Samsung LE32B550A5W User Manual

Samsung LE32B550A5W User Manual

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  • Page 1 Contact SAMSUNG WORLDWIDE If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care centre. Country Web Site Customer Care Centre EIRE 0818 717 100 www.samsung.com/ie 0845 SAMSUNG (7267864) www.samsung.com/uk BN68-02324J-00 LCD TV user manual imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product.
  • Page 2 Some Digital TV functions might be unavailable in some countries or regions and DVB-C might not work correctly with ■ some cable service providers. For more information, please contact your local Samsung customer care centre. ■ Digital TV Notice...
  • Page 3 SRS Labs, Inc. TruSurround HD technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Symbol Note One-Touch Button TOOLS Button Press © 2009 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Edit Name 35 Support menu 35 Self Diagnosis Software Upgrade 36 HD Connection Guide Contact Samsung Media Play - USB Device 37 Connecting a USB Device 38 Media Play Function 39 Photo List Option Menu 40 Viewing a Photo or Slide Show...
  • Page 5 Anynet + 45 Connecting Anynet+ Devices 46 Setting Up Anynet + 46 Switching between Anynet + Devices 48 Recording 48 Listening through a Receiver (Home Theatre) 49 Troubleshooting for Anynet + Other Information 50 Teletext Feature 51 Using Your TV as a Computer (PC) Display 52 Troubleshooting: Before Contacting Service Personnel 53 Specifications...
  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Getting Started Installing the Stand Preset: Place the Guide Stand and Cover Neck onto the stand and fasten it using the screws. (Depending on the model) Attach your LCD TV to the stand. ■ Two or more people should carry the TV. ■...
  • Page 7: Installing The Wall Mount Kit

    Mount items. Contact a technician for assistance when installing the wall mounted bracket. Samsung Electronics is not responsible for any damage to the product or injury to yourself or others if you elect to install the TV on your own.
  • Page 8: Securing The Installation Space

    Install the product so the required distances shown in the figure are kept. ■ When using a stand or wall-mount, use parts provided by Samsung Electronics only. • If you use parts provided by another manufacturer, it may result in a problem with the product or an injury due to the product falling.
  • Page 9: 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.
  • Page 10: Accessories

    Accessories 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) User Manual ■ The items colour and shape may vary depending on the model. ■...
  • Page 11: Viewing The Control Panel

    Viewing the Control Panel The product colour and shape may vary depending on the model. ■ The front panel buttons can be activated by touching it with your finger. ■ Speakers Aim the remote control towards this spot on the TV. Toggles between all the available input sources.
  • Page 12: Viewing The Connection Panel

    Viewing the Connection Panel The product colour and shape may vary depending on the model. ■ 1 COMPONENT IN Connects Component video / audio. 2 HDMI IN 1, 2, 3(DVI), 4 / DVI AUDIO IN Connects to the HDMI jack of a device with an HDMI output. ■...
  • Page 13 6 H(HEADPHONE) Headphone may be connected to the headphone output on your set. While the head phone is connected, the sound from the built-in speakers will be disabled. ■ Using the sound function is restricted when connecting headphones to the TV. ■...
  • Page 14: Connections

    Connections OPTICAL (Digital) AUDIO (Analog) Analog Audio connection Using a Audio Cable Amplifier / DVD Home Theater AUDIO IN Digital Audio connection Using an Optical Cable Digital Audio System OPTICAL HD connection Using a D-Sub Cable Using an HDMI Cable HDMI OUT HD connection Using a D-Sub Cable...
  • Page 15: Installing Batteries In The Remote Control

    Installing Batteries in the Remote Control Lift the cover at the back of the remote control upward as shown in the figure. Install two AAA size batteries. ■ Make sure to match the ‘+’ and ‘–’ ends of the batteries with the diagram inside the compartment.
  • Page 16: Viewing The Remote Control

    (p. 29) Use these buttons in the Media Play and Anynet+ modes. ( ∏ This remote can be used to control recording on Samsung recorders with the Anynet+ feature) Teletext mode selection (LIST / FLOF) Teletext store Teletext size selection Colour buttons Fastext topic selection Teletext Functions (p.
  • Page 17: Basic Operation

    Basic Operation Placing Your Television in Standby Mode Your set can be placed in standby mode in order to reduce the power consumption. The standby mode can be useful when you wish to interrupt viewing temporarily (during a meal, for example). Press the POWERP button on the remote control.
  • Page 18: Viewing The Display

    If you want to reset this feature... Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Setup, then press the ENTERE button. Press the ENTERE button again to select Plug & Play. Enter your 4 digit PIN number. ■...
  • Page 19: Using The Menus

