Samsung PN58A550, PN50A550 User Manual

Plasma TV

user manual

BN68-01411A-00

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Important Warranty Information Regarding Television Format Viewing

Wide screen format PDP Displays (16:9, the aspect ratio of the screen width to height) are primarily designed to view wide screen format full-motion 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 side-bars 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 PDP Displays that leave subtle, but permanent burned-in ghost images in the PDP picture. To avoid this, vary the programming and images, and primarily display full screen moving images, not stationary patterns or dark bars.

On PDP 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 PDP aging as a result of format

selection and use, as well as burned-in images, are not covered by your Samsung limited warranty.

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See the warranty card for more information on warranty terms.

U.S.A Only

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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

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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 23 of this manual to reduce the degree of brightness and contrast of the screen when displaying a still image.

Altitude

The PDP can only operate normally at heights under 6500ft.

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 of 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 1,230,000(SD-level) to 3,150,000(HD-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 5°C (41°F)

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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Symbols

Press

One-Touch

Button

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Note

General Information

■ List of Features .............................................................. 5

■ Accessories ....................................................................5

■ Viewing the Control Panel .............................................6

■ Viewing the Connection Panel .......................................7

■ Remote Control .............................................................. 8

■ Installing Batteries in the Remote Control .....................9

Connections

■ Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas .............................9

■ Connecting Cable TV ................................................... 10

■ Connecting a DVD Player or Cable Box / Satellite

receiver (Set-Top Box) via HDMI .................................11

■ Connecting a DVD Player or Cable Box / Satellite

receiver (Set-Top Box) via DVI ..................................... 11

■ Connecting a DVD Player or Cable Box / Satellite

receiver (Set-Top Box) via Component cables ............. 12

■ Connecting a Camcorder .............................................12

■ Connecting a VCR ....................................................... 13

■ Connecting a Digital Audio System ..............................14

■ Connecting an Amplier/DVD Home Theater .............. 14

■ Connecting a PC .......................................................... 15

Operation

■ Turning the TV On and Off ...........................................16

■ Plug & Play Feature .....................................................16

■ Changing Channels .....................................................18

■ Adjusting the Volume ...................................................19

■ Viewing the Display......................................................19

■ Viewing the Menus.......................................................19

■ Using the TOOLS Button ............................................. 20

■ Memorizing the Channels ............................................ 20

■ To Select the Source .................................................... 22

■ To Edit the Input Source Name ....................................22

Picture Control

■ Changing the Picture Standard .................................... 23

■ Customizing the Picture Settings .................................23

■ Adjusting the Detailed Settings ....................................24

■ Conguring Picture Options ........................................27

■

Resetting the Picture Settings to the Factory Defaults

..... 34

■ Viewing Picture-in-Picture ........................................... 34

Sound Control

■ Changing the Sound Standard ....................................36

■ Customizing the Sound ................................................ 36

■ Setting the TruSurround XT .........................................37

■ Choosing the Preferred Language ............................... 38

■

Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS) Track - Analog

.......38

■ Automatic Volume Control ...........................................39

■ Setting the TV Speakers On/Off ..................................39

■ Listening to the Sound of the Sub (PIP) Picture ..........40

■

Resetting the Sound Settings to the Factory Defaults

...... 40

■ Connecting Headphones (Sold separately) ................. 40

Channel Control

■ Managing Channels .....................................................41

■ Clearing Scrambled Channels – Digital ....................... 47

■ Fine Tuning Analog Channels ......................................47

■ Checking the Digital-Signal Strength ........................... 48

PC Display

■ Using Your TV as a Computer (PC) Display ................ 49

■ Display Modes ............................................................ 49

■ Setting up the TV with your PC .................................... 50

Time Setting

■ Setting the Time ........................................................... 52

Function Description

■ Selecting a Menu Language ........................................ 56

■ Using the V-Chip .......................................................... 57

■ Viewing Closed Captions (On-Screen Text Messages)

- Digital .........................................................................65

■ Viewing Closed Captions (On-Screen Text Messages)

- Analog ........................................................................ 66

■ Adjusting the TV On/Off Melody Sound .......................67

■ Setting the Light Effect ................................................. 67

■ Setting the Entertainment mode ..................................68

■ Using the Energy Saving Feature ................................68

■ Upgrading the Software ............................................... 69

Wiselink

■ Using the WISELINK Function ..................................... 70

■ Using the Photo List ..................................................... 72

■ Viewing a Photo or Slide Show .................................... 77

■ Using the Music List ..................................................... 81

■ Playing a Music File .....................................................85

■ Using the Setup Menu .................................................87

About Anynet

■ What is Anynet+? .........................................................88

■ Connecting Anynet+ Devices .......................................88

■ Setting Up Anynet+ ......................................................89

■ Scanning and Switching between Anynet+ Devices ....89

■ Recording ....................................................................90

■ Listening through a Receiver (Home theater) ..............91

■ Troubleshooting for Anynet+ ........................................91

Appendix

■ Troubleshooting ........................................................... 92

■ Auto Wall-mount adjustment (Sold separately) ............93

■ Wall Mount Kit Specications (VESA) ..........................94

■ How to attach the Stand-Base ..................................... 95

■ Specications ............................................................... 95

■ Dimensions .................................................................. 96

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Accessories

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

Remote Control

(BN59-00673A) /

AAA Batteries (4301-000103)

Power Cord

(3903-000144)

Owner’s Instructions /

Quick Setup Guide

Warranty Card /

Registration Card /

Safety Guide Manual

Cleaning Cloth

(BN63-01798A)

Cover-Bottom /

Screws (2ea)

(Refer to page 93)

Ferrite Core(3301-001305)

PN50A550S1F : 5ea PN58A550S1F : 3ea

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See the bottom of the page for Ferrite Core usage.

The following parts are sold separately and are available at most electronics stores.

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If you do not use a good quality cable, some noise may appear on the screen.

S-VIDEO Cable (BN39-00149A) HDMI Cable (BN39-00641A) HDMI/DVI cable (BN39-00643A) Component Cables (RCA)

(BN39-00279A)

PC Cable (BN39-00115A) PC Audio Cable (BN39-00061B) Optical Cable Antenna Cable (BN39-00333A)

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Ferrite Core

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.

General Information

List of Features

• Adjustable picture settings that can be stored in the TV’s memory.

• Automatic timer to turn the TV on and off.

• A special sleep timer.

• V-Chip function.

• Excellent Digital Interface & Networking : With a built-in HD digital tuner, non-subscription HD broadcasts can be viewed with no Cable Box/Satellite receiver (SetTop Box) needed.

• HDMI/DVI connection of your PC to this TV.

• Excellent Picture Quality

- DNIe technology provides life-like clear images.

• SRS TruSurround XT

- SRS TruSurround XT provides a virtual surround system.

Power Cord

(PN58A550S1F)

Power Cord

(PN50A550S1F)

S-Video Cable

Component

Cable

Side HDMI Cable/Audio Cable/

Video cable (PN50A550S1F)

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Viewing the Control Panel

Buttons on the Lower-Right Part of the Panel

The buttons on the lower-right panel control your TV’s basic features, including the on-screen menu. To use the more advanced features, you must use the remote control.

