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    E-MANUAL imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. To receive more complete service, please register your product at www.samsung.com/register Model Serial No
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    the INFO button (Now & Next guide) 1 • Using Channel menu 2 • Picture In Picture (PIP) • Economical Solutions • Other Features • Support Menu Advanced Features 41 • Using the My Contents 66 43 • Connecting Information • Troubleshooting 79 • Anti-theft Kensington Lock 96 • License 98
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    The display identifies the current channel and the status of certain audio-video settings. The Now & Next guide shows daily TV program information for each channel according to the broadcasting time. ●● Scroll ◄, ► to view information for a desired program while watching the current channel. • The
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    screen will be displayed. ■■ Guide The EPG (Electronic Program Guide) information is provided by broadcasters. Using program schedules provided by Watch TV Guide Schedule Manager broadcasters, you can specify a channel status. • The displayed image may differ depending on the model. English
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    Using Guide Guide DTV Air 08.1 Rede TV!HD Home and Away 9:48 pm - 12:05 am Wed, 6 Oct 10:54 pm 08.1 Rede TV!HD ATLÉ .1 Globo HD JORNAL DA GLOBAL Tine Team 05.1 Globo HD No Information ◀ ▼ 08.1 Rede TV!HD Home and... No Information Fiv... Dark Angel ▶ C A SBchedDule MC grA B -2 HDours
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    before 2 hours. 3 C YAelloBw (+2DHours): Viewing the list of programs to be broadcasted after 2 hours. A B4 D Blue (Exit): Exits the guide. 5 ; (Information): Displays details of the selected program. 6 k (Page): Move to previous or next page. 7 ◀ E (Watch / Schedule) ●● When selecting the
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    to be displayed automatically at the intended time. Set the current time first to use this function. 1. Press the ENTERE button to add manual booking. 2. Press the button to set the Antenna, Channel, Repeat, Date, ◀ Start Time. ▶ ●● Antenna: Select the desired broadcasting signal. ●● Channel
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    ~Sun, Mon~Fri or Everyday to set at your convenience. If you select Manual, you can set the day you want. NN The (c) mark indicates the day you've selected. ●● Date: You can set the desired date. NN It
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    ◀ NN Favorites 1-5 will be displayed 11.1 a 13 TV#11 Air ▶ when you set Add to a 14 Air Favorites. Air C A AnBtenna CDProAgramB View LD CH Mode E Watch k Page NN If you want to view favorite • The displayed image may differ depending on the model. channels you added, press the CH LIST
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    NN Using the color buttons with the Channel List. ●C● A RBed (ADntenna): Switches to Air or Cable. ●● C YAelloBw (PrDogram View / Channel View): Displays the program when digital channel is selected. Returns to the channel view. ●● L (CH Mode / Channel): Move to the Favorites 1-5 when Add to
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    Channel Status Display Icons Icon a An analog channel. ) A reserved program. \ A locked channel. Operations ◀ ▶ English
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    How to use Timer Viewing in Channel List (digital channels only) When you set the Timer Viewing in Channel List, you can only set the program in Program View. 1. Press the CH LIST button, then select a desired digital channel. 2. Press the C (PA roBgramDView) button. 3. Press the ▲ / ▼ buttons
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    a 8 ---- Air 9.1 TV #9 a 15 a 16 ---- Air ---- Air ◀ Channel Manager. a 10 ---- Air a 17 ---- Air ▶ ●C● A RBed (ADntenna): Switches to Air C A AnBtennaC DA B D Sorting k Page E Select T Tools R Return Air or Cable. • The displayed image may differ depending on the model. C A B ●● D Blue
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    Channel Status Display Icons Icon Operations a An analog channel. c A channel selected. F A channel set as a favorite. \ A locked channel. T Displays the Channel Manager option menu. ◀ ▶ Channel Manager Option Menu t Set each channel using the Channel Manager menu options (Watch, Add
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    1. Select a channel and press the TOOLS button. 2. Select a function and change its settings. ●● Watch: Watch the selected channel. ●● Add to Favorites / Edit Favorites: Set channels you watch frequently as favorites. / Add or Delete the selected channel in Favorites 1-5. 1. Select the Add to
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    ●● Lock / Unlock: Lock a channel so that the channel cannot be selected and viewed. NN NOTE ●● This function is available only when the Channel Lock is set to On. ●● The PIN input screen appears. Enter your 4-digit PIN, the default of which is "0-0-0-0". Change the PIN using the Change PIN option.