    Using the Menus Viewing the Menus Menu provides one button access for controlling your TV. It enables you to perform a variety of tasks intuitively with a control panel on the screen rather than a variety of remote control button presses. MENU button Display the main on-screen menu.
  • Page 20 Option Auto Store Manual Store Cable Search Option (depending on the country) Channel Description Air / Cable ❑ Antenna source to memorize ■ Digital & Analogue: Digital and Analogue channels. ■ Digital: Digital channels. ■ Analogue: Analogue channels. When selecting Cable → Digital & Analogue or Cable →...
  • Page 21: Full Guide / Mini Guide / Default Guide

    Channel Option Full Guide / The EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) information is provided by the broadcasters. Programme entries may Mini Guide / appear blank or out of date as a result of the information Default Guide broadcast on a given channel. The display will dynamically update as soon as new information becomes available.
  • Page 22: Channel List

    Option Channel List Using this menu, you can add / delete or set favourites channels and use the programme guide for digital broadcasts. ❑ Shows all currently available channels. ❑ Shows all added channels. ❑ Shows all favourite channels. ❑ Shows all current reserved programmes.
  • Page 23: Channel Mode

    Channel Option Channel List Timer Viewing ❑ If you reserve a programme you want to watch, the channel is automatically switched to the reserved channel in the Channel List; even when you are watching another channel. To reserve a programme, set the current time first. ■...
  • Page 24: Picture Menu

    ■ Changes the picture hue from reddish to a greenish appearance. Advanced Settings Samsung’s new TVs allow you to make even more precise picture settings than previous models. ■ Increases the picture’s shadow detail by lightening the black level (ie changing the gamma) at low levels. This is...
  • Page 25: Advanced Settings

    Picture Option Advanced Settings ■ Gamma Changes the rate at which images ramp or fade from light to dark. Recommended for advanced users only. ■ Colour Space Increases or decreases the visible colour range for red, green and blue. Recommended for advanced users only. •...
  • Page 26 Option Picture Options ■ Changes the screen shape in terms of height and width. Also known as Aspect Ratio. ■ 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.
  • Page 27: Picture Reset

    Picture Option Picture Options ■ Blue Only Mode Helps to adjust the colour and tint controls when used with colour bar test patterns. Recommended for qualified picture alignment specialists only. Available only when the Picture Mode is set to Movie or Standard. Picture Reset Resets all picture settings to the default values.
  • Page 28: Sound Menu

    Sound Menu Option Mode ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Equalizer The sound settings can be adjusted to suit your personal preferences. ■ ■ ■ ■ SRS TruSurround HD SRS TruSurround HD is a patented SRS technology that solves the problem of playing 5.1 multichannel content over two speakers.
  • Page 29: Sound Reset

    Selecting the Speaker TV’s Internal Speakers RF / AV / Component / PC / HDMI TV Speaker Sound Output External Mute Speaker Video No Signal Mute Option Sound Reset You can restore the Sound settings to the factory defaults. Reset Sound Mode: Current sound values return to default settings.
  • Page 30: Setup Menu

    Setup Menu Option Menu Language You can set the menu language. Time ❑ Setting the clock is necessary in order to use the various timer features of the TV. If you disconnect the power cord, you have to set the clock again. ■...
  • Page 31 Setup Option Broadcast Subtitle ❑ You 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. ■ Subtitle Switches subtitles on or off.
  • Page 32 Option Broadcast ❑ ■ This enables the user to select from the CAM-provided menu. Select the CI Menu based on the menu PC Card. ■ This contains information on CAM inserted in the CI slot and displays it. The Application Info inserting is about the ‘CI(CI+) CARD’.
  • Page 33 Setup Option General Game Mode ❑ When connecting to a game console such as PlayStation™ or Xbox™, you can enjoy a more realistic gaming experience by selecting game menu. ■ If Game Mode is On: • Picture mode is automatically changed to Standard and cannot be changed.
  • Page 34: Input Menu

    Input Menu Option Source List Use to select TV or other external input sources such as DVD / Blu-ray players / Cable Box / Satellite receivers (Set-Top Box) connected to the TV. Use to select the input source of your choice. ■...
  • Page 35: Support Menu

    Software Upgrade Samsung may offer upgrades for the TV’s firmware in the future. These upgrades can be performed via the TV when it is connected to the Internet, or by downloading the new firmware from samsung.com to a USB memory device.
  • Page 36: Software Upgrade

    HD TV. Refer to this information when connecting external devices to the TV. Contact Samsung View this information when your TV does not work properly or when you want to upgrade the software. You can view the information regarding the call centre, product and software file download method.
  • Page 37: Media Play - Usb Device

