Samsung LN-S4096D, LN-S4696D, LN-S5296D TFT-LCD TELEVISION Owners Instructions

							Owner’s
Instructions
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LN-S4096D
LN-S4696D
LN-S5296D
TFT-LCD TELEVISION
BN68-01047X-00
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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.  
Précautions à prendre lors de l'affichage d'une image fixe
Une image fixe peut causer des dommages irrémédiables à l'écran du téléviseur.• N'affichez pas une image fixe sur l'écran LCD plus de 2 heures. Cela pourrait provoquer une rémanence de l'image à l'écran. 
Cette rémanence de l'image est également appelée "brûlure de l'écran". 
Pour éviter une telle rémanence de l'image à l'écran, réduisez la luminosité et le contraste de l'écran lorsque vous laissez une image fixe affichée.
• Regarder l'écran LCD du téléviseur en format 4:3 pendant une longue période peut laisser des traces de bordures à gauche, 
à droite et au centre de l'écran, à cause de la différence d'émission de lumière sur l'écran.
La lecture d'un DVD ou l'utilisation d'une console de jeu peut avoir un effet similaire sur l'écran. 
Les dommages provoqués par les effets qui précèdent ne sont pas couverts par la garantie.
•L'affichage d'images fixes de jeux vidéo et d'ordinateurs pendant plus longtemps qu'une période spécifique peut provoquer des rémanences.
Pour éviter cela, réduisez la "luminosité" et le "contraste" lors de l'affichage d'images fixes.
Precauciones al mostrar en la pantalla una imagen fija
La imagen fija puede causar daños permanentes en la pantalla del televisor.•No deje una imagen fija en la pantalla LCD durante más de dos horas ya que se podría producir una retención de la imagen en la pantalla. Este fenómeno de 
retención de imágenes también se denomina "quemadura de pantalla". 
Para evitar que se produzca esa persistencia de la imagen, reduzca el nivel de luminosidad y de contraste de la pantalla cuando muestre imágenes fijas.
• El uso del televisor LCD en formato 4:3 durante un tiempo prolongado puede dejar rastros de bordes en las partes izquierda, 
derecha y central de la pantalla debido a las diferencias en la emisión lumínica de la pantalla. 
La reproducción de un DVD o el uso de una consola de videojuegos pueden provocar un efecto similar en la pantalla. 
Reproducir un DVD o una videoconsola puede causar un efecto similar en la pantalla. La garantía no cubre estos daños.
•Ver imágenes fijas de videojuegos y PC durante más tiempo del indicado puede producir restos de imágenes parciales.
Para evitar este efecto, reduzca el 'brillo' y el 'contraste' cuando vea imágenes fijas.
© 2006 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.
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Contents
GENERAL INFORMATION
List of Features ...................................................%................................ 3
Accessories ...................................................%...................................... 3
Viewing the Control Panel...................................................%................ 4
Viewing the Connection Panel ...................................................%......... 5
Remote Control ...................................................%................................ 7
Installing Batteries in the Remote Control ......................................... 8
CONNECTIONS
Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas ................................................. 8
Connecting Cable TV ...................................................%....................... 9
Connecting a VCR ...................................................%........................... 10
Connecting an S-VHS VCR ...................................................%............. 10
Connecting a Camcorder ...................................................%................. 11
Connecting a DVD Player/Set-Top Box ............................................. 11
Connecting a DVD Player/Set-Top Box via DVI ................................ 12
Connecting a DVD Player/Set-Top Box via HDMI ............................. 12
Connecting a Digital Audio System...................................................%.. 13
Connecting an Amplifier/DVD Home Theater .................................... 13
Connecting CableCARD ...................................................%.................. 14
Connecting a PC ...................................................%.............................. 14
OPERATION
Turning the TV On and Off...................................................%............... 15
Plug & Play Feature ...................................................%......................... 15
Dynamic Menus and On-Screen Displays ......................................... 17
Navigating Menus by Using the Menu Map ....................................... 18
Selecting a Menu Language ...................................................%............ 19
Memorizing Channels ...................................................%...................... 20
Changing Channels ...................................................%......................... 22
Setting Up Your Remote Control  ...................................................%.... 23
Remote Control Codes ...................................................%.................... 25
Setting the Clock ...................................................%.............................. 28
Setting the On/Off Timer ...................................................%.................. 30
Setting the Sleep Timer...................................................%.................... 31
Viewing an External Signal Source...................................................%.. 32
Assigning Names to External Input Mode ......................................... 33
CHANNEL CONTROL
Selecting Your Favorite Channels ................................................ 34
Viewing the Channel Lists ...................................................%.......... 35
Adding and Erasing Channels ...................................................%.... 36
Labeling the Channels ...................................................%................ 37
Fine Tuning Analog Channels  Analog  ........................................ 38
Checking the Digital-Signal Strength  Digital  .............................. 39
LNA (Low Noise Amplifier) ...................................................%.......... 39
PICTURE CONTROL
Picture Control ...................................................%............................ 40
Customizing the Picture Settings  ................................................ 41
Changing the Picture Size ...................................................%.......... 43
Using the Color Weakness Enhancement Feature  ..................... 44
Digital Noise Reduction ...................................................%.............. 45
DNIe (Digital Natural Image engine) ............................................ 46
Setting the Film Mode...................................................%................. 47
Viewing Picture-In-Picture ...................................................%.......... 48
Changing the Size of the Sub (PIP) Picture ................................. 49
