Samsung T27A550 User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English)
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- Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 1
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 - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 2
the Preset Picture Modes 27 • Support Menu 77 • Adjusting Picture Settings 28 TV with Your PC 42 • Setting Up Anynet+ 90 • Changing the Preset Sound Modes 46 • Switching between Anynet+ Devices 92 • Adjusting Sound Settings 47 • Listening through a Receiver 94 • Troubleshooting - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 3
Channel Menu ❑❑ Using the Channel Menu Press the CONTENT button to select Watch TV, and then select the desired menu item. Choose from Schedule Manager, Channel List, and Channel Manager. Watch TV Schedule Manager Channel List Channel Manager ▶ My Contents Source ●● The displayed image may - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 4
Timer Viewing. Timer Viewing lets you display the channel you want at the time of your choice. Using the Timer 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 first using the Time → Clock - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 5
To use Timer Viewing, follow these steps: 1. Press the ENTERE button to select Schedule Manager. 2. Press the ENTERE button to add manual booking. 3. Press the l / r / u / d buttons to set Channel, Repeat, Date, and Start Time. ◀ ▶ English - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 6
●● Channel: Select the desired channel. ●● Repeat: Select Once, Manual, Sat~Sun, Mon~Fri or Everyday. If you select Manual, you can set the day you want. NN The c mark indicates a day you selected. ●● Date: you can set a desired date. NN Date is available only - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 7
●● Start Time: You can set the start time you want. NN You can only schedule memorized (added) channels. NN On the Information screen, you can change or cancel a scheduled viewing. ●● Cancel Schedules: Cancel a scheduled viewing. ●● Edit: Change a scheduled viewing. ●● Return: Return to the previous - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 8
■■ Channel List The Channel List contains the channels your TV displays (Added Channels) when you press the Channel button on your remote. On the Channel List, you can view Added Channels, channel information, Favorites, and - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 9
●● Added Channels: Shows all added (memorized) channels. ●● Favorites 1-5: Shows all favorite channels, arranged in up to five groups. Each group has a separate screen. NN The TV displays Favorites only if you have added favorites using Add to Favorites. ◀ ▶ English - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 10
NN If you want to view the list of favorite channels, press the CH LIST button, and then press the r (CH Mode) button to display Favorites 1-5. If you have favorites in more than one Favorite Group, press the r (CH Mode) to view the other groups. Press the l button to return to the Added Channels. - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 11
Channel Status Display Icons Icon Description a An analog channel \ A locked channel ◀ ▶ English - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 12
■ Channel Manager O CONTENT → Watch TV → Channel Manager → ENTERE Using Channel Manager, you can add, edit, or delete Added and Favorite channels. You can also add and edit channel names. Channel - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 13
● ( ) Added Ch.: Shows all added channels. ● ( ) All Channels: Shows all currently available channels. Includes channels that have not been added. ● ( ) Favorites 1-5: Shows favorite channels, arranged in up to five groups. Each group has a separate screen. N Using the colored buttons with - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 14
NN Using the Arrow buttons with Channel Manager 1. Highlight a channel in the first column on the left, and then press the l button. The Channel Manager sub-menu appears. 2. Use the u or d buttons to select Added Ch., All Channels or Favorites 1 through 5, and then press ENTERE or the r button. - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 15
Channel Manager Option Menu t Manage channels using the Channel Manager menu options (Watch, Add to Favorites / Edit Favorites, Lock / Unlock, Channel Name Edit, Add / Delete, Deselect All, Select All). The Option menu items that appear may differ depending on the channel status and type. 1. Use - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 16
Options ●● Watch: Watch the channel you selected. To use, select Watch on the Option menu, and then press ENTERE. ●● Add to Favorites / Edit Favorites: Add to Favorites appears if the channel you selected is not already a favorite. Edit Favorites appears if the channel you selected is already a - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 17
Using Edit Favorites to delete a channel from the Favorites List: 1. Select Edit Favorites, and then press the ENTERE button. The Edit Favorites screen appears. 2. The Favorites Group you assigned the channel to is checked. Select the group, and then press ENTERE. The check disappears. 3. Select OK, - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 18
