Samsung PL-42P7H Owner's Instructions Manual
Samsung PL-42P7H Owner's Instructions Manual

Samsung PL-42P7H Owner's Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1: Plasma Display

    PL-42P7HD PL-50P7HD PLASMA DISPLAY Owner’s Instructions Register your product at www.samsung.com/global/register...
  • Page 2: Important Warranty Information Regarding Television Format Viewing

    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. U.S.A Only The product unit accompanying this user manual is licensed under certain intellectual property rights of certain third parties.
  • Page 3: User Instructions

    User Instructions Screen Image retention Do not display a still image (such as on a video game) on the plasma display panel for more than several minutes as it can cause screen image retention. This image retention is also known as “screen burn”. To avoid such image retention, refer to page 26 of this manual to reduce the degree of brightness and contrast of the screen when displaying a still image.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents GENERAL INFORMATION CHANNEL CONTROL List of Features .................. Selecting the Antenna..............36 Accessories..................Adding and Erasing Channels ............36 Viewing the Control Panel..............To set-up Your Favorite Channels ..........37 Viewing the Connection Panel ............Viewing the Channel Lists ............38 Remote Control ..................
  • Page 5: General Information

    General Information List of Features Adjustable picture settings that can be stored in the TV’s memory. Automatic timer to turn the TV on and off. A special sleep timer. V - Chip function. Excellent Digital Interface & Networking : With a built-in HD digital tuner, non-subscription HD broadcasts can be viewed with no Set-Top Box needed. Remote Control The supplied remote can be used to operate the TV as well as most DVD players, Set-top boxes, Cable Boxes and VCRs.
  • Page 6: Viewing The Control Panel

    Viewing the Control Panel Buttons on the Lower-Right Part of the Panel The buttons on the lower-right panel control your TV’s basic features, including the on-screen menu. To use the more advanced features, you must use the remote control. The product color and shape may vary depending on the model. Œ...
  • Page 7: Viewing The Connection Panel

    Viewing the Connection Panel Rear Panel Jacks Use the rear panel jacks to connect A/V components that will be connected continuously, such as VCR or DVD players. For more information on connecting equipment, see pages 9-14. The product color and shape may vary depending on the model. Œ...
  • Page 8: Remote Control

    Remote Control You can use the remote control up to a distance of about 23 feet from the TV. When using the remote, always point it directly at the TV. You can also use your remote control to operate your VCR, Cable box, DVD player, or Set-Top Box. Œ...
  • Page 9: Installing Batteries In The Remote Control

    Installing Batteries in the Remote Control 1. Lift the cover at the back of the remote control upward as shown in the figure. 2. Install two AAA size batteries. ➢ Make sure to match the “+” and “–” ends of the batteries with the diagram inside the compartment. 3.
  • Page 10: Connecting Cable Tv

    Connecting Cable TV To connect to a cable TV system, follow the instructions below. Cable without a Cable Box 1. Plug the incoming cable into the ANT 1 IN (CABLE) terminal on the back of the TV. ➢ Because this TV is cable-ready, you do not need a cable box to view unscrambled cable channels. ANT 1 IN (CABLE) Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles All Channels 1.
  • Page 11: Connecting A Vcr

    Connecting an S-VHS VCR Your Samsung TV can be connected to an S-Video signal from an S-VHS VCR. (This connection delivers a better picture as compared to a standard VHS VCR.) 1. To begin, follow steps 1–3...
  • Page 12: Connecting A Camcorder

    Connecting a Camcorder The side panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a camcorder to your TV. They allow you to view the camcorder tapes without using a VCR 1. Connect a Video Cable TV Side Panel (or S-Video Cable) between the AV IN 2 [VIDEO] S-Video Cable (Not supplied)
  • Page 13: Connecting A Dvd Player/Set-Top Box Via Hdmi

    Connecting a DVD Player/Set-Top Box via HDMI This connection can only be made if there is an HDMI Output jack on the external device. 1. Connect an HDMI Cable TV Rear Panel TV Rear Panel between the [HDMI1/DVI IN] DVD Player/Set-Top Box or [HDMI IN 2] on the TV and the HDMI OUT on the DVD player/Set-Top Box or...
  • Page 14: Connecting An Amplifier/Dvd Home Theater

    Connecting an Amplifier/DVD Home Theater 1. Connect Audio Cables between the AUDIO OUT TV Rear Panel [R-AUDIO-L] on the TV Amplifier/DVD Home Theater and AUDIO IN [R-AUDIO-L] on the Amplifier/DVD Home Theater. When an audio amplifier is connected to the “AUDIO OUT [R-AUDIO-L]”...
  • Page 15: Operation

