Samsung Plasma TV User Manual

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 10 How to Navigate Menus 10 Using the INFO 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’ colours and shapes may vary depending on the models. y Remote Control & Batteries (AAA x 2) y Cleaning Cloth y Warranty Card / Safety Guide (Not available in some locations) y Owner’s Instructions...
  • Page 5: Viewing The Control Panel

    Viewing the Control Panel ✎ The product colour and shape may vary depending on the model. Power Indicator Speakers Power Indicator Remote control sensor Aim the remote control towards this spot on the TV. Toggles between all the available input sources. In the on-screen menu, use this SOURCEE button as you would use the ENTERE button on the remote control.
  • Page 6: Viewing The Remote Control

    Use these buttons in Media Play locations. and Anynet+ modes (p. 30, 37). P.SIZE: Selects the picture size (p. 15). (�: Controls recording for Samsung SUBT.: Displays digital subtitles (p. 20). recorders that have the Anynet+ feature) Installing batteries (Battery size: AAA) ✎...
  • Page 7: Connecting To An Antenna

    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 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 8: Connections

    Connections Connecting to an AV Device Using an HDMI or HDMI/DVI cable (up to 1080p) Available devices: DVD, Blu-ray player, HD cable box, HD STB (Set-Top-Box) satellite receiver, cable box, STB satellite receiver HDMI OUT DVI OUT AUDIO OUT White R-AUDIO-L ✎...
  • Page 9: Connecting To An Audio Device

    Connecting to an Audio Device Using an Optical (Digital) or Audio (Analogue) Cable or Headphone Connections 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 10: Basic Features

    Basic Features PRE-CH TTX/MIX MUTE How to Navigate Menus 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 navigate the menu and select and adjust different functions. and the status of certain audio-video CH LIST settings.
  • Page 11: Using Favourite Channels

    Using Scheduled View Channels: Shows the channel list according to ■ channel type. Guide My Channels: Shows the group of the channel. 2:10 Tue 1 Jun ■ DTV Air 800 five Scheduled: Shows all the currently reserved ■ Family Affairs 18:00 - 18:30 programmes.
  • Page 12: Channel Menu

    Basic Features 3. After you have changed the settings, the channel list Manual Store for each group can be viewed in my channels. Scans for a channel manually and stores in the TV. 1futech ✎ If a channel is locked using the Child Lock function, * 24ore.tv the PIN input window appears.
  • Page 13: Picture Menu

    Other Features ¦ Scheduled (in Channel Manager) Channel Manager You can view, modify or delete a show you have reserved to watch. ■ Change Info: Change a show you have reserved to Channel Manager Option Menu watch. Set each channel using the Channel Manager menu options (Lock / Unlock, Timer Viewing, Sort, Delete, Select All / ■...
  • Page 14: Adjusting Picture Settings

    Basic Features Adjusting Picture Settings Changing the Picture Options ¦ ¦ Cell Light / Contrast / Brightness / Advanced Settings Sharpness / Colour / Tint (G/R) (available in Standard / Movie mode) You can adjust the detailed setting for the screen including Your television has several setting options for picture quality colour and contrast.
  • Page 15: Picture Options

    ■ White Balance: Adjust the colour temperature for a ■ Colour Tone (Cool / Normal / Warm1 / Warm2) more natural picture. ✎ Warm1 or Warm2 will be deactivated when the R-Offset / G-Offset / B-Offset: Adjust each colour’s picture mode is Dynamic. (red, green, blue) darkness.
  • Page 16 Basic Features ■ Screen Mode (16:9 / Wide Zoom / Zoom / 4:3) (New Auto protection Time (10 min / 20 min / 40 min / Zealand, Singapore only): Available only when picture 1 hours / Off): If the screen remains idle with a still size is set to Auto Wide.
  • Page 17: Sound Menu

    PC may differ in which case the same basic set-up information will almost always be applied. (standard sound mode only) (If not, contact your computer manufacturer or Samsung This function provides a virtual 5.1 channel surround sound Dealer.) experience through a pair of speakers using HRTF (Head 1.
  • Page 18: Setup Menu

    Basic Features Speaker Select (External Speaker / TV Sound Reset (OK / Cancel) Speaker) Reset all sound settings to the factory defaults. A sound echo may occur due to a difference in decoding Selecting the Sound Mode ¦ speed between the main speaker and the audio receiver. In this case, set the TV to External Speaker.
  • Page 19: Using The Sleep Timer

    ¦ Using the Sleep Timer Repeat: Select Once, Everyday, Mon~Fri, Mon~Sat, Sat~Sun or Manual to set at you convenience. If you select Manual, you can set up the day you want to ■ Sleep Timer : Automatically shuts off the TV activate the timer.
  • Page 20: Wireless Remote Control

