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.J Important Warranty Information Regarding Television Format Viewing
{) See the warranty card for more information on warranty terms.
Wide screen format LED 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 sidebars 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 patterns, should be limited as described above for all televisions. Displaying stationary images that
exceed
the above guidelines can cause uneven aging of LED Displays that leave subtle, but permanent burned-in ghost images in
the LED picture. To avoid this. vary the programming and images. and primarily display full screen movin\) images. not stationary
patterns
or dark bars.
On LED 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 LED aging as aresult of format selection
and use. as well as burned-in Images are not covered by your Samsung limited warranty
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JPrecautions When Displaying aStill Image
A still image may cause permanent damage to the TV screen
• Do not display astillirnage on the LED panel fer more than 2 hOUiS 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 astill image
•Watchlllg
the LED 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.,creen Playing a DVD or
agame console may cause CI similar effect to the screen Damages caused by the above effect are not
covered by the Warranty
•Displaying still images
from Video games awl PC for longer than acertain penod of time may produCf~ partial after-linages. To
prevent thiS effect. reduce the brightness' and 'contrast' when displaying still images
•Contains mercury. Dispose according to Local. State
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CONTENTS
• Movie List Option Menu 52
• Playing a Movie File .. . . .. 52
• Movie Play Option Menu .. . 55
• Using the Setup Menu .. . 56
SETIING UP YOUR TV
• List of Features ....
• Accessories ..
• Viewing the Control Panel ..
• Viewing the Remote Control .
•
Pairing the Remote Control ..
• Finding the Remote Control..
• Mini Remote Control ..
• Installing Batteries in the Remote Control ..
• Viewing the menus ..
• Placing Your Television in Standby Mode ..
• Plug & Play Feature ..
.... 2
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... 3
.. 4
.... 5
.. 5
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....... 7
. 8
.. 8
MEDIA PLAY·DLNA
• Setting the DLNA Network ..
• Installing the DLNAApplication ..
• Using the DLNA Application ..
• Using the DLNA Function ....
ANYNET+
. 57
. 58
. 59
. 61
• Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas ..
• Connecting Cable TV .....
•
Viewing the Connection Panel .
CONTENT LIBRARY
. 62
. 63
. 63
............ 64
. 64
. 65
• Using the Content Library.. . . 66
• Using the TV Memory Contents... . 67
• Using the Content Management.. 68
• Connecting Anynet+ Devices ...
• Setting Up Anynet+.
• Switching between Anynet+ Devices ..
• Recording... . .
•
Listening through a Receiver (Home Theater) ....
• Troubleshooting for Anynet+ ..
. 9
.. .. 10
. .... 11
. 14
. 15
PICTURE
• Channel Menu ..
• Managing Channels ..
CHANNEL
CONNECTIONS
• Configuring the Setup Menu 26
• Setting the Time.. . 29
• Network Connection . 31
• Setting the Network .. . 34
• Configuring the Picture Menu ..
• Viewing Picture-in-Picture ..
• Using Your TV as a Computer (PC) Display ..
• Setting up the TV with your PC ..
SOUND
• Configuring the Sound Menu ....
SETUP
. 17
. 21
. 22
........ 23
. 24
INTERNET@TV
• Getting Started with Internet@TV... . . 69
• Editing Snippets in the Dock . 72
• Using the Profile Widget.. 72
• Using the Yahoo!® Widget Gallery 74
• Using the Yahoo!® Weather Widget.. 75
• Using the Yahoo!® News Widget 75
• Using the Yahoo!® Flickr Widget.. 76
• Using the Yahoo!® Finance Widget.. 77
• Troubleshooting for Internet@TV 77
• Help Website 77
HOME NETWORK CENTER
INPUT I SUPPORT
• Input Menu ..
• Support Menu .... .
