Samsung PN58C550 User Manual

Samsung PN58C550 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Plasma TV...
  • Page 2 ✎ Screen Image retention Heat on the top of the Plasma TV The product is making a “cracking” noise. Cell Defects Avoid operating the TV at temperatures below 41°F (5°C) A still image displayed too long may cause permanent damage to the PDP Panel. After-images on the Screen.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Getting Started Advanced Features Connections Basic Features Other Information Check the Symbol! TOOLS...
  • Page 4: Getting Started

    y Media Play y AllShare y Self Diagnosis ✎ ✎ ✎...
  • Page 5: Install The Stand

    Input Cables (Sold Separately) ✎ NOTE...
  • Page 6: Viewing The Control Panel

    ✎ SOURCE ENTER MENU Standby mode...
  • Page 7: Viewing The Remote Control

    ✎ PN50C550 / PN50C590 / PN58C550 / PN58C590 Media Play (USB) Channel list, Media Play (USB) S.MODE SLEEP Media Play (USB) Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) P.MODE P.SIZE...
  • Page 8 PN50C540 / PN58C540 HDMI Media Play (USB) Channel list Media Play (USB) S.MODE SLEEP Media Play (USB) Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) P.MODE P.SIZE Installing batteries (Battery size: AAA) ✎ NOTE...
  • Page 9: Connecting To An Antenna

    ✎ POWER Plug & Play Input ✎ ENTER POWER Store Demo ENTER Home Use Home Use Store Demo Store Demo Home Use MENU ENTER Air Cable Auto ENTER Cable Channel Auto Program ✎ ENTER Clock Clock Mode Mode y Auto y Manual Connection Guide.
  • Page 10: Connections

    Using an HDMI or HDMI/DVI cable: HD connection (up to 1080p) PN50C540 / PN58C540 PN50C550 / PN50C590 / PN58C550 / PN58C590 ✎ HDMI IN 1(DVI), 2, 3, 4, PC/DVI AUDIO IN HDMI IN 1(DVI) PC/DVI AUDIO IN...
  • Page 11: Connecting To An Audio Device

    Using a Component (up to 1080p) or Audio/Video (480i only) Cable ✎ COMPONENT IN 1, 2 / AV IN 1 AV IN 1 AV IN 1 [Y/VIDEO] ✎ Using an Optical Cable (Digital) or Audio (Analog) Cable Connection ✎ DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) ✎...
  • Page 12: Connecting To A Pc

    Using an EX-Link Cable Connection EX-LINK Using an HDMI/DVI cable or a D-sub cable PN50C540 / PN58C540 DVI OUT PN50C550 / PN50C590 / PN58C550 / PN58C590 DVI OUT...
  • Page 13 Display Modes (D-Sub and HDMI/DVI Input) Horizontal Frequency Vertical Frequency Pixel Clock Frequency Sync Polarity Mode Resolution (KHz) (Hz) (MHz) (H / V) VESA CVT VESA DMT VESA GTF VESA DMT / DTV CEA ✎ NOTE HDMI IN 1(DVI)
  • Page 14: Changing The Input Source

    DVI Devices ■ TV / PC / AV1 / AV2 / Component1 / Component2 Edit Name / HDMI1/DVI / HDMI2 / HDMI3 / HDMI4 / USB (PN50C550 / PN50C590 / PN58C550 / PN58C590) ✎ Source List ✎ Source List PC...
  • Page 15: Channel Menu

    Channel Status Display Icons Icons Operations Seeing Channels Channel List Using Favorite Channels MENU Channel Channel List MENU Channel Channel List ENTER ENTER All Channels, Added Add to Favorite / Delete from Favorite Channels Favorite Programmed ENTER TOOLS Add to Favorite Delete from Favorite ■...
  • Page 16: Editing Channels

    ■ NOTE Channel List STD HRC Channel List Option Menu Channel List / Delete, Timer Viewing, Select All / Deselect All TOOLS Auto program ■ Add / Delete Editing Channels ✎ NOTE MENU Channel Channel List ENTER Channels Channel Name Edit TOOLS Channel Name Edit ■...
  • Page 17: Picture Menu

