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LN-R408D TFT-LCD TELEVISION BN68-00803A-00 This device is a Class B digital apparatus. Register your product at www.samsung.com/global/register - Samsung LN-R408D | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 2
remain varied and as a result the borders may leave traces. Do not leave the screen in pause mode for extended periods of time as you may experience temporary or permanent image burn. • Digital Ready TV: When the TV receives HD-grade signals (and the set-top box output is 1080i). When you watch - Samsung LN-R408D | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 3
(regular) broadcast on a wide-screen TV (with the 4:3 screen mode selected). • When you watch a DVD, CD or a video in wide-screen (21:9) format on a wide-screen (16:9) TV. • When you connect a computer or a game console to the TV and select the 4:3 screen mode. Although digital broadcasting must - Samsung LN-R408D | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 4
Information List of Features 1 List of Parts 1 Familiarizing Yourself with Your New TV 2 Buttons on the Lower-Right Part of the Panel 2 Rear Panel Jacks 3 Remote Control 4 Installing Batteries in the Remote Control 6 If the remote control doesn't work 6 Chapter 2: Connections Connecting VHF - Samsung LN-R408D | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 5
the Channel Lists 62 Fine Tuning Analog Channels 63 Checking the Digital-Signal Strength 64 LNA (Low Noise Amplifier 65 Chapter 7: PC Display Using Your TV as a Computer (PC) Display 66 Setting Up Your PC Software (Based on Windows XP 66 How to Auto Adjust 67 Adjusting the Screen Quality 68 - Samsung LN-R408D | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 6
105 Channel List Reorganization 106 Chapter 10: Appendix Identifying Problems 107 Disconnecting the stand 109 Installing the Wall Mount Kit 110 Using the Anti-Theft Kensington Lock 111 Using Your TV in Another Country 111 CableCARD and Digital Cable Ready TVs 112 Specifications 113 Display - Samsung LN-R408D | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 7
implement perfect digital sound and picture quality. - The Anynet system enables you to easily control Samsung audio-video (AV) devices from this TV. List of Parts Please make sure the following items are included with your LCD TV. If any items are missing, contact your dealer. Remote Control (BN59 - Samsung LN-R408D | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 8
highlight various items on the on-screen menu. (POWER) Press to turn the TV on and off. POWER INDICATOR Blinks and turns off when the power is on and lights up in stand-by mode. REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR Aim the remote control towards this spot on the TV. LIGHT DETECTING SENSOR Adjusts the brightness - Samsung LN-R408D | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 9
HDMI/DVI IN terminal does not support PC. - No sound connection is needed for an HDMI to HDMI connection. ANT IN Connect to an antenna or to a cable TV system. (See page 7~10) CABLE CARD Insert the cableCARD into the slot. POWER INPUT Connect the supplied power cord. KENSINGTON LOCK Refer to "Using - Samsung LN-R408D | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 10
. You can also use your remote control to operate your VCR, Cable box, DVD player, or Samsung Set-Top box. POWER Turns the TV on and off. (See page 18) ANTENNA Press to select "AIR" or "CABLE". (See pages 7~10) GUIDE Press to display the on-screen Electronic Program Guide (EPG). (See page 98) Press - Samsung LN-R408D | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 11
Owner's Instructions". STILL Press to stop the action during a particular scene. Press again to resume normal video. (See page 40) P.SIZE Press to change the screen size. Pause - Fast/Forward RESET When your remote does not work, change the batteries and press the Reset button for 2-3 seconds before - Samsung LN-R408D | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 12
control can be used up to about 23 feet from the TV. (Assuming typical TV usage, the batteries last for about one year.) If the remote control doesn't work Check the following: 1. Is the TV power on? 2. Are the plus and minus ends of the batteries reversed? 3. Are the batteries drained? 4. Is - Samsung LN-R408D | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 13
CONNECTIONS Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas If your antenna has a set of leads that look like this, see "Antennas with 300-ohm Flat page 8. Antennas with 300-ohm Flat Twin Leads If you are using an off-air antenna "rabbit ears") that has 300-ohm twin flat leads, follow the directions below. 1 Place - Samsung LN-R408D | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 14
UHF VHF 2 Plug the combiner into the ANT 2 IN (AIR) terminal on the bottom of the rear panel. UHF VHF ANT 2 IN (AIR) Connecting Cable TV To connect to a cable TV system, follow the instructions below. Cable without a Cable Box 1 Plug the incoming cable into the ANT 1 IN(CABLE) terminal on the - Samsung LN-R408D | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 15
to the ANT 1 IN(CABLE) terminal on the back of the TV. ANT 1 IN (CABLE) Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles Some Channels If your cable box descrambles only some channels (such as premium channels), follow the instructions below. You will need a two-way splitter, an RF (A/B) switch, and - Samsung LN-R408D | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 16
