Samsung SyncMaster P42HP User manual

SyncMaster P42HP,P50HP
PDP Monitor
User Manual

Safety Instructions
Notational
Note
These safety instructions must be followed to ensure your safety and prevent property dam-
age.
Make sure to read the instructions carefully and use the product in the correct manner.
Warning / Caution
Failure to follow directions noted by this symbol could result in bodily
harm or damage to the equipment.
Notational Conventions
Prohibited Important to read and under-
stand at all times
Do not disassemble Disconnect the plug from the
outlet
Do not touch Ground to prevent an electric
shock
Power
When not used for extended period of time, set your computer to DPM.
If using screen saver, set it to active screen mode.
Theimageshereareforreferenceonly,andarenotapplicableinallcases
(or countries).
Shortcut to Anti-Afterimage Instructions
Do not use a damaged power cord or plug or a damaged or
loose power outlet.
• Otherwise, this may result in electric shock or fire.
Do not touch the power plug with wet hands when removing or
plugging the plug into the outlet.
• Otherwise, this may result in electric shock.
Make sure to connect the power cord to a grounded power out-
let.
• Otherwise, it may result in electric shock or personal injury.

Ensure that the power plug is plugged into the power outlet
firmly and correctly.
• Otherwise, this may result in fire.
Do not forcefully bend or pull the power plug and do not place
any heavy material on it.
• Otherwise, this may result in fire.
Do not connect multiple appliances to the same power outlet.
• Otherwise, this may cause fire due to overheating.
Do not disconnect the power cord while using the product.
•Otherwise, this may result in damage to the product due to
electric shock.
To disconnect the apparatus from the mains, the plug must be
pulled out from the mains socket, therefore the mains plug shall
be readily operable.
• This may cause electric shock or fire.
Use only the power cord provided by our company. Do not use
the provided power cord of another product.
• Otherwise, this may result in fire or electric shock.
Installation
Be sure to contact an authorized Service Center when installing your
monitor in a location with heavy dust, high or low temperatures, high hu-
midity, and exposed to chemical substances and where it operates for 24
hours such as at airports, train stations etc.
Failure to do so may cause serious damage to your monitor.
Ensure that at least two persons lift and move the product.
•Otherwise, it may be dropped and cause personal injury, and/
or damage the product.
When installing the product in a cabinet or rack, make sure that
the front end of the bottom of the product does not project out.
• Otherwise, it may fall or cause personal injury.
• Use a cabinet or rack of a size appropriate to the product.
DO NOT PLACE CANDLES, MOSQUITO REPELLANT, CIG-
ARETTES AND ANY HEATING APPLIANCES NEAR THE
PRODUCT.
• Otherwise, this may result in fire.
Safety Instructions

Keep heatingappliances asfar awayfrom thepower cordor the
product as possible.
• Otherwise, this may result in electric shock or fire.
Do notinstallit inabadly ventilatedlocationsuch asabookcase
or closet.
•Otherwise, this may result in fire due to an increase in the in-
ternal temperature.
When putting the product down, make sure to put it down softly.
• Otherwise, this may result in damage to the screen display.
Do not place the front of the product on the floor.
• Otherwise, this may result in damage to the screen display.
Ensure that an authorized installation company installs the wall
mount.
• Otherwise, it may fall and cause personal injury.
• Make sure to install the specified wall mount.
Install your product in a well ventilated location. Ensure that
there is a clearance of more than 10 cm from the wall.
•Otherwise,it mayresult infire dueto anincrease inthe internal
temperature.
Ensure that the packaging vinyl is kept away from children.
•Otherwise,itmayresult inseriousharm(suffocation)ifchildren
play with it.
If the height of your monitor is adjustable, do not place any ob-
ject or part of your body on the stand when lowering it.
•This may cause damage to the product or the person carrying
it.
Clean
When cleaning the monitor case or the surface of the PDP screen, wipe
with a slightly moistened, soft fabric.
Do not spray cleaner directly onto the surface of the product.
•Otherwise, this may result in the discoloration and distortion of
the structure and the screen surface may peel off.
Clean the product using a soft cloth with a monitor cleaner only.
If you must use a cleaner other than the monitor cleaner, dilute it
with water at a ratio of 1:10.
Safety Instructions

