Samsung PN51F5300AFXZA - User Manual

❑ Using the Channel menu ■ Channel List O MENU → Broadcasting → Channel List → ENTER E The Channel List contains the channels your TV displays (Added channels) when you press the channel button on your remote. On the Channel List screen, you can also view channel information, Added Ch. , and Favorit...

Channel Mode ● Air / Cable : Switch between Air and Cable . ● Edit Favorites : Set channels you watch frequently as favorites. Add or delete a selected channel in Favorites 1-5 . N For detailed information about using Edit Favorites , refer to “ Edit Favorites ”. ● Favorites 1-5 : Show all favorite ...

■ Schedule Manager O MENU m → Broadcasting → Schedule Manager → ENTER E You can schedule a channel to be displayed automatically at a selected time. In addition, you can view, modify, or delete the scheduled viewing information. N You must set the current time first using the Time → Clock function i...

● Repeat : Select Once, Manual, Sat~Sun, Mon~Fri or Everyday . If you select Manual , you can set the day you want. N A check ( c ) mark indicates a day you selected. ● Date : You can set a desired date. N Date is available only when you select Once in Repeat . ● Start Time : You can set the start t...

■ Edit Channel O MENU m → Broadcasting → Edit Channel → ENTER E You can add, edit, or delete channels from the Channel List . Deleting a channel from the Channel List 1 Go to Edit Channel screen. 2. Press the ▲/▼ buttons to select a channel, and then press the ENTER E button. The ( c ) mark indicate...

■ Edit Favorites t O MENU m → Broadcasting → Edit Favorites → ENTER E You can add, edit or delete favorite channels to or from one or more of 5 favorite lists. Adding a channel to Favorites 1-5 1. Go to the Edit Favorites screen. 2. Press the ▲/▼ buttons to select a channel, and then press the ENTER...

❑ Blocking Programs ■ Program Rating Lock O MENU m → Broadcasting → Program Rating Lock → ENTER E Prevent unauthorized users, such as children, from watching unsuitable programs. Access blocked programs when you enter the default or a user defined 4-digit PIN code. N The PIN input screen appears bef...

❑ Other Features ■ Channel Settings O MENU m → Broadcasting → Channel Settings → ENTER E ● Fine Tune (analog channels only)If the reception is clear, you do not have to fine tune the channel. This is done automatically during the search and store operation. If the signal is weak or distorted, fine t...

■ Audio Options O MENU m → Broadcasting → Audio Options → ENTER E ● Preferred Language (digital channels only)Use the ▲ / ▼ buttons to select a language, and then press ENTER E . Digital-TV broadcasts can simultaneously transmit many audio tracks (for example, simultaneous translations of the progra...

● Visual Impaired (digital channels only)Adds a verbal description to the main audio to help the visually impaired. English ◀ ▶

■ Caption t (On-Screen Text Messages) O MENU m → Broadcasting → Caption → ENTER E ● Caption : You can turn the caption function on or off. If captions are not available, they will not be displayed on the screen. N The Caption feature does not work with devices connected to the TV through the Compone...

❑ Changing the Preset Picture Mode ■ Picture Mode t O MENU m → Picture → Picture Mode → ENTER E Picture modes apply preset adjustments to the picture. Select a mode using the ▲ / ▼ buttons, and then press ENTER E . N When the TV is connected to a PC, you can only select Entertain and Standard . ● Dy...

❑ Adjusting Picture Settings ■ Backlight for LED TV / Cell Light for PDP TV / Contrast / Brightness / Sharpness / Color / Tint (G/R) O MENU m → Picture → Cell Light → ENTER E Your television has several options for adjusting picture quality. Select an option using the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons, and then press...

● When the TV is connected to a PC, you can only make changes to Backlight for LED TV / Cell Light for PDP TV , Contrast , Brightness , and Sharpness . ● You can adjust and store settings for each external device connected to the TV. ● Lowering picture brightness reduces power consumption. English ◀...

■ Picture Size t O MENU m → Picture → Picture Size → ENTER E Picture Size provides various picture size and aspect ratio options. Select an option using the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons, and then press ENTER E . ● Picture Size : If you have a cable box or satellite receiver, it may have its own set of screen siz...

4:3 : Sets the picture to 4:3 mode. For analog TV programs. N Do not set your TV to 4:3 format for a long time. The borders displayed on the left and right, or top and bottom of the screen may cause image retention (screen burn) which is not covered by the warranty. Screen Fit : When your TV inputs ...

■ PIP O MENU m → Picture → PIP → ENTER E You can watch a program whose signal has passed through the TV’s tuner and watch one external video source simultaneously. For example, if you have a cable box connected to the Cable In jack, you can use PIP to watch programs from the cable box and watch a mo...

