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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’. To avoid such image retention, refer to page 14 of this manual to reduce the degree of brightness and contrast of the screen when displaying a still image.

• Heat on the top of the Plasma TV

The top side of the product may be hot after long periods of use as heat dissipates from the panel through the vent hole in the upper part of the

product.

This is normal and does not indicate any defect or operation failure of the product. However, children should be prevented from touching the upper part of the product.

• The product is making a ‘cracking’ noise.

A ‘cracking’ noise may occur when the product contracts or expands due to a change in the surrounding environment such as temperature or

humidity. This is normal and not a defect of the unit.

• Cell Defects

The PDP uses a panel consisting of 2,360,000(HD-level) to 6,221,000(FHD-level) pixels which require sophisticated technology to produce. However,

there may be a few bright or dark pixels on the screen. These pixels will have no impact on the performance of the product.

• Avoid operating the TV at temperatures below 41°F (5°C)

• A still image displayed too long may cause permanent damage to the PDP Panel.

Watching the Plasma TV in 4:3 format for a long period of time may leave traces of borders displayed on the left, right and center of the screen caused by the difference of light emission on the screen. Playing a DVD or a game console may cause similar effects to the screen. Damages caused by the above effect are not covered by the Warranty.

• After-images on the Screen.

Displaying still images from Video games and PC for longer than a certain period of time may produce partial after-images. To prevent this effect, reduce the ‘brightness’ and ‘contrast’ when displaying still images for a long time.

• Warranty

Warranty does not cover any damage caused by image retention. Burn-in is not covered by the warranty.

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Contents

Getting Started

y List of Features .........................................................4

y Accessories ..............................................................4

y Viewing the Control Panel .........................................5

y Viewing the Remote Control ..................................... 6

y Connecting to an Antenna ........................................ 7

y Plug & Play (Initial Setup) ...........................................7

Connections

y Connecting to an AV Device ......................................8

y Connecting to an Audio Device ................................. 9

y Connecting to a PC .................................................. 9

y Changing the Input Source ..................................... 10

Basic Features

y How to Navigate Menus .......................................... 11

y Channel Menu ........................................................ 11

Seeing Channels 11 Memorizing channels 12

y Picture Menu .......................................................... 12

Changing the Preset Picture Mode 12 Adjusting Picture Settings 12 Economical Solutions 12 Changing the Picture Options 13 Setting up the TV with Your PC 14

y Sound Menu ........................................................... 15

Changing the Preset Sound Mode 15 Adjusting sound settings 15 Sound Settings 15

y Setup Menu ............................................................ 16

Setting the Time 16 Using the Sleep Timer 16 Setting the On / Off Timer 16 Locking Programs 16 Other Features 16 Picture In Picture (PIP) 17

Advanced Features

y Media Play .............................................................. 18

Connecting a USB Device 18

Other Information

y Installing the Wall Mount ......................................... 21

y Securing the Installation Space ............................... 22

y Securing the TV to the Wall ..................................... 22

To Avoid the TV from Falling 22

y Troubleshooting ...................................................... 23

y Speciﬁcations ......................................................... 26

License 26

y Index ...................................................................... 27

ENGLISH



This function can be used by pressing the

TOOLS button on the remote control.

Check the Symbol!

Note Step by Step Guide

Indicates additional information. Check here for instructions on how to open

the relevant submenu within the OSD (on

screen display).

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Getting Started

List of Features

y SRS TruSurround HD provides a virtual surround system (p. 15). y Media Play (USB): Allows you to play music ﬁles, pictures saved on a USB device (p. 18).

Accessories

✎

Please make sure the following items are included with your PDP TV. If any items are missing, contact your dealer.

