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1. N Do not plug cable upside down Be sure to check before plug in Warning 4 English LD550 ZA BN68 04313A indb 4 2012 02 23 m 1 51 36 Viewing the Control Panel 2 The product color and shape may vary depending on the model D O Y fel 34 D 2 7 Control Panel Speakers Power Press to turn the TV on and off Remote control sensor Aim the remote control towards this spot on the TV SOURCEG Toggles between all the available input sources In the on screen menu use this E button as you would use the ENTERE button on the remote control MENU Displays an on screen menu of your TV s features VOL Adjusts the volume In the on screen menu use the VOL buttons as you would ON use the lt and buttons on the remote control Vv CHA Changes the channels In the on screen menu use the w CH A buttons as you would use the Y and A buttons on the remote control Power Indicator Blinks and turns off when the power is on and lights up in standby mode Standby mode Do not leave your TV in standby mode for long periods of time when you are away on a holiday for example A small amount of electric power is still consumed even when the power button is turned off It is best to unplug the power cord English 5 LD550 ZA BN68 04313A indb 5 2012 02 23 m 1 51 36 Getting Started Turns the TV on and off Press to directly access to channels Press2. 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 amp When the signal is weak try other options until the best picture is displayed HDMI Black Level Low Normal Selects the black level on the screen to adjust the screen depth amp Available only in HDMI mode RGB signals E Film Mode Off Auto Sets the TV to automatically sense and process film signals from all sources and adjusts the picture for optimum quality amp Available in ATV DTV interlace AV COMPONENT 480i 1080i and HDMI 1080i Picture Reset Reset Picture Mode Cancel Resets your current picture mode to it s default settings E Reset Picture Mode Returns all picture values in the currently selected mode to the default settings English 1 5 gt 2012 02 23 M 1 51 44 Basic Features Bl Changing the Preset Sound Mode MENU I Sound gt Mode gt ENTERC Mode MH Standard Selects the normal sound mode Music Emphasizes music over voices A E Movie Provides the best sound for movies E Clear Voice Emphasizes voices over other sounds E Custom Recalls your customized sound settings D Adjusting sound settings MENU I gt Sound gt Equalizer gt ENTERC Equalizer Adjusts the sound mode E Mode Selects the sound mode among the predefined settings H Balance Ad
3. 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 amp Auto Power Off available only when the TV is turned on by the Timer The TV will be automatically turned off after 3 hours of being left idle to prevent overheating English 1 7 S9IN 894 9ISeg 0 2012 02 23 m 1 51 45 Basic Features D Locking Programs MENU II gt Setup gt V Chip gt ENTER C V Chip The V Chip feature automatically locks out programs that are deemed inappropriate for children The user must enter a PIN personal identification number before any of the V Chip restrictions are set up or changed amp NOTE V Chip is not available in HDMI or Component mode The default PIN number of a new TV set is 0 0 0 0 e Allow all Press to unlock all TV ratings Block all Press to lock all TV ratings E V Chip Lock Off On You can block rated TV Programs EH 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 Y7 Children 7 and over TV G General audience
4. Make sure the AC power cord is securely plugged into the wall outlet and the TV Make sure the wall outlet is working Try pressing the POWER button on the TV to make sure the problem is not the remote If the TV turns on refer to Remote control does not work below The TV turns off automatically Ensure the Sleep Timer is set to Off in the Setup menu P 17 UOIPEULIOJU JOYIO GO If your PC is connected to the TV check your PC power settings Make sure the AC power cord is plugged in securely to the wall outlet and the TV When watching TV from an antenna or cable connection the TV will turn off after 10 15 minutes if there is no signal There is no picture video Check cable connections remove and reconnect all cables connected to the TV and external devices Set your external device s Cable Sat Box DVD Blu ray etc video outputs to match the connections to the TV input For example if an external device s output is HDMI it should be connected to an HDMI input on the TV Make sure your connected devices are powered on Be sure to select the TV s correct source by pressing the SOURCE button on the remote control Reboot the connected device by reconnecting the device s power cable RF Cable Antenna Connection The TV is not receiving all channels Make sure the coaxial cable is connected securely Please try Auto Program to add available channels to the channel list go to MENU
5. Sun in Repeat you can enter the date you want 4 Press the ENTER button when done amp NOTE Only memorized channels can be reserved e Reserved programs will be displayed in the Programmed menu e When a digital channel is selected press the gt Next Program button to view the digital program If you select the TOOLS button on the next program you can set Timer Viewing directly MH Select All Select all the channels in the channel list E Deselect All Deselect all the selected channels _ You can only select Deselect All when one or more channels are selected E Auto Program Scans for a channel automatically and stores in the TV P 12 LD550 ZA BN68 04313A indb 13 O Programmed in Channel List You can view modify or delete a show you have reserved to watch 1 Press the ENTERC button to select Channel List 2 Press the and Y button to move the Programmed menu and press the TOOLS button sounjyeey 9ISeg g0 E Change Info Change a show you have reserved to watch E Cancel Schedules Cancel a show you have reserved to watch E information Display a show you have reserved to watch You can also change the reservation Information H Select All 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 ope
6. a cable or satellite box your TV may appear to be off because the cable or satellite box is not outputting a signal To test the signal output of your cable or satellite box press the guide or info button on the cable or satellite box remote control If the screen displays the guide or info data the problem is caused by the box Stand Assembly If you have any trouble to assemble the stand though you refer to Install the Stand mentioned at this manual visit www samsung com spsn then check 2011 Stand Assembly on Top 7 TV Troubleshooting Tips Cannot find channel Re run plug and play See page 7 for detail English 29 LD550 ZA BN68 04313A indb 29 gt 2012 02 23 m 1 52 03 Other Information Issues Solutions and Explanations Poor picture First of all please perform the Picture Test and confirm that your TV is properly displaying the test image go to MENU Support Self Diagnosis Picture Test P 20 If the test image is properly displayed the poor picture may be caused by the source or signal The TV image does not look as good as it did in the store If you have an analog cable satellite box upgrade to a digital set top box Use HDMI or Component cables to deliver HD high definition picture quality Cable Satellite subscribers Try HD stations from the channel line up Air Cable Antenna connection Try HD stations after performing Auto Program amp Many HD channels are
7. can select the desired caption mode The availability of captions depends on the program being broadcasted Default CC1 CCA Text1 Text4 analog channels only The Analog Caption function operates in either analog TV channel mode or when a signal is supplied from an external device to the TV Depending on the broadcasting signal the Analog Caption function may or may not work with digital channels Default Service1 Service6 CC1 CC4 Text1 Text4 digital channels only The Digital Captions function works with digital channels amp Service1 6 may not be available in digital caption mode depending on the broadcast 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 O to 7 The default is Style 0 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
