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... permanent burned-in ghost images in the wide screen 16:9 ratio format, or expanded to fill the screen if your Samsung limited warranty. • SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS NORTH AMERICAN LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT Subject to view different formats as stock market reports, video game displays, station logos,...models that leave subtle, but not limited to produce. The images displayed on the performance of the product. • Avoid operating the TV at temperatures below 41°F (5°C) • A still image displayed too long may produce partial after long periods of use of...
... permanent burned-in ghost images in the wide screen 16:9 ratio format, or expanded to fill the screen if your Samsung limited warranty. • SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS NORTH AMERICAN LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT Subject to view different formats as stock market reports, video game displays, station logos,...models that leave subtle, but not limited to produce. The images displayed on the performance of the product. • Avoid operating the TV at temperatures below 41°F (5°C) • A still image displayed too long may produce partial after long periods of use of...
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... Up AllShare 45 Other Information yy Installing the Wall Mount 47 yy Assembling the Cables 48 yy Securing the Installation Space 48 yy Securing the TV to your PC through a network 34 Screen Display 36 Playing Multiple Files 39 Media Play - Contents Getting Started yy List of Features 4 yy... Menu 17 Changing the Preset Picture Mode 17 Adjusting Picture Settings 17 Economical Solutions 17 Changing the Picture Options 18 Setting up the TV with Your PC 20 yy Sound Menu 21 Changing the Preset Sound Mode 21 Adjusting Sound Settings 21 Sound Settings 21 yy Setup ...
... Up AllShare 45 Other Information yy Installing the Wall Mount 47 yy Assembling the Cables 48 yy Securing the Installation Space 48 yy Securing the TV to your PC through a network 34 Screen Display 36 Playing Multiple Files 39 Media Play - Contents Getting Started yy List of Features 4 yy... Menu 17 Changing the Preset Picture Mode 17 Adjusting Picture Settings 17 Economical Solutions 17 Changing the Picture Options 18 Setting up the TV with Your PC 20 yy Sound Menu 21 Changing the Preset Sound Mode 21 Adjusting Sound Settings 21 Sound Settings 21 yy Setup ...
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... Guide yy Cleaning Cloth (BN63-01798B) yy Power Cord Blanking Bracket (BN63-06475A: PN50C540, PN50C550, PN50C590) / (BN63-06476A: PN58C540, PN58C550, PN58C590 ) M4 X L16 TV-Holder & Screw (M4) (BN68-01788A) Cable Tie (BN61-05596A) Ferrite Core for Power Cord (PN50C540, PN50C550, PN50C590 (1EA)) (PN58C540, PN58C550, PN58C590 (2EA)) (...3301-002049) ✎✎Ferrite Core for Power Cord: The ferrite cores are missing, contact your PDP TV. yy AllShare: AllShare connects your TV and compatible Samsung mobile phones/devices through a network (p. 45).
... Guide yy Cleaning Cloth (BN63-01798B) yy Power Cord Blanking Bracket (BN63-06475A: PN50C540, PN50C550, PN50C590) / (BN63-06476A: PN58C540, PN58C550, PN58C590 ) M4 X L16 TV-Holder & Screw (M4) (BN68-01788A) Cable Tie (BN61-05596A) Ferrite Core for Power Cord (PN50C540, PN50C550, PN50C590 (1EA)) (PN58C540, PN58C550, PN58C590 (2EA)) (...3301-002049) ✎✎Ferrite Core for Power Cord: The ferrite cores are missing, contact your PDP TV. yy AllShare: AllShare connects your TV and compatible Samsung mobile phones/devices through a network (p. 45).
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... assembling them. Fasten two screws (M4 X L12) at position 1, and then fasten two screws (M4 X L12) at least two persons lift and move the PDP TV. xx Make sure that at position 2. ✎✎NOTE xx Make sure to one side. 5 English 01 Getting Started Input Cables (Sold Separately) HDMI HDMI...model only See separate guide for installing the stand. Screws (M4 X L12) Guide Stand Top view Stand Screws (M4 X L12) Front Rear Rear 1. With your TV upright, connect the TV to the stand. Install the Stand or Stand (1EA) Guide Stand (1EA) Follow the steps below to connect the...
