Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product PN50A450P1D Samsung
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English - 2 Important W arranty Information Regarding T elevision 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.
English - 3 User Instructions Screen Image retention Do 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 image retention. This image retention is also known as “screen burn”.
English - 4 Symbols Press One-T ouch Button ➢ Note Contents General Information ■ List of Features .............................................................. 5 ■ Accessories ...................................................................
English - 5 General Information List of Features • Adjustable picture settings that can be stored in the TV’ s memory . • Automatic timer to turn the TV on and of f.
English - 6 V iewing the Control Panel Buttons on the Lower-Right Part of the Panel The buttons on the lower-right panel control your TV’ s basic features, including the on-screen menu. T o use the more advanced features, you must use the remote control.
English - 7 V iewing the Connection Panel Rear Panel Jacks Use the rear panel jacks to connect A/V components that will be connected continuously , such as VCR or DVD players. For more information on connecting equipment, see pages 9-15. The product color and shape may vary depending on the model.
English - 8 Remote Control Y ou can use the remote control up to a distance of about 23 feet from the TV . ➢ The performance of the remote control may be affected by bright light. 1 POWER T urns the TV on and off. 2 TV Selects the TV mode directly .
English - 9 Connections Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas If your antenna has a set of leads that look like this, see “Antennas with 300 Ω Flat T win Leads” below. If your antenna has one lead that looks like this, see “Antennas with 75 Ω Round Leads”.
English - 10 Connecting Cable TV T o connect to a cable TV system, follow the instructions below. Cable without a Cable Box 1 Plug the incoming cable into the ANT IN terminal on the back of the TV . ➢ Because this TV is cable-ready , you do not need a cable box to view unscrambled cable channels.
English - 11 Connecting a DVD Player or Cable Box / Satellite receiver (Set-T op Box) via HDMI This connection can only be made if there is an HDMI Output jack on the external device.
English - 12 Connecting a Camcorder The side panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a camcorder to your TV . They allow you to view the camcorder tapes without using a VCR. 1 Connect a Video Cable (or S-Video Cable) between the A V IN 2 [VIDEO] (or S-VIDEO) jack on the TV and the VIDEO OUT jack on the Camcorder .
English - 13 Connecting a VCR Video Connection These instructions assume that you have already connected your TV to an antenna or a cable TV system (according to the instructions on pages 9~10). Skip step 1 if you have not yet connected to an antenna or a cable system.
English - 14 Connecting a Digital Audio System The rear panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a Digital Audio System(Home theater/Receiver) to your TV . 1 Connect an Optical Cable between the DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) jacks on the TV and the Digital Audio Input (OPTICAL) jacks on the Digital Audio System.
English - 15 Connecting a PC Using the D-Sub Cable 1 Connect a D-Sub Cable between PC IN [PC] jack on the TV and the PC output jack on your computer . 2 Connect a PC Audio Cable between PC IN [AUDIO] jack on the TV and the Audio Out jack of the sound card on your computer .
English - 16 Operation T urning the TV On and Off Press the POWER button on the remote control. Y ou can also use the POWER button on the TV . ➢ It may take a while before you see a full picture.
English - 17 5 The TV will begin memorizing all of the available channels. ➢ T o stop the search before it has finished, press the ENTER button with Stop selected. After all the available channels are stored, the TV starts to remove scrambled channels(see page38).
English - 18 If you want to reset this feature... 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Setup , then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ENTER button to select Plug & Play . For further details on setting up options, refer to the pages 16~17.
English - 19 Adjusting the V olume Using the V olume Buttons 1 Press the VOL or VOL button to increase or decrease the volume. Using the Mute Button At any time, you can cut off the sound using the MUTE button. 1 Press MUTE and the sound cuts off. Mute will displayed on the screen.
English - 20 1 With the power on, press the MENU button. The main menu appears on the screen. Its left side has five icons: Picture , Sound , Channel , Setup , Input . 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select one of the icons. Then press the ENTER button to access the icon’s sub-menu.
English - 21 Storing Channels in Memory (Automatic Method) 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Channel , then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Auto Program , then press the ENTER button.
English - 22 T o Select the Source Use to select TV or other external input sources such as DVD players or Set-top/Cable boxes connected to the TV . Use to select the input source of your choice. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Input , then press the ENTER button.
English - 23 Picture Control Changing the Picture Standard Y ou can select the type of picture which best corresponds to your viewing requirements. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ENTER button to select Picture . 2 Press the ENTER button to select Mode .
English - 24 Adjusting the Detailed Settings Samsung’ s new TVs allow you to make even more precise picture settings than previous models. See below to adjust detailed picture settings. Activating Detailed Settings 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu.
English - 25 Changing the Color Space Color space is a color matrix composed of red, green and blue colors. Select your favorite color space to experience the most natural color . 10 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Color Space , then press the ENTER button.
English - 26 Configuring Picture Options Activating Picture Options 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ENTER button to select Picture . 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Picture Options , then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select a particular item.
English - 27 Changing the Screen Size Occasionally , you may want to change the size of the image on your screen. Y our TV comes with six screen size options, each designed to work best with specic types of video input. Y our cable box or satellite receiver may have its own set of screen sizes as well.
