Samsung T24A350 User Manual

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Contents
• Using the Channel Menu 1
• Memorizing Channels 22
• Other Features 26
Basic Features
• Changing the Preset Picture Modes 28
• Adjusting Picture Settings 29
• Changing the Picture Size 31
• Changing the Picture Options 36
• Using the TV with Your PC 43
• Changing the Preset Sound Modes 47
• Adjusting Sound Settings 48
Preference Features
• Setting the Time 56
• Blocking Programs 64
• Economical Solutions 76
• Picture In Picture (PIP) 78
• Other Features 82
• Support Menu 92
Advanced Features
• What is Anynet+?
• Setting Up Anynet+ 105
• Switching between Anynet+ Devices 107
• Listening through a Receiver 109
• Troubleshooting for Anynet+ 110
• Using the My Contents 113
• Connecting a USB Device 114
• My Contents Selection Screen 120
• Videos 121
• Music 128
• Photos 130
• My Contents - Additional Functions 132
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Other Information
• TroubleShooting 137
• Anti-theft Kensington Lock 150
• License 152
❑Using the Channel Menu
Press the CONTENT button to select Watch TV, and then select the desired menu item. Choose from Schedule Manager, Channel List, and Channel Manager.
Watch TV
Schedule Manager
Channel List
Channel Manager
My Contents Source
● The displayed image may differ depending on the model.
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■Schedule Manager
CONTENT
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Watch TV
Schedule Manager
ENTER
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To cancel or set Timer Viewing. Timer Viewing lets you display the channel you want at the time of your choice.
Using the Timer Viewing
You can set the TV to display a desired channel automatically on a day and at a
time of your choice.
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You must set the current time first using the Time
Clock function in the
System menu to use this function.
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To use Timer Viewing, follow these steps:
1. Press the ENTER
2. Press the ENTER
3. Press the l / r /
Start Time.
Antenna: Select the desired broadcasting signal.
Channel: Select the desired channel.
Repeat: Select Once, Manual, Sat~Sun, Mon~Fri or Everyday. If you
select Manual, you can set the day you want.
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The
mark indicates a day you selected.
c
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E
u
button to select Schedule Manager.
button to add manual booking.
/
buttons to set Antenna, Channel, Repeat, Date, and
d
Date: you can set a desired date.
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Date is available only when you select Once in Repeat.
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Start Time: You can set the start time you want.
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You can only schedule memorized (added) channels.
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On the Information screen, you can change or cancel a scheduled viewing.
Cancel Schedules: Cancel a scheduled viewing.
Edit: Change a scheduled viewing.
Return: Return to the previous screen.
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■Channel List
The Channel List contains the channels your TV displays (Added Channels) when you press the Channel button on your remote. On the
Channel List, you can view Added Channels,
channel information, Favorites, and manage channels.
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When you press the CH LIST button on the remote control, the Channel List screen is displayed at once.
Channel List
Added Channels
6-1 TV#6
7 TV#7
3 Air
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23 TV#6
33 TV#6
32 TV#6
9 Air
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11 Air
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Air
Antenna { Program View
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CH Mode E Watch k Page
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● The displayed image may differ depending on the model.
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Added Channels: Shows all added (memorized) channels.
Favorites 1-5: Shows all favorite channels, arranged in up to five groups. Each
group has a separate screen.
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The TV displays Favorites only if you have added favorites using Add to
Favorites.
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If you want to view the list of favorite channels, press the CH LIST button, and then press the r (CH Mode) button to display Favorites 1-5. If you have favorites in more than one Favorite Group, press the r (CH Mode) to
view the other groups. Press the l button to return to the Added Channels.
English
Using the colored and function buttons with the Channel List.
Red (Antenna): Switches the mode and display between Air or Cable.
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Yellow (Program View / Channel View): For digital channels, switches the
{
display between Program View and Channel View. When you select a digital channel in Channel View, press once to display a list of programs on that channel. Press again to redisplay the Channel List.
/ r (CH Mode / Channel): Toggles between the Favorites list (if you have
l
added favorites using Add to Favorites) and the Added Channels.
(Watch): Press to watch the channel you selected.
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(Page): Scrolls the Channel List to the next or previous page.
k
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Channel Status Display Icons
Icon Description
a
)
An analog channel.
A reserved program.
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How to use Timer Viewing in Channel List (digital channels only)
You can use Timer Viewing in Channel List to schedule a digital channel program for viewing. The TV will turn on and display the digital channel program when the program begins. To schedule a digital program, follow these steps:
1. Press the CH LIST button, then select a desired digital channel.
2. Press the { (Program View) button. The Program List for that channel appears.
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3. Press the
button.
u
or
buttons to select the desired program, and then press the INFO
d
4. Press the l or r buttons to select Timer Viewing, and then press the ENTER
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button.
5. Press the RETURN button to exit.
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If you want to cancel Timer Viewing, follow Steps 1 through 3, and then select
Cancel Schedules.
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■Channel Manager
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CONTENT
Watch TV
Channel Manager
ENTER
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Using Channel Manager, you can add, edit,
Channel Manager
Added Ch.
Selected items : 4 Channel Number
1/1 page
or delete Added and Favorite channels. You can also add and edit channel names.
(for analog channels only)
Antenna } Sorting k Page E Select T Tools R Return
Air
● The displayed image may differ depending on the
model.
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(
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) Added Ch.: Shows all added channels.
) All Channels: Shows all currently available channels. Includes channels
that have not been added.
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) Favorites 1-5: Shows favorite channels, arranged in up to five groups.
