Samsung Syncmaster T27a950 User Manual

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Advanced Features
Using the Smart Hub
Enjoy photos, music and/or movie files saved on a USB 
Mass Storage Class (MSC) device.
1.  
Pr
 ess the SM ar
T H
 u B button.
2.
 
Pr
 ess the
 d or u button to select desired menu 
(Videos, Photos, Music), then press the ENTE rE 
button.
Connecting a 
u
SB Device
1. 
 
T

urn on your TV.
2. 
 
Connect a USB device containing r

ecorded TV, photo, music and/or movie 
files to the 
u
SB 1, 
u
SB 2 (HDD) port on the back or side panel of the TV.
3. 
 
When USB is connected to the TV

, popup window appears. Then you can 
select New device connected
Connecting to the PC through network
You can play pictures, music and videos saved on your PC through a network connection in the 
a llShare mode.
1. 
 
For mor

e information on how to configure your network, refer to “Network Connection”.
 xYou are recommended to locate both T V and PC in same subnet. The first 3 parts of the subnet address of the T V 
and the PC IP addresses should be the same and only the last part (the host address) should be changed. (e.g. IP 
Address: 123.456.789.**)
2. 
 
Using a LAN cable, connect between the exter
 nal modem and the PC onto which the AllShare PC Software programme 
will be installed.
 xYou can connect the T V to the PC directly without connecting it through a Sharer (Router).
 ✎Functions that are not supported when connecting to a PC through a network:
 xThe Background Music and Background Music Setting functions.
 xSorting files by preference in the Photos, Music , and Videos folders.
 xThe � (REW) or µ (FF) button while a movie is playing.
 ✎DivX DRM, Multi-audio, embedded captions are not supported.
 ✎AllShare PC Software should be permitted by the firewall programme on your PC.
 ✎When you use media contents mode through a network connection, depending on the functions of the provided 
server:
 xThe sorting method may vary.
 xThe Scene Search function may not be supported.
 xThe resume, which resumes playing of a video, may not be supported.
 – The 

r esume function does not support multiple users. (It will have only memorised\
 the point where the most 
recent user stopped playing.)
 xThe l or r button may not work depending on the content information.
 ✎You may experience file stuttering while playing a video in media contents through a network connection.
TV Rear
USB Drive
HUBSearchYour Video Samsung Apps
Real Reality
세계최초
Full HD
3D LED
 yThe displayed image may dif fer depending on the 
model.
Connetc to the Internet and enjoy a variety of contents through Smart Hub
This feature may not be available in some countries
For some of the countries listed, local language characters might not be\
 display properly
Favourites Channel Guider ecorded TV VideosPhotos
Music Schedule Man... Source
a Login   b Sort by   { Edit Mode   } SettingsallShare
   
						

