Series 5 40" class (40.0" diagonal) led hdtv with 1080p resolution (3 pages)
Summary of Contents for Samsung PN51E550
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E MANUAL SUPPORT Thank you for purchasin9 this Samsuno oroquc_. To recewe more complete service, please register your product at www.samsung.com/register Vlodel Serial No.
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Connecting to the Network • Managing Channels and Channel Functions Setting up a Wired Network • Setting up a Wireless Network Managing the Network Connected Devices Setting the Time Blocking Programs ;hanging the Preset Picture Mode Economical Solutions Adjusting Picture Settings Picture In Picture (PIP) Changing the Picture Size ®...
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• Using the AIIShare Play , CUstomizing theHome Screen • Lst (in _" Usng,sa_ A _' to _ Video (in _ _' " /,ll,>/_!_re[Slay) • Using the DLNA Function ®...
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• 3D (Troubleshooting) _ubleshooting • Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) (Troubleshooting) AIIShare Play (Troubleshooting) Smart Hub (Troubleshooting) Web Browser (Troubleshooting) S_ C ®nnect on Troubleshooting_ Supported Subtitle and AIIShare Play file formats etwork Connection ( Troubleshooting/ Anti-theft Kensington Lock )thersTroubleshooting) License...
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Managing Channels and Channel Functions You can manage channels, access channel functions, and schedule channel and program viewing through f unct io ns. Bot h ,_i _: i _ and are Ioc ated o n t he screen. To access, press the button on your remote.
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Select to start the fu nction. Select ,,:::: start the function. You can also access the S_ _,_t screen through the Menu: Using this function, you can add channels to or delete channels from the different Category channel lists on the...
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screen, favorite channels, view and access recently viewed and edit the channels, mostly viewed channel names channels. of analog American Academy of Pediatrics discourages viewing children younger than two yea_s side of Options Channel SCF@@n}...
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Shows channels. Shows added channels. This list channels your memorized during the initial setup, less any channels you have deleted. These channels appear when you select C:I:_ ® Lets you arrange and display favorite channels in up to five groups. Each...
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group independent other groups contain same channels other groups, different channels, a combination both. displays Favorites only favorites using Edi_ in the menu° the na_e If you highlight favorite group on the side the screen_ can change na_e pressing...
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your remote_ entering using keyboa that Shows the most recently viewed channels. ® Shows the most frequently viewed channels. colored and function buttons Using with Channel...
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• When the highlight is located in a category on the left side, you can use these options: - ra Ai,_ / Switches the mode and display betwe en and ,_ Appears only if your i:_and (_{{_ /:: chan nelSo Returns to the previous menu.
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channel list, these options: - ra Ai,_ / Switches the mode and display between Ai,_ and C_bi_. Appea_s only if your i,_ a n d (_{{_ chan nel So Deletes the selected channel(s) from a category list (except the favorites lists).
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Displays details of the selected channel. Scrolls the channel list to the next or previous page. Channel These cor_espond buttons _e_Oteo - IB# Selects or deselects a channel. Displays the option menu.
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Returns to the previous menu. Channel Using the Tools Delete a channel from or add a channel to a Category list on the Ci:;s_:,_,e;_ l ist screen. To delete channel follow these list on Channel 1. Select a category that contains...
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channel want delete. Sebct a channel category list..mark appears left channel. more than one channel° channel selected_ ..ma_k disappea_So 3.0 pe n t he i m enu using yo ur remote. 4. Select The message...
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appears. Select ::i_. delete the channel immediately selecting using remote° channel in the AI_ o__Added CI,, are deleting the channel Added Ci:: liSto Th_s that when press the Channel buttons channel will longer...
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channel will, however, remain in the AI_ list, grayed back to the Added Ci_ list wheneve_ likeo channel ego_x the channel will disappea_ fro_ that c ego_y list, deleted any of the lists° To add channel to the Cho list on the Channel follow these...
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1. On the screen, select the AI_ category. 2. Select a grayed out channel in the AI_ category. A mark appears to the left of the channel. more than one channel° channel selected_ ma_k disappea_So g_ay colored channel indicates...
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channel liSto 3.0 De n t he m e n u u s i n g yo u r remote. 4. Select The message appears, then select { :_ i!:::, menu only appears when channels deleted channels will...