✎

The items’ colors and shapes may vary depending on the models.

y Remote Control & Batteries (AAA x 2) (Not available in some locations) y Owner’s Instructions y Warranty Card / Safety Guide (Not available in some locations)

y Blanking Bracket

Input Cables (Sold Separately)

HDMI HDMI-DVI Component Composite (AV) Coaxial (RF) VGA

y Cleaning Cloth y Power Cord

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Viewing the Control Panel

✎

The product color and shape may vary depending on the model.

01 Getting Started

Power Indicator

Speakers

SOURCE

MENU Displays an on-screen menu, the OSD (on screen display) of your TV’s features.





Power Indicator Blinks and turns off when the power is on and lights up in standby mode.



Remote control sensor Aim the remote control towards this spot on the TV.

Standby mode

Do not leave your TV in standby mode for long periods of time (when you are away on a holiday, for example). A small amount of electric power is still consumed even when the power button is turned off. It is best to unplug the power cord.



(Power)

Toggles between all the available input sources. In the on-screen menu, use this button as you would use the ENTER

Adjusts the volume. In the OSD, use the ◄ and ► buttons on the remote control.

Changes the channels. In the OSD, use the ▼ and ▲ buttons on the remote control.

Turns the TV on or off.

Remote control sensor



button on the remote control.



buttons as you would use the



buttons as you would use the

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Getting Started

Viewing the Remote Control

Turns the TV on and off.

Press to directly access channels.

Use to select a channel over 100. For

example, for channel 122, press ,

then “2”, then “2”.

Adjusts the volume.

Brings up the OSD.

Displays Media Play (USB) (p. 18).

Quickly select frequently used functions.

Returns to the previous menu.

Buttons used in the Media Play (USB)

menu, etc.

HDMI

A B C D

P.MODEP.SIZEFAV.CH

Displays and selects the available video sources (p. 10).

Returns to the previous channel.

Cuts off the sound temporarily.

Changes channels.

Displays the channel list on the screen (p. 11).

Selects the HDMI mode directly.

Displays information on the TV screen.

Selects the on-screen menu items and changes the values seen on the menu.

Exits the menu.

FAV.CH: Not Available. P.SIZE: Selects the picture size (p. 13). P.MODE: Press to select the picture

mode (p. 12).

Installing batteries (Battery size: AAA)

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✎

NOTE

Use the remote control within 23 feet from the TV.

Bright light may affect the performance of the remote

control. Avoid use when nearby fl uorescent lights or neon signs.

The color and shape may vary depending on the model.

Connecting to an Antenna

POWER

When the TV is initially powered on, basic settings proceed automatically.

✎

Connecting the power cord and antenna.

VHF/UHF Antenna

Cable

Power Input

Plug & Play (Initial Setup)

When the TV is initially powered on, a sequence of on-screen prompts will assist in conﬁguring basic settings. Press the

POWER button. Plug & Play is available only when the Input source is set to TV.

✎

To return to the previous step, press the Red button.

Selecting a language

Selecting Store Demo

or Home Use

Check antenna input. Select OK.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button, then press the ENTER desired OSD (On Screen Display) language.

Press the ◄ or ► button, then press the ENTER button.

y Select the Home Use mode. Store Demo Mode is for retail

environments.

y To return the unit’s settings from Store Demo to Home Use

(standard): Press the volume button on the TV. When you see the volume OSD, press and hold MENU for 5 sec.



button. Select the

ANT OUT

Selecting a channel

Setting the Clock Set the Month, Day, Year, Hour, Minute, or am/pm.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Air, STD, HRC, or IRC, then press the ENTER button. For more information, refer to Channel → Auto Program (p. 12).

✎

Press the ENTER button at any time to interrupt the memorization process.

Enjoy your TV.

Press the ENTER



button.

01 Getting Started

If You Want to Reset This Feature . . .



