Daewoo DPP-42A2(GMBD) User manual

PLASMA DISPLAY
USER’S MANUAL
DPP-42A2GMBD
Proper use guarantees
product life.
Before using the product, be advised
that you read this owner’s manual well
and try to operate it.

This Owner’s Manual presents safety precautions and how to use the product.
After reading it thoroughly, use the product safely.
Keep this manual where the user can see it easily.
Failure to comply with warnings and cautions for the safe use of electric
appliances may cause fire or human injury.
• 42” XGA wide Plasma Panel
• Support Picture-in-Picture (PIP)
• DVD Direct Connection / Outstanding Picture Quality via a Digital
Broadcast Receiver
DVD can be directly connected to the unit so that you can view clear digital images. You can enjoy even
higher quality images by connecting a digital broadcasting receiver with which digital broadcasts can be
viewed.
• PC Direct Connection
PC can be connected to the PDP without a separate device and can be used as a monitor making it ideal
for presentation, various events and exhibitions.
• 160oWide-Angle Viewing Area
•
Flat Panel with No Distortion and Colour Blurring
Since Plasma TV has no problems such as distortion, blurring, flickering unlike existing CRT type displays
you can enjoy Home Cinema picture quality and sound.
• Various Video Control
- 19 Languages OSD - Full-screen still function
- Various aspect ratio (16:9, 4:3, LB(16:9), LBS(16:9), 14:9, LB(14:9), LBS(14:9), Auto)
• Free Volt (100-240V~, 50/60Hz)
• HDMI(High Definition Multimedia Interface) Connection
Using the HDMI Input, you can receive directly a digital signal from the computer and other digital device
consegvently pictures on the screen and sound are much more clear and fresh.
• MGDI Plus (Meta Genuine Digital Image) Engine
MGDI Plus is the image enhancement technology designed by Daewoo Electronics, which provides more
clear, realistic, and delicate images.
Features
Features

Always obey all
safety messages.
•All the safety and
operating
instructions should
be read before the
product is operated.
If anything strange
happens, unplug
this product from
the wall outlet.
•Do not disassemble
or replace any parts
of the TV.
Refer to a qualified
service personnel
for repair.
Safety Precautions
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WARNING
You can be Killed
or seriously
injured if you do
not follow these
instructions.
During a lightning storm, or when it is left
unattended and unused for a long period
of time, unplug it from the wall outlet.
It can result in fire.
When unplugging your TV, always grip
the plug firmly and pull straight out from
the socket.
It can result in fire or electric shock due to
damaged power cord.
This product must be properly grounded.
• Improper grounding may cause malfunction or
electric shock.
• When proper grounding is not possible, install
circuit breaker.
• Do not ground to gas pipe, water pipe, lightning
rod, or telephone line.
During a lightning storm, unplug the TV
from the wall outlet, and do not touch the
antenna.
It can cause fire or electric shock.
Power
Installation
Do not use this product in the
neighborhood of a bath or shower.
It can result in electric shock or fire.
Do not place this TV on an unstable cart,
stand, or table
It may cause the product and cart to overturn,
damaging equipment or causing possible injury.

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During Use
Do not open the cover (or back)
because high voltage is present
within the TV enclosure.
It may cause electric shock.
Never push any kind of objects into
this product through openings at the
back of TV.
It may cause fire or electric shock.
The apparatus shall not be exposed to
dripping or splashing and that no objects
filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be
placed on the apparatus.
Spilled liquids may cause electric shock or
fire.
Do not allow children to play or hang
on the TV.
These actions may tip it over, causing
personal injury.
Do not place a candle or lighted
cigarette on the TV.
If these fall into the inside of the tv, it may
cause a fire or explosion.
Do not disassemble batteries, and
do not leave around in case children
swallow them.
Heavy metal may contaminate environment,
and can be harmful or detrimental to human
health. (If children swallow the batteries, go to
hospital and consult with a doctor.)
Batteries could explode if fitted incorrectly.
Align the batteries according to the (+) and (-)
indication inside the case.
Do not spray water onto the TV or
wipe with damp cloth.
It may cause an electric shock or fire.
Unplug the TV from the wall outlet
when smoke or a strange smell
occurs, then refer to a service
personnel.
Leaving the TV on in this condition, may
cause fire or electric shock.

