Samsung PS42P2S Owner's Instructions Manual

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PLASMA DISPLAY

ELECT
PS42P2S
Owner's Instructions
Before operating the unit,
please read this manual thoroughly,
and retain it for future reference.

REMOTE CONTROL

ON-SCREEN MENUS

PICTURE IN PICTURE

TELETEXT
ENG

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  • Page 1: Plasma Display

    PLASMA DISPLAY ELECT PS42P2S Owner’s Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. REMOTE CONTROL ON-SCREEN MENUS PICTURE IN PICTURE TELETEXT...
  • Page 2: N Foreword I Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions N Do not place the PDP on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, table, or floor where it can fall. N Do not expose the PDP to extreme temperature conditions or to extreme humidity conditions. N Do not expose the PDP to direct sunlight and other sources of heat. N Do not expose the PDP to any liquids.
  • Page 3: Caution

    Caution CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE REAR COVER, NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. ☛ The lightning flash and arrow head The main voltage is indicated on the within the triangle is a warning sign rear of the PDP and the frequency is alerting you of “dangerous voltage”...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents (continued) OREWORD Safety Instructions ....................2 User Instructions ....................... 2 Caution ........................3 Checking Parts ......................3 ONNECTING AND REPARING ISPLAY Your New Plasma Display Panel ................6 Remote Control Buttons ................... 8 Inserting the Batteries in the Remote Control ............9 Installing the Display on the Wall Attachment Panel ..........
  • Page 5: N Connecting And

    Contents ONNECTING AND PERATING A Connecting a PC....................... 33 Setting up Your Display Plug and Play ..............34 Preset Signals......................34 Setting up Your PC Software ..................35 PC Input Mode ......................36 Controlling the Screen Color..................38 Adjusting the Screen Quality ..................39 Changing the Screen Position ..................
  • Page 6: Your New Plasma Display Panel

    Your New Plasma Display Panel Front Panel SPEAKER SPEAKER POWER Remote Control Signal Receiver Press to turn the Aim the remote control towards this spot on PDP on and off. the PDP. SOURCE External input selection. MENU Menu display. - VOLUME + Volume adjustment.
  • Page 7: Rear Panel

    Your New Plasma Display Panel ➢ The actual configuration on your PDP may be different, depending on your model. Rear Panel a) External Speaker Outputs (8Ω) f) Component2 (480p/576p/720p/1080i) Connect external speakers. Connect a video signal from external sources like Set-top box or DVD players (480p/576p/ b) S-VIDEO Input 720p/1080i).
  • Page 8: Remote Control Buttons

    Remote Control Buttons ➢ Some remote control buttons do not operate with the PDP. AUTOMATIC SWITCH-OFF VCR/DVD FUNCTIONS; - STOP - REWIND - PLAY/PAUSE/ - FAST-FORWARD PIP FUNCTIONS; - PIP ON/OFF - INTERCHANGE THE MAIN AND THE SUB PICTURE (SWAP) Power - LOCATION SELECTION (LOCATE) - SIZE SELECTION (SIZE)
  • 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: N Purchase the PDP N 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 ➢ Wall attachment panel is sold separately. Check with your dealer Check for the stability of the wall where the PDP is to be installed. If the wall is not enough strong to support the PDP, strengthen the wall before installation.
  • Page 11 Installing the Display on the Wall Attachment Panel Remove four large screws from the rear side of the display. Insert the bolts, dish-type washers, and insulation rubber into the four screw-holes as shown in the figure: Bolt Insulation rubber Put the insulation rubber point protruding from the rear top of the display in the groove on the top of the wall attachment panel.
  • Page 12: Separating The Display From The Wall Attachment Panel

    Separating the Display from the Wall Attachment Panel Remove the fixing bolts from both sides (left and right) of the wall attachment panel. Lift and pull the bottom of the display a small amount, to separate the Πinsulation rubber point from the bottom of the wall attachment panel.
  • Page 13: Connecting Speakers

    Connecting Speakers Connect the speaker audio cable to the external speaker output jack on the rear of the PDP matching the “+” and “-” ends of the cable with the diagram on the PDP. ➢ The speakers MUST have more than 7watts rating (impedance 8Ω). Connecting PDP and Speakers Fix the bracket onto the guide pole located on the rear of speaker...
  • Page 14: Connecting Your Vcr Or Cable Box

