Samsung BN68-03703A-01 manual

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    Contact SAIVlSUNG WORLDWIDE If you have any questions or comments reJating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center. ComunJquese con 8AMSUNG WORLDWIDE Si desea formular alguna pregunta o comentario en relaci6n con los productos de Samsung, comuniquese con el centro de atenci6n al cliente de SAMSUNG. SERIES SIIII I ES ODS[...]

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    l Figures and illustrations in this User Manual are provided for reference only and may differ from actual product appearance. Product design and specifications may be changed without notice. See the warranty card for more information on warranty terms. Wide screen format LCD/LED Displays (16:9, the aspect ratio of the screen width to height) are p[...]

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    Contents • List of Features ......................................................... 4 • Accessories .............................................................. 4 • Viewing the Control Panel ......................................... 5 • Viewing the Remote Control ...................................... 6 • Connecting to an Antenna ....[...]

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    Getting Started ml Excellent Digital interface & Networking : With a built-in HD digital tuner, nonsubscription HD broadcasts can be viewed without a cable box / STB (Set-Top-Box) satellite receiver. ml Media Play: Allows you to play music files, and pictures saved on a USB device. (R 21) ml Self Diagnosis: You can check picture and sound opera[...]

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    The product color and shape may vary depending on the model. l I Speakers Control Panel dO (Power) Remote con!.rol sensor ,OUR©B[[_ IVl L 1_ Li Press to turn the TV on and off. Aim the remote control towards this spot on the W, Toggles between all the available input sources, In the on-screen menu, use this button as you would use the EIUIER_ butt[...]

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    Getting Started Turns the TV on ___j-- Display and select the available video sources. (R 10) Press to directly access to channels. Press to select additional channels -- (digital) being broadcast by the same station. For example, to select channel '54-3', press '54', then press '-' and '3'. Return to the pre[...]

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    When the TV is initially powered on, basic settings proceed automatically. Connecting the power cord and antenna. TV Rear Panel ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ...... VH F/UH F Antenna Cable When the TV is initially powered on, a sequence of on-screen prompts will assist in configuring basic settings. Press the POWERO button. Plug & Play is[...]

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    Connections Using an HDMI cable or HDMI to DVI Cable: HD connection (up to 1080p) We recommend using the HDMi connection for the best quality HD picture. Available devices: DVD, Blu-ray player, HD cable box, HD STB (Set-Top-Box) satellite receiver TV Rear H©IM__b. _(©W)_2 * When using an HDMI/DVI cable connection, you must use the HDM_/DV_ _N jac[...]

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    Display Modes (HDMI/DVI Input) 19", 26", 32": Optimal resolution is 1360x768@60Hz. 640 x 350 720 x 400 640 x 480 832 x 624 IBM MAC 640 x 480 800 x 600 VESA DMT 1024 x 768 1360 x 768 31.469 31.469 35.000 49.726 31.469 37.861 37.500 37.879 48.077 46.875 48.363 56.476 60.023 47.712 70.086 70.087 66.667 74.551 59.940 72.809 75.000 60.317[...]

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    Connections NOTE " For HDMI/DVI cable connection, you must use the HDM_ _N_(DV_)jack. " The interlace mode is not supported. " The set might operate abnormally if a non-standard video format is selected. " PC(D-Sub)input is not supported. " If an HDMI to DVI cable is connected to the HDIM_IN I(DVI 1 port, the audio does not[...]

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    Basic Features Before using the TV, follow the steps below to learn how to navigate the menu and select and adjust different functions. O MENU button: Displays the main on-screen menu, ENTER _ / Direction button: Move the cursor and select an item, Confirm the setting. RETURN button: Returns to the previous menu. O EX)°I ° button: Exits the on-sc[...]

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    Basic Features Using Favorite Channels (_ MENU iTr] _ Channel --_ Channel List --_ EN°'(°ERIZ_ Add to Favorite / Delete from Favorite Set channels you watch frequently as Favorites, 1. Select a channel and press the TOOLS button, 2. Add or delete a channel using the Add to Favorite or Delete from Favorite menu respectively, How to Stop Auto [...]

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    Channel List ................................................................................................................................................................. (_ MENUE]] _ Channel --_ Channel List --_ EN°[ERI_ Channel List Option Menu Set each channel using the Channel List menu options (Add/ Delete, Timer Viewing, Select All/Desel[...]

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    Basic Features Changing the Preset Picture Mode (_ MENUrm _ Picture -_ Mode -_ EN°)"ERE_ Mode Select your preferred picture type, m Dynamic: Suitable for a bright room. m Standard: Suitable for a normal environment. m Movie: Suitable for watching movies in a dark room. Adjusting picture settings (_ MENurm _ Picture --_ EN°)'°ERI_ Backl[...]

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    Picture Options MENU _ _ Picture -_ Picture Options ENTER IZ_ Color Tone : Normal I_I Size : 16"9 Digital Noise Filter :Auto FilmMode : Off III Color Tone (Cool / Normal / Warm1 / Warm2) Warm1 or Warm2 will be activated when the picture mode is Movie. Settings can be adjusted and stored for each external device connected to an input on the TV.[...]

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    Basic Features Changing the Preset Sound Mode MENU mq _ Sound --_ Mode EN_ERC_ Mode _I ml Standard: Selects the normal sound mode. m Music: Emphasizes music over voices. ml Movie: Provides the best sound for movies, ml Clear Voice: Emphasizes voices over other sounds, ml Custom: Recalls your customized sound settings. Adjusting sound settings (_ ME[...]