    ✎ NOTE Changing the Preset Picture Mode Programmed MENU Picture Mode ENTER ■ Select All: Mode ■ Deselect All: ✎ Deselect All ■ Dynamic ■ Standard Programmed ■ Movie Channel List Programmed Adjusting Picture Settings TOOLS MENU Picture ENTER ■ Change Info ■...
  • Page 18: Changing The Picture Options

    ■ Eco Sensor (Off / On) ■ Color Space (Auto / Native) ■ White Balance ✎ Cell Light Eco Sensor R-Offset / G-Offset / B-Offset Min Cell Light Eco sensor R-Gain / G-Gain / B-Gain ✎ Eco Sensor Reset ■ Flesh Tone ■...
  • Page 19 ■ Size Input Source Picture Size 16:9 16:9, Zoom1, Zoom1 Zoom2, 4:3 Zoom2 16:9, 4:3, Wide Fit, Wide Fit Screen Fit ✎ 16:9, 4:3 ✎ ■ Digital Noise Filter (Off / Low / Medium / High / Auto / Auto Visualization) Digital Noise Filter Screen Fit...
  • Page 20: Setting Up The Tv With Your Pc

    Pixel Shift (Off / On) Setting up the TV with Your PC ✎ MENU Picture ENTER TV/AV/Component/ Item HDMI/PC Auto Adjustment 1~4 min. 4 min. ✎ ✎ Pixel Shift ✎ Screen Screen Fit ■ Coarse / Fine Auto Protection Time (10 min. / 20 min. / 40 min. / 1 hour / Off): Coarse ■...
  • Page 21: Sound Menu

    Dialog Clarity (Off / On) Changing the Preset Sound Mode MENU Sound Mode ENTER Preferred Language Mode ■ Standard ■ Music ■ Movie ✎ ■ Clear Voice ■ Amplify Multi-Track Sound (MTS) ■ Mono Adjusting Sound Settings MENU Sound Equalizer ENTER ■...
  • Page 22: Setup Menu

    ✎ Speaker Select TV Speaker Manual ✎ TV Speaker: On, External Speaker: On ✎ Clock Set Month Day Year Hour, Minute SPDIF Output am/pm ✎ Clock Mode Manual ✎ Month, Day, Year, Hour, Minute ■ Audio Format DST (Daylight Saving Time) (Off / On) Dolby Digital ✎...
  • Page 23: Locking Programs

    ✎ On Time / Off Time NOTE V-Chip HDMI, Component Activate Volume Source Allow All Block All Antenna Source Cable V-Chip Lock (Off / On) Channel Source TV Parental Guidelines Contents Source TV-Y TV-Y7 ✎ TV-G TV-PG NOTE TV-14 TV-MA ✎...
  • Page 24: Other Features

    Canadian English Downloadable U.S. Rating ✎ V-Chip ■ Change PIN 8 ans+ Confirm New 13 ans+ 16 ans+ 18 ans+ Canadian French 8 ans+ How to watch a restricted channel 13 ans+ ans+ 18 ans+ ✎ ✎ V-Chip POWER MUTE POWER 8 ans+ 13 ans+, 16 ans+...
  • Page 25 ■ Caption Mode Network (Network Type / Network Setup / Network Test) ✎ Default / CC1~CC4 / Text1~Text4 General ■ Game Mode (Off / On) Default / Service1~Service6 / CC1~CC4 / Text1~Text4 ✎ NOTE ✎ Service1~6 ■ Digital Caption Options Game Mode Size Game Mode...
  • Page 26: Picture In Picture (Pip)

    Picture In Picture (PIP) MENU Support ENTER Self Diagnosis ■ Picture Test MENU Setup ENTER ✎ NOTE Sound Select ■ Sound Test (Yes / No) ✎ V-Chip Speaker Select TV Speaker Sound ✎ Speaker Select External Speaker Main picture Sub picture MUTE Component, HDMI1/DVI, HDMI2, HDMI3, PC...
  • Page 27: Contact Samsung

