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[--Important
Warranty I'nformation Regarding Television Format Viewing I
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Wide screen format LCD Displays (16:9, the aspect ratio of the screen width to height) are primarily designed to view wide screen format
full-motion video. The images displayed on them should primarily be in the wide screen 16:9 ratio format, or expanded to fill the screen
if your model offers this feature and the images are constantly moving. Displaying stationary graphics and images on screen, such as
the dark side-bars on nonexpanded standard format television video and programming, should be limited to no more than 5% of the total
television viewing per week
Additionally, viewing other stationary images and text such as stock market reports, video game displays, station logos, web sites or
computer graphics and pallerns, should be limited as described above for all televisions. Displaying stationary images that exceed the
above guidelines can cause uneven aging of LCD Displays that leave subtle, but permanent burned-in ghost images in the LCD picture. To
avoid this, vary the programming and images, and primarily display full screen moving images, not stationary pallerns or dark bars.
On LCD models that offer picture sizing features, use these controls to view different formats as a full screen picture.
Be careful in the selection and duration of television formats used for viewing, Uneven LCD aging as a result of format selection and use,
as well as burned-in images, are not covered by your Samsung limited warranty.
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SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS NORTH AMERICAN LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT
Subject to the requirements, conditions, exclusions and limitations of the original Limited Warranty supplied with Samsung Electronics
(SAMSUNG) products, and the requirements, conditions, exclusions and limitations contained herein, SAMSUNG will additionally provide
Warranty Repair Service in the United States on SAMSUNG products purchased in Canada, and in Canada on SAMSUNG products purchased
in the United States, for the warranty period originally specified, and to the Original Purchaser only.
The above described warranty repairs must be performed by a SAMSUNG Authorized Service Center. Along with this Statement, the Original
Limited Warranty Statement and a dated Bill of Sale as Proof of Purchase must be presented to the Service Center. Transportation to and from
the Service Center is the responsibility of the purchaser,
Conditions covered are limited only to manufacturing defects in material or workmanship, and only those encountered in normal use of the
product.
Excluded, but not limited to, are any originally specified provisions for, in-home or on-site services, minimum or maximum repair times,
exchanges or replacements, accessories, options, upgrades, or consumables,
For the location of a SAMSUNG Authorized Service Center, please call toll-free:
In the United States: 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864)
In Canada: 1-800-SAMSUNG
:-- See the warranty card for more information on warranty terms,
Watching the LCD TV in 4:3 format for a long period of time may leave traces of borders displayed on the left, right and
center of the screen caused by the difference of light emission on the screen.
Playing a DVD or a game console may cause asimilar effect to the screen,
Damages caused by the above effect are not covered by the Warranty .
• 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.
Precautions When Displaying a Still Image
A still image may cause permanent damage to the TV screen
• Do not display a still image on the LCD panel for more than 2 hours 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.
