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Basic Featur

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Channel Menu

 

¦

Seeing Channels

Channel List

Add, delete or set Favorite channels and use 
the program guide for digital broadcasts. 

 

O

MENU

m

 

 

Channel

 

 

Channel List

 

 

ENTER

E

Select a channel in the 

All Channels, Added 

Channels, Favorite

 or 

Programmed

 screen 

by pressing the 

 / 

 and 

ENTER

E

 

buttons. Then you can watch the selected channel.

 

All Channels

: Shows all currently available 

channels. 

 

Added Channels

: Shows all added channels.

 

Favorite

: Shows all favorite channels.

 

Programmed

: Shows all currently reserved 

programs.

 

Using the color buttons with the 

Channel List

 

x

 Red (

Antenna

): Switches to 

Air

 or 

Cable

.

 

x

B

 Green (

Zoom

): Enlarges or shrinks a channel 

number.

 

x

 Yellow (

Select

): Selects multiple channel lists. 

Select desired channels and press the Yellow button 
to set all the selected channels at the same time. The 

c

 mark appears to the left of the selected channels. 

 

x

k

 (

Page

): Move to next or previous page.

 

x

T

 (

Tools

): Displays the 

Channel List

 option menu. 

(The options menus may differ depending on the 
situation.)

Channel Status Display Icons

Icons

Operations

c

A channel selected.

*

A channel set as a Favorite.

)

A reserved Program.

 

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Using Favorite Channels

 

O

MENU

m

 

 

Channel

 

 

Channel List

 

 

ENTER

E

Add to Favorite / Delete from Favorite 

t

Set channels you watch frequently as Favorites.

1. 

Select a channel and press the 

TOOLS

 button. 

2. 

Add or delete a channel using the 

Add to Favorite

 or 

Delete from Favorite

 menu respectively.

To show all Favorite channels, click on 
the button shown on the rignt.

 

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Memorizing channels

 

O

MENU

m

 

 

Channel

 

 

ENTER

Antenna (Air / Cable)

Before your television can begin memorizing the available 
channels, you must specify the type of signal source that is 
connected to the TV (i.e. an Air or a Cable system).

Auto Program 

 

Air

: Air antenna signal. 

 

Cable

: Cable antenna signal. 

 

Auto

: Air and Cable antenna.

CH LIST

FAV.CH

  Air

6-1 

 

TV #6

  Air

  Air

  Air

9-1 

 

TV #9

10 

  Air

10-1 

 

TV #10

11-1 

 

TV #11

Air                           Antenna    

B

 Zoom      Select    

k

 Page   

 T 

Tools

Added Channels

  Air

6-1 

 

TV #6

  Air

  Air

  Air

9-1 

 

TV #9

10 

  Air

10-1 

 

TV #10

11-1 

 

TV #11

Air                          Antenna    

B

 Zoom      Select    

k

 Page   

 T 

Tools

Added Channels

Delete
Add to Favorite
Timer Viewing
Channel Name Edit
Select All

[PC550-ZA]BN68-02580A-05Eng.indb   15

2010-08-25   오전 11:08:07

Summary of Contents for BN68-02580A-05

Page 1: ...UNG WORLDWIDE If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center Country Customer Care Center Web Site Address CANADA 1 800 SAMSUNG 726 7864 www samsung com ca Samsung Electronics Canada Inc Customer Service 55 Standish Court Mississauga Ontario L5R 4B2 Canada U S A 1 800 SAMSUNG 726 7864 www samsung com us Samsung Electronics America...

Page 2: ...ce Center Transportation to and from the Service Center is the responsibility of the purchaser Conditions covered are limited only to manufacturing defects in material or workmanship and only those encountered in normal use of the product Excluded but not limited to are any originally specified provisions for in home or on site services minimum or maximum repair times exchanges or replacements acc...

