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User Instructions Screen Image retention Do not display a still image (such as on a video game or when hooking up a PC to this PDP) on the plasma monitor panel for more than 2 hours as it can cause screen image retention. This image retention is also known as “screen burn”. To avoid such image retention, reduce the degree of brightness and contrast of the screen when displaying a still image. Height The PDP can normally operate only under 2000m in height.
Contents Connecting and Preparing Your TV Media Play ■■ Checking Parts........................................................................... 4 ■■ Using the Stand-Base................................................................ 4 ■■ Assembling the Cables.............................................................. 4 ■■ Viewing the Control Panel.......................................................... 5 ■■ Viewing the Connection Panel...................................................
Connecting and Preparing Your TV Checking Parts Owner’s Instructions Remote Control/ AAA Batteries (2ea) Power Cord Cloth-Clean Holder-Ring (4ea) (Refer to page 40) Screw (4ea) (PS50B550 only) Cover-Bottom (PS50B550 only) Cover-Bottom / Screws (2ea) (PS58B550 only) Ferrite Core for Power Cord Ferrite Core fo Headphone Holder-Wire Cable NN Ferrite Core (Power Cord, Headphone) The ferrite core is used to shield the cable from interference.
Viewing the Control Panel Front Panel buttons NN The product colour and shape may vary depending on the model. 1 SOURCE Toggles between all the available input sources (TV, AV1, AV2, Component1, Component2, PC, HDMI1, HDMI2/DVI, HDMI3, HDMI4, USB). NN In the on-screen menu, use this button as you would use the ENTERE button on the remote control. 2 MENU Press to see an on-screen menu of your TV’s features. 3 + VOL – Press to increase or decrease the volume.
Viewing the Connection Panel TV Rear Panel ! 9 or 1 Cable Television Network or 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 8 2 NN The product colour and shape may vary depending on the model. NN Whenever you connect an audio or video system to your set, ensure that all elements are switched off. NN When connecting an external device, match the colour of the connection terminal to the cable. 1 POWER IN Connect the supplied power cord.
Remote Control You can use the remote control up to a distance of about 23 feet from the TV. NN The performance of the remote control may be affected by bright light. 1 POWER button (turns the TV on and off) 2 Selects the TV mode directly.
Installing Batteries in the Remote Control 1. 2. Lift the cover at the back of the remote control upward as shown in the figure. Install two AAA size batteries. NN Make sure to match the ‘+’ and ‘–’ ends of the batteries with the diagram inside the compartment. 3. Close the cover. NN Remove the batteries and store them in a cool, dry place if you won’t be using the remote control for a long time. NN If the remote control doesn’t work, check the following 1. Is the TV power on? 2.
Viewing the Menus 1. 2. NN The on-screen menus disappear from the screen after about one minute. Picture 3. With the power on, press the MENU button. The main menu appears on the screen. The menu’s left side has icons: Picture, Sound, Channel, Setup, Input, Application, Support. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select one of the icons. Then press the ENTERE button to access the icon’s sub-menu. Press the EXIT button to exit.
Plug & Play Feature When the TV is initially powered on, basic settings proceed automatically and subsequently. NN The Screen Saver is activated if there is no remote control key input for longer than 1 minute while Plug & Play is running. NN The Screen Saver is activated if there is no operating signal for longer than 15 minutes. 1. 2. Press the POWER button on the remote control. The message Select 'Home Use' when installing this TV in your home. is displayed.
Channel Control Storing Channels ❑❑ Country Channel You can change the desired country. NN The PIN number input screen appears. Enter your 4 digit PIN number. NN The default PIN number of a new TV set is ‘0-0-0-0’. ❑❑ Auto Store Country : Australia ► Auto Store Manual Store Full Guide Scans for all channels with active broadcast stations (and availability depends on your country) and stores them in the TV's memory. You can memorize the Antenna source.
❑❑ Full Guide / Mini Guide The EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) information is provided by the broadcasters. Programme entries may appear blank or out of date as a result of the information broadcast on a given channel. The display will dynamically update as soon as new information becomes available. Full Guide: Displays the programme information as time ordered One hour segments. One hours of programme information is displayed which may be scrolled forwards or backwards in time.