37
. 37
• Home Network Center .. . 78
• Setting Up the Home Network Center 79
• Using the Message Function . 80
• Using the Media Function.. . 81
MEDIA PLAY (USB & DLNA)
• Connecting a USB Device.. . 40
• Media Play Function 41
• Sorting the Photo List 43
• Photo List Option Menu . 44
• Viewing a Photo or Slide Show... . 45
• Slide Show Option Menu 46
• Sorting the Music List 48
• Music List Option Menu.. . 49
• Playing Music 50
• Music Play Option Menu.. . 51
• Sorting the Movie List 51
RECOMMENDATIONS
• Troubleshooting.. . 82
• Installing the Stand.. . 83
• Disconnecting the Stand.. . . 83
• Assembling the Cables 84
• Wall Mount Kit Specifications (VESA) . 85
• Preparing before installing the Wall-Mount 86
• Anti-Theft Kensington Lock 86
• Securing the Installation Space .. . 86
• Securing the TV to a Wall or Cabinet 87
• Specifications 88
• Dimensions 89
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SETTING UP YOUR TV
To use your TV, you first have to set it up to suit your environment.
III 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 in order to enhance product performance.
IList 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 abuilt-in HD digital tuner, nonsubscription 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 HD provides avirtual surround system.
• Media Play: Allows you to play music files, pictures, and movies saved on a USB or DLNA device.
•Internet@TV: You can use various internet services and view useful information and entertaining content.
•Home Network Center: Allows you to configure a mobile message server or a DLNA media render.
IAccessories
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Remote Control (BN59-00849A) &
Batteries
(AAA x 2)
Warranty Card I
Safety Guide
TV-Holder &
Screw (X 1)
(BN96-10788B)
Holder-Ring
(4ea)
(BN61-05280A)
Mini Remote Control &
Lithium battery
(3V)
(BN59-00802A)
Holder-Wire
stand
(BN61-05491A)
Cleaning
Cloth
(BN63-01798B)
Holder-Wire
(3ea)
(BN61-05373A)
Cover-Bottom
(BN63-05654A)
Program CD
(BN59-00726D)
Holder-Wire
Cable
(BN61-05596A)
Owner's Instructions
III Please make sure the following items are included with your LED TV. If any items are missing, contact your dealer.
III The items color and shape may vary depending on the model.
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I Viewing the Control Panel
(Ig The product color and shape may vary depending on the model.
(Ig The front panel buttons can be activated by touching them with your finger.
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o REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR: Aim the remote control towards this spot on the TV.
e0 (POWER): Press to turn the TV on and off.
oVCH A: Press to change channels. In the on-screen menu, use the VCH A buttons as you would use the'" and ...
buttons on the remote control.
o-VOL+: Press to increase or decrease the volume. In the on-screen menu, use the -VOL+ buttons as you would use the
... and ~ buttons on the remote control.
o MENU: Press to see an on-screen menu of your TV's features.
o SOURCE [3l: Toggles between all the available input sources. In the on-screen menu, use this button as you use the
ENTER [3l button on the remote control.
o SPEAKERS

IViewing the Remote Control
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oPOWER: Turns the TV on and
off.
oTV: Selects the TV mode
directly.
e NUMERIC BUnONS : Press to
change the channel.
o B: Press to select additional
channels (digital) being
broadcast by the same station.
For example, to select channel
'54-3', press '54', then press 'B'
and '3'.
4:') CH LIST: Used to display
Channel Lists on the screen.
(:) TOOLS: Use to quickly select
frequently used functions.
f) INTERNET@: Press to use
various internet services to
view useful information and
entertaining content.
o COLOR BUnONS : Use these
buttons in the Channel list,
Internet@TV, Media Play
menu,
etc.
o SOURCE: Press to display
and select the available video
sources.
(til -VOL+ : Press to increase or
decrease the volume.
(D CONTENT: This function enables
you to view the Content Library.
@ MEDIA.P: Allows you to play
music files, pictures, and movies.
CD INFO: Press to display
information on the TV screen.
eD Use these buttons in the Media
Play
and Anynet+ modes. ([j]:
This remote can be used to
control recording on Samsung
recorders with the Anynet+
feature)
@ SENSING WINDOW: Senses
the brightness of the room and
determines whether to turn
on the backlight of the remote
control button or not. The
Backlight enables you to find the
remote buttons more easily in a
dark room.
~ PRE·CH: Enables you to return
to the previous channel you were
watching.
oMENU: Displays the main on-
screen menu.
