Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product LN46A500T1F Samsung
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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”.
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English - 2 List of Features Adjustable picture settings that can be stored in the TV’ s memory . Automatic timer to turn the TV on and of f. A special sleep timer . Excellent Digital Interface: With a built-in HD digital tuner , non-subscription HD broadcasts can be viewed with no Cable Box/Satellite receiver (Set-T op Box) needed.
English - 3 Viewing the Control Panel Buttons on the Lower-Right Part of the Panel The buttons on the lower-right panel control your TV’ s basic features, including the on-screen menu. T o use the more advanced features, you must use the remote control.
English - 4 Viewing the Connection Panel Use the connection panel jacks to connect A/V components that will be connected continuously , such as DVD players or a VCR. For more information on connecting equipment, see pages 6~1 1. [TV Rear Panel] The product color and shape may vary depending on the model.
English - 5 Remote Control Y ou can use the remote control up to a distance of about 23 feet from the TV . 1 POWER T urns the TV on and off. 2 TV Selects the TV mode directly . 3 NUMERIC BUTTONS Press to directly select the channel. 4 Press to select additional channels (digital and analog) being broadcast by the same station.
English - 6 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.
English - 7 Connecting Cable TV T o connect to a cable TV system, follow the instructions below . Cable without a Cable Box 1. Plug the incoming cable into the ANT IN terminal on the back of the TV . Because this TV is cable-ready , you do not need a cable box to view unscrambled cable channels.
English - 8 Connecting a DVD Player or Cable Box/Satellite receiver (Set-T op Box) via HDMI This connection can only be made if there is an HDMI Output connector on the external device. 1. Connect an HDMI Cable between the HDMI IN (1 or 2) jack on the TV and the HDMI jack on the DVD Player or Cable Box/Satellite receiver (Set-T op Box).
English - 9 Connecting a Camcorder They allow you to view the camcorder tapes without using a VCR. 1. Connect a Video Cable between the A V IN [Y/VIDEO] jack on the TV and the VIDEO OUT jack on the camcorder . 2. Connect Audio Cables between the A V IN [R-AUDIO-L] jacks on the TV and the AUDIO OUT jacks on the camcorder .
English - 10 Connecting a VCR Video Connection These instructions assume that you have already connected your TV to an antenna or a cable TV system (according to the instructions on pages 6~7). Skip step 1 if you have not yet connected to an antenna or a cable system.
English - 11 Connecting a Digital Audio System The rear panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a Digital Audio System (Home theater/Receiver) to your TV . 1. Connect an Optical Cable between the “DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL)” jacks on the TV and the Digital Audio Input jacks on the Digital Audio System.
English - 12 T urning the TV On and Off Press the POWER button on the remote control. Y ou can also use the POWER button on the TV . Operation Plug & Play Feature When the TV is initially powered on, basic settings proceed automatically and subsequently .
English - 13 8. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to highlight the time zone for your local area. Press the ENTER button. If you have received a digital signal, the time will be set automatically . If not, see page 45 to set the clock. 9. The message “Enjoy your watching.
English - 14 Adjusting the V olume Using the V olume Button 1. Press the VOL – or VOL + button to increase or decrease the volume. Using the MUTE button At any time, you can cut off the sound using the MUTE button. 1. Press MUTE button and the sound cuts off.
English - 15 Using the TOOLS Button Y ou can use the TOOLS button to select your frequently used functions quickly and easily . The “T OOLS” menu changes depending on which external input mode you are viewing. 1. Press the TOOLS button. The “TOOLS” menu will appear .
English - 16 Storing Channels in Memory (Automatic Method) 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 “Auto Program”, then press the ENTER button.
English - 17 T o Select the Source Use to select TV or other external input sources such as DVD players or Cable Box/Satellite receivers (Set-T op Box) connected to the TV . Use to select the input source of your choice. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu.
English - 18 Picture Control 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 to select “Mode”.
