Samsung PS50C6500TK User Manual

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

Digital TV notice

1. Functionalities related to Digital TV (DVB) are only available in countries/areas where DVB-T (MPEG2 and MPEG4 AVC) digital terrestrial signals are
broadcasted or where you are able to access to a compatible DVB-C (MPEG2 and MPEG4 AAC) cable-TV service. Please check with your local
dealer the possibility to receive DVB-T or DVB-C signal.

2. DVB-T is the DVB European consortium standard for the broadcast transmission of digital terrestrial television and DVB-C is that for the broadcast
transmission of digital TV over cable. However, some differentiated features like EPG (Electric Programme Guide), VOD (Video On Demand) and so
on, are not included in this specification. So, they cannot be workable at this moment.

3. Although this TV set meets the latest DVB-T and DVB-C standards, as of [August, 2008], the compatibility with future DVB-T digital terrestrial and
DVB-C digital cable broadcasts cannot be guaranteed.

4. Depending on the countries/areas where this TV set is used some cable-TV providers may charge an additional fee for such a service and you may
be required to agree to terms and conditions of their business.

5. Some Digital TV functions might be unavailable in some countries or regions and DVB-C might not work correctly with some cable service providers.

6. For more information, please contact your local Samsung customer care centre.

The reception quality of TV may be affected due to differences in broadcasting method between the countries. Please check the TV

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performance in the local SAMSUNG Authorized Dealer, or the Samsung Call Centre whether it can be improved by reconfiguring TV setting or
not.

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 15 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 centre 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.

WARNINGS: Image retention, commonly known as screen burn-in, can occur on most types of television if the same image is displayed

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continuously. The most common causes of image retention are logos that remain stationary on the TV screen. These logos are common on many
programmes received via a Set-top Box. To reduce this risk, avoid displaying still images for long durations and lower the brightness or contrast
settings to decrease the intensity of the picture. Extended viewing of movies and programs in aspect ratios that are different from the aspect ratio of
the TV may cause image retention. Always endeavour to avoid black borders top or bottom by using the zoom function. This will help eliminate the
black borders and fit the picture to the entire area of the screen. Using a video game console may cause image retention and is not recommended.
When using a PC input, avoid displaying still images for long durations and reduce the brightness or contrast settings to decrease the intensity of the
picture.

IMPORTANT: Image retention issues are not covered by your Samsung® warranty.

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Contents

Getting Started

4

Connections

8

Basic Features

11

Advanced Features

24

4 Accessories
5 Viewing the Control Panel
6 Viewing the Remote Control
7 Connecting to an Antenna
7 Plug & Play (Initial Setup)

8 Connecting to an AV Device
9 Connecting to an Audio Device
10 Changing the Input Source

11 How to Navigate Menus
11 Using the INFO button (Now & Next guide)
11 Planning Your Viewing
13 Channel Menu
15 Picture Menu
18 Sound Menu
20 Setup Menu
22 Support Menu

24 Connecting to a PC
25 Network Connection
32 Media Play
39 Anynet+
42 Internet@TV
45 AllShare

Other Information



TOOLS

This function can be used by

pressing the TOOLS button on the

remote control.

47

47 Analogue Channel Teletext Feature
48 Assembling the Cables
49 Installing the Wall Mount
50 Securing the Installation Space
50 Securing the TV to the wall
51 Troubleshooting
54 Specifications
55 Index
Warning! Important Safety Instructions
Wiring the Mains Power Supply Plug (UK Only)
Warranty Card

Check the Symbol!

Note One-Touch Button

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Getting Started

Accessories

✎

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

✎

The items’ colours and shapes may vary depending on the models.

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Cables not included in the package contents can be purchased separately.

y Remote Control & Batteries (AAA x 2)
y Owner’s Instructions

(M4 X L12)

y Blanking Bracket y Holder-Wire stand

y Cable Tie y Holder-Wire (3EA) y SCART Adapter

y Component Adapter y AV Adapter y Ferrite Core (2EA) y Ferrite Core (2EA)

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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 as shown in the figure.

y Cleaning Cloth
y Quick Setup Guide

Distance between the ferrite core and one end
of the cord put into the TV set.

y A : below 50 mm
y B : below 20 mm

A

B

See separate guide for installing the stand.

y Stand (1EA) y Guide Stand (1EA) y Screws

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For best cable connection to this product, be sure to use cables with a maximum thickness as below:

y Maximum thickness - 0.55 inches (14mm)

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5EA (M4 X L12)

5EA (M4 X L10)

Viewing the Control Panel

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

01 Getting Started

Power Indicator

Speakers

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

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.



