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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 Customer Care Centre AUSTRALIA 1300 362 603 CHINA 800-810-5858 400-810-5858 010-6475 1880 HONG KONG:3698 - 4698 INDIA 3030 8282...
  • 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. © 2008 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents CONNECtING AND PREPARING YOUR tV List of Parts ... 2  Installing the Wall Mount Kit ... 2  Viewing the Control Panel ... 3  Viewing the Connection Panel ... 4  Viewing the Remote Control ... 6 ...

  • Page 4: List Of Parts

    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 5: Viewing The Control Panel

    Viewing the Control Panel ➣ The product colour and shape may vary depending on the model. 1 SOURCE Toggles between all the available input sources (TV, AV1, AV2, S-Video, Component1, Component2, PC, HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3, HDMI4). In the on-screen menu, use this button as you use the ENtER control.

  • Page 6: Viewing The Connection Panel

    Viewing the Connection Panel The product colour and shape may vary depending on the model. ➣ Whenever you connect an external device to your TV, make sure that power on the unit is turned off. ➣ When connecting an external device, match the colour of the connection terminal to the cable. 1 PC IN [PC] / [AUDIO] Connect to the video and audio output jack on your PC.
  • Page 7 DVI IN(hDMI) [R-AUDIO-L] DVI audio outputs for external devices. ➣ Supported modes for HDMI/DVI and Component 480i HDMI/DVI 50Hz HDMI/DVI 60Hz Component 4 ANt IN To view television channels correctly, a signal must be received by the set from one of the following sources: An outdoor aerial / A cable television network / A satellite network 5 SERVICE...

  • Page 8: Viewing The Remote Control

    DMA, WISELINK and Anynet + . ( : This remote can be used to control recording on Samsung recorders with the Anynet + feature) $ Press to backlight the buttons on the remote. This function is convenient for using at night or when the room is dark.

  • Page 9: Installing Batteries In The Remote Control

    Installing batteries in the Remote Control 1. 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: Viewing The Menus

    Viewing the Menus 1. With the power on, press the MENU button. The main menu appears on the screen. The menu’ s left side has icons: Picture, Sound, Channel, Setup, Input. . Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select one of the icons. Then press the ENtER .

  • Page 11: Plug & Play

    Plug & Play When the tV is initially powered on, several basic settings proceed automatically and subsequently. the following settings are available. 1. Press the POWER button on the remote control. The message "Start Plug & Play" is displayed with "OK" selected. .

  • Page 12: Storing Channels Automatically

    If you want to reset this feature... 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Setup", then press the ENtER button. . Press the ENtER button again, to select "Plug & Play". For further details on setting up options, refer to the page 9.

  • Page 13: Storing Channels Manually

    Storing Channels Manually You can store television channels, including those received via cable networks. When storing channels manually, you can choose: ♦ Whether or not to store each of the channels found. ♦ The programme number of each stored channel which you wish to identify.

  • Page 14: Adding / Locking Channels

    Adding / Locking Channels Using the Channel Manager, you can conveniently lock or add channels. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Channel", then press the ENtER button. . Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Channel Manager", then press the ENtER button.

  • Page 15: Sorting The Stored Channels

    Sorting the Stored Channels this operation allows you to change the programme numbers of the stored channels. this operation may be necessary after using the auto store. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Channel", then press the ENtER button.

  • Page 16: Fine Tuning Channel Reception

    Fine tuning Channel Reception Use fine tuning to manually adjust a particular channel for optimal reception. 1. Use the number buttons to directly select the channel that you want to fine tune. . Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲...

  • Page 17: Changing The Picture Standard

    Changing the Picture Standard You can select the type of picture which best corresponds to your viewing requirements. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ENtER button, to select "Picture". . Press the ENtER button again, to select "Mode". .

