Samsung LE 19B450 user guide

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							Precautions When Displaying a Still Image
A still image may cause permanent damage to the TV screen.
WARNINGS:
Image retention, commonly known as screen burn-in, can occur on most typ\
es of television if the same image is displayed 
continuously. The most common causes of image retention are logos that remain stationary on the TV screen. These logos are 
common on many programmes received via a Setop Box.
To reduce this risk, avoid displaying still images for long durations and\
 lower the brightness or contrast settings to decrease 
the intensity of the picture. Extended viewing of movies and programs in\
 aspect ratios that are different from the aspect ratio 
of the TV may cause image retention. Always endeavour to avoid black borders top or bottom by using the zoom function. This 
will help eliminate the black borders and fit the picture to the entire area of the screen. Using a video game console may cause 
image retention and is not recommended. When using a PC input, avoid dis\
playing still images for long durations and reduce the 
brightness or contrast settings to decrease the intensity of the picture\
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IMPORTANT:
Image retention issues are not covered by your Samsung® warranty.
Digital TV (DVB-T) Notice
1.  FUNCTIONALITIES RELATED TO DIGITAL TV (DVB) ARE ONLY AVAILABLE IN COUNTRIES OR AREAS WHERE DVBT 
(MPEG2 AND MPEG4 AVC) DIGITAL TERRESTRIAL SIGNALS ARE BROADCAST. DVB-T is the European consortium 
standard for the broadcast transmission of digital terrestrial televisio\
n. Please check with your local dealer about the 
availability of DVB-T service in your area.
2.

  Although this TV set meets the current DVB-T standards as of [August, 2008], compatibility with future DVB-T digital terrestrial 
broadcast cannot be guaranteed.
3.

  Some Digital TV functions may not be available or operate correctly in some countries or regions.
4.