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    ●● Add / Delete: Delete or add a channel to display the channels you want. NN NOTE ●● All deleted channels will be shown on the All Channels menu. ●● A gray-colored channel indicates the channel has been deleted. ●● The Add menu only appears for deleted channels. ●● Deselect All: Deselect all the
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    ❑❑ Memorizing channels OOMENUm → Channel → ENTERE ■■ Antenna (Air / Cable) t 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). ◀ ▶ English
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    ■■ Auto Program Scans for a channel automatically and stores in the TV. ●● Air: Air antenna signal. ●● Cable: Cable antenna signal. NN NOTE ●● Automatically allocated program numbers may not correspond to actual or desired program numbers. If a channel
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    tune the channel, as this is done automatically during the search and store operation. If the signal is weak or distorted, fine tune the channel manually. ●● Select Fine Tune in the Channel menu. ◀ NN Fine tuned channels that have been saved are marked with an asterisk "*" on the right-hand side
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    ■■ Color System (Auto / PAL-M / PAL-N / NTSC) Normally the TV can receive image and sound with good quality in Auto mode. This mode detects the color signal sources automatically. If the color implementation is unsatisfactory, select any of PAL-M, PAL-N or NTSC. ◀ ▶ English
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    ❑❑ Changing the Preset Picture Mode OOMENUm → Picture → Picture Mode → ENTERE ■■ Picture Mode t Select your preferred picture type. NN When connecting a PC, you can only make changes to the Entertain and Standard. ●● Dynamic: Suitable for a bright room. ◀ ●● Standard: Suitable for a normal
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    , Color or Tint (G/R) the OSD will be adjusted accordingly. ●● Settings can be adjusted and stored for each external device connected ◀ to the TV. ▶ ●● When connecting a PC, you can only make changes to Backlight, Contrast, Brightness and Sharpness. ●● Lowering picture brightness reduces
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    ■■ Screen Adjustment Set the various picture options such as picture size and aspect ratio. ●● Picture 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.
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    Screen Fit: Displays the full image without any cut-off when HDMI (720p / 1080i / 1080p) or Component (1080i / 1080p) signals are input. Smart View1 for 5 series : Reduces original screen by 50%. Smart View2 for 5 series : Reduces original
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    ●● Position: Adjust the picture position. It is only available in Zoom1, Zoom2 or Wide Fit . NN After selecting Zoom1, Zoom2 or Wide Fit, select Position. Follow the steps below in the Position screen. 1. Select the Position, press the ENTERE button. 2. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to move the picture up
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    NN After selecting Screen Fit in HDMI (1080i/1080p) or Component (1080i/1080p) mode, you may need to center the picture. Select Position, then follow the steps below in the Position screen. 1.