Using Edit Favorites to move a channel from one Favorites Group to another: 1. Select Edit Favorites, and then press the ENTERE button. The Edit Favorites screen appears. 2. The Favorites Group you assigned the channel to is checked. Select the group, and then press ENTERE. The check disappears. - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 19
. ●● Add / Delete: Add a channel to or delete a channel from the Channel Manager. ◀ When you use the Channel button on your remote to change channels, your TV ▶ only displays the channels on the Channel Manager. English - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 20
Deleting a Channel from the Channel Manager: 1. Select Delete, and then press the ENTERE button. The Delete pop-up appears. 2. Select OK on the pop-up, press ENTERE, and then press ENTERE again. Adding a Channel to the Channel Manager: 1. Select a deleted channel on the All Channels list, and then - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 21
NN NOTE ●● Your TV will display all channels, including channels you deleted from the Channel Manager, on the All Channels list. ●● A gray-colored channel on the All Channels list - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 22
●● Deselect All: Deselect all the selected channels. NN Deselect All apppears only when you have selected one or more channels. ●● Select All: Select all the channels in the channel list. To use, choose Select All in the Options menu, and then press ENTERE. All channels are selected and a check - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 23
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 your start Auto Program, you must also - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 24
To select Air or Cable, follow these steps: 1. Push MENUm → Channel → ENTERE on your remote. 2. Select Antenna, and then press ENTERE. 3. Select the source of your TV signal, Air or Cable, and then press the RETURN button. NN You can select both if you have both connected. ◀ ▶ English - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 25
■■ Auto Program Scans for channels automatically and stores them in the TV's memory. To start Auto Program, follow these steps: 1. Push MENUm → Channel → ENTERE on your remote. 2. Select Auto Program, and then press ENTERE. 3. Select Air or - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 26
6. Select STD, HRC, or IRC, and then press ENTERE. 7. 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 - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 27
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. Scroll to the left or right until the image is clear. ◀ NN Settings are applied to the channel you're currently watching. ▶ NN Fine tuned - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 28
■■ Color System (Auto / PAL-N / NTSC) Normally the TV can receive image and sound with good quality when in the mode auto. This mode detects the signal color system automatically. In case of some - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 29
Basic Features ❑❑ Changing the Preset Picture Modes OO MENUm → Picture → Picture Mode → ENTERE ■■ Picture Mode Picture modes apply preset adjustments to the picture. Select a mode using the up and down arrow keys, and then press the ENTERE button. NN In PC mode, you can only select Entertain and - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 30
the screen at an angle from below, above or the side of the TV, by setting the appropriate mode for each position you can obtain a similar picture quality as viewing the screen directly from the front. ◀ ●● Samsung MagicAngle (Off / Lean Back Mode / Standing Mode): Select the ▶ viewing from the - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 31
, you can only make changes to Backlight, Contrast, Brightness, ◀ and Sharpness. ▶ NN You can adjust and store settings for each external device connected to the TV. NN Lowering picture brightness reduces power consumption. English - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 32
you have a cable box or satellite receiver, it may have its own ◀ set of screen sizes as well. However, we highly recommend you use your TV's ▶ 16:9 mode most of the time. 16:9: Sets the picture to 16:9 wide screen mode. English - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 33
it fits the entire screen. NN Available with HD 1080i / 720p signals in 16:9 mode. 4:3: Sets the picture to (4:3) mode. For analog TV programs. NN Do not set your TV to 4:3 format for a long time. The borders displayed on the left and right, or top and bottom of the screen may cause - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 34
●● Position: Adjusts the picture position. Position is only available if Picture size is set to Zoom1, Zoom2, Wide Fit, or Screen fit. NN To use the Position function after selecting Zoom1, Zoom2 or Wide Fit, follow these steps: 1. Press the d button to select Position. 2. Press the ENTERE button - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 35
