Samsung PL42C450 User Manual

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user manual

IMPORTADO POR: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS MÉXICO S.A. de C.V.
AV. PRESIDENTE MASARIK #111 INT701
COL. CHAPULTEPEC MORALES C.P.11570
DELEGACION MIGUEL HIDALGO MEXICO. DISTRITO FEDERAL
Tel: [phone]

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Model _____________ Serial No. _____________

BN68-02643A-01

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.

User Instructions

• Screen Image retention

Do not display a still image (such as on a video game) on the plasma display panel for more than several minutes as it can cause screen image

retention. This image retention is also known as ‘screen burn’. To avoid such image retention, refer to page 14 of this manual to reduce the degree of
brightness and contrast of the screen when displaying a still image.

• Heat on the top of the Plasma TV

The top side of the product may be hot after long periods of use as heat dissipates from the panel through the vent hole in the upper part of the

product.

This is normal and does not indicate any defect or operation failure of the product.
However, children should be prevented from touching the upper part of the product.

• The product is making a ‘cracking’ noise.

A ‘cracking’ noise may occur when the product contracts or expands due to a change in the surrounding environment such as temperature or

humidity. This is normal and not a defect of the unit.

• Cell Defects

The PDP uses a panel consisting of 2,360,000(HD-level) to 6,221,000(FHD-level) 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.

• Avoid operating the TV at temperatures below 41°F (5°C)

• A still image displayed too long may cause permanent damage to the PDP Panel.
Watching the Plasma TV in 4:3 format for a long period of time may leave traces of borders displayed on the left, right and center of

the screen caused by the difference of light emission on the screen. Playing a DVD or a game console may cause similar effects to
the screen.
Damages caused by the above effect are not covered by the Warranty.

• After-images on the Screen.

Displaying still images from Video games and PC for longer than a certain period of time may produce partial after-images.
To prevent this effect, reduce the ‘brightness’ and ‘contrast’ when displaying still images for a long time.

• Warranty

Warranty does not cover any damage caused by image retention.
Burn-in is not covered by the warranty.

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Contents

Getting Started

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

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

y Install the Stand ........................................................5

y Viewing the Control Panel .........................................6

y Viewing the Remote Control ...................................... 7

y Connecting to an Antenna ........................................ 8

y Plug & Play (Initial Setup) ...........................................8

Connections

y Connecting to an AV Device ......................................9

y Connecting to an Audio Device ............................... 10

y Connecting to a PC ................................................ 11

y Changing the Input Source ..................................... 12

Basic Features

y How to Navigate Menus .......................................... 12

y Channel Menu ........................................................ 13

Seeing Channels 13
Using Favorite Channels 13
Memorizing Channels 13
Editing Channels 14
Other Features 14

y Picture Menu .......................................................... 15

Changing the Preset Picture Mode 15
Adjusting Picture Settings 15
Changing the Picture Options 15
Setting up the TV with your PC 17

y Sound Menu ........................................................... 17

Changing the Preset Sound Mode 17
Adjusting Sound Settings 18
Sound Settings 18

y Setup Menu ............................................................ 18

Setting the Time 18
Using the Sleep Timer 19
Setting the On / Off Timer 19
Locking Programs 19
Economical Solutions 21
Other Features 21

y Support Menu ......................................................... 22

Advanced Features

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

Connecting a USB Device 23

y Anynet+ .................................................................. 26

Setting Up Anynet+ 27
Switching between Anynet+ Devices 28
Recording 28
Listening through a Receiver 28
Troubleshooting for Anynet+ 29

Other Information

y Installing the Wall Mount ......................................... 30

y Securing the Installation Space ............................... 31

y Securing the TV to the wall ..................................... 32

To Avoid the TV from Falling 32

y Troubleshooting ...................................................... 33

y Specifications ......................................................... 36

License 36

y Index ...................................................................... 37

ENGLISH



This function can be used by pressing the

TOOLS button on the remote control.

