Samsung LCD TV Ln40b550 Specifications

							
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Connecting a VCR
1. Connect a Video Cable between the AV IN 1 [Y/VIDEO] or AV IN 2 [VIDEO] jack on the TV and the VIDEO OUT jack on the VCR.
2. 
Connect Audio Cables between the AV IN (1 or 2) jacks on the TV and the AUDIO OUT jacks on the VCR.
If you have a ‘mono’ (non-stereo) VCR, use a Y-connector (not supplied) to connect to the right and left audio input jacks of the TV. Alternatively, connect the cable to the ‘R’ jack. If your VCR is stereo, you must connect two cables.
Each VCR has a different back panel configuration.
When connecting a VCR, match the color of the connection terminal to the\
 cable.
When connecting to AV IN 1, the color of the AV IN 1 [Y/VIDEO] jack (Green) does not match the color of the video cable (Yellow).
Connecting a Digital Audio System
The rear panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a Digital Audio System (Home theater/Receiver) 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) jack: Decrease the volume of the TV and adjust the volume level with the system’s volume control.
5.1CH audio is possible when the TV is connected to an external device supporting 5.1CH.
Each Digital Audio System has a different back panel configuration.
When the Home Theater receiver is set to On, you can hear sound output from the TV’s Optical jack. When the TV is displaying a DTV(air) signal, the TV will send out 5.1 channel sound to the Home theater receiver. When the source is a digital component such as a DVD / Blu-ray player / Cable Box / Satellite\
 receiver (Set-Top Box) and is connected to the TV via HDMI, only 2 channel sound will be heard from the Home Theater receiver. If you want to hear 5.1 channel audio, connect the digital audio out jack on DVD / Blu-ray player / Cable Box /\
 Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box) directly to an Amplifier or Home Theater, not the TV.
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Digital Audio System
1 Optical Cable (Not supplied)
TV Rear Panel
TV Side Panel
2 Audio Cable (Not supplied)
VCR Rear Panel
1 Video Cable (Not supplied)
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Connecting	an	Amplifier	/	DVD	Home	Theater
1. Connect Audio Cables between the AUDIO OUT [R-AUDIO-L] jacks on the TV and Audio Input jacks on the Amplifier / DVD Home Theater.
When an audio amplifier is connected to the AUDIO OUT [R-AUDIO-L] jacks: Decrease the volume of the TV and adjust the volume level with the Amplifier’s volume control. 
Each Amplifier/DVD Home Theater has a different back panel configuration.
When connecting an Amplifier/DVD Home Theater, match the color of the connection terminal to the cable.
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TV Rear Panel
1 Audio Cable (Not supplied)
Amplifier/DVD	Home	Theater

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Connecting a Camcorder
The side panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a camcorder to your TV.
Using a Video Cable
1. Connect a Video Cable between the AV IN 2 [VIDEO] jack on the TV and the VIDEO OUT jack on the camcorder.
2. 
Connect Audio Cables between the AV IN 2 [R-AUDIO-L] jacks on the TV and the AUDIO OUT jacks on the camcorder.
Each Camcorder has a different back panel configuration.
When connecting a Camcorder, match the color of the connection terminal to the cable.
Using an HDMI Cable
1. Connect an HDMI Cable between the HDMI 4 jack on the TV and the HDMI OUT jack on the camcorder.
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TV Side Panel
1 Video Cable (Not supplied)
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Camcorder
TV Side Panel
HD Camcorder
1 HDMI Cable (Not supplied)

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Connecting a PC
Using a D-Sub Cable
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 the PC IN [AUDIO] jack on the TV and the Audio Out jack of the sound card on your computer.
When connecting a PC, match the color of the connection terminal to the \
cable.
Using an HDMI/DVI Cable
1. Connect an HDMI/DVI cable between the HDMI IN 1 (DVI) jack on the TV and the PC output jack on your computer.
2. 
Connect a 3.5 mm Stereo miniplug / 2RCA Cable between the DVI AUDIO IN [R-AUDIO-L] jack on the TV and the Audio Out jack of the sound card on your computer.
