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Contents Advanced Features Preference Features Channel Menu • Using the Channel Menu 1 • Wired Network Connection 61 • 3D 160 • Using the Favorite Channels 19 • Wireless Network Connection 72 • Smart Hub 172 • Memorizing Channels 23 • Setting the Time 103 • Setting up Smart Hub 186 • Other Features 27 • Blocking Programs 112 • Using Smart Hub 208 • Economical Solutions 126 • Videos 218 • Picture In Picture (PIP) 133 • Music 225 • Other Features 136 • Photos 229 • Suppo
Channel Menu ❑❑ Using the Channel Menu To access the Channel Menu, press the SMART HUB button on your remote. After Smart Hub appears, use the arrow buttons on your remote to select Channel, and then press the ENTERE button. Recommended Favorites Channel Videos Photos Music Schedule Manager Source a Login b Sort by { Edit Mode } Settings ●● The displayed image may differ depending on the model.
Using the Timer Viewing You can set the TV to display a desired channel automatically on a day and at a time of your choice. NN You must set the current time first using the Time → Clock function in the System menu to use this function. To use Timer Viewing, follow these steps: ◀ 1. Press the ENTERE button to add manual booking. 2. Press the l / r / u / d buttons to set Antenna, Channel, Repeat, Date, and Start Time. ●● Antenna: Select the desired broadcast signal. ●● Channel: Select the desired channel.
●● Repeat: Select Once, Manual, Sat~Sun, Mon~Fri or Everyday. If you select Manual, you can set the day you want. NN The c mark indicates a day you selected. ●● Date: You can set a desired date. NN Date is available only when you select Once in Repeat. ●● Start Time: You can set the start time you want. NN On the Schedule Manager screen, Choose a schedule so you can change ◀ or cancel a schedule viewing. ▶ ●● Cancel Schedules: Cancel a scheduled viewing. ●● Edit: Change a scheduled viewing.
■■ Channel List The Channel List contains the channels your TV displays (Added Channels) when you press the Channel button on your remote. On the Channel List, you can view Added Channels, channel information, Favorites, and manage channels. OO When you press the CH LIST button on ◀ the remote control, Channel List screen is displayed immediately.
●● Added Channels: Shows all added channels. ●● Favorites 1-5: Shows all favorite channels, in up to five groups. Each group has a separate screen. NN The TV displays Favorites only if you have added favorites using Add to Favorites. NN If you want to view the list of favorite channels, press the CH LIST button, ◀ and then press the r (CH Mode) button to display Favorites 1-5. Press the l button to return to the Channel List.
Using the colored and function buttons with the Channel List. ●● a Red (Antenna): Switches the mode and display between Air or Cable. ●● { Yellow (Program View / Channel View): For digital channels, switches the display between Program View and Channel View. When you select a digital channel in Channel View, press once to display a list of programs on that channel. Press again to re-display the Channel List.
Channel Status Display Icons Icon Operations a An analog channel. ) A reserved program. How to use Timer Viewing in Channel List (digital channels only) ◀ You can use Timer Viewing in the Channel List to schedule a digital channel program for viewing. The TV will turn on and display the digital channel program when the program begins.
To schedule a digital program, follow these steps: 1. Press the CH LIST button, then select a desired digital channel. 2. Press the { (Program View) button. 3. Press the u or d buttons to select the desired program, and then press the INFO button. 4. Press the l or r buttons to select Timer Viewing, and then press the ENTERE button. ◀ 5. Press RETURN. NN If you want to cancel Timer Viewing, follow Steps 1 through 3, and then select Cancel Schedules.
■■ Channel OO SMART HUB → Channel → ENTERE ◀ Using the Channel function, you can add channels, delete Added channels, set Favorite channels, use the program guide for digital broadcasts and change between the All Channels and Added Ch. screen. You can also change the antenna or channel settings by selecting the icons in the top right corner of the screen.
●● Antenna: Toggle between Air or Cable. To access the Antenna function, use the arrow buttons to move the cursor to the Antenna icon on the top right corner of the screen. ●● Edit Mode: Add channels to the Favorites list and delete channels from the Channel List. NN To change between All Channels and Added Ch., select All Channels or Added Ch. on the screen, and then press the ENTERE button.
●● Edit Mode: Setting channels you watch frequently as favorites. 1. Select the Edit Mode on the upper right of your screen, and then press the ENTERE button. 2. Press the arrow buttons to select a channel as a favorite, and then press ENTERE. A check appears to the left of the channel. NN You can select more than one channel. NN Pressing ENTERE again deselects the channel. ◀ 3. Select Edit Favorites at the bottom of your screen, and then press ENTERE. The Edit Favorites pop-up appears.
4. Highlight a group on the Favorites list, and then press ENTERE. NN The Edit Favorites screen has five groups (Favorites 1, Favorites 2, etc.). You can add a favorite channel to any one of the groups. Select a group using the up and down arrows on your remote. 5. Select OK, press ENTERE, and then press ENTERE again.
●● Using Edit Mode to Delete a Channel from the Channel List 1. Select the Edit Mode on the upper right of your screen, and then press the ENTERE button. 2. Press the l / r / u / d buttons to select a channel, and then press ENTERE. A check appears to the left of the channel. NN You can select more than one channel. NN Pressing ENTERE again deselects the channel. ◀ 3. Select Delete at the bottom of your screen, and then press ENTERE. A pop-up appears asking if you want to delete the item. 4.
NN Using the TOOLS button with Channel To use the TOOLS button functions, highlight a channel in the Added Ch. List or All Channels list, and then press the TOOLS button. ●● Add / Delete: Add a channel to or delete a channel from the Added Ch. List. When you use the Channel button on your remote to change channels, your TV only displays the channels on the Added Ch. List. To Add a channel using the TOOLS button in Channel, follow these steps: ◀ 1.
To Delete a channel using the TOOLS button in Channel, follow these steps: 1. Use the arrow buttons to select Added Ch., and then press ENTERE. NN Added Ch. will be at the very top or bottom of the screen. 2. On the Added Ch. screen, select a channel. 3. Press the TOOLS button. 4. Select Delete on the TOOLS menu, press ENTERE, and then press ENTERE again.
NN NOTE ●● Your TV lists all available channels, both Added and deleted, on the All Channels menu. ●● A gray-colored channel indicates the channel has been deleted. ●● Add only appears if you have selected a deleted channel on the All Channel list. ●● Delete only appears if you have selected an Added channel on the ◀ Added Ch. or All Channels list. ●● You can also delete a channel on the All Channels list. Added channels are bright. Deleted channels are dim.
●● Edit Favorites: Removing a channel from list of favorites using the TOOLS button. To remove a channel from the list of favorites, follow these steps: 1. Highlight a favorite channel in the Added Ch. or All Channels list, and then press the TOOLS button. 2. Select Edit Favorites in the TOOLS menu, and then press the ENTERE button. The Edit Favorites screen appears. ◀ 3. The group this favorite is assigned to has a c mark in front of it.
●● Channel Name Edit (Appears only if you have selected an analog channel.): Assign a name of up to five characters to a channel. For example, Hist, Food, Golf, etc. This makes it easier to find and select the channel. ●● Program Schedule (Appears only if you have selected a digital channel.): View details on the program being aired on the selected digital channel. Channel Status Display Icons ◀ Icon Operations a An analog channel. c A selected channel. F A favorite channel.
❑❑ Using the Favorite Channels ■■ Favorites OO SMART HUB → Favorites → ENTERE View all of your favorite channels. Your favorite channels are organized in up to five groups (Favorites 1-5). If you want to move from one favorite group to another, follow these steps: ◀ 1. Move the cursor to the group name displayed on the top of the screen, and then press the ENTERE button. A list of groups appears. 2. Use the up or down arrow key to select a group, and then press the ENTERE button.
Functions on the Favorites Screen To access the functions listed below, use the arrow buttons to move the cursor to the icon of your choice on the top right corner of the screen, and then press ENTERE. ●● ◀ ●● View Mode: Toggles between the Text view and Thumbnail view of your favorite channels. Thumbnail view displays a picture of the program currently on. Antenna: Toggles between Air and Cable. ●● Sorting: Toggles between sorting favorites by Category and sorting by Title.
To use View Mode, Antenna, or Sorting, select the appropriate icon as described above, and then press ENTERE. Use the left or right arrow button to make your selection, and then press ENTERE. Using Edit Mode to Delete a Favorite Edit Mode icon on the upper right of your screen, and then 1. Select the press the ENTERE button. ◀ 2. Press the l / r / u / d buttons to select a channel, and then press ENTERE. A check appears to the left of the channel. NN You can select more than one channel.
4. Select OK, press ENTERE, and then press ENTERE again. The channel is deleted from Favorites. NN The Deselect function that appears with the Delete function lets you deselect all selected channels. NN If you have assigned a channel to more than one favorite group (say Favorites 1 and Favorites 2), you must repeat this process in both groups to remove a channel entirely from your Favorites.
❑❑ Memorizing Channels OO MENUm → Channel → ENTERE ■■ Antenna (Air / Cable) t ◀ Your TV memorizes channels and adds the memorized channels to the Channel List. Before your TV can memorize channels, you must specify the signal source, either Air or Cable. If you select Cable, when your start Auto Program, you must also specify the cable system type, STD, HRC, or IRC. If you don’t know your cable system type, contact your local cable company for the information. Most cable companies use STD.
●● To select Air or Cable, follow these steps: 1. Push MENUm → Channel → ENTERE on your remote. 2. Select Antenna, and then press ENTERE. 3. Select the source of your TV signal, Air or Cable, and then press the RETURN button. NN You can select both if you have both connected.
■■ Auto Program Scans for channels automatically and stores them in the TV’s memory. ●● To start Auto Program, follow these steps: 1. Push MENUm → Channel → ENTERE on your remote. 2. Select Auto Program, and then press ENTERE. 3. Select Air or Cable or both by highlighting and then pressing ENTERE. NN If you selected Air or Cable or both on the Antenna screen, your choice ◀ ▶ will already be selected. 4. Select Next, and then press ENTERE.
5. If you selected Cable, the Cable System screen appears. Select Digital, and then press ENTERE. NN If you selected Antenna only, Auto Program starts. 6. Select STD, HRC, or IRC, and then press ENTERE. 7. Repeat for Analog. 8. Select NEXT, and then press ENTERE. Auto Program starts. NN After all the available channels are stored, Auto Program removes ◀ scrambled channels. When done, the Auto Program menu then reappears. This process can take up to 30 minutes.
❑❑ Other Features OO MENUm → Channel → ENTERE ■■ Clear Scrambled Channel This function filters out scrambled channels after Auto Program is completed. This process may take up to 30 minutes. How to Stop the Clear Scrambled Channels function ◀ 1. Press the ENTERE button to select Stop. 2. Press the u button to select Yes. 3. Press the ENTERE button. NN This function is only available in Cable mode.
■■ Fine Tune (analog channels only) If the reception is clear, you do not have to fine tune the channel, as this is done automatically during the search and store operation. If the signal is weak or distorted, fine tune the channel manually. Scroll to the left or right until the image is clear. NN Settings are applied to the channel you’re currently watching. ◀ NN Fine tuned channels that have been saved are marked with an asterisk “*” on the right-hand side of the channel number in the channel banner.
Basic Features ❑❑ Changing the Preset Picture Mode OO MENUm → Picture → Picture Mode → ENTERE ■■ Picture Mode Picture modes apply preset adjustments to the picture. Select a mode using the up and down arrow keys, and then press the ENTERE button. NN When connecting a PC, you can only select Entertain and Standard. ◀ ●● Dynamic: Suitable for a bright room. ●● Standard: Suitable for a normal environment. ●● Natural for LED TV / Relax for PDP TV : Suitable for reducing eye strain.
❑❑ Adjusting Picture Settings OO MENUm → Picture → ENTERE ■■ Backlight for LED TV / Cell Light Color / Tint (G/R) ◀ for PDP TV / Contrast / Brightness / Sharpness / Your television has several options for adjusting picture quality. Select an option using the up and down arrow keys, and then press ENTERE. Use the arrow keys to adjust the option value or select an option setting. When done, press ENTERE.
❑❑ Changing the Picture Size OO MENUm → Picture → Screen Adjustment → ENTERE ■■ Screen Adjustment Screen Adjustment provides various picture size and aspect ratio options. Select an option using the u and d arrow keys, and then press ENTERE. Use the arrow keys to select an option in the sub-menu, and then press ENTERE.
●● Picture Size: If you have a cable box or satellite receiver, it may have its own set of screen sizes as well. However, we highly recommend you use your TV’s 16:9 mode most of the time. 16:9: Sets the picture to 16:9 wide mode. Zoom1: Use for moderate magnification. Cuts off the top and sides. Zoom2: Use for a stronger magnification. Wide Fit: Enlarges the aspect ratio of the picture so it fits the entire screen. ◀ NN Available with HD 1080i / 720p signals in 16:9 mode.
