Setup Menu; Using The Media Play Menu - Samsung 4000 series Quick Start Manual

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Avoid displaying the same TV channel for long periods.
Wide screen format LED Displays with aspect ratios of 16:9 (the ratio of
Always try to display any image in full screen mode. Use the TV's
the screen width to screen height) are primarily designed to display wide
Picture Options menu to select the optimal screen size.
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and programming, should be limited to no more than 5% of the total screen burn-in. Refer to proper user manual section for details.
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To add channels to the Added Channels list, follow these steps: If you select Everyday or Every Week, the date you select in the
Date field becomes the start date for your scheduled viewing.
1. Select one or more channels in the All Channels list using the
For Everyday, the TV will turn on every day, at the time you
buttons and the Yellow (Select) button on your remote.
selected, starting from that date. For Everyweek, the TV will turn
2. Press the TOOLS button on your remote. The Tools menu appears.
on every week, on the same day of the week as the start date
3. Select Add in the Tools menu, and then press the ENTERE button.
you selected, at the time you selected, from that day on. If you
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All deleted channels are shown on the All Channels list. You add
select Once, the TV will turn on once, on the date and time you
channels back to the Added Channels list on the All Channels list.
selected.
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A gray-colored channel indicates the channel has been deleted from 5. Press the ENTERE button on your remote when done.
the Added Channels list. ✎
Only Added Channels can be scheduled.
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The Add menu option only appears for deleted channels.
Scheduled programs and channels are displayed in the
■ Add to Favorite /Delete from Favorite t: Lets you add
Programmed List.
channels to and delete channels from your Favorites list. ✎
When you select a digital channel, press the
To add channels to the Favorites list, follow these steps:
digital program list. If you highlight a program in the list, and then
1. Select one or more channels in the All Channels list using the press the ENTERE (Schedule) button, you set Timer Viewing for
buttons and the Yellow (Select) button on your remote. that program directly.
■ Channel Name Edit: Analog channels only. Lets you assign a name
2. Press the TOOLS button on your remote. The Tools menu appears.
of up to five characters to an analog channel. For example, Hist,
3. Select Add to Favorite in the Tools menu, and then press the
Food, Golf, etc. This makes it easier to find and select a channel.
ENTERE button.
■ Deselect All: Deselect all the selected displayed channels.
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To delete channels from the Favorites list, follow these steps:
You can only select Deselect All when one or more channels are
1. Select one or more channels in the Favorite Channels list using the
selected.
buttons and the Yellow (Select) button on your remote.
■ Select All: Select all the channels in the displayed channel list.
2. Press the TOOLS button on your remote. The Tools menu appears.
■ Auto Program: See Auto Program under Memorizing Channels.
3. Select Delete from Favorite in the Tools menu, and then press the
Programmed List (on the Channel List Screen)
ENTERE button.
■ Timer Viewing: You can schedule a channel to be displayed
The Programmed list displays the channels and programs you have
automatically at a set time, even when you are watching another
scheduled for viewing using the Time Viewing function. You can view,
channel. You must set the current time first in the Time > Clock
modify, or delete a show you have scheduled using the functions on the
function to use Time Viewing.
Programmed List screen Tools menu.
To schedule a channel, follow these steps:
Programmed List Screen Tools Menu
1. Select a channel in the Added Channels list using the buttons
and the Yellow (Select) button on your remote.
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Channel List Programmed
2. Press the TOOLS button on your remote. The Tools menu appears.
■ Change Info: Change the scheduling information for a show or
3. Select Time Viewing in the Tools menu, and then press the
channel you have scheduled.
ENTERE button. The Time Viewing screen appears.
To change the information, follow these steps:
Timer Viewing
1. Select the Programmed List icon on the left side of the Channel List
Antenna Channel Repeat
screen, and then press the ENTERE button.
2. On the Programmed List screen, select the show or channel entry
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you want to change, and then press the TOOLS
Menu appears.
Date Start Time
3. Select Change Info, and then press the ENTERE button. The
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Time Viewing screen appears.