Each group has a separate screen.
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Using the colored buttons with Channel Manager.
Red (Antenna): Switches between Air and Cable.
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Blue (Sorting): Sorts the channel list by channel number or by name.
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Using the Arrow buttons with Channel Manager
1. Highlight a channel in the first column on the left, and then press the button. The Channel Manager sub-menu appears.
2. Use the
u
or
buttons to select Added Ch., All Channels or Favorites
d
1 through 5, and then press ENTER
the screen you selected.
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If you have no favorites in a Favorites Group, the cursor will not enter that screen.
Channel Status Display Icons
Icon Description
or the r button. The cursor enters
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l
a
c
F
An analog channel.
A selected channel.
A favorite channel.
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Channel Manager Option Menu
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Manage channels using the Channel Manager menu options (Watch, Add to
Favorites / Edit Favorites, Channel Name Edit, Add / Delete, Deselect All, Select All). The Option menu items that appear may differ depending on the channel status
and type.
1. Use the arrow buttons to select a channel, and then press the ENTER
button.
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A check appears next to the channel.
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You can select more than one channel by highlighting each channel with the
cursor, and then pressing ENTER
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Pressing ENTER
again deselect the channel.
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E
.
2. Press the TOOLS button on your remote.
3. Select an option, and then press ENTER
to activate the option or change its
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settings.
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Exceptions: Select All. See the end of the Channel Manager section for information.
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Options
Watch: Watch the channel you selected. To use, select Watch on the Option
menu, and then press ENTER
Add to Favorites / Edit Favorites: Add to Favorites appears if the channel
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you selected is not already a favorite. Edit Favorites appears if the channel you selected is already a favorite.
Using Add to Favorites to add a channel to the Favorites List:
1. Select Add to Favorites, and then press the ENTER
button. The Add to
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Favorites screen appears.
2. The Add to Favorites screen has five groups, Favorites 1, Favorites 2, etc.
You can add a favorite channel to any one of the groups. Select a group using the up and down arrows on your remote, and then press ENTER
3. Select OK, press ENTER
, and then press ENTER
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again.
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Using Edit Favorites to delete a channel from the Favorites List:
1. Select Edit Favorites, and then press the ENTER
button. The Edit
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Favorites screen appears.
2. The Favorites Group you assigned the channel to is checked. Select the group, and then press ENTER
3. Select OK, press ENTER
, and then press ENTER
E
. The check disappears.
E
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again.
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Using Edit Favorites to move a channel from one Favorites Group to another:
1. Select Edit Favorites, and then press the ENTER
button. The Edit
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Favorites screen appears.
2. The Favorites Group you assigned the channel to is checked. Select the
group, and then press ENTER
. The check disappears.
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3. Use the Up or Down arrow key to highlight a different group, and then press ENTER
4. Select OK, press ENTER
. A check appears by the group’s name.
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, and then press ENTER
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again.
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Channel Name Edit (analog channels only): Assign a name of up to five characters
to a channel. For example, Hist, Food, Golf, etc. This makes it easier to find and select the channel.
Add / Delete: Add a channel to or delete a channel from the Channel Manager.
When you use the Channel button on your remote to change channels, your TV only displays the channels on the Channel Manager.
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Deleting a Channel from the Channel Manager:
1. Select Delete, and then press the ENTER
button. The Delete pop-up
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appears.
2. Select OK on the pop-up, press ENTER
, and then press ENTER
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Adding a Channel to the Channel Manager:
1. Select a deleted channel on the All Channels list, and then press the ENTER
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Deleted channels are grayed out.
button.
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2. Press the TOOLS button on your remote. The Options menu appears.
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again.
3. Select Add, press ENTER
, and then press ENTER
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again.
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NOTE
Your TV will display all channels, including channels you deleted from the
Channel Manager, on the All Channels list.
A gray-colored channel on the All Channels list indicates the channel has
been deleted from the Channel Manager.
Add only appears if you have selected a deleted channel on the All
Channels list.
Delete only appears if you have selected an added channel on the Added
Ch. or All Channels list.
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Deselect All: Deselect all the selected channels.
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Deselect All apppears only when you have selected one or more channels.
Select All: Select all the channels in the channel list. To use, choose Select All
in the Options menu, and then press ENTER
. All channels are selected and a
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check appears by each channel. You can then apply one of the other options on the Options menu to all the selected channels.
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❑Memorizing Channels
O
MENU
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Channel
ENTER
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■Antenna (Air / Cable)
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Your TV memorizes channels and adds the memorized channels to the Channel
List with the Auto Program function. Before your TV can memorize channels, you
must specify the signal source, either Air or Cable. If you select cable, when your start Auto Program, you must also specify the cable system type, STD, HRC, or
IRC. If you don’t know your cable system type, contact your local cable company
for the information. Most cable companies use STD.
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To select Air or Cable, follow these steps:
1. Push MENU
2. Select Antenna, and then press ENTER
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Channel
ENTER
on your remote.
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.
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3. Select the source of your TV signal, Air or Cable, and then press the RETURN
button.
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You can select both if you have both connected.
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■Auto Program
Scans for channels automatically and stores them in the TV’s memory.
To start Auto Program, follow these steps:
1. Push MENU
2. Select Auto Program, and then press ENTER
3. Select Air or Cable or both by highlighting and then pressing ENTER
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If you selected Air or Cable or both on the Antenna screen, your choice will
already be selected.
4. Select Search or Next, and then press ENTER
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Channel
ENTER
on your remote.
