Safety Instructions Notational Note These safety instructions must be followed to ensure your safety and prevent property damage. Make sure to read the instructions carefully and use the product in the correct manner. Warning / Caution Otherwise, it may result in death or personal injury. Otherwise, it may result in personal injury or property damage.
Ensure that the power plug is plugged into the power outlet firmly and correctly. • Do not forcefully bend or pull the power plug and do not place any heavy material on it. • Do not connect multiple appliances to the same power outlet. •...
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Safety Instructions DO NOT PLACE CANDLES, MOSQUITO REPELLANT, CIGA- RETTES AND ANY HEATING APPLIANCES NEAR THE PROD- UCT. • Otherwise, this may result in fire. Keep heating appliances as far away from the power cord or the prod- uct as possible. •...
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Clean When cleaning the monitor case or the surface of the TFT-LCD screen, wipe with a slightly moistened, soft fabric. Do not spray cleaner directly onto the surface of the product. • Clean the product using a soft cloth with a monitor cleaner only. If you must use a cleaner other than the monitor cleaner, dilute it with water at a ratio of 1:10.
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Safety Instructions If there is a strange smell or a strange sound or smoke is coming from the product, disconnect the power plug immediately and contact a Service Center. • Otherwise, this may result in electric shock or fire. Do not place this product in a location exposed to moisture, dust, smoke, water, or in a car.
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Safety Instructions When using a fixed screen for a long time, an afterimage or stain may occur. • If you are not using your product for a long period of time, put it into sleep mode or use a moving screen saver. Set a resolution and frequency appropriate to the product.
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Safety Instructions Be careful that children do not place the battery in their mouths when removed from the remote control. Place the battery in a location that children or infants cannot reach. • If children have had the battery in their mouths, consult your doctor immediately.
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Safety Instructions Be careful when adjusting the angle of the product or the height of the stand. • This may result in personal injury as your hand or fingers may be- come caught. • Also, if you tilt the product too far, it may fall and cause personal injury.
Introduction Package Contents Note Please make sure the following items are included with your monitor. If any items are missing, contact your dealer. Contact a local dealer to buy optional items. Unpacking Without stand Monitor Manuals Quick Setup Guide Cables D-Sub Cable Sold separately DVI Cable...
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Introduction Sold separately USB Cable TV Antenna Cable Component(P , Y) Cable (Coaxial Cable) Audio cable Digital audio optic output ca- Others Remote Control Batteries (AAA X 2) Cleaning Cloth BN59-00678A (Not available in all loca- tions) Cable holding ring Stand Body Stand Base Note...
Your Monitor Front Activates a highlighted menu item. Push the ' Changing the source is only allowed for external devices connected to the product at the time. To switch Screen modes: [PC] → [DVI] → [TV] → [Component] → [HDMI1] → [HDMI2] >>...
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Note The button to the right of the monitor are touch-sensitive buttons. Touch a button lightly with your finger. Power indicator This light is lit when operating normally, and blinks once when your adjustments are saved. Note See PowerSaver described in the manual for further information regarding power saving functions.
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Introduction Connect the PC terminal at the back of your monitor to your computer. HDMI/PC/DVI-D AUDIO IN DIGITAL AUDIO OUT(OP- TICAL) EX-LINK Connect the [ HDMI/PC/DVI-D AUDIO IN ] ter- minal at the back of your product to your com- puter’s sound card.
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Introduction ically fix the system when using it in a public place. The locking device has to be purchased separately. The appearance and locking method may differ from the illustration depending on the manufacturer. Refer to the manual provided with the Kensington Lock for proper use.
HDMI IN 2 / Note See Connecting Cables for further information regarding cable connections. Cable holding ring • Fix the cables using the holding ring, as shown in the figure. Remote Control Introduction Connect the CATV cable or TV antenna cable to the "ANT IN"...
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POWER 3. Number Buttons 4. - button 5. + VOL - 6. TOOLS Down-Up Left- Right buttons INFO 9. COLOR BUTTONS 10. CC Introduction POWER Number Buttons - button + VOL - TOOLS Down-Up Left-Right buttons INFO COLOR BUTTONS MENU SOURCE PRE-CH MUTE...
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11. MTS MENU SOURCE 14. PRE-CH MUTE RETURN ENTER EXIT 21. FAV.CH 22. P.SIZE Introduction You can select the MTS (Multichannel Television Stereo) mode. Mono, Stereo, SAP (Separate Audio Program) Set 'MTS' to ON to choose Mono, Stereo or SAP. Opens the on-screen menu and exits from the menu or closes the adjustment menu.