on the RF (A/B) switch and the ANT 1 IN(CABLE) terminal on the rear of the TV. Incoming cable Splitter Cable Box RF (A/B) Switch ANT 1IN (CABLE) TV Rear After you have made this connection, set the A/B switch to the "A" position for normal viewing. Set the A/B switch to the "B" position - Samsung LN-R408D | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 17
the instructions on pages 7-10). Skip step 1 if you have not yet connected to an antenna or a cable system. 1 Unplug the cable or antenna from the back of the TV. ANT IN 2 Connect the cable or antenna to the ANTENNA IN terminal on the back of the VCR. Incoming Cable or Antenna VCR Rear Panel - Samsung LN-R408D | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 18
If your VCR is stereo, you must connect two cables. 5 Connect a video cable between the VIDEO OUT jack on the VCR and the AV IN [VIDEO] jack on the TV. VCR Rear Panel TV Rear Panel Audio Cable (Option) Video Cable (Option) RF Cable Follow the instructions in "Viewing a VCR or Camcorder Tape" to - Samsung LN-R408D | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 19
VCR Your Samsung TV can be connected to an S-Video signal from an S-VHS VCR. (This connection delivers a better picture as compared to a standard VHS VCR.) 1 To begin, follow steps 1-3 in the previous section to connect the antenna or cable to your VCR and your TV. VCR Rear Panel TV Rear Panel RF - Samsung LN-R408D | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 20
. DVD Player Rear Panel TV Rear Panel Audio Cable (Option) DVI to HDMI Cable (Option) * Each external input source device has a different back panel configuration. Connecting a DVD/Set-top Digital Copy Protection) coding feature installed, and supports multi-channel digital audio. English-14 - Samsung LN-R408D | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 21
Audio System. Digital Audio System Optical Cable (Option) TV Rear Panel Note: 5.1CH broadcasting is possible when it is connected to an external device supporting 5.1CH. For an explanation of Component video, see your Digital Audio System owner's manual. * Each external input source device has - Samsung LN-R408D | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 22
/DVD Home Theater Audio Cable (Option) TV Rear Panel Connecting a PC 1 PC Connect the D-Sub cable to "PC (PC IN)" on the rear of your set. 2 Connect the stereo Audio cable to "AUDIO (PC IN)" on the rear of your TFT-LCD and the other end to "Audio Out" of the sound card on your computer. D-Sub - Samsung LN-R408D | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 23
CONNECTIONS Connecting CableCARD You must obtain a CableCARD from a local cable service provider. TV Rear Panel Cable CARD RF Cable 1 Insert the CableCARD into the "CableCARD" slot and the message "CableCARD Inserted" is displayed on the screen. If the channel information does not exist, the message - Samsung LN-R408D | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 24
Three O P E R AT I O N Turning the TV On and Off Press the POWER button on the remote. You can also use the POWER button on the front of the panel. Changing Channels Using the Channel Buttons 1 Press the CH / buttons to change channels. When you press the CH / buttons, the TV changes channels in - Samsung LN-R408D | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 25
the current channel and the status of certain audio-video settings. 1 Press the INFO button on the remote control. The TV will display the channel, the type of sound, and the status of certain picture and sound settings. The on-screen displays disappear after about ten seconds. Press the INFO - Samsung LN-R408D | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 26
TV is initially powered on, two basic customer settings proceed automatically and subsequently: Setting Auto program, Clock. 1 Press the POWER button on the remote connected to ANT 1(CABLE), select "CABLE" and if it is connected to ANT 2 (AIR), select "AIR". • If both ANT 1 and ANT 2 are connected, - Samsung LN-R408D | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 27
or "IRC", press the ENTER button. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select "Start", then press the ENTER button to memorize the channels. 5 The TV will begin memorizing all of the available channels. After all the available channels are stored, the Auto program menu reappears. Press the ENTER button when - Samsung LN-R408D | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 28
O P E R AT I O N 6 Press the ENTER button. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select "Yes" or "No", then the ENTER button. "Select your time zone in which you live" menu is automatically displayed. 7 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to highlight the time zone for your local area (and to move the highlight to the - Samsung LN-R408D | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 29
the ENTER button. For further details on setting up options, refer to the previous page. Note • Plug and Play can only be accessed in the TV mode. English-23 - Samsung LN-R408D | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 30
E R AT I O N Memorizing the Channels Your TV can memorize and store all of the available channels for (manual). Selecting the Video Signal-source Before your television can begin memorizing the available channels, you must specify the type of signal source that is connected to the TV (i.e. - Samsung LN-R408D | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 31
