LCD TV LCD TV LE26M5 LE32M5 LE40M5 LE46M5 - AFTER SALES SERVICE - 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. Owner's Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. 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. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate this from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product, or their local government office, for details of where and how they can take this item for environmentally safe recycling. Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract. This product should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal. LE26M5/LE32M5/LE40M5/LE46M5 ON-SCREEN MENUS PC DISPLAY PICTURE IN PICTURE (PIP) TELETEXT This device is a Class B digital apparatus. Register your product at www.samsung.com/global/register BN68-00926D-00 Precautions When Displaying a Still Image A still image may cause permanent damage to the TV screen. · Digital Ready TV: When you select the regular screen (4:3) mode to watch an SD-grade digital broadcast (and the Set-Top Box output is 480p). Although digital broadcasting must be in the wide screen (16:9) HD format, broadcasters sometimes show programs made originally in the regular screen format (4:3) by converting the signals into digital form, in which case the left and right side edges of the screen are cropped. Note : If the borders at the left, right and the center of the screen remain fixed for an extended period of time, the amount of light transmission will also remain varied and as a result the borders may leave traces. · Digital Ready TV: When you select the wide screen (16:9) mode to watch an SD-grade digital broadcast (and the Set-Top Box output is 1080i). Do not leave the screen in pause mode for extended periods of time as you may experience temporary or permanent image burn. · Digital Ready TV: When the TV receives HD-grade signals (and the Set-Top Box output is 1080i). When you watch a digital HD-grade broadcast on a regular (4:3) TV with the screen size "16:9" or "Panorama" selected, you will be able to watch the program but the top and bottom edges of the screen will be cropped. Note : If the borders at the top, bottom and the center of the screen remain fixed for an extended period of time, the amount of light transmission will also remain varied and as a result the borders may leave traces. Do not leave the screen in pause mode for extended periods of time as you may experience temporary or permanent image burn. · Integrated Digital TV (Wide-screen): When the TV receives SD-grade (regular) broadcasting signals (receives 480p regular signals). · Digital Ready TV (wide-screen): digital TV: When the TV receives SD-grade (regular) broadcasting signals (with a Set-Top Box). Although digital broadcasting must be in the wide screen (16:9) HD format, broadcasters sometimes show programs made originally in the regular screen format (4:3) by converting the signals into digital form, in which case the left and right side edges of the screen are cropped. Note : If the borders at the left, right and the center of the screen remain fixed for an extended period of time, the amount of light transmission will also remain varied and as a result the borders may leave traces. · When you watch an analog (regular) broadcast on a wide-screen TV (with the 4:3 screen mode selected). Do not leave the screen in pause mode for extended periods of time as you may experience temporary or permanent image burn. · When you watch a DVD, CD or a video in wide-screen (21:9) format on a wide-screen (16:9) TV. · When you connect a computer or a game console to the TV and select the 4:3 screen mode. If you connect a DVD player, computer or a game console to the wide-screen TV and watch a movie or play a game in regular (4:3) or wide (21:9) screen mode, the left and right side edges, or the top and bottom edges of the screen will be cropped. Note : If the borders at the left, right and the center of the screen remain fixed for an extended period of time, the amount of light transmission will also remain varied and as a result the borders may leave traces. Do not leave the screen in pause mode for extended periods of time as you may experience temporary or permanent image burn. Contents CONNECTING AND PREPARING YOUR TV Viewing the Control Panel ......................................................................................... Viewing the Connection Panel................................................................................... - Connecting an Aerial or Cable Television Network ............................................... - Connecting Component Devices (DTV/DVD) ....................................................... - Connecting External A/V Devices .......................................................................... - SERVICE ................................................................................................................ - Connecting Set-Top Box, VCR or DVD ................................................................. - Connecting HDMI/DVI ............................................................................................ - Connecting Computer ............................................................................................ - Connecting AUDIO ................................................................................................. - Kensington Lock ..................................................................................................... Viewing the Remote Control (All Functions Except Teletext) ................................... Viewing the Remote Control (Teletext Functions)..................................................... Installing Batteries in the Remote Control................................................................. Switching On and Off ................................................................................................. Placing Your Television in Standby Mode ................................................................. Becoming Familiar with the Remote Control ............................................................ Plug and Play ............................................................................................................. Choosing Your Language .......................................................................................... 4 5 7 7 7 7 7 8 8 8 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 26 27 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 35 36 36 37 37 SETTING THE CHANNELS Storing Channels Automatically................................................................................. Storing Channels Manually........................................................................................ Editing the Channels.................................................................................................. Sorting the Stored Channels ..................................................................................... Assigning Channels Names ...................................................................................... Fine Tuning Channel Reception ................................................................................ SETTING THE PICTURE Changing the Picture Standard ................................................................................. Adjusting the Custom Picture .................................................................................... Changing the Colour Tone ......................................................................................... Resetting the Picture Settings to the Factory Defaults............................................. Changing the Picture Size ......................................................................................... Freezing the Current Picture...................................................................................... Using the Digital NR (Digital Noise Reduction) Feature........................................... DNIe (Digital Natural Image engine) ......................................................................... My Colour Control ...................................................................................................... Dynamic Contrast....................................................................................................... Brightness Sensor...................................................................................................... Viewing the Picture In Picture (PIP) .......................................................................... SETTING THE SOUND Adjusting the Volume ................................................................................................. Switching the Sound Off Temporarily ........................................................................ Selecting the Sound Mode ........................................................................................ Changing the Sound Standard .................................................................................. Adjusting the Sound Settings .................................................................................... English-2 Contents SETTING THE SOUND Setting the TruSurround XT (SRS TSXT) .......................................................... Adjusting the Volume Automatically.................................................................... Connecting Headphones .................................................................................... Selecting the Internal Mute ................................................................................ Listening to the Sound of the Sub Picture.......................................................... 38 39 40 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 54 55 56 57 58 60 62 63 64 65 66 SETTING THE TIME Setting and Displaying the Current Time............................................................ Setting the Sleep Timer ...................................................................................... Switching the Television On and Off Automatically ............................................ Activating the Child Lock .................................................................................... SETTING THE OTHERS Setting the Blue Screen Mode ............................................................................ Selecting the Melody .......................................................................................... Selecting a Device from External Sources ........................................................ Viewing Pictures from External Sources ............................................................ SETTING THE PC Setting up Your PC Software (Based on Windows XP) .................................... Adjusting the PC Screen Automatically .............................................................. Coarse and Fine Tuning of the Image................................................................ Changing the Image Position.............................................................................. Initializing the Image Settings ............................................................................ USING THE TELETEXT FEATURE Teletext Decoder.................................................................................................. Displaying the Teletext Information .................................................................... Selecting a Specific Teletext Page...................................................................... Using Fastext to Select a Teletext Page ............................................................ RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE Troubleshooting: Before Contacting Service Personnel .................................... Installing the Wall Mount Kit (LE26M5) .............................................................. Installing the Wall Mount Kit (LE32M5, LE40M5, LE46M5) .............................. Installing the Stand (LE26M5, LE32M5) ............................................................ Using the Anti-Theft Kensington Lock ................................................................ Technical and Environmental Specifications .................................................... Display Mode (PC) .................................... ...