TA350 TA550 LED TV MONITOR (MFM TV) user manual imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. To receive more complete service, please register your product at www.samsung.
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.
Contents Getting Started 4 4 11 12 13 14 Safety Precautions Accessories Installing the Stand Viewing the Control Panel Viewing the Remote Control Connections 15 15 15 16 18 19 20 Connecting to an Antenna Plug & Play (Initial Setup) Connecting to an AV Device Connecting to an Audio Device Connecting to a PC Changing the Input Source Basic Features 20 21 22 23 26 27 30 How to Navigate Menus Using the Channel Menu Channel Menu Picture Menu Sound Menu System Menu Support Menu 20 Advanced Features O
Getting Started Safety Precautions Icons used for safety precautions WARNING Failing to follow the precautions marked with this sign may result in a serious injury or even a fatality. CAUTION Failing to follow the precautions marked with this sign may result in a personal injury or property damage. Do not perform. Must be followed. 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.
Getting Started Caution Avoid unplugging the power plug while the product is operating. yy Otherwise, it may damage the product due to electric shock. ! When unplugging the power plug from the wall outlet, make sure to hold it by the plug and not by the cord. yy Otherwise, it may result in electric shock or fire. ! ! Make sure to use only the power cord supplied by our company. In addition, do not use the power cord of another electric appliance. yy Otherwise, it may result in electric shock or fire.
Getting Started ! 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. yy This may shorten the product life cycle or cause fire. Avoid installing the product where children may reach it. yy If a child touches the product, the product may fall and this may result in injury. yy Since the front part is heavier, install the product on a flat and stable surface.
Getting Started ¦¦ Cleaning Related Warning Before cleaning the product, unplug the power cord. yy Otherwise, it may result in electric shock or fire. When cleaning the product, do not spray water directly over the product parts. yy Make sure that water does not enter the product. yy Otherwise, it may result in fire, electric shock or a problem with the product. Avoid spraying cleansing agent directly onto the product.
Getting Started ! ! If the product generates a strange noise, a burning smell, or smoke, unplug the power plug immediately and contact a service centre. yy Otherwise, it may result in electric shock or fire. Avoid letting children hang or climb onto the product. yy Otherwise, it may result 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.
Getting Started Avoid placing a liquid container such as a vase, flowerpot, beverage, cosmetics or drugs, or a metal object over the product. yy If water or substances enter the product, turn the power off, unplug the power cord and contact a service centre. yy Otherwise, it may result 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.
Getting Started Avoid placing a heavy object over the product. yy Otherwise, it may result in a problem with the product or injury. When using headphones or earphones, do not turn the volume too high. yy 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.
Getting Started Accessories ✎✎Please make sure the following items are included with your TV. If any items are missing, contact your dealer. ✎✎The items’ colours and shapes may vary depending on the models. ✎✎Cables not included in the package contents can be purchased separately. ✎✎Check that there is no accessory hidden behind packing materials when you open the box.
Getting Started Installing the Stand ✎✎Before assembling the product, place the product down on a flat and stable surface so that the screen is facing downwards. 1 Insert the Stand Connector into the Stand in the direction shown by the figure. 4 Place a soft cloth over the table to protect the product and place the product onto the cloth so that the front of the product is facing downwards. 2 Check if the Stand Connector is firmly connected.
Getting Started Viewing the Control Panel ✎✎The product colour and shape may vary depending on the model. Control Panel Power Indicator Blinks and turns off when the power is on and lights up in standby mode. Remote control sensor Aim the remote control towards this spot on the TV. SOURCEE Toggles between all the available input sources. In the on-screen menu, use this button as you would use the ENTERE button on the remote control.
Getting Started Viewing the Remote Control ✎✎This is a special remote control for the visually impaired persons and has Braille points on the Power, Channel and Volume buttons. POWER SOURCE Displays and selects the available video sources. Turns the TV on and off. Selects the TV mode directly. TV Have direct access to channels. Alternately select Teletext ON, Double, Mix or OFF. PRE-CH TTX/MIX Cuts off the sound temporarily. MUTE Changes channels. Adjusts the volume.
Connections Connecting to an Antenna When the TV is initially powered on, basic settings proceed automatically. ✎✎Preset: Connecting the mains and antenna. ANT OUT Plug & Play (Initial Setup) When the TV is initially powered on, a sequence of on-screen prompts will assist in configuring basic settings. Press the POWERP button. Plug & Play is available only when the Input Source is set to TV. ✎✎Before turning on the TV, make sure the antenna cable is connected.
