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    Country Customer Care Centre Web Site EIRE 0818 717 100 www .samsung.com/ie U.K 0845 SAMSUNG (7267864) www .samsung.com LCD TV user manual imagine the possibilities Thank you fo r purc hasin g this Samsu ng pro duct. To recei ve more comp lete ser vice, please reg ister your produc t at www.samsung.com/global/register Model Serial No. BN68-01425C-0[...]

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    © 2008 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. Contact SAMSUNG WORLDWIDE If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care centre. (See back cover for more informations.) Precautions When Displaying a Still Image A still image may cause permanent damage to the TV screen. Do not [...]

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    Contents CONNECTING AND PREP ARING YOUR TV List of Parts ........................................................ 2 Installing the Stand ............................................. 2 Installing the W all Mount Kit ............................... 2 Viewing the Control Panel .................................. 3 Viewing the Connection Panel ........[...]

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    English - 2 List of Parts Please make sure the following items are included with your LCD TV . If any items are missing, contact your dealer . Remote Control & Batteries (AAA x 2) Power Cord Cover-Bottom Stand Screw X 4 Stand Cleaning Cloth W all mount items (sold separately) allow you to mount the TV on the wall. For detailed information on in[...]

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    English - 3 V iewing the Control Panel 1 SOURCE T oggles between all the available input sources (TV , Ext.1, Ext.2, A V , S-Video, Component, PC, HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3). In the on-screen menu, use this button as you use the ENTER button on the remote control. 2 MENU Press to see an on-screen menu of your TV’s features. 3 Press to decrease or incre[...]

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    English - 4 V iewing the Connection Panel Whenever you connect an external device to your TV , make sure that power on the unit is turned of f. When connecting an external device, match the colour of the connection terminal to the cable. ➣ ➣ The product colour and shape may vary depending on the model. ➣ 4 3 5 0 3 7 8 6 1 9 2 Power Input [TV [...]

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    English - 5 1 PC IN [PC] / [AUDIO] Connect to the video and audio output jack on your PC. 2 COMPONENT IN Connect component video cables (optional) to component connector (“P R ”, “P B ”, “Y”) on the rear of your set and the other ends to corresponding component video out connectors on the DVD. If you wish to connect both the Set-T op Bo[...]

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    English - 6 7 S-VIDEO or VIDEO / R-AUDIO-L Connect RCA or S-VIDEO cable to an appropriate external A/V device such as VCR, DVD or Camcorder . Connect RCA audio cables to [R-AUDIO-L] on your set and the other ends to corresponding audio out connectors on the A/V device. 8 Headphones jack Headphone may be connected to the headphone output on your set[...]

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    English - 7 T OO L S 1 T elevision Standby button 2 Selects the TV mode directly 3 Number buttons for direct channel access 4 One/T wo-digit channel selection 5 + : V olume increase : V olume decrease 6 T emporary sound switch-off 7 Displays the Channel List on screen 8 Use to quickly select frequently used functions. 9 Use to see information on th[...]

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    English - 8 1. Lift the cover at the back of the remote control upward as shown in the figure. 2. Install two AAA size batteries. Make sure to match the "+" and "–" ends of the batteries with the diagram inside the compartment. 3. Replace the cover . Remove the batteries and store them in a cool, dry place if you won’t be us[...]

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    English - 9 Y ou can use the TOOLS button to select your frequently used functions quickly and easily . The “T ools” menu change depending on which external input mode you are viewing. 1. Press the TOOLS button. The “T ools” menu will appear . 2. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select a menu. 3. Press the ▲/▼/◄/►/ ENTER buttons to di[...]

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    English - 10 When the TV is initially powered on, several basic settings proceed automatically and subsequently . The following settings are available. 1. Press the POWER button on the remote control. The message "Start Plug & Play ." is displayed with "OK" selected. 2. Select the appropriate language by pressing the ▲ or [...]

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    English - 11 If you want to reset this feature... 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Setup" then press the ENTER button. 2. Press the ENTER button again, to select "Plug & Play". For further details on setting up options, refer to the page 10. The “Plug & Play” featur[...]

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    English - 12 Storing Channels Manually Y ou can store television 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 . 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Pr[...]

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    English - 13 Using the Channel Manager , you can conveniently lock or add channels. 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 "Channel Manager", then press the ENTER button. ♦ Adding channels Using the Cha[...]

