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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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    for LCD 550 series • System Menu • Support Menu Other Information 49 • Troubleshooting 177 81 • Anti-theft Kensington Lock 195 117 • License 197 Basic Features • Picture Menu • Sound Menu Advanced Features 23 • My Contents 130 40 • Anynet+(HDMI-CEC) 160 • AllShare™ for LCD 550
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    and then select the desired menu item. Choose from Schedule Manager, Channel List, and Channel Manager. ■■ Schedule Manager OOCONTENT → Watch TV → Schedule Manager → ENTERE Select the Schedule menu item to access the Timer Viewing function. Timer Viewing let you display the channel you want at the
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    Viewing You can set the TV to display a desired channel automatically on a day and at a time of your choice. NN You must set the current time the Schedule Manager screen. 2. Press the ENTERE button to add a scheduled viewing. ◀ 3. Press the buttons to set Antenna, Channel, Repeat, Date, and ▶
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    , Sat~Sun, Mon~Fri or Everyday. If you select Manual, you can set the day you want. NN A check (c) mark indicates a day you selected. ●● Date: You can set a desired date. NN Date is available only when you select Once in Repeat. ●● Start Time: You can set the start time you want. NN If you want
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    . NN When you press the CH LIST button on the remote control, the Channel List Added Channels 6-1 TV#6 ◀ Channel List screen is displayed at once. 7-1 a3 TV#7 Air ▶ 23 TV#23 ●● Added Channels: Show all added 33 TV#33 32 TV#32 (memorized) channels. a9 Air a 11 Air ●● Favorites
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    NN The TV displays Favorites only if you have added favorites using Add to Favorites. NN If you want to view the list of favorite channels quickly, press
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    ●● L (CH Mode / Channel): Toggles between the Favorites list (if you have added favorites using Add to Favorites) and the Added Channels. NN When you press the C (PA roBgramDView) button, you can move to other channels using L(Channel) button. ●● E (Watch / Information): Press to watch the channel
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    Viewing in Channel List (digital channels only) You can use Timer Viewing in Channel List to schedule a digital channel program for viewing. The TV will turn on and display the digital channel program when the program begins. To schedule a digital program, follow these steps: 1. Press the CH LIST
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    a 11 ---- Air 11-1 TV #11 a 12 ---- Air a 13 ---- Air 14-1 TV #14 a 15 a 16 a 17 ---- Air ---- Air ---- Air ▶ ●● ( ) Favorites 1-5: Show favorite channels, arranged in up to five groups. Each group has a Air C A AnBtenna D CAB D Sorting E Select T Tools R Return separate screen. English
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    Down arrow buttons to select Added Ch., All Channels or Favorite 1 through 5, and then press ENTERE or the Right arrow ◀ button. The cursor enters the screen you selected. ▶ NN If you have no favorites in a Favorite Group, the cursor will not enter that
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    Channel Status Display Icons Icon Description a An analog channel. c A selected channel. F A favorite channel. T Displays the Channel Manager option menu. ◀ Channel Manager Option Menu t ▶ Manage channels using the Channel Manager menu options (Watch, Add to Favorites / Edit Favorites,
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    each channel with the cursor, and then pressing ENTERE. 2. Press the TOOLS button on your remote control. 3. Select an option, and then press ENTERE to activate the option or change its settings. NN Exceptions: Select All. See the end of the Channel Manager section for ◀ information. ▶ Options
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    appears. 2. The Add to Favorites screen has five groups, Favorites 1, Favorites 2, etc. You can add a favorite channel to any one of the groups. Select a group ◀ using the up and down arrows on your remote control, and then press ▶ ENTERE. 3. Select OK, press ENTERE, and then press ENTERE
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    Using Edit Favorites to delete a channel from the Favorites List: 1. Select Edit Favorites, and then press the ENTERE button. The Edit Favorite screen appears. 2. The Favorite Group you assigned to that channel is checked. Select the group, and then press ENTERE. The check disappears. 3. Select OK,
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    channel. ●● Add / Delete: Add a channel or delete a channel from the channel list. When you use the channel button on your remote control to change channels, your TV only displays the channels on the channel list. Deleting a Channel from the Channel List: 1. Select Delete, and then press the ENTERE
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    button. NN Deleted channels are grayed out. 2. Press the TOOLS button on your remote control. The Options menu appears. 3. Select Add, press ENTERE, and then press ENTERE again. ◀ NN NOTE ▶ ●● Your TV will display all channels, including channels you deleted from the channel list, on the
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    ●● Add only appears if you have selected a deleted channel on the All Channels list. ●● Delete only appears if you have selected an added channel on the Added Ch. or All Channels list. ●● Deselect All: Deselect all the selected channels. NN Deselect All apppears only when you have selected one or
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    channels and adds the memorized channels to the Channel List with the Auto Program function. Before your TV can memorize channels, you must specify the signal source, either Air or Cable. If you select cable, when you start Auto Program, you must also
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    (Air / Cable) t To begin the memorizing procedure, follow these steps: 1. Push MENUm → Channel → ENTERE on your remote control. 2. Select Antenna, and then press ENTERE. 3. Select the source of your TV signal, Air or Cable. Go to the next section, Auto Program. NN Selecting Air or Cable also
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    TV's memory. To start Auto Program, follow these steps: 1. Push MENUm → Channel → ENTERE on your remote control. 2. Select Auto Program, and then press ENTERE. 3. Select Air or Cable or both by highlighting and then pressing ENTERE. NN If you selected Air or Cable or both on the Antenna screen