    Connecting Your VCR or Cable Box N Connect a Video/S-Video cable between the Rear panel Video/S-Video output jack on the VCR/Cable box and the Video input jack on the PDP. - For better video, you can use a S-Video cable. N Connect an Audio cable between the Audio output jack on the VCR/Cable box and the Audio input jack on the PDP.
  • Page 15: I Connecting A Dvd Player Or Set-Top Box

    Connecting a DVD Playar or Set-top Box Rear panel Setop Box DVD Player N Connect a Video cable between the N Connect a Video cable between the Component Video output jack on the Set- Component Video output jack on the top Box and the Component Video input DVD Player and the Component jack (Component2) on the PDP.
  • Page 16: Switching On And Off

    Switching On and Off The mains lead is attached to the rear of the PDP. Front panel Plug the mains lead into an appropriate socket. ➢ The main voltage is indicated on the rear of the display and the frequency is 50 or 60Hz. Press the POWER ( ) button on the front panel or remote control to switch the display on.
  • Page 17: Choosing Your Language

    Choosing Your Language When you start using your PDP for the first time, you must select the S E T U P language which will be used for displaying menus and indications. Color System Auto Digital NR Press the Menu button. Auto Power On Panel Lock Result:...
  • Page 18: Using The Various Setup Menus

    Using the Various Setup Menus N Color System S E T U P You can use your PDP in many countries. Each country à ¨ has its own broadcasting standard. Depending on your Color System Auto country, the color systems are displayed in the order Digital NR given.
  • Page 19: Using Automatic Picture Settings

    Using Automatic Picture Settings You can select the picture effect which best corresponds to your P I C T U R E viewing requirements. The following picture effects are available in à ¨ the order given: Select Custom Contrast N Custom, Standard, Sports, Movie, Mild, Dynamic. Brightness Sharpness ➣...
  • Page 20: Customizing The Picture

    Customizing the Picture Your PDP has several settings which allow you to control picture P I C T U R E quality: Select Custom N Contrast, Brightness, Sharpness, Color, Contrast Color Tone, Tint (NTSC only). Brightness Sharpness ➣ When the Select is set to Custom, the following settings can Color Color Tone Normal...
  • Page 21: Changing The Picture Format

    Changing the Picture format You can select the picture format which best corresponds to your viewing requirements by simply pressing the “P.Size” button. The following picture formats are available; N Wide, Panorama, 14:9, 4:3, Zoom1, Zoom2, Stretch. Wide Panorama 14:9 Sets the picture to 16:9 wide Use this mode for the wide aspect Magnify the size of the picture...
  • Page 22: Adjusting The Volume

    Adjusting the Volume N Press the + button to increase the volume (cursor moves to the right) N Press the - button to decrease the volume (cursor moves to the left) You can switch the sound off temporarily, for example you may wish to answer the telephone.
  • Page 23: Using Automatic Sound Settings

    Using Automatic Sound Settings You can select the type of special sound effect to be used when S O U N D watching a given broadcast. The following sound effects are à ¨ available in the order given: Select Custom Treble N Custom, Standard, Music, Movie, Speech.
  • Page 24: Setting The Current Time

    Setting the Current Time You can set the clock so that the current time is displayed when T I M E you press the “Display” button. You must also set the time if you wish to use the automatic On/Off timers. Clock 10 : 30 On Time...
  • Page 25: Setting The Sleep Timer

    Setting the Sleep Timer You can select a time period of between 10 and 360 minutes after T I M E which the PDP automatically switches to Standby mode. Clock 10 : 30 On Time 6 : 00 On Press the Menu button. Off Time 23 : 00 On Ã...
  • Page 26: Viewing The Picture In Picture (Pip)

    Viewing the Picture in Picture (PIP) You can display a “Picture-In-Picture” screen within the main P I P picture of input sources. In this way you can monitor the input à ¨ Select sources from any connected equipment. Source AV1(V) Swap ➣...
  • Page 27 Viewing the Picture in Picture (PIP) You can enjoy the “PIP” feature by simply using the remote control. Features Description PIP ON Used to operate On/Off function of PIP directly. Swap Used to interchange the main picture and the sub picture.
  • Page 28: Displaying Informations

