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Page 1: ...MSUNG 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 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 Samsung Electronics America Inc...

Page 2: ...e 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 acce...

Page 3: ...es y y Network Connection 25 Connecting to a Wired Network 25 Connecting to a Wireless Network 27 y y Media Play 32 Connecting a USB Device 32 Connecting to your PC through a network 32 Screen Display 34 Playing Multiple Files 37 Media Play Additional Functions 37 y y Anynet 39 Setting Up Anynet 40 Switching between Anynet Devices 40 Recording 40 Listening through a Receiver 41 Troubleshooting for...

Page 4: ...s and shapes may vary depending on the models y y Remote Control BN59 01042A Batteries AAA x 2 y y Owner s Instructions y y Cleaning Cloth BN63 01798B y y Warranty Card Safety Guide Quick Setup Guide Blanking Bracket Screw 1EA 50 inches BN63 06481A 58 inches BN63 06485A Cable Tie BN61 05596A Holder Ring 4EA Ferrite Core for Power Cord 1EA 3301 002053 Ferrite Core for Power Cord The ferrite cores a...

Page 5: ...ition 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 insert your fingers into the stand base slot of the TV when installing the stand base...

Page 6: ...use the y buttons as you would use the and buttons on the remote control 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 Standby mode Do not leave your TV in standby mode for long periods of time when you are away on a hol...

Page 7: ...k to various internet services p 42 Displays information on the TV screen Selects the on screen menu items and changes the values seen on the menu Exits the menu MEDIA P Displays Media Play p 32 YAHOO Runs the Yahoo widget p 46 MTS Press to choose stereo mono or Separate Audio Program SAP broadcast p 19 FAV CH Displays Favorite Channel Lists on the screen p 13 P SIZE Selects the picture size p 16 ...

Page 8: ... standard Press the volume button 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 val...

Page 9: ...rer 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 not display or a connection error may occur Using a Component up to 1080p or Audio Video 480i only Cable Available devices DVD Blu ray player cable box STB satellite receiver VCR When connecting to AV IN the color of the AV IN Y VIDEO jack...

Page 10: ...yer 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 amplifier or DVD home theater 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 AUDIO OUT Connects to the audio input jacks on your amplifier DVD home thea...

Page 11: ...1 469 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 83 500 106 500 108 000 85 5...

Page 12: ...n the OSD may differ depending on the selected menu 6 ENTERE Press ENTERE to confirm the selection 7 EXITe Press EXIT Changing the Input Source Source List Use to select TV or an external input sources such as a DVD Blu ray player cable box STB satellite receiver O O MENUm Input Source List ENTERE SOURCE TV AV Component PC HDMI1 DVI HDMI2 HDMI3 HDMI4 USB You can only choose external devices that a...

Page 13: ... depending 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 fr...

Page 14: ...dd menu only appears for deleted channels x x Delete a channel from the Added Channels or Favorite menu in the same manner Timer Viewing You can set a desired channel to be displayed automatically at the reserved time Set the current time first to use this function 1 Press the buttons to select the desired channel in Channel List 2 Press the TOOLS button then select Timer Viewing 3 Scroll up or do...

Page 15: ...ction can be used to enhance your power savings Eco Solution O O MENUm Picture Eco Solution ENTERE Energy Saving Off Low Medium High Picture Off This adjusts the brightness of the TV in order to reduce power consumption If you select Picture Off the screen is turned off but the sound remains on Press any button except the volume button to turn on the screen Until the screen turns on again a distor...

Page 16: ...t Some external devices may not support this function Interval Select interval to adjust Red Adjust the red level Green Adjust the green level Blue Adjust the blue level Reset Resets the 10p White Balance to its default settings Flesh Tone Emphasize pink Flesh Tone Edge Enhancement Off On Emphasize object boundaries xvYCC Off On Setting the xvYCC mode on increases detail and color space when watch...

Page 17: ...ignal is weak try other options until the best picture is displayed Auto Visualization When changing analog channels displays signal strength Only available for analog channels When bar is green is that the best possible signal MPEG Noise Filter Off Low Medium High Auto Reduces MPEG noise to provide improved picture quality HDMI Black Level Normal Low Selects the black level on the screen to adjus...

Page 18: ... the or button to adjust the Horizontal Position Image Reset Resets the image to default settings Using Your TV as a Computer PC Display Setting Up Your PC Software Based on Windows XP Depending on the version of Windows and the video card the actual screens on your PC will probably look different but the same basic set up information will apply in most cases If not contact your computer manufactu...

Page 19: ...o equalize the volume level on each channel set to Normal Night This mode provides an improved sound experience compared to Normal mode making almost no noise It is useful at night Speaker Select External Speaker TV Speaker A sound echo may occur due to a difference in decoding speed between the main speaker and the audio receiver In this case set the TV to External Speaker When Speaker Select is ...

