Samsung LN-S2641D User manual

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Precautions When Displaying aStill Image
A still image may cause permanen_ aamage to the TV screen.
• DO not display a still image on the LCD oanel for more than 2 hours as i[can cause screen image re[entlon.
This image retention is also Known as screen u_ n.
To avoid such image retention, ,9auce _ne degree o[ brightness ana contrast of the screen when c splaying a Siiii image
Watching the LCD TV in 4:3 format for a long period of time may leave traces of 3oraers displayed on the left, righl and center of the screen
causea oy [he difference of Ilgnt emission on [ne screen.
Playing a DVD or a game console may cause a similar effect to the screen.
Damages cause(] oy ihe above effect are not covered by the Warranty.
• Displaying S[lll images from Video games and PC for longer man a ceRaln oerlod of time may produce Dadial after-images
To Drevent this effect, reduce the 'brlgnmess ana contras[ when alSplay lg S[11images.
Precautions &prendre lots de I'affichage d'une image fixe
Une image fixe peu_ causer aes aommages irr6m6diables & 1'6cran du t616viseul.
• N'affichez 3as une image fixe sur 1'6cran COD olus de 2 heures. Cela Dourrali [ ovoquer une remanence ae iimage a l ecran.
Cette r6manence de I'image es[ egalement appelee brt_lure de I'ecran
Dour evlter une Telle remanence ae iimage a iecran reaulsez 12lumlnosl_ e[ le contrasTe de Iecran Iorsaue /ous aissez une image fixe affich6e.
Regaraer 6cran LCD du t616viseur en format 4:3 oenaant une iongue pcrlode peut lalsser des [races ae bordures & gauche,
a arolte et au centre ae iecrar a cause ae la diff6rence d'6mission de lumi_re sur 1'6cran.
La lecture d'un DVD ou rutilisation d'une console de leu peut avoir un effet similaire sur 1'6cran.
)rovoques par bs effets aui Dr6ceaent ne sonT Das co_er[s par la garantle.
• L'affichage d'images fixes de jeux vlaeo ei a or_lnateurs pendant plus Iongtemps qu'une perlode specifiaue oeu[ [ _voauer aes remanences.
Pour 6viter cela. reaulsez 18lumlnosl[e el le comraste iors ae I'afflchage d'images fixes.
Precauciones al mostrar en la pantafia una imagen fi_a
L8 imagen fija puede causar dal_os Dermanentes en la oanTalla ael ieleVlSO_
• No deje una imagen fij8 en la pantalla LCD durante mas de dos nora_ y8 que se Doarl8 Dloauclr una re[enclor" ae la imagen en 12 oan_alla. Este fenomeno Qe
retenclon ae imagenes [amDlen se aenomlna auemadura de Dantalla
13ara evfiar aue se Droduzca esa Dersls[encla ae la imagen_ reQuzca el nlvel ae luminosldad y de contras[e ae la bahia a cuar _o roues[re imag_/es fijas
El uso del televisor LCD en formate 4:3 durante un tiemDo prolongado puede deJar ras_ros ae Doraes en laS Dar[es izauleraa.
aerecna y central ae la pantella debido a las diforencias en la emlslOn lumlnlCa ae la DanTalla.
L.a rel3roducci6n de un DVD o el uso de una consola de videoJuegos pueden _ t)vocar un efecte similar en la oantana.
D,eDroducir un DVD o una vlaeoconsol8 Duede causar un e[ecte similar _ / la panTalla. La garan_la no CUDre estes dal_os.
•,er imagenes flJaS de videoJuegos y 30 durante mas tiemDo del indlcado Duede [ _dUClr testes de imagenes parolaleS.
Para evitar este efecto reduzca el 'brillo' y el 'contraste' cuando yea imagenes fljas

Contents
• List of Featu es 2
• Accessories ........................................................................................ 2
• V _wlng the Con( ol Pane, 3
•clewing the Conneclion Panel .......................... a
• Remote ConLrol ........ 6
• Installing Batteries in the Remote Control ......................................... 7
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• Connecgng VHF and UHF Antennas
• Connecti lg C _ule TV. 8
• Con,,ecung a VCR ........
• Connecung an S-VHS VCR ..............................................................