    Operation Turning the TV On and Off Press the POWER button on the remote control. You can also use the POWER button on the TV. ➢ It may take a while when your TV starts. Plug & Play Feature When the TV is initially powered On, basic customer settings proceed automatically and subsequently: 1.
  • Page 16 4. The TV will begin memorizing all of the available channels. Plug & Play After all the available channels are stored, the Auto program menu reappears. Auto Program in progress. Press the ENTER button when channel memorization is completed. “Clock Mode” menu is automatically displayed. Cable Channel 67 ➢...
  • Page 17: Changing Channels

    If you want to reset this feature... 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Setup Press the … … or † † button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Plug & Play √ Language : English √...
  • Page 18: Adjusting The Volume

    Adjusting the Volume 1. Press the VOL + or VOL – button to increase or decrease the volume. Using the Mute Button At any time, you can cut off the sound using the MUTE button. 1. Press MUTE and the sound cuts off. The word “Mute”...
  • Page 19: Memorizing The Channels

    Memorizing the Channels Your TV can memorize and store all of the available channels for both “off-air” (air) and cable channels. After the available channels are memorized, use the CH or CH button to scan through the channels. This eliminates the need to change channels by entering the channel digits. There are three steps for memorizing channels: selecting a broadcast source, memorizing the channels (automatic) and adding and deleting channels (manual).
  • Page 20: Setting Up Your Remote Control

    Setting Up Your Remote Control After it has been set up properly, your remote control can operate in five different modes: TV, VCR, Cable, DVD, or Set-Top Box. Pressing the corresponding button on the remote control allows you to switch between these modes, and control whichever piece of equipment you choose.
  • Page 21 Setting Up the Remote to Operate Your DVD 1. Turn off your DVD. 2. Press the DVD button on your TV’s remote control. 3. Press the SET button on your TV’s remote control. 4. Using the number buttons on your remote control, enter three digits of the DVD code listed on page 24 of this manual for your brand of DVD.
  • Page 22: Remote Control Codes

    Remote Control Codes Brand Code Brand Code SAMSUNG 000 001 002 003 004 005 077 078 079 MITSUBISHI 019 034 041 046 ADMIRAL MONTGOMERY WARD AIWA 002 025 AKAI 004 027 032 MULTITECH 002 005 025 038 AUDIO DYNAMICS 007 026 007 008 018 026 037 062 064 BELL&HOWELL...
  • Page 23: Cable Box

    019 021 023 028 VIEWSTAR PIONEER 004 018 020 044 WARNER AMEX 014 022 040 017 029 035 037 045 ZENITH REGAL SAMSUNG SET-TOP BOX Product Code Code Product Ground wave STB 001 002 Satellite STB HDD COMBO Premium Satellite STB...
  • Page 24 SAMSUNG DVD Product Code Code Product 000 001 002 014 015 016 Home Theater VCR COMBO DVDR 003 004 HDD Record COMBO BD Record 005 006 TWIN TRAY COMBO VCR COMBO 007 008 009 010 011 STB DVD COMBO VCR Record...
  • Page 25: To Select The Source

    To Select the Source Use to select TV or other external input sources connected to the TV. Use to select the input source of your choice. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Input Press the ENTER button to select “Input”. Source List : TV √...
  • Page 26: Picture Control

    Picture Control Using Automatic Picture Settings Your TV has four automatic picture settings (“Dynamic”, “Standard”, “Movie”, and “Custom”) that are preset at the factory. You can activate either Dynamic, Standard, Movie, or Custom by making a selection from the menu. 1.
  • Page 27: Digital Noise Reduction

    Mode 5. Press the ENTER button to return to “Mode”. Mode : Dynamic √ 6. Press the … … or † † button to select “Color Tone”, then press the ENTER button. Contrast Brightness Sharpness Color Tint G 50 R 50 Color Tone : Cool1 √...
  • Page 28: Changing The Screen Size

    Changing the Screen Size Screen size selection depends on the type of video input. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Picture Press the … … or † † button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. Mode : Dynamic √...
  • Page 29: Dnie (Digital Natural Image Engine)

    DNIe (Digital Natural Image engine) This TV includes the DNIe function so as to provide a high visual quality. If you set DNIe to on, you can view the screen with the DNIe feature activated. If you set the DNIe to Demo, you can view the applied DNIe and normal pictures on the screen, for demonstration purposes.
  • Page 30: Viewing Picture-In-Picture

