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Canada Samsung Electronics America, Inc. 105 Challenger Road Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660-0511 LCD TV user manual BN68-02604A-04 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 - Samsung LN40C550J1FXZA | User Manual - Page 2
to an increase in the internal temperature of the product. ✎✎ When using a stand or wall-mount, use parts provided by Samsung Electronics only. xx 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. ✎✎ The appearance - Samsung LN40C550J1FXZA | User Manual - Page 3
Securing the TV to the Wall 43 Changing the Preset Picture Mode 14 yy Troubleshooting 44 Adjusting picture settings 14 Economical Solutions 14 Setting up the TV with your PC 14 Changing the Picture Options 15 yy Sound Menu 16 yy Specifications 47 License 47 yy Dimensions 48 yy - Samsung LN40C550J1FXZA | User Manual - Page 4
are included with your LCD TV. If any items are missing, contact your dealer. ✎✎The items' colors and shapes may vary depending on the models. yy Remote Control (BN59-01041A) & Batteries (AAA x 2) yy Owner's Instructions yy Warranty Card / Safety Guide / Quick Setup Guide yy Cleaning Cloth (BN63 - Samsung LN40C550J1FXZA | User Manual - Page 5
the LCD TV placed down, it may lean to one side. Viewing the Control Panel ✎✎The product color and shape may vary depending on the model. Remote 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). - Samsung LN40C550J1FXZA | User Manual - Page 6
TV Samsung time.) Returns to the previous channel. Cut off the sound temporarily. Changes channels. Displays the main on-screen menu. Displays Favorite Channel Lists on the screen. (P. 12) Press to display information on the TV the TV. - Samsung LN40C550J1FXZA | User Manual - Page 7
Mode Set the Clock Mode automatically or manually. ✎✎If you select the Auto, set the daylight saving time. Select the time zone where you live. 6 Viewing the HD Connection Guide The connection method for the best HD screen quality is displayed. 7 Enjoy your TV. Press the ENTERE button. FAV.CH - Samsung LN40C550J1FXZA | User Manual - Page 8
to 1080p) We recommend using the HDMI connection for the best quality HD picture. Available devices: DVD, Blu-ray HDMI mode is connected to the TV. If such a problem occurs, ask the manufacturer of the AV IN 1, the color of the AV IN 1 [Y/VIDEO] jack (Green) does not match the color of the video - Samsung LN40C550J1FXZA | User Manual - Page 9
is connected to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) jack, decrease the volume of both the TV and the system. R-AUDIO-L PR PB Y xx 5.1 CH (channel) audio is available when the TV is connected to an external device supporting 5.1 CH. xx When the receiver (home theater) is set to on, you can hear - Samsung LN40C550J1FXZA | User Manual - Page 10
100.000 32.750 81.750 95.750 130.000 25.175 31.500 31.500 40.000 50.000 49.500 65.000 75.000 78.750 108.000 108.000 . xx Separate and Composite modes are supported. SOG(Sync On Green) is not supported. Sync Polarity (H / V) EX-LINK Connector for service only. Input Cables (Sold Separately) - Samsung LN40C550J1FXZA | User Manual - Page 11
Edit Name. Basic FeaturesPRE-CH How to Navigate Menus Before using the TV, follow the steps below to learn how to navigate the menu and ◄/► 6 ENTER E 7 EXIT e The main menu options appear on the screen: Picture, Sound, Channel, Setup, Input, Application, Support. Select an icon with the ▲ or ▼ - Samsung LN40C550J1FXZA | User Manual - Page 12
♥ TV #10 11-1 ♥ TV #11 Air A Antenna B Zoom C Select Page T Tools ■ ■ FAV.CH All Channels: Shows all currently available cMhaTnSnels. Added Channels: Shows all added channels. * Favorite: Shows all favorite channels. ■ ■ Programmed: Shows all currently reserved programs. ✎✎Using the color - Samsung LN40C550J1FXZA | User Manual - Page 13
on the All Channels menu. xx A gray-colored channel indicates the channel has been deleted. xx numeric buttons on your remote for entering the date and time. ✎✎ If you selected Once, Every Week or Every is weak or distorted, fine tune the channel manually. yy Select Fine Tune in the Channel menu - Samsung LN40C550J1FXZA | User Manual - Page 14
Color or Tint (G/R), the OSD will be adjusted accordingly. xx In PC mode, you can only make changes to Backlight, Contrast and Brightness. xx Settings can be adjusted and stored for each external device connected to the TV adjusted manually. ✎✎ frequency as best as possible or Samsung Dealer.) - Samsung LN40C550J1FXZA | User Manual - Page 15
Size and Auto Protection Time. ¦¦ Changing the Picture Options Picture Options Advanced Settings Color Tone Size : Normal ► : 16:9 OO MENUm → Picture → Advanced Settings → ENTERE POWER P (available in Standard / Movie mode) Compared to previous models, new Samsung TVs have more precise - Samsung LN40C550J1FXZA | User Manual - Page 16
