Samsung tv ln40a650a1fxza manual

Each PC has a different back panel configuration. When connecting a PC, match the color of the connection terminal to the cable. When the TV is initially powered on, basic settings proceed automatically and subsequently. The Screen Saver is activated if there is no operating signal for longer than 15 minutes. If you have Digital cable, select the cable system signal source for both Analog and Digital. Contact your local cable company to identify the type of cable system that exists in your particular area.

The TV will begin memorizing all of the available channels. After all the available channels are stored, it starts to remove scrambled channels see page The Auto program menu then reappears. See page If you have received a digital signal, the time will be set automatically. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the CH or CH button to change channels. You will see all the channels that the TV has memorized The TV must have memorized at least three channels.

You will not see channels that were either erased or not memorized. See page 16 to memorize channels. Press the number buttons to go directly to a channel. For example, to select channel 27 , press 2 , then 7.

Using the Button. The button is used to select stations that broadcast a digital signal. For example, for Channel , press 7 , then , then 1. To quickly switch between two channels that are far apart, tune to one channel, then use the number button to select the second channel. At any time, you can cut off the sound using the MUTE button. Press MUTE button and the sound cuts off. The display identifies the current channel and the status of certain audio-video settings.

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. Press the INFO button once more or wait approximately 10 seconds and the display disappears automatically. With the power on, press the MENU button. The main menu appears on the screen. Press the EXIT button to exit. The on-screen menus disappear from the screen after about one minute.

You can use the Tools button to select your frequently used functions quickly and easily. For a more detailed description of each function, refer to the corresponding page. Your TV can memorize and store all of the available channels for both "off-air" Air and "Cable" channels. After the available channels are memorized, use the CH or CH button to scan through the channels. This eliminates the need to change channels by entering the channel digits.

There are three steps for memorizing channels: selecting a broadcast source, memorizing the channels automatic and adding or deleting channels Channel Lists.

Before your television can begin memorizing the available channels, you must specify the type of signal source that is connected to the TV i. ENTER button. When selecting the Cable TV system:. At this point the signal source has been selected. The TV begins memorizing all available stations.

After all the available channels are stored, it start to remove scrambled channels see page Auto Program? Enter Return. Use to select the input source of your choice. You can choose only those external devices that are connected to the TV. Name the device connected to the input jacks to make your input source selection easier. You can activate either Dynamic, Standard, Movie by making a selection from the menu.

Move Enter Return. Your television has several setting options that allow you to control the picture quality. Settings can be adjusted and stored for each external device you have connected to an input of the TV.

Refer to page Occasionally, you may want to change the size of the image on your screen. Your TV comes with six screen size options, each designed to work best with specific types of video input. Your cable box or satellite receiver may have its own set of screen sizes as well. In general, though, you should view the TV in mode as much as possible.

Temporary image retention may occur when viewing a static image on the set for more than two hours. You can initialize the setting. O Alternately, you can press the P. SIZE button on the remote control repeatedly to change the picture size. 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. The TV can be set to automatically sense and process film signals from all sources and adjust the picture for optimum quality.

Each mode can be reset. If you make any changes to the "Equalizer" settings, the sound mode is automatically switched to the "Custom" mode. TruSurround delivers a compelling, virtual surround sound experience through any two-speaker playback system, including internal television speakers.

It is fully compatible with all multichannel formats. The digital-TV transmission system is capable of simultaneous transmission of many audio tracks for example, simultaneous translations of the program into foreign languages. You can listen in a language other than your chosen language by pressing the MTS button.

You can only select the language from among the actual languages being broadcast. You can listen in a language other than the Preferred language by pressing the MTS button on the remote control. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. The Clear Scrambled Channel function is used to filter out scrambled channels afterAuto Program is completed. To stop searching scrambled channels:.

The mark will disappear. The mark will appear and the channel will be added. The " " symbol will be highlighted and the channel will be set as a Favorite. Only memorized channels can be set as favorite channels. To select the favorite channels you have set up, press the FAV. CH button on the remote control. The current channel is added to or deleted from Favorites. You can display a list of all channels, added channels or your favorite channels.

To toggle between your all channels, add channels or favorite channels,. Channels can be labeled so that their call letters appear whenever the channel is selected. Repeat the process to select the last three digits. The names of digital broadcasting channels are automatically assigned and cannot be labelled. If you do not store the fine-tuned channel in memory, adjustments are not saved. Only analog TV channels can be fine tuned. Also, you can check the time while watching the TV. Just press the Info button.