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    for Analog Cable System. 8. Select Search or Next, and then press ENTERE. Auto Program starts. NN After all the available channels are stored, Auto Program removes scrambled channels. When done, the Auto Program menu then reappears.This process can take up to 30 minutes How to Stop Auto Programming
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    ❑❑ Other Features OOMENUm → Channel → ENTERE ■■ Clear Scrambled Channel This function filters out scrambled channels after Auto Program is completed. This process may take up to 20~30 minutes. How to Stop the Clear Scrambled Channels Function 1. Press the ENTERE button to select Stop. ◀ 2. Press
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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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    can only select Entertain and Standard. ●● Dynamic: Suitable for a bright room. ◀ ●● Standard: Suitable for a normal environment. ▶ ●● Natural for LCD 550 series : For a display that is comfortable to the eye. ●● Movie: Suitable for watching movies in a dark room. ●● Entertain: Suitable for
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    (G/R), the OSD will be adjusted accordingly. ●● When connecting a PC, you can only make changes to Backlight, Contrast, Brightness, and Sharpness. ●● You can adjust and store settings for each external device connected to the TV. ●● Lowering picture brightness reduces power consumption. English
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    cable box or satellite receiver, it may have its own set of screen sizes as well. However, we highly recommend you use your TV's16:9 mode most of the time. ◀ 16:9: Sets the picture to 16:9 wide screen mode. ▶ Zoom1: Magnifies the picture moderately. Cuts off the top and sides. Zoom2: Magnifies
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    by the warranty. Screen Fit: When your TV inputs HDMI (720p / 1080i / 1080p) or Component (1080i / 1080p) signals, displays the full image without any cut-off. Smart View1 for LCD 550 series : Reduces original screen size by 50%. Smart View2 for LCD 550 series : Reduces original screen size by 25
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    is only available if Picture size is set to Zoom1, Zoom2, Wide Fit, or Screen fit. NN To use picture up or down. ◀ 4. Press the ENTERE button. ▶ NN If you want to reset the pictures to its original position, select Reset in the Position screen, and then press ENTERE. The picture will be reset
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    button, and then press ENTERE. 3. Press the or ► button to move the picture. 4. Press the ENTERE button. NN If you want to reset the pictures to its original position, select Reset in the ◀ Position screen, and then press ENTERE. The picture will be reset to ▶ its default position. English
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    settings for each external device you have connected to an input on the TV. NN Picture Sizes available by Input Source: Input Source Picture Size ATV, AV 16:9, Zoom1, Zoom2, 4:3 Component (480i, 480p, 576i, 576p) 16:9, Zoom1, Zoom2, 4:3 ◀ DTV(720p, 1080i, 1080p) 16:9, Wide Fit, 4:3, Screen
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    function to adjust the frequency as best as possible and Fine-tune again. After the noise has been reduced, re-adjust the picture so that it is aligned to the center of screen. Position: To adjust the PC's screen position if is not centered or does not fit the TV screen. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to
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    adjusts the picture's frequency, position, and fine tunes settings in the PC mode. NN Available in PC mode only. NN Not available if you connect your PC with an HDMI to DVI cable. Using Your TV as a Computer (PC) Display ◀ Entering the Video Settings (Based on Windows XP) ▶ For your TV to work
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    ". Another display dialog box appears. 4. Click the "Settings" tab on the display dialog-box. ●● On the Settings tab, set the correct resolution. ●● If a vertical-frequency option exists on your display settings dialog box, select '60' or '60 Hz'. Otherwise, just click 'OK' and exit the dialog
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    ❑❑ Changing the Picture Options ■■ Advanced Settings OOMENUm → Picture → Advanced Settings → ENTERE Advance Settings are available in the Standard and Movie modes. When connecting a PC, you can only make changes to Gamma and White Balance. They are not available
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    Black Tone (Off / Dark / Darker / Advanced Settings Darkest): Select the black level to Black Tone : Off ► adjust the screen depth. Dynamic Contrast : Medium ●● Dynamic Contrast (Off / Low / Shadow Detail : 0 Gamma : 0 Medium / High): Adjusts the screen RGB Only Mode : Off contrast
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    . Reset: Resets the White Balance to it's default settings. ●● Flesh Tone: Emphasizes pink "Flesh Tone". ◀ ●● Edge Enhancement (Off / On): Emphasizes object boundaries. ▶ ●● Motion Lighting (Off / On): Reduces power consumption by reducing screen brightness when the picture on the screen is
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    setting, and then press ENTERE. NN When connecting a PC, you can only make changes to Color Tone. ●● Color Tone (Cool / Standard / Picture Options Warm1 / Warm2) Color Tone : Standard ► NN Warm1 or Warm2 will be Digital Noise Filter : Auto ◀ deactivated when the picture
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    the Digital Noise Filter feature to reduce any static and ghosting that may appear on the screen. NN When the signal is weak, try each option until the TV displays best picture. Auto Visualization: When changing analog channels, displays signal strength. NN Only available for analog channels
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    Film Mode (Off / Auto1 / Auto2): Sets the TV so that it senses and then processes film signals from all sources automatically and adjusts the picture for optimum quality. NN Available in ATV, AV, COMPONENT (480i / 1080i) and HDMI (1080i). NN If the screen does not seem natural, change its option
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    ■■ Reset Picture (OK / Cancel) Resets your current picture mode to its default settings. ◀ ▶ English
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    ❑❑ Changing the Preset Sound Modes OOMENUm → Sound → Sound Mode → ENTERE ■■ Sound Mode t Use the up and down arrow keys to select an option, and then press ENTERE. ●● Standard: Selects the normal sound mode. ●● Music: Emphasizes music over voices. ●● Movie: Provides the best sound for movies.
