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Samsung MD55B - User Manual

Samsung MD55B
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BN46-00237A-01
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Table of Contents

Questions and Answers

Summary

Before Using the Product

Copyright

Manual copyright and usage restrictions.

Cleaning

Instructions for cleaning the product safely.

Storage

Guidelines for proper storage to prevent damage.

Safety Precautions

General safety warnings and precautions.

Symbols

Explanation of safety symbols used in the manual.

Electricity and Safety

Electrical safety guidelines.

Installation

Safe installation procedures and warnings.

Operation

Safe operation guidelines and warnings.

PREPARATIONS

Checking the Contents

Steps to verify all items are present after unpacking.

Removing the Packaging

Instructions for safely unpacking the product.

Checking the Components

Verifying all included components are present.

Parts

Identification and description of product components.

Control Panel

Overview of the product's control panel buttons.

Reverse Side

Identification of ports on the product's rear.

Anti-theft Lock

Instructions for using an anti-theft locking device.

Remote Control

Detailed explanation of remote control buttons and functions.

CONNECTING AND USING A SOURCE DEVICE

Before Connecting

Preliminary checks before connecting external devices.

Pre-connection Checkpoints

Essential checks before connecting devices.

Connecting and Using a PC

How to connect and use a PC with the display.

Connecting to a PC

Step-by-step guide for PC connection.

Changing the Resolution

Adjusting display resolution for optimal quality.

Connecting to a Video Device

Connecting various video sources like AV, Component, HDMI.

Connection Using the AV Cable

Guide for connecting via AV cable.

Connection Using the Component Cable

Guide for connecting via Component cable.

Connection Using an HDMI-DVI Cable

Guide for connecting via HDMI-DVI cable.

Connection Using an HDMI Cable

Guide for connecting via HDMI cable.

Connecting to an Audio System

Connecting an external audio system.

Connecting to an Antenna

Connecting an antenna for TV signal.

Connecting the network box(sold separately)

Connecting an external network box for MagicInfo.

MagicInfo

Setup and usage of MagicInfo software.

Changing the Input source

Selecting and changing the active input source.

Source

How to select and manage input sources.

USING MDC

Configuring Settings for Multi Control

Setting up the MDC for multi-display control.

MDC Connection

Methods for connecting to MDC via RS-232C or Ethernet.

ID Setup

Assigning unique IDs to connected displays.

ID Input

Entering the product ID for signal reception.

MDC Program Installation;Uninstallation

Procedures for installing and uninstalling MDC software.

Installation

Step-by-step guide for installing MDC software.

Uninstallation

Steps to remove MDC software from the system.

What is MDC?

Explanation of the Multiple Display Control feature.

Connecting to MDC

Methods for connecting to MDC via RS-232C or Ethernet.

Connection Management

Managing device connections within MDC.

Auto Set ID

Automatically assigns IDs to connected displays.

Cloning

Copies settings from one display to multiple others.

Command Retry

Specifies retry count for MDC commands.

Getting Started with MDC

Initial steps to start using the MDC software.

Main Screen Layout

Overview of the MDC software's main interface.

Menus

Navigating and using MDC menus for control.

Screen Adjustment

Adjusting screen settings like contrast and brightness.

Custom

Manual adjustment of screen parameters.

Options

Advanced screen settings and features.

Size

Adjusting picture size and related settings.

Sound Adjustment

Configuring sound settings like bass and treble.

Bass

Adjusting bass levels for audio output.

Treble

Adjusting treble levels for audio output.

Balance (L;R)

Adjusting left and right speaker volume balance.

SRS TS XT

Enabling or disabling SRS TS XT audio effect.

Screen Adjustment

Picture Mode

Selecting picture modes for different viewing environments.

If the input source is PC or DVI

Picture modes for PC/DVI input.

If the input source is AV, Component, HDMI or TV

Picture modes for AV/Component/HDMI/TV input.

Backlight; Contrast; Brightness; Sharpness; Color; Tint (G;R)

Adjusting basic picture quality parameters.

Screen Adjustment

Adjusting picture size and aspect ratio.