When using an HDMI/DVI cable connection, you must use the HDMI IN 1 (DVI) terminal.
Using an HDMI Cable
1. Connect an HDMI cable between the HDMI IN 1 (DVI), 2,  or 4 jack on the TV and the PC output jack on your computer.
Each PC has a different back panel configuration.
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TV Rear Panel
PC
2 . mm Stereo mini-plug/2RCA Cable (Not supplied)
1 HDMI/DVI Cable (Not supplied)
TV Rear Panel
PC
1 D-Sub Cable (Not supplied) 
2 PC Audio Cable (Not supplied)
PC
TV Rear PanelTV Side Panel
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OPERATION
Viewing the menus
Before using the TV, follow the steps below to learn how to navigate the menu in order to select and adjust different functions.1. 
Press the MENU button.
The main menu is displayed on the screen. Its left side has the followin\
g icons: Picture, Sound, Channel , Setup, Input, Application, Support.
2. 
Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select one of the icons.
Press the ◄ or ► button to access the icon’s sub-menu.
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Press the ▲ or ▼ button to move to items in the menu.
Press the ENTERE button to enter items in the menu.
4. 
Press the ▲/▼/◄/► button to change the selected items.
Press the RETURN button to return to the previous menu.
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Press the EXIT button to exit from the menu.
Using the remote control buttons
ButtonOperationsButtonOperations
MENU Display the main on-screen menu.▲/▼/◄/►/ ENTEREMove the cursor and select an item.
Select the currently selected item.
Confirm the setting.RETURN RReturn to the previous menu.
EXIT eExit the on-screen menu.
Example: Setting the TV’s Brightness in the Picture Menu
Adjusting the Brightness to 80
1. 
Press the MENU button to display the menu.
2. 
Press the ENTERE button to select Picture.
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Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Brightness.
4. 
Press the ENTERE button.
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Press the ◄ or ► button until the Brightness changes to 80.
6. 
Press the ENTERE button.
Press the EXIT button to exit from the menu.
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Mode    : Standard   
Backlight    : 8 
Contrast    : 95
Brightness   : 45
Sharpness  : 50
Color    : 50
Tint (G/R)    : G50/R50
Picture
Mode	 	 	 :	Standard	 ►
Backlight      : 8 
Contrast      : 95
Brightness     : 45
Sharpness    : 50
Color      : 50
Tint (G/R)      : G50/R50
Picture
Backlight     : 8 
Contrast      : 95
Brightness	 	 :	45	 	 ►
Sharpness   : 50
Color      : 50
Tint (G/R)      : G50/R50
Advanced SettingsPicture OptionPicture Reset
Picture
Brightness     45
U Move      L Adjust     E Enter     R Return
Brightness     80
U Move      L Adjust     E Enter     R Return
Mode      : Standard
Backlight      : 8 
Contrast      : 95
Brightness     : 45
Sharpness    : 50
Color      : 50
Tint (G/R)      : G50/R50
Picture

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Plug & Play Feature
When the TV is initially powered on, basic settings proceed automatically and sub\
sequently.1. 
Press the POWER P button on the remote control. 
You can also use the POWER P button on the TV.
The message Select Language of the OSD. is displayed.
2. 
Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the language, then press the ENTERE button. The message Select ‘Home Use’ when installing this TV in your home. is displayed.
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Press the ◄ or ► button to select Store Demo or Home Use, then press the ENTERE button. The message Select the Antenna source to memorize. is displayed.
We recommend setting the TV to Home Use mode for the best picture in your home environment.
Store Demo mode is only intended for use in retail environments. If the unit is ac\
cidentally set to Store Demo mode and you want to return to Home Use (Standard): Press the volume button on the TV. When the volume OSD is displayed, press and hold the MENU button on the TV for 5 seconds.
4. 
Press the ▲ or ▼ button to memorize the channels of the selected connection. P ress the ENTERE button to select Start.
Air: Air antenna signal. / Cable: Cable antenna signal. / Auto: Air and Cable antenna signals.
