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Contents Channel Menu Advanced Features Preference Features • Using the Channel Menu 1 • Wired Network Connection 51 • 3D 139 • Memorizing Channels 17 • Wireless Network Connection 62 • AllShare™ 151 • Other Features 22 • Setting the Time 88 • Anynet+(HDMI-CEC) 157 • Blocking Programs 95 • Using the My Contents 167 • Economical Solutions 107 • Videos 177 • Picture In Picture (PIP) 109 • Music 184 • Other Features 112 • Photos 186 • Support Menu 126 • My Contents - Add
Channel Menu ❑❑ 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.
■■ Schedule Manager OO CONTENT → Watch TV → Schedule Manager → ENTERE To cancel or set Timer Viewing. Timer Viewing lets you display the channel you want at the time of your choice. Using Timer Viewing ◀ You can set the TV to display a desired channel automatically on a day and at a time of your choice. NN You must set the current time first using the Time → Clock function in the System menu to use this function.
To use Timer Viewing, follow these steps: 1. Press the ENTERE button to add a scheduled viewing. 2. Press the l / r / u / d buttons to set Antenna, Channel, Repeat, Date, and Start Time. ●● Antenna: Select the desired antenna source. ●● 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. NN The c mark indicates a day you are selected.
●● Date: you can set a desired date. NN Date is available only when you select Once in Repeat. ●● Start Time: You can set the start time you want. NN You can only schedule memorized (added) channels. NN 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.
■■ 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. OO When you press the CH LIST button on the remote control, the Channel List screen is displayed at once. ●● Added Channels: Shows all added ◀ (memorized) channels. ●● Favorites 1-5: Shows all favorite channels, arranged in up to five groups.
NN 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 L (CH Mode) to view the other groups. Press the l button to return to the Channel List. NN Using the colored and function buttons with the Channel List. ●● a Red (Antenna): Switches the mode and display between Air or Cable.
●● l / r (CH Mode): Toggles between the Favorites list (if you have added favorites using Add to Favorites) and the Channel List. ●● E (Watch / Information): Press to watch the channel you selected / Displays details of the selected program. ●● k (Page): Scrolls the Channel List to the next or previous page. Channel Status Display Icons ◀ Icon ▶ Description a An analog channel. ) A reserved program.
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. ◀ 3.
■ Channel Manager O CONTENT → Watch TV → Channel Manager → ENTERE Using Channel Manager, you can add, edit, or delete Added and Favorite channels. You can also add and edit channel names - for analog channels only. Channel Manager Added Ch. Selected items : 4 1/1 page Channel Number ● ( ) Added Ch.: Shows all added channels. ◀ ● ( ) All Channels: Shows all currently available channels. Includes channels that have not been added.
NN Using the Arrow buttons with Channel Manager 1. Highlight a channel in the first column on the left, and then press the Left arrow button. The Channel Manager sub-menu appears. 2. Use the Up or Down arrow buttons to select Added Ch., All Channels or Favorites 1 through 5, and then press ENTERE or the Right arrow button. The cursor enters the screen you selected. NN If you have no favorites in a Favorite Group, the cursor will not enter that screen.
Channel Manager Option Menu t 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 ENTERE button. A check appears next to the channel. ◀ NN You can select more than one channel by highlighting each channel with the cursor, and then pressing ENTERE.
Options ●● Watch: Watch the channel you selected. To use, select Watch on the Option menu, and then press ENTERE. ●● Add to Favorites / Edit Favorites: Add to Favorites appears if the channel 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 ENTERE button. The Add to Favorites screen appears. 2.
Using Edit Favorites to delete a channel from the Favorites List: 1. Select Edit Favorites, and then press the ENTERE button. The Edit Favorites screen appears. 2. The Favorites Group you assigned the channel to is checked. Select the group, and then press ENTERE. The check disappears. 3. Select OK, press ENTERE, and then press ENTERE again. ◀ Using Edit Favorites to move a channel from one Favorites Group to another: 1. Select Edit Favorites, and then press the ENTERE button.
●● 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. Deleting a Channel from the Channel List: ◀ 1. Select Delete, and then press the ENTERE button.
Adding a Channel to the Channel List: 1. Select a deleted channel on the All Channels list, and then press the ENTERE button. NN Deleted channels are grayed out. 2. Press the TOOLS button on your remote. The Options menu appears. 3. Select Add, press ENTERE, and then press ENTERE again. NN NOTE ◀ ●● Your TV will display all channels, including channels you deleted from the Channel Manager, on the All Channels list.
●● Deselect All: Deselect all the selected channels. NN You can only select Deselect All 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 ENTERE. All channels are selected and a check appears by each channel. You can then apply one of the other options on the Options menu to all the selected channels.
❑❑ Memorizing Channels OO MENUm → Channel → ENTERE ■■ Antenna (Air / Cable) t To select Air or Cable, follow these steps: ◀ Your TV memorizes channels and adds the memorized channels to the Channel Manager 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.
1. Push MENUm → Channel → ENTERE on your remote. 2. Select Antenna, and then press ENTERE. 3. Select the source of your TV signal, Air or Cable, and then press the RETURN button.
■■ Auto Program Scans for channels automatically and stores them in the TV’s memory. To start Auto Program, follow these steps: 1. Push MENUm → Channel → ENTERE on your remote. 2. Select Auto Program, and then press ENTERE. 3. Select Air or Cable or both by highlighting and then pressing ENTERE. NN 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 ENTERE.
5. If you selected Cable, the Cable System screen appears. Select Digital, and then press ENTERE. NN If you selected Air only, Auto Program starts. 6. Select STD, HRC, or IRC, and then press ENTERE. 7. Repeat for Analog. 8. Select Search or Next, and then press ENTERE. Auto Program starts. NN After all the available channels are stored, Auto Program removes scrambled ◀ 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 ENTERE button. 2. A message will ask Stop Auto Program? Select Yes by pressing the l or r button. 3. Press the ENTERE button.
❑❑ Other Features OO MENUm → Channel → ENTERE ■■ 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 ◀ 1. Press the ENTERE button to select Stop. 2. Press the u button to select Yes. 3. Press the ENTERE button. NN This function is only available in Cable mode.
■■ 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. NN Settings are applied to the channel you’re currently watching. ◀ NN 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.
Basic Features ❑❑ Changing the Preset Picture Mode OO MENUm → Picture → Picture Mode → ENTERE ■■ Picture Mode Picture modes apply preset adjustments to the picture. Select a mode using the up and down arrow keys, and then press the ENTERE button. NN When connecting a PC, you can only select Entertain and Standard. ◀ ●● Dynamic: Suitable for a bright room. ●● Standard: Suitable for a normal environment. ●● Movie: Suitable for watching movies in a dark room.
❑❑ Adjusting Picture Settings OO MENUm → Picture → ENTERE ■■ Cell Light / 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 ENTERE. Use the arrow keys to adjust the option value or select an option setting. When done, press ENTERE. ◀ NN When you make changes to Cell Light, Contrast, Brightness, Sharpness, Color or Tint (G/R), the OSD will be adjusted accordingly.
❑❑ Changing the Picture Size OO MENUm → Picture → Screen Adjustment → ENTERE ■■ Screen Adjustment Screen Adjustment provides various picture size and aspect ratio options. Select an option using the up and down arrow keys, and the press ENTERE. Use the arrow keys to select an option in the sub-menu, and then press ENTERE. ◀ ●● Picture Size: If you have a cable box or satellite receiver, it may have its own set of screen sizes as well.
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. NN Available with HD 1080i / 720p signals in 16:9 mode. 4:3: Sets the picture to (4:3) mode. For analog TV programs. NN Do not set your TV to 4:3 format for a long time.
