Samsung PS-42Q7HS Owner's Instructions Manual

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LASMA
ISPLAY
ANEL
Owner's Instructions
Before operating the unit,
please read this manual thoroughly,
and retain it for future reference.
ON-SCREEN MENUS
Picture In Picture (PIP)
Energy Saving
TELETEXT
(Option)
SRS TruSurroundXT
Digital Natural Image engine
Register your product at www.samsung.com/global/register

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  • Page 1 ISPLAY ANEL Owner’s Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. ON-SCREEN MENUS Picture In Picture (PIP) Energy Saving TELETEXT (Option) SRS TruSurroundXT Digital Natural Image engine Register your product at www.samsung.com/global/register...
  • Page 2: User Instructions

    ◆ A still image displayed too long may cause permanent damage to the PDP Panel. Watching the PDP TV in 4:3 format for a long period of time may leave traces of borders displayed on the left, right and centre of the screen caused by the difference of light emission on the screen.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents ◆ G ENERAL NFORMATION User Instructions ... ■ Checking Parts... ■ Control Panel ... ■ Connection Panel... ■ Viewing the Remote Control (depending on the model) ... ■ Installing Batteries in the Remote Control ... ■ ◆ O PERATION Switching Your Television On and Off ...
  • Page 4: Control Panel

    Press to turn the TV on and off. Power Indicator + buttons as - Power Off: Blue - Power On: Off Remote Control Sensor Aim the remote control towards this spot on the TV. Œ ´ continued... English - 4 C/P.
  • Page 5 HDMI/DVI adapter, the DVI analog audio inputs on ˆ ¨ your TV allow you to receive left and right audio from your DVI device. (Not compatible with PC) - When connecting this product via HDMI or DVI to a...
  • Page 6: Viewing The Remote Control (Depending On The Model)

    Ú Ú Sound mode selection Æ Æ TruSurround XT mode button ı ı Remote control setup ˜ ˜ Selects a target device to be controlled by the Samsung remote control (TV, DVD, STB, CABLE, VCR) ¯ ¯ Available source selection ˘...
  • Page 7: Installing Batteries In The Remote Control

    To switch the TV on, press the or number buttons on the remote control. (Power) button (On/Off) on the front of the television or press the (Power) button (On/Off) on the front of the TV or press the POWER ( ) button English - 7...
  • Page 8: Viewing The Menus

    Viewing the Menus Input Source List : TV Edit Name Move Enter Exit Freezing the Current Picture Press the MENU ( ) button. The main menu is displayed on the screen. Its left side has five icons: Input, Picture, Sound, Channel, and Setup.
  • Page 9: Plug & Play Feature

    Press the ENTER ( ) button. The menu to select channels is displayed. To start channel store, press the ENTER ( The search will end automatically. The TV will begin memorizing all of the available channels. Press the ENTER ( ) button to set the clock.
  • Page 10: Viewing An External Signal Source

    You can select these options simply by pressing the SOURCE button on the remote control. ➢ You can enter TV or PC mode directly by using the TV or PC button on the remote control unit. You can give a name to the external source.
  • Page 11: Storing Channels Automatically

    Storing Channels Automatically You can scan for the frequency ranges available to you (availability depends on your country). Automatically allocated programme numbers may not correspond to actual or desired programme numbers. However you can sort numbers manually and clear any channels you do not wish to watch. Press the MENU ( ) button to display the menu.
  • Page 12: Storing Channels Manually

    Storing Channels Manually You can store 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. Channel Country : Belgium...
  • Page 13: Adding / Locking Channels

    Adding / Locking Channels Using the Channel Manager, you can conveniently lock or add channels. Press the MENU ( ) button to display the menu. Press the … or † button to select Channel, then press the ENTER ( Press the … or † button to select Channel Manager, then press the ENTER ( ) button.
  • Page 14: Sorting The Stored Channels

    Sorting the Stored Channels Channel Country : Belgium Auto Store Manual Store Channel Manager Sort Name Fine Tune Move Enter Return Sort Prog. Name C -- C 74 C 80 Move Enter Return Assigning Names to Channels Channel Country : Belgium Auto Store Manual Store Channel Manager...
  • Page 15: Fine Tuning Channel Reception

    Fine Tuning Channel Reception If the reception is clear, you do not have to fine tune the channel, as this is done automatically during the search and store operation. If the signal is weak or distorted, you may have to fine tune the channel manually. Press the MENU ( ) button to display the menu.
  • Page 16: Changing The Picture Standard

    You can select these options simply by pressing the P.MODE button on the remote control. ➢ ◆ Choose Dynamic for viewing the TV during the day or when there is bright light in the room. ◆ Choose Standard for the standard factory settings.
  • Page 17: Selecting The Picture Size

    ◆ DNIe Demo: On/Off This TV includes the DNIe function so as to provide a high visual quality. If you set DNIe Demo to On, you can view an applied DNIe and a normal picture on the screen, for demonstration purposes.
  • Page 18: Viewing The Picture In Picture (Pip)

