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  • Page 1 E-MANUAL imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. To receive more complete service, please register your product at www.samsung.com/register Model _____________ Serial No. _____________...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Channel Setting Preference Features Other Information • Using the INFO button (Now & Next guide) 1 • Network • Troubleshooting for LCD 550 series • Using the Channel menu (Watch TV) • System Menu • Anti-theft Kensington Lock • Memorizing channels • Support Menu • License • Other Features Advanced Features Basic Features • My Contents • Picture Menu • Anynet+(HDMI-CEC) • Sound Menu • AllShare™...

  • Page 3: Using The Info Button (Now & Next Guide)

    ❑ ❑ Using❑the❑INFO❑button❑(Now❑&❑Next❑guide) The display identifies the current channel and the status of certain audio-video settings. The Now & Next guide shows daily TV program information for each channel according to the broadcasting time. ● Scroll ◄, ► to view information for a desired program while watching the current channel.

  • Page 4: Using The Channel Menu (Watch Tv)

    ❑ ❑ Using❑Channel❑menu❑(Watch❑TV) ❑ MENUm❑→❑Support❑→ Contents❑Home❑→ ENTERE Press the CONTENT button to select Watch❑TV, then select the desired menu. Each screen will be displayed. ❑ ■ Guide The EPG (Electronic Program Guide) information is provided by broadcasters. Watch TV Using program schedules provided by Guide broadcasters, you can specify programs Schedule❑Manager...
  • Page 5 Using❑Guide Guide ❑Wed,❑6❑Oct❑10:54❑pm DTV Air 08.1 Rede TV!HD Home and Away 9:48 pm - 12:05 am 08.1 Rede TV!HD ATLÉTICO MG X CORINTHIANS(HD) Channel❑View❑-❑All Today 12:00❑am❑ 12:30❑am 1:00❑am 1:30❑am JORNAL❑DA❑GLOBAL Tine❑Team 05.1❑❑❑❑❑❑❑Globo❑HD 05.1❑❑❑❑❑❑❑Globo❑HD No❑Information ◀ ▶ No❑Information 07.1❑❑❑❑❑❑❑TVN❑DIGITAL❑HD Home and... 08.1❑❑❑❑❑❑❑Rede❑TV!HD ❑No❑Information 09.1❑❑❑❑❑❑❑QVC...
  • Page 6 Red (Schedule❑Mgr): Moves to the Schedule❑List in Schedule❑Manager. Green (-2❑Hours): Viewing the list of programs to be broadcasted before 2 hours. Yellow (+2❑Hours): Viewing the list of programs to be broadcasted after 2 hours. Blue (EXIT): Exits the guide. 5 j (Information): Displays details of the selected program. 6 k (Page): Move to previous or next page.
  • Page 7 ❑ ■ Schedule❑Manager Cancel or set the Timer❑Viewing to display the channel you want at the intended time. Using❑Timer❑Viewing You can set a desired channel to be displayed automatically at the intended time. Set the current time first to use this function. Press the ENTERE button on the Schedule❑Manager screen.
  • Page 8 ● Repeat: Select Once, Manual, Sat~Sun,❑Mon~Fri Everyday to set at your convenience. If you select Manual, you can set the day you want. The (c) mark indicates the day is selected. ● Date: You can set desired date. It is available when you select Once in Repeat.
  • Page 9 ❑ ■ Channel❑List You can view channel information, Added❑Channels or Favorites❑1-5. When you press the CH❑LIST button on the remote control, Channel❑List screen will be displayed at once. ● Added❑Channels: Shows all Channel❑List added channels. Added❑Channels ● Favorites❑1-5: Shows all favorite 04.1 TV#4 channels.
  • Page 10 Using the color buttons with the Channel❑List. ● Red (Antenna): Switches to or Cable. ● Yellow (Program❑View❑/❑Channel❑View): Displays the program when digital channel is selected. Returns to the channel view. ● L (CH❑Mode❑/❑Channel): Move to the when Favorites❑1-5 Add❑to Favorites❑is set. When you press the (Program❑View) button, you can move to other channels using L(Channel) button.
  • Page 11 Channel❑Status❑Display❑Icons Icon Operations An analog channel. A reserved program. A locked channel. ◀ ▶ English...
  • Page 12 How❑to❑use❑Timer❑Viewing❑in❑Channel❑List❑(digital❑channels❑only)❑ When you set the Timer❑Viewing in Channel❑List, you can only set the program in Program❑View. Press the CH❑LIST button, then select a desired digital channel. Press the (Program❑View) button. Press the ▲ / ▼ buttons to select the desired program, then press the ENTERE●or INFO button.
  • Page 13 ❑ ■ Channel❑Manager Add or edit the Favorites channel and set the channels to Delete, Deselect❑All Select❑All. You can edit the channel name only for analog channels. ● ) Added❑Ch.: Shows all Channel❑Manager Added❑Ch. Selected❑items:❑4❑ Channel❑Number added channels. ----❑Air ----❑Air ●...
  • Page 14 Channel❑Status❑Display❑Icons Icon Operations An analog channel. A channel selected. A channel set as a Favorites. A locked channel. Displays the option menu. Channel❑Manager ◀ ▶ Channel❑Manager❑Option❑Menu❑ Set each channel using the Channel❑Manager menu options (Watch, Add❑to❑ Favorites❑/Edit❑Favorites,❑Lock/Unlock,❑Channel❑Name❑Edit,❑Add/Delete,❑ Deselect❑All,❑Select❑All). Option menu items may differ depending on the channel status.
  • Page 15 Select a channel and press the TOOLS button. Select a function and change its settings. ● Watch: Watch the selected channel. ● Add❑to❑Favorites❑/❑Edit❑Favorites: Set channels you watch frequently as Favoritess. Select the Add❑to❑Favorites❑/ Edit❑Favorites, then press the ENTERE button. If the channel is already added to Favorites channel, Edit❑Favorites❑will ◀...
  • Page 16 ● Lock❑/❑Unlock: Lock a channel so that the channel cannot be selected and viewed. This function is available only when the Channel❑Lock is set to On. The PIN input screen appears. Enter your 4-digit PIN, the default of which is “0-0-0-0”.
  • Page 17 ● Add❑/❑Delete: Delete or add a channel to display the channels you want. NOTE ● All deleted channels will be shown on the menu. All❑Channels ● A gray-colored channel indicates the channel has been deleted. ● menu only appears for deleted channels. ●...