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the AI _ c ego_x,, channels back to the Added Ci_ category the AI_ cagOryo ® Lets you assign channels you watch frequently to a favorites group remove channels from a favorites group. You access i_ svo_ _tes on the Ooi_s menu.
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1. Select t he i', or _::!_ ,_:: categ ory. 2. Sebct a channel. A ..mark appears to the left of the channel. more than one channel° channel selected_ ..ma_k disappea_So 3.0 pe n t he m e n u u s i n g yo u r remote.
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5. if you want, change to another favorites group by selecting using your remote. Each time you select, the favorites group changes. 6. Select _ using your remote. selected channel will appear in the favorite group you chose. can also select channel _ di_t screen...
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When done, select right side. channel made a favorite assigned favorites group you selected. a ppea rs o n screen. Select OK. TV displays to t c'sannel_ indicating colored and function buttons Using Edit...
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0 n t he ::::_ : sc ree n, yo u c an use these functions buttons: Add selected channels to the favorites group. Change the favorites group. Each time you select using your remote, the favorites group changes.
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When you press a number, the highlight jumps to the first channel that has that number. For example, if l select 2, the highlight can jump to 2-1 or 21-1. Return to the previous menu. When you highlight a favorite ®...
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Delete selected channel. Change the favorites group list order. channel to other selected Copy favorites groups. Change the favorites group. Each time you select using...
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your remote, favorites group changes. When you press a number, the highlight jumps to the first channel that has that number. For exampb, if l sebct 2, the highlight can jump to 2-1 or 21-1. Return to the previous menu. channel favorites...
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group, follow these 1. Select favorites group category. 2. Select a channel in the favorites ..mark to the left group. appears of the channel. more than one channel° channel, If you re-select ..mark disappears° 3.0 pe n t he :::::::_ i m enu using yo ur remote.
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easier find select a channel. • Seie:: AI _ / Desei_ec AI _ Select all channels in the list./Deselect all channels you selected. Channel screens Display Icons _: An analog channel. _: A favorite channel. a: A locked channel. Using this function, you can set...
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display a desired channel automatically a day a time your choice. You must set current using the Cioc_ function th_s function° To use Schedule Viewing, follow these 1. Select ,,:::::::: :::!_: :' on the _:{, :, !::::; screen.
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2.0 n t he ::::::; sc reen, select B using your remote. 3. S et ,:::: • ii i,11: i:::i [i ii _!i Select to see the source selections, and then select the signal source: DTV Air, Cable, etc. If your TV receives digital broadcasts, can change the source from analog...
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+ {+++ JI++ +++i + + ++_+ Select to view the channel numbers. Select the desired channel. memor+zed can only channels° can a+so channel number number d+rect+y us+ng buttons standard remote° ® Select O_;,::_:e,...
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y o u c an set t he day y ou want..mark indicates day you _ selected° You can set a desired date. ° is available only when • SS!!!!!_ i"t:..i¸¸¸iii _ m_e You can set the start time you want. 3.
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view a list of {}, }:/: list of scheduled viewings, follow these step: 1.0 n the _/:!: ::::::; screen, Highlight an item you want to delete. 2.0 pe n t he :::::::_ i m enu using yo ur remote. message appears.
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4. Select __' ' The selected schedule canceled. button INFO Information item, High_ghtin9 t ''_¸ ¸'_'_'¸ ...."_'¸' '''_ _ i __{13 Y_ appea_s ..SCY@@_ change o_ cance_ sc_e Cancel the ;::,, V},,ev,, i /,9.
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_t_ __,: Return to the previous screen. Using this function, you can view the channel list, program information, favorite channels, select channels to watch, and use _,g on channels. digital 1. Press the CH LIST button. The ,:ii i: i screen is displayed immediately.
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Change a channel channel list mode. ® Shows all added channels. ® Shows all favorite channels, in up to five has a groups. Each group separate screen. TV displays added favorit only if you US i n g...
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Using colored and function buttons w+th Channel the INFO If you displays details ogrsm ..I_ i?_i+++++++:+}++++j+++++j++ Switches the mode and display betwe en ++++::++ ,+ and (: + ++:: ,:{{: :+::/:/++;++ :+ + +::+:. stored Appears on+y +f youF TV :: a n d (/::+:}:: c h a n he+s+...