2 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select "Auto Program", then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select the antenna connection, then press the ENTER button. • Air : "Air" antenna signal. • Cable : "Cable" antenna signal. • Air+Cable : "Air" and "Cable" antenna signals. English-25 - Samsung LN-R408D | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 32
O P E R AT I O N 4 After all the available channels are stored, the "Auto Program" menu reappears. Press the EXIT button to exit. English-26 - Samsung LN-R408D | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 33
O P E R AT I O N Adding and Erasing Channels (Manual Method) 1 Press the MENU button. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select "Channel", then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select " - Samsung LN-R408D | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 34
. Setting Up the Remote to Operate Your VCR 1 Turn off your VCR. 2 Press the MODE button and make sure that the VCR appears on the LCD screen. 3 Press the SET button on your TV's remote control. 4 Using the number buttons on your remote control, enter three digits of the VCR code listed on page 31 - Samsung LN-R408D | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 35
Operate Your Cable Box 1 Turn off your cable box. 2 Press the MODE button and make sure that the CATV appears on the LCD screen. 3 Press the SET button on your TV's remote control. 4 Using the number buttons on your remote control, enter three digits of the cable box code listed on page 31 of this - Samsung LN-R408D | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 36
the DVD code listed on page 31 of this manual for your brand of DVD. Make sure you enter three digits of the code, even if the first digit is a "0". If there is more than one code listed, try the first one. 5 Press the Power button on the remote control. Your DVD should turn on if your remote is set - Samsung LN-R408D | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 37
O P E R AT I O N Remote Control Codes VCR Brand Aiwa Curtis Mathes Funai GE Hitachi JC Penny Kenwood Magnavox Marantz NEC Panasonic Philco Philips Pioneer RCA Samsung Sanyo Sears Sharp Sony Sylvania Toshiba Code 025 002 017 007 008 021 025 056 064 066 025 017 002 021 005 056 019 025 041 042 002 - Samsung LN-R408D | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 38
the LCD, you can choose between the following sets of jacks: TV, AV, S-Video, Component 1, Component 2, PC, or HDMI on the TV's rear panel. • HDMI input can only be selected when the external device is turned on and connected via HDMI. Alternate method: Press the SOURCE button on the remote control - Samsung LN-R408D | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 39
1 Press the MENU button to display the on-screen menu. Press the ENTER button to select "Input". Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select "Edit Name", then pressthe ENTER button. 2 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select "AV", "S-Video", "Component1", "Component2", "PC", or "HDMI" input jack, then press the - Samsung LN-R408D | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 40
Chapter Four PICTURE CONTROL Using Automatic Picture Settings Your TV has four automatic picture settings ("Dynamic", "Standard", "Movie", and "Custom") that are preset at the factory. You can activate either Dynamic, Standard, Movie, or Custom by making a selection from - Samsung LN-R408D | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 41
PICTURE CONTROL 3 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select "Contrast", "Brightness", "Sharpness", "Color", Press the ENTER button. Press the EXIT button to exit. The Tint can be adjusted in any mode other than PC mode. • In the Component(480p, 720p, 1080i), DVI, HDMI mode, you can't adjust the Tint. • - Samsung LN-R408D | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 42
CONTROL Adjusting the Color Tone You can change the color of the entire screen according to your preference. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select "Picture", then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ENTER button. 3 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select - Samsung LN-R408D | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 43
button to display the menu. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select "Picture", then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select "DNIe Demo", then press the ENTER button. This function doesn't work when Source is in PC mode. 3 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select "Off" or "On - Samsung LN-R408D | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 44
CONTROL Changing the Screen Size Screen size selection depends on the type of video input. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select "Picture", then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select "Size", then press the ENTER button. 3 Press - Samsung LN-R408D | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 45
enlarged. Zoom2 The screen size when the Zoom1 screen is vertically enlarged. 4:3 Sets the picture to 4:3 normal mode. Note • In TV, VIDEO, S-VIDEO, and all COMPONENT modes, all screen modes can be selected. (16:9 • Panorama • Zoom1 • Zoom2 • 4:3). • In TV(DTV), DVI, PC, HDMI modes, only - Samsung LN-R408D | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 46
