Getting Started
Accessories
y Remote Control & Batteries (AAA x 2)
y Warranty Card / Regulatory Guide
y Owner’s Instructions
y Power Cord
Input Cables (Sold
Separately)
y Composite (AV)
y Component
y Coaxial (RF)
y HDMI
TV Controller (Panel Key)
The TV’s Controller, a small joy stick like button on the rear left side of the
TV, lets you control the TV without the remote control.
✎ Exits the menu when pressing the controller more than 1 second.
✎ When selecting the function by moving the controller to the up/
down/left/right directions, be sure not to press the controller. If you
press it first, you cannot operate it to move the up/down/left/right
directions.
Setup (Initial Setup)
When you turn the TV on for the first time, a sequence of screens and
on-screen prompts will assist you in configuring the TV’s basic settings.
Plug the power cord into a wall outlet, and then press the POWER
button to turn on the TV. Set the initial setup following instructions that
the TV guides.
✎ If you are not using a cable box or satellite box, make you sure have
connected the TV to an antenna or cable connection before you turn
on the TV.
✎ Connecting the power cord and antenna. (refer to ‘Connections’)
Edit Favorites
t
You can add, edit or delete favorite channels.
Adding a channel to the Favorites 1-5
1. Go to Edit Favorites screen.
2. Press the ▲/▼ buttons to select the desired channel, and then
press ENTER
E
button.
3. Choose a specific favorite list among Favorites 1-5 using
b
(Change Fav.) button, and then press the
{
(Add) button. The
selected channel has been added in Favorites 1-5.
✎ One favorites channel can be added in several of favorites among
Favorites 1-5.
Deleting a channel from the Favorites 1-5
1. On the Edit Favorites screen, select the favorite list using
b
(Change Fav.) button.
2. Move to favorite list, and then select the desired channel you want
to delete.
3. Press the
{
(Delete) button. The selected channel has been
deleted from the Favorites 1-5.
✎ If you want to change the favorite channel order, press the
a
(Change order) button and change the order using ▲/▼ buttons.
Using the colored and function buttons with the Edit Favorites
■ a
Red (Category / Change order)
− Category: Changes the channel mode to All, Added Ch.,
Recently Viewed, Mostly Viewed.
− Change order: Changes the favorite channel order.
−
E
(Done): Completes changing the channel order.
■ b
Green (Change Fav.): Changes favorite list among Favorites 1-5.
■ {
Yellow (Add / Delete)
− Add: Adds selected channels to Favorites 1-5.
− Delete: Deletes a favorite channel from Favorites 1-5.
■ }
Blue (Select All / Deselect All): Selects or deselects all channels
at once.
■
(Go To): Goes to channel directly by pressing numbers (0~9).
■ k
(Page): Moves to next or previous page.
■ T
(Tools): Displays the option menu. The option menu items that
appear may differ depending on the channel status and type.
− Copy to Favorites: Edit the selected favorite channel in Favorites
1-5. You can add or delete from favorite list.
− Rename Favorites: Assign your own favorite channel name.
− Antenna: Select the desired broadcasting signal.
− Edit Channel: Go to Edit Channel screen directly.
− Information: Display details of the selected program.
❑ Other Features
Channel Settings
Fine Tune
(analog channels only)
If the reception is clear, you do not have to fine tune the channel, as
this is done automatically during the search and store operation. If the
signal is weak or distorted, fine tune the channel manually.
✎ 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.
Clear Scrambled Channel
This function filters 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 ENTER
E
button to select Stop.
2. Press the ▲ button to select Yes.
3. Press the ENTER
E
button.
✎ This function is only available in Cable mode.
Audio Options
Preferred Language
(digital channels only)
Use the ▲/▼ buttons to select a language, and then press ENTER
E
.
Digital-TV broadcasts can simultaneously transmit many audio tracks
(for example, simultaneous translations of the program into foreign
languages).
✎ You can only select a language from among the ones being
broadcasted.
Multi-Track Sound
t
(analog channels only)
Select an option using the ▲/▼ buttons, and then press ENTER
E
.
■
Mono: Choose for channels that are broadcasting in mono or if you
are having difficulty 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.
✎ Depending on the program being broadcast, you can listen to
Mono, Stereo or SAP.
✎ When you press the TOOLS button in digital channel, you can
select a language from among the ones being broadcasted.
Visual Impaired
(digital channels only)
Add verbal description to the main audio to help the visually impaired.
Program Rating Lock
Prevent unauthorized users, such as children, from watching unsuitable
program with a user defined 4-digit PIN code.
✎ The PIN input screen appears before the setup screen.
✎ Enter your 4-digit PIN, the default of which is 0-0-0-0. Change the
PIN using the Change PIN option.
■
Program Rating Lock: When On, lets you block TV programs
based on their ratings.
− TV Rating: Lets you block TV programs based on their ratings.
This function allows you to control which TV programs your
children can watch. TV Rating displays a grid with locks.
− Movie Rating (MPAA): You can block movies based on their
MPAA rating. The Motion Picture Association of America
(MPAA) has implemented a rating system that provides parents
or guardians with advanced information on which films are
appropriate for children.
− Canadian English Rating: You can block TV programs based on
their Canadian English rating.
− Canadian French Rating: You can block TV programs based on
their French Canadian rating.
− Downloadable U.S. Rating: Parental restriction information you
can use while watching DTV channels.
Caption
t
(On-Screen Text Messages)
■
Caption: You can switch the caption function on or off. If captions
are not available, they will not be displayed on the screen.
✎ The Caption feature does not work with devices connected to
the TV through the Component or HDMI input jacks.
■
Caption Mode: You can select the desired caption mode.
✎ 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 function
may or may not work with digital channels.)
Default / Service1~Service6 / CC1~CC4 / Text1~Text4: (digital
channels only) The Digital Captions function works with digital
channels.
✎ Service1~6 may not be available in digital caption mode
depending on the broadcast.
■
Digital Caption Options: (digital channels only)
Size: Options include Default, Small, Standard and Large.
Font Style: Options include Default and Styles 0 to 7.
Font Color: Options include Default, White, Black, Red, Green, Blue,
Yellow, Magenta and Cyan. You can change the color of the letter.
Background Color: Options include Default, White, Black, Red,
Green, Blue, Yellow, Magenta and Cyan. You can change the
background color of the caption.
Font Opacity: 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 each Size, Font Style, Foreground
Color, Background Color, Foreground Opacity and Background
Opacity to its default.
✎ Digital Caption Options are available only when you can select
Default and Service1 ~ Service6 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 Font Opacity and the Background
Opacity to Transparent.
Picture Menu
❑ Changing the Preset Picture Mode
Picture Mode
t
Picture modes apply preset adjustments to the picture. Select a mode
using the ▲/▼ buttons, and then press ENTER
E
.
■
Dynamic: Suitable for a bright room.
■
Standard: Suitable for a normal environment.
■
Movie: Suitable for watching movies in a dark room.
❑ Adjusting Picture Settings
Cell Light / Contrast / Brightness / Sharpness /
Color / Tint (G/R)
Your television has several options for adjusting picture quality. Select an
option using the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons, and then press ENTER
E
.
✎ When you make changes to Cell Light, Contrast, Brightness,
Sharpness, Color or Tint (G/R), the OSD will be adjusted
accordingly.
✎ You can adjust and store settings for each external device
connected to the TV.
✎ Lowering picture brightness reduces power consumption.
Picture Size
t
Picture Size provides various picture size and aspect ratio options.
