SAMSUNG LN52C530F1F User Manual

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Samsung Electronics Canada Inc., Customer
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Ontario L5R 4B2 Canada

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Figures and illustrations in this User Manual are provided for reference only and may differ from actual product appearance.
Product design and specifications may be changed without notice.

Important Warranty Information Regarding Television Format Viewing

See the warranty card for more information on warranty terms.

✎

Wide screen format LCD Displays (16:9, the aspect ratio of the screen width to height) are primarily designed to view wide screen format full­motion video. The images displayed on them should primarily be in the wide screen 16:9 ratio format, or expanded to fill the screen if your model
offers this feature and the images are constantly moving. Displaying stationary graphics and images on screen, such as the dark sidebars on
nonexpanded standard format television video and programming, should be limited to no more than 5% of the total television viewing per week.
Additionally, viewing other stationary images and text such as stock market reports, video game displays, station logos, web sites or computer
graphics and patterns, should be limited as described above for all televisions. Displaying stationary images that exceed the above guidelines
can cause uneven aging of LCD Displays that leave subtle, but permanent burned-in ghost images in the LCD picture. To avoid this, vary the
programming and images, and primarily display full screen moving images, not stationary patterns or dark bars. On LCD models that offer picture
sizing features, use these controls to view different formats as a full screen picture.
Be careful in the selection and duration of television formats used for viewing. Uneven LCD aging as a result of format selection and use, as well as
burned-in images, are not covered by your Samsung limited warranty.

SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS NORTH AMERICAN LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT•

Subject to the requirements, conditions, exclusions and limitations of the original Limited Warranty supplied with Samsung Electronics
(SAMSUNG) products, and the requirements, conditions, exclusions and limitations contained herein, SAMSUNG will additionally provide
Warranty Repair Service in the United States on SAMSUNG products purchased in Canada, and in Canada on SAMSUNG products
purchased in the United States, for the warranty period originally specified, and to the Original Purchaser only.

The above described warranty repairs must be performed by a SAMSUNG Authorized Service Center. Along with this Statement, the Original
Limited Warranty Statement and a dated Bill of Sale as Proof of Purchase must be presented to the Service Center. Transportation to and
from the Service Center is the responsibility of the purchaser. Conditions covered are limited only to manufacturing defects in material or
workmanship, and only those encountered in normal use of the product.

Excluded, but not limited to, are any originally specified provisions for, in-home or on-site services, minimum or maximum repair times,
exchanges or replacements, accessories, options, upgrades, or consumables.

For the location of a SAMSUNG Authorized Service Center, please call toll-free:

In the United States : 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864) –
In Canada : 1-800-SAMSUNG –

Still image warning

Avoid displaying still images (such as jpeg picture files) or still image elements (such as TV channel logos, panorama or 4:3 image format, stock
or news bars at screen bottom etc.) on the screen. Constant displaying of still pictures can cause ghosting of LCD screen, which will affect image
quality. To reduce risk of this effect, please follow below recommendations:

Avoid displaying the same TV channel for long periods.•

Always try to display any image on full screen, use TV set picture format menu for best possible match.•

Reduce brightness and contrast values to minimum required to achieve desired picture quality, exceeded values may speed up the burnout •
process.

Frequently use all TV features designed to reduce image retention and screen burnout, refer to proper user manual section for details.•

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.

x

The appearance may differ depending on the product.

✎

Be careful when you contact the TV because some parts can be somewhat hot.

✎

Installation with a stand. Installation with a wall-mount.

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Contents

English

ENGLISH

Getting Started

List of Features y ......................................................... 4

Accessories y .............................................................. 4

Installing the LCD TV Stand y ...................................... 4

Viewing the Control Panel y ......................................... 5

Viewing the Remote Control y ...................................... 6

Connecting to an Antenna y ........................................ 7

Plug & Play (Initial Setup) y ........................................... 7

Connections

Connecting to an AV Device y ......................................8

Connecting to an Audio Device y ................................. 9

Connecting to a PC y .................................................. 9

Changing the Input source y ...................................... 11

Basic Features

How to Navigate Menus y .......................................... 11

Channel Menu y ........................................................ 12

Seeing Channels 12
Using Favorite Channels 12
Memorizing channels 12
Editing channels 13
Other Features 13

Picture Menu y .......................................................... 14

Changing the Preset Picture Mode 14
Adjusting picture settings 14
Economical Solutions 14
Setting up the TV with your PC 14
Changing the Picture Options 15

Sound Menu y ........................................................... 16

Changing the Preset Sound Mode 16
Adjusting sound settings 16
Sound Settings 16

Setup Menu y ............................................................ 17

Setting the Time 17
Using the Sleep Timer 18
Setting the On/Off Timer 18
Locking Programs 18
Other Features 20
Picture In Picture (PIP) 21

Support Menu y ......................................................... 21

Advanced Features

Media Play y .............................................................. 23

Connecting a USB Device 23
Screen Display 24
Playing Multiple Files 27
Media Play - Additional Functions 27

Anynet+ y ................................................................. 29

Setting Up Anynet+ 30
Switching between Anynet+ Devices 30
Recording 30
Listening through a Receiver 31
Troubleshooting for Anynet+ 31

Other Information

Anti-theft Kensington Lock y ...................................... 32

Installing the Wall Mount y .........................................32

Securing the TV to the Wall y ..................................... 34

Troubleshooting y ......................................................35

Storage and Maintenance 37

Specifications y ......................................................... 38

License 38

Dimensions y ............................................................. 39

Index y ...................................................................... 40

Check the Symbol!

t

✎

O

This function can be used by pressing the

TOOLS button on the remote control.

Note :

Important information

Step by step guide :

Informs you how to access

the menu.

P

POWER

CHLIST

P . MODE

P . SIZE

INFO

TO OLS

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List of Features

Excellent Digital Interface & Networking: With a built-in HD digital tuner, nonsubscription HD broadcasts can be viewed y
without a cable box / STB (Set-Top-Box) satellite receiver.

Media Play y : Allows you to play music files, pictures, and movies saved on a USB device. (P. 23)
Self Diagnosis y : You can check picture and sound operation. (P. 21)

Accessories

Please make sure the following items are included with your LCD TV. If any items are missing, contact your dealer.

✎

The items' colors and shapes may vary depending on the models.

✎

Remote Control (BN59-00996A) & Batteries (AAA x 2) y
Owner’s Instructions y
Warranty Card / Safety Guide / Quick Setup Guide y

Cleaning Cloth (BN63-01798B) y
Power Cord y

Blanking Bracket y

(BN63-06339A)

Holder-Ring (4ea) y

(BN61-04529A)

Installing the LCD TV Stand

Components

When installing the stand, use the provided components and parts.

Stand ( y

1 EA)

Guide Stand ( y

1 EA)

Screws y

1

2

C

A

B

or

8EA (M4 X L12)

B

A

Front

Rear

Top View

C

4EA

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Make sure to distinguish between the front and back of the Stand and Guide Stand when assembling them.

✎

Make sure that at least two persons lift and move the LCD T V.

✎

Stand the product up and fasten the screws. If you fasten the screws with the LCD TV placed down, it may lean to one

✎

side.

Viewing the Control Panel

The product color and shape may vary depending on the model.

✎

P

(Power)

Turns the TV on or off.

Remote control sensor Aim the remote control towards this spot on the TV.

SOURCE

E

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.

MENU Displays an on-screen menu, the OSD (on screen display), of your TV’s features.

y

Adjusts the volume. In the OSD, use the

y

buttons as you would use the

◄ and ► buttons on the remote control.

z

Changes the channels. In the OSD, use the

z

buttons as you would use the

▼ and ▲ buttons on the remote control.

Power Indicator Blinks and turns off when the power is on and lights up in standby mode.

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.

Speakers

Remote control sensor

Power Indicator

4

s

s

s

s

4EA

3

C

s

s

s

s

s

s

s

s

Bottom View

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Viewing the Remote Control

This is a special remote control for the visually impaired persons and has Braille points on the Power, Channel,

✎

Volume buttons.

Installing batteries (Battery size: AAA)

NOTE

✎

Use the remote control within 23 feet from the TV.

x

Bright light may affect the performance of the remote

x

control. Avoid use when nearby fluorescent lights or neon
signs.

The color and shape may vary depending on the model.

x

Press to display information on the TV
screen. (P. 17)

Changes channels.

Returns to the previous channel.

Cut off the sound temporarily.

Displays the main on-screen menu.

Exit the menu.

Buttons used in the Channel list,

Media Play menu, etc.

S.MODE: Selects the sound mode.

(P. 16)

SLEEP: Automatically shuts off the TV

at a preset time. (P. 18)

MTS: Press to choose stereo, mono or

Separate Audio Program (SAP
broadcast). (P. 17)

P.MODE: Selects picture mode. (P. 14)
P.SIZE: Choose the picture size. (P. 15)
CC: Controls the caption decoder. (P. 20)

Displays Favorite Channel Lists on the
screen. (P. 12)

Displays and selects the available video
sources. (P. 11)

Selects the HDMI mode directly.

PRE-CH

TOOLS

MENU

FA V . CH

INFO

RETURN

CHLIST

HDMI

EXIT

MEDIA.P

P . MODE

S.MODE

P . SIZE CC

SLEEP MTS

Returns to the previous menu.

Quickly select frequently used functions.

Selects the on-screen menu items and
changes the values seen on the menu.

Views Media Play. (P. 23)

Displays the channel list on the screen. (P. 12)

Press to select additional channels

(digital) being broadcast by the same

station. For example, to select channel

‘54-3’, press ‘54’, then press ‘-’ and ‘3’.

Adjusts the volume.

Turns the TV on and off.

Use these buttons in Media Play and

Anynet+ modes.

(: Controls recording on Samsung

recorders with the Anynet+ feature)

Press to directly access to channels.

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Connecting to an Antenna

When the TV is initially powered on, basic settings proceed automatically.

Connecting the power cord and antenna.

✎

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. Plug & Play is available only when the Input source is set to TV.

To return to the previous step, press the red button.

✎

1

Selecting a language

Press the ▲ or ▼ button, then press the ENTERE button.
Select the desired OSD (On Screen Display) language.

P

POWER

CHLIST

INFO

2

Selecting Store Demo
or Home Use

Press the ◄ or ► button, then press the ENTERE button.

Select the y Home Use mode. Store Demo Mode is for retail
environments.

To return the unit’s settings from y Store Demo to Home Use
(standard): Press the volume button on the TV. When you see the
volume in the OSD, press and hold MENU for 5 sec.

3

Selecting an antenna

Press the ▲ or ▼ button, then press the ENTERE button. Select Air, Cable or Auto.

In ✎Cable mode, you can select the correct signal source among STD, HRC, and IRC
by pressing the ▲, ▼, ◄ or ► button, then press the ENTERE button.

4

Selecting a channel The channel search will start automatically.

For more information, refer to Channel → Auto Program. (P.12)

Press the ✎ENTERE button at any time to interrupt the memorization process.

5

Setting the Clock
Mode

Set the Clock Mode automatically or manually.

If you select the ✎Auto, set the daylight saving time.
Select the time zone where you live.

6

Viewing the HD
Connection Guide

The connection method for the best HD screen quality is displayed.

