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Page 1: ...UAL imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product To receive more complete service please register your product at www samsung com register Model___________ Serial No _____________ ...

Page 2: ...rk 64 Managing the Network Connected Devices76 Setting the Setup 80 Setting the Time 81 Using the Sleep Timer 83 Setting the On Off Timer 84 Blocking Programs 88 Picture In Picture PIP 100 Economical Solutions 103 Other Features 105 Support Menu 116 Advanced Features Using the 3D function 130 Using the AllShare Play 141 Connecting a USB Device 142 Connecting to the PC through network 148 Screen Di...

Page 3: ...ger Channel List O O MENU Support Contents Home Channel List ENTERE The Channel List contains the channels your TV displays added channels when you press the CH LIST button On the Channel List you can view channel information Added Favorites 1 5 and manage channels Contents Home Channel List AllShare Play Schedule Manager Source R Return ...

Page 4: ...V displays Favorites 1 5 only if you have added favorites using Edit Favorites N N If you want to view the list of favorite channels quickly press the CH LIST button and then press the CH Mode to display Favorites 1 5 If you have favorites in more than one favorite group press the CH Mode to view the other groups Press the CH Mode to return to the Added ...

Page 5: ...l Moves to the Favorites list if you have added favorites using Edit Favorites Moves to other channels when you select the Program View in T Tools menu E Watch Information Press to watch the channel you selected Displays details of the selected program k Page Scrolls the Channel List to the next or previous page ...

Page 6: ...chedule a digital program follow these steps 1 Press the CH LIST button then select a desired digital channel 2 Press TOOLS button and then select the Program View The program list for that channel appears 3 Press the buttons to select the desired program and then press the ENTERE Information button 4 Select Schedule Viewing and then press the ENTERE button N N If you want to cancel Schedule Viewi...

Page 7: ...hannel Name Edit Delete Information Change Antenna Edit Mode 1 Use the arrow buttons to select a channel and then press the TOOLS button 2 Select an option and then press ENTERE to activate the option or change its settings Program View digital channels only Displays the program when digital channel is selected ...

Page 8: ...E button The Edit Favorites screen appears 2 The Edit Favorites screen has five groups Favorites 1 Favorites 2 etc You can add a favorite channel to any one of the groups Select a group using the buttons and then press ENTERE 3 Select OK and then press ENTERE twice N N If you want to edit or delete the channel as being Favorites change its settings in Edit Favorites screen ...

Page 9: ... the channel list When you use the channel button to change channels your TV only displays the channels on the channel list Information Displays details of the selected program N N Press the Watch to switch the channel directly Change Antenna Switches to Air or Cable Edit Mode You can select desired channels and edit it For detailed information about using Edit Mode refer to Using Option Menu in E...

Page 10: ...orites Set each channel using the menu options Edit Favorites Add Delete Deselect Select All The option menu items that appear may differ depending on the channel status and type 1 Press the TOOLS button in Channel List screen then select the Edit Mode A check box appears to the left of the channel 2 Press the buttons to select the desired channel and then press ENTERE button The c mark indicates ...

Page 11: ... etc You can add a favorite channel to any one of the groups Press the buttons to select a group Add Delete Delete or add a channel to display the channels you want N N The Add menu is only available in All Channels N N The Add menu only appears for deleted channels N N A gray colored channel indicates the channel has been deleted Deselect Deselect the selected channels Select All Select all the c...

Page 12: ...ou display the channel you want at the time of your choice Using Option Menu t You can set the TV to display a desired channel automatically on a day and at a time of your choice Set each channel using the menu options Cancel schedule Edit Schedule Manually Schedule N N You must set the current time first using the Time Clock function in the System menu to use this function ...

Page 13: ...ger screen Press the Manually Schedule to add a scheduled viewing N N You can press the a Manually Schedule directly on the Schedule Manager screen 2 Press the buttons to set Antenna Channel Repeat Date and Start Time Antenna Select the desired broadcasting signal Channel Select the desired channel ...

Page 14: ...ndicates a day you selected Date You can set a desired date N N Date is available only when you select Once in Repeat Start Time You can set the start time you want N N If you want to edit or cancel a scheduled viewing select the scheduled viewing on the Booking List Press the TOOLS button and select Edit Schedule or Cancel schedule ...

Page 15: ...Auto Program function Before your TV can memorize channels you must specify the signal source either Air or Cable If you select cable when you start Auto Program you must also specify the cable system type STD HRC or IRC If you don t know your cable system type contact your local cable company for the information Most cable companies use STD ...

Page 16: ...low these steps 1 Push MENUm Channel ENTERE 2 Select Antenna and then press ENTERE 3 Select the source of your TV signal Air or Cable Go to the next section Auto Program N N Selecting Air or Cable also changes the actual signal input from Air to Cable or Cable to Air ...

Page 17: ...RE 3 Select Start and then press ENTERE 4 Select Air or Cable or both by highlighting and then pressing ENTERE N N If you selected Air or Cable or both on the Antenna screen your choice will already be selected 5 Select Next and then press ENTERE 6 If you selected Cable the cable system screen appears Select Digital Cable System and then press ENTERE N N If you selected Air only Auto Program start...

Page 18: ...N N After all the available channels are stored Auto Program removes scrambled channels When done the Auto Program menu then reappears This process can take up to 30 minutes How to Stop Auto Programming 1 Press the ENTERE button to select Stop 2 A message will ask Stop Auto Program Select Yes by pressing the or button 3 Press the ENTERE button ...

Page 19: ...out scrambled channels after Auto Program is completed This process may take up to 20 30 minutes How to Stop the Clear Scrambled Channels Function 1 Press the ENTERE button to select Stop 2 Press the button to select Yes 3 Press the ENTERE button N N This function is only available in Cable mode ...

Page 20: ...tically during the search and store operation If the signal is weak or distorted fine tune the channel manually Select Fine Tune in the Channel menu N N 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 N N To reset the fine tuning select Reset ...

Page 21: ...re Select a mode using the buttons and then press ENTERE N N When connecting a PC you can only select Entertain and Standard Dynamic Suitable for a bright room Standard Suitable for a normal environment Movie Suitable for watching movies in a dark room Entertain Suitable for watching movies and games N N It is only available when connecting a PC ...

Page 22: ... option using the buttons and then press ENTERE N N NOTE When you make changes to Cell Light Contrast Brightness Sharpness Color or Tint G R the OSD will be adjusted accordingly When connecting a PC you can only make changes to Cell Light Contrast Brightness and Sharpness You can adjust and store settings for each external device connected to the TV Lowering picture brightness reduces power consum...

Page 23: ...e Size If you have a cable box or satellite receiver it may have its own set of screen sizes as well However we highly recommend you use your TV s16 9 mode most of the time 16 9 Sets the picture to 16 9 wide screen mode Zoom1 Magnifies the picture moderately Cuts off the top and sides Zoom2 Magnifies the pictrue more than Zoom1 Wide Fit Enlarges the aspect ratio of the picture so it fits the entir...

Page 24: ...mat for a long time The borders displayed on the left and right or top and bottom of the screen may cause image retention screen burn which is not covered by the warranty Screen Fit When your TV inputs HDMI 720p 1080i 1080p or Component 1080i 1080p signals displays the full image without any cut off ...

