LN26A330JꢀD LN32A330JꢀD
LN37A330JꢀD LN40A330JꢀD
1-800-SAMSUNG (7267864)
Samsung Electronics America, Inc.
105 Challenger Road Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660-0511
Samsung Electronics Canada Inc., Customer Service
55 Standish Court Mississauga, Ontario L5R 4B2
Call center hours of operation (Mon-Sun 9AM-12AM EST).
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Rear Panel / Side Panel Jacks
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The product color and shape may
vary depending on the model.
1 AUDIO OUT
5 ANT IN
9 EX-LINK
2 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) 6 POWER INPUT
0 KENSINGTON LOCK
3 PC IN [PC] / [AUDIO]
7 SERVICE
4 HDMI IN ꢀ, 2, 3
8 COMPONENT IN ꢀ, 2 / AV IN ꢀ
/ DVI IN (HDMI2) [R-AUDIO-L]
Video Input Performance Comparison
Audio Output Performance Comparison
/
HDMI/DVI
PC/COMPONENT
S-VIDEO
Best
Better
Good
OPTICAL (Digital)
Best
AUDIO (Analog)
Normal
/
VIDEO
Normal
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Connections
Connecting a DVD Player or Cable Box/Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box) via HDMI
Connect an HDMI Cable between
the HDMI IN (1 or 2) jack on the
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TV Rear Panel
TV and the HDMI jack on the
DVD Player or Cable Box/Satellite
receiver (Set-Top Box).
What is HDMI?
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HDMI(High-Definition Multimedia
Interface), is an interface that enables the
transmission of digital audio and video
signals using a single cable.
DVD Player or Cable Box/
Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box)
•
The difference between HDMI and DVI
is that the HDMI device is smaller in
size and has the HDCP (High Bandwidth
Digital Copy Protection) coding feature
installed.
HDMI Cable (Not supplied)
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Each DVD Player or Cable Box/Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box) has a different back panel configuration.
Connecting a DVD Player or Cable Box/Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box) via DVI
Connect a DVI to HDMI Cable or
DVI-HDMI Adapter between the
HDMI IN 2 jack on the TV and the DVI
jack on the DVD Player or Cable Box/
Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box).
TV Rear Panel
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Connect Audio Cables between the
DVI IN (HDMI 2) [R-AUDIO-L] jack on
the TV and the DVD Player or Cable
2
Box/Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box).
DVD Player or Cable Box/
Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box)
Audio Cable (Not supplied)
2
DVI to HDMI Cable (Not supplied)
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Each DVD Player or Cable Box/Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box) has a different back panel configuration.
When connecting a DVD Player or Cable Box/Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box), match the color of the connection terminal to the
cable.
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When using an HDMI/DVI cable connection, you must use the HDMI IN 2 jack.
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Connecting a DVD Player or Cable Box/Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box)
via Component cables
Connect a Component Cable between
the COMPONENT IN (1 or 2)
[Y, PB, PR] jacks on the TV and the
COMPONENT [Y, PB, PR] jacks on
the DVD Player or Cable Box/Satellite
receiver (Set-Top Box).
TV Rear Panel
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Connect Audio Cables between the
COMPONENT IN(1 or 2) [R-AUDIO-L]
jacks on the TV and the AUDIO OUT
DVD Player or Cable Box /
Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box)
2
jacks on the DVD Player or Cable
Box/Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box).
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Component video separates the video
into Y (Luminance (brightness)), Pb
(Blue) and Pr (Red) for enhanced video
quality.
Be sure to match the component video
and audio connections.
For example, if connecting
Component Cable
(Not supplied)
a Component video cable to
COMPONENT IN 1, connect the audio
cable to COMPONENT IN 1 also.
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2
Audio Cable (Not supplied)
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Each DVD Player or Cable Box/
Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box) has a
different back panel configuration.
When connecting a DVD Player or
Cable Box/Satellite receiver (Set-Top
Box), match the color of the connection
terminal to the cable.
Connecting a Camcorder
Connect a Video Cable between
the AV IN 1 [Y/VIDEO] jack on the
TV and the VIDEO OUT jack on the
camcorder.
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2
Camcoder
TV Rear Panel
Connect Audio Cables between the
AV IN 1[R-AUDIO-L] jacks on the TV
and the AUDIO OUT jacks on the
camcorder.
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Each Camcorder has a different back
panel configuration.
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When connecting to AV IN 1, the color
of the AV IN 1 [Y/VIDEO] jack (Green)
does not match the color of the video
cable (Yellow).
Video Cable (Not supplied)
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Audio Cable (Not supplied)
2
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Connecting a VCR
Video Connection
Unplug the cable or antenna
from the back of the TV.
