Samsung Syncmaster T27a950 User Manual

							LED TV MONITOR
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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.
Still image warning
Avoid displaying still images (like jpeg picture files) or still image element (like TV programme logo, panorama or 4:3 image format, stock or news bar at 
screen bottom etc.) on the screen. Constant displaying of still picture can cause ghosting of screen, which will affect image quality. To reduce risk of this 
effect, please follow below recommendations:•	 Avoid displaying the same TV channel for long periods.
•	 Always try do display any image on full screen, use TV set picture format menu for best possible match.
•	 Reduce brightness and contrast values to minimum required to achieve desired picture quality, exceeded values may speed up the burnout process.
•	 Frequently use all TV features designed to reduce image retention and screen burnout, refer to proper user manual section for details.
Securing the Installation Space
Keep the required distances between the product and other objects (e.g. walls) to ensure proper ventilation.
Failing to do so may result in fire or a problem with the product due to an increase in the internal temperature.
Install the product so the required distances shown in the figure are kept.
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Contents
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English
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This function can be used by 
pressing the TOOLS button on the  remote control.Note Step by Step GuideTOOLS
Contents
Other Information 
67
67 Analogue Channel Teletext Feature
68  
Assembling the Cables
68

 
Anti-theft Kensington Lock
69

 
T
 roubleshooting
74
 
Specifications
75

 
Index
Advanced Features 
46
46 Getting Started with Smart Hub
51  
Using the Smart Hub
62

 
About AllShar
 e™
63
 
Anynet+
Basic Features 
23
23 How to Navigate Menus
23  
Using the 
 INFO button (Now & Next guide)
23
 
Using the Channel Menu
27

 
Channel Menu
28

 
Pictur
 e Menu
34
 
Sound Menu
36

 
Network Menu
40

 
System Menu
44

 
Support Menu
Connections 
14
14 Connecting to an Antenna
14  
Plug & Play (Initial Setup)
15

 
Connecting to an A
 V Device
17
 
Connecting to an Audio Device
18

 
Connecting to a PC
20

 
Changing the Input Sour
 ce
21
 
Network Connection
Getting Started 
4
4 Safety Pr ecautions
11  
Accessories
12

 
V
 iewing the Control Panel
13
 
V
 iewing the Remote Control
 
						

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Getting Started
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Safety Precautions
Icons used for safety precautions
WarNINGFailing to follow the precautions marked with this sign may result in a serious injury or 
even a fatality. 
CauTIONFailing to follow the precautions marked with this sign may result in a personal injury or 
property damage.
 Do not perform.
 Must be followed.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE  COVER (OR BACK). THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.  REFER ALL SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
This symbol indicates that high voltage is 
present inside. It is dangerous to make any kind 
of contact with any internal part of this product.
This symbol alerts you that important literature 
concerning operation and maintenance has 
been included with this product.
 ¦Power  r elated
 ✎The following images are for your reference and may differ depending on models and countries.
 Warning
Avoid using a damaged power cord or 
plug or a loose power outlet.
 yOtherwise, it may r

esult in electric 
shock or fire.Avoid connecting multiple electric 
appliances to a single wall outlet.
 y Otherwise, it may r

esult in fire due 
to overheating of the wall outlet.
Avoid plugging in or unplugging the 
power supply with wet hands.
 y Otherwise, it may r

esult in electric 
shock.
!
Plug the power plug in firmly.
 y Otherwise, it may r

esult in fire.
!
Make sure to connect the power cord 
to a grounded wall outlet (for insulation 
class 1 equipment only).
 yOtherwise, it may r

esult in electric 
shock or injury.Avoid bending or twisting the power 
cord excessively and avoid placing 
heavy objects on the cord.
 y Otherwise, it may r

esult in electric 
shock or fire due to a damaged 
power cord.
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Getting Started
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Keep the power cord and the product 
away from a heater.
 yOtherwise, it may r

