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Samsung LE40F71B Owner's Instructions Manual

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BN68-01047Q-00
Owner's Instructions
Before operating the unit,
please read this manual thoroughly,
and retain it for future reference.
ON-SCREEN MENUS
PC DISPLAY
PICTURE IN PICTURE (PIP)
TELETEXT
Register your product at www.samsung.com/global/register
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  • Page 1 Contact SAMSUNG WORLD-WIDE If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care centre. Country Customer Care Center BELGIUM 02 201 2418 CZECH REPUBLIC 844 000 844 DENMARK 38 322 887 FINLAND 09 693 79 554 FRANCE 08 25 08 65 65 (€...
  • Page 2 Displaying still images from Video games and PC for longer than a certain period of time may produce partial after-images. To prevent this effect, reduce the ‘brightness’ and ‘contrast’ when displaying still images. © 2006 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents CONNECTING AND PREPARING YOUR TV List of Parts... 2 Installing the Wall Mount Kit ... 2 Viewing the Control Panel ... 3 Viewing the Connection Panel ... 4 Viewing the Remote Control ... 6 Installing Batteries in the Remote Control ... 6 Switching On and Off ...

  • Page 4: List Of Parts

    Wall 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 5: Viewing The Control Panel

    Viewing the Control Panel The product colour and shape may vary depending on the model. SOURCE Toggles between all the available input soures (TV, Ext.1, Ext.2, AV, S-Video, Component, PC, HDMI1, HDMI2). In the on-screen menu, use this button as you use the ENTER button on the remote control.

  • Page 6: Viewing The Connection Panel

    Viewing the Connection Panel [Rear Panel Jacks] [Side Panel Jacks] Power Input 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. English-4...
  • Page 7 Connecting an Aerial or Cable Television Network To view television channels correctly, a signal must be received by the set from one of the following sources: - An outdoor aerial / A cable television network / A satellite network Connecting HDMI/DVI - Supports connections between HDMI-connection-enabled AV devices (Set-Top Boxes, DVD players, AV receivers and digital TVs).

  • Page 8: Viewing The Remote Control

    4. Is there a power outage, or is the power cord unplugged? 5. Is there a special fluorescent light or neon sign nearby? Selects a target device to be controlled by the Samsung remote control (TV, DVD, STB, CABLE, VCR) (Refer to page 36~40)

  • Page 9: Switching On And Off

    Switching On and Off The mains lead is attached to the rear of your set. Plug the mains lead into an appropriate socket. The standby indicator lights up on the front of the set. Press the button on the front of the set. You also can press the POWER The programme that you were watching last is reselected automatically.

  • Page 10: Storing Channels Automatically

    Storing Channels Automatically You can scan for the frequency ranges available to you (and availability depends on your country). Automatically allocated programme numbers may not correspond to actual or desired programme numbers. However, you can sort numbers manually and clear any channels you do not wish to watch. Press the MENU button to display the menu.

  • Page 11: Setting The Channel Manager

    Press the button to select “Colour System”, then press the ENTER button. Select the colour standard required by pressing the Press the button to select “Sound System”, then press the ENTER button. Select the sound standard required by pressing the If there is an abnormal sound or no sound, re-select the sound system required.

  • Page 12: Activating The Child Lock

    Activating the Child Lock Sorting the Stored Channels This feature allows you to prevent unauthorized users, such as children, from watching unsuitable programmes by muting out video and audio. Child Lock can- not be released using the buttons on the side. Only the remote control can release the Child Lock setting, so keep the remote control away from children.

  • Page 13: Assigning Channels Names

    Assigning Channels Names Fine Tuning Channel Reception Channel names will be assigned automatically when channel information is broadcast. These names can be changed, allowing you to assign new names. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the to select “Channel”, then press the ENTER button. Press the button to select “Name”, then press the ENTER button.

  • Page 14: Using The Lna (Low Noise Amplifier) Feature

    Using the LNA (Low Noise Amplifier) Feature Changing the Picture Standard You can also press the P.MODE button on the remote control to select one of the picture settings. Adjusting the Custom Picture This function is very useful in the situation that the TV is used in a weak signal area.

  • Page 15: Changing The Colour Tone

    Changing the Colour Tone Adjusting the Color Tone with the Preferred Color Component Resetting the Picture Settings to the Factory Defaults You can select the most comfortable colour tone to your eyes. To select the desired picture effect, follow the “Changing the Picture Standard”...

  • Page 16: Changing The Picture Size

    Changing the Picture Size You can select these options by simply pressing the P.SIZE button on the remote control. Changing the Auto Wide (4:3) You can select the picture size which best corresponds to your viewing requirements. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button.

