Samsung LCD TV Ltn406w User Manual

							Owner’s Instructions
LCD TV with Life-Like Picture & Sleek Design
LTN325W I
LTN406W
BN68-00448A-00 
						

							1SAFETY
Important 
Safety Instructions
1) Read these instructions. 
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings, Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug
has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a
third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety.
If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an elec    trician for replacement of
the obsolete outlet.   
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particu    
larly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they    
exit from the apparatus.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12) Use only with cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by 
the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a used, cau  
tion when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury   
from tip-over.   
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused
for long periods of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus
has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has
been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed
to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
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							SAFETY2
Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call CATV system
installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of
Canadian Electrical Code, Part I), that provides guidelines for proper grounding and,
in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding 
system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
Caution: FCC/CSA regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications
to this equipment may void the user’s authority to operate it.
Caution: To prevent electric shock, match the wide blade of plug to the wide slot, and
fully insert the plug.
Attention: pour eviter les chocs electriques, introduire la lame le plus large de la
fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu’au fond.
Important: One Federal Court has held that unauthorized recording of 
copyrighted TV programs is an infringement of U.S. copyright laws.
Certain Canadian programs may also be copyrighted and any unauthorized recording
in whole or in part may be in violation of these rights. 
To prevent damage which may result in fire or electric shock
hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
As an ENERGY STAR Partner.
Samsung Electronics America, Inc. has determined that this product or product     
model meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.
CAUTION
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELEC   
TRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER   
(OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS 
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED 
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
This symbol indicates high voltage is
present inside. It is dangerous to make
any kind of contact with any inside part
of this product.
This symbol alerts you that important
literature concerning operation and
maintenance has been included with this
product.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
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							3SAFETY
User Instructions
The Federal Communications Commission Radio
Frequency Interference Statement includes the
following warning:
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a resi-
dential installation. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no guar-
antee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful  interference
to radio or television receptions, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the inter-
ference by one or more of the following measures:
 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
 Increase the separation between the   
equipment and receiver.
 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a 
circuit different from that to which the  
receiver is connected.
 Consult the dealer or an experienced   
radio/TV technician for help.
User Information
Changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the party responsible for  compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
If necessary, consult your dealer or an experi-
enced radio/television technician for additional
suggestions. You may find the booklet called How
to Identify and Resolve Radio/TV Interference
Problems helpful. This booklet was prepared by
the Federal Communications Commission. It is
available from the U.S. Government Printing
Office, Washington, DC 20402, Stock Number
004-000-00345-4.
The party responsible for product  compliance:
SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD
America QA Lab of Samsung
3351 Michelson Drive,
Suite #290, Irvine, CA92612 USA
Warning
User must use shielded signal interface cables to
maintain FCC compliance for the product.
Provided with this monitor is a detachable power
supply cord with IEC320 style terminations.
It may be suitable for connection to any UL Listed
personal computer with similar configuration.
Before making the connection, make sure the volt-
age rating of the computer convenience outlet is
the same as the monitor and that the ampere rat-
ing of the computer convenience outlet is equal to
or exceeds the monitor voltage rating.
For 120 Volt applications, use only UL Listed
detachable power cord with NEMA configuration
5-15P type (parallel blades) plug cap. For 240 Volt
applications use only UL Listed Detachable power
supply cord with NEMA configuration 6015P type
(tandem blades) plug cap.
IC Compliance Notice
This Class B digital apparatus meets all require-
ments of the Canadian nterference-Causing
Equipment Regulations of ICES-003.
Cet appareil Numérique de classe B respecte
toutes les exigences du Règlemont NMB-03 sur
les équipements produisant des interférences au
Canada.
Notice de Conformité IC
Cet appareil numérique de classe B respecte
toutes les exigences du Règlement ICES-003 sur
les équipements produisant des interférences au
Canada.