Changing the Location of the Sub (PIP) Picture .......................... 49
Selecting a Signal Source (Air or Cable) for PIP ......................... 50
Changing the Channel of the Sub (PIP) Picture .......................... 50 
Freezing the Picture ...................................................%................... 51
Setting the Blue Screen Mode...................................................%.... 51
SOUND CONTROL
Sound Control ...................................................%............................. 52
Customizing the Sound ...................................................%.............. 53
Setting the SRS TruSurround XT ................................................ 54
Auto Volume ...................................................%............................... 55
Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS) track  Digital  ............... 56
Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS) track  Analog  .............. 57
Selecting the Internal Mute ...................................................%......... 58
Selecting the Sound Select ...................................................%........ 59
Setting the On/Off Melody ...................................................%.......... 60
SPECIAL FEATURES
Setting the Function Help ...................................................%........... 61
Using the Energy Saving Feature ................................................ 62
Menu Transparency Level ...................................................%.......... 62
Using Game Mode ...................................................%........................... 63Using the V-Chip...................................................%......................... 64
How to Enable/Disable the Rating Controls ................................. 65
How to Set up Restrictions Using “TV Parental Guidelines” ........ 66
How to Set up Restrictions Using “MPAA Rating” ........................ 67
Important Notes About Parental Locks ......................................... 68 
How to Set up Restrictions Using Canadian English ................... 69
How to Set up Restrictions Using Canadian French .................... 70
Using the V-Chip for Digital channels ........................................... 71
Viewing Closed Captions (On-Screen Text Messages)  Analog .. 72 
Viewing Closed Captions (On-Screen Text Messages)  Digital  .. 73 
Setting the Blue Eye ...................................................%................... 75
Using the CableCARD ...................................................%................ 76
Using the CableCARD Setup Function ........................................ 76
Channel List Reorganization ...................................................%...... 77
English-1
English
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							Contents
English-2
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WISELINK
Using the WISELINK Function ...................................................%......... 78
Using the WISELINK Menu...................................................%.............. 79
Using the PHOTO (JPEG) List ...................................................%........ 80
Using the MP3 List ...................................................%........................... 87
Using the Setup Menu ...................................................%..................... 89
USING D-NET
What’s D-Net? ...................................................%.................................. 91
When Connecting D-Net (IEEE1394) Compatible devices ................ 92
Connection Options...................................................%.......................... 93
4-Pin and 6-Pin Connectors ...................................................%............. 94
Selecting a D-Net device ...................................................%................. 95
The Direct Device-To-Device Option.................................................. 96
The D-Net control panel ...................................................%................... 97
Control Panel Images for Each Device......................................... 99
Operating Tips ...................................................%.................................. 100
Recording Tips ...................................................%................................. 102
Tips on stopping recording...................................................%............... 103
File List ...................................................%............................................. 104
Troubleshooting (D-Net)...................................................%................... 106
PC DISPLAY
Using Your TV as a Computer (PC) Display ................................ 110
Setting Up Your PC Software (Windows Only)............................. 111
Display Modes  ...................................................%........................... 111
Adjusting the Picture Quality ...................................................%...... 112
Changing the Picture Position ...................................................%.... 113
Adjusting the Picture Quality and Position Automatically ............. 114
Changing the Picture Size (PC Mode) ......................................... 115
Viewing the Current Resolution ...................................................%.. 116
Initializing the Picture Settings...................................................%.... 117
APPENDIX
Identifying Problems  ...................................................%.................. 118
Installing the Stand ...................................................%..................... 119
Disconnecting the Stand...................................................%............. 119
Stand Swivel Function  ...................................................%............... 119
Installing the Wall Mount Kit (LN-S4096D) ................................... 120
Installing the Wall Mount Kit (LN-S4696D/LN-S5296D ) .............. 121
Using the Anti-Theft Kensington Lock  ......................................... 123
Specifications ...................................................%............................. 123
Dimensions (LN-S4096D) ...................................................%........... 124
Dimensions (LN-S4696D) ...................................................%........... 125
Dimensions (LN-S5296D) ...................................................%........... 126
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List of Features
Easy-to-operate remote controlNavigating Menus by Using the Menu Map
Automatic timer to turn the TV on and off at any time you choose
Adjustable picture and sound settings and the ability to memorize your favorite settings
Automatic channel tuning for up to 181 channelsA 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
Built-in, dual channel speakers
A special sleep timer
Picture-in-Picture capability that lets you watch two channels at once
Widescreen TV with adjustable image size
Life-like clear images provided by DNle technology
Color Weakness mode
Digital Input jack
CableCARD slot
D-Net (IEEE1394)
Digital Input (HDMI/DVI IN) jack
Digital Audio Output (OPTICAL) jack
Game mode
Easy-to-use channel manager menu.