Check the Symbol!

Note Step by Step Guide

Indicates additional information. Check here for instructions on how to open

the relevant submenu within the OSD (on

screen display).

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Getting Started

List of Features

y Excellent Digital Interface & Networking: With a built-in HD digital tuner, nonsubscription HD broadcasts can be viewed

without a cable box / STB (Set-Top-Box) satellite receiver.
y SRS TruSurround HD provides a virtual surround system (p 18).
y Media Play: Allows you to play music files, pictures saved on a USB device (p. 23).
y Self Diagnosis: You can check to make sure picture and sound operate normally (p. 22).

Accessories

✎

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

✎

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

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

Blanking Bracket Power Cord Clamp) Ferrite Core for Power Cord (2EA)

✎

Ferrite Core for Power Cord: The ferrite cores are used to shield the cables from interference.

When connecting a cable, open the ferrite core and clip it around the cable near the plug as

shown in the figure.

A (Distance between the ferrite core and one end of the cord put into the TV set): below

x

50mm
B (Distance between the ferrite core and the other end of the cord put into the outlet): below

x

20mm

y Cleaning Cloth
y Power Cord

A

Power Cord

B

Input Cables (Sold Separately)

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

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4

Install the Stand

s

s

s

s

s

s

s

s

1

2

See separate guide for installing the stand.

Stand (1EA) Guide Stand (1EA) Screws (10EA)

Follow the steps below to connect the TV to the stand.

01 Getting Started

(M4 X L16)

Screws (M4 X L16)

Guide Stand

Stand

Rear

1. Connect the Guide Stand to the Stand
using six screws (M4 X L16) as shown.

Top view

2. With your TV upright, connect
the TV to the Stand as shown.

Screws (M4 X L16)

3. Fasten two screws (M4 X L16)
at position 1, and then fasten
two screws (M4 X L16) at
position 2.

✎

NOTE

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

x

Make sure that at least two persons lift and move the PDP TV.

x

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

x

one side.

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Getting Started

Viewing the Control Panel

✎

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

Power Indicator

Speakers

SOURCE

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





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



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

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.



(Power)

Toggles between all the available input sources. In the on-screen menu, use this
button as you would use the ENTER button on the remote control.

Adjusts the volume. In the OSD, use the
and ► buttons on the remote control.

Changes the channels. In the OSD, use the
▼ and ▲ buttons on the remote control.

Turns the TV on or off.





Remote control sensor

buttons as you would use the ◄

buttons as you would use the

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Viewing the Remote Control

✎

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

01 Getting Started

Turns the TV on and off.

Press to directly access channels.

Press to select additional channels

(digital) being broadcasted by the same

station. For example, to select channel

“54-3”, press “54”, then press “–” and

“3”.

Adjusts the volume.

Brings up the OSD.

Displays Media Play (USB) (p. 23).

Quickly select frequently used functions.

Returns to the previous menu.

Buttons used in the Channel list, Media

Play (USB) menu, etc.

Use these buttons in Media Play

(USB) and Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)

modes (p. 23, 26).

(: Controls recording for Samsung

recorders that have the Anynet+

feature)

A B C D

S.MODE SLEEP

P.MODE P.SIZE

Displays and selects the available video
sources (p. 12).

Returns to the previous channel.
Cuts off the sound temporarily.

Changes channels.

Displays the channel list on the screen
(p. 13).

Displays Favorite Channel Lists on the
screen (p. 13).

Displays information on the TV screen.

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

Exits the menu.

S.MODE: Press to select the sound

mode (p. 17).

SLEEP: Automatically shuts off the TV at

a preset time (p. 19).

MTS: Press to choose stereo, mono

or Separate Audio Program (SAP
broadcast) (p. 18).

P.MODE: Press to select the picture

mode (p. 15).

P.SIZE: Selects the picture size (p. 16).
CC: Controls the caption decoder (p.

21).

