Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product PS-42V4S Samsung
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PDP-TELEVISION (P LASMA D ISPLA Y P ANEL ) Owner’ s Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly , and retain it for future reference.
2 ENG Important ! ◆ Screen Image retention Do not display a still image (such as on a video game) on the plasma monitor panel for more than 2 hours as it can cause screen image retention.
3 ENG Checking Parts Owner’s Instructions Remote Control/ AAA Batteries Power Cord S-VIDEO Cable DVI Cable Antenna Cable Ferrite Cores for Speaker Wire Speaker Wires Scart Cable Component Cables (RC.
4 ENG Contents ◆ F OREWORD ■ Important ! ..................................................................................................... 2 ■ Checking Parts ...................................................................................
5 ENG Contents (continued) ◆ U SING Y OUR D ISPLA Y ■ Adjusting the Sound Settings ........................................................................ 38 ■ Adjusting the Volume Automatically .................................................
6 ENG Y our New Plasma Display Panel Front Panel ➢ The actual configuration on your PDP may be different, depending on your model. SOURCE External input selection. When the Main menu is displayed on screen, the Main menu is not operated with source key.
7 Y our New Plasma Display Panel (continued) ENG ➢ The actual configuration on your PDP may be different, depending on your model. Rear Panel ➢ For further details about connection, refer to pages 50~54. a) DVI INPUT Connect to digital video output jack for device with DVI output.
8 ENG Infrared Remote Control ➢ The performance of the remote control may be affected by bright light. EXTERNAL INPUT SELECTION/ TELETEXT PAGE HOLD MENU DISPLAY/ TELETEXT INDEX AUTOMATIC SWITCH-OFF/.
9 ENG You must insert or replace the batteries in the remote control when you: ◆ Purchase the PDP ◆ Find that the remote control is no longer operating correctly 1 Remove the cover on the rear of the remote control by pressing the symbol ( ) downwards and then pulling firmly to remove it.
10 ENG Installing the Displa y on the W all At tac hment P anel Wall Mount Bracket Mounting Kits (Sold Separately) 4 EA 4 EA Plastic Hanger Screws How to Adjust Mounting Angle 1 Secure the PDP to the wall mount bracket. (Please refer to the following instructions.
11 ENG Installing the Display on the W all Attachment Panel (continued) 1 Remove the screws from the back of the PDP. 3 Tighten the screws of the plastic hanger to the back side of the PDP. 4 Put the 4 pegs on the PDP in the grooves of the wall mount bracket and pull down on the PDP ( ! ) to secure it to the wall mount bracket ( @ ).
12 Connecting Speakers ENG 1 Remove the screws on the rear of the PDP. 2 Hang the two “T” shaped hangers on the square holes on the rear of the PDP. 3 Tighten the PDP and the speaker bracket using the screws removed from the PDP. ➢ When moving your PDP, do NOT hold the speaker connected to your PDP.
13 Connecting Speakers (continued) ENG Connect the speaker audio cable to the external speaker output jack on the rear of the PDP matching the “+” and “ - ” ends of the cable with the diagram on the PDP. ➢ ◆ The speakers MUST have to a power handling capability of 10 watts minimum (impedance 8 Ω ).
14 ENG In order to watch television programmes broadcast via a satellite network, you must connect a satellite receiver to the rear of the PDP. Also, in order to descramble a coded transmission signal, you must connect a decoder to the rear of the PDP.
15 The mains lead is attached to the rear of your PDP. 1 Plug the mains lead into an appropriate socket. Result : The Standby indicator on the front of the PDP lights up. ➢ The main voltage is indicated on the rear of the PDP and the frequency is 50 or 60Hz.
16 ENG Becoming Familiar with the Remote Control The remote control is used mainly to: ◆ Change channels and adjust the volume ◆ Display the on-screen menu system The following table presents the most frequently used buttons and their functions. Button Viewing Function Menu Function Used to display the next - stored channel.
17 Plug & Play Feature ENG When the television is initially powered ON, several basic customer settings proceed automatically and subsequently. The following settings are available. 1 If the television is in Standby mode, press the POWER () button on the remote control.
If you want to reset this feature... 1 Press the MENU button. Result : The main menu is displayed. 2 Press the † or … button to select Setup . Result : The options available in the Setup group are displayed. 3 Press the ENTER () button. 4 Press the † or … button to select Miscellaneous .
