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Samsung PS-42S4S Owner's Instructions Manual

Samsung PS-42S4S Owner's Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 PDP-TELEVISION LASMA ISPLAY ANEL Owner’s Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. ON-SCREEN MENUS (PIP) ICTURE ICTURE OLOUR EAKNESS NHANCEMENT OLOUR ONTROL TELETEXT (OPTION) SRS T URROUND IGITAL ATURAL MAGE NGINE...

  • 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

    Checking Parts Sold Separately DVI Cable S-VIDEO Cable Owner’s Instructions Remote Control/ AAA Batteries Component Cables PC Cable (RCA) Power Cord Antenna Cable PC Audio Cable DNIe (Digital Natural Image engine) This feature bring you more detailed image with 3D noise reduction, detail enhancement, contrast enhancement and white enhancement.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents ◆ F OREWORD User Instructions.................... ■ ◆ C ONNECTING AND REPARING ISPLAY 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 (continued) ◆ U SING ISPLAY (continued) Using the Digital NR (Digital Noise Reduction) Feature ........ ■ Protecting the Screen Burning............... ■ Changing the Sound Standard ..............■ Adjusting the Sound Settings ................ ■ Adjusting the Volume Automatically .............. ■ Setting the TruSurround XT................

  • Page 6: Your New Plasma Display Panel

    Your New Plasma Display Panel ➢ The actual configuration on your PDP may be different, depending on your model. Front Panel Speaker Touch button Touch the printed names of each button using your finger to operate it. SOURCE External input selection. Press to turn the PDP on and off.

  • Page 7: Rear Panel

    Your New Plasma Display Panel (continued) ➢ 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 61~65. a) DVI INPUT (DVI-D / L-AUDIO-R) f) S-VIDEO1, S-VIDEO2 (S-VIDEO1 or S-VIDEO2 / L-AUDIO-R)

  • Page 8: Infrared Remote Control

    Infrared Remote Control TURNS THE PDP ON AND OFF WHEN YOU PRESS A BUTTON , ‘ ’ APPEARS ALONG WITH SELECTED MODE (TV, VCR, CATV, DVD OR STB) AND REMAINING BATTERIES ON LCD PICTURE EFFECT SELECTION MAKE THE REMOTE CONTROL WORKS SOUND EFFECT SELECTION FOR TV, VCR, CATV, DVD PLAYER, STB TELETEXT CANCEL...

  • 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 (continued) ➢ 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. Use the screws and assemble the plastic hanger.

  • 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.) Connecting a Satellite Receiver or Decoder In order to watch television programmes broadcast via a satellite...

  • 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. Front of the PDP 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

    Becoming Familiar with the Remote Control The remote control is used mainly to: ◆ Change channels and adjust the volume ◆ Display the on-screen menu system The following table presents the most frequently used buttons and their functions. Button Viewing Function Menu Function Used to display the next stored channel.

  • Page 15: Setting Up Your Remote Control

    Setting Up Your Remote Control This PDP’s remote control can operate VCR, 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, DVD or STB. Press the SELECT button.

  • 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. The following settings are available. Press ENTER to start Plug & Play Start If the television is in Standby mode, press the POWER ( ) button Enter Exit...

  • Page 17: Choosing Your Language

    Plug & Play Feature (continued) If you want to reset this feature... Setup Press the MENU button. √ √ Time Result: The main menu is displayed. √ √ Language : English √ √ Digital NR : On Press the † or … button to select Setup. √...

  • Page 18: Channels

    Storing Channels Automatically You can scan for the frequency ranges available to you, (availability depends on your country). Automatically allocated programme Channel numbers may not correspond to actual or desired programme : Asia/W.Europe √ √ Area numbers. However you can sort numbers manually and clear any √...