Page 3: ... Other Features 24 Picture In Picture PIP 26 y y Support Menu 26 Advanced Features y y Network Connection 28 Connecting to a Wired Network 28 Connecting to a Wireless Network 30 y y Media Play 34 Connecting a USB Device 34 Connecting to your PC through a network 34 Screen Display 36 Playing Multiple Files 39 Media Play Additional Functions 39 y y Anynet 41 Setting Up Anynet 42 Switching between An...

Page 4: ...nty Card Safety Guide Quick Setup Guide y y Cleaning Cloth BN63 01798B y y Power Cord Blanking Bracket BN63 06475A PN50C540 PN50C550 PN50C590 BN63 06476A PN58C540 PN58C550 PN58C590 Cable Tie BN61 05596A Ferrite Core for Power Cord and AV Cable PN50C540 PN50C550 PN50C590 2EA PN58C540 PN58C550 PN58C590 3EA 3301 002049 Ferrite Core for Power Cord The ferrite cores are used to shield the cables from i...

Page 5: ...Fasten two screws M4 X L12 at position 1 and then fasten two screws M4 X L12 at position 2 NOTE x x Make sure to distinguish between the front and back of the Stand and Guide Stand when assembling them x x Make sure that at least two persons lift and move the PDP TV x x Stand the product up and fasten the screws If you fasten the screws with the PDP TV placed down it may lean to one side Do not in...

Page 6: ... z Changes the channels In the OSD use the z buttons as you would use the and buttons on the remote control Power Indicator Blinks and turns off when the power is on and lights up in standby mode P Power Turns the TV on or off Remote control sensor Aim the remote control towards this spot on the TV Standby mode Do not leave your TV in standby mode for long periods of time when you are away on a ho...

Page 7: ...reo mono or Separate Audio Program SAP broadcast p 21 P MODE Press to select the picture mode p 17 P SIZE Selects the picture size p 19 CC Controls the caption decoder p 24 Displays and selects the available video sources p 14 Press to directly access channels Press to select additional channels digital being broadcasted by the same station For example to select channel 54 3 press 54 then press an...

Page 8: ...screen Selects the on screen menu items and changes the values seen on the menu Exits the menu S MODE Press to select the sound mode p 21 SLEEP Automatically shuts off the TV at a preset time p 22 MTS Press to choose stereo mono or Separate Audio Program SAP broadcast p 21 P MODE Press to select the picture mode p 17 P SIZE Selects the picture size p 19 CC Controls the caption decoder p 24 Press t...

Page 9: ...ton on the TV When you see the volume OSD press and hold MENU for 5 sec 3 Selecting an antenna Press the or button then press the ENTERE button Select Air Cable or Auto 4 Selecting a channel Press the or button then press the ENTERE button Select the channel source to memorize When setting the antenna source to Cable a step appears allowing you to assign numerical values channel frequencies to the...

Page 10: ...AUDIO IN jack is required for audio x x The picture may not display normally if at all or the audio may not work if an external device that uses an older version of HDMI mode is connected to the TV If such a problem occurs ask the manufacturer of the external device about the HDMI version and if out of date request an upgrade x x Be sure to purchase a certified HDMI cable Otherwise the picture may...

Page 11: ...heater receiver When the source is a digital component such as a DVD Blu ray player cable box STB Set Top Box satellite receiver and is connected to the TV via HDMI only 2 CH audio will be heard from the home theater receiver If you want to hear 5 1 CH audio connect the digital audio out jack from your DVD Blu ray player cable box STB satellite receiver directly to an amplifier or home theater AUD...

Page 12: ...Connections PN50C540 PN58C540 AUDIO OUT DVI OUT AUDIO OUT PC OUT Audio Cable Not Supplied D Sub Cable Not Supplied HDMI to DVI Cable Not Supplied Audio Cable Not Supplied PN50C550 PN50C590 PN58C550 PN58C590 AUDIO OUT DVI OUT AUDIO OUT PC OUT Audio Cable Not Supplied D Sub Cable Not Supplied HDMI to DVI Cable Not Supplied Audio Cable Not Supplied 1_BN68 02580A 05Eng indd 12 2010 09 02 오후 3 40 53 ...

