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User Guide This is a 「User Guide」 installed on TV. The contents of this guide are subject to change without prior notice for quality improvement.
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To set up the channels automatically ❐ SETTINGS ➾ CHANNEL ➙ Auto Tuning Memorizes automatically the channels being broadcast. ✎ The channels will not be memorized properly if the antenna/cable is not installed correctly. ✎ Auto Tuning memorizes the channels that are currently being broadcast. ✎...
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To set up the channels at manually ❐ SETTINGS ➾ CHANNEL ➙ Manual Tuning Adjusts channels manually and saves the results. For digital broadcasting, signal strength, etc. can be checked.
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To edit the channels ❐ SETTINGS ➾ CHANNEL ➙ Channel Edit Edits the saved channels.
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SETTINGS ➾ PICTURE ➙ Aspect Ratio Selects the screen aspect ratio. • 16:9: Resizes the image ratio to fit 16:9 screen. • Just Scan: Displays high-quality image without loss. ✎ Select the Just Scan at the input of DTV/Component/HDMI/DVI (720P or higher).
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✎ While viewing an external device, these cases may result in image burn: - a video with stationary caption (such as network name) - 4 : 3 aspect ratio mode for an extended period Take caution when using these functions. ✎...
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To adjust pictures in PC input mode ❐ SETTINGS ➾ PICTURE ➙ Screen (RGB-PC) Adjusts picture in RGB-PC mode. • Auto Config.: Optimizes the picture. • Position/Size/Phase: Adjusts screen size and position for optimum viewing. • Reset: Initializes the screen setups in PC input mode.
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To set PC resolution ❐ 1 Right-click on the PC’s desktop and select 「Properties」. 2 Click on 「Settings」 and refer to the supported format to set the resolution. 3 Select 「Advanced → Monitor → Monitor Setup」 on the setup window. Refer to the supported formats to select the optimal vertical frequency.
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❓ Input-supported FORMAT Horizontal Frequency Vertical Frequency PC Input Mode Resolution (KHz) (Hz) HDMI, RGB-PC 640x350 31.468 70.09 720x400 31.469 70.08 640x480 31.469 59.94 800x600 37.879 60.31 1024x768 48.363 60.00 1152x864 54.348 60.053...
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[Depending on model] Press AV MODE button. Optimizes the TV’s Picture/Audio for different AV modes. • Off: Views with the value set at the PICTURE/AUDIO Menu. • Cinema: Optimizes picture and audio settings for movies. • Game: Optimizes picture and audio settings for games.
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To adjust pictures with Picture Wizard ❐ SETTINGS ➾ ➙ Picture Wizard Ⅱ PICTURE This function calibrates and adjusts for optimum picture quality with the remote control and the Picture Wizard without expensive pattern devices or help from a specialist. Follow the instructions on the screen to obtain the optimum picture quality.
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To select Picture Mode ❐ SETTINGS ➾ ➙ Picture Mode PICTURE Select the picture mode optimized for the viewing environment or the program. • ꕋ Expert: Menu for adjusting picture quality that allows experts and amateurs to enjoy the best TV viewing. This menu for adjustment is provided for ISF-certified picture tuning professionals.
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To fine-tune picture mode ❐ SETTINGS ➾ PICTURE ➙ Picture Mode ➙ Contrast / Brightness / Sharpness / Color / Tint / Color Temp. First select a Picture Mode of your choice. ✎ Depending on the input signal or other picture settings, the range of detailed items for adjustment may differ.
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To set advanced control ❐ SETTINGS ➾ PICTURE ➙ Picture Mode ➙ Advanced Control / Expert Control For each picture mode, screen can be calibrated; or for a special screen, picture settings can be adjusted. Select the desired Picture Mode. •...
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• Noise Reduction: Eliminates noise in the picture. • Gamma: Sets the gradation curve according to the output of picture signal in relation to the input signal. • Black Level: Adjusts the screen’s brightness and contrast to fit them to the input picture’s black level by using the blackness (black level) of the screen.
