Samsung PS-42C6HD User manual

PDP-TELEVISION
(PLASMA DISPLAY PANEL)
Owner’s Instructions
Before operating the unit,
please read this manual thoroughly,
and retain it for future reference.
Register your product at www.samsung.com/global/register
ON-SCREEN MENUS
Picture InPicture (PIP)
Energy Saving
TELETEXT (Option)
SRS TruSurroundXT
Digital Natural Image engine
Digital Terrestrial Receiver
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◆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
monitor panel for more than 2 hours as it can cause screen image retention. This image retention is also known
as “screen burn”. To avoid such image retention, reduce the degree of brightness and contrast of the screen when
displaying a still image.
◆Height
The PDP can normally operate only under 2000m in height. It might abnormally function at a place over 2000m in
height so do not install and operate there.
◆Heat on the top of the PDP TV
The top side of the product may be hot after long periods of use as heat dissipates from the panel through the vent
hole in the upper part of the product. This is normal and does not indicate any defect or operation failure of the
product. However, children should be prevented from touching the upper part of the product.
◆The product is making a ‘cracking’ noise.
A‘cracking’ noise may occur when the product contracts or expands due to a change of surrounding environment
such as temperature or humidity. This is normal and not a defect of the unit.
◆Cell Defects
The PDP uses a panel consisting of 1,230,000(SD-level) to 3,150,000(HD-level) pixels which require sophisticated
technology to produce. However, there may be few bright or dark pixels on the screen.
These pixels will have no impact on the performance of the product.
◆Avoid operating the TV at temperatures below 5°C(41°F)
◆Astill image displayed too long may cause permanent damage to the PDP Panel.
Watching the PDP TV in 4:3 format for a long period of time may leave traces of borders
displayed on the left, right and centre of the screen caused by the difference of light emission
on the screen.
Playing a DVD or a game console may cause similar effect to the screen.
Damages caused by the above effect are not covered by the Warranty.
◆Afterimage on the Screen.
Displaying still images from Video games and PC for longer than a certain period of time may produce partial
afterimages. To prevent this effect, reduce the ‘brightness’ and ‘contrast’ when displaying still images.
◆Warranty
- Warranty does not cover any damage caused by image retention.
- Burn-in is not covered by the warranty.
◆Installation
Be sure to contact an authorized service centre, when installing your set in a location with heavy dust, high or low
temperatures, high humidity, chemical substance and where it operates continually such as the airport, the train
station etc. Failure to do so may cause a serious damage to your set.
User Instructions
Checking Parts
Sold Separately
Owner’s
Instructions
Remote Control/
AAA Batteries
Warranty Card/
Registration Card/
Safety Guide Manual
(Not available in all
locations)
Power Cord
PC Cable
HDMI Cable
Scart Cable PC Audio Cable HDMI/DVI Cable
Component Cables
(RCA)
Audio Cables
Antenna Cable
➢Ferrite Core (Power Cord)
The ferrite core is used to shield the cable
from interference. When connecting a cable,
open the ferrite core and clip it around the
cable.
Ferrite Core for Power Cord
(PS-42C6HD)
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Contents
◆GENERAL INFORMATION
■User Instructions ................................................................................................... 2
■Checking Parts...................................................................................................... 2
■Control Panel (depending on the model) .............................................................. 5
■Connection Panel (depending on the model) ....................................................... 6
■Viewing the Remote Control (depending on the model)....................................... 7
■Installing Batteries in the Remote Control ............................................................ 8
◆OPERATION
■Switching Your Television On and Off................................................................... 8
■Viewing the Menus................................................................................................ 8
■Freezing the Current Picture................................................................................. 9
■Plug & Play Feature .............................................................................................. 9
■Viewing an External Signal Source....................................................................... 10
■Editing Device Names........................................................................................... 10
◆CHANNEL CONTROL (ANALOG TV)
■Storing Channels Automatically ............................................................................ 10
■Storing Channels Manually ................................................................................... 11
■Adding / Locking Channels ................................................................................... 11
■Sorting the Stored Channels................................................................................. 12
■Assigning Names to Channels.............................................................................. 12
■Fine Tuning Channel Reception............................................................................ 13
■LNA (Low Noise Amplifier) .................................................................................... 13
◆PICTURE CONTROL
■Changing the Picture Standard............................................................................. 13
■Customizing the Picture Settings .......................................................................... 14
■Selecting the Picture Size ..................................................................................... 14
■Digital NR .............................................................................................................. 15
■SMD ...................................................................................................................... 15
■DNIe Demo ........................................................................................................... 15
■Viewing the Picture in Picture (PIP) ...................................................................... 15
◆SOUND CONTROL
■Sound Features..................................................................................................... 16
◆FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
■Time Features ....................................................................................................... 17
■Language .............................................................................................................. 18
