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 Panel’ on the Windows start menu.
2.	When the control panel window appears, click on ‘Appearance and Themes’ and a display dialog-box will appear.
3.	When the control panel window appears, click on ‘Display’ and a display dialog-box will appear.
4.	Navigate to the ‘Settings’ tab on the display dialog-box.
The correct size setting (resolution)
Optimum: 1920 X 1080 pixels
If a vertical-frequency option exists on your display settings dialog box, the correct value is ‘60’ or ‘60 Hz’. Otherwise, just click ‘OK’ and exit the dialog box.
Display Modes
Both screen position and size will vary depending on the type of PC monitor and i ts resolution. The resolutions in the table are recommended.
D-Sub Input
ModeResolutionHorizontal Frequency (kHz)Vertical Frequency (Hz)Pixel Clock Frequency (MHz)Sync Polarity (H / V)
IBM640 x 350720 x 40031.46931.46970.08670.08725.17528.322+ / -- / +
VESA
640 x 480640 x 480640 x 480800 x 600800 x 600800 x 6001024 x 7681024 x 7681024 x 7681280 x 10241280 x 10241360 x 7681600 x 1200
31.469 37.861 37.500 37.879 48.077 46.875 48.363 56.476 60.023 63.981 79.976 47.712 75.000 
59.940 72.809 75.000 60.317 72.188 75.000 60.004 70.069 75.029 60.020 75.025 60.015 60.000 
25.175 31.500 31.500 40.000 50.000 49.500 65.000 75.000 78.750 108.000 135.000 85.500 162.000 
- / -- / -- / -+ / ++ / ++ / +- / -- / -+ / ++ / ++ / ++ / ++ / +CVT1920 x 1080RB66.58759.934138.500+ / -
HDMI / DVI Input
ModeResolutionHorizontal Frequency (kHz)Vertical Frequency (Hz)Pixel Clock Frequency (MHz)Sync Polarity (H / V)
VESA
640 x 480800 x 6001024 x 7681280 x 10241360 x 7681600 x 1200
31.469 37.879 48.363 63.981 47.712 75.000 
59.940 60.317 60.004 60.020 60.015 60.000 
25.175 40.000 65.000 108.000 85.500 162.000 
- / -+ / +- / -+ / ++ / ++ / +CEA1920 x 1080p67.500 60.000148.500 + / +
When using an HDMI / DVI cable connection, you must use the HDMI IN 2 jack.
The interlace mode is not supported.
The set might operate abnormally if a non-standard video format is selected.
Separate and Composite modes are supported. SOG is not supported.
Too long or low quality VGA cable can cause picture noise at high resolution modes (1920x1080 or 1600x1200).
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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 is to remove or reduce picture noise. If the noise is not removed by Fine-tuning alone, then adjust the frequency as best as possible (Coarse) and Fine-tune again. After the noise has been reduced, readjust the picture so that it is aligned on the center of screen.
PC Position: Adjust the PC’s screen positioning if it does not fit the TV screen. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to adjusting the Vertical-Position. Press the ◄ or ► button to adjust the Horizontal-Position.
Image Reset: You can replace all image settings with the factory default values.
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Sound Control
Changing the Sound Standard
Mode	→	Standard	/	Music	/	Movie	/	Speech	/	Custom
You can select the type of special sound effect to be used when watching a given broadcast.
Press the TOOLS button to display “Tools” menu. You can also configure the sound mode by selecting “Tools → Sound Mode”.
Equalizer
The sound settings can be adjusted to suit your personal preferences.
Mode: You can select a sound mode to suit your personal preferences.
Balance: Controls the balance between the right and left speakers.
100Hz / 300Hz / 1kHz / 2kHz / 3kHz / 10kHz (Bandwidth Adjustment): To adjust the level of different bandwidth frequencies
Reset: Resets the equalizer settings to the default values.
SRS	TruSurround	XT	→	Off	/	On
TruSurround XT is a patented SRS technology that solves the problem of playing 5.1 multichannel content over two speakers. TruSurround delivers a compelling, virtual surround sound experience through any two-speaker playback system, including internal television speakers. It is fully compatible with all multichannel formats.
Press the TOOLS button to display “Tools” menu. You can also set the SRS TruSurround XT by selecting “Tools → SRS TS XT”.
TruSurround XT, SRS and  Symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. TruSurround XT technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc.
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Brightness : 45Sharpness : 50
Auto Adjustment   ►
Screen  Detailed Settings Picture Options   Picture Reset 
Picture
Mode : CustomEqualizer 
SRS TruSurround XT		:	 Off	 ►
Audio Language  : ----Audio Format : ----Audio Description Auto Volume : OffSelect Speaker  : TV SpeakerSound Select  : Main Sound Reset
Sound
Select Speaker  : TV SpeakerSound Select  : Main
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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. In this case, use the TV Speaker function.
