Samsung PN51F4500AFXZA E-Manual

Table of Contents

Quick Links

• Memorizing channels

Using Channel menu

Blocking Programs

Other Features

Changing the Preset Picture Mode

Adjusting Picture Settings

Changing the Picture Options

Changing the Preset Sound Modes

Adjusting Sound Settings

• Executing initial setup

• Setting the Time

• Using the Sleep Timer

• Setting the On/Off Timer

Economical Solutions

Other Features

Advanced

Features

Viewing the e-Manual

Using Self Diagnosis

Uodating the Software

Changing the Use Mode

Viewing Contact Samsung

Using the Sports Mode

Using the Wireless Network

Managing the Network Connected Devices

Using the DLNA Functions (AIIShareTM

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Using the Source List

Connecting a USB Device

Using Media Play

Controlling Photo / Video

Using the 3D function

Music Playback

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Table of Contents

Summary of Contents for Samsung PN51F4500AFXZA

Page 1 • Using the Sleep Timer Uodating the Software ® Other Features • Setting the On/Off Timer Changing the Use Mode ® Economical Solutions Viewing Contact Samsung ® Other Features Using the Sports Mode ® Using the Wireless Network ® Changing the Preset Picture Mode Managing the Network Connected Devices ®...
Page 2 Cl Memorizing channels Your TV memorizes channels and adds the memorized channels to the Channe_ L..istwith the Auto Program function. Before your TV can memorize channels, you must specify the signal source, either Air or Cab_e. If you select cable, when you start Auto , you must also specify the cable system type, HRO, or IIIIRO.
Page 3 Auto },,,=,_ g MENU_ _ Broadcasting _ Auto IR_ogram _ ENTERC3_ Scans for channels automatically and stores them in the TV's memory. To start Auto Program, follow these steps: Select Auto Program, and then press ENTERE34a. Press the ENTERC}4abutton to select Sta£. Select IBoth, Air, or CaMe by highlighting, and then pressing ENTERE34a.
Page 4 If you selected Cable, you must specify your cable systems. First, select IDigi Cable System, and then press ENTERE34a. Select S ), HIRO, or IIIIAO, and then press ENTERE34a. Repeat for Analog Cable System. Select Scan, and then press ENTERE34a. A uto Program starts. After all the available channels are stored, Auto Program removes scrambled channels.
Page 5 How to Stop Auto Programming Press the ENTEREZ}4a button to select Stop. A message will ask Stop Auto Program? Select Yes by pressing the 4 or I_ button. Press the ENTERE34a button. If you select Change Settings, the antenna setting screen appears. You can re-set the antenna settings and start channel search again.
Page 6 Antenna MENU[]I] _ Broadcasting _ Antenna _ ENTERC}_ To change the source of your TV signal, follow these steps: Select Antenna, and then press ENTERE34a. Select the source of your TV signal, Air or Cable. Selecting Air or Cable also changes the actual signal input from Air to Cable or Cable to Air.
Page 7 Cl Using the Channel menu MENU _ Broadcasting -_ ©hanne_ List --+ ENTERC}_ The Channe_ IList contains the channels your TV displays (Added channels) when you press the channel button on your remote. On the Channe_ IList screen, you can also view channel information, Added Oh°, and IFavontes 1o5. Press the I_ (Mode) button to change the channel mode.
Page 8 Channel Mode Air / Cable: Switch between Air and Cable. ® it IFavo es' Set channels you watch frequently as favorites. Add or ® delete a selected channel in IFavo es 1o5. For detailed information about using I it IFavo es, refer to "1 it IFavodtes".
Page 9 MENU[]I] _ Broadcasting _ Schedu)e Manager _ ENTERC}_ You can schedule a channel to be displayed automatically at a selected time, In addition, you can view, modify, or delete the scheduled viewing information, You must set the current time first using the Time -_ C)ock function in the Syste_ menu to use this function.
Page 10 ® Repeat: Select Once° Manual° 8at_Sun° MonoolFn or Everyday. If you select Manual, you can set the day you want. A check (,_) mark indicates a day you selected. ® Date: You can set a desired date. Date is available only when you select Once in Repeat. ®...
Page 11 Edit MENUIZI] -_ IBroadoasting -_ IEdit Ohanne_-_ ENTERIZ3_ You can add, edit, or delete channels from the Ohanne_ Mst. Deleting a channel from the Channe_ Go to Edit Channe_ screen. Press the A/T buttons to select a channel, and then press the ENTERE3_ button.
Page 12 Adding a channel to the Channe_ On the Edit Channe_ screen, press the TOOLS button, and then select Catego_. Select A_ and press the OK button. The A_ Channel List appears. Your TV wiii display all channels, including channels you deleted from the List, in the A_ Channel List.
Page 13 Using the colored and function buttons with the IEdit Channel. ® ® Yellow (Delete /Add) IDe_ete: Deletes a channel from the channel list, Add' Adds a deleted channel, It only appears when you select a deleted channel in A_, ® Blue (Select A_ /IDese_ect A_): Selects or deselects all channels at once.
Page 14 (Too_s)' Displays the option menu. The option menu items that appear ® may differ depending on the channel status and type. Antenna' Selects the broadcasting signal, air or cable. Category: Changes the channel mode. Select A_, Added Cho, IRece y Viewed, or Mo y Viewed.
Page 15 Edit IFavo MENUI]]] _ Broadcasting _ Edit IFavontes _ ENTERE3_ You can add, edit or delete favorite channels to or from one or more of 5 favorite lists. Adding a channel to IFavontes S-5 Go to the Edit IFavontes screen, Press the A/T buttons to select a channel, and then press the ENTERE34J button,...
Page 16 Deleting a channel from the IFavo es 1-5 On the IEdit Favo es screen, select a favorite list using S (Change IFaVo) button. Move to favorite list, and then select the channel you want to delete. Press the (De_ete) button. The selected channel is deleted from Favorites 1o5.
