Samsung PS42A416C1D User manual

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© 2008 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.
User Instructions
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 period 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)
A still 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.
Any functions related to Digital TV (DVB) will only work in countries or areas where DVB-T (MPEG2)
digital terrestrial signals are broadcasted. Please confirm with your local dealer if you can receive
DVB-T signals. Although this TV set follows the DVB-T specification, maintaining compatibility with
the future coming DVB-T digital terrestrial broadcasts is not guaranteed. Several functions may not be
available in some countries.
Contact SAMSUNG WORLDWIDE
If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG
customer care centre. (See back cover for more informations.)
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Symbols
☛ ➢
Press Important Note
Contents
General Information
User Instructions ............................................. 2
Checking Parts................................................ 4
Using the Stand-Base ..................................... 4
Control Panel ................................................. 5
Connection Panel............................................ 6
Viewing the Remote Control ........................... 8
Operation
Switching Your Television On and Off ............. 9
Viewing the Menus.......................................... 9
Plug & Play Feature ...................................... 10
Using the TOOLS Button .............................. 12
Viewing External Signal Sources .................. 12
Editing Device Names................................... 13
Channel Control
Storing Channels Automatically .................... 13
Storing Channels Manually ........................... 14
Adding / Locking Channels ........................... 15
Sorting the Stored Channels......................... 16
Assigning Names to Channels...................... 16
Fine Tuning Channel Reception.................... 17
 LNA(LowNoiseAmplier) ............................ 17
Picture Control
Changing the Picture Standard..................... 18
Customizing the Picture Settings .................. 18
 ConguringDetailedSettingsonthePicture ... 19
Picture Options ............................................. 20
Resetting the Picture Settings to the Factory
Defaults......................................................... 22
Sound Control
Sound Features ............................................ 23
Selecting the Sound Mode
(depending on the model) ............................. 24
Connecting Headphones (Sold separately) .. 24
Function Description
Time Features ............................................... 25
Language / Light Effect / Melody /
Entertainment / Energy Saving ..................... 26
PC Display
Setting up Your PC Software
(Based on Windows XP) ............................... 27
Input Mode (PC)............................................ 28
Setting the PC............................................... 29
Using the DTV Feature
Previewing the DTV Menu System ............... 30
Displaying Programme Information............... 31
Operating the DTV Menu .............................. 32
Appendix
Teletext Feature (depending on the model) .. 42
WallMountKitSpecications(VESA)........... 44
Wall- mount adjustment (Sold separately) .... 45
How to assemble the Stand-Base
(depending on the model) ............................. 46
Troubleshooting ............................................ 47
Specications................................................ 48
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Checking Parts
Owner’s Instructions Remote Control/
AAA Batteries
Power Cord Cloth-Clean
Registration Card Cover-Bottom / Screws (2ea)
(Refer to page 46)
Ferrite Core for Power Cord Ferrite Core for S-Video
Sold Separately
Antenna Cable Component Cables Audio Cables PC Cable
Scart Cable PC Audio Cable HDMI Cable HDMI/DVI Cable
➢Ferrite Core (Power Cord, S-Video)
The ferrite cores are used to shield the cables from interference.
When connecting a cable, open the ferrite core and clip it around
the cable near the plug.
Using the Stand-Base
➢ Two or more people should carry
the PDP. Never lay the PDP on the
floor because of possible damage
to the screen. Always keep the
PDP upright.
The PDP can rotate 20 degrees in
right and left directions.
-20° ~ 20°
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Control Panel
1 SOURCE
Toggles between all the available input
sources (TV, Ext.1, Ext.2, AV, S-Video,
Component, PC, HDMI1, HDMI2 and DTV).
2 MENU
Press to see an on-screen menu of your TV’s
features.
3 – +
Press to increase or decrease the volume. In
the on-screen menu, use the – + buttons
asyouwouldusethe◄and►buttonson
the remote control.
4 C/P.
Press to change channels. In the on-screen
menu, use the C/P. buttons as
youwouldusethe▲and▼buttonsonthe
remote control.
5 ENTER
In the on-screen menu, use this button as you
would use the ENTER button on the remote
control.
6 POWER
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.
7 Speakers
Front (or Side) Panel
➢The product colour and shape may vary depending on the model.
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Connection Panel
Continued...
