Samsung PS51D550C1W - User Manual

◀ ▶ English ● Start Time : You can set the start time you want. N Press INFO to enter Detailed Information . On the Detailed Information screen, you can change or cancel a reserved information. ● Cancel Schedules : Cancel a show you have reserved to watch. ● Edit : Change a show you have reserved to...

◀ ▶ English ■ Channel List You can view all the channel searched. O When you press the CH LIST button on the remote control, Channel List screen will be displayed at once. O Using the operation buttons with the Channel List . ● a Red ( Antenna ): Select the desired antenna source. N The option may d...

◀ ▶ English ❑ Using the Channel ■ Channel Manager O CONTENT → Channel Manager → ENTER E Edit the favourite channel and set the channels to Delete , Deselect All or Select All . You can edit the channel name only for analogue channels. ● The displayed image may differ depending on the model. Channel ...

◀ ▶ English Channel Status Display Icons Icon Operations a An analogue channel. c A channel selected. F A channel set as a favourite. Channel Manager Option Menu t Set each channel using the Channel Manager menu options ( Watch , Add to Favourites / Edit Favourites , Lock / Unlock , Edit Channel Nam...

◀ ▶ English ❑ Memorising Channels O MENU m → Channel → ENTER E ■ Antenna t N The option may differ depending on country. Before your television can begin memorizing the available channels, you must specify the type of signal source that is connected to the TV.

◀ ▶ English – Start frequency / Stop Frequency : Set the start or stop frequency. (differs in each country) – Symbol Rate : Displays available symbol rates. – Modulation : Displays available modulation values. ● Standby Auto Store ( Off / On ) for Italy : Enables or disables auto-tune while TV is in...

◀ ▶ English ❑ Other Features O MENU m → Channel → ENTER E ■ Fine Tune (analogue channels only) If the reception is clear, you do not have to fine tune the channel, as this is done automatically during the search and store operation. If the signal is weak or distorted, fine tune the channel manually....

◀ ▶ English ❑ Changing the Preset Picture Mode O MENU m → Picture → Picture Mode → ENTER E ■ Picture Mode Select your preferred picture type. N When connecting a PC, the Picture Mode is only available the Standard and Entertain . ● Dynamic : Suitable for a bright room. ● Standard : Suitable for a no...

◀ ▶ English ❑ Adjusting Picture Settings O MENU m → Picture → ENTER E ■ Cell Light / Contrast / Brightness / Sharpness / Colour / Tint (G/R) Your television has several setting options for picture quality control. N When you make changes to Cell Light , Contrast , Brightness , Sharpness , Colour or ...

◀ ▶ English ❑ Changing the Picture Size O MENU m → Picture → Screen Adjustment → ENTER E ■ Screen Adjustment ● Picture Size : Your cable box / satellite receiver may have its own set of screen sizes as well. However, we highly recommend you use 16:9 mode most of the time. Auto Wide : Automatically a...

◀ ▶ English N NOTE ● Depending on the input source, the picture size options may vary. ● The available items may differ depending on the selected mode. ● When connecting a PC, only 16:9 and 4:3 modes can be adjusted. ● Settings can be adjusted and stored for each external device connected to an inpu...

◀ ▶ English ❑ Changing the Picture Options ■ Advanced Settings O MENU m → Picture → Advanced Settings → ENTER E ( Advanced Settings are available in Standard / Movie mode) Compared to previous models, new Samsung TVs have a more precise picture. N When connecting a PC, you can only make changes to G...

◀ ▶ English ● HDMI Black Level ( Low / Normal ): Selects the black level on the screen to adjust the screen depth. N Available only in HDMI mode. ● Film Mode ( Off / Auto1 / Auto2 / Cinema Smooth for PDP 550 and above ): Sets the TV to automatically sense and processes film signals from all sources ...

◀ ▶ English ❑ Setting up the TV with Your PC Select the input source to PC. ■ Auto Adjustment t O MENU m → Picture → Auto Adjustment → ENTER E Frequency values / position and fine tune are adjusted automatically. N Not available when connecting with an HDMI to DVI cable.

