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1. Unit inches Model name 1 2 6 o O 9 0 PN42C450 40 6 37 0 21 1 23 3 24 8 27 4 2 8 11 2 PN50C450 47 3 43 7 24 6 23 3 28 4 31 0 2 7 11 2 W Jack panel detail Rear view HDMIIN G te i 2 o p OF KZOE AO cos LE Unit inches Model name 1 2 3 4 5 6 PN42C450 15 2 3 4 3 2 29 2 15 7 15 7 PN50C450 19 4 3 7 2 5 35 7 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 2010 Samsung Electronics America Inc English 37 Other Information A Antenna Anynet AUDIO OUT Auto Adjustment Auto Volume B Background Music Balance L R Batteries Black Tone Blanking Bracket Brightness C Change PIN Channel Menu Clock Color Tone Component Connecting to a PC Connecting to an Audio Device D DIGITAL AUDIO OUT D sub Dynamic Dynamic Contrast E Eco Sensor Edit Name Editing Channels Energy Saving Equalizer External Speaker 38 English 13 26 10 17 18 26 18 15 30 15 20 13 18 16 9 11 10 26 11 15 15 21 12 14 21 18 18 F FAV CH button Film Mode Fine Tune Flesh Tone Frequency H HDMI Home Theater Installation Space
2. x Many HD channels are up scaled from SD Standard Definition contents Adjust the Cable Sat box video output resolution to 1080i or 720p The picture is distorted macro block 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 3 ft may cause noise in picture on analog and digital TV Color is wrong or missing f 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 15 Adjust Energy Saving option in the Setup menu p 21 Try resetting the picture to view the default picture settings go to MENU Picture Picture Reset p 17 There is a dotted line on the edge of the Screen f the picture size is set to Screen Fit change it to 16 9 p 16 Change cable satellite box resolution The picture is black and white f 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
3. Press to select additional channels digital being broadcasted by the same station For example to select channel uo 54 3 press 54 then press and Returns to the previous channel Cuts off the sound temporarily Eei Changes channels Adjusts the volume Displays the channel list on the screen Brings up the OSD p 13 Displays Media Play USB p 23 Displays Favorite Channel Lists on the screen p 13 Quickly select frequently used functions Displays information on the TV screen Selects the on screen menu items and changes the values seen on the menu Returns to the previous menu Exits the menu Buttons used in the Channel list Media Play USB menu etc ns S MODE Press to select the sound Cs mode p 17 SLEEP Automatically shuts off the TV at a preset time p 19 MTS Press to choose stereo mono or Separate Audio Program SAP broadcast p 18 P MODE Press to select the picture mode p 15 P SIZE Selects the picture size p 16 CC Controls the caption decoder p 21 Use these buttons in Media Play USB and Anynet HDMI CEC modes p 23 26 Le Controls recording for Samsung recorders that have the Anynet feature SAMSUNG Installing batteries Battery size AAA NOTE Use the remote control within 23 feet from the TV Bright light may affect the performance of the remote
4. HDMI Cable Not Supplied HDMI Cable Not Supplied HDMI Cable Not Supplied Optical Cable Not Supplied 1 Connect the HDMI IN 1 DVI 2 3 jack on the TV and the HDMI OUT jack of the corresponding Anynet device using an HDMI cable 2 Connect the HDMI IN jack of the home theater and the HDMI OUT jack of the corresponding Anynet device using an HDMI cable 26 English NOTE Connect the Optical cable between the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT OPTICAL jack on your TV and the Digital Audio Input on the Home Theater When following the connection above the Optical jack only outputs 2 channel audio You will only hear sound from the Home Theater s Front Left and Right speakers and the subwoofer If you want to hear 5 1 channel audio connect the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT OPTICAL jack on the DVD Satellite Box i e Anynet Device 1 or 2 directly to the Amplifier or Home Theater not the TV Anynet Menu You can connect only one Home Theater You can connect an Anynet device using the HDMI cable Some HDMI cables may not support Anynet functions Anynet works when the AV device supporting Anynet is in the standby or on status Anynet supports up to 12 AV devices in total Note that you can connect up to 3 devices of the same type The Anynet menu changes depending on the type and status of the Anynet devices connected to the TV Anynet Menu Description View TV Changes Anynet mode to TV broadcast mod
5. 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 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 13 Verify the Antenna is positioned correctly No Caption on digital channels Check Caption Setup menu Try changing Caption Mode Service1 to CC1 p 21 Some channels may not have caption data The picture is distorted macro block error small block dots pixelization PC Connection Compression of video contents may cause picture distortion especially with fast moving pictures Such as sports and action movies A low signal can cause picture distortion This is not a TV problem A Mode Not Supported message appears Set your PC s output resolution so it match the resolutions supported by the TV p 11 PC is always shown on the source list even if a PC is not connected This is normal PC is always shown on the source list regardless of whether a PC is connected The video is OK but there is no audio Others If you are using an HDMI connection check the audio output setting on your PC Purple green rolling horizontal bars and buzzing noise from the TV speakers with Component cable connection Remove the left and right audio conn
6. f 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 the 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 22 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 Set the Speaker Select option to TV Speaker in the Sound menu p 18 f you are using an external device make sure the audio cables are connected to the correct audio input jacks on the TV 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 f your TV has a headphone jack make sure there is nothing plugged into it Reboot the connected device by reconnecting the device s power cable The speakers are making an inappropriate noise Check cable connections Make sure a video cable is not connected to an audio input For antenna or Cable connections check the signal strength
7. Advanced Features Switching between Anynet Devices 1 Anynet devices connected to the TV are listed 9 f you cannot find a device you want press the Red button to refresh the list 2 Select a device and press the ENTER s button You can switch to the selected device The Device List menu will only appear when you set Anynet HDMI CEC to On in the Application menu Switching to the selected device may take up to 2 minutes You cannot cancel the operation during the switching operation f you have selected external input mode by pressing the SOURCE button you cannot use the Anynet function Make sure to switch to an Anynet device by using the Device List IE Recording You can make a recording of a TV Program using a Samsung recorder 1 Select Recording i When there are more than two recording devices When multiple recording devices are connected the recording devices are listed Select one recording device in the Device List When the recording device is not displayed select Device List and press the Red button to search devices 2 Press the EXIT button to exit You can record the source streams by selecting Recording device_name 3 Pressing the Le REC button will record whatever you are currently watching If you are watching video from another device the video from the device is recorded Before recording check whether the antenna jack is properly connected to t
8. L Language License M Media Play Melody Mono Music N Navigate O Optimal resolution P Photo Picture Size Plug amp Play Power Indicator T 18 16 15 15 11 26 31 21 36 23 22 18 25 12 11 24 co R Receiver Recording Remote Control Repeat Music S Select All Self Diagnosis Sharpness Sleep Timer Slide Show Software Upgrade Source List Speaker Select Specifications Standby mode Symbol T Timer Tools Troubleshooting TV Speaker U USB Drive V Volume W Wall Mount Warm White Balance 22 28 28 25 Te ND Te 1 NON ANN KOGAN A i n 99 OOD O 19 33 18 23 30 16 15