• Con kec[ilg a Camcorder (LN-S3241D/LN-S4041C 1[
• Connecung a DVD Player ................................................................ 1L
• Connecti lg a DVD PlayedSel-Tou Box via DVt C
• Connecti lg a DVD Player/Set-Top Box via HDMI ""
SelectJr) teeAntenna 32
Setting the Channel Manager. 32
• To set-up Your Favedte Channels ............................................... 33
• Using the Channel Lists .... 34
• Viewing the Channel Lists 34
• Labeling Channels 35
• Fine Tu _'_ j Analog Cnannels. 35
• Checiqng the Digital-Signal Strength 36
• LNA (Low Noise AmolJfier) 36
• using Your TV as a Computar (PC) Displa} 37
• Display Modes 37
• SeNng up the TV with your PC 38
• Connecting a Digital.Audio System .................................................... "" - _, ___
• Con kec[ilg an Aml311fier/DVD Home Theater .................................... 12 ___
• ConnecgngaPC 12 • SegJnc the Clock 40
• Turning the TV On ar ] Off 3
• Plug & Pin} Fea_re. 13
• Changing Channels. 1_
• Adjusbng me VOlume ......................................................................... 15
• Viewing the Display ........................................................................... 15
•viewing (he Menus ........ 1
• Memorizing the Channels... 16 •
• Setting Up Your Remote Control ...................................................... "
• To Selectthe Source aeDenalng on the moaeg .......... 22
• To Edit the thDut Source Name aepenalng on me moael ............... 22
• Using Automatic Picture Settings 23
• Aajustlng the ColorTone 24
• DNle Demo(DJgltal Natural Image engine 24
• Changing the Screen Size 25
• Freezing the Picture 2_
• Viewing PJcturedn-PJctare 2_
• Customizing :he Sound 28
• Using Automatic Sound Settings 2_
• Semng me TruSt rround XT 28
• Choosteg a Multi-Channel Sound MTSI tra@ - Digital 29
• 3hoosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS) track - Analog 29
• Selecting me ir :ernal Mute 30
• Automal c volume Conttol 30
• Setting the On/Off Melod 31
1 Listening to the Sound of the Sub (PIP/Picture 31
• Selectff _ a Menu Language 43
• Setting me Blue Screen Mode 43
• Seleciir j [he Film Mode z[a
• D gital Noise ReductJor 44
• uslr ) the Game Mode. 44
viewing Close J Cautions (On-Screen Text Messages) - Analog _5
View(ng Closed Captions (On-Screen Text Messages) - Digital .. 46
Menu Transparency Level 47
using tl e Energy Saving Feature 47
Setting the Function Help 48
Using the V-Chip 48
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• aem tying Problems 54
• ns[alllng the Stand 55
• Disconnecting the Stand 55
• nstalung the Wall Mount Kff LN-S2641Dt 56
• nstalung me Wall Mount Kit (LN-S3241D/LN-S4041D 57
• Using the Ant_-Theft Kensington Lock 58
• Specifications 58
Symbol i Press mportant Note One=Touch
Button
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General Information
List of Features
* Adjustable picture settings that can be stored in the TV's memory.
* Automatic timer to turn the TV on and off.
* A special sleep timer.
*V-Chip function.
* Excellent Digital tnlerface & Networking
With a built-in HD digital tuner, non-subscription HD broadcasts can be viewed with no Set-Top Box needed.
* Remote Control
The supplied remote can be used to operate the TV as well as most DVD players, Set-top boxes, Cable Boxes and VCRs.
* Excellent Picture Quality
- DNIe technology provides life-like clear images.
* SRS TruSun'ound XT
- SRS TruSurmund XT provides a virtual Dolby surround system.
Accessories
Please make sure the following items are included with your LCD TV.
if any items am missing, contact your dealer.
Remote Control & Batteries(AAAx 2)
(BN59-OO511A) Power Cord Cover-Bottom (3903-000144) LN-S2641D/LN-S3241D
(BN63-02415A)
LN-S4041D(BN63-02416A)
Stand Screw
LN-S2641D(BN96-O3192A) (6002-001294)
LN-S3241D (BN96-03191A)
Owner's instructions Warranty Card /Registration Card
/Safety Guide Manual
(Not available in all locations)
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Viewing the Control Panel
Buttons on the Lower-Right Part of the Panel
The buttons on the tower-right panel control your TV's basic features, including Theon-screen menu.
To use the more advanced features, you must use the remole conlrol.
The product color and shape may vary depending on the model.
OSOURCE
Toggles between all the available input sources
(TV, AV1, AV2, S-Video1, S-Video2, Component, PC,
HDMIt, HDMI2).
In the on-screen menu, use this button as you would
use the ENTER _ button on the remote control.
> 26 inch model supports TV, AV, S-Video,
Component, PC, HDMI1, and HDMt2 only.
OMENU
Press to see an on-screen menu of your TV's features.
O+ VOL --
Press to decrease or increase the volume.
In the on-screen menu, use the + VOL-- buttons as you
would use the 4 and _ buttons on the remote control.
O<CH>
Press to change channels.
In the on-screen menu, use the <CH> buttons as you
would use the ,- and A buttons on the remote control.