PICTURE CONTROL Freezing the Picture 1 Press the STILL button to freeze a moving picture. • Normal sound will still be heard. Press again to cancel. English-40 - Samsung LN-R408D | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 47
one TV channel in the main screen, and a different one in the PIP screen. Please see 'PIP Settings'below for details. You can use the PIP feature to simultaneously watch two video sources. Note: While V-Chip is in operation, the PIP function cannot be used. Activating Picture-in-Picture 1 Press - Samsung LN-R408D | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 48
PIP Settings Main Picture Sub Picture DTV DTV X ATV X ATV X X AV O X S-Video O X COM1 O X COM2 O X PC X X HDMI X O Note • ATV : Analog TV • DTV : Digital TV • COM1 : Component 1 • COM2 : Component 2 O: PIP operates X: PIP doesn't operate AV S-Video COM1 COM2 PC HDMI - Samsung LN-R408D | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 49
the PIP window. Press the ENTER buttons. • MAIN : AV, S-Video, COM1, COM2 PIP : TV(DTV) • MAIN : PC, HDMI PIP : TV(ATV) • The channel can be active when the sub picture is set to TV. Alternate method : Press the PIP Channel buttons under the remote's cover. Changing the Position of the PIP Window - Samsung LN-R408D | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 50
the EXIT button to exit. • When the PC is in energy saving mode, you cannot choose the PIP option. • You may notice that the picture in the PIP window becomes slightly unnatural when you use the main screen to view a game or karaoke. • You can adjust picture position only by using the size menu - Samsung LN-R408D | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 51
PICTURE CONTROL My Color Control My Color Control allows users to adjust colors to their preference by adjusting Pink, Blue and Green using the predefined settings (Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Pink, White, Standard, and Custom) without affecting other colors on the screen. Easy Control 1 Press the - Samsung LN-R408D | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 52
Control 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select "Picture", then press the ENTER button. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select "My Color Control", then settings in custom mode. This function doesn't work when the Source is in PC mode, or PIP is set to on. - Samsung LN-R408D | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 53
to display the menu. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select "Picture", then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select "Dynamic Contrast", then press the ENTER button. This function doesn't work when the Source is in PC mode, or PIP is set to on. 3 Press the UP/DOWN - Samsung LN-R408D | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 54
press the ENTER button. This function doesn't work when the Source is in PC mode. 3 Press the LEFT/RIGHT buttons to select "On", then press the ENTER button. Press the EXIT button to exit. Screen brightness is adjusted automatically depending on the brightness of the surrounding environment. You - Samsung LN-R408D | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 55
can use one of the "automatic" settings. See next page.) 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select "Sound", then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select "Equalizer", then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the LEFT/RIGHT buttons to select - Samsung LN-R408D | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 56
Sound Settings Your TV has automatic sound settings ("Standard", "Music", "Movie", "Speech", and "Custom") that are preset at the factory. Or, you can select "Custom," which automatically recalls your personalized sound . • Choose Music when watching music videos or concerts. • Choose Movie when - Samsung LN-R408D | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 57
XT is a patented SRS technology that solves the problem of playing 5.1 multichannel content over two speakers. Trusurround delivers a compelling, virtual surround sound experience through any two-speaker playback system, including internal television speakers. It is fully compatible with all - Samsung LN-R408D | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 58
CONTROL Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS) track - Digital The digital-TV transmission system is capable of simultaneous the UP/DOWN buttons to select "Sound", then press the ENTER button. Quick way to access the MTS menu: Just press the "MTS" button on the remote control. You can listen in a - Samsung LN-R408D | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 59
button. 2 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select "Multi-Track Options", then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select "Multi-Track Sound", then press the ENTER button. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select a setting you want, then press the ENTER button. Press the EXIT button to - Samsung LN-R408D | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 60
