ON TEST / 32IN LCD TV

Verdict Approx price 950

Sharp LC32X20E

A full HD 32in set with three HDMIs and plenty more besides
B1080p resolution; smooth motion; clean picture; onscreen menus EBlack levels; lack of depth
SHARPS AQUOS RANGE has been making the headlines for the past 12 months. Its bigscreens have been selling for bargain prices and, despite not being the pinnacle of picture quality, theyve been consistently great value TVs. That reputation continues with the LC32X20E, which can be found for as little as 730 or so online. While that may not seem like a rock-bottom price for a 32in LCD TV, theres a good reason why its almost unbelievable. For this Sharp, along with Panasonic TX-32LZD85s (reviewed on page 28) and the slightly cheaper TX-32LZD80 that we saw last month, is one of only a handful of sets of this size that qualies for full HD status. Its massive resolution enables it to display every single dot in a 1080p picture. And this, of course, is great news for those of us desperate for a reasonably sized set to use with an ever-increasing range of full HD hardware including games consoles such as the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, Blu-ray players and personal computers.

The rivals

/ LG 32LB75
Much cheaper and with styling to die for, this will suit those on a tighter budget, although its not full HD. Reviewed: Issue 329

/ Samsung LE32R87

Again this 32-incher is not full HD, but otherwise covers similar ground to the Sharp for a more easily digestable 450 price. Reviewed: Issue 321

Features

Of course, aside from the fact that it is technologically very difcult to
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squeeze 1,920 x 1,080 pixels into a 32in display, another reason for the lack of mid-sized full HD tellies is that the genuine, visible benet of that kind of resolving power is debatable on anything smaller than 42in. And, of course, youll need something capable of outputting 1080p in order to feel like you are getting your moneys worth from all those extra pixels. Fortunately, Sharp has been making top-drawer liquid crystal sets for as long as most people can remember, and theres plenty to recommend this set for anyone merely after a decent 32in TV. As well as that future-proof panel specication, the LC32X20E boasts a whopping contrast ratio of
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Fact le

/ 1,920 x 1,080 pixels / Three HDMIs / PC input / 24fps display / Freeview TV tuner

Picture

On paper this is the ultimate gaming TV, so we put it to work with both a Xbox 360 and a Blu-ray player. A hi-def Jools Holland session on BBC HD, via a Virgin V+ box, reveals a pleasing lack of noise in backgrounds, coupled with a level of detail that suggests theres no need for 1080p the interlaced image is plenty. Get closer to the screen and there is a slight sheen visible when the camera pans around the studio and during close-ups. It proves the key difference between p and i, because if you switch to the sublimely detailed Earth on Blu-ray disc at 1080p, you can sit much closer without the picture breaking up. Peak whites are pure /// during the well-known sequence of polar bears emerging from their hibernation, while the colours from the Xbox 360s Pro Evolution Soccer look rich and well saturated. Pictures from the sets Freeview tuner look both well saturated and clean and the digital noise reduction circuits prove their worth. The lack of 100Hz processing isnt a major issue at this size. The picture enjoys smooth edges and suffers from only marginal blur during vertical and horizontal camera pans. There is a minor issue with black levels, but Earths coverage of a dawn-lit ocean isnt hugely affected and while the LC32X20Es pictures do lack depth, so do many competitor 32in LCD televisions. Sound quality is class-leading at this price. Precise and offering a virtual surround mode that effectively widens and lls-out the soundstage, there is plenty of bass. The sets Clear Voice mode is a letdown though, being both narrower and far too trebley. Its best avoided.

/ Time in Lab: 9 days / Serial No: 711015653 776mm 94.6mm
Pictures enjoy smooth edges and suffer from only marginal blur during horizontal camera pans
10,000:1 and this is accompanied by the ability to display 24fps material from a Blu-ray player. Youll also benet from no fewer than three latest-version HDMI inputs. On the minus side, the LC32X20E lacks double-scan 100Hz processing a feature that helps smooth out fast-moving sequences on LCD TVs, but given this sets other credentials, we doubt this will be a deal breaker.
Playback Test Colour temperature Contrast ratio Luminance Colour Frequency response
Rating 5,958K 1,908:1 75.82fL
Power consumption: 1W Standby: In use: 144W Lab notes: With no RGB adjustment available, the best available colour temperature preset gave a rather cool result