    ■ Alternative Software Software Upgrade By Online Software Upgrade Current Version - HD Connection Guide ✎ Contact Samsung Installing the Latest Version ■ By USB ■ By Online ✎ ✎...
  • Page 28: Network Connection

    Connecting to a Wired Network ✎...
  • Page 29: Network Setup (Auto)

    Network Setup (Auto) Network Setup (Manual) Network Setup Network Setup Getting the Network Connection Values How to set up automatically MENU Setup ENTER Setup ENTER How to set up manually Internet Protocol Setup Manual IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway DNS Server Network Network Type Network Type...
  • Page 30: Connecting To A Wireless Network

    Connecting to a Wireless Network ✎ NOTE Connection Methods PBC (WPS) Ad-Hoc...
  • Page 31: Network Setup (Pbc (Wps)

    Network Setup (PBC (WPS)) How to set up automatically How to set up using PBC (WPS) Internet Protocol Setup ENTER MENU Auto ENTER Setup ENTER Select a Network Network Setup ENTER Network ENTER Network Network Type Network Type Wireless ENTER Network Setup Network Setup ✎...
  • Page 32 How to set up manually ENTER Network Setup RETURN Network Test ENTER Internet Protocol Setup ENTER Network Setup (Ad-Hoc) Manual ENTER How to connect to new Ad-hoc device Select a network IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway ✎ The existing network system may have limited functionality.
  • Page 33: Media Play

    MENU Application Media Play (USB) ENTER Connecting a USB Device USB 1 USB 2 (HDD) Media Play Connecting to your PC through a network Media Play (USB) ✎ Media Play...
  • Page 34 ✎ Background Music Background Music Setting Photos Music Videos ✎ ✎ ✎ Media Play Play Continuously Play Continuously ✎ ✎ Media Play (USB) USB 2 (HDD) Auto Protection Time...
  • Page 35: Screen Display

    Screen Display ENTER ✎ View Devices Home Media Play ✎ Change Device Preference Select Sorting Tools ✎ Videos Playing Video Videos ENTER Media Play ENTER ✎ Name File extension Format...
  • Page 36 Frame rate Bit rate File Extension Container Video Codec Resolution Audio Codec (fps) (Mbsp) Other Restrictions ✎ NOTE Video Decoder Audio Decoder...
  • Page 37 Playing movie continuously (Resume Play) ENTER Play Continuously ✎ ✎ Continuous Movie Play Help Settings Play continuously Pause Jump Tools Return Music Playing Music Music ENTER Media Play I Love you I Love You ENTER ✎ ✎ Equalizer Sound Photos Viewing a Photo (or Slide Show) Photos ENTER...
  • Page 38: Playing Multiple Files

    Playing Multiple Files Playing selected video/music/photo files ✎ NOTE TOOLS Deselect All TOOLS Play Selected Contents Playing the video/music/photo file group TOOLS Play Current Group Media Play - Additional Functions Sorting the file list Category Operation Videos Music Photos Basic View Title Preference Latest Date...
  • Page 39 Videos/Music/Photos Play Option menu TOOLS Category Operation Videos Music Photos Title Repeat Mode Picture Size (Mode1 / Mode2 / Original) Picture Setting Sound Setting Subtitle Setting Stop Slide Show Start Slide Show Slide Show Speed Background Music Zoom Rotate Information Settings Using the Setup Menu ■...
  • Page 40: Anynet

    What is Anynet+? To connect to a Samsung Home Theater PN50C540 / PN58C540 PN50C550 / PN50C590 / PN58C550 / PN58C590 HDMI IN 1(DVI), 2, 3...
  • Page 41: Setting Up Anynet

    ✎ NOTE DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) Anynet+ Menu Anynet+ Menu Description View TV Device List MENU INFO Recording Stop Recording Receiver Setting Up Anynet+ MENU Application Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) ENTER ■ Setup Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) (Off / On) Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) ✎...
  • Page 42: Listening Through A Receiver

