Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product LE26R51BD Samsung
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LCD TV LE26R51BD LE 26 R 4 1BD Owner’ s Instr uctions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly , and retain it for future reference. - AFTER SALES SER VICE - Do not hesitate to contact your retailer or service agent if a change in the performance of your product indicates that a faulty condition may be present.
Precautions W hen Displaying a Still Ima ge A still image may cause permanent damage to the TV screen. Do not leave the screen in pause mode for extended periods of time as you may experience temporary or permanent image burn.
Do not leave the screen in pause mode for extended periods of time as you may experience temporary or permanent image burn. Note : If there are borders around the displayed picture (top or sides), then extended viewing could result in the border leaving a trace image on the screen.
English-2 Contents C ONNECTING AND P REP ARING Y OUR TV Viewing the Control Panel ............................................................................................................................... 4 Viewing the Connection Panel ..........
English-3 Contents S ETTING THE O THERS Activating the Child Lock ........................................................................................................................ 45 Setting the Blue Screen Mode ................................
English-4 Viewing the Contr ol P anel SOURCE Displays a menu of all of the available input sources (TV , DTV , Ext.1, Ext.2, A V , S-Video, Component, PC, HDMI). Y ou can also use the SOURCE button on the TV’s control panel to make selections. MENU Press to see an on-screen menu of your TV’s features.
English-5 Viewing the Connection P anel Whenever you connect an audio or video system to your set, ensure that all elements are switched of f . Power Input 01 BN68-00905A-X0Eng.
English-6 Viewing the Connection P anel Connecting an Aerial or Cable Television Network T o view television channels correctly , a signal must be received by the set from one of the following sources.
English-7 Viewing the Connection P anel < LE26R51BD / LE26R41BD > < LE32R51BD / LE32R41BD > Internal Mute Off Internal Mute On Video No Signal Speaker SCART2 Out & Audio Out TV Speaker.
English-8 TV Rear Panel - When not inserting “CI Card” in some channels, “Scramble Signal” is displayed on the screen. - The pairing information containing a telephone number , CI CARD ID, Host ID, and other information will be displayed in about 2~3 minutes.
English-9 PIP functions; ( Refer to pages 33~34 ) PIP : PIP On/Off P / : PI P channel selection SW AP : Interchange the main and sub picture Number buttons for direct channel access Electronic Program Guide (EPG) display Picture freeze (Refer to page 27) The performance of the remote control may be affected by bright light.
English-10 Viewing the Remote Contr ol (T elete xt Functions) P : T eletext next page P : T eletext previous page T eletext Function : Refer to pages 78-80 for details T eletext cancel T eletext hold .
English-11 Installing Batteries in the Remote Contr ol 1 Remove the cover on the rear of the remote control by pressing the symbol ( ) downwards and then pulling firmly to remove it. 2 Install two AAA size batteries. Make sure to match the “+” and “–” ends of the batteries with the diagram inside the compartment.
English-12 Switc hing On and Of f Y our set can be placed in standby mode in order to reduce the power consumption. The standby mode can be useful when you wish to interrupt viewing temporarily (during a meal, for example). 1 Press the POWER button on the remote control.
English-13 Becoming Familiar with the R emote Contr ol The remote control is used mainly to: Change channels and adjust the volume. Set up your set using the on-screen menu system. The following table presents the most frequently used buttons and their functions.
English-14 Plug and Play When the set is initially powered ON, several basic customer settings proceed automatically and subsequently. The following settings are available. 1 If the set is in standby mode, press the POWER button on the remote control.
English-15 Plug and Play Choosing Y our Langua ge If you want to reset this feature... In the case of DTV mode, Plug&Play can not be selected. 1 Press the MENU button. Result : The main menu is displayed. 2 Press the or button to select Setup . Press the ENTER button .
