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- Page 1 TC350 TC370 T23C350MA T24C350AR T27C370MA LED TV MONITOR (MFM TV) user manual 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 The reception quality of TV may be affected due to differences in broadcasting method between the countries. Please check the TV performance in the local SAMSUNG Authorized Dealer, or the Samsung Call Centre whether it can be improved by reconfiguring TV setting or not.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Getting Started Preference Features y Safety Precautions ............ 4 y Setting the Time............47 y Providing Proper Ventilation for Your Product ..11 y Economical Solutions ..........49 y Accessories and Cables .......... 12 y Blocking Programmes ..........50 y Using the Control Panel .......... -
Page 4: Getting Started
Getting Started Getting Started 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 CAUTION or property damage. - Page 5 Getting Started Caution Avoid unplugging the power plug Make sure to use only the power while the product is operating. cord supplied by our company. In addition, do not use the power • Otherwise, it may damage the cord of another electric appliance. product due to electric shock.
- Page 6 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.
- Page 7 Getting Started Cleaning Related Warning Before cleaning the product, unplug When cleaning the product, do the power cord. not spray water directly over the product parts. • Otherwise, it may result in electric shock or fire. • Make sure that water does not enter the product.
- Page 8 Getting Started 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 • Otherwise, it may result in the and contact a service centre. product falling and this may •...
- Page 9 Getting Started Avoid placing a liquid container Do not press down hard on the such as a vase, flowerpot, product. The product may become beverage, cosmetics or drugs, or a deformed or damaged. metal object over the product. • If water or substances enter the product, turn the power off, unplug the power cord and contact a service centre.
- Page 10 Getting Started Avoid placing a heavy object over When using headphones or the product. earphones, do not turn the volume too high. • Otherwise, it may result in a problem with the product or • Having the sound too loud may injury.
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Page 11: Providing Proper Ventilation For Your Product
Whether you install your product using a stand or a wall-mount, we strongly recommend you use parts provided by Samsung Electronics only. If you use parts provided by another manufacturer, it may cause difficulties with the product or result in injury •... -
Page 12: Accessories And Cables
Getting Started Accessories and Cables ✎ Please make sure the following items are included with your product. If any items are missing, contact your dealer. ✎ The items’ colours and shapes may vary depending on the model. ✎ Make sure that there are no accessories hidden behind or under packing materials after you open the box. [CAUTION] INSERT SECURELY LEST SHOULD BE DETACHED IN SET •... -
Page 13: Using The Control Panel
Getting Started Using the Control Panel ✎ The product colour and shape may vary depending on the model. Function menu Remote control sensor Down (Front) Right Left TV Controller Up (Rear) Turn the TV on by pressing the Controller when the TV is in standby mode. Power on Adjusts the volume by moving the controller from side to side when the power is on. -
Page 14: The Standard Remote Control Buttons
Getting Started The Standard Remote Control Buttons ✎ This remote control has Braille points on the Power, Channel, and Volume buttons and can be used by visually impaired persons. Turn the product on and off. Display and selects the available video sources. - Page 15 Getting Started Installing batteries (Battery size: AAA) Match the polarity of the batteries to the symbols in the battery compartment. ✎ NOTE Install the batteries so that the polarity of the batteries (+/-) matches the illustration in the battery compartment. •...
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Page 16: How To Navigate Menus
Getting Started How to Navigate Menus Your product’s Main and Tools menus contains functions that let you control the product’s features. For example, in the Main menu you can change the size and configuration of the picture, its brightness, its contrast and so on. There are also functions that let you control the product’s sound, channel configuration, energy use, and a host of other features. -
Page 17: Connecting The Power Cord And The Aerial Or Cable Connection
Getting Started Connecting the Power Cord and the Aerial or Cable Connection VHF/UHF Aerial Cable Aerial Cable (Not Supplied) ✎ Plug the power cord into a wall outlet only after you have made all other connections. ✎ If you are connecting your product to a cable or satellite box using HDMI, Component, or Composite connections, you do not need to connect the ANT IN jack to an aerial or a cable connection. -
Page 18: Connections
Connections Connections Connecting to AV Devices (Blu-ray Players, DVD Players, etc.) Using an HDMI Cable for an HD connection (up to 1080p, HD digital signals) For the best quality HD picture, we recommend using an HDMI connection. Use with DVD players, Blu-ray players, HD cable boxes, and HD Set-Top-Box satellite receivers. HDMI OUT HDMI Cable (Not Supplied) ✎... - Page 19 Connections Sharing Mobile Device Screens On the Displayer This displayer is capable of displaying mobile device screens. You can use the following features to enjoy video, photo, and music files from mobile devices directly on your displayer. Use an MHL cable to display a mobile device's screen on the displayer. •...
