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

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Sound Select enables you to hear sound from either the Main or Sub(PIP) picture in PIP mode.
Selecting the Sound Select
1
Press the MENUbutton. Press the  or  button to select “Sound”, 
then press the 
ENTERbutton. 
2
Press the  or  button to select “Sound Select”, then press the 
ENTERbutton.
3
Press the  or  button to select “Main”, then press the ENTER
button. Pressing the  or  button will alternate between “Main” 
and “Sub”. 
Select “Return” by pressing the  or  button, then press the 
ENTERbutton to return to the previous menu. 
Press the 
EXITbutton to exit.
You can select this option when the “PIP” is set to “On”. (See page 48)
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Setting the On/Off Melody
A melody sound can be set to come on when the TV is powered On or Off.
1
Press the MENUbutton. Press the  or  button to select “Sound”, 
then press the 
ENTERbutton. 
2
Press the  or  button to select “Melody”, then press the ENTER
button.
Press the  or  button to select “On” or “Off”, then press the 
ENTER
button.
Select “Return” by pressing the  or  button, then press the 
ENTER
button to return to the previous menu. 
Press the 
EXITbutton to exit.
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Setting the Function Help
Displays Help on the menu functions. The Help appears at the top of the screen.
1
Press the MENUbutton. Press the  or  button to select “Setup”,
then press the 
ENTERbutton. 
2
Press the  or  button to select “Function Help”, then press the
ENTERbutton.
3
Press the  or  button to select “Off” or “On”, then press the 
ENTERbutton.
Select “Return” by pressing the  or  button, then press the 
ENTERbutton to return to the previous menu. 
Press the 
EXITbutton to exit.
Special Features
The Function Help default setting is On.
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Using the Energy Saving Feature
This feature adjusts the brightness of the TV in order to reduce power consumption. When watching TV at night, set the  
“Energy Saving” mode option to “High” to reduce eye fatigue as well as power consumption.
1
Press the MENUbutton. Press the  or  button to select “Setup”, 
then press the 
ENTERbutton. 
2
Press the  or  button to select “Energy Saving”, then press the 
ENTERbutton.
Press the  or  button to select level, then press the 
ENTERbutton.
Select “Return” by pressing the  or  button, then press the 
ENTER
button to return to the previous menu. 
Press the 
EXITbutton to exit.
Alternate method
To select the Energy Saving setting you have 
made, press the 
E.SAVINGbutton on the 
remote control.
Menu Transparency Level
Adjusts the transparency of the menu screen.
1
Press the MENUbutton. Press the  or  button to select “Setup”, 
then press the 
ENTERbutton. 
2
Press the  or  button to select “Menu Transparency”, then press the ENTER
button.
Press the  or  button to select level, then press the 
ENTERbutton.
Select “Return” by pressing the  or  button, then press the 
ENTERbutton to return to the previous menu. 
Press the 
EXITbutton to exit.
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When connecting to a game console such as PlayStationTMor XboxTM, you can enjoy a more realistic gaming experience by 
setting the Game Mode to on.
Using Game Mode
1
Press the MENUbutton. Press the  or  button to select “Setup”, 
then press the 
ENTERbutton.
2
Press the  or  button to select “Game Mode”, then press the 
ENTERbutton.
3
Press the  or  button to select “Off” or “On”, then press the ENTER
button.
Select “Return” by pressing the  or  button, then press the 
ENTERbutton to return to the previous menu.
Press the 
EXITbutton to exit.
• To disconnect the game console and connect another external device, set Game to 
Off in the setup menu.
• If you display the TV menu in Game mode, the screen shakes slightly.
Game Mode is not available in TV mode.
Restrictions on Game mode (Caution)
• Picture and Sound Modes are automatically changed to Custom. 
You cannot select other modes.
If Game Mode is On
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Using the V-Chip
Access to channels and programs is controlled by a password (i.e., a 4-digit secret code that is defined by the user). 
The on-screen menu will instruct you to assign a password (you can change it later, if necessary).
1
Press the MENUbutton. Press the  or  button to select “Setup”, 
then press  the 
ENTERbutton.
Press the  or  button to select “V-Chip”, then press the 
ENTERbutton.
2
Press the  button. Press the number buttons to enter your current 
4-digit PIN. (The default PIN for a new TV set is “0000”.)
The “V-Chip” menu is displayed.
3
Press the  or  button to select “Change PIN”, 
then press the 
ENTERbutton.
4
Press the  button. Press the number buttons to enter your new 
4-digit PIN. Re-enter your new PIN to confirm.
The message will automatically disappear, and return to the previous 
menu after a few seconds, even if the 
ENTERbutton is not pressed.
Select “Return” by pressing the  or  button, then press the 
ENTERbutton to return to the previous menu. 
Press the 
EXITbutton to exit.
The PIP doesn’t function when the V-Chip is active.
If you forget the pin number, press the remote control buttons in the following sequence, 
which resets the pin to 0-0-0-0: POWER (Off), MUTE, 8, 2, 4, POWER (On).
The V-Chip function only works in TV, AV mode and S-Video mode.
How to Change Your Password
U.S.A Only
This product is covered by the following U.S. patents : US4,930,158, US4,930,160
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How to Enable/Disable the Rating Controls
1
Press the MENUbutton. Press the  or  button to select “Setup”, 
then press  the 
ENTERbutton.
Press the  or  button to select “V-Chip”, then press the 
ENTERbutton.
