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SUPPORT
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  • Page 1 E MANUAL SUPPORT Thank you for purchasin9 this Samsuno oroquc_. To recewe more complete service, please register your product at www.samsung.com/register Vlodel Serial No.
  • Page 2 speakers and the speakers attached your audio receiver, if this occurs, set the TV to S_;_ Spea ;_e, the TV' turned will sound external through onlyo is set to Spes :_:e_both the TV's speakers the external speakers are Ono will sound through...
  • Page 3 buttons Spes _e _ the volume functions will sound settings will limited° If there signal_ the external the TV_s speakers mute° ake_s will i_i,iO iil,J_Tiii (i!!!!!!iiii_, ® Because each station has its own broadcasting conditions, the volume...
  • Page 4 may fluctuate each time you change the channel. This feature automatically adjusts the volume of a channel by lowering the sound output when the modulation signal is high or by raising the sound output when the modulation signal is low. of a use the volume connected...
  • Page 5 volume control connected effect° FJCe Besei So_ _,d Reset all sound settings to the factory defaults.
  • Page 6 Connecting to the Network The Wired Network Connection There are three ways to attach your TV to your LAN cable: using illustrations of the three kinds wired connections, see your user°s manual° - You can attach TV to your your LAN by connecting the LAN port on the back of your TV to an external...
  • Page 7 - You can attach your TV to your LAN by connecting the LAN port on the back of your TV to a router which is connected to an external modem. Use LAN cable for the connection. - You may be able to attach your TV to your LAN by connecting the LAN port on the back of your TV directly...
  • Page 8 elsewhere in your house. Dynamic If your requires IP address, should use an ADSL modem that suppo_ Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol /DHCP Modems DHCP auto_ ically IP address, subnet mask, values ewax needs access the Inte_net ente_ them manually°...
  • Page 9 home networks Dynamic IP address° Static netwof_ks require address° requires Static IP address, IP address, and DNS values manually when connection° up the get the address, gatewax values, contact Internet Service Provider (ISP/o...
  • Page 10 have Windows puter, you also get these values through co_putero ADSL modems that DHCP IP address° ADSL requires DHCP also modems that Static IP addresses° The Wireless Connection an illustration of the wi connection, your paper...
  • Page 11 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 network connection using IEEE 802.11 a/b or g, the video may not play...
  • Page 12 connected route_ modem° modem route_ DHCR DHCP static IP address connect to the wireless network° channel the wi modem that route_ not currently channel being used° If modem...
  • Page 13 being anothe_ device this will result corsmunication failure° only the following YouF wireless security cols::::: Authentication Mode :WEP, WPAPSK, WPA2PSK - Encryption Type :WEP, TKIP, AES High- If you throughput (Greenfield} 802olln mode Encryption...
  • Page 14 K¿P AP/access your point/ or wireless Samsung will not support connection Wi-Fi pliance with ce_tific ion s cific iOnSo If your wireless router o__modem can connect Button PIN (Personal Configuration/ Identification Numbe_/o...
  • Page 15 automatically configure SSID mode° modem_ device If your router; connect the TVo Connection Methods::::: the wi ess network connection Auto Auto Setup (with the Using Network Search function) - Using Manual Setup...
  • Page 16 - Usi ng _iii :::_i - Usi ng :/:::_...
  • Page 17 Setting up a Wired Network Set up the wired network connection you can use various Internet services such as i_ i',:!_ and perform software upgrades. Wired You can configure your TV's wired network connection automatically when connecting your TV to a network that...
  • Page 18 supports DHCP. connected If you the wir_ed networ_k up screen appears auto_aticallyo TV_s wired connection auto aticallX follow these 1. Go to the screen. 2. Select S_s,_t. The network test screen appears and verifies the network...
  • Page 19 connection. 3. When the connection has been ve rif led, t he " i}_Oi} _! _3 !: message appears. Select If the connection port connection° If the cannot find...
  • Page 20 network connection values to set the connection if you manuallx go to section, °'Manual Setup° Manual Wired You can configure your TV's wired network connection manually when connecting your TV to a network that requires a Static IP address. Connection Values Getting To view the Network...
  • Page 21 most Windows computers, follow these steps: 1. Right click Network icon bottom right screen. 2. In the menu that pop-up appears, click Status. 3. On the dialog that appears, click the Support tab. 4. On the Support Tab, click the Details button.
  • Page 22 TV°s wired connection anuallX follow these 1. Go to the screen. 2. Select S_s_t. The network connection screen appears and the verification process starts. 3. Select The verification process stops. Select Seii_,gs on the network connection screen. The _P...
