Samsung C500 Series Quick Setup Guide V2

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Quick Setup Guide

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Congratulations on the purchase of your new Samsung TV. Read this setup guide to get your TV up and running quickly.

STOP Please do not return this unit.

If you have problems operating your TV, call:

1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864) For web support please visit: www.samsung.com/support

Step 4 : Connect External Devices

Connecting an AV device (Blu-ray player, cable/satellite box, etc.) Connecting an audio device Connect your TV to your Home Theater or other audio device to enjoy enhanced sound quality.

Connecting a PC Connect your TV to a PC to use it as a Monitor.

Getting Started

For the very best picture quality, select HD signal sources and use HDMI cables and connections. Note that many digital cable programs are not in HD. Check with your video provider to ensure your are receiving HD signals.

Wall cable jack or VHF/UHF Antenna or Cable or Satellite box Ant or Cable Out

Step 3 : Connect Power and Antenna or Cable

Make sure the AC power cord is plugged in securely to the wall outlet and the TV.

Use a 75 ohm (round) cable.

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Step 2 : Install the Batteries into the Remote To install batteries into your remote control, follow these steps:

1. Lift the cover on the back of the remote upward as shown in the figure to the right.

2. Install two AAA batteries.

Make sure to match the + and - ends of the batteries to the diagram in the battery compartment.

3. Replace the cover.

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Step 1 : Install the Stand Follow the steps below to connect the TV to the stand.

Make sure to distinguish between the front and back of the Stand and Guide Stand when assembling them. Make sure that at least two people lift and move the LCD TV. Lay the product down, with the screen facing up and fasten the screws.

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DVD / Blu-Ray player / HD Cable Box / HD Satellite receiver (STB)

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The HDMI connection carries digital video and audio.

Using an D-Sub Cable

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Digital Audio connection Using an Optical Cable

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Step 5 : Run Plug & Play When you turn on your TV for the first time, it automatically launches the Plug & Play function. With Plug & Play, you can select the On Screen Display language, set the clock mode, and launch the TVs channel memorizing process. It also displays connection instructions similar to those in this guide.

To navigate while Plug & Play is running, press the Up, Down, Left or Right arrow buttons on your remote. To make a selection, press the EnTErE button. To skip a screen, press the MEnU button.

To turn on your TV, press the POwEr button on the remote or press the POwEr button on the TV. To run Plug & Play, follow these steps:

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1. On the Language screen, select the language for the On Screen Display (OSD) using your remote control, and then press EnTErE button. The Home Use screen appears.

2. Select Home Use, and then press EnTErE button. If you select Store Demo, the TV will reset your picture and audio settings every 30 minutes. After you press EnTErE button, the Antenna Source screen appears.

3. If your TV is only attached to an antenna, select Air. If your TV is only attached to cable and you have no cable box, select Cable. If your TV is attached to an antenna and cable with no box, select Auto. When done, press EnTErE button on your remote. The Select Cable System screen appears.

IMPORTANT: If your TV is attached to a cable or satellite box, skip Steps 3 through 5. After Plug & Play is complete, set your TV to Channel 3 or 4, according to the directions for your cable or satellite box.

4. If your TV is attached to a cable system and you have no cable box, you must select your cable system type. If you have Digital cable, you must select the cable system type for both Analog and Digital. After you have selected the cable system type, select Start, and then press the EnTErE button on your remote.

Most cable systems are Standard (STD) systems. If you are not sure about what kind of cable system you have, contact your cable company.

5. The TV memorizes the available channels. This process can take up to 45 minutes. After the TV has memorized the channels, the Clock Mode screen appears.

6. Choose the Clock Mode. Select Auto if you have a digital channel in your area. Select Manual if you dont, or if you have a cable or satellite box. When done, press EnTErE button. The Daylight Savings screen appears.

If you select Manual, the clock setting screen appears.

7. Select the Daylight Saving Time setting: Off, On, or Auto, and then press EnTErE button.

8. After the time zone screen, The connection method for best HD screen quality is displayed. Press Right arrow button on your remote to view each screen in succession. Press the BLUE button to skip this section.

9. The Enjoy your TV screen appears. and then press EnTErE button.

Changing the Screen Size

Your TV has several screen size options, each designed to work best with specific types of video input. If you have a cable box or satellite receiver, it may have its own set of screen sizes as well.