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• Film Mode: Helps maintain the optimal state of the screen. • Color Gamut: Selects the range of colors that can be expressed. • Edge Enhancer: Shows clearer and distinctive yet natural edges of the video. • Motion Eye Care: [Depending on model] Adjusts screen brightness to prevent eye glare.
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• Color Temperature: Adjusts the overall tone of the screen as desired. In Expert mode, detailed fine-tuning can be set via Gamma method, etc. • Color Management System: This system is used by experts to adjust color with a test pattern. They can select from six color areas (Red/ Green/Blue/ Cyan/Magenta/Yellow) without affecting other colors.
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To initialize picture settings ❐ SETTINGS ➾ ➙ Picture Mode ➙ Picture Reset PICTURE Initializes picture settings that the user customizes. Each picture mode is reset. Select the desired picture mode to reset.
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To set Auto Volume ❐ SETTINGS ➾ AUDIO ➙ Auto Volume Sets Auto Volume and volume output from channel to channel is automatically adjusted for convenient TV watching when clicking through different channels. To adjust Clear Voice ll function ❐ SETTINGS ➾...
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To use TV speakers ❐ SETTINGS ➾ AUDIO ➙ TV Speaker [Depending on model] When listening to the speakers on external audio devices connected to TV such as home theater, TV speaker may be turned off. When there are SIMPLINK connected home theater devices, selecting TV Speaker will automatically...
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To use Digital Audio Out ❐ SETTINGS ➾ AUDIO ➙ Digital Audio Out [Depending on model] Sets up Digital Audio Out. Item Audio Input Digital Audio output MPEG Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Auto Dolby Digital Plus Dolby Digital HE-AAC Dolby Digital...
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To select external input ❐ Press INPUT button. Selects external input. ✎ Edit the device name: You can edit the name of the external device connected to the external input port.
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To use SIMPLINK ❐ SIMPLINK controls and manages multimedia devices conveniently with the TV remote control through the SIMPLINK menu. 1 Connect TV' HDMI IN terminal and SIMPLINK device's HDMI output terminal using HDMI cable. • [Depending on model] For home theater units with SIMPLINK function, connect HDMI terminals as above, and use an optical cable to connect Optical Digital Audio Out from the TV to Optical Digital Audio In of the SIMPLINK device.
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✎ This function is only compatible with devices having the SIMPLINK logo. ✎ To use SIMPLINK function,use high-speed HDMIⓇ cable (with CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) feature added). High-speed HDMIⓇ cable has No. 13 pin connected for information exchange between devices. ✎ When changing to another input, the SIMPLINK device stops. ✎ If a third-party device with HDMI-CEC function is added, the SIMPLINK device may not work normally.
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❓ SIMPLINK function description • Direct Play : Plays the multimedia device on the TV instantly. • Select multimedia device : Selects the desired device through SIMPLINK menu and control the device from the TV screen instantly. • Disc playback : Manages the multimedia device with the TV remote control. • Power off all devices : When you power off the TV, all connected devices are turned off.
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SETTINGS ➾ PICTURE ➙ Energy Saving Saves electric power by adjusting screen brightness. • Intelligent Sensor : The TV sensor detects the ambient lighting and automatically adjusts the screen brightness. • : Turns off the Energy Saving. • Minimum/Medium/Maximum : Applies the pre-set Energy Saving. •...
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To use Sleep Timer ❐ SETTINGS ➾ TIME ➙ Sleep Timer Turns off the TV after a prescribed number of minutes. To deactivate the Sleep Timer, select Off.
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To set current time ❐ SETTINGS ➾ TIME ➙ Clock Checks or changes the time while watching TV. • Auto : Synchronizes the TV clock to the digital time information sent by the TV station. • Manual : Sets the time and date manually if the auto setup does not correspond to the current time.
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To turn on/off the TV ❐ SETTINGS ➾ TIME ➙ On Time / Off Time Sets On/Off time. To deactivate the On/Off time function, select on Repeat. ✎ To set On/Off time, set the current time correctly. ✎ When the TV is turned on using the On Time function, it will be turned off automatically if no buttons are touched within 120 minutes.