NN To use the Position function after selecting Zoom1, Zoom2 or Wide Fit, follow these steps: 1. Press the d button to select Position. 2. Press the ENTERE button. 3. Press the u or d button to move the picture up or down. 4. Press the ENTERE button. ◀ 5. Select Close by pressing the d and r buttons sequentially. To reset the picture position, press Reset. NN If you want to reset the pictures to its original position, select Reset in the Position screen, and then press ENTERE.
NN 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 d button to select Position. 2. Press the ENTERE button. 3. Press the u, d, l or r button to move the picture. 4. Press the ENTERE button. 5. Select Close by pressing the d and r buttons sequentially. ◀ NN If you want to reset the pictures to its original position, select Reset in the Position screen.
●● 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.
❑❑ Changing the Picture Options ■■ Advanced Settings OO MENUm → Picture → Advanced Settings → ENTERE ◀ Advanced Settings are available in the Standard and Movie modes. When connecting a PC, you can only make changes to Gamma and White Balance. They are not available when you are watching a digital channel. To use, select an option using the up and down arrow keys, and then press ENTERE. Use the arrow keys to change a value or setting, and then press ENTERE.
●● 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. ●● 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. ●● White Balance: Adjusts the color temperature for a more natural picture. 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 its default settings. ◀ ●● Flesh Tone: Emphasizes pink “Flesh Tone.” ●● Edge Enhancement (Off / On): Emphasizes object boundaries.
■■ Picture Options OO MENUm → Picture → Picture Options → ENTERE Select an option using the up and down arrow keys, and then press ENTERE. Use the arrow keys to change the setting, and then press ENTERE. NN When connecting a PC, you can only make changes to Color Tone.
●● 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. NN 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. ◀ NN Only available for analog channels.
●● HDMI Black Level (Low / Normal): Lets you select the black level on the screen to adjust the screen depth. NN Available only in HDMI mode. ●● Film Mode (Off / Auto1 / Auto2 / Cinema Smooth for PDP 550 Series and above ): Sets the TV so that it senses and then processes film signals from all sources automatically and adjusts the picture for optimum quality. The Cinema Smooth function is only activated when the TV inputs an HDMI 24Hz signal.
■■ Reset Picture (OK / Cancel) Resets your current picture mode to its default settings.
❑❑ Using the TV with Your PC Set the input source to PC. ■■ Auto Adjustment t OO MENUm → Picture → Auto Adjustment → ENTERE Automatically adjusts the picture’s frequency, position, and fine tune settings in the PC mode. ◀ NN Available in PC mode only. NN Not available if you connect your PC with an HDMI to DVI cable.
■■ PC Screen Adjustment OO MENUm → Picture → Screen Adjustment → PC Screen Adjustment → ENTERE NN Available in PC mode only. ●● Coarse / Fine: Removes or reduces picture noise. If the noise is not removed ◀ 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.
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. NN 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.
1. On your PC, click “Control Panel” on the Windows start menu. 2. Click “Appearance and Themes” in the “Control Panel” window, A display dialogbox 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.
❑❑ Changing the Preset Sound Modes OO MENUm → Sound → Sound Mode → ENTERE ■■ Sound Mode t Use the up and down arrow keys to select an option, and then press ENTERE. ●● 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.
❑❑ Adjusting Sound Settings OO MENUm → Sound → ENTERE ■■ Sound Effect NN If Speaker Select is set to External Speaker, Sound Effect is disabled. ●● SRS TruSurround HD (Off / On) (standard sound mode only) ◀ This function provides a virtual 5.1 channel surround sound experience through a pair of speakers using HRTF (Head Related Transfer Function) technology.
●● Equalizer The Equalizer displays a series of sliders. Use the up and down arrow keys to select a slider. Use the left and right arrow keys to change the slider’s value. To Reset the Equalizer, select Reset and press ENTERE, then press ENTERE again. To exit, select Close, and then press ENTERE. Equalizer is available in the standard sound mode only. ●● Balance L/R: Adjusts the balance between the right and left speaker.
■■ Broadcast Audio Options ●● Preferred Language (digital channels only) Use the up and down arrow keys to select a language, and then press ENTERE. Digital-TV broadcasts can simultaneously transmit many audio tracks (for example, simultaneous translations of the program into foreign languages). ◀ NN You can only select a language from among the ones being broadcasted.
●● Multi-Track Sound (MTS) t (analog channels only) Select an option using the up and down arrow keys, and the press ENTERE. 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. NN Depending on the program being broadcast, you can listen to Mono, Stereo, or SAP.
■■ 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: You can select the Digital Audio output (SPDIF) format. NN The available Digital Audio output (SPDIF) format may differ depending on the input source.
■■ 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. NN When you set Speaker Select to External Speaker, the TV’s speakers are ◀ turned off. You will hear sound through the external speakers only.
●● 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. NN To use the volume control of a connected source device, set Auto Volume ◀ to Off.
■■ Reset Sound (OK / Cancel) Reset all sound settings to the factory defaults. Select Reset, press ENTERE, select OK on the pop-up, and then press ENTERE again.
Preference Features ❑❑ Wired Network Connection ■■ Connecting to a Wired Network for PDP 550 Series and above There are three ways to attach your TV to your LAN using cable: ●● 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 LAN cable. See the diagram below.
●● You can attach your TV to your LAN by connecting the LAN port on the back of your TV to a IP Sharer (router) which is connected to an external modem. Use LAN cable for the connection. See the diagram below.
●● Depending on how your network is configured, you may be able to attach your TV to your LAN by connecting the LAN port on the back of your TV directly to a network wall outlet using a LAN cable. See the diagram below. Note that the wall outlet is attached to a modem or router elsewhere in your house.
●● If you have a Dynamic Network, you should use an ADSL modem or router that supports the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). Modems and routers that support DHCP automatically provide the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS values your TV needs to access the Internet so you do not have to enter them manually. Most home networks are Dynamic Networks. ◀ Some networks require a Static IP address.
■■ Network Settings OO MENUm → Network → Network Settings → ENTERE Set up your network connection so you can use various Internet services such as My Contents, AllShare™ and perform software upgrades. ■■ Network Status OO MENUm → Network → Network Status → ENTERE ◀ Lets you check the current network and Internet status. ■■ AllShare Settings OO MENUm → Network → AllShare Settings → ENTERE Lets you select whether to use media functions on the network.
■■ Automatic Network Setup Use the Automatic Network Setup when connecting your TV to a network that supports DHCP. To set up your TV’s cable network connection automatically, follow these steps: How to set up automatically 1. Go to the Network Settings screen. Network Settings Select a network connection type. ◀ (MENUm → Network → Network Settings → ENTERE) Wireless(General) 2. Select Wired, and then press ▶ Wired WPS(PBC) Connect to the network using LAN cable.
NN If the connection process fails, check the Network Settings Wired network and Internet connection completed. LAN port connection. MAC Address NN If the automatic process cannot find the network connection values or if you want to set the connection manually, go to the next secton, Manual Network Setup. 00:40:30:30:20:10 IP Address 192.168.10.21 Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 Gateway 192.168.10.1 DNS Server 203.248.252.2 Internet is connected successfully.
■■ Manual Network Setup Use the Manual Network Setup when connecting your TV to a network that requires a Static IP address. Getting the Network Connection Values To view the Network connection values on most Windows computers, follow these steps: 1. Right click the Network icon on the bottom right of the screen. ◀ 2. In the pop-up menu that appears, click Status. 3. On the dialog that appears, click the Support tab. 4. On the Support Tab, click the Details button.
