Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product LC550-ZA Samsung
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2 English Figures and illustrations in this User Manual ar e provided for refer ence only and may differ from actual pr oduct appearance. Product design and specifications may be changed without notice. Important W arranty Information Regarding T elevision Format Viewing See the warranty card for mor e information on warranty terms.
3 Contents English ENGLISH Getting Started List of Features y ......................................................... 4 Accessories y .............................................................. 4 Installing the LCD TV Stand y ....................
4 Getting Started English List of Features Excellent Digital Interface & Networking: With a built-in HD digital tuner , nonsubscription HD broadcasts can be viewed y without a cable box / STB (Set-T op-Box) satellite receiver . Media Play y : Allows you to play music files, pictures, and movies saved on a USB device.
5 01 Getting Started English Ma ke sure to dis tingu ish bet wee n the fr ont and b ack of th e Stan d and Gu ide St and w hen as sem blin g them. ✎ Ma ke sure tha t at lea st two p erso ns lif t a nd move the LCD T V . ✎ Sta nd the p roduc t up and f asten th e screw s.
6 Getting Started English Viewing the Remote Contr ol Th is is a sp ecia l remote c ontrol fo r the vi sual ly imp aire d per sons a nd has B rail le poi nts on the Powe r , Ch ann el, V ol ume ✎ bu t tons . Installing batteries ( Bat ter y size: A A A ) NOT E ✎ Use th e remote c ontrol w ithin 23 fe et fro m the T V .
7 01 Getting Started English Connecting to an Antenna When the TV is initially powered on, basic settings pr oceed automatically. Co nnec ting th e power c ord and a ntenn a. ✎ Plug & Play (Initial Setup) When the TV is initially powered on, a sequence of on-scr een prompts will assist in configuring basic settings.
8 English Connections Connections Connecting to an A V Device Using an HDMI / DVI Cable: HD connection (up to 1080p) We r ecommend using the HDMI connection for the best quality HD picture. Available devices: DVD, Blu-ray player , HD cable box, HD satellite receiver (STB).
9 English 02 Connections Connecting to an Audio Device Using an Optical (Digital) or Audio (Analog) Cable Connection Available devices: Digital Audio System, Amplifier , Home Theater DI GIT AL AU DIO.
10 English Connections Display Modes (D-Sub and HDMI/DVI Input) Optimal resolution is 1920X1080@60Hz. Mode Resolution Horizontal Frequency (KHz) V ertical Frequency (Hz) Pixel Clock Frequency (MHz) Sync Polarity (H / V) IBM 640 x 350 31.469 70.086 25.
11 English 02 Connections How to Navigate Menus Before using the TV , follow the steps below to lear n how to navigate the menu and select and adjust differ ent functions. PRE- C H T OO L S MENU F A V .CH I NF O RETURN C HLI ST EXIT MEDIA . P P . M O D E S .
12 English Basic Features Channel Menu Seeing Channels ¦ Channel List MENU O m → Channel → Channel List → ENTER E Add, delete or set Favorite channels and use the program guide for digital br oadcasts.
13 English 03 Basic Features How to Stop Auto Programming 1. Press the ENTER E button. 2. A message will ask Stop Auto Program? Select Ye s by pressing the ◄ or ► button. 3. Press the ENTER E button. Editing channels ¦ MENU O m → Channel → Channel List → ENTER E Channel Name Edit t 1.
14 English Basic Features Picture Menu Changing the Preset Pictur e Mode ¦ MENU O m → Picture → Mode → ENTER E Mode Select your preferr ed picture type by pressing the P .MODE button. Dynamic ■ : Suitable for a bright room. Standard ■ : Suitable for a normal environment.
15 English 03 Basic Features 4. Navigate to the “Settings” tab on the display dialog-box. The correct size setting (r esolution) y [Optimum: 1920 X 1080 pixels] If a vertical-frequency option exists on your display y settings dialog box, the correct value is ‘60’ or ‘60 Hz’.
16 English Basic Features Af ter se lec ting x Sc ree n Fit in H DMI (1 0 80i /1 0 80p) or Co mpon ent (1 0 80i / 1080 p) mode, you m ay nee d to ce nter the p ictur e : 1. Press the ◄ or ► button to select Position . 2. Press the ENTER E button. 3.