7

Enjoy your TV.

Press the ENTERE button.

If You Want to Reset This Feature...

MENU

O m

→ Setup → Plug & Play → ENTERE

Cable

ANT OUT

VHF/UHF Antenna

Power Input

or

Plug & Play

Time

Menu Language : English

Caption : Off

Security

General

PIP : Off

Setup

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Connections

Connections

Connecting to an AV Device

Using an HDMI / DVI Cable: HD connection (up to 1080p)

We recommend using the HDMI connection for the best quality HD picture.
Available devices: DVD, Blu-ray player, HD cable box, HD satellite receiver (STB).

HDMI IN 1(DVI) ✎, 2, 3 / PC/DVI AUDIO IN

When using an HDMI/DVI cable connection, you must use the xHDMI IN 1(DVI) jack for video. A DVD, Blu-ray
player, HD cable box, HD STB satellite receiver, cable box, or STB satellite receiver may require a DVI-HDMI (DVI
to HDMI) cable or DVI-HDMI (DVI to HDMI) adapter. The PC/DVI AUDIO IN jack is required for audio.

The picture may not display normally (if at all) or the audio may not work if an external device that uses an older

x

version of HDMI mode is connected to the TV. If such a problem occurs, ask the manufacturer of the external
device about the HDMI version and, if out of date, request an upgrade.

Be sure to purchase a certified HDMI cable. Otherwise, the picture may not display or a connection error may

x

occur.

Using a Component Cable: (up to 1080p), Using an Audio/Video Cable: (480i only)

Available devices: DVD, Blu-ray player, cable box, STB satellite receiver, VCR

Device

DVI OUT

BD/DVD player/

HD cable/Sat. box

HDMI OUT

R-AUDIO-L

P

R PB Y

AUDIO IN

Red White

W W

BGRR

P

R PB Y

COMPONENT OUT

R-AUDIO-L

P

R PB Y

AUDIO OUT

Blu-ray player

WY

W Y

BGR

W

W

B

G

R

R

R

R

R

VIDEO OUT

VCR

R-AUDIO-L

P

R PB Y

AUDIO OUT

When connecting to ✎AV IN 1, the
color of the AV IN 1 [ Y/VIDEO] jack
(Green) does not match the color of
the video cable (Yellow).

For better picture quality, the

✎

Component connection is
recommended over the A/ V
connection.

W W

BGRRWY

Yellow Red White Red Blue Green

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Connecting to an Audio Device

Using an Optical (Digital) or Audio (Analog) Cable Connection

Available devices: Digital Audio System, Amplifier, Home Theater

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL)

✎

When a Digital Audio System is connected to the xDIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) jack, decrease the volume
of both the TV and the system.

5.1 CH (channel) audio is available when the TV is connected to an external device supporting 5.1 CH.

x

When the receiver (home theater) is set to on, you can hear sound output from the TV’s optical jack. When the

x

TV is receiving a DTV signal, the TV will send 5.1 CH sound to the home theater receiver. When the source is
a digital component such as a DVD / Blu-ray player / cable box / STB (Set-Top-Box) satellite receiver and is
connected to the TV via HDMI, only 2 CH audio will be heard from the home theater receiver. If you want to
hear 5.1 CH audio, connect the digital audio out jack from your DVD / Blu-ray player / cable box / STB satellite
receiver directly to an amplifier or home theater.

AUDIO OUT ✎: Connects to the audio input jacks on your amplifier/home theater.

When connecting, use the appropriate connector (sold separately).

x

When an audio amplifier is connected to the xAUDIO OUT jacks: Decrease the volume of the TV and adjust the
volume level with the amplifier’s volume control.

Connecting to a PC

Using an HDMI/DVI Cable / a D-sub Cable

DVD

Home Theater

OPTICAL

R-AUDIO-L

P

R PB Y

AUDIO IN

Red White

W W

BGRR

Digital Audio System

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO OUT

DVI OUT

PC OUT

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Connections

Display Modes (D-Sub and HDMI/DVI Input)

Optimal resolution is 1920 x 1080@60Hz.

Mode Resolution Horizontal Frequency (KHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) Pixel Clock Frequency (MHz) Sync Polarity (H / V)

IBM

640 x 350 31.469 70.086 25.175 +/­720 x 400 31.469 70.087 28.322 -/+

MAC

640 x 480 35.000 66.667 30.240 -/­832 x 624 49.726 74.551 57.284 -/-

1152 x 870 68.681 75.062 100.000 -/-

VESA CVT

720 x 576 35.910 59.950 32.750 -/+
1152 x 864 53.783 59.959 81.750 -/+
1280 x 720 56.456 74.777 95.750 -/+
1280 x 960 75.231 74.857 130.000 -/+

VESA DMT

640 x 480 31.469 59.940 25.175 -/-

640 x 480 37.861 72.809 31.500 -/-

640 x 480 37.500 75.000 31.500 -/-

800 x 600 37.879 60.317 40.000 +/+

800 x 600 48.077 72.188 50.000 +/+

800 x 600 46.875 75.000 49.500 +/+
1024 x 768 48.363 60.004 65.000 -/­1024 x 768 56.476 70.069 75.000 -/­1024 x 768 60.023 75.029 78.750 +/+
1152 x 864 67.500 75.000 108.000 +/+

1280 x 1024 63.981 60.020 108.000 +/+
1280 x 1024 79.976 75.025 135.000 +/+

1280 x 800 49.702 59.810 83.500 -/+
1280 x 800 62.795 74.934 106.500 -/+
1280 x 960 60.000 60.000 108.000 +/+
1280 x 720 45.000 60.000 74.250 +/+
1360 x 768 47.712 60.015 85.500 +/+
1440 x 900 55.935 59.887 106.500 -/+
1440 x 900 70.635 74.984 136.750 -/+

1680 x 1050 65.290 59.954 146.250 -/+

VESA GTF

1280 x 720 52.500 70.000 89.040 -/+

1280 x 1024 74.620 70.000 128.943 -/-

VESA DMT / DTV CEA 1920 x 1080p 67.500 60.000 148.500 +/+

NOTE

✎✎

For HDMI/DVI cable connection, you must use the xHDMI IN 1(DVI) jack.
The interlace mode is not supported.

x

The set might operate abnormally if a non-standard video format is selected.

x

Separate and Composite modes are supported. SOG(Sync On Green) is not suppor ted.

x

EX-LINK

Connector for service only.

Input Cables (Sold Separately)

HDMI HDMI-DVI Component Composite (AV) Coaxial (RF) VGA

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Changing the Input source

Source List

MENU

O m

→ Input → Source List → ENTER

E

Use to select TV or an external input sources
such as a DVD / Blu-ray player / cable box /
STB satellite receiver.

TV / AV1 / AV2 / Component1 / ■
Component2 / PC / HDMI1/DVI / HDMI2
/ HDMI3 / USB

You can only choose external

✎

devices that are connected to the TV. In the

Source List, connected inputs will be highlighted.

PC ✎ always stay activated.

Edit Name

MENU

O m

→ Input → Edit Name → ENTER

E

VCR / DVD / Cable STB / Satellite STB / PVR STB / ■
AV Receiver / Game / Camcorder / PC / DVI PC / DVI
Devices / TV / IPTV / Blu-ray / HD DVD / DMA: Name

the device connected to the input jacks to make your
input source selection easier.

When a PC with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 @

✎

60Hz is connected to the HDMI IN 1(DVI) port,
you should set to DVI PC mode under Edit Name.

When connecting an HDMI/DVI cable to the

✎

HDMI IN 1(DVI) port, you should set to DVI PC or

DVI Devices mode under Edit Name.

CHLIST

P . SIZE

How to Navigate Menus

Before using the TV, follow the steps below to learn how to
navigate the menu and select and adjust different functions.

PRE-

CH

C

HLIST

TOOL

S

MEDIA.P

F

A V.CH

I

NFO

MENU

RETURN

EXIT

1

2

3

4

1 MENU button: Displays the main on-screen menu.
2 ENTERE / Direction button: Move the cursor and

select an item. Confirm the setting.

3 RETURN button: Returns to the previous menu.
4 EXIT button: Exits the on-screen menu.

How to Operate the OSD (On Screen Display)

The access step may differ depending on the selected menu.

1

MENU

m

The main menu options appear on
the screen:

Picture, Sound, Channel, Setup,
Input, Application, Support.

2

▲ / ▼

Select an icon with the ▲ or ▼
button.

3

ENTER

E

Press ENTERE access the
submenu.

4

▲ / ▼

Select the desired submenu with
the ▲ or ▼ button.

5

◄ / ►

Adjust the value of an item with the
◄ or ► button. The adjustment in
the OSD may differ depending on
the selected menu.

6

ENTER

E

Press ENTERE to confirm the
selection.

7

EXIT

e

Press EXIT.

Basic Features

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Basic Features

Channel Menu

Seeing Channels ¦

Channel List

MENU

O m

→ Channel → Channel List → ENTER

E

Add, delete or set Favorite channels and use
the program guide for digital broadcasts.

Select a channel in the All Channels, Added
Channels, Favorite or Programmed screen
by pressing the ▲ / ▼ buttons, and pressing
the ENTERE button. Then you can watch
the selected channel.

■ All Channels: Shows all currently available
channels.

■ Added Channels: Shows all added channels.

*

■ Favorite: Shows all favorite channels.

■ Programmed: Shows all currently reserved

programs.

Using the color buttons with the ✎Channel List

ABCD

x

Red (Antenna): Switches to Air or Cable.

x

Green (Zoom): Enlarges or shrinks a channel

number.

x

Yellow (Select): Selects multiple channel lists.
Select desired channels and press the Yellow button
to set all the selected channels at the same time. The

c

mark appears to the left of the selected channels.

x

(Page): Move to next or previous page.

T x (To o ls): Displays the Channel List option menu.

(The Options menus may differ depending on the
situation.)

Channel Status Display Icons

Icons Operations

c

A channel selected.

*

A channel set as a Favorite.

)

A reserved program.

(

A program currently being broadcast.

Using Favorite Channels ¦

MENU

O m

→ Channel → Channel List → ENTER

E

*

Add to Favorite / Delete from Favorite

t

Set channels you watch frequently as Favorites.

1. Select a channel and press the TOOLS
button.

2. Add or delete a channel using the Add to
Favorite or Delete from Favorite menu

respectively.

Memorizing channels ¦

MENU

O m

→ Channel → ENTER

E

Antenna (Air / Cable)

t

Before your television can begin memorizing the available
channels, you must specify the type of signal source that is
connected to the TV (i.e. an Air or a Cable system).

Auto Program

Air ■ : Air antenna signal.

Cable ■ : Cable antenna signal.

Auto ■ : Air and Cable antenna.

NOTE ✎

When selecting the Cable T V system: Selects the

x

cable system. STD, HRC and IRC identif y various
types of cable T V systems. Contact your local cable
company to identify the type of cable system that
exists in your particular area. At this point, the signal
source has been selected.

After all the available channels are stored, it starts

x

to remove scrambled channels. The Auto program
menu then reappears.