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For digital channels, switches betwe en :/:' s p !a y i:i:: i i' i _ _:!!!_ iiii 'i_ _ 'i_i!!!!!!::_!l _,,_, i'_¸ ii _ C_w. When you select a digital channel in select to display once list of programs on that channel.
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Ci:; list./On screen, displays programs next previous channel. Displays the channel you sebcted./ Displays details of the sebcted channel. ® Scrolls the to the next or previous page. cor_respond to the channel buttons remote° your...
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Display Icons Channel SCY@@BS _: An analog channel. ®: A reserved program. G: A locked channel. L_st in Channel Using Schedule Viewing /digital channels You can ,_!,_! __17 i _,::1! to schedule a digital channel program for viewing. The TV will turn on and display the digital...
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channel program when program begins. 1. Press the CH LIST button. The ,:ii SCre e n a p pea r s. 2. Select a desired digital channel. 3. Select using your remote. The TV displays the program list of the selected channel.
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5. O n t he _::::::::,: s c re e n, se Iec t /. The selected :::::: :' program is scheduled. If you wa nt to ca ncel the i:::: : ::: _::::: _' f o II ow St e p s t Is_ou 9 h 4_...
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Memorizing Channels Before your television can memorize the available channels, you must select your TV's signal source, (using an antenna) or C_bi_. After you have selected the signal source, go on to the function. Selecting signal using the function also determines...
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the signal source the TV is tuned to° exa_ple_ if you your signal ove_ the and you select only Ai,_ _to see a function memorizes all channels that are available over the air or through your cable system and adds them to the Ci:;s_:,_,e;_ l ist.
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start the follow these 1. Go to the A_to menu. 2. Select :: or ,::: 3: :::::; or both, a nd then select mark appears the check box. Ai,:_Or_ in the choice will your already be selected° 3. If you selected Csbi_:, the cable system screen appears.
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If you _,_ on IX stsFtSo 4. Select the correct cable format Most systems {Standard 5. Re fo r peat 6. Select starts. After available channels...
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Other Features This function filters out scrambbd channels after the compbted. This process may take up to 30 minutes. This function only available Ùde° the Clear Scra_bled Channel...
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function To stop the function, select 2, T he m essage _::;: appears. Select 3. The function stops. i!X:; } (_ iii!(_---_ (_ i: ---_ i!!:::::; (analog channels only)
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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, fine tune the channel manually. Scroll to the left or right until the image is clear.
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_hand side channel numbeF channel banne_; reset fine_tuning_ select the channel_ /_}: _ (_ $OF@@no...
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Changing the Preset Picture Mode Picture modes apply preset adjustments to the picture. iS connected your HDMI + i}y+++ ++/+_+ i + Brightens the screen. Suitable for a bright room.
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Suitable for a normal environment. ® Suitable for reducing eye strain. ® Darkens the screen, making it less glary. Suitable for watching movies in a darkened room. Sharpens the picture. Suitable...
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games. when the Only available connected PC via HDMI...
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Adjusting Picture Settings Adjusts the brightness of the screen by adjusting the brightness of the individual pixels. increases or decreases the contrast between dark and light areas of the picture.
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i3i!i_ gi?_i_ 1111: ii,_i!!!!!!::_!!!i_ _!!!!ii_ Adjusts the brightness of the screen. Not as effective Sharpens or dulls the edges of objects. iliii0 iiO_ ..Adjusts the color saturation. The higher...
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Color setting, more intense color. settings remove color picture becomes black, white, gray. Adjusts the amount of green and red in the picture. As you increase the amount of green, the amount of red decreases and vice versa.
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Changing the Picture Size i++i_++++++++++i!il (!!!!!!_ i+++_ii l,++i-_> Using this function, you can select various picture size and aspect ratio options. i/:: _ +++ +++++++_+_+;++ i?:+++ +/:+:+ if you have a cable box or satellite receiver, it may have its own set of screen sizes as well.
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16:9 mode most of the time. Sets the picture to the 16:9 wide screen format. Zoo_ _: Provides moderate magnification of the picture. Sides, top, and bottom are cut off. Zoo_ 2: Provides larger magnification of the picture. Sides, top, and bottom are cut off.
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Available with HD 1080i 720p 16 ::::: 9 m od e o signals 43: Sets the picture to basic (4:3) mode. not set 4:::::3 format your TV to long time° borders displayed left and right, o__top and the screen may cause retention (screen burn) which...
