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- Page 1 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/au CHINA www.samsung.com/cn 800-810-5858 400-810-5858 010-6475 1880 HONG KONG:3698 - 4698 www.samsung.com/hk...
- Page 2 Displaying still images from Video games and PC for longer than a certain period of time may produce partial after-images. To prevent this effect, reduce the ‘brightness’ and ‘contrast’ when displaying still images. © 2009 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. TruSurround HD technology is...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS SETTING UP YOUR TV ■ Viewing the Control Panel ... 2 ■ Accessories ... 3 ■ Viewing the Connection Panel ... 4 ■ Viewing the Remote Control ... 6 ■ Installing Batteries in the Remote Control ... 7 OPERATION ■... -
Page 4: Setting Up Your Tv
SETTING UP YOUR TV Figures and illustrations in this User Manual are provided for reference only and may differ from actual product appearance. Product design and specifications may be changed without notice in order to enhance product performance. Viewing the Control Panel ¦... -
Page 5: Accessories
Accessories ¦ Remote Control & Batteries (AAA x 2) Cover-Bottom ● Owner’s Instructions Please make sure the following items are included with your LCD TV. If any items are missing, contact your dealer. Warranty card / Safety Guide / Registration Cards (Not available in all locations) The items colour and shape may vary depending on the model. -
Page 6: Viewing The Connection Panel
Viewing the Connection Panel ¦ [TV Side Panel] The product colour and shape may vary depending on the model. 1 HDMI IN (DVI), , Connects to the HDMI jack of a device with an HDMI output. No additional Audio connection is needed for an HDMI to HDMI connection. What is HDMI? ●... - Page 7 5 H (HEADPHONE) – Headphone may be connected to the headphone output on your set. While the head phone is connected, the sound from the built-in speakers will be disabled. Using the sound function is restricted when connecting headphones to the TV. Prolonged use of headphones at a high volume may damage your hearing.
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Page 8: Viewing The Remote Control
! DUAL : Sound effect selection @ Use these buttons in the DMA and Anynet + modes. (∏: This remote can be used to control recording on Samsung recorders with the Anynet + feature) # TV : Selects the TV mode directly. -
Page 9: Installing Batteries In The Remote Control
Installing Batteries in the Remote Control ¦ . Lift the cover at the back of the remote control upward as shown in the figure. . Install two AAA size batteries. Make sure to match the ‘+’ and ‘–’ ends of the batteries with the diagram inside the compartment. -
Page 10: Plug & Play Feature
Placing Your Television in Standby Mode ¦ Your set can be placed in standby mode in order to reduce the power consumption. The standby mode can be useful when you wish to interrupt viewing temporarily (during a meal, for example). . -
Page 11: Channel
CHANNEL Channel Menu ¦ Area ❑ You can change the area for channels. Auto Store ❑ You can scan for the frequency ranges available to you (and availability depends on your area). Automatically allocated programme numbers may not correspond to actual or desired programme numbers. - Page 12 Sort ❑ This operation allows you to change the programme numbers of the stored channels. This operation may be necessary after using the auto store. The channel is moved to its new position and all other channels are shifted accordingly. Name ❑...