Connections Connecting to an AV Device Using an HDMI or an HDMI to DVI cable (up to 1080p) Available devices: DVD, Blu-ray player, HD cable box, HD STB (Set-Top-Box) satellite receiver, VCR HDMI OUT DVD / Blu-ray player DVI OUT AUDIO OUT Red White W W R R DVD / Blu-ray player R-AUDIO-L ✎✎HDMI IN 1(DVI), 2 / PC/DVI AUDIO IN xx For better picture and audio quality, connect to a digital device using an HDMI cable.
Connections Using a Component (up to 1080p) or an Audio/Video (480i only) Available devices: DVD, Blu-ray player, HD cable box, HD STB (Set-Top-Box) satellite receiver, VCR DVD / Blu-ray player AUDIO OUT R-AUDIO-L W AUDIO OUT PR PB Y R-AUDIO-L R B G R W VIDEO OUT Y W R G B R W R R COMPONENT OUT VCR W R Red White Red B G Blue Green R Red W Y White Yellow Y R ✎✎When connecting to AV IN, the colour of the AV IN [VIDEO] jack (green) will not match the video cable (yellow
Connections Connecting to an Audio Device Using an Optical (Digital) or a Headphone Connection Available devices: digital audio system, amplifier, DVD home theatre, PC Digital Audio System OPTICAL ✎✎DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) xx When a Digital Audio System is connected to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) jack, decrease the volume of both the TV and the system. xx 5.1 CH (channel) audio is available when the TV is connected to an external device supporting 5.1 CH.
Connections Connecting to a PC Using an HDMI cable or an HDMI to DVI cable or a D-sub cable ✎✎Connecting through the HDMI cable may not be supported depending on the PC.
Connections Changing the Input Source Edit Name OO SOURCE → TOOLS → Edit Name → ENTERE Source In the Source, press the TOOLS button, and then you can set an external input sources name you want. OO SOURCE → Source Use to select TV or an external input sources such as a DVD / Blu-ray player / cable box /STB satellite receiver.
Basic Features Using the Channel Menu Press the CONTENT button to select Watch TV, and then select the menu you want to use. Each screen will be displayed. Channel List OO CONTENT → Watch TV → Channel List → ENTERE You can view channel information. Watch TV Channel List Schedule Manager All Channel List Channel Manager My Downloads • Source The displayed image may differ depending on the model.
Basic Features yy ( Channel Menu ) Channels: Shows all currently available channels. yy (F) Favourites 1 - 5: Shows favourite channels. Channel Status Display Icons Icons Operations a An analogue channel. c A channel selected. F A channel set as a Favourite. Channel Manager Option Menut ¦¦ Returning Channels OO MENUm → Channel → ENTERE Area You can change the area for channels.
Basic Features Fine Tune ¦¦ Adjusting Picture Settings If the reception is clear, you do not have to fine tune the channel, as this is done automatically during the search and store operation. If the signal is weak or distorted, fine tune the channel manually. Scroll to the left or right until the image is clear. OO MENUm → Picture → ENTERE ✎✎Settings are applied to the channel you’re currently watching.
Basic Features Screen Adjustment ■■ Picture Size: Your cable box / satellite receiver may have its own set of screen sizes as well. However, we highly recommend you use 16:9 mode most of the time. ¦¦ Setting up the TV with Your PC P.SIZE 16:9: Sets the picture to 16:9 wide mode. Wide Zoom: Magnifies the picture size more than 4:3. Adjusts the Position by using u / d buttons. ✎✎ Zoom: Magnifies the 16:9 wide pictures vertically to fit the screen size. Adjusts the Zoom or Position by using u / d button.
Basic Features Maintaining the Correct Posture when Using this Product Advanced Settings Black Tone : Off ► Dynamic Contrast : Medium Shadow Detail : -2 Gamma :0 RGB Only Mode : Off Colour Space : Native White Balance ▼ U Move E Enter R Return ■■ Black Tone (Off / Dark / Darker / Darkest): Select the black level to adjust the screen depth. Maintain the correct posture when using this product. yy Straighten your back.
Basic Features Picture Options Reset Picture (OK / Cancel) OO MENUm → Picture → Picture Options → Resets your current picture mode to its default settings. ENTERE Sound Menu ✎✎In PC mode, you can only make changes to the Colour Tone.
