Changing the Picture Options Changing the Preset Sound Mode Using the Soccer Mode Adjusting Sound Settings Viewing the e-Manual Preference Features Using the Self Diagnosis Updating the Software Executing initial setup Changing the Use Mode Setting the Time Viewing the Contact Samsung...
❑ 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. When you press the INFO button, a channel information banner will appear on the top of the screen.
❑ Memorizing channels Auto Program ■ MENUm → → → ENTERE Broadcasting Auto Program Scans for a channel automatically and stores in the TV. ● Both: Air and Cable antenna signals. ● Air: Air antenna signal. ● Cable: Cable antenna signal. ◀...
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How to Stop Auto Programming 1. Press the ENTERE button. by pressing the ◄ or ► 2. A message will ask Stop Auto Program? Select button. 3. Press the ENTERE button. ◀ ▶...
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Antenna ■ MENUm → → → ENTERE Broadcasting Antenna 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). ◀ ▶...
❑ Using the Channel menu Channel List ■ MENUm → → → ENTERE Broadcasting Channel List Channel List contains the channels your TV displays (added channels) when you press the channel button. You can view channel information, Added Ch., 1-5. Press ►(Mode) button to change the channel mode. Favorites When you press the CH LIST button, Channel List...
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Channel Mode ● Antenna: Switch between and Cable. ● Edit Favorites: Set channels you watch frequently as favorites. Add or delete the selected channel in Favorites 1-5. For detailed information about using Edit Favorites, refer to “Edit Favorites”. ● 1-5: Show all favorite channels, arranged in up to five groups. Each Favorites group has a separate screen.
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Guide ■ MENUm → → → ENTERE Broadcasting Guide The EPG (Electronic Program Guide) information is provided by broadcasters. Using program schedules provided by broadcasters, you can specify programs you want to watch in advance so that the channel automatically changes to the selected program channel at the specified time.
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● (Tools ) (depending on the country and model): Displays the option menu. The option menu items that appear may differ depending on the channel status and type. – Watch / Schedule Viewing When selecting the current program, you can watch the selected program.
Schedule Manager ■ MENUm → → → ENTERE Broadcasting Schedule Manager You can set a desired channel to be displayed automatically at the intended time. In addition, you can view, modify or delete a channel you have reserved to watch. →...
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● Repeat: Select Once, Manual, Sat~Sun, or Everyday. If you Mon~Fri select Manual, you can set the day you want. A check (c) mark indicates a day you selected. ● Date: You can set a desired date. Date is available only when you select Once in Repeat.
Edit Channel ■ MENUm → → → ENTERE Broadcasting Edit Channel You can edit or delete channels. Deleting a channel from the channel list Go to Edit Channel screen. 2. Press the ▲/▼ buttons to select the desired channel, and then press ENTERE button.
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Adding a channel to the channel list 1. On the screen, press the TOOLS button, and then select the Edit Channel Category. 2. Select and press the button. A deleted channel appears in channel list. Your TV will display all channels, including channels you deleted from the channel list, on the All.
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Using the colored and function buttons with the Edit Channel. ● Green (Delete) – Delete: Deletes a channel from the channel list. – Add: Adds a deleted channel. It only appears when you select the deleted channel in All. ● Yellow (Lock / Unlock): Lock a channel so that the channel cannot be...
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● To): Goes to channel directly by pressing numbers (0~9). ● k (Page): Moves to next or previous page. ● T (Tools): Displays the option menu. The option menu items that appear may differ depending on the channel status and type. –...
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Edit Favorites ■ MENUm → → → ENTERE Broadcasting Edit Favorites You can add, edit or delete favorite channels. Adding a channel to the Favorites 1-5 1. Go to Edit Favorites screen. 2. Press the ▲/▼ buttons to select the desired channel, and then press ENTERE button.
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Deleting a channel from the Favorites 1-5 1. On the screen, select the favorite list using (Change Edit Favorites Fav.) button. 2. Move to favorite list, and then select the desired channel you want to delete. 3. Press the (Delete) button. The selected channel has been deleted from the Favorites 1-5.
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Using the colored and function buttons with the Edit Favorites. ● (Category / Change order) – Category: Changes the channel mode to Added Ch., Recently Viewed, Mostly Viewed. The selected channel mode is displayed. – Change order: Changes the favorite channel order. –...
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● To): Goes to channel directly by pressing numbers (0~9). ● k (Page): Moves to next or previous page. ● T (Tools): Displays the option menu. The option menu items that appear may differ depending on the channel status and type. –...
❑ Locking Programs Program Rating Lock ■ MENUm → → → ENTERE Broadcasting Program Rating Lock ● Program Rating Lock: Prevent unauthorized users, such as children, from watching unsuitable program with a user defined 4-digit PIN code. It is only available in Brazil signal. The PIN input screen appears before the setup screen.