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4. Use the buttons to move from entry field to entry field and the
buttons to change the entries. Where numbers are displayed,
4. Use the buttons to move from entry field to entry field and the
you can also enter numbers directly using the number keypad on
buttons to change the entries. Where numbers are displayed,
your remote.
you can also enter numbers directly using the number keypad on
Press the ENTERE button when done.
your remote.
■ Cancel Schedules: Cancel a show or channel you have scheduled.
To cancel a scheduled show or channel, follow these steps:
1. Select the Programmed List icon on the left side of the Channel List
screen, and then press the ENTERE button.
2. On the Programmed List screen, select the show or channel entry
you want to cancel, and then press the TOOLS
Menu appears.
3. Select Cancel Schedules, and then press the ENTERE button.
The Cancel Schedule screen appears.
4. Select OK, and then press the ENTERE button.
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■ Tint: Adjusts the amount of green and red in the picture. As you
The On Screen Menus
increase the amount of green, the amount of red decreases and vice
versa.
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When the TV is connected to a PC, you can only make changes to
Your TV has two kinds of menus, the Main menu and the various Tools
Backlight, Contrast, Brightness, and Sharpness.
menus. The Main menu gives you access to most or all of the menu
options available on your TV. The Tools menus display a selected number
Advanced Settings
of frequently used menu options that change depending on the screen
you are viewing. A Tools menu symbol (T) in the lower right side of the
Available in Standard and Movie mode only.
screen indicates that a Tools menu is available.
Compared to previous models, new Samsung TVs offer a more precise
The Main menu has seven primary categories:
picture with more precise controls.
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When your TV is connected to a PC, you can only make changes to
Picture Sound Channel Setup
Gamma and White Balance.
Input Application Support ■ Dynamic Contrast: Adjusts the screen contrast.
■ Black Tone: Selects the black level to adjust the screen depth. Darker
To view the Main menu, press the MENU button on your remote. To view
settings make blacks look darker.
a Tools menu, press the TOOLS button on your remote.
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■ Flesh Tone: Adjusts the amount of red in skin tones.
The menu options that appear in the Main menu depend on the
Source you have selected. For example, if you have selected the ■ Color Space: Auto automatically matches the range of colors (the
HDMI source, the Channel category will not appear. To see the variety and number of colors) available to create pictures with the
Channel category, you must first select TV in the Source List. color range of the video source. Native provides a color range wider
than the color range of the video source.
The Menu options are presented below, arranged by Main menu
t) ■ White Balance: Adjusts the color temperature of the picture so that
categories. A Tools button symbol ( next to an option name
white objects look white (instead of, for example, slightly pink or
indicates the option is also available in one of the Tools menus.
slightly yellow) and the overall color of the picture looks natural.
R-Offset / G-Offset / B-Offset: Adjusts how dark each color (red,
Picture Menu
green, blue) is.
R-Gain / G-Gain / B-Gain: Adjusts how bright each color (red, green,
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blue) is.
Reset: Resets the White Balance to it's default settings.
Select your preferred picture mode.
■ Gamma: Adjusts the primary color intensity.
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When your TV is connected to a PC, you can only select Entertain
■ Motion Lighting: When on, the TV automatically adjusts the
and Standard.
brightness of the screen in response to the brightness of the room. In
■ Dynamic: Brightens the screen. Suitable for a bright room.
bright light, the screen brightens. In dim light, the screen dims.
■ Standard: Suitable for a normal room brightness. ✎
Available in Standard mode only.
■ Movie: Darkens the screen, making it less glary. Suitable for watching
Picture Options
movies in a darkened room.
■ Entertain: Sharpens the picture. Suitable for games.
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When the TV is connected to a PC, you can only make changes to
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Only available when the TV is connected to a PC.
the Color Tone, Size, and HDMI Black Level.
■ Color Tone: Cool makes the picture bluer (cooler). Warm 1 and Warm
Samsung MagicAngle
for 19", 22" models
2 make the picture redder (warmer).
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Adjust screen viewing Angle to optimize screen quality according to your Warm1 and Warm2 are deactivated when the picture mode is set
viewing position. to Dynamic.