    Please connect directly to the USB port of your TV. If you are using a separate cable connection, there may be a USB compatibility problem. ■ Before connecting your device to the TV, please back up your files to prevent them from damage or loss of data. SAMSUNG is not responsible for any data file damage or data loss. ■...
  • Page 38: Media Play Function

    Media Play Function This function enables you to view and listen to photo and/or music files saved on a USB Mass Storage Class (MSC) device. ■ It might not work properly with unlicensed multimedia files. Entering the Media Play (USB) Menu Press the MENU button.
  • Page 39: Photo List Option Menu

    View Groups: The sort group where the currently selected file is contained is highlighted. Currently selected file: The selected file is the file you can now control. Photo file are displayed as thumbnail images. Current Device: Shows the currently selected device name. Press the Red button to select a device.
  • Page 40: Viewing A Photo Or Slide Show

    Viewing a Photo or Slide Show Viewing a Slide Show Press the ▼ button to select the File List Section. Press the TOOLS button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Slide Show, then press the ENTERE button. ■ All files in the File List Section will be used for the Slide Show.
  • Page 41 Alternatively In the File List Section, press the Yellow buttons to select the desired photos. Press the TOOLS button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Slide Show, then press the ENTERE button. ■ The selected files will be used for the Slide Show. Slide Show Option Menu During a slide show (or when viewing a photo), press the TOOLS button to set the option.
  • Page 42: Sorting The Music List

    Sorting the Music List Music List Option Menu Press the MEDIA.P button. Press the ◄ or ► button to select Music, then press the ENTERE button. Press the ◄ or ► button to select the desired Music file. ■ Selecting Multiple Music Files •...
  • Page 43 Music Play Control Buttons Button Operations Play/Pause the music file. ENTERE Play the music file ∂ Pause the music file ∑ Exit play mode and return to the music list. ∫ TOOLS Run various functions from the Music menus. Music Function Information Icon When all music files in the folder (or the selected file) are repeated.
  • Page 44: Using The Setup Menu

    Using the Setup Menu Setup displays the user settings of the Media Play menu. Press the MEDIA.P button. Press the ◄ or ► button to select Setup, then press the ENTERE button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the desired option. Press the ◄...
  • Page 45: 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 46: Setting Up Anynet

    Setting Up Anynet + Option Setup Switching between Anynet + Devices Press the TOOLS button. Press the ENTERE button to select Anynet + (HDMI- CEC). Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Device List, then press the ENTERE button. Anynet + devices connected to the TV are listed.
  • Page 47 Anynet + Menu The Anynet + menu changes depending on the type and status of the Anynet + devices connected to the TV. Option Anynet + mode changes to TV broadcast mode. View TV Shows the Anynet + device list. Device List (device_name) MENU Shows the connected device menus.
  • Page 48: Recording

    Recording You can make a recording of a TV programme using a Samsung recorder. Press the TOOLS button. Press the ENTERE button to select Anynet + (HDMI-CEC). Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Recording Immediately and press the ENTERE button.
  • Page 49: Troubleshooting For Anynet

    Troubleshooting for Anynet + Problem Anynet + does not work. Check if the device is an Anynet + device. The Anynet + system supports Anynet + devices ● only. ● Connect only one receiver (home theatre). Check if the Anynet + device power cord is properly connected. ●...
  • Page 50: Other Information

    Other Information 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. ■...
  • Page 51: 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.) First, click on ‘Control Panel’ on the Windows start menu.
  • Page 52: Troubleshooting: Before Contacting Service Personnel

    Troubleshooting: Before Contacting Service Personnel No sound or picture Normal picture but no sound Screen is black and power indicator light blinks steadily No picture or black and white picture Sound and picture interference Blurred or snowy picture, distorted sound Remote control malfunctions ‘Check signal cable.’...
  • Page 53: Specifications

    Specifications Model Name Screen Size (Diagonal) Power Consumption Standby PC Resolution (Optimum) Sound (Output) Dimensions (WxDxH) Without Stand With stand Weight With Stand Environmental Considerations Operating Temperature Operating Humidity Storage Temperature Storage Humidity Stand Swivel (Left / Right) Model Name Screen Size (Diagonal) Power Consumption...
  • Page 54: Warning! Important Safety Instructions

    Warning! Important Safety Instructions Please read the appropriate section that corresponds to the marking on your Samsung product before attempting to install the product. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
  • Page 55: Wiring The Mains Power Supply Plug (Uk Only)

    3. Warranty repairs must be carried out by Authorised Samsung Dealers or Authorised Service Centres. No re-imbursement will be made for repairs carried out by non Samsung Dealers and, any such repair work and damage to the products caused by such repair work will not be covered by this warranty.
  • Page 56: Gnu General Public License