NN To use the Position function after selecting Screen Fit when connected to an HDMI (1080i/1080p) or Component (1080i/1080p) source, follow these steps: 1. Press the d button to select Position. 2. Press the ENTERE button. 3. Press the u, d, l or r button to move the picture. 4. When done, - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 36
1080p (1920x1080), 720p (1280x720) ●● You can adjust and store settings for each external device you have connected to an input on the TV. ●● Picture Sizes available by Input Source: Input Source Picture Size ATV, AV, Component (480i, 480p) 16:9, Zoom1, Zoom2, 4:3 Component (1080i, 1080p), HDMI - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 37
❑❑ Changing the Picture Options ■■ Advanced Settings OO MENUm → Picture → Advanced Settings → ENTERE Advance Settings are available in the Advanced Settings Standard and Movie modes. In PC mode, you Black Tone : Off ► can only make changes to Gamma and White Balance. Dynamic Contrast Shadow - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 38
●● Black Tone (Off / Dark / Darker / Darkest): Select the black level to adjust the screen depth. ●● Dynamic Contrast (Off / Low / Medium / High): Adjusts the screen contrast. ●● Shadow Detail (-2 ~ +2): Increase the brightness of dark images. ●● Gamma: Adjusts the primary color intensity. ●● - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 39
●● White Balance: Adjusts the red, green, and blue brightness so that the brightest point of a picture becomes white. R-Offset / G-Offset / B-Offset: Adjusts each color's (red, green, blue) darkness. R-Gain / G-Gain / B-Gain: Adjusts each color's (red, green, blue) brightness. Reset: Resets the - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 40
Dynamic. HDMI Black Level : Normal NN You can adjust and store settings for each Film Mode : Off external device connected to an input on the TV. U Move E Enter R Return ●● The displayed image may differ depending on the model. English - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 41
/ Auto Visualization / Demo): If the broadcast signal received by your TV is weak, you can activate the Digital Noise Filter feature to reduce NN When the signal is weak, try each option until the the TV displays the best picture. Auto Visualization: When changing analog channels, displays signal - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 42
select the black level on the screen to adjust the screen depth. NN Available only in HDMI mode. ●● 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 - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 43
■■ Reset Picture (OK / Cancel) Resets your current picture mode to its default settings. ◀ ▶ English - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 44
❑❑ Using the TV with Your PC Set the input source to PC. ■■ Auto Adjustment t OO MENUm → Picture → Auto Adjustment → ENTERE Automatically adjusts the picture's frequency, position, and fine - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 45
it is aligned to the center of screen. ◀ ●● Position: To adjust the PC's screen position if it is not centered or does not fit ▶ the TV screen. Press the u or d button to adjust the Vertical Position. Press the l or r button to adjust the Horizontal Position. ●● Image Reset: Resets the image to - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 46
Computer (PC) Display Entering the Video Settings (Based on Windows XP) For your TV to work properly as a computer display, you must enter the correct video settings into basic information will apply in most cases. (If not, contact your computer manufacturer or Samsung Dealer.) ◀ ▶ English - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 47
" and exit the dialog box. ▶ Installing the Device Driver If you install the device driver, you can set up the appropriate resolution and frequency for the product. To download the driver installation file, visit the Samsung website (http://www. samsung.com) and search for your product using the - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 48
❑❑ Changing the Preset Sound Modes OO MENUm → 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 - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 49
❑❑ Adjusting Sound Settings OO MENUm → Sound → ENTERE ■■ Sound Effect NN If Speaker Select is set to External Speaker, Sound Effect is disabled. ●● SRS TruSurround HD (Off / On) (Standard sound mode only) ◀ This function provides a virtual 5.1 channel surround sound experience through ▶ a pair - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 50
●● SRS TruDialog (Off / On) (standard sound mode only) This function allows you to increase the intensity of a voice over background music or sound effects so that dialog can be heard more clearly. ●● Equalizer Adjusts the sound output. ●● Balance L/R: Adjusts the balance between the right and - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 51
■■ Broadcast Audio Options ●● Multi-Track Sound (MTS) Select an option using the up and down arrow keys, and the press ENTERE. Mono: Choose for channels that are broadcasting in mono or if you are having difficulty receiving a stereo signal. Stereo: Choose for channels that are broadcasting in - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 52