  • Page 18: Memorizing Channels

    ❑ ❑ Memorizing❑channels ❑ MENUm❑→❑Channel❑→❑ENTERE ❑ ■ Antenna❑(Air❑/❑Cable)❑t Before your television can begin memorizing the available channels, you must specify the type of signal source that is connected to the TV (i.e. an or a Cable system). ◀ ▶ English...
  • Page 19 ❑ ■ Auto❑Program❑ Scans for a channel automatically and stores in the TV. ● Air: Air antenna signal. ● Cable: Cable antenna signal. NOTE ● Automatically allocated program numbers may not correspond to actual or desired program numbers. If a channel is locked, the PIN input window appears.
  • Page 20 How❑to❑Stop❑Auto❑Programming Press the ENTERE button. by pressing the š or ™ A message will ask Select Stop❑Auto❑Program? button. Press the ENTERE button. ◀ ▶ English...

  • Page 21: Other Features

    ❑ ❑ Other❑Features ❑ ■ Fine❑Tune❑ (analog channels only) 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 signal is weak or distorted, fine tune the channel manually.
  • Page 22 ❑ ■ Color❑System❑(Auto❑/❑PAL-M❑/❑PAL-N❑/❑NTSC)❑ Normally the TV can receive image and sound with good quality in Auto mode. This mode detects the color signal sources automatically. If the color implementation is unsatisfactory, select any of PAL-M, PAL-N or NTSC. ◀ ▶ English...
  • Page 23 ❑ ❑ Changing❑the❑Preset❑Picture❑Mode ❑ MENUm❑→❑Picture❑→❑Picture❑Mode❑→❑ENTERE ❑ ■ Picture❑Mode❑ Select your preferred picture type. When connecting a PC, you can only make changes to the Entertain❑and Standard. ● Dynamic: Suitable for a bright room. ● Standard: Suitable for a normal environment. ◀...
  • Page 24 ❑ ❑ Adjusting❑picture❑settings ❑ MENUm❑→❑Picture❑→❑Backlight❑→❑ENTERE ❑ ■ Backlight❑/❑Contrast❑/❑Brightness❑/❑Sharpness❑/❑Color❑/❑Tint❑(G/R)❑ Your television has several setting options for picture quality control. NOTE ● When you make changes to Backlight,❑Contrast,❑Brightness,❑ Sharpness,❑Color Tint❑(G/R) the OSD will be adjusted accordingly. ● When connecting a PC, you can only make changes to Backlight,❑...
  • Page 25 ❑ ■ Screen❑Adjustment Set the various picture options such as picture size and aspect ratio. ● Picture❑Size: Your cable box/satellite receiver may have its own set of screen sizes as well. However, we highly recommend you use 16:9 mode most of the time.
  • Page 26 Screen❑Fit: Displays the full image without any cut-off when HDMI (720p / 1080i / 1080p) or Component (1080i / 1080p) signals are input. Smart❑View1❑ : Reduces original screen by 50%. for LCD 550 series Smart❑View2❑ : Reduces original screen by 25%. for LCD 550 series NOTE ●...
  • Page 27 ● Position: Adjust the picture position. It is only available in Zoom1, Zoom2, Wide❑Fit or Screen❑Fit. After selecting or Wide❑Fit, select Position. Follow the Zoom1,❑Zoom2 steps below in the Position screen. 1.❑ Select the Position, press the ENTERE button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to move the picture up or down. Press the ENTERE button.
  • Page 28 After selecting Screen❑Fit in HDMI (1080i/1080p) or Component (1080i/1080p) mode, you may need to center the picture. Select Position, then follow the steps below in the Position screen. 1.❑ Select the Position, press the ENTERE button. Press the ▲, ▼, ◄ or ► button to move the picture. Press the ENTERE button.
  • Page 29 HD (High Definition): 16:9 - 1080i/1080p (1920x1080), 720p (1280x720) Settings can be adjusted and stored for each external device you have connected to an input on the TV. Input Source Picture Size ATV, AV 16:9,❑Zoom1,❑Zoom2,❑4:3 Component (480i, 480p, 576i, 576p) 16:9,❑Zoom1,❑Zoom2,❑4:3 16:9,❑Wide❑Fit,❑4:3,❑Screen❑Fit,❑...
  • Page 30 ● PC❑Screen❑Adjustment It is available in mode. Coarse❑/❑Fine: Removes or reduces picture noise. If the noise is not removed by Fine-tuning alone, then adjust the frequency as best as possible (Coarse) and Fine-tune again. After the noise has been reduced, readjust the picture so that it is aligned to the center of screen.
  • Page 31 Depending on the version of Windows and the video card, the actual screens on your PC will probably look different, but the same basic set-up information will apply in most cases. (If not, contact your computer manufacturer or Samsung Dealer.)
  • Page 32 Click on “Control Panel” on the Windows start menu. Click on “Appearance and Themes” in the “Control Panel” window and a display dialog-box will appear. Click on “Display” and a display dialog box will appear. Navigate to the “Settings” tab on the display dialog-box. ●...
  • Page 33 ❑ ❑ Changing❑the❑Picture❑Options ❑ ■ Advanced❑Settings ❑ MENUm❑→❑Picture❑→❑Advanced❑Settings❑→❑ENTERE (available in mode) Standard❑/❑Movie Compared to previous models, new Samsung TVs have more precise pictures. When connecting a PC, you can Advanced❑Settings only make changes to Gamma❑and❑ Black Tone : Off ►...
  • Page 34 ● Dynamic❑Contrast❑(Off❑/❑Low❑/❑Medium❑/❑High): Adjust the screen contrast. ● Shadow❑Detail: Increase the brightness of dark images. ● Gamma: Adjust the primary color intensity. ● RGB❑Only❑Mode❑(Off❑/❑Red❑/❑Green❑/❑Blue): Displays the Red, Green and Blue color for making fine adjustments to the hue and saturation. ● Color❑Space❑(Auto❑/❑Native): Adjust the range of colors available to create the image.
  • Page 35 ● White❑Balance: Adjust the color temperature for a more natural picture. R-Offset❑/❑G-Offset❑/❑B-Offset: Adjust each color’s (red, green, blue) darkness. R-Gain❑/❑G-Gain❑/❑B-Gain: Adjust each color’s (red, green, blue) brightness. Reset: Resets the White❑Balance to it’s default settings. ● Flesh❑Tone: Emphasize pink “Flesh Tone”. ●...
  • Page 36 ❑ ■ Picture❑Options ❑ MENUm❑→❑Picture❑→❑Picture❑Options❑→❑ENTERE When connecting a PC, you can only make changes to the Color❑Tone. ● Color❑Tone❑(Cool❑/❑Standard❑/❑ Picture❑Options Warm1❑/❑Warm2) ► Color Tone : Standard Warm1 Warm2 will be Digital Noise Filter : Auto MPEG Noise Filter : Auto deactivated when the picture HDMI Black Level : Normal...
