Contact SAMSUNG WORLDWIDE If you have any questions or comments about your Samsung TV, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center. Comment contacter Samsung dans le monde Si vous avez des suggestions ou des questions concernant les produits Samsung, veuillez contacter le Service Consommateurs Samsung. Comuníquese con SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE Si desea formular alguna pregunta o comentario en relación con los productos de Samsung, comuníquese con el centro de atención al cliente de SAMSUNG.
Important Safety Instructions Warning! Important Safety Instructions Please read the safety instructions below before installing and using the product. CAUTION This symbol indicates that high voltage is present inside. It is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any internal part of this product. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER ALL SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
A detailed User’s Manual is built into your TV. For more information about how to view this e-Manual, see page 10. Figures and illustrations in this User Manual are provided for reference only and may differ from actual product appearances. Product design and specifications may be changed without notice. Important User Information • Screen Image retention • Heat on the top of the Plasma TV • The TV is making a ‘cracking’ noise.
List of Features • • Media Play: Media Play lets you access, view, or play photos, videos, or music located on USB devices and digital cameras. e-Manual: Provides a detailed, on-screen user's manual built into your TV. (page 10) Accessories and Cables ✎ Please make sure the following items are included with your TV. If any items are missing, contact your dealer. ✎ The items’ colors and shapes may vary depending on the model.
Making Connections Connect your TV to an antenna or cable connection, and then connect your peripherals. When done, connect the power cord to the TV, and then connect the power cord to an AC wall outlet. If you are connecting your TV to a cable or satellite box using HDMI, Component, or Composite connections, you do not need to connect the ANT IN jack to an antenna or a cable connection. • • • • • • • • For the best picture and audio quality, connect digital devices using an HDMI cable.
Display Modes for HDMI Input The optimal resolution for the 4 series TVs is 1024 x 768@60Hz. For the 5 series, 1920 x 1080@60Hz. If you connect the TV to a device such as a PC or Set-Top-Box using an HDMI input, we recommend that you set the video output of that device to the optimal resolution of the TV. If that is not possible, you can set the device to one of the resolutions listed below.
The Remote Control Buttons ✎ This remote control has Braille points on the Power, Channel, and Volume buttons and can be used by visually impaired persons. Display and select the available video sources. Turns the TV on and off. 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.) Press to access channels directly.
Changing the Input Source Source When you are watching TV and you want to watch a movie on your DVD player or Blu-ray player or switch to your cable box or STB satellite receiver, you need to change the Source. 1. Press the SOURCE button on your remote. 2. Select a desired external input source. ■■ TV / HDMI1 / HDMI2/DVI / AV / Component ✎✎You can only choose external devices that are connected to the TV. In the Source list, connected inputs are highlighted.
How to Navigate Menus Your TV’s Main and Tools menus contains functions that let you control the TV’s features. For example, in the Main menu you can change the size and configuration of the picture, its brightness, its contrast and so on. There are also functions that let you control the TV’s sound, channel configuration, energy use, and a host of other features. To access the main, on-screen menu, press the MENU (m) button on your remote. To access Tools menus, press the TOOLS button.
How to View the e-Manual E-MANUAL You can find instructions for your TV’s features in the e-Manual in your TV. To use the e-Manual, press the E-MANUAL button on your remote. Move the cursor using the right/left buttons to highlight a main category. Use the up/down buttons to select a topic, and then press the ENTERE button. The e-Manual displays the page you want to see. To change pages, use the right/left buttons.
Viewing the Contents Basic Features > Changing the Preset Picture Mode (1/1) Contents Area: Contains the topic contents if you selected a sub-menu. To move to the previous or next page, press the l or r button. ❑ Changing the Preset Picture Mode ■ Picture Mode t O MENUm → Picture → Picture Mode → ENTERE Picture modes apply preset adjustments to the picture. Select a mode using the ▲/▼ buttons, and then press ENTERE. N When connecting a PC, you can only select Entertain and Standard.
Troubleshooting If the TV seems to have a problem, first review this list of possible problems and solution. Also review the Troubleshooting Section in the e-Manual. If none of the troubleshooting tips apply, visit www.samsung.com/support or call Samsung customer Service at 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864).