English - 19 Adjusting the Detailed Settings Samsung’s new TVs allow you to make even more precise picture settings than previous models. See below to adjust detailed picture settings. Activating Detailed Settings 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu.
English - 20 Adjusting the Gamma Y ou can adjust the Primary Color (Red, Green, Blue) Intensity . (-3 ~ +3) 8. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Gamma”, then press the ENTER button. 9. Press the ◄ or ► button to decrease or increase the value.
English - 21 Adjusting the White Balance Y ou can adjust the color temperature for more natural picture colors. 17. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “White Balance”, then press the ENTER button. 18. Select the required option by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button, then press the ENTER button.
English - 22 Resetting the Picture Settings to the Factory Defaults 1. T o select the desired picture mode, follow the “Changing the Picture Standard” instructions numbers 1 and 2. (see page 18) 2. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Picture Reset”, then press the ENTER button.
English - 23 ConguringPictureOptions Activating Picture Options 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.
English - 24 When Double ( , ) mode has been set in PIP , the Picture Size cannot be set. T emporary image retention may occur when viewing a static image on the set for more than two hours. After selecting “Zoom1”, “Zoom2” or “Wide Fit” : Press the ◄ or ► button to select “Position”, then press the ENTER button.
English - 25 Setting the Digital Noise Reduction 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. 1. Follow the “Activating Picture Options” instructions numbers 1 and 2.
English - 26 Setting the Film Mode The TV can be set to automatically sense and process lm signals from all sources and adjust the picture for optimum quality . 1. Follow the “Activating Picture Options” instructions numbers 1 and 2. (Refer to page 23) 2.
English - 27 Viewing Picture-in-Picture Y ou can use the PIP feature to simultaneously watch the TV tuner (analog broadcasts only) and one external video source. (See page 33 to select the PIP picture sound.) This product has one built-in tuner , which does not allow PIP to function in the same mode.
English - 28 Changing the PIP Channel 5. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Air/Cable”, then press the ENTER button. 6. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Air” or “Cable”, then press the ENTER button. 7. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Channel”, then press the ENTER button.
English - 29 Sound Control Changing the Sound Standard Y ou can select the sound mode to best suit the programming you’re watching. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button.
English - 30 4. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select a particular frequency to adjust. Press the ◄ or ► button to increase or decrease the level of the particular frequency . Mode : Selects the sound mode among the predened settings. Balance L/R : Adjusts the balance between the right and left speaker.
English - 31 Choosing Preferred Language The digital-TV transmission system is capable of simultaneous transmission of many audio tracks (for example, simultaneous translations of the program into foreign languages). Select the language you would like to hear the audio track in.
English - 32 Automatic V olume Control Reduces the differences in volume level among broadcasters. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button. 2. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Auto V olume”, then press the ENTER button.
English - 33 Listening to the Sound of the Sub (PIP) Picture When the PIP feature is activated, you can listen to the sound of the sub (PIP) picture. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button.
English - 34 Managing Channels Using this menu, you can Add/Delete or set Favorite channels and use the program guide for digital broadcasts. Viewing All Channels Show all currently available channels. T o use the Channel List function, rst run “Auto Program” (see page 16).
English - 35 Erasing and Adding Channels Y ou can delete or add a channel to display the channels you want. 1. Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Channel”, then press the ENTER button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Channel List”, then press the ENTER button.
English - 36 Setting Y our Favorite Channels Y ou can set channels you watch frequently as favorites. 1. Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Channel”, then press the ENTER button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Channel List”, then press the ENTER button.
English - 37 Reserving a Program (Timer V iewing) If you reserve a program you want to watch, the channel is automatically switched to the reserved channel in the Channel List; even when you are watching another channel. T o reserve a program, set the current time rst.
English - 38 ConrmingaViewingReservation Y ou can view , modify or delete a reservation. 1. Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Channel”, then press the ENTER button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Channel List”, then press the ENTER button.