  • Page 23 screen appears. 4. Select the _P Vi:, _ :::_,and then set the 5. Go to the _P __,_ss entry field, and then select the _P using the remote. 6. Enter the first portion of the _P (for example, 105) into the first entry field using your remote.
  • Page 24 When done, go to the next field. 8. Repeat the entry process for each field in the :P Add,_ess. istake when make entering number, re-enter number 9. When done, go to the !::::; fields. 10. Repeat the same entry process...
  • Page 25 11.When done, select i__ ii. The network test screen appears verification process starts. When connection been verified, message appears.
  • Page 26 You can check the current network Internet status. If the wired connection failed°°° • No network cable found, Check if your network cable is plugged in. If it is connected, make sure that the router is turned on. If it is on, try turning if off and on again.
  • Page 27 automatically or set your IP address an uall by selectin i_:, :, ,::. 1.) Ensure that DHCP server is enabled on the router. 2) Unplug and re-plug- in the router. 3) Contact your Internet Service Provider for more information. • Unable to connect to the network. Try the following: check if your IP address is set correctly...
  • Page 28 Connected to your local network, ® cannot connect to the Internet, Check the D NS settin or contact your Internet Service Provider to access the Internet. Network setup complete, but cannot ® connect to the Internet, Internet Service Provider Contact your to access the Internet.
  • Page 29 Setting up a Wireless Network the wireless network connection so you can use various Internet services such as i_ i"i!:: i/:::_ and perform software upgrades. Wireless Most wireless networks have an optional security system that requires devices that access the network...
  • Page 30 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 wireless wireless security...
  • Page 31 you will have to enter the Pass Phrase during the automatic or manual setup process. router or' modem, Depending a WPS PIN able to instead° TV_s wireless connection auto aticallX follow these 1. Go to the screen.
  • Page 32 2. Select S_,_t. The network function searches for available wireless networks. When done, it displays list of the available networks. 3. in the list of networks, select a network you want to connect to, and then select Newest. If the wi ess router set to Hidden...
  • Page 33 Security IIIl_oy to establish connection° 4. if the Enter security key screen to step 5. if you selected appears, a wireless router that does not have wireless security, go to step 7. 5. To set up wireless security, enter the Key or a Security using...
  • Page 34 nu_ be _s_Ihig Ihlig Ih t and nu_be_ o_ p_ess tlllli'_e n u_be_ buttons slhi to capital capital letters to lower display symbols punctuation_ select S_ .._edisplay select S_ again ..should to find...
  • Page 35 Pass on one of the used to scFeens up your router or modem° 6. When done, sebct if you entered a Security Key or if you entered a PiN. The network connection screen appears and the verification process starts. 7. When the connection has been verified, the "...
  • Page 36 If the does accept Security _ey or or select settings manually° you want to set up the connection manualIx Then, _'Manual...
  • Page 37 Setup_o Manual Wireless Network configure your TV's wireless network connection manually when connecting your TV to a network that requires a Static IP address or if the automatic connection process has failed. Connection Values Getting To view the Network connection values on most Windows...
  • Page 38 these steps: 1. Right click the Network icon on the bottom right of the screen. 2. in the menu that pop-up appears, click Status. 3. On the dialog that appears, click the Support tab. 4. On the Support Tab, click the Details button.
  • Page 39 connection anuallX follow these 1. Go to the screen. 2. Select S_s_t. The network function searches for available wireless networks. When done, it displays list of the available networks. 3. in the list of networks, select a network you want to connect to, and then select N: :_t.
  • Page 40 If the wi[_eless route_ set to have Hidden (Invisible}, Netv _o_/'_ and /SS D/ Security IIIl_oy to establish connection° 4. if the Enter security key screen appears, go to step 5. if you select a wireless router that does not have wireless security, go to step 7.
  • Page 41 Security Key or a using the keyboard on the Enter security screen. highlight numbers, highlight number the number buttons your shift to capital letters to capital Si: ;ft button°...
  • Page 42 display symbols punctuation_ select S_ .._edisplay select S_ again ..should to find Pass on one of tlllli'_e used to youy 8c_eeB8 _oute_ o_ 6. When done, sebct if you entered a Security Key or if you entered a PiN. The network connection screen appears...
  • Page 43 verification process starts. 7. Select The verification process stops. Select on the network connection screen. The _ screen appears. 8. Select i_ _,_:_, and then set the 9. Go to the :P ___s entry field, and then select the :_ using the remote.