Spec check

Type: LCD TV Panel shape: 32in, 16:9 Resolution (pixels): 1,920 x 1,080 HD Ready: Yes Quoted contrast ratio: 2,000:1 Quoted brightness: 450 cd/m Supported video formats: 480i/p; 525i/p; 720p; 1080i/p Dimensions: 776(w) x 517(h) x 94.6(d)mm Weight: 15kg / Other features: Advanced Super view LCD; Dolby; 2x 15W speakers; TruSurround XT; SRS; Clear Voice System; Auto volume control; 6ms response time; 176 viewing angle; 3D-Y/C; 4-Wavelength Backlight; DCE (Dynamic Contrast Enhancement) / Sockets: Inputs: 3 HDMI (v1.3); 2 Scarts (1 RGB); component video; composite video; S-video; analogue audio; CI slot; D-Sub PC; PC audio; RS232C port; USB port (service only); RF aerial. Outputs: digital optical audio; analogue audio / Contact: 051 www.sharp.co.uk

Ease of use

Activate the eco setting and the sets OPC mode immediately kicks in. The intelligent piece of technology constantly adjusts the brightness of the TV to suit the onscreen image and the amount of ambient light in the room, thereby saving electricity. The downside is that it constantly lets you know what its doing by ashing small green leaves on the screen, which can become irritating. The remote is relatively small and well designed, with a small ap hiding a set of controls that can be used to control any other Sharp kit linked to the 32X20E via HDMI. The sets logical onscreen menus are a lesson in simplicity and the TV automatically switches to whatever input if you hover over it for a second or more. Meanwhile, the digital electronic programme guide (EPG) is organised by genre. Listings can be

Value

While the advantages of placing a full HD panel in a screen smaller than 42in are debatable, theres no doubting the versatility of the LC32X20E. Whether or not its worth investing such a large amount of money, however, is another matter entirely Z
A good, though expensive, option for smaller rooms equipped with Blu-ray and HD games consoles
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LE32R8 LE37R8 LE40R8

LCD TV

Owners Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
ON-SCREEN MENUS PC DISPLAY PICTURE IN PICTURE (PIP) TELETEXT

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Register your product at www.samsung.com/global/register Record your Model and Serial number here for future reference. Model _______________ Serial No. _______________
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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 brightness or contrast settings to decrease the intensity of the picture. Extended viewing of movies and programs in aspect ratios that are different from the aspect ratio of the TV may cause image retention. Always endeavour to avoid black borders top or bottom by using the zoom function. This will help eliminate the black borders and fit the picture to the entire area of the screen. Using a video game console may cause image retention and is not recommended. When using a PC input, avoid displaying still images for long durations and reduce the brightness or contrast settings to decrease the intensity of the picture. IMPORTANT: Image retention issues are not covered by your Samsung warranty.
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. 2007 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.
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Contents
Connecting and Preparing Your TV
List of Parts.. 3 Installing the Stand.. 3 . Installing the Wall Mount Kit.. 3 Viewing the Control Panel.. 4 Viewing the Connection Panel.. 5 Viewing the Remote Control. 7 Installing Batteries in the Remote Control. 8 Switching On and Off.. 8 Placing Your Television in Standby Mode. 8 Plug & Play... 9 .

Setting the Sound

Changing the Sound Standard. 22 Adjusting the Sound Settings.. 23 Setting the TruSurround XT (SRS TS XT). 23 . Connecting Headphones.. 24 . Selecting the Sound Mode.. 24 Adjusting the Volume Automatically. 24 Selecting the Internal Mute. 25 Listening to the Sound of the Sub Picture. 25 Resetting the Sound Settings to the Factory Defaults... 26

6 Remote Control Sensor Aim the remote control towards this spot on the TV. 7 Speakers
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Viewing the Connection Panel