English-16 Storing Channels Automa ticall y Y ou can scan for the frequency ranges available to you (and availability depends on your country). Automatically allocated programme numbers may not correspond to actual or desired programme numbers. However , you can sort numbers manually and clear any channels you do not wish to watch.
English-17 Y ou can store up to 100 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.
English-18 9 If you know the number of the channel to be stored, Press the or button to select Channel and then press the ENTER button. Select C (Air channel) or S (Cable channel) by pressing the or button. Press the button to select channel. Select the required number by pressing the or button and then press the ENTER button.
English-19 Y ou can exclude the channels you chose from the channels you 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.
English-20 Sor ting the Stored Channels Y ou can exchange the numbers of two channels, in order to: Modify the numeric order in which the channels have been automatically stored. Give easily remembered numbers to the channels that you watch most often.
English-21 Assigning Channels Names Channel names will be assigned automatically when channel information is broadcast. These names can be changed, allowing you to assign new names. 1 Press the MENU button. Result : The main menu is displayed. 2 Press the or button to select Channel .
English-22 Fine T uning Channel R eception If the reception is clear , you do not have to fine-tune the channel, as this is done automatically during the search and store operation. If however , the signal is weak or distorted, you may have to fine-tune the channel manually.
English-23 LNA (Lo w Noise Amplifier) If the Set is operating in a weak-signal area, sometimes the LNA function can improve the reception. 1 Press the MENU button. Result : The main menu is displayed. 2 Press the or button to select Channel . Press the ENTER button .
English-24 Changing the Picture Standar d Y ou can select the type of picture which best corresponds to your viewing requirements. 1 Press the MENU button. Result : The main menu is displayed. 2 Press the or button to select Picture . Result : The options available in the Picture group are displayed.
English-25 Adjusting the Custom Pictur e Y our set has several settings which allow you to control picture quality . 1 Press the MENU button. Result : The main menu is displayed. 2 Press the or button to select Picture . Result : The options available in the Picture group are displayed.
English-26 Changing the Colour T one Y ou can select the most comfortable colour tone to your eye. 1 Press the MENU button. Result : The main menu is displayed. 2 Press the or button to select Picture . Result : The options available in the Picture group are displayed.
English-27 Changing the Picture Size Y ou can select the picture size which best corresponds to your viewing requirements. 1 Press the MENU button. Result : The main menu is displayed. 2 Press the or button to select Picture . Result : The options available in the Picture group are displayed.
English-28 Using the Digital NR (Digital Noise Reduction) F eature If the signal received by your television is weak, you can activate this feature to help reduce any static and ghosting that may appear on the screen. 1 Press the MENU button. Result : The main menu is displayed.
English-29 DNIe (Digital Na tural Image engine) Samsung’s new technology brings you more detailed images with contrast and white enhancement. A new image compensation algorithm gives viewers brighter and clearer images. DNIe technology will match every signal to your eyes.
English-30 My Colour Control is to adjust the most preferred colours such as White, Pink, Gold, Blue, Green and Wine without interfering with other colours in order for each consumer to enjoy screen colour of his/her choice. 1 Press the MENU button. Result : The main menu is displayed.
English-31 Dynamic Contrast is to automatically detect distribution of inputted visual signal and adjust to create optimum contrast. 1 Press the MENU button. Result : The main menu is displayed. 2 Press the or button to select Picture . Result : The options available in the Picture group are displayed.
English-32 Brightness Sensor Brightness Sensor is to adjust brightness of screen either automatically or manually by detecting brightness of surrounding environment using light detecting sensor . 1 Press the MENU button. Result : The main menu is displayed.
English-33 Y ou can display a sub-picture within the main picture area of the programme or other input you are currently viewing. This function doesn't work when source is in PC mode or DTV mode. 1 Press the MENU button. Result : The main menu is displayed.
English-34 9 Press the or button to select Position and then press the ENTER button. Select the position of the sub picture by pressing the or button and then press the ENTER button. Result : Y ou can move the sub picture. When the size of sub picture is set to or , this feature does not work.
