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- Page 1 Owner’s Instructions PPM42S2 Samsung Electronics America inc. 105 Challenger Road, Ridgefield Park, N.J. 07660-0511, U.S.A SERVICE DIVISION TEL: 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864) www.samsungsupport.com BN68-00258A(ENG)
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Page 2: Important Safety Information
If this equipment is used at 240V ac, a suitable plug adapter should be used. Thank You for Choosing Samsung Thank you for choosing Samsung! Your new Samsung product represents the latest in monitor technology. We designed it with easy-to-use on-screen menus, making it one of the best products in its class. -
Page 3: Fcc Information
FCC Information User Instructions The party responsible for product compliance: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD The Federal Communications Commission Radio America QA Lab of Samsung Frequency Interference Statement includes the fol- 3351 Michelson DR. Suite 290 lowing warning: lrvine, CA 92612 U.S.A... -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
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 Monitor) on the plasma monitor panel for more than several minutes as it can cause screen image retention. This image retention is also known as “screen burn”. -
Page 5: Setup
Setup Your New Plasma Display Panel ...10 Remote Control Buttons ...12 Wall Installation Instructions ...14 Turning the Monitor(PDP) On and Off ...18... -
Page 6: Your New Plasma Display Panel
Your New Plasma Display Panel Front Panel POWER SOURCE, MENU, VOLUME (-,+), Remote Control Signal Receiver Press to turn SELECT ( , ), MUTE Aim the remote control towards the PDP on this spot on the Monitor. and off. Checking Parts Power Cord Remote Control/ PC Cable... -
Page 7: Remote Control Buttons
Remote Control Buttons Remote Control Œ Power button Turns the PDP on and off. ´ Number buttons ˇ Display button Press to display information on the PDP screen. ¨ Menu button Displays the main on-screen menu. ˆ CH (Channel) and VOL (Volume) buttons Channel buttons : Not available for this Monitor. -
Page 8: Wall Installation Instructions
34.61 inches bolt Insulation holder Samsung) Installing the Display on the Wall Attachment Panel See the drawing of the wall attachment panel shown in page 14 to check for the stability of the wall where the PDP is to be installed. If the wall is not strong enough to support the PDP, strengthen the wall before installation. - Page 9 Remove four large screws from the rear side of the display. Insert the bolts and insulations into the four screwholes as shown in the follow- ing figure: Œ Bolt ´ Insulation holder Put the insulation rubber point protruding from the rear top of the display in the groove on the top of the wall attachment panel.
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Page 10: Turning The Monitor(Pdp) On And Off
Turning the Monitor(PDP) On and Off Turning the Monitor(PDP) On and Off Press the Power button on the remote control. The PDP will be turned on and you will be ready to use it’s features. You can also use the Power button on the front of the PDP. - Page 11 Connections (Connecting Speakers / Receiver) Connecting Speakers ...22 Connecting a VCR/Cable Box ...23 Connecting a DVD/Set-Top Box ...24...
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Page 12: Connecting Speakers
Connecting Speakers Speaker Audio Cable Speaker Audio Cable External speakers MUST have a power handling capability of 7 watts minimum (impedance 8 ohm). How to Connect Connect the speaker audio cable to the external speaker output jack on the rear of the PDP matching the “+”... -
Page 13: Connecting A Dvd/Set-Top Box
Connecting a DVD/Set-Top Box Power Plug Video (Y, P ) Cable Audio Cable How to Connect Connect a Video cable between the DVD/Set-Top Box (Y,P Box and the Component1/2 Video Input (Y,P ) Input jacks on the PDP. Connect an Audio cable between the Audio Output jacks on the DVD/Set-Top Box and the Audio Input jacks (Component) on the PDP. -
Page 14: Customizing The Picture
Customizing the Picture You can use the on-screen menus to change the Brightness, Contrast, Sharpness, Color, and Tint settings of your PDP. Press the Menu button, then press the joystick to enter. Move the joystick left or right to select “Custom”. You will also see the items “Contrast”, “Brightness”, “Sharpness”, “Color”... -
Page 15: Viewing The Picture-In-Picture
Viewing the Picture-in-Picture Selecting the PIP Screen Press the Menu button. Move the joystick up or down to select “PIP”, then press the joystick to enter. Quick way to access the PIP: Just press “PIP” on the remote control. Move the joystick left or right to select “On”. The PIP image will appear in the corner of the screen. - Page 16 Swapping the Contents of the PIP Image and Main Image (Video and S-Video mode) Press the Menu button. Move the joystick up or down to select “PIP”, then press the joystick to enter. Quick way to access the Swap: Just press “Swap”...
