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Samsung Electronics Canada Inc., Customer Service
55 Standish Court Mississauga, Ontario L5R 4B2
Call center hours of operation (Mon-Sun 9AM-12AM EST).
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Rear & Side Panel Jacks
PN50A550S1F/PN58A550S1F
1
POWER IN
2
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL)
3
AUDIO OUT (R/L)
4
PC IN[PC]/[AUDIO]
5
DVI IN (HDMI 2) (AUDIO-R/L)
6
HDMI IN 1, 2
7
ANT IN
8
COMPONENT IN 1, 2/ AV IN 1
9
EX-LINK
0
HDMI IN 3
!
WISELINK
@
AV IN 2
Video Input Performance Comparison
/
/
HDMI/DVIBest
PC/COMPONENTBetter
S-VIDEOGood
VIDEONormal
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HEADPHONE
Audio Output Performance Comparison
OPTICAL (Digital)Best
AUDIO (Analog)Normal
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Remote Control Buttons
See “Remote Control” in the owner’s instructions for details.
1
POWER
Turns the TV on and off.
2
TV
Selects the TV mode directly.
3
NUMERIC BUTTONS
Press to change the channel.
4
Press to select additional channels
(digital and analog) being broadcast
by the same station. For example, to
select channel “54-3”, press “54”, then
press “” and “3”.
5
MUTE
Press to temporarily cut off the sound.
6
VOL
Press to increase or decrease the
volume.
7
SOURCE
Press to display and select the
available video sources.
8
CH LIST
Used to display Channel Lists on the
screen.
9
TOOLS
Use to quickly select frequently used
functions.
0
UP▲/DOWN▼/LEFT◄/
RIGHT►/ENTER
Use to select on-screen menu items
and change menu values.
!
INFO
Press to display information on the TV
screen.
@
COLOR BUTTONS
Use these buttons in the Channel list
and WISELINK.
#
CC
Controls the caption decoder.
$
E.MODE
Press to select the preset display and
sound modes for sports, cinema and
games.
%
Use these buttons in the DMA,
WISELINK and Anynet+ modes.
(: This remote can be used
to control recording on Samsung
recorders with the Anynet+ feature)
^
ON/OFF
Press to backlight the buttons on the
remote.
This function is convenient for using at
night or when the room is dark.
(Using the remote control with the light
button set to On will reduce the battery
usage time.)
&
PRE-CH
Tunes to the previous channel.
*
CH
Press to change channels.
(
MENU
Displays the main on-screen menu.
)
W.LINK(WISELINK)
This function enables you to view and
play photo and music files from an
external device.
a
RETURN
Returns to the previous menu.
b
EXIT
Press to exit the menu.
c
MTS
Press to choose stereo, mono or
Separate Audio Program (SAP
broadcast).
d
DMA (Digital Media Adapter)
Use this when connecting a Samsung
DMA device through an HDMI interface
and switching to DMA mode.
For more information on the operating
procedures, refer to the user manual of
the DMA.
➢
This button is available when
“Anynet(HDMI-CEC)” is “On”. (see
page 87 of the owner's manual)
e
P.SIZE
Picture size selection.
f
FAV.CH
Press to switch to your favorite
channels.
➢
The performance of the remote control may be affected by bright light.
➢
Using the remote control to set the light button to "On" will reduce the battery usage time.
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Connecting a DVD Player or Cable Box / Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box)
Connecting to HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface)
Connect an HDMI Cable between
the HDMI IN (1, 2 or 3) jack on
1
the TV and the HDMI jack on the
DVD Player or Cable Box / Satellite
receiver (Set-Top Box).
Press the SOURCE button on the
remote control until you see the
2
Set-Top/Cable Box signal (see
“Viewing an External Signal Source”
on page 11).
Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box)
TV Rear PanelTV Side PanelDVD Player or Cable Box /
HDMI Cable (Not supplied)
➢
Please make sure the HDMI source’s (Set-Top/Cable Box) power is on before selecting HDMI from the Source List on the TV.
What is HDMI?
• HDMI, or high-definition multimedia interface, is an interface that enables the transmission of digital audio and video signals using a single
cable.
• The difference between HDMI and DVI is that the HDMI device is smaller in size and has the HDCP (High Bandwidth Digital Copy
Protection) coding feature installed.
➢
Each DVD Player or Cable Box / Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box) has a different back panel configuration.
➢
The TV may not output sound and pictures may be displayed with abnormal color when DVD Player or Cable Box / Satellite receivers
supporting HDMI versions older than 1.3 are connected. When connecting an older HDMI cable and there is no sound, connect
the HDMI cable to the HDMI IN 2 jack and the audio cables to the DVI IN (HDMI2) [R-AUDIO-L] jacks on the back of the TV. If this
happens, contact the company that provided the DVD Player or Cable Box / Satellite receiver to confirm the HDMI version, then request
an upgrade.
