Samsung PN58C680, User Manual

Page 1: ...AMSUNG WORLDWIDE If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center Country Customer Care Center Web Site Address CANADA 1 800 SAMSUNG 726 7864 www samsung com Samsung Electronics Canada Inc Customer Service 55 Standish Court Mississauga Ontario L5R 4B2 Canada U S A 1 800 SAMSUNG 726 7864 www samsung com Samsung Electronics America In...

Page 2: ...ust be presented to the Service Center Transportation to and from the Service Center is the responsibility of the purchaser Conditions covered are limited only to manufacturing defects in material or workmanship and only those encountered in normal use of the product Excluded but not limited to are any originally specified provisions for in home or on site services minimum or maximum repair times ...

Page 3: ...ing the Sleep Timer 22 Setting the On Off Timer 22 Locking Programs 23 Other Features 24 Picture In Picture PIP 26 y y Support Menu 26 Advanced Features y y Network Connection 28 Connecting to a Wired Network 28 Connecting to a Wireless Network 30 y y Media Play 34 Connecting a USB Device 34 Connecting to your PC through a network 34 Screen Display 36 Playing Multiple Files 39 Media Play Additiona...

Page 4: ...nding on the models y y Remote Control BN59 01105A Batteries AAA x 2 y y Owner s Instructions y y Warranty Card Safety Guide Quick Setup Guide y y Cleaning Cloth BN63 01798B y y Power Cord Blanking Bracket Ferrite Core for Power Cord and Component cable 2EA 3301 002049 Ferrite Core for Power Cord The ferrite cores are used to shield the cables from interference When connecting a cable open the fer...

Page 5: ...o screws M4 X L12 at position 1 and then fasten two screws M4 X L12 at position 2 NOTE x x Make sure to distinguish between the front and back of the Stand and Guide Stand when assembling them x x Make sure that at least two persons lift and move the PDP TV x x Stand the product up and fasten the screws If you fasten the screws with the PDP TV placed down it may lean to one side Do not insert your...

Page 6: ...ons as you would use the and buttons on the remote control z Changes the channels In the OSD use the z buttons as you would use the and buttons on the remote control Power Indicator Blinks and turns off when the power is on and lights up in standby mode P Power Turns the TV on or off Remote control sensor Aim the remote control towards this spot on the TV Standby mode Do not leave your TV in stand...

Page 7: ...7 CC Controls the caption decoder p 24 Displays and selects the available video sources p 12 Press to directly access channels Press to select additional channels digital being broadcasted by the same station For example to select channel 54 3 press 54 then press and 3 Adjusts the volume Brings up the OSD Displays Media Play p 34 Quickly select frequently used functions Returns to the previous men...

Page 8: ...andard Press the volume button on the TV When you see the volume OSD press and hold MENU for 5 sec 3 Selecting an antenna Press the or button then press the ENTERE button Select Air Cable or Auto 4 Selecting a channel Press the or button then press the ENTERE button Select the channel source to memorize When setting the antenna source to Cable a step appears allowing you to assign numerical values...

Page 9: ...rsion and if out of date request an upgrade x x Be sure to purchase a certified HDMI cable Otherwise the picture may not display or a connection error may occur x x A basic high speed HDMI cable or one with ethernet is recommended This product does not support the ethernet function via HDMI Using a Component up to 1080p or Audio Video 480i only Cable Available devices DVD Blu ray player cable box ...

Page 10: ... a DVD Blu ray player cable box STB Set Top Box satellite receiver and is connected to the TV via HDMI only 2 CH audio will be heard from the home theater receiver If you want to hear 5 1 CH audio connect the digital audio out jack from your DVD Blu ray player cable box STB satellite receiver directly to an amplifier or home theater AUDIO OUT Connects to the audio input jacks on your amplifier DVD...

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Page 12: ... to DVI PC or DVI Devices mode under Edit Name SOURCE Basic Features How to Navigate Menus Before using the TV follow the steps below to learn how to navigate the menu and select and adjust different functions POWER TOOLS POWER POWER POWER SOURCE ON OFF PRE CH MENU S MODE P MODE P SIZE CC SLEEP A B C D MTS INFO FAV CH MEDIA P CH LIST 4 1 2 3 EXIT EXIT EXIT RETURN RETURN MENU 1 MENU button Displays...

Page 13: ...ions menus may differ depending on the situation Channel Status Display Icons Icons Operations c A channel selected A channel set as a Favorite A reserved Program Using Favorite Channels O O MENUm Channel Channel List ENTERE Add to Favorite Delete from Favorite t Set channels you watch frequently as Favorites 1 Select a channel and press the TOOLS button 2 Add or delete a channel using the Add to ...