  • Page 18: Adjusting The Custom Picture

    Adjusting the Custom Picture Your set has several settings which allow you to control picture quality. 1. To select the desired picture effect, follow the "Changing the Picture Standard" instructions number 1 to 3. . Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select a particular item. Press the ENtER button.
  • Page 19 ♦ Gamma: - ~ + You can adjust the Primary Colour (Red, Green, Blue) Intensity. Press the ◄ or ► button until you reach the optimal setting. ♦ Colour Space: Auto/Native/Custom Colour space is a Colour matrix composed of “Red”, “Green” and “Blue” Colours. Select your favourite Colour space to experience the most natural Colour.

  • Page 20: Configuring Picture Option

    Configuring Picture Option 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ENtER button, to select "Picture". . Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Picture Options", then press the ENtER button. . Select the required option by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button, then press the ENtER button.

  • Page 21: Resetting The Picture Settings To The Factory Defaults

    ♦ Digital NR: Off/Low/Medium/high/Auto If the broadcast signal received by your TV is weak, you can activate the Digital Noise Reduction feature to help reduce any static and ghosting that may appear on the screen. ➣ When the signal is weak, select one of the other options until the best picture is displayed. ♦...

  • Page 22: Viewing The Picture In Picture (Pip)

    Viewing the Picture In Picture (PIP) You can display a sub picture within the main picture of set programme or video input. In this way, you can watch the picture of set programme or video input from any connected equipment while watching the main picture. 1.

  • Page 23: Sound Features

    Sound Features 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Sound", then press the ENtER button. . Select the required option by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button, then press the ENtER button.

  • Page 24: Selecting The Sound Mode

    ♦ tV Speaker: Off/On If you want to hear the sound through separate speakers, cancel the internal amplifier. ➣ The - VOL + and MUtE buttons do not operate when the "TV Speaker" is set to Off. ➣ When “TV Speaker” is set to “Off”, you can operate only “Sound Select” (in PIP mode) in Sound menu.

  • Page 25: Setting And Displaying The Current Time

    Setting and Displaying the Current time You can set the tV’s clock so that the current time is displayed when you press the INFO button. You must also set the time if you wish to use the automatic On/Off timers. 1.

  • Page 26: Switching The Television On And Off Automatically

    Switching the television On and Off Automatically 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Setup", then press the ENtER button. . Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Time", then press the ENtER button.

  • Page 27: Melody / Entertainment / Energy Saving

    Melody / Entertainment / Energy Saving 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Setup", then press the ENtER button. . Select the required option by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button, then press the ENtER button.
  • Page 28 ♦ Energy Saving: Off/Low/Medium/high/Auto This feature adjusts the screen brightness depending on the surrounding lighting conditions. − Off: Turns off the energy saving function. − Low: Sets the TV to low energy saving mode. − Medium: Sets the TV to medium energy saving mode. −...

  • Page 29: Network Connection

    Network Connection LAN Connection for a DhCP Environment The procedures to set up the network using Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) are described below. Since an IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS are automatically allocated when DHCP is selected, you do not have to enter them manually. the Modem Port on the Wall (ADSL/VDSL/Cable tV)
  • Page 30 LAN Connection for Static IP Environment The procedures to set up the network using a static IP address are described below. You have to manu- ally enter the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS that are provided by your Internet Service Provider (ISP).

  • Page 31: Cable Network Setup

    Cable Network Setup 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENtER button. 2. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Cable Network Setup”, then press the ENtER ➣...

  • Page 32: Selecting The Source

    • If you cannot connect to the Internet even if you have followed the procedures of your Internet service provider, please contact a Samsung Electronics Service Center. Selecting the Source You can select among external sources connected to your tV’s input jacks.

  • Page 33: Editing The Input Source Names

    Editing the Input Source Names Name the device connected to the input jacks to make your input source selection easier. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Input", then press the ENtER button.

  • Page 34: Product Guide

    Product Guide The Product Guide gives you information on the most important features of this TV. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Input”, then press the ENtER . Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Product Guide”, then press the ENtER button.

