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Samsung PS-42Q7HD Owner's Manual

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Owner's Instructions
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and retain it for future reference.
ON-SCREEN MENUS
Picture In Picture (PIP)
Digital Natural Image engine
This device is a Class B digital apparatus.
Register your product at www.samsung.com/global/register
PDP-TELEVISION
(P
Before operating the unit,
Energy Saving
TELETEXT
(Option)
SRS TruSurroundXT
D
LASMA
ISPLAY
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ANEL

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  • Page 1 ON-SCREEN MENUS Picture In Picture (PIP) Energy Saving TELETEXT (Option) SRS TruSurroundXT Digital Natural Image engine This device is a Class B digital apparatus. Register your product at www.samsung.com/global/register...

  • Page 2: User Instructions

    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”.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents ◆ G ENERAL NFORMATION User Instructions ....................■ Checking Parts...................... ■ Control Panel ......................■ Connection Panel....................■ Viewing the Remote Control (depending on the model) ........■ Installing Batteries in the Remote Control ............■ ◆ O PERATION Switching Your Television On and Off ..............
  • Page 4 Contents ◆ U DTV F SING EATURE Previewing the DTV Menu System ............... ■ Updating the Channel Manager Automatically............■ Updating the Channel Manager Manually............. ■ Editing Your Favourite Channels................■ Select Channel Manager..................■ Viewing Channel Lists................... ■ Displaying Programme Information............... ■...

  • Page 5: Control Panel

    Control Panel ➢ The product colour and shape may vary depending on the model. Front (or Side) Panel Speaker Œ SOURCE ¨ CH Displays a menu of all of the available input sources Press to change channels. In the on-screen menu, buttons as you use the …...

  • Page 6: Rear Panel

    Connection Panel ➢ The product colour and shape may vary depending on the model. Rear Panel Cable Television Network TruSurround XT, SRS and symbolare trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. ☛ Whenever you connect an audio or video system to your set, ensure that all elements are switched off. ☛...

  • Page 7: Viewing The Remote Control (Depending On The Model)

    Viewing the Remote Control (depending on the model) Select the TV mode directly Next channel Previous channel POWER button (turns the TV on and off) Exit the on-screen menu Number buttons for direct Sound effect selection channel access (Refer to page 21) One/Two-digit channel Picture size selection selection...

  • Page 8: Installing Batteries In The Remote Control

    Installing Batteries in the Remote Control Lift the cover at the back of the remote control upward as shown in the figure. Install two AAA size batteries. ➢ Make sure to match the “+” and “–” ends of the batteries with the diagram inside the compartment.

  • Page 9: Viewing The Menus

    Viewing the Menus Input Press the MENU ( ) button. Source List : TV The main menu is displayed on the screen. Edit Name Its left side has five icons: Input, Picture, Sound, Channel, and Setup. Press the … or † button to select one of the icons. Press the ENTER ( ) button to access the icon’s sub-menu.

  • Page 10: Plug & Play Feature

    Plug & Play Feature When the television is initially powered on, several basic customer settings proceed automatically and subsequently. The following settings are available. If the television is in standby mode, press the POWER ( ) button Plug & Play on the remote control.

  • Page 11: If You Want To Reset This Feature

    Plug and Play for TV complete, and Plug and Play for DTV will start Plug & Play automatically. Scanning for digital services... The search will end automatically. Channels are sorted and stored in the Services found:0 Channel:9A order which reflects their position in the frequency range (with lowest first and highest last).

  • Page 12: Viewing An External Signal Source

    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 (broadcast or cable). Input Press the MENU ( ) button to display the menu. Source List : TV Edit Name Press the ENTER (...

  • Page 13: Storing Channels Automatically

    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. Channel Press the MENU ( ) button to display the menu.

  • Page 14: Storing Channels Manually

    Storing Channels Manually You can store television channels, including those received via cable networks. When storing channels manually, you can choose: ◆ Whether or not to store each of the channels found. ◆ The programme number of each stored channel which you wish to identify. Channel Press the MENU ( ) button to display the menu.