control Reduces the differences in volume level among broadcasters. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select "Sound", then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select "Auto Volume", then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the UP/DOWN buttons - Samsung LN-R408D | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 61
CONTROL Selecting the Internal Mute Sound output from the TV speakers is muted. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select "Sound", then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select "Internal Mute", then press the ENTER button. Press the UP - Samsung LN-R408D | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 62
Sound Format Digital sound can be output from the rear panel connector on your TV. The digital sound output is a connector labeled "Optical". After connecting exit. • PCM (Pulse Coded Modulation): this is for use with 2 channel AVamplifiers that do not support Dolby digital. DOLBY DIGITAL - Samsung LN-R408D | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 63
Setting the On/Off Melody A melody sound can be set to come on when the TV is powered On or Off. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select "Sound", then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select "Melody", then press the ENTER - Samsung LN-R408D | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 64
the ENTER button. Press the EXIT button to exit. Note • If the antenna is connected to ANT 1(CABLE), select "CABLE" and if it is connected to ANT2 or (AIR), select "AIR". • If both ANT 1 and ANT 2 are connected, select the antenna input you want. If the antenna input is not selected properly - Samsung LN-R408D | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 65
all channels. Clear All : Press to clear all channels. 3 To select the favorite channels you have set-up, press the FAV.CH button on the remote. English-59 - Samsung LN-R408D | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 66
buttons to select a letter, a number or a blank (Results in this sequence: A...Z, 0...9 blank). Press the button to switch to the next field digital broadcasting channels are automatically assigned and thus cannot be assigned by users. • When you use cable card to watch cable broadcasting, it - Samsung LN-R408D | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 67
then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select "Channel List", then press the ENTER button. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select "All" or the remote control. • Red button : Press to display the previous channel list page. Green button : Press to display the next channel list page - Samsung LN-R408D | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 68
to display the menu. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select "Channel", then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select "Channel List", then press the ENTER button. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select "Edit", then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select - Samsung LN-R408D | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 69
CONTROL Fine Tuning Analog Channels Use fine tuning to manually adjust a particular channel for optimal reception. 1 LEFT/RIGHT buttons to adjust the fine tuning. 4 To store the fine tuning setting in the TV's memory, press the ENTER button. To reset the fine tuning setting, press the button to - Samsung LN-R408D | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 70
CHANNEL CONTROL Checking the Digital-Signal Strength Unlike analog channels, which can vary in reception quality from "snowy" to clear, digital (HDTV) channels have either perfect reception quality or you will not receive them at all. So, unlike analog channels, you cannot fine tune a digital - Samsung LN-R408D | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 71
CHANNEL CONTROL LNA (Low Noise Amplifier) If the TV is operating in a weak-signal area, sometimes the LNA function can improve the reception (a low-noise preamplifier boosts the incoming signal). 1 Press the MENU button - Samsung LN-R408D | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 72
Using Your TV as a Computer (PC) Display Setting Up Your PC Software (Based on Windows XP) The Windows display-settings for a typical computer are shown below. The actual screens on your PC will probably be different, depending upon your particular version of Windows and your particular video card - Samsung LN-R408D | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 73
PC DISPLAY How to Auto Adjust Use the Auto Adjust function to have the TV set automatically adjust the video signals the monitor receives. The function also automatically fine-tunes the settings and adjusts the frequency values and positions. Note: This function does not work - Samsung LN-R408D | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 74
noise has been reduced, re-adjust the picture so that it is aligned on the center of screen. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select "Setup", then press the ENTER button. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select "PC" then press the ENTER button. 2 Press - Samsung LN-R408D | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 75
Changing the Screen Position 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select "Setup", then press the ENTER button. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select "PC" then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select "Position", then press the ENTER button - Samsung LN-R408D | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 76
