Samsung BN68-01416D-00 manual

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English - 2 © 2008 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. User Instructions  Screen Image retention Do not display a still image (such as on a video game or when hooking up a PC to this PDP) on the plasma monitor panel for more than 2 hours as it can cause screen image retention. This image retention is also known as “screen burn?[...]

English - 3 Symbols ☛ ➢ Press Important Note Contents General Information  User Instructions ............................................. 2  Checking Parts ................................................ 4  Using the Stand-Base ..................................... 4  Control Panel .................................................[...]

English - 4 Checking Parts Owner ’s Instructions Remote Control/ AAA Batteries Power Cord Cloth-Clean Registration Card Cover-Bottom / Screws (2ea) (Refer to page 50) Ferrite Core for Power Cord Ferrite Core for S-Video Sold Separately Antenna Cable Component Cables Audio Cables PC Cable Scart Cable PC Audio Cable HDMI Cable HDMI/DVI Cable ➢ Fe[...]

English - 5 Control Panel 1 SOURCE T oggles between all the available input sources ( TV , Ext.1 , Ext.2 , A V , S-Video , Component , PC , HDMI1 , HDMI2 , HDMI3 and DTV ). ➢ In the on-screen menu, use this button as you would use the ENTER button on the remote control. 2 MENU Press to see an on-screen menu of your TV’s features. 3 – + Press [...]

English - 6 Connection Panel Continued... ☛    Whenever you connect an audio or video system to your set, ensure that all elements are switched off.    When connecting an external device, match the colour of the connection terminal to the cable. 1 POWER IN Connect the supplied power cord. 2 COMPONENT IN Audio (AUDIO L/R) and vid[...]

English - 7 8 HDMI IN 1,2 - No additional Audio connection is needed for an HDMI to HDMI connection. - When using an HDMI/DVI cable connection, you must use the HDMI IN 2 jack. ➢ What is HDMI? - “High Definition Multimedia interface” allows the ansmission of high definition digital video data and multiple channels of digital audio. - The HDMI[...]

English - 8 Viewing the Remote Control  The performance of the remote control may be af fected by bright light. 1 POWER button (turns the TV on and of f) 2 Selects the TV and DTV mode directly 3 Number buttons for direct channel access 4 One/T wo-digit channel selection 5 T emporary sound switch-off 6 V olume increase V olume decrease 7 Elect[...]

English - 9 Installing Batteries in the Remote Control 1 Lift the cover at the back of the remote control upward as shown in the figure. 2 Install two AAA size batteries. ➢  Make sure to match the “ + ” and “ – ” ends of the batteries with the diagram inside the compartment.  Do not mix battery types, i.e. alkaline and ma[...]

English - 10 Plug & Play Feature When the television is initially powered on, several basic customer settings proceed automatically and subsequently . The following settings are available. ☛  If you accidentally select the wrong country for your TV , the characters on the screen may be wrongly displayed. ☛  Any functions related to Di[...]

English - 11 7 Select No pressingthe◄or►button,thenpressthe ENTER button. Auto Store menu is displayed. 8 Press the ENTER button to start search the channels. The channel search will start and end automatically . After all the available channels are stored, Clock Set menu is automatically displayed. Press the ENTER[...]

English - 12 Viewing External Signal Sources Y ou can switch between viewing signals from connected equipment, such as a VCR, DVD, Set-T op Box, and the TV source (broadcast or cable). 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. 2 Pressthe▲or▼buttontoselect Input , then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the ENTER button a[...]

English - 13 Editing Device Names Y ou can give a name to the external source. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. 2 Pressthe▲or▼buttontoselect Input , then press the ENTER button. 3 Pressthe▲or▼buttontoselect Edit Name , then press the ENTER button. 4 Pressthe▲or▼b[...]

English - 14 Storing Channels Manually ➢ Not available in DTV or external input mode. Y ou can store television channels, including those received via cable networks. When storing channels manually , you can choose:  Whether or not to store each of the channels found.  The programme number of each stored channel which you wish to iden[...]

