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Failing to do so may result in fire or a problem with the product due to an increase in the internal temperature of the product. ✎ When using a stand or wall-mount, use parts provided by Samsung Electronics only. If you use parts provided by another manufacturer, it may result in a problem with the product or an injury due to the product falling.
Contents Getting Started Accessories Viewing the Control Panel Viewing the Remote Control Connecting to an Antenna Plug & Play (Initial Setup) Connections Connecting to an AV Device Connecting to an Audio Device 10 Changing the Input Source Basic Features 10 How to Navigate Menu 11 Channel Menu 13 Picture Menu 16 Sound Menu...
Getting Started Accessories ✎ Please make sure the following items are included with your PDP TV. If any items are missing, contact your dealer. ✎ The items’ colours and shapes may vary depending on the models. y Remote Control & Batteries (AAA x 2) y Cleaning Cloth y Owner’s Instructions y Warranty Card / Safety Guide (Not available in some locations)
Viewing the Control Panel ✎ The product colour and shape may vary depending on the model. Power Indicator Remote control sensor Speakers Remote control sensor Aim the remote control towards this spot on the TV. SOURCEE Toggles between all the available input sources. In the on-screen menu, use this button as you would use the ENTERE button on the remote control.
S.MODE: Press to select the sound and Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) modes mode (p. 16). (p. 29, 36). (�: Controls recording for Samsung recorders that have the Anynet+ feature) Installing batteries (Battery size: AAA) ✎ NOTE Use the remote control within 23 feet from the TV.
Connecting to an Antenna When the TV is initially powered on, basic settings proceed automatically. ✎ Preset: Connecting the power cord and antenna. VHF/UHF Antenna Cable ANT OUT Power Input Plug & Play (Initial Setup) When the TV is initially powered on, a sequence of on-screen prompts will assist in configuring basic settings. Press the POWERP button.
Connections Connecting to an AV Device Using an HDMI or HDMI/DVI cable: HD connection (up to 1080p) Available devices: DVD, Blu-ray player, HD cable box, HD STB (Set-Top-Box) satellite receiver, cable box, STB satellite receiver DVD / Blu-ray player HDMI OUT DVI OUT DVD / Blu-ray player...
Connecting to an Audio Device Using an Optical (Digital) or Audio (Analogue) Cable Connection Available devices: digital audio system, amplifier, DVD home theatre digital audio system OPTICAL ✎ DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) When a Digital Audio System is connected to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) jack, decrease the volume of both the TV and the system.
Connections Changing the Input Source Edit Name ■ VCR / DVD / Cable STB / Satellite STB / PVR STB / Source List AV Receiver / Game / Camcorder / PC / DVI PC / DVI Devices / TV / IPTV / Blu-ray / HD DVD / DMA: Name Use to select TV or an external input sources SOURCE the device connected to the input jacks to make your...
Channel Menu Using Favourite Channels ¦ Seeing Channels ¦ My Channels (In Channel Manager) Channel Manager Shows all favourite channels. ■ Edit My Channels: You can set the selected channels Delete or set favourite channels. Select a channel in the to desired my channels group.
Basic Features Manual Store ■ Timer Viewing: You can set a desired channel to be displayed automatically at the reserved time. Set the Scans for a channel manually and stores in the TV. current time first to use this function. ■...
Picture Menu Min Cell Light: When Eco sensor is On, the minimum screen brightness can be adjusted manually. ✎ If Eco Sensor is On, the display brightness Changing the Preset Picture Mode ¦ may change (become slightly darker or brighter) depending on the surrounding light intensity.
Basic Features ■ RGB Only Mode (Off / Red / Green / Blue): You can Picture Options adjust Colour or Tint (G/R) of Red, Green or Blue for ✎ the picture from an external device (DVD player, home In PC mode, you can only make changes to the Colour theatre, etc.).
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✎ NOTE ■ Screen Burn Protection: To reduce the possibility of screen burn, this unit is equipped with screen burn Depending on the input source, the picture size prevention technology. The Time setting allows you to options may vary. programme the time between movement of the picture The available items may differ depending on the in minutes.
Adjustment): Adjusts the level of specific bandwidth same basic set-up information will almost always be applied. frequencies. (If not, contact your computer manufacturer or Samsung Dealer.) ■ Reset: Resets the equalizer to its default settings. 1. Click on “Control Panel” on the Windows start menu.
