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TA950 LED TV MONITOR (MFM TV) user 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...
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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. Still image warning Avoid displaying still images (such as jpeg picture files) or still image elements (such as TV channel logos, panorama or 4:3 image format, stock or news bars at screen bottom etc.) on the screen.
Contents Contents Getting Started 4 Safety Precautions 11 List of Features 11 Accessories 12 Viewing the Control Panel 13 Remote Control Buttons Connections 14 Connecting to an Antenna 14 Plug & Play (Initial Setup) 16 Connecting to an AV Device 18 Connecting to an Audio Device 19 Connecting to a PC 21 Changing the Input Source...
Major Safety Precautions Major Safety Precautions Safety Precautions Icons used for safety precautions Failing to follow the precautions marked with this sign may result in a serious injury or Warning even a fatality. Failing to follow the precautions marked with this sign may result in a personal injury or Caution property damage.
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Major Safety Precautions When unplugging the power plug Connect the power plug to a wall from the wall outlet, make sure to outlet that can be easily reached. hold it by the plug and not by the y When a problem occurs cord.
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If the product is installed in a location where the operating conditions vary considerably, a serious quality problem may SAMSUNG occur due to the surrounding environment. In this case, install the product only after consulting one of our service engineers about the matter.
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Major Safety Precautions Cleaning Related ¦ WARNING Before cleaning the product, When cleaning the product, do unplug the power cord. not spray water directly over the product parts. y Otherwise, it may result in electric shock or fire. y Make sure that water does not enter the product.
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Major Safety Precautions If the product generates a strange Avoid letting children hang or climb noise, a burning smell, or smoke, onto the product. unplug the power plug immediately y Otherwise, it may result in the and contact a service center. product falling and this may y Otherwise, it may result in result in injury or death.
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Major Safety Precautions Avoid placing a liquid container such as a vase, flowerpot, beverage, cosmetics or drugs, or a metal object over the product. y If water or substances enter the product, turn the power off, unplug the power cord and contact a service center.
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Major Safety Precautions Avoid using a humidifier or cooker It is important to give your eyes near the product. some rest (5 minutes every hour) when viewing the product screen for y Otherwise, it may result in long periods of time. electric shock or fire.
– Customize your TV, by App grouping & sorting to your taste y AllShare™: AllShare™ connects your TV and compatible Samsung mobile phones/devices through a network. (p. 60) y Anynet+(HDMI-CEC): Allows you to control all connected Samsung devices that support anynet+ with your Samsung TV’s remote.
Getting Started Viewing the Control Panel ✎ The product color and shape may vary depending on the model. ✎ Contact with objects other than your finger may switch on the LED touchpad. Remote control sensor Power Indicator Speakers (Menu) Displays an on-screen menu, the OSD (on screen display) of your TV’s features. buttons as you would use the ◄...
Getting Started Remote Control Buttons ✎ This remote control has Braille points on the Power, Channel, and Volume buttons and can be used by visually impaired persons. POWER ON/OFF Turns the TV on and off. Turns the remote control light on or off.
Connections Connecting to an Antenna When the TV is initially powered on, basic settings proceed automatically. ✎ Connecting the power cord and antenna. VHF/UHF Antenna ANT 1 IN ANT 2 IN (AIR) (CABLE) CABLE ANT OUT Plug & Play (Initial Setup) When you turn the TV on for the first time, a sequence of on-screen prompts will assist in configuring basic POWER settings.
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Connections Selecting search Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Air or Cable, and then press ENTERE. A check options for auto tuning appears on your selection. Select Next, and then press the ENTERE button. You can check both if you have both connected. ✎...
Connections Connecting to an AV Device Using an HDMI or HDMI/DVI Cable: HD connection (up to 1080p) Available devices: DVD, Blu-ray player, HD cable box, HD STB (Set-Top-Box) satellite receiver HDMI IN AUDIO IN 2(ARC) 1(DVI) White Device Device AUDIO OUT ✎...
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Connections Using a Component (up to 1080p) or Audio/Video (480i only) Cable Available devices: DVD, Blu-ray player, cable box, STB satellite receiver, VCR AV IN VIDEO AUDIO COMPONENT IN White Yellow Green Blue Device Device AUDIO OUT COMPONENT OUT AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT ✎...