MENU → Setup → Plug & Play → ENTER



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Connections

(DVI)

Connecting to an AV Device

Using an HDMI or HDMI/DVI cable: HD connection (up to 720p/1080i)

Available devices: DVD, Blu-ray player, HD cable box, HD STB (Set-Top-Box) satellite receiver

Device Device

HDMI OUT

Red White

✎

HDMI IN 1(DVI), 2, PC/DVI AUDIO IN

When using an HDMI/DVI cable connection, you must use the HDMI IN 1(DVI) jack for video. A DVD, Blu-ray

player, HD cable box, HD STB satellite receiver, cable box, or STB satellite receiver may require a DVI-HDMI (DVI to HDMI) cable or DVI-HDMI (DVI to HDMI) adapter. The PC/DVI AUDIO IN jack is required for audio.

If an external device such as a DVD, Blu-ray player, cable box, STB satellite receiver supporting HDMI version

older than 1.3 is connected, the TV may operate abnormally (e.g. no screen display / no sound / annoying flicker / abnormal color).

If there is no sound after connecting an HDMI cable, check the HDMI version of the external device. If you

suspect the version is older than 1.3, contact the provider of the device to confirm the HDMI version and request an upgrade.

It is recommended you purchase an HDMI-certified cable. Otherwise, the screen may appear blank or a

connection error may occur.

DVI OUT

R W

AUDIO OUT

R-AUDIO-L

Using a Component (up to 720p/1080i) or Audio/Video (480i only) Cable

Available devices: DVD, Blu-ray player, cable box, STB satellite receiver, VCR

W R

R W

AUDIO OUT

R-AUDIO-L

W R

Device

Red White Yellow

✎

COMPONENT IN 1, 2 / AV IN: When connecting to AV IN, the color of the AV IN [Y/VIDEO] jack (green) will not

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

R-AUDIO-L

COMPONENT OUT

R GB

PR PB Y

Red White Red Blue Green

Device

match the video cable (yellow).

✎

For better picture quality, the Component connection is recomended over the A/V connection.

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R GB

Connecting to an Audio Device

(DVI)

R-AUDIO-L

Using an Audio Cable Connection

Available devices: Digital Audio System, Ampliﬁer, DVD home theater

✎

AUDIO OUT: Connects to the audio input jacks on your amplifier/home theater.

When connecting, use the appropriate connector.

When an audio amplifier is connected to the AUDIO OUT jacks: Decrease the volume of the TV and adjust the

volume level with the amplifier’s volume control.

Red White

Ampliﬁer / DVD home theater

AUDIO IN

02 Connections

Using an HDMI/DVI Cable or a D-sub Cable

Connecting to a PC

AUDIO OUT

DVI OUT

(DVI)

AUDIO OUT

PC OUT

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Connections

SOURCE

Display Modes (D-Sub and HDMI/DVI Input)

Optimal resolution

y PL42C430: 1024 X 768 @ 60Hz y PL50C430: 1360 X 768 @ 60Hz

Mode Resolution

IBM

MAC

VESA CVT

VESA DMT

VESA GTF

✎

NOTE

For HDMI/DVI cable connection, you must use the HDMI IN 1(DVI) jack.

The interlace mode is not supported.

The set might operate abnormally if a non-standard video format is selected.

Separate and Composite modes are supported. SOG(Sync On Green) is not supported.

640 x 350 720 x 400

640 x 480 832 x 624

720 x 576

1280 x 720

640 x 480 640 x 480 640 x 480 800 x 600 800 x 600

800 x 600 1024 x 768 1024 x 768 1024 x 768 1280 x 720 1360 x 768

1280 x 720 52.500 70.000 89.040 -/+

Horizontal Frequency

(KHz)

31.469

35.000

49.726

35.910

56.456

31.469

37.500

37.861

37.879

46.875

48.077

48.363

56.476

60.023

45.000

47.712

Vertical

Frequency (Hz)

70.086

70.087

66.667

74.551

59.950

74.777

59.940

75.000

72.809

60.317

75.000

72.188

60.004

70.069

75.029

60.000

60.015

Pixel Clock

Frequency

(MHz)

25.175

28.322

30.240

57.284

32.750

95.750

25.175

31.500

40.000

49.500

50.000

65.000

75.000

78.750

74.250

85.500

Sync Polarity

(H / V)

+/-

-/+

-/-

-/+

-/-

-/+/+ +/+ +/+

-/-

-/+/+ +/+ +/+

PL42C430 PL50C430

 

        

 

         



Changing the Input Source

Source List

Use to select TV or an external input sources such as a DVD / Blu-ray player / cable box / STB satellite receiver.



