Samsung LCD TV LN26A330J1D Specifications

							
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 Precautions When Displaying a Still Image  A still image may cause permanent damage to the TV screen •  
Do not display a still image on the LCD panel for more than 2 hours as it can cause screen image retention. This image retention is also known as "screen burn". To avoid such image retention, reduce the degree of brightness and contrast of the screen when displaying a still image.•     Watching the LCD TV in 4:3 format for a long period of time may leave traces of borders displayed on the left, right and center of the screen caused by the difference of light emission on the screen.  Playing a DVD or a game console may cause a similar effect to the screen.  Damages caused by the above effect are not covered by the Warranty.•  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.  
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Important Warranty Information Regarding Television Format Viewing
Wide screen format LCD Displays (16:9, the aspect ratio of the screen width to height) are primarily designed to view wide screen format full-motion video. The images displayed on them should primarily be in the wide screen 16:9 ratio format, or expanded to fill the screen if your model offers this feature and the images are constantly moving. Displaying stationary graphics and images on screen, such as the dark side-bars on nonexpanded standard format television video and programming, should be limited to no more than 5% of the total television viewing per week.Additionally, viewing other stationary images and text such as stock market reports, video game displays, station logos, web sites or computer graphics and patterns, should be limited as described above for all televisions. Displaying stationary images that exceed the above guidelines can cause uneven aging of LCD Displays that leave subtle, but permanent burned-in ghost images in the LCD picture. To avoid this, vary the programming and images, and primarily display full screen moving images, not stationary patterns or dark bars.On LCD models that offer picture sizing features, use these controls to view different formats as a full screen picture.Be careful in the selection and duration of television formats used for viewing. Uneven LCD aging as a result of format selection and use, as well as burned-in images, are not covered by your Samsung limited warranty.
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SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS NORTH AMERICAN LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT
Subject to the requirements, conditions, exclusions and limitations of the original Limited Warranty supplied with Samsung 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.
The above described warranty repairs must be performed by a SAMSUNG Authorized Service Center. Along with this Statement, the Original Limited Warranty Statement and a dated Bill of Sale as Proof of Purchase must be presented to the Service Center. Transportation to and from the Service Center is the responsibility of the purchaser.
Conditions covered are limited only to manufacturing defects in material or workmanship, and only those encountered in normal use of the product.
Excluded, but not limited to, are any originally specified provisions for, in-home or on-site services, minimum or maximum repair times, exchanges or replacements, accessories, options, upgrades, or consumables.
For the location of a SAMSUNG Authorized Service Center, please call toll-free:
In the United States : 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864)   In Canada : 1-800-SAMSUNG
See the warranty card for more information on warranty terms.➣

