Samsung Syncmaster T27a950 User Manual

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IssuesSolutions and Explanations
A message prompts me to format a USB 
device that has been working well. •	
If the USB device has a lock, ensure it is off.
•	 Recover the USB device using the recovery function in  Checking Device.
The recording function does not work. •	Check that a USB device is connected.
•	 Check that the channel is a recordable digital channel.
•	 If the signal is weak or does not exist, the recording function will automatically be closed.
•	 The TV will not record if the USB device has no free memory space. Check that this is not the case.
Timeshift Mode  does not work. •	Check that a USB device is connected.
•	 Radio channels and analogue broadcasts are not supported.
•	 Data broadcast channels are not supported.
•	 If the signal is weak or does not exist, the  Timeshift Mode function will automatically be closed.
•	 Timeshift Mode  cannot be performed if the USB device has no free memory space. Check that this 
is not the case.
A message indicates a performance test 
failure, and the recording and Timeshift 
Mode functions do not work. •	
These problems may occur if you use a low-performance USB device that does not support 
recording. We recommend using a USB HDD with at least 5 400 rpm, but a USB HDD of RAID type 
is not supported.
A scheduled recording has failed. •	A scheduled recording is disabled for certain operations (formatting, performance test, error checking, 
deleting) that access the file system of a USB device.
•	 If there is no USB device connected, the TV will not record even if the scheduled time is reached.
•	 The TV will not record if the USB device has no free memory space. Check that this is not the case.
•	 If you record a channel locked with  Program 
ra

ting Lock , the PIN input window will appear when 
you try to play back the recording.
Several recording devices are connected 
but the TV stopped recording. •	
If multiple recording devices are connected and the device set as Default Recording Device has no 
free memory space, the recording function will be closed. Attempt recording again. The device with 
the most free memory space will automatically be set as Default Recording Device and the TV will 
start recording.
Others
The picture won’t display in full screen. •	HD channels will have black bars on either side of the screen when displaying up scaled SD (4:3) 
contents.
•	 Black bars on  the top and bottom will appear during movies that have aspect ratios different from 
your TV.
•	 Adjust the picture size options on your external device or TV to full screen.
The remote control does not work. •	Replace the remote control batteries with the poles (+/–) in the right direction.
•	 Clean the sensor’s transmission window on the remote.
•	 Try pointing the remote directly at the TV from 5~6 feet away.
The cable/set top box remote control 
doesn’t turn the TV on or off, or adjust the 
volume. •	
Programme the Cable/Set top box remote control to operate the TV. Refer to the Cable/Set user 
manual for the SAMSUNG TV code.
A  Mode Not Supported  message 
appears. •	
Check the supported resolution of the TV, and adjust the external device’s output resolution 
accordingly (p. 19).
There is a plastic smell from the TV. •	This smell is normal and will dissipate over time.
The TV  Signal Information  is unavailable 
in the Self Diagnostic Test menu. •	
This function is only available with digital channels from an Antenna / RF/Coax connection (p. 44). 
The TV is tilted to the side. •	Remove the base stand from the TV and reassemble it.
There are difficulties assembling the stand 
base. •	
Make sure the TV is placed on a flat surface. If you can not remove the screws from the TV, use a 
magnetized screw driver.
The channel menu is greyed out. 
(unavailable) •	
The  Channel  menu is only available when the TV source is selected.
Your settings are lost after 30 minutes or 
every time the TV is turned off. •	
If the TV is in the  Store Demo mode, it will reset audio and picture settings every 30 minutes. Change 
the settings from  Store Demo mode to Home 
us

e mode in the  Plug & Play (Initial setup) procedure. 
Press the  SO
u

r
C
 E button to select  TV mode, and go to  MEN
u →  S

ystem  →  Plug & Play  (Initial 
setup)  → ENTE
rE (p. 14).
 
						