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5. If you selected Cable, the Cable System screen appears. Select Digital Cable
System, and then press ENTER
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If you selected Air only, Auto Program starts.
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6. Select STD, HRC, or IRC, and then press ENTER
7. Repeat for Analog.
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8. Select Search or Next, and then press ENTER
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After all the available channels are stored, Auto Program removes scrambled
. Auto Program starts.
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channels. When done, the Auto Program menu then reappears. This process can take up to 30 minutes
How to Stop Auto Programming
1. Press the ENTER
button.
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2. A message will ask Stop Auto Program? Select Yes by pressing the l or r button.
3. Press the ENTER
button.
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❑Other Features
O
MENU
■Clear Scrambled Channel
This function is filters out scrambled channels after Auto Program is completed. This process may take up to 20~30 minutes.
How to Stop the clear Scrambled Channels function
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Channel
ENTER
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1. Press the ENTER
button to select Stop.
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2. Press the l button to select Yes.
3. Press the ENTER
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This function is only available in Cable mode.
button.
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■Fine Tune
(analog channels only)
If the reception is clear, you do not have to fine tune the channel, as this is done automatically during the search and store operation. If the signal is weak or distorted, fine tune the channel manually. Scroll to the left or right until the image is clear.
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Settings are applied to the channel you’re currently watching.
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Fine tuned channels that have been saved are marked with an asterisk
*
on
the right-hand side of the channel number in the channel banner.
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To reset the fine-tuning, select Reset.
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Basic Features
❑Changing the Preset Picture Modes
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MENU
■Picture Mode
Picture modes apply preset adjustments to the picture. Select a mode using the
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Picture
Picture Mode
ENTER
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up and down arrow keys, and then press the ENTER
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In PC mode, you can only select Entertain and Standard.
Dynamic: Suitable for a bright room.
button.
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Standard: Suitable for a normal environment.
Movie: Suitable for watching movies in a dark room.
Entertain: Suitable for watching movies and games.
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It is available in PC mode.
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❑Adjusting Picture Settings
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MENU
■Samsung MagicAngle
This feature allows you to see optimal screen quality according to your viewing position. When viewing the screen at an angle from below, above or the side of the TV, by setting the appropriate mode for each position you can obtain a similar picture quality as viewing the screen directly from the front.
Samsung MagicAngle (Off / Lean Back Mode / Standing Mode): Select the
viewing from the front, a slightly or the upper position.
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Picture
ENTER
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Mode (1-10): You can set suitable picture quality as needed.
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■Backlight / Contrast / Brightness / Sharpness / Color / Tint (G/R)
Your television has several options for adjusting picture quality. Select an option using the up and down arrow keys, and then press ENTER
. Use the arrow
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keys to adjust the option value or select an option setting. When done, press
ENTER
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When you make changes to Backlight, Contrast, Brightness, Sharpness,
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Color or Tint (G/R), the OSD will be adjusted accordingly.
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In PC mode, you can only make changes to Backlight, Contrast, Brightness,
and Sharpness.
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You can adjust and store settings for each external device connected to the TV.
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Lowering picture brightness reduces power consumption.
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❑Changing the Picture Size
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MENU
■Screen Adjustment
Screen Adjustment provides various picture size and aspect ratio options. Select
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Picture
Screen Adjustment
ENTER
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an option using the up and down arrow keys, and the press ENTER arrow keys to select an option in the sub-menu, and then press ENTER
Picture Size: If you have a cable box or satellite receiver, it may have its own
. Use the
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set of screen sizes as well. However, we highly recommend you use your TV’s 16:9 mode most of the time.
16:9: Sets the picture to 16:9 wide screen mode.
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Zoom1: Use for moderate magnification. Cuts off the top and sides.
Zoom2: Use for a stronger magnification.
Wide Fit: Enlarges the aspect ratio of the picture so it fits the entire screen.
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Available with HD 1080i / 720p signals in 16:9 mode.
4:3: Sets the picture to (4:3) mode. For analog TV programs.
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Do not set your TV to 4:3 format for a long time. The borders displayed on the left and right, or top and bottom of the screen may cause image
retention (screen burn) which is not covered by the warranty.
Screen Fit: When your TV inputs HDMI (720p / 1080i / 1080p) or Component
(1080i / 1080p) signals, displays the full image without any cut-off.
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Position: Adjusts the picture position. Position is only available if Picture size
is set to Zoom1, Zoom2, Wide Fit, or Screen fit.
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To use the Position function after selecting Zoom1, Zoom2 or Wide Fit, follow these steps:
1. Press the
2. Press the ENTER
3. Press the
4. When done, Press the ENTER
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If you want to reset the pictures to its original position, select Reset in the
Position screen, and then press ENTER
button to select Position.
d
button.
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u
or
button to move the picture up or down.
d
E
button.
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. The picture will be reset to its
default position.
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To use the Position function after selecting Screen Fit when connected to an HDMI (1080i/1080p) or Component (1080i/1080p) source, follow these steps:
1. Press the
2. Press the ENTER
3. Press the
4. When done, Press the ENTER
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If you want to reset the pictures to its original position, select Reset in the
button to select Position.
d
button.
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u, d, l
or r button to move the picture.
E
button.
Position screen. The picture will be set to its default position.
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HD (High Definition): 16:9 - 1080i / 1080p (1920x1080), 720p (1280x720)
You can adjust and store settings for each external device you have connected to an input on the TV.
