Samsung 4 series User Manual

LCD TV
user manual
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✎
Programme, Colour System, Sound System, Channel,
Channel Menu
Search, Store: If there is abnormal sound or no sound,
reselect the sound standard required.
❑ Seeing Channels ✎ Channel mode
x P (Programme): When tuning is complete, the broadcasting
Channel List stations in your area have been assigned to position
numbers from P0 to P99. You can select a channel by
Select a channel in the All Channels, Added Channels,
entering the position number in this mode.
Favourites or Programmed screen by pressing the ▲ / ▼
x
C (aerial channel mode) / S (cable channel mode): These
buttons, and pressing the ENTERE button. Then you can watch
two modes allow you to select a channel by entering the
the selected channel.
assigned number for each aerial broadcasting station or
cable channel.
a 5 Air
a 6 ♥ TV #6
Channel List Option Menu t
a 7 ♥ TV #7
Set each channel using the Channel List menu options (Add/
a 8 Air
Delete, Add to Favourite/Delete from Favourite, Timer Viewing,
a 9 Air
Lock/Unlock, Edit Channel Name, Sort, Select All/Deselect
a 9 ♥ TV #9
All, Auto Store). Option menu items may differ depending on the
a 10 Air
a 11 ♥ TV #11 channel status.
a 12 ♥ TV #12
Set each channel using the Channel List menu options. Option
Zoom Select T Tools
menu items may differ depending on the channel status.
■ All Channels: Shows all currently available channels.
■ Add / Delete: Delete or add a channel to display the channels
■ Added Channels: Shows all added channels.
you want.
■ * Favourites: Shows all favourite channels. ✎
All deleted channels will be shown on the All Channels
Programmed: Shows all currently reserved Programmes. menu.
■
✎ A gray-Coloured channel indicates the channel has been
✎ Using the remote control buttons with the Channel List
deleted.
x Green (Zoom): Enlarges or shrinks a channel number.
✎
The Add menu only appears for deleted channels.
x Yellow (Select): Selects multiple channel lists. Select desired
✎
Delete a channel from the Added Channels or Favourites
channels and press the Yellow button to set all the selected
menu in the same manner.
channels at the same time. The c mark appears to the left of
■ Add to Favourite / Delete from Favourite t : Set
the selected channels.
channels you watch frequently as favourites
x
T (Tools): Displays the Channel List option menu. (The
■ Timer Viewing: You can set a desired channel to be displayed
Options menus may differ depending on the situation.)
automatically at the set time; even when you are watching
Channel Status Display icons another channel. Set the current time first to use this function.
■ Edit Channel Name: Assign your own channel name.
Icons Operations
■ Sort: This operation allows you to change the programme
A channel selected.
c
numbers of the stored channels. This operation may be
* A channel set as a favourites.
necessary after using the auto store.
\ A locked channel.
■ Lock / Unlock: Lock a channel so that the channel cannot be
) A reserved programme.
selected and viewed.
❑ Retuning Channels
✎ This function is available only when the Channel Lock is
set to On.
Area ✎
The PIN input screen appears. Enter your 4-digit PIN, the
default of which is "0-0-0-0". Change the PIN using the
You can change the desired area.
Change PIN option.
Auto Store ■ Select All / Deselect All: You can select or deselect all channels
in the channel list.
(depending on the country)
■ Auto Store: Scans for a channel automatically and stores in the
Scans for a channel automatically and stores in the TV.
TV.
✎ Automatically allocated programme numbers may not
correspond to actual or desired programme numbers. If a
channel is locked, the PIN input window appears.
Manual Store
Scans for a channel manually and stores in the TV.
✎ If a channel is locked, the PIN input window appears.
✎ According to channel source, Manual Store may be
supported.
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Plug & Play
Getting Started
When you turn the TV on for the first time, a sequence of on-screen
prompts will assist in configuring basic settings. Press the
Accessories
button. Plug & Play is available only when the Input source is set to
TV.
• Remote Control & Batteries • Warranty Card / Safety Guide (Not
✎
(AAA x 2) available in some locations) Connecting the power cord and antenna. (refer to
• Owner's Instructions • Power Cord 'Connections')
Input Cables (Sold Separately)
Plug & Play
Select the OSD Language.