■ Samsung MagicAngle: When viewing the screen at an angle from ■ Size: Set the size and aspect ratio of the picture on the screen. Your
below or above by setting the appropriate mode for each position you cable box or satellite receiver may have its own set of screen sizes
can obtain a similar picture quality as viewing the screen directly from as well. However, we highly recommend you use the TVs 16:9 mode
the front. most of the time.
Off: Select when viewing from the front position. 16:9: Sets the picture to the 16:9 wide screen format.
Lean Back Mode: Select when viewing from a slightly lower position. Zoom1: Provides moderate magnification of the picture. Sides, top,
and bottom are cut off.
Standing Mode: Select when viewing from the upper position.
■ Mode: Adjust screen viewing angle. Zoom2: Provides larger magnification of the picture. Sides, top, and
✎ bottom are cut off.
When Samsung MagicAngle is set to Lean Back Mode or
Wide Fit: Enlarges the aspect ratio of the picture so the picture fits
Standing Mode, Gamma is not available.
the entire screen.
Backlight / Contrast / Brightness / Sharpness /
4:3: Sets the picture to the old, 4:3 format and puts black or gray
Color / Tint (G/R)
borders on the right and left of the picture.
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Do not watch your TV in the 4:3 format for a long time. Traces of
■ Backlight: Adjusts the brightness of the screen by adjusting the
borders displayed on the left, right and center of the screen may
brightness of the individual pixels.
cause image retention (screen burn) which is not covered by the
U.S.A ■ Contrast: Increases or decreases the contrast between dark and light
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areas of the picture.
Screen Fit: Displays the full image without any cut-off when your TV is
■ Brightness: Adjusts the brightness of the screen. Not as effective as
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HD (High Definition) has a 16:9 aspect ratio and 1080i/1080p
Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660 ■ Color: Adjusts the color saturation. The higher the Color setting, the
(1920x1080) or 720p (1280x720) resolution.
more intense the color. Low settings remove color and the picture
becomes black, white, and gray.
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■ Information: Display the information for a show or channel you have
To set the clock, follow these steps:
scheduled. You can also change the schedule Information.
1. Select Setup >Time > Clock.
1. Select the Programmed List icon on the left side of the Channel
2. Press ENTERE and select Auto or Manual, and then press
List screen, and then press the ENTERE button.
ENTERE again.
2. On the Programmed List screen, select the show or channel entry
If you selected Auto:
you want information for, and then press the TOOLS button. The
Tools Menu appears.
The TV will automatically download the correct time from a digital
3. Select Information, and then press the ENTERE button. The channel.
Timer Viewing Info screen appears.
Select Time Zone, and then press the ENTERE button. Use
4. Select Change Info and press the ENTERE button to change the
ENTERE.
information, or select Close and press the ENTERE button to
close the Information screen. Select DST (Daylight Savings Time), and then press ENTERE.
button to view the
■ Select All / Deselect All: You can select or deselect all channels in Select On if you want to turn the DST adjustment on and off
manually. Select Off to turn off the DST adjustment. Select Auto if
the channel list.
you want the TV to adjust to DST automatically. Press ENTERE
Other Channel Menu Functions when done.
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DST and Time Zone function are only available when the Clock
Channel Mode Mode is set to Auto.
<CH>
Lets you select the channel list displayed when you press the If you selected Manual:
(Channel) button on your remote. For example, if you select Favorite
The Clock Set screen appears. Use the
Channels, you will only see Favorite channels when you press the
values in each field or use the number buttons to enter the values
<CH>
button.
directly. Use the
with all the fields, press ENTERE.
Fine Tune ✎
Available only when Clock Mode is set to Manual.
■ Sleep Timer t
Analog channels only.
If the reception is clear, you do not have to fine tune the channel, as Automatically shuts off the TV after a preset period of time. (30, 60,
this is done automatically during the search and store operation. If the 90, 120, 150 and 180 minutes).
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signal is weak or distorted, fine tune the channel manually. To cancel the Sleep Timer, select Off.
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Select the channel, and then select Fine Tune.
✎ Timer 1 / Timer 2 / Timer 3
Fine tuned channels that have been saved are marked with an
asterisk "*" on the right-hand side of the channel number in the
Turns the TV on and off automatically at times and days you select. You
channel banner.
can set three different on/off timer settings.