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You have intermittent loss of audio or 
video. •	
Check the cable connections and reconnect them. 
•	 Loss of audio or video can be caused by using overly rigid or thick cables. Make sure the cables are 
flexible enough for long term use. If mounting the TV to the wall, we recommend using cables with 90 
degree connectors.
You see small particles when you look 
closely at the edge of the frame of the TV. •	
This is part of the product’s design and is not a defect.
The  PIP menu is not available. •	PIP functionality is only available when you are using a HDMI, PC or components source (p. 43).
The message “Scramble signal” or “Weak 
Signal/No Signal” appears. •	
If you are using a CAM CARD (CI/CI+), check that it is installed into the common interface slot.
•	 If there is still a problem, pull the CAM CARD out of the TV and insert it into the slot again.
You turned the TV off 45 minutes ago, and 
it turned on again. •	
It is normal. The TV operates the OTA (Over The Aerial) function itself to upgrade firmware 
downloaded whilst your watching TV.
There are recurrent picture/sound issues. •	Check and change the signal/source.
A reaction may occur between the rubber 
cushion pads on the base stand and the 
top finish of some furniture. •	
To prevent this, use felt pads on any surface of the TV that comes in direct contact with furniture.
 ✎This panel uses a panel consisting of sub pixels which require sophisticated technology to produce. However, there may 
be a few bright or dark pixels on the screen. These pixels will have no impact on the performance of the product.
 ¦Storage and Maintenance
 ✎If you attached some stickers on the T V screen, it remains some debris after removing the sticker. Please clean it to 
watch T V.
Do not spray water or a cleaning agent directly onto the 
product. Any liquid that goes into the product may cause a 
failure, fire, or electric shock. Clean the product with a soft cloth dapped in a small amount 
of water.
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 ¦Licence
TheaterSound HD, SRS and  symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc.
TheaterSound HD technology is incorporated under license form SRS Lab, I\
nc.
Manufactured under licence from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are 
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Manufactured under licence under U.S. Patent #’s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 
6,487,535 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS and t\
he Symbol are 
registered trademarks. & DTS 2.0+ Digital Out and the DTS logos are trademarks of DTS, Inc. 
Product Includes software. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
DivX Certified® to play DivX® video up to HD 1080p, including pr\
emium content.
DivX®, DivX Certified® and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under 
license.
ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX® is a digital video format created by DivX, Inc. This is an official DivX Certified® device that plays DivX video. Visit www.
divx.com for more information and software tools to convert your files into DivX video.
ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND: This DivX Certified® device must be registered in order to play purchased DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) movies. 
To obtain your registration code, locate the DivX VOD section in your device setup menu. Go to vod.divx.com for more information on how to 
complete your registration.
Covered by one or more of the following U.S. patents :  7,295,673; 7,460,668; 7,515,710; 7,519,274 
Open source licence notice
In the case of using open source software, Open Source licence are available on the product menu.
Open Source Licence Notice is written only English.
 
						

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Specifications
Environmental
considerations Operating 
Temperature : 50°F ~ 104°F (10°C ~ 40°C)
Humidity : 10 % ~ 80 %, non-condensing
Storage Temperature : -4°F ~ 113°F (-20°C ~ 45°C)
Humidity : 5 % ~ 95 %, non-condensing
Tilt  -1°(±1°) ~ 20°(±1°)
Model NameT27A950
Screen Size (Diagonal) 27 inches(68cm)
Display Resolution 1920x1080@60Hz
Sound(Output) 7W × 2
Dimensions (WxHxD) 621.0 ×474.0 ×185.5 mm
Weight 6.5 kg
 ✎NOTE
 xDesign and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
 xFor information about power supply, and more about power consumption, refer to the label attached to the product.
 xSome models may not be available for purchase depending on the region.
 xIf there is no power cut-off switch, the power consumption is "0" only when the power cord is disconnected.
 xDPM(Display Power Management) Function does not work if you used in conjunction with the HDMI IN 1 (DVI) port 
of this product.
 
						

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Accessories 11
Advanced Settings  
32
Amplify

 
34
Anynet+

 
63
Audio Description

 
35
Auto V

olume  
35
B
Background Music 60
Balance L/R  
34
Batteries

 
13
Black T

one  
32
Brightness

 
28
C
Cable Holder 68
Change PIN  
42
Channel

 
25
Channel List

 
24
Channel Menu

 
27
Cleaning Related

 
7
Clock

 
40
Colour T

one  
33
Component

 
16
Connecting to an Antenna

 
14
Connecting to an Audio Device

 
17
Connecting to an A

V Device  
15
Connecting to a PC

 
18
D
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT 63
DivX® VOD  
43
Dynamic

 
28
Dynamic Contrast

 
32
E
Edit Name 20
Energy Saving  
41
EPG(Electr

onic Programme Guide)  
23
Equalizer

 
34
Exter

nal Speaker  
35
F
Film Mode 33
Fine T une  
27
Flesh T

one  
32
H
HDMI 63
Headphones  
17
Home Theatr

e  
63
I
Installation Related 5
Installation Space  
2
L
Language 42
Licence  
73
M
Music 59
N
Navigate 23
Now & Next guide  
23
O
Off Timer 41
On T imer  
41
Optimal r

esolution  
19
P
Photos 60
Pictur e Options  
33
PIP (Pictur

e in Picture)  
43
Plug & Play

 
14
Power Related

 
4
r
Remote Control 13
RGB Only Mode  
32
S
Safety Precautions 4
Samsung MagicAngle  
28
Self Diagnosis

 
44
Sharpness

 
28
Signal Information

 
44
Sleep T

imer  
40
Slide Show

 
60
SMAR

T HUB  
46
Softwar

e Upgrade  
44
Sour

ce  
20
Speaker Select

 
35
Specifications

 
74
Standby mode

 
12
Subtitle

 
42
Symbol

 
3
T
TOOLS 3
T roubleshooting  
69
TV Speaker

 
35
u
Usage Related 7
USB Drive  
51
Using the Channel Menu

 
23
V
VCR 16
V ideos  
57
V

olume  
12, 13, 35
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