Samsung LA40D550 Spécifications

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◀ ▶English ◀English Channel Manager Option Menu tSet each channel using the Channel Manager menu options (Watch, Add to Favourites/Edit Favourites, Lo

◀ ▶English ◀English 2. Using a LAN cable, connect between the external modem and the PC onto which the AllShare PC Software programme will be install

▶English ◀ ▶English NWhen you use My Downloads mode through a network connection, according to functions of the provided server: ●The sorting method

◀ ▶English ◀English ❑Screen DisplayMove to the desired file using the ◄/►/▲/▼ buttons and then press the ENTERE or  (Play) button. The file is playe

▶English ◀ ▶English VideosPlaying Video1. Press the ◄/►/▲/▼ button to select the desired video in the file list.2. Press the ENTERE button or  (P

◀ ▶English ◀English –During video playback, you can search using ◄ and ► button. –You can use () (REW) and (µ) (FF) buttons during playback. NIn thi

▶English ◀ ▶English ●Supported Video FormatsFile Extention Container Video Codec ResolutionFrame rate (fps)Bit rate (Mbps)Audio Codec*.avi*.mkvAVIMKV

◀ ▶English ◀English File Extention Container Video Codec ResolutionFrame rate (fps)Bit rate (Mbps)Audio Codec*.asf ASFDivx 3.11/4.x/5.1/6.01920 x 1080

▶English ◀ ▶English File Extention Container Video Codec ResolutionFrame rate (fps)Bit rate (Mbps)Audio Codec*.mp4 MP4H.264 BP/MP/HP1920 x 1080 6 ~ 30

◀ ▶English ◀English File Extention Container Video Codec ResolutionFrame rate (fps)Bit rate (Mbps)Audio Codec"*.mpg *.mpeg"PSMPEG1 1920 x 10

▶English ◀ ▶English Other Restrictions NNOTE ●Video content will not play, or not play correctly, if there is an error in the content or the container

▶English ◀ ▶English ●Watch: Watch the selected channel. ●Add to Favourites/Edit Favourites: Set channels you watch frequently as favourites. Add or D

◀ ▶English ◀English ●The menu can be displayed late if the video is over 10Mbps(bit rate). ●Some USB/digital camera devices may not be compatible wit

▶English ◀ ▶English MusicPlaying Music1. Press the ◄/►/▲/▼ button to select the desired Music in the file list.2. Press the ENTERE button or  (P

◀ ▶English ◀English NOnly displays the files with MP3 file extension. Other file extensions are not displayed, even if they are saved on the same USB de

▶English ◀ ▶English PhotosViewing a Photo (or Slide Show)1. Press the ◄/►/▲/▼ button to select the desired photo in the file list.2. Press the EN

◀ ▶English ◀English NMusic files can be automatically played during the Slide Show if the Background Music is set to On. ❑My Downloads - Additional Fu

▶English ◀ ▶English Category Operation Videos Music PhotosRepeat ModeYou can play movie and music files repeatedly.c cPicture SizeYou can adjust the p

◀ ▶English ◀English Category Operation Videos Music PhotosSubtitle SettingYou can play the video with Subtitles. This function only works if the subti

▶English ◀ ▶English Category Operation Videos Music PhotosStart Slide Show / Pause Slide ShowYou can start or pause a Slide Show.cSlide Show SpeedYou

◀ ▶English ◀English Category Operation Videos Music PhotosBackground Music SettingYou can select background music when watching a Slide Show.cZoomYou

▶English ◀ ▶English What is Anynet+? tAnynet+ is a function that enables you to control all connected Samsung devices that support Anynet+ with your S

◀ ▶English ◀English ●Lock/Unlock: Lock a channel so that the channel cannot be selected and viewed. NNOTE ●This function is available only when the C

◀ ▶English ◀English ●When following the connection above, the Optical jack only outputs 2 channel audio. You will only hear sound from the Home Theat

▶English ◀ ▶English Anynet+ Menu OTOOLST → Sound → ENTEREThe Anynet+ menu changes depending on the type and status of the Anynet+ devices connected to

◀ ▶English ◀English Anynet+ Menu Description(device_name) TOOLSShows the play menu of the connected device. E.g. If a DVD recorder is connected, the p