Picture Sizes available by Input Source:
Input Source Picture Size
ATV, AV, Component (480i, 480p) 16:9, Zoom1, Zoom2, 4:3
DTV(1080i), Component (1080i, 1080p),
HDMI (720p, 1080i, 1080p)
PC 16:9, 4:3
16:9, Wide Fit, 4:3, Screen Fit
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❑Changing the Picture Options
Advanced Settings
Black Tone
: Off
Shadow Detall
Color Space
White Balance
Move
Enter
Return
■Advanced Settings
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MENU
Advance Settings are available in the Standard
and Movie modes. In PC mode, you can only make changes to Gamma and White Balance. They are not available when you are watching a
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Picture
Advanced Settings
ENTER
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digital channel.
To use, select an option using the up and down arrow keys, and then press ENTER arrow keys to change a value or setting, and then press ENTER
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.
. Use the
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● The displayed image may differ depending on the model.
Black Tone (Off / Dark / Darker / Darkest): Select the black level to adjust the
screen depth.
Dynamic Contrast (Off / Low / Medium / High): Adjusts the screen contrast.
Shadow Detail (-2 ~ +2): Increase the brightness of dark images.
Gamma: Adjusts the primary color intensity.
RGB Only Mode (Off / Red / Green / Blue): Displays the Red, Green and Blue color for making fine adjustments to hue and saturation.
Color Space (Auto / Native): Adjusts the range of colors (the color gamut)
available to create images.
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White Balance: Adjusts the red, green, and blue brightness so that the
brightest point of a picture becomes white.
R-Offset / G-Offset / B-Offset: Adjusts each color’s (red, green, blue)
darkness.
R-Gain / G-Gain / B-Gain: Adjusts each color’s (red, green, blue) brightness.
Reset: Resets the White Balance to it’s default settings.
Flesh Tone: Emphasizes pink “Flesh Tone.”
Edge Enhancement (Off / On): Emphasizes object boundaries.
Motion Lighting (Off / On): Reduces power consumption by reducing screen
brightness when the picture on the screen is in motion.
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When changing the Contrast, Motion Lighting is set to Off.
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■Picture Options
Color Tone
Move
Enter
Return
O
MENU
m
Picture
Picture Options
ENTER
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Select an option using the up and down arrow keys, and then press ENTER Use the arrow keys to change the setting, and then press ENTER
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In PC mode, you can only make changes to
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.
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.
Color Tone.
Color Tone (Cool / Normal / Warm1 / Warm2)
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Warm1 or Warm2 will be deactivated
when the picture mode is Dynamic.
N
You can adjust and store settings for each external device connected to an input on the TV.
● The displayed image may differ depending on the model.
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Digital Noise Filter (Off / Low / Medium / High / Auto / Auto Visualization):
If the broadcast signal received by your TV is weak, you can activate the Digital
Noise Filter feature to reduce any static and ghosting that may appear on the
screen.
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When the signal is weak, try each option until the the TV displays the best picture.
Auto Visualization: When changing analog channels, displays signal strength.
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Only available for analog channels.
N
When the bar is green, you are receiving the best possible signal.
MPEG Noise Filter (Off / Low / Medium / High / Auto): Reduces MPEG noise
to provide improved picture quality.
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HDMI Black Level (Normal / Low): Lets you select the black level on the
screen to adjust the screen depth.
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Available only in HDMI mode.
Film Mode (Off / Auto1 / Auto2): Sets the TV so that it senses and then
processes film signals from all sources automatically and adjusts the picture for optimum quality.
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Available in TV, AV, COMPONENT (480i / 1080i) and HDMI (480i / 1080i).
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■Reset Picture (OK / Cancel)
Resets your current picture mode to its default settings.
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❑Using the TV with Your PC
Set the input source to PC.
■Auto Adjustment
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MENU
m
t
Picture
Auto Adjustment
ENTER
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Automatically adjusts the picture’s frequency, position, and fine tune settings in the
PC mode.
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Available in PC mode only.
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Not available if you connect your PC with an HDMI to DVI cable.
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■PC Screen Adjustment
O
MENU
m
Picture
Screen Adjustment
PC Screen Adjustment
ENTER
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Available in PC mode only.
Coarse / Fine: Removes or reduces picture noise. If the noise is not removed
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by Fine-tuning alone, use the Coarse function to adjust the frequency as best as possible (Coarse) and Fine-tune again. After the noise has been reduced, re-adjust the picture so that it is aligned to the center of screen.
Position: To adjust the PC’s screen position if it is not centered or does not fit
the TV screen. Press the
u
or
button to adjust the Vertical Position. Press
d
the l or r button to adjust the Horizontal Position.
Image Reset: Resets the image to the default settings.
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Using Your TV as a Computer (PC) Display
Entering the Video Settings (Based on Windows XP)
For your TV to work properly as a computer display, you must enter the correct video settings into your PC.
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Depending on your version of Windows and your video card, the procedure on your PC will probably differ slightly from the procedure presented here. However, the same basic information will apply in most cases. (If not, contact your computer manufacturer or Samsung Dealer.)
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1. On your PC, click “Control Panel” on the Windows start menu.
2. Click “Appearance and Themes” in the “Control Panel” window, A display dialog-
box appears.
3. Click “Display”. Another display dialog box appears.
4. Click the “Settings” tab on the display dialog-box.
On the Settings tab, set the correct resolution.
If a vertical-frequency option exists on your display settings dialog box, select
“60” or “60 Hz”. Otherwise, just click “OK” and exit the dialog box.
Installing the Device Driver
If you install the device driver, you can set up the appropriate resolution and frequency for the product.
