SAMSUNG FX2490HD User Manual
SyncMaster FX2490HD
LED TV Monitor
User Manual
The colour and the appearance may differ depending on
the product, and the specifications are subject to change
without prior notice to improve the performance.
Table Of Contents
MAJOR SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Before You Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
INSTALLING THE PRODUCT
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Installing the Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Removing the Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Connecting to a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Using it as a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Connecting an HDMI cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Connecting Using a HDMI to DVI Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Connecting a Component cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Connecting AV Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Connecting a Scart cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Connecting COMMON INTERFACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Connecting to an Amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Connecting Headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Kensington Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
USING THE PRODUCT
Plug & Play Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Viewing the Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Teletext Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Using the Screen Adjustment Menu (OSD: On Screen Display) . . . . 3-5
Media Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Installing the Device Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Standard Signal Mode Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE
Natural Color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
MultiScreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
TROUBLESHOOTING
Product Self-Diagnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Before Requesting Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
FAQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
MORE INFORMATION
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Power Saving Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Contact SAMSUNG WORLDWIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Correct Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
1 Major Safety Precautions
1-1 Before You Start
Icons used in this manual
ICON NAME MEANING
Caution Indicates cases where the function may not work or the setting may be canceled.
Note Indicates a hint or tip to operate a function.
Using this Manual
• The contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice for performance improvement.
• Make yourself fully aware of the safety precautions before using this product.
• If a problem occurs, refer to the 'Troubleshooting' section.
Licence
Manufactured under licence from Dolby Laboratories.
Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
DivX Certified to play DivX video up to HD 1080p, including premium content.
ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX® is a digital video format created by DivX,Inc.
This is an official DivX Certified device that plays DivX video.
Visit www.divx.com for more information and software tools to convert your files into DivX video.
ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND: This DivX Certified® device must be registered in order to
play DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) content.
To generate the registration code, locate the DivX VOD section in the device setup menu.
Go to vod.divx.com with this code to complete the registration process and learn more about
DivX VOD.
Pat. 7,295,673; 7,460,688; 7,519,274
Manufactured under licence under U.S. Patent #’s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380;
5,978,762; 6,487,535 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending.
DTS and the Symbol are registered trademarks, & DTS 2.0+ Digital Out and the DTS logos are
trademarks of DTS, Inc. Product includes software. ©DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
TheaterSound, SRS and the symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc.
TheaterSound technology is incorporated under licence from SRS Labs, Inc.
Open Source Licence Notice
In the case of using open source software, Open Source licences are available on the product menu.
Major Safety Precautions 1-1
Copyright Notice
Copyright ©2010 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
The copyright of this manual is reserved by Samsung Electronics, Co., Ltd.
The contents of this manual may not be partially or in whole reproduced, distributed or used in any form without the written
permission of Samsung Electronics, Co., Ltd.
The SAMSUNG logo and SyncMaster are the registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics, Co., Ltd.
Microsoft, Windows and Windows NT are the registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
VESA, DPM and DDC are the registered trademarks of the Video Electronics Standard Association.
All other trademarks mentioned herein belong to their respective companies.
1-1 Major Safety Precautions
1-2 Care and Maintenance
External Surface and Screen Maintenance
Clean the product with a soft dry cloth.
• Avoid cleaning the product with an inflammable substance
such as benzene or thinner or with a wet cloth. This may
result in a problem with the product.
• Avoid scratching the screen with your fingernails or a sharp
object.
• Avoid cleaning the product by spraying water onto it. If water
enters the product, it may result in fire, electric shock or a
problem with the product.
• A white stain may be generated on the surface of the model if
a supersonic humidifier is used near it.
The appearance and the colour may differ depending on
models.
Securing the Installation Space
• Keep the required distances between the product and other objects (e.g. walls) to ensure proper ventilation.
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.
The appearance may differ depending on the product.
When installing the product with a stand When installing the product with a wall-mount
About persistent images
• Displaying a still image for a long time may create a persistent image or stain on the screen.
If you do not use the product for a long time, set the power-saving mode or screen saver.
• Due to technological constraints of the Panel manufacturer, the images generated by this product may appear either
brighter or darker than normal by appr. 1ppm (parts per million) pixel.