▶English ◀ ▶English ❑Setting Up Anynet+ OMENUm → System → Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) → ENTERE SetupAnynet+ (HDMI-CEC) (Off / On): To use the Anynet+ Functi

◀ ▶English ◀English ❑Switching between Anynet+ Devices 1. Press the TOOLS button, then select Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC).2. Anynet+ devices connected to th

▶English ◀ ▶English ❑Listening through a Receiver You can listen to sound through a receiver (i.e Home Theatre) instead of the TV speaker.1. Select

◀ ▶English ◀English NNOTE ●You can only control Anynet+ devices using the TV remote control, not the buttons on the TV. ●The TV remote control may no

▶English ◀ ▶English ❑Troubleshooting for Anynet+Problem Possible SolutionAnynet+ does not work. ●Check if the device is an Anynet+ device. The Anynet

◀ ▶English ◀English Problem Possible SolutionAnynet+ does not work. ●Check whether the TV remote control is in TV mode. ●Check whether the remote cont

▶English ◀ ▶English Problem Possible SolutionI want to start Anynet+. ●Check if the Anynet+ device is properly connected to the TV and check if the An

▶English ◀ ▶English ❑Retuning Channels OMENUm → Channel → ENTERE AreaYou can change the desired area. Auto TuningScans for a channel automatically

◀ ▶English ◀English Problem Possible SolutionThe message “Connecting to Anynet+ device...” appears on the screen. ●You cannot use the remote control w

▶English ◀ ▶English Problem Possible SolutionThe connected device is not displayed. ●Check whether or not the device supports Anynet+ functions. ●Chec

◀ ▶English ◀English Problem Possible SolutionThe TV sound is not output through the receiver. ●Connect the optical cable between TV and the receiver.

▶English ◀ ▶English ❑About AllShare™ for LCD 550 series and above AllShare™ connects your TV and compatible Samsung mobile phones / devices throug

◀ ▶English ◀English ❑Setting Up AllShare™ OMENUm → Network → AllShare Settings → ENTERE AllShare Settings ●Media (On / Off): Enables or disables th

▶English ◀ ▶English MediaShows a list of mobile phones or connected devices which have been set up with this TV for using the Media function. NThe M

◀ ▶English ◀English Using the Media Function You can play media contents including videos, photos and music saved on your mobile phones or the other d

▶English ◀ ▶English ❑Analogue Channel Teletext FeatureThe index page of the Teletext service gives you information on how to use the service. For Tel

◀ ▶English ◀English ●1 (sub-page): Displays the available sub-page. ●8 (store): Stores the Teletext pages. ●6 (index): Displays the index (contents)

▶English ◀ ▶English ●5 (reveal): Displays the hidden text (answers to quiz games, for example). To display the normal screen, press it again. ●7 (can

◀ ▶English ◀English Manual TuningScans for a channel manually and stores in the TV. NIf a channel is locked, the PIN input window appears. NAccordi

◀ ▶English ◀English The Teletext pages are organized according to six categories:Part ContentsA Selected page number.B Broadcasting channel identity.C

▶English ◀ ▶English ❑Anti-theft Kensington LockThe Kensington Lock is not supplied by Samsung. It is a device used to physically fix the system when

◀ ▶English ◀English To lock the product, follow these steps:1. Wrap the Kensington lock cable around a large, stationary object such as desk or chair

▶English ◀ ▶English ❑TroubleshootingIf you have any questions about the TV, first refer to this list. If none of thesetroubleshooting tips apply, ple

◀ ▶English ◀English Issues Solutions and ExplanationsThe TV image does not look as good as it did in the store. ●If you have an analogue cable/set top

▶English ◀ ▶English Issues Solutions and ExplanationsThe picture is distorted: macroblock error, small block, dots, pixelization ●Compression of video

◀ ▶English ◀English Issues Solutions and ExplanationsThere is poor colour or brightness. ●Adjust the Picture options in the TV menu. (go to Picture Mo

▶English ◀ ▶English Issues Solutions and ExplanationsThe picture is black and white.If you are using an AV composite input, connect the video cable (y

◀ ▶English ◀English Issues Solutions and ExplanationsSound Quality First of all, please perform the Sound Test to confirm that your TV audio is proper

