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- Page 1 PDP-TELEVISION PS42P4H PS50P4H Owner’s Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. ON-SCREEN MENUS ICTURE ICTURE TELETEXT LASMA ISPLAY (PIP) (OPTION) ANEL...
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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: Checking Parts
Checking Parts Owner’s Instructions Remote Control/ AAA Batteries Ferrite Core for Side AV Cable (Option) Antenna Cable Power Cord Ferrite Cores (depending on the model) The ferrite cores are used to attenuate undesired signals. When connecting cables, attach one of these ferrite cores to the cable near the connector. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
OREWORD User Instructions... ONNECTING AND Your New Plasma Display Panel... Infrared Remote Control ... Inserting the Batteries in the Remote Control... Assembling the Stand-Base ... Installing the Display on the Wall Attachment Panel ... Connecting to an Aerial or Cable Television Network ... Connecting a Satellite Receiver or Decoder... -
Page 5: Your
Contents SING ISPLAY Adjusting the Sound Settings ... Adjusting the Volume Automatically ... Setting the TruSurround XT... Selecting the Internal mute... Selecting the Sound Mode (depending on the model) ... Setting the Sleep Timer ... Setting and Displaying the Current Time... Switching the Television On and Off Automatically ... -
Page 6: Your New Plasma Display Panel
Your New Plasma Display Panel Front Panel Speaker a) SOURCE External input selection. b) MENU Menu display. c) + VOL - Volume adjustment. Channel selection. Auto power On. Confirm your choice (Store or Enter) f) I / Press to turn the PDP on and off. The actual configuration on your PDP may be different, depending on your model. -
Page 7: Rear Panel
Your New Plasma Display Panel The actual configuration on your PDP may be different, depending on your model. Side of the TV S-Video Input Video Input Audio Input (L, R) Rear Panel For further details about connection, refer to pages 51~55. -
Page 8: Infrared Remote Control
The performance of the remote control may be affected by bright light. WHEN YOU PRESS A BUTTON , ‘ ’ APPEARS ALONG WITH SELECTED MODE (TV, VCR, CATV, DVD OR STB) AND REMAINING BATTERIES ON LCD MAKE THE REMOTE CONTROL WORKS FOR TV, VCR, CATV, DVD PLAYER, STB... -
Page 9: Inserting The Batteries In The Remote Control
Inserting the Batteries in the Remote Control You must insert or replace the batteries in the remote control when you: Purchase the PDP Find that the remote control is no longer operating correctly Remove the cover on the rear of the remote control by pressing the symbol ( ) downwards and then pulling firmly to remove it. -
Page 10: Installing The Display On The Wall Attachment Panel
Installing the Display on the Wall Attachment Panel Installation Notes Do not install the PDP on any place other than vertical walls. To protect the performance of the PDP and prevent troubles, avoid the followings: - Do not install next to smoke and fire detectors. - Do not install in an area subjected to vibration or high voltage. - Page 11 Installing the Display on the Wall Attachment Panel The exterior of the PDP may be different than the picture. (Assembly and installation of the plastic hanger is the same.) Remove the screws from the back of the PDP. Tighten the screws of the plastic hanger to the back side of the PDP.