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SETTINGS ➾ OPTION ➙ Language You can select the language of the menu displayed on the screen and digital sound broadcasting. • Menu Language : Selects a screen menu language. • Audio Language [In Digital mode Only] : Selects the desired language when watching digital broadcasting containing several voice languages.
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SETTINGS ➾ OPTION ➙ Caption View captions when the TV station provides captioned programing. Program captions work only on digital/analog broadcasts or external input. Change Caption and select caption settings. • Mode CC 1-4 (Closed Captioning) / Text 1-4 : Displays the audio portion of a TV program as text on the TV screen.
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• Digital Option : Set up the size and color of the captions on Digital Option. Please select Set by Program or Custom. Select Custom to adjust minute options such as the captions’ size and color.
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To change TV mode ❐ SETTINGS ➾ OPTION ➙ Mode Setting Selects Home Use Store Demo. When in use in home, please select Home Use. Store Demo mode is for store display.
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To use the ISM Method ❐ SETTINGS ➾ OPTION ➙ ISM Method This function removes image sticking which is caused by prolonged display of static images. • Normal: Minimizes image sticking by gradually lowering the brightness when displaying static images and by increasing the brightness when displaying moving images.
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• Color Wash: Removes image sticking by moving every pixel in a certain pattern on the screen for a specific period of time. Please use this function to remove temporary image sticking. ✎ Image sticking is commonly known in plasma TV when it displays static images for a long time.
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To return to initial settings ❐ SETTINGS ➾ OPTION ➙ Initial Setting Returns to initial default mode by deleting all optional setup. Once initialization is completed, the TV will turn off and on by itself. ✎ When Lock System is in place, a pop-up window appears and asks for password.
Easily and Conveniently replays content stored in USB (external HDD, USB Memory) directly on TV. To connect USB ❐ Connect USB storage device to the TV’s USB IN terminal. The connected USB storage device is available for immediate use. To remove the USB device ❐...
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Warning when using USB storage device ❐ ✎ USB storage devices with a built-in auto recognition program or its own driver may not work. ✎ Some USB storage device may not work or may work improperly. ✎ Use only those USB storage devices formatted with FAT32 or NTFS File System provided by Windows.
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✎ It is recommended to use USB Memory Stick with 32 GB or less and USB HDD with 1 TB or less. ✎ If a USB HDD with power-saving function does not work properly, turn the power off and on. For more information, refer to the user manual of USB HDD.
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To use My Media ❐ SETTINGS ➾ MY MEDIA ➙ Movie List / Photo List / Music List Select desired file from the list. Watch the chosen file. Sets play related settings by checking option during disk playback.
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My Media supporting file ❐ Maximum data transfer rate: 20 Mbps (Mega bit per second) External supported subtitle formats: *.smi, *.srt, *.sub (MicroDVD, SubViewer 1.0/2.0), *.ass, *.ssa, *.txt (TMPlayer), *.psb (PowerDivX) Internal supported subtitle formats: XSUB (Supports internal subtitles generated from DivX6)
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❓ Available video file Maximum: 1920 x 1080 @30p (only Motion JPEG 640x480 @30p) .asf, .wmv [Video] VC-1 Advanced Profile, VC-1 Simple and Main Profiles [Audio] WMA Standard .divx, .avi [Video] DivX3.11, DivX4, DivX5, DivX6, XViD, H.264/AVC, Motion JPEG [Audio] MPEG-1 Layer I, II, Dolby Digital, MPEG-1 Layer III (MP3) .mp4, .m4v, .mov [Video] H.264/AVC, MPEG-4 Part 2, XViD [Audio] AAC, MPEG-1 Layer III (MP3)
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.mkv [Video] H.264/AVC, XViD, MPEG-4 Part2 [Audio] HE-AAC, Dolby Digital, MPEG-1 Layer III (MP3) .ts, .trp, .tp [Video] H.264/AVC, MPEG-2 [Audio] MPEG-1 Layer I, II, MPEG-1 Layer III (MP3), Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, AAC .vob [Video] MPEG-1, MPEG-2 [Audio] Dolby Digital, MPEG-1 Layer I, II, DVD-LPCM .mpg, .mpeg, .mpe [Video] MPEG-1 [Audio] MPEG-1 Layer I, II...