Page 17 Using the colored and function buttons with Q Red (Category /Change order) ® Catego_' Changes the channel mode to A_, Added Viewed, or Mo y Viewed, and then displays the selected channel mode. Change order: Changes the favorite channel order. []{J (Do)' Completes changing the channel order.
Page 18 (Go To): Goes directly to a channel when you press channel ® numbers (0-9). v (Page)' Moves to next or previous page. ® (Too_s)' Displays the option menu. The option menu items that appear ® may differ depending on the channel status and type. Copy to IFavo ÷s' Edits the selected favorite channel in 1°5.
Page 19 ockin Programs },,,,,s:,_ _ Rating L,,,,,,ock Lock _ ENTERIB_ MENUI_ --+ Broadcasting --+ IR_ogram Prevent unauthorized users, such as children, from watching unsuitable programs. Access blocked programs when you enter the default or a user defined 4-digit PiN code. The PIN input screen appears before the setup screen appears. Enter a 4-digit PIN.
Page 20 TV Rating: Lets you block TV programs based on their ratings, This function allows you to control which TV programs your children can watch, _ Rating displays a grid with locks, The following categories are on the left side: TVoy: Young children / _oy7: Children 7 and over / _oG: General audience / TVolPG: Parental guidance / TVo14: Viewers 14 and over / _o Mature audience...
Page 21 Similarly, if you click TVoG under AIILIIL, then all the categories in the young adult group will be blocked (TVoG0TVolPG0TVo14 and TVoMA). The sub- ratings (D0IL0S0 V) work similarly. So, if you block the L sub-rating in IPG, then the L sub-ratings in TVo14 and TVoMA will automatically be blocked.
Page 22 Rating (MP_): 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, IRati (MP_) displays a column with locks and the following ratings categories: G: General audience (no restrictions),/IPG:...
Page 23 To block certain content, you select a lock, and press ENTERE34a (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 IRG-13 category, then IR°HO°17 and X will automatically be blocked also.
Page 24 Canadian IEng_ish Rating: You can block TV programs based on their Canadian English rating. Canadian IEng_ish Rating displays a column with locks and the following ratings categories: 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./IPG:...
Page 25 To block certain content, you select a lock, and press ENTERE34a (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.
Page 26 Canadian French Rating: You can block TV programs based on their French Canadian rating. following Canadian French Rating displays a column with locks and the ratings categories: G: General/8 arts+: Programming generally considered acceptable for children 8 years and over to watch on their own, / 13 arts+: Programming may not be suitable for children under the age of 13, / 16 arts+: Programming is not suitable for children under the age of 16, / 18 arts+:...
Page 27 To block certain content, you select a lock, and press ENTERE3_ (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.
Page 28 IDown_oadab_e UoSo Rating: Parental restriction information you can use while watching DTV channels. NOTE ® If information is not downloaded from the broadcasting station, the Down_oadab_e UoSoRating menu is deactivated. ® Parental restriction information is automatically downloaded while you watch DTV channels. It may take several seconds. ®...
Page 29 ® Parental restriction levels differ depending on the broadcasting station, The default menu name and IDown_oadab_e UoSoRating change depending on the downloaded information, ® Even if you set the on-screen display to another language, the IDown_oadab_e UoSoRating menu will appear in English only, ®...
Page 30: Other Features
C3 Other Features _Settings ® MENUITI1 --_ Broadcasting _ Channe_ Settings _ ENTERC3_ ® Fine Tune (analog channels only) If the reception is clear, you do not have to fine tune the channel. This is done automatically during the search and store operation. If the signal is weak or distorted, fine tune the channel manually.
Page 31 C_ear Scrambled Channe_ ® This function 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 Press the ENTERE34a button to select Stop. Press the 4 button to select Yes. Press the ENTERE34a button.
Page 32 Options ® Audio --_ ENTERC3_ MENUFFrl _ IB_oadcasting Options Preferred Language ® (digital channels only) Use the A/T buttons to select a language, and then press ENTERE34a. DigitaI-TV broadcasts can simultaneously transmit many audio tracks (for example, simultaneous translations of the program into foreign languages). You can only select a language from among the ones being broadcast.
Page 33 Mu_ti-Track Sound ® (analog channels only) Select an option using the A/T buttons, and then press ENTERE34a. 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.
Page 34 Visua_ Ilmpaired ® (digital channels only) Adds a verbal description to the main audio to help the visually impaired, English...
Page 35 ©apt[on (On-Screen Text Messages) MENUFFI1 _ Broadcasting -+ ©aption -+ ENTERC3_ Caption: You can turn the caption function on or off, If captions are not ® available, they will not be displayed on the screen, The Caption feature does not work with devices connected to the TV through the Component or HDMI input jacks, Caption Mode: You can select the desired caption mode, ®...
Page 36 IDefau_t/Sewicel ooService6 /CC1 ooCC4/Text1 ooText4: (digital channels only) The Digital Captions function works with digital channels. Se_icel °°6 may not be available in digital caption mode depending on the broadcast. IDigita_ Caption Options: (digital channels only) ® Size: Options include Default, Small, Standard and Large. Style: Options include Default and Styles 0 to 7.