When cleaning the power plug pins or dusting the power outlet,
clean it with a dry cloth.
• Otherwise, it may result in fire.
When cleaning the product, make sure to disconnect the power
cord.
• Otherwise, it may result in electric shock or fire.
When cleaning the product, disconnect the power cord and
clean it softly with a dry cloth.
• (Do not use chemicals such as wax, benzene, alcohol, thinner,
mosquito repellant, lubricant, or cleaner.) These may change
the appearance of the product surface and peel off the indica-
tion labels on the product.
Since the product housing is easily scratched, make sure to use
the specified cloth only.
•Usethespecifiedcloth addingonlyalittlewater.Asthe product
may be scratched if there is any foreign material on the cloth,
make sure to shake it thoroughly before using it.
When cleaning the product, do not spray water directly onto the
main body of the product.
• Ensure that water does not enter the product and that it is not
wet.
•Otherwise, this may result in electric shock, fire or a malfunc-
tion.
Others
The product is a high voltage product. Ensure that users do not
disassemble, repair or modify the product themselves.
•Otherwise,thismayresultinelectricshockorfire.Iftheproduct
needs to be repaired, contact a Service Center.
Ifthere isastrangesmellor astrangesoundor smokeiscoming
fromthe product,disconnect the powerplug immediatelyand con-
tact a Service Center.
• Otherwise, this may result in electric shock or fire.
Donotplacethisproductinalocationexposedtomoisture,dust,
smoke, water, or in a car.
• Otherwise, this may result in electric shock or fire.
Whenyou droptheproductor thecaseisbroken, turnthepower
off and disconnect the power cord. Contact a Service Center.
• Otherwise, this may result in electric shock or fire.
Safety Instructions

If thunder or lightening is occurring, do not touch the power cord
or antenna cable.
• Otherwise, this may result in electric shock or fire.
Do not try to move the monitor by pulling only the wire or the
signal cable.
•Otherwise, it may fall and result in electric shock, damage to
the product or fire due to damage to the cable.
Do not lift or move the product back and forwards or right and
left while only holding the power cord or signal cables.
•Otherwise, it may fall and result in electric shock, damage to
the product or fire due to damage to the cable.
Make sure that the ventilating opening is not blocked by a table
or curtain.
•Otherwise,it mayresult infire dueto anincrease inthe internal
temperature.
Do not place any containers containing water, vases, flower-
pots, medicines as well as any metal on the product.
•Ifwater or aforeign materialenters theproduct, disconnectthe
power cord and contact a Service Center.
•This may result in a product malfunction, electric shock, or fire.
Do not use or keep combustible spray or flammable material
near the product.
• Otherwise, this may result in an explosion or fire.
Do not insert any metal, such as chopsticks, coins, pins and
steel, or flammable objects, such as matches or paper, inside the
product (through the ventilating openings, input and output termi-
nals, etc).
•If water or foreign material enters the product, disconnect the
power cord and contact a Service Center.
• Otherwise, this may result in electric shock or fire.
Whenusinga fixedscreenforalong time,anafterimage orstain
may occur.
•If you are not using your product for a long period of time, put
it into sleep mode or use a moving screen saver.
Set a resolution and frequency appropriate to the product.
• Otherwise, your eyesight may be damaged.
When using headphones or earphones, do not turn the volume
too high.
• Having the sound too loud may damage your hearing.
Safety Instructions

If you continually move closer to the product screen, your eye-
sight may be failing.
Take a rest for at least five (5) minutes after using the monitor
for one (1) hour.
This reduces the weariness of your eyes.
Do not install it in an unstable location such as an unstable rack
or uneven surface or a location exposed to vibrations.
•Otherwise,itmayfallandcausepersonalinjuryand/ordamage
the product.
•Ifyouusetheproductin alocationexposedtovibrations,itmay
damage the product and result in fire.
When moving the product, turn the power off and disconnect
thepower plug,antenna cable,and allthe cablesconnectedto the
product.
• Otherwise, it may result in electric shock or fire.
Ensure that children do not hang onto the product or climb up
onto the product.
• The product may fall and cause personal injury or death.
Ifyoudonotusetheproductforalongperiodoftime, disconnect
the power cord from the power outlet.
•Otherwise, this may result in overheating or fire due to dust,
and may result in fire due to electric shock or leakage.
Do not place any heavy items or toys or confectionery, such as
cookies etc. that may attract the attention of children and to the
product.
•Your children may hang onto the product causing it to fall and
this may result in personal injury or death.
Be careful that children do not place the battery in their mouths
when removed from the remote control. Place the battery in a lo-
cation that children or infants cannot reach.
•If children have had the battery in their mouths, consult your
doctor immediately.
When replacing the battery, insert it with right polarity (+, -).
•Otherwise, the battery may become damaged or it may cause
fire, personal injury or damage due to leakage of the internal
liquid.
Use only the specified standardized batteries, and do not use a
new battery and a used battery at the same time.
•Otherwise, the batteries may be damaged or cause fire, per-
sonal injury or damage due to a leakage of the internal liquid.
Safety Instructions