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

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Getting Started

Connecting to an Antenna

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

✎

Connecting the power cord and antenna.

VHF/UHF Antenna

Antenna Cable (Not Supplied)

Cable

or

Power Input

Plug & Play (Initial Setup)

When the TV is initially powered on, a sequence of on-screen prompts will assist in configuring basic settings. Press the

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

✎

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

Selecting a language

1

Selecting Store Demo

2

or Home Use

Selecting an antenna

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

Press the ◄ or ► button, then press the ENTER

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

environments.

y To return the unit’s settings from Store Demo to Home Use

(standard): Press the volume button on the TV. When you
see the volume OSD, press and hold MENU for 5 sec.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button, then press the ENTER



button.



button. Select Air, Cable or Auto.

ANT OUT

POWER

P

3

Selecting a channel

4

Setting the Clock

5

Mode

View the HD

6

Connection Guide.
Enjoy your TV.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button, then press the ENTER
to memorize. When setting the antenna source to Cable, a step appears allowing you to
assign numerical values (channel frequencies) to the channels. For more information, refer to
Channel → Auto Program (p. 13).

✎

Press the ENTER button at any time to interrupt the memorization process.

Set the Clock Mode automatically or manually.

y Auto: Allows you to select DST (Daylight Saving Time) mode and time zone.
y Manual: Allows you to manually set the current date and time. (p. 19).

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

Press the ENTER



button.



button. Select the channel source

7

If You Want to Reset This Feature...



MENU → Setup → Plug & Play → ENTER

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Connections

USB

HDMI IN 3

Connecting to an AV Device

Using an HDMI or HDMI/DVI cable: HD connection (up to 720p/1080i)

Available devices: DVD, Blu-ray player, HD cable box, HD STB (Set-Top-Box) satellite receiver.

02 Connections

HDMI Cable (Not Supplied)

W

R

Red White

✎

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

When using an HDMI/DVI cable connection, you must use the HDMI IN 1(DVI) jack for video. A DVD, Blu-ray

x

player, HD cable box, or HD 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.

If an external device such as a DVD / Blu-ray player / cable box / STB satellite receiver supporting HDMI

x

versions older than 1.3 is connected, the TV may operate abnormally (e.g. no screen display / no sound /
annoying flicker / abnormal color).

If there is no sound after connecting an HDMI cable, check the HDMI version of the external device. If you

x

suspect the version is older than 1.3, contact the provider of the device to confirm the HDMI version and
request an upgrade.

It is recommended you purchase an HDMI-certified cable. Otherwise, the screen may appear blank or a

x

connection error may occur.

Using a Component (up to 720p/1080i) or Audio/Video (480i only) Cable

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

HDMI to DVI Cable (Not Supplied)

USB

Audio Cable (Not Supplied)

Device

HDMI OUT

Device

DVI OUT

R W

AUDIO OUT

R-AUDIO-L

W

R

Red White

W R

Y

Video Cable
(Not Supplied)

Y

VIDEO OUT

✎

COMPONENT IN 1, 2 / AV IN: When connecting to AV IN, the color of the AV IN [Y/VIDEO] jack (green) will not

W R

AUDIO OUT

R-AUDIO-L

Audio Cable

(Not Supplied)

Device

R

RW

AUDIO OUT

R-AUDIO-L

W

R GB

RBG

COMPONENT OUT

PR PB Y

Component Cable
(Not Supplied)

Device

R GB

Red Blue Green

R W

Y

Red White Yellow

match the video cable (yellow).

✎

For better picture quality, the Component connection is recomended over the A/V connection.

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Connections

R-AUDIO-L

Connecting to an Audio Device

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

Available devices: Digital Audio System, Amplifier, DVD home theater

Optical Cable (Not Supplied)

W

R

Red White

✎

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL)

When a digital audio system is connected to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) jack, decrease the volume

x

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 (amplifier or DVD home theater) is set to on, you can hear sound output from the TV’s

x

optical jack. When the TV is receiving a DTV signal, the TV will send 5.1 CH sound to the amplifier or DVD
home theater. 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
amplifier or DVD home theater. 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/DVD home theater.