Page 37 Background Co,or: You can change the background color of the caption. Options include Default, White, Black, Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Magenta, and Cyan. Font 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, IRetum to IDefau_t: This option sets Size, Font Style, Foreground Color,...
Page 38 NOTE ® IDigita_ Caption Options are available only when you can select IDefau_t and Semite1 ooService6 in Caption Mode, ® The availability of captions depends on the program being broadcast, ® The IDefau_t setting follows the standards set by the broadcaster, ®...
Page 39 Changing the Preset Picture Mode [,,,,,,,,':,_[ctu MENUI_ -_ IRioture ---+IRioture Mode -_ ENTERE3_ Picture modes apply preset adjustments to the picture. Select a mode using the buttons, and then press ENTERE34a. When the TV is connected to a PC, you can only select IEnte_ain and Standard.
Page 40 C3 Adjusting Picture Settings IBack_ight Ce_ Light / IBd g ht ne ss Co,or / Tint (G/IR} ENTERE3_ MENUIX[] --_ IR[cture _ Ce_[ I[[ght Your television has several options for adjusting picture quality. Select an option using the A/T/4/I_ buttons, and then press ENTERIZ3_. NOTE / Ceil ®...
Page 41 When the TV is connected to a PC, you can only make changes to ® /Ce_ Contrast, IBdg hess, and Sharpness, You can adjust and store settings for each external device connected to ® the TV, ® Lowering picture brightness reduces power consumption, English...
Page 42 }<, ictu Size 1_ MENUFrrl _ Picture-_ IRictu_e Size-_ ENTERC3_ Picture Size provides various picture size and aspect ratio options. Select an option using the A/T/4/I_ buttons, and then press ENTEREZ}4a. ® Picture Size: If you have a cable box or satellite receiver, it may have its own set of screen sizes as well.
Page 43 4:3: Sets the picture to 4:3 mode, For analog TV programs, Do not set your TV to 4:3 format for a long time, The borders displayed on the left and right, or top and bottom of the screen may cause image retention (screen burn) which is not covered by the warranty, I : When your TV inputs HDMI (720p / 1080i/1080p) or Component...
Page 44 Position: Adjusts the picture position, is only available if Picture ® Size is set to Zoom10 Zoom2° Wide IFit, or Screen To use the Position function after selecting Zoom10 Zoom2 or Wide Fit, follow these steps: 1. Select Position, and then press the ENTERE3_ button. 2.
Page 45 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. Select Position, and then press the ENTERE34a button. 2. Select the Position button, and then press ENTERE34a. 3.
Page 46 The picture size can vary depending on the input resolution when you play content using Videos in Media IP_ay, HD (High Definition) is: 16:9 - 1080i/1080p (1920xl 080) or 720p (1280x720) You can adjust and store settings for each external device you have connected to an input on the TV, Picture Sizes avaiiable by Input Source: DTV (1080i, 1080p)
Page 47 MENU[]_ _ IR)cture _ mR)liP _ ENTERC3_ You can watch a program whose signal has passed through the TV's tuner and watch one external video source simultaneously, For example, if you have a cable box connected to the Cable In jack, you can use IR)IIP to watch programs from the cable box and watch a movie from a Blu-ray player attached to the HDMI In jack, NOTE For PiP sound, refer to the Sound Se)ect instructions,...
Page 48 ® 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, ® When Program II,,,,,,,,,,,,,,ock is on, you cannot use IPIIIIP, ® PiP Settings The picture from the external video source will be in the main screen and the picture from the TV's tuner wiii be in the PiP sub-picture window, Component, HDMi...
Page 49 • IPIIIIP: Activate or deactivate the PiP function, ® Select either Air or Cable as the input source for the sub- screen. ® Channel: Select the channel for the sub-screen, ® Size: Select a size for the sub-picture, ® Position: Select a position for the sub-picture, ®...
Page 50: Changing The Picture Options
Changing the Picture Options Settings ® MENUITT! _ Picture _ Advanced Settings -_ ENTER[Z3_ Advanced Settings are available in the Standard and Movie modes. To use, select an option using the A/T/4/I_ buttons, and then press ENTERIZ3_. When the TV is connected to a PC, you can only make changes to the White IBa_ance and Gamma.
Page 51 ® make IRGIB Only Mode: Displays the Red, Green and IB_uecolor so you can fine adjustments to hue and saturation, ® Co,or Space: Adjusts the range and variety of colors (the color gamut) available to create images. To adjust Co,or, Red, Green, IB_ueand Reset, set Co,or Space to Custom.
Page 52 ® 10p Wh IBa_ance: Controls the white balance by adjusting the red, green, and blue brightness over 10 specific intervals, Available when the picture mode is set to Movie, The external input (source) can be set to any input, Some external devices may not support this function, Ilntewa_: Select interval to adjust, Red: Adjust the red level, Green: Adjust the green level,...
Page 53 IExpe£ IRattem: By running the IExpe£ IRattem function, you can calibrate ® the picture without a generator or filter, If the OSD menu disappears or a menu other than the Picture menu is opened, the TV saves the calibration and the IExpe_ IPattem window disappears, While the IE:xpe_ IRattem is running, the TV does not output sound, Only enabled when you select a Component or HDMI source, Reduces power consumption by reducing screen brightness...
Page 54 },,,,,,<_[ctuOptions MENU[]]] _ IR[cture --_ Picture Options _ ENTERC3_ Select an option using the A/T/4/I_ buttons, and then press ENTERE34a. i_} When the TV is connected to a PC, you can only make changes to Co,or Tone. ® or Warm2 will be deactivated when the picture mode is Dynamic, You can adjust and store settings for each external device connected to...
Page 55 IDigita_ C_ean View: If the broadcast signal received by your TV is weak, you ® can activate the IDigi C_ean View feature to reduce any static and ghosting that may appear on the screen, When the signal is weak, try each option in IDigi C_ean View until the TV displays the best picture, Auto Visualization:...