Select an option using the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons, and then press
ENTER
E
.
■
Picture 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’s 16:9 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 picture more than Zoom1.
− Wide Fit: Enlarges the aspect ratio of the picture so it fits the entire
screen.
− 4:3: Sets the picture to 4:3 mode. For analog TV programs.
✎ Do not set your TV to 4:3 format 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.
■
Position: Adjusts the picture position. Position is only available if
Picture Size is set to Zoom1, Zoom2, Wide Fit, or Screen Fit.
✎ The picture size can vary depending on the input resolution when
you play content using Videos in Media Play.
✎ HD (High Definition): 16:9 - 1080i/1080p (1920x1080), 720p
(1280x720)
✎ You can adjust and store settings for each external device you have
connected to an input on the TV.
✎ 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)
16:9, Wide Fit, 4:3, Screen Fit
PIP
You can watch a program whose signal has passed through the TV’s
tuner and watch one external video source simultaneously.
✎ 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 mode.
✎ You may notice that the picture in the PIP window becomes slightly
unnatural when you 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
■
PIP: Activate or deactivate the PIP function.
■
Antenna: Select either Air or Cable as the input source for the sub-
screen.
■
Channel: Select the channel for the sub-screen.
■
Size: Select a size for the sub-picture.
■
Position: Select a position for the sub-picture.
■
Sound Select: You can choose to listen to the sound from the Main
picture or the Sub picture.
❑ Changing the Picture Options
Advanced Settings
(available in Standard / Movie mode)
Advanced Settings are available in the Standard and Movie modes.
To use, select an option using the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons, and then press
ENTER
E
.
■
Dynamic Contrast: Adjusts the screen contrast.
■
Black Tone: Select the black level to adjust the screen depth.
■
Flesh Tone: Emphasize pink “flesh tone”.
■
RGB Only Mode: Displays the Red, Green and Blue color for making
fine adjustments to hue and saturation.
■
Color Space: Adjusts the range of colors available to create the
image.
■
White Balance: Adjusts the color temperature for a more natural
picture.
R-Offset / G-Offset / B-Offset: Adjusts each color’s (red, green, blue)
darkness.
R-Gain / G-Gain / B-Gain: Adjusts each color’s (red, green, blue)
brightness.
Reset: Resets the White Balance to its default settings.
■
Gamma: Adjusts the primary color intensity.
■
Motion Lighting: Reduce power consumption by brightness control
adapted motion.
✎ Available in Standard mode only.
Picture Options
Select an option using the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons, and then press
ENTER
E
.
■
Color Tone
✎ Warm1 or Warm2 will be deactivated when the picture mode is
Dynamic.
✎ You can adjust and store settings for each external device
connected to an input on the TV.
■
Digital Clean View: If the broadcast signal received by your TV is
weak, you can activate the Digital Clean View feature to reduce any
static and ghosting that may appear on the screen.
✎ When the signal is weak, try other options until the best picture
is displayed.
Auto Visualization: When changing analog channels, displays signal
strength.
✎ Only available for analog channels.
✎ When the INFO button is pressed, the signal strength bar is
displayed.
✎ When the bar is green, you are receiving the best possible signal.
■
MPEG Noise Filter: Reduces MPEG noise to provide improved
picture quality.
■
HDMI Black Level: Selects the black level on the screen to adjust the
screen depth.
✎ Available only in HDMI mode (RGB signals).
■
Film Mode: Sets the TV to automatically sense and process film
signals from all sources and adjusts the picture for optimum quality.
✎ Available in TV mode and external input mode which supports SD
(480i / 576i) and HD (1080i) signals.
✎ If the screen does not seem natural, change its option to Off /
Auto1 / Auto2 in Film Mode.
Picture Off
The screen is turned off but the sound remains on. Press any button
except volume button to turn on the screen.
Reset Picture
Resets your current picture mode to its default settings.
Sound Menu
❑ Changing the Preset Sound Modes
Sound Mode
Use the ▲/▼ buttons to select an option, and then press ENTER
E
.
■
Standard: 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.
❑ Adjusting Sound Settings
Sound Effect
(standard sound mode only)
■
DTS TruSurround: 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.
■
DTS TruDialog: 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.
■
Equalizer: Use Equalizer to customize sound setting for each
speaker.
− Balance: 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.
Speaker Settings
■
Auto Volume: Normal equalizes the volume level on each channel, so
that when you change channels, the volume level is the 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.
✎ 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.
Reset Sound
Reset all sound settings to the factory defaults. Select Reset Sound,
press ENTER
E
, select Yes on the pop-up, and then press ENTER
E
again.
System Menu
❑ Executing initial setup
Setup
Configure the channels and the time when setting up the TV for the first
time or when resetting the unit.
✎ Execute the initial setup following instructions that the TV guides.
❑ Setting the Time
Time
✎
The current time will appear every time you press the INFO button.
■
Clock: Setting the clock is for using various timer features of the TV.
✎ If you disconnect the power cord, you have to set the clock again.
Clock Mode: Set the current time manually or automatically.
Figures and illustrations in this User Manual are provided for reference only and
may differ from actual product appearance. Product design and specifications
may be changed without notice.
Important User Information
y Screen Image retention
Do not display a still image (such as on a video game) including the some small
fixed logo on the plasma display panel for more than several minutes as it can cause
screen image retention.
This image retention is also known as “screen burn”. To avoid such image retention,
reduce the degree of brightness and contrast of the screen when displaying a still
image.
y Heat on the top of the Plasma TV
The top side of the TV may become hot after long periods of use as heat dissipates
from the panel through the vent hole in the upper part of the TV.
This is normal and does not indicate any defect or operational failure of the unit.
However, children should be prevented from touching the upper part of the TV.
The TV is making a ‘cracking’ noise.
A ‘cracking’ noise may occur when the TV contracts or expands due to a change
in the surrounding environment such as temperature or humidity. This is normal and
not a defect.
y Cell Defects
Your plasma TV has a panel containing 2,360,000 (HD-level) to 6,221,000 (FHD-
level) pixels which require sophisticated technology to produce. However, there may
be a few bright or dark pixels on the screen. These pixels will have no impact on the
performance of the product.
y Avoid operating the TV at temperatures below 41°F (5°C)
y A still image displayed too long may cause permanent damage to the PDP
Panel.
Watching the Plasma TV in 4:3 format for a long period of
time may leave traces of the borders on the left, right, top, or
bottom of the screen. Playing a DVD or a game console may
have a similar effect.
Damage caused by the above effect is not covered by the
warranty.
y After-images on the Screen.
Displaying still images from Video games and PC for longer than a certain period of
time may produce partial after-images.
To prevent this effect, reduce the ‘brightness’ and ‘contrast’ when displaying still
images for a long time.
y Warranty
Warranty does not cover any damage caused by image retention.
Burn-in is not covered by the warranty.
y Caution
The glass screen of your PDP TV can break if you
accidently drop the TV. Handle the TV with care.
When moving the TV, always have two or more people pick
it up and carry it as a safety precaution. Do not lay the TV
flat on its face or back.
Your Samsung Plasma TV is a high quality television that has been carefully
packaged to protect the integrity of its glass panel and component parts during
shipment. It is, nonetheless, a fragile piece of electronics that requires careful
handling. Refrain from putting undue stress on any part of the packaging when
shipping or unpacking the TV. Use care when installing the TV. Avoid placing the
TV in a location where it may be struck, exposed to sharp impacts, or fall. Panel
breakage caused by a fall or impact strike is not covered under the manufacturer’s
warranty.