How to set up manually To set up your TV’s cable network connection manually, follow these steps: 1. Go to the Network Settings screen. (MENUm → Network → Network Settings → ENTERE) 2. Select Wired, press ENTERE, then press ENTERE again. The network test screen appears and the verification process starts. ◀ 3. Press ENTERE. The verification process stops. Select IP Settings on network test screen. The IP Settings screen appears. English IP Settings Internet Protocol Setup : Manual ► IP Address . .
4. In the top entry field, press ENTERE, and then set IP Mode to Manual. 5. Press the d button on your remote to go to the IP Address entry field, and then press ENTERE. 6. Enter the first portion of the IP Address (for example, 105) into the first entry field using the number keys on your remote. Press the right arrow button to go to the next field. ◀ 7. Enter the next portion of the IP Address. Press the right arrow button to go to the next field.
8. Repeat the entry process for each field in the IP Address. NN If you make a mistake when entering a number, re-enter the number to correct it. You can also press the up or down arrow button to change the number one unit at a time. 9. When done entering the IP Address, press ENTERE. 10. Press the down arrow key to go to the Subnet Mask fields, and then press ENTERE. ◀ 11. Repeat the same entry process for Subnet Mask, Gateway, and DNS Server. 12.
❑❑ Wireless Network Connection ■■ Connecting to a Wireless Network for PDP 550 Series and above To connect your TV to your wireless network, you need a wireless router or modem and a Samsung Wireless LAN adapter (WIS09ABGN, WIS09ABGN2, or WIS10ABGN), which you connect to your TV’s back or side panel USB jack. See the illustration below.
Samsung’s Wireless LAN adapter is sold separately and is offered by select retailers, Ecommerce sites, and Samsungparts.com. Samsung’s Wireless LAN adapter supports the IEEE 802.11a/b/c and n communication protocols. Samsung recommends using IEEE 802.11n. When you play video over a network connection, the video may not be played smoothly. NN NOTE ●● You must use the “Samsung Wireless LAN adapter” (WIS09ABGN, WIS09ABGN2, or WIS10ABGN) to use a wireless network.
●● Select a channel for the wireless IP sharer that is not currently being used. If the channel set for the wireless IP sharer is currently being used by another device nearby, this will result in interference and communication failure. ●● Your TV supports the following wireless security systems only: –– Authentication Mode : WEP, WPAPSK, WPA2PSK –– Encryption Type : WEP, AES ●● If you select the Pure High-throughput (Greenfield) 802.
●● If your AP supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup), you can connect to the network via PBC (Push Button Configuration) or PIN (Personal Identification Number). WPS will automatically configure the SSID and WPA key in either mode. ●● If your router, modem, or device is not certified, it may not connect to the TV via the “Samsung Wireless LAN adapter.” ●● Ensure the TV is turned off before you connect the Samsung Wireless LAN adapter.
●● Connection Methods: You can setup the wireless network connection in five ways: –– Auto Setup (Using the Auto Network Search function) –– Manual Setup –– WPS(PBC) –– One Foot Connection –– Plug & Access ◀ ●● The TV may not recognize the Samsung Wireless LAN adapter if it is connected to the TV using a USB hub or USB extension cable other than the cable supplied.
Notice The picture may appear corrupted or have static on some channels when the TV is connected to the Samsung Wireless LAN adapter. If this occurs, connect the Samsung Wireless LAN adapter using a USB cable in a place that is not affected by radio interference. To connect the Samsung Wireless LAN adapter using the extension cable, follow these steps: ◀ 1. Connect the extension cable to the USB port. ▶ 2. Connect the extension cable and Samsung Wireless LAN adapter. 3.
■■ Automatic Network Setup ◀ Most wireless networks have an optional security system that requires devices that access the network to transmit an encrypted security code called an Access or Security Key. The Security Key is based on a Pass Phrase, typically a word or a series of letters and numbers of a specified length you were asked to enter when you set up security for your wireless network.
3. The Network function searches for available wireless networks. When done, it displays a list of the available networks. 4. In the list of networks, press the u or d button to select a network, and then press the ENTERE button twice. NN If the wireless router is set to Hidden (Invisible), you have to select Add Network and enter the correct Network Name (SSID) and Security key to establish the connection. ◀ 5. If the Enter Security Key screen appears, go to step 6.
6. If the wireless router has security, enter the Security key (Security key or PIN). NN When you enter the Security key (Security key or PIN), use u / d / l / r buttons on your remote to select number/characters. Press ENTERE button to enter the characters. Network Settings Enter security key.
7. When done, use the right arrow button to move the cursor to Done, and then press ENTERE. 8. The network test screen appears and the verification process starts. When the connection has been verified, the “Internet connection successful.” message appears. NN If the network does not accept the Security key (Security key or PIN), select Retry or select IP Settings to enter the settings manually. ◀ NN If you want to set up the connection manually, select IP Settings.
■■ Manual Network Setup Use Manual Network Setup when connecting your TV to a network that requires a Static IP address or if the automatic connection process has failed. Getting the Network Connection Values To view the Network connection values on most Windows computers, follow these steps: 1. Right click the Network icon on the bottom right of the screen. ◀ 2. In the pop-up menu that appears, click Status. 3. On the dialog that appears, click the Support tab. 4.
How to set up manually To set up your TV’s cable network connection manually, follow these steps: 1. Go to the Network Settings screen. (MENUm → Network → Network Settings → ENTERE) 2. Select Wireless (General), and then press the ENTERE button. 3. The Network function searches for available wireless networks. When done, it displays a list of the available networks. ◀ 4. In the list of networks, press the u or d button to select a network, and then press the ENTERE button twice.
5. If the Enter Security key screen appears, go to step 6. If you selected an AP or wireless router that does not have security, go to step 8. 6. Enter the Security key (Security key or PIN). NN When you enter the Security key (Security key or PIN), use the u / d / l /r buttons on your remote to select number/characters. Press ENTER to enter the characters. NN You can also enter numbers by pressing the number buttons on your ◀ remote.
7. When done, use the r button to move the cursor to Done, and then press the ENTERE button. 8. The network test screen appears and the verification process starts. Press ENTERE to cancel. Select IP Settings on network test screen. The IP Settings screen appears. 9. On the top, press ENTERE, and then set IP Mode to Manual. ◀ 10. Press the d button on your remote to go to the IP Address entry field, and then press ENTERE. 11.
13. Repeat the entry process for each field in the IP Address. NN If you make a mistake when entering a number, re-enter the number to correct it. You can also press the u or d button to change the number one unit at a time. 14. When done entering the IP Address, press ENTERE. 15. Press the d button to go to the Subnet Mask fields, and then press ENTERE. ◀ 16. Repeat the same entry process for Subnet Mask, Gateway, and DNS Server. 17. When done, select OK at the bottom of the page, and then press ENTERE.
■■ WPS(PBC) Network Setup How to set up using WPS(PBC) If your router has a WPS(PBC) button, follow these steps: 1. Go to Network Settings screen. (MENUm → Network → Network Settings → ENTERE). 2. Select the WPS(PBC) and press ENTERE, then press ENTERE again. ◀ 3. Press the WPS(PBC) button on your router within 2 minutes. Your TV automatically acquires all the network setting values it needs and connects to your network. Network Settings Select a network connection type.
■■ Ad Hoc Network Setup You can connect to a mobile device that supports Ad-hoc connections - without going through a wireless router - using the “Samsung Wireless LAN adapter”. After you connect the TV to a mobile device, you can use files on the device or connect to the internet using the AllShare or My Contents function. How to connect to using Ad hoc ◀ 1. Go to Network Settings screen. (MENUm → Network → Network Settings → ENTERE). 2.