English - 15 Adding / Locking Channels ➢ Not available in DTV or external input mode. Using the Channel Manager , you can conveniently lock or add channels. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. 2 Pressthe▲or▼buttontoselect Channel , then press the ENTER button. 3 Pressthe▲or▼buttontosel[...]

English - 16 Sorting the Stored Channels ➢ Not available in DTV or external input mode. This operation allows you to change the programme numbers of the stored channels. This operation may be necessary after using the auto store. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. 2 Pressthe▲or▼buttontoselect Channel , then p[...]

English - 17 Fine T uning Channel Reception ➢ Not available in DTV or external input mode. If the reception is clear , you do not have to fine tune the channel, as this is done automatically during the search and store operation. If the signal is weak or distorted, you may have to fine tune the channel manually . 1 Press the MENU button to displa[...]

English - 18 Customizing the Picture Settings Y our television has several setting options that allow you to control the picture quality . 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. 2 Press the ENTER button to select Picture . 3 Press the ENTER button again to select Mode . 4 Selecttherequiredmodebypressingthe▲or▼?[...]

English - 19 Configuring Detailed Settings on the Picture Y ou can set detailed picture settings. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. 2 Press the ENTER button to select Picture . 3  Pressthe▲or▼buttontoselect Detailed Settings , then press the ENTER button. 4  Selecttherequiredoptionbypressi[...]

English - 20 Picture Options Y ou can set detailed picture settings. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. 2 Press the ENTER button to select Picture . 3  Pressthe▲or▼buttontoselect Picture Options , then press the ENTER button. 4  Selecttherequiredoptionbypressingthe▲or▼but[...]

English - 21  Screen Mode: 16:9/Wide Zoom/Zoom/4:3 When setting the picture size to Auto Wide in a 16:9 wide TV , you can determine the picture size you want to see the 4:3 WSS (Wide Screen Service) image or nothing. Each individual European country requires different picture size so this function is intended for users to select it.  −?[...]

English - 22  ➢ Optimum condition for pixel shift; PC TV/Ext/A V/Component/ HDMI/DTV Horizontal Dot 1 2 V ertical Line 1 2 Time (minute) 2 2 min  ➢ The Pixel Shift value may differ depending on the monitor size (inches) and mode. − White : This function helps remove after images on the screen by changing the colour of pix[...]

English - 23 Sound Features 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. 2  Pressthe▲or▼buttontoselect Sound , then press the ENTER button. 3  Selecttherequiredoptionbypressingthe▲or▼button,then press the ENTER button. Available options: Mode , Equalizer , SRS TS XT , Auto V [...]

English - 24 Selecting the Sound Mode (depending on the model) The DUAL I-II button displays/controls the processing and output of the audio signal. When power is switched on, the mode is automatically preset to either “DUAL-I” or “Stereo”, depending on the current transmission. Easy Setting 1 Press the TOOLS button on the remote control. 2[...]

English - 25 Time Features 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. 2 Pressthe▲or▼buttontoselect Setup , then press the ENTER button. 3 Pressthe▲or▼buttontoselect Time , then press the ENTER button. 4 Selecttherequiredoptionbypressingthe▲or▼button,then?[...]

English - 26 Language / Melody / Light Effect / Entertainment / Energy Saving 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. 2  Pressthe▲or▼buttontoselect Setup , then press the ENTER button. 3  Selecttherequiredoptionbypressingthe▲or▼button,then press the ENTER button. Availab[...]

English - 27 Setting up Y our PC Software (Based on W indows XP) The Windows display-settings for a typical computer are shown below . But the actual screens on your PC will probably be different, depending upon your particular version of Windows and your particular video card. But even if your actual screens look different, the same, basic set-up [...]

English - 28 Input Mode (PC) Both screen position and size will vary depending on the type of PC monitor and its resolution. The table below shows all of the display modes that are supported: D-Sub Input Mode Resolution Horizontal Frequency (kHz) V ertical Frequency (Hz) Pixel Clock Frequency (MHz) Sync Polarity (H/V) PS42A456/ PS42A457 PS50A456/ P[...]

