Samsung LN37C550 manual

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2 English Figures and illustrations in this User Manual ar e provided for refer ence only and may differ from actual pr oduct appearance. Product design and specifications may be changed without notice. Important W arranty Information Regarding T elevision Format Viewing See the warranty card for mor e information on warranty terms. ✎ Wide scree[...]

3 Contents English ENGLISH Getting Started List of Features y ......................................................... 4 Accessories y .............................................................. 4 Installing the LCD TV Stand y ...................................... 4 Viewing the Control Panel y ......................................... 5 Viewin[...]

4 Getting Started English List of Features Excellent Digital Interface & Networking: With a built-in HD digital tuner , nonsubscription HD broadcasts can be viewed y without a cable box / STB (Set-T op-Box) satellite receiver . Media Play y : Allows you to play music files, pictures, and movies saved on a USB device. (P . 29) AllShare y : Allo[...]

5 01 Getting Started English Ma ke sure to dis tingu ish bet wee n the fr ont and b ack of th e Stan d and Gu ide St and w hen as sem blin g them. ✎ Ma ke sure tha t at lea st two p erso ns lif t a nd move the LCD T V . ✎ Sta nd the p roduc t up and f asten th e screw s. If you fa sten the s crews wi th the LCD T V pl aced d own, it may l ean t[...]

6 Getting Started English Viewing the Remote Contr ol Th is is a sp ecia l remote c ontrol fo r the vi sual ly imp aire d per sons a nd has B rail le poi nts on the Powe r , Ch ann el, V ol ume ✎ bu t tons . Installing batteries ( Bat ter y size: A A A ) NOT E ✎ Use th e remote c ontrol w ithin 23 fe et fro m the T V . x Br ight li ght may af f[...]

7 01 Getting Started English Connecting to an Antenna When the TV is initially powered on, basic settings pr oceed automatically. Co nnec ting th e power c ord and a ntenn a. ✎ Plug & Play (Initial Setup) When the TV is initially powered on, a sequence of on-scr een prompts will assist in configuring basic settings. Pre ss the POWER P but to[...]

8 English Connections Connections Connecting to an A V Device Using an HDMI / DVI Cable: HD connection (up to 1080p) We r ecommend using the HDMI connection for the best quality HD picture. Available devices: DVD, Blu-ray player , HD cable box, HD satellite receiver (STB). HD MI IN 1 ( DVI) ✎ , 2 , 3 , 4 / PC/ DVI AUDI O IN When using an HDMI/DVI[...]

9 English 02 Connections Connecting to an Audio Device Using an Optical (Digital) or Audio (Analog) Cable Connection Available devices: Digital Audio System, Amplifier , Home Theater DI GIT AL AU DIO OU T (OP TICAL ) ✎ Wh en a Di gita l Audio S ystem i s conn ected to th e x DI GIT AL AU DIO OU T (OP TICAL ) jack, d ecre ase th e volum e of both[...]

10 English Connections Display Modes (D-Sub and HDMI/DVI Input) Optimal resolution is 1920X1080@60Hz. Mode Resolution Horizontal Frequency (KHz) V ertical Frequency (Hz) Pixel Clock Frequency (MHz) Sync Polarity (H / V) IBM 640 x 350 31.469 70.086 25.175 +/- 720 x 400 31.469 70.087 28.322 -/+ MAC 640 x 480 35.000 66.667 30.240 -/- 832 x 624 49.726 [...]

11 English 02 Connections How to Navigate Menus Before using the TV , follow the steps below to lear n how to navigate the menu and select and adjust differ ent functions. PRE- C H T OO L S MENU F A V .CH I NF O RETURN C HLI ST EXIT MEDIA . P P . M O D E S .M O D E P . S IZ E CC S R S MT S A B C D 1 2 3 4 1 MENU button: Displays the main on-scr een[...]

12 English Basic Features Channel Menu Seeing Channels ¦ Channel List MENU O m → Channel → Channel List → ENTER E Add, delete or set Favorite channels and use the program guide for digital br oadcasts. Select a channel in the All Channels, Added Channels , Favorite or Programmed scr een by pressing the ▲ / ▼ buttons, and pr essing the EN[...]