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To reset fine-tuning, select the channel, select Fine Tune, and then
You must set the clock first.
select Reset on the Fine Tune screen.
■ On Time / Off Time: Set the hour, minute, am/pm, and Activate/
Inactivate fields for On Time and Off Time. Use the

Setup Menu

move from field to field. Use the
in each field. To activate the timer with the setting you have chosen,
set the Activate/Inactivate field to Activate.
Plug & Play
■ Volume: Set the desired loudness.
button. The Tools
■ Contents: To select what will be turned on when the timer setting is
Lets you re-run the Plug & Play initial setup procedure.
activated. You can set the TV to turn on a specific channel or play
Language back contents such as photo or audio files. Use the
move to the Contents field, and then press the ENTERE button.
Set the menu language.
The Contents screen appears. Use the
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Choose between English, Español, and Français. field to field. Use the
- TV/USB: Select TV or USB. The USB device must be connected
Setting the Time
to your TV before you can select USB.
- Antenna: Displays the current antenna source, Air or Cable.
Time
- Channel: If you have selected TV, select the desired channel.
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The time you set will appear when you press the INFO button. - Music/Photo: If you have selected USB, follow these steps to
■ Clock: Set the clock so you can use the various timer features of
select a folder containing MP3 (Music) or JPEG (Photo) files on the
the TV. USB device:
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If you disconnect the power cord, you have to set the clock again. The maximum number of files the TV can display, including sub
button. The Tools folders, in one folder of a USB storage device is 2000.
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The media may not play smoothly if you use a USB device rated
lower than USB 2.0.
1. Use the
field under Photo, and then press the ENTERE button. The TV
displays a single folder (the Root folder) and the type or name of the
device.
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You can adjust and store settings for each external device you have
connected to an input on the TV. Picture Sizes available by Input
Source are listed below:
Input Source
ATV, AV, Component (480i, 480p)
DTV (1080i, 1080p), Component (1080i,
1080p), HDMI (720p, 1080i, 1080p)
■ Digital Clean View: If the broadcast signal received by your TV is
weak, you can activate the Digital Clean View feature to reduce any
static and ghosting that may appear on the screen.
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When the signal is weak, try all the Digital Clean View options until
the TV displays the best picture.
■ MPEG Noise Filter: Reduces MPEG noise to provide improved
picture quality.
■ HDMI Black Level: For HDMI signals, select the black level to adjust
the screen depth. Low make blacks look darker.
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Available only in HDMI mode (RGB signals).
■ Film Mode: Sets the TV to automatically sense and process film
signals from all sources and adjusts the picture for optimum quality.
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Available in ATV, DTV (interlace), AV, COMPONENT (480i / 1080i)
and HDMI (480i / 1080i).
■ LED Clear Motion: Removes drag from fast scenes with a lot of
movement to provide a clear picture.
Picture Reset
Resets the picture settings to their factory defaults.
Sound Menu
Mode t
■ Standard: Selects the normal sound mode.
■ Music: Emphasizes music over voices.
■ Movie: Provides the best sound for movies.
■ Clear Voice: Emphasizes voices over other sounds.
■ Amplify: Increase the intensity of high-frequency sounds to allow a
better listening experience for the hearing impaired.
Equalizer
Available in Standard sound mode only.
■ Balance L/R: Adjusts the balance between the right and left speaker.
■ 100Hz / 300Hz / 1KHz / 3KHz / 10KHz (Bandwidth Adjustment):
Adjusts the loudness of specific bandwidth frequencies.
■ Reset: Resets the equalizer to its default settings.
DTS TruSurround
Available in Standard sound mode only.
DTS TruSurround is a patented DTS technology that solves the problem
of playing 5.1 multichannel content through two speakers. TruSurround
delivers a compelling, virtual surround sound experience through any
two-speaker playback system, including internal television speakers. It is
fully compatible with all multichannel formats.
Preferred Language
Digital channels only.
Digital-TV broadcasts can transmit many audio tracks simultaneously (for
example, simultaneous translations of a program into foreign languages).