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Contents
GENERAL INFORMATION
• List of Features 2
• Accessories 2
• Viewing the Control Panel 3
• Viewing the Connection Panel 4
• Remote Control 5
• Installing Batteries in the Remote Control 6
CONNECTIONS
• Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas 6
• Connecting Cable TV 7
•
Connecting a DVD Player or Cable Box/Satellite receiver
(Set-Top Box) via HDMI. : : 8
• Connecting a DVD Player or Cable Box/Satellite receiver
(Set-Top Box) via DVI 8
• Connecting a DVD Player or Cable Box/Satellite receiver
(Set-Top Box) via Component cables 9
• Connecting a Camcorder 9
• Connecting a VCR. 10
• Connecting a Digital Audio System 11
• Connecting an AmplifierlDVD Home Theater 11
• Connecting a PC 12
,OPERATION
• Turning the TV On and Off 13
• Plug & Play Feature 13
• Changing Channels 14
• Adjusting the Volume 15
• Viewing the Display 15
• Viewing the Menus 15
• Using the TOOLS Button 16
• Memorizing the Channels... 16
• To Select the Source 18
• To Edit the Input Source Name 18
PICTURE CONTROL
• Changing the Picture Standard 19
• Customizing the Picture Settings 19
• Configuring Picture Options 20
• Resetting the Picture Settings to the Factory Defaults 23
SOUND CONTROL
• Changing the Sound Standard 24
• Customizing the Sound 24
• Setting the TruSurround XL 25
• Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS) track - Digital 25
• Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS) track - Analog 26
• Automatic Volume Control. 26
• Selling the TV Speakers On/Off 27
• Connecting Headphones (Sold separately) 27
CHANNEL CONTROL
PC DISPLAY
• Using Your TV as a Computer (PC) Display 34
• Display Modes 34
• Setting up the TV with your PC 35
TIME SETTING
• Setting the Clock 37
FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
• Selecting a Menu Language 40
• Using the V-Chip 41
• Viewing Closed Captions (On-Screen Text Messages)
-Analog 48
• Viewing Closed Captions (On-Screen Text Messages)
- Digital 49
• Adjusting the TV On/Off Melody Sound 50
• Using the Energy Saving Feature 50
• Upgrading the Software 51
APPENDIX
• Troubleshooting 52
• Installing the Stand 54
• Disconnecting the Stand 54
• Wall Mount Kit Specifications (VESA) 55
• Using the Anti-Theft Kensington Lock 56
• Specifications 57
• Clearing Scrambled Channels - Digital 28
• Adding and Erasing Channels 29
• To Set-Up Your Favorite Channels 30
• Viewing the Channel ists 31
• Labeling Channels 32
• Fine Tuning Analog Channels 33
• Checking the Digital-Signal Strength 33
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One-Touch
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General Information
'.',. • AAutom~tilc timer to turn the TV on and off.
•specla
sleep timer.
•Excellent Digital Interface &
Networking:
With abuilt-in HD digital tuner, non-subscription HD broadcasts can be viewed with no Cable Box/Satellite receiver
(Set-Top Box) needed.
•
HDMI/DVI connection of your PC to this TV.
•Excellent Picture Quality
•
SRS TruSurround XT
- SRS TruSurround XT provides avirtual surround system.
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' .. Accessories
Please make sure the following items are included with your LCD TV.
If any items are missing, contact your dealer.
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Remote Control &Batteries (AAA x 2)
(BN59-00678A)
Power Cord
(3903-000144)
Cleaning Cloth
(BN63-01798A) Owner's Instructions
Stand
(BN96-04745A)
Warranty Card / Registration Card /
Safety Guide Manual
(Not available in all locations)
>- The items color and shape may vary depending on the model.
Stand Screw(M4XL 16)
(6002-001294) Cover-Bottom
(BN63-03176A)
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'." Viewing the Control Panel
Buttons on the Lower-Right Part of the Panel
The buttons on the lower-right panel control your TV's basic features, including the on-screen menu.
To use the more advanced features, you must use the remote control.
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oSOURCE G'
Toggles between all the available input sources
(TV, AV, S-Video, Component, PC, HOMI).
In the on-screen menu, use this button as you would
use the ENTER CBJ button on the remote control.
f) MENU
Press to see an on-screen menu of your TV's features.
0- VOL +
Press to increase or decrease the volume.
In the on-screen menu, use the - VOL +buttons.
o VCHA
Press to change channels.
In the on-screen menu, use the v CH Abuttons.
9SPEAKERS
o C> (POWER)
Press to turn the TV on and off.
POWER INDICATOR
Blinks and turns off when the power is on and
lights up in stand-by mode.
REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR
Aim the remote control towards this spot on the TV,

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oAUDIO OUT
Connects to the audio input jacks on your Amplifierl
Home theater.
f) DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL)
Connects to aDigital Audio component.
ePC IN [PC] I[AUDIO]
Connects to the video and audio output jacks on your
PC.
eHDMI/DVI IN I DVIIN [R-AUDIO-L]
Connects
to the HDMI jack of adevice with an HOMI
output.
Use the HOMI/DVI
IN jack for OVI connection to an
external device.