  • Page 15: Adding / Locking Channels

    Adding / Locking Channels Using the Channel Manager, you can conveniently lock or add channels. Press the MENU ( ) button to display the menu. Channel Country : Australia Press the … or † button to select Channel, then press the ENTER ( ) button.

  • Page 16: Sorting The Stored Channels

    Sorting the Stored Channels This operation allows you to change the programme numbers of stored channels. This operation may be necessary after using auto store. Channel Press the MENU ( ) button to display the menu. Country : Australia Auto Store Press the …...

  • Page 17: Fine Tuning Channel Reception

    Fine Tuning Channel Reception If the reception is clear, you do not have to fine tune the channel, as this is done automatically during the search and store operation. If the signal is weak or distorted, you may have to fine tune the channel manually. Press the MENU ( ) button to display the menu.

  • Page 18: Changing The Picture Standard

    Changing the Picture Standard You can select the type of picture which best corresponds to your viewing requirements. Press the MENU ( ) button to display the menu. Picture Mode : Dynamic Press the … or † button to select Picture, then press the ENTER ( Size : 16:9 Digital NR...

  • Page 19: Selecting The Picture Size

    Selecting the Picture Size You can select the picture size which best corresponds to your viewing Picture requirements. Mode : Dynamic Size : 16:9 Digital NR : On Press the MENU ( ) button to display the menu. : On DNIe Demo : Off Press the …...

  • Page 20: Digital Nr

    Digital NR / SMD / DNIe Demo Picture Press the MENU ( ) button to display the menu. Mode : Dynamic Press the … or † button to select Picture, then press the ENTER ( Size : 16:9 Digital NR : On button.

  • Page 21: Viewing The Picture In Picture (Pip)

    Viewing the Picture in Picture (PIP) You can display a sub picture within the main picture. In this way you can watch TV program or monitor the video input from any connected devices. Press the MENU ( ) button to display the menu. Picture Mode : Dynamic...

  • Page 22: Sound Features

    Sound Features Sound Press the MENU ( ) button to display the menu. Mode : Custom Equalizer Press the … or † button to select Sound, then press the ENTER ( SRS TSXT : Off button. Auto Volume : Off Internal Mute : Off Reset...

  • Page 23: Time Features

    Time Features Setup Press the MENU ( ) button to display the menu. Plug & Play Language : English Press the … or † button to select Setup, then press the ENTER ( ) button. Time Game Mode : Off Press the …...

  • Page 24: Language

    Language / Blue Screen / Melody / Energy Saving Setup Press the MENU ( ) button to display the menu. Plug & Play Language : English Press the … or † button to select Setup, then press the ENTER ( ) button.

  • Page 25: Screen Burn Protection

    Screen Burn Protection To reduce the possibility of screen burn, this unit is equipped with screen burn Setup prevention technology. This technology enables you to set picture movement More Energy Saving : Off up/down (Vertical Line) and side to side (Horizontal Dot). The Time setting allows Screen Burn Protection Blue Eye : On...

  • Page 26: Setting The Blue Eye

    Windows and your particular video card. But even if your actual screens look different, the same, basic set-up information will apply in almost all cases. (If not, contact your computer manufacturer or Samsung Dealer.) Right click the mouse on the Windows Desktop, then click on Properties.

  • Page 27: Input Mode (Pc)

    Both screen position and size will vary depending on the type of PC monitor and its resolution. The table below shows all of the display modes that are supported: Vertical Horizontal Horizontal Vertical Resolution PS-42Q7HD PS-50Q7HD frequency Video Signal frequency polarity polarity...

  • Page 28: Setting The Pc

    Setting the PC ➢ Preset to the PC mode by pressing the SOURCE ( ) button. Setup Press the MENU ( ) button to display the menu. Plug & Play Language : English Press the … or † button to select Setup, then press the ENTER ( ) button.