- Page 20 Connections Using a Component Cable (up to 1080p HD signals) or an Audio/Video Cable (480i analogue signals only) Use with DVD players, Blu-ray players, cable boxes, STB satellite receivers, VCRs. Audio Cable Video Cable (Not Supplied) (Not Supplied) Audio Cable Component Cable (Not Supplied) (Not Supplied)
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Page 21: Connecting To Audio Devices
Connections Connecting to Audio Devices Using a Headphone Cable Connection Headphone Cable (Not Supplied) ✎ Headphones H: You can connect your headphones to the headphone output jack on your product. While the headphones are connected, the sound from the built-in speakers will be disabled. •... -
Page 22: Connecting To A Pc
Connections Connecting to a PC Using an HDMI Cable or an HDMI to DVI Cable or a D-sub Cable Connection ✎ Your PC may not support an HDMI connection. ✎ Use your PC speakers for audio. Stereo Cable (Not supplied) AUDIO OUT D-sub Cable (Supplied) - Page 23 Connections Display Modes (D-Sub and HDMI/DVI Input) The optimal PC display resolution for this product is 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz. We very strongly recommend you set the video output of your computer to the optimal resolution. You can also select one of the standard resolutions listed in the table below and the product will be automatically adjust to the resolution you choose.
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Page 24: Changing The Input Source
Connections Changing the Input Source Source When you are watching product and you want to watch a movie on your DVD player or Blu-ray player or switch to your cable box or STB satellite receiver, you need to change the Source. HDMI1/DVI HDMI2 Component... -
Page 25: Basic Features
Basic Features Basic Features Correct posture to use the product Use the product in the correct posture as follows. • Straighten your back. • Allow a distance of 45 to 50cm between your eye and the screen, and look slightly downward at the screen. Keep your eyes directly in front of the screen. -
Page 26: Changing The Preset Picture Mode
Movie Suitable for watching movies in a dark room. Entertain • Sharpens the picture. Suitable for games. ✎ It is only available when connecting a PC. Samsung MagicAngle (except TC370) → → Menu Picture Samsung MagicAngle MagicAngle lets you view optimal screen quality from almost any viewing position. By setting an appropriate value for each position, you can view a high quality picture, whether you are viewing the screen from an angle below and above the product. -
Page 27: Adjusting Picture Settings
Basic Features Adjusting Picture Settings Backlight → → Menu Picture Backlight Adjusts the brightness of the screen by adjusting the brightness of the individual pixels. Contrast → → Menu Picture Contrast Increases or decreases the contrast between dark and light areas of the picture. Brightness →... -
Page 28: Changing The Picture Size
Basic Features Changing the Picture Size Picture Size → → Menu Picture Picture Size Using this function, you can make change to various picture size and aspect ratio options. • Picture Size If you have a cable box or satellite receiver, it may have its own set of screen sizes as well. However, we highly recommend you use your products 16:9 mode most of the time. - Page 29 Basic Features To use the Position function after selecting Wide Zoom, Zoom or Screen Fit, follow these steps: 1. Select the Position. 2. On the Position screen, select Position, and then move the picture to position you want using your remote. 3.
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Page 30: Calibrating The Screen Display
✎ However, the same basic information will apply in most cases. (If not, contact your computer manufacturer or Samsung Dealer.) 1. Click “Control Panel” on the Windows start menu. 2. Click “Appearance and Themes” in the “Control Panel” window. A display dialog box appears. -
Page 31: Picture In Picture (Pip)
Basic Features Picture In Picture (PIP) → → Menu Picture View two sources on the TV at the same time. • Activate or deactivate the function. • Source Changes the source. • Channel Select the channel for the sub-picture screen. Size •... -
Page 32: Changing The Picture Options
Basic Features Changing the Picture Options Advanced Settings → → Menu Picture Advanced Settings Using this function, you can configure advanced picture settings to create your preferred picture. ✎ Available when the Picture Mode is set to Standard or Movie. ✎... - Page 33 Basic Features Picture Options → → Menu Picture Picture Options Using this function, you can configure additional picture settings to suit your preference. ✎ When connecting a PC, you can only make changes to Colour Tone. ✎ The picture may vary depending on the models. Picture Options Colour Tone Standard...