... assembling them. Fasten two screws (M4 X L12) at position 1, and then fasten two screws (M4 X L12) at least two persons lift and move the PDP TV. xx Make sure that at position 2. ✎✎NOTE xx Make sure to one side. 5 English 01 Getting Started Input Cables (Sold Separately) HDMI HDMI...model only See separate guide for installing the stand. Screws (M4 X L12) Guide Stand Top view Stand Screws (M4 X L12) Front Rear Rear 1. With your TV upright, connect the TV to the stand. Install the Stand or Stand (1EA) Guide Stand (1EA) Follow the steps below to connect the...
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... and shape may vary depending on and lights up in standby mode for example). Changes the channels. Standby mode Do not leave your TV's features. Turns the TV on the remote control. Displays an on-screen menu, the OSD (on screen display) of time (when you would use this spot... Power Indicator P (Power) Remote control sensor Toggles between all the available input sources. In the OSD, use the y buttons as you are away on the TV. A small amount of electric power is still consumed even when the power button is turned off . In the on-screen menu, use the ▼ and...
... and shape may vary depending on and lights up in standby mode for example). Changes the channels. Standby mode Do not leave your TV's features. Turns the TV on the remote control. Displays an on-screen menu, the OSD (on screen display) of time (when you would use this spot... Power Indicator P (Power) Remote control sensor Toggles between all the available input sources. In the OSD, use the y buttons as you are away on the TV. A small amount of electric power is still consumed even when the power button is turned off . In the on-screen menu, use the ▼ and...
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... (p. 21). Quickly select frequently used in Media Play (USB) and Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) modes (p. 34, 41). (�: Controls recording 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 CD S...., the buttons become illuminated for the visually impaired and has Braille points on and off . PN50C550 / PN50C590 / PN58C550 / PN58C590 Turns the TV on the Power, Channel and Volume buttons. Displays and selects the available video sources (p. 14). For example, to the previous channel. Adjusts ...
... (p. 21). Quickly select frequently used in Media Play (USB) and Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) modes (p. 34, 41). (�: Controls recording 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 CD S...., the buttons become illuminated for the visually impaired and has Braille points on and off . PN50C550 / PN50C590 / PN58C550 / PN58C590 Turns the TV on the Power, Channel and Volume buttons. Displays and selects the available video sources (p. 14). For example, to the previous channel. Adjusts ...
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...shuts off the sound temporarily. Installing batteries (Battery size: AAA) 8 English ✎✎NOTE xx Use the remote control within 23 feet from the TV. Use these buttons in the Channel list, Media Play (USB) menu, etc. S.MODE: Press to select the picture mode (p. 17). CC: ...light may vary depending on the screen (p. 15). Avoid use when nearby fluorescent lights or neon signs. Getting Started PN50C540 / PN58C540 Turns the TV 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 ...
...shuts off the sound temporarily. Installing batteries (Battery size: AAA) 8 English ✎✎NOTE xx Use the remote control within 23 feet from the TV. Use these buttons in the Channel list, Media Play (USB) menu, etc. S.MODE: Press to select the picture mode (p. 17). CC: ...light may vary depending on the screen (p. 15). Avoid use when nearby fluorescent lights or neon signs. Getting Started PN50C540 / PN58C540 Turns the TV 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 ...
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... Channel → Auto Program (p. 15). ✎✎Press the ENTERE button at any time to Home Use (standard): Press the volume button on the TV. MENUm → Setup → Plug & Play → ENTERE 9 English Store Demo Mode is displayed. Select the channel source to Reset This Feature...... (channel frequencies) to the channels. or Home Use yy Select the Home Use mode. 01 Getting Started Connecting to an Antenna When the TV is initially powered on, a sequence of on-screen prompts will assist in configuring basic settings. When setting the antenna source to the previous ...
... Channel → Auto Program (p. 15). ✎✎Press the ENTERE button at any time to Home Use (standard): Press the volume button on the TV. MENUm → Setup → Plug & Play → ENTERE 9 English Store Demo Mode is displayed. Select the channel source to Reset This Feature...... (channel frequencies) to the channels. or Home Use yy Select the Home Use mode. 01 Getting Started Connecting to an Antenna When the TV is initially powered on, a sequence of on-screen prompts will assist in configuring basic settings. When setting the antenna source to the previous ...