esult in electric 
shock or fire.
!
If the pins of the power plug or the 
wall outlet are covered in dust, clean it 
using a dry cloth.
 y Otherwise, it may r

esult in fire.
  Caution
Avoid unplugging the power plug while 
the product is operating.
 yOtherwise, it may damage the 
pr

oduct due to electric shock.
!
Make sure to use only the power cord 
supplied by our company. In addition, 
do not use the power cord of another 
electric appliance.
 yOtherwise, it may r

esult in electric 
shock or fire.
!
When unplugging the power plug from 
the wall outlet, make sure to hold it by 
the plug and not by the cord.
 y Otherwise, it may r

esult in electric 
shock or fire.
!
Connect the power plug to a wall outlet 
that can be easily reached.
 y When a pr

oblem occurs with the 
product, you must unplug the 
power plug to cut the power off 
completely. You cannot cut the 
power off completely using only 
the power button on the product.
 ¦ Installation  r elated
 Warning
Avoid placing burning candles, 
mosquitorepellentor cigarettes on the 
product.
 yOtherwise, it may r

esult in fire.
!
Ask an installation engineer or relevant 
company to install the product onto 
the wall.
 yOtherwise, it may r

esult in injury.
 yMake sur

e to use the specified 
wall mount.
Avoid installing the product in a badly-
ventilated location such as inside a 
bookshelf or closet.
 y Otherwise, it may r

esult in fire due 
to internal over-heating.
!
Keep the plastic bags used to pack 
the product away from children.
 y If childr

en place the plastic 
bags over their heads, they may 
suffocate.
Avoid installing the product in a 
location that is unstable or exposed 
to excessive vibration such as on an 
unstable or slanted shelf.
 y The pr

oduct may fall and this may 
result in damage to the product or 
injury.
 y If you use the pr

oduct in a location 
exposed to excessive vibrations, 
it may result in a problem with the 
product or fire.
!
Avoid installing the product in a 
location exposed to dust, moisture 
(sauna), oil, smoke or water (rain 
drops) and installing it within a vehicle.
 y This may r

esult in electric shock 
or fire.
    
						

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Avoid installing the product in a location 
exposed to direct sunlight and installing 
the product near a heat source such as 
a fireplace or heater.
 yThis may shorten the pr

oduct life 
cycle or cause fire.Avoid installing the product where 
children may reach it.
 y If a child touches the pr

oduct, 
the product may fall and this may 
result in injury.
 y Since the fr

ont part is heavier, 
install the product on a flat and 
stable surface.
!
Bend the outdoor antenna cable 
downwards at the location where it 
comes in the house so that rainwater 
does not flow in.
 y If rainwater enters the pr

oduct, it 
may result in electric shock or fire.
!
Install the antenna far away from any 
high voltage cables.
 y If the antenna touches or falls onto 
a high voltage cable, it may r

esult 
in electric shock or fire.
  Caution
!
Do not let the product drop while 
moving it.
 y This may r

esult in a problem with 
the product or injury.Do not place the product face down 
on the floor.
 y This may damage the panel of the 
pr

oduct.
When installing the product on a 
console or shelf, make sure that the 
front of the product does not protrude 
out of the console or shelf.
 yOtherwise, this may cause the 
pr

oduct to fall off and result in a 
malfunction or injury.
 y Make sur

e to use a cabinet or shelf 
suitable to the size of the product.
!
When putting the product down, 
handle it gently.
 y Otherwise, it may r

esult in a 
problem with the product or injury.
SAMSUNG
!
If the product is installed in a location 
where the operating conditions vary 
considerably, a serious quality problem 
may occur due to the surrounding 
environment. In this case, install the 
product only after consulting one of our 
service engineers about the matter.
 y Places exposed to micr

oscopic 
dust, chemicals, too high or low 
temperature, high humidity, airports 
or stations where the product is 
continuously used.
  