SOURCE

Toggles between all the available input sources

(TV, AV1, AV2, S-Video, Component1, Component2, PC, HDMI1, HDMI2/DVI, HDMI3, USB).

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In the on-screen menu, use this button as you

would use the ENTER button on the remote control.

Press to see an on-screen menu of your TV’s features.

+ VOL –

Press to increase or decrease the volume. In the on-

screen menu, use the + VOL – buttons as you would use the ◄ and ► buttons on the remote control.

Press to change channels.

In the on-screen menu, use the CH 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 stand-by mode.

POWER

Press to turn the TV on and off.

Remote Control Sensor

Aim the remote control towards this spot on the TV.

Speakers

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

Front Panel buttons

Touch each button to operate.

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Viewing the Connection Panel

Rear Panel Jacks

Use the rear panel jacks to connect A/V components that will be connected continuously, such as VCR or DVD players. For more information on connecting equipment, see pages 9-15. The product color and shape may vary depending on the model.

POWER IN

Connect the supplied power cord.

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL)

Connect to a Digital Audio component.

AUDIO OUT (R/L)

Audio outputs to external devices.

PC IN[PC]/[AUDIO]

Connect to the video and audio output jack on your PC.

DVI IN (HDMI 2) (AUDIO-R/L)

Connect to the DVI audio output jack of an external device.

HDMI IN 1, 2

Connect to the HDMI jack of a device with an HDMI

output. (HDMI 2 supports HDMI-DVI IN and connection from a PC.)

- This input can also be used as a DVI connection with separate analog audio inputs. An optional HDMI/DVI cable will be necessary to make this connection.

When using an optional HDMI/DVI adapter, the DVI analog audio inputs on your TV allow you to receive left and right audio from your DVI device.

ANT IN

Uses a 75Ω Coaxial connector for an Air/Cable

Network.

COMPONENT IN 1, 2 / AV IN 1

Connects Component video/audio. The COMPONENT IN 1 jack is also used as the AV IN 1 jack.

- Connect the video cable to the COMPONENT IN 1 [Y/

VIDEO] jack and the audio cable to the COMPONENT IN [R-AUDIO-L] jacks.

EX-LINK

Connect this to the jack on the optional wall mount

bracket. This will allow you to adjust the TV viewing angle using your remote control.

Side Panel Jacks

Use the right side panel jacks to connect a component that is used only occasionally, such as a camcorder or video game. The product color and shape may vary depending on the model.

HDMI IN 3

Connect to the HDMI jack of a device with an HDMI output.

WISELINK

Connect a USB mass storage device to view photo files (JPEG) and play audio files (MP3).

S-VIDEO (AV IN 2)

S-Video input for external devices with an S-Video output.

AV IN 2

Video and audio inputs for external devices.

HEADPHONE

You can connect a set of headphones if you wish to watch a television program without

disturbing other people in the room.

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Remote Control

You can use the remote control up to a distance of about 23 feet from the TV.

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The performance of the remote control may be affected by bright light.

POWER

Turns the TV on and off.

Selects the TV mode directly.

NUMERIC BUTTONS

Press to change the channel.

Press to select additional channels

(digital and analog) being broadcast by the same station. For example, to select channel “54-3”, press “54”, then press “ ” and “3”.

MUTE

Press to temporarily cut off the

sound.

VOL

Press to increase or decrease the

volume.

SOURCE

Press to display and select the

available video sources.

CH LIST

Used to display Channel Lists on the

screen.

TOOLS

Use to quickly select frequently used

functions.

UP▲/DOWN▼/LEFT◄/

RIGHT►/ENTER

Use to select on-screen menu items

and change menu values.

INFO

Press to display information on the

TV screen.

COLOR BUTTONS

Use these buttons in the Channel list

and WISELINK.

Controls the caption decoder.

E.MODE

Press to select the preset display

and sound modes for sports, cinema and games.

Use these buttons in the DMA,

WISELINK and Anynet+ modes. ( : This remote can be used to control recording on Samsung

recorders with the Anynet+ feature)

ON/OFF

Press to backlight the buttons on the

remote.

This function is convenient for using

at night or when the room is dark.

(Using the remote control with the

light button set to On will reduce the battery usage time.)

PRE-CH

Tunes to the previous channel.

Press to change channels.

(

Displays the main on-screen menu.

)

W.LINK(WISELINK)

This function enables you to view

and play photo and music files from an external device. (Refer to pages 72 (Photo) and 80 (Music))

RETURN

Returns to the previous menu.

EXIT

Press to exit the menu.

MTS

Press to choose stereo, mono or

Separate Audio Program (SAP broadcast).

DMA (Digital Media Adapter)

Use this when connecting a

Samsung DMA device through an HDMI interface and switching to DMA mode.

For more information on the

operating procedures, refer to the user manual of the DMA.

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This button is available when

“Anynet+(HDMI-CEC)” is “On”.

(see page 89)

P.SIZE

Picture size selection.

FAV.CH

Press to switch to your favorite

channels.

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Connections

Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas

Ifyourantennahasasetofleadsthatlooklikethis,see“Antennaswith300ΩFlat

Twin Leads” below.

Ifyourantennahasoneleadthatlookslikethis,see“Antennaswith75ΩRound

Leads”. If you have two antennas, see “Separate VHF and UHF Antennas”.

Antennaswith300ΩFlatTwinLeads

If you are using an off-air antenna (such as a roof antenna or “rabbit ears”) that

has300Ωtwinflatleads,followthedirectionsbelow.

1 Place the wires from the twin leads under the screws on a 300-75 Ω adapter (not

supplied). Use a screwdriver to tighten the screws.

2 Plug the adaptor into the ANT IN terminal on the back of the TV.

Antennaswith75ΩRoundLeads

Plug the antenna lead into the ANT IN terminal on the back of the TV.

Separate VHF and UHF Antennas If you have two separate antennas for your TV (one VHF and one UHF), you must

combine the two antenna signals before connecting the antennas to the TV. This procedure requires an optional combiner-adaptor (available at most electronics shops).

1 Connect both antenna leads to the combiner. 2 Plug the combiner into the ANT IN terminal on the bottom of the back panel.

Installing Batteries in the Remote Control

1 Lift the cover at the back of the remote control upward as shown in the figure. 2 Install two AAA size batteries.

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Make sure to match the “+” and “–” ends of the batteries with the diagram inside the

compartment.

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Using the remote control with the ON/OFF( ) light button set to On will reduce the

battery usage time.

※ Use alkaline batteries for the remote control.

3 Close the cover as shown in the figure.

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Remove the batteries and store them in a cool, dry place if you won’t be using the remote control for a long time. The remote control can be used up to about 23 feet from the TV. (Assuming typical TV usage, the batteries last for about one year.)

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If the remote control doesn’t work, check the following:

1. Is the TV power on?

2. Are the plus and minus ends of the batteries reversed?

3. Are the batteries drained?

4. Is there a power cut, or is the power cord unplugged?

5. Is there a special fluorescent light or a neon sign nearby?

ANT IN

UHF

VHF

ANT IN

UHF

VHF

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Connecting Cable TV

To connect to a cable TV system, follow the instructions below.

Cable without a Cable Box 1

Plug the incoming cable into the ANT IN terminal on the back of the TV.