  • Page 17: Freezing The Current Picture

    “On” or “Off”. Press the ENTER button. Press the EXIT button to exit. Samsung’s new technology brings you more detailed images with contrast and white enhancement. A new image compensation algorithm gives viewers brighter and clearer images. DNIe technology will match every signal to your eyes.

  • Page 18: Viewing The Picture In Picture (Pip)

    Viewing the Picture In Picture (PIP) Press the PIP button on the remote control repeatedly to acti vate or deactivate the “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.

  • Page 19: Changing The Sound Standard

    Changing the Sound Standard You can also select these options by simply pressing the S.MODE button on the remote control. Adjusting the Sound Settings Setting the TruSurround XT (SRS TSXT) You can also set these options simply by pressing the SRS button on remote control.

  • Page 20: Adjusting The Volume Automatically

    Adjusting the Volume Automatically Selecting the Internal Mute Listening to the Sound of the Sub Picture Each broadcasting station has its own signal conditions, and so it is not easy for you to adjust the volume every time the channel is changed. This feature allows you to automatically adjust the volume of the desired channel by lowering the sound output when the modulation signal is high or by raising the sound output when the modulation signal is low.

  • Page 21: Resetting The Sound Settings To The Factory Defaults

    Resetting the Sound Settings to the Factory Defaults Connecting Headphones Selecting the Sound Mode You can also set these options simply by pressing the DUAL button on remote control. Setting and Displaying the Current Time If Game Mode is On, the Reset Sound function is activated. Selecting the Reset function after setting the equalizer resets the equalizer setting to the factory defaults.

  • Page 22: Setting The Sleep Timer

    Setting the Sleep Timer Press the SLEEP button on the remote control repeatedly until the appropriate time interval appears. Switching the Television On and Off Automatically You can select a time period of between 30 and 180 minutes after which the television automatically switches to standby mode.

  • Page 23: Choosing Your Language

    Choosing Your Language Using Game Mode When you start using your set for the first time, you must select the language which will be used for displaying menus and indications. Press the MENU button to display the on-screen menu. Press the button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button.

  • Page 24: Setting The Blue Screen Mode / Selecting The Melody

    Setting the Blue Screen Mode / Selecting the Melody Using the Energy Saving Feature Blue Screen: If no signal is being received or the signal is very weak, a blue screen automatically replaces the noisy picture background. If you wish to continue viewing the poor picture, you must set the "Blue Screen"...

  • Page 25: Selecting The Source

    Selecting the Source Editing the Input Source Names You can select among external sources connected to your TV’s input jacks. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ENTER button, to select “Input”. Press the ENTER button again, to select “Source List”. When no external device is connected to your set, only “TV”, “Ext.1”, “Ext.2”...

  • Page 26: Using The Wiselink Function

    Using the WISELINK Function You can view stored photos (JPEG files) or play music files (MP3) using a memory card or USB storage media. The "Photo" menu supports image files in the JPEG format only. The "Music" menu supports sound files in the MP3 format only. 1.

  • Page 27: Using The Wiselink Menu

    Using the WISELINK Menu Using the PHOTO (JPEG) List folder icon photo icon Move to the previous folder stage icon You can select these options by simply pressing the WISELINK button on the remote control. This menu shows JPEG and MP3 files and folders saved on a memory card.
  • Page 28 Using the Options Menu "Slide Show": Starts a slide show. (Refer to “Selecting a Photo and Slide Show” on page 27) "Rotate": You can rotate images in full screen mode. Images are rotated in the order of 90°, 180°, 270° and 0° (original state). (Refer to “Rotating”...

  • Page 29: Viewing Photo File Information

    Viewing Photo File Information Selecting a Photo and Slide Show You can select these options by simply pressing the WISELINK button on the remote control. Normal When selecting a photo file, the photo file information is displayed on the left in the TV screen, such as the resolution, the date modified and the order of the file in the current directory.

  • Page 30: Rotating

    Rotating You can select these options by simply pressing the WISELINK button on the remote control. "Background Music Setting": The saved file information is displayed as folder or MP3 file. Select the "Background Music Settings" and press the ENTER button. Navigate to the folder that contains the MP3 files to use as the background music.

  • Page 31: Zooming-In

    Zooming-in You can select these options by simply pressing the WISELINK button on the remote control. Displays a 2x, 3x or 4x zoomed-in image in full screen mode. Complete Steps 1 to 4 of "Using the WISELINK Menu". (Refer to page 25) Press the button to select “Photo”, then press the ENTER button.

  • Page 32: Copying Image Files

    Copying Image Files You can select these options by simply pressing the WISELINK button on the remote control. Deleting Image Files You can select these options by simply pressing the WISELINK button on the remote control. You can copy image files to a different memory card. Complete Steps 1 to 4 of "Using the WISELINK Menu".