13 English 03 Basic Features How to Stop Auto Programming 1. Press the ENTER E button. 2. A message will ask Stop Auto Program? Select Ye s by pressing the ◄ or ► button. 3. Press the ENTER E button. Editing channels ¦ MENU O m → Channel → Channel List → ENTER E Channel Name Edit t 1. Select a channel and press the TOOLS button. 2. Edit [...]

14 English Basic Features Picture Menu Changing the Preset Pictur e Mode ¦ MENU O m → Picture → Mode → ENTER E Mode Select your preferr ed picture type by pressing the P .MODE button. Dynamic ■ : Suitable for a bright room. Standard ■ : Suitable for a normal environment. Natural ■ : Suitable for an eye comfortable display. Natur al ✎[...]

15 English 03 Basic Features 4. Navigate to the “Settings” tab on the display dialog-box. The correct size setting (r esolution) y [Optimum: 1920 X 1080 pixels] If a vertical-frequency option exists on your display y settings dialog box, the correct value is ‘60’ or ‘60 Hz’. Otherwise, just click ‘OK’ and exit the dialog box. Changi[...]

16 English Basic Features Af ter se lec ting x Sc ree n Fit in H DMI (1 0 80i /1 0 80p) or Co mpon ent (1 0 80i / 1080 p) mode, you m ay nee d to ce nter the p ictur e : 1. Press the ◄ or ► button to select Position . 2. Press the ENTER E button. 3. Press the ▲, ▼, ◄ or ► button to move the picture. 4. Press the ENTER E button. 5. Press[...]

17 English 03 Basic Features Dialog Clarity (Off / On) (standard sound mode only) Dialog Clarity emphasizes voice while maintaining the background sound level. Preferr ed Language (digital channels only) Digital-TV broadcasts ar e capable of simultaneous transmission of many audio tracks (for example, simultaneous translations of the program into f[...]

18 English Basic Features Clock Set : Set the Month , Day , Y ear , Hour , Minute and am/pm . Avail able o nly w hen ✎ Clo ck Mo de is set to Manual . Y o u can se t the ✎ M onth , D ay , Y ea r , H our an d M inute dire ctly by pr essi ng the n umbe r but tons on th e remote co ntrol. DST (Off / On) : Switches the DST(Daylight Saving Time) fun[...]

19 English 03 Basic Features TV Parental Guidelines : Y ou can block TV programs depending on their rating. This function allows you to control what your childr en are watching. TV -Y – : Y oung children / TV -Y7 : Children 7 and over / TV -G : General audience / TV -PG : Parental guidance / TV -14 : Viewers 14 and over / TV -MA : Mature audience[...]

20 English Basic Features How to watch a restricted channel If the TV is tuned to a restricted channel, the V -Chip will block it. The screen will go blank and the following message will appear: This channel is blocked by V -Chip. Please enter the PIN to unblock. If you fo rget th e PIN, pres s the re mote-c ontrol ✎ but tons in t he foll owing s[...]

21 English 03 Basic Features Menu T ransparency (Bright / Dark) ■ : Set the T ransparency of the menu. Melody (Off / Low / Medium / High) ■ : Set so that a melody plays when the TV is turned on or off. NOT E ✎ On ly avail abl e whe n the Inp ut sou rce is se t t o T V . x T o tu rn the m elod y of f , se t Melody to Off . Th e x Melody doe s [...]

22 English Basic Features Software Upgrade Software Upgrade can be performed can be performed by network connection or downloading the latest firmware fr om “www .samsung.com,” to a USB memory device. Current V ersion - the software already installed in the TV . Sof t ware is re pres ented a s ‘Y ea r /M onth /Day_ Versi on’ . ✎ Installi[...]

23 English 04 Advanced Features Network Connection Y ou can set up your TV so that it can access the Internet through your local area network (LAN) using a wir ed or wireless connection. Connecting to a Wired Network ¦ Y ou can attach your TV to your LAN using cable in three ways: Y ou can attach your TV to your LAN by connecting the LAN port on t[...]

24 English Advanced Features Network Setup (Auto) Use the Automatic Network Setup when connecting your TV to a network that supports DHCP . T o set up your TV’ s cable network connection automatically, follow these steps: How to set up automatically 1. Connect your TV to your LAN as described in the previous section. 2. T urn on your TV , press t[...]