Page 40 Setting the Sleep timer The sleep timer automatically shuts off the TV after a preset time 30, 60, 90, , and minutes. Setup 1. When watching TV at night, set the "Energy Saving" mode option to "High" to reduce eye fatigue as well as power consumption. Page Wiselink Bulk-Only Transport device. Before connecting your device to the TV, please back up your files to prevent them from damage or loss of data.

P ress the mEnu button. File 4 File 5 File Page 50 using the option menu 1. Refer to page 44 2. The saved file information is displayed as a folder or file.

Page Recording recording you can make a recording of a tV program using a recorder. Press the rEC button. Recording begins. Only when the Anynet enabled recording device is connected. You can record the source streams by selecting "Record" after pressing the toolS button. Pressing the rEC button will record whatever you are currently watching. Page Troubleshooting Appendix 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. Vertical bars appear to flicker, Adjust the Coarse tuning and then adjust the Fine tuning. Screen is black and power On your computer check: Power, Signal Cable.

Two or more people should carry the TV. Page Wall Mount Kit Specifications Vesa Do not use fasten the screws too strongly, this may damage the product or cause the product to fall, leading to personal injury. Samsung is not liable for these kinds of accidents. Samsung is not liable for product damage or personal injury when a non-VESA or non-specified wall mount is used or the consumer fails to follow the product installation instructions.

The appearance and locking method may differ from the illustration depending on the manufacturer. Refer to the manual provided with the Kensington Lock for proper use. P ara empezar, siga los Permite seleccionar la fuente de entrada que se prefiera. An oscilloscope can also be used to verify the SMPS circuit is oscillating. Simply holding the oscilloscope probe in the area of the switching transformer will show screen activity if the switching action is taking place.

Measuring the SMPS output with standard equipment is not recommended as this is high voltage and at a high frequency. Symptom: Intermittent LCD Video Troubleshooting Troubleshooting intermittent video problems can be time consuming, but these tips may help narrow down the cause of an intermittent video problem. The very first thing to do is to make sure the customer does not have OSD. They can verify this by just pressing Menu or Volume on their TV remote control.

The next step when encountering an intermittent video problem is to find out if the backlights are on when the set loses video. You can probably obtain this information from the customer before you schedule the call. Ask if they noticed if the screen is completely black or if it is lit up slightly when the video goes out. They may be able to notice it better if they stand at an angle to the TV and turn it on or off and see if there is any change in brightness.

If the backlights are out, you need to know if the set ever has video when they turn it on, or does it go out after they have had the set on for a period of time.

Typically the panel will cause a no backlight at turn on, while the power supply and Main Board will cause the backlights to go out after a period of time.

If the set has backlights when first turned on and the lights change their brightness in several steps before quickly going out, suspect the IP board. If the backlights are on when the set loses video after it has been on for a while, most likely the LVDS cable is defective.

Always check the simple things first, like a LVDS cable that is not plugged in properly or a power connector to the panel being loose. There are exceptions to every rule, but this generally should help with narrowing down no video in LCD sets. But sound is ok. Found that 2. After replaced it the TV screen is ok.

After the Pin 6 and 7 -GND effective. Clean the LVDS cable contact pins and connect it back properly. After replaced these electrolytic caps, the symptom was getting better but not completely.

Even disconnect the front control panel and checking their circuit line till mainboard also normal. It is no any leakage ceramic caps in that circuit line.

So starting from the easy way first, checking the eeprom IC. Backlight OK. The TV takes longer to power on than normal. Cause: The electrolytic in the capacitors on the power supply board over time will dry out causing the power supply to shut down during its initial power on cycle.

Play the melody each time. Symptom: No picture and no OSD menu. Symptom: TV dead. Symptom: Flickering on the screen intermittently When the unit is connected via HDMI to a Scientific Atlanta cable set top box set in by pass mode for resolutions p and p a flickering will occur. OR Have the customer install the latest TV firmware which can be located on samsung.

If the set starts and the backlights come on, replace the T-Con board. If the set does not start, disconnect the LVDS cable at the main board. If the set starts, replace the LVDS cable. If the set still does not startup, replace the main board. The noise occurs when the set is in the stand by condition. Marking a dot on yellow box after changing this diode.

You could saw video with a flashlight. Sometimes unit would stay on and run if you cycled on and off many times. Found bad solder connection on IP board TI on primary side. Re-soldered and problem solved. If the symptom does not affect the OSD menu as shown above or does not appear in the test picture, replace the main board only.

Check the position of the LVDS cable and the contacts.