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/ 1080i / 1080p) or Component (720p (1080i/1080p) signals, displays the full image without any cut-off. S_ _,_t V_:v ' i_: Reduces the 16:9 picture by 50%. S_ _,_t V_:v ' 2: Reduces the 16:9 picture by 25%. is en a Isled o n ly i n HDMI odeo is enabled only...
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vary wBen picture size content depending the input r_esolution° Adjusts p i ct ure p o s it io n. ,:::: i;+ ++ :: _+ ++ is set to is only available ii++ ++++ In DTV m o d e, ::,, : : i: + ,:: ?::_is ++++...
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use tBe Pos t on funct Zoom2, select ng Zooml, Wide Fit tBese 1. Select Pos}:_,i:o:_ _. 2. On the Positio screen, select i ositio , and then move the picture to the position you want using your remote. 3. When done, select again, and then select Ciose.
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put o_, o_° o - ATV, AV: I!' :_, _ I, "i:;,, Component (480i, 480p): ii_, I, ii_, )f', "' DTV (720p): ii I DTV (1080 i, 1080 i:;i i_!,; iiL_ I...
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Component(1080i, 1080p): _iJ_,,,j ,,,r %,@i_ ¸ f HDM! (720p, Depending input picture size options may vary° available may differ mode° depending HD/High Definition}::::: 16:::::9 1080i/1080p (1920x1080). 720p...
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/1280x720/ adjust settings external have connected input on the TVo and then the settings°...
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Changing the Picture Options Using this function, you can configure create advanced picture settings your preferred picture. _ :!;_ / is ava i Ia b le o n ly when mode° connecting using HDMI can only...
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'%_+_ ?'ii_ :t+i}{!!!i!!i_++ changes + i}y +++ +!i++i +i I ++i(+++ _4}+ +++++ +++_! _/}i+ +i++ Adjusts the screen contrast. ++_+ + + ( Darker settings make blacks look darker. i!!:::::; + ++}:+: i + +++_++_+ ++}:+: Adjusts the amount of red in skin tones.
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Displays the _, colors so you can make fine adjustments hue and saturation. ® Adjusts the range and variety of colors (the color space) available to create images.
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the (i i:!_ _!!!!!!!i ii_!!!!!!i iiii%ii3;:e ® Adjusts the color temperature of the picture so that white objects look white (instead of, for example, slightly pink or slightly yellow) and the overall color of the picture looks natural. / !_ _: Adj usts each color's (red, green, blue) darkness.
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color's (red, green, blue) brightness. Resets White Balance it's default settings. + .._+{+++_ +++i++ii ++ i! ++++++: ++ +:i++_+++ +++ +++ ++;+_ Lets you control the white balance by adjusting the red, green, and blue brightness in 10 point intervals. Ava++ab+ewhen the P+++:+tt++++e+ set to iNov+_,_ + Ava++ab+e SOUYCeS°...
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external devices support this function° _,_,e:vs_: Select the interval to adjust. A dj ust s t he red level. Adjusts the green level. Sl ,:e: Adjusts the blue level. Resets the ::(:: _::::::: _:::::: !: ::::; to its default settings. Adjusts the primary color intensity.
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Use the _::::::: fu ncti o n to calibrate the picture. If the OSD menu disappears or a menu other than the menu is opened, the TV saves the calibration and the screen disappears. function Tu rns t he _::::::: off.
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shades of grey and black. P_tte ,,2: This test screen demonstrates the effect of your display settings colors. o__Pstte ',2, selecting advanced any of desir_eo settings for ' the effect While Pstte ', is running, the TV does sound° Only Co_ponent, and HDMI modes°...
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+++_+ ++++ +++?+++; Setting on increases picture detail and enlarges the color space when you are watching movies input from an external device (e.g. BD/DVD player) connected to the TV's HDMI or Component iN jacks. Ava++ab+e on+y w n you i_ode to the exte+nal +nput...
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Co_ponento external devices support this function° ® When on, the TV automatically adjusts the brightness of the screen in response to the brightness of the room. in bright light, the screen brightens, dim light, the screen dims. Only available mode° This supported...
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mode° change the TV { £ Using this function, you can configure additional picture settings to suit your preference. your is connected...