4. Select OK, and press ENTERE. The TV searches for the mobile device. 5. When the TV finishes searching for mobile devices, input the generated Network Name (SSID) and Security Key into the device you want to connect. NN If network does not operate normally, check the Network Name (SSID) and Security Key again. An incorrect Security key may cause a malfunction. NN If a device is connected once, it is added to the Network Setting list.
■■ One Foot Connection Network Setup The One Foot Connection function lets you connect your Samsung TV automatically to a Samsung wireless Router. If your wireless router does not support One Foot Connection, you must connect using one of the other methods. NN You can check for equipment that supports One Foot Connection on www. samsung.com.
How to set up using One Foot Connection Turn on the power of wireless router and TV. 1. Turn on the router and TV. Network Settings Select a network connection type. 2. Go to Network Settings screen. (MENUm → Network → Network Settings → ENTERE). Wired Wireless(General) 3. Select the One Foot Connection, and press ENTERE, then press ENTERE again. WPS(PBC) One Foot Connection Connect to the wireless network automatically if your access point supports One Foot Connection.
NN If One Foot Connection does not connect your TV to your router, a popup window appears on the screen notifying you of the failure. If you want to try using One Foot Connection again, reset the wireless router, disconnect the Samsung Wireless LAN adapter and then try again from Step1. 5. The network test screen appears, and network set up is done. 6. Move the wireless Router to a desired location.
■■ Plug & Access Network Setup The Plug & Access function lets you easily connect your Samsung TV to your Samsung wireless router by using a USB memory stick to transfer the setup information from the router to the TV. If your non-Samsung wireless router does not support Plug & Access, you must connect using one of the other methods. NN You can check for equipment that supports Plug & Access on www.samsung. com.
How to set up using Plug & Access function 1. Turn on the Samsung wireless router and your TV. 2. Insert a USB memory stick into the USB port in your Samsung wireless router. Check the router’s LED’s to make sure it is on (Blinking → On). 3. Take the USB memory stick out of the router, and then insert it into a USB port on your Samsung TV. The memory stick downloads the connection information. 4. Wait until the connection is automatically established.
5. The network test screen appears, and the network setup is done. 6. Place the wireless router in a desired location. NN If the router’s settings change or you install a new wireless router, you must perform the Plug & Access procedure again, beginning from Step 1.
Priority QOS Samsung wireless routers are optimized to stream HD AV to Samsung DTVs. This Priority QOS function is unique to Samsung wireless routers. You can connect a Samsung wireless router to many devices, such as laptops, mobile phones, BD players etc. But, when you connect a Samsung TV to a Samsung wireless router, the Samsung wireless router gives the Samsung TV a priority connection. ◀ This ensures you get the highest quality streaming contents and the fastest throughput speed.
If Your TV Fails to Connect to the Internet 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. As your TV has a different MAC address, your ISP can not authenticate its MAC address, and your TV can not connect.
❑❑ Setting the Time OO MENUm → System →Time → ENTERE ■■ Time OO The current time will appear every time you press the INFO button. ●● Clock: Setting the clock to use the various various timer features of the TV. NN 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.
Manual: Set the current time manually. NN 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. NN Select Clock Set. Select Date or Time, and then press ENTERE. Use ◀ 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 to the next. Press ENTERE when done.
–– DST (Off / On): Switches the DST (Daylight Saving Time) function on or off. NN This function is only available when the Clock Mode is set to Auto. –– Time Zone: Select your time zone. NN This function is only available when the Clock Mode is set to Auto. Using the Sleep Timer OO MENUm → System → Time → Sleep Timer → ENTERE ◀ ●● Sleep Timer t: Automatically shuts off the TV after a preset period of time (30, 60, 90, 120, 150 and 180 minutes).
Setting the On / Off Timer OO MENUm → System → Time → ENTERE ●● Set On Timer so that your TV turns on automatically at a time and on a day of your choosing. ●● On Timer: You can set up three separate On ◀ Timer configurations. (On Timer 1, On Timer 2, On Timer 3) NN You must set the clock before you can use On Timer.
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. ◀ 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.
NN 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.
●● Off Timer: You can set up three separate Off Timer configurations. (Off Timer 1, Off Timer 2, Off Timer 3) NN 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. Off Timer 1 Setup Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Once Off Time 04 00 am L Move U Adjust E Enter R Return ●● The displayed image may differ depending on the model.
❑❑ Blocking Programs OO MENUm → System → Security → ENTERE ■■ 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.
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 / TVMA: Mature audience The following categories are on top: ◀ –– ALL: Lock all TV ratings.
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 subratings (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. NN To unblock a category, click the lock. To unblock all the categories in a row, click the lock under ALL. NN 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. 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.
NN To block certain content, you select a lock, and press ENTERE (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. NN To unblock a category, click the lock.
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.
NN To block certain content, you select a lock, and press ENTERE (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. NN To unblock a category, click the lock.
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.
NN To block certain content, you select a lock, and press ENTERE (That is, 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. NN To unblock a category, click the lock. ◀ Downloadable U.S.
NN 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.
●● 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. 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.
❑❑ Economical Solutions ■■ Eco Solution OO MENUm → System → Eco Solution → ENTERE ●● Energy Saving (Off / Low / Medium / High / Picture Off): Lets you adjusts the 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 the volume button to turn on the screen. ◀ ●● Eco Sensor (Off / On): To enhance your power savings, the picture settings will automatically adapt to the light in the room.
Min Cell Light: When Eco sensor is On, you can manually adjust the minimum screen brightness. NN If Eco Sensor is On, the display brightness may change (become slightly darker or brighter) depending on the surrounding light intensity. You can control the screen’s minimum brightness with the Min Backlight function. ●● 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.
❑❑ Picture In Picture (PIP) OO MENUm → System → PIP → ENTERE ■■ PIP t ◀ 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.
NN NOTE ●● For PIP sound, refer to the Sound Select instructions. ●● The PIP function is not available in 3D mode. ●● 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.
●● 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 (ã / õ): Select a size for the subpicture. ●● Position (ã / – / — / œ): Select a position for the sub-picture. ●● Sound Select (Main / Sub): You can choose to listen to the sound from the ◀ Main picture or the Sub picture.
❑❑ Other Features OO MENUm → System → ENTERE ■■ Menu Language Set the menu language. 1. Select Menu Language, and then press the ENTERE button. 2. Choose a language, and then press the ENTERE button. ◀ NN Choose from English, Español, and Français.
■■ 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. NN 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. ◀ NN The availability of captions depends on the program being broadcast.
Default / Service1~Service6 / CC1~CC4 / Text1~Text4: (digital channels only) The Digital Captions function works with digital channels. NN 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 Styles 0 to 7. The default is Style 0.
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.
NN 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.
■■ Screen Burn Protection To reduce the possibility of screen burn, this unit is equipped with Pixel Shift screen burn prevention technology. Pixel Shift moves the picture slightly on the screen. The Time function setting allows you to program the time between movement of the picture in minutes.
●● Pixel Shift (Off / On): Using this function, you can set the TV to move pixels minutely on the PDP screen in a horizontal or vertical direction to minimize after images on the screen. NN Available Pixel Shift Settings and Optimum Settings ◀ Available Settings Optimum Settings for TV/AV/ Component/HDMI/PC Horizontal 0~4(pixels) 4 Vertical 0~4(pixels) 4 Time (minute) 1~4 min 4 min NN The Pixel Shift value may differ depending on the monitor size (inches) and mode.
●● Auto Protection Time (Off / 10 min. / 20 min. / 40 min. / 1 hour): 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. ●● Scrolling: This function removes after-images on the screen by illuminating all the pixels on the PDP according to a pattern.
■■ General ●● 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. NN Precautions and limitations for Game Mode –– Before disconnecting a game console and connecting another external device, set Game Mode to Off in the System menu. ◀ –– If you display the TV menu in Game Mode, the screen shakes slightly.