  • Page 37 ● Digital❑Noise❑Filter❑(Off❑/❑Low❑/❑Medium❑/❑High❑/❑Auto❑/❑Auto❑Visualization): If the broadcast signal received by your TV is weak, you can activate the Digital❑Noise❑Filter feature to reduce any static and ghosting that may appear on the screen. When the signal is weak, try other options until the best picture is displayed.
  • Page 38 ● HDMI❑Black❑Level❑(Low❑/❑Normal): Selects the black level on the screen to adjust the screen depth. Available only in mode (RGB signals). HDMI ● Film❑Mode❑(Off❑/❑Auto1❑/❑Auto2): Sets the TV to automatically sense and process film signals from all sources and adjusts the picture for optimum quality.
  • Page 39 ❑ ■ Reset❑Picture❑(OK❑/❑Cancel) Resets your current picture mode to its default settings. ◀ ▶ English...
  • Page 40 ❑ ❑ Changing❑the❑Preset❑Sound❑Mode ❑ MENUm❑→❑Sound❑→❑Sound❑Mode❑→❑ENTERE ❑ ■ Sound❑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 sounds to allow a better ◀...
  • Page 41 ❑ ❑ Sound❑Settings ❑ → ENTERE MENUm❑→❑Sound❑→ Sound❑Effect ❑ ■ Sound❑Effect (standard sound mode only) Use the up and down arrow keys to select an option, and then press ENTERE. ● SRS❑TruSurround❑HD❑(Off❑/❑On) This function provides a virtual 5.1 channel surround sound experience through a pair of speakers or headphones using HRTF (Head Related Transfer ◀...
  • Page 42 ● Equalizer to customize sound setting for each speaker. Equalizer Balance❑L/R: Adjusts the balance between the right and left speaker. (Bandwidth Adjustment): Adjusts the 100Hz❑/❑300Hz❑/❑1kHz❑/❑3kHz❑/❑10kHz level of specific bandwidth frequencies. Reset: Resets the equalizer to its default settings. ◀ ▶ English...
  • Page 43 ❑ ❑ Adjusting❑Sound❑Settings ❑ ■ Broadcast❑Audio❑Options ● Audio❑Language (digital channels only) Change the default value for audio languages. The available language may differ depending on the broadcast. ◀ ▶ English...
  • Page 44 ● Multi-Track❑Sound❑(MTS)❑t (analog channels only) 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 45 ❑ ■ SPDIF❑Output SPDIF (Sony Philips Digital InterFace) is used to provide digital sound, reducing interference going to speakers and various digital devices such as a DVD player. ● Audio❑Format: You can select the Digital Audio output (SPDIF) format. The available Digital Audio output (SPDIF) format may differ depending on the input source.
  • Page 46 ❑ ■ Speaker❑Settings ● Speaker❑Select❑(External❑Speaker❑/❑TV❑Speaker) A sound echo may occur due to a difference in decoding speed between the main speaker and the audio receiver. In this case, set the TV to External❑ Speaker. When Speaker❑Select is set to External❑Speaker, the volume and MUTE buttons will not operate and the sound settings will be limited.
  • Page 47 When Speaker❑Select is set to TV❑Speaker, you should use these settings. ● TV❑Speaker: On, External❑Speaker: On If there is no video signal, both speakers will be mute. ● Auto❑Volume❑(Off❑/❑Normal❑/❑Night) To equalize the volume level on each channel, set to Normal. Night: This mode provides an improved sound experience compared to Normal mode, making almost no noise.
  • Page 48 ❑ ■ Reset❑Sound❑(OK❑/❑Cancel) Reset all sound settings to the factory defaults. ◀ ▶ English...
  • Page 49 ❑ ❑ Setting❑the❑Network❑ for LCD 550 series ❑ ■ Network❑Settings❑ ❑ MENUm❑→❑Network❑→❑Network❑Settings❑→❑ENTERE Set the network connection to use AllShare™ and perform software upgrade. ❑ ■ Network❑Status❑ ❑ MENUm❑→❑Network❑→❑Network❑Status❑→❑ENTERE❑ You can check the current network and Internet status. ◀ ▶ ❑ ■ AllShare❑Settings ❑...
  • Page 50 ❑ ❑ Connecting❑to❑a❑Wired❑Network You can attach your TV to your LAN using cable in three ways: ● 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 LAN cable. See the diagram below. TV Rear Panel External Modem The Modem Port on the Wall...
  • Page 51 ● You can attach your TV to your LAN by connecting the LAN port on the back of your TV to a IP Sharer which is connected to an external modem. Use LAN cable for the connection. See the diagram below. The Modem Port TV Rear Panel on the Wall...
  • Page 52 ● Depending on how your network is configured, you may be able to attach your TV to your LAN by connecting the LAN port on the back of your TV directly to a network wall outlet using a LAN cable. See the diagram below. Note that the wall outlet is attached to a modem or router elsewhere in your house.
  • Page 53 ● If you have a Dynamic Network, you should use an ADSL modem or router that supports Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). Modems and routers that support DHCP automatically provide the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS values your TV needs to access the Internet so you do not have to enter them manually.
  • Page 54 ❑ ■ Network❑Setup❑(Auto) Use the Automatic Network Setup when connecting your TV to a network that supports DHCP. To set up your TV’s cable network connection automatically, follow these steps: How❑to❑set❑up❑automatically Go to Network❑Settings screen. To enter it, follow the directions of Network❑...
  • Page 55 If it fails to set automatically, check Network❑Settings the connection of LAN port. MAC❑Address 00:40:30:30:20:10 IP❑Address 192.168.10.21 If you cannot find network Subnet❑Mask 255.255.255.0 Gateway 192.168.10.1 connection values or if you want DNS❑Server 203.248.252.2 to set connection manually, set it Internet❑is❑connected❑successfully.
  • Page 56 ❑ ■ Network❑Setup❑(Manual) Use the Manual Network Setup when connecting your TV to a network that requires a Static IP address. Getting❑the❑Network❑Connection❑Values To get the Network connection values on most Windows computers, follow these steps: Right click the Network icon on the bottom right of the screen. In the pop-up menu that appears, click Status.