Page 20: ...made You must set the clock first On Time Off Time Set the hour minute and activate inactivate To activate the timer with the setting you ve chosen set to Activate Volume Set the desired volume level 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 Antenna when the Source is set to TV Select Air or...

Page 21: ...ally block any category that deals with more sensitive material For example if you block the PG 13 category then R NC 17 and X will automatically be blocked Canadian English You can block TV programs depending on their Anglophone Canadian rating C Programming intended for children under age 8 C8 Programming generally considered acceptable for children 8 years and over to watch on their own G Gener...

Page 22: ...nalog Caption function operates in either analog TV channel mode or when a signal is supplied from an external device to the TV Depending on the broadcasting signal the Analog Caption function may or may not work with digital channels Default Service1 Service6 CC1 CC4 Text1 Text4 digital channels only The Digital Captions function works with digital channels Service1 6 may not be available in digi...

Page 23: ...Bright Dark Set the Transparency of the menu Melody Off Low Medium High Set so that a melody plays when the TV is turned on or off Wireless Remote Control Off On Turn on off or give permission to Samsung mobile phones devices You must have a Samsung Mobile phone device which supports Wireless Remote Control For more details refer to each device s manual Picture In Picture PIP PIP t You can watch t...

Page 24: ...troubleshooting tips apply contact the Samsung customer service center Software Upgrade Software Upgrade can be performed by network connection or downloading the latest firmware from www samsung com to a USB memory device Current Version the software already installed in the TV Software is represented as Year Month Day_Version Installing the Latest Version By USB Insert a USB drive containing the...

Page 25: ...otocol DHCP 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 ...

Page 26: ...s 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 Details button The Network connection values are displayed How t...

Page 27: ...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 TKIPAES WPS2Mixed your Samsung TV will not support the connection in compliance with n...

Page 28: ...ion on www samsung com How to set up using Samsung Auto Configuration 1 Place the AP and TV next to each other and turn them on Because AP booting times vary you may have to wait approximately two minutes for your AP to boot up Ensure the LAN cable is connected to the WAN port of the AP during Samsung Auto Configuration If it is not connected Samsung Auto Configuration only confirms that the TV is...

Page 29: ...e Pass Phrase during the setup process How to set up automatically To set up the wireless connection 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 Net...

Page 30: ...low Steps 1 through 6 in the How to set up using PBC WPS p 29 2 Choose Select a Network The Device Network list appears 3 Select the device you want in the Device list 4 If security key is required input the security key If network doesn t operate normally check the Network Name SSID and Security Key again An incorrect Security Key may cause a malfunction Network Setup Manual If the other methods ...

Page 31: ...nds message appears press the PBC button on the device to connect For more information refer to the wireless network setup manual of the device to be connected 5 If the TV connects properly to the device after the count in the message box starts then the message box disappears automatically If the connection fails please retry after 2 minutes If Your TV Fails to Connect to the Internet Your TV may...

Page 32: ...nd the users manual from www samsung com 1 For more information on how to configure your network refer to Network Connection p 25 You are recommended to locate both the TV and the PC 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 conn...

Page 33: ...a USB HDD dedicated USB 1 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 can be d...

Page 34: ...xt string based Information You can ascertain the selected file name and the number of files and page Sort List Section Displays the sorting standard The sorting standard is different depending on the contents Operation Buttons Red Change Device Selects a connected device B Green Preference Sets the file preference not supported in Basic view Yellow Select Selects multiple files from file list Sel...

Page 35: ... 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 will not be able to play correctly x...

Page 36: ...ayback you can search using the and button REW and µ FF buttons do not function during play Only displays the files with MP3 and PCM file extension Other file extensions are not displayed even if they are saved on the 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 Creating My Playlist 1 Pre...

Page 37: ... in the desired group 2 Press the TOOLS button and select Play Current Group Media Play Additional Functions Sorting the file list Press the Blue button in the file list to sort the files Category Operation Videos Music Photos Basic View Displays the whole folder You can view the photo by selecting the folder Title Sorts and displays the file title in Symbol Number Alphabet Special order Preferenc...

Page 38: ...select background music when watching a slide show Zoom You can zoom into images in full screen mode Rotate You can rotate images in full screen mode Home Background You can move the file to the Media Play desktop Information You can see detailed information about the played file Settings Using the Setup Menu Background Setting Select to display the background you want Continuous Movie Play Help R...

Page 39: ...o Input on the Home Theater x x 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 If you want to hear 5 1 channel audio connect the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT OPTICAL jack on the DVD Satellite Box i e Anynet Device 1 or 2 directly to the Amplifier or Home Theater not the TV x x Y...

Page 40: ...off if recording is in progress May not be enabled depending on the device Switching between Anynet Devices 1 Anynet devices connected to the TV are listed If you cannot find a device you want press the Red button to refresh the list 2 Select a device and press the ENTERE button You can switch to the selected device The Device List menu will only appear when you set Anynet HDMI CEC to On in the Ap...