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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Getting Started

Viewing the Remote Control

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

Turns the TV on and off.

Displays and selects the available video

sources (p. 10).

Have direct access to channels.

Alternately select Teletext ON, Double,

Mix or OFF.

Adjusts the volume.

Opens the OSD.

Displays the Content View, which

includes Guide, Internet@TV, Media

Play, and AllShare.

Quickly select frequently used functions.

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

Returns to the previous menu.

These buttons are for the Channel

Manager, Internet@TV, Media Play

menu, etc.

Use these buttons in Media Play

and Anynet+ modes (p. 32, 39).

(: Controls recording for Samsung

recorders that have the Anynet+ feature)

POWER

ON/OFF

SOURCE

TTX/MIX

PRE-CH

MUTE

CH LIST

MENU

CONTENT

TOOLS

RETURN

A B C D

@ TV

MEDIA.P

AD

INTERNET

P.SIZE

SUBT.

GUIDE

INFO

EXIT

I-II

DUAL

Turns the remote control light on or
off. When on, the buttons become
illuminated for a moment when pressed.
(Using the remote control with this button
set to ON will reduce the battery usage
time.)

Returns to the previous channel.

Cuts off the sound temporarily.

Changes channels.

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

Displays the EPG (Electronic Programme
Guide) (p.11).

Displays information on the
TV screen.

Exits the menu.

MEDIA.P: Displays Media Play (p. 32).
INTERNET@TV: Link to various internet

services (p. 42).

-

: Sound effect selection (p. 19).

Dual
AD: Turns the audio description on and

off (p. 18). This is not available in some
locations.

P.SIZE: Selects the picture size (p. 16).
SUBT.: Displays digital subtitles (p. 21).

Installing batteries (Battery size: AAA)

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NOTE

Use the remote control within 23 feet from the TV.

x

Bright light may affect the per formance of the remote control.

x

Avoid using nearby special fluorescent light or neon signs.
The colour and shape may vary depending on the model.

x

Connecting to an Antenna

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

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Preset: Connecting the mains and antenna.

VHF/UHF Antenna

Cable

or

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 a country

3

Selecting an antenna

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

Press the ◄ or ► button, then press the ENTER button.

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 the OSD

volume is displayed, press and hold MENU for 5 sec.
Press the ▲ or ▼ button, then press the ENTER
Select the appropriate country.
Press the ▲ or ▼ button, then press the ENTER



button.



button.



button. Select Air or Cable.

ANT OUT

POWER

P

4

Selecting a channel

5

Setting the Clock

6

Mode

Viewing the HD

7

Connection Guide.
Enjoy your TV.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button, then press the ENTER
Select the channel source to memorise. 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 Store (p. 13).

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Press the ENTER button at any time to interrupt the memorisation process.
Set the Clock Mode automatically or manually.
Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Auto, then press the ENTER
The connection method for the best HD screen quality is displayed.

Press the ENTER



button.



button.



button.

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01 Getting Started

If You Want to Reset This Feature...

Select Setup - Plug & Play (Initial Setup). Enter your 4 digit PIN number. The default PIN number is “0-0-0-0.” If you want to
change the PIN number, use the Change PIN function.

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Connections

R-AUDIO-L

Connecting to an AV Device

Using an HDMI or HDMI/DVI cable (up to 1080p)

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

DVD

HDMI OUT

DVD

DVI OUT

W

R

WhiteRed

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HDMI IN 1(DVI), 2, 3, 4, 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

WR

player, HD cable box, HD STB satellite receiver, cable box, or STB satellite receiver may require a DVI-HDMI
(DVI to HDMI) cable or DVI-HDMI (DVI to HDMI) adapter. The PC/DVI AUDIO IN jack is required for audio.

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

x

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

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.

AUDIO OUT

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

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

02 Connections

DVDBlu-ray player

COMPONENT OUT

PR PB Y

VCR

EXT

W

W

R

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In Ext. mode, DTV Out suppor ts MPEG SD Video and Audio only.

