1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Samsung Manuals
  4. Plasma TV
  5. PS-42D7HD
  6. Owner's instructions manual

Samsung PS-42D7HD Owner's Instructions Manual

Pdp-television
Hide thumbs
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Owner's Instructions
please read this manual thoroughly,
and retain it for future reference.
ON-SCREEN MENUS
Picture In Picture (PIP)
Colour Weakness Enhancement Mode

My Colour Control

Digital Natural Image engine
This device is a Class B digital apparatus.
Register your product at www.samsung.com/global/register
PDP-TELEVISION
(P
Before operating the unit,
TELETEXT
SRS TruSurroundXT
D
LASMA
ISPLAY
(Option)
P
)
ANEL

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Related Manuals for Samsung PS-42D7HD

Summary of Contents for Samsung PS-42D7HD

  • Page 1: My Colour Control

    ON-SCREEN MENUS Picture In Picture (PIP) Colour Weakness Enhancement Mode My Colour Control TELETEXT (Option) SRS TruSurroundXT Digital Natural Image engine This device is a Class B digital apparatus. Register your product at www.samsung.com/global/register...

  • Page 2: User Instructions

    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 PDP) on the plasma monitor panel for more than 2 hours as it can cause screen image retention. This image retention is also known as “screen burn”.
  • Page 3 Checking Parts Sold Separately HDMI Cable S-VIDEO Cable Antenna Cable Owner’s Instructions Remote Control/ AAA Batteries Component Cables PC Cable (RCA) Power Cord Ferrite Core for Antenna Cable and Power Cord (PS50D7HX) PC Audio Cable HDMI/DVI Cable ➢ Ferrite Cores (Antenna Cable) The ferrite cores are used to attenuate undesired signals.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents ◆ F OREWORD User Instructions.................... ■ ◆ C ONNECTING AND REPARING ISPLAY Control Panel....................■ Infrared Remote Control(All Functions Except Teletext) ....... ■ Infrared Remote Control(Teletext Functions) ..........■ Inserting the Batteries in the Remote Control..........■ Assembling the Stand-Base ................■...
  • Page 5 Contents (continued) ◆ U DTV F SING EATURE Previewing the DTV Menu System..............■ Updating the Channel Manager Automatically ..........■ Updating the Channel Manager Manually ............. ■ Editing Your Favourite Channels..............■ Selecting Channel Manager ................■ Viewing Channel Lists ................... ■...

  • Page 6: Control Panel

    Control Panel ➢ The actual configuration of your TV may be different, depending on your model. Front of the TV Speaker a) SOURCE button (ENTER) button Select the external input source. Confirm your choice (Store or Enter). b) MENU button (POWER) button Display the on-screen menu.

  • Page 7: Rear Panel

    Control Panel (continued) ➢ The actual configuration of your TV may be different, depending on your model. Rear Panel a) HDMI/DVI IN e) PC IN / AUDIO Connect to the HDMI jack of a device with Connect to the video and audio output jack on HDMI output.

  • Page 8: Infrared Remote Control(All Functions Except Teletext)

    Infrared Remote Control (AII Functions Except Teletext) MAKE THE REMOTE CONTROL WORK SELECT THE TV MODE DIRECTLY FOR STB, VCR, CABLE, OR DVD TURNS THE TV ON AND OFF EXTERNAL INPUT SELECTION/ TELETEXT MODE SELECTION LIST DIRECT CHANNEL SELECTION SWITCH REPEATEDLY BETWEEN THE ONE OR TWO DIGIT CHANNEL LAST TWO CHANNELS DISPLAYED/ SELECTION...

  • Page 9: Infrared Remote Control(Teletext Functions)

    Infrared Remote Control (Teletext Functions) FASTEXT TELETEXT SUB-PAGE EXIT TELETEXT (DEPENDING ON THE MODEL) -TELETEXT NEXT PAGE -TELETEXT PREVIOUS PAGE TELETEXT INDEX EXIT DISPLAY MODE TELETEXT REVEAL TELETEXT DISPLAY/ MIX BOTH TELETEXT INFORMATION AND THE NORMAL BROADCAST TELETEXT PAGE HOLD TELETEXT SIZE SELECTION TELETEXT STORE ➢...

  • Page 10: 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 television ◆ Find that the remote control is no longer operating correctly Remove the cover on the rear of the remote control by pressing the symbol ( ) upward and then pulling firmly to remove it.