Connections Connecting Cables Connecting to a Computer Connect the power cord for your monitor to the POWER port on the back of the monitor. Plug the power cord for the monitor into a nearby outlet. Use a connection appropriate for your computer. Using the D-sub (Analog) connector on the video card.
• If you connect properly your monitor using the DVI connector but get a blank or fuzzy screen, check to see if the monitor status is set to analogue. Press 'SOURCE [ monitor double-check the input signal source. Connecting to a Macintosh 1.
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Connect the CATV cable or TV antenna cable to the "ANT IN" port on the rear side of the monitor. Make sure to use a TV antenna cable (sold separately) as the antenna cable. • When using an interior antenna terminal: Check the antenna terminal on the wall first and connect the antenna cable.
Connect the port of the DVD, VCR (DVD / DTV Set-Top Box) to the [R-AUDIO-L] port of the monitor. Connect the VIDEO OUT port of the DVD / DTV Set-Top Box to the [P a component video cable (P Note Select "Component"...
Connecting Using a DVI to HDMI Cable Connect the DVI output terminal of a digital output device to the [HDMI IN 1] terminal of the monitor using a DVI to HDMI cable. Connect the red and white jacks of an RCA to stereo (for PC) cable to the same colored audio output terminals of the digital output device, and connect the opposite jack to the [HDMI/PC/DVI AUDIO IN]terminal of the monitor.
Set the Internal Mute On in the Sound menu using the MENU button. Adjust the sound volume using the Volume button of your amplifier If the connections are set up, power up your monitor and amplifier. Note • If no sound is emitted from the monitor, you need to use an amplifier. •...
Prepare a blank disk and download the driver program file at the Internet web site shown here. Internet web site : http://www.samsung.com/ (Worldwide) Installing the Monitor Driver (Automatic) Insert CD into the CD-ROM drive. Click "Windows". Choose your monitor model in the model list, then click the "OK" button.
Note This monitor driver is under certifying MS logo, and this installation doesn't damage your system. The certified driver will be posted on Samsung Monitor homepage. http://www.samsung.com/ Installing the Monitor Driver (Manual) ® Microsoft Windows Vista™‚ Operating System Insert your Manual CD into your CD-ROM drive.
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Note This monitor driver is under certifying MS logo, and this installation doesn't damage your system. The certified driver will be posted on Samsung Monitor homepage. Click "Update Driver..." in the "Driver" tab. Check the "Browse my computer for driver software" checkbox and click "Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer".
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Select the model that matches your monitor from the list of monitor models on the screen, and click "Next". 10. Click "Close" → "Close" → "OK" → "OK" on the following screens displayed in sequence. ® ® Microsoft Windows XP Operating System Using the Software...
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Insert CD into the CD-ROM drive. Click "Start" → "Control Panel" then click the "Appearance and Themes" icon. Click "Display" icon and choose the "Settings" tab then click "Advanced...". Click the "Properties" button on the "Monitor" tab and select "Driver" tab. Click "Update Driver..."...
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"OK" button. Note This monitor driver is under certifying MS logo, and this installation doesn't damage your system. The certified driver will be posted on Samsung Monitor homepage. http://www.samsung.com/ Click the "Close" button then click "OK" button continually. Using the Software...
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10. Monitor driver installation is completed. ® ® Microsoft Windows 2000 Operating System When you can see "Digital Signature Not Found" on your monitor, follow these steps. Choose "OK" button on the "Insert disk" window. Click the "Browse" button on the "File Needed" window. Choose A:(D:\Driver) then click the "Open"...
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Select the "Monitor" tab. Click the "Change" button in the "Monitor Type" area. Choose "Specify the location of the driver". Choose "Display a list of all the driver in a specific location..." then click "Next" button. Click the "Have Disk" button. Specify A:\(D:\driver) then click "OK"...
How to install the Natural Color software Insert the CD included with the Samsung monitor into the CD-ROM Drive. Then, the initial screen of the program Natural Color will be executed. Click Natural Color on the initial screen to install the Natural Color software.
Adjusting the Monitor Picture Available Modes • PC / DVI • • Component • HDMI Note The default setting may be different depending on the selected Input Mode (input signal source selected in External Input List) and the selected resolution. Picture : PC / DVI MagicBright MagicBright is a feature providing optimum viewing environment depending on the contents of the...