NN Game Mode is not available when the input source is set to TV or PC. NN 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. NN 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): Displays the Samsung logo when the TV is turned on. ●● TV Name for PDP 550 Series and above : Sets the TV name so you can find it easily on a mobile device. NN If you select User Input, you can type on the TV using the OSK (On Screen Keyboard).
■■ Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) For details on set up options, refer to the “Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)” instructions.
■■ DivX® Video On Demand Shows the registration code authorized for the TV. If you connect to the DivX web site and register using that code, you can download the VOD registration file. If you activate the VOD registration using My Contents, the registration is completed. NN For more information about DivX® VOD, visit “http://vod.divx.com”.
■■ Network Remote Control (On / Off) for PDP 550 Series and above Turn on/off or give permission to Samsung mobile phone devices to connect with and control the TV. You must have a Samsung Mobile phone/device which supports Network Remote Control. For more details, refer to each device’s manual.
❑❑ Support Menu OO MENUm → Support → ENTERE ■■ e-Manual The e-Manual is built into your TV. Open the e-Manual to learn how to use your TV’s many features. NN For the detailed information about the e-Manual Screen, refer to “How to view ◀ the e-Manual” in the Users Manual.
■■ 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.
●● Sound Test: Use the built-in melody to check for sound problems. NN 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, and then try the speakers again. NN You will hear the melody during the test even if you have set Speaker Select to External Speaker or have muted the sound by pressing the MUTE button.
●● 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.
■■ 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. Software Upgrade Current Version 2011/01/18_000001 By USB Alternative Software ----/--/--_----- NN The current version is displayed in the ◀ following format: Year / Month / Day_ Version number. E Enter R Return ●● The displayed image may differ depending on the model.
Upgrading to the Latest Version You can upgrade in three ways: ●● By USB ●● By Online ●● By Standby Mode Upgrade The three methods are explained in the following pages. ◀ NN Be careful not to turn off the power until the upgrade is complete. The TV will turn off and on automatically after completing the firm ware upgrade. When you upgrade software, all video and audio settings you have made will return to their default settings.
By USB To upgrade by USB, follow these steps: USB 1. Visit www.samsung.com. 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 with the same name as the exe file. ●● The displayed image may differ depending on the model. 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.
By Online for PDP 550 Series and above The By Online function lets you download the upgrade software directly from the Internet into your TV and then upgrade the software in one operation. To use By Online, you must have configured your TV to connect to your network and the TV must be connected to the Internet. See the Network Connection instructions. To upgrade by Online, follow these steps: ◀ 1. Select By Online, and then press the ENTERE button. The Connecting to Server message appears. 2.
3. When the download is complete, the Upgrade Query window appears with three choices: Upgrade Now, Upgrade Later, or Don’t Upgrade. 4. If you select Upgrade Now, the TV upgrades the software, turns off, and then turns on automatically. 5. If you do not make a selection in one minute or select Upgrade Later, the TV stores the new upgrade software. You can upgrade the software later using the Alternative Software function. ◀ 6. If you select Don’t Upgrade, the TV cancels the upgrade.
Alternative Software for PDP 550 Series and above The Alternative Software option lets you upgrade using a file the TV downloaded earlier, but you decided not to install immediately, or a file downloaded by the TV in Standby Mode (See Standby Mode Upgrade on the next page). To upgrade by Alternative Software, follow these steps: ◀ 1. If upgrade software has been downloaded, you will see the software version number to the right of Alternative Software. 2.
Standby Mode Upgrade for PDP 550 Series and above You can set the Standby Mode Upgrade function so that the TV downloads new upgrade software when it is in Standby mode. In Standby mode, the TV is off, but its Internet connection is active. This allows the TV to download upgrade software automatically, when you are not using it. Because the TV is turned on internally, the screen may glow slightly. This phenomenon may continue for more than 1 hour until the software download is complete.
2. Select On or Off. ●● Off : If you select Off, the TV will notify you with a pop up message when new upgrade software is available. ●● On : If you select On, the TV will automatically download new upgrade software when it is in Standby mode with the power off. If it downloads new upgrade software, the TV will ask you if you want to install it when you turn the TV on. ◀ NN To use the Standby Mode Upgrade function, your TV must be connected to the Internet.
■■ Contact Samsung View this information when your TV does not work properly or when you want to upgrade the software. You can find information regarding our call centers and how to download products and software.
Advanced Features ❑❑ 3D OO MENUm → Picture → 3D → ENTERE ■■ Using the 3D function ◀ This exciting new feature enables you to view 3D content. To fully enjoy this feature, you must purchase a pair of Samsung 3D Active Glasses (SSG-3100GB, SSG-3300GR, SSG-3300CR, SSG-3700CR) to view 3D video. Samsung 3D Active Glasses are sold separately. For more detailed purchasing information, contact the retailer where you purchased this TV.
IMPORTANT HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION FOR 3D PICTURES. Read and understand the following safety information before using the TV’s 3D function. [[ WARNING ●● Some viewers may experience discomfort while viewing 3D TV such as dizziness, nausea and headaches. If you experience any such symptom, stop viewing 3D TV, remove the 3D Active Glasses and rest. ◀ ●● Watching 3D images for an extended period of time may cause eye strain.
●● A responsible adult should frequently check on children who are using the 3D function. If there are any reports of tired eyes, headaches, dizziness, or nausea, have the child stop viewing 3D TV and rest. ●● Do not use the 3D Active Glasses for other purposes (such as general eyeglasses, sunglasses, protective goggles, etc.) ●● Do not use the 3D function or 3D Active Glasses while walking or moving ◀ about.
●● 3D Mode: Select the 3D input format. NN If you want to experience the 3D effect fully, put the 3D Active Glasses on first, and then select the 3D Mode from the list below that provides the best 3D viewing experience. ◀ 3D Mode Operation Off Turns the 3D function off. 2D → 3D Changes a 2D image to 3D. Side by Side Displays two images next to each other. Top & Bottom Displays one image above another. NN Some file formats may not be supported “2D → 3D.
●● 3D Perspective (-5 ~ +5): Adjust the overall 3D perspective of on-screen image. ●● Depth (1~10): Adjust overall depth. ●● L/R Change (L/R Image / R/L Image): Swaps the left and right pictures. ●● 3D → 2D (Off / On): Displays the image for the left eye only. NN This function is deactivated when 3D Mode set to “2D → 3D” or Off.
NN Support resolution (16:9 only) Resolution ◀ Frequency (Hz) 1280 x 720p 50 / 60 Hz 1920 x 1080i 50 / 60 Hz. 1920 x 1080p 24 / 30 / 50 / 60 Hz Resolution supported for HDMI PC mode The optimal resolution for the HDMI PC mode is 1920 x 1080. If the input resolution is not 1920 x 1080, the TV may not display images properly in 3D display or full screen mode.
How to watch the 3D images NN Some 3D modes may not be available depending on the format of the image source. NN To watch in 3D, you must wear 3D Active Glasses and turn the glasses on by pressing the power button. ◀ 1. Press the MENU button on your remote, use the u or d button to select Picture, and then press the ENTERE button. 2. Use the u or d button to select 3D, and then press the ENTERE button.
3. Use the u or d button to select 3D Mode, and then press the ENTERE button. 4. Using the l or r buttons on your remote control, select the 3D Mode of the image you want to view. 3D Mode U Off L Move E Enter R Return ●● The displayed image may differ depending on the model.
Supported formats and operating specifications for Standard HDMI 3D NN The 3D formats listed below are recommended by the HDMI association and must be supported by 3D TVs. Source signal format Standard HDMI 1.
