Samsung LCD TV Ln-s3252d User Manual

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Connecting a VCR
These instructions assume that you have already connected your TV to an antenna or a cable TV system (according to the instructions on
pages 7-8). Skip step 1 if you have not yet connected to an antenna or a cable system. 
1.Unplug the cable or antenna
from the back of the TV.
2.Connect the cable or antenna
to the ANT IN terminal on the
back of the VCR.
3.Connect an RF Cable
between the ANT OUT
terminal on the VCR and the
ANT 1 IN (AIR)  or ANT 2 IN
(CABLE) terminal on the TV.
4.Connect a Video Cable
between the VIDEO OUT jack
on the VCR and the AV IN 1
[VIDEO] jack on the TV.
5.Connect Audio Cables
between the AUDIO OUT
jacks on the VCR and the
AV IN 1 [R-AUDIO-L] jacks 
on the TV.
If you have a “mono” 
(non-stereo) VCR, use a 
Y-connector (not supplied) to
hook up to the right and left
audio input jacks of the TV.
If your VCR is stereo, you
must connect two cables.
ANT 2 IN
(CABLE)
Follow the instructions in “Viewing a VCR or Camcorder Tape” to view your VCR tape.
Each external input source device has a different back panel configuration.
When connecting an external device, match the color of the connection terminal to the cable.
For 40 inch model, use the cables with the ferrite core.
VCR Rear PanelTV Rear Panel
RF Cable (Not supplied) Video Cable (Not supplied) Audio Cable (Not supplied)
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Connecting an S-VHS VCR
Your Samsung TV can be connected to an S-Video signal from an S-VHS VCR. 
(This connection delivers a better picture as compared to a standard VHS VCR.)
1.To begin, follow steps 1–3
in the  previous section to
connect the antenna or
cable to your VCR and 
your TV.
2.Connect an S-Video Cable
between the S-VIDEO OUT
jack on the VCR and the
AV IN1 [S-VIDEO] jack on
the TV.
3.Connect Audio Cables
between the AUDIO OUT
jacks on the  VCR and the
AV IN1 [R-AUDIO-L] jacks
on the TV.
An S-Video cable is usually included with an S-VHS VCR. (If not, check your local electronics store.)
Each external input source device has a different back panel configuration.
When connecting an external device, match the color of the connection terminal to the cable.
For 40 inch model, use the cables with the ferrite core.
VCR Rear PanelTV Rear Panel
RF Cable (Not supplied) S-Video Cable (Not supplied) Audio Cable (Not supplied)
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2
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ANT 1 IN
(AIR)
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Connecting a DVD Player/Set-Top Box via DVI
This connection can only be made if there is a DVI Output connector on the external device.
1.Connect a DVI to HDMI
Cable or DVI-HDMI Adapter
between the HDMI/DVI IN 1
or HDMI/DVI IN 2 connector
on the TV and the DVI 
connector on the 
DVD player/Set-Top Box.
2.Connect Audio Cables
between the DVI IN 
[R-AUDIO-L] jack on the 
TV and the AUDIO OUT
jacks on the DVD player/
Set-Top Box.
DVD Player / Set-Top Box
TV Rear Panel
Audio Cable (Not supplied)
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Each external input source device has a different back panel configuration.
When connecting an external device, match the color of the connection terminal to the cable.
For 40 inch model, use the cables with the ferrite core.
DVI to HDMI Cable (Not supplied)1
Connecting a Camcorder(LN-S3251D/LN-S3252D/LN-S4051D/LN-S4052D)
The side panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a camcorder to your TV.
They allow you to view the camcorder tapes without using a VCR
1.Connect a Video Cable
(or S-Video Cable )between
the AV IN2 [VIDEO] 
(or S-VIDEO) jack on the 
TV and the VIDEO OUT
jack on the camcorder.
CamcorderTV Side Panel
2.Connect Audio Cables
between the AV IN2
[R-AUDIO-L]  jacks on the
TV and the AUDIO OUT
jacks on the camcorder.Audio Cable (Not supplied)Video Cable (Not supplied) orS-Video Cable (Not supplied)
Connecting a DVD Player
The rear panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a DVD player to your TV.
1.Connect a Component Cable
between the COMPONENT
IN [P
R, PB, Y] jacks on the
TV and the  COMPONENT
[Y, P
B, PR]  jacks on the DVD
player.
2.Connect Audio Cables
between the COMPONENT
IN [R-AUDIO-L] jacks on 
the TV and the AUDIO OUT
jacks on the DVD player.
DVD Player Rear PanelTV Rear Panel
Component Cable (Not supplied)Audio Cable (Not supplied)
Component video separates the video into Y (Luminance (brightness)), Pb (Blue) and Pr (Red) 
for enhanced video quality.   