❑ Changing the Picture Options ■ Advanced Settings O MENU m → Picture → Advanced Settings → ENTER E Advanced Settings are available in the Standard and Movie modes. To use, select an option using the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons, and then press ENTER E . N When the TV is connected to a PC, you can only make chan...

■ Picture Options O MENU m → Picture → Picture Options → ENTER E Select an option using the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons, and then press ENTER E . N When the TV is connected to a PC, you can only make changes to Color Tone . ● Color Tone N Warm1 or Warm2 will be deactivated when the picture mode is Dynamic . N Y...

● HDMI Black Level : Lets you select the black level on the screen to adjust the screen depth. N Available only in HDMI mode (RGB signals). ● Film Mode : Sets the TV so that it senses and then processes film signals from all sources automatically and adjusts the picture for optimum quality. N The Ci...

● Black optimizer for PDP TV : Deepens blacks on the screen and improves the contrast ratio. N When the TV is connected to a PC, Black optimizer deactivated. N When the TV is operating other features, Black optimizer is deactivated. (ex. Media Play , PIP ) English ◀ ▶

■ Picture Off O MENU m → Picture → Picture Off → ENTER E The screen is turned off but the sound remains on. Press any button except the volume button to turn on the screen. English ◀ ▶

■ Reset Picture O MENU m → Picture → Reset Picture → ENTER E Resets your current picture mode to its default settings. English ◀ ▶

❑ Changing the Preset Sound Modes ■ Sound Mode O MENU m → Sound → Sound Mode → ENTER E Use the ▲/▼ buttons to select an option, and then press ENTER E . ● Standard : Selects the normal sound mode. ● Music : Emphasizes music over voices. ● Movie : Provides the best sound for movies. ● Clear Voice : E...

❑ Adjusting Sound Settings ■ Sound Effect O MENU m → Sound → Sound Effect → ENTER E (standard sound mode only)Use the ▲ / ▼ buttons to select an option, and then press ENTER E . ● DTS TruSurround This function provides a virtual 5.1 channel surround sound experience through a pair of speakers or hea...

■ 3D Audio for PDP 4900 / LED 6100 series O MENU m → Sound → 3D Audio → ENTER E 3D audio technology that provides an immersive sound corresponding to the effect of 3D video by utilizing audio depth control in perspective. N Available in only when the TV is displaying 3D images. English ◀ ▶

■ Speaker Settings O MENU m → Sound → Speaker Settings → ENTER E ● Speaker Select If you are listening to the sound track of a broadcast or movie through an external receiver, you may hear a sound echo caused by the difference in decoding speed between the TV’s speakers and the speakers attached to ...

■ Digital Audio Out O MENU m → Sound → Digital Audio Out → ENTER E Digital Audio Out outputs an uncompressed digital audio signal when you connect the digital audio out jack on the back of the TV to a digital audio in jack on a receiver or home theater. ● Audio Format : You can select the Digital Au...

■ Reset Sound O MENU m → Sound → Reset Sound → ENTER E Reset all sound settings to the factory defaults. Select Reset Sound , press ENTER E , select Yes in the pop-up, and then press ENTER E again. English ◀ ▶

❑ Executing initial setup ■ Setup O MENU m → System → Setup → ENTER E Configure the channels and set the time when you set up the TV for the first time or when you reset the TV. N To execute the initial setup, follow the instructions displayed on the TV screen. English ◀ ▶ Preference Features

❑ Setting the Time ■ Time O MENU m → System → Time → ENTER E N The current time will appear every time you press the INFO button. ● Clock : Set the clock to use the various timer features of the TV. N If you disconnect the power cord, you have to set the clock again. Clock Mode : Set the current tim...

❑ Using the Sleep Timer O MENU m → System → Time → Sleep Timer → ENTER E ● Sleep Timer t : Automatically shuts off the TV after a preset period of time. (30, 60, 90, 120, 150 and 180 minutes). N Use the ▲ / ▼ buttons to select a period of time, and then press ENTER E . To cancel the Sleep Timer , se...

❑ Setting the On/Off Timer O MENU m → System → Time → On Timer <or> Off Timer → ENTER E Set On Timer so that your TV turns on automatically at a time and on a day of your choosing. ● On Timer : You can set up three separate On Timer configurations. N You must set the clock before you can use O...

❑ Economical Solutions ■ Eco Solution O MENU m → System → Eco Solution → ENTER E ● Energy Saving : Lets you adjust the brightness of the TV in order to reduce power consumption. ● Eco Sensor : To enhance your power savings, the picture settings will automatically adapt to the light in the room. N If...