Page 25: ...Zoom2 or Wide Fit follow these steps 1 Select the Position and then press the ENTERE button 2 Select the Position button and then press ENTERE 3 Press the or button to move the picture up or down 4 Press the ENTERE button N N If you want to reset the pictures to its original position select Reset in the Position screen and then press ENTERE The picture will be reset to its default position ...

Page 26: ...e steps 1 Select the Position and then press the ENTERE button 2 Select the Position button and then press ENTERE 3 Press the or button to move the picture 4 Press the ENTERE button N N If you want to reset the pictures to its original position select Reset in the Position screen and then press ENTERE The picture will be reset to its default position ...

Page 27: ...s for each external device you have connected to an input on the TV N N Picture Sizes available by Input Source Input Source Picture Size DTV 1080i 1080p 16 9 Wide Fit 4 3 Screen Fit DTV 720p 16 9 Wide Fit 4 3 DTV 480i 480p ATV AV 16 9 Zoom1 Zoom2 4 3 Component 1080i 1080p 16 9 Wide Fit 4 3 Screen Fit Component 720p 16 9 Wide Fit 4 3 Component 480i 480p 16 9 Zoom1 Zoom2 4 3 HDMI 720p 1080i 1080p 1...

Page 28: ...nging the Picture Options Advanced Settings O O MENUm Picture Advanced Settings ENTERE Advanced Settings are available in the Standard and Movie modes To use select an option using the buttons and then press ENTERE ...

Page 29: ...Emphasizes pink Flesh Tone RGB Only Mode Off Red Green Blue Displays the Red Green and Blue color for making fine adjustments to hue and saturation Color Space Auto Native Adjusts the range of colors the color gamut available to create images Advanced Settings RGB Only Mode Off Color Space Native White Balance Gamma 0 Flesh Tone 0 Black Tone Off Dynamic Contrast Medium ...

Page 30: ...e brightness Reset Resets the White Balance to it s default settings Gamma Adjusts the primary color intensity Motion Lighting Off On Reduces power consumption by reducing screen brightness when the picture on the screen is motionless N N This function is not supported in 3D mode N N When you change the Cell Light Contrast or Brightness the TV sets Motion Lighting to Off N N Only available in Stan...

Page 31: ... only make changes to Color Tone Color Tone Cool Standard Warm1 Warm2 N N Warm1 or Warm2 will be deactivated when the picture mode is Dynamic N N You can adjust and store settings for each external device connected to an input on the TV Picture Options Color Tone Standard Digital Noise Filter Auto MPEG Noise Filter Auto HDMI Black Level Low Film Mode Off ...

Page 32: ...reen N N When the signal is weak try each option until the TV displays best picture Auto Visualization When changing analog channels displays signal strength N N Only available for analog channels N N When the INFO button is pressed the signal strength bar is displayed N N When the bar is green you are receiving the best possible signal MPEG Noise Filter Off Low Medium High Auto Reduces MPEG noise...

Page 33: ...HDMI mode RGB signals Film Mode Off Auto1 Auto2 Sets the TV so that it senses and then processes film signals from all sources automatically and adjusts the picture for optimum quality N N Available in ATV AV COMPONENT 480i 1080i and HDMI 1080i N N If the screen does not seem natural change its option to Off Auto1 Auto2 in Film Mode ...

Page 34: ... English Reset Picture Yes No Resets your current picture mode to its default settings ...

Page 35: ...ndard Selects the normal sound mode Music Emphasizes music over voices Movie Provides the best sound for movies Clear Voice Emphasizes voices over other sounds Amplify Increase the intensity of high frequency sounds to allow a better listening experience for the hearing impaired N N If Speaker Select is set to External Speaker Sound Mode is disabled ...

Page 36: ...E SRS TruSurround HD Off On This function provides a virtual 5 1 channel surround sound experience through a pair of speakers or headphones using HRTF Head Related Transfer Function technology SRS TruDialog Off On This function allows you to increase the intensity of a voice over background music or sound effects so that dialog can be heard more clearly ...

Page 37: ...R Adjusts the balance between the right and left speaker 100Hz 300Hz 1kHz 3kHz 10kHz Bandwidth Adjustment Adjusts the volume level of specific bandwidth frequencies Reset Resets the equalizer to its default settings N N If Speaker Select is set to External Speaker Sound Effect is disabled ...

Page 38: ...rred Language digital channels only Use the buttons to select a language and then press ENTERE Digital TV broadcasts can simultaneously transmit many audio tracks for example simultaneous translations of the program into foreign languages N N You can only select a language from among the ones being broadcasted ...

Page 39: ...ficulty receiving a stereo signal Stereo Choose for channels that are broadcasting in stereo SAP Choose to listen to the Separate Audio Program which is usually a foreign language translation N N Depending on the program being broadcast you can listen to Mono Stereo or SAP N N When you press the TOOLS button in digital channel you can select a language from among the ones being broadcasted ...

Page 40: ...ay differ depending on the input source N N By connecting the TV to a receiver or home theater with Dolby Digital and 5 1ch speakers and selecting Dolby Digital you can maximize your interactive 3D sound experience Audio Delay Lets you correct timing mismatches between the audio track and the video when you are watching the TV and listening to digital audio output from the TV through an external d...

Page 41: ...the TV to External Speaker N N When you set Speaker Select to External Speaker the TV s speakers are turned off You will hear sound through the external speakers only When you set Speaker Select to TV Speaker both the TV s speakers and the external speakers are on You will hear sound through both N N When Speaker Select is set to External Speaker the VOLUME and MUTE buttons will not operate and th...

Page 42: ... same Night equalizes and decrease the volume level on each channel so each channel is quieter Night is useful at night when you may want to keep the volume low N N To use the volume control on the source device connected to the TV set Auto Volume to Off on the TV Otherwise a change to the volume control of the source device may not be applied ...

Page 43: ... English Reset Sound Yes No Reset all sound settings to the factory defaults Select Reset Sound press ENTERE select Yes on the pop up and then press ENTERE again ...

Page 44: ...o attach your TV to your LAN using cable 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 LAN cable See the diagram below The Modem Port on the Wall External Modem ADSL VDSL Cable TV TV Rear Panel LAN Cable Modem Cable ...

Page 45: ...n the back of your TV to a IP Sharer router which is connected to an external modem Use LAN cable for the connection See the diagram below The Modem Port on the Wall External Modem ADSL VDSL Cable TV IP Sharer having DHCP server TV Rear Panel LAN Cable LAN Cable Modem Cable ...

Page 46: ...ch your TV to your LAN by connecting the LAN port on the back of your TV directly to a network wall outlet using a LAN cable See the diagram below Note that the wall outlet is attached to a modem or router elsewhere in your house The LAN Port on the Wall TV Rear Panel LAN Cable ...

Page 47: ...es a Static IP address you must enter the IP address subnet mask gateway and DNS values manually on your TV s Cable Setup Screen when you set up the network connection To get the IP address subnet mask gateway and DNS values contact your Internet Service Provider ISP If you have a Windows computer you can also get these values through your computer N N You can use ADSL modems that support DHCP if ...

