Samsung BN68-02618A-00 setup guide Connect External Devices, Install the Stand, Run Plug & Play

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Quick Setup Guide

Congratulations on the purchase of your new Samsung TV. Read this setup guide to get your TV up and running quickly.

Step 4: Connect External Devices

Connecting an AV device (DVD/Blu-ray player, cable/satellite box, etc.)

Connecting an audio device (Home Theater, etc.)

Connect your TV to your Home Theater or other

Analog Audio connection

audio device to enjoy enhanced Sound quality.

 

 

Using an Audio Cable

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Step 1: Install the Stand

Follow the steps below to connect the TV to the stand. (50 inch model only)

NOTE

xx Make sure to distinguish between the front and back of the Stand and Guide Stand when assembling them.

xx Make sure that at least two persons lift and move the PDP TV.

xx Stand the product up and fasten the screws. If you fasten the screws with the PDP TV placed down, it may lean to one side.

Use one of the connections below to connect your TV to an external A/V device.

We recommend using HDMI for the highest picture quality.

When connecting to AV IN 1 on the back of your TV, attach the video cable (yellow) to the green jack next to the AV IN 1 label. The jack will not match the color of the video cable (yellow).

HDMI Cable (Not Supplied)

HDMI to DVI Cable (Not Supplied)

Audio Cable (Not Supplied)

Best Connection

HD connection (up to 1080p) Using an HDMI Cable

HDMI OUT DVD, Blu-ray player, HD cable box, HD STB (Set-Top-Box) satellite receiver

Device

Very Good Connection

HD connection (up to 1080p) Using an HDMI to DVI Cable

DVI OUT

AUDIO OUT

 

 

Device

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amplifier / DVD home theater

AUDIO IN

Audio Cable (Not Supplied)

Digital Audio connection

Using an Optical Cable

Digital Audio System

Optical Cable (Not Supplied)

OPTICAL

Connecting a PC

Connect your TV to a PC to use it as a Monitor.

HDMI to DVI Cable

HD connection

(Not Supplied)

 

 

Using an HDMI to DVI Cable

 

DVI OUT

Screws (M4 X L12)

 

 

Top view

 

 

 

Guide Stand

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Stand

 

 

Front

1 Connect the Guide Stand to the

 

 

 

 

 

Stand using five screws (M4 X L12)

Rear

 

Rear

as shown.

 

 

 

Audio Cable (Not Supplied)

Lowest Quality Connection

Audio/Video connection (480i only)

Using an Audio/Video Cable

AUDIO OUT DVD, Blu-ray player, cable box, STB satellite receiver, VCR

Component Cable (Not Supplied)

Audio Cable (Not Supplied)

Good Connection

Component connection (up to 1080p) Using a Component Cable

COMPONENT OUT

DVD, Blu-ray player, cable box,

STB satellite receiver, VCR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUDIO OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Audio Cable (Not Supplied)

 

Audio Cable (Not Supplied)

Using a D-Sub Cable

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUDIO OUT

2 With your TV upright, connect the

3 Fasten two screws (M4 X L12) at

TV to the Stand.

position 1, and then fasten three

 

screws (M4 X L12) at position 2.

Video Cable (Not Supplied)

VIDEO OUT

 

 

Device

 

 

 

 

AUDIO OUT

Device

D-Sub Cable (Not Supplied)

PC OUT

Screws (M4 X L12) 2

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Rear

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Step 2: Install the Batteries into the Remote

To install batteries into your remote control, follow these steps:

1.Lift the cover on the back of the remote upward as shown in the figure to the right.

2.Install two AAA batteries.

Make sure to match the + and -

ends of the batteries to the diagram in the battery compartment.

3.Replace the cover.

Step 3: Connect Power and Antenna or Cable

VHF/UHF Antenna

Antenna Cable

Connect Ant In to

(Not Supplied)

 

 

 

• Wall cable jack

 

 

• VHF/UHF Antenna

 

 

• Cable or Satellite box

or

 

 

Ant or Cable Out

Use a 75 ohm (round) cable.