  • Page 29: Previewing The Dtv Menu System

    Previewing the DTV Menu System To help you navigate around the on-screen menu system and adjust the various settings available, refer to the following illustration. ➢ Available in the Digital TV mode. Guide Press the “D.MENU” button. Now & Next Guide Full Guide Scheduled List Default Guide...

  • Page 30: Updating The Channel Manager Automatically

    Updating the Channel Manager Automatically You can update the channel list when the broadcaster adds new Services or if you move the TV to a new location. Press the D.MENU button to display the DTV menu. Channel Auto Store Manual Store Press the …...

  • Page 31: Updating The Channel Manager Manually

    Updating the Channel Manager Manually You can update the channel list when the broadcaster adds new Services or if you move the TV to a new location. Press the D.MENU button to display the DTV menu. Press the … or† button to select Channel. Channel Press the ENTER ( ) button.

  • Page 32: Editing Your Favourite Channels

    Editing Your Favourite Channels You can edit your favourite channels using the four colour buttons. Press the D.MENU button to display the DTV menu. Channel Auto Store Press the … or † button to select Channel. Manual Store Edit Favourite Channels Press the ENTER ( ) button.
  • Page 33 Editing Your Favourite Channels (continued) ◆ Add Channel Auto Store Manual Store Press the D.MENU button. Edit Favourite Channels The DTV menu is displayed. Channel Manager Press the … or † button to select Channel. Press the ENTER ( ) button. Move Enter Return...
  • Page 34 Editing Your Favourite Channels (continued) ◆ Move In the Edit Favourite Channels menu, select the required channel using the … or † button. Edit Favourite Channels RaiDue Press the green button. 801 RaiTre 802 RaiUno A “ ”icon is displayed on the left side of the channel name. Drop Preview Delete...

  • Page 35: Select Channel Manager

    Selecting Channel Manager You can exclude the channels you have chosen from the channels you scanned. When you scan through the stored channels, those you have chosen to skip are not displayed. All channels that you do not specifically chose to skip are displayed during scanning. Press the D.MENU button to display the DTV menu.

  • Page 36: Displaying Programme Information

    Displaying Programme Information While viewing a channel, additional information about the current programme may be displayed. While viewing a programme, press the INFO button. The programme information is displayed. To exit from banner information, press the INFO button. 14:30 Sat 1 Sep 70 7 HD Digital All Channels NO Information...

  • Page 37: Viewing The Epg (Electronic Programme Guide) Information

    Viewing the EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) Information You can display EPG information at any time while watching digital programmes. ➢ Guide The EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) information is provided by the Now & Next Guide broadcasters. Programme entries may appear blank or out of date as a Full Guide Scheduled List result of the information broadcast on a given channel.
  • Page 38 Viewing the EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) Information(continued) To... Then... ◆ Press the red button. Display the ◆ Press the red button again to Now & Next Guide toggle between the Now & and the Full Guide Next Guide and the Full Guide.

  • Page 39: Using The Scheduled List

    Using the Scheduled List If you make a scheduled viewing list of programs you may like to see, the channel will be automatically switched to the scheduled program at the scheduled time even if you are watching another program. Press the D.MENU button. Guide The options available in the Guide group are displayed.

  • Page 40: Setting The Default Guide

    Setting the Default Guide You can preset the default guide style. Press the D.MENU button. Guide Now & Next Guide The options available in the Guide group are displayed. Full Guide Scheduled List Press the ENTER ( ) button. Default Guide : Full Guide Select to the Default Guide by pressing the …...

  • Page 41: Viewing All Channels And Favourite Channels

    Viewing AII Channels and Favourite Channels In the EPG menu, you can display all channels or favourite channels. Press the D.MENU button. Guide The options available in the Guide group are displayed. Now & Next Guide Full Guide Scheduled List Press the ENTER ( ) button.

  • Page 42: Adjusting The Translucency Level

    Adjusting the Translucency Level You can set the translucency level of menu. Press the D.MENU button to display the DTV menu. Preference Translucency level: Medium Press the … or † button to select Preference. Parental Lock The options available in the Preference group are displayed. Press the ENTER ( ) button.