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2
TV Rear Panel
Connect the cable or antenna
to the ANT IN terminal on the
back of the VCR.
VCR Rear Panel
Connect an RF Cable between
the ANT OUT terminal on the
VCR and the ANT IN terminal
on the TV.
Connect a Video Cable between
the VIDEO OUT jack on the
VCR and the AV IN 1 [Y/VIDEO]
jack on the TV.
3
4
Connect Audio Cables between
the AUDIO OUT jacks on
the VCR and the AV IN 1 [R-
AUDIO-L] jacks on the TV.
RF Cable (Not supplied)
3
4
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Video Cable (Not supplied)
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If you have a “mono” (non-stereo)
VCR, use a Y-connector (not
supplied) to hook up to the right
and left audio input jacks of the
TV. If your VCR is stereo, you
must connect two cables.
Audio Cable (Not supplied)
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Follow the instructions in “Viewing a VCR or Camcorder Tape” to view your VCR tape.
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Each VCR has a different back panel configuration.
When connecting a VCR, match the color of the connection terminal to the cable.
When connecting to AV IN 1, the color of the AV IN 1 [Y/VIDEO] jack (Green) does not match the color of the video cable
(Yellow).
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Connecting a Digital Audio System
Connect an Optical Cable between
the “DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
(OPTICAL)” jacks on the TV and
the Digital Audio Input jacks on the
Digital Audio System.
TV Rear Panel
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Digital Audio System
When a Digital Audio System is
connected to the “DIGITAL AUDIO
OUT (OPTICAL)” jack: Decrease
the volume of the TV and adjust
the volume level with the system’s
volume control.
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5.1CH audio is possible when the TV
is connected to an external device
supporting 5.1CH.
Optical Cable (Not supplied)
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Each Digital Audio System has a
different back panel configuration.
When the receiver (home theater) is
set to On, you can hear sound output
from the TV’s Optical jack. When the TV
is displaying a DTV(air) signal, the TV
will send out 5.1 channel sound to the
Home theater receiver. When the source
is a digital component such as a DVD
and is connected to the TV via HDMI,
only 2 channel sound will be heard from
the Home Theater receiver. If you want
to hear 5.1 channel audio, connect the
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) jack
on the DVD player or Cable/Satellite
Box directly to an Amplifier or Home
Theater, not the TV.
Connecting an Amplifier/DVD Home Theater
Connect Audio Cables between the
AUDIO OUT [R-AUDIO-L] jacks on
the TV and AUDIO IN [R-AUDIO-L]
jacks on the Amplifier/DVD Home
Theater.
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TV Rear Panel
Amplifier/DVD Home Theater
When an audio amplifier is
connected to the "AUDIO OUT
[R-AUDIO-L]" jacks: Decrease the
volume of the TV and adjust the
volume level with the Amplifier’s
volume control.
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Each Amplifier/DVD Home Theater has
a different back panel configuration.
Audio Cable (Not supplied)
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When connecting an Amplifier/DVD
Home Theater, match the color of the
connection terminal to the cable.
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Connecting a PC
Using the D-Sub Cable
Connect a D-Sub Cable between
TV Rear Panel
PC IN [PC] connector on the TV
and the PC output connector on
your computer.
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Connect a PC Audio Cable
between the PC IN [AUDIO] jack
on the TV and the Audio Out jack of
the sound card on your computer.
2
PC
D-Sub Cable (Not supplied)
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PC Audio Cable (Not supplied)
2
Using the HDMI/DVI Cable
Connect an HDMI/DVI cable between
TV Rear Panel
the HDMI IN 2 jack on the TV and
the PC output jack on your computer.
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Connect a 3.5 mm Stereo mini-
plug/2RCA Cable between the DVI
IN(HDMI2) [R-AUDIO-L] jack on the
TV and the Audio Out jack of the
sound card on your computer.
2
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Each PC has a different back panel
configuration.
PC
HDMI/DVI Cable (Not supplied)
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When connecting a PC, match the
color of the connection terminal to the
cable.
When using an HDMI/DVI cable
connection, you must use the HDMI
IN 2 jack.
3.5 mm Stereo mini-plug/2RCA Cable (Not supplied)
2
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The TV begins memorizing all available stations.
After all the available channels are stored, it start to
remove scrambled channels.
Turning the TV On and Off
Press the POWER button on the remote control.
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Press the EXIT button to exit.
You can also use the POWER button on the TV.
AutoProgram
Auto Program in Progress.
DTV Cable : --
Cable : ꢀꢀ
Viewing the Menus
Cable 24
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%
Stop
Enter
Return
AutoProgram
With the power on, press the MENU button.
Removing scrambled channel.
The main menu appears on the screen.
The menu’s left side has icons: Picture, Sound,
Channel, Setup, Input.