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    ❑❑ 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) This function provides a virtual 5.1 channel surround sound experience ◀ through a
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    Equalizer Use Equalizer to customize sound setting for each speaker. Balance L/R: Adjusts the balance between the right and left speaker. 100Hz / 300Hz / 1kHz / 3kHz / 10kHz (Bandwidth Adjustment): Adjusts the volume level of specific bandwidth frequencies. Reset: Resets the equalizer to its default
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    ❑❑ Adjusting Sound Settings ■■ Broadcast Audio Options ●● Preferred Language (digital channels only) Use the up and down arrow keys to select a language, and then press ENTERE. Digital-TV broadcasts can simultaneously transmit many audio tracks (for example, simultaneous translations of the
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    ●● Multi-Track Sound (MTS) t (analog channels only) Select an option using the up and 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 program being
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    Dolby Digital, you can maximize your ◀ interactive 3D sound experience. ▶ ●● Audio Delay: Lets you correct timing mismatches between the audio track and the video when you are watching the TV and listening to digital audio output from the TV through an external device such as an AV receiver
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    attached to your audio receiver. If this occurs, set the TV to External Speaker. NN When you set Speaker Select to External Speaker, the TV's speakers are turned off. You will hear sound through the external speakers only. When you set Speaker Select to TV Speaker both the TV's speakers ◀ and
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    each channel is quieter. Night is useful at night, when you may want to keep the volume low. 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) Reset all sound settings to the factory defaults. Select OK, press ENTERE, select OK on the pop-up, and then press ENTERE again. ◀ ▶ English
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    for LCD 550 series ■■ Network Settings OOMENUm → Network → Network Settings → ENTERE Set up your network connection so you can use AllShare™ and perform software upgrade. ■■ Network Status OOMENUm → Network → Network Status → ENTERE ◀ Let you check the current network and Internet status
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    to your LAN using cable: ●● You can attach your TV to your LAN by connecting the LAN port on the back of your TV to an external modem using a LAN cable. See the diagram below. The Modem Port on the Wall External Modem (ADSL / VDSL / Cable TV) TV Rear Panel ◀ ▶ Modem Cable LAN Cable English
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    LAN port on the back of your TV to a IP Sharer (router) which is connected to an external modem. Use LAN cable for the connection. See the diagram below. The Modem Port on the Wall External Modem IP Sharer (ADSL / VDSL / Cable TV) (having DHCP server) TV Rear Panel ◀ ▶ Modem Cable LAN Cable
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    how your network is configured, you may be able to attach your TV to your LAN by connecting the LAN port on the back of your TV directly to a network wall outlet using a LAN cable. See the diagram below. Note that the wall outlet is attached to a modem or router elsewhere in your house
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    enter the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS values manually on your TV's Cable Setup Screen when you set up the network connection. To get the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS ◀ values, contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP). If you have a Windows computer, you can also
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    Automatic Network Setup when connecting your TV to a network that supports DHCP. To set up your TV's cable network connection automatically, follow these steps: How to set up automatically 1. Go to the Network Settings screen. (MENUm → Network → Network Settings → ENTERE) 2. Select Wired, and then
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    , Manual Network Setup. ◀ Network Settings MAC Address IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway DNS Server 00:40:30:30:20:10 192.168.10.21 255.255.255.0 192.168.10.1 203.248.252.2 Internet is connected successfully. If you have a problem using any Internet services, contact your Internet service provider
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    Use the Manual Network Setup when connecting your TV to a network that requires a Static IP address. Getting the Network Connection Values To view the Network connection values on most Windows computers, follow these steps: 1. Right click the Network icon on the bottom right of the screen. 2. In
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    How to set up manually To set up your TV's cable network connection manually, follow these steps: 1. Go to the Network Settings screen. (MENUm → Network → Network Settings → ENTERE) 2. Select Wired, and then press IP Settings ENTERE. The network IP Mode Manual ► connection screen appears
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    4. In the top entry field, press ENTERE, and then set IP Mode to Manual. 5. Press the ▼ button on your remote control to go to the IP Address entry field, and then press ENTERE. 6. Enter the first portion of the IP Address (for example, 105) into the
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    for Subnet Mask, Gateway, and DNS Server. 12. When done, select OK at the bottom of the page, and then press ENTERE. The network connection screen appears and the verification process starts. When the connection has been verified, the
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    for LCD 550 series To connect your TV to your wireless network, you need a wireless router or modem and a Samsung Wireless LAN Adapter (WIS09ABGN, WIS09ABGN2, or WIS10ABGN), which you connect to your TV's back or side panel USB port. See the illustration below. Wireless IP sharer (wireless router
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    is sold separately and is offered by selected retailers, Ecommerce sites, and Samsungparts.com. Samsung's Wireless LAN adapter supports the IEEE 802.11a/b/g and n communication protocols. Samsung recommends using IEEE 802.11n. When you play video over a network connection, the video may not be
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    ) 802.11n mode ◀ and the Encryption type is set to WEP, TKIP or TKIP AES (WPS2Mixed) ▶ for your wireless router, Samsung TVs will not support a connection in compliance with new Wi-Fi certification specifications. ●● If your wireless router supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup), you can connect
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    via the "Samsung Wireless LAN Adapter." ●● Ensure the TV is turned off before you connect the Samsung Wireless LAN Adapter. ●● Connection Methods: You can setup the wireless network connection in five ways: -- Auto Setup (Using the Auto Network Search function) -- Manual Setup ◀ -- WPS (PBC
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    Notice The picture may appear corrupted or have static for some channels when the TV is connected to the Samsung Wireless LAN Adapter. In such a case, establish a connection using one of the following methods or connect the Samsung Wireless LAN Adapter using a USB cable in a place that is not
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    Wireless LAN Adapter using the extension cable, follow these steps: 1. Connect the extension cable to the USB port. or 2. Connect the extension cable and Samsung Wireless LAN Adapter. ◀ 3. Using double-sided adhesive tape, attach the ▶ Samsung Wireless LAN Adapter to the back of the TV
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    network to transmit an encrypted security code called an Access or Security Key. The Security Key is based on a Pass Phrase, typically a word or a series of letters and numbers of a specified length you were asked to enter when you set up security for your wireless network. If you use this method
