Samsung LN19C350 User manual

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Important Warranty Information Regarding Television Format Viewing
~'h See tile warranty card for more information on warranty terms.
WieJe screen format LCD Displays (16:9. the aspect ratio of the screen width to heigtlt) are primanly designed to view widc; screen format full-
motion video. The images displayed on them should primarily be
in the wide screen 16:9 ratio fonnat. or expanded to fill the screen if your model
otters
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 LCD Displays tllat leave subtle. but permanent bUriled-in ghost images
In the LCD picture. To aVOid this. vary the
programminq and Images, and primarily display
full screen moving images, not stationary patterns or dark bars. On LCD maclels that offer pICture
sizing features, use these controls to view different formats
as afull screen picture.
Be careful
In the selection and duration of television formats used for viewing. Uneven LCD aging as aresult of fr)r!Tlat selection and lise. as well as
burned-in Images. are not covered by your Samsung limited warranty
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(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
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The above descnbed warranty repairs must be performed by aSAMSUNG Authorized Service Center. Along with this Statemenl, the Ongina!
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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 matenal or
workmanship. and only those encountered in norma! use of the product.
Excluded, but not limited to, are any onginally specified provisions
for, in-home or on-site services, minimum or maximun; repair times,
exchanges or replacements.
acceSSOries, options, upgrades. or consumables.
For the location of aSAMSUNG Authorized Service Center. please cali toll-free:
Irl the United States:
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Still image warning
Avoid displaying still images (such as jpeg picture files) or still image elements (such as TV channel logos, panorama or 4:3 image format. stock
or news bars
at screen bottorn etc.) on the screen. Constant displaying of still pICtures can cause uneven wear of the screen phosphor. which Will
aHect image quality. To reduce risk of this ettect, please follow below recommendations'
Avolcl eJisplaYlng the same TV channel for long periods.
Always try to display any image on full screen. use
TV set picture format menu for best possible match.
Reduce
bn~Jlltness and contrast values to minimum reqUired to achieve desired picture quality. exceeded values may spc,ed up Ille burnout
proc8ss.
Frequently use
all TV features designed to reduce image retention and screen burnout, refer to proper user 1l1anual seck,n for details.
Contains mercury, Dispose according
to Loca!, State or Federill Laws.
Securing the Installation Space
Keep the required distances between the product and other objects (e.g. walls) to ensure proper ventilation.
Failing to do so Illay result
in fire or aproblem with the product due to an increase in the internal temperature at the product.
(.1 L Wtlen using a stand or wall-mount, use parts provided by SarTlSlHlg Electronics only.
• If vou use parts provided by another manufacturer. it may result in aproblem with the product or an injury due to the product falling.
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Contents
Getting Started
•List of Features 4
•Accessories 4
•Installing the LCD TV Stand 4
•Viewing the Control Panel 5
•Viewing the Remote Control 6
•Connecting to an Antenna 7
•Plug &Play (Initial Setup) 7
Connections
•Connecting to an AV Device 8
•Connecting
to an Audio Device 9
•Connecting to aPC 9
•Changing the Input source 10
Basic Features
• How to Navigate Menus 11
•Channel Menu 11
Seeing Channels 11
Using Favorite Channels 12
Memorizing channels 12
Editing channels 12
Other Featun3s 12
•Picture Menu 13
Changing the Preset Picture Mode 13
Adjusting picture settings 13
Setting
up the TV with your PC 14
Changing th(l Picture Options 14
•Sound Menu 16
Changing the
Preset Sound Mode 16
Adjusting sound settings
16
Sound Settings 16
•Setup Menu 17
Setting the Time
17
Using the Sleep Timer 17
Setting the On/Off Timer 17
Locking Pro~lrams 18
Other Features 19
•Support Menu 20
Advanced Features
•Media Play 21
Connecting a USB Device 21
Other Information
•Installing the Wall Mount 25
•Securing the TV to the Wall 26
•Anti-theft Kensington Lock 26
•Troubleshooting 27
•Specifications 30
License 30
•Dimensions 31
•Index 32
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This function can be used by pressing the
TOOLS button on the remote control. Note:
Important information Step by step guide:
Informs you how
to access
the menu.
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Getting Started
List of Features
• Excellent Digitallnteriace & Networking With abuilt-in HD digital tuner, nonsubscription HD broadcasts can be viewed
without acable box /STB (Set-Top-Box) satellite receiver.
•
Media Play: Allows you to play music files, and pictures saved on aUSB device. (P 21)
•
Self Diagnosis You can check picture and sound operation. (P 20)
Accessories .
~ Please make sure the following items are included with your LCD TV. If any items are missing, contact your dealer.
~ The items' colors and shapes may vary depending on the models.
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Installing the LCD TV Stand
Components
When installing the stand, use the provided components and parts.
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~ Make sure to distinguish between the front and back of the Stand and Guide Stand when assembling them.
~ Make sure that at least two persons lift and move the LCD TV.
~ Lay the product down, with the screen facing up and fasten the screws.
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~ The product color and shape may vary depending on the model.
MENU
Power Indicator
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-VOL + C) •V CH A
Remote control sensor
ISOURCEG'
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Turns the TV on or off.
