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
Connecting an audio device (Home Theater, etc.)
Connect your TV to your Home Theater or other | Analog Audio connection | |
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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, the color of the AV IN [Y/VIDEO] jack (green) will not match 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, 
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HD connection (up to 1080p) Using an HDMI to DVI Cable
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Digital Audio connection |
Using an Optical Cable |
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Connecting a PC
Connect your TV to a PC to use it as a Monitor.
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Lowest Quality Connection
Audio/Video connection (480i only)
Using an Audio/Video Cable
AUDIO OUT DVD,
Component Cable (Not Supplied)
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Component connection (up to 1080p) Using a Component Cable
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2 With your TV upright, connect the | 3 Fasten two screws (M4 X L10) at |
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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 
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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
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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:
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select the language for the On | Select Language of the OSD. |
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3Select 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.
4The TV memorizes the available channels. This process can take up to 45 minutes.
5After 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.✎
6Select the Daylight savings time setting: Off or On, and then press the ENTEREbutton.
7Select the time zone in which you live, and then press the ENTEREbutton.
8After 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.
9The 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 |
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✎✎Screen Fit: Displays the full image without any
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:
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Dynamic | Brightens picture. For a vibrant, enhanced image in brightly lit or |
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Standard | For a bright, detailed picture in a normally lit room. |
Relax | For a comfortable, |
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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.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.