    This product uses some software programs which are distributed under the GPL/LGPL license. Accordingly, the following GPL and LGPL software source codes that have been used in this product can be provided after asking to vdswmanager@ samsung.com. GPL software: Linux Kernel, Busybox, Binutils...
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  • Page 60 Each time you convey a covered work, the recipient automatically receives a license from the original licensors, to run, modify and propagate that work, subject to this License. You are not responsible for enforcing compliance by third parties with this License.
  • Page 61 The Free Software Foundation may publish revised and/or new versions of the GNU General Public License from time to time. Such new versions will be similar in spirit to the present version, but may differ in detail to address new problems or concerns. Each version is given a distinguishing version number.
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  • Page 66 A “contributor” is a copyright holder who authorizes use under this License of the Program or a work on which the Program is based. The work thus licensed is called the contributor’s “contributor version”. A contributor’s “essential patent claims” are all patent claims owned or controlled by the contributor, whether already acquired or hereafter acquired, that would be infringed by some manner, permitted by this License, of making, using, or selling its contributor version, but do not include claims that would be infringed only as a consequence of further modification of the contributor version.
  • Page 67 THERE IS NO WARRANTY FOR THE PROGRAM, TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW. EXCEPT WHEN OTHERWISE STATED IN WRITING THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND/OR OTHER PARTIES PROVIDE THE PROGRAM “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
  • Page 68 The OpenSSL toolkit stays under a dual license, i.e. both the conditions of the OpenSSL License and the original SSLeay license apply to the toolkit. See below for the actual license texts. Actually both licenses are BSD-style Open Source licenses. In case of any license issues related to OpenSSL please contact openssl-core@openssl.org.
  • Page 69 Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This marking on the product, accessories or literature indicates that the product and its electronic accessories (e.g. charger, headset, USB cable) should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working life.
  • Page 70 Ustrezno odstranjevanje tega izdelka (odpadna električna in elektronska oprema) Oznaka na izdelku, dodatni opremi ali dokumentaciji pomeni, da izdelka in njegove elektronske dodatne opreme (npr. električni polnilnik, slušalke, kabel USB) ob koncu dobe uporabe ni dovoljeno odvreči med gospodinjske odpadke. Te izdelke ločite od drugih vrst odpadkov in jih odgovorno predajte v recikliranje ter tako spodbudite trajnostno vnovično uporabo materialnih virov.
  • Page 71 Σωστή Απόρριψη αυτού του Προϊόντος (Απόβλητα Ηλεκτρικού & Ηλεκτρονικού Εξοπλισμού) (Ισχύει για την Ευρωπαϊκή Ένωση και για άλλες ευρωπαϊκές χώρες με χωριστά συστήματα συλλογής) Αυτό το σήμα που εμφανίζεται επάνω στο προϊόν, στα εξαρτήματά του ή στα εγχειρίδια που το συνοδεύουν, υποδεικνύει ότι το προϊόν και τα ηλεκτρονικά του εξαρτήματα (π.χ. φορτιστής, ακουστικά, καλώδιο...
  • Page 72 Tinkamas šio gaminio išmetimas (elektros ir elektroninės įrangos atliekos) Šis ženklas, pateiktas ant gaminio, jo priedų ar dokumentacijoje, nurodo, kad gaminio ir jo elektroninių priedų (pvz., įkroviklio, ausinių, USB kabelio) negalima išmesti kartu su kitomis buitinėmis atliekomis gaminio naudojimo laikui pasibaigus. Kad būtų išvengta galimos nekontroliuojamo atliekų...
  • Page 73 Correct disposal of batteries in this product (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate battery return systems.) This marking on the battery, manual or packaging indicates that the batteries in this product should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working life.
  • Page 74 KKorrekt bortskaffelse af batterierne i dette produkt (Gælder i EU og andre europæiske lande med særlige retursystemer for batterier). Mærket på dette batteri, dokumentationen eller emballagen betyder, at batterierne i dette produkt efter endt levetid ikke må bortskaffes sammen med andet husholdningsaffald. Mærkning med de kemiske symboler Hg, Cd eller Pb betyder, at batteriet indeholder kviksølv, cadmium eller bly over grænseværdierne i EU-direktiv 2006/66.
  • Page 75 Správná likvidace baterií v tomto výrobku (Platí v Evropské unii a dalších evropských zemích s vlastními systémy zpětného odběru baterií.) Tato značka na baterii, návodu nebo obalu znamená, že baterie v tomto výrobku nesmí být na konci své životnosti likvidovány společně s jiným domovním odpadem.

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