Samsung UE26EH4000WXXC manual Getting Started, Connections, Remote Control, Channel Menu

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Getting Started

Accessories

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

Input Cables (Sold Separately)

Plug & Play

When you turn the TV on for the first time, 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.

✎✎ Connecting the power cord and antenna. (refer to ‘Connections’)

Connections

Remote Control

✎✎ This remote control has Braille points on the Power, Channel, and Volume buttons and can be used by visually impaired persons.

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.

Contact SAMSUNG WORLDWIDE

If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care Centre.

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 ghosting of LED screen, 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.

TV Controller (Panel Key)

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Displays the main on-screen menu.

Views the Media Play. MEDIA.P

Quickly select frequently used functions.

Selects the on-screen menu items and changes the values seen on the menu.

Returns to the previous menu.

HDMI

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Changes channels.

Displays channel lists on the screen. Selects the HDMI mode directly.

Displays information on the TV screen.

Exits the menu.

Use these buttons according to the direction on screen.

Use these buttons in a specific feature.

xxIf 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.

✎✎ Be careful when you contact the TV because some parts can be somewhat hot.

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Selects the Source( ) by moving the controller in Selecting the Source ( ) the function menu screen. The Source List screen

appears.

✎✎ Exits the menu when pressing the controller more than 1 second.

✎✎ When selecting the function by moving the controller to the up/down/left/ right directions, be sure not to press the controller. If you press it first, you cannot operate it to move the up/down/left/right directions.

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Viewing the HD Connection Guide

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

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Enjoy your TV.

Press the ENTEREbutton.

Display Modes (HDMI/DVI Input)

Optimal resolution is 1366 X 768 @ 60 Hz.

Installing batteries (Battery size: AAA)

✎✎ NOTE

xxUse the remote control within 23 feet from TV.

xxBright light may affect the performance of the remote control. Avoid using nearby special fluorescent light or neon signs.

xxThe Colour and shape may vary depending on the model.

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reselect the sound standard required.

Channel Mode

Channels will be switched within the favourite or memorised channel

Picture Options

■■Colour Tone (Cool / Standard / Warm1 / Warm2)

Eco Solution

■■Energy Saving t(Off / Low / Medium / High / Picture

Support Menu

❑❑ Seeing Channels

Channel List

Select a channel in the All Channels, Added Channels, Favourites or Programmed screen by pressing the ▲ / ▼ buttons, and pressing the ENTERE button. Then you can watch the selected channel.

■■ All Channels: Shows all currently available channels.

■■ Added Channels: Shows all added channels.

■■* Favourites: Shows all favourite channels.

■■ Programmed: Shows all currently reserved Programmes.

✎✎ Using the remote control buttons with the Channel List xxGreen (Zoom): Enlarges or shrinks a channel number.

xxYellow (Select): Selects multiple channel lists. Select desired channels and press the Yellow button to set all the selected channels at the same time. The c mark appears to the left of the selected channels.

xxT (Tools): Displays the Channel List option menu. (The Options menus may differ depending on the situation.)

Channel Status Display icons

IconsOperations

cA channel selected.

*A channel set as a favourites. \ A locked channel.

) A reserved programme.

❑❑ Retuning Channels

✎✎ Channel mode

xxP (Programme): When tuning is complete, the broadcasting stations in your area have been assigned to position numbers from P0 to P99. You can select a channel by entering the position number in this mode.

xxC (aerial channel mode) / S (cable channel mode): These two modes allow you to select a channel by entering the assigned number for each aerial broadcasting station or cable channel.

Channel List Option Menu t

Set each channel using the Channel List menu options (Add/ Delete, Add to Favourite/Delete from Favourite, Timer Viewing, Lock/Unlock, Edit Channel Name, Sort, Select All/Deselect All, Auto Store). Option menu items may differ depending on the channel status.

Set each channel using the Channel List menu options. Option menu items may differ depending on the channel status.

■■Add / Delete: Delete or add a channel to display the channels you want.

✎✎ All deleted channels will be shown on the All Channels menu.

✎✎ A gray-Coloured channel indicates the channel has been deleted.

✎✎ The Add menu only appears for deleted channels.

✎✎ Delete a channel from the Added Channels or Favourites menu in the same manner.

■■Add to Favourite / Delete from Favourite t: Set channels you watch frequently as favourites

■■Timer Viewing: You can set a desired channel to be displayed automatically at the set time; even when you are watching another channel. Set the current time first to use this function.

■■Edit Channel Name: Assign your own channel name.

■■Sort: This operation allows you to change the programme numbers of the stored channels. This operation may be necessary after using the auto store.

■■Lock / Unlock: Lock a channel so that the channel cannot be selected and viewed.

✎✎ This function is available only when the Channel Lock is set to On.

list.

■■Added Channels: Shows all added channels.

■■Favourite Ch.: Shows all favourite channels.