➢
HDMI cables that are not 1.3 may cause annoying flicker or no screen display.
1
or
Connecting to DVI (Digital Visual Interface)
Connect a HDMI/DVI Cable or DVI-
DVD Player or Cable Box /
Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box)
Audio Cable (Not supplied)
HDMI/DVI Cable (Not supplied)
TV Rear Panel
2
1
HDMI Adapter between the HDMI
1
IN 2 jack on the TV and the DVI jack
on the DVD Player or Cable Box/
Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box).
Connect Audio Cables between the
DVI IN (HDMI 2) [R-AUDIO-L] jack
2
on the TV and the DVD Player or
Cable Box / Satellite receiver (SetTop Box).
Press the SOURCE button on the
remote control until you see the
3
Set-Top/Cable Box signal (see
“Viewing an External Signal Source”
on page 11).
➢
Each DVD Player or Cable Box /
Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box) has a
different back panel configuration.
➢
When connecting a DVD Player or
Cable Box / Satellite receiver (SetTop Box), match the color of the
connection terminal to the cable.
➢
When using an HDMI / DVI cable
connection, you must use the HDMI IN
2 jack.
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Connecting to Y, PB, PR
DVD Player or Cable Box/
Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box)
2
Audio Cable (Not supplied)
Component Cable (Not supplied)
TV Rear Panel
Connect a Component Cable
between the COMPONENT IN (1 or
1
2) [Y, PB, PR] jacks on the TV and
the COMPONENT [Y, PB, PR] jacks
on the DVD Player or Cable Box /
Satellite receiver(Set-Top Box).
Connect Audio Cables between
the COMPONENT IN (1 or 2) [R-
2
AUDIO-L] jacks on the TV and the
AUDIO OUT jacks on the DVD
Player or Cable Box / Satellite
receiver (Set-Top Box).
Press the SOURCE button on the
remote control until you see the
3
Set-Top/Cable Box signal (see
“Viewing an External Signal Source”
on page 11).
1
➢
Component video separates the video into Y (Luminance (brightness)), PB (Blue) and PR (Red) for enhanced video quality. Be
sure to match the component video and audio connections. For example, if connecting the video cable to COMPONENT IN,
connect the audio cable to COMPONENT IN also.
➢
Each DVD Player or Cable Box / Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box) has a different back panel configuration.
➢
When connecting a DVD Player or Cable Box / Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box), match the color of the connection terminal to the
cable.
Connecting a Camcorder
TV Side Panel
1
S-Video Cable(Not supplied)
or
Camcorder
➢
Each Camcorder has a different back panel configuration.
➢
When connecting a Camcorder, match the color of the connection terminal to the cable.
Video Cable (Not supplied)
Audio Cable (Not supplied)
2
Locate the A/V output jacks on the
camcorder.
1
Connect a Video Cable (or SVideo Cable) between the AV IN 2
2
[VIDEO] (or S-VIDEO) jack on the
TV and the VIDEO OUT jack on the
Camcorder.
Connect Audio Cables between the
AV IN 2 [L-AUDIO-R] jacks on the
3
TV and the AUDIO OUT jacks on
the Camcorder.
Press the SOURCE button on the
remote control until you see the
4
Camcorder signal (see “Viewing an
External Signal Source” on page
11).
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Connecting a VCR
TV Rear Panel
VCR Rear Panel
Audio Cable
(Not supplied)
Video Cable (Not supplied)
Antenna Cable (Not supplied)
➢
If you have a “mono” (non-stereo) VCR, use a Y-connector (not supplied) to hook up to the right and left audio input jacks of the
TV. If your VCR is stereo, you must connect two cables.
➢
Each VCR has a different back panel configuration.
➢
When connecting a VCR, match the color of the connection terminal to the cable.
➢
When connecting to AV IN 1, the color of the AV IN 1 [Y/VIDEO] jack (Green) does not match the color of the video cable (Yellow).
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TV Side Panel
Unplug the cable or antenna from
the back of the TV.
1
Connect the cable or antenna to
the ANT IN terminal on the back of
the VCR.
Connect an Antenna Cable between
the ANT OUT terminal on the VCR
and the ANT IN terminal on the TV.
Connect a Video Cable between the
VIDEO OUT jack on the VCR and
2
the AV IN 1 [Y/VIDEO] or AV IN 2
[VIDEO] jack on the TV.
