Samsung UE 40C8000 User Manual

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Figures and illustration\ys in this User Man\yual are provided \for re\ference only and may di\y\f\fer \from actual product appearance\b 
Product design and spe\ycifications may be c\yhanged without noti\yce\b
Digital TV notice \h
1.	Functionalities related to Digital TV (DVB) are only available in countries/areas where DVB-T (MPEG2 and MPEG4 AVC) digital terrestrial signals are 
broadcasted or where you are able to access to a compatible DVB-C (MPEG2 and MPEG4 AAC) cable-TV service\b Please check with your local 
dealer the possibility to receive DVB-T or DVB-C signal\b
2.	 DVB-T is the DVB European consortium standard \for the broadcast transmission o\f digital terrestrial television and DVB-C is that \for the broadcast 
transmission o\f digital TV over cable\b However, some di\f\ferentiated \features like EPG (Electric Programme Guide), VOD (Video On Demand) and so 
on, are not included in this specification\b So, they cannot be workable at this moment\b
3.	 Although this TV set meets the latest DVB-T and DVB-C standards, as o\f [August, 2008], the compatibility with \future DVB-T digital terrestrial and 
DVB-C digital cable broadcasts cannot be guaranteed\b
4.	 Depending on the countries/areas where this TV set is used some cable-TV providers may charge an additional \fee \for such a service and you may 
be required to agree to terms and conditions o\f their business\b
5.	 Some Digital TV \functions might be unavailable in some countries or regions and DVB-C might not work correctly with some cable service providers\b
6.	 For more in\formation, please contact your local Samsung customer care centre\b
 
✎The reception quality o\f TV may be a\f\fected due to di\f\ferences in broadcasting method between the countries\b Please check the TV 
per\formance in the local SAMSUNG Authorized Dealer, or the Samsung Call Centre whether it can be improved by reconfiguring TV setting or 
not\b
Still image warning
Avoid displaying still images (like jpeg picture files) or still image element (like TV programme logo, panorama or 4:3 image \format, stock or news bar at 
screen bottom etc\b) on the screen\b Constant displaying o\f still picture can cause ghosting o\f LED screen, which will a\f\fect image quality\b To reduce risk o\f 
this e\f\fect, please \follow below recommendations:
•   Avoid displaying the same TV channel \for long periods\b
•   Always try do display any image on \full screen, use TV set picture \format menu \for best possible match\b
•   Reduce brightness and contrast values to minimum required to achieve desired picture quality, exceeded values may speed up the burnout process\b
•   Frequently use all TV \features designed to reduce image retention and screen burnout, re\fer to proper user manual section \for details\b
Securing the \fnstal\hlation Space
Keep the required distances between the product and other objects (e\bg\b walls) to ensure proper ventilation\b
Failing to do so may result in fire or a problem with the product due to an increase in the internal temperature o\f the product\b
 
✎When using a stand or wall-mount, use parts provided by Samsung Electronics only\b
 
xI\f you use parts provided by another manu\facturer, it may result in a problem with the product or an injury due to the product \falling\b
 
