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Page 1: User Manual
Contact SAMSUNG WORLDWIDE If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care centre. Country Web Site Customer Care Centre AUSTRALIA 1300 362 603 www.samsung.com NEW ZEALAND 0800 SAMSUNG (0800 726 786) www.samsung.com...
Page 2 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 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Getting Started Accessories Viewing the Control Panel Viewing the Remote Control Connecting to an Antenna Plug & Play (Initial Setup) Connections Connecting to an AV Device 10 Connecting to an Audio Device 10 Changing the Input Source Basic Features 11 How to Navigate Menus 11 Using the INFO...
Page 4: Getting Started
Getting Started Accessories ✎ Please make sure the following items are included with your LED TV. If any items are missing, contact your dealer. ✎ The items’ colours and shapes may vary depending on the models. CAUTION: INSERT SECURELY LEST SHOULD BE DETACHED IN SET y Remote Control &...
Page 5: Viewing The Control Panel
Viewing the Control Panel ✎ The product colour and shape may vary depending on the model. Power Indicator / Remote control sensor Speakers Power Indicator Blinks and turns off when the power is on and lights up in standby mode. Remote control sensor Aim the remote control towards this spot on the TV.
Page 6: Viewing The Remote Control
Use these buttons in Media Play and P.SIZE: Selects the picture size (p. 16). Anynet+ modes (p. 34, 42). SUBT.: Displays digital subtitles (p. 23). (�: Controls recording for Samsung recorders that have 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. ✎ Preset: Connecting the power cord and antenna. VHF/UHF Antenna Cable ANT OUT 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 Connecting to an AV Device Using an HDMI or HDMI / DVI Cable: HD connection (up to 1080p) Available devices: DVD, Blu-ray player, HD cable box, HD STB (Set-Top-Box) satellite receiver, cable box, satellite receiver (STB) DVD / Blu-Ray player HDMI OUT ( DVI ) DVI OUT...
Page 9 Using a Component (up to 1080p) or Audio/Video (480i only) Cable Available devices: DVD, Blu-ray player, cable box, STB satellite receiver, VCR DVD / Blu-Ray player AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT COMPONENT OUT R-AUDIO-L R-AUDIO-L White Yellow Blue Green White ✎...
Page 10: Connecting To An Audio Device
Connections Connecting to an Audio Device Using an Optical (Digital) or Audio (Analogue) Cable or Headphone Connection Available devices: digital audio system, amplifier, DVD home theatre amplifier / DVD home theatre AUDIO OUT R-AUDIO-L digital audio system OPTICAL ✎ DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) When a digital audio system is connected to the jack, decrease the volume DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL)
Page 11: Basic Features
Basic Features PRE-CH TTX/MIX MUTE How to Navigate Menus Using the INFO button (Now & Next guide) Before using the TV, follow the steps below to learn how to The display identifies the current channel INFO CH LIST navigate the menu and select and adjust different functions. and the status of certain audio-video settings.
Page 12: Channel Manager
Basic Features Channel Manager Using Scheduled View Delete or set favourites channels and use the programme Guide 2:10 Tue 1 Jun guide for digital broadcasts. Select a channel in the Channels, My Channels or Scheduled screen. DTV Air 800 five Family Affairs 18:00 - 18:30 ORF1...
Page 13: Channel Menu
Using Favourite Channels ¦ Channel Menu Retuning Channels ¦ My Channels (in Channel Manager) Country Shows all favourite channels. ■ Edit My Channels : You can set the selected You can change the country. The PIN input screen appears. channels to desired my channels group. Enter your 4 digit PIN number.
Page 14: Editing Channels
Basic Features Editing Channels ■ Sort (analogue channels only): This operation allows ¦ you to change the programme numbers of the stored channels. This operation may be necessary after using Channel Manager Option Menu the auto store. (in Channel Manager) ■...
Page 15: Picture Menu
Picture Menu ■ No-Signal Power Off (Off / 15 min / 30 min / 60 min): To avoid unnecessary energy consumption, set how long you want the TV to remain on if it’s not receiving a signal. Changing the Preset Picture Mode ¦...
Page 16: Picture Options
Basic Features ■ White Balance: Adjust the colour temperature for a ■ Colour Tone (Cool / Normal / Warm1 / Warm2) more natural picture. ✎ Warm1 or Warm2 will be deactivated when the R-Offset / G-Offset / B-Offset: Adjust each colour’s picture mode is Dynamic.
Page 17 ■ Digital Noise Filter (Off / Low / Medium / High / Auto Viewing TV using the 3D function ¦ / Auto Visualisation): When the broadcast signal is IMPORTANT HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION FOR weak, some static and ghosting may appear. Select one 3D PICTURES.