						

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 ¦Cleaning  r elated
 Warning
!
Before cleaning the product, unplug 
the power cord.
 yOtherwise, it may r

esult in 
electric shock or fire.When cleaning the product, do not 
spray water directly over the product 
parts.
 y Make sur

e that water does not 
enter the product.
 y Otherwise, it may r

esult in fire, 
electric shock or a problem with 
the product.
  Caution
Avoid spraying cleansing agent 
directly onto the product.
 y This may r

esult in discoloration 
or cracking of the exterior of the 
product or the panel coming off.
!
When cleaning the product, disconnect 
the power cord and clean the product 
with the supplied cleaning cloth.
 y A

void using chemicals such as 
wax, benzene, alcohol, thinner, 
mosquito-repellent, fragrance, 
lubrication or cleansing agent when 
cleaning the product.
 
 This may r

esult in the exterior 
being deformed or the print being 
removed.
!
If you can't get the product clean 
with just the supplied cloth, use a 
soft, damp cloth with a "monitor-
exclusive cleansing agent" and wipe 
the product with it.
 y If no monitor

-exclusive cleansing 
agent is available, dilute a 
cleansing agent with water at a 
ratio of 1:10 before cleaning the 
product.
!
Since the exterior of the product is 
easily scratched, be sure to use the 
supplied cleansing cloth.
 ¦u sage  r elated
 Warning
Since a high voltage runs through the 
product, never disassemble, repair or 
modify the product yourself.
 yOtherwise, it may r

esult in fire or 
electric shock.
 y If the pr

oduct needs to be fixed, 
contact a service centre.
!
To move the product, turn the power 
off and unplug the power cord, the 
antenna cable and any other wires 
connected to the product.
 y Otherwise, it may r

esult in 
electric shock or fire due to the 
damaged power cord.
   
						

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!
If the product generates a strange 
noise, a burning smell, or smoke, 
unplug the power plug immediately and 
contact a service centre.
 yOtherwise, it may r

esult in electric 
shock or fire.Avoid letting children hang or climb 
onto the product.
 y Otherwise, it may r

esult in the 
product falling and this may 
result in injury or death.
If you drop the product or the case 
is damaged, turn the power off and 
unplug the power cord. Contact a 
service centre.
 y Otherwise, it may r

esult in fire or 
electric shock.Avoid placing objects such as toys 
and cookies on top of the product.
 y If a child hangs over the pr

oduct 
to grab an object, the object 
or the product may fall and 
this may result in injury or even 
death.
!
When thunder or lighting occurs, 
unplug the power cord and under no 
circumstance touch the antenna cable 
as this is dangerous.
 y Otherwise, it may r

esult in electric 
shock or fire.
!
Avoid dropping an object over the 
product or cause impact to the 
product.
 y Otherwise, it may r

esult in 
electric shock or fire.
Avoid moving the product by pulling the 
power cord or antenna cable.
 y Otherwise, it may r

esult in electric 
shock, fire or a problem with the 
product due to damage to the 
cable.
!GAS
When a gas leak occurs, do not 
touch the product or the power plug 
and ventilate immediately.
 y A spark may r

esult in an 
explosion or fire.
 y During a thunder or lighting 
storm, do not touch the power 
cor

d or antenna cable.
Avoid lifting up or moving the product 
by holding only the power cord or 
signal cable.
 yOtherwise, it may r

esult in electric 
shock, fire or a problem with the 
product due to damage to the 
cable.
!
Avoid using or placing inflammable 
spray or objects near the product.
 y This may r

esult in an explosion 
or fire.
Take care not to block the vent by a 
table cloth or curtain.
 y Otherwise, it may r

esult in fire due 
to internal overheating.100Avoid inserting metal objects such 
as a chopsticks, coins or hairpins, or 
inflammable objects into the product 
(the vents, ports, etc).
 y If water or substances enters 
the pr

oduct, turn the power 
off, unplug the power cord and 
contact a service centre.
 y Otherwise, it may r

esult in a 
problem with the product, 
electric shock or fire.
        