~ FAV.CH: Used to display
Favorites Channel Lists on the
screen.
oRETURN: Returns to the
previous menu
W WHEEL (UP.l I DOWN TI
LEFT .... I RIGHT~) I ENTER G:
Press the Up/Down/LeftlRight
sections of the wheel button and
Enter to select on-screen menu
items and change menu values.
You can navigate up and down
the menu, switch channels and
adjust the volume by turning the
wheel button.
a. EXIT: Press to exit the menu.
~ V CH A : Press to change
channels.
~ MUTE ¢ : Press to temporarily
cut off the sound.
~ P.SIZE: Picture size selection.
o MTS: Press to choose stereo,
mono or Separate Audio Program
(SAP broadcast).
~ CC: Controls the caption
decoder.
fIj PAIRING I RESET: Used for
pairing the TV and the Remote
Control. (see page 5)
® This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.
•Applicant's name: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO,.LTD.
Model name: Remote Controller
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I Pairing the Remote Control
A process that enables two-way communication between the TV and the remote control. This enables the remote to control this TV
only.
oAuto Pairing
A method that completes the automatic pairing of the TV and the remote control.
IlJ If Auto Pairing does not work, refer to the 'Manual Pairing'.
!!i When the TV is turned off (Standby mode)
1. Press the POWER( (')) button on the remote control.
IlJ The remote control enters pairing mode.
2. The TV that receives the Power command is turned on.
IlJ The TV enters pairing mode. Pairing mode is maintained until pairing is complete.
3. Pairing mode is completed.
IlJ The remote control beeps.
When the TV is turned on
1. Press any button on the remote control.
IlJ The remote control enters pairing mode.
IlJ After pairing is complete, the button pressed by the user transmits the corresponding
command to the TV
IlJ The time taken to complete the pairing and to send the command is less than 1
second.
2. Pairing mode is completed.
IlJ The remote control beeps.
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oManual Pairing
You can pair the TV and the remote control so that the remote control only controls the TV
1. Plug the TV power plug into the power outlet.
IlJ Turn the TV power switch off.
2. Press the PAIRING button on the remote control.
IlJ Use a sharp object to press the button.
IlJ Keep adistance of less than 3 feet (1 m) between the TV and the remote control.
3. Press the POWER( (')) button on the front panel of the TV The TV is turned on and Pairing with the remote control is
completed.
4. Press the remote control buttons to check if the remote control is properly paired.
IlJ If the remote control does not work, attempt the pairing process again.
IlJ If the remote control does not work even after the above measures have been taken, press the RESET button, and
replace the batteries.
I Finding the Remote Control
1. Press the Volume (-) button on the front panel of the TV and hold it down for 10 seconds.
The TV will transmit a signal to find the remote control.
2. The remote control will generate an alarm sound for 30 seconds. Search for the remote
control from the location where the sound is heard the loudest.
IlJ If no sound is heard, please try again.
3. If the remote control has been found, press any remote control button to stop the sound.

I Mini Remote Control
The Mini Remote Control is a simplified remote control that consists of the
power, channel and volume buttons only.
o Power On/Off button
6 A: Next channel /V : Previous channel
E) +: Volume increase / - : Volume decrease
o IrDA transmitter
@:) Use the Mini Remote Control so that this part faces the TV.
@:) The items color and shape may vary depending on the model.
@:) CALIFORNIA USA ONLY
This Perchlorate warning applies only to primary CR (Manganese Dioxide) Lithium coin cells in the product sold or distributed
ONLY in California USA 'Perchloate Material - special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate:.
I Installing Batteries in the Remote Control
Normal Remote Control
1. Lift the cover at the back of the remote control upward as shown in the
figure.
2. Install two AAA 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. (Assuming typical TV
usage, the batteries should last for about one year.)
Mini Remote Control
1. Turn the battery cover counterclockwise to unlock it and then separate the
battery cover.
2. Insert a 3V Lithium battery.
3. Place the battery cover into the remote control, aligning it with the grooves
and then turn the battery cover clockwise to lock the cover.
@:) If the remote control doesn't work, check the following:
• Is the TV power on?
• Are the plus and minus ends of the batteries reversed?
• Are the batteries drained?
• Is there a power outage or is the power cord unplugged?
• Is there a special fluorescent light or neon sign nearby?