English - 29 Setting the PC ➢ Preset to the PC mode by pressing the SOURCE button. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. 2 Pressthe▲or▼buttontoselect Picture , then press the ENTER button. 3 Selecttherequiredoptionbypressingthe▲or▼button,then press the ENTER button. 4 When[...]

English - 30 Previewing the DTV Menu System ➢   The company does not guarantee the normal operation of the DTV menu for countries other than the 8 supported countries (United Kingdom, France, Germany , Italy , Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, Austria) because only these country standards are supported. In addition, when the country of th[...]

English - 31 Language Audio Language Subtitle Language T eletext Language Preference Primary Audio Language Secondary Audio Language Primary Subtitle Language Secondary Subtitle Language Primary T eletext Language Secondary T eletext Language (depending on the Country) ➢ The sub-items of the CI Menu may vary depending on the CAM model. (refer to [...]

English - 32 Operating the DTV Menu Viewing the DTV Menu After installing your antenna system and TV with appropriate connectors.  Plug in the AC main power and switch on the TV .  Press the MENU button to display the menu. Pressthe▲or▼buttontoselect Digital Menu , then press the ENTER button. The main menu a[...]

English - 33  Press the red button to start the scan for digital services. When it has finished, channels are updated in the channel list. ➢ Y ou can input by pressing the button on the remote control. ➢ Y ou can not change only frequency and when changing a channel the Frequency will be automatically changed. 1.4 Edit Favourite Channels [...]

English - 34 1.5 Channel List Y ou can display a list of all channels or your favourite channels.  Pressthe▲or▼buttontoselect Channel List , then press the ENTER button. ➢ It can be displayed simply by pressing the CH LIST button.  Press the yellow button to toggle between your favourite channels and all[...]

English - 35  T oviewprogrammeinformation,pressthe▲/▼/◄/►buttontoselectaprogrammeofyour choice, then press the INFO button. ➢   Information such as the channel number , programme title and running time, status bar , and brief summary of the highlighted programme will be displayed in[...]

English - 36 2.4 All Channels and Favorite Channels In the EPG menu, you can display all channels or favourite channels.  Press the green button repeatedly to toggle between the all and favourite channels list. When the favorite channel list has not been set up: − The favorite list is empty . Would you like to choose your favorite now? m[...]

English - 37 3.2 Preference This menu consists of 6 sub-menus: Primary Audio Language , Secondary Audio Language , Primary Subtitle Language , Secondary Subtitle Language, Primary T eletext Language , and Secondary T eletext Language (depending on the Country). Using this feature, users can select one of the languages (English, German, Italian, Swe[...]

English - 38 4. Setup This menu consists of 1 1 sub-menus: Menu T ransparency , Change PIN , Parental Lock , Subtitle, Subtitle Mode , Audio Format , Audio Description , Digital T ext , Time Zone , Common Interface and System . 4.1 Menu T ransparency Y ou can set the translucency of the on-screen menu.  Pressthe▲or▼button?[...]

English - 39 4.3 Subtit le / Subtit le Mo de / Audio Forma t / Audi o Des cripti on / Digital T ext Y ou can use various settings to suit your personal preferences.  Pressthe▲or▼buttontoselectrequiredmenu ( Subtitle , Subtitle Mode , Audio Format , Audio Description or Digital T ext ), then press the ENTER bu[...]

English - 40 4.5 Common Interface − Installing the CI Card  Purchase the CI CAM module by visiting your nearest dealer or by phone.  Insert the CI CARD into the CAM in the direction of the arrow until it fits.  Insert the CAM with the CI CARD installed into the common interface slot.    ➢ Insert the CAM in the dire[...]