						

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Avoid placing a liquid container such as 
a vase, flowerpot, beverage, cosmetics 
or drugs, or a metal object over the 
product.
 yIf water or substances enter the 
pr

oduct, turn the power off, unplug 
the power cord and contact a 
service centre.
 y Otherwise, it may r

esult in a 
problem with the product, electric 
shock or fire.Do not press down hard on the 
product. The product may become 
deformed or damaged.
  Caution
!
Displaying a still image for a long time 
may create a persistent image or stain 
on the screen.
 y If you do not use the pr

oduct for 
a long time, use the power-saving 
mode or set the screensaver to the 
moving picture mode.
-_-
!
When not using the product for 
a long time such as leaving your 
home, unplug the power cord from 
the wall outlet.
 y Otherwise, it may cause dust 
accumulation and r

esult in fire 
caused by overheating or short 
circuit or result in an electric 
shock.
!
Set the appropriate resolution and 
frequency for the product.
 y Otherwise, it may r

esult in eye 
strain.Avoid turning the product upside 
down or move the product holding 
only the stand.
 y This may cause the pr

oduct to 
fall, resulting in damage to the 
product or injury.
Do not place the adapter on top of 
another adapter.
 y Otherwise, it may r

esult in fire.Keep power adaptor away from any 
other heat source.
 yOtherwise, it may r

esult in fire.
Remove the vinyl cover of the adapter 
before using the adaptor.
 yOtherwise, it may r

esult in fire.Always keep power adaptor in well-
ventilated area.
Be careful that adaptor should not be 
in contact with water and therefore not 
be wet.
 yThis may cause a malfunction, 
electric shock or fir

e. Do not 
use adaptor by the waterside or  
outside particularly when it rains 
or snows. Be careful that adaptor 
should not be wet while cleaning 
floor with water.
!
Watching the product from too 
close a distance continuously may 
damage your eyesight.
       
						

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Avoid using a humidifier or cooker near 
the product.
 yOtherwise, it may r

esult in electric 
shock or fire.
!
It is important to give your eyes 
some rest (5 minutes every hour) 
when viewing the product screen for 
long periods of time.
 y This will alleviate any eye strain.
Since the display panel is hot after 
using it for a long time, do not touch 
the product.
!
Keep the small accessories in a 
location out of the reach of children.
!
Take care when adjusting the angle of 
the product or the height of the stand.
 yIf 

your hand or finger is caught, you 
may be injured.
 y If the pr

oduct is tilted excessively, 
the product may fall and this may 
result in injury.Avoid placing a heavy object over 
the product.
 y Otherwise, it may r

esult in a 
problem with the product or 
injury.
When using headphones or earphones, 
do not turn the volume too high.
 y Having the sound too loud may 
damage your hearing.
Be careful that children do not place 
the batteries in their mouths when 
removed from the remote control. 
Place the battery in a location that 
children or infants cannot reach.
 yIf childr

en have had the battery 
in their mouths, consult your 
doctor immediately.
!
When replacing the batteries, insert 
them with right polarity (+, -). 
 y Otherwise, the battery may 
become damaged or it may cause 
fir

e, personal injury or damage due 
to leakage of the internal liquid.Use only specified standard 
batteries. Do not use new and used 
batteries together.
 y This may cause a battery to 
br

eak or leak and may cause 
fire, injury, or contamination 
(damage).
!
The batteries (and rechargeable 
batteries) are not ordinary refuse 
and must be returned for recycling 
purposes. The customer is responsible 
for returning the used or rechargeable 
batteries for recycling.
 y The customer can r

eturn used or 
rechargeable batteries to a nearby 
public recycling centre or to a store 
selling the same type of the battery 
or rechargeable battery.