To download the driver installation file, visit the Samsung website (http://www. samsung.com/sec/) and search for your product using the model name.
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❑Changing the Preset Sound Modes
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MENU
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Sound
Sound Mode
ENTER
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■Sound Mode
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Use the up and down arrow keys to select an option, and then press ENTER
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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If Speaker Select is set to External Speaker, Sound Mode is disabled.
E
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❑Adjusting Sound Settings
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MENU
■Sound Effect
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If Speaker Select is set to External Speaker, Sound Effect is disabled.
SRS TruSurround HD (Off / On)
(Standard sound mode only)
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Sound
ENTER
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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.
Equalizer
Adjusts the sound output.
Balance L/R: Adjusts the balance between the right and left speaker.
100Hz / 300Hz / 1kHz / 3kHz / 10kHz (Bandwidth Adjustment): Adjusts
the volume level of specific bandwidth frequencies.
Reset: Resets the equalizer to its default settings.
English
■Broadcast Audio Options
Preferred Language
(digital channels only)
Use the up and down arrow keys to select a language, and then press
ENTER
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Digital-TV broadcasts can simultaneously transmit many audio tracks (for
example, simultaneous translations of the program into foreign languages).
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You can only select a language from from among the ones being broadcasted.
English
Multi-Track Sound (MTS)
(analog channels only)
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Select an option using the up and down arrow keys, and the press ENTER
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Mono: Choose for channels that are broadcasting in mono or if you are having
difficulty receiving a stereo signal.
Stereo: Choose for channels that are broadcasting in stereo.
SAP: Choose to listen to the Separate Audio Program, which is usually a
foreign-language translation.
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Depending on the program being broadcast, you can listen to Mono,
Stereo, or SAP.
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■SPDIF Output
The SPDIF (Sony Philips Digital InterFace) outputs an uncompressed digital audio signal when you connect the digital audio jack on the back of the TV to a digital audio in jack on a receiver or home theater.
Audio Format (PCM / Dolby Digital): You can select the Digital Audio output
(SPDIF) format.
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The available Digital Audio output (SPDIF) format may differ depending on the input source.
Audio Delay: Lets you correct timing mismatches between the audio track and
the video when you are watching the TV and listening to digital audio output from the TV through an external device such as an AV receiver. When you select Audio Delay, a slider appears. User the left and right arrow buttons to adjust the slider. Press ENTER
when done (0ms ~ 250ms).
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■Speaker Settings
Speaker Select (External Speaker / TV Speaker)
If you are listening to the sound track of a broadcast or movie through an
external receiver, you may hear a sound echo caused by the difference in
decoding speed between the TV’s speakers and the speakers attached to your
audio receiver. If this occurs, set the TV to External Speaker.
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When you set Speaker Select to External Speaker, the TV’s speakers are turned off. You will hear sound through the external speakers only. When you set Speaker Select to TV Speaker both the TV’s speakers and the external speakers are on. You will hear sound through both.
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When Speaker Select is set to External Speaker, the buttons will not operate and the sound settings will be limited.
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If there is no video signal, both speakers will be mute.
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and MUTE
Auto Volume (Off / Normal / Night)
Normal equalizes the volume level on each channel, so that when you change
channels, the volume level is the same. Night equalizes and decrease the
volume level on each channel, so each channel is quieter. Night is useful at
night, when you may want to keep the volume low.
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■Reset Sound (OK / Cancel)
Reset all sound settings to the factory defaults. Select Reset, press ENTER
select OK on the pop-up, and then press ENTER
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Preference Features
❑Setting the Time
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■Time
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The current time will appear every time you press the INFO button.
Clock: Setting the clock is for using various timer features of the TV.
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If you disconnect the power cord, you have to set the clock again.
Clock Mode: Set the current time manually or automatically.
Auto: Have the TV set the current time automatically using the time from a
digital channel.
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You must have the cable or an antenna connected to the TV to set the time automatically.
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Manual: Set the current time manually.
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Depending on the broadcast station and signal, the auto time set up may not be correct. In this case, set the time manually.
Clock Set: Set the Month, Day, Year, Hour, Minute and am/pm.
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Select Clock Set. Select date or time, and then press ENTER the number buttons to enter numbers or press the up and down arrow buttons. Use the left and right arrow buttons to move from one entry field
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Available only when Clock Mode is set to Manual.
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You can set the Month, Day, Year, Hour and Minute directly by
when done.
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pressing the number buttons on the remote control.
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DST (Off / On): Switches the DST (Daylight Saving Time) function on or off.
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This function is only available when the Clock Mode is set to Auto.
Time Zone: Select your time zone.
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This function is only available when the Clock Mode is set to Auto.
Using the Sleep Timer
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Sleep Timer
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Sleep Timer
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: Automatically shuts off the TV after a preset period of
time (30, 60, 90, 120, 150 and 180 minutes).
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Use the up and down arrows to select a period of time, and then press
ENTER
. To cancel Sleep Timer, select Off.
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Setting the On / Off Timer
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Setup
Once
Source
Volume
On Time
Antenna
Channel
Sun
Tue
Wed
Thu
Sat
Adjust
Move
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Set On Timer so that your TV turns on
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On Timer: You can set up three separate On Timer configurations. (On Timer 1, On Timer 2, On Timer 3)
Time
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You must set the clock before you can
● The displayed image may differ depending on the model.
use On Timer.
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Setup: Select Off, Once, Everyday, Mon~Fri, Mon~Sat, Sat~Sun or Manual.