    Viewing Picture-in-Picture This product has one built-in tuner, which does not allow PIP to function in the same mode. For example, you cannot watch one TV channel in the main screen, and a different one in the PIP screen. Please see ‘PIP Settings’ below for details. You can use the PIP feature to simultaneously watch two video sources.
  • Page 31: Freezing The Current Picture

    Swapping the Contents of the PIP and Main Picture 4. Press the … … or † † button to select “Swap”, then press the ENTER button. The image in the PIP window will appear on the main picture, and vice versa. : On √...
  • Page 32: Sound Control

    Sound Control Using Automatic Sound Settings Your TV has automatic sound settings (“Standard”, “Music”, “Movie”, “Speech”, and “Custom”) that are preset at the factory. Or, you can select “Custom”, which automatically recalls your personalized sound settings. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Sound Press the …...
  • Page 33: 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. TruSurround 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. 1.
  • Page 34: Choosing A Multi-Channel Sound (Mts) Track - Analog

    Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS) track - Analog Depending on the particular program being broadcast, you can listen to Mono, Stereo or SAP. Multi-Track Sound 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Sound Press the … … or † † button to select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button. Mode : Custom √...
  • Page 35: Selecting The Internal Mute

    Selecting the Internal Mute Sound output from the TV speakers is muted. This is useful when you want to listen to audio through your sound system instead of the TV. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Sound Press the …...
  • Page 36: Channel Control

    Channel Control Selecting the Antenna Channel 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the … … or † † button to select “Channel”, then press the ENTER button. Antenna Auto Program Cable 2. Press the ENTER button to select “Antenna”. Channel Manager Press the …...
  • Page 37: To Set-Up Your Favorite Channels

    Channel Manager /Added 5. Press the … … / † † / œ / √ buttons to select a channel to delete, then press the Air 2 ENTER button. Air 2 Air 18 Watch Air 10 Air 3 Air 11 Press the …...
  • Page 38: Viewing The Channel Lists

    Viewing the Channel Lists You can display a list of all channels, added channels or your favorite channels. Channel 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the … … or † † button to select “Channel”, then press the ENTER button. Antenna : Air √...
  • Page 39: Labeling Channels

    Labeling Channels Channel 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the … … or † † button to select “Channel”, then press the ENTER button. Antenna : Air √ Press the … … or † † button to select “Name”, then press the ENTER button. Auto Program √...
  • Page 40: Checking The Digital-Signal Strength

    Checking the Digital-Signal Strength Unlike analog channels, which can vary in reception quality from “snowy” to clear, digital (HDTV) channels have either perfect reception quality or you will not receive them at all. So, unlike analog channels, you cannot fine tune a digital channel. You can, however, adjust your antenna to improve the reception of available digital channels.
  • Page 41: Pc Display

    Windows and your particular video card. However, 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.) 1.
  • Page 42: Setting Up The Tv With Your Pc

    Setting up the TV with your PC How to Auto Adjust Use the Auto Adjust function to have the TV set automatically adjust the video signals it receives from the PC. The function also automatically fine-tunes the settings and adjusts the frequency values and positions. ➢...
  • Page 43 Changing the Screen Position After connecting the TV to your PC, adjust the position of the screen if it is not well-aligned. ➢ Change to the PC mode first. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the … … or † † button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Image Lock √...
  • Page 44: Time Setting

    Time Setting Setting the Time Setting the clock is necessary in order to use the various timer features of the TV. Also, you can check the time while watching the TV. (Just press the INFO button.) Option 1: Setting the Clock Manually 1.
  • Page 45 Option 2: Setting the Clock Automatically The Clock can be set automatically if you are receiving a digital signal. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Setup Press the … … or † † button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Plug &...
  • Page 46 Setting the On/Off Timer Use this feature to set the TV to turn on or off at a desired time. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Setup Press the … … or † † button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Plug &...
  • Page 47: Function Description

    Function Description Selecting a Menu Language 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Setup Press the … … or † † button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Plug & Play √ Press the … … or † † button to select “Language”, then press the ENTER button. Language : English √...
  • Page 48: Viewing Closed Captions (On-Screen Text Messages) - Digital

    Viewing Closed Captions (On-Screen Text Messages) - Digital The Digital Captions function operates on digital channels. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Setup Press the … … or † † button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Plug &...
  • Page 49: Viewing Closed Captions (On-Screen Text Messages) - Analog

