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    Co nt ac t S AM SU NG WO RL DW ID E If yo u h av e a ny qu es ti on s or co mm en ts re la ti ng to Sa ms un g p ro du ct s, pl ea se co nt ac t th e S AM SU NG cu st om er ca re ce nt re . Country Customer Care Centre Web Site AUSTRALIA 1300 362 603 www .samsung.com NEW ZEALAND 0800 SAMSUNG (0800 726 786) www .samsung.com CHINA 400-810-5858 www .s[...]

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    2 English Figures and illustrations in this User Manual ar e provided for refer ence only and may differ fr om actual product appearance. Product design and specifications may be changed without notice. Still image warning Avoi d displayi ng still images (li ke jpeg pi cture files) or s till imag e element (like TV p rogram me logo, p anorama o r[...]

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    3 English Contents Get t ing S ta r ted 4 4 Accessories 4 Viewing the Control Panel 5 Viewing the Remote Control 6 Connecting to an Antenna 6 Plug & Play (Initial Setup) Con nec tio ns 7 7 Connecting to an A V Device 8 Connecting to a PC 10 Changing the Input Source Bas ic Feat ures 1 0 10 How to Navigate Menus 10 Channel Menu 11 Picture Menu 1[...]

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    4 Getting Started English Accessories ✎ Ple ase m ake sure t he fol lowin g items a re inc lud ed wi th your T V . If any i tems a re mis sing, c onta ct your d eal er . ✎ Th e items’ co lou rs an d sha pes m ay var y de pen ding o n the mo del s. y Remote Control & Batteries (AAA x 2) y Owner’ s Instructions y W arranty Card / Safety G[...]

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    5 01 Getting Started English Viewing the Remote Contr ol Installing batteries (Battery size: AAA) ✎ NOTE x Use th e rem ote contro l with in 23 feet f rom th e T V . x Br ight l ight m ay af fect t he pe rfo rma nce of t he rem ote co ntrol. Avoid u sing n ea rby sp eci al fl uore sce nt lig ht or ne on sig ns. x Th e col our an d sha pe may va r[...]

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    6 Getting Started English Connecting to an Antenna When the TV is initially powered on, basic settings pr oceed automatically. ✎ Pre set: Con nec ting th e mai ns and a ntenn a. Plug & Play (Initial Setup) When the TV is initially powered on, a sequence of on-scr een prompts will assist in confi guring basic settings. Press the POWER P butto[...]

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    7 English 02 Connections Connecting to an A V Device Using an HDMI / DVI Cable: HD connection (up to 1080p) Available devices: DVD / Blu-ray player / HD Cable Box / HD Satellite r eceiver (STB) / Cable Box / Satellite receiver (STB) Using a Component Cable: (up to 1080p) / Using an Audio/Video: (480i only) Available devices: VCR / DVD / Blu-ray pla[...]

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    8 English Connections Connecting to a PC Using an HDMI/DVI Cable Display Modes (HDMI/DVI Input) LA32D403 / UA32D4003 / UA26D4003 : Optimal resolution is 1360X768@60Hz. Mode Resolution Horizontal Frequency (KHz) V ertical Frequency (Hz) Pixel Clock Frequency (MHz) Sync Polarity (H / V) IBM 640 x 350 31.469 70.086 25.175 + / - 720 x 400 31.469 70.087[...]

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    9 English 03 Basic Features Connecting to a PC Display Modes (HDMI/DVI Input) LA40D503 / UA40D5003 / UA22D5003 : Optimal resolution is 1920X1080@60Hz. Mode Resolution Horizontal Frequency (KHz) V ertical Frequency (Hz) Pixel Clock Frequency (MHz) Sync Polarity (H / V) IBM 640 x 350 31.469 70.086 25.175 +/- 720 x 400 31.469 70.087 28.322 -/+ MAC 640[...]

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    10 English Connections How to Navigate Menus Before using the TV , follow the steps below to lear n how to navigate the menu and select and adjust differ ent functions. 1 MENU button: Displays the main on-screen menu. 2 E (Enter) / Direction button: Move the cursor and select an item. Confi rm the setting. 3 RETURN button: Returns to the previous [...]

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    11 English 03 Basic Features Locking / Unlocking channels This feature allows you to pr event unauthorized users, such as children, fr om watching. unsuitable programmes by muting out video and audio. Move to the ( ) field by pressing the ▲ / ▼ buttons, select a channel to be locked, and press the ENTER E button. ✎ Th is fu nctio n is avai[...]

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    12 English Basic Features ¦ Changing the Picture Options Advanced Settings (available in Standard / Movie mode) Y ou can adjust the detailed setting for the screen including colour and contrast. ✎ In PC m ode, you c an on ly ma ke cha nge s to Gamm a and W hite B ala nce. ■ Black T one (Off / Dark / Darker / Darkest) : Select the black level t[...]

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    13 English 03 Basic Features ■ Digital Noise Filter (Off / Low / Medium / High / Auto) : When the broadcast signal is weak, some static and ghosting may appear . Select one of the options until the best picture is displayed. ■ HDMI Black Level (Normal / Low) : Selects the black level on the screen to adjust the scr een depth. ✎ Avail abl e on[...]

