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- Page 1 Owner’s Instructions PL42P3S IMPORTER Samsung Electronics Mexico S.A. de C.V. Saturno No. 44, Col Nueva Industrial Vallejo Gustavo A. Madero C.P. 07700, Mexico TEL) 52-5-747-5100 EXPORTER Samsung Electronics co., Ltd. 416, Mae tan-3dong, Pal dal-Gu, Suwon City, Kyungki-Do Korea BN68-00426A-00...
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Page 2: Important Safety Information
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. Thank You for Choosing Samsung Thank you for choosing Samsung! Your new Samsung product represents the latest in television technology. We designed it with easy-to-use on-screen menus and closed captioning capabilities, making it one of the best products in its class. We are proud to offer you a product that will provide convenient, dependable service and enjoyment for years to come. -
Page 3: Fcc Information
Cet appareil numéique de la classe B est SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. America QA Lab of Samsung 3351 Michelson Drive, Suite #290, Irvine, CA92612 USA This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:... -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
On PDP models that offer picture sizing features,use these controls to view different formats as a full screen picture. Be careful in the selection and duration of television formats used for viewing. Uneven PDP aging as a result of format selection and use,as well as burned-in images, are not covered by your Samsung limited warranty. User Instructions... -
Page 5: General Information
General Information Your New Plasma Display Panel ...10 Remote Control Buttons ...12 Wall Installation Instructions ...14... -
Page 6: Your New Plasma Display Panel
Your New Plasma Display Panel Front Panel SOURCE button Press to display all of the available video sources (ie., Video, S-Video, Component1, Component2, PC ). Power Indicator MENU button Power Off : LED Red Displays the main on-screen menu. Power On (Timer On) : LED Green VOL(+,-) button Power On (Timer Off) : LED Off Press to increase or decrease the volume. -
Page 7: Remote Control Buttons
(or select your personal, customized picture settings.) Ú MODE button Selects a target device to be controlled by the Samsung remote control (ie., VCR, Cable, DVD players or STB). If you change modes, the new mode is momentarily displayed on LED. -
Page 8: Wall Installation Instructions
Wall Installation Instructions Installation Notes Do not install the PDP in any location other than a vertical wall. To protect the performance of the PDP and prevent problems, avoid the following places. • Do not install next to smoke and fire detectors. •... - Page 9 Put the 4 pegs on the PDP in the grooves of the wall mount bracket and pull down on the PDP (Œ) to secure it to the wall mount bracket. (´) Tighten the screws as shown (ˇ) so that the PDP cannot be separated from wall mount bracket. PDP panel Wall Wall attachment...
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Page 10: Connections
Connections Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas ...20 Connecting Cable TV...21 Connecting Speakers..23 Connecting a VCR...24 Connecting a Camcorder ...25 Connecting a DVD Player...26 Connecting a DTV Receiver ...27... -
Page 11: Connecting Vhf And Uhf Antennas
Use the Antenna Cable, an accessory included in the product package. Connecting Cable TV You can connect different cable systems to your PDP, including cable without a cable box, and cable with a cable box that descrambles some or all channels. -
Page 12: Connecting Speakers
Cable with a Cable Box that Descrambles Some (But Not All) Channels To complete this connection you will need a two-way splitter, an RF (A/B) switch, and four coaxial cables (which you can buy from your Samsung dealer or any electronics store). Find and disconnect the cable that is con- nected to the ANTENNA IN terminal of your cable box. -
Page 13: Connecting A Vcr
(Note: For better video, you can use an S-Video cable.) Videotape Playback: 1. Turn on your PDP, and press the TV/VIDEO button on the remote control. 2. Press the UP or DOWN button to select “Video” or “S-Video”, then press the ENTER button. -
Page 14: Connecting A Dvd Player
AUDIO OUT jacks on the DVD player. To Play DVD: 1. Turn on your PDP, and press the TV/VIDEO button on the remote control. 2. Press the UP or DOWN button to select “COMPONENT1” or “COMPONENT2”, then press the ENTER button. -
Page 15: Operation
Operation Turning the PDP On and Off ...30 Memorizing the Channels...32 Setting Up Your Remote Control ...37... -
Page 16: Turning The Pdp On And Off
PDP. Notes: • If your PDP isn’t turned on when the power button is pressed: Press the MODE button to check if the TV mode has been chosen ( Viewing the Menus and Displays Your PDP has a simple, easy-to-use menu system that appears on the PDP screen. This system makes it con- venient and fast to use features on the PDP. -
Page 17: Memorizing The Channels
Press the MENU button to exit. Note • STD, HRC and IRC identify various types of cable TV systems. Contact your local cable company to identify the type of cable system that exists in your particular area. At this point the signal source has been selected. Proceed to “Storing Channels in Memory”... - Page 18 Adding and Erasing Channels (Manual Method) Use the number buttons to directly select the channel that will be added or erased. Ex) Channel “4” Press the ADD/DEL button: Repeatedly pressing this button will alternate between “Added” and “Erased.” Note • You can view any channel (including an erased channel) by using the number buttons on the remote control.