  For more information, please contact your local SAMSUNG customer care ce\
ntre.
Precautions When Displaying a Still Image 
A still image may cause permanent damage to the TV screen
Do not display a still image and partially still on the LCD panel for mo\
re 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 centre 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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GENERAL INFORMATION
Viewing the Control Panel ................................................................. 2
Accessories  ........................................................................\
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Viewing the Connection Panel  ........................................................... 4
Remote Control  ........................................................................\
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Installing Batteries in the Remote Control  ......................................... 6
OPERATION
Viewing the menus  ........................................................................\
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Plug & Play Feature  ........................................................................\
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CHANNEL CONTROL
Configuring the Channel Menu  .......................................................... 9
Managing Channels   ........................................................................\
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PICTURE CONTROL
Configuring the Picture Menu  .......................................................... 13
Using Your TV as a Computer (PC) Display  .................................... 15
Setting up the TV with your PC........................................................ 16
SOUND CONTROL
Configuring the Sound Menu  ........................................................... 17
Selecting the Sound Mode  .............................................................. 18
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SETUP
Configuring the Setup Menu  ............................................................ 19
INPUT / SUPPORT
Configuring the Input Menu  ............................................................. 21
Configuring the Support Menu  ......................................................... 22
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE
Teletext Feature  ........................................................................\
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How to Adjust the Stand (19inch model only)  .................................. 24
How to Adjust the Angle of the TV (19inch model only)  ................... 24
Installing VESA Compliant Mounting Devices (19inch model only)  . 25
Using the Decoration Covers (19inch model only)  .......................... 25
Installing the Stand  ........................................................................\
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Installing the Wall Mount Kit  ............................................................ 26
Using the Anti-Theft Kensington Lock  ............................................. 26
Securing the TV to the Wall  ............................................................. 27
Troubleshooting: Before Contacting Service Personnel  .................. 28
Specifications  ........................................................................\
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CONTENTS
License
TruSurround HD , SRS and  symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. TruSurround HD  technology is 
incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double\
-D symbol are trademarks of 
Dolby Laboratories.
Symbol 
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Note One-Touch Button TOOL Button
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Figures and illustrations in this User Manual are provided for reference\
 only and may differ from actual product appearance. 
Product design and specifications may be changed without notice in order to enhance product performance.
Viewing the Control Panel
The product colour and shape may vary depending on the model.
You can use a button by pressing the side panel buttons.
1 SOURCE E: Toggles between all the available input sources. In the on-screen menu, u\
se this button as you would use the 
ENTERE button on the remote control.
2  MENU: Press to see an on-screen menu of your TV’s features.
3 Y: Press to increase or decrease the volume. 
In the on-screen menu, use the 
Y buttons as you would use the ◄ and ► buttons on the remote control.
4 Z : Press to change channels. In the on-screen menu, use the Z buttons as you would use the ▼ and ▲ 
buttons on the remote control.
5 P (POWER): Press to turn the TV on and off.
6  REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR: Aim the remote control towards this spot on the TV.
7 POWER INDICATOR : Blinks and turns off when the power is on and lights up in stand-by mode.
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Accessories
Remote Control &  
Batteries (AAA x 2)  Power CordCover-Bottom 
(22 inch model only) Cleaning Cloth
(M4 X L16)
Wall Mount kit
(19 inch model only) Decoration Cover 
(19 inch model only) Stand Screw X 4
(22 inch model only)
●   Owner’s Instructions
Please make sure the following items are included with your LCD TV. If any items are missing, contact your dealer.
The items colour and shape may vary depending on the model. 
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Viewing the Connection Panel
The product colour and shape may vary depending on the model.
Whenever you connect an external device to your TV, make sure that power on the unit is turned off. 
When connecting an external device, match the colour of the connection t\
erminal to the cable.
1 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL)
Connects to a Digital Audio component such as a Home theatre receiver.
When the HDMI IN jacks are connected, the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL)  jack on the TV outputs 2 channel audio 
only. If you want to hear 5.1 channel audio, connect the Optical jack on the\
 DVD / Blu-ray player or Cable / Satellite Box 
directly to an Amplifier or Home Theatre, not the TV.
2  SERVICE
Connector for software upgrades.
3	HDMI (DVI)Supports connections between HDMI-connection-enabled AV devices (Set-Top Boxes, DVD / Blu-ray player)
No additional Audio connection is needed for an HDMI to HDMI connection.
The HDMI (DVI) jack can be used to connect a PC.
What is HDMI?
‘High Definition Multimedia interface’ allows the transmission of high definition digital video data and multiple channels of 
digital audio.
The HDMI / DVI terminal supports DVI connection to an extended device wi\
th the appropriate cable (not supplied). 
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.
4 PC/DVI (HDMI) [AUDIO]
Connect to the audio output jack on your PC.
DVI audio outputs for external devices.
5 PC
Connect to the video output jack on your PC.
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6 COMMON INTERFACE  Slot
When not inserting ‘CI CARD’ in some channels, ‘Scrambled Signal’ is displayed on the screen.
The pairing information containing a telephone number, CI CARD ID, Host ID and other information will be displayed in 
about 2~3 minutes. If an error message is displayed, please contact your\
 service provider.
When the channel information configuration has finished, the message ‘Updating  Completed’
  is displayed, indicating that 
the channel list is now updated.
You must obtain a CI CARD from a local cable service provider. Remove the CI CARD by carefully pulling it out with your 
hands since dropping the CI CARD may cause damage to it.
Insert the CI-Card in the direction marked on it.
The place of the COMMON INTERFACE  Slot may be different depending on its model. 
CAM is not supported in some countries and regions, check with your auth\
orized dealer.
7  ANT IN
Connects to an antenna or cable TV system. 
8 KENSINGTON LOCK  (depending on the model)
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. 
9  AV IN [R-AUDIO-L] / [VIDEO]
Connect RCA cable to an appropriate external A/V device such as VCR, DVD or Camcorder.
Connect RCA audio cables to [R-AUDIO-L] on your set and the other ends to corresponding audio out connectors on\
 the 
A/V device.
0	Headphones jackHeadphone may be connected to the headphone output on your set. While th\
e head phone is connected, the sound from 
the built-in speakers will be disabled.
! COMPONENT IN 
Connect component video cables (optional) to component connector (P
R, PB, Y) on the rear of your set and the other ends 
to corresponding component video out connectors on the DTV or DVD.
If you wish to connect both the Set-Top Box and DTV (or DVD), you should connect the Set-Top Box to the DTV (or DVD) 
and connect the DTV (or DVD) to component connector (P
R, PB, Y) on your set.
The P
R, PB and Y connectors on your component devices (DTV or DVD) are sometimes label\
ed Y, B-Y and R-Y or Y, Cb 
and Cr.
Connect RCA audio cables (optional) to  [R-AUDIO-L] on the rear of your set and the other ends to corresponding audio 
out connectors on the DTV or DVD.
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Output
Video Audio (L / R) RGB Video + Audio (L / R)
EXT  O O OOnly TV or DTV output is available.
Inputs or outputs for external devices, such as VCR, DVD, video game dev\
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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.
The product colour and shape may vary depending on the model.
1 POWER : Television Standby 
button.
2 NUMERIC BUTTONS :  Press to 
change the channel.
3 E : Performs the same function 
as the ENTERE key of the 
directional keys. When switching 
channels with the numeric 
buttons, and you press the 
channel number and then the 
ENTER
E key, the channel is 
immediately switched.
4 Y : Press to increase or 
decrease the volume.
5  SOURCE: Press to display 
and select the available video 
sources.
6 CH LIST: Displays the Channel 
List on screen
7 TOOLS : Use to quickly select 
frequently used functions.
8  INFO: Press to display 
information on the TV screen.
9 COLOURS BUTTONS : Use 
these buttons in the Channel list 
menus etc.
!  TV: Selects the TV mode directly.
@ PRE-CH: Enables you to return 
to the previous channel you were 
watching.
# MUTE M: Press to temporarily 
cut off the sound.
$  P : Press to change 
channels.
%  MENU: Displays the main on-
screen menu
^ FAV.CH: Press to switch to your 
favourites channels.
& RETURN: Returns to the 
previous menu
*	 UP▲	/	DOWN▼	/	LEFT◄	/	
RIGHT►	/	 ENTERE: Use to 
select on-screen menu items and 
change menu values.
(  EXIT: Press to exit the menu.
) SUBT.: Digital subtitle display
a GUIDE: Electronic Programme 
Guide (EPG) display
Teletext Functions
5 0: Teletext mode selection 
(LIST / FLOF)
6 8: Teletext store
7 4: Teletext size selection
8 5: Teletext reveal
9  Fastext topic selection
0 /: Alternately select 
Teletext, Double, or Mix.
! :: Exit from the teletext display
@ 1: Teletext sub page
$ 2: Teletext next page
3: Teletext previous page
% 6: Teletext index
& 9: Teletext hold
( 7: Teletext cancel  
Installing Batteries in the Remote Control
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.
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  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. 
If the remote control doesn’t work, check the following: Is the TV power on? 
Are the plus and minus ends of the batteries reversed?
Are the batteries drained?
Is there a power outage or is the power cord unplugged?
Is there a special fluorescent light or neon sign nearby?
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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 icons:  Picture, Sound, 
Channel , Setup, Input, Support .
2.

  Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select one of the icons.
Press the ◄ or ► button to access the icon’s sub-menu.
3.

  Press the ▲ or ▼ button to move to items in the menu.
Press the ENTER
E 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.


.  Press the EXIT button to exit from the menu.
Using the remote control buttons
Button Operations Button Operations
MENU Display the main on-screen menu. ▲/▼/◄/►/ 
ENTER
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Move 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 ENTER
E button to select Picture. 
3.
  Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select  Brightness.
 
4.
   Press the ENTER
E button. 
.  Press the ◄ or ► button until the brightness becomes 80.


.  Press the ENTER
E button.
Press the EXIT button to exit from the menu.
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Mode	 :	Standard		 ►
Backlight  : 8 
Contrast  : 95
Brightness  : 45
Sharpness  : 50
Colour  : 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 Settings
Picture Options
Picture Reset
Picture
Mode  : Standard
Backlight  : 8 
Contrast  : 95
Brightness  : 45
Sharpness  : 50
Color  : 50
Tint (G/R)  : G50/R50
Picture
Brightness    45
U Move      L Adjust     E Enter     R Return
Brightness     80
U Move      L Adjust     E Enter     R Return
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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 button on the remote control. The message  You can set the menu 
language.  is displayed.
2.

  Select the appropriate language by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button. Press the  ENTER
E 
button to confirm your choice.
3.
  Press the ◄ or ► button to select  Store Demo or Home Use, then the ENTER
E button. 
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 accidentally 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 ENTER
E button. Select the appropriate country by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button. Press the ENTERE button to 
confirm your choice.

.  Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select  Air or Cable, then press the ENTER
E button.
Air: Air antenna signal.
Cable: Cable antenna signal.


.  Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the channel source to memorize. Press the ENTER
E button to select Start.
Digital & Analogue: Digital and Analogue channels. 
Digital: Digital channels. 
Analogue: Analogue channels.
When setting the antenna source to  Cable, a step appears allowing you to set a value for the digital channel sea\
rch. For 
more information, refer to Channel → Auto Store.
The channel search will start and end automatically.
Press the ENTER
E button at any time to interrupt the memorization process.
After all the available channels are stored, the message  Set the Clock Mode. is displayed.


.  Press the ENTER
E button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select  Auto, then Press the ENTERE button.
If you select Manual, Set current date and time is displayed.
If you have received a digital signal, the time will be set automaticall\
y. If not, select Manual to set the clock. (refer to page 
19)
8.

  The connection method to provide the best quality HD is offered. After confirming the method, press the ENTER
E button.
9.  The message Enjoy your viewing  is displayed. When you have finished, press the  ENTER
E 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 ENTER
E button.
2.  Press the ENTER
E button again to select Plug & Play . 
3.
  Enter your 4 digit PIN number. The default PIN number of a new TV set is ‘0-0-0-0’. (refer to page 20)
If you want to change PIN number, use the Change PIN function. 
The Plug & Play  feature is only available in the TV mode. 
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Menu Language   : English   ►
E Enter
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