- Page 17 Changing the Size of the PIP Image Press the Menu button. Move the joystick up or down to select “PIP”, then press the joystick to enter. Quick way to access the PIP size: Just press “Size” in the cover on the remote control. Move the joystick up or down to select “Size”.
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Page 18: Changing The Screen Size
Changing the Screen Size (When entering the Video mode) When you press the Aspect or Scaling(RGB mode) button on the remote control, the PDP’s screen mode should appear in sequence. The screen displays in this order: Wide, Panorama, Zoom1, Zoom2, Stretch, 4:3. -
Page 19: Sound Control
Sound Control Customizing the Sound ...38 Using Automatic Sound Settings ...39 Using the Surround ...40... -
Page 20: Customizing The Sound
Customizing the Sound Press the Menu button. Move the joystick up or down to select “SOUND”, then press the joystick to enter. Move the joystick left or right to select “Custom”. You will also see the items “Treble”, “Bass”, “Balance” and “Surround”. Move the joystick up or down to select the item you wish to change. -
Page 21: Using The Surround
Using the Surround Press the Menu button. Move the joystick up or down to select “SOUND”, then press the joystick to enter. Move the joystick up or down to select “Surround”, then move the joystick left or right to select “Con- cert”, “Hall”... -
Page 22: Setting The Clock
Setting the Clock This PDP has a built-in clock that will appear on screen when you press the Clock Display button on the remote control. Press the Menu button. Move the joystick up or down to select “TIME”, then press the joystick to enter. -
Page 23: 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. Move the joystick up or down to select “TIME”, then press the joystick to enter. -
Page 24: Connecting Pc And Operation
Connecting PC and Operation Connecting to a PC ...48 Adjusting the PC Screen ...52 Changing the Position of the Image ...53 Enlarging the Image (Zoom) ...54 Moving the Zoom Picture ...55 Changing the Size of the Image ...56 Picture Quality Adjustment ...57 Power Saver (RGB mode only) ...60... -
Page 25: Connecting To A Pc
Connecting to a PC This PDP is not compatible with Macintosh PC. Power Plug PC (15pin) Audio Cable Cable Cable Connecting a PC to the PDP Connect a PC (15pin) or BNC cable between the Video Output jack on the PC and the RGB1 (15p D-SUB) or RGB2 on the PDP. - Page 26 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 27: Adjusting The Pc Screen
Adjusting the PC Screen Adjusting the R.G.B Preset: • Press the RGB button to select the RGB mode. Press the Menu button, then press the joystick to enter. Move the joystick up or down to select “Color Con- trol”, then move the joystick left or right to enter. Move the joystick up or down to select the item you want to change. -
Page 28: Enlarging The Image (Zoom)
Enlarging the Image (Zoom) Preset: • Press the RGB button to select the RGB mode. Press the Menu button. Move the joystick up or down to select “SETUP”, then press the joystick to enter. Quick way to access the Zoom: Just press “Zoom”... -
Page 29: Changing The Size Of The Image
Changing the Size of the Image Preset: • Press the RGB button to select the RGB mode. Press the Menu button. Move the joystick up or down to select “SETUP”, then press the joystick to enter. Quick way to access the Size: Just press “Scaling”... - Page 30 Frequency Adjustment Preset: • Press the RGB button to select the RGB mode. Press the Menu button. Move the joystick up or down to select “SETUP”, then press the joystick to enter. Press the joystick to enter. Remove picture noise (vertical stripes) on the screen by moving the joystick left or right.
