Samsung Series 8 User Manual

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PC Display
Setting Up Your PC Software (Based on Windows XP)
The Windows display-settings for a typical computer are shown below. The actual screens on your PC will probably be different, depending upon your particular version of Windows and your particular video card. However, even if your actual screens look different, the same basic set-up information will apply in almost all cases. (If not, contact your computer manufacturer or Samsung Dealer .)
1.	First, click on ‘Control...

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Setting up the TV with your PC
Preset: Press the SOURCE button to select PC mode.
Auto Adjustment
Auto Adjustment allows the PC screen of set to self-adjust to the incoming PC video signal. The values of fine, coarse and position are adjusted automatically.
This function does not work in DVI-HDMI mode.
Press the TOOLS button to display “Tools” menu. You can also set the Auto Adjustment by selecting “Tools → Auto Adjustment”.
Screen
Coarse / Fine: The purpose of picture quality adjustment...

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Audio Language 
You can change the default value for audio languages. Displays the langua\
ge information for the incoming stream.
While viewing a digital channel, this function can be selected.
You can only select the language among the actual languages being broadcast.
Audio	Format	→	MPEG	/	Dolby	Digital
When sound is emitted from both the main speaker and the audio receiver, a sound echo may occur due to the decoding speed difference between the main speaker and the audio receiver....

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Selecting the Sound Mode
You can set the sound mode in the “Tools” menu. When you set to “Dual l ll”, the current sound mode is displayed on the screen.
Audio TypeDual  / 2 / 2 / 2Default
A2 Stereo
MonoMONOAutomatic changeStereoSTEREO ↔ MONO
DualDUAL 1 ↔ DUAL 2DUAL 1
NICAM Stereo
MonoMONOAutomatic changeStereoMONO ↔ STEREO
DualMONO ↔ DUAL 1 
DUAL 2DUAL 1
If the stereo signal is weak and an automatic switching occurs, then switch to the mono.
This function is only activated in...

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Parental	Lock	→	Parental	Rating
This feature allows you to prevent unauthorized users, such as children, from watching unsuitable programme by a 4-digit PIN (Personal Identification Number) code that is defined by the user. 
In the ‘Parental Rating’ screen, configure the parental ratings.
Before the setup screen appears, the PIN number input screen appears. Enter yo ur 4 digit PIN number.
The default PIN number of a new TV set is “0-0-0-0”. You can change the PIN by selecting “Change...

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Melody 
Off / Low / Medium / High
The TV power on / off melody sound can be adjusted.
The Melody does not play 
When no sound is output from the TV because the MUTE button has been pressed.
When no sound is output from the TV because the (–) Volume button has been pressed.
When the TV is turned off by Sleep Timer function.
Entertainment
The “Entertainment” mode enables you to select the optimal display and sound for sports, cinema and games.
Off: Switches the “Entertainment” function off....

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Upgrades the software using the broadcasting signal.
Standby Mode Upgrade
To continue software upgrade with master power on, Select On by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button. 45 minutes after entering standby mode, a manual upgrade is automatically conducted. Since the power of the unit is turned on internally, the screen may be on slightly for the LCD product. This phenomenon may continue for more than 1 hour until the software upgrade is completed.
Alternative Software 
To display the...

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Setting the Time
Clock
Setting the clock is necessary in order to use the various timer features of the TV. 
The current time will appear every time you press the INFO button.
If you disconnect the power cord, you have to set the clock again.
Clock Mode 
You can set up the current time manually or automatically. 
Auto: Set the current time automatically using the time from the digital broadcast.
Manual: Set the current time to a manually specified time.
Clock Set
You can set the...

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Network Connection
Network Connection - Cable
Cable Connection for a DHCP Environment
The procedures to set up the network using Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) are described below. Since an IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS are automatically allocated when DHCP is selected, you do not have to enter them manually.
1.	Connect the [LAN] port on the rear panel of the TV and the external modem with a LAN Cable.
2.	Connect the LAN port on the wall and the external modem...

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LAN Connection for Static IP Environment
The procedures to set up the network using a static IP address are described below. You have to manually enter the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS that are provided by your Internet Service Provider (ISP).
 
1.	Connect the [LAN] port on the rear panel of the TV and the LAN port on the wall using the LAN cable.
The terminals (the position of the port and the type) of the external device may differ depending on the manufacturer.
If you...