In Cable mode, you can select the correct signal source among STD, HRC, and IRC by pressing the ▲, ▼, ◄ or ► button, then press the ENTERE button. If you have Digital cable, select the cable system signal sourc\
e for both Analog and Digital. Contact your local cable company to identify the type of ca\
ble system that exists in your particular area.
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Press the ENTERE button to select Start. The TV will begin memorizing all of the available channels.
To stop the search before it has finished, press the ENTERE button with Stop selected.
After all the available channels are stored, it starts to remove scrambl\
ed channels. The Auto program menu then reappears. Press the ENTERE button when channel memorization is complete. The message Set the Clock Mode. is displayed.
6. 
Press the ENTERE button.
Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Auto, then Press the ENTERE button. The message Set to daylight saving time. is displayed. If you select Manual, Set current date and time is displayed. 
7. 
Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Off, On or Auto, then press the ENTERE button. 
8. 
Press the ▲ or ▼ button to highlight the time zone for your local area. Press the ENTERE button. If you have received a digital signal, the time will be set automatically. If not, see page 22 to set the clock.
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The connection method to provide the best quality HD is offered. After confirming the method, press the ENTERE button.
10. 
The message Enjoy your watching. is displayed. When you have finished, press the ENTERE button. 
If you want to reset this feature... 1. 
Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Setup, then press the ENTERE button.
2. 
Press the ENTERE button again to select Plug & Play. 
The Plug & Play feature is only available in the TV mode.
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Plug & PlaySelect Language of the OSD.
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CHANNEL CONTROL
Configuring	the	Channel	Menu
Antenna	→	 Air	/	Cable
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 Air or a Cable system).
Press the TOOLS button to display the Tools menu. You can also set the Antenna by selecting Tools	→	Switch	to	Cable	(or Switch to Air).
Auto Program
Air: Air antenna signal. / Cable: Cable antenna signal. / Auto: Air and Cable antenna signals
When selecting the Cable TV system: Selects the cable system. STD, HRC and IRC identify various types of cable TV systems. Contact your local cable company to identify the type of cable system that exists in your particular area. At this point the signal source has been selected.
After all the available channels are stored, it starts to remove scrambl\
ed channels (Clear Scrambled Channels). The Auto program menu then reappears.
If you want to stop Auto Programming, press the ENTERE button. The Stop Auto Program? message will be displayed. Select Yes by pressing the ◄ or ► button, then press the ENTERE button.
Clear Scrambled Channels (digital channels only)
This function is used to filter out scrambled channels after Auto Program is completed. This process may take up to 20~30 minutes.
To stop searching scrambled channels: Press the ENTERE button to select Stop. Press the ◄ button to select Yes, then press the ENTERE button.
This function is only available in Cable mode.
Channel List
For detailed procedures on using the Channel List, refer to the ‘Managing Channels’ instructions.
You can select these options by simply pressing the CH LIST button on the remote control.
Fine Tune (analog channels only)
Use fine tuning to manually adjust a particular channel for optimal reception.
If you do not store the fine-tuned channel in memory, adjustments are not saved.
* will appear next to the name of fine-tuned channels.
To reset the fine tuning setting, press the ▼ button to select Reset, then press the ENTERE button.
Managing Channels 
Using this menu, you can add / delete or set favorite channels and use t\
he program guide for digital broadcasts.
All Channels
Shows all currently available channels.
Added Channels
Shows all added channels.
Favorite
Shows all favorite channels.
To select the favorite channels you have set up, press the FAV.CH button on the remote control.
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Antenna	 	 :	 Air	 	 ►
Auto ProgramClear Scrambled ChannelChannel ListFine Tune
Channel
 
2 Air
4  Air
4-2   ♥ TV #8
8   Air
13  Air
13-1   ♥ TV #3 
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
Added Channels
Air Zoom      Select     T Tools

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Programmed 
Shows all current reserved Programs.
Select a channel in the All Channels, Added Channels or Favorite screen by pressing the ▲ / ▼ buttons, and pressing the ENTERE button. Then you can watch the selected channel.