17 English 03 Basic Features Dialog Clarity (Off / On) (standard sound mode only) Dialog Clarity emphasizes voice while maintaining the background sound level.
18 English Basic Features Clock Set : Set the Month , Day , Y ear , Hour , Minute and am/pm . Avail able o nly w hen ✎ Clo ck Mo de is set to Manual . Y o u can se t the ✎ M onth , D ay , Y ea r , H our an d M inute dire ctly by pr essi ng the n umbe r but tons on th e remote co ntrol.
19 English 03 Basic Features TV Parental Guidelines : Y ou can block TV programs depending on their rating. This function allows you to control what your childr en are watching.
20 English Basic Features How to watch a restricted channel If the TV is tuned to a restricted channel, the V -Chip will block it. The screen will go blank and the following message will appear: This channel is blocked by V -Chip. Please enter the PIN to unblock.
21 English 03 Basic Features Menu T ransparency (Bright / Dark) ■ : Set the T ransparency of the menu. Melody (Off / Low / Medium / High) ■ : Set so that a melody plays when the TV is turned on or off. NOT E ✎ On ly avail abl e whe n the Inp ut sou rce is se t t o T V .
22 English Basic Features Software Upgrade Software Upgrade can be performed by network connection or downloading the latest firmware fr om “www . samsung.com,” to a USB memory device. Current V ersion - the software already installed in the TV .
23 English 04 Advanced Features Network Connection Y ou can set up your TV so that it can access the Internet through your local area network (LAN) using a wir ed or wireless connection.
24 English Advanced Features Network Setup (Auto) Use the Automatic Network Setup when connecting your TV to a network that supports DHCP . T o set up your TV’ s cable network connection automatically, follow these steps: How to set up automatically 1.
25 English 04 Advanced Features Connecting to a Wireless Network ¦ T o connect your TV to your network wireless, you need a wireless r outer or modem and a Samsung W ireless LAN Adapter (WIS09ABGN, WIS09ABGN2, WIS10ABGN) , which you connect to your TV’ s back or side panel USB jack.
26 English Advanced Features Notice The picture may appear corrupted or have static for some channels when the TV is connected to the Samsung Wireless LAN Adapter .
27 English 04 Advanced Features How to set up automatically T o set up the wireless connection automatically, follow these steps: 1. Follow Steps 1 through 6 in the “How to set up using PBC (WPS)”. (P . 26) 2. Press the ▼ button to select Internet Protocol Setup , and then press the ENTER E button.
28 English Advanced Features Network Setup (Manual) If the other methods do not work, you need to enter the Network setting values manually. Getting the Network Connection V alues T o get the Network setting values on most W indows computers, follow these steps: 1.
29 English 04 Advanced Features Media Play Connecting a USB Device ¦ 1. T urn on your TV . 2. Connect a USB device containing photo, music and/or movie files to the USB 1 (HDD) or USB 2 jack on the side or rear of the TV . 3. When USB is connected to the TV , popup window appears.
30 English Advanced Features Func tions t hat are n ot supp or ted whe n con nect ing to a PC thro ugh a ne twor k: ✎ Th e x Background Music and B ackgr oun d Mus ic Set ti ng functions . Sor ti ng fil es by pre feren ce in th e x Photos , Music , and Vide os fo lder s.
31 English 04 Advanced Features Jan.10.2010 Jan.10.2010 Jan.10.2010 Jan.10.2010 Jan.10.2010 Jan.10.2010 Jan.10.2010 Jan.10.2010 Jan.10.2010 Jan.10.2010 /Movie 01.avi 1/1 Movie 01.avi SUM Movie 03.avi Movie 05.avi Movie 07.avi Movie 09.avi Movie 02.avi Movie 04.
32 English Advanced Features Supported Video Formats y File Extention Container Video Codec Resolution Frame rate (fps) Bit rate (Mbps ) Audio Codec *.avi *.mkv AV I MKV Divx 3.11 / 4.x / 5.1 / 6.0 1920x1080 6 ~ 30 8 MP3 / AC3 / LPCM / ADPCM / DTS Core XviD 1920x1080 6 ~ 30 8 H.
33 English 04 Advanced Features Playing movie continuously (Resume Play) If you exit the playing movie function, the movie can be played later from the point wher e it was stopped. 1. Select the movie file you want to play continuously by pressing the ◄ or ► button to select it from the file list section.