Screen Fit: When your TV inputs HDMI (720p / 1080i / 1080p) or Component (1080i / 1080p) signals, displays the full image without any cut-off. Smart View 1 for LED TV : Reduces the 16:9 picture by 50%. Smart View 2 for LED TV : Reduces the 16:9 picture by 25%. NN Smart View 1 is enabled only in HDMI mode. NN Smart View 2 is enabled only in HDMI or DTV mode. ◀ NN The picture size can vary depending on the input resolution when you play content from Videos in Smart Hub.
NN To use the Position function after selecting Zoom1, Zoom2 or Wide Fit, follow these steps: 1. Press the d button to select Position. 2. Press the ENTERE button. 3. Press the u or d button to move the picture up or down. 4. Press the ENTERE button. ◀ 5. Select Close by pressing the d and r buttons sequentially. To reset the picture position, press Reset.
NN To use the Position function after selecting Screen Fit in HDMI (1080i/1080p) or Component (1080i/1080p), follow these steps: 1. Press the d button to select Position. 2. Press the ENTERE button. 3. Press the u, d, l or r button to move the picture. 4. Press the ENTERE button. 5. Select Close by pressing the d and r buttons sequentially.
●● HD (High Definition): 16:9 - 1080i/1080p (1920x1080), 720p (1280x720) ●● You can adjust and store settings for each external device you have connected to an input on the TV.
❑❑ Changing the Picture Options ■■ Advanced Settings OO MENUm → Picture → Advanced Settings → ENTERE All Advanced Settings are available in the Standard and Movie modes. When connecting a PC, you can only make changes to Gamma and White Balance. ◀ To use, select an option using the up and down arrow keys, and then press ENTERE. Use the arrow keys to change the value or setting, and then press ENTERE.
●● Black Tone (Off / Dark / Darker / Darkest): Select the black level to adjust the screen depth. ●● Dynamic Contrast (Off / Low / Medium / High): Adjusts the screen contrast. ●● Shadow Detail (-2 ~ +2) for LED 5550 Series : Increases the brightness of dark images. ●● Gamma: Adjusts the primary color intensity. ●● Expert Pattern (Off / Pattern1 / Pattern2) for PDP 6900 Series and above : Use the ◀ Expert Pattern function to calibrate the picture.
Pattern2: This test screen demonstrates the effect of the display settings on colors. NN After selecting Pattern1 or Pattern2, you can adjust any of the advanced settings for the desired effect. NN While the Expert Pattern is running, the TV does not output sound. NN Only enabled in DTV, Component, and HDMI modes. ●● RGB Only Mode (Off / Red / Green / Blue): Displays the Red, Green and ◀ Blue colors so you can make fine adjustments to the hue and saturation.
●● Color Space (Auto / Native / Custom for PDP TV ): Adjusts the range and variety of colors (the color space) available to create images. NN To adjust Color, Red, Green, Blue and Reset, set Color Space to Custom. ●● White Balance: Adjusts the color temperature for a more natural picture. R-Offset / G-Offset / B-Offset: Adjusts each color’s (red, green, blue) darkness. ◀ R-Gain / G-Gain / B-Gain: Adjusts each color’s (red, green, blue) brightness.
●● 10p White Balance (Off / On) for PDP TV : Controls the white balance in 10 point intervals by adjusting the red, green, and blue brightness. NN Available for all inputs when you set the picture mode to Movie. NN Some external devices may not support this function. Interval: Select interval to adjust. Red: Adjust the red level. Green: Adjust the green level. ◀ ▶ Blue: Adjust the blue level. Reset: Resets the 10p White Balance to its default settings.
●● Flesh Tone: Emphasizes pink “Flesh Tone.” ●● Edge Enhancement (Off / On): Emphasizes object boundaries. ●● Motion Lighting (Off / On): Reduces power consumption by reducing screen brightness when the picture on the screen is in motion. NN When you change the Backlight for LED TV / Cell Light for PDP TV , Contrast and Brightness, the TV sets Motion Lightning to Off.
■■ Picture Options OO MENUm → Picture → Picture Options → ENTERE Select an option using the up and down arrow keys, and the press ENTERE. Use the arrow keys to change the setting, and then press ENTERE. NN When connecting a PC, you can only make changes to Color Tone.
●● Digital Noise Filter (Off / Low / Medium / High / Auto / Auto Visualization): If the broadcast signal received by your TV is weak, you can activate the Digital Noise Filter feature to reduce any static and ghosting that may appear on the screen. NN When the signal is weak, try all other options until the TV displays the best picture. Auto Visualization: When changing analog channels, displays signal strength. ◀ NN Only available for analog channels.
●● HDMI Black Level (Low / Normal): Lets you adjust the screen depth by selecting a black level. NN Available only in HDMI mode. ●● Film Mode (Off / Auto1 / Auto2 / Cinema Smooth for PDP TV ): Sets the TV so that it senses and then processes film signals from all sources automatically and adjusts the picture for optimum quality. The Cinema Smooth function is only active when the TV inputs an HDMI 24Hz signal. ◀ NN Available in TV, AV, COMPONENT (480i / 1080i) and HDMI (480i / 1080i).
■■ Reset Picture (Yes / No) Resets your current picture mode to its default settings.
❑❑ Using the TV with Your PC Set the input source to PC. ■■ Auto Adjustment t OO MENUm → Picture → Auto Adjustment → ENTERE Automatically adjusts the picture’s frequency, position, and fine tune settings in the PC mode. ◀ NN Available in PC mode only. NN Not available if you connect your PC with an HDMI to DVI cable.
■■ PC Screen Adjustment OO MENUm → Picture → Screen Adjustment → PC Screen Adjustment → ENTERE NN Available in PC mode only. ●● Coarse / Fine: Removes or reduces picture noise. If the noise is not removed ◀ by Fine-tuning alone, use the Coarse function to adjust the frequency as best as possible (Coarse) and Fine-tune again. After the noise has been reduced, re-adjust the picture so that it is aligned to the center of screen.
Using Your TV as a Computer (PC) Display Entering the Video Settings (Based on Windows XP) For your TV to work properly as a computer display, you must enter the correct video settings. NN Depending on your version of Windows and your video card, the procedure on ◀ your PC will probably differ slightly from the procedure presented here. However, the same basic information will apply in most cases. (If not, contact your computer manufacturer or Samsung Dealer.
1. Click “Control Panel” on the Windows start menu. 2. Click “Appearance and Themes” in the “Control Panel” window. A display dialog box appears. 3. Click “Display”. Another display dialog box appears. 4. Click the “Settings” tab on the display dialog-box. ●● On the Settings tab, set the correct resolution (screen size). ●● If a vertical-frequency option exists on your display settings dialog box, select ◀ “60” or “60 Hz”. Otherwise, just click “OK” and exit the dialog box.
❑❑ Changing the Preset Sound Modes OO MENUm → Sound → Sound Mode → ENTERE ■■ Sound Mode t Use the up and down arrow keys to select an option, and then press ENTERE. ●● 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 sound to allow a better listening experience for the hearing impaired.
❑❑ Adjusting Sound Settings OO MENUm → Sound → ENTERE ■■ Sound Effect NN If Speaker Select is set to External Speaker, Sound Effect is disabled. NN Available only when Sound Mode is set to Standard. ●● SRS TruSurround HD (Off / On) ◀ This function provides a virtual 5.1 channel surround sound experience through a pair of speakers using HRTF (Head Related Transfer Function) technology.
●● SRS TruDialog (Off / On) This function allows you to increase the intensity of a voice over background music or sound effects so that dialog can be heard more clearly. ●● Equalizer ◀ The Equalizer displays a series of sliders. Use the up and down arrow keys to select a slider. Use the left and right arrow keys to change the slider’s value. To Reset the Equalizer, select Reset and press ENTERE, then press ENTERE again. To exit, select Close, and then press ENTERE.
–– Balance L/R: Adjusts the balance between the right and left speaker. –– 100Hz / 300Hz / 1kHz / 3kHz / 10kHz (Bandwidth Adjustment): Adjusts the volume level of specific bandwidth frequencies. –– Reset: Resets the equalizer to its default settings. NN If Speaker Select is set to External Speaker, Equalizer is disabled.
■■ Broadcast Audio Options ●● Preferred Language (digital channels only) Use the up and down arrow keys to select a language, and then press ENTERE. Digital-TV broadcasts can simultaneously transmit many audio tracks (for example, simultaneous translations of the program into foreign languages). ◀ NN You can only select a language from among the ones being broadcasted.
●● Multi-Track Sound (MTS) t (analog channels only) Select an option using the up and down arrow keys, and the press ENTERE. Mono: Choose for channels that are broadcasting in mono or if you are having difficulty receiving a stereo signal. Stereo: Choose for channels that are broadcasting in stereo. ◀ SAP: Choose to listen to the Separate Audio Program, which is usually a foreign-language translation. NN Depending on the program being broadcast, you can listen to Mono, Stereo, or SAP.
■■ SPDIF Output SPDIF (Sony Philips Digital Interface) provides digital audio output to speakers and various digital devices such as AV Receivers and Home Theaters which reduces interference and distortion. ●● Audio Format: You can select the Digital Audio output (SPDIF) format. NN The available Digital Audio output (SPDIF) format may differ depending on the input source.
■■ Speaker Settings ●● Speaker Select (External Speaker / TV Speaker) If you are listening to the sound track of a broadcast or movie through an external receiver, you may hear a sound echo caused by the difference in decoding speed between the TV’s speakers and the speakers attached to your audio receiver. If this occurs, set the TV to External Speaker. NN When you set Speaker Select to External Speaker, the TV’s speakers are ◀ turned off. You will hear sound through the external speakers only.
●● Auto Volume (Off / Normal / Night) Normal equalizes the volume level on each channel, so that when you change channels, the volume level is the same. Night equalizes and decrease the volume level on each channel, so each channel is quieter. Night is useful at night, when you may want to keep the volume low. NN To use the volume control of a connected source device, set Auto Volume ◀ to Off. A change to the volume control of the connected source device may not be applied if Auto Volume is set to On.
■■ Reset Sound (OK / Cancel) Reset all sound settings to the factory defaults. Select Reset, press ENTERE, select OK in on the pop-up, and then press ENTERE again.
Preference Features ❑❑ Wired Network Connection ■■ Connecting to a Wired Network There are three ways to attach your TV to your LAN using cable: ●● You can attach your TV to your LAN by connecting the LAN port on the back of your TV to an external modem using a LAN cable. See the diagram below.
●● You can attach your TV to your LAN by connecting the LAN port on the back of your TV to an IP Sharer which is connected to an external modem. Use LAN cable for the connection. See the diagram below.
●● Depending on how your network is configured, you may be able to attach your TV to your LAN by connecting the LAN port on the back of your TV directly to a network wall outlet using a LAN cable. See the diagram below. Note that the wall outlet is attached to a modem or router elsewhere in your house.
●● If you have a Dynamic Network, you should use an ADSL modem or router that supports the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). Modems and routers that support DHCP automatically provide the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS values your TV needs to access the Internet so you do not have to enter them manually. Most home networks are Dynamic Networks. ◀ Some networks require a Static IP address.
■■ Network Settings OO MENUm → Network → Network Settings → ENTERE Set the network connection to use various Internet services such as Smart Hub, AllShare™ and perform software upgrades. ■■ Network Status OO MENUm → Network → Network Status → ENTERE ◀ You can check the current network and Internet status. ■■ AllShare Settings OO MENUm → Network → AllShare Settings → ENTERE Selects whether to use the call arrivals text message contents and schedules set on the network.
■■ Automatic Network Setup Use the Automatic Network Setting when connecting your TV to a network that supports DHCP. To set up your TV’s cable network connection automatically, follow these steps: How to set up automatically ◀ 1. Go to the Network Settings screen. (MENUm → Network → Network Settings → ENTERE) 2. Select Wired, press ENTERE, and then press ENTERE again. Network Settings 2/6 Select a network connection type.
NN If the connection process fails, check the LAN port connection. Network Setting 6/6 Wired network and Internet connection completed. MAC Address NN If the automatic process cannot find the network connection values or if you want to set the connection manually, go to the next secton, Manual Network Setup. ◀ IP Address Subnet Mask SEC_LinkShare 00:12:fb:2b:56:4d 192.168.11.4 255.255.255.0 Gareway 192.168.11.1 DNS Server 192.168.11.1 IP Setting Internet is connected successfully.
■■ Manual Network Setup Use the Manual Network Setup when connecting your TV to a network that requires a Static IP address. Getting the Network Connection Values To view the Network connection values on most Windows computers, follow these steps: 1. Right click the Network icon on the bottom right of the screen. ◀ 2. In the pop-up menu that appears, click Status. 3. On the dialog that appears, click the Support tab. 4. On the Support Tab, click the Details button.