Issues Solutions and Explanations Poor picture First, perform the Picture Test and to see if your TV is properly displaying the test image. • Go to MENU - Support - Self Diagnosis - Picture Test If the test image is properly displayed, the poor picture may be caused by the source or signal. The TV image does not look as good as it did in the store. The picture is distorted: macroblock error, small block, dots, pixelization. Store displays are typically tuned to digital, HD (high definition) channels.
Issues Solutions and Explanations No Picture, No Video The TV will not turn on. • • • The TV turns off automatically. • • • • There is no picture/video. • • • • • Make sure the AC power cord is securely plugged into the wall outlet and the TV. Make sure the wall outlet is working. Try pressing the POWER button on the TV to make sure the problem is not the remote control. If the TV turns on, refer to ‘Remote control does not work’ below. Ensure the Sleep Timer is set to Off in the System menu.
Issues Solutions and Explanations The picture will not display in full screen. • • • HD channels will have black bars on either side of the screen when displaying up scaled SD (4:3) contents. Black bars will appear on the top and bottom of the screen when you watch movies that have aspect ratios different from your TV. Adjust the picture size option on your external device or change the TV to full screen. Image Retention (Burn In) Issue.
Installing the Wall Mount (Optional) Wall or Ceiling Mounting If you mount this product on a wall, it should be mounted only as recommended by the manufacturer. Unless it is correctly mounted, the product may slide or fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Installing the Wall Mount Kit The wall mount kit (sold separately) lets you mount the TV on the wall.
Securing the TV to the Wall Caution: Pulling, pushing, or climbing on the TV may cause the TV to fall. In particular, ensure your children do not hang over or destabilize the TV. Doing so may cause the TV to tip over, causing serious injuries or death. Follow all safety precautions provided in the included Safety Flyer with your TV. For added stability and safety, you can purchase and install the anti-fall device as described below.
Anti-theft Kensington Lock License A Kensington Lock is a device you can use to physically fix your TV in place when using it in a public place. You wrap the Kensington Lock’s cable around a large, immobile object and then attach the lock to the Kensington slot on the back of the TV. The appearance and locking method may differ from the illustration below depending on the manufacturer. Refer to the manual provided with the Kensington Lock for additional information on proper use.
Specifications Environmental Considerations Operating Temperature Operating Humidity Storage Temperature Storage Humidity 50°F to 104°F (10°C to 40°C) 10% to 80%, non-condensing -4°F to 113°F (-20°C to 45°C) 5% to 95%, non-condensing PN43F4500 PN43F4550 Model Name PN51F4500 PN51F4550 Display Resolution 1024 X 768 Screen Size (Diagonal) 43” Class (43.0 measured diagonally) 51” Class (50.
JACK PANEL DETAIL / REAR VIEW 5 HDMI IN 2 (DVI) 1 4 2 USB (5V 0.5A) AUDIO HDMI IN 1 (STB) 6 COMPONENT / AV IN VIDEO 3 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) (Unit: inches) Model name 1 2 3 4 5 6 PN43F4500/PN43F4550 16.8 1.3 2.5 28.4 15.7 15.7 PN51F4500/PN51F4550 19.5 1.4 3.1 35.0 15.7 15.7 PN51F5300/PN51F5350 19.5 1.4 3.1 35.0 15.7 15.7 PN60F5300/PN60F5350/ 20.4 1.0 6.7 42.0 23.6 15.7 PN64F5300/PN64F5350 21.8 1.7 6.9 42.8 23.6 15.
Supported Subtitle Formats • • External Internal Name File extension Name Container Format MPEG-4 timed text .ttxt Xsub AVI Picture Format SAMI .smi SubStation Alpha MKV Text Format SubRip .srt Advanced SubStation Alpha MKV Text Format SubViewer .sub SubRip MKV Text Format Micro DVD .sub or .txt MPEG-4 Timed text MP4 Text Format SubStation Alpha .ssa Advanced SubStation Alpha .ass Powerdivx .
Warranty Information SAMSUNG BRAND PRODUCTS LIMITED WARRANTY TO ORIGINAL PURCHASER This SAMSUNG brand product, as supplied and distributed by SAMSUNG and delivered new, in the original carton to the original consumer purchaser, is warranted by SAMSUNG against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship for period of: (90 Days Parts and Labor for Commercial Use) Categories Parts Labor 1 Year 1 Year Size 39”and Larger LCD/LED TV 37”and Smaller Plasma Display Projector (Excluding Lamp **) PICO &