P

POWER

FA V . CH

CHLIST

P . MODE

P . SIZE

MTS

INFO

TOOLS

CHLIST

Added Channels

6 Air

6-1 ♥ TV #6

7 Air

8 Air
9 Air

9-1 ♥ TV #9

10 Air

10-1 ♥ TV #10
11-1 ♥ TV #11

Air A Antenna B Zoom C Select Page T Tools

Delete
Add to Favorite
Timer Viewing
Channel Name Edit
Select All

Added Channels

6 Air

6-1 ♥ TV #6

7 Air

8 Air
9 Air

9-1 ♥ TV #9

10 Air

10-1 ♥ TV #10
11-1 ♥ TV #11

Air A Antenna B Zoom C Select Page T Tools

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How to Stop Auto Programming

1. Press the ENTERE button.

2. A message will ask Stop Auto Program? Select Yes by

pressing the ◄ or ► button.

3. Press the ENTERE button.

Editing channels ¦

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→ Channel → Channel List → ENTER

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1. Select a channel and press the TOOLS button.

2. Edit the channel name using the Channel Name Edit

menu.

Channel Name Edit ■ (analog channels only): Assign your
own channel name.

Other Features ¦

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Clear Scrambled Channel

This function is used to filter out scrambled channels after
Auto Program is completed. This process may take up to
20~30 minutes.

How to Stop Searching Scrambled Channels

1. Press the ENTERE button to select Stop.

2. Press the ◄ button to select Yes .

3. Press the ENTERE button.

This function is only available in ✎Cable mode.

Channel List

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→ Channel → Channel List → ENTER

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Set each channel using the Channel List menu options (Add/
Delete, Timer Viewing, Select All/ Deselect All). Option

menu items may differ depending on the channel status.

1. Select a channel and press the TOOLS button.

2. Select a function and change its settings.

Add / Delete ■ : Delete or add a channel to display the

channels you want.

NOTE

✎

All deleted channels will be shown on the xAll
Channels menu.

A gray-colored channel indicates the channel

x

has been deleted.
The xAdd menu only appears for deleted

channels.
Delete a channel from the xAdded Channels or

Favorite menu in the same manner.

Timer Viewing ■ : You can set a desired channel to be

displayed automatically at the set time; even when you
are watching another channel. Set the current time first
to use this function. (P. 17)

1. Press the ◄ / ► /▲ / ▼ buttons to select the

desired channel in Channel List.

2. Press the TOOLS button, then select Timer Viewing.

3. Scroll up or down to adjust the settings in the box,

or use the numeric buttons on your remote for
entering the date and time.

If you selected ✎Once, Every Week or Every Day
in Repeat, you can enter the date you want.

4.

Select OK, then press the ENTERE button when done.

NOTE

✎

Only memorized channels can be reserved.

x

Reserved programs will be displayed in the

x

Programmed menu.
When a digital channel is selected, press the x►

button to view the digital program.

Select All ■ : Select all the channels in the channel list.

Deselect All ■ : Deselect all the selected channels.

You can only select ✎Deselect All when one or
more channels are selected.

Programmed

(in Channel List)
You can view, modify or delete a show you have reserved to

watch.

1. Press the

ENTERE

button to select Channel List.

2. Press the ◄ and ▼ button move to the Programmed

menu.

Change Info ■ : Change a show you have reserved to
watch.

Cancel Schedules ■ : Cancel a show you have reserved
to watch.

Information ■ : Display a show you have reserved
to watch. (You can also change the reservation
Information.)

Select All / Deselect All ■ : You can select or deselect all
channels in the channel list.

Fine Tune

(analog channels only)
If the reception is clear, you do not have to fine tune the

channel, as this is done automatically during the search and
store operation. If the signal is weak or distorted, fine tune
the channel manually.

Select y Fine Tune in the Channel menu.

Fine tuned channels that have been saved are marked

✎

with an asterisk “*” on the right-hand side of the
channel number in the channel banner.

To reset the fine-tuning, select ✎Reset.

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Picture Menu

Changing the Preset Picture Mode ¦

MENU

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→ Picture → Mode → ENTER

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Mode

Select your preferred picture type by
pressing the P.MODE button.

Dynamic ■ : Suitable for a bright room.

Standard ■ : Suitable for a normal

environment.

Natural ■ : Suitable for an eye comfortable display.

Natural ✎ is not available in PC mode.

Movie ■ : Suitable for watching movies in a dark room.

Adjusting picture settings ¦

MENU

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→ Picture → Backlight → ENTER

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Backlight / Contrast / Brightness /
Sharpness / Color / Tint (G/R)

Your television has several setting options for picture quality
control.

NOTE

✎

When you make changes to xBacklight, Contrast,
Brightness, Sharpness, Color or Tint (G/R), the
OSD will be adjusted accordingly.

In PC mode, you can only make changes to

x

Backlight, Contrast and Brightness.
Settings can be adjusted and stored for each

x

external device connected to the TV.
Lowering picture brightness reduces power

x

consumption.

Economical Solutions ¦

ECO Solution

MENU

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→ Picture → ECO Solution → ENTER

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Energy Saving (Off / Low / Medium / High / ■
Picture Off / Auto): This adjust the brightness of the

TV in order to reduce power consumption. If you select
Picture Off, the screen is turned off , but the sound
remains on. Press any button to turn on the screen
again.

Eco Sensor (Off / On) ■ :
To enhance your power savings; the picture settings will
automatically adapt to the light in the room.

If you adjust the ✎Backlight, the Eco Sensor will
be set to Off.

Min Backlight: When ECO Sensor is On, the minimum
screen brightness can be adjusted manually.

If ✎Eco Sensor is On, the display brightness may
change (become slightly darker in most cases)
depending on the surrounding light intensity.

No Signal Power Off (Off / 15 min / 30 min / 60 min) ■ :
Sets how quickly the TV switches to standby mode, if no
picture is being received.

Disabled when the PC is in power saving mode.

✎

Setting up the TV with your PC ¦

Set the input source to PC.

Auto Adjustment

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→Picture → Auto Adjustment →

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Adjust frequency values/positions and fine tune the settings
automatically.

Not available when connecting through HDMI/DVI

✎

cable.

Screen

Coarse / Fine ■ : Removes or reduces picture noise. If the

noise is not removed by Fine-tuning alone, then adjust
the frequency as best as possible (Coarse) and Fine­tune again. After the noise has been reduced, readjust
the picture so that it is aligned to the center of screen.

Position ■ : Adjust the PC’s screen positioning if it does
not fit the TV screen. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to adjust
the Vertical-Position. Press the ◄ or ► button to adjust
the Horizontal-Position.

Image Reset ■ : Resets the image to default settings.

Using Your TV as a Computer (PC) Display

Setting Up Your PC Software (Based on Windows XP)
Depending on the version of Windows and the video card,

the actual screens on your PC will probably look different, but
the same basic set-up information will apply in most cases.
(If not, contact your computer manufacturer or Samsung
Dealer.)

1. Click on “Control Panel” on the Windows start menu.

2. Click on “Appearance and Themes” in the “Control

Panel” window and a display dialog-box will appear.

3. Click on “Display” and a display dialog box will appear.

4. Navigate to the “Settings” tab on the display dialog-box.

The correct size setting (resolution) [Optimum: 1920 X y
1080 pixels]

If a vertical-frequency option exists on your display y
settings dialog box, the correct value is ‘60’ or ‘60 Hz’.

Otherwise, just click ‘OK’ and exit the dialog box.

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Changing the Picture Options ¦

Advanced Settings

MENU

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→ Picture → Advanced Settings →

ENTER

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(available in Standard / Movie mode)
Compared to previous models, new Samsung TVs have a

more precise picture.

In PC mode, you can only make changes to ✎Dynamic

Contrast, Gamma and White Balance.

Black Tone (Off / Dark / Darker / Darkest) ■ : Select the

black level to adjust the screen depth.

Dynamic Contrast (Off / Low / Medium / High) ■ :
Adjust the screen contrast.

Shadow Detail ■ : Increase the brightness of dark images.

Disabled under PC mode.

✎

Gamma ■ : Adjust the primary color intensity.

RGB Only Mode (Off / Red / Green / Blue) ■ : Displays the

Red, Green and Blue color for making fine adjustments to
the hue and saturation.

Color Space (Auto / Native) ■ : Adjust the range of colors
available to create the image.

White Balance ■ : Adjust the color temperature for a more
natural picture.

R-Offset / G-Offset / B-Offset: Adjust each color's (red,
green, blue) darkness.

R-Gain / G-Gain / B-Gain : Adjust each color's (red,
green, blue) brightness.

Reset: Resets the White Balance to it's default settings.
Flesh Tone ■ : Emphasize pink "flesh tone".

Edge Enhancement (Off / On) ■ : Emphasize object

boundaries.

Picture Options

MENU

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→ Picture → Picture Options →

ENTER

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In PC mode, you can only make changes to the ✎Color

Tone, Size and Auto Protection Time.

Color Tone (Cool / Normal / Warm1 / Warm2) ■

Warm1 ✎ or Warm2 will be deactivated when the

picture mode is Dynamic.
Settings can be adjusted and stored for each

✎

external device connected to an input on the TV.

Size ■ : Your cable box/satellite receiver may
have its own set of screen sizes as well.
However, we highly recommend you use
16:9 mode most of the time.

16:9: Sets the picture to 16:9 wide mode.
Zoom1: Use for moderate

magnification.

Zoom2: Use for a stronger magnification.
Wide Fit: Enlarges the aspect ratio of the picture to fit

the entire screen.
4:3: Sets the picture to basic (4:3) mode.

Do not watch in 4:3 format for a long time, traces

✎

of borders displayed on the left, right and center
of the screen may cause image retention(screen
burn) which are not covered by the warranty.

Screen Fit: Displays the full image without any cut-off
when HDMI (720p / 1080i / 1080p) or Component
(1080i / 1080p) signals are input.

NOTE

✎

After selecting xZoom1, Zoom2 or Wide Fit:

1. Press the ► button to select Position.

2. Press the ENTERE button.

3. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to move the picture up

or down.

4. Press the ENTERE button.

5. Press the ► button to select Reset.

6. Press the ENTERE button to reset the picture

to its default position.

Advanced Settings

Black Tone : Off ►

Dynamic Contrast : Medium

Shadow Detail : 0

Gamma : 0

RGB Only Mode : Off

Color Space : Native

White Balance

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Color Tone : Normal ►

Size : 16:9

Digital Noise Filter : Auto

MPEG Noise Filter : Auto

HDMI Black Level : Normal

Film Mode : Off

Auto Protection Time : 2 hours

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After selecting xScreen Fit in HDMI (1080i/1080p) or
Component (1080i/1080p) mode, you may need to
center the picture:

1. Press the ◄ or ► button to select Position.

2. Press the ENTERE button.

3. Press the ▲, ▼, ◄ or ► button to move the

picture.

4. Press the ENTERE button.

5. Press the ◄ or ► button to select Reset.

6. Press the ENTERE button.

HD (High Definition): 16:9 - 1080i/1080p (1920x1080),

x

720p (1280x720)
Settings can be adjusted and stored for each

x

external device you have connected to an input on
the TV.