When connecting, use the appropriate connector.

x

When an audio amplifier is connected to the AUDIO OUT jacks: Decrease the volume of the TV and adjust the

x

volume level with the amplifier’s volume control.

Audio Cable (Not Supplied)

Digital Audio System

OPTICAL

Amplifier / DVD home theater

AUDIO IN

Using an EX-Link Cable Connection

Available Devices: External devices that support EX-Link

EX-LINK: Connector for service only.

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

Connecting to a PC

02 Connections

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

Optimal resolution

y PL42C450: 1024 X 768 @ 60Hz
y PL50C450: 1360 X 768 @ 60Hz

Mode Resolution

IBM

MAC

VESA CVT

VESA DMT

VESA GTF

640 x 350
720 x 400

640 x 480
832 x 624

720 x 576

1280 x 720

640 x 480
640 x 480
640 x 480
800 x 600
800 x 600

800 x 600
1024 x 768
1024 x 768
1024 x 768
1280 x 720
1360 x 768

1280 x 720 52.500 70.000 89.040 -/+

Horizontal
Frequency

(KHz)

31.469

31.469

35.000

49.726

35.910

56.456

31.469

37.500

37.861

37.879

46.875

48.077

48.363

56.476

60.023

45.000

47.712

Vertical

Frequency

(Hz)

70.086

70.087

66.667

74.551

59.950

74.777

59.940

75.000

72.809

60.317

75.000

72.188

60.004

70.069

75.029

60.000

60.015

Pixel Clock

Frequency

(MHz)

25.175

28.322

30.240

57.284

32.750

95.750

25.175

31.500

31.500

40.000

49.500

50.000

65.000

75.000

78.750

74.250

85.500

Audio Cable (Not Supplied)

HDMI to DVI Cable (Not Supplied)

D-Sub Cable (Not Supplied)

Audio Cable (Not Supplied)

Sync Polarity

(H / V)

+/-

-/+

-/-

-/-

-/+

-/+

-/-

-/-

-/­+/+
+/+
+/+

-/-

-/­+/+
+/+
+/+

AUDIO OUT

DVI OUT

PC OUT

AUDIO OUT

PL42C450 PL50C450

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NOTE

For HDMI/DVI cable connection, you must use the HDMI IN 1(DVI) jack.

x

The interlace mode is not supported.

x

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

x

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

x

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Changing the Input Source

SOURCE

Source List

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



MENU → Input → Source List →
ENTER



■ TV / PC / AV / Component1 / Component2 / 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.

✎

In the Source List, PC is always activated.

Basic Features

Edit Name



MENU → Input → Edit Name → ENTER

■ 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 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.



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.

1

2

3 4

1 MENU button: Displays the main on-screen menu.
2 ENTER

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

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

select an item. Confirm the setting.

/ Direction button: Move the cursor and

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How to Operate the OSD (On Screen Display)

The access step may differ depending on the selected menu.

MENU



1

▲ / ▼ Select an icon with the ▲ or ▼

2

ENTER



3

▲ / ▼

4

◄ / ►

5

ENTER



6

EXIT



The main menu options appear on
the screen:

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

button.
Press ENTER to access the

sub-menu.
Select the desired submenu with

the ▲ or ▼ button.
Adjust the value of an item with the

◄ or ► button. The adjustment in
the OSD may differ depending on
the selected menu.

Press ENTER to confirm the
selection.

Press EXIT.

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Channel Menu

CHLIST

B

 Seeing Channels

 Using Favorite Channels



MENU → Channel → Channel List → ENTER

03 Basic Features



Channel List

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



MENU → Channel → Channel List

→ ENTER

Select a channel in the All Channels, Added
Channels, Favorite or Programmed screen

by pressing the ▲ / ▼ and ENTER
buttons. Then you can watch the selected
channel.