Use aDVI to HOMI cable
or DVI-HOMI adapter (DVI to
HOMI) for video connection and the
OVI IN [R-AUDIO-L]
jacks for audio.
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No sound connection is needed for an HOMI to HOMI
connection.
- When using an HOMI/OVI cable connection, you must use
the HOMIIOVI IN jack.
oSERVICE, EX-LINK
Connector for SERVICE only.
oANT IN
Connects to an antenna or cable TV system.
f) KENSINGTON LOCK
The Kensington Lock (optional) is adevice used to
physically fix the system when used
in apublic place.
If you want to use alocking device, contact the dealer
where you purchased the
TV.
.",. The location of the Kensington Lock may be different
depending on its model.
o0(HEADPHONE)
Connects aset
of external headphones for private
listening.
0AVIN
Video and audio inputs for external devices, such as a
camcorder
or VCR.
S-VIDEO
Connects an S-Video signal from acamcorder or VCR.
G) COMPONENT
IN
The COMPONENT IN jack is also used as the AV IN
jack.
6) POWER INPUT
Connects the supplied power cord.

SOURCE
TV
POWER
~ FAV.CH
Press to switch to your favorite
channels.
(D EXIT
Press to exit the menu.
~ P.SIZE
Picture size selection.
0SRS
Selects SRS TruSurround XT
mode.
CD PRE-CH
Tunes to the previous channel.
@ CH0)/CH@
Press to change channels.
~ RETURN
Returns to the previous menu.
G) SOURCE
Press to display and select the
available video sources.
o MTS
Press to choose stereo, mono
or Separate Audio Program
(SAP broadcast).
ID MENU
Displays the main on-screen
menu.
o VOL(±) / VOLe
Press to increase or decrease
the volume.
oUP,;. /DOWNT /LEFT .... /
RIGHT~ /ENTERG'
Use to select on-screen menu
items and change menu values.
oINFO
Press to display information on
the
TV screen.
0) COLOR BUTTONS
Use these buttons in the
Channel list, etc.
eTV
Selects the TV mode directly.
f) NUMERIC BUTTONS
Press to change the channel.
'9cc
Controls the caption decoder.
8e
Press to select additional
channels(digital) being broadcast
by the same station. For example,
to select channel "54-3", press
"54", then press "8" and "3".
o««MUTE)
Press to temporarily cut off the
sound.
8TOOLS
Use to quickly select frequently
used functions.
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Remote Control
. You can use the remote control up to adistance ofabout 23 feet from the TV.
oPOWER
Turns the TV on and off.
»The performance of the remote control may be affected by bright light.

:> If the remote control doesn't work, check the following:
1. Is the TV power on?
2. Are the plus and minus ends of the batteries reversed?
3. Are the batteries drained?
4. Is there a power outage or is the power cord unplugged?
5. Is there a special fluorescent light or neon sign nearby?
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Install two AM size batteries.
:> Make sure to match the "+" and "-" ends of the batteries with the diagram inside the compartment.
3. Replace the cover.
:> Remove the batteries and store them in a cool, dry place if you won't be using the remote control for a
long time.
The remote control can be used up to about 23 feet from the TV.
(Assuming typical TV usage, the batteries should last for about one year.)
Connections
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Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas
',. If your antenna has a set of leads that look like the diagram to the right, see "Antennas with
300 0 Flat Twin Leads" below.
If your antenna has one lead that looks like the diagram to the right, see "Antennas with 75
o Round Leads".
If you have two antennas, see "Separate VHF and UHF Antennas".
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Antennas with 300 0Flat Twin Leads
If
you are using an off-air antenna (such as a roof antenna or "rabbit ears") that has 300 0 twin flat leads, follow the directions
below.
1. Place the wires from the twin leads under the screws on a300-75 0adapter
(not supplied).
Use ascrewdriver to tighten the screws.
2. Plug the adaptor into the ANT IN terminal on the back of the TV.
Antennas with 75 0Round Leads
1. Plug the antenna lead into the ANT IN terminal on the back of the TV.
Separate VHF and UHF Antennas
If you have two separate antennas for your TV (one VHF and one UHF), you must combine the two antenna signals before
connecting the antennas to the TV. This procedure requires an optional combiner-adaptor (available at most electronics shops).