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Page 12: Connecting To An Aerial Or Cable Television Network
(You must not use another general purpose cable. Use the 3M/5M/7M cable supplied by Samsung.) In order to watch television programmes broadcast via a satellite network, you must connect a satellite receiver to the rear of the PDP. -
Page 13: Switching On And Off
Switching On and Off The mains lead is attached to the rear of your PDP. Plug the mains lead into an appropriate socket. Result: The Standby indicator on the front of the PDP lights up. The main voltage is indicated on the rear of the PDP and the frequency is 50 or 60Hz. -
Page 14: Becoming Familiar With The Remote Control
MUTE To turn the sound back on, press this button again, or press the Used to display the MENU on-screen menu system. EXIT/TV Menu Function button. Used to return to the previous menu or normal viewing. Used to: Display a submenu... -
Page 15: Setting Up Your Remote Control
This PDP’s remote control can operate VCR, CATV , DVD, or Set-top box (STB), in addition to controlling the PDP. The remote control is not compatible with the TV manufactured by another company. Turn off your VCR, Cable box, DVD or STB. -
Page 16: Plug & Play Feature
Select the appropriate language by pressing the † or … button. Press the ENTER ( Result: Make sure that the antenna is connected to the TV, and then press the ENTER ( Result: Select your Area by pressing the † or … button. -
Page 17: Choosing Your Language
Select the appropriate language by pressing the † or … button. Press the ENTER ( ) button to confirm your choice. When you are satisfied with your choice, press the EXIT/TV ( button to return to normal viewing. (continued) Setup √... -
Page 18: Channels
Storing Channels Automatically Channel : Asia/W.Europe √ √ Area Auto Store Manual Store Edit Fine Tune Ch. Scan Move Enter Channel Area Asia/W.Europe Auto Store CIS/E.Europe Manual Store Edit Hong kong/UK Fine Tune Australia Ch. Scan NZL/Indonesia Move Enter Channel : Hong kong/UK √... -
Page 19: Storing Channels Manually
Storing Channels Manually You can store up to 100 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 Press the MENU button. - Page 20 Storing Channels Manually Manual Store Prog. Colour System Auto Channel Search 245MHz œ œ √ √ Move Adjust Manual Store Prog. Colour System Auto Channel Search 67MHz œ œ √ √ Move Adjust Manual Store Prog. Colour System Auto Channel Search C 04 67MHz...
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Page 21: Skipping Unwanted Channels
Skipping Unwanted Channels Skipping unwanted channels You can exclude the channels of your choice from the channel scan operation. When you scan through the stored channels, those that you have chosen to skip are thus not displayed. All channels that you do not specifically choose to skip are displayed during scanning. -
Page 22: Sorting The Stored Channels
Sorting the Stored Channels Channel : Asia/W.Europe √ √ Area Auto Store Manual Store Edit Fine Tune Ch. Scan Move Enter Edit Add/Delete Sort : Off Name Child Lock Move Enter Sort Prog. 2 ----- 3 ----- 4 ----- 5 ----- 6 ----- Move Enter... -
Page 23: Assigning Names To Channels
Assigning Names to Channels Channel names will be assigned automatically when channel information is broadcast. These names can be changed, allowing you to assign new names. Press the MENU button. Result: The main menu is displayed. Press the † or … button to select Channel. Result: The options available in the Channel group are displayed. -
Page 24: Using The Lna (Low Noise Amplifier) Feature
Sort Name Child Lock Move Enter This function is very useful in the situation that the TV is used in weak signal. LNA amplifies the TV signal in the weak signal area, but not noise. √ √ √ √ Press the MENU button. -
Page 25: Activating The Child Lock
Activating the Child Lock Activating the child lock This feature allows you to lock the television so that it cannot be switched on via the front panel. It can, however, still be switched on via the remote control. Thus, by keeping the remote control away from unauthorised users, such as children, you can prevent them from watching unsuitable programme. -
Page 26: Displaying Information
Displaying Information Picture : Dynamic Sound : Music 09 : 17 am Changing the Picture Standard Picture Mode : Dynamic Custom Colour Tone : Normal Colour Control Film Mode : Off Size : 16 : 9 DNIe : On Move Enter Picture Mode... -
Page 27: Adjusting The Picture Settings
Custom. Colour Tone : Cool 2, Cool 1, Normal, Warm 1, Warm 2. When you are satisfied with the settings, press the EXIT/TV ( button to return to nomal viewing. If you make any changes to these settings, the picture standard is automatically switched to the Custom. -
Page 28: Adjusting The Picture Settings (Pc Or Dvi Mode)
Adjusting the Picture Settings Picture Mode : High Custom Colour Tone : Custom Colour Control Film Mode : Off Size : 16 : 9 DNIe : On Move Enter Custom Contrast Brightness Sharpness Colour Tint Move Enter Picture Mode : High Custom Custom Colour Tone... -
Page 29: Setting The Picture (Pc Mode)
Setting the Picture (PC Mode) Preset to the PC mode by using the SOURCE button. Press the MENU button. Result: The main menu is displayed. Press the † or … button to select Setup. Result: The options available in the Setup group are displayed. - Page 30 Setting the Picture PC Setup Image Lock Position Information Auto Adjustment Move Enter Information Resolution : 1024 H Frequency 48.5KHz V Frequency PC Setup Image Lock Position Information Auto Adjustment Move Enter Auto Adjustment Auto Adjusting (PC Mode) (continued) Preset to the PC mode by using the SOURCE button. If you get the PC information, select the Information by pressing the †...
