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  • Page 1 If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center. Comuníquese con SAMSUNG WORLDWIDE Si desea formular alguna pregunta o comentario en relación con los productos de Samsung, comuníquese con el centro de atención al cliente de SAMSUNG.
  • Page 2 United States, for the warranty period originally specified, and to the Original Purchaser only. The above described warranty repairs must be performed by a SAMSUNG Authorized Service Center. Along with this Statement, the Original Limited Warranty Statement and a dated Bill of Sale as Proof of Purchase must be presented to the Service Center. Transportation to and from the Service Center is the responsibility of the purchaser.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents getting started Advanced Features List of Features ............4 Network Connection ..........23 Connecting to a Wired Network Accessories .............. 4 Connecting to a Wireless Network Installing the LCD TV Stand ........4 Media Play .............. 29 Viewing the Control Panel .........
  • Page 4: Getting Started

    Getting Started List of Features Excellent Digital Interface & Networking: With a built-in HD digital tuner, nonsubscription HD broadcasts can be viewed without a cable box / STB (Set-Top-Box) satellite receiver. Media Play : Allows you to play music files, pictures, and movies saved on a USB device. (P. 29) Allshare : Allows you to configure a mobile message server media render.
  • Page 5: Viewing The Control Panel

    Bottom View ✎ Make sure to distinguish between the front and back of the Stand and Guide Stand when assembling them. ✎ Make sure that at least two persons lift and move the LCD TV. ✎ Stand the product up and fasten the screws. If you fasten the screws with the LCD TV placed down, it may lean to one side.
  • Page 6: Viewing The Remote Control

    Use these buttons in Media Play and P.MODE: Selects picture mode. (P. 14) Anynet+ modes. P.sIZE: Choose the picture size. (P. 15) (�: controls recording on Samsung CC: Controls the caption decoder. (P. 20) recorders with the Anynet+ feature) Installing batteries (Battery size: AAA) ✎...
  • Page 7: Connecting To An Antenna

    Connecting to an Antenna When the TV is initially powered on, basic settings proceed automatically. ✎ Connecting the power cord and antenna. VHF/UHF Antenna Cable ANT OUT Power Input R-AUDIO-L Plug & Play (Initial Setup) When the TV is initially powered on, a sequence of on-screen prompts will assist in configuring basic settings. Press the POWERP button.
  • Page 8: Connections

    Connections Connections Connecting to an AV Device Using an hDMI / DVI Cable: hD connection (up to 1080p) We recommend using the HDMI connection for the best quality HD picture. Available devices: DVD, Blu-ray player, HD cable box, HD satellite receiver (STB). BD/DVD player/ Device HD cable/Sat.
  • Page 9: Connecting To An Audio Device

    Connecting to an Audio Device Using an Optical (Digital) or Audio (Analog) Cable Connection Available devices: Digital Audio System, Amplifier, Home Theater Home Theater AUDIO IN R-AUDIO-L Digital audio system OPTICAL Red White ✎ DIgITAl AUDIO OUT (OPTICAl) When a Digital Audio System is connected to the DIgITAl AUDIO OUT (OPTICAl) jack, decrease the volume of both the TV and the system.
  • Page 10 Connections Display Modes (D-sub and hDMI/DVI Input) Optimal resolution is 1920X1080@60Hz. Mode Resolution Horizontal Frequency (KHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) Pixel Clock Frequency (MHz) Sync Polarity (H / V) 640 x 350 31.469 70.086 25.175 720 x 400 31.469 70.087 28.322 640 x 480 35.000 66.667...
  • Page 11: Changing The Input Source

    SLEEP P.MODE P.SIZE Changing the Input source Edit name m → Input → Edit name → EnTERE MEnU source list VCR / DVD / Cable sTB / satellite sTB / PVR sTB / ■ AV Receiver / game / Camcorder / PC / DVI PC / m →...
  • Page 12: Channel Menu

    Basic Features SLEEP Channel Menu Using Favorite Channels ¦ m → Channel → Channel list → EnTERE MEnU seeing Channels ¦ Add to Favorite / Delete from Favorite Channel list Set channels you watch frequently as m → Channel → Channel list → EnTERE MEnU FAV.CH Favorites.
  • Page 13: Editing Channels

    how to stop Auto Programming Timer Viewing : You can set a desired channel to be ■ displayed automatically at the set time; even when you 1. Press the EnTERE button. are watching another channel. Set the current time first 2.
  • Page 14: Picture Menu

    Energy saving (Off / low / Medium / high / Picture ■ (If not, contact your computer manufacturer or Samsung Off / Auto): This adjust the brightness of the TV in order Dealer.) to reduce power consumption.
  • Page 15: Changing The Picture Options

    : Normal POWER (available in standard / Movie mode) Film Mode : Off CHLIST Compared to previous models, new Samsung TVs have INFO Auto Protection Time : 2 hours more precise pictures. ✎ In PC mode, you can only make changes to...
  • Page 16: Sound Menu