9. N 2 x Optical Cable Not Supplied Digital Audio System m Amplifier DVD home theater 5 B aS AUDIO OUT OPTICAL Audio Cable Not Supplied DIGITAL AUDIO OUT OPTICAL When a Digital Audio System is connected to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT OPTICAL jack decrease the volume of both the TV and the system 5 1 CH channel audio is available when the TV is connected to an external device supporting 5 1 CH When the receiver amplifier or DVD home theater is set to on you can hear sound output from the TV s optical jack When the TV is receiving a DTV signal the TV will send 5 1 CH sound to the amplifier or DVD home theater When the source is a digital component such as a DVD Blu ray player cable box STB Set Top Box satellite receiver and is connected to the TV via HDMI only 2 CH audio will be heard from the amplifier or DVD home theater If you want to hear 5 1 CH audio connect the digital audio out jack from your DVD Blu ray player cable box STB satellite receiver directly to an amplifier or home theater AUDIO OUT Connects to the audio input jacks on your amplifier DVD home theater When connecting use the appropriate connector When an audio amplifier is connected to the AUDIO OUT jacks Decrease the volume of the TV and adjust the volume level with the amplifier s volume control S Using an EX Link Cable Connection Available Devices Exte
10. control Avoid use when nearby fluorescent lights or neon Signs The color and shape may vary depending on the model asiiiaaa ag t e t s LTT TTT tines English 7 Getting Started When the TV is initially powered on basic settings proceed automatically Connecting the power cord and antenna The PDP device may interfere with an amateur radio or AM radio VHF UHF Antenna Antenna Cable Not Supplied Power Input Plug amp Play Initial Setup When the TV is initially powered on a sequence of on screen prompts will assist in configuring basic settings Press the POWER button Plug amp Play is available only when the Input source is set to TV i To return to the previous step press the Red button 1 Selecting a language Press the A or V button then press the ENTER C button Select the desired OSD On Screen Display language 2 Selecting Store Demo Press the lt or gt button then press the ENTER C4 button or Home Use e Select the Home Use mode Store Demo mode is for retail environments Toreturn the unit s settings from Store Demo to Home Use standard Press the volume button on the TV When you see the volume OSD press and hold MENU for 5 sec 3 Selecting an antenna Press the A or V button then press the ENTER C button Select Air Cable or Auto 4 Selecting a channel Press the A or V button then press the ENTER C button Sele
11. suitable for viewers under the age of 14 18 Adult programming 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 Downloadable U S Rating Parental restriction information can be used while watching DTV channels 89 NOTE f information is not downloaded from the broadcasting station the Downloadable U S Rating menu is deactivated Parental restriction information is automatically downloaded while watching DTV channels It may take several seconds The Downloadable U S Rating menu is available for use after information is downloaded from the broadcasting station However depending on the information from the broadcasting station it may not be available for use Parental restriction levels differ depending on the broadcasting station The default menu name and Downloadable US Rating 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 W Change PIN The Change PIN screen will appear Choose any 4 digits
12. CZ YN ye m d CM TD Blanking Bracket BN63 06456A Ferrite Core for Power Cord 1EA 8301 002049 9i Ferrite Core for Power Cord The ferrite cores are used to shield the cables from interference When connecting a cable open the ferrite core and clip it around the cable near the plug as shown in the figure A Maximum distance between the ferrite core and the end of the cord inserted in the TV 2 inches gt Hl Power Cord Input Cables Sold Separately HDMI HDMI DVI Component Composite AV Coaxial RF VGA 4 English Install the Stand See separate guide for installing the stand un e M4 X L16 Stand 1EA Screws 4EA Follow the steps below to connect the TV to the stand Screws M4 X L16 1 With your TV upright connect the TV to the Stand as 2 Fasten two screws M4 X L16 at position and then shown fasten two screws M4 X L16 at position 8 NOTE Make sure to distinguish between the front and back of the Stand and Guide Stand when assembling them Make sure that at least two persons lift and move the PDP TV Stand the product up and fasten the screws If you fasten the screws with the PDP TV placed down it may lean to one side A Do not insert your fingers into the stand base slot of the TV when installing the stand base English 5 LO peueis DBunje5 Getting Started Viewing the Control Panel The product color a
13. adjusts the opacity of text Options include of 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 Options include Default Transparent Translucent Solid and Flashing Background Opacity This adjusts the opacity of the caption background Options include Default Transparent Translucent Solid and Flashing Return to Default This option sets each Size Font Style Foreground Color Background Color Foreground Opacity and Background Opacity to its default English 21 sounjyeey oiseg 0 Basic Features y NOTE Digital Caption Options are available only when Default and Service1 Service6 can be selected in Caption Mode The availability of captions depends on the program being broadcasted The Default setting follows 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 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 Support Men
14. and HUB are not supported 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 English 23 Advanced Features 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 MSC supports MP3 and JPEG files and the PTP device supports 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 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 the content in an integrated and comprehensive way including the protection of the rights and interests of the content provider
15. being broadcasted Multi Track Sound MTS analog channels only W Mono Choose for channels that are J broadcasting in mono or if you are having difficulty receiving a stereo signal HM Stereo Choose for channels that are broadcasting in stereo B 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 18 English Auto Volume Off On Because each broadcasting station has its own signal conditions the volume can vary as you switch between channels This feature lets you automatically adjust the volume of the desired channel by lowering the sound output when the modulation signal is high or by raising the sound output when the modulation signal is low Speaker Select External Speaker TV Speaker A sound echo may occur due to a difference in decoding speed between the main speaker and the audio receiver In this case set the TV to External Speaker When Speaker Select is set to External Speaker the volume and MUTE buttons will not operate and the sound settings will be limited When Speaker Select is set to External Speaker TV Speaker Off External Speaker On When Speaker Select is set to TV Speaker TV Speaker On External Speaker On amp If there is no video signal both speakers will be mute Sound Reset Reset All Reset Sound Mod
16. for your PIN and enter them As Soon as the 4 digits are entered the Confirm New PIN screen appears Re enter the same 4 digits When the Confirm screen disappears 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 Canadian French You can block TV programs depending on their Anglophone Canadian ratings G General 8 ans Programming generally will appear considered acceptable for children 8 years and over This channel is blocked by V Chip Please enter the PIN to to watch on their own 13 ans Programming may unblock 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 A i you forget the PIN press the remote control buttons in the following sequence which resets the pin to 0 0 0 0 POWER off M MUTE gt 8 gt 2 gt 4 gt POWER on 20 English Economical Solutions MENU II Setup gt ENTERC The Eco Function can be used to enhance your power savings Energy Saving Off Low Medium High This adjusts the brightness of
17. trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Open Source License Notice In the case of using open source software Open Source Licenses are available on the product menu Open Source License Notice is written only English Specifications Environmental Considerations Operating Temperature 50 F to 104 F 10 C to 40 C Operating Humidity 10 to 80 non condensing Storage Temperature 4 F to 113 F 20 C to 45 C Storage Humidity 596 to 9596 non condensing Stand Swivel Left Right 0 Model Name PN42C450 PN50C450 Screen Size 42 inches 50 inches Diagonal 42 3 inches measured diagonally 49 9 inches measured diagonally Sound Output 10WX2 10WX2 Dimensions WxDxH Body 40 6 x 2 8 x 24 8 inches 47 3 x 2 7 x 28 4 inches 1031 x 70 9 x 631 0 mm 1202 6 x 69 5 x 720 5 mm With stand 40 6 x 11 2 x 27 4 inches 47 3x11 2x 31 0 inches 1031 x 284 5 x 695 5 mm 1202 6 x 284 3 x 786 3 mm Weight Without Stand 38 6 Ibs 17 5 kg 50 7 Ibs 23 kg With Stand 43 0 Ibs 19 5 kg 55 1 Ibs 25 kg Display Resolution 1024 X 768 1360 X 768 Qy Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice x This device is a Class B digital apparatus For information about power supply and more about power consumption refer to the label attached to the product 3 6 English W Front view Side view uoneuuoju Jeujo S0