DISPLAY Initializing the Screen Position or Color Settings 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select "Setup", then press the ENTER button. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select "PC", then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select "Reset", then - Samsung LN-R408D | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 77
Clock Setting the clock is necessary in order to use the various timer features of the TV. Also, you can check the time while watching the TV. (Just press the INFO button.) Option 1: Setting the Clock Manually 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select "Setup - Samsung LN-R408D | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 78
time will appear every time you press the INFO button. • You can set the hour and minute directly by pressing the number buttons on the remote control. English-72 - Samsung LN-R408D | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 79
TIME SETTING Option 2: Setting the Clock Automatically 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select "Setup", then press the ENTER button. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select "Time", then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ENTER button to select "Clock". 3 Press - Samsung LN-R408D | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 80
EXIT button to exit. Depending on the broadcast station and signal, the auto time may not be set correctly. If this occurs, set the time manually. Antenna or cable must be connected in order to set the time automatically. English-74 - Samsung LN-R408D | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 81
the Sleep Timer The sleep timer automatically shuts off the TV after a preset time (from 30 to 180 minutes). to access the sleep timer setting: Simply press the "SLEEP" button under the cover of the remote control. 2 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select "Sleep Timer", then press the ENTER button. - Samsung LN-R408D | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 82
time will appear every time you press the INFO button. • You can set the hour and minute directly by pressing the number buttons on the remote control. English-76 - Samsung LN-R408D | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 83
TIME SETTING 4 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select "Off Timer", then press the ENTER button. 5 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to adjust "Hour", then press the button to move to the next step. Set other items using the same method as above. Press the EXIT button to exit. English-77 - Samsung LN-R408D | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 84
Chapter Nine FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Selecting a Menu Language 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select "Setup", then press the ENTER button. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select "Language", then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select the - Samsung LN-R408D | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 85
to select "Picture", then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select "Film Mode", then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select "On", then press the ENTER button. Press the EXIT button to exit. Note • Film mode is supported in TV, VIDEO, S-VIDEO, and - Samsung LN-R408D | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 86
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 UP/DOWN buttons to select "Picture", then press the ENTER button - Samsung LN-R408D | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 87
FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Using the Color Weakness Enhancement Option This option adjusts the Red, Blue or Green color to enhance the image according to the user's particular color weakness. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select "Setup", then press the ENTER - Samsung LN-R408D | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 88
FUNCTION DESCRIPTION 4 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select the item you wish to change, then press the ENTER button. Press the LEFT/RIGHT buttons to change the value of the item, then press the ENTER button. Press the EXIT button to exit. English-82 - Samsung LN-R408D | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 89
FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Viewing Closed Captions (On-Screen Text Messages) - Analog The Analog Caption function operates in either analog RF channel mode or external signal mode. 1 Press the MENU button to display the - Samsung LN-R408D | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 90
the EXIT button to exit. • The default is "CC1". CC1 : The Primary Synchronous Caption Service. These are captions in the primary language that must be in sync with the sound, preferably matched to a specific frame. CC2 : The Special Non-Synchronous Use Captions. This channel carries data that is - Samsung LN-R408D | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 91
FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Viewing Closed Captions (On-Screen Text Messages) - Digital The Digital Captions function operates on digital channels. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to - Samsung LN-R408D | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 92