MENU → Input → Source List → ENTER



■ TV / AV / Component1 / Component2 / PC / HDMI1/DVI / HDMI2

✎

You can only choose external devices that are connected to the TV. In the Source List, connected inputs will be highlighted.

✎

In the Source List, PC is always activated.

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Edit Name



MENU → Input → Edit Name → ENTER

■ VCR / DVD / Cable STB / Satellite STB / PVR STB / AV Receiver / Game / Camcorder / PC / DVI PC / DVI Devices / TV / IPTV / Blu-ray / HD DVD / DMA: Name

the device connected to the input jacks to make your input source selection easier.

✎

When connecting an HDMI/DVI cable to the HDMI IN

1 (DVI) port, you should set to DVI PC or DVI Devices

mode under Edit Name.



Basic Features

CH LIST

How to Navigate Menus

Before using the TV, follow the steps below to learn how to navigate the menu and select and adjust different functions.

Channel Menu

03 Basic Features

 Seeing Channels

1 MENU button: Displays the main on-screen menu. 2 ENTER

3 RETURN button: Returns to the previous menu. 4 EXIT button: Exits the on-screen menu.

How to Operate the OSD (On Screen Display)

The access step may differ depending on the selected menu.

2 3 4 5



select an item. Conﬁrm the setting.

/ Direction button: Move the cursor and



▲ / ▼ Select an icon with the ▲ or ▼

ENTER



▲ / ▼

◄ / ►

ENTER



EXIT



The main menu options appear on the screen:

Picture, Sound, Channel, Setup, Input.

button. Press ENTER to access the

sub-menu. Select the desired submenu with

the ▲ or ▼ button. Adjust the value of an item with the

◄ or ► button. The adjustment in the OSD may differ depending on the selected menu.

Press ENTER to conﬁrm the selection.

Press EXIT.

Channel List

Using the Channel List, you can conveniently lock or add channels.



MENU → Channel → Channel List

→ ENTER

 

Adding channels

y Move to the (

button, select a channel to be added, and press the

ENTER button to add the channel.

y If you press the ENTER

next to the channel disappears and the channel is not added.

Locking channels

This feature allows you to prevent unauthorized users, such as children, from watching unsuitable programmes by muting out video and audio.

y Move to the

button, select a channel to be locked, and press the

ENTER button.



Channel List

Air

Ch.

Air

Αdd Lock

Move  



Page  





✎ 

is active when Child Lock is selected to On.



✎

NOTE

The PIN number input screen appears. Enter

your 4 digit PIN number. If you press the ENTER button again, the 

symbol next to the channel disappears and the channel lock is cancelled.

A blue screen is displayed when Child Lock is

activated. Select On or Off in Child Lock to easily turn

the channels which selected on  to be active or inactive.

1 / 7

# \

c c c \ c c c

Enter

Exit

) ﬁeld by pressing the ▲, ▼, ◄ or ►

ﬁeld by pressing the ▲, ▼, ◄ or ►







button again, the  symbol

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Basic Features

 Memorizing channels



MENU → Channel → ENTER



Air/Cable (Air / STD / HRC / IRC)

Before your television can begin memorizing the available channels, you must specify the type of signal source that is connected to the TV (i.e. an Air or a Cable system).

✎

NOTE

When selecting the Cable TV system: STD, HRC

and IRC identify various types of cable TV systems. Contact your local cable company to identify the type of cable system that exists in your particular area. At this point, the signal source has been selected.