The SPDIF (Sony Philips Digital InterFace) outputs an uncompressed digital audio signal when you connect the digital audio jack on the back of the TV to a digital audio in jack on a receiver or home theater. ●● Audio Format (PCM / Dolby Digital): You can select the Digital Audio output (SPDIF - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 53
'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 the ▶ external speakers are on. You will hear sound through both. NN When Speaker Select is set to External Speaker, the y and MUTE - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 54
●● Auto Volume (Off / Normal / Night) Normal equalizes the volume level on each channel, so that when you change channels, the volume level is the same. Night equalizes and decrease the volume level on each channel, so each channel is quieter. Night is useful at night, when you may want to keep the - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 55
■■ Reset Sound (OK / Cancel) Reset all sound settings to the factory defaults. Select Reset, press ENTERE, select OK on the pop-up, and then press ENTERE again. ◀ ▶ English - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 56
Preference Features ❑❑ Setting the Time OO MENUm → System →Time → ENTERE ■■ Time OO The current time will appear every time you press the INFO button. ●● Clock: Select Date or Time, and then press ENTERE. Use the number buttons to enter numbers or press the up and down arrow buttons. Use the - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 57
Using the Sleep Timer OO MENUm → 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 down arrows to select a period of time, - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 58
OO MENUm → System → Time → ENTERE ●● Set On Timer so that your TV turns on automatically at a time and on a day of your choosing. ●● On before you can use On Timer. 04 00 am 20 Source TV Antenna Cable Channel 3 ▶ U Adjust L Move E Enter R Return ●● The displayed image may differ depending - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 59
Setup: Select Off, Once, Everyday, Mon~Fri, Mon~Sat, Sat~Sun or Manual. If you select Manual, you can choose the days you want On Timer to turn on your TV. NN The c mark indicates days you've selected. On Time: Set the hour, minute, am/pm. Use the number buttons or the up - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 60
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 Source is set to USB): Select a folder in the USB - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 61
Timer. The On Timer function may not work with USB devices with a built-in battery, MP3 players, or PMPs made by some manufacturers because the TV can take too long to recognize these devices. English - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 62
If U Adjust L Move E Enter R Return you select Manual, you can choose the days ●● The displayed image may differ depending on the model. ◀ you want Off Timer to turn off your TV. ▶ NN The c mark indicates days you've selected. Off Time: Set the hour, minute, and am/pm. Use the number buttons - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 63
any of the Channel Lock restrictions. NN Channel Lock is not available in HDMI, Component or PC mode. NN The default PIN number for a new TV set is "0-0-0-0". English - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 64
●● Change PIN: The Change PIN screen will appear. Choose any 4 digits for your PIN and enter it in Enter New PIN. Re-enter the same 4 digits. in Confirm New PIN. When the Confirm screen disappears, press the OK button. The TV has memorized your new PIN. ◀ ▶ English - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 65
How to watch a restricted program or movie If the TV is tuned to a restricted program or movie, the Channel Lock will block it. The screen will go blank and the following message will appear: This - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 66
Solutions ■■ Eco Solution OO MENUm → System → Eco Solution → ENTERE ●● Energy Saving (Off / Low / Medium / High / Picture Off): This adjusts the brightness 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 - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 67
●● No Signal Power Off (Off / 15 min. / 30 min. / 60 min.): To avoid unnecessary energy consumption, you can set how long you want the TV to remain on if it's not receiving a signal. NN Disabled when an attached PC is in power saving mode. ●● Auto Power Off (Off / On): Saves - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 68
❑❑ Picture In Picture (PIP) OO MENUm → System → PIP → ENTERE ■■ PIP t You can watch a program whose signal has passed through the TV's tuner and the video from one external video source simultaneously. For example, if you have a cable box connected to the Cable In jack, you can - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 69
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. ●● You may notice that the picture - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 70
●● 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 Component, HDMI, PC Sub picture TV ◀ ▶ English - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 71