How to set up manually To set up your TV’s cable network connection manually, follow these steps: 1. Go to the Network Settings screen. (MENUm → Network → Network Settings → ENTERE) ◀ 2. Select Wired, press ENTERE, then press ENTERE again. The network connection screen appears and the verification process starts. 3. Press ENTERE. The verification process stops. Select IP Settings on network connection screen. The IP Settings screen appears. English IP Settings IP Mode Manual IP Address 0.0.0.
4. Select the field at the top, press ENTERE, and then set IP Mode to Manual. 5. Press the d button on your remote to go to the IP Address entry field, and then press ENTERE. 6. Enter the first portion of the IP Address (for example, 105) into the first entry field using the number keys on your remote. Press the right arrow button to go to the next field. ◀ 7. Enter the next portion of the IP Address. Press the right arrow button to go to the next field. 8.
9. When done entering the IP Address, press ENTERE. 10. Press the down arrow key to go to the Subnet Mask fields, and then press ENTERE. 11. Repeat the same entry process for Subnet Mask, Gateway, and DNS Server. ◀ 12. When done, select OK at the bottom of the page, and then press ENTERE. The network test screen appears and the verification process starts. When the connection has been verified, the “Internet connection successful.” message appears.
❑❑ Wireless Network Connection ■■ Connecting to a Wireless Network For LED 5550, PDP 6450 Series To connect your TV to your network wireless, you need a wireless router or modem and a Samsung Wireless LAN adapter (WIS09ABGN, WIS09ABGN2, or WIS10ABGN) , which you connect to your TV’s back or side panel USB port. See the illustration below.
Samsung’s Wireless LAN adapter is sold separately and is offered by selected retailers, Ecommerce sites, and Samsungparts.com. Samsung’s Wireless LAN adapter supports the IEEE 802.11a/b/g and n communication protocols. Samsung recommends using IEEE 802.11n. When you play video over a IEEE 802.11b/g connection, the video may not play smoothly. NN NOTE ●● You must use the “Samsung Wireless LAN adapter” (WIS09ABGN, WIS09ABGN2, or WIS10ABGN) to use a wireless network.
●● To use a wireless network, your TV must be connected to a wireless IP sharer (either a router or a modem). If the wireless IP sharer supports DHCP, your TV can use a DHCP or static IP address to connect to the wireless network. ●● Select a channel for the wireless IP sharer that is not currently being used. If the channel set for the wireless IP sharer is currently being used by another device nearby, this will result in interference and communication failure.
●● If you select the Pure High-throughput (Greenfield) 802.11n mode and the Encryption type is set to WEP, TKIP or TKIP AES (WPS2Mixed) on your wireless router, Samsung TVs will not support a connection in compliance with new WiFi certification specifications. ●● If your wireless router supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup), you can connect to the network via PBC (Push Button Configuration) or PIN (Personal Identification Number). WPS will automatically configure the SSID and WPA key in either mode.
●● Connection Methods: You can set up the wireless network connection in five ways: –– Auto Setup (Using the Auto Network Search function) –– Manual Setup –– PBC (WPS) –– One Foot Connection –– Plug & Access ◀ ●● The TV may not recognize the Samsung Wireless LAN adapter if it is connected to the TV using a USB hub or USB extension cable other than the cable supplied.
Notice The picture may appear corrupted or have static for some channels when the TV is connected to the Samsung Wireless LAN adapter. If this occurs, establish a connection using one of the following methods or connect the Samsung Wireless LAN adapter using a USB cable in a place that is not affected by radio interference. ●● Method 1: Connecting the Samsung Wireless Adapter using the USB right angle adapter.
●● Method 2: Connecting the Samsung Wireless Adapter via an extension cable for LED and PDP TV To connect the Samsung Wireless LAN adapter using the extension cable, follow these steps: 1. Connect the extension cable to the USB 1 (HDD) port. ◀ 2. Connect the extension cable and Samsung Wireless LAN adapter. 3. Attach the Samsung Wireless LAN adapter to the back of the TV near the top, using double-sided adhesive tape. English ▶ ●● The location of the USB port may differ depending on the model.
❑❑ Connecting to a Wireless Network For PDP 6500 Series and above You can connect your TV to your LAN through a standard wireless router or modem.
This TV supports the IEEE 802.11a/b/g and n communication protocols. Samsung recommends using IEEE 802.11n. When you play video over a IEEE 802.11b/g connection, the video may not play smoothly. NN NOTE ●● To use a wireless network, your TV must be connected to a wireless IP sharer (either a router or a modem). If the wireless IP sharer supports DHCP, your TV can use a DHCP or static IP address to connect to the wireless network.
●● Your TV supports only the following wireless network security protocols: –– Authentication Mode : WEP, WPAPSK, WPA2PSK –– Encryption Type : WEP, TKIP, AES. ●● If you select the Pure High-throughput (Greenfield) 802.11n mode and the Encryption type is set to WEP, TKIP or TKIP AES (WPS2Mixed) on your wireless router, Samsung TVs will not support a connection in compliance with new WiFi certification specifications.
●● If your router, modem, or device is not certified, it may not connect to the TV.
■■ Automatic Network Setup ◀ Most wireless networks have an optional security system that requires devices that access the network to transmit an encrypted security code called an Access or Security Key. The Security Key is based on a Pass Phrase, typically a word or a series of letters and numbers of a specified length you were asked to enter when you set up security for your wireless network.
How to set up automatically 1. Go to the Network Settings screen. (MENUm → Network → Network Settings → ENTERE). 2. Select Wireless(General), press ENTERE, and then press ENTERE again. ◀ Network Settings 2/6 Select a network connection type. Wired Wireless(General) WPS(PBC) One Foot Connection Previous Set up wireless network by selecting your Access Point. you may need to enter security key depending on Next Cancel the setting of the Access Point.
5. If the Enter Security Key screen appears, go to step 6. If you select an wireless router that does not have security, go to step 8. 6. If the wireless router has security, enter the Security key (Security key or PIN). NN When you enter the Security key ◀ Network Setting 4/6 Enter Security Key. a b c d e f 1 2 3 g h i j k l 4 5 6 m n o p q r 7 8 9 s t u v w x y z 0 a/A Delete Previous Next Cancel Space ●● The displayed image may differ depending on the model.
8. The network connection screen appears and the verification process starts. When the connection has been verified, the “Internet connection successful.” message appears. NN If the network does not accept the Security key (Security key or PIN), select Retry or select IP Settings to enter the settings manually. NN If you want to set up the connection manually, select IP Settings. Then, go to the next section, “How to set up manually”.
■■ Manual Network Setup Use the Manual Network Setup when connecting your TV to a network that requires a Static IP address or if the automatic connection process has failed. Getting the Network Connection Values To view the Network connection values on most Windows computers, follow these steps: 1. Right click the Network icon on the bottom right of the screen. ◀ 2. In the pop-up menu that appears, click Status. 3. On the dialog that appears, click the Support tab. 4.
How to set up manually To set up your TV’s cable network connection manually, follow these steps: 1. Go to the Network Settings screen. (MENUm → Network → Network Settings → ENTERE) ◀ 2. Select Wireless (General), press the ENTERE button, and then press ENTERE again. 3. The Network function searches for available wireless networks. When done, it displays a list of the available networks. IP Settings IP Mode Manual IP Address 0.0.0.0 Subnet Mask 0.0.0.0 Gateway 0.0.0.
5. If the Enter Security key screen appears, go to step 6. If you selected an AP that does not have security, go to step 8. 6. Enter the Security key (Security key or PIN). NN When you enter the Security key (Security key or PIN), use u / d / l / r buttons on your remote to select number/characters. Press ENTERE to enter the characters. NN You can also enter numbers by pressing the number buttons on your ◀ remote.
8. The network connection screen appears and the verification process starts. Press ENTERE to cancel. Select IP Settings on network connection screen. The IP Settings screen appears. 9. Select the field on the top, press ENTERE, and then set IP Mode to Manual. 10. Press the d button on your remote to go to the IP Address entry field, and then press ENTERE. ◀ 11. Enter the first portion of the IP Address (for example, 105) into the first entry field using the number keys on your remote.
13. Repeat the entry process for each field in the IP Address. NN If you make a mistake when entering a number, re-enter the number to correct it. You can also press the u or d button to change the number one unit at a time. 14. When done entering the IP Address, press ENTERE. 15. Press the d button to go to the Subnet Mask fields, and then press ENTERE. ◀ 16. Repeat the same entry process for Subnet Mask, Gateway, and DNS Server. 17. When done, select OK at the bottom of the page, and then press ENTERE.
■■ WPS(PBC) Network Setup How to set up using WPS(PBC) If your router has a WPS(PBC) button, follow these steps: 1. Go to Network Settings screen. (MENUm → Network → Network Settings → ENTERE). ◀ 2. Select WPS(PBC), press ENTERE, and then press ENTERE again. Network Settings 2/6 Select a network connection type. Wired Wireless(General) WPS(PBC) One Foot Connection Previous Connect to the Access Point easily by pressing the WPS(PBC) Next button.
■■ Ad-Hoc Network Setup You can connect to a mobile device supporting Ad-hoc connections without a wireless router or AP through the “Samsung Wireless LAN adapter”. When connected to a mobile device, you can use files on the device or connect to the Internet using the AllShare or Multimedia function. How to set up using Ad hoc ◀ 1. Go to Network Settings screen. (MENUm → Network → Network Settings → ENTERE). 2. Select Wireless (General), and press ENTERE, then press ENTERE again.
3. Select Ad hoc. The message “Ad hoc service supports a direct connection with Wi-Fi compatible devices like a cell phone or PC. Other network services may be limited. Do you want to change the network connection?” is displayed. 4. Select OK, and press ENTERE. The TV searches for the mobile device. 5. When the TV finishes searching for mobile devices, input the generated Network Name (SSID) and Security Key into the device you want to connect and then connect to the network.
■■ One Foot Connection Network Setup The One Foot Connection function lets you connect your Samsung TV automatically to Samsung wireless routers. If your wireless router does not support One Foot Connection, you must connect using one of the other methods. NN You can check for equipment that supports One Foot Connection on www. samsung.com.
How to set up using One Foot Connection 1. Turn on the Samsung wireless router and the TV. 2. Go to Network Settings screen. (MENUm → Network → Network Settings → ENTERE). 3. Select One Foot Connection, and press ENTERE, then press ENTERE again. ◀ Network Settings 2/6 Select a network connection type. Wired Wireless(General) WPS(PBC) Connect to wireless network automatically if your Wireless Router supports One Foot One Foot Connection Previous Next Connection.
4. Place the wireless router in parallel with the Samsung Wireless LAN adapter or your TV set (if you do not need to use the Adaptor), and no farther away than 25cm (about 9 3/4 inches). NN If One Foot Connection does not connect your TV to your router, a pop-up window appears on the screen notifying you of the failure. If you want to try using One Foot Connection again, reset the wireless router, disconnect the Samsung Wireless LAN adapter and then try again from Step 1.
■■ Plug & Access Network Setup The Plug & Access function lets you easily connect your Samsung TV to your Samsung wireless router by using a USB memory stick to transfer the setup information from the router to the TV. If your wireless router does not support Plug & Access, you must connect using one of the other methods. NN You can check for equipment that supports Plug & Access on www.samsung. com.
How to set up using the Plug & Access function 1. Turn on the Samsung wireless router and your TV. 2. Insert a USB memory stick into the USB port in your Samsung wireless router. Check the router’s LED's to make sure it is on (Blinking → on). 3. Take the USB memory stick out of the router, and then insert it into a USB port on your Samsung TV. The memory stick downloads the connection information. 4. Wait until the connection is automatically established.
5. The network connection screen appears, and the network set up is done. 6. Place the wireless router in a desired location. NN If the wireless router's settings change or you install a new wireless router, you must perform the Plug & Access procedure again, beginning from Step 1.
Priority QOS Samsung wireless routers are optimized to stream HD AV to Samsung DTVs. This Priority QOS function is unique to Samsung wireless routers. You can connect a Samsung wireless router to many devices, such as laptops, mobile phones, BD players etc. But, when you connect a Samsung TV to a Samsung wireless router, the Samsung wireless router gives the Samsung TV a priority connection. ◀ This ensures you get the highest quality streaming contents and the fastest throughput speed.
If Your TV Fails to Connect to the Internet Your TV may not be able to connect to the Internet because your ISP has permanently registered the MAC address (a unique identifying number) of your PC or modem, which it then authenticates each time you connect to the Internet as a way of preventing unauthorized access. As your TV has a different MAC address, your ISP can not authenticate its MAC address, and your TV can not connect.