English - 41 − Software Upgrade (Option) T o keep your product up-to-date with new digital television features then software upgrades are periodically broadcast as part of the normal television signal. It will automatically detect these signals and display the software upgrade banner . Y ou are given the option to install the upgrade.  S[...]

English - 42 What is Anynet + ? Anynet + is an A V network system that enables an easy-to-use A V interface for users by controlling all connected A V devices through the Anynet + menu when Samsung Electronics A V devices are connected. Connecting Anynet + Devices The Anynet + system supports A V devices supporting Anynet + only . Check if there is[...]

English - 43 Setting Up Anynet + The following settings are to use Anynet + functions. Using the Anynet + Function 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Pressthe▲or▼buttontoselect Input , then press the ENTER button. 2  Pressthe▲or▼buttontoselect Anynet + (HDMI-CEC) , then press the [...]

English - 44 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 Switches from Anynet + to TV broadcast mode. Select Device Y our TV connects to the corresponding device. Record Starts a recording. (This menu works only for a device supporting recor[...]

English - 45 Listening through a Receiver Y ou can listen to sound through a receiver instead of the TV speaker . 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Pressthe▲or▼buttontoselect Input , then press the ENTER button. 2  Pressthe▲or▼buttontoselect Anynet + (HDMI-CEC) , then press the E[...]

English - 46 T eletext Feature (depending on the model) Most television stations provide written information services via teletext. The index page of the teletext service gives you information on how to use the service. In addition, you can select various options to suit your requirements by using the remote control buttons. ☛ For teletext inform[...]

English - 47 The teletext pages are organized according to six categories: Part Contents A B C D E F Selected page number . Broadcasting channel identity . Current page number or search indications. Date and time. T ext. Status information. F ASTEXT information. ➢ T eletext information is often divided between several pages displayed in sequence,[...]

English - 48 W all Mount Kit Specifications (VESA) Install your wall mount on a solid wall perpendicular to the floor . When attaching to other building materials, please contact your nearest dealer . If installed on a ceiling or slanted wall, it may fall and result in severe personal injury . Product Family inch VESA Spec. (A * B) Standard Screw Q[...]

English - 49 Entering the menu 1 Pressthe▲,▼,◄or►buttononyourremotecontrol. ➢ The W all Mount Adjustment screen is displayed. ➢ If the W all Mount Adjustment screen is not displayed when clicking on a direction button while watching your TV , use the menu to display that screen. • Press the MENU button[...]

English - 50 How to assemble the Stand-Base (depending on the model) Using the 6 screws for securing the stand base and the monitor , firmly attach the monitor to the stand base. (The exterior of the set may be different than the picture.) In case of installing your TV on the wall, close the cover ( 1 ) on the stand-base connection part using two s[...]

English - 51 T roubleshooting Before contacting the Samsung after-sales service, perform the following simple checks. If you cannot solve the problem using the instructions below , note the model and serial number of the television and contact your local dealer . No sound or picture   Check that the mains lead has been connected to a wall soc[...]

English - 52 Specifications The descriptions and characteristics in this booklet are given for information purposes only and are subject to modification without notice. Model Name PS42A456/PS42A457 PS50A456/PS50A457 Screen Size (Diagonal) 42 inch 50 inch PC Resolution 1024 x 768 @ 60 Hz 1360 x 768 @ 60 Hz Sound (Output) 10 W + 10 W 10 W + 10 W Dime[...]

Please read the appropriate section that corresponds to the marking on your Samsung product before attempting to install the product. CAUTION This symbol indicates that high voltage is present inside. It is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any internal part of this product. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF[...]

IMPORT ANT NOTICE The mains lead on this equipment is supplied with a moulded plug incorporating a fuse. The value of the fuse is indicated on the pin face of the plug and, if it requires replacing, a fuse approved to BSI1362 of the same rating must be used. Never use the plug with the fuse cover omitted if the cover is detachable. If a replacement[...]

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Correct Disposal of This Product ( W aste E lectrical & E lectronic E quipment) (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be disposed with other household wastes at the end of its working life. T o prevent pos[...]