IViewing the menus
Before using the TV, follow the steps below to learn how to navigate the menu in order to select and adjust different functions.
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Display the main on-screen menu.
(eHlIST) [M~U] (FAveH)
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ENTER G / WHEEL Button
~ R,wm to th, pro,;o", moo'.
Move the cursor and select an item. Select
the currently selected item. Confirm the
setting.
~ ~-II EXIT
@'i' .. "" "'':11 Exit the on-screen menu.
oOperating the OSD (On Screen Display)
The access steps may differ depending on the selected menu.
1. Press the MENU button.
2. The main menu appears on the screen. The menu's left side has icons: Picture, Sound,
Channel, Setup, Input, Application, Support.
3. Press the'" or "button to select one of the icons.
IB To move to alower menu, turn the wheel clockwise when the menu is displayed. To
move to ahigher menu, turn the wheel counterclockwise.
4. Press the ENTERGbutton to access the icon's sub-menu.
5. Press the'" or "button to select the icon's submenu.
6. Press the ~ or ~ button to decrease or increase the value of aparticular item. The
adjustment OSD may differ depending
on the selected menu.
7. Press the ENTERGbutton to complete the configuration. Press the EXIT button
to exit.
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IPlacing Your Television in Standby Mode
Your set can be placed in standby mode in order to reduce power consumption. The standby mode can be useful when you wish to
interrupt viewing temporarily (during ameal, for example).
1. Press the POWER C) button on the remote control.
~ The screen is turned off and astandby indicator appears on your set.
2. To switch your set back on. simply press the POWER C) button again.
~ Do not leave your set in standby mode for long periods of time (when you are away on holiday, for example). It is best to
unplug the set from the AC outlet and antenna.
Plug &Play Feature
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When the TV is initially powered on, basic settings proceed automatically and subsequently.
1. Press the POWER C) button on the remote control.
~ You can also use the POWER C) button on the TV
~ The Plug &Play starting message is displayed. Press the ENTER G' button.
~ If the remote control is not functioning properly, please follow the instructions to repeat
the process for pairing the remote control to the
TV
2. Press the ENTER G' button. Press the;' or ,. button to select the language, then press
the ENTER
G' button. The message Select 'Home Use' when installing this TV in your
home. is displayed.
3. Press the'" or ~ button to select Store Demo or Home Use, then press the ENTER G'
button. The message Select the Antenna source to memorize. is displayed.
~ We recommend setting the TV to Home Use mode for the best picture in your home environment.
~ Store Demo mode is only intended for use in retail environments.
®If the unit is accidentally set to Store Demo mode and you want to return to Home Use (Standard): Press the volume
button
on the TV When the volume aSD is displayed, press and hold the MENU button on the TV for 5seconds.
4. Press the;' or ,. button to memorize the channels of the selected connection. Press the ENTERGbutton to select Start
~ Air: Air antenna signal. ICable: Cable antenna signal. IAuto: Air and Cable antenna signals.
In Cable mode, you can select the correct signal source among STD, HRC, and IRC by pressing the;., ", ... or ~
button, then press the ENTER G' button. If you have Digital cable, select the cable system signal source for both Analog
and Digital. Contact your local cable company to identify the type of cable system that exists
in your particular area.
5. Press the ENTER G' button to select Start. The TV will begin memorizing all of the available channels.
~ To stop the search before it has finished, press the ENTER G' button with Stop selected.
~ After all the available channels are stored, it starts to remove scrambled channels. The Auto program menu then
reappears. Press the ENTER
G' button when channel memorization is complete. The message Set the Clock Mode. is
displayed.
6. Press the ENTER G' button. Press the;' or ,. button to select Auto, then press the ENTER G' button. The message Set to
daylight saving time. is displayed. If you select Manual, Set current date and time. is displayed.
7. Press the;' or ,. button to select Off, On or Auto, then press the ENTER G' button.
8. Press the;' or ,. button to highlight the time zone for your local area. Press the ENTER G' button. If you have received a
digital signal, the time will
be set automatically. If not, refer to the 'Setting the Time' instructions to set the clock.
(see pages
29-30)
9. The description for the connection method providing the best HD screen quality is displayed. Check the description and press
the
ENTERG' button.