❑❑ Setting the Time OO MENUm → System → ENTERE ■■ Time OO The current time will appear every time you press the INFO button. ●● Clock: Set the clock to use the various various timer features of the TV. NN If you disconnect the power cord, you have to set the clock again. ◀ –– Clock Mode: Set the current time manually or automatically. Auto: Have the TV set the current time automatically using the time from a digital channel.
Manual: Set the current time manually. NN Depending on the broadcast station and signal, the auto time set up may not be correct. In this case, set the time manually. –– Clock Set: Set the Date and Time. ◀ Select Clock Set. Select Date or Time, and then press ENTERE. Use the number buttons to enter numbers or press the up and down arrow buttons. Use the left and right arrow buttons to move from one entry field to the next. Press ENTERE when done. To exit Clock Set, select Close, and then press ENTERE.
–– Time Zone: Select your time zone. NN This function is only available when the Clock Mode is set to Auto. –– DST (Off / On): Switches the DST (Daylight Saving Time) function on or off. NN This function is only available when the Clock Mode is set to Auto. Using the Sleep Timer OO MENUm → System → Time → Sleep Timer → ENTERE ◀ ●● Sleep Timer t: Automatically shuts off the TV after a preset period of time (30, 60, 90, 120, 150 and 180 minutes).
Setting the On / Off Timer O MENUm → System → Time → ENTERE Set On Timer so that your TV turns on automatically at a time and on a day of your choosing. ● On Timer: You can set up three separate ◀ On Timer configurations. (On Timer 1, On Timer 2, On Timer 3) N You must set to clock before you can use On Timer. On Timer 1 Setup Off Sun Mon Tue Wed Time Thu Fri Sat 12:00 am Volume 20 Source TV Antenna Cable Channel 3 Close ● The displayed image may differ depending on the model.
Setup: Select Off, Once, Everyday, Mon~Fri, Mon~Sat, Sat~Sun or Manual. If you select Manual, you can choose the days you want On Timer to turn on your TV. NN The c mark indicates days you've selected. Time: Set the hour, minute, am/pm. Use the number buttons or the up and down arrow keys to enter numbers. Use the left and right arrow buttons to change entry fields. ◀ Volume: Set the desired volume level. Use the left and right arrow buttons to change the volume level.
Source: Select TV or USB. Select TV and the TV will display broadcast or cable TV programs when it turns on automatically. Select USB and the TV will play content from a USB device when the TV turns on automatically. (You can select USB only when a USB device is connected to the TV) Antenna (when the Source is set to TV): Select Air or Cable. Channel (when the Source is set to TV): Select the desired channel.
NN NOTE ●● If there is no music file on the USB device or you don’t select a folder containing a music file, the Timer function does not operate correctly. ●● If there is only one photo file in the USB, the Slide Show will not play.
●● If a folder name is too long, the folder cannot be selected. Each USB you use is assigned its own folder. When using more than one of the same type of USB, make sure the folders assigned to each USB have different names. ●● We recommend that you use a USB memory stick and a multi card ◀ reader when using On Timer. The On Timer function may not work with USB devices with a built-in battery, MP3 players, or PMPs made by some manufacturers because the TV can take too long to recognize these devices.
● Off Timer : You can set up three separate Off Off Timer 1 Timer configurations. (Off Timer 1, Off Timer 2, Off Timer 3) Setup Sun N You must set the clock before you can Off Mon Tue Wed Time Thu Fri Sat 12:00 am use Off Timer. ◀ Setup: Select Off, Once, Everyday, Mon~Fri, Mon~Sat, Sat~Sun or Manual. If you select Manual, you can choose the days you want Off Timer to turn off your TV. Close ● The displayed image may differ depending on the model.
❑❑ Blocking Programs OO MENUm → System → Security → ENTERE ■■ Security When you access the Security functions for the first time, the PIN input screen appears. Enter a 4 digit PIN you will remember. The PIN screen closes and the Securty Menu appears. Every time you access the Security functions, the PIN screen will appear and you must enter that PIN.
●● Program Rating Lock (Off / On): When turned on, the Program Rating Lock feature can automatically block programs that you deem inappropriate for your children. You must enter a PIN (personal identification number) before you can set or change any of the Program Rating Lock restrictions. NN Program Rating Lock is not available in HDMI, Component or PC mode. NN The default PIN number for a new TV set is “0-0-0-0”.
TV Rating: You can block TV programs based on their ratings. This function allows you to control what your children can watch. TV Rating displays a grid with locks.
The following categories are on top: –– ALL: Lock all TV ratings. / FV: Fantasy violence / V: Violence / S: Sexual situation / L: Adult Language / D: Sexually Suggestive Dialog NN To block certain content, you select a lock, and press ENTERE (That ◀ is, you “click it”.). For example, click the lock at the intersection of V and TV-MA, and you block all programs that are rated violent and for mature adults. The blocks are also assigned to related groups.
NN To unblock a category, click the lock. To unblock all the categories in a row, click the lock under ALL. NN To watch a blocked program, you must enter the Security code when requested.
Movie Rating (MPAA): You can block movies based on their MPAA rating. The Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) has implemented a rating system that provides parents or guardians with advanced information on which films are appropriate for children. Movie Rating displays a column with locks and the following ratings categories: –– G: General audience (no restrictions). / PG: Parental guidance suggested. ◀ / PG-13: Parents strongly cautioned. / R: Restricted.
NN To block certain content, you select a lock, and press ENTERE (That is, you “click it”.). For example, click the X lock and you block all X-rated movies. The rating categories are also grouped so that clicking one category blocks all the categories a parent would block along with it. For example, if you block the PG-13 category, then R, NC-17 and X will automatically be blocked also. NN To unblock a category, click the lock.
Canadian English Rating: You can block TV programs based on their Anglophone Canadian rating. Canadian English Rating displays a column with locks and the following ratings categories: –– C: Programming intended for children under age 8. / C8+: Programming ◀ generally considered acceptable for children 8 years and over to watch on their own. / G: General programming, suitable for all audiences. / PG: Parental Guidance.
NN To block certain content, you select a lock, and press ENTERE (That is, you “click it”.). For example, click the 18+ lock and you block all TV programs rated 18+. The rating categories are also grouped so that clicking one category blocks all the categories a parent would block along with it. For example, if you block the G category, then PG, 14+ and 18+ will automatically be blocked. NN To unblock a category, click the lock.
Canadian French Rating: You can block TV programs based on their French Canadian rating. Canadian English Rating displays a column with locks and the following ratings categories: –– G: General / 8 ans+: Programming generally considered acceptable for ◀ children 8 years and over to watch on their own. / 13 ans+: Programming may not be suitable for children under the age of 13. / 16 ans+: Programming is not suitable for children under the age of 16. / 18 ans+: Programming restricted to adults.
NN To block certain content, you select a lock, and press ENTERE (That is, you “click it”.). For example, click the 18 ans+ lock and you block all TV programs rated 18 ans+. The rating categories are also grouped so that clicking one category blocks all the categories a parent would block along with it. For example, if you block the 8 ans+ category, then 13 ans+, 16 ans+ and 18 ans+ will automatically be blocked also. NN To unblock a category, click the lock. ◀ Downloadable U.S.
NN NOTE ●● If information is not downloaded from the broadcasting station, Downloadable U.S. Rating menu is deactivated. ●● Parental restriction information is automatically downloaded while you watch DTV channels. It may take several seconds. ●● The Downloadable U.S. Rating menu is available for use after ◀ information is downloaded from the broadcasting station. However, depending on the information from the broadcasting station, it may not be available for use.
●● Even if you set the on-screen display to another language, the Downloadable U.S. Rating menu will appear in English only. ●● Blocking one rating level will automatically block other categories that deal with more sensitive material. ●● The rating titles (For example: Humor Level..etc) and TV ratings (For example: DH, MH, H..etc) may differ depending on the broadcasting station.
●● Change PIN: The Change PIN screen will appear. Choose any 4 digits for your PIN and enter it in Enter New PIN. Re-enter the same 4 digits in Confirm New PIN. When the Confirm screen disappears, press the Close button. The TV has memorized your new PIN. How to watch a restricted program or movie If the TV is tuned to a restricted program or movie, the Program Rating Lock will block it. The screen will go blank and the following message will appear: ◀ “This channel is blocked by Program Rating Lock.
❑❑ Economical Solutions ■■ Eco Solution OO MENUm → System → Eco Solution → ENTERE ●● Energy Saving (Off / Low / Medium / High / Picture Off): Lets you adjusts the brightness of the TV in order to reduce power consumption. If you select Picture Off, the screen is turned off, but the sound remains on. Press any button except the volume button to turn on the screen.
●● Eco Sensor (Off / On): To enhance your power savings, the picture settings will automatically adapt to the light in the room. NN If you adjust Backlight for LED TV / Cell Light for PDP TV in the Picture menu, the Eco Sensor will be set to Off. / Min Cell Light for PDP TV : When Eco sensor is On, you can manually adjust the minimum screen brightness.
●● No Signal Power Off (Off / 15 min. / 30 min. / 60 min.): To avoid unnecessary energy consumption, you can set how long you want the TV to remain on if it’s not receiving a signal. NN Disabled when an attached PC is in power saving mode. ●● Auto Power Off (Off / On): The TV will automatically turn off if you don’t press a button on the remote or touch a button on TV’s front panel within 4 hours to prevent overheating.
■■ Auto Protection Time (Off / 2 hours / 4 hours / 8 hours / 10 hours) for LED TV If the screen displays a still image for a certain period of time you define, the TV activates the screen saver to prevent the formation of burnt in ghost images on the screen.
■■ Screen Burn Protection for PDP TV To reduce the possibility of screen burn, this unit is equipped with Pixel Shift screen burn prevention technology. Pixel Shift moves the picture slightly on the screen. The Pixel Shift Time setting allows you to program the time between movements of the picture in minutes.
●● Pixel Shift (Off / On): Using this function, you can set the TV to move pixels minutely on the PDP screen in a horizontal or vertical direction to minimize after images on the screen. NN Available Pixel Shift Settings and Optimum Settings ◀ Available Settings Optimum Settings for TV/AV/ Component/HDMI/PC Horizontal 0~4 (pixels) 4 Vertical 0~4 (pixels) 4 Time (minute) 1~4 min 4 min NN The Pixel Shift value may differ depending on the monitor size (inches) and mode.
●● Auto Protection Time (Off / 10 min. / 20 min. / 40 min. / 1 hour): If the screen displays a still image for a certain period of time you define, the TV activates the screen saver to prevent the formation of burnt in ghost images on the screen. ●● Scrolling: This function removes after-images on the screen by illuminating all the pixels on the PDP according to a pattern.
❑❑ Picture In Picture (PIP) OO MENUm → System → PIP → ENTERE ■■ PIP t ◀ You can watch a program whose signal has passed through the TV’s tuner and the video from one external video source simultaneously. For example, if you have a cable box connected to the Cable In jack, you can use PIP to watch programs from the cable box and a movie from a Blu-ray player attached to the HDMI In jack.
NN NOTE ●● For PIP sound, refer to the Sound Select instructions. ●● If you turn the TV off while watching in the PIP mode, the PIP function is reset to off. When you turn your TV on, you must turn PIP on again to watch in the PIP mode. ●● You may notice that the picture in the PIP window becomes slightly unnatural when you use the main screen to view a game or karaoke. ◀ ●● While Program Rating Lock is on, you cannot use PIP. ●● PIP is not supported in 3D mode.
●● PIP Settings The picture from the external video source will be in the main screen and the picture from the TV’s tuner will be in the PIP sub-picture window. ◀ Main picture Sub picture Component, HDMI, PC TV ●● PIP (Off / On): Activate or deactivate the PIP function. ●● Air/Cable (Air / Cable): Select either Air or Cable as the input source for the sub-screen. ●● Channel: Select the channel for the sub-screen. ●● Size (à / Œ): Select a size for the subpicture.
❑❑ Other Features OO MENUm → System → ENTERE ■■ Menu Language Set the menu language. 1. Select Menu Language, and then press the ENTERE button. 2. Choose a language, and then press the ENTERE button. ◀ NN Choose from English, Español, and Français.
■■ Caption (On-Screen Text Messages) ●● Caption (Off / On): You can switch the caption function on or off. If captions are not available, they will not be displayed on the screen. NN The Caption feature does not work with devices connected to the TV through the Component, HDMI or PC input jacks. ●● Caption Mode: You can select the desired caption mode. ◀ NN The availability of captions depends on the program being broadcast.
Default / Service1~Service6 / CC1~CC4 / Text1~Text4: (digital channels only) The Digital Captions function works with digital channels. NN Service1~6 may not be available in digital caption mode depending on the broadcast. ●● Digital Caption Options: (digital channels only) Adjusts the each option. When done, select Close. ◀ Size: Options include Default, Small, Standard and Large. The default is Standard. Font Style: Options include Default and Styles 0 to 7. The default is Style 0.