Connect Audio Cables between the
AUDIO OUT jacks on the VCR and
3
the AV IN 1 (or AV IN 2) [R-AUDIOL] jacks on the TV.
Press the SOURCE button on
4
the remote control until you see
the VCR signal (see “Viewing an
External Signal Source” on page
11).
Connecting a S-Video
VCR Rear Panel
1
S-Video Cable (Not supplied)
2
Audio Cable (Not supplied)
TV Rear Panel
TV Side Panel
To begin, follow steps 1 in the
previous section to connect the
1
antenna or cable to your VCR and
your TV.
Connect an S-Video Cable between
the S-VIDEO OUT jack on the VCR
2
and the AV IN 2 [S-VIDEO] jack on
the TV.
Connect Audio Cables between the
AUDIO OUT jacks on the VCR and
3
the AV IN 2 [R-AUDIO-L] jacks on
the TV.
Press the SOURCE button on the
remote control until you see the VCR
4
signal (see “Viewing an External
Signal Source” on page 11).
➢
An S-Video may be included with
your VCR. (If not, check your local
electronics store.)
➢
Each VCR has a different back panel
configuration.
➢
When connecting a VCR, match the
color of the connection terminal to the
cable.
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Connecting a Digital Audio System
TV Rear Panel
Digital Audio System
1
Optical Cable (Not supplied)
➢
5.1CH audio is possible when the TV is connected to an external device supporting 5.1CH.
➢
Each Digital Audio System has a different back panel configuration.
➢
When the receiver (home theater) is set to On, you can hear sound output from the TV’s Optical jack. When the TV is displaying
a DTV(air) signal, the TV will send out 5.1 channel sound to the Home theater receiver. When the source is a digital component
such as a DVD and is connected to the TV via HDMI, only 2 channel sound will be heard from the Home Theater receiver. If you
want to hear 5.1 channel audio, connect the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) jack on the DVD player or Cable/Satellite Box
directly to an Amplifier or Home Theater, not the TV.
Connect an Optical Cable
between the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
1
(OPTICAL) jacks on the TV and
the Digital Audio Input (OPTICAL)
jacks on the Digital Audio System.
When a Digital Audio System is
connected to the “DIGITAL AUDIO
OUT (OPTICAL)” jack:
Decrease the volume of the TV,
and adjust the volume level with the
system’s volume control.
➢
OPTICAL: converts the electric
signal into an optical light signal, and
transmits it through glass fibers.
Connecting an Amplifier / DVD Home Theater
TV Rear Panel
Amplifier / DVD Home Theater
1
Audio Cable (Not supplied)
Connect Audio Cables between the
AUDIO OUT [R-AUDIO-L] jacks on
1
the TV and AUDIO IN [L-AUDIO-R]
jacks on the Amplifier/DVD Home
Theater. When an audio amplifier
is connected to the AUDIO OUT
[R-AUDIO-L] jacks terminals :
Decrease the volume of the TV,
and adjust the volume level with the
Amplifier’s volume control.
➢
Each Amplifier / DVD Home
Theater has a different back panel
configuration.
➢
When connecting an Amplifier / DVD
Home Theater, match the color of the
connection terminal to the cable.
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Connecting a PC
Using the D-Sub Cable
PC
TV Rear Panel
Using the D-Sub Cable
Connect a D-Sub cable between the
PC IN [PC] jack on the TV and the
1
PC output jack on your computer.
Connect a PC Audio cable between
the PC IN [AUDIO] jack on the TV
2
and the Audio Out jack of the sound
card on your computer.
➢
When connecting a PC match the
color of the connection terminal to the
cable.
PC Audio Cable (Not supplied)
D-Sub Cable (Not supplied)
Using the HDMI/DVI Cable
PC
3.5 mm Stereo plug to 2 RCA Cable (Not supplied)
HDMI/DVI Cable (Not supplied)
2
1
TV Rear Panel
2
1
Using the HDMI/DVI Cable
Connect a HDMI/DVI cable between
the [HDMI IN 2] jack on the TV
1
and the PC output jack on your
computer.
Connect a 3.5 mm Stereo plug to
2 RCA cable between the DVI IN
2
(HDMI IN 2) [R-AUDIO-L] jacks on
the TV and the Audio Out jack of the
sound card on your computer.
➢
When connecting a PC match the
color of the connection terminal to the
cable.
➢
Each PC has a different back panel configuration.
➢
When using an HDMI/DVI cable connection, you must use the HDMI IN 2 terminal.
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Turning the TV On and Off
Memorizing the Channels
Press the POWER button on the remote control.