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    and stored for each external device you have connected to an input on the TV. Input Source Picture Size ATV 16:9, Zoom1, Zoom2, 4:3 Component (480i, 480p (720p, 1080i, 1080p) 16:9, Wide Fit, 4:3, Screen Fit HDMI (720p, 1080i, 1080p) 16:9, Wide Fit, 4:3, Screen Fit, Smart View1, Smart
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    Changing the Picture Options ■■ Advanced Settings OOMENUm → Picture → Advanced Settings → ENTERE (available in Standard / Movie mode) Compared to previous models, new Samsung TVs have more precise pictures. NN When connecting a PC, you can only Advanced Settings make changes to Gamma and White
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    ●● Dynamic Contrast (Off / Low / Medium / High): Adjust the screen contrast. ●● Shadow Detail: Increase the brightness of dark images. ●● Gamma: Adjust the primary color intensity. ●● RGB Only Mode (Off / Red / Green / Blue): Display the Red, Green and Blue color for making fine adjustments to the
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    Edge Enhancement (Off / On): Emphasize object boundaries. ●● Motion Lighting (Off / On): Reduce power consumption by brightness ◀ control adapted motion. ▶ ●● LED Motion Plus (Off / On) for LED 5 series 40 inches : Remove drag from fast scenes with a lot of movement to provide a clear picture
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    Standard ●● Color Tone (Cool / Standard / Warm1 / Warm2) Digital Noise Filter MPEG Noise Filter HDMI Black Level : Auto : Auto : Normal NN Warm1 or Warm2 will be Film Mode : Off device connected to an input on the TV. U Move E Enter R Return • The displayed image may differ depending on the
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    Auto / Auto Visualization): If the broadcast signal received by your TV is weak, you can activate the Digital Noise Filter feature to screen. NN When the signal is weak, try other options until the best picture is displayed. Auto Visualization: When changing analog channels, displays signal
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    (Low / Normal): Selects the black level on the screen to adjust the screen depth. NN Available only in HDMI mode (RGB signals). ●● Film Mode (Off / Auto1 / Auto2): Sets the TV to automatically sense and process film signals from all sources and adjusts the picture for optimum quality. NN Available
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    ■■ Reset Picture (OK / Cancel) Resets your current picture mode to its default settings. ◀ ▶ English
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    → Sound Mode → ENTERE ■■ Sound Mode t ●● Standard: Selects the normal sound mode. ●● Music: Emphasizes music over voices. ●● Movie: Provides the best sound for movies. ●● Clear Voice: Emphasizes voices over other sounds. ◀ ●● Amplify: Increases the intensity of high-frequency sound to allow
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    ❑❑ Adjusting Sound Settings OOMENUm → Sound → Sound Effect → ENTERE ■■ Sound Effect (standard sound mode only) Use the up and down arrow keys to select an option, and then press ENTERE. ●● SRS TruSurround HD (Off / On) t This function provides a virtual 5.1 channel surround sound experience ◀
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    setting for each speaker. Balance: Adjusts the balance between the right and left speaker. 100Hz / 300Hz / 1kHz / 3kHz / 10kHz (Bandwidth Adjustment): Adjusts the level of specific bandwidth frequencies. Reset: Resets the equalizer to its default settings. ◀ ▶ English
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    ■■ Broadcast Audio Options ●● Audio Language t (digital channels only) Change the default value for audio languages. NN The available language may differ depending on the broadcast. ◀ ▶ English
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    are having difficulty receiving a stereo signal. Stereo: Choose for channels that are broadcasting in stereo. SAP: Choose to listen to the Separate Audio Program, which is usually a foreign-language translation. NN Depending on the particular program being broadcast, you can listen to ◀ Mono
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    to Normal mode, making almost no noise. It is useful at night. NN To use the volume control on the source device connected to the TV, set Auto Volume to Off on the TV. Otherwise, a change to the volume control of the source device may not be applied. ◀ ▶ English
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    ■■ Reset Sound (OK / Cancel) Resets your current sound mode to its default settings. ◀ ▶ English
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    button. ●● Clock: Setting the clock is for using various timer features of the TV. NN If you disconnect the power cord, you have to set the clock again. ◀ Clock Mode: Set up the current time manually or automatically. ▶ - Auto: Set the current time automatically using the time from a digital
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    Set: Set the Day, Month, Year, Hour, Minute and am/pm. NN Available only when Clock Mode is set to Manual. NN You can set the day, month, year, hour and minute directly by pressing the number buttons on the remote control. Time Zone: Select your