Page 13: ...900 1440 x 900 1680 x 1050 31 469 37 861 37 500 37 879 48 077 46 875 48 363 56 476 60 023 67 500 63 981 79 976 45 000 49 702 62 795 60 000 47 712 55 935 70 635 65 290 59 940 72 809 75 000 60 317 72 188 75 000 60 004 70 069 75 029 75 000 60 020 75 025 60 000 59 810 74 934 60 000 60 015 59 887 74 984 59 954 25 175 31 500 31 500 40 000 50 000 49 500 65 000 75 000 78 750 108 000 108 000 135 000 74 250...

Page 14: ... port you should set the TV to DVI PC or DVI Devices mode under Edit Name SOURCE Basic Features How to Navigate Menus Before using the TV follow the steps below to learn how to navigate the menu and select and adjust different functions POWER TOOLS POWER POWER POWER SOURCE ON OFF PRE CH MENU S MODE P MODE P SIZE CC SLEEP A B C D MTS INFO FAV CH MEDIA P CH LIST 4 1 2 3 EXIT EXIT EXIT RETURN RETURN ...

Page 15: ...ing on the situation Channel Status Display Icons Icons Operations c A channel selected A channel set as a Favorite A reserved Program Using Favorite Channels O O MENUm Channel Channel List ENTERE Add to Favorite Delete from Favorite t Set channels you watch frequently as Favorites 1 Select a channel and press the TOOLS button 2 Add or delete a channel using the Add to Favorite or Delete from Favo...

Page 16: ...le mode Channel List Channel List Option Menu in Channel List Set each channel using the Channel List menu options Add Delete Timer Viewing Select All Deselect All Option menu items may differ depending on the channel status 1 Select a channel and press the TOOLS button 2 Select a function and change its settings Add Delete Delete or add a channel to display the channels you want NOTE x x All dele...

Page 17: ... until the image is clear Settings are applied to the channel you re currently watching Fine tuned channels that have been saved are marked with an asterisk on the right hand side of the channel number in the channel banner To reset the fine tuning select Reset Picture Menu Changing the Preset Picture Mode O O MENUm Picture Mode ENTERE Mode Select your preferred picture type Dynamic Suitable for a...

Page 18: ...ary color intensity RGB Only Mode Off Red Green Blue Displays the Red Green and Blue color for making fine adjustments to the hue and saturation Color Space Auto Native Adjust the range of colors available to create the image White Balance Adjust the color temperature for a more natural picture R Offset G Offset B Offset Adjust each color s red green blue darkness R Gain G Gain B Gain Adjust each ...

Page 19: ...p 1920x1080 720p 1280x720 x x Settings can be adjusted and stored for each external device you have connected to an input on the TV Input Source Picture Size ATV AV Component 480i 480p 16 9 Zoom1 Zoom2 4 3 DTV 1080i Component 1080i 1080p HDMI 720p 1080i 1080p 16 9 4 3 Wide Fit Screen Fit PC 16 9 4 3 Digital Noise Filter Off Low Medium High Auto Auto Visualization If the broadcast signal received b...

Page 20: ...e mode to its default settings Setting up the TV with Your PC Set the input source to PC O O MENUm Picture ENTERE Auto Adjustment t Adjust frequency values positions and fine tune the settings automatically Not available when connecting with an HDMI DVI cable Screen Coarse Fine Removes or reduces picture noise If the noise is not removed by Fine tuning alone then adjust the frequency as best as po...

Page 21: ...arly Preferred Language digital channels only Digital TV broadcasts are capable of simultaneous transmission of many audio tracks for example simultaneous translations of the program into foreign languages You can only select a language among the ones being broadcasted Multi Track Sound MTS analog channels only Mono Choose for channels that are broadcasting in mono or if you are having difficulty ...