  • Page 44 (for example, 105) into first entry field using your remote. When done, next field. 1 1. Enter the next portion of the :P When done, go to the next field. 12. Repeat the entry process for each field in the :P Add,_ess. istake when make entering...
  • Page 45 13. When done, go to the fields. 14. Repeat the same entry process for ::: :: 15.When done, select ii _ ii. The network connection screen appears and the verification process starts. When the connection has been verified,...
  • Page 46 Service P_ovide_" message appears. Select C,_. WPS(PBC) Network Setup if your router has a WPS(PBC) button, you can configure your TV's wirebss network connection using the WPS(PBC) button quickly and easily. TV°s wireless follow connection using WPS(PBC...
  • Page 47 1. Go !_"_ !_ screen. 2. Select network function searches for available wireless networks. When done, it displays list of the available networks. 3. Select i!:i i l !_il_. 4. Press the WPS(PBC) button on your router within 2 minutes. Your TV automatically acquires...
  • Page 48 Setup & Access function lets you easily connect your Samsung TV to your Samsung wireless router by using a USB memory stick to transfer setup information from the router to the TV. if your non-Samsung wireless router does not support...
  • Page 49 & Access on ss_sUngo COCo TV°s wireless follow connection using Plug 1. Turn on the Samsung wireless router and your TV. 2. Insert a USB memory stick into the...
  • Page 50 (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 connection information. 4. Wait until the connection automatically established.
  • Page 51 TV to your wireless router, screen appea_s on the of the failU_eo screen notifying If you to try using Acc_ ss again, disconnect the USB stick, reset the route_, and again Step 1o also one of the othe_ connection methods° 5.
  • Page 52 done, If the wi ess route_s settings change o__you install new wireless route_o procedure again, beginning fro_ Step 1o You can check the current network Internet status.
  • Page 53 If the wireless connection failed°°° • Wireless network connection failed, No wireless router selected. Go to to select your router. Unable to connect to wireless router. Try the following: check if the router is turned on, and if it is, try turning off and on again.
  • Page 54 automatically or set your IP address an uall by selectin i_:, :, ,::. 1.) Ensure that DHCP server is enabled on the router. 2.) Unplug and re-plug- in the router. 3.) Contact your Internet Service Provider for more information. • Unable to connect to the network. Try the following: check if your IP address is set correctly...
  • Page 55 Connected to your local network, ® cannot connect to the Internet, Check the D NS settin or contact your Internet Service Provider to access the Internet. Network setup complete, but cannot ® connect to the Internet, Internet Service Provider Contact your to access the Internet.
  • Page 56 Managing the Network Connected Devices Set to connect the TV to wireless mobile devices. Using this function, can connect wireless mobile devices to your TV directly without a router. use this function_ your mobile device should D_!_eCto connect your _obile device with...
  • Page 57 TV using Wi-Fi follow 1. Turn on the }_ _ _ ::::::::_,: device activate !: !: function. 2. Go to the i_::::::::;::!: screen i_:;:;:;:: c,:::). T he TV starts to search for devices, and then displays the devices on the i!!:::::! screen.
  • Page 58 Press the WPS(PBC) button on your Wi-Fi device within 2 minutes. The Connecting followed popup appears, the Connected pop-up. When it closes, you should see the device screen listed on the W: if:: as connected. - For P:N: Input the displayed on your device.
  • Page 59 the Connected pop-up. When it closes, you should see the device listed on the W _ screen as connected. want to disconnect the device_ If you the connected Wi-Fi device, and then Soft AP Using this function, you can connect the TV to your mobile devices if your...
  • Page 60 mobile devices support screen lets options connecting Wi-Fi devices. • Soft _ Turns Soft _ on or off. When is set to your mobile devices can find the TV's network name in their Wi- Fi connection list. Enter a Security key at least 9...
  • Page 61 characters long using the remote control. Select when finished. - If the security key is not at least is not 9 characters long, available. - To connect a mobile device to the TV, you must input the security into the device. - If the network does not operate correctly,...
  • Page 62 cause a malfunction. il : :_ lets p Iay PI_o_:os, or located on your PC or your DLNA compatible device on the TV using a network connection. It also lets you control the TV through these devices. screen lists your network connected AIIShare...
  • Page 63 their addresses. Through this screen, you can allow a device access the TV, deny access, or delete the device from the AIIShare list. screen only displays devices if you have established networked connections to AIIShare devices. Otherwise, it will be empty. To use the AIIShare network function,...