    Viewing the Picture in Picture (PIP) You can display a sub picture within the main picture. In this way you can watch TV program or monitor the video input from any connected devices. Picture Mode : Dynamic Size : 16:9...
  • Page 19: Sound Features

    Sound Features Press the MENU ( ) button to display the menu. Press the … or † button to select Sound, then press the ENTER ( Select the required option by pressing the … or † button, then press the ENTER ( ) button.
  • Page 20: Time Features

    Auto Power Off When you set the timer “On”, the TV will eventually turn off, if no controls are operated for 3 hours after the TV was turned on by timer. This function is only available in timer “On” mode and prevents overheating, which may occur if a TV is on for too long.
  • Page 21: Language

    To disconnect the game console and connect another external device, cancel game mode in the picture menu. ➢ If you display the TV menu in Game mode, the screen shakes slightly. ➢ Game Mode is not available in TV mode.
  • Page 22: Screen Burn Protection

    Screen Burn Protection Setup More Energy Saving : Off Screen Burn Protection Blue Eye : On Move Enter Return Screen Burn Protection Pixel Shift All White Signal Pattern Move Enter Return Pixel Shift Pixel Shift : On Horizontal Dot Vertical Line Time Move Enter...
  • Page 23: Setting The Blue Eye

    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.) Right click the mouse on the Windows Desktop, then click on Properties.
  • Page 24: Input Mode (Pc)

    Input Mode (PC) 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 Resolution Video Signal frequency (Dot X Line) (Hz) 640 x 350 70.086...
  • Page 25: Setting The Pc

    Press the œ or √ button to adjust the screen quality, vertical stripes may appear or the picture may be blurry. Press the ENTER ( ◆ Position: Adjust the PC’s screen positioning if it does not fit the TV screen. Adjust the position by pressing the …/†/œ/√ button. Press the ENTER ( ) button.
  • Page 26: Teletext Feature (Depending On The Model)

    Teletext Feature (depending on the model) Most television stations provide written information services via teletext. The index page of the teletext service gives you information on how to use the service. In addition, you can select various options to suit your requirements by using the remote control buttons.
  • Page 27 Teletext information is often divided between several pages displayed in sequence, which can be accessed by: ◆ Entering the page number ◆ Selecting a title in a list ◆ Selecting a coloured heading (FASTEXT system) ➢ Press the TV button to exit from the teletext display. English - 27...
  • Page 28: How To Install The Wall Mount Bracket

    Installation Notes ◆ Contact a technician for installing the wall bracket. ◆ Samsung Electronics is not responsible for any damages to the product or harm to customers when the installation is done by the customer. ◆ This product is for installing on cement walls. The product may not stay in place when installed on plaster or wood.
  • Page 29 How to Install the Wall Mount Bracket Tighten the screws of the plastic hanger (shown in picture 2) to the back side of the PDP. How to Adjust Mounting Angle ➢ Please secure the mounting bracket on the wall surface after setting its angle at 0° Secure the SET to the wall mount bracket.(Please refer to the follow ing instructions.) Set the angle by pulling the upper end of the SET attached to...
  • Page 30: 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 31 Setting Up the Remote to Operate Your DVD Turn off your DVD. Press the DVD button on your TV’s remote control. Press the SET button on your TV’s remote control. Using the number buttons on your remote control, enter three digits of the DVD code listed on page 34 of this manual for your brand of DVD.
  • Page 32: Remote Control Codes

    Setting Up Your Remote Control Remote Control Codes Brand Code SAMSUNG 000 001 002 003 004 005 077 078 079 ADMIRAL AIWA AKAI 004 027 032 AUDIO DYNAMICS 007 026 BELL&HOWELL BROKSONIC CANDLE 002 003 006 008 015 055 CANON...
  • Page 33: Cable Box

    PANASONIC 003 022 027 037 044 PHILIPS 019 021 023 028 PIONEER 004 018 020 044 014 022 040 REGAL SAMSUNG SET-TOP BOX Product Code Ground wave STB 001 002 Satellite STB CABLE STB STB DVD COMBO Satellite STB HDD COMBO Standard...
  • Page 34 Setting Up Your Remote Control SAMSUNG DVD Product Code 000 001 002 DVDR 003 004 BD Record 005 006 VCR COMBO 007 008 009 010 011 VCR Record DHR COMBO Code Brand ANAM AUDIOVOX AUDIOLOGIC ANABA APEX DIGITAL 070 071 074 086 083 084 088 111 112...
  • Page 35: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Before contacting the 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 ◆...
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  • Page 39: Correct Disposal Of This Product

    Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be disposed with other household wastes at the end of its working life. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate this from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources.
  • Page 40 Contact SAMSUNG WORLD-WIDE If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care centre. Country BELGIUM CZECH REPUBLIC DENMARK ESTONIA FINLAND FRANCE GERMANY HUNGARY ITALIA KAZAKHSTAN LATVIA LITHUANIA LUXEMBURG NETHERLANDS NORWAY POLAND PORTUGAL...

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