Picture Size

Options for adjusting picture size and aspect ratio.

Position

Adjusting the position of the displayed image.

PC Screen Adjustment

Fine-tuning PC display settings.

Resolution Select

Selecting the display resolution.

Auto Adjustment

Automatically adjusts picture settings.

Advanced Settings

Fine-tuning picture quality with advanced options.

Black Tone

Adjusting the black level for screen depth.

Dynamic Contrast

Adjusting the screen contrast dynamically.

Shadow Detail

Increasing brightness of dark images.

Gamma

Adjusting primary color intensity.

Expert Pattern

Using test patterns for picture calibration.

RGB Only Mode

Fine-tuning hue and saturation using RGB.

Color Space

Adjusting the range of colors for images.

White Balance

Adjusting color temperature for natural picture.

10 p White Balance (Off; On)

Controls white balance in 10-point intervals.

Flesh Tone

Emphasizing pink flesh tones in images.

Edge Enhancement (Off; On)

Emphasizing object boundaries.

Motion Lighting (Off; On)

Reduces power consumption via brightness reduction.

LED Motion Plus (Off; On)

Reduces blur for smoother motion.

Picture Options

Adjusting color tone and other picture options.

Color Tone

Adjusting the overall color tone of the image.

Color Temp.

Adjusting the color temperature of the display.

Digital Noise Filter

Reduces static and ghosting in broadcast signals.

MPEG Noise Filter

Reduces MPEG noise for better picture quality.

HDMI Black Level

Adjusts the black level on the screen.

Film Mode

Automatically processes film signals for optimal quality.

Reset Picture

Resets picture settings to default.

Sound Adjustment

Sound Mode

Selecting sound modes for different audio types.

Sound Effect

Applying audio effects like SRS surround.

Broadcast Audio Options

Options for preferred language and multi-track sound.

Speaker Settings

Configuring speaker output and auto volume.

Reset Sound

Resets all sound settings to defaults.

Media

Favorites

Managing favorite channels and groups.

Functions on the Favorites Screen

Accessing functions like View Mode, Antenna, Sorting, Edit Mode.

Using Edit Mode to Delete a Favorite

Steps to remove channels from favorites.

Channel

Managing channels, adding, deleting, and setting favorites.

Channel Manager

Interface for managing channels and favorites.

Using Edit Mode to Delete a Channel from the Channel List

Procedure to delete channels from the list.

Using the TOOLS button with Channel

Adding or deleting channels using the TOOLS button.

Videos

Playing video files from USB or internal memory.

Playing a Video

Steps to play video files.

Photos

Viewing photos and creating slide shows.

Viewing a Photo (or Slide Show)

How to view photos and start slide shows.

Music

Playing music files and creating playlists.

Playing Music

Steps to play music files.

Creating My Playlist

How to create and manage music playlists.

Playing My Playlist

Playing music from a created playlist.

Playing Selected Music Files

Steps to play selected music files.

Videos; Photos; Music - Additional Functions

Sorting file lists and play options.

Sorting the file lists

Options for sorting media files by criteria.

Videos; Photos; Music Play Option menu

Playback options for media files.

Source

Selecting the input source for the display.

Edit Name

Renaming connected source devices.

Edit Favorites

Setting external input sources as favorites.

Information

Viewing detailed information about external devices.

Refresh

Searching for connected devices.

Network

Network Setting

Setting up network connections.

Connecting to a Wired Network

Methods for connecting to a wired network.

Wired Network Settings

Configuring wired network connection settings.

Automatic Network Settings

Automatically setting up network connection via DHCP.

Manual Network Settings

Manually configuring network settings for static IP.

Getting the Network Connection Values

How to find network connection values on Windows.

How to set up manually

Step-by-step guide for manual network setup.

Connecting to a Wireless Network

Connecting to a wireless network.

Wireless Network Setting

Setting up wireless network connections.

Automatic Network Setup

Automatically setting up wireless network connection.

Manual Network Setup

Manually configuring wireless network connection.

WPS(PBC)

Setting up wireless connection using WPS Push Button.