18. 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 Canadian English You can block TV programs depending on their Anglophone Canadian ratings 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
19. 000 74 250 Vv 1360 x 768 47 712 60 015 85 500 Vv VESA GTF 1280 x 720 52 500 70 000 89 040 Vv NOTE For HDMI DVI cable connection you must use the HDMI IN 1 DVI jack The interlace mode is not supported The set may operate abnormally if a non standard video format is selected Separate and Composite modes are supported SOG Sync On Green is not supported English 1 1 suonoeuuo Z0 Changing the Input Source Edit Name MENU II Input Edit Name ENTERC Source List W VCR DVD Cable STB Satellite STB PVR STB Use to select TV or an external input sources SOURCE AV Receiver Game Camcorder PC DVI PC such as a DVD Blu ray player cable box DVI Devices TV IPTV Blu ray HD DVD DMA STB satellite receiver Name the device connected to the input jacks to make MENU Input gt Source List gt your input source selection easier ENTER C When connecting an HDMI DVI cable to the HDMI IN 1 DVI port you should set the TV to DVI PC or DVI Devices mode under Edit Name B TV PC AV Componenti Component2 HDMI1 DVI HDMI2 HDMI3 USB You can only choose external devices that are connected to the TV In the Source List connected inputs will be highlighted 9 In the Source List PC is always activated Basic Features How to Operate the OSD On Screen Display Before using the TV follow the steps below to learn how to The access step may differ d
20. 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 NOTE All deleted channels will be shown on the All Channels menu 14 English A gray colored channel indicates the channel has been deleted The Add menu only appears for deleted channels Delete a channel from the Added Channels or Favorite menu in the same manner Timer Viewing You can set a desired channel to be displayed automatically at the reserved time Set the current time first to use this function 1 Press the lt gt A V 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 to enter the date and time if you selected Once Every Week or Everyday in Repeat you can enter the date you want 4 Select OK then press the ENTER C button when done NOTE Only memorized channels can be reserved Reserved programs will be displayed in the Programmed menu When a digital channel is selected press the gt button to view the digital program Select All Select all the channels in the channel list Deselect All Deselect all the selected channels Youcan only select Deselect All when one or more channels are selected Programmed in Ch
21. A Screw Quantity Product Family inches 42 50 400 X 400 58 63 600X400 PDP TV M8 4 70 79 800X400 uoneuuojuJeujo S0 80 1400 X 800 Unscrew the hole around before installing Wall Mount on the wall Do not install your Wall Mount Kit while your TV is turned on It may result in personal injury due to electric shock 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 i When using a stand or wall mount use parts provided by Samsung Electronics only f you use parts provided by another manufacturer it may result in a problem with the product or an injury due to the product falling i The appearance may differ depending on the product Be careful when you contact the TV because some parts can be somewhat hot Installation with a stand Installation with a wall mount 4 inches 4 inches 4 inches 4 inches 4 inches 4 inches i 4 inches ITE Sea gg Ne d aN English 3 1 Other Information 1 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 serio
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23. DTV 1080i 16 9 4 3 Wide Fit Component 1080i 1080p Screen Fit HDMI 720p 1080i 1080p PC 16 9 4 3 Digital Noise Filter Off Low Medium High Auto Auto Visualization 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 9X when the signal is weak try other options until the best picture is displayed Auto Visualization When changing analog channels displays signal strength Only available for analog channels i When bar is green is that the best possible signal HDMI Black Level Normal Low Selects the black level on the screen to adjust the screen depth Available only in HDMI mode Film Mode Off Auto Sets the TV to automatically sense and process film signals from all sources and adjusts the picture for optimum quality 9X Available in TV AV COMPONENT 480i 1080i and HDMI 480i 1080i Screen Burn Protection To reduce the possibility of screen burn this unit is equipped with screen burn prevention technology The Time setting allows you to program the time between movement of the picture in minutes Pixel Shift Off On Using this function you can minutely move pixels on the PDP in horizontal or vertical direction to minimize after images on the screen 8 Optimum condition for pixel shift item TV AV Component HDMI PC Horizontal 0 4 4
24. Low signal level may cause sound distortion Perform the Sound Test as explained above English 33 uoneuuojuJeujo S0 Other Information Issues Solutions and Explanations No Picture No Video The TV won t turn on Make sure the AC power cord is securely plugged in to 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 19 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 o 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
25. Vertical 0 4 4 Time minute 1 4 min 4 min i The Pixel Shift value may differ depending on the TV size inches and mode This function is not available in the Screen Fit mode Auto Protection Time 10 min 20 min 40 min 1 hour Off If the screen remains idle with a still image for a certain period of time defined by the user the Screen saver is activated to prevent the formation of ghost images on the screen Scrolling This function removes after images on the Screen by moving all the pixels on the PDP according to a pattern Use this function when there are remaining after images or symbols on the screen especially when you displayed a still image on the screen for a long time The after image removal function has to be executed for a long time approximately 1 hour o effectively remove after images on the screen f the after image is not removed after performing he function repeat the function again Press any key on the remote control to cancel this feature Side Gray Dark Light When you watch TV with the Screen ratio set to 4 3 the screen is prevented from any damage by adjusting the white balance on both extreme left and right sides Picture Reset Reset Picture Mode Cancel Resets your current picture mode to its default settings Setting up the TV with your PC Set the input source to PC MENU II gt Picture gt ENTER C Auto Adjustment Adjust frequ
26. al to set at you convenience If you select Manual you can set up the day you want to activate the timer The v mark indicates the day is selected Auto Power Off available only when the TV is turned on by the Timer The TV will be automatically turned off after 3 hours of being left idle to prevent overheating bl Locking Programs 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 NOTE V Chip is not available in HDMI Component or PC mode The default PIN number of a new TV set is 0 0 0 0 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 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 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 English 19 SeunjeoeJj oiseg 0 Basic Features _ The V Chip will automatically block certain categories dealing with more sensitive material For example if
