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Samsung PL-42D5S Owner's Instructions Manual

Samsung pl-42d5s: user guide
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PL-42D5S
This device is a Class B digital apparatus.
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  • Page 1 Owner’s Instructions PL-42D5S This device is a Class B digital apparatus. Register your product at www.samsung.com/global/register...
  • Page 2 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.

  • 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”.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents General Information Picture Control Your New Plasma Display Panel......8 Changing the Picture Standard ....44 Remote Control Buttons ........11 Customizing the Picture Settings ....45 Wall Installation Instructions ......13 Viewing the DNIe Demonstration ....47 How to assemble the Stand-Base ....17 Changing the Screen Size ......48 Viewing the Picture-in-Picture ......50 Connections...
  • Page 5 Time Setting Setting the Clock ........84 Setting the Sleep Timer ........85 Setting the On/Off Timer......86 Function Description Selecting a Menu Language ......88 Digital Noise Reduction........89 Setting the Blue Screen ........90 Using the Color Weakness Enhancement Option ............91 Viewing Closed Captions ......92 Using the Energy Saving Feature ....93 Preventing Screen Burn-in ......94 Reducing the Effects of Screen Burn ....95...

  • Page 7: General Information

    P L A S M A D I S P L A Y P A N E L General Information Your New Plasma Display Panel ............8 Remote Control Buttons ..............11 Wall Installation Instructions ............13 How to assemble the Stand-Base............17...

  • Page 8: Your New Plasma Display Panel

    Your New Plasma Display Panel Front Panel Œ ´ ˇ ¨ ˆ ” ∏ Ø Œ SOURCE button ˆ (Enter) button Press to display all of the available video Press to confirm a selection. sources (TV, AV, S-Video, Component1, Ø Power button Component2, PC, and HDMI).
  • Page 9 Checking Accessories Once you have unpacked your TV, check to make sure that you have all the parts shown here. If any piece is missing or broken, call your dealer. Remote Control/ Power Cord Warranty Card/ Cloth-Clean Owner’s Instructions AAA Batteries Registration Card/ Safety Guide Manual (Not available in all locations)
  • Page 10 Rear Panel Œ POWER IN Ø PC AUDIO IN Connect the supplied power cord. Connect to the audio output jack on your PC. ´ SERVICE ONLY ∏ COMPONENT IN 1, 2 Connector for service only. Video (Y/P ) and audio (L-AUDIO-R) component inputs.

  • Page 11: Remote Control Buttons

    Remote Control Buttons Remote Control Œ POWER button Turns the TV on and off. ´ Number buttons ˇ +100 button Press to select channels over 100. For example, to select channel 121, press “+100”, then press “2” and “1.” ¨ MUTE button Press to mute the TV sound.
  • Page 12 Æ P.SIZE button Select Picture size. (Refer to page 48) ı STILL button Press to pause the current screen. ˜ PIP button Activates picture in picture. (Refer to page 50) ¯ SOURCE button Press to select a signal from an external source in PIP. ˘...

  • Page 13: Wall Installation Instructions

    Installation Notes Contact a technician for installing the wall bracket. Samsung Electronics is not responsible for any damage to the product or injury to yourself or others if you elect to perform the wall installation. This product is for installing on cement walls. The product may not stay in place when installed on plaster or wood.

  • Page 14: How To Assemble The Wall Mount Bracket

    How to assemble the Wall Mount Bracket Insert and tighten the Captive Screw in the direction of the arrow. When done, mount the wall bracket on the wall. Captive Screw Wall Bracket Hinge (Left) There are two hinges (left and right). Use the correct one.
  • Page 15 Fixing the TV panel to the wall attachment panel bracket The shape of the product may vary depending on the model. (The assemblies of the plastic hanger and the screw are the same) Remove the 4 screws on the back of the product. Insert the screw into the plastic hanger.