    SLEEP Basic Features Picture Reset (OK / Cancel) After selecting screen Fit in HDMI (1080i/1080p) or Component (1080i/1080p) mode, you may need to Resets your current picture mode to its default settings. center the picture: 1. Press the ◄ or ► button to select Position. Sound Menu 2.
  • Page 17: Setup Menu

    POWER SLEEP P.MODE P.SIZE CHLIST Dialog Clarity (Off / On) sPDIF Output INFO (standard sound mode only) SPDIF (Sony Philips Digital Interface) is used to provide digital sound, reducing interference going to speakers and various Dialog Clarity emphasizes voice while maintaining the digital devices such as a DVD player.
  • Page 18: Using The Sleep Timer

    Basic Features Clock set: Set the Month, Day, Year, hour, Minute Channel (when the source is set to TV): Select the and am/pm. desired channel. ✎ Available only when Clock Mode is set to Contents (when the source is set to UsB): Select a Manual.
  • Page 19 TV Parental guidelines: You can block TV programs Canadian French: You can block TV programs depending on their rating. This function allows you to depending on their French Canadian rating. control what your children are watching. – : General / 8 ans+: Programming generally –...
  • Page 20: Other Features

    Basic Features POWER CHLIST how to watch a restricted channel Background Color: Options include Default, White, INFO Black, Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Magenta and Cyan. If the TV is tuned to a restricted channel, the V-Chip You can change the background color of the caption. will block it.
  • Page 21: Picture In Picture (Pip)

    When no sound is output from the TV because the noise in the test pattern, select Yes. There may be a MUTE button has been pressed. problem with the TV. Contact Samsung’s Call Center for – When no sound is output from the TV because the assistance (1-800-SAMSUNG).
  • Page 22 Network Setup, refer to connection or downloading the latest firmware from “www. the “Network Connection” instructions. samsung.com,” to a USB memory device. ✎ If the Internet connection does not operate Current Version - the software already installed in the TV.
  • Page 23: Advanced Features

    Advanced Features Network Connection You can set up your TV so that it can access the Internet through your local area network (LAN) using a wired or wireless connection. Connecting to a Wired network ¦ You can attach your TV to your LAN using cable in three ways: 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 Cat 5 cable.
  • Page 24 Advanced Features network setup (Auto) network setup (Manual) Use the Automatic network setup when connecting your Use the Manual network setup when connecting your TV to TV to a network that supports DHCP. To set up your TV’s a network that requires a Static IP address. cable network connection automatically, follow these steps: getting the network Connection Values how to set up automatically...
  • Page 25: Connecting To A Wireless Network

    ¦ To connect your TV to your network wireless, you need a wireless router or modem and a Samsung Wireless LAN Adapter (WIS09ABGN, WIS09ABGN2, WIS10ABGN) , which you connect to your TV’s back or side panel USB jack. See the illustration below.
  • Page 26 Adapter. your wireless network. If you use this method of setting up 3. Attach the Samsung Wireless LAN Adapter to the back of the network connection, and have a Security Key for your the TV near the top, using double-sided adhesive tape.
  • Page 27 EnTERE button. The network function You can connect to a mobile device without an access point searches for available wireless networks. When done, it through the “Samsung Wireless LAN Adapter” by using a displays a list of the available networks. peer to peer network.
  • Page 28 Internet service provider, 2. Press the ▼ button to select Internet Protocol setup, please contact Samsung Electronics at 1-800-SAMSUNG. and then press EnTERE button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Manual, and then press EnTERE button.
  • Page 29: Media Play

    PC IP addresses should be the same and only the last part (the host address) should be changed. (e.g. IP Address: 123.456.789.**) 2. Using a LAN cable, connect between the external modem and the PC onto which the Samsung PC Share Manager program will be installed.
  • Page 30 ✎ The Divx DRM, Multi-audio, embedded caption does not supported. ✎ Samsung PC Share manager should be permitted by the firewall program on your PC. ✎ When you use Media Play mode through a network connection, According to functions of the provided server: The sorting method may vary.
  • Page 31: Screen Display

    screen Display ¦ Move to the desired file using the up/down/right/left buttons and then press the EnTERE or � (Play) button. The file is played. ✎ Supports the View Devices and Contents Mode in Media Play homepage. Information: Videos /Movie 01.avi Page You can ascertain the selected file name and the number of...
  • Page 32 Advanced Features Supported Video Formats Frame rate Bit rate File Extention Container Video Codec Resolution Audio Codec (fps) (Mbps ) Divx 3.11 / 4.x / 5.1 / 6.0 1920x1080 6 ~ 30 XviD 1920x1080 6 ~ 30 *.avi MP3 / AC3 / LPCM / *.mkv ADPCM / DTS Core H.264 BP / MP / HP...
  • Page 33 Playing movie continuously (Resume Play) If you exit the playing movie function, the movie can be played later from the point where it was stopped. 1. Select the movie file you want to play continuously by pressing the ◄ or ► button to select it from the file list section. 00:04:03 / 00:07:38 Movie 01.avi 2.
  • Page 34: Playing Multiple Files

