Daewoo DTS-42HDT User manual

PLASMA TELEVISION
USER MANUAL
DTS-42HDT
DTS-50HDT
Proper use guarantees
product life.
Before using the product, be advised
that you read this user manual well and
try to operate it.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
This symbol is lntended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”
within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.
The symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and
maintenance(servicing) instructions in the lierature accompanying the appliance.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION:
- TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
- THE STAND INTENDED FOR USE ONLY WITH THIS PDP TV. USE WITH OTHER APPARATUS IS
CAPABLE OF RESULTING IN INSTABILITY CAUSING POSSIBLE INJURY.
This User 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.

Important Safety Instructions
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with a damp cloth.
7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other apparatus(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug. A
polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding
type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or
the third prong is provided for your safety. When the provided plug does not
fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete
outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
apparatus.
11. Only use the attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12.Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the
manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution
when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long
periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when
the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the
apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not
operate normally, or has been dropped.

• 42”, 50”Wide XGA Plasma Panel Television
• Built in Analog and Digital Tuner
PDP has the analog and digital tuner inside for watching terrestrial broadcasting without the need to
purchase a separate broadcasting receiver.
• DVD Direct Connection / Outstanding Picture Quality via a Digital
Broadcast Receiver
A 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.
•A PC Direct Connection
PC can be connected to the PDP without a separate device and can be used as a TV making it ideal for
presentation, various events and exhibitions.
•
160oWide-Angle Viewing Area
• Flat Panel with No Distortion and Color 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 Control Functions
- 4 Languages OSD, 20 Step screen zoom function, Full-screen still function, Various aspect ratio,
Keypad lock fuction, Sleep timer, and so forth.
• DVI (Digital Visual Interface) Connection
When connected to a PC, you can receive DVI digital signals as well as the former analog signals by
using DVI input and D-Sub input. Furthermore, using the DVI Input, you can receive directly a digital
signal from the computer. Consequently, pictures on the screen are much more clear and fresh.
• CCF(Capsulated Color Filter) Technology for natural color
CCF Technology makes the picture clearer by controlling of the brightness among three different color
filters.
• MGDI (Meta Genuine Digital Image) Engine
MGDI is the image enhancement technology of Daewoo Electronics, which provides more clear, splendid,
and delicated images.
• BBE(Bass Boost Effect) Sound Effect
Features
Features
Manufactured under license from dolby labora tories.
Dolby and the double-D sysmbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Manufactured under license from BBE Sound. lnc.
Licensed by BBE Sound, lnc. under USP5510752 amd 5736897, BBE and BBE Symbol are registered
trademarks of BBE Sound. lnc.

FCC RF INTERFERENCE ST
FCC RF INTERFERENCE STA ATEMENT TEMENT
NOTE :
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures.
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
- Consult authorized service centers for help.
- Only shielded interface cable should be used.
Finally, any changes or modifications to the equipment by the user not
expressly approved by the grantee or manufacturer could void the users
authority to operate such equipment,

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 dead
or seriously
injured if you do
not follow
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
plug firmly and pull straight out from the
receptacle.
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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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.
During Use

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Always obey all
safety messages.
• All the safety and
operating instructions
should be read before
the product is
operated.
Safety Precautions
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 (4”).
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 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,
thinner, etc.).
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 as 5~7 times as the
diagonal distance 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 to the
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, speakers may be fallen away
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 Wide Plasma
Television.
Examples of still pictures include logos,
video games, computer images, teletext
and images displayed in 4:3 mode.
Warranty does not cover any damage
caused by image retention.
The plasma television 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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DVD SATTV CATV
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TV/VIDEOSTILL
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MUTE PROG.GUIDE
F.F/SLOW
PLAYF.R/SLOW
REC STOP PAUSE
PREV
OPEN/CLOSE
NEXT
PICTURE
MODE SOUND
MODE SLEEP
POWER
MTS CAPTION
PIP POSITION SWAP
TV/
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ADD/
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Remote Control 1UNIT
Component Cable (Option) 1UNIT
Coaxial Cable (Option) 1UNIT
A/V Cable (Option) 2UNITS
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 2UNITS
Speaker(2 units)
Place the small ferrite
cores in the speaker
cables close to the
speaker terminals of
the PDP unit.

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

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6•Safety Precautions
10 •Checking Accessories
PREPARATION
CONNECTION
14 •Antenna Connection 40 •Panel Controls
22 •Watching Digital Broadcasts 41 •Remote control
24 •Watching Cable Broadcasts 43 •Remote Control Setup
26 •Watching Satellite Broadcasts 44 •Watching TV
28 •Watching a DVD Image 46 •Main Features
30 •Watching a VCR Image 47 •Basic Function
32 •Watching a Camcorder/ 48 •Select the Input Signal
Game Console Image 50 •Auto Channel Search
34 •Connecting PC(15Pin D-Sub) 52 •Fine Tune
36 •Connecting PC(DVI) 53 •Digital Signal Strength
APPLICATION
MISC.
80 •Before Requesting Service
81 •SPECIFICATIONS
CONTENTS
55 •Selecting Picture Mode 69 • MGDI (Meta Genuine
56 •Customizing Picture Digital Image)
58 • Adjusting Screen Size 70 •Closed Caption Setting
59 •
Adjusting Screen Size(PC, DVI) 72 •Time Setting
61 •Adjusting Auto Sound Mode 74 •Image Sticking
62 •Customizing Sound Mode Minimization(ISM)
64 •Selecting INPUT SIGNAL 75 •Parental Lock Setting
66 •
Checking the Current Input Signal 79 •Setting Sleep Timer
67 • MENU Opacity, Languages
and Keypad Lock Settings