Page 56 HIIDMIIIB_ack II,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,eve_' Lets you select the black level on the screen to adjust the ® screen depth, Available only in HDMI mode (RGB signals), 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 S_ooth function is only activated when an HDMI 24Hz signal is inputted,...
Page 57 Auto Motion IR_us : Enhances motion in fast moving scenes. ® The info screen on your TV displays the resolution and frequency of the incoming video signal (60Hz). This frequency is not the frequency of the picture the TV is displaying when you have Auto Motion IR_uson. If noise occurs on the screen, please set Auto Motion IR_usto Off.
Page 58 IB_ack optimizer Deepens blacks on the screen and improves the ® contrast ratio, When the TV is connected to a PC, IB_ k optimizer deactivated, When the TV is operating other features, IB_ k optimizer is deactivated, (ex, M ed ia IR_ay,IR II l iP) English...
Page 59 F:,_iu MENU[]_ _ Picture --_ Picture Of[ --_ ENTERC3_ The screen is turned off but the sound remains on. Press any button except the volume button to turn on the screen, English...
Page 60 I: set Pictu MENU_ -_ Picture -_ Reset Picture -_ ENTERC}_ Resets your current picture mode to its default settings. English...
Page 61 Cl Changing odes the Preset Soun Sound Mode MENU[El --_ Sound _ Sound Mode _ ENTERC3# Use the A/T ENTERC3#. buttons to select an option, and then press Selects the normal sound mode. ® Standard' Music: Emphasizes music over voices. ®...
Page 62 Adjusting Sound Settin Sound IE:_ect MENU_ --_ Sound --_ Sound IEffect --_ ENTERC3_ (standard sound mode only) Use the A/T buttons to select an option, and then press ENTERIB#. • IDTS TruSurround This function provides a virtual 5,1 channel surround sound experience through a pair of speakers or headphones using HRTF (Head Related Transfer Function) technology,...
Page 63 ® Use IEqua_izer to customize the sound setting for each speaker. IBa_ance: Adjusts the balance between the right and left speaker. 100Hz / 300Hz / I kHz / 3kHz / 10kHz (Bandwidth Adjustment): Adjusts the volume level of specific bandwidth frequencies. Resets the equalizer to its default settings.
Page 64 3lIDAudio MENUI_ _ Sound _ SlID Audio _ ENTERIZ]_ 3D audio technology that provides an immersive sound corresponding to the effect of 3D video by utilizing audio depth control in perspective. Available in only when the TV is displaying 3D images. English...
Page 65 Speaker Settings MENurrll _ Sound _ Speaker Settings _ ENTERIZ3_ ® Speaker Select 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 -R,/to IExte a_ Speaker,...
Page 66 When Speaker Select is set to IExtema_ Speaker, the VOLUME MUTE buttons will not operate and the sound settings will be limited. If there is no video signal, both the TV's speakers and the external speakers will be mute. ® Auto Volume Horma_ equalizes the volume level on each channel, so that when you change channels, the volume level is the same.
Page 67 Digit MENUI]]] _ Sound _ IDigita_Audio Out _ ENTERIZ3_ Digital Audio Out outputs an uncompressed digital audio signal when you connect the digital audio out jack on the back of the TV to a digital audio in jack on a receiver or home theater, Audio IFormat: You can select the Digital Audio output format, The available ®...
Page 68 Audio IDe_ay: Lets you correct timing mismatches between the audio track ® and the video when you are watching the TV and listening to digital audio output from the TV through an external device such as an AV receiver, When you select Audio , a slider appears, Use the 4/1_ buttons to adjust the slider, from 0ms - 250ms, Press ENTERIZ3_ when done,...
Page 69 Sound MENU_ -_ 8ound -_ Reset 8ound -_ ENTERC}_ Reset all sound settings to the factory defaults. Select Reset Sound, press ENTERC}_, select Yes in the pop-up, and then press ENTERE3_ again. English...
Page 70 Cl Executing initial setup Setup MENUI_ --_ Syste_ --_ Setup --_ ENTERE3_ Configure the channels and set the time when you set up the TV for the first time or when you reset the TV, To execute the initial setup, follow the instructions displayed on the TV screen.
Page 71 Cl Settin the Time ® MENU_ --_ 8yste$ _ Time _ ENTERC}_ The current time will appear every time you press the INFO button, C_ock: Set the clock to use the various timer features of the TV, ® If you disconnect the power cord, you have to set the clock again, C_ock Mode: Set the current time manually or automatically, ®...
Page 72 C_ock Set: Set the IDate and Time, Use the Select C_ock Set. Select IDate or Time, and then press ENTERE34a. number buttons or the A/T buttons to enter numbers. Use the 4/1_ buttons to move from one entry field to the next. Press ENTEREZ}4a when done. Available only when C_ock Mode is set to Manual.
Page 73 C3 Using the S{eep Timer ® MENU[]]] --_ Syste$ _ Time _ $_eep Timer _ ENTER[34J S_eep Timer lim_' Automatically shuts off the TV after a preset period of ® time. (30, 60, 90, 120, 150 and 180 minutes). Use the A/T buttons to select a period of time, and then press ENTERIZ3_.
Page 74 Cl Settin the On/Off Timer @9 MENUITrl _ Syste$ _ Time _ On Timer <or> Off Timer _ ENTERIZ3_ Set On Timer so that your TV turns on automatical@ at a time and on a day of your choosing. ® On Timer: You can set up three separate On Timer configurations. You must set the clock before you can use On Timer.
Page 75 Time: Set the hour, minute, am/pm. Use the number buttons or the A/T buttons to enter numbers. Use the 4/1_ buttons to change entry fields. Volume: Set the desired volume level. Use the 4/1_ buttons to change the volume level. Source: To select the source of the content that will play when the TV turns on.