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To obtain the best picture quality, the Component connection is recommended over the A/V connection.

RGB

R

RedRed WhiteWhite YellowRed Blue Green

Y

R

R

B

G

W R

W R

Y

AUDIO OUT

R-AUDIO-L

B

G

Connecting to an Audio Device

Using an Optical (Digital) or Audio (Analogue) Cable or Headphone Connection

Available devices: digital audio system, amplifier, DVD home theatre

Digital Audio System

OPTICAL

R-AUDIO-L

VIDEO OUTAUDIO OUT

WRWR

Y

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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 T V is connected to an external device supporting 5.1 CH.

x

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

x

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

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Headphones : You can connect your headphones to the headphones output on your set. While the
headphones are connected, the sound from the built-in speakers will be disabled.

Sound function may be restricted when connecting headphones to the TV.

x

Headphone volume and TV volume are adjusted separately.

x

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Connections

CONNECTIONS COMMON INTERFACE Slot

To watch paid channels, the “CI or CI+ CARD” must be inserted.

y If you don’t insert the “CI or CI+ CARD,” some channels will

display the message “Scrambled Signal”.

y The pairing information containing a telephone number, the “CI or

CI+ CARD” ID the Host ID and other information will be displayed
in about 2~3 minutes. If an error message is displayed, please
contact your service provider.

y When the configuration of channel information has finished, the

message “Updating Completed” is displayed, indicating the
channel list is updated.

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NOTE

You must obtain a “CI or CI+ CARD” from a local cable service provider.

x

When removing the “CI or CI+ CARD”, carefully pull it out with your hands since dropping the “CI or CI+ CARD” may

x

cause damage to it.
Insert the “CI or CI+ CARD” in the direction marked on the card.

x

The location of the COMMON INTERFACE slot may be different depending on the model.

x

“CI or CI+ CARD” is not supported in some countries and regions; check with your authorized dealer.

x

If you have any problems, please contact a service provider.

x

Insert the “CI or CI+ CARD” that supports the current antenna settings. The screen will be distorted or will not be

x

seen.

Changing the Input Source

Source List

Use to select TV or other external input
sources such as DVD / Blu-ray players
/ cable box / STB satellite receiver
connected to the TV.

■ TV / Ext. / PC / AV / Component

/ HDMI1/DVI / HDMI2 / HDMI3 /
HDMI4 / USB

✎

In the Source List, connected
inputs will be highlighted.

✎

Ext. and PC always stay activated.

SOURCE

Edit Name

■ VCR / DVD / Cable STB / Satellite STB / PVR STB /

AV Receiver / Game / Camcorder / PC / DVI PC / DVI
Devices / TV / IPTV / Blu-ray / HD DVD / DMA: Name

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

✎

When a PC with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 @
60Hz is connected to the HDMI IN 1(DVI) port,
you should set to DVI PC mode under Edit Name.

✎

When connecting an HDMI/DVI cable to the HDMI

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

Devices mode under Edit Name.

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Basic Features

C

H LIST

MUTE

POWE

R

SOURCE

PRE-CH

TOOLS

INFO

TTX/MIX

CO

T

G

ON/OFF

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.

MENU

NTEN

1

2

RETURN

1 ENTER / Direction button: Move the cursor and

select an item. Confirm the setting.

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

UIDE

EXIT

3

4

Using the INFO button (Now & Next guide)

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

The Now & Next guide shows daily TV
programme information for each channel
according to the broadcasting time.

y Scroll ◄, ► to view information for a

desired programme while watching the
current channel.

y Scroll ▲, ▼ to view information for other channels. If you

want to move to the currently selected channel, press
the ENTER

DEF

DTV Air

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

button.

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Planning Your Viewing

03 Basic Features

How to Operate the OSD (On Screen Display)

The access step may differ depending on the selected menu.

1

MENU



The main menu options appear on
the screen:

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

▲ / ▼ Select an icon with the ▲ or ▼

2
3
4
5

ENTER

▲ / ▼

◄ / ►

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.

ENTER



6

EXIT



Press ENTER to complete the
configuration.

Press EXIT.