Basic Features ■■ Equalizer Adjusts the sound mode. –– Balance L/R: Adjusts the balance between the right and left speaker. –– 100Hz / 300Hz / 1kHz / 3kHz / 10kHz (Bandwidth Adjustment): Adjusts the level of specific bandwidth frequencies. –– Reset: Resets the equalizer to its default settings. ■■ Auto Volume (Off / Normal / Night): To equalize the volume level on each channel, set to Normal. Night: This mode provides an improved sound experience compared to Normal mode, making almost no noise.
Basic Features xx It is recommended that you use a USB memory Setting the On / Off Timer stick and a multi card reader when using On Timer. The On Timer function may not work with USB devices with a built-in battery, MP3 players, or PMPs made by some manufacturers because these devices take a long time to be recognized. ■■ On Timer 1 / On Timer 2 / On Timer 3: Three different on timer settings can be made. You must set the clock first.
Basic Features ■■ Change PIN: The Change PIN screen will appear. Choose any 4 digits for your PIN and enter them. Change your personal ID number required to set up the TV. Re-enter the same 4 digits. When the Confirm screen disappears, your PIN has been memorised.
Basic Features Support Menu Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)t For details on set up options, refer to the Anynet+ (HDMICEC) instructions. DivX® Video On Demand Shows the registration code authorized for the TV. If you connect to the DivX web site and register, you can download the VOD registration file. If you play the VOD registration using My Downloads, the registration is completed. ✎✎For more information on DivX® VOD, visit “http://vod. divx.com”.
Basic Features Software Upgrade Contact Samsung Software Upgrade can be performed downloading the latest firmware from “www.samsung.com,” to a USB memory device. Current Version the software already installed in the TV. View this information when your TV does not work properly or when you want to upgrade the software. You can find information regarding our call centres, and how to download products and software. ✎✎Software is represented as “Year/Month/Day_Version”.
Advanced Features Using the My Downloads Enjoy photos, music and/or movie files saved on a USB Mass Storage Class (MSC). My Downloads Videos Photos 1. Press the CONTENT button. 2. Press the u / d / l / r button to select desired menu (Videos, Photos, Music), then press the ENTERE button. Music Source Watch TV OO CONTENT → My Downloads → ENTERE ¦¦ Connecting a USB Device 1. Turn on your TV. 2. Connect a USB device containing photo, music and/or movie files to the USB jack on the side of the TV.
Advanced Features xx The power-saving mode of some external hard disk drives may be released automatically when connected to the TV. xx If a USB extension cable is used, the USB device may not be recognized or the files on the device may not be read. xx If a USB device connected to the TV 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.
Advanced Features yy Supported Video Formats File Extension Video Codec Resolution Frame rate (fps) Bit rate (Mbps) Divx 3.11 / 4.x / 5.1 / 6.0 1920x1080 6 ~ 30 8 XviD 1920x1080 6 ~ 30 8 H.264 BP / MP / HP 1920x1080 6 ~ 30 25 MPEG4 SP / ASP 1920x1080 6 ~ 30 8 Motion JPEG 640x480 6 ~ 30 8 Divx 3.11 / 4.x / 5.1 / 6.0 1920x1080 6 ~ 30 8 XviD 1920x1080 6 ~ 30 8 H.
Advanced Features Music Playing Music 1. Press the ◄ / ► / ▲ / ▼ button to select the desired Music in the file list. Music 1/2 2. Press the ENTERE button or � (Play) button. –– You can use � (REW) and µ (FF) buttons during playback. ✎✎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.
Advanced Features ¦¦ My Downloads - Additional Functions Videos/Music/Photos Play Option menu During playing a file, press the TOOLS button. Category Operations Videos Music Photos Title Search You can move the other file directly. > Time Search You can search the video using l and r button at one minute interval or entering the number directly. > Shuffle Mode You can play the music randomly. Repeat Mode You can play movie and music files repeatedly.
Advanced Features Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) What is Anynet+? t Anynet+ is a function that enables you to control all connected Samsung devices that support Anynet+ with your Samsung TV’s remote. The Anynet+ system can be used only with Samsung devices that have the Anynet+ feature. To be sure your Samsung device has this feature, check if there is an Anynet+ logo on it. yy You can only control Anynet+ devices using the TV remote control, not the buttons on the TV.