◀ ▶ English ❑ Changing the Preset Sound Mode ■ Sound Mode t ● Standard : Selects the normal sound mode. ● Music : Emphasizes music over voices. ● Movie : Provides the best sound for movies. ● Clear Voice : Emphasizes voices over other sounds. ● Amplify : Increases the intensity of high-frequency sou...

◀ ▶ English ❑ Adjusting Sound Settings O MENU m → Sound → Sound Effect → ENTER E ■ Sound Effect ● SRS TruSurround HD ( Off / On ) (standard sound mode only) This function provides a virtual 5.1 channel surround sound experience through a pair of speakers using HRTF (Head Related Transfer Function) t...

◀ ▶ English ■ Speaker Settings ● Speaker Select ( External Speaker / TV Speaker ): A sound echo may occur due to a difference in decoding speed between the main speaker and the audio receiver. In this case, set the TV to External Speaker . N When Speaker Select is set to External Speaker , the volum...

◀ ▶ English ❑ Connecting to a Wired Network for PDP 550 and 570 Series You can attach your TV to your LAN using cable in three ways: ● You can attach your TV to your LAN by connecting the LAN port on the back of your TV to an external modem using a LAN cable. See the diagram below. Preference The Mo...

◀ ▶ English ● You can attach your TV to your LAN by connecting the LAN port on the back of your TV to a IP Sharer which is connected to an external modem. Use LAN cable for the connection. See the diagram below. The Modem Port on the Wall LAN LAN Cable LAN Cable Modem Cable External Modem (ADSL / VD...

◀ ▶ English ● Depending on how your network is configured, you may be able to attach your TV to your LAN by connecting the LAN port on the back of your TV directly to a network wall outlet using a LAN cable. See the diagram below. Note that the wall outlet is attached to a modem or router elsewhere ...

◀ ▶ English ❑ Setting the Network for PDP 550 and 570 Series ■ Network Settings O MENU m → Network → Network Settings → ENTER E Set the network connection to use various Internet services such as AllShare™ and perform software upgrade. ■ Network Status O MENU m → Network → Network Status → ENTER E Y...

◀ ▶ English ❑ Connecting to a Wireless Network for PDP 550 and 570 Series To connect your TV to your network wireless, you need a wireless router or modem and a Samsung Wireless LAN adapter (WIS09ABGN, WIS09ABGN2, WIS10ABGN), which you connect to your TV’s back or side panel USB port. See the illust...

◀ ▶ English ❑ Setting the Time O MENU m → System → ENTER E ■ Time ● Clock : Setting the clock is for using various timer features of the TV. O The current time will appear every time you press the INFO button. N If you disconnect the power cord, you have to set the clock again. – Clock Mode ( Auto /...

◀ ▶ English ❑ Locking Programmes O MENU m → System → Security → ENTER E ■ Security The PIN input screen appears, Enter your 4 digit PIN number. ● Channel Lock ( Off / On ): Lock channels in Channel Manager , to prevent unauthorized users, such as children, from watching unsuitable programme. N Avail...

◀ ▶ English ❑ Economical Solutions ■ Eco Solution O MENU m → System → Eco Solution → ENTER E ● Energy Saving ( Off / Low / Medium / High / Picture Off ) t : This adjusts the brightness of the TV in order to reduce power consumption. If you select Picture Off , the screen is turned off, but the sound...

◀ ▶ English N NOTE ● For PIP sound, refer to the Sound Select instructions. ● If you turn the TV off while watching in PIP mode, the PIP window will disappear. ● You may notice that the picture in the PIP window becomes slightly unnatural when you use the main screen to view a game or karaoke. ● Whi...

◀ ▶ English ■ Screen Burn Protection To reduce the possibility of screen burn, this unit is equipped with screen burn prevention technology. The Time setting allows you to programme the time between movement of the picture in minutes. ● Pixel Shift ( Off / On ): Using this function, you can minutely...

◀ ▶ English ❑ Support Menu ■ e-Manual O MENU m → Support → ENTER E You can read the introduction and instructions about the TV features stored in your TV. N For the detailed information about e-Manual Screen, refer to “How to view the e-Manual” in User Manual.