If you select Manual, you can choose the days you want On Timer to turn on
your TV.
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On Time: Set the hour, minute, am/pm. Use the number buttons or the up
and down arrow keys to enter numbers. Use the left and right arrow buttons to
change entry fields.
Volume: Set the desired volume level. Use the left and right arrow buttons to
change the volume level.
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Source: Select TV or USB. Select TV and the TV will display broadcast or
cable TV programs when it turns on automatically. Select USB and the TV will
play content from a USB device when the TV turns on automatically. (You can
select USB only when a USB device is connected to the TV)
Antenna (when the Source is set to TV): Select Air or Cable.
Channel (when the Source is set to TV): Select the desired channel.
Music / Photo (when the Source is set to USB): Select a folder in the USB
device containing music or photo files you want played when the TV turns on
automatically.
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NOTE
If there is no music file on the USB device or you don’t select a folder
containing a music file, the Timer function does not operate correctly.
If there is only one photo file in the USB, the Slide Show will not play.
If a folder name is too long, the folder cannot be selected. Each USB you
use is assigned its own folder. When using more than one of the same
type of USB, make sure the folders assigned to each USB have different
names.
We recommend that you use a USB memory stick and a multi card
reader when using On Timer. The On Timer function may not work
with USB devices with a built-in battery, MP3 players, or PMPs made
by some manufacturers because the TV can take too long to recognize
these devices.
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Setup
Once
Off Time
Sun
Tue
Wed
Thu
Sat
Adjust
Move
Enter
Return
Off Timer: You can set up three separate Off
Timer configurations. (Off Timer 1, Off Timer
2, Off Timer 3)
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You must set the clock before you can use
Off Timer.
Setup: Select Off, Once, Everyday,
Mon~Fri, Mon~Sat, Sat~Sun or Manual. If
you select Manual, you can choose the days
you want Off Timer to turn off your TV.
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The
mark indicates days you’ve selected.
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Off Time: Set the hour, minute, and am/pm. Use the number buttons or the
up and down arrow keys to enter numbers. Use the left and right arrow buttons
to change entry fields.
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❑Blocking Programs
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■Security
When you access the Security functions for the first time, the PIN input screen appears. Enter a 4 digit PIN you will remember. The PIN screen closes and the Securty Menu appears. Every time you access the Security functions, the PIN screen will appear and you must enter that PIN.
Program Rating Lock (Off / On): When turned on, the Program Rating Lock
feature can automatically block programs you deem inappropriate for your
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children. You must enter a PIN (personal identification number) before you can set or change any of the Program Rating Lock restrictions.
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The default PIN number for a new TV set is “0-0-0-0”.
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TV Rating: You can block TV programs based on their ratings. This function
allows you to control what your children can watch. TV Rating displays a grid
with locks. The following categories are on the left side:
TV-Y: Young children / TV-Y7: Children 7 and over / TV-G: General
audience / TV-PG: Parental guidance / TV-14: Viewers 14 and over / TV-
MA: Mature audience
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The following categories are on top:
ALL: Lock all TV ratings. / FV: Fantasy violence / V: Violence / S: Sexual
situation / L: Adult Language / D: Sexually Suggestive Dialog
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To block certain content, you select a lock, and press ENTER
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is, you “click it”.). For example, click the lock at the intersection of V and
TV-MA, and you block all programs that are rated violent and for mature
adults. The locks are also assigned to related groups. For example, if you click TV-Y under All, then TV-Y7 will also automatically be blocked.
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Similarly, if you click TV-G under ALL, then all the categories in the young adult group will be blocked (TV-G, TV-PG, TV-14 and TV-MA). The sub- ratings (D, L, S, V) work similarly. So, if you block the L sub-rating in TV-
PG, then the L sub-ratings in TV-14 and TV-MA will automatically be
blocked.
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To unblock a category, click the lock. To unblock all the categories in a row, click the lock under ALL.
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To watch a blocked program, you must enter the Security code when requested.
Movie Rating (MPAA): You can block movies based on their MPAA rating.
The Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) has implemented a rating
system that provides parents or guardians with advanced information on which
films are appropriate for children.
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Movie Rating displays a column with locks and the following ratings categories:
G: General audience (no restrictions). / PG: Parental guidance suggested.
/ PG-13: Parents strongly cautioned. / R: Restricted. Children under 17 should be accompanied by an adult. / NC-17: No children under age 17. / X: Adults only. / NR: Not rated.
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To block certain content, you select a lock, and press ENTER
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(That
is, you “click it”.). For example, click the X lock and you block all X-rated movies. The rating categories are also grouped so that clicking one category
blocks all the categories a parent would block along with it. For example, if you block the PG-13 category, then R, NC-17 and X will automatically be blocked also.
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To unblock a category, click the lock.
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Canadian English Rating: You can block TV programs based on their
Anglophone Canadian rating.
Canadian English Rating displays a column with locks and the following
ratings categories:
C: Programming intended for children under age 8. / C8+: Programming
generally considered acceptable for children 8 years and over to watch on their own. / G: General programming, suitable for all audiences. / PG: Parental Guidance. / 14+: Programming contains themes or content which may not be suitable for viewers under the age of 14. / 18+: Adult programming.
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To block certain content, you select a lock, and press ENTER
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(That is, you “click it”.). For example, click the 18+ lock and you block all TV programs rated 18+. The rating categories are also grouped so that clicking one category blocks all the categories a parent would block along with it. For example, if you block the G category, then PG, 14+ and 18+ will automatically be blocked.
