Samsung LE37A615A3F manual

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Contents CONNECTING AND PREPARING YOUR TV List of Parts ........................................................ 3 Installing the Stand ............................................. 3 Installing the Wall Mount Kit ............................... 3 Viewing the Control Panel .................................. 4 Viewing the Connection Panel ..........[...]

English - 2 SETTING THE PC Setting up Your PC Software (Based on Windows XP) .................................. 46 Display Modes .................................................. 46 Setting up the TV with your PC ........................ 47 WISELINK Using the WISELINK Function ......................... 48 Using the WISELINK Menu ..................[...]

English - 3 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 Warranty card / Safety Guide / Registration Cards (Not available in all locations) The stand and stand scre[...]

English - 4 Viewing the Control Panel The product colour and shape may vary depending on the model. 1 SOURCE Toggles between all the available input sources (TV, Ext.1, Ext.2, AV, S-Video, Component, PC, HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3, DTV). In the on-screen menu, use this button as you use the ENTER button on the remote control. 5 Power Indicator Blinks and [...]

English - 5 Viewing the Connection Panel Whenever you connect an external device to your TV, make sure that power on the unit is turned off 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 component video[...]

English - 6 What is HDMI? “High Definition Multimedia interface” allows the transmission of high definition 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 small[...]

English - 7 8 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. 9 Headphones jack Headphone may be connected to the headphone output on[...]

English - 8 Viewing the Remote Control 1 Television Standby button 2 Selects the TV and DTV mode directly 3 Number buttons for direct Number buttons for direct channel access 4 One/Two-digit channel selection 5 + : Volume increase – : Volume decrease 6 Available source selection Available source selection 7 Electronic Program Guide Electronic Pro[...]

English - 9 Installing Batteries in the Remote Control 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[...]

English - 10 Viewing 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, Digital Menu. 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 [...]

English - 11 Plug & Play When the TV is initially powered on, several basic settings proceed automatically and subsequently. The following settings are available. Any functions related to Digital TV (DVB) will only work in countries or areas where DVB-T (MPEG2) digital terrestrial signals are broadcasted. Please confirm with your local dealer i[...]

English - 12 9. Press the ENTER button to confirm your setting. The message “Enjoy your viewing” is displayed. When you have finished, press the ENTER button. Even if the ENTER button is not pressed, the message will automatically disappear after several seconds. Language: Select your language. Country: Select your country. Auto Store: Automati[...]

English - 13 Storing Channels Manually Not available in DTV or external input mode. You 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. Pre[...]

English - 14 Adding / Locking Channels Not available in DTV or external input mode. 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[...]

English - 15 Sorting the Stored Channels This operation allows you to change the programme numbers of the stored channels. This operation may be necessary after using the auto store. Not available in DTV or external input mode. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Channel", then press the EN[...]

English - 16 Fine Tuning Channel Reception Use fine tuning to manually adjust a particular channel for optimal reception. Not available in DTV or external input mode. 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&[...]

English - 17 Changing the Picture Standard You 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 pict[...]

English - 18 Adjusting the Custom Picture Your set has several settings which allow you to control picture quality. 1. To select the desired picture effect, follow the "Changing the Picture Standard" instructions number 1 to 3. (On page 17). 2. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select a particular item. Press the ENTER button. 3. Press the ?[...]

English - 19 Gamma: -3 ~ +3 You can adjust the Primary Colour (Red, Green, Blue) Intensity. Press the ◄ or ► button until you reach the optimal setting. Colour Space: Auto/Native/Custom Colour space is a colour matrix composed of "Red", "Green" and "Blue" colours. Select your favourite Colour space to experience th[...]

English - 20 Configuring Picture Option 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 [...]

English - 21 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:[...]

English - 22 Viewing the Picture In Picture (PIP) You 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 sel[...]

English - 23 Sound Features 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[...]

English - 24 Connecting Headphones (Sold separately) You 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 Volume" and "Sound Select"(in PIP mode) in Sound menu.[...]

English - 25 Setting and Displaying the Current Time You can set the TV’s clock so that the current time is displayed when you press the INFO button. You must also set the time if you wish to use the automatic On/Off timers. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Setup", then press the ENTER[...]

English - 26 Switching the Television 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 "Time", then press the ENTER button. 3. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Timer 1", "[...]

English - 27 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. [...]

