Samsung PS50C580G1K User Manual

2 EnglishFigures 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.Digital TV notice1. Functionalities related to Digital TV (DVB) are only available in countries/areas where DVB-T (MPEG2 and MPEG4 AVC) digital terrestrial signals arebroadcasted or where you are able to access to a compatible DVB-C (MPEG2 and MPEG4 AAC) cable-TV service. Please check with your localdealer the possibility to receive DVB-T or DVB-C signal.2. DVB-T is the DVB European consortium standard for the broadcast transmission of digital terrestrial television and DVB-C is that for the broadcasttransmission of digital TV over cable. However, some differentiated features like EPG (Electric Programme Guide), VOD (Video On Demand) and soon, are not included in this specification. So, they cannot be workable at this moment.3. Although this TV set meets the latest DVB-T and DVB-C standards, as of [August, 2008], the compatibility with future DVB-T digital terrestrial andDVB-C digital cable broadcasts cannot be guaranteed.4. Depending on the countries/areas where this TV set is used some cable-TV providers may charge an additional fee for such a service and you maybe required to agree to terms and conditions of their business.5. Some Digital TV functions might be unavailable in some countries or regions and DVB-C might not work correctly with some cable service providers.6. For more information, please contact your local Samsung customer care centre.✎ The reception quality of TV may be affected due to differences in broadcasting method between the countries. Please check the TVperformance in the local SAMSUNG Authorized Dealer, or the Samsung Call center whether it can be improved by reconfiguring TV setting ornot.✎ WARNINGS: Image retention, commonly known as screen burn-in, can occur on most types of television if the same image is displayed continuously. Themost common causes of image retention are logos that remain stationary on the TV screen. These logos are common on many programmes received viaa Set-top Box. To reduce this risk, avoid displaying still images for long durations and lower the brightness or contrast settings to decrease the intensity ofthe picture. Extended viewing of movies and programs in aspect ratios that are different from the aspect ratio of the TV may cause image retention. Alwaysendeavour to avoid black borders top or bottom by using the zoom function. This will help eliminate the black borders and fit the picture to the entire area ofthe screen. Using a video game console may cause image retention and is not recommended. When using a PC input, avoid displaying still images for longdurations and reduce the brightness or contrast settings to decrease the intensity of the picture.✎ IMPORTANT: Image retention issues are not covered by your Samsung® warranty.User Instructions• Screen Image retentionDo not display a still image (such as on a video game) on the plasma display panel for more than several minutes as it can cause screen imageretention. This image retention is also known as “screen burn”. To avoid such image retention, refer to page 15 of this manual to reduce the degree ofbrightness and contrast of the screen when displaying a still image.• Heat on the top of the Plasma TVThe top side of the product may be hot after long periods of use as heat dissipates from the panel through the vent hole in the upper part of theproduct.This is normal and does not indicate any defect or operation failure of the product.However, children should be prevented from touching the upper part of the product.• The product is making a “cracking” noise.A “cracking” noise may occur when the product contracts or expands due to a change in the surrounding environment such as temperature orhumidity. This is normal and not a defect of the unit.• Cell DefectsThe PDP uses a panel consisting of 2,360,000(HD-level) to 6,221,000(FHD-level) pixels which require sophisticated technology to produce. However,there may be a few bright or dark pixels on the screen. These pixels will have no impact on the performance of the product.• Avoid operating the TV at temperatures below 41°F (5°C)• A still image displayed too long may cause permanent damage to the PDP Panel.Watching the Plasma TV in 4:3 format for a long period of time may leave traces of borders displayed on the left, right and centre ofthe screen caused by the difference of light emission on the screen. Playing a DVD or a game console may cause similar effects tothe screen.Damages caused by the above effect are not covered by the Warranty.• After-images on the Screen.Displaying still images from Video games and PC for longer than a certain period of time may produce partial after-images.To prevent this effect, reduce the “brightness” and “contrast” when displaying still images for a long time.• WarrantyWarranty does not cover any damage caused by image retention.Burn-in is not covered by the warranty.