Input Source Picture Size

ATV, AV,
Component (480i, 480p)

16:9, Zoom1,
Zoom2, 4:3

DTV(1080i),
Component (1080i, 1080p),
HDMI (720p, 1080i, 1080p)

16:9, 4:3, Wide Fit,
Screen Fit

PC 16:9, 4:3

Digital Noise Filter (Off / Low / Medium / High / Auto ■
/ Auto Visualization): If the broadcast signal received
by your TV is weak, you can activate the Digital Noise
Filter feature to reduce any static and ghosting that may

appear on the screen.

When the signal is weak, try other options until the

✎

best picture is displayed.

Auto Visualization: When changing analog channels,
displays signal strength.

Only available for analog channels.

✎

When bar is green, you are receiving the best

✎

possible signal.

MPEG Noise Filter (Off / Low / Medium / High / ■
Auto): Reduces MPEG noise to provide an improved

picture quality.

Disabled under PC mode.

✎

HDMI Black Level (Normal / Low) ■ : Selects the black
level on the screen to adjusts the screen depth.

Available only in HDMI mode.

✎

Film Mode (Off / Auto1 / Auto2) ■ : Sets the TV to
automatically sense and process film signals from all
sources and adjusts the picture for optimum quality.

Available in TV, AV, COMPONENT (480i / 1080i)

✎

and HDMI (480i / 1080i).

Auto Protection Time (2 hours / 4 hours / 8 hours ■
/ 10 hours / Off): If the screen remains idle with a still

image for a certain period of time defined by the user,
the screen saver is activated to prevent the formation of
ghost images on the screen.

Picture Reset (OK / Cancel)

Resets your current picture mode to it's default settings.

Sound Menu

Changing the Preset Sound Mode ¦

MENU

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→ Sound → Mode → ENTER

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Mode

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Standard ■ : Selects the normal sound
mode.

Music ■ : Emphasizes music over voices.

Movie ■ : Provides the best sound for

movies.

Clear Voice ■ : Emphasizes voices over other sounds.

Amplify ■ : Increase the intensity of high-frequency sound

to allow a better listening experience for the hearing
impaired.

Adjusting sound settings ¦

MENU

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→ Sound → Equalizer → ENTER

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Equalizer

Adjusts the sound mode(standard sound mode only).

Balance L/R ■ : Adjusts the balance between the right and
left speaker.

100Hz / 300Hz / 1KHz / 3KHz / 10KHz ■ (Bandwidth
Adjustment): Adjusts the level of specific bandwidth
frequencies.

Reset ■ : Resets the equalizer to its default settings.

Sound Settings ¦

Virtual Surround (Off / On)

(standard sound mode only)
This function provides a virtual 5.1 channel surround sound
experience through a pair of speakers or headphones using
HRTF (Head Related Transfer Function) technology.

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Dialog Clarity (Off / On)

(standard sound mode only)
Dialog Clarity emphasizes voice while maintaining the

background sound level.

Preferred Language

(digital channels only)
Digital-TV broadcasts are capable of

simultaneous transmission of many
audio tracks (for example, simultaneous
translations of the program into foreign
languages).

You can only select a language among

✎

the ones being broadcasted.

Multi-Track Sound (MTS)

(analog channels only)

Mono ■ : Choose for channels that are
broadcasting in mono or if you are
having difficulty receiving a stereo signal.

Stereo ■ : Choose for channels that are
broadcasting in stereo.

SAP ■ : Choose to listen to the Separate
Audio Program, which is usually a foreign-language
translation.

Depending on the particular program being broadcast,

✎

you can listen to Mono, Stereo or SAP.

Auto Volume (Off / Normal / Night)

To equalize the volume level on each channel, set to Normal.

Night ■ : This mode provides an improved sound

experience compared to Normal mode, making almost
no noise. It is useful at night.

Speaker Select
(External Speaker / TV Speaker)

A sound echo may occur due to a difference in decoding
speed between the main speaker and the audio receiver.
In this case, set the TV to External Speaker.

When ✎Speaker Select is set to External Speaker, the
volume and MUTE buttons will not operate and the
sound settings will be limited.

When ✎Speaker Select is set to External Speaker, you
should use these settings.

TV Speaker: Off, External Speaker: On

x

When ✎Speaker Select is set to TV Speaker, you
should use these settings.

TV Speaker: On, External Speaker: On

x

If there is no video signal, both speakers will be mute.

✎

SPDIF Output

SPDIF (Sony Philips Digital Interface) is used to provide digital
sound, reducing interference going to speakers and various
digital devices such as an A/V Receiver/Home theater.

Audio Format ■ : During the reception of a digital TV
broadcast, you can select the Digital Audio output
(SPDIF) format from the options PCM or Dolby Digital.

By connecting to 5.1ch speakers in a dolby

✎

digital setup, maximize your interactive 3D sound
xperience.

Audio Delay ■ : Correct audio-video sync problems, when
watching TV or video, and when listening to digital audio
output using an external device such as an AV receiver
(0ms ~ 250ms).

Sound Reset

Reset all sound settings to the factory defaults.

Setup Menu

Setting the Time ¦

MENU

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→ Setup → Time → ENTER

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Time

The current time will appear every time you press the

✎

INFO button.

Clock ■ : Setting the clock is for using various timer

features of the TV.

If you disconnect the power cord, you have to set

✎

the clock again.

Clock Mode: Set up the current time manually or
automatically.

Auto – : Set the current time automatically using the
time from the digital channel.

The antenna must be connected in order to set

✎

the time automatically.

Manual – : Set the current time manually.

Depending on the broadcast station and signal,

✎

the auto time set up may not be correct. In this
case, set the time manually.

Clock Set: Set the Month, Day, Year, Hour, Minute
and am/pm.

Available only when ✎Clock Mode is set to
Manual.

You can set the month, day, year, hour and minute

✎

directly by pressing the number buttons on the
remote control.

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DST (Off / On): Switches the DST(Daylight Saving Time)
function on or off.

This function is only available when the ✎Clock

Mode is set to Auto.

Time Zone: Select your time zone.

This function is only available when the ✎Clock

Mode is set to Auto.

Using the Sleep Timer ¦

MENU

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→ Setup → Time → Sleep Timer →

ENTER

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Sleep Timer ■

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: Automatically
shuts off the TV after a preset period
of time. (30, 60, 90, 120, 150 and 180
minutes).

To cancel the ✎Sleep Timer, select

Off.

Setting the On/Off Timer ¦

MENU

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→ Setup → Time → Timer 1 →

ENTER

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Timer 1 / Timer 2 / Timer 3 ■ : Three different on / off
timer settings can be made. You must set the clock first.

On Time / Off Time: Set the hour, minute, am/pm
and activate / inactivate. (To activate the timer with the
setting you have chosen, set to Activate.)

Volume: Set the desired volume level.
Source: Select TV or USB content to be played when

the TV is turned on automatically. (USB can be selected
only when a USB device is connected to the TV)

Antenna (when the Source is set to TV): Select Air or
Cable.

Channel (when the Source is set to TV): Select the

desired channel.
Contents (when the Source is set to USB): Select a

folder in the USB device containing music or photo files
to be played when the TV is turned on automatically.

If there is no music file on the USB device or the

✎

folder containing a music file is not selected, the
Timer function does not operate correctly.

When there is only one photo file in the USB, the

✎

Slide Show will not play.
If a folder name is too long, the folder cannot be

✎

selected.
Each USB you use is assigned its own folder.

✎

When using more than one of the same type of
USB, make sure the folders assigned to each USB
have different names.

Repeat: Select Once, Everyday, Mon~Fri, Mon~Sat,
Sat~Sun or Manual to set at you convenience. If you

select Manual, you can set up the day you want to
activate the timer.

The

✎ c

mark indicates the day is selected.

Auto Power Off (available only when the TV is turned

✎

on by the Timer): The TV will be automatically turned off
after 3 hours of being left idle to prevent overheating.

Locking Programs ¦

MENU

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→ Setup → Security → ENTER

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Security

The PIN input screen appears, Enter your 4 digit PIN number.

V-Chip ■ : The V-Chip feature automatically locks out
programs that are deemed inappropriate for children.
The user must enter a PIN (personal identification
number) before any of the V-Chip restrictions are set up
or changed.

NOTE

✎

V-Chip x is not available in HDMI, Component

or PC mode.
The default PIN number of a new TV set is

x

“0-0-0-0”.

Allow all x: Press to unlock all TV ratings.

Block all x: Press to lock all TV ratings.

V-Chip Lock (Off / On): You can block rated TV

Programs.

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Volume Source Antenna Channel

Repeat

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

Inactivate 12 00 am

Inactivate 12 00 am

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TV Parental Guidelines: You can block TV programs

depending on their rating. This function allows you to
control what your children are watching.

TV-Y – : Young children / TV-Y7: Children 7 and over /
TV-G: General audience / TV-PG: Parental guidance /
TV-14: Viewers 14 and over / TV-MA: Mature

audience

ALL – : Lock all TV ratings. / FV: Fantasy violence /
V: Violence / S: Sexual situation / L: Adult Language /
D: Sexually Suggestive Dialog

The ✎V-Chip will automatically block certain
categories dealing with more sensitive material.
For example, if you block the T V-Y category,
then T V-Y7 will automatically be blocked.
Similarly, if you block the TV-G category, then
all the categories in the young adult group will
be blocked (TV-G, TV-PG, T V-14 and TV-MA).
The sub-ratings (D, L, S, V) work similarly. So,
if you block the L sub-rating in TV-PG, then
the L sub-ratings in T V-14 and TV-MA will
automatically be blocked.

MPAA Rating: You can block movies depending on
their MPAA rating. The Motion Picture Association of
America(MPAA) has implemented a rating system that
provides parents or guardians with advanced information
on which films are appropriate for children.

G – : General audience (no restrictions). / PG: Parental
guidance suggested. / PG-13: Parents strongly
cautioned. / R: Restricted. Children under 17 should
be accompanied by an adult. / NC-17: No children
under age 17. / X: Adults only. / NR: Not rated.

The ✎V-Chip will automatically block any
category that deals with more sensitive material.
For example, if you block the PG -13 category,
then R, N C -17 and X will automatically be
blocked.

Canadian English: You can block TV programs
depending on their Anglophone Canadian ratings.

C – : Programming intended for children under age 8. /
C8+: Programming generally considered acceptable

for children 8 years and over to watch on their own. /

G: General programming, suitable for all audiences. /
PG: Parental Guidance. / 14+: Programming

contains themes or content which may not be
suitable for viewers under the age of 14. / 18+: Adult
programming.

The ✎V-Chip will automatically block any
category that deals with more sensitive material.
For example, if you block the G category, then

PG, 14+ and 18+ will automatically be blocked.

Canadian French: You can block TV programs

depending on their French Canadian rating.

G – : General / 8 ans+: Programming generally
considered acceptable for children 8 years and over
to watch on their own. / 13 ans+: Programming may
not be suitable for children under the age of 13. /
16 ans+: Programming is not suitable for children
under the age of 16. / 18 ans+: Programming
restricted to adults.

The ✎V-Chip will automatically block any
category that deals with more sensitive material.
For example, if you block the 8 ans+ category,
then 13 ans+, 16 ans+ and 18 ans+ will
automatically be blocked also.

Downloadable U.S. Rating: Parental restriction
information can be used while watching DTV channels.

NOTE

✎

If information is not downloaded from the

x

broadcasting station, the Downloadable U.S.
Rating menu is deactivated.