2. Press the ENTERE button. A list of folders on the device appears.
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If there are no folders on your device, press the Yellow (Select)
button to select the Root folder, and then press the
button. The Timer screen re-appears.
3. Use the buttons to highlight a folder that contains music or
photos, and then press the Yellow (Select) button to select the folder.
4. Press the RETURN button. The Timer screen re-appears.
■ Repeat: Select Once, Everyday, Mon~Fri, Mon~Sat, Sat~Sun or
Manual. If you select Manual, you can select the days you want to
buttons to select your Time Zone, and then press activate the timer by using the buttons to highlight the day, and
then pressing the ENTERE button. To unselect a day, highlight it,
and then press the ENTERE button.
When you are finished making all your selections on the Timer screen,
press either the ENTERE or RETURN button.
Other Features
Game Mode
When you connect a game console such as a PlayStation™ or Xbox™
to your TV, you can enjoy a more realistic gaming experience by turning
buttons to change the
on the Game Mode function.
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buttons to move from field to field. When done Precautions and limitations for game mode:
Before you disconnect the game console and connect another
external device, set Game Mode to Off in the setup menu.
If you display the TV menu in Game Mode, the screen shakes
slightly.
Game Mode is not available when the input source is set to TV.
After connecting the game console, set Game Mode to On. You
may notice slightly reduced picture quality.
Program Rating Lock
The Program Rating Lock feature lets you block programs you've
determined are inappropriate for your children based on the program's
ratings. To access the Program Rating Lock feature and make any
changes, you must enter a PIN (personal identification number). To
buttons to
watch a blocked program, you must also enter the same PIN.
buttons to change the values ✎
Program Rating Lock is not available in HDMI or Component
mode.
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The default PIN number of a new TV set is "0-0-0-0". You can set
your own PIN using the Change PIN function.
How It Works
buttons to
When you access the Program Rating Lock Menu functions for the
first time, the PIN input screen appears. Enter 0-0-0-0. The PIN screen
buttons to move from
closes and the Program Rating Lock Menu appears. Every time you
buttons to change the values in each field.
access the Program Rating Lock functions, the PIN screen will appear
and you must enter a PIN.
When the Program Rating Lock screen appears, select Program
Rating Lock, and then press ENTERE. Select On, and then press the
ENTERE key again. Depending on what type of programs or movies
you want to block, select one of the options on the screen, and then
press the ENTERE button. The options are listed below:
■ TV Parental Guidelines: You can block TV programs based on their
ratings. This function allows you to control what your children are
watching.
■ MPAA Rating: You can block movies based on their MPAA ratings.
The Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) has implemented
a rating system that provides parents or guardians with advanced
buttons to move to the field under Music or the
information on which films are appropriate for children.
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You can only select a language from among the ones being defaults. Channel Menu
broadcast.
Multi-Track Sound
Memorizing Channels
Picture Size
Analog channels only.
16:9, Zoom1, ■ Mono: Select for channels that are broadcasting in mono or if you are If you are not using a cable box or satellite box, when you first set up
Zoom2, 4:3 having difficulty receiving a stereo signal. your TV using Plug & Play, the TV memorized the channels that were
■ Stereo: Select for channels that are broadcasting in stereo. available over the air or through your cable system and added them to
16:9, Wide Fit, 4:3,
the Channel List. The Antenna and Auto program functions described
■ SAP: Select to listen to the Separate Audio Program, which is usually
Screen Fit
below let you re-run the channel memorization function without having to
a foreign-language translation.
✎ re-run the Plug & Play procedure.
Depending on the program being broadcast, you can listen to
Antenna (Switch to Cable / Switch to Air t)
Mono, Stereo or SAP.