◀ ▶ English ● The displayed image may differ depending on the model. Installing the Latest Version ● By USB : Insert a USB drive containing the firmware upgrade file, downloaded from “www.samsung.com,” into the TV. Please be careful not to disconnect the power or remove the USB drive until upgrades ...

◀ ▶ English ❑ Using the 3D function for PDP 490 Series and above O MENU m → Picture → 3D → ENTER E ■ 3D This exciting new feature enables you to view 3D content. In order to fully enjoy this feature, you must purchase a pair of Samsung 3D Active Glasses to view 3D video. Samsung 3D Active Glasses ar...

◀ ▶ English ● 3D Mode : Select the 3D input format. N If you want to feel the 3D effect fully, please wear the 3D Active Glasses first, and then select 3D Mode from the list below that provides the best 3D viewing experience. N When watching 3D images, turn on 3D Active Glasses. 3D Mode Operation Of...

◀ ▶ English Supported formats and operating specifications for Standard HDMI 3D N The 3D formats indicated below are recommended by the HDMI association and must be supported. Source signal format Standard HDMI 1.4 3D 1920 x 1080p @ 24 Hz x 2 1920 x 2205p @ 24 Hz 1280 x 720p @ 50 Hz x 2 1280 x 1470p...

◀ ▶ English ❑ About AllShare™ for PDP 550 Series and above AllShare™ connects your TV and compatible Samsung mobile phones / devices through a network. You can play media contents including videos, photos and music saved on your mobile phones or the other devices (such as your PC) by controlling the...

◀ ▶ English ❑ Setting Up AllShare™ for PDP 550 Series and above O MENU m → Network → AllShare Settings → ENTER E ■ AllShare Settings ● Media ( On / Off ): Enables or disables the media function. When the media function is on, Media contents play can be controlled by a mobile phone or other devices t...

◀ ▶ English Anynet+ Menu The Anynet+ menu changes depending on the type and status of the Anynet+ devices connected to the TV. Anynet+ Menu Description View TV Changes Anynet+ mode to TV broadcast mode. Device List Shows the Anynet+ device list. (device_name) MENU Shows the connected device menus. E...

◀ ▶ English ❑ Switching between Anynet+ Devices 1. Press the TOOLS button to select Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) . And then press the ENTER E button to select Device List . N If you cannot find a device you want, press the a button to refresh the list. 2. Select a device and press the ENTER E button. You can ...

◀ ▶ English ❑ Listening through a Receiver You can listen to sound through a receiver (i.e Home Theatre) instead of the TV Speaker . 1. Select Receiver and set to On . 2. Press the EXIT button to exit. N If your receiver supports audio only, it may not appear in the device list. N The receiver will ...

◀ ▶ English ❑ Troubleshooting for Anynet+ Problem Possible Solution Anynet+ does not work. • Check if the device is an Anynet+ device. The Anynet+ system supports Anynet+ devices only. • Only one receiver (home theatre) can be connected. • Check if the Anynet+ device power cord is properly connected...

◀ ▶ English ❑ Using the My Downloads Enjoy photos, music and / or movie files saved on a USB Mass Storage Class (MSC) 1. Press the CONTENT button. 2. Press the u / d / l / r button to select desired menu Videos , Photos , Music then press the ENTER E button. ● The displayed image may differ dependin...

◀ ▶ English ❑ Connecting a USB Device 1. Turn on your TV. 2. Connect a USB device containing photo, music and/or movie files to the USB jack on the side of the TV. 3. When USB is connected to the TV, popup window appears. Then you can select New device connected . ● The displayed image may differ de...

◀ ▶ English ❑ Screen Display Move to the desired file using the l / r / u / d buttons and then press the ENTER E or � (Play) button. The file is played. My Downloads screen may differ depending on the way to enter the screen. Information : Displays the selected content category (Music, for example),...

◀ ▶ English – During video playback, you can search using l and r button. – You can use � (REW) and µ (FF) buttons during playback. N In this mode, you can enjoy movie clips contained on a Game, but you cannot play the Game itself. ● Supported Subtitle Formats Name File extension Format MPEG-4 time-...