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Advanced Features
Before using media contents functions...
 ✎It might not work properly with unlicenced multimedia files.
 ✎Need-to-Know List before using media contents
 xMTP (Media Transfer Protocol) is not supported.
 xThe file system supports FAT16, FAT32 and NTFS. Note that the supported maximum file size is 2GB for FAT16 and 
4GB for FAT32.
 xCertain types of USB Digital camera and audio devices may not be compatible with this T V.
 xMedia contents only supports USB Mass Storage Class (MSC) devices. MSC is a Mass Storage Class Bulk-Only 
Transport device. Examples of MSC are Thumb drives, Flash Card Readers and USB HDD (USB HUB are not 
supported). Devices should be connected directly to the T V’s USB port.
 xBefore connecting your device to the T V, please back up your files to prevent them from damage or loss of data. 
SAMSUNG is not responsible for any data file damage or data loss.
 xConnect a USB HDD to the dedicated uSB 2 (HDD) port.
 xDo not disconnect the USB device while it is loading.
 xThe higher the resolution of the image, the longer it takes to display on the screen.
 xThe maximum supported JPEG resolution is 15360X8640 pixels.
 xFor unsupported or corrupted files, the “Not Supported File Format” message is displayed.
 xIf the files are sorted by Folder View, up to 1000 files can be displayed in each folder.
 xMP3 files with DRM that have been downloaded from a non-free site cannot be played. Digital Rights Management 
(DRM) is a technology that supports the creation, distribution and management of the content in an integrated and 
comprehensive way, including the protection of the rights and interests of the content providers, the prevention of the 
illegal copying of contents, as well as managing billings and settlements.
 xIf more than 2 PTP devices are connected, you can only use one at a time.
 xIf more than two MSC devices are connected, some of them may not be recognized. A USB device that requires high 
power (more than 500mA or 5V) may not be supported.
 xIf an over-power warning message is displayed while you are connecting or using a USB device, the device may not 
be recognized or may malfunction.
 xIf the T V has been no input during time set in au to Protection Time, the Screensaver will run.
 xThe power-saving mode of some external hard disk drives may be released automatically when connected to the T V.
 xIf a USB extension cable is used, the USB device may not be recognized or the files on the device may not be read.
 xIf a USB device connected to the T V is not recognized, the list of files on the device is corrupted or a file in the list is 
not played, connect the USB device to the PC, format the device and check the connection.
 xIf a file deleted from the PC is still found when media contents is run, use the “Empty the Recycle Bin” function on the 
PC to permanently delete the file.
 
						

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Advanced Features
Screen Display
Move to the file you desired using the 
u / d / l / r buttons and then press the ENTErE or � (Play) button. The file is 
played.
 ¦r ecorded TV
 ■ Timeshift Function
Y
ou can pause a live TV or start watching the TV programme from the beginning point you started Timeshift function.
Start Timeshift function with Pau SE button
1.  
When you ar
 e watching a TV channel, press the 
∑ (PAUSE) button.
2.
 
The image of TV pr
 ogramme will be paused, and 
then Timeshift bar will appear. Live TV is displayed 
on the left side of Timeshift bar.
Start Timeshift fuction with PLaY button
1.  
When you ar
 e watching a TV channel, press the 
∂ (PLAY) button.
2.
 
The 
 Timeshift function starts and the Timeshift bar 
will appear. Live TV is displayed on the left side of 
Timeshift bar.
I Love MusicMingMusic_1No SingerMusic_2No SingerMusic_3No SingerMusic_4No Singer
Music_6No Singer
Music_5No Singer
Sweet Candy
Music_7
No SingerMusic_8No SingerMusic_9No Singer
SUMMusicHome : Return to content home
Change Contents  / Device : 
Changes the content type or 
connected device.
Sorting : Displays sorting 
standard. Sorting standard 
is different depending on the 
contents.
Edit Mode : Select and play 
multiple files or assign them to My 
Playlist. This function is available 
only for Music.
Page bar : Moves to another page containing a list of files.
Device name : Displays a connected 
device name.
File List Section : You can 
confirm the files and groups  that is sorted by each  category.
 yThe displayed image may dif fer depending on the 
model.
 y The displayed image may dif fer depending on the 
model.
 
						

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Advanced Features
Timeshift information
You can see current information about Timeshift function.
1. 
Pr
 ess the ENTE r
E button on your remote while Timeshift function is enabled.
2.
 
Timeshift

 bar appears as below.
 y Timeshift

 Screen
Playback control button during Timeshift function is enabled.
 xEach time press the SEa rC H (�, μ) button, the playback speed change as follows. (�1 �2 → ····· �6 �7 
/ μ1 μ2 → ····· μ6 μ7)
 xl button: Jump to – 20 sec from current position
 xr button: Jump to + 20 sec from current position
 x� (PAUSE) button : Pause the scene while keeping Timeshift operation.
 – In pause (�) mode, press the SEarCH (�, μ) button. If you press the SEa rC H (�, μ) button, the 
playback speed is reduced to ( ƒ)1/8 ( ƒ)1/4 ( ƒ)1/2 / ( „)1/8 ( „)1/4 ( „)1/2.
 x∫ (STOP) button : If you are watching the past scene, playback point will jump to the same scene with Live T V. If 
you are watching the same scene with Live T V, the Timeshift function will be stopped.
 xIn pause mode, press the Pa uS E (∑ )button. Each time the Pa uS E (∑ ) button is pressed, a new frame will be 
appear.
 xTo return to nomal speed playback, press the PLaY  (r) button.
 ✎NOTE
 xThe product does not play sound in Stop mode.
 xStop motion operates only in the forward direction.
To stop Timeshift
1.
 