Read These Notes Before Using the 3D Function... NN NOTE ●● 3D Mode is set to Off automatically when you access My Contents or e-Manual functions. ●● 3D Mode is set to its memorized configuration value automatically when you change the input source. ●● Some Picture functions are disabled in 3D mode. ◀ ●● PIP is not supported in 3D mode.
●● 3D Active Glasses from Samsung’s previous product (IR type) or other manufacturers are not supported. ●● When the TV is initially powered on, it may take some time until the 3D display is optimized. ●● The 3D Active Glasses may not work properly if there are any other 3D ◀ product or electronic devices turned on near the glasses or TV. If there is a problem, keep other electronic devices as far away as possible from the 3D Active Glasses.
●● Be sure to stay within the optimum viewing angle and TV viewing distance when watching 3D pictures. Otherwise, you may not be able to see 3D effects properly. ●● The ideal 3D viewing distance is three times or more the height of the screen. For example, if your screen is two feet high, you should sit at least six feet from the screen. We recommend sitting so that your eyes are level with the screen.
❑❑ AllShare™ for PDP 550 Series and above AllShare™ connects your TV and compatible Samsung mobile phones/ devices through a network. You can play media contents including videos, photos, and music saved on your mobile phones or the other devices (such as your PC) by controlling them on the TV via the network. NN For more information, visit “www.samsung.com” or contact the Samsung call ◀ center. Mobile devices may need additional software installation. For details, refer to each device’s user’s guide.
NN If your Samsung TV connects to a non-Samsung DLNA server, a compatibility issue may occur during video playback. NN By connecting your Samsung TV to a network via AllShare™, you can use Samsung’s original functions as follows: –– Playback of various video formats (DivX,XVID, MP4, 3GPP, AVI, ASF, MKV, etc.
❑❑ Setting Up AllShare™ for PDP 550 Series and above OO MENUm → Network → AllShare Settings → ENTERE ■■ AllShare Settings ●● Media (On / Off): Enables or disables the ◀ media function. When the media function is on, you can control Media contents play using mobile phones or other devices that support DLNA DMC. AllShare Settings Media : Off ► ▶ U Move E Enter R Return ●● The displayed image may differ depending on the model.
■■ Media Shows a list of mobile phones or connected devices which have been set up to use the Media function with this TV. NN The Media function is available in all devices which support DLNA DMC. ●● Allowed / Denied: Allows/Blocks the devices. ●● Delete: Deletes the devices from the list. NN This function only deletes the name of the device from the list. If the deleted ◀ device is turned on or tries to connect to the TV, it may appear on the list again.
Using the Media Function An alarm window appears informing you that media contents (videos, photos, music) sent from a mobile phone will be displayed on your TV. The contents are played automatically 3 seconds after the alarm window appears. If you press the RETURN or EXIT button when the alarm window appears, the media contents are not played. NN NOTE ●● The first time a device accesses your TV through the media function, a warning ◀ popup window appears. Press the ENTERE button to select Allow.
●● To turn off media contents transmissions from a mobile phone, set Media to Off in the AllShare Settings. ●● Contents may not play on your TV depending on their resolution and format. ●● The ENTERE and l / r buttons may not work depending on the type of media content. ●● Using the mobile device, you can control the media play. For details, refer to each mobile’s user’s guide.
❑❑ Anynet+(HDMI-CEC) ■■ 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. NN NOTE ◀ ●● You can only control Anynet+ devices using the TV’s remote control, not the buttons on the TV.
●● For instructions explaining how to connect Anynet+ external devices, refer to the device’s user manual. ●● You must connect an Anynet+ device using an HDMI cable. Some HDMI cables may not support Anynet+ functions. ●● Anynet+ works when the AV device supporting Anynet+ is in the standby or on status. ●● Anynet+ supports up to 12 AV devices in total. Note that you can connect up ◀ to 3 devices of the same type. ●● However, you can connect only one Anynet+ Home Theater.
–– To hear sound from the Home Theater’s Front, Left and Right speakers and the subwoofe only, connect a Digital Optical cable between the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) jack on your TV and the Digital Audio Input on the Home Theater. –– To hear 5.1 channel audio, connect HDMI cables to your Anynet+ DVD player, satellite box, etc. Then, connect the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) jack on your DVD player, Satellite Box, etc. (i.e. Anynet + Device 1 or 2) directly to the Home Theater, not the TV.
Anynet+ Menu The Anynet+ menu changes depending on the type and status of the Anynet+ devices connected to the TV. Anynet+ Menu View TV Device List ◀ Description Changes Anynet+ mode to TV broadcast mode. Shows the Anynet+ device list. (device_name) MENU Shows the connected device menus. E.g. if a DVD player recorder is connected, the disc menu of the DVD player recorder will appear. (device_name) Tools Shows the tools menu of the connected device. E.g.
❑❑ Setting Up Anynet+ OO MENUm → System → Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) → ENTERE ■■ Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) (Off / On) To use the Anynet+ Function, you must set Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) to On. NN When the Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) function is disabled, all the Anynet+ related operations are deactivated. ◀ ■■ Auto Turn Off (No / Yes) ▶ Set an Anynet+ Device to turn off automatically when the TV is turned off. NN If Auto Turn Off is set to Yes, running external devices will turn off at the same time as the TV turns off.
❑❑ Switching between Anynet+ Devices 1. Press the TOOLS button, select Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC), and then press ENTER. 2. Select Device List, and then press the ENTERE button. NN If you cannot find a device you want, press the a button to refresh the list. 3. Select a device, and then press the ENTERE button. You can switch to the selected device. ◀ NN The Device List menu appears only when you set Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) to On in the System menu. ●● Switching to the selected device may take up to 2 minutes.
❑❑ Listening through a Receiver You can listen to sound through a receiver (i.e Home Theater) instead of the TV Speaker. 1. Select Receiver and set to On. 2. Press the EXIT button to exit. NN If your receiver supports audio only, it may not appear in the device list. NN The receiver will work when you have properly connected the optical in jack ◀ of the receiver to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) jack of the TV. NN When the receiver (i.
❑❑ Troubleshooting for Anynet+ Problem Anynet+ does not work. Possible Solution •• Check if the device is an Anynet+ device. The Anynet+ system supports Anynet+ devices only. •• •• •• •• ◀ You can connect only one receiver (home theater). 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. •• Check whether the TV remote control is in TV mode.
I want to start Anynet+. •• Check if the Anynet+ device is properly connected to the TV and check if the Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) is set to On in the Anynet+ Setup menu. •• Press the TOOLS button to display the Anynet+ menu and select a menu you want. I want to exit Anynet+. •• Select View TV in the Anynet+ menu. •• Press the SOURCE button on the TV remote control and select a non- Anynet+ device. ◀ The message “Connecting to Anynet+ device...” appears on the screen.
The connected device is not displayed. •• Check whether or not the device supports Anynet+ functions. •• Check whether or not the HDMI cable is properly connected. •• Check whether Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) is set to On in the Anynet+ setup menu. •• Search Anynet+ devices again. •• Anynet+ requires an HDMI connection. Make sure the device is connected to your TV with an HDMI cable. •• Some HDMI cables may not support Anynet+ functions.
❑ Using the My Contents Enjoy photos, music and/or movie files saved on a USB Mass Storage Class (MSC) device and/or your PC. 1. Press the CONTENT button. ◀ My Contents Videos Photos Music Source 2. Press the u / d / l / r button to select the Videos, Photos, or Music, and then press the ENTERE button. N To view content on a USB device, you must plug the device into a USB jack on the TV. English Watch TV ● The displayed image may differ depending on the model.
