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Contact SAMSUNG WORLD-WIDE
If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center.
Comment contacter Samsung dans le monde
Si vous avez des suggestions ou des questions concernant les produits Samsung, veuillez contacter le Service
Consommateurs Samsung.
Country Customer Care Center Web Site Address
Samsung Electronics America, Inc. 105 Challenger Road
U.S.A 1-800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) www.samsung.com/us
Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660-05
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Important Warranty Information Regarding Television Format Viewing Wide screen format PDP Displays (16:9, the aspect ratio of the screen width to height) are primarily designed to view wide screen format full-motion video. The images displayed on them should primarily be in the wide screen 16:9 ratio format, or expanded to fill the screen if your model offers this feature and the images are constantly moving. Displaying stationary graphics and images on screen, such as the dark side-bars on none
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User Instructions Screen Image retention Do not display a still image (such as on a video game) on the plasma display panel for more than several minutes as it can cause screen image retention. This image retention is also known as “screen burn”. To avoid such image retention, refer to page 27 of this manual to reduce the degree of brightness and contrast of the screen when displaying a still image. Altitude The PDP can only operate normally at heights under 6500ft. Heat on the top of the P
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Contents ■ Viewing a Photo or Slide Show ..............................................43 Connecting and Preparing Your TV ■ Using and Sorting the Music List .............................................45 ■ List of Features ..........................................................................5 ■ Playing a Music ......................................................................46 ■ Checking Parts ..........................................................................5 ■ Using and S
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Connecting and Preparing Your TV List of Features • Adjustable picture settings that can be stored in the TV’s memory. • Automatic timer to turn the TV on and off. • A special sleep timer. • V-Chip function. • Excellent Digital Interface & Networking : With a built-in HD digital tuner, non-subscription HD broadcasts can be viewed with no Cable Box/Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box) needed. • HDMI/DVI connection of your PC to this TV. • Excellent Picture Quality • SRS TruSurround HD provides a vi
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Viewing the Control Panel The buttons on the lower-right panel control your TV’s basic features, including the on-screen menu. To use the more advanced features, you must use the remote control. N The product color and shape may vary depending on the model. N The front panel buttons can be activated by touching them with your finger. PN50B850Y1F / PN58B850Y1F Light Effect (PN50B860Y2F / PN58B860Y2F) 1 REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR 5 CH Aim the remote control towards this spot on the TV. Press to cha
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Viewing the Connection Panel Use the connection panel jacks to connect A/V components that will be connected continuously, such as Blu-ray/DVD players or a VCR. N The product color and shape may vary depending on the model. TV Rear Panel English - 7 BN68-850_Eng.indb 7 2009-06-18 �� 3:55:05
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N For best HDMI connection to this product, be sure to use 6 HDMI IN 1 (DVI), 2, 3, 4 HDMI cables with a maximum thickness as below. Connect to the HDMI jack of a device with an HDMI output. N Use an HDMI cable which is smaller than 14mm. • Below 40 inch model: Max 0.47inch (12mm) N What is HDMI? • HDMI(High-Definition Multimedia Interface), is an • 40 inch and above model: interface that enables the transmission of digital audio Max 0.55inch (14mm) and video signals using a single cable
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Remote Control You can use the remote control up to a distance of about 23 feet from the TV. N The product color and shape may vary depending on the model. N The performance of the remote control may be affected by bright light. 1 POWER $ INFO Turns the TV on and off. Press to display information on the TV screen. 2 TV Selects the TV mode directly. % MTS Press to choose stereo, mono or Separate 3 NUMERIC BUTTONS Audio Program (SAP broadcast). Press to select a channel. ^ Use these buttons
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Connections Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas If your antenna has a set of leads that look like this, see “Antennaswith300ΩFlatT win Leads” below. If your antenna has one lead that looks like this, see “Antennaswith75ΩRoundLeads”. If you have two antennas, see “Separate VHF and UHF Antennas”. Antennaswith300ΩFlatT winLeads ❑ Ifyouareusing anoff-airantenna(such asaroofantennaorrabbitears)thathas300Ω twin flat leads, follow the directions below. 1. Place