Be sure to match the component video and audio connections. 
For example, if connecting the video cable to COMPONENT IN, 
connect the audio cable to COMPONENT IN also.
Each external input source device has a different back panel configuration.
When connecting an external device, match the color of the connection terminal to the cable.
For 40 inch model, use the cables with the ferrite core.
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2
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Each external input source device has a different back panel configuration.
When connecting an external device, match the color of the connection terminal to the cable.
For 40 inch model, use the cables with the ferrite core.
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Connecting a DVD Player/Set-Top Box via HDMI
This connection can only be made if there is an HDMI Output connector on the external device.
1.Connect an HDMI Cable
between the HDMI/DVI 1 
or HDMI/DVI 2 connector 
on the TV and the HDMI
connector on the 
DVD player/Set-Top Box.DVD Player Rear Panel
TV Rear Panel
HDMI Cable (Not supplied)
What is HDMI?  
• HDMI, or high-definition multimedia interface, is a next-generation interface that enables the 
transmission of digital audio and video signals using a single cable without compression.
• “Multimedia interface” is a more accurate name for it especially because it allows multiple channels of
digital audio (5.1 channels). 
The difference between HDMI and DVI is that the HDMI device is smaller in size, has the HDCP
(High Bandwidth Digital Copy Protection) coding feature installed, and supports  multi-channel 
digital audio.
Each external input source device has a different back panel configuration.
When connecting an external device, match the color of the connection terminal to the cabl
e.For 40 inch model, use the cables with the ferrite core.
Connecting a Digital Audio System
The rear panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a Digital Audio System to your TV.
1.Connect an Optical Cable
between the DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL)
jacks on the TV and the
Digital Audio Input jacks on
the Digital Audio System.
When a Digital Audio 
System is connected to the 
“DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
(OPTICAL)” terminal: 
Decrease the gain (volume) 
of the TV, and adjust the 
volume level with the 
system’s volume control.Digital Audio System
TV Rear Panel
Optical Cable (Not supplied)
5.1CH audio is possible when the TV is connected to an external device supporting 5.1CH. 
For 40 inch model, use the cables with the ferrite core.
Connecting an Amplifier/DVD Home Theater
1.Connect Audio Cables
between the AUDIO OUT
[R-AUDIO-L] on the TV 
and AUDIO IN [R-AUDIO-L]
on the Amplifier/DVD Home
Theater.
When an audio amplifier is 
connected to the “AUDIO 
OUT [L-AUDIO-R]” 
terminals: Decrease the 
gain (volume) of the TV, 
and adjust the volume level 
with the Amplifier’s volume 
control.Amplifier/DVD Home TheaterTV Rear Panel
Audio Cable (Not supplied)
Each external input source device has a different back panel configuration.
When connecting an external device, match the color of the connection terminal to the cable.
For 40 inch model, use the cables with the ferrite core.
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Connecting a PC
1.Connect a D-Sub Cable
between PC IN [PC] 
connector on the TV and
the PC output connector 
on your computer. 
2.Connect a PC Audio Cable
between PC IN [AUDIO]
jack on the TV and the
Audio Out jack of the sound
card on your computer.
PCTV Rear Panel
D-Sub Cable (Not supplied)PC Audio Cable (Not supplied)
Each external input source device has a different back panel configuration.
When connecting an external device, match the color of the connection terminal to the cable.
The HDMI/DVI jacks do not support PC connection.For 40 inch model, use the cables with the ferrite core.
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Internal Mute Off
Internal Mute On
Video No SignalRFSpeaker Output
Mute
Mute
Internal Speakers
AV, S-Video
Speaker Output
Mute
Mute
Component, PC, HDMI
Speaker Output
Mute
Mute
RF
Sound Output
Sound Output
Mute
AV, S-Video
Sound Output
Sound Output
Mute
Component, PC, HDMI
Sound Output
Sound Output
Mute
When “Internal mute” is set to “On”, Sound menus except “Multi-Track Options” and “Digital Output” cannot be adjusted.
Audio Out (Optical, L/R Out)
Connecting the iPod
1.Connect a iPod Cable
to the MP3 Link 
(RS232) and AV IN1
[R-AUDIO-L] jack 
on the TV.
2.Connect the 30-pin 
connector to the iPod.
3.Connect the adapter to the
connector on the middle of
the cable and plug the
power adapter in.
TV Rear Panel
iPod Cable 
30-pin connector
The TV cannot detect the iPod if the cables are not properly connected.
When the battery is charged enough, you can activate the iPod without connecting the adapter.
This product supports the iPod with the 30-pin connector only.
Avoid using the supplied adapter for improper use.