English - 28 Wide Fit Enlarges the aspect ratio of the picture to fit the entire screen. Zoom2 The screen size when the Zoom1 screen is vertically enlarged. 4:3 Sets the picture to 4:3 normal mode. Zoom1 The screen size when Wide screen is vertically enlarged.
English - 29 DNIe (Digital Natural Image engine) This TV includes the DNIe function to provide high visual quality . If you set DNIe to on, you can view the screen with the DNIe feature activated. 1 Follow the Activating Picture Options instructions numbers 1 and 2.
English - 30 Setting the Blue Only Mode This function is for A V device measurement experts. This function displays the blue signal only by removing the red and green signals from the video signal so as to provide a Blue Filter effect that is used to adjust the Color and T int of video equipment such as DVD players, Home Theaters, etc.
English - 31 4 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the item you wish to change, then press the ENTER button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to change the value of the item, then press the ENTER button.
English - 32 Using the 3D Function Y ou can enjoy 3D movies and games on your TV . The 3D effects function enables you to view 3D images using special 3D glasses. Connections 1 Connect a HDMI/DVI cable between the HDMI IN 2 jack on the TV and the PC output jack on your computer .
English - 33 Resetting the Picture Settings to the Factory Defaults 1 T o select the desired picture mode, follow the Activating Picture Options instructions numbers 1 and 2. (see page 26) 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Picture Reset , then press the ENTER button.
English - 34 Sound Control Changing the Sound Standard Y ou can select the sound mode to best suit the programming you’re watching. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Sound , then press the ENTER button.
English - 35 Setting the T ruSurround XT T ruSurround XT is a patented SRS technology that solves the problem of playing 5.1 multichannel content over two-speakers. T ruSurround delivers a compelling, virtual surround sound experience through any two-speaker playback system, including internal television speakers.
English - 36 Multi-T rack Sound 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Sound , then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Multi-T rack Options , then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Multi-T rack Sound , then press the ENTER button.
English - 37 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Sound , then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select TV Speaker , then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Off or On , then press the ENTER button.
English - 38 Channel Control Selecting the Antenna 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Channel , then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ENTER button to select Antenna . Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Air or Cable , then press the ENTER button.
English - 39 Adding and Erasing Channels Y ou can add or delete a channel to display the channels you want. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Channel , then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Channel List , then press the ENTER button.
English - 40 Setting Y our Favorite Channels Y ou can set channels you watch frequently as favorites. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Channel , then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Channel List , then press the ENTER button.
English - 41 5 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Favorite , then press the ENTER button. The “ ” symbol will be highlighted and the channel will be set as a Favorite. T o cancel your Favorite channel selection, press the ENTER button until the “ ” symbol disappears.
English - 42 Labeling Channels Channels can labeled so that their call letters appear whenever the channel is selected. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Channel , then press the ENTER button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Name , then press the ENTER button.
English - 43 Checking the Digital-Signal Strength Unlike analog channels, which can vary in reception quality from snowy to clear , digital (HDTV) channels have either perfect reception quality or you will not receive them at all. So, unlike analog channels, you cannot fine tune a digital channel.
English - 44 PC Display Using Y our TV as a Computer (PC) Display Setting Up Y our PC Software (Based on Windows XP) The Windows display-settings for a typical computer are shown below . The actual screens on your PC will probably be different, depending upon your particular version of Windows and your particular video card.
English - 45 • The interlace mode is not supported. • The TV operates abnormally if a non-standard video format is selected. • The table above conforms to IBM/VESA regulations and is based on using the Analog Input. • “ ✔ ” mark means that this mode is supported.
English - 46 Changing the Screen Position Adjust the PC’s screen positioning if it does not fit the TV Screen. ➢ Preset: Press the SOURCE button to select PC mode. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Picture , then press the ENTER button.
English - 47 T ime Setting Setting the T ime Setting the clock is necessary in order to use the various timer features of the TV . Also, you can check the time while watching the TV . (Just press the INFO button.) Option 1: Setting the Clock Manually 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu.
English - 48 Option 2: Setting the Clock Automatically The Clock can be set automatically if you are receiving a digital signal. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Setup , then press the ENTER button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Time , then press the ENTER button.
English - 49 2 Three different On/Of f T imer Settings can be made. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Timer1 , T imer2 ,or T imer3 , then press the ENTER button. The timer menu is displayed. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to adjust hour , then press the ► button to move to the next step.
English - 50 Function Description Selecting a Menu Language 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Setup , then press the ENTER button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Language , then press the ENTER button.
English - 51 4 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Caption Mode , then press the ENTER button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select submenu ( Default , Service1 ~ Service6 , CC1 ~ CC4 or T ext1 ~ T ext4 ) you want, then press the ENTER button. ➢ Service1~6 in digital caption mode may not be available depending on the broadcast.
English - 52 V iewing Closed Captions (On-Screen T ext Messages) - Analog The Analog Caption function operates in either analog TV channel mode or when a signal is supplied from an external device. (Depending on the broadcasting signal, the Analog Caption function may operate on digital channels.