Auto Volume Before your television can memorize the available channels, you must
select your TV's signal source, Air (using an antenna) or Cable. Select
Because each station has its own broadcasting conditions, the
Menu > Channel > Antenna > Air or Cable. After you have selected the
volume may fluctuate each time you change the channel. This feature
signal source, go on to the Auto Program function.
automatically adjusts the volume of a channel by lowering the sound ✎
Selecting the signal source using the Antenna function also
output when the modulation signal is high or by raising the sound output
determines the signal source the TV is tuned to. For example, if you
when the modulation signal is low.
receive your TV signal over the air, and you select Cable, you will
SPDIF Output see only snow. You must select Air to see a picture.
for 32" and above models
Auto Program
The SPDIF (Sony Philips Digital InterFace) outputs an uncompressed
digital audio signal when you connect the digital audio jack on the back
The Auto Program function memorizes all channels that are available
of the TV to a digital audio in jack on a receiver or home theater.
over the air or through your cable system and adds them to the Channel
■ Audio Format: You can select the Digital Audio output (SPDIF)
List.
format. The available Digital Audio output format may differ depending ✎
If your TV is connected to a cable box or satellite box, you do not
on the input source.
need to run Auto Program. You will use the tuner in the box, not the
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By connecting the TV to a receiver or home theater with Dolby
tuner in the TV, to select channels.
Digital and 5.1ch speakers and selecting Dolby Digital, you can
To start Auto Program, follow these steps:
maximize your interactive 3D sound experience.
1. Push MENUm
■ Audio Delay: Lets you correct timing mismatches between the audio
remote. The Antenna Source screen appears.
track and the video when you are watching the TV and listening to
2. On the Antenna Source screen, select the source of your TV signal.
digital audio output from the TV through an external device such as
an AV receiver. When you select Audio Delay, a slider appears. Use
Air
the left and right arrow buttons to adjust the slider. Press ENTERE
If your TV is connected to an antenna choose Air, and then press
when done (0ms ~ 250ms).
ENTERE. The TV will automatically start memorizing channels.
Speaker Select
Cable
If you are listening to the sound track of a broadcast or movie through an
If your TV is connected to a cable outlet, choose Cable, and then
external receiver, you may hear a sound echo caused by the difference in
press ENTERE. Go to Step 3.
decoding speed between the TV's speakers and the speakers attached
to your audio receiver. If this occurs, set the TV to External Speaker. Auto
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When you set Speaker Select to External Speaker, the TV's
If you choose Auto, and then press ENTERE, the TV will
speakers are turned off. You will hear sound through the external
automatically select the correct Antenna source. Go to Step 3.
speakers only. When you set Speaker Select to TV Speaker both
3. On the Cable Type screen, use the
the TV's speakers and the external speakers are on. You will hear
type of digital and analog cable systems you have: STD, HRC, or
sound through both.
✎ IRC. Most systems are STD (Standard). When done, select Start,
When Speaker Select is set to External Speaker, the VOLUME
and then press ENTERE. The TV will start memorizing channels.
and MUTE buttons will not operate and the sound settings will be ✎
Channel memorization can take up to 45 minutes, depending on
limited.
✎ your cable system.
If there is no video signal, both the TV's speakers and the external
✎
Memorized channels are added to the Added Channels list. These
speakers will be mute.
are the channels you will see when you use the Channel buttons on
Visual Impaired
your remote.
Clear Scrambled Channel
Digital channels only.
Adds verbal description to the main audio to help the visually impaired.
This function filters out scrambled channels after Auto Program is
completed. This process may take 20~30 minutes.
Sound Reset
✎
Press the ENTERE button to stop Clear Scrambled Channel.
✎
Resets all sound settings to the factory
This function is only available in Cable mode.
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■ Canadian English: You can block TV programs based on their
Background Color: Options include Default, White, Black, Red,
Anglophone Canadian ratings. Green, Blue, Yellow, Magenta and Cyan. You can change the
■ Canadian French: You can block TV programs based on their French background color of the captions. The default is Black.
RETURN
Canadian ratings. Foreground Opacity: This adjusts the opacity of text. Options include
■ Downloadable U.S. Rating: You can use parental restriction Default, Transparent, Translucent, Solid and Flashing.
information while watching DTV channels. Background Opacity: This adjusts the opacity of the caption
background. Options include Default, Transparent, Translucent, Solid
Locking/Blocking Programs or Movies
and Flashing.
You lock or block programs and/or movies in essentially the same way Return to Default: This option sets each Size, Font Style, Foreground
for each option. Each option displays a grid or table. All the tables have Color, Background Color, Foreground Opacity and Background
ratings listed on the left. The TV Parental Guidelines option also has Opacity to its default.