The image or video files are not supported with the S-Video.  
Compatible with: iPod 4G and the models developed later (except iPod Shuffle)
Contact to buy separately sold products: www.samsungparts.com
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Power Adaptor (Not supplied)3
iPod
(Not supplied)
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Turning the TV On and Off
Press the POWERbutton on the remote control.
You can also use the POWERbutton on the front of the panel.
Plug & Play Feature
When the TV is initially powered on, two basic customer settings proceed automatically and subsequently:
1.Press the POWERbutton on the remote control.
The message “Menu language, Channels and Time will be set.” is displayed. 
Press the 
ENTERbutton, then “Select the language of the OSD” menu is 
automatically displayed.
2.Press the ENTERbutton to enter the language.
Press the 
or buttons  to select language, then the ENTERbutton. 
“Select the antennas to memorize.” menu is automatically displayed.
3.Press the or buttons to memorize the channels of the selected connection.
Press the ENTERbutton to select “Start”.
If the antenna is connected to ANT 1(AIR), select “Air” and if it is connected to 
ANT 2 (CABLE), select “Cable”.
If both ANT 1 (AIR) and ANT 2 (CABLE) are connected, select the “Air + Cable”.
In Cable mode, you can select the correct signal source among STD, HRC, and IRC 
by pressing the 
or  button, then press the ENTER button.
Contact your local cable company to identify the type of cable system that exists in your
particular area.
4.The TV will begin memorizing all of the available channels. 
After all the available channels are stored, the Auto program menu reappears. 
Press the 
ENTERbutton when channel memorization is complete.
“Select the clock mode.” menu is automatically displayed.
To stop the search before  it has finished, press the ENTERbutton with stop selected.
5.Press the ENTERbutton. 
Press the or buttons to select “Manual” or “Auto”, then the ENTERbutton. 
Switches the Daylight Saving Time function on or off.
Operation
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6.Press the ENTERbutton. 
Press the or buttons to select “Yes” or “No”, then the ENTERbutton. 
“Select the time zone in which you live” menu is automatically displayed.
7.Press the or buttons to highlight the time zone for your local area (and to 
move the highlight to the appropriate time zone on the map of the United States).
Press the 
ENTERbutton. If you have received a digital signal, the time will 
be set automatically. 
If not, see page 40 to set the clock.
8.The message “Enjoy your watching.” is displayed. 
When you have finished,press the ENTERbutton.
1.Press the MENU button.
Press the or buttons to select “Setup”, then press the ENTERbutton. 
2.Press the or buttons to select “Plug & Play”. 
Press the ENTERbutton.
For further details on setting up options, refer to the previous page. 
Plug & Play can only be accessed in the TV mode.
If you want to reset this feature...
Changing Channels
1.Press the CHorCHbutton to change channels. 
When you press theCHorCHbutton, the TV changes channels in sequence. 
You will see all the channels that the TV has memorized. (The TV must have memorized
at least three channels). You will not see channels that were either erased or not 
memorized. See page 16 to memorize channels.
Using the Channel Buttons
1.Press the PRE-CHbutton.
The TV will switch to the last channel viewed.
To quickly switch between two channels that are far apart, tune to one channel, then use
the number button to select the second channel. Then use the PRE-CHbutton to quickly
alternate between them.
Using the PRE-CH Button to select the Previous Channel
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Viewing the Menus
1.With the power on, press the MENU button.
The main menu appears on the screen. Its left side has five icons: 
Input, Picture, Sound, Channel, Setup.
2.Use the  or buttons to select one of the five icons. 
Then press the ENTERbutton to access the icon’s sub-menu.
3.Press the EXIT button to exit.
The on-screen menus disappear from the screen after about two minutes.
Viewing the Display
1.Press the INFO button on the remote control.
The TV will display the channel, the type of sound, 
and the status of certain picture and sound settings.
The screen displays disappear after about ten seconds.
The display identifies the current channel and the status of certain audio-video settings.  
Press the INFO button once more or wait approximately 10 seconds and it disappears 
automatically.
Adjusting the Volume
1.Press the VOLor VOLbuttons to increase or decrease the volume. 
1.Press MUTEand the sound cuts off. 
The word “              ” will appear in the lower-left corner of the screen.
2.To turn mute off, press the MUTE button again, or simply press the VOLor VOLbuttons.
Using Mute
At any time, you can cut off the sound using the MUTEbutton.
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Memorizing the Channels
Your TV can memorize and store all of the available channels for both “off-air” (antenna) and cable channels. 
After the available channels are memorized, use the CHorCHbuttons to scan through the channels. 
This eliminates the need to change channels by entering the channel digits. There are three steps for memorizing channels:  
selecting a broadcast source, memorizing the channels (automatic).