Step 5: Run Plug & Play

When you turn on your TV for the first time, it automatically launches the Plug & Play function. With Plug & Play, you can select the On Screen Display language, set the clock mode, and launch the TV’s channel memorizing process.

It also displays connection instructions similar to those in this guide.

To navigate while Plug & Play is running, press the Up, Down, Left or Right arrow buttons on your remote. To make a selection, press the ENTEREbutton.

To skip a screen, press the MENU button. To turn on your TV, press the POWER button on the remote or on the TV. To run Plug & Play, follow these steps:

1 Using your remote control,

 

Plug & Play

 

 

select the language for the On

Select Language of the OSD.

 

 

Screen Display (OSD), and then

English

 

 

 

 

press the ENTEREbutton.

Menu Language

:

Español

 

Français

 

2 Select Home Use, and then

 

 

 

 

 

UMove

EEnter

press the ENTEREbutton.

 

 

 

 

If you select Store Demo, the TV will reset your picture and audio settings

every 30 minutes.

 

 

 

 

3 Select Antenna Source and Channel Source. If Antenna Source is Cable or Auto, you must select Channel Source to same type as your cable system type. After selecting source, select Search; then press the ENTEREbutton on your remote.

Most cable systems are Standard (STD) systems, If you are not sure about what kind of cable system you have, contact your cable company.

If your TV is attached to a cable or satellite box, skip Steps 3 through 5. After Plug & Play is complete, set your TV to Channel 3 or 4, according to the directions for your cable or satellite box.

4 The TV memorizes the available channels. This process can take up to 45 minutes.

5 After the TV has memorized the channels, choose the Clock Mode. Select Auto if you have a digital channel in your area. Select Manual if you don’t, or if you have a cable or satellite box. When done, press the ENTEREbutton.

If you select Manual, the clock setting screen appears.

6 Select the Daylight savings time setting: Off or On, and then press the ENTEREbutton.

7 Select the time zone in which you live, and then press the ENTEREbutton.

8 After the time zone screen, The connection method for best HD screen quality is displayed. Press the Right arrow button on your remote to view each screen in succession. Press the Blue button to skip this section.

9 The Enjoy your TV. screen appears. Then press the ENTEREbutton.

Changing the Screen Size

Your TV has several screen size options, each designed to work best with specific types of video input. If you have a cable box or satellite receiver, it may have its own set of screen sizes as well.

To change the screen size, press the P.SIZE button on your remote. The first time you press it, your TV displays the current setting. Thereafter, each time you press the P.SIZE button, you change the size of the picture on the screen.

The following sizes are available:

16:9 Widescreen

 

4:3 Standard screen

 

Wide Fit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Screen Fit

Screen Fit: Displays the full image without any cut-off when HDMI (720p / 1080i / 1080p) or Component (1080i / 1080p) signals are inputted.

Changing the Picture Mode

Your TV has four preset Picture Modes with factory adjusted settings, each designed to give you an excellent picture under specific conditions.

The Picture Modes are listed and described in the table below:

Mode

Description

Dynamic

Brightens picture. For a vibrant, enhanced image in brightly lit or

 

sunny room.

Standard

For a bright, detailed picture in a normally lit room.

Natural

For a comfortable, easy-on-the-eyes picture in a normally lit room.

 

 

Movie

For a studio quality cinema picture in a dimly lit or dark room.

 

 

To change the Picture Mode, follow these steps:

1.Turn on your TV, press the TOOLS button on your remote. The Tools menu appears.

2.Using the ▲ or ▼ on your remote, select Picture Mode.

3.On the Picture Mode menu, use the ◄ or ► button on your remote to select the Picture Mode you want.

4.Press the EXIT button to exit the menu.

Setting the Clock

Before you can use your TV’s On/Off Timer, you must set the clock. To set the clock, follow these steps:

1.Turn on your TV, press the MENU button on your remote, then select Setup → Time.

2.Select Clock Mode, and then press the ENTEREbutton.

3.Choose Auto or Manual.

xx If you select Auto, the current time will be set automatically using the time from a digital channel.

xx If you select Manual, you can set the Month, Day, Year, Hour, Minute and am/pm directly by pressing up, down, left and right arrow button on your remote.

4.Press the RETURN button on your remote when done.

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