Language
HDMI HDMI-DVI Component
Composite (AV) Coaxial (RF)
Viewing the Control Panel
Plug & Play
Web Site
Select 'Home Use' when installing this TV in your home.
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Store Demo
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Plug & Play
Select Area.
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Area
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Remote control sensor Aim the remote control towards this spot on the TV.
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Blinks and turns off when the power is on and lights
Power Indicator
up in standby mode.
Toggles between all the available input sources. In
the on-screen menu, use this button as you would
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use the ENTERE button on the remote control.
The channel search will start automatically.
Displays an on-screen menu, the OSD (on screen
MENU
display) of your TV's features.
www.samsung.com Adjusts the volume. In the OSD, use the Y
buttons as you would use the ◄ and ► buttons on
Y
the remote control.
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Changes the channels. In the OSD, use the Clock Set
z buttons as you would use the ▼ and ▲ Set current date and time
z
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buttons on the remote control.
Day Month
d
Turns the TV on or off. 01
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d
Hour Minute
Standby mode
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Do not leave your TV in standby mode for long periods of time (when
you are away on a holiday, for example). A small amount of electric L Move
power is still consumed even when the power button is turned off. It
is best to unplug the power cord.
The connection method for the best HD screen quality is displayed.
ENTERE
Press the
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Channel Mode Picture Options
Channels will be switched within the favourite or memorised channel ■ Colour Tone (Cool / Standard / Warm1 / Warm2)
list. ✎
Warm1 or Warm2 will be deactivated when the picture mode
is Dynamic.
■ Added Channels: Shows all added channels.
■ Favourite Ch.: Shows all favourite channels. ■ Size: Your cable box/satellite receiver may have its own set of
screen sizes as well. However, we highly recommend you use 16:9
Fine Tune
mode most of the time.
16:9: Sets the picture to 16:9 wide mode.
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 Wide Zoom: Magnifies the picture size more than 4:3.
signal is weak or distorted, fine tune the channel manually. ✎ Adjusts the Position by using ▲, ▼ buttons.
✎
Fine tuned channels that have been saved are marked with an Zoom: Magnifies the 16:9 wide pictures vertically to fit the screen
asterisk "*" on the right-hand side of the channel number in the
size.
channel banner.
4:3: Sets the picture to basic (4:3) mode.
✎ To reset the fine-tuning, select Reset.
✎ Do not watch in 4:3 format for a long time. Traces of borders
displayed on the left, right and centre of the screen may
Picture Menu cause image retention (screen burn) which are not covered
by the warranty.
Screen Fit: Displays the full image without any cut-off when HDMI
Mode t
(720p / 1080i / 1080p) or Component (1080i / 1080p) signals are
inputted.
Select your preferred picture type.
✎ NOTE
■ Dynamic: Suitable for a bright room.
x After selecting Screen Fit in HDMI (1080i / 1080p) or
■ Standard: Suitable for a normal environment.
Component (1080i / 1080p) mode: Adjusts the Position or
■ Movie: Suitable for watching movies in a dark room.
Size by using ▲, ▼, ◄, ► button.
x
Backlight / Contrast / Brightness / Sharpness / Depending on the input source, the picture size options may
vary.
Colour / Tint (G/R)
x The available items may differ depending on the selected
Your television has several setting options for picture quality control.
mode.
x
Settings can be adjusted and stored for each external device
Advanced Settings
connected to an input on the TV.
(available in Standard / Movie mode)
x If you use the Screen Fit function with HDMI 720p input,
Compared to previous models, new Samsung TVs have a more 1 line will be cut at the top, bottom, left and right as in the
precise picture. overscan function.
■ Colour Space (Auto / Native): Adjusts the range of colours
■ Digital Noise Filter (Off / Low / Medium / High / Auto): If the
available to create the image.
broadcast signal received by your TV is weak, you can activate the
■ White Balance: Adjust the colour temperature for a more natural
Digital Noise Filter feature to reduce any static and ghosting that
picture.
may appear on the screen.
R-Offset / G-Offset / B-Offset: Adjust each colour's (red, green,
✎ When the signal is weak, try other options until the best
blue) darkness.
picture is displayed.
R-Gain / G-Gain / B-Gain: Adjust each colour's (red, green, blue)
■ HDMI Black Level (Normal / Low): Selects the black level on the
brightness.
screen to adjust the screen depth.
Reset: Resets the White Balance to its default settings.
✎ Available only in HDMI mode (RGB signals).
■ Gamma: Adjusts the primary colour intensity.
■ Dynamic Contrast (Off / Low / Medium / High): Adjusts the ■ Film Mode (Off / Auto): Sets the TV to automatically sense and
process film signals from all sources and adjust the picture for
screen contrast.
optimum quality.
■ Black Tone (Off / Dark / Darker / Darkest): Select the black level
to adjust the screen depth. ✎ Available in TV mode, AV, COMPONENT (480i / 1080i) and
HDMI (480i / 1080i).
■ Flesh Tone: Emphasize pink "Flesh Tone".
■ Motion Lighting (Off / On): Reduce power consumption by
Picture Reset
brightness control adapted motion.
✎ Only available in Standard mode. Resets your current picture mode to its default settings.
■ Reset Picture Mode: Returns all picture values in the currently
selected mode to the default settings.
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Connections
POWER
y For better picture and audio quality, connect to a digital device using an HDMI cable.
y The picture may not display normally (if at all) or the audio may not work if an external
device that uses an older version of HDMI mode is connected to the TV. If such a problem
occurs, ask the manufacturer of the external device about the HDMI version and, if out of
date, request an upgrade.
y Be sure to purchase a certified HDMI cable. Otherwise, the picture may not display or a
connection error may occur.
Selecting a language
Select the desired OSD (On Screen
Display) language.
English
Indonesia AV Device (1)