Selecting the Video Signal-source
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 antenna or a cable system).
1.Press the MENU button to display the menu.
Press the or buttons to select “Channel”, then press the ENTERbutton.
2.Press the ENTERbutton select “Antenna”.
Press the or buttons to select “Air” or “Cable”, then press the ENTERbutton.
Press the 
EXIT button to exit.
Storing Channels in Memory (Automatic Method)
1.Press the MENU button to display the menu.Press the or buttons to select “Channel”, then press the ENTERbutton.
2.Press the or buttons to select “Auto Program”, then press the ENTERbutton.
3.Press the or buttons to select the antenna connection, then press the ENTERbutton.
Air: “Air” antenna signal. / Cable: “Cable” antenna signal. / 
Air+Cable: “Air” and “Cable” antenna signals.
4.After all the available channels are stored, the “Auto Program” menu reappears.
Press the 
EXIT button to exit.
Alternately, you can press the AUTO PROG. button on the remote control to bring up 
the Auto Program menu.
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Setting Up the Remote to Operate Your VCR
1.Turn off your VCR.
2.Press the VCR button on your TV’s remote control.
3.Press the SETbutton on your TV’s remote control.
4.Using the number buttons on your remote control, enter three digits of the VCR code listed on
page 19 of this manual for your brand of VCR. Make sure you enter three digits of the code,
even if the first digit is a “0”. (If more than one code is listed, try the first one.)
5.Press the POWERbutton on the remote control. Your VCR should turn on if your remote is 
set up correctly.
If your VCR does not turn on after set-up, repeat steps 2, 3 and 4, but try one of the other codes
listed for your brand of VCR. If no other codes are listed, try each VCR code, 000 through 080.
Note on Using Remote Control Modes: VCR
When your remote control is in “VCR” mode, the volume buttons still control your TV’s volume.
Setting Up Your Remote Control
After it has been set up properly, your remote control can operate in five different modes: TV, VCR, Cable, DVD, or Set-Top Box. 
Pressing the corresponding button on the remote control allows you to switch between these modes, and control whichever piece of 
equipment you choose.
The remote control might not be compatible with all DVD Players, VCRs, Cable boxes, and Set-Top Boxes.
Setting Up the Remote to Operate Your Cable Box
1.Turn off your cable box.
2.Press the CABLE button on your TV’s remote control.
3.Press the SETbutton on your TV’s remote control.
4.Using the number buttons on your remote control, enter three digits of the cable box code 
listed on page 20 of this manual for your brand of cable box. Make sure you enter three digits 
of the code, even if the first digit is a “0”. (If more than one code is listed, try the first one.)
5.Press the POWERbutton on the remote control. 
Your cable box should turn on if your remote is set up correctly.
If your cable box does not turn on after set-up, repeat steps 2, 3 and 4, but try one of the other
codes listed for your brand of cable box. If no other codes are listed, try each code, 
000 through 046.
Note on Using Remote Control Modes: Cable Box
When your remote control is in “CATV” mode, the volume buttons still control your TV’s volume.
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Setting Up the Remote to Operate Your DVD
1.Turn off your DVD.
2.Press the DVD button on your TV’s remote control.
3.Press the SETbutton on your TV’s remote control.
4.Using the number buttons on your remote control, enter three digits of the DVD code listed on
page 20~21 of this manual for your brand of DVD. Make sure you enter three digits of the code,
even if the first digit is a “0”. (If more than one code is listed, try the first one.)
5.Press the POWERbutton on the remote control. 
Your DVD should turn on if your remote is set up correctly.
If your DVD does not turn on after set-up, repeat steps 2, 3 and 4, but try one of the other codes
listed for your brand of DVD. If no other codes are listed, try each code, 000 through 141.
Note on Using Remote Control Modes: DVD
When your remote control is in “DVD” mode, the volume buttons still control your TV’s volume.
Setting Up the Remote to Operate Your Set Top Box
1.Turn off your STB.
2.Press the STB button on your TV’s remote control.
3.Press the SETbutton on your TV’s remote control.
4.Using the number buttons on your remote control, enter three digits of the STB code listed on
page 21 of this manual for your brand of STB. Make sure you enter three digits of the code, even
if the first digit is a “0”. (If more than one code is listed, try the first one.)
5.Press the POWERbutton on the remote control. 
Your STB should turn on if your remote is set up correctly.
If your STB does not turn on after set-up, repeat steps 2, 3 and 4, but try one of the other codes
listed for your brand of STB. If no other codes are listed, try each code, 000 through 074.
Note on Using Remote Control Modes: STB
When your remote control is in “STB” mode, the volume buttons still control your TV’s volume.
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