  • Page 19: Storing Channels Manually

    Storing Channels Manually You can store up to 100 television channels, including those received via cable networks. Channel : Asia/W.Europe √ √ Area When storing channels manually, you can choose: √ √ Auto Store ◆ Whether or not to store each of the channels found. √...
  • Page 20 Storing Channels Manually (continued) If you know the number of the channel to be stored, see the Manual Store following steps. Colour Sound ◆ Press the œ or √ button to select Channel. Prog. System System Auto ◆ Press the † or … button to select C (Air channel) or Channel Search Store...

  • Page 21: Skipping Unwanted Channels

    Skipping Unwanted Channels ◆ Skipping unwanted channels You can exclude the channels of your choice from the channel Channel scan operation. When you scan through the stored channels, : Asia/W.Europe √ √ Area those that you have chosen to skip are thus not displayed. √...

  • Page 22: 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 ATM. Channel You can delete those channels you do not want to keep. : Asia/W.Europe √ √ Area √...

  • 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 Channel you to assign new names. : Asia/W.Europe √ √ Area √ √ Auto Store √ √ Manual Store Press the MENU button.

  • Page 24: 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, Channel but not noise. : Asia/W.Europe √ √ Area √...

  • 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 Channel switched on via the front panel. It can, however, still be switched : Asia/W.Europe √ √ Area on via the remote control.

  • Page 26: Displaying Information

    Displaying Information You can view the channel information and setting status you select by pressing the “INFO ( )” button on the remote control. Mono ✽ Picture : Dynamic Sound : Music 09 : 17 am Changing the Picture Standard You can select the type of picture which best corresponds to your viewing requirements.

  • Page 27: Adjusting The Picture Settings

    Adjusting the Picture Settings Your television has several settings which allow you to control picture quality. Picture √ √ Mode : Dynamic √ √ Custom Press the MENU button. √ √ Colour Tone : Normal √ √ Colour Control Result: The main menu is displayed.

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

    Adjusting the Picture Settings (PC or DVI Mode) ➢ Preset to the PC or DVI mode by using the SOURCE button. Press the MENU button. Picture Result: The main menu is displayed. √ √ Mode : High √ √ Custom Press the †...

  • Page 29: Setting The Picture (Pc Mode)

    Setting the Picture (PC Mode) ➢ Preset to the PC mode by using the SOURCE button. Press the MENU button. Setup Result: The main menu is displayed. √ √ Time √ √ Language : English Press the † or … button to select Setup. √...
  • Page 30 Setting the Picture (PC Mode) (continued) ➢ Preset to the PC mode by using the SOURCE button. If you get the PC information, select the Information by pressing the † or … button. PC Setup Press the ENTER ( ) button. √...

  • Page 31: Using The Fine Tune

    Using the Fine Tune If reception is weak, you can fine tune a channel manually. Channel : Asia/W.Europe √ √ Area Press the MENU button. √ √ Auto Store Result: The main menu is displayed. √ √ Manual Store √ √ Edit Press the †...

  • Page 32: Viewing The Channel Scan Picture

    Viewing the Channel Scan Picture Press the MENU button. Channel Result: The main menu is displayed. : Asia/W.Europe √ √ Area √ √ Auto Store Press the † or … button to select Channel. √ √ Manual Store √ √ Edit Result: The options available in the Channel group are...

  • Page 33: Selecting The Picture Size

    Selecting the Picture Size You can select the picture size which best corresponds to your viewing requirements. Picture √ √ Mode : Dynamic √ √ Custom Press the MENU button. √ √ Colour Tone : Normal √ √ Colour Control Result: The main menu is displayed.

  • Page 34: Selecting The Film Mode

    Selecting the Film Mode You can automatically sense and process film signals from some sources and adjust the picture for optimum quality. Picture √ √ Mode : Dynamic √ √ Custom Press the MENU button. √ √ Colour Tone : Normal √...