Added Channels

■ All Channels: Shows all currently available channels.

■



■

■
programs.

✎

Using the color buttons with the Channel List

x

number.

x

Select desired channels and press the Yellow button
to set all the selected channels at the same time. The




x

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

Channel Status Display Icons

Icons Operations











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 B Zoom Select

Added Channels: Shows all added channels.

Favorite: Shows all favorite channels.

Programmed: Shows all currently reserved

Green (Zoom): Enlarges or shrinks a channel

Yellow (Select): Selects multiple channel lists.

mark appears to the left of the selected channels.
(Tools): Displays the Channel List option menu.

A channel selected.
A channel set as a Favorite.
A reserved Program.



Tools

Add to Favorite / Delete from Favorite



Set channels you watch frequently as Favorites.

1. Select a channel and press the TOOLS button.

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

Added Channels

To show all Favorite channels, click on
the button shown on the right.

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 B Zoom Select

Delete
Add to Favorite
Timer Viewing
Channel Name Edit
Select All
Auto Program



Tools

FAV.CH

 Memorizing Channels



MENU → Channel → ENTER

Antenna (Air / Cable)

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.

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Basic Features

✎

NOTE

When selecting the Cable TV system: STD, HRC

x

and IRC identify various types of cable TV 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.

 Editing Channels



MENU → Channel → Channel List → ENTER

Channel Name Edit

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



MENU → Channel → ENTER



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 ENTER

2. Press the ◄ button to select Yes.

3. Press the ENTER

✎

This function is only available in Cable mode.



button to select Stop.



button.

Channel List

Channel List Option Menu
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 All

x

Channels menu.

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A gray-colored channel indicates the channel

x

has been deleted.
The Add menu only appears for deleted

x

channels.
Delete a channel from the Added Channels or

x

Favorite menu in the same manner.

■ Timer Viewing: You can set a desired channel to be
displayed automatically at the reserved time. Set the
current time first to use this function.

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 EveryDay
in Repeat, you can enter the date you want.

4. Select OK, then press the ENTER

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.



button when

Programmed

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

to watch. Programmed timer viewing is displayed here.
Highlight a program and press the TOOLS button to display
options.

■ Change Info: Change a show you have reserved to
watch. Begin with step 3 of “Timer Viewing,” above.

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

✎

This deletes the highlighted or selected
program(s).

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

✎

Alternatively, you can view Information by
highlighting a program and pressing the



ENTER

■ Select All / Deselect All: Select or deselect all reserved
programs.

button.

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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. Scroll to the left or right until the image
is clear.

✎

Settings are applied to the channel your currently
watching.

✎

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.

Picture Menu

 Changing the Preset Picture Mode



MENU → Picture → Mode → ENTER



 Changing the Picture Options

Advanced Settings



MENU → Picture → Advanced Settings →
ENTER



(Advanced Settings are 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 Gamma
and White Balance.

Advanced Settings

Black Tone : Off ►
Dynamic Contrast : Medium
Gamma : 0
Color Space : Native
White Balance
Flesh Tone : 0
Edge Enhancement : On

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Mode

Select your preferred picture type.

■ Dynamic: Suitable for a bright room.

■ Standard: Suitable for a normal
environment.

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

 Adjusting Picture Settings



MENU → Picture → ENTER



P.MODE

Cell Light / Contrast / Brightness /
Sharpness / Color / Tint (G/R)

Your television has several setting options for picture quality
control.

✎

NOTE

When you make changes to Cell Light, Contrast,

x

Brightness, Sharpness, Color or Tint (G/R), the
OSD will be adjusted accordingly.

In PC mode, you can only make changes to Cell

x

Light, 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.



Move



Enter



Return

■ 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.

■ Gamma: Adjust the primary color intensity.

■ Color Space (Auto / Native / Custom): Adjust the
range of colors available to create the image. To adjust
Color, Red, Green, Blue and Reset, set Color Space
to Custom.