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Page 34: Changing The Preset Sound Mode
Basic Features Picture Off Menu → Picture → Picture Off Turns off the screen and plays audio only. To turn the screen back on, press any button (except Power and Volume buttons) on your remote. Reset Picture → → Menu Picture Reset Picture Resets your current picture mode to its default settings. -
Page 35: Adjusting Sound Settings
Basic Features Adjusting Sound Settings Sound Effect → → Menu Sound Sound Effect ✎ Available only when the Sound Mode is set to Standard. • DTS TruSurround HD Produces sound that will make you feel like you are sitting in a movie theatre or concert hall. •... - Page 36 Basic Features Speaker Settings → → Menu Sound Speaker Settings Auto Volume • Because each station has its own broadcasting conditions, the volume may fluctuate each time you change the channel. This feature automatically adjusts the volume of a channel by lowering the sound output when the modulation signal is high or by raising the sound output when the modulation signal is low.
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Page 37: Memorizing Channels
Basic Features Memorizing Channels Auto Tuning → → Menu Broadcasting Auto Tuning Automatically scans and indexes all channels received through the TV's aerial input connector. To start, navigate to Broadcasting and select Auto Tuning. Select Start when prompted with a message. This initiates the Auto Tuning function. The process can take up to 30 minutes to complete. -
Page 38: Using The Info Button (Now & Next Guide)
Basic Features 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 programme information for each channel according to the broadcasting time. •... - Page 39 Basic Features Change the Broadcast Signal Press button on the remote and select a broadcasting signal. This will change the signal source immediately. Change the Channel List Press button on the remote and switch to the Favourites list. However, the Favourites list can only be selected if it contains at least one favourites channel.
- Page 40 Basic Features Schedule Manager → → Menu Broadcasting Schedule Manager Configure the TV to show a specific channel or programme at a specific time and date. Before scheduling TV watching, make sure that the date and time is set properly under the System >...
- Page 41 Basic Features Digital Channel Schedule Viewing (Digital channels Only) Schedule Viewing for programmes on digital channels can be set up through the following two options: • Guide From Guide, select a programme you wish to view. • Programme Info Press INFO` button and select a programme you wish to view.
- Page 42 Basic Features Edit Channel → → Menu Broadcasting Edit Channel You can add, To) edit or delete channels. Ÿ • (Change Number): Edit the number by pressing the number buttons desired. ✎ This function may not support depending on the region. •...
- Page 43 Basic Features Add Channels Add a channel to a favourites channels list. 1. Press button to bring up the channel list containing the channels you wish to add and then select the channels. 2. Press button to bring up a favourites channels list and then button to add the selected channels.
- Page 44 Basic Features Channel Settings → → Menu Broadcasting Channel Settings Area • → → → Menu Broadcasting Channel Settings Area Select the area you want. • Manual Tuning → → → Menu Broadcasting Channel Settings Manual Tuning Scans for a channel manually and stores in the TV. ✎...
- Page 45 Basic Features <For Analogue TV models> • Manual tuning Scans for a analogue channel. 1. Select the New. 2. Set the Programme, Colour System, Sound System, Channel and Search. 3. Select the Store. When scanning has finished, a channel is updated in the channel list. Channel mode •...
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Page 46: Other Features
Basic Features Other Features Subtitle (Some areas don't support it.) Menu → Broadcasting → Subtitle Use this menu to set the Subtitle mode. Subtitle (Off / On): Switches subtitles on or off. • • Subtitle Mode (Normal Hearing Impaired): Sets the subtitle mode. •... -
Page 47: Preference Features
Preference Features Setting the Time Time → → Menu System Time ✎ The time you set will appear when you press the INFO` button. • Clock Set the clock to use the various timer features of the product. ✎ If you disconnect the power cord, you have to set the clock again. <For DTV models>... - Page 48 Preference Features • On Timer On Timer so that your product turns on automatically at a time and on a day of your choosing. You can set up three separate On Timer configurations. (On Timer On Timer On Timer 3) and select the source of the content the product plays when it turns on: an air or cable channel, a USB device, or a set-top box connected to one of the product's inputs (HDMI1, AV, etc.).
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Page 49: Economical Solutions
Preference Features Economical Solutions Eco Solution → → Menu System Eco Solution Energy Saving • Lets you adjusts the brightness of the product in order to reduce power consumption. No Signal Power Off • To avoid unnecessary energy consumption, you can set how long you want the product to remain on if it’s not receiving a signal. -
Page 50: Blocking Programmes
Preference Features Blocking Programmes Change PIN → → Menu System Change PIN Change PIN screen will appear. Choose any 4 digits for your PIN and enter them in the Enter New PIN. Reenter the same 4 digits in the Confirm New PIN. -
Page 51: Other Features
• Lock or unlock all the keys on the product Controller at once. When Panel Lock is on, the product Controller does not operate. • Boot Logo Displays the Samsung logo when the product is turned on. English - 51... - Page 52 → → Menu System Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) Allows you to control all connected Samsung devices that support anynet+ with your Samsung product’s remote. For details on set up options, refer to the “Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)” instructions. DivX® Video On Demand Menu →...