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Guide

The EPG (Electronic Programme Guide)
information is provided by broadcasters.
Using programme schedules provided
by broadcasters, you can specify
programmes you want to watch in
advance so that the channel automatically
changes to the selected programme
channel at the specified time. Programme
entries may appear blank or out of date depending on a
channel status.

Using Channel View

Guide

DTV Air 800 five

Home and Away
18:00 - 18:30

Drama

800 five

Channel View - TV

Today

27
28
800
24
16
6

View Mode +24 Hours Ch. Mode Information  Page

Dani is devastated when scott makes clear his views on marriage...

Discovery
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price-drop.tv
QVC
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18:00 - 19:00 19:00 - 20:00

American Chopper

Programmes resume at 06:00
Home and...
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Family Affairs

1 2 3 4 5 6

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Fiv...

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GUIDE

2:10 Tue 1 Jun

Dark Angel

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Basic Features

Using Scheduled View

Guide

DTV Air 800 five

Family Affairs
18:00 - 18:30

Drama

800 five

Scheduled View

18:30

Today

19:15

Today

1

Red (View Mode): View the list of programmes that

Tanya confesses all to a stunned Babs. Conrad is anxious to hear...

are playing now or coming up.

2

Yellow (+24 Hours): Viewing the list of programmes to

be broadcasted after 24 hours.

3

Blue (Ch. Mode): Select the type of channels you
want to display on the Channel View window. (All, TV,
Radio, Data/Other, My Channel 1~4)

4 Information: Displays details of the selected

programme.

5



(Page): Move to next or previous page.

6 ENTER



button

– When selecting the current programme, you can

watch the selected programme.

– When selecting the future programme, you can

reserve to watch the selected programme. To cancel
the schedule, press the ENTER
select Cancel Schedules.

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Family Affairs

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Dark Angel

View Mode Information

800
800

1 4 6

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button again and

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five
five

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Cancel

■ Channels: Shows the channel list according to
channel type.



My Channels: Shows the group of the channel.

■

■

Scheduled: Shows all the currently reserved

programmes.

✎

Using the colour buttons with the Channel Manager

Red (Antenna): Toggle among Air or Cable.

x

Green (Zoom): Enlarges or shrinks a channel

x

number.

Yellow (Select): Select desired channels and press

x

the Yellow button to set all the selected channels at
the same time. The  mark appears to the left of
the selected channels.

Blue (Sor t): Change the list ordered by channel

x

name or channel number.



(Page): Move to next or previous page.

x



(Tools): Displays the Channel Manager option

x

menu. (The options menus may differ depending on
the situation.)

Channel Status Display Icons

Icons Operations

An analogue channel.



A channel selected.



A channel set as a Favourite.



A programme currently being broadcast.



A locked channel.



A reserved programme.



 Using Favourite Channels

Channel Manager

Delete or set favourite channels and use the programme
guide for digital broadcasts. Select a channel in the
Channels, My Channels or Scheduled screen.

Channels

All

TV

Radio
Data/Other
Analogue

Air Antenna Zoom Select Sort  Page

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2 * 24ore.tv

15 abc1

3 BBC World
23 bid-up.tv
33 Boonerang
32 Cartoon Nwk
5 Class News
4 \ Coming Soon
27 Discovery

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Tools



My Channels

(in Channel Manager)
Shows all favourite channels.

■ Edit My Channels



: You can set the selected

channels to desired my channels group.

✎

The “” symbol will be displayed and the channel will
be set as a my channel.

1. Select a channel and press the TOOLS button.

2. Add or delete a channel in the my channel groups

you want among 1, 2, 3 and 4.

One or more groups can be selected.

x

3. After you have changed the settings, the channel list
for each group can be viewed in my channels.

Channels

All

TV

Radio
Data/Other
Analogue

Air Antenna Zoom Select Sort  Page

c 1 1futech
2 * 24ore.tv

Edit My Channels

15 abc1

Lock

3 BBC World

Timer Viewing

23 bid-up.tv

Edit Channel Number

33 Boonerang

Delete

32 Cartoon Nwk

Deselect All

5 Class News
4 \ Coming Soon
27 Discovery

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

Tools

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Channel List

You can see all the channels searched.
Use to select a customized channel, for
thecurrently selected input, from the lists
All / TV / Radio / Analogue.