✎The appearance may di\f\fer depending on the product\b
Installation	with	a	stand. Installation	with	a	wall\fmount.
Co\b\bect	Disposal 	of 	This 	P\boduct 	(Waste 	Elect\bical 	& 	Elect\bonic 	Equipment)
(Applicable 	in 	the 	Eu\bopean 	Union 	and 	othe\b 	Eu\bopean 	count\bies 	with 	sepa\bate 	collection 	systems)
This marking on the product, accessories or literature indicates that the product and its electronic accessories (e\bg\b charger, 
headset, USB cable) should not be disposed o\f with other household waste at the end o\f their working li\fe\b To prevent possible 
harm to the environment or human health \from uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate these items \from other types o\f waste 
and recycle them responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse o\f material resources\b Household users should contact either the 
retailer where they purchased this product, or their local government o\ffice, \for details o\f where and how they can take these items 
\for environmentally sa\fe recycling\b Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions o\f the purchase 
contract\b This product and its electronic accessories should not be mixed with other commercial wastes \for disposal\b
Co\b\bect 	disposal 	of 	batte\bies 	in 	this 	p\boduct
(Applicable 	in 	the 	Eu\bopean 	Union 	and 	othe\b 	Eu\bopean 	count\bies 	with 	sepa\bate 	batte\by 	\betu\bn 	systems)
This marking on the battery, manual or packaging indicates that the batteries in this product should not be disposed o\f with other 
household waste at the end o\f their working li\fe\b Where marked, the chemical symbols Hg, Cd or Pb indicate that the battery 
contains mercury, cadmium or lead above the re\ference levels in EC Directive 2006/66\b I\f batteries are not properly disposed o\f, 
these substances can cause harm to human health or the environment\b To protect natural resources and to promote material 
reuse, please separate batteries \from other types o\f waste and recycle them through your local, \free battery return system\b
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Contents
Getting Starte\b 
4
4 Accessories
5  Viewing the Control Panel
6  Viewing the Remote \yControl
7  Connecting to an A\yntenna
7  Plug & Play (Initia\yl Setup)
Connections 
8
8 Connecting to an A\yV Device
10  Connecting to an A\yudio Device
11  Changing the Input\y Source
Basic Features 
12
12 How to Navigate Me\ynus
12  Using the INFO	button (Now & Next\y guide)
12  Planning Your Viewing
14  Channel Menu
17  Picture Menu
23  Sound Menu
25  Setup Menu
28  Support Menu
A\bvance\b Features 
29
29 Connecting to a PC\y
30  Network Connection\y
37  Media Play
46  Anynet+
50  Internet@TV
53  AllShare
Other \fnformation 
55
55 Analogue Channel T\yeletext Feature
56  Assembling the Cab\yles
57  Installing the Wall Mount
59  Anti-the\ft Kensingt\yon Lock
59  Securing the TV to \ythe wall
60  Troubleshooting
64  Specifications
65  Index
Check	the	Symbol!
t
This \function can b\ye used by 
pressing the TOOLS button on the  remote control\bNote One-Touch ButtonTOOL S
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Getting Started
Accessories
 
✎Please make sure the \following items are included with your LED T V\b I\f any items are missing, contact your dealer\b
 
✎The items’ colours and shapes may vary depending on the models\b
 
✎Cables not included in the package contents can be purchased separately\b
	
[CAUTION:	INSERT	SECURELY	LEST	SHOULD	BE	DETACHED	IN	SET	
 
y Remote Control & Batteries (AA\yA x 2)
 
y Warranty Card / Sa\fety Guide (Not\y available in some\y locations)  
y Cleaning Cloth
 
y Owner’s Instructions
 
y Blanking Bracket &\y Screw (X1)  
y Holder-Ring (4EA)  
y Holder-Wire stand
 
y Cable Tie  
y Holder-Wire (3EA)  
y LAN Adapter
 
y Antenna Adapter  
(Air / Cable)  
y Antenna Adapter  
(Satellite)  
y Optical Adapter  
y PC Adapter
 
y Component Adapter   
y AV Adapter  
y SCART Adapter (2EA)
See separate guide \y\for installing the \ystand\b
s s
s
s
s
M4 X L8
 
y Stand (1EA)  
y Guide Stand (1EA)  
y Screws (9EA)
 
✎For best cable connection to this product, be sure to use cables with a maximum thickness as below:
 
y Maximum thickness \y- 0\b55 inches (14mm\y)
(M4 X L8)
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01Getting	Sta\bted
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Viewing the Control Panel
 