VCCI
This is a Class B product based on the standard
of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference
by Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If
this is used near a radio or television receiver in a
domestic environment, it may cause radio interfer-
ence. Install and use the equipment according to
the instruction manual.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numéique de la
classe B estconforme à la norme NMB-003 du
Canada.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and                                                                         
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause unesired operation.          
This television receiver provides display of television closed captioning in accordance with §15.119 of the FCC rules.
FCC Information
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							SAFETY4
Standard screen format televisions (4:3, the aspect ratio of the screen width to height) are primarily
designed to view standard format full-motion video. The images displayed on them should primarily
be in the standard 4:3 ratio format and constantly moving.
Displaying stationary graphics and images on screen, such as the dark top and bottom letterbox bars
(wide screen pictures), should be limited to no more than 15% of the total television viewing per week.
Wide screen format televisions (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 constantly moving. Displaying stationary graphics and images on screen, such as the dark
side-bars on non-expanded standard format television video and programming, should be limited to
no more than 15% 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 any stationary images that exceed the above guidelines can
cause uneven aging of picture tubes (LCDs) that leave subtle, but permanent burned-in ghost images
in the television picture. To avoid this, vary the programming and images, and primarily display full
screen moving images, not stationary patterns or dark bars. On television models that offer picture
sizing features, use these controls to view the 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 other burned-in images, is not covered by your
Samsung limited warranty.
[Note]
If a still image is displayed for an extended period of time, residual images or blurring may appear. 
When you need to leave the monitor unused for an extended period of time, adjust the settings so
that the monitor automatically goes into energy saving mode or activates the screen saver to display
moving images.
Important Warranty Information
Regarding Television Format
Viewing
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							1CONTENTS
CONTENTS
Chapter 1: Your New TV  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
List of Features  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
List of Parts  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Familiarizing Yourself with Your New TV  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Front Panel Buttons  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Rear Panel Jacks  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Installing Batteries in the Remote Control  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Chapter 2: Installation  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Antennas with 300-ohm Flat Twin Leads  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Separate VHF and UHF Antennas  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Connecting Cable TV  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Cable without a Cable Box  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles All Channels . . .9
Connecting to a Cable Box that
Descrambles Some Channels  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Connecting a VCR  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Connecting an S-VHS VCR  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Connecting a DVD Player  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Connecting a Digital TV Set-Top Box  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Connecting the Speakers  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Connecting a PC  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Chapter 3: Special Features  . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Turning the TV On and Off  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Changing Channels  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Using the Channel Buttons  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Using the Pre-CH Button to select the Previous Channel  . . .16
Adjusting the Volume  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Using Mute  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Viewing the Display  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Viewing the Menus  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Setting Up Your Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Chapter 4: Operation  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Plug & Play Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Memorizing the Channels  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Selecting the Video Signal-source  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Storing Channels in Memory (Automatic Method)  . . . . . . . .24
Adding and Erasing Channels (Manual Method)  . . . . . . . . . .25
To Select TV/Input  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
To Edit the Input Source Name  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Using Automatic Picture Settings  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Customizing the Picture  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Using Automatic Sound Settings  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Customizing the Sound  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Selecting a Menu Language  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Setting the Blue Screen Mode  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
To Select an External Input Device  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
LNA (Low Noise Amplifier)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Fine Tuning Channels  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Operation
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							CONTENTS2
CONTENTS
