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Figures and illustrations in this User Manual are provided for reference only and may differ from actual product appearance. Product design and specifications may be changed without notice. Important Warranty Information Regarding Television Format Viewing ✎✎ See the warranty card for more information on warranty terms. Wide screen format PDP Displays (16:9, the aspect ratio of the screen width to height) are primarily designed to view wide screen format full-motion video.
Contents Getting Started Advanced Features yy yy yy yy yy yy yy yy Network Connection................................................ 28 List of Features.......................................................... 4 Accessories............................................................... 4 Install the Stand......................................................... 5 Viewing the Control Panel.......................................... 6 Viewing the Remote Control.......................................
Getting Started List of Features yy Excellent Digital Interface & Networking never put a space before punctuation: With a built-in HD digital tuner, nonsubscription HD broadcasts can be viewed without a cable box / STB (Set-Top-Box) satellite receiver. yy Media Play: Allows you to play music files, pictures, and movies saved on a USB device (p. 34). yy AllShare: AllShare connects your TV and compatible Samsung mobile phones/devices through a network (p. 45).
HDMI HDMI-DVI Component Composite (AV) Coaxial (RF) 01 Getting Started Input Cables (Sold Separately) VGA Install the Stand 50 inches model only See separate guide for installing the stand. (M4 X L12) or Stand (1EA) Guide Stand (1EA) Screws (9EA) Follow the steps below to connect the TV to the stand. Top view Screws (M4 X L12) Guide Stand Stand Front Screws (M4 X L12) Rear Rear 1. Connect the Guide Stand to the Stand using five screws (M4 X L12) as shown. 2 1 2.
Getting Started Viewing the Control Panel ✎✎The product color and shape may vary depending on the model. Power Indicator Speakers SOURCEE MENU y z Power Indicator P (Power) Remote control sensor Remote control sensor Toggles between all the available input sources. In the on-screen menu, use this button as you would use the ENTERE button on the remote control. Displays an on-screen menu, the OSD (on screen display) of your TV’s features. Adjusts the volume.
01 Getting Started Viewing the Remote Control ✎✎This is a special remote control for the visually impaired and has Braille points on the Power, Channel and Volume buttons. PN50C550 / PN50C590 / PN58C550 / PN58C590 POWER ON/OFF 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.
Getting Started PN50C540 / PN58C540 Turns the TV on and off. POWER SOURCE HDMI Displays and selects the available video sources (p. 14). Selects the HDMI mode directly. Press to directly access channels. Press to select additional channels (digital) being broadcasted by the same station. For example, to select channel “54-3”, press “54”, then press “–” and “3”. Returns to the previous channel. PRE-CH Cuts off the sound temporarily. MUTE Adjusts the volume. Changes channels.
01 Getting Started Connecting to an Antenna When the TV is initially powered on, basic settings proceed automatically. ✎✎Connecting the power cord and antenna. ✎✎The PDP device may interfere with an amateur radio or AM radio. VHF/UHF Antenna Antenna Cable (Not Supplied) Cable or ANT OUT Power Input Plug & Play (Initial Setup) When the TV is initially powered on, a sequence of on-screen prompts will assist in configuring basic settings. Press the POWERP button.
Connections Connecting to an AV Device Using an HDMI or HDMI/DVI cable: HD connection (up to 1080p) We recommend using the HDMI connection for the best quality HD picture. Available devices: DVD, Blu-ray player, HD cable box, HD STB (Set-Top-Box) satellite receiver.
02 Connections Using a Component (up to 1080p) or Audio/Video (480i only) Cable Available devices: DVD, Blu-ray player, cable box, STB satellite receiver, VCR R Red White Red B G R Blue Green R W R B G Audio Cable (Not Supplied) R W W AUDIO OUT R-AUDIO-L R B COMPONENT OUT PR PB Y White Yellow Video Cable (Not Supplied) Audio Cable (Not Supplied) G W Y Component Cable (Not Supplied) R Device Red W Device Y R W AUDIO OUT Y R VIDEO OUT R-AUDIO-L ✎✎When connecting
Connections Using an EX-Link Cable Connection Available Devices: External devices that support EX-Link EX-LINK: Connector for service only.