Providing Proper Ventilation for Your TV
When you install your TV, maintain a distance of at least 4 inches between the TV
and other objects (walls, cabinet sides, etc.) to ensure proper ventilation. Failing to
maintain proper ventilation may result in a fire or a problem with the product caused
by an increase in its internal temperature.
✎ Whether you install your TV using a stand or a wall-mount, use parts provided
by Samsung Electronics only.
x If you use parts provided by another manufacturer, it may cause difficulties
with the product or result in injury caused by the product falling.
Installation with a stand. Installation with a wall-mount.
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Plasma TV
user manual
© 2013 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.
BN68-04861D-00
Changing the Input Source
Source
When you are watching TV and you want to watch a movie on your
DVD player or Blu-ray player or switch to your cable box or STB satellite
receiver, you need to change the Source.
1. Press the SOURCE button on your remote.
2. Select a desired external input source.
■
TV / HDMI1 / HDMI2 / AV / Component
✎ You can only choose external devices that are connected to the TV.
In the Source, connected inputs are highlighted.
How to Use Edit Name
Edit Name lets you associate a device name to an input source. To
access Edit Name, press the TOOLS button when the Source is
displayed. Select the name of the device connected to each input jack to
make your input source selection easier.
Information
You can see detailed information about the connected external device.
Connections
Connect your TV to an antenna or cable connection, and then connect your peripherals. When done, connect the power cord to the TV, and then connect the power cord to an AC
wall outlet. If you are connecting your TV to a cable or satellite box using HDMI, Component, or Composite connections, you do not need to connect the ANT IN jack to an antenna
or a cable connection.
AUDIO OUT
L-AUDIO-R
AUDIO OUT
L-AUDIO-R
VIDEO OUT COMPONENT OUT
PRPBY
RB
RB
Y
R
Y
RW
RW
RW
RW
ANT OUT
HDMI OUT
R
G
RG
Cable
or
Power Input
TV Rear Panel
TV Side Panel
VHF/UHF Antenna
USB
Component connection
Blu-ray player / DVD
AV connection
VCR
HDMI connection
Set-top Box / Blu-ray players
y For the best picture and audio quality, connect digital
devices using an HDMI cable.
y If you connect an external device to the TV that uses
an older version of HDMI, the video and audio may not
work. If this occurs, ask the manufacturer of the device
about the HDMI version and, if it is out of date, request
an upgrade.
y Be sure to purchase a certified HDMI cable. Otherwise,
the picture may not display or a connection error may
occur.
y For set-top box connection using HDMI cable, we highly
recommend you to connect the HDMI IN 1(STB) port.
y The TV model is not allowed for PC connection (distortion
or incorrect picture displaying can appear).
✎ The PDP device may interfere with an amateur radio
or AM radio.
✎ When using two-way radio mobile and portable units
or amateur radio or AM radio near by your TV, this
may cause the TV to malfunction.
Broadcasting Menu
❑ Memorizing channels
Your TV memorizes channels and adds the memorized channels to
the Channel List with the 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.
Auto Program
Scans for channels automatically and stores them in the TV’s memory. To
start Auto Program, follow these steps:
1. Select Auto Program, and then press ENTER
E
.
2. Press the ENTER
E
button to select Start.
3. Select Both or Air or Cable by highlighting and then pressing
ENTER
E
.
4. If you selected Cable, you can set the cable system. Select Digital
Cable System, and then press ENTER
E
.
5. Select STD, HRC, or IRC, and then press ENTER
E
.
6. Repeat for Analog Cable System.
7. Select Scan, and then press ENTER
E
. Auto Program starts.
✎ 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 ENTER
E
button to select Stop.
2. A message will ask Stop Auto Program?. Select Yes by pressing the
◄ or ► button.
3. Press the ENTER
E
button.
✎ When you select Change Settings, antenna setting screen appears.
You can set antenna settings and start channel search again.
✎ Press the Scan Again to restart channel search.
Antenna
To begin the memorizing procedure, follow these steps:
1. Select Antenna, and then press ENTER
E
.
2. Select the source of your TV signal, Air or Cable.
✎ Selecting Air or Cable also changes the actual signal input from Air
to Cable or Cable to Air.
❑ Using the Channel menu
Channel List
The Channel List contains the channels your TV displays (added
channels) when you press the channel button. You can view channel
information, Added Ch., Favorites 1-5. Press ►(Mode) button to
change the channel mode.
✎ When you press the CH LIST button, Channel List screen is
displayed at once.
Channel mode
■
Air / Cable: Switch between Air and Cable.
■
Edit Favorites: Set channels you watch frequently as favorites. Add
or delete the selected channel in Favorites 1-5.
✎ For detailed information about using Edit Favorites, refer to
“Favorites 1-5”.
■
Added Ch.: Show all added channels.
■
Favorites 1-5: Show all favorite channels, arranged in up to five
groups. Each group has a separate screen.
✎ The TV displays Favorites 1-5 only if you have added favorites
using Edit Favorites.
Schedule Manager
You can set a desired channel to be displayed automatically at the
intended time. In addition, you can view, modify or delete a channel you
have reserved to watch.
✎ You must set the current time first using the Time → Clock function
in the System menu to use this function.
1. Press the Schedule on the Schedule Manager screen. The
Schedule Viewing menu appears.
2. Press the ◄/►/▲/▼ buttons to set each option menu.
■
Antenna: Select the desired broadcasting signal.
■
Channel: Select the desired channel.
■
Repeat: Select Once, Manual, Sat~Sun, Mon~Fri or Everyday. If
you select Manual, you can set the day you want.
✎ A check (
c
) mark indicates a day you selected.
■
Date: You can set a desired date.
✎ Date is available only when you select Once in Repeat.
■
Start Time: You can set the start time you want.
✎ If you want to edit or cancel a reserved schedule, select the reserved
schedule on Schedule Manager. Then press the ENTER
E
button
and select the Edit or Delete.
Edit Channel
You can add, edit or delete channels.
Deleting a channel from the channel list
1 Go to Edit Channel screen.
2. Press the ▲/▼ buttons to select the desired channel, and then
press ENTER
E
button. The (
c
) mark indicates the channel you’ve
selected.
✎ You can select more than one channel.
✎ Press ENTER
E
button again to deselect the channel.
3. Press
{
(Delete) button. The selected channel has been deleted
from the channel list.
Adding a channel to the channel list
1. On the Edit Channel screen, press the TOOLS button, and then
select the Category.
2. Select All and press the OK button. A deleted channel appears in All
channel list.
✎ Your TV will display all channels, including channels you deleted from
the channel list, on the All.
✎ A gray-colored channel indicates the channel has been deleted.
3. Select a deleted channel, and then press the
{
(Add) button.
Using the colored and function buttons with the Edit Channel
■ {
Yellow (Delete / Add)
− Delete: Deletes a channel from the channel list.
− Add: Adds a deleted channel. It only appears when you select the
deleted channel in All.
■ }
Blue (Select All / Deselect All): Selects or deselects all channels
at once.
■
(Go To): Goes to channel directly by pressing numbers (0~9).
■ k
(Page): Moves to next or previous page.
■ T
(Tools): Displays the option menu. The option menu items that
appear may differ depending on the channel status and type.
− Antenna: Select the desired broadcasting signal.
− Category: Change the channel mode to All, Added Ch., Recently
Viewed, Mostly Viewed.
− Edit Favorites: Go to Edit Favorites screen directly.
− Rename Channel: (analog channels only) Assign a name of up to
five characters to a channel.