▶English ◀ ▶English Issues Solutions and ExplanationsThe picture is good but there is no sound. ●Set the Speaker Select option to TV speaker in the so

▶English ◀ ▶English NChannel mode ●P (programme mode): When tuning is complete, the broadcasting stations in your area have been assigned to positio

◀ ▶English ◀English Issues Solutions and ExplanationsThe speakers are making an inappropriate noise. ●Check the cable connections. Make sure a video c

▶English ◀ ▶English Issues Solutions and ExplanationsThe TV turns off automatically. ●Ensure the Sleep Timer is set to Off in the System menu. ●If yo

◀ ▶English ◀English Issues Solutions and ExplanationsThere is no picture/video. ●Check cable connections (remove and reconnect all cables connected to

▶English ◀ ▶English Issues Solutions and ExplanationsRF(Cable/Antenna) ConnectionThe TV is not receiving all channels. ●Make sure the Antenna cable is

◀ ▶English ◀English Issues Solutions and ExplanationsThe picture is distorted: macro block error small block, dots, pixelization ●Compression of video

▶English ◀ ▶English Issues Solutions and Explanations“PC” is always shown on the source list, even if a PC is not connected. ●This is normal; “PC” is

◀ ▶English ◀English Issues Solutions and ExplanationsSoftware Upgrade over the network fails. ●Try Network Settings in Network menu. ●If you have late

▶English ◀ ▶English Issues Solutions and ExplanationsThe remote control does not work. ●Replace the remote control batteries with the poles (+/–) in t

◀ ▶English ◀English Issues Solutions and ExplanationsThere is a plastic smell from the TV. ●This smell is normal and will dissipate over time.The TV S

▶English ◀ ▶English Issues Solutions and ExplanationsThe Channel menu is greyed out. (unavailable) ●The Channel menu is only available when the TV sou

◀ ▶English ◀English Fine Tune If the signal is weak or distorted, fine tune the channel manually. NFine tuned channels are marked with an asterisk

◀ ▶English ◀English Issues Solutions and ExplanationsYou have intermittent loss of audio or video. ●Check the cable connections and reconnect them. ●

▶English ◀ ▶English Issues Solutions and ExplanationsThere are recurrent picture/sound issues. ●Check and change the signal/source.A reaction may occu

◀ ▶English ◀English ❑LicenceManufactured under licence from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.Ma

▶English ◀ ▶English DivX Certified to play DivX video up to HD 1080p, including premium content.ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX® is a digital video format crea

◀English TheaterSound, SRS and the symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc.TheaterSound technology is incorporated under licence from SRS Labs, Inc.O

▶English ◀ ▶English ❑Changing the Preset Picture Mode OMENUm → Picture → Picture Mode → ENTERE Picture ModeSelect your preferred picture type. NWhen

◀ ▶English ◀English ❑Adjusting Picture Settings Samsung MagicAngle LCD 450(22”) and 480(22”) series OMENUm → Picture → Samsung MagicAngle → ENTE

▶English ◀ ▶English Backlight / Contrast / Brightness / Sharpness / Colour / Tint (G/R) OMENUm → Picture → Backlight → ENTEREYour television has sev

ContentsChannel Menu• Using Channel menu (Watch TV) 1• Retuning Channels 11Basic Features• Picture Menu 15• Sound Menu 32Preference Features•

◀ ▶English ◀English Screen Adjustment OMENUm → Picture → Screen Adjustment → ENTERESet the various picture options such as picture size and aspect r

▶English ◀ ▶English 4:3: Sets the picture to basic (4:3) mode. NDo not watch in 4:3 format for a long time. Traces of borders displayed on the left, r

◀ ▶English ◀English ●Position: Adjust the picture position. It is only available in Screen Fit or Wide Zoom. ●Zoom/Position : Adjust the picture posi

▶English ◀ ▶English ●The available items may differ depending on the selected mode. ●When connecting a PC, only 16:9 and 4:3 modes can be adjusted. ●

◀ ▶English ◀English ●PC Screen Adjustment NIt is available in PC mode.Coarse / Fine: Removes or reduces picture noise. If the noise is not removed by