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    press ENTERE. 3. The Network function searches for available wireless networks. ◀ When done, it displays a list of the available networks. Wireless (General) WPS(PBC) One Foot Connection Set up wireless network by selecting your Wireless Router. You may need to enter security key depending
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    Network Settings ◀ key or PIN), and then select Enter security key. Done. 0 entered ▶ NN When you enter the security a b c d e f 1 2 3 g h i j k l 4 5 6 key (Security or PIN), use m n o p q r 7 8 9 buttons on your s t u v w x y z 0 remote control to
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    NN You can also enter numbers by pressing the number buttons on your remote control. NN You should be able to find the Pass Phrase on one of the set up screens you used to set up your router or modem. 7. When done, use the right arrow button to move the cursor to NEXT, and then
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    Network Setup Use Manual Network Setup when connecting your TV to a network that requires a Static IP address the bottom right of the screen. 2. In the pop-up menu that appears, click Status. ◀ 3. On the dialog that appears, click the Support tab. ▶ 4. On the Support Tab, click the Details
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    to set up manually To set up your TV's cable network connection manually, follow these steps: 1. Go to the Network Settings screen. (MENUm → Network → Network Settings → ENTERE) 2. Select Wireless (General), and then press ENTERE. 3. The Network function searches for available wireless networks
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    /► buttons on your remote control to select number/characters. Press ENTERE to enter the characters. NN You can also enter numbers by pressing the number buttons on your remote control. ◀ NN You should be able to find the Pass Phrase on one of the set up screens ▶ you used to set up your router
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    verification process starts. Press ENTERE to cancel. Select IP Setting on network connection screen. The IP Settings screen appears. 9. In the top entry field, press ENTERE, and then set IP Mode to Manual. 10. Press the ▼ button on your remote control to go to the IP Address entry field, and then
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    for Subnet Mask, Gateway, and DNS ◀ Server. ▶ 17. When done, select OK at the bottom of the page, and then press ENTERE. The network connection screen appears and the verification process starts. When the connection has been verified, the
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    easily by pressing the WPS(PBC) button. Choose this if your Wireless Router ▶ supports Push button configuration(PBC). One Foot Connection U Move E Enter R Return Your TV automatically acquires all the network setting values it needs and connects to your network. 4. The network connection
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    Foot Connection on www. samsung.com. How to Set Up Using One Foot Connection ◀ 1. Turn on the router and your TV. Network Settings ▶ 2. Go to the Network Settings Select a network connection type. screen. (MENUm → Network → Wired Network Settings → ENTERE) Wireless (General) WPS(PBC) One
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    again. 4. Place the router in parallel with the Samsung Wireless LAN Adapter and no more than 10 inches (25cm) from the Adapter. 5. Wait until the connection is automatically established. 6. The network connection screen appears, and network set up is done. 7. Move the router to a desired
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    ■■ Ad-Hoc Network Setup You can connect to a mobile device that supports Ad-hoc connections - without going through a wireless router - using the "Samsung Wireless LAN Adapter". After you connect the TV to a mobile device, you can use the files on device. How to make an Ad-hoc connection 1. Go to
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    4. Select OK, and press ENTERE. The TV searches for the mobile device. 5. When the TV finishes searching for mobile devices, input the generated Network Name ( . NN If a device is connected once, it is added to the Network Setting list. ◀ When you connect it again, you can find it in the Network
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    to the Internet. The internet connection may fail because of a firewall problem. If this is the case, contact your Internet service provider. If you cannot connect to the Internet even after you have followed the procedures of your Internet service provider, please contact Samsung Electronics at
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    the clock to use the various timer features of the TV. NN If you disconnect the power cord, you have to set the clock again. Clock Mode: Set the current time manually or automatically. ◀ ●● Auto: The TV sets the current time automatically using the time from a ▶ digital channel. NN You must
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    . NN 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. Select Clock Set. Select date or time, and then press ENTERE. Use the number buttons or the up and
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    zone. NN This function is only available when the Clock Mode is set to Auto. ❑❑ 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 Use the up and
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    You must set the clock before ◀ you can use On Timer. On Time Volume 04 00 am 20 ▶ Setup: Select Off, Once, Everyday, Mon~Fri, Mon~Sat, Sat~Sun or Source TV Antenna Channel Cable 3 Manual. If you select Manual, you can choose the days you want On Timer to turn on your TV. U Adjust
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    will play content from a USB device when the TV turns on automatically. (You can select USB only when a USB device is connected to the TV) ◀ Antenna (when the Source is set to TV): Select Air or Cable. ▶ Channel (when the Source is set to TV): Select the desired channel. Music / Photo (when the
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    NN If there is only one photo file in the USB, the Slide Show will not play. NN A folder with a name that is too long cannot be selected. NN Each USB device you use is assigned its own folder. When using more than one of the same type of USB device, make sure the folders assigned to each USB
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    Off, Once, Everyday, Mon~Fri, Mon~Sat, Sat~Sun or Manual If you select Manual, you can choose the days you want Off ◀ Timer to turn off your TV. L Move U Adjust E Enter R Return ▶ NN The c mark indicates days you've selected. Off Time: Set the hour, minute, and am/pm. Use the number buttons
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    . The PIN screen closes and the Securty Menu appears. Every time you access the Security functions, the PIN screen appears and you must enter that PIN. ●● Program Rating Lock (Off/On): When On, lets you block TV programs based ◀ on their ratings. ▶ NN The default PIN number for a new TV set is
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    . This function allows you to control which TV programs your children can watch. TV Rating displays a grid with locks. The following categories are on the left side: -- TV-Y: Young children / TV-Y7: Children 7 and over / TV-G: General audience / TV-PG: Parental guidance / TV-14: Viewers 14 and over
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    you block the L sub-rating in TVPG, then the L sub-ratings in TV-14 and TV-MA will automatically be blocked. NN To unblock a category, click the lock. To unblock all the categories in a row, click the lock under ALL. NN To watch a blocked program, you must enter the Security code when requested
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    You can block movies based 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. Movie Rating displays a column with locks and the following
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    certain content, you select a lock, and press ENTERE (That is, you "click it".). For example, click the X lock and you block all X-rated movies. The rating categories are also grouped so that clicking one category blocks all the categories a parent would block along with it. For example, if you