❑❑ Connecting a USB Device 1. Turn on your TV. 2. Connect a USB device containing photo, music and/or movie files to the USB jack on the side of the TV. ◀ 3. When a USB device is connected to the TV, the Connected Device window appears. Select a connected device, and then press ENTERE. USB ●● The displayed image may differ depending on the model. The TV may display the files on the USB device automatically if it is the only device connected.
NN The USB function might not work properly with unlicensed multimedia files. NN Read this information before using My Contents with a USB device: ●● MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) is not supported. ●● The file system supports FAT16, FAT32 and NTFS. ●● Certain types of USB Digital camera and audio devices may not be compatible with this TV. ●● My Contents is compatible with the Sequential jpeg format only. It is not ◀ compatible with the Progressive jpeg format.
●● Connect USB HDDs to the dedicated port, USB 1 (HDD), only. ●● Before connecting your device to the TV, please back up your files to prevent them from damage or loss of data. SAMSUNG is not responsible for any data file damage or data loss. ●● Do not disconnect the USB device while it is loading. ●● The higher the resolution of the image, the longer it takes to display on the screen. ◀ ●● The maximum supported JPEG resolution is 15360 X 8640 pixels.
●● If a file is corrupted or the TV does not support the file type, the “Not Supported File Format” message appears. ●● If the files are sorted by Folder View, the TV can display the names of up to 1000 files in each folder. ●● The TV cannot play MP3 files with DRM that have been downloaded from a for- ◀ pay site.
●● If more than 2 PTP devices are connected, you can only use one at a time. ●● If more than two MSC devices are connected, some of them may not be recognized. A USB device that requires high power (more than 500mA or 5V) may not be supported. ●● If an over-power warning message is displayed while you are connecting or using a USB device, the device may not be recognized or may malfunction. ●● If the TV has no input during the time set in Auto Protection Time, the ◀ Screensaver will run.
●● If you use a USB extension cable, the TV may not recognize the USB device or may not be able to read the files on the device. ●● If a USB device you connect to the TV is not recognized, the files on the device are corrupted, or a file in the list is not played, connect the USB device to a PC, format the device and check the connection. ●● If a file you deleted from the PC is still found when you run My Contents, use the “Empty the Recycle Bin” function on the PC to permanently delete the file.
❑❑ Connecting to a PC through your network for PDP 550 Series and above You can play pictures, music, and videos saved in your PC through a network connection using the AllShare mode. NN For more information on how to configure your TV and connect it to your network, see ‘Network Connection’. NN To view content located on your PC, you must have connected your TV and ◀ your PC to your LAN and downloaded and installed AllShare PC Software on your PC.
NN The following My Contents functions are not supported when you are playing media from a PC connected through a network: ●● The Background Music and Background Music Setting functions. ●● Sorting files by preference in the Photos, Music, and Videos folders. ●● The � (REW) or µ (FF) button while a movie is playing. NN The Divx DRM, Multi-audio, and embedded captions are not supported. NN Set your PC firewall program so that AllShare PC Software is a permitted program.
❑❑ My Contents Selection Screen To play a file, move to the file using the l / r / u / d buttons, and then press the ENTERE or ∂ (Play) button. The TV plays the file. The My Contents screen may differ depending on the way you enter the screen. Information: Displays the selected content category (Music, for example), device (USB drive,for example), folder/file name, page, and sort criteria.. Music 1/100 pages Folder View File List Section: Displays files or folders sorted by criteria you can select.
■■ Videos Playing a Video 1. Press the l / r / u / d button to select the desired video in the file list. 2. Press the ENTERE button or � (Play) button. –– The file name appears on the top with its ◀ playing time. –– If video time information is unknown, the playing time and progress bar are not displayed. English L Jump T Tools R Return ●● The displayed image may differ depending on the model.
–– During video playback, you can search using the l and r buttons. –– You can use the π (REW), µ (FF), Pause, Stop, and Play buttons on the bottom of your remote during playback. –– Press the RETURN button to exit the movie ●● Supported Video Subitle Formats (for language subtiles, etc.) ◀ Name File extension Format MPEG-4 time-based text .ttxt XML SAMI .smi HTML SubRip .srt string-based SubViewer .sub string-based Micro DVD .sub or .
●● Supported Video Formats File Extension Container *.avi *.mkv AVI MKV ◀ *.asf *.wmv *.mp4 ASF ASF MP4 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 MPEG4 SP / ASP 1920x1080 6 ~ 30 8 Motion JPEG 640x480 6 ~ 30 8 Divx 3.11 / 4.x / 5.1 / 6.0 1920x1080 6 ~ 30 8 XviD 1920x1080 6 ~ 30 8 H.
File Extension *.3gp 3GPP *.vro VRO VOB *.mpg *.mpeg ◀ Container *.ts *.tp *.trp PS TS Video Codec Resolution Frame rate (fps) Bit rate (Mbps) H.264 BP / MP / HP 1920x1080 6 ~ 30 25 MPEG4 SP / ASP 1920x1080 6 ~ 30 8 MPEG1 1920x1080 24 / 25 / 30 30 MPEG2 1920x1080 24 / 25 / 30 30 MPEG1 1920x1080 24 / 25 / 30 30 MPEG2 1920x1080 24 / 25 / 30 30 H.264 1920x1080 6 ~ 30 25 MPEG2 1920x1080 24 / 25 / 30 30 H.
Other Restrictions NN NOTE ●● Video content will not play, or not play correctly, if there is an error in the content or the container. ●● Sound or video may not work if the contents have a standard bitrate/frame rate above the compatible Frame/sec listed in the table above. ●● If the Index Table is in error, the Seek (Jump) function is not supported. ◀ ●● You may experience file stuttering while playing a video through a network connection.
Video Decoder Audio Decoder •• Supports up to H.264, Level 4.1 •• H.264 FMO / ASO / RS, VC1 SP / MP / AP L4 and AVCHD are not supported. •• Supports up to WMA 7, 8, 9, STD •• WMA 9 PRO does not support 2 channel excess multi channel or lossless audio. •• For XVID, MPEG4 SP, and ASP: •• The WMA sampling rate 22050Hz mono is not supported. −− Below 1280 x 720: 60 frame max −− Above 1280 x 720: 30 frame max •• GMC is not supported.
Playing movie continuously (Resume Play) If you exit a movie when it is playing, you can play the movie later from the point where you stopped it. 1. Select the movie file you stopped and want to resume by pressing the l or r button to select it from the file list section. 2. Press the � (Play) or ENTERE button. } Play contiuously ◀ 3. Press the } button to select Play Continuously (Resume Play) The Movie will begin to play from where you stopped it. Resumes playing from the last viewed scene.
■■ Music Playing Music 1. Press the l / r / u / d button to select the desired music file in the file list. Music 2. Press the ENTERE button or � (Play) button. –– When the music is playing you can ◀ search using π (REW) and µ (FF) buttons. E Pause L Pages T Tools R Return ●● The displayed image may differ depending on the model. NN My Contents only displays files with MP3 file extensions. Other file extensions are not displayed, even if they are saved on the same USB device.
Playing selected music 1. Press the { (Edit Mode) button. A check box appears on the left side of all the music files. 2. Using the arrow keys, highlight a file you want to play, and then press ENTERE. NN A c appears in the check box of the selected file. 3. Repeat for each file you want to play. ◀ 4. Press the TOOLS button, and then select Play Selected Contents. NN You can select or deselect all music by pressing the Select All / Deselect All.
■■ Photos Viewing a Photo (or Slide Show) 1. Press the l / r / u / d button to select the desired photo in the file list. Play 2. Press the ENTERE button. ●● To view files manually, one at a time, ◀ press the left or right arrow buttons. ●● To start the slide show, press the ENTERE button when the file you selected is displayed. E Pause L Previous/Next T Tools R Return ●● The displayed image may differ depending on the model.