8. connected to a cable box please try to reset it reconnect the AC cord and wait until the cable box reboots It may take up to 20 minutes Set output resolution of the cable box to 1080i or 720p Sound Problem First of all please perform the Sound Test to confirm that your TV audio is properly operating go to MENU Support Self Diagnosis Sound Test P 19 If the audio is OK the sound problem may caused by the source or signal There is no sound or the sound is too low at maximum volume Please check the volume of the device Cable Sat Box DVD Blu ray etc connected to your TV The picture is good but there is no sound f you are using an external device check the device s audio output option ex you may need to change your cable box s audio option to HDMI when you have a HDMI connected to your TV f you are using a DVI to HDMI cable a separate audio cable is required Reboot the connected device by reconnecting the device s power cable The speakers are making an inappropriate noise Check the cable connections Make sure a video cable is not connected to an audio input For Antenna or Cable connections check the signal information Low signal level may cause sound distortion Perform the Sound Test as explained above 30 English LD550 ZA BN68 04313A indb 30 2012 02 23 m 1 52 03 Issues Solutions and Explanations No Picture No Video The TV will not turn on
9. files 24 English LD550 ZA BN68 04313A indb 24 2012 02 23 m 1 51 53 Other Information Assembling the Guide Stand 32 inches or above When installing the TV onto a wall attach the Guide Stand as E A A T shown Use only the Guide Stand provided as an accessory The Guide Stand may differ depending on the model uo euuoyuj 194 O SO E Guide Stand Installing the Wall Mount Kit The wall mount kit sold separately allows you to mount the TV on the wall For detailed information on installing the wall mount see the instructions provided with the wall mount items Contact a technician for assistance when installing the wall mount bracket Samsung Electronics is not responsible for any damage to the product or injury to yourself or others if you elect to install the TV on your own Wall Mount Kit Specifications VESA The wall mount kit is not supplied but sold separately Install your wall mount on a solid wall perpendicular to the floor When attaching to other building materials please contact your nearest dealer If installed on a ceiling or slanted wall it may fall and result in severe personal injury amp NOTE Standard dimensions for wall mount kits are shown in the table below When purchasing our wall mount kit a detailed installation manual and all parts necessary for assembly are provided Do not use screws that do not comply with the VESA standard screw specifications Do not use s
10. recommend o 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 a stronger 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 amp Do not watch in 4 3 format for a long 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 1080i 1080p or Component 1080i 1080p signals are input amp NOTE After selecting Zoom1 Zoom2 or Wide Fit 1 Press the button to select Position 2 Press the ENTER C button 3 Press the A or Y button to move the picture up or down 4 Press the ENTER 4 button 5 Press the button to select Reset 6 Press the ENTER C button to reset the picture to its default position LD550 ZA BN68 04313A indb 15 HD High Definition 16 9 1080i 1080p 1920x1080 e 720p 1280x720 2 e Settings can be adjusted and stored for each o external device you have connected to an input on 2 the TV nl o Input Source Picture Size ATV AV 16 9 Zoom1 3 Component 480i 480p Zoom2 4 3 DTV 1080i 16 9 4 3 Wide Fit Component 1080i 1080p Screen Fit HDMI 720p 1080i 1080p E Digital Noise Filter Off Low Medium High
11. the TV because some parts can be somewhat hot Installation with a stand Installation with a wall mount 4inches AAA rs E 1 i i i 1 1 1 I 1 4inches 4inches 4inches 4inches GS i I 1 I Nu 1 1 Y 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 I 1 1 1 1 1 1 Y 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 4inches 1 1 1 AAA AA mt 2012 Samsung Electronics Co Ltd All rights reserved 2 English LD550 ZA BN68 04313A indb 2 2012 02 23 m 1 51 30 Contents Getting Started Advanced Features LIST OT FEAUUINCS E 4 e Meda Play ariadna 21 A sate e r EAE eA EARE 4 Connecting a USB Device 21 Viewing the Control Panel s src 5 Viewing the Remote Control cece 6 Connecting toan ial e Installing the Wall Mount wo eee eteeeeeteeneees 25 Plug amp Play Initial Setup 7 Securing the TV to the Wall z depending on the model cece 26 e Anti Theft Kensington LOCK 28 Connecting to an AV Device e Troubleshooting oo eee ee eens 29 Changing the Input SOUICE cccccncininrnninininncnonoss Storage and Maintenance 32 Specific ON citan nana cd 33 e Dimensions 34 How to Navigate Menus WADE O E 35 Channel Ment iscsdarisntaest ovina Seeing Channels Using Favorite Channels Memorizing channels Editing channels Other Features Picture Menu isso Changing the Preset Picture Mode 14 Adjusting picture settings 14 Changing the Picture Options 14 SOUNG MCN ations niece
12. upscaled from SD Standard Definition contents Adjust the Cable Sat box video output resolution to 1080i or 720p The picture is distorted macroblock error small block dots pixelization Compression of video contents may cause picture distortion especially in fast moving pictures such as sports and action movies Low signal level can cause picture distortion This is not a TV problem Mobile phones used close to the TV up to 3 3ft may cause noise in picture on analog and digital TV Color is wrong or missing If you re using Component connection make sure the component cables are connected to the correct jacks Incorrect or loose connections may cause color problems or a blank screen There is poor color or brightness Adjust the Picture options in the TV menu go to Picture mode Color Brightness Sharpness P 14 Adjust Energy Saving option in the TV menu go to MENU Setup Energy Saving P 20 Try resetting the picture to view the default picture setting go to MENU Picture Picture Reset P 15 There is a dotted line on the edge of the screen If the picture size is set to Screen Fit change it to 16 9 Change cable satellite box resolution The picture is black and white If you are using an AV composite input connect the video cable yellow to the Green jack of component input 1 on the TV When changing channels the picture freezes or is distorted or delayed If
13. your TV make sure you have used the AV Out jack on your video source e Try making sure you have connected to the correct jacks For example if you use the Component jacks labeled Pb Pr and Y to connect your TV and video source make sure you have connected the blue Pb jack on the video source to the blue Pb jack on the TV the red Pr jack on the source to the red Pr jack on the TV Screen Brightness If you find that the colors on your Samsung TV are correct but just a little too dark or bright there are some settings you should check before calling for a repair e Backlight Contrast Brightness Sharpness Color Tint and so on Go in to Picture on user Menu then try adjusting options mentioned above Trouble Powering On Before Turn on check red light on the right or left bottom of your TV Press power on button on TV or remote and it will blink about 5 times before turning on If you find that you are having trouble powering on your Samsung television there are a number of things to check before making a call to the service department e If you happen to be using the TV as a monitor and the stand by light only blinks for a few seconds when you press the power button your PC is in sleep mode To take your PC out of sleep mode press a key on your keyboard or move the mouse Then try turning your TV on If you re sure your power cord remote control and PC are functioning properly you may be having a cable issue If you have