The number of sub-pixels of an panel by size: The number of Sub-Pixels = Max. Horizontal Resolution x Max. Vertical
Resolution x 3
Example) If the maximum resolution is 1920 x 1080, the number of sub-pixels is 1920 x 1080 x 3 = 6,220,800.
Major Safety Precautions 1-2
1-3 Safety Precautions
Icons used for safety precautions
ICON NAME MEANING
Warning Failing to follow the precautions marked with this sign may result in a serious injury or even a
fatality.
Caution
Failing to follow the precautions marked with this sign may result in a personal injury or property
damage.
Meaning of Signs
Do not perform. Must be followed.
Do not disassemble.
Do not touch. Must be grounded to prevent electric shock.
The power plug must be unplugged from the
wall outlet.
Power Related
The following images are for your reference and may differ depending on models and countries.
Warning
Avoid using a damaged power cord or plug
or a loose power outlet.
• Otherwise, it may result in electric
shock or fire.
Avoid plugging in or unplugging the power
supply with wet hands.
• Otherwise, it may result in electric
shock.
Make sure to connect the power cord to a
grounded wall outlet (for insulation class 1
equipment only).
• Otherwise, it may result in electric
shock or injury.
Keep the power cord and the product away
from a heater.
• Otherwise, it may result in electric
shock or fire.
Avoid connecting multiple electric appliances to a single wall outlet.
• Otherwise, it may result in fire due to
overheating of the wall outlet.
Plug the power plug in firmly.
• Otherwise, it may result in fire.
Avoid bending or twisting the power cord
excessively and avoid placing heavy objects
on the cord.
• Otherwise, it may result in electric
shock or fire due to a damaged
power cord.
If the pins of the power plug or the wall outlet are covered in dust, clean it using a dry
cloth.
• Otherwise, it may result in fire.
1-3 Major Safety Precautions
Caution
Avoid unplugging the power plug while the
product is operating.
• Otherwise, it may damage the
When unplugging the power plug from the
wall outlet, make sure to hold it by the plug
and not by the cord.
• Otherwise, it may result in electric
Installation Related
Warning
Avoid placing burning candles, mosquitorepellentor cigarettes on the product.
• Otherwise, it may result in fire.
Avoid installing the product in a badly-ventilated location such as inside a bookshelf or
closet.
• Otherwise, it may result in fire due to
Keep the plastic bags used to pack the
product away from children.
• If children place the plastic bags over
product due to electric shock.
shock or fire.
internal over-heating.
their heads, they may suffocate.
Make sure to use only the power cord supplied by our company. In addition, do not
use the power cord of another electric appliance.
• Otherwise, it may result in electric
shock or fire.
Connect the power plug to a wall outlet that
can be easily reached.
• When a problem occurs with the
product, you must unplug the power
plug to cut the power off completely.
You cannot cut the power off
completely using only the power
button on the product.
Ask an installation engineer or relevant
company to install the product onto the wall.
• Otherwise, it may result in injury.
• Make sure to use the specified wall
mount.
Keep a distance of at least 10 cm(3.93
inches) from the wall when installing the
product for ventilation.
• Otherwise, it may result in fire due to
internal over-heating.
Avoid installing the product in a location that
is unstable or exposed to excessive vibration such as on an unstable or slanted shelf.
• The product may fall and this may
result in damage to the product or
injury.
• If you use the product in a location
exposed to excessive vibrations, it
may result in a problem with the
product or fire.
Avoid installing the product in a location
exposed to dust, moisture (sauna), oil,
smoke or water (rain drops) and installing it
within a vehicle.
• This may result in electric shock or
fire.
Major Safety Precautions 1-3
Avoid installing the product in a location
exposed to direct sunlight and installing the
product near a heat source such as a fireplace or heater.
• This may shorten the product life
cycle or cause fire.
Caution
Avoid installing the product where children
may reach it.
• If a child touches the product, the
product may fall and this may result
in injury.
• Since the front part is heavier, install
the product on a flat and stable
surface.
Install the antenna far away from any high
voltage cables.
• If the antenna touches or falls onto a
high voltage cable, it may result in
electric shock or fire.
Bend the outdoor antenna cable downwards
at the location where it comes in the house
so that rainwater does not flow in.
• If rainwater enters the product, it
may result in electric shock or fire.
Do not let the product drop while moving it.
• This may result in a problem with the
product or injury.
When installing the product on a console or
shelf, make sure that the front of the product
does not protrude out of the console or
shelf.
