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    Plasma TV user manual BN68-01447A-00 Contact SAMSUNG WORLD-WIDE If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care centre. Country Customer Care Centre  Web Site AUSTRALIA 1300 362 603 www .samsung.com CHINA 800-810-5858 010-6475 1880 www .samsung.com HONG KONG 3698-4698 www .samsung.com/[...]

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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?[...]

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

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    English - 4 Using the Stand-Base ➢   T wo or more people should carry the PDP . Never lay the PDP on the floor because of possible damage to the screen. Always keep the PDP upright.    The PDP can rotate 20 degrees in right and left directions. -20° ~ 20° Checking Parts Owner ’s Instructions Remote Control/ AAA Batteries Pow[...]

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    English - 5 Control Panel 1 SOURCE T oggles between all the available input sources ( TV , A V1 , A V2 , S-Video , Component1 , Component2 , PC , HDMI1 , HDMI2 , HDMI3 ). ➢ 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 + VOL – Pres[...]

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    English - 6 Continued... Side Panel ➢ The product colour and shape may vary depending on the model. Connection Panel ☛    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 HDMI [...]

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    English - 7 1 ANT IN 75Ω Coaxial connector for Aerial/Cable Network. 2 SERVICE − Connector for service. − Connect the serial jack between the electro-motion wall mount bracket and your TV when you want to adjust the TV viewing angle using your remote control. 3 AUDIO OUT(AUDIO R/L) Connect RCA audio signals from the TV to an external source, [...]

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    English - 8 V iewing the Remote Control 1 POWER button (turns the TV on and of f) 2 Selects the TV 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 Channel control button (Refer to page 15) 8 Use to quickly select frequently used functions[...]

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    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[...]

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    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. 1 If the television is in standby mode, press the POWER button on the remote control. The message Start Plug & Play . is displayed. Press the ENTER butto[...]

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    English - 11 If you want to reset this feature … 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. 2 P r e s s t h e ▲ o r ▼ b u t t o n t o s e l e c t S e t u p , t h e n p r e s s t h e ENTER button. 3 P r e s s t h e ENTER b u t t o n a g a i n t o s e l e c t Plug & Play . The message Start Plug & Play . is displayed. Using the T OOLS[...]

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    English - 12 V iewing 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 again to select S[...]

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    English - 13 Storing Channels Automatically Y ou can scan for the frequency ranges available to you (availability depends on your country). Automatically allocated programme numbers may not correspond to actual or desired programme numbers. However you can sort numbers manually and clear any channels you do not wish to watch. 1 Press the MENU butto[...]

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    English - 14 Adding / Locking Channels Using the Channel Manager , you can conveniently add or lock 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 select Channel Manager , then press the ENTER button.  Adding channels Using [...]

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    English - 15  Locking channels This feature allows you to prevent unauthorized users, such as children, from watching unsuitable programmes by muting out video and audio. 6 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Child Lock , then press the ENTER button. 7 Select On by pressing the ▲ or ▼ buttons, then press the ENTER button. 8 Press the ?[...]

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    English - 16 Assigning Names to Channels Channel names will be assigned automatically when channel information is broadcast. These names can be changed, allowing you to assign new names. 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 select[...]

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    English - 17 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 ▼ button, then press [...]

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    English - 18 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 pressing the ▲ or ▼ button, then pres[...]

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    English - 19  White Balance : R-Offset/G-Offset/B-Offset/R-Gain/G-Gain/B-Gain/Reset Y ou can adjust the colour temperature for more natural picture colours. R-Offset/G-Offset/B-Offset/R-Gain/G-Gain/B-Gain : Changing the adjustment value will refresh the adjusted screen. Select the required option by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button, then press [...]

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    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 ▼ button, then press the ENTER button. 5 When you [...]

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    English - 21  DNIe: Off/Demo/On This TV includes the DNIe function so as to provide a high visual quality . If you set DNIe to on, you can view the screen with the DNIe feature activated. If you set the DNIe to Demo, you can view the applied DNIe and normal pictures on the screen, for demonstration purposes. Using this function, you can view [...]

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    English - 22 − White : This function helps remove after images on the screen by changing the colour of pixels to white. Use this function when there are remaining after images or symbols on the screen especially when you displayed a still image on the screen for a long time. − Scrolling : This function helps remove after images on the screen by[...]

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    English - 23  Equalizer : Balance/100Hz/300Hz/1kHz/3kHz/10kHz The television has several settings which allow you to control the sound quality . ➢   R/L Sound Balance Adjustment : T o adjust the sound balance of the R/L speakers.    Bandwidth Adjustment(100Hz, 300Hz, 1kHz, 3kHz, 10kHz) : T o adjust the level of different b[...]

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    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 pow er is switched on, the mode is automatically preset to either “DUAL-I” or “Stereo”, depending on the current transmission. Easy Setting 1 Press the T OOLS button on the remote control.[...]

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    English - 25 T ime 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 T ime , then press the ENTER button. 4 Select the required option by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button, then press the ENTER button. Available options: Clock Set ,[...]