    Recording Recording ✎ Device List ✎ Device List EXIT ✎ Recording ✎ ✎ Listening through a Receiver TV Speaker Receiver EXIT ✎ ✎ DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) ✎ ✎ NOTE...
  • Page 43: Troubleshooting For Anynet

    Troubleshooting for Anynet+ Problem Possible Solution Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) Media Play Plug & Play Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) TOOLS View TV SOURCE PRE-CH FAV.CH Plug & Play Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)
  • Page 44: Allshare

    Message / Media / ScreenShare MENU Application Content View Message AllShare ENTER Media ScreenShare ✎ Media About AllShare AllShare ■ Allowed / Denied AllShare ■ Delete ✎ Using the Message Function ✎ ✎ NOTE Setting Up AllShare Message Setup AllShare Setup ■...
  • Page 45 Call Arrival Alarm Using ScreenShare Function Schedule Alarm ✎ ✎ NOTE ✎ Doc Viewer Using the Media Function RETURN EXIT ✎ NOTE ENTER Allow Using your Samsung phone to control your TV Simply POWER MUTE ✎ Media AllShare ENTER AllShare Media Play...
  • Page 46: Other Information

    Attaching the Blanking Bracket Installing the Wall Mount Kit Wall Mount Kit Specifications (VESA) ✎ ✎ NOTE ✎...
  • Page 47: Assembling The Cables

    ✎ ✎ Installation with a stand. Installation with a wall-mount.
  • Page 48: Securing The Tv To The Wall

    Caution Accessories To prevent the TV from falling ✎ ✎ ✎ ✎ ✎...
  • Page 49: Troubleshooting

    Issues Solutions and Explanations Picture Test MENU Support - Self Diagnosis - Picture Test ✎ Picture Picture Color / Brightness / Sharpness Energy Saving Setup MENU Picture - Eco Solution - Energy Saving MENU Picture - Picture Reset Screen Fit 16:9 Sound Test MENU...
  • Page 50 Issues Solutions and Explanations Sleep Timer Setup SOURCE Auto Program MENU Channel - Auto Program STD, HRC Caption Mode Service1 Wireless Setup...
  • Page 51 Issues Solutions and Explanations Caption Caption Caption Signal Information Channel Store Demo Store Demo Home Use Plug & Play SOURCE MENU Setup Plug & Play ENTER Home Use Plug & Play Plug & Play ✎...
  • Page 52: Specifications

    ✎ ✎ ✎ License Open Source License Notice...
  • Page 53: Dimensions

    ■ Front view / Side view ■ Jack panel detail / rear view PN50C540 / PN58C540 PN50C550 / PN58C550 / PN58C590 / PN58C590...
  • Page 54: Index

    FAV.CH AUDIO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT ON/OFF...
  • Page 57: Quick Setup Guide