●● 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-screen. ●● Channel: Select the channel for the sub-screen. ●● Size (õ / ã): Select a size for the subpicture. ●● Position Select a position for the - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 72
❑❑ Other Features OO MENUm → 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 from English and Español. ▶ English - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 73
If captions are not available, 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 input jacks. ●● Caption Mode: You can select the desired caption mode. ◀ NN The availability of captions depends on the - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 74
■■ Auto Protection Time (Off / 2hours / 4hours / 8hours / 10hours): If the screen displays a still image for a certain period of time you define, the TV activates the screen saver to prevent the formation of burnt in ghost images on the screen. ◀ ▶ English - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 75
●● Max. Power Saving (Off / On): Conserve power by turning the monitor off when the PC is not used for a specified period. ●● Game Mode (Off / On): When you have connected a game console such as a PlayStation™ or Xbox™ to the TV, you can enjoy a more realistic gaming experience if you set Game Mode - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 76
●● 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 - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 77
■■ Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) For details on set up options, refer to the "Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)" instructions. ◀ ▶ English - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 78
■■ DivX® Video On Demand Shows the registration code authorized for the TV. If you connect to the DivX web site and register, you can download the VOD registration file. If you play the VOD registration using My - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 79
❑❑ Support Menu NN MENUm → Support → ENTERE ■■ e-Manual The e-Manual is built into your TV. Open the e-Manual to learn how to use your TV's many features. NN For the detailed information about the e-Manual Screen, refer to "How to view the e-Manual" in the Users Manual. ◀ ▶ English - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 80
or faults. Yes: Select Yes if the test picture does not appear or there is noise or distortion in the test 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 - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 81
to check for sound problems. NN If you hear no sound from the TV's speakers, before performing the sound test, make sure Speaker Select is set to TV Speaker in the Sound menu the sound test. There may be a problem with the TV. Contact ◀ No: Select No if you can hear sound from the speakers. There - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 82
●● Troubleshooting: Displays a troubleshooting guide organized into four symptom categories: 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. ◀ ▶ English - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 83
off the power until the ●● The displayed image may differ depending on ▶ the model. 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 settings - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 84
To upgrade By USB, follow these steps: USB 1. Visit www.samsung.com. 2. Download the latest USB software upgrade exe archive to USB flash drive. 5. Turn on the TV, and then insert the USB flash drive into the USB port of the TV. 6. In the TV's menu, go to Support → Software Upgrade. 7. Select By - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 85
●● Alternative Software If there is an issue with the new firmware and it is affecting operation, you can change the software to the previous version. NN If the software was changed, existing software is displayed. ◀ ▶ English - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 86
■■ 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 - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 87
t Anynet+ is a function that enables you to control all connected Samsung devices that support Anynet+ with your Samsung TV's remote. The Anynet+ system can be used only with Samsung devices that have the Anynet+ feature. To be sure your Samsung device has this feature, check if there is an Anynet - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 88
●● For instructions explaining how to connect Anynet+ external devices, refer to the device's user manual. ●● You must connect an Anynet+ device using an HDMI cable. Some HDMI cables may not support Anynet+ functions. ●● Anynet+ works when the AV device supporting Anynet+ is in the standby or on - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 89
. To connect an Anynet+ Home Theate, connect the Home Theater to the TV using an HDMI cable then: -- To hear sound from the Home Theater's connect a Digital Optical cable between the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) jack on your TV and the Digital Audio Input on the Home Theater. -- To hear 5.1 channel - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 90