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. 1Connecting Set-Top Box, VCR or DVD Connector Input Output -Inputs or outputs for external devices, such as VCR, DVD, video game device or video disc players. 2 Connecting AUDIO - Connect RCA audio cables to "R - AUDIO - L" on the rear of your set and the other ends to corresponding audio in connectors on the Amplifier or DVD Home Theater. 3HDMI IN 1,HDMI IN 2, HDMI IN 3 - Supports connections between HDMI-connection-enabled AV devices (Set-Top Boxes, DVD players) -No additional Audio connection is needed for an HDMI to HDMI connection. What is HDMI? - High Definition Multimedia interface allows the transmission of high definition digital video data and multiple channels of digital audio (5. 1 channels). - The HDMI/DVI terminal supports DVI connection to an extended device with the appropriate cable (not supplied). The difference between HDMI and DVI is that the HDMI device is smaller in size, has the HDCP (High Bandwidth Digital Copy Protection) coding feature installed, and supports multi - channel digital audio. DVI IN (HDMI 2) (AUDIO R/L) - When connecting this product via HDMI or DVI to a Set Top Box, DVD Player or Games Console etc, make sure that it has been set to a compatible video output mode as shown in the table below. Failure to observe this may result in picture distortion, image breakup or no picture. - When using an HDMI/DVI cable connection, it is only possible from the HDMI 2 terminal. You should use the DVI-to-HDMI cable or DVI-HDMI Adapter for the connection, and the R - AUDIO - L terminal on DVI for sound output. Supported modes for HDMI/DVI and Component
HDMI/DVI 50Hz HDMI/DVI 60Hz Component 480i X X O 480p X O O 576i X X O 576p O X O 720p O O O 1080i O O O

EXT 1 EXT 2

Audio (L/R)
Video + Audio (L/R) Only TV or DTV output is available. Output you can choose.
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4Connecting an Aerial or Cable Television Network view television channels correctly, a signal must be received by the set from one of the following To sources: - An outdoor aerial / A cable television network / A satellite network 5Connecting 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 displayed in about 2~3 minutes. If an error message is displayed, please contact your service provider. - When the channel information configuration has finished, the message "Updating Completed" is displayed, indicating that the channel list is now updated. You must obtain a CI CARD from a local cable service provider. Remove the CI CARD by carefully pulling it out with your hands since dropping the CI CARD may cause damage to it. Insert the CI-Card in the direction marked on it. 7 Connecting External A/V Devices - Connect RCA or S-VIDEO cable to an appropriate external A/V device such as VCR, DVD or Camcorder. - Connect RCA audio cables to "R - AUDIO - L" on the rear of your set and the other ends to corre sponding audio out connectors on the A/V device. - Headphone may be connected to the headphone output (6) on the rear of your set. While the head phone is connected, the sound from the built-in speakers will be disabled. 8 Connecting Computer - Connect the D- Sub cable (optional) to "PC (PC IN)" on the rear of your set and the other end to the Video Card of your computer. - Connect the stereo audio cable (optional) to "AUDIO (PC IN)" on the rear of your set and the other end to "Audio Out" of the sound card on your computer. 9DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) - Connect to a Digital Audio Component. 0 SERVICE - Service connection for qualified service engineer. ! Connecting Component Devices (DTV/DVD) - Connect component video cables (optional) to component connector ("PR", "PB", "Y") on the rear of your set and the other ends to corresponding component video out connectors on the DTV or DVD. - f you wish to connect both the Set-Top Box and DTV (or DVD), you should connect the Set-Top Box I to the DTV (or DVD) and connect the DTV (or DVD) to component connector ("PR", "PB", "Y") on your set. - The PR, PB and Y connectors on your component devices (DTV or DVD) are sometimes labeled Y, B-Y and R-Y or Y, Cb and Cr. - onnect RCA audio cables (optional) to "R - AUDIO - L" on the rear of your set and the other ends C to corresponding audio out connectors on the DTV or DVD. - This LCD TV displays its optimum picture resolution in 720p mode. - This LCD TV displays its maximum picture resolution in 1080i mode. @Kensington Lock - The 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. - The place of the Kensington Lock may be different depending on its model.

Picture

:Auto Wide :16 : 9 :Off :Off :Off :Off :OK Cancel OK

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Digital NR / Active Colour / DNIe / Movie Plus
If the broadcast signal received by your TV is weak, you can activate the Digital Noise Reduction feature to help reduce any static and ghosting that may appear on the screen. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ENTER/OK button, to select Picture. 2. Select the required option by pressing the or button, then press the ENTER/OK button. Available options: Digital NR, Active Colour, DNIe, Movie Plus.