Page 18 DTV, HDMI and USB mode or set to PC 3D content. In order to fully enjoy this feature, connecting through HDMI/DVI cable. you must purchase a pair of Samsung 3D ✎ “Vertical Strip”, “Line by Line” and “Checker Active Glasses (SSG-2100AB, SSG-2200AR, Board”...
Page 19 Resolution supported for HDMI PC mode The mode is automatically switched to 3D mode for the 3D video input in one of the formats above. The resolution for HDMI PC mode is optimized to 1920 x For the Standard HDMI 3D format with 24Hz, the TV is 1080 input.
Page 20: Sound Menu
PC may differ in which case the ■ Reset: Resets the equalizer to its default settings. same basic set-up information will almost always be applied. (If not, contact your computer manufacturer or Samsung Sound Systems, Etc. ¦...
Page 21: Audio Description
✎ Audio Format According to the type of broadcast signal, MPEG / HE-AAC can be adjusted between -10dB and (digital channels only) 0dB. When sound is emitted from both the main speaker and the ✎ To increase or decrease the volume, adjust audio receiver, a sound echo may occur due to the decoding between the range 0 and -10 respectively.
Page 22: Setup Menu
Basic Features Setup Menu Source: Select TV or USB content to be played when the TV is turned on automatically. (USB can be selected only when a USB device is connected to the TV) Setting the Time ¦ Antenna (when the Source is set to TV): Select ATV or DTV.
Page 23: Other Features
■ Subtitle Language: Sets the subtitle ■ BD Wise (Off / On): Provides the optimal picture quality language. for Samsung DVD, Blu-ray and Home Theatre products ✎ which support BD Wise. When BD Wise is turned On, If the programme you are watching does not...
Page 24: Support Menu
■ Position (Ã / – / — / œ): Select a position for the signal or by network connection or downloading the latest sub-picture. firmware from “www.samsung.com,” to a USB memory ✎ In Double (À, Œ) mode, Position cannot be device.
Page 25: Contact Samsung
Refer to this information when connecting external devices drive containing the to the TV. firmware upgrade file, downloaded from Contact Samsung “www.samsung.com,” into the TV. Please View this information when your TV does not work properly (HDD) be careful not to or when you want to upgrade the software.
Page 26: Advanced Features
Advanced Features Connecting to a PC Using an HDMI/DVI Cable / a D-sub Cable DVI OUT ( DVI) AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT PC OUT 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...
Page 27: Network Connection
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 Network Setup 1. Follow Steps 1 through 6 in the “How to set up Network Test automatically” procedure. SWL(Samsung Wireless Link) : Off 2. Set Internet Protocol Setup to Manual. SWL connect 3. Press the ▼ button on your remote to go to the first entry field.
Page 29: 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, WIS09ABGN2, WIS10ABGN), which you connect to your TV’s back or side panel USB jack. See the illustration below.
Page 30 Notice The picture may appear corrupted or have static for some channels when the TV is connected to the Samsung Wireless LAN Adapter. In such a case, establish a connection using one of the following methods or connect the Samsung Wireless LAN Adapter using a USB cable in a place that is not affected by radio interference.
Page 31 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)” procedure. 1. Connect your TV to Samsung Wireless LAN Adapter as 2. Press the ▼ button to select Internet Protocol Setup, described in the previous section.
Page 32 You can connect to a mobile device without an access point 3. On the dialog that appears, click the Support tab. through the “Samsung Wireless LAN Adapter” by using a 4. On the Support tab, click the Details button. The peer to peer network.
Page 33 Internet as a way of preventing ✎ unauthorized access. As your TV has a different MAC If a Samsung Wireless LAN Adapter is connected to the address, your ISP can not authenticate its MAC address, USB 2 port, the network may not operate normally.
Page 34: 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 programme will be installed.
Page 35 The Divx DRM, Multi-audio, embedded caption does not supported. ✎ Samsung PC Share manager should be permitted by the firewall programme 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 36: Screen Display
✎ Before formatting your device to the tv, please back up your files to prevent them from damage or loss of data. SAMSUNG is not responsible for any data file damage or data loss. Playing Recorded TV Programme 1.
Page 37: Timeshift Mode Function
Using the Timeshift Mode function If you missed a live broadcast, you can see from the recorded broadcast using this feature. When the Timeshift Mode is set to Auto, the TV stores the channel you watch currently to record automatically. When the Timeshift Mode is set to Manual, if you press the �...
Page 38 Advanced Features Videos Playing Video 1. Press the ◄ or ► button to select Videos, then press the ENTERE button in the Media Play menu. 2. Press the ◄/►/▲/▼ button to select the desired file in the file list. 3. Press the ENTERE button or � (Play) button. –...
Page 39 H.263 is not supported. • Only Samsung Techwin MJPEG is supported. Playing recorded TV or movie file continuously (Resume Play) If you exit the playing Recorded TV or Videos function, it can be played later from the point where it was stopped.