✎The product colour and shape may vary depending on the model\b
Remote control sensor Aim the remote control towards this spot on the\y TV\b
Power Indicator Blinks and turns o\f\f when the power is\y on and lights up i\yn standby mode\b
SOURCE
EToggles between all\y the available inp\yut sources\b In the on-screen menu, use this\y 
button as you would\y use the ENTERE button on the remote control\b
MENU Displays an on-screen menu, the OSD (\yon screen display), o\f you\yr TV’s \features\b
YAdjusts the volume\b\y In the OSD, use th\ye Y buttons as you wou\yld use the 
◄ and ► buttons on the remote control\b
zChanges the channe\yls\b In the OSD, use\y the z buttons as you wou\yld use the 
▼ and ▲ buttons on the remote control\b
P (Power) Turns the TV on or o\f\f\b
Standby	mode
Do not leave your T\yV in standby mode \fo\yr long periods o\f t\yime (when you are away on a holiday,\y \for example)\b A sm\yall amount 
o\f electric power i\ys still consumed ev\yen when the power \ybutton is turned o\f\f\b It is best to un\yplug the power cor\yd\b 
Remote control sensor
Speakers Power Indicator
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Getting Started
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Viewing the Remote C\hontrol
Installing	batte\bies	(Batte\by	size:	AAA)
 
✎NOTE
 
xUse the remote control within 23 \feet \from the T V\b
 
xBright light may a\f\fect the per\formance o\f the remote control\b 
Avoid using nearby special \fluorescent light or neon signs\b
 
xThe colour and shape may vary depending on the model\b
POWER
SOURCE ON/OFF
INTERNET
@TV
CONTENT
MEDIA.P
P.SI\fE
ADSUBT .
3D
TTX/MIXPRE\bCH
GUIDE
CH LIST
MUTE
TOOLS
RETURNEXIT
INFO
MENU
A B
C D
Turns the TV on and o\f\f\b
Displays and selects the available video 
sources (p\b 11)\b
Turns the remote control light on or 
o\f\f\b When on, the buttons become 
illuminated \for a moment when pressed\b 
(Using the remote control with this button 
set to On will reduce the battery usage 
time\b)
Returns to the previous channel\b
Cuts o\f\f the sound temporarily\b
Changes channels\b
Displays channel lists on the screen 
(p\b 14)\b
Displays the EPG (Electronic Programme 
Guide) (p\b12)\b
Displays in\formation on the TV screen\b
Exits the menu\b
Have direct access to channels\b
Adjusts the volume\b
Alternately select Teletext ON, Double,  Mix or OFF\b
 Opens the OSD\b
 Quickly select \frequently used \functions\b
Displays the Content	View , which 
includes  Guide,	3D, 	Inte\bnet@TV,	
Media 	Play , and  AllSha\be \b
Returns to the previous menu\b
Selects the on-screen menu items and 
changes the values seen on the menu\b
These buttons are \for the   
Channel 	Manage\b, 	Inte\bnet@TV,	
Media 	Play  menu, etc\b
Use these buttons in  Media	Play  and 
Anynet+ 	(HDMI\fCEC)  modes\b (p\b 37, 46) 
(The 
� button also controls recording 
\for Samsung recorders that support the 
Anynet+(HDMI-CEC),TimeShi\ft and PVR  \features\b) MEDIA.P
: Displays  Media	Play  (p\b 37)\b
INTERNET@TV : Link to various internet 
services (p\b 50)\b
3D : Sets the video, which provided with 
3D  signal (p\b 21)\b
AD : Turns the audio description on and 
o\f\f (p\b 24)\b This is not available in some
locations\b
P.SIZE : Selects the picture size (p\b 19)\b
SUBT. : Displays digital subtitles (p\b 26)\b
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01Getting	Sta\bted
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Connecting to an A\hntenna
When the TV is ini\ytially powered on, basic settin\ygs proceed automatically\y\b
 
✎Preset: Connecting the mains and antenna\b 
Plug & Play (\fnitial\h Setup)
When the TV is ini\ytially powered on, a sequence o\y\f on-screen prompts will assist \yin configuring basi\yc settings\b Press the 
POWERP button\b Plug	&	Play is available only \ywhen the Input source is set to TV\b
 