19 Storing Channels Automatically ENG Country : Austria √ √ Auto Store √ √ Manual Store √ √ Edit √ √ Fine Tune √ √ Ch. Scan √ √ Channel Move Enter Return TV Country : Austria Auto Store Manual Store Edit Fine Tune Ch.
20 ENG Storing Channels Manually You can store up to 100 television channels, including those received via cable networks. When storing channels manually, you can choose: ◆ Whether or not to store each of the channels found ◆ The programme number of each stored channel which you wish to identify 1 Press the MENU button.
21 ENG Storing Channels Manually (continued) 7 If you know the number of the channel to be stored, see the following steps. ◆ Press the œ or √ button to select Channel . ◆ Press the † or … button to select C (Air channel) or S (Cable channel).
22 ENG Skipping Unwanted Channels ◆ Skipping unwanted channels You can exclude the channels of your choice from the channel scan operation. When you scan through the stored channels, those that you have chosen to skip are thus not displayed. All channels that you do not specifically choose to skip are displayed during scanning.
23 ENG Sorting the Stored Channels This operation allows you to change the programme numbers of stored channels. This operation may be necessary after using ATM. You can delete those channels you do not want to keep. 1 Press the MENU button. Result : The main menu is displayed.
Channel names will be assigned automatically when channel information is broadcast. These names can be changed, allowing you to assign new names. 1 Press the MENU button. Result : The main menu is displayed. 2 Press the † or … button to select Channel .
25 ENG ◆ Activating the child lock This feature allows you to lock selected channels so that they cannot be viewed. This can be used to prevent unauthorised viewing of unsuitable programmes. 1 Press the MENU button. Result : The main menu is displayed.
26 ENG Displaying Information You can select the type of picture which best corresponds to your viewing requirements. 1 Press the MENU button. Result : The main menu is displayed. 2 Press the † or … button to select Picture . Result : The options available in the Picture group are displayed.
27 ENG Your television has several settings which allow you to control picture quality. 1 Press the MENU button. Result : The main menu is displayed. 2 Press the † or … button to select Picture . Result : The options available in the Picture group are displayed.
28 ENG 1 Press the MENU button. Result : The main menu is displayed. 2 Press the † or … button to select Picture . Result : The options available in the Picture group are displayed. 3 Press the ENTER () button. 4 Press the † or … button to select Custom .
29 ENG Using the Fine T une If reception is weak, you can fine tune a channel manually. 1 Press the MENU button. Result : The main menu is displayed. 2 Press the † or … button to select Channel . Result : The options available in the Channel group are displayed.
30 ENG V iewing the Channel Scan Picture 1 Press the MENU button. Result : The main menu is displayed. 2 Press the † or … button to select Channel . Result : The options available in the Channel group are displayed. 3 Press the ENTER () button. 4 Press the † or … button to select Ch.
31 ENG Selecting the Picture Size You can select the picture size which best corresponds to your viewing requirements. 1 Press the MENU button. Result : The main menu is displayed. 2 Press the † or … button to select Picture . Result : The options available in the Picture group are displayed.
32 ENG This feature bring you more detailed image with 3D noise reduction, detail enhancement, contrast enhancement and white enhancement. New image compensation Algorithm gives brighter, clearer, much detailed image to you. 1 Press the MENU button. Result : The main menu is displayed.
33 ENG If no signal is being received or the signal is very weak, a blue screen automati- cally replaces the noisy picture background. If you wish to continue viewing the poor picture, you must set the “ Blue Screen “ mode to “ Off “. 1 Press the MENU button.
34 ENG You can display a sub picture within the main picture of TV program or external A/V devices. 1 Press the MENU button. Result : The main menu is displayed. 2 Press the † or … button to select Picture . Result : The options available in the Picture group are displayed.
35 ENG 9 Press the † or … button to select Position . Press the ENTER () button. Result : The positions available are displayed. --- ➣ Select a position of the sub picture by pressing the † or … button. Press the ENTER () button. 10 Press the † or … button to select Prog.
36 ENG Using the Digital NR (Digital Noise Reduction) Feature If the signal received by your television is weak, you can activate this feature to help reduce any static and ghosting that may appear on the screen. 1 Press the MENU button. Result : The main menu is displayed.
37 ENG Changing the Sound Standard You can select the type of special sound effect to be used when watching a given broadcast. 1 Press the MENU button. Result : The main menu is displayed. 2 Press the † or … button to select Sound . Result : The options available in the Sound group are displayed.
38 ENG Each broadcasting station has its own signal conditions, and so it is not easy for you to adjust the volume every time the channel is changed. This feature lets you automatically adjust the vol.