  • Page 64 up options, refer to "Using the DLNA Function". ii'\,_i 8 lY'iii(!!!!!iii_ Enter a name for this TV. This name will be shown on network remote controls and devices using II;!:ii i;:_ A keyboard appears SCF@@no na_e using your remote control° finished,...
  • Page 65 Ilhigllh l igllht and ente_ nurnbe_s_ olllh nu_be_ Ilhigllhligllht nu_be_ buttons _e_ote ..(o_ f_o_ slhi to capital select capi I le e_s Iowe_ case t i'se ( } butto n ..display symbols and punctuation, _edisplay 1@ again ..
  • Page 66 Setting the Time when The time you set will the INFO button° ® Set the clock to use the various timer features of the TV. disconnect If you have the clock again° clock_ follow To set steps;...
  • Page 67 1. Go to screen ( 2. Select yo u The TV will automatically download the correct time from a digital channel. and then select - Select your Time Zone. - Select (Daylight Savings Time). Select if you want to...
  • Page 68 turn adjustment of f m a n u a I I y. S e lec t :_/: t u r n of f adjustment. function only available when the set to - The screen appears. manua Ily. You can set the current date and time using your remote.
  • Page 69 Availabb only w is set to //_! {},i ® Automatically shuts off the TV after a preset period of time. (30, 60, 90, 120, 150, or 180 minutes). period of time using cancel remote° ® so that your TV turns on...
  • Page 70 automatically at a time and on a day of your choosing. You can set up three sep arate _ ..co nf ig urat io ns ii_)and select the source of the content the TV plays when it turns on: an air or cable channel, a USB device, or a set-top connected to one of the TV's inputs...
  • Page 71 Se_,_ ::p: Select If you select ::_:,_ _:, you can select the days you want to activate the timer..ma_k indicates days you _ :'_ ::: Set the time that the TV turns automatically. : Set t he d es ired Io u d ness. To select the source of the content that will...
  • Page 72 turns on. You can: Select and have the TV display specific air or cable channel. Select and have the TV play back photo or audio files from a USB device. Select a source on your TV _,_, ,_i _ ::_, et c.
  • Page 73 USB device connected before source othe_ than If you m ust ::::: satellite set-top ÷ attached to that source° the set-top Isox to ÷ channel watch want ÷ Leave the turned...
  • Page 74 select than _,_SB, Cii_ s_,_,el options will disappear° is set to (when the V): Select Ai,_ or Csbi_:_:. (when the is set to _,): Select the desired channel. (when the : Select a folder in a USB set to device that contains music that you...
  • Page 75 automatically a folder that contains music a folder that contains photo files. select both, will display photos selected plays music selected. select folders follow these steps: 1. Select/_ si::. The TV displays types or names of the attached devices. If you have more than one USB device attached, the TV lists all...
  • Page 76 devices. Select type name device want play. list folders the selected device appears. If there no folders your highlight and select the button to the right of the Timer screen of the re-appears field° Go...
  • Page 77 3. Highlight a folder that contains music, and then highlight and select the Se;_ec_: b utton next to it. The Timer screen re-appears with the folder name in the Music field. 4. If you want the TV to display photos as the music you chose plays,...
  • Page 78 You must select a music fileo fileo cannot select only If the_e music file on device don_t select a folde_ ining music file, function not operate co_rectl% file in If there is only show will USB, slide If a folde_ is too long, folde_...
  • Page 79 folde_: using mo_e than of the make USB, type folders assigned hsve ns_eSo recommend that you use stick multi reader when using ..function may not work have a built- USB devices that or ' with players manufacturers...
  • Page 80 because the TV can long recognize these If you to play a file may take playing the file after • ,{ii_f f _... i¸¸¸ iii _ l"_n, el..Set { so t hat you r TV t ur ns off automatically at a time and on a day of your choosing.
  • Page 81 se p arate _ ..co nf ig urat io ns. ( clock You must set use the { /_ } i::,:, : Sele ct If you select you can choose the days you want to turn off your TV..
  • Page 82 Set the time that the TV turns off automatically.
  • Page 83 Blocking Programs Using this function, you can configure program related security options. When you access the functions for the first time, the PiN input screen appears. Enter the default 4 digit PiN: 0-0-0-0. The PiN screen closes and the Menu appears. Every time you access the functions,...