34 English Advanced Features Playing Multiple Files ¦ Playing selected video/music/photo files 1. Press the Y ellow button in the file list to select the desired file. 2. Repeat the above operation to select multiple files. NOT E ✎ Th e x c ma rk app ear s to the lef t of the s ele cted f iles.
35 English 04 Advanced Features Videos/Music/Photos Play Option menu During playing a file, press the TOOLS button. Category Operation Videos Music Photos Title Y ou can move the other file directly. c Repeat Mode Y ou can play movie and music files repeatedly.
36 English Advanced Features Anynet+ What is Anynet+? t Anynet+ is a function that enables you to control all connected Samsung devices that support Anynet+ with your Samsung TV’ s remote. The Anynet+ system can be used only with Samsung devices that have the Anynet+ feature.
37 English 04 Advanced Features 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 Changes Anynet+ mode to TV broadcast mode. Device List Shows the Anynet+ device list.
38 English Advanced Features Listening through a Receiver ¦ Y ou can listen to sound through a r eceiver (i.e Home Theater) instead of the TV speaker . 1. Select Receiver and set to On . 2. Press the EXIT button to exit. If you r rece iver s uppo rt s audio o nly , i t may not ap pea r in the de vice l ist.
39 English 04 Advanced Features AllShare MENU O m → Application → AllShar e → ENTER E About AllShare ¦ AllShare connects your TV and compatible Samsung mobile phones / devices through a network. On your TV , you can view call arrivals, SMS messages and schedules set on your mobile phones.
40 English Advanced Features Call Arrival Alarm If a call arrives while you are watching TV , the alarm window appears. Schedule Alarm While you are watching TV , the alarm window appears to display the register ed event. Y o u can c onfi gure v iewi ng set tings f or sch edul e ✎ co ntents on yo ur mob ile ph one s.
41 English 05 Other Information Assembling the Cables Enclose the cables in the Cable tie so that the cables are not visible thr ough the transparent stand. Overly rigid or thick cables can damage input jacks over long term use. Cable tie Anti-theft Kensington Lock The Kensington Lock is not supplied by Samsung.
42 English Other Information Installing the W all Mount Kit The wall mount kit (sold separately) allows you to mount the TV on the wall. For detailed information on installing the wall mount, see the instructions provided with the wall mount items. Contact a technician for assistance when installing the wall mount bracket.
43 English 05 Other Information Securing the TV to the W all Caution : Pulling, pushing, or climbing on the TV may cause the TV to fall. In particular , ensure your childr en do not hang over or destabilize the TV . Doing so may cause the TV to tip over , causing serious injuries or death.
44 English Other Information T roubleshooting If the TV seems to have a problem, first try this list of possible pr oblems and solutions. If none of these troubleshooting tips apply, visit samsung.com, then click on Support, or call Samsung customer service at 1-800-SAMSUNG.
45 English 05 Other Information Issues Solutions and Explanations No Picture, No Video The TV will not turn on. Make sure the AC power cor d is securely plugged into the wall outlet and the TV . • Make sure the wall outlet is working. • T ry pressing the • POWER button on the TV to make sure the problem is not the remote.
46 English Other Information Issues Solutions and Explanations Others The remote contr ol does not work. Replace the remote contr ol batteries with correct polarity (+/–). • Clean the transmission window located on the top of the remote. • T ry pointing the remote directly at the TV fr om 5~6 feet away.
47 English 05 Other Information Specifications Display Resolution 1920 x 1080 Environmental Considerations Operating T emperature Operating Humidity Storage T emperature Storage Humidity 10°C to 40.
48 English Other Information Dimensions Front view / side view ■ (Unit: inches) Model name 12345678 LN32C550 31.2 27.5 15.5 17.5 19.5 21.9 3.1 9.4 LN37C550 35.9 32.3 18.2 20.5 22 24.5 3 10 LN40C550 38.6 35 19.7 20.5 23.5 26 3.2 10 LN46C550 43.8 40.1 22.
49 English 05 Other Information Index A AllShare 39 Antenna 7 Anynet+ 36 AUDIO OUT 9 Auto Adjustment 14 Auto Program 12 B Blanking Bracket 41 Balance 16 C Cables 10 Cable Tie 41 Caption 20 Clear Scram.
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