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DTV Cable ꢁꢁ
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Stop
Enter
Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select one of the icons.
Return
Then press the ENTER
button to access the
2
icon’s sub-menu. Press the EXIT button to exit.
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The on-screen menus disappear from the
screen after about one minute.
Storing Channels in Memory
(Automatic Method)
Press the MENU button to display the menu.
Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Channel”, then
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press the ENTER
button.
Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Auto Program”,
then press the ENTER button.
2
3
To Stop the Auto Program Function
Press the MENU button while the Auto Program function is
being executed. You can also press the ENTER
to stop the setup.
Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the antenna
connection, then press the ENTER button.
button
TV
Auto Program
Selects the antenna to execute the Auto
Program function.
Checking to see if Channels were Stored in Memory
Start
Start
Start
Air
Press the CH button. Only the channels stored in memory
will be selected (in order).
Cable
Auto
Selecting the antennas
Move
Enter
Return
• Air: “Air” antenna signal.
When selecting the Cable TV system:
• Cable: “Cable” antenna signal.
• Auto: “Air” and “Cable” antenna signals.
Press the ENTER
program.
button to start the auto
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Press the ◄ or ► button, then press the ▲ or ▼ to
select the correct analog signal cable system source
among “STD”, “HRC”, and “IRC”.
Press the ENTER
button.
If you have Digital cable TV, select the cable system
signal source for both Analog and Digital.
TV
Auto Program
Selects a cable signal type for your location.
Analog
STD
HRC
IRC
Start
Digital
STD
HRC
IRC
Move
Enter
Return
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Setting the Channel List
Picture Mode
Using this menu, you can Add/Delete or set Favorite
channels and use the program guide for digital broadcasts.
To use the Channel List function, first run “Auto Program”.
• Dynamic: Selects the picture for high-definition in a bright
room.
• Standard: Selects the picture for the optimum display in a
normal environment.
• Movie: Selects the picture for viewing movies in a dark
room.
Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to
select “Channel”, then press the ENTER
button.
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Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Channel List”,
then press the ENTER
button.
Customizing the Picture Settings
Your television has several setting options that allow you to
control the picture quality.
Press the ENTER
button to select “All”.
2
3
Press the ◄, ►, ▲ or ▼ button to select a channel
to delete, then press the ENTER button.
Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Delete”, then
press the ENTER button to delete the channel.
To select the desired picture mode, follow the
“Changing the Picture Standard” instructions
numbers 1 and 2.
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Press the ◄, ►, ▲ or ▼ button to select a channel
to add, then press the ENTER button.
Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Add”, then press
Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Backlight”,
“Contrast”, “Brightness”, “Sharpness”, “Color” or
4
2
“Tint”, then press the ENTER
button.
the ENTER
button to add the channel.
Press the ◄ or ► button to decrease or increase
the value of a particular item. Press the EXIT button
to exit.
Channel List / All
Air ꢁ
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3
DTV Air 2-ꢀ
Air3
Air4
Air ꢁ
Air 6
Air 7
DTV Air 7-ꢀ
Air ꢂ
Air ꢃ
Air ꢀ0
DTV Air ꢀ0-ꢀ
Watch
Add
DTV Air ꢀ0-ꢀ
DTV Air ꢀ0-2
DTV Air ꢀ0-3
Air ꢀ2
DTV Air ꢀ3-ꢀ
DTV Air ꢀ3-2
DTV Air ꢀ3-3
DTV Air ꢀ3-4
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When you make changes to “Backlight”,
“Contrast”, “Brightness”, “Sharpness”, “Color”
or “Tint”, the OSD will be adjusted accordingly.
Delete
Favorite
DTV Air ꢀ0-3
Add All
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In PC mode, you can only make changes to
“Backlight”, “Contrast” and “Brightness”.
List Mode
Delete All
Move
Enter
Return
Settings can be adjusted and stored for each
external device you have connected to an input
of the TV.
TV
Picture
: Standard
Mode
►
7
Changing the Picture Standard
You can activate either Dynamic, Standard, Movie by
making a selection from the menu.
Backlight
Contrast
Brightness
Sharpness
Color
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Tint
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Press the MENU button to display the menu.
▼ More
Press the ENTER
button, to select “Picture”.
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2
Move
Enter
Return
▲
Backlight
▼
Press the ENTER
Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Dynamic”,
“Standard” or “Movie”.
Press the ENTER
button to select “Mode”.
7
Move
Adjust
Return
button.
TV
Picture
Mode
: Dynamic
Dynamic
Backlight
Contrast
Brightness
Sharpness
Color
7
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Standard
Movie
Picture Adjustment
4ꢁ
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• Backlight: Adjusts the brightness of LCD back light.