  • Page 11: Installing The Display On The Wall Attachment Panel

    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 12 Installing the Display on the Wall Attachment Panel (continued) To mount the product on the wall 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.

  • Page 13: 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.) Connecting a Satellite Receiver or Decoder In order to watch television programmes broadcast via a satellite network, you must connect a satellite receiver to the rear of TV.

  • Page 14: Switching Your Television On And Off

    Switching Your Television On and Off The mains lead is attached to the rear of your television. Plug the mains lead into an appropriate socket. Front of the TV Result: The Standby indicator on the front of the television lights ➢...

  • Page 15: Familiarizing Yourself With The Remote Control

    Familiarizing Yourself with the Remote Control The remote control is used mainly to: ◆ Change channels and adjust the volume. ◆ Set up the television using the on-screen menu system. The following table presents the most frequently used buttons and their functions.

  • Page 16: Plug & Play Feature

    Plug & Play Feature When the television is initially powered on, several basic customer Plug & Play settings proceed automatically and subsequently. Start Plug & Play The following settings are available. If the television is in standby mode, press the POWER ( ) button Enter Exit...
  • Page 17 Plug & Play Feature (continued) Plug & Play Plug and Play for TV complete, and Plug and Play for DTV will Scanning for digital services... start automatically. Result: The search will end automatically. Channels are sorted Services found:0 Channel:9A and stored in the order which reflects their position in Stop the frequency range (with lowest first and highest last).

  • Page 18: Choosing Your Language

    Plug & Play Feature (continued) To activate Plug & Play on the menu, follow the instructions below. Setup In the case of DTV mode, Plug&Play cannot be selected. Plug & Play Language : English Press the MENU button. Time Child Lock Result: The main menu is displayed.

  • Page 19: 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 Channel may not correspond to actual or desired programme numbers. However Area : Asia/W.Europe you can sort numbers manually and clear any channels you do not wish Auto Store to watch.

  • Page 20: Storing Channels Manually

    Storing Channels Manually You can store television channels, including those received via cable networks. Channel When storing channels manually, you can choose: Area : Asia/W.Europe Auto Store ◆ Whether or not to store each of the channels found. Manual Store ◆...
  • Page 21 Storing Channels Manually (continued) If you know the number of the channel to be stored, see the Manual Store following steps. Programme ◆ Press the … or † button to select Channel. Colour System : AUTO Press the ENTER ( ) button.

  • Page 22: 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 Channel have chosen to skip are not displayed. Area : Asia/W.Europe All channels that you do not specifically choose to skip are displayed Auto Store during scanning.

  • Page 23: Sorting The Stored Channels

    Sorting the Stored Channels This operation allows you to change the programme numbers of stored channels. This operation may be necessary after using auto store. Channel Area : Asia/W.Europe Auto Store Press the MENU button. Manual Store Add/Delete Result: The main menu is displayed. Sort Name Press the …...

  • Page 24: 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 Channel names. Area : Asia/W.Europe Auto Store Manual Store Press the MENU button. Add/Delete Sort Result: The main menu is displayed.

  • Page 25: Locking The Channel

    Locking the Channel This feature allows you to prevent unauthorized users, such as children, from watching unsuitable programmes by muting out video and audio. Setup Child Lock cannot be released using front panel buttons. Only remote Plug & Play control can release the Child Lock setting, so keep the remote control Language : English away from children.

  • Page 26: Using The Lna (Low Noise Amplifier) Feature

    Using the LNA (Low Noise Amplifier) Feature 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, a low-noise Channel preamplifier boosts the incoming signal. Area : Asia/W.Europe Auto Store...

  • Page 27: 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. Channel If the signal is weak or distorted, you may have to fine tune the Area : Asia/W.Europe channel manually.

  • Page 28: U Y D Displaying Information

    Displaying Information You can view the channel information and setting status you have selected by pressing the “INFO( )” button on the remote control. The information displayed varies according to the selected source. Mono Picture : Dynamic Sound : Custom SRS TSXT : Off 12 : 00...

  • Page 29: Customizing The Picture Settings

    Customizing the Picture Settings Your television has several setting options that allow you to control the picture quality. Picture Mode : Dynamic Press the MENU button. Size : 16:9 Digital NR : On Result: The main menu is displayed. DNIe Demo : Off My Colour Control Press the …...