Always obey all
safety messages.
• All the safety and
operating instructions
should be read before
the product is
operated.
Safety Precautions
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Power
Installation
CAUTION
You can be injured,
or this product or
any other of your
property can be
damaged if you
don’t follow
instructions.
When moving your TV, remove the power
plug, antenna, and cables, and be sure to
move it by using two people..
Failure to follow this instruction can result in
electric shock or personal injury.
Do not touch the power plug with wet
hands when plugging or unplugging it
into the wall socket.
It can result in a risk of electric shock.
Do not install the product where it will be exposed to
the direct sunlight, and the product should not be
near heat sources such as radiators, stoves, etc.
It may cause malfunction.
Do not install the product where there is
oil, smog, moist, or dust
It may cause malfunction.
For proper ventilation, separate the product
from the wall, and keep a distance of more
than 10cm (4inches).
Due to the increase of temperature inside the TV,
it may cause fire.
Minimum distances around the apparatus
for sufficient ventilation.
Due to the increase of temperature inside the TV,
it may cause a fire.
If you wish to install this product on the
wall or ceiling, refer to a professional.
Failure to do so may cause damage to product
and injury to human.
When using an outside antenna system, do not
install it in the vicinity of overhead power lines.
If the antenna touches such power lines, it may
cause electric shock.

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During Use
Do not wipe the TV using a cloth
damped with chemicals (benzene,
thinners, etc.).
The TV appearance may be marred.
(Unplug the power plug and wipe with soft
cloth.)
Do not place any object or cover on
the TV.
In an event of improper ventilation, the TV
will be overheated causing fire.
Do not place heavy objects or heat
sources on the power cord.
It may damage the power cord, causing fire
or electric shock.
When watching the TV, the distance
between the TV screen and your eye
should be 5~7 times the diagonal
size of the TV.
Watching the TV for a long time may hurt
your eye sight.
When cleaning of the inside of the
TV is required, consult A qualified
service personnel.
When the TV is not cleaned for a long
period of time, dust in it may cause fire or
malfunction.
When the TV is placed on a cart or
table, the front side of the TV should
not project outward.
Unbalance may cause the TV to drop,
resulting in personal injury or equipment
malfunction and damage.
Do not grip speakers when moving
the TV attached with speakers.
When moving the TV while gripping
speakers, the speakers may fall from the TV
due to its weight, causing personal injury.
Do not allow a still picture to be
displayed for an extended period, as
this can cause a permanent ghost
image to remain on the Plasma
Display.
Examples of still pictures include logos,
video games, computer images, teletext
and images displayed in 4:3 mode.
The warranty does not cover any damage
caused by image retention.
The plasma display panel consists
of fine cells. Although the panels are
produced with more than 99.9
percent active cells, there may be
some cells that do not produce light
or remain lit.

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Remote Control 1UNIT
Note
Check to be sure that the following items are
packed with your Plasma panel.
Checking Accessories
Supplied Accessories
AC Cable 1 UNIT
Ferrite Core (Option) 1UNIT
Batteries (Option) 1UNIT
For Scart
(1 unit)

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Note
The following items are optional accessories.
Refer purchasing optional accessories from
Daewoo Electronics Local Retailers or the retailer
from where you purchased the unit.
Optional Accessories
Table Top Stand
Wall Mounting Unit

4 • Safety Precautions
8 • Checking Accessories
12 • Panel Controls
14 • Remote Control
15 • Remote Control Setup
PREPARATION
CONNECTION
16 • Antenna Connection
18 • To Watch TV
20 • Install Program
26 • Watching Digital Broadcasts
28 • Watching Cable Broadcasts
30 • Watching Satellite Broadcasts
32 • Watching a DVD Image
34 • Watching a VCR Image
36 • Watching a Camcorder/Game Console Image
38 • Connecting PC(15Pin D-Sub)
40 • Connecting PC(DVI)
APPLICATION
MISC.
72 • Before Requesting Service
73 • Specifications
CONTENTS
44 • Selecting Picture Mode 59 • MENU Background, Language
45 • Customising Picture and Child Lock Setting
47 • Adjusting Screen 61 • MGDI (Meta Genuine
50 • Watching a Still Image Digital Image)
51 • Watching Two Pictures 63 • Time Setting
Simultaneously 65 • Image Sticking
53 • Selecting Sound Mode Minimisation(ISM)
54 • Customising Sound Mode 67 • Initialize Setting
57 • Selecting INPUT SIGNAL 69 • Setting Sleep Timer
58 • Checking the Current Input Signal 70 • Teletext

