Samsung LN40B530P7FXZA User Manual

Samsung LN40B530P7FXZA User Manual

5 series; 530 series
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  • Page 1 If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center. Comuníquese con SAMSUNG WORLDWIDE Si desea formular alguna pregunta o comentario en relación con los productos de Samsung, comuníquese con el centro de atención al cliente de SAMSUNG.
  • Page 2 Electronics (SAMSUNG) products, and the requirements, conditions, exclusions and limitations contained herein, SAMSUNG will additionally provide Warranty Repair Service in the United States on SAMSUNG products purchased in Canada, and in Canada on SAMSUNG products purchased in the United States, for the warranty period originally specified, and to the Original Purchaser only.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS General Information Channel Control ■ List of Features ..............2 ■ Configuring the Channel Menu ...........23 ■ Accessories ................2 ■ Managing Channels............23 ■ Viewing the Control Panel ............3 ■ Viewing the Connection Panel ..........4 Picture Control ■ Remote Control ..............6 ■...
  • Page 4: General Information

    GEnEral InformatIon Figures and illustrations in this User Manual are provided for reference only and may differ from actual product appearance. Product design and specifications may be changed without notice in order to enhance product performance. list of features ¦ ●...
  • Page 5: Viewing The Control Panel

    Viewing the Control Panel ¦ The product color and shape may vary depending on the model. You can use a button by pressing the side panel buttons. 8 7 6 1 SOURCEE: Toggles between all the available input sources. In the on-screen menu, use this button as you use the ENTERE button on the remote control.
  • Page 6: Viewing The Connection Panel

    Viewing the Connection Panel ¦ LN52B530  [TV Rear Panel] [TV Side Panel] LN32B530, LN37B530, LN40B530, LN46B530  [TV Rear Panel] The product color and shape may vary depending on the model. English - 4...
  • Page 7 1 HDMI IN 1, 2, 3 / DVI IN(HDMI1) [R-AUDIO-L] (LN52B530) – Connects to the HDMI jack of a device with an HDMI output. No sound connection is needed for an HDMI to HDMI connection. Use the HDMI IN 1 jack for DVI connection to an external device. Use a DVI to HDMI cable or DVI-HDMI adapter (DVI to HDMI) for video connection and the DVI IN (HDMI1) [R-AUDIO-L] jacks for audio.
  • Page 8: Remote Control

    @ Use these buttons in the DMA Program (SAP broadcast). and Anynet + modes. (∏: This remote can be used to control recording on Samsung recorders with the Anynet + feature) Installing Batteries in the Remote Control ¦ 1. Lift the cover at the back of the remote control upward as shown in the figure.
  • Page 9: Connections (Ln32B530, Ln37B530, Ln40B530, Ln46B530)

    CONNECTIONS (LN32B530, LN37B530, LN40B530, LN46B530) Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas ¦ If your antenna has a set of leads that look like the diagram to the right, see ‘Antennas with 300 Ω Flat Twin Leads’ below. If your antenna has one lead that looks like the diagram to the right, see ‘Antennas with 75 Ω Round Leads’.
  • Page 10: Connecting A Dvd / Blu-Ray Player / Cable Box / Satellite Receiver (Set-Top Box) Via Hdmi

    Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles Some Channels If your cable box descrambles only some channels (such as premium channels), follow the instructions below. You will need a two- way splitter, an RF (A/B) switch and four lengths of RF cable. (These items are available at most electronics stores.) ANT IN Incoming cable TV Rear...
  • Page 11: Connecting A Dvd / Blu-Ray Player / Cable Box / Satellite Receiver (Set-Top Box) Via Dvi

    Connecting a DVD / Blu-ray player / Cable Box / Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box) via DVI ¦ This connection can only be made if there is a DVI Output connector on the external device. TV Rear Panel DVD / Blu-ray player / Cable Box / Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box) 2 Audio Cable (Not supplied) 1 DVI to HDMI Cable (Not supplied)
  • Page 12: Connecting A Vcr

    Connecting a VCR ¦ TV Rear Panel VCR Rear Panel 2 Audio Cable (Not supplied) 1 Video Cable (Not supplied) 1. Connect a Video Cable between the AV IN [VIDEO] jack on the TV and the VIDEO OUT jack on the VCR. 2.
  • Page 13: Connecting An Amplifier / Dvd Home Theater