  • Page 16: How To Adjust Mounting Angle

    How to Adjust Mounting Angle Note : Adjust the bracket angle to -2° before installing it on the wall. Note 1. Fix the product to the wall bracket. Make sure to use the top center, and not the left or the right side of 2.

  • Page 17: How To Assemble The Stand-Base

    How to assemble the Stand-Base 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 19: Connections

    P L A S M A D I S P L A Y P A N E L Connections Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas ..........20 Connecting Cable TV..............21 Connecting a VCR................23 Connecting a Camcorder ..............24 Connecting a DVD Player (480i, 480p)..........25 Connecting a DTV Receiver (480p, 720p, 1080i) ......26 Connecting to HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) (480p, 720p, 1080i) ..............27...

  • Page 20: Connecting Vhf And Uhf Antennas

    Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads If your antenna looks like this: it has 75-ohm round leads. Plug the antenna lead into the ANT IN on the TV. Use an antenna cable. (Sold Separately)

  • Page 21: Connecting Cable Tv

    Connecting Cable TV You can connect different cable systems to your TV, including cable without a Cable box, and cable with a Cable box that descrambles some or all channels. Cable without a Cable Box Plug the incoming cable into the ANT IN on the TV. Use an antenna cable.
  • Page 22 Cable with a Cable Box that Descrambles Some (But Not All) Channels To complete this connection you will need a two-way splitter, an RF (A/B) switch, and four coaxial cables (which you can buy from your Samsung dealer or any electronics store). Find and disconnect the cable that is connected to the ANTENNA IN terminal of your Splitter.

  • Page 23: Connecting A Vcr

    Connecting a VCR Connecting a VCR to the Video or S-Video/Audio jack TV Rear Panel Power cord Audio cable Video cable S-Video cable How to Connect Connect the Video/Audio cables between the VIDEO or S-VIDEO/AUDIO input jacks on the TV and VIDEO or S-VIDEO/AUDIO output jacks on the VCR. (Note: For better video, use an S-Video cable.) Note •...

  • Page 24: Connecting A Camcorder

    Connecting a Camcorder Viewing camcorder tapes TV Rear Panel Camcorder Power cord Audio cable Video cable S-Video cable How to Connect Connect a Video/Audio cable between the VIDEO or S-VIDEO/AUDIO input jacks on the TV and the VIDEO or S-VIDEO/AUDIO output jacks on the camcorder. (Note: For better video, use an S-VIDEO cable.) Note •...

  • Page 25: Connecting A Dvd Player (480I, 480P)

    Connecting a DVD Player (480i, 480p) Playing DVD TV Rear Panel DVD Player Power cord Component cable Audio cable How to Connect Connect the Y, P (COMPONENT1, 2) input jacks on the TV to the Y, P output jacks on the DVD player using a component cable. Connect the AUDIO L/R (COMPONENT1, 2) input jacks on the TV to the AUDIO output jacks on the DVD player using a audio cable.

  • Page 26: Connecting A Dtv Receiver

    Connecting a DTV Receiver (480p, 720p, 1080i) This TV displays the optimum picture in 720p mode. Watching DTV TV Rear Panel DTV Receiver Power cord Component cable Audio cable HDMI/DVI cable How to Connect Connect the cable or antenna to the antenna input jack on the DTV. Connect the Y, P (COMPONENT1, 2) or HDMI/DVI input jack on the TV to the Y, P DVI output jacks on the DTV receiver using a component or HDMI/DVI cable.

  • Page 27: Connecting To Hdmi (High Definition Multimedia Interface) (480P, 720P, 1080I)

    Connecting to HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) (480p, 720p, 1080i) Watching DTV TV Rear Panel Power cord HDMI cable DTV Set-Top Box How to Connect Connect the cable or antenna to the antenna input jack on the DTV. Connect the HDMI/DVI input jack on the TV with the HDMI output jack on the DTV Set-Top Box using an HDMI cable.