Page 41: ...Plug Play initial setup etc When connecting or removing the HDMI cable please make sure to search devices again or turn your TV off and on again Check if the Anynet Function of Anynet device is set on I want to start Anynet Check if the Anynet device is properly connected to the TV and check if the Anynet HDMI CEC is set to On in the Anynet Setup menu Press the TOOLS button to display the Anynet m...

Page 42: ...rom the web to your TV O MENUm Application Content View Internet TV ENTERE Recommended Applications Displays the recommended service by Samsung You are not able to add or delete a service in this list Downloaded Applications Displays the downloaded applications through the Samsung Apps TV Screen Displays the current channel Information Displays notices new applications and advertisements brought t...

Page 43: ...ation on Internet TV must be downloaded to use this feature Depending on your country Ticker application may have a different service or not be supported Channel Bound Service Off On Some channels support applications as an Internet data service allowing you to access the Internet service while watching TV Only available if supported by the broadcaster Change the Service Lock password The default ...

Page 44: ... done press the ENTERE button 5 Using the number buttons enter the User account and Password x x Password must be numbers only x x You can delete the entered character using the PRE CH button x x Using the REW or μ FF button you can select icon you want to enter in icon keypad screen 6 Account created You can use the services provided by all users of your Samsung TV with a single login by linking ...

Page 45: ...ng such as Facebook and Twitter y y Information Includes various information services such as news stocks and weather y y Other Includes other miscellaneous services y y My Page Displays the application list and your cyber cash balance Starting in the middle of 2010 US and Korea only you can purchase cyber cash for buying applications through tv samsung com y y Help If you have questions about Int...

Page 46: ...d television experience powered by the Yahoo Widget Engine You can monitor financial stocks share photos with friends and family and track news and weather all through the Yahoo Widget Engine When running Internet TV for the first time you will be prompted to configure the basic settings Depending on your country s regulations some applications may have limited service or not be supported Widget l...

Page 47: ...o Service using EXIT button in advance y y From the Administrative Controls menu you can Configure the Screen Saver timeout to avoid screen burn in Create Owner PIN and set a Security Question to control other profiles Create and configure a new profile with a unique set of widgets Delete an existing profile y y Sign into Yahoo from PROFILE Widget using your Yahoo ID If you have a Yahoo ID you can...

Page 48: ...IED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OF SATISFACTORY QUALITY FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF ACCURACY OF QUIET ENJOYMENT AND NON INFRINGEMENT OF THIRD PARTY RIGHTS SAMSUNG DOES NOT GUARANTEE THE ACCURACY VALIDITY TIMELINESS LEGALITY OR COMPLETENESS OF ANY CONTENT OR SERVICE MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH THIS DEVICE AND DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE DEVICE CONTENT OR SERVICES WIL...

Page 49: ... Message 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 Functio...

Page 50: ...s For more detail information refer to Media Play p 32 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 NOT...

Page 51: ...all mount kits are shown in the table below x x When purchasing our wall mount kit a detailed installation manual and all parts necessary for assembly are provided x x Do not use screws that do not comply with the VESA standard screw 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...

Page 52: ...term use Securing the Installation Space Keep the required distances between the product and other objects e g walls to ensure proper ventilation 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 x x If you use parts provided by another manuf...

Page 53: ...sure 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...

Page 54: ...y Saving p 15 Try resetting the picture to view the default picture settings go to MENU Picture Picture Reset p 18 There is a dotted line on the edge of the screen If the picture size is set to Screen Fit change it to 16 9 p 17 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 in...

Page 55: ...s distorted macroblock error small block dots pixelization Compression of video contents may cause picture distortion especially 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 they match the resolutions supported by the TV p 11 PC is a...

Page 56: ...here is a plastic smell from the TV This smell is normal and will dissipate over time The TV Signal Information is unavailable in the Self Diagnostic Test menu This function is only available with digital channels from an Antenna RF Coax connection p 24 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 on...

Page 57: ...ete the registration process and learn more about DivX VOD Pat 7 295 673 7 460 688 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 Temperat...

Page 58: ... name 1 2 3 4 5 6 PN50C6400 PN50C6500 15 7 15 7 32 8 13 6 3 6 12 4 PN58C6400 PN58C6500 23 6 15 7 40 1 13 6 4 2 11 0 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 6 5 3...

Page 59: ...Frequency 11 H HDMI 9 39 Home Theater 10 39 I Installation Space 52 Internet TV 42 L Language 22 License 57 M Media Play 32 Melody 23 Menu Transparency 23 Mono 19 Music 36 N Navigate 12 Network Connection 25 Network Setup 26 O ON OFF button 7 Optimal resolution 11 P Password 43 Photos 37 Picture Size 16 38 PIP Picture in Picture 23 Plug Play 8 Power Indicator 6 R Receiver 41 Recording 40 Repeat Mo...

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