Auto Program

Scans for all channels with active broadcast stations and stores them in the TV’s memory.

✎

If you want to stop Auto Programming, press the

ENTER button.

Fine Tune

If the reception is clear, you do not have to ﬁne tune the channel, as this is done automatically during the search and store operation. If the signal is weak or distorted, ﬁne tune the channel manually. Scroll to the left or right until the image is clear.

✎

Settings are applied to the channel your currently watching.

✎

Fine tuned channels that have been saved are marked with an asterisk “*” on the right-hand side of the channel number in the channel banner.

✎

To reset the fine-tuning, select Reset.

Color System (Auto / PAL-M / PAL-N / NTSC)

Normally the TV can receive image and sound with good quality when in the mode auto. This mode detects the signal color system automatically. In case of some signal reception with color unsatisfactory, select the Color System Mode to PAL-M, PAL-N or NTSC.

Picture Menu

 Changing the Preset Picture Mode



MENU → Picture → Mode → ENTER

Mode

Select your preferred picture type.



■ Dynamic: Suitable for a bright room.

■ Standard: Suitable for a normal environment.

■ Movie: Suitable for watching movies in a dark room.



P.MODE

 Adjusting Picture Settings



MENU → Picture → ENTER



Cell Light / Contrast / Brightness / Sharpness / Color / Tint (G/R)

Your television has several setting options for picture quality control.

✎

NOTE

When you make changes to Cell Light, Contrast,

Brightness, Sharpness, Color or Tint (G/R) the OSD will be adjusted accordingly.

In PC mode, you can only make changes to Cell

Light, Contrast and Brightness. Settings can be adjusted and stored for each

external device connected to the TV. Lowering picture brightness reduces power

consumption.

 Economical Solutions



MENU → Picture → Eco Sensor → ENTER



Eco Sensor (Off / On)

Eco Sensor detects surrounding light intensity using an optical sensor and adjusts the screen’s brightness.

■ Eco Sensor (Off / On): Turns the sensor off or on.

✎

If you adjust the Cell Light, the Eco Sensor will be set to Off.

■ Min Cell Light: Manually adjust the screen brightness (0~10).

✎

If Eco Sensor is On, the display brightness may change (become slightly darker or brighter) depending on the surrounding light intensity.

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 Changing the Picture Options



MENU → Picture → Advanced Settings →



ENTER

Advanced Settings

(Advanced Settings are available in Standard / Movie mode) Compared to previous models, new Samsung TVs have a more precise picture.

✎

In PC mode, you can only make changes to Gamma and White Balance.

T V

Black Tone : Off ►

Picture

Dynamic Contrast : High ►

Sound

Gamma : 0 ►

Color Space : Native ►

Channel

White Balance ►

Flesh Tone : 0 ►

Setup

Edge Enhancement : On ►

Input

■ Black Tone (Off / Dark / Darker / Darkest): Select the

black level to adjust the screen depth.

■ Dynamic Contrast (Off / Low / Medium / High): Adjust

the screen contrast.

■ Gamma: Adjust the primary color intensity.

■ Color Space (Auto / Native): Adjust the range of colors

available to create the image.

■ White Balance: Adjust the color temperature for a more

natural picture. R-Offset / G-Offset / B-Offset: Adjust each color’s (red,

green, blue) darkness. R-Gain / G-Gain / B-Gain: Adjust each color’s (red,

green, blue) brightness. Reset: Resets the White Balance to it’s default settings.

■ Flesh Tone: Emphasize pink “Flesh Tone.”

■ Edge Enhancement (Off / On): Emphasize object

boundaries.

Advanced Settings



Move  



Enter   



Return

Picture Options



MENU → Picture → Picture Options → ENTER



✎

In PC mode, you can only make changes to the Color Tone, Size and Screen Burn Protection.



