Samsung LCD TV Ln40b550 Specifications

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Temporary image retention may occur when viewing a static image on the se\
t for more than two hours.
After selecting Zoom1, Zoom2 or Wide Fit: Press the ◄ or ► button to select Position, then press the ENTERE button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to move the picture up and down. 
After selecting Screen Fit in HDMI (1080i/1080p) or Component (1080i/1080p) mode, you made nee\
d to center the picture: Press the ◄ or ► button to select Position, then press the ENTERE button. Press the ▲, ▼, ◄...

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Display Modes
If the signal from the system equals the standard signal mode, the scree\
n is adjusted automatically. If the signal from the system doesn’t equal the standard signal mode, adjust the mode by referring \
to your videocard user guide; otherwise there may be no video. For the display modes listed below, the screen image has been optimized during manufacturing.
D-Sub and HDMI/DVI Input
ModeResolutionHorizontal Frequency (KHz)Vertical Frequency (Hz)Pixel Clock Frequency (MHz)Sync...

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SOUND CONTROL
Configuring	the	Sound	Menu
Mode	→	Standard	/	Music	/	Movie	/	Clear	Voice	/	Custom
You can select a sound mode to suit your personal preferences.
Press the TOOLS button to display the Tools menu. You can also configure the sound mode by selecting Tools	→	Sound	Mode.
Equalizer
The sound settings can be adjusted to suit your personal preference.
Mode
Selects the sound mode among the predefined settings.
Balance L/R
Adjusts the balance between the right and left speaker.
100Hz /...

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Speaker Select
When you watch TV with it connecting to a Home theater, turn the TV speakers off so you can listen to sound from the Home theater’s (external) speakers.
External Speaker: Used to listen to the sound of the External (Home Theater) Speakers.\
TV Speaker: Used to listen to the sound of the TV Speakers.
If you select External Speaker in the Speaker Select menu, the sound settings will be limited.
The volume and MUTE buttons do not operate when the Speaker Select is set to...

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Timer 1 / Timer 2 / Timer  
Three different on / off timer settings can be made. You must set the clock first.
On Time: Set the hour, minute, am/pm, and activate/inactivate. (To activate the timer with the setting you’ve chosen, set to Activate.)
Off Time: Set the hour, minute, am/pm, and activate/inactivate. (To activate the timer with the setting you’ve chosen, set to Activate.)
Volume: Set the desired volume level.
Source: When the On Time is active, you can turn on a specific...

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Canadian English
C: Programming intended for children under age 8.
C8+: Programming generally considered acceptable for children 8 years and o\
ver to watch on their own.
G: General programming, suitable for all audiences.
PG: Parental Guidance.
14+: Programming contains themes or content which may not be suitable for v\
iewers under the age of 14.
18+: Adult programming.
The V-Chip will automatically block any category that is ‘More restrictive\
’. For example, if you block G category,...

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Caption Mode
You can select the desired caption mode.
The availability of captions depends on the program being broadcast.
Default / CC1~CC4 / Text1~Text4 (analog channels only)
The Analog Caption function operates in either analog TV channel mode or when a signal is supplied from an external device to TV. (Depending on the broadcasting signal, the Analog Caption function may operate on digital channels.)
Default / CC1~CC4 / Text1~Text4 / Service1~Service6 (digital channels only)
The...

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INPUT / SUPPORT
Configuring	the	Input	Menu
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.
Press the SOURCE button on the remote control to view an external signal source.
TV, AV1, AV2, Component1, Component2, PC, HDMI1/DVI, HDMI2, HDMI, HDMI4.
You can choose only those external devices that are connected to the TV. In the...

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Software Upgrade
Samsung may offer upgrades for TV’s firmware in the future. Please visit Samsung.com or contact the Samsung call center at 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) to receive\
 information about downloading upgrades and using a USB drive. Upgrades will be possible by\
 connecting a USB drive to the USB port located on your TV.
Insert a USB drive containing the firmware upgrade into the USB port on the side of the TV.
Please be careful to not disconnect the power or remove the USB drive...

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Using the Media Play (USB) Menu
1. Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Application, then press the ENTERE button.
2. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Media Play (USB), then press the ENTERE button.
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Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the corresponding USB Memory Device, then p ress the ENTERE button.
The Media Play (USB) menu differs depending on the USB Memory Device connected to TV.
Some devices may not be supported due to compatibility problems.
4. 
Press the...