2
Press the  button. Press the number buttons to enter your current 
4-digit PIN. (The default PIN for a new TV set is “0000”.)
The “V-Chip” menu is displayed. 
3
The “V-Chip” screen will appear. Press the  or  button to select 
“V-Chip Lock”.
To enable the V-Chip feature, press the 
ENTERbutton so that the 
“V-Chip Lock” field is “On”. (Pressing the  or  button will alternate
between “On” and “Off”.) Press the 
ENTERbutton.
Select “Return” by pressing the  or  button, then press the 
ENTERbutton to return to the previous menu. 
Press the 
EXITbutton to exit.
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How to Set up Restrictions Using “TV Parental Guidelines”
The parental restrictions can be set up using either of two methods: The “TV Parental Guidelines” or “MPAA Rating”.
1
Press the MENUbutton. Press the  or  button to select “Setup”, 
then press  the 
ENTERbutton.
Press the  or  button to select “V-Chip”, then press the 
ENTERbutton.
2
Press the  button. Press the number buttons to enter your current 
4-digit PIN. (The default PIN for a new TV set is “0000”.)
The “V-Chip” menu is displayed.
3
Press the  or  button to select “TV Parental Guidelines”, then 
press the 
ENTERbutton.
Allow All : Press to unlock all TV ratings.
Block All : Press to lock all TV ratings.
4
You can independently lock the TV ratings. 
The locked TV (FCC) ratings are indicated by the symbol “ ”.
Press the  / / / buttons and the 
ENTERbutton to activate the 
appropriate restrictions for TV (FCC) rating system.
To unlock items that are locked, press the 
ENTERbutton again.
TV-Y : Young children
TV-Y7 : Children 7 and over
TV-G : General audience
TV-PG   : Parent Guidance
TV-14   : Viewers 14 and over
TV-MA : Mature Audience
Select “Return” by pressing the  or  button, then press the 
ENTER
button to return to the previous menu. Press the EXITbutton to exit.
These categories consist of two separate groups: “TV-Y” and “TV-Y7” (young children 
through age 7), and “TV-G” through “TV-MA” (everybody else).
The restrictions for these two groups work independently: If a household includes 
very young children as well as young adults, the TV parental guidelines must be 
set up separately for each age group. (See page 69.)
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How to Set up Restrictions Using “MPAA Rating”
The Movie rating system uses the “MPAA” (Motion Picture Association of America) system, and its main application is for movies.
When the rating control is on, the TV will automatically block any programs that are coded with objectionable ratings 
(either “MPAA Rating” or “TV Parental Guidelines”).
1
Press the MENUbutton. Press the  or  button to select “Setup”, 
then press  the 
ENTERbutton.
Press the  or  button to select “V-Chip”, then press the 
ENTERbutton.
2
Press the  button. Press the number buttons to enter your current 
4-digit PIN. (The default PIN for a new TV set is “0000”.)
The “V-Chip” menu is displayed.
3
Press the  or  button to select “MPAA Rating”, then press the
ENTERbutton.
4
Press the  or  button to select a appropriate restriction.
Press the 
ENTERbutton to activate the restriction selected.
The “ ” symbol is indicated.
To unlock items that are locked, press the 
ENTERbutton again.
Select “Return” by pressing the  or  button, then press the
ENTERbutton to return to the previous menu. 
Press the 
EXITbutton to exit.
Allow All : Press to unlock all TV ratings.
Block All : Press to lock all TV ratings.
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Important Notes About Parental Locks
Explanation of the MPAA and TV (FCC) Rating Systems:
TV (FCC) Age-Based Ratings
TV-MA
Mature audiences only. This program may  
contain mature themes, profane language, graphic 
violence and explicit sexual content.
TV-14
Parents strongly cautioned. This program may 
contain sophisticated themes, sexual content, 
strong language and more intense violence.
TV-PG
Parental guidance suggested. The program may 
contain infrequent coarse language, limited violence,
some suggestive sexual dialog and situations.
TV-G
General audience. It contains little or no violence, 
no strong language, and little or no sexual dialog 
or situations.
TV-Y7
Directed to older children. Themes and elements in 
this program may include mild physical or comedic 
violence, or may frighten children under the age of
seven.
TV-Y
All children. The themes and elements in this 
program are specifically designed for a very young
audience, including children from ages two – six.
TV (FCC) Content Category
VViolence.
SSexual content.
LOffensive language.
DDialog sexual innuendo.
FVFantasy or cartoon violence.
MPAA Rating System (Movies)
GGeneral audience. No restriction.
PGChildren under 13 should be accompanied 
by an adult.
PG-13Parental guidance suggested. Children 
under 13 should be accompanied by an adult.
RRestricted. Viewers should be 17 or older.
NC-17Not classified. Viewers should be 17 or older.
XAdults only.
NRNot rated.
•TV (FCC) ratings : The particular rating that you have selected will be locked (and indicated as a red “L” on a blue 
background). Also, all of the age-based ratings will be locked within the particular group (i.e., “group 1” or “group 2”).
Suppose that the TV-G rating and all of its contents (V, S, L, and D) are locked. In that case, more restrictive ratings 
(TV-PG, TV-14, and TV-MA) and all of their contents (V, S, L, and D) are automatically locked as well.
• MPAA ratings : The particular rating that you have selected will be locked. In addition, more restrictive ratings will be
locked as well.
• Neither TV (FCC) ratings nor MPAA ratings apply to news programs.
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