✎
kinds of content listed across the top: ALL: Lock all TV ratings. / FV:
Digital Caption Options are available only when you can select
Fantasy violence / V: Violence / S: Sexual situation / L: Adult Language /
Default and Service1 ~ Service6 in Caption Mode.
✎
D: Sexually Suggestive Dialog.
The Foreground and Background cannot be set to the same color.
To lock/block movies or shows with certain ratings and/or kinds of
Melody
content, click the square next to the rating and/or under the kind of
content. A lock appears. To unlock/unblock, click the square again.
Set so that a melody plays when the TV is turned on or off.
When you click a low rating, all the ratings above it will also display locks.
✎
The Melody does not play:
You can also Allow All or Lock All. When done, press the RETURN
button on your remote. When no sound is output from the TV because the
■ Change PIN: The Change PIN screen will appear. Choose any 4 has been pressed.
When no sound is output from the TV because the volume has
digits for your PIN and enter them in Enter New PIN fields. Re-enter
been reduced to minimum with the
the same 4 digits in Confirm New PIN fields. When the Change PIN
screen disappears, press the OK button. The TV has memorized your When the TV is turned off by Sleep Timer function.
new PIN.
✎ Eco Solution
If you forget the PIN, press the remote-control buttons in the
following sequence, which resets the pin to "0-0-0-0" : POWER (off) ■ Energy Saving : Lets you adjust the brightness of the TV to reduce
MUTE 8 2 4 POWER (on)
power consumption. If you select Picture Off, the screen is turned off,
but the sound remains on. Press any button except the volume button
Caption
to turn on the screen.
(On-Screen Text Dialogue) ■ Eco Sensor
■ Caption: You can switch the caption function on or off. If captions are picture settings automatically adapt to the light in the room.
✎
not available, they will not be displayed on the screen. If you adjust the Backlight, the Eco Sensor will be set to Off.
✎
The Caption feature does not work in Component or HDMI mode. Min. Backlight: When Eco Sensor is On, the minimum screen
■ Caption Mode: You can select the desired caption mode. brightness can be adjusted manually.
✎
Default / CC1~CC4 / Text1~Text4: (analog channels only) The If Eco Sensor is On, the display brightness may change (become
Analog Caption function operates in either analog TV channel mode slightly darker in most cases) depending on the surrounding light
intensity.
or when a signal is supplied from an external device to the TV.
■ No Signal Power Off: Sets how quickly the TV switches to standby
(Depending on the broadcasting signal, the Analog Caption function
may or may not work with digital channels.) mode if no picture is being received.
✎
Default / Service1~Service6 / CC1~CC4 / Text1~Text4: (Digital Disabled when an attached PC is in power saving mode.
■ Auto Power Off: The TV will automatically turn off when no user
channels only) The Digital Captions function works with digital
channels. operation is detected for 4 hours.
✎
Service1~6 may not be available in digital caption mode depending
Auto Protection Time
on the broadcast.
■ Digital Caption Options: (Digital channels only)
If a still image remains on the screen for an amount of time you define,
Size: Options include Default, Small, Standard and Large. The default the screen saver is activated to prevent the formation of ghost images
is Standard. on the screen.
Font Style: Options include Default and Styles 0 to 7. The default is
Style 0.
Support Menu
Foreground Color: Options include Default, White, Black, Red,
Green, Blue, Yellow, Magenta and Cyan. You can change the color of
the letters. The default is White. Self Diagnosis
■ Picture Test: Use to check for picture problems. If the problem
appears in the test picture, select Yes and follow the directions on
the screen.
■ Sound Test: Use the built-in melody to check for sound problems.
If the problem occurs during the test, select Yes and follow the
directions on the screen.
■ Signal Strength: (Digital channels only) An HD channel's reception
quality is either perfect or the channels are unavailable. Adjust your
antenna to increase signal strength.
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Managing Channels
Channel List
See your list of Added channels, Favorite channels, or channels you've
scheduled for viewing. Add or delete Favorite channels, add or delete
channels from the Added Channels list, schedule channels or programs
for viewing. Select a channel to watch on the All Channels, Added
Channels, or Favorite screen by pressing the buttons, and then
pressing the ENTERE button.
