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Page 1: ...msung com ie U K 0845 SAMSUNG 7267864 www samsung com uk 2010 Samsung Electronics Co Ltd All rights reserved BN68 02578F 01 Plasma TV user manual imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing thi...

Page 2: ...ys endeavour to avoid black borders top or bottom by using the zoom function This will help eliminate the black borders and fit the picture to the entire area of the screen Using a video game console...

Page 3: ...9 Setup Menu 22 Support Menu Advanced Features 23 23 Connecting to a PC 24 Network Connection 30 Media Play 37 Anynet 40 AllShare Other Information 42 42 Analogue Channel Teletext Feature 43 Installin...

Page 4: ...oth y y Power Cord y y Quick Setup Guide y y Blanking Bracket y y Cable Tie y y Ferrite Core 4EA See separate guide for installing the stand M4 X L12 y y Stand 1EA y y Guide Stand 1EA y y Screws 8EA F...

Page 5: ...ontrol 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 mod...

Page 6: ...es channels Displays channel lists on the screen p 13 Displays the EPG Electronic Programme Guide p 11 Displays information on the TV screen Exits the menu Have direct access to channels Adjusts the v...

Page 7: ...NTERE button Select the appropriate country If the desired country does not exist on the menu select Others 4 Selecting an antenna Press the or button then press the ENTERE button Select Air or Cable...

Page 8: ...he 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 x It is recommended you purc...

Page 9: ...to the amplifier or DVD home theatre 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 audi...

Page 10: ...CI CARD ID the Host ID and other information will be displayed in about 2 3 minutes If an error message is displayed please contact your service provider y y When the configuration of channel informat...

Page 11: ...The Now Next guide shows daily TV programme information for each channel according to the broadcasting time y y Scroll to view information for a desired programme while watching the current channel y...

Page 12: ...th the Channel Manager x x Red Antenna Toggle among Air or Cable x x B Green Zoom Enlarges or shrinks a channel number x x Yellow Select Select desired channels and press the Yellow button to set all...

Page 13: ...he PIN input window appears Antenna Source Air Cable t Select the antenna source to memorise Channel Source Digital Analogue Digital Analogue Select the channel source to memorise When selecting Cable...

Page 14: ...d and viewed NOTE x x This function is available only when the Child Lock is set to On x x The PIN input screen appears Enter your 4 digit PIN the default of which is 0 0 0 0 Change the PIN using the...

Page 15: ...y If Eco Sensor is On the display brightness may change become slightly darker or brighter depending on the surrounding light intensity No Signal Power Off Off 15 min 30 min 60 min To avoid unnecessar...

Page 16: ...Settings can be adjusted and stored for each external device connected to an input of the TV x x After selecting Screen Fit in HDMI 1080i 1080p or Component 1080i 1080p mode Adjusts the Position or S...

Page 17: ...ncel Resets your current picture mode to its default settings Setting up the TV with Your PC Set the input source to PC Auto Adjustment t Adjust frequency values positions and fine tune the settings a...

Page 18: ...io Description not available in all locations digital channels only This function handles the Audio Stream for the AD Audio Description which is sent along with the Main audio from the broadcaster Aud...

Page 19: ...udio Type Dual f g Default A2 Stereo Mono Mono Automatic change Stereo Stereo Mono Dual Dual f Dual g Dual f NICAM Stereo Mono Mono Automatic change Stereo Mono Stereo Dual Mono Dual f Dual g Dual f I...

Page 20: ...setup screen Enter your 4 digit PIN the default of which is 0 0 0 0 Change the PIN using the Change PIN option Child Lock Off On Lock channels in Channel Manager to prevent unauthorized users such as...

Page 21: ...qualizer is not available Menu Transparency Bright Dark Set the Transparency of the menu Melody Off Low Medium High Set so that a melody plays when the TV is turned on or off Common Interface CI Menu...

Page 22: ...rn to their default settings We advise you to to write down your settings so that you can easily reset them after the upgrade By Online Upgrade the software using the Internet First configure your net...