OSPEAKERS
O REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR
Aim the remote control towards this spot on the TV.
O (.b(POWER)
Press to turn the TV on and off.
OPOWER INDICATOR
Blinks and turns off when the power is on and lights up
in stand-by mode.
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Viewing the Connection Panel
Rear Pane! Jacks
Use the rear panel jacks to connect A/V components that will be connected continuously, such as VCR or DVD players.
For more information oll connecting equipment, see pages 7-12.
LN-S2641D
HDMI/DVI IN
Pc
Pc IN
LN-S3241D/LN-S4041 D f- ....................
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OAVIN 1
Video and audio inputs for external devices, such as a
camcorder or VCR.
S-VIDEO IN 1
Connect an S-Video signal from a camcorder or VCR.
OAUDIO OUT
Connect to the audio input jacks on your Amplifier/
Home theater.
O DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL)
Connect to a Digital Audio component,
O SERVICE l/SERVICE 2
Connector for service only.
O HDMI/DVl IN 1/2, DVl IN
Conned tothe HDMIjack of adevice with an HDMI output,
Use the HDMI/DVIterminalfor DVIconnectionto an extemaI
device,You should use the DVI to HDMIcableor DVI-HDMI
adapter (DVIto HDMI)for videoconnection,andthe
DVI-IN 'R-AUDIO-Uterminalfor audio
- HDMI/DVl IN terminal does not support PC.
- No sound connection is needed for an HDMI to HDMI
connection.
@ _ HEADPHONE (LN-S2641D)
Connect a set of external headphones for private listening.
O ANT 1 IN/ANT 2 IN
Connect to an antenna or cable TV system.
OPC IN
Connect to the video and audio output jacks on your PC.
O COMPONENT IN
Connect Component video/audio.
@ POWER INPUT
Connect the supplied power cord.
• KENSINGTON LOCK
The Kensington lock (optional) is a device used to
physically fix the system when used in a public place.
If you want to use a locking device, contact the dealer
where you purchased the TV.
Theplaceof the KensingtonLock maybe differentdepending
on itsmodel.
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Side Panel Jacks (LN-S3241D/LN-S4041D)
Use the left side panel jacks to connect acomponent that is used only occasionally, such as acarncorder or video game. (See page 10)
I!1AVlN 2
Video and audio inputs for external devices.
S-VIDEO IN 2
Video inputs for external devices with an S-Video output.
O ,_ HEADPHONE
Connect a set of external headphones for private listening.
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Remote Control
You can use Theremote control up to a distance of about 23 feet from TheTV. When using the remole, always point it directly at the TV.
You can also use your remote comrol to operate your VCR, Cable box, DVD player, or Set-Top Box.
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MENU EXIT
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POWER(!)
Turns theTV on and off,
NUMERIC BUTTONS
Press to change the channel.
Press to select additional channels
(digital and analog) being broadcast by
the same station. For example, to
select channel "54-3", press "54", then
press "-" and "3".
CH MGR
Usedto display Channel Lists on the
screen.
ANTENNA
Press to select "AIR" or "CABLE".
VCR/DVD Functions
-Rewind
- Stop
-Play/Pause
- Fast/Forward
VOL (_ /VOL ®
Press to increase or decrease the
volume.
=_ (MUTE)
Press to temporarily cut off the sound.
MENU
Displays the main on-screen menu.
S.MODE
Sound mode selection.
PIP
Picture-in Picture ON/OFR
P.MODE
Picture effect selection.
SRS
Selects SRS TruSurround XT mode.
MTS
Press to choose stereo, mono or
Separate Audio Program
(SAP broadcast).
AUTO PROG.
Press to automatically store selected
TV/Cable channels.
ADD/DEL
Use to store and delete channels
to/from memory.
G SET
Sets the remote to control your
TV, VCR, Cable, DVD, or Set-Top Box
t_) TV, DVD, STB, CABLE, MCR
Press to operate your TV,
DVD, STB, CABLE (box), or VCR
_) SOURCE
Press to display all of the available
video sources.
@PRE-CH
Tunes to the previous channel.
• FAV.C H
Press to switch to your favorite channels.
_) E.SAVING
Adjusts screen brightness to save energy.
@ CH_ /CH@
Press to change channels.
!_) EXIT
Press to exit the menu,
• UP A /DOWNY /LEFT4 /
RIGNTI, /ENTER_
Use to select on-screen menu items
and charge menu values.
0 INFO
Press to display information on the TV
screen.
O SLEEP
Press to select a preset time interval for
automatic shut off.
STILL
Press to stop the action during a
particular scene.
Press again to resume normal video.
RSIZE
Picture size selection.
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!_ SWAP
Switches the main and sub (PIP) picture.