Page 48: ...s router or modem and a Samsung Wireless LAN Adapter WIS10ABGN WIS12ABGNX which you connect to your TV s back or side panel USB port See the illustration below LAN Cable Wireless IP sharer wireless router having DHCP Server Samsung Wireless LAN Adapter TV Side Panel USB port The LAN Port on the Wall ...

Page 49: ...he video may not be played smoothly N N NOTE You must use the Samsung Wireless LAN Adapter WIS10ABGN WIS12ABGNX to use a wireless network Samsung Wireless LAN Adapter and The USB extension Cable are sold separately and are offered by selected retailers Ecommerce sites and Samsungparts com To use a wireless network your TV must be connected to a wireless IP sharer either a router or a modem If the ...

Page 50: ...EP WPAPSK WPA2PSK Encryption Type WEP AES If you select the HIGH PURE THROUGHPUT Greenfield 802 11n mode and the Encryption type is set to WEP TKIP or TKIP AES WPS2Mixed for your wireless router Samsung TVs will not support a connection in compliance with new Wi Fi certification specifications If your wireless router supports WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup you can connect to the network via PBC Push Bu...

Page 51: ...you connect the Samsung Wireless LAN Adapter Connection Methods You can setup the wireless network connection like below Auto Setup Using the Auto Network Search function Manual Setup WPS PBC Wi Fi Direct The TV may not recognize the Samsung Wireless LAN Adapter if it is connected to the TV using a USB hub or USB extension cable other than the cable supplied ...

Page 52: ...g Wireless LAN Adapter using a USB cable in a place that is not affected by radio interference Method 1 Connect using the USB right angle adapter To connect the Samsung Wireless LAN Adapter using the USB right angle adapter follow these steps 1 Connect the USB right angle adapter to the Samsung Wireless LAN Adapter 2 Connect the other end of the right angle adapter to the USB port The position of ...

Page 53: ...ort 2 Connect the extension cable and Samsung Wireless LAN Adapter 3 Attach the Samsung Wireless LAN Adapter to the back of the TV near the top using double sided adhesive tape N N The Samsung Wireless LAN Adapter should be installed in an interference free area in order to avoid interference between the adapter and tuner or The position of port may differ depending on the model ...

Page 54: ...ngs for wired network refer to the Setting the Wired Network and for detailed settings for wireless network refer to the Setting the Wireless Network in this manual N N If you set the network you can share the contents and update the functions through the AllShare Play It only supports AllShare Play and software upgrade Other Internet functions are not supported ...

Page 55: ... English Network Status O O MENUm Network Network Status ENTERE You can check the current network and Internet status ...

Page 56: ...k that your network cable is plugged in If it is connected make sure that the router is turned on if it is on try turning it off and on again IP auto setting failed Try the following to set your IP address automatically or set your IP address manually by selecting IP Settings Ensure DHCP server is enabled on router and unplug and re plug in the router Contact your Internet Service Provider for mor...

Page 57: ...t cannot connect to the Internet Check your Internet LAN cable is connected correctly to LAN port of router Check the DNS settings in IP Settings If the problem persists contact your Internet Service Provider to access the Internet Network setup complete but cannot connect to the Internet Confirm that your router is connected to the Internet If the problem persists contact your Internet Service Pr...

Page 58: ...e to connect to wireless router Check that the router is turned on and if it is on try turning it off and on again Check if you need to enter a security key to use the router IP auto setting failed Try the following to set your IP address automatically or set your IP address manually by selecting IP Settings Ensure DHCP server is enabled on router and unplug and re plug in the router Check if you ...

Page 59: ...ected to your local network but cannot connect to the Internet Check your Internet LAN cable is connected correctly to LAN port of router Check the DNS settings in IP Settings If the problem persists contact your Internet Service Provider to access the Internet Network setup complete but cannot connect to the Internet Confirm that your router is connected to the Internet If the problem persists co...

Page 60: ...teps N N When connecting LAN cable the screen pop up appears directly to set wired network How to set up automatically 1 Go to the Network Settings screen MENUm Network Network Settings ENTERE 2 Select Start and then press ENTERE Network Settings Network cable connected Press Start to configure your wired network settings If you want to connect to your wireless network plug in a Samsung Wireless L...

Page 61: ...ails check the LAN port connection N N If the automatic process cannot find the network connection values or if you want to set the connection manually go to the next secton Manual Network Setup Network Settings Wired network and Internet connection complete The Internet is connected and ready to upgrade your TV software If you have problems with your connection please contact your Internet Servic...

Page 62: ...k Connection Values To view 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 ...

Page 63: ...ess ENTERE The network connection screen appears and the verification process starts 3 Press ENTERE The verification process stops Select IP Settings on network connection screen The IP Settings screen appears 4 In the top entry field press ENTERE and then set IP Mode to Manual IP Settings IP Mode Manual DNS Mode Manual DNS Server 0 0 0 0 RReturn IP Address 0 0 0 0 Subnet Mask 0 0 0 0 Gateway 0 0 ...

Page 64: ... field using the number keys Press the button to go to the next field 7 Enter the next portion of the IP Address Press the button to go to the next field 8 Repeat the entry process for each field in the IP Address N N If you make a mistake when entering a number re enter the number to correct it You can also press the buttons to change the number one unit at a time ...

Page 65: ...epeat the same entry process for Subnet Mask Gateway and DNS Server 12 When done select OK at the bottom of the page and then press ENTERE The network connection screen appears and the verification process starts When the connection has been verified the The Internet is connected and ready to upgrade your TV software message appears ...

Page 66: ... Pass Phrase typically a word or a series of letters and numbers of a specified length you were asked to enter when you set up wireless security for your wireless network If you use this method of setting up the network connection and have a Security Key for your wireless network you will have to enter the Pass Phrase during the automatic or manual setup process N N When connecting Samsung Wireles...

Page 67: ... then press ENTERE 3 The Network function searches for available wireless networks When done it displays a list of the available networks Network Settings Samsung Wireless LAN Adapter connected Press Start to configure your wireless network settings If you want to connect to your wired network plug in a network cable Start Cancel ...

Page 68: ...n 5 If the Enter security key screen appears go to step 6 If you select an wireless router that does not have wireless security go to step 8 6 Enter the security key Security key or PIN N N When you enter the security key Security or PIN use buttons to select number characters Press ENTERE to enter the characters Network Settings Enter security key a b c d e f 1 2 3 g h i j k l 4 5 6 m n o p q r 7...

Page 69: ...ENTERE 8 The network connection screen appears and the verification process starts When the connection has been verified the The Internet is connected and ready to upgrade your TV software message appears N N If the network does not accept the Security key Security or PIN select Retry or select IP Settings to enter the settings manually N N If you want to set up the connection manually select IP S...

Page 70: ...failed Getting the Network Connection Values To view 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 ...

Page 71: ...ress ENTERE 3 The Network function searches for available wireless networks When done it displays a list of the available networks 4 In the list of networks press the or button to select a network and then press the ENTERE button twice N N If the wireless router is set to Hidden Invisible you have to select Add Network and enter the correct network Name SSID and Security key to establish the conne...