14. 0 726 7864 In Canada 1 800 SAMSUNG 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 bottom etc on the screen Constant displaying of still pictures can cause ghosting of LCD screen which will affect image quality To reduce risk of this effect please follow below recommendations e Avoid displaying the same TV channel for long periods e Always try to display any image on full screen use TV set picture format menu for best possible match e Reduce brightness and contrast values to minimum required to achieve desired picture quality exceeded values may speed up the burnout process e Frequently use all TV features designed to reduce image retention and screen burnout refer to proper user manual section for details 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 may result in fire or a problem with the product due to an increase in the internal temperature of the product amp When using a stand or wall mount use parts provided by Samsung Electronics only If you use parts provided by another manufacturer it may result in a problem with the product or an injury due to the product falling amp The appearance may differ depending on the product amp Be careful when you contact
15. 3 4 5 6 7 3 LN40E550 38 1 34 9 19 7 18 3 23 0 24 7 3 8 8 1 LN46E550 43 4 40 1 22 6 24 4 26 0 28 8 3 0 10 2 E JACK PANEL DETAIL REAR VIEW rol ot 0 Unit inches Model name 4 2 3 4 5 LN40E550 13 0 2 4 45 28 2 7 8 78 LN46E550 15 8 3 3 3 6 31 5 15 7 15 7 NOTE All drawings are not necessarily to scale Some dimensions are subject to change without prior notice Refer to the dimensions prior to performing installation of your TV Not responsible for typographical or printed errors O 2011 Samsung Electronics America Inc 34 English LD550 ZA BN68 04313A indb 34 2012 02 23 m 1 52 05 A Antenna Auto Program B Balance C Cables Caption Clear Scrambled Channel Clear Voice Component Composite D DST Daylight Saving Time Dynamic Contrast E Energy Saving Equalizer LD550 ZA BN68 04313A indb 35 19 12 16 17 14 20 16 F Favorite Channel H HD HDMI L Language License M Media Play Melody MTS P Photo view Power Indicator 12 19 33 21 20 16 22 o a R o Remote Control 6 2 Reset Picture Mode 15 gt z S S 5 Screen Fit 15 Sleep Timer 17 Slide Show 22 Software Upgrade 20 Source List 10 SRS TruSurround HD 16 Standby mode 5 T Timer 17 V Volume 5 6 17 Ww Wall Mount 25 White Balance 14 Wide Fit 15 English 3 5 2012 02 23 m 1 52 05
16. 35 000 66 667 30 240 MAC 832 x 624 49 726 74 551 57 284 1152 x 870 68 681 75 062 100 000 640 x 480 31 469 59 940 25 175 640 x 480 37 861 72 809 31 500 640 x 480 37 500 75 000 31 500 800 x 600 37 879 60 317 40 000 800 x 600 48 077 72 188 50 000 800 x 600 46 875 75 000 49 500 1024 x 768 48 363 60 004 65 000 1024 x 768 56 476 70 069 75 000 1024 x 768 60 023 75 029 78 750 VESA DMT 1152 x 864 67 500 75 000 108 000 1280 x 720 45 000 60 000 74 250 1280 x 800 49 702 59 810 83 500 1280 x 1024 63 981 60 020 108 000 1280 x 1024 79 976 75 025 135 000 1366 x 768 47 712 59 790 85 500 1440 x 900 55 935 59 887 106 500 1600 x 900RB 60 000 60 000 108 000 1680 x 1050 65 290 59 954 146 250 1920 x 1080 67 500 60 000 148 500 amp NOTE For HDMI DVI cable connection you must use the HDMI IN 1 DVI jack The interlace mode is not supported The set might operate abnormally if a non standard video format is selected e PC D Sub input is not supported e If an HDMI to DVI cable is connected to the HDMI IN 1 DVI port the audio does not work SERVICE SERVICE LD550 ZA BN68 04313A indb 9 Connector for service only English 9 2012 02 23 1 1 51 42 Connections Source List MENU I gt Input gt Source List gt ENTER C Use to select TV or an external input sources such as a DVD Blu ray player cable box ST
17. B satellite SOURCE receiver E TV AV Component HDMI1 DVI HDMI2 amp You can only choose external devices that are connected to the TV In the Source List connected inputs will be highlighted amp PC D Sub input is not supported If you want to connect PC to the TV use HDMI1 DVI input 5 You can use the Edit Name and Information when you press the TOOLS button in the Source List Information You can see detailed information about the connected external device Edit Name MENU MM Input gt Edit Name gt ENTER 4 E VCR DVD Cable STB Satellite STB PVR STB AV Receiver Game Camcorder PC DVI PC DVI TV IPTV Blu ray HD DVD DMA Name the device connected to the input jacks to make your input source selection easier When connecting a PC to the HDMI IN 1 DVI port with HDMI cable you should set the TV to PC mode under Edit Name amp When connecting a PC to the HDMI IN 1 DVI port with HDMI to DVI cable you should set the TV to DVI PC mode under Edit Name amp When connecting an AV devices to the HDMI IN 1 DVI port with HDMI to DVI cable you should set the TV to DVI mode under Edit Name 10 English LD550 ZA BN68 04313A indb 10 2012 02 23 0 1 51 42 Basic Features Before using the TV follow the steps below to learn how to navigate the menu and select and adjust different functions MEDIA MENU o m HEN O 4 DAS MENU
18. Channel Auto Program then select Auto and make sure the correct Cable TV signal type is set in the menu There are 3 options STD HRC and IRC P 12 Verify the Antenna is positioned correctly No Caption on digital channels Check Caption Setup menu Try changing Caption Mode Service 1 to CC1 P 19 Some channels may not have caption data The picture is distorted macroblock error small block dots pixelization Compression of video contents may cause picture distortion Especially on fast moving pictures such as sports and action movies A low signal can cause picture distortion This is not a TV problem Others Purple green rolling horizontal bars and buzzing noise from the TV speakers with Component cable connection Remove the left and right audio connections from the set top box If the buzzing stops this indicates that the set top box has a grounding issue Replace the Component video cables with an HDMI connection The picture will not display in full screen HD channels will have black bars on either side of the screen when displaying upscaled SD 4 3 contents Black bars on the Top amp Bottom will be shown on movies that have aspect ratios different from your TV Adjust picture size option on your external device or TV to full screen The remote control does not work Replace the remote control batteries with correct polarity Clean the transmission window located on the to
19. Contact SAMSUNG WORLDWIDE If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center Comuniquese con SAMSUNG WORLDWIDE Si desea formular alguna pregunta o comentario en relaci n con los productos de Samsung comun quese con el centro de atenci n al cliente de SAMSUNG Country Customer Care Center amp Web Site Address CANADA 1 800 SAMSUNG 726 7864 www samsung com Samsung Electronics Canada Inc Customer Service 55 Standish Court Mississauga Ontario L5R 4B2 Canada Samsung Electronique Canada Inc Service la Client le 55 Standish Court Mississauga Ontario L5R 4B2 Canada U S A 1 800 SAMSUNG 726 7864 www samsung com Samsung Electronics America Inc 85 Challenger Road Ridgefield Park NJ 07660 2112 LD550 ZA BN68 04313A indb 1 BN68 04313A 00 SERIES 9530 LCD IV user manual imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product To receive more complete service please register your product at www samsung com register Model Serial No Af you have any questions please call us at 1 800 SAMSUNG 1 800 726 7864 for assistance 2012 02 23 m 1 51 30 e 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 Im
20. English You can block TV programs depending on their Anglophone Canadian C Programming intended for children under age 8 C8 Programming generally considered acceptable for children 8 years 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 amp The V Chip will automatically block any category that deals with more sensitive material For example if you block the G category then PG 14 and 18 will automatically be blocked Canadian French You can block TV programs depending on their French Canadian rating G General 8 ans Programming generally considered acceptable for children 8 years 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 deals with more sensitive material For example if you block the 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 amp NOTE If information is not downloaded from the broadcasting station the Downloadable U S Rati