Dynamic Contrast automatically detects the distribution of the visual signal and adjusts to create an optimum contrast. • Custom Although the values are carefully chosen by our engineers, the pre-configured values may not be comfortable to your eyes depending on your taste. If this is the case, adjust the Brightness and Contrast by using the OSD menu.
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By changing the resolution in the control panel, auto function is performed. (Available in PC Mode Only) MENU → → , → Screen : (Available in PC mode only) - Coarse / Fine • Coarse Removes noise such as vertical stripes. Coarse adjustment may move the screen image area.
- Image Reset Image parameters are replaced with the factory default values. MENU → → , → - Resolution Displays the resolution set on the PC. Picture Options - Color Tone Adjusting the Monitor → , → → MENU,EXIT...
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The tone of the color can be changed. (Available in PC / DVI mode only) Cool / Normal / Warm / Custom MENU → → , → - R-Gain / G-Gain / B-Gain Adjusts the individual R, G, B color controls. MENU →...
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Reset Picture parameters are replaced with the factory default values. • • Cancel MENU → → , → Picture : TV / Component / HDMI Mode The Monitor has three automatic picture settings ("Dynamic", "Standard", and "Movie") that are preset at the factory. You can activate either Dynamic, Standard, or Movie.
MENU → → → , → Backlight / Contrast / Brightness / Sharpness / Color / Tint You can use the on-screen menus to change the contrast and brightness according to personal prefer- ence. • Backlight : Adjust the screen brightness by adjusting the LCD backlight. •...
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Note “Warm1” or “Warm2” is only activated when the picture mode is “Movie”. Settings can be adjusted and stored for each external device you have connected to an input of the TV. MENU → → , → - Size You can switch the Size. The direct button on the remote control is 'P.SIZE' button.
- Digital NR Digital Noise Reduction. If the broadcast signal received by your TV is weak, you can activate the Digital Noise Reduction feature to help reduce any static and ghosting that may appear on the screen. Off - Turns the screen noise reduction function off. Low - Reduces screen noise at a low level.
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MENU → → , → - Film Mode The Film Mode feature offers you a theater-quality viewing experience. “Film mode” is supported in TV, Component (480i / 1080i) and HDMI (480i / 1080i) Off / Auto MENU → → , → Reset Picture parameters are replaced with the factory default values.
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• Component • HDMI Note The default setting may different depending on the selected Input Mode (input signal source selected in External Input List) and the selected resolution. Mode The Monitor has a built-in high fidelity stereo amplifier. • Standard Choose Standard for the standard factory settings.
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Equalizer You can adjust the left and right sound balance and the low or high volume as required. MENU → , → Multi-Track Options Preferred Language You can select the audio language. (Available in DTV Mode Only) MENU → , → Adjusting the Monitor →...
Multi-Track Sound • 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 trans- lation.
TV Speaker If you set this menu "On", sound output from the speakers is muted in case of using the home theater. • • MENU → , → Channel Available Modes • PC / DVI • • Component • HDMI Note The default setting may different depending on the selected Input Mode (input signal source selected in External Input List) and the selected resolution.
You can select a normal or wired channel. If ANT IN are connected, select the antenna input you want. If the antenna input is not selected properly, noise may appear on the screen. • • Cable MENU → , → Auto Program The TV automatically cycles through all of the available channels and stores them in memory.
The Clear Scrambled Channel function is used to filter out scrambled channels after "Auto Pro- gram" is completed. It removes the scrambled channels from the list by tuning the digital cable channels. This process may take up to 20~30 minutes. (Available in Digital Cable TV Mode Only) MENU →...
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Favorite Note • Only memorized channels can be set as favorite channels. • All favorite channels will be shown in the “Favorite” menu. MENU → , → MENU,EXIT Name If channel name information is broadcast when you store the channels either manually or automatically, the names are assigned to the channels directly.
Fine Tune Due to weak signals or an incorrect antenna configuration, some of the channels may not be tuned correctly. (Available in Analog TV Mode Only) MENU → , → Signal Strength Unlike analog channels, which can vary in reception quality from "snowy" to clear, digital (HDTV) channels have either perfect reception quality or you will not receive them at all.