39 ENG TruSurround XT is a patented SRS technology that solves the problem of playing 5.1 multichannel content over two speakers. Trusurround delivers a compelling, virtual surround sound experience through any two-speaker playback system, including internal television speakers.
40 ENG The “DUAL I-II” button displays/controls the processing and output of the audio signal. When power is switched on, the mode is automatically preset to either “Dual-I ” or “Stereo”, depending on the current transmission. ➣ ◆ If the receiving conditions deteriorate, listening will be easier if the mode is set to the Mono .
41 ENG Setting the Sleep T imer You can select a time period of between 30 and 180 minutes after which the television automatically switches to Standby mode. 1 Press the MENU button. Result : The main menu is displayed. 2 Press the † or … button to select Setup .
42 ENG Time √ √ Language : English √ √ AV Setup √ √ Digital NR : On √ √ Miscellaneous √ √ Setup Move Enter Return TV Clock 07 : 05 √ √ Sleep Timer Off √ √ On Timer Off √ .
43 ENG Switching the T elevision On and Off Automatically Time √ √ Language : English √ √ AV Setup √ √ Digital NR : On √ √ Miscellaneous √ √ Setup Move Enter Return TV Clock 07 : 0.
44 ENG V iewing an External Signal Source Use the remote control to switch between viewing signal from connected equipment, such as VCR, DVD, Set-Top-boxs and the TV source (broadcast or cable) 1 Press the MENU button. Result : The main menu is displayed.
45 ENG Redirecting an Input to the External Output Time √ √ Language : English √ √ AV Setup √ √ Digital NR : On √ √ Miscellaneous √ √ Setup Move Enter Return TV Ext.1 : TV √ √ Ext.2 : TV √ √ AV Setup Move Enter Return TV Ext.
Most television channels provide written information services via teletext. Information provided includes: ◆ Television programme times ◆ News bulletins and weather forecasts ◆ Sports results ◆ Travel information This information is divided into numbered pages (see diagram).
47 ENG Displaying the T eletext Information You can display Teletext information at any time on your television ☛ For Teletext information to be displayed correctly, channel reception must be stable.
48 ENG When you have displayed a Teletext page, you can select various options to suit your requirements. To display... Press the... ◆ Hidden text (reveal) (answers to quiz games, for example) ◆ T.
49 ENG Selecting a T eletext Page You can enter the page number directly by pressing the numeric buttons on the remote control. 1 Enter the three-digit page number given in the content by pressing the corresponding numeric buttons. Result : The current page counter is incremented and the page is then displayed.
50 ENG Connecting to the External Devices “MONITOR OUT” are used for the equipment with an RGB output, such as video game devices or video disc players.
51 ENG Connecting to the S-V ideo Input The S-VIDEO and RCA (AUDIO-L/R) connectors are used for equipment with an S-Video output, such as a camcorder or VCR. Rear of the TV Camcorder VCR ① To play picture and sound, both the S-VIDEO and RCA connectors must be used.
52 ENG Connecting to the DVI Input The “DVI” (video) and “L-AUDIO-R” connectors are used for equipment with a DVI output. Personal Computer Rear of the TV and 1_BN68-00630T-00_Eng 6/9/04 9:16 .
53 ENG Connecting to the Component Input ① The “ COMPONENT ” connectors are used for DTV receiver or DVD. (480i,p/576i,p/720p/1080i) DVD Rear of the TV DTV receiver or 1_BN68-00630T-00_Eng 6/9/0.
54 ENG Connecting and Using the Home Theater System Connecting the Home Theater System ① Connect the monitoring audio out L, and R jacks of the MONITOR OUT on the rear-side connection panel of the PDP TV to the AUDIO IN jacks of the DVD Home Theater System (or AV Receiver) using the audio cable.
55 ENG Pin Configurations Pin Signal 1 T.M.D.S. Data2- 2 T.M.D.S. Data2+ 3 T.M.D.S. Data2/4 Shield 4 T.M.D.S. Data4- 5 T.M.D.S. Data4+ 6 Clock (DDC) 7 Data (DDC) 8 Not Connected 9 T.M.D.S. Data1- 10 T.M.D.S. Data1+ 11 T.M.D.S. Data1/3 Shield 12 T.M.D.
56 Tr oubleshooting: Before Contacting Service Personnel ENG No sound or picture Normal picture but no sound No picture or black and white picture Sound and picture interference Blurred or snowy picture, distorted sound Remote control malfunctions ◆ Check that the mains lead has been connected to a wall socket.
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