Quick Setup Guide
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Samsung TV.
Read this setup guide to get your TV up and running quickly.
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Step 1
: Install the Stand
Follow the steps below to connect the TV to the stand. (50 inch model only)
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NOTE
x
Make sure to distinguish between the front and back of the Stand and
Guide Stand when assembling them.
x
Make sure that at least two persons lift and move the PDP TV.
x
Stand the product up and fasten the screws. If you fasten the screws with
the PDP TV placed down, it may lean to one side.
Screws (M4 X L12)
Guide Stand
Stand
1
Connect the Guide Stand to the
Stand using five screws (M4 X L12)
Rear
as shown.
2
3
With your TV upright, connect the
Fasten two screws (M4 X L10) at
TV to the Stand.
position 1, and then fasten three
screws (M4 X L10) at position 2.
Screws (M4 X L10)
2
Rear
1
Step 2
: Install the Batteries into the Remote
To install batteries into your remote control,
follow these steps:
1. Lift the cover on the back of the remote
upward as shown in the figure to the
right.
2. Install two AAA batteries.
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Make sure to match the + and -
ends of the batteries to the diagram in the battery compartment.
3. Replace the cover.
Step 3
: Connect Power and Antenna or Cable
VHF/UHF Antenna
Connect Ant In to
Antenna Cable
(Not Supplied)
• Wall cable jack
• VHF/UHF Antenna
• Cable or Satellite box
or
Ant or Cable Out
Use a 75 ohm (round) cable.
Step 4
: Connect External Devices
Connecting an AV device (DVD/Blu-ray player, cable/satellite box, etc.)
Use one of the connections below to connect your
TV to an external A/V device.
We recommend using HDMI for the highest picture
quality.
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When connecting to
AV
IN, the color of the
AV IN [Y/VIDEO]
jack (green) will not match the
video cable (yellow).
Top view
Lowest Quality Connection
Audio/Video connection (480i only)
Using an Audio/Video Cable
Front
Audio Cable (Not Supplied)
AUDIO OUT
Rear
Video Cable (Not Supplied)
VIDEO OUT
Step 5
: Run Plug & Play
When you turn on your TV for the first time, it automatically launches the Plug &
Play function. With Plug & Play, you can select the On Screen Display language, set
the clock mode, and launch the TV's channel memorizing process.
It also displays connection instructions similar to those in this guide.
To navigate while Plug & Play is running, press the Up, Down, Left or Right arrow
buttons on your remote. To make a selection, press the ENTERE button.
To skip a screen, press the
MENU
button. To turn on your TV, press the
button on the remote or on the TV. To run Plug & Play, follow these steps:
1
Using your remote control,
select the language for the On
Select Language of the OSD.
Screen Display (OSD), and then
press the ENTERE button.
Menu Language
2
Select Home Use, and then
press the ENTERE button.
If you select Store Demo, the TV will reset your picture and audio settings
every 30 minutes.
3
Select Antenna Source and Channel Source. If Antenna Source is
Cable or Auto, you must select Channel Source to same type as your
cable system type. After selecting source, select Search; then press the
ENTERE button on your remote.
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Most cable systems are Standard (STD) systems, If you are not sure
about what kind of cable system you have, contact your cable company.
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If your TV is attached to a cable or satellite box, skip Steps 3 through 5.
After Plug & Play is complete, set your TV to Channel 3 or 4, according
to the directions for your cable or satellite box.
4
The TV memorizes the available channels. This process can take up to 45
minutes.
5
After the TV has memorized the channels, choose the Clock Mode. Select
Auto if you have a digital channel in your area. Select Manual if you don't, or
if you have a cable or satellite box. When done, press the ENTERE button.
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If you select Manual, the clock setting screen appears.
HDMI Cable (Not Supplied)
HDMI to DVI Cable (Not Supplied)
Audio Cable (Not Supplied)
Component Cable (Not Supplied)
DVD, Blu-ray player, cable box,
STB satellite receiver, VCR
Audio Cable (Not Supplied)
Device
6
Select the Daylight savings time setting: Off or On, and then press the
ENTERE button.