✎

The current input is indicated in the
bottom left corner of the Channel List
window. Select a different input by
pressing the A button.

Channel Menu

 Retuning Channels

CH LIST

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).

Country

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

■ Digital Channel: Change the country for digital
channels.

■ Analogue Channel: Change the country for analogue
channels.

Auto Store

Scans for a channel automatically and stores in the TV.

✎

Automatically allocated programme numbers may not
correspond to actual or desired programme numbers. If
a channel is locked using the Child Lock function, the
PIN input window appears.

■ Antenna Source (Air / Cable)
antenna source to memorise.

■ Channel Source (Digital & Analogue / Digital /
Analogue): Select the channel source to memorise.

When selecting Cable → Digital & Analogue or Digital:
Provide a value to scan for cable channels.

Search Mode (Full / Network / Quick): Scans for all
channels with active broadcast stations and stores them
in the TV.

✎

If you select Quick, you can set up the Network,

Network ID, Frequency, Modulation and
Symbol Rate manually by pressing the button on

the remote control.

Network (Auto / Manual): Selects the Network ID
setting mode among Auto or Manual.

Network ID: When Network is Manual, you can set up
Network ID using the numeric buttons.

Frequency: Displays the frequency for the channel.

(differs in each country)

Modulation: Displays available modulation values.
Symbol Rate: Displays available symbol rates.

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: Select the

Manual Store

Scans for a channel manually and stores in the TV.

✎

If a channel is locked using the Child Lock function,
the PIN input window appears.

■ Digital Channel: When scanning has finished, channels
are updated in the channel list.

✎

When selecting Antenna → Air: Channel,
Frequency, Bandwidth

✎

When selecting Antenna → Cable: Frequency,
Modulation, Symbol Rate

■ Analogue Channel (Programme, Colour System,
Sound System, Channel, Search): If there is abnormal
sound or no sound, reselect the sound standard
required.

✎

Channel mode

P (programme mode): When tuning is complete,

x

the broadcasting stations in your area have been
assigned to position numbers from P0 to P99. You
can select a channel by entering the position number
in this mode.

C (aerial channel mode) / S (cable channel mode):

x

These two modes allow you to select a channel
by entering the assigned number for each aerial
broadcasting station or cable channel.

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 Editing Channels

Channel Manager Option Menu
(in Channel Manager)

1. Select a channel and press the TOOLS button.

2. Edit the channel name or number using the Edit
Channel Name or Edit Channel Number menu.

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

■ Edit Channel Number (digital channels only): Edit the
number by pressing the number buttons desired.

 Other Features

Cable Search Option

(depending on the country)
Sets additional search options such as the frequency and

symbol rate for a cable network search.

■ Freq.Start / Freq.Stop: Set the start or stop frequency
(differs in each country).

■ Modulation: Displays available modulation values.

■ Symbol Rate: Displays available symbol rates.

Channel Manager

Channel Manager Option Menu

Set each channel using the Channel Manager menu options
(Lock / Unlock, Timer Viewing, Sort, Delete, 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.

■ Lock / Unlock: Lock a channel so that the channel
cannot be selected and viewed.

✎

NOTE

This function is available only when the Child Lock

x

is set to On.
The PIN input screen appears. Enter your 4-digit PIN,

x

the default of which is “0-0-0-0”. Change the PIN
using the Change PIN option.

■ 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.

✎

When a digital channel is selected, press the ►
button to view the digital Programme.

■ Sort (analogue channels only): This operation allows
you to change the programme numbers of the stored
channels. This operation may be necessary after using
the auto store.

■ Delete: You can delete a channel to display the channels
you want.

■ Select All / Deselect All: Select all the channels
or deselect all the selected channels in the channel
manager.

Scheduled

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

watch.

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

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

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

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

Channel List Transfer

The PIN input screen appears. Enter your 4 digit PIN number.
Imports or exports the channel map. You should connect a

USB storage to use this function.

■ Import from USB: Import channel list from USB.

■ Export to USB: Export channel list to USB. this function
is available when USB is connected.

Fine Tune

(analogue channels only)
If the signal is weak or distorted, fine tune the channel

manually.

✎

Fine tuned channels are marked with an asterisk “*”.

✎

To reset the fine-tuning, select Reset.