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Page 19: Setting Up Your Remote Control
Setting Up Your Remote Control The remote control may not be compatible with all DVD Players, VCRs, Cable boxes. The remote control can operate only on STB made by Samsung. Turn off your VCR. (or Cable box, DVD player) Press the SET button on your TV's remote control. -
Page 20: Picture Control
Remote Control Codes VCR Codes Cable Box Codes DVD Codes Picture Control Customizing the Picture ...40 Using Automatic Picture Settings ...41 Selecting the Color Tone...42 DNIe (Digital Natural Image engine) ...43 Viewing the Picture-in-Picture...44 Changing the Screen Size ...50 Freezing the Picture ...51... -
Page 21: Customizing The Picture
Customizing the Picture You can use the on-screen menus to change the Contrast, Brightness, Sharpness, Color, and Tint settings of your PDP. Press the MENU button, then press the ENTER button. Press the UP or DOWN button to select “Adjust”, then press the ENTER button. -
Page 22: Selecting The Color Tone
Normal DNIe Move Select Menu DNIe (Digital Natural Image engine) Samsung’ s New Technology brings you more detailed images with contrast and white enhancement and 3D noise reduction. Press the MENU button, then press the ENTER button. Mode Adjust Quick way to select DNIe : Simply press the “DNIe” button under... -
Page 23: Viewing The Picture-In-Picture
Press the UP or DOWN button to select “Source”. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to cycle through all of the available signal sources: “TV”, “Video”, “S-Video”, “Component 1”, “Component 2”, “PC” and “DVI”. The signal from these inputs will not appear if you have not connected any equipment to the PDP's respective input jacks. - Page 24 Swapping the Contents of the PIP Image and Main Image Press the MENU button. Press the UP or DOWN button to select “PIP”, then press the ENTER button. Quick way to access swapping: Just press the “SWAP” button under the cover of the remote control. Press the UP or DOWN button to select “Swap”, then press the ENTER button.
- Page 25 Changing the Location of the PIP Image Press the MENU button. Press the UP or DOWN button to select “PIP”, then press the ENTER button. Press the UP or DOWN button to select “Locate”. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to move the PIP screen where you want.
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Page 26: Changing The Screen Size
Zoom1 The screen size when Wide screen is vertically enlarged. Zoom1 Up/Down Notes • In TV, VIDEO, S-VIDEO and Component(480i) modes, all screen modes can be selected. (Wide Panorama Zoom1 Zoom2 Normal). • In PC/DVI mode, only Wide & Normal modes can be selected. -
Page 27: Sound Control
Sound Control Customizing the Sound ...54 Using Automatic Sound Settings ...55 Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS)Soundtrack ...56 Using the Auto Volume ...57 Using Dolby Virtual ...58 Using a Subwoofer ...59... -
Page 28: Customizing The Sound
Customizing the Sound Press the MENU button. Press the UP or DOWN button to select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button. Press the UP or DOWN button to select “Adjust”, then press the ENTER button. You will also see the items “Bass”, “Treble” and “Balance”. -
Page 29: Choosing A Multi-Channel Sound (Mts)Soundtrack
Mono for channels that are broadcasting in mono, or if you are having difficulty receiving Mono a stereo signal. • Choose SAP to listen to the Separate Audio Program, which is usually a foreign-language translation. Note • The MTS function operates in TV mode only. Sound Mode Custom Adjust Mono Auto Volume... -
Page 30: Using Dolby Virtual
Using Dolby Virtual This feature allows the PDP’s optional L/R speakers to provide a Home Theater-like Dolby effect. The center and surround sounds are mixed into the L/R speakers. Press the MENU button. Press the UP or DOWN button to select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button. -
Page 31: Channel Control
Channel Control Fine Tuning Channels...62 LNA (Low Noise Amplifier) ...63... -
Page 32: Fine Tuning Channels
Adjust Menu LNA (Low Noise Amplifier) If the TV is operating in a weak-signal area, sometimes the LNA function can improve the reception (a low-noise preamplifier boosts the incoming signal). Press the MENU button. Press the UP or DOWN button to select “Channel”, then press the ENTER Ant/ CATV button. -
Page 33: Connecting A Pc And Operation
Connecting a PC and Operation Connecting to a PC ...66 Adjusting the PC Screen...70 Changing the Position of the Image...71 Changing the Size of the Image ...72 Information ...73 Picture Quality Adjustment ...74... -
Page 34: Connecting To A Pc
DVI) input jacks on the PDP. To watch the PC screen: 1. Turn on your PDP, and press the TV/VIDEO button on the remote control. 2. Press the UP or DOWN button to select “PC”, then press the ENTER button. - Page 35 PC will probably be different, depending upon your particular version of 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.) On the windows screen, select in the following...