Managing Channels NN Select a channel in the All Channels, Added Channels, Favourites, or Programmed screen by pressing the ▲ or ▼ buttons, and pressing the ENTERE button. Then you can watch the selected channel. Mini Guide Default Guide Channel Using this menu, you can Add / Delete or set Favourite channels and use the programme guide for digital broadcasts. : Full Guide Channel List Channel Mode : Added Ch. Fine Tune •• All Channels: Shows all currently available channels.
Edit Channel Number (only digital channel) You can also edit the channel number by pressing the number buttons on the remote control. Sort (only analogue channel) This operation allows you to change the programme numbers of the stored channels. This operation may be necessary after using the auto store. Timer Viewing If you reserve a programme you want to watch, the channel is automatically switched to the reserved channel in the Channel List; even when you are watching another channel.
Picture Control Changing the Picture Settings ❑❑ Mode Picture You can select the type of picture which best corresponds to your viewing requirements. •• Dynamic: Selects the picture for high-definition in a bright room. •• Standard: Selects the picture for the optimum display in a normal environment. •• Eco: Selects the picture for optimum and eye-comfortable display. •• Movie: Selects the picture for viewing movies in a dark room. TT Press the TOOLS button to display Tools menu.
White Balance You can adjust the colour temperature for more natural picture colours. •• R-Offset / G-Offset / B-Offset / R-Gain / G-Gain / B-Gain: Changing the adjustment value will refresh the adjusted screen. •• Reset: The previously adjusted white balance will be reset to the factory defaults. Flesh Tone You can adjust the flesh tone to be more or less red. NN Changing the adjustment value will refresh the adjusted screen.
HDMI Black Level → Normal / Low You can directly select the black level on the screen to adjust the screen depth. NN This function is active only when the external input connects to HDMI (RGB signals). 1080 Full HD Motion Demo → Off / On Samsung' new generation PDP panels deliver stunning Full HD motion clarity when viewing fast action sports, movies, and games. NN This function is not available in PC, Game, or Media Play mode. Film Mode You can optimize the picture mode for watching movies.
Setting up the TV with your PC NN Preset: Press the SOURCE button to select PC mode. Auto Adjustment allows the PC screen of set to self-adjust to the incoming PC video signal. The values of fine, coarse and position are adjusted automatically. NN This function does not work in DVI-HDMI mode. Picture ❑❑ Auto Adjustment Brightness : 45 Sharpness : 50 Auto Adjustment ► Screen Advanced Setting Picture Options Picture Reset TT Press the TOOLS button to display Tools menu.
PC Display ❑❑ Setting Up Your PC Software (Based on Windows XP) 1. 2. 3. 4. The Windows display-settings for a typical computer are shown below. The actual screens on your PC will probably be different, depending upon your particular version of Windows and your particular video card. However, even if your actual screens look different, the same basic set-up information will apply in almost all cases. (If not, contact your computer manufacturer or Samsung Dealer.
Sound Control Changing the Sound Setting ❑❑ Mode → Standard / Music / Movie / Clear Voice / Custom Sound You can select the type of special sound effect to be used when watching a given broadcast. Mode : Custom ► Equalizer TT Press the TOOLS button to display Tools menu. You can also configure the sound mode by selecting Tools → Sound Mode.
❑❑ Auto Volume → Off / On Each broadcasting station has its own signal conditions, and so it is not easy to adjust the volume every time the channel is changed. This feature lets you automatically adjust the volume of the desired channel by lowering the sound output when the modulation signal is high or by raising the sound output when the modulation signal is low. ❑❑ Speaker Select → External Speaker / TV Speaker If you want to hear the sound through separate speakers, cancel the internal amplifier.
Function Description Configuring the Setup Menu ❑❑ Game Mode Plug & Play When the Game Mode is On Setup When connecting to a game console such as PlayStationTM or XboxTM, you can enjoy a more realistic gaming experience by selecting the game menu. Time Game Mode : Off Child Lock : On ► Change PIN Parental Lock •• Picture Mode is automatically changed to Standard and users cannot change the Subtitle mode.
❑❑ Teletext Language You can set the Teletext language by selecting the language type. NN English is the default in cases where the selected language is unavailable in the broadcast. ❑❑ Preference Primary Audio Language / Secondary Audio Language / Primary Subtitle Language / Secondary Subtitle Language / Primary Teletext Language / Secondary Teletext Language Using this feature, users can select one of the languages. The language selected here is the default when the user selects a channel.