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Picture Menu

 Changing the Preset Picture Mode

■ No-Signal Power Off (Off / 15 min / 30 min / 60 min):
To avoid unnecessary energy consumption, set how
long you want the TV to remain on if it’s not receiving a
signal..

✎

Disabled when the PC is in power saving mode.

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Mode

Select your preferred picture type.

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■ Dynamic: Suitable for a bright room.

■ Standard: Suitable for a normal environment.

■ Relax: Suitable for reducing eye strain.

✎

Relax is not available in PC mode.

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

 Adjusting Picture Settings

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

Your television has several setting options for picture quality
control.

✎

NOTE

In analogue TV, Ext., AV modes of the PAL system,

x

the Tint (G/R) function is not available.
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.

 Economical Solutions

Eco Solution

■ Energy Saving (Off / Low / Medium / High / Picture

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Off)

in order to reduce power consumption. If you select
Picture Off, the screen is turned off, but the sound
remains on. Press any button except volume button to
turn on the screen. Until the screen turns on again, a
distorted picture will be displayed for about 4 seconds.

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

✎

If you adjust the Cell Light, the Eco Sensor will
be set to Off.

Min Cell Light: When Eco sensor is On, the minimum
screen brightness can be adjusted manually.

✎

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

: This adjusts the brightness of the TV

 Changing the Picture Options

Advanced Settings

(available in Standard / Movie mode)
You can adjust the detailed setting for the screen including

colour and contrast.

✎

In PC mode, you can only make changes to Dynamic
Contrast, Gamma and White Balance.

Advanced Settings

Black Tone : Off ►

Dynamic Contrast : Medium

Gamma : 0

Expert Pattern : Off

RGB Only Mode : Off

Colour Space : Native

White Balance

■ Black Tone (Off / Dark / Darker / Darkest): Select the
black level to adjust the screen depth.

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

■ Gamma: Adjust the primary colour intensity.

■ Expert Pattern (Off / Pattern1 / Pattern2): By running
the Expert Pattern function, the picture can be
calibrated without a generator or filter. If the OSD menu
disappears or a menu other than the Picture menu is
opened, the calibration is saved and the Expert Pattern
window disappears.

✎

While the Exper t Pattern is running, sound is not
outputted.

✎

Only enabled on DTV / Component / HDMI.

✎

Disabled for channels that support MHEG if
Digital Text is Enable.

■ RGB Only Mode (Off / Red / Green / Blue): You can
adjust Colour or Tint (G/R) of Red, Green or Blue for
the picture from an external device (DVD player, home
theatre, etc.).

■ Colour Space (Auto / Native / Custom): Adjust the
range of colours available to create the image. To adjust

Colour, Red, Green, Blue and Reset, set Colour
Space to Custom.

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

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

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

Reset: Resets the White Balance to it’s default settings.

■ 10p White Balance (Off / On): Controls the white
balance in 10 point interval by adjusting the red, green,
and blue brightness.

✎

Available when the picture mode is set to Movie
and when the external input is set to HDMI or
Component.

✎

Some external devices may not support this
function.

Interval: Select interval to adjust.
Red: Adjust the red level.
Green: Adjust the green level.
Blue: Adjust the blue level.
Reset: Resets the 10p White Balance to its default

settings.

■ Flesh Tone: Emphasize pink “Flesh Tone.”

■ Edge Enhancement (Off / On): Emphasize object
boundaries.

■ xvYCC (Off / On): Setting the xvYCC mode on
increases detail and colour space when watching movies
from an external device (e.g. DVD player) connected to
the HDMI or Component IN jacks.

✎

Available when the picture mode is set to Movie
and when the external input is set to HDMI or
Component.

✎

Some external devices may not support this
function.

Picture Options

✎

In PC mode, you can only make changes to the Colour
Tone, Size and Screen Burn Protection.

Picture Options

Colour Tone : Normal ►

Size : Auto Wide

Screen Mode : 16:9

Digital Noise Filter : Auto

MPEG Noise Filter : Auto

HDMI Black Level : Normal

Film Mode : Off

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

✎

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

✎

Settings can be adjusted and stored for each
external device connected to an input on the T V.

■ 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.

Auto Wide: Automatically adjusts the
picture size to the 16:9 aspect ratio.

16:9: Adjusts the picture size to 16:9
for DVDs or wide broadcasting.

