TB301 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.
Figures and illustrations in this User Manual are provided for reference only and may differ from actual product appearance. Product design and specifications may be changed without notice. Digital LED display notice Functionalities related to Digital TV (DVB) are only available in countries/areas where DVB-T (MPEG2 and MPEG4 AVC) digital terrestrial signals are broadcasted or where you are able to access to a compatible DVB-C (MPEG2 and MPEG4 AAC) cable-TV service.
Contents Getting Started 4 4 11 12 13 Safety Precautions Accessories Viewing the Control Panel Viewing the Remote Control Connections 14 14 14 15 16 17 19 Connecting to an Antenna Setup (Initial Setup) Connecting to an AV Device Connecting to a COMMON INTERFACE slot Connecting to a Audio device and PC Changing the Input Source Basic Features 19 20 20 22 23 25 27 30 How to Navigate Menus Using the INFO button (Now & Next guide) Using the Channel Menu Channel Menu Picture Menu Sound Menu System Menu
Getting Started Safety Precautions Icons used for safety precautions Warning Failing to follow the precautions marked with this sign may result in a serious injury or even a fatality. Caution Failing to follow the precautions marked with this sign may result in a personal injury or property damage. Do not perform. Must be followed. This symbol indicates that high voltage is present inside. It is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any internal part of this product.
Getting Started Keep the power cord and the product away from a heater. x Otherwise, it may result in electric shock or fire. If the pins of the power plug or the wall outlet are covered in dust, clean it using a dry cloth. x Otherwise, it may result in fire. ! Caution Avoid unplugging the power plug while the product is operating. x Otherwise, it may damage the product due to electric shock. ! When unplugging the power plug from the wall outlet, make sure to hold it by the plug and not by the cord.
Getting Started ! Avoid installing the product in a location exposed to direct sunlight and installing the product near a heat source such as a fireplace or heater. x This may shorten the product life cycle or cause fire. Avoid installing the product where children may reach it. x If a child touches the product, the product may fall and this may result in injury. x Since the front part is heavier, install the product on a flat and stable surface.
Getting Started ¦ Cleaning Related Warning Before cleaning the product, unplug the power cord. x Otherwise, it may result in electric shock or fire. When cleaning the product, do not spray water directly over the product parts. x Make sure that water does not enter the product. x Otherwise, it may result in fire, electric shock or a problem with the product. Avoid spraying cleansing agent directly onto the product.
Getting Started ! ! If the product generates a strange noise, a burning smell, or smoke, unplug the power plug immediately and contact a service centre. xx Otherwise, it may result in electric shock or fire. Avoid letting children hang or climb onto the product. xx Otherwise, it may result in the product falling and this may result in injury or death. If you drop the product or the case is damaged, turn the power off and unplug the power cord. Contact a service centre.
Getting Started Avoid placing a liquid container such as a vase, flowerpot, beverage, cosmetics or drugs, or a metal object over the product. x If water or substances enter the product, turn the power off, unplug the power cord and contact a service centre. x Otherwise, it may result in a problem with the product, electric shock or fire. Do not press down hard on the product. The product may become deformed or damaged.
Getting Started Keep the small accessories in a location out of the reach of children. ! ! Take care when adjusting the angle of the product or the height of the stand. xx If your hand or finger is caught, you may be injured. xx If the product is tilted excessively, the product may fall and this may result in injury. Avoid placing a heavy object over the product. xx Otherwise, it may result in a problem with the product or injury. When using headphones or earphones, do not turn the volume too high.
Getting Started Accessories ✎✎Please make sure the following items are included with your LED display. If any items are missing, contact your dealer. ✎✎The items’ colours and shapes may vary depending on the models. ✎✎Cables not included in the package contents can be purchased separately. ✎✎Check that there is no accessory hidden behind packing materials when you open the box.
Getting Started Viewing the Control Panel ✎✎The product colour and shape may vary depending on the model. Control Panel SOURCE E Toggles between all the available input sources. In the on-screen menu, use this button as you would use the ENTERE button on the remote control. MENU Displays an on-screen menu, the OSD (on screen display) of your LED display's features. Y z Adjusts the volume. In the OSD, use the Y buttons as you would use the l and r buttons on the remote control. Changes the channels.
Getting Started Viewing the Remote Control ✎✎This is a special remote control for the visually impaired and has Braille points on the Channel and Number buttons. Turns the TV on and off. Displays and selects the available video sources. Have direct access to channels. Alternately select Teletext ON, Double, Mix or OFF. (Some channels don't support it.) Adjusts the volume. Displays the main on-screen menu.