@ CH
Displays the available channels in
sequence. (These buttons change
channeIs in the PIP window onty.)
_) CAPTION
Controls the caption decoder,
_) RESET
When your remote does not work,
change the batteries and press the
RESET button for 2-3 seconds
before use.
This is a special remote control for the visually impaired, and has Braille points on the Power,
Channel and Volume buttons.
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Installing Batteries in the Remote Control
t. Lift the cover at the back of the remote control upward as shown in the figure.
2. Install twoAAA size batteries.
:_ Make sure to match the "+" and "-" ends of the batteries with the diagram inside the compartment.
3, Replace the cover.
_'- Remove thebatteriesandstore them in acool, dryplaceifyou won't be usingthe remotecontrolfor along time.
The remote control can be used up to about 23 feet from the TV.
(Assum!ng typical TV usage,Sht batteries last for ab ........................................................................................................................................................................................................
] _'- If the remote control doesn t work, check the following:
1. Is the TV power on?
2. Are the plus and minus ends of the batteries reversed?
3. Are the batteries drained?
4. Is there a power outage, or is the power cord unplugged?
5. Is there a special fluorescent light or neon sign nearby?
Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas
, if your amenna has a set of leads that look like this, see "Amennas with 300 ,'2._Flat Twin Leads"
below.
if your amenna has one lead that looks like this, see "Anlennas with 75 _ Round Leads".
if you have two anlennas, see "Separate VHF and UHF Amennas".
Antennas with 300 _ Flat TMn Leads
if you are using an off-air antenna (such as a roof antenna or "rabbit ears") That has 300 _]twin fiat leads, follow the directions below.
1. Place the wires from the twin leads under the screws on a 300-75 Q adapter
(not supplied).
Use a screwdriver to tighten the screws.
2. Plug the adaptor into the ANT 2 IN (CABLE) terminal on the back of the TV.
Antennas with 75 _ Round Leads
t. Plug the antenna lead into the ANT 1 IN (AIR) terminal on the back of the TV.
Separate VHF and UHF Antennas
if you have two separate amennas for your TV (one VHF and one UHF), you must combine the two anlenna signals before connecting
the anlennas to the TV. This procedure requires an optional combiner-adaptor (available at most electronics shops).
1_ 1. Connect both antenna leads to the combiner.
Plug the combiner into the ANT 1 IN (AIR) terminal on the bottom of the rear panel.
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ConnectingCableTV
To connect to a cable TV system, tbllow Theinstructions below.
Cable Mthout a Cable Box
1, Plug the incoming cable into the ANT 2 IN (CABLE) terminal on the back of the YV.
BecausethisTV iscable-ready,youdonotneedacableboxtoviewunscrambledcablechannels.
Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles All Channels
ANT IN ANT
1, Find the cable that is connected to the ANT OUT terminal on your cable box.
Thisterminalmightbe labeled"ANT OUT","VHFOUT" or simply,"OUT".
2, Connect the other end of this cable to theANT 2 IN (CABLE) terminal on the back of the TV.
Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles Some Channels
if your cable box descrambles only some channels (such as premium channels), fellow the instructions below. You wilt need a two-way
splitter, an RF (A/B) switch, and four lengths of RF cable. (These items arc available at most electronics stores.)
+2° t, Find and disconnect the cable that is
connected to the ANT IN terminal on your
cable box.
:_ Thisterminal might be labeled"ANT IN",
"VHF IN"or simply,"IN".
Incoming
cable Splitter
Incoming
cable Splitter _
Cable Box
2, Connect this cable to a two-way splitter.
3, Connect an RF cable between an OUTPUT
terminal on the splitter and the IN terminal
on the cable box.
Incoming IN CABLE O_
cable Splitter
Cable Box
4, Connect an RF cable between the
ANT OUT terminal on the cable box and
the B-IN terminal on the RF(A/B) switch.
Switch
incoming
cable
$, Connect another cable between the other
OUT terminal on the splitter and the A-IN
terminal on the RF (A/B) switch.
RF (,_JB )
Cable Box Switch
ANT21N I 6. Connect the last RF cable between the
LI:_ _ _ (CABLE)I OUT terminal on the RF (A/B) switch and
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,............. _-_, _1_ @ the ANT 2 IN (CABLE) terminal on the rear
___ ......... _ _11_ _" TV Rear of the TV.
L ....................... RF (A/B) I
Cable Box Switch I
Afteryouhavemadethisconnection,settheA/Bswitchtobhe"A"positionfor normalviewing.SettheA/B switchtothe"B"positiontoviewscrambled
channels.(Whenyou setbheA/Bswitchto"B",youwillneedtotuneyourTVtothecablebois outputchannel,whichisusuallychanne_3 or4.)
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