The batteries (and rechargeable batteries) are not ordinary re-
fuse and must be returned for recycling purposes. The customer
is responsible for returning the used or rechargeable batteries for
recycling.
•The customer can return used or rechargeable batteries to a
nearby public recycling center or to a store selling the same
type of the battery or rechargeable battery.
Do not place the product in a location exposed to direct sunlight
or near any heat such as a fire or heater.
•This may reduce the lifetime of the product, and may result in
fire.
Do not drop any objects onto the product or cause any impact
to the product.
• Otherwise, this may result in electric shock or fire.
Do not use a humidifier or kitchen table near the product.
• Otherwise, this may result in electric shock or fire.
When there is a gas leak, do not touch the product or the power
plug but ventilate immediately.
• If a spark occurs, it may cause an explosion or fire.
If the product has been turned on for a long time, the display
panel becomes hot. Do not touch it.
•Keep the small accessories in a location out of the reach of
children.
Be careful when adjusting the angle of the product or the height
of the stand.
•This may result in personal injury as your hand or fingers may
become caught.
•Also,ifyoutilttheproducttoofar,itmayfallandcausepersonal
injury.
Do not install the product in a location low enough for children
to reach.
• Otherwise, it may fall and result in personal injury.
•Since the front part of the product is heavy, install the product
on a level and stable surface.
Do not put any heavy objects on the product.
•This may result in personal injury and/or damage to the prod-
uct.
Safety Instructions

Introduction
Package Contents
Note
Please make sure the following items are included with your PDP Display.
If any items are missing, contact your dealer.
Contact a local dealer to buy optional items.
Unpacking
PDP Display
Manuals
Quick Setup Guide Warranty Card
(Not available in all loca-
tions)
User's Guide
Cables
D-Sub Cable Power Cord
Others
Remote Control Batteries (AAA X 2) Ferrite Core for Power
Cord