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    ❑❑ Using the Sleep Timer OOMENUm → System → Time → Sleep Timer → ENTERE ●● Sleep Timer t: Automatically shuts off the TV after a preset period of time. (30, 60, 90, 120, 150 and 180 minutes). NN To cancel the Sleep Timer, select Off. ◀ ▶ English
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    set at your convenience. If you select Manual, you can set up the day you want ◀ to activate the timer. Setup Once On Timer 1 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat On Time Volume 04 00 am 20 Source Antenna Channel TV Cable 3 ▶ NN The c mark indicates the day you've selected
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    . Music / Photo (when the Source is set to USB): Select a folder in the USB device containing music or photo files to be played when the TV is turned on automatically. NN If there is no music file on the USB device or the folder containing a music file ◀ is not selected, the
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    card reader when using On Timer. NN The On Timer function may not work with USB devices with a built-in battery, MP3 players, or PMPs made Everyday, Mon~Fri, Mon~Sat, Sat~Sun or Manual ◀ to set at your convenience. If you select Manual, you can set up the day you want to on the model. English
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    , such as children, from watching unsuitable program. ▶ ●● Program Rating Lock: Prevent unauthorized users, such as children, from watching unsuitable program with a user defined 4-digit PIN code. NN The items of Program Rating Lock differs depending on the country. English
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    in the Confirm New PIN. When the Confirm screen appears, press the OK button. Your PIN has been memorized. NN If you forget the PIN code, press the remote control buttons in the following sequence in Standby mode, which resets the PIN to
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    simultaneously. PIP (Picture-in-Picture) does not function in the same mode. NN NOTE ●● For PIP sound, refer to the Sound Select instructions. ◀ ●● If you turn the TV off while watching in PIP mode, the PIP window will ▶ disappear. ●● You may notice that the picture in the PIP window becomes
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    ●● PIP Settings Main picture Component, HDMI Sub picture TV ●● PIP (Off / On): Activate or deactivate the PIP function. ●● Air/Cable (Air / Cable): Select either Air or Cable as the input source for the sub-
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    / Picture Off) t: This adjust the brightness of the TV in order to reduce power consumption. If you select Picture Off, the screen is turned the screen. ●● Eco Sensor (Off / On) for 5 series 40 inches : To enhance your power savings; the picture settings will automatically adapt to the light in
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    ●● No Signal Power Off (Off / 15 min. / 30 min. / 60 min.): Sets how quickly the TV switches to standby mode, if no picture is being received. ●● Auto Power Off (Off / On): The TV will be automatically turned off when no user operation is received for 4 hours. ◀ ▶ English
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    ❑❑ Other Features OOMENUm → System → ENTERE ■■ Menu Language Set the menu language. 1. Select Menu Language and press the ENTERE button. 2. Choose desired language and press the ENTERE button. NN Choose between English, Português and Español. ◀ ▶ English
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    NN Caption feature is not available when connecting the PC or Component, HDMI mode. ●● Caption Mode: You can select the desired caption mode. NN ▶ 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
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    ■■ Auto Protection Time ●● Auto Protection Time (Off / 2 hours / 4 hours / 8 hours / 10 hours): 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. ◀ ▶ English
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    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. English
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    ●● Game Mode is not available when the input source is set to TV or HDMI/DVI (connecting a PC). ●● After connecting the game console, set Game Mode to On. Unfortunately, you may notice reduced picture quality. ●● If Game Mode is On: --
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    ●● Menu Transparency (Bright / Dark): Set the Transparency of the menu. ●● Boot Logo (Off / On): Display Samsung logo when the TV is turned on. ●● AV Color System (Auto / PAL-M / PAL-N / NTSC): Normally the TV can receive image and sound with good quality when in the mode Auto. This mode detects the
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    ❑❑ Support Menu OO MENUm → Support→ e-Manual → ENTERE ■■ e-Manual You can read the introduction and instructions about the TV features stored in your TV. NN For the detailed information about e-Manual Screen, refer to "How to use the e-Manual" in User Manual. ◀ ▶ English
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    be a problem with the TV. Contact Samsung's Call Center for assistance. 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. ◀ ▶ English
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    may be a problem with the TV. Contact Samsung's Call Center for assistance. 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. ◀ ▶ English