21. PAUSE button on the remote control while music is playing g When pressing the STOP button on the remote control the music stops English 23 LD550 ZA BN68 04313A indb 23 2012 02 23 m 1 51 51 Advanced Features Setup Using the Setup Menu E Slide Show Speed Select to control the slide show speed You can select Fast Normal or Slow A P Slide Show Speed Fast E Background Music Select to determine whether to play an MP3 file En during a slide show You can select Music On or Music Off E Background Music Setting While a slide show is in progress use Belo A the Background Music Setting to select a music file to listen to Select an MP3 file as the background music Screen Saver 2 hours Safe Remove E Repeat Music Select to determine whether to repeat playing the music when all MP3 files in the current folder have been played Move EH Enter 5 Return E Screen Saver Select to set the waiting time before the screen saver appears The screensaver will appear when no button is pressed for 2 hours 4 hours 8 hours 10 hours or Off E Safe Remove You can remove the device safely from the TV Playing the selected photos music files e Press the Yellow button e Repeat the above operation to select desired photos music files amp Selected photos or files are marked with the symbol y To cancel a selection press the Yellow button again e Press the ENTERC button to play the selected photos or
22. 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 dealing with more sensitive material For example if you block the TV Y category then TV Y7 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 similarly So if you block the L sub rating in TV PG then the L sub ratings in TV 14 and TV MA will automatically be blocked MPAA Rating You can block movies depending on their MPAA rating The Motion Picture Association of America MPAA has implemented a rating system that provides parents or guardians with advanced 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 deals with more sensitive material For example if you block the PG 13 category then R NC 17 and X will automatically be blocked 18 English LD550 ZA BN68 04313A indb 18 Canadian
23. ack Tone Off gt Dynamic Contrast Medium Gamma 0 Color Space Native White Balance Flesh Tone 0 Edge Enhancement On Move Enter 9 Return E Black Tone Off Dark Darker Darkest Select the black level to adjust the screen depth E Dynamic Contrast Off Low Medium High Adjust the screen contrast E Gamma Adjust the primary color intensity H Color Space Auto Native Adjust the range of colors available to create the image MH White Balance Adjust the color temperature for a more 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 E Flesh Tone Emphasize pink flesh tone E Edge Enhancement Off On Emphasize object boundaries 2012 02 23 0 1 51 44 Picture Options MENU I gt Picture Picture Options gt ENTERC Color Tone Normal gt Size 16 9 Digital Noise Filter Auto HDMI Black Level Normal Film Mode Off Move Enter Return Color Tone Cool Normal Warm1 Warm2 amp Warm or Warm2 will be activated when the picture mode is Movie Y 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 as P SIZE well However we highly
24. and Flashing Return to Default This option sets each Size Font Style Foreground Color Background Color Foreground Opacity and Background Opacity to its default English 19 2012 02 23 m 1 51 45 Basic Features amp NOTE e Digital Caption Options are available only when Default and Servicel Service6 can be selected in Caption Mode The availability of captions depends on the program being broadcasted e 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 Melody Off Low Medium High Set so that a melody plays when the TV is turned on or off amp NOTE 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 Low Medium High Auto Adjust the brightness of the TV in order to reduce power consumption When watching TV at night set the Energy Saving to High to reduce eye fatigue as well as power consumption Support Menu MENU II gt Support gt ENTER CY Self Diagnosis Pictur
25. begin memorizing the available channels you must specify the type of signal source that is connected to the TV i e an Air or a Cable system Auto Program Air Air antenna signal E Cable Cable antenna signal E Auto Air and Cable antenna amp 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 1 2 English LD550 ZA BN68 04313A indb 12 How to Stop Auto Programming 1 Press the ENTERC button 2 A message will ask Stop Auto Program Select Yes by pressing the lt or button 3 Press the ENTER 4 button E Editing channels MENU M gt Channel gt Channel List ENTER Channel Name Edit 1 Select a channel and press the TOOLS button 2 Edit the channel name using the Channel Name Edit menu E Channel Name Edit analog channels only Assign your own channel name fi Other Features MENU M gt Channel gt ENTER CS 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 t
26. bel attached to the product amp Typical power consumption is measured according to Energy Star Program requirements for televisions SY Dispose unwanted electronics through an approved recycler To find the nearest recycling location go to our website www samsung com recyclingdirect or call 877 278 0799 i License S Ss TruSurround HD SRS and symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs Inc TruSurround HD technology TruSurround HD is incorporated under license from SRS Labs Inc OQ DOLBY Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are DIGITAL trademarks of Dolby Laboratories J mil The terms HDMI and HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries Open Source License Notice Open source used in this product can be found on the following webpage http opensource samsung com Open source License Notice is written only English English 33 LD550 ZA BN68 04313A indb 33 gt 2012 02 23 1 1 52 04 Other Information a OOOO O E FRONT VIEW SIDE VIEW O 0 gt lt gt A rt N lt 0 gt 5 v Se ok O gt l 0 gt Unit inches Model name 1 2
27. button Displays the main on screen menu ENTER C Direction button Move the cursor and select an item Confirm the setting O 27 RETURN button Returns to the previous menu O EXIT button Exits the on screen menu How to Operate the OSD On Screen Display The access step may differ depending on the selected menu The main menu options appear on the screen Picture Sound Channel Setup Input Application Support 1 MENU mm 2 A V Select an icon with the A or Y button 3 ENTER 4 Press ENTER 4 to access the sub menu 4 A V Select the desired submenu with the A or Y button 5 lt gt Adjust the value of an item with the lt or gt button The adjustment in the OSD may differ depending on the selected menu 6 ENTER 4 Press ENTER C4 to confirm the selection 7 EXIT Press EXIT LD550 ZA BN68 04313A indb 11 Channel Menu fl Seeing Channels Channel List MENU IM gt Channel Channel List gt ENTER C Add delete or set Favorite channels and use CH LIST the program guide for digital broadcasts Select a channel in the All Channels Added Channels Favorite or Programmed screen by pressing the A Y buttons and pressing the ENTER C button Then you can watch the selected channel sj9uueyo peppy 9 1 y TVH9 10 Air 10 1 y TV 10 11 1 y TV 11 Air E Zoom mSelect 4 Tools Next Program m Y All Channels Shows all currently available channels a A
28. buttons on the remote control Time Zone Select your time zone amp This function is only available when the Clock Mode is set to Auto DST Daylight Saving Time Off On Auto Switches the Daylight Saving Time function on or off amp This function is only available when the Clock Mode is set to Auto i Using the Sleep Timer MENU MI gt Setup gt Time gt Sleep Timer gt ENTER E Sleep Timer Automatically shuts off the TV after a preset period of time 30 60 90 120 150 and 180 minutes amp To cancel the Sleep Timer select Off LD550 ZA BN68 04313A indb 17 D Setting the On Off Timer MENU II gt Setup Time gt Timer 1 gt ENTER E Timer 1 Timer 2 Timer 3 Three different on off timer settings can be made You must set the clock first On Time y 12 00 am Inactivate Vv Off Time 12 00 am Inactivate Volume Contents 10 TV Air 3 Repeat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Once BHESEHE E 4 Move Adjust C Enter Return On Time Off Time Set the hour minute am pm and activate inactivate To activate the timer with the setting you have chosen set to Activate Volume Set the desired volume level Contents When the On Time is activated you can turn on a specific 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 Show selected antenna