WISELINK enables you to view and play photo (JPEG) and audio files (MP3) through the TV’s WISELINK jack.
Accessories
Please make sure the following items are included with your LCD TV. 
If any items are missing, contact your dealer.
General Information
Remote Control & Batteries (AAA x 2)
(BN59-00529A)Power Cord
(3903-000144)Cleaning Cloth
(BN63-01798A)Cover-Bottom
LN-S4096D (BN63-02491A) 
LN-S4696D (BN63-02624A) 
LN-S5296D (BN63-02624A)
Owner’s Instructions Warranty Card / Registration 
Card / Safety Guide Manual 
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Viewing the Control Panel 
SOURCE Toggles between all the available input sources
(TV, AV1, AV2, S-Video, Component1, Component2,
PC, HDMI1, HDMI2). 
In the on-screen menu, use this button as you would
use the 
ENTER button on the remote control.
MENUPress to see an on-screen menu of your TV’s features.
Press to increase or decrease the volume.
In the on-screen menu, use the  buttons as you
would use the 
and buttons on the remote control.Press to change channels.  
In the on-screen menu, use the  buttons as you
would use the 
and buttons on the remote control.
SPEAKERS
(POWER)
Press to turn the TV on and off.   
POWER INDICATORBlinks and turns off when the power is on and lights up
in stand-by mode.
REMOTE CONTROL SENSORAim the remote control towards this spot on the TV.
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.
The product color and shape may vary depending on the model.
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Rear Panel Jacks
Use the rear panel jacks to connect A/V components that will be connected continuously, such as VCR or DVD players. 
For more information on connecting equipment, see pages 8-14.
Viewing the Connection Panel 
COMPONENT IN 1,2Connect Component video/audio.
HDMI/DVI IN 1,2 / DVI IN (R-AUDIO-L)Connect to the HDMI jack of a device with an HDMI output.
Use the HDMI/DVI terminal for DVI connection to an external
device with a DVI output. You should use a DVI to HDMI 
cable or DVI-HDMI adapter (DVI to HDMI) for video 
connection, and the DVI-IN ‘R-AUDIO-L’ terminal for audio. 
- 
HDMI/DVI IN terminal does not support PC. - No sound connection is needed for an HDMI to HDMI 
connection. Sound connection is only needed for 
HDMI to DVI.
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL)Connect to a Digital Audio component.
D-NET (IEEE1394) S400MPEGConnect to external IEEE1394 digital products such 
as digital VCRs and camcorders. Two jacks are provided 
for this purpose, which allow for a high degree of 
flexibility for connecting your D-Net controlled system. 
(Refer to page 91~105) 
AV IN 1Video and audio inputs for external devices, such as a 
camcorder or VCR.
S-VIDEOConnect an S-Video signal from a camcorder or VCR.
ANT 1 IN (AIR)/ANT 2 IN (CABLE)Connect to an antenna or cable TV system.
SERVICEConnectors for service only.
AV OUTConnect to the audio input jacks on your Amplifier/
Home theater. Use the video out to connect another 
monitor
PC INConnect to the video and audio output jacks on your PC.
POWER INPUT Connect the supplied power cord.