changes depending on the type and status of the Anynet+ devices connected to the TV. Anynet+ Menu View TV Device List (device_name) MENU (device_name) Tools ◀ Description Changes Anynet+ mode to TV broadcast mode. Shows the Anynet+ device list. Shows the connected device menus. E.g. if a DVD - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 91
Anynet+ Menu (device_name) Title Menu Receiver Description Shows the title menu of the connected device. E.g. If a DVD player recorder is connected, the title menu of the title menu of the movie in the DVD player recorder will appear. NN Depending on the device, this menu may not be available. - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 92
❑❑ Setting Up Anynet+ OO MENUm → System → Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) → ENTERE ■■ Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) (Off / On) To use the Anynet+ Function, you must set Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) to On. NN When the Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) function is disabled, all the Anynet+ related operations are deactivated. ◀ ▶ English - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 93
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. However, a device may not turn off if a recording is in progress - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 94
❑❑ Switching between Anynet+ Devices 1. Press the TOOLS button, select Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC), and then press ENTERE. 2. Select Device List, and then press the ENTERE button. NN If you cannot find a device you want, press the a button to refresh the list. 3. Select a device, and then press the ENTERE - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 95
NN The Device List menu appears only when you set Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) to On in the System menu. ●● Switching to the selected device may take up to 2 minutes. You cannot cancel the operation during the switching operation. ●● If you have selected an Anynet+ device by pressing the SOURCE button and - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 96
Listening through a Receiver You can listen to sound through a receiver (i.e Home Theater) instead of the TV Speaker. 1. Select Receiver and set to On. 2. Press the EXIT button to exit. NN If your receiver supports audio only, it may not appear in the device list. NN The receiver will work when - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 97
Troubleshooting for Anynet+ Problem Possible Solution Anynet+ does not work. •• Check if the device is an Anynet+ device. The Anynet+ system supports On in the Anynet+ setup menu. ◀ •• Check whether the TV remote control is in TV mode. ▶ •• Check whether the remote control is Anynet+ - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 98
when you are configuring ▶ Anynet+ device..." appears on Anynet+ or switching to a view mode. the screen. •• Use the remote control after the TV has completed Anynet+ configuration or has finished switching to Anynet+. The Anynet+ device does not play. •• You cannot use the play function - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 99
menu. •• Search Anynet+ devices again. •• Anynet+ requires an HDMI connection. Make sure the device is connected to your TV with an HDMI cable. •• Some HDMI cables may not support Anynet+ functions. •• If the connection is terminated because there has been a power failure or the HDMI cable has - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 100
the ENTERE button. My Contents Videos Photos Music ◀ N To view content on a USB device, you Source must plug the device into a USB jack on Watch TV ▶ the TV. N To view content located on your PC, you ● The displayed menu may differ depending on the model. must have connected your - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 101
. 2. Connect a USB device containing photo, USB music and/or movie files to the USB jack on the side of the TV. 3. When a USB device is connected to the TV, the Connected Device window appears. ●● The position of the USB port may differ depending Select a connected device, and then press on - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 102
4GB for FAT32. ●● Certain types of USB Digital camera and audio devices may not be compatible with this TV. ◀ ●● Available only the Sequential jpeg format. ▶ ●● My Contents only supports USB Mass Storage Class (MSC) devices. MSC is a Mass Storage Class Bulk-Only Transport device. Examples of - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 103
●● Before connecting your device to the TV, please back up your files to prevent them from damage or loss of data. SAMSUNG is not responsible for any data file damage or data loss. ●● USB (HDD) is not supported. ●● Do not disconnect the USB device while it is loading. ●● The higher the resolution - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 104
Folder View, up to 1000 files can be displayed in each folder. ●● The TV cannot play MP3 files with DRM that have been downloaded from a forpay site. Digital Rights Management (DRM) is a technology that supports the creation, distribution and management of the digital content in an integrated and - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 105