English - 39 Labeling Channels - Analog Channels can labeled so that their call letters appear whenever the channel is selected. 1. Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Channel”, then press the ENTER button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Channel List”, then press the ENTER button.
English - 40 Clearing Scrambled Channels - Digital The “Clear Scrambled Channel” function is used to lter out scrambled channels after “Auto Program” is completed. This process may take up to 20~30 minutes. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu.
English - 41 Checking the Digital-Signal Strength Unlike analog channels, which can vary in reception quality from “snowy” to clear , digital (HDTV) channels have either perfect reception quality or you will not receive them at all. So, unlike analog channels, you cannot ne tune a digital channel.
English - 42 Using Y our TV as a Computer (PC) Display Setting Up Y our PC Software (Based on Windows XP) The Windows display-settings for a typical computer are shown below . The actual screens on your PC will probably be different, depending upon your particular version of Windows and your particular video card.
English - 43 Setting up the TV with your PC How to Auto Adjust Use the Auto “Adjust function” to have the TV set automatically adjust the video signals it receives. The function also automatically ne-tunes the settings and adjusts the frequency values and positions.
English - 44 Changing the Screen Position Adjust the PC’s screen positioning if it does not t the TV screen. Preset: Press the SOURCE button to select PC mode. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “ Picture”, then press the ENTER button.
English - 45 Setting the Clock Setting the clock is necessary in order to use the various timer features of the TV . Also, you can check the time while watching the TV . (Just press the INFO button.) Option 1: Setting the Clock Manually 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu.
English - 46 Option 2: Setting the Clock Automatically The Clock can be set automatically if you are receiving a digital signal. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button.
English - 47 Setting the Sleep Timer The sleep timer automatically shuts off the TV after a preset time (30, 60, 90, 120, 150 and 180 minutes). 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button.
English - 48 Setting the On/Off Timer 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “T ime”, then press the ENTER button. 2. Three different On/Off Timer Settings can be made.
English - 49 Selecting a Menu Language 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Language”, then press the ENTER button. 2. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “English”, “Español” or “Français”.
English - 50 3. The “V -Chip” screen will appear . Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Change PIN”, then press the ENTER button. The Change PIN screen will appear . Choose any 4 digits for your PIN and enter them. As soon as the 4 digits are entered, the “Conrm new PIN.
English - 51 How to Set up Restrictions Using the TV Parental Guidelines First, set up a personal identication number (PIN) and enable the V -Chip. (See previous section.) Parental restrictions can be set up using either of two methods: The TV guidelines or the MP AA rating.
English - 52 How to Set up Restrictions Using the MP AA Ratings: G, PG, PG-13, R, NC-17, X, NR The MP AA rating system uses the Motion Picture Association of America (MP AA) system and its main application is for movies.
English - 53 How to Set up Restrictions Using the Canadian English 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 “V -Chip”, then press the ENTER button.
English - 54 How to Set up Restrictions Using the Canadian French 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 “V -Chip”, then press the ENTER button.
English - 55 Using the V -Chip for Digital channels Parental restriction information can be used while watching DTV channels. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button.
English - 56 Viewing Closed Captions (On-Screen T ext Messages) - Analog The Analog Caption function operates in either analog TV channel mode or when a signal is supplied from an external device to TV . (Depending on the broadcasting signal, the Analog Caption function may operate on digital channels.
English - 57 Viewing Closed Captions (On-Screen T ext Messages) - Digital The Digital Captions function operates on digital channels. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button.
English - 58 Adjusting the TV On/Off Melody Sound A melody sound can be set to come on when the TV is powered On or Of f. 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 “ External Settings”, then press the ENTER button.
English - 59 Using the Energy Saving Feature This feature adjusts the brightness of the TV in order to reduce power consumption. When watching TV at night, set the "Energy Saving “ mode option to “High” to reduce eye fatigue as well as power consumption.
English - 60 Upgrading the Software Samsung may offer upgrades for TV's rmware in the future. Please contact the Samsung call center at 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) to receive information about downloading upgrades and using a USB drive. Upgrades will be possible by connecting a USB drive to the USB port located on your TV .
