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  • Page 1 Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center. Comuniquese con SAMSUNG WORLDWIDE Si desea formular alguna pregunta o comentario en relaci6n con los productos de Samsung, comunJquese con el centro de atenci6n al cliente de SAMSUNG.
  • Page 2 United States, for the warranty period originally specified, and to the Original Purchaser only. The above described warranty repairs must be performed by a SAMSUNG Authorized Service Center. Along with this Statement, the Original Limited Warranty Statement and a dated Bill of Sale as Proof of Purchase must be presented to the Service Center. Transportation to and from the Service Center is the responsibility of the purchaser.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents • List of Features ............• Network Connection ..........• Accessories .............. Connecting to a Wired Network Connecting Wireless Network • Installing the LCD TV Stand ........4 • Media Play.............. • Viewing the Control Panel ......... Connecting a USB Device •...

  • Page 4: List Of Features

    Getting Started • Excellent Digital Interface & Networking: With a built-in HD digital tuner, nonsubscription HD broadcasts can be viewed without a cable box/STB (Set-Top-Box) satellite receiver. • Media Play: Allows you to play music files, pictures, and movies saved on a USB device. (R 28) •...

  • Page 5: Viewing The Control Panel

    Make sure to distinguish between the front and back of the Stand and Guide Stand when assembling them. Make sure that at least two persons lift and move the LCD TV. Stand the product up and fasten the screws. If you fasten the screws with the LCD TV placed down, it may lean to one iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii side.

  • Page 6: Viewing The Remote Control

    Use these buttons in Media Play and RMODE: Selects picture mode. (R 14) Anynet+ modes. RS_ZE: Choose the picture size. (R 15) controls recording on Samsung CC: Controls the caption decoder. (R 20) recorders with the Anynet+ feature) installing batteries (Battery size: AAA) NOTE * Use the remote control within 23 feet from the TV.

  • Page 7: Connecting To An Antenna

    When the TV is initially powered on, basic settings proceed automatically. Connecting the power cord and antenna. VHF/UHF Antenna ..,_%. When the TV is initially powered on, a sequence of on-screen prompts will assist in configuring basic settings. Press the POWERLb button.

  • Page 8: Connecting To An Av Device

    Connections Using an HDMi/DVl Cable: HD connection (up to 1080p) We recommend using the HDMI connection for the best quality HD picture. Available devices: DVD, Blu-ray player, HD cable box, HD satellite receiver (STB). _i_i _ ii_ii_ _ iii_i_i_ii_ kl _ i _ i _ i _ i _ i _ HDM_ H/I(DVI}, 2, 3, 4 / PC/DV_ AUDIO _N °...

  • Page 9: Connecting To An Audio Device

    Using an Optical (Digital) or Audio (Anamog)Cable Connection Available devices: Digital Audio System, Amplifier, Home Theater DIGmTALAUDIO 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. •...
  • Page 10 Connections Display Modes (D-Sub and HDMI/DVl input) Optimal resolution is 1920X1080@60Hz. iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii_!_iiil_iilililililililililililililililililililililililililill!iiil_lil_ iiii!i!i_iiiiiiiiiii_i_iiiiiiii_i_i_!_!iiiiiiiiiiii ¸ 640 x 350 31.469 70.086 25.175 720 x 400 31.469 70.087 28.322 640 x 480 35.000 66.667 30.240 832 x 624 49.726 74.551 57.284 1152x 870 68.681 75.062 100.000...

  • Page 11: Changing The Input Source

    Edit Name MENUrrTI -, input _ Edit Name _ ENTERI_ Source List VCR / DVD / Cable STB / Satellite STB / PVR STB / AV Receiver / Game / Camcorder / PC / DVI PC / MENU rlTI _ input _ Source List _ SOURCE ENTERI_ DVl Devices / TV / IPTV / Blu-ray / HD DVD / DMA:...

  • Page 12: Channel Menu

    Basic Features Using Favorite Channels MENU ITTI _ Channel _ Channel List _ ENTER[_ Seeing Channels Add to Favorite/ Delete from Favorite_ Channel List Set channels you watch frequently as MENU ITTI _ Channel _ Channel List _ ENTERI_ Add, delete or set Favorite channels and use 1.

  • Page 13: Editingchannels

    How to Stop Auto Programming Timer Viewing: You can set a desired channel to be displayed automatically at the set time; even when you Press the ENTERI_ button, are watching another channel. Set the current time first A message will ask Stop Auto Program? Select Yes by to use this function.

  • Page 14: Picture Menu

    Energy Saving (Off / Low / Medium / High / Picture (If not, contact your computer manufacturer or Samsung Off / Auto): This adjust the brightness of the TV in order Dealer.)