English - 28 Energy Saving: Off/Low/Medium/High/Auto This feature adjusts the screen brightness depending on the surrounding lighting conditions. − Off : Turns 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 mode. ?[...]

English - 29 Editing the Input Source Names 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[...]

English - 30 ♦ The company does not guarantee the normal operation of the DTV menu for countries other than the supported countries (France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Austria) because only these country standards are supported. In addition, when the country of the broadcast stream differs from the country se[...]

English - 31 Updating the Channel List Automatically You can update the channel list when the broadcaster adds new Services or if you move the TV to a new location. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Digital Menu", then press the ENTER button. 2. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "[...]

English - 32 Editing Your Favourite Channels You can edit your favourite channels using the four colour buttons. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Digital Menu", then press the ENTER button. 2. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Digital Channel", then press the ENTER button.[...]

English - 33 ♦ Renumber (depending on the country) 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Digital Menu", then press the ENTER button. 2. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Digital Channel", then press the ENTER button. 3. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Edit Favouri[...]

English - 34 Displaying Programme Information While viewing a channel, additional information about the current programme may be displayed. 1. While viewing a programme, press the INFO button. The programme information is displayed. 2. To exit from banner information, press the INFO button. The information is displayed: − Parental Rating − Vide[...]

English - 35 Viewing 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. ♦ N[...]

English - 36 Setting the Default Guide You can preset the default guide style. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Digital Menu", then press the ENTER button. 2. Press the ENTER button, to select "Guide". 3. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Default Guide", then pre[...]

English - 37 Viewing All Channels and Favourite Channels In the EPG menu, you can display all channels or favourite channels. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Digital Menu", then press the ENTER button. 2. Press the ENTER button again, to select "Guide". 3. Select the your requ[...]

English - 38 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 Identification Number) code that is defined by the user. The on-screen menu will instruct you to assign a PIN code (you can change it later, if necessary). 1. Press the MEN[...]

English - 39 Setting the Subtitle You can activate and deactivate the subtitles. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Digital Menu", then press the ENTER button. 2. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Setup", then press the ENTER button. 3. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select [...]

English - 40 Selecting the Digital Text (UK only) If the programme is broadcast with digital text, this feature is enabled. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Digital Menu", then press the ENTER button. 2. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Setup", then press the ENTER button[...]

English - 41 Selecting the Time Zone (Spain only) Select the local time zone. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Digital Menu", then press the ENTER button. 2. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Setup", then press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Setup", then press [...]

English - 42 Upgrading the Software To keep your product up-to-date with new Digital Television features then software upgrades are periodically broadcast as part of the normal Television signal. It will automatically detect these signals and display the software upgrade banner. You are given the option to install the upgrade. 1. Press the MENU but[...]

English - 43 Viewing 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 "Digital Menu", then press the ENTER button. 2. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Setup", then press the ENTER button. 3. Press t[...]

English - 44 Selecting the Preferred Language (Subtitle, Audio or Teletext) You can change the default value for subtitle, audio teletext languages. Displays the language information for the incoming stream. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Digital Menu", then press the ENTER button. 2. [...]

English - 45 Preference This menu consists of 6 sub-menus: Primary Audio Language, Secondary Audio Language, Primary Subtitle Language, Secondary Subtitle Language, Primary Teletext Language, Secondary Teletext Language. Using this feature, users can select one of the languages. The language selected here is the default when the user selects a chan[...]

English - 46 Display Modes Both screen position and size will vary depending on the type of PC monitor and its resolution. The resolutions in the table are recommended. D-Sub Input Mode Resolution Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) Pixel Clock Frequency (MHz) Sync Polarity (H/V) IBM 640 x 350 720 x 400 31.469 31.469 70.086 70.087 25[...]

English - 47 Setting up the TV with your PC 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 button.[...]

English - 48 Using the WISELINK Function This function enables you to view and listen to photo (JPEG) and audio files (MP3) saved on a USB Mass Storage Class (MSC) device. Press the POWER button on the remote control or your set . Connect a USB device containing JPEG and/or MP3 files to the WISELINK jack (USB jack) on the side of the TV. If you ent[...]

English - 49 Using the WISELINK Menu 1. Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Input”, then press the ENTER button. 2. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “WISELINK”, then press the ENTER button. 3. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the corresponding USB Memory Device, then press the ENTER button. The "WISE[...]