10. Press
the'" or ~ button to select See Product Guide or Watch TV. Press the ENTERG' button.
•See
Product Guide: You are moved to the Product Guide where you can view the introduction to the main functions of
your new
HDTV
•Watch TV: You can watch the memorized channels.
Ifyou want to reset this feature ...
1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the;' or ,. button to select Setup,
then press the ENTER
G' button.
2. Press the ENTER G' button again to select Plug &Play.
~ The Plug &Play feature is only available in the TV mode.
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CONNECTIONS
IConnecting VHF and UHF Antennas
If your antenna has aset of leads that look like the diagram to the right, see 'Antennas with
300
[) Flat Twin Leads' below.
If your antenna has one lead that looks like the diagram
to the right, see 'Antennas with 75 [)
Round Leads'.
If you have two antennas, see 'Separate VHF and UHF Antennas'.
Antennas with 300 Q Flat Twin Leads
If you are using an off-air antenna (such as aroof antenna or 'rabbit ears') that has 300 [) twin
flat leads, follow the directions below.
1. Place the wires from the twin leads under the screws on a300-75
[) adapter (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 Q Round Leads
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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I Connecting Cable TV
To connect to a cable TV system, follow the instructions below.
Cable without a Cable Box
Plug the incoming cable into the ANT IN terminal on the back of the TV.
IB 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.
IB This terminal might be labeled 'ANT OUT', 'VHF OUT' or simply, 'OUT'.
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2. Connect the other end of this cable to the ANT IN terminal on the back of the TV.
Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles Some Channels
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.)
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1. Find and disconnect the cable that is connected to the ANT IN terminal on your cable box.
IB This terminal might be labeled 'ANT IN', 'VHF IN' or simply, 'IN'.
2. Connect this cable to a two-way splitter.
3. Connect an RF cable between the OUTPUT terminal on the splitter and the IN terminal on the 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.
5. Connect another cable between the other OUT terminal on the splitter and the A-IN terminal on the RF (AlB) switch.
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.
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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IViewing the Connection Panel
@) The product color and shape may vary depending on the model.
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Network
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@) For best cable connection to this product, be sure to use a cables with a maximum thickness as below:
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• Models inferiors to 40 inches: Max. 0.47 inches (12mm)
• Models of 40 inches and superiors: Max. 0.55 inches (14mm)
o POWER INPUT
Connects the supplied power cord.
@) The location of the POWER INPUT may be different depending on its model.
eLAN
Connect a LAN cable to this port to connect to the Network.
oANTIN
Connects to an antenna or cable TV system.
eHDMIIN 1(DVI), 2, 3, 41 PCIDVI AUDIO IN
Connects to the HOMI jack of a device with an HOMI output.
@) No sound connection is needed for an HOMI to HOMI connection.
@) What is HOM I?
HOMI(High-Oefinition Multimedia Interface), is an interface that enables the transmission of digital audio and video
signals using a single cable.
The difference between HOMI and OVI is that the HOMI device is smaller in size and has the HOCP (High Bandwidth
Oigital Copy Protection) coding feature installed.
@) The TV may not output sound and pictures may be displayed with abnormal color when OVO 1 Blu-ray player 1 Cable
Box 1Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box) supporting HOMI versions older than 1.3 are connected. When connecting an
older HOM I cable and there is no sound, connect the HOMI cable to the HDMIIN 1(DVI) jack and the audio cables to
the PC/DVI AUDIO IN jacks on the back of the TV. If this happens, contact the company that provided the OVO 1Blu-ray
player 1
Cable Box 1Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box) to confirm the HOMI version, then request an upgrade.
@) HOMI cables that are not 1.3 may cause annoying flicker or no screen display.
@) Use the HDMIIN 1(DVI) jack for OVI connection to an external device. Use a OVI to HOMI cable or OVI-HOMI adapter
(OVI to HOMI) for video connection and the PCIDVI AUDIO IN jacks for audio. When using an HOMII OVI cable
connection, you must use the HDMIIN 1(DVI) jack.
@) When connecting via OVI, a separate audio connection must be made. Use a 2RCA to 3.5mm mini plug cable for this
purpose.