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    Canadian English Rating: You can block TV programs based on their Canadian English rating. Canadian English Rating displays a column with locks and the following ratings categories: -- C: Programming intended for children under age 8. / C8+: Programming generally considered acceptable for
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    content, you select a lock, and press ENTERE (That is, you "click it".). For example, click the 18+ lock and you block all TV programs rated 18+. The rating categories are also grouped so that clicking one category blocks all the categories a parent would block along with it. For example, if you
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    Canadian French Rating: You can block TV programs based on their French Canadian rating. Canadian French Rating displays a column with locks and the following ratings categories: -- G: General / 8 ans+: Programming generally considered acceptable for children 8 years and over to watch on their
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    , you select a lock, and press ENTERE (That is, you "click it".). For example, click the 18 ans+ lock and you block all TV programs rated 18 ans+. The rating categories are also grouped so that clicking one category blocks all the categories a parent would block along with it. For example, if you
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    you can use while watching DTV channels. NN NOTE ●● If information is not downloaded from the broadcasting station, Downloadable U.S. Rating menu is deactivated. ●● Parental restriction information is automatically downloaded while you watch DTV channels. It may take several seconds. ●● The
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    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. ●● Blocking one rating level will automatically block other categories that deal with more sensitive material. ●● The
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    by Program Rating Lock. Please enter the PIN to ◀ unblock. Enter the PIN to unblock the program or movie. ▶ NN If you forget the PIN code, press the remote control buttons in the following sequence in Standby mode, which resets the PIN to "0-0-0-0" : MUTE → 8 → 2 → 4 → POWER (on) English
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    -ray player attached to the HDMI In jack. NN NOTE ◀ ●● For PIP sound, refer to the Sound Select instructions. ▶ ●● If you turn the TV off while watching in the PIP mode, the PIP function is reset to off. When you turn your TV on, you must turn PIP on again to watch in the PIP mode. English
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    the main screen to view a game or karaoke. ●● When Program Rating Lock is on, you cannot use PIP. ●● PIP Settings The picture from the external video source will be in the main screen and the picture from the TV's tuner will be in the PIP sub-picture window. Main picture Sub picture ◀ Component
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    (Air / Cable): Select either Air or Cable as the input source for the sub-screen. ●● Channel: Select the channel for the sub-screen. ●● Size (Õ / Ã): Select a size for the sub-picture. ●● Position Select a position for the sub-picture. ●● Sound Select (Main / Sub): You can choose to listen to the
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    of the TV in order to reduce power consumption. If you select Picture Off, the screen is turned off, but the sound remains on. Press any button to turn on the screen again. ●● Eco Sensor (Off / On) for LCD 550 series : To enhance your power savings, the picture settings will automatically adapt to
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    / 30 min. / 60 min.): Sets how quickly the TV switches to standby mode if it is receiving no signal. ◀ NN Disabled when an attached PC is in power saving mode. ▶ ●● Auto Power Off (Off / On): The TV will automatically turn off if you don't press a button on the remote control or touch a button
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    ❑❑ Other Features OOMENUm → System → ENTERE ■■ Menu Language Set the menu language. 1. Select Menu Language, and then press the ENTERE button. 2. Choose a language, and then press the ENTERE button. NN Choose English, Español, or Français. ◀ ▶ English
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    they will not be displayed on the screen. NN The Caption feature does not work with devices connected to the TV through the Component, HDMI or PC 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
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    Default / Service1~Service6 / CC1~CC4 / Text1~Text4: (digital channels only) The Digital Captions function works with digital channels. NN Service1~6 may not be available in digital caption mode depending on the broadcast. ●● Digital Caption Options: (digital channels only) Size: Options include
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    : This adjusts the opacity of the caption background. Options include Default, Transparent, Translucent, Solid and Flashing. Return to Default: This option sets Size, Font Style, Foreground Color, Background Color, Foreground Opacity, and Background Opacity to their ◀ defaults. ▶ English
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    of captions depends on the program being broadcast. ●● The Default setting follows the standards set by the broadcaster. ●● You cannot set the Foreground and Background to the same color. ●● You cannot set both the Foreground Opacity and the Background Opacity to Transparent. ◀ ▶ English
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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 period of time you define, the TV activates the screen saver to prevent the formation of burnt in ghost images on the screen. ◀ ▶ English
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    realistic gaming experience if you set Game Mode on. NN NOTE ●● Precautions and limitations for Game Mode: -- Before disconnecting a game console and connecting another external device, set Game Mode to Off. ◀ -- If you display the TV menu in Game Mode, the screen shakes ▶ slightly. English
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    you've set the input source to TV or PC. ●● Set Game Mode to On only after connecting a game console. If you turn Game Mode on before you have attached the game console, you may notice reduced picture quality. ●● If Game Mode is On: -- Picture Mode is set to Standard and Sound Mode is set to Movie
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    is turned on. ●● TV name for LCD 550 series : Lets you change the TV's name by selecting from a list of names (for example, Home TV) or by keying in a name manually. NN If you select User Input, a keyboard appears on the screen and you can key in a name for your TV manually using your remote control
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    ■■ Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) For details on set up options, refer to the "Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)" instructions. ◀ ▶ English
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    ■■ DivX® Video On Demand Shows the registration code authorized for the TV. If you connect to the DivX web site and register using that code, you can download the VOD registration file. If you activate the VOD registration using My Contents, the registration is completed. NN For more information
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    Network Remote Control (On / Off) for LCD 550 series Turn on/off or give permission to Samsung mobile phones devices to connect with and control the TV. You must have a Samsung Mobile phone/device which supports Network Remote Control. For more details, refer to each device's manual. ◀ ▶ English
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    ❑❑ Support Menu OO MENUm → Support → 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 view the e-Manual" in the User Manual. ◀ ▶ English
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    picture. There may be a problem with the TV. Contact Samsung's Call Center for assistance. No: Select No if the test picture displays properly. 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
