Light Effect / Energy Saving / HDMI Black Level 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Setup", then press the ENTER/OK button. 2. Select the required option by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button, then press the ENTER/OK button. Available options: Game[...]

English - 26 Y ou 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/OK button. 2. Press the ENTER/OK button again, to select "Source List". When no external device is connected to your set, onl[...]

English - 27 Previewing the DTV Menu System ♦ 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 s[...]

English - 28 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/OK button. 2. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select &[...]

English - 29 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/OK button. 2. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Channel", then press the ENTER/OK button. 3. Press the ▲ or ▼ button t[...]

English - 30 ♦ 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/OK button. 2. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Channel", then press the ENTER/OK button. 3. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Edit Favourite[...]

English - 31 Y ou can exclude the channels you have chosen from the channels you have scanned.When you scan through the stored channels, those you have chosen to skip are not displayed. All channels that you do not specifically choose to skip are displayed during scanning. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to[...]

English - 32 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. ♦ Now & Next Guide For the six channels indicated in the[...]

English - 33 If you make a scheduled viewing list of programs you may like to see, the channel will be automatically switched to the scheduled programme at the scheduled time even if you are watching another programme. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Digital Menu", then press the ENTER/[...]

English - 34 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/OK button. 2. Press the ENTER/OK button again, to select "Guide". 3. Select the your required guide ("Now & Next Guide[...]

English - 35 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 MENU button to display the menu[...]

English - 36 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/OK button. 2. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Setup", then press the ENTER/OK button. 3. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Subtitle[...]

English - 37 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/OK button. 2. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Setup", then press the ENTER/OK button. 3. Press the ▲ or ▼ butto[...]

English - 38 Y ou can get information about the signal status. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Digital Menu", then press the ENTER/OK button. 2. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Setup", then press the ENTER/OK button. 3. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "System[...]

English - 39 This enables the user to select from the CAM-provided menu. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Digital Menu", then press the ENTER/OK button. 2. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Setup", then press the ENTER/OK button. 3. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select &q[...]

English - 40 Y ou can reset the values stored to the factory default values. The Reset operation deletes all channel information and user preferences returningall values to their default factory state. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Digital Menu", then press the ENTER/OK button. 2. Pre[...]

English - 41 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 - 42 Y ou can display teletext information at any time, but signal reception must be good. Otherwise: ♦ Information may be missing. ♦ Some pages may not be displayed. T o activate the teletext mode and display the contents page: 1. Using the P ( ) or P ( ) button, select the channel providing the teletext service. 2. Press the TEXT/MIX [...]

English - 43 Using Fastext to Select a T eletext Page The various topics included in the teletext pages are colour-coded, and can be selected by pressing the coloured buttons on the remote control. 1. Display the teletext contents page by pressing the TEXT/MIX ( ) button. 2. Press the coloured button corresponding to the topic that you wish to sele[...]

English - 44 VCR Brand Code SAMSUNG 000 001 002 003 004 005 077 078 079 ADMIRAL 020 AIWA 025 AKAI 004 027 032 AUDIO DYNAMICS 007 026 BELL&HOWELL 018 BROKSONIC 022 CANDLE 002 003 006 008 015 055 CANON 021 056 CITIZEN 002 003 006 008 015 055 COLORTYME 007 CRAIG 002 024 CURTIS MA THES 002 007 008 017 021 025 056 064 066 DAEWOO 003 010 01 1 012 013[...]

English - 45 CABLE BOX Brand Code SAMSUNG 000 001 002 003 004 005 006 007 GI 041 HAMLIN 003 024 031 HIT ACHI 025 030 JERROLD 038 039 MACOM 025 030 MAGNA VOX 019 023 028 OAK 026 P ANASONIC 003 022 027 037 044 PHILIPS 019 021 023 028 PIONEER 004 018 020 044 RCA 014 022 040 REGAL 003 Brand Code REGENCY 015 023 SA 042 043 SCIENTIFIC A TLAN 042 043 SPRU[...]