27. annel List You can view modify or delete a show you have reserved to watch Programmed timer viewing is displayed here Highlight a program and press the TOOLS button to display options Change Info Change a show you have reserved to watch Begin with step 3 of Timer Viewing above Cancel Schedules Cancel a show you have reserved to watch This deletes the highlighted or selected program s Information Display a show you have reserved to watch You can also change the reservation Information Alternatively you can view Information by highlighting a program and pressing the ENTERCS button Select All Deselect All Select or deselect all reserved programs Fine Tune Changing the Picture Options 2 analog channels only w If the reception is clear you do not have to fine tune the 1 D channel as this is done automatically during the search and Advanced Settings a store operation If the signal is weak or distorted fine tune MENU II Picture Advanced Settings gt g the channel manually Scroll to the left or right until the image ENTER Z is clear g Advanced Settings are available in Standard Movie mode Compared to previous models new Samsung TVs have a more precise picture i Fine tuned channels that have been saved are marked CN with an asterisk on the right hand side of the n PC mode you can only make changes to Gamma channel number in the channel banner and White Ba
28. ay require a DVI HDMI DVI to HDMI cable or DVI HDMI DVI to HDMI adapter The PC DVI AUDIO IN jack is required for audio The picture may not display normally 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 and if out of date request an upgrade Besure to purchase a certified HDMI cable Otherwise the picture may not display or a connection error may occur Using a Component up to 720p 1080i or Audio Video 480i only Cable Available devices DVD Blu ray player cable box STB satellite receiver VCR cif sp 4 ti E Red White Yellow White e Video Cable Not Supplied Audio Cable Not Supplied Component Cable Not Supplied coL Device Device aS eo 7 2 0 When connecting to AV IN the color of the AV IN Y VIDEO jack green will not match the video cable yellow i For better picture quality the Component connection is recommended over the A V connection L S English 9 Connections Connecting to an Audio Device Using an Optical Digital or Audio Analog Cable Connection Available devices Digital Audio System Amplifier DVD home theater
29. button to select the option then press the ENTERC button After setting the option press the ENTER C button to make a change i Press the INFO button during the photo view to set the following options Start Slide Show Zoom Rotate List Press the A or V button to select the option then press the ENTERC button After setting the option press the ENTER C button to make a change 24 English Music Using the MP3 List Folder icon Music 307 2MB 973 7MB H Music list icon A Move to the previous folder stage icon CY a i Setup amp Press the REW or gt gt FF buttons to change pages C9 Play Retum i The selected file is displayed on the top with its playing time 1 To select all files or a file press the INFO button to display the Music Media Po menus Music em oww Press the ENTER C button to select Play or Play the Selected i r Files Repeat Music Delete or Delete Selected File Delete All or d Deselect All Repeat Musi Of nem 2 Press the A or V button to move to an icon then press the Dose sore oes ENTER 2 button Delete All ee Deselect All 00 08 25 Pressing the ENTER C button over a musical note icon immediately Option C Play 5 Retum plays the music file Pressing the ENTER C button over a folder icon shows the music files included in the folder W Play Select to play MP3 files This menu only shows files with the MP3 file exten
30. chnology Pixel Shift technology enables you to set picture movement up down Vertical Line and side to side Horizontal Dot The cable set top box remote control doesn t turn the TV on or off or adjust the volume Program the Cable Set remote control to operate the TV Refer to the Cable Set user manual for the SAMSUNG TV code A Mode Not Supported message appears Check the supported resolution of the TV and adjust the external device s output resolution accordingly Refer to the resolution settings on page 11 of this manual Caption on TV menu is greyed out Caption can not be selected in the TV menu when connected via HDMI or Component p 21 Caption must be activated on the external device p 21 There is a plastic smell from the TV This smell is normal and will dissipate over time The TV Signal Strength is unavailable in the Self Diagnostic Test menu This function is only available with digital channels from an Antenna RF Coax connection p 22 The TV is tilted to the side Remove the base stand from the TV and reassemble it The channel menu is greyed out unavailable Your settings are lost after 30 minutes or every time the TV is turned off The Channel menu is only available when the TV source is selected the TV is in the Store Demo mode it will reset audio and picture settings every 30 minutes Change he settings from Store Demo mode to Home Use mode i
31. cifications VESA i 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 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 screws 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 Always use two people to mount the TV to a wall 30 English VESA Spec Standard
32. cord occasionally to make sure it is secure Before moving the TV separate the connected cord first 4 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 To purchase the TV Holder Kit contact Samsung Customer Care Inthe United States 1 800 SAMSUNG 1 800 726 7864 n Canada 1 800 SAMSUNG 1 800 726 7864 3 2 English Troubleshooting If the TV seems to have a problem first try this list of possible problems and solutions If none of these troubleshooting tips apply visit www samsung com the n click on Support or call Samsung customer service at 1 800 SAMSUNG Issues Solutions and Explanations Poor picture The TV image does not look as good as it did in the store 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 22 If the test image is properly displayed the poor picture may be caused by the source or signal If you have an analog cable satellite box upgrade to an HD digital set top box Use HDMI o Component cables to deliver HD high definition picture quality Cable Satellite subscribers Try HD stations from the channel line up Antenna connection Try HD stations after performing Auto program
33. ct the channel source to memorize When setting the antenna source to Cable a step appears allowing you to assign numerical values channel frequencies to the channels For more information refer to Channel Auto Program p 13 Press the ENTERC button at any time to interrupt the memorization process 5 Setting the Set the Clock Mode automatically or manually Clock Mode e Auto Allows you to select DST Daylight Saving Time mode and time zone Manual Allows you to manually set the current date and time p 19 6 View the The connection method for the best HD screen quality is displayed HD Connection Guide 7 Enjoy your TV Press the ENTER C button If You Want to Reset This Feature MENU I Setup Plug amp Play gt ENTER C 8 English Connections Using an HDMI or HDMI DVI cable HD connection up to 720p 1 080i 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 Connecting to an AV Device suonoeuuo Z0 HDMI Cable Not Supplied E Red White Audio Cable Not Supplied HDMI IN 1 DVI 2 3 PC DVI AUDIO IN When using an HDMI DVI cable connection you must use the HDMI IN 1 DVI jack for video A DVD Blu ray player HD cable box or HD STB satellite receiver m
34. d 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 In the United States 1 800 SAMSUNG 1 800 726 7864 In Canada 1 800 SAMSUNG e Screen Image retention Do not display a still image such as on a video game on the plasma display panel for more than several minutes as it can cause screen image retention This image retention is also known as screen burn To avoid such image retention refer to page 15 of this manual to reduce the degree of brightness and contrast of the screen when displaying a still image e Heat on the top of the Plasma TV The top side of the product may be hot aft
35. e Device List Shows the Anynet device list device_name MENU Shows the connected device menus E g If a DVD recorder is connected the disc menu of the DVD recorder will appear device_name INFO Shows the play menu of the connected device E g If a DVD recorder is connected the play menu of the DVD recorder will appear Recording recorder Starts recording immediately using the recorder This is only available for devices that support the recording function Stop Recording recorder Stops recording Receiver Sound is played through the receiver If more than one recording device is connected they are displayed as recorder and if only one recording device is connected it will be represented as device name fl Setting Up Anynet MENU I Application Anynet HDMI CEC gt ENTER C WB Setup Anynet HDMI CEC Off On To use the Anynet Function Anynet HDMI CEC must be set to On When the Anynet HDMI CEC function is disabled all the Anynet related operations are deactivated Auto Turn Off No Yes Setting an Anynet Device to turn off automatically when the TV is turned off If Auto Turn Off is set to Yes running external devices will turn off at the same time as the TV powers off However a device may not turn off if recording is in progress SY May not be enabled depending on the device English 27 soinjee4 peoueapy vo