over-power warning message is displayed while you are connecting or using a USB device, the device may not be recognized or may malfunction. ●● If the TV has been no input during the time set in Auto Protection Time, the Screensaver will run. ●● The power-saving mode of some external hard disk - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 106
My Contents Selection Screen To play a file, move to the file using the l / r / u / d buttons, and then press the ENTERE or ∂ (Play) button. The TV plays the file. The My Contents screen may differ depending on the way you enter the screen. Information: Displays the selected content category (Music - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 107
■■ Videos Playing a Video 1. Press the l / r / u / d button to select the desired video in the file list. 2. Press the ENTERE button or � (Play) button. -- The file name appears on the top with its L Jump T Tools R Return ◀ playing time. ▶ ●● The displayed image may differ depending on the - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 108
button to exit the movie NN In this mode, you can play movie clips contained in a game, but you cannot play the game itself ●● Supported Video Subitle Formats (for language subtiles, etc.) ◀ Name File extension MPEG-4 time-based text .txt SAMI .smi SubRip .srt SubViewer .sub Micro DVD - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 109
●● Supported Subtitle Formats File Extension Container Video Codec Resolution Frame rate (fps) Bit rate (Mbps) Audio Codec *.avi *.mkv AVI MKV Divx 3.11 / 4.x / 5.1 / 6.0 XviD H.264 BP / MP / HP MPEG4 SP / ASP Motion JPEG 1920x1080 1920x1080 1920x1080 1920x1080 640x480 6 ~ 30 6 ~ 30 6 ~ - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 110
File Extension Container Video Codec Resolution Frame rate (fps) Bit rate (Mbps) Audio Codec *.3gp 3GPP H.264 BP / MP / HP 1920x1080 MPEG4 SP / ASP 1920x1080 6 ~ 30 6 ~ 30 25 ADPCM / AAC / HE- 8 AAC VRO *.vro VOB MPEG1 MPEG2 1920x1080 24 / 25 / 30 30 1920x1080 24 / 25 / 30 30 AC3 - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 111
Restrictions NN NOTE ●● If there are problems with the contents of a codec, the codec will not be supported. ●● If the information for a ▶ ●● If the Index Table is in error, the Seek (Jump) function is not supported. ●● The menu may take longer to appear if the video's bit rate exceeds 10Mbps. - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 112
SP / MP / AP L4 and AVCHD are not supported. •• XVID, MPEG4 SP, ASP: −− Below 1280 x 720: 60 frame max −− Above 1280 x 720: 30 frame max •• GMC is not supported. Audio Decoder •• Supports up to WMA 7, 8, 9, STD •• WMA 9 PRO does not support 2 channel excess multi channel or lossless audio. •• WMA - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 113
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 l or r button to select it from the file list section. 2. Press the � (Play) - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 114
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 - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 115
Playing selected music 1. Press the { (Edit Mode) 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 to - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 116
Slide Show) 1. Press the l / r / u / d button to select the desired photo in the file list. 2. Press the ENTERE button. Nomal ●● To view files manually, one at a time, press the l or r arrow buttons. ●● To start the slide show, press the ◀ ENTERE button when the file you E Pause L Previous - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 117
NN When you press the � (Play) button in the file list, the slide show will start immediately. NN During a Slide show, press the TOOLS button to access additional functions such as Slide Show Speed, Background Music, Zoom, and Rotate. NN You can add background music to a slide show if you have - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 118
❑❑ My Contents - Additional Functions Sorting the file list Press the } button in the file list to sort the files. Category Operation Videos Folder View Displays the whole folder. You can view the photo by selecting the folder. c Title Search ◀ Latest Date Sorts and displays the file title - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 119
Videos/Music/Photos Play Option menu When playing a file, press the TOOLS button. The Option Menu appears. Checks in the table below indicate which media the options apply to. Category Title Search Time Search ◀ Shuffle Mode Operation You can move the other file directly. You can search the video - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 120
Category Repeat Mode Operation You can play movie and music files repeatedly. Videos c Music c Photos Picture Size You can adjust the picture size to your preference. c Picture Mode You can select the Picture Mode. c c Sound Mode You can select the Sound Mode. c c c ◀ You can play - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 121