Channel Lock ■ MENUm → → → ENTERE Broadcasting Channel Lock Lock channels to prevent unauthorized users, such as children, from watching unsuitable program. The PIN input screen appears. Enter your 4-digit PIN, the default of which is “0-0-0-0”. ◀ ▶...
❑ Other Features Channel Settings ■ MENUm → → → ENTERE Broadcasting Channel Settings ● 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 ◀...
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● Color System (analog channels only) 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. Auto Run Data Service (depending on the country and model) ■...
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Caption ■ (On-Screen Text Messages) MENUm → → → ENTERE Broadcasting Caption ● Caption: 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 or HDMI modes. ●...
Audio Options ■ MENUm → → → ENTERE Broadcasting Audio Options ● Audio Language (digital channels only) Change the default value for audio languages. The available language may differ depending on the broadcast. ◀ ▶...
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● Multi-Track Sound (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.
❑ Changing the Preset Picture Mode Picture Mode ■ MENUm → → → ENTERE Picture Picture Mode Select your preferred picture type. When connecting a PC, you can only make changes to the Entertain Standard. ● Dynamic: Suitable for a bright room. ◀...
❑ Adjusting Picture Settings MENUm → Picture Your television has several setting options for picture quality control. Backlight / Contrast / Brightness / Sharpness / Color / Tint (G/ ■ NOTE ● When connecting a PC, you can only make changes to Backlight, ◀...
Picture Size ■ MENUm → → → ENTERE Picture Picture Size Set the various picture options such as picture size and aspect ratio. The available items may differ depending on the selected mode. Depending on the input source, the picture size options may vary. ●...
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4:3: Sets the picture to basic (4:3) mode. Do not watch in 4:3 format for a long time. Traces of borders displayed on the left, right and center of the screen may cause image retention (screen burn) which are not covered by the warranty. Screen Fit: Displays the full image without any cut-off when HDMI (720p / 1080i / 1080p) or Component (1080i / 1080p) signals are input.
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● Position: Adjust the picture position. It is only available in Zoom1, Zoom2, Wide Fit Screen Fit. After selecting Zoom1, Zoom2 Wide Fit, select Position. Follow the steps below in the Position screen. 1. Select the Position, press the ENTERE button. 2.
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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. 2. Select the Position button, and then press ENTERE.
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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, DTV (720p) 16:9, Wide Fit, DTV (1080i, 1080p)
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■ MENUm → → → ENTERE Picture 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 disappear.
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● PIP Settings Main picture Sub picture Component, HDMI, DVI ● PIP: Activate or deactivate the PIP function. ● Antenna: Select either Cable as the input source for the sub- screen. ● Channel: Select the channel for the sub-screen. ● Size: Select a size for the sub-picture.
❑ Changing the Picture Options Advanced Settings ■ MENUm → → → ENTERE Picture Advanced Settings (available in Standard / Movie mode) When connecting a PC, you can only make changes to the White Balance Gamma. ● Dynamic Contrast: Adjust the screen contrast. ◀...
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● Color Space: Adjust the range of colors available to create the image. ● White Balance: Adjusts the color temperature of the picture so that white objects look white (instead of, for example, slightly pink or slightly yellow) and the overall color of the picture looks natural. Point: Adjust each color's luminosity with the offset menu and the brightness with the gain menu.
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● Gamma: Adjust the primary color intensity. ● Motion Lighting: Reduce power consumption by brightness control adapted motion. When you change the Backlight, Contrast or Brightness, the TV sets Motion Lighting to Off. Only available in Standard mode. ◀ ▶...
Picture Options ■ MENUm → → → ENTERE Picture Picture Options When connecting a PC, you can only make changes to the Color Tone. ● Color Tone: Adjusts the color tone. will be deactivated when the picture mode is Warm1 Warm2 Dynamic.
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● View: If the broadcast signal received by your TV is weak, you Digital Clean can activate the Digital Clean View 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.
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● HDMI Black Level: Selects the black level on the screen to adjust the screen depth. Available only in HDMI mode (RGB signals). ● Film Mode: Sets the TV to automatically sense and process film signals from all sources and adjusts the picture for optimum quality. Available in TV mode and external input mode which supports SD (480i / 576i) and HD (1080i) signals except in PC mode.
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● (Depending on the model): Removes drag from fast LED Clear Motion scenes with a lot of movement to provide a clear picture. The screen may become slightly darker when you play LED Clear Motion. ◀ ▶...
Picture Off ■ MENUm → → → ENTERE Picture Picture Off The screen is turned off but the sound remains on. Press any button except the power key or volume button to turn on the screen. ◀ ▶...
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Reset Picture ■ MENUm → → → ENTERE Picture Reset Picture Resets your current picture mode to its default settings. ◀ ▶...