TV Picture

3. When you are satisfied with your setting, press the ENTER/OK button. 4. Press the EXIT button to exit. Digital NR: Off/Low/Medium/High/Auto If the signal received by the television is weak, you can activate this feature to reduce any static and ghosting that may appear on the screen. This function is not available in PC mode. Active Colour: Off/On If you turn on this option, the colors of the sky and grass will be stronger and clearer for a more vivid on-screen picture. This function is not available in PC mode. This function is not available in Movie and Standard mode. DNIe: Off/Demo/On This TV includes the DNIe function so as to provide a high visual quality. If you set DNIe to on, you can view the screen with the DNIe feature activated. If you set the DNIe to Demo, you can view the applied DNIe and normal pictures on the screen, for demonstration purposes. Using this function, you can view the difference in the visual quality.
DNIeTM (Digital Natural Image engine) This feature brings you more detailed image with 3D noise reduction, detail enhancement, contrast enhancement and white enhancement. New image compensation Algorithm gives brighter, clearer, more detailed image to you. DNIeTM technology will fit every signal into your eyes. This function is not available in PC mode. This function is not available in Movie mode
Movie Plus: Off/On You can view more natural skin and clear text even in fast moving scenes. Use this function when watching movies. The Wide Zoom, Zoom and Just Scan mode is not supported. This function is not available in PC mode.

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Viewing the Picture In Picture (PIP)

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Setting the Blue Screen Mode / Selecting the Melody
Blue Screen: If no signal is being received or the signal is very weak, a blue screen automatically replaces the noisy picture background. If you wish to continue viewing the poor picture, you must set the "Blue Screen" mode to "Off". Melody: You can hear melody sound when the television is powered on or off. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the or button to select "Setup", then press the ENTER/OK button. 2. Press the or button to select "Blue Screen" or "Melody". Press the ENTER/OK button. 3. When you are satisfied with your setting, press the ENTER/OK button. Blue Screen: Off/On Melody: Off/Low/Medium/High
TV TV Mode :Custom Setup Equalizer Plug TSPlay & XT SRS :Off Language :English Auto Volume :Off Time Internal Mute :Off Game Mode :Off Reset Blue Screen :Off Off Melody :Off On PC Home Theater PC :Off Light Effect :Watching Mode On MoveEnter Return More
Mode :Custom Setup Equalizer Plug TSPlay SRS & XT :Off Language :English Auto Volume :Off Time Internal Mute :Off Game Mode :Off Reset Blue Screen :Off Melody :Off Off PC Low Home Theater PC :Off Medium Light Effect :Watching Mode On High MoveEnter Return More
4. Press the EXIT button to exit.
Setting the Home Theater PC
You can view higher quality pictures by configuring the screen settings in PC Mode. If you set the Home Theater PC function to On, you can configure the Detail Settings (when Picture Mode is set to Standard or Movie) as in PC Mode. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the or button to select "Setup", then press the ENTER/OK button. 2. Press the or button to select "Home Theater PC". Press the ENTER/OK button. 3. Press the or button to select "Off" or "On". Press the ENTER/OK button. 4. Press the EXIT button to exit. This function is available only in PC mode.
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Setting the Light Effect
You can turn on/off the blue LED on the front of TV according to the situation. Use it for saving power or when the LED dazzles your eyes. 1. Press the MENU button to display the on-screen menu. Press the or button to select "Setup", then press the ENTER/OK button. 2. Press the or button to select "Light Effect", then press the ENTER/OK button. 3. Select the required option (Off, Standby Mode On, Watching Mode On, On) by pressing the or button. Press the ENTER/OK button. Off: LED will not come on. Standby Mode On: Turns the LED on in standby mode. Watching Mode On: Turns the LED on while watching TV. On: LED will come on after you turn the TV off. 4. Press the EXIT button to exit.

You can update the channel list when the broadcaster adds new Services or if you move the TV to a new location. 1. Press the D.MENU button to display the DTV menu. 2. Press the or button to select "Channel", then press the ENTER/OK button. 3. Press the ENTER/OK button again, to select "Auto Store". Press the ENTER/OK button. 4. When it has finished, the number of scanned services will be displayed. The existing favourite channel list will not be deleted when the channel list is updated. To stop the scan before it has finished, press the ENTER/OK button with "STOP" selected. 5. Press the EXIT button to exit. If the signal status is poor, the "No Service found! Check the aerial connection" message is displayed.
Mode :Custom Auto Store Equalizer SRS TS XT :Off Auto Volume :Off Scanning for digital services. Internal Mute :Off 35% Reset Services found: 24 Channel: 38 Stop MoveEnter
Updating the Channel List Manually
You can specify the channel for a fast channel search. 1. Press the D.MENU button to display the DTV menu. 2. Press the or button to select "Channel", then press the ENTER/OK button. 3. Press the or button to select "Manual Store", then press the ENTER/OK button. 4. Press the or button to select "Channel", then press the ENTER/OK button.