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Page 53: Support Menu
Yes: Select if you can hear sound from only one speaker or from neither speaker during the sound test. There may be a problem with the product. Contact Samsung’s Call Centre for assistance. No: Select if you can hear sound from the speakers. There may be a problem with your external equipment. - Page 54 The TV will turn off and on automatically after completing the software upgrade. All video and audio settings return to the default settings after a software upgrade. Update now • Insert a USB drive containing the firmware upgrade file,downloaded from www.samsung.com into the TV. English - 54...
- Page 55 Demo: Store Demo is for retail environments only. If you select Store Demo, some functions will not work, and the picture settings will be reset every 5 minutes. Contact Samsung Menu → Support → Contact Samsung View this information when your product does not work properly or when you want to upgrade the software. You can find information regarding our call centres and how to download products and software.
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Page 56: Advanced Features
• 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. • The HDD (Hard Disk Drive) connected to USB is not supported. - Page 57 Advanced Features • If a file deleted from the PC is still found when Media Contents is run, use the “Empty the Recycle Bin” function on the PC to permanently delete the file. • If the number of files and folders saved on a USB storage device is approximately over 4000, the files and folders may not appear and some folders may not be opened.
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Page 58: Video Playback
Advanced Features Video Playback → MEDIA.P Videos You can play video files saved on USB device and/or your PC. ✎ For more information about the subtitle formats and codec formats, refer to "Supported Subtitle and Media Play file formats" in the Other Information section. Video Playback Select the video file from the list or press ∂... - Page 59 Advanced Features Additional Video Playback Settings Repeat • Select the Repeat Mode on-screen button. This changes the repeat mode. Repeat One repeats the current file only, whereas Repeat All repeats all files contained in the folder. • Picture Size Select the Picture Size button and then select the picture size.
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Page 60: Photo Playback
Advanced Features Photo Playback → MEDIA.P Photos Select a photo from the list to display it on the screen. Press TOOLST to bring up the on-screen buttons and RETURNR to hide them. To stop playing the file, press or RETURNR. ∫... - Page 61 Advanced Features Mini Player When viewing photos with background music, you can control the music. Select Background Music from among the on- screen control buttons and select Mini Player. You can pause playback or skip to the previous or next song. Additional Photo Playback Settings •...
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Page 62: Music Playback
Advanced Features Music playback → MEDIA.P Music Select the music file from the list or press to play music. Use the remote control or the on-screen buttons to control ∂ the video playback. To stop playing the file, press or RETURNR. ∫... -
Page 63: Anynet+ (Hdmi-Cec)
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 64 Advanced Features Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) Menu The Anynet+ menu changes depending on the type and status of the Anynet+ devices connected to the product. • View TV Change from Anynet+ mode to product broadcast mode. • (device_name) Menu Shows the menu of the connected device. E.g. if a DVD player is connected, the disc menu of the DVD player will appear.
- Page 65 Advanced Features Switching between Anynet+ Devices 1. Open the Tools menu using your remote, and then select Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC). 2. Select a device, and then wait until the switch to the selected device is completed. ✎ The menu appears only when you set Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) in the System...
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Page 66: Other Information
Pb jack on the product, the red Pr jack on the source to the red Pr jack on the product. Screen Brightness If you find that the colours on your Samsung product are correct but just a little too dark or bright, try adjusting the following settings in the Picture option in the Main menu: •... - Page 67 Press the power on button on the product or remote and the light should blink about 5 times before the product turns on. If you find that you are having trouble powering on your Samsung television, there are a number of things to check before making a call to the service department.
- Page 68 Other Information Issues Solutions and Explanations PC Connection Mode Not Supported Set your PC’s output resolution so it matches a resolution supported by the product. message appears. “PC” is always shown on the This is normal. “PC” is always shown in the source list, regardless of whether a PC is source list, even if a PC is not connected.
- Page 69 Other Information Issues Solutions and Explanations There is a dotted line on the If the Picture Size is set to Screen Fit, change it to 16:9. edge of the screen. Change the cable/satellite box resolution. The picture is black and white. If you are using an AV composite input, connect the video cable (yellow) to the Green jack of Component on the product When changing channels, the If the product is connected to a cable box, try to reset the box.
- Page 70 Other Information Issues Solutions and Explanations The product Signal This function is only available for digital channels the product receives from an Aerial / Information is unavailable in RF /Coax connection. the Self Diagnosis menu. The product is tilted to the Remove the base stand from the product and reassemble it.