Connections Connecting to an Audio Device Using an Optical (Digital) or Audio (Analog) Cable Connection Available devices: Digital Audio System, Amplifier, DVD home theater DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) SERVICE Digital Audio System ✎ DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) When a Digital Audio System is connected to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) jack, decrease the volume of both the TV and the system.
Connections Connecting to a PC Using an HDMI cable or an HDMI to DVI cable ✎ Connecting through the HDMI cable may not be supported depending on the PC. HDMI IN 1(DVI) 2(ARC) ✎ A PC should be connected via the port.
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Connections Compatible PC resolutions (when the PC is connected to the HDMI IN 1 (DVI) port) If a signal that belongs to one of the following standard signal modes is transmitted from the PC, the TV screen will automatically be adjusted. If a signal outside of the standard signal modes is transmitted from the PC, the TV screen may go blank and only the power indicator may turn on.
Connections Changing the Input Source Edit Favorites → → Edit Favorites SOURCE TOOLS Source In the Source, press the TOOLS button to select Edit Favorites. You can set an external input source to → Source SOURCE SOURCE Favorites. Use to select TV or an external input sources such as a DVD / Blu-ray player / cable box / Information STB satellite receiver.
Connections Network Connection Connecting to a Wired Network You can attach your TV to your LAN using cable in three ways: y You can attach your TV to your LAN by connecting the LAN port on the back of your TV to an external modem using a LAN cable.
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– One Foot Connection – Plug & Access The TV may not recognize the Samsung Wireless LAN adapter if you connect it to the TV with a USB hub or USB extension cable other than the cable supplied with the TV.
Each screen will be displayed. How to Operate the OSD (On Screen Display) The access step may differ depending on the selected menu. Search Your Vidoe Samsung Apps The main menu options appear on the screen: MENU Picture, Sound, Channel, Network, System, Support.
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Basic Features Using Channel View Manual, you can set the day you want. ✎ mark indicates the date is selected. Date: you can set desired date. Guide Fri, 1 Jan 2:10 am ✎ It is available when you select Once in Repeat. DTV Air 05.1 Globo HD TELA QUENTE (HD) 10:05 pm - 12:10 pm...
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Basic Features ✎ Channel Status Display Icons NOTE – All deleted channels will be shown on the All Icon Operations Channels menu. An analog channel. – A gray-colored channel indicates the channel has A reserved program. been deleted. – The Add menu only appears for deleted channels. A locked channel Edit Favorites : Set channels you watch...
If the reception is clear, you do not have to fine tune the channel, as this is done automatically during the search and ■ Samsung Magic Angle: Select Lean back if viewing store operation. If the signal is weak or distorted, fine tune below the screen and Standing if viewing above.
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Smart View 1 is enabled only in HDMI mode. mode. ✎ Smart View 2 is enabled only in HDMI or DTV Compared to previous models, new Samsung TVs have a mode. more precise picture. ✎ The picture size can vary depending on the input ✎...
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Basic Features ■ 10p White Balance (Off / On): Controls the white Advanced Settings balance in 10 point interval by adjusting the red, green, Black Tone and blue brightness. ✎ Dynamic Contrast Medium Available when the Picture Mode is set to Movie and when the external input is set to all input.
Movie: Provides the best sound for movies. same basic set-up information will almost always be applied. y Clear Voice: Emphasizes voices over other sounds. (If not, contact your computer manufacturer or Samsung y Amplify: Increase the intensity of high-frequency sound Dealer.) to allow a better listening experience for the hearing 1.
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Basic Features ✎ Adjusting Sound Settings Depending on the particular program being ¦ broadcast, you can listen to Mono, Stereo or SAP. MENUm → Sound → Sound Effect → ENTERE PDIF Output Sound Effect SPDIF (Sony Philips Digital Interface) is used to provide digital ✎...
Basic Features ✎ Network Menu If you cannot find network connection values or if you want to set connection manually, set it to Manual. Refer to following “How to set up manually”. Network Settings Network Settings (Manual) MENUm → Network → Network Settings → ENTERE Use the Manual Network Setup when connecting your TV to a network that requires a Static IP address.
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Basic Features Wireless 6. If the AP has security, enter the Security key (Security or ¦ PIN), then select Next. ✎ When you enter the Security key (Security or PIN), Network Settings (Auto) use u / d / l / r buttons on your remote to select number/characters.