Fine Tune

If the reception is clear, you do not have to fine tune the channel, as this is done automatically during the search and store operation. If the signal is weak or distorted, fine tune the channel manually.

✎✎ Fine tuned channels that have been saved are marked with an asterisk “*” on the right-hand side of the channel number in the channel banner.

✎✎ To reset the fine-tuning, select Reset.

Picture Menu

Mode t

Select your preferred picture type.

■■Dynamic: Suitable for a bright room.

■■Standard: Suitable for a normal environment.

■■Movie: Suitable for watching movies in a dark room.

Backlight / Contrast / Brightness / Sharpness / Colour / Tint (G/R)

Your television has several setting options for picture quality control.

Advanced Settings

(available in Standard / Movie mode)

Compared to previous models, new Samsung TVs have a more precise picture.

■■Colour Space (Auto / Native): Adjusts the range of colours available to create the image.

■■White Balance: Adjust the colour temperature for a more natural picture.

R-Offset / G-Offset / B-Offset: Adjust each colour’s (red, green, blue) darkness.

R-Gain / G-Gain / B-Gain: Adjust each colour’s (red, green, blue) brightness.

✎✎ Warm1 or Warm2 will be deactivated when the picture mode is Dynamic.

■■Size: Your cable box/satellite receiver may have its own set of screen sizes as well. However, we highly recommend you use 16:9 mode most of the time.

16:9: Sets the picture to 16:9 wide mode.

Wide Zoom: Magnifies the picture size more than 4:3. ✎✎ Adjusts the Position by using ▲, ▼ buttons.

Zoom: Magnifies the 16:9 wide pictures vertically to fit the screen size.

4:3: Sets the picture to basic (4:3) mode.

✎✎ Do not watch in 4:3 format for a long time. Traces of borders displayed on the left, right and centre of the screen may cause image retention (screen burn) which are not covered by the warranty.

Screen Fit: Displays the full image without any cut-off when HDMI (720p / 1080i / 1080p) or Component (1080i / 1080p) signals are inputted.

✎✎ NOTE

xxAfter selecting Screen Fit in HDMI (1080i / 1080p) or Component (1080i / 1080p) mode: Adjusts the Position or Size by using ▲, ▼, ◄, ► button.

xxDepending on the input source, the picture size options may vary.

xxThe available items may differ depending on the selected mode.

xxSettings can be adjusted and stored for each external device connected to an input on the TV.

xxIf you use the Screen Fit function with HDMI 720p input, 1 line will be cut at the top, bottom, left and right as in the overscan function.

■■Digital Noise Filter (Off / Low / Medium / High / Auto): If the broadcast signal received by your TV is weak, you can activate the Digital Noise Filter feature to reduce any static and ghosting that may appear on the screen.

✎✎ When the signal is weak, try other options until the best picture is displayed.

■■HDMI Black Level (Normal / Low): Selects the black level on the

Mode t

■■Standard: Selects the normal sound mode.

■■Music: Emphasizes music over voices.

■■Movie: Provides the best sound for movies.

■■Clear Voice: Emphasizes voices over other sounds.

■■Amplify: Increase the intensity of high-frequency sound to allow a better listening experience for the hearing impaired.

Equalizer

(standard sound mode only)

■■Balance: Adjusts the balance between the right and left speaker. ■■100Hz / 300Hz / 1KHz / 3KHz / 10KHz (Bandwidth Adjustment):

Adjusts the level of specific bandwidth frequencies. ■■Reset: Resets the equalizer to its default settings.

SRS TruSurround HD t

(standard sound mode only)

This function provides a virtual 5.1 channel surround sound experience through a pair of speakers using HRTF (Head Related Transfer Function) technology.

Auto Volume

Because each broadcasting station has its own signal conditions, the volume may fluctuate each time channel is changed. This feature lets you automatically adjust the volume of the desired channel by lowering the sound output when the modulation signal is high or by raising the sound output when the modulation signal is low.

Selecting the Sound Mode t

When you set to Dual l-ll, the current sound mode is displayed on the screen.

❑❑ Setting the Time

Time

✎✎ The current time will appear every time you press the INFO button.

■■Clock Set: Set the Day, Month, Year, Hour, Minute. ■■Sleep Timer t

Automatically shuts off the TV after a preset period of time. (30, 60, 90, 120, 150 and 180 minutes).

✎✎ To cancel Sleep Timer, select Off.

Timer 1 / Timer 2 / Timer 3

Three different on / off timer settings can be made. You must set the clock first.

■■On Time / Off Time: Set the hour, minute and Activate / Inactivate. (To activate the timer with the setting you have chosen, set to Activate.)

■■Volume: Set the desired volume level.

■■Contents: When the On Time is activated, you can turn on a specific channel or play back contents such as photo or audio files.

-TV/USB: Select TV or USB. (Make sure that an USB device is connected to your TV.)