English - 53 Setting the Light Effect Y ou can turn the blue LED on the front of TV on/off. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Setup , then press the ENTER button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select External Settings , then press the ENTER button.
English - 54 Using the Energy Saving Feature This feature adjusts the power consumption of the unit in order to save energy . 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Setup , then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Energy Saving , then press the ENTER button.
English - 55 Upgrading the Software Samsung may offer upgrades for your TV’ s firmware in the future. Please contact the Samsung call center at 1-800-SAMSUNG to receive information about downloading upgrades and using a USB drive. Upgrades will be possible by connecting a USB drive to the USB port.
English - 56 Using the V -Chip The V -Chip feature automatically locks out programs that are deemed inappropriate for children. The user must enter a PIN (personal ID number) before any of the V -Chip restrictions are set up or changed. ➢ V -Chip function is not available in HDMI , Component or PC mode.
English - 57 How to Enable/Disable the V -Chip 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Setup , then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select V -Chip , then press the ENTER button. The message Enter PIN will appear .
English - 58 4 The TV Parental Guidelines screen will appear . Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select one of the six aged based categories: • TV -Y : All children. The themes and elements in this program are specifically designed for a very young audience, including children from ages two to six.
English - 59 How to Set up Restrictions Using “MP AA Ratings” (G, PG, PG-13, R, NC-17, X, NR ) The MP AA rating system uses the Motion Picture Association of America (MP AA) system, and its main application is for movies.
English - 60 How to Set up Restrictions Using “Canadian English” (for Canada Models) 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Setup , then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select V -Chip , then press the ENTER button.
English - 61 How to Set up Restrictions Using “Canadian French” (for Canada Models) 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Setup , then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select V -Chip , then press the ENTER button.
English - 62 Using the V -Chip for Digital channels Parental restriction information can be used while watching DTV channels. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Setup , then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select V -Chip , then press the ENTER button.
English - 63 How to Reset the TV after the V -Chip Blocks a Channel (“Emergency Escape”) If the TV is tuned to a restricted channel, the V -Chip will block it. The screen will go blank and the following message will appear: 1 Enter your PIN. T o resume normal viewing, tune to a different channel using CH or CH button.
English - 64 About Anynet + What is Anynet + ? Anynet+ is an A V network system that enables you to control all connected Samsung A V devices with your Samsung TV’ s remote. Connecting Anynet + Devices The Anynet + system can be used only with Samsung A V devices that have the Anynet + feature.
English - 65 Setting Up Anynet + The following settings are to use Anynet + functions. Scanning and Switching between Anynet + Devices 1 Press the TOOLS button. ➢ Anynet + devices connected with the TV are listed. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select to a particular device and press the ENTER button.
English - 66 Continued... Anynet + Menu The Anynet + menu changes depending on the type and status of the Anynet + devices connected to the TV . Anynet + Menu Description View TV Switches from Anynet + to TV broadcast mode. Record Starts a recording. (This menu works only for a device supporting recording.
English - 67 Listening through a Receiver (Home theater) Y ou can listen to sound through a receiver instead of the TV speaker . 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Input , then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) , then press the ENTER button.
English - 68 A ppendix Problem Possible Solution Poor picture quality . T ry another channel. Adjust the antenna. Check all wire connections. Poor sound quality . T ry another channel. Adjust the antenna. No picture or sound. T ry another channel. Press the SOURCE button.
English - 69 W all- mount adjustment (Sold separately) Once the wall mount is installed, the position of your TV can be easily adjusted. Entering the menu 1 Press the ▲, ▼, ◄ or ► button on your remote control. ➢ The W all Mount Adjustment screen is displayed.
English - 70 Moving to the remembered position 1 Complete Step 1 of Entering the menu . 2 Pressing a Color (Red, Green, Y ellow) button moves the auto wall mount to the saved position. ➢ Y ou can move the wall mount to one of the 3 pre-set positions by pressing the Red (Position 1), Green (Position 2) or Y ellow (Position 3) buttons.
English - 71 W all Mount Kit Specifications (VESA) Install your wall mount on a solid wall perpendicular to the floor . When attaching to other building materials, please contact your nearest dealer . If installed on a ceiling or slanted wall, it may fall and result in severe personal injury .
English - 72 How to assemble the Stand-Base W arning Firmly secure the stand to the TV before moving it, as the stand may fall and could cause serious injury . ➢ T wo or more people should carry the TV . Never lay the TV on the floor because of possible damage to the screen.
English - 73 Dimensions (PN42A450P1D) TOP VIEW FRONT VIEW JACK P ANEL DET AIL 3.7”H x 7.2”W SIDE VIEW REAR VIEW NOTE: All drawings not necessarily to scale. Some dimensions are subject to change without prior notice. Refer to dimensions on each unit prior to performing any carpentry.
English - 74 Dimensions (PN50A450P1D) T h i s p a g e i s i n t e n t i o n a l l y l e f t b l a n k . TOP VIEW FRONT VIEW JACK P ANEL DET AIL 3.7”H x 7.2”W SIDE VIEW REAR VIEW NOTE: All drawings not necessarily to scale. Some dimensions are subject to change without prior notice.
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