  • Page 15: Changing The Picture Options

    ................... MENU iTR--_ Picture --_Advanced Settings --_ ENTERE_ (available in Standard / Movie mode) Compared to previous models, new Samsung TVs have more precise pictures. In PC mode, you can only make changes to Dynamic Contrast, Gamma and White Balance.

  • Page 16: Sound Menu

    Basic Features After selecting Screen Fit in HDMI (1080i/1080p) or Picture Reset (OK / Cancel) ............Component (1080i/1080p) mode, you may need to Resets your current picture mode to its default settings, center the picture: Press the ,_ or _- button to select Position. Press the ENTERI_ button.

  • Page 17: Setup Menu

    SPDIF Output D!alog Clarity (Off / On) ........................... (standard sound mode only) SPDIF (Sony Philips Digital Interface)is used to provide digital sound, reducing interference going to speakers and various Dialog Clarity emphasizes voice while maintaining the digital devices such as a DVD player. background sound level.

  • Page 18: Using The Sleep Timer

    Basic Features Clock Set: Set the Month, Day, Year, Hour, Minute Channel (when the Source is set to rv): Select the desired channel. and am/pm. Available only when Clock Mode is set to Contents (when the Source is set to USB): Select a Manual.
  • Page 19 TV Parental Guidelines: You can block TV programs Canadian French: You can block TV programs depending on their rating. This function allows you to depending on their French Canadian rating. control what your children are watching. - G: General / 8 arts+: Programming generally - TV-Y: Young children / TV-Y7: Children 7 and over / considered acceptable for children 8 years and over TV-G: General audience / TV-PG: Parental guidance /...

  • Page 20: Other Features

    Basic Features How to watch a restricted channel Background Color: Options include Default, White, Black, Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Magenta and Cyan, If the TV is tuned to a restricted channel, the V-Chip You can change the background color of the caption. will block it.

  • Page 21: Picture In Picture (Pip)

    - When no sound is output from the TV because the noise in the test pattern, select Yes. There may be a MUTE button has been pressed. problem with the TV. Contact Samsung's Call Center for - When no sound is output from the TV because the assistance (1-800-SAMSUNG).
  • Page 22 TV Side Panel containing the firmware products and software. upgrade file, downloaded from www.samsung.com, into the T_, Please be careful not to disconnect the power or remove the USB drive until TV RearPanel upgrades are complete.

  • Page 23: Network Connection

    Advanced Features You can set up your TV so that it can access the Internet through your local area network (LAN) using a wired or wireless connection. Connecting to a Wired Network You can attach your TV to your LAN using cable in three ways: •...
  • Page 24 Advanced Features Network Setup (Auto) Network Setup (ManuN) Use the Automatic Network Setup when connecting your Use the Manual Network Setup when connecting your TV to TV to a network that supports DHCR To set up your TV's a network that requires a Static IP address. cable network connection automatically, follow these steps: Getting the Network Connection Values How to set up automatically...

  • Page 25: Connecting Wireless Network

    Configuration) or PIN (Personal Identification Number), WPS will automatically configure the SSID and WPA key in either mode, " Keep the Samsung Wireless LAN Adapter at a distance from the TV. If you watch the TV with the Adapter connected nearby, images may appear corrupted for some channels.
  • Page 26 Advanced Features Press the A button to go to Select a Network, and Network Setup (PBC 0NPS)) ..................then press the ENTERE_ button. The Network function searches for available wireless networks. When done, it How to set up using PBC (WPS) displays a list of the available networks.
  • Page 27 To enter the Network settings into your T_, follow these You can connect to a mobile device without an access point steps: through the "Samsung Wireless LAN Adapter" by using a Follow Steps 1 through 6 in the "How to set up using peer to peer network.

  • Page 28: Media Play

    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.**) Using a LAN cable, connect between the external modem and the PC onto which the Samsung PC Share Manager program will be installed.
  • Page 29 The Divx DRM, Multi-audio, embedded caption does not supported. Samsung PC Share manager should be permitted by the firewall program on your PC, When you use Media Play mode through a network connection, According to functions of the provided server: * The sorting method may vary.

  • Page 30: Screen Display

    Advanced Features Screen Display Move to the desired file using the up/down/right/left buttons and then press the ENTER[__ or FCq (Play) button. The file is played. Supports the View Devices and Contents Mode in Media Play homepage. You can ascertain the selected fib name and the number of files and page.
  • Page 31 • Supported Video Formats Divx 3.11 / 4.x / 5.1 / 6.0 1920x1080 6-30 *.avi XviD 1920x1080 6 - 30 MP3 / AC3 / LPCM / *.mkv H.264 BP / MP / HP 1920x1080 6 - 30 ADPCM / DTS Core MPEG4 SP / ASP 1920x1080 6 - 30...
  • Page 32 Advanced Features Playing movie continuously (Resume Play) If you exit the playing movie function, the movie can be played later from the point where it was stopped. Select the movie file you want to play continuously by pressing the _ or I_ button to select it from the file list section. Press the FCq (Play) / ENTERE_ button.