  • Page 28: Connecting A Digital Tv Set-Top Box

    Connecting a Digital TV Set-Top Box (480p, 720p, 1080i) By inputting a high-bandwidth digital content protection High-Definition picture source to the HDMI input jack on the TV, High-Definition pictures can be displayed on the screen in their digital form. Connecting to HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface)/DVI Compatible TV Rear Panel DTV Set-Top Box Power cord...

  • Page 29: Connecting To An Analog Amplifier

    Connecting to an Analog Amplifier TV Rear Panel Power cord Audio cable Analog Amplifier How to Connect The “AV OUT (AUDIO L/R)” terminals cannot be used for external speakers. You must hook them up to an amplifier. When an audio amplifier is connected to the “AV OUT (AUDIO L/R)” terminals: Decrease the gain (volume) of the audio amplifier, turn the TV’s internal mute on and adjust the volume level with the volume control of the amplifier.

  • Page 31: Operation

    P L A S M A D I S P L A Y P A N E L Operation Turning the TV On and Off............32 Plug & Play Feature ..............34 Memorizing the Channels ............37 Adding and Erasing Channels ............39 Viewing an External Signal Source ..........41...

  • Page 32: Turning The Tv On And Off

    Turning the TV On and Off Turning the TV On and Off Press the POWER button on the remote control. The TV will be turned on and you will be able to use its features. You can also use the Power button on the front of the TV. Viewing the Menus and Displays Your TV has a simple, easy-to-use menu system that appears on the TV screen.
  • Page 33 Displaying Status Information Press the INFO button on the remote control. mode mode The TV will display the Picture , Sound , MTS, Mono SRS TSXT, and Current Time. Picture : Dynamic Sound : Custom : Stereo Note SRS TSXT : Off •...

  • Page 34: Plug & Play Feature

    Plug & Play Feature When the TV is initially powered On, basic customer settings proceed automatically and subsequently: Setting the language, checking the antenna input, memorizing the channels, and setting the time. Note • The Plug & Play function operates after plugging in the TV for the first time. Plug &...
  • Page 35 To start the channel search, press the ENTER Plug & Play button. Air 3 Start Notes • The search will end automatically. Channels are sorted and stored in an order which reflects their Enter Skip position in the frequency range (with lowest first and highest last).
  • Page 36 Plug & Play Feature (continued) To reset this feature..Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Setup “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Plug & Play √ Language : English √ Time √ V-Chip √ Caption √...

  • Page 37: Memorizing The Channels

    Memorizing the Channels Your TV can memorize and store all of the available channels for both “off-air” (antenna) and cable channels. After the available channels are memorized, use the CH and CH buttons 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 38: Storing Channels In Memory

    Storing Channels in Memory First, select the correct signal source (Air, STD, HRC Channel and IRC). See steps on previous page. Air/Cable : Air √ ▲ or ▼ Press the MENU button. Press the button to Auto Program √ Add/Delete √...

  • Page 39: Adding And Erasing Channels

    Adding and Erasing Channels To add channels that were not memorized (or to delete unwanted channels from memory): Press the MENU button. Channel Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Channel”, then Air/Cable : Air √ press the ENTER button. Auto Program √...

  • Page 40: Changing Channels

    Changing Channels Using the Channel Buttons Press the CH or CH button to change channels. When you press the CH or CH button, the TV changes channels in sequence. You will see all the channels that the TV has memorized. (The TV must have memorized at least three channels.) You will not see channels that were either erased or not memorized.

  • Page 41: Viewing An External Signal Source

    Viewing an External Signal Source Use the remote control to switch between viewing signals from connected equipment, such as VCR, DVD, Set-Top Box, and the TV source (broadcast or cable). Setting the Signal Source Input Press the MENU button. Press the ENTER button to select “Input”. Source List : TV √...

  • Page 42: Assigning Names To External Input Mode

    Assigning Names to External input mode Press the MENU button. Input Press the ENTER button to select “Input”. Source List : TV √ Edit Name √ Move Enter Return Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Edit Name”, then Edit Name press the ENTER button.