    Connecting an Amplifier / DVD Home Theater ¦ TV Rear Panel Amplifier/DVD Home Theater 1 Audio Cable (Not supplied) 1. Connect Audio Cables between the AUDIO OUT [R-AUDIO-L] jacks on the TV and Audio Input jacks on the Amplifier / DVD Home Theater. When an audio amplifier is connected to the AUDIO OUT [R-AUDIO-L] jacks: Decrease the volume of the TV and adjust the volume level with the Amplifier’s volume control.
  • Page 14: Connecting A Camcorder

    Connecting a Camcorder ¦ Using a Video Cable TV Rear Panel Camcorder 2 Audio Cable (Not supplied) 1 Video Cable (Not supplied) 1. Connect a Video Cable between the AV IN [VIDEO] jack on the TV and the VIDEO OUT jack on the camcorder. 2.
  • Page 15: Connecting A Pc

    Connecting a PC ¦ Using a D-Sub Cable TV Rear Panel 1 D-Sub Cable (Not supplied) 2 PC Audio Cable (Not supplied) 1. Connect a D-Sub Cable between PC IN [PC] connector on the TV and the PC output connector on your computer. 2.
  • Page 16: Connections (Ln52B530)

    CONNECTIONS (LN52B530) Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas ¦ If your antenna has a set of leads that look like the diagram to the right, see ‘Antennas with 300 Ω Flat Twin Leads’ below. If your antenna has one lead that looks like the diagram to the right, see ‘Antennas with 75 Ω Round Leads’.
  • Page 17: Connecting A Dvd / Blu-Ray Player / Cable Box / Satellite Receiver (Set-Top Box) Via Hdmi

    Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles Some Channels If your cable box descrambles only some channels (such as premium channels), follow the instructions below. You will need a two- way splitter, an RF (A/B) switch and four lengths of RF cable. (These items are available at most electronics stores.) ANT IN Incoming cable TV Rear...
  • Page 18: Connecting A Dvd / Blu-Ray Player / Cable Box / Satellite Receiver (Set-Top Box) Via Dvi

    Connecting a DVD / Blu-ray player / Cable Box / Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box) via DVI ¦ This connection can only be made if there is a DVI Output connector on the external device. TV Rear Panel DVD / Blu-ray player / Cable Box / Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box) 2 Audio Cable (Not supplied) 1 DVI to HDMI Cable (Not supplied)
  • Page 19: Connecting A Vcr

    Connecting a VCR ¦ TV Rear Panel TV Side Panel VCR Rear Panel 2 Audio Cable (Not supplied) 1 Video Cable (Not supplied) 1. Connect a Video Cable between the AV IN 1 [Y/VIDEO] or AV IN 2 [VIDEO] jack on the TV and the VIDEO OUT jack on the VCR.
  • Page 20: Connecting An Amplifier / Dvd Home Theater

    Connecting an Amplifier / DVD Home Theater ¦ TV Rear Panel Amplifier/DVD Home Theater 1 Audio Cable (Not supplied) 1. Connect Audio Cables between the AUDIO OUT [R-AUDIO-L] jacks on the TV and Audio Input jacks on the Amplifier / DVD Home Theater. When an audio amplifier is connected to the AUDIO OUT [R-AUDIO-L] jacks: Decrease the volume of the TV and adjust the volume level with the Amplifier’s volume control.
  • Page 21: Connecting A Camcorder

    Connecting a Camcorder ¦ The side panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a camcorder to your TV. Using a Video Cable TV Side Panel Camcorder 1 Video Cable (Not supplied) 2 Audio Cable (Not supplied) 1. Connect a Video Cable between the AV IN 2 [VIDEO] jack on the TV and the VIDEO OUT jack on the camcorder. 2.
  • Page 22: Connecting A Pc

    Connecting a PC ¦ Using a D-Sub Cable TV Rear Panel 1 D-Sub Cable (Not supplied) 2 PC Audio Cable (Not supplied) 1. Connect a D-Sub Cable between PC IN [PC] connector on the TV and the PC output connector on your computer. 2.
  • Page 23: Operation