Page 76 If you select a source other than % or USIIB,you must: ® Have a cable or satellite set-top box attached to that source ® Set the set-top box to the channel you want to watch when the TV goes on ®...
Page 77 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, A folder with a name that is too long cannot be selected, Each USB device you use is assigned its own folder, When using more than one of the same type of USB device, make sure the folders assigned...
Page 78 configurations, Off Timer: You can set up three separate Off Timer ® You must set the clock before you can use Of[ Timer. Setup: Select Off° Once° MonoolFn0 MonooSat0 Sat_Sun Manual, If you select Manual, you can choose the days you want Off Timer to turn off your TV, The ,_ mark indicates days you've selected, Time: Set the hour, minute, and am/pro, Use the number buttons or the A/T...
Page 79 Cl Economical Solutions Eco Solution MENUITN _ Syste_ _ IEco Solution _ ENTER_ Energy Saving: Lets you adjust the brightness of the TV in order to reduce ® power consumption. Eco Sensor: To enhance your power savings, the picture settings will ®...
Page 80 Mino IBack_ig / Min Ce_ When I o Sensor is , lets you manually adjust the minimum screen brightness. If Eoo Sensor is On, the display brightness may change (become slightly darker in most cases) depending on the surrounding light intensity.
Page 81 Cl Other Features Menu L,,anguage MENUO_ --_ Syste_ --_ Menu Language --_ ENTERC}_ Set the menu language. Select Menu Language, and then press the ENTERE34a button, Choose a language, and then press the ENTERE34a button, Choose IEng_ish°IEspa_o_, or IFrangais. English...
Page 82 Auto P tection me --_ ENTERE3_ MENUml _ System --_ Auto IP_otection ® Auto Protection Time: If the screen remains idle with a still image for a certain period of time defined by the user, the screen saver is activated to prevent the formation of ghost images on the screen, English...
Page 83 IBu r n IR _ot eot io n MENU[]_ _ 8yste$ --_ Screen IBu IR_otection --_ ENTERC}_ 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, Your TV has the following screen burn protection functions:...
Page 84 IPixe_Shift: 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, Available Pixel Shift Settings and Optimum Settings 0-4 (pixels) 0-4 (pixels) 1-4 rain 4 min...
Page 85 Scrolling: This function removes after-images on the screen by illuminating all ® the pixels on the screen according to a pattern, Use this function when there are after images or symbols on the screen, especially when you displayed a still image on the screen for a long time, The after-image removal function has to be executed for a long time (approximately 1 hour) to remove after-images on the screen effectively,...
Page 86 IF:, IIN MENU[]_ _ 8yste$ _ ©hange IPIIN_ ENTERC3_ First, the PIN input screen appears. Enter the current or default PIN. Then, the Change IPIINscreen appears. Choose any 4 digits for your PiN and enter them in Enter New IPIIN.Re-enter the same 4 digits in Confirm New IPIIN.When the Confirm screen appears, press the C_ose button.
Page 87 Genera_ MENU[]]] --_ System --_ Genera_--_ ENTERC}_ Game Mode' 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. NOTE ®...
Page 88 Game Mode is not available when you've set the input source to TV, ® 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, ®...
Page 89 IDivX@ Video On I[ MENU_ -_ 8yste$ -_ DivX@ Video On IDe_and -_ ENTERE3_ Shows the registration code authorized for the TV. if you connect to the DivX web site and register with 10-digit registration code, you can download the VOD activation file.
Page 90: Using The Source List
Cl Using the Source List e IL]st ® MENUI]]] -_ Applications -_ Source List---+ ENTERE34a When you press the SOURCE button, the Source screen is displayed at once. You can only choose external devices that are connected to the TV. In the Source list, connected inputs are highlighted.
Page 91 Cl Connecting a USB Device Turn on your TV. Connect a USB device containing photo, music, or movie files to the USB port on the side of the TV. A pop-up window appears. Select IPhotos, Videos, or Music, and then press the ENTEREZ}4a button.
Page 92: Using Media Play
Select a file to view or play, and then press the ENTERE34a button. For information about controlling playback, go to "Using Media Play" in the e-Manual. Press the RETURN button to exit a current screen and go to the previous screen.
Page 93 The TV may not be able to play unlicensed multimedia files properly, What you need to know before using a USB Device, MTP (Media Transfer Protocol)is not supported, ® Supported file systems are FAT and exFAT, ® Certain types of USB Digital camera and audio devices may not be ®...
Page 94 ® Before connecting your device to the TV, please back up your files to protect them from damage or loss of data, SAMSUNG is not responsible for any data file damage or data loss, ® The TV does not support HDDs (Hard Disk Drives) connected to the USB...
Page 95 ® MP3 files with DRM that you have downloaded from a commercial site cannot be played, Digital Rights Management (DRM)is a technology that supports the creation, distribution, and management of content in an integrated and comprehensive way, including the protection of the rights and interests of the content providers, the prevention of the illegal copying of contents, as well as managing billings and settlements, ®...
Page 96 ® 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 connected to the TV is not recognized, the list of files on the device is corrupted, or a file in the list is not played, connect the USB device to a PC, re-format the device, and then copy the files onto the device again,...
Page 97 Disconnecting a USB Device Press the SOURCE button. Select the USB device, and then press the TOOLS button. The Too_s menu appears. Select IRe_ove USIIB,and then wait until the USB device is disconnected. After the device is disconnected, remove the USB device from the TV. To remove a USB device from the TV, we recommend that you use the IRe_ove USIIBfunction.