Page 72: ...IN N N When you enter the security key Security key or PIN use buttons to select number characters Press ENTERE to enter the characters N N You can also enter numbers by pressing the number buttons N N You should be able to find the Pass Phrase on one of the set up screens you used to set up your router or modem 7 When done use the button to move the cursor to Next and then press the ENTERE button...

Page 73: ... Manual 10 Press the button to go to the IP Address entry field and then press ENTERE 11 Enter the first portion of the IP Address for example 105 into the first entry field using the number keys Press the button to go to the next field 12 Enter the next portion of the IP Address Press the button to go to the next field IP Settings IP Mode Manual DNS Mode Manual DNS Server 0 0 0 0 RReturn IP Addre...

Page 74: ...ing the IP Address press ENTERE 15 Press the button to go to the Subnet Mask fields and then press ENTERE 16 Repeat the same entry process for Subnet Mask Gateway and DNS Server 17 When done select OK at the bottom of the page and then press ENTERE The network connection screen appears and the verification process starts When the connection has been verified the The Internet is connected and ready...

Page 75: ... router has a PBC WPS button follow these steps 1 Go to the Network Settings screen MENUm Network Network Settings ENTERE 2 Select Start and then press ENTERE 3 The Network function searches for available wireless networks When done it displays a list of the available networks ...

Page 76: ...matically acquires all the network setting values it needs and connects to your network 6 The network connection screen appears and network set up is done Network Settings Select your wireless router from the list AP 0001 AP 0002 AP 0003 AP 0004 AP 0005 Add Network Previous WPS PBC Refresh Next Cancel ...

Page 77: ...lve this problem ask your ISP about the procedures required to connect devices other than a PC such as your TV to the Internet If your Internet service provider requires an ID or password to connect to the Internet your TV may not be able to connect to the Internet If this is the case you must enter your ID or password when connecting to the Internet The internet connection may fail because of a f...

Page 78: ... the TV to wireless mobile devices Using this function you can connect wireless mobile devices with your TV directly without a router N N You can use this function when connecting the Samsung Wireless LAN Adapter N N It only supports AllShare Play function N N It may not be supported depending on the mobile device ...

Page 79: ... device Select the desired device and then press ENTERE button PBC Press the WPS PBC button on your device within 2 minutes Your TV automatically acquires all the network setting values it needs and connects to your network PIN Input the displayed PIN on your device N N If you want to disconnect the device select the connected device and press the ENTERE button to select Disconnect ...

Page 80: ...Share Settings ENTERE Set whether to allow a network connected device like a smartphone or tablet to share content or control TV using an application downloaded on your mobile device For details on set up options refer to the Using the DLNA Functions ...

Page 81: ...he TV s name by keying in a name manually N N A keyboard appears on the screen and you can key in a name for your TV manually using your remote control For example if you want to change the name to Samsung TV press each character using the buttons and then select Done ...

Page 82: ...p O O MENUm System Setup ENTERE Configure the channels and the time when setting up the TV for the first time or when resetting the unit N N For the detailed information about setting Setup refer to Setup Initial Setup in User Manual ...

Page 83: ...ock to use the various timer features of the TV N N If you disconnect the power cord you have to set the clock again Clock Mode Set the current time manually or automatically Auto The TV sets the current time automatically using the time from a digital channel N N You must have cable or an antenna connected to the TV to set the time automatically ...

Page 84: ...t be correct In this case set the time manually Clock Set Set the Date and Time Select Clock Set Select Date or Time and then press ENTERE Use the number buttons or the buttons to enter numbers Use the buttons to move from one entry field to the next Press ENTERE when done N N Available only when Clock Mode is set to Manual ...

Page 85: ...nction on or off N N This function is only available when the Clock Mode is set to Auto Using the Sleep Timer O O MENUm System Time Sleep Timer ENTERE Sleep Timer t Automatically shuts off the TV after a preset period of time 30 60 90 120 150 and 180 minutes N N Use the buttons to select a period of time and then press ENTERE To cancel the Sleep Timer select Off ...

Page 86: ...imer configurations On Timer 1 On Timer 2 On Timer 3 N N You must set the clock before you can use On Timer Setup Select Off Once Everyday Mon Fri Mon Sat Sat Sun or Manual If you select Manual you can choose the days you want On Timer to turn on your TV N N The c mark indicates days you ve selected R Return Close Time 12 00 am Volume 20 Source TV Antenna Cable Channel 3 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sa...

Page 87: ...le TV programs when it turns on automatically Select USB and the TV will play content from a USB device when the TV turns on automatically You can select USB only when a USB device is connected to the TV Antenna when the Source is set to TV Select Air or Cable Channel when the Source is set to TV Select the desired channel Music Photo when the Source is set to USB Select a folder in the USB device...

Page 88: ...not be selected N N Each USB device you use is assigned its own folder When using more than one of the same type of USB device make sure the folders assigned to each USB device have different names N N It is recommended that you use a USB memory stick and a multi card reader when using On Timer N N The On Timer function may not work with USB devices with a built in battery MP3 players or PMPs made...

Page 89: ...Once Everyday Mon Fri Mon Sat Sat Sun or Manual If you select Manual you can choose the days you want Off Timer to turn off your TV N N The c mark indicates days you ve selected Time Set the hour minute and am pm Use the number buttons or the buttons to enter numbers Use the buttons to change entry fields Off Timer 1 R Return Close Time 12 00 am Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Setup Off ...

Page 90: ...t screen appears Enter a 4 digit PIN you will remember The PIN screen closes and the Securty Menu appears Every time you access the Security functions the PIN screen appears and you must enter that PIN Program Rating Lock Off On When On lets you block TV programs based on their ratings N N The default PIN number for a new TV set is 0 0 0 0 ...

Page 91: ...V 14 Viewers 14 and over TV MA Mature audience The following categories are on top ALL FV Fantasy violence V Violence S Sexual situation L Adult Language D Sexually Suggestive Dialog To block certain content you select a lock and press ENTERE That is you click it For example click the lock at the intersection of V and TV MA and you block all programs that are rated violent and for mature adults Th...

Page 92: ...A The sub ratings D L S V work similarly So if you block the L sub rating in TV PG then the L sub ratings in TV 14 and TV MA will automatically be blocked N N To unblock a category click the lock To unblock all the categories in a row click the lock under ALL N N To watch a blocked program you must enter the Security code when requested ...

Page 93: ...guardians with advanced information on which films are appropriate for children Movie Rating displays a column with locks and the following ratings categories G General audience no restrictions PG Parental guidance suggested PG 13 Parents strongly cautioned R Restricted Children under 17 should be accompanied by an adult NC 17 No children under age 17 X Adults only NR Not rated ...

Page 94: ...he X lock and you block all X rated movies The rating categories are also grouped so that clicking one category blocks all the categories a parent would block along with it For example if you block the PG 13 category then R NC 17 and X will automatically be blocked also N N To unblock a category click the lock ...

Page 95: ...lowing ratings categories 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 General programming suitable for all audiences PG Parental Guidance 14 Programming contains themes or content which may not be suitable for viewers under the age of 14 18 Adult programming ...

Page 96: ...the 18 lock and you block all TV programs rated 18 The rating categories are also grouped so that clicking one category blocks all the categories a parent would block along with it For example if you block the G category then PG 14 and 18 will automatically be blocked N N To unblock a category click the lock ...