  • Page 33: Printing A Photo

    Printing a Photo You can select these options by simply pressing the WISELINK button on the remote control. Using the MP3 List folder icon musical note icon Move to the previous folder stage icon You can select these options by simply pressing the WISELINK button on the remote control.

  • Page 34: Copying Music Files

    Copying Music Files You can select these options by simply pressing the WISELINK button on the remote control. Deleting Music Files You can select these options by simply pressing the WISELINK button on the remote control. Music function information Current OSD (Music) Play/Pause (Music) Stop You can copy music files to a different memory card.

  • Page 35: Using The Setup Menu

    Using the Setup Menu You can select these options by simply pressing the WISELINK button on the remote control. Setup displays the user settings of the WISELINK menu. Complete Steps 1 to 4 of "Using the WISELINK Menu". (Refer to page 25) Press the button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button.

  • Page 36: Teletext Decoder

    Teletext Decoder Displaying the Teletext Information Most set channels carry “ Teletext ”, pages of written information that provide information such as: Television programme times. News bulletins and Weather forecasts. Sports results. Subtitles for the hard of hearing. The Teletext pages are organized according to six categories: Part Contents Selected page number.

  • Page 37: Selecting A Specific Teletext Page

    Selecting a Specific Teletext Page Using Fastext to Select a Teletext Page Press the number buttons on the remote control to enter the page number directly: Enter the three-digit page number listed in the contents by pressing the corresponding numeric buttons. If the selected page is linked with several secondary pages, the secondary pages are displayed in sequence.

  • Page 38: Setting Up Your Remote Control

    Setting Up Your Remote Control After it has been set up properly, your remote control can operate in five different modes: TV, DVD, Cable, Set-Top Box, VCR. Pressing the corresponding button on the remote control allows you to switch between these modes, and control whichever piece of equipment you choose.
  • Page 39 Setting Up the Remote to Operate Your DVD Turn off your DVD. Press the DVD button on your TV’s remote control. Press the SET button on your TV’s remote control. Using the number buttons on your remote control, enter three digits of the DVD code listed on page 39~40 of this manual for your brand of DVD.

  • Page 40: Remote Control Codes

    Remote Control Codes Brand Code SAMSUNG 000 001 002 003 004 005 077 078 079 ADMIRAL AIWA AKAI 004 027 032 AUDIO DYNAMICS 007 026 BELL&HOWELL BROKSONIC CANDLE 002 003 006 008 015 055 CANON 021 056 CITIZEN 002 003 006 008 015 055...
  • Page 41 019 023 028 PANASONIC 003 022 027 037 044 PHILIPS 019 021 023 028 PIONEER 004 018 020 044 014 022 040 REGAL SAMSUNG DVD Product Code 000 001 002 DVDR 003 004 BD Record 005 006 VCR COMBO 007 008 009 010 011...
  • Page 42 026 029 126 127 128 129 130 141 SHERWOOD 039 041 SYLVANIA 043 093 SHARP SANSUI SANYO 062 090 SHINSONIC SAMSUNG SET-TOP BOX Product Ground wave STB Satellite STB CABLE STB STB DVD COMBO Satellite STB HDD COMBO Standard SET-TOP BOX Brand Code...

  • Page 43: Setting Up Your Pc Software (Based On Windows Xp)

    Windows and your particular video card. Even if your actual screens look different, the same, basic set-up information will apply in almost all cases. (If not, contact your computer manu- facturer or Samsung Dealer.) First, click on “Control Panel” on the Windows start menu.

  • Page 44: Setting The Pc

    Setting the PC Press the PC button on the remote control to select the PC mode. Coarse and Fine Tuning of the Image (Image Lock): The purpose of picture quality adjustment is to remove or reduce picture noise. If the noise is not removed by Fine-tuning alone, then adjust the frequency as best as possible (coarse) and Fine-tune again.

  • Page 45: Using The Anti-Theft Kensington Lock

    Using the Anti-Theft Kensington Lock The Kensington lock is a device used to physically fix the system when using it in a public place. The locking device has to be purchased separately. The appearance and locking method may differ from the illustration depending on the manufacturer.

  • Page 46: Technical And Environmental Specifications

    Technical and Environmental Specifications Model Name Screen Size (Diagonal) Power Supply Power Consumption PC Resolution Sound Output Dimension (WxDxH) Body With stand Weight With stand Environmental Considerations Operating Temperature Operating Humidity Storage Temperature Storage Humidity Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice. This device is a Class B digital apparatus.

  • Page 47: 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 48: Wiring The Mains Power Supply Plug (Uk Only)

    Warranty Card This Samsung product is warranted for a period of twelve (12) months from the original date of purchase, against defec- tive materials and workmanship. In the event that warranty service is required, you should return the product to the retailer from whom it was purchased.
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  • Page 51 Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be disposed with other household wastes at the end of its working life.

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