29. crews that are longer than the standard dimension or do not comply with the VESA standard screw specifications Screws that are too long may cause damage to the inside of the TV set For wall mounts that do not comply with the VESA standard screw specifications the length of the screws may differ depending on the wall mount specifications Do not fasten the screws too strongly this may damage the product or cause the product to fall leading to personal injury Samsung is not liable for these kinds of accidents Samsung is not liable for product damage or personal injury when a non VESA or non specified wall mount is used or the consumer fails to follow the product installation instructions Do not mount the TV at more than a 15 degree tilt e Always use two people to mount the TV to a wall Product Family inches VESA Spec A B Standard Screw Quantity 19 22 75 X75 M4 26 200 X 100 LCD TV 4 32 40 200 X 200 M6 46 400 X 400 M8 Do not install your Wall Mount Kit while your TV is turned on It may result in personal injury due to electric shock English 25 LD550 ZA BN68 04313A indb 25 2012 02 23 m 1 51 54 Other Information Securing the TV to the Wall depending on the model Caution Pulling pushing or climbing on the TV may cause the TV to fall In particular ensure your children do not hang over or destabilize the TV Doing so may cause the TV to tip over causing s
30. dded Channels Shows all added channels m Favorite Shows all favorite channels Programmed Shows all currently reserved programs amp Using the color buttons with the Channel List Green Zoom Enlarges or shrinks a channel 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 4 Tools Displays the Channel List option menu The Options menus may differ depending on the situation Channel Status Display Icons Icons Operations Y A channel selected Y A channel set as a Favorite A reserved program A program currently being broadcast English 1 1 sounjyeoy olsegq 0 2012 02 23 M 1 51 43 Basic Features i Using Favorite Channels MENU M gt Channel gt Channel List gt ENTER C Y Add to Favorite Delete from Favorite FAV CH Set channels you watch frequently as Favorites 1 Select a channel and press the TOOLS button 2 Add or delete a channel using the Add to Favorite or Delete from Favorite menu respectively 6 Air y TV H6 Delete Air Add to Favorite Ai Timer Viewing ir Select All Da Auto Program ir y TV 10 sjauueyd peppy y TV 11 a Memorizing channels MENU I gt Channel gt ENTER Antenna Air Cable Before your television can
31. e 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 TV Contact Samsung s Call Center for assistance 1 800 SAMSUNG No If the test pattern is properly displayed select No There may be a problem with your external equipment Please check your connections If the problem persists refer to the external device s user manual 20 English LD550 ZA BN68 04313A indb 20 E Sound Test Use the built in melody sound to check for sound problems 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 TV Contact Samsung s Call Center for assistance 1 800 SAMSUNG No If you can hear sound from the speakers select No There may be a problem with your external equipment Please check your connections If the problem persists refer to the external device s user manual E 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 Software Upgrade Software Upgrade can be TV Rear Panel performed by downloading the latest firmware from samsung com to a USB memory device USB Drive q ll HD Connection Guide Refer to this information when connecting exte
32. 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 Sound Reset Reset All Reset Sound Mode Cancel E Reset All Resets all sound settings to the factory defaults H Reset Sound Mode Returns all sound values in the currently selected mode to the default settings 2012 02 23 m 1 51 45 E Setting the Time MENU I gt Setup gt Time gt ENTERC Time amp The current time will appear every time you press the INFO button H Clock Setting the clock is for using various timer features of the TV amp 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 amp The antenna must be connected in order to set the time automatically Manual Set the current time manually Y Depending 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 set the Month Day Year Hour and Minute directly by pressing the number
33. erious injuries or death Follow all safety precautions provided in the included Safety Flyer with your TV For added stability and safety you can purchase and install the anti fall device as described below Parts included in the Kit PDP LED LCD 46 LCD 82 40 inches UN C9000 LED LCD inches or larger models only model only Plastic Cover only Installing the TV Holder Read these instructions through once before you start Remove the screw attached to the back of your TV and then connect the TV Holder to the TV with the screw included in the TV Holder Kit O O or that is designated for your TV amp Make sure to use only the appropriate supplied screw If you use a different screw you can damage your TV N PDP LED LCD LCD 46 inches or larger 32 40 inches models only UN C9000 LED LCD model only Plastic Cover only 26 English LD550 ZA BN68 04313A indb 26 2012 02 23 m 1 51 59 3 Firmly fasten the screw you provided size M4xL20 or similar to the wall or cabinet where the TV is to be installed amp Ifyou fasten the screw to the wall we recommend you drive the screw into a stud If that is not possible use a molly to anchor the screw 4 Tie the TV Holder cord to the screw fastened to the wall or cabinet so that the TV is fixed See the illustrations below Install the TV close to the wall so that it does not fall When attaching the TV Holder cord
34. es or a file press the INFO button to display the Music menus Press the ENTER EX button to select Play Play Selected Files Coe ont Youre insti Repeat Music Delete Selected File Delete Delete All or Deselect All pa 2 Press the A or Y button to move to an icon then press the Repeal Musio 7 z S ENTER C button Delete i Pressing the ENTER C button over a musical note icon immediately Delete All plays the music file i Pressing the ENTER button over a folder icon shows the music C Option C Play 9 Retum files included in the folder Play Select to play MP3 files 3 This menu only shows files with the MP3 file extension Files with other file extensions are not displayed even if they are saved on the same USB device amp To adjust the music volume press the VOL button on the remote control To mute the sound press the ak MUTE button on the remote control MH Repeat Music On Off Select to repeatedly play MP3 files in the current folder Playing Music e Only displays files with the MP3 file extension Other file extensions are not displayed even if they are saved on the same USB device e If the sound is strange when playing MP3 files adjust the Equalizer and SRS TruSurround HD in the Sound menu An over modulated MP3 file may cause a sound problem e Music function information icons N Repeat Mode is On META Repeat Mode is Off g When pressing the PLAY
35. fully using the cloth provided or a soft cloth to prevent scratches Do not spray water directly onto the product Any liquid Clean the product with a soft cloth dampened with in a that goes into the product may cause a failure fire or small amount of water Do not use a flammable liquid e g electric shock benzene thinners or a cleaning agent 3 2 English LD550 ZA BN68 04313A indb 32 2012 02 23 m 1 52 03 Specifications 2 Environmental Considerations Q Operating Temperature 50 F to 104 F 10 C to 40 C a Operating Humidity 10 to 80 non condensing pas Storage Temperature 4 F to 113 F 20 C to 45 C 3 Storage Humidity 5 to 95 non condensing Q Model Name LN40E550 LN46E550 Ff Display Resolution 1920X1080 S Screen Size 40 Class 46 Class Diagonal 40 0 measured diagonally 45 9 measured diagonally Sound Output 10WX2 Dimensions WxDxH Body 38 1 X 3 8 X 23 0 inches 43 4 X 3 0 X 26 0 inches 970 0 X 98 1 X 586 6 mm 1102 4 X 78 7 X 662 0 mm With stand 38 1 X 8 1 X 24 7 inches 43 4 X 10 2 X 28 8 inches 970 0 X 206 9 X629 1 mm 1102 4 X 260 1 X 733 2 mm Weight Without Stand 25 5 lbs 11 6 kg 39 0 Ibs 17 7 kg With Stand 29 2 Ibs 13 25 kg 47 3 lbs 21 5 kg 3 Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice This device is a Class B digital apparatus For information about power supply and more about power consumption refer to the la