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... R-AUDIO-L ✎✎HDMI IN 1(DVI), 2, 3, 4, PC/DVI AUDIO IN xx When using an HDMI/DVI cable connection, you suspect the version is connected, the TV may require a DVI-HDMI (DVI to HDMI) cable or DVI-HDMI (DVI to 1080p) Available devices: DVD, Blu-ray player, HD cable box, HD STB...
... R-AUDIO-L ✎✎HDMI IN 1(DVI), 2, 3, 4, PC/DVI AUDIO IN xx When using an HDMI/DVI cable connection, you suspect the version is connected, the TV may require a DVI-HDMI (DVI to HDMI) cable or DVI-HDMI (DVI to 1080p) Available devices: DVD, Blu-ray player, HD cable box, HD STB...
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...is recommended over the A/V connection. xx When connecting, use the appropriate connector. If you can hear sound output from the TV's optical jack. When the TV is connected to the TV via HDMI, only 2 CH audio will send 5.1 CH sound to the AUDIO OUT jacks: Decrease the volume of both... is a digital component such as a DVD / Blu-ray player / cable box / STB (Set-Top-Box) satellite receiver and is receiving a DTV signal, the TV will be heard from the home theater receiver. W 02 Connections R Using a Component (up to 1080p) or Audio/Video (480i only) Cable Available devices: DVD...
...is recommended over the A/V connection. xx When connecting, use the appropriate connector. If you can hear sound output from the TV's optical jack. When the TV is connected to the TV via HDMI, only 2 CH audio will send 5.1 CH sound to the AUDIO OUT jacks: Decrease the volume of both... is a digital component such as a DVD / Blu-ray player / cable box / STB (Set-Top-Box) satellite receiver and is receiving a DTV signal, the TV will be heard from the home theater receiver. W 02 Connections R Using a Component (up to 1080p) or Audio/Video (480i only) Cable Available devices: DVD...
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... and seleCcHt LaISnTd adjust different functions. Select the desired submenu with the ▲ or ▼ button. Press ENTERE to the TV. In the Source List, connected inputs will be highlighted. ✎✎ In the Source List, PC is connected to the ...button. Press EXIT. 14 English OO MENUm → Input → Source List → ENTERE SOURCE ■■ TV / PC / AV1 / AV2 / Component1 / Component2 / HDMI1/DVI / HDMI2 / HDMI3 / USB (PN50C540 / PN58C540) ■■ TV / PC / AVP1O/WAERV2 / ComponeOnNt/1OF/FComponent2 / HDMI1/DVI / HDMI2 / HDMI3 / HDMI4 / USB (PN50C550...
... and seleCcHt LaISnTd adjust different functions. Select the desired submenu with the ▲ or ▼ button. Press ENTERE to the TV. In the Source List, connected inputs will be highlighted. ✎✎ In the Source List, PC is connected to the ...button. Press EXIT. 14 English OO MENUm → Input → Source List → ENTERE SOURCE ■■ TV / PC / AV1 / AV2 / Component1 / Component2 / HDMI1/DVI / HDMI2 / HDMI3 / USB (PN50C540 / PN58C540) ■■ TV / PC / AVP1O/WAERV2 / ComponeOnNt/1OF/FComponent2 / HDMI1/DVI / HDMI2 / HDMI3 / HDMI4 / USB (PN50C550...
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...List Add, delete or set as Favorites. 1. xx B Green (Zoom): Enlarges or shrinks a channel number. The c mark appears to the TV (i.e. FAV.CH ¦¦ Memorizing channels OO MENUm → Channel → ENTERE Antenna (Air / Cable) Before your television can watch ... TOOLS button. 2. Then you can begin memorizing the available channels, you watch the selected channel. 6 Air 6-1 * TV #6 7 Air 8 Air 9 Air 9-1 * TV #9 10 Air 10-1 * TV #10 11-1 * TV #11 Air Antenna B Zoom Select k Page T Tools ■■ All Channels: Shows all currently available channels. ...
...List Add, delete or set as Favorites. 1. xx B Green (Zoom): Enlarges or shrinks a channel number. The c mark appears to the TV (i.e. FAV.CH ¦¦ Memorizing channels OO MENUm → Channel → ENTERE Antenna (Air / Cable) Before your television can watch ... TOOLS button. 2. Then you can begin memorizing the available channels, you watch the selected channel. 6 Air 6-1 * TV #6 7 Air 8 Air 9 Air 9-1 * TV #9 10 Air 10-1 * TV #10 11-1 * TV #11 Air Antenna B Zoom Select k Page T Tools ■■ All Channels: Shows all currently available channels. ...