Auto Volume (Off / Normal / Night) Selecting the Sound Mode ¦ To equalize the volume level on each channel, set to Normal. When you set to Dual f-g, the current ■ Night: This mode provides an improved sound sound mode is displayed on the screen. DUAL experience compared to Normal mode, making almost no noise.
Contents (when the Source is set to USB): Select a folder in the USB device containing music or photo files Network (Network Type / Network Setup to be played when the TV is turned on automatically. / Network Test / SWL(Samsung Wireless ✎ NOTE Link) / Connect SWL)
■ BD Wise (Off / On): Provides the optimal picture quality ■ Channel: Select the channel for the sub-screen. for Samsung DVD, Blu-ray and Home Theatre products ■ Size (Õ / Ã): Select a size for the sub-picture. which support BD Wise. When BD Wise is turned On, the picture mode is automatically changed to the optimal ■...
Software Upgrade can be performed by network Refer to this information when connecting external devices connection or downloading the latest firmware from “www. to the TV. samsung.com,” to a USB memory device. Current Version the software already installed in the TV. Contact Samsung ✎...
Advanced Features Connecting to a PC Using an HDMI/DVI Cable / a D-sub Cable DVI OUT AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT PC OUT Display Modes (D-Sub and HDMI/DVI Input) Optimal resolution is 1920 X 1080 @ 60 Hz. Horizontal Frequency Vertical Frequency Pixel Clock Frequency Sync Polarity Mode...
Advanced Features Network Connection You can set up your TV so that it can access the Internet through your local area network (LAN) using a wired or wireless connection. Connecting to a Wired Network ¦ You can attach your TV to your LAN using cable in three ways: y You can attach your TV to your LAN by connecting the LAN port on the back of your TV to an external modem using a Cat 5 cable.
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Network Setup 1. Follow Steps 1 through 6 in the “How to set up Network Test automatically” procedure. SWL(Samsung Wireless Link) : Off 2. Set Internet Protocol Setup to Manual. SWL connect 3. Press the ▼ button on your remote to go to the first entry field.
¦ To connect your TV to your network wirelessly, you need a wireless router or modem and a Samsung Wireless LAN Adapter (WIS09ABGN, WIS09ABGN2, WIS10ABGN), which you connect to your TV’s back or side panel USB jack. See the illustration below.
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Notice The picture may appear corrupted or have static for some channels when the TV is connected to the Samsung Wireless LAN Adapter. In such a case, establish a connection using one of the following methods or connect the Samsung Wireless LAN Adapter using a USB cable in a place that is not affected by radio interference.
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Advanced Features Network Setup (PBC (WPS)) Network Setup (Auto) Most wireless networks have an optional security system How to set up using PBC (WPS) that requires devices that access the network to transmit If your router has a PBC (WPS) button, follow these steps: an encrypted security code called an Access or Security Key.
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4. On the Support tab, click the Details button. The Network settings are displayed. Network Setup (Ad-Hoc) You can connect to a mobile device without an access point through the “Samsung Wireless LAN Adapter” by using a peer to peer network. ✎ This function is available when SWL(Samsung Wireless Link) is set to Off.
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As your TV has a different MAC ✎ If a Samsung Wireless LAN Adapter is connected to the address, your ISP can not authenticate its MAC address, USB 2 port, the network may not operate normally. We and your TV can not connect.
PC IP addresses should be the same and only the last part (the host address) should be changed. (e.g. IP Address: 123.456.789.**) 2. Using a LAN cable, connect between the external modem and the PC onto which the Samsung PC Share Manager programme will be installed.
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The Divx DRM, Multi-audio, embedded caption does not supported. ✎ Samsung PC Share manager should be permitted by the firewall programme on your PC. ✎ When you use Media Play mode through a network connection, According to functions of the provided server: The sorting method may vary.
Screen Display ¦ Move to the file you desired using the up/down/right/left buttons and then press the ENTERE or � (Play) button. The file is played. ✎ Supports the View Devices and Home in Media Play homepage. Information: Videos /Movie 01.avi Page You can ascertain the selected file name and the number of files...
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WMA sampling rate 22050Hz mono is not supported. – Below 1280 x 720: 60 frame max – Above 1280 x 720: 30 frame max • GMC 2 over is not supported. • H.263 is not supported. • Only Samsung Techwin MJPEG is supported. English...
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Playing movie file continuously (Resume Play) If you exit the playing videos function, it can be played later from the point where it was stopped. ✎ If you press the ENTERE (Chaptering) button during playing the file, you can explore scene divided into 5 chapters you want.