☛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.
1 POWER IN
Connect the supplied power cord.
2 COMPONENT IN
Audio (AUDIO L/R) and video (Y/PB/PR) inputs
for Component.
3 PC IN(PC) / (AUDIO)
Connect to the video and audio output jack on
your PC.
4 EXT 1, EXT 2
Inputs or outputs for external devices, such as
VCR, DVD, video game device or video disc
players.
Input/Output Specification
Connector Input Output
Video Audio(L/R) RGB Video + Audio(L/R)
EXT 1 ✔✔✔Only TV or DTV
output is available.
EXT 2 ✔✔Output you can
choose.
5 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL)
Connect to a Digital Audio Component.
6 Connecting external Audio Devices
Connect RCA audio signals from the TV to an
external source, such as Audio equipment.
7 SERVICE
− Connectorforservice.
− Connecttheserialjackbetweenthe
electro-motion wall mount bracket and your
TV when you want to adjust the TV viewing
angle using your remote control.
Rear Panel
➢The product colour and shape may vary depending on the model.
Cable Television
Network
or
or
1
432 6 85
9
7
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8 HDMI IN 1,2
- No additional Audio connection is needed
for an HDMI to HDMI connection.
- When using an HDMI/DVI cable connection,
you must use the HDMI IN 2 jack.
➢What is HDMI?
- “High Definition Multimedia interface”
allows the transmission of high
definition digital video data and
multiple channels of digital audio.
- The HDMI/DVI terminal supports DVI
connection to an extended device with
the appropriate cable (not supplied).
The difference between HDMI and DVI
is that the HDMI device is smaller in
size, has the HDCP (High Bandwidth
Digital Copy Protection) coding feature
installed, and supports multi - channel
digital audio.
DVI IN (HDMI2) AUDIO R/L
DVI audio outputs for external devices.
9 ANT IN
75ΩCoaxialconnectorforAerial/Cable
Network.
Supported modes for HDMI/DVI and Component
480i 480p 576i 576p 720p 1080i
HDMI/DVI 50Hz X X X O O O
HDMI/DVI 60Hz X O X X O O
Component O O O O O O
1 COMMON INTERFACE Slot
Insert CI (Common Interface) card into the slot.
(refer to page 40)
−Whennotinserting“CICARD”insome
channels, “Scramble Signal” is displayed on
the screen.
−Thepairinginformationcontaininga
telephone number, CI CARD ID, Host ID,
and other information will be displayed in
about 2~3 minutes. If an error message
is displayed, please contact your service
provider.
−Whenthechannelinformationconfiguration
has finished, the message “Updating
Completed” is displayed, indicating that the
channel list is now updated.
➢
Insert the CI-Card in the direction marked
on it.
2 S-VIDEO or VIDEO / AUDIO L/R
Video (S-Video or Video) and audio inputs for
external devices, such as a camcorder or VCR.
3 Headphones jack
You can connect a set of headphones if you
wish to watch a television programme without
disturbing the other people in the room.
➢Prolonged use of headphones at a high
volume may damage your hearing.
➢The product colour and shape may vary depending on the model.
Side Panel
2
3
1
or
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Viewing the Remote Control
1POWER button
(turns the TV on and off)
2Selects the TV and DTV
mode directly
3Number buttons for direct
channel access
4One/Two-digit channel
selection
5Temporary sound switch-off
6Volume increase
Volume decrease
7Use to quickly select
frequently used functions.
8Control the cursor in the
menu
9Use to see information on
the current broadcast
@Electronic Program Guide
(EPG) display
#Available source selection
$Previous channel
%Next channel
Previous channel
^Returns to the previous
menu
&Exit the on-screen menu
*Displays the main on-
screen menu
(Picture size selection
)Channel control button
(Refer to page 15)
aDigital subtitle display
Continued...
Teletext Functions
(Refer to page 42)
2 Exit from the teletext
display (depending on the
model)
7 Teletext size
9 Teletext reveal
0 Fastext topic selection
! Teletext display/mix both
teletext information and
the normal broadcast
@ Teletext store
# Teletext mode selection
(LIST/FLOF)
$ Teletext sub page
% P :Teletext next page
P :Teletext previous
page
^ Teletext hold
& Teletext cancel
* Teletext index
TV/DTV
-
/
--
P
GUIDE
TTX/MIX P.SIZE
SUBT.