• Otherwise, this may cause the
product to fall off and result in a
malfunction or injury.
• Make sure to use a cabinet or shelf
suitable to the size of the product.
If the product is installed in a location where
the operating conditions vary considerably,
a serious quality problem may occur due to
the surrounding environment. In this case,
install the product only after consulting one
of our service engineers about the matter.
• Places exposed to microscopic dust,
chemicals, too high or low
temperature, high humidity, airports
or stations where the product is
continuously used.
Do not place the product face down on the
floor.
• This may damage the panel of the
product.
When putting the product down, handle it
gently.
• Otherwise, it may result in a problem
with the product or injury.
Cleaning Related
Warning
Before cleaning the product, unplug the
power cord.
• Otherwise, it may result in electric
shock or fire.
1-3 Major Safety Precautions
When cleaning the product, do not spray
water directly over the product parts.
• Make sure that water does not enter
the product.
• Otherwise, it may result in fire,
electric shock or a problem with the
product.
Caution
Usage Related
Avoid spraying cleansing agent directly onto
the product.
• This may result in discoloration or
cracking of the exterior of the
product or the panel coming off.
If you can't get the product clean with just
the supplied cloth, use a soft, damp cloth
with a "monitor-exclusive cleansing agent"
and wipe the product with it.
• If no monitor-exclusive cleansing
agent is available, dilute a cleansing
agent with water at a ratio of 1:10
before cleaning the product.
When cleaning the product, disconnect the
power cord and clean the product with the
supplied cleaning cloth.
• Avoid using chemicals such as wax,
benzene, alcohol, thinner, mosquitorepellent, fragrance, lubrication or
cleansing agent when cleaning the
product.
This may result in the exterior being
deformed or the print being
removed.
Since the exterior of the product is easily
scratched, be sure to use the supplied
cleansing cloth.
Warning
Since a high voltage runs through the product, never disassemble, repair or modify the
product yourself.
• Otherwise, it may result in fire or
electric shock.
• If the product needs to be fixed,
contact a service centre.
If the product generates a strange noise, a
burning smell, or smoke, unplug the power
plug immediately and contact a service centre.
• Otherwise, it may result in electric
shock or fire.
If you drop the product or the case is damaged, turn the power off and unplug the
power cord. Contact a service centre.
• Otherwise, it may result in fire or
electric shock.
When thunder or lighting occurs, unplug the
power cord and under no circumstance
touch the antenna cable as this is dangerous.
• Otherwise, it may result in electric
shock or fire.
To move the product, turn the power off and
unplug the power cord, the antenna cable
and any other wires connected to the product.
• Otherwise, it may result in electric
shock or fire due to the damaged
power cord.
Avoid letting children hang or climb onto the
product.
• Otherwise, it may result in the
product falling and this may result in
injury or death.
Avoid placing objects such as toys and
cookies on top of the product.
• If a child hangs over the product to
grab an object, the object or the
product may fall and this may result
in injury or even death.
Avoid dropping an object over the product
or cause impact to the product.
• Otherwise, it may result in electric
shock or fire.
Major Safety Precautions 1-3
Avoid moving the product by pulling the
power cord or antenna cable.
• Otherwise, it may result in electric
shock, fire or a problem with the
product due to damage to the cable.
When a gas leak occurs, do not touch the
product or the power plug and ventilate
immediately.
• A spark may result in an explosion or
fire.
• During a thunder or lighting storm,
do not touch the power cord or
antenna cable.
Avoid lifting up or moving the product by
holding only the power cord or signal cable.
• Otherwise, it may result in electric
shock, fire or a problem with the
product due to damage to the cable.
Take care not to block the vent by a table
cloth or curtain.
• Otherwise, it may result in fire due to
internal overheating.
Avoid placing a liquid container such as a
vase, flowerpot, beverage, cosmetics or
drugs, or a metal object over the product.
• If water or substances enter the
product, turn the power off, unplug
the power cord and contact a service
centre.
• Otherwise, it may result in a problem
with the product, electric shock or
fire.
Avoid using or placing inflammable spray or
objects near the product.
• This may result in an explosion or
fire.
Avoid inserting metal objects such as a
chopsticks, coins or hairpins, or inflammable objects into the product (the vents,
ports, etc).
• If water or substances enters the
product, turn the power off, unplug
the power cord and contact a service
centre.
