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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.

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.) on the screen. Constant displaying of still picture can cause uneven wear of screen phosphor, which will affect image quality. To

reduce risk of this effect, please follow below recommendations:

Avoid displaying the same TV channel for long periods.•

Always try do display any image on full screen, use TV set picture format menu for best possible match.•

Reduce brightness and contrast values to minimum required to achieve desired picture quality, exceeded values may speed up the burnout process.•

Frequently use all TV features designed to reduce image retention and screen burnout, refer to proper user manual section for details.•

Securing the Installation Space

Keep the required distances between the product and other objects (e.g. walls) to ensure proper ventilation.

Failing to do so may result in ﬁre or a problem with the product due to an increase in the internal temperature of the product.

When using a stand or wall-mount, use parts provided by Samsung Electronics only.

✎

If you use parts provided by another manufacturer, it may result in a problem with the product or an injury due to the product falling.

The appearance may differ depending on the product.

✎

Installation with a stand. Installation with a wall-mount.

10 cm

10 cm 10 cm

10 cm

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Contents

Getting Started

4 Accessories

4 Viewing the Control Panel

5 Viewing the Remote Control

6 Connecting to an Antenna

6 Plug & Play (Initial Setup)

Connections

7 Connecting to an AV Device (LA26C450, LA32C450)

8 Connecting to an Audio Device (LA26C450, LA32C450)

9 Connecting to an AV Device (LA22C450)

10 Connecting to an Audio Device (LA22C450)

10 Changing the Input Source

Basic Features

11 How to Navigate Menus

11 Using the INFO button (Now & Next guide)

11 Planning Your Viewing

13 Channel Menu

14 Picture Menu

17 Sound Menu

19 Setup Menu

21 Support Menu

Advanced Features

22 Connecting to a PC

23 Media Play

29 Anynet

Other Information

32 Analogue Channel Teletext Feature

33 Installing the Wall Mount

34 Anti-Theft Kensington Lock

34 Securing the TV to the Wall

35 Troubleshooting

38 Speciﬁcations

39 Index

Check the Symbol!

This function can be used by

pressing the TOOLS button on the

remote control.

Note One-Touch Button

POWER

MEDIA.P

GUIDE

P . SIZE

SOURCE

SUBT.

P . MODE

HDMI

DUAL

I-II

S.MODE

CH LIST

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Getting Started

Accessories

Please make sure the following items are included with your LCD TV. If any items are missing, contact your dealer.

✎

The items’ colours and shapes may vary depending on the models.

✎

Remote Control & Batteries (AAA x 2)y

Owner’s Instructionsy

Warranty Card / Safety Guide (Not available in some locations)y

Cleaning Clothy

Power Cordy

See separate guide for installing the stand.

(M4 X L16)

Stand (1EA)yWall Mount kity

(LA22C450)

Screws (3EA)y

Viewing the Control Panel

The product colour and shape may vary depending on the model.

✎

(Power) Turns the TV on or off.

Power Indicator Blinks and turns off when the power is on and lights up in standby mode.

SOURCE

Toggles between all the available input sources. In the on-screen menu, use this

button as you would use the ENTER

button on the remote control.

MENU Displays an on-screen menu, the OSD (on screen display), of your TV’s features.

Adjusts the volume. In the OSD, use the ybuttons as you would use the

◄and ►buttons on the remote control.

Changes the channels. In the OSD, use the zbuttons as you would use the

▼and ▲buttons on the remote control.

Remote control sensor Aim the remote control towards this spot on the TV.

Standby mode

Do not leave your TV in standby mode for long periods of time (when you are away on a holiday, for example). A small amount

of electric power is still consumed even when the power button is turned off. It is best to unplug the power code.

Speakers

Power IndicatorRemote control sensor

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01 Getting Started

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Viewing the Remote Control

Installing batteries (Battery size: AAA)

NOTE

✎

Use the remote control within 23 feet from the TV.

Bright light may affect the performance of the remote

control. Avoid using nearby special fluorescent light or neon

signs.

The colour and shape may vary depending on the model.

