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    Con tac t SA MSU NG W ORL DWI DE If y ou h ave any ques tio ns o r co mme nts rel ati ng t o Sa msu ng p rod uct s, p lea se co nta ct t he S AMS UNG cus tom er c are cen tre . Country Customer Care Centre Web Site AUSTRIA 0800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) www.samsung.com/at BELGIUM 02 201 2418 www.samsung.com/be CZECH REPUBLIC 800-726-786 (800 - SAMSUNG) ww[...]

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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”. T o avoid such image retention, reduce the degree of brightness and contrast of the s[...]

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    Connecting and Preparing Y our TV List of Parts ........................................................................2 Installing the Stand ............................................................2 Installing the W all Mount Kit ..............................................2 Viewing the Control 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 Owner ’s Instructions • W arranty card • Safety Guide • W arranty card / Safety Guide (Not availa[...]

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    English - 3 V iewing the Control Panel The product colour and shape may vary depending on the model. ➣ 1 SOURCE T oggles between all the available input sources (TV , Ext.1, Ext.2, A V , S-Video, Component, PC, HDMI1, HDMI2/DVI, HDMI3). In the on-screen menu, use this button as you would use the ENTER button on the remote control. 2 MENU Press to[...]

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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. 1 PC IN [PC] / [AUDIO] - Connect to the video and audio output jack on your PC. 2 COMPONENT IN - Connect compone[...]

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    English - 5 What is HDMI? - “High Denition Multimedia interface” allows the transmission of high denition digital video data and multiple channels of digital audio. - The HDMI/DVI terminal supports DVI connection to an extended device with the appropriate cable (not supplied). The difference between HDMI and DVI is that the HDMI device is[...]

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    English - 6 ! KENSINGTON LOCK (depending on the model) - The Kensington Lock (optional) is a device used to physically x the system when used in a public place. - If you want to use a locking device, contact the dealer where you purchased the TV . - The location of the Kensington Lock may be dif ferent depending on its model. @ DIGIT AL AUDIO OU[...]

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    English - 7 Remote Control Y ou can use the remote control up to a distance of about 23 feet from the TV . 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 Electronic Program Guide (EPG) [...]

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    English - 8 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. 3. Replace the cover . Remove the batteries and store them in a cool[...]

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    English - 9 V iewing the Menus 1. With the power on, press the MENU button. The main menu appears on the screen. The menu’s left side has icons: Picture, Sound, Channel, Setup, Input, Application. 2. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select one of the icons. Then press the ENTER button to access the icon’s sub-menu. 3. Press the EXIT button to exi[...]

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    English - 10 4. Press the ◄ or ► button to select “Store Demo” or “Home Use”, then the ENTER button. We recommend setting the TV to “Home Use” mode for the best picture in your home environment. “Store Demo” mode is only intended for use in retail environments. If the unit is accidentally set to “Store Demo” mode and you wan[...]

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    English - 11 Channel Control Setting the Country 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 “Country”, then press the ENTER button. 3. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Analogue Channel” or “Digital Channel”[...]

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    Analogue 4. Press the ENTER button to select “Start”. If you want to stop Auto Store, press the ENTER button. The “Stop Auto Store?” message will be displayed. Select “Y es” by pressing the ◄or ►button, then press the ENTER button. Digital & Analogue / Digital 4. The update procedures differ depending on the selected “Country?[...]

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    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. Press the ▲ or ▼ bu[...]

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    English - 14 Analogue Channel 3. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Analogue Channel”, then press the ENTER button. If a channel is locked using the “Child Lock” function, the PIN input window appears (refer to page 38). 4. Press the ◄ or ► button to select the required item below . Press the ▲ or ▼ button to adjust to the setti[...]

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    English - 15 V iewing the EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) Information The EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) information is provided by the broadcasters. Programme entries may appear blank or out of date as a result of the information broadcast on a given channel. The display will dynamically update as soon as new information becomes available. 1. P[...]

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    English - 16 Setting the Default Guide Y ou can decide whether to display either the “Mini Guide” or the “Full Guide” when the GUIDE button on the remote control is pressed. 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[...]

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    English - 17 Managing Channels Using this menu, you can Add/Delete or set Favourite channels and use the program guide for digital broadcasts. Viewing All Channels Show all currently available channels. T o use the Channel List function, operate the “Auto Store” rst. 1. Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Channel?[...]

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    English - 18 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. 2. Press the ◄ button to select “Added Chan[...]

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    English - 19 Locking and Unlocking Channels This function is available only when the “Child Lock” is set to “on”. (see page 38) 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. 2. Press the ◄ bu[...]

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    English - 20 When the “Country” was set to “Norway” Locking channels 4. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the channels you want to lock, then press the TOOLS button. 5. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Child Lock Setting”, then press the ENTER button. 6. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “User” or “Always”, then pr[...]

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    English - 21 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. See pages 35~36. 1. Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to sel[...]

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    English - 22 ConrmingaViewingReservation 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. 2. Press the ◄ button to select “Added Channels”[...]

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    English - 23 Edit Channel Name-Analogue 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. 2. Press the ▲ or ▼ bu[...]

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    English - 24 Selecting and Deselecting All Channels 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. 2. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the channel, then press the TOOLS button. 3. Press the ▲ or [...]

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    English - 25 Setting the Channel Mode 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 Mode”, then press the ENTER button. 3. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Added Ch.” or “Favourite Ch.”. Press the ENT[...]

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    English - 26 Checking the Digital-Signal Information Y ou can get information about the signal status. 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 “Signal Information”, then press the ENTER button. 3. Press the EXIT butto[...]

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    English - 27 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”. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Dynamic”, “Stan[...]