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HDMI o n Iy c Ba n g es I_ ( :/:}_ ® ,_ii ;_ m akes t he p ict ure b[ uer (co o [er). a nd i! ' make the picture redder (warmer). a n d 2 a _e d ea ct ivated when /} y adjust and...
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+nput the TV+ Se+ect the and then adjust the sett+ngs+ + /}!+ +++++++ }i _ ++++ ++++ if the broadcast signal received by your TV is weak, you can activate the D g_ts_ feature to reduce any static and ghosting that may appear on the screen.
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the signal is weak, try all the options until TV displays picture° Only available analog channels° the ba_ gyeen, receiving signal° ® Reduces MPEG noise to provide improved picture quality. • Lets you adjust the screen depth...
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selecting a black level. Available only HDMI mode° ® Sets the TV so that it senses and then processes film signals from all sources automatically and adjusts the picture for optimum quality. The C_,e_;_s S_oo_;i _ function is only active when the TV inputs HDMI 24Hz signal.
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1080i) HDMI {1080i/o ® Removes blur and judder from scenes with larger amounts of rapid movement to provide a clearer picture. i:: :::::: : :::; ,:::i _::::::_ Adjusts the blur reduction level for signals input from all video sources. :::::::::: :::_: i:: :::::::::: ::::;...
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a video source through which you are a movie. playing Reset the custom settings to the factory defaults. info screen displays youy resolution frequency inco ing video signal Th_s is not the displayed frequency of the displaying have /_o_::_o _,...
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noise occurs screen, please Pt_s is set to control Bedt_c_:7o , and Bedt_c_:7o manually F,/ s their default settings° If At_io ;_o_:7o f}_t_s can co_ re the difference picture with...
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Removes blur and judder from scenes with large amounts of rapid movement to provide a clearer picture. Resets your current picture mode to its default settings.
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Using the TV with Your PC Usng TV as Compute_ _ (PC} Entering the Video Settings (Based on Windows For your TV to work properly as a computer display, you must enter the correct video settings after you have connected the TV to your PC.
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will probably procedure procedure diffe_ here° sa_e basic info_mation However, cases° /If _anufactur_,er _, contact your Sa_sung 1. Click "Control Panel" on the Windows start menu. Click "Appearance and Themes" in the "Control Panel" window.
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display dialog box appears. 3. Click "Display". Another display dialog box appears. 4. Click the "Settings" tab on the display dialog box. On the Settings tab, set the correct resolution (screen size). The optimal resolution for this TV is 1920 x 1080. If a vertical-frequency option exists on your display...
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Changing the Preset Sound Mode Sound modes apply preset adjustments to the sound. {}:: ::, is d isa isled Selects the normal sound mode. + /++ +++++++++++ (+_ + + Emphasizes music over voices.
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® Provides the best sound for movies. Emphasizes voices over other sounds. increase the intensity of high-frequency sound to provide a better listening experience for the hearing impaired.
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Adjusting Sound Settings _:::_ _:::::1 /:::/:: is disabledo Available only when the iS set ' }:}: { This function provides a virtual channel surround sound experience through a pair of speakers using HRTF...
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(Head Related Transfer Function) technology. ® This function allows you to increase the intensity of voices over background music or sound effects so that dialog can be heard more clearly. :_: displays a series of sliders. Use the arrow buttons to select a slider, and then change the slider's...
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va ! u e. t he , sele if you pop-up appears asking want to reset. Select To exit, select ,_ii :::_:: Adj usts t he baIance between the left and right speaker. (Bandwidth Adjustment): Adjusts the loudness of specific bandwidth frequencies.
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settings. ® (digital channels only) DigitaI-TV broadcasts simultaneously transmit many audio simultaneous tracks (for example, into numerous translations of a program foreign languages). can only select a language from among the ones being...
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broadcasted. The broadcasts can transmit one or more audio tracks. You can select an audio track you want to listen from among the ones being broadcasted. While watching using select the function immediately° options...
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diffe_ depending broadcast being broadcast signal° SRDii_ SPDIF (Sony Philips Digital interface) provides digital audio output to speakers and various digital devices such as A/V Receivers and Home Theaters which reduces interference and distortion.
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select Digital Audio output (SPDIF) format. available Digital Audio output (SPDIF) format differ depending on the input source. Lets you correct timing mismatches between the audio track and the video when you are watching the TV and listening to digital audio output from the TV through an external...