Optimal resolution is 1920 X 1080 @ 60 Hz. Mode Resolution Horizontal Frequency (KHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) Pixel Clock Frequency (MHz) Sync Polarity (H / V) IBM 640 x 350 720 x 400 31.469 31.469 70.086 70.087 25.175 28.322 +/-/+ MAC 640 x 480 832 x 624 1152 x 870 35.000 49.726 68.681 66.667 74.551 75.062 30.240 57.284 100.000 -/-/-/- VESA CVT 720 x 576 1152 x 864 1280 x 720 1280 x 960 35.910 53.783 56.456 75.231 59.950 59.959 74.777 74.857 32.750 81.750 95.750 130.
Connections Changing the Input Source Edit Name OO MENUm → Input → Edit Name → ENTERE Source List Use to select TV or an external input sources such as a DVD / Blu-ray player / cable box / STB satellite receiver. SOURCE OO MENUm → Input → Source List → ■■ VCR / DVD / Cable STB / Satellite STB / PVR STB / AV Receiver / Game / Camcorder / PC / DVI PC / DVI Devices / TV / IPTV / Blu-ray / HD DVD / DMA: Name the device connected to the input jacks to make your input source selection easier.
Channel Menu Icons c * ) ¦¦ Seeing Channels Channel List Add, delete or set Favorite channels and use the program guide for digital broadcasts. CH LIST OO MENUm → Channel → Channel List → ENTERE Select a channel in the All Channels, Added Channels, Favorite or Programmed screen by pressing the ▲ / ▼ and ENTERE buttons. Then you can watch the selected channel.
Basic Features ✎✎NOTE xx When selecting the Cable TV system: 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. xx After all the available channels are stored, it starts to remove scrambled channels. The Auto Program menu then reappears. ¦¦ Editing Channels OO MENUm → Channel → Channel List → ENTERE Channel Name Edit 1.
✎✎ NOTE ¦¦ Changing the Preset Picture Mode xx When a digital channel is selected, press the ► OO MENUm → Picture → Mode → ENTERE Programmed menu. button to view the digital program. ■■ Select All: Select all the channels in the channel list. ■■ Deselect All: Deselect all the selected channels. ✎✎ You can only select Deselect All when one or more channels are selected. Programmed (in Channel List) You can view, modify or delete a show you have reserved to watch.
Basic Features ■■ Eco Sensor (Off / On): To enhance your power savings; the picture settings will automatically adapt to the light in the room. ✎✎ If you adjust the Cell Light, the Eco Sensor will be set to Off. Min Cell Light: When Eco sensor is On, the minimum screen brightness can be adjusted manually. If Eco Sensor is On, the display brightness may change (become slightly darker or brighter) depending on the surrounding light intensity. ✎✎ ■■ No Signal Power Off (Off / 15 min. / 30 min. / 60 min.
P.SIZE 16:9: Sets the picture to 16:9 wide mode. Zoom1: Use for moderate magnification. Zoom2: Use for a stronger magnification. Wide Fit: Enlarges the aspect ratio of the picture to fit the entire screen. Available with HD 1080i / 720p signals in 16:9 mode. ✎✎ 4:3: Sets the picture to basic (4:3) mode. Do not watch in 4:3 format for a long time. Traces of borders displayed on the left, right and center of the screen may cause image retention(screen burn) which are not covered by the warranty.
Basic Features Pixel Shift (Off / On): Using this function, you can minutely move pixels on the PDP in horizontal or vertical direction to minimize after-images on the screen. Optimum condition for pixel shift ✎✎ Item TV/AV/Component/ HDMI/PC Horizontal 0~4 4 Vertical 0~4 4 Time (minute) 1~4 min. 4 min. ¦¦ Setting up the TV with Your PC Set the input source to PC. OO MENUm → Picture → ENTERE Auto Adjustment t Adjust frequency values/positions and fine tune the settings automatically.
Dialog Clarity (Off / On) ¦¦ Changing the Preset Sound Mode OO MENUm → Sound → Mode →ENTERE Preferred Language Mode (standard sound mode only) ■■ Standard: Selects the normal sound mode. ■■ Music: Emphasizes music over voices. (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. S.MODE ■■ Movie: Provides the best sound for movies. ■■ Clear Voice: Emphasizes voices over other sounds.
Basic Features ✎✎When Speaker Select is set to TV Speaker xx TV Speaker: On, External Speaker: On ✎✎If there is no video signal, both speakers will be mute. SPDIF Output SPDIF (Sony Philips Digital Interface) is used to provide digital sound, reducing interference going to speakers and various digital devices such as an A/V Receiver/Home theater. ■■ Audio Format: During the reception of a digital TV broadcast, you can select the Digital Audio output (SPDIF) format from the options PCM or Dolby Digital.