Page 97: ...with locks and the following ratings categories G General 8 ans Programming generally considered acceptable for children 8 years and over to watch on their own 13 ans Programming may not be suitable for children under the age of 13 16 ans Programming is not suitable for children under the age of 16 18 ans Programming restricted to adults ...

Page 98: ...k and you block all TV programs rated 18 ans The rating categories are also grouped so that clicking one category blocks all the categories a parent would block along with it For example if you block the 8 ans category then 13 ans 16 ans and 18 ans will automatically be blocked also N N To unblock a category click the lock ...

Page 99: ...n Downloadable U S Rating menu is deactivated Parental restriction information is automatically downloaded while you watch DTV channels It may take several seconds The Downloadable U S Rating menu is available 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 ...

Page 100: ...nformation Even if you set the on screen display to another language the Downloadable U S Rating menu will appear in English only Blocking one rating level will automatically block other categories that deal with more sensitive material The rating titles For example Humor Level etc and TV ratings For example DH MH H etc may differ depending on the broadcasting station ...

Page 101: ... a restricted program or movie If the TV is tuned to a restricted program or movie the Program Rating Lock will block it The screen will go blank and the following message will appear This channel is blocked by Program Rating Lock Please enter the PIN to unblock Enter the PIN to unblock the program or movie N N If you forget the PIN code press the remote control buttons in the following sequence i...

Page 102: ...if you have a cable box connected to the Cable In jack you can use PIP to watch programs from the cable box and watch a movie from a Blu ray player attached to the HDMI In jack N N NOTE For PIP sound refer to the Sound Select instructions If you turn the TV off while watching in the PIP mode the PIP function is reset to off When you turn your TV on you must turn PIP on again to watch in the PIP mo...

Page 103: ... use the main screen to view a game or karaoke When Program Rating Lock is on you cannot use PIP PIP Settings The picture from the external video source will be in the main screen and the picture from the TV s tuner will be in the PIP sub picture window Main picture Sub picture Component HDMI TV ...

Page 104: ...r Air or Cable as the input source for the sub screen Channel Select the channel for the sub screen Size Õ Ã Select a size for the sub picture Position Ã œ Select a position for the sub picture Sound Select Main Sub You can choose to listen to the sound from the Main picture or the Sub picture ...

Page 105: ...f 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 to turn on the screen again Eco Sensor Off On To enhance your power savings the picture settings will automatically adapt to the light in the room N N If you adjust Cell Light in the Picture menu Eco Sensor is set to Off ...

Page 106: ... intensity You can control the screen s minimum brightness with the Min Cell Light function No Signal Power Off Off 15 min 30 min 60 min Sets how quickly the TV switches to standby mode if it is receiving no signal N N Disabled when an attached PC is in power saving mode Auto Power Off Off On The TV will automatically turn off if you don t press a button on the remote control or touch a button on ...

Page 107: ...s Menu Language O O MENUm System Menu Language ENTERE Set the menu language 1 Select Menu Language and then press the ENTERE button 2 Choose a language and then press the ENTERE button N N Choose English Español or Français ...

Page 108: ...h the Component or HDMI input jacks Caption Mode You can select the desired caption mode N N The availability of captions depends on the program being broadcasted Default CC1 CC4 Text1 Text4 analog channels only The Analog 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...

Page 109: ...ion mode depending on the broadcast Digital Caption Options digital channels only Size Options include Default Small Standard and Large The default is Standard Font Style Options include Default and Styles 0 to 7 The default is Style 0 Foreground Color You can change the color of the letters Options include Default White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta and Cyan The default is White ...

Page 110: ...acity This adjusts the opacity of text Options include Default Transparent Translucent Solid and Flashing Background Opacity This adjusts the opacity of the caption background Options include Default Transparent Translucent Solid and Flashing Return to Default This option sets Size Font Style Foreground Color Background Color Foreground Opacity and Background Opacity to their defaults ...

Page 111: ...ervice6 in Caption Mode The availability of captions depends on the program being broadcast The Default setting follows the standards set by the broadcaster You cannot set the Foreground and Background to the same color You cannot set both the Foreground Opacity and the Background Opacity to Transparent ...

Page 112: ...screen burn prevention technology Pixel Shift moves the picture slightly on the screen The Time function setting allows you to program the time between movement of the picture in minutes Your TV also has the following additional screen burn protection functions Pixel Shift Auto Protection Time Scrolling Side Gray ...

Page 113: ...ttings for TV AV Component HDMI Horizontal 0 4 pixels 4 Vertical 0 4 pixels 4 Time minute 1 4 min 4 min N N The Pixel Shift value may differ depending on the monitor size inches and mode N N This function is not available in the Screen Fit mode Auto Protection Time Off 10 min 20 min 40 min 1 hour If the screen displays a still image for a certain period of time you define the TV activates the scre...

Page 114: ...image removal function has to be executed for a long time approximately 1 hour to effectively remove after images on the screen If the after image is not removed after you apply the function repeat the function again N N Press any key on the remote control to cancel this feature Side Gray Light Dark When you watch TV with the screen ratio set to 4 3 using the Side Gray function can prevent damage ...

Page 115: ...ox to the TV you can enjoy a more realistic gaming experience if you set Game Mode on N N NOTE Precautions and limitations for Game Mode Before disconnecting a game console and connecting another external device set Game Mode to Off If you display the TV menu in Game Mode the screen shakes slightly ...

Page 116: ...e console If you turn Game Mode on before you have attached the game console you may notice reduced picture quality If Game Mode is On Picture Mode is set to Standard and Sound Mode is set to Movie Panel Lock Off On Lock or unlock all the keys on the panel Boot Logo Off On Display the Samsung logo when the TV is turned on ...

Page 117: ...ized for the TV If you connect to the DivX web site and register with 10 digit registration code you can download the VOD activation file Once you play it using Media Play the registration is completed N N For more information about DivX VOD visit http vod divx com ...

Page 118: ...l O O MENUm Support e Manual ENTERE You can read the introduction and instructions about the TV features stored in your TV N N For the detailed information about e Manual Screen refer to How to view the e Manual in the User Manual ...

Page 119: ...ect Yes if the test picture does not appear or there is noise or distortion in the test picture There may be a problem with the TV Contact Samsung s Call Center for assistance No Select No if the test picture displays properly There may be a problem with your external equipment Please check your connections If the problem persists refer to the external device s user manual ...

Page 120: ... melody during the test even if you have set Speaker Select to External Speaker or have muted the sound by pressing the MUTE button Yes Select Yes if you can hear sound from only one speaker or from neither speaker during the sound test There may be a problem with the TV Contact Samsung s Call Center for assistance No Select No if you can hear sound from the speakers There may be a problem with yo...

Page 121: ...actory defaults except network settings N N The PIN input screen appears before the setup screen N N Enter your 4 digit PIN Change the PIN using the Change PIN option Troubleshooting Displays a troubleshooting guide organized into four symptom categories Poor or Distorted Picture Distorted Sound or No Sound RF or PC Issues and Other Issues If your TV seems to be having a problem access the trouble...

Page 122: ... English Software Upgrade The Software Upgrade menu lets you upgrade your TV s software to the latest version Current Version This is the software version already installed in the TV ...