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    English - 28 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. Press the ENTER button to select “Picture”. 2. Press the ENTER button to select “M[...]

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    English - 29 ConguringPictureOptions 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. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select a particular item. Press the ENTER button. When you [...]

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    English - 30 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. 16:9 : Set[...]

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    English - 31 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 27) 2. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Picture Reset”, then press the ENTER button. 3. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “ Reset Picture M[...]

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    English - 32 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. 2. Select the required option by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button, then press the ENTER butt[...]

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    English - 33 Audio Format: MPEG/Dolby Digital When sound is emitted from both the main speaker and the audio receiver , a around echo may occur due to the decoding speed difference between the main speaker and the audio receiver . In this case, use the TV Speaker function. While viewing a Digital channel, this function can be selected. Y ou can onl[...]

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    English - 34 Connecting Headphones (Sold separately) Y ou can connect a set of headphones to your set if you wish to watch a TV program without disturbing other people in the room. Using the sound function is restricted when connecting headphones to the TV . Prolonged use of headphones at a high volume may damage your hearing. Y ou will not hear so[...]

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    English - 35 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.) If you disconnect the power cord, you have to set the clock again. Option 1: Setting the Clock Manually 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. [...]

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    English - 36 Setting the Sleep T imer 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 [...]

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    English - 37 Switching the T elevision On and Off Automatically 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 ENTER button. 3. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “T imer 1”, “Timer 2”, “T [...]

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    English - 38 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. Select a particular language by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button repeatedly . Press the ENTER button.[...]

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    English - 39 Setting Up Y our Personal ID Number (PIN) 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. 2. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. 3. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Change PIN”, then press the ENTER button. The “Enter PIN” is displayed. 4. Enter your current 4-digit PIN code by us[...]

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    English - 40 Setting up the Parental Lock This feature allows you to prevent unauthorized users, such as children, from watching unsuitable programmes by a 4-digit PIN (Personal Identication Number) code that is dened by the user . 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. 2. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press t[...]

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    English - 41 Setting the Subtitle Y ou can activate and deactivate the subtitles. Use this menu to set the Subtitle Mode. “Normal” under the menu is the basic subtitle and “Hard of hearing” is the subtitle for a hearing-impaired person. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. 2. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then [...]

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    English - 42 Selecting a Preference Language This menu consists of 6 sub-menus: Primary Audio Language, Secondary Audio Language, Primary Subtitle Language, Secondary Subtitle Language, Primary T eletext Language, Secondary T eletext Language. Using this feature, users can select one of the languages. The language selected here is the default when [...]

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    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 satised with your setting, press the ENTER button. 4. Press the EXIT button [...]

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    English - 44 Upgrading the Software T o keep your product up-to-date with new Digital T elevision features then software upgrades are periodically broadcast as part of the normal T elevision signal. It will automatically detect these signals and display the software upgrade banner . Y ou are given the option to install the upgrade. 1. Insert a USB [...]

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    English - 45 V iewing Common Interface This contains information on CAM inserted in the CI slot and displays it. 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 “Common Interface”, then press the ENTER button. 3. Press the ▲ [...]

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    English - 46 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. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Input”, then press the ENTER button. 2. [...]

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    English - 47 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. However , even if your actual scre[...]

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    English - 48 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 ▲ or ▼ button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. 2. Select the required option by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button, then press the ENTER button. 3. When you are satised with y[...]

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    English - 49 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. T o be sure your Samsung device has this feature,[...]

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    English - 50 Setting Up Anynet + 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Application”, then press the ENTER button. 2. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Anynet+(HDMI-CEC)”, then press the ENTER button. 3. Select the required option by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button, then press the ENTER butt[...]

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    English - 51 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 Anynet+ mode changes to TV broadcast mode. Device List Shows the Anynet+ device list. (device_name) Menu Shows the connected device menus. E.g. If a DVD recorder is connected, the disc[...]

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    English - 52 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 ENTER button to select “Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)”. 2. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Receiver”. Press the ◄ or ► button to select “On” or “Off”. 3. Press the EXIT[...]

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    English - 53 Recommendations for Use T eletext Feature 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 informatio[...]

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    English - 54 Auto W all-Mount Adjustment (Sold separately) (depending on the model) Once the auto wall mount is installed, your TV’ s position can be easily adjusted. Entering the menu 1. Press the ▲, ▼, ◄ or ► button on your remote control. The W all Mount Adjustment screen is displayed. If the Auto Wall-Mount screen is not displayed whe[...]

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    English - 55 Remembering the Position 2. Adjust to the desired position using the ▲,▼,◄,► buttons. If you press an arrow button when no OSD is displayed on the TV screen, the Adjustment screen appears. Press the INFO button to reset. Press the ◄ or ► button to select “Y es”, then press the ENTER button. The position is initialized t[...]

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    English - 56 Using the Anti-Theft Kensington Lock (depending on the model) 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. The lo[...]

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    English - 57 Securing the TV to the W all 경 고 주 의 경 고 주 의 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. Follow all safety precautions provided on the in[...]

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    English - 58 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 whether th[...]

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    English - 59 Model Name LE32A446 / LE32A447 LE37A446 / LE37A447 Screen Size (Diagonal) 32 inch 37 inch PC Resolution (Optimum) 1360 X 768 @ 60 Hz 1360 X 768 @ 60 Hz Sound Output 10W x 2 10W x 2 Dimensions (WxDxH) Body With stand 796 X 79 X 531 mm 796 X 252 X 580 mm 916 X 87 X 572 mm 916 X 300 X 652 mm Weight With stand 13 kg 18 kg Environmental Con[...]