  • Page 43: Picture Control

    P L A S M A D I S P L A Y P A N E L Picture Control Changing the Picture Standard ............44 Customizing the Picture Settings ............45 Viewing the DNIe Demonstration ..........47 Changing the Screen Size ............48 Viewing the Picture-in-Picture............50 Setting the My Color Control Mode..........56...

  • Page 44: Changing The Picture Standard

    Changing the Picture Standard You can select the type of picture which best corresponds to your viewing requirements. Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Picture “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. Mode : Dynamic √...

  • Page 45: Customizing The Picture Settings

    Customizing the Picture Settings You can use the on-screen menus to change the “Contrast”, “Brightness”, “Sharpness”, “Color”, “Tint”, and “Color Tone” according to personal preference. You can select “Standard” which automatically recalls your personalized picture settings. Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Picture “Picture”, then press the ENTER button.
  • Page 46 Mode Press the ENTER button to return to “Mode”. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Color Tone”, then Mode : Custom √ Contrast press the ENTER button. Brightness Sharpness Color Tint G 50 Color Tone : Normal √ Reset Move Enter...

  • Page 47: Viewing The Dnie Demonstration

    Viewing the DNIe Demonstration This TV includes the DNIe function so as to provide a high visual quality. If you set DNIe Demo to On, you can view the applied DNIe and normal pictures on the screen, for demonstration purposes. Using this function, you can view the difference in the visual quality. Picture Press the MENU button.

  • Page 48: Changing The Screen Size

    Changing the Screen Size Screen size selection depends on the type of video input. Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to Picture select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. Mode : Dynamic √ Size : Wide √...
  • Page 49 When you press the P.SIZE button on the remote control, the TV’s screen mode should appear in sequence. The screen displays in this order: Wide, Wide 4:3, Panorama, Zoom, 4:3. Wide Wide 4:3 Sets the picture to 16:9 wide mode. Magnify the size of the picture more than 4:3.

  • Page 50: Viewing The Picture-In-Picture

    Viewing the Picture-in-Picture Selecting the PIP Screen Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Picture “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. Mode : Dynamic √ Size : Wide √ ➤ ➤ Quick way to access the PIP mode: Simply press the “PIP” button on the Digital NR : On √...

  • Page 51: Selecting An External Signal

    Selecting an External Signal You can use PIP to view a signal from an external source, such as a VCR. Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Picture “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. Mode : Dynamic √...

  • Page 52: Swapping The Contents Of The Pip And Main Image

    Swapping the Contents of the PIP and Main Image Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Picture “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. Mode : Dynamic √ Size : Wide √ Digital NR : On √...

  • Page 53: Changing The Size Of The Pip Window

    Changing the Size of the PIP Window Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Picture “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. Mode : Dynamic √ Size : Wide √ Digital NR : On √ ➤ ➤...
  • Page 54 Changing the Location of the PIP Image Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Picture “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. Mode : Dynamic √ Size : Wide √ Digital NR : On √ DNIe Demo : Off √...

  • Page 55: Changing The Pip Channel

    Changing the PIP Channel Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Picture “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. Mode : Dynamic √ Size : Wide √ Digital NR : On √ ➤ ➤ Quick way to change the PIP channel: Just press the “CH “...

  • Page 56: Setting The My Color Control Mode

    Setting the My Color Control Mode My Color Control allows you to adjust colors according to your preference, by adjusting skin, sky, and grass tones using the predefined settings (Standard, Custom, Blue, Green, Pink) without affecting other colors on the screen. Using the My Color Control Function in the Easy Control Menu Skin, sky and grass tones are easily adjustable to suit your preferences.
  • Page 57 My Color Control Mode Characteristics Using My Color Control mode, you can enjoy vivid colors as shown below. Standard Blue ➤ ➤ ➤ ➤ Standard Picture. Emphasizes Clear Blues. Green Pink ➤ ➤ ➤ ➤ Emphasizes Mild Greens. Emphasizes Warm Skin Colors. Note •...
  • Page 58 My Color Control Custom Settings Users can adjust the 3 My Color Control colors (Pink, Green, and Blue). Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Picture “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. Mode : Dynamic √...
  • Page 59 Resetting the My Color Control Colors to the Factory Defaults To return to the factory default settings for My Color Control colors, use the Reset function. Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Picture “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. Mode : Dynamic √...