■ 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.

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Picture Options



MENU → Picture → Picture Options →



ENTER

✎

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

Tone, Size, Digital Noise Filter and Screen Burn
Protection.

Picture Options

Color Tone : Normal ►
Size : 16:9
Digital Noise Filter : Auto

HDMI Black Level : Normal

Film Mode : Off
Screen Burn Protection



Move



Enter



Return

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

✎

Warm1 or Warm2 will be deactivated when the picture
mode is Dynamic or Standard.

✎

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.

✎

Available for HD 1080i / 720p signal
in 16:9 mode.

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 inputted.

✎

NOTE

After selecting Zoom1, Zoom2 or Wide Fit:

x

1. Press the ► button to select Position.

2. Press the ENTER

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

or down.

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button.

P.SIZE

4. Press the ENTER

5. Press the ► button to select Reset.

6. Press the ENTER

to its default position.

After selecting Screen Fit in HDMI (1080i/1080p) or

x

Component (1080i/1080p) mode, you may need to
center the picture:

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

2. Press the ENTER

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

picture.

4. Press the ENTER

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

6. Press the ENTER

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)
DTV(1080i),
Component (1080i, 1080p),
HDMI (720p, 1080i, 1080p)
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, is that the best possible signal.

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

✎

Available only in HDMI mode.

■ Film Mode (Off / Auto): 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).

■ Screen Burn Protection: To reduce the possibility of
screen burn, this unit is equipped with screen burn
prevention technology. The Time setting allows you to
program the time between movement of the picture in
minutes.



button.



button to reset the picture



button.



button.



button.

16:9, Zoom1,
Zoom2, 4:3

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

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Pixel Shift (Off / On): Using this function, you can
minutely move pixels on the PDP in horizontal or vertical
direction to minimize after images on the screen.

✎

Optimum condition for pixel shift

Item

Horizontal 0~4 4

Vertical 0~4 4

Time (minute) 1~4 min 4 min

✎

The Pixel Shift value may differ depending on the
TV size (inches) and mode.

✎

This function is not available in the Screen Fit
mode.

Scrolling: This function removes after-images on the
screen by moving all the pixels on the PDP according
to a pattern. Use this function when there are remaining
after-images or symbols on the screen, especially when
you displayed a still image on the screen for a long time.

✎

The after-image removal function has to be
executed for a long time (approximately 1 hour)
to effectively remove after-images on the screen.
If the after-image is not removed after performing
the function, repeat the function again.

✎

Press any key on the remote control to cancel this
feature.

Side Gray (Dark / Light): When you watch TV with the
screen ratio set to 4:3, the screen is prevented from any
damage by adjusting the white balance on both extreme
left and right sides.

TV/AV/Component/

HDMI/PC

Picture Reset (Reset Picture Mode /
Cancel)

Resets your current picture mode to its default settings.

 Setting up the TV with your PC

Set the input source to PC.



MENU → Picture → ENTER

Auto Adjustment

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

✎

Not available when connecting with an HDMI/DVI cable.





■ 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.

y The correct size setting (resolution) [Optimum:

PL42C450: 1024 X 768 @ 60Hz, PL50C450: 1360 X
768 @ 60Hz]

y If a vertical-frequency option exists on your display

settings dialog box, the correct value is “60” or “60 Hz’.
Otherwise, just click “OK” and exit the dialog box.

Sound Menu

 Changing the Preset Sound Mode



MENU → Sound → Mode → ENTER

Mode



■ 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.

■ Custom: Increase the intensity of
high-frequency sound to allow a better
listening experience for the hearing
impaired.



S.MODE

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■ 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.

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 Adjusting Sound Settings



MENU → Sound → Equalizer → ENTER



Equalizer

Adjusts the sound mode.