  • Page 35: Dnie Tm (Digital Natural Image Engine )

    DNIe (Digital Natural Image engine) This feature bring you more detailed image with 3D noise reduction, detail Picture enhancement, contrast enhancement and white enhancement. New image √ √ Mode : Dynamic compensation Algorithm gives brighter, clearer, much detailed image to you. √...

  • Page 36: Setting The My Colour Control Mode

    Setting the My Colour Control Mode Using the My Colour Control Function in the Easy Control Menu ➢ My Colour Control mode allows users to adjust colours to according to their preferences, by adjusting skin, sky, and grass tones using the predefined settings (Standard, Custom, Blue, Green, Pink) without affecting other colours on the screen.
  • Page 37 Setting the My Colour Control Mode (continued) My Colour Control Custom Settings ➢ Users can adjust the detail colour control (Pink, Green, and Blue). Picture Press the MENU button. √ √ Mode : Dynamic Result: The main menu is displayed. √...
  • Page 38 Setting the My Colour Control Mode (continued) Resetting the My Colour Control to the Factory Defaults ➢ To return to the factory default settings for My Colour Control colours, use the Reset function. Picture Press the MENU button. √ √ Mode : Dynamic Result:...

  • Page 39: Using The Colour Weakness Enhancement Option

    Using the Colour Weakness Enhancement Option This option adjusts the Red, Green or Blue colour to enhance the image according to the user's particular colour weakness. Setup Press the MENU button. √ √ Time Result: The main menu is displayed. √...

  • Page 40: 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“. Setup Press the MENU button.

  • Page 41: Setting The Melody Sound

    Setting the Melody Sound You can hear clear melody sound when the television is powered on or off. Setup Press the MENU button. √ √ Time Result: The main menu is displayed. √ √ Language : English √ √ Digital NR : On Press the †...

  • Page 42: Viewing The Picture In Picture (Pip)

    Viewing the Picture In Picture (PIP) You can display a sub picture within the main picture of TV program or external A/V devices. In this way you can watch TV program or monitor the video input from any Picture connected devices while watching TV or other video input. √...
  • Page 43 Viewing the Picture In Picture (PIP) (continued) Table of PIP Settings Main S-Video1 S-Video2 COMP1 COMP2 S-Video1 S-Video2 COMP1 COMP2 X - This PIP combination is not available. O - This PIP combination is available. Press the † or … button to select Position. : On Press the ENTER ( ) button.
  • Page 44 Viewing the Picture In Picture (PIP) (continued) Easy functions of remote control. Buttons Feature PIP ON Used to activate or deactivate the PIP function directly. SWAP Used to interchange the main picture and the sub picture. ➢ 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 (...

  • Page 45: Using The Digital Nr (Digital Noise Reduction) Feature

    Using the Digital NR (Digital 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. Setup Press the MENU button. √...

  • Page 46: Protecting The Screen Burning

    Protecting the Screen Burning You can prevent the residual image of the PDP. Setup Press the MENU button. √ √ Time Result: The main menu is displayed. √ √ Language : English √ √ Digital NR : On Press the † or … button to select Setup. √...

  • Page 47: Changing The Sound Standard

    Protecting the Screen Burning (continued) Burn Protection Press the † or … button to select Signal Pattern. Pixel Shift ) button. Set to On by pressing the † or … Press the ENTER ( All White : Off button for removing the residual image. Signal Pattern Press the ENTER ( ) button.

  • Page 48: Adjusting The Sound Settings

    Adjusting the Sound Settings The sound settings can be adjusted to suit your personal preferences. Sound Press the MENU button. √ √ Mode : Standard Result: The main menu is displayed. √ √ Equalizer √ √ Auto Volume : Off Press the †...

  • Page 49: Adjusting The Volume Automatically

    Adjusting the Volume Automatically Each broadcasting station has its own signal conditions, and so it is not easy for you to adjust the volume every time the channel is changed. This feature 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 50: 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 51: Selecting The Internal Mute

    Selecting the Internal Mute Since the speakers are built in the PDP, you can hear the sound without connecting separate speakers. If you want to hear the sound through separate speakers, cancel the internal amplifier. Sound Press the MENU button. √...