FUNCTION DESCRIPTION 4 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select "Caption Mode", then press the ENTER button. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select submenu (Service1~Service6, CC1~CC4 or Text1~Text4) you want, the press the ENTER button. 5 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select "Caption Options", then press - Samsung LN-R408D | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 93
each of "Size", "Font Style", "Foreground Color", "Bakcground color", "Foreground Opacity", and "Background Opacity" to its default. Alternate method: Press the CAPTION button on the remote control repeatedly to select "On" or "Off". English-87 - Samsung LN-R408D | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 94
FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Menu Transparency Level Adjusts the transparency of the menu screen. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select "Setup", then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the UP/DOWN - Samsung LN-R408D | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 95
FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Setting the Function Help Displays help on the menu functions. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select "Setup", then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select "Function Help", then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the - Samsung LN-R408D | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 96
new PIN" screen appears. Re-enter the same 4 digits. When the Confirm screen disappears, your PIN has been memorized. Press the EXIT button to exit. English-90 If you forget the PIN, press the remote-control buttons in the following sequence, which resets the pin to 0-0-0-0 : Power Off. → Mute - Samsung LN-R408D | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 97
UP/DOWN buttons to select "V-Chip", then press the ENTER button. The message "Enter PIN" will appear. Enter your 4 digit PIN number. 3 The "V-Chip" screen will appear. To enable the V-Chip feature, press the ENTER button so that the "V-Chip Lock" field is "On". (Pressing the UP/DOWN buttons - Samsung LN-R408D | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 98
Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select "TV Parental Guidelines", then press the ENTER button. 4 The "TV Parental Guidelines" screen will appear. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select one of the six aged based categories: TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG TV-14 TV-MA Young children Children 7 and over General - Samsung LN-R408D | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 99
the MENU button to clear all the screens. (Or proceed to the next section, and set up additional restrictions based on the MPAA codes.) Note • These categories consist of two separate groups: TV-Y and TV-Y7 (young children through age 7), and TV-G through TV-MA (everybody else). The restrictions for - Samsung LN-R408D | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 100
Picture Association of America (MPAA) system, and its main application is for movies. When the V-Chip lock is on, the TV will automatically block any programs that are coded with objectionable ratings (either MPAA or TV number. 3 The "V-Chip" screen will appear. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select - Samsung LN-R408D | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 101
FUNCTION DESCRIPTION 4 The "MPAA Rating" screen will appear. Repeatedly press the UP/DOWN buttons to select a particular MPAA category. Pressing the UP/DOWN buttons will cycle through the MPAA categories: G PG - Samsung LN-R408D | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 102
the V-Chip Blocks a Channel ("Emergency Escape") If the TV is tuned to a restricted channel, the V-Chip will block it. The screen will go blank and the following message will appear: 1 Enter your PIN number. To resume normal viewing, tune to a different channel using CH or CH button. Under certain - Samsung LN-R408D | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 103
Guide Your TV has an "Electronic Program Guide" to help you navigate through all the possible viewing options. The EPG supplies information, such as program lists can use the GUIDE button on the remote control to display the Electronic Program Guide. The EPG begins its list with the channel that - Samsung LN-R408D | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 104
the UP/DOWN buttons to select "Default Guide", then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select "Mini Guide" or "Full Guide", then press the ENTER button. • Mini Guide : Displays the guide for one channel. • Full Guide : Displays the guide for all channels. Press the EXIT button - Samsung LN-R408D | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 105
by pressing the UP/DOWN buttons and press the INFO button on the remote control. • ENTER button : Press to watch the current program or to add the program to reminder list. • Red button : Press to switch to the program guide for all channels. Press again to switch to the program information for - Samsung LN-R408D | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 106