• Contrast: Adjusts the contrast level of the picture.
• Brightness: Adjusts the brightness level of the picture.
• Sharpness: Adjusts the edge definition of the picture.
• Color: Adjusts color saturation of the picture.
• Tint: Adjusts the color tint of the picture.
Tint
G ꢁ0
R ꢁ0
▼ More
Move
Enter
Return
English-ꢃ
To Select the Source
TV
Source List
TV
AV
: ----
: ----
: ----
: ----
: ----
: ----
Componentꢀ
Component2
PC
HDMIꢀ
HDMI2
▼ More
Move
Enter
Return
Press the SOURCE button on the Remote Control
You can select the TV mode or an input source connected to the TV set. Use this button to choose an input source that you
would like to watch.
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Available signal sources: TV, AV, Component1, Component2, PC, HDMI1, HDMI2.
You can choose only those external devices that are connected to the TV.
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Troubleshooting
If the TV seems to have a problem, first try this list of possible problems and solutions.
If none of these troubleshooting tips apply, call your nearest Samsung service center.
Problem
Possible Solution
Poor picture
Try another channel. / Adjust the antenna. / Check all wire connections.
Try another channel. / Adjust the antenna.
Poor sound quality.
No picture or sound.
Try another channel. / Press the SOURCE button. /
Make sure the TV is plugged in. / Check the antenna connections.
No sound or sound is too low at maximum First, check the volume of units connected to your TV (digital broadcasting
volume.
receiver, DVD, cable broadcasting receiver, VCR, etc.). Then, adjust the TV
volume accordingly.
Picture rolls vertically.
Check all wire connections.
The TV operates erratically.
The TV won’t turn on.
Unplug the TV for 30 seconds, then try operating it again.
Make sure the wall outlet is working.
Remote control malfunctions
Replace the remote control batteries.
Clean the upper edge of the remote control (transmission window).
Check the battery terminals.
“Check signal cable” message.
“Not Supported Mode” message.
Ensure that the signal cable is firmly connected to the PC source.
Check the maximum resolution and connected device’s Video frequency.
Compare these values with the data in the Display Modes.
Digital broadcasting screen problem.
The image is too light or too dark.
Black bars on the screen.
Please check the digital signal strength and input antenna.
Adjust the Brightness and Contrast. / Adjust the Fine tuning.
Make sure the broadcast you’re receiving is High Definition (HD).
HD channels sometimes broadcast Standard Definition (SD) programming, which
can cause black bars.
Set your cable/satellite box to stretch or widescreen mode to eliminate the bars.
Picture has a Red/Green or Pink tint.
Closed Captioning not working.
Make sure the Component cables are connected to the correct jacks.
If you are using a Cable/Satellite box, you must set Closed Captioning on the box,
not your TV.
Snowy picture.
Your cable box may need a firmware upgrade. Please contact your Cable
company.
Ghosting on picture
This is sometimes caused by compatibility issues with your cable box.
Try connecting Component cables instead.
Horizontal bars appear to flicker, jitter or
Adjust the Coarse tuning and then adjust the Fine tuning.
shimmer on the image.
Vertical bars appear to flicker, jitter or
Adjust the Coarse tuning and then adjust the Fine tuning.
shimmer on the image.
Screen is black and power indicator light
blinks steadily.
On your computer check: Power, Signal Cable.
The TV is using its power management system.
Move the computer's mouse or press any key on the keyboard.
Image is not centered on the screen.
Adjust the horizontal and vertical position.
The screen position must be adjusted on the output source (i.e. STB) with a
digital signal.
The picture appears distorted in the
corner of the screen.
If "Just Scan" is selected with some external devices, the picture may appear
distorted in the corner of the screen. This symptom is caused by the external
devices, not TV.
The “Resets all settings to the default
values” message appears
This appears when you press and hold the EXIT button for a while. The product
settings are reset to the factory defaults.
English-ꢀꢀ
Contact SAMSUNG WORLDWIDE
If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG
customer care center.
Contacte con SAMSUNG WORLDWIDE
Si tiene alguna pregunta o comentario referente a nuestros productos, por favor contacte con nuestro Servicio de Atención al
Cliente.
Country
Web Site
Address
Customer Care Center
Samsung Electronics Canada Inc., Customer
Service 55 Standish Court Mississauga,
Ontario L5R 4B2 Canada
CANADA
1-800-SAMSUNG(726-7864)
Samsung Electronique Canada Inc.,
Service à la Clientèle 55 Standish Court
Mississauga, Ontario L5R 4B2 Canada
Samsung Electronics America, Inc.
105 Challenger Road
U.S.A
1-800-SAMSUNG(726-7864)
Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660-0511
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