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Network Settings. Network Setup (WPS(PBC)) ¦ 2. Select the One Foot Connection. 3. Place the wireless router in parallel with the Samsung How to set up using WPS(PBC) Wireless LAN Adapter giving a gap no larger than 25cm. ✎...
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(blinking → on). Network Name (SSID) and Security key of the device, and then connect the network. 2. Then take USB memory out and insert it into Samsung ✎ If network does not operate normally, check the 3. Wait until the connection is automatically established.
Basic Features System Menu Setting the On / Off Timer MENUm → System → Time → On Timer or Off Timer → ENTERE Setting the Time ¦ ■ On Timer 1 / On Timer 2 / On Timer 3: Three different MENUm →...
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Basic Features ✎ a long time to be recognized. The PIN, press the remote-control buttons in the following sequence, which resets the pin to “0-0-0-0:” ■ Off Timer 1 / Off Timer 2 / Off Timer 3: Three (off) → →...
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BD Wise through a HDMI cable. ■ Energy Saving (Off / Low / Medium / High / Picture ■ Boot Logo (Off / On): Display Samsung logo when the Off)t: This adjusts the brightness of the TV TV is turned on.
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Yes: If the test pattern does not appear or there is noise in the test pattern, select Yes. There may be a For PIP sound, refer to the Sound Select problem with the TV. Contact Samsung’s Call Center for instructions. assistance.
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■ By USB: Insert a USB drive containing the TV Rear Software Upgrade can be performed downloading the firmware upgrade file, downloaded from latest firmware from “www.samsung.com,” to a USB memory “www.samsung.com,” into the TV. Please device. be careful not to disconnect the power or...
✎ This function is deactivated when 3D Mode set This feature allows you to view 3D content such as 3D broadcasts or movies. You can view 3D content using SyncMaster-dedicated Samsung 3D glasses. How to watch the 3D images ✎...
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Advanced Features Precautions when viewing 3D video – The 3D effect may be experienced differently depending on the viewer. You may not notice the 3D effect at all if you have a prescription for one eye that is very different from the other eye.
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Red (Login / Logout): To log in to Smart Hub. applications, and advertisements • Green (Sort by): To sort the applications by category. brought to you by Samsung product • Yellow (Edit Mode): You can edit the applications (such introductions.
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Using the � (REW) or µ (FF) button, you can select icon you want to enter in icon keypad screen. 6. Account created. You can use the services provided by all users of your Samsung TV with a single login by linking the users’...
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Advanced Features ✎ If you want to register service later, select Register Later. 7. Select Register of the Service Site you want, then press the ENTERE button. 8. Using number buttons, enter your application site ID and password. When done, select OK. 9.
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[Legal Statement] Due to the various capabilities of products featuring the Samsung Smart Hub - Content Service, as well as limitations in the available content, certain features, applications, and services may not be available on all devices or in all territories.
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Samsung may impose limits on the use of or access to certain services or content, in any case and without notice or liability.
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PC IP addresses should be the same and only the last part (the host address) should be changed. (e.g. IP Address: 123.456.789.**) 2. Using a LAN cable, connect between the external modem and the PC onto which the Samsung AllShare PC Software program will be installed.
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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. Connect a USB HDD to the dedicated USB 2 (HDD) port.
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Advanced Features Screen Display Move to the file you desired using the u / d / l / r buttons and then press the ENTERE or � (Play) button. The file is played. Device name: Displays a connected device name. Home: Return to content home Music Change Contents / Device:...
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✎ Before formatting 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...
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Advanced Features ■ Timer Recording (in Schedule Manager) → Schedule Manager → ENTERE SMART HUB Allows you to make a reservation to record a program scheduled for broadcast. Set the current time first to use this function. Using the Timer Recording function (digital channels only) 1.
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– Before formatting 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. Recorded videos are DRM (digital rights managements) protected and cannot be played on a PC or other TVs. Note that files saved on the TV cannot be used after the main board is changed.
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Advanced Features Videos ¦ Playing Video 1. Press the l / r / u / d button to select the desired file in the 1:02:15 / 2:04:10 3/15 file list. 1:02:15 / 2:04:10 2. Press the ENTERE button or � (Play) button. The selected file is displayed on the top with its playing time.
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Advanced Features Other Restrictions ✎ NOTE If there are problems with the contents of a codec, the codec will not be supported. If the information for a Container is incorrect and the file is in error, the Container will not be able to play correctly.