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o KENSINGTON LOCK
The Kensington Lock (optional) is a device used to physically fix the system when used in a public place. If you want to use a
locking device, contact the dealer where you purchased the TV.
~ The location of the Kensington Lock may be different depending on its model.
(1) COMPONENT IN I AV IN
Connects Component video / audio.
The COMPONENT IN jack is also used as the AV IN jack.
~ When connecting, match the color of the connector to the jack.
~ Connect the video cable to the COMPONENT IN [YNIDEO] jack and the audio cable to the COMPONENT IN
[R-AUDIO-L] jacks.
~ If you have a 'mono' (non-stereo) VCR, use a V-connector (not supplied) to connect to the right and left audio input jacks
of the TV. Alternatively, connect the cable to the 'R' jack. If your VCR is stereo, you must connect two cables.
~ When connecting to AV IN, the color of the AV IN [YNIDEO] jack (Green) does not match the color of the video cable
(Yellow).
8 PC/DVI AUDIO IN
- Connect to the audio output jack on your PC.
- DVI audio input from external devices.
(1) PCIN
Connects to the video and audio output jacks on your PC.
~ If your PC supports an HDMI connection, you can connect this to the HDMIIN 1(DVI), 2, 3 or 4 terminal.
~ If your PC supports a DVI connection, you can connect this to the HDMIIN 1 (DVI) I PC/DVI AUDIO terminal.

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o EX-LINK
Connector for service only.
6l) USB 1 (HDD) I USB 2
Connector for software upgrades and Media Play, etc. You can connect to Samsung's network wirelessly using the 'Samsung
Wireless LAN Adapter' (Sold separately).
@) For USB HOD, use the USB 1 (HDD) port.
@) Turning on or off the TV while a USB device is connected may damage the files on the USB device.
m AUDIO OUT
Connects to the audio input jacks on your Amplifier/Home theater.
@) When connecting, use the appropriate connector (sold separately).
@) When an audio amplifier is connected to the AUDIO OUT jacks: Decrease the volume of the TV and adjust the volume
level with the Amplifier's volume control.
o DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL)
Connects to aDigital Audio component such as a Home theater receiver.
@) When a Digital Audio System is connected to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) jack: Decrease the volume of the TV
and adjust the volume level with the system's volume control.
@) 5.1 CH audio is possible when the TV is connected to an external device supporting 5.1 CH.
@) When the Home Theater receiver is set to On, you can hear sound output from the TV's Optical jack. When the TV is
displaying aDTV(air) signal, the TV will send out 5.1 channel sound to the Home theater receiver. When the source is a
digital component
such as a DVD /Blu-ray player I Cable Box ISatellite receiver (Set-Top Box) and is connected to the
TV via HDMI, only 2 channel sound will be heard from the Home Theater receiver. If you want to hear 5.1 channel audio,
connect the digital audio out jack on DVD / Blu-ray player / Cable Box /Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box) directly to an
Amplifier or Home Theater, not the TV.
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CHANNEL
You can configure various settings for your TV channels with features such as Auto Program, Favorite Channels, and Signal
Strength.
I Channel Menu
oAntenna --> Air ICable
Before your television can begin memorizing the available channels, you must specify the type
of signal source that
is connected to the TV (i.e. an Air or aCable system).
~ Press the TOOLS button to display the Tools menu You can also set the Antenna by
selecting Tools -> Switch to Cable (or Switch to Air).
oAuto Program
Air: Air antenna signal. ICable: Cable antenna signal. I Auto: Air and Cable antenna
signals,
@?] When selecting Cable, the cable system must also be selected. STD, HRC and IRC identify various types of cable TV
systems. Contact your local cable company to identify the type
of cable system that exists in your particular area. At this point
the signal source has been selected.
@?] After all the available channels are stored, it starts to remove scrambled channels (Removing scrambled channel). The Auto
program menu then reappears.
@?] If you want to stop Auto Programming, press the ENTER G' button. The Stop Auto Program? message will be displayed
Select Yes
by pressing the'" or ~ button, then press the ENTER G' button.
oClear Scrambled Channel (digital channels only)
This function is used to filler out scrambled channels after Auto Program is completed. This process may take up to 20-30
minutes.
