Samsung Plasma TV User Manual

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    Contact SAMSUNG WORLDWIDE If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care centre. Country Web Site Customer Care Centre AUSTRALIA 1300 362 603 www.samsung.com NEW ZEALAND 0800 SAMSUNG (0800 726 786) www.samsung.com...
  • Page 2 A still image displayed too long may cause permanent damage to the PDP Panel. Watching the Plasma TV in 4:3 format for a long period of time may leave traces of borders displayed on the left, right and centre of the screen caused by the difference of light emission on the screen.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Getting Started Accessories Viewing the Control Panel Viewing the Remote Control Connecting to an Antenna Plug & Play (Initial Setup) Connections Connecting to an AV Device Connecting to an Audio Device Changing the Input Source Basic Features How to Navigate Menus Using the button (Now &...
  • Page 4: Getting Started

    Getting Started Accessories ✎ Please make sure the following items are included with your PDP TV. If any items are missing, contact your dealer. ✎ The items’ colour and shapes may vary depending on the models. y Remote Control & Batteries (AAA x 2) y Cleaning Cloth y Owner’s Instructions y Power Cord...
  • Page 5: Viewing The Remote Control

    17). and Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) modes AD: Turns the audio description on and (p. 28, 35). off (not available in some locations) (�: Controls recording for Samsung (p. 16). recorders that have the Anynet+ P.SIZE: Selects the picture size (p.14). feature) SUBT.: Displays digital subtitles (p.19).
  • Page 6: Connecting To An Antenna

    Getting Started Connecting to an Antenna When the TV is initially powered on, basic settings proceed automatically. ✎ Preset: Connecting the power cord and antenna. VHF/UHF Antenna Cable ANT OUT Power Input Plug & Play (Initial Setup) When the TV is initially powered on, a sequence of on-screen prompts will assist in configuring basic settings. Press the POWERP button.
  • Page 7: Connections

    Connections Connecting to an AV Device Using an HDMI / DVI Cable: HD connection (up to 1080p) Available devices: DVD, Blu-ray player, HD cable box, STB (Set-Top-Box) satellite receiver, cable box, STB satellite receiver White HDMI OUT DVI OUT AUDIO OUT R-AUDIO-L ✎...
  • Page 8: Connecting To An Audio Device

    Connections Connecting to an Audio Device Using an Optical or Audio Cable Connection Available devices: digital audio system, amplifier, DVD home theatre digital audio system OPTICAL ✎ DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) When a digital audio system is connected to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) jack, decrease the volume of both the TV and the system.
  • Page 9: Basic Features

    Basic Features PRE-CH TTX/MIX How to Navigate Menus MUTE Using the INFO button (Now & Next guide) Before using the TV, follow the steps below to learn how to The display identifies the current channel INFO CH LIST navigate the menu and select and adjust different functions. and the status of certain audio-video settings.
  • Page 10: Channel Manager

    Basic Features Using Scheduled View Channels: Shows the channel list according to ■ channel type. Guide 2:10 Tue 1 Jun My Channels: Shows the group of the channel. ■ DTV Air 800 five Scheduled: Shows all the currently reserved ■ Family Affairs 18:00 - 18:30 programmes.
  • Page 11: Channel Menu

    Channel Menu Using the Favourite Channels ¦ Retuning Channels ¦ My Channels (in Channel Manager) Country To show all favourite channels, click on the button shown on the right. You can change the country. The PIN input screen appears. ■ Edit My Channels : You can set the selected Enter your 4 digit PIN number.
  • Page 12: Editing Channels

    Basic Features Editing Channels ¦ Scheduled (in Channel Manager) Channel Manager Option Menu You can view, modify or delete a show you have reserved to (in Channel Manager) watch. 1. Select a channel and press the TOOLS button. ■ Change Info: Change a show you have reserved to 2.
  • Page 13: Picture Menu

    Picture Menu Min Cell Light: When Eco sensor is On, the minimum screen brightness can be adjusted manually. ✎ If Eco Sensor is On, the display brightness Changing the Preset Picture Mode ¦ may change (become slightly darker or brighter) depending on the surrounding light intensity.
  • Page 14: Picture Options

    Basic Features ■ Flesh Tone: Emphasize pink “Flesh Tone.” Screen Fit: Displays the full image without any cut-off when HDMI (720p / 1080i / 1080p) or Component ■ Edge Enhancement (Off / On): Emphasize object (1080i / 1080p) signals are inputted. boundaries.
  • Page 15 (If not, contact your computer manufacturer or Samsung Scrolling: This function removes after-images on the Dealer.) screen by moving all the pixels on the PDP according 1.
  • Page 16: Sound Menu