    Basic Features Subtitle ■ BD Wise (Off / On): Provides the optimal picture quality for Samsung DVD, Blu-ray and Home Theatre products Use this menu to set the Subtitle mode. which support BD Wise. When BD Wise is turned On, SUBT.
  • Page 21: 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 automatically performed at selected time. Since the Current Version the software already installed in the TV.
  • Page 22: Advanced Features

    Advanced Features Connecting to a PC Using an HDMI/DVI Cable / a D-sub Cable DVI OUT AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT PC 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 23: Network Connection

    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 24 Network Setup 1. Follow Steps 1 through 6 in the “How to set up Network Test automatically” procedure. SWL(Samsung Wireless Link) : Off 2. Set Internet Protocol Setup to Manual. SWL connect 3. Press the ▼ button on your remote to go to the first entry field.
  • Page 25: 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, WIS09ABGN2, WIS10ABGN), which you connect to your TV’s back or side panel USB jack. See the illustration below.
  • Page 26 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 a USB cable in a place that is not affected by radio interference.
  • Page 27 Network Setup (PBC (WPS)) How to set up automatically To set up the wireless connection automatically, follow these steps: How to set up using PBC (WPS) 1. Follow Steps 1 through 6 in the “How to set up using If your router has a PBC (WPS) button, follow these steps: PBC (WPS)”...
  • Page 28: Network Setup (Ad-Hoc)

    ENTERE button. You can connect to a mobile device without an access point 3. Press the ▼ button to go to the first entry field (IP through the “Samsung Wireless LAN Adapter” by using a Address). peer to peer network.
  • Page 29 As your TV has a different MAC ✎ address, your ISP can not authenticate its MAC address, If a Samsung Wireless LAN Adapter is connected to the and your TV can not connect. USB 2 port, the network may not operate normally. We...
  • Page 30: 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 31 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 32: 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 33 WMA sampling rate 22050Hz mono is not supported. – Below 1280 x 720: 60 frame max – Above 1280 x 720: 30 frame max • GMC 2 over is not supported. • Only Samsung Techwin MJPEG is supported. • H.263 is not supported. English...
  • Page 34 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. ✎ If you press the ENTERE button (Chaptering) during playing the file, you can explore scene divided into 5 chapters you want.
  • Page 35: 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 ✎...
  • Page 36 Advanced Features Recorded TV/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. > >...
  • Page 37: 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 38: 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 39: 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 40: Internet@Tv

    Screen Display Recommended Applications: Recommended TV Screen: Displays the recommended service by Displays the current channel. Samsung. You are not able to add or delete a service in this list. Information: My Applications by Date 1/1 Displays notices, new applications, and...
  • Page 41 Account Login ■ System Setup For a application with multiple account, use ◄ and ► to Ticker Autorun (Off / On): Enable/disable ticker autorun access the different account. upon powering on the TV. ✎ The Ticker application provides useful News, Login Weather, and Stock Market information.
  • Page 42: Samsung Apps

    Samsung Apps y Video: Displays various video media such as movies, TV shows and short length videos. Samsung Apps is a store for downloading applications to be y Sports: Displays various sports media such as match used on Samsung TV/AV equipment.
  • Page 43: 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 44 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 45: 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 46: Assembling The Cables

    Other Information Assembling the Cables Stand Type Enclose the cables in the Cable Tie so that the cables are not visible through the transparent stand. Wall-Mount Type ✎ Do not pull the cables too hard when arranging them. This may cause damage to the product’s connection terminals. English...
  • Page 47: 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 48: Securing The Tv To The Wall

    Other Information Securing the TV to the wall Caution: Pulling, pushing, or climbing onto the TV may cause the TV to fall. In particular, ensure that your children do not hang over or destabilize the TV; doing so may cause the TV to tip over, resulting in serious injuries or death.
  • Page 49: 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 50 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 51 Issues Solutions and Explanations You have intermittent loss of audio or • Check the cable connections and reconnect them. video. • Loss of audio or video can be caused by using overly rigid or thick cables. Make sure the cables are flexible enough for long term use.
  • Page 52: 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 TV System Analogue: B/G, D/K, L, I (Depending on your country selection) Digital: DVB-T...
  • Page 53: Index

    Index AllShare Fine Tune Receiver Amplify Flesh Tone Recording Anynet+ Frequency Remote Control Auto Adjustment Repeat Mode Auto Volume RGB Only Mode Rotate HDMI 8, 37 Headphones Background Music Home Theater 9, 37 Balance L/R Select All Basic View Self Diagnosis Batteries Sharpness Installation Space...
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