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Because this TV is cable-ready, you do not need a cable box to view

unscrambled cable channels.

Find the cable that is connected to the ANT OUT terminal on your cable box.

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This terminal might be labeled “ANT OUT”, “VHF OUT” or simply, “OUT”.

2 Connect the other end of this cable to the ANT IN terminal on the back of the TV.

Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles All Channels

Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles Some Channels

If your cable box descrambles only some channels (such as premium channels), follow the instructions below. You will need a two-way splitter, an RF (A/B) switch, and four lengths of Antenna cable. (These items are available at most electronics stores.)

Find and disconnect the cable that is connected to the ANT IN terminal on your cable box.

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This terminal might be labeled “ANT

IN”, “VHF IN” or simply, “IN”.

2 Connect this cable to a two-way splitter.

3 Connect an Antenna cable between an

OUTPUT terminal on the splitter and the IN terminal on the cable box.

Connect an Antenna cable between the ANT OUT terminal on the cable box and the

B–IN terminal on the RF(A/B) switch.

Connect another cable between the other

OUT terminal on the splitter and the A–IN

terminal on the RF (A/B) switch.

Connect the last Antenna cable between the OUT terminal on the RF (A/B) switch and the ANT IN terminal on the rear of the TV.

After you have made this connection, set the A/B switch to the “A” position for normal viewing. Set the A/B switch to the “B” position to view scrambled channels. (When you set the A/B switch to “B”, you will need to tune your TV to the cable box’s output channel, which is usually channel 3 or 4.)

ANT OUT

ANT IN

Splitter

Cable Box

RF (A/B)

Switch

Incoming

cable

Splitter

Incoming

cable

Splitter

Cable Box

Incoming

cable

Splitter

Incoming

cable

TV Rear

RF (A/B)

Switch

ANT IN

Splitter

Incoming

cable

RF (A/B)

Switch

Cable Box

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Connecting a DVD Player or Cable Box / Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box) via DVI

This connection can only be made if there is a DVI Output jack on the external device.

1 Connect a HDMI/DVI Cable

or DVI-HDMI Adapter between the HDMI IN 2 jack on the TV and the DVI jack on the DVD Player or Cable Box/Satellite receiver (SetTop Box).

2 Connect Audio Cables

between the DVI IN (HDMI 2) [R-AUDIO-L] jack on the TV and the DVD Player or Cable Box / Satellite receiver (SetTop Box).

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Each DVD Player or Cable Box / Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box) has a different

back panel configuration.

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When connecting a DVD Player or Cable Box / Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box),

match the color of the connection terminal to the cable.

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When using an HDMI / DVI cable connection, you must use the HDMI IN 2 jack.

Connecting a DVD Player or Cable Box / Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box) via HDMI

This connection can only be made if there is an HDMI Output jack on the external device. This connection will provide the highest quality picture.

1 Connect an HDMI Cable

between the HDMI IN (1, 2 or 3) jack on the TV and the HDMI jack on the DVD Player or Cable Box / Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box).

What is HDMI?

• HDMI, or high-definition multimedia interface, is an interface that enables the transmission of digital audio and video signals using a single cable.

• The difference between HDMI and DVI is that the HDMI device is smaller in size and has the HDCP (High Bandwidth Digital Copy Protection) coding feature installed.

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Each DVD Player or Cable Box / Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box) has a different

back panel configuration.

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The TV may not output sound and pictures may be displayed with abnormal color

when DVD Player or Cable Box / Satellite receivers supporting HDMI versions older than 1.3 are connected. When connecting an older HDMI cable and there is no sound, connect the HDMI cable to the HDMI IN 2 jack and the audio cables to the DVI IN (HDMI2) [R-AUDIO-L] jacks on the back of the TV. If this happens, contact the company that provided the DVD Player or Cable Box / Satellite receiver to confirm the HDMI version, then request an upgrade.

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HDMI cables that are not 1.3 may cause annoying flicker or no screen display.

HDMI Cable (Not supplied)1

DVD Player or Cable Box /

Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box)

TV Rear Panel TV Side Panel

DVD Player or Cable Box /

Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box)

TV Rear Panel

Audio Cable (Not supplied)2

HDMI/DVI Cable (Not supplied)1

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Connecting a Camcorder

The side panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a camcorder to your TV. They allow you to view the camcorder tapes without using a VCR.

1 Connect a Video Cable

(or S-Video Cable) between the AV IN 2 [VIDEO] (or S-VIDEO) jack on the TV and the VIDEO OUT jack on the Camcorder.

2 Connect Audio Cables

between the AV IN 2 [L-AUDIO-R] jacks on the TV and the AUDIO OUT jacks on the Camcorder.

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Each Camcorder has a different back panel configuration.

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When connecting a Camcorder, match the color of the connection terminal to the cable

Camcorder

TV Side Panel

S-Video Cable(Not supplied)

Video Cable (Not supplied)1

Audio Cable (Not supplied)2

Connecting a DVD Player or Cable Box / Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box) via Component cables

The rear panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a DVD Player/Cable Box/Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box) to your TV.

1 Connect Component Cable

between the COMPONENT

IN (1 or 2) [Y, PB, PR]

jacks on the TV and the

COMPONENT [Y, PB, PR]

jacks on the DVD Player or Cable Box / Satellite receiver(Set-Top Box).

2 Connect Audio Cables

between the COMPONENT IN (1 or 2) [R-AUDIO-L] jacks on the TV and the AUDIO OUT jacks on the DVD Player or Cable Box / Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box).

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Component video separates the video into Y (Luminance (brightness)), PB

(Blue) and PR (Red) for enhanced video quality. Be sure to match the component video and audio connections. For example, if connecting the video cable to COMPONENT IN 1, connect the audio cable to COMPONENT IN 1 also.

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Each DVD Player or Cable Box / Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box) has a different

back panel configuration.

➢

When connecting a DVD Player or Cable Box / Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box),

match the color of the connection terminal to the cable.

DVD Player or Cable Box /

Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box)

TV Rear Panel

Audio Cable (Not supplied)2

Component Cable (Not supplied)

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Connecting a VCR

Video Connection

These instructions assume that you have already connected your TV to an antenna or a cable TV system (according to the instructions on pages 9~10). Skip step 1 if you have not yet connected to an antenna or a cable system.

➢

If you have a “mono” (non-stereo) VCR, use a Y-connector (not supplied) to hook

up to the right and left audio input jacks of the TV. If your VCR is stereo, you must connect two cables.

➢

Each VCR has a different back panel configuration.

➢

When connecting a VCR, match the color of the connection terminal to the cable.

➢

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).

S-Video Connection

Your Samsung TV can be connected to an S-Video jack on a VCR. (This connection delivers a better picture as compared to a standard VCR.)

1 To begin, follow steps 1–3

in the previous section to connect the antenna or cable to your VCR and your TV.

2 Connect an S-Video Cable

between the S-VIDEO OUT jack on the VCR and the AV IN 2 [S-VIDEO] jack on the TV.

3 Connect Audio Cables

between the AUDIO OUT jacks on the VCR and the AV IN 2 [R-AUDIO-L] jacks on the TV.

An S-Video may be included with your VCR. (If not, check your local electronics store.)