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    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. NN If none of these troubleshooting tips apply, contact the Samsung customer service center. ◀ ▶ English
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    ■■ Software Upgrade Software Upgrade can be performed by downloading the latest firmware from "www.samsung.com" to a USB memory device. Current Version - the software already installed in the TV. NN Software is represented as 'Year/ Month/Day_Version'. ◀ Software Upgrade Current Version 2011/01/
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    www.samsung.com, into the TV. Please be careful not to disconnect the power or remove the USB drive until upgrades are complete. The TV will be turned off and on automatically after completing the firmware upgrade. When software is upgraded, * It may differ depending on the model. ◀ video
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    ■■ 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. ◀ ▶ English
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    CONTENT button to select My Contents. My Contents Photos 2. Press ▲/▼ button to select Music desired menu (Photos, Music), then press the ENTERE button. Source Watch TV ◀ ▶ • The displayed image may differ depending on the
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    a USB Device 1. Turn on your TV. 2. Connect a USB device containing photo and music files to the USB jack on the side of the TV. 3. When USB is connected to the TV, popup window appears. Then you can select Connected Device. ◀ TV Rear Panel * It may differ depending on the model. ▶ English
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    Card Readers and USB HDD (USB HUB are not ◀ supported). Devices should be connected directly to the TV's USB port. ▶ ●● 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
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    higher the resolution of the image, the longer it takes to display on the screen. ●● The maximum supported JPEG resolution is 15360X8640 pixels. ●● For unsupported or corrupted files, the "Not Supported File Format" message is displayed. ●● If the files are sorted by Folder View, up to 1000 files
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    than two MSC devices are connected, some of them may not be recognized. A USB device that requires high power (more than 500mA or 5V) ◀ may not be supported. ▶ ●● If an over-power warning message is displayed while you are connecting or using a USB device, the device may not be recognized or
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    Screensaver will run. ●● The power-saving mode of some external hard disk drives may be released automatically when connected to the TV. ●● If a USB extension the device may not be read. ●● If a USB device connected to the TV is not recognized, the list of files on the device is corrupted or
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    ❑❑ Screen Display Move to the desired file using the buttons and then press the ENTERE. The file is played. My Contents screen may differ depending on the way to enter the screen. Information: You can ascertain the selected device name, contents mode, folder/ file name, page and sorting list. ◀
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    R Return NN If the sound is abnormal when playing MP3 files, adjust the Equalizer in the Sound menu. (An overmodulated MP3 file may cause a sound problem.) English
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    Playing the selected music 1. Press the C (EAdiBt ModDe) button. 2. Select the desired music. NN The check box appears to the left of the selected files. 3. Press the TOOLS button and select Play Selected Contents. NN You can select or deselect all music pressing the Select All/Deselect All. ◀
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    ■■ Photos Viewing a Photo (or Slide Show) 1. Press the button to select the desired photo in the file Nomal list. 2. Press the ENTERE button. ●● When a selected photo is displayed, press the ◀ ENTERE button to start the slide show. ●● During the slide show, all files in the file list
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    ❑❑ My Contents - Additional Functions Music/Photos Play Option menu During playing a file, press the TOOLS button. Category Operation Shuffle Mode You can play the music randomly. ◀ Repeat Mode You can play music files repeatedly. Picture Mode You can adjust the picture setting. Sound
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    Category Operation Start Slide Show / You can start or pause a Slide Show. Pause Slide Show Music Slide Show Speed You can select the slide show speed during the slide show. Background Music You can turn background music on and off when watching a slide show. ◀ Background Music You can
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    Category Zoom Operation You can zoom into images in full screen mode. Music Rotate You can rotate images in full screen mode. Information ◀ You can see detailed information about the played file. c Photos c c c ▶ English
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    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. Issues Solutions and Explanations Poor picture ◀ First of all, please