Page 123: ... following pages N N Be careful not to turn off the power until the upgrade is complete The TV will turn off and on automatically after completing the firmware upgrade When you upgrade software all video and audio settings you have made will return to their default settings We advise you to write down your settings so that you can easily reset them after the upgrade ...

Page 124: ... 3 Copy the folder to a USB flash drive 4 Turn on the TV and then insert the USB flash drive into the USB port of the TV 5 In the TV s menu go to MENU Support Software Upgrade 6 Select By USB N N Please be careful not to remove the USB drive until the upgrade is complete The placement of the USB port may differ depending on the model TV Side Panel ...

Page 125: ... you must have configured your TV to connect to your network and the TV must be connected to the Internet See the Network Connection instructions To upgrade by online follow these steps 1 Select By Online and then press the ENTERE button The Connecting to Server message appears 2 If there is a download available the Download pop up appears with a progress bar and the download starts ...

Page 126: ... If you select Upgrade Now the TV upgrades the software turns off and then turns on automatically 5 If you do not make a selection in one minute or select Upgrade Later the TV stores the new upgrade software You can upgrade the software later using the Alternative Software function 6 If you select Don t Upgrade the TV cancels the upgrade ...

Page 127: ...Upgrade on the next page To upgrade by Alternative Software follow these steps 1 If upgrade software has been downloaded you will see the software version number to the right of Alternative Software 2 Select Alternative Software and then press the ENTERE button 3 The TV displays a message asking if you want to upgrade Select Yes The TV begins the upgrade 4 When the update is complete the TV turns ...

Page 128: ...upgrade software automatically when you are not using it Because the TV is turned on internally the screen may glow slightly This phenomenon may continue for more than 1 hour until the software download is complete To set Standby Mode Upgrade follow these steps 1 Select Standby Mode Upgrade and then press the ENTERE button 2 Select On or Off Off If you select Off the TV will notify you with a pop ...

Page 129: ...ad new upgrade software when it is in Standby mode with the power off If it downloads new upgrade software the TV will ask you if you want to install it when you turn the TV on N N To use the Standby Mode Upgrade function your TV must be connected to the Internet ...

Page 130: ... Contact Samsung View this information when your TV does not work properly or when you want to upgrade the software You can find information regarding our call centers and how to download products and software ...

Page 131: ... English Contents Home You can enjoy useful and various contents ...

Page 132: ...ng 3D Active Glasses to view 3D video Samsung 3D Active Glasses are sold separately For more detailed purchasing information contact the retailer where you purchased this TV N N Full HD 3D Glasses TM Logo indicates compatibility between display products and 3D Glasses which are compliant with the Full HD 3D Glasses format and does not indicate picture quality of display products ...

Page 133: ...ion WARNING Some viewers may experience discomfort while viewing 3D TV such as dizziness nausea and headaches If you experience any such symptom stop viewing 3D TV remove 3D Active Glasses and rest Watching 3D images for an extended period of time may cause eye strain If you feel eye strain stop viewing 3D TV remove your 3D Active Glasses and rest ...

Page 134: ...e the child stop viewing 3D TV and rest Do not use the 3D Active Glasses for other purposes such as general eyeglasses sunglasses protective goggles etc Do not use the 3D function or 3D Active Glasses while walking or moving around Using the 3D function or 3D Active Glasses while moving around may result in injuries due to running into objects tripping and or falling ...

Page 135: ...t and then select 3D Mode from the list below that provides the best 3D viewing experience N N When watching 3D images turn on 3D Active Glasses 3D Mode Operation Off Off Off Turns the 3D function off 2D 3D Changes a 2D image to 3D Side by Side Displays two images next to each other Top Bottom Displays one image above another ...

Page 136: ...solution is 720p 1080i and 1080p in DTV HDMI and USB mode or when set to PC and the PC is connected through an HDMI DVI cable N N When you watch 3D images under flickering lighting such as a fluorescent lamp 50Hz 60Hz or a 3 wavelength lamp you may notice some screen flickering If this occurs dim or turn off the light ...

Page 137: ...nd right pictures N N Support resolution 16 9 only Resolution Frequency Hz 1280 x 720p 50 60 Hz 1920 x 1080i 50 60 Hz 1920 x 1080p 24 30 50 60 Hz Resolution supported for HDMI PC mode The resolution for HDMI PC mode is optimized to 1920 x 1080 input An input resolution other than 1920 x 1080 may not be displayed properly in 3D display or full screen mode ...

Page 138: ...age source N N To watch in 3D wear 3D Active Glasses and press the power button on the glasses 1 Press the MENU button use the or button to select Picture and then press the ENTERE button 2 Use the or button to select 3D and then press the ENTERE button Off Off 3D 3D Mode 3D Perspective 0 Depth 5 L R Change L R Image ...

Page 139: ...of the image you want to view Method 2 1 Press the X button and then you can view the 3D image 2 If you want to change 3D options such as 3D Perspective press the MENU button and then select Picture 3 Go to Step 3 in the Method 1 and follow the directions from that point on N N To exit the 3D mode press the X button again ...

Page 140: ...Standard HDMI 3D N N The 3D formats indicated below are recommended by the HDMI association and must be supported Source signal format Standard HDMI 1 4 3D 1920x1080p 24Hz x 2 1920x2205p 24Hz 1280x720p 60Hz x 2 1280x1470p 60Hz 1280x720p 50Hz x 2 1280x1470p 50Hz ...

Page 141: ...t to memorised configuration value automatically when changing the input source Some Picture functions are disabled in 3D mode PIP is not supported in 3D mode 3D Active Glasses from Samsung s previous product IR type or other manufacturers not be supported When the TV is initially powered on may take some time until the 3D display is optimized ...

Page 142: ... electronic devices as far away as possible from the 3D Active Glasses Be sure to stay within the viewing angle and optimum TV viewing distance when watching 3D pictures Otherwise you may not be able to enjoy proper 3D effects The ideal viewing distance should be three times or more the height of the screen We recommend sitting with viewer s eyes on a level with the screen ...

Page 143: ...n to select AllShare Play 2 Press button to select desired menu Videos Photos Music then press the ENTERE button 3 Press button to select desired device then press the ENTERE button again The Contents Home main screen Use the buttons to change from one main category to another Contents Home Channel List AllShare Play Schedule Manager Source R Return ...

Page 144: ... device containing photo music and movie files to the USB port on the side of the TV 3 When USB is connected to the TV popup window appears You can select the Videos Photos or Music directly The placement of the USB port may differ depending on the model TV Side Panel ...

Page 145: ...es may not be compatible with this TV AllShare Play only supports USB Mass Storage Class MSC devices MSC is a Mass Storage Class Bulk Only Transport device Examples of MSC are Thumb drives Flash Card Readers USB HUB are not supported Devices should be connected directly to the TV s USB port Before connecting your device to the TV please back up your files to prevent them from damage or loss of dat...

Page 146: ...le it is loading The higher the resolution of the image the longer it takes to display on the screen The maximum supported JPEG resolution is 15360 x 8640 pixels If a file is corrupted or the TV does not support the file type the Not Supported File Format message appears ...