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Page 31: Using The Fine Tune
Using the Fine Tune If reception is weak, you can fine tune a channel manually. Press the MENU button. Result: The main menu is displayed. Press the † or … button to select Channel. Result: The options available in the Channel group are displayed. -
Page 32: Viewing The Channel Scan Picture
Viewing the Channel Scan Picture Channel : Asia/W.Europe √ √ Area Auto Store Manual Store Edit Fine Tune Ch. Scan Move Enter Ch. Scan Freezing the Current Picture Press the MENU button. Result: √ √ Press the † or … button to select Channel. √... -
Page 33: Selecting The Picture Size
Move the screen up/down using the † or … button after selecting the Resize the screen vertically using the † or … button after selecting the Screen enlargement operates only in TV/Video/ S-Video/Component1, 2 input modes. PC/DVI modes prevents the screen enlargement function. -
Page 34: Selecting The Film Mode
Selecting the Film Mode Picture Mode : Dynamic Custom Colour Tone : Normal Colour Control Film Mode : Off Size : 16 : 9 DNIe : On Move Enter Picture Mode : Dynamic Custom Colour Tone : Normal Colour Control Film Mode Size : 16 : 9... -
Page 35: Setting The Blue Screen
Setting the Blue Screen If no signal is being received or the signal is very weak, a blue screen automati- cally replaces the noisy picture background. If you wish to continue viewing the poor picture, you must set the “Blue Screen“ mode to “Off“. Press the MENU button. -
Page 36: Viewing The Picture In Picture (Pip)
Move Enter You can display a sub picture within the main picture of TV program or external A/V devices. In this way you can watch TV program or monitor the video input from any connected devices while watching TV or other video input. - Page 37 SWAP picture. When the main picture is in the Video mode and the sub picture is in the TV mode, you might not hear the sound of main picture when pressing the SWAP ( picture channel. At this time, reselect the channel of main picture.