Parental restriction information is automatically

x

downloaded while watching DTV channels. It
may take several seconds.

The xDownloadable U.S. Rating menu
is available for use after information is
downloaded from the broadcasting station.
However, depending on the information from
the broadcasting station, it may not be available
for use.

Parental restriction levels differ depending on

x

the broadcasting station. The default menu
name and Downloadable U.S. Rating change
depending on the downloaded information.

Even if you set the on-screen display to another

x

language, the Downloadable U.S. Rating
menu will appear in English only.

The rating will automatically block certain

x

categories that deal with more sensitive
material.

The rating titles (For example: Humor Level..etc)

x

and TV ratings (For example: DH, MH, H..etc)
may differ depending on the broadcasting
station.

Change PIN ■ : The Change PIN screen will appear.
Choose any 4 digits for your PIN and enter them. As
soon as the 4 digits are entered, the Confirm New
PIN screen appears. Re-enter the same 4 digits. When
the Confirm screen disappears, your PIN has been
memorized.

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How to watch a restricted channel

If the TV is tuned to a restricted channel, the V-Chip
will block it. The screen will go blank and the following
message will appear:

This channel is blocked by V-Chip. Please enter the
PIN to unblock.

If you forget the PIN, press the remote-control

✎

buttons in the following sequence, which resets
the pin to “0-0-0-0” : POWER (off) → MUTE → 8
→ 2 → 4 → POWER (on)

Other Features ¦

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→ Setup → ENTER

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Menu Language

Set the menu language.

1. Select Menu Language and press the ENTERE button.

2. Choose desired language and press the ENTERE

button.

Choose between ✎English, Español and Français.

Caption

(On-Screen Text Messages)

Caption (Off / On) ■ : You can switch the
caption function on or off. If captions are
not available, they will not be displayed
on the screen.

The ✎Caption feature does not work
in Component, HDMI or PC modes.

Caption Mode ■ : You can select the desired caption mode.

The availability of captions depends on the

✎

program being broadcasted.

Default / CC1~CC4 / Text1~Text4: (analog channels
only) The Analog Caption function operates in either
analog TV channel mode or when a signal is supplied
from an external device to the TV. (Depending on the
broadcasting signal, the Analog Caption function may or
may not work with digital channels.)

Default / Service1~Service6 / CC1~CC4 /
Text1~Text4: (digital channels only) The Digital Captions

function works with digital channels.

Se rvic e1~6 ✎ may not be available in digital caption

mode depending on the broadcast.

Digital Caption Options ■ : (digital channels only)
Size: Options include Default, Small, Standard and

Large. The default is Standard.
Font Style: Options include Default and Styles 0 to 7.

The default is Style 0.
Foreground Color: Options include Default, White,

Black, Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Magenta and Cyan.
You can change the color of the letter. The default is
White.

Background Color: Options include Default, White,
Black, Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Magenta and Cyan.
You can change the background color of the caption.
The default is Black.

Foreground Opacity: This adjusts the opacity of text.
Options include Default, Transparent, Translucent, Solid
and Flashing.

Background Opacity: This adjusts the opacity of
the caption background. Options include Default,
Transparent, Translucent, Solid and Flashing.

Return to Default: This option sets each Size, Font
Style, Foreground Color, Background Color, Foreground
Opacity and Background Opacity to its default.

NOTE

✎

Digital Caption Options x are available only when

Default and Service1 ~ Ser vice6 can be selected in
Caption Mode.

The availability of captions depends on the program

x

being broadcasted.
The xDefault setting follow the standards set by the

br oadcaste r.
The Foreground and Background cannot be set to

x

have the same color.
You cannot set both the xForeground Opacity and

the Background Opacity to Transparent.

General

Game Mode (Off / On) ■ : When connecting to a game

console such as PlayStation™ or Xbox™, you can enjoy
a more realistic gaming experience by selecting the
game menu.

NOTE

✎

Precautions and limitations for game mode

x

To disconnect the game console and connect –
another external device, set Game Mode to Off in
the setup menu.

If you display the TV menu in – Game Mode, the
screen shakes slightly.

Game Mode xis not available when the input source

is set to TV or PC.
After connecting the game console, set xGame Mode

to On. Unfortunately, you may notice reduced picture
qu alit y.

If xGame Mode is On:

Picture – mode is set to Standard and Sound mode
is set to Movie.

Equalizer – is not available.

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Menu Transparency (Bright / Dark) ■ : Set the

Transparency of the menu.

Melody (Off / Low / Medium / High) ■ : Set so that a
melody plays when the TV is turned on or off.

NOTE

✎

Only available when the Input source is set to TV.

x

To turn the melody off, set Melody to Off.
The xMelody does not play.

When no sound is output from the TV because the –

MUTE button has been pressed.

When no sound is output from the TV because the –
volume has been reduced to minimum with the

VOL – button.

When the TV is turned off by – Sleep Timer function.

Picture In Picture (PIP) ¦

PIP

t

MENU

O m

→ Setup → PIP → ENTER

E

You can watch the TV tuner and one external video source
simultaneously. PIP (Picture-in-Picture) does not function in

the same mode.

NOTE

✎

For PIP sound, refer to the xSound Select instructions.
If you turn the T V off while watching in PIP mode, the

x

PIP window will disappear.
You may notice that the picture in the PIP window

x

becomes slightly unnatural when you use the main
screen to view a game or karaoke.

While xV-Chip operation, the PIP function cannot be
used.

PIP Settings

x

Main picture Sub picture
Component1, Component2,

HDMI1/DVI, HDMI2, HDMI3, PCTV

PIP (Off / On) ■ : Activate or deactivate the PIP function.

Air/Cable (Air / Cable) ■ : Select either Air or Cable as the

input source for the sub-screen.

Channel ■ : Select the channel for the sub-screen.

Size ( ■

Õ

/ Ã): Select a size for the sub-picture.

Position ( ■

Ã

/ – / — / œ): Select a position for the

sub-picture.

Sound Select (Main / Sub) ■ : You can choose the
desired sound (Main or Sub) in PIP mode.

Support Menu

MENU

O m

→ Support → ENTER

E

Self Diagnosis

Picture Test ■ : Use to check for picture problems. If the

problem continues to occur, check the Color pattern.
Yes: If the test pattern does not appear or there is

noise in the test pattern, select Yes. There may be a
problem with the TV. Contact Samsung’s Call Center for
assistance (1-800-SAMSUNG).

No: If the test pattern is properly displayed, select No.
There may be a problem with your external equipment.
Please check your connections. If the problem persists,
refer to the external device’s user manual.

Sound Test ■ : Use the built-in melody sound to check for
sound problems.

If you hear no sound from the TV’s speakers,

✎

before per forming the sound test, make sure

Speaker Select is set to TV speaker in the
Sound menu.

The melody will be heard during the test even if

✎

Speaker Select is set to External Speaker or the
sound is muted by pressing the MUTE button.

Yes: If you can hear sound only from one speaker or not
at all during the sound test, select Yes. There may be a
problem with the TV. Contact Samsung’s Call Center for
assistance (1-800-SAMSUNG).

No: If you can hear sound from the speakers, select No.
There may be a problem with your external equipment.
Please check your connections. If the problem persists,
refer to the external device’s user manual.

Signal Information ■ (digital channels only): An HD
channel’s reception quality is either perfect or the
channels are unavailable. Adjust your antenna to
increase signal strength.

Troubleshooting ■ : If the TV seems to have a problem,
refer to this description.

If none of these troubleshooting tips apply, contact

✎

the Samsung customer service center.

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Software Upgrade

Software Upgrade can be performed by downloading the

latest firmware from samsung.com to a USB memory device.
Current Version - the software already installed in the TV.

Software is represented as ‘Year/Month/Day_Version’.

✎

Installing the Latest Version

By USB ■ : Insert a USB drive

containing the firmware
upgrade file, downloaded
from www.samsung.com,
into the TV. Please be careful
not to disconnect the power
or remove the USB drive
until upgrades are complete.
The TV will be turned off and on automatically after
completing the firmware upgrade. When software is
upgraded, video and audio settings you have made will
return to their default settings. We advise you to write
down your settings so that you can easily reset them
after the upgrade.

Alternative Software ■ (Not available)

HD Connection Guide

Refer to this information when connecting external devices
to the TV.

Contact Samsung

View this information when your TV does not work properly
or when you want to upgrade the software. You can find
information regarding our call centers and how to download
products and software.

Software Upgrade

U Move E Enter R Return

By USB ►

Alternative Software

Current Version 2010/01/18_000001

TV Side Panel

USB Drive

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Advanced Features

Media Play

Connecting a USB Device ¦

1. Turn on your TV.

2. Connect a USB device containing photo, music and/or movie files to the

USB jack on the side of the TV.

3. When USB is connected to the TV, popup window appears.

Then you can select Media Play.

It might not work properly with unlicensed multimedia files.

✎

Need-to-Know List before using ✎Media Play

MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) is not supported.

x

The file system supports FAT16, FAT32 and NTFS.

x

Certain types of USB Digital camera and audio devices may not be compatible with this TV.

x

Media Play x only supports USB Mass Storage Class (MSC) devices. MSC is a Mass Storage Class Bulk-Only

Transport device. Examples of MSC are Thumb drives, Flash Card Readers and USB HDD (USB HUB are not
supported). Devices should be connected directly to the T V’s USB port.

Before connecting your device to the TV, please back up your files to prevent them from damage or loss of data.

x

SAMSUNG is not responsible for any data file damage or data loss.
Connect a USB HDD to the dedicated port, xUSB (HDD) port.
Do not disconnect the USB device while it is loading.

x

The higher the resolution of the image, the longer it takes to display on the screen.

x

The maximum supported JPEG resolution is 15360X8640 pixels.

x

For unsupported or corrupted files, the “Not Supported File Format” message is displayed.

x

If the files are sorted by Basic View, up to 1000 files can be displayed in each folder.

x

MP3 files with DRM that have been downloaded from a non-free site cannot be played. Digital Rights Management

x

(DRM) is a technology that supports the creation, distribution and management of the content in an integrated and
comprehensive way, including the protection of the rights and interests of the content providers, the prevention of the
illegal copying of contents, as well as managing billings and settlements.

If more than 2 PTP devices are connected, you can only use one at a time.

x

If more than two MSC devices are connected, some of them may not be recognized. A USB device that requires high

x

power (more than 500mA or 5V) may not be supported.
If an over-power warning message is displayed while you are connecting or using a USB device, the device may not

x

be recognized or may malfunction.
If the TV has been no input during time set in xAuto Protection Time, the Screensaver will run.
The power-saving mode of some external hard disk drives may be released automatically when connected to the TV.

x

If a USB extension cable is used, the USB device may not be recognized or the files on the device may not be read.

x

If a USB device connected to the TV is not recognized, the list of files on the device is corrupted or a file in the list is

x

not played, connect the USB device to the PC, format the device and check the connection.
If a file deleted from the PC is still found when Media Play is run, use the “Empty the Recycle Bin” function on the PC

x

to permanently delete the file.

TV Side Panel

USB Drive

Enjoy photos, music and/or movie files saved on
a USB Mass Storage Class (MSC) device and/or
your PC.