◀ ▶ English Video Decoder Audio Decoder • Supports up to H.264, Level 4.1 • H.264 FMO / ASO / RS, VC1 SP / MP / AP L4 and AVCHD are not supported. • MPEG4 SP, ASP: − Below 1280 x 720: 60 frame max − Above 1280 x 720: 30 frame max • GMC is not supported. • Supports up to WMA 7, 8, 9, STD • WMA 9 PRO ...

◀ ▶ English ❑ My Downloads - Additional Functions Videos / Music / Photos Play Option menu During playing a file, press the TOOLS button. Category Operation Videos Music Photos Title Search You can move directly to another Title. c Time Search You can search the movie using l and r buttons at interv...

◀ ▶ English ❑ Teletext Feature The index page of the Teletext service gives you information on how to use the service. For Teletext information to be displayed correctly, channel reception must be stable. Otherwise, information may be missing or some pages may not be displayed. N You can change Tele...

◀ ▶ English / (Teletext on / mix / off) Activates the Teletext mode for the current channel. Press the button twice to overlap the Teletext mode with the current broadcasting screen. Press it one more time to exit teletext. 8 (store) Stores the Teletext pages. 4 (size) Displays the teletext on the u...

◀ ▶ English Colour buttons (red, green, yellow, blue) If the FASTEXT system is used by the broadcasting company, the different topics on a Teletext page are colour-coded and can be selected by pressing the coloured buttons. Press the colour corresponding to the topic of your choice. A new colourcode...

◀ ▶ English 3 (page down) Displays the previous Teletext page. 6 (index) Displays the index (contents) page at any time while you are viewing Teletext. 5 (reveal) Displays the hidden text (answers to quiz games, for example). To display the normal screen, press it again. 7 (cancel) Shrinks the Telet...

◀ ▶ English Typical Teletext page Part Contents A Selected page number. B Broadcasting channel identity. C Current page number or search indications. D Date and time. E Text. F Status information. FASTEXT information.

◀ ▶ English ❑ Troubleshooting If you have any questions about the TV, first refer to this list. If none of these troubleshooting tips apply, please visit “www. samsung.com,” then click on Support, or contact the call centre listed on the back-cover of this manual. Issues Solutions and Explanations P...

◀ ▶ English Issues Solutions and Explanations No Picture, No VideoThe TV turns off automatically. • Ensure the Sleep Timer is set to Off in the System menu. • If your PC is connected to the TV, check your PC power settings. • Make sure the AC power cord is plugged in securely to the wall outlet and ...

◀ ▶ English Issues Solutions and Explanations Image Retention (Burn In) Issue. • To minimize the possibility of screen burn, this unit is equipped with screen burn reduction technology. Pixel Shift technology enables you to set picture movement up / down (Vertical Line) and side to side (Horizontal ...

◀ ▶ English Issues Solutions and Explanations Your settings are lost after 30 minutes or every time the TV is turned off. • If the TV is in the Store Demo mode, it will reset audio and picture settings every 30 minutes. Change the settings from Store Demo mode to Home Use mode in the Plug & Play...

◀ ▶ English ❑ CONNECTIONS COMMON INTERFACE Slot To watch paid channels, the “CI or CI+ CARD” must be inserted. ● If you don’t insert the “CI or CI+ CARD”, some channels will display the message “Scrambled Signal”. ● The pairing information containing a telephone number, the “CI or CI+ CARD” ID the H...

◀ ▶ English N NOTE ● You must obtain a “CI or CI+ CARD” from a local cable service provider. ● When removing the “CI or CI+ CARD”, carefully pull it out with your hands since dropping the “CI or CI+ CARD” may cause damage to it. ● Insert the “CI or CI+ CARD” in the direction marked on the card. ● Th...

◀ ▶ English ❑ Anti-theft Kensington Lock The Kensington Lock is not supplied by Samsung. It is a device used to physically fix the system when using it in a public place. The appearance and locking method may differ from the illustration depending on the manufacturer. Refer to the manual provided wi...

◀ ▶ English ❑ Licence TheaterSound, SRS and symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc.TheaterSound technology is incorporated under licence from SRS Lab, Inc. Manufactured under licence from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Manufactured under licen...

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