▶English ◀ ▶English Auto Adjustment t OMENUm → Picture → Auto Adjustment → ENTEREAdjust frequency values/positions and fine tune the settings automa

◀ ▶English ◀English 1. Click on “Control Panel” on the Windows start menu.2. Click on “Appearance and Themes” in the “Control Panel” window and a di

▶English ◀ ▶English ❑Changing the Picture Options Advanced Settings OMENUm → Picture → Advanced Settings → ENTERE(available in Standard / Movie mode

◀ ▶English ◀English ●Dynamic Contrast (Off / Low / Medium / High): Adjust the screen contrast. ●Shadow Detail: Increase the brightness of dark images

▶English ◀ ▶English ●White Balance: Adjust the colour temperature for a more natural picture.R-Offset / G-Offset / B-Offset: Adjust each colour’s (re

▶English ❑Using Channel menu (Watch TV) Press the CONTENT button to select Watch TV, then select the desired menu.Each screen will be displayed. Sch

◀ ▶English ◀English Picture Options OMENUm → Picture → Picture Options → ENTERE NWhen connecting a PC, you can only make changes to the Colour Tone.

▶English ◀ ▶English ●Digital Noise Filter (Off / Low / Medium / High / Auto / Auto Visualisation / Demo): If the broadcast signal received by your TV

◀ ▶English ◀English ●HDMI Black Level (Low / Normal): Selects the black level on the screen to adjust the screen depth. NAvailable only in HDMI mode

▶English ◀ ▶English Reset Picture (OK / Cancel)Resets your current picture mode to its default settings.

◀ ▶English ◀English ❑Changing the Preset Sound Mode OMENUm → Sound → Sound Mode → ENTERE Sound Mode t ●Standard: Selects the normal sound mode. ●Mus

▶English ◀ ▶English ❑Sound Settings OMENUm → Sound → ENTERE Sound Effect(standard sound mode only)Use the up and down arrow keys to select an option

◀ ▶English ◀English ●EqualizerUse Equalizer to customize sound setting for each speaker.Balance: Adjusts the balance between the right and left speak

▶English ◀ ▶English ❑ Adjusting Sound Settings OMENUm → Sound → ENTERE SPDIF OutputSPDIF (Sony Philips Digital InterFace) is used to provide digital

◀ ▶English ◀English Speaker Settings ●Speaker Select (External Speaker / TV Speaker)A sound echo may occur due to a difference in decoding speed bet

▶English ◀ ▶English NHeadphones H: You can connect your headphones to the headphones output on your set. While the headphones are connected, the soun

◀ ▶English ◀English Using Timer ViewingYou can set a desired channel to be displayed automatically at the intended time. Set the current time first to

◀ ▶English ◀English Reset Sound (OK / Cancel)Reset all sound settings to the factory defaults.

▶English ◀ ▶English ❑ Selecting the Sound Mode tWhen you set to Dual I-II, the current sound mode is displayed on the screen.Audio Type Dual I-II Def

◀ ▶English ◀English ❑Setting the Network For LCD 550 series and above Network Settings OMENUm → Network → Network Settings → ENTERESet the netwo

▶English ◀ ▶English ❑Connecting to a Wired NetworkYou can attach your TV to your LAN using cable in three ways: ●You can attach your TV to your LAN b

◀ ▶English ◀English ●You can attach your TV to your LAN by connecting the LAN port on the back of your TV to a IP Sharer which is connected to an ext

▶English ◀ ▶English ●Depending on how your network is configured, you may be able to attach your TV to your LAN by connecting the LAN port on the bac

◀ ▶English ◀English ●If you have a Dynamic Network, you should use an ADSL modem or router that supports Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).