MENU

O m

→ Application → Media Play

→ ENTER

E

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View Devices E Enter R Return

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Movie 01.avi

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Movie 03.avi

Movie 05.avi

Movie 07.avi

Movie 09.avi

Movie 02.avi

Movie 04.avi

Movie 06.avi

Movie 08.avi

Movie 10.avi

Select Sorting T Tools

Videos

Page

A

Change Device

Screen Display ¦

Move to the desired file using the up/down/right/left buttons and then press the ENTERE or  (Play) button. The file is
played.

Supports the ✎View Devices and Contents Mode in Media Play homepage.

Videos

Playing Video

1. Press the ◄ or ► button to select Videos, then press the ENTERE button in the Media Play menu.

2. Press the ◄/►/▲/▼ button to select the desired video in the file list.

3. Press the ENTERE button or  (Play) button.

The selected file is displayed on the top with its playing time. –
If video time information is unknown, play time and progress bar are not displayed. –
During video playback, you can search using – ◄ and ► button.

In this mode, you can enjoy movie clips contained on a Game,

✎

but you cannot play the Game itself.
Supported Subtitle Formats y

Name File extension Format

MPEG-4 time-based text .ttxt XML

SAMI .smi HTML

SubRip .srt string-based

SubViewer .sub string-based
Micro DVD .sub or .txt string-based

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Information:

You can ascertain the selected

file name and the number of

files and page.

Sort List Section:

Displays the sorting standard.

The sorting standard is

✎

different depending on
the contents.

Operation Buttons

Red (Change Device): Selects a connected device.

B

Green (Preference): Sets the file preference. (not supported in Basic view)
Yellow (Select): Selects multiple files from file list. Selected files are marked with a symbol.
Blue (Sorting): Selects the sort list.

T

Tools: Displays the option menu.

Using the ✎

or µ button, file list can move to next or previous page.

File List Section:
You can confirm the files
and groups that are sorted
by category.

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Supported Video Formats y

File Extention Container Video Codec Resolution

Frame rate

(fps)

Bit rate
(Mbps)

Audio Codec

*.avi

*.mkv

AVI

MKV

Divx 3.11 / 4.x / 5.1 / 6.0 1920x1080 6 ~ 30 8

MP3 / AC3 / LPCM /

ADPCM / DTS Core

XviD 1920x1080 6 ~ 30 8

H.264 BP / MP / HP 1920x1080 6 ~ 30 25

MPEG4 SP / ASP 1920x1080 6 ~ 30 8

*.asf ASF

Divx 3.11 / 4.x / 5.1 / 6.0 1920x1080 6 ~ 30 8

MP3 / AC3 / LPCM /

ADPCM / WMA

XviD 1920x1080 6 ~ 30 8

H.264 BP / MP / HP 1920x1080 6 ~ 30 25

MPEG4 SP / ASP 1920x1080 6 ~ 30 8

*.wmv ASF Window Media Video v9 1920x1080 6 ~ 30 25 WMA

*.mp4 MP4

H.264 BP / MP / HP 1920x1080 6 ~ 30 25

MP3 / ADPCM / AAC

MPEG4 SP / ASP 1920x1080 6 ~ 30 8

XVID 1920x1080 6 ~ 30 8

*.3gp 3GPP

H.264 BP / MP / HP 1920x1080 6 ~ 30 25

ADPCM / AAC / HE-AAC

MPEG4 SP / ASP 1920x1080 6 ~ 30 8

*.vro

VRO
VOB

MPEG1 1920x1080 24 / 25 / 30 30

AC3 / MPEG / LPCM

MPEG2 1920x1080 24 / 25 / 30 30

*.mpg

*.mpeg

PS

MPEG1 1920x1080 24 / 25 / 30 30

AC3 / MPEG / LPCM / AAC

MPEG2 1920x1080 24 / 25 / 30 30

H.264 1920x1080 6 ~ 30 25

*.ts

*.tp

*.trp

TS

MPEG2 1920x1080 24 / 25 / 30 30

AC3 / AAC / MP3 / DD+ /

HE-AAC

H.264 1920x1080 6 ~ 30 25

VC1 1920x1080 6 ~ 30 25

Other Restrictions

NOTE

✎

If there are problems with the contents of a codec, the codec will not be supported.

x

If the information for a Container is incorrect and the file is in error, the Container will not be able to play

x

correctly.
Sound or video may not work if the contents have a standard bitrate/frame rate above the compatible Frame/sec

x

listed in the table above.

Video Decoder Audio Decoder

Supports up to H.264, Level 4.1•
H.264 FMO / ASO / RS, VC1 SP / MP / AP L4 and AVCHD are •
not supported.
H.263 is not supported.•
GMC is not support.•

Supports up to WMA 7, 8, 9, STD•
WMA 9 PRO does not support 2 channel excess multi •
channel or lossless audio.
WMA sampling rate 22050Hz mono is not supported.•

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Advanced Features

Playing movie continuously (Resume Play)

If you exit the playing movie function, the movie can be played later from the point where it was stopped.

1. Select the movie file you want to play continuously by pressing
the ◄ or ► button to select it from the file list section.

2. Press the  (Play) / ENTERE button.

3. Select Play Continuously (Resume Play) by pressing the Blue

button. The Movie will begin to play from where it was stopped.

The Blue button is available when resuming play.

✎

If the ✎Continuous Movie Play Help function is set to On
in the Settings menu, a pop-up message will appear
when you resume play a movie file.

Music

Playing Music

1. Press the ◄ or ► button to select Music, then press the

ENTERE button in the Media Play menu.

2. Press the ◄/►/▲/▼ button to select the desired Music in the

file list.

3. Press the ENTERE button or  (Play) button.

During music playback, you can search using – ◄ and ►
button.

 – (REW) and µ (FF) buttons do not function during play.

Only displays the files with MP3 and PCM file extension. Other

✎

file extensions are not displayed, even if they are saved on the
same USB device.

If the sound is abnormal when playing MP3 files, adjust the

✎

Equalizer in the Sound menu. (An over-modulated MP3 file
may cause a sound problem.)

Photos

Viewing a Photo (or Slide Show)

1. Press the ◄ or ► button to select Photos, then press the

ENTERE button in the Media Play menu.

2. Press the ◄/►/▲/▼ button to select the desired photo in the

file list.

3. Press the ENTERE button or  (Play) button.

While a photo list is displayed, press the –



(Play) /

ENTERE button on the remote control to start the slide

show.
All files in the file list section will be displayed in the slide show. –
During the slide show, files are displayed in order. –

Music files can be automatically played during the Slide Show if

✎

the Background Music is set to On.

The ✎BGM Mode cannot be changed until the BGM has finished
loading.

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Jump T Tools R Return

Resumes playing from the last viewed
scene.

Play continuously

3/15

I Love you

Jhon

Music 1

No Singer

Music 2

No Singer

Music 3

No Singer

Music 4

No Singer

Music 5

No Singer

I Love You

Jhon

1st Album
Pop
2010

4.2MB

01:10 / 04:02

SUM

E

Pause L Jump T Tools R Return

Playlist

Image1024.jpg 1024x768 2010/2/1 3/15

SUM

E

Pause L Previous/Next T Tools R Return

Normal

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Playing Multiple Files ¦

Playing selected video/music/photo files

1. Press the Yellow button in the file list to select the desired file.

2. Repeat the above operation to select multiple files.

NOTE

✎

The xc

mark appears to the left of the selected files.

To cancel a selection, press the Yellow button again.

x

To deselect all selected files, press the xTOOLS button
and select Deselect All.

3. Press the TOOLS button and select Play Selected Contents.

Playing the video/music/photo file group

1. While a file list is displayed, move to any file in desired group.

2. Press the TOOLS button and select Play Current Group.

Media Play - Additional Functions ¦

Sorting the file list

Press the Blue button in the file list to sort the files.

Category

Operation Videos Music Photos

Basic View

Displays the whole folder. You can view the photo by selecting the folder.

c c c

Title

Sorts and displays the file title in Symbol/Number/Alphabet/Special order.

c c c

Preference

Sorts and displays the file by preference. You can change the file preference in the
file list section using the Green button.

c c c

Latest Date

Sorts and shows files by the latest date.

c c

Earliest Date

Sorts and shows files by the earliest date.

c c

Artist

Sorts the music file by artist in alphabetical order.

c

Album

Sorts the music file by album in alphabetical order.

c

Genre

Sorts music files by the genre.

c

Mood

Sorts music files by the mood. You can change the music mood information.

c

Monthly

Sorts and shows photo files by month.

c

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Movie 03.avi

Movie 05.avi

Movie 07.avi

Movie 09.avi

Movie 02.avi

Movie 04.avi

Movie 06.avi

Movie 08.avi

Movie 10.avi

Change Device

Select Sorting T Tools

Videos

2 les selected Page

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Videos/Music/Photos Play Option menu

During playing a file, press the TOOLS button.

Category

Operation Videos Music Photos

Title You can move the other file directly.

c

Repeat Mode You can play movie and music files repeatedly.

c c

Picture Size
(Mode1 / Mode2 / Original)

You can adjust the picture size to your preference.

c

Picture Setting You can adjust the picture setting. (p. 14, 15, 16)

c c

Sound Setting You can adjust the sound setting. (p. 16, 17)

c c c

Subtitle Setting You can play the video with Subtitles. This function only works if the subtitles are

the same file name as the video.

c

Audio You can enjoy video in one of supported languages as required. The function is

only enabled when stream-type files which support multiple audio formats are
played.

c

Stop Slide Show /
Start Slide Show

You can start or stop a Slide Show.

c

Slide Show Speed You can select the slide show speed during the slide show.

c

Background Music You can set and select background music when watching a Slide Show.

c

Zoom You can zoom into images in full screen mode.

c

Rotate You can rotate images in full screen mode.

c

Information You can see detailed information about the played file.

c c c

Settings

Using the Setup Menu

Continuous Movie Play Help (Resume Play) (On / Off) ■ : Select to display the help pop-up message for continuous movie

playback.

Get DivX® VOD registration code ■ : Shows the registration code authorized for the TV. If you connect to the DivX web site
and register, you can download the VOD registration file. If you play the VOD registration using Media Play, the registration
is completed.

For more information on DivX® VOD, visit “www.DivX.com.”

✎

Get DivX® VOD deactivation code ■ : When DivX® VOD is not registered, the registration deactivation code is displayed. If
you execute this function when DivX® VOD is registered, the current DivX® VOD registration is deactivated.

Information ■ : Select to view information about the connected device.

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Anynet+

What is Anynet+?

t

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.

To connect to a Samsung Home Theater

1. Connect the HDMI IN (1(DVI), 2 or 3) jack on the TV and the HDMI OUT jack of the corresponding Anynet+ device using

an HDMI cable.

2. Connect the HDMI IN jack of the home theater and the HDMI OUT jack of the corresponding Anynet+ device using an
HDMI cable.

NOTE ✎

Connect the Optical cable between the xDIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) jack on your TV and the Digital Audio Input
on the Home Theater.

When following the connection above, the Optical jack only outputs 2 channel audio. You will only hear sound from

x

the Home Theater’s Front Left and Right speakers and the subwoofer. If you want to hear 5.1 channel audio, connect
the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) jack on the DVD / Satellite Box (i.e. Anynet Device 1 or 2) directly to the
Amplifier or Home Theater, not the TV.