■Blue Screen........................................................................................................... 18
■Melody................................................................................................................... 18
■Energy Saving....................................................................................................... 18
■Using Game Mode ................................................................................................ 18
■Screen Burn Protection......................................................................................... 19
■Setting the Blue Eye ............................................................................................. 19
◆PC DISPLAY
■Setting up Your PC Software (Based on Windows XP)........................................ 20
■Input Mode (PC).................................................................................................... 20
■Setting the PC....................................................................................................... 21
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Contents
☛➢
Press Important Note
Symbols
◆USING THE DTV FEATURE
■Previewing the DTV Menu System (depending on the model)................................ 22
■Updating the Channel Manager Automatically.......................................................... 23
■Updating the Channel Manager Manually ................................................................ 23
■Editing Your Favourite Channels........................................................................... 24
■Viewing Channel Manager.................................................................................... 26
■Displaying Programme Information....................................................................... 26
■Viewing the EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) Information .............................. 27
■Using the Scheduled List ...................................................................................... 28
■Setting the Default Guide...................................................................................... 29
■Viewing All Channels and Favourite Channels ..................................................... 29
■Setting the Preferred Languages ............................................................................. 30
■Choosing Your Language........................................................................................ 30
■Adjusting the Translucency Level............................................................................. 31
■Setting up the Parental Lock ................................................................................... 31
■Using the Preferred Features .................................................................................. 32
■Checking the Product Information............................................................................ 32
■Checking the Signal Information .............................................................................. 33
■Upgrading the Software (Option) ............................................................................. 33
■Viewing Common Interface ..................................................................................... 34
■Selecting the CI (Common Interface) Menu ............................................................. 34
■Resetting ................................................................................................................ 35
■Freezing the Current Picture................................................................................. 35
◆APPENDIX
■Teletext Feature (depending on the model) .......................................................... 36
■How to Install the Wall Mount Bracket .................................................................. 37
■Setting Up Your Remote Control........................................................................... 40
■Troubleshooting..................................................................................................... 45
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➢Press the MENU button once in DTV mode, then the DTV menu is displayed.
➢The product colour and shape may vary depending on the model.
Control Panel (depending on the model)
Front (or Side) Panel
ΠSOURCE
Displays a menu of all of the available input sources
(TV, Ext.1, Ext.2, Component, PC, HDMI, DTV).
´ MENU
Press to see the on-screen menu of your TV’s
features.
ˇ
- +
Press to decrease or increase the volume.
In the on-screen menu, use the
- +
buttons as
you use the œand √buttons on the remote control.
¨ C/P.
Press to change channels. In the on-screen menu,
use the C/P. buttons as you use the
…and †buttons on the remote control.
ˆ (ENTER)
Press to confirm a selection.
Ø (Power) button
Press to turn the TV on and off.
Power Indicator
Blinks and turns off when the power is on and lights
up in stand-by mode.
Remote Control Sensor
Aim the remote control towards this spot on the TV.
Speaker
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ŒCommon Interface Slot
- Insert CI (Common Interface) card into the slot.
´ANT IN VHF/UHF (75Ω)
- 75Ω Coaxial connector for Aerial/Cable Network.
ˇConnecting external Audio Devices
- Connect RCA audio signals from the TV to an external
source, such as Audio equipment.
¨DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL)
- Connect to a Digital Audio Component.
ˆDTV SERVICE
- Connector for service only.
ØCOMPONENT IN
- Video (Y/PB/PR) and audio (AUDIO L/R) inputs for
Component.
∏PC IN / AUDIO
- Connect to the video and audio output jack on your PC.
”EXT 1, EXT 2
- Inputs or outputs for external devices, such as VCR,
DVD, video game device or video disc players.
’HDMI/DVI IN
- Connect to the HDMI jack of a device with HDMI output.
These inputs can also be used as a DVI connection
with separate analog audio inputs. An optional
HDMI/DVI cable will be necessary to make this
connection. When using the optional HDMI/DVI adapter,
the DVI analog audio inputs on your TV allow you to
receive left and right audio from your DVI device.
(Not compatible with PC)
- When connecting this product via HDMI or DVI to a
Set Top Box, DVD Player or Games Console etc,
make sure that it has been set to a compatible video
output mode as shown in the table below. Failure to
observe this may result in picture distortion, image
breakup or no picture.
- Do not attempt to connect the HDMI/DVI connector to a
PC or Laptop Graphics Card.
(This will result in a blank screen being displayed)
DVI AUDIO IN L/R
- DVI audio outputs for external devices.
˝SERVICE
- Connector for service only.
ÔPOWER IN
- Connect the supplied power cord.
➢ Supported modes for HDMI/DVI and Component
☛
Whenever you connect an audio or video system to your set, ensure that all elements are switched off.