KENSINGTON LOCKThe 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.   
CableCARDTM
Insert a CableCARD into the slot. (Refer to page 14)
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WISELINKConnect an USB mass storage device to view photo files(JPEG) and play audio files (MP3).
VIDEO, (R-AUDIO-L) Video and audio inputs for external devices, such as a camcorder or VCR.
HeadphoneConnect a set of external headphones for private listening.
Side Panel Jacks
Use the left side panel jacks to connect a component that is used only occasionally, such as a camcorder or video game. (See page 11)
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Remote Control
You can use the remote control up to a distance of about 23 feet from the TV. When using the remote, always point it directly at the TV. 
You can also use your remote control to operate your VCR, Cable box, DVD player, or Set-Top Box.
POWERTurns the TV on and off.
NUMERIC BUTTONSPress to change the channel.
–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”. 
CH MGRUsed to display Channel Lists on the 
screen.
ANTENNAPress to select “AIR” or “CABLE”.
VCR/DVD Functions- Rewind
- Stop
- Play/Pause
- Fast/Forward
VOL / VOLPress to increase or decrease the
volume.
(MUTE)Press to temporarily cut off the sound.
MENUDisplays the main on-screen menu.
S.MODESound mode selection.
PIPPicture-in Picture ON/OFF.
P.MODEPicture effect selection.
SRSSelects SRS TruSurround XT mode.
MTSPress to choose stereo, mono or 
Separate Audio Program 
(SAP broadcast).
CAPTIONControls the caption decoder.
SLEEPPress to select a preset time interval 
for automatic shut off.
SETSets the remote to control your  
TV, VCR, Cable, DVD, or Set-Top Box
TV, DVD, STB, CABLE, VCRPress to operate your TV,  
DVD, STB, CABLE (box), or VCRWhen pressing this button, a number 
of buttons on the remote control (e.g.
TV, DVD, STB, CABLE, VCR, MUTE,
VOL and CH buttons) light up for a few 
seconds and then turn off to save
power. This function is convenient for
using the remote at night or when dark.
SOURCEPress to display all of the available 
video sources.
PRE-CHTunes to the previous channel.
FAV. C HPress to switch to your favorite channels.
WISELINKThis function enables you to view and play
photo (JPEG) and audio files (MP3) from
an external device. (Refer to page 79)
CH / CHPress to change channels.
EXITPress to exit the menu.
UP / DOWN / LEFT / 
RIGHT / ENTER
Use to select on-screen menu items 
and change menu values.
INFOPress to display information on the TV
screen.
D-NetRuns the D-Net view function.
(Refer to pages 91~105)
STILLPress to stop the action during a
particular scene. 
Press again to resume normal video.
P.SIZEPicture size selection.
E.SAVINGAdjusts screen brightness to save energy.
CH Displays the available channels in 
sequence. (These buttons change 
channels in the PIP window only.)
ADD/DELUse to store and delete channels 
to/from memory.
RESETWhen your remote does not work,
change the batteries and press the
RESET button for 2-3 seconds 
before use.This is a special remote control for the visually 
impaired, and has Braille points on the Power, 
Channel, Volume, Stop and Play/Pause buttons.
The performance of the remote control may be 
affected by bright light.
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1.Place the wires from the twin leads under the screws on a 300-75Ωadapter 
(not supplied). 
Use a screwdriver to tighten the screws.
2.Plug the adaptor into the ANT 2 IN (CABLE) terminal on the back of the TV.
Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas
If your antenna has a set of leads that look like this, see “Antennas with 300 ΩFlat Twin Leads”
below.
If your antenna has one lead that looks like this, see “Antennas with 75 
ΩRound Leads”.
If you have two antennas, see “Separate VHF and UHF Antennas”.
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 Ωtwin flat leads, follow the directions below.
1.Plug the antenna lead into the ANT 1 IN (AIR) terminal on the back of the TV.
Antennas with 75 Ω Round Leads
1.Connect both antenna leads to the combiner.
2.Plug the combiner into the ANT 1 IN (AIR) terminal on the bottom of the rear panel.
Separate VHF and UHFAntennas
If you have two separate antennas for your TV (one VHF and one UHF), you must combine the two antenna signals before connecting 
the antennas to the TV. This procedure requires an optional combiner-adaptor (available at most electronics shops).
UHF
VHF
ANT 1 IN
(AIR) ANT 2 IN
(CABLE)
ANT 1 IN
(AIR)
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 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
UHF
VHF
Connections
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