Connections Connecting to an Antenna When the LED display is initially powered on, basic settings proceed automatically. ✎✎Preset: Connecting the mains and antenna. ANT OUT Power Input Setup (Initial Setup) When the LED display is initially powered on, a sequence of on-screen prompts will assist in configuring basic settings. Press the POWERP button. Setup is available only when the Input Source is set to TV. ✎✎Before turning on the LED display, make sure the antenna cable is connected.
Connections Connecting to an AV Device Using an HDMI or an HDMI to DVI cable (up to 1080p) Available devices: DVD, Blu-ray player, HD cable box, HD STB (Set-Top-Box) satellite receiver, VCR HDMI OUT DVD / Blu-ray player DVI OUT DVD / Blu-ray player R AUDIO OUT W ✎✎HDMI IN(DVI) / DVI AUDIO IN xx If an HDMI to DVI cable is connected to the HDMI IN(DVI) port, the audio does not work.
Connections Connecting to a COMMON INTERFACE slot (Depending on the model) Using the “CI or CI+ CARD” To watch paid channels, the “CI or CI+ CARD” must be inserted. xx If you don’t insert the “CI or CI+ CARD,” some channels will display the message “Scrambled Signal”. xx The pairing information containing a telephone number, the “CI or CI+ CARD” ID the Host ID and other information will be displayed in about 2~3 minutes. If an error message is displayed, please contact your service provider.
Connections Connecting to a Audio device and PC Using an HDMI cable or an HDMI to DVI cable ✎✎Connecting through the HDMI cable may not be supported depending on the PC. DVI AUDIO IN Using an Service Cable Connection Available devices: External devices that support Service. SERVICE SERVICE: Connector for service only.
Connections Display Modes Optimal resolution : 1920 x 1080 pixels @60Hz Display Mode Mode IBM VESA DMT MAC VESA DMT VESA DMT VESA DMT VESA DMT VESA DMT MAC VESA DMT VESA DMT VESA DMT VESA DMT MAC VESA DMT VESA DMT VESA DMT VESA DMT VESA DMT VESA DMT VESA DMT VESA DMT VESA DMT Resolution Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency(Hz) Pixel Clock (MHz) Sync Polarity (H/V) 720 x 400 70Hz 31.469 70.087 28.322 -/+ 640 x 480 60Hz 31.469 59.940 25.175 -/- 640 x 480 67Hz 35.000 66.667 30.
Connections Changing the Input Source Edit Name SOURCEs→ TOOLST → Edit Name → ENTERE Source In the Source, press the TOOLST button, and then you can set an external input sources name you want. SOURCE s→ Source ■■ VCR / DVD / Cable STB / Satellite STB / PVR STB / AV Receiver / Game / Camcorder / PC / DVI PC / DVI Devices / TV / IPTV / Blu-ray / HD DVD / DMA: Name the device connected to the input jacks to make your input source selection easier.
Basic Features Using the INFO button (Now & Next guide) Using Channel View The display identifies the current channel and the status of certain audio-video settings. The Now & Next guide shows daily LED display programme information for each channel according to the broadcasting time. x Scroll l / r to view information for a desired programme while watching the current channel. (Depending on the channels) x Scroll u / d to view information for other channels.
Basic Features xx xx xx xx Lock / Unlock: Lock a channel so that the channel Aerial: Select the desired antenna source. Channel: Select the desired channel. Repeat: Select Once, Manual, Sat~Sun, Mon~Fri or Everyday to set at your convenience. If you select Manual, you can set the day you want. cannot be selected and viewed. ✎✎ This function is available only when the Channel Lock is set to On. ✎✎ The PIN input screen appears. Enter your 4-digit ✎✎ The c mark indicates the date is selected.
Basic Features Channel Menu ¦¦ Retuning Channels MENUm → Channel → ENTERE Aerial (Air / Cable) Before your television can begin memorizing the available channels, you must specify the type of signal source that is connected to the LED display. ■■ Cable Search Option (depending on the country) Sets additional search options such as the frequency and symbol rate for a cable network search. –– Start Frequency / Stop Frequency: Set the start or stop frequency (differs in each country).
Basic Features Picture Menu ¦¦ Changing the Preset Picture Mode MENUm → Picture → Picture Mode → ENTERE Picture Mode t Select your preferred picture type. ✎✎When connecting a PC, the Picture Mode is only available the Standard and Entertain. ■■ Dynamic: Suitable for a bright room. ■■ Standard: Suitable for a normal environment. ■■ Movie: Suitable for watching movies in a dark room. ■■ Entertain: Suitable for watching movies and games. ✎✎ It is only available when connecting a PC.
