TA300 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.com/register...
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The reception quality of TV may be affected due to differences in broadcasting method between the countries. Please check the TV performance in the local SAMSUNG Authorized Dealer, or the Samsung Call Centre whether it can be improved by reconfiguring TV setting or not.
Contents Getting Started Connections Basic Features Advanced Features Other Information This function can be used by TOOLS pressing the button on the TOOLS remote control. Safety Precautions 11 Accessories 12 Viewing the Control Panel 13 Viewing the Remote Control 14 Connecting to an Antenna 14 Plug &...
Icons used for safety precautions WARNING CAUTION Do not perform. Must be followed. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER ALL SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. ¦...
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Keep the power cord and the product away from a heater. y Otherwise, it may result in electric shock or fi re. Caution Avoid unplugging the power plug while the product is operating. y 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...
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If the product is installed in a location where the operating conditions vary considerably, a serious quality problem may SAMSUNG occur due to the surrounding environment. In this case, install the product only after consulting one of our service engineers about the matter.
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¦ Cleaning Related Warning Before cleaning the product, unplug the power cord. y Otherwise, it may result in electric shock or fi re. Caution Avoid spraying cleansing agent directly onto the product. y This may result in discoloration or cracking of the exterior of the product or the panel coming off.
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If the product generates a strange noise, a burning smell, or smoke, unplug the power plug immediately and contact a service centre. y Otherwise, it may result in electric shock or fire. If you drop the product or the case is damaged, turn the power off and unplug the power cord.
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Avoid placing a liquid container such as a vase, fl owerpot, beverage, cosmetics or drugs, or a metal object over the product. y If water or substances enter the product, turn the power off, unplug the power cord and contact a service centre. y Otherwise, it may result in a problem with the product, electric shock or fi re.
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Keep the small accessories in a location out of the reach of children. Avoid placing a heavy object over the product. y Otherwise, it may result in a problem with the product or injury. Be careful that children do not place the batteries in their mouths when removed from the remote control.
✎ 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. ✎...
✎ The product colour and shape may vary depending on the model. Power Indicator Remote control sensor SOURCEE MENU P (Power) Speakers Standby mode Do not leave your TV in standby mode for long periods of time (when you are away on a holiday, for example). A small amount of electric power is still consumed even when the power button is turned off.
✎ This is a special remote control for the visually impaired and has Braille points on the Channel and Number buttons. Turns the TV on and off. Have direct access to channels. Alternately select Teletext ON, Double, Mix or OFF. Adjusts the volume.
When the TV is initially powered on, basic settings proceed automatically. ✎ Preset: Connecting the mains and antenna. Power Input When the TV is initially powered on, a sequence of on-screen prompts will assist in configuring basic settings. Press the POWERP button.
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 IN 1(DVI), 2 If an HDMI to DVI cable is connected to the The picture may not display normally (if at all) or the audio may not work if an external device that uses an older version of HDMI mode is connected to the TV.
Using the “CI or CI+ CARD” To watch paid channels, the “CI or CI+ CARD” must be inserted. y If you don’t insert the “CI or CI+ CARD,” some channels will display the message “Scrambled Signal”. y The pairing information containing a telephone number, the “CI or CI+ CARD” ID the Host ID and other information will be displayed in about 2~3 minutes.
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Using an HDMI cable or an HDMI to DVI cable ✎ Connecting through the HDMI cable may not be supported depending on the PC. Display Modes (HDMI to DVI Input) Optimal resolution : 1920 X 1080 pixels Mode Resolution 640 x 350 720 x 400 640 x 480 832 x 624 640 x 480 640 x 480 640 x 480 800 x 600...
Changing the Input Source Source → Source SOURCE Use to select TV or an external input sources such as a DVD / Blu-ray player / cable box /STB satellite receiver. ■ TV / Ext. / HDMI1/DVI / HDMI2 / USB ✎ In the Source, connected inputs will be highlighted. ✎...
Using the INFO button (Now & Next guide) The display identifies the current channel and the status of certain audio-video settings. The Now & Next guide shows daily TV programme information for each channel according to the broadcasting time. y Scroll l / r to view information for a desired programme while watching the current channel.
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y Antenna: Select the desired antenna source. y Channel: Select the desired channel. y Repeat: Select Once, Manual, Sat~Sun, Mon~Fri or Everyday to set at your convenience. If you select Manual, you can set the day you want. ✎ mark indicates the date is selected. y Date: you can set desired date.
Channel Status Display Icons Icons Operations An analogue channel. A channel selected. A channel set as a Favourite. A locked channel. Channel Manager Option Menu Set each channel using the Channel Manager menu options (Watch, Add to Favourites / Edit Favourites, Lock / Unlock, Edit Channel Name, Edit Channel Number, Delete, Deselect All / Select All). Option menu items may differ depending on the channel status.
