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PDP-MONITOR (P LASMA D ISPLA Y P ANEL ) PS42D4ST Owner’ s Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly , and retain it for future reference.
2 ENG Wa rning! Important Safety Instructions CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE REAR COVER, NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
3 ENG Important W arranty Information Regarding PDP Format V iewing Wide screen format PDP Displays (16:9,the aspect ratio of the screen width to height) are primarily designed to view wide screen format full-motion video.
4 ENG User Instructions ◆ Screen Image retention Do not display a still image (such as on a video game or when hooking up a PC to this PDP) on the plasma display panel for more than 2 hours as it can cause screen image retention. This image retention is also known as “screen burn”.
5 ENG DNIe TM ( D igital N atural I mage e ngine) 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.
6 ENG Contents ◆ F OREWORD ■ Warning! Important Safety Instructions ......................................................... 2 ■ Important Warranty Information Regarding PDP Format Viewing ................. 3 ■ User Instructions..............
7 ENG Contents (continued) ◆ U SING Y OUR D ISPLA Y ( CONTINUED ) ■ Locking the Control buttons ........................................................................... 25 ■ Setting the MDC ( M ultiple D isplay C ontrol) .....................
8 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. - Store your settings in the menu. - When the Main menu is displayed on screen, the Main menu is not operated with source key.
9 Y our New Plasma Display Panel ENG ➢ The actual configuration on your PDP may be different, depending on your model. Rear Panel b a d c g f h e i a) RS232C - IN : Used for the MDC function when connecting PC or RS232C output of another PDP. - OUT : Used for the MDC function when connecting with RS232C input of another PDP.
10 Becoming Familiar with the Remote Control ENG PDP ON NUMERIC BUTTONS VOLUME INCREASE TEMPORARY SOUND SWITCH-OFF ➣ Press it again , or - /+ button to turn the sound back on.
ENG 11 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.
12 ENG Installing the Display on the W all Attachment Panel Wall Mount Bracket Mounting Kits 4EA 4EA Plastic Hanger Screws How to Adjust Mounting Angle 1 Secure the PDP to the wall mount bracket. (Please refer to the following instructions.) 2 Set the angle by pulling the upper end of the PDP attached to bracket in the direction of the arrow.
13 ENG Installing the Display on the W all Attachment Panel 1 Remove the screws from the back of the PDP. 2 Use the screws and assemble the plastic hanger.
14 ENG Connecting Speakers 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.
15 ENG Connecting Speakers (continued) Ferrite Cores The ferrite cores are used to attenuate undesired signals. When connecting cables, attach one of these ferrite cores to the cable near the connector.
When you start using your PDP for the first time, you must select the language which will be used for displaying menus and indications. 1 Press the MENU button. Result : The main menu is displayed. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Function . Result : The options available in the Function group are displayed.
17 ENG Selecting the Color System (Video or S-V ideo Mode) If necessary, select the broadcasting standard which best corresponds to your viewing requirements. 1 Press the MENU button. Result : The options available in the Picture group are displayed. 2 Press the √ button.
18 ENG Adjusting the Picture Settings Your PDP has several settings which allow you to control picture quality. 1 Press the MENU button. Result : The options available in the Picture group are displayed. 2 Press the √ button. 3 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Adjust .
19 ENG Adjusting the Picture Settings (PC or DVI Mode) Color Adjust Move Adjust Store 1 Press the MENU button. Result : The options available in the Picture group are displayed. 2 Press the √ button. 3 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Adjust . Press the √ button.
20 ENG Selecting the Picture Size Size Wide œ œ √ √ Sel. Store You can select the picture size which best corresponds to your viewing requirements. 1 Press the MENU button. Result : The options available in the Picture group are displayed. 2 Press the √ button.
21 ENG Freezing the Current Picture Mode œ œ Custom √ √ Equalizer √ √ Auto Volume œ œ Off √ √ Melody œ œ Off √ √ Pseudo Stereo œ œ Off √ √ Virtual Surround œ œ Off √ √ Sound Move Sel. Return You can freeze the picture when watching a moving picture simply by pressing the “STILL” button.