Move  

Picture Options



Enter   



Return

P.SIZE

T V

Color Tone : Cool ►

Picture

Size : 16:9 ►

Sound

Digital Noise Filter : Auto ►

HDMI Black Level : Normal ►

Channel

Film Mode : Off ►

Screen Burn Protection ►

Setup

Input

■ Color Tone (Cool / Normal / Warm1 / Warm2)

✎

Warm1 or Warm2 will be deactivated when the picture mode is Dynamic or Standard.

✎

Settings can be adjusted and stored for each external device connected to an input on the TV.

■ Size: Your cable box/satellite receiver may have its own set of screen sizes as well. However, we highly recommend you use 16:9 mode most of the time.

16:9 : Sets the picture to 16:9 wide mode.

Wide Zoom: Magnify the size of the picture more than 4:3.

✎

Adjusts the Position by using ▲, ▼ buttons.

Zoom: Magniﬁes the 16:9 wide picture (in the vertical direction) to ﬁt the screen size.

✎

Adjusts the Position or Size by using ▲, ▼ button.

4:3 : Sets the picture to basic (4:3) mode.

✎

Do not watch in 4:3 format for a long time. Traces of borders displayed on the left, right and center of the screen may cause image retention(screen burn) which are not covered by the warranty.

Screen Fit: Displays the full image without any cut-off when HDMI (720p / 1080i / 1080p) or Component (1080i / 1080p) signals are inputted.

03 Basic Features

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Basic Features

✎

NOTE

After selecting Screen Fit in HDMI (720p, 1080i,

1080p) or Component (1080i/1080p) may you made need to center the picture:

1. Press the ◄ or ► button to select Position.

2. Press the ENTER

3. Press the ▲, ▼, ◄ or ► button to move the

picture.

4. Press the ENTER

5. Press the ◄ or ► button to select Reset.

6. Press the ENTER

HD (High Definition): 16:9 - 1080i/1080p (1920x1080),

720p (1280x720) Settings can be adjusted and stored for each

external device you have connected to an input on the TV.

Input Source Picture Size

ATV, AV, Component (480i, 480p)

Component (1080i, 1080p), HDMI (720p, 1080i, 1080p)

PC 16:9, 4:3

■ Digital Noise Filter (Off / Low / Medium / High / Auto): If the broadcast signal received by your TV is weak, you can activate the Digital Noise Filter feature to reduce any static and ghosting that may appear on the screen.

✎

When the signal is weak, try other options until the best picture is displayed.

■ HDMI Black Level (Normal / Low): Selects the black level on the screen to adjust the screen depth.

✎

Available only in HDMI mode.

■ Film Mode (Off / Auto): Sets the TV to automatically sense and process ﬁlm signals from all sources and adjusts the picture for optimum quality.

✎

Available in TV, AV, COMPONENT (480i / 1080i) and HDMI (480i / 1080i).

■ Screen Burn Protection: To reduce the possibility of screen burn, this unit is equipped with screen burn prevention technology. The Time setting allows you to program the time between movement of the picture in minutes.

Pixel Shift (Off / On): Using this function, you can minutely move pixels on the PDP in horizontal or vertical direction to minimize after images on the screen.



button.

16:9, Wide Zoom, Zoom, 4:3

16:9, Wide Zoom, Zoom, 4:3, Screen Fit

✎

Optimum condition for pixel shift

Item

Horizontal 0~4 4

Vertical 0~4 4

Time 1~4 min. 4 min.

✎

The Pixel Shift value may differ depending on the TV size (inches) and mode.

✎

This function is not available in the Screen Fit mode.

Scrolling: This function removes after-images on the screen by moving all the pixels on the PDP according to a pattern. Use this function when there are remaining after-images or symbols on the screen, especially when you displayed a still image on the screen for a long time.

✎

The after-image removal function has to be executed for a long time (approximately 1 hour) to effectively remove after-images on the screen. If the after-image is not removed after performing the function, repeat the function again.