Aim the remote control towards this spot on the
TV.
Toggles between all the available input sources. In the on-screen menu, use this
button as you would use the
ENTER Gbutton on the remote control.
Displays an on-screen menu, the
080 (on screen display), of your TV's features.
Adjusts the volume.
In the 080, use the - VOL +buttons as you would use the .... and
~ buttons on the remote control.
Changes the channels. In the 080, use the VCH Abuttons as you would use the
Tand ... buttons on the remote control.
Blinks and turns off when the power
is on and lights up in standby mode.
Viewing the Control Panel
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Standby mode
Do not leave your TV in standby mode for long periods of time (when you are away on aholiday, for example). Asmall amount
of electric power
is still consumed even when the power button is turned off. It is best to unplug the power cord.
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Getting Started
Viewing the Remote Control .
Turns the lV on and off.
Press to directly access to channels.
Press to select additional channels
(digital) being broadcast by the same
station. For example, to select channel
'54-3', press '54', then press '-' and '3'.
Adjusts the volume.
Displays the channel list on the screen.
(P. 11)
View the Media Play. (P. 21)
Quickly select frequently used functions.
Select on-screen menu items and
change menu values.
Return to the previous menu.
Buttons used
in the Channel list, Media
Play menu, etc.
Installing
batteries (Battery size: AAA)
Display and select the available video
sources.
(P. 10)
Return to the previous channel.
Cut off the sound temporarily.
Change channels.
Displays the main on-screen menu.
Displays Favorite Channel Lists on
the screen.
(P. 12)
Press to display information on the
lV screen. (P. 17)
Exit the menu.
MTS: Press to choose stereo, mono
or Separate Audio Program
(SAP broadcast).
(P. 16)
PSIZE: Picture size selection. (P. 15)
CC: Controls the caption decoder.
(P 19)
~ NOTE
•Use the remote control within 23 feet from 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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IConnecting to an Antenna
When the 1V is initially powered on, basic settings proceed automatically.
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Plug &Play (Initial Setup)
When the 1V is initially powered on, asequence of on-screen prompts will assist in configuring basic settings. Press the
POWERC) button. Plug &Play
is available only when the Input source is set to TV.
~ To return to the previous step, press the red button.
Press the ENTER Gbutton.
POWER
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1
2
Selecting alanguage
Selecting Store Demo
or Home Use
Selecting an antenna
Selecting achannel
Setting the Clock
Mode
Viewing the HD
Connection Guide.
Enjoy your
TV.
Press the ENTER Gbutton.
Press
the" or Tbutton, then select the desired OSD (On Screen
Display) language.
Press the
.... or ~ button, then press the ENTER Gbutton.
•Select the Home Use mode. Store Demo Mode
is for retail
environments.
•
To return the unit's settings from Store Demo to Home Use
(standard): Press the volume button on the
1V. When you see the
volume
in the OSD, press and hold MENU for 5sec.
Press
the" or Tbutton, then press the ENTER Gbutton. Select Air, Cable or Auto.
~ In Cable mode, you can select the correct signal source among STD, HRC, and IRC
by pressing the
.. ,T, .... or ~ button, then press the ENTER Gbutton.
The channel search will start automatically.
For more information, refer to Channel
~ Auto Program (P. 12).
~ Press the ENTER Gbutton at any time to interrupt the memorization process.
Set the Clock
Mode automatically or manually.
~ If you select the Auto, set the daylight saving time.
Select the time zone where you live.
The connection method for the best HD screen quality
is displayed.
If
You Want to Reset This Feature...
~ MENU IIII ~ Setup ~ Plug &Play ~ ENTER G
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Connections
Connecting to an AV Device
Using an HDMI I DVI Cable: HD connection (up to 1080p)
We recommend using the HDMI connection for the best quality HD picture.
Available devices: DVD, Blu-ray player, HD cable box, HD satellite receiver (STB).
Red White
~ HDMI (DVI) IN IPC/DVI AUDIO IN
When using an HDMI/DVI cable connection, you must use the HDMI (DVI) IN Jack for video. A DVD, Blu-ray
player, HD cable box, HD STB satellite receiver, cable box, or STB satellite receiver may require a DVI-HDMI (DVI
to HDMI) cable or DVI-HDMI (DVI to HDMI) adapter. The PC/DVI AUDIO IN jack is required for audio
If an external device such as a DVD I Blu-ray player I cable box I satellite receiver (Set-Top Box) supporting
HDMI versions older than 1.3 is connected, the TV may operate abnormally (e.g. no screen display I no sound I
annoying flicker abnormal Color).
If there is no sound after connecting an HDMI cable, check the HDMI version of the external device. If you
suspect the version is older than 1.3, contact the provider of the device to confirm the HDMI version and request
an upgrade.
It is recommended you purchase an HDMI-certifi ed cable. Otherwise, the screen may appear blank or a
connection
error may occur.
Using aComponent Cable: (up to 1080p), Using an AudioNideo Cable: (480i only)
Available devices: DVD, Blu-ray player, cable box, STB satellite receiver, VCR
~ COMPONENT IN I AV IN:
When connecting to AV IN, the color
of the AV IN [YIVIDEO] jack (Green)
does not match the color of the
video cable
(Yellow).