Panel Controls
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Front Panel, Rear Panel
*
Items having the same names on the plasma display and the remote control would function in
exactly the same way.
Front / Side
MENU
PR
Control sensor
Power Standby:
Red - Standby
Green - ON
STAND-BY/OPERATE
ON/OFF
Select when
adjusting
volume or
select/adjust
“MENU.”
Press when
moving
“MENU”or
“Channel”

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Rear
ANT
SERVICE
OPTICAL
DIGITAL
AUDIO
INPUT
PCAUDIO
PCHDMI COMPONENT
AV1 AV2
PC INPUT
(15 pin D-sub)
MDMI INPUT
COMPONENT A/V jacks SCART, A/V INPUT/OUTPUT,
Cable Receover INPUT/OUTPUT
jacks
PC AUDIO
INPUT

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Remote Control
Note
•Use two “AAA”batteries.
•Be sure to use replacement batteries of the
same type as the original ones.
•The life of a battery depends on how much
it has been used.
*The number in ( ) indicates the page in which
the function of each button is explained in detail.
Use to select channel directly 0~9
Mute sound.
Press to select TV Mode. Use this function to make video input
selection.
It changes in the following sequence
TV -> AV 1 -> AV 2 -> AV 3 -> TV
Used to display a desired menu.
Pressing the Power button of the TV allows
the Display to be standby. (Red light is
shown in the Remote Control Sensor.) At
this time, if you press the Power button of
the Remote Control, the Display is turned
ON (Green light in the Sensor).
You can select sound mode in Mono,
Stereo.
Use this function to make video input
selection. It changes in the following
sequence Component -> PC ->
HDMI -> Component.
Mute button
TV button
Menu button Volume button /
Adjusts the volume.
P.MODE button
S.MODE button
Power button
Channel number (0~9)
Multimedia
CH button /
Adjusts the channel.
It returns to previous channel.
Previous Program button
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53
44
Using this button, Select the desired sound mode.
S.EFFECT button
55
19
57
20
MGDI button
61
AV button
28

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When using remote control:
•Be sure not to allow the remote control to drop or to
become wet.
•Keep it away from hot or moist locations.
Installing the batteries in your remote control:
•Push to open the cover of the remote control
•Put the batteries in the battery cell after checking the
polarities, and then shut the cover.
Delete the channel in EDIT and teletext. Skip the channel in EDIT and teletext.
Press this button to freeze the picture.
RED button
STILL button
Each time you press this button, a
different input mode appears. The
sequence is as follows: 15Min. -> 30Min.
-> 60Min. -> 90Min. -> 120Min. -> OFF
After the time is selected, it automatically
becomes stand-by state.
Sleep button
Adjusts the size of the screen.
Teletext.
Screen Size button
47
69
70
GREEN button
70
TELETEXT
70
50
EDIT button
22
RECALL button
58
Move the channel in EDIT and teletext.
Blue button
70
Yellow button
70
COLOUR TEMP button
46

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CTV Antenna Connection
TV antenna installation may be found in most.
When a coaxial cable is used
Plug the coaxial cable to the antenna socket, and fix it firmly.
When a feeder cable is used
ANT/CABLE 1
ANT/CABLE 1
Coaxial cable
Antenna Connection

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Outdoor antenna connection-such as VHF or/and UHF-may be necessary for installation at private houses
Single Antenna Connection.
Separate Antenna Connection.
VHF Antenna
UHF Antenna
ANT/CABLE 1
ANT/CABLE 1
Outdoor Antenna Connection
VHF-Antenna
UHF-Antenna
In case of coaxial cable
In case of feeder cable
Antenna combining
adapter
(separate purchase)