✎To return to the previous step, press the Red button\b
1Selecting a language
Press the ▲ or  ▼ button, then press the  ENTERE button\b
Select the desired OSD (On Screen Display) language\b
P
POWER
2Selecting  Sto\be	Demo  or 
Home 	Use Press the 
◄ or  ► button, then press the  ENTERE button\b
•   Select the  Home	Use  mode\b  Sto\be	Demo  Mode is \for retail environments\b
•   To return the unit’s settings \from  Sto\be	Demo  to Home 	Use  (standard): Press the volume 
button on the TV\b When the OSD volume is displayed, press and hold  MENU \for 5 sec\b
3Selecting a country
Press the ▲ or  ▼ button, then press the  ENTERE button\b
Select the appropriate country\b
 
✎A\fter selecting the country in the  Count\by menu, some models may proceed with an additional option to setup 
the pin number\b
 
✎When you input the PIN number, 0-0-0-0 is not available\b
4Selecting an antenna
Press the ▲ or  ▼ button, then press the  ENTERE button\b
Select  Ai\b,	Cable  or Satellite \b
5Selecting a channel
Press the ▲ or  ▼ button, then press the  ENTERE button\b
Select the channel source to memorise\b When setting the antenna source to  Cable, a step appears allowing you to 
assign numerical values (channel \frequencies) to the channels\b For more in\formation, re\fer to  Channel →  
Auto 	Sto\be  (p\b 14)\b
 
✎When  Ai\b or  Cable  is selected first: A\fter all  Ai\b or  Cable  channels are stored, the step \for storing  Satellite 
channels is displayed\b
 
✎When  Satellite  is selected first: A\fter all  Satellite channels are stored, the step \for storing  Ai\b or  Cable  
channels is displayed\b
 
✎Press the  ENTERE button at any time to interrupt the memorisation process\b
6Setting the  Clock	Mode Set the Clock	Mode  automatically or manually\b
Press the  ▲ or  ▼ button to select  Auto, then press the  ENTERE button\b
7
Time	Zone
Press the ▲ or  ▼ button to select the your time zone, then press the  ENTERE button\b (depending on the 
country)
8Viewing the   
HD 	Connection 	Guide. The connection method \for the best HD screen quality is displayed\b
9Enjoy
	you\b 	TV.
Press the ENTERE button\b
If	You	Want	to	Reset	This	Featu\be...
Select Setup	\f	Plug	&	Play (Initial Setup)\b En\yter your 4 digit PI\yN number\b The de\fault PIN nu\ymber is “0-0-0-0\b” \yI\f you want to 
change the PIN num\yber, use the Change	PIN \function\b
ANT OUT
ANT 2 IN(SATELLITE)ANT  1 INVHF/UHF AntennaSatellite Antenna
or
Cable
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Connections
Connecting to an A\hV Device
Using	an	HDMI	o\b	HDMI/DVI	cable:	HD	connection	(up	to	1080p)
Available devices: D\yVD, Blu-ray player, HD cable box, HD\y STB (Set-Top-Box) satellite \yreceiver, cable box, satel\ylite receiver 
(STB)v
 
✎HDMI	IN	1(DVI),	2(ARC),	3,	4,	PC/DVI	AUDIO	IN
 
xWhen using an HDMI/DVI cable connection, you must use the HDMI	IN	1(DVI) jack\b For the DVI cable 
connection, use a DVI to HDMI cable or DVI-HDMI (DVI to HDMI) adapter \for video connection and the  
PC/DVI	AUDIO	IN jacks \for audio\b 
 
xI\f an external device such as a DVD / Blu-ray player / cable box / STB satellite receiver supporting a HDMI 
versions older than 1\b4 is connected, the T V may operate abnormally (e\bg\b no screen display / no sound / 
annoying \flicker / abnormal colour)\b
 
xI\f there is no sound a\fter connecting an HDMI cable, check the HDMI version o\f the external device\b I\f you 
suspect the version is older than 1\b4, contact the provider o\f the device to con\firm the HDMI version and 
request an upgrade\b
 
xSamsung T Vs support the HDMI 1\b4 (with 3D and Audio Return Channel)\b However, the ARC(Audio Return 
Channel) \function is only supported on HDMI	IN	2(ARC) \b
 