Page 98 Cl Using edia Play MENU[]_ --_ Applications --_ Media IP_ay--_ ENTERC}_ Enjoy photos, music, and movie flies saved on a USB Mass Storage Class (MSC) device. Insert a USB device into the USB jack on the side of the TV. Press the MEDIA.P button on your remote or select Media IP_ayin the TV's menu.
Page 99 If necessary, use the A/T/4/I_ buttons to select a folder, and then press the ENTERIB_ button. Select a file to view or play, and then press the ENTERE34a or _ button on your remote. For information about controlling playback, go to "Playing selected files" and "Controlling Photo /Video / Music Playback"...
Page 100 Even though the player will display folders for all Content Types, it will only display files of the Content Type (Photos, Videos, or Music) you selected in Step 3. For example, if you selected Music, you will only be able to see music files. You can change this by pressing the RETURN button until you are back at the Content Type Selection screen, and then selecting the Content Type (Photos, Videos, or Music) again.
Page 101 Playing selected files (Creating a play list) These instructions apply to all content, Photos, Videos, and Music. On a screen displaying content, press the A button to select Options at the top right of the screen, and then select IP_aySelected. Select the desired files.
Page 102 _3 Controlling usic Playback Photo /Video When playing a video or photo file, press the ENTERE34a button to display the playback controls. The playback controls for music are displayed at the bottom left of the screen automatically when you play a music file. If the option menu is not displayed, press the TOOLS button.
Page 103 Playback controls These buttons appear on the bottom of the screen when you press the ENTERE3# button while playing back photos or videos. Some are displayed automatically when you play a music file. Previous / Next • • Start Slide Show / Stop S_ide Show P_ay / Pause Mini P_aye__* •...
Page 104 Content Settings buttons These buttons appear on the bottom of the screen when you press the ENTER[Z3_button while playing back photos. You can set the Speed and Effects during the slide show. S_ideshow Settings You can zoom into (enlarge)images in fuji screen mode. You can rotate images in fuji screen mode.
Page 105 During a slide show, all files in the file list are displayed in order. When you press the _ (Play) button (or A button -_ Options -_ S_id÷ Show) on a screen displaying photos, the slide show starts immediately. During the slide show, you can adjust the slide show speed using _ (REW) or _ (FF) button.
Page 106 Videos These buttons appear on the bottom of the screen when you press the ENTERE34a button while playing back videos. Search Tit_es: You can select and start other video flies directly. Search Time bar: You can search the video using the 4 and I_ buttons at one minute interval or by entering a time value directly.
Page 107 Subtitle Settings: You can play a video with subtitles. This function only works if the subtitles have the same file name as the video. For example, Bats.mp4 and Bats.smi Picture Mode / Sound Mode: You can select the picture or sound mode (Dynamic, Standard, etc./Standard, Movie, etc.)
Page 108 If video time information is unknown, play time and the progress bar are not displayed, In video playback mode, you can watch movie clips contained in a game, but you cannot play the game itself, Supported Subtitle /Video Formats ® For the details, refer to "Specifications"...
Page 109 Music These buttons appear automatically on the bottom left of the screen when you play a music file. You can automatically play music files repeatedly. You can play the music flies randomly. Sound Mode You can select the sound mode (Standard, Movie, etc.).
Page 110 Setting the Encoding language Set the encoding language if the text you want to view does not appear correctly. Press the A button to select Options at the top of music main screen and select IEncodi Select the desired encoding language. English...
Page 111: Using The 3D Function
CI Using the 3 function Viewing TV using the 3D function iMPORTANT HEALTH AND SAFETY iNFORMATiON FOR 3D PICTURES. Read and understand the following safety information before using the TV's 3lID function. z_WARNING ® Some viewers may experience discomfort while viewing 3D TV such as dizziness, nausea and headaches.
Page 112 Before using the 3D function... ® 3D Active Glasses from Samsung's previous product (IR type) or other manufacturers are not supported. ® After the TV is initially powered on, it may take some time until the 3D display is optimized.
Page 113 The 3D Active Glasses may not work properly if there is 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 viewing angle and optimum TV viewing distance ®...
Page 114 MENUE_ _ Picture _ 311111,',,'} --_ ENTERC3_ This exciting new feature enables you to view 3D content. "Full HD 3D Glasses TM''Logo indicates compatibility between display products and 3D Glasses which are compliant with the "Full HD 3D GlassesTM" format, and does not indicate the picture quality of display products.
Page 115 • 3 I1[,'} M od e If you want to feel the 3D effect fully, please put on the 3D Active Glasses first, and then select a 3111:1:) Mode from the list below that provides the best 3D viewing experience. Turns the 3D function off.
Page 116 SlIDIPerspective: Adjust the overall 3D perspective of the on-screen image, ® Depth: Adjust overall depth, ® IL,,,,,/IR Change: Swap the left and right pictures, ® SlID 2D: Displays the image for the left eye only, ® This function is deactivated when 3D Mode set to " "...
Page 117 Supported resolutions (1 6:9 only) ® HDMI 59.94 / 60 Hz 1280 x 720p 1920 x 1080i 59.94 / 60 Hz 23.98 / 24 / 29.97 / 30 / 59.94 / 60 Hz 1920 x 1080p 59.94 / 60 Hz Frame Packing 1280 x 720p 1920 x 1080i...