@?] To stop searching scrambled channels: Press the ENTER G' button to select Stop. Press the'" button to select Yes, then
press the ENTER
G' button.
@?] This function is only available in Cable mode.
oChannel List
For detailed procedures on using the Channel List, refer to the 'Managing Channels' instructions. (see pages 15-16)
lEJ You can select these options by simply pressing the CH LIST button on the remote control.
oFine Tune (analog channels only)
Use fine tuning to manually adjust aparticular channel for optimal reception.
@?] If you do not store the fine-tuned channel in memory, adjustments are not saved.
@?] '" will appear next to the name of fine-tuned channels.
@?] To reset the fine tuning setting, press the" button to select Reset, then press the ENTER G' button.
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I Managing Channels
Using this menu, you can add /delete or set favorite channels and use the program guide for
digital broadcasts.
All Channels
Shows all currently available channels.
Added Channels
Shows all added channels.
• Favorite
Shows all favorite channels.
(f5) To select the favorite channels you have set up, press the FAV.CH button on the remote control.
Programmed
Shows all current reserved programs.
rEJ Select achannel in the All Channels, Added Channels or Favorite screen by pressing the. / T buttons, and pressing the
ENTER GI button. Then you can watch the selected channel.
r:® Using the color buttons with the Channel List
-Red (Antenna): Switches to Air or Cable.
-Green (Zoom): Enlarges or shrinks achannel number.
-Yellow (Select): Selects multiple channel lists. You can perform the add/delete or add to Favorite/delete from Favorite
function for multiple channels at the same time. Select the required channels and press the yellow button to set all the
selected channels at the same time. The .../ mark appears to the left of the selected channels.
-TOOLS (Tools): Displays the Add (or Delete), Add to Favorite (or Delete from Favorite), Timer Viewing, Channel
Name Edit, Select All (or Deselect All) and Auto Program menus (The Options menus may differ depending on the
situation.)
rEJ Channel Status Display Icons
.../ :A channel selected by pressing the yellow button.
6 :Aprogram currently being broadcast.
• :A channel set as aFavorite.
C9 :Areserved program.
Channel List Option Menu (in All Channels IAdded Channels IFavorite)
rEJ Press the TOOLS button to use the option menu.
rEJ Option menu items may differ depending on the channel status.
~ Add IDelete
You can delete or add achannel to display the channels you want.
rEJ All deleted channels will be shown on the All Channels menu.
rEJ Agray-colored channel indicates the channel has been deleted.
rEJ The Add menu only appears for deleted channels.
rEJ You can also delete achannel from the Added Channels or Favorite menu in the same
manner.

Add to Favorite IDelete from Favorite
You can set channels you watch frequently as Favorite.
~ Press the TOOLS button to display the Tools menu. You can also set the add to (or delete from) Favorites by selecting Tools
---+ Add to Favorite (or Delete from Favorite).
@) The '.' symbol will be displayed and the channel will be set as a favorite.
@) All favorite channels will be shown on Favorite menu.
Timer Viewing
If
you reserve a program you want to watch, the channel is automatically switched to the reserved channel in the Channel List;
even when you are watching another channel. To reserve a program, set the current time first.
@) Only memorized channels can be reserved.
@) You can set the channel, day, month, year, hour and minute directly by pressing the number buttons on the remote control.
@) Reserving a program will be shown in the Programmed menu.
@) Digital Program Guide and Viewing Reservation
When a digital channel is selected, and you press the ~ button, the Program Guide for the channel appears. You can reserve
a program according to the procedures described above.
Channel Name Edit (analog channels only)
Channels can be labeled so that their call letters appear whenever the channel is selected.
@) The names of digital broadcasting channels are automatically assigned and cannot be labeled.
Select Alii Deselect All
•Select All:
You can select all the channels in the channel lis!.
•Deselect All: You can deselect all the selected channels.
@) You can only select Deselect All when there is a selected channel.
Auto Program
@) For detailed procedures on using the Auto Program, refer to the 'Channel Menu' instructions. (see page 14)
Channel List Option Menu (in Programmed)
You can view, modify or delete a reservation.
@) Press the TOOLS button to use the option menu.
Change Info
Select to change a viewing reservation.
Cancel Schedules
Select to cancel a viewing reservation.