  • Page 30: Setting The Picture (Pc Mode)

    Setting the Picture (PC Mode) ➢ Preset to the PC mode by pressing the SOURCE button. Press the MENU button. Setup Result: The main menu is displayed. More Press the … or † button to select Setup. Screen Burn Protection Result: The Setup menu is displayed.
  • Page 31 Setting the Picture (PC Mode) (continued) ➢ Preset to the PC mode by pressing the SOURCE button. Press the … or † button to select Auto adjustment. Press the ENTER ( ) button. Image Lock Result: The screen quality and position are automatically reset. Position The settings are all finished, and the TV will Auto adjustment...

  • Page 32: Selecting The Picture Size

    Selecting the Picture Size You can select the picture size which best corresponds to your viewing requirements. Picture Mode : Dynamic Size : 16:9 Press the MENU button. Digital NR : On DNIe Demo : Off Result: The main menu is displayed. My Colour Control Energy Saving : Standard...

  • Page 33: Viewing The Dnie Demonstration

    Viewing the DNIe Demonstration This TV includes the DNIe function so as to provide a high visual quality. Picture If you set DNIe Demo to On, you can view an applied DNIe and a Mode : Dynamic normal picture on the screen, for demonstration purposes. Using Size : 16:9 this function, you can view the difference in the visual quality.

  • Page 34: Setting The My Colour Control (Easy Control)

    Setting the My Colour Control (Easy Control) This feature allows you to adjust colours according to your preferences, by adjusting skin, sky, and grass tones using the predefined settings (Blue, Picture Green, Pink, Standard, and Custom) without affecting other colours on Mode : Dynamic the screen.

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

    Setting the My Colour Control (Detail Control) This setting can be adjusted to suit your personal preferences. Picture Press the MENU button. Mode : Dynamic Size : 16:9 Result: The main menu is displayed. Digital NR : On DNIe Demo : Off My Colour Control Press the …...

  • Page 36: 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 Setup continue viewing the poor picture, you must set the “Blue Screen” mode to Plug &...

  • Page 37: Using The Colour Weakness Enhancement Feature

    Using the Colour Weakness Enhancement Feature This feature adjusts the red, green, or blue colour to enhance the picture according to the user's particular colour weakness. Setup Plug & Play Language : English Time Child Lock Press the MENU button. Blue Screen : Off Melody...

  • Page 38: Using The Energy Saving Feature

    Using the Energy Saving Feature This feature adjusts the screen brightness automatically depending on the surrounding lighting conditions. Picture Mode : Dynamic Size : 16:9 Press the MENU button. Digital NR : On DNIe Demo : Off Result: The main menu is displayed. My Colour Control Energy Saving : Standard...

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

    Viewing the Picture in Picture (PIP) You can display a sub picture within the main picture of a TV program or external A/V devices. In this way you can watch TV program or monitor Picture the video input from any connected devices while watching TV or other Mode : Dynamic video input.
  • Page 40 Viewing the Picture in Picture (PIP) (continued) Press the … or † button to select Position. Press the ENTER ( ) button. : On Result: The following options are available. Source : AV Swap Size ➢ The Position menu is available when the Size is Position large ( ) mode.
  • Page 41 Viewing the Picture in Picture (PIP) (continued) Easy functions of the remote control. Buttons Feature Used to activate or deactivate the PIP function directly. X - This PIP combination is not available. Table of PIP Settings O - This PIP combination is available. Main S-Video Component...

  • Page 42: 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 Picture screen. Mode : Dynamic Size : 16:9 Digital NR : On Press the MENU button.

  • Page 43: 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 Setup set picture movement up/down (Vertical Line) and side to side (Horizontal Dot). The Time setting allows you to program the time Plug &...

  • Page 44: 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 Plug & Play Language : English Press the MENU button. Time Child Lock Result: The main menu is displayed.

  • Page 45: 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. Sound Mode : Custom Equalizer Press the MENU button. SRS TSXT : Off Auto Volume : Off Result: The main menu is displayed. Internal Mute : Off Press the ▲...

  • Page 46: Customizing The Sound Settings

    Customizing the Sound Settings Your television has several settings which allow you to control the sound quality. Sound Mode : Custom Press the MENU button. Equalizer SRS TSXT : Off Result: The main menu is displayed. Auto Volume : Off Internal Mute : Off Press the …...

  • Page 47: 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. Sound TruSurround delivers a compelling, virtual surround sound experience through any two-speaker playback system, including Mode : Custom internal television speakers.