Others (Not available in all loca-
tions) (3301-001305)
Sold separately
DVI Cable Wall Mount KIT LAN Cable
TV tuner box NetWork Box Semi Stand KIT
BNC Cable
Note
•You can purchase and connect a separate network box or TV tuner box. For information
on how to use these, refer to their respective user manuals.
• You can only connect one external box.
Ferrite Core (Power Cord)
•The ferrite cores are used to shield the cables from interfer-
ence.
•When connecting a cable, open the ferrite core and clip it
around the cable near the plug.
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Your PDP Display
Front
SOURCE button [SOURCE]
Switches from PC mode to Video mode. Changing the source is only al-
lowed for external devices that are connected to the PDP Display at the
time.
[PC] →[DVI] →[AV] →[HDMI] →[MagicInfo] →[TV] →[BNC] →[Com-
ponent]
Note
• The TV menu is available when a TV tuner box is installed.
• The MagicInfo menu is available when a network box is installed.
Enter button [ ]
Activates a highlighted menu item.
MENU button [MENU]
Opens the on-screen menu and exits from the menu. Also use to exit the
OSD menu or return to the previous menu.
- VOL+
Moves from one menu item to another horizontally or adjusts selected
menu values. When OSD is not on the screen, push the button to adjust
volume.
SEL
Moves from one menu item to another vertically or adjusts selected menu
values.
/ When OSD is not on the screen, push the button to adjust channel.
Power button [ ]
Use this button for turning the PDP Display on and off.
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Power indicator
Shows PowerSaver mode by blinking green
Note
See PowerSaver described in the manual for further information regarding
power saving functions. For energy conservation, turn your PDP Display
OFF when it is not needed or when leaving it unattended for long periods.
Remote Control Sensor
Aim the remote control towards this spot on the PDP Display.
Rear
Note
For detailed information concerning cable connections, refer to Connecting Cables under
Setup. The PDP Display 's configuration at the back may vary slightly depending on the PDP
Display model.
POWER
The power cord plugs into the PDP Display
and the wall plug.
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BNC/COMPONENT OUT [R/PR , G/Y ,
B/PB , H , V] (BNC/Component Connection
Terminal (Output))
BNC (Analog PC) Connection: connecting
the R, G, B, H, V ports
Component Connection: connecting the PR,
Y, PBports
BNC/COMPONENT IN [R/PR , G/Y , B/
PB,H,V](BNC/ComponentConnection Ter-
minal (Input))
RS232C OUT/IN(RS232C SerialPORT)
MDC(Multiple Display Control) Program Port
DVI / PC / HDMI IN [DVI/PC/HDMI AU-
DIO IN] (PC/DVI/HDMI Audio Connection
Terminal (Input))
DVI / PC / HDMI IN [HDMI]
Connect the HDMI terminal at the back of
your PDP Display to the HDMI terminal of
your digital output device using a HDMI ca-
ble.
DVI / PC / HDMI IN [RGB](PC Video
Connection Terminal)
Using a D-Sub Cable (15 pin D-Sub) - PC
mode (Analog PC)
DVI / PC/ HDMIIN [DVI](PC VideoCon-
nection Terminal)
Using a DVI Cable (DVI-D to DVI-D) - DVI
mode (Digital PC)
DC OUT [5V/1.5A]
Connect this to the POWER connector of a
TV tuner box or network box.
AV IN [VIDEO]
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Connect the [ VIDEO ] terminal of your mon-
itor to the video output terminal of the exter-
nal device using a VIDEO cable.
AV/COMPONENT AUDIO IN [L- AUDIO
- R]
Connect the port of the DVD, VCR (DVD /
DTVSet-Top Box)tothe [L-AUDIO -R] port
of the PDP Display.
AUDIO OUT [L- AUDIO - R]
Headphone output terminal.
Kensington Lock
The Kensington Lock is a device used to
physically fix the system when using it in a
public place. The locking device has to be
purchased separately. The appearance and
locking method may differ from the illustra-
tiondepending onthemanufacturer. Referto
the manual provided with the Kensington
Lock for proper use. The locking device has
to be purchased separately.
Note
The location of the Kensington Lock may be
different depending on its model.
Using the Anti-Theft Kensington
Lock
1. Insert the locking device into the Ken-
sington slot on the Monitor and turn
it in the locking direction .
2. Connect the Kensington Lock cable.
3. Fix the Kensington Lock to a desk or a
heavy stationary object.
Note
See Connecting Cables for further information regarding cable connections.
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Remote Control
Note
The performance of the remote control may be affected by a TV or other electronic device
operating near the PDP Display , causing a malfunction due to interference with the frequen-
cy.
POWER
OFF
Number Buttons
DEL button
+ VOL -
MUTE
TV/DTV
MENU
INFO
Color Buttons
TTX/MIX
STILL
AUTO
S.MODE
MDC
LOCK
SOURCE
ENTER/PRE-CH
CH/P
D.MENU
GUIDE
RETURN
Up-Down Left-Right buttons
EXIT
SRS
MagicInfo
P.MODE
DUAL/MTS
PIP
SWAP
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1. POWER Turns the product On.
2. Off Turns the product Off.
3. Number Buttons Press to change the channel.
4. DEL button The "-" button operates only for DTV. It is used to select