Only one Home Theater can be connected.

x

You can connect an Anynet+ device using the HDMI cable. Some HDMI cables may not support Anynet+ functions.

x

Anynet+ works when the AV device supporting Anynet+ is in the standby or on status.

x

Anynet+ supports up to 12 AV devices in total. Note that you can connect up to 3 devices of the same type.

x

Anynet+

Device 1

HDMI Cable

HDMI Cable

TV

Optical

Cable

Home Theater

Anynet+

Device 2, 3

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Anynet+ Menu

The Anynet+ menu changes depending on the type and status of the Anynet+ devices connected to the TV.

Anynet+ Menu Description

View TV Changes Anynet+ mode to TV broadcast mode.

Device List Shows the Anynet+ device list.

(device_name) MENU Shows the connected device menus. E.g. If a DVD recorder is connected, the disc menu of

the DVD recorder will appear.

(device_name) INFO Shows the play menu of the connected device. E.g. If a DVD recorder is connected, the

play menu of the DVD recorder will appear.

Recording: (*recorder) Starts recording immediately using the recorder. (This is only available for devices that

support the recording function.)

Stop Recording: (*recorder) Stops recording.

Receiver Sound is played through the receiver.

If more than one recording device is connected, they are displayed as (*recorder) and if only one recording device is
connected, it will be represented as (*device_name).

Setting Up Anynet+ ¦

MENU

O m

→ Application → Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) → ENTER

E

Setup ■
Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) (Off / On): To use the Anynet+ Function, Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) must be set to On.

When the ✎Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) function is disabled, all the Anynet+ related operations are deactivated.

Auto Turn Off (No / Yes): Setting an Anynet+ Device to turn off automatically when the TV is turned off.

If ✎Auto Turn Off is set to Yes, running external devices will turn off at the same time as the TV powers off.
However, a device may not turn off if recording is in progress.

May not be enabled depending on the device.

✎

Switching between Anynet+ Devices ¦

1. Anynet+ devices connected to the TV are listed.

If you cannot find a device you want, press the red button to refresh the list.

✎

2. Select a device and press the ENTERE button. You can switch to the selected device.

Only when you set ✎Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) to On in the Application menu, the Device List menu appears.

Switching to the selected device may take up to 2 minutes. You cannot cancel the operation during the switching

x

operation.
If you have selected external input mode by pressing the xSOURCE button, you cannot use the Anynet+ function.

Make sure to switch to an Anynet+ device by using the Device List.

Recording ¦

You can make a recording of a TV Program 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. Select one recording device in

x

the Device List.

When the recording device is not displayed, select ✎Device List and press the Red button to search devices.

2. Press the EXIT button to exit.

You can record the source streams by selecting ✎Recording: (device_name).
Pressing the

✎ 

(REC) button will record whatever you are currently watching. If you are watching video from

another device, the video from the device is recorded.
Before recording, check whether the antenna jack is properly connected to the recording device. To properly

✎

connect an antenna to a recording device, refer to the recording device’s users manual.

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04 Advanced Features

Listening through a Receiver ¦

You can listen to sound through a receiver (i.e Home Theater) 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.

✎

The receiver will work when you have properly connected the optical in jack of the receiver to the ✎DIGITAL AUDIO

OUT (OPTICAL) jack of the TV.

When the receiver (i.e Home Theater) is set to ✎On, you can hear sound output from the T V’s Optical jack. When
the TV is displaying a DTV (air) signal, the TV will send out 5.1 channel sound to the receiver. When the source is a
digital component such as a DVD and is connected to the TV via HDMI, only 2 channel sound will be heard from
the receiver.

NOTE

✎

You can only control Anynet+ devices using the TV remote control, not the buttons on the TV.

x

The TV remote control may not work under certain conditions. If this occurs, reselect the Anynet+ device.

x

The Anynet+ functions do not operate with other manufacturers’ products.

x

Troubleshooting for Anynet+ ¦

Problem Possible Solution

Anynet+ does not work. Check if the device is an Anynet+ device. The Anynet+ system supports Anynet+ devices only.•

Only one receiver (home theater) can be connected.•
Check if the Anynet+ device power cord is properly connected.•
Check the Anynet+ device’s Video/Audio/HDMI cable connections.•
Check whether • Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) is set to On in the Anynet+ setup menu.
Check whether the TV remote control is in TV mode.•
Check whether the remote control is Anynet+ compatible.•
Anynet+ does not work in certain situations. (Searching channels, operating • Media Play or Plug & Play
(initial setup), etc.)
When connecting or removing the HDMI cable, please make sure to search devices again or turn your •
TV off and on again.
Check if the Anynet+ Function of Anynet+ device is set on.•

I want to start Anynet+.

Check if the Anynet+ device is properly connected to the TV and check if the • Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) is
set to On in the Anynet+ Setup menu.
Press the • TOOLS button to display the Anynet+ menu and select a menu you want.

I want to exit Anynet+. Select • View TV in the Anynet+ menu.

Press the • SOURCE button on the TV remote control and select a device other than Anynet+ devices.
Press • > CH <, CH LIST, PRE-CH, and FAV.CH to change the TV mode. (Note that the channel
button operates only when a tuner-embedded Anynet+ device is not connected.)

The message ‘Connecting to
Anynet+ device...’ appears on
the screen.

You cannot use the remote control when you are configuring Anynet+ or switching to a view mode.•
Use the remote control when the Anynet+ setting or switching to view mode is complete.•

The Anynet+ device does not
play.

You cannot use the play function when • Plug & Play (initial setup) is in progress.

The connected device is not
displayed.

Check whether or not the device supports Anynet+ functions.•
Check whether or not the HDMI cable is properly connected.•
Check whether • Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) is set to On in the Anynet+ setup menu.
Search Anynet+ devices again.•
You can connect an Anynet+ device using the HDMI cable only. Some HDMI cables may not support •
Anynet+ functions.
If it is terminated by an abnormal situation such as disconnecting the HDMI cable or power cord or a •
power failure, please repeat the device scan.

The TV Program cannot be
recorded.

Check whether the antenna jack on the recording device is properly connected.•

The TV sound is not output
through the receiver.

Connect the optical cable between TV and the receiver.•

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Anti-theft Kensington Lock

The Kensington Lock is not supplied by Samsung. It is a device used to physically fix the system when using it in a public
place. The appearance and locking method may differ from the illustration depending on the manufacturer. Refer to the manual
provided with the Kensington Lock for additional information on proper use.

Please find a “ ✎K” icon on the rear of the TV. A kensington slot is beside the “K” icon.

To lock the product, follow these steps:

1. Wrap the Kensington lock cable around a large, stationary object such
as desk or chair.

2. Slide the end of the cable with the lock attached through the looped end
of the Kensington lock cable.

3. Insert the locking device into the Kensington slot on the product (1).

4. Lock the lock.

These are general instructions. For exact instructions, see the User

✎

manual supplied with the locking device.

The locking device has to be purchased separately.

✎

The location of the Kensington slot may be different depending on the T V model.

✎

Installing the Wall Mount

Assembling the Blanking Bracket

When installing the TV onto a wall, attach the Blanking Bracket as shown.

Blanking Bracket

Preparing before installing Wall-Mount

To install a wall-mount from another manufacturer, use the Holder-Ring.

Other Information

1

<Optional>

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Installing the Wall Mount Kit

The wall mount kit (sold separately) allows you to mount the TV on the wall.
For detailed information on installing the wall mount, see the instructions provided with the wall mount items. 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.

Wall Mount Kit Specifications (VESA)

The wall mount kit is not supplied, but sold separately.

✎

Install your wall mount on a solid wall perpendicular to the floor. When attaching to other building materials, please contact
your nearest dealer. If installed on a ceiling or slanted wall, it may fall and result in severe personal injury.

NOTE

✎

Standard dimensions for wall mount kits are shown in the table below.

x

When purchasing our wall mount kit, a detailed installation manual and all parts necessary for assembly are provided.

x

Do not use screws that do not comply with the VESA standard screw specifications.

x

Do not use screws that are longer than the standard dimension or do not comply with the VESA standard screw

x

specifications. Screws that are too long may cause damage to the inside of the TV set.
For wall mounts that do not comply with the VESA standard screw specifications, the length of the screws may differ

x

depending on the wall mount specifications.
Do not fasten the screws too strongly; this may damage the product or cause the product to fall, leading to personal

x

injury. Samsung is not liable for these kinds of accidents.
Samsung is not liable for product damage or personal injury when a non-VESA or non-specified wall mount is used or

x

the consumer fails to follow the product installation instructions.
Do not mount the TV at more than a 15 degree tilt.

x

Always use two people to mount the T V to a wall.

x

Product Family inches VESA Spec. (A * B) Standard Screw Quantity

LCD-TV

19~22

75 X 75

100 X 100

M4

4

23~29 200 X 100
30~40 200 X 200 M6
46~55 400 X 400

M8

57~65 600 X 400
70~80 800 X 400

80~ 1400 X 800

Do not install your Wall Mount Kit while your TV is turned on. It may result in personal injury due to
electric shock.

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Securing the TV to the Wall

Caution: Pulling, pushing, or climbing on the TV may cause the TV to fall. In particular, ensure your children do
not hang over or destabilize the TV. Doing so may cause the TV to tip over, causing serious injuries or death.
Follow all safety precautions provided in the Safety Flyer included with your TV. For added stability and safety,
you can purchase and install the anti-fall device as described below.

The TV-Holder Kit (Sold Separately)

The parts below are included in the TV Holder kit. In addition, you need to provide a wood screw, screw and molly, or other screw
appropriate for the wall or cabinet you intend to secure the TV-Holder string to. We recommend a size M4xL20 wood screw.

(M8 X L19)

TV-Holder (BN96-15753A)

Screw 1

Installing the TV-Holder

1. Remove the screw attached to the back of

your TV, and then connect the TV-Holder
to the TV with the screw included in the TV
Holder Kit that is designated for your TV.

Make sure to use only the appropriate

✎

supplied screw. If you use a different
screw, you can damage your TV.

2. Firmly fasten the screw you provided (size M4xL20 or similar) to the wall or cabinet where the TV is to be installed.

If you fasten the screw to the wall, we recommend you drive the screw into a stud. If that is not possible, use a

✎

molly to anchor the screw.

3. Tie the TV-Holder cord to the screw fastened to the wall or cabinet so that the TV is fixed. See the illustrations below.

Install the TV close to the wall so that it does not fall.

✎

When attaching the TV Holder cord to the wall, tie the cord level with the ground or slanted downwards for safety purposes.

✎

Check the cord occasionally to make sure it is secure.

✎

Before moving the TV, separate the connected cord first.

✎

4. Verify all connections are properly secured. Periodically check the connections for any sign of fatigue or failure. If you have
any doubt about the security of your connections, contact a professional installer.

To purchase the TV-Holder Kit, contact Samsung Customer Care

– In the United States: 1-800-Samsung (1-800-726-7864)
– In Canada: 1-800-Samsung (1-800-726-7864)

Wall

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Troubleshooting

If the TV seems to have a problem, first try this list of possible problems and solutions. If none of these troubleshooting tips
apply, visit “www.samsung.com”, then click on Support, or call Samsung customer service at 1-800-SAMSUNG.

