Quick Setup Guide
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Samsung TV. Read this setup guide to get your TV up and running quickly.
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| Samsung Electronics America, Inc. |
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Getting Started
Step 1 : Install the Stand
Follow the steps below to connect the TV to the stand.
✎✎ Make sure to distinguish between the front and back of the Stand and Guide Stand when assembling them.
✎✎ Make sure that at least two people lift and move the LCD TV.
✎✎ Stand the product up and fasten the screws. If you fasten the screws with the LCD TV placed down, it may lean to one side.
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| Guide Stand |
Stand | Bottom View |
Screw | Top View |
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Front
Step 4 : Connect External Devices
| Connecting an AV device (Blu-ray player, cable/satellite box, etc.) | | | Connecting an audio device | | |
| For the very best picture quality, select HD signal sources and use HDMI cables and | HD connection (up to 1080p) | Connect your TV to your Home Theater or other audio | Analog Audio connection |
| device to enjoy enhanced sound quality. |
| connections. Note that many digital cable programs are not in HD. Check with your video | Using an HDMI Cable |
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| provider to ensure your are receiving HD signals. | | Using an Audio Cable |
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DVD / Blu-Ray player / HD Cable Box /
The HDMI connection carries HD Satellite receiver (STB) digital video and audio.
Best Connection
HD connection (up to 1080p)
Using an DVI to HDMI Cable
DVI OUTDevice
| AUDIO OUT | DVD / Blu-Ray player / |
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Very Good Connection
Component connection (up to 1080p)
Using a Component Cable
Amplifier / DVD Home Theater
Digital Audio connection
Using an Optical Cable
Digital Audio System
OPTICAL
Connecting a PC | |
Connect your TV to a PC to use it as a Monitor. | HD connection |
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| Using an HDMI Cable |
| AUDIO OUT DVI OUT |
AUDIO OUT COMPONENT OUT | Device |
VCR / DVD / Blu-ray player / Cable Box / Satellite receiver
Good Connection
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).
After you have selected the cable system type, select Start, and then press the EnterEbutton on your remote.
PC
Using an D-Sub Cable
PC
The following sizes are available:
Rear
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
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Power Input | | | | or | | • VHF/UHF |
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Make sure the AC power cord is plugged in securely to the wall outlet and the TV.
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 press the Power button on the TV. To run Plug & Play, follow these steps:
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| Select Language of the OSD. | | | | |
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| Language | : | Español | |
| Français | |
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✎✎ Most cable systems are Standard (STD) systems. If you are not sure about what kind of cable system you have, contact your cable company.
5.The TV memorizes the available channels. This process can take up
to 45 minutes. After the TV has memorized the channels, the Clock Mode screen appears.
6.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 EnterEbutton. The Daylight Savings screen appears. ✎✎ If you select Manual, the clock setting screen appears.
7.Select the Daylight Saving Time setting: Off, On, or Auto, and then press EnterEbutton.
8.After the time zone screen, The connection method for best HD screen quality is displayed. Press 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. and then press EnterEbutton.
16:9 Wide screen | Zoom 1 | Zoom 2 |
Wide Fit | 4:3 Standard screen | Screen Fit |
✎✎ Screen Fit displays a full HD picture covering the entire screen with no cutoff on any side. It is only available when your TV inputs an HDMI (720p, 1080i, 1080p), Component (1080i, 1080p), or DTV (over-the-air 1080i) signal.
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.
1.On the Language screen, select the language for the On Screen Display (OSD) using your remote control, and then press EnterEbutton. The Home Use screen appears.
2.Select Home Use, and then press EnterEbutton. If you select Store Demo, the TV will reset your picture and audio settings every 30 minutes. After you press EnterEbutton, the Antenna Source screen appears.
3.If your TV is only attached to an antenna, select Air. If your TV is only attached to cable and you have no cable box, select Cable. If your TV is attached to an antenna and cable with no box, select Auto. When done, press EnterEbutton on your remote. The Select Cable System screen appears.
IMPORTANT: 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.If your TV is attached to a cable system and you have no cable box, you must select your cable system type. If you have Digital cable, you must select the cable system type for both Analog and Digital.
Basic Functions
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 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. |
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| Standard | For a bright, detailed picture in a normally lit room. |
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| Natural | For a comfortable, easy-on-the-eyes picture in a normally lit room. |
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| Movie | For a studio quality cinema picture in a dimly lit or dark room. |
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To change the Picture Mode, follow these steps:
1.With the TV on, 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 ► on your remote to select the Picture Mode you want.
4.Press the Exit button to exit the menu.