  • Page 61: Sound Control

    P L A S M A D I S P L A Y P A N E L Sound Control Customizing the Sound ..............62 Using Automatic Sound Settings ............63 Setting the TruSurround XT ............64 Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS) track........65 Using the Auto Volume..............66 Setting the On/Off Melody ............67 Selecting the Internal Mute ............68...

  • Page 62: Customizing The Sound

    Customizing the Sound The sound settings can be adjusted to suit your personal preferences. (Alternatively, you can use one of the “automatic” settings. See next page.) Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Sound “Sound”, then press the ENTER button. Mode : Custom √...

  • Page 63: Using Automatic Sound Settings

    Using Automatic Sound Settings Your TV has automatic sound settings (“Standard”, “Music”, “Movie”, and “Speech”) that are preset at the factory. Or, you can select “Custom,” which automatically recalls your personalized sound settings. Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to Sound select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button.

  • Page 64: 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 65: Choosing A Multi-Channel Sound (Mts) Track

    Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS) track Depending on the particular program being broadcast, you can listen to Mono, Stereo or SAP. Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Sound “Sound”, then press the ENTER button. Mode : Custom √...

  • Page 66: Using The Auto Volume

    Using the Auto Volume Each broadcasting station has its own signal conditions, which can make it necessary to adjust the volume every time the channel is changed. “Auto Volume” lets you automatically adjust the volume of the desired channel by lowering the sound output when the modulation signal is high or by raising the sound output when the modulation signal is low.

  • Page 67: Setting The On/Off Melody

    Setting the On/Off Melody A melody sound can be set to come on when the TV is powered On or Off. Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to Setup select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Plug &...

  • Page 68: Selecting The Internal Mute

    Selecting the Internal Mute Sound output from the TV speakers is muted. Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Sound “Sound”, then press the ENTER button. Mode : Custom √ Equalizer √ SRS TSXT : Off √...

  • Page 69: Channel Control

    P L A S M A D I S P L A Y P A N E L Channel Control Fine Tuning Analog Channels ............70 LNA (Low Noise Amplifier) ............71...

  • Page 70: Fine Tuning Analog Channels

    Fine Tuning Analog Channels Use fine tuning to manually adjust a particular channel for optimal reception. Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Channel “Channel”, then press the ENTER button. Air/Cable : Air √ Auto Program √...

  • Page 71: Lna (Low Noise Amplifier)

    LNA (Low Noise Amplifier) If the TV is operating in a weak-signal area, sometimes the LNA function can improve the reception (a low-noise preamplifier boosts the incoming signal). Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Channel “Channel”, then press the ENTER button.

  • Page 73: Connecting A Pc And Operation

    P L A S M A D I S P L A Y P A N E L Connecting a PC and Operation Connecting a PC................74 Changing the Position of the Image..........78 Picture Quality Adjustment ............79 Image Reset ................82...

  • Page 74: Connecting A Pc

    Connecting a PC Connection to a Macintosh computer may require an adapter. TV Rear Panel Power cord Audio cable PC cable Connecting a PC (15p D-SUB) to the TV Connect a PC cable between the PC Output jack on the PC and the RGB input jack (PC IN) on the TV.
  • Page 75 Setting up Your TV (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 setup hassles and confusion.
  • Page 76 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.) 1. Right click the mouse on the Windows Desktop, then click on Properties.
  • Page 77 Notes 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 Resolution Vertical Horizontal Vertical Horizontal (Dot X Line) Frequency(Hz) Frequency(KHz) Polarity...

  • Page 78: Changing The Position Of The Image

    Changing the Position of the Image After connecting the TV to your PC, adjust the position of the screen if it is not well-aligned. Preset: • Press the SOURCE button to select “PC.” Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Setup “Setup”, then press the ENTER button.