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    There may be a problem with the TV. Contact Samsung's Call Center for assistance. No: Select No if you can hear sound from the speakers. 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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    : Poor or Distorted Picture, Distorted Sound or No Sound, RF or PC Issues, and Other Issues. If your TV seems to be having a problem, access the trouble shooting guide for a solution. NN If none of these troubleshooting tips apply, contact the Samsung ◀ customer service center. ▶ English
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    installed in the TV. NN The current version is displayed in the following format: Year/Month/ Day_Version number. ◀ Software Upgrade Current Version 2011/01/18_000001 By USB By Online Alternative Software Standby Mode Upgrade Off ▶ U Move E Enter R Return * The screen may differ depending
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    are explained in the following pages. NN Be careful not to turn off the power until the upgrade is complete. The TV will turn off and on automatically after completing the firmware upgrade. When ◀ you upgrade software, all video and audio settings you have made will return ▶ to their default
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    flash drive. 4. Turn on the TV, and then insert the USB The placement of the USB jack may flash drive into the USB port of the TV. differ depending on the model. ◀ 5. In the TV's menu, go to MENU → ▶ Support → Software Upgrade. 6. Select By USB. NN Please be careful not to remove the USB
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    for LCD 550 series The By Online function lets you download the upgrade software directly from the Internet into your TV and then upgrade the software in one operation. To use By Online, you must have configured your TV to connect to your network and the TV must be connected to the Internet. See
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    is complete, the Upgrade Query window appears with three choices: Upgrade Now, Upgrade Later, or Don't Upgrade. 4. If you select Upgrade Now, the TV upgrades the software, turns off, and then turns on automatically. 5. If you do not make a selection in one minute or select Upgrade Later, the
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    the right of Alternative Software. 2. Select Alternative Software, and then press the ENTERE button. ◀ 3. The TV displays a message asking if you want to upgrade. Select Yes. The ▶ TV begins the upgrade. 4. When the update is complete, the TV turns off automatically, and then turns on. English
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    its Internet connection is active. This allows the TV to download upgrade software automatically, when you are not using it. Because the TV is turned on internally, the screen may glow slightly. This phenomenon may continue for more than 1 hour until the software download is complete. To set Standby
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    , the TV will automatically download new upgrade software when it is in Standby mode with the power off. If it downloads new upgrade software, the TV will ask you if you want to install it when you turn the TV on. NN To use the Standby Mode Upgrade function, your TV must be connected to the Internet
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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. ■■ Contents Home You can enjoy useful and various contents. ◀ ▶ English
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    Contents Videos 2. Press ▲/▼ button to select the Photos desired menu (Videos, Photos, Music Music), then press the ENTERE button. Source ◀ Watch TV ▶ The My Contents main screen. Use the left and right arrow buttons to change from one main category to another (from My Contents to Watch
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    view content located on your PC, you must have connected your TV and your PC to your LAN and downloaded and installed AllShare PC Software on your PC. ❑❑ Connecting a USB Device 1. Turn on your TV. 2. Connect a USB device containing photo, TV Side Panel ◀ music and movie files to the USB jack
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    with a USB device: ●● MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) is not supported. ●● The file system supports FAT16, FAT32 and NTFS. ●● Certain types of USB Digital camera and audio devices may not be compatible with this TV. ●● My Contents only supports USB Mass Storage Class (MSC) devices. MSC is a Mass
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    HDDs to the dedicated port, USB 1 (HDD), only. for LCD 550 series ●● Do not disconnect the USB device while it is loading. ●● The higher the resolution of the image, the longer it takes to display on the screen. ●● The maximum supported JPEG resolution is 15360 x 8640 pixels. ●● If a file is
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    TV cannot play MP3 files with DRM that have been downloaded from a for-pay site. Digital Rights Management (DRM) is a technology that supports . 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
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    has no input during the time set in Auto Protection Time, the Screensaver will run. ●● The power-saving mode of some external hard disk drives may be released automatically when your connect them to the TV. ●● If you use a USB extension cable, the TV may not recognize the USB device or may not
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    LCD 550 series You can play pictures, music, and videos saved in your PC through a network connection using My Contents over your TV. NN To use My Contents to play files saved in your PC on your TV, you must download "AllShare PC Software" and the AllShare PC Software users manual from "www.samsung
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    network: ●● The Background Music and Background Music Setting functions. ●● The � (REW) or µ (FF) button while a movie is playing. NN The DivX DRM, Multi-audio, embedded caption is not supported. ◀ NN Set your PC firewall program so that AllShare PC Software is a permitted ▶ program. English
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    not support multiple users. (It memorizes only the point where the most recent user stopped playing a video.) ◀ ●● The � (REW), µ (FF) or � (Pause) buttons may not work depending on the content information. ▶ NN If you experience any file stuttering issues while playing a video over a wireless
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    , move to the file using the buttons, and then press the ENTERE or � (Play) button. The TV plays the file. The My Contents screen may differ depending on how you accessed the screen or how files are sorted. Information: Displays the selected content category (Music, for example), device (USB
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    , playing time and the progress bar are not displayed. -- You can use the � (REW), µ (FF), Pause, Stop, and Play buttons on the bottom of your remote control during playback. English
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    game itself. NN While a movie is playing, press the TOOLS button to access additional functions such as Repeat Mode, Picture Size, Picture Mode, and Sound Mode. ●● Supported Video Subitle Formats (for languages, etc.) ◀ Name File extension MPEG-4 time-based text .ttxt SAMI .smi SubRip .srt
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    ●● Supported Video Formats File Extention Container Video Codec Resolution Frame rate (fps) Bit rate (Mbps) Audio Codec DivX 3.11 / 4.x 1920x1080 6 ~ 30 8 / 5.1 / 6.0 *.avi *.mkv AVI MKV H.264 BP / MP 1920x1080 / HP MPEG4 SP / 1920x1080 ASP 6 ~ 30 6 ~ 30 MP3 / AC3 25 / LPCM / ADPCM
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    File Extention Container Video Codec Resolution Frame rate (fps) Bit rate (Mbps) Audio Codec DivX 3.11 / 4.x 1920x1080 6 ~ 30 8 / 5.1 / 6.0 *.asf H.264 BP/MP/ 1920x1080 6 ~ 30 ASF HP MP3 / AC3 25 / LPCM / ADPCM / MPEG4 SP / 1920x1080 6 ~ 30 8 ASP WMA Motion
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    File Extention Container Video Codec Resolution Frame rate (fps) Bit rate (Mbps) Audio Codec *.mp4 H.264 BP / MP 1920x1080 / HP MP4 MPEG4 SP / 1920x1080 ASP 6 ~ 30 6 ~ 30 25 MP3 / ADPCM / AAC 8 H.264 BP / MP 1920x1080 6 ~ 30 25 / HP