The TV will be turned on and you will be able to use its
features. You can also use the Power button on the front of
the TV
➢
If your TV isn’t turned on when the Power button is
pressed: Press the TV button to check if the TV mode
has been chosen.
Viewing the Menus and Displays
Your TV has a simple, easy-to-use menu system that appears
on the screen. This system makes it convenient and fast to
use the TV’s features.
The TV also displays the status of many features.
Viewing the Menus
With the power on, press the MENU button.
The main menu appears on the screen. The menu’s
1
left side has icons: Picture, Sound, Channel,
Setup, Input, Application.
Before your television can begin memorizing the available
channels, you must specify the type of signal source that is
connected to the TV(i.e., an air or a cable system).
Press the MENU button to display the menu.
Pressthe▲or▼buttontoselect
1
press the ENTER button.
Press the ENTER button to select Antenna.
Pressthe▲or▼buttontoselect
2
then press the ENTER button. Press the EXIT
Channel, then
Air or Cable,
button to exit.
Channel
Antenna
:
Auto Program
Channel List
Clear Scrambled Channel
Fine Tune
Signal Strength
Air
Air
Cable
Storing Channels in Memory (Automatic Method)
Press the MENU button to display the menu.
Pressthe▲or▼buttontoselect
1
press the ENTER button.
Pressthe▲or▼buttontoselectAuto Program,
then press the ENTER button.
2
Antenna : Air
Channel
Auto Program ►
Channel List
Clear Scrambled Channel
Fine Tune
Signal Strength
Channel, then
Displaying Status Information
Press the INFO button on the remote control.
The TV will display the channel, the type of sound, and the
status of certain picture and sound settings.
➢
The information window automatically disappears
after a few seconds. Press the INFO button once to
manually close the window.
TV #1
DTV Air
13-1
Dolby Digital
Sun, Sep 3 1:45 pm
M. Spillane’s Mike Hammer
Bonocrunch
12:59 pm - 1:59 pm
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Press the button to select an antenna connection,
then press the ENTER button.
3
➢
Air: Air antenna signal.
Cable: Cable antenna signal.
Auto: Air and Cable antenna signals.
Auto Program
Select the antennas to memorize.
Air
Cable
Auto
Move
Start
Start
Start
ReturnEnter
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When selecting the Cable TV system:
Press the ENTER button to start the auto program.
signal cable system source among STD, HRC, and
IRC, then press the ENTER button. If you have
Digital cable TV, select the cable system signal
source for both Analog and Digital.
➢
STD, HRC, and IRC identify various types of
cable TV systems. Contact your local cable
company to identify the type of cable system
that exists in your particular area. At this point
the signal source has been selected.
Auto Program
Select the cable system.
STD
Analog
Digital
The TV begins memorizing all available stations.
If you want to stop Auto Programming, press the
5
ENTER button.
HRCIRC
HRCIRCSTD
ReturnEnterMove
The Stop Auto Program? message will be
displayed. Select Yesbypressingthe◄or►
button, then press the ENTER button.
Auto Program
Stop Auto Program?
Air 10
3%
Picture Control
You can select the type of picture which best corresponds to your
viewing requirements.
Changing the Picture Standard
Press the MENU button to display the menu.
Press the ENTER button to select Picture.
Dynamic: Select the picture for high-definition in a
•
bright room.
Standard: Select the picture for the optimum display
•
in the normal environment.
Movie: Select the picture for viewing movies in a
•
dark room.
Dynamic,
Dynamic
Standard
Movie
Yes
Move
●
The TV must be connected to an antenna/cable
No
ReturnEnter
in order to receive digital TV signals. Even if a
particular channel is deleted from the memory,
you can always tune to that channel directly by
using the number buttons on the remote control.
Viewing All Channels
Press the MENU button to display the menu.
Pressthe▲or▼buttontoselect
1
press the ENTER button.
Pressthe▲or▼buttontoselectChannel List,
then press the ENTER button.
2
Pressthe◄buttontoselect
Pressthe▲or▼buttontoselectAll Channels,
then press the ENTER button. Shows all currently
3
availablechannels.Pressthe▲or▼buttonto
select a channel to view, then press the ENTER
button.
6-1 ♥SBS
All Channels
7 Air
7-1 ♥KBSD-2
9 Air
9-1♥KBSD-1
10 Air
10-1 ♥EBSDTV
11-1 ♥MBCDTV
19 Air
22 Air
Air■ Antenna ■ Zoom
■
SelectOption ►NextProgram
Channel, then
Added Channels.
TOOLS
Customizing the Picture Settings
To select the desired picture mode, follow the
“Changing the Picture Standard” instructions number
1
1.