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    English - 26 Repeat : Select Once , Everyday , Mon ~ Fri , Mon ~ Sat , or Sat ~ Sun . V olume : Select the required volume level. Programme : When the On Time is active, you can turn on a specific channel. ➢ Y ou can set the hour , and minute directly by pressing the number buttons on the remote control. ☛ Auto Power Off When you set the tim[...]

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    English - 27  Entertainment : Off/Sports/Cinema/Game Entertainment mode enables you to select the optimal display and sound for sports, cinema and games. − Off : Switches the Entertainment function off. − Sports : Provides the optimal picture and sound quality for sports. − Cinema : Provides the optimal picture and sound quality for mov[...]

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    English - 28 V iewing the Picture in Picture (PIP) Y ou can display a sub picture within the main picture. In this way you can watch TV program or monitor the video input from any connected devices. 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[...]

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    English - 29 Setting up Y our PC Software (Based on Windows 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 i[...]

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    English - 30 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) IBM 640 x 350 720 x 400 31.469[...]

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    English - 31 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 ENTER button to select Picture . 3 Select the required option by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button, then press the ENTER button. Available options: Auto Adjustment , Screen 5 When you are satisfied with your set[...]

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    English - 32 Using the WISELINK Function This function enables you to view and listen to photo (JPEG) and audio files (MP3) saved on a USB Mass Storage Class (MSC) device. Press the POWER button on the remote control or front panel. Connect a USB device containing JPEG and/or MP3 files to the WISELINK jack (USB jack) on the side of the TV . If you [...]

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    English - 33 Using the Remote Control Button in WISELINK Menu Button Operations Move the cursor and select an item. Select the currently selected item. Play or pause the Slide Show or MP3 file. Return to the previous menu. Run various functions from the Photo and Music menus. Stop the current slide show or MP3 file. Page Up or Down (file list item)[...]

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    English - 34 Using the PHOT O (JPEG) List This menu shows JPEG files and folders saved on an USB memory device. 1 Complete Steps 1 to 3 of Using the WISELINK Menu . (Refer to page 33) 2 Press the ◄ or ► button to move to Photo , then press the ENTER button. The saved file information is displayed as a folder or file. 3 Press the ▲, ▼, ◄ a[...]

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    English - 35 Using the Menu during a Slide Show Slide Show Speed: Select to control the slide show speed. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the required option( Fast , Normal , Slow ), then press the ENTER button. Background Music: Select to choose whether you want to play an MP3 file during a slide show . Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select [...]

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    English - 36 Using the Option Menu 1 Complete Steps 1 to 3 of Using the WISELINK Menu . (Refer to page 33) 2 Press the ◄ or ► button to move to Photo , then press the ENTER button. The saved file information is displayed as a folder or file. 3 Press the ▲, ▼, ◄ and ► button to select a file, then press the ENTER button. Pressing the but[...]

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    English - 37 Using the MP3 List This menu shows MP3 files from among the files saved on a USB memory device. 1 Complete Steps 1 to 3 of Using the WISELINK Menu . (Refer to page 33) 2 Press the ◄ or ► button to move to Music , then press the ENTER button. The saved file information is displayed as a folder or file. 3 Press the ◄ or ► button [...]

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    English - 38 Using the Setup Menu Setup displays the user settings of the WISELINK menu. 1 Complete Steps 1 to 3 of Using the WISELINK Menu . (Refer to page 33) 2 Press the ◄ or ► button to move to Setup , then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select an item you want, then press the ENTER button. ( Slide Show Speed , Bac[...]

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    English - 39 Repeat Music: Select to determine whether to repeat playing the music when all MP3 files in the current folder have been played. Screen Saver: Select to set the waiting time before the screen saver appears. The screensaver will appear when no button is pressed for 1, 5 or 10 minutes. Move Enter Return Slide Show Speed : Fast Background[...]

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    English - 40 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 an [...]

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    English - 41 Continued... 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 ENTER button. 3 Press the ?[...]

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    English - 42 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 recording.[...]

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    English - 43 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 ENTER button. 3 Press the ▲ or ▼ but[...]

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    English - 44 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[...]

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    English - 45 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,[...]

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    English - 46 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[...]

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    English - 47 Entering the menu 1 Press the ▲, ▼, ◄ or ► button on your remote control. ➢ The Wall Mount Adjustment screen is displayed. ➢ If the Wall 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 to display the menu. Pr[...]

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    English - 48 How to assemble the Stand-Base (depending on the model) Using the 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 from the picture.) In case of installing your TV on the wall, close the cover ( 1 ) on the stand-base connection part using two scr[...]

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    English - 49 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 sock[...]

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    English - 50 Specifications Model Name PS50A550 Screen Size (Diagonal) 50 inch PC Resolution 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz Sound (Output) 10 W + 10 W Dimension (WxHxD) Body With stand 1231 x 770 x 95 mm 1231 x 831 x 320 mm Weight Body With stand 37.4 kg 41.4 kg Environmental Considerations Operating T emperature Operating Humidity Storage T emperature Storag[...]

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    Th i s p ag e i s i n t e n t i o n a l l y l e f t b l a n k . BN68-01447A-Eng.indb 51 2008-03-17 오후 5:38:37[...]