✎✎ xx If there is no music file on the USB device or the folder containing a music file is not selected, the Timer function does not operate correctly. xx When there is only one photo file in the USB, the Slide Show will not play. xx If a folder name is too long, the folder cannot be selected. xx 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.
Basic Features Canadian English: You can block TV programs depending on their Anglophone Canadian ratings. −− 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.
✎✎ 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.) Default / Service1~Service6 / CC1~CC4 / Text1~Text4: (digital channels only) The Digital Captions function works with digital channels.
Advanced Features Support Menu ¦¦ Picture In Picture (PIP) OO MENUm → Support → ENTERE PIP You can watch the TV tuner and one external video source simultaneously. PIP (Picture-in-Picture) does not function in the same mode. OO MENUm → Setup → PIP → ENTERE ✎✎NOTE xx For PIP sound, refer to the Sound Select instructions. xx If you turn the TV off while watching in PIP mode, the PIP window will disappear.
Software Upgrade can be performed by network connection or downloading the latest firmware from “www. samsung.com,” to a USB memory device. Current Version - the software already installed in the TV. ✎✎Software is represented as “Year/Month/Day_Version”. Software Upgrade Current Version 2010/01/18_000001 By USB ► By Online Alternative Software ----/--/--_------ ■■ Alternative Software (backup): Displays the Software version downloaded through By Online.
Advanced Features Network Connection You can set up your TV so that it can access the Internet through your local area network (LAN) using a wired or wireless connection. ¦¦ Connecting to a Wired Network You can attach your TV to your LAN using cable in three ways: yy You can attach your TV to your LAN by connecting the LAN port on the back of your TV to an external modem using a Cat 5 cable. See the diagram below.
Network Setup (Manual) Use the Automatic Network Setup when connecting your TV to a network that supports DHCP. To set up your TV’s wired LAN connection automatically, follow these steps: Use the Manual Network Setup when connecting your TV to a network that requires a Static IP address. How to set up automatically To get the Network connection values on most Windows computers, follow these steps: 1. Right click the Network icon on the bottom right of the screen. 1.
Advanced Features ¦¦ Connecting to a Wireless Network To connect your TV to your network wirelessly, you need a wireless router or modem and a Samsung Wireless LAN Adapter (WIS09ABGN, WIS09ABGN2, WIS10ABGN), which you connect to your TV’s back or side panel USB jack. See the illustration below.
The picture may appear corrupted or have static for some channels when the TV is connected to the Samsung Wireless LAN Adapter. If this occurs, reconnect the Samsung Wireless LAN Adapter using the extension cable included in the box with the LAN Adapter. To reconnect the Samsung Wireless LAN Adapter using the extension cable, follow these steps: ✎✎The Samsung Wireless LAN Adapter should be installed in an or interference-free area in order to avoid interference between the adapter and tuner. 1.
Advanced Features 5. If the Security/PIN pop-up appears, go to Step 6. If the Network Connecting Screen appears, go to Step 10. 6. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Security or PIN. For most home networks, you would select Security (for Security Key). The Security Screen appears. 1. Follow Steps 1 through 6 in the “How to set up using PBC (WPS)” (p. 31).
If Your TV Fails to Connect to the Internet If the other methods do not work, you need to enter the Network setting values manually. Your TV may not be able to connect to the Internet because your ISP has permanently registered the MAC address (a unique identifying number) of your PC or modem, which it then authenticates each time you connect to the Internet as a way of preventing unauthorized access.
Advanced Features Media Play MEDIA.P Enjoy photos, music and/or movie files saved on a USB Mass Storage Class (MSC) device. O MediaPlay Videos MENUm → Application → Media Play (USB) → ENTERE SUM Change Device View Devices E Enter R Return ¦ Connecting a USB Device TV Side Panel 1. Turn on your TV. 2. Connect a USB device containing photo, music and/or movie files to the USB 1 or USB 2 (HDD) port on the back or side panel of the TV. 3. When USB is connected to the TV, popup window appears.
xx The Background Music and Background Music Setting functions. xx Sorting files by preference in the Photos, Music, and Videos folders. xx The � (REW) or µ (FF) button while a movie is playing. ✎✎The Divx DRM, Multi-audio, embedded captions are not supported. ✎✎Samsung PC Share manager should be permitted by the firewall program on your PC. ✎✎When you use Media Play mode through a network connection, depending on the functions of the provided server: xx The sorting method may vary.
