Samsung LN40C500F3F Quick Setup Manual

Quick Setup Guide

Congratulations on the purchase of your new Samsung TV.
Read this setup guide to get your TV up and running quickly.
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Step 1
: Install the Stand
Follow the steps below to connect the TV to the stand.
✎
NOTE
x
Make sure to distinguish between the front and back of the Stand and
Guide Stand when assembling them.
x Make sure that at least two persons lift and move the LCD TV.
x Stand the product up and fasten the screws. If you fasten the screws with
the LCD TV placed down, it may lean to one side.
1
Connect the Guide Stand to the
Screws (M4 X L12)
Stand using four screws
(M4 X L12) as shown.
Guide Stand
Stand
Rear
2 3
With your TV upright, connect Fasten the two screws (M4 X L12) at
the TV to the Stand as shown. position 1, and then fasten the two
screws (M4 X L12) at position 2.
Front
2
Rear
1
Step 2
: Install the Batteries into the Remote
To install batteries into your remote control,
follow these steps:
1. Lift the cover on the back of the remote
upward as shown in the figure to the right.
2. Install two AAA batteries.
✎
Make sure to match the + and -
ends of the batteries to the diagram
in the battery compartment.
3. Replace the cover.
Step 3
: Connect Power and Antenna or Cable
VHF/UHF Antenna
Connect Ant In to
Antenna Cable (Not Supplied)
• Wall cable jack
• VHF/UHF Antenna
or
• Cable or Satellite box
Ant or Cable Out
Best to use 75 ohm (round) cable.
Make sure the AC power cord is plugged in securely to
the wall outlet and the TV.
Step 4
: Connect External Devices
Connecting an AV device (DVD/ Blu-ray player, cable/satellite box, etc.)
Use one of the connections below to connect your TV to an external A/V device. We recommend using HDMI for the highest picture quality.
HDMI to DVI Cable
(Not Supplied)
Very Good Connection
HD connection (up to 720p/1080i)
Using an HDMI to DVI Cable
Device
AUDIO OUT DVI OUT
Good Connection
Component connection (up to 720p/1080i)
Using a Component Cable
DVD / Blu-ray player / HD Cable Box / HD Satellite receiver (STB)
Top view Device
COMPONENT OUT AUDIO OUT
Audio Cable (Not Supplied)
Front
Component Cable (Not Supplied)
Rear
Step 5
: Run Plug & Play
When you turn on your TV for the first time, it automatically launches the Plug &
Play function. With Plug & Play, you can select the On Screen Display language,
set the clock mode, and launch the TV's channel memorizing process.
It also displays connection instructions similar to those in this guide.
To navigate while Plug & Play is running, press the Up, Down, Left or Right arrow
buttons on your remote. To make a selection, press the ENTERE button.
To skip a screen, press the MENU button. To turn on your TV, press the
button on the remote or on the TV. To run Plug & Play, follow these steps:
1
Using your remote control,
select the language for the On
Select Language of the OSD.
Screen Display (OSD), and then
Language
press the ENTERE button.
2
Select Home Use, and then
press the ENTERE button. If
Select 'Home Use' when installing this TV in your home.
you select Store Demo, the TV
will reset your picture and audio
Store Demo
settings every 30 minutes.
3
Select the Antenna Source
to memorize. you must select
Select the Antenna source to memorize.
Antenna Source to same type
Air
as your cable system type. After
Cable
selecting source, select Start;
then press the ENTERE
Auto
button on your remote.
Audio Cable
(Not Supplied)
HDMI Cable
(Not Supplied)
Video Cable (Not Supplied)
✎
Most cable systems are Standard(STD) systems, If you are not sure about
what kind of cable system you have, contact your cable company.
✎
If your TV is attached to a cable or satellite box, skip Steps 3 through 5. After
Plug & Play is complete, set your TV to Channel 3 or 4, according to the
directions for your cable or satellite box.
4
POWER
The TV memorizes the available
channels. This process can take
Plug & Play
up to 45 minutes.
Plug & Play
English
Español
Français
U Move E Enter
5
After the TV has memorized the
Plug & Play
channels, choose the Clock Mode.
Select Auto if you have a digital
channel in your area. Select Manual
if you don't, or if you have a cable or
Home Use
satellite box. When done, press the
L Move E Enter
ENTERE button.
✎
If you select Manual,
the clock setting screen
Plug & Play
appears.
6
Start Select the daylight savings time
setting: Off or On and then
Start
press the ENTERE button.
Start
U Move E Enter m Skip
Connecting an audio device (Home Theater, etc.)
Connect your TV to your Home Theater or other audio device to enjoy enhanced
Sound quality.
Best Connection
HD connection (up to 720p/1080i)
Using an HDMI Cable
DVD / Blu-ray player / HD Cable Box / HD STB
Connecting a PC
(Set-Top-Box) satellite receiver
Device
HDMI OUT
Connect your TV to a PC to use it as a Monitor.
Audio Cable (Not Supplied)
HDMI to DVI Cable (Not Supplied)
Lowest Quality Connection
Audio/Video connection (480i only)
Using an Audio/Video Cable
DVD, Blu-ray player, cable box, STB satellite receiver, VCR
Device
VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT
7
Select the time zone in which you live, and then press ENTERE.
8
After the time zone screen, The connection method for best HD screen
quality is displayed. Press Right arrow button on your remote to view each
screen in succession. Press the Blue button to skip this section.
9
Plug & Play
The Enjoy your TV. screen appears. Then press the ENTERE button.
Auto Program in Progress.
If You Want to Rerun Plug & Play
DTV Air : -- Air : --
1. Press the SOURCE
DTV Cable : -- Cable : -- Cable : 35
48% 2. Press the MENU button on your remote to display the menu.
3. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Setup, and then press the ENTERE
Stop
button.
E Enter m Skip
4. Press ENTERE again to select Plug & Play.
Plug & Play
Set the Clock Mode.
Auto
Clock Mode
Manual
U Move E Enter m Skip
Plug & Play
Set to daylight saving time.
Off
DST
On
U Move E Enter m Skip
Digital Audio connection
Using an Optical Cable
Digital Audio System
Optical Cable (Not Supplied)
OPTICAL
HD connection
Using an HDMI to DVI Cable
DVI OUT
Audio Cable (Not Supplied)
AUDIO OUT
Using a D-Sub Cable
Audio Cable (Not Supplied)
AUDIO OUT
PC OUT
D-Sub Cable (Not Supplied)
button on your remote, then select TV mode.
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