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Manual Store
Frequency 474000 KHz Bandwidth 8 MHz

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Channel: Channel "5" to "69" in sequence are displayed (depending on the country) Frequency: The frequency available in the Channel group is displayed. Bandwidth: The available bandwidths are 7 and 8 MHz.
5. When it has finished, the number of scanned services will be displayed. 6. Press the EXIT button to exit.

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Editing Your Favourite Channels
You can edit your favourite channels using the four colour buttons. 1. Press the D.MENU button to display the DTV menu. 2. Press the or button to select "Channel", then press the ENTER/OK button. 3. Press the or button to select "Edit Favourite Channels", then press the ENTER/OK button. 4. Press the red button to display all currently stored channels. 5. Press the or button to select a channel you want. Press the ENTER/OK button. A "" icon is shown next to the selected channel and the channel will be added to the favourite channel list. To undo, press the ENTER/OK button again. Select All: Select all channels currently displayed. Select None: Deselect all selected channels. Preview: Displays (a) currently selected channel(s). The Favorite Channels settings have been completed. 6. Press the EXIT button to exit. Add You can use this function when one or more favourite channels have been selected. 1. Press the D.MENU button to display the DTV menu. 2. Press the or button to select "Channel", then press the ENTER/OK button. 3. Press the or button to select "Edit Favourite Channels", then press the ENTER/OK button. 4. Press the red button in the "Edit Favourite Channels" menu. To add more channels, refer to the step 5 on the previous description. 5. If you want to check the channel to be stored, press D.MENU button. Press the EXIT button to exit. To add all channels to the favourite channel list, press the red button. To remove all channels, press the green button. Preview : Displays (a) currently selected channel(s). Press the CH LIST button to display the favourite channel manager.

Change PIN Confirm New PIN
Your PIN code has been changed successfully.

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Setting the Subtitle
You can activate and deactivate the subtitles. 1. Press the D.MENU button to display the DTV menu. 2. Press the or button to select "Setup", then press the ENTER/OK button. 3. Press the or button to select "Subtitle ", then press the ENTER/OK button. 4. Select "On" by pressing the or button. Press the ENTER/OK button. 5. Press the EXIT button to exit.
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Setting the Subtitle Mode
Use this menu to set the Subtitle Mode. "Normal" under the menu is the basic subtitle and "Hard of hearing" is the subtitle for a hearing-impaired person. 1. Press the D.MENU button to display the DTV menu. 2. Press the or button to select "Setup", then press the ENTER/OK button. 3. Press the or button to select "Subtitle Mode", then press the ENTER/OK button. 4. Press the or button to select "Normal" or "Hard of hearing". Press the ENTER/OK button. 5. Press the EXIT button to exit. If the programme you are watching does not support the "Hard of hearing" function, "Normal" automatically activates even though "Hard of hearing" mode is selected.
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Selecting the Audio Format
You can only hear Dolby Digital sound through the audio Setup Menu Transparency :Medium receiver connected through an optical cable. You can only Parental Lock hear PCM sound through the main speaker. Subtitle :On When sound is emitted from both the main speaker and the Subtitle Mode :Normal audio receiver, a sound echo may occur due to the decoding Audio Format : PCM speed difference between the main speaker and the audio receiver. In this case, use the internal mute function. 1. Press the D.MENU button to display the DTV menu. Move Enter Return 2. Press the or button to select "Setup", then press the ENTER/OK button. 3. Press the or button to select "Audio Format", then press the ENTER/OK button. 4. Press the or button to select "PCM" or "Dolby Digital". Press the ENTER/OK button. 5. Press the EXIT button to exit. The Audio Format appears according to the broadcasting signal. Dolby digital sound is only available when the TV is connected with an external speaker using an optical cable.