CH LIST

MEDIA.PGUIDE

S.MODE DUAL

I-II

P.MODE

P . SIZE SUBT.AD

SOURCE

POWER

Displays and selects the available

video sources. (P. 10)

Turn the TV on and off. (P. 6)

Change the channel.

Display the EPG (Electronic Programme Guide).

(P. 11)

Change channels.

Quickly select frequently used functions. Display information on the TV screen. (P. 11)

Display the main on-screen menu. (P. 11)

Adjust the volume.

Return to the previous channel.

Buttons in the Channel Manager,

Media Play menu, etc.

Use these buttons in the Media Play and

Anynet+modes. (P. 23, 29)

(�: controls recording on Samsung recorders

with the Anynet+feature)

Cut off the sound temporarily.

Return to the previous menu. (P. 11)

Select on-screen menu items and change

menu values.

Exit the menu. (P. 11)

P.MODE: Select picture mode. (P. 14)

S.MODE: Select the sound mode. (P. 17)

DUAL I-II: Select sound mode. (P. 18)

AD: Audio Description selection. (Not available in

some locations) (P. 17)

P.SIZE: Choose the picture size. (P. 16)

SUBT.: Digital subtitle display (P. 20)

Views Media Play. (P. 23)

Alternately select Teletext, Double

or MiX.

Displays channel list on the screen. (P. 14)

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Getting Started

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Connecting to an Antenna

When the TV is initially powered on, basic settings proceed automatically.

Preset: Connecting the mains and antenna.

✎

Plug & Play (Initial Setup)

When the TV is initially powered on, a sequence of on-screen prompts will assist in conﬁguring basic settings. Press the

POWER

button. Plug & Play is available only when the Input source is set to TV.

Selecting Store Demo

or Home Use

Press the ◄or ►button, then press the ENTER

button.

Select theyHome Use mode. Store Demo Mode is for retail

environments.

Return the unit’s settings fromyStore Demo to Home Use

(standard): Press the volume button on the TV. When the OSD

volume is displayed, press and hold MENU for 5 sec.

2Selecting a country Press the ▲ or ▼button, then press the ENTER

button.

Select the appropriate country.

Selecting a channel Press the ENTER

button, then press the ▲or ▼button to select the channel source

to memorise. Press the ENTER

button to select Search. For more information, refer to

Channel →Auto Store. (P. 13)

Press the

✎

ENTER

button at any time to interrupt the memorisation process.

4Setting the Clock

Mode

Set the Clock Mode automatically or manually.

If you select the

✎

Auto, select the time zone which you live (Australia only).

5Viewing the HD

Connection Guide.

The connection method for the best HD screen quality is displayed.

6Enjoy your TV. Press the ENTER

button.

If You Want to Reset This Feature...

Select Setup - Plug & Play (Initial Setup). Enter your 4 digit PIN number. The default PIN number is “0-0-0-0.” If you want to

change the PIN number, use the Change PIN function.

POWER

MEDIA.P

GUIDE

P . SIZE

SOURCE

SUBT.

P . MODE

HDMI

DUAL

I-II

S.MODE

CH LIST

Power Input

VHF/UHF Antenna

Cable

R-AUDIO-L PRPBY

ANT OUT

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02 Connections

Connections

Connecting to an AV Device (LA26C450, LA32C450)

Using an HDMI / DVI Cable: HD connection (up to 1080p)

Available devices: DVD, Blu-ray player, HD cable box, HD STB (Set-Top-Box) satellite receiver, cable box, satellite receiver

(STB)

HDMI IN 1(DVI), 2, 3

✎

/PC/DVI AUDIO IN

When using an HDMI/DVI cable connection, you must use the

HDMI IN 1(DVI) jack. 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.

If an external device such as a DVD / Blu-ray player / cable box /

STB satellite receiver supporting a HDMI

versions older than 1.3 is connected, the TV may operate abnormally (e.g. no screen display / no sound /

annoying flicker / abnormal colour).

If there is no sound after connecting an HDMI cable, check the HDMI version of the external device. If you

suspect the version is older than 1.3, contact the provider of the device to confirm the HDMI version and

request an upgrade.