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Contents
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GENERAL INFORMATION
List of Features ........................................................................\
.....2Accessories  ........................................................................\
..........2Viewing the Control Panel   ...........................................................3Viewing the Connection Panel   ....................................................4Remote Control ........................................................................\
....5Installing Batteries in the Remote Control ....................................6
CONNECTIONS
Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas ............................................6Connecting Cable TV  ...................................................................7Connecting a DVD Player or Cable Box/Satellite receiver    (Set-Top Box) via HDMI ................................................................8Connecting a DVD Player or Cable Box/Satellite receiver    (Set-Top Box) via DVI ...................................................................8Connecting a DVD Player or Cable Box/Satellite receiver    (Set-Top Box) via Component cables ...........................................9Connecting a Camcorder   ............................................................9Connecting a VCR ......................................................................10Connecting a Digital Audio System  ............................................11Connecting an Amplifier/DVD Home Theater .............................11Connecting a PC  ........................................................................\
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OPERATION
Turning the TV On and Off  .........................................................13Plug & Play Feature  ...................................................................13Changing Channels ....................................................................14Adjusting the Volume ..................................................................15Viewing the Display  ....................................................................15Viewing the Menus .....................................................................15Using the TOOLS Button ............................................................16Memorizing the Channels ...........................................................16To Select the Source  ..................................................................18To Edit the Input Source Name  ..................................................18
PICTURE CONTROL
Changing the Picture Standard ..................................................19Customizing the Picture Settings  ...............................................19Configuring Picture Options .......................................................20Resetting the Picture Settings to the Factory Defaults ...............23
SOUND CONTROL
Changing the Sound Standard  ...................................................24Customizing the Sound  ..............................................................24Setting the TruSurround XT ........................................................25Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS) track - Digital  .............25Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS) track - Analog  ............26Automatic Volume Control  ..........................................................26Setting the TV Speakers On/Off  .................................................27
CHANNEL  CONTROL
Clearing Scrambled Channels - Digital ......................................28Adding and Erasing Channels ....................................................29To Set-Up Your Favorite Channels  .............................................30Viewing the Channel Lists  ..........................................................31Labeling Channels ......................................................................32Fine Tuning Analog Channels  ....................................................33Checking the Digital-Signal Strength ..........................................33
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Using Your TV as a Computer (PC) Display  ...............................34Display Modes  ........................................................................\
....34Setting up the TV with your PC  ..................................................35
TIME SETTING
Setting the Clock ........................................................................\
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FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
Selecting a Menu Language .......................................................40Using the V-Chip  ........................................................................\
41Viewing Closed Captions (On-Screen Text Messages)    - Analog ........................................................................\
..............48Viewing Closed Captions (On-Screen Text Messages)    - Digital ........................................................................\
...............49Adjusting the TV On/Off Melody Sound......................................50Using the Energy Saving Feature  ..............................................50Upgrading the Software ..............................................................51
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Troubleshooting  ........................................................................\
..52Installing the Stand  .....................................................................54Disconnecting the Stand  ............................................................54Auto Wall-Mount Adjustment (Sold separately)   (LN32A330J1D, LN37A330J1D, LN40A330J1D) .......................55Wall Mount Kit Specifications (VESA)  ........................................56Using the Anti-Theft Kensington Lock  ........................................57Specifications  ........................................................................\
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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)(BN59-00678A)
Power Cord
(3903-000144)
Cleaning Cloth
(BN63-01798A)
Cover-Bottom(LN26A330J1D: BN63-03176A)(LN32A330J1D: BN63-03093A)(LN37A330J1D: BN63-03127A)(LN40A330J1D: BN63-03127A)
Owner’s InstructionsWarranty Card / Registration Card /  Safety Guide Manual  (Not available in all locations)
Stand(LN26A330J1D: BN96-04745A)(LN32A330J1D: BN96-07542A)(LN37A330J1D: BN96-07541A)(LN40A330J1D: BN96-07541A)
Stand Screw (M4XL16) (6002-001294)
Stand Screw (M4XL14)(LN32A330J1D: 6003-001334)(LN37A330J1D: 6003-001334)(LN40A330J1D: 6003-001334)
The items color and shape may vary depending on the model.
General Information
List of Features
 Adjustable picture settings that can be stored in the TV’s memory. Automatic timer to turn the TV on and off. A special sleep timer. Excellent Digital Interface & Networking :   With a built-in HD digital tuner, non-subscription HD broadcasts can be viewed with no Cable Box/Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box) needed. HDMI/DVI connection of your PC to this TV. Excellent Picture Quality SRS TruSurround XT - SRS TruSurround XT provides a virtual surround system.