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INPUT - ANTENA1 - OUTPUT
ANALOG/DIGITAL
ANTENA 2 INPUT
DIGITAL ONLY
Video
Channel
MENU
Audio
Feature
Time
Exit Move Select
Ant. setup
Analog ant.
Digital ant.
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Ch. setup
Fine tune
Sig. strength
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Different items will be displayed depending on wheather to receive digital broadcast or analog
broadcast.
Choosing "Ant. setup" will automatically set following items : Analog, Digital
and Antenna 2.
when watching both analog and digital broadcasts through outdoor antenna connection
1
Connect a antenna coaxial cable to the input terminal
2
Select Input
Outdoor Antenna Connection
3
Execute automatic channel setting. Refer to
Antenna Connection

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1
Connect the TV's antenna 1 to the antenna socket as
shown figure
Video
Channel
MENU
Audio
Feature
Time
Exit Move Select
Ant. setup
Analog ant.
Digital ant.
Ant. 2
Ch. setup
Fine tune
Sig. strength
Start
Air
Air
Active
Start
No signal
2
Select Input
when watching both analog and digital broadcasts through antenna connection in your apartment.
Please contact your apartment office for terrestrial digital broadcast.
INPUT -ANTENA1 - OUTPUT
ANALOG/DIGITAL
ANTENA 2 INPUT
DIGITAL ONLY
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Shared Antenna Connection
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INPUT - ANTENA1 - OUTPUT
ANALOG/DIGITAL
ANTENA 2 INPUT
DIGITAL ONLY
2
Select Input
1
Connect signal divider and coaxial cables as shown figure
When receiving digital broadcasts from a cable broadcast.
Please contact your local cable TV company for terrestrial digital broadcast.
Watching Cable Broadcasts with cable broadcast receiver
Video
Channel
MENU
Audio
Feature
Time
Exit Move Select
Ant. setup
Analog ant.
Digital ant.
Ant. 2
Ch. setup
Fine tune
Sig. strength
Start
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Connect the TV's antenna 1 to the antenna socket as
shown figure.
Video
Channel
MENU
Audio
Feature
Time
Exit Move Select
Ant. setup
Analog ant.
Digital ant.
Ant. 2
Ch. setup
Fine tune
Sig. strength
Start
Air
Air
Active
Start
No signal
2
Select Input
When receiving digital broadcasts from a cable broadcast.
Please contact your local cable TV company for terrestrial digital broadcast.
INPUT - ANTENA1 - OUTPUT
ANALOG/DIGITAL
ANTENA 2 INPUT
DIGITAL ONLY
Watching Cable Broadcasts without cable broadcast receiver
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INPUT - ANTENA1 - OUTPUT
ANALOG/DIGITAL
ANTENA 2 INPUT
DIGITAL ONLY
2
Select Input
1
Connect the TV's antenna 2 to the antenna socket as
shown figure
Use digital(only) antenna when your local cable broadcast company does not transmit digital
broadcasts or unable to receive digital broadcasts over the existing antenna.
Use UHF antenna for digital(only) antenna.
Install the antenna where there aren't any obstacles.
It may be difficult to receive for areas with many signal obstacles.
If receive many identical digital channel, it is possible to select identical channel several times.
It is convinient to erase unnecessary channels using "Memorize/Erase" button.
Video
Channel
MENU
Audio
Feature
Time
Exit Move Select
Ant. setup
Analog ant.
Digital ant.
Ant. 2
Ch. setup
Fine tune
Sig. strength
Start
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Active
Start
No signal
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Watching Digital Broadcasts Through Digital Antenna
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INPUT - ANTENA1 - OUTPUT
ANALOG/DIGITAL
ANTENA 2 INPUT
DIGITAL ONLY
1
Connect signal divider and coaxial cables as shown
figure.
2
Turn on the TV and the device.
3
From the menu select channel. then choose "Antenna 2"
from analog antenna/digital antenna "Air" or "Cable".
4
REcord programs received through TV's Antenna 1 input
(Digital Broadcast are NOT recordable).
Use this feature when record TV broadcast to external recording devices.
Connecting Antenna Output Terminal(Recoding etc.)

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Watching Cable
Broadcasts
•To watch cable
broadcasts,
subscribe to your
local Cable TV
Broadcasting, and
then connect a cable
Broadcasting
Receiver TV to the
PDP as shown right.
Watching Cable Broadcasts
VIDEO/
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MUTE PROG.GUIDE
F.F/SLOW
PLAYF.R/SLOW
REC STOP PAUSE
PREV
OPEN/CLOSE
NEXT
PICTURE
MODE SOUND MODE SLEEP
POWER
MTS CAPTION
PIP POSITION SWAP
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Press the Power Buttons
•Turn the PDP and the Receiver ON.
2
POWER
Connect a Cable Broadcasting Receiver to the
PDP.
•Prepare the A/V cable.
•Connect the receiver(Output) to PDP(Video Input) as shown below.
•When connecting to an external AV source, be sure to match the colors.
1
Video/Audio
Cable Broadcasting Receiver
S-Video