Page 147: ...management of digital content in an integrated and comprehensive way including protecting the rights and interests of content providers preventing illegal copying of contents and managing billings and settlements A USB device that requires high power more than 500mA or 5V may not be supported If the TV has no input during the time set in Auto Protection Time the Screensaver will run ...

Page 148: ... not be able to read the files on the device If a USB device connected to the TV is not recognized the list of files on the device is corrupted or a file in the list is not played connect the USB device to a PC format the device and check the connection If a file you deleted from the PC is still found when you run AllShare Play use the Empty the Recycle Bin function on the PC to permanently delete...

Page 149: ...t supported in the Videos If the number of files and folders saved on a USB storage device is approximately over 4000 the files and folders may not appear and some folders may not be opened How to remove USB devices safely Select the desired USB device and press the TOOLS button Then select Safely Remove USB ...

Page 150: ...re PC Software users manual from www samsung com N N For more information on how to configure your TV and connect it to your network see Network Connection N N We recommend you locate both your TV and PC in the same network sub net IP addresses have four parts separated by periods 111 222 333 444 If your TV and PC are in the same subnet the first 3 parts of the TV IP address and the PC IP address ...

Page 151: ...The following AllShare Play functions that are not supported when you are playing media from a PC connected through a network The Background Music On and Background Music Setting functions The π REW or µ FF button while a movie is playing N N The DivX DRM Multi audio embedded caption is not supported N N Set your PC firewall program so that AllShare PC Software is a permitted program ...

Page 152: ...lay through a network connection The sorting method may vary The REW µ FF or Pause buttons may not work depending on the content information N N If you experience any file stuttering issues while playing a video over a wireless network we recommend using a wired network ...

Page 153: ...le name page Information You can ascertain the name size and created date of the selected file Operation Buttons E Play Play the selected file T Tools Displays the option menu R Return Move to the previous step πµ b Page Move Move to up or down page File List Section You can confirm the files and groups that are sorted by category The displayed image may differ depending on the model AllShare Play...

Page 154: ...cted file name is displayed on the top with its playing time If video time information is unknown play time and progress bar are not displayed During video playback you can search using and button You can use REW and µ FF buttons during playback N N In this mode you can enjoy movie clips contained on a Game but you cannot play the Game itself ...

Page 155: ... SubRip srt SubViewer sub Micro DVD sub or txt SubStation Alpha ssa Advanced SubStation Alpha ass Powerdivx psb Internal Name Container Format Xsub AVI Picture Format SubStation Alpha MKV Text Format Advanced SubStation Alpha MKV Text Format SubRip MKV Text Format MPEG 4 Timed text MP4 Text Format ...

Page 156: ...s Audio Codec avi mkv asf wmv mp4 3gp vro mpg mpeg ts tp trp m2ts mts divx AVI MKV ASF MP4 3GP VRO VOB PS TS DivX 3 11 4 x 5 x 6 1 1920 x 1080 6 30 30 AC3 LPCM ADMPCM IMA MS AAC HE AAC WMA DD MPEG MP3 DTS Core MPEG4 SP ASP H 264 BP MP HP Motion JPEG 640 x 480 8 Window Media Video v9 1920 x 1080 30 MPEG2 MPEG1 ...

Page 157: ...compatible Frame sec listed in the table above If the Index Table is in error the Seek Jump function is not supported When you play a video through your network it may not play depending on the network status When you play video over a network connection the video may not be played smoothly The menu may take longer to appear if the video s bit rate exceeds 10Mbps Some USB digital camera devices ma...

Page 158: ...er Supports up to H 264 Level 4 1 H 264 FMO ASO RS VC1 SP MP AP L4 and AVCHD are not supported GMC is not supported WMA supports up to 10 Pro 5 1 channel and M2 profile LBR mode of M0 is not supported WMA lossless audio is not supported ...

Page 159: ... in the file list slide show will be started immediately N N During the slide show all files in the file list will be displayed in order N N During the slide show you can adjust the slide show speed using π REW or µ FF button N N You can move to other file using or button N N Music files can be automatically played during the slide show if the Background Music On is set ...

Page 160: ... English Supported Photo Formats File Extension Type Resolution jpg JPEG 15360x8640 bmp BMP 1920x1080 mpo MPO 15360x8640 ...

Page 161: ...an use REW and µ FF buttons during playback N N Only displays the files with supported music file extension Other file extensions are not displayed even if they are saved on the same USB device N N If the sound is abnormal when playing music files adjust the Equalizer in the Sound menu An over modulated music file may cause a sound problem ...

Page 162: ...lay Pause You can start or stop a music Alternatively the or button on the remote Repeat Mode Off One Song All You can play music files repeatedly Shuffle Mode On Off You can play the music randomly Sound Mode Standard Music Movie Clear Voice Amplify You can adjust the sound setting ...

Page 163: ...Codec Remark mp3 MPEG MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 m4a mpa aac 3ga MPEG4 AAC flac FLAC FLAC Seek is not supported Supports up to 2ch ogg OGG Vorbis Supports up to 2ch wma WMA WMA WMA supports up to 10 Pro 5 1 channel and M2 profile LBR mode of M0 is not supported ...

Page 164: ...ress the TOOLS button at each main screen and select Selection Play 2 Select the desired files N N The check box appears to the left of the selected files 3 Press the button to select Play then press the ENTERE button N N You can select or deselect all files pressing the Select All Deselect All ...

Page 165: ...e other file directly c Time Search You can search the video using and button at one minute interval or entering the number directly N N It may not be supported depending on the input source c Repeat Mode You can play movie files repeatedly c Picture Size You can adjust the picture size to your preference c Picture Mode You can adjust the picture setting c c ...

Page 166: ...can change the audio language if the video has more than one language c Subtitle You can set subtitles on off c Subtitle Settings You can play the video with subtitles This function only works if the subtitles are the same file name as the video c Start Slide Show Stop Slide Show You can start or stop a slide show c ...

Page 167: ... slide show c Background Music On Background Music Off You can turn background music on and off when watching a slide show c Background Music Setting You can select background music when watching a slide show c Zoom You can zoom into images in full screen mode c Rotate You can rotate images in full screen mode c ...

Page 168: ...eration Videos Photos Music Edit Playlist You can edit the play list when playing the desired music c Selection Play Select and play multiple files c Information You can see detailed information about the played file c c c ...

Page 169: ...your PC by controlling them on the TV via the network N N For more information visit www samsung com or contact the Samsung call center Mobile devices may need additional software installation For details refer to each device s user s guide N N If your Samsung TV connects to a non Samsung DLNA server a compatibility issue may occur during video playback ...

Page 170: ... ASF MKV etc Video thumbnail feature Bookmark function to resume video playback Auto chaptering scene navigation Digital content management Compatibility with various subtitle formats SRT SMI SUB TXT TTXT Search with file names And many others N N To use the original DLNA functions of Samsung fully it is recommended that you use the AllShare software provided with your TV ...

Page 171: ...ich support AllShare Play function and then play the media contents of each device The popup screen appears on the bottom of your TV 2 Select the Allow to accept the connected devices The media contents of the devices can be playing on your TV N N You can find the allowed devices on the AllShare Settings ...