  • Page 57 How❑to❑set❑up❑manually To set up your TV’s cable network connection manually, follow these steps: Follow Steps 1 through 2 in the “How to set up automatically” procedure. Select the❑IP❑Settings on network connection screen. IP❑Mode to Manual. IP❑Settings Press the ▼ button on your ►...
  • Page 58 Enter the IP❑Address, Subnet❑Mask, Gateway, and values. DNS❑Server Use the number buttons on your remote control to enter numbers and the arrow buttons to move from one entry field to another. When done, select the OK. The network connection screen appears, and network setting is done. ◀...
  • Page 59 LCD 550 series To connect your TV to your wireless network, 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 port. See the illustration below.
  • Page 60 Samsung’s Wireless LAN adapter is sold separately and is offered by selected retailers, Ecommerce sites and Samsungparts.com. Samsung’s Wireless LAN adapter supports the IEEE 802.11a/b/g and n communication protocols. Samsung recommends using IEEE 802.11n. When you play video over a network connection, the video may not be played smoothly.
  • Page 61 ● If HIGH PURE THROUGHPUT (Greenfield) 802.11n mode is selected and the Encryption type is set to WEP, TKIP or TKIP AES (WPS2Mixed) for your wireless router, Samsung TVs will not support a connection in ◀ ▶ compliance with new Wi-Fi certification specifications.
  • Page 62 If your router, modem, or device is not certified, it may not connect to the TV via the “Samsung Wireless LAN Adapter.” ● Ensure the TV is turned off before you connect the Samsung Wireless LAN Adapter. ● Connection Methods: You can setup the wireless network connection on four ways.
  • Page 63 Samsung Wireless LAN Adapter. In such a case, establish a connection using one of the following methods or connect the Samsung Wireless LAN Adapter using a USB cable in a place that is not affected by radio interference.
  • Page 64 1.❑ Connect the extension cable to the USB 1 (HDD) port. 2.❑ Connect the extension cable and Samsung ◀ ▶ Wireless LAN Adapter. Attach the Samsung Wireless LAN Adapter to the back of the TV near the top, using double-sided adhesive tape. English...
  • Page 65 ❑ ■ Network❑Setup❑(Auto) Most wireless networks have an optional security system that requires devices that access the network to transmit an encrypted security code called an Access or Security Key. The Security Key is based on a Pass Phrase, typically a word or a series of letters and numbers of a specified length you were asked to enter when you set up security for your wireless network.
  • Page 66 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 ▲ or ▼ button to select a network, and then press the ENTERE button. If the wireless router is set to Hidden (Invisible), you have to select Add❑...
  • Page 67 If the wireless router has security, enter Network❑Settings the security key(Security or PIN), then Enter❑security❑key. 0❑entered select Done. When you enter the security key(Security or PIN), use ▲/▼/◄ /► buttons on your remote control to select number/characters. Delete Space Done You should be able to find the Previous n Move...
  • Page 68 ❑ ■ Network❑Setup❑(Manual) Use the Manual Network Setup when connecting your TV to a network that requires a Static IP address. Getting❑the❑Network❑Connection❑Values To get the Network connection values on most Windows computers, follow these steps: Right click the Network icon on the bottom right of the screen. In the pop-up menu that appears, click Status.
  • Page 69 How❑to❑set❑up❑manually To set up your TV’s cable network connection manually, follow these steps: Follow Steps 1 through 2 in the “How to set up automatically” procedure. Select the IP❑Settings on network connection screen. Set IP❑Mode❑to Manual. Press the ▼ button on your remote control to go to the first entry field. Enter the IP❑Address,❑Subnet❑Mask, Gateway, and DNS❑Server values.
  • Page 70 ❑ ■ Network❑Setup❑(WPS(PBC)) How❑to❑set❑up❑using❑WPS(PBC) If your router has a PBC (WPS) button, follow these steps: Go to Network❑Settings screen. To enter it, follow the directions of Network❑ Settings. Select the WPS(PBC). Network❑Settings Press the WPS(PBC) button on Select❑a❑network❑connection❑type. your router within 2 minutes. Your ◀...
  • Page 71 TV and samsung wireless router by placing samsung wireless router within 1foot(25cm) from samsung TV. If your wireless router does not support One❑Foot❑Connection, you must connect using one of the other methods. You can check for equipment that supports One❑Foot❑Connection...
  • Page 72 Place the wireless router in parallel with the Samsung Wireless LAN Adapter giving a gap no larger than 25cm. Wait until the connection is automatically established. The network connection screen appears, and network setting is done. 6.❑ Place the wireless router in a desired location.
  • Page 73 ❑ ■ Network❑Setup❑(Ad-Hoc) You can connect to a mobile device supporting Ad-hoc without an wireless router through the “Samsung Wireless LAN Adapter”. When connecting mobile device, you can use files on device. How❑to❑connect❑to❑new❑Ad-hoc Go to Network❑Settings screen. To enter it, follow the directions of Network❑...
  • Page 74 Input the generated into the Network❑Name❑(SSID) Security❑Key device you want to connect. If network does not operate normally, check the Network❑Name❑(SSID) Security❑Key again. An incorrect Security❑Key may cause a malfunction. If a device is connected once, it is displayed in network setting list. When you connect it again, you can find it in network setting list.
  • Page 75 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 76 ❑ ❑ Setting❑the❑Time ❑ MENUm❑→❑System❑→❑Time❑→❑ENTERE ❑ ■ Time❑ The current time will appear every time you press the INFO button. ● Clock: Setting the clock is for using various timer features of the TV. If you disconnect the power cord, you have to set the clock again. Clock❑Mode: Set up the current time manually or automatically.