☛
When connecting an external device, match the colour of the connection terminal to the cable.
Input/Output Specification
Connector Input
Video
EXT 1
Only TV or DTV output is available.
Output you can choose.
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
EXT 2
Video + Audio (L/R)RGBAudio (L/R)
Output
HDMI/DVI 50Hz
HDMI/DVI 60Hz
Component
480i
X
X
O
480p
X
O
O
576i
X
X
O
576p
O
X
O
720p
O
O
O
1080i
O
O
O
EXT
➢The product colour and shape may vary depending on the model.
Connection Panel (depending on the model)
Rear Panel
Ø
Ô
∏
”’
˝
ˆ
¨
or
Cable Television
Network
or ´Œ
ˇ
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➢The performance of the remote control may be affected by bright light.
➢This is a special remote control for the visually impaired, and has Braille points.
Viewing the Remote Control (depending on the model)
ŒŒPOWER button
(turns the TV on and off)
´´Number buttons for direct
channel access
ˇˇ
One/Two-digit channel
selection
¨¨
Channel control button
(Refer to page 11~12)
ˆˆ
Selects the TV and DTV mode
directly
ØØ
Volume increase
Volume decrease
∏∏
Temporary sound switch-off
””
Displays the main on-screen
menu
’’
Electronic Program Guide
(EPG) display
˝˝
Picture-In-Picture On/Off
ÔÔ
Picture effect selection
(Refer to page 13)

Picture freeze
ÒÒ
Sound mode selection
ÚÚ
Remote control setup
ÆÆ
Selects a target device to be
controlled by the Samsung
remote control (TV, DVD,
STB, CABLE, VCR)
ıı
Available source selection
˜˜
Previous channel
¯¯
DTV menu display
˘˘
Automatic Power-off
¿¿
VCR/DVD Function
(Rewind, Stop, Play/Pause,
Fast/Forward
¸¸
Next channel
Previous channel
˛˛
Exit the on-screen menu
◊◊
Control the cursor in the menu
±±
Use to see information on the
current broadcast
––
Fastext topic selection
——
Picture size selection
÷÷
Sound effect selection
(Refer to page 16)
®®
Digital subtitle display
∑∑
TruSurround XT mode button
µµ
If your remote control is not
functioning properly, take out
the batteries and press the
reset button for about 2~3
seconds.
Re-insert the batteries and
try using the remote control
again.
Teletext Functions
(Refer to page 36)
ˆˆ
Exit from the teletext display
(depending on the model)
””
Teletext index
˝˝
Teletext hold
ÔÔ
Tel etext size selection
ıı
Teletext mode selection
(LIST/FLOF)
˜˜
Teletext sub page
¸¸
P:Teletext next page
P:Teletext previous page
˛˛
Teletext cancel
±±
Teletext reveal
≠≠
Tel etext display/mix both
Pressing TEXT/MIX selects
Teletext, Double, or Mix mode
in sequence.
––
Fastext topic selection
÷÷
Tel etext store
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Installing Batteries in the Remote Control
1Lift the cover at the back of the remote control upward as shown in the figure.
2Install two AAA size batteries.
➢ Make sure to match the “+” and “–” ends of the batteries with the diagram
inside the compartment.
3Close the cover as shown in the figure.
➢ Remove the batteries and store them in a cool, dry place if you won’t be using
the remote control for a long time. The remote control can be used up to
about 23 feet from the TV. (Assuming typical TV usage, the batteries last for
about one year.)
➢If the remote control doesn’t work! Check the following:
1. Is the TV power on?
2. Are the plus and minus ends of the batteries reversed?
3. Are the batteries drained?
4. Is there a power cut, or is the power cord unplugged?
5. Is there a special fluorescent light or a neon sign nearby?
The mains lead is attached to the rear of the television.
1Plug the mains lead into an appropriate socket.
➢The main voltage is indicated on the rear of the television and the frequency is 50 or 60Hz.
2Press the (Power) button (On/Off) on the front of the television or press the POWER ()button on the remote
control to switch the television on. The programme that you were watching last is re-selected automatically.
If you have not yet stored any channels, no clear picture appears. Refer to “Storing Channels Automatically”
on page 10 or “Storing Channels Manually” on page 11.
➢If the television is initially powered on, several basic customer settings proceed automatically.
Refer to “Plug & Play Feature” on page 9.
3To switch the television off, press the (Power) button (On/Off) on the front of the television or press the
POWER ()button on the remote control.
4To switch the TV on, press the (Power) button (On/Off) on the front of the TV or press the POWER ()button
or number buttons on the remote control.
SwitchingYour Television On and Off
Viewing the Menus
1Press the MENU ()button.
The main menu is displayed on the screen.
Its left side has five icons: Input, Picture, Sound, Channel, and Setup.
2Press the …or †button to select one of the icons.