If 

Timeshift bar is not in ∑ (PAUSE) or PAST mode, press 
� (STOP) button.
2.
 
Select 

YES button and press ENTE
r
E button to stop Timeshift.
3.
 
If the 

Timshift bar is in ∑ (PAUSE) or PAST mode, Timeshift mode will be changed into Live TV when you press 
� 
(STOP) button first time.
To use the recording or Timeshift function, the connected USB device must be available for recording. Device format is 
recommended to use USB HDD.
 ✎During the Device formatting, do not disconnect the device while formatting is in progress. If you format the device, 
all files will be deleted.
 ✎Before formatting your device to the T V, please back up your files to prevent them from damage or loss of data. 
SAMSUNG is not responsible for any data file damage or data loss. Shows recorded time by 
Timeshift function.
Shows progress bar.
Mode Display : Shows 
current states of Timeshift  function. The past icon appears when current scene is the previous Shows current playback point.
 
						

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Advanced Features
 ■Timer  r ecording (in Schedule Manager)
 OSMarT Hu B → Schedule Manager → ENTE rE
Allows you to make a reservation to record a programme scheduled for broadcast. Set the current time first to use this 
function.
u

sing the Timer  r ecording function (digital channels only)
1.
 
Pr
 ess the ENTE r
E button to select Schedule Manager. The Schedule Manager screen will be displayed.
2.
 
Pr

ess the ENTE
r
E button to add manual booking. A pop up screen will appear.
3.
 
Pr

ess the 
l or r button to select the Timer recording.
 ✎We recommend using a USB HDD with at least 5 400 rpm, but a USB HDD of RAID type is not supported.
 ✎A USB storage device cannot record until it completes the Device Performance Test.
4.
 
Pr

ess the 
l / r / u / d buttons to set the antenna, Channel, repeat, Start Time or End Time.
T
o record a current broadcasting programme
Allows you to record a programme currently being broadcasted.
Set the current time first to use this function.
1.
 
When you watch a br

oadcast programme, press the 
� (REC) button on the remote to record. A pop up window will 
appear.
 ✎We recommend using a USB HDD with at least 5 400 rpm, but a USB HDD of RAID type is not supported.
 ✎A USB storage device cannot record until it completes the Device Performance Test.
2.
 
Select 
 Length to set up the recording time, and then select OK.
u

sing the Timeshift function
If you missed a live broadcast, you can see from the recorded broadcast using this feature.
1.
 
When you watch a br
 oadcast programme, press the 
� (Play) button on the remote to start the Timeshift function.
2.
 
If you want to stop the 

Timeshift function, press the 
� (Stop) button on the remote.
 ✎NOTE
 xThe Timeshift mode operates for a maximum of 90 minutes.
 xAfter the Timeshift mode function has run for the maximum time, the time information will be fixed to “00:00:00.”
 xThe Timeshift function is not supported for analogue channels.
 xThe Timeshift functions are disabled for channels locked with Channel Lock .
Connect a  u SB device before using the Timeshift and  r ecorded TV functions.
[ 
 
Recor
 ded videos are DRM (digital rights management) protected and cannot be played on a PC or other TVs. Note that 
files saved on the TV cannot be used after the main board is changed.
Connecting a uSB device
Do not use a USB memory stick. We do not support a USB 
memory stick. We recommend using a 
u SB HDD with at least 5 400 rpm, 
but a  u SB HDD of RAID type is not supported.
 
