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 (Blu-ray player, cable/satellite box, etc.)

 

Connecting an audio device

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Getting Started

Step 1 : Install the Stand (40~55 inch TVs)

Follow the steps below to connect the TV to the stand.

For the very best picture quality, select HD signal sources and use HDMI cables and connections. Note that many digital cable programs are not in HD. Check with your video provider to ensure your are receiving HD signals.

The HDMI connection carries digital video and audio.

Connect your TV to your Home Theater or other audio

HD connection (up to 1080p) device to enjoy enhanced sound quality.

Using an HDMI Cable

HDMI OUT

 

Device

 

 

 

DVD / Blu-Ray player / HD Cable Box /

HD Satellite receiver (STB)

Best Connection

HD connection (up to 1080p)

Using an DVI to HDMI Cable

DVI OUT

 

Device

 

 

 

Analog Audio connection

Using an Audio Cable

AUDIO IN

 

Device

 

 

 

Amplifier / DVD Home Theater

Digital Audio connection

Using an Optical Cable

Digital Audio System

OPTICAL

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.

1

Guide Stand

2

 

 

Stand

Bottom View

 

Top View

Screw

3

Front

 

DVD / Blu-Ray player /

 

AUDIO OUT

Connecting a PC

Cable Box /

Satellite receiver (STB)

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

 

 

HD connection

Very Good Connection

 

 

 

 

 

Using an HDMI Cable

Component connection (up to 1080p)

Using a Component Cable

AUDIO OUT

DVI OUT

 

 

 

 

AUDIO OUT COMPONENT OUT

Device

 

PC

 

 

 

 

Audio/Video connection (480i only)

VCR / DVD / Blu-ray player / Cable Box

 

 

/ Satellite receiver

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Using an Audio/Video Cable

Good Connection

Using an D-Sub Cable

VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT

VCR

When connecting to AV IN 1 on the back of your TV,

 

 

 

 

 

attach the video cable (yellow) to the green jack next to

 

PC OUT

AUDIO OUT

VCR / DVD / Blu-ray player / Cable Box /

the AV In 1 label. The jack will not match the color of the

 

 

 

video cable (yellow).

 

 

 

Satellite receiver

 

 

 

PC

 

 

 

 

Lowest Quality Connection

 

 

 

 

Step 5 : Run Plug & Play

After you have selected the cable system type, select Start, and then

The following sizes are available:

 

press the EnterEbutton on your remote.

 

 

 

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.

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:

 

Plug & Play

 

 

 

 

Select Language of the OSD.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

English

 

 

Language

:

Español

 

Français

 

 

 

 

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.

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

Step 3 :

UMove EEnter

9. The Enjoy your TV screen appears. and then press EnterEbutton.

Your TV has four preset Picture Modes with factory adjusted settings, each

 

 

designed to give you an excellent picture under specific conditions.

Connect Power and Antenna or Cable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Connect Ant In to:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Wall cable jack or

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Power Input

 

 

 

or

 

• VHF/UHF

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Antenna or

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Cable or Satellite

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

box Ant or Cable

 

 

 

 

 

Use a 75 ohm (round) cable.

Out

 

 

 

 

 

 

Make sure the AC power cord is plugged in securely to the wall outlet and the TV.

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.

 

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.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.

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Samsung BN68-02973A-01 setup guide Connecting a PC, Changing the Picture Mode, Changing the Screen Size