Viewing Picture-in-Picture  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Activating Picture-in-Picture  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Selecting a Signal Source (External A/V) for PIP  . . . . . . . . .37
Swapping the Contents of the PIP and Main image  . . . . . . . .37
Changing the PIP Channel  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Changing the Location of the PIP Window  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Changing the Size of the PIP Window  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Changing the Screen Size  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Freezing the Picture  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Adjusting the Background Color  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Setting the DNIe  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
To Enjoy Dolby Digital Sound   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Turning the Dolby ProLogic II On   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Turning the Dynamic Range On   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Speaker  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Level  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Time Delay  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
TRADEMARK & LAVEL LICENSE NOTICE  . . . . . . . . . .46
Ideal Speaker Placement  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Changing the STEREO Settings  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Selecting the Sound   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
To Select an External Output Device   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Adjusting the Headphone Sound   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Setting the Clock   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Setting the On/Off Timer   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Setting the Sleep Timer    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Using the V-Chip  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Setting Up Your Personal ID Number (PIN)  . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
How to Enable/Disable the V-Chip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
How to Set up Restrictions Using the “TV guidelines”  . . . . .56
How to Set up Restrictions using the MPAA Ratings:
G, PG, PG-13, R, NC-17, X  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
How to Reset the TV after the V-Chip
Blocks a Channel (“Emergency Escape”)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Chapter 5: PC Display  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Using Your TV as a Computer (PC) Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
How to Set up Your PC Software (Windows only)  . . . . . . . .60
Adjusting the Screen Quality  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Changing the Screen Position  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
To Initialize the Screen Settings    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
How to DVI Select  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
How to Auto Adjust   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Chapter 6: Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Identifying Problems  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Appendix  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Installing Stand  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Using the Anti-Theft Kensington Lock  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
How to Install the Wall Bracket  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Pin Assignments  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Specifications  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Display Modes  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
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							English-1
List of Features
Your TV was designed with the latest technology. This TV is a high-performance unit
that includes the following special features:
• Easy-to-use remote control
• Easy-to-use on-screen menu system
• Automatic timer to turn the TV on and off
• Adjustable picture and sound settings that can be stored in the TV’s memory
• Automatic channel tuning for up to 181 channels
• A special filter to reduce or eliminate reception problems
• Fine tuning control for the sharpest picture possible
• A built-in multi-channel sound decoder for stereo and bilingual listening
• Equiped, dual channel speakers
• Headphone jack for private listening
• 16:9 letter box format available depending upon source
List of Parts
Please make sure the following items are included with your LCD TV. If any items are
missing, contact your dealer.
Chapter One
YOURNEWTV
RF CABLE
(AA39-00039A) Remote Control(BN59-00364B)
& Batteries (AAA x 2)POWER CORD 
(BH39-10339X)
Owner’s
InstructionsFRONT
SPEAKER
(BN96-00568C)
STAND
(BN96-00380A)CORE(3301-001456)
x 5
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							English-2
Familiarizing Yourself with The TV
Front Panel Buttons
The buttons on the front panel control your TV’s basic features, including the on-screen
menu. To use the more advanced features, you must use the remote control.
YOURNEWTV
Power
Press to turn the TV on and off.
Power Indicator
Lights up when you turn the power off.
Remote Control Sensor
Aim the remote control towards this spot
on the TV.
TV/VIDEO(See Page 17)
Displays a menu of all of the available
input sources (TV, VIDEO1, VIDEO2,
S-VIDEO, Component 1, Component 2, 
PC/DVI).
MENU
Press to see an on-screen menu of
your TV’s features.
– VOL +
Press to increase or decrease the volume.
Also used to select items on the
on-screen menu.
CH
Press to change channels.
Also press to highlight various items
on the on-screen menu.
(Without the Remote Control, You  can         
turn on TV by using the Channel buttons.)
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							English-3
YOURNEWTV
Rear Panel Jacks
Use the rear panel jacks to connect an A/V component that will be connected 
continuously, such as a VCR or a DVD player. 
For more information on connecting equipment, see pages 7-15.
VIDEO/AUDIO OUTPUT
VIDEO/AUDIO INPUT
SUPER VIDEO INPUT
HEADPHONE jack
COMPONENT
DIGITAL AUDIO IN jack
PC AUDIO INPUTPC VIDEO(DVI-D) INPUT
SPEAKER OUT jack
WOOFER OUTPUT
RF INPUT
Kensington Lock
POWER INPUT
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