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 The product color and shape may vary depending on the model.
Side Panel buttons
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Viewing the Control Panel 
Buttons on the Lower-Right Part of the Panel
The buttons on the lower-right panel control your TV’s basic features, including the on-screen menu.  To use the more advanced features, you must use the remote control.
1 SOURCE     Toggles between all the available input sources (TV, AV, Component1, Component2, PC, HDMI1, HDMI2).  In the on-screen menu, use this button as you would use the ENTER  button on the remote control.
2	MENU  Press to see an on-screen menu of your TV’s features.
3 + VOL -  Press to increase or decrease the volume.  In the on-screen menu, use the + VOL - buttons as you    would use the ◄ and ► buttons on the remote control.
4	< CH >  Press to change channels.      In the on-screen menu, use the < CH > buttons as you would use the ▼ and ▲ buttons on the remote control.
5 SPEAKERS   6  (POWER)      Press to turn the TV on and off.
 REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR   Aim the remote control towards this spot on the TV.   POWER INDICATOR  Blinks and turns off when the power is on and   lights up in stand-by mode.
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Viewing the Connection Panel 
Use the connection panel jacks to connect A/V components that will be connected continuously, such as DVD players or a VCR. For more information on connecting equipment, see pages 6~12.
 The product color and shape may vary depending on the model.
1	AUDIO OUT    Connects to the audio input jacks on your Amplifier/Home theater. 
2 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL)   Connects to a Digital Audio component.
3 PC IN [PC] / [AUDIO]    Connects to the video and audio output jacks on your PC.
4 HDMI IN 1, 2 / DVI IN(HDMI2)[R-AUDIO-L]     Connects to the HDMI jack of a device with an HDMI output.  Use the HDMI IN 2 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 (HDMI2) [R-AUDIO-L] jacks for audio.  -  
No sound connection is needed for an HDMI to HDMI connection.  -  
When using an HDMI/DVI cable connection, you must use the HDMI IN 2 jack. 
5 ANT IN    Connects to an antenna or cable TV system.
6	POWER INPUT  Connects the supplied power cord.
7	SERVICE  Connector for SERVICE only.
8 COMPONENT IN 1, 2 / AV 1   
The COMPONENT IN 1 jack is also used as the AV IN 1 jack. -  
Connect the video cable to the COMPONENT IN 1 [Y/VIDEO] jack and the audio cable to the  COMPONENT IN 1 [R-AUDIO-L] jacks.
9 Ex-LINK   -  LN26A0J1D  Connector for SERVICE only.
  -  LN2A0J1D / LN7A0J1D / LN40A0J1D Connect this to the jack on the optional wall mount bracket. This will allow you to adjust the TV viewing angle using your remote control.
0	KENSINGTON LOCK     The Kensington Lock (optional) is a device used to physically fix the system when used in a public place. If you want to use a locking device, contact the dealer where you purchased the TV. The location of the Kensington Lock may be different depending on its model.

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Remote Control
You can use the remote control up to a distance of about 23 feet from the\
 TV. 
The performance of the remote control may be affected by bright light.
1	POWER Turns the TV on and off.
2	TV Selects the TV mode directly.
3	NUMERIC BUTTONS Press to change the channel.
4	
   Press to select additional 
channels(digital and analog) being 
broadcast by the same station. 
For example, to select channel 
“54-3”, press “54”, then press “
” 
and “3”. 
5	(MUTE)    Press to temporarily cut off the sound.
6	VOL / VOL   Press to increase or decrease the volume.
7 TOOLS     Use to quickly select frequently used functions.
8 UP▲ / DOWN▼ / LEFT◄
 /     RIGHT► / ENTER    
Use to select on-screen menu items and change menu values.
9 INFO    Press to display information on the TV screen.
0	COLOR BUTTONS   Use these buttons in the Channel list, etc.
!	CC    Controls the caption decoder.
@ MTS    Press to choose stereo, mono 
or Separate Audio Program 
(SAP broadcast).
#	SOURCE   Press to display and select the available video sources.
$	PRE CH Tunes to the previous channel.
% CH / CH Press to change channels.
^	RETURN Returns to the previous menu.
& EXIT  Press to exit the menu.
*	SRS   Selects SRS TruSurround XT mode.
(	MENU   Displays the main on-screen menu.
) FAV.CH    Press to switch to your favorite 
channels.
a P.SIZE  Picture size selection.
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1.	Lift the cover at the back of the remote control upward as shown in the figure.
2.	Install two AAA size batteries.  Make sure to match the "+" and "–" ends of the batteries with the diagram inside the compartment.
3.	Replace the cover.   Remove the batteries and store them in a cool, dry place if you won’t be using the remote control for a     long time.   The remote control can be used up to about 23 feet from the TV.   (Assuming typical TV usage, the batteries should last for about one year.)
If the remote control doesn’t work, check the following:  1. Is the TV power on?  2. Are the plus and minus ends of the batteries reversed?  3. Are the batteries drained?  4. Is there a power outage or is the power cord unplugged?  5. Is there a special fluorescent light or neon sign nearby?
Installing Batteries in the Remote Control
Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas
If your antenna has a set of leads that look like the diagram to the rig\
ht, see "Antennas with 300 Ω Flat Twin Leads" below.
If your antenna has one lead that looks like the diagram to the right, s\
ee "Antennas with 75 Ω Round Leads". If you have two antennas, see "Separate VHF and UHF Antennas".
1.	Place the wires from the twin leads under the screws on a 300-75 Ω adapter        (not supplied).     Use a screwdriver to tighten the screws.
2.	Plug the adaptor into the ANT IN terminal on the back of the TV.ANT IN
Antennas with 300 Ω Flat Twin Leads
If you are using an off-air antenna (such as a roof antenna or "rabbit ears") that has 300 Ω twin flat leads, follow the directions below.
1.	Plug the antenna lead into the ANT IN terminal on the back of the TV.
Antennas with 75 Ω Round Leads
ANT IN
Separate VHF and UHF Antennas
If you have two separate antennas for your TV (one VHF and one UHF), you must combine the two antenna signals bef\
ore connecting the antennas to the TV. This procedure requires an optional combiner-adaptor (available at most electronics shops).
1.	Connect both antenna leads to the combiner.
2.	Plug the combiner into the ANT IN terminal on the bottom of the rear panel.
UHFVHF
ANT INUHFVHF
Connections