36. e Cancel B Reset All Restore all sound settings to the factory defaults W Reset Sound Mode Returns all sound values in the currently selected mode to the default settings E Setting the Time MENU II Setup gt Time gt ENTERS Time H Clock Setting the clock is for using various timer features of the TV The current time will appear every time you press the INFO button S f you disconnect the power cord you have to set the clock again Clock Mode Auto Manual Auto Set the current time automatically using the time from a digital channel The antenna must be connected in order to set the time automatically Manual Set the current time manually amp 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 manually 9 Available only when Clock Mode is set to Manual You can set the Month Day Year Hour and Minute directly by pressing the number buttons on the remote control Time Zone Select your time zone This function is on y 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 i This function is on y available when the Clock Mode is set to Auto Using the Sleep Timer MENU II Setup Time Sleep Timer ENTER F H Sleep Timer Automatical
37. e quality f Game Mode is On Picture mode is set to Standard and Sound mode is set to Movie Equalizer is not available Caption On Screen Text Messages H Caption Off On You can switch the A caption function on or off If captions are D not available they will not be displayed on the screen The Caption feature doesn t work in Component HDMI or PC modes B Caption Mode You can select the desired caption mode The availability of captions depends on the program being broadcast Default CC1 CC4 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 not work with digital channels Default Service1 Service6 CC1 CC4 Text1 Text4 digital channels only The Digital Captions function works with digital channels Servicel 6 may not be available in digital caption mode depending on the broadcast W 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 0 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 This
38. e screen X Available with HD 1080i 720p signals in 16 9 mode 4 3 Sets the picture to basic 4 3 mode X 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 inputted NOTE After selecting Zoom1 Zoom or Wide Fit 1 Press the gt button to select Position 2 Press the ENTERC button 3 Press the A or V button to move the picture up or down 1 6 English 4 Press the ENTER C button 5 Press the P button to select Reset 6 Press the ENTER C button to reset the picture to its default position After selecting Screen Fit in HDMI 1080i 1080p or Component 1080i 1080p mode you may need to center the picture 1 Press the 4 or gt button to select Position 2 Press the ENTER C button 3 Press the A V 4 or gt button to move the picture 4 Press the ENTER C button 5 Press the 4 or gt button to select Reset 6 Press the ENTER C button HD High Definition 16 9 1080i 1080p 1920x1080 720p 1280x720 Settings can be adjusted and stored for each external device you have connected to an input on the TV Input Source Picture Size ATV AV 16 9 Zoom1 Component 480i 480p Zoom2 4 3
39. e the play function when Plug amp Play initial setup is in progress The connected device is not e Check whether or not the device supports Anynet functions displayed Check whether or not the HDMI cable is properly connected e Check whether Anynet HDMI CEC is set to On in the Anynet setup menu e Search Anynet devices again You can connect an Anynet device using the HDMI cable only Some HDMI cables may not support Anynet functions If connection is terminated because there has been a power interruption or the HDMI cable has been disconnected please repeat the device scan The TV Program cannot be recorded Check whether the antenna jack on the recording device is properly connected The TV sound is not output through the receiver Connect the optical cable between TV and the receiver English 29 SoJnjeoj peoueApy vo Other Information Attaching the Blanking Bracket When installing the TV onto a wall attach the Blanking Bracket as shown 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 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 Spe
40. ections 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 won t display in full screen HD channels will have black bars on either side of the screen when displaying up scaled 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 the picture size options on your external device or TV to full screen The remote control does not work The TV is making a humming noise Replace the remote control batteries with the poles in the right direction Clean the sensor s transmission window on the remote Try pointing the remote directly at the TV from 5 6 feet away Plasma TVs typically make a soft humming sound This is normal It s caused by the electrical charges hat are used to create the images on the screen if the humming sound is loud you may have set the brightness on the TV too high Try setting the brightness lower You can also have loud humming if the back of your Plasma TV is too close to a wall or other hard surface Also try rerouting your connection cables mproper installation of wall mount can create excessive noise 34 English Issues Solutions and Explanations Image Retention Burn In Issue To minimize the possibility of screen burn this unit is equipped with screen burn reduction te
41. ency values positions and fine tune the settings automatically i Not available when connecting with an HDMI DVI cable Screen W Coarse Fine Removes or reduces picture noise If the noise is not removed by Fine tuning alone then adjust the frequency as best as possible Coarse and Fine tune again After the noise has been reduced readjust the picture so that it is aligned to the center of screen W Position Adjust the PC s screen positioning if it does not fit the TV screen Press the A or V button to adjust the Vertical Position Press the lt or gt button to adjust the Horizontal Position B Image Reset Resets the image to default settings Using Your TV as a Computer PC Display Setting Up Your PC Software Based on Windows XP Depending on the version of Windows and the video card the actual screens on your PC will probably look different but the same basic set up information will apply in most cases If not contact your computer manufacturer or Samsung Dealer 1 Click on Control Panel on the Windows start menu 2 Click on Appearance and Themes in the Control Panel window and a display dialog box will appear 3 Olick on Display and a display dialog box will appear Navigate to the Settings tab on the display dialog box The correct size setting resolution Optimum PN42C450 1024 X 768 60Hz PN50C450 1360 X 768 60Hz e f a vertical frequency option exists on your display
42. enna signal E Cable Cable antenna signal WB Auto Air and Cable antenna English 13 sounjyeey oiSeg 0 Basic Features NOTE When selecting the Cable TV 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 Editing Channels MENU I gt Channel Channel List gt ENTER C Channel Name Edit 1 Select a channel and press the TOOLS button 2 Editthe channel name using the Channel Name Edit menu W Channel Name Edit analog channels only Assign your own channel name Hu Other Features MENU MI gt Channel gt ENTER C Clear Scrambled Channel This function is used to filter out scrambled channels after Auto Program is completed This process may take up to 20 30 minutes How to Stop Searching Scrambled Channels 1 Press the ENTER C4 button to select Stop 2 Press the lt button to select Yes 3 Press the ENTER C button i This function is only available in Cable mode Channel List Channel List Option Menu Set each channel using the Channel List menu options Add Delete Timer Viewing Select All Deselect All Option menu items may differ depending on the channel status
43. ent this effect reduce the brightness and contrast when displaying still images for a long time e Warranty Warranty does not cover any damage caused by image retention Burn in is not covered by the warranty 2 English Contents E 18 Wistotsst 4 Setting the Time 18 ve ea HISS iniinis Using the Sleep Timer 19 WM c vr eae E i Setting the On Off Timer 19 Install the Stand reiten 5 Locking Programs 19 Viewing the Control Panel scssi 6 Economical Solutions 21 Viewing the Remote Control Ls Other Features 21 Connecting to an Antenna wisest 8 e Support Menu 22 Plug amp Play Initial Setup 8 Advanced Features Media Play 23 Connecting to an AV Device sssseee 9 Connecting a USB Device 23 e Connecting to an Audio Device 10 Anynete usse teens 26 Connecting to a PC 11 Setting Up Anynet 27 Changing the Input Source ss eene 12 Switching between Anynet Devices 28 Recording 28 Listening through a Receiver 28 f Troubleshooting for Anynet 29 How to Navigate MENUS eect 12 ee Seeing Channels 3 Using Favorite Channels 13 e Installing the Wall Mount en 30 Memorizing Channels 13 e Securing the Installation Space 31 Editing Channels 14 e Securing the TV to the Wall cee 32 Other Features 14 e Troubleshooting Picture MENU sssssseeseeeneeneneneenenennenhen