■ 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



MENU → Sound → ENTER



SRS TruSurround HD (Off / On)

SRS TruSurround HD is a patented SRS technology that
solves the problem of playing 5.1 multichannel content
over two speakers. TruSurround delivers a compelling,
virtual surround sound experience through any two-speaker
playback system, including internal television speakers. It is
fully compatible with all multichannel formats.

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.

MTS

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.

MTS

Auto Volume (Off / On)

Because each broadcasting station has its own signal
conditions, the volume can vary as you switch between
channels. This feature lets you automatically adjust the
volume of the desired channel by lowering the sound output
when the modulation signal is high or by raising the sound
output when the modulation signal is low.

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.

TV Speaker: Off, External Speaker: On

x

✎

When Speaker Select is set to TV Speaker.

TV Speaker: On, External Speaker: On

x

✎

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

Sound Reset (Reset All / Reset Sound
Mode / Cancel)

■ Reset All: Restore all sound settings to the factory
defaults.

■ Reset Sound Mode: Returns all sound values in the
currently selected mode to the default settings.

Setup Menu

 Setting the Time



MENU → Setup → Time → ENTER



Time

■ Clock: Setting the clock is for using various timer
features of the TV.



The current time will appear every time you press
the INFO button.

✎

If you disconnect the power cord, you have to set
the clock again.

Clock Mode (Auto / Manual)

– Auto: Set the current time automatically using the

time from a digital channel.

✎

The antenna must be connected in order to set
the time automatically.

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– 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 manually.

✎

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.

Time Zone: Select your time zone.

✎

This function is only available when the Clock

Mode is set to Auto.

DST (Daylight Saving Time) (Off / On / Auto):

Switches the Daylight Saving Time function on or off.

✎

This function is only available when the Clock

Mode is set to Auto.

 Using the Sleep Timer



MENU → Setup → Time → Sleep Timer →
ENTER



■ Sleep Timer
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.

: Automatically

SLEEP

 Setting the On / Off Timer



MENU → Setup → Time → Timer 1 →
ENTER



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

On Time

▲

00 00 am

▼

Off Time

00 00 am

Volume

10 TV Cable 3

Repeat

Once

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

Timer 1

Inactivate

Inactivate

Contents

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat



Move

Adjust 

Enter



Return

Volume: Set the desired volume level.
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.

✎

NOTE

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

x

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,

x

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

x

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

x

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  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

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 is not available in HDMI, Component or PC

x

mode.
The default PIN number of a new TV set is “0-0-0-0”

x

Allow All: Press to unlock all TV ratings.

x

Block All: Press to lock all TV ratings.

x

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

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

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✎

The V-Chip will automatically block certain
categories dealing with more sensitive material.
For example, if you block the TV-Y category,
then TV-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, TV-14 and TV-MA). The
sub-ratings (D, L, S, V) work similarly. So, if you
block the L sub-rating in TVPG, then the L sub­ratings in TV-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,
NC-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 Anglophone Canadian ratings.

– 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 Downloadable U.S. Rating menu

x

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 US 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.

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)

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 Economical Solutions



MENU → Setup → ENTER



Energy Saving (Off / Low / Medium /
High)

This adjusts the brightness of the TV in order to reduce
power consumption. Until the screen turns on again, a
distorted picture will be displayed for about 4 seconds.

Eco Sensor (Off / On)

Eco Sensor detects surrounding light intensity using an
optical sensor and adjusts the screen’s brightness.

■ Eco Sensor (Off / On): Turns the sensor off or on.

■ Min Cell Light: Manually adjust the screen brightness
(0~10).

✎

If Eco Sensor is On, the display brightness
may change (become slightly darker or brighter)
depending on the surrounding light intensity.

 Other Features



MENU → Setup → ENTER



Language

Set the menu language.

1. Select Language and press the ENTER

2. Choose desired language and press the ENTER

button.

✎

Choose between English, Español and Français.



button.



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 mode.

✎

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 is not available when the input source

x

is set to TV or PC.