22 ENG Adjusting the Sound Settings The sound settings can be adjusted to suit your personal preferences. 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.
23 ENG Extra Sound Settings Mode œ œ Custom √ √ Equalizer √ √ Auto Volume œ œ Off √ √ Melody œ œ Off √ √ Pseudo Stereo œ œ Off √ √ Virtual Surround œ œ Off √ √ Sound Move Sel.
24 ENG 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 √ button. Result : The Image Lock is selected. 4 Press the √ button again.
25 This feature allows you to lock the PDP so that it cannot be switched on via the front panel. It can, however, still be switched on via the remote control. Thus, by keeping the remote control away from unauthorised users. 1 Press the MENU button. Result : The main menu is displayed.
26 ENG You can prevent the residual image of the PDP. 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 √ button.
27 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 √ button. 4 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Information .
28 ENG You can set the clock so that the current time is displayed. You must also set the time if you wish to use the automatic on or off timers. 1 Press the MENU button. Result : The main menu is displayed. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Function .
29 ENG You can set the on or off time so that the PDP will: ◆ Switch on automatically and tune to the volume of your choice at the time you select ◆ Switch off automatically at the time you select 1 Press the MENU button. Result : The main menu is displayed.
30 ENG When a video input source is from a film such as movies, this feature identifies the source and changes to the corresponding screen. 1 Press the MENU button. Result : The main menu is displayed. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Function .
31 ENG You can display a sub picture within the main picture. In this way you can monitor the video input from any connected devices while monitoring other video input. 1 Press the MENU button. Result : The main menu is displayed. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select PIP .
32 ENG Easy functions of remote control. Buttons Feature PIP ON Used to activate or deactivate the PIP feature directly. SIZE Used to select a size of sub picture ( Large , Small , Double1 , Double2 ). LOCATE Used to move the sub picture counterclockwise.
33 Listening to the Sound of the Sub Picture ENG During the PIP feature is activating, you can listen to the sound of the sub picture. 1 Press the MENU button. Result : The main menu is displayed. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select PIP . Result : The options available in the PIP group are displayed.
34 ENG Connecting to the Audio/V ideo Input The "VIDEO IN" connectors are used for the equipment with an Composite Video output, such as video game devices or video disc players.
35 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 PDP Camcorder VCR ① To play picture and sound, both the S-VIDEO and RCA connectors must be used.
36 ENG Connecting to the DVI Input Connecting to the RGB(PC) Input The “DVI IN” (video) and “AUDIO” connectors are used for equipment with a DVI output. Personal Computer and Rear of the PDP The “RGB(PC) IN” and “AUDIO” connectors are used for interfacing with your PC.
37 ENG Setting up Y our PC Software (Windows only) The Windows display-settings for a typical computer are shown below. But the actual screens on your PC will probably be different, depending upon your particular version of Windows and your particular video card.
38 ENG Pin Configurations Pin Signal 1T . M .D.S. Data2- 2 T.M.D.S. Data2+ 3 T.M.D.S. Data2/4 Shield 4T . M .D.S. Data4- 5 T.M.D.S. Data4+ 6 Clock (DDC) 7D ata (DDC) 8 Not Connected 9T . M .D.S. Data1- 10 T.M.D.S. Data1+ 11 T.M.D.S. Data1/3 Shield 12 T.
39 ENG Input Mode (PC/DVI) Both screen position and size will vary depending on the type of PC monitor and its resolution. The table below shows all of the display modes that are supported: ◆ “ ❉ ” mode does not work with DVI mode. ◆ The interlace mode is not supported.
40 ENG Power Saver (PC mode only) This monitor has a built-in power management system called Power Saver. This power management system saves energy by switching your monitor into a low-power mode when it has not been used for a certain amount of time.
41 ENG Tr oubleshooting: Before Contacting Service Personnel Before contacting Samsung after-sales service, perform the following simple checks. If you cannot solve the problem using the instructions below, note the model and serial number of the PDP and contact your local dealer.
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ELECTRONICS BN68-00689A-00 - AFTER SALES SERVICE - Do not hesitate to contact your retailer or service agent if a change in the performance of your product indicates that a faulty condition may be present.
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