  • Page 48: Setting The Melody Sound

    Selecting the Internal Mute If you want to hear the sound through separate speakers, cancel the internal amplifier. Sound Mode : Custom Press the MENU button. Equalizer SRS TSXT : Off Result: The main menu is displayed. Auto Volume : Off Internal Mute : Off Press the …...

  • Page 49: Selecting The Sound Mode (Depending On The Model)

    Selecting the Sound Mode (depending on the model) The “DUAL” 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. Type of broadcast On-screen indication Regular broadcast...

  • Page 50: Setting And Displaying The Current Time

    Setting and Displaying the Current Time You can set the television’s clock so that the current time is displayed by pressing the “INFO” button. You must also set the time if you Setup wish to use the automatic on or off timers. Plug &...

  • Page 51: 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. Setup Plug & Play Language : English Press the MENU button. Time Child Lock Result: The main menu is displayed.

  • Page 52: Switching The Television On And Off Automatically

    Switching the Television On and Off Automatically You can set the on or off timers so that the television will: ◆ Switch on automatically and tune to the channel of your Setup choice at the time you select. Plug & Play ◆...
  • Page 53 Switching the Television On and Off Automatically (continued) Press the … or † button to select Off Timer. Time Press the ENTER ( ) button. Clock Set 12 : 00 am Sleep Timer : Off Result: The Off Timer menu is displayed. On Timer 00 : 00 am On Off Timer...

  • Page 54: Viewing An External Signal Source

    Viewing an External Signal Source Use the remote control to switch between viewing signal from connected equipment, such as VCR, DVD, Set-Top box, and the TV Input source (broadcast or cable). Source List : TV Edit Name Press the MENU button. Result: The main menu is displayed.
  • Page 55 Viewing Pictures from External Sources Once you have connected up your various audio and video systems, you can view the different sources by selecting the appropriate input. Check that all the necessary connections have been made. Press the DVD, STB, CABLE, or VCR button. Result: The edited device and audio status are displayed on top-left of the set.

  • Page 56: Previewing The Dtv Menu System

    Previewing the DTV Menu System To help you navigate around the on-screen menu system and adjust the various settings available, refer to the following illustration. Available in the Digital TV mode. Press the “D.MENU” button. Guide Guide Now & Next Guide Now &...

  • Page 57: Updating The Channel Manager Automatically

    Updating the Channel Manager Automatically You can update the channel list when the broadcaster adds new Services or if you move the TV to a new location. Channel Auto Store Manual Store Edit Favourite Channels Press the D.MENU button. Channel Manager Result: The DTV menu is displayed.

  • Page 58: Updating The Channel Manager Manually

    Updating the Channel Manager Manually You can specify the channel or frequency for a fast channel search. Channel Auto Store Manual Store Press the D.MENU button. Edit Favourite Channels Channel Manager Result: The DTV menu is displayed. Move Enter Exit Press the button to select Channel.

  • Page 59: Editing Your Favourite Channels

    Editing Your Favourite Channels You can edit your favourite channels using the four colour buttons. Channel Auto Store Manual Store Press the D.MENU button. Edit Favourite Channels Channel Manager Result: The DTV menu is displayed. Press the button to select Channel. Move Enter Return...
  • Page 60 Editing Your Favourite Channels (continued) Channel Auto Store Manual Store Press the D.MENU button. Edit Favourite Channels Channel Manager Result: The DTV menu is displayed. Press the button to select Channel. Move Enter Return Press the ENTER button. Press ENTER to edit your favourite channels. Result: The options available in the Channel group are displayed.
  • Page 61 Editing Your Favourite Channels (continued) Move In the Edit Favourite Channels menu, select the required channel using the button. Edit Favourite Channels RaiDue Press the green button. 801 RaiTre 802 RaiUno Result: A “ ”icon is displayed on the left side of the channel name. drop Preview Delete...

  • Page 62: Selecting Channel Manager

    Selecting Channel Manager You can exclude the channels you have chosen from the channels you scanned. When you scan through the stored channels, those you have Channel Auto Store chosen to skip are not displayed. Manual Store All channels that you do not specifically chose to skip are displayed during Edit Favourite Channels Channel Manager scanning.

  • Page 63: Displaying Programme Information

    Displaying Programme Information While viewing a channel, additional information about the current programme may be displayed. While viewing a programme, press the INFO button. Result: The programme information is displayed. To exit from banner information, press the INFO button. 14:30 Sat 1 Sep 70 7 HD Digital All Channels NO Information...