Setting the Time ❑❑ Clock Setup Setting the clock is necessary in order to use the various timer features of the TV. NN The current time will appear every time you press the INFO button. NN If you disconnect the power cord, you have to set the clock again. Plug & Play Time Game Mode : Off Child Lock : On ► Change PIN Clock Mode Parental Lock You can set up the current time manually or automatically. •• Auto: Set the current time automatically using the time from the digital broadcast.
Source List / Edit Name ❑❑ Source List Input Use to select TV or other external input sources such as DVD players or Cable Box / Satellite receivers (Set-Top Box) connected to the TV. Use to select the input source of your choice. Source List Edit Name TV, AV1, AV2, Component1, Component2, PC, HDMI1, HDMI2/DVI, HDMI3, HDMI4, USB. NN You can choose only those external devices that are connected to the TV. In the Source List, connected inputs will be highlighted and sorted to the top.
Supported Program ❑ Self Diagnosis Picture Test If you think you have a picture problem, perform the picture test. Check the color pattern on the screen to see if the problem still exists. N Does the problem still exist with this test photo? appears on the screen.If the test pattern does not appear or there is noise in the test pattern, select Yes. If the test pattern is properly displayed, select No. • Yes : There may be a problem with the TV. Contact Samsung’s Call Center for assistance.
Media Play Connecting a USB Device 1. 2. N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N Press the POWER button to turn the TV on. TV Side Panel Connect a USB device containing photo, music and movie files to the USB jack on the side of the TV. USB Drive If you enter the Media Play mode with no USB device connected the message No external storage device found. Check the connection status. will appear. In this case, insert the USB device, exit the screen by pressing the MEDIA.
Using the Media Play Function This function enables you to view and listen to photo, music and movie files saved on a USB Mass Storage Class (MSC) device. It might not work properly with unlicensed multimedia files. ❑❑ Entering the Media Play Menu 1. Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Application, then press the ENTERE button. 2. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Media Play (USB), then press the ENTERE button. NN The Media Play menu is displayed.
❑❑ Using the Remote Control Button in Media Play Menu Button Operations ▲/▼/◄/► Move the cursor and select an item. ENTERE Select the currently selected item. Play or pause the files while playing the slide show or music files. Play or pause the Slide Show or Music file. RETURN TOOLS Return to the previous menu. Run various functions from the Photo, Music and Movie menus. Stop the current slide show, Music or Movie file. INFO Show file information. MEDIA.P Exit Media Play mode.
Viewing a Photo or Slide Show ❑❑ Viewing a Slide Show 1. Press the ◄ or ► button to select the desired photo in the Photo list. 2. Press the TOOLS button. 3. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Slide Show, then press the ENTERE button. NN All files in the photo list will be used for the Slide Show. NN During the slide show, files are displayed in order from the currently shown file. NN The Slide Show progresses in the order sorted in the Photo list.
Using and Sorting the Music List You can sort music files in the Music List by a particular standard. Press the MEDIA.P button on the remote control to display the Media Play menu. Press the ◄ or ► button to select Music, then press the ENTERE button. Press the ENTERE button to start playing music in the order selected by the user. ▶ ▶ ▶ 1. 2. 3. 1 1 Energetic NN The information of the music files is automatically set. NN If there is no title information for a music file, the filename is displayed.
Playing a Music ❑❑ Playing a music file 00:00:02 / 00:04:55 r r Geek In The Pink USB r 1. Pressing the ◄ or ► button to select a music file to be played. 2. Press the (Play)/ENTERE button. NN This menu only shows files with the MP3 file extension. Files with other file extensions are not displayed, even if they are saved on the same USB device. NN (REW) or (FF) buttons do not function during play. NN The selected file is displayed at the top with its playing time.
Picture / Music Settings Using Media Play When watching a SlideShow or listening to music using Media Play, you can set the picture and sound. ❑❑ Picture Setting 1. Press the TOOLS button during a Slide Show or while music is playing. 2. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Picture Setting. 3. Press the ◄ or ► button to select the Picture Mode (Dynamic, Standard, Eco, or Movie). 4. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to move to an item.