~ For better picture quality, the
Component connection
is
recommended over the AN
connection.
Yellow Red White Red Blue Green
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Connecting to an Audio Device
Using an Optical (Digital) or Audio (Analog) Cable Connection
Available devices: Digital Audio System, Amplifier, Home Theater
• •
~ DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL)
•When aDigital Audio System
is connected to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) jack, decrease the volume
of both the TV and the system.
•
5.1 CH (channel) audio is available when the TV is connected to an external device supporting 5.1 CH.
•When the receiver (Home Theater)
is set to on, you can hear sound output from the TV's optical jack. When
the TV
is receiving aDTV signal, the TV will send 5.1 CH sound to the Home Theater receiver. When the
source
is adigital component such as a DVD IBlu-ray player Icable box ISTB (Set-Top-Box) satellite receiver
and
is connected to the TV via HDMI, only 2CH audio will be heard from the Home Theater receiver. If you
want to hear
5.1 CH audio, connect the digital audio out jack from your DVD IBlu-ray player Icable box ISTB
satellite receiver directly to an amplifier or Home Theater.
~ Headphones n
Headphones may be connected to the headphones output on your set. While the headphones are connected,
the sound from the built-in speakers will be disabled.
•The available sound function can be restricted when connecting headphones to the
TV.
•The headphone volume and TV volume are adjusted separately.
Connecting to aPC
Using an HDMI/DVI Cable IaD-sub Cable
AUDIO OUT DVIOUT
AUDIO OUT
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Connections
Display Modes (D-Sub and HDMI/DVllnput)
Optimal resolution is 1360x768@60Hz.
640 x350 31.469 70.086 25.175 + / -
IBM 720 x400 31.469 70.087 28.322 - / +
MAC 640 x480 35.000 66.667 30.240 -/-
832 x624 49.726 74.551 57.284 -/-
31.469 59.940 25.175 -/-
640 x480 37.861 72.809 31.500 -/-
37.500 75.000 31.500 -/-
37.879 60.317 40.000
+/+
I800 x600 48.077 72.188 50.000
+/+
VESA
OMT
46.875 75.000 49.500 +/+
48.363 60.004 65.000 -/-
1024 x768 56.476 70.069 75.000 -/-
60.023 75.029 78.750
+/+
1280 x720 45.000 60.000 74.250
+/+
1360 x768 47.712 60.015 85.500
+/+
VESACVT 720 x576 35.910 59.950 32.750 - / +
1280 x720 56.456 74.777 95750
- / +
VESA GTF 1280 x720 52.500 70.000 89.040 - / +
~ NOTE
•For HOMI/OVI cable connection, you must use the HDMI (DVI) IN jack.
•The interlace mode
is not supported.
•The set might operate abnormally if anon-standard video format
is selected.
•Separate and Composite modes are supported. SOG(Sync On Green)
is not supported.
Input Cables (Sold Separately)
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(B MENU lID --> Input --> Source List --> ENTER [3l
Changing the Input source
Source List
Use to select TV or an external input sources
such
as a OVO IBlu-ray player /cable box /
STB satellite receiver.
• TV IPC I AV IComponent IHDMI/DVI
~ You can only choose external
devices that are connected to the
TV. In the Source List, connected
inputs will be highlighted.
~ PC always stay activated.
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SOURCE
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~
Edit Name
(B MENU lID --> Input --> Edit Name --> ENTER [3l
•VCR IDVD ICable STB ISatellite STB IPVR STB
I AV Receiver IGame ICamcorder IPC I DVI PC I
DVII TV IIPTV IBlu-ray IHD DVD IDMA: Name the
device connected
to the input jacks to make your input
source selection
easier.
~ When a PC with aresolution of 1360x768@60Hz .. is
connected to the HOMI (OVI) IN port, you should set
the port to
HDMI/DVI mode under Edit Name.
~ When connecting an HOMI/OVI cable to the HDMI
(OVI) IN port, you should set the port to HDMI/DVI
mode under Edit Name.

Basic Features
CH LIST
~
Channel Menu
• ~I All Channels: Shows all currently available
channels.
• .HI Added Channels: Shows all added channels.
••Favorite: Shows all favorite channels.
••Programmed: Shows all currently reserved
programs.
~ Using the color buttons with the Channel List
. a Green (Zoom): Enlarges or shrinks achannel
number.
• • Yellow (Select): Selects multiple channel lists.
Select desired channels and press the Yellow button
to set
all the selected channels at the same time. The
v' mark appears to the left of the selected channels.
• ~ (Tools): Displays the Channel List option menu.
(The Options menus may differ depending on the
situation.)
(B MENU lID -Channel -Channel List -ENTER Gl
Add, delete or set Favorite channels and use
the program guide for digital broadcasts.
Select achannel
in the All Channels, Added
Channels, Favorite
or Programmed screen
by pressing the A / T buttons, and pressing
the ENTER
Gl button. Then you can watch
the selected channel.
Channel List
I Seeing Channels
The main menu options appear on
the screen:
Picture, Sound, Channel, Setup,
Input, Application, Support.