- Page 71 ✎ To keep your product in optimum condition, upgrade to the latest firmware on the Samsung web site by USB (samsung.com → Support → Downloads). The product won’t turn on. Make sure the AC power cord is securely plugged in to the wall outlet and the product.
- Page 72 The cable/set top box remote Programme the Cable/Set remote control to operate the product. Refer to the Cable/ control doesn’t turn the Set-Top-Box user manual for the SAMSUNG product code. product on or off, or adjust the volume. Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) Anynet+ does not work.
- Page 73 Some functions and pictures shown in this manual are available on specific models only. ✎ To keep your product in optimum condition, upgrade to the latest firmware on the Samsung web site by USB (samsung.com → Support → Downloads). English - 73...
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Page 74: Supported Subtitle And Media Play File Formats
Other Information Supported Subtitle and Media Play file formats Subtitle External – MPEG-4 timed text (.ttxt) – SAMI (.smi) – SubRip (.srt) – SubViewer (.sub) – Micro DVD (.sub or .txt) – SubStation Alpha (.ssa) – Advanced SubStation Alpha (.ass) –... - Page 75 Other Information Supported music file formats File Extension Type Codec Comments *.mp3 MPEG MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 *.m4a *.mpa MPEG4 *.aac The Seek (jump) function is not supported. *.flac FLAC FLAC Supports up to 2 channel *.ogg Vorbis Supports up to 2 channel WMA 10 Pro supports up to 5.1 channel.
- Page 76 Other Information Other Restriction ✎ 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.
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Page 77: Analogue Channel Teletext Feature
Other Information Analogue Channel Teletext Feature The index page of the Teletext service gives you information on how to use the service. For Teletext information to be displayed correctly, channel reception must be stable. Otherwise, information may be missing or some pages may not be displayed. -
Page 78: Attaching A Wall Mount/Desktop Stand
Other Information Attaching a Wall Mount/Desktop Stand Preparing before installing Wall-Mount / Desktop Stand 1. Turn the product off and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. 2. Place a soft cloth or cushion on a flat surface to protect the panel and place the product face down. 3. - Page 79 Other Information Caution Important For the installation of Wall-mount, please don’t use screws longer than 14mm of longitude. 4. Align wall mount/desktop stand to the product and firmly fix the wall mount/desktop stand by fastening the screw. 5. Align the groove of the part of the product that is to be connected to the stand with the groove in the stand (desk- top stand, wall mount stand or another stand) and firmly fix the stand by fastening the screw.
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Page 80: Installing The Wall Mount
We do not advice you to do it yourself. 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 81: Anti-Theft Kensington Lock
Refer to the manual 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 product. The Kensington slot is beside the “K”... -
Page 82: Storage And Maintenance
Other Information Storage and Maintenance If a sticker was attached to the product screen, some debris can remain after you remove the sticker. Please clean the debris off before watching product. The exterior and screen of the product can get scratched during cleaning. Be sure to wipe the exterior and screen carefully using the cloth provided or a soft cloth to prevent scratches. -
Page 83: Licence
Other Information Licence Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Manufactured under a license from U.S. Patent No’s: 5,956,674, 5,974,380, 5,978,762, 6,487,535, 6,226,616, 7,212,872, 7,003,467, 7,272,567, 7,668,723, 7,392,195, 7,930,184, 7,333,929 and 7,548,853. -
Page 84: Specifications
Temperature : -4°F to 113°F (-20°C to 45°C) Storage Humidity : 5% to 95%, non-condensing Tilt -1° (±2.0°) ~ 20° (±2.0°) Model Name T23C350MA T24C350AR T27C370MA Screen Size (Diagonal) 23 inches (58 cm) 23.6 inches (59 cm) 27 inches (68 cm) -
Page 85: Index
Channel List HDMI Black Level Colour Reset Picture Colour Space Reset Sound Colour Tone RGB Only Mode Licence Contact Samsung Contrast Media Play Menu Language Digital Clean View Motion Lighting DivX® Video On Demand MPEG Noise Filter DTS TruDialog Music playback... - Page 86 Other Information Samsung MagicAngle Schedule Manager Self Diagnosis Setting up Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) Sharpness Signal Information Sleep Timer Software Update Sound Effect Sound Mode Sound Test Speaker Settings Supported image resolutions Supported music file formats Supported Subtitle and Media Play file formats...
- Page 87 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 Web Site AUSTRALIA 1300 362 603 www.samsung.com/au/support NEW ZEALAND 0800 SAMSUNG (0800 726 786) www.samsung.com/nz/support...