  • Page 79: Picture Quality Adjustment

    Picture Quality Adjustment Picture Automatic Adjustment Preset: • Press the SOURCE button to select “PC”. Setup Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Plug & Play √ Language : English √...
  • Page 80 Coarse Adjustment Preset: • Press the SOURCE button to select “PC”. Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Setup “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Plug & Play √ Language : English √ Time √ V-Chip √...
  • Page 81 Fine Tuning (Fine) Preset: • Press the SOURCE button to select “PC”. Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Setup “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Plug & Play √ Language : English √ Time √...

  • Page 82: Image Reset

    Image Reset Preset: • Press the SOURCE button to select “PC”. Setup Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Plug & Play √ Language : English √ Time √ V-Chip √...

  • Page 83: Time Setting

    P L A S M A D I S P L A Y P A N E L Time Setting Setting the Clock ...............84 Setting the Sleep Timer ..............85 Setting the On/Off Timer ............86...

  • Page 84: Setting The Clock

    Setting the Clock 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.) Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Setup “Setup”, then press the ENTER button.

  • Page 85: Setting The Sleep Timer

    Setting the Sleep Timer The sleep timer automatically shuts off the TV after a preset time (from 30 to 180 minutes). Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Setup “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Plug &...

  • Page 86: Setting The On/Off Timer

    Setting the On/Off Timer Press the MENU button. Setup Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press Plug & Play √ the ENTER button. Language : English √ Time √ V-Chip √ Caption √ Blue Screen : Off √...

  • Page 87: Function Description

    P L A S M A D I S P L A Y P A N E L Function Description Selecting a Menu Language .............88 Digital Noise Reduction ............89 Setting the Blue Screen ............90 Using the Color Weakness Enhancement Option ......91 Viewing Closed Captions............92 Using the Energy Saving Feature ..........93 Preventing Screen Burn-in ............94...

  • Page 88: Selecting A Menu Language

    Selecting a Menu Language Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Setup “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Plug & Play √ Language : English √ Time √ V-Chip √ Caption √ Blue Screen : Off √...

  • Page 89: Digital Noise Reduction

    Digital Noise Reduction If the broadcast signal received by your TV 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. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Picture “Picture”, then press the ENTER button.

  • Page 90: Setting The Blue Screen

    Setting the Blue Screen If no signal is being received or the signal is very weak, a blue screen automatically 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 91: Using The Color Weakness Enhancement Option

    Using the Color Weakness Enhancement Option This option adjusts the Red, Blue or Green color to enhance the image according to the user's particular color weakness. Setup Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Plug &...

  • Page 92: Viewing Closed Captions

    Viewing Closed Captions Your TV decodes and displays the closed captions that are broadcast with certain TV shows. These captions are usually subtitles for the hearing impaired or foreign language translations. All VCRs record the closed caption signal from television programs, so home-recorded video tapes also provide closed captions.

  • Page 93: Using The Energy Saving Feature

    Using the Energy Saving Feature This feature adjusts the screen brightness automatically depending on the surrounding lighting conditions. Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Picture “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. Mode : Dynamic √...

  • Page 94: 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 95: Reducing The Effects Of Screen Burn

    Reducing the Effects of Screen Burn If screen burn has occurred, you can select a white screen or signal pattern (rolling screen) to help remove screen burn artifacts. Setup Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press Plug &...

  • Page 96: Using The V-Chip (For Usa)