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Page 31: Power Saver (Rgb Mode Only)
Power Saver (RGB mode only) This monitor has a built-in power management system called Power Saver. This power management system saves energy by switching your monitor into a low-power mode when it has not been used for a certain amount of time. This power management system operates with a VESA DPMS compliant video card installed in your computer. -
Page 32: Selecting A Menu Language
Selecting a Menu Language Press the Menu button. Move the joystick up or down to select “SETUP”, then press the joystick to enter. Move the joystick up or down to select the “Language”. Move the joystick left or right to select the appropri- ate language: English, Spanish, or French. -
Page 33: Digital Noise Reduction
Digital Noise Reduction If the broadcast signal received is weak, you can activate the Digital Noise Reduction feature to help reduce any static and ghosting that may appear on the screen. Press the Menu button. Move the joystick up or down to select “SETUP”, then press the joystick to enter. -
Page 34: Using The Panel Lock
Using the Panel Lock When Panel Lock is set to ON, the buttons (SOURCE, MENU, VOLUME, SELECT, MUTE, POWER) on the front of the PDP will not operate. However, these buttons will operate when setting Key Lock OFF. Press the Menu button. Move the joystick up or down to select “SETUP”, then press the joystick to enter. -
Page 35: Multiple Display Control
Remote Control Codes VCR Codes Cable Box Codes DVD Codes Multiple Display Control Introduction ...70 Installation ...71 Main Screen ...74 Beginning...75 Power Control...77 Input Source Control ...79 Aspect Ratio Control ...81 Time Control ...83 Settings Control...84 Troubleshooting...89 Display setup value for display method when there are several Displays...90... -
Page 36: Introduction
Communication Port : RS-232C Compatible Serial Male Type 9 Pin (Com1). Note : Samsung warrants that this program can be operated in Samsung PPM42S2 model only. The proper operation of this product will not be guaranteed when users operate this program in other models. - Page 37 Installation (Continue) Select the desired program group and press ‘Continue’ to continue setup. Œ Figure 2-3. Installation Screen If the warning ‘Version Conflict’ appears during installation, it’s an indication that the version of the install item conflicts with the system’s existing program library. Just press ‘Yes’...
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Page 38: Main Screen
Main Screen The program starts operating when entering the following sequence: Start Program Multiple Display Control. Note : 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 dis plays is initialized to Enable when the MDC is closed. -
Page 39: Power Control
Beginning-Changing the Port Note: You can change the port to “Com1” in Windows 2000 or XP. For all other operating systems, the change may be made from BIOS Setup. The Multiple Display Control uses only Com1. This control operates with neither Com2 nor another port. -
Page 40: Input Source Control
Click Select All or mark ‘v’ in the check box to select the display you want to control. Power Control can control some functions of the ‘v’ marked display. Œ Power On/Off - Turns On/Off the power of the selected display. - Power On : Turns on each set at one second interval to prevent the power overload that might occur when many sets turn on at the same time. -
Page 41: Aspect Ratio Control
The Input Source control function is available for only the displays are powered On. Click Select All or mark ‘v’ in the check box to select the display you want to control. Input Source can control some functions of the ‘v’ marked display. Œ... -
Page 42: Time Control
Aspect Ratio Control-RGB1/RGB2 Click Select All or mark ‘v’ in the check box to select the display you want to control. You may only control Displays for which the Power Status is ‘ON’. Info Grid shows some basic information necessary to the Aspect Ratio control. Œ... -
Page 43: Settings Control
Settings Control-Picture Click Settings of the main icons and the Settings control screen appears. You may only control Displays for which the Power Status is ‘ON’, and if no item has been selected, the setup will be left on the Factory Default Value. Info Grid shows some basic information necessary to the Settings control. - Page 44 Settings Control-Audio Click Settings of the main icons and the Settings control screen appears. You may only control Displays for which the Power Status is ‘ON’, and if no item has been selected, the setup will be left on the Factory Default Value. Info Grid shows some basic information necessary to the Settings control.
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Page 45: Troubleshooting
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. Figure 9-1 Notice Screen... -
Page 46: Display Setup Value For Display Method When There Are Several Displays
Display setup value for display method when there are several Displays Display setup value for display method when there are several Displays Œ When no item is selected: displays the Factory Default Value ´ When one Display is selected: displays the setup value for the one item selected ˇ... -
Page 47: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Before you call a service technician, please scan this list of problems and possible solutions. It may save you time and money. Problem Possible Solution Poor picture. Check all wire connections. The power indicator is blink- The monitor is using its power management system. ing. -
Page 48: Specifications
This is a Class A system so that it can be used in industrial areas. (Note : Class A systems are for business use.) Model PPM42S2 Dimensions Display 1038 (W) X 89 (D) X 635 (H) mm ; 40.90 (W) X 3.50 (D) X 25.00 (H) inches Remote Control 54 (W) X 31.5 (D) X 220 (H) mm ;...