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Network Setup (Auto)

Use the Automatic 

Network Setup

 when connecting your 

TV to a network that supports DHCP. To set up your TV’s 
cable network connection automatically, follow these steps:

How to set up automatically
1. 

Connect your TV to your LAN as described in the 
previous section.

2. 

Turn on your TV, press the 

MENU

 button on your 

remote, use the 

 or 

 button to select 

Setup

, and 

then press the 

ENTER

E

 button.

3. 

Use the 

 or 

 button to select 

Network

 in the 

Setup

 

menu, and then press the 

ENTER

E

 button. The 

Network screen appears.

4. 

On the 

Network

 screen, select 

Network Type

.

5. 

Set 

Network Type

 to 

Wired

.

6. 

Select 

Network Setup

. The 

Network Setup

 screen 

appears.

7. 

Set 

Internet Protocol Setup

 to 

Auto

8.  Auto

 acquires and enters the needed Internet values 

automatically.

9. 

Wait two minutes, and then press the 

RETURN

 button 

on your remote.

10. 

If the 

Network

 Function has not acquired the network 

connection values, go to the directions for 

Manual

.

Network Setup (Manual)

Use the Manual 

Network 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 Details button. The 
Network connection values are displayed.

How to set up manually

To set up your TV’s cable network connection manually, 
follow these steps: 

1. 

Follow Steps 1 through 6 in the “How to set up 
automatically” procedure.

2. 

Set 

Internet Protocol Setup

 to 

Manual

.

3. 

Press the 

 button on your remote to go to the first 

entry field.

4. 

Enter the 

IP Address

Subnet Mask

Gateway

, and 

DNS Server

 values. Use the number buttons on your 

remote to enter numbers and the arrow buttons to move 
from one entry field to another.

5. 

When done, press the 

RETURN

 button on your remote.

6. 

Select 

Network Test

 to check the Internet connectivity.

 Network Setup

IP Address 

  

  

  

Subnet Mask 

  

  

  

Gateway 

  

  

  

DNS 

: Auto

DNS Server 

  

  

  

U

 Move   

 E 

Enter   

 R 

Return

Internet Protocol Setup 

: Auto  

Network

U

 Move   

 E 

Enter   

 R 

Return

Network Type 

: Wired 

Network Setup 
Network Test

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Summary of Contents for PN50C550G1FXZA

Page 1: ...veuillez contacter le Service Consommateurs Samsung Comuníquese con SAMSUNG WORLDWIDE Si desea formular alguna pregunta o comentario en relación con los productos de Samsung comuníquese con el centro de atención al cliente de SAMSUNG 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 Mississa...

Page 2: ...ust be presented to the Service 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 ...

Page 3: ...ng the On Off Timer 22 Locking Programs 23 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...

Page 4: ...Remote Control PN50C540 PN58540 BN59 00996A PN50C550 PN50C590 PN58C550 PN58C590 BN59 01041A Batteries AAA x 2 y y Owner s Instructions y y Warranty Card Safety Guide Quick Setup Guide y y Cleaning Cloth BN63 01798B y y Power Cord M4 X L16 Blanking Bracket BN63 06475A PN50C540 PN50C550 PN50C590 BN63 06476A PN58C540 PN58C550 PN58C590 TV Holder Screw M4 BN68 01788A Cable Tie BN61 05596A Ferrite Core ...

Page 5: ...as shown 1 2 2 With your TV upright connect the TV to the Stand as shown 3 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 fast...

Page 6: ...uttons 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 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 ti...

Page 7: ... 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 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 channe...

Page 8: ...splays information on the TV 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...

Page 9: ... 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 ch...

Page 10: ... satellite receiver supporting HDMI versions older than 1 3 is connected the TV may operate abnormally e g no screen display no sound annoying flicker abnormal color x x If there is no sound after connecting an HDMI cable check the HDMI version of the external device If you suspect the version is older than 1 3 contact the provider of the device to confirm the HDMI version and request an upgrade x...

Page 11: ...nd 5 1 CH sound to the home theater 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 ...

Page 12: ...or a D sub cable English 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 ...

Page 13: ...1280 x 960 1360 x 768 1440 x 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 1...

Page 14: ...VI cable to the HDMI IN 1 DVI port you should set 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 EX...

Page 15: ...tions 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 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...

Page 16: ...ion is only available in Cable 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 channel...

Page 17: ...y Scroll to the left or right 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 pictur...

Page 18: ...ontrast Gamma Adjust the primary 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 Ga...

Page 19: ...gh Definition 16 9 1080i 1080p 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 th...

Page 20: ...el Resets your current picture 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 adjus...

Page 21: ... dialog can be heard more clearly 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 ...

Page 22: ...el The antenna must be connected 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...

Page 23: ...ification number before any of 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 ...

Page 24: ...ilable for use after information 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 anothe...

Page 25: ...Default Transparent Translucent 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 D...

Page 26: ...Self Diagnostic might take few 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 y...

Page 27: ... after the upgrade By Online 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 Softwar...

Page 28: ...st Configuration Protocol 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 D...

Page 29: ...up 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 Details butt...

Page 30: ...eless IP sharer that is not currently 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 blow 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 Encr...

Page 31: ... 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 Network and then press the ENTERE button The Network function searches for availabl...

Page 32: ...etwork Setup screen re appears 11 To test the connection press 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 Choos...

Page 33: ...he button to go to the first 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 per...

Page 34: ...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 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 co...

Page 35: ...mage or data loss x x Connect 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...

Page 36: ...b string based Micro DVD sub 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 ...

Page 37: ...5 30 30 mpg mpeg PS MPEG1 1920x1080 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 fi...

Page 38: ...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 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 but...

Page 39: ...splays 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 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 Art...

Page 40: ... and 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 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...

Page 41: ...MI IN 1 DVI 2 3 or 4 jack 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 Cabl...

Page 42: ...u of the DVD recorder will appear Recording recorder Starts recording 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 represe...

Page 43: ...g device s users manual Listening 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 OPTICA...

Page 44: ...net menu Press the SOURCE button 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 rem...

Page 45: ...up with this TV for using the 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 ag...

Page 46: ...a Play menu automatically changes 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 a...

Page 47: ...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 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 specificatio...

Page 48: ...per 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 manufacturer it may result in a problem with the product or an injury due to the product falling x x The appearance may differ dependin...

Page 49: ...n the screw to the wall or cabinet where the TV is to be installed Tie the TV Holder attached to the TV and the screw fastened on the wall or cabinet so that the TV is fixed Only the screw needed to attach the holder to the TV is supplied The screw to attach the Holder to the wall or cabinet must be purchased separately We recommend purchasing a size M4xL20 wood screw Install the TV close to the w...

Page 50: ... 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 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 ...

Page 51: ...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 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 t...

Page 52: ...age 10 of this manual There 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 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...

Page 53: ...t License Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Manufactured under license under U S Patent s 5 451 942 5 956 674 5 974 380 5 978 762 6 487 535 other U S and worldwide patents issued pending DTS and the Symbol are registered trademarks DTS 2 0 Digital Out and the DTS logos are trademarks of DTS Inc Product Includes sof...

Page 54: ...el name 1 2 3 4 5 6 PN50C540 PN50C550 PN50C590 15 7 15 7 3 4 36 5 15 7 20 3 PN58C540 PN58C550 PN58C590 15 7 23 6 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...

Page 55: ...e 19 Fine Tune 17 Flesh Tone 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 Rep...

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