Select an icon with the Aor T
button.
Press ENTER
Gl to access the
sub-menu.
Select the desired submenu with
the Aor Tbutton.
Adjust the value of an item with the
~ or ~ button. The adjustment in
the OSD may differ depending on
the selected menu.
Press ENTER
Gl to confirm the
selection.
Press EXIT.
MENU un
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How to Navigate Menus
1
How to Operate the OSD (On Screen Display)
The access step may differ depending on the selected menu.
o MENU button: Displays the main on-screen menu.
f) ENTER Gl /Drection button: Move the cursor and
select
an item. Confirm the setting.
8RETURN button: Returns to the previous menu.
oEXIT button: Exits the on-screen menu.
Before using the
TV, follow the steps below to learn how to
navigate the menu and select and adjust different functions.
Channel Status Display Icons
IIcons Operations I
•Achannel selected.
Achannel set
as aFavorite.
GAreserved program.
Aprogram currently being broadcast.
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Basic Features
IUsing Favorite Channels
~ MENU [IT] --+ Channel --+ Channel List --+ ENTER G'
• Add to Favorite / Delete from Favorite ii,I,I~fiil
Set channels you watch frequently as
Favorites.
1. Select achannel and press the TOOLS
button.
2. Add or delete achannel using the Add to
Favorite or Delete from Favorite menu
respectively.
IMemorizing channels
~ MENU [IT] --+ Channel --+ ENTER G'
Antenna (Air /Cable) ii,I,I~fil
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).
Auto Program
•Air: Air antenna signal.
•Cable: Cable antenna signal.
•Auto: Air and Cable antenna.
~ NOTE
•When selecting the Cable TV system: Selects the
cable system. 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. The
Auto program
menu then reappears.
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How to Stop Auto Programming
1. Press the ENTER
G' button.
2. Amessage will ask Stop Auto Program? Select Yes by
pressing the
.... or ~ button.
3. Press the ENTER G' button.
IEditing channels
~ MENU [IT] --+ Channel --+ Channel List --+ ENTER G'
Channel Name Edit ii,I,I"fi
1. Select achannel and press the TOOLS button.
2. Edit the channel name using the Channel Name Edit menu.
•Channel Name Edit (analog channels only): Assign your
own channel name.
IOther Features
~ MENU [IT] --+ Channel --+ ENTER G'
Clear Scrambled Channel
This function is used to filter out scrambled channels after
Auto Program
is completed. This process may take up to
20-30 minutes.
How to Stop Searching Scrambled Channels
1. Press the ENTER
G' button to select Stop.
2. Press the .... button to select Yes.
3. Press the ENTER G' button.
~ This function is only available in Cable mode.
Channel List
~ MENU [IT] --+ Channel --+ Channel List --+ ENTER G'
Channel List Option Menu ii,I,I"fiI
Set each channel using the Channel List menu options (Addl
Delete, Timer Viewing, Select Alii Deselect All). Option
menu items may differ depending
on the channel status.
1. Select achannel and press the TOOLS button.
2. Select afunction and change ItS settings.
•
Add IDelete: Delete or add achannel to display the
channels you want.
~ NOTE
•
All deleted channels will be shown on the All
Channels menu.
• A gray-colored channel indicates the channel
has been deleted.
•The
Add menu only appears for deleted
channels.
•Delete achannel from the
Added Channels or
Favorite menu
in the same manner.

•Timer Viewing: You can set a desired channel to be
displayed automatically at the set time; even when you
are watching another channel. Set the current time first
to use this function.(P.
17)
1. Press the ..... I ~ I. ITbuttons to select the
desired channel
in Channel List.
2. Press the TOOLS button, then select TimerViewing.
3. Scroll up or down to adjust the settings in the box,
or use the numeric buttons on your remote for
entering the date and time.
~ If you selected Once, Every Week or Every Day
in Repeat, you can enter the date you want.
4.
Select OK, then press the ENTER Gbutton when done,
~ NOTE
•Only memorized channels can be reserved.
•Reserved programs will be displayed
in the
Programmed menu.
•When adigital channel
is selected, press the ~
button to view the digital program,
•Select All: Select all the channels in the channel list.
•Deselect
All: Deselect all the selected channels.
~ You can only select Deselect All when one or
more channels are selected.
~ Program~~.
(in Channel List)
You can view, modify or delete ashow you have reserved to
watch.
1. Press the
ENTER Gbutton to select Channel List.
2. Press the ..... and Tbutton move to the Programmed
menu.
•Change Info: Change ashow you have reserved to
watch.
•Cancel Schedules: Cancel ashow you have reserved
to watch.
•Information: Display ashow you have reserved
to watch.
(You can also change the reservation
Information.)
•Select
Alii Deselect All: You can select or deselect all
channels in the channel list.
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.
•Select Fine Tune
in the Channel menu.
~ 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.
Picture Menu
IChanging the Preset Picture Mode
~ MENU an --+ Picture --+ Mode --+ ENTER [31
Mode Meelel .. tiI
Select your preferred picture type.
•Dynamic: Suitable for abright room.
•Standard: Suitable for anormal environment.
•Movie: Suitable for watching movies
in adark room.