    OPERATION Viewing the menus ¦ Before using the TV, follow the steps below to learn how to navigate the menu in order to select and adjust different functions. Mode : Standard 1. Press the MENU button. Backlight The main menu is displayed on the screen. Its left side has the following icons: Picture, Contrast : 95 Sound, Channel, Setup, Input, Application, Support.
  • Page 24: Plug & Play Feature

    Plug & Play Feature ¦ When the TV is initially powered on, basic settings proceed automatically and subsequently. Plug & Play 1. Press the POWER P button on the remote control. Menu Language, Store Demo, Channels, and Time will be set. You can also use the POWER P button on the TV.
  • Page 25: Channel Control

    CHANNEL CONTROL Configuring the Channel Menu ¦ Antenna → Air / Cable ❑ Before your television can begin memorizing the available channels, you must specify the type of signal source that is connected to the TV (i.e. an Air or a Cable system). Antenna : Air ► Press the TOOLS button to display the Tools menu. You can also set the Antenna by Auto Program selecting Tools → Switch to Cable (or Switch to Air).
  • Page 26 Programmed  Shows all current reserved Programs. Select a channel in the All Channels, Added Channels or Favorite screen by pressing the ▲ / ▼ buttons, and pressing the ENTERE button. Then you can watch the selected channel. Using the Color buttons with the Channel List –...
  • Page 27: Picture Control

    The energy consumed during use can be significantly reduced if the brightness level of the picture is lowered, which will reduce the overall running cost. Advanced Settings ❑ Advanced Settings Samsung’s new TVs allow you to make even more precise picture settings than previous Black Tone : Off ► models.
  • Page 28 Dynamic Contrast → Off / Low / Medium / High  You can adjust the screen contrast so that the optimal contrast is provided. Gamma  You can adjust the primary color (red, green, blue) Intensity. (-3 ~ +3) Color Space  Color space is a color matrix composed of red, green and blue colors. Select your favorite color space to experience the most natural color.
  • Page 29: Using Your Tv As A Computer (Pc) Display

    Windows and your particular video card. However, even if your actual screens look different, the same basic set-up information will apply in almost all cases. (If not, contact your computer manufacturer or Samsung Dealer.) 1.
  • Page 30: Setting Up The Tv With Your Pc

    Display Modes If the signal from the system equals the standard signal mode, the screen is adjusted automatically. If the signal from the system doesn’t equal the standard signal mode, adjust the mode by referring to your videocard user guide; otherwise there may be no video.
  • Page 31: Sound Control

    SOUND CONTROL Configuring the Sound Menu ¦ Mode → Standard / Music / Movie / Clear Voice / Custom ❑ You can select a sound mode to suit your personal preferences. Press the S.MODE button on the remote control repeatedly to select one of the sound Mode : Custom ► settings. Equalizer SRS TruSurround HD : Off Equalizer ❑...
  • Page 32: Setup

    Speaker Select ❑ When you watch TV with it connecting to a Home theater, turn the TV speakers off so you can listen to sound from the Home theater’s (external) speakers. External Speaker: Used to listen to the sound of the External (Home Theater) Speakers. ...
  • Page 33 Timer 1 / Timer 2 / Timer 3  Three different on / off timer settings can be made. You must set the clock first. ● On Time: Set the hour, minute, am/pm, and activate/inactivate. (To activate the timer with the setting you’ve chosen, set to Activate.) ●...
  • Page 34 Canadian English  ● C: Programming intended for children under age 8. ● C8+: Programming generally considered acceptable for children 8 years and over to watch on their own. ● G: General programming, suitable for all audiences. PG: Parental Guidance. ●...
  • Page 35 Caption Mode  You can select the desired caption mode. The availability of captions depends on the program being broadcast. ● Default / CC1~CC4 / Text1~Text4 (analog channels only) The Analog Caption function operates in either analog TV channel mode or when a signal is supplied from an external device to TV.
  • Page 36: Input / Support

    ● Yes: If the test pattern does not appear or there is noise in the test pattern, select Yes. Software Upgrade There may be a problem with the TV. Contact Samsung’s call center for assistance. HD Connection Guide ● No: If the test pattern is properly displayed, select No. There may be a problem with your Contact Samsung external equipment.
  • Page 37: Anynet