Using a HDMI Cable (up to 1080p)
d
U Move E Enter

HDMI OUT


Selecting a Home Use mode
Blu-ray player / DVD / cable box / set top box
• Select the Home Use mode.
Store Demo mode is for retail
environments.

R - AUDIO - L
• When pressing TV controller, the

function menu screen appears.
Home Use
Select the Menu(m) and press
L Move E Enter it more than 5 seconds using the

controller. The Store Demo mode

is set. Cancel the Store Demo by
selecting Source( ) and pressing
it more than 5 seconds.

Selecting an Area
Press the ► / ENTERE button. Press
the ▲ or ▼ button, then press the
R W R Y R W
ENTERE button to select the
appropriate area.

: Asia/Europe


E Enter R W Y R W
 AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT
Auto Store
R-AUDIO-L R-AUDIO-L

VCR
Setting the Clock Set
AV Device (2)
Using a Component Cable
Using an Audio/Video
Press the ◄ or ► button to select Day,
(up to 1080p)
Month, Year, Hour and Minute.
Set these by pressing the ▲ / ▼ / ◄
Year
/ ► button, and press the ENTERE
01 2012 Changing the Input Source
button to go next step.
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Source List
U Adjust E Enter m Skip
Use to select TV or other external input sources such as DVD / Blu-
ray players / cable box / STB satellite receiver connected to the TV.