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Teletext Decoder

Most set channels carry " teletext ", pages of written information that provide information such as: Television programme times. News bulletins and Weather forecasts. Sports results. Subtitles for the hard of hearing. The teletext pages are organized according to six categories: Part A B C D E F Contents Selected page number. Broadcasting station identity. Current page number or search status. Date and time. Text. Status information.

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Displaying the Teletext Information
You can display teletext information at any time, but signal reception must be good. Otherwise: Information may be missing. Some pages may not be displayed. ( ) button, select the channel providing
To activate the teletext mode and display the contents page: 1. Using the P ( ) or P the teletext service.
2. Press the TEXT/MIX ( ) button to activate the teletext mode. he contents page is displayed. It can be redisplayed at any time T by pressing the MENU ( ) button. ) button again. 3. Press the TEXT/MIX ( he actual broadcast will be displayed with "Teletext", "Double", T and "Mix" in order on the screen. 4. Press the TV/DTV button to exit from the Text display. any broken character appears while Text is being viewed, make If sure that the Text language is identical with the language in the "Setup" menu mode. If both languages are different, select the same language with the Text language on the "Setup" menu.
Selecting a Specific Teletext Page
Press the number buttons on the remote control to enter the page number directly: 1. Enter the three-digit page number listed in the contents by pressing the corresponding numeric buttons. 2. the selected page is linked with several secondary pages, the If secondary pages are displayed in sequence. To freeze the display on a given page, press the PIP ( ). Press the PIP ( ) button again to resume. 3. Using the various display options:
To display. Both teletext information and the normal broadcast Hidden text (answers to quiz games, for example) The normal screen A secondary page, by entering its 4-digit number The next page The previous page Double-size letters in the: Upper half of the screen Lower half of the screen Normal screen Press the. TEXT/MIX ( INFO ( INFO ( ) ) ) )

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Coarse and Fine Tuning of the Image (Image Lock): The purpose of picture quality adjustment is to remove or reduce picture noise. If the noise is not removed by Fine-tuning alone, then adjust the frequency as best as possible (coarse) and Fine-tune again. After the noise has been reduced, re-adjust the picture so that it is aligned on the center of screen. 1. Preset: Press the SOURCE button to select PC mode. 2. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the or button to select "Setup", then press the ENTER/OK button. 3. Press the or button to select "PC", then press the ENTER/OK button. 4. Press the ENTER/OK button to select "Image Lock". 5. Press the or button to select "Coarse" or "Fine", then press the ENTER/OK button. 6. Press the or button to adjust the screen quality. Press the ENTER/OK button. 7. Press the EXIT button to exit. Changing the Image Position: Adjust the PCs screen positioning if it does not fit the TV screen. 1. Follow the "Coarse and Fine Tuning of the Image (Image Lock)" instructions number 1 to 3. 2. Press the or button to select "Position", then press the ENTER/OK button. 3. Press the or button to adjusting the Vertical-Position. Press the or button to adjust the Horizontal-Position. Press the ENTER/OK button. 4. Press the EXIT button to exit. Adjusting the PC Screen Automatically (Auto Adjustment): Auto adjustment allows the PC screen of set to self-adjust to the incoming PC video signal. The values of fine, coarse and position are adjusted automatically. 1. Follow the "Coarse and Fine Tuning of the Image (Image Lock)" instructions number 1 to 3. 2. Press the or button to select "Auto Adjustment", then press the ENTER/OK button. 3. Press the EXIT button to exit. Initializing the Image Settings (Image Reset): You can replace all image settings with the factory default values. 1. Follow the "Coarse and Fine Tuning of the Image (Image Lock)" instructions number 1 to 3. 2. Press the or button to select "Image Reset", then press the ENTER/OK button. 3. Press the EXIT button to exit.
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What is Anynet+?
Anynet+ is an AV network system that enables an easy-to-use AV interface for users by controlling all connected AV devices through the Anynet+ menu when Samsung Electronics AV devices are connected.
Connecting Anynet+ Devices
The Anynet+ system supports AV devices supporting Anynet+ only. Check if there is an Anynet+ mark on the AV device to be connected to the TV. To directly connect to TV
TV Anynet+ Device 1 Anynet+ Device 2 Anynet+ Device 3
Connect the [HDMI 1], [HDMI 2] or [HDMI 3] jack on the TV and the HDMI OUT jack of the corresponding Anynet+ device using the HDMI cable.