    Anynet + is a function that enables you to control all connected Samsung devices that support Anynet + with your Samsung TV’s remote. The Anynet + system can be used only with Samsung devices that have the Anynet + feature. To be sure your Samsung device has this feature, check if there is an Anynet + logo on it.
  • Page 38: Setting Up Anynet

    To connect to Home Theater Anynet + Device 1 Anynet + Device 2 HDMI 1.3 Cable HDMI 1.3 Cable Anynet + Device 3 Home Theater HDMI 1.3 Cable Optical Cable HDMI 1.3 Cable 1. Connect the HDMI IN (1, 2 or 3) jack on the TV and the HDMI OUT jack of the corresponding Anynet + device using an HDMI cable.
  • Page 39: Switching Between Anynet + Devices

    Switching between Anynet + Devices ¦ 1. Press the TOOLS button. Press the ENTERE button to select Anynet + (HDMI-CEC). 2. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Device List, then press the ENTERE button. View TV Device List Anynet + devices connected to the TV are listed.
  • Page 40: Recording

    Recording ¦ You can make a recording of a TV program using a Samsung recorder. 1. Press the TOOLS button. Press the ENTERE button to select Anynet + (HDMI-CEC). View TV Device List 2. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Recording Immediately and press the ENTERE...
  • Page 41: Troubleshooting For Anynet

    Troubleshooting for Anynet + ¦ Problem Possible Solution Anynet + does not work. Check if the device is an Anynet + device. The Anynet + system supports Anynet + ● devices only. ● Connect only one receiver (home theater). Check if the Anynet + device power cord is properly connected. ●...
  • Page 42: Appendix

    ¦ If the TV seems to have a problem, first try this list of possible problems and solutions. If none of these troubleshooting tips apply, please visit Samsung.com or contact the Samsung call center at 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864). Problem Possible Solution Poor picture.
  • Page 43: Installing The Stand

    Problem Possible Solution The picture appears distorted in the If Screen Fit is selected with some external devices, the picture may appear distorted in corner of the screen. the corner of the screen. This symptom is caused by the external devices, not TV. The ‘Resets all settings to the This appears when you press and hold the EXIT button for a while.
  • Page 44: Wall Mount Kit Specifications (Vesa)

    Do not fasten the screws too strongly, this may damage the product or cause the product to fall, leading to personal injury. Samsung is not liable for these kinds of accidents. Samsung is not liable for product damage or personal injury when a non-VESA or non-specified wall mount is used or the consumer fails to follow the product installation instructions.
  • Page 45: Securing The Tv To The Wall

    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.
  • Page 46: Specifications

    Specifications ¦ Model Name LN32B530 LN37B530 LN40B530 Screen Size 32 inches 37 inches 40 inches (Diagonal) (31.5 inches measured (37.0 inches measured (39.9 inches measured diagonally) diagonally) diagonally) PC Resolution (Optimum) 1920 X 1080 @ 60 Hz 1920 X 1080 @ 60 Hz 1920 X 1080 @ 60 Hz Sound (Output)
  • Page 47: Dimensions

    NOTE: All drawings are not necessarily to scale. Some dimensions are subject to change without prior notice. Refer to the dimensions prior to performing installation of your TV. Not responsible for typographical or printed errors. © 2009 Samsung Electronics America, Inc English - 45...
  • Page 48 NOTE: All drawings are not necessarily to scale. Some dimensions are subject to change without prior notice. Refer to the dimensions prior to performing installation of your TV. Not responsible for typographical or printed errors. © 2009 Samsung Electronics America, Inc English - 46...
  • Page 49 NOTE: All drawings are not necessarily to scale. Some dimensions are subject to change without prior notice. Refer to the dimensions prior to performing installation of your TV. Not responsible for typographical or printed errors. © 2009 Samsung Electronics America, Inc English - 47...
  • Page 50 NOTE: All drawings are not necessarily to scale. Some dimensions are subject to change without prior notice. Refer to the dimensions prior to performing installation of your TV. Not responsible for typographical or printed errors. © 2009 Samsung Electronics America, Inc English - 48...
  • Page 51 NOTE: All drawings are not necessarily to scale. Some dimensions are subject to change without prior notice. Refer to the dimensions prior to performing installation of your TV. Not responsible for typographical or printed errors. © 2009 Samsung Electronics America, Inc English - 4...

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