44. epending on the selected menu navigate the menu and select and adjust different functions 1 MENU III The main menu options appear on the screen Picture Sound Channel Setup Input Application Support A Y Select an icon with the A or V button m ENTER C Press ENTERC to access the sub menu CY S A V Select the desired submenu with eo AX the A or V button lt gt Adjust the value of an item with the lt or gt button The adjustment in MENU button Displays the main on screen menu the OSD may differ depending on ENTERCS Direction button Move the cursor and the selected menu select an item Confirm the setting ENTER s Press ENTER s to confirm the RETURN button Returns to the previous menu selection fa EXIT Press EXIT EXIT button Exits the on screen menu N O C1 B PO 1 2 English Channel Menu I Seeing Channels Channel List Add delete or set Favorite channels and use the program guide for digital broadcasts MENU MI gt Channel Channel List gt ENTER p Select a channel in the All Channels Added Channels Favorite or Programmed screen by pressing the A V and ENTER Ls buttons Then you can watch the selected channel CHLIST D gt a a n a e E D E E D a AJ Tools Zoom W Select All Channels Shows all currently available channels H Added Channels Shows all added channels 99 Favorite Shows all favori
45. er long periods of use as heat dissipates from the panel through the vent hole in the upper part of the product This is normal and does not indicate any defect or operation failure of the product However children should be prevented from touching the upper part of the product The product is making a cracking noise A cracking noise may occur when the product contracts or expands due to a change in the surrounding environment such as temperature or humidity This is normal and not a defect of the unit Cell Defects The PDP uses a panel consisting of 2 360 000 HD level to 6 221 000 FHD level 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 e Avoid operating the TV at temperatures below 41 F 5 C e A still image displayed too long may cause permanent damage to the PDP Panel Watching the Plasma TV in 4 3 format for a long period of time may leave traces of borders displayed on the left right and center of the screen caused by the difference of light emission on the screen Playing a DVD or a game console may cause similar effects to the screen Damages caused by the above effect are not covered by the Warranty e After images on the Screen Displaying still images from Video games and PC for longer than a certain period of time may produce partial after images To prev
46. es 15 Storage and Maintenance 35 Changing the Preset Picture Mode 15 e icense Adjusting Picture Settings 15 e Specifications u Changing the Picture Options 15 e Dimensions e Setting up the TV with your PC 17 NDS NR en Sound Menu aero n nono rmn certet 17 Changing the Preset Sound Mode 17 Adjusting Sound Settings 18 Sound Settings 18 Check the Symbol Q This function can be used by pressing the Note Step by Step Guide TOOLS button on the remote control Indicates additional information Check here for instructions on how to open the relevant submenu within the OSD on screen display English 3 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 e SRS TruSurround HD provides a virtual surround system p 18 Media Play Allows you to play music files pictures saved on a USB device p 23 e Self Diagnosis You can check to make sure picture and sound operate normally p 22 Accessories Please make sure the following items are included with your PDP TV If any items are missing contact your dealer The items colors and shapes may vary depending on the models e Remote Control BN59 009974 amp Batteries AAA x 2 Cleaning Cloth BN63 01798B Owners Instructions Power Cord e Warranty Card Safety Guide Quick Setup Guide
47. h Tone Your television has several setting options for picture quality control NOTE When you make changes to Cell Light Contrast Brightness Sharpness Color or Tint G R the OSD will be adjusted accordingly n PC mode you can only make changes to Cell Light Contrast and Brightness Settings can be adjusted and stored for each external device connected to the TV Edge Enhancement Off On Emphasize object boundaries English 15 Basic Features Picture Options MENU I Picture Picture Options gt 8 L 8 amp ENTER Ce n PC mode you can only make changes to the Color Tone Size and Screen Burn Protection Picture Options Color Tone Normal gt Size 16 9 Digital Noise Filter Auto HDMI Black Level Normal Film Mode Off Screen Burn Protection Move Enter 5 Return Color Tone Cool Normal Warm1 Warm2 Warm1 or Warm2 will be deactivated when the picture mode is Dynamic or Standard 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 well However we highly recommend 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 entir
48. he recording device To properly connect an antenna to a recording device refer to the recording device s users manual Listening through a Receiver You can listen to sound through a receiver i e Home Theater instead of the TV Speaker 1 Select Receiver and set to On 2 Press the EXIT button to exit 8 if your receiver supports audio only it may not appear in the device list The receiver will work when you have properly connected the optical in jack of the receiver to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT OPTICAL jack of the TV When the receiver i e Home Theater is set to On you can hear sound output from the TV s Optical jack When the TV is displaying a DTV air signal the TV will send out 5 1 channel sound to the receiver When the source is a digital component such as a DVD and is connected to the TV via HDMI only 2 channel sound will be heard from the receiver NOTE You can only control Anynet devices using the TV remote control not the buttons on the TV The TV remote control may not work under certain conditions If this occurs reselect the Anynet device The Anynet functions do not operate with other manufacturers products 28 English l Troubleshooting for Anynet Problem Possible Solution Anynet does not work e Check if the device is an Anynet device The Anynet system supports Anynet devices only e Only one receiver home theater can be connected e Check if the An
49. ic Setting to select a music file to listen to Select an MP3 file as the background music Moe 9 Enter 5 Return B Repeat Music Select to determine whether to repeat playing the music when all MP3 files in the current folder have been played E Screen Saver Select to set the waiting time before the screen saver appears The screensaver will appear when no button is pressed for 10 min 20 min 40 min 1 hour or Off W Safe Remove You can remove the device safely from the TV Playing the selected photos music files 1 Press the Yellow button 2 Repeat the above operation to select desired photos music files Selected photos or files are marked with the symbol w To cancel a selection press the Yellow button again 3 Press the gt Play ENTER C button to play the selected photos or files What is Anynet Anynet is a function that enables you to control all connected Samsung devices that support Anynet with your Samsung TV s remote The Anynet system can be used only with Samsung devices that have the Anynet feature To be sure your Samsung device has this feature check if there is an Anynet logo on it To connect to a Samsung Home Theater TV Anynet Device md Anynet Device 1 Home Theater 2 8 s HOMIIN HDMI OUT DIGITAL AUDIOIN HDMI IN J H cC Hl