Page 14: ...hannels you want NOTE x x All deleted channels will be shown on the All Channels menu x x A gray colored channel indicates the channel has been deleted x x The Add menu only appears for deleted channels x x Delete a channel from the Added Channels or Favorite menu in the same manner Timer Viewing You can set a desired channel to be displayed automatically at the reserved time Set the current time ...

Page 15: ...picture quality control NOTE x x When you make changes to Cell Light Contrast Brightness Sharpness Color or Tint G R the OSD will be adjusted accordingly x x In PC mode you can only make changes to Cell Light Contrast and Brightness x x Settings can be adjusted and stored for each external device connected to the TV Economical Solutions The Eco Function can be used to enhance your power savings O ...

Page 16: ...justments to the hue and saturation Color Space Auto Native Custom Adjust the range of colors available to create the image To adjust Color Red Green Blue and Reset set Color Space to Custom White Balance Adjust the color temperature for a more natural picture R Offset G Offset B Offset Adjust each color s red green blue darkness R Gain G Gain B Gain Adjust each color s red green blue brightness R...

Page 17: ...Press the button to select Reset 6 Press the ENTERE button to reset the picture to its default position x x After selecting Screen Fit in HDMI 1080i 1080p or Component 1080i 1080p mode you made need to center the picture 1 Press the or button to select Position 2 Press the ENTERE button 3 Press the or button to move the picture 4 Press the ENTERE button 5 Press the or button to select Reset 6 Pres...

Page 18: ...erforming the function repeat the function again Press any key on the remote control to cancel this feature Side Gray Light Dark When you watch TV with the screen ratio set to 4 3 the screen is prevented from any damage by adjusting the white balance on both extreme left and right sides Viewing TV using the 3D function O O MENUm Picture 3D ENTERE IMPORTANT HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION FOR 3D PICT...

Page 19: ...is only activated when the 3D Mode is 2D 3D Picture Correction Adjusts the images for the left and right eye 3D Auto View Off On If 3D Auto View is set to On a Side by Side format HDMI signal with one of the resolutions below is automatically switched to 3D Here correct 3D information must be sent from the Standard HDMI 3D Format If a 3D failure occurs due to a 3D information error set 3D Auto Vie...

Page 20: ...cts x x The ideal viewing distance should be three times or more the height of the screen We recommend sitting with viewer s eyes on a level with the screen Picture Reset OK Cancel Resets your current picture mode to its default settings Setting up the TV with Your PC Set the input source to PC O O MENUm Picture ENTERE Auto Adjustment t Adjust frequency values positions and fine tune the settings ...

Page 21: ...hannels only Digital TV broadcasts are capable of simultaneous transmission of many audio tracks for example simultaneous translations of the program into foreign languages You can only select a language among the ones being broadcasted Multi Track Sound MTS t analog channels only Mono Choose for channels that are broadcasting in mono or if you are having difficulty receiving a stereo signal Stere...

Page 22: ...y Available only when Clock Mode is set to Manual You can set the Month Day Year Hour and Minute directly by pressing the number buttons on the remote control DST Daylight Saving Time Off On Switches the Daylight Saving Time function on or off This function is only available when the Clock Mode is set to Auto Time Zone Select your time zone This function is only available when the Clock Mode is se...

Page 23: ...TV G General audience TV PG Parental guidance TV 14 Viewers 14 and over TV MA Mature audience ALL Lock all TV ratings FV Fantasy violence V Violence S Sexual situation L Adult Language D Sexually Suggestive Dialog The V Chip will automatically block certain categories dealing with more sensitive material For example if you block the TV Y category then TV Y7 will automatically be blocked Similarly ...

Page 24: ...vel etc and TV ratings For example DH MH H etc may differ depending on the broadcasting station Change PIN The Change PIN screen will appear Choose any 4 digits for your PIN and enter them As soon as the 4 digits are entered the Confirm New PIN screen appears Re enter the same 4 digits When the Confirm screen disappears your PIN has been memorized How to watch a restricted channel If the TV is tun...

Page 25: ... x The Foreground and Background cannot be set to have the same color x x You cannot set both the Foreground Opacity and the Background Opacity to Transparent Network Network Type Network Setup Network Test For details on set up options refer to the Network Connection instructions p 28 General Game Mode Off On When connecting to a game console such as PlayStation or Xbox you can enjoy a more reali...

Page 26: ...e is noise in the test pattern select Yes There may be a problem with the TV Contact Samsung s Call Center for assistance 1 800 SAMSUNG No If the test pattern is properly displayed select No There may be a problem with your external equipment Please check your connections If the problem still persists refer to the external device s user manual Sound Test Yes No Use the built in melody sound to che...