English-35 Adjusting the V olume Y ou can adjust the volume using your remote control. Press the button to increase the volume. Result : A horizontal bar is displayed and the volume increases until you release the button. The cursor moves to the right to indicate the volume.
English-36 Switc hing the Sound Of f T empor aril y Y ou can switch the sound off temporarily. Example : Y ou wish to answer the telephone. 1 Press the MUTE button. Result : The sound is switched off and “ Mute ” is displayed . 2 When you wish to turn the sound back on, press the MUTE button again or either of the volume buttons.
English-37 Changing the Sound Standar d Adjusting the Sound Settings Y ou can select the type of the special sound effect to be used when watching a given broadcast. 1 Press the MENU button. Result: The main menu is displayed. 2 Press the or button to select Sound .
English-38 Setting the T r uSur round XT (SRS TSXT) TruSurround XT is a patented SRS technology that solves the problem of playing 5.1 multichannel content over two speakers. Trusurround delivers a compelling,virtual surround sound experience through any two-speaker playback system, including internal television speakers.
English-39 Adjusting the V olume A utomatically Each broadcasting station has its own signal conditions, and so it is not easy for you to adjust the volume every time the channel is changed.
English-40 Connecting Headphones 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. Plug a set of headphones into the 3.5mm mini-jack socket on the rear panel of the set.
English-41 Listening to the Sound of the Sub Pictur e When the PIP mode is activated, you can change the sound source from the Main or Sub picture. 1 Press the MENU button. Result : The main menu is displayed. 2 Press the or button to select Sound . Result : The options available in the Sound group are displayed.
English-42 Setting and Displaying the Cur rent Time 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. If you disconnect the power cord, you have to set the clock again.
English-43 Setting the Sleep Timer 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. Result : The main menu is displayed. 2 Press the or button to select Setup .
English-44 Y ou can set the On/Off timers so that the set will: Switch on automatically and tune to the channel of your choice at the time you select. Switch off automatically at the time you select. The first step is to set the television’s clock (refer to “Setting and Displaying the Current Time” on page 42 ).
English-45 Activa ting the Child Lock This feature allows you to prevent unauthorized users, such as children, from watching unsuitable programmes by muting out video and audio.
English-46 If no signal is being received or the signal is very weak, a blue screen automatically replaces the noisy picture background. If you wish to continue viewing the poor picture, you must set the "Blue Screen" mode to "Off".
English-47 Colour Weakness Colour Weakness is a feature that enables those with a Colour Weakness to view images as those with normal colour vision do. The feature provides nine different colour adjustment layers each for red, green and blue. 1 Press the MENU button.
English-48 Selecting a De vice from Exter nal Sour ces Y our set enables you to choose which audio/video signals are output to the external connector . 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ENTER button to select Input. Result : The options available in the Input group are displayed.
English-49 Once you have connected up your various audio and video systems, you can view the different sources by selecting the appropriate input. 1 Check that all the necessary connections have been made. 2 Press the SOURCE button. Result : The edited device and audio status are displayed on top-left of the set.
English-50 T o help you navigate around the on-screen menu system and adjust the various settings available, refer to the following illustration. Available in the Digital TV mode.
English-51 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 D.MENU button. Result: The DTV menu is displayed. 2 Press the or button to select Channel. Press the ENTER button. Result: The options available in the Channel group are displayed.
English-52 Y ou can specify the channel or frequency for a fast channel search. 1 Press the D.MENU button. Result : The DTV menu is displayed. 2 Press the or button to select Channel. Result : The options available in the Channel group are displayed. 3 Press the ENTER button.
English-53 Y ou can edit your favourite channels using the four colour buttons. 1 Press the D.MENU button. Result : The DTV menu is displayed. 2 Press the or button to select Channel . Press the ENTER button. Result : The options available in the Channel group are displayed.