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To unblock a category, click the lock.
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Canadian French Rating: You can block TV programs based on their French
Canadian rating.
Canadian French Rating displays a column with locks and the following
ratings categories:
G: General / 8 ans+: Programming generally considered acceptable for
children 8 years and over to watch on their own. / 13 ans+: Programming may not be suitable for children under the age of 13. / 16 ans+: Programming is not suitable for children under the age of 16. / 18 ans+: Programming restricted to adults.
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To block certain content, you select a lock, and press ENTER
(That is,
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you “click it”.). For example, click the 18 ans+ lock and you block all TV programs rated 18 ans+. The rating categories are also grouped so that clicking one category blocks all the categories a parent would block along with it. For example, if you block the 8 ans+ category, then 13 ans+, 16
ans+ and 18 ans+ will automatically be blocked also.
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To unblock a category, click the lock.
Downloadable U.S. Rating: Parental restriction information can be used while
watching DTV channels.
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NOTE
If information is not downloaded from the broadcasting station,
Downloadable U.S. Rating menu is deactivated.
Parental restriction information is automatically downloaded while you
watch DTV channels. It may take several seconds.
The Downloadable U.S. Rating menu is available for use after
information is downloaded from the broadcasting station. However,
depending on the information from the broadcasting station, it may not
be available for use.
Parental restriction levels differ depending on the broadcasting station.
The default menu name and Downloadable U.S. Rating change
depending on the downloaded information.
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Even if you set the on-screen display to another language, the
Downloadable U.S. Rating menu will appear in English only.
Blocking one rating level will automatically block other categories that
deal with more sensitive material.
The rating titles (For example: Humor Level..etc) and TV ratings (For
example: DH, MH, H..etc) may differ depending on the broadcasting
station.
Change PIN: The Change PIN screen will appear. Choose any 4 digits for
your PIN and enter it in Enter New PIN. Re-enter the same 4 digits. in Confirm
New PIN. When the Confirm screen disappears, press the OK button. The TV
has memorized your new PIN.
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How to watch a restricted program or movie
If the TV is tuned to a restricted program or movie, the Program Rating Lock will block it. The screen will go blank and the following message will appear:
This channel is blocked by Program Rating Lock. Please enter the PIN to unblock Enter the PIN to unblock. the program or movie.
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If you forget the PIN code, press the remote control buttons in the following sequence in Standby mode, which resets the PIN to “0-0-0-0”: MUTE 2
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POWER (on).
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❑Economical Solutions
■Eco Solution
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Energy Saving (Off / Low / Medium / High / Picture Off): This adjusts the
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brightness of the TV in order to reduce power consumption. If you select
Picture Off, the screen is turned off, but the sound remains on. Press any
button except volume button to turn on the screen.
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No Signal Power Off (Off / 15 min. / 30 min. / 60 min.): To avoid unnecessary
energy consumption, you can set how long you want the TV to remain on if it’s
not receiving a signal.
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Disabled when an attached PC is in power saving mode.
Auto Power Off (Off / On): Saves power by turning TV off automatically when
no user operation is received for 4 hours.
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❑Picture In Picture (PIP)
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You can watch a program whose signal has passed through the TV’s tuner and the video from one external video source simultaneously. For example, if you have a cable box connected to the Cable In jack, you can use PIP to watch programs from the cable box and a movie from a Blu-ray player attached to the HDMI In jack.
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NOTE
For PIP sound, refer to the Sound Select instructions.
If you turn the TV off while watching in the PIP mode, the PIP function is
reset to off. When you turn your TV on, you must turn PIP on again to watch
in the PIP mode.
You may notice that the picture in the PIP window becomes slightly
unnatural when you use the main screen to view a game or karaoke.
While Program Rating Lock is on, you cannot use PIP.
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PIP Settings
The picture from the external video source will be in the main screen and the
picture from the TV’s tuner will be in the PIP sub-picture window.
Main picture Sub picture
Component, HDMI1/DVI, HDMI2, PC TV
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PIP (Off / On): Activate or deactivate the PIP function.
Air/Cable (Air / Cable): Select either Air or Cable as the input source for the
sub-screen.
Channel: Select the channel for the sub-screen.
Size (
Position (
Sound Select (Main / Sub): You can choose to listen to the sound from the
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Main picture or the Sub picture.
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❑Other Features
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■Menu Language
Set the menu language.
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1. Select Menu Language, and then press the ENTER
2. Choose a language, and then press the ENTER
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Choose from English, Español, and Français.
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button.
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■Caption
(On-Screen Text Messages)
Caption (Off / On): You can switch the caption function on or off. If captions
are not available, they will not be displayed on the screen.
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The Caption feature does not work with devices connected to the TV through the Component, HDMI or PC input jacks.
Caption Mode: You can select the desired caption mode.
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The availability of captions depends on the program being broadcast.
Default / CC1~CC4 / Text1~Text4: (analog channels only) The Analog Caption
function operates in either analog TV channel mode or when a signal is supplied
from an external device to the TV. (Depending on the broadcasting signal, the
Analog Caption function may or may not work with digital channels.)
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Default / Service1~Service6 / CC1~CC4 / Text1~Text4: (digital channels
only) The Digital Captions function works with digital channels.
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Service1~6 may not be available in digital caption mode depending on the
broadcast.
Digital Caption Options: (digital channels only) Adjusts the each option. When
done, select Close.
Size: Options include Default, Small, Standard and Large. The default is
Standard.