• Otherwise, it may result in a problem
with the product, electric shock or
fire.
Caution
Displaying a still image for a long time may
create a persistent image or stain on the
screen.
• If you do not use the product for a
long time, use the power-saving
mode or set the screensaver to the
moving picture mode.
Set the appropriate resolution and frequency for the product.
• Otherwise, it may result in eye strain.
Do not place the adapter on top of another
adapter.
• Otherwise, it may result in fire.
1-3 Major Safety Precautions
When not using the product for a long time
such as leaving your home, unplug the
power cord from the wall outlet.
• Otherwise, it may cause dust
accumulation and result in fire
caused by overheating or short
circuit or result in an electric shock.
Avoid turning the product upside down or
move the product holding only the stand.
• This may cause the product to fall,
resulting in damage to the product or
injury.
Keep power adaptor away from any other
heat source.
• Otherwise, it may result in fire.
Remove the vinyl cover of the adapter
before using the adaptor.
• Otherwise, it may result in fire.
Always keep power adaptor in well-ventilated area.
Be careful that adaptor should not be in
contact with water and therefore not be wet.
• This may cause a malfunction,
electric shock or fire. Do not use
adaptor by the waterside or outside
particularly when it rains or snows.
Be careful that adaptor should not be
wet while cleaning floor with water.
Avoid using a humidifier or cooker near the
product.
• Otherwise, it may result in electric
shock or fire.
Since the display panel is hot after using it
for a long time, do not touch the product.
Take care when adjusting the angle of the
product or the height of the stand.
• If your hand or finger is caught, you
may be injured.
• If the product is tilted excessively,
the product may fall and this may
result in injury.
Watching the product from too close a distance continuously may damage your eyesight.
It is important to give your eyes some rest (5
minutes every hour) when viewing the product screen for long periods of time.
• This will alleviate any eye strain.
Keep the small accessories in a location out
of the reach of children.
Avoid placing a heavy object over the product.
• Otherwise, it may result in a problem
with the product or injury.
When using headphones or earphones, do
not turn the volume too high.
• Having the sound too loud may
damage your hearing.
When replacing the batteries, insert them
with right polarity (+, -).
• Otherwise, the battery may become
damaged or it may cause fire,
personal injury or damage due to
leakage of the internal liquid.
The batteries (and rechargeable batteries)
are not ordinary refuse and must be
returned for recycling purposes. The customer is responsible for returning the used
or rechargeable batteries for recycling.
• The customer can return used or
rechargeable batteries to a nearby
public recycling centre or to a store
selling the same type of the battery
or rechargeable battery.
Be careful that children do not place the batteries in their mouths when removed from
the remote control. Place the battery in a
location that children or infants cannot
reach.
• If children have had the battery in
their mouths, consult your doctor
immediately.
Use only specified standard batteries. Do
not use new and used batteries together.
• This may cause a battery to break or
leak and may cause fire, injury, or
contamination (damage).
Maintaining the Correct Posture when Using this Product
Major Safety Precautions 1-3
Maintain the correct posture when using this product.
• Straighten your back.
• Keep a distance of 45~50 cm (15~19 inches) from your eyes to the screen. Look down
at the screen and face the screen forwards.
• Adjust the angle of the product so that light is not reflected onto the screen.
• Keep your elbow at a right angle and keep your arm level with the back of your hand.
• Keep your elbow at a right angle.
• Place your heels flat on the ground while keeping your knees at an angle of 90 degrees
or higher and maintain the position of your arm so that your arm is below your heart.
1-3 Major Safety Precautions
2 Installing the Product
2-1 Package Contents
• Unpack the product and check if all of the following contents have been included.
• Store the packaging box in case you need to move the Product later.
• If any items are missing, contact your dealer.
• Contact a local dealer to purchase optional items.
CONTENTS
Quick Setup Guide Warranty Card
User Manual DC-Adapter
(Not available in all locations)
Power Cord D-Sub Cable Stereo Cable Stand & Screw (2EA)
Remote Control /
Batteries (AAA X 2)
Scart Adapter
AV Adapter Component Adapter
Cleaning Cloth Cable Holder
SOLD SEPARATELY
HDMI Cable HDMI to DVI Cable Audio Adapter
• The colour and the appearance may differ depending on the product, and the specifications are subject to change
without prior notice to improve the performance.