    Viewing Closed Captions (On-Screen Text Messages) - Analog The Analog Caption function operates in either analog TV channel mode or external signal mode. (Depending on the broadcasting signal, the Analog Caption function may operate on digital channels.) 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Setup Press the …...
  • Page 50: Menu Transparency Level

    Menu Transparency Level Adjusts the transparency of the menu screen. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Setup Press the … … or † † button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. … More Menu Transparency : Medium √...
  • Page 51: Preventing Screen Burn-In

    Preventing Screen Burn-in To reduce the possibility of screen burn, this unit is equipped with screen burn prevention technology. This technology enables you to set picture movement up/down (Vertical Line) and side to side (Horizontal Dot). The Time setting allows you to program the time between movement of the picture in minutes.
  • Page 52: Setting The Function Help

    Setting the Function Help Displays help on the menu functions. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Setup Press the … … or † † button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. … More Menu Transparency : Medium √...
  • Page 53: Using The V-Chip

    Using the V-Chip The V-Chip feature automatically locks out programs that are deemed inappropriate for children. The user must enter a PIN (personal ID number) before any of the V-Chip restrictions are set up or changed. ➢ When the V-Chip feature is activated, the PIP features do not function. ➢...
  • Page 54 How to Enable/Disable the V-Chip 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Setup Press the … … or † † button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Plug & Play √ Language : English √ 2. Press the … … or † † button to select “V-Chip”, then press the ENTER button. Time √...
  • Page 55 5. At this point, one of the TV-Ratings is selected. TV Parental Guidelines Press the ENTER button. Depending on your existing setup, the “ ” symbol will Allow All be selected. (Blank = Unblocked, = Blocked) Block All While “ ” is selected, press the ENTER button to block or unblock the category. To select a different TV-Rating, press the …...
  • Page 56 The message “Enter PIN” will appear. Enter your 4 digit PIN number. V-Chip Enter PIN 0~9 Enter PIN Return 3. The “V-Chip” screen will appear. Press the … … or † † button to select “MPAA Rating”, V-Chip then press the ENTER button. V-Chip Lock : On √...
  • Page 57 4. Press the … … or † † button to select a appropriate restriction. Canadian English Press the ENTER button to activate the restriction selected. The “ ” symbol is Allow All indicated. Block All Press the EXIT button to exit. ➢...
  • Page 58 Using the V-Chip for Digital channels Parental restriction information can be used while watching DTV channels. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Setup Press the … or † button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Plug &...
  • Page 59: Appendix

    Appendix Identifying Problems If the TV seems to have a problem, first try this list of possible problems and solutions. If none of these troubleshooting tips apply, call your nearest Samsung service center. Problem Possible Solution Poor picture Try another channel.
  • Page 60: Wall Installation Instructions

    Installation Notes 1. Contact a professional installation service to install the wall bracket. 2. Samsung Electronics is not responsible for any damages to the product or harm to customers or others when the installation is done by the customer. 3. This product is for installing on cement walls. The product may not stay in place when installed on plaster or wood.
  • Page 61 3. Tighten the screws of the plastic hanger (shown in picture 2) to the 4. Remove the Safety Pins. Fasten the 4 plastic latches assembled at back side of the PDP. 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 62: How To Assemble The Stand-Base

    How to assemble the Stand-Base 1. Using the 4 screws for securing the stand pegs and the monitor, firmly attach the monitor to the stand pegs. (The exterior of the set may be different than the picture.) Warning Firmly secure the stand to the TV before moving it, as the stand may fall and could cause serious injury.
  • Page 63: Dimensions (Pl-42P7Hd)

    Dimensions (PL-42P7HD) TOP VIEW FRONT VIEW JACK PANEL DETAIL 2 1/4"H x 18 3/4"W @ 5 3/4" UP FROM BOTTOM SIDE VIEW REAR VIEW English-63...
  • Page 64: Dimensions (Pl-50P7Hd)

    Dimensions (PL-50P7HD) TOP VIEW FRONT VIEW JACK PANEL DETAIL 2 1/4"H x 18 3/4"W @ 5 3/4" UP FROM BOTTOM SIDE VIEW REAR VIEW English-64...
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  • Page 68 Contact SAMSUNG WORLD-WIDE If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center. Country Customer Care Center Web Site ARGENTINE 0800-333-3733 www.samsung.com/ar BRAZIL 4004-0000 www.samsung.com/br www.samsung.com/cl CHILE 800-726-7864 (SAMSUNG) www.samsung.com/co COLOMBIA 01-8000-112-112 www.samsung.com/latin...

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