■ Cable Search Option (depending on the country) Sets additional search options such as the frequency and symbol rate for a cable network search. – Start Frequency / Stop Frequency: Set the start or stop frequency (differs in each country). – Symbol Rate: Displays available symbol rates. –...
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Adjust screen viewing Angle to optimize screen quality according to your viewing position. ■ Samsung MagicAngle: When viewing the screen at an angle from below or above by setting the appropriate mode for each position you can obtain a similar picture quality as viewing the screen directly from the front.
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MENUm → Picture → Advanced Settings → ENTERE (Advanced Settings are available in Standard / Movie mode) Compared to previous models, new Samsung TVs have a more precise picture. ✎ When connecting a PC, you can only make changes to Gamma and White Balance.
Picture Options MENUm → Picture → Picture Options → ENTERE ✎ When connecting a PC, you can only make changes to the Colour Tone. Picture Options Colour Tone : Warm2 Digital Noise Filter : Auto MPEG Noise Filter : Auto HDMI Black Level : Normal Film Mode : Off...
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¦ Sound Systems, Etc. MENUm → Sound → ENTERE Broadcast Audio Options ■ Audio Language (digital channels only) Change the default value for audio languages. ✎ The available language may differ depending on the broadcast. ■ Audio Format (digital channels only) Select the audio format. ■ Audio Description (not available in all locations) (digital channels only) This function handles the Audio...
System Menu ¦ Setting the Time MENUm → System → ENTERE Time ■ Clock: Setting the clock is for using various timer features of the TV. The current time will appear every time you press INFO button. ✎ If you disconnect the power cord, you have to set the clock again.
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■ Off Timer 1 / Off Timer 2 / Off Timer 3: Three different off timer settings can be made. You must set the clock first. Off Timer 1 Setup Once Off Time L Move U Adjust Setup: Select Off, Once, Everyday, Mon~Fri, Mon~Sat, Sat~Sun or Manual to set at your convenience. If you select Manual, you can set up the day you want to activate the timer.
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– Picture mode is set to Standard and Sound mode is set to Movie. ■ Menu Transparency (Bright / Dark): Set the Transparency of the menu. ■ Boot Logo (Off / On): Display Samsung logo when the TV is turned on. Common Interface ■ CI Menu: This enables the user to select from the CAM- provided menu.
Yes: If the test pattern does not appear or there is noise in the test pattern, select Yes. There may be a problem with the TV. Contact Samsung’s Call Centre for assistance. No: If the test pattern is properly displayed, select No.
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“www. samsung.com,” into the TV. Please be careful not to disconnect the power or remove the USB drive until upgrades are complete. The TV will be turned off and on automatically after completing the firmware upgrade.
Before connecting your device to the TV, please back up your files to prevent them from damage or loss of data. SAMSUNG is not responsible for any data file damage or data loss. Do not disconnect the USB device while it is loading.
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If the TV has been no input during time set in Auto Protection Time, the Screensaver will run. The power-saving mode of some external hard disk drives may be released automatically when connected to the TV. If a USB extension cable is used, the USB device may not be recognized or the files on the device may not be read. 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.
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Music Playing Music 1. Press the u / d / l / r button to select the desired Music in the file list. 2. Press the ENTERE button. ✎ 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.
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¦ My Downloads - Additional Functions Music/Photos Play Option menu During playing a file, press the TOOLS Category Shuffle Mode You can play the music randomly. Repeat Mode You can play music files repeatedly. Picture Mode You can adjust the picture setting. Sound Mode You can adjust the sound setting. You can start or pause a Slide Show. Start Slide Show / Pause Slide Show Slide Show Speed...
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. ✎...
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. Hold the main body of the product with your hand. Pull the stand in the direction of the arrow as shown in the figure to separate it.
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.
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.
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Try pointing the remote directly at the TV from 5~6 feet away. • Programme the Cable/Set top box remote control to operate the TV. Refer to the Cable/Set user manual for the SAMSUNG TV code. • Check the supported resolution of the TV, and adjust the external device’s output resolution accordingly.
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Issues The PIP menu is not available. You turned the TV off 45 minutes ago, and it turned on again. The message “Scramble signal” or “Weak Signal/No Signal” appears. There are recurrent picture/sound issues. A reaction may occur between the rubber cushion pads on the base stand and the top fi nish of some furniture.
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¦ Licence TheaterSound, SRS and the TheaterSound technology is incorporated under licence from SRS Labs, Inc. Manufactured under licence from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Open source licence notice In the case of using open source software, Open Source licence are available on the product menu. Open Source Licence Notice is written only English.
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Contact SAMSUNG WORLDWIDE If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care centre. Country Customer Care Centre ALBANIA 42 27 5755 AUSTRIA 0810 - SAMSUNG (7267864, € 0.07/min) BELGIUM 02-201-24-18 BOSNIA 05 133 1999...