While viewing a digital channel, this function can be selected.
The “Audio Format” appears according to the broadcasting signal.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D sy mbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Audio Description
This is an auxiliary audio function that provides an additional audio track for visual ly challenged persons. This function handles the Audio Stream for the AD (Audio Description), when it is sent along with the Main audio from the broadcaster. Users can turn the Audio Description On or Off and control the volume.
Audio Description → Off / On: Turn the audio description function on or off.
Volume: You can adjust the audio description volume.
“Volume” is active when “Audio Description” is set to “On”.
While viewing a Digital channel, this function can be selected.
Auto	Volume	→	Off	/	On
Each broadcasting station has its own signal conditions, and so it is not easy to adjust the volume every time the channel is changed. This feature lets you automatically adjust the volume of the desired channel by lowering the sound output when the modulation signal is high or by raising the sound output when the modulation sign al is low.
Select	Speaker	→	External	Speaker	/	TV	Speaker
If you want to hear the sound through separate speakers, cancel the internal ampl ifier.
The volume buttons and MUTE buttons do not operate when the “Select Speaker” is set to “External Speaker”.
If you select “External Speaker” in the “Select Speaker” menu, the sound settings will be limited.
TV's Internal SpeakersAudio Out (Optical) to Sound System
RF / AV / S-Video / Component / PC / HDMIRF / AV / S-Video / Component / PC / HDMI
TV SpeakerSpeaker OutputSound Output
External SpeakerMuteSound Output
Video No SignalMuteMute
Sound Select
When the PIP feature is activated, you can listen to the sound of the sub (PIP) picture.
Main: Used to listen to the sound of the main picture.
Sub: Used to listen to the sound of the sub picture.
Press the TOOLS button to display “Tools” menu. You can also set the sound of the sub picture by selecting “Tools → PIP → Sound Select”.
Sound Reset
Reset All / Reset Sound Mode / Cancel: You can restore the Sound settings to the factory defaults.
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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 stereo sound signal. It is deactivate\
d in mono sound signal.
This function is only available in TV mode. 
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Configuring	the	Setup	Menu
Language
You can set the menu language.
Child	Lock	→	On	/	Off
This feature allows you to prevent unauthorized users, such as children, from watching unsuitable programme by muting out video and audio. 
Before the setup screen appears, the PIN number input screen appears. Enter your 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 PIN” from the menu.
You can lock some channels in Channel List. (refer to page 14)
“Child Lock” is available only in TV mode. 
Change PIN
You can change your personal ID number that is required to set up the TV.
Before the setup screen appears, the PIN number input screen appears. Enter your 4 digit PIN number.
The default PIN number of a new TV set is “0-0-0-0”.
If you forget the PIN code, press the remote control buttons in the following sequence, which resets the PIN to 0-0-0-0: POWER (Off), MUTE, 8, 2, 4, POWER (On).
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Function Description
Tools
  Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) Picture Size  : Auto WidePicture Mode   : StandardSound Mode  : CustomSleep Timer   :  OffSRS TS XT  : OffEnergy Saving   :  OffDual l ll   ◄ Mono  ►
U  Move        L  Adjust        e  Exit
Setup
Change PINParental Lock
Subtitle	 	►
Teletext Language  : ----PreferenceLight Effect : Watching TVWall-Mount AdjustmentMelody : OffEntertainment : OffEnergy Saving : Off 
Setup
Plug	&	Play	 	 ►
Language : EnglishTimeNetwork Selection : Cable Wireless Network Setup Cable Network SetupChild Lock : OnChange PIN 
Setup
Energy Saving : Off PIP
Software	Upgrade	 	 ►
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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 PIN” from the menu.
When the parental ratings are set, the “\” symbol is displayed.
Allow All: Press to unlock all TV ratings. 
Block All: Press to lock all TV ratings.
Subtitle
You can activate and deactivate the subtitles. Use this menu to set the Subtitle Mode. “Normal” under the menu is the basic subtitle and “Hard of hearing” is the subtitle for a hearing-impaired person.
Subtitle → On / Off: Switches subtitles on or off. 
Mode → Normal / Hard of hearing: Sets the subtitle mode. 
Subtitle Language: Set the subtitle language.
If the programme you are watching does not support the “Hard of hearing” function , “Normal” automatically activates even though “Hard of hearing” mode is selected. 
English is the default in cases where the selected language is unavailable in the broadcast.