Page 22: ...ted in order to set the time automatically Manual Set the current time manually Depending on the broadcast station and signal the auto time set up may not be correct In this case set the time manually Clock Set Set the Month Day Year Hour Minute and am pm manually Available only when Clock Mode is set to Manual You can set the Month Day Year Hour and Minute directly by pressing the number buttons ...

Page 23: ...f the V Chip restrictions are set up or changed NOTE x x V Chip is not available in HDMI Component or PC mode x x The default PIN number of a new TV set is 0 0 0 0 x x Allow All Press to unlock all TV ratings x x Block All Press to lock all TV ratings V Chip Lock Off On You can block rated TV Programs TV Parental Guidelines You can block TV programs depending on their rating This function allows y...

Page 24: ...ion is downloaded from the broadcasting station However depending on the information from the broadcasting station it may not be available for use x x Parental restriction levels differ depending on the broadcasting station The default menu name and Downloadable US Rating change depending on the downloaded information x x Even if you set the on screen display to another language the Downloadable U...

Page 25: ...nt Solid and Flashing Return to Default This option sets each Size Font Style Foreground Color Background Color Foreground Opacity and Background Opacity to its default NOTE x x Digital Caption Options are available only when Default and Service1 Service6 can be selected in Caption Mode x x The availability of captions depends on the program being broadcasted x x The Default setting follows the st...

Page 26: ...w seconds this is part of the normal operation of the TV Picture Test Use to check for picture problems Yes If the test pattern does not appear or there is noise in the test pattern select Yes There may be a problem with the TV Contact Samsung s Call Center for assistance 1 800 SAMSUNG No If the test pattern is properly displayed select No There may be a problem with your external equipment Please...

Page 27: ...Upgrade the software using the Internet First configure your network For detailed procedures on using the Network Setup refer to the Network Connection instructions If the internet connection doesn t operate properly the connection may be broken Please retry downloading If the problem persists download by USB and upgrade Alternative Software backup Displays the Software version downloaded through ...

Page 28: ... Modems and routers that support DHCP automatically provide the IP address subnet mask gateway and DNS values your TV needs to access the Internet so you don t have to enter them manually Most home networks are Dynamic Networks Some networks require a Static IP address If your network requires a Static IP address you must enter the IP address subnet mask gateway and DNS values manually on your TV ...

Page 29: ...rk Setup when connecting your TV to a network that requires a Static IP address Getting the Network Connection Values To get the Network connection values on most Windows computers follow these steps 1 Right click the Network icon on the bottom right of the screen 2 In the pop up menu that appears click Status 3 On the dialog that appears click the Support tab 4 On the Support Tab click the Detail...

Page 30: ...rrently being used If the channel set for the wireless IP sharer is currently being used by another device nearby this will result in interference and communication failure x x If you apply a security system other than the systems listed below it will not work with the TV x x If you select the Pure High throughput Greenfield 802 11N mode and set your AP s Security Encryption type to WEP TKIP or TK...

Page 31: ...n automatically follow these steps 1 Follow Steps 1 through 6 in the How to set up using PBC WPS procedure 2 Press the button to select Internet Protocol Setup and then press the ENTERE button Press the or button to select Auto and then press the ENTERE button 3 Press the button to go to Select a Network and then press the ENTERE button The Network function searches for available wireless networks...

Page 32: ... the RETURN button to select Network Test and then press the ENTERE button Network Setup Ad Hoc You can connect to a mobile device without an access point through the Samsung Wireless LAN Adapter by using a peer to peer network How to connect to new Ad hoc device 1 Follow Steps 1 through 6 in the How to set up using PBC WPS p 31 2 Choose Select a Network A list of devices networks appears 3 While ...