  • Page 77 - Manual: Set the current time manually. Depending on the broadcast station and signal, the auto time set up may not be correct. In this case, set the time manually. Clock❑Set: Set the Day, Month, Year, Hour, Minute and am/pm. Available only when Clock❑Mode is set to Manual.
  • Page 78 ❑ ❑ Using❑the❑Sleep❑Timer ❑ MENUm❑→❑System❑→❑Time❑→❑Sleep❑Timer❑→❑ENTERE ● Sleep❑Timer t: Automatically shuts off the TV after a preset period of time. (30, 60, 90, 120, 150 and 180 minutes). To cancel the Sleep❑Timer, select Off. ◀ ▶ English...
  • Page 79 ❑ ❑ Setting❑the❑On/Off❑Timer ❑ MENUm❑→❑System❑→❑Time❑→❑ENTERE ● On❑Timer: Three different on timer settings On❑Timer❑1 can be made. You must set the clock first. Setup Setup: Select Off,❑Once,❑Everyday,❑ Once Mon~Fri,❑Mon~Sat,❑Sat~Sun Manual❑ On Time Volume to set at your convenience. If you select Manual, you can set up the day you want Source Antenna...
  • Page 80 Source: Select content to be played when the TV is turned on automatically. (USB can be selected only when a USB device is connected to the Antenna (when the Source is set to TV): Select or Cable. Channel (when the Source is set to TV): Select the desired channel.
  • Page 81 It is recommended that you use a USB memory stick and a multi card reader when using On❑Timer. On❑Timer function may not work with USB devices with a built-in battery, MP3 players, or PMPs made by some manufacturers because these devices take a long time to be recognized.
  • Page 82 ❑ ❑ Locking❑Programs ❑ MENUm❑→❑System❑→❑Security❑→❑ENTERE ❑ ■ Security The PIN input screen appears before the setup screen. Enter your 4-digit PIN, the default of which is 0-0-0-0. Change the PIN using the Change PIN option. ● Channel❑Lock❑(Off❑/❑On): Lock channels in Channel❑Manager, to prevent unauthorized users, such as children, from watching unsuitable program.
  • Page 83 ● Change❑PIN: The Change❑PIN screen will appear. Choose any 4 digits for your PIN and enter it in the Enter❑New❑PIN. Re-enter the same 4 digits in the Confirm❑New❑PIN. When the Confirm screen appears, press the button. Your PIN has been memorized. 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”...
  • Page 84 ❑ ❑ Picture❑In❑Picture❑(PIP)❑ ❑ MENUm❑→❑System❑→❑PIP❑→❑ENTERE ❑ ■ You can watch the TV tuner and one external video source simultaneously. (Picture-in-Picture) does not function in the same mode. NOTE ● For PIP sound, refer to the Sound❑Select instructions. ● If you turn the TV off while watching in PIP mode, the PIP window will ◀...
  • Page 85 ● PIP Settings Main picture Sub picture Component, HDMI, PC ● PIP❑(Off❑/❑On): Activate or deactivate the PIP function. ● Air/Cable❑(Air❑/❑Cable): Select either Cable as the input source for the sub-screen. ● ◀ Channel: Select the channel for the sub-screen. ▶ ●...
  • Page 86 ❑ ❑ Economical❑Solutions ❑ ■ Eco❑Solution ● Energy❑Saving❑(Off❑/❑Low❑/❑Medium❑/❑High❑/❑Picture❑Off)❑t: This adjust the brightness of the TV in order to reduce power consumption. If you select Picture❑Off, the screen is turned off, but the sound remains on. Press any button except volume button to turn on the screen. ●...
  • Page 87 ● No❑Signal❑Power❑Off❑(Off❑/❑15❑min.❑/❑30❑min.❑/❑60❑min.): Sets how quickly the TV switches to standby mode, if no picture is being received. Disabled when the PC is in power saving mode. ● Auto❑Power❑Off❑(Off❑/❑On): The TV will be automatically turned off when no user operation is received for 4 hours. ◀...
  • Page 88 ❑ ❑ Other❑Features ❑ MENUm❑→❑System❑→❑ENTERE ❑ ■ Menu❑Language Set the menu language. Select Menu❑Language and press the ENTERE button. Choose desired language and press the ENTERE button. Choose between English, Português and Español. ◀ ▶ English...
  • Page 89 ❑ ■ Caption (On-Screen Text Messages) ● Caption❑(Off❑/❑On): You can switch 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 in Component, HDMI or PC modes. ●...
  • Page 90 ❑ ■ Auto❑Protection❑Time❑ ● Auto❑Protection❑Time❑(Off❑/❑2❑hours❑/❑4❑hours❑/❑8❑hours❑/❑10❑hours): 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. ◀ ▶...
  • Page 91 ❑ ■ General ● Game❑Mode❑(Off❑/❑On): When connecting to a game console such as PlayStation™ or Xbox™, you can enjoy a more realistic gaming experience selecting the game menu. NOTE ● Precautions and limitations for game mode – To disconnect the game console and connect another external device, set Game❑Mode❑to in the setup menu.
  • Page 92 ● Game❑Mode is not available when the input source is set to TV or ● After connecting the game console, set to On. Game❑Mode Unfortunately, you may notice reduced picture quality. ● Game❑Mode is On: – is set to is set to Picture Mode Standard Sound Mode...
  • Page 93 ● Menu❑Transparency❑(Bright❑/❑Dark): Set the Transparency of the menu. ● Boot❑Logo❑(Off❑/❑On): Display Samsung logo when the TV is turned on. ● AV❑Color❑System❑(Auto❑/❑PAL-M❑/❑PAL-N❑/❑NTSC): Normally the TV can receive image and sound with good quality when in the mode Auto. This mode detects the signal color system automatically. In case of some signal reception with color unsatisfactory, select the AV❑Color❑System...
  • Page 94 ❑ ■ Anynet+(HDMI-CEC) For details on set up options, refer to the “Anynet+(HDMI-CEC)” instructions. ◀ ▶ English...
  • Page 95 ❑ ■ DivX®❑Video❑On❑Demand Shows the registration code authorized for the TV. If you connect to the DivX web site and register, you can download the VOD registration file. If you play the VOD registration using My❑Contents, the registration is completed. For more information on DivX®...
  • Page 96 ❑ ■ Network❑Remote❑Control❑(On❑/❑Off)❑ for LCD 550 series Turn on/off or give permission to Samsung mobile phones devices. You must have a Samsung Mobile phone/device which supports Network❑ Remote❑Control. For more details, refer to each device’s manual. ◀ ▶ English...