• The cleaning cloth is supplied with black high-glossy models only.
Installing the Product 2-1
2-2 Installing the Stand
Before assembling the product, place the product down on a flat and stable surface so that the screen is facing downwards.
Place a soft cloth over the table to protect the product and place the product onto the
cloth face down.
Insert the stand base into the stand as shown in the figure.
Firmly fasten the stand using the screws.
- Caution
Do not lift the product by only its stand.
The colour and the appearance may differ depending on the product, and the specifications are subject to change without
prior notice to improve the performance.
2-2 Installing the Product
2-3 Removing the Stand
Before removing the stand, place the product down on a flat and stable surface so that the screen faces downwards.
Place a soft cloth over the table to protect the product and place the product face down.
Remove the screws from the bottom of the stand.
Pull the stand from the stand base to remove.
Before you attach the bracket, unfasten the screw and remove the stand base.
After the stand base is removed, you can attach the bracket to the product.
• If you want to purchase this Wall Mount, contact an authorized dealer.
• The Wall mount of this model is only supported as WMN-2490.
• The wall mount kit is not supplied, but sold separately.
The colour and the appearance may differ depending on the product, and the specifications are subject to change without
prior notice to improve the performance.
Installing the Product 2-3
2-4 Connecting to a Computer
1. 1. Connect the product to a PC depending on the video output supported by the PC.
The connecting part may differ depending on the product model.
• When the graphics card provides a D-Sub <Analogue> output
- Connect the [PC IN] port of the product to the D-Sub port of the PC with the D-Sub cable.
• When the graphics card provides a DVI <Digital> output
- Connect the [HDMI IN 1, 2 (DVI)] port of the product to the DVI port of the PC with the HDMI to DVI cable.
• When the graphics card provides a HDMI output
- Connect the [HDMI IN 1, 2 (DVI)] port of the product to the HDMI port of the PC with the HDMI cable.
When a PC with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz is connected to the [HDMI IN 1, 2 (DVI)]port, you should set
the <HDMI> mode to <DVI PC> in the <Edit Name> of the <Input> mode. In this case, a separate sound connection
is required.
2-4 Installing the Product
2. Connect the [PC / DVI AUDIO IN] port on the rear side of the product to the sound card of the PC.
3. Connect the power adapter to [DC 14V] on the rear of the product. Connect the power cord to the adapter and wall socket.
(The input voltage is switched automatically.)
You may enjoy clear and quality sound from the computer sound card using the product's speakers.
(You don't need to install separate speakers for your computer.)
Installing the Product 2-4
2-5 Using it as a TV
You may view television programs on the product if it is connected to an antenna or cable system without installing any separate
TV reception hardware or software on your computer.
1. Connect the cable or TV antenna cable to the [ANT IN] port on the rear side of the product.
• When using an indoor antenna/cable terminal:
Check the antenna terminal on the wall and then connect the antenna/cable TV cable.
• When using an outdoor antenna:
When using an outdoor antenna, we strongly suggest using a qualified technician to install it.
2. When the connections are completed, connect the TV power.
3. When the product is turned on for the first time after it was purchased, the initial setup operations <Plug&Play> begin.
Be careful that the coaxial cable is not bent when connecting it to the antenna input terminal [ANT IN].
Digital TV notice
• Functionalities related to Digital TV (DVB) are only available in countries/areas where DVB-T (MPEG2 and MPEG4
AVC) digital terrestrial signals are broadcasted or where you are able to access to a compatible DVB-C (MPEG2 and
MPEG4 AAC) cable-TV service. Please check with your local dealer the possibility to receive DVB-T or DVB-C signal.
• DVB-T is the DVB European consortium standard for the broadcast transmission of digital terrestrial television and
DVB-C is that for the broadcast transmission of digital TV over cable. However, some differentiated features like EPG
(Electric Programme Guide), VOD (Video On Demand) and so on, are not included in this specification. So, they cannot
be workable at this moment.
• Although this TV set meets the latest DVB-T and DVB-C standards, as of [August, 2008], the compatibility with future
DVB-T digital terrestrial and DVB-C digital cable broadcasts cannot be guaranteed.
• Depending on the countries/areas where this TV set is used some cable-TV providers may charge an additional fee for
such a service and you may be required to agree to terms and conditions of their business.