1. Press the SOURCE button.
Viewing the HD Connection Guide
2. Select a desired external input source.
■ TV / AV / Component / HDMI1/DVI / HDMI2
 ✎ You can only choose external devices that are connected to the
TV. In the Source List, connected inputs will be highlighted.
Enjoy your TV.
How to use Edit Name
button.
Edit Name lets you associate a device name to an input source. To
access Edit Name, press the TOOLS button in Source List. The
following selections appear under Edit Name:
Sound Menu
Mode t
■ 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.
Equalizer
(standard sound mode only)
■ Balance: Adjusts the balance between the right and left speaker.
■ 100Hz / 300Hz / 1KHz / 3KHz / 10KHz (Bandwidth Adjustment):
Adjusts the level of specific bandwidth frequencies.
■ Reset: Resets the equalizer to its default settings.
SRS TruSurround HD t
(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.
Auto Volume
Because each broadcasting station has its own signal conditions,
the volume may fluctuate each time 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.
Selecting the Sound Mode t
When you set to Dual l-ll, the current sound mode is displayed on
the screen.
Audio Type Dual I-II
Mono Mono
A2 Stereo Stereo Stereo ↔ Mono
Dual Dual I ↔ Dual II
Mono Mono
NICAM Stereo Mono ↔ Stereo
Mono ↔ Dual I
Stereo
Dual
 Dual II 
✎ If the stereo signal is weak and an automatic switching, occurs,
then switch to the mono.
Only activated in stereo sound signal.
✎
✎
This function is available for all input sources.
Sound Reset
■ Reset All: Reset all sound settings to the factory defaults.
Remote Control
✎
This remote control has Braille points on the Power, Channel, and Volume buttons and can be used by visually impaired persons.
y PC(D-Sub) and PC/DVI AUDIO IN input are not supported.
y For HDMI/DVI cable connection, you must use the HDMI IN 1(DVI) port.
y Connecting through the HDMI cable may not be supported depending on the PC.
y If an HDMI to DVI cable is connected to the HDMI IN 1(DVI) port, the audio does not work.
y Service: Connector for service only.
* It may differ depending on the model.
Power Input
Alternately select Teletext ON, Double, Mix or OFF.
TV Rear Panel
Quickly select frequently used functions.
Media Play
Using a USB Drive
Selects the on-screen menu items and changes the
VHF/UHF Antenna
R B R G
SRS: Turns the SRS TruSurround on and off.
or
ANT OUT
R B R G
COMPONENT OUT
Cable
P R P B Y
Display Modes (HDMI/DVI Input)
Blu-ray player
Optimal resolution is 1366 X 768 @ 60 Hz.
AV Device (3)
Mode Resolution
640 x 350
IBM
720 x 400
■ VCR / DVD / Cable STB / Satellite STB / PVR STB / AV
640 x 480
Receiver / Game / Camcorder / PC / DVI PC / DVI / TV / IPTV MAC
832 x 624
/ Blu-ray / HD DVD / DMA: Name the device connected to the
640 x 480
input jacks to make your input source selection easier. 640 x 480
640 x 480
✎ When connecting a PC to the HDMI IN 1(DVI) port with HDMI
800 x 600
cable, you should set the TV to PC mode under Edit Name.
800 x 600
VESA DMT 800 x 600
✎ When connecting a PC to the HDMI IN 1(DVI) port with HDMI
1024 x 768
to DVI cable, you should set the TV to DVI PC mode under Edit
1024 x 768
Name.
1024 x 768
1280 x 720
✎ When connecting an AV devices to the HDMI IN 1(DVI) port
1366 x 768
mode
with HDMI to DVI cable, you should set the TV to DVI
under Edit Name.
Information
You can see detailed information about the selected external device.
✎ Information only available for the current connected source.
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Eco Solution
Setup Menu
■ Energy Saving t (Off / Low / Medium / High / Picture
Off) : This adjusts the brightness of the TV in order to reduce
power consumption. If you select Picture Off, the screen is
❑ Setting the Time
turned off, but the sound remains on. Press any button except
volume button to turn on the screen.
Time
■ No Signal Power Off (Off / 15 min / 30 min / 60 min): To avoid
✎ The current time will appear every time you press the
INFO unnecessary energy consumption, set how long you want the TV
button. to remain on if it's not receiving a signal.
✎ Disabled when the PC is in power saving mode.
■ Clock Set: Set the Day, Month, Year, Hour, Minute.
■ Sleep Timer t ■ Auto Power Off (Off / On): The TV will be automatically turned
off when no user operation is received for 4 hours.
Automatically shuts off the TV after a preset period of time. (30,
60, 90, 120, 150 and 180 minutes).
Auto Protection Time
✎
To cancel Sleep Timer, select Off.
■ Auto Protection Time (Off / 2 hours / 4 hours / 8 hours / 10
hours): If the screen remains idle with a still image for a certain
Timer 1 / Timer 2 / Timer 3
period of time defined by the user, the screen saver is activated
Three different on / off timer settings can be made. You must set the
to prevent the formation of ghost images on the screen.
clock first.
General
■ On Time / Off Time: Set the hour, minute and Activate / Inactivate.