  • Page 97: Support Menu

    ❑ ❑ Support❑Menu ❑ MENUm❑→❑Support❑→❑ENTERE ❑ ■ e-Manual You can read the introduction and instructions about the TV features stored in your TV. For the detailed information about e-Manual Screen, refer to “How to view the e-Manual” in User Manual. ◀...
  • Page 98 Color pattern. Yes: If the test picture does not appear or there is noise in the test picture, select Yes. There may be a problem with the TV. Contact Samsung’s Call Center for assistance. No: If the test picture is properly displayed, select No. There may be a problem with your external equipment.

  • Page 99: Sound Menu

    Yes. There may be a problem with the TV. Contact ◀ ▶ Samsung’s Call Center for assistance. No: If you can hear sound from the speakers, select No. There may be a problem with your external equipment. Please check your connections. If the problem persists, refer to the external device’s user manual.
  • Page 100 Adjust your antenna to increase signal strength. ● Troubleshooting: If the TV seems to have a problem, refer to this description. If none of these troubleshooting tips apply, contact the Samsung customer service center. ◀ ▶...
  • Page 101 ❑ ■ Software❑Upgrade Software❑Upgrade can be performed Software❑Upgrade by downloading the latest firmware from Current Version 2011/01/18_000001 “www.samsung.com”, to a USB memory device. By USB Current❑Version-the software already By Online installed in the TV. Alternative Software ----/--/--_----- Standby Mode Upgrade : Off Software is represented as ‘Year/...
  • Page 102 By❑USB: Insert a USB drive containing the TV Side Panel firmware upgrade file, downloaded from www.samsung.com, into the TV. Please be careful not to disconnect the power or remove the USB drive until upgrades are complete. The TV will be turned off and on automatically after completing the firmware * It may differ depending on the model.
  • Page 103 ● By❑Online❑ : Upgrade the software using the Internet. for LCD 550 series First, configure your network. For detailed procedures on using the Network Setup, refer to the “Network Connection” instructions. If the Internet connection does not operate properly, the connection may be broken.
  • Page 104 ● Standby❑Mode❑Upgrade(Off❑/❑On) : A manual upgrade will be for LCD 550 series automatically performed at selected time. Since the power of the unit is turned on internally, the screen may be turned on slightly for the LCD product. This phenomenon may continue for more than 1 hour until the software upgrade is complete.
  • Page 105 ❑ ■ 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 centers, and how to download products and software. ❑ ■ Contents❑Home You can enjoy useful and various contents.
  • Page 106 ❑ ❑ Using❑the❑My❑Contents Enjoy photos, music and movie files saved on a USB Mass Storage Class (MSC) device and your PC. Press the CONTENT button to My Contents select My❑Contents. Videos Press ▲/▼ button to select Photos desired menu (Videos, Photos, Music Music), then press the ENTERE button.
  • Page 107 ❑ ❑ Connecting❑a❑USB❑Device Turn on your TV. TV Side Panel Connect a USB device containing photo, music and movie files to the USB❑jack on the side of the TV. When USB is connected to the TV, popup window appears. Then you can select Connected❑Device.
  • Page 108 Devices should be connected directly to the TV’s USB port. ● Before connecting your device to the TV, please back up your files to prevent them from damage or loss of data. SAMSUNG is not responsible for any data file damage or data loss. English...
  • Page 109 ● USB (HDD) is not supported. for LCD 450 series ● Connect a USB HDD to the dedicated port, USB 1 (HDD) port. for LCD 550 series ● Do not disconnect the USB device while it is loading. ● The higher the resolution of the image, the longer it takes to display on the screen.
  • Page 110 ● MP3 files with DRM that have been downloaded from a non-free site cannot be played. Digital Rights Management (DRM) is a technology that supports the creation, distribution and management of the 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 111: My Contents

    ● If the TV has no input during time set in Auto❑Protection❑Time, the Screensaver will run. ● The power-saving mode of some external hard disk drives may be released automatically when connected to the TV. ● If a USB extension cable is used, the USB device may not be recognized or the files on the device may not be read.
  • Page 112 If you want to use My❑Contents to play files saved on your PC over your TV, you should download “AllShare PC Software” and users manual from “www. samsung.com”. For more information on how to configure your network, refer to ‘Network Connection’. –...
  • Page 113 Using a LAN cable, connect between the external modem and the PC onto which the AllShare PC Software program will be installed. – You can connect the TV to the PC directly without connecting it through a Sharer (Router). Functions that are not supported when connecting to a PC through a network: ●...
  • Page 114 When you use My❑Contents mode through a network connection, according to functions of the provided server: ● The sorting method may vary. ● function, which resumes playing of a video, may not Resume❑Play be supported. – Resume❑Play function does not support multiple users. (It will have only memorized the point where the most recent user stopped playing.) ●...
  • Page 115 ❑ ❑ Screen❑Display Move to the desired file using the ◄/►/▲/▼ buttons and then press the ENTERE or � (Play) button. The file is played. My❑Contents❑screen may differ depending on the way to enter the screen. Information: 1/1 page Folder View You can ascertain the selected device name, contents mode, folder/...
  • Page 116 ❑ ■ Videos Playing❑Video Press the ◄/►/▲/▼ button to select the desired video in the file list. Press the ENTERE button or � (Play) button. – The selected file name is ◀ ▶ displayed on the top with its L Jump T Tools R Return playing time.
  • Page 117 – During video playback, you can search using ◄ and ► button. – You can use (�) (REW) and (µ) (FF) buttons during playback. In this mode, you can enjoy movie clips contained on a Game, but you cannot play the Game itself. ●...

  • Page 118: Supported Video Formats

    ● Supported Video Formats Frame rate Bit rate File Extention Container Video Codec Resolution Audio Codec (fps) (Mbps) DivX 3.11 / 4.x 1920x1080 6 ~ 30 / 5.1 / 6.0 MP3 / AC3 H.264 BP / MP 1920x1080 6 ~ 30 *.avi / LPCM / / HP...
  • Page 119 Frame rate Bit rate File Extention Container Video Codec Resolution Audio Codec (fps) (Mbps) DivX 3.11 1920x1080 6 ~ 30 4.x/5.1/6.0 1920x1080 6 ~ 30 MP3 / AC3 H.264 BP / MP 1920x1080 6 ~ 30 / LPCM / *.asf / HP ADPCM / MPEG4 SP /...
  • Page 120 Frame rate Bit rate File Extention Container Video Codec Resolution Audio Codec (fps) (Mbps) H.264 BP / MP 1920x1080 6 ~ 30 / HP MP3 / ADPCM *.mp4 / AAC MPEG4 SP / 1920x1080 6 ~ 30 H.264 BP / MP 1920x1080 6 ~ 30 / HP...
  • Page 121 Frame rate Bit rate File Extention Container Video Codec Resolution Audio Codec (fps) (Mbps) MPEG1 1920x1080 24 / 25 / 30 *.mpg AC3 / MPEG / MPEG2 1920x1080 24 / 25 / 30 *.mpeg LPCM / AAC H.264 1920x1080 6 ~ 30 MPEG2 1920x1080 24 / 25 / 30...
  • Page 122 Other❑Restrictions NOTE ● Video content will not play, or not play correctly, if there is an error in the content or the container. ● Sound or video may not work if the contents have a standard bit rate/ frame rate above the compatible Frame/sec listed in the table above. ●...
  • Page 123 ● Some USB/digital camera devices may not be compatible with the player. ● Video content can not be played, if there are many contents in one file. Video Decoder Audio Decoder ● ● Supports up to H.264, Level 4.1 Supports up to WMA 7, 8, 9 STD, 9 ●...
  • Page 124 Playing❑movie❑continuously❑(Resume❑Play) If you exit the playing movie function, the movie can be played later from the point where it was stopped. Select the movie file you want to play continuously by pressing the ◄ or ► button to select it from the file list section.
  • Page 125 ❑ ■ Music Playing❑Music 1.❑ Press the ◄/►/▲/▼ button to select the desired Music in the file Music list. Press the ENTERE button or � (Play) button. – You can use � (REW) ◀ ▶ and❑µ❑(FF) buttons during playback. E Play L Pages T Tools R Return...
  • Page 126 Only displays the files with MP3 file extension. Other file extensions are not displayed, even if they are saved on the same USB device. If the sound is abnormal when playing MP3 files, adjust the Equalizer in the Sound menu. (An over-modulated MP3 file may cause a sound problem.) Playing❑selected❑music Press the (Edit❑Mode) button.
  • Page 127 ❑ ■ Photos Viewing❑a❑Photo❑(or❑Slide❑Show) 1.❑ Press the ◄/►/▲/▼ button to select the desired photo in the file Normal list. Press the ENTERE button. ● When a selected photo is displayed, press the ◀ ▶ ENTERE button to start the slide show. E Pause L Previous/Next T Tools R Return ●...
  • Page 128 Music files can be automatically played during the Slide Show if the Background❑Music is set to On. ❑ ❑ My❑Contents❑-❑Additional❑Functions Sorting❑the❑file❑list Press the button in the file list to sort the files. Category Operation Videos Music Photos Displays the whole folder. You can Folder❑View ◀...
  • Page 129 Category Operation Videos Music Photos Sorts the music file by artist in Artist alphabetical order. Sorts the music file by album in Album alphabetical order. Genre Sorts music files by the genre. Sorts and shows photo files by Monthly month. ◀...
  • Page 130 Videos/Music/Photos❑Play❑Option❑menu During playing a file, press the TOOLS button. Category Operation Videos Music Photos You can move the other file Title❑Search directly. You can search the video using ◄ and ► button at one minute Time❑Search interval or entering the number directly.
  • Page 131 Category Operation Videos Music Photos You can adjust the picture size Picture❑Size❑ to your preference. You can adjust the picture Picture❑Mode setting. You can adjust the sound Sound❑Mode setting. You can enjoy video in one of supported languages as ◀ ▶...
  • Page 132 Category Operation Videos Music Photos You can play the video with Subtitles. This function only Subtitle❑Setting works if the subtitles are the same file name as the video. Start❑Slide❑Show❑/❑ You can start or pause a Slide Show. Pause❑Slide❑Show You can select the slide show Slide❑Show❑Speed ◀...
  • Page 133 Category Operation Videos Music Photos You can select background Background❑Music❑ music when watching a Slide Setting Show. You can zoom into images in full Zoom screen mode. You can rotate images in full Rotate screen mode. You can see detailed information ◀...
  • Page 134 Anynet+ with your Samsung TV’s remote control. 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 135 ● Only one Home Theater can be connected. ● You can connect an Anynet+ device using the HDMI cable. Some HDMI cables may not support Anynet+ functions. ● Anynet+ works when the AV device supporting Anynet+ is in the standby or on status.
  • Page 136 Anynet+❑Menu The Anynet+ menu changes depending on the type and status of the Anynet+ devices connected to the TV. Anynet+ Menu Description View❑TV Changes Anynet+ mode to TV broadcast mode. Device❑List Shows the Anynet+ device list. Shows the connected device menus. E.g. If a DVD (device_name) recorder is connected, the disc menu of the DVD MENU...
  • Page 137 Anynet+ Menu Description Shows the title menu of the connected device. E.g. If a DVD recorder is connected, the title menu of the DVD (device_name) Title❑ recorder will appear. Menu - Depending on the device, this menu may not be available.