NN When you press the ∂ (Play) button in the file list, the slide show will start immediately. NN During a Slide show, press the TOOLS button to access additional functions such as Slide Show Speed, Background Music, Zoom, and Rotate. NN You can add background music to a slide show if you have music files on your USB device or PC by setting Background Music to On in the Tools menu, and then selecting music files to play. ◀ NN The Background Music cannot be changed until the BGM has finished loading.
❑❑ My Contents - Additional Functions Sorting the file list Press the } button in the file list to sort the files. Category ◀ Operation Videos Music Photos Folder View Displays the whole folder. You can view the photo by selecting the folder. c c c Title Search Sorts and displays the file title in Alphabet/Number/Symbol order. c c c Latest Date Sorts and shows files by the latest date. c c Earliest Date Sorts and shows files by the earliest date.
Category Operation Videos Music Artist Sorts the music file by artist in alphabetical order. c Album Sorts the music file by album in alphabetical order. c Genre Sorts music files by the genre. c Monthly Sorts and shows photo files by month.
Videos/Music/Photos Play Option menu When playing a file, press the TOOLS button. The Option Menu appears. Checks in the table below indicate which media the options apply to. Option Name Operation Videos Title Search You immediately load a video file you select. c Time Search You can search a video using the l and r buttons at one minute interval or entering the number directly. c ◀ Shuffle Mode You can play the music files randomly. Repeat Mode You can play movie and music files repeatedly.
Option Name Operation Videos Picture Size You can adjust the picture size to your preference. c Picture Mode You can select the Picture Mode. c Sound Mode You can select the Sound Mode.
Option Name Operation Videos Subtitle Language You can view a subtitle. You can select a specific language if the subtitle file contains multiple languages. c Subtitle Setting You can play a video with Subtitles. This function only works if the subtitles file has the same file name as the video.
Option Name Audio Start Slide Show / Videos You can enjoy a video in one of the supported languages. The function is only enabled when you play stream-type files which support multiple audio formats. Music Photos c You can start or pause a Slide Show. c Slide Show Speed You can select the slide show speed during the slide show. c Background Music You can turn background music on and off when watching a Slide Show.
Option Name ◀ Operation Videos Music Photos Zoom You can zoom into images in full screen mode. Use the ENTER button to increase or decrease the zoom. Use the arrow buttons to select the area to enlarge. c Rotate You can rotate images in full screen mode. Use the left and right arrow buttons to rotate the picture. The rotation is only temporary. c Information You can see detailed information about the played file.
Other Information ❑❑ TroubleShooting If the TV seems to have a problem, first review this list of problems and solutions. If none of these troubleshooting tips apply, visit samsung.com, then click on Support, or call Samsung customer service at 1-800-SAMSUNG. Issues Solutions and Explanations Picture Quality First, perform the Picture Test and to see if your TV is properly displaying the test image.
Issues Solutions and Explanations The picture is distorted: macro block error, small block, dots, pixelization •• The compression of video contents may cause picture distortion especially in fast moving pictures such as sports and action movies. •• A weak signal can cause picture distortion. This is not a TV issue. •• Mobile phones used close to the TV (within 3.3 ft.) may cause noise in the picture on analog and digital channels. Color is wrong or missing.
Issues Solutions and Explanations 3D The 3D Active Glasses are not working correctly. •• Make sure the glasses are turned on. •• The 3D Active Glasses may not work properly if there is any other 3D product or electronic device turned on near the glasses or TV. •• If there is a problem, keep other electronic devices as far away as possible from the 3D Active Glasses. The 3D images don’t look quite right. ◀ The batteries in the 3D glasses don’t last.
Issues Solutions and Explanations When changing channels, the picture freezes or is distorted or delayed. •• If connected to a cable box, try to reset the box. (Disconnect and then reconnect the AC cord and wait until the cable box reboots. It may take up to 20 minutes.) •• Set the output resolution of the cable box to 1080i or 720p. Sound Problem First, perform a Sound Test to confirm that your TV audio is properly operating.
Issues Solutions and Explanations The picture is good but there is no sound. •• Set the Speaker Select option to TV Speaker in the Sound menu. •• If you are using an external device, make sure the audio cables are connected to the correct audio input jacks on the TV. •• If you are using an external device, check the device’s audio output option (Ex. You may need to change your cable box’s audio option to HDMI if you have the box connected to the TV using an HDMI cable.
Issues Solutions and Explanations The speakers are making an inappropriate noise. •• Check the cable connections. Make sure a video cable is not connected to an audio input. •• For antenna or Cable connections, check the signal strength. Low signal level may cause sound distortion. •• Perform the Sound Test as explained above. No Picture, No Video The TV turns off automatically. ◀ •• Ensure the Sleep Timer is set to Off in the System menu.
Issues Solutions and Explanations RF (Cable/Antenna) Connection The TV is not receiving all channels. •• Make sure the coaxial cable is connected securely. •• Please try Auto Program to add available channels to the channel list. Go to MENU - Channel - Auto Program then select Auto and make sure the correct Cable TV signal type is set in the menu. There are 3 options (STD, HRC and IRC) No Caption on digital channels. •• Verify the Antenna is positioned correctly. •• Check Caption Setup menu.
Issues Solutions and Explanations PC Connection ◀ A “Mode Not Supported” message appears. •• Set your PC’s output resolution so it matches the resolutions supported “PC” is always shown on the source list, even if a PC is not connected. •• This is normal. “PC” is always shown on the source list, regardless of The video is OK but there is no audio. •• If you are using an HDMI connection, check the audio output setting on by the TV. whether a PC is connected. your PC.
Issues Solutions and Explanations Software Upgrade over the •• Run Network Test in the Network menu to confirm the connection. •• If you have the latest Software (SW) version already installed, SW network fails. upgrade will not proceed. Others ◀ Purple/green rolling horizontal bars and buzzing noise from the TV speakers with Component cable connection. •• Remove the left and right audio connections from the set-top-box. If the Plasma TV is making humming noise.
Issues Solutions and Explanations The picture won’t 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 on the Top & Bottom will be shown on movies that have aspect ratios different from your TV. •• Adjust the picture size options on your external device or TV to full screen. Image Retention (Burn In) Issue.
Issues Solutions and Explanations Caption on TV menu is greyed out. •• You cannot select the Caption menu if you have selected a source There is a plastic smell from the TV. ◀ connected to the TV via HDMI or Component. •• The external device’s Capton function must also be activated. •• This smell is normal and will dissipate over time. The TV Signal Information is unavailable in the Self Diagnosis menu.
◀ Issues Solutions and Explanations Your settings are lost after 30 minutes or every time the TV is turned off. •• If the TV is in the Store Demo mode, it will reset audio and picture You have intermittent loss of audio or video. •• Check the cable connections and reconnect them. •• Loss of audio or video can be caused by using overly rigid or thick settings every 30 minutes. Change the settings from Store Demo mode to Home Use mode in the Plug & Play procedure.
❑❑ Anti-theft Kensington Lock A Kenisngton 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. ◀ 1 The appearance and locking method may ●● The displayed image may differ depending on the differ from the illustration depending on the model. manufacturer.
To lock the product, follow these steps: 1. Wrap the Kensington Lock cable around a large, stationary object such as desk or chair. 2. Slide the end of the cable with the lock attached through the looped end of the Kensington Lock cable. 3. Insert the locking device into the Kensington slot on the product. 4. Lock the lock. ◀ NN These are general instructions. For exact instructions, see the Users manual supplied with the locking device. NN The locking device has to be purchased separately.
❑❑ License TheaterSound, SRS and the symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. TheaterSound technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. ◀ Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #’s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,487,535 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS and the Symbol are registered trademarks. & DTS 2.
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