						

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 ✎NOTE
 xTo use the Timeshift mode or the Recorded T V function, a connected USB device must be execute the Device 
Format function to proper form for recording.
 – During the device formatting, do not disconnect the device while formatt\
ing is in pr
ogress. If you format the device, all 
files will be deleted.
 – Befor

e formatting your device to the tv, please back up your files to prevent them from damage or loss of data. 
SAMSUNG is not responsible for any data file damage or data loss.
 xRecorded videos are DRM (digital rights managements) protected and cannot be played on a PC or other T Vs. Note 
that files saved on the T V cannot be used after the main board is changed.
 xIf the 10M free memory space limit of the USB storage device is reached, the current recording process will be 
closed.
 xWe recommend using a USB HDD with at least 5 400 rpm, but a USB HDD of RAID type is not supported.
 xThe availability of both recording and the Timeshift function may differ depending on picture quality and the free 
space on the hard disk drive.
 xNote that if you have paused the recording the T V will automatically resume playback.
 xIf the 5% free memory space limit of the USB storage device is reached, the current recording process will be closed.
 xWhen recording is performed by both the PVR (Personal Video Recorder) function and a device that supports the 
HDMI-CEC feature, recording by the PVR function takes precedence.
 xDuring a playback or the Timeshift , the picture will be displayed according to the display settings of the T V.
 xIf you change the input source during recording, the screen will go blank until the change is completed.
 xIf the USB device has failed the Device Performance Test , the USB device must go through the Device Format and 
Device Performance Test again before you record with the Guide or Channel .
 xThe Timeshift functions can only be used with a USB storage device that completed the Device Performance Test.
 xIf you attempt the recording or Timeshift function with a device that did not have the Device Performance Test , the 
function will not start.
 xIf you press � (REC) on the remote control while the Channel screen is being displayed or record with Timer re cording , the T V may start or stop recording 1 or 2 seconds later than you intended due to the time needed to 
process the command.
 xIf a USB device dedicated to recording is connected, existing Timeshift or recording files that were saved abnormally 
will automatically be deleted.
 xIf you switch to external input mode during recording, the recording will continue but the � (REC) button will be 
disabled.
 xIf any function that turns off the T V ( Sleep Timer, Off timer, etc.) is set for a time that conflicts with recording, the T V 
will be turned off once the recording is complete.
Playing 
r ecorded TV Programme
1. 
 
Pr

ess the 
l / r / u / d button to select the desired file in the file list.
2. 
   
Pr

ess the ENTE
r
E button or � (Play) button.
 y The selected file is displayed on the top with its playing time.
 yDuring playing the r

ecorded TV programme, you can search using the 
l and r button.
 y Y

ou can use 
� (REW) and µ (FF) buttons during playback.
Device Management
Manage external devices. You can manage options such as device format, checking device, Device per\
formance test and 
default device.
 y Device format

: Format the device.
 y Checking device

: Checks for errors on the device.
 y Device Performance T

est: Test the recording performance of the device.
 y Default 

r
ecording Device: Select default recording device.
 y Device Information

: Show the device information
 – Device T

ype, Device Name,  u sed Space,  a
vailable Space, 
 r ecordable Time, Total Space, Progress bar.
 
						

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Advanced Features
 ¦Videos
Playing Video
1. 
 
Pr
 ess the 
l / r / u / d button to select the desired file in the 
file list.
2. 
 