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    File Extention Container Video Codec Resolution Frame rate (fps) Bit rate (Mbps) Audio Codec *.mpg *.mpeg MPEG1 1920x1080 24 / 25 / 30 30 AC3 / MPEG / PS MPEG2 1920x1080 24 / 25 / 30 30 LPCM / AAC H.264 1920x1080 6 ~ 30 25 *.ts
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    Sound or video may not work if the contents have a standard bit rate/ frame rate supported. ●● When you play a video through your network, it may not play, depending ◀ on the network status. When you play video over a network connection, ▶ the video may not be played smoothly. for LCD 550 series
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    / AP L4 and AVCHD are not supported. ●● For MPEG4 SP, and ASP : - Below 1280 x 720: 60 frame max Audio Decoder ●● Supports up to WMA 7, 8, 9 STD, 9 PRO. ●● WMA Lossless, Voice Lossless, Voice is not supported. ●● The WMA sampling rate 22050Hz mono is not supported. ◀ - Above 1280 x 720: 30 frame
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    Playing movie continuously (Resume Play) If you exit a movie when it is playing, you can play the movie later from the point where you stopped it. 1. Select the movie file you stopped and want to resume by pressing the ◄ or ► button. 2. Press the � (Play) or ENTERE button. ◀ 3. CPrAessB the D
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    file list. 2. Press the ENTERE button or � (Play) button. -- You can use the � (REW), ◀ µ (FF), Pause, Stop, and Play buttons on the bottom of your remote control during playback. Music ▶ E Play L Page T Tools R Return English
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    displays files with MP3 file extensions. Other file extensions are not displayed, even if they are saved on the same USB device. NN If the sound is abnormal when you play MP3 files, adjust the Equalizer in the Sound menu. (An over-modulated MP3 file may cause a sound problem.) ◀ ▶ English
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    Playing selected music 1. Press the C (EAdiBt ModDe) button. A check box appears on the left side of all the music files. 2. Using the arrow keys, highlight a file you want to play, and then press ENTERE. NN A check appears in the check box of the selected file. 3. Repeat for each file you want
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    (or Slide Show) 1. Press the button to Normal select the desired photo in the file list. 2. Press the ENTERE button. ●● To view files manually, one at a time, press the left or right ◀ arrow buttons. ●● To start the slide show, press ▶ E Pause L Previous/Next T Tools R Return the ENTERE
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    Music, Zoom, and Rotate. NN You can add background music to a slide show if you have music files on your USB device or PC by setting Background Music to On in the Tools menu, and then selecting music files to play. NN You can use the Pause, Stop, and Play buttons
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    folder. You can Folder View view a photo by selecting the folder. c c c ◀ Title Search Sorts and displays the file titles in Alphabet/Number/Symbol order. c c c▶ Latest Date Sorts and shows files by the latest date. c c Sorts and shows files by the earliest Earliest
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    Sort Criteria Artist Album Genre Monthly Operation Sorts music files by artist in alphabetical order. Sorts music file by album in alphabetical order. Sorts music files by the genre. Sorts and shows photo files by month. ◀ Videos Music c c c Photos c ▶ English
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    a video at one minute intervals using the ◄ ◀ Time Search and ► buttons or by entering a location in minutes and seconds c ▶ directly using your remote control. Shuffle Mode You can play music files randomly. c You can play movie and music Repeat Mode files repeatedly. c c English
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    Mode You can adjust the picture setting. c c Sound Mode You can adjust the sound setting. c c c You can enjoy a video in a supported languages. The ◀ Subtitle Language function is only enabled when stream-type files which support c ▶ multiple audio formats are played. English
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    video with Subtitles. This function only works if the subtitle file has the Subtitle Setting same file name as the video c file and the appropriate file extension. For the slide show. c ▶ c You can turn background music Background Music on and off when watching a c slide show. English
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    background Background Setting Music music when watching a Slide c Show. Zoom ◀ Rotate You can zoom into images in full screen mode. Use to enlarge. You can rotate images in full screen mode. Use the left and right arrow buttons to rotate the picture. The rotation is only temporary. c ▶ c
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    t Anynet+ is a function that enables you to control all connected Samsung devices that support Anynet+ with your Samsung TV's remote control. 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
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    + Menu 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 mode. Device List Shows the Anynet+ device list. (device_name) Shows the connected device menus. For example, if
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    is connected, the title menu of the movie in the DVD player will appear. NN Depending on the device, this menu may not be available. Sound is played through the receiver. ◀ ▶ English
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    + related operations are deactivated. Auto Turn Off (No / Yes): Set an Anynet+ Device to turn off automatically when ◀ the TV is turned off. ▶ NN If Auto Turn Off is set to Yes, running external devices will turn off at the same time as the TV turns off. NN Auto Turn Off may not be enabled
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    . NN If you cannot find a device you want, press thCe A bButtonDto refresh the list. 3. Select a device, and then press the ENTERE button. You to the selected device. ◀ NN The Device List menu appears only when you set Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) to On in the System menu. ▶ ●● Switching to
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    jack of the receiver to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) jack of the TV. ◀ NN 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
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    NN 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. ◀ ▶
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    ❑❑ Troubleshooting for Anynet+ Problem Possible Solution Anynet+ does not ●● Check if the device is an Anynet+ device. The Anynet+ system work. supports Anynet+ devices only. ●● You can connect only one receiver (home theater) connected. ●● Check if the Anynet+ device power cord is properly
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    whether the remote control is Anynet+ compatible. ●● Anynet+ does not work in certain situations. (Searching channels, operating My Contents or Plug & Play (initial setup), etc.) ●● When connecting or removing the HDMI cable, please make ◀ sure to search devices again or turn your TV off and
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    properly connected to the TV and check if the Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) is set to On in the System menu. ●● Press the TOOLS button to display the Anynet+ menu and select a menu you want. ●● Select View TV in the Anynet+ menu. ●● Press the SOURCE button on the TV remote control and select a device other
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    Problem Possible Solution The message 'Connecting to Anynet+ device...' appears on the screen. ●● You cannot use the remote control when the TV is in the process of configuring Anynet+ or switching to a view mode. ●● Use the remote control after the TV has finished Anynet+ configuration or has
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    Problem The connected device is not displayed. ◀ The TV sound is not output through the receiver. Possible Solution ●● Check whether or not the device supports Anynet+ functions. ●● Check whether or not the HDMI cable is properly connected. ●● Check whether Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) is set to On in the