Advanced Features ¦¦ Screen Display Move to the desired file using the up/down/right/left buttons and then press the ENTERE or � (Play) button. The file is played. ✎✎Supports the View Devices and Home in Media Play homepage. Information: You can ascertain the selected file name and the number of files and page. Videos Movie 01.avi Movie 03.avi Movie 05.avi Sort List Section: Displays the sorting standard. Jan.10.2010 Jan.10.2010 Jan.10.2010 Movie 07.avi Movie 02.avi Movie 04.avi Movie 06.
File Extension Video Codec Resolution Frame rate (fps) Bit rate (Mbps) Divx 3.11 / 4.x / 5.1 / 6.0 1920x1080 6 ~ 30 8 XviD 1920x1080 6 ~ 30 8 H.264 BP / MP / HP 1920x1080 6 ~ 30 25 Container *.avi *.mkv AVI MKV *.asf ASF *.wmv ASF *.mp4 1920x1080 6 ~ 30 8 1920x1080 6 ~ 30 8 3GPP *.vro VRO VOB *.mpg *.mpeg PS XviD 1920x1080 6 ~ 30 8 H.264 BP / MP / HP 1920x1080 6 ~ 30 25 MPEG4 SP / ASP 1920x1080 6 ~ 30 8 Window Media Video v9 1920x1080 6 ~ 30 25 H.
Advanced Features Playing movie continuously (Resume Play) If you exit the playing movie function, the movie can be played later from the point where it was stopped. 1. Select the movie file you want to play continuously by pressing the ◄ or ► button to select it from the file list section. 2. Press the � (Play) / ENTERE button. 00:04:03 / 00:07:38 1/1 Movie 01.avi 3. Select Play Continuously (Resume Play) by pressing the Blue button. The Movie will begin to play from where it was stopped.
Playing selected video/music/photo files 1. Press the Yellow button in the file list to select the desired file. Videos 2. Repeat the above operation to select multiple files. 2 files selected /Movie 01.avi Movie 01.avi ✎✎ NOTE Movie 02.avi Jan.10.2010 Jan.10.2010 Movie 03.avi xx The c mark appears to the left of the selected files. xx To cancel a selection, press the Yellow button again. xx To deselect all selected files, press the TOOLS button Movie 04.avi Jan.10.2010 Movie 05.avi Jan.10.
Advanced Features Videos/Music/Photos Play Option menu During file playback, press the TOOLS button. Category Operation Videos Music Photos Title You can directly to another Title. > Repeat Mode You can play movie and music files repeatedly. > Picture Size (Mode1 / Mode2 / Original) You can adjust the picture size to your preference. Picture Setting You can adjust the picture setting. (p. 17, 18, 19, 20) > Sound Setting You can adjust the sound setting. (p.
What is Anynet+? t Anynet+ is a function that enables you to control all connected Samsung devices that support Anynet+ with your Samsung TV’s remote. The Anynet+ system can be used only with Samsung devices that have the Anynet+ feature. To be sure your Samsung device has this feature, check if there is an Anynet+ logo on it.
Advanced Features ✎✎NOTE xx Connect the Optical cable between the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) jack on your TV and the Digital Audio Input on the Home Theater. xx When following the connection above, the Optical jack only outputs 2 channel audio. You will only hear sound from the Home Theater’s Front, Left and Right speakers and the subwoofer. If you want to hear 5.1 channel audio, connect the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) jack on the DVD / Satellite Box (i.e.
You can make a recording of a TV Program using a Samsung recorder. 1. Select Recording. ✎✎ When there are more than two recording devices xx When multiple recording devices are connected, the recording devices are listed. Select one recording device in the Device List. ✎✎ When the recording device is not displayed, select Device List and press the Red button to search devices. 2. Press the EXIT button to exit. ✎✎ You can record the source streams by selecting Recording: (device_name).
Advanced Features ¦¦ Troubleshooting for Anynet+ Problem Anynet+ does not work. Possible Solution • • • • • • • • • • I want to start Anynet+. • • Check if the device is an Anynet+ device. The Anynet+ system supports Anynet+ devices only. Only one receiver (home theater) can be connected. Check if the Anynet+ device power cord is properly connected. Check the Anynet+ device’s Video/Audio/HDMI cable connections. Check whether Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) is set to On in the Anynet+ setup menu.