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Page 38: Using The Digital Nr (Digital Noise Reduction) Feature
√ √ The temperature of the top and the front of the TV may increase √ √ when you watch the TV for a long period of time while the fan is √ √ stopped, but the TV will operate normally. -
Page 39: Changing The Sound Standard
Changing the Sound Standard You can select the type of special sound effect to be used when watching a given broadcast. Press the MENU button. Result: The main menu is displayed. Press the † or … button to select Sound. Result: The options available in the Sound group are displayed. -
Page 40: Adjusting The Sound Settings
Adjusting the Sound Settings Sound Mode : Standard Equalizer Auto Volume : Off SRS TSXT : Off Internal Mute : Off Move Enter Equalizer Vol. Balance 100Hz 300Hz 1kHz 3kHz 10kHz √ √ Move Adjust Adjusting the Volume Automatically Sound Mode : Standard Equalizer... -
Page 41: Setting The Trusurround Xt
Setting the TruSurround XT TruSurround XT is a patented SRS technology that solves the problem of playing 5.1 multichannel content over two speakers. Tursurround delivers a compelling, virtual surround sound experience through any two-speaker playback system, including internal television speakers. It is fully compatible with all multichannel formats. -
Page 42: Selecting The Sound Mode (Depending On The Model)
Selecting the Sound Mode (depending on the model) The “DUAL I-II” button displays/controls the processing and output of the audio signal. When power is switched on, the mode is automatically preset to either “DUAL-I ” or “Stereo”, depending on the current transmission. Type of broadcast Regular broadcast (Standard audio) -
Page 43: Setting The Sleep Timer
Setting the Sleep Timer You can select a time period of between 30 and 180 minutes after which the television automatically switches to Standby mode. Press the MENU button. Result: The main menu is displayed. Press the † or … button to select Setup. Result: The options available in the Setup group are displayed. -
Page 44: Setting And Displaying The Current Time
Setting and Displaying the Current Time Setup Time Language : English Digital NR : On Miscellaneous PC Setup Move Enter Time Clock 07 : 05 am Sleep Timer On Timer Off Timer Move Enter Clock Hour am/pm √ √ Move Adjust You can set the television’s clock so that the current time is displayed by pressing the “INFO (... -
Page 45: Switching The Television On And Off Automatically
This function is available in only the timer “On” mode and will prevent a leakage accident or overheating, caused by your TV left on for a long time due to the timer “On” (when you are away on holiday, for example). -
Page 46: Viewing An External Signal Source
Component2 Satellite STB More Move Enter Use the remote control to switch between viewing signal from connected equipment, such as VCR, DVD, Set-Top-boxs and the TV source (broadcast or cable) √ √ √ √ Press the MENU button. Result: Press the... -
Page 47: Teletext Feature
Teletext Feature Most television channels provide written information services via teletext. Information provided includes: Television programme times News bulletins and weather forecasts Sports results Travel information This information is divided into numbered pages (see diagram). Part Contents Selected page number. Broadcasting channel identity. -
Page 48: Displaying The Teletext Information
If you wish to display the actual broadcast and teletext information on a single screen, press the TTX/MIX ( To exit from the teletext display, press the EXIT/TV ( (index) button. ) button again. ) button. -
Page 49: Selecting Display Options
Selecting Display Options When you have displayed a Teletext page, you can select various options to suit your requirements. To display... Hidden text (answers to quiz games, for example) The normal screen A secondary page by entering its number The broadcast when searching for a page The next page The previous page Double-size letters in the:... -
Page 50: Selecting A Teletext Page
To display the subpage, see the following steps. Press the (sub-page) button. Result: The available subpages appear. Select the required sub-page. Sub-pages can be scrolled by pressing the button. When you have finished, press the EXIT/TV ( return to your normal broadcast. ) button to... -
Page 51: Connecting To The External Devices
Connecting to the External Devices “MONITOR OUT” are used for the equipment with an RGB output, such as video game devices or video disc players. Rear of the TV (Input/Output) This end can be fitted with: Three RCA connectors (VIDEO + AUDIO-L/R) If you have a second VCR and wish to copy cassettes tape, connect the source VCR to “AV 1”... -
