Samsung pn63c550 User Manual
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  • Page 1 Plasma TV user manual imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. To receive more complete service, please register your product at www.samsung.com/register Model _____________ Serial No. _____________...
  • Page 2 SAMSUNG will additionally provide Warranty Repair Service in the United States on SAMSUNG products purchased in Canada, and in Canada on SAMSUNG products purchased in the United States, for the warranty period originally specified, and to the Original Purchaser only.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Getting Started Advanced Features y List of Features ............4 y Network Connection ..........28 y Accessories .............. 4 Connecting to a Wired Network y Install the Stand ............5 Connecting to a Wireless Network y Media Play .............. 33 y Viewing the Control Panel .........
  • Page 4: Getting Started

    Media Play: Allows you to play music files, pictures, and movies saved on a USB device (p. 32). y AllShare: AllShare connects your TV and compatible Samsung mobile phones/devices through a network (p. 43). y Self Diagnosis: You can check to make sure picture and sound operate normally (p. 25).
  • Page 5: Viewing The Control Panel

    Viewing the Control Panel ✎ The product color and shape may vary depending on the model. Power Indicator Speakers Remote control sensor SOURCE Toggles between all the available input sources. In the on-screen menu, use this button as you would use the ENTER button on the remote control. MENU Displays an on-screen menu, the OSD (on screen display) of your TV’s features.
  • Page 6: Viewing The Remote Control

    Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) modes or Separate Audio Program (SAP (p. 32, 39). (Q: Controls recording broadcast) (p. 20). for Samsung recorders that have the P.MODE: Press to select the picture Anynet+ feature mode (p. 16). P.SIZE: Selects the picture size (p. 18).
  • Page 7 Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) modes broadcast) (p. 20). (p. 32, 39). (Q: Controls recording P.MODE: Press to select the picture for Samsung recorders that have the mode (p. 16). Anynet+ feature P.SIZE: Selects the picture size (p. 18). CC: Controls the caption decoder (p. 23).
  • Page 8: Connecting To An Antenna

    Getting Started Connecting to an Antenna When the TV is initially powered on, basic settings proceed automatically. ✎ Connecting the power cord and antenna. VHF/UHF Antenna $QWHQQD &DEOH 1RW 6XSSOLHG Cable ANT OUT Power Input Plug & Play (Initial Setup) When the TV is initially powered on, a sequence of on-screen prompts will assist in configuring basic settings.
  • Page 9: Connections

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  • Page 10: Connecting To An Audio Device

    Connections Using a Component (up to 1080p) or Audio/Video (480i only) Cable Available devices: DVD, Blu-ray player, cable box, STB satellite receiver, VCR 5HG :KLWH <HOORZ :KLWH %OXH *UHHQ 9LGHR &DEOH $XGLR &DEOH 1RW 6XSSOLHG &RPSRQHQW &DEOH 1RW 6XSSOLHG 1RW 6XSSOLHG $XGLR &DEOH 1RW 6XSS LHG Device...
  • Page 11: Connecting To A Pc

    DVI OUT +'0, WR '9, &DEOH 1RW 6XSSOLHG '6XE &DEOH 1RW 6XSSOLHG PC OUT AUDIO OUT $XGLR &DEOH 1RW 6XSSOLHG PN63C550 / PN63C590 $XGLR &DEOH 1RW 6XSSOLHG AUDIO OUT DVI OUT +'0, WR '9, &DEOH 1RW 6XSSOLHG '6XE &DEOH 1RW 6XSSOLHG ...
  • Page 12 Connections Display Modes (D-Sub and HDMI/DVI Input) Optimal resolution is 1920 X 1080 @ 60 Hz. Horizontal Frequency Vertical Frequency Pixel Clock Frequency Sync Polarity Mode Resolution (KHz) (Hz) (MHz) (H / V) 640 x 350 31.469 70.086 25.175 720 x 400 31.469 70.087 28.322...
  • Page 13: Changing The Input Source

    ■ TV / PC / AV1 / AV2 / Component1 / Component2 mode under Edit Name. / HDMI1/DVI / HDMI2 / HDMI3 / HDMI4 / USB (PN63C550 / PN63C590) ✎ You can only choose external devices that are connected to the TV. In the Source List, connected inputs will be highlighted.
  • Page 14: Channel Menu

    Channel Status Display Icons Channel Menu Icons Operations Seeing Channels A channel selected. A channel set as a Favorite. A reserved Program. Channel List Add, delete or set Favorite channels and use CH LIST Using Favorite Channels the program guide for digital broadcasts. "...
  • Page 15: Editing Channels

    ■ NOTE Channel List When selecting the Cable TV system: STD, HRC and IRC identify various types of cable TV systems. Channel List Option Menu Contact your local cable company to identify the Set each channel using the Channel List menu options (Add type of cable system that exists in your particular / Delete, Timer Viewing, Select All / Deselect All).
  • Page 16: Picture Menu