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    English - 14 This operation allows you to change the programme numbers of the stored channels. This operation may be necessary after using the auto store. 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 "Sort", th[...]

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    English - 15 Use fine tuning to manually adjust a particular channel for optimal reception. 1. Use the number buttons to directly select the channel that you want to fine tune. 2. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Channel", then press the ENTER button. 3. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to selec[...]

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    English - 16 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 again, to select "Mode". 3. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the desired picture effect. Press the ENTER b[...]

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    English - 17 Y our set has several settings which allow you to control picture quality . 1. T o select the desired picture effect, follow the "Changing the Picture Standard" instructions number 1 to 3. (On page 16) 2. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select a particular item. Press the ENTER button. 3. Press the ◄ or ► button to decreas[...]

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    English - 18 ♦ Black Adjust: Off/Low/Medium/High Y ou can directly select the black level on the screen to adjust the screen depth. ♦ Dynamic Contrast: Off/Low/Medium/High Y ou can adjust the screen contrast so that the optimal contrast is provided. ♦ Gamma: -3 ~ +3 Y ou can adjust the Primary Colour (Red, Green, Blue) Intensity . Press the ?[...]

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    English - 19 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. 3. Select the required option by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button, then press the ENTER button. 4. When you are satisfied with your setting, pres[...]

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    English - 20 ♦ Screen Mode : 16:9/ Wide Zoom/Zoom/4:3 When setting the picture size to "Auto Wide" in a 16:9 wide TV , you can determine the picture size you want to see the 4:3 WSS (Wide Screen Service) image or nothing. Each individual European country requires different picture size so this function is intended for users to select it[...]

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    English - 21 Y ou can display a sub picture within the main picture of set programme or video input. In this way , you can watch the picture of set programme or video input from any connected equipment while watching the main picture. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Setup", then press t[...]

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    English - 22 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Sound", then press the ENTER button. 2. Select the required option by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button, then press the ENTER button. 3. When you are satisfied with your setting, press the ENTER button. 4. Press the EXIT button to exit. ♦ Mode[...]

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    English - 23 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. When you insert the head set jack into the corresponding port, you can operate only “Auto V olume” and “Sound Select”(in PIP mode) in Sound menu. Prolonged use of headphones at a high volume may [...]

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    English - 24 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 to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Setup", then press the ENTER button. 2. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "T ime", then press the ENT[...]

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    English - 25 When you start using your set for the first time, you must select the language which will be used for displaying menus and indications. 1. Press the MENU button to display the on-screen menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Setup", then press the ENTER button. 2. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Language&quo[...]

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    English - 26 Melody / Entertainment / Energy Saving 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Setup", then press the ENTER button. 2. Select the required option by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button, then press the ENTER button. 3. When you are satisfied with your setting, press the ENTER button. 4. [...]

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    English - 27 ♦ Energy Saving: Off/Low/Medium/High/Auto This feature adjusts the screen brightness depending on the surrounding lighting conditions. − Off : T urns off the energy saving function. − Low : Sets the TV to low energy saving mode. − Medium : Sets the TV to medium energy saving mode. − High : Sets the TV to high energy saving mo[...]

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    English - 28 Name the device connected to the input jacks to make your input source selection easier . 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Input", then press the ENTER button. 2. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Edit Name", then press the ENTER button. 3. Press the ▲ or ?[...]

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    English - 29 The Win dow s dis pl ay- se tti ngs for a typi cal comp ut er are show n bel ow . The act ua l scre ens on your PC may be di ffe re nt de pen di ng upo n you r par tic ul ar ver si on of W ind ow s and your par ticul ar vi deo card . Eve n if you r act ual scr ee ns loo k dif fer ent, the same , bas ic set -u p inf orm at ion will appl[...]

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    English - 30 Setting up the TV with your PC Preset: Press the SOURCE button to select PC mode. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ENTER button, to select "Picture". 2. Select the required option by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button, then press the ENTER button. 3. When you are satisfied with your setting, press the ENTER[...]

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    English - 31 Connecting Anynet + Devices The Anynet+ system supports A V devices supporting Anynet+ only . Check if there is an Anynet+ mark on the A V device to be connected to the TV . T o directly connect to TV Connect the [HDMI 1], [HDMI 2] or [HDMI 3] jack on the TV and the HDMI OUT jack of the corresponding Anynet+ device using the HDMI cable[...]