(To activate the timer with the setting you have chosen, set to
■ Game Mode (Off/On): When connecting to a game console
Activate.) such as PlayStation™ or Xbox™, you can enjoy a more realistic
gaming experience by selecting the game mode.
■ Volume: Set the desired volume level.
x
■ Contents: When the On Time is activated, you can turn on a Precautions and limitations for game mode
specific channel or play back contents such as photo or audio files. -
To disconnect the game console and connect another
- TV/USB: Select TV or USB. (Make sure that an USB device is
external device, set Game Mode to Off in the setup
connected to your TV.) menu.
- Antenna: Displays the current antenna source. -
If you display the TV menu in Game Mode, the screen
- Channel: Select the desired channel.
shakes slightly.
- Music/Photo: Select the folder containing MP3/JPEG files on the
x
Game Mode is not available in TV mode.
USB device.
x
After connecting the game console, set Game Mode to
✎ The maximum displayed number of files, including sub
On to prevent poor picture quality. Unfortunately, you may
folders, in one folder of USB storage device is 2000.
notice reduced picture quality
✎ The media may not be playing smoothly when using the
■ Melody: Set so that a melody plays when the TV is turned off,
device lower than USB 2.0.
Low, Medium and High.
■ Repeat: Select Once, Everyday, Mon~Fri, Mon~Sat, Sat~Sun or
✎ The Melody does not play.
Default
Manual to set at your convenience. If you select Manual, you can
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Automatic When no sound is output from the TV because the
set up the day you want to activate the timer.
change
button has been pressed.
Dual I
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When no sound is output from the TV because the volume
Automatic
has been reduced to minimum with the
✎ The PIN input screen appears before the setup screen.
change
-
When the TV is turned off by Sleep Timer function.
✎ Enter your 4-digit PIN, the default of which is "0-0-0-0". Change
Dual I
the PIN using the Change PIN option.
x
Child Lock (Off / On): Lock channels in Channel List, to prevent
unauthorized users, such as children, from watching unsuitable
programme.
✎
Only available when the Input source is set to TV.
x
Change PIN: Change your password required to set up the TV.
✎
If you forget the PIN code, press the remote control buttons
in the following sequence in Standby mode, which resets the
PIN to "0-0-0-0": MUTE → 8 → 2 → 4 → POWER (on).
Language
Set the menu language.
✎ Select Language and press the ENTERE button.
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Displays and selects the available video
Turns the TV on and off.
sources.
Press to directly access to channels.
Returns to the previous channel.
Cuts off the sound temporarily.
Adjusts the volume.
Changes channels.
Displays the main on-screen menu.
Displays channel lists on the screen.
Views the Media Play.
MEDIA.P HDMI Selects the HDMI mode directly.
Displays information on the TV screen.
values seen on the menu.
Exits the menu.
Returns to the previous menu.
A B C D
Use these buttons according to the
P.MODE: Selects the picture mode. direction on screen.
P.MODE P.SIZE SRS
P.SIZE: Selects the picture size.
Use these buttons in a specific feature.
Installing batteries (Battery size: AAA)
Horizontal Vertical Pixel Clock
Sync Polarity
Frequency Frequency Frequency
(H / V)
(KHz) (Hz) (MHz)
31.469 70.086 25.175 +/-
31.469 70.087 28.322 -/+
35.000 66.667 30.240 -/-
49.726 74.551 57.284 -/-
31.469 59.940 25.175 -/-
37.861 72.809 31.500 -/-
37.500 75.000 31.500 -/-
✎
37.879 60.317 40.000 +/+ NOTE
48.077 72.188 50.000 +/+
x
Use the remote control within 23 feet from TV.
46.875 75.000 49.500 +/+
48.363 60.004 65.000 -/- x
Bright light may affect the performance of the remote control.
56.476 70.069 75.000 -/-
Avoid using nearby special fluorescent light or neon signs.
60.023 75.029 78.750 +/+
45.000 60.000 74.250 +/+
x The Colour and shape may vary depending on the model.
47.712 59.790 85.500 +/+
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Support Menu
Self Diagnosis
■ Picture Test: Use to check for picture problems. If the problem
continues to occur, check the colour pattern.
■ Sound Test: Use the built-in melody sound to check for sound
problems.
■ Reset: Reset all settings to the factory defaults.
✎
The PIN input screen appears before the setup screen.
✎ Enter your 4-digit PIN. Change the PIN using the Change
PIN option.
Software Upgrade
Software Upgrade can be performed by downloading the latest
firmware from "www.samsung.com" to a USB memory device.
HD Connection Guide
Refer to this information when connecting external devices to the
TV.
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 centres, and how to download products and
software.
MUTE
VOL – button.
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