Press the ENTER/OK ()button to access the icon’s sub-menu.
3Press the …or †button to move to items in the menu.
Press the ENTER/OK ()button to enter items in the menu.
4Press the …/†/œ/√button to change the selected items.
Press the MENU ()button to return to the previous menu.
5Press the EXIT button to exit from the menu.
Input
Move Enter Exit
Source List : TV
Edit Name
TV
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Freezing the Current Picture
You can freeze the picture when watching a television programme simply by
pressing the “STILL” button. To return to normal viewing, press it again.
➢This function will automatically cancel five minutes later.
Plug & Play Feature
1If the television is in standby mode, press the POWER ()button
on the remote control. The message to start Plug & Play is displayed.
2
The Language menu will automatically appear after several seconds.
3Select the appropriate language by pressing the …or † button.
Press the ENTER/OK ()button. The message to check the connected status of the antenna is displayed.
4Make sure that the antenna is connected to the TV.
Press the ENTER/OK ()button. The Country menu is displayed.
5Select your country or area by pressing the
…or † button.
Press the ENTER/OK ()button. The menu to select channels is displayed.
6To start channel store, press the ENTER/OK ()button.
The search will end automatically. The TV will begin memorizing all of the available channels.
Press the ENTER/OK ()button to set the clock.
7Press the œor √button to select the hour or minute.
Set these by pressing the
…or † button.
➢ You can enter the Hour, Minute by using the numeric buttons on the remote control.
8Press the ENTER/OK ()button to confirm your setting.
The DTV channel scan menu appears and the DTV channel is automatically updated.
➢ If the DTV channel is updated, the Source in the source list of the Input menu is automatically changed to
DTV.
➢ For detailed descriptions about DTV channel update, refer to page 23 of this manual.
If you want to reset this feature …
1Press the MENU ()button to display the menu.
2
Press the …or †button to select Setup, then press the ENTER/OK ()
button.
3Press the ENTER/OK ()button again to select Plug & Play.
The message to start Plug & Play is displayed.
When the television is initially powered on, several basic customer settings proceed
automatically and subsequently.
The following settings are available.
Start Plug & Play
OK
Plug & Play
Enter Exit
Setup
Move Enter Return
Plug & Play
Language : English
Time
Game Mode : Off
Blue Screen : Off
Melody : Off
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1Press the MENU ()button to display the menu.
2
Press the ENTER/OK ()
button to select Source List.
3Press the ENTER/OK ()button again.
4Press the
…or † button to select the signal source, then press the
ENTER/OK ()button.
Available signal source: TV, Ext.1, Ext.2, Component, PC, HDMI, DTV
➢You can select these options simply by pressing the SOURCE ()button
on the remote control.
➢To watch television programme again, press the TV/DTV button and
select the channel number required.
Viewing an External Signal Source
You can switch between viewing signal from connected equipment, such as a
VCR, DVD, Set-Top Box, and the TV source (air or cable).
You can give a name to the external source.
1Press the MENU ()button to display the menu.
2
Press the ENTER/OK () button.
3Press the …or †button to select Edit Name, then press the
ENTER/OK ()button.
4Press the
…or † button to select the external source to be edited,
then press the ENTER/OK ()button.
5Select the required device by pressing
…or † , then press the
ENTER/OK ()button.
Available device names: VCR, DVD, D-VHS, Cable STB, HD STB,
Satellite STB, AV Receiver, DVD Receiver, Game, Camcorder,
DVD Combo, DHR (DVD HDD Recorder), or PC.
6Press the EXIT button to exit.
Editing Device Names
Source List
Move Enter Return
TV
Ext.1 :
----
Ext.2 : ----
Component :
----
PC :
----
HDMI : ----
DTV : ----
TV
Edit Name
Move Enter Return
Ext.1 : -----
Ext.2 : -----
Component : ----
PC : ----
HDMI :
----
TV
----
VCR
DVD
D-VHS
Cable STB
Storing Channels Automatically
You can scan for the frequency ranges available to you (availability depends on
your country). Automatically allocated programme numbers may not correspond
to actual or desired programme numbers. However you can sort numbers
manually and clear any channels you do not wish to watch.
1Press the MENU ()button to display the menu.
2Press the …or †button to select Channel, then press the ENTER/OK ()button.
3
Press the ENTER/OK () button again. The available countries are listed.
4 Select your country by pressing the …or †button, then press the ENTER/OK () button.
5Press the …or †button to select Auto Store, then press the ENTER/OK ()button.
6
Press the ENTER/OK () button again to start the search. The search will end automatically.
➢ To stop the search before it has finished, press the MENU ()orthe ENTER/OK ()button.
Enter Return
Auto Store
P1 C
--
40 MHz
0 %
Start
➢Not available in DTV or external input mode.
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