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01 Getting Started Input Cables (Sold Separately) HDMI HDMI-DVI Component Composite (AV) Coaxial (RF) VGA 50 inches model only See separate guide for installing the stand. Install the Stand or Stand (1EA) Guide ...
01 Getting Started Input Cables (Sold Separately) HDMI HDMI-DVI Component Composite (AV) Coaxial (RF) VGA 50 inches model only See separate guide for installing the stand. Install the Stand or Stand (1EA) Guide ...
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...being broadcasted by the same station. Returns to select the picture mode (p. 17). Displays Favorite Channel Lists on , the buttons become illuminated for Samsung recorders that have the Anynet+ feature) POWER ON/OFF SOURCE PRE-CH MEDIA.P CH LIST MENU FAV.CH TOOLS INFO RETURN EXIT A B ... TV at a preset time. (p. 22). P.MODE: Press to the previous menu. Quickly select frequently used in Media Play (USB) and Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) modes (p. 34, 41). (�: Controls recording for a moment when pressed. Displays the channel list on the menu. Selects the on-screen ...
...being broadcasted by the same station. Returns to select the picture mode (p. 17). Displays Favorite Channel Lists on , the buttons become illuminated for Samsung recorders that have the Anynet+ feature) POWER ON/OFF SOURCE PRE-CH MEDIA.P CH LIST MENU FAV.CH TOOLS INFO RETURN EXIT A B ... TV at a preset time. (p. 22). P.MODE: Press to the previous menu. Quickly select frequently used in Media Play (USB) and Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) modes (p. 34, 41). (�: Controls recording for a moment when pressed. Displays the channel list on the menu. Selects the on-screen ...
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... (SAP broadcast) (p. 21). Cuts off . Exits the menu. xx The color and shape may affect the performance of the remote control. Selects the HDMI mode directly. Changes channels. MTS: Press to the previous channel. P.MODE: Press to select channel "54-3", press "54", then press "-" and ..."3". CC: Controls the caption decoder (p. 24). xx Bright light may vary depending on Samsung recorders that have the Anynet+ feature) POWER SOURCE HDMI MUTE PRE-CH MEDIA.P CH LIST MENU FAV.CH TOOLS INFO RETURN EXIT A B CD S.MODE SLEEP MTS P.MODE P....
... (SAP broadcast) (p. 21). Cuts off . Exits the menu. xx The color and shape may affect the performance of the remote control. Selects the HDMI mode directly. Changes channels. MTS: Press to the previous channel. P.MODE: Press to select channel "54-3", press "54", then press "-" and ..."3". CC: Controls the caption decoder (p. 24). xx Bright light may vary depending on Samsung recorders that have the Anynet+ feature) POWER SOURCE HDMI MUTE PRE-CH MEDIA.P CH LIST MENU FAV.CH TOOLS INFO RETURN EXIT A B CD S.MODE SLEEP MTS P.MODE P....
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... DVD / Blu-ray player / cable box / STB satellite receiver supporting HDMI versions older than 1.3, contact the provider of the external device. Connections Connecting to an AV Device Using an HDMI or HDMI/DVI cable: HD connection (up to DVI Cable (Not Supplied) DVI ...operate abnormally (e.g. xx If there is required for video. PN50C540 / PN58C540 R W Red White HDMI Cable (Not Supplied) Device HDMI OUT Device PN50C550 / PN50C590 / PN58C550 / PN58C590 R W Red White HDMI Cable (Not Supplied) HDMI to DVI Cable (Not Supplied) Audio Cable (Not Supplied) W R DVI OUT AUDIO OUT ...
... DVD / Blu-ray player / cable box / STB satellite receiver supporting HDMI versions older than 1.3, contact the provider of the external device. Connections Connecting to an AV Device Using an HDMI or HDMI/DVI cable: HD connection (up to DVI Cable (Not Supplied) DVI ...operate abnormally (e.g. xx If there is required for video. PN50C540 / PN58C540 R W Red White HDMI Cable (Not Supplied) Device HDMI OUT Device PN50C550 / PN50C590 / PN58C550 / PN58C590 R W Red White HDMI Cable (Not Supplied) HDMI to DVI Cable (Not Supplied) Audio Cable (Not Supplied) W R DVI OUT AUDIO OUT ...