− Information: Display details of the selected program.
y The slots and openings in the cabinet and in the back or bottom are provided for necessary ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of this
apparatus, and to protect it from overheating, these slots and openings must never be blocked or covered.
- Do not cover the slots and openings with a cloth or other materials.
- Do not block the slots and openings by placing this apparatus on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface.
- Do not place this apparatus in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet, unless proper ventilation is provided.
y Do not place this apparatus near or over a radiator or heat register, or where it is exposed to direct sunlight.
y Do not place a vessel containing water (vases etc.) on this apparatus, as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
y Do not expose this apparatus to rain or place it near water (near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near
a swimming pool etc.). If this apparatus accidentally gets wet, unplug it and contact an authorized dealer immediately.
y Make sure to pull out the power cord from the outlet before cleaning.
y This apparatus use batteries. In your community, there might be regulations that require you to dispose of these batteries properly to protect
the environment. Please contact your local authorities for disposal or recycling information.
y Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or adaptors beyond their capacity, since this can result in fire or electric shock.
y Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them. Pay
particular attention to cords at the plug end, where connected to adaptors, and at the point where they exit from the apparatus.
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 wall outlet
and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the set due to lightning and power line surges.
y Before connecting the AC power cord to the DC adaptor outlet, make sure the voltage designation of the DC adaptor corresponds to the local
electrical supply. (depending on the model)
y Never insert anything metallic into the open parts of this apparatus. Doing so may create a danger of electric shock.
y To avoid electric shock, never touch the inside of this apparatus. Only a qualified technician should open this apparatus.
y Make sure to plug the power cord in until it is firmly inserted. Pull on the plug, not the cord, when removing the power cord from the outlet. Do
not touch the power cord with wet hands.
y If this apparatus does not operate normally - in particular, if there are any unusual sounds or smells coming from it - unplug it immediately and
contact an authorized dealer or service center.
y Be sure to pull the power plug out of the outlet if the TV is to remain unused or if you are to leave the house for an extended period of time
(especially when children, elderly or disabled people will be left alone in the house).
- Accumulated dust can cause an electric shock, an electric leakage, or a fire by causing the power cord to generate sparks and heat,
or cause the insulation to deteriorate.
y Be sure to contact an authorized service center, when installing your set in a location with heavy dust, high or low temperatures, high humidity,
chemical substances or where it will operate for 24 hours a day such as in an airport, a train station, etc. Failure to do so may cause serious
damage to your set.
y Use only a properly grounded plug and receptacle.
- An improper ground may cause electric shock or equipment damage. (Class l Equipment only.)
y
To turn off the apparatus completely, you must pull the power plug out of the wall socket. Consequently, the power plug should be readily
accessible at all times.
y
Do not allow children to hang onto the product.
y
Store the accessories (batteries, etc.) in a location safely out of the reach of children.
y
Do not install the product in an unstable location such as a shaky self, a slanted floor, or a location exposed to vibration.
y
Do not drop or impart a shock to the product. If the product is damaged, disconnect the power cord and contact a service center.
y
To clean the product, unplug the power cord from the power outlet and wipe the product using a soft cloth dipped in a small amount of water.
Do not use any chemicals such as wax, benzene, alcohol, thinners, insecticide, air freshener, lubricant or detergent. This may damage the
appearance or erase the printing on the product.
y
Do not expose the apparatus to dripping or splashing.
y
Do not dispose of batteries in a fire.
y
Do not short circuit, disassemble, or overheat the batteries.
y
There is a danger of explosion if you replace the batteries with the wrong type of battery. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
y
WARNING - TO PREVENT THE SPREAD OF FIRE, KEEP CANDLES OR OTHER OPEN FLAMES AWAY FROM THIS PRODUCT AT ALL
TIMES.
Warning! Important Safety Instructions
Please read the safety instructions below before installing and using the product.
CAUTION
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). THERE
ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER
ALL SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN.
This symbol indicates that high voltage is
present inside. It is dangerous to make any kind
of contact with any internal part of this product.
This symbol indicates that important literature
concerning operation and maintenance has
been included with this product.
Remote control sensor
TV Controller
The image is drawn
by facing the front
side of the TV.
Function menu
m
R
s
P
Return
Selecting the Media Play
Selecting the Menu
Power Off
Selecting a Source
Remote Control
✎ This remote control has Braille points on the Power, Channel, and Volume buttons and can be used by visually impaired persons.
Press to select additional channels (digital) being
broadcasted by the same station. For example, to
select channel ‘54-3’, press ‘54’, then press ‘-’ and ‘3’.
Returns to the previous channel.
Press to directly access to channels.
Turns the TV on and off.
Use these buttons in a specific feature.
P.SIZE: Lets you choose the picture size.
CC: Controls the caption decoder.
: Turns the Sports Mode on or off.
Cuts off the sound temporarily.
Automatically shuts off the TV at a preset time.
Displays the channel list on the screen.
Displays information on the TV screen.
Quickly select frequently used functions.
Selects the on-screen menu items and changes the
values seen on the menu.
Exit the menu.
Returns to the previous menu.
Displays and selects the available video
sources.
Use these buttons according to the direction
on screen.
Changes channels.
Displays the main on-screen menu.
Views the Media Play.
Adjusts the volume.
MEDIA.P SLEEP
FÚTBOL
Installing batteries (Battery size: AAA)
✎ NOTE
• Use the remote control within 23 feet of the TV.
• Bright light may affect the performance of the remote control.
Avoid use when nearby fluorescent lights or neon signs.
• The Color and shape may vary depending on the model.
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Clock Set: Set the Date and Time.
Select Clock Set. Select Date or Time, and then press ENTER
E
.
Use the number buttons or the ▲/▼ buttons to enter numbers. Use
the ◄/► buttons to move from one entry field to the next. Press
ENTER
E
when done.
✎ Available only when Clock Mode is set to Manual.
DST: Switches the DST (Daylight Saving Time) function on or off.
✎ This function is only available when the Clock Mode is set to
Auto.
Time Zone: Select your time zone.
✎ This function is only available when the Clock Mode is set to
Auto.
Sleep Timer
t
Automatically shuts off the TV after a preset period of time. (30, 60, 90,
120, 150 and 180 minutes).
✎ Use the ▲/▼ buttons to select a period of time, and then press
ENTER
E
. To cancel the Sleep Timer, select Off.
On Timer / Off Timer
Set On Timer so that your TV turns on automatically at a time and on a
day of your choosing.
■
On Timer: You can set up three separate On Timer configurations.
✎ 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.
✎ The
c
mark indicates days you’ve selected.
− Time: Set the hour, minute, am/pm. Use the number buttons or the
▲/▼ buttons to enter numbers. Use the ◄/► buttons to change
entry fields.
− Volume: Set the desired volume level. Use the ◄/► buttons to
change the volume level.
− Source: To select the source of the content that will play when the
TV turns on. You can:
x Select TV and have the TV display a specific air or cable channel.
x Select USB and have the TV play back photo or audio files from
a USB device.
x Select a source on your TV that you have connected a set-top box
to, and have the TV display a channel from the set-top box.
✎ The USB device must be connected to your TV before you can
select USB.
✎ If you select a source other than TV or USB, you must:
x Have a cable or satellite set-top box attached to that source
x Set the set-top box to the channel you want to watch when the
TV goes on
x Leave the set-top box turned on.
✎ When you select a source other than TV or USB, the Antenna
and Channel options will disappear.
− 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 containing the music or photo files you want to play
when the TV turns on automatically.