7
Select the time zone in which you live, and then press the ENTERE button.
8
After the time zone screen, The connection method for best HD screen
quality is displayed. Press the Right arrow button on your remote to view
each screen in succession. Press the Blue button to skip this section.
POWER
9
The Enjoy your TV. screen appears. Then press the ENTERE button.
Plug & Play
Changing the Screen Size
English
Your TV has several screen size options, each designed to work best with specific
Español
:
types of video input. If you have a cable box or satellite receiver, it may have its own
Français
set of screen sizes as well.
U Move E Enter
To change the screen size, press the
P.SIZE
you press it, your TV displays the current setting. Thereafter, each time you press
the
P.SIZE
button, you change the size of the picture on the screen.
The following sizes are available:
16:9 Widescreen
4:3 Standard screen
Zoom 1
Zoom 2
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Screen Fit: Displays the full image without any cut-off when HDMI (720p /
1080i / 1080p) or Component (1080i / 1080p) signals are inputted.
Connecting an audio device (Home Theater, etc.)
Connect your TV to your Home Theater or other
audio device to enjoy enhanced Sound quality.
Best Connection
HD connection (up to 1080p)
Using an HDMI Cable
HDMI OUT
DVD, Blu-ray player, HD cable box,
HD STB (Set-Top-Box) satellite
receiver
Device
Very Good Connection
HD connection (up to 1080p)
Connecting a PC
Using an HDMI to DVI Cable
Connect your TV to a PC to use it as a Monitor.
DVI OUT
Device
AUDIO OUT
Good Connection
Component connection (up to 1080p)
Using a Component Cable
DVD, Blu-ray player, cable box,
COMPONENT OUT
STB satellite receiver, VCR
D-Sub Cable (Not Supplied)
Device
AUDIO OUT
Changing the Picture Mode
Your TV has four preset Picture Modes with factory adjusted settings, each
designed to give you an excellent picture under specific conditions.
The Picture Modes are listed and described in the table below:
Mode
Description
Dynamic
Brightens picture. For a vibrant, enhanced image in brightly lit or
sunny room.
Standard
For a bright, detailed picture in a normally lit room.
Relax
For a comfortable, easy-on-the-eyes picture in a normally lit room.
Movie
For a studio quality cinema picture in a dimly lit or dark room.
CAL-NIGHT
Selects a custom calibrated picture for lights off theater experience.
CAL-DAY
Selects a custom calibrated picture for daylight viewing.
To change the Picture Mode, follow these steps:
1. Turn on your TV, press the
button on your remote. The first time
The Tools menu appears.
2. Using the ▲ or ▼ on your remote, select Picture Mode.
3. On the Picture Mode menu, use the ◄ or ► button on your remote to select
the Picture Mode you want.
4. Press the
EXIT
button to exit the menu.
Setting the Clock
Wide Fit
Before you can use your TV's On/Off Timer, you must set the clock. To set the
clock, follow these steps:
1. Turn on your TV, press the
Time.
2. Select Clock Mode, and then press the ENTERE button.
Screen Fit
3. Choose Auto or Manual.
x
If you select Auto, the current time will be set automatically using the time
from a digital channel.
x
If you select Manual, you can set the Month, Day, Year, Hour, Minute
and am/pm directly by pressing up, down, left and right arrow button on
your remote.
4. Press the
RETURN
Analog Audio connection
Using an Audio Cable
Amplifier / DVD home theater
AUDIO IN
Audio Cable (Not Supplied)
Digital Audio connection
Using an Optical Cable
Digital Audio System
Optical Cable (Not Supplied)
OPTICAL
HD connection
HDMI to DVI Cable
(Not Supplied)
Using an HDMI to DVI Cable
DVI OUT
AUDIO OUT
Audio Cable (Not Supplied)
Using a D-Sub Cable
Audio Cable (Not Supplied)
AUDIO OUT
PC OUT
TOOLS
button on your remote.
button on your remote, then select Setup →
MENU
button on your remote when done.