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Advanced Features Playing the Multiple Files ¦ Playing the selected video/music/photo files Videos 2 files selected Page /Movie 01.avi 1. Press the Yellow button in the file list to select the desired file. 2. Repeat the above operation to select multiple files. Movie 01.avi Movie 02.avi Jan.10.2010...
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Videos/Music/Photos Play Option menu During playing a file, press the TOOLS button. Category Operations Videos Music Photos Title You can move the other file directly. > You can play movie and music files repeatedly. Repeat Mode > > Picture Size You can adjust the picture size for preference.
Anynet+ is a function that enables you to control all connected Samsung devices that support Anynet+ with your Samsung TV’s remote. The Anynet+ system can be used only with Samsung devices that have the Anynet+ feature. To be sure your Samsung device has this feature, check if there is an Anynet+ logo on it.
Make sure to switch to an Anynet+ device by using the Device List. Recording ¦ You can make a recording of a TV Programme using a Samsung recorder. 1. Select Recording. ✎ When there are more than two recording devices When multiple recording devices are connected, the recording devices are listed.
Advanced Features Listening through a Receiver ¦ You can listen to sound through a receiver (i.e Home Theatre) instead of the TV Speaker. 1. Select Receiver and set to On. 2. Press the EXIT button to exit. ✎ If your receiver supports audio only, it may not appear in the device list. ✎...
Screen Display Recommended TV Screen: Recommended Applications: Displays the current channel. Displays the recommended service by Samsung. You are not able to add or delete a service in this list. Information: My Applications by Date 1/1 Displays notices, new applications, and...
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Advanced Features Account Login ■ System Setup For a application with multiple account, use ◄ and ► to Ticker Autorun (Off / On): Enable/disable ticker autorun access the different account. upon powering on the TV. ✎ The Ticker application provides useful News, Login Weather, and Stock Market information.
Samsung Apps y Video: Displays various video media such as movies, TV shows and short length videos. Samsung Apps is a store for downloading applications to be y Sports: Displays various sports media such as match used on Samsung TV/AV equipment.
✎ For more information, visit “www.samsung.com” or contact the Samsung call centre. Mobile devices may Using the Message Function need additional software installation. For details, refer to Using this function, you view call arrivals, SMS messages each device’s user’s guide.
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You can also change the setting (or resetting) of this feature at “AllShare Setup”. Using your Samsung phone to control your TV Simply Warning: Please note that if your device is connected to unsecured or unfamiliar network, unwanted or inappropriate contents might be played.
Other Information Analogue Channel Teletext Feature The index page of the Teletext service gives you information on how to use the service. For Teletext information to be displayed correctly, channel reception must be stable. Otherwise, information may be missing or some pages may not be displayed. ✎...
For detailed information on installing the wall mount, see the instructions provided with the wall mount. Contact a technician for assistance when installing the wall mount bracket. Samsung Electronics is not responsible for any damage to the product or injury to yourself or others if you elect to install the TV on your own.
Assembling the Cables Enclose the cables in the Cable tie so that the cables are not visible through the transparent stand. Overly rigid or thick cables can damage input jacks for long term usage. Cable Tie Securing the TV to the wall Caution: Pulling, pushing, or climbing onto the TV may cause the TV to fall.
If you have any questions about the TV, first refer to this list. If none of these troubleshooting tips apply, please visit “www. samsung.com,” then click on Support, or contact the call centre listed on the back-cover of this manual.
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If you are using a HDMI connection, check the audio output setting on your PC. Network Connection (Depending on Models) Wireless network connection failed. • Samsung Wireless USB dongle is required to use a wireless network. • Make sure the Network Connection is set to Wireless (p. 24). •...
• Programme the Cable/Set top box remote control to operate the TV. Refer to the Cable/Set user doesn’t turn the TV on or off, or adjust the manual for the SAMSUNG TV code. volume. A “Mode Not Supported” message •...
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Licence ¦ Without producing harmful VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds), Samsung’s Eco-friendly “Crystal Design” expresses colour gradation thanks to our dual injection technology. TheaterSound, SRS and the symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. TheaterSound technology is incorporated under licence form SRS Labs, Inc.
Other Information Index AllShare Favourite Channel Receiver Amplify Film Mode Recording Anynet+ Fine Tune Remote Control Auto Adjustment Flesh Tone Repeat Mode Auto Volume Frequency RGB Only Mode Rotate Background Music HDMI 8, 36 Balance L/R Home Theatre 9, 36 Select All Basic View Self Diagnosis...
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