Wide Zoom: Magnifies the picture size more than 4:3.

✎

Adjusts the Position by using ▲, ▼ buttons.

Zoom: Magnifies the 16:9 wide pictures vertically to fit
the screen size.

✎

Adjusts the Position or Size by using ▲, ▼
button.

4:3: The default setting for a movie or normal
broadcasting.

✎

Do not watch in 4:3 format for a long time. Traces
of borders displayed on the left, right and centre
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

Depending on the input source, the picture size

x

options may vary.
The available items may differ depending on the

x

selected mode.
In PC mode, only 16:9 and 4:3 modes can be

x

adjusted.
Settings can be adjusted and stored for each

x

external device connected to an input on the T V.
After selecting Screen Fit in HDMI (1080i / 1080p)

x

or Component (1080i / 1080p) mode: Adjusts the
Position or Size by using ▲, ▼, ◄, ► button.

If you use the Screen Fit function with HDMI 720p

x

input, 1 line will be cut at the top, bottom, left and
right as in the overscan function.

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■ Screen Mode (16:9 / Wide Zoom / Zoom / 4:3):
Available only when picture size is set to Auto Wide. You
can determine the desired picture size at the 4:3 WSS
(Wide Screen Service) size or the original size. Each
European country requires different picture size.

✎

Not available in PC, Component or HDMI mode.

■ Digital Noise Filter (Off / Low / Medium / High / Auto
/ Auto Visualisation): When the broadcast signal is
weak, some static and ghosting may appear. Select one
of the options until the best picture is displayed.

Auto Visualisation: When changing analogue channels,
displays the intensity of the current signal and defines
the screen noise filter.

✎

Only available for analogue channels.

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

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

✎

Available only in HDMI mode (RGB signals).

■ Film Mode (Off / Auto1 / Auto2): Sets the TV to
automatically sense and process film signals from all
sources and adjust 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
Programme the time between movement of the picture
in minutes.

Pixel Shift (Off / On): Using this function, you can
minutely move pixels on the PDP in horizontal or vertical
direction to minimize after image 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
monitor size (inches) and mode.

✎

This function is not available in the Screen Fit
mode.

TV/AV/Component/

HDMI/PC

Auto protection Time (10 min / 20 min / 40 min / 1
hour / Off): If the screen remains idle with a still image

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

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

Picture Reset (OK / Cancel)

Resets your current picture mode to its default settings.

 Setting up the TV with Your PC

Set the input source to PC.

Auto Adjustment

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

✎

Not available when connecting with an HDMI/DVI cable.

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Screen

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

■ Position: Adjust the PC screen position with direction
button (▲ / ▼ / ◄ / ►).

■ Image Reset: Resets the image to default settings.

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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 may differ in which case the
same basic set-up information will almost always be applied.
(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: 1920 X

1080 pixels]

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

SRS TheaterSound

■ Standard: Selects the normal sound mode.

■ Music: Emphasizes music over voices.

■ Movie: Provides the best sound for movies.

■ Clear Voice: Emphasizes voices over other sounds.

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

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 Sound Systems, Etc.

SRS TruSurround HD (Off / On)

(standard sound mode only)
This function provides a virtual 5.1 channel surround sound

experience through a pair of speakers using HRTF (Head
Related Transfer Function) technology.

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SRS TruDialog (Off / On)

(standard sound mode only)
This function allows you to increase the intensity of a voice

over background music or sound effects so that dialog can
be heard more clearly.

Audio Language

(digital channels only)
Change the default value for audio languages.

✎

The available language may dif fer depending on the
broadcast.

Audio Format

(digital channels only)
When sound is emitted from both the main speaker and the

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

✎

Audio Format option may differ depending on the
broadcast. 5.1ch Dolby digital sound is only available
when connecting an external speaker through an
optical cable.

 Adjusting Sound Settings

Equalizer

Adjusts the sound mode (standard sound mode only).

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

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

■ Reset: Resets the equalizer to its default settings.

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Audio Description

(not available in all locations) (digital
channels only)

This function handles the Audio Stream
for the AD (Audio Description) which is
sent along with the Main audio from the
broadcaster.

■ Audio Description (Off / On): Turn
the audio description function on or
off.

■ Volume: Adjust the audio description volume.

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