Pr

ess the ENTE
r
E button or � (Play) button.
 xThe selected file is displayed on the top with its playing 
time.
 xIf video time information is unknown, play time and 
progress bar are not displayed.
 xDuring playing the video, you can search using the  l and r button.
 xYou can use � (REW) and µ (FF) buttons during 
playback.
 ✎In this mode, you can enjoy movie clips contained on a Game, but you cannot play the Game itself.
 y Supported Subtitle Formats
Name File extension Format
MPEG-4 time-based text .txt XML
SAMI .smi HTML
SubRip .srt string-based
SubViewer .sub string-based
Micro DVD .sub or .txt string-based
 ySupported V ideo Formats
File Extension Container Video Codecr esolutionFrame rate 
(fps) Bit rate 
(Mbps)a udio Codec
*.avi
*.mkv AVI 
MKV DivX 3.11 / 4.x / 5.1 / 6.0 1920x1080 6 ~ 30 8
MP3 / AC3 / LPCM / ADPCM / DTS Core
XviD
1920x1080 6 ~ 30 8
H.264 BP / MP / HP 1920x1080 6 ~ 30 25 MPEG4 SP / ASP 1920x1080 6 ~ 30 8
Motion JPEG 1920x1080 6 ~ 30 8
*.asf ASFDivX 3.11 / 4.x / 5.1 / 6.0 1920x1080 6 ~ 30 8
MP3 / AC3 / LPCM / ADPCM / WMA
XviD
1920x1080 6 ~ 30 8
H.264 BP / MP / HP 1920x1080 6 ~ 30 25 MPEG4 SP / ASP 1920x1080 6 ~ 30 8
Motion JPEG 800x600 6 ~ 30 8
*.wmv ASF Window Media Video v9 1920x1080 6 ~ 30 25 WMA
*.mp4 MP4 H.264 BP / MP / HP 1920x1080 6 ~ 30 25
 MP3 / ADPCM / AAC
MPEG4 SP / ASP 1920x1080 6 ~ 30 8
XVID 1920x1080 6 ~ 30 8
*.3gp 3GPP H.264 BP / MP / HP 1920x1080 6 ~ 30 25
ADPCM / AAC / HE-
AAC
MPEG4 SP / ASP 1920x1080 6 ~ 30 8
*.vro VRO 
VOB MPEG1 
352x288 24 / 25 / 30 30
AC3 / MPEG / LPCM
MPEG2 1920x1080 24 / 25 / 30 30
*.mpg
*.mpeg PS MPEG1
352x288 24 / 25 / 30 30
AC3 / MPEG / LPCM 
/ AAC
MPEG2
1920x1080 24 / 25 / 30 30
H.264 1920x1080 6 ~ 30 25
1:02:15 / 2:04:10 1:02:15 / 2:04:10
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*.ts
*.tp
*.trp TS MPEG2
1920x1080 24 / 25 / 30 30
AC3 / AAC / MP3 / DD+ 
/ HE-AAC
H.264
1920x1080 6 ~ 30 25
VC1 1920x1080 6 ~ 30 25
Other restrictions
 ✎NOTE
 xIf there are problems with the contents of a codec, the codec will not be supported.
 xIf the information for a Container is incorrect and the file is in error, the Container will not be able to play 
correctly.
 xSound or video may not work if the contents have a standard bitrate/frame rate above the compatible Frame/sec 
listed in the table above.
 xIf the Index Table is in error, the Seek (Jump) function is not supported.
 xYou may experience file stuttering while playing a video through a network connection.
Video Decodera udio Decoder
•	 Supports up to H.264, Level 4.1
•	 H.264 FMO / ASO / RS, VC1 SP / MP / AP L4 and AVCHD are not 
supported.
•	 XVID, MPEG4 SP, ASP:
 – Below 1280 x 720: 60 frame max – Above 1280 x 720: 30 frame max•	GMC 2 over is not supported. •	
Supports up to WMA 7, 8, 9, STD
•	 WMA 9 PRO does not support 2 channel excess multi channel 
or lossless audio.
•	 WMA sampling rate 22050Hz mono is not supported.
 ¦Playing movie file continuously ( r esume Play)
If you exit the playing Videos function, it can be played later from the point where it was stopped.
 ✎The resume function does not support multiple users. (It will have only memorised the point where the most recent 
user stopped playing.)
1. 
 
Select the movie file you want to play continuously by pr
 essing the 
l or r button to select it from the file list section.
2. 
 
Pr

ess the 
� (Play) / ENTErE button.
 ✎A triangle icon will appear on the progress bar when the playback starts.
3. 
 
Pr

ess the TOOLS button, and then select  r esume. The Movie will begin to play from where it was stopped.
 