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    English - 32 Setting Up Anynet + The following settings are to use Anynet+ functions. Using the Anynet+ Function 1. Press The T OOLS button. Then Press the ENTER button to select "Anynet+(HDMI-CEC)". Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Setup", then press the ENTER button. 2. Press the ENTER button to select "Anynet+ (HDM[...]

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    English - 33 Scanning and Switching between Anynet + Devices 1. Press the T OOLS button. Then press the ENTER button to select "Anynet+(HDMI-CEC)". 2. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Select Device", then press the ENTER button. 3. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select to a particular device and press the ENTER button. It [...]

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    English - 34 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. Select Device Y our TV connects to the corresponding device. Record Starts a recording. (This menu works only for a device supporting recording.[...]

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    English - 35 Recording Y ou can make a recording of a TV programme using a recorder . Press the T O OL S button. Recording begins. (Only when the Anynet+ enabled recording device is connected.) The current TV programme is recorded in the W atching TV status. If you are watching video from another device, the video from the device is recorded. Y ou [...]

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    English - 36 Check Points before Requesting Service Symptom Solution Anynet+ does not work. ■ Check if the device is an Anynet+ device. The Anynet+ system supports Anynet+ devices only . ■ Connect only one receiver . ■ Check if the Anynet+ device power cord is properly connected. ■ Check the Anynet+ device’s V ideo/Audio/HDMI cable connec[...]

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    English - 37 Most television stations provide written information services via T eletext. The index page of the teletext service gives you information on how to use the service. In addition, you can select various options to suit your requirements by using the remote control buttons. For teletext information to be displayed correctly , channel rece[...]

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    English - 38 The teletext pages are organized according to six categories: Part Contents A Selected page number . B Broadcasting station identity . C Current page number or search status. D Date and time. E T ext. F Status information. F ASTEXT information. T eletext information is often divided between several pages displayed in sequence, which ca[...]

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    English - 39 Once the auto wall mount is installed, your TV’ s position can be easily adjusted. W all-Mount Adjustment (Sold separately) (depending on the model) TV Rear Panel Auto W all-Mount SERVICE Cable (Not supplied) Entering the menu 1. Press the ▲, ▼, ◄ or ► button on your remote control. The W all Mount Adjustment screen is displa[...]

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    English - 40 Moving to the remembered position 1. Complete Step 1 of “Entering the menu”. 2. Pressing a Colour (Red, Green, Y ellow) button moves the auto wall mount to the saved position. Y ou can move the wall mount to one of the 3 pre-set positions by pressing the Red (Position 1), Green (Position 2) or Y ellow (Position 3) buttons. If you a[...]

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    English - 41 T roubleshooting: Before Contacting Service Personnel No sound or picture.  Check that the mains lead has been connected to a wall socket.  Check that you have pressed the button on your set.  Check the picture contrast and brightness settings.  Check the volume. Normal picture but no sound.  Check the volume.  Check [...]

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    English - 42 T echnical and Environmental Specications Model Name LE26A450 LE32A450 Screen Size (Diagonal) 26 inch 32 inch PC Resolution 1360 X 768 @ 60 Hz 1360 X 768 @ 60 Hz Sound Output 5W x 2 10W x 2 Dimensions (WxDxH) Body With stand 670 X 75 X 446 mm 670 X 216 X 500 mm 800 X 79 X 522 mm 800 X 252 X 577 mm Weight With stand 10 kg 13 kg Envir[...]

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    English - 43 Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice. This device is a Class B digital apparatus. For the power supply and Power Consumption, refer to the label attached to the product. Model Name LE26A451 LE32A451, LE32A454 Screen Size (Diagonal) 26 inch 32 inch PC Resolution 1360 X 768 @ 60 Hz 1360 X 768 @ 60 Hz Sound[...]

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    • The slots and openings in the cabinet and in the back or bottom are provided for necessary ventilation. T o ensure reliable operation of this apparatus, and to protect it from overheating, these slots and openings must never be blocked or covered. - Do not cover the slots and openings with a cloth or other materials. - Do not block the slots an[...]

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    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. Never use the plug with the fuse cover omitted if the cover is detachable. If a replacement[...]

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    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. T o prevent possible[...]