IAdjusting picture settings
(15) MENU an --+ Picture --+ Backlight --+ ENTER [3l
Backlight /Contrast /Brightness /
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Your television has several setting options for picture quality
control.
~ NOTE
•When you make changes to
Backlight, Contrast,
Brightness, Sharpness, Color or Tint (G/R), the
OSD will be adjusted accordingly.
•
In PC mode, you can only make changes to
Backlight, Contrast and Brightness.
•Settings can be adjusted and stored for each
external device connected to the
TV.
•Lowering picture brightness reduces power
consumption.
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Basic Features
I Setting up the TV with your PC
Set the input source to PC,
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(8 MENUIIII -->Picture --> Auto Adjustment -->
ENTER [31
Adjust frequency values/positions and fine tune the settings
automatically.
~ Not available when connecting through HDMI/DVI
cable.
Screen
•Coarse /Fine: Removes or reduces picture noise. If the
noise
is not removed by Fine-tuning alone, then adjust
the frequency as best
as possible (Coarse) and Fine-
tune again. After the noise has been reduced, readjust
the picture so that
it is aligned to the center of screen.
•Position: Adjust the PC's screen positioning
if it does
not fit the
TV screen. Press the. or ... button to adjust
the Vertical-Position. Press the
.... or ~ button to adjust
the Horizontal-Position.
•Image Reset: Resets the image to default settings.
Using Your TV as a Computer (PC) Display
Setting Up Your
PC Software (Based on Windows XP)
Depending on the version of Windows and the video card,
the actual screens on your
PC will probably look different, but
the same basic set-up information will apply
in most cases.
(If not, contact your computer manufacturer or Samsung
Dealer.)
1. Click on "Control Panel" on the Windows start menu.
2. Click on "Appearance and Themes" in the "Control
Panel" window and adisplay dialog-box will appear.
3. Click on "Display" and adisplay dialog box will appear.
4. Navigate to the "Settings" tab on the display dialog-box.
eThe correct size setting (resolution) [Optimum: 1360 X
768 pixels]
e If avertical-frequency option exists on your display
settings dialog box, the correct value
is '60' or '60 Hz'.
Otherwise, just click 'OK' and exit the dialog box.
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I Changing the Picture Options
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(8 MENU IIII --> Picture --> Advanced Settings -->
ENTER [31
(available in Standard / Movie mode)
Compared to previous models, new Samsung
TVs have a
more precise picture.
~ In PC mode, you can only make changes to Gamma
and White Balance.
•
Black Tone (Off /Dark /Darker/Darkest): Select the
black
level to adjust the screen depth.
•
Dynamic Contrast (Off / Low / Medium /High):
Adjust the screen contrast.
•Gamma: Adjust the primary color intensity.
•
Color Space (Auto /Native): Adjust the range of colors
available to create the image.
•White Balance: Adjust the color temperature for amore
natural picture.
R-Offset /G-Offset /B-Offset: Adjust each color's
(red, green, blue) darkness.
R-Gain /G-Gain /B-Gain: Adjust each color's
(red,
green, blue) brightness.
Reset: Resets the
White Balance to it's default
settings.
•Flesh Tone: Emphasize pink "flesh tone",
•Edge
Enhancement (Off /On): Emphasize object
boundaries.

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~ In PC mode, you can only make changes to the Color
Tone, Size and Digital Noise Filter,
Picture 0tions
• Color Tone (Cool INormal /Warm1 IWarm2)
~ Warm1 or Warm2 wilt be deactivated when the
picture mode
is Dynamic.
~ Settings can be adjusted and stored for each
external device connected to
an input on the TV.
•Size: Your cable box/satellite receiver
may have its own set of screen sizes
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well. However, we highly recommend ~_::.J
you use 16:9 mode most of the time.
16:9: Sets the picture to 16:9 wide
mode.
Zoom1: Use for moderate magnification.
Zoom2: Use for astronger magnification.
Wide Fit: Enlarges the aspect ratio of the picture to
fit
the entire screen.
4:3: Sets the picture to basic (4:3) mode.
~ Do not watch in 4:3 format for along time, Traces
of borders displayed on the left, right and center
of the screen may cause image retention (screen
burn) which are not covered by the warranty.
Screen Fit: Displays the
full image without any cut-off
when
HDMI (720p / 10801 /1080p) or Component
(1080i /1080p) signals
are inputted.
~ NOTE
•After selecting Zoom1,
Zoom2 or Wide Fit:
1. Press the
~ button to select Position.
2. Press the ENTER [3l button.
3. Press the .. or Tbutton to move the picture up
or down,
4. Press the ENTER Gbutton.
5. Press the ~ button to select Reset.
6. Press the ENTER Gbutton to reset the picture
to its default position,
•After selecting Screen Fit
in HDMI (1080i/1080p) or
Component (1080i/1080p) mode,
you may need to
center the picture:
1. Press the
~ or ~ button to select Position.
2. Press the ENTER [3l button.
3. Press the .. , T, ~ or ~ button to move the
picture.
4. Press the ENTER [3l button.
5. Press the ~ or ~ button to select Reset.
6. Press the ENTER Gbutton.
•HD (High Definition): 16:9 -1080i/1080p (1920x1080),
720p (1280x720)
Settings can be adjusted and stored for each
external device you have connected to
an input on
the
TV.