English - 50 Using the PHOTO (JPEG) List This menu shows JPEG files and folders saved on an USB memory device . 1. Complete Steps 1 to 3 of “Using the WISELINK Menu”. (Refer to page 49) 2. Press the ◄ or ► button to move to “Photo”, then press the ENTER button. The saved file information is displayed as a folder or file. 3. Press the ?[...]

English - 51 Using the Menu in the Photo List Start Slide Show: You can start a Slide Show. Select All: Select all the files in the folder. Deselect all: Deselect all the files in the folder. Using the Menu during a Slide Show Slide Show Speed: Select to control the slide show speed. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the required option ("[...]

English - 52 Using the Option Menu 1. Complete Steps 1 to 3 of “Using the WISELINK Menu”. (Refer to page 49) 2. Press the ◄ or ► button to move to “Photo”, then press the ENTER button. The saved file information is displayed as a folder or file. 3. Press the ▲, ▼, ◄ and ► button to select a file, then press the ENTER button. Pre[...]

English - 53 Using the MP3 List This menu shows MP3 files from among the files saved on a USB memory device. 1. Complete Steps 1 to 3 of “Using the WISELINK Menu”. (Refer to page 49) 2. Press the ◄ or ► button to move to “Music”, then press the ENTER button. The saved file information is displayed as a folder or file. 3. Press the ▲ o[...]

English - 54 Using the Setup Menu Setup displays the user settings of the WISELINK menu. 1. Complete Steps 1 to 3 of “Using the WISELINK Menu”. (Refer to page 49) 2. Press the ◄ or ► button to move to “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. 3. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select an item you want, then press the ENTER button. (“Slide S[...]

English - 55 What is Anynet+? Anynet+ is an AV network system that enables an easy-to-use AV interface for users by controlling all connected AV devices through the Anynet+ menu when Samsung Electronics AV devices are connected. Connecting Anynet+ Devices The Anynet+ system supports AV devices supporting Anynet+ only. Check if there is an Anynet+ m[...]

English - 56 Setting Up Anynet+ The following settings are to use Anynet+ functions. Using the Anynet+ Function 1. Press The TOOLS 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+ (HDMI-[...]

English - 57 Scanning and Switching between Anynet+ Devices 1. Press the TOOLS 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 i[...]

English - 58 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 Your TV connects to the corresponding device. Record Starts a recording. (This menu works only for a device supporting recording.) [...]

English - 59 Listening through a Receiver You can listen to sound through a receiver instead of the TV speaker. 1. Press the TOOLS button. Then Press the ENTER button to select "Anynet+(HDMI-CEC)". Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Receiver", then press the ENTER button. 2. Press the ◄ or ► button to select to "On&[...]

English - 60 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 Video/Audio/HDMI 1.3 cable conne[...]

English - 61 Teletext Feature Most television stations provide written information services via Teletext. 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 correctl[...]

English - 62 The teletext pages are organized according to six categories: Part Contents A B C D E F Selected page number. Broadcasting channel identity. Current page number or search indications. Date and time. Text. Status information. FASTEXT information. Teletext information is often divided between several pages displayed in sequence, which ca[...]

English - 63 Auto Wall-Mount (Sold separately) 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 Auto Wall-Mount screen is displayed. If the Auto Wall-Mount screen is not displayed when clicking on a direction button while watchi[...]

English - 64 Moving to the remembered position 1. Complete Step 1 of “Entering the menu”. 2. Pressing a Colour (Red, Green, Yellow) button moves the auto wall mount to the saved position. You can move the wall mount to one of the 3 pre-set positions by pressing the Red (Position 1), Green (Position 2) or Yellow (Position 3) buttons. If you adju[...]

English - 65 Securing the TV to the Wall 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 included Safety Flyer. For added stabi[...]

English - 66 Troubleshooting: 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 the[...]

English - 67 Technical and Environmental Specifications Model Name LE37A615 LE40A615 Screen Size (Diagonal) 37 inch 40 inch PC Resolution 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz Sound Output 10W x 2 10W x 2 Dimensions (WxDxH) Body With stand 923 x 84 x 597 mm 923 x 300 x 658 mm 998 x 83 x 638 mm 998 x 300 x 698 mm Weight With stand 18 kg 20 kg Envi[...]