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... DVD / Blu-ray player / cable box / STB satellite receiver directly to an amplifier or home theater. ✎✎AUDIO OUT: Connects to the TV via HDMI, only 2 CH audio will be heard from the home theater receiver. When the source is a digital component such as a DVD / Blu-ray player / cable box...
... DVD / Blu-ray player / cable box / STB satellite receiver directly to an amplifier or home theater. ✎✎AUDIO OUT: Connects to the TV via HDMI, only 2 CH audio will be heard from the home theater receiver. When the source is a digital component such as a DVD / Blu-ray player / cable box...
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Connections Using an EX-Link Cable Connection Available Devices: External devices that support EX-Link EX-LINK: Connector for service only. Using an HDMI/DVI cable or a D-sub cable PN50C540 / PN58C540 Connecting to a PC Audio Cable (Not Supplied) HDMI to DVI Cable (Not Supplied) D-Sub Cable (Not Supplied) Audio Cable (Not Supplied) AUDIO OUT DVI OUT PC OUT AUDIO OUT PN50C550 / PN50C590 / PN58C550 / PN58C590 Audio Cable (Not Supplied) HDMI to DVI Cable (Not Supplied) D-Sub Cable (Not Supplied) Audio Cable (Not Supplied) AUDIO OUT DVI OUT PC OUT AUDIO OUT 12 English
Connections Using an EX-Link Cable Connection Available Devices: External devices that support EX-Link EX-LINK: Connector for service only. Using an HDMI/DVI cable or a D-sub cable PN50C540 / PN58C540 Connecting to a PC Audio Cable (Not Supplied) HDMI to DVI Cable (Not Supplied) D-Sub Cable (Not Supplied) Audio Cable (Not Supplied) AUDIO OUT DVI OUT PC OUT AUDIO OUT PN50C550 / PN50C590 / PN58C550 / PN58C590 Audio Cable (Not Supplied) HDMI to DVI Cable (Not Supplied) D-Sub Cable (Not Supplied) Audio Cable (Not Supplied) AUDIO OUT DVI OUT PC OUT AUDIO OUT 12 English
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....500 108.000 85.500 106.500 136.750 146.250 89.040 128.943 148.500 ✎✎NOTE xx For HDMI/DVI cable connection, you must use the HDMI IN 1(DVI) jack. xx The interlace mode is not supported. SOG(Sync On Green) is not supported. 02 Connections Display Modes... (D-Sub and HDMI/DVI Input) Optimal resolution is selected. xx The set may operate abnormally if a non-standard video format is 1920 X 1080 @ 60...
....500 108.000 85.500 106.500 136.750 146.250 89.040 128.943 148.500 ✎✎NOTE xx For HDMI/DVI cable connection, you must use the HDMI IN 1(DVI) jack. xx The interlace mode is not supported. SOG(Sync On Green) is not supported. 02 Connections Display Modes... (D-Sub and HDMI/DVI Input) Optimal resolution is selected. xx The set may operate abnormally if a non-standard video format is 1920 X 1080 @ 60...
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...LaISnTd adjust different functions. In the Source List, connected inputs will be highlighted. ✎✎ In the Source List, PC is connected to the HDMI IN 1(DVI) port, you should set to DVI PC mode under Edit Name. Basic Features PRE-CH How to Navigate Menus Before using the TV... an itemP..MCODoEnfirmPt.hSeIZEsettingC. C 3 RETURN button: Returns to DVI PC or DVI Devices mode under Edit Name. ✎✎When connecting an HDMI/DVI cable to the HDMI IN 1(DVI) port, you should set to the previous menu. 4 EXIT button: Exits the on the selected menu. Select the desired submenu ...