Page 52: Connecting To The S-Video Input
The S-VIDEO1 and RCA (AUDIO-L/R) connectors are used for equipment with an S-Video output, such as a camcorder or VCR. Rear of the TV Side of the TV To play picture and sound, both the S-VIDEO and RCA connectors must be used. -
Page 53: Connecting To The Dvi Input
Connecting to the DVI Input The “DVI” (video) and “L-AUDIO-R” connectors are used for equipment with a DVI output. Rear of the TV Connecting to the PC Input The “RGB” (video) and “AUDIO” connectors are used for interfacing with your PC. -
Page 54: Connecting To The Component Input
Connecting to the Component Input Rear of the TV The “COMPONENT 1” connectors are used for equipment with a DVD output. (480i/480P/576i/576P/720P/1080i) DTV receiver The “COMPONENT 2” connectors are used for DTV receiver. (480i/480P/576i/576P/720P/1080i) -
Page 55: Connecting And Using The Home Theater System
Disable the PDP TV internal speaker to enjoy the rich sound through the speakers of your Home Theater System. In this case, enjoy the sound from the Home Theater System while the PDP TV does not produce the audio. To Display the DVD Home Theater ! Turn the PDP on and press the SOURCE button to select the AV1 (or AV2, AV3, Component1, Component2). -
Page 56: Installing The Speakers
Installing the Speakers Parts The actual product may differ slightly from the illustration. Speakers Middle Cabinet (Wall Mount Only) Speaker Dust Cover Speaker Cable Screws Screw Screw : 6EA : 4EA Bracket Pads This speaker installation guide is for the 4240 Model. How to Assemble the Speakers(Standing) Remove the screws indicated on the rear of the PDP (6 screws on the left and right sides). - Page 57 Installing the Speakers Parts The actual product may differ slightly from the illustration. Speakers 2 EA Middle Cabinet (Wall Mount Only) 1 EA Speaker Dust Cover 1 EA Speaker Cable Screws Screw Screw : 6EA : 4EA Bracket Pads 3 EA (continued) How to Assemble the Speakers(Wall Mount) Remove the screws indicated on the rear of the PDP (6 screws on the...
- Page 58 Installing the Speakers Parts The actual product may differ slightly from the illustration. Speakers Middle Cabinet (Wall Mount Only) Speaker Dust Cover Speaker Cable Screws Screw Screw : 2EA (continued) This speaker installation guide is for the 5040 Model. How to Assemble the Speakers(Standing) Remove the screws indicated on the rear of the PDP (6 screws on the left and right sides).
- Page 59 Installing the Speakers Parts The actual product may differ slightly from the illustration. Speakers 2 EA Middle Cabinet (Wall Mount Only) 1 EA Speaker Dust Cover 1 EA Speaker Cable Screws Screw Screw : 2EA : 6EA (continued) How to Assemble the Speakers(Wall Mount) Remove the screws indicated on the rear of the PDP (6 screws on the left and right sides, 2 screws on the center).
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Page 60: Setting Up Your Pc Software (Windows Only)
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... -
Page 61: Input Mode (Pc/Dvi)
Input Mode (PC/DVI) 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: Video Signal Dot x Line 640 x 350 640 x 400 720 x 400 640 x 480... -
Page 62: Pin Configurations
Pin Configurations PC Input Connector (15Pin) Red (R) Green (G) Blue (B) Grounding Grounding (DDC) Red (R) Grounding Green (G) Grounding Blue (B) Grounding Reserved Sync Grounding Grounding Data (DDC) Horizontal sync. Vertical sync. Clock (DDC) DVI Input Connector (24Pin) PC IN Signal T.M.D.S. -
Page 63: Troubleshooting: Before Contacting Service Personnel
Troubleshooting: Before Contacting Service Personnel Before contacting 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... -
Page 64: Programming The Remote Control For Other Components
Programming the Remote Control for Other Components CABLE CODE LIST Anvision Hamlin Hitachi Jerrold Macom Magnavox Panasonic Philips Pioneer Regal Regency Samsung Scientific Atlanta Sprucer Stargate 2000 Sylvania Texscan Tocom Universal Viewstar Wamer amex Zenith 017, 018 003, 024, 031... - Page 65 021, 056 Pioneer Portland PROSCAN 002, 024 Quartz Quasar Radio Shack/Realistic 007, 026 017, 019, 002, 021, 035, 041, 043, 057, 068 Samsung Sansui Sanyo Scott Sears 018, 019, 006, 024, 028, 029, 041, 048, 051 Sharp Shimom Signature Sony...
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- Page 68 - AFTER SALES SERVICE - Do not hesitate to contact your retailer or service agent if a change in the performance of your product indicates that a faulty condition may be present. ELECTRONICS BN68-00624A-00...