❑ Changing the Preset Sound Mode Sound Mode ■ MENUm → → → ENTERE Sound Sound Mode Speaker Select is set to External Speaker, Sound Mode is disabled. ● Standard: Selects the normal sound mode. ● Music: Emphasizes music over voices. ●...
❑ Adjusting Sound Settings Sound Effect ■ MENUm → → → ENTERE Sound Sound Effect (standard sound mode only) Use the up and down arrow keys to select an option, and then press ENTERE. Speaker Select is set to External Speaker, Sound Effect is disabled.
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● Equalizer Equalizer to customize sound setting for each speaker. Balance: 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. ◀...
Speaker Settings ■ MENUm → → → ENTERE Sound Speaker Settings ● Speaker Select 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.
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● Auto Volume 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. It is useful at night. To use the volume control on the source device connected to the TV, Auto Volume on the TV.
Digital Audio Out ■ (Depending on the country and model) MENUm → → → ENTERE Sound Digital Audio Out Digital Audio Out 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 format.
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Reset Sound ■ MENUm → → → ENTERE Sound Reset Sound Reset all sound settings to the factory defaults. ◀ ▶...
❑ Executing initial setup Setup ■ MENUm → → → ENTERE System Setup Configure the channels when setting up the TV for the first time or when resetting the unit. Execute the initial setup following instructions that the TV guides. Enter your 4-digit PIN, the default of which is 0-0-0-0.
❑ Setting the Time Time ■ MENUm → → → ENTERE System 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.
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- 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 Date and Time. Available only when Clock Mode is set to Manual.
❑ Using the Sleep Timer MENUm → → → → ENTERE System Time Sleep Timer ● 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.
❑ Setting the On/Off Timer MENUm → → → <or> → ENTERE System Time On Timer Off Timer ● Timer: Three different on timer settings can be made. You must set the clock first. Setup: Select Off, Once, Everyday, Mon~Fri, Mon~Sat, Sat~Sun Manual to set at your convenience.
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Source: To select the source of the content that will play when the TV turns on. You can: ● Select and have the TV display a specific air or cable channel. ● Select and have the TV play photo or audio files from a USB device. ●...
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If you select a source other than or USB, you must: ● Have a cable or satellite set-top box attached to that source. ● Set the set-top box to the channel you want to watch when the TV goes on. ●...
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Antenna (when the Source is set to TV): Select the desired broadcasting signal. Channel (when the Source is set to TV): Select the desired channel. (when the is set to USB): Select a folder in the USB Music / Photo Source device containing music or photo files to be played when the TV is turned on automatically.
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A folder with too long of a name cannot be selected. Each USB you use is assigned its own folder. When using more than one of the same type of USB, make sure the folders assigned to each USB have different names. It is recommended that you use a USB memory stick and a multi card reader when using Timer.
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● Timer: Three different off timer settings can be made. You must set the clock first. Setup: Select Off, Once, Everyday, Mon~Fri, Mon~Sat, Sat~Sun Manual to set at your convenience. If you select Manual, you can set up the day you want to activate the timer. The c mark indicates the day you’ve selected.
❑ Economical Solutions Eco Solution ■ MENUm → → → ENTERE System Eco Solution ● Energy Saving: This adjust the brightness of the TV in order to reduce power consumption. ● Eco Sensor (depending on the country and model): To enhance your power savings;...
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Min. Backlight: When Eco Sensor is On, the minimum screen brightness can be adjusted manually. Eco Sensor is On, the display brightness may change (become slightly darker in most cases) depending on the surrounding light intensity. ● No Signal Power Off : Sets how quickly the TV switches to standby mode, if no picture is being received.
❑ Other Features Menu Language ■ MENUm → → → ENTERE System Menu Language Set the menu language. 1. Select Menu Language and press the ENTERE button. 2. Choose desired language and press the ENTERE button. ◀ ▶...
Auto Protection Time ■ MENUm → → → ENTERE System Auto Protection Time ● Time: If the screen remains idle with a still image for a certain Auto Protection period of time defined by the user, the screen saver is activated to prevent the formation of ghost images on the screen.
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General ■ MENUm → → → ENTERE System General ● Mode: When connecting to a game console such as PlayStation™ or Game Xbox™, you can enjoy a more realistic gaming experience selecting the game menu. NOTE ● Precautions and limitations for game mode. –...
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● is not available when the input source is set to TV. Game Mode ● After connecting the game console, set Game Mode to On. Unfortunately, you may notice reduced picture quality. ● Game Mode is On: – is set to is set to Picture Mode Standard...
Change PIN ■ MENUm → → → ENTERE System Change PIN 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.
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DivX® Video On Demand ■ MENUm → → → ENTERE System DivX® Video On Demand Shows the registration code authorized for the TV. If you connect to the DivX web site and register with 10-digit registration code, you can download the VOD activation file.