Basic Features ■■ Zoom / Position:You can adjust picture size and position by u / d / l / r button. ✎✎ It's only available when picture size is set as Zoom and Wide Zoom. Advanced Settings Dynamic Contrast Black Tone ✎✎ In Wide Zoom mode, you can only use Position Flesh Tone ✎✎ Reset: Reset the Zoom and Position to the default Colour Space adjustment. settings. ■■ 4:3 Screen Size (16:9 / Wide Zoom / Zoom / 4:3): Available only when picture size is set to Auto Wide.
Basic Features Sound Menu Picture Options MENUm → Picture → Picture Options → ENTERE ✎ When connecting a PC, you can only make changes to the Colour Tone. Picture Options Colour Tone Standard Digital Noise Filter Auto MPEG Noise Filter Auto HDMI Black Level Low Film Mode Off ¦ Changing the Preset Sound Mode MENUm → Sound → Sound Mode → ENTERE Sound Mode t ■ Standard: Selects the normal sound mode. ■ Music: Emphasizes music over voices. ■ Movie: Provides the best sound for movies.
Basic Features ¦¦ Sound Systems, Etc. MENUm → Sound → ENTERE ■■ Dolby Digital Comp (Line / RF): This function minimizes signal disparity between a dolby digital signal and a voice signal (i.e. MPEG Audio, HE-AAC, ATV Sound). ✎✎ Select Line to obtain dynamic sound, and RF to reduce the difference between loud and soft sounds at night time. Broadcast Audio Options ■■ Audio Language (digital channels only) Change the default value for audio languages.
Basic Features System Menu Setting the On / Off Timer ■ ¦ Setting the Time On Timer On Timer 1 / On Timer 2 / On Timer 3: Three different on timer settings can be made. You must set the clock first. MENUm → System → ENTERE Time ■ On Timer 1 Setup Clock: Setting the clock is for using various timer features of the LED display. ✎ ✎ The current time will appear every time you press the INFO button. If you disconnect the power cord, you have to set the clock again.
Basic Features ■ Off Timer Off Timer 1 / Off Timer 2 / Off Timer 3: Three different off timer settings can be made. You must set the clock first. Off Timer 1 Setup Sun Off Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Time ¦ Economical Solutions MENUm → System → Eco Solution → ENTERE Eco Solution ■ Energy Saving (Off / Low / Medium / High / Picture Off): This adjusts the brightness of the LED display in order to reduce power consumption. If you select Picture Off, the screen is turned off, but the sound remains on.
Basic Features Digital Text (Disable / Enable) (UK only) If the programme broadcasts with digital text, this feature is enabled. 1. Purchase a CI CAM module at your nearest dealer or by phone. 2. Firmly insert the “CI or CI+ CARD” into the CAM in the direction of the arrow. 3. Insert the CAM with the “CI or CI+ CARD” into the common interface slot, in the direction of the arrow so that it aligns parallel with the slot. 4. Check if you can see a picture on a scrambled signal channel.
Basic Features Support Menu MENUm → Support → ENTERE Self Diagnosis ✎✎Self Diagnosis might take few seconds, this is part of the normal operation of the LED display ■■ Picture Test (Yes / No): Use to check for picture problems. Yes: If the test pattern does not appear or there is noise in the test pattern, select Yes. There may be a problem with the LED display. Contact Samsung’s Call Centre for assistance. No: If the test pattern is properly displayed, select No.
Advanced Features Using the Media Play Media Play / Videos / Enjoy videos, photos, music files saved on a USB Mass Storage Class (MSC) device. Cruzer Blade 3.23GB Free / 3.55GB Videos 1. Press the CONTENT button. 2. Press the l / r button to select desired menu (Media Play), then press the ENTERE button. Photos Music CONTENT → Media Play → ENTERE R Return • The displayed image may differ depending on the model. ¦ Connecting a USB Device 1. Turn on your TV. 2.
Advanced Features x x x x If the TV has been no input during time set in Auto Protection Time, the Screensaver will run. x Media Play only supports sequential jpeg format. The power-saving mode of some external hard disk drives may be released automatically when connected to the TV. If a USB extension cable is used, the USB device may not be recognized or the files on the device may not be read.
Advanced Features Videos Playing Video 1. 2. Press the l / r / u / d button to select the desired video in the file list. Press the ENTERE button or ∂ (Play) button. x The selected file name is displayed on the top with its playing time. x If video time information is unknown, play time and progress bar are not displayed. x x During video playback, you can search using l and r button. You can use π (REW) and µ (FF) buttons during playback.