➢

Each VCR has a different back panel configuration.

➢

When connecting a VCR, match the color of the connection terminal to the cable.

VCR Rear Panel

TV Rear Panel

Audio Cable (Not supplied)

S-Video Cable(Not supplied)2

Antenna cable(Not supplied)1

1 Unplug the cable or antenna

from the back of the TV.

2 Connect the cable or antenna

to the ANT IN terminal on the back of the VCR.

3 Connect an Antenna Cable

between the ANT OUT terminal on the VCR and the ANT IN terminal on the TV.

4 Connect a Video Cable

between the VIDEO OUT jack on the VCR and the AV

IN 1 [Y/VIDEO] or AV IN 2

[VIDEO] jack on the TV.

5 Connect Audio Cables

between the AUDIO OUT jacks on the VCR and the AV IN 1 (or AV IN 2) [R-AUDIO-L] jacks on the TV.

TV Side Panel

VCR Rear Panel

TV Rear Panel

Audio Cable(Not supplied)5

Video Cable(Not supplied)4

Antenna cable(Not supplied)

TV Side Panel

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Connecting an Amplifier / DVD Home Theater

1 Connect Audio Cables

between the AUDIO OUT [R-AUDIO-L] jacks on the TV and AUDIO IN [L-AUDIO-R] jacks on the Amplifier/DVD Home Theater.

When an audio amplifier is connected to the AUDIO OUT [R-AUDIO-L] jacks terminals : Decrease the volume of the TV, and adjust the volume level with the Amplifier’s volume control.

➢

Each Amplifier / DVD Home Theater has a different back panel configuration.

➢

When connecting an Amplifier / DVD Home Theater, match the color of the

connection terminal to the cable.

Amplifier / DVD Home Theater

TV Rear Panel

Audio Cable (Not supplied)

Connecting a Digital Audio System

The rear panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a Digital Audio System(Home theater/Receiver) to your TV.

1 Connect an Optical Cable

between the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) jacks on the TV and the Digital Audio Input (OPTICAL) jacks on the Digital Audio System.

When a Digital Audio System is connected to the “DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL)” jack: Decrease the volume of the TV, and adjust the volume level with the system’s volume control.

What is OPTICAL?

• An optical cable converts an electric signal into an optical light signal, and transmits it through glass fibers. S/PDIF is a transmission system of digital audio in the form of a light wave that uses a glass conductor.

➢

5.1CH audio is possible when the TV is connected to an external device supporting 5.1CH.

➢

Each Digital Audio System has a different back panel configuration.

➢

When the receiver (home theater) is set to On, you can hear sound output from

the TV’s Optical jack. When the TV is displaying a DTV(air) signal, the TV will send out 5.1 channel sound to the Home theater 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 Home Theater receiver. If you want to hear 5.1 channel audio, connect the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) jack on the DVD player or Cable/Satellite Box directly to an Amplifier or Home Theater, not the TV.

Digital Audio System

TV Rear Panel

Optical Cable (Not supplied)

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Using the D-Sub Cable 1 Connect a D-Sub Cable

between PC IN [PC] jack on the TV and the PC output jack on your computer.

2 Connect a PC Audio Cable

between the PC IN [AUDIO] jack on the TV and the Audio Out jack of the sound card on your computer.

Using the HDMI/DVI Cable 1 Connect a HDMI/DVI cable

between the HDMI IN 2 jack on the TV and the PC output jack on your computer.

Connect a 3.5 mm Stereo plug to 2RCA cable between the DVI IN (HDMI2) [R-AUDIO-L] jack on the TV and the Audio Out jack of the sound card on your computer.

➢

Each PC has a different back panel configuration.

➢

When connecting a PC, match the color of the connection terminal to the cable.

➢

When using an HDMI/DVI cable connection, you must use the HDMI IN 2 terminal.

Connecting a PC

TV Rear Panel

PC Audio Cable (Not supplied)2

D-Sub Cable (Not supplied)1

Using the D-Sub Cable

Using the HDMI/DVI Cable

TV Rear Panel

3.5 mm Stereo plug to 2 RCA Cable (Not supplied)2

HDMI/DVI Cable (Not supplied)1

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Operation

Turning the TV On and Off

Press the POWER button on the remote control. You can also use the POWER button on the TV.

➢

It may take a while when your TV starts.

Plug & Play Feature

The first time you turn on your new TV, choose your basic settings for language, input source and channels, and time of day using the plug and play feature. The TV will store these settings in memory. Storing the channels in memory will allow you to scan the stored channels rather than have to enter their digits each time you want to change channels. When the TV is initially powered on, basic settings proceed automatically:

1 Press the POWER button on the remote control.

The message

Menu Language, Store Demo, Channels and Time will be

set. is automatically displayed.

2 Press the ENTER button to enter the language.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select language, then press the ENTER button. The message Select “Home Use” when installing this TV in your home. is automatically displayed.

➢

The Screen Saver is activated if there is no remote control key input for longer than 1 minute while Plug & Play is running.

 ➢

The Screen Saver is activated if there is no operating signal for longer than 15 minutes.

3 Press the ◄ or ► button to select Store Demo or Home Use, then press the

ENTER button.

 ➢

We recommend setting the TV to Home mode for the best picture in your

home environment.

 ➢

Store Demo mode is only intended for use in retail environments.

 ➢

If the unit is accidentally set to Store Demo mode and you want to return

to Standard (Home Use) mode, press and hold the Volume button, then press the MENU button on the TV for 5 seconds.

4 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to memorize the channels of the selected connection,

then press the ENTER button.

 ➢

Air: Air antenna signal. Cable: Cable antenna signal. Auto: Air and Cable antenna signals.

 ➢

In Cable mode, you can select the correct analog signal source among

STD, HRC, and IRC by pressing the ▲, ▼, ◄, ► button, then press the ENTER button. If you have Digital cable, select the signal source for both

Analog and Digital. Contact your local cable company to identify the type of cable system that exists in your particular area.

Continued...

Plug & Play

Menu Language, Store Demo, Channels and Time will be set.

Enter

Plug & Play

Select Language of the OSD.

Menu Language : English ►

Enter

Plug & Play

Select “Home Use” when installing this TV in your home.

Home Use

Store Demo

EnterMove

Plug & Play

Select Language of the OSD.

Enter

Menu Language : English

Move

English

Español

Français

SkipEnter

Plug & Play

Select the Antenna source to memorize.

Air Cable Auto

Start Start

Move

Start

Plug & Play

Selects the cable system.

Analog Digital

HRC IRC

SkipEnter

STD

Move

Start

STD

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5 The TV will begin memorizing all of the available channels.

➢

To stop the search before it has nished, press the ENTER button with

stop selected.

After all the available channels are stored, the TV starts to remove scrambled

channels (see page 47). The Auto program menu then reappears.

Press the

ENTER button when channel memorization is complete.

The

Clock Mode menu is displayed.

Press the ENTER button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select

Manual for setting the current time

manually, then press the ENTER button.

The message

Set current date and time. is displayed.

 ➢

If you select Auto, Set to daylight saving time. is displayed, then go to

step 9.

7 Press the ◄ or ► button to move to Month, Day, Year, Hour, Minute, or

am/pm.