✎ If there is no music file on the USB device or you don’t select a
folder containing a music file, the Timer function does not operate
correctly.
✎ If there is only one photo file in the USB, the Slide Show will not
play.
✎ A folder with a name that is too long cannot be selected.
✎ 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.
✎ It is recommended that you use a USB memory stick and a multi
card reader when using On Timer.
✎ The On Timer function may not work with USB devices
with a built-in battery, MP3 players, or PMPs made by some
manufacturers because these devices take a long time to be
recognized.
■
Off Timer: You can set up three separate Off Timer configurations.
✎ You must set the clock before you can use Off 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 Off Timer to turn off your TV.
✎ 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.
❑ Other Features
Menu Language
Set the menu language.
✎ Choose between English, Español, and Français.
Eco Solution
■
Energy Saving: Lets you adjust the brightness of the TV in order to
reduce power consumption.
■
No Signal Power Off : Sets how quickly the TV switches to standby
mode if it is receiving no signal.
■
Auto Power Off: The TV will automatically turn off if you don’t press
a button on the remote control or touch a button on TV’s front panel
within 4 hours.
Screen Burn Protection
To reduce the possibility of screen burn, this unit is equipped with Pixel
Shift 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: Using this function, you can set the TV to move pixels
minutely on the PDP screen in a horizontal or vertical direction to
minimize after images on the screen.
✎ Available Pixel Shift Settings and Optimum Settings
Available Settings
Optimum Settings for TV/AV/
Component/HDMI
Horizontal 0~4(pixels) 4
Vertical 0~4(pixels) 4
Time (minute) 1~4 min 4 min
✎ The Pixel Shift value may differ depending on the monitor size
(inches) and mode.
✎ This function is not available in the Screen Fit mode.
■
Auto Protection Time: If the screen displays a still image for a certain
period of time you define, the TV activates the screen saver to prevent
the formation of burnt in ghost images on the screen.
■
Scrolling: This function removes after-images on the screen by
illuminating all the pixels on the PDP according to a pattern. Use
this function when there are after images or symbols on the screen,
especially when you displayed a still image on the screen for a long
time.
✎ The after-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.
✎ Press any key on the remote control to cancel this feature.
■
Side Gray: When you watch TV with the screen ratio set to 4:3,
using the Side Gray function can prevent damage to the edges of the
screen by adjusting the white balance on the extreme left and right
sides.
Change PIN
✎
When you access the Change PIN function for the first time, the PIN
input screen appears. Enter a 4 digit PIN you will remember.
✎ The default PIN number for a new TV set is “0-0-0-0”.
The Change PIN screen will appear. Choose any 4 digits for your PIN
and enter it in Enter New PIN. Re-enter the same 4 digits in Confirm
New PIN. When the Confirm screen appears, press the Close button.
The TV has memorized your new PIN.
✎ If you forget the PIN code, press the remote control buttons in the
following sequence in Standby mode, which resets the PIN to “0-0-
0-0” : MUTE → 8 → 2 → 4 → POWER (on)
General
■
Game Mode: When you have connected a game console such as
PlayStation™ or Xbox™ to the TV, you can enjoy a more realistic
gaming experience if you set Game Mode on.
✎ Precautions and limitations for Game Mode:
x Before disconnecting a game console and connecting another
external device, set Game Mode to Off.
x If you display the TV menu in Game Mode, the screen shakes
slightly.
x Game Mode is not available when you’ve set the input source to
TV.
x Set Game Mode to On only after connecting a game console.
If you turn Game Mode on before you have attached the game
console, you may notice reduced picture quality.
x If Game Mode is On:
− Picture Mode is set to Standard and Sound Mode is set to
Movie.
■
Panel Lock: Lock or unlock all the keys on the panel.
■
Boot Logo: Enable/disable displaying the logo while the TV starts up.
DivX® Video On Demand
Shows the registration code authorized 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.
✎ For more information about DivX® VOD, visit “http://vod.divx.com”.
Applications Menu
❑ Using the Source List
Source List
When you press the SOURCE button, Source screen will be displayed
at once.
✎ You can only choose external devices that are connected to the TV.
In Source, connected inputs are highlighted.
✎ For the detailed information, refer to “Changing the Input Source”.
❑ Using the Media Play
Connecting a USB Device
1. Turn on your TV.
2. Connect a USB 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 Photos, Videos or Music directly.
✎ It might not work properly with unlicensed multimedia files.
✎ Need-to-Know List before using Media Contents
x MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) is not supported.
x Supported file systems are FAT and exFAT.
x Certain types of USB Digital camera and audio devices may not be compatible
with this TV.
x Media Contents only supports sequential jpeg format.
x Media Contents only supports USB Mass Storage Class (MSC) devices.
x 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.
x Before connecting your device to the TV, please back up your files to prevent
them from damage or loss of data. SAMSUNG is not responsible for any data
file damage or data loss.
x The HDD (Hard Disk Drive) connected to USB is not supported.
x Do not disconnect the USB device while it is loading.
x The higher the resolution of the image, the longer it takes to display on the
screen.
x The maximum supported JPEG resolution is 15360 x 8640 pixels.
x For unsupported or corrupted files, the “Not Supported File Format” message
is displayed.
x The scene search and thumbnail functions are not supported in the Videos.
x MP3 files with DRM that have been downloaded from a non-free site cannot
be played. Digital Rights Management (DRM) is a technology that supports
the creation, distribution and management of the content in an integrated and
comprehensive way, including the protection of the rights and interests of the
content providers, the prevention of the illegal copying of contents, as well as
managing billings and settlements.
x PTP connection mode is fully available only with digital cameras. When
connecting a smartphone or tablet to the TV using PTP mode, it may not be
recognized.
x A USB device that requires high power (more than 500mA or 5V) may not be
supported.
x If the TV has been no input during time set in Auto Protection Time, the
screen saver will run.
x The power-saving mode of some external hard disk drives may be released
automatically when connected to the TV.
x If a USB extension cable is used, the USB device may not be recognized or
the files on the device may not be read.
x 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
the PC, format the device and check the connection.
x If a file deleted from the PC is still found when Media Contents is run, use the
“Empty the Recycle Bin” function on the PC to permanently delete the file.
x 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.
Disconnecting a USB Device
1. Press the SOURCE button.
2. Select a desired USB device, and then press the TOOLS button. The
Tools menu appears.
3. Select Remove USB, and then wait until the selected USB device is
disconnected. You can remove a USB device from the TV.
✎ To remove a USB device from the TV, we recommend use Remove
USB function.
Using the Media Contents
Enjoy photos, music and movie files saved on a USB Mass Storage
Class (MSC) device.
1. Press the MEDIA.P button.
2. Press ◄/► button to select desired menu (Photos, Videos, Music),
then press the ENTER
E
button.
3. Press ◄/► button to select desired device, then press the
ENTER
E
button again.
4. Press the ▲/▼/◄/► button to select the desired file in the list, then
press the ENTER
E
button or (Play) button.
Playing the selected files
1. Press the ▲ button to select Options at the top of each main screen
and select Play Selected.
2. Select the desired files.
✎ The check box appears to the left of the selected files.
✎ Press ENTER
E
button again to deselect the file.
3. Press the ▲ button to select Play.
✎ You can select or deselect all files pressing the Select All / Deselect
All.
Securing the TV to the Wall
Caution: Pulling, pushing, or climbing onto the TV may cause the
TV to fall. In particular, ensure that your children do not hang over or
destabilize the TV; doing so may cause the TV to tip over, resulting in
serious injuries or death. Follow all safety precautions provided on the
included Safety Flyer. For added stability, install the anti-fall device for
safety purposes, as follows.