English - 61 Self diagnosis Picture T est If you think you have a picture problem, perform the picture test. Check the color pattern on the screen to see if the problem still exists. 1. Press and hold the button for more than 5 seconds. “Self Diagnostic T est” appears on the screen.
English - 62 What is Anynet + ? Anynet + is a function that enables you to control all connected Samsung devices that support Anynet + with your Samsung TV’s remote. About Anynet + Connecting Anynet + Devices The Anynet + system can be used only with Samsung devices that have the Anynet + feature.
English - 63 Setting Up Anynet + The following settings help set the Anynet + functions. T o use the Anynet+ Function, Anynet + (HDMI-CEC) must be set to On 1. Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Application”, then press the ENTER button.
English - 64 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. Device List Displays the Anynet + device list.
English - 65 Listening through a Receiver (Home theater) Y ou can listen to sound through a receiver instead of the TV speaker . 1. Press the TOOLS button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Receiver”. 2. Press the ◄ or ► button to select to “On”.
English - 66 T roubleshooting If the TV seems to have a problem, rst try this list of possible problems and solutions. If none of these troubleshooting tips apply , call Samsung customer service at 1-800-SAMSUNG. Problem Possible Solution Poor picture.
English - 67 Problem Possible Solution Screen is black and power indicator light blinks steadily . On your computer check: Power , Signal Cable. The TV is using its power management system. Move the computer's mouse or press any key on the keyboard.
English - 68 Installing the Stand 1. Attach your LCD TV to the stand. T wo or more people should carry the TV . Make sure to distinguish between the front and back of the stand when attaching it. T o make sure the TV is installed on the stand at a proper level, do not apply excess downward pressure to the upper left of right sides of the TV .
English - 69 Auto W all-Mount Adjustment (Sold separately) Once the auto wall mount is installed, your TV’ s position can be easily adjusted. TV Rear Panel Auto Wall-Mount EX-LINK Cable (Not supplied) Entering the menu 1. Press the ▲, ▼, ◄ or ► button on your remote control.
English - 70 W allMountKitSpecications(VESA) Install your wall mount on a solid wall perpendicular to the oor . When attaching to other building materials, please contact your nearest dealer . If installed on a ceiling or slanted wall, it may fall and result in severe personal injury .
English - 71 Using the Anti-Theft Kensington Lock The Kensington Lock is a device used to physically x the system when using it in a public place. The appearance and locking method may differ from the illustration depending on the manufacturer . Refer to the manual provided with the Kensington Lock for proper use.
English - 72 Securing the TV to the W all Caution: Pulling, pushing, or climbing on the TV may cause the TV to fall. In particular , ensure your children do not hang over or destabilize the TV; doing so may cause the TV to tip over , causing serious injuries or death.
English - 73 Specications Model Name LN40A500T1F LN46A500T1F Screen Size (Diagonal) 40 inches (40.04 inches measured diagonally) 46 inches (46.06 inches measured diagonally) PC Resolution 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz Sound Output 10W x 2 10W x 2 Dimensions (WxDxH) Body With stand 38.
English - 74 Dimensions LN40A500T1F TOP VIEW JACK P ANEL DET AIL 3.45”H X 8.96”W 628 687 607 887 499.5 300 87.2 971 FRONT VIEW / SIDE VIEW 7.9 (200 mm) 7.9 (200 mm) REAR VIEW NOTE: All drawings are not necessarily to scale. Some dimensions are subject to change without prior notice.
English - 75 Dimensions LN46A500T1F TOP VIEW JACK P ANEL DET AIL 3.45”H X 8.96”W 706.2 768 700 1020.2 574.4 326 104.2 1 106.3 FRONT VIEW / SIDE VIEW 23.6 (600 mm) 15.7 (400 mm) REAR VIEW NOTE: All drawings are not necessarily to scale. Some dimensions are subject to change without prior notice.
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