Page 33: ...DNS entry field Enter the numbers as above 9 When done press the button to go to Select a Network Select your network and then press the ENTERE button 10 Go to Step 4 in the How to set up automatically p 31 and follow the directions from that point on If Your TV Fails to Connect to the Internet Your TV may not be able to connect to the Internet because your ISP has permanently registered the MAC a...

Page 34: ... in same subnet The first 3 parts of the subnet address of the 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 You can connect the TV to the PC directly without connecting it through a ...

Page 35: ... a USB HDD to the dedicated USB 2 HDD port x x Do not disconnect the USB device while it is loading x x The higher the resolution of the image the longer it takes to display on the screen x x The maximum supported JPEG resolution is 15360X8640 pixels x x For unsupported or corrupted files the Not Supported File Format message is displayed x x If the files are sorted by Basic View up to 1000 files ...

Page 36: ...or txt string based Jan 10 2010 Jan 10 2010 Jan 10 2010 Jan 10 2010 Jan 10 2010 Jan 10 2010 Jan 10 2010 Jan 10 2010 Jan 10 2010 Jan 10 2010 Movie 01 avi 1 1 Movie 01 avi SUM Movie 03 avi Movie 05 avi Movie 07 avi Movie 09 avi Movie 02 avi Movie 04 avi Movie 06 avi Movie 08 avi Movie 10 avi Select Sorting T Tools Information You can ascertain the selected file name and the number of files and page ...

Page 37: ...0x1080 24 25 30 30 AC3 MPEG LPCM AAC MPEG2 1920x1080 24 25 30 30 H 264 1920x1080 6 30 25 ts tp trp TS MPEG2 1920x1080 24 25 30 30 AC3 AAC MP3 DD HE AAC H 264 1920x1080 6 30 25 VC1 1920x1080 6 30 25 Other Restrictions NOTE x x If there are problems with the contents of a codec the codec will not be supported x x If the information for a Container is incorrect and the file is in error the Container ...

Page 38: ... same USB device If the sound is abnormal when playing MP3 files adjust the Equalizer in the Sound menu An over modulated MP3 file may cause a sound problem Photos Viewing a Photo or Slide Show 1 Press the or button to select Photos then press the ENTERE button in the Media Play menu 2 Press the button to select the desired photo in the file list 3 Press the ENTERE button or Play button While a ph...

Page 39: ...an view the photo by selecting the folder Title Sorts and displays the file title in Symbol Number Alphabet Special order Preference Sorts and displays the file by preference You can change the file preference in the file list section using the Green button Latest Date Sorts and shows files by the latest date Earliest Date Sorts and shows files by the earliest date Artist Sorts the music file by a...

Page 40: ...when watching a slide show Zoom You can zoom into images in full screen mode Rotate You can rotate images in full screen mode Information You can see detailed information about the played file Settings Using the Setup Menu Continuous Movie Play Help Resume Play On Off Select to display the help pop up message for continuous movie playback Get DivX VOD registration code Shows the registration code ...

Page 41: ... on the TV and the HDMI OUT jack of the corresponding Anynet device using an HDMI cable 2 Connect the HDMI IN jack of the Home Theater and the HDMI OUT jack of the corresponding Anynet device using an HDMI cable PN50C540 PN58C540 TV Rear Panel Home Theater Anynet Device 1 Anynet Device 2 3 HDMI cable Not Supplied HDMI cable Not Supplied HDMI cable Not Supplied Optical Cable Not Supplied Optical Ca...

Page 42: ...g immediately using the recorder This is only available for devices that support the recording function Stop Recording recorder Stops recording Receiver Sound is played through the receiver If more than one recording device is connected they are displayed as recorder and if only one recording device is connected it will be represented as device_name Setting Up Anynet O O MENUm Application Anynet H...

Page 43: ...ning 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 The receiver will work when you have properly connected the optical in jack of the receiver to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT OPTICAL jack of the TV When the rec...