▶English ◀ ▶English Network Setup (Auto)Use the Automatic Network Setup when connecting your TV to a network that supports DHCP. To set up your TV’s

◀ ▶English ◀English NIf it fails to set automatically, check the connection of LAN port. NIf you cannot find network connection values or if you want

▶English ◀ ▶English Network Setup (Manual)Use the Manual Network Setup when connecting your TV to a network that requires a Static IP address. Getti

▶English ◀ ▶English ●Channel: Select the desired channel. ●Repeat: Select Once, Manual, Sat~Sun, Mon~Fri or Everyday to set at your convenience. If y

◀ ▶English ◀English How to set up manuallyTo set up your TV’s cable network connection manually, follow these steps:1. Follow Steps 1 through 2 in th

▶English ◀ ▶English 5. Enter the IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, and DNS Server values. Use the number buttons on your remote to enter numbers and

◀ ▶English ◀English ❑Connecting to a Wireless Network For LCD 550 series and above To connect your TV to your network wireless, you need a wireles

▶English ◀ ▶English Samsung’s Wireless LAN adapter is sold separately and is offered by select retailers and Ecommerce sites. Samsung’s Wireless LAN a

◀ ▶English ◀English ●To use a wireless network, your TV must be connected to a wireless IP sharer (either a router or a modem). If the wireless IP sh

▶English ◀ ▶English ●If Pure High-throughput (Greenfield) 802.11n mode is selected and the Encryption type is set to WEP, TKIP or TKIP AES (WPS2Mixed)

◀ ▶English ◀English ●If your router, modem, or device is not certified, it may not connect to the TV via the “Samsung Wireless LAN Adapter.” ●Ensure t

▶English ◀ ▶English Notice ●The picture may appear corrupted or have static for some channels when the TV is connected to the Samsung Wireless LAN Ada

◀ ▶English ◀English Method 2Connect via an extension cableTo reconnect the Samsung Wireless LAN Adapter using the extension cable, follow these steps:

▶English ◀ ▶English Network Setup (Auto)Most wireless networks have an optional security system that requires devices that access the network to tra

◀ ▶English ◀English Channel List OCONTENT → Channel List → ENTEREYou can view channel information, All or Favourites1-5. NWhen you press the CH LIS

◀ ▶English ◀English 2. Select the Wireless(general).3. The Network function searches for available wireless networks. When done, it displays a list

▶English ◀ ▶English 6. If the wireless router has security, enter the Security key(Security or PIN), then select Done. NWhen you enter the Security k

◀ ▶English ◀English Network Setup (Manual)Use the Manual Network Setup when connecting your TV to a network that requires a Static IP address.Gettin

▶English ◀ ▶English How to set up manuallyTo set up your TV’s cable network connection manually, follow these steps:1. Follow Steps 1 through 7 in th

◀ ▶English ◀English Network Setup (WPS(PBC))How to set up using WPS(PBC)If your router has a PBC (WPS) button, follow these steps:1. Go to Network

▶English ◀ ▶English Network Setup (One Foot Connection)The One foot connection make you easy to connect samsung TV and samsung wireless router by pl

◀ ▶English ◀English 2. Select the One Foot Connection.3. Place the wireless router in parallel with the Samsung Wireless LAN Adapter giving a gap

▶English ◀ ▶English Network Setup (Ad-Hoc)You can connect to a mobile device supporting Ad-hoc without an wireless router through the “Samsung Wirel

◀ ▶English ◀English 4. Input the generated Network Name (SSID) and Security Key into the device you want to connect. NIf network does not operate nor

▶English ◀ ▶English If Your TV Fails to Connect to the InternetYour TV may not be able to connect to the Internet because your ISP has permanently reg

▶English ◀ ▶English NUsing the remote control buttons with the Channel List. ●L (Ch.Mode): Move to the Favourites 1-5 when Add to Favourites is set.

◀ ▶English ◀English ❑Setting the Time OMENUm → System → Time → ENTERE Time NThe current time will appear every time you press the INFO button. ●Clo

▶English ◀ ▶English ❑Using the Sleep Timer OMENUm → System → Time → Sleep Timer → ENTERE ●Sleep Timer t: Automatically shuts off the TV after a prese

◀ ▶English ◀English ❑Setting the On / Off Timer OMENUm → System → Time → On Timer <or> Off Timer → ENTERE ●On Timer 1 / On Timer 2 / On Timer 3

▶English ◀ ▶English –On Time: Set the hour, minute. –Volume: Set the desired volume level. –Source: Select TV or USB content to be played when the TV

◀ ▶English ◀English NNOTE ●If there is no music file on the USB device or the folder containing a music file is not selected, the Timer function does