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    Issues Solutions and Explanations The TV image does ●● If you have an analog Cable/Set top box, upgrade to not look as good as a digital set top box. Use HDMI to deliver HD (high it did in the store. definition) picture quality. ●● Cable/Satellite subscribers: Try HD stations from the channel
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    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
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    Solutions and Explanations There is poor color ●● Adjust the Picture options in the TV menu. (go to or brightness. Picture Mode / Color / Brightness / Sharpness) ●● Adjust Energy Saving option in the TV menu (go to MENU - System - Eco Solution - Energy Saving) ●● Try resetting the picture
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    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 If the audio is OK, the sound problem may caused by the source or signal. English
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    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 ●● If you are using a DVI to HDMI cable, TV set not but there is no support audio. sound. ●● Reboot the connected device by reconnecting the ◀ device
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    Issues The speakers are making an inappropriate noise. Solutions and Explanations ●● For Antenna or Cable connections, check the signal information. Low signal level may cause sound distortion. ●● Perform the Sound Test as explained above. ◀ ▶ English
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    and Explanations No Picture, No Video The TV will not turn ●● Make sure the AC power cord is securely plugged on. into the wall outlet and the TV. ●● Make sure the wall outlet is working. ●● Try pressing the POWER button on the TV to make sure the problem is not the remote control. ◀ If the
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    in the System menu. ●● 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
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    ) video outputs to match the connections to the TV input. For example, if an external device's output is HDMI, it should be connected to an HDMI input on the TV. ◀ ●● Make sure your connected devices are powered on. ▶ ●● Be sure to select the TV's correct source by pressing the SOURCE button on
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    Issues Solutions and Explanations RF(Cable/Antenna) Connection The TV is not receiving all channels. ●● Make sure the . go to MENU - Channel - Auto Program then select Auto and make sure the correct Cable TV signal type is set in the menu. ◀ ●● Verify the Antenna is positioned correctly. ▶ No
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    such as sports and action movies. ●● A low signal can cause picture distortion. This is not a TV problem. Others ◀ Purple/green rolling horizontal bars and ●● Remove the left and right audio connections from the set-top-box. If the buzzing stops, this indicates that ▶ buzzing noise from the
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    on movies that have aspect ratios different from your TV. ●● Adjust picture size option on your external device or TV to full screen. ◀ The remote control ●● Replace the remote control batteries with correct does not work. polarity (+/-). ▶ ●● Clean the transmission window located on the top
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    . Refer to the Cable/Set top box user does not turn the TV manual for SAMSUNG TV code. on or off, or adjust the volume. A "Mode Not ●● Check the supported resolution of the TV and adjust Supported" the external device's output resolution accordingly. ◀ message appears. Refer to resolution
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    in the Self Diagnosis Test menu. ●● This function is only available with digital channels from an Antenna / RF / Coax connection. TV is tilted to the right or left side. ●● Remove the stand base from the TV and reassemble it. ◀ The Channel ●● The Channel menu is only available when the
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    Issues Solutions and Explanations Your settings are lost after 30 minutes or every time the TV is turned off. ●● If TV is in the Store Demo mode, it will reset audio and picture settings every 30 minutes. Please change from Store Demo mode to Home Use mode in the Plug & Play procedure. Press the
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    is only available when you are using available. a HDMI, HDMI/DVI or components source. 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 ●● Select Home Use under Plug & Play mode
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    Lock (depending on the model) The Kensington Lock is not supplied by Samsung. It is a device used to physically fix the system when using it in a public place. The appearance and locking method may differ from the illustration depending on the manufacturer. Refer to the manual provided with the
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    locking device into the Kensington slot on the product (1). 4. Lock the lock. NN NOTE ◀ ●● These are general 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
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    ❑❑ License TheaterSound, SRS and symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. TheaterSound technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. ◀ Open Source License Notice
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