Information
Select to view a viewing reservation.
(You can also change the reservation information.)
Select All
Select all reserved programs.
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PICTURE
You can configure various picture options such as the picture mode, aspect ratio, and color to suit your personal preferences.
IConfiguring the Picture Menu
oMode
You can select the type of picture which best corresponds to your viewing requirements.
~ Press the TOOLS button to display the Tools menu. You can also set the picture mode by
selecting Tools -> Picture Mode.
Dynamic
Selects the picture for increased definition in a bright room.
Standard
Selects the picture for the optimum display in a normal environment.
Natural
Selects the picture for an optimum and eye-comfortable display.
III Natural is not available in PC mode.
Movie
Selects the picture for viewing movies in a dark room.
oBacklightIContrast IBrightness ISharpness IColorITint (G/R)
Your television has several setting options that allow you to control the picture quality.
•Backlight: Adjusts the brightness of LED back light.
•Contrast: Adjusts the contrast level of the picture.
•Brightness: Adjusts the brightness level of the picture
•Sharpness: Adjusts the edge definition of the picture.
•Color: Adjusts color saturation of the picture.
•Tint (GIRl: Adjusts the color tint of the picture.
III When you make changes to Backlight, Contrast, Brightness, Sharpness, Color or Tint (GIRl, the OSD will be adjusted
accordingly.
III In PC mode, you can only make changes to Backlight, Contrast and Brightness.
III Settings can be adjusted and stored for each external device you have connected to an input of the TV.
l® The energy consumed during use can be significantly reduced if the brightness level of the picture is lowered, which will
reduce the overall running cost.
oAdvanced Settings
Samsung's new TVs allow you to make even more precise picture settings than previous
models.
III Advanced Settings is available in Standard or Movie mode.
III In PC mode, you can only make changes to Dynamic Contrast, Gamma and White
Balance
from among the Advanced Settings items.
Black Tone -> OffIDark IDarker IDarkest
You can select the black level on the screen to adjust the screen depth.

Dynamic Contrast -> OffILow IMedium IHigh
You can adjust the screen contrast so that the optimal contrast is provided.
Gamma
You can adjust the primary color (red, green, blue) intensity.
Color Space
Color
space is a color matrix composed of red, green and blue colors. Select your favorite color space to experience the most
natural color.
•Auto: Auto color space automatically adjusts to the most natural color tone based on program sources.
•Native: Native color space offers deep and rich color tone.
•Custom: Adjusts the color range to suit your preference.
l® Changing the adjustment value will refresh the adjusted screen.
l® Settings can be adjusted and stored for each external device you have connected to an input of the TV For example, if
you have a DVD player connected to HDMI 1 and it is currently selected, settings and adjustments will be saved for the
DVD player.
Color: Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Cyan or Magenta
l® Color is available when Color Space is set to Custom.
l® In Color, you can adjust the RGB values for the selected color.
l® To reset the adjusted RGB value, select Reset.
Red: Adjusts the red saturation level of the selected color.
Green: Adjusts the green saturation level of the selected color.
Blue: Adjusts the blue saturation level of the selected color.
Reset: Resets the color space to the default values.
White Balance
You can adjust the color temperature for more natural picture colors.
•R-Offset: Adjusts the red color darkness.
•G-Offset: Adjusts the green color darkness.
•B-Offset: Adjusts the blue color darkness.
•R-Gain: Adjusts the red color brightness.
•G-Gain: Adjusts the green color brightness
•B-Gain:
Adjusts the blue color brightness.
•Reset: The previously adjusted white balance will be reset to the factory defaults.
Flesh Tone
You can emphasize the pink 'flesh tone' in the picture.
~ Changing the adjustment value will refresh the adjusted screen.
Edge Enhancement -> Off I On
You can emphasize object boundaries in the picture.
xvYCC -> OffI On
Setting the xvYCC mode to on increases detail and color space when watching movies from an external device (ie. DVD player)
connected to the HDMI or Component IN jacks.
~ xvYCC is available when the picture mode is set to Movie, and the external input is set to HDMI or Component mode.
l® This function may not be supported depending on your external device.
LED Motion plus -> OffI On
Removes drag from fast scenes with a lot of movement to provide aclearer picture.