weak, try other options until the best picture is displayed. Auto Visualization: When ✎✎ Available in TV, AV, COMPONENT (480i / 1080i) and HDMI (480i / 1080i). ■■ Auto Protection Time (2 hours / (Bandwidth Adjustment): Adjusts the level of specific bandwidth frequencies. ■■ Reset: Resets the - Samsung LN40C550J1FXZA | User Manual - Page 17
interactive 3D sound experience. ■■ Audio DP.eSlaIZyE: Correct audio-video mismatch, when watching TV or TV. ✎✎ 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 - Samsung LN40C550J1FXZA | User Manual - Page 18
be made. You must set the clock first. On Time ▲ Inactivate ▼ Off Time Inactivate Volume 10 Repeat Once Timer 1 12 12 Source TV 00 00 Antenna Air am am S.MODE Channel 3 , 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 - Samsung LN40C550J1FXZA | User Manual - Page 19
(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 material. xx The rating titles (For example: Humor Level..etc) and TV ratings (For example: DH, MH, H..etc) may differ depending on the - Samsung LN40C550J1FXZA | User Manual - Page 20
and Background cannot be set to have the same color. xx You cannot set both the Foreground Opacity and details on set up options, refer to the "Network Connection" instructions. (P. 23~28) General ■■ Game Mode (Off / On): menu. -- If you display the TV menu in Game Mode, the screen shakes slightly. xx Game - Samsung LN40C550J1FXZA | User Manual - Page 21
quality is either perfect or the channels are unavailable. Adjust your antenna to increase signal strength. ■■ Troubleshooting: If the TV seems to have a problem, refer to this description. ✎✎ If none of these troubleshooting tips apply, contact the Samsung customer service center. 21 English - Samsung LN40C550J1FXZA | User Manual - Page 22
Insert a USB drive containing the firmware TV Side Panel upgrade file, downloaded from www.samsung.com, into the TV. Please be careful not to disconnect instructions. ✎✎ If the Internet connection does not operate properly, the connection may be broken. Please retry downloading. If the problem - Samsung LN40C550J1FXZA | User Manual - Page 23
Wall TV Rear Panel LAN Cable If you have a Dynamic Network, you should use an ADSL modem or router that supports Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). Modems and routers that support address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS values manually on your TV's Cable Setup Screen when you set up the - Samsung LN40C550J1FXZA | User Manual - Page 24
click Status. 3. On the dialog that appears, click the Support tab. 4. On the Support Tab, click the Details button. The Network connection values are displayed. How to set up manually To set up your TV's cable network connection manually, follow these steps: 1. Follow Steps 1 through 6 in the "How - Samsung LN40C550J1FXZA | User Manual - Page 25
Port on the Wall Wireless IP sharer (AP having DHCP Server) LAN Cable Samsung Wireless LAN Adapter or TV Rear Panel Samsung's Wireless LAN adapter is sold separately and is offered by select retailers, Ecommerce sites and Samsungparts. com. Samsung's Wireless LAN adapter supports the IEEE 802 - Samsung LN40C550J1FXZA | User Manual - Page 26
these steps: 1. Connect the extension cable to the USB 1 (HDD) port. 2. Connect the extension cable and Samsung Wireless LAN Adapter. 3. Attach the Samsung Wireless LAN Adapter to the back of the TV near the top, using double-sided adhesive tape. Network Setup (PBC (WPS)) How to set up using PBC - Samsung LN40C550J1FXZA | User Manual - Page 27
select Network Test, and then press the ENTERE button. Network Setup (Ad-Hoc) You can connect to a mobile device without an access point through the "Samsung Wireless LAN Adapter" by using a peer to peer network. How to connect to new Ad-hoc 1. Follow Steps 1 through 6 in the "How to set up - Samsung LN40C550J1FXZA | User Manual - Page 28
, your ISP can not authenticate its MAC address, and your TV can not connect. To resolve this problem, ask your ISP about the procedures required to connect devices other than a PC (such as your TV) to the Internet. If your Internet service provider requires an ID or password to connect to the - Samsung LN40C550J1FXZA | User Manual - Page 29
want to use Media Play to play files saved on your PC over your TV, you should download "PC Share Manager" and users manual from "www.samsung.com." TV Side Panel PC LAN or External Modem (ADSL/VDSL/Cable TV) Samsung Wireless TV Rear Panel LAN Adapter Wireless IP sharer LAN Cable 1. For more - Samsung LN40C550J1FXZA | User Manual - Page 30
supported). Devices should be connected directly to the TV's USB port. xx 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 connected, you can only use one at a time. xx If more than two MSC devices are - Samsung LN40C550J1FXZA | User Manual - Page 31
can enjoy movie clips contained on a Game, but you cannot play the Game itself. 00:04:03 / 00:07:38 1/1 yy Supported Subtitle Formats Movie 01.avi Name MPEG-4 time-based text SAMI SubRip SubViewer Micro DVD File extension .ttxt .smi .srt .sub .sub or .txt Format XML HTML string-based string - Samsung LN40C550J1FXZA | User Manual - Page 32