❑ Other Features ■ Menu Language O MENU m → System → Menu Language → ENTER E Set the menu language. 1. Select Menu Language , and then press the ENTER E button. 2. Choose a language, and then press the ENTER E button. N Choose English, Español , or Français . English ◀ ▶

■ Auto Protection Time for LED TV O MENU m → System → Auto Protection Time → ENTER E ● Auto Protection Time : If the screen remains idle with a still image for a certain period of time defined by the user, the screen saver is activated to prevent the formation of ghost images on the screen. English ...

■ Screen Burn Protection for PDP TV O MENU m → System → Screen Burn Protection → ENTER E To reduce the possibility of screen burn, this unit is equipped with Pixel Shift screen burn prevention technology. Pixel Shift moves the picture slightly on the screen. The Time function setting allows you to p...

● Pixel Shift: Using this function, you can set the TV to move pixels minutely on the PDP screen in a horizontal or vertical direction to minimize after images on the screen. N Available Pixel Shift Settings and Optimum Settings Available Settings Optimum Settings for TV/AV/ Component/HDMI Horizonta...

■ Change PIN O MENU m → System → Change PIN → ENTER E First, the PIN input screen appears. Enter the current or default PIN. Then, the Change PIN screen appears. Choose any 4 digits for your PIN and enter them in Enter New PIN . Re-enter the same 4 digits in Confirm New PIN . When the Confirm screen...

■ General O MENU m → System → General → ENTER E ● Game Mode : When you have connected a game console such as a PlayStation™ or Xbox™ to the TV, you can enjoy a more realistic gaming experience if you set Game Mode on. N NOTE ● Precautions and limitations for Game Mode : – Before disconnecting a game...

■ DivX® Video On Demand O MENU m → System → DivX® Video On Demand → ENTER E Shows the registration code authorized for the TV. If you connect to the DivX web site and register with 10-digit registration code, you can download the VOD activation file. Once you play it using Media Play, the registrati...

❑ Using the Source List ■ Source List O MENU m → Applications → Source List → ENTER E N When you press the SOURCE button, the Source screen is displayed at once. N You can only choose external devices that are connected to the TV. In the Source list, connected inputs are highlighted. N For detailed ...

❑ Connecting a USB Device 1. Turn on your TV. 2. Connect a USB device containing photo, music, or movie files to the USB port on the side of the TV. 3. A pop-up window appears. Select Photos , Videos , or Music , and then press the ENTER E button. 4. The Content screen appears, listing the contents ...

❑ Using Media Play O MENU m → Applications → Media Play → ENTER E Enjoy photos, music, and movie files saved on a USB Mass Storage Class (MSC) device. 1. Insert a USB device into the USB jack on the side of the TV. 2. Press the MEDIA.P button on your remote or select Media Play in the TV's menu. 3. ...

❑ Controlling Photo / Video / Music Playback When playing a video or photo file, press the ENTER E button to display the playback controls. The playback controls for music are displayed at the bottom left of the screen automatically when you play a music file. N If the option menu is not displayed, ...

Playback controls These buttons appear on the bottom of the screen when you press the ENTER E button while playing back photos or videos. Some are displayed automatically when you play a music file. Button Operation Photos Videos Music / Previous / Next ● / Start Slide Show / Stop Slide Show ● Play ...

Content Settings buttons ● Photos These buttons appear on the bottom of the screen when you press the ENTER E button while playing back photos. Button Operation Slideshow Settings You can set the Speed and Effects during the slide show. Zoom You can zoom into (enlarge) images in full screen mode. Ro...

● Videos These buttons appear on the bottom of the screen when you press the ENTER E button while playing back videos. Button Operation Search Search Titles : You can select and start other video files directly. Search Time bar : You can search the video using the ◄ and ► buttons at one minute inter...

● Music These buttons appear automatically on the bottom left of the screen when you play a music file. Button Operation Repeat You can automatically play music files repeatedly. Shuffle You can play the music files randomly. Sound Mode You can select the sound mode ( Standard , Movie , etc.). N The...

❑ Using the 3D function for PDP 4900 / LED 6100 series Viewing TV using the 3D function IMPORTANT HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION FOR 3D PICTURES.Read and understand the following safety information before using the TV’s 3D function. [ WARNING ● Some viewers may experience discomfort while viewing 3D ...