-Antenna: Displays the current antenna source.

-Channel: Select the desired channel.

-Music/Photo: Select the folder containing MP3/JPEG files on the USB device.

✎✎ The maximum displayed number of files, including sub folders, in one folder of USB storage device is 2000.

✎✎ The media may not be playing smoothly when using the device lower than USB 2.0.

■■Repeat: Select Once, Everyday, Mon~Fri, Mon~Sat, Sat~Sun or Manual to set at your convenience. If you select Manual, you can set up the day you want to activate the timer.

Security

✎✎ The PIN input screen appears before the setup screen.

✎✎ Enter your 4-digit PIN, the default of which is “0-0-0-0”. Change

Off) : This adjusts the brightness of the TV in order to reduce power consumption. If you select Picture Off, the screen is turned off, but the sound remains on. Press any button except volume button to turn on the screen.

■■No Signal Power Off (Off / 15 min / 30 min / 60 min): To avoid unnecessary energy consumption, set how long you want the TV to remain on if it’s not receiving a signal.

✎✎ Disabled when the PC is in power saving mode.

■■Auto Power Off (Off / On): The TV will be automatically turned off when no user operation is received for 4 hours.

Auto Protection Time

■■Auto Protection Time (Off / 2 hours / 4 hours / 8 hours / 10 hours): If the screen remains idle with a still image for a certain period of time defined by the user, the screen saver is activated to prevent the formation of ghost images on the screen.

General

■■Game Mode (Off/On): When connecting to a game console such as PlayStation™ or Xbox™, you can enjoy a more realistic gaming experience by selecting the game mode.

xxPrecautions and limitations for game mode

--To disconnect the game console and connect another external device, set Game Mode to Off in the setup menu.

--If you display the TV menu in Game Mode, the screen shakes slightly.

xxGame Mode is not available in TV mode.

xxAfter connecting the game console, set Game Mode to On to prevent poor picture quality. Unfortunately, you may notice reduced picture quality

■■Melody: Set so that a melody plays when the TV is turned off, Low, Medium and High.

✎✎ The Melody does not play.

--When no sound is output from the TV because the MUTE button has been pressed.

--When no sound is output from the TV because the volume has been reduced to minimum with the VOL – button.

--When the TV is turned off by Sleep Timer function.

Self Diagnosis

■■Picture Test: Use to check for picture problems. If the problem continues to occur, check the colour pattern.

■■Sound Test: Use the built-in melody sound to check for sound problems.

■■Reset: Reset all settings to the factory defaults.

✎✎ The PIN input screen appears before the setup screen.

✎✎ Enter your 4-digit PIN. Change the PIN using the Change PIN option.

Software Upgrade

Software Upgrade can be performed by downloading the latest firmware from “www.samsung.com” to a USB memory device.

HD Connection Guide

Refer to this information when connecting external devices to the TV.

Contact Samsung

View this information when your TV does not work properly or when you want to upgrade the software. You can find information regarding our call centres, and how to download products and software.

Reset: Resets the White Balance to its default settings. ■■Gamma: Adjusts the primary colour intensity.

■■Dynamic Contrast (Off / Low / Medium / High): Adjusts the screen contrast.

■■Black Tone (Off / Dark / Darker / Darkest): Select the black level to adjust the screen depth.

■■Flesh Tone: Emphasize pink “Flesh Tone”.

■■Motion Lighting (Off / On): Reduce power consumption by brightness control adapted motion.

✎✎ Only available in Standard mode.

screen to adjust the screen depth.

✎✎ Available only in HDMI mode (RGB signals).

■■Film Mode (Off / Auto): Sets the TV to automatically sense and process film signals from all sources and adjust the picture for optimum quality.

✎✎ Available in TV mode, AV, COMPONENT (480i / 1080i) and HDMI (480i / 1080i).

■■LED Motion Plus (Off / On): Removes drag from fast scenes with a lot of movement to provide a clear picture.

Picture Reset

Resets your current picture mode to its default settings.

■■Reset Picture Mode: Returns all picture values in the currently selected mode to the default settings.

✎✎ If the stereo signal is weak and an automatic switching, occurs, then switch to the mono.

✎✎ Only activated in stereo sound signal.

✎✎ This function is available for all input sources.

Sound Reset

■■Reset All: Reset all sound settings to the factory defaults.

the PIN using the Change PIN option.

xxChild Lock (Off / On): Lock channels in Channel List, to prevent unauthorized users, such as children, from watching unsuitable programme.

✎✎ Only available when the Input source is set to TV. xxChange PIN: Change your password required to set up the TV.

✎✎ If you forget the PIN code, press the remote control buttons in the following sequence in Standby mode, which resets the PIN to “0-0-0-0”: MUTE → 8 → 2 → 4 → POWER (on).

Language

Set the menu language.

✎✎ Select Language and press the ENTERE button.