36. he ENTER 4 button to select Stop 2 Press the button to select Yes 3 Press the ENTER 4 button This function is only available in Cable mode 2012 02 23 1 1 51 44 Channel List MENU MI gt Channel gt Channel List gt ENTER C Channel List Option Menu Set each channel using the Channel List menu options Add Delete Timer Viewing Select All Deselect All Auto Program Option menu items may differ depending on the channel status 1 Select a channel and press the TOOLS button 2 Select a function and change its settings E Add Delete Delete or add a channel to display the channels you want amp NOTE All deleted channels will be shown on the All Channels menu Agray colored channel indicates the channel has been deleted e The Add menu only appears for deleted channels Delete a channel from the Added Channels or Favorite menu in the same manner E 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 4 gt A Y buttons to select the desired channel in Channel List 2 Press the TOOLS button then select Timer Viewing 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 amp Ifyou selected Once Everyday Every Week Mon Fri Mon Tue Wed Thu or Sat
37. he model 2012 02 23 m 1 51 37 Connecting to an Antenna 2 When the TV is initially powered on basic settings proceed automatically o amp Connecting the power cord and antenna amp When you move or swivel the TV with Antenna cable tightly connected there is high risk antenna jack on TV will be broken off Q 5 amp The position of power input port may differ depending on the model a TV Rear Panel m VHF UHF Antenna Cable A 4 taa a or Plug amp Play Initial Setup When the TV is initially powered on a sequence of on screen prompts will assist in configuring basic POWER settings Press the POWER button Plug amp Play is available only when the Input source is set to TV 1 Selecting a language Press the A or Y button then press the ENTER C button Select the desired OSD On Screen Display language 2 Selecting Store Demo Press the or button then press the ENTER button or Home Use e Select the Home Use mode Store Demo Mode is for retail environments e To return the unit s settings from Store Demo to Home Use standard Press the volume button on the TV When you see the volume in the OSD press and hold MENU for 5 sec Selecting an antenna Press the A or Y button then press the ENTER C button Select Air Cable or Auto 83 In Cable mode you can select the correct signal source among STD HRC and IRC by pressing the A Y lt or gt button then press the ENTER C button Select
38. ing a channel The channel search will start automatically For more information refer to Channel Auto Program P 12 amp Press the ENTER Y button at any time to interrupt the memorization process Setting the Clock Set the Clock Mode automatically or manually Mode 83 If you select the Auto set the daylight saving time Select the time zone where you live Viewing the HD The connection method for the best HD screen quality is displayed Connection Guide Enjoy your TV Press the ENTER C button NO O A O If You Want to Reset This Feature MENU MI gt Setup gt Plug amp Play gt ENTER CY Language English Time Game Mode Off V Chip Caption Melody Medium English 7 LD550 ZA BN68 04313A indb 7 2012 02 23 m 1 51 38 Connections Using an HDMI cable or HDMI to 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 STB Set Top Box satellite receiver BD DVD player HD cable sat box TV Rear 3 HDMI IN 1 DVI 2 e 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 e The picture may not display nor
39. ion and use as well as burned in images are not covered by your Samsung limited warranty SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS NORTH AMERICAN LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT Subject to the requirements conditions exclusions and limitations of the original Limited Warranty supplied with Samsung Electronics 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 in the United States for the warranty period originally specified and to the Original Purchaser only The above described warranty repairs must be performed by a SAMSUNG Authorized Service Center Along with this Statement the Original Limited Warranty Statement and a dated 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 material or workmanship and only those encountered in normal use of the product Excluded but not limited to are any originally specified provisions for in home or on site services minimum or maximum repair times exchanges or replacements accessories options upgrades or consumables For the location of a SAMSUNG Authorized Service Center please call toll free Inthe United States 1 800 SAMSUNG 1 80
40. justs the balance between the right and left speaker HM 100Hz 300Hz 1KHz 3KHz 10KHz Bandwidth Adjustment Adjusts the level of specific bandwidth frequencies E Reset Resets the equalizer to its default settings E Sound Settings MENU I gt Sound gt ENTERC SRS TruSurround HD Off On SRS TruSurround HD is a patented SRS technology that solves the problem of playing 5 1 multichannel content over two speakers TruSurround delivers a compelling virtual surround sound experience through any two speaker playback system including internal television speakers lt is fully compatible with all multichannel formats 16 English LD550 ZA BN68 04313A indb 16 Preferred Language 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 amp You can only select a language among the ones being broadcasted Multi Track Sound MTS analog channels only E Mono Choose for channels that are broadcasting in mono or if you are having difficulty receiving a stereo signal Ml Stereo Choose for channels that are broadcasting in stereo E SAP Choose to listen to the Separate Audio Program which is usually a foreign language translation amp Depending on the particular program being broadcast you can listen to Mono Stereo or SAP Auto Volume Off On Because
41. k These are general instructions For exact instructions see the User lt Optional gt manual supplied with the locking device The locking device has to be purchased separately 3 The location of the Kensington slot may be different depending on the TV model 28 English LD550 ZA BN68 04313A indb 28 2012 02 23 m 1 52 03 e Troubleshooting Ifthe TV seems to have a problem first review this list of possible problems and solution Also review the Troubleshooting Section in the e Manual If none of the troubleshooting tips apply visit www samsung com support or call Samsung customer Service at 1 800 SAMSUNG 1 800 726 7864 Q F Issues Solutions and Explanations Y Flickering and Dimming If your Samsung Television is flickering or dimming sporadically you may need to El fo disable some of its energy efficient features like the Energy Saving feature If you follow 3 below step with your remote you can turn these features off or on R Di Energy saving User Menu gt Setup gt Energy Saving S Component Connections If you find that the color on your Samsung television s screen is not correct or black Screen Color and White first run a Self Diagnosis on the TV to make sure there are no device issues e Self Diagnosis User Menu Support Self Diagnosis Picture Test If the test is ok try making sure e Your connections are all consistent For example if you ve used the AV In jack on