▶English ◀ ▶English ●Off Timer 1 / Off Timer 2 / Off Timer 3: Three different off timer settings can be made. You must set the clock first.Setup: Sel

◀ ▶English ◀English ❑Locking Programme OMENUm → System → Security → ENTERE Security NThe PIN input screen appears before the setup screen. NEnter y

▶English ◀ ▶English ❑Picture In Picture (PIP) OMENUm → System → PIP → ENTERE PIPYou can watch the TV tuner and one external video source simultaneou

◀ ▶English ◀English ●PIP settingsMain picture Sub pictureComponent1, Component2, HDMI1/DVI, HDMI2, HDMI3, HDMI4, PCTV, AV1, AV2 for LCD 550 series a

▶English ◀ ▶English ❑Economical Solutions OMENUm → System → ENTERE Eco Solution ●Energy Saving (Off / Low / Medium / High / Picture Off) t: This adj

◀ ▶English ◀English Channel Manager OCONTENT → Channel Manager → ENTEREAdd or edit the favourite channel and set the channels to Lock, Edit Channel

◀ ▶English ◀English ●No-Signal Power Off (Off / 15 min / 30 min / 60 min):To avoid unnecessary energy consumption, set how long you want the TV to re

▶English ◀ ▶English ❑Other Features OMENUm → System → ENTERE Menu LanguageSet the menu language.1. Select Menu Language and press the ENTERE button

◀ ▶English ◀English General ●Game Mode (Off / On): When connecting to a game console such as PlayStation™ or Xbox™, you can enjoy a more realistic

▶English ◀ ▶English ●After connecting the game console, set Game Mode to On to prevent poor picture quality. ●If Game Mode is On: –Picture Mode is se

◀ ▶English ◀English Anynet+(HDMI-CEC)For details on set up options, refer to the “Anynet+(HDMI-CEC)” instructions.

▶English ◀ ▶English DivX® Video On DemandShows the registration code authorized for the TV. If you connect to the DivX web site and register, you c

◀ ▶English ◀English ❑Support Menu NMENUm → Support → ENTERE e-ManualYou can read the introduction and instructions about the TV features stored in y

▶English ◀ ▶English Self Diagnosis NSelf Diagnosis might take few seconds, this is part of the normal operation of the TV. ●Picture Test (Yes / No)

◀ ▶English ◀English Software UpgradeSoftware Upgrade can be performed by downloading the latest firmware from “www.samsung.com” to a USB memory devi

▶English ◀ ▶English Installing the Latest Version ●By USB: Insert a USB drive containing the firmware upgrade file, downloaded from “www.samsung.com,”

▶English ◀ ▶English Channel Status Display IconsIcon OperationsaAn analogue channel.cA channel selected. FA channel set as a favourite.\A locked chann

◀ ▶English ◀English ●By Online for LCD 550 series and above : Upgrade the software using the Internet. NFirst, configure your network. For detailed

▶English ◀ ▶English Contact SamsungView this information when your TV does not work properly or when you want to upgrade the software. You can find

◀ ▶English ◀English ❑Using the My DownloadsEnjoy photos, music and movie files saved on a USB Mass Storage Class (MSC) device and your PC.1. Press t

▶English ◀ ▶English ❑Connecting a USB Device1. Turn on your TV.2. Connect a USB device containing photo, music and movie files to the USB jack on t

◀ ▶English ◀English NIt might not work properly with unLicenced multimedia files. NNeed-to-Know List before using My Downloads. ●MTP (Media Transfer P

▶English ◀ ▶English ●USB (HDD) is not supported. for LCD 450 series and LCD 480 series ●Connect a USB HDD to the dedicated port, USB 1 (HDD) port

◀ ▶English ◀English ●MP3 files with DRM that have been downloaded from a non-free site cannot be played. Digital Rights Management (DRM) is a technol

▶English ◀ ▶English ●If an over-power warning message is displayed while you are connecting or using a USB device, the device may not be recognized o

◀ ▶English ◀English ●If a USB extension cable is used, the USB device may not be recognised or the files on the device may not be read. ●If a USB dev

▶English ◀ ▶English ❑ Connecting to the PC through network for LCD 550 Series and above You can play pictures, music and videos saved on your PC t