Samsung 5500 series plasma tv quick start guide (2 pages)
Summary of Contents for Samsung 5+ Series
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Contact SAMSUNG WORLDWIDE If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care centre. Country Customer Care Centre Web Site EIRE 0818 717100 www.samsung.com Plasma TV 0330 SAMSUNG (7267864) www.samsung.com user manual SUPPORT Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product.
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The reception quality of TV may be affected due to differences in broadcasting method between ✎ the countries. Please check the TV performance in the local SAMSUNG Authorized Dealer, or the Samsung Call Centre whether it can be improved by reconfiguring TV setting or not.
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Using a video game console may cause image retention and is not recommended. When using a PC input, avoid displaying still images for long durations and reduce the brightness or contrast settings to decrease the intensity of the picture. IMPORTANT: Image retention issues are not covered by your Samsung® warranty. ✎ English - 3 [PE550-XU]BN68-04057J-01ENG.indb 3...
PCs. PCs, cell phones, and other compatible devices can be accessed wirelessly, through your wireless network. • Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC): Allows you to control all connected Samsung devices that support Anynet+ with your Samsung TV’s remote.
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• Remote Control & Batteries (AAA x 2) • Power Cord • User Manual • Cleaning-Cloth • Samsung 3D Active Glasses Ferrite Core (2EA) Ferrite Core for Power Cord: The ferrite cores are used to shield the cables ✎ from interference. When connecting a cable, open the ferrite core and clip it around the cable near the plug as shown in the figure.
Using the TV's Controller (Panel Key) TV Controller is a multi directional button that helps navigate without remote control. Some functions which require a PIN code may not be available. ✎ The product colour and shape may vary depending on the model. ✎...
Remote Control Buttons This is a special remote control for the visually impaired persons and has Braille points on the Power, ✎ Channel and Volume buttons. Turns the TV on and off. Displays and selects the available video sources. (p. 16) Selects the HDMI mode directly.
Installing batteries (Battery size: AAA) NOTE ✎ • Use the remote control within 23 feet of the TV. • Bright light may affect the performance of the remote control Avoid using when near special fluorescent lights or neon signs. • The colour and shape may vary depending on the model. Connecting to an Aerial When the TV is initially powered on, basic settings proceed automatically.
Setup (Initial Setup) When you turn the TV on for the first time, a sequence of prompts and screens will assist you in configuring basic settings. To begin Setup, press the button on your remote. Setup is available only when the input source is set to TV. See "Changing the Input Source" (p. 16). ✎...
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Clock: Setting the • Auto: Set the current time automatically. Clock Mode • Manual: Allows you to manually set the current date and time. Time Zone This step is only available when the clock mode is set to Auto. (Depending on the •...
Connecting to AV Devices (Blu-ray Players, DVD Players, etc.) Using an HDMI Cable for an HD connection (up to 1080p, HD digital signals) For the best quality HD picture, we recommend using an HDMI connection. Use with DVD players, Blu-ray players, HD cable boxes, and HD Set-Top-Box satellite receivers. BD Player HDMI Cable (Not Supplied) HDMI connection...
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Using a Component (up to 1080i) or an Audio/Video (480i only) and a Scart Cable Available devices: DVD player, Blu-ray player, cable box, STB satellite receiver, VCR BD Player Audio Cable (Not Supplied) Component Cable (Not Supplied) Component connection BD Player Video Cable (Not Supplied) Audio Cable (Not Supplied) AV connection...
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Audio Connections – Using and Optical (Digital) or a Headphone Connection Using an Optical (Digital) Connection Available devices: Digital Audio System, Amplifier, DVD home theatre Optical Cable (Not Supplied) DVD home theatre connection DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) ✎ • When you connect a Digital Audio System to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) jack, decrease the volume of both the TV and the system.
Connecting to a PC Using an HDMI cable or an HDMI to DVI cable Your PC may not support an HDMI connection. ✎ Use your PC speakers for audio. ✎ HDMI Cable (Not Supplied) PC connection HDMI to DVI Cable (Not Supplied) Audio Cable (Not Supplied) Optimal resolution is 1920 X 1080 @ 60 Hz.
Connecting to a COMMON INTERFACE slot (Your TV viewing Card Slot) Using the “CI or CI+ CARD” To watch paid channels, the “CI or CI+ CARD” must be inserted. • If you don’t insert the “CI or CI+ CARD”, some channels will display the message “Scrambled Signal”.
Changing the Input Source Source → Source ™ Use to select TV or an external input source such as a DVD player / Blu-ray player / cable box / STB satellite receiver. ■ TV / Ext. / HDMI1/DVI / HDMI2 / HDMI3 / AV / Component 1.
If Pure High-throughput (Greenfield) 802.11n mode is selected and the Encryption type is set to WEP or TKIP for your wireless router, Samsung TVs will not support a connection in compliance with new Wi-Fi certification specifications.
How to view the e-Manual You can fi nd instructions for your TV’s features in the e-Manual. To open the e-Manual, SUPPORT press the SUPPORT button on your remote. You can also access it through the menu: Menu → Support → e-Manual When you run the e-Manual after you select menu, the manual for the selected menu opens.
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Using the coloured and function buttons with e-Manual • Scroll bar: Scroll the e-Manual screen up or down. • / r: Moves the previous or next chapter. • Try now: Move the OSD menu that corresponds to the topic. To return to the e-Manual screen, select Support using your remote.
Contact a technician for assistance when installing the wall mount bracket. We do not advice you to do it yourself. Samsung Electronics is not responsible for any damage to the product or injury to yourself or others if you elect to install the TV on your own.
Securing the TV to the Wall Caution: Pulling, pushing, or climbing on the TV may cause the TV to fall. In particular, ensure your children do not hang over or destabilize the TV. Doing so may cause the TV to tip over, causing serious injuries or death.
Some of above pictures and functions are available at specific models only. ✎ You can keep your TV as optimum condition to upgrade the latest firmware on web site (samsung. ✎ com → Support → Downloads) by USB.
Licence Storage and Maintenance If you attached some stickers on the TV screen, it remains some debris after removing the sticker. ✎ Please clean it to watch TV. Do not spray water directly onto the product. Any Clean the product with a soft cloth dapped in a liquid that goes into the product may cause a small amount of water.
Specifications Environmental Considerations Operating Temperature 10°C to 40°C (50°F to 104°F) Operating Humidity 10% to 80%, non-condensing Storage Temperature -20°C to 45°C (-4°F to 113°F) Storage Humidity 5% to 95%, non-condensing TV System Analogue: B/G, D/K, L, I (Depending on your country selection) Digital: DVB-T/DVB-C Colour/Video System Analogue: PAL, SECAM, NTSC-4.43, NTSC-3.58, PAL60...
• The set might operate abnormally if a non-standard video format is selected. Recommendation - EU Only • Hereby, Samsung Electronics, declares that this PDP TV is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
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Warning! Important Safety Instructions Please read the appropriate section that corresponds to the marking on your Samsung product before attempting to install the product. This symbol indicates that high voltage is CAUTION present inside. It is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any internal part of this product.
3. Warranty repairs must be carried out by Authorised Samsung Dealers or Authorised Service Centres. No re-imbursement will be made for repairs carried out by non Samsung Dealers and, any such repair work and damage to the products caused by such repair work will not be covered by this warranty.
Wiring the Mains Power Supply Plug (UK Only) IMPORTANT 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.
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