  • Page 138: Anynet+(Hdmi-Cec)

    ❑ ❑ Setting❑Up❑Anynet+❑ ❑ MENUm❑→❑System❑→❑Anynet+❑(HDMI-CEC)❑→❑ENTERE ❑ ■ Anynet+❑(HDMI-CEC) Anynet+❑(HDMI-CEC)❑(Off❑/❑On): To use the Anynet+ Function, Anynet+❑(HDMI- CEC) must be set to On. When the Anynet+❑(HDMI-CEC) function is disabled, all the Anynet+ related operations are deactivated. Auto❑Turn❑Off❑(No❑/❑Yes): Setting an Anynet+ Device to turn off automatically ◀...

  • Page 139: System Menu

    ❑ ❑ Switching❑between❑Anynet+❑Devices❑ Press the TOOLS button, then select Anynet+❑(HDMI-CEC). Anynet+ devices connected to the TV are listed in Device❑List. If you cannot find a device you want, press the button to refresh the list. Select a device and press the ENTERE button. You can switch to the selected device.
  • Page 140 ❑ ❑ Listening❑through❑a❑Receiver You can listen through a receiver (i.e Home Theater) instead of the TV speaker. Select and set to On. Receiver Press the EXIT button to exit. If your receiver supports audio only, it may not appear in the device list. The receiver will work when you have properly connected the optical in jack of the receiver to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) jack of the TV.
  • Page 141 NOTE ● You can only control Anynet+ devices using the TV remote control, not the buttons on the TV. ● The TV remote control may not work under certain conditions. If this occurs, reselect the Anynet+ device. ● The Anynet+ functions do not operate with other manufacturers’ products.
  • Page 142 ❑ ❑ Troubleshooting❑for❑Anynet+ Problem Possible Solution • Check if the device is an Anynet+ device. The Anynet+ system Anynet+ does not supports Anynet+ devices only. work. • Only one receiver (home theater) can be connected. • Check if the Anynet+ device power cord is properly connected. •...
  • Page 143 Problem Possible Solution • Check whether the TV remote control is in mode. Anynet+ does not work. • Check whether the remote control is Anynet+ compatible. • Anynet+ does not work in certain situations. (Searching channels, operating My❑Contents Plug❑&❑Play (initial setup), etc.) •...
  • Page 144 Problem Possible Solution • Check if the Anynet+ device is properly connected to the TV I want to start Anynet+. and check if the❑Anynet+❑(HDMI-CEC) is set to in the System menu. • Press the TOOLS button to display the Anynet+ menu and select a menu you want.
  • Page 145 Problem Possible Solution • You cannot use the remote control when you are configuring The message Anynet+ or switching to a view mode. ‘Connecting❑to❑ Anynet+❑device...’ • Use the remote control when the Anynet+ setting or switching appears on the screen. to view mode is complete.
  • Page 146 Problem Possible Solution • Check whether or not the device supports Anynet+ functions. The connected device is not displayed. • Check whether or not the HDMI cable is properly connected. • Check whether Anynet+❑(HDMI-CEC) is set to in the System menu.
  • Page 147 For more information, visit “www.samsung.com” or contact the Samsung call center. Mobile devices may need additional software installation. For details, refer to each device’s user’s guide. If your Samsung TV connects to a non-Samsung DLNA server, a compatibility ◀ ▶...
  • Page 148 By connecting your Samsung TV to a network via AllShare™, you can use Samsung’s original functions as follows: – Playback of various video formats (DivX, MP4, 3GPP, AVI, ASF, MKV, etc.) – Video thumbnail feature – Bookmark function (to resume video playback) –...
  • Page 149 ❑ ❑ Setting❑Up❑AllShare™ ❑ MENUm❑→❑Network❑→❑AllShare❑Settings❑→❑ENTERE ❑ ■ AllShare❑Settings❑ ● Media❑(On❑/❑Off): Enables or disables AllShare❑Settings the media function. When the media function is on, Media contents play Media ► can be controlled by mobile phones or other devices that support DLNA ◀...
  • Page 150 ❑ ■ Media❑ Shows a list of mobile phones or connected devices which have been set up with this TV for using the Media function. Media function is available in all devices which support DLNA DMC. ● Allow / Deny: Allows/Blocks the devices. ●...
  • Page 151 Using❑the❑Media❑Function❑ You can play media contents including videos, photos and music saved on your mobile phones or the other devices (such as your PC) by controlling them on the TV via the network. NOTE ● To turn off the media contents transmission from the devices, set Media in the AllShare❑Settings.