25 English 04 Advanced Features Connecting to a Wireless Network ¦ T o connect your TV to your network wireless, you need a wireless r outer or modem and a Samsung W ireless LAN Adapter (WIS09ABGN, WIS09ABGN2, WIS10ABGN) , which you connect to your TV’ s back or side panel USB jack. See the illustration below . Samsung’ s W ireless LAN adapter[...]

26 English Advanced Features 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 affected by radio interfer[...]

27 English 04 Advanced Features How to set up automatically T o set up the wireless connection automatically, follow these steps: 1. Follow Steps 1 through 6 in the “How to set up using PBC (WPS)”. (P . 26) 2. Press the ▼ button to select Internet Protocol Setup , and then press the ENTER E button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Auto ,[...]

28 English Advanced Features Network Setup (Manual) If the other methods do not work, you need to enter the Network setting values manually. Getting the Network Connection V alues T o get the Network setting values on most W indows computers, follow these steps: 1. Right click the Network icon on the bottom right of the screen. 2. In the pop-up men[...]

29 English 04 Advanced Features Media Play Connecting a USB Device ¦ 1. T urn on your TV . 2. Connect a USB device containing photo, music and/or movie files to the USB 1 (HDD) or USB 2 jack on the side or rear of the TV . 3. When USB is connected to the TV , popup window appears. Then you can select Media Play . Connecting to the PC through netw[...]

30 English Advanced Features Func tions t hat are n ot supp or ted whe n con nect ing to a PC thro ugh a ne twor k: ✎ Th e x Background Music and B ackgr oun d Mus ic Set ti ng functions . Sor ti ng fil es by pre feren ce in th e x Photos , Music , and Vide os fo lder s. Th e x  (RE W ) or µ (FF ) but ton wh ile a mov ie is pl ayin g. Th e Di[...]

31 English 04 Advanced Features Jan.10.2010 Jan.10.2010 Jan.10.2010 Jan.10.2010 Jan.10.2010 Jan.10.2010 Jan.10.2010 Jan.10.2010 Jan.10.2010 Jan.10.2010 /Movie 01.avi 1/1 Movie 01.avi SUM Movie 03.avi Movie 05.avi Movie 07.avi Movie 09.avi Movie 02.avi Movie 04.avi Movie 06.avi Movie 08.avi Movie 10.avi Select Sorting T T ools Videos Page A Change D[...]

32 English Advanced Features Supported Video Formats y File Extention Container Video Codec Resolution Frame rate (fps) Bit rate (Mbps ) Audio Codec *.avi *.mkv AV I MKV Divx 3.11 / 4.x / 5.1 / 6.0 1920x1080 6 ~ 30 8 MP3 / AC3 / LPCM / ADPCM / DTS Core XviD 1920x1080 6 ~ 30 8 H.264 BP / MP / HP 1920x1080 6 ~ 30 25 MPEG4 SP / ASP 1920x1080 6 ~ 30 8 [...]

33 English 04 Advanced Features Playing movie continuously (Resume Play) If you exit the playing movie function, the movie can be played later from the point wher e it was stopped. 1. Select the movie file you want to play continuously by pressing the ◄ or ► button to select it from the file list section. 2. Press the  (Play) / ENTER E but[...]

34 English Advanced Features Playing Multiple Files ¦ Playing selected video/music/photo files 1. Press the Y ellow button in the file list to select the desired file. 2. Repeat the above operation to select multiple files. NOT E ✎ Th e x c ma rk app ear s to the lef t of the s ele cted f iles. T o c ance l a sel ecti on, pre ss the Y el low[...]

35 English 04 Advanced Features Videos/Music/Photos Play Option menu During playing a file, press the TOOLS button. Category Operation Videos Music Photos Title Y ou can move the other file directly. c Repeat Mode Y ou can play movie and music files repeatedly. c c Picture Size (Mode1 / Mode2 / Original) Y ou can adjust the picture size to your [...]

36 English Advanced Features Anynet+ What is Anynet+? 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. T o be sure your Samsung device has this feature, check if ther e is an[...]

37 English 04 Advanced Features Anynet+ 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) MENU Shows the connected device menus. E.g. If a DVD recor der is con[...]