  • Page 35: Setting Up Your Pc Software (Based On Windows Xp)

    Windows and your particular video card. 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.) 1. First, click on "Control Panel" on the Windows start menu.

  • Page 36: Setting Up The Tv With Your Pc

    Setting up the tV with your PC ➣ Press the SOURCE button to select PC mode. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ENtER button, to select "Picture". . Select the required option by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button, then press the ENtER button.

  • Page 37: Wiselink Pro

    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.

  • Page 38: Using The Wiselink Pro Function

    Using the WISELINk Pro Function This function enables you to view and listen to photo, music and/or movie files saved on a USB Mass Storage Class (MSC) device. Entering the WISELINk Pro Menu 1. Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Input”, then press the ENtER 2. Press the ▲...
  • Page 39 Screen Display Photo Preference Monthly Timeline 1. Currently selected file: The currently selected file is highlighted. Photo and movie files are displayed as thumbnail images. 2. Information Window: Shows information about the currently selected file. There is a separate information window for photo and movie files only. For music files, the file information is also displayed in the location where the file is displayed.

  • Page 40: Using And Sorting Photo List

    Using the Remote Control button in WISELINk Pro Menu button Operations ▲/▼/◄/►/ Wheel Move the cursor and select an item. Select the currently selected item. While playing a slide show, movie, or music file: ENtER - Pressing the ENtER - Pressing the ENtER Play or pause the Play Slide Show, Music or movie.

  • Page 41: Photo List Option Menu

    Sorting Standard for the Photo List • Monthly It sorts and shows photos in the file by month. It sorts only by month (from January to December) regardless of year. • timeline It sorts and shows photos by date. It sorts by year and month from the earliest photo. •...

  • Page 42: Viewing A Photo Or Slide Show

    • Information The photo file information including, the name, the size, the resolution, the date modified and the path is displayed. You can view the information of photo files during a SlideShow using the same procedures. ➣ Alternatively, select a photo from the photo list and press the INFO button to view the information.
  • Page 43 Playing current group 1. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select a sorting standard. (“Monthly”, “Timeline”, “Colour”, “Composition”, “Folder”, “Preference”) 2. Press the (REW) or π µ 3. Press the tOOLS button. 4. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Play Current Group”, then press the ENtER Only the photos in the sorting group including the selected files will be used for the Slide Show.

  • Page 44: Using And Sorting The Music List

    • Background Music → On / Off If you set “Background Music” to On, the background music will be played when viewing photos one by one or in a Slide Show. If you set “Background Music” to On, a screen appears immediately where you can set the Background Music.

  • Page 45: Music List Option Menu

    Sorting Standard for the Music List • title It sorts the Music titles in symbol/Number/alphabet/special order, and shows the music file. • Artist It sorts the music file by artist in symbol/Number/alphabet/special order. • Mood It sorts music files by the mood. You can change the music mood information. “Mood”...

  • Page 46: Playing A Music

    Playing a Music Playing a music file 1. Pressing the ◄ or ► button to select a music file to be played, 2. Press the (Play) / ENtER ∂ This menu only shows files with the MP3 file ➣ extension. Files with other file extensions are not displayed, even if they are saved on the same USB device.

  • Page 47: Using And Sorting The Movie List

    Music Play Option Menu • Repeat Mode → On / Off You can play music files repeatedly. • Information The music file information is displayed. • Remove Safely You can remove the device safely from the TV. Using and Sorting the Movie List You can sort movies in the Movie List by a particular standard.