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Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles Some Channels ❑ If your cable box descrambles only some channels (such as premium channels), follow the instructions below. You will need a two-way splitter, an RF (A/B) switch, and four lengths of Antenna cable. (These items are available at most electronics stores.) 1. Find and disconnect the cable that is connected to the ANT IN terminal on your cable box. ANT IN N This terminal might be labeled “ANT IN”, “VHF IN” or simply, “IN”. 2. Connect
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Connecting a DVD / Blu-ray Player or Cable Box / Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box) via HDMI This connection can only be made if there is an HDMI Output jack on the external device. This connection will provide the highest quality picture. 1. Connect an HDMI Cable between the HDMI IN1 (DVI), 2, 3, or 4) jack on the TV and the HDMI jack on the DVD / Blu-ray Player or Cable Box / Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box). TV Rear Panel DVD/Blu-ray Player or Cable Box / Satellite receiver 1 HDMI Cable (N
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Connecting a DVD / Blu-ray Player or Cable Box / Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box) via Component cables The rear panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a DVD/Blu-ray Player or Cable Box / Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box) to your TV. 1. Connect Component Cable between the COMPONENT IN [Y, PB, PR] jacks on the TV and the COMPONENT [Y, PB, PR] jacks on the DVD / Blu-ray Player or Cable Box / Satellite receiver(Set-Top Box). 2. Connect Audio Cables between the COMPONENT IN [R-AUDIO-L] jac
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Using an HDMI Cable ❑ 1. Connect an HDMI Cable between the HDMI IN (1 (DVI), 2, 3, or 4) jack on the TV and the HDMI jack on the camcorder. TV Rear Panel Camcorder 1 HDMI Cable (Not supplied) N Each Camcorder has a different back panel configuration. Connecting a VCR Video Connection ❑ These instructions assume that you have already connected your TV to an antenna or a cable TV system (according to the instructions on pages 10~11). Skip step 1 if you have not yet connected to an antenna or a
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Connecting a Digital Audio System The rear panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a Digital Audio System(Home theater/Receiver) to your TV. 1. Connect an Optical Cable between the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) jacks on the TV and the Digital Audio Input (OPTICAL) jacks on the Digital Audio System. When a Digital Audio System is connected to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) jack : Decrease the volume of the TV, and adjust the volume level with the system’s volume control. TV Rear Panel Dig
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Connecting a PC Using a D-Sub Cable ❑ 1. Connect a D-Sub Cable between PC IN jack on the TV and the PC output jack on your computer. 2. Connect a PC Audio Cable between the PC/DVI AUDIO IN jack on the TV and the Audio Out jack of the sound card on your computer. TV Rear Panel PC 2 PC Audio Cable (Not supplied) 1 D-Sub Cable (Not supplied) Using an HDMI/DVI Cable ❑ 1. Connect an HDMI/DVI cable between the HDMI IN 1 (DVI) jack on the TV and the PC output jack on your computer. 2. Connect a 3.5
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Operation Turning the TV On and Off Press the POWER button on the remote control. You can also use the POWER button on the TV. N It may take a while for your TV to power on. Changing Channels Using the Channel Buttons ❑ Press the CH or CH button to change channels. N When you press the CH or CH button, the TV changes channels in VOL CH sequence. You will see all the channels that the TV has memorized. (The TV must have memorized at least three channels). You will not see channels tha
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Using the TOOLS Button You can use the TOOLS button to select your frequently used functions quickly and easily. The Tools menu changes depending on which external input mode you are viewing. 1. Press the TOOLS button. The Tools menu will appear. E 2. Press the ▲/▼ button to select a menu, then press the ENTER button. 3. Press the ▲/▼/◄/►/ENTERE buttons to display, change, or use the selected items. Tools For a more detailed description of each function, refer to the corresponding page.
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Picture Picture Picture Viewing the Menus Before using the TV, follow the steps below to learn how to navigate the menu in order to select and adjust different functions. 1. Press the MENU button. The main menu is displayed on the screen. Its left side has the following icons: Picture, Sound, Channel , Setup, Input, Application, Support. 2. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select one of the icons. Press the ◄ or ► button to access the icon’s sub-menu. 3. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to move to items
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Setup Plug & Play Feature The first time you turn on your new TV, choose your basic settings for language, input source and channels, and time of day using the plug & play feature. The TV will store these settings in memory. Storing the channels in memory will allow you to scan the stored channels rather than have to enter their digits each time you want to change channels. N The Screen Saver is activated if there is no remote control key input for longer than 1 minute while Plug & Play is run