✎
If you use a cable box or satellite box, you cannot use the Channel
List functions.
6 Air
8 Air
9 Air
10 Air
' ' Select T
Air Zoom
Channel List Screens icons are listed on the left side. Select an
icon using the buttons to view each list.
■
All Channels: Shows all currently available channels including
those you deleted from the Added Channels list.
■
Added Channels: Shows all Added Channels. These are the
channels that appear when you press the CH button.
■ *
Channel Auto Program ENTERE on your Favorite: Shows all favorite channels.
■
Programmed: Shows all channels and programs currently
scheduled using Timer Viewing.
✎
Remote control buttons active on the Channel List screen.
Green (Zoom): Enlarges or shrinks a channel number.
Yellow (Select): Move the cursor to a channel. Press the Yellow
button to select the channel. A c mark appears. Repeat to select
additional channels. Then, open the Tools menu and apply a
function to the channels you selected.
T (Tools): Displays the Channel List Tools menu. (The Tools
menus may differ depending on the situation.)
(Next Program): Displays next programs.
Display Icons Used in the Channel List Screens
Icons Meaning
buttons to select the
c
A selected channel.
*
A Favorite channel.
)
A reserved program.
(
A program currently being broadcast.
The Channel List Tools Menu
O
t
Channel List
The Channel List Tools menu contains most of the functions you can use
on the All Channel, Added Channels, and Favorite List screens. To
view, select a list screen, select a channel, and then press the
button.
■ Add / Delete: Delete a channel from or add a channel to the Added
Channels list.
To delete channels from the Added Channels list, follow these steps:
1. Select one or more channels in the Added Channels list using the
buttons and the Yellow (Select) button on your remote.
2. Press the TOOLS button on your remote. The Tools menu appears.
3. Select Delete in the Tools menu, and then press the ENTERE
button.
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■ Reset: Reset all settings to the factory defaults.
✎
The PIN input screen appears before the setup screen.
✎
Enter your 4-digit PIN. Change the PIN using the Change PIN
option.
Software Upgrade
Software Upgrade can be performed by downloading the latest
firmware from samsung.com to a USB memory device.
HD Connection Guide
Refer to this information when connecting external devices to the TV.
Contact Samsung
View this information when your TV does not work properly or when you
want to upgrade the software. You can find information regarding our call
centers and how to download products and software.
Media Play
MUTE button
Enjoy photos, music and/or movie files saved on a
VOL – button.
USB Mass Storage Class (MSC) device.
MEDIA.P
Connecting a USB Device
1. Turn on your TV.
for 5 series : To enhance your power savings, the 2. Connect a USB device containing photo, music, and/or movie files to
the USB jack on the back of the TV. A pop up window appears.
3. Press the MEDIA.P button on your remote. The Media Play menu
appears.

Using the Media Play Menu

To open Media Play in the Menu, follow these steps:
1. Application on the left, and then press the ENTERE button.
2. Press the or button to select Media Play (USB), and then
press the ENTERE button.
3. Press the or button to select an icon (Videos, Music, Photos,
Settings), and then press the ENTERE button.
✎
Media Play might not work properly with unlicensed multimedia
files.
✎
Need-to-Know List before using Media Play (USB)
Supported file systems are FAT and NTFS.
Certain types of USB Digital camera and audio devices may not
be compatible with this TV.
Media Play only supports USB Mass Storage Class (MSC)
devices. MSC is a Mass Storage Class Bulk-Only Transport
device. Examples of MSC are Thumb drives and Flash Card
Readers. Devices should be connected directly to the TV's USB
port. USB HDD is not supported.
Before connecting your device to the TV, please back up your files
to protect them from damage or loss of data. SAMSUNG is not
responsible for any data file damage or data loss.
A USB device that requires high power (more than 0.5A) may not
be supported.
Do not disconnect the USB device while it is loading.
The higher the resolution of the image, the longer it takes to
display on the screen.
If a file is corrupted or the TV does not support the file type, the
"Not Supported File Format" message appears.
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TOOLS