Message / Media / ScreenShare OO MENUm → Application → AllShare → ENTERE ¦¦ About AllShare Shows a list of mobile phones or connected devices which have been set up with this TV for using the Message, Media, or ScreenShare function. ✎✎The Media function is available in all mobile devices AllShare connects your TV and compatible Samsung mobile phones/ devices through a network. On your TV, you can view call arrivals, SMS messages and schedules set on your mobile phones.
Advanced Features Call Arrival Alarm Using ScreenShare Function If a call arrives while you are watching TV, the alarm window appears. Using ScreenShare, you can browse various web contents provided by the mobile phone. For example, the image below displays an access page for contents on a mobile. You can read the mobile’s files and view the phone book and calendar on the TV. Also, in the phone book, you can make a call to another person, or send to SMS.
Other Information 05 Other Information Installing the Wall Mount Attaching the Blanking Bracket When installing the TV onto a wall, attach the Blanking Bracket as shown. Blanking Bracket Installing the Wall Mount Kit The wall mount kit (sold separately) allows you to mount the TV on the wall. For detailed information on installing the wall mount, see the instructions provided with the wall mount. Contact a technician for assistance when installing the wall mount bracket.
Other Information Assembling the Cables Enclose the cables in the Cable tie so that the cables are not visible through the transparent stand. Overly rigid or thick cables can damage input jacks over long term use. Cable Tie Securing the Installation Space Keep the required distances between the product and other objects (e.g. walls) to ensure proper ventilation. Failing to do so may result in fire or a problem with the product due to an increase in the internal temperature of the product.
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. The TV-Holder Kit (Sold Separately): The parts below are included in the TV Holder kit.
Other Information 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, visit “www.samsung.com,” then click on Support, or call Samsung customer service at 1-800-SAMSUNG. Issues Solutions and Explanations Poor picture First of all, please perform the Picture Test and confirm that your TV is properly displaying the test image. (go to MENU - Support - Self Diagnosis - Picture Test) (p.
Solutions and Explanations The TV turns off automatically. • • • • Ensure the Sleep Timer is set to Off in the Setup menu (p. 22). If your PC is connected to the TV, check your PC power settings. Make sure the AC power cord is plugged in securely to the wall outlet and the TV. When watching TV from an antenna or cable connection, the TV will turn off after 10 - 15 minutes if there is no signal. There is no picture/video.
Other Information Issues Solutions and Explanations The TV is making a humming noise. • • • • Plasma TVs typically make a soft humming sound. This is normal. It’s caused by the electrical charges that are used to create the images on the screen. If the humming sound is loud, you may have set the brightness on the TV too high. Try setting the brightness lower. You can also have loud humming if the back of your Plasma TV is too close to a wall or other hard surface.
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Other Information Dimensions ■■ Front view / Side view 7 1 2 5 3 6 4 8 (Unit: inches) Model name PN50C540 PN50C550 PN50C590 PN58C540 PN58C550 PN58C590 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 47.8 43.7 24.6 23.3 28.8 31.5 2.7 11.4 54.8 50.7 28.6 24.4 32.8 35.6 2.8 13.2 ■■ Jack panel detail / rear view PN50C540 / PN58C540 PN50C550 / PN58C550 / PN58C590 / PN58C590 5 6 1 2 4 3 (Unit: inches) Model name PN50C540 PN50C550 PN50C590 PN58C540 PN58C550 PN58C590 1 2 3 4 5 6 15.7 4.5 3.4 36.5 15.
A AllShare Amplify Antenna Anynet+ AUDIO OUT Auto Adjustment Auto Volume F 45 21 15 40 11 20 21 40 21 39 8 18 47 17 Cable Tie 4, 48 Change PIN 24 Channel Menu 15 Clock 22 Color Tone 18 Component 11 Connecting to a PC 12 Connecting to an Audio Device 11 I Installation Space 48 L 24 53 M Media Play Melody Menu Transparency Mono Music 11, 41 40 13 17 18 Navigate Network Connection Network Setup E 18 14 16 17 21 21 T 14 28 29 U 17 26 17 26 22 38 27 14 21 53 6 3 Timer Title Tools Troubleshooting T
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