  • Page 64: Viewing The Epg (Electronic Programme Guide) Information

    Viewing the EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) Information Guide You can display EPG information at any time while watching digital Now & Next Guide programmes. Full Guide Scheduled List Default Guide : Full Guide The EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) information is provided by the broadcasters.
  • Page 65 Viewing the EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) Information (continued) Then Display the Press the red button. Now & Next Guide Press the red button again to and the Full Guide toggle between the Now & Next Guide and the Full Guide. Display the Favourites list Press the green button.

  • Page 66: Using The Scheduled List

    Using the Scheduled List If you make a scheduled viewing list of programs you may like to see, the Guide channel will be automatically switched to the scheduled program at the Now & Next Guide Full Guide scheduled time even if you are watching another program. Scheduled List Dedault Guide : Full Guide...

  • Page 67: Setting The Default Guide

    Setting the Default Guide You can preset the default guide style. Guide Now & Next Guide Full Guide Press the D.MENU button. Scheduled List Default Guide : Full Guide Result: The options available in the Guide group are displayed. Move Enter Return Press the ENTER...

  • Page 68: Viewing All Channels And Favourite Channels

    Viewing AII Channels and Favourite Channels In the EPG menu, you can display all channels or favourite channels. Guide Now & Next Guide Full Guide Scheduled List Press the D.MENU button. Default Guide : Full Guide Result: The options available in the Guide group are displayed. Move Enter Return...

  • Page 69: Adjusting The Translucency Level

    Adjusting the Translucency Level Preference You can set the translucency level of menu. Translucency Level : Medium Parental Lock Press the D.MENU button. Result: The DTV menu is displayed. Move Enter Exit Press the button to select Preference. Press ENTER to change your preferences. Result: The options available in the Preference group are displayed.

  • Page 70: Setting Up The Parental Lock

    Setting up the Parental Lock This feature allows you to prevent unauthorized users, such as Preference children, from watching unsuitable programmes by a 4-digit PIN Translucency Level : Medium Parental Lock (Personal Identification Number) code that is defined by the user. The on-screen menu will instruct you to assign a PIN code (you can change it later, if necessary).
  • Page 71 Setting up the Parental Lock (continued) Change PIN Confirm New PIN Re-enter your new PIN code to confirm by using the numeric buttons (0~9). Result: The Your PIN code has been changed successfully Enter PIN Return message is displayed. Enter the new PIN code again to confirm. Press the D.MENU button to return to the previous menu or press the EXIT button to return to normal viewing.

  • Page 72: Setting The Subtitle

    Setting the Subtitle You can activate or deactivate the subtitle. Feature Subtitle : Off Subtltle Language Audio Language : English Press the D.MENU button. Audio Format : MPEG Result: The DTV menu is displayed. Move Enter Exit Press the button to select Feature. Press ENTER to view the feature options.

  • Page 73: Selecting The Preferred Language (Subtitle Or Audio)

    Selecting the Preferred Language (Subtitle or Audio) You can change the default value for subtitle and audio languages. Feature Displays the language information for the incoming stream. Subtitle : On Subtltle Language : English Audio Language : English Audio Format : MPEG Press the D.MENU button.

  • Page 74: Selecting The Audio Format

    Selecting the Audio Format You can preset the default guide style. Feature Subtitle : On Press the D.MENU button. Subtltle Language : English Audio Language : English Result: The DTV menu is displayed. Audio Format : MPEG Press the button to select Feature. Move Enter Exit...

  • Page 75: Selecting The Time Zone

    Selecting the Time Zone Guide Now & Next Guide Full Guide Press the D.MENU button. Scheduled List Default Guide : Full Guide Result: The DTV menu is displayed. Press the button to select System. Move Enter Exit Result: The options available in the System group are displayed. Press ENTER to display the Electronic Programme Gidde options.

  • Page 76: Viewing Product Information

    Viewing Product Information You can view your product information. For service or repair, please contact a Samsung approved dealer. System Product Information Signal Information Press the D.MENU button. Time Zone Software Upgrade Result: The DTV menu is displayed. Reset Move...

  • Page 77: Checking The Signal Information

    Checking the Signal Information You can get information about the signal status. System Product Information Signal Information Time Zone Press the D.MENU button. Software Upgrade Reset Result: The DTV menu is displayed. Move Enter Exit Press the button to select System. Press ENTER to view the system options.