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❓ Available music file File type : mp3 [Bit rate] 32 Kbps - 320 Kbps [Sample freq.] 16 kHz - 48 kHz [Support] MPEG1, MPEG2, Layer2, Layer3...
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❓ Available photo file Category : 2D(jpeg, jpg, jpe) [Available file type] SOF0: baseline, SOF1: Extend Sequential, SOF2: Progressive [Photo size] Minimum: 64 x 64 Maximum: Normal Type: 15360 (W) x 8640 (H) Progressive Type: 1920 (W) x 1440 (H)
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Video Replay Issues ❐ ✎ Some subtitles created by users may not work properly. ✎ The video and subtitle files should be placed in the same folder. Assign the same names to the video and subtitle files for proper display. ✎...
If the following symptoms occur, recheck the system. It may not be malfunction. Operational problem ❐ ꕢ Cannot view certain channels. • Adjust the location or orientation of the antenna. • Save the desired viewing channels on Auto Tuning Channel Edit.
Image problem ❐ SETTINGS ➾ Customer Support ➙ Picture Test Conducts Picture Test first to verify that image signal output is normal. When the test image is normal, check connected external devices or broadcast signal. ꕢ Images from the previously viewed channel or other channels linger or the screen shows annoying lines.
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ꕢ Vibrating horizontal/vertical lines and fishnet patterns appear momentarily. • Such a problem may happen when there is strong electronic interference. Turn off other electronic devices such as mobile phones, power tools and other small electrical appliances. ꕢ The screen display freezes or does not work properly during digital broadcast.
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ꕢ Digital broadcast cannot be seen though the cable is connected. • Verify subscription and/or signal with cable operator. (Depending on the subscription, digital broadcasting may not be supported.) ꕢ Display is not on or unclear when connected to HDMI. • Check the HDMIⓇ cable specifications. Failure to use genuine HDMIⓇ cable may cause images to fade in and out or not be displayed properly.
Sound problem ❐ SETTINGS ➾ Customer Support ➙ Sound Test Try Sound Test to verify that sound signal output is normal. When the test sound is normal, check connected external devices or broadcast signal. ꕢ Screen display is on but no sound. • Check other TV channels. • [Depending on model] Make sure the TV Speaker is set to On.
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ꕢ For analog broadcast, stereo is not clear or sound comes from one speaker only. • In a poor reception area (areas with weak or unstable signal) or if multi audio is unstable, select Mono Multi Audio. • Adjust the Balance with the Navigation Button. ꕢ TV sound is not in sync with the lips or the sound breaks up occasionally. • If it occurs only with a certain TV channel, that station’s broadcast signal may have a problem.
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ꕢ Each channel’s volume is different. • Depending on the channel, there can be differences in volume. • Please set Auto Volume to On. ꕢ On certain channels, sound does not come out or only the background music plays. (If it is a program created for overseas viewers) • On Language, set Language ➙ Audio Language to the desired language.
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ꕢ There is no sound when connected to HDMI/USB. • Verify that the HDMIⓇ cable is high speed. • Check that the USB device and cable is version 2.0 or higher. • Use only regular music (*mp3) files.
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PC connection problem (Only for models supporting PC ❐ connection) ꕢ The screen display is not on after connecting to the computer. • Check that the computer and TV are securely connected. • Check if the resolution is correctly set for PC input. • To use the TV as a secondary monitor, check that the connected desktop or laptop supports dual monitor displays.
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ꕢ When connected to the computer, the display is partially cut off or shifts to one side. • Set up the resolution supporting PC input. (If it does not work, reboot the computer.) • Select Screen (RGB-PC) and adjust Position Size / Phase.
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Problem with replaying movies in My Media ❐ ꕢ I cannot view the files on the Movie List. • Check if the file on the USB storage device can be read on a computer. • Check that the file extension is supported. ꕢ...