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•Digital Noise Filter (Off I Low IMedium IHigh I
Auto): If the broadcast signal received by your TV is
weak, you can activate the Digital Noise Filter 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.
•HDMI Black Level (Normal ILow): Selects the black
level on the screen to adjust the screen depth.
~ Available only in HDMI mode (RGB signals).
•Film
Mode (Off IAuto): Sets the TV to automatically
sense and process
film signals from all sources and
adjusts the picture for optimum quality.
~ Available in TV, AV, COMPONENT (480i /1080i)
and
HDMI (480i /1080i).
Picture Reset
(Reset Picture Mode /Cancel)
Reset all picture settings to the default values.
•Reset Picture Mode: Returns
all picture values in the
currently selected mode to the default settings.
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Basic Features
Sound Menu
I Changing the Preset Sound Mode
(EJ MENU llll -> Sound -> Mode -> ENTER C3'
Mode litttl .. m
• 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.
• Custom: Recalls your customized sound settings,
I Adjusting sound settings
(EJ MENU llll -> Sound -> Equalizer -> ENTER C3'
Equalizer
Adjusts the sound mode.
• Mode: Selects the sound mode among the predefined
settings.
• Balance UR: Adjusts the balance between the right and
left speaker.
•100Hz /300Hz / 1 KHz /3KHz /10KHz (Bandwidth
Adjustment): Adjusts the level of specific bandwidth
frequencies.
• Reset: Resets the equalizer to its default settings.
I Sound Settings
SRS TruSurround HD(9!fJ~9~)
SRS TruSurround HD is apatented SRS technology that
solves the problem of playing
5.1 multichannel content
over
two speakers. TruSurround delivers acompelling,
virtual surround sound experience through any two-speaker
playback system, including internal television speakers.
It is
fully compatible with all multichannel formats.
Preferred Langua~e
(digital channels only)
Digital-TV broadcasts are capable of
simultaneous transmission of many
audio tracks (for example, simultaneous
translations of the program into foreign
languages).
~ You can only select alanguage among
the ones being broadcasted.
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(analog channels only)
• Mono: Choose for channels that are
broadcasting
in mono or if you are
having difficulty receiving astereo signal.
• Stereo: Choose for channels that are
broadcasting
in stereo.
• SAP: Choose to listen to the Separate Audio Program,
which
is usually aforeign-language translation.
~ Depending on the particular program being broadcast,
you can listen to Mono, Stereo
or SAP,
Because each broadcasting station has its own signal
conditions, the volume may fluctuate each time channel
is changed. This feature lets you automatically adjust the
volume of the desired channel by lowering the sound output
when the modulation signal
is high or by raising the sound
output when the modulation signal
is low.
Speaker Select
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Asound echo may occur due to adifference in decoding
speed between the main speaker and the audio receiver.
In
this case, set the TV to External Speaker.
~ When Speaker Select is set to External Speaker, the
volume and MUTE buttons will not operate and the
sound settings will be limited,
~ When Speaker Select is set to External Speaker, you
should use these settings.
• TV speaker: Off External speaker: On
~ When Speaker Select is set to TV Speaker, you
should use these settings.
• TV speaker: On External speaker: On
~ If there is no video signal, both speakers will be mute.
Sound Reset
(~~,~et~I,!,,!~,~~~t,~~,un~. Mo~e / Cancel)
• Reset All: Resets all sound settings to the factory
defaults.
• Reset Sound Mode: Returns all sound values in the
currently selected mode
to the default settings

Setup Menu
ISetting the Time
(8 MENU aD -+ Setup -+ Time -+ ENTER G'
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 1V
~ If you disconnect the power cord, you have to set
the clock again.
Clock Mode: Set up the current time manually or
automatically.
-Auto: Set the current time automatically using the
time from the digital channel.
~ The antenna must be connected in order to set
the time automatically.
-Manual: Set the current time manually.
~ Dependin~l on the broadcast station and signal,
the auto time set up may not be correct.
In this
case, set the time manually.
Clock Set: Set the Month, Day, Year, Hour, Minute
and am/pm.
~ Available only when Clock Mode is set to
Manual.
~ You can SElt the month, day, year, hour and minute
directly by pressing the number buttons on the
remote control.
DST (Daylight Saving Time) (Off /
On /Auto):
Switches the 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.
IUsing the Sleep Timer
(8 MENU aD -+ Setup -+ Time -+ Sleep Timer -+
ENTERG'
•Sleep Timer IC.t.'''N: Automatically shuts off the TV
after apreset period of time. (30, 60, 90, 120, 150 and
180 minutes).
~ To cancel the Sleep Timer, select Off.
ISetting the On/Off Timer
(l5) MENU aD -+ Setup -+ Time -+ Timer 1 -+
ENTERG
•Timer 1 / Timer 2 / Timer 3: Three different on /off
timer settings can be made.
You must set the clock first.
On Time /Off Time: Set the hour, minute, am/pm
and activate /inactivate.
(To activate the timer with the
setting you've chosen, set to Activate.)