Page 118 ® Components & DTV 59.94 / 60 Hz Components 1280 x 720p 1920 x 1080i 59.94 / 60 Hz 23.98 / 24 / 29.97 / 30 / 59.94 / 60 Hz 1920 x 1080p 59.94 / 60 Hz 1280 x 720p 1920 x 1080i 59.94 / 60 Hz Videos /Photos...
Page 119 C3 Viewing anual the e- ® MENUI_ _ Suppo_ _ eoManua_ _ ENTERE3_ can read instructions that explain how to use the features of your TV, refer to "How For detailed information about using the e-Manual Screen, view the e-Manual" in the paper user's manual, English...
Page 120: Using Self Diagnosis
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 Caii Center for assistance, No: Select No if the test picture displays properly, There may be a problem...
Page 121 Yes: Select Yes if you can hear sound from only one speaker or from neither speaker during the sound test, There may be a problem with the TV, Contact Samsung's Call Center for assistance, Ho: Select No if you can hear sound from the speakers, There may be a...
Page 122 ® Signa_ Ilnformation: (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, ®...
Page 123 Current Veto' This is the software version already installed in the TV. Update now: You can perform a Software Update by downloading the latest ® firmware from www.samsung.com to a USB memory device, attaching the device to your TV, and then selecting Update now.
Page 124 To upgrade the software, follow these steps: Visit www.samsung.com. Click SUPPORT on the top right of the page. Enter the product's model number into the search field. As you enter the model number, a drop down will display products that match the model number.
Page 125 Unzip the zip archive to your computer. You should have a single folder with the same name as the zip file. Copy the folder to a USB flash drive. In the product's menu, go to Support --+ Software Update. Select Update now. The product searches for the software on the USB drive.
Page 126 Cl Changing the Use Use Mode MENU! _ 8uppo_ --_ Use Mode --_ ENTERC}_ Select the Use Mode suitable for the location in which you will use the TV, We strongly recommend you select Home Use, If your TV has been unintentionally set to Store Demo, you can change the mode with this option, Home Use' Home Use is the default setting.
Page 127 Contact MENUE[] -+ SuppoA -+ Contact Samsung -+ ENTERC3# View this information when your TV does not work properly or when you want to upgrade the software. You can find information about our call centers and how to download products and software.
Page 128 Cl Using the Sports Spots Mode @_ MENU[]_ --_ Applications --_ Spots Mode --_ ENTERC3_ This mode provides optimized settings for watching sports, This functions is not avaiiable on U,S and Canada, When the Spo£s Mode is On, the picture and sound modes are set to Stadium automatically, If you turn the TV off while watching Spots Mode, the Sports Mode will be...
Page 129 Using the Wireless Using a wireless router or modem and the Samsung Wireless LAN Adapter (WIS09ABGNX, WISI 2ABGNX), you can connect your TV to a wireless network, For detailed information about the wireless network connection, refer to the paper user's manual,...
Page 130 ® You must use the "Samsung Wireless LAN Adapter" (WIS09ABGNX, WISI 2ABGNX) to connect the TV to a wireless network, The Samsung Wireless LAN Adapter and the USB extension Cable are sold separately and are offered by selected retailers, E-commerce sites, and SamsungParts,com, ®...
Page 131 ® Ensure the TV is turned off before you connect the Samsung Wireless LAN Adapter, ® 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...
Page 132 How to connect the Samsung Wireless LAN Adapter You can connect the LAN Adapter in one of two ways: Connect the LAN Adapter using the USB right angle adapter. Connect the LAN Adapter via the USB extension cable. English...
Page 133 The picture may appear corrupted or have static for some channels when the TV is connected to the Samsung Wireless LAN Adapter, In such a case, connect the Samsung Wireless LAN Adapter using the USB extension cable, Put the Adapter...
Page 134 MENUm] -_ Hetwork -_ Hetwork Status -_ ENTER[3_ You can check the your TV's current network and Internet status. Settings ® MENUI]]] -_ Hetwork -_ Hetwork Settings -_ ENTERIZ34a Set the network connection to use AliShare i_} You can only use the Internet to share content via AIIShareTM English...
Page 135 Security Key for your wireless network, you will have to enter the Pass Phrase during the setup process, When you connect the Samsung Wireless LAN Adapter for the first time, the Network setup screen appears immediately,...
Page 136 The Network function searches for available wireless networks, When done, it displays a list of the available networks, In the list of networks, press the A/T buttons to select a network, and then press ENTERE34a button, If the wireless router is set to Hidden (invisible), you have to select Add Network, and then enter the correct network name and Security key to establish the connection, If the Enter security key screen appears, go to step 5, If you select a wireless...
Page 137 Enter the security key using A/T/4/I_ buttons, and then select Done. You can also enter numbers by pressing the number buttons. You should be able to find the Pass Phrase on one of the set up screens you used to set up your router or modem. The network connection screen appears, and network set up is done.
Page 138 WPS(PBC) Wireless Setup If your router has a WPS(PBC) button, follow these steps, In the TV's menu, go to the Hetwork Settings screen, (Hetwork _ Hetwork Settings) 2. The Network function searches for available wireless networks, When done, it displays a list of the available networks, Scroll through the list, Find, and then select WIRS(IIPIBO}, 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...
