Samsung series 9 950 User manual

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information Television Format
Wide screenformatLCD Displays(16:9,the aspectratioof thescreenwidth to height)are primarily designedto viewwide screenformat
full-motion video. Theimages displayedon themshould primarily bein the wide screen18:9 ratio format,or expandedtofill thescreen if
your modeloffers this featureand the images areconstantly moving. Displayingstationarygraphics and images onscreen, such as thedark
sidebars on nonexpandedstandardformattelevisionvideo andprogramming,should belimitedto no morethan 5% ofthe totaltelevision
viewing per week.
Additionally,viewingother stationaryimages andtext suchas stock market reports,video game displays,stationIogos,web sites or computer
graphics and patterns,should belimited as describedabovefor all televisions. Displayingstationaryimages that exceedthe above guidelines
can cause unevenagingof LCD Displaysthatleavesubtle, but permanentburned-in ghostimages in the LCDpicture.Toavoidthis,vary the
programmingand images,and primarilydisplayfull screenmovingimages, notstationarypatterns or darkbars.
On LCDmodels thatoffer picturesizingfeatures, usethese controlsto viewdifferent formatsas a full screenpicture.
Becarefulin the selectionand durationoftelevision formatsused for viewing.Uneven LCDaging as a resultofformat selectionand use,as
wettas burned-in images,arenot coveredby your Samsunglimitedwarranty.
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(SAMSUNG)products,and the requirements,conditions, exclusionsand limitationscontainedherein. SAMSUNGwill additionallyprovide
Warranty Repair Servicein the UnitedStates onSAMSUNGproductspurchased in Canada.and in Canada on SAMSUNC-products
purchasedin the UnitedStates. [orthewarrantyperiod originally specified,and tothe OriginalPurchaseronly.
The abovedescribedwarranty repairs mustbe performedby aSAMSUNGAuthorizedService Center.Alongwith thisStatement.tne
Origina _imited WarrantyStatement anda dated Bi]lof Saleas Proof ofPurchase must Depresen[eotothe Service Center.Transportation
to andfrom t_eService Centeris theresponsibilityof thepurchaser.
Conditionscovered arelimited only to manufactanngdefects in materialorworkmanship, andonlythose encountereain normaluse of the
product.
Excluded.but notlimitedto. are anyoriginallyspecifiedprovisionsfor. in-homeor on-siteservices,minimumor maximumrepairumes.
exchangesor replacements,accessories,options,upgrades 3rconsumables
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>- See the warranty card for more information on warranty terms.
• DO not disPlaY a st!!!image on the LCD panel for mole 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 st!l! !mage.
Watching the LCD TV in 4:3 format for a long period of time may leave traces of borders displayed on the !eft,
right and center of the Screen caused by the difference of light emission on the Screen.
Playing a DVD or a game conso!e may cause a simi!ar effect tothe screenl
nages caused by the above effect are not covered by the Warranty.
• DisPlaying still images from Video games and PC for !onger than a certain period of timemay produce partial afterqmages.
To prevent this effect, reduce the _brightnessl and 'contrast _when displaying still images.
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Contents
,, List of Features.................................................................. 3 = Managing Channels ......................................................... 46
= Accessories .................................... 3 • Clearing Scrambled Channels -Digital............................ 53
= Viewing the Control Panel ................................................. 4 ,, FineTuning Analog Channels.......................................... 53
= Viewing the Connection Panel........................................... 5 = Checking the Digital-Signal S[rength ............................... 54
= Remote Control ............................................................. 7
,, Installing Batteries in the Remote Control ................... 8
= Us ng the Remote Contro Back ght Buttons ....................8
[] Connecting VHF and UHFAntennas ................................ 9
= Connecting Cable TV ..................................................... 9
[] Connecting a DVDIBlu-Ray player or Cable Box
Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box) via HDMI .................. 11
i Connecting a DVD/Blu-Ray player or Cable Box
Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box) via DVI .......................... 11
,, Connecting a DVD/Blu-Ray player or Cable Box/
= Using YourTV as a Computer (PC_Display....................55
Display Modes................................................................. 55
Setting upthe TV with your PC ....................................... 58
= Setting the Clock ............................................................. 58
Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box_via Component cables ..12 _ Selecting a Menu Language........................................... 62
[] Connecting a Camcorder................................................. 12 • Using the V-Chip.......................................................... 62
= Connecting a VCR.......................................................... 13 = Viewing Closed Captions IOn-Screen Text Messages)
Connecting a Digital Audio System ................................. 14 -Analog ....................................................................... 6_c
[] Connecting anAmplifieriDVD Home Theater ..................14 m Viewing Closed Captions (On-Screen TextMessages)
= Connecting a PC ............................................................ 15 -Digital ........................................................................ 70
,, Turning the TV On and Off ........................................... 16
= Plug & Play Feature......................................................... 16
= Changing Channels ......................................................... 18
[] Adjusting the Volume..................................................... 18
= Viewing the Display ........................................................ 19
,, Viewing the Menus ......................................................... 19
,, Using theTOOLS Button ........................................... 20
= Memorizing the Channels ................................................ 20
= Setting UpYour Remote Control .....................................22
= Remote Control Codes .................................................... 24