Issues

Solutions and Explanations

Poor picture

First of all, please perform the Picture Test and confirm that your TV is properly displaying the test
image. (go to MENU - Support - Self Diagnosis - Picture Test) (P. 21)

If the test image is properly displayed, the poor picture may be caused by the source or signal.

The TV image does not look as good as
it did in the store.

If you have an analog cable/satellite box, upgrade to a digital set top box. Use HDMI or •
Component cables to deliver HD (high definition) picture quality.

Cable/Satellite subscribers: Try HD stations from the channel line up.•

Air/Cable Antenna connection: Try HD stations after performing Auto program.•

Many HD channels are upscaled from SD(Standard Definition) contents.

✎

Adjust the Cable/Sat box video output resolution to 1080i or 720p.•

The picture is distorted: macroblock
error, small block, dots, pixelization.

Compression of video contents may cause picture distortion, especially in fast moving pictures •
such as sports and action movies.

Low signal level can cause picture distortion. This is not a TV problem.•

Mobile phones used close to the TV (up to 3.3ft) may cause noise in picture on analog and •
digital TV.

Color is wrong or missing. If you’re using Component connection, make sure the component cables are connected to the •

correct jacks. Incorrect or loose connections may cause color problems or a blank screen.

There is poor color or brightness. Adjust the Picture options in the TV menu. •

(go to Picture mode / Color / Brightness / Sharpness) (P. 14)

Adjust • Energy Saving option in the TV menu (go to MENU - Picture - ECO Solution - Energy
Saving) (P. 14)

Try resetting the picture to view the default picture setting. •
(go to MENU - Picture - Picture Reset) (P. 16)

There is a dotted line on the edge of
the screen.

If the picture size is set to • Screen Fit, change it to 16:9.

Change cable/satellite box resolution.•

The picture is black and white. If you are using an AV composite input, connect the video cable (yellow) to the Green jack of •

component input 1 on the TV.

When changing channels, the picture
freezes or is distorted or delayed.

If connected to a cable box, please try to reset it. (reconnect the AC cord and wait until the •
cable box reboots. It may take up to 20 minutes)

Set output resolution of the cable box to 1080i or 720p.•

Sound Problem First of all, please perform the Sound Test to confirm that your TV audio is properly operating.

(go to MENU - Support - Self Diagnosis - Sound Test (P. 21)

If the audio is OK, the sound problem may caused by the source or signal.

There is no sound or the sound is too
low at maximum volume.

Please check the volume of the device (Cable/Sat Box, DVD, Blu-ray etc) connected to your TV. •

The picture is good but there is no
sound.

Set the • Speaker Select option to TV speaker in the Sound menu. (P. 17)

If you are using an external device, check the device’s audio output option (ex. you may need to •
change your cable box’s audio option to HDMI when you have a HDMI connected to your TV).

If you are using a DVI to HDMI cable, a separate audio cable is required.•

Reboot the connected device by reconnecting the device’s power cable.•

The speakers are making an
inappropriate noise.

Check cable connections. Make sure a video cable is not connected to an audio input.•

For Antenna or Cable connections, check the signal information. Low signal level may cause •
sound distortion.

Perform the • Sound Test as explained above.

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Issues

Solutions and Explanations

No Picture, No Video

The TV will not turn on. Make sure the AC power cord is securely plugged in to the wall outlet and the TV.•

Make sure the wall outlet is working.•

Try pressing the • POWER button on the TV to make sure the problem is not the remote.
If the TV turns on, refer to ‘Remote control does not work’ below.

The TV turns off automatically.

Ensure the • Sleep Timer is set to Off in the Setup menu. (P. 18)

If your PC is connected to the TV, check your PC power settings.•

Make sure the AC power cord is plugged in securely to the wall outlet and the TV.•

When watching TV from an antenna or cable connection, the TV will turn off after 10 - 15 •
minutes if there is no signal.

There is no picture/video. Check cable connections. (remove and reconnect all cables connected to the TV and external •

devices).

Set your external device’s (Cable/Sat Box, DVD, Blu-ray etc) video outputs to match the •
connections to the TV input. For example, if an external device’s output is HDMI, it should be
connected to an HDMI input on the TV.

Make sure your connected devices are powered on.•

Be sure to select the TV’s correct source by pressing the • SOURCE button on the remote
control.

Reboot the connected device by reconnecting the device’s power cable.•

RF(Cable/Antenna) Connection

The TV is not receiving all channels. Make sure the coaxial cable is connected securely.•

Please try • Auto Program to add available channels to the channel list. go to MENU - Channel

- Auto program then select Auto and make sure the correct Cable TV signal type is set in the
menu. There are 3 options. (STD, HRC and IRC) (P. 12)

Verify the Antenna is positioned correctly.•

No Caption on digital channels. Check Caption Setup menu. Try changing • Caption Mode Service 1 to CC1. (P. 20)

Some channels may not have caption data.•

The picture is distorted: macroblock,
error, small block, dots, pixelization.

Compression of video contents may cause picture distortion. especially on fast moving pictures •
such as sports and action movies.

A low signal can cause picture distortion. This is not a TV problem.•

PC Connection

A “Mode Not Supported” message
appears.

Set your PC’s output resolution so it matches the resolutions supported by the TV.•

“PC” is always shown on the source list,
even if a PC is not connected.

This is normal; “PC” is always shown on the source list, regardless of whether a PC is •
connected.

The video is OK but there is no audio. If you are using a HDMI connection, check the audio output setting on your PC.•

Others

Purple/green rolling horizontal bars and
buzzing noise from the TV speakers
with Component cable connection.

Remove the left and right audio connections from the set-top-box. If the buzzing stops, this •
indicates that the set-top-box has a grounding issue. Replace the Component video cables
with an HDMI connection.

The picture will not display in full screen. HD channels will have black bars on either side of the screen when displaying upscaled SD •

(4:3) contents.

Black bars on the Top & Bottom will be shown on movies that have aspect ratios different from •
your TV.

Adjust picture size option on your external device or TV to full screen.•

The remote control does not work. Replace the remote control batteries with correct polarity (+/–).•

Clean the transmission window located on the top of the remote.•

Try pointing the remote directly at the TV from 5~6 feet away.•

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Issues

Solutions and Explanations

Others

The cable/set top box remote control
does not turn the TV on or off, or adjust
the volume.

Program the Cable/Sat remote control to operate the TV. Refer to the Cable/Sat user manual •
for SAMSUNG TV code.

A “Mode Not Supported” message
appears.

Check the supported resolution of the TV and adjust the external device’s output resolution •
accordingly. Refer to resolution settings in this manual.

Caption on TV menu is greyed out. Caption• can not be selected in the TV menu when connected via HDMI or Component.

Caption• must be activated on the external device.

There is a plastic smell from the TV. This smell is normal and will dissipate over time.•

TV Signal Information is unavailable in
the Self Diagnosis Test menu.

This function is only available with digital channels from an Antenna / RF/Coax connection. •
(P. 21)

TV is tilted to the right or left side. Remove the stand base from the TV and reassemble.•

Channel menu is grey out (unavailable).

Channel• menu is only available when the TV source is selected (Antenna or Cable).

Your settings are lost after 30 minutes
or every time the TV is turned off.

If TV is in the • Store Demo mode, it will reset audio and picture settings every 30 minutes.
Please change from Store Demo mode to Home Use mode in the Plug & Play procedure.
Press the SOURCE button to select TV mode, go to MENU → Setup → Plug & Play →

ENTERE.

You have intermittent loss of audio or
video.

Check the cable connections and reconnect them.•

Loss of audio or video can be caused by using overly rigid or thick cables. Make sure the •
cables are flexible enough for long term use. mounting the TV to the wall, we recommend using
cables with 90 degree connectors.

The PIP menu is not available. PIP functionality is only available when you are using a HDMI, PC or components source.•

You see small particles when you look
closely at the edge of the frame of the
T V.

This is part of the product’s design and is not a defect.•

POP (TV’s internal banner ad) appears
on the screen.

Select • Home Use under Plug & Play mode.
For details, refer to Plug & Play (Initial Setup). (P. 7)

This TFT LCD panel uses a panel consisting of sub pixels which require sophisticated technology to produce. However,

✎

there may be a few bright or dark pixels on the screen. These pixels will have no impact on the performance of the
product.

Storage and Maintenance ¦

Do not spray water or a cleaning agent directly onto the
product. Any liquid that goes into the product may cause a

failure, re, or electric shock.

Clean the product with a soft cloth dapped in a small
amount of water.

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Specifications

Display Resolution

1920 x 1080

Environmental Considerations
Operating Temperature
Operating Humidity
Storage Temperature
Storage Humidity

50°F to 104°F (10°C to 40°C)

10% to 80%, non-condensing

-4°F to 113°F (-20°C to 45°C )
5% to 95%, non-condensing

Stand Swivel (Left / Right)

-20˚ ~ 20˚

Model Name LN52C530

Screen Size
(Diagonal)

52 inches

(52.0 inches measured diagonally)

Sound (Output) 10 W X 2

Dimensions (WxDxH)
Body

With stand

49.4 X 3.3 X 30.3 inches

(1253.8 X 83.2 X 768.9 (mm))

49.4 X 10.2 X 32.5 inches

(1253.8 X 260.1 X 824.4 (mm))

Weight
Without Stand
With Stand

48.8 Ibs (22.1 kg)

58.2 Ibs (26.4 kg)

Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

✎

This device is a Class B digital apparatus.

✎

For information about power supply, and more about power consumption, refer to the label attached to the product.

✎

License ¦

Manufactured under license 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-on­Demand (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 license 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.

Open source license notice

In the case of using open source software, Open Source Licenses are available on the product menu.

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Dimensions

Front view / side view ■

(Unit: inches)

Model name

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

LN52C530

49.4 45.6 25.7 24.4 30.3 32.5 3.3 10.2

Jack panel detail / rear view ■

(Unit: inches)

Model name

1 2 3 4 5 6

LN52C530

19.7 3.8 3.8 37.5 15.7 15.7

NOTE: All drawings are not necessarily to scale. Some dimensions are subject to change without prior notice. Refer to the
dimensions prior to performing installation of your TV. Not responsible for typographical or printed errors.

© 2010 Samsung Electronics America, Inc

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

LN32C530 / LN37C530 / LN40C530 / LN4 6C530 LN40C540 / LN46C540

1

2

3

4

5

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Index

A

Anynet+ 29

AUDIO OUT 9

Auto Adjustment 14

B

Blanking Bracket 32
Balance 16

C

Component 9

D

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT 9, 29

D-sub 10

E

Editing channels 13
Energy Saving 14
Equalizer 16

F

FAV.CH button 6, 12

Favorite Channel 12

H

HDMI 8, 29
Home theater 9, 29

L

License 38

M

Media Play 23
Melody 21
Menu Language 20
MP3 Play 26

O

Optimal resolution 10

P

Photo view 26
PIN number 18
PIP 21
Power Indicator 5

R

Remote Control 6
RGB 15

S

Sleep Timer 18
Slide Show 26
Software Upgrade 22
Source List 11
Speaker Select 17
Standby mode 5

T

Timer 18

V

Video play 24

W

Wall Mount 32

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