English-54 Move 1 In the Favourite Channels menu, select the required channel using the or button. 2 Press the green button. Result : A “ ”icon is displayed on the left side of the channel name. 3 Press the or button to select the channel that you want to move, and press the green or ENTER button.
English-55 Y ou can display a list of all channels or your favourite channels. 1 Press the CH.LIST button. Result: The channel list is displayed. 2 T o toggle between your favourite channels and all channels, use the yellow button. Y our favourite channels are only displayed if they were previously set in the Favourite Channels menu.
English-56 While viewing a channel, additional information about the current programme may be displayed. 1 While viewing a programme, press the INFO button. Result : The programme information is displayed. 2 T o display programme information about other channels, press the or button.
English-57 Y ou can display EPG information at any time while watching digital programmes. The EPG ( E lectronic P rogramme G uide) 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.
English-58 5 To Display the Now & Next Guide and the Full Guide Display the Favourites list and the All Channels list View Categories Exit the guide W atch a programme in the EPG list View programme information 6 Press the D.MENU button to return to the previous menu or press the EXIT button to return to normal viewing.
English-59 If you make a scheduled viewing list of programs you may like to see, the channel will be automatically switched to the scheduled program at the scheduled time even if you are watching another program. viewing list 1 Press the D.MENU button.
English-60 Y ou can preset the default guide style. 1 Press the D.MENU button. Result : The options available in the Guide group are displayed. 2 Press the ENTER button. 3 Select to the Default Guide by pressing the or button. 4 Press the ENTER button.
English-61 In the EPG menu, you can display all channels or favourite channels. 1 Press the D.MENU button. Result : The options available in the Guide group are displayed. 2 Press the ENTER button. 3 Select the your required guide ( Now & Next Guide or Full Guide ) by pressing the or button.
English-62 Y ou can change the colours for Categories. 1 Press the D.MENU button. Result : The options available in the Guide group are displayed. 2 Press the ENTER button. 3 Select the your required guide ( Now & Next Guide or Full Guide ) by pressing the or button.
English-63 Y ou can set the translucency of memu. 1 Press the D.MENU button. Result : The DTV menu is displayed. 2 Press the or button to select Preference. Result : The options available in the Preference group are displayed. 3 Press the ENTER button.
English-64 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).
English-65 Y ou can activate or deactivate the subtitle. 1 Press the D.MENU button. Result : The DTV menu is displayed. 2 Press the or button to select Feature. Result : The options available in the Feature group are displayed. 3 Press the ENTER button.
English-66 Y ou can change the default value for subtitle and audio languages. Displays the language information for the incoming stream. 1 Press the D.MENU button. Result : The DTV menu is displayed. 2 Press the or button to select Feature. Result : The options available in the Feature group are displayed.
English-67 Y ou can view your product information. For service or repair , please contact a Samsung approved dealer . 1 Press the D.MENU button. Result : The DTV menu is displayed. 2 Press the or button to select System. Result : The options available in the System group are displayed.
English-68 Y ou can get information about the signal status. 1 Press the D.MENU button. Result : The DTV menu is displayed. 2 Press the or button to select System. Result : The options available in the System group are displayed. 3 Press the ENTER button.
English-69 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 Television signal. It will automatically detect these signals and display the software upgrade banner .
English-70 This contains information on CAM inserted in the CI slot and displays it. 1 Press the D.MENU button. Result : The DTV menu is displayed. 2 Press the or button to select System. Result : The options available in the System group are displayed.
English-71 This enables the user to select from the CAM-provided menu. 1 Press the D.MENU button. Result : The DTV menu is displayed. 2 Press the or button to select System . Result : The options available in the System group are displayed. 3 Press the ENTER button.
English-72 Y ou can reset the values stored to the factory default values. The Reset operation deletes all channel information and user preferences returning all values to their default factory state. 1 Press the D.MENU button. Result : The DTV menu is displayed.