Page 172: ... to DLNA function 1 Press the CONTENT button to select AllShare Play 2 Press button to select desired menu Videos Photos Music then press the ENTERE button 3 When the DLNA device is selected press the ENTERE button again 4 Press the button to select the desired file 5 Press the ENTERE button ...

Page 173: ...played on your TV depending on their resolution and format The ENTERE and buttons may not work depending on the type of media content Using the mobile device you can control the media playing For details refer to each mobile s user s guide ...

Page 174: ... TV for using the AllShare Settings function N N The AllShare Settings function is available in all devices which support DLNA DMC Allow Deny Allows Blocks the devices Delete Deletes the devices from the list N N This function only deletes the name of the devices from the list If the deleted device is turned on or tries to connect to the TV it may appear on the list again ...

Page 175: ...msung com then click on Support or call Samsung customer service at 1 800 SAMSUNG Issues Solutions and Explanations Poor picture First perform the Picture Test and to see if your TV is properly displaying the test image Go to MENU Support Self Diagnosis Picture Test If the test image is properly displayed the poor picture may be caused by the source or signal ...

Page 176: ...tal set top box Use HDMI or Component cables to deliver HD high definition picture quality Cable Satellite subscribers Try HD channels from the channel line up Air Cable Antenna connection Try HD channels after performing an Auto program N N Many HD channels are up scaled from SD Standard Definition contents Look for a channel that is broadcasting true HD content Adjust the Cable Set top box video...

Page 177: ...uch as sports and action movies A weak signal can cause picture distortion This is not a TV problem Mobile phones used close to the TV within 3 3 ft may cause noise in the picture on analog and digital channels Color is wrong or missing If you re using a Component connection make sure the component cables are connected to the correct jacks Incorrect or loose connections may cause color problems or...

Page 178: ...stem Eco Solution Energy Saving Try resetting the picture to view the default picture setting go to MENU Picture Reset Picture 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 Change the 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 C...

Page 179: ...may take up to 20 minutes Set output resolution of the cable box to 1080i or 720p Sound Problem First perform the Sound Test to determine if your TV audio is operating properly Go to MENU Support Self Diagnosis Sound Test If the audio is OK the sound problem may caused by the source or signal There is no sound or the sound is too low at maximum volume Please check the volume of the device Cable Sa...

Page 180: ...enu If you are using an external device check the device s audio output option Ex You may need to change your cable box s audio option to HDMI if you have the box connected to your TV using an HDMI cable If you are using a DVI to HDMI cable a separate audio cable is required Reboot the connected device by reconnecting the device s power cable ...

Page 181: ...he signal information A weak signal may cause sound distortion Perform the Sound Test as explained above No Picture No Video The TV will not turn on Make sure the AC power cord is securely plugged into the wall outlet and the TV Make sure the wall outlet is working Try pressing the POWER button on the TV to make sure the problem is not the remote control If the TV turns on refer to Remote control ...

Page 182: ...imer is set to Off in the System menu If your PC is connected to the TV check your PC power settings Make sure the AC power cord is plugged in securely to the wall outlet and the TV When you are watching TV programs from an antenna the TV will turn off after 10 15 minutes if there is no signal ...

Page 183: ... Cable Sat Box DVD Blu ray etc video outputs to match the connections to the TV input For example if an external device s output is HDMI it should be connected to an HDMI input on the TV Make sure your connected devices are powered on Be sure to select the TV s correct source by pressing the SOURCE button on the remote control Reboot the connected device by reconnecting the device s power cable ...

Page 184: ...l type There are 3 options STD HRC and IRC Most cable systems use STD Verify the antenna is positioned correctly No Caption on digital channels Check the Caption Setup menu Try changing Caption Mode Service 1 to CC1 Some channels may not have caption data The picture is distorted macroblock error small block dots pixelization Compression of video contents may cause picture distortion especially on...

Page 185: ...The wireless network connection failed Samsung Wireless LAN adapter is required to use a wireless network Make sure the TV is connected to a wireless IP sharer router Software Upgrade over the network fails If you have latest SW version SW upgrade will not proceed ...

Page 186: ...les with an HDMI connection Plasma TV is making humming noise Plasma TVs typically make a soft humming sound This is normal It s caused by the electrical charges that are used to create the images on the screen If the humming sound is loud you may have set the brightness on the TV too high Try setting the brightness lower You can also have loud humming if the back of your Plasma TV is too close to...

Page 187: ...movies that have aspect ratios different from your TV Adjust the picture size option on your external device or change the TV to full screen Image Retention Burn In Issue To minimize the possibility of screen burn this unit is equipped with Pixel Shift screen burn reduction technology Pixel Shift lets you set the picture so it moves slightly up and down Vertical Line and side to side Horizontal Do...

Page 188: ...pointing the remote control directly at the TV from 5 6 feet away The cable set top box remote control does not turn the TV on or off or adjust the volume Program the Cable Set top box remote control to operate the TV Refer to the Cable Set top box user manual for the SAMSUNG TV code A Mode Not Supported message appears Check the supported resolution of the TV and adjust the external device s outp...

Page 189: ... a plastic smell from the TV This smell is normal and will dissipate over time TV Signal Information is unavailable in the Self Diagnosis Test menu This function is only available for digital channels the TV receives from an Antenna RF Coax connection TV is tilted to the right or left side Remove the stand base from the TV and reassemble it The Channel menu is grey out unavailable The Channel menu...

Page 190: ...ss the SOURCE button to select TV mode go to MENU System Setup ENTERE You have intermittent loss of audio or video Check the cable connections and reconnect them Loss of audio or video can be caused by using overly rigid or thick cables Make sure the cables are flexible enough for long term use If mounting the TV to the wall we recommend using cables with 90 degree connectors The PIP menu is not a...

Page 191: ... product s design and is not a defect POP TV s internal banner ad appears on the screen Select Home Use under Setup mode For details refer to Setup Initial Setup The message This file may not be playable properly appears This may appear because of high bit rate of content Content generally will play but could experience some playability issue ...

Page 192: ...ensington slot on the back of the TV The appearance and locking method may differ from the illustration below depending on the manufacturer Refer to the manual provided with the Kensington Lock for additional information on proper use The Kensington Lock is not supplied by Samsung N N Please find a K icon on the rear of the TV The Kensington slot is beside the K icon N N The position and color may...

Page 193: ...ched through the looped end of the Kensington lock cable 3 Insert the locking device into the Kensington slot on the product 4 Lock the lock N N NOTE These are general instructions For exact instructions see the User manual supplied with the locking device The locking device has to be purchased separately The location of the Kensington slot may be different depending on the TV model ...

Page 194: ...ng steady volume and delivering rich bass and clear dialog Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Manufactured under license under U S Patent Nos 5 956 674 5 974 380 6 487 535 other U S and worldwide patents issued pending DTS the Symbol DTS and the Symbol together are registered trademarks DTS 2 0 Digital Out is a trad...

Page 195: ...les into DivX videos ABOUT DIVX VIDEO ON DEMAND This DivX Certified device must be registered in order to play purchased DivX Video on Demand VOD movies To obtain your registration code locate the DivX VOD section in your device setup menu Go to vod divx com for more information on how to complete your registration Covered by one or more of the following U S patents 7 295 673 7 460 668 7 515 710 7...

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