One Foot Connection

Connecting to Samsung wireless routers automatically.

Ad Hoc Network Setup

Connecting to devices without a wireless router.

Network Status

Checking current network and internet status.

MagicInfo Lite Settings

Configuring MagicInfo Lite settings.

Server

Setting up the MagicInfo Lite Server IP and FTP mode.

Storage

Managing storage space for schedules and content.

Slideshow

Setting display time and effects for slideshows.

Schedule Name

Selecting a format for local schedule titles.

Safely Remove USB

Safely removing USB memory devices.

Information

Displaying device name, serial number, and software version.

System

Plug & Play

Initial setup of basic settings like language and network.

Selecting a language

Choosing the OSD language for the display.

Setting up the Network

Configuring network connection during initial setup.

Setting the Clock Mode

Setting clock mode automatically or manually.

Selecting search options for auto program

Choosing search options for auto program.

Multi Control

Configuring settings for Multiple Display Control (MDC).

Configuring settings for Multi Control

Steps to configure MDC connections and IDs.

Time

Configuring clock and timer settings.

Clock

Setting the clock to use timer features.

Changing the Setting for Clock

Adjusting clock mode and date/time.

Sleep Timer

Setting the product to automatically shut off.

On Timer

Setting the product to turn on automatically.

Off Timer

Setting the product to turn off automatically.

Holiday Management

Managing holidays to prevent timer activation.

Menu Language

Setting the display language for the on-screen menu.

Eco Solution

Features for saving power consumption.

Energy Saving

Activating power saving mode.

Eco Sensor (Off; On)

Adapting picture settings to room light.

No Signal Power Off

Setting the product to turn off without a signal.

Auto Power Off (Off; On)

Automatically turning off the product after inactivity.

Caption

Enabling or disabling on-screen text captions.

Caption Mode

Selecting the desired caption mode.

Digital Caption Options

Customizing digital caption appearance.

Security

Setting up security features like PIN and locks.

Safety Lock (Off; On)

Locking menus and buttons using Safety Lock.

Button Lock (Off; On)

Locking the product's physical buttons.

Program Rating Lock (Off; On)

Blocking programs based on rating.

Change PIN

Changing the security PIN number.

PIP

Setting up Picture-in-Picture mode.

Auto Protection Time

Activating screen saver to prevent burn-in.

Screen Burn Protection

Features to prevent screen burn-in.

Pixel Shift

Moving pixels to prevent screen burn.

Timer

Setting timers for screen burn protection.

Pixel

Function to prevent after-images by moving pixels.

Side Gray

Adjusting the brightness of the grey screen background.

Video Wall

Customizing layout for multiple displays forming a video wall.

Video Wall

Activating or deactivating the Video Wall feature.

Format

Selecting image display format for multiple displays.

Horizontal

Dividing the screen into horizontal sections.

Vertical

Dividing the screen into vertical sections.

Screen Position

Customizing the arrangement of split screens.

Source AutoSwitch Settings

Automatically switching between video sources.

Source AutoSwitch

Enabling automatic search for active video sources.

Primary Source

Specifying the primary source for automatic input.

Secondary Source

Specifying the secondary source for automatic input.

General

General system settings and features.

Max. Power Saving

Turning off the product to save power.

Game Mode

Optimizing settings for gaming consoles.

BD Wise

Optimizing picture quality for Samsung media products.

Auto Power

Automatically powering on the product when power is connected.

Standby Control

Setting screen standby mode based on input signal.

Lamp Schedule

Adjusting lamp value at specified times in MDC mode.

OSD Display

Displaying or hiding menu items on screen.

Power On Adjustment

Setting warm-up time for screen to turn on.

Temperature Control

Detecting and managing internal product temperature.

Device Name

Setting a name for the device for network remote control.

Anynet+(HDMI-CEC)

Controlling connected Samsung devices with the remote.

Anynet+(HDMI-CEC)

Explanation of Anynet+ functionality.

Auto Turn Off (No; Yes)

Automatically turning off Anynet+ devices when the product powers off.