Pressthe▲or▼buttontoselectCell Light,
Contrast, Brightness, Sharpness, Color, or Tint
value of a particular item. Press the ENTER button.
3
Press the EXIT button to exit.
To Select the Source
Press the MENU button.
Pressthe▲or▼buttontoselect
1
the ENTER button.
Input, then press
7Cell Light
ReturnEnterAdjustMove
➢
• When you make changes to Cell Light,
Contrast, Brightness, Sharpness, Color, or
Tint (G/R) the OSD will be adjusted accordingly.
• When in PC mode, Tint(G/R), Sharpness and
Color are not available.
• Each adjusted setting will be stored separately
according to its input mode.
• Cell Light: Selects the brightness of PDP Cell Light.
Contrast: Adjusts the contrast level of the picture.
•
Brightness: Adjusts the brightness level of the
•
picture.
Sharpness: Adjusts the edge definition of the
•
picture.
Color: Adjusts color saturation of the picture.
•
Tint(G/R): Adjusts the color tint of the picture by
•
compensating the red and green color
Input
Source List
Edit Name
Press the ENTER button again to select Source
List.Pressthe▲or▼buttontoselectasignal
2
source, then press the ENTER button.
TV
AV1
AV2
S-Video
Component1
Component2
PC
RefreshOption
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TOOLS
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➢
Available signal sources: TV, AV1, AV2,
S-Video, Component1, Component2, PC,
HDMI1
, HDMI2/DVI, HDMI3, USB.
➢
You can choose only those external devices
that are connected to the TV.
In the Source List, connected inputs will be
highlighted and sorted to the top. Inputs that
are not connected will be sorted to the bottom.
➢
Using the Color buttons on the remote with the
Source list.
• Red (Refresh): Refreshes the connecting
external devices.
TOOLS (Option): Displays the Edit Name and
•
Information menus.
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Troubleshooting
If the TV seems to have a problem, first try this list of possible problems and solutions.
If none of these troubleshooting tips apply, call your nearest Samsung service center.
ProblemPossible Solution
Poor picture quality.- Try another channel.
Poor sound quality.- Try another channel.
No picture or sound.- Try another channel.
No sound or sound is too low at
maximum volume.
Picture rolls vertically.Check all connections.
The TV operates erratically.Unplug the TV for 30 seconds, then try operating it again.
The TV won’t turn on.Make sure the wall outlet is working.
Remote control malfunctions- Replace the remote control batteries.
Digital broadcasting screen problem.Please check the digital signal strength and input antenna.
The image is too light or too dark.- Adjust the Brightness and Contrast.
The image is too large or too small.Adjust the Size settings.
The visual qualities of digital
channels vary.
Screen is black and power indicator
light blinks steadily.
Although the TV caption shows HD,
the visual quality is not satisfactory.
A distorted picture appears in the
corner of the screen.
A strange sound is heard.This is caused by minor systems operation and is not a defect.
Pixels are visible on the screen.There may be few bright or dark pixels on the screen. These pixels will have no impact
The "Resets all settings to the
default values" message appears.
- Adjust the antenna.
- Check all wire connections.
- Adjust the antenna.
- Press the SOURCE button.
- Make sure the TV is plugged in.
- Check the antenna connections.
- Make sure the MUTE button is off.
First, check the volume of units connected to your TV (digital broadcasting receiver,
DVD, cable broadcasting receiver, VCR, etc.). Then, adjust the TV volume accordingly.
- Clean the upper edge of the remote control(transmission window).
- Check the battery terminals.
- Make sure the remote has batteries.
- Check that the “+” and “-” ends of the batteries are inserted correctly.
- Adjust the Fine tuning.
The visual qualities of digital channels may vary depending on the original production
method(analog or digital).
- If the original production method is digital: High visual quality.
- If the original production method is analog: The digital program displayed on the
screen is originally an analog program which has been converted to digital.
The visual quality is of an SD(Standard Definition) grade.
On your computer check; Power and Signal Cable.
The TV is using its power management system.
Move the computer’s mouse or press any key on the keyboard.
On your equipment check (STB, DVD, etc) ; Power and Signal Cable.
The TV is using its power management system.
Press the Source button on the panel or remote control.
Turn the TV off and on.
The HD(High Definition) caption that appears when switching channels or when
pressing the Information button on the remote control means the selected channel is
a digital channel. If the broadcasting station converts an analog signal into digital and
transmits the signal, the visual quality may not be perfect.
If Just Scan is selected in some external devices, a distorted picture may appear in
the corner of the screen. This symptom is caused by external devices, not the TV.
on the performance of the product.
This appears when you press and hold the EXIT button for a while. The product
settings are reset to the factory defaults.
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