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Page 13: Picture
PICTURE Configuring the Picture Menu ¦ Mode ❑ You can select the type of picture which best corresponds to your viewing requirements. Press the TOOLS button to display the Tools menu. You can also set the picture mode by selecting Tools → Picture Mode. The Picture mode must be adjusted separately for each input source. -
Page 14: Advanced Settings
Advanced Settings ❑ Samsung’s new TVs allow you to make even more precise picture settings than previous models. Advanced Settings is available in Standard or Movie mode. In PC mode, you can only make changes to Gamma and White Balance from among the Advanced Settings items. -
Page 15: Picture Options
Picture Options ❑ In PC mode, you can only make changes to the Colour Tone and Size from among the items in Picture Options. Colour Tone → Cool / Normal / Warm1 / Warm2 ■ Warm or Warm is only activated when the picture mode is Movie. Settings can be adjusted and stored for each external device you have connected to an input of the TV. -
Page 16: Viewing Picture-In-Picture
Viewing Picture-in-Picture ¦ You can use the PIP feature to simultaneously watch the TV tuner and one external video source. This product has one built-in tuner, which does not allow PIP to function in the same mode. Please see ‘PIP Settings’ below for details. Press the TOOLS button to display the Tools menu. -
Page 17: Using Your Tv As A Computer (Pc) Display
However, even if your actual screens look different, the same basic set-up information will apply in almost all cases. (If not, contact your computer manufacturer or Samsung Dealer.) . First, click on ‘Control Panel’ on the Windows start menu. -
Page 18: Setting Up The Tv With Your Pc
Setting up the TV with your PC ¦ Preset: Press the SOURCE button to select PC mode. Auto Adjustment ❑ Use the Auto Adjust function to have the TV automatically adjust the video signals it receives. The function also automatically fine-tunes the settings and adjusts the frequency values and positions. -
Page 19: Selecting The Sound Mode
Auto Volume → Off / On ❑ Each broadcasting station has its own signal conditions, and so it is not easy to adjust the volume every time the channel is changed. This feature lets you automatically adjust the volume of the desired channel by lowering the sound output when the modulation signal is high or by raising the sound output when the modulation signal is low. -
Page 20: Setup
SETUP Configuring the Setup Menu ¦ Language ❑ You can set the menu language. Time ❑ Clock ■ Setting the clock is necessary in order to use the various timer features of the TV. The current time will appear every time you press the INFO button. If you disconnect the power cord, you have to set the clock again. - Page 21 Change PIN ❑ You can change your personal ID number that is required to set up the TV. Before the setup screen appears, the PIN number input screen appears. Enter your 4 digit PIN number. The default PIN number of a new TV set is 0-0-0-0. If you forget the PIN code, press the remote control buttons in the following sequence, which resets the PIN to 0-0-0-0: POWER (Off) →...
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Page 22: Input
INPUT Input Menu ¦ Source List ❑ Use to select TV or other external input sources such as DVD / Blu-ray players / Cable Box / Satellite receivers (Set-Top Box) connected to the TV. Use to select the input source of your choice. -
Page 23: 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 24: Setting Up Anynet
Setting Up Anynet + ¦ Press the TOOLS button to display the Tools menu. You can also display Anynet + menu by selecting Tools → Anynet + (HDMI-CEC). Setup ❑ 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. -
Page 25: Recording
TV Remote Control Buttons Available in Anynet + Mode Device Type Operating Status After switching to the device, when the menu of the corresponding device is Anynet + Device displayed on the screen. After switching to the device, while playing a file Device with built-in After switching to the device, when you... -
Page 26: Troubleshooting For Anynet
Troubleshooting for Anynet + ¦ Problem Possible Solution Anynet + does not work. Check if the device is an Anynet + device. The Anynet + system supports Anynet + devices ● only. ● Connect only one receiver (home theatre). Check if the Anynet + device power cord is properly connected. ●... -
Page 27: Recommendations
RECOMMENDATIONS Teletext Feature ¦ Most television stations provide written information services via Teletext. The index page of the Teletext service gives you information on how to use the service. In addition, you can select various options to suit your requirements by using the remote control buttons. -
Page 28: Installing The Stand
The Teletext pages are organized according to six categories: Part Contents Selected page number. Broadcasting channel identity. Current page number or search indications. Date and time. Text. Status information. FASTEXT information. Teletext information is often divided between several pages displayed in sequence, which can be accessed by: •... -
Page 29: Disconnecting The Stand
Wall Mount items. Contact a technician for assistance when installing the wall mounted 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 30: Anti-Theft Kensington Lock
Anti-Theft Kensington Lock ¦ The Kensington Lock 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 proper use. The locking device has to be purchased separately. -
Page 31: Troubleshooting: Before Contacting Service Personnel
Troubleshooting: Before Contacting Service Personnel ¦ Before contacting service personnel Problem Possible Solution No sound or picture Check that the mains lead has been connected to a wall socket. Check that you have pressed the button on your set. Check the picture contrast and brightness settings. Check the volume. -
Page 32: Specifications
Specifications ¦ Model Name Screen Size (Diagonal) PC Resolution (Optimum) Sound (Output) Dimensions (WxDxH) Without Stand With stand Weight With Stand Environmental Considerations Operating Temperature Operating Humidity Storage Temperature Storage Humidity Stand Swivel (Left / Right) Model Name Screen Size (Diagonal) PC Resolution (Optimum)