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Question posted by mmgravbabe on June 12th, 2014

Is This A Hd Ready Tv

Is the samsung, LN-T4042H an HD ready tv for Direct TV, or do I need to get the HD converter from Direct TV? If it is HD ready then all I need is a regular converter which is cheaper.

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Answer #1: Posted by StLFanMan on June 12th, 2014 10:01 AM
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This TV is HD ready:

HDTV READY:

With a maximum resolution of 1366x768, the widescreen Samsung LNT4042HX/XAA fully supports up to HDTV 720p (1280x720, progressive) for a truly high-definition experience.

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Related Samsung LNT4042HX Manual Pages

Owner Instructions - Page 1

...; la Clientèle 55 Standish Court Mississauga, Ontario L5R 4B2 Canada Samsung Electronics America, Inc. 105 Challenger Road Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660-0511 LN-T2342H LN-T2642H LN-T3242H LN-T4042H LN-T4642H TFT-LCD TELEVISION BN68-01167A-01 Owner's Instructions Register your product at www.samsung.com/global/register Record your Model and Serial number here for future...
Owner Instructions - Page 3

...64 Disconnecting the Stand 64 Wall-Mount Adjustment (LN-T4042H ,LN-T4642H 65 Wall Mount Kit Specifications ( VESA ... Using the Channel Lists 40 Viewing the Channel Lists 40 Labeling Channels 41 LNA ...the Control Panel 3 Viewing the Connection Panel 4 Remote Control 5 Installing Batteries in the Remote Control 6 Connections Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas 6 Connecting Cable TV 7 Connecting...
Owner Instructions - Page 4

... used to turn the TV on the model. Remote Control & Batteries (AAA x 2) (BN59-00598A) Power Cord (3903-000144) Cleaning Cloth (BN63-01798A) Cover-Bottom LN-T2342H, LN-T2642H (BN63-03176A) LN-T3242H (BN63-03093A) LN-T4042H (BN63-03127A) LN-T4642H (BN63-03185A) Stand LN-T2342H, LN-T2642H, (BN96-04745A) LN-T3242H (BN96-04697A) Stand Screw LN-T2342H, LN-T2642H, (6002-001294) Owner...
Owner Instructions - Page 5

...; and ▼ butons on the remote control. 5 SPEAKERS 6 (Power) Press to turn the TV on the TV. POWER INDICATOR Blinks and turns off . In the on and lights up in stand-by mode. ... -  Viewing the Control Panel Buttons on the Lower-Right Part of the Panel The buttons on the lower-right panel control your TV's basic features, including the on -screen menu of your TV's features. 3 + VOL Press...
Owner Instructions - Page 6

...TV. Viewing the Connection Panel Rear Panel Jacks Use the rear panel jacks to connect A/V components that will allow you to adjust the TV... TV, AV1, AV2, S-Video 1, S-Video 2, Component1, Component2, PC, HDMI1 and HDMI2. ! EX LINK (LN-T4042H, LN-... IN Connects to an antenna or cable TV system. @ KENSINGTON LOCK The Kensington lock (optional) is needed for audio. 9 COMPONENT IN 1,2 Connects...
Owner Instructions - Page 8

.... 2. Plug the antenna lead into the ANT 1 IN (AIR) terminal on the bottom of the rear panel. ANT 1 IN (AIR) Separate VHF and UHF Antennas If you have two antennas, see "Separate VHF and...leads that has 300 Ω twin flat leads, follow the directions below . Is there a power outage, or is the power cord unplugged? 5. If your antenna has a set of the TV. ANT 2 IN (CALBE) Antennas ...
Owner Instructions - Page 9

... the ANT IN terminal on the back of the TV. Find and disconnect the cable that Descrambles Some Channels If your TV to the cable box's output channel, which is cable-ready, you do not need a twoway splitter, an RF (A/B) switch, and four lengths of the TV. Connect an RF cable between the other end...
Owner Instructions - Page 10

... S-Video Connection Your Samsung TV can be included with a VCR. (If not, check your local electronics store.) Each VCR has a different back panel configuration. Skip step ...supplied) [R- Y-connector (not supplied) Each VCR has a different back panel configuration. VCR Rear Panel TV Rear Panel 5. Connect Audio Cables between the AUDIO OUT jacks on pages 6-7). Connect...
Owner Instructions - Page 11

... the AUDIO OUT jacks on the DVD player or Set-Top/Cable Box. 2 Audio Cable (Not supplied) 1 Component Cable (Not supplied) TV Rear Panel Component video separates the video into Y (Luminance (brightness)), Pb (Blue) and Pr (Red) for enhanced video quality. Connect Audio Cables between the COMPONENT IN(1 or 2) [R-...
Owner Instructions - Page 12