    Basic Features ✎ NOTE Picture Menu Only memorized channels can be reserved. Reserved programs will be displayed in the Changing the Preset Picture Mode Programmed menu. " When a digital channel is selected, press the MENU3 Picture Mode ENTER button to view the digital program. ■...
  • Page 17: Changing The Picture Options

     1RUPDO 6L]H    (Advanced Settings are available in Standard / Movie mode) 'LJLWDO 1RLVH )LOWHU  $XWR Compared to previous models, new Samsung TVs have a 03(* 1RLVH )LOWHU  $XWR more precise picture. ✎ +'0, %ODFN /HYHO...
  • Page 18 Basic Features ■ Size: Your cable box/satellite receiver may Settings can be adjusted and stored for each P.SIZE have its own set of screen sizes as well. external device you have connected to an input on However, we highly recommend you use the TV.
  • Page 19: Setting Up The Tv With Your Pc

    Press any key on the remote control to cancel this the same basic set-up information will apply in most cases. feature. (If not, contact your computer manufacturer or Samsung Dealer.) Side Gray (Light / Dark): When you watch TV with the 1.
  • Page 20: Sound Menu

    Basic Features Sound Menu Dialog Clarity (Off / On) (standard sound mode only) Changing the Preset Sound Mode This function allows you to increase the intensity of a voice over background music or sound effects so that dialog can " MENU3 Sound Mode...
  • Page 21: Setup Menu

    ✎ When Speaker Select is set to TV Speaker − Manual: Set the current time manually. ✎ Depending on the broadcast station and signal, TV Speaker: On, External Speaker: On the auto time set up may not be correct. In this ✎...
  • Page 22: Locking Programs

    Basic Features ✎ On Time / Off Time: Set the hour, minute, and activate NOTE / inactivate. (To activate the timer with the setting you’ve V-Chip is not available in HDMI, Component chosen, set to Activate.) or PC mode. Volume: Set the desired volume level. The default PIN number of a new TV set is Source: Select TV or USB content to be played when “0-0-0-0”.
  • Page 23: Other Features

    Canadian English: You can block TV programs Even if you set the on-screen display to another depending on their Anglophone Canadian ratings. language, the Downloadable U.S. Rating menu will appear in English only. − C: Programming intended for children under age 8. / C8+: Programming generally considered acceptable The rating will automatically block certain for children 8 years and over to watch on their own.
  • Page 24: Network Test

    Basic Features ■ Caption Mode: You can select the desired caption Network (Network Type / Network Setup mode. / Network Test) ✎ The availability of captions depends on the For details on set up options, refer to the “Network program being broadcast. Connection”...
  • Page 25: Picture In Picture (Pip)

    Yes: If the test pattern does not appear or there is noise in the test pattern, select Yes. There may be a For PIP sound, refer to the Sound Select problem with the TV. Contact Samsung’s Call Center for instructions. assistance (1-800-SAMSUNG).
  • Page 26: Advanced Features

    When the Upgrade will discontinue connection or downloading the latest firmware from from last step, this function be activated. “www.samsung.com,” to a USB memory device. Current Version - the software already installed in the TV. HD Connection Guide ✎...
  • Page 27: Network Connection

    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: y 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 28 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 29: Connecting To A Wireless Network

    Connecting to a Wireless Network To connect your TV to your network wirelessly, you need a wireless router or modem and a Samsung Wireless LAN Adapter (WIS09ABGN), which you connect to your TV’s back or side panel USB jack. See the illustration below.
  • Page 30 Advanced Features How to set up automatically Network Setup (PBC (WPS)) To set up the wireless connection automatically, follow these steps: How to set up using PBC (WPS) 1. Follow Steps 1 through 6 in the “How to set up using If your router has a PBC (WPS) button, follow these steps: PBC (WPS)”...
  • Page 31 Manual, and then press the ENTER button. You can connect to a mobile device without an access point through the “Samsung Wireless LAN Adapter” by using a 3. Press the button to go to the first entry field (IP peer to peer network.
  • Page 32: Media Play

    TV and the 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 33 The Divx DRM, Multi-audio, embedded caption is 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, depending on the functions of the provided server: The sorting method may vary.
  • Page 34: Screen Display

    Advanced Features Screen Display Move to the desired file using the up/down/right/left buttons and then press the ENTER or O (Play) button. The file is played. ✎ Supports the View Devices and Home in Media Play homepage. Information: 9LGHRV 3DJH /Movie 01.avi You can ascertain the selected file name and the number of files...
  • Page 35 y Supported Video Formats Frame rate Bit rate File Extension Container Video Codec Resolution Audio Codec (fps) (Mbsp) 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 36 Advanced Features 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 00 04 03 / 00 07 38 button to select it from the file list section.
  • Page 37: Playing Multiple Files