Page 40: Playing The Multiple Files
Advanced Features Photos Viewing a Photo (or Slide Show) 1. Press the ◄ or ► button to select Photos, then press the Normal Image1024.jpg 1024x768 2010/2/1 3/15 ENTERE button in the Media Play menu. 2. Press the ◄/►/▲/▼ button to select the desired file in the file list.
Page 41 Recorded TV/Videos/Music/Photos Play Option menu During playing a file, press the TOOLS button. Category Operations Videos Music Photos Recorded TV Title You can move the other file directly. > > Repeat Mode You can play recorded TV, movie and music files repeatedly. >...
Page 42: 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 43: Setting Up Anynet
Anynet+ Menu The Anynet+ menu changes depending on the type and status of the Anynet+ devices connected to the TV. Anynet+ Menu Description View TV Changes Anynet+ mode to TV broadcast mode. Shows the Anynet+ device list. Device List (device_name) MENU Shows the connected device menus.
Page 44: Listening Through A Receiver
Advanced Features Recording ¦ You can make a recording of a TV programme 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 45: Troubleshooting For Anynet
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. • Connect only one receiver (home theatre). • Check if the Anynet+ device power cord is properly connected. •...
Page 46: Internet@Tv
Screen Display Recommended TV Screen: Recommended Applications: Displays the current channel. Displays the recommended service by Samsung. You are not able to add or delete a service in this list. Information: My Applications by Date 1/1 Displays notices, new applications, and...
Page 47 Account Login ■ System Setup For a application with multiple accounts, use ◄ and ► to Ticker Autorun (Off / On): Enable/disable ticker autorun access the different accounts. upon powering on the TV. ✎ The Ticker application provides useful News, Login Weather, and Stock Market information.
Page 48: Samsung Apps
[Legal Statement] Due to the various capabilities of products featuring the Samsung Internet@TV - Content Service, as well as limitations in the available content, certain features, applications, and services may not be available on all devices or in all territories.
Page 49: Allshare
✎ For more information, visit “www.samsung.com” or contact the Samsung call centre. Mobile devices may Using the Message Function need additional software installation. For details, refer to Using this function, you view call arrivals, SMS messages each device's user’s guide.
Page 50 You can also change the setting (or resetting) of this feature at “AllShare Setup”. Using your Samsung phone to control your TV Simply Warning: Please note that if your device is connected to unsecured or unfamiliar network, unwanted or inappropriate contents might be played.
Page 51: Other Information
Other Information Analogue Channel Teletext Feature The index page of the Teletext service gives you information on how to use the service. For Teletext information to be displayed correctly, channel reception must be stable. Otherwise, information may be missing or some pages may not be displayed. ✎...
Page 52: Assembling The Cables
Other Information Assembling the Cables Stand Type Wall-Mount Type ✎ Do not pull the cables too hard when arranging them. This may cause damage to the product’s connection terminals. Installing the Wall Mount Assembling the Blanking Bracket When installing the TV onto a wall, attach the Blanking Bracket as shown. Blanking Bracket English...
Page 53 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 54: Anti-Theft Kensington Lock
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 TV Rear locking method may differ from the illustration depending on the manufacturer.
Page 55: Troubleshooting
If you have any questions about the TV, first refer to this list. If none of these troubleshooting tips apply, please visit “www. samsung.com,” then click on Support, or contact the call centre listed on the back-cover of this manual.
Page 56 If you are using a HDMI connection, check the audio output setting on your PC. Network Connection (Depending on Models) 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. 29). •...
Page 57 • Programme the Cable/Set top box remote control to operate the TV. Refer to the Cable/Set user turn the TV on or off, or adjust the volume. manual for the SAMSUNG TV code. Can not turn off the Light Effect on the front • Adjust the Light Effect option in the setup menu.
Page 58 Other Information ¦ ¦ Storage¦and¦Maintenance Do not spray water or a cleaning agent directly onto the Clean the product with a soft cloth dapped in a small amount product. Any liquid that goes into the product may cause a of water. failure, fire, or electric shock.
Page 59: 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 TV System Analogue: B/G, D/K, L, I (Depending on your country selection) Digital: DVB-T Colour/Video System Analogue: PAL, SECAM, NTSC-4.43, NTSC-3.58, PAL60...
Page 60: Index
Other Information Index AllShare Favourite Channel Receiver Amplify Film Mode Recording Anynet+ Fine Tune Remote Control AUDIO OUT Flesh Tone Repeat Mode Auto Adjustment Frequency RGB Only Mode Auto Volume Rotate HDMI 8, 42 Background Music Headphones Select All Balance L/R Home Theatre 10, 42 Self Diagnosis...
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