Page 44: ...ton on the TV remote control and select a non Anynet device Press z PRE CH and FAV CH to change the TV mode Note that the channel button operates only when a tuner embedded Anynet device is not connected The message Connecting to Anynet device appears on the screen You cannot use the remote control when you are configuring Anynet or switching to a view mode Use the remote control when the Anynet s...

Page 45: ...ge Media or ScreenShare function The Media function is available in all mobile devices which support AllShare Allowed Denied Allows Blocks the mobile phone Delete Deletes the mobile phone from the list This function only deletes the name of the mobile from the list If the deleted mobile device is turned on or trys to connect to the TV it may appear on the list again Using the Message Function Usin...

Page 46: ...nges For more detail information refer to Media Play p 34 Using ScreenShare Function Using ScreenShare you can browse various web contents provided by the mobile phone For example the image below displays an access page for contents on a mobile You can read the mobile s files and view the phone book and calendar on the TV Also in the phone book you can make a call to another person or send to SMS ...

Page 47: ...rew specifications x x Do not use screws that are longer than the standard dimension or do not comply with the VESA standard screw specifications Screws that are too long may cause damage to the inside of the TV set x x For wall mounts that do not comply with the VESA standard screw specifications the length of the screws may differ depending on the wall mount specifications x x Do not fasten the ...

Page 48: ... 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 x x 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 The appearance may differ depending on the product Be careful when you contact the TV because some par...

Page 49: ... to use only the appropriate supplied screw If you use a different screw you can damage your TV 2 Firmly fasten the screw you provided size M4xL20 or similar to the wall or cabinet where the TV is to be installed If you fasten the screw to the wall we recommend you drive the screw into a stud If that is not possible use a molly to anchor the screw 3 Tie the TV Holder cord to the screw fastened on ...

Page 50: ...e edge of the screen If the picture size is set to Screen Fit change it to 16 9 p 19 Change cable satellite box resolution The picture is black and white If you are using an AV composite input connect the video cable yellow to the Green jack of component input 1 on the TV When changing channels the picture freezes or is distorted or delayed If connected to a cable box please try to reset it reconn...

Page 51: ...with fast moving pictures such as sports and action movies A low signal can cause picture distortion This is not a TV problem PC Connection A Mode Not Supported message appears Set your PC s output resolution so it matches the resolutions supported by the TV p 13 PC is always shown on the source list even if a PC is not connected This is normal PC is always shown on the source list regardless of w...

Page 52: ... in the Self Diagnostic Test menu This function is only available with digital channels from an Antenna RF Coax connection p 26 The TV is tilted to the side Remove the base stand from the TV and reassemble it The channel menu is greyed out unavailable The Channel menu is only available when the TV source is selected Your settings are lost after 30 minutes or every time the TV is turned off If the ...

Page 53: ... 460 688 7 519 274 Open Source License Notice In the case of using open source software Open Source Licenses are available on the product menu Open Source License Notice is written only English Specifications Display Resolution 1920 x 1080 Environmental Considerations Operating Temperature Operating Humidity Storage Temperature Storage Humidity 50 F to 104 F 10 C to 40 C 10 to 80 non condensing 4 ...

Page 54: ... PN50C550 PN50C590 15 7 4 5 3 4 36 5 15 7 20 3 PN58C540 PN58C550 PN58C590 15 7 4 1 4 2 43 9 23 6 23 4 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 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 PN50C55...

Page 55: ...18 Frequency 13 H HDMI 10 41 Home theater 11 41 I Installation Space 48 L Language 24 License 53 M Media Play 34 Melody 25 Menu Transparency 25 Mono 21 Music 38 N Navigate 14 Network Connection 28 Network Setup 29 O ON OFF button 7 Optimal resolution 13 P Photos 38 Picture Size 19 40 PIP 26 Plug Play 9 Power Indicator 6 R Receiver 43 Recording 43 Remote Control 7 8 Repeat Mode 40 RGB Only Mode 18 ...

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