Using the Color buttons with the Channel List
Green (Zoom): Enlarges or shrinks a channel number.
Yellow (Select): Selects multiple channel lists. You can perform the add / delete or add to Favorite / delete from Favorite function for multiple channels at the same time. Select the required cha\
nnels and press the yellow button to set all the selected channels at the same time. The c mark appears to the left of the selected channels.
TOOLS (Tools): Displays the Add (or Delete), Add to Favorite (or Delete from Favorite), Timer Viewing, Channel Name Edit, Select All (or Deselect All) and Auto Program menus (The Options menus may differ depending on the situation.)
Channel Status Display Icons
 ♥ : A channel set as a Favorite.
c: A channel selected by pressing the yellow button.
( : A Program currently being broadcast.
) : A reserved program
Channel List Option Menu (in All Channels / Added Channels / Favorite)
Press the TOOLS button to use the option menu.
Option menu items may differ depending on the channel status.
Add / Delete
You can delete or add a channel to display the channels you want.
All deleted channels will be shown on All Channels menu.
A gray-colored channel indicates the channel has been deleted. 
The Add menu only appears for deleted channels.
You can also delete a channel from the Added Channels or Favorite menu in the same manner. 
Add to Favorite / Delete from Favorite
You can set channels you watch frequently as Favorite.
Press the TOOLS button to display the Tools menu. You can also set the add to (or delete from) Favorites by selecting Tools	→	Add	to	Favorite (or Delete from Favorite).
The ♥ symbol will be displayed and the channel will be set as a favorite.
All favorite channels will be shown in the Favorite menu.
Timer Viewing
If you reserve a program 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 program, set the current time first. (See page 22.)
Only memorized channels can be reserved.
You can set the channel, month, day, year, hour and minute directly by pressing the number buttons on the remote control.
Reserving a program will be shown in the Programmed menu.
Digital Program Guide and Viewing Reservation
When a digital channel is selected, and you press the ► button, the Program Gui de for the channel appears. You can reserve a program according to the procedures described above.
Channel Name Edit (analog channels only)
Channels can labeled so that their call letters appear whenever the chan\
nel is selected.
The names of digital broadcasting channels are automatically assigned an\
d cannot be labeled.
Select All / Deselect All
Select All: You can select all the channels in the channel list.
Deselect All: You can deselect all the selected channels.
You can only select Deselect All when there is a selected channel.
Auto Program
For further details on setting up options, refer to page 15.
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2 Air4  Air
4-2   ♥ TV #8
8   Air
13  Air
13-1   ♥ TV #3 
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
All Channels
DeleteAdd to FavoriteTimer ViewingChannel Name EditSelect AllAuto Program
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Channel List Option Menu (in Programmed)
You can view, modify or delete a reservation.
Press the TOOLS button to use the option menu.
Change Info 
Select to change a viewing reservation.
Cancel Schedules
Select to cancel a viewing reservation.
Information
Select to view a viewing reservation. (You can also change the reservation information.)
Select All
Select all reserved Programs.
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PICTURE CONTROL
Configuring	the	Picture	Menu
Mode
You can select the type of picture which best corresponds to your viewing\
 requirements.
Press the P.MODE button on the remote control repeatedly to select the desired picture mode.
Dynamic
Selects the picture for increased definition in a bright room.
Standard
Selects the picture for the optimum display in a normal environment.
Movie
Selects the picture for viewing movies in a dark room.
Backlight / Contrast / Brightness / Sharpness / Color / Tint (G/R)
Your television has several setting options that allow you to control the\
 picture quality.
Backlight: Adjusts the brightness of LCD back light.
Contrast: Adjusts the contrast level of the picture.
Brightness: Adjusts the brightness level of the picture
Sharpness: Adjusts the edge definition of the picture.
Color: Adjusts color saturation of the picture.
Tint (G/R): Adjusts the color tint of the picture.