Background Color: You can change the background color of the caption. Options include Default, White, Black, Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Magenta and Cyan. The default is Black. Foreground Opacity: This adjusts the opacity of text. Options include Default, Transparent, Translucent, Solid and Flashing. Background Opacity: This adjusts the opacity of the caption background. Options include Default, Transparent, Translucent, Solid and Flashing.
NN NOTE ●● Digital Caption Options are available only when you can select Default and Service1 ~ Service6 in Caption Mode. ●● The availability of captions depends on the program being broadcast. ●● The Default setting follows the standards set by the broadcaster. ●● You cannot set the Foreground and Background to the same color. ◀ ●● You cannot set both the Foreground Opacity and the Background Opacity to the same color.
■■ General ●● Game Mode (Off / On): When you have connected a game console such as a PlayStation™ or Xbox™ to the TV, you can enjoy a more realistic gaming experience if you set Game Mode on. NN Precautions and limitations for Game Mode: –– Before disconnecting a game console and connecting another external device, set Game Mode to Off in the System menu. ◀ –– If you display the TV menu in Game Mode, the screen shakes slightly.
NN Game Mode is not available when the input source is set to TV or PC. NN Set Game Mode to On only after connecting a game console. If you turn Game Mode on before you have attached the game console, you may notice reduced picture quality. NN If Game Mode is On: –– Picture Mode is set to Standard and Sound Mode is set to Movie. ●● BD Wise (Off / On) for PDP TV : Provides the optimal picture quality for Samsung ◀ DVD, Blu-ray and Home Theater products which support BD Wise.
●● Boot Logo (Off / On): Displays the Samsung logo when the TV is turned on. ●● TV Name: Sets the TV name so you can find it easily on a mobile device. NN If you select User Input, you can type on the TV using the OSK (On Screen Keyboard).
■■ Anynet+(HDMI-CEC) For details on set up options, refer to the “What is Anynet+?” instructions.
■■ DivX® Video On Demand Shows the registration code authorized for the TV. If you connect to the DivX web site and register using that code, you can download the VOD registration file. If you activate the VOD registration using Smart Hub, the registration is completed. NN For more information about DivX® VOD, visit “http://vod.divx.com”.
■■ Network Remote Control (On / Off) Turn on/off or give permission to Samsung mobile phone devices to connect with and control the TV. You must have a Samsung Mobile phone/device which supports Wireless Remote Control. For more details, refer to each device’s manual.
❑❑ Support Menu OO MENUm → Support → ENTERE ■■ e-Manual The e-Manual is built into your TV. Open the e-Manual to learn how to use your TV’s many features. NN For the detailed information about the e-Manual Screen, refer to “How to view ◀ the e-Manual” in the Users Manual.
■■ Self Diagnosis ●● Picture Test: Use to check for picture problems. Picture test displays a high definition picture that you can examine for flaws or faults. Yes: Select Yes if the test picture does not appear or there is noise or distortion in the test picture. There may be a problem with the TV. Contact Samsung’s Call Center for assistance. ◀ No: Select No if the test picture displays properly. There may be a problem with your external equipment. Please check your connections.
●● Sound Test: Use the built-in melody to check for sound problems. NN If you hear no sound from the TV’s speakers, before performing the sound test, make sure Speaker Select is set to TV Speaker in the Sound menu, and then try the speakers again. NN You will hear the melody during the test even if you have set Speaker Select to External Speaker or have muted the sound by pressing the MUTE button.
●● Signal Information: (digital channels only) The reception quality of over- the-air HD channels is either perfect or the channels are unavailable. Signal Information displays HD channel signal strength so you can adjust your antenna to increase signal strength and receive HD channels. ●● Troubleshooting: Displays a troubleshooting guide organized into four symptom categories: Poor or Distorted Picture, Distorted Sound or No Sound, RF or PC Issues, and Other Issues.
■■ Software Upgrade The Software Upgrade menu lets you upgrade your TV’s software to the latest version. ●● Current Version: This is the software version already installed in the TV.
Upgrading to the Latest Version You can upgrade in three ways: • By USB • By Online • By Standby Mode Upgrade The three methods are explained in the following pages. ◀ NN Be careful not to turn off the power until the upgrade is complete. The TV will turn off and on automatically after completing the firmware upgrade. When you upgrade software, all video and audio settings you have made will return to their default settings.
By USB To upgrade by USB, follow these steps: 1. Visit www.samsung.com. 2. Download the latest USB software upgrade exe archive to your computer. ◀ 3. Extracts the exe archive to your computer. You should have a single folder with the same name as the exe file. USB ●● The displayed image may differ depending on the model. 4. Copy the folder to a USB flash drive. 5. Turn on the TV, and then insert the USB flash drive into the USB port of the TV.
6. In the TV’s menu, go to Settings → Support → Software Upgrade. 7. Select By USB. NN Please be careful not to remove the USB drive until the upgrade is complete. By Online ◀ The By Online function lets you download the upgrade software directly from the Internet into your TV and then upgrade the software in one operation. To use By Online, you must have configured your TV to connect to your network and the TV must be connected to the Internet. See the Network Connection instructions.
2. If there is a download available, the Download pop-up appears with a progress bar and the download starts. 3. When the download is complete, the Upgrade Query window appears with three choices: Upgrade Now, Upgrade Later, or Don’t Upgrade. 4. If you select Upgrade Now, the TV upgrades the software, turns off, and then turns on automatically. ◀ 5. If you do not make a selection in one minute or select Upgrade Later, the TV stores the new upgrade software.
Alternative Software The Alternative Software option lets you upgrade using a file the TV downloaded earlier, but you decided not to install immediately, or a file downloaded by the TV in Standby Mode (See Standby Mode Upgrade on the next page). To upgrade By Alternative Software, follow these steps: 1. If upgrade software has been downloaded, you will see the software version number to the right of Alternative Software. ◀ 2. Select Alternative Software, and then press the ENTERE button. 3.
Standby Mode Upgrade You can set the Standby Mode Upgrade function so that the TV downloads new upgrade software when it is in Standby mode. In Standby mode, the TV is off, but its Internet connection is active. This allows the TV to download upgrade software automatically, when you are not using it. Because the TV is turned on internally, the screen may glow slightly. This phenomenon may continue for more than 1 hour until the software download is complete.
2. Select On or Off. ●● Off: If you select Off, the TV will notify you with a pop up message when new upgrade software is available. ●● On: If you select On, the TV will automatically download new upgrade software when it is in Standby mode with the power off. If it downloads new upgrade software, the TV will ask you if you want to install it when you turn the TV on. ◀ NN To use the Standby Mode Upgrade function, your TV must be connected to the Internet.
■■ 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.
Advanced Features ❑❑ 3D OO MENUm → Picture → 3D → ENTERE ■■ Using the 3D function for PDP TV ◀ This exciting new feature enables you to view 3D content. To fully enjoy this feature, you must purchase a pair of Samsung 3D Active Glasses (SSG-3100GB, SSG-3300GR, SSG-3300CR, SSG-3700CR) to view 3D video. Samsung 3D Active Glasses are sold separately. For more detailed purchasing information, contact the retailer where you purchased this TV.
IMPORTANT HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION FOR 3D PICTURES. Read and understand the following safety information before using the TV’s 3D function. [[ WARNING ●● Some viewers may experience discomfort while viewing 3D TV such as dizziness, nausea and headaches. If you experience any such symptom, stop viewing 3D TV, remove the 3D Active Glasses and rest. ◀ ●● Watching 3D images for an extended period of time may cause eye strain.
●● A responsible adult should frequently check on children who are using the 3D function. If there are any reports of tired eyes, headaches, dizziness, or nausea, have the child stop viewing 3D TV and rest. ●● Do not use the 3D Active Glasses for other purposes (such as general eyeglasses, sunglasses, protective goggles, etc.) ●● Do not use the 3D function or 3D Active Glasses while walking or moving ◀ around.
●● 3D Mode: Select the 3D input format. NN If you want to experience the 3D effect fully, put the 3D Active Glasses on first, and then select the 3D Mode from the list below that provides the best 3D viewing experience. 3D Mode 3D ◀ Operation Off Turns the 3D function off. 2D → 3D Changes a 2D image to 3D. Side by Side Displays two images next to each other. Top & Bottom Displays one image above another.
NN Some file format may not supported the “2D → 3D.” NN “Side by Side” and “Top & Bottom” are available when the resolution is 720p, 1080i and 1080p in DTV, HDMI and USB mode or when you set the TV’s source to PC and your PC is connected through an HDMI/DVI cable. ●● 3D Perspective (-5 ~ +5): Adjust overall 3D perspective of on-screen image. ●● Depth (1~10): Adjust overall depth. ●● L/R Change (L/R Image / R/L Image): Swap the left and right pictures.
NN Support resolution (16:9 only) Resolution Frequency (Hz) 1280 x 720p 60Hz 1920 x 1080i 60Hz 1920 x 1080p 24 / 30 / 60Hz Resolution Resolution supported for HDMI PC mode ◀ The optimal resolution for the HDMI PC mode is 1920 x 1080. If the input resolution is not 1920 x 1080, the TV may not display images properly in 3D display or full screen mode.
How to watch the 3D images NN Some 3D modes may not be available depending on the format of the image source. NN To watch in 3D, you must wear 3D Active Glasses and turn the glasses on by pressing the power button. ◀ 1. Press the MENU button on your remote, use the u or d button to select Picture, and then press the ENTERE button. 2. Use the u or d button to select 3D, and then press the ENTERE button.
3. Use the u or d button to select 3D Mode, and then press the ENTERE button. 4. Using the l or r buttons on your remote control, select the 3D Mode of the image you want to view. 3D mode Close ●● The displayed image may differ depending on the model.
Supported formats and operating specifications for Standard HDMI 3D NN The 3D formats listed below are recommended by the HDMI association and must be supported by 3D TVs. Source signal format Standard HDMI 1.
Read These Notes Before Using the 3D Function... NN NOTE ●● 3D Mode is set to Off automatically when you access Smart Hub or e-Manual functions. ●● 3D Mode is set to its memorized configuration value automatically when you change the input source ●● Some Picture functions are disabled in 3D mode. ◀ ●● PIP is not supported in 3D mode.
●● 3D Active Glasses from Samsung’s previous product (IR type) or other manufacturers not be supported. ●● When the TV is initially powered on, it may take some time until the 3D display is optimized. ●● The 3D Active Glasses may not work properly if there is any other 3D ◀ product or electronic devices turned on near the glasses or TV. If there is a problem, keep other electronic devices as far away as possible from the 3D Active Glasses.
●● Be sure to stay within the viewing angle and optimum TV viewing distance when watching 3D pictures. Otherwise, you may not be able to see 3D effects properly. ●● The ideal 3D viewing distance is three times or more the height of the screen. For example, if your screen is two feet high, you should sit at least six feet from the screen. We recommend sitting so that your eyes are level with the screen.
❑❑ Smart Hub ◀ Using Smart Hub, you can stream movies, videos, and music from the Internet, access various for pay or free-of-charge applications and view them on your TV. Application content includes news, sports, weather forecasts, stock market quotes, maps, photos, and games. OO You can also start this function by pressing the SMART HUB button on the remote control.
Smart Hub at a Glance Exit: Exits the SMART HUB. Samsung Apps : You can download various for pay or free-of-charge application services. Recommended ◀ TV Screen: Displays the current input source screen.. Favorites Channel Videos Photos Music Schedule Manager Source a Login b Sort by Information: Displays notices, new applications, and advertisements brought to you by Samsung product introductions. { Edit Mode } Settings Recommended : Displays recommended contents managed by Samsung.
NN NOTE ●● Samsung Electronics takes no legal responsibility for any interruption of the Smart Hub service caused by the service provider for any reason. ●● The Smart Hub service downloads and processes data via the Internet so that you can enjoy the Internet contents on your TV screen. If the Internet connection is unstable, the service may be delayed or interrupted.Furthermore, the player may turn off automatically in response to conditions on the Internet.
●● For more information about a Smart Hub service, visit the web site of the applicable service provider. ●● The services provided are subject to change by the Smart Hub service provider without notice. ●● The Smart Hub service contents may differ depending on the player’s firmware version. ●● For pay DivX contents with copy protection can only be played through a ◀ composite, a component or an HDMI cable.
Starting Smart Hub the First Time To start Smart Hub for the first time, follow these steps : 1. Press the SMART HUB button. 2. The Smart Hub screen appears. In a few cases, the Country screen appears immediately after. 3. If the Country screen has appeared, press the u / d / l / r buttons to select your country, then press the ENTERE button. ◀ NN Certain applications are available only in certain countries. 4. The General Disclaimer screen appears.
5. The Internet Privacy Policy screen appears. Press the l / r buttons to select Agree, then press the ENTERE button. 6. The Service Update screen appears and installs a number of services and applications. When done, it closes. The applications and services downloaded are displayed on the Smart Hub screen. This may take some time. NN Smart Hub may close momentarily during the installation process. NN A number of screens may appear after installation.