  • Page 43: Setting Up The Parental Lock

    Setting up the Parental Lock This feature allows you to prevent unauthorized users, such as children, from watching unsuitable programmes by a 4-digit PIN (Personal Identification Number) code that is defined by the user. The on-screen menu will instruct you to assign a PIN code (you can change it later, if necessary).

  • Page 44: Setting The Subtitle

    Setting up the Parental Lock (continued) 10 Re-enter your new PIN code to confirm by using the numeric Change PIN buttons (0~9). Confirm New PIN The Your PIN code has been changed successfully message is displayed. 11 Press the D.MENU button to return to the previous menu or press the EXIT Enter PIN Return button to return to normal viewing.

  • Page 45: Selecting The Preferred Language (Subtitle Or Audio)

    Selecting the Preferred Language (Subtitle or Audio) You can change the default value for subtitle and audio languages. Displays the language information for the incoming stream. Press the D.MENU button to display the DTV menu. Feature Subtitle : On Press the … or † button to select Feature. Subtltle Language Audio Language : English...

  • Page 46: Selecting The Audio Format

    Selecting the Audio Format You can preset the default guide style. Press the D.MENU button to display the DTV menu. Feature Subtitle : On Press the … or † button to select Feature. Subtltle Language Audio Language : English The options available in the Feature group are displayed. Audio Format : MPEG Press the ENTER (...

  • Page 47: Selecting The Time Zone

    Selecting the Time Zone Guide Press the D.MENU button to display the DTV menu. Now & Next Guide Full Guide Press the … or † button to select System. Scheduled List The options available in the System group are displayed. Default Guide : Full Guide Press the ENTER (...

  • Page 48: Viewing Product Information

    Viewing Product Information You can view your product information. For service or repair, please contact a Samsung approved dealer. Press the D.MENU button to display the DTV menu. System Product Information Press the … or † button to select System.

  • Page 49: Upgrading The Software (Option)

    Upgrading the Software (Option) To keep your product up-to-date with new Digital Television features then Software Upgrade software upgrades are periodically broadcast as part of the normal Current Software: T-JAGU2DAUO_**** Default Television signal. It will automatically detect these signals and display the Alternative Software: software upgrade banner.

  • Page 50: Resetting

    Resetting You can reset the values stored to the factory default values. ➢ The Reset operation deletes all channel information and user preferences returning all values to their default factory state. Press the D.MENU button to display the DTV menu. System Product Information Press the …...

  • Page 51: Teletext Feature (Depending On The Model)

    Teletext Feature (depending on the model) Most television stations provide written information services via teletext. The index page of the teletext service gives you information on how to use the service. In addition, you can select various options to suit your requirements by using the remote control buttons.
  • Page 52 Teletext Feature (depending on the model) The teletext pages are organized according to six categories: Part Contents Selected page number. Broadcasting channel identity. Current page number or search indications. Date and time. Text. Status information. FASTEXT information. ➢ Teletext information is often divided between several pages displayed in sequence, which can be accessed by: ◆...

  • Page 53: How To Install The Wall Mount Bracket

    Installation Notes ◆ 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.
  • Page 54 How to Install the Wall Mount Bracket Tighten the screws of the plastic hanger (shown Remove the Safety Pins. Fasten the 4 plastic in picture 2) to the back side of the PDP. latches assembled at step (#) on the back side of the PDP using the guide holes of the wall mount, push (!) and hook (@) down to secure the PDP on the wall mount as illustrated.

  • Page 55: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Before contacting the Samsung after-sales service, perform the following simple checks. If you cannot solve the problem using the instructions below, note the model and serial number of the television and contact your local dealer. No sound or picture ◆...
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  • Page 58 Contact SAMSUNG WORLD-WIDE If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care centre. Country Customer Care Centre Web Site AUSTRALIA 1300 362 603 www.samsung.com/au CHINA 800-810-5858, 010- 6475 1880 www.samsung.com.cn HONG KONG 2862 6001 www.samsung.com/hk...

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