    Displaying Informations You can display the time and general informations by simply pressing the “Display” button. The followings are available: N Modes of selected picture, sound and surround N Color system N Horizontal and vertical resolutions (in PC mode) N Sleep timer Picture Custom AV1(V)
  • Page 29: Teletext Feature

    Teletext Feature Most television channels provide written information services via teletext. Information provided includes: N Television programme times N News bulletins and weather forecasts N Sports results N Travel information This information is divided into numbered pages (see diagram). Part Contents Selected page number.
  • Page 30: Displaying The Teletext Information

    Displaying the Teletext Information You can display Teletext information at any time on your television. ☛ For Teletext information to be displayed correctly, channel reception must be stable; otherwise: N Information may be missing N Some pages may not be displayed Press the Text/Off button to activate the teletext mode.
  • Page 31: Adjusting The Teletext Contrast

    Adjusting the Teletext Contrast You can adjust the Contrast of Teletext display which best S E T U P corresponds to your viewing requirements. Color System Auto Digital NR Press the Menu button. Auto Power On Panel Lock Result: The main menu is displayed. Miscellaneous Move the joystick up or down to select the SETUP menu and press Move...
  • Page 32: Selecting A Teletext Page

    Selecting a Teletext Page You can enter the page number directly by pressing the numeric buttons on the remote control. Enter the three-digit page number given in the content by pressing the corresponding numeric buttons. Result: The current page number is incremented until the requested page is reached.
  • Page 33: Connecting A Pc

    Connecting a PC N Connect a PC cable (15pin) between the PC and Rear panel PDP. N Connect an Audio cable between the Audio output jack on the PC and the Audio input jack (PC) on the PDP. Viewing the PC screen: Turn on PDP and select the PC mode by pressing the Source (or Source/PC) button on the remote control.
  • Page 34: Setting Up Your Display Plug And Play

    Setting up Your Display Plug and Play Our adoption of the new VESA ® Plug and Play solution eliminates complicated and time consuming setup. It allows you to install your monitor in a Plug and Play compatible system without the usual hassles and confusion.
  • Page 35: Setting Up Your Pc Software

    Setting up Your PC Software (Windows only) The Windows display-settings for a typical computer are shown below. But the actual screens on your PC will probably be different, depending upon your particular version of Windows and your particular video card. On the windows screen, select in the following sequence: Start ©...
  • Page 36: Pc Input Mode

    PC Input Mode (42”) 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 Vertical Horizontal Standard Dot x Line frequency (Hz) frequency (kHz) polarity...
  • Page 37 PC Input Mode (50”) Vertical Horizontal Vertical Horizontal Standard Dot x Line frequency (Hz) frequency (kHz) polarity polarity 640 x 350 70.086 31.469 85.080 37.861 640 x 400 85.080 37.861 720 x 400 70.087 31.469 85.039 37.927 640 x 480 59.940 31.469 72.809...
  • Page 38: Controlling The Screen Color

    Controlling the Screen Color ➢ Preset to the PC mode by using the Source button. P I C T U R E Select Custom Press the Menu button, then press the joystick button to enter the Contrast PICTURE menu. Brightness Sharpness Move the joystick up or down to select the Color Control menu Color Control...
  • Page 39: Adjusting The Screen Quality

    Adjusting the Screen Quality This feature is to remove or reduce picture noise, causing a tremble S E T U P of screen and insecure boundary of image. Image Lock ➢ Preset to the PC mode by using the Source button. Scale Auto Power On Panel Lock...
  • Page 40: Initializing The Frequency, Phase, And Position

    Initializing the Frequency, Phase, and Position ➢ Preset to the PC mode by using the Source button. IMAGE LOCK Frequency Press the Menu button. Phase Result: The main menu is displayed. Position Auto Adjustment Move the joystick up or down to select the SETUP menu and press Reset Freq./Phase/Position the joystick button.
  • Page 41: Enjoying The Pip Feature In Pc Mode

    Enjoying the PIP Feature in PC mode ➢ Preset to the PC mode by using the Source button. P I P Select Press the Menu button. Source AV1(V) Ã ¨ Result: The menus available are displayed. Sound Main Size Large Move the joystick up or down to select the PIP menu and press Locate the joystick button.
  • Page 42: I Multiple Display Control (Mdc)