1. Connect both antenna leads to the combiner.
2. Plug the combiner into the ANT IN terminal on the bottom of the rear panel.

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Connecting Cable TV
, To connect to a cable TV system, follow the instructions below.
Cable without a Cable Box
1. Plug the incoming cable into the ANT IN terminal on the back of the TV.
"> Because this TV is cable-ready, you do not need a cable box to view unscrambled cable channels.
Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles All Channels
1. Find the cable that is connected to the ANT OUT terminal on your cable box.
"> This terminal might be labeled "ANT OUT", "VHF OUT" or simply, "OUT".
2. Connect the other end of this cable to the ANT IN terminal on the back of the TV.
ANTIN
ANT OUT
Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles Some Channels
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cable ~
2. Connect this cable to atwo-way splitter.
If your cable box descrambles only some channels (such as premium channels), follow the instructions below. You will need a two-
way splitter, an RF (AlB) switch and four lengths of RF cable. (These items are available at most electronics stores.)
1. Find and disconnect the cable that is
connected to the ANT IN terminal on your
cable box.
"> This terminal might be labeled "ANT IN",
"VHF IN" or simply, "IN".
3. Connect an RF cable between the OUTPUT
terminal on the splitter and the IN terminal
on the cable box.
Incoming
cable
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Cable Box
4. Connect an RF cable between the
ANT OUT terminal on the cable box and
the B-IN terminal on the RF(AlB) switch.
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Cable Box
5. Connect another cable between the other
OUT terminal on the splitter and the A-IN
terminal on the RF (AlB) switch.
Incoming
cable
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6. Connect the last RF cable between the
OUT terminal on the RF (AlB) switch and
the ANT IN terminal on the rear of the TV.
Incoming
cable
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Splitter RF (AlB)
Cable Box Switch
After you have made this connection, set the AlB switch to the "A" position for normal viewing. Set the AlB switch to the "B" position to
view scrambled channels. (When you set the AlB switch to "B", you will need to tune your TV to the cable box's output channel, which is
usually channel 3 or 4.)

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Connecting a DVD Player or Cable Box/Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box) via HDMI
This connection can only be made if there is an HOMI Output connector on the external device.
1. Connect an HOMI Cable OVD
Player or Cable Box/Satellite receiver
between the HOMIIDVI IN jack (Set-Top Box) Rear Panel_. ~~ear !':~~ '
on the TV and the HOMI jack
on the OVO Player or Cable
Box/Satellite receiver (Set-Top
Box),
THOMI Cable
(Not supplied)
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>- What is HOMI?
HDMI(High-Definition Multimedia Interface), is an interface that enables the
transmission of digital audio and video signals using asingle cable.
•The difference between HDMI and DVI is that the HOMIdevice is smaller in
size and has the HDCP (High Bandwidth Digital Copy Protection) coding feature
installed.
~ Each DVD Player or Cable Box/Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box) has adifferent back
panel configuration.
Connecting a DVD Player or Cable Box/Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box) via DVI
TV Rear Panel
ITI Audio Cable
.----. (Not supplied)
m OVI to HOMI Cable (Not supplied)
2. Connect Audio Cables
between the OVI IN
[R-AUOIO-L] jack on the TV
and the OVO Player or Cable
Box/Satellite receiver (Set-Top
Box),
This connection can only be made if there is a OVI Output connector on the external device,
1. Connect a OVI to HOMI Cable
or OVI-HOMI Adapter between
the HOMIIDVIIN jack on
the TV and the OVI jack on
the OVO Player or Cable ovo Player or Cable Boxl
Box/Satellite receiver (Set-Top Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box)
Box),
>Each OVD Player or Cable Box/Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box) has adifferent back
panel configuration.
>- When connecting aDVD Player or Cable Box/Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box), match
the color of the connection terminal to the cable.
>When using an HOMIIDVI cable connection, you must use the HDMIIDVI IN jack.