Switching between Anynet+ Devices

Navigating between connected Anynet+ devices.

Receiver

Listening to sound through an external receiver.

DivX Video On Demand

Registration and download for DivX VOD.

Network Remote Control

Controlling the product with Samsung mobile devices.

Reset System

Resetting system settings to default factory settings.

Reset All

Resetting all display settings to default factory settings.

Support

Software Upgrade

Upgrading the TV's software to the latest version.

By USB

Steps to upgrade software using a USB drive.

Alternative Software

Upgrading using previously downloaded software.

Contact Samsung

Information on contacting customer support.

MagicInfo Lite

File Formats Compatible with MagicInfo Lite Player

Supported file formats for MagicInfo Lite.

Video; Audio

Details on supported video and audio file formats.

Network Schedule

Setting up network schedules for MagicInfo Lite.

Connecting to a server

Connecting MagicInfo Lite to a server.

MagicInfo Lite Settings

Configuring MagicInfo Lite player settings.

Approving a connected device from the server

Authorizing devices for MagicInfo Lite server connection.

Local Schedule

Running schedules created by Local Schedule Manager.

Local Schedule Manager

Managing and configuring local schedules.

Registering a Local Schedule

Steps to create a new local schedule.

Modifying a Local Schedule

How to edit an existing local schedule.

Deleting a Local Schedule

Procedure to remove a local schedule.

Running a Local Schedule

How to execute a created local schedule.

Stopping a Local Schedule

How to stop a running local schedule.

Viewing the details of a Local Schedule

Displaying detailed information of a local schedule.

Contents Manager

Managing content files for MagicInfo Lite.

Copying content

Copying content between internal memory and USB.

Deleting content

Removing content files from memory.

Internal AutoPlay

Automatic playback of content from internal memory.

USB AutoPlay

Automatic playback of content from USB devices.

When Content is Running

Viewing details and changing settings while content plays.

Viewing the details of the content that is running

Displaying information about currently playing content.

Changing the settings for the content that is running

Adjusting picture/sound settings during playback.

Troubleshooting Guide

Requirements Before Contacting Samsung Customer Service Center

Preliminary steps before contacting support.

Testing the Product

Performing product tests to diagnose issues.

Checking the Resolution and Frequency

Verifying resolution and frequency settings.

Check the followings.

Common installation and screen issues and solutions.

Installation issue (PC mode)

Troubleshooting PC connection and display issues.

Screen issue

Troubleshooting common screen display problems.

Sound issue

Troubleshooting no sound or low volume issues.

Remote control issue

Troubleshooting remote control problems.

Source device issue

Troubleshooting issues related to source devices.

Q & A

Frequently asked questions and answers.

How can I change the frequency?

Adjusting screen frequency via graphics card settings.

How can I change the resolution?

Adjusting display resolution via graphics card settings.

How do I set power-saving mode?

Setting the computer to power-saving mode.

Specifications

General

General specifications including size, dimensions, and connectivity.

PowerSaver

Details on the product's power-saving features.

Preset Timing Modes

Table of supported timing modes and frequencies.

License

Information on software licenses and trademarks.

Appendix

Contact SAMSUNG WORLDWIDE

Contact information for Samsung support centers globally.

Responsibility for the Pay Service (Cost to Customers)

Conditions under which service may be charged.

Optimum Picture Quality and Afterimage Burn-in Prevention

Tips for achieving optimal picture quality and preventing burn-in.

Optimum Picture Quality

Recommendations for best picture quality settings.

Prevention of Afterimage Burn-in

Methods to prevent image retention and burn-in.

Terminology

Definitions of technical terms used in the manual.

Samsung MD55B Specifications

General IconGeneral
Screen Size55 inches
Panel TechnologyLED
Resolution1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Contrast Ratio5000:1
Viewing Angle178°/178°
Response Time8 ms
VESA Mounting400 x 400 mm
Refresh Rate60 Hz
Smart TVNo
HDMI Ports2
USB Ports1
Built-in Wi-FiNo
ConnectivityHDMI, USB, Component, Composite

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