  • Page 84 screen appears and you must enter a default PIN numbe_ fo_ _ 0_0_0_,_ change PIN using R_N function° ® The Program Rating Lock feature lets you block programs you've determined are inappropriate for your children based on their ratings. To access Program Rating Lock feature...
  • Page 85 any changes, you must enter a PiN (personal identification number). To watch a blocked program, you must also enter the same PiN. " ii 1ii'; =_ '{ available in HDM/ Co_po mode° Rsi_:i_,g:You can block TV programs based on their ratings. This function allows you to control what your...
  • Page 86 i_ti_,_ displays a grid with locks. following categories left side: - IVY: Young children -Children 7 and over I:IV G: General audience " Pa re nt a I g u i d a n c e Viewers 14 and over VM_: Mature audience The following...
  • Page 87 Fantasy violence Violence - S: Sexual situation Adult Language Sexually Suggestive Dialog To block certain content, select a lock. (That is, "click it".). For example, click the lock at the intersection i:V _, and you block all programs that are rated violent and for mature adults.
  • Page 88 grouped so that clicking one category blocks all the categories a parent would block along with it. For example, then all the you click i:V,G under categories associated with will be b loc ked (_!V G, work The sub-ratings (:::::_, sub- similarly.
  • Page 89 unblock ego_x click lock unblock all the c ego_ies in iCOn° click lock unde_ blocked PIN code when requested° //_! '_!i /_! }: You ca n b loc k movies based on their MPAA rating. The Motion Picture Association America (MPAA) has implemented rating system...
  • Page 90 guardians with advanced information on which films are appropriate children. displays column with locks and the following ratings categories: - G: General audience (no restrictions). PG: Parental guidance suggested. - :i::::::_:: Parents strongly cautioned. - _: Restricted. Children under 17 should be accompanied by an adult.
  • Page 91 children under : Adults only. rated. block certain content, select entry field lock (That "click it".). example, click lock block X-rated movies. rating categories also grouped that clicking category blocks categories a parent would block along with example, block...
  • Page 92 category, then will automatically blocked also. lock unblock categorx click iCON° block TV programs based on their Anglophone Canadian ratings. column with locks and the following ratings categories: Programming intended for children...
  • Page 93 under age 8. C8:: Programming generally considered acceptable for children 8 years and over to watch on their own. - G: General programming, suitable all audiences. PG: Parental Guidance. - :4: Programming contains themes or content which may not be suitable for viewers under the age of 14.
  • Page 94 - :_ : Adult programming. To block certain content, select an entry field to lock (That is, "click it".). For example, click the lock and you block all TV programs rated 18+. The rating categories are also grouped so that clicking one category blocks all the categories...
  • Page 95 unb/ock categorx click the lock iCO_o You can block TV programs based on their French Canadian ratings. d is p Iays a column with locks and the following ratings categories: - G: General Programming generally considered acceptable for children...
  • Page 96 8 years over watch their OWn. _ii _i_ : Prog ram m in may not be suitable for children under the age of : Prog ram m in is not su ita b le for children under the age of 16. : Prog ra m m in restri cted to adults.
  • Page 97 For example, click the lock and you block all TV programs rated 18 8ns+. 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 category, t hen _ii_ will automatically blocked also.
  • Page 98 iCOn° Parental can use restriction information while watching DTV channels. downloaded information fro_ the b_oadcasting station, {_, i;:_:_} {/ deactivated° Parental restriction information auto atically downloaded while channels° It may take...
  • Page 99 several seconds° m e n u !11) =/'/i"i!!11)ii i_i! 111 is available fo_ _use afte_ information is downloaded fro_ broadcasting station. depending broadcasting available station, rental ction levels differ depending the broadcasting default station.
  • Page 100 downloaded depending info_m iOno on-screen display anotBe_ language, in English onlyo Blocking one rating will auto_ ically block othe_ categories that deal with sensitive mate_ialo...
  • Page 101 _ating titles (Fo_ _ example::::: _atings Humo_ _Leve/ooetC} and ooetC} (Fo__example',',',',', DH_ MH, broadcasting d,iffe_ depending station° ® The ( sc ree n w i I ! a p pea r. Choose any 4 digits for your PiN and enter them in the fields.
  • Page 102 the Confirm screen disappears, select Cose. The TV has memorized your PIN. How to watch restricted If the TV is tuned to a restricted program or movie, the will block it. The screen will go blank and a pop- Enter the PIN to up message appears.
  • Page 103 your remote. forget If you buttons following sequence mode::::: MUTE_ This resets the PIN {©oweF 0-0-0"...