Set the date and time you want by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button, then press the

ENTER button.

 ➢

You can set the month, day, year, hour, and minute directly by pressing the

number buttons on the remote control.

8 The message Enjoy your watching. is displayed.

When you have nished, press the

ENTER button.

 ➢

Even if the ENTER button is not pressed, the message will automatically

disappear after several seconds.

Setting the Clock Automatically 9 Press the ENTER button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select

Off or On, then the ENTER button.

The

Select the time zone in which you live menu is automatically displayed.

10 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to highlight the time zone for your local area (and

to move the highlight to the appropriate time zone on the map of the United States). Press the ENTER button. If clock is not automatically set, see pages 53 to set the clock.

11 The message Enjoy your watching. is displayed.

When you have nished, press the

ENTER button.

 ➢

Even if the ENTER button is not pressed, the message will automatically

disappear after several seconds.

Continued...

Plug & Play

Auto Program is completed. 56 channels are memorized.

DTV Air : 20 Air : 11 DTV Cable : 15 Cable : 10

Enter Skip

Plug & Play

Set the Clock Mode.

Clock Mode : Auto

Auto

Manual

EnterMove

Plug & Play

Auto Program in Progress.

Stop

Enter Skip

Air 3%

DTV Air : -- Air : -DTV Cable : -- Cable : --

Plug & Play

Enjoy your watching.

SkipEnter

Plug & Play

Set to daylight saving time.

DST : Off

Off

Move

Plug & Play

Set current date and time

Month

Day

20 0 8

Year

Hour

Minute

am/pm

SkipEnterAdjustMove

Plug & Play

Select the time zone in which you live.

Newfoundland Atlantic

Eastern

Central Mountain Pacific

▼

SkipEnterMove

Plug & Play

Enjoy your watching.

Plug & Play

Stop

Enter Skip

Removing scrambled channel.

DTV Cable 41

77%

DTV Air : 05 Air : 12 DTV Cable : 25 Cable : 32

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If you want to reset this feature...

1 Press the MENU button to display the menu.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Setup, then press the ENTER button.

2 Press the ENTER button to select Plug & Play. For further details on setting

up options, refer to the pages 16~17.

 ➢

The Plug & Play feature is only available in the TV.

Changing Channels

Using the Channel Buttons 1 Press the CH or CH button to change channels.

➢

When you press the CH or CH button, the TV changes channels in

sequence. You will see all the channels that the TV has memorized. (The TV must have memorized at least three channels). You will not

see channels that were either erased or not memorized. See page 20 to memorize channels.

Using the Number Buttons

Press the number buttons to go directly to a channel. For example, to select channel 27, press 2, then 7. The TV will change channels when you press the second number.

➢

For quick channel change, press the number buttons, then press the ENTER

button.

Using the “-” Button

The “ ” button is used to select stations that broadcast a digital signal.

For example, for Channel 7-1, press 7, then , then 1.

➢

HD indicates the TV is receiving a Digital High Definition signal.

SD indicates the TV is receiving a Standard Definition signal.

➢

For quick channel change, press the number buttons, then press the ENTER

button.

Using the PRE-CH Button to select the Previous Channel

Use the number buttons to quickly tune to any channel.

Press the PRE-CH button. The TV will switch to the last channel viewed.

➢

To quickly switch between two channels that are far apart, tune to one

channel, then use the number button to select the second channel. Then use the PRE-CH button to quickly alternate between them.

Plug & Play ►

Language : English Time V-Chip Caption External Settings Entertainment : Off Energy Saving : Off

Setup

Plug & Play

Menu Language, Store Demo, Channels and Time will be set.

Enter

Return

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Adjusting the Volume

Using the Volume Buttons

1 Press the VOL or VOL button to increase or decrease the volume.

Using the Mute Button At any time, you can cut off the sound using the MUTE button.

Press MUTE and the sound cuts off. Mute will displayed on the screen.

2 To turn mute off, press the MUTE button again, or simply press the VOL or

VOL button.

Viewing the Menus

1 With the power on, press the MENU button.

The main menu appears on the screen. The menu’s left side has icons:

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

2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select one of the icons.

Then press the ENTER button to access the icon’s sub-menu.

3 Press the EXIT button to exit.

➢

It takes about one minute until the on-screen menu disappears.

Viewing the Display

The display identifies the current channel and the status of certain audio-video settings.

1 Press the INFO button on the remote control.

The TV will display the channel, the type of sound, and the status of certain picture and sound settings.

Press the INFO button once more or wait approximately 10 seconds and it disappears automatically.

Mode : Standard

Cell Light : 7 Contrast : 95 Brightness : 45 Sharpness : 50 Color : 50 Tint (G/R) : G50/R50 Detailed Settings

Picture

TV #1

Sun, Sep 3 1:45 pm

M. Spillane’s Mike Hammer

Bonocrunch

DTV Air

13-1

Dolby Digital

480i 4:3 English

12:59 pm - 1:59 pm

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Using the TOOLS Button

You can use the TOOLS button to select your frequently used functions quickly and easily. The TOOLS menu changes depending on which external input mode you are viewing.

1 Press the TOOLS button.

The

TOOLS menu will appear.

2 Press the ▲/▼ button to select a menu, then press the ENTER button.

3 Press the ▲/▼/◄/►/ENTER buttons to display, change, or use the selected

items. For a more detailed description of each function, refer to the corresponding page.

• Device List, see page 89

• Picture Mode, see page 23

• Sound Mode, see page 36

• Add to Favorite, see page 43

• Delete from Favorite, see page 43

• Switch to Air, see page 20

Memorizing the Channels

Your TV can memorize and store all of the available channels for both air and cable channels. After the available channels are memorized, use the CH or CH button to scan through the channels. This eliminates the need to change channels by entering the channel digits. There are three steps for memorizing channels: selecting a broadcast source, memorizing the channels (automatic) and adding and deleting channels (Channel Lists).

Selecting the Video Signal-source

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).

Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Channel, then press the ENTER button.

2 Press the ENTER button to select Antenna.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Air or Cable, then press the ENTER button. Press the EXIT button to exit.

Easy Setting 1

Press the TOOLS button on the remote control.

2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Switch to Cable or Switch to Air.

3 Press the ENTER button.

Continued...

Antenna

Air

Auto Program

Channel List

Clear Scrambled Channel

Fine Tune

Signal Strength

Air

Cable

ChannelChannel

Antenna

Air ►

Auto Program

Channel List

Clear Scrambled Channel

Fine Tune

Signal Strength

TOOLS

Device List Picture Mode : Standard Sound Mode : Custom Add to Favorite Switch to Air

Move Enter Exit

TOOLS

Device List Picture Mode : Standard Sound Mode : Custom Add to Favorite Switch to Air

Move Enter Exit

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Storing Channels in Memory (Automatic Method)

1 Press the MENU button to display the menu.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select

Channel, then press the ENTER button.

2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Auto Program, then press the ENTER

button.

3 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select an antenna connection, then press the

ENTER button.

➢

Air: Air antenna signal. Cable: Cable antenna signal. Auto: Air and Cable antenna signals.

When selecting the Cable TV system:

Press the ENTER button to start the auto program.