English-73 Setting up Y our PC Software ( Based on W indo ws XP ) The Windows display-settings for a typical computer are shown below . But the actual screens on your PC will probably be different, depending upon your particular version of Windows and your particular video card.
English-74 Auto adjustment allows the PC screen of set to self-adjust to the incoming PC video signal. The values of fine, coarse and position are adjusted automatically . After selecting PC mode, follow the instruction. 1 Press the MENU button. Result : The main menu is displayed.
English-75 Coar se and Fine T uning of the Ima ge 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.
English-76 Changing the Image P osition After selecting PC mode, follow the instruction. 1 Press the MENU button. Result : The main menu is displayed. 2 Press the or button to select Setup . Press the ENTER button. 3 Press the or button to select PC .
English-77 Initializing the Image Settings Y ou can replace all image settings with the factory default values. After selecting PC mode, follow the instruction. 1 Press the MENU button. Result : The main menu is displayed. 2 Press the or button to select Setup .
English-78 T eletext Decoder Most set channels carry “ teletext ”, pages of written information that provide information such as: T elevision programme times. News bulletins and Weather forecasts. Sports results. Subtitles for the hard of hearing.
English-79 Press the number buttons on the remote control to enter the page number directly: 1 Enter the three-digit page number listed in the contents by pressing the corresponding numeric buttons. Result : The current page counter is incremented and the page is then displayed.
English-80 Using Faste xt 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.
English-55 T r oubleshooting: Bef or e Contacting Ser vice P er sonnel Before contacting Samsung after-sales service, perform the following simple checks. If you cannot solve the problem using the instructions below, note the model and serial number of your set and contact your local dealer .
English-82 Installing the Wall Mount Kit (LE26R51BD, LE26R41BD) This installation is to be used when attaching the wall mount to a concrete wall. When attaching to other building materials, please contact your nearest dealer .
English-83 Installing the Wall Mount Kit (LE26R51BD, LE26R41BD) 2 T urn the power off and unplug the power cord from the outlet. Place the TV faced down on a soft cloth or cushion on a table. Remove the four screws from the back of the TV . Separate the stand from the TV .
English-84 Installing the Wall Mount Kit (LE32R51BD, LE32R41BD) This installation is to be used when attaching the wall mount to a concrete wall. When attaching to other building materials, please contact your nearest dealer .
English-85 Installing the Wall Mount Kit (LE32R51BD, LE32R41BD) 2 T urn the power off and unplug the power cord from the outlet. Place the TV faced down on a soft cloth or cushion on a table. Remove the four screws from the back of the TV . Separate the stand from the TV .
English-86 Installing the Stand (LE26R51BD, LE26R41BD , LE32R51BD, LE32R41BD) 1. Lower the TV set in the direction of the arrow and fix the stand. 2. Use the four screws to tightly fix the stand.
English-87 Using the Anti-T heft K ensington Loc k 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 depending on the manufacturer .
English-88 T echnical and En vir onmental Specifica tions Model Name LE26R51BD / LE26R41BD LE32R51BD / LE32R41BD Panel Size 26” Diagonal (16:9) 32” Diagonal (16:9) Display Size 575.77(H) x323.71(V) mm 697.68 (H) x392.26 (V) mm (22.67(H) x 12.74(V) inches) (27.
English-89 Display Mode (PC) Both screen position and size will vary depending on the type of PC monitor and its resolution. The table below shows all of the display modes that are supported: Mode Resolution Horizontal V ertical Pixel Clock Sync Polarity Frequency (kHz) Frequency (Hz) Frequency (MHz) (H/V) IBM 640 x 480 31.
English-90 Pin Configur ations SCART Connector Pin Signal 1 Audio output R 2 Audio input R 3 Audio output L 4 Audio chassis return 5 V ideo chassis return (RGB blue) 6 Audio input L 7 RGB blue input 8.
English-91 W iring the Mains P ow er Suppl y Plug (UK Only) 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.
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