Connect a DVI to the cable. DVD Player / Set-Top Cable Box TV Rear Panel 2. Each DVD player/Set-Top Cable Box has a different back panel configuration. LN-T3242H, LN-T4042H, LN-T4642H inch model supports HDMI3 only Connecting a DVD Player/Set-Top Cable Box via HDMI This connection can only be made if there is a DVI ...
Owner Instructions - Page 13

... supporting 5.1CH. When connecting an Amplifier/DVD Home Theater, match the color of the sound card on your computer. Connecting a Digital Audio System The rear panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a Digital Audio System to your computer. 2. Connect a D-Sub Cable between PC IN [AUDIO] jack on your...
Owner Instructions - Page 14

... and ANT 2 (CABLE) are stored, the Auto program menu reappears. After all of the panel. The message "Menu language, Shop Mode, Channels and Time will begin memorizing all the available ... is complete. 16 Channels were memorized. Plug & Play Select Home Mode when installing this TV at home. Contact your particular area. 5. Move Enter Skip Plug & Play Select the antennas...
Owner Instructions - Page 24

... an external signal source. AV2/S-Video2/HDMI 3 is turned on the side of the TV. Component2 : ---- ▼More Move Enter Return Press the SOURCE button on the TV's rear panel. Press the MENU button to exit. Input Source List : TV ► Edit Name ► Move Enter Return 2. Component1 : ---- Press the EXIT button to display...
Owner Instructions - Page 26

... DNIe : Off Reset : Cancel Move Enter Return Resetting the Picture Settings to display the menu. TV Picture ▲More Color Tone : Cool1 Detailed settings Size : 16 : 9 Digital NR : Auto... then press the ENTER button. Each mode can adjust the screen brightness by adjusting the LCD backlight brightness. (0~10) 1. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to exit...
Owner Instructions - Page 30

...move the Zoom 1or 2 picture up or down. • When watching a DTV's HD signal, you can be burned onto the screen. HD (High Definition) 16:9 - 1080i (1920x1080), 720P (1280x720) Picture ▲More Color...to select "Picture". Zoom2 The screen size when the Zoom1 screen is vertically enlarged. TV Press the ENTER button. Changing the Screen Size Screen size selection depends on the type...
Owner Instructions - Page 45

...322 25.175 40.000 65.000 85.800 Sync Polarity (H/V) - / + - / - PC Display Using Your TV as a ...Computer (PC) Display Setting Up Your PC Software (Based on the display dialog-box. Navigate to your computer manufacturer or Samsung Dealer...image has been optimized during manufacturing. When the control panel window appears, click on "Display" and a display dialog-box...
Owner Instructions - Page 65

...steadily. However, there may appear to vibrate when you need to leave the monitor unused for an extended period of...or activates the screen saver to display moving images.. Your TV supports multiscan display functions within the following frequency domain: ..., jitter or shimmer on the keyboard. The TFT LCD panel uses a panel consisting of the product. On your computer utility program...
Owner Instructions - Page 67

...When attaching to the last remembered position you adjusted. Select the direction buttons of the remote control. 2. TV Rear Panel Auto Wall-Mount EX-LINK Cable (Not supplied) Entering the menu... (Select Position 1). 3. Wall-Mount Adjustment (LN-T4042H ,LN-T4642H) (Sold separately) Once the wall mount is installed, the position of your TV can save 3 respective positions to select "Setup...
Owner Instructions - Page 68

Therefore, you should use fasten the screws too strongly, this model. Product Family LCD-TV PDP-TV inch 23~ 26 32 ~ 40 46 ~ 52 57 57 ~ 70 80 ~ 42 ~ 50 55 ~ 70 63 80 ~ VESA Spec.... English - 66 If installed on a solid wall perpendicular to follow the product installation instructions. Samsung is used or the consumer fails to the floor. When attaching to other building materials, please...
Owner Instructions - Page 70

... Consumption PC Resolution Sound Output Dimensions (WxDxH) Body With stand Weight With Stand Without stand Environmental Considerations Operating Temperature Operating Humidity Storage Temperature Storage Humidity LN-T4042H 40 inches 195 W 1360 x 768 @ 60 Hz 10W X 2 1084 X 300 X 690 mm (42.6 X 11.8 X 27.1 inches) 1084 X 95 X 639 mm (42.6 X 3.7 X 25.1 inches) 18.2 kg...

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