When you make changes to Backlight, Contrast, Brightness, Sharpness, Color or Tint (G/R) the OSD will be adjusted accordingly.
In PC mode, you can only make changes to Backlight, Contrast and Brightness.
Settings can be adjusted and stored for each external device you have co\
nnected to an input of the TV.
The energy consumed during use can be significantly reduced if the brightness level of the picture is lowered, which will reduce the overall running cost.
Advanced Settings
Samsung’s new TVs allow you to make even more precise picture settings than previous models. 
Advanced Settings is available in Standard or Movie mode.
In PC mode, you can only make changes to Gamma and White Balance from among the Advanced Settings items.
Black	Tone	→	Off	/	Dark	/	Darker	/	Darkest	
You can select the black level on the screen to adjust the screen depth.
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5:50 pm  2 TV3  McMillan & Wife
Programmed
Change InfoCancel SchedulesInformationSelect All
Air Zoom      Select     T Tools     E Information
Mode	 	 :	Standard	 	 ►
Backlight    : 8 
Contrast    : 95
Brightness   : 45
Sharpness  : 50
Color    : 50
Tint (G/R)    : G50/R50
Picture
Advanced SettingsBlack Tone  : Off   ►
Dynamic Contrast  : Medium
Gamma  : 0
Color Space  : Native
White balance
Flesh Tone : 0
Edge Enhancement  : On
U Move     E Enter     R Return

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Dynamic	Contrast	→	Off	/	Low	/	Medium	/	High 
You can adjust the screen contrast so that the optimal contrast is provid\
ed.
Gamma
You can adjust the primary color (red, green, blue) Intensity. (-3 ~ +3)
Color Space
Color space is a color matrix composed of red, green and blue colors. Se\
lect your favorite color space to experience the most natural color.
Native: Native Color Space offers deep and rich color tone.
Auto: Auto Color Space automatically adjusts to the most natural color tone ba\
sed on program sources.
White Balance
You can adjust the color temperature for more natural picture colors.
R-Offset / G-Offset / B-Offset / R-Gain / G-Gain / B-Gain: You can adjust the Color ‘temperature’ in the light areas by changing the values of R, G, B. Recommended for advanced users only.
Reset: The previously adjusted white balance will be reset to the factory defau\
lts.
Changing the adjustment value will refresh the adjusted screen.
Flesh Tone
You can emphasize the pink ‘flesh tone’ in the picture.
Changing the adjustment value will refresh the adjusted screen.
Edge	Enhancement	→	Off	/	On
You can emphasize object boundaries in the picture.
Picture Options
In PC mode, you can only make changes to the Color Tone and Size from among the items in Picture Options.
Color	Tone	→	Cool	/	Normal	/	Warm1	/	Warm2
Warm1 or Warm2 is only activated when the picture mode is Movie.
Settings can be adjusted and stored for each external device you have co\
nnected to an input of the TV.
Size
Occasionally, you may want to change the size of the image on your screen. Your TV comes with six screen size options, each designed to work best with specific types of video input. Your cable box/satellite receiver may have its own set of screen sizes as wel\
l. In general, though, you should view the TV in 16:9 mode as much as possible.
Alternately, you can press the P.SIZE button on the remote control repeatedly to change the picture size.
16: : Sets the picture to 16:9 wide mode.
Zoom1: Magnifies the size of the picture on the screen.
Zoom2: Magnifies the size of the picture more than Zoom1.
Wide Fit: Enlarges the aspect ratio of the picture to fit the entire screen.
4: : Sets the picture to 4:3 normal mode.
Screen Fit: Use the function to see the full image without any cutoff when HDMI (720p/1080i/1080p), Component (1080i/1080p) or DTV (1080i) signals are input.
16:Zoom1Zoom2
Wide Fit4:Screen Fit
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Picture OptionsColor Tone : Normal    ►
Size  : 16:9
Digital NR  : Auto
HDMI Black Level  : Normal
Film Mode  : Off
U Move     E Enter     R Return
16:Zoom1 U MoveZoom2 U Move
Wide Fit U Move4:Screen Fit

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