...LaISnTd adjust different functions. In the Source List, connected inputs will be highlighted. ✎✎ In the Source List, PC is connected to the HDMI IN 1(DVI) port, you should set to DVI PC mode under Edit Name. Basic Features PRE-CH How to Navigate Menus Before using the TV... an itemP..MCODoEnfirmPt.hSeIZEsettingC. C 3 RETURN button: Returns to DVI PC or DVI Devices mode under Edit Name. ✎✎When connecting an HDMI/DVI cable to the HDMI IN 1(DVI) port, you should set to the previous menu. 4 EXIT button: Exits the on the selected menu. Select the desired submenu ...
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... → ENTERE (Advanced Settings are available in the room. ✎✎ If you can only make changes to previous models, new Samsung TVs have a more natural picture. the picture settings will automatically adapt to the light in Standard / Movie mode) Compared to the Color... Tone, Size and Screen Burn Protection. Picture Options Color Tone Size Digital Noise Filter MPEG Noise Filter HDMI Black Level Film Mode Screen Burn Protection : Normal ► : 16:9 : Auto : Auto : Normal : Off U Move E Enter R Return ■■ ...
... → ENTERE (Advanced Settings are available in the room. ✎✎ If you can only make changes to previous models, new Samsung TVs have a more natural picture. the picture settings will automatically adapt to the light in Standard / Movie mode) Compared to the Color... Tone, Size and Screen Burn Protection. Picture Options Color Tone Size Digital Noise Filter MPEG Noise Filter HDMI Black Level Film Mode Screen Burn Protection : Normal ► : 16:9 : Auto : Auto : Normal : Off U Move E Enter R Return ■■ ...
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...Press the ▲ or ▼ button to move the picture. 4. Input Source ATV, AV, Component (480i, 480p) DTV(1080i), Component (1080i, 1080p), HDMI (720p, 1080i, 1080p) PC Picture Size 16:9, Zoom1, Zoom2, 4:3 16:9, 4:3, Wide Fit, Screen Fit 16:9, 4:3 ■■ Digital Noise Filter (Off...; button to select Reset. 6. Zoom2: Use for optimum quality. ✎✎ Available in TV, AV, COMPONENT (480i / 1080i) and HDMI (480i / 1080i). ✎✎ Cinema Smooth mode is available in minutes. 19 English Auto Visualization: When changing analog channels, displays signal strength...
...Press the ▲ or ▼ button to move the picture. 4. Input Source ATV, AV, Component (480i, 480p) DTV(1080i), Component (1080i, 1080p), HDMI (720p, 1080i, 1080p) PC Picture Size 16:9, Zoom1, Zoom2, 4:3 16:9, 4:3, Wide Fit, Screen Fit 16:9, 4:3 ■■ Digital Noise Filter (Off...; button to select Reset. 6. Zoom2: Use for optimum quality. ✎✎ Available in TV, AV, COMPONENT (480i / 1080i) and HDMI (480i / 1080i). ✎✎ Cinema Smooth mode is available in minutes. 19 English Auto Visualization: When changing analog channels, displays signal strength...
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.../positions and fine tune the settings automatically. ✎✎Not available when connecting with Your PC Set the input source to PC. TV/AV/Component/ HDMI/PC 4 4 4 min. ✎✎ The Pixel Shift value may differ depending on the TV size (inches) and mode. ✎✎ This function... (Off / On): Using this function, you can minutely move pixels on the PDP in most cases. (If not, contact your computer manufacturer or Samsung Dealer.) 1. After the noise has been reduced, readjust the picture so that it does not fit the TV screen. Click on "Control Panel" on...
.../positions and fine tune the settings automatically. ✎✎Not available when connecting with Your PC Set the input source to PC. TV/AV/Component/ HDMI/PC 4 4 4 min. ✎✎ The Pixel Shift value may differ depending on the TV size (inches) and mode. ✎✎ This function... (Off / On): Using this function, you can minutely move pixels on the PDP in most cases. (If not, contact your computer manufacturer or Samsung Dealer.) 1. After the noise has been reduced, readjust the picture so that it does not fit the TV screen. Click on "Control Panel" on...
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... 17. / X: Adults only. / NR: Not rated. ✎✎ The V-Chip will automatically block any of being left idle to set to USB): Select a folder in HDMI, Component or PC mode. V-Chip Lock (Off / On): You can block rated TV Programs. TV Parental Guidelines: You can be selected. Contents (when the Source...
... 17. / X: Adults only. / NR: Not rated. ✎✎ The V-Chip will automatically block any of being left idle to set to USB): Select a folder in HDMI, Component or PC mode. V-Chip Lock (Off / On): You can block rated TV Programs. TV Parental Guidelines: You can be selected. Contents (when the Source...
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... U.S. xx The Downloadable U.S. The default menu name and Downloadable US Rating change depending on the screen. ✎✎ The Caption feature doesn't work in Component, HDMI or PC modes. 24 English xx The rating will automatically be blocked. Re-enter the same 4 digits. Please enter the PIN to unblock. ✎✎...
... U.S. xx The Downloadable U.S. The default menu name and Downloadable US Rating change depending on the screen. ✎✎ The Caption feature doesn't work in Component, HDMI or PC modes. 24 English xx The rating will automatically be blocked. Re-enter the same 4 digits. Please enter the PIN to unblock. ✎✎...
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...connect to control all connected Samsung devices that support Anynet+ with Samsung devices that enables you to a Samsung Home Theater PN50C540 / PN58C540 TV Rear Panel Anynet+ Device 1 Home Theater Anynet+ Device 2, 3 HDMI cable (Not Supplied) Optical Cable (Not Supplied) HDMI cable (Not Supplied) HDMI cable (Not Supplied) PN50C550...system can be sure your Samsung TV's remote. Connect the HDMI IN jack of the Home Theater and the HDMI OUT jack of the corresponding Anynet+ device using an HDMI cable. 41 English To be used only with your Samsung device has this feature, ...
...connect to control all connected Samsung devices that support Anynet+ with Samsung devices that enables you to a Samsung Home Theater PN50C540 / PN58C540 TV Rear Panel Anynet+ Device 1 Home Theater Anynet+ Device 2, 3 HDMI cable (Not Supplied) Optical Cable (Not Supplied) HDMI cable (Not Supplied) HDMI cable (Not Supplied) PN50C550...system can be sure your Samsung TV's remote. Connect the HDMI IN jack of the Home Theater and the HDMI OUT jack of the corresponding Anynet+ device using an HDMI cable. 41 English To be used only with your Samsung device has this feature, ...
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... menu will appear. xx When following the connection above, the Optical jack only outputs 2 channel audio. E.g. Starts recording immediately using the HDMI cable. You can connect an Anynet+ device using the recorder. (This is connected, the disc menu of the DVD recorder will only hear...You cannot cancel the operation during the switching operation. Advanced Features ✎✎NOTE xx Connect the Optical cable between Anynet+ Devices 1. Some HDMI cables may take up to refresh the list. 2. Anynet+ Menu The Anynet+ menu changes depending on the Home Theater. If a DVD...
... menu will appear. xx When following the connection above, the Optical jack only outputs 2 channel audio. E.g. Starts recording immediately using the HDMI cable. You can connect an Anynet+ device using the recorder. (This is connected, the disc menu of the DVD recorder will only hear...You cannot cancel the operation during the switching operation. Advanced Features ✎✎NOTE xx Connect the Optical cable between Anynet+ Devices 1. Some HDMI cables may take up to refresh the list. 2. Anynet+ Menu The Anynet+ menu changes depending on the Home Theater. If a DVD...
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...you have properly connected the optical in the Device List. ✎✎ When the recording device is properly connected to the TV via HDMI, only 2 channel sound will record whatever you are currently watching. If this occurs, reselect the Anynet+ device. Select Receiver and set... you are listed. Select one recording device in jack of the receiver to sound through a Receiver You can only control Anynet+ devices using a Samsung recorder. 1. To properly connect an antenna to a recording device, refer to the recording device's users manual. ¦¦ Listening through a receiver...
...you have properly connected the optical in the Device List. ✎✎ When the recording device is properly connected to the TV via HDMI, only 2 channel sound will record whatever you are currently watching. If this occurs, reselect the Anynet+ device. Select Receiver and set... you are listed. Select one recording device in jack of the receiver to sound through a Receiver You can only control Anynet+ devices using a Samsung recorder. 1. To properly connect an antenna to a recording device, refer to the recording device's users manual. ¦¦ Listening through a receiver...
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... Anynet+ does not work in certain situations. (Searching channels, operating Media Play or Plug & Play (initial setup), etc.) • When connecting or removing the HDMI cable, please make sure to search devices again or turn your TV off and on again. • Check if the Anynet+ Function of Anynet+ device... is set on. • Check if the Anynet+ device is properly connected to the TV and check if the Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) is set to On in the Anynet+ setup menu. • Search Anynet+ devices again. • You can be recorded. appears on the screen. ...
... Anynet+ does not work in certain situations. (Searching channels, operating Media Play or Plug & Play (initial setup), etc.) • When connecting or removing the HDMI cable, please make sure to search devices again or turn your TV off and on again. • Check if the Anynet+ Function of Anynet+ device... is set on. • Check if the Anynet+ device is properly connected to the TV and check if the Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) is set to On in the Anynet+ setup menu. • Search Anynet+ devices again. • You can be recorded. appears on the screen. ...
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...especially in fast moving pictures such as sports and action movies. • Low signal level can cause picture distortion. Self Diagnosis - Use HDMI or Component cables to deliver HD (high definition) picture quality. • Cable/Satellite subscribers: Try HD stations from SD(Standard Definition) ...digital TV. Picture Test) (p. 26) If the test image is properly operating. (go to the correct jacks. Self Diagnosis - at 1-800-SAMSUNG. The speakers are connected to MENU - Picture Reset) (p. 20) There is set top box. The picture is good but there is too...
...especially in fast moving pictures such as sports and action movies. • Low signal level can cause picture distortion. Self Diagnosis - Use HDMI or Component cables to deliver HD (high definition) picture quality. • Cable/Satellite subscribers: Try HD stations from SD(Standard Definition) ...digital TV. Picture Test) (p. 26) If the test image is properly operating. (go to the correct jacks. Self Diagnosis - at 1-800-SAMSUNG. The speakers are connected to MENU - Picture Reset) (p. 20) There is set top box. The picture is good but there is too...
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For example, if an external device's output is HDMI, it matches the resolutions supported by the TV (p. 13). Go to the TV input. Network Connection Wireless network connection failure. • The Samsung Wireless USB dongle is required to use a wireless network. • Make sure Network Connection... is set to Wireless (p. 30). • TV must be connected to an HDMI input on the TV. • Make sure your ...
For example, if an external device's output is HDMI, it matches the resolutions supported by the TV (p. 13). Go to the TV input. Network Connection Wireless network connection failure. • The Samsung Wireless USB dongle is required to use a wireless network. • Make sure Network Connection... is set to Wireless (p. 30). • TV must be connected to an HDMI input on the TV. • Make sure your ...
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...operate the TV. Image Retention (Burn In) Issue. • To minimize the possibility of above pictures and functions are flexible enough for the SAMSUNG TV code. Solutions and Explanations • Plasma TVs typically make a soft humming sound. The channel menu is greyed out (unavailable). • ...The Channel menu is only available when the TV source is normal. It's caused by using a HDMI, PC or Component source. The TV is turned off , or adjust the volume. • Program the Cable/Set remote control to Plug & Play...
...operate the TV. Image Retention (Burn In) Issue. • To minimize the possibility of above pictures and functions are flexible enough for the SAMSUNG TV code. Solutions and Explanations • Plasma TVs typically make a soft humming sound. The channel menu is greyed out (unavailable). • ...The Channel menu is only available when the TV source is normal. It's caused by using a HDMI, PC or Component source. The TV is turned off , or adjust the volume. • Program the Cable/Set remote control to Plug & Play...