English - 46 DVD Brand Code P ANASONIC 024 034 124 134 136 137 138 PHILIPS 036 076 ROTEL 1 17 1 18 RIO 120 RCA 023 035 074 075 131 132 RAITE 073 ROWA 038 SAMPO 104 SONY 026 029 126 127 128 129 130 141 SHERWOOD 039 041 SV A 042 SYL V ANIA 043 093 SHARP 140 SANSUI 062 SANYO 062 090 SHINSONIC 094 Brand Code THOMSON 145 TOSHIBA 028 062 076 TECHNICS 139[...]

English - 47 The Wi ndows di splay -setti ngs for a typi cal comp uter are sh own belo w. Th e actu al scree ns on your PC may b e differe nt depen ding upo n your part icular vers ion of Win dows and yo ur parti cular vi deo card. Even if your ac tual scre ens look di ffere nt, the sam e, basic se t-up info rmati on will app ly in almos t all ca s[...]

English - 48 Setting the PC Coarse and Fine T uning of the Image (Image Lock): The purpose of picture quality adjustment is to remove or reduce picture noise. If the noise is not removed by Fine-tuning alone, then adjust the frequency as best as possible (coarse) and Fine-tune again. After the noise has been reduced, re-adjust the picture so that i[...]

English - 49 Y ou can view higher quality pictures by configuring the screen settings in PC Mode. If you set the Home Theatre PC function to On, you can configure the Detail Settings (when Picture Mode is set to Standard or Movie) as in PC Mode. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Setup", t[...]

English - 50 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 front panel. Connect a USB device containing JPEG and/or MP3 les to the WISELINK jack (USB jack) on the side of the TV . If yo[...]

English - 51 Using the WISELINK Menu 1. Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Input”, then press the ENTER/OK button. 2. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “ WISELINK”, then press the ENTER/OK button. 3. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the corresponding USB Memory Device, then press the ENTER/OK button. The [...]

English - 52 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 51) 2. Press the ◄ or ► button to move to “ Photo”, then press the ENTER/OK button. The saved le information is displayed as a folder or le. 3. Press[...]

English - 53 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/OK button. Background Music: Select to choose whether you want to play an MP3 le during a slide show . Press the ?[...]

English - 54 Using the Option Menu 1. Complete Steps 1 to 3 of “Using the WISELINK Menu”. (Refer to page 51) 2. Press the ◄ or ► button to move to “ Photo”, then press the ENTER/OK 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/OK b[...]

English - 55 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 51) 2. Press the ◄ or ► button to move to “ Music”, then press the ENTER/OK button. The saved le information is displayed as a folder or le. 3. Press t[...]

English - 56 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 51 ) 2. Press the ◄ or ► button to move to “ Setup”, then press the ENTER/OK button. 3. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select an item you want, then press the ENTER/OK button. (?[...]

English - 57 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 [...]

English - 58 Setting Up Anynet + The following settings are to use Anynet+ functions. Using the Anynet+ Function 1. Press the Anynet+ button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Setup , then press the ENTER/OK button. 2. Press the ENTER/OK button to select Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) , then press the ENTER/OK button. 3. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to sele[...]

English - 59 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 - 60 Listening through a Receiver Y ou can listen to sound through a receiver instead of the TV speaker . 1. Press the Anynet+ button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Receiver , then press the ENTER/OK button. 2. Press the ◄ or ► button to select to On , then press the ENTER/OK button. Now you can listen to sound through the recei[...]

English - 61 Once the wall mount is installed, the position of your TV can be easily adjustable. W all-Mount Adjustment (Sold separately) Using the Remote Control Buttons Bu tt on O p er at io ns W all-mount angle adjustment T ilt Up, T ilt Down, Move right, Move left Reset Moves to the initial installation position Remembering the position and mov[...]

English - 62 T roubleshooting: Before Contacting Service Personnel 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 public place. The locking device has to be purchased separately . The appearance and locking method may differ from the illustration dep[...]

English - 63 T echnical and Environmental Specications Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice. This device is a Class B digital apparatus. For the power supply and Power Consumption, refer to the label attached to the product. -20˚ ~ 20˚ Stand Swivel (Left / Right) Model Name LE40F8 LE46F8 Screen Size (Diagonal) 4[...]

• 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[...]