Setup Available Modes • PC / DVI • • Component • HDMI Note The default setting may different depending on the selected Input Mode (input signal source selected in External Input List) and the selected resolution. Plug & Play You can manage the entire configuration. MENU →...
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The language chosen affects only the language of the OSD. MENU → , → Time Clock You can set the current time. - Clock Mode Auto / Manual MENU → , → - Clock Set Note “Clock Set” are available only when “Clock Mode” set to “Manual”. MENU →...
- Time Zone Note “Time Zone” are available only when “Clock Mode” set to “Auto”. MENU → , → - DST Note • “DST” are available only when “Clock Mode” set to “Auto”. • Depending on the broadcast station and signal, the auto time may not be set correctly. If this occurs, set the time manually.
Sleep Timer Use to set the Monitor to be turned off automatically in certain minutes. • Off, 30, 60, 90, 120, 150, 180 MENU → , → Timer1 / Timer2 / Timer3 You can set the monitor to be turned on or off automatically at a specified time. Note Setting the clock is necessary in order to use the various timer features of the product.
• Even if you set the On-screen display to your desired language, the"Downloadable U.S. Rating" menu will appear in English only. • The rating will automatically block certain categories that are more restrictive. • The rating titles(For example: Humor Level..etc) and TV ratings(For example:DH,MH,H..etc) may differ depending on the broadcasting station.
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Downloadable U.S. Rating MENU → , → Change PIN MENU → , → Caption Enables or disables the Caption feature and sets the appearance of closed caption text. Caption Adjusting the Monitor → , → → **** → , → →...
Off / On MENU → , → Caption Mode • The Defaultis “CC1“. • CC1 : The Primary Synchronous Caption Service. These are captions in the primary language that must be in sync with the sound, preferably matched to a specific frame. •...
Melody A melody sound can be set to come on when the monitor is powered On or Off. • Off : Turns off the melody function. • Low : Sets the melody volume to low. • Medium : Sets the melody volume to medium. •...
Light Level Use to adjust the light level i.e., the brightness of the light. MENU → , → Energy Saving This feature adjusts the brightness of the TV in order to reduce power consumption. When watching TV at night, set the "Energy Saving" mode option to "High" to reduce eye fatigue as well as power consumption.
SW Upgrade Use to upgrade the software. • MENU → , → Input Available Modes • PC / DVI • • Component • HDMI Note The default setting may different depending on the selected Input Mode (input signal source selected in External Input List) and the selected resolution.
The direct button on the remote control is "SOURCE" button. • • • • Component • HDMI1 • HDMI2 MENU → , → Edit Name Name the input device connected to the input jacks to make your input source selection easier •...
Troubleshooting Self-Test Feature Check Note Your monitor provides a self test feature that allows you to check whether your monitor is functioning properly. Self-Test Feature Check Turn off both your computer and the monitor. Unplug the video cable from the back of the computer. Turn on the monitor.
• Do not use benzene, thinner or other flammable substan- ces, or a wet cloth. • We recommend a Samsung cleansing agent is used to pre- vent damage to the screen. • Never use acetone, benzene or thinner. (They may cause flaws or deformation of the screen sur- face.)
PC Mode It appears the PC does not function normally. Check if the Display Adapter Driver (VGA Driver) is properly installed. (Refer to Installing Driver) The monitor screen flickers. Check if the signal cable between the computer and the monitor is securely connected and tight- ened.(Refer to Connecting the monitor) TV Mode TV screen is blurred or shows noise signals.
Picture image is unstable and vibrates. Ghost images are shown in the picture. Check if the resolution and frequency set for the computer video card falls in the range supported by the monitor.If not, reset them referring to the current Information under the monitor menu and Preset Timing Modes.
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Check if the power cord is securely connected. Check if a special fluorescent or neon lamp is on in the vicinity 5. You may see small particles if you look closely at the edge of the bezel sur- rounding the screen. This is part of the product’s design and is not a defect.
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Therefore, to enjoy the full benefits of digital TV, it is better to purchase an HD digital TV. (At present, all digital TVs from Samsung Electronics have the 16:9 wide aspect ratio.) Can I watch digital TV broadcasting with an analog TV? The analog TV cannot interpret digital signals.
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Troubleshooting If a cable broadcasting company is sharing a common broadcasting facility for your apartment or tenement house, it has to adjust and send digital TV signals so that they are compatible to shared viewing which is the original purpose of the common broadcasting facility.