Volume: Set the desired volume
level.
Contents: When the On Time is activated, you can turn
on aspecific channel or play back contents such as
photo or audio files.
-TV/USB: Select
TV or USB. (Make sure that an USB
device
is connected to your TV.)
-Antenna: Select Air or Cable.
-Channel: Select the desired channel.
-Music: Select the folder containing MP3 files
on the
USB device.
-Photo: Select the folder containing JPEG files on the
USB device.
Repeat: Select Once, Everyday, Mon-Fri, Mon-Sat,
Sat-Sun or Manual to set at you convenience. If you
select Manual, you can set up the day you want to
activate the timer.
~ The v' mark indicates the day is selected.
~ Auto Power Off (available only when the TV is turned
on by the Timer): The TV will be automatically turned off
after 3hours of being left idle to prevent overheating.
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Basic Features
ILocking Programs
[8 MENU [JlJ ---> Setup ---> V-Chip ---> ENTER [3l
V-Chip
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The V-Chip feature automatically locks out programs that are
deemed inappropriate for children. The user must enter a
PIN
(Personal ID number) before any of the V-Chip restrictions are
set up or changed.
~ V-Chip function is not available in HDMI, Component
or PC mode.
~ The default PIN number of anew TV set is '0-0-0-0'
~ Allow all: Press to unlock all TV ratings.
~ Block all: Press to lock all TV ratings.
•
Change PIN: The Change PIN screen will appear.
Choose any 4digits for your
PIN and enter them. As
soon as the 4digits are entered, the Confirm New
PIN screen appears. Re-enter the same 4digits. When
the Confirm screen disappears, your
PIN has been
memorized.
~ If you forget the PIN, press the remote-control
buttons
in the following sequence, which resets
the pin to
0-0-0-0: POWER (off) ---> MUTE ---> 8 --->
2 ---> 4 ---> POWER (on).
•V-Chip Lock (Off /On): You can block rated TV
Programs.
•TV Parental Guidelines:
You can block TV programs
depending on their rating. This function allows you to
control what your children are watching.
TV-Y: Young children /TV-Y?: Children 7and over /
TV-G: General audience /TV-PG: Parental guidance /
TV-14: Viewers 14 and over /TV-MA: Mature audience
ALL: Lock
all TV ratings. / FV: Fantasy violence /
V: Violence / S: Sexual situation / L: Adult Language /
D: Sexually Suggestive Dialog
~ The V-Chip will automatically block certain
categories that are more restrictive. For example,
if you block TV-V category, then TV-V? will
automatically be blocked. Similarly, if you block
the
TV-G category, then all the categories in the
young adult group will be blocked (TV-G, TV-PG,
TV-14 and TV-MA). The sub-ratings
(D, L, S, V)
work together similarly.
~ The V-chip will automatically block certain
categories that are 'More restrictive'. For example,
if you block Lsub-rating in TV-PG, then the L
sub-ratings
in TV-14 and TV-MA will automatically
be blocked.
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•MPAA Rating:
You can block movies depending on their
MPAA rating. The Motion Picture Association of America
(MPAA) has implemented arating system that provides
parents or guardians with advance information
on which
films are appropriate for children.
G: General audience (no restrictions). /PG: Parental
guidance suggested. /PG-13: Parents strongly
cautioned. /
R: Restricted. Children under 17 should be
accompanied by
an adult. /NC-17: No children under
age 17. /
X: Adults only. /NR: Not rated.
~ The V-Chip will automatically block any category
that
is 'More restrictive'. For example, if you block
the PG-13 category, then
R, NC-17 and Xwill
automatically be blocked also.
•Canadian English
C: Programming intended for children under age 8. /
C8+: Programming generally considered acceptable for
children 8years and over to watch on their own. /
G: General programming, suitable for
all audiences. /
PG: Parental Guidance.
/14+: Programming contains
themes or content which may not be suitable for viewers
under the age of 14.
/18+: Adult programming.
~ The V-Chip will automatically block any category
that
is 'More restrictive'. For example, if you
block Gcategory, then PG,
14+ and 18+ will
automatically be blocked also.
•Canadian French
G: General! 8ans+: Programming generally considered
acceptable for children 8years and over to watch
on their own. /
13 ans+: Programming may not be
suitable for children under the age of 13.
/16 ans+:
Programming
is not suitable for children under the age of
16. /
18 ans+: Programming restricted to adults.
~ The V-Chip will automatically block any category
that
is 'More restrictive'. For example, if you block
8
ans+ category, then 13 ans+, 16 ans+ and 18
ans+ will automatically be blocked also.
•
Downloadable U.S. Rating: Parental restriction
information can be used while watching
DTV channels.
~ NOTE
•If information
is not downloaded from the
broadcasting station, the
Downloadable U.S. rating
menu is deactivated.
•Parental restriction information
is automatically
downloaded while watching DTV channels.
It may
take several seconds.
•The
Downloadable U.S. rating menu is available
for use after information
is downloaded from the
broadcasting station. However, depending on the
information from the broadcasting station, it may not
be available for use.
•Parental restriction levels differ depending on the
broadcasting station. The default menu name and
Downloadable
US rating changes depending on the
downloaded information.