    Analog Audio connection STOP Using an Audio Cable Please do not return this unit. If you have problems operating your TV, call: 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864) Best Connection For web support please visit: HD connection (up to 1080p) www.samsung.com/support Digital Audio connection...
  • Page 58 6WHS  6WHS  Network Connection - Wireless : Remote Control : Media Play Features Remote Control Buttons and Functions USB 1 USB 2 (HDD) ✎ POWER ON/OFF Network Connection - Wired SOURCE ✎ PRE-CH CH LIST MENU MEDIA.P FAV.CH Media Play (USB) TOOLS INFO...
  • Page 59 Assemble Stand before removing TV from shipping box Installing the TV Stand Components When installing the stand, use the provided components and parts. "-- 9EA (M4 X L12) 1 EA" Stand Guide Stand Screws Top View Jrc:=:::J 4~\T ~-,~';), --~~ T:T:' "):~~~~~'~ /.<...
  • Page 60 · - ·-·.····.·.---·--.-··-·---·-----------···-·--·--.--1 Assembler Ie support avant de retirer Ie televiseur de son emballage teh~viseur Installation du support de Elements •..Pour installer Ie support, utiliser les pieces et elements fournis. • • (M4 XL12) 1 EA • "'1 Support Guide de support Vue de dessus 4~\ii~...
  • Page 61 Monte el soporte antes de retirar i ALTO ! el TV del embalaje Instalacion del soporte del TV • Componentes , ..Cuando instale el soporte. use las piezas los componentes suministrados. ~~4L 9 PZS (M4 x L12) , - I Soporte Soporte de la Quia...
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  • Page 63 Securing the TV to the Wall (depending on the model) • Accessaries Holder-TV Screw(j)(M4 X L16) Screw(2) (M8 X L19) • To prevent the TV from falling (According to the TV type, see drawing annex) 1. Unscrew a screw attached on the back of your TV, then connect the Holder-TV [lor 2) with the screw through the hole. ®...
  • Page 64 Fijaci6n del televisor a la pared (segun el modele) • Componentes TornilloG)(M4 X L16) Tornillo (M8 X L19) Soporte del TV • Para prevenir la caida del televisor (De acuerdo al tipo de TV, ver dibujo anexo) 1. Desatornille un tornillo de la parte posterior del televisor y luego fije el soporte del televisor [1 2) con el tornillo.
  • Page 65 Fixation du au mur b~leviseur (en fonction du modele) • Accessoires Supportdu Vis~ VisG)(M4 X L16) (M8 X L19) televiseur b~h~viseur tombe • Pour empecher que Ie (En accord avec Ie type de TV, voir dessin annexe) 1. Devissez une vis I'arriere du televiseur;...
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  • Page 67 • • English ~-------------------------------------------------------------------i N'utilisez que de I'eau pour nettoyer la surface externe du Samsung Crystal (Matieres organiques totales). N'utilisez jamais de produits de nettoyage ou de produits chimiques autres que de I'eau. N'utilisez que de I'eau comme produit de nettoyage.
  • Page 69 ·----------------------------------------------------------.------------------------------------------------ ------------~ ~ :iI~ J.tO~ ~ ~IJ.I ~"lR. :iIi ittlOI s product Is high glossy, PI ase be careful of surface scratch : *~, ~ ~Qj ~A~ @:I51 ' @ Oi 9-AiIR. ~'i!:! 1Htll~ ~91 : A. Installation. Xi~@ ~ ~on 1'7~ O~5fOj !5~ 4~ {¥A~~.
  • Page 70 This symbol indicates that high voltage is present This symbol indicates that high voltage is present inside. It is dangerous to make any kind of contact inside. It is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any internal part of this product. with any internal part of this product.
  • Page 71 Este simbolo indica la presencia de aho voltaje en Este simbolo indica la presencia de aho voltaje en interior. Es peligroso cnlrar en contacto con interior. Es peligroso cnlrar en contacto con Ce symbole indiquc qu'une tension clcvee est Ce symbole indiquc qu'une tension clcvee est cualquier pieza interior de csle producto.
  • Page 72 • Utilize uma ficha e uma tomada devidamente ligadas • Utilize uma ficha e uma tomada devidamente ligadas terra. terra. SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD. SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD. America QA Lab of Samsung America QA Lab of Samsung -Uma -Uma liga~ao liga~ao de terra deficiente pode causar choque eleclrico ou danos no equipamento.
  • Page 73 - EN55020: Electromagnetic immunity of broadcast receivers and associated equipments - EN55020: Electromagnetic immunity of broadcast receivers and associated equipments • Your Samsung TV is ENERGYSTAR qualified in its factory default settings. • Your Samsung TV is ENERGYSTAR qualified in its factory default settings.
  • Page 74 1111111111111111111111111111111111111I11111 1111111111111111111111111111111111111I11111 AA68-03242L-07 AA68-03242L-07...
  • Page 75 SAMSUNG's authorized service center. SAMSUNG will repair or replace this product, at our option and at no charge as stipulated herein, with new or reconditioned parts or products if found to be defective during the limited warranty period specified above. All replaced parts and products become the property of SAMSUNG and must be returned to SAMSUNG.
  • Page 76 Be careful in the selection and duration of television formats used for viewing. Uneven or Plasma Display Panels aging as a result of format selection and use, as well as other burned-in images, not covered by your Samsung limited warranty. 1111111111111111111111111I11111111111111111 BP68-00263E-OO...

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