It is recommended you purchase an HDMI-certified cable. Otherwise, the screen may appear blank or a

connection error may occur.

Using a Component (up to 1080p) or Audio/Video (480i only) Cable

Available devices: VCR, DVD, Blu-ray player, cable box, STB satellite receiver

To obtain the best picture quality, the Component connection is recommended over the A/V connection.

✎

Red White

W W BG

R-AUDIO-L PRPBY

DVI OUT

R-AUDIO-L PRPBY

HDMI OUT

W R

R-AUDIO-L PRPBY

AUDIO OUT

DVD

RB W R

WR G

W RY

YR W

R-AUDIO-L PRPBY

COMPONENT OUT

R-AUDIO-L PRPBY

AUDIO OUT

R-AUDIO-L PRPBY

AUDIO OUT

R-AUDIO-L PRPBY

VIDEO OUT

W W BG

Yellow Red White

W W BG

Red Blue Green

Blu-ray player DVDVCR

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Connections

Connecting to an Audio Device (LA26C450, LA32C450)

Using an Optical or Audio Cable Connection

Available devices: digital audio system, ampliﬁer, DVD home theatre

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL)

✎

When a digital audio system is connected to the

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) jack, decrease the volume

of both the TV and the system.

5.1 CH (channel) audio is available when the TV is connected to an external device supporting 5.1 CH.

When the receiver (home theatre) is set to on, you can hear sound output from the TV’s

optical jack. When the

TV is receiving a DTV signal, the TV will send 5.1 CH sound to the home theatre receiver. 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 TV via HDMI, only 2 CH audio will be heard from the home theatre receiver. If you want to

hear 5.1 CH audio, connect the digital audio out jack from your DVD / Blu-ray player / cable box / STB satellite

receiver directly to an amplifier or home theatre.

Headphones

✎H

You can connect your headphones to the headphones output on your set. While the headphones are connected,

the sound from the built-in speakers will be disabled.

Sound function may be restricted when connecting headphones to the TV.

Headphone volume and TV volume are adjusted separately.

R-AUDIO-L PRPBY

OPTICAL

Digital Audio

System

Headphone

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03 Basic Features

Connecting to an AV Device (LA22C450)

Using an HDMI / DVI Cable: HD connection (up to 1080p)

Available devices: DVD, Blu-ray player, HD cable box, HD STB (Set-Top-Box) satellite receiver, cable box, satellite receiver

(STB)

Red White

W W BG

R-AUDIO-L PRPBY

DVI OUT

R-AUDIO-L PRPBY

HDMI OUT

W R

R-AUDIO-L PRPBY

AUDIO OUT

DVD

HDMI(DVI)IN

✎

/PC/DVI AUDIO IN

When using an HDMI/DVI cable connection, you must use the

HDMI(DVI)IN jack. 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.

If an external device such as a DVD / Blu-ray player / cable box /

STB satellite receiver supporting a HDMI

versions older than 1.3 is connected, the TV may operate abnormally (e.g. no screen display / no sound /

annoying flicker / abnormal colour).

If there is no sound after connecting an HDMI cable, check the HDMI version of the external device. If you

suspect the version is older than 1.3, contact the provider of the device to confirm the HDMI version and

request an upgrade.

It is recommended you purchase an HDMI-certified cable. Otherwise, the screen may appear blank or a

connection error may occur.

Using a Component (up to 1080p) or Audio/Video (480i only) Cable

Available devices: VCR, DVD, Blu-ray player, cable box, STB satellite receiver

RB W R

WR G

W RY

YR W

RB W R

WR G

W RY

YR W

R-AUDIO-L PRPBY

COMPONENT OUT

R-AUDIO-L PRPBY

AUDIO OUT

R-AUDIO-L PRPBY

AUDIO OUT

R-AUDIO-L PRPBY

VIDEO OUT

W W BG

Yellow Red White

W W BG

Red Blue Green

Blu-ray player DVDVCR

To obtain the best picture quality, the Component connection is recommended over the A/V connection.

✎

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