  • Page 52: Selecting The Sound Mode (Depending On The Model)

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

  • Page 53: 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 √ √ Time Press the MENU button. √ √ Language : English √ √ Digital NR : On Result:...

  • Page 54: 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 wish Setup to use the automatic on or off timers. √...

  • Page 55: Switching The Television On And Off Automatically

    Switching the Television On and Off Automatically You can set the television’s clock and set the On or Off timers so that the television will: Setup ◆ Switch on automatically and tune to the channel of your √ √ Time choice at the time you select √...

  • Page 56: 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-boxs and the TV Input source (broadcast or cable). √ √ Source List : TV √ √ Edit Name Press the MENU button.

  • Page 57: 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 This information is divided into numbered pages (see diagram). Part Contents Selected page number.

  • Page 58: 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 59: 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 by entering its number (sub-page) ◆...

  • Page 60: 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 61: Connecting To The External Devices

    Connecting to the External Devices “MONITOR OUT” are used for the equipment with an RGB output, such as video game devices or video disc players. ② Rear of the TV (Input/Output) Decoder / ① Video game device Video disc player Satellite receiver ③...

  • Page 62: Connecting To The S-Video Input

    Connecting to the S-Video Input The S-VIDEO1 and RCA (AUDIO-L/R) connectors are used for equipment with an S-Video output, such as a camcorder or VCR. Rear of the TV ① Camcorder Side of the TV ① ① To play picture and sound, both the S-VIDEO and RCA connectors must be used. ☛...

  • Page 63: Connecting To The Dvi Input

    Connecting to the DVI Input The “DVI” (video) and “L-AUDIO-R” connectors are used for equipment with a DVI output. Rear of the TV Personal Computer Connecting to the PC Input The “RGB” (video) and “AUDIO” connectors are used for interfacing with your PC. Rear of the TV Personal Computer...

  • Page 64: Connecting To The Component Input

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

  • Page 65: Connecting And Using The Home Theater System

    Connecting and Using the Home Theater System Use the Monitor 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 MONITOR 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)

  • Page 66: 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.) 1. Right click the mouse on the Windows Desktop, then click on [Properties].

  • Page 67: 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: Vertical Horizontal Vertical Horizontal Video Signal Dot x Line frequency (Hz) frequency (kHz) polarity...

  • Page 68: Pin Configurations

    Pin Configurations PC Input Connector DVI Input Connector (15Pin) (24Pin) PC IN Signal Red (R) T.M.D.S. Data2- Green (G) T.M.D.S. Data2+ Blue (B) T.M.D.S. Data2/4 Shield Grounding T.M.D.S. Data4- Grounding (DDC) T.M.D.S. Data4+ Red (R) Grounding Clock (DDC) Green (G) Grounding Data (DDC) Blue (B) Grounding Not Connected...

  • Page 69: 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. ◆ Check that the mains lead has been connected to a wall socket.

  • Page 70: Programming The Remote Control For Other Components

    Programming the Remote Control for Other Components CABLE CODE LIST DVD CODE LIST Anvision 017, 018 Samsung Samsung Hamlin 003, 024, 031 Hitachi 025, 030 PROSCAN, RCA Jerrold 038, 039 Panasonic Macom 025, 030 LG(Goldstar) Magnavox 019, 023, 028 Sony...
  • Page 71 007, 026 025, 029, 034, 048, 056 Dimensia 017, 019, 002, 021, 035, 041, 043, 057, 068 Dynatech Samsung 000, 001, 002, 003, 004, 005 Emerson 001, 003, 006, 021, 022, 025, 030, 032, 034, Sansui 040, 047, 050, 052, 060, 063, 065, 066, 067, 069...
  • Page 72 - 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 BN68-00742A-00...

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