To avoid the TV from falling
✎ Since the necessary clamps, screws, and string are not supplied,
please purchase these additionally.
1. Drive the screws into the clamps and firmly fasten them onto the
wall. Make sure the screws are firmly fixed into the wall.
✎ Screw Specifications
x For a 43 ~ 51 Inch PDP TV: M8
2. Remove the screws from the center back of the TV, put the screws
into the clamps, and then fasten the screws onto the TV again.
3. Connect the clamps fixed onto the TV and the clamps fixed onto the
wall with a strong string and then tie the string tightly.
✎ Verify all connections are properly secured. Periodically check
connections for any sign of fatigue for failure. If you have
any doubt about the security of your connections, contact a
professional installer.
✎ Install the TV near to the wall so that it does not fall backwards.
✎ It is safe to connect the string so that the clamps fixed on the
wall are equal to or lower than the clamps fixed on the TV. Untie
the string before moving the TV.
Kensington Lock
The Kensington Lock is not supplied by Samsung. It is a device used
to physically fix the system when using it in a public place. Refer to the
manual provided with the Kensington Lock for additional information
on proper use.
✎ Please find a “
K
” icon on the rear of the TV. The Kensington slot is
beside the “
K
” icon.
✎ The position and color may differ depending on the model.
Troubleshooting
If the TV seems to have a problem, first review this list of possible problems and solution. If none of these troubleshooting tips apply, visit samsung.
com, then click on Support, or call Samsung customer service.
Issues Solutions and Explanations
Flickering and Dimming If your Samsung Television is flickering or dimming sporadically, you may need to disable some of its energy efficient features
like the Energy Saving feature. If you follow below step with your remote, you can turn these features off or on.
y Energy Saving: User Menu → System → Eco Solution → Energy Saving
Component Connections / Screen Color If you find that the color on your Samsung television’s screen is not correct or black and white, first run a Self Diagnosis on
the TV to make sure there are no device issues.
y Self Diagnosis : User Menu → Support → Self Diagnosis → Picture Test
If the problem does not appear in the Test Picture, try making sure :
y Your connections are all consistent. For example, if you’ve used the AV In jack on your TV, make sure you have used the
AV Out jack on your video source.
y You have connected your devices to the correct jacks. For example, if you use the Component jacks, labeled Pb, Pr, and
Y, to connect your TV and video source, make sure you have connected the blue Pb jack on the video source to the blue
Pb jack on the TV, the red Pr jack on the source to the red Pr jack on the TV, and the yellow Y jack on video source to the
yellow Y jack on the TV..
Screen Brightness If you find that the colors on your Samsung TV are correct but just a little too dark or bright, try adjusting the following
settings in the Picture option of the Main menu:
y Cell Light, Contrast, Brightness, Sharpness, Color, Tint (G/R) and so on.
Unwanted Powering Off If your Samsung TV appears to turn off by itself, there may be an issue with either your Timer settings or your Eco friendly No
Signal Power Off feature.
First make sure the Sleep Timer is not accidentally set. The sleep timer turns the TV off after a certain period of time.
y Sleep Timer : User Menu → System → Time → Sleep Timer
If the Sleep Timer is not activated, you may have engaged the No Signal Power Off or Auto Power Off feature.
y No Signal Power Off : User Menu → System → Eco Solution → No Signal Power Off
y Auto Power Off: User Menu → System → Eco Solution → Auto Power Off
Trouble Powering On Before you turn the TV on, find the red light on the right or left bottom of your TV. Press the power button on the TV
or remote and the light should blink about 5 times before the TV turns on.
If you find that you are having trouble powering on your Samsung television, there are a number of things to check before
making a call to the service department.
If you’re sure your power cord, remote control, and PC are functioning properly, you may be having a cable issue. If you have
a cable or satellite box, your TV may appear to be off because the cable or satellite box is not outputting a signal. To test the
signal output of your cable or satellite box, press the guide or info button on the cable or satellite box remote control. If the
screen displays the guide or info data, the problem is caused by the box.
Cannot Find a Channel y Re-run Setup (Go to Menu - System - Setup) or run Auto Program. (Go to MENU - Channel - Auto Program).
Poor picture
First, perform the Picture Test and to see if your TV is properly displaying the test image.
y 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.
The TV image does not look as good as it
did in the store.
Store displays are typically tuned to digital, HD (high definition) channels.
y If you have an analog cable/satellite box, upgrade to a digital set top box. Use HDMI or Component cables to deliver SD
(Standard definition) picture quality.
y Cable/Satellite subscribers: Try digital channels from the channel line up.
y Air/Cable Antenna connection: Try digital channels after performing an Auto program.
y Adjust the Cable/Set top box video output resolution to 480p.
Issues Solutions and Explanations
The picture is distorted: macroblock error, small
block, dots, pixelization.
y The compression of video contents may cause picture distortion, especially in fast moving pictures such as sports and
action movies.
y A weak signal can cause picture distortion. This is not a TV problem.
y 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. y 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 a blank screen.
There is poor color or brightness. y Adjust the Picture options in the TV menu. (Go to Picture Mode / Color / Brightness / Sharpness)
y Adjust the Energy Saving option in the TV menu (Go to MENU - System - Eco Solution - Energy Saving)
y 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. y If the picture size is set to Screen Fit, change it to 16:9.
y Change the cable/satellite box resolution.
The picture is black and white. y 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.
y If the TV is connected to a cable box, please try to reset the box. (Reconnect the AC cord and wait until the cable box
reboots. It may take up to 20 minutes.)
y Set output resolution of the cable box to 480p.
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 be caused by the source or signal.
There is no sound or the sound is too low at
maximum volume.
y Please check the volume of the device (Cable/Sat Box, DVD, Blu-ray, etc.) connected to your TV.
The picture is good but there is no sound. y 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.).
y Reboot the connected device by reconnecting the device’s power cable.
The speakers are making an inappropriate noise. y Check the cable connections. Make sure a video cable is not connected to an audio input.
y For Antenna or Cable connections, check the signal information. A weak signal may cause sound distortion.
y Perform the Sound Test as explained above.
No Picture, No Video
The TV will not turn on. y Make sure the AC power cord is securely plugged into the wall outlet and the TV.
y Make sure the wall outlet is working.
y 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 does not work’ below.
The TV turns off automatically. y Ensure the Sleep Timer is set to Off in the System menu.
y Make sure the AC power cord is plugged in securely to the wall outlet and the TV.
y When you are watching TV programs from an antenna, the TV will turn off after 10 - 15 minutes if there is no signal.
There is no picture/video. y Check the cable connections. (Remove and reconnect all cables connected to the TV and external devices).
y Set your external device’s (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.
y Make sure your connected devices are powered on.
y Be sure to select the TV’s correct source by pressing the SOURCE button on the remote control.
y Reboot the connected device by reconnecting the device’s power cable.
Antenna(Air / Cable) Connection
The TV is not receiving all channels. y Make sure the coaxial cable is connected securely.
y Run Auto Program to add available channels to the channel list. There are 3 options, STD, HRC and IRC. Most cable
systems use STD.
y Verify the antenna is positioned correctly.
No Caption on digital channels. y Check the Caption Setup menu. Try changing Caption Mode Service 1 to CC1.
y Some channels may not have caption data.
The picture is distorted: macroblock, error, small
block, dots, pixelization.
y Compression of video contents may cause picture distortion, especially on fast moving pictures such as sports and
action movies.
y A weak signal can cause picture distortion. This is not a TV problem.