    Basic Features Sound Menu Audio Format (digital channels only) Changing the Preset Sound Mode ¦ When sound is emitted from both the main speaker and the audio receiver, a sound echo may occur due to the decoding speed difference between the main speaker and the audio Mode receiver.
  • Page 17: Setup Menu

    Additional Setting Selecting the Sound Mode ¦ ■ DTV Audio Level (MPEG / HE-AAC): This function When you set to Dual l ll, the current allows you to reduce the disparity of a voice signal sound mode is displayed on the screen. DUAL (which is one of the signals received during a digital TV broadcast) to a desired level.
  • Page 18: Using The Sleep Timer

    Basic Features ✎ Using the Sleep Timer Auto Power Off (available only when the TV is turned on ¦ by Timer): The TV will be automatically turned off after 3 hours of being left idle to prevent overheating. ■ Sleep Timer : Automatically shuts off the TV after a preset period of time.
  • Page 19: Network Test

    Subtitle ■ Menu Transparency (Bright / Dark): Set the Transparency of the menu. Use this menu to set the Subtitle mode. SUBT. ■ Melody (Off / Low / Medium / High): Set so that a ■ Subtitle (Off / On): Switches melody plays when the TV is turned on or off.
  • Page 20: Support Menu

    The time required to download the software is signal or by network connection or downloading the latest determined by the signal status. firmware from “www.samsung.com,” to a USB memory device. ■ Standby Mode Upgrade: A manual upgrade will be Current Version the software already installed in the TV.
  • Page 21: Advanced Features

    Advanced Features Connecting to a PC Using an HDMI/DVI Cable / a D-sub Cable AUDIO OUT PC OUT DVI OUT AUDIO OUT Display Modes (D-Sub and HDMI/DVI Input) Optimal resolution is 1920 X 1080 @ 60 Hz. Horizontal Frequency Vertical Frequency Pixel Clock Frequency Sync Polarity Mode...
  • Page 22: Network Connection

    Advanced Features Network Connection You can set up your TV so that it can access the Internet through your local area network (LAN) using a wired or wireless connection. Connecting to a Wired Network ¦ You can attach your TV to your LAN using cable in three ways: y You can attach your TV to your LAN by connecting the LAN port on the back of your TV to an external modem using a Cat 5 cable.
  • Page 23 Network Setup (Auto) Network Setup (Manual) Use the Automatic Network Setup when connecting your Use the Manual Network Setup when connecting your TV to TV to a network that supports DHCP. To set up your TV’s a network that requires a Static IP address. cable network connection automatically, follow these steps: Getting the Network Connection Values How to set up automatically...
  • Page 24: Connecting To A Wireless Network

    Connecting to a Wireless Network ¦ To connect your TV to your network wirelessly, you need a wireless router or modem and a Samsung Wireless LAN Adapter (WIS09ABGN), which you connect to your TV’s back or side panel USB jack. See the illustration below.
  • Page 25 Notice The picture may appear corrupted or have static for some channels when the TV is connected to the Samsung Wireless LAN Adapter. In such case, establish a connection using one of the following methods: Method 1 Method 2 Connect using the USB right angle adapter...
  • Page 26: Network Setup (Ad-Hoc)

    You can connect to a mobile device without an access point displays a list of the available networks. through the “Samsung Wireless LAN Adapter” by using a 4. In the list of networks, press the ▲ or ▼ button to select peer to peer network.
  • Page 27 Internet service provider, 2. Press the ▼ button to select Internet Protocol Setup, please contact Samsung Electronics at 1-800-SAMSUNG. and then press the ENTERE button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Manual, and then press the ENTERE button.
  • Page 28: Media Play

    PC IP addresses should be the same and only the last part (the host address) should be changed. (e.g. IP Address: 123.456.789.**) 2. Using a LAN cable, connect between the external modem and the PC onto which the Samsung PC Share Manager programme will be installed.
  • Page 29 The Divx DRM, Multi-audio, embedded caption does not supported. ✎ Samsung PC Share manager should be permitted by the firewall programme on your PC. ✎ When you use Media Play mode through a network connection, According to functions of the provided server: The sorting method may vary.
  • Page 30: Screen Display