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    Setting the Time (_ MENU iTR _ Setup --_ Time --_ EN°'FERE_ Time The current time will appear every time you press the IN FO button. III Clock: Setting the clock is for using various timer features of the T_, If you disconnect the power cord, you have to set the clock again. Clock Mode: Set up the current time manually or automatically, - Aut[...]

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    Basic Features Locking Programs (_ MENUrIR -_ Setup -_ V-Chip -_ _N°'_T_E_ V-ChiP ............................................................................................................................................................................................. The V-Chip feature automatically locks out programs that are deemed inap[...]

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    Change PIN: The Change PIN screen will appear. Choose any 4 digits for your PIN and enter itin the Enter New PIN. Re-enter the same 4 digits in the Confirm New PIN. When the Confirm screen appears, press the OK button. Your PIN has been memorized. How to watch a restricted channel If the TV is tuned to a restricted channel, the V-Chip will block it[...]

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    Basic Features NOTE " Digital Caption Options are available only when Default and Service1 ~ Service6 can be selected in Caption Mode. " The availability of captions depends on the program being broadcasted. , The Default setting follow the standards set by the broadcaster. " The Foreground and Background cannot be set to have the sa[...]

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    Advanced Features _ Enjoy photos and/or music files saved on a USB Mass Storage Glass (MSC) device. [_ MEN(_ rrr] -_ Application -_ Media Play (USB) -_ ENTER IZ_ Connecting a USB Device 1. Turn on your W. 2. Connect a USB device containing photo and/or music files to the USB jack on the rear of the TV. 3. When the Application selection screen is di[...]

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    Advanced Features " MSC supports MP3 and JPEG files, and the PTP device supports JPEG files only. " MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) is not supported. " The playing duration of an mp3 file may be displayed as "00:00:00" if its playing time information is not found at the start of the file. " The higher the resolution of t[...]

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    Music Using the MP3 List Folder icon Music list icon Move to the previous folder stage icon The selected file is displayed on the top with its playing time. 1. To select all files or a file, press the +NFO button to display the Music menus. Press the EN°IER E_ button to select Play / Play Selected Files, Repeat Music, Delete Selected File / Delete[...]

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    Advanced Features Setup Using the Setup Menu m m m m m Slide Show Speed: Select to control the slide show speed. You can select Fast, Normal or Slow, Background Music: Select to determine whether to play an MP3 file during a slide show, You can select Music On or Music Off, Background Music Setting: While a slide show is in progress, use the Backgr[...]

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    Other information installing the Wall Mount Kit The wall mount kit (sold separately) allows you to mount the TV on the wall, For detailed information on installing the wall mount, see the instructions provided with the wall mount items, Contact a technician for assistance when installing the wall mount bracket. Samsung Electronics is not responsibl[...]

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    Other information Cautioni Pulling: PuShing: 0r climbing Onto theTV may cause thew to faii. !n particu!ar: ensure that your children dO not hang over or destabilize the _; doing s o may cause the w to tip over, resulting in serious injuries or death. Follow all safety precautions provided on the included Safety Flyer. For added Stability, install t[...]

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    Caution: Pulling, pushing, or climbing on the TV may cause the TV to fall. In particular, ensure your children do not hang over or destabilize the TV. Doing so may cause the TV to tip over, causing serious injuries or death. Follow all safety precautions provided in the included Safety Flyer with your T_. For added stability and safety, you can )ur[...]

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    Other information 3, 4, Firmly fasten the screw you provided (size M4xL20 or similar) to the wall or cabinet where the TV is to be installed, If you fasten the screw to the wall, we recommend you drive the screw into a stud. If that is not possible, use a molly to anchor the screw. Tie the W-Holder cord to the screw fastened to the wall or cabinet [...]

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    The Kensington Lock is not supplied by Samsung, It a device used to physically fix the system when using itin a public place. The appearance and locking method may differ from the illustration depending on the manufacturer. Refer to the manual provided with the Kensington Lock for additional information on proper use, Please find a "1_" i[...]

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    Other information If the TV seems to have a problem, first try this list of possible problems and solutions. If none of these troubleshooting tips apply, visit samsung.com, then click on Support, or call Samsung customer service at 1-800-SAMSUNG. The TV image does not look as good as it did in the store. The picture is distorted: macroblock error, [...]

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    The TV will not turn on. The TV turns off automatically, There is no picture/video. The TV is not receiving all channels. No Caption on digital channels. The picture is distorted; macroblock, error, small block, dots, pixelization, Purple/green rolling horizontal bars and buzzing noise from the TV speakers with Component cable connection. The pictu[...]

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    Other information The cabb/set top box remote control • Program the Cabb/Sat remote control to operate the TV. Refer to the Cabb/Sat user manual does not turn tile TV on or off, or adjust for SAMSUNG TV code. tile volume. 'Mode Not Supported' message. • Ctleck the supported resolution of the TV and adjust the external device's ou[...]

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    Environmental Considerations Operating Temperature Operating Humidity Storage Temperature Storage Humidity 50°F to 104°F (10°C to 40°C) 10% to 80%, non-condensing -4°F to 113°F (-20°C to 45°C ) 5% to 95%, non-condensing Display Resolution 1360X768 Screen Size 19" Class 26" Class 32" Class /Diagonal / (18.5" measured diag[...]

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    A F R Antenna 7 Auto Program 12 B Balance 16 Favorite Channel 12 H HD 15 HDMI 8 C Cables 4 Caption 19 Clear Scrambled Channel 12 Clear Voice 16 Component 8 Composite 4 D DST (Daylight Saving Time) 17 Dynamic Contrast 14 E L Language 19 License 33 Remote Control 6 Reset Picture Mode 15 S Screen Fit 15 Sleep Timer 17 Slide Show 22 Software Upgrade 20[...]