About Anynet+ Connecting Anynet+ Devices 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. ❑ To connect to a TV TV Anynet+ Device 1 HDMI 1.3 Cable 1. Anynet+ Device 2 HDMI 1.3 Cable Anynet+ Device 3 HDMI 1.3 Cable Anynet+ Device 4 HDMI 1.
Setting Up Anynet+ The following settings help set the Anynet+ functions. You can also display Anynet+ menu by selecting Tools → Anynet+(HDMI-CEC). Application TT Press the TOOLS button to display Tools menu. Media Play (USB) Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) ► ❑❑ Setup Anynet+(HDMI-CEC) → Off / On To use the Anynet+ Function, Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) must be set to On. NN When the Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) function is disabled, all the Anynet+ related operations are deactivated.
❑❑ Anynet+ Menu The Anynet+ menu changes depending on the type and status of the Anynet+ devices connected to the TV. Anynet+ Menu Description View TV Anynet+ mode changes to TV broadcast mode. Device List Shows the Anynet+ device list. (device_name) Menu Shows the connected device menus. E.g. If a DVD recorder is connected, the disc menu of the DVD recorder will appear. (device_name) INFO Shows the play menu of the connected device. E.g.
Listening through a Receiver (Home theater) You can listen to sound through a receiver instead of the TV speaker. 1. 2. Press the TOOLS button. Press the ENTERE button to select Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC). Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Receiver. Press the ◄ or ► button to select On or Off. 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 Optical Out jack of the TV.
Recommendations for Use Teletext Feature Most television stations provide written information services via Teletext. The index page of the teletext service gives you information on how to use the service. In addition, you can select various options to suit your requirements by using the remote control buttons. NN For teletext information to be displayed correctly, channel reception must be stable. Otherwise, information may be missing or some pages may not be displayed.
The teletext pages are organized according to six categories: Part Contents A Selected page number. B Broadcasting channel identity. C Current page number or search indications. D Date and time. E Text. F Status information. FASTEXT information.
Preparing before installing Wall- Mount on the wall Case A. Installing SAMSUNG Wall-Mount Case B. Installing other company’s Wall-Mount 1. Install Wall Mount with the torque range of 15kgf·cm or less. Make sure that parts can be damaged if the torque is out of the specified range. 2. Accessory Kit contains Holder–Ring [②] for installing other company’s Wall-Mount on Samsung TV. (Case B) NN Screw down the hole [①] when installing wall-mount on the wall.
경고 주의 Securing the TV to the Wall 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 on the included Safety Flyer. For added stability, install the anti-fall device for safety purposes, as follows. 주의 경고 Wall Wall To avoid the TV from falling 1.
Troubleshooting If the TV seems to have a problem, first try this list of possible problems and solutions. Problem Possible Solution Picture Quality First of all, please perform the Picture Test to confirm that your TV is properly displaying test image. * Go to Menu → Support → Self Diagnosis → Picture test If the test image is properly displayed, the poor picture may caused by the source or signal. TV image does not look as good as it did in the store.
Problem Possible Solution No Picture, No Video TV won't turn on. TV turns off automatically. No picture/Video. •• Make sure the AC power cord is plugged in securely to the wall outlet and the TV. •• Make sure the wall outlet is working. •• Try pressing the Power button on the TV to make sure the remote is working properly. If the TV turns on, it may be caused by Remote Control. To fix the Remote problem, refer to "Remote control does not work" below.
Problem Possible Solution Others Picture is not shown in full screen. •• Black bars on each side will be shown on HD channels when displaying upscaled SD (4:3) contents. •• Black bars on Top & Bottom will be shown on movies that have aspect ratios different from your TV. •• Adjust picture size option on your external device or TV to full screen. Remote control does not work. •• Replace the remote control batteries with correct polarity (+ -).
Specifications The descriptions and characteristics in this booklet are given for information purposes only and are subject to modification without notice. Model Name Screen Size (Diagonal) PS50B550 PS58B550 50 inch 58 inch 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz 10 W x 2 15 W x 2 Body 1240 x 766 x 74 mm 1418 x 866 x 74 mm With stand 1240 x 822 x 290 mm 1418 x 924 x 335 mm Body 33.4 kg 38 kg With stand 38.
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