MMS (multi-channel) for a DTV.
5. + VOL - Adjusts the audio volume.
6. MUTE Pauses (mutes) the audio output temporarily. This is dis-
played on the lower left corner of the screen. The audio
resumes if MUTE or - VOL + is pressed in the Mute mode.
7. TV/DTV Selects the TV and DTV mode directly.
8. MENU Opens the on-screen menu and exits from the menu or
closes the adjustment menu.
9. Activates a highlighted menu item.
10. INFO Current picture information is displayed on the upper left
corner of the screen.
11. Color Buttons Pressto addor deletechannels andto storechannelsto the
favorite channel list in the “Channel List” menu.
12. TTX/MIX TV channels provide written information services via tele-
text.
- Teletext Buttons
For more information > TTX / MIX
13. STILL Press the button once to freeze the screen. Press it again
to unfreeze.
14. AUTO Adjusts the screen display automatically in PC mode. By
changing the resolution in the control panel, auto function is
performed.
15. S.MODE When pressing this button, the current mode is displayed at
the bottom centre of the screen. The PDP Display has a
built-in high fidelity stereo amplifier. Then press the button
again to circle through available preconfigured modes.
( Standard →Music →Movie →Speech →Custom )
16. MDC MDC Quick Launch Button.
17. LOCK Activatesor deactivatesall functionkeyson boththeremote
controlandthePDPDisplayexceptforthePowerandLOCK
buttons.
18. SOURCE Press the button to change the input signal SOURCE.
Changing the SOURCE is only allowed for external devices
that are connected to the monitor at the time.
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19. ENTER/PRE-CH This button is used to return to the immediately previous
channel.
20. CH/P In TV mode, selects TV channels.
21. D.MENU DTV menu display
22. GUIDE Electronic Program Guide (EPG) display.
23. RETURN Returns to the previous menu.
24. Up-Down Left-Right but-
tons Movesfromonemenuitemtoanotherhorizontally,vertically or adjusts selected menu values.
25. EXIT Exits from the menu screen.
26. SRS Selects SRS TruSurround XT mode.
27. MagicInfo MagicInfo Quick Launch Button.
28. P.MODE When you press this button, current picture mode is dis-
played on the lower center of the screen.
AV / HDMI / TV / Component : P.MODE
The PDP Display has four automatic picture settings that
are preset at the factory. Then push button again to circle
through available preconfigured modes. ( Dynamic →
Standard →Movie →Custom )
PC / BNC / DVI / MagicInfo
MagicBright is a feature providing the optimum viewing en-
vironment depending on the contents of the image you are
watching.Thenpushbuttonagain tocirclethroughavailable
preconfigured modes. (Entertain →Internet →Text →
Custom )
29. DUAL/MTS DUAL-
STEREO/MONO, DUAL l / DUAL ll and MONO/NICAM
MONO/NICAMSTEREOcan beoperateddepending onthe
broadcasting type by using the DUAL button on the remote
control while watching TV.
MTS-
YoucanselectMTS(MultichannelTelevisionStereo)mode.
Audio Type MTS/S_Mode Default
FM Stereo Mono Mono Manual
Change
Stereo Mono ↔Stereo
SAP Mono ↔SAP Mono
30. PIP Every time you press the button, a PIP screen appears.
- This fuction does not work for this PDP Display.
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31. SWAP Swaps the contents of the PIP and main image. The image
in the PIP window will appear on the main screen, and the
main screen image will appear in the PIP window.
- This fuction does not work for this PDP Display.
Mechanical Layout (P42HP)
Mechanical Layout
NETWORK MODEL SIZE
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PDP Display Head
NETWORK MODEL SIZE
Installation VESA Bracket
• When installing VESA, make sure to comply with the international VESA standards.
•Purchasing VESA Bracket and Installation Information : Please contact your nearest
SAMSUNG Distributor to place an order. After your order is placed, installation profes-
sionals will visit you and install the bracket.
• At least 2 persons are needed in order to move the PDP Display.
•SAMSUNG is not responsible for any product damage or any injury caused by installation
at customer's discretion.
Dimensions
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Notice
For securing the bracket on a wall, use only machine screws of 6 mm diameter and 8 to 12
mm length.
Wall Bracket Installation
• Contact a technician for installing the wall bracket.
•SAMSUNG Electronics is not responsible for any damages to the product or harm to
customers when the installation is done by the customer.
•This product is for installing on cement walls. The product may not stay in place when
installed on plaster or wood.
Components
Only use the components and accessories shipped with the product.
Wall Bracket(1) Hinge(Left 1, Right
1) Plastic Hanger
(4)
Screw
(A)(11) Screw (B)(4) Anchor (11)
Wall Bracket Assembly
Note
There are two hinges(left and right). Use the correct one.
1. Insert and tighten the Captive Screw in the direction of the arrow.
When done, mount the wall bracket on the wall.
There are two hinges(left and right). Use the correct one.
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