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Samsung PS-42S4S Owner's Instructions Manual

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Owner's Instructions
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  • Page 1 Owner’s Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. ON-SCREEN MENUS ICTURE OLOUR EAKNESS OLOUR TELETEXT SRS T IGITAL This device is a Class B digital apparatus. PDP-TELEVISION LASMA (PIP) ICTURE NHANCEMENT ONTROL (OPTION) URROUND...

  • 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: Checking Parts

    Checking Parts Owner’s Instructions Remote Control/ AAA Batteries Antenna Cable Power Cord DNIe (Digital Natural Image engine) This feature bring you more detailed image with 3D noise reduction, detail enhancement, contrast enhancement and white enhancement. New image compensation Algorithm gives brighter, clearer, much detailed image to you.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    ◆ F OREWORD User Instructions... ■ ◆ C ONNECTING AND REPARING 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 ... ■...

  • Page 5: Your

    Contents ◆ U SING ISPLAY (continued) Protecting the Screen Burning... ■ Changing the Sound Standard ... ■ Adjusting the Sound Settings ... ■ Adjusting the Volume Automatically ... ■ Setting the TruSurround XT... ■ Selecting the Internal mute... ■ Selecting the Sound Mode (depending on the model) ... ■...

  • Page 6: Your New Plasma Display Panel

    Your New Plasma Display Panel ➢ Front Panel Speaker SOURCE External input selection. MENU Menu display. Volume adjustment. Also used to select or adjust items on the on-screen menu. C/P. Channel selection. Auto power On. Also used to move up or down in the on-screen menu.

  • 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 55~59.

  • Page 8: Infrared Remote Control

    English - 8 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, OR AUTOMATIC SWITCH-OFF/...

  • 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.

  • 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

    The following table presents the most frequently used buttons and their functions. Button SLEEP MUTE MENU EXIT/TV English - 14 ◆ Change channels and adjust the volume ◆ Display the on-screen menu system Viewing Function Used to display the next stored channel.

  • Page 15: Setting Up Your Remote Control

    This PDP’s remote control can operate VCR, Cable box(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(CATV), DVD, or STB.

  • Page 16: Plug & Play Feature

    Press the ENTER ( ) button to confirm your choice. Result: The message Antenna input check is displayed. Make sure that the antenna is connected to the TV, then press the ENTER ( ) button. Result: The Country menu is displayed.

  • 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: Storing Channels Automatically

    Storing Channels Automatically Channel √ √ Country : Austria √ √ Auto Store √ √ Manual Store √ √ Edit √ √ Fine Tune √ √ Ch. Scan Move Enter Return Channel Country : Austria Austria Auto Store Belgium Manual Store Croatia Edit Denmark...

  • 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 Sound System System Auto Channel Search Store 245MHz œ œ √ √ Move Adjust Return Manual Store Prog. Colour Sound System System Auto Channel Search Store 245MHz œ œ √ √ Move Adjust Return Manual Store Prog.

  • 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 √ √ Country : Austria √ √ Auto Store √ √ Manual Store √ √ Edit √ √ Fine Tune √ √ Ch. Scan Move Enter Return Edit √ √ Add/Delete √ √ Sort √ √ Name √...

  • 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

    Move Enter Return English - 24 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 Mono P 1 ✽ Picture : Dynamic Sound : Custom 07 : 05 Changing the Picture Standard Picture √ √ Mode : Dynamic √ √ Custom √ √ Colour Tone : Normal √ √ Colour Control √ √ Film Mode : Off √...

  • Page 27: Adjusting The Picture Settings

    If you make any changes to these settings, the picture standard is automatically switched to the Custom. ◆ Colour Tone : Cool2, Cool1, Normal, Warm1, or Warm2. When you are satisfied with the settings, press the EXIT/TV ( button to return to normal viewing. ➢...

  • Page 28: Adjusting The Picture Settings (Pc Or Dvi Mode)

    Adjusting the Picture Settings Picture √ √ Mode : Middle √ √ Custom √ √ Colour Tone : Colour1 √ √ Colour Control √ √ Film Mode : Off √ √ Size : 16 : 9 √ √ † More Move Enter Return...

  • Page 29: Setting The Picture (Pc Mode)

    Setting the Picture ➢ Preset to the PC mode by using the SOURCE ( 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 Return Information : 1024 ✻ 768 Resolution H Frequency 48.5KHz V Frequency 60.2Hz Return PC Setup √ √ Image Lock √...

  • 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 √ √ Country : Austria √ √ Auto Store √ √ Manual Store √ √ Edit √ √ Fine Tune √ √ Ch. Scan Move Enter Return Ch. Scan ✽ Return Freezing the Current Picture English - 32 Press the MENU ( ) button.

  • 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 √ √ † More Move Enter Return...

  • Page 35: Setting The My Colour Control (Easy Control)

    Setting the My Colour Control (Easy Control) This feature allows you to adjust colours according to their preferences, by adjusting skin, sky, and grass tones using the predefined settings (“Blue”, “Green”, “Pink”, “Standard”, and “Custom”) without affecting other colours on the screen. Press the MENU ( ) button.

  • Page 36: Setting The My Colour Control (Detail Control)

    Setting the My Colour Control (Detail Control) Picture √ √ Mode : Dynamic √ √ Custom √ √ Colour Tone : Normal √ √ Colour Control √ √ Film Mode : Off √ √ Size : 16 : 9 √ √ †...