Advanced Features Anynet+ Menu The Anynet+ menu changes depending on the type and status of the Anynet+ devices connected to the TV. Anynet+ Menu View TV Device List Recording: (*recorder) (device_name) MENU (device_name) Tools Description Changes Anynet+ mode to TV broadcast mode. Shows the Anynet+ device list. Starts recording immediately using the recorder. (This is only available for devices that support the recording function.) Shows the connected device menus. E.g.
Advanced Features ¦¦ Recording You can make a recording of a TV Programme using a Samsung recorder. 1. Select Recording. ✎✎ When there are more than two recording devices xx When multiple recording devices are connected, the recording devices are listed. Select one recording device in the Device List. ✎✎ When the recording device is not displayed, press the a button in the Device List menu to search devices. 2. Press the EXIT button to exit.
Advanced Features ¦¦ Troubleshooting for Anynet+ Problem Anynet+ does not work. Possible Solution • • • • • • • • • • I want to start Anynet+. • • Check if the device is an Anynet+ device. The Anynet+ system supports Anynet+ devices only. Only one receiver (home theatre) can be connected. Check if the Anynet+ device power cord is properly connected. Check the Anynet+ device’s Video/Audio/HDMI cable connections. Check whether Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) is set to On in the Anynet+ setup menu.
Other Information Installing the Device Driver ✎✎If you install the device driver, you can set up the appropriate resolution and frequency for the product. The device driver is included on the CD supplied with the product. If the supplied drive file is corrupted, please visit the Samsung Electronics website (www.samsung.com), and download the driver. 1. Insert the driver installation CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Click on Windows Driver. 3.
Other Information Analogue Channel Teletext Feature The index page of the Teletext service gives you information on how to use the service. For Teletext information to be displayed correctly, channel reception must be stable. Otherwise, information may be missing or some pages may not be displayed. ✎✎You can change Teletext pages by pressing the numeric buttons on the remote control. 1 / (Teletext on/mix/off): Activates the Teletext mode for the current channel.
Other Information Attaching a Wall Mount/Desktop Stand Preparing before installing Wall-Mount/Desktop Stand 1. Turn the product off and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. 2. Place a soft cloth or cushion on a flat surface to protect the panel and place the product face down. 3. Separate the screw at the rear of the product. 4. Pull the stand in the direction of the arrow as shown in the figure to separate it.
Other Information xx Avoid using screws that are incompatible with the standard VESA specifications and avoid assembling them using excessive force. This may result in damage to the product or injury due to the product falling. Samsung shall not be held liable for any damage or injury.
Other Information Troubleshooting If you have any questions about the TV, first refer to this list. If none of these troubleshooting tips apply, please visit “www. samsung.com,” then click on Support, or contact the call centre listed on the back-cover of this manual. Issues Solutions and Explanations PC Connection A Mode Not Supported message appears. • Set your PC’s output resolution and frequency so they match the resolutions supported by the TV (p. 19).
Other Information Issues Solutions and Explanations RF(Cable/Antenna) Connection The TV is not receiving all channels. • • • The picture is distorted: macro block error small block, dots, pixelization • • Make sure the Antenna cable is connected securely. Please try Plug & Play (Initial setup) to add available channels to the channel list. Go to MENU System - Plug & Play (Initial setup) and wait for all available channels to be stored (p. 15). Verify the Antenna is positioned correctly.
Other Information ¦¦ Storage and Maintenance ✎✎If you attched some stickers on the TV screen, it remains some debris after removing the sticker. Please clean it to watch TV. 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. ¦¦ Licence TheaterSound, SRS and the symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc.
Other Information 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 VESA Mounting Interface 75 mm × 75 mm Tilt -2°~ 22° T19A350 T20A350 T22A350 T23A350 T24A350 Screen Size (Diagonal) Model Name 18.5 inches (47 cm) 20 inches (50 cm) 21.
Other Information Index A Accessories Advanced Settings Amplify Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) Auto Adjustment Auto Volume F 11 25 26 37 24 27 B Background Music Balance L/R Batteries Black Tone Brightness 35 26 14 25 23 C Cable Holder Change PIN Channel List Channel Manager Channel Menu Cleaning Related Clock Colour Tone Component Connecting to a PC Connecting to an Antenna Connecting to an Audio Device Connecting to an AV Device 44 29 21 21 22 7 27 26 17 19 15 18 16 D DIGITAL AUDIO OUT DivX® VOD D-sub Dynamic
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