    Advanced Features Screen Display ¦ Move to the file you desired using the up/down/right/left buttons and then press the ENTERE or � (Play) button. The file is played. ✎ Supports the View Devices and Home in Media Play homepage. Information: Videos /Movie 01.avi Page...
  • Page 31 y Supported Video Formats Frame rate Bit rate File Extension Container Video Codec Resolution Audio Codec (fps) (Mbsp) Divx 3.11 / 4.x / 5.1 / 6.0 1920x1080 6 ~ 30 XviD 1920x1080 6 ~ 30 *.avi MP3 / AC3 / LPCM / *.mkv ADPCM / DTS Core H.264 BP / MP / HP...
  • Page 32 Advanced Features Playing movie file continuously (Resume Play) If you exit the playing videos function, it can be played later from the point where it was stopped. 1. Select the movie file you want to play continuously by pressing the ◄ or ► button to select it from the file list section. 00:04:03 / 00:07:38 Movie 01.avi 2.
  • Page 33: Playing The Multiple Files

    Playing the Multiple Files ¦ Playing the selected video/music/photo files Videos /Movie 01.avi 2 files selected Page 1. Press the Yellow button in the file list to select the desired file. 2. Repeat the above operation to select multiple files. Movie 01.avi Movie 02.avi Jan.10.2010...
  • Page 34 Advanced Features Videos/Music/Photos Play Option menu During playing a file, press the TOOLS button. Category Operations Videos Music Photos Title You can move the other file directly. > Repeat Mode You can play movie and music files repeatedly. > > You can adjust the picture size for preference.
  • Page 35: Anynet

    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.
  • Page 36: Setting Up Anynet

    Make sure to switch to an Anynet+ device by using the Device List. Recording ¦ You can make a recording of a TV Programme using a Samsung recorder. 1. Select Recording. ✎ When there are more than two recording devices When multiple recording devices are connected, the recording devices are listed.
  • Page 37: Listening Through A Receiver

    Listening through a Receiver ¦ You can listen to sound through a receiver (i.e Home Theatre) instead of the TV Speaker. 1. Select Receiver and set to On. 2. Press the EXIT button to exit. ✎ If your receiver supports audio only, it may not appear in the device list. ✎...
  • Page 38: Allshare

    ✎ For more information, visit “www.samsung.com” or contact the Samsung call centre. Mobile devices may Using the Message Function need additional software installation. For details, refer to Using this function, you view call arrivals, SMS messages each device's user’s guide.
  • Page 39 You can also change the setting (or resetting) of this feature at “AllShare Setup”. Using your Samsung phone to control your TV Simply Warning: Please note that if your device is connected to unsecured or unfamiliar network, unwanted or inappropriate contents might be played.
  • Page 40: Other Information

    Other Information Other Information Analogue Channel Teletext Feature The index page of the Teletext service gives you information on how to use the service. For Teletext information to be displayed correctly, channel reception must be stable. Otherwise, information may be missing or some pages may not be displayed. ✎...
  • Page 41: Installing The Wall Mount

    For detailed information on installing the wall mount, see the instructions provided with the wall mount. Contact a technician for assistance when installing the wall mount bracket. Samsung Electronics is not responsible for any damage to the product or injury to yourself or others if you elect to install the TV on your own.
  • Page 42: Assembling The Cables

    Other Information Assembling the Cables Enclose the cables in the Cable tie so that the cables are not visible through the transparent stand. Overly rigid or thick cables can damage input jacks for long term usage. Cable Tie Securing the TV to the wall Caution: Pulling, pushing, or climbing onto the TV may cause the TV to fall.
  • Page 43: Troubleshooting

    If you have any questions about the TV, first refer to this list. If none of these troubleshooting tips apply, please visit “www. samsung.com,” then click on Support, or contact the call centre listed on the back-cover of this manual.
  • Page 44 If the humming sound is loud, you may have set the brightness on the TV too high. Try setting the brightness lower. • You can also have loud humming if the back of your Plasma TV is too close to a wall or other hard surface. Also try rerouting your connection cables. •...
  • Page 45 If the humming sound is loud, you may have set the brightness on the TV too high. Try setting the brightness lower. • You can also have loud humming if the back of your Plasma TV is too close to a wall or other hard surface. Also try rerouting your connection cables. •...
  • Page 46: Specifications

    Other Information Specifications Panel native 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz Environmental Considerations Operating Temperature 10°C to 40°C (50°F to 104°F) Operating Humidity 10% to 80%, non-condensing Storage Temperature -20°C to 45°C (-4°F to 113°F) Storage Humidity 5% to 95%, non-condensing Stand Swivel (Left / Right) -20˚...
  • Page 47: Index

    Index AllShare Favorite Channel Receiver Amplify Film Mode Recording Anynet+ Fine Tune Remote Control Auto Adjustment Flesh Tone Repeat Mode Auto Volume Frequency RGB Only Mode Rotate Background Music HDMI 7, 35 Balance L/R Headphones Select All Basic View Home Theatre 8, 35 Self Diagnosis Batteries...
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