						

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Advanced Features
 ¦Music
Playing Music
1. 
 
Pr
 ess the 
l / r / u / d button to select the desired music 
file in the file list.
2. 
 
Pr

ess the ENTE
r
E button or � (Play) button.
 xDuring playing the music, you can search using the � 
(FF) and µ (REW) button.
 ✎Only displays the files with MP3 and PCM file 
extension. Other file extensions are not displayed, even 
if they are saved on the same USB device.
 ✎If the sound is abnormal when playing MP3 files, adjust 
the Equalizer in the Sound menu. (An over-modulated 
MP3 file may cause a sound problem.)
Creating My Playlist
1. 
 
On the 
 Music screen in the Smart Hub menu, press the 
l / r / u / d button to select  Edit Mode, and then press 
the ENTE
rE button.
2. 
 
Pr

ess the 
l / r / u / d button to select the tracks you want to add and press the ENTErE button.
 ✎ The c mark appears to the left of the selected files.
 ✎To select all the files in the current page, select Select al l at the top.
3. 
 
Pr

ess the 
l / r / u / d button to select add to My Playlist.
 ✎Note that selecting My Playlist Initialize will return My Playlist to the default playlist.
4. 
 
Pr

ess the ENTE r
E button. The message Selected items added to My Playlist. is displayed.
5. 
 
The newly cr

eated or updated playlist will be in the main Music page.
Playing My Playlist
Select the My Playlist folder and it will play automatically. Press the 
u or d button to select a different music file within the 
play list.
 ✎To delete a file from My Playlist , select the recycle bin icon next to the file you want to delete by using the direction 
buttons.
Playing the selected music files
1. 
 
On the 
 Music screen in the Smart Hub menu, press the 
l / r / u / d button to select Edit Mode, and then press the 
ENTE
rE button.
2. 
 
Pr

ess the 
l / r / u / d button to select the desired music file in the file list, and then ENTErE button.
 ✎NOTE
 xThe check box mark appears to the left of the selected files.
 xTo select all the files in the current page, select Select al l at the top.
 xTo cancel a selection, press the ENTErE button again.
3.
 
Pr

ess the 
l / r / u / d button to select Play. The selected music files will be play.
MingLove
R&B
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1.2MB
I Love You
MusicPlaylist13/30

Music_1
No Singer 
I Love You
Ming 
Music_3
No Singer 
Music_2
No Singer 
Music_4
No Singer 
Music_5
No Singer 
Music_6
No Singer 
Music_7
No Singer 
Music_8
No Singer 
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Advanced Features
 ¦Photos
Viewing a Photo (or Slide Show)
1. 
 
Pr
 ess the 
l / r / u / d button to select the desired photo in 
the file list.
2.
 
Pr

ess the ENTE
r
E button.
 xWhen you press the � (Play) button in the file list, slide 
show will be started immediately.
 xAll files in the file list section will be displayed in the slide 
show.
 xDuring the slide show, all files in the file list will be 
displayed in order.
 ✎Music files can be automatically played during the Slide 
Show if the Background Music is set to On .
 ✎The Background Music Setting cannot be changed until the BGM has finished loading.
 ¦Smart Hub -  a dditional Function
Sorting the file list
To sort files in the file list, select the 
 Sorting by using the l / r / u / d button. And then press the ENTErE button.
Category Operationsr ecorded
TV Videos Music Photos
Default Default is sorted by Title without Group
>
Folder ViewDisplays the whole folder. You can view the file name and thumbnail by 
selecting the folder.> > >
TitleSorts and displays the file title in Symbol/Number/Alphabet/Special order.> > > >
Latest DateSorts and shows files by the latest date.> > >
Earliest DateSorts and shows files by the earliest date.> > >
artistSorts the music file by artist in alphabetical order.>
albumSorts the music file by album in alphabetical order.>
GenreSorts music files by the genre.>
MonthlySorts and shows photo files by month.>
Weekly
Sorts the recorded files by week.>
ChannelSorts the recorded files by channel name.>
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