Font Style: Options include Default and Style 0 to 7. The default is Style 0.
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Foreground Color: You can change the color of the letters. Options include
Default, White, Black, Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Magenta and Cyan. The
default is White.
Background Color: You can change the background color of the caption.
Options include Default, White, Black, Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Magenta
and Cyan. The default is Black.
Foreground Opacity: This adjusts the opacity of text. Options include Default,
Transparent, Translucent, Solid and Flashing.
Background Opacity: This adjusts the opacity of the caption background.
Options include Default, Transparent, Translucent, Solid and Flashing.
Return to Default: This option sets each Size, Font Style, Foreground Color,
Background Color, Foreground Opacity and Background Opacity to its
default.
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NOTE
Digital Caption Options are available only when you can select Default
and Service1 ~ Service6 in Caption Mode.
The availability of captions depends on the program being broadcast.
The Default setting follows the standards set by the broadcaster.
You cannot set the Foreground and Background to the same color.
You cannot set both the Foreground Opacity and the Background
Opacity to Transparent.
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■Auto Protection Time (Off / 2hours / 4hours / 8hours / 10hours): If the screen
displays a still image for a certain period of time you define, the TV activates the screen saver to prevent the formation of burnt in ghost images on the screen.
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■General
Max. Power Saving (Off / On): Conserve power by turning the monitor off
when the PC is not used for a specified period.
Game Mode (Off / On): When you have connected a game console such as
a PlayStation™ or Xbox™ to the TV, you can enjoy a more realistic gaming experience if you set Game Mode on.
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Precautions and limitations for Game Mode:
Before disconnecting a game console and connecting another external
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device, set Game Mode to Off in the System menu.
If you display the TV menu in Game Mode, the screen shakes slightly.
Game Mode is not available when the input source is set to TV or PC.
Set Game Mode to On only after connecting a game console. If you turn
Game Mode on before you have attached the game console, you may
notice reduced picture quality.
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If Game Mode is On:
Picture mode is set to Standard and Sound mode is set to Movie.
Menu Transparency (Bright / Dark): Set the Transparency of the menu.
Boot Logo (Off / On): Display Samsung logo when the TV is turned on.
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■Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)
For details on set up options, refer to the “Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)” instructions.
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■DivX® Video On Demand
Shows the registration code authorized for the TV. If you connect to the DivX web site and register, you can download the VOD registration file. If you play the VOD registration using My Contents, the registration is completed.
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For more information on DivX® VOD, visit “http://vod.divx.com”.
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❑Support Menu
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■e-Manual
The e-Manual is built into your TV. Open the e-Manual to learn how to use your TV’s many features.
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For the detailed information about the e-Manual Screen, refer to “How to view the e-Manual” in the Users Manual.
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■Self Diagnosis
Picture Test: Use to check for picture problems. Picture test displays a high
definition picture that you can examine for flaws or faults.
Yes: Select Yes if the test picture does not appear or there is noise or distortion
in the test picture. There may be a problem with the TV. Contact Samsung’s
Call Center for assistance.
No: Select No if the test picture displays properly. There may be a problem
with your external equipment. Please check your connections. If the problem
persists, refer to the external device’s user manual.
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Sound Test: Use the built-in melody sound to check for sound problems.
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If you hear no sound from the TV’s speakers, before performing the sound test, make sure Speaker Select is set to TV Speaker in the Sound menu.
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The melody will be heard during the test even if Speaker Select is set to
External Speaker or the sound is muted by pressing the MUTE button.
Yes: Select Yes if you can hear sound from only one speaker or from neither
speaker during the sound test. There may be a problem with the TV. Contact
Samsung’s Call Center for assistance.
No: Select No if you can hear sound from the speakers. There may be a
problem with your external equipment. Please check your connections. If the
problem persists, refer to the external device’s user manual.
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Signal Information: (digital channels only) The reception quality of over-the-air
HD channels is either perfect or the channels are unavailable. Signal Information displays HD channel signal strength so you can adjust your antenna to increase signal strength and receive HD channels.
Troubleshooting: Displays a troubleshooting guide organized into four
symptom categories: Poor or Distorted Picture, Distorted Sound or No Sound, RF or PC Issues, and Other Issues. If your TV seems to be having a problem, access the trouble shooting guide for a solution.
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Alternative Software
Move
Enter
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Software Upgrade
■Software Upgrade
The Software Upgrade menu lets you upgrade your TV’s software to the latest version.
Current Version: This is the software
version already installed in the TV.
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The current version is displayed in the following format: Year / Month / Day_Version number.
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Be careful not to turn off the power until the
● The displayed image may differ depending on the model.
upgrade is complete. The TV will turn off and on automatically after completing the fi rmware upgrade. When you upgrade software, all video and audio settings you have made will return to their default settings. We advise you to write down your settings so that you can easily reset them after the upgrade.
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By USB
To upgrade By USB, follow these steps:
1. Visit www.samsung.com.
USB
2. Download the latest USB software
upgrade exe archive to your computer.
3. Extracts the exe archive to your
computer. You should have a single folder
● The position of the USB port may differ depending on the model.
with the same name as the exe file.
4. Copy the folder to a USB flash drive.
5. Turn on the TV, and then insert the USB flash drive into the USB port of the
TV.
6. In the TV’s menu, go to Support
Software Upgrade.
7. Select By USB.
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Please be careful not to remove the USB drive until the upgrade is complete.
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Alternative Software
If there is an issue with the new firmware and it is affecting operation, you can
change the software to the previous version.
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If the software was changed, existing software is displayed.
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