✎

Press any key on the remote control to cancel this feature.

Side Gray (Dark / Light): When you watch TV with the screen ratio set to 4:3, the screen is prevented from any damage by adjusting the white balance on both extreme left and right sides.

TV/AV/Component/

HDMI/PC

Reset (OK / Cancel)

Resets your current picture mode to its default settings.

 Setting up the TV with Your PC

Set the input source to PC.

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MENU → Picture → ENTER

Auto Adjustment

Adjust frequency values/positions and ﬁne tune the settings automatically.

✎

Not available when connecting with an HDMI/DVI cable.

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Screen

■ Coarse / Fine: Removes or reduces picture noise. If the

noise is not removed by Fine-tuning alone, then adjust the frequency as best as possible (Coarse) and Finetune again. After the noise has been reduced, readjust the picture so that it is aligned to the center of screen.

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■ PC Position: Adjust the PC’s screen positioning if it does not ﬁt the TV screen. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to adjust the Vertical-Position. Press the ◄ or ► button to adjust the Horizontal-Position.

■ Image Reset: Resets the image to default settings.

Using Your TV as a Computer (PC) Display

Setting Up Your PC Software (Based on Windows XP) Depending on the version of Windows and the video card,

the actual screens on your PC will probably look different, but the same basic set-up information will apply in most cases. (If not, contact your computer manufacturer or Samsung Dealer.)

1. Click on “Control Panel” on the Windows start menu.

2. Click on “Appearance and Themes” in the “Control

Panel” window and a display dialog-box will appear.

3. Click on “Display” and a display dialog box will appear.

4. Navigate to the “Settings” tab on the display dialog-box.

– The correct size setting (resolution)

[Optimum: PL42C430: 1024 X 768 pixels, PL50C430: 1360 X 768 pixels]

– If a vertical-frequency option exists on your display

settings dialog box, the correct value is ‘60’ or ‘60 Hz’. Otherwise, just click ‘OK’ and exit the dialog box.

Sound Menu

 Changing the Preset Sound Mode

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MENU → Sound → Mode → ENTER

Mode

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■ Standard: Selects the normal sound mode.

■ Music: Emphasizes music over voices.

■ Movie: Provides the best sound for movies.

■ Clear Voice: Emphasizes voices over other sounds.

■ Custom: Increase the intensity of high-frequency sound to allow a better listening experience for the hearing impaired.

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 Adjusting sound settings



MENU → Sound → Equalizer → ENTER

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Equalizer

Adjusts the sound mode.

■ Balance L/R: Adjusts the balance between the right and left speaker.

■ 100Hz / 300Hz / 1KHz / 3KHz / 10KHz (Bandwidth Adjustment): Adjusts the level of speciﬁc bandwidth frequencies.

 Sound Settings

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MENU → Sound → ENTER

SRS TruSurround HD (Off / On)

SRS TruSurround HD 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.

Multi-Track Sound (MTS)

■ Mono: Choose for channels that are broadcasting in

mono or if you are having difﬁculty receiving a stereo signal.

■ Stereo: Choose for channels that are broadcasting in

stereo.

■ SAP: Choose to listen to the Separate Audio Program,

which is usually a foreign-language translation.

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Depending on the particular program being broadcast, you can listen to Mono, Stereo or SAP.

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Auto Volume (Off / On)

Because each broadcasting station has its own signal conditions, the volume may ﬂuctuate each time 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.

Speaker Select (External Speaker / TV Speaker)

A sound echo may occur due to a difference in decoding speed between the main speaker and the audio receiver. In this case, set the TV to External Speaker.

✎

When Speaker Select is set to External Speaker, the volume and MUTE buttons will not operate and the sound settings will be limited.

✎

When Speaker Select is set to External Speaker

TV Speaker: Off , External Speaker: On

✎

When Speaker Select is set to TV Speaker

TV Speaker: On , External Speaker: On

✎

If there is no video signal, both speakers will be mute.