HDMI Cable

To connect to Home Theater
TV Anynet+ Device 1 Anynet+ Device 2

HDMI Cable Home Theater

HDMI Cable Anynet+ Device 3
1. Connect the [HDMI 1], [HDMI 2] or [HDMI 3] jack on the TV and the HDMI OUT jack of the corresponding Anynet+ device using the HDMI cable. 2. Connect the HDMI IN jack of the home theater and the HDMI OUT jack of the corresponding Anynet+ device using the HDMI cable.

HDMI Cable Optical Cable

Connect only the optical cable between [Digital Audio Out (Optical)] on your TV and Digital Audio Input on the receiver. Connect only one receiver. You can listen to 5.1 channel sound through the home theaters speakers. Otherwise, you can only listen to 2 channel stereo sound in other cases. Make sure to connect the Digital Audio IN (Optical) of the home theater and the TV correctly to listen to TV sound through the home theater. However, you cannot listen to sound from the BD recorder that is sent to the home theater via the TV in 5.1 channel sound because the TV outputs only 2 channel stereo sound. Please see the manual for the home theater. You can connect an Anynet+ device using the HDMI Cable. Some HDMI cables may not support Anynet+ functions. Anynet+ works when the AV device supporting Anynet+ is in the Standby or On status. Anynet+ supports up to 8 AV devices in total.

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Setting Up Anynet+
The following settings are to use Anynet+ functions. Using the Anynet+ Function 1. Press the Anynet+ button. Press the or button to select Setup, then press the ENTER/OK button. 2. Press the ENTER/OK button to select Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC), then press the ENTER/OK button. 3. Press the or button to select On, then press the ENTER/ OK button.

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View TV Select Device Record Menu on Device Device Operation Receiver :Off Setup

Move Exit

Enter Setup

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Listening through a Receiver
You can listen to sound through a receiver instead of the TV speaker. 1. Press the Anynet+ button. Air 28 Press the or button to select Receiver, then press the View TV ENTER/OK button. Select Device 2. Press the or button to select to On, then press the Record ENTER/OK button. Menu on Device Now you can listen to sound through the receiver. Device Operation 3. Press the EXIT button to exit. Receiver :On
When the receiver is set to On, you can listen to the TV sound Setup through the 2-channel receiver. Move Enter Exit If the receiver is exclusively for a home theater only (supporting audio only), it may not appear in the device list. Only when you have connected the optical jack of the TV and the receiver properly, does Receiver work. In case of a content with copyright problem, listening through the receiver may not properly operate. When listening through the receiver, there are restrictions for using the PIP and audio-related menu.
Check Points before Requesting Service

Symptom

Anynet+ does not work.

Solution

I want to start Anynet+.
I want to exit Anynet+. The Connecting to Anynet+ device message appears on the screen. The Anynet+ device does not play. The connected device is not displayed.
Check if the device is an Anynet+ device. The Anynet+ system supports Anynet+ devices only. Connect only one receiver. Check if the Anynet+ device power cord is properly connected. Check the Anynet+ devices Video/Audio/HDMI Cable connections. Check whether Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) is set to On in the Anynet+ setup menu. Check whether the TV remote control is in TV mode. Check whether it is Anynet+ exclusive remote control. Anynet+ doesnt work at a certain condition. (Searching channels) When connecting or removing the HDMI Cable, please make sure to search devices again or restart your TV. Check if the Anynet+ Function of Anynet+ device is set on. Check if the Anynet+ device is properly connected to the TV and check if the Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) is set to On in the Anynet+ Setup menu. Press the TV button on the TV remote control to switch to TV. Then press the Anynet+ button to show the Anynet+ menu and select a menu you want. Select View TV in Anynet+ menu. Press the SOURCE button on the TV remote control and select a device other than Anynet+ devices. Press any of CH, CH LIST, PRE-CH, and such to change to the TV mode. (Note that the channel button operates only when a tuner-embedded Anynet+ device is not connected.) You cannot use the remote control when you are configuring Anynet+ or switching to a view mode. Use the remote control when the Anynet+ setting or switching to view mode is complete. Check whether or not the device supports Anynet+ functions. Check whether or not the HDMI Cable is properly connected. Check whether Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) is set to On in the Anynet+ setup menu. Search Anynet+ devices again. You can connect an Anynet+ device using the HDMI Cable only. Some HDMI cables may not support Anynet+ functions.