Page 27: ...er the upgrade By Online Upgrade the software using the Internet First configure your network For detailed procedures on using the Network Setup refer to the Network Connection instructions If the internet connection doesn t operate properly the connection may be broken Please retry downloading If the problem persists download by USB and upgrade Alternative Software backup Displays the Software ve...

Page 28: ...st Configuration Protocol DHCP Modems and routers that support DHCP automatically provide the IP address subnet mask gateway and DNS values your TV needs to access the Internet so you don t have to enter them manually Most home networks are Dynamic Networks Some networks require a Static IP address If your network requires a Static IP address you must enter the IP address subnet mask gateway and D...

Page 29: ...up when connecting your TV to a network that requires a Static IP address Getting the Network Connection Values To get the Network connection values on most Windows computers follow these steps 1 Right click the Network icon on the bottom right of the screen 2 In the pop up menu that appears click Status 3 On the dialog that appears click the Support tab 4 On the Support Tab click the Details butt...

Page 30: ...ess IP sharer that is not currently being used If the channel set for the wireless IP sharer is currently being used by another device nearby this will result in interference and communication failure x x If you apply a security system other than the systems listed below it will not work with the TV x x If you select the Pure High throughput Greenfield 802 11N mode and set your AP s Security Encry...

Page 31: ...urity Key is based on a Pass Phrase typically a word or a series of letters and numbers of a specified length you were asked to enter when you set up security for your wireless network If you use this method of setting up the network connection and have a Security Key for your wireless network you will have to enter the Pass Phrase during the setup process Notice The picture may appear corrupted f...

Page 32: ...r or symbol move to the letter or symbol and then press the ENTERE button To delete the last letter or number you entered press the Green button on your remote 9 When done press the Blue button on your remote The Network Connecting screen appears 10 Wait until the connection confirmation message is displayed and then press the ENTERE button The Network Setup screen re appears 11 To test the connec...

Page 33: ...he button to go to the first DNS entry field Enter the numbers as above 9 When done press the button to go to Select a Network Select your network and then press the ENTERE button 10 Go to Step 4 in the How to set up automatically p 32 and follow the directions from that point on If Your TV Fails to Connect to the Internet Your TV may not be able to connect to the Internet because your ISP has per...

Page 34: ...d PC Share Manager and the users manual from www samsung com 1 For more information on how to configure your network refer to Network Connection p 28 You are recommended to locate both the TV and the PC in same subnet The first 3 parts of the subnet address of the TV 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 Us...

Page 35: ...r data loss x x Connect a USB HDD to the dedicated port USB 2 HDD port x x Do not disconnect the USB device while it is loading x x The higher the resolution of the image the longer it takes to display on the screen x x The maximum supported JPEG resolution is 15360X8640 pixels x x For unsupported or corrupted files the Not Supported File Format message is displayed x x If the files are sorted by ...

Page 36: ... string based Micro DVD sub or txt string based Information You can ascertain the selected file name and the number of files and page Sort List Section Displays the sorting standard The sorting standard is different depending on the contents Operation Buttons Red Change Device Selects a connected device B Green Preference Sets the file preference not supported in Basic view Yellow Select Selects m...

Page 37: ... 24 25 30 30 AC3 MPEG LPCM AAC MPEG2 1920x1080 24 25 30 30 H 264 1920x1080 6 30 25 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 x x If there are problems with the contents of a codec the codec will not be supported x x If the information for a Container is incorrect and the file is in error the Container will n...

Page 38: ...ven 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 Photos Viewing a Photo or Slide Show 1 Press the or button to select Photos then press the ENTERE button in the Media Play menu 2 Press the button to select the desired photo in the file list 3 Press the ENTERE butt...

Page 39: ...splays the whole folder You can view the photo by selecting the folder Title Sorts and displays the file title in Symbol Number Alphabet Special order Preference Sorts and displays the file by preference You can change the file preference in the file list section using the Green button Latest Date Sorts and shows files by the latest date Earliest Date Sorts and shows files by the earliest date Art...

Page 40: ...u can select the slide show speed during the slide show Background Music You can set and select background music when watching a slide show Zoom You can zoom into images in full screen mode Rotate You can rotate images in full screen mode Information You can see detailed information about the played file Settings Using the Setup Menu Continuous Movie Play Help Resume Play On Off Select to display ...

Page 41: ... your TV and the Digital Audio Input on the Home Theater x x When following the connection above the Optical jack only outputs 2 channel audio You will only hear sound from the Home Theater s Front Left and Right speakers and the subwoofer If you want to hear 5 1 channel audio connect the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT OPTICAL jack on the DVD Satellite Box i e Anynet Device 1 or 2 directly to the Amplifier or ...

