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LCD TV
LE26S8
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If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products,
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Customer Care Centre
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Owner’s Instructions
Before operating the unit,
please read this manual thoroughly,
and retain it for future reference.
ON-SCREEN MENUS
PC DISPLAY
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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 types 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 bright
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Contents CONNeCTING AND PRePARING YOuR TV SeTTING The SOuND List of Parts ........................................................ 3 Changing the Sound Standard ......................... 22 Installing the Stand ............................................. 3 Adjusting the Sound Settings ........................... 23 Installing the Wall Mount Kit ............................... 3 Setting the TruSurround XT (SRS TS XT) ........ 23 Viewing the Control Panel ............
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uSING The DTV FeATuRe uSING The TeleTexT FeATuRe Previewing the DTV Menu System .................. 32 Teletext Decoder .............................................. 46 Updating the Channel List Automatically .......... 33 Displaying the Teletext Information .................. 47 Updating the Channel List Manually ................ 33 Selecting a Specific Teletext Page ................... 47 Editing Your Favourite Channels ...................... 34 Using Fastext to
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list of Parts Please make sure the following items are included with your LCD TV. If any items are missing, contact your dealer. M4 X L16 Remote Control Stand Screw & Batteries Power Cord Cover-Bottom Stand Cleaning Cloth X 4 (AAA x 2) Owner’s Instructions Registration Cards Registration Cards (Not available in all locations) The stand and stand screw may not be included depending on the model. Installing the Stand < 2 > < > 1. Place the TV faced down on a soft cloth or cushion
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Viewing the Control Panel The product colour and shape may vary depending on the model. 1 SOuRCe 4 Toggles between all the available input Press to change channels. sources (TV, Ext.1, Ext.2, AV, S-Video, In the on-screen menu, use the Component, PC, HDMI1, HDMI2, DTV). buttons as you use the 5 and 6 buttons on In the on-screen menu, use this button the remote control. as you use the eNTeR/OK button on the (Without the Remote Control, you can turn on remote con
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Viewing the Connection Panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 @ ! 09 8 7 Power Input 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 terminal to the cable. 1 Connecting Set-Top Box, VCR or DVD Connector Input Output Video Audio (L/R) RGB Video + Audio (L/R) EXT 1 o o o Only TV or DTV output is available. o o Output you c
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4 Connecting an Aerial or Cable Television Network To view television channels correctly, a signal must be received by the set from one of the following sources: - An outdoor aerial / A cable television network / A satellite network 5 Connecting CI (Common Interface) CARD - 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 display
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Viewing the Remote Control 1 Selects a target device to be a Selects the HDMI mode controlled by the Samsung directly. remote control (TV, DVD, b P : Next channel STB, CABLE, VCR) P : Previous channel (Refer to page 49~51) c Exit the OSD 2 Television Standby button d Control the cursor in the 3 Number buttons for direct menu channel access e Use to see information on 4 One/Two-digit channel the current broadcast selection g Colour buttons : 5 It display "
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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. . 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
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Plug & Play When the TV is initially powered on, several basic settings Plug & Play proceed automatically and subsequently. The following settings are available. Any functions related to Digital TV (DVB) will only work in Start Plug & Play. countries or areas where DVB-T (MPEG2) digital terrestrial OK signals are broadcasted. Please confirm with your local dealer if you can receive DVB-T signals. Although this TV set follows the DVB-T specification, maintaining compatibility with ente
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If you want to reset this feature... TV Setup Plug & Play 1. Press the MeNu button to display the menu. language : english Time Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Setup", then press the Game Mode : Off Blue Screen : Off eNTeR/OK button. Melody : Off PC 2. Press the eNTeR/OK button again, to select "Plug & Play". home Theater PC : Off . The message "Start Plug & Play" is displayed. More (Refer to page 9) Move enter Return Plug & Play Start Plug & Play. OK
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Storing Channels Manually You can store up to 100 channels, including those received via cable networks. When storing channels manually, you can choose: Whether or not to store each of the channels found. The programme number of each stored channel which you wish to identify. 1. Press the MeNu button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Channel", then press the eNTeR/OK button. 2. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Manual Store", then press the eNTeR/OK button. .
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Setting the Channel lists Set the channels according to your preference. Channel list You can easily delete, add, or lock the channel you want. P 1 C 1 / 10 1. Press the MeNu button to display the menu. Prog. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Channel", then press the 0 C-- eNTeR/OK button. 1 C 2. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Channel Manager", 2 BBC 1 then press the eNTeR/OK button. C . Press the eNTeR/OK button again, to select "Channel C List".
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Sorting the Stored Channels You can exchange the numbers of two channels, in order to: TV Channel Country : Belgium Modify the numeric order in which the channels have Auto Store Manual Store been automatically stored. Channel Manager Give easily remembered numbers to the channels Sort Name that you watch most often. Fine Tune lNA : Off 1. Press the MeNu button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Channel", then press the
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Fine Tuning Channel Reception use fine tuning to manually adjust a particular channel for TV Channel optimal reception. Country : Belgium Auto Store 1. Use the number buttons to directly select the channel that Manual Store Channel Manager you want to fine tune. Sort Name 2. Press the MeNu button to display the menu. Fine Tune lNA : Off Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Channel", then press the eNTeR/OK button. Move enter Return . Press the ▲ or
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Changing the Picture Standard You can select the type of picture which best corresponds to TV Picture your viewing requirements. Mode : Dynamic Contrast 100 1. Press the MeNu button to display the menu. Brightness 0 Sharpness Press the eNTeR/OK button, to select "Picture". Colour Tint G0 R0 2. Press the eNTeR/OK button again, to select "Mode". Colour Tone : Cool1 Detailed Settings . Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the desired picture eff
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Changing the Colour Tone You can select the most comfortable colour tone to your TV Picture eyes. Mode : Dynamic Contrast 100 1. To select the desired picture effect, follow the Brightness 0 Sharpness "Changing the Picture Standard" instructions number 1 to 3. Colour (On page 15) Tint G0 R0 Colour Tone : Cool1 2. Press the 5 or 6 button to select "Colour Tone", then press Detailed Settings Backlight : 10 the eNTeR/OK button. More .
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Configuring Detailed Settings on the Picture You can set detailed picture settings. TV Picture Mode : Movie 1. Press the MeNu button to display the menu. Contrast 100 Brightness 0 2. Press the eNTeR/OK button, to select "Picture". Sharpness Colour Tint G0 R0 . Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Detailed Settings", then Colour Tone : Cool1 press the eNTeR/OK button. Detailed Settings Backlight : 10 More . Select the required option
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Changing the Picture Size You can select the picture size which best corresponds to TV Picture your viewing requirements. More Size : Auto Wide 1. Press the MeNu button to display the menu. Screen Mode : 1 : 9 Digital NR : Off Press the eNTeR/OK button, to select "Picture". Active Colour : Off DNle : Off 2. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Size", then press the Reset : OK eNTeR/OK button. . Select the required option by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button. Move enter Ret