To change the screen size, press the P.SIzE button on your remote. The first time you press it, your TV displays the current setting. Thereafter, each time you press the P.SIzE button, you change the size of the picture on the screen.

The following sizes are available:

Screen Fit displays a full HD picture covering the entire screen with no cutoff on any side. It is only available when your TV inputs an HDMI (720p, 1080i, 1080p), Component (1080i, 1080p), or DTV (over-the-air 1080i) signal.

16:9 Wide screen

Wide Fit

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Selecting a Source

To watch a movie on your Blu-ray player or watch your favorite TV show, you must select the correct source. A source is a device, such as a Blu-ray/DVD player, a cable/satellite box, antenna or a cable TV input. Sources can be connected to your TV through the HDMI, DVI, Component, Composite, or D-sub connections, or through the Antenna or Cable In connections.

To view the signal from a source connected to the HDMI, DVI, Component, Composite, or D-sub jack, press the SOUrCE button on your remote. Each time you press the SOUrCE button, you change to a different source.

Viewing the On Screen Menus

To view the On Screen Menus, follow these steps:

1. With the power on, press the MEnU button on your remote. The main menu appears. The menus left side has the following menu options: Picture, Sound, Channel, Setup, Input, Application, and Support.

2. Press the or button on your remote to select a menu option, and then press the EnTErE button.

3. When done using the menu, press the ExIT button on your remote to exit.

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Setting the Clock

Before you can use your TVs On/Off Timer, you must set the clock. To set the clock, follow these steps:

1. Turn on your TV.

2. Using your remote, press the MEnU button on your remote. Then, select Setup Time.

3. Select Clock Mode, and then press the EnTErE button. Set Clock Mode to Manual.

Select Auto if you have a digital channel in your area and are not using a cable/sat box.

4. Select Clock Set, and then press the EnTErE button. The Clock Set screen appears.

5. Using the number buttons on your remote, enter the Month, Day, year, Hour, and Minute. Use the or button to move between entry fields.

6. Press the rETUrn button on your remote when done.

Connecting a USB Device for Media Play

you can enjoy photo, music, and movie files stored on a USB device by connecting it to the TV and using the Media Play feature. To connect a USB device for Media Play, follow these steps:

1. Turn on your TV.

2. Connect a USB device containing photo, music and/or movie files to the USB jack on the rear of the TV.

3. When the Application selection screen appears, press the EnTErE button on your remote to select Media Play (USB).

Remote Control Buttons and Functions:

Changing the Picture Mode

Your TV has three preset Picture Modes with factory adjusted settings, each designed to give you an excellent picture under specific conditions.

The Picture Modes are listed and described in the table below:

Mode Description

Dynamic Brightens picture. For a vibrant, enhanced image in brightly lit or sunny room.

Standard For a bright, detailed picture in a normally lit room.

Movie For a studio quality cinema picture in a dimly lit or dark room.

To change the Picture Mode, follow these steps:

1. Turn on your TV.

2. Using your remote, press the MEnU button on your remote. Then, select Picture Mode.

3. On the Picture Mode menu, use the or on your remote to select the Picture Mode you want.

4. Press the ExIT button to exit the menu.

Changing Channels and Adjusting the Volume

Change the channels by pressing the z button on the remote.

If your TV is attached to a cable or satellite box, you change the channel using the boxs remote.

Adjust the volume by pressing the y button on the remote.

You can also change the channels by pressing the z buttons on the front panel of your TV and adjust the volume by pressing the y buttons.

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Return to the previous channel.

Press to switch between the sources (Blu-ray player, cable box, DVD player, etc.) connected to your TV.

MTS: Press to choose stereo, mono or Separate Audio Program (SAP broadcast).

P.SIZE: Picture size selection.

CC: Controls the caption decoder.

Cut off the sound temporarily.

Display Favorite Channel Lists on the screen.

Press to display information on the TV screen.

Exit the menu.

Change channels.

Display the main on-screen menu.

Press to select additional digital channels broadcast by the same station. For example, to select channel 54-3,

press 54, press -, and then press 3.

Press number buttons for direct access to channels.

Turns the TV on and off.

Displays the channel list on the screen.

Quickly selects frequently used functions.

Use these buttons to select On Screen Menu items and change menu settings.

Return to the previous menu.

View the Media Play.

Colored buttons for use in the Channel List, Media Play menu, etc.

Adjust the volume.

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