AC3 / MPEG / LPCM AC3 / MPEG / LPCM / AAC AC3 / AAC / MP3 / DD+ / HE-AAC Other Restrictions ✎✎ NOTE xx If there are problems with the contents of a codec, the codec will not be supported. xx If the information for a Container is incorrect and the file is in error, the Container will not be able - Samsung LN40C550J1FXZA | User Manual - Page 33
device. ✎✎If the sound is abnormal when playing MP3 files, adjust the Equalizer in the Sound menu. (An over-modulated MP3 file may cause a sound problem.) I Love You Jhon 1st Album Pop 2010 4.2MB 01:10 / 04:02 Playlist 3/15 I Love you Jhon Music 1 No Singer Music 2 No Singer Music 3 No - Samsung LN40C550J1FXZA | User Manual - Page 34
Advanced Features ¦¦ Playing Multiple Files Playing selected video/music/photo files 1. Press the Yellow button in the file list to select the desired file. 2. Repeat the above operation to select multiple files. ✎✎ NOTE xx The c mark appears to the left of the selected files. xx To cancel a - Samsung LN40C550J1FXZA | User Manual - Page 35
can enjoy video in one of supported languages as required. The function is only enabled when stream-type files which support multiple audio formats are played. Get DivX® VOD registration code: Shows the registration code authorized for the TV. If you connect to the DivX web site and register, you - Samsung LN40C550J1FXZA | User Manual - Page 36
t 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 - Samsung LN40C550J1FXZA | User Manual - Page 37
This is only available for devices that support the recording function.) Stops recording. external devices will turn off at the same time as the TV powers off. However, a device may not You can make a recording of a TV Program using a Samsung recorder. 1. Select Recording. ✎✎ When manual. 37 English - Samsung LN40C550J1FXZA | User Manual - Page 38
TV. xx The TV remote control may not work under certain conditions. If this occurs, reselect the Anynet+ device. xx The Anynet+ functions do not operate with other manufacturers' products. ¦¦ Troubleshooting for Anynet+ Problem Check whether or not the device supports Anynet+ functions. • Check - Samsung LN40C550J1FXZA | User Manual - Page 39
TV for browsing web pages in your mobile phones. ✎✎For more information, visit "www.samsung.com" or contact the Samsung call center. Mobile devices may need additional software installation. For details, refer to each device's user's guide appeared three times, the mobile phone manual. ✎✎ Some - Samsung LN40C550J1FXZA | User Manual - Page 40
Samsung Phone to Operate Your TV Before you can use this feature, you must connect to a Samsung mobile phone that supports ScreenShare functions. When operating the TV 's guide. xx When you want to play media contents from your PC, select the PC icon on the main display of AllShare. Then the TV's - Samsung LN40C550J1FXZA | User Manual - Page 41
supplied by Samsung. It is a instructions. For exact instructions, see the User manual supplied with the locking device. ✎✎The locking device has to be purchased separately. ✎✎The location of the Kensington slot may be different depending on the TV model. Installing the Wall Mount - Samsung LN40C550J1FXZA | User Manual - Page 42
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 - Samsung LN40C550J1FXZA | User Manual - Page 43
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. (M6 X L16 : 32 ~ 40 inch TVs) (M8 - Samsung LN40C550J1FXZA | User Manual - Page 44
Other Information 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 samsung.com, then click on Support, or call Samsung customer service at 1-800-SAMSUNG. Issues Poor picture Solutions and - Samsung LN40C550J1FXZA | User Manual - Page 45
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 menu. Try changing Caption Mode Service 1 to CC1. (P. 20) wireless network connection failed. • Samsung Wireless USB dongle is required to - Samsung LN40C550J1FXZA | User Manual - Page 46
TV. Refer to the Cable/Sat user manual for SAMSUNG TV code. A "Mode Not Supported" message appears. • Check the supported resolution of the TV 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. The PIP menu - Samsung LN40C550J1FXZA | User Manual - Page 47
Model Name Screen Size (Diagonal) Sound Output Dimensions (WxDxH) LN32C550 32 inches (31.5 inches measured diagonally) 1920 x 1080 10°C to 40 kg) 32.6 Ibs (14.8 kg) 40.8 Ibs (18.5 kg) 38.1 Ibs (17.3 kg) 48.3 Ibs (21.9 kg) ✎✎Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice. - Samsung LN40C550J1FXZA | User Manual - Page 48
31.8 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 48 English - Samsung LN40C550J1FXZA | User Manual - Page 49
Device List Digital Audio out DST (Daylight Saving Time) D-sub Dynamic Contrast E Energy Saving Equalizer External Speaker F FAV.CH Supported Subtitle Formats 31 21 Supported Video Formats 32 20 33 T 6, 17 Timer 18 V 23 Video play 24 Virtual Surround Volume 31 16 5, 6, 18 6W 10 Wall Mount - Samsung LN40C550J1FXZA | User Manual - Page 50
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