To Watch TV
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- The buttons on the keypad in the PDP unit, which have the same name as those on the remote control, perform
the same function as the remote control.
Press the “ON/OFF”button of the
PDP unit.
•The “+PR-”or power button of the remote
control and the keypad on the PDP unit
would be operated only when the "AC Power"
of the PDP unit is supplied. Otherwise,
neither the remote control nor keypad of the
PDP unit can turn on the PDP.
To mute the sound
1. Press the “”button.
2. No sound is heard if “MUTE”is displayed
on the screen.
3. Sound is heard again if pressing the “”
button once again.
For example, you can use this button when
telephone rings or when guest comes while
watching TV.
Check of TV operation status
•If pressing the “”button, the status of the
program or broadcasting being currently
watched or entry status of video component
is displayed on the screen.
To Watch TV
When pressing the program button
•Select two digits if using the number button
for Program selection.
For example, to watch Program No.9, press
the number buttons 0 and 9.
If pressing only number 9, it takes more time
than pressing two digits for selecting a
channel.
Auto Power Off
•If TV broadcast for the day is finished, the
TV will automatically turn off after about 30
minutes. However, if the Off-timer or Sleep
timer is operating, it takes precedence. This
auto power off feature only operates in the
TV mode.

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Press the “ON/OFF” button.
•Press the “ON/OFF”button of the PDP
unit.
•The LED of the PDP unit turns red colour
when power cord connect AC power.
•Press the “+PR-”, power button of the
remote control, or any button on the
keypad of the PDP unit.
•The LED of the PDP unit turns “green”
colour and the TV turns on.
•To watch analog TV broadcasts, select
the correct input, i.e. 'PR' in the on
screen display box.
Select Program.
•Select the desired program by
pressing the “+PR-”button or
the number button.
Ex) Program 09
Adjust Volume.
•Sound reduces if pressing the
“-VOL”button.
•Sound increases if pressing the
“VOL+”button.
3
1
2
MONO PM 12 : 00
PR 09 _____
10Volume
Press the “Power” Button to Turn the TV off.
•TV turns off and the LED of
the PDP unit changes to red
colour.
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Install Program
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- This is the function for the TV to memorize the broadcasting channels. If the Auto Setup is done, you can simply
find programs with “+PR-”buttons and so need not select programs by pressing each program number.
- Up to 100 TV stations can be stored in this set by programme numbers (0 to 99). Once you have preset the
stations, you will be able to use the “+PR-”button or Number buttons to scan the stations you programmed.
Stations can be tuned using “Auto Setup”or “Manual Setup”.
Auto Setup
Press the “Menu” Button.
•The menu screen appears as
follows.
•Press the “▼▲”button and
select “Install”.
Press the
“◀◀▶▶”
Button.
1
Move Select MENU Exit
Mode
Brightness
Contrast
Sharpness
Colour
Colour Temp.
N.R.
Normal
Normal
On
50
50
50
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Picture
Install
Screen
Sound
Feature
Move Select MENU Exit
Auto Setup
Edit
Manual Setup
Picture
Feature
Install
Screen
Sound
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Select the “Auto Setup”.
•Select the “Auto Setup”with the
“▼▲”button.
•Then press the “◀▶”button.
Select the “Country”.
•There are 18 countries for
selection. Choose the desired
country before starting the
search.
•If there is no proper country,
select the "Others".
•Select the Arab or Iran language in
the country of Middle-East Asia.
Select the “Search”.
•Press the “▶”key to
start searching.
•Then it automatically searches
channels as on the right.
•While searching, if you press the
"Menu" button, the automatic
channel search is stopped. But,
channels searched by that time
are saved.
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3
4
Move Select MENU Exit
Auto Setup
Edit
Manual Setup
Picture
Feature
Install
Screen
Sound
Move Adjust MENU Exit
Auto Setup
Country
Search
Others
Picture
Feature
Install
Screen
Sound
Auto Searching...
15%
0 Channels Found...
MENU Exit
Auto Search is completed.
•Edit menu appears as on the
right if the search is completed.
•Refer to “Edit”on the following
pages.
•The order of stored program
may differ among countries.
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Adjust
Move
MENU
Exit
Edit
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