subtitles are the same file c name as the video. Audio You can enjoy a video in one of the supported languages. The function is only enabled when you play c stream-type files which support multiple audio formats. ◀ Start Slide Show / You can start or pause a Slide Pause Slide Show Show - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 122
Category Operation Videos Music Photos Background Music Setting You can select background music when watching a Slide Show. c Zoom ◀ Rotate You can zoom into images in full screen mode. Use the ENTERE button to increase or decrease the zoom. Use the arrow buttons to select the area to - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 123
Other Information ❑❑ TroubleShooting If the 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 Picture Quality ◀ Solutions and - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 124
Issues Solutions and Explanations The TV image does not look as good as it did in the store. Store displays are and action movies. •• A weak signal can cause picture distortion. This is not a TV issue. ◀ •• Mobile phones used close to the TV (within 3.3 ft.) may cause noise in ▶ the picture on - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 125
connection, make sure the component cables are connected to the correct jacks. Incorrect or loose connections may cause color problems or a blank screen. •• Adjust the Picture options in the TV menu (go to Picture Mode / Color / Brightness / Sharpness) •• Adjust the Energy Saving option in the - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 126
black and white. •• If you are using an AV composite input, connect the video cable (yellow) to the Green jack of Component input 1 on the TV. When changing channels, the •• If connected to a cable box, try to reset the box. (Disconnect and then picture freezes or is distorted or delayed - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 127
the sound is too low at maximum volume. First, perform a 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. •• Please check the volume of the device (Cable/Sat - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 128
speakers are making an inappropriate noise. No Picture, No Video The TV turns off automatically. ◀ Solutions and Explanations •• Check the cable 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 - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 129
the channel list. Go to MENU - Channel - Auto Program then select Auto and make sure the correct Cable TV signal type is set in the menu. There are 3 options (STD, HRC and IRC) •• Verify the . ◀ pixelization. •• A weak signal can cause picture distortion. This is not a TV problem. ▶ English - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 130
is not connected. The video is OK but there is no audio. Solutions and Explanations •• Set your PC's output resolution so it matches the resolutions supported by the TV. •• This is normal "PC" is always shown on the source list, regardless of whether a PC is connected. •• If you are using an HDMI - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 131
contents. •• Black bars on the Top & Bottom will be shown on movies that have aspect ratios different from your TV. ◀ •• Adjust the picture size options on your external device or TV to full screen. ▶ Image Retention (Burn In) Issue. •• To minimize the possibility of screen burn, this unit is - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 132
message is shown." message appears. Solutions and Explanations •• Check the supported resolution of the TV, and adjust the external device's output resolution accordingly. Refer to the resolution settings in the user manual. Caption on TV menu is greyed out. •• You cannot select the Caption menu - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 133
side. Solutions and Explanations •• Remove the base stand from the TV and reassemble it. The channel menu is greyed out •• The Channel menu is only available when the TV source is selected. (unavailable). Your settings are lost after 30 •• If the TV is in the Store Demo mode, it will reset audio - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 134
video can be caused by using overly rigid or thick cables. Make sure the cables are flexible enough for long term use. If mounting the TV to a wall, we recommend using cables with 90 degree connectors. •• This is part of the product's design and is not a defect. •• PIP functionality is only - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 135
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. English - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 136
Lock cable around a large, stationary object such as desk or chair. 1 2. Slide the end of the cable with the lock attached through 4. Lock the lock. NN These are general instructions. For exact instructions, see the User manual supplied with the locking device. NN The locking - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 137
❑❑ License TheaterSound, SRS and the 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. Manufactured under license - Samsung T27A550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 138
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