After connecting the game console, set Game Mode

x

to On to prevent poor picture quality.
If Game Mode is On: Picture mode is set to

x

Standard and Sound mode is set to Movie.
Selecting Reset after adjusting the equalizer returns

x

the equalizer to its default settings.

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 doesn’t 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 broadcast.

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
not work with digital channels.)

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

function works with digital channels.

✎

Service1~6 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: This adjusts the opacity of text.
Options include of 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: 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.

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Basic Features

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✎

NOTE

Digital Caption Options are available only

x

when Default and Service1 ~ Service6 can be
selected in Caption Mode.

The availability of captions depends on the

x

program being broadcasted.
The Default setting follows the standards set by

x

the broadcaster.
The Foreground and Background cannot be set

x

to have the same color.
You cannot set both the Foreground Opacity

x

and the Background Opacity to Transparent.

Melody (Off / Low / Medium / High)

Set so that a melody plays when the TV is turned on or off.

✎

The Melody does not play.

When no sound is output from the TV because the

x

MUTE button has been pressed.

When no sound is output from the TV because the

x

volume has been reduced to minimum with the VOL

– button.

When the TV is turned off by Sleep Timer function.

x

Support Menu



MENU → Support → ENTER

Self Diagnosis

■ Picture Test (Yes / No): Use to check for picture
problems.

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.

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 (Yes / No): Use the built-in melody sound to
check for sound problems.

✎

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

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

Software Upgrade

Samsung may offer upgrades
for your TV’s fi rmware
in the future. Please visit
Samsung. com or contact
the Samsung call center at
1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864)
to receive information about
downloading upgrades and
using a USB drive. Upgrades
will be possible by connecting
a USB drive to the USB port.

✎

When software is upgraded, video and audio settings
you have made will return to their default (factory)
settings.

✎

We recommend you write down your settings so that
you can easily reset them after the upgrade.

USB Drive

TV Side Panel

HDMI IN 3

USB

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.

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Advanced Features

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Music

Photo Music Setup

SUM

307.2MB/973.7MB

USB

Media Play

04 Advanced Features

MEDIA.P

Enjoy photos and/or music fi les saved on a USB
Mass Storage Class (MSC) device.



MENU  → Application → Media Play
(USB) → ENTER 



Device Name

USB

SUM

315.0MB/495.0MB Free

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 Connecting a USB Device

1. Turn on your TV.

2. Connect a USB device containing photo and/or music fi les to the USB jack on the

side of the TV.

3. When the Input selection screen is displayed, press the ► button to select Media
Play (USB) , then press the ENTER



button.

USB Drive

Using the Media Play Menu

Viewing a Photo (or Slide Show)

1. Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select
Application , then press the ENTER



button.

2. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Media Play (USB) , then press the
ENTER



button.

3. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the corresponding USB Memory
Device, then press the ENTER

✎

The Media Play menu differs depending on the USB Memory



button.

Device connected to TV.

✎

Some devices may not be supported due to compatibility
problems.

4. Press the ◄ or ► button to select an icon ( Photo , Music , Setup ),
then press the ENTER

✎

It might not work properly with unlicensed multimedia files.

✎

Need-to-Know List before using Media Play (USB)

Only alphanumeric characters must be used as a folder name or file name (photo, music).

x

The file system only supports FAT16/32 (The NTFS file system is not supported) Certain types of USB Digital camera

x



button.

and audio devices may not be compatible with this TV.
Media Play (USB) only supports the USB Mass Storage Class device (MSC). MSC is a Mass Storage Class Bulk-

x

Only Transport device. Examples of MSC are Thumb drives and Flash Card Readers (Both USB and HUB are not
supported.)

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.
Please connect directly to the USB port of your TV. If you are using a separate cable connection, there may be a USB

x

Compatibility problem.

Photo

SUM

307.2MB/973.7MB

Photo Music Setup



Move



Enter



Exit

TV Side Panel

HDMI IN 3

USB

Play



Return

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