  • Page 152: Troubleshooting

    ❑ ❑ Troubleshooting If the TV seems to have a problem, first try this list of possible problems and solutions. If none of these troubleshooting tips apply, visit samsung.com, then click on Support, or call Samsung customer service. Issues Solutions and Explanations...
  • Page 153 Issues Solutions and Explanations ● If you have an analog Cable/Set top box, upgrade to The TV image does not look as good as a digital set top box. Use HDMI or Component cables it did in the store. to deliver HD (high definition) picture quality. ●...
  • Page 154 Issues Solutions and Explanations ● Compression of video contents may cause picture The picture is distorted: distortion, especially in fast moving pictures such as macroblock error, sports and action movies. small block, dots, ● Low signal level can cause picture distortion. This is pixelization.
  • Page 155 Issues Solutions and Explanations ● Adjust the Picture options in the TV menu. (go to There is poor color or brightness. Picture❑Mode❑/❑Color❑/❑Brightness❑/❑Sharpness) ● Adjust Energy❑Saving option in the TV menu (go to MENU - System Eco❑Solution - Energy❑Saving) ● Try resetting the picture to view the default picture setting.
  • Page 156 Issues Solutions and Explanations ● If you are using an AV composite input, connect the The picture is black and white. video cable (yellow) to the Green jack of component input 1 on the TV. ● If connected to a cable box, please try to reset it. When changing channels, the (reconnect the AC cord and wait until the cable box...
  • Page 157 Issues Solutions and Explanations Sound Problem First of all, please perform the Sound❑Test to confirm that your TV audio is properly operating. ● go to MENU - Support❑-❑Self❑Diagnosis❑-❑Sound❑ Test If the audio is OK, the sound problem may caused by the source or signal.
  • Page 158 Issues Solutions and Explanations ● Set the Speaker❑Select option to TV❑Speaker in the The picture is good but there is no Sound menu. sound. ● If you are using an external device, check the device’s audio output option (ex. you may need to change your cable box’s audio option to HDMI when you have a HDMI connected to your TV).
  • Page 159 Issues Solutions and Explanations ● Check the cable connections. Make sure a video The speakers are making an cable is not connected to an audio input. inappropriate noise. ● For Antenna or Cable connections, check the signal information. Low signal level may cause sound distortion.
  • Page 160 Issues Solutions and Explanations ● Ensure the Sleep❑Timer is set to in the System The TV turns off automatically. menu. ● If your PC is connected to the TV, check your PC power settings. ● Make sure the AC power cord is plugged in securely to the wall outlet and the TV.
  • Page 161 Issues Solutions and Explanations ● Check cable connections. (remove and reconnect all There is no picture/ video cables connected to the TV and external devices). ● Set your external device’s (Cable/Set top box, DVD, Blu-ray etc) video outputs to match the connections to the TV input.
  • Page 162 Issues Solutions and Explanations RF(Cable/Antenna) Connection ● Make sure the coaxial cable is connected securely. The TV is not receiving all ● Please try Auto❑Program to add available channels channels. to the channel list. go to MENU - Channel❑-❑Auto❑ Program then select Auto and make sure the correct...
  • Page 163 Issues Solutions and Explanations ● Compression of video contents may cause picture The picture is distorted: distortion. especially on fast moving pictures such as macroblock, error, sports and action movies. small block, dots, ● A low signal can cause picture distortion. This is not a pixelization.
  • Page 164 The video is OK but there is no audio. output setting on your PC. Network Connection for LCD 550 series ● Samsung Wireless USB dongle is required to use a The wireless network connection wireless network. failed. ● Make sure the network connection is set to Wireless.
  • Page 165 Issues Solutions and Explanations Others ● Remove the left and right audio connections from the Purple/green rolling horizontal bars and set-top-box. If the buzzing stops, this indicates that buzzing noise from the set-top-box has a grounding issue. Replace the the TV speakers Component video cables with an HDMI connection.
  • Page 166 Program the Cable/Set top box remote control to the The cable/set top ◀ ▶ box remote control operate the TV. Refer to the Cable/Set top box user does not turn the TV manual for SAMSUNG TV code. on or off, or adjust the volume. English...
  • Page 167 Issues Solutions and Explanations ● Check the supported resolution of the TV and adjust “Mode❑Not❑ Supported”❑ the external device’s output resolution accordingly. message appears. Refer to resolution settings in this manual. ● Caption can not be selected in the TV menu when Caption on TV menu is greyed out.
  • Page 168 Issues Solutions and Explanations ● Remove the stand base from the TV and reassemble TV is tilted to the right or left side. ● Channel menu is only available when the TV Channel menu is grey out source is selected. (unavailable).
  • Page 169 Issues Solutions and Explanations ● Check the cable connections and reconnect them. You have intermittent loss of ● Loss of audio or video can be caused by using overly audio or video. rigid or thick cables. Make sure the cables are flexible enough for long term use.
  • Page 170 Issues Solutions and Explanations ● This is part of the product’s design and is not a You see small particles when you defect. look closely at the edge of the frame of the TV. ● Select Home❑Use under Plug❑&❑Play mode. For POP (TV’s internal banner ad) appears details, refer to...

  • Page 171: Anti-Theft Kensington Lock

    ❑ ❑ Anti-theft❑Kensington❑Lock The Kensington Lock is not supplied by Samsung. It is a device used to physically fix the system when using it in a public place. The appearance and locking method may differ from the illustration depending on the manufacturer. Refer to the manual provided with the Kensington Lock for additional information on proper use.
  • Page 172 Slide the end of the cable with the lock attached through the looped end of the Kensington lock cable. Insert the locking device into the Kensington slot on the product ( 1 ). Lock the lock. NOTE ● These are general instructions. For exact instructions, see the User manual supplied with the locking device.

  • Page 173: License

    ❑ ❑ License TheaterSound, SRS and symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. TheaterSound technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #’s: 5,451,942; ◀...
  • Page 174 DivX Certified® to play DivX® video up to HD 1080p, including premium content. DivX®, DivX Certified® and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under license. ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX® is a digital video format created by DivX, Inc. This is an official DivX Certified®...

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