  • Page 48: Playing A Movie File

    Movie List Option Menu • Play Current Group Using this menu, you can only play movie fi les in the currently selected sorting group. • Delete Using this menu, you can delete the selected movie fi les. • Information The movie fi le information including the name, the size, the date modifi ed and the path is displayed.
  • Page 49 Supported Video Formats ➣ Container Type Video Codec Type XviD MPEG2 H.264 HP MPEG-4 ASP H.264 HP MPEG-4 ASP MPEG2 MPEG2 Video Play Control buttons ➣ Play/Pause Movie file ENtER Play the movie file ∂ Pause the movie file ∑ Exit play mode and return to the movie list.
  • Page 50 Playing movie continuously If you exit playing movie, playing it continuously later is possible. With “Play continuously” function, you can watch movie without watching again from beginning or bothering searching. 1. S elect movie file you want to play continuously by pressing ◄ or ► button from the Movie List. 2. Press the ∂...

  • Page 51: Deleting The Photo/Music/Movie File

    Deleting the Photo/Music/Movie File 1. Press the ◄ or ► button to select the desired file in the Photo/Music/Movie list. To delete multiple files, select files by pressing ➣ the yellow button. 2. Press the tOOLS button. 3. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Delete” (or “Delete selected File”), then press the ENtER button.

  • Page 52: Setting The Dlna Network

    Setting the DLNA Network DLNA allows you to watch videos and pictures saved on your PC on your TV through a network connection in Wiselink Pro mode. This removes the need to copy them to a USB storage device and then connect the device to your TV.
  • Page 53 Alternatively, you can download the file from www.samsung.com. ➣ 2. Install the SAMSUNG PC Share Manager as shown in the figures below. 3. When the installation is complete, the PC Share Manager icon appears on your Desktop. Double-click the icon to run the program.

  • Page 54: Using The Dlna Application

    Using the DLNA Application the Program Screen Layout 1. Menus: The following application menus are provided : “File”, “Share”, “Server”, and “Help”. 2. Click to share the selected PC server folder. 3. Click to cancel sharing. 4. Click to refresh the PC folder and files. 5. Click to synchronize the share status.
  • Page 55 Exit: Exits the DLNA application. If you select “Exit” without applying the changes after changing the shared status, a message will appear asking if you want to apply the changed settings to the PC. Select “Yes” to apply the changes and exit the application. Share Sharing a Folder You can share a folder from your PC to the TV.
  • Page 56 Method : Locate the mouse pointer over a folder in the “Shared Folder” pane and drag&drop the folder into the “My Computer” pane. If a message appears asking you to confirm the cancelation, select “Yes”. Applying the Current Settings Perform this when synchronization is necessary due to a new shared folder or canceling a shared folder. The “Set Changed State”...
  • Page 57 Server Server You can run or stop using your PC as a server. Run DLNA Digital Media Server when Windows Starts You can determine whether to start the PC server automatically when Windows starts. Change server name You can rename the PC server. Enter a new name and click “OK”.

  • Page 58: Using The Dlna Function

    Using the DLNA Function Using the DLNA Menu DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) enables content saved on a DLNA server (usually your PC) connected to your TV or over a network to be played. Wiselink Pro enables playing content saved on a USB memory device connected to the TV, while DLNA enables playing content saved on a DLNA server (your PC) connected to your TV or over the network.

  • Page 59: Content Library

    Information in the Contents Library is provided “as is.” Although the information provided to you in the Contents Library is obtained or complied from sources we believe to be reliable, Samsung cannot and does not guarantee the accuracy, validity, timeliness or completeness of any information or data made available to you for any particular purpose. Under...

  • Page 60: Using The Content Library

    You can view various recipes that you can then easily follow step by step. Enjoy these contents which give you great ideas for meals. The recipes introduced in the “Cooking” contents on the Samsung TV are based on recipes ➣...

  • Page 61: Using Additional Content Using External Usb Memory Storage

    This is benefi cial health management content that provides stretching and massage exercises that ➣ can be enjoyed by the whole family. The “Basic Stretches” contents for the Samsung TV are based on the book Stretching by Suzanne Martin which is published by DK and the “Massage” contents are based on the books published by Anness Publishing.
  • Page 62 Storage Class Bulk-Only Transport device. Examples of MSC are Thumb drives and Flash Card Readers (Both USB HDD and HUB are not supported.) Downloading New Contents New content other than the built-in contents will be provided via the Samsung.com website with or without charge. •...