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    14 English Basic Features Auto V olume (Off / On) Because each broadcasting station has its own signal conditions, it is not easy to adjust the volume every time the channel is changed. This feature lets you automatically adjust the volume of the desired channel by lowering the sound output when the modulation signal is high or by raising the sound[...]

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    15 English 03 Basic Features ¦ Locking Programs ✎ Th e PIN inp ut sc reen a ppe ar s before t he setu p scre en. ✎ Enter yo ur 4-d igi t PIN, the d efaul t of whi ch is “0 - 0- 0- 0” . Cha nge t he PIN us ing th e Cha nge PI N optio n. Child Lock (Off / On) Lock channels in Channel List, to prevent unauthorized users, such as children, fr [...]

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    16 English Advanced Features Media Play Enjoy photos and/or music fi les saved on a USB Mass Storage Class (MSC) device. O MENU m → Input → Media Play (USB) → ENTER E ¦ Connecting a USB Device 1. T ur n on your TV . 2. Connect a USB device containing photo and/or music fi les to the USB jack on the side of the TV . 3. When the Input select[...]

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    17 English 04 Advanced Features x On ly MP3 a nd JPEG f ile f orma ts are su ppo rte d. x Th e Med ia Play ( USB) mp 3 form at onl y sup por ts mu sic f ile s wit h a high s amp lin g freq uen cy (32 kHz, 44. 1 kH z, or 48 kHz). x We reco mme nd the s equ enti al jp eg for mat. x Do n ot disc onn ect th e USB de vic e whil e it is l oadin g. x MSC [...]

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    18 English Advanced Features Music Using the MP3 List Folder icon Music list icon Move to the previous folder stage icon ✎ Th e sel ected f il e is dis playe d on the top w ith it s play ing tim e. 1. T o select all files or a file, press the INFO button to display the Music menus. Press the ENTER E button to select Play , Play the selected fi[...]

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    19 English 04 Advanced Features Setup Using the Setup Menu ■ Slide Show Speed : Select to control the slide show speed. Y ou can select Fast, Normal or Slow . ■ Background Music : Select to determine whether to play an MP3 file during a slide show . Y ou can select “ Off or On ”. ■ Background Music Setting : While a slide show is in pr o[...]

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    20 English Other Information Analogue Channel T eletext Feature The index page of the T eletext service gives you information on how to use the service. For T eletext information to be displayed correctly, channel r eception must be stable. Otherwise, information may be missing or some pages may not be displayed. ✎ Y o u can c han ge T e letex t [...]

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    21 English 05 Other Information Installing the W all Mount Installing the W all Mount Kit 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 mount brack[...]

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    22 English Other Information 45mm If the length of the USB device is equal to or longer than 45 mm when used with 26” or 32” models installed with a wall mount, the USB device may touch the wall. Therefor e, using a short type USB device is recommended. Do not install your W all Mount Kit while your TV is turned on. It may result in personal in[...]

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    23 English 05 Other Information Securing the TV to the W all Caution : Pulling, pushing, or climbing onto the TV may cause the TV to fall. In particular , ensure that your children do not hang over or destabilize the TV ; doing so may cause the TV to tip over , resulting in serious injuries or death. Follow all safety precautions pr ovided on the i[...]

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    24 English Other Information T roubleshooting If you have any questions about the TV , first refer to this list. If none of these tr oubleshooting tips apply, please visit “www . samsung.com,” then click on Support, or contact the call centre listed on the back-cover of this manual. Issues Solutions and Explanations Pictur e Qualit y The TV i [...]

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    25 English 05 Other Information Issues Solutions and Explanations No Pictu re, No Video The TV w ill not t urn on. • Make su re the AC power cord i s secur ely plug ged in to the wall o utlet and the TV . • Make su re the wall out let is wor king. • T ry pr essing th e POWER b utton on t he TV to m ake sur e the pr oblem i s not the [...]

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    26 English Other Information ¦ Storage and Maintenance ✎ If you rem ove the att ache d sticker o n the T V scre en, cle an the re sid ues an d then watch T V . Do not spray water or a cleaning agent directly onto the product. Any liquid that goes into the pr oduct may cause a failure, fir e, or electric shock. Clean the product with a soft cloth[...]

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    27 English 05 Other Information Specifications Environmental Considerations Operating T emperature Operating Humidity Storage T emperature Storage Humidity 10°C to 40°C (50°F to 104°F) 10% to 80%, non-condensing -20°C to 45°C (-4°F to 113°F) 5% to 95%, non-condensing Stand Swivel (Left / Right) 0˚ Model Name LA40D503 UA40D5003 UA22D5003 D[...]

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    28 English Other Information Index A Auto Store 11 B Balance 13 C Child Lock 15 Component 7 E Energy Saving 15 Equalizer 13 H HDMI 7 I Input Cables 6 L Licence 26 M Manual Store 11 Media Play 16 Melody 15 Language 15 P Power Indicator 4 R Remote Control 5 Retuning channels 11 S Sleep Timer 14 Slide Show 17 Source List 10 Standby mode 4 T T eletext [...]

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