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Advanced Features Music ¦ Playing Music 1. Press the l / r / u / d button to select the desired music file Music Playlist 13/30 in the file list. Music_1 No Singer I Love You 2. Press the ENTERE button or � (Play) button. Music_2 Ming No Singer...
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Advanced Features Photos ¦ Viewing a Photo (or Slide Show) 1. Press the l / r / u / d button to select the desired photo in Normal Friends.jpg 1024 X 768 2011/01/03 the file list. 2. Press the ENTERE button. When you press the �...
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Advanced Features Videos/Music/Photos Play Option menu The following functions are enabled during playback. Recorded Category Operations Videos Music Photos Return to the file list. List > > > > Resume / Play A movie file will begin to play from where it was stopped. >...
And many others If the media function executes for the first time, ✎ To use the original DLNA functions of Samsung fully, it the warning popup window appears. Press the is recommended that you use the AllShare™ software ENTERE button to select Allowed, then you can provided with your TV.
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.
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Advanced Features Anynet+ Menu The Anynet+ menu changes depending on the type and status of the Anynet+ devices connected to the TV. Anynet+ Menu Description Changes Anynet+ mode to TV broadcast mode. View TV Device List Shows the Anynet+ device list. Recording: (*recorder) Starts recording immediately using the recorder.
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Advanced Features Switching between Anynet+ Devices ¦ 1. Press the TOOLS button to select Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC). And then press the ENTERE button to select Device List. ✎ If you cannot find a device you want, select Refresh to refresh the list. 2.
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Advanced Features Troubleshooting for Anynet+ ¦ Problem Possible Solution Anynet+ does not work. y Check if the device is an Anynet+ device. The Anynet+ system supports Anynet+ devices only. y Only one receiver (home theater) can be connected. y Check if the Anynet+ device power cord is properly connected. y Check the Anynet+ device’s Video/Audio/HDMI cable connections.
Refer to the manual <TV Rear> provided with the Kensington Lock for additional information on proper use. The Kensington Lock is not supplied by Samsung. ✎ Please find a “K” icon on the rear of the TV. A kensington slot is beside the “K”...
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 “www.samsung.com,” then click on Support, or contact a Samsung customer service center. Issues Solutions and Explanations y First, perform the Picture Test and to see if your TV is properly displaying the test image.
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Other Information Issues Solutions and Explanations y The ideal viewing distance is three times or more the height of the screen. The 3D images don’t look quite right. y We also recommend sitting with viewer’s eyes on a level with the screen. The batteries in the 3D glasses y Turn off 3D glasses while not using them.
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If you are using an HDMI connection, check the audio output setting on your audio. Network Connection y The Samsung Wireless USB dongle is required to use a wireless network. The wireless network connection y Make sure the Network Connection is set to Wireless.
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Other Information Issues Solutions and Explanations y A scheduled recording is disabled for certain operations (formatting, performance test, error checking, deleting) that access the file system of a USB device. y If there is no USB device connected, the TV will not record even if the A scheduled recording has scheduled time is reached.
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Other Information Issues Solutions and Explanations You see small particles when you look closely at the edge of the y This is part of the product’s design and is not a defect. frame of the TV. y PIP functionality is only available when you are using an HDMI, PC, or The PIP menu is not available.
Other Information License TheaterSound HD, SRS and symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. TheaterSound HD 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.
Other Information Specifications Model Name T23A950 T27A950 LCD Panel Screen Size 23 inches (58cm) 27 inches (68cm) Resolution Maximum Resolution 1920x1080@60Hz 1920x1080@60Hz Sound (Output) 7 W x 2 Power Consumption Normal Operation 65 W 70 W Standby < 1 W <...
Index Amplify Language USB Drive Antenna License Anynet+ AUDIO OUT Video Formats Auto Volume Mono Videos Music Volume Balance L/R Batteries Navigate Warm Black Tone White Balance Brightness Password Photos Change PIN Picture Size Channel Menu PIP (Picture in Picture) Clock Plug &...
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Contact SAMSUNG WORLDWIDE If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center. Country Web Site Customer Care Centre ARGENTINA 0800-333-3733 http://www.samsung.com BRAZIL 0800-124-421 http://www.samsung.com 4004-0000 CHILE 800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) http://www.samsung.com NICARAGUA 00-1800-5077267 http://www.samsung.com...
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