Press the ▲, ▼, ◄ or ► to select the correct analog signal cable system source

among STD, HRC, and IRC, then press the ENTER button. If you have Digital cable TV, select the cable system signal source for both Analog and Digital.

➢

STD, HRC, 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.

The TV begins memorizing all available stations.

After all the available channels are stored, the TV starts to remove scrambled channels (see page 47). The Auto program menu then reappears. If you want to stop Auto Programming, press the ENTER button. The Stop Auto Program? message will be displayed. Select Yes by pressing the ◄ or ► button, then press the ENTER button.

Press the

EXIT button to exit.

Auto Program

Auto Program is completed. 56 channels are memorized.

DTV Air : 20 Air : 11 DTV Cable : 15 Cable : 10

ReturnEnter

Auto Program

Select the cable system.

Analog

Digital

HRC IRC

HRC IRCSTD

Auto Program

Select the Antenna source to memorize.

Air Cable Auto

ReturnEnterMove

Start

Auto Program

Auto Program in Progress.

Stop

Cable 3 3%

DTV Air : 5 Air : 4 DTV Cable : -- Cable : --

Enter Return

Channel

Antenna : Air

Auto Program ►

Channel List

Clear Scrambled Channel

Fine Tune Signal Strength

Start

ReturnEnterMove

STD

Auto Program

Stop

Removing scrambled channel.

DTV Cable 41

77%

DTV Air : 5 Air : 4 DTV Cable : 7 Cable : 5

ReturnEnter

Auto Program

Stop Auto Program?

77%

DTV Air : 5 Air : 4 DTV Cable : 7 Cable : 5

ReturnEnter

Yes

Move

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To Select the Source

Use to select TV or other external input sources such as DVD players or Cable Box/Satellite receivers (Set-Top Box) connected to the TV. Use to select the input source of your choice.

1 Press the MENU button to display the menu.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Input, then press the ENTER button.

2 Press the ENTER button to select Source List.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the signal source, then press the ENTER button.

➢

Available signal sources: TV, AV1, AV2, S-Video, Component1,

Component2

, PC, HDMI1, HDMI2/DVI, HDMI3, USB.

➢

You can choose only those external devices that are connected to the TV.

In the Source List, connected inputs will be highlighted and sorted to the top.

Inputs that are not connected will be sorted to the bottom.

➢

Using the Color buttons on the remote with the Source list.

• Red (Refresh): Refreshes the connecting external devices.

• TOOLS (Option): Displays the Edit Name and Information menus.

To Edit the Input Source Name

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

1 Press the MENU button to display the menu.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Input, then press the ENTER button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Edit Name, then press the ENTER button.

2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select AV1, AV2, S-Video, Component1,

Component2

, PC, HDMI1, HDMI2/DVI, or HDMI3 input jack, then press the

ENTER button.

3 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select VCR, DVD, Cable STB, Satellite STB, PVR

STB, AV Receiver, Game, Camcorder, PC, TV, IPTV, Blu-Ray, HD DVD, Digital Media Adapter input source, then press the ENTER button.

Press the

EXIT button to exit.

➢

When a PC with a resolution of 1920 x 1080@60Hz is connected to the

HDMI IN 2 port, you should set the HDMI2 mode to PC in the Edit Name menu.

You can also press the SOURCE button on the remote control to view an external signal source.

Source List

Edit Name

Input

AV1

----

AV2

----

S-Video

----

Component1

----

Component2

----

Refresh Option

TOOLS

Input

Source List

EditName  ►

Edit Name

AV1 :

----

►

AV2 :

----

S-Video :

----

Component1 :

----

Component2 :

----

PC :

----

HDMI1 :

----

Enter ReturnMove

Edit Name

AV1 :

----

AV2 :

----

S-Video :

----

Component1 :

----

Component2 :

---- PC : HDMI1 :

Enter ReturnMove

----

VCR DVD Cable STB Satellite STB PVR STB

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Picture Control

Changing the Picture Standard

You can select the type of picture which best corresponds to your viewing requirements.

1 Press the MENU button to display the menu.

Press the ENTER button to select Picture.

2 Press the ENTER button to select Mode.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Dynamic, Standard, or Movie. Press the ENTER button.

• Dynamic: Select the picture for high-definition in a bright room.

• Standard: Select the picture for the optimum display in the normal environment.

• Movie: Select the picture for viewing movies in a dark room.

3 Press the EXIT button to exit.

Easy Setting 1

Press the TOOLS button on the remote control.

2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Picture Mode.

3 Press the ◄ or ► button to select the required option.

Customizing the Picture Settings

Your television has several setting options that allow you to control the picture quality.

1 To select the desired picture mode, follow the “Changing the Picture Standard”

instructions number 1 to 2.

2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Cell Light, Contrast, Brightness,

Sharpness, Color, or Tint (G/R), then press the ENTER button.

3 Press the ◄ or ► button to decrease or increase the value of a particular item.

Press the ENTER button. Press the EXIT button to exit.

➢

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

• When in PC mode,

Tint(G/R), Sharpness and Color are not available.

• Each adjusted setting will be stored separately according to its input mode.

• Cell Light: Sets the pixel brightness; 10 being the highest setting.

• Contrast: Adjusts the contrast level of the picture.

• Brightness: Adjusts the brightness level of the picture.

• Sharpness: Adjusts the edge definition of the picture.

• Color: Adjusts color saturation of the picture.

• Tint(G/R): Adjusts the color tint of the picture by compensating the red and

green color.

Mode

Standard ►

Cell Light : 7 Contrast : 90 Brightness : 45 Sharpness : 50 Color : 50 Tint (G/R) : G50/R50

Detailed Settings

Picture Picture

Mode

Cell Light : 7 Contrast : 80 Brightness : 45 Sharpness : 50 Color : 50 Tint (G/R) : G50/R50 Detailed Settings

Dynamic

Standard

Movie

Mode

Standard

Cell Light : 7 ►

Contrast : 90 Brightness : 45 Sharpness : 75 Color : 55 Tint (G/R) : G50/R50 Detailed Settings Picture Options

Picture

7Cell Light

ReturnEnterAdjustMove

90Contrast

ReturnEnterAdjustMove

TOOLS

Device List Picture Mode ◄ Standard ► Sound Mode : Custom Add to Favorite Switch to Air

Move Adjust Exit

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Adjusting the Detailed Settings

Samsung’s new TVs allow you to make even more precise picture settings than previous models. See below to adjust detailed picture settings.

Activating Detailed Settings

Press the MENU button to display the menu.

Press the

ENTER button to select Picture.

2 Press the ENTER button to select Mode.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select

Standard or Movie, then press the ENTER

button.

 ➢

Detailed Settings is available in Standard or Movie mode.

3 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Detailed Settings, then press the ENTER

button.

 ➢ 

In PC mode, you can only make changes to Dynamic Contrast, Gamma and White Balance from among the Detailed Settings items.

Activating Black adjust

You can select the black level on the screen to adjust the screen depth.

4 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Black adjust, then press the ENTER button. 5

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Off, Low, Medium or High.

Press the

ENTER button.

• Off: Turns off the black adjustment function.

• Low: Sets the black color depth to low.

• Medium: Sets the black color depth to medium.

• High: Sets the black color depth to high.