50. lance amp To reset the fine tuning select Reset Advanced Settings Black Tone Off gt a Menu Dynamic Conas Vedum amp Settings are applied to the channel you re currently watching Gamma 0 il Changing the Preset Picture Mode Color Space Native White Balance MENU M Picture Mode ENTERC Flesh Tone 0 Edge Enhancement On Mode 4 Move C3 Enter 5 Return Select your preferred picture type WI Dynamic Suitable for a bright room E Black Tone Off Dark Darker Darkest Select the black level to adjust the screen depth B Dynamic Contrast Off Low Medium High Adjust the screen contrast W Standard Suitable for a normal environment H Movie Suitable for watching movies in i a dark room B Gamma Adjust the primary color intensity H Color Space Auto Native Custom Adjust the eti range of colors available to create the image To adjust Adjusting Picture Settings Color Red Green Blue and Reset set Color Space s to Custom MENU II Picture gt ENTER W White Balance Adjust the color temperature for a more natural picture Cell Light Contrast Brightness R Offset G Offset B Offset Adjust each color s red Sharpness Color Tint G R green blue darkness R Gain G Gain B Gain Adjust each color s red green blue brightness Reset Resets the White Balance to it s default settings Flesh Tone Emphasize pink Fles
51. ly shuts off the TV after a preset period of time 30 60 90 120 150 and 180 minutes i To cancel the Sleep Timer select Off D Setting the On Off Timer MENU II Setup Time Timer 1 ENTER You can set the TV to turn on automatically at a preset time E Timer 1 Timer 2 Timer 3 Three different on off timer settings can be made You must set the clock first On Time A 0o o am inactivate b d Off Time 00 00 am Inactivate Volume Contents 20 TV Cable 3 Repeat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Once m m m m m m NH 4 gt Move Adjust CC Enter 5 Return On Time Off Time Set the hour minute and activate inactivate To activate the timer with the setting you ve chosen set to Activate Volume Set the desired volume level Contents Select a folder in the USB device containing music or photo files to be played when the TV is turned on automatically amp NOTE If there is no music file on the USB device or the folder containing a music file is not selected the Timer function does not operate correctly When there is only one photo file in the USB the Slide Show will not play Ifa folder name is too long the folder cannot be selected Each USB you use is assigned its own folder When using more than one of the same type of USB make sure the folders assigned to each USB have different names Repeat Select Once Everyday Mon Fri Mon Sat Sat Sun or Manu
52. n the Plug amp Play procedure Press the SOURCE button to select TV mode and go to MENU Setup Plug amp Play ENTER C p 8 You have intermittent loss of audio or video Check the cable connections and reconnect them Loss of audio or video can be caused by using overly rigid or thick cables Make sure the cables are lexible enough for long term use If mounting the TV to a wall we recommend using cables with 90 degree connectors You see small particles when you look closely at the edge of the frame of the TV This is part of the product s design and is not a defect POP TV s internal banner ad appears on the screen Select Home Use under Plug amp Play mode For details refer to Plug amp Play Feature p 8 i Some of above pictures and functions are available at specific models only Storage and Maintenance Do not spray water or a cleaning agent directly onto the product Any liquid that goes into the product may cause a failure fire or electric shock Clean the product with a soft cloth dapped in a small amount of water English 35 uoneuuojujeuo SO Other Information S S TruSurround HD SRS and symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs Inc TruSurround HD TruSurround HD technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs Inc I DOLBY Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are DIGITAL PLUS
53. nd shape may vary depending on the model SOURCE G MENU Power Indicator SAMSUNG Speakers Remote control sensor SOURCE C Toggles between all the available input sources In the on screen menu use this button as you would use the ENTER C button on the remote control MENU Displays an on screen menu the OSD on screen display of your TV s features VOL Adjusts the volume In the OSD use the VOL buttons as you would use the lt and gt buttons on the remote control V CHA Changes the channels In the OSD use the W CH A buttons as you would use the VY and A buttons on the remote control Power Indicator Blinks and turns off when the power is on and lights up in standby mode Power Turns the TV on or off Remote control sensor Aim the remote control towards this spot on the TV 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 6 English Viewing the Remote Control e This is a special remote control for the visually impaired and has Braille points on the Power Channel and Volume D buttons E amp POWER SOURCE o ee s H ct Turns the TV on and off 0 hH Displays and selects the available video e sources p 12 z o3 Press to directly access channels
54. on the Side of the TV 3 When the Input selection screen is displayed press the gt button to select Media d Goi Play USB then press the ENTER s button USB Drive Using the Media Play Menu Viewing a Photo or Slide Show 1 Press the MENU button Press the A or V button to select Input then press the ENTER C button 2 Press the A or V button to select Media Play USB then press the ENTER C button 3 Press the A or V button to select the corresponding USB Memory Photo 307 2MB 973 7MB Device then press the ENTER C3 button ar Music Setup X The Media Play menu differs depending on the USB Memory 4b Move 9 Play 5 Return Device connected to TV Some devices may not be supported due to compatibility problems 4 Press the lt or gt button to select an icon Photo Music Setup then press the ENTER Cs button Wit might not work properly with unlicensed multimedia files 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 USB only supports the USB Mass Storage Class device MSC MSC is a Mass Storage Class Bulk Only Transport device Examples of MSC are Thumb drives and Flash Card Readers Both USB
55. onary graphics and images on screen such as the dark side bars on no expanded 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 PDP Displays that leave subtle but permanent burned in ghost images in the PDP picture To avoid this vary the programming and images and primarily display full screen moving images not stationary patterns or dark bars On PDP 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 PDP aging as a result of format selection and use as well as burned in images are not covered by your Samsung limited warranty e 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 purchase
56. rnal devices that support EX Link a N EX LINK O EX LINK Connector for service only 10 English Using an HDMI DVI Cable or a D sub Cable Display Modes D Sub and HDMI DVI Input Optimal resolution PC DVI AUDIO IN e PN42C450 1024 X 768 60Hz e PN50C450 1360 X 768 60Hz Connecting to a PC Audio Cable Not Supplied Le HDMI to DVI Cable Not Supplied D Sub Cable Not Supplied Audio Cable Not Supplied PC OUT AUDIO OUT Horizontal Vertical Pixel Clock Sync Polarity Mode Resolution Frequency Frequency Frequency y H V PN42C450 PN50C450 KHz Hz MHz IBM 640 x 350 31 469 70 086 25 175 v Vv 720 x 400 31 469 70 087 28 322 Vv Vv MAC 640 x 480 35 000 66 667 30 240 Vv Vv 832 x 624 49 726 74 551 57 284 Vv Vv 720 x 576 35 910 59 950 32 750 Vv Vv VESA CVT 1280 x 720 56 456 74 777 95 750 Vv 640 x 480 31 469 59 940 25 175 v Vv 640 x 480 37 500 75 000 31 500 v v 640 x 480 37 861 72 809 31 500 Vv Vv 800 x 600 37 879 60 317 40 000 Vv Vv 800 x 600 46 875 75 000 49 500 v v VESA DMT 800 x 600 48 077 72 188 50 000 Vv Vv 1024 x 768 48 363 60 004 65 000 Vv Vv 1024 x 768 56 476 70 069 75 000 Vv Vv 1024 x 768 60 023 75 029 78 750 Vv Vv 1280 x 720 45 000 60
57. s the prevention of the illegal copying of contents as well as managing billings and settlements The power saving mode of some external hard disk drives may be released automatically when connected to the TV f a USB extension cable is used the USB device may not be recognized or the files on the device may not be read f a 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 ee Delete Delete All Deselect All 2 Press the A or V button to select Start Slide Show then press the ENTER C button Qy During the slide show files are displayed in order from the currently shown file MP3 files can be automatically played during the Slide Show i z if the Default Background Music is set to On To enable this Select zt Move I Option Ce Play M Retum function MP3 files and other photo files must be located in the same folder on the USB Memory Device i Press the INFO button during the slide show to set the following options Slide Show Speed Background Music Background Music Setting List Press the A or V