42. ll Deselect All 2 Press the A or Y button to select Start Slide Show then press the ENTER 4 button During the slide show files are displayed in order from the currently shown file amp MP3 files can be automatically played during the Slide Show if the Default Background Music is set to On To enable this i function MP3 files and other photo files must be located in the EB Select sr Move I Option _C Play _ 5 Return same folder on the USB Memory Device amp Press the INFO button during the slide show to set the following options Slide Show Speed Background Music Background Music Setting List Press the Aor Y button to select the option then press the ENTERC button After setting the option press the ENTER button to make a change Press the INFO button during the photo view to set the following options Start Slide Show Zoom Rotate List Press the Aor Y button to select the option then press the ENTERC button After setting the option press the ENTER 4 button to make a change 2 2 English LD550 ZA BN68 04313A indb 22 gt 2012 02 23 1 1 51 49 gt Move to the previous folder stage icon Music ES Using th i gt g the MP3 List 2 TT o ee H 3 Folder icon o Music T T dd Music list icon TEE 7MB S b j a amp The selected file is displayed on the top with its playing time Y Ve vo Photo Music Setup 4 Move Enter 5 Return 1 To select all fil
43. mally if at all or the audio may not work if an external device that uses an older version of HDMI mode is connected to the TV If such a problem occurs ask the manufacturer of the external device about the HDMI version ana if out of date request an upgrade Be sure to purchase a certified HDMI cable Otherwise the picture may not display or a connection error may occur If an HDMI to DVI cable is connected to the HDMI IN 1 DVI port the audio does not work Using a Component Cable up to 1080p Using an Audio Video Cable 480i only Available devices DVD Blu ray player cable box STB satellite receiver VCR TV Rear COMPONENT AV IN When connecting to AV IN the color of the AV IN Y VIDEO jack Green does not match the color of the video cable Yellow amp For better picture quality the Component connection is recommended over the A V connection L A Yelow Red White Red Blue Green l l U U COMPONENT OUT EE SEE espe AUDIO OUT a RN LO R AUDIO L 8 English LD550 ZA BN68 04313A indb 8 2012 02 23 0 1 51 41 Display Modes HDMI DVI Input Optimal resolution is 1920x1080060Hz o Mode Resolution id oe eae Vertical Frequency Hz PA a Ee Sync Polarity H V 640 x 350 31 469 70 086 25 175 2 EN 720 x 400 31 469 70 087 28 322 3 640 x 480
44. ng menu is deactivated Parental restriction information is automatically downloaded while watching DTV channels It may take several seconds e 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 U S Rating change depending on the downloaded information Even if you set the on screen display to another language the Downloadable U S Rating menu will appear in English only The rating will automatically block certain categories that deal with more sensitive material The rating titles For example Humor Level etc and TV ratings For example DH MH H etc may differ depending on the broadcasting station 2012 02 23 m 1 51 45 E Change PIN The Change PIN screen will appear Choose any 4 digits for your PIN and enter it in the Enter New PIN Re enter the same 4 digits in the Confirm New PIN When the Confirm screen appears press the OK button Your PIN has been memorized How to watch a restricted channel If the TV is tuned to a restricted 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 amp If you forget the PIN pre
45. oto Music Setup then press the ENTER C button 4 gt Move CC Enter 5 Return A tt might not work properly with unlicensed multimedia files 3 Need to Know List before using Media Play USB Only alphanumeric characters must be used as a folder name or file name photo music The file system only supports FAT16 32 The NTFS file system is not supported Certain types of USB Digital camera and audio devices may not be compatible with this TV Media Play only supports USB Mass Storage Class MSC devices MSC is a Mass Storage Class Bulk Only Transport device Examples of MSC are Thumb drives and Flash Card Readers Devices should be connected directly to the TV s USB port USB HDD is not supported e Before connecting your device to the TV please back up your files to prevent them from damage or loss of data SAMSUNG is not responsible for any data file damage or data loss Please connect directly to the USB port of your TV If you are using a separate cable connection there may be a USB Compatibility problem Only MP3 and JPEG file formats are supported The Media Play USB mp3 format only supports music files with a high sampling frequency 32 kHz 44 1 kHz or 48 kHz We recommend the sequential jpeg format Do not disconnect the USB device while it is loading English 2 1 LD550 ZA BN68 04313A indb 21 2012 02 23 1 1 51 49 Advanced Features e MSC supports MP3 and JPEG files and the PTP device s
46. p of the remote Try pointing the remote directly at the TV from 5 6 feet away LD550 ZA BN68 04313A indb 31 English 3 1 2012 02 23 m 1 52 03 Other Information Issues Solutions and Explanations Others The cable set top box remote control e Program the Cable Sat remote control to operate the TV Refer to the Cable Sat user manual does not turn the TV on or off or adjust for SAMSUNG TV code the volume Mode Not Supported message e Check the supported resolution of the TV and adjust the external device s output resolution accordingly Refer to resolution settings in this manual Caption on TV menu is greyed out e Caption can not be selected in the TV menu when connected via HDMI or Component e Caption must be activated on the external device There is a plastic smell from the TV e This smell is normal and will dissipate over time e This function is only available with digital channels with an Antenna RF Coax connection Air or Cable P 20 TV Signal Strength is unavailable in the Self Diagnosis Test menu TV is tilted to the right or left side e Remove the stand base from the TV and reassemble Channel menu is grey out unavailable e Channel menu is only available when the TV source is selected Antenna or Cable or every time the TV is turned off Please change from Store Demo mode to Home Use mode in the Plug amp Play procedure Press the SOURCE b
47. portant Warranty Information Regarding Television Format Viewing See the warranty card for more information on warranty terms Wide screen format LCD 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 LCD Displays that leave subtle but permanent burned in ghost images in the LCD picture To avoid this vary the programming and images and primarily display full screen moving images not stationary patterns or dark bars On LCD 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 LCD aging as a result of format select
48. ration If the signal is weak or distorted fine tune the channel manually e Select Fine Tune in the Channel menu 4 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 5 To reset the fine tuning select Reset English 13 2012 02 23 0 1 51 44 Basic Features fi Changing the Preset Picture Mode MENU I gt Picture gt Mode gt ENTER Mode Select your preferred picture type E Dynamic Suitable for a bright room E Standard Suitable for a normal environment E Movie Suitable for watching movies in a dark room i Adjusting picture settings MENU II gt Picture gt ENTER Backlight Contrast Brightness Sharpness Color Tint G R Your television has several setting options for picture quality control amp NOTE e When you make changes to Backlight Contrast Brightness Sharpness Color or Tint G R the OSD will be adjusted accordingly e Settings can be adjusted and stored for each external device connected to the TV e Lowering picture brightness reduces power consumption 14 English LD550 ZA BN68 04313A indb 14 D Changing the Picture Options Advanced Settings MENU I gt Picture Advanced Settings gt ENTER 4 available in Standard Movie mode Compared to previous models new Samsung TVs have a more precise picture Advanced Settings Bl