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... button, then select Timer Viewing. 3. Select a channel and press the TOOLS button. 2. Press the ◄ button to identify the type of cable TV systems. Contact your local cable company to select Yes. 3. xx A gray-colored channel indicates the channel has been deleted. Basic Features ✎✎NOTE... xx When selecting the Cable TV system: STD, HRC and IRC identify various types of cable system that exists in your particular area. Edit the channel name using the ...
... button, then select Timer Viewing. 3. Select a channel and press the TOOLS button. 2. Press the ◄ button to identify the type of cable TV systems. Contact your local cable company to select Yes. 3. xx A gray-colored channel indicates the channel has been deleted. Basic Features ✎✎NOTE... xx When selecting the Cable TV system: STD, HRC and IRC identify various types of cable system that exists in your particular area. Edit the channel name using the ...
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... all the selected channels. ✎✎ You can only select Deselect All when one or more channels are marked with step 3 of the TV in order to reduce power consumption. xx In PC mode, you select Picture Off, the screen is displayed here. 03 Basic Features ✎✎...except the volume button to watch . Begin with an asterisk "*" on . xx Settings can be adjusted and stored for each external device connected to the TV. ¦¦ Economical Solutions OO MENUm → Picture → Eco Solution → ENTERE The Eco Function can only make changes to display Options....
... all the selected channels. ✎✎ You can only select Deselect All when one or more channels are marked with step 3 of the TV in order to reduce power consumption. xx In PC mode, you select Picture Off, the screen is displayed here. 03 Basic Features ✎✎...except the volume button to watch . Begin with an asterisk "*" on . xx Settings can be adjusted and stored for each external device connected to the TV. ¦¦ Economical Solutions OO MENUm → Picture → Eco Solution → ENTERE The Eco Function can only make changes to display Options....
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...Signal Power Off (Off / 15 min. / 30 min. / 60 min.): To avoid unnecessary energy consumption, set to remain on the TV. ■■ Black Tone (Off / Dark / Darker / Darkest): Select the black level to adjust the screen depth. ■■...;■ White Balance: Adjust the color temperature for a more precise picture. ✎✎In PC mode, you want the TV to Off. R-Offset / G-Offset / B-Offset: Adjust each color's (red, green, blue) brightness. the picture settings... in Standard / Movie mode) Compared to previous models, new Samsung TVs have a more natural picture.
...Signal Power Off (Off / 15 min. / 30 min. / 60 min.): To avoid unnecessary energy consumption, set to remain on the TV. ■■ Black Tone (Off / Dark / Darker / Darkest): Select the black level to adjust the screen depth. ■■...;■ White Balance: Adjust the color temperature for a more precise picture. ✎✎In PC mode, you want the TV to Off. R-Offset / G-Offset / B-Offset: Adjust each color's (red, green, blue) brightness. the picture settings... in Standard / Movie mode) Compared to previous models, new Samsung TVs have a more natural picture.
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... screen burn, this unit is available in 4:3 format for analog channels. ✎✎ When bar is green, is that may appear on the TV. 03 Basic Features ■■ Size: Your cable box/satellite receiver may have connected to an input on the screen. ✎✎ When ...; or ► button to reduce any cut-off when HDMI (720p / 1080i / 1080p) or Component (1080i / 1080p) signals are not covered by your TV is displayed. Press the ENTERE button. 5. xx HD (High Definition): 16:9 - 1080i/1080p (1920x1080), 720p (1280x720) xx Settings can activate the Digital Noise Filter...
... screen burn, this unit is available in 4:3 format for analog channels. ✎✎ When bar is green, is that may appear on the TV. 03 Basic Features ■■ Size: Your cable box/satellite receiver may have connected to an input on the screen. ✎✎ When ...; or ► button to reduce any cut-off when HDMI (720p / 1080i / 1080p) or Component (1080i / 1080p) signals are not covered by your TV is displayed. Press the ENTERE button. 5. xx HD (High Definition): 16:9 - 1080i/1080p (1920x1080), 720p (1280x720) xx Settings can activate the Digital Noise Filter...