You cannot use the play function when Plug & Play is in progress.
The TV program cannot be recorded. The TV sound is not output through the receiver.
Check whether the antenna jack on the recording device is properly connected. Connect the optical cable between TV and the receiver.

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Using the Anti-Theft Kensington Lock
The Kensington lock is a device used to physically fix the system when using it in a public place. The locking device has to be purchased separately. The appearance and locking method may differ from the illustration depending on the manufacturer. Please refer to the manual provided with the Kensington lock for proper use. 1. Insert the locking device into the Kensington slot on the LCD TV (Figure 1), and turn it in the locking direction (Figure 2).
Figure 2 Figure 1 <Optional> The place of the Kensington Lock may be different depending on its model.
2. Connect the Kensington lock cable. 3. Fix the Kensington lock to a desk or a heavy stationary object.
Troubleshooting: Before Contacting Service Personnel
No sound or picture Check that the mains lead has been connected to a wall socket. Check that you have pressed the POWER buttons on the front of the set. Check the picture contrast and brightness settings. Check the volume. Check the volume. Check whether the MUTE button has been pressed on the remote control. Check if "Internal Mute" is off Adjust the colour settings. Check that the broadcast system selected is correct. Try to identify the electrical appliance that is affecting the set and move it further away. Plug your set into a different mains socket. Check the direction, location and connections of your aerial. This interference is often due to the use of an indoor aerial. Replace the remote control batteries. Clean the upper edge of the remote control (transmission window). Check the battery terminals. Check that the signal cable is firmly connected to the PC or video sources. Check that the PC or video sources are turned on.
Normal picture but no sound No picture or black and white picture Sound and picture interference Blurred or snowy picture, distorted sound Remote control malfunctions

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Wiring the Mains Power Supply Plug (UK Only)
IMPORTANT NOTICE The mains lead on this equipment is supplied with a moulded plug incorporating a fuse. The value of the fuse is indicated on the pin face of the plug and, if it requires replacing, a fuse approved to BSI1362 of the same rating must be used. Never use the plug with the fuse cover omitted if the cover is detachable. If a replacement fuse cover is required, it must be of the same colour as the pin face of the plug. Replacement covers are available from your dealer. If the fitted plug is not suitable for the power points in your house or the cable is not long enough to reach a power point, you should obtain a suitable safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer for assistance. However, if there is no alternative but to cut off the plug, remove the fuse and then safely dispose of the plug. Do NOT connect the plug to a mains socket as there is a risk of shock hazard from the bared flexible cord. IMPORTANT The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: BLUE - NEUTRAL BROWN - LIVE As these colours may not correspond to the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter N or coloured BLUE or BLACK. The wire coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter L or coloured BROWN or RED. WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE EARTH TERMINAL, WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE LETTER E OR BY THE EARTH SYMBOL , OR COLOURED GREEN OR GREEN AND YELLOW.

Warranty Card

United Kingdom
This Samsung product is warranted for a period of twelve (12) months from the original date of purchase, against defective materials and workmanship. In the event that warranty service is required, you should return the product to the retailer from whom it was purchased. However, Samsung Authorised Dealers and Authorised Service Centres in other EC Countries will comply with the warranty on the terms issued to purchasers in the country concerned. In case of difficulty, details of our Authorised Service Centres are available from:
Samsung Electronics U.K. Ltd. Customer Care Centre PO Box 17243 Edinburgh, EH11 4YB United Kingdom Tel: 0870 SAMSUNG (7267864)(UK & Northern Ireland) Tel: 100 (Republic of Ireland Only) Fax: +44 (0)Web : www.samsung.com/uk
WARRANTY CONDITIONS 1. The warranty is only valid if, when warranty service is required, the warranty card is fully and properly completed and is presented with the original invoice or sales slip or confirmation, and the serial number on the product has not been defaced. 2. Samsungs obligations are limited to the repair or, at its discretion, replacement of the product or the defective part. 3. Warranty repairs must be carried out by Authorised Samsung Dealers or Authorised Service Centres. No re-imbursement will be made for repairs carried out by non Samsung Dealers and, any such repair work and damage to the products caused by such repair work will not be covered by this warranty. 4. This product is not considered to be defective in materials nor workmanship by reason that it requires adaptation in order to conform to national or local technical or safety standards in force in any Country other than the one for which the product was originally designed and manufactured.