    Multiple Display Control (MDC) A multiple display control is an application allowing various displays to be easily and simultaneously operated on a PC. RS-232C, a standard of serial communication, is used for the communication between a PC and a display. Therefore, a serial cable should be connected between the serial port on a PC and the serial port on a display.
  • Page 43: Setting The Multiple Display Control (Mdc)

    Setting the Multiple Display Control (MDC) S E T U P Press the Menu button. Result: The main menu is displayed. Language English TTX Contrast à ¨ Move the joystick up or down to select the SETUP menu and press ID Setup the joystick button.
  • Page 44 Installing the Multiple Display Control (MDC) Click the setup.exe file in CD-ROM, and the following screen appears and then the basic files for setup are copied. Select the program installation folder of your choice and click on the button to begin setup. Select the program group of your choice and click the Continue to continue installation.
  • Page 45: Viewing The Main Screen

    Viewing the Main Screen The program starts operating when entering the following sequence: Start ➜ Program ➜ Multiple Display Control. ➣ The remote control Enable/Disable function operates whether or not the power is On/Off. This applies to all the displays connected to the MDC. However, regardless of the status in which the MDC was shut down, the remote control signal receiving function of all the displays is initialized to Enable when the MDC is closed.
  • Page 46: Confirming The Port

    Confirming the Port N The Multiple Display Control uses only “COM1”. This control operates with neither “COM2” nor another port. N To check which port is installed, enter “Control Panel ➜ System ➜ Device Manager ➜ Ports”. N If another port is installed except the “COM1” port, you can change to “COM1”...
  • Page 47: Controlling The Power

    Controlling the Power ➣ The Power Control function is available for all the displays are connected. Click “Power Control” of the main icons and the Power Control screen appears. Info Grid shows some basic information necessary to Power Control. Œ Power Status ´...
  • Page 48: Controlling The Input Source

    Controlling the Input Source The Input Source control function is available for only the displays are powered On. Click “Input Source” of the main icons and the Input Source control screen appears. Info Grid shows some basic information necessary to Input Source control. Œ...
  • Page 49: Controlling The Aspect Ratio (Video/S-Video/Component1,2)

    Controlling the Aspect Ratio (Video/S-Video/Component1,2) The Aspect Ratio control function is available for only the displays are powered On. ➣ This function doesn’t operate in TTX mode. Click Aspect of the main icons and the Aspect Ratio control screen appears. Info Grid shows some basic information necessary to Aspect Ratio control.
  • Page 50: Controlling The Time

    Controlling the Time The Time control function is available for only the displays are powered On. ➣ This function doesn’t operate in TTX mode. Click “Time” of the main icons and the Time control screen appears. Info Grid shows some basic information necessary to the Time control. Œ...
  • Page 51: Setting The Picture (Video/S-Video/Component1,2)

    Setting the Picture (Video/S-Video/Component1,2) You can only control Displays for which the Power Status is ON. If you have not selected a setup the value displayed will be the Factory Default Value. ➣ This function doesn’t operate in TTX mode. Click “Settings”...
  • Page 52: Setting The Audio

    Setting the Audio You can only control Displays for which the Power Status is ON. If you have not selected a setup the value displayed will be the Factory Default Value. ➣ This function doesn’t operate in TTX mode. Click “Settings“ of the main icons and the Settings control screen appears. Info Grid shows some basic information necessary to the Settings control.
  • Page 53: Displaying The Setting Values Of Various Displays

    - Rerun program and turn the remote control function ON to restore normal functions. Ø This program might malfunction because of a communicational control between PC and Display or electromagnetic waves from peripherals. ∏ For further information, contact an authorized Samsung service center.
  • Page 54: Care And Maintenance

    Care and Maintenance With proper care, your PDP will give you many years of service. Please follow these guidelines to get the maximum performance from your PDP. N Identifying Problems - Do not put the PDP near extremely hot, cold, humid or dusty places. - Do not put the PDP near appliances that create magnetic fields.
  • Page 55 Troubleshooting Before contacting Service Personnel, perform the following simple checks. If you cannot solve the problem using the instructions below, note the model and serial number of the PDP and contact your local dealer. Problem Possible Solution N Check all wire connections. Poor picture.
  • Page 56 - 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 BN68-00299A-01...

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