Activating Dynamic Contrast

You can adjust the screen contrast so that the optimal contrast is provided.

6 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Dynamic Contrast, then press the ENTER button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Off, Low, Medium or High.

Press the

ENTER button.

• Off: Turns off the dynamic contrast adjustment function.

• Low: Sets the dynamic contrast to low.

• Medium: Sets the dynamic contrast to medium.

• High: Sets the dynamic contrast to high.

Activating Gamma

You can adjust the Primary Color (Red, Green, Blue) Intensity. (-3 ~ +3)

8 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Gamma, then press the ENTER button.

9 Press the ◄ or ► button to decrease or increase the value.

Press the

ENTER button.

Continued...

Color : 50 Tint (G/R) : G50/R50

Detailed Settings ►

Picture Options Picture Reset

Picture

Black Adjust : Low

ReturnEnter

Move

Off

Low Medium High

Dynamic Contrast : Low

ReturnEnter

Move

Off Low

Medium

High

Gamma

Enter ReturnAdjust

Detailed Settings

Black Adjust : Off

►

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

ReturnEnter

Move

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Changing the Color Space

Color space is a color matrix composed of red, green and blue colors. Select your favorite color space to experience the most natural color.

10 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Color Space, then press the ENTER button.

11 Press the ENTER button again to select Color Space.

12 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select

Auto, Native or Custom.

Press the

ENTER button.

• Auto: Auto Color Space automatically adjusts to the most natural color tone

based on program sources.

• Native: Native Color Space offers deep and rich color tone.

• Custom: Adjusts the color range to suit your preference. (see “Customizing the

Color Space”)

Customizing the Color Space

13 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select

Color, then press the ENTER button.

 ➢

Color is available when Color Space is set to Coustom.

14 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Cyan or

Magenta.

Press the ENTER button.

15 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Red, Green or Blue to change it.

Press the ENTER button.

16 Press the ◄ or ► button to decrease or increase the value of a particular item. Press the ENTER button.

 ➢

In Color, you can adjust the RGB values for the selected color.

➢

To reset the adjusted RGB value, select Reset.

• Red: Adjusts the red saturation level of the selected color.

• Green: Adjusts the green saturation level of the selected color.

• Blue: Adjusts the blue saturation level of the selected color.

• Reset: Resets the color space to the default values.

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Changing the adjustment value will refresh the adjusted screen.

 ➢ 

Settings can be adjusted and stored for each external device you have connected to an input of the TV.

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Color Space

Color Space : Native

Color : Red Red Green Blue Reset

0 0

ReturnEnter

Move

Color Space : Low

ReturnEnter

Move

Auto

Native

Custom

Color Space

Color Space : Custom Color : Red Red Green Blue Reset

0 0

ReturnEnter

Move

Color : Low

ReturnEnter

Move

Red

Green Blue

Yellow

Cyan Magenta

Color Space

50Red

Enter ReturnAdjustMove

Detailed Settings

Black Adjust : Off Dynamic Contrast : Medium Gamma : 0 Color Space : Native

►

White Balance Flesh Tone : 0 Edge Enhancement : On

ReturnEnter

Move

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Flesh Tone

You can emphasize the pink flesh tone in the picture.

20 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select

Flesh Tone, then press the ENTER button.

21 Press the ◄ or ► button to decrease or increase the value.

Press the

ENTER button.

➢

Changing the adjustment value will refresh the adjusted screen.

Activating Edge Enhancement

You can emphasize object boundaries in the picture.

22 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Edge Enhancement, then press the ENTER

button.

23 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Off or On. Press the ENTER button.

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Activating White Balance

You can adjust the color temperature for more natural picture colors.

17 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select White Balance, then press the ENTER button.

18 Select the required option by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button, then press the

ENTER button.

19 Press the ◄ or ► button to decrease or increase the value of a particular item.

Press the ENTER button.

• R-Offset: Adjusts the red color darkness.

• G-Offset: Adjusts the green color darkness.

• B-Offset: Adjusts the blue color darkness.

• R-Gain: Adjusts the red color brightness.

• G-Gain: Adjusts the green color brightness.

• B-Gain: Adjusts the blue color brightness.

• Reset: The previously adjusted white balance will be reset to the factory

defaults.

 ➢

Changing the adjustment value will refresh the adjusted screen.

Flesh Tone

Enter Return

Adjust

ReturnEnter

Detailed Settings

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

►

xvYCC : Off

Move

Edge Enhancement : On

ReturnEnter

Move

Off

White Balance

R-Offset 25 G-Offset 25 B-Offset 25 R-Gain 25 G-Gain 25 B-Gain 25 Reset

ReturnEnter

Move

White Balance

25R-Offset

Enter ReturnAdjustMove

Detailed Settings

Black Adjust : Off Dynamic Contrast : Medium Gamma : 0 Color Space : Native White Balance

►

Flesh Tone : 0 Edge Enhancement : On

ReturnEnter

Move

Detailed Settings

Black Adjust : Off Dynamic Contrast : Medium Gamma : 0 Color Space : Native White Balance Flesh Tone : 0

►

Edge Enhancement : On

ReturnEnter

Move

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Activating xvYCC

Setting the xvYCC mode to On increases detail and color space when watching

movies from an external device (ie. DVD player) connected to the HDMI or Component IN jacks.

24 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select

xvYCC, then press the ENTER button.

25 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select

Off or On.

Press the

ENTER button.

 ➢ 

xvYCC is available when the picture mode is set to Movie, and the external input is set to Component or HDMI(Y,Cb,Cr) mode.

Configuring Picture Options

Activating Picture Options 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu.

Press the

ENTER button to select Picture.

2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Picture Options, then press the ENTER

button.

3 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select a particular item.

Press the

ENTER button.

 ➢

When you are satised with your setting, press the ENTER button.

 ➢

In PC mode, you can only make changes to the Color Tone, Size and Screen Burn Protection from among the items in Picture Options.

Adjusting the Color Tone 1 Follow the Activating Picture Options instructions numbers 1 and 2.

2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Color Tone, then press the ENTER button.

3 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Cool2, Cool1, Normal, Warm1 or Warm2.

Press the ENTER button.

 ➢

Warm1 or Warm2 is only activated when the picture mode is Movie.

 ➢

Settings can be adjusted and stored for each external device you have

connected to an input of the TV.

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ReturnEnter

Detailed Settings

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

xvYCC : Off

►

Move

xvYCC : On

ReturnEnter

Move

Off

Picture

Tint (G/R) : G50/R50 Detailed Settings

PictureOptions  ►

Picture Reset

ReturnEnter

Picture Options

Color Tone :

Size : Digital NR : DNle

: 2min

HDMI Black Level

: 2min

Film Mode

: 2min

Blue Only Mode

: Off

Move

Cool2

Cool1

Normal

Warm1

Warm2

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Changing the Screen Size

Occasionally, you may want to change the size of the image on your screen. Your TV comes with six screen size options, each designed to work best with specic types of video input. Your cable box or satellite receiver may have its own set of

screen sizes as well. In general, though, you should view the TV in 16:9 mode as much as possible.

1 Follow the Activating Picture Options instructions numbers 1 and 2.

2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Size, then press the ENTER button.

3 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the screen format you want.