You can select these options simply by pressing the SUBT. button on the remote control.
Teletext Language
You can set the Teletext language by selecting the language type.
English is the default in cases where the selected language is unavailable in the broadcast.
Preference
Primary Audio Language / Secondary Audio Language / Primary Subtitle Language / Secondary Subtitle Language / Primary Teletext Language / Secondary Teletext Language
Using this feature, users can select one of the languages. The language selected here is the default when the user selects a channel.
If you change the language setting, the Subtitle Language, Audio Language, and the Teletext Language of the Language menu are automatically changed to the selected language.
The Subtitle Language, Audio Language, and the Teletext Language of the Language menu show a list of languages supported by the current channel and the selection is highlighted. If you change this language setting, the new selection is only valid for the current channel. The changed setting does not change the setting of the Primary Subtitle Language, Primary Audio Language, or the Primary Teletext Language of the Preference menu.
Light Effect
You can turn on/off the LED on the front of TV according to the situation. Use it for saving power or when the LED dazzles your eyes.
Off: LED will not come on.
In Standby: Turns the LED on in standby mode.
Watching TV: Turns the LED on while watching TV.
Always: LED is always on.
Set the “Light Effect” to “Off” to reduce the power consumption.
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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.
Sports: Provides the optimal picture and sound quality for sports.
Cinema: Provides the optimal picture and sound quality for movie watching. You can experience a richer picture and enhanced sound.
Game: Provides the optimal picture and sound quality for games. This mode accelerates the playing speed when using an external game console connected to the TV.
If you set any of the three “Entertainment” modes to On, the settings will be locked  and can not be adjusted. In addition, Picture and Sound mode settings are not allowed. If you want to make Picture and Sound mode adjustments, the “Entertainment” mode must be turned off.
If you set any of the three “Entertainment” modes to On, the sound and picture functions will be limited.
The “Entertainment” settings are saved for each input source.
You can press the E.MODE button on the remote control repeatedly to change the “Entertainment” setting.
Energy Saving
This feature adjusts the brightness of the TV in order to reduce power consumption. When watching TV at night, set the “Energy Saving” mode option to “High” to reduce eye fatigue as well as power consumption.
Off: Turns off the energy saving function. 
Low: Sets the TV to low energy saving mode.
Medium: Sets the TV to medium energy saving mode.
High: Sets the TV to high energy saving mode.
Auto: Automatically adjusts the brightness of the TV screen in accordance with the scenes.
Press the TOOLS button to display “Tools” menu. You can also set the Energy Saving option by selecting “Tools → Energy Saving”.
Software Upgrade
To keep your product up-to-date with new Digital Television features then software upgrades are periodically broadcast as part of the normal Television signal. It will automatically detect these signals and display the softw\
are upgrade banner. You are given the option to install the upgrade.
BY USB
 Insert a USB drive containing the firmware upgrade into TV. Please be careful to not disconnect the power or remove the USB drive while upgrades are being applied. The TV will turn off and turn on automatically after completing the firmware upgrade. Please check the firmware version after the upgrades are complete. When software is upgraded, video and audio settings you have made w ill return to their default (factory) settings. We recommend you write down your settings so that you can easily reset them after the upgrade.
BY Channel
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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 software version information. 
Common Interface
CI Menu
This enables the user to select from the CAM-provided menu. 
Select the CI Menu based on the menu PC Card.
Application Info.
This contains information on CAM inserted in the CI slot and displays it\
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The Application Info inserting is about the CI CARD. You can install the CAM anytime whether the TV is ON or OFF.
1. Purchase the CI CAM module by visiting your nearest dealer or by phone.
2. Insert the CI CARD into the CAM in the direction of the arrow until it fits.
3. Insert the CAM with the CI CARD installed into the common interface slot. (Insert the CAM in the direction of the arrow, right up to the end so that it is parallel with the slot.)
4. Check if you can see a picture on a scrambled signal channel.
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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 current time manually.
Set up this item when you have set “Clock Mode” to “Manual”.
You can set the day, month, year, hour and minute directly by pressing the number buttons on the remote control.
Sleep	Timer	→	Off	/	30	/	60	/	90	/	120	/	150	/	180
The sleep timer automatically shuts off the TV after a preset time (30, 60, 90, 120, 150 and 180 minutes).
The TV automatically switches to standby mode when the timer reaches 0.
To cancel the “Sleep Timer” function, select “Off”.
Press the TOOLS button to display “Tools” menu. You can also set the sleep timer by selecting “Tools → Sleep Timer”.
Timer  / Timer 2 / Timer 
Three different on / off timer settings can be made.
On Time: Set the hour, minute, and activate / inactivate. 