Page 23: ...1024 1280 x 720 1280 x 800 1280 x 800 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...

Page 24: ...should use an ADSL modem or router that supports Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP Modems and routers that support DHCP automatically provide the IP address subnet mask gateway and DNS values...

Page 25: ...hen 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 cl...

Page 26: ...t 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 secu...

Page 27: ...Setup Auto Most wireless networks have an optional security system that requires devices that access the network to transmit an encrypted security code called an Access or Security Key The Security K...

Page 28: ...he letter or symbol and then press the ENTERE button To delete the last letter or number you entered press the Green button on your remote 9 When done press the Blue button on your remote The Network...

Page 29: ...rst 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 automati...

Page 30: ...ung com 1 For more information on how to configure your network refer to Network Connection p 24 You are recommended to locate both TV and PC in same subnet The first 3 parts of the subnet address of...

Page 31: ...USB HDD to the dedicated port 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 ma...

Page 32: ...DVD sub or txt string based Information You can ascertain the selected file name and the number of files and page Sort List Section Displays sorting standard Sorting standard is different depending o...

Page 33: ...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 2...

Page 34: ...If the sound is strange 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...

Page 35: ...folder Title It sorts and displays the file title in Symbol Number Alphabet Special order Preference It sorts and displays the file by preference You can change the file preference in the file list s...

Page 36: ...how 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...

Page 37: ...V and the Digital Audio Input on the Home Theatre x x When following the connection above the Optical jack only outputs 2 channel audio You will only hear sound from the Home Theatre s Front Left and...

Page 38: ...ng it may turn off Switching between Anynet Devices 1 Anynet devices connected to the TV are listed If you cannot find a device you want press the Red button to refresh the list 2 Select a device and...

Page 39: ...Play Initial setup etc When connecting or removing the HDMI cable please make sure to search devices again or turn your TV off and on again Check if the Anynet Function of Anynet device is set on I w...

Page 40: ...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 f...

Page 41: ...Screenshare displays the same web page as provide in mobile Using ScreenShare you can open the various contents saved in a mobile phone For example the image below displays an access page for contents...

Page 42: ...are colour coded and can be selected by pressing the coloured buttons Press the colour corresponding to the topic of your choice A new colour coded page is displayed Items can be selected in the same...

Page 43: ...necessary for assembly are provided x x Do not use screws that do not comply with the VESA standard screw specifications x x Do not use screws that are longer than the standard dimension or do not com...

Page 44: ...s an anchor depending on the type of wall Since the necessary clamps screws and string are not supplied please purchase these additionally 2 Remove the screws from the back centre of the TV put the sc...

Page 45: ...p 15 Adjust Energy Saving option in the TV menu go to MENU Picture Eco Solution Energy Saving p 15 Try resetting the picture to view the default picture settings go to MENU Picture Picture Reset p 17...

Page 46: ...ideo contents may cause picture distortion especially with fast moving pictures such as sports and action movies A low signal can cause picture distortion This is not a TV issue PC Connection A Mode N...

Page 47: ...very 30 minutes Change the settings from Store Demo mode to Home Use mode in the Plug Play Initial setup procedure Press the SOURCE button to select TV mode and go to MENU Setup Plug Play Initial setu...

Page 48: ...cessories e g charger headset USB cable should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working life To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrol...

Page 49: ...tent To generate the registration code locate the DivX VOD section in the device setup menu Go to vod divx com with this code to complete the registration process and learn more about DivX VOD Pat 7 2...

Page 50: ...tion Space 49 L Language 20 Licence 49 Lock 14 M Media Play 30 Melody 21 Menu Transparency 21 Music 34 My Channels 13 N Navigate 11 Network Connection 24 Network Setup 25 Now Next guide 11 O Optimal r...

Page 51: ...end adaptors and the point where they exit from the appliance y y To protect this apparatus from a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the...

Page 52: ...ited Kingdom This Samsung product is warranted for a period of twelve 12 months from the original date of purchase against defective materials and workmanship In the event that warranty service is req...

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