Advanced Features Supported Video Formats File Extension Container Video Codec Resolution Frame rate (fps) Bit rate (Mbps) DivX 3.11 / 4.x / 5.1 / 6.0 *.avi *.mkv *.asf *.wmv *.mp4 *.3gp *.vro *.mpg *.mpeg *.ts *.tp *.trp *.m2ts *.mts *.divx H.264 BP / MP 1920 x 1080 / HP 20 [40] Not Include FMO / ASO / RS Support BP / MP / HP Level 4.
Advanced Features Other Restrictions ✎ NOTE x x x If there are problems with the contents of a codec, the codec will not be supported. x x If the Index Table is in error, the Seek (Jump) function is not supported. If the information for a Container is incorrect and the file is in error, the Container will not be able to play correctly. Sound or video may not work if the contents have a standard bitrate/frame rate above the compatible Frame/ sec listed in the table above.
Advanced Features Music Playing Music 1. 2. Press the u / d button to select the desired Music in the file list. Media Play / Music / Cruzer... / Music / Music_01.mp3 Upper Folder Press the ENTERE button. ✎ Only displays the files with the file extension in following supported music formats list. Other file extensions are not displayed, even if they are saved on the same USB device. ✎ If the sound is abnormal when playing MP3 files, adjust the Equaliser in the Sound menu.
Advanced Features ¦¦ Media Play - Additional Functions Videos/Photos/Music Play Option menu Press the TOOLST button and you can make the following operations. Category Operations Videos Photos Music Shuffle Mode You can play the music randomly. Repeat Mode You can play media files repeatedly. > Picture Mode You can adjust the picture setting. > > Sound Mode You can adjust the sound setting. > > Start Slide Show / Stop Slide Show You can start or pause a Slide Show.
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. ✎✎You can change Teletext pages by pressing the numeric buttons on the remote control. 1 / (Teletext on/mix/off): Activates the Teletext mode for the current channel.
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. Hold the main body of the product with your hand. Pull the stand in the direction of the arrow as shown in the figure to separate it.
Other Information ✎✎NOTE xx If you use screws that are longer than the standard specifications, the inside of the product may be damaged. xx For wall mounts that are not compatible with the standard VESA specifications, the length of the screw may differ depending on the corresponding specifications. xx Avoid using screws that are incompatible with the standard VESA specifications and avoid assembling them using excessive force. This may result in damage to the product or injury due to the product falling.
Other Information Troubleshooting If you have any questions about the LED display, first refer to this list. If none of these troubleshooting tips apply, please visit “www. samsung.com,” then click on Support, or contact the call centre listed on the back-cover of this manual. Issues Solutions and Explanations Picture Quality First of all, please perform the Picture Test and confirm that your LED display is properly displaying test image.
Other Information Issues There is no picture/video. Solutions and Explanations • • • • • Check cable connections (remove and reconnect all cables connected to the LED display and external devices). Set your external devices’ (Cable/Set top Box, DVD, Blu-ray etc) video outputs to match the connections to the LED display input. For example, if an external device’s output is HDMI, it should be connected to an HDMI input on the LED display. Make sure your connected devices are powered on.
Other Information Issues Solutions and Explanations The PIP menu is not available. • PIP functionality is only available when you are using a HDMI/DVI source. The message “Scramble signal” or “Weak Signal/No Signal” appears. • • If you are using a CAM CARD (CI/CI+), check that it is installed into the common interface slot. If there is still a problem, pull the CAM CARD out of the LED display and insert it into the slot again. There are recurrent picture/sound issues.
Other Information ¦¦ Licence TheaterSound HD, SRS and the symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. TheaterSound HD technology is incorporated under licence from SRS Labs, Inc. Manufactured under licence from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. 2.0 Channel Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent Nos: 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 6,487,535 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending.
Other Information Specifications Environmental considerations Operating Temperature : 50°F ~ 104°F (10°C ~ 40°C) Humidity : 10 % ~ 80 %, non-condensing Storage Temperature : -4°F ~ 113°F (-20°C ~ 45°C) Humidity : 5 % ~ 95 %, non-condensing Tilt -1°(±2°) ~ 20°(±2°) LED display System Analogue: B/G, D/K, L, I (Depending on your country selection) Digital: DVB-T/DVB-C Colour/Video System Analogue: PAL, SECAM, NTSC-4.43, NTSC-3.58, PAL60 Digital: MPEG-2 MP@ML, MPEG-4, H.264/AVC MP@L3, MP@L4.0, HP@L4.
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