to display the menu. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select "Guide", then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select "Full Guide", then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the Green button to : Press to watch the current program or to add the program to reminder list. English-100 - Samsung LN-R408D | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 107
on the program information is subject to the time information sent from the broadcasting station, so it may differ from the actual time. • Press the GUIDE button on the remote control to view the program information for all channels. However, this function is available only when the default program - Samsung LN-R408D | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 108
buttons to select "Mini Guide". Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select programs you would like to see, then press the enter button. The symbol "✔" will be displayed. Each press of the ENTER button will switch between "Reminded" and "Clear". Press the EXIT button to exit. Reminder List Note • Up to - Samsung LN-R408D | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 109
1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select "Guide", then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select "Reminder List", then press the ENTER button. To remove the scheduled programs 1 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select a program to be removed - Samsung LN-R408D | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 110
with a CableCARD provided by a local cable service provider. Prior to accessing this menu, a CableCARD should be connected to the rear panel of the TV. For detailed connection instructions refer to the "Connecting CableCARD" section of this manual. Displaying CableCARD related information Accessing - Samsung LN-R408D | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 111
FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Using the CableCARD Setup Function Sets up the relevant options for CableCARD. CableCARD Reset Resets CableCARD when the channels provided by CableCARD are not available. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select "Setup", then press the - Samsung LN-R408D | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 112
Reorganization Deletes and reorganizes the channel list provided by the Cable Company and authorized by the CableCARD. 1 Press the MENU button to DOWN buttons to select "CableCARD Setup", then press the ENTER button. 3 Press DOWN to select "Channel List Reorganization", then PressENTER . English-106 - Samsung LN-R408D | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 113
these troubleshooting tips apply, call your nearest Samsung service center. Identifying Problems Problem Poor picture Poor sound quality. No picture or sound. No sound or sound is too low at maximum volume. Picture rolls vertically. The TV operates erratically. The TV won't turn on. Remote control - Samsung LN-R408D | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 114
the display settings. when you have a computer connected to the PC input. NOTE: Your TV supports multiscan display functions within the following frequency domain: Horizontal frequency (kHz) Vertical frequency (Hz) PC Maximum refresh rate (at 60Hz) LN-R408D 30~60 60~75 1360 x 768 Image is - Samsung LN-R408D | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 115
APPENDIX Disconnecting the stand 1 Remove four screws from the back of the TV. 2 Separate the stand from the TV. 3 Cover the bottom hole with a cap. English-109 - Samsung LN-R408D | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 116
Screw: 3EA Installation Guide How to assemble the Connect wall-bracket to the wall with wood screws after fitting anchors into the wall-bracket . Note: If the bracket is not firmly fixed to the wall, LCD TV can fall off. 2 Turn the power off and unplug the power cord from the outlet. Place the TV - Samsung LN-R408D | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 117
manufacturer. Please refer to the manual provided with the Kensington lock for proper use. Cable Figure 2 Figure 1 1. Insert the locking device into the Kensington slot on the LCD TV (Figure 1), and turn it in the locking direction (Figure 2). 2. Connect the Kensington lock cable. 3. Fix - Samsung LN-R408D | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 118
or CableCARD may display messages on the TV screen to help or give you further information. Please contact your local cable provider for more information on service availability and how to acquire a CableCARD. Note • This television receiver supports the copy protection system regulated by DTLA - Samsung LN-R408D | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 119
APPENDIX Specifications Model Panel Size Display Size Type Pixel Pitch Viewing Angle Frequency Horizontal Vertical Display Color Display Resolution Input Signal Sync Signal Video Signal Video Color System Video System Component Video In Audio In Power Supply Input Power Consumption Normal Power - Samsung LN-R408D | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 120
adjust the mode by referring to your videocard user guide; otherwise there may be no video. For the display modes listed below, the screen image has been optimized during manufacture. Mode 175 28.322 25.175 28.560 31.500 31.500 40.000 50.000 49.500 45.500 65.000 75.000 78.434 78.
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LN-R408D
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