Page 139 Manual Network Setup Use the Manual Network Setup when connecting your TV to a network that requires a Static IP address. You can get the network connection values from you Internet provider. How to set up manually To set up your TV's wireless network connection manually, follow these steps. In the -R,/'s menu, go to the Hetwork Settings screen.
Page 140 If the Enter security key screen appears, go to step 5. If you select a wireless router that does not have wireless security, go to step 7. To set wireless security for the router, enter the Security Key. Enter the Security Key using the keyboard pop-up screen and your remote.
Page 141 10. Enter the first portion of the IP Address (for example, 105) into the first entry field using your remote. When done, go to the next field. 11. Enter the next portion of the IP Address. When done, go to the next field. 12.
Page 142 The internet connection may fail because of a firewall problem. If this is the case, contact your Internet service provider. If you cannot connect to the Internet even after you have followed the procedures of your Internet service provider, please contact Samsung Electronics. English...
Page 143 Troubleshooting a wireless network connection failure If the wireless network connection fails, try the following solutions' Wireless network • No wireless router selected. Go to Network Settings to select your connection failed. router. Unable to connect to Check if the router is turned on, and if it is on, try turning it off and on wireless router.
Page 144 IP auto setting failed. Try the following to set your IP address automatically or set your IP address manually by selecting _P Settings. - Ensure DHCP server is enabled on the router, and then unplug and plug-in the router. - Check if you need to enter a security key to use the router. - Contact your Internet Service Provider for more information.
Page 145 Connected to your • Make sure your Internet LAN cable is connected correctly to the LAN local network, but port of the router. cannot connect to the • Check the DNS settings in _P Settings. Internet. • If the problem persists, contact your Internet Service Provider to access the Internet.
Page 146 Use to connect the TV to wireless mobile devices. Using this function, you can connect wireless mobile devices with your TV directly without a wireless router. You can use this function only when the Samsung Wireless LAN Adapter is connected to the TV.
Page 147 How to connect a device to your TV using the Wi-Fi Direct function To use this function, you must turn on the Wi-Fi Direct function on your device, In the TV's menu, go to Wi°lFi IDirect, The TV starts to search for devices, (Network --_ Wi°lFi Select a device from the list that the TV displays, and then press ENTERE3_...
Page 148 Settings ® MENU[]_ _ Hetwork _ A_Share Settings _ ENTERC3_ Lets you allow a network connected device such as a smartphone or tablet to share content with or control the TV using an application downloaded to the mobile device. For details on set up options, refer to the "Using the AliShare Settings Functions".
Page 149 For more information, visit "www, samsung,com" or contact the Samsung ® call center, Mobile devices may need additional software installed, For details, refer to each device's user's guide, If your Samsung TV connects to a non-Samsung DLNA server, a ® compatibility issue may occur during video playback, English...
Page 150 By connecting your Samsung TV to a network via AIIShareTM,you can use Samsung's original functions, controls, and capabilities as follows: Playback of various video formats (DivX, MP4, 3GPP, AVl, ASF, MKV, etc.) Bookmark function (to resume video playback) Auto-chaptering (scene navigation)
Page 151 Playing the media contents saved on the devices Connect a mobile phone or another device which supports AIIShare to your network, and then select and play a media file on the device. A popup screen appears on the bottom of your -IV. Select A_ow to accept the connected device.
Page 152 Using the Media IP_ayfunction, play the media contents of the devices connected to your TV through AliShare Press the MEDIA.P button to select Media IP_ay. Press A/T button to select the desired category (Videos, Photos, or Music), and then press the ENTEREZ}4a button, When the DLNA device is selected, press the ENTERE34a button again, Press the A/T/4/I_ button to select the desired file,...
Page 153 NOTE Contents may not play on your TV depending on their resolution and ® format, The ENTERE3_ and buttons may not work depending on the type ® of media content, For details, Using the mobile device, you can control the media playback, ®...
Page 154 Using the AllShare Settings function ® MENU[]_ --_ Hetwork _ A_Share Settings _ Content 8hadng ENTERC}_ Shows a list of mobile phones or connected devices which have been set up with this TV to use the A_Share Settings function. The A_Share Settings function is available in all devices which support DLNA DMC.
Page 155 If you want to use Media IP_ayto play files saved on your PC through your TV, you should download "AIIShare PC Software" and the AIIShare user's manual from "www.samsung.com". Connect your TV to your network. For network connection instructions, refer to "Network Settings".
Page 156 Connect the PC on which you will install or have installed AIIShare PC software and your TV to the same network. Functions that are not supported by Media IP_aywhen the TV is connected to a PC through a network: ® Background music when playing a slide show. ®...
Page 157 , depending on the When you use Media IP_aythrough a network connection functions of the server: ® The sorting method may vary, ® The _ (REW), _ (FF) or F_ (Pause) buttons may not work depending on the content information, When you play video through a network, the video may not run depending on the network status, Also, when you play video over a network connection, the video may not play smoothly,...

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