Page 42: ...However a device may not turn off if recording is in progress May not be enabled depending on the device Switching between Anynet Devices 1 Anynet devices connected to the TV are listed If you cannot find a device you want press the Red button to refresh the list 2 Select a device and press the ENTERE button You can switch to the selected device The Device List menu will only appear when you set A...

Page 43: ...nnels operating Media Play or Plug Play initial setup etc When connecting or removing the HDMI cable please make sure to search devices again or turn your TV off and on again Check if the Anynet Function of Anynet device is set on I want to start Anynet Check if the Anynet device is properly connected to the TV and check if the Anynet HDMI CEC is set to On in the Anynet Setup menu Press the TOOLS ...

Page 44: ...this TV for using the Message Media or ScreenShare function The Media function is available in all mobile devices which support AllShare Allowed Denied Allows Blocks the mobile phone Delete Deletes the mobile phone from the list This function only deletes the name of the mobile from the list If the deleted mobile device is turned on or trys to connect to the TV it may appear on the list again Usin...

Page 45: ... Play menu automatically changes For more detail information refer to Media Play p 34 Using ScreenShare Function Using ScreenShare you can browse various web contents provided by the mobile phone For example the image below displays an access page for contents on a mobile You can read the mobile s files and view the phone book and calendar on the TV Also in the phone book you can make a call to an...

Page 46: ... x When purchasing our wall mount kit a detailed installation manual and all parts necessary for assembly are provided x x Do not use screws that do not comply with the VESA standard screw specifications x x Do not use screws that are longer than the standard dimension or do not comply with the VESA standard screw specifications Screws that are too long may cause damage to the inside of the TV set...

Page 47: ...stances between the product and other objects e g walls to ensure proper ventilation Failing to do so may result in fire or a problem with the product due to an increase in the internal temperature of the product When using a stand or wall mount use parts provided by Samsung Electronics only x x If you use parts provided by another manufacturer it may result in a problem with the product or an inj...

Page 48: ...gnated for your TV Make sure to use only the appropriate supplied screw If you use a different screw you can damage your TV 2 Firmly fasten the screw you provided size M4xL20 or similar to the wall or cabinet where the TV is to be installed If you fasten the screw to the wall we recommend you drive the screw into a stud If that is not possible use a molly to anchor the screw 3 Tie the TV Holder co...

Page 49: ...ables are connected to the correct jacks Incorrect or loose connections may cause color problems or a blank screen There is poor color or brightness Adjust the Picture options in the TV menu go to Picture mode Color Brightness Sharpness p 15 Adjust Energy Saving option in the Setup menu go to MENU Picture Eco Solution Energy Saving p 15 Try resetting the picture to view the default picture setting...

Page 50: ...k your PC power settings Make sure the AC power cord is plugged in securely to the wall outlet and the TV When watching TV from an antenna or cable connection the TV will turn off after 10 15 minutes if there is no signal There is no picture video Check cable connections remove and reconnect all cables connected to the TV and external devices Set your external device s Cable Sat Box DVD Blu ray et...

Page 51: ...icture movement up down Vertical Line and side to side Horizontal Dot The cable set top box remote control doesn t turn the TV on or off or adjust the volume Program the Cable Set remote control to operate the TV Refer to the Cable Set user manual for the SAMSUNG TV code Caption on TV menu is greyed out Caption can not be selected in the TV menu when connected via HDMI or Component p 24 Caption mu...

Page 52: ...to vod divx com with this code to complete the registration process and learn more about DivX VOD Pat 7 295 673 7 460 688 7 519 274 Open Source License Notice In the case of using open source software Open Source Licenses are available on the product menu Open Source License Notice is written only English Specifications Display Resolution 1920 x 1080 Environmental Considerations Operating Temperat...

Page 53: ...tail rear view Unit inches Model name 1 2 3 4 5 6 PN50C680 15 7 4 5 3 4 36 5 15 7 20 3 PN58C680 15 7 4 1 4 2 43 9 23 6 23 4 NOTE All drawings are not necessarily to scale Some dimensions are subject to change without prior notice Refer to the dimensions prior to performing installation of your TV Not responsible for typographical or printed errors 2010 Samsung Electronics America Inc 1 2 3 4 5 6 7...

Page 54: ... Film Mode 18 Fine Tune 15 Flesh Tone 16 Frequency 11 H HDMI 9 41 Home theater 10 41 I Installation Space 47 L Language 24 License 52 M Media Play 34 Melody 25 Menu Transparency 25 Mono 21 Music 38 N Navigate 12 Network Connection 28 Network Setup 29 O ON OFF button 7 Optimal resolution 11 P Photos 38 Picture Size 17 40 PIP 26 Plug Play 8 Power Indicator 6 R Receiver 43 Recording 42 Remote Control...