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    ) by controlling them on the TV via the network. NN 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. ◀ NN If your Samsung TV connects to a non-Samsung DLNA
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    -- Digital content management -- Compatibility with various subtitle formats (SRT, SMI, SUB, TXT, TTXT) ◀ -- Search with file names ▶ -- And many others NN To use the original DLNA functions of Samsung fully, it is recommended that you use the AllShare™ software provided with your TV. English
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    ™ OOMENUm → Network → AllShare Settings → ENTERE ■■ AllShare Settings ●● Media (On / Off): Enables or disables the media function. When the media function is on, you can control Media contents play using mobile phones or other devices that support DLNA Media ◀ DMC. AllShare Settings : On
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    in all devices which support DLNA DMC. ●● Allow / Deny: Allows/Blocks the devices. ●C● A DBeleteD: Deletes the devices from the list. NN This function only deletes the name of the devices from the list. If the deleted device is turned on or tries to connect to the TV, it may appear ◀ on
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    AllShare Settings. ●● Contents may not play on your TV depending on their resolution and format. ◀ ●● The ENTERE and ◄ / ► buttons may not work depending on the type of ▶ media content. ●● Using the devices, you can control the media playing. For details, refer to each device's user's guide
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    TV seems to have a problem, first review this list of 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 Explanations First, perform the Picture Test
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    The TV image does not look as good as it did in the store. Store displays are typically tuned to digital, HD (high definition) channels. ●● If you have an analog cable/satellite box, upgrade to a digital set top box. Use HDMI or Component cables to deliver HD (high definition) picture quality
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    such as sports and action movies. ●● A weak signal can cause picture distortion. This is not a TV problem. ●● Mobile phones used close to the TV (within 3.3 ft) may cause noise in the picture on analog and digital ◀ channels. ▶ Color is wrong or missing. ●● If you're using a Component
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    Energy Saving option in the TV menu (go to MENU - System - Eco Solution - Energy Saving) ●● Try resetting the picture to view the default picture setting. (go to MENU - Picture - Reset Picture) ◀ There is a dotted line on the edge of the ●● If the picture size is set to Screen Fit, change it to
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    cable box, please try to reset the box. (Reconnect the AC cord and wait until the cable box reboots. It may take up to 20 minutes.) ●● Set output resolution of the cable box to 1080i or 720p. Sound Problem First, perform the Sound Test to determine if your TV audio is operating properly. ◀ ●● Go
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    Issues Solutions and Explanations The picture is good ●● Set the Speaker Select option to TV speaker in the but there is no sound. Sound menu. ●● If 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 if you
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    Sound Test as explained above. ●● Make sure the AC power cord is securely plugged into ▶ the wall outlet and the TV. ●● Make sure the wall outlet is working. ●● Try pressing the POWER button on the TV to make sure the problem is not the remote control. If the TV turns on, refer to 'Remote control
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    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 you are watching TV programs from an antenna, ▶ the TV will turn off after 10 - 15 minutes if there is no signal. English
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    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
  • Samsung LN46D550 | User Manual - Page 188
    Solutions and Explanations RF(Cable/Antenna) Connection The TV is not receiving ●● Make sure the coaxial cable Go to MENU - Channel - Auto Program then select Auto and make sure to select the correct Cable TV signal type. There are 3 options, STD, HRC and IRC. Most cable systems use STD. ◀
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    action movies. dots, pixelization. ●● A weak signal can cause picture distortion. This is not a TV problem. PC Connection ◀ A "Mode Not Supported" message ●● Set your PC's output resolution so it matches the a resolution supported by the TV. ▶ appears. "PC" is always shown on the source
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    , check the audio output setting on your PC. Network Connection for LCD 550 series The wireless network ●● The Samsung Wireless USB dongle is required to use a connection failed. wireless network. ●● Make sure the network connection is set to Wireless ◀ (General). ▶ ●● Make sure the TV is
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    proceed. Others Purple/green rolling ●● Remove the left and right audio connections from the horizontal bars and set-top-box. If the buzzing stops, this indicates that ◀ buzzing noise from the TV speakers with the set-top-box has a grounding issue. Replace the Component video cables with an
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    will appear on the top and bottom of the screen when you watch movies that have aspect ratios different from your TV. ●● Adjust the picture size option on your external device or change the TV to full screen. ●● Replace the remote control batteries. Make sure you ▶ insert them with the plus
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    The cable/set top box remote control does not turn the TV on or off, or adjust the volume. ●● Program the Cable/Set top box remote control to operate the TV. Refer to the Cable/Set top box user manual for the SAMSUNG TV code. A "Mode Not ●● Check the supported resolution of the TV and adjust
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    in the Self Diagnosis Test menu. ●● This function is only available for digital channels the TV receives from an Antenna / RF/Coax connection. TV is tilted to the right ●● Remove the stand base from the TV and reassemble it. ◀ or left side. ▶ The Channel menu is ●● The Channel menu is only
  • Samsung LN46D550 | User Manual - Page 195
    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 using the Plug & Play procedure. Press the SOURCE button to select TV mode, go to MENU → System → Plug
  • Samsung LN46D550 | User Manual - Page 196
    . HDMI, PC, or Component source. You see small particles ●● This is part of the product's design and is not a defect. when you look closely at the edge of the frame of the TV. POP (TV's internal ◀ banner ad) appears on the screen. ●● Select Home Use under Plug & Play mode. For details, refer to
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    illustration below depending on the manufacturer. Refer to the manual provided with the Kensington Lock for additional information on proper use. The Kensington Lock is not supplied by Samsung. ◀ NN Please find a "K" icon on the rear of the TV. The Kensington slot is beside the "K" icon. NN
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    locking device into the Kensington slot on the product. 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 slot
  • Samsung LN46D550 | User Manual - Page 199
    from SRS Labs, Inc. SRS TheaterSound™ provides the most immersive surround sound experience from front-facing speaker configurations, while maintaining steady volume and delivering Out and the DTS logos are trademarks of DTS, Inc. Product includes software. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved. English
  • Samsung LN46D550 | User Manual - Page 200
    DivX® video up to HD 1080p, including premium content. DivX video. Visit www.divx.com for more information and software tools to convert your files into DivX video. ABOUT DIVX Video-on-Demand (VOD) movies. To obtain your ◀ registration code, locate the DivX VOD section in your device setup menu.
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