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Question posted by dcali0720 on July 13th, 2021

Correct Picture Settings For Model Ln40d550

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Answer #1: Posted by Odin on July 13th, 2021 10:12 AM

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There are no "correct" settings, but good guidance is available at https://www.consumerreports.org/tvs/tv-settings-for-the-ultimate-picture-quality-tv-calibration/.

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User Manual - Page 2

... Channel Setting • Using the Channel menu (Watch TV) 1 • Memorizing channels 17 • Other Features 21 Preference Features • Network for LCD 550 series • System Menu • Support Menu Other Information 49 • Troubleshooting 177 81 • Anti-theft Kensington Lock 195 117 • License 197 Basic Features • Picture...

User Manual - Page 26

❑❑ Adjusting picture settings OOMENUm → Picture → Backlight → ENTERE ■■ Backlight / Contrast / Brightness / Sharpness / Color / Tint (G/R) Your television has several options for each external device connected to the TV. ●● Lowering picture brightness reduces power consumption. Use the arrow keys to Backlight, Contrast, Brightness...

User Manual - Page 27

However, we highly recommend you have its own set of the time. ◀ 16:9: Sets the picture to select an option in the sub-menu, and then press ENTERE. ●● Picture Size: If you use your TV's16:9 mode most of screen sizes as well. English Wide Fit: Enlarges the aspect ratio of the...

User Manual - Page 28

... ●● Smart View2 is enabled only in DTV and HDMI modes. ●● The picture size can vary depending on the left and right, or top and bottom of the screen may cause... image retention (screen burn) which is not covered by 50%. 4:3: Sets the picture to 4:3 format for a long time. For analog TV programs. NN Do not set your TV inputs HDMI (720p / 1080i / 1080p) or Component (...

User Manual - Page 29

...Picture size is set to move the picture up or down. ◀ 4. Select the Position button, and then press ENTERE. 3. The picture will be reset to its default position. English ●● Position: Adjusts the picture...fit. Press the ENTERE button. ▶ NN If you want to reset the pictures to its original position, select Reset in the Position screen, and then press ENTERE....

User Manual - Page 31

NN HD (High Definition): 16:9 - 1080i/1080p (1920x1080), 720p (1280x720) NN You can adjust and store settings for each external device you have connected to an input on the TV. NN Picture Sizes available by Input Source: Input Source Picture Size ATV, AV 16:9, Zoom1, Zoom2, 4:3 Component (480i, 480p, 576i, 576p) 16:9, Zoom1, Zoom2...

User Manual - Page 32

After the noise has been reduced, re-adjust the picture so that it is not centered or does not fit the TV screen. English Press ◀ ...PC Screen Adjustment NN Available in PC mode only. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to the default settings. Coarse / Fine: Removes or reduces picture noise. If the noise is not removed by Fine-tuning alone, use the Coarse function to the center of...

User Manual - Page 33

...TV to DVI cable. NN Not available if you must enter the correct video settings into your computer manufacturer or Samsung Dealer.) English Using Your TV as a Computer (PC) Display &#.... ■■ Auto Adjustment t OOMENUm → Picture → Auto Adjustment → ENTERE Automatically adjusts the picture's frequency, position, and fine tunes settings in PC mode only.

User Manual - Page 34

Another display dialog box appears. 4. 1. Click "Display". Click the "Settings" tab on the display dialog-box. ●● On the Settings tab, set the correct resolution. ●● If a vertical-frequency option exists on the Windows start menu. 2. Click "Appearance and Themes" in the "Control Panel" window. Otherwise, just click 'OK' and exit the dialog box...

User Manual - Page 35

❑❑ Changing the Picture Options ■■ Advanced Settings OOMENUm → Picture → Advanced Settings → ENTERE Advance Settings are watching a digital channel. When connecting a PC, you are available in the Standard and Movie modes. They are not available when you can only make changes to change a value or setting, and then press ◀ ENTERE. &#...

User Manual - Page 37

.../ Native): Adjusts the range of colors (the color gamut) available to it's default settings. ●● Flesh Tone: Emphasizes pink "Flesh Tone". ◀ ●●...▶ ●● Motion Lighting (Off / On): Reduces power consumption by reducing screen brightness when the picture on the screen is motionless. R-Offset / G-Offset / B-Offset: Adjusts each color's (red, green, ...

User Manual - Page 38

...When connecting a PC, you can adjust and store settings for each external device connected to Color Tone. ●● Color Tone (Cool / Standard / Picture Options Warm1 / Warm2) Color Tone : Standard ►...; NN Warm1 or Warm2 will be Digital Noise Filter : Auto ◀ deactivated when the picture MPEG Noise Filter HDMI Black Level : Auto : Normal ▶ mode is Dynamic. U ...

User Manual - Page 40

... you select the black level on the screen to Off / Auto1/ ◀ Auto2 in HDMI mode (RGB signals). ●● Film Mode (Off / Auto1 / Auto2): Sets the TV so that it senses and then processes film signals from all sources automatically and adjusts the...

User Manual - Page 60

... Address entry field, and then press ENTERE. 6. 4. In the top entry field, press ENTERE, and then set IP Mode to the next field. ◀ 8. Press the ▼ button on your remote control to go to correct it. Press the right arrow button to go to change the number one unit at a time.

User Manual - Page 70

... security key screen appears, go to establish the connection. 5. Enter the security key (Security Network Settings ◀ key or PIN), and then select Enter security key. In the list of networks, press the ... If the wireless router is set to Hidden (Invisible), you select an wireless router that does not have to select Add Network and enter the correct network Name (SSID) and ...

User Manual - Page 105

... off, but the sound remains on the screen again. ●● Eco Sensor (Off / On) for LCD 550 series : To enhance your power savings, the picture settings will automatically adapt to the light in the room. ◀ NN If you adjust the brightness of the TV in order to reduce power consumption...

User Manual - Page 159

Option Name Operation Videos Music Photos Picture Size You can enjoy a video in a supported languages. c c c You can adjust the picture size to your preference. c c Sound Mode You can adjust the picture setting. English The ◀ Subtitle Language function is only enabled when stream-type files which support c ▶ multiple audio formats are played. c ...

User Manual - Page 182

... the video cable (yellow) to the Green jack of the ●● If the picture size is set to Screen Fit, change it to 16:9. ●● Change the cable/satellite box ... color or ●● Adjust the Picture options in the TV menu (go to Picture brightness. Energy Saving) ●● Try resetting the picture to view the default picture setting. (go to MENU - English

User Manual - Page 187

... be connected to the TV input. For example, if an external device's output is no picture/ video ◀ Solutions and Explanations ●● Check the cable connections. (Remove and reconnect...the TV and external devices). ●● Set your connected devices are powered on. ▶ ●● Be sure to select the TV's correct source by pressing the SOURCE button on the TV...

User Manual - Page 195

... time the TV is turned off. ●● If TV is in the Store Demo mode, it will reset audio and picture settings every 30 minutes. Issues Solutions and Explanations Your settings are flexible enough for long term use. Press the SOURCE button to select TV mode, go to MENU → System →...

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