Press the

ENTER button.

Press the

EXIT button to exit.

• 16:9 : Sets the picture to 16:9 wide mode.

• Zoom1 : Magnifies the size of the picture on the screen.

• Zoom2 : Expands the Zoom1 format picture.

• Wide Fit : Enlarges the aspect ratio of the picture to fit the entire screen.

• 4:3 : Sets the picture to 4:3 normal mode.

•

Just Scan : Use this function to see the full image without any cutoff when HDMI(720p/1080i/1080p), Component(1080i/1080p) or DTV(1080i) signals are input.

 ➢

When Double ( , ) mode has been set in PIP, the Picture Size cannot

be set.

 ➢

Temporary image retention may occur when viewing a static image on the

set for more than two hours.

 ➢

After selecting Zoom1, Zoom2 or Wide Fit:

Press the ◄ or ► button to select

Position, then press the ENTER button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to move the picture up and down.

Reset: Press the ◄ or ► button to select Reset, then press the ENTER

button. You can initialize the setting.

Alternately, you can press the P.SIZE button on the remote control repeatedly to change the picture size.

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After selecting “Just Scan” in HDMI (1080i/1080p) or Component

(1080i/1080p) mode:

Press the ◄ or ► button to select

Position, then press the ENTER button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to move the picture.

Reset: Press the ▲, ▼, ◄ or ► button to select Reset, then press the

ENTER button. You can initialize the setting.

 ➢

HD (High Definition)

16:9 - 1080i/1080p (1920x1080), 720p (1280x720)

 ➢

Settings can be adjusted and stored for each external device you have connected to an input of the TV.

Input Source Picture Size

ATV, Video, S-Video, Component (480i, 480p)

16:9, Zoom1, Zoom2, 4:3 DTV(1080i), Component (1080i, 1080p), HDMI (720p, 1080i, 1080p) 16:9, 4:3, Wide Fit, Just Scan PC 16:9, 4:3

Size

16:9

Zoom1

Zoom2

Wide Fit

4:3

Just Scan

ReturnEnter

Move

ReturnEnter

Picture Options

Color Tone : Normal

Size : 16:9

►

Digital NR : Auto

DNle : Off

HDMI Black Level : Normal

Film Mode : Off

Blue Only Mode : Off

Move

Size

16:9

Zoom1

Zoom2

Wide Fit

4:3

Just Scan

ReturnEnter

Move

Position

Reset

Size

16:9

Zoom1

Zoom2

Wide Fit

4:3

Just Scan

ReturnEnter

Move

Position

Reset

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16:9

Sets the picture to 16:9 wide mode.

Zoom1

The screen size when Wide screen is vertically enlarged.

Zoom2

The screen size when the Zoom1 screen is vertically enlarged.

Wide Fit

Enlarges the aspect ratio of the picture to fit the entire screen.

4:3

Sets the picture to 4:3 normal mode.

Just Scan

Use this function to see the full image without any cutoff when HDMI(720p/1080i/1080p), Component(1080i/1080p) or DTV(1080i) signals are input.

Digital Noise Reduction

If the broadcast signal received by your TV is weak, you can activate the Digital Noise Reduction feature to help reduce any static and ghosting that may appear on the screen.

1 Follow the Activating Picture Options instructions numbers 1 and 2. (Refer to page 27)

2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Digital NR, then press the ENTER button.

3 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Off, Low, Medium, High or Auto.

Press the

ENTER button.

• Off: Turns the screen noise reduction function off.

• Low: Reduces screen noise at a low level.

• Medium: Reduces screen noise at a medium level.

• High: Reduces screen noise at a high level.

• Auto: Automatically recognizes and reduces screen noise.

Press the EXIT button to exit.

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ReturnEnter

Picture Options

Color Tone : Normal Size : 16:9

Digital NR : Auto

DNle : On HDMI Black Level : Normal Film Mode : Off Blue Only Mode : Off

Move

Off Low Medium High

Auto

ReturnEnter

Picture Options

Color Tone : Normal Size : 16:9 Digital NR : Auto

►

DNle : Off HDMI Black Level : Normal

Film Mode : Off Blue Only Mode : Off

Move

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DNIe (Digital Natural Image engine)

This TV includes the DNIe function to provide high visual quality. If you set DNIe to on, you can view the screen with the DNIe feature activated.

1 Follow the Activating Picture Options instructions numbers 1 and 2. (Refer to page 27)

2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select DNIe, then press the ENTER button.

3 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select On or Off or then press the ENTER button.

• Off: Switches off the DNIe mode.

• On: Switches on the DNIe mode.

Press the EXIT button to exit. ➢ DNIe™ (Digital Natural Image engine)

This feature brings you a more detailed image with 3D noise reduction

and detail, contrast and white enhancement.

➢ DNIe is only available in Dynamic mode.

Setting the HDMI Black Level

Use this function to adjust the Black Level of the picture while in HDMI mode. 1 Follow the Activating Picture Options instructions numbers 1 and 2.

(Refer to page 27)

2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select HDMI Black Level, then press the ENTER

button.

3 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Normal or Low, then press the ENTER

button.

• Normal: The screen gets brighter.

• Low: The screen gets darker.

 ➢

This function is active only when an external device is connected to the

TV via HDMI. HDMI Black Level function may not be compatible with all external devices.

Press the

EXIT button to exit.

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ReturnEnter

Picture Options

Color Tone :

Normal Size : 16:9 Digital NR : Auto

DNle : On

HDMI Black Level : Normal Film Mode : Off Blue Only Mode : Off

Move

Off

ReturnEnter

Picture Options

Color Tone : Normal Size : 16:9 Digital NR : Auto DNle : On

►

HDMI Black Level : Normal

Film Mode : Off Blue Only Mode : Off

Move

ReturnEnter

Picture Options

Color Tone : Normal Size : 16:9 Digital NR : Auto

DNle : Off

HDMI Black Level : Low

►

Film Mode : Off Blue Only Mode : Off

Move

ReturnEnter

Picture Options

Color Tone :

Normal Size : 16:9 Digital NR : Auto DNle : On

HDMI Black Level : Normal

Film Mode : Off Blue Only Mode : Off

Move

Normal

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Samsung PN58A550, PN50A550 User Manual

Important Warranty Information Regarding Television Format Viewing

User Instructions

Contents

Accessories

General Information

List of Features

Viewing the Control Panel

Viewing the Connection Panel

Remote Control

Connections

Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas

Installing Batteries in the Remote Control

Connecting Cable TV

Connecting a DVD Player or Cable Box / Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box) via DVI

Connecting a DVD Player or Cable Box / Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box) via HDMI

Connecting a Camcorder

Connecting a DVD Player or Cable Box / Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box) via Component cables

Connecting a VCR

Connecting an Amplifier / DVD Home Theater

Connecting a Digital Audio System

Connecting a PC

Operation

Turning the TV On and Off

Plug & Play Feature

Changing Channels

Adjusting the Volume

Viewing the Menus

Viewing the Display

Using the TOOLS Button

Memorizing the Channels

To Select the Source

To Edit the Input Source Name

Picture Control

Changing the Picture Standard

Customizing the Picture Settings

Adjusting the Detailed Settings

Configuring Picture Options