    Advanced Features Playing Multiple Files ¦ Playing selected video/music/photo files 1. Press the Yellow button in the file list to select the desired file. Videos 2 files selected Page /Movie 01.avi 2. Repeat the above operation to select multiple files. ✎...
  • Page 35 Videos/Music/Photos Play Option menu During playing a file, press the TOOls button. Category Operation Videos Music Photos Title You can move the other file directly. Repeat Mode You can play movie and music files repeatedly. Picture size You can adjust the picture size to your preference. (Mode1 / Mode2 / Original) Picture setting...
  • Page 36: Anynet

    Anynet+ is a function that enables you to control all connected Samsung devices that support Anynet+ with your Samsung TV’s remote. The Anynet+ system can be used only with Samsung devices that have the Anynet+ feature. To be sure your Samsung device has this feature, check if there is an Anynet+ logo on it.
  • Page 37: Setting Up Anynet

    Make sure to switch to an Anynet+ device by using the Device list. Recording ¦ You can make a recording of a TV Program using a Samsung recorder. 1. Select Recording. ✎ When there are more than two recording devices When multiple recording devices are connected, the recording devices are listed.
  • Page 38: Listening Through A Receiver

    Advanced Features 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. ✎ If your receiver supports audio only, it may not appear in the device list. ✎...
  • Page 39: Allshare

    About Allshare ✎ Media function is available in all mobile devices which support Allshare. Allshare connects your TV and compatible Samsung mobile phones / devices through a network. On your TV, you can Allowed / Denied : Allows/Blocks the mobile phone.
  • Page 40 EnTERE button to select Allow, then you can use Media function on that device. Using your samsung Phone to Operate Your TV Before you can use this feature, you must connect to "Unknown Device 0" is requesting that the media file be allowed to play.
  • Page 41: Other Information

    Anti-theft Kensington Lock The Kensington Lock is not supplied by Samsung. It is a device used to physically fix the system when using it in a public place. The appearance and locking method may differ from the illustration depending on the manufacturer. Refer to the manual provided with the Kensington Lock for additional information on proper use.
  • Page 42 Do not fasten the screws too strongly; this may damage the product or cause the product to fall, leading to personal injury. Samsung is not liable for these kinds of accidents. Samsung is not liable for product damage or personal injury when a non-VESA or non-specified wall mount is used or the consumer fails to follow the product installation instructions.
  • Page 43: Securing The Tv To The Wall

    4. Verify all connections are properly secured. Periodically check the connections for any sign of fatigue or failure. If you have any doubt about the security of your connections, contact a professional installer. To purchase the TV-holder Kit, contact samsung Customer Care – In the United States: 1-800-Samsung (1-800-726-7864) –...
  • Page 44: Troubleshooting

    If the TV seems to have a problem, first try this list of possible problems and solutions. If none of these troubleshooting tips apply, visit samsung.com, then click on Support, or call Samsung customer service at 1-800-SAMSUNG. solutions and Explanations...
  • Page 45 If you are using a HDMI connection, check the audio output setting on your PC. Network Connection The wireless network connection failed. • Samsung Wireless USB dongle is required to use a wireless network. • Make sure the Network Connection is set to Wireless. (P. 25) •...
  • Page 46: Storage And Maintenance

    The cable/set top box remote control • Program the Cable/Sat remote control to the operate the TV. Refer to the Cable/Sat user does not turn the TV on or off, or adjust manual for SAMSUNG TV code. the volume. A “Mode not supported” message •...
  • Page 47: Specifications

    Specifications Display Resolution 1920 x 1080 Environmental Considerations Operating Temperature 10°C to 40°C (50°F to 104°F) Operating Humidity 10% to 80%, non-condensing Storage Temperature -20°C to 45°C (-4°F to 113°F) Storage Humidity 5% to 95%, non-condensing Stand Swivel (Left / Right) -20˚...
  • Page 48: Dimensions

    NOTE: All drawings are not necessarily to scale. Some dimensions are subject to change without prior notice. Refer to the dimensions prior to performing installation of your TV. Not responsible for typographical or printed errors. © 2010 Samsung Electronics America, Inc English...
  • Page 49: Index

    Index AllShare Internet Protocol Setup Screen Fit Antenna Sleep Timer Anynet+ Slide Show AUDIO OUT Software Upgrade License Auto Adjustment Source List Auto Program Speaker Select Standby mode Supported Subtitle Formats Media Play Supported Video Formats Melody Blanking Bracket Menu Language Balance MP3 Play 6, 17...
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