  • Page 33: Playing Multiple Files

    Playing Multiple Files Playing selected video/music/photo files Press the Yellow button in the file list to select the desired file, Repeat the above operation to select multiple files. NOTE " The _/ mark appears to the left of the selected files, "...
  • Page 34 Advanced Features Videos/Music/Photos Play Option menu During playing a file, press the TOOLS button, Title Repeat Mode Picture Size (Model / Mode2 / Original) Picture Setting i You can adjust the picture setting. (p. 14, 15, 16) Sound Setting i You can adjust the sound setting. (p. 16, 17) Subtitle Setting i You can play the video with Subtitles.

  • Page 35: Anynet

    Anynet+ is a function that enables you to control all connected Samsung devices that support Anynet+ with your Samsung TV's remote. The Anynet+ system can be used only with Samsung devices that have the Anynet+ feature. To be sure your Samsung device has this feature, check if there is an Anynet+ logo on it.

  • Page 36: Setting Up Anynet

    * If you have selected external input mode by pressing the SOURCE button, you cannot use the Anynet+ function. Make sure to switch to an Anynet+ device by using the Device List, Recording You can make a recording of a TV Program using a Samsung recorder. Select Recording. When there are more than two recording devices * When multiple recording devices are connected, the recording devices are listed.

  • Page 37: Listening Through A Receiver

    Listening through a Receiver You can listen to sound through a receiver (i.e Home Theater) instead of the TV speaker. Select Receiver and set to On. Press the EXIT button to exit. If your receiver supports audio only, it may not appear in the device list. The receiver will work when you have properly connected the optical in jack of the receiver to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL} jack of the TV.

  • Page 38: Aiishare

    About AIIShare The Media function is available in all mobile devices which support AIIShare. AlIShare connects your TV and compatible Samsung mobile phones / devices through a network. On your T_, you can Allowed / Denied: Allows/Blocks the mobile phone.
  • Page 39 Press Allow button, then you can use Media function on that device. Using your Samsung Phone to Operate Your IV Before you can use this feature, you must connect to a Samsung mobile phone that supports ScreenShare functions.

  • Page 40: Assembling The Cables

    Cable tie The Kensington Lock is not supplied by Samsung, It is a device used to physically fix the system when using it in a public place. The appearance and locking method may differ from the illustration depending on the manufacturer. Refer to the manual provided with the Kensington Lock for additional information on proper use.
  • Page 41 Samsung is not liable for these kinds of accidents. * Samsung is not liable for product damage or personal injury when a non-VESA or non-specified wall mount is used or the consumer fails to follow the product installation instructions.

  • Page 42: Securing The Tv To The Wall

    Other Information Caution; Pulling, PUShing,or climbing on the _rnay cause the _to fal!, !n particular, ensure YoUr children do not hang ove_ 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 43: 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 samsung,com, then click on Support, or call Samsung customer service at 1-800-SAMSUNG. The TV image does not look as good as •...
  • Page 44 If you are using a HDMI connection, check the audio output setting on your PC. The wireless network connection failed. Samsung Wireless USB dongb is required to use a wireless network. Make sure the Network Connection is set to Wireless. (R 25) •...
  • Page 45 • Program the Cabb/Sat remote control to the operate the TV. Refer to the Cabb/Sat user doesn't turn the TV on or off, or adjust manual for SAMSUNG TV code. the volume. A "Not Supported Mode" message Check the supported resolution of the TV and adjust the external device's output resolution appears, accordingly.

  • Page 46: Specifications

    Other Information (Optimum) 1920x 1080 @ 60 Hz Environmental Considerations Operating Temperature 10°C to 40°C (50°F to 104°F) Operating Humidity 10% to 80%, non-condensing Storage Temperature -20°C to 45°C (-4°F to 113°F) Storage Humidity 5% to 95%, non-condensing _20° _ 20° (Left / Right) 32 inches 37 inches...

  • Page 47: Dimensions

    NOTE: All drawings are not necessarily to scale. Some dimensions are subject to change without prior notice. Refer to the dimensions prior to performing installation of your TV. Not responsible for typographical or printed errors. © 2010 Samsung Electronics America, Inc English 47...

  • Page 48: Index

    Other Information Screen Fit AIIShare Internet Protocol Setup Antenna Sleep Timer Slide Show Anynet+ AUDIO OUT Software Upgrade License Source List Auto Adjustment Auto Program Speaker Select Standby mode Supported Subtitle Formats Media Play Supported Video Formats Blanking Bracket Melody Balance Menu Language MP3 Play...

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