  • Page 63: What Is Anynet

    What is Anynet+? Anynet+ is an AV network system that enables an easy-to-use AV interface for users by controlling all connected AV devices through the Anynet+ menu when Samsung Electronics AV devices are connected. Connecting Anynet+ Devices the Anynet+ system supports AV devices supporting Anynet+ only.

  • Page 64: Setting Up Anynet

    Setting Up Anynet+ the following settings are to use Anynet+ functions. Using the Anynet+ Function 1. Press The tOOLS button. Then Press the ENtER select "Anynet+(HDMI-CEC)". Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Setup", then press the ENtER button. .

  • Page 65: Scanning And Switching Between Anynet+ Devices

    Scanning and Switching between Anynet+ Devices 1. Press the tOOLS button. Then press the ENtER CEC)". . Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Select Device", then press the ENtER button. . Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select to a particular device and press the ENtER button.
  • Page 66 Anynet+ Menu the Anynet+ menu changes depending on the type and status of the Anynet+ devices connected to the tV. Anynet+ Menu View tV Select Device Record Menu on Device Device Operation Receiver Setup tV Remote Control buttons Available in Anynet+ Mode Device type Anynet+ Device Device with built-in tuner...

  • Page 67: Recording

    Recording You can make a recording of a tV programme using a recorder. Press the button. Recording begins. (Only when the Anynet+ enabled recording device is connected.) ➣ The current TV programme is recorded in the Watching TV status. If you are watching video from another device, the video from the device is recorded.

  • Page 68: Check Points Before Requesting Service

    Check Points before Requesting Service Symptom Solution Anynet+ does not ■ Check if the device is an Anynet+ device. The Anynet+ system supports Anynet+ work. devices only. ■ Connect only one receiver. ■ Check if the Anynet+ device power cord is properly connected. ■...

  • Page 69: Teletext Feature

    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 70 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 71: Auto Wall-Mount (Sold Separately) (Depending On The Model)

    Auto Wall-Mount (Sold separately) (depending on the model) Once the auto wall mount is installed, your tV’s position can be easily adjusted. tV Rear Panel Entering the menu 1. Press the ▲, ▼, ◄ or ► button on your remote control. ➣...

  • Page 72: Using The Anti-Theft Kensington Lock (Depending On The Model)

    Moving to the remembered position 1. Complete Step 1 of “Entering the menu”. . Pressing a Colour (Red, Green, Yellow) button moves the auto wall mount to the saved position. ➣ You can move the wall mount to one of the 3 pre-set positions by pressing the Red (Position 1), Green (Position 2) or Yellow (Position 3) buttons.

  • Page 73: Securing The Tv To The Wall

    Securing the tV to the Wall Caution: Pulling, pushing, or climbing on the TV may cause the TV to fall. In particular, ensure your children do not hang over or destabilize the TV; doing so may cause the TV to tip over, causing serious injuries or death. Follow all safety precautions provided on the included Safety Flyer.

  • Page 74: Troubleshooting: Before Contacting Service Personnel

    troubleshooting: before Contacting Service Personnel No sound or picture Normal picture but no sound Screen is black and power indicator light blinks steadily No picture or black and white picture Sound and picture interference Blurred or snowy picture, distorted sound Remote control malfunctions ‘Check signal cable.’...

  • Page 75: Specifications

    Specifications Model Name Screen Size (Diagonal) PC Resolution (Optimum) 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz Sound Output Dimensions (WxDxh) Body 1040 x 85 x 638 mm With stand 1040 x 272 x 686 mm Weight With Stand Environmental Considerations Operating Temperature Operating Humidity Storage Temperature Storage Humidity...

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