– I\f 3D	Auto	View is On, some \functions, s\yuch as Inte\bnet@TV, are disabled\b I\f this \yis a problem, set 
3D	Auto	View or 3D	Mode to Off\b
 
xThe ARC \function enables digital output o\f sound using the HDMI	IN	2(ARC) port and can only be operated 
when the T V is connected to an audio receiver that supports the ARC \function\b
 
–    The ARC Single mode\y is only enabled wh\yen the TV is conne\ycted to the device \ywhen using an HDMI\y Standard 
cable, HDMI High Sp\yeed cable, Hdmi Stan\ydard with Ethernet cable, HDMI Hi\ygh Speed with Ethernet cable\b 
 
– When the Input Sour\yce is the TV, the ARC \function \yallows audio to be \yheard \from a receiver\b The audio is sent\y 
to a receiver \from the TV via an H\yDMI cable without \ythe need \for a sepa\yrate optical cable\y\b
 
xIt is recommended you purchase an HDMI-certi\fied cable\b Otherwise, the screen may appear blank or a 
connection error may occur\b
HDMI OUT
DVI OUT
R-AUDIO-L
AUDIO OUT
WR
DVD / 
Blu-ray player
DVD /  
Blu-ray player
Red White
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02ConnectionsUsing	a	Component	(up	to	1080p)	o\b	Audio/Video	(480i	only)	and	Sca\bt	Cable
Available devices: D\yVD, Blu-ray player, cable box, STB sa\ytellite receiver, VCR
 
✎In Ext.1,	Ext.2 mode, DT V Out supports MPEG SD Video and Audio only\b
 
✎To obtain the best picture quality, the Component connection is recommended over the A / V connection\b
AV
PRPBY
COMPONENT OUTVIDEO OUTAUDIO OUT
R-AUDIO-L
AUDIO OUT
R-AUDIO-L
EXT
R
GB
WR
YWR
YWRWRRGB
RBGYWRWRVCR / DVD VCR
DVD / 
Blu-ray player
Red
Red White
White Yellow
Red BlueGreen
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Connections
Connecting to an A\hu\bio Device
Using	an	Optical	(Digital)	o\b	Audio	(Analogue)	Cable	o\b	Headphone	Connection
Available devices: d\yigital audio system\y, amplifier, DVD home theatre
 
✎DIGITAL	AUDIO	OUT	(OPTICAL)
 
xWhen a digital audio system is connected to the DIGITAL	AUDIO	OUT	(OPTICAL) jack, decrease the volume 
o\f both the T V and the system\b 
 
x5\b1 CH (channel) audio is available when the T V is connected to an external device supporting 5\b1 CH\b
 
xWhen the receiver (home theatre) is set to on, you can hear sound output \from the T V’s optical jack\b When the 
T V is receiving a DT V signal, the T V will send 5\b1 CH sound to the home theatre receiver\b When the source is 
a digital component such as a DVD / Blu-ray player / cable box / STB (Set-Top-Box) satellite receiver and is 
connected to the T V via HDMI, only 2 CH audio will be heard \from the home theatre receiver\b I\f you want to 
hear 5\b1 CH audio, connect the digital audio out jack \from your DVD / Blu-ray player / cable box / STB satellite 
receiver directly to an ampli\fier or home theatre\b
 
✎Headphones H: You can connect your headphones to the headphones output on your set\b While the 
headphones are connected, the sound \from the built-in speakers will be disabled\b
 
xSound \function may be restricted when connecting headphones to the T V\b
 
xHeadphone volume and T V volume are adjusted separately\b
 
✎AUDIO	OUT : Connects to the audio input jacks on your ampli\fier/DVD home theatre\b
 
xWhen connecting, use the appropriate connector\b
 
xWhen an audio ampli\fier is connected to the AUDIO	OUT jacks: Decrease the volume o\f the T V and adjust 
the volume level with the ampli\fier’s volume control\b
OPTICAL
WRW
RAUDIO IN
R-AUDIO-L
digital audio system\y amplifier, 
DVD home theatreRed White
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