(To activate timer with the setting you’ve chosen, set to “Activate”.)
Off Time: Set the hour, minute, and activate / inactivate. 
(To activate timer with the setting you’ve chosen, set to “Activate”.)
Volume: Set the required volume level.
Contents: When the “On Time” is active, you can turn on a specific channel or play back contents such as photo or audio files.
TV / USB: Select TV or USB. (Make sure that an USB device is connected to your TV.)
Antenna: Select ATV or DTV.
Channel: Select the desired channel.
Music: Select the folder containing MP3 files on the USB device.
Photo: Select the folder containing JPEG files on the USB device.
Repeat: Select “Once”, “Everyday”, “Mon~Fri”, “Mon~Sat”, “Sat~Sun”, or “Manual”.   
When “Manual” is selected, press the ► button to select the desired day of the week. Press the ENTERE button over the desired day and the c mark will appear. 
You must set the clock first.
You can set the hour, minute and channel by pressing the number buttons on the remote control.
Auto Power OffWhen you set the timer On, the television will eventually turn off, if no controls are operated for 3 hours after the TV was turned on by the timer. This function is only available in timer On mode and prevents overheating, which may occur if a TV is on for too long time.
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Setup
Plug & Play Language : English
Time		►
Network Selection  : Cable Wireless Network Setup Cable Network SetupChild Lock : OnChange PIN Parental LockSubtitle
Time
Clock  : -- : --   ►Sleep Timer  : OffTimer 1 : InactivatedTimer 2 : InactivatedTimer 3 : Inactivated
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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 with a Modem Cable.
The terminals (the position of the port and the type) of the external device may differ depending on the manufacturer.
If the IP address allocation by the DHCP server has failed, turn the external modem off, turn it on again after at least 10 seconds and then try again.
For the connections between the external modem and the Sharer (Router), refer to the owner’s manual of the corresponding product.
You can connect the TV to the LAN directly without connecting it through a Sharer (Router).
You cannot use a manual-connection-type ADSL modem becaus;e it does not support DHCP. You have to use an automatic-connection-type ADSL modem.
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TV Rear Panel
The Modem Port on the WallExternal Modem  (ADSL / VDSL / Cable TV)
IP Sharer
LAN Cable
Modem Cable
TV Rear Panel
LAN Cable
You can connect the LAN port and the TV directly depending on your networ\
k status.
The LAN Port on the Wall
You can connect the LAN via a Sharer (Router).
LAN Cable
TV Rear Panel
The Modem Port on the Wall
Modem Cable2
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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 are using a static IP address, your ISP will inform you of the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS. You must enter these values to complete the network settings. If you do not know the values , ask your network administrator.
For the information on how to configure and connect a Sharer (Router), refer to the  owner’s manual for the corresponding product.
You can connect the TV to the LAN directly without connecting it through a Sharer (Router).
If you use an IP Sharer (IP Router) that supports DHCP, you can set up the device as either DHCP or static IP.
For the procedures to use a static IP address, ask your Internet Service Provider.
Network Connection - Wireless
You can connect to the network wirelessly through a wireless IP sharer.
1.	Connect the ‘Samsung Wireless LAN Adapter’ into the Wiselink terminal of the TV.
You must use the ‘Samsung Wireless LAN Adapter’(WIS-08BG) to use a wireless network.
The ‘Samsung Wireless LAN Adapter’ is sold separately. Contact a Samsung Electronics agent or service center for purchasing.
To use a wireless network, your TV must be connected to a wireless IP sharer.
If the wireless IP sharer supports DHCP, you TV can use a DHCP or static IP address to connect to the wireless network.
You must use a wireless IP sharer that supports IEEE 802.11 B or IEEE 802.11G.
If the wireless IP sharer allows you to turn on / off the Ping connection function, turn it on.
Set the wireless IP sharer to Infrastructure mode. Ad-hoc mode is not supported.
Select a channel for the wireless IP sharer that is not currently being used. If the channel set for the wireless IP sharer is currently being used by another device nearby, this will result in interference and communications may fail.
When applying the security key for the AP (wireless IP sharer), only the following is supported.1) Authentication Mode : WEP, WPAPSK, WPA2PSK
2) Encryption Type : WEP, TKIP, AES
If you apply a security system other than the systems listed above, it will not work with the TV. 
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TV Rear Panel
LAN Cable
The LAN Port on the Wall
TV Rear Panel
LAN Cable
IP Sharer
LAN Cable
The LAN Port on the Wall
You can connect the LAN via a Sharer (Router).
TV Side Panel
LAN Cable
Wireless IP sharerThe LAN Port on the Wall
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