MENU
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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.
Do not mix battery types, i.e. alkaline and
manganese.
3Close the cover as shown in the figure.
➢Remove the batteries and store them in a cool and 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?
Switching Your Television On and Off
The main lead is attached to the rear of the television.
1Plug the main 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 13 or “Storing Channels Manually” on page 14.
➢If the television is initially powered on, several basic customer settings proceed automatically.
Refer to “Plug & Play Feature” on page 10.
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.
Viewing the Menus
1Press the MENU button.
The main menu is displayed on the screen.
Its left side has six icons: Picture, Sound, Channel, Setup,
Input, and Digital Menu.
2 Pressthe▲or▼buttontoselectoneoftheicons.
Press the ENTER button to access the icon’s sub-menu.
3Pressthe▲or▼buttontomovetoitemsinthemenu.
Press the ENTER button to enter items in the menu.
4Pressthe▲/▼/◄/►buttontochangetheselecteditems.
Press the RETURN button to return to the previous menu.
5Press the EXIT button to exit from the menu.
Move Enter Exit
Mode : Standard 
Cell Light 7
Contrast 95
Brightness 45
Sharpness 50
Colour 50
Tint G50 R50
Detailed Settings 
Picture Options 
Reset : OK 
Picture
T V
TV/DTV
-
/
--
P
GUIDE
TTX/MIX P.SIZE
SUBT.
MENU
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Plug & Play Feature
When the television is initially powered on, several basic
customer settings proceed automatically and subsequently.
The following settings are available.
☛
If you accidentally select the wrong country for your TV, the
characters on the screen may be wrongly displayed.
☛
Any functions related to Digital TV (DVB) will only work in
countries or areas where DVB-T (MPEG2) digital terrestrial
signals are broadcasted. Please confirm with your local
dealer if you can receive DVB-T signals. Although this TV set
follows the DVB-T specification, maintaining compatibility with
the future coming DVB-T digital terrestrial broadcasts is not
guaranteed. Several functions may not be available in some
countries.
1If the television is in standby mode, press the POWER button
on the remote control. The message Start Plug & Play is
displayed. Press the ENTER button.
2The Language menu will automatically appear after several
seconds.
3Selecttheappropriatelanguagebypressingthe▲or▼
button.
Press the ENTER button. The message Select ‘Home Use’
when installing this TV in your home. is displayed.
4Pressthe◄or►buttontoselectStore Demo or Home Use,
then press the ENTER button. The message to check the
connected status of the antenna is displayed.
➢The default selection is Home Use.
➢We recommend setting the TV to Home Use mode for the
best picture in your home environment.
➢Store Demo mode is only intended for use in retail
environments.
➢If the unit is accidentally set to Store Demo mode and you
want to return to Home Use (Standard): Press the Volume
button. When the volume OSD is displayed, press and
hold the MENU button for 5 seconds.
5Make sure that the antenna is connected to the TV.
Press the ENTER button. The Country menu is displayed.
6 Selectyourcountryorareabypressingthe▲or▼button.
Press the ENTER button.
The message Some DTV functions may not be available.
Digital Scan? is displayed.
➢ 
This function is supported for all countries except
for the following countries: France, Germany, Italy,
Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom,
Austria.
If your country supports the DTV functions, the message is
not displayed. Then you can follow the instructions from step
12. When the local service provider does not support DTV
broadcasting but you choose a DTV supporting country, it
enters the DTV Plug & Play but DTV functions may not work
properly.When No is selected, follow the instructions from step
7to 10. When Yes is selected, follow the instructions from
step 11.
Continued...
Plug & Play
Start Plug & Play.
OK
Enter
Plug & Play
Language
Move Enter
English
Deutsch
Français
Italiano
▼
Plug & Play
Select ‘Home Use’
when installing this TV in your home.
Move Enter
Store Demo Home Use
Plug & Play
Check antenna input.
Enter Skip
OK
Plug & Play
Some DTV functions may not be available.
Digital Scan?
Move Enter Skip
Yes No
Plug & Play
P 1 C -- 40 MHz
0 %
Enter Skip
Start
Plug & Play
Country
▲
United Kingdom
Austria
Eastern Europe
Others
Move Enter
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