Samsung UE40LS001 - User Manual

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Overview

Function Description
Important Technical Specifications
Usage Features
Maintenance Features

This is an E-Manual for a Samsung Smart TV, providing comprehensive instructions and information on its various features and functionalities.

Function Description:

The Samsung Smart TV serves as a central entertainment hub, offering a wide range of capabilities beyond traditional television viewing. It allows users to connect to the internet wirelessly, access and manage apps through the Smart Hub, play media content from various storage devices, and control external devices using a universal remote. The TV also supports screen mirroring from mobile devices, enabling users to display videos, photos, and music on the larger screen. Advanced features include recording and timeshift functions for broadcast programs, comprehensive channel management, and various picture and sound quality adjustments. The TV is designed to be user-friendly, with options for keyboard and mouse control, and an on-screen QWERTY keypad for text entry. It also incorporates accessibility features for impaired users and robust security measures to protect against hacking and malicious code.

Important Technical Specifications:

The manual details supported resolutions for UHD input signals for UE40LS001, UE32LS001, and UE24LS001 models, including 3840x2160p and 4096x2160p at various frame rates (24, 25, 30, 50, 60 Hz). It specifies color depth and chroma sampling (RGB 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:2:2, YCbCr 4:2:0). The HDMI UHD Color setting optimizes processing for UHD 50P/60P signals. Supported image formats include JPG, JPEG (up to 15360x8640 resolution), PNG, BMP (up to 4096x4096), and MPO (up to 15360x8640). Supported music formats and codecs include MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 (.mp3), AAC (.m4a, .mpa, .aac), FLAC (.flac, up to 2 channels), Vorbis (.ogg, up to 2 channels), WMA (.wma, up to 10 Pro 5.1 channels, M2 profile, lossless not supported), WAV (.wav), MIDI (.mid, .midi, type 0 and 1, seek not supported, USB device only), APE (.ape), AIFF (.aif, .aiff), and ALAC (.m4a). Supported video codecs vary by model. For UE40LS001, UE32LS001, and UE24LS001 models, they include H.264 BP/MP/HP, HEVC (H.265 - Main, Main10, Main4:2:2 10), Motion JPEG, MVC, DivX 3.11/4/5/6, MPEG4 SP/ASP, Window Media Video v9(VC1), MPEG2, MPEG1, Microsoft MPEG-4 v1/v2/v3, Window Media Video v7(WMV1)/v8(WMV2), H.263 Sorrenson, VP6, VP8, and VP9. Resolutions range from 640x480 to 4096x2160, with frame rates up to 90 fps and bitrates up to 80 Mbps. Audio codecs for video files include Dolby Digital, LPCM, ADPCM (IMA, MS), AAC, HE-AAC, WMA, Dolby Digital Plus, MPEG(MP3), DTS (Core, LBR), G.711 (A-Law, μ-Law), and Vorbis. The TV supports MSC (Mass Storage Class) USB devices, FAT, exFAT, and NTFS file systems. USB devices requiring high-power input should be connected to the USB [5V, 1A] port. The PTP (Picture Transfer Protocol) connection mode is available for digital cameras. Wireless Internet connectivity supports IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac protocols (802.11ac not available on certain models). Security protocols include WEP, WPAPSK, WPA2PSK, TKIP, and AES. WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) is supported. Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) allows control of up to 12 compatible external devices (up to 3 of the same type).

Usage Features:

Smart Hub: Provides access to apps, web browser, speaker panel (for Bluetooth audio), photos panel (for USB slideshows), and time panel. Features a "Curtain Mode" when no video signal is detected, with customizable color and grid.
Samsung Smart Control: Operates the TV using a pointer button for navigation, directional buttons, and an Enter button. Includes an on-screen remote with numeric buttons, content control, and function buttons.
External Device Control: Universal remote setup allows controlling external devices connected via HDMI. Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) enables TV remote control for compatible HDMI-connected devices.
Keyboard and Mouse Control: Supports USB and Bluetooth keyboards and mice for navigation and text entry.
Screen Mirroring: Wirelessly connects mobile devices to the TV to display content. Supports Wi-Fi Direct for direct connections without a router.
Channel Management: Auto tuning, manual tuning, editing channels (rearranging, deleting, renaming), creating favorite lists, and enabling password protection.
Recording and Timeshift: Records current and upcoming programs to a USB storage device. Timeshift allows pausing and rewinding live TV.
Picture Quality: Selectable picture modes (Dynamic, Standard, Natural, Movie, Entertain), and manual adjustments for Backlight, Contrast, Brightness, Sharpness, Colour, Tint (G/R), Dynamic Contrast, Black Tone, Flesh Tone, RGB Only Mode, Colour Space, White Balance, Gamma, Digital Clean View, MPEG Noise Filter, HDMI Black Level, Film Mode, Auto Motion Plus, and Analogue Clean View.
Sound Quality: Sound modes (Standard, Music, Movie, Clear Voice, Amplify), and sound effects (Virtual Surround, Dialog Clarity, Headphone Surround, Balance, Equaliser, DTV Audio Level, HDMI Audio Format, Audio Delay, Dolby Digital Comp, HD Audio, Auto Volume).
System Settings: Clock settings (manual, automatic, time zone, DST, time offset), sleep timer, on timer, off timer, screen burn protection, energy saving functions (Energy Saving, Eco Sensor, No Signal Power Off, Auto Power Off, Motion Lighting), Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) setup, software updates (manual, automatic), Smart Security (antivirus, network security, camera/microphone permissions, auto scan, auto isolate), accessibility functions (Accessibility Shortcuts, Menu Transparency, High Contrast, Enlarge, Multi-output Audio), menu language, password setup, notifications, Programme Rating Lock, Game Mode, BD Wise, sound feedback, Control Stick lock, Samsung logo display during booting, and Samsung Instant On for faster boot times.

Maintenance Features:

Troubleshooting: Provides solutions for common issues related to Internet connectivity, picture quality (flickering, dimming, incorrect color, ghosting, blurring, juddering, unwanted powering off, power-on problems, dotted lines), sound quality (no sound, odd sounds), broadcast reception (no channels, no subtitles, distorted picture), computer connection (mode not supported, no audio), and app launching/playback.
Self Diagnosis: Includes Picture Test and Sound Test to help identify the source of problems.
Software Update: Allows updating the TV's software via the Internet or a USB device to ensure optimal performance and access to the latest features.
Reset Functions: Options to reset all TV settings (excluding Internet and network settings) to factory defaults, and to reset Smart Hub settings, including Samsung accounts and linked services.
Smart Security: Scans the TV and connected storage for malicious code and offers quarantine options to protect the device.
Remote Management: Allows Samsung technicians to remotely diagnose, repair, and update the TV.
Contact Information: Provides access to Samsung website and call center details for service support.