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After you have made this connection, set the A/B switch to the "A" position for normal viewing. Set the A/B switch to the "B" position to view scrambled channels. (When you set the A/B switch to "B", you will need to tune your TV to the cable box’s output channel, which is usually channel 3 or 4.)
Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles Some Channels
If your cable box descrambles only some channels (such as premium chann\
els), 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 a\
vailable at most electronics stores.)
1.	Find and disconnect the cable that is       connected to the ANT IN terminal on your      cable box.    This terminal might be labeled "ANT IN",  "VHF IN" or simply, "IN".
2.	Connect this cable to a two-way splitter.
3.	Connect an RF cable between the OUTPUT      terminal on the splitter and the IN terminal      on the cable box.
4.	Connect an RF cable between the        ANT OUT terminal on the cable box and      the B–IN terminal on the RF(A/B) switch.
5.	Connect another cable between the other      OUT terminal on the splitter and the A–IN      terminal on the RF (A/B) switch.
6.	Connect the last RF cable between the       OUT terminal on the RF (A/B) switch and        the ANT IN terminal on the rear of the TV.
SplitterIncomingcable
Splitter
Cable Box
Incomingcable
SplitterCable BoxRF (A/B)Switch
Incomingcable
ANT IN
Splitter
Cable Box
IncomingcableRF (A/B)Switch
SplitterCable Box
IncomingcableTV RearRF (A/B)Switch
ANT IN 
Connecting Cable TV
To connect to a cable TV system, follow the instructions below.
Cable without a Cable Box
1.	Plug the incoming cable into the ANT IN terminal on the back of the TV.  Because this TV is cable-ready, you do not need a cable box to view unscrambled cable channels.
Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles All Channels
1.	Find the cable that is connected to the ANT OUT terminal on your cable box. 
 This terminal might be labeled "ANT OUT", "VHF OUT" or simply, "OUT".
2.	Connect the other end of this cable to the ANT IN terminal on the back of the TV.
ANT OUTANT IN
ANT IN
ANT IN

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Connecting a DVD Player or Cable Box/Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box) via HDMI
This connection can only be made if there is an HDMI Output connector on\
 the external device.
Connecting a DVD Player or Cable Box/Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box) via DVI
This connection can only be made if there is a DVI Output connector on t\
he external device.
 Each DVD Player or Cable Box/Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box) has a different back panel configuration. When connecting a DVD Player or Cable Box/Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box), match the color of the connection terminal to the cable. When using an HDMI/DVI cable connection, you must use the HDMI IN 2 jack.
1.		Connect an HDMI Cable between the HDMI IN (1 or 2) jack on the TV and the HDMI jack on the DVD Player or Cable Box/Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box).
1.		Connect a DVI to HDMI Cable or DVI-HDMI Adapter between the HDMI IN 2 jack on the TV and the DVI jack on the DVD Player or Cable Box/Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box). 
2.		Connect Audio Cables between the DVI IN (HDMI 2) [R-AUDIO-L] jack on the TV and the DVD Player or Cable Box/Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box).
DVD Player or Cable Box/Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box) Rear PanelTV Rear Panel
HDMI Cable (Not supplied)
 What is HDMI? •   HDMI(High-Definition Multimedia Interface), is an interface that enables the transmission of digital audio and video signals using a single cable. •     The difference between HDMI and DVI is that the HDMI device is smaller in size and has the HDCP (High Bandwidth Digital Copy Protection) coding feature installed.
 Each DVD Player or Cable Box/Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box) has a different back panel configuration.
DVD Player or Cable Box/ Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box)
Audio Cable  (Not supplied)2
DVI to HDMI Cable (Not supplied)1
TV Rear Panel

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