How to watch arestricted channel
•Digital Caption Options: (digital channels only)
Size: Options include Default, Small, Standard and
Large. The default
is Standard.
Font Style: Options include Default and Styles ato
7.
The default is Style O.
Foreground Color: Options include Default, White,
Black, Red, Green, Blue,
Yellow, Magenta and Cyan. You
can change the color of the letter. The default is White.
Background Color: Options include Default, White,
Black, Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Magenta and Cyan.
You can change the background color of the caption.
The default
is Black.
Foreground 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.
~ NOTE
•
Digital Caption Options are available only
when
Default and Service1 - Service6 can be
selected
in Caption Mode.
•The availability of captions depends on the
program being broadcasted.
•The
Default setting follow the standards set by
the broadcaster.
•The Foreground and Background cannot be set
to have the same color.
•
You cannot set both the Foreground Opacity
and the Background Opacity to Transparent.
Qc]
f'I
(On-Screen Text Messages)
•
Caption (Off /On): 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 doesn't
work
in Component, HDMI or PC
modes.
•
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 asignal
is supplied
from
an external device to the TV. (Depending on the
broadcasting signal, the Analog Caption function
mayor
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.
Language
•Even if you set the On-screen display to your desired
language, the
Downloadable U.S. Rating menu will
appear
in English only.
•The rating will automatically block certain categories
that are more restrictive.
•The rating titles (For example: Humor Level..etc) and
TV ratings (For example: DH, MH, H
.. etc) may differ
depending on the broadcasting station.
Set the menu language.
1. Select Language and press the ENTER
~ button.
2. Choose desired language and press the ENTER ~
button.
If the TV is tuned to arestricted channel, the V-Chip will
block
it. The screen will go blank and the following message
will appear: This channel is
blocked by V-Chip. Please
enter the PIN to unblock.
~ If you forget the PIN, press the remote-control buttons
in the following sequence, which resets the pin to 0-0-
0-0: POWER (off)
-> MUTE -> 8 -> 2 -> 4 -> POWER
(on).
IOther Features
asJ MENUlID -> Setup -> ENTER ~
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TV Rear Panel
Basic Features
Game Mode (Off IOn)
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When connecting to agame console such as PlayStation™
or XboxTM, you can enjoy amore realistic gaming experience
by selecting game menu.
~ NOTE
•Restrictions on game mode (Caution)
-
To disconnect the game console and connect
another external device, set Game
Mode to Off in
the setup menu.
-
If you display the 1V menu in Game Mode, the
screen shakes slightly.
•
Game Mode is not available when input source is
set to TV or
PC.
•After connecting the game console, set Game Mode
to On to prevent poor picture quality.
•
If Game Mode is On: Picture mode is set to
Standard and Sound mode
is set to Movie.
•Selecting Reset after adjusting the equalizer returns
the equalizer to its default settings.
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Set up so that amelody sound comes on when the 1V is
powered On or Off.
~ Only available when the Input source is set to TV. To
turn the melody off, set Melody to Off.
~ The Melody does not play.
•When no sound is output from the TV because the
MUTE button has been pressed.
•When no sound is output from the TV because the
volume has been reduced to minimum with the
VOL -button.
•When the TV
is turned off by Sleep Timer function.
Energy Saving
(Off ILow I
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Adjust the brightness of the 1V in order to reduce power
consumption. When watching
1V at night, set the Energy
Saving to High to reduce eye fatigue
as well as power
consumption.
Support Menu
(8 MENU IIIl -+ Support -+ ENTER [31
•Picture Test: Use to check for picture problems. If the
problem continues to occur, check the Color pattern.
Yes:
If the test pattern does not appear or there is
noise in the test pattern, select Yes. There may be a
problem with the
1V. Contact Samsung's Call Center for
assistance (1-800-SAMSUNG).
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No:
If the test pattern is properly displayed, select No.
There may be aproblem with your external equipment.
Please check your connections.
If the problem persists,
refer to the external device's user manual.
•
Sound Test: Use the built-in melody sound to check for
sound problems.
~ If you hear no sound from the TV's speakers,
before performing the sound test, make sure
Speaker Select is set to TV speaker in the
Sound menu.
~ The melody will be heard during the test even if
Speaker Select is set to External Speaker or the
sound
is muted by pressing the MUTE button.
Yes:
If you can hear sound only from one speaker or not
at
all during the sound test, select Yes. There may be a
problem with the
1V. Contact Samsung's Call Center for
assistance (1-800-SAMSUNG).
No: If you can hear sound from the speakers, select No.
There may be aproblem with your external equipment.
Please check your connections.
If the problem persists,
refer to the external device's user manual.
•Signal Strength: (Digital channels only)
An HD channel's
reception quality
is either perfect or the channels are
unavailable. Adjust your antenna to increase signal
strength.
Upgrades will be possible
by connecting aUSB drive
to the USB port. Download
the latest firmware from
samsung.com and save to
the USB drive.
Current Version -the
software already installed
in the 1V.
~ Software is represented as 'Year/Month/Day_Version'.
HD Connection Guide
Refer to this information when connecting external devices
to the
1V.
View this information when your 1V 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.