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Basic Features

Setup Menu

 Setting the Time



MENU → Setup → Time → ENTER

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Time

■ Time: Setting the clock is for using various timer features of the TV.



The current time will appear every time you press the INFO button.

✎

If you disconnect the power cord, you have to set the clock again.

Clock Set: Set the Month, Day, Year, Hour, Minute and am/pm manually.

✎

You can set the Month, Day, Year, Hour and Minute directly by pressing the number buttons on the remote control.

 Using the Sleep Timer



MENU → Setup → Time → Sleep Timer → ENTER

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■ Sleep Timer TV after a preset period of time. (30, 60, 90, 120, 150 and 180 minutes).

✎



To cancel the Sleep Timer, select Off.

: Automatically shuts down the

Repeat: Select Once, Everyday, Mon~Fri, Mon~Sat or Sat~Sun.

Volume: Set the desired volume level. Channel: Select the desired channel.

✎

Auto Power Off (available only when the TV is turned on by the Timer): The TV will be automatically turned off after 3 hours of being left idle to prevent overheating.

 Locking Programs



MENU → Setup → ENTER

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Child Lock (Off / On)

Lock channels in Channel List, to prevent unauthorized users,such as children, from watching unsuitable programme.

✎

Available only when the Setup source is set to TV.

✎

The PIN input screen appears before the setup screen. Enter your 4-digit PIN, the default of which is “0-0-0-0.”

✎

Change the PIN using the Change PIN option.

Change PIN

Change your personal ID number required to set up the TV.

✎

If you forget the PIN code, press the remote control buttons in the following sequence, which resets the PIN to “0-0-0-0”: POWER (Off) → MUTE → 8 → 2 → 4 →

POWER (On).

 Setting the On / Off Timer



MENU → Setup → Time → Timer 1 → ENTER

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■ Timer 1 / Timer 2 / Timer 3: Three different on / off timer settings can be made.

✎

You must set the clock first.

T V

On Time / Off Time: Set the hour, minute, and activate / inactivate. (To activate the timer with the setting you’ve chosen, set to Activate.)

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Picture

Sound

Channel

Setup

Input

On Time

▲

▼

Off Time

Repeat

Volume

10 03

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Move  

Timer 1

Inactivate

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Adjust   

Inactivate

Channel

Air

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Return

Once

 Other Features



MENU → Setup → ENTER

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Language

Set the menu language.

1. Select Language and press the ENTER

2. Choose desired language and press the ENTER

button.

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button.

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Caption

(On-Screen Text Messages) The Caption function operates when watching regular analog

channels or when you have an analog external component (such as a VCR) connected.

■ Caption (Off / On): You can switch the caption function on or off. If captions are not available, they will not be displayed on the screen.

✎

The Caption feature doesn’t work in Component, HDMI or PC modes.

■ Mode (Caption / Text): You can select the desired caption mode.

■ Channel / Field

✎

Depending on the particular broadcast, it might be necessary to alter the settings to Channel and Field.

✎

Different channels and fields display different information: Field 2 carries additional information that supplements the

✎

information in Field 1. (For example, Channel 1 may have subtitles in English, while Channel 2 has subtitles in Spanish)

Game Mode (Off / On)

When connecting to a game console such as PlayStation™ or Xbox™, you can enjoy a more realistic gaming experience by selecting the game mode.

✎

NOTE

Precautions and limitations for game mode.

– To disconnect the game console and connect

another external device, set Game Mode to Off in the setup menu.

– If you display the TV menu in Game Mode, the

screen shakes slightly.

Game Mode is not available when the input source

is set to TV or PC. After connecting the game console, set Game Mode

to On to prevent poor picture quality. If Game Mode is On: Picture mode is set to

Standard and Sound mode is set to Movie. Selecting Reset after adjusting the equalizer returns

the equalizer to its default