58. settings dialog box the correct value is 60 or 60 Hz Otherwise just click OK and exit the dialog box Changing the Preset Sound Mode MENUIIII gt Sound Mode ENTER Mode B Standard Selects the normal sound mode W Music Emphasizes music over voices W Movie Provides the best sound for movies W Clear Voice Emphasizes voices over other sounds B Custom Increase the intensity of high frequency sound to allow a better listening experience for the hearing impaired English 17 sounjyeey oiseg 0 Basic Features li Adjusting Sound Settings MENUIIII Sound Equalizer gt ENTERC Equalizer Adjusts the sound mode W Balance L R Adjusts the balance between the right and left speaker B 100Hz 300Hz 1kHz 3kHz 10kHz Bandwidth Adjustment Adjusts the level of specific bandwidth frequencies HM Reset Resets the equalizer to its default settings i Sound Settings MENU II Sound gt ENTERC SRS TruSurround HD Off On This function provides a virtual 5 1 channel surround sound experience through a pair of speakers using HRTF Head Related Transfer Function technology 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 You can only select a language among the ones
59. sion Files with other file extensions are not displayed even if they are saved on the same USB device To adjust the music volume press the VOL button on the remote control To mute the sound press the dK MUTE button on the remote control B Repeat Music On Off Select to repeatedly play MP3 files in the current folder Playing Music Only displays files with the MP3 file extension Other file extensions are not displayed even if they are saved on the same USB device 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 Music function information icons Repeat Music is On wA Repeat Music is Off g When pressing the gt Play uw Pause button on the remote control while music is playing g When pressing the m Stop button on the remote control the music stops English 25 soinjee4 peoueapy vo Advanced Features Setup Using the Setup Menu Media E Slide Show speed Select to control the slide show speed You can Setup select Fast Normal or Slow Background Music On Wi Background Music Select to determine whether to play an MP3 file ERATES MUSEI during a slide show You can select Music On or Music Off Repeal Msc ii Screen Saver B Background Music Setting While a slide show is in progress use Ae Safe Remove the Background Mus
60. te channels Programmed Shows all currently reserved programs Using the color buttons with the Channel List E 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 X1 Tools Displays the Channel List option menu The options menus may differ depending on the situation Channel Status Display Icons Icons Operations v A channel selected v A channel set as a Favorite Q A reserved Program E Using Favorite Channels MENU I Channel Channel List gt ENTER C Add to Favorite Delete from Favorite Set channels you watch frequently as Favorites 1 Select a channel and press the TOOLS button 2 Add or delete a the channel using the Add to Favorite or Delete from Favorite menu respectively 6 Air Y TV 6 Delete Timer Viewing Channel Name Edit Select All Y TV 9 Auto Program S euueut Peppy To show all Favorite channels click on the button shown on the right il Memorizing Channels MENU I gt Channel gt ENTER C Antenna Air Cable Before your television can begin memorizing the available channels you must specify the type of signal source that is connected to the TV i e an Air or a Cable system Auto Program B Air Air ant
61. the TV in order to reduce power consumption Until the screen turns on again a distorted picture will be displayed for about 4 seconds Eco Sensor Off On Eco Sensor detects surrounding light intensity using an optical sensor and adjusts the screen s brightness W Eco Sensor Off On Turns the sensor off or on 8 f you adjust the Cell Light the Eco Sensor will be set to Off W Min Cell Light Manually adjust the screen brightness 0 10 If Eco Sensor is On the display brightness may change become slightly darker or brighter depending on the surrounding light intensity Il Other Features MENU II Setup gt ENTER C Language Set the menu language 1 Select Language and press the ENTER s button 2 Choose desired language and press the ENTER s button 3 Choose between English Espanol and Fran ais Game Mode Off On When connecting to a game console such as PlayStation or Xbox you can enjoy a more realistic gaming experience by selecting the game mode NOTE 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 or PC After connecting the game console set Game Mode to On Unfortunately you may notice reduced pictur
62. u MENU MM Support ENTERC Self Diagnosis Self Diagnostic might take few seconds this is part of the normal operation of the TV Wi Picture Test Yes No Use to check for picture problems 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 W Sound Test Yes No Use the built in melody sound to check for sound problems 9 f you hear no sound from the TV s speakers before performing the sound test make sure Speaker Select is set to TV Speaker in the Sound menu The melody will be heard during the test even if Speaker Select is set to External Speaker or the sound is muted by pressing the MUTE button 2 2 English Yes If you can hear sound only from one speaker or not at all during the sound test select Yes There may bea 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 Wi Signal Strength Digital channels onl
63. us 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 The TV Holder Kit Sold Separately The parts below are included in the TV Holder kit In addition you need to provide a wood screw screw and molly or other screw appropriate for the wall or cabinet you intend to secure the TV Holder string to We recommend a size M4xL20 wood screw TV Holder BN96 15753A Screw M8 x L19 Installing the TV Holder 1 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 that is designated for your TV i Make sure to use only the appropriate supplied screw If you use a different screw you can damage your TV 2 Firmly fasten the screw you provided size M4xL 20 or similar to the wall or cabinet where the TV is to be installed Qy f you 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 3 Tie the TV Holder cord to the screw fastened on 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 to the wall tie the cord level with the ground or slanted downwards for safety purposes Check the
64. y An HD channel s reception quality is either perfect or the channels are unavailable Adjust your antenna to increase signal strength Software Upgrade Samsung may offer upgrades for your TV s firmware in TV Side Panel the future Please visit Samsung com or contact j the Samsung call center at L 1 800 SAMSUNG 726 7864 7 to receive information about DH fi downloading upgrades and using a USB drive Upgrades USB Drive will be possible by connecting a USB drive to the USB port 9i When software is upgraded video and audio settings you have made will return to their default factory settings We recommend you write down your settings so that you can easily reset them after the upgrade HD Connection Guide Refer to this information when connecting external 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 Advanced Features Enjoy photos and or music files saved on a USB Mass Storage Class MSC device USB SUM 315 0MB 495 0MB Free MENU I Application Media Play USB ENTER soinjee4 peoueapy vo C Enter ig Exit a Connecting a USB Device TV Side Panel 1 Turn on your TV 2 Connect a USB device containing photo and or music files to the USB jack
65. ynet device power cord is properly connected Check the Anynet device s Video Audio HDMI cable connections e Check whether Anynet HDMI CEC is set to On in the Anynet setup menu Check whether the TV remote control is in TV mode e Check whether the remote control is Anynet compatible Anynet doesn t work in certain situations Searching channels operating Media Play USB or Plug amp Play initial setup etc e When connecting or removing the HDMI cable please make sure to search devices again or turn your TV off and on again e Checkif the Anynet Function of Anynet device is set on want to start Anynet e Check if the Anynet device is properly connected to the TV and check if the Anynet HDMI CEC is set to On in the Anynet Setup menu e Press the TOOLS button to display the Anynet menu and select a menu you want want to exit Anynet e Select View TV in the Anynet menu e Press the SOURCE button on the TV remote control and select a non Anynet device e Press V CH A PRE CH and FAV CH to change the TV mode Note that the channel button operates only when a tuner embedded Anynet device is not connected The message Connecting to You cannot use the remote control when you are configuring Anynet or switching to a view mode Anynet device appears on the e Use the remote control when the Anynet setting or switching to view mode is complete Screen The Anynet device does not play e You cannot us

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