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Page 36: Adjusting The Pc Screen
Adjusting the PC Screen Adjusting the R.G.B Preset: • Press the TV/VIDEO button, then press the UP or DOWN button to select PC. Press the ENTER button to select PC mode. Press the MENU button, then press the ENTER button. -
Page 37: Changing The Size Of The Image
Changing the Size of the Image Preset: • Press the TV/VIDEO button, then press the UP or DOWN button to select PC. Press the ENTER button to select PC mode. Press the MENU button. Press the UP or DOWN button to select “PC”, then press the ENTER button. -
Page 38: Picture Quality Adjustment
Picture Quality Adjustment Picture Automatic Adjustment Preset: • Press the TV/VIDEO button, then press the UP or DOWN button to select PC. Press the ENTER button to select PC mode. Press the MENU button. Press the UP or DOWN button to select “PC”, then press the ENTER button. -
Page 39: Time Setting
Fine Tuning (Fine) Preset: • Press the TV/VIDEO button, then press the UP or DOWN button to select PC. Press the ENTER button to select PC mode. Press the MENU button. Press the UP or DOWN button to select “PC”, then press the ENTER button. -
Page 40: Setting The Clock
Setting the Clock Press the MENU button. Press the UP or DOWN button to select “Function”, then press the ENTER button. Press the UP or DOWN button to select “Time”, then press the ENTER button. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select hour, then press the UP or DOWN button to select the correct hour. -
Page 41: Setting The Timers
Setting the Timers This PDP can be set to turn on or off automatically at specific times that you choose. Before using the timers, you must set the PDP’s clock, as described previously. Setting the On/Off Timer Press the MENU button. Press the UP or DOWN button to select “Function”, then press the ENTER button. -
Page 42: Setting The Preferred Channel And Volume Level
Setting the Preferred Channel and Volume Level The preferred channel and volume can be set for when the timer automatically turns on the TV. Press the MENU button. Press the UP or DOWN button to select “Function”, then press the ENTER button. -
Page 43: Selecting A Menu Language
• Different channels and fields display different information: Field 2 carries additional information Viewing Closed Captions Your TV decodes and displays the closed captions that are broadcast with certain TV shows. These captions are usually subtitles for the hearing impaired or foreign- language translations. -
Page 44: Digital Noise Reduction
V-Chip Film Mode Move Press the MENU button to exit. signal. (For instance, if you select a channel without a signal while in TV mode or when there is no input signal after selecting an output signal) Function English Select... -
Page 45: Using The V-Chip
ENTER button. The message "Enter Pin" will appear. Enter your 4-digit PIN number. Note: The default PIN number of a new TV set is “0-0-0-0.” The “V-Chip” screen will appear. Press the UP or DOWN button to select “Change Pin,” then press the ENTER button. - Page 46 First, set up a personal identification number (PIN), and enable the V-Chip. (See previous section.) Parental restrictions can be set up using either of two methods: The TV guidelines or the MPAA rating. Press the MENU button. Press the UP or DOWN button to select “Function”, then press the ENTER...
- Page 47 The MPAA rating system uses the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) system, and its main application is for movies. When the V-Chip lock is on, the TV will automatically block any programs that are coded with objection- able ratings (either MPAA or TV-Ratings).
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Page 48: Selecting The Film Mode
Selecting the Film Mode Press the MENU button. Press the UP or DOWN button to select “Function”, then press the ENTER button. Press the DOWN button to select Film Mode, then press the RIGHT or LEFT button to select “On” or “Off”. -
Page 49: Troubleshooting
Possible Solution Poor picture. Check all wire connections. Your Remote control does not Press the “Mode” button to put your remote control in the “TV” operate the PDP. mode. The PDP won’t turn on. Check if the power plug is connected. -
Page 50: Specifications
Specifications Exterior design and product specifications are subject to change without prior notice to improve the performance of this product. This PDP applies to Class B digital device. (Note: Class B system is for home use.) This PDP has been registered for residential use in terms of EMI. So it can be used in all areas as well as residential areas.