  • Page 37: 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 38: Using The Colour Weakness Enhancement Feature

    Using the Colour Weakness Enhancement Feature Setup √ √ Time √ √ Language : English √ √ AV Setup √ √ Digital NR : On √ √ Miscellaneous √ √ PC Setup √ √ Colour Weakness: Off √ √ Burn Protection Move Enter Return...

  • Page 39: Viewing The Picture In Picture (Pip)

    ) button. Result: The sources are displayed in the following order: TV - Ext.1 - Ext.2 - Ext.3 - AV1 - AV2 - AV3 - S-Video1 - S-Video2 - Component1 - Component2 - PC - DVI ➢ ◆ The PC can not be selected in DVI mode.
  • Page 40 ➢ 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.

  • Page 41: Using The Digital Nr (Noise Reduction) Feature

    Using the Digital NR (Noise Reduction) Feature If the signal received by your television is weak, you can activate this feature to help reduce any static and ghosting that may appear on the screen. Press the MENU ( ) button. Result: The main menu is displayed.

  • Page 42: Protecting The Screen Burning

    Protecting the Screen Burning Setup √ √ Time √ √ Language : English √ √ AV Setup √ √ Digital NR : On √ √ Miscellaneous √ √ PC Setup √ √ Colour Weakness: Off √ √ Burn Protection Move Enter Return Burn Protection...

  • Page 43: 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 44: Adjusting The Sound Settings

    Adjusting the Sound Settings Sound √ √ Mode : Custom √ √ Equalizer √ √ Auto Volume : Off √ √ SRS TSXT : Off √ √ Internal Mute : Off Move Enter Return Equalizer 100 300 1K 3K 10K √...

  • Page 45: 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.

  • Page 46: Selecting The Sound Mode (Depending On The Model)

    Selecting the Sound Mode 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. NICAM Stereo Stereo ➢...

  • Page 47: 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 48: Setting And Displaying The Current Time

    Setting and Displaying the Current Time Setup √ √ Time √ √ Language : English √ √ AV Setup √ √ Digital NR : On √ √ Miscellaneous √ √ PC Setup √ √ Colour Weakness: Off √ √ Burn Protection Move Enter Return...

  • Page 49: Switching The Television On And Off Automatically

    ➢ Auto Power Off Auto Power OFF will automatically turn the TV off if you do not operate any controls within 3 hours after the TV is turned on by the timer. This function is available in the timer “On” mode only and will prevent a leakage accident or overheating caused by your TV being left on too long.

  • Page 50: Viewing An External Signal Source

    ENTER ( ) button. ➢ When you connect equipment to the TV, you can choose between the following sets of jacks : Ext.1, Ext.2, Ext.3, AV1, AV2, AV3, S-Video1, S-Video2, Component1, Component2, PC, or DVI on the TV’s rear panel.

  • Page 51: Redirecting An Input To The External Output

    √ √ PC Setup √ √ Colour Weakness: Off √ √ Burn Protection Move Enter Return AV Setup √ √ Ext.1 : TV √ √ Ext.2 : TV √ √ Ext.3 : TV Move Enter Return AV Setup Ext.1 : TV Ext.2...

  • Page 52: Teletext Feature

    Teletext Feature Most television channels provide written information services via teletext. Information provided includes: This information is divided into numbered pages (see diagram). English - 52 ◆ Television programme times ◆ News bulletins and weather forecasts ◆ Sports results ◆ Travel information Part Contents Selected page number.

  • Page 53: 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 ( Selecting Display Options When you have displayed a Teletext page, you can select various options to suit your requirements.

  • Page 54: 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 55: Connecting To The External Devices

    Ext.2 ✔ ✔ Ext.3 ① Input S-Video Video + Audio (L/R) ✔ ✔ Only TV output is available. ✔ Output you can choose. ✔ Output you can choose. ② Decoder / Video Game Device Video Disc Player Satellite Receiver ③...

  • Page 56: Connecting To The S-Video Input

    Connecting to the S-Video Input The S-VIDEO1 and 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 ① To play picture and sound, both the S-VIDEO and AUDIO-L/R connectors must be used.

  • Page 57: Connecting To The Dvi Input

    Connecting to the DVI Input The “DVI-D” (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 58: Connecting To The Component Input

    Connecting to the Component Input Rear of the TV DTV Receiver ① ② English - 58 ① The “COMPONENT 1” connectors are used for equipment with a DVD output. (480i,P/576i,P/720P/1080i) ② The “COMPONENT 2” connectors are used for DTV receiver. (480i,P/576i,P/...

  • Page 59: 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.

  • 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.) English - 60 Right click the mouse on the Windows Desktop, then click on Properties.

  • 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 SCART Connector (Ext.1/Ext.2/Ext.3) ➢ Pins 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15 and 16 are used for RGB processing and are only wired on the Ext.1or Ext.3 connector. Signal Audio output R Audio input R Audio output L Audio chassis return Video chassis return (RGB blue) Audio input L RGB blue input...

  • 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

    Macom Magnavox Panasonic 003, 022, 027, 037, 044 Philips 019, 021, 023, 028 Pioneer 018, 020, 004, 044 Regal Regency Samsung 000, 001, 002, 003, 004, 005, 006, 007 Scientific Atlanta Sprucer Stargate 2000 Sylvania Texscan Tocom Universal Viewstar 019, 021,023, 028...
  • 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 BN68-00759B-00...

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