• Some Digital TV functions might be unavailable in some countries or regions and DVB-C might not work correctly with
some cable service providers.
• For more information, please contact your local Samsung customer care centre.
- The reception quality of TV may be affected due to differences in broadcasting method between the countries.
Please check the TV performance in the local SAMSUNG Authorized Dealer, or the Samsung Call Centre whether
it can be improved by reconfiguring TV setting or not.
Standby mode
Do not leave your TV in standby mode for long periods of time (when you are away on a holiday, for example). A small
amount of electric power is still consumed even when the power button is turned off. It is best to unplug the power cord.
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2-6 Connecting an HDMI cable
1. Connect the HDMI OUT port of the AV device (Blu-ray/DVD/Cable/Satellite box) to the [HDMI IN 1, 2 (DVI)] terminal of the
product using the HDMI cable.
2. Press the [SOURCE] button at the front of the product or on the remote control to select <HDMI> mode.
You do not need to make a separate audio connection when connecting via HDMI.
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2-7 Connecting Using a HDMI to DVI Cable
1. Connect the DVI output terminal of an external device to the [HDMI IN 1, 2 (DVI)] terminal of the product using a HDMI to DVI
cable.
2. Connect the red and white plugs of an RCA to stereo (for PC) cable to the same coloured audio output terminals of the digital
output device, and connect the opposite plug to the [PC / DVI AUDIO IN] terminal of the product.
Press the [SOURCE] button at the front of the product or on the remote control to select <HDMI> mode.
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2-8 Connecting a Component cable
1. Connect the component adapter to [COMPONENT IN] on the rear of the product.
2. Connect the component cable to the corresponding matching colours on the component adapter and AV device.
3. Connect the audio adapter to [AV IN] on the rear of the product.
4. Connect the audio cable to the corresponding matching colours on the audio adapter and AV device.
5. Press the [SOURCE] button at the front of the product or on the remote control to select the <Component> mode.
For an explanation of Component video, consult your DVD/VCR/Cable/Satellite box manual.
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2-9 Connecting AV Devices
1. Connect the AV adapter to [AV IN] on the rear of the product.
2. Connect the audio-and-video cable to the corresponding matching colours on the AV adapter and AV device.
3. Press the [SOURCE] button at the front of the product or on the remote control to select the <AV> mode.
The audio-video cables shown here are usually included with a Camcorder. (If not, check your local electronics store.)
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2-10 Connecting a Scart cable
1. Connect the Scart adapter to [EXT (RGB)] on the rear of the product.
2. Connect the Scart cable to the Scart adapter and AV device.
3. Press the [SOURCE] button at the front of the product or on the remote control to select the <Ext.> mode.
• Connect to the DVD Devices input if the device has a [EXT [RGB]] jack.
• You can watch DVD simply by hooking up the DVD player with the product as long as the power is on.
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2-11 Connecting COMMON INTERFACE
To watch paid channels, the “CI or CI+ CARD” must be inserted.
• If you don’t insert the "CI or CI+ CARD," some channels will display the message "Scrambled Signal".
• The pairing information containing a telephone number, the "CI or CI+ CARD" ID the Host ID and other information will be
displayed in about 2~3 minutes. If an error message is displayed, please contact your service provider.
• When the configuration of channel information has finished, the message "Updating Completed" is displayed, indicating
the channel list is updated.
• You must obtain a "CI or CI+ CARD" from a local cable service provider.
• When removing the "CI or CI+ CARD", carefully pull it out with your hands since dropping the "CI or CI+ CARD" may
cause damage to it.
• Insert the "CI or CI+ CARD" in the direction marked on the card.
• The location of the COMMON INTERFACE slot may be different depending on the model.
• "CI or CI+ CARD" is not supported in some countries and regions; check with your authorized dealer.
• If you have any problems, please contact a service provider.
• Insert the “CI or CI+ CARD” that supports the current antenna settings. The screen will be distorted or will not be seen.
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2-12 Connecting to an Amplifier
• Connect the [DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL)] terminal of your product to the optical input of your amplifier using an
optical cable.
• If no sound is emitted from the product, you need to use an amplifier.
• For information on how to connect a speaker and amplifier, refer to the respective user manuals provided by their
manufacturers.
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2-13 Connecting Headphones
• Connect your headphones to the Headphone connection terminal.
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