38 English Advanced Features Listening through a Receiver ¦ Y ou can listen to sound through a r eceiver (i.e Home Theater) instead of the TV speaker . 1. Select Receiver and set to On . 2. Press the EXIT button to exit. If you r rece iver s uppo rt s audio o nly , i t may not ap pea r in the de vice l ist. ✎ Th e rece iver w ill wor k whe n you[...]

39 English 04 Advanced Features AllShare MENU O m → Application → AllShar e → ENTER E About AllShare ¦ AllShare connects your TV and compatible Samsung mobile phones / devices through a network. On your TV , you can view call arrivals, SMS messages and schedules set on your mobile phones. In addition, you can play media contents including vi[...]

40 English Advanced Features Call Arrival Alarm If a call arrives while you are watching TV , the alarm window appears. Schedule Alarm While you are watching TV , the alarm window appears to display the register ed event. Y o u can c onfi gure v iewi ng set tings f or sch edul e ✎ co ntents on yo ur mob ile ph one s. For the pro cedu res, refe r [...]

41 English 05 Other Information Assembling the Cables Enclose the cables in the Cable tie so that the cables are not visible thr ough the transparent stand. Overly rigid or thick cables can damage input jacks over long term use. Cable tie Anti-theft Kensington Lock The Kensington Lock is not supplied by Samsung. It is a device used to physically ?[...]

42 English Other Information Installing the W all Mount Kit The wall mount kit (sold separately) allows you to mount the TV on the wall. For detailed information on installing the wall mount, see the instructions provided with the wall mount items. Contact a technician for assistance when installing the wall mount bracket. Samsung Electronics is no[...]

43 English 05 Other Information Securing the TV to the W all Caution : Pulling, pushing, or climbing on the TV may cause the TV to fall. In particular , ensure your childr en do not hang over or destabilize the TV . Doing so may cause the TV to tip over , causing serious injuries or death. Follow all safety precautions pr ovided in the Safety Flyer[...]

44 English Other Information T roubleshooting If the TV seems to have a problem, first try this list of possible pr oblems 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 Solutions and Explanations Poor picture First of all, please perfo[...]

45 English 05 Other Information Issues Solutions and Explanations No Picture, No Video The TV will not turn on. Make sure the AC power cor d is securely plugged into the wall outlet and the TV . • Make sure the wall outlet is working. • T ry pressing the • POWER button on the TV to make sure the problem is not the remote. If the TV t[...]

46 English Other Information Issues Solutions and Explanations Others Purple/green r olling horizontal bars and buzzing noise from the TV speakers with Component cable connection. Remove the left and right audio connections from the set-top-box. If the buzzing stops, this • indicates that the set-top-box has a grounding issue. Replace the Comp[...]

47 English 05 Other Information Specifications Display Resolution 1920 x 1080 Environmental Considerations Operating T emperature Operating Humidity Storage T emperature Storage Humidity 10°C to 40°C (50°F to 104°F) 10% to 80%, non-condensing -20°C to 45°C (-4°F to 113°F) 5% to 95%, non-condensing Stand Swivel (Left / Right) -20˚ ~ 20˚ M[...]

48 English Other Information Dimensions Front view / side view ■ (Unit: inches) Model name 12345678 LN32C550 31.2 27.5 15.5 17.5 19.5 21.9 3.1 9.4 LN37C550 35.9 32.3 18.2 20.5 22 24.5 3 10 LN40C550 38.6 35 19.7 20.5 23.5 26 3.2 10 LN46C550 43.8 40.1 22.6 21.7 26.5 29 3.2 10.8 Jack panel detail / rear view ■ (Unit: inches) Model name 1 2 3 4 5 6[...]

49 English 05 Other Information Index A AllShare 39 Antenna 7 Anynet+ 36 AUDIO OUT 9 Auto Adjustment 14 Auto Program 12 B Blanking Bracket 41 Balance 16 C Cables 10 Cable Tie 41 Caption 20 Clear Scrambled Channel 13 Clear V oice 16 Component 8 Composite 10 D Device List 37 DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT 9, 36 DST (Daylight Saving Time) 18 D-sub 9, 10 Dynamic C[...]

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