  • Page 78: Upgrading The Software (Option)

    Upgrading the Software (Option) Software Upgrade Current Software: T_lAGUDAUO_0092 Default To keep your product up-to-date with new Digital Television features then Alternative Software: software upgrades are periodically broadcast as part of the normal Downloading... Television signal. It will automatically detect these signals and display the software upgrade banner.

  • Page 79: Resetting

    Resetting You can reset the values stored to the factory default values. System Product Information Signal Information The Reset operation deletes all channel information and Time Zone Software Upgrade user preferences returning all values to their default factory Reset state. Move Enter Exit...

  • Page 80: Teletext Feature

    Teletext Feature Most television channels provide written information services via teletext. Information provided includes: ◆ Television programme times ◆ News bulletins and weather forecasts ◆ Sports results ◆ Travel information The teletext pages are organized according to six categories: Part Contents Selected page number.

  • Page 81: 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: ◆ Information may be missing ◆ Some pages may not be displayed Select the channel providing the Teletext service by pressing the )button.

  • Page 82: Selecting Display Options

    Selecting Display Options When you have displayed a Teletext page, you can select various options to suit your requirements. To display... Press the... ◆ Hidden text (reveal) (answers to quiz games, for example) ◆ The normal screen (reveal) again ◆ A secondary page (sub-page) ◆...

  • Page 83: 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 counter is incremented and the page is then displayed.

  • Page 84: Connecting To The External Devices

    Connecting to the External Devices “AV OUT” are used for the equipment with an RGB output, such as video game devices or video disc players. Rear of the TV ② ① Decoder / Video Game Device Video Disc Player ① This end can be fitted with: ◆...

  • Page 85: Connecting To The Rca Input

    Connecting to the RCA Input ➢ The RCA (VIDEO + AUDIO L /R) connectors are used for equipment, such as camcorders, video disc players, and some video game devices. Camcorder Rear of the TV Video game device Video disc player ➢...

  • Page 86: Connecting To The Component Input

    Connecting to the Component Input Rear of the TV ① The “COMPONENT IN” connectors are used for equipment with a DVD output. DTV receiver ① (480i/480p/576i/576p/1080i) ② ② The “COMPONENT IN” connectors are used for DTV receiver. (480i/480p/576i/576p/1080i) ➢ Please be sure to match the color coded input terminals and cable jacks. Connecting to the PC Input ➢...

  • Page 87: Connecting To The Hdmi Input

    Connecting to the HDMI Input ➢ The “HDMI/DVI IN” connector is used for equipment with an HDMI out. Rear of the TV DTV Set-Top Box Connecting to the HDMI/DVI Compatible ➢ The “HDMI/DVI IN” connector is used for equipment with a DVI out. Rear of the TV DTV Set-Top Box (HDMI/DVI cable)

  • Page 88: Connecting Home Theater System

    Connecting Home Theater System Use the “AV OUT” ports of the PDP for Home Theater System Connections. Rear of the TV Connecting the Home Theater System ① Connect the monitoring audio out L and R jacks of the AV OUT on the rear-side connection panel of the PDP TV to the AUDIO IN jacks of the DVD Home Theater System (or AV Receiver) using...

  • Page 89: 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.) Right click the mouse on the Windows Desktop, then click on Properties.

  • Page 90: 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 Horizontal Vertical Horizontal Resolution Video Signal frequency (Hz) frequency (kHz) polarity polarity...

  • Page 91: Programming The Remote Control For Other Components

    Your TV comes equipped with a universal remote control. In addition to controlling the TV, the universal remote control can also operate a VCR, Cable box, DVD, and some Samsung Set-top boxes (even if your VCR, Cable box and DVD are made by manufacturers other than Samsung).

  • Page 92: Vcr Remote Control Codes

    Programming the Remote Control for Other Components (continued) VCR Remote Control Codes Cable Box (CATV) Remote Control Codes DVD Remote Control Codes English - 92...

  • Page 93: Troubleshooting: Before Contacting Service Personnel

    Trouble shooting: 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.
  • Page 94 This page is intentionally left blank.
  • Page 95 If you have any comments or questions regarding a Samsung products, contact the SAMSUNG customer care centre. 1300 362 603, (612) 9763 5750 www.samsung.com/au BN68-01018A-00...

Table of Contents