Specifications General General Model Name LCD Panel Size Display area Pixel Pitch Synchronization Horizontal Vertical Display Color 16.2M Resolution Optimum resolution Maximum resolution Input Signal, Terminated RGB Analog, DVI(Digital Visual Interface) 0.7 Vp-p ±5 % separate H/V sync, Composite TTL level (V high ≥ 2.0 V, V low ≤ 0.8 V) Maximum Pixel Clock 146.250 MHz (Analog, Digital) Power Supply...
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This monitor is EPA ENERGY STAR ERGY2000 compliant when used with a computer equipped with VESA DPM functionality. ® As an ENERGY STAR Partner, SAMSUNG has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR energy efficiency. EPA/ENERGY 2000 Less than 1 watts ®...
Preset Timing Modes If the signal transferred from the computer is the same as the following Preset Timing Modes, the screen will be adjusted automatically. However, if the signal differs, the screen may go blank while the power LED is on. Refer to the video card manual and adjusts the screen as follows. Display Mode IBM, 640 x 350 IBM, 640 x 480...
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LCD Panel Display area 473.76 mm (H) x 296.1 mm (V) Pixel Pitch 0.282 mm (H) x 0.282 mm (V) Synchronization Horizontal 30 ~ 81 kHz Vertical 56 ~ 75 Hz Display Color 16.2M Resolution Optimum resolution 1680 x 1050 @ 60 Hz Maximum resolution 1680 x 1050 @ 60 Hz Input Signal, Terminated...
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This monitor is EPA ENERGY STAR ERGY2000 compliant when used with a computer equipped with VESA DPM functionality. ® As an ENERGY STAR Partner, SAMSUNG has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR energy efficiency. Horizontal Vertical Fre- Frequency...
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Specifications Display Mode Horizontal Frequency (kHz) IBM, 640 x 480 31.469 IBM, 720 x 400 31.469 MAC, 640 x 480 35.000 MAC, 832 x 624 49.726 MAC, 1152 x 870 68.681 VESA, 640 x 480 37.861 VESA, 640 x 480 37.500 VESA, 800 x 600 35.156...
Information For Better Display Adjust the computer resolution and screen injection rate (refresh rate) on the computer as described below to enjoy the best picture quality. You can have an uneven picture quality on screen if the best picture quality is not provided for TFT-LCD. •...
and they are sent in HDTV (16:9) mode. Note If temporary stops, mosaic screens, or jagged screens occur, this is not a TV problem. Contact your cable broadcasting company for a check-up. For information on how to connect and use your video, DVD, DVD combo, home theater, PC, etc., refer to their respective user manuals.
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Ex) Cycle : Display Information for 1 hour followed by a Display Logo or moving image for 1 minute. Change the Color Information periodically (Use 2 different colors). Ex) Rotate the Color Information with 2 colors every 30 minutes. Avoid using a combination of characters and background color with large difference in luminance.
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Information Image retention may not occur when a LCD panel is operated under normal conditions. Normal conditions are defined as continuously changing video patterns. When the LCD panel is operated for a long time with a fixed pattern (-over 12 hours-), there may be slight difference in voltage between electrodes that work the liquid crystal (LC) in a pixel.
Appendix Contact SAMSUNG WORLDWIDE Note If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center. U.S.A CANADA MEXICO ARGENTINE BRAZIL CHILE COLOMBIA COSTA RICA ECUADOR EL SALVADOR GUATEMALA HONDURAS JAMAICA NICARAGUA PANAMA PUERTO RICO REP.
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TAIWAN 0800-329-999 VIETNAM 1 800 588 889 SOUTH AFRICA 0860-SAMSUNG(726-7864) TURKEY 444 77 11 U.A.E 800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) 8000-4726 Terms Sync Signal Types of Sync Signals Dot Pitch Vertical Frequency Horizontal Frequency Interlace Non-Interlace Methods Plug & Play Resolution Appendix Asia Pacific http://www.samsung.com/tw...
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14 through 69. This feature allows the viewer to fine-tune the TV channel to ob- tain the best viewing conditions. The Samsung LCD TV has both automatic and manual channel fine-tuning features to enable the viewer to adjust their desired settings.
BTSC EIAJ HDMI(High Definition Multi- media Interface) Correct Disposal Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) - Europe only Authority Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Appendix This system uses two carriers to transmit voice data. Countries such as South Korea and Germany use this system.
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Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is strictly forbidden. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or con- sequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material.
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