49. rnal devices to the TV Contact Samsung View this information when your TV 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 2012 02 23 1 1 51 46 Advanced Features Media Play Enjoy photos and or music files saved on a USB MEDIA P Mass Storage Class MSC device MENU I gt Application gt Media Play USB gt ENTERA sounjes4j psdueApy 0 C Enter i Exit Connecting a USB Device TV Rear Panel 1 Turn on your TV 2 Connect a USB device containing photo and or music files to the USB jack on the rear of the TV 3 When the Application selection screen is displayed press the gt button to select Media Play USB then press the ENTER button USB Drive Using the Media Play Menu Viewing a Photo or Slide Show 1 Press the MENU button Press the A or Y button to select Application then press the ENTER C button 2 Press the A or Y button to select Media Play USB then press the ENTER button 3 Press the A or Y button to select the corresponding USB Memory Device then press the ENTER C button Photo SUM 307 2MB 973 7MB de amp The Media Play menu differs depending on the USB Memory Ve Device connected to TV Setup amp Some devices may not be supported due to compatibility problems 4 Press the lt or button to select an icon Ph
50. s aint 16 Changing the Preset Sound Mode 16 En Adjusting sound settings 16 D Sound Settings 16 D e 17 as Setting the Time 17 Using the Sleep Timer 17 Setting the On Off Timer 17 Locking Programs 18 Other Features 19 SUPPOR Mecca rss 20 Check the Symbol Y This function can be used by pressing Note Step by step guide the TOOLS button on the remote Important information Informs you how to access control the menu English 3 LD550 ZA BN68 04313A indb 3 2012 02 23 m 1 51 31 Getting Started E Excellent Digital Interface amp Networking With a built in HD digital tuner nonsubscription HD broadcasts can be viewed without a cable box STB Set Top Box satellite receiver Media Play Allows you to play music files and pictures saved on a USB 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 TV If any items are missing contact your dealer amp The items colors and shapes may vary depending on the models H Remote Control BN59 01006A amp Batteries AAA x 2 H Cleaning Cloth BN63 01798B MH Warranty Card Safety Guide Quick Setup Guide E Power Cord H Owner s Instructions Input Cables Sold Separately gt q a lt p Dd HDMI HDMI DVI Component Composite AV Coaxial RF 3 Check the cable before plug in Cable Ports OHHHHAHHHH HDMI
51. ss the remote control buttons in the following sequence which resets the pin to 0 0 0 0 POWER off gt MUTE gt 8 gt 2 4 POWER on E Other Features MENU I gt Setup gt ENTER Language Set the menu language 1 Select Language and press the ENTER C button 2 Choose desired language and press the ENTERC button amp Choose between English Espa ol and Francais Game Mode Off On When connecting to a game console such as PlayStation or Xbox M you can enjoy a more realistic gaming experience by selecting the game menu amp NOTE e Precautions and limitations for game mode To disconnect the game console and connect another external device set Game Mode to Off in the setup menu If you display the TV menu in Game Mode the screen shakes slightly Game Mode is not available when the input source is set to TV After connecting the game console set Game Mode to On Unfortunately you may notice reduced picture quality If Game Mode is On Picture mode is set to Standard and Sound mode is set to Custom Equalizer is not available LD550 ZA BN68 04313A indb 19 Caption 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 does not work in Component or HDMI modes sounjyeoy 9ISeg 0 Caption Mode You
52. 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 6 English LD550 ZA BN68 04313A indb 6 Viewing the Remote Control POWER SOURCE EA VOL CH LIST CH _ I uy FcH Cl AV CH m MEDIA P MENU Eoul nou D OU gG ws es Ce SAMSUNG 3 NOTE Display and select the available video sources P 10 Jy Pa to the previous channel Cut off the sound temporarily Change channels Displays the main on screen menu Display favorite channel lists on the screen p 12 Press to display information on the TV screen Exit the menu MTS Press to choose stereo mono or Separate Audio Program SAP broadcast P 16 P SIZE Choose the picture size P 15 CC Controls the caption decoder P 19 e Use the remote control within 23 feet from 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 t
53. to the wall tie the cord level with the ground or slanted downwards for safety purposes Check the cord occasionally to make sure it is secure Before moving the TV separate the connected cord first UONEWUOJU JEUIO SO GG 90 5 Verify all connections are properly secured Periodically check the connections for any sign of fatigue or failure If you have any doubt about the security of your connections contact a professional installer English 27 LD550 ZA BN68 04313A indb 27 gt 2012 02 23 m 1 52 02 Other Information Anti Theft Kensington Lock The Kensington Lock is not supplied by Samsung It a device used to physically fix the system when using it in a public place The appearance and locking method may differ from the illustration depending on the manufacturer Refer to the manual provided with the Kensington Lock for additional information on proper use Please find a fa icon on the rear of the TV A kensington slot is beside the A icon The position and color may differ depending on the model To lock the product follow these steps 1 Wrap the Kensington lock cable around a large stationary object such e w as desk or chair e 4 0 2 Slide the end of the cable with the lock attached through the looped end JAY of the Kensington lock cable R 3 Insert the locking device into the Kensington slot on the product k 4 Lock the loc
54. upports JPEG files only MTP Media Transfer Protocol is not supported The playing duration of an mp3 file may be displayed as 00 00 00 if its playing time information is not found at the start of the file The higher the resolution of the image the longer it takes to display on the screen The Photo or Music List displays up to 300 folders or files Loading may take some time depending on the size of the file e MP3 files with DRM that have been downloaded from a non free site cannot be played Digital Rights Management DRM is a technology that supports the creation distribution and management of of the content in an integrated and comprehensive way including the protection of the rights and interests of the content providers the prevention of the illegal copying of contents as well as managing billings and settlements e Ifa USB extension cable is used the USB device may not be recognized or the files on the device may not be read e Ifa USB device connected to the TV is not recognized the list of files on the device is corrupted or a file in the list is not played connect the USB device to the PC format the device and check the connection If a file deleted from the PC is still found when Media Play is run use the Empty the Recycle Bin function on the PC to permanently delete the file Photo Viewing a Photo or Slide Show 1 Press the INFO button to display the option View Start Slide Show Delete Delete A
55. utton to select TV mode go to MENU Setup gt Plug amp Play gt Your settings are lost after 30 minutes e If TV is in the Store Demo mode it will reset audio and picture settings every 30 minutes ENTER You have intermittent loss of audio or e Check the cable connections and reconnect them video e Loss of audio or video can be caused by using overly rigid or thick cables Make sure the cables are flexible enough for long term use Mounting the TV to the wall we recommend using cables with 90 degree connectors You see small particles when you look e This is part of the product s design and is not a defect closely at the edge of the frame of the TV POP TV s internal banner ad appears e Select Home Use under Plug amp Play mode on the screen For details refer to Plug amp Play Initial Setup P 7 Watch these troubleshooting on video at www samsung com spsn This TFT LCD panel uses a panel consisting of sub pixels which require sophisticated technology to produce However there may be a few bright or dark pixels on the screen These pixels will have no impact on the performance of the product Storage and Maintenance amp If a sticker was attached to the TV screen some debris can remain after you remove the sticker Please clean it before watching the TV The exterior and screen of the product can get scratched during cleaning Be sure to wipe the exterior and screen care
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