Supported resolutions (16:9 only) ● HDMI Source Resolution Frequency (Hz) / 1280 x 720p 59.94 / 60 Hz 1920 x 1080i 59.94 / 60 Hz 1920 x 1080p 23.98 / 24 / 29.97 / 30 / 59.94 / 60 Hz Frame Packing 1280 x 720p 59.94 / 60 Hz 1920 x 1080i 59.94 / 60 Hz 1920 x 1080p 23.98 / 24 / 29.97 / 30 Hz English ◀ ▶

❑ Using Self Diagnosis ■ Self Diagnosis O MENU m → Support → Self Diagnosis → ENTER E ● Picture Test : Use to check for picture problems. Picture test displays a high definition picture that you can examine for flaws or faults. Yes : Select Yes if the test picture does not appear or there is noise o...

● Sound Test : Use to check for sound problems. Sound test plays a built-in melody that tests both speakers. N If you hear no sound from the TV’s speakers, make sure Speaker Select is set to TV Speaker in the Sound menu and then try the speakers again before performing the sound test. N You will hea...

❑ Updating the Software ■ Software Update O MENU m → Support → Software Update → ENTER E The Software Update menu lets you upgrade your TV’s software to the latest version. Current ver. : This is the software version already installed in the TV. ● Update now : You can perform a Software Update by do...

❑ Changing the Use Mode ■ Use Mode O MENU m → Support → Use Mode → ENTER E Select the Use Mode suitable for the location in which you will use the TV. We strongly recommend you select Home Use . N If your TV has been unintentionally set to Store Demo , you can change the mode with this option. ● Hom...

❑ Viewing Contact Samsung ■ Contact Samsung O MENU m → Support → Contact Samsung → ENTER E View this information when your TV does not work properly or when you want to upgrade the software. You can find information about our call centers and how to download products and software. English ◀ ▶

❑ Using the Sports Mode ■ Sports Mode O MENU m → Applications → Sports Mode → ENTER E This mode provides optimized settings for watching sports. N This functions is not available on U.S and Canada. N When the Sports Mode is On , the picture and sound modes are set to Stadium automatically. N If you ...

❑ Using the Wireless Network for PDP 4900 series Using a wireless router or modem and the Samsung Wireless LAN Adapter (WIS09ABGNX, WIS12ABGNX), you can connect your TV to a wireless network. N For detailed information about the wireless network connection, refer to the paper user's manual. N NOTE ●...

How to connect the Samsung Wireless LAN Adapter You can connect the LAN Adapter in one of two ways: 1 Connect the LAN Adapter using the USB right angle adapter. 2 Connect the LAN Adapter via the USB extension cable. 1 2 or English ◀ ▶

N The picture may appear corrupted or have static for some channels when the TV is connected to the Samsung Wireless LAN Adapter. In such a case, connect the Samsung Wireless LAN Adapter using the USB extension cable. Put the Adapter in a place where it does not affect the picture. N The position of...

■ Network Status O MENU m → Network → Network Status → ENTER E You can check the your TV's current network and Internet status. ■ Network Settings O MENU m → Network → Network Settings → ENTER E Set the network connection to use AllShare™. N You can only use the Internet to share content via AllShar...

■ Auto Network Setup Most wireless networks have an optional security system that requires devices that access the network to transmit an encrypted security code called an Access or Security Key. The Security Key is based on a Pass Phrase, typically a word or a series of letters and numbers of a spe...

■ Manual Network Setup Use the Manual Network Setup when connecting your TV to a network that requires a Static IP address. N You can get the network connection values from you Internet provider. How to set up manually To set up your TV’s wireless network connection manually, follow these steps. 1. ...

If Your TV Fails to Connect to the Internet If your TV fails to connect to the Internet, read the information below and view the troubleshooting guide on the following pages. Your TV may not be able to connect to the Internet because your ISP has permanently registered the MAC address (a unique iden...

Troubleshooting a wireless network connection failure If the wireless network connection fails, try the following solutions: Issue Solutions and Explanations Wireless network connection failed. • No wireless router selected. Go to Network Settings to select your router. Unable to connect to wireless...

❑ Managing the Network Connected Devices for PDP 4900 series ■ Wi-Fi Direct O MENU m → Network → Wi-Fi Direct → ENTER E Use to connect the TV to wireless mobile devices. Using this function, you can connect wireless mobile devices with your TV directly without a wireless router. N You can use this f...

■ AllShare Settings O MENU m → Network → AllShare Settings → ENTER E Lets you allow a network connected device such as a smartphone or tablet to share content with or control the TV using an application downloaded to the mobile device. For details on set up options, refer to the “Using the AllShare ...

2. Connect the PC on which you will install or have installed AllShare PC software and your TV to the same network. N Functions that are not supported by Media Play when the TV is connected to a PC through a network: ● Background music when playing a slide show. ● The π (REW) or µ (FF) button while ...