    Playing Multiple Files Playing selected video/music/photo files 9LGHRV  ¿OHV VHOHFWHG 3DJH /Movie 01 avi 1. Press the Yellow button in the file list to select the desired file. 2. Repeat the above operation to select multiple files. Movie 01 avi Movie 02 avi ✎...
  • Page 38 Advanced Features Videos/Music/Photos Play Option menu During file playback, 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 You can adjust the picture setting.
  • Page 39: 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 40: Setting Up Anynet

    Advanced Features ✎ NOTE Connect the Optical cable between the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) jack on your TV and the Digital Audio Input on the Home Theater. When following the connection above, the Optical jack only outputs 2 channel audio. You will only hear sound from the Home Theater’s Front, Left and Right speakers and the subwoofer.
  • Page 41: Recording

    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. Select one recording device in the Device List.
  • Page 42: Troubleshooting For Anynet

    Advanced Features Troubleshooting for Anynet+ Problem Possible Solution Anynet+ does not work. • Check if the device is an Anynet+ device. The Anynet+ system supports Anynet+ devices only. • Only one receiver (home theater) can be connected. • Check if the Anynet+ device power cord is properly connected. •...
  • Page 43: Allshare

    About AllShare which support AllShare. ■ Allowed / Denied: Allows/Blocks the mobile phone. AllShare connects your TV and compatible Samsung mobile phones / devices through a network. On your TV, you can ■ Delete: Deletes the mobile phone from the list.
  • Page 44 5HWXUQ Media function on that device. Using your Samsung phone to control your TV Simply ³8QNQRZQ 'HYLFH ´ LV UHTXHVWLQJ WKDW WKH PHGLD ¿OH EH DOORZHG WR SOD\ ,I \RX ZLVK WR DOORZ WKH PHGLD ¿OH WR EH SOD\HG DW \RXU GHYLFH SOHDVH SUHVV Before you can use this feature, you must connect to ³$ ORZ´ RWKHUZLVH SUHVV ³'HQ\´...
  • Page 45: Other Information

    For detailed information on installing the wall mount, see the instructions provided with the wall mount. Contact a technician for assistance when installing the wall mount bracket. Samsung Electronics is not responsible for any damage to the product or injury to yourself or others if you elect to install the TV on your own.
  • Page 46: Assembling The Cables

    Failing to do so may result in fire or a problem with the product due to an increase in the internal temperature of the product. ✎ When using a stand or wall-mount, use parts provided by Samsung Electronics only. If you use parts provided by another manufacturer, it may result in a problem with the product or an injury due to the product falling.
  • Page 47: Securing The Tv To The Wall

    Securing the TV to the Wall Caution: Pulling, pushing, or climbing on the TV may cause the TV to fall. In particular, ensure your children do not hang over or destabilize the TV; doing so may cause the TV to tip over, causing serious injuries or death.
  • Page 48: Troubleshooting

    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 “www.samsung.com,” then click on Support, or call Samsung customer service at 1-800-SAMSUNG. Issues Solutions and Explanations Poor picture First of all, please perform the Picture Test and confirm that your TV is properly displaying the test image.
  • Page 49 If you are using an HDMI connection, check the audio output setting on your PC. Network Connection Wireless network connection failure. • The Samsung Wireless USB dongle is required to use a wireless network. • Make sure Network Connection is set to Wireless (p. 29). •...
  • Page 50 • Program the Cable/Set remote control to operate the TV. Refer to the Cable/Set user manual for the doesn’t turn the TV on or off, or adjust the SAMSUNG TV code. volume. Caption on TV menu is greyed out. •...
  • Page 51: Specifications

    Storage Temperature -4°F to 113°F (-20°C to 45°C) Storage Humidity 5% to 95%, non-condensing Stand Swivel (Left / Right) -20˚ ~ 20˚ Model Name PN63C540 / PN63C550 / PN63C590 Screen Size 63 inches (Diagonal) (53.1 inches measured diagonally) Sound (Output)
  • Page 52: 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 53: Index

    Index AllShare FAV.CH button 6, 7, 14 Receiver Amplify Favorite Channel Recording Antenna Film Mode Remote Control 6, 7 Anynet+ Fine Tune Repeat Mode AUDIO OUT Flesh Tone RGB Only Mode Auto Adjustment Frequency Rotate Auto Volume HDMI 9, 39 Select All Background Music Home theater...
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  • Page 55 Connecting an audio device (Home Theater, etc.) : Connect External Devices Congratulations on the purchase of your new Samsung TV. Connect your TV to your Home Theater or other audio device to enjoy enhanced Read this setup guide to get your TV up and running quickly.
  • Page 56 USB 1 USB 2 (HDD) port Samsung PC Share Manager, you must connect your TV to your network. You can ✎ on the back of your TV. See the illustration below. attach the TV to your network in two ways, by cable, using CAT 5 cable, or wirelessly, This is a special remote control for the visually impaired and has Braille points on the Power, Channel, Volume, Stop, and Play/Pause buttons.

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