Others
Purple/green rolling horizontal bars and buzzing
noise from the TV speakers with Component cable
connection.
y Remove the left and right audio connections from the set-top-box. If the buzzing stops, this indicates that the set-top-
box has a grounding issue. Replace the Component video cables with an HDMI connection.
Plasma TV is making humming noise. y 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.
y If the humming sound is loud, you may have set the brightness on the TV too high. Try setting the brightness lower.
y You can also have loud humming if the back of your Plasma TV is too close to a wall or other hard surface. Also try
rerouting your connection cables.
y Improper installation of wall mount can create excessive noise.
Playing the Photos / Videos / Music
During playing a file, press the ▲/▼/◄/► button to select the desired
menu.
✎ When the option menu is not displayed, press the TOOLS button or
ENTER
E
button.
✎ You can also use buttons on the remote control
during playback.
✎ If you press the INFO button during playback, you can view the
playback information.
Playback menu
Button Operation Photos Videos Music
/
Previous / Next
●
/
Start Slide Show / Stop
Slide Show
●
Play / Pause
Mini Player*
● ●
/
Previous / Next
Mini Player*
● ●
/
Rewind / Fast forward
● ●
* When setting the Background Music to Mini Player in Photos, these
buttons appear.
Setting menu
■
Photos
Button Operation
Slideshow Settings
You can set the Speed and Effects during the
slide show.
Zoom
You can zoom into images in full screen mode.
Rotate
You can rotate images in full screen mode.
Background Music
/ Mini Player
You can set background music when watching
a slide show. / You can control simple playback
menus.
Settings
Picture Mode / Sound Mode: You can adjust
the picture or sound setting.
Information: You can see detailed information
about the played file.
✎ During the slide show, all files in the file list will be displayed in order.
✎ When you press the (Play) button (or ▲ button → Options →
Slide Show) in the file list, slide show will be started immediately.
✎ During the slide show, you can adjust the slide show speed using
(REW) or
(FF) button.
x Supported Photo Formats
File Extension Type Resolution
*.jpg / *.jpeg JPEG 15360 X 8640
*.bmp BMP 4096 X 4096
*.mpo MPO 15360 X 8640
✎ The MPO type file does not support Zoom, Rotate and Effects
functions.
■
Videos
Button Operation
Search
Search Titles: You can move the other file directly.
Search Time bar: You can search the video using ◄
and ► button at one minute interval or entering the
number directly.
✎ It may not be supported depending on the
input source.
Repeat Mode
You can play movie files repeatedly.
Picture Size
You can adjust the picture size to your preference.
Settings
Subtitle Settings: You can play the video with
subtitles. This function only works if the subtitles are
the same file name as the video.
Picture Mode / Sound Mode: You can adjust the
picture or sound setting.
Audio Language: You can change the audio
language if the video has more than one language.
Information: You can see detailed information about
the played file.
✎ If video time information is unknown, play time and progress bar are
not displayed.
✎ In this mode, you can enjoy movie clips contained on a Game, but you
cannot play the Game itself.
x Supported Video Formats
File
Extention
Container Video Codec Resolution
Frame rate
(fps)
Bit rate
(Mbps)
Audio
Codec
*.avi / *.mkv
*.asf /
*.wmv
*.mp4 /
*.3gp
*.vro /
*.mpg
*.mpeg
/ *.ts
*.tp / *.trp
*.mov / *.flv
*.vob / *.svi
*.divx
AVI
MKV
ASF
MP4
3GP
MOV
FLV
VRO
VOB
PS
TS
DivX
3.11/4.x/5.x/6.x
1920 x 1080
6~30
30
AC3
LPCM
ADPCM
(IMA, MS)
AAC
HE-AAC
WMA
DD+
MPEG
(MP3)
DTS (Core)
G.711(A-
Law, μ-Law)
MPEG4 SP/
ASP
H.264 BP/
MP/HP
Motion JPEG 640 x 480 8
Window Media
Video v9
1920 x 1080
30MPEG2
MPEG1
*.webm WebM VP8 20 Vorbis
✎ Other Restrictions
x Video content will not play, or not play correctly, if there is an error in the content
or the container.
x Sound or video may not work if the contents have a standard bit rate/frame rate
above the compatible Frame/sec listed in the table.
x If the Index Table is in error, the Seek (Jump) function is not supported.
x Some USB/digital camera devices may not be compatible with the player.
x The menu can be displayed late if the video is over 10Mbps(bit rate).
Video decoder Audio decoder
y Supports up to H.264, Level 4.1 (FMO/
ASO/RS are not supported.)
Frame rate :
- Below 1280 x 720: 60 frame max
- Above 1280 x 720: 30 frame max
y VC1 AP L4 is not supported.
y GMC 2 or higher is not supported.
y WMA 10 Pro supports up to 5.1
channel and M2 profile.
y WMA lossless audio is not supported.
y Vorbis supports up to 2ch.
y DD+ supports up to 5.1 channel.
x Supported Subtitle Formats
External
Name File extension
MPEG-4 timed text .ttxt
SAMI .smi
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
■
Music
Button Operation
Repeat
You can play music files repeatedly.
Shuffle
You can play the music randomly.
Sound Mode
You can adjust the sound setting.
✎ 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.
✎ 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.)
Supported Music Formats
File Extension Type Codec Remark
*.mp3 MPEG
MPEG1 Audio
Layer 3
*.m4a / *.mpa /
*.aac
MPEG4 AAC
*.flac FLAC FLAC Supports up to 2ch.
*.ogg OGG Vorbis Supports up to 2ch.
*.wma WMA WMA
WMA 10 Pro supports up to 5.1 channel
and M2 profile. (WMA lossless audio is not
supported.)
*.wav wav wav
*.mid / *.midi midi midi type 0 and type 1
Setting the Encoding language
Set the encoding language if the text is not supported.
1. Press the ▲ button to select Options at the top of music main
screen and select Encoding.
2. Select the desired encoding language.
❑ Using the Sports Mode
Sports Mode
This mode provides optimized condition for watching sports games.
✎ When the Sports Mode is On, the picture and sound modes are set
to Stadium automatically.
✎ If you turn the TV off while watching Sports Mode, the Sports
Mode will be disable.
Support Menu
Self Diagnosis
■
Picture Test: Use to check for picture problems. If the problem
continues to occur, check the color pattern.
■
Sound Test: Use the built-in melody sound to check for sound
problems.
■
Signal Information: (digital channels only) The reception quality
of over the-air HD channels is either perfect or the channels are
unavailable. Signal Information displays HD channel signal strength so
you can adjust your antenna to increase signal strength and receive
HD channels.
■
Reset: Reset all settings to the factory defaults.
✎ The PIN input screen appears before the setup screen.
✎ Enter your 4-digit PIN. Change the PIN using the Change PIN
option.
Software Update
The Software Update menu lets you upgrade your TV’s software to the
latest version.
Current ver.: This is the software version already installed in the TV.
■
Update now: You can perform a Software Update by downloading
the latest firmware from www.samsung.com to a USB memory
device, attaching the device to your TV, and then selecting Update
now.
✎ Be careful not to turn off the power until the update is complete. The
TV will turn off and on automatically after completing the firmware
update. When you update 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 update.
Use Mode
Select the Use Mode suitable for your place. We strongly recommend
you select Home Use.
✎ If your TV has been unintentionally set to Store Demo, you can
change the mode with this option.