❑ Using the Source List Source List ■ MENUm → → → ENTERE Applications Source List When you press the SOURCE button, Source screen will be displayed at once. You can only choose external devices that are connected to the TV. In Source, connected inputs are highlighted.
❑ Connecting a USB Device 1. Turn on your TV. 2. Connect a USB device containing photo, music and movie files to the USB port on the side of the TV. 3. When USB is connected to the TV, popup window appears. You can select the Photos, directly.
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It might not work properly with unlicensed multimedia files. Need-to-Know List before using Media Contents ● MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) is not supported. ● Supported file systems are FAT and exFAT. ● Certain types of USB Digital camera and audio devices may not be compatible with this TV.
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● 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. ● Do not disconnect the USB device while it is loading.
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● 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.
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● 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. ●...
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Disconnecting a USB Device 1. Press the SOURCE button. 2. Select a desired USB device, and then press the TOOLS button. The Tools menu appears. 3. Select Remove USB, and then wait until the selected USB device is disconnected. You can remove a USB device from the TV. To remove a USB device from the TV, we recommend use Remove USB function.
❑ Using the Media Contents MENUm → → → ENTERE Applications Media Play Enjoy photos, music and movie files saved on a USB Mass Storage Class (MSC) device. 1. Press the MEDIA.P button. 2. Press ◄/► button to select desired menu (Photos, Videos, Music), then press the ENTERE button.
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Playing the selected files 1. Press the ▲ button to select at the top of each main screen and Options select Play Selected. 2. Select the desired files. The check box appears to the left of the selected files, then press ENTERE button to select the file.
❑ Playing the Photos / Videos / Music During playing a file, press the ▲/▼/◄/► button to select the desired menu. When the option menu is not displayed, press the TOOLS button or ENTERE button. You can also use ∂/∑/∫/†/… buttons on the remote control during play. If you press the INFO button during play, you can view the play information.
Play menu Button Operation Photos Videos Music ● Previous / Next ● Start Slide Show / Stop Slide Show ● ● Play / Pause Mini Player* ● ● Previous / Next Mini Player* ● ● Rewind / Fast forward ◀ ▶...
Setting menu ● Photos Button Operation You can set the Speed Effects during the slide show. Slideshow Settings You can zoom into images in full screen mode. Zoom You can rotate images in full screen mode. Rotate Background Music / You can set background music when watching a slide show.
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During the slide show, all files in the file list will be displayed in order. When you press the ∂ (Play) button (or ▲ button → → Options Slide Show) in the file list, slide show will be started immediately. During the slide show, you can adjust the slide show speed using †...
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● Videos Button Operation Search Titles: You can move the other file directly. bar: You can search the video using ◄ and ► Search Time Search button at one minute interval or entering the number directly. N It may not be supported depending on the input source. You can play movie files repeatedly.
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If video time information is unknown, play time and progress bar are not displayed. In this mode, you can enjoy movie clips contained on a Game, but you cannot play the Game itself. ● Supported Subtitle / Video Formats For the details, refer to “Specifications” in User Manual. ◀...
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● Music Button Operation Repeat You can play music files repeatedly. Shuffle You can play the music randomly. Sound Mode You can adjust the sound setting. Only displays the files with supported music 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 music files, adjust the Equalizer in the...
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Setting the Encoding language Set the encoding language if the text is not supported. 1. Press the ▲ button to select Options at the top of music main screen and select Encoding. 2. Select the desired encoding language. ◀ ▶...
❑ Using the Soccer Mode Soccer Mode ■ MENUm → → → ENTERE Applications Soccer Mode This mode provides optimized condition for watching sports games. ● (Zoom): Pause play and divide the picture into 9 parts. Select a part to zoom it in.
❑ Viewing the e-Manual e-Manual ■ MENUm → → → ENTERE Support 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”...
Test: Use to check for picture problems. 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. ◀...
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MUTE button. Yes: If you can hear sound only from one speaker or not at all during the sound test, select Yes. There may be a problem with the TV. Contact Samsung’s Call Center for assistance. ◀ ▶...
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● Information: (digital channels only) An HD channel’s reception quality Signal is either perfect or the channels are unavailable. Adjust your antenna to increase signal strength. ● Reset: Reset all settings to the factory defaults. The PIN input screen appears before the setup screen. Enter your 4-digit PIN.
Update now: Insert a USB drive containing the 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...
❑ Changing the Use Mode Use Mode ■ MENUm → → → ENTERE Support Use Mode Select the Use Mode suitable for your place. We strongly recommend you select Home Use. If your TV has been unintentionally set to Store Demo, you can change the mode with this option.
❑ Viewing the Contact Samsung Contact Samsung ■ MENUm → → → ENTERE Support 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.
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