    Using the V-Chip (for USA) 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. Notes : When the V-chip feature is activated, the PIP features do not function.
  • Page 97 How to Enable/Disable the V-Chip Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Setup “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Plug & Play √ Language : English √ Time √ V-Chip √ Caption √ Blue Screen : Off √...
  • Page 98 How to Set up Restrictions using the “TV Parental Guidelines” First, set up a personal identification number (PIN), and enable the V-Chip. (See previous section.) Parental restrictions can be set up using either of two methods: The TV guidelines or the MPAA rating. Setup Press the MENU button.
  • Page 99 TV Parental Guidelines At this point, one of the TV-Ratings is selected. Press the ENTER button. Depending on your existing setup, a letter B will be selected. (U = Unblocked, B= Blocked) While “ B ” is selected, press the ENTER button to block or unblock the category.
  • Page 100 How to Set up Restrictions using the MPAA Ratings: G, PG, PG-13, R, NC-17, X, NR The MPAA rating system uses the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) system, and its main application is for movies. When the V-Chip lock is on, the TV will automatically block any programs that are coded with objectionable ratings (either MPAA or TV-Ratings).
  • Page 101 How to Reset the TV after the V-Chip Blocks a Channel (“Emergency Escape”) If the TV is tuned to a restricted channel, the V-Chip will block it. The screen will go blank and the following message will appear: Enter your PIN number. Channel Is Locked by TV-PG[ S ] Use the NUMBER buttons to enter your...

  • Page 102: Using The V-Chip (For Canada)

    Using the V-Chip (for Canada) 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. Notes : When the V-chip feature is activated, the PIP features do not function.
  • Page 103 How to Enable/Disable the V-Chip Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Setup “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Plug & Play √ Language : English √ Time √ V-Chip √ Caption √ Blue Screen : Off √...
  • Page 104 How to Set up Restrictions using the “TV Parental Guidelines” First, set up a personal identification number (PIN), and enable the V-Chip. (See previous section.) Parental restrictions can be set up using either of two methods: The TV guidelines or the MPAA rating. Press the MENU button.
  • Page 105 TV Parental Guidelines At this point, one of the TV-Ratings is selected. Press the ENTER button. Depending on your existing setup, a letter B will be selected. (U = Unblocked, B= Blocked) While “ B ” is selected, press the ENTER button to block or unblock the category.
  • Page 106 How to Set up Restrictions using the MPAA Ratings: G, PG, PG-13, R, NC-17, X, NR The MPAA rating system uses the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) system, and its main application is for movies. When the V-Chip lock is on, the TV will automatically block any programs that are coded with objectionable ratings (either MPAA or TV-Ratings).
  • Page 107 How to Set up Restrictions using “Canadian English”: E, C, C8+, G, PG, 14+, 18+ First, set up a personal identification number (PIN), and enable the V-Chip. (refer to page 103) Setup Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Plug &...
  • Page 108 How to Set up Restrictions using “Canadian French”: E, G, 8 ans +, 13 ans +, 16 ans +, 18 ans + First, set up a personal identification number (PIN), and enable the V-Chip. (refer to page 103) Setup Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button.
  • Page 109 How to Reset the TV after the V-Chip Blocks a Channel (“Emergency Escape”) If the TV is tuned to a restricted channel, the V-Chip will block it. The screen will go blank and the following message will appear: Enter your PIN number. Channel Is Locked by TV-PG[ S ] Use the NUMBER buttons to enter your...

  • Page 111: Appendix

    P L A S M A D I S P L A Y P A N E L Appendix Troubleshooting................112 Care and Maintenance ..............113 Specifications ................114...

  • Page 112: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If the TV seems to have a problem, first try this list of possible problems and solutions. If none of these troubleshooting tips apply, then call your nearest service center. Problem Possible Solution Poor picture. Check all wire connections. No picture or sound.

  • Page 113: Care And Maintenance

    Care and Maintenance With proper care, your TV will give you many years of service. Please follow these guidelines to get the maximum performance from your TV. Identifying Problems • Do not put the TV near extremely hot, cold, humid or dusty places. •...

  • Page 114: Specifications

    Specifications Exterior design and product specifications are subject to change without prior notice to improve the performance of this product. PL-42D5S Model 41.7(W) x 29.1(H) x 3.88 (D) inches (Without Stand) Dimensions Display 41.7(W) x 30.7(H) x 13.4 (D) inches (With Stand) 35.4 Kg / 78.04 lbs (Without Stand)
  • Page 115 Memo...
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