[] To Select the Source ....................................................... 27
[] To Edit the In_u_Source Name........................................27
[] Adjusting the TV On/Off Melody Sound........................... 71
Setting the LigqtEffect ................................................ 71
Setting the Entertain"nentmode ...................................... 72
m Using the Energy Saving Fea[ure.................................... 72
= Upgrading the Software............................................... 73
Self diagnosis ................................................................. 74
= Using the WISELINK Pro Function.................................. 75
Using the Photo List ........................................................ 77
= Sorting _hoto List........................................................ 78
Viewing a Photo or Slide Show ...................................... 83
Using the Music List ........................................................ 87
Sorting Music List............................................................ 88
Playing a Music File......................................................... 92
= Using the Movie List........................................................ 94
Sorting Movie List............................................................ 95
[] Changing the Picture Standard .......................................28 = Playing a Movie File .................................................... 98
[] Customizing the Picture Settings .....................................28 ............................ WISELINK ................. I0C
[] Adjusting the Detailed Settings ........................................29 = Using the Setup Menu ................................................... 100
[] Resetting the Picture Settings to the Factory Defaults....32
[] Configuring Picture Options......................................... 33
[] Viewing Picture-in-Picture ...........................................38
[] Changing the Sound Standard .................................... 40
[] Customizing the Sound ................................................... 40
[] Setting theTruSurround XT............................................. 41
[] Choosing Preferred Language ........................................42
[] Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS} track ................42
[] Automatic Volume Control .......................................... 43
[] Selecting the Speaker ..................................................... 43
[] Listening to the Sound of the Sub (PIP} Picture..............44
[] Resetting the Sound Settings to the Factory Defaults._..45
[] Connecting Headphones (Sold separately) ...................45
= Setting the DLNA Network............................................. 102
•. Installing the DLNAApplication ...................................... 103
Using the DLNAApplication ........................................ 104
Using the DLNAFunction .............................................. I0_c
= Using the Content Library.......................................... 111
Using the TV Memory Contents .................................... 112
Using Additional Content Using External USB Memory
Storage ................................................................. 117
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,, Network Connection - Cable.......................................... 118 = Troubleshooting ............................................................. 13_
,, Network Connection - Wireless ..................................... 120 = Installing the Stand ................................................... 138
= Network selection .......................................................... 120 = Disconnecting the Stand............................................ 138
= Cable Network Setup................................................ 121 = Auto Wali-MountAdjustment (Sold separately) .............13£
,, Wireless Network Setup ........................................... 123 = Wall Mount Kit Specifications (VESA) ...................... 140
,, Using lnfoLink ................................................................ 126 = Using the Anti-Theft Kensing[on Lock ...........................141
,. InfoLinkSetu3 ................................................................ 129 = Specifications ........................................................... 143
= Product Guide................................................................ 130 E Dimensions.................................................................... 144
= What is Anynet+?...................................................... 131
= Connecting Anynet+ Devices......................................... 131
= Setting UpAnynet + .................................................. 132
,, Scanning and Switching betweenAnynet + Devices......133
= Recording ...................................................................... 134
,, Listening through a Receiver(Home theater}................134
= Troubleshooting for Anynet* ......................................... 135
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General information
List of Features
•Adjustable picture settings that can be stored in the TV's memory.
• Automatic timer to turn the TV on and off.
• A special sleep timer.
• Excellent Digital Interface & Networking :
With a built-in HD digital tuner, non-subscription HD broadcasts can be viewed with no Cable Box/Satellite receiver
(Set-Top Box) needed.
• You can view News, Weather, and Stock information over the network (SAMSUNG InfoLink's Service).
• You can listen to music files and view pictures on USB Mass Storage Class (MSC) devices.
•HDMI/DVI connection of your PC to this TV.
• Excellent Picture Quality
- DNle technology provides life-like clear images.
• SRS TruSurround XT
- SRS TruSurround XT provides a virtual surround system.
Accessories
Please make sure the following items are included with your LCD TV. If any items are missing, contact your dealer.
RemoteControl&Batteries WarrantyCard/RegistrationCard/Cover-Bottom Ferrite Core
(AAAx 2) SafetyGuideManual (LN46A950DIF:BN63-04336A) (3301-001110)
(BN59-00700A) (Notavailableinalllocations) (LN55A950D1F:BN63-04340A)
Power Cord Cleaning Cloth Program CD
Owner's Instructions
(3903-000144) (BNe3-01798B) (BN59-00726A)
The items color and shape may vary depending on the model.
Ferrite Core (AV Cable, Headphone)
The ferrite cores are used to shield the cables from interference. When connecting a
cable, open the ferrite core and clip it around the cable near the plug.
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