■
Home Use: Home Use is the default setting.
■
Store Demo: Store Demo is for retail environments only. If you select
Store Demo, some functions will not work, and the picture settings
will be reset every 30 minutes.
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.
Other Information
Installing the Wall Mount (Optional)
Wall or Ceiling Mounting
If you mount this product on a wall, it should be mounted only as
recommended by the manufacturer. Unless it is correctly mounted, the
product may slide or fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and
serious damage to the product.
Installing the Wall Mount Kit
The wall mount kit (sold separately) lets you mount the TV on the
wall. For detailed information about installing the wall mount, see the
instructions provided with the wall mount. Contact a technician for
assistance when installing the wall mount bracket. Samsung Electronics
is not responsible for any damage to the product or injury to yourself or
others if you elect to install the wall mount on your own.
Wall Mount Kit Specifications (VESA)
Install your wall mount on a solid wall perpendicular to the floor. Before
attaching the wall mount to surfaces other than plaster board, please
contact your nearest dealer for additional information. If you install the TV
on a ceiling or slanted wall, it may fall and result in severe personal injury.
✎ NOTE
• Standard dimensions for wall mount kits are shown in the table
below.
• Samsung wall mount kits contain a detailed installation manual
and all parts necessary for assembly are provided.
• Do not use screws that do not comply with the VESA standard
screw specifications.
• Do not use screws that are longer than the standard length 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.
• For wall mounts that do not comply with the VESA standard screw
specifications, the length of the screws may differ depending on
the wall mount specifications.
• Do not fasten the screws too firmly. This may damage the product
or cause the product to fall, leading to personal injury. Samsung is
not liable for these kinds of accidents.
• Samsung is not liable for product damage or personal injury when
a non-VESA or non-specified wall mount is used or the consumer
fails to follow the product installation instructions.
• Do not mount the TV at more than a 15 degree tilt.
• Always have two people mount the TV on a wall.
Product
Family
TV size in
inches
VESA screw hole specs (A
* B) in millimeters
Standard
Screw
Quantity
PDP-TV
43~51 400 X 400
M8 4
60~64 600 X 400
Do not install your Wall Mount Kit
while your TV is turned on. It may
result in personal injury due to
electric shock.
✎ Remove the screws in the mounting holes before you install the wall
mount.
Issues Solutions and Explanations
The picture will not display in full screen. y HD channels will have black bars on either side of the screen when displaying up scaled SD (4:3) contents.
y Black bars will appear on the top and bottom of the screen when you watch movies that have aspect ratios different
from your TV.
y Adjust the picture size option on your external device or change the TV to full screen.
Image Retention (Burn In) Issue. y 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 Dot). The
regular, slight movement of the picture reduces screen burn in.
The remote control does not work. y Replace the remote control batteries. Make sure you insert them with the plus and minus ends in the correct direction.
y Clean the transmission window located on the top of the remote control.
y Try 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.
y 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. y Check the supported resolution of the TV and adjust the external device’s output resolution accordingly. Refer to
resolution settings in this manual.
Caption on the TV menu is greyed out. y You cannot select Caption in the TV menu when watching content from a device connected via HDMI or Component.
y Caption must be activated on the external device.
There is a plastic smell from the TV. y This smell is normal and will dissipate over time.
TV Signal Information is unavailable in the Self
Diagnosis Test menu.
y 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. y Remove the stand base from the TV and reassemble it.
The Broadcasting menu is grey out (unavailable). y The Broadcasting menu is only available when you select the TV source.
Your settings are lost after 30 minutes or every
time the TV is turned off.
y If TV is in the Store Demo mode, it will reset audio and picture settings every 30 minutes. If you want to change the
settings from Store Demo mode to Home Use, press the SOURCE button to select TV mode, and go to MENU →
Support → Use Mode.
You have intermittent loss of audio or video. y Check the cable connections and reconnect them.
y 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 available. y PIP functionality is only available when you are using a HDMI or components source.
You see small particles when you look closely at
the edge of the frame of the TV.
y This is part of the product’s design and is not a defect.
POP (TV’s internal banner ad) appears on the
screen.
y Go to MENU → Support → Use Mode, and then select Home Use.
The message “This file may not be played
properly.” appears.
y This may appear because of high bit rate of content. Content generally will play but could experience some playability
issue.
✎ Some functions and pictures shown in this manual are available on specific models only.
✎ To keep your TV in optimum condition, upgrade to the latest firmware on the Samsung web site by USB (Go to samsung.com → Support).
Storage and Maintenance
✎
If you attached some stickers on the TV screen, it remains some debris after removing the sticker. Please clean it to watch TV.
✎ The exterior and screen of the product can get scratched during cleaning. Be sure to wipe the exterior and screen carefully using a soft cloth to
prevent scratches.
Do not spray water directly onto the
product. Any liquid that goes into the
product may cause a failure, fire, or electric
shock.
Clean the product with a soft cloth
dampened with in a small amount of water.
Do not use a flammable liquid (e.g. benzene,
thinners) or a cleaning agent.
Specifications
Environmental Considerations
Operating Temperature
Operating Humidity
Storage Temperature
Storage Humidity
50
to 104 (10 to 40 )
10% to 80%, non-condensing
-4
to 113 (-20 to 45 )
5% to 95%, non-condensing
Model Name PL43F4000 PL51F4000
Display Resolution 852 X 480 1024 X 480
Screen Size
(Diagonal)
43” Class
(43,0" measured diagonally)
51” Class
(50,6 measured diagonally)
Sound
Output 10W X 2
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Body
With stand
39,6 X 24,2 X 2,1 inches
(1007,4 X 616,2 X 55,7 (mm))
39,6 X 26,3 X 10,3 inches
(1007,4 X 670,5 X 261,9 (mm))
46,6 x 27,6 x 2,1 inches
(1185,2 x 702,1 x 55,7 mm)
46,6 x 29,7 x 10,3 inches
(1185,2 x 756 x 261,9 mm)
Weight
Without Stand
With Stand
29,9 Ibs (13,6 kg)
32,6 Ibs (14,8 kg)
38,8 lbs (17,6 kg)
41,4 lbs (18,8 kg)
✎ Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
✎ This device is a Class B digital apparatus.
✎ For information about the power required and more about power consumption, refer to the label attached to the product.
✎ Typical power consumption is measured according to Energy Star Program requirements for televisions.
License
DivX Certified® to play DivX® video up to HD 1080p,
including premium content.
ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX® is a digital video format created by DivX, LLC, a
subsidiary of Rovi Corporation. This is an official DivX Certified® device that plays
DivX video. Visit divx. com for more information and software tools to convert your
files 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; 7,519,274 DivX®, DivX Certified® and associated logos are
trademarks of Rovi Corporation or its subsidiaries and are used under license.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com.
Manufactured under license from DTS Licensing Limited.
DTS, the Symbol, & DTS and the Symbol together are
registered trademarks, and DTS Premium Sound is a
trademark of DTS, Inc. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com.
Manufactured under license from DTS Licensing Limited.
DTS, the Symbol, & DTS and the Symbol together
are registered trademarks and DTS Studio Sound is a
trademark of DTS, Inc. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia
Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or
registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the
United States and other countries.
Open Source License Notice
Open Source used in this product can be found on the following webpage. (http://
opensource.samsung.com) Open Source License Notice is written only English.
To send inquiries and requests for questions regarding open sources, contact
Samsung via Email ([email protected]).
This product uses some software programs which are distributed under the
Independent JPEG Group.
ICU License - ICU 1.8.1 and later
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