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... Your PC Software (Based on Windows XP) Depending on the version of Windows and the video card, the actual screens on your computer manufacturer or Samsung Dealer.) 1. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to default settings. If the after-image is activated. Screen ■■ Coarse / Fine: Removes ... on the screen, especially when you displayed a still image on the screen for a long time. ✎✎ The after -images on the screen. Using Your TV as possible (Coarse) and Finetune again. Auto Protection Time (10 min. / 20 min. / 40 min. / 1 hour / Off): Set the time the screen ...
... Your PC Software (Based on Windows XP) Depending on the version of Windows and the video card, the actual screens on your computer manufacturer or Samsung Dealer.) 1. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to default settings. If the after-image is activated. Screen ■■ Coarse / Fine: Removes ... on the screen, especially when you displayed a still image on the screen for a long time. ✎✎ The after -images on the screen. Using Your TV as possible (Coarse) and Finetune again. Auto Protection Time (10 min. / 20 min. / 40 min. / 1 hour / Off): Set the time the screen ...
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...of specific bandwidth frequencies. ■■ Reset: Resets the equalizer to Normal mode, making almost no noise. In this case, set the TV to External Speaker. ✎✎When Speaker Select is usually a foreign-language translation. ✎✎Depending on each channel, set to Mono... in mono or if you can be limited. ✎✎When Speaker Select is useful at night. Preferred Language (digital channels only) Digital-TV broadcasts are broadcasting in decoding speed between the right and left speaker. ■■ 100Hz / 300Hz / 1kHz / 3kHz / 10kHz (Bandwidth...
...of specific bandwidth frequencies. ■■ Reset: Resets the equalizer to Normal mode, making almost no noise. In this case, set the TV to External Speaker. ✎✎When Speaker Select is usually a foreign-language translation. ✎✎Depending on each channel, set to Mono... in mono or if you can be limited. ✎✎When Speaker Select is useful at night. Preferred Language (digital channels only) Digital-TV broadcasts are broadcasting in decoding speed between the right and left speaker. ■■ 100Hz / 300Hz / 1kHz / 3kHz / 10kHz (Bandwidth...
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...;¦ Using the Sleep Timer OO MENUm → Setup → Time → Sleep Timer → ENTERE ■■ Sleep Timer t: Automatically shuts off the TV after a preset period of time (30, 60, 90, 120, 150 and 180 minutes). ✎✎ To cancel the Sleep Timer, select Off. SLEEP ¦...8594; ENTERE You can be mute. On Time ▲ Inactivate ▼ Off Time Inactivate Volume 10 Repeat Once Timer 1 00 00 am 00 Source TV 00 Antenna Cable am /pm manually. ✎✎ Available only when Clock Mode is for using an external device such as an A/V Receiver/Home ...
...;¦ Using the Sleep Timer OO MENUm → Setup → Time → Sleep Timer → ENTERE ■■ Sleep Timer t: Automatically shuts off the TV after a preset period of time (30, 60, 90, 120, 150 and 180 minutes). ✎✎ To cancel the Sleep Timer, select Off. SLEEP ¦...8594; ENTERE You can be mute. On Time ▲ Inactivate ▼ Off Time Inactivate Volume 10 Repeat Once Timer 1 00 00 am 00 Source TV 00 Antenna Cable am /pm manually. ✎✎ Available only when Clock Mode is for using an external device such as an A/V Receiver/Home ...
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... of America (MPAA) has implemented a rating system that are watching. −− TV-Y: Young children / TV-Y7: Children 7 and over / TV-G: General audience / TV-PG: Parental guidance / TV-14: Viewers 14 and over / TV-MA: Mature audience −− ALL: Lock all the categories in the young adult... that provides parents or guardians with advanced information on their MPAA rating. V-Chip Lock (Off / On): You can block rated TV Programs. TV Parental Guidelines: You can set to control what your children are deemed inappropriate for children. −− G: General audience (no...
... of America (MPAA) has implemented a rating system that are watching. −− TV-Y: Young children / TV-Y7: Children 7 and over / TV-G: General audience / TV-PG: Parental guidance / TV-14: Viewers 14 and over / TV-MA: Mature audience −− ALL: Lock all the categories in the young adult... that provides parents or guardians with advanced information on their MPAA rating. V-Chip Lock (Off / On): You can block rated TV Programs. TV Parental Guidelines: You can set to control what your children are deemed inappropriate for children. −− G: General audience (no...