Using the Keypad Through your remote, you can use the On-Screen Keypad to enter letters, numbers, and symbols. ●● Entering Text, Numbers and Symbols ◀ To enter text, press the number button on the remote that corresponds to the letter you want to enter. Press the button rapidly to enter a letter that is not the first letter listed on the On-Screen keypad button. For example, if you want to enter the letter b, press the 2 button on your remote rapidly twice.
Creating an Account To establish your own, exclusive, configuration of Smart Hub, create your own Smart Hub account. NN Note ●● You must use an e-mail address as an ID. ●● You can register up to 10 User Accounts. ●● You do not need an account to use Smart Hub.
To create an account, follow these steps: 1. Press the a button on your remote control. The Login screen appears. 2. Press the u / d / l / r buttons to select Create Account, and then press the ENTERE button. 3. On the next screen, select Smart TV Account, and then press the ENTERE button. An entry screen and keypad appear. 4. Use the keypad to enter your e-mail address. This will serve as your ID.
5. When done, press the ENTERE button to select OK, and then press the ENTERE button again. The Login screen re-appears. 6. Select Password, and then press the ENTERE button. The Password screen and a keyboard appear. 7. Use the keypad to enter a password. The password can be any combination of letters, numbers, and symbols. NN Press the a button on your remote to show or hide the password as you ◀ enter it.
8. When done, press the ENTERE button to select OK, and then press the ENTERE button again. The Login screen re-appears. 9. Select Confirm, and then press the ENTERE button. 10. Repeat Steps 7 and 8. 11. When the Login screen re-appears, select Create Account, and then press the ENTERE button. The Confirmation window appears. ◀ 12. Select OK, and then press the ENTERE button. The Continue to Register Service window appears. 13. Select Connect Service, and then press the ENTERE button.
14. The Register Service Account Window appears. NN If you have existing accounts with any of the listed providers, you can associate the provider account and the provider account password with your Smart Hub account. Registration makes it easier to access the providers web site. For registration instructions, go to Step 2 in Account Management under Settings in the “Setting Up Smart Hub” section of this manual.
Account Log In To log in to your Smart Hub account, follow these steps: 1. With the Smart Hub main screen displayed on your TV, press the a button on your remote. The Login screen appears. 2. Select the ^ next to the Smart TV ID field, and then press the ENTERE button. ◀ 3. Select your ID from the list that appears, and then press the ENTERE button. The Login screen re-appears.
4. Select Password, and then press the ENTERE button. The Password window and a keypad appears. 5. Using the keypad and your remote, enter your password. When done, press the ENTERE button, select OK, and then press the ENTERE button again. NN If you want Smart Hub to enter your password automatically, select ◀ Remember my Smart TV ID and password after you have entered your password, and then press the ENTERE button. A check appears.
❑❑ Setting up Smart Hub ■■ Settings The Settings Menu Screen gives you access to account management, account reset, and account properties functions. To access the Settings Menu, and then select a menu item, follow these steps: 1. Press the } button on your remote. ◀ 2. Press the l / r to select a menu item, and then press the ENTERE button.
The functions on the Settings Menu screen are described below. ● Account Management Settings The Account Management Menu contains functions that let you register your service provider accounts, change your Smart Hub password, and delete or deactivate your Smart Hub account.
Register Service Account: If you have existing accounts with any of the providers listed by the Register Service Account function, you can associate the provider account and the provider account password with your Smart Hub account. If you associate the account, you will be able to log onto the account through Smart Hub easily, without entering your account name or password. To use the Account Management function, follow these steps: ◀ 1.
2. Press the u / d arrow buttons to select a Service Provider you want to associate with your Smart Hub account, and then press the ENTERE button. NN If you have a Samsung account and you want to use the Samsung Apps function in Smart Hub, you must register your Samsung Apps account here. 3. Using your remote and the on-screen Keypad, enter your site ID and password. When done, press the ENTERE button. ◀ NN This is the ID and password you normally use to access your account on this site.
4. If you have entered the ID and password correctly, the Registered Successfully message appears, asking you if you want to add another service provider. If you do, press the ENTERE button. If not, press the RETURN button and return to the Settings Menu. 5. If you pressed ENTERE, repeat Steps 2 through 4 to associate another Service Provider. 6. When you are done, press the RETURN button.
Change Password: The Change Password function lets you change your Smart Hub password. To change the password, follow these steps: 1. Select Change Password, and then press the ENTERE button. 2. Enter your current password. The next screen appears. 3. On the next screen, enter a new password on the first line. Enter it again on the second line to confirm. ◀ 4. The Changing Password Complete message screen appears. Press the ENTERE button or wait for the screen to close - about 5 seconds.
Remove from TV Account List: The Remove From TV Account List function cancels all your current registered Service Accounts that you registered on the Register Service Account screen. Deactivate Account: The Deactivate Account function deactivates your Smart TV ID and deletes it and all your account settings entirely from Smart Hub.
●● Service Manager Ticker Autorun: You can set Ticker Autorun to come on when powering on the TV. NN The Ticker application provides useful News, Weather, and Stock Market information. The Ticker application on Smart Hub must be downloaded to use this feature. NN Depending on your country, the Ticker application may have a different service ◀ or not be supported.
●● Reset: The Reset function initializes all downloaded applications, erases all user accounts and settings from the player, and resets all Smart Hub settings to the factory default settings. It then restarts Smart Hub as if it were starting for the first time. Your account, however, remains on the Smart Hub server. To log into your account, enter your ID and password on the Login screen. To use the Reset function, follow these steps: 1.
2. Enter the your security password. NN The default password set is “0-0-0-0.” NN If you forget the password you created, press the following sequence of remote control buttons to reset the password to “0-0-0-0”: POWER (off) → MUTE → 8 → 2 → 4 → POWER (on). ◀ 3. After a few moments, Smart Hub automatically resets. The screen may go black, then Smart Hub re-appears. In a few moments, it starts the reinitialization procedure. 4.
●● Properties The Properties menu item lists three functions that display information about Smart Hub : Detail: Lists information about Smart Hub including version number, the number of services installed, memory usage, and the unique product ID. Terms of Service Agreement: Display the Terms of Service Agreement.
■■ Edit Mode The functions in the Edit Mode menu let you manipulate the applications in the My Applications section of the Smart Hub screen. Using these functions, you can lock and unlock access to some applications, create folders and move applications to them, rename folders, delete applications, and change the position of applications on the screen. To access the Edit Mode Menu, and then select a menu item, follow these steps: ◀ 1. Press the { button on your remote.
The functions in the Edit Mode Menu bar are described below. NN NOTE ●● Some menu items may not appear on the screen. To see these items, press the l / r to move to the screen edge, and then press one more time to reveal the items. ●● You can close the bar by highlighting the X on the bottom right side, and then pressing the ENTERE button. ◀ ●● Move ▶ The Move function lets you change the screen position of an application. To use the Move function, follow these steps: 1.
3. Press the u / d / l / r to select Move, and then press the ENTERE button. A position change icon appears above the application. 4. Press the u / d / l / r to move the icon. Press the ENTERE button when the icon is in the position of your choice. The application moves to its new location. ●● New Folder ◀ The New Folder function lets you create and name new folders. Once you have created a folder, you can move applications into it. To use the New Folder function, follow these steps: 1.
3. Use the keypad to enter the name of the folder. 4. Select OK, and then press the ENTERE button. The New Folder screen closes and the New Folder appears on the Smart Hub screen. ●● Move to Folder The Move to Folder function lets you move an application to a folder. To use the Move to Folder function, follow these steps: 1. Press the { button on your remote. ◀ 2. Select an application, and then press the ENTERE button.
3. Press the u / d / l / r to select Move to Folder, and then press the ENTERE button. The Move to Folder window opens. 4. Press the u / d / l / r to select a folder, and then press the ENTERE button. The Moved to Folder message appears, and then closes. The application has been moved to the folder. To access an application in a Folder 1. Close the Edit Mode menu. ◀ 2. In My Applications, press the u / d / l / r to select a folder, and then press the ENTERE button. The folder opens. 3.
To Edit Items in a Folder Select a folder, and then press the ENTERE button. The folder opens. Press the { button on your remote. The Edit buttons appear at the bottom of the screen. These buttons work the same as the Edit Mode menu buttons on the main screen. For example, to move an application back to the My Applications main screen: ◀ 1. Select the application. 2. Select Move to Folder, and then press the ENTERE button. The Move to Folder window appears. 3.
●● Rename Folder The Rename Folder function lets you rename folders. To use the Rename Folder function, follow these steps: 1. Press the { button on your remote. 2. Press the u / d / l / r to select a folder, and then press the ENTERE button. ◀ 3. Press the u / d / l / r to select Rename a Folder, and then press the ENTERE button. The Folder Rename window and a keyboard appears. 4. Use the key board to enter a new name. 5. Select OK, and then press the ENTERE button twice.
●● Lock The Lock function lets you lock some application in My Applications so they can not be opened without entering the password. To use the Lock function, follow these steps: 1. Press the { button on your remote. ◀ 2. Press the u / d / l / rto select an application, and then press the ENTERE button. If the application can be locked, the Lock menu item darkens. 3. Press the u / d / l / r to select Lock, and then press the ENTERE button. The Security window appears. 4. Enter your password.
●● Unlock 1. Press the { button on your remote. 2. Press the u / d / l / rto select a locked application, and then press the ENTERE button. 3. Press the u / d / l / r to select Unlock, and then press the ENTERE button. The Security window appears. 4. Enter your password. If you have not created a password, enter “0-0-0-0”. ◀ 5. Press the ENTERE button. The Lock Service Released window appears confirming the lock has been release, and then closes.
●● Delete The Delete function lets you delete application from My Applications. To use the Delete function, follow these steps: 1. Press the { button on your remote. 2. Press the u / d / l / r to select an application, and then press the ENTERE button. ◀ 3. Press the u / d / l / r to select Delete, and then press the ENTERE button. The message, “Do you want to delete selected item(s)?” appears. 4. Select Yes, and then press the ENTERE button. The application is deleted.
■■ Sort by The functions in the Sort Menu let you sort the applications in My Applications by Name, Date, Frequency (of use), and Category. If you manually change the position of an application, the Sort Menu automatically highlights User Defined when you start it. To sort the applications in My Applications, follow these steps: 1. Press the b button on your remote. ◀ 2. Press the u / d / l / r to select a sorting method, and then press the ENTERE button.
❑❑ Using Smart Hub Enjoy photos, music and/or movie files saved on a USB Mass Storage Class (MSC) device and/or your PC. 1. Press the SMART HUB button. ◀ Recommended Favorites 2. Press the u / d / l / r button to select Videos, Photos, or Music, and then press the ENTERE button. NN To view content on a USB device, you must plug the device into a USB jack on the TV.
❑❑ Connecting a USB Device 1. Turn on your TV. 2. Connect a USB device containing photo, music and/or movie files to the USB [1(HDD) or 2] port on the back or side panel of the TV. ◀ 3. When a USB device is connected to the TV, the Connected Device window appears. Select a connected device, and then press ENTERE. USB ●● The displayed image may differ depending on the model. NN The TV may display the files on the USB device automatically if it is the only device connected.
Read this information before using Smart Hub with a USB device ●● The USB function might not work properly with unlicensed multimedia files. ●● MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) is not supported. ●● The file system supports FAT16, FAT32 and NTFS. ●● Certain types of USB Digital camera and audio devices may not be compatible with this TV. ●● Smart Hub only supports the Sequential jpeg format. It does not support the ◀ Progressive jpeg format.
●● Before connecting your device to the TV, please back up your files to prevent them from damage or loss of data. SAMSUNG is not responsible for any data file damage or data loss. ●● Connect a USB HDD to the dedicated USB 1 (HDD) port. ●● 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. ◀ ●● The maximum supported JPEG resolution is 15360X8640 pixels.
●● The TV cannot play MP3 files with DRM that have been downloaded from a for pay site. Digital Rights Management (DRM) is a technology that supports the creation, distribution, and management of digital content in an integrated and comprehensive way, including protecting the rights and interests of content providers, preventing illegal copying of contents, and managing billings and settlements. ●● If more than 2 PTP devices are connected, you can only use one at a time.
●● If the TV has no input during the time set in Auto Protection Time, the Screensaver will run. ●● The power-saving mode of some external hard disk drives may be released automatically when you connect them to the TV. ●● If you connect a USB device with a USB extension cable, the TV may not recognize the USB device or read the files on the device.
❑❑ Connecting to a PC through a network You can play pictures, music, and videos saved in your PC through a network connection in the AllShare mode. NN For more information on how to configure your TV and connect it to your network, see ‘Network Connection’. NN To view content located on your PC, you must have connected your TV and ◀ your PC to your LAN and downloaded and installed AllShare PC Software on your PC. NN We recommend you locate both your TV and PC in the same network subnet.
NN The following Smart Hub functions are not supported when you are playing media from a PC connected through a network: ●● The Background Music and Background Music Setting functions. ●● Sorting files by preference in the Photos, Music, and Videos folders. ●● The π (REW) or µ (FF) button while a movie is playing. NN Divx DRM, Multi-audio, embedded captions are not supported. ◀ NN Set your PC firewall program so that AllShare PC Software is a permitted program.
NN Depending on the Internet server, when you use Smart Hub through a network connection: ●● The sorting method may vary. ●● The Resume function, which resumes playing of a video, may not be supported. –– The Resume function does not support multiple users. (It memorizes only the point where the most recent user stopped playing a video.) ◀ ●● The l or r button may not work depending on the content information.
❑❑ Screen Display Move to the file you want to play using the u / d / l / r buttons, and then press the ENTERE or � (Play) button. The file is played. Device name: Displays the name of the connected device. ◀ File List Section: Displays files sorted according to your criteria.
■■ Videos Playing a Video 1. Press the l / r / u / d button to select the desired video in the file list. Play 1:02:15 / 2:04:10 Movie 1.avi 2. Press the ENTERE button or ∂ (Play) button. ●● The file name appears on the top with its ◀ playing time. ●● If video time information is unknown, the ●● The displayed image may differ depending on the model. playing time and progress bar are not displayed.
●● During video playback, you can search using the l and r buttons. ●● You can use the π (REW), µ (FF), Pause, Stop, and Play buttons on the bottom of your remote during playback. ●● Press the RETURN button to exit the movie NN In this mode, you can enjoy movie clips contained in a game, but you cannot play the game itself. ●● Supported Video Subtitle Formats (for language subtiles, etc.) ◀ Name File extension Format MPEG-4 time-based text .ttxt XML SAMI .smi HTML SubRip .
●● Supported Video Formats File Extension *.avi *.mkv Container AVI MKV ◀ *.asf *.wmv *.mp4 ASF ASF MP4 Video Codec Resolution Frame rate (fps) Bit rate (Mbps) Divx 3.11 / 4.x / 5.1 / 6.0 1920x1080 6 ~ 30 8 XviD 1920x1080 6 ~ 30 8 H.264 BP / MP / HP 1920x1080 6 ~ 30 25 MPEG4 SP / ASP 1920x1080 6 ~ 30 8 Motion JPEG 800x600 6 ~ 30 8 Divx 3.11 / 4.x / 5.1 / 6.0 1920x1080 6 ~ 30 8 XviD 1920x1080 6 ~ 30 8 H.
File Extension *.3gp 3GPP *.vro VRO VOB *.mpg *.mpeg ◀ Container *.ts *.tp *.trp PS TS Video Codec Resolution Frame rate (fps) Bit rate (Mbps) H.264 BP / MP / HP 1920x1080 6 ~ 30 25 MPEG4 SP / ASP 1920x1080 6 ~ 30 8 MPEG1 1920x1080 24 / 25 / 30 30 MPEG2 1920x1080 24 / 25 / 30 30 MPEG1 1920x1080 24 / 25 / 30 30 MPEG2 1920x1080 24 / 25 / 30 30 H.264 1920x1080 6 ~ 30 25 MPEG2 1920x1080 24 / 25 / 30 30 H.
Other Restrictions NN NOTE ●● Video content will not play, or not play correctly, if there is an error in the content or the container. ●● Sound or video may not work if the contents have a standard bitrate/frame rate above the compatible Frame/sec listed in the table above. ●● If the Index Table is in error, the Seek (Jump) function is not supported. ◀ ●● You may experience file stuttering while playing a video through a network connection.
Video Decoder Audio Decoder •• Supports up to H.264, Level 4.1 •• H.264 FMO / ASO / RS, VC1 SP / MP / AP L4 and AVCHD are not supported. •• Supports up to WMA 7, 8, 9 STD, 9 PRO •• WMA sampling rate 22050Hz mono is not supported. •• WMA Lossless, Voice Lossless, and Voice are •• For XVID, MPEG4 SP, ASP: not supported. −− Below 1280 x 720: 60 frame max −− Above 1280 x 720: 30 frame max •• GMC is not supported.
Using the Play Continuously Function (Resume Play) If you exit a movie when it is playing, you can play the movie later from the point where you stopped it. NN The Resume function does not support multiple users. (It will have only memorized the point where the most recent user stopped playing.) 1. Select the movie file you stopped and want to resume by pressing the l or r button. ◀ 2. Press the ∂ (Play) or ENTERE button. 3. Select Resume (Resume Play).
■■ Music Playing Music 1. Press the l / r / u / d button to select the desired music file in the file list. 2. Press the ENTERE button or ∂ (Play) button. ◀ ●● When the music is playing, you can search using the � (REW) and µ (FF) button. NN Smart Hub only displays files with MP3 file I Love You Ming Music_1 No Singer Music_2 No Singer Music_3 No Singe g r Love R&B 2011-01-01 1.
Creating My Playlist 1. On the Music screen in the Smart Hub menu, press the l / r / u / d button to select Edit Mode, and then press the ENTERE button. A check box appears to the left of the files. 2. Press the l / r / u / d button to select the tracks you want to add, and then press the ENTERE button. NN A check appears in the check box. ◀ 3. Repeat Step 2 to select additional tracks. NN To select all the files in the current page, select Select All at the top. 4.
5. Press the ENTERE button. The message “Selected items were added to My Playlist.” is displayed. 6. The newly created or updated playlist will be in the main Music page. Playing My Playlist Select the My Playlist folder and it will play automatically. Press the u or d button to play a different music file within the play list. ◀ NN To delete a file from My Playlist, select the recycle bin icon next to the file you want to delete by using the direction buttons, and then press ENTERE.
Playing Selected Music Files 1. On the Music screen in the Smart Hub menu, press the l / r / u / d button to select Edit Mode on the far right side of the screen,, and then press the ENTERE button. 2. Press the l / r / u / d button to select the desired music file in the file list, and then ENTERE button. NN NOTE ◀ ●● The c mark appears to the left of the selected files. 3. Repeat Step 2 to select additional tracks. ●● To select all the files in the current page, select Select All at the top.
■■ Photos Viewing a Photo (or Slide Show) 1. Press the l / r / u / d button to select the desired file in the file list. Normal Friends.jpg 1024 X 768 2011/01/03 2. Press the ENTERE button. ●● To view files manually, one at a time, press ◀ the left or right arrow buttons. ●● The displayed image may differ depending on the model.
●● To start the slide show, press the ENTERE button when the file you selected is displayed. ●● During the slide show, all files in the file list are displayed in order, starting from the file you selected. NN When you press the ∂ (Play) button in the file list, the slide show will start immediately. NN During a Slide show, press the TOOLS button to access additional functions such ◀ as Slide Show Speed, Background Music, Zoom, and Rotate.
NN The Background Music (BGM) Mode cannot be changed until the BGM has finished loading. NN You can use the Pause, Stop, and Play buttons on the bottom of your remote during a slide show. NN When you press the Stop or Return button, the slide show stops and the main photo screen re-appears.
❑❑ Smart Hub - Additional Functions Sorting the file lists To sort files in the file lists, select the (Sorting) icon in the top right of the screen by using the l / r / u / d button. Then, press the ENTERE button. The checks below indicate which media the sort criteria apply to. Sort Criteria ◀ Operations Videos Music Photos Folder View Displays the whole folder. You can view the file name and thumbnail by selecting the folder.
Sort Criteria Operations Videos Music Artist Sorts the music file by artist in alphabetical order. > Album Sorts the music file by album in alphabetical order. > Genre Sorts music files by the genre. > Monthly Sorts and shows photo files by month.
Videos/Music/Photos Play Option menu When playing video, or photo files, you can press the TOOLS button to display an Options menu. Below are a series of tables listing the options available and the media each option applies to. Option Name ◀ Operation Videos Music Photos > > > List Return to the file list. Previous / Next Go to previous / next photo file. Shuffle You can play the music sequentially or randomly. Resume You can restart a movie file from where you stopped it.
Option Name ◀ Operation Videos Time Search You can search the movie using l and r buttons at intervals of 1 minute. > Subtitle You can view a subtitle. You can select a specific language if the subtitle file contains multiple languages. > Repeat Mode You can play movie and music files repeatedly. > Picture Size You can adjust the picture size to your preference. > Picture Mode You can change the Picture Mode. > Sound Mode You can change the Sound Mode.
Option Name ◀ Operation Videos Music Photos Start Slide Show / Stop Slide Show You can start or stop a slide show. Alternatively, the � or � button on the remote. > Slide Show Speed You can select the slide show speed during the slide show. Alternatively, the � or µ button on the remote. > Background Music On / Off You can start or stop background music. > Background Music Setting You can set and select background music when watching a photo file or slide show.
❑❑ Using Samsung Apps ■■ Samsung Apps Samsung Apps is a store where you can download applications to use on Samsung TV/AV equipment. You can enjoy a variety of contents such as videos, music, photos, games, useful information etc. using the downloaded applications. ◀ New applications are added regularly.
NN Using the colored buttons with Samsung Apps. ●● a Red (Login): To log in to the Internet service. What’s New? What’s New? Video Game ●● b Green (List View / Thumbnail View): To toggle the view between List and Thumbnail. Sports Lifestyle Accu Weather TV store Test User001 World Clock TV store Test User002 Twitter Information TV store Test User003 Other Facebook My Account Help 1/6 Welcome to Samsung Apps! More apps are in store for you to enjoy.
Using the Samsung Apps by category The following categories are available: ●● What’s New?: Displays newly registered applications. ●● Video: Displays apps that provide video media such as movies, TV shows and short length videos. ●● Game: Displays various game apps such as sudoku and chess. ●● Sports: Displays apps that provide sports content such as game results, images ◀ ▶ and short length video.
●● Information: Includes apps that provide information content such as news, financial information, stock quotes, weather, etc. ●● Other: Includes other miscellaneous apps and services. ●● My Account: Displays the application list and your cyber cash balance. NN Starting in the middle of 2010 (US and Korea only), you can purchase cyber- cash that you can use to buy applications through tv.samsung.com. ●● Help: If you have questions about Smart Hub, check this section first.
■■ Social TV for PDP 6450 Series and above (May not be available, depending on your country.) ◀ Share your TV viewing experience with your friends via social networking services (SNS). Using the Social TV function provided by the Smart Hub, you can use an SNS function such as Twitter, Facebook or Google Talk while watching TV in the same way you use it on a PC. For detailed information about using a service, refer to the corresponding website.
1. To open Social TV, press the l / r / u / d buttons to select Social TV, and then press the ENTERE button. 2. Enjoy your social network service through Social TV. Using the colored and function buttons with Social TV ●● a Red (Log in / Logout): To log into or logout of the Smart Hub account. ●● b Green (Refresh): Refresh the application. ◀ ●● { Yellow (Write Comment): Displays the Comment screen. NN The function for this button may change depending on the service.
■■ Search for PDP 6450 Series and above (May not be available, depending on your country.) Easily search for and access content from diverse sources (e.g. applications, Your Video, AllShare) ◀ ●● Usable while using SMART HUB ●● For easy access, use the SEARCH button on the remote control. ●● For detailed instructions to use search function, please visit www.samsung. com.
1. To open Search, press the l / r / u / d buttons to select Search, and then press the ENTERE button. 2. If you want to input a search term directly, press the ENTERE button. A keypad screen appears. Enter the search term using the remote control. NN If you want to select a category, press the d button. You can select a category to search.
■■ Your Video for PDP 6450 Series and above (May not be available, depending on your country.) Provides recommendations for videos based on your tastes. ●● Lets you see movie recommendations based on your previous preferences. ◀ ●● Lets you select a movie, displays a list of VOD (Video on Demand) providers that have the movie, and then lets you choose a provider for streaming. (Streaming is unavailable in some areas.) ●● For instructions to use Your Video, please visit www.samsung.com.
Your Video: Personalize your movie-watching with a customized video on demand (VOD) recommendation service. Most Searched: You can search for a video by selecting a key word in the key word list. The key word list displays words you frequently use for searches. Top Application: You can search top video applications and services for a video. Search History: You can search for a video by selecting a keyword in the History list.
[Legal Statement] Due to the various capabilities of products featuring the Samsung Smart Hub Content Service, as well as limitations in the available content, certain features, applications, and services may not be available on all devices or in all territories. ◀ Some features on Smart Hub may also require additional peripheral devices or membership fees that are sold separately. Please visit http://www.samsung. com for more information on specific device information and content availability.
❑❑ Troubleshooting for SMART HUB ◀ Problem Possible Solution Some application contents only appear in English. How can I change the language? The Application content language may be different from the application user interface language. Some application services do not work. Check with the service provider. When a network error occurs, I can only use the setting menu.
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❑❑ AllShare™ AllShare™ connects your TV and compatible Samsung mobile phones / devices through a network. On your TV, you can view call arrivals and SMS messages, and received by your mobile phones. In addition, you can play media contents including videos, photos, and music saved on your mobile phones or the other devices (such as your PC) by controlling them on the TV via the network. Additionally, you can use your TV for browsing web pages on your mobile phones. NN For more information, visit “www.
NN If your Samsung TV connects to a non-Samsung DLNA server, a compatibility issue may occur during video playback. NN By connecting your Samsung TV to a network via AllShare™, you can use Samsung’s original functions as follows: –– Playback of various video formats (DivX,XVID, MP4, 3GPP, AVI, ASF, MKV, etc.
❑❑ Setting Up AllShare™ OO MENU → Network → AllShare Settings → ENTERE ■■ AllShare Settings ●● Media (On / Off): Enables or disables the media function. When the media function is on, you can control Media contents play using mobile phones or other devices that support DLNA DMC. AllShare Settings Media ◀ ▶ ●● The displayed image may differ depending on the model.
■■ Media Shows a list of mobile phones or connected devices which have been set up to use the Media function with this TV. NN The Media function is available in all devices which support DLNA DMC. ●● Allowed / Denied: Allows/Blocks the devices. ●● Delete: Deletes the devices from the list. NN This function only deletes the name of the device from the list. If the deleted ◀ device is turned on or tries to connect to the TV, it may appear on the list again.
Using the Media Function An alarm window appears informing you that media contents (videos, photos, music) sent from a mobile phone will be displayed on your TV. The contents are played automatically 3 seconds after the alarm window appears. If you press the RETURN or EXIT button when the alarm window appears, the media contents are not played. NN NOTE ●● The first time a device accesses your TV through the media function, a warning ◀ popup window appears. Press the ENTERE button to select Allow.
●● To turn off media contents transmissions from a mobile phone, set Media to Off in the AllShare Settings. ●● Contents may not play on your TV depending on their resolution and format. ●● The ENTERE and l / r buttons may not work depending on the type of media content. ●● Using the mobile device, you can control the media play. For details, refer to each mobile’s user’s guide.
❑❑ Anynet+(HDMI-CEC) ■■ What is Anynet+? t 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. NN NOTE ◀ ●● You can only control Anynet+ devices using the TV’s remote control, not the buttons on the TV.
●● For instructions explaining how to connect Anynet+ external devices, refer to the device’s user manual You must connect an Anynet+ device using an HDMI cable. Some HDMI cables may not support Anynet+ functions. ●● Anynet+ works when the AV device supporting Anynet+ is in the standby or on status. ●● Anynet+ supports up to 12 AV devices in total. Note that you can connect up to 3 devices of the same type.
●● However, you can connect only one Anynet+ Home Theater. To connect an Anynet+ Home Theate, connect the Home Theater to the TV using an HDMI cable then: –– To hear sound from the Home Theater’s Front, Left and Right speakers and the subwoofer only, connect a Digital Optical cable between the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) jack on your TV and the Digital Audio Input on the Home Theater. –– To hear 5.1 channel audio, connect HDMI cables to your Anynet+ DVD player, ◀ satellite box, etc.
Anynet+ Menu The Anynet+ menu changes depending on the type and status of the Anynet+ devices connected to the TV. Anynet+ Menu View TV Device List ◀ Description Changes Anynet+ mode to TV broadcast mode. Shows the Anynet+ device list. (device_name) MENU Shows the connected device menus. E.g. if a DVD player recorder is connected, the disc menu of the DVD player recorder will appear. (device_name) Tools Shows the tools menu of the connected device. E.g.
❑❑ Setting Up Anynet+ OO MENUm → System → Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) → ENTERE ■■ Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) (Off / On) To use the Anynet+ Function, Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) must be set to On. NN When the Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) function is disabled, all the Anynet+ related operations are deactivated. ◀ ■■ Auto Turn Off (No / Yes) ▶ Set an Anynet+ Device to turn off automatically when the TV is turned off. NN If Auto Turn Off is set to Yes, running external devices will turn off at the same time as the TV powers off.
❑❑ Switching between Anynet+ Devices 1. Press the TOOLS button, select Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC), and then press ENTERE. 2. Select Device List, and then press the ENTERE button. NN If you cannot find a device you want, select Refresh to refresh the list. 3. Select a device, and then press the ENTERE button. You can switch to the selected device. ◀ NN The Device List menu appears only when you set Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) to On in the System menu. ●● Switching to the selected device may take up to 2 minutes.
❑❑ Listening through a Receiver You can listen to sound through a receiver (i.e Home Theater) instead of the TV Speaker. 1. Select Receiver and set to On. 2. Press the EXIT button to exit. NN If your receiver supports audio only, it may not appear in the device list. NN 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. NN When the receiver (i.
❑❑ Troubleshooting for Anynet+ Problem Anynet+ does not work. Possible Solution •• Check if the device is an Anynet+ device. The Anynet+ system supports Anynet+ devices only. •• •• •• •• ◀ You can connect only one receiver (home theater). Check if the Anynet+ device power cord is properly connected. Check the Anynet+ device’s Video/Audio/HDMI cable connections. Check whether Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) is set to On in the Anynet+ setup menu. •• Check whether the TV remote control is in TV mode.
I want to start Anynet+. •• Check if the Anynet+ device is properly connected to the TV and check if the Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) is set to On in the Anynet+ Setup menu. •• Press the TOOLS button to display the Anynet+ menu and select a menu you want. I want to exit Anynet+. •• Select View TV in the Anynet+ menu. •• Press the SOURCE button on the TV remote control and select a non- Anynet+ device. ◀ The message “Connecting to Anynet+ device...” appears on the screen.
The connected device is not displayed. •• Check whether or not the device supports Anynet+ functions. •• Check whether or not the HDMI cable is properly connected. •• Check whether Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) is set to On in the Anynet+ setup menu. •• Search Anynet+ devices again. •• Anynet+ requires an HDMI connection. Make sure the device is connected to your TV with an HDMI cable. •• Some HDMI cables may not support Anynet+ functions.
Other Information Menu ❑❑ TroubleShooting If your TV seems to have a problem, first review this list of issues and solutions. If none of these troubleshooting tips apply, please visit “www. samsung.com,” and then click on Support, or contact the Samsung call center. Issues Solutions and Explanations Picture Quality •• First, perform the Picture Test and to see if your TV is properly displaying the test image.
Issues Solutions and Explanations The TV image does not look as good as it did in the store. •• Store displays are all tuned to digital, HD (high definition) channels •• If you have an analog cable/set top box, upgrade to a digital set top box. Use HDMI or Component cables to deliver HD (high definition) picture quality. •• Cable/Satellite subscribers: Try HD channels from the channel line up. •• Air/Cable Antenna connection: Try HD channels after performing an Auto program.
Issues Solutions and Explanations The picture is distorted: macro block error, small block, dots, pixelization •• The compression of video contents may cause picture distortion especially in fast moving pictures such as sports and action movies. •• A weak or bad quality signal can cause picture distortion. This is not a TV issue. •• Mobile phones used close to the TV (within 3.3 ft) may cause noise in the picture on analog and digital channels. Color is wrong or missing.
Issues Solutions and Explanations There is a dotted line on the edge of the screen. •• If the picture size is set to Screen Fit, change it to 16:9. •• Change the cable/satellite box resolution. •• If you are using an AV composite input, connect the video cable (yellow) The picture is black and white. to the Green jack of Component Input 1 on the TV. When changing channels, the picture freezes or is distorted or delayed. •• If the TV is connected to a cable box, try to reset the box.
Issues Solutions and Explanations 3D for PDP TV The 3D Active Glasses are not working correctly •• Make sure the glasses are turned on. •• The 3D Active Glasses may not work properly if there is any other 3D product or electronic devices turned on near the glasses or TV. •• If there is a problem, keep other electronic devices as far away as possible from the 3D Active Glasses. ◀ The screen seems to flicker slightly when you watch 3D images..
Issues Solutions and Explanations The batteries in the 3D glasses don’t last •• Turn off 3D glasses while not using them. If you leave 3D glasses on, Sound Problem •• First, perform the Sound Test to determine if your TV audio is operating battery lifespan is shortened properly. •• Go to MENU - Support - Self Diagnosis - Sound Test) •• If the audio is OK, the sound problem may caused by the source or signal. ◀ There is no sound or the sound is too low at maximum volume.
Issues Solutions and Explanations The picture is good but there is no sound. •• Set the Speaker Select option to TV Speaker in the Sound menu. •• If you are using an external device, check the device’s audio output option. (Ex. You may need to change your cable box’s audio option to HDMI if you have the box connected to your TV using an HDMI cable.) •• If you are using an external device, check the device’s audio output option (Ex.
Issues Solutions and Explanations The speakers are making an inappropriate noise. •• Check cable connections. Make sure a video cable is not connected to an audio input. •• For antenna or Cable connections, check the signal information. A low signal level may cause sound distortion. •• Perform the Sound Test as explained on a previous page. No Picture, No Video The TV turns off automatically. ◀ •• Ensure the Sleep Timer is set to Off in the System menu.
Issues Solutions and Explanations RF (Cable/Antenna) Connection The TV is not receiving all channels. •• Make sure the coaxial cable is connected securely. •• Run Auto Program to add available channels to the channel list. Go to MENU - Channel - Auto Program then select Auto and make sure to select the correct Cable TV signal type. There are 3 options, STD, HRC and IRC. Most cable systems use STD. No caption on digital channels. •• Verify the antenna is positioned correctly.
Issues Solutions and Explanations PC Connection ◀ A “Mode Not Supported” message appears. •• Set your PC’s output resolution so it matches a resolution supported by “PC” is always shown on the source list, even if a PC is not connected. •• This is normal. “PC” is always shown in the source list, regardless of The video is OK but there is no audio. •• If you are using an HDMI connection, check the audio output setting on the TV. whether a PC is connected. your PC.
Issues Solutions and Explanations Others Purple/green rolling horizontal bars and buzzing noise from the TV speakers with a Component cable connection. •• Remove the left and right audio connections from the set-top-box. If the Plasma TV is making humming noise. for PDP TV •• Plasma TVs typically make a soft humming sound. This is normal. It’s buzzing stops, this indicates that the set-top-box has a grounding issue. Replace the Component video cables with an HDMI connection.
Issues Solutions and Explanations The picture won’t display in full screen. •• HD channels will have black bars on either side of the screen when displaying up scaled SD (4:3) contents. •• Black bars will appear on the top and bottom of the screen when you watch movies that have aspect ratios different from your TV. •• Adjust the picture size options on your external device or the TV to full screen. Image Retention (Burn In) Issue. for PDP TV ◀ A “Mode Not Supported” message appears.
Issues Solutions and Explanations Caption on TV menu is greyed out. •• You cannot select Caption menu if youhave selected a source There is a plastic smell from the TV. ◀ connected to the TV via HDMI or Component. •• The external device’s Capton function must also be activated. •• This smell is normal and will dissipate over time. The TV Signal Information is unavailable in the Self Diagnosis menu.
◀ Issues Solutions and Explanations Your settings are lost after 30 minutes or every time the TV is turned off. •• If the TV is in the Store Demo mode, it will reset audio and picture You have intermittent loss of audio or video. •• Check the cable connections and reconnect them. •• Loss of audio or video can be caused by using overly rigid or thick settings every 30 minutes. Change the settings from Store Demo mode to Home Use mode using the Plug & Play procedure.
Issues Solutions and Explanations The PIP menu is not available. •• PIP functionality is only available when you are using an HDMI, PC, or Component source. POP (TV’s internal banner ad) appears on the screen. •• Select Home Use under Plug & Play mode. For details, refer to Plug & Play Feature.
❑❑ Anti-theft Kensington Lock A Kenisngton Lock is a device you can use to physically fix your TV in place when using it in a public place. You wrap the Kensington Lock’s cable around a large, immobile object and then attach the lock to the Kensington slot on the back of the TV. ◀ 1 The appearance and locking method may differ from the illustration below depending on the manufacturer. Refer to the manual provided with the Kensington Lock for additional information on proper use.
To lock the product, follow these steps: 1. Wrap the Kensington Lock cable around a large, stationary object such as desk or chair. 2. Slide the end of the cable with the lock attached through the looped end of the Kensington Lock cable. 3. Insert the locking device into the Kensington slot on the product 1. 4. Lock the lock. ◀ NN These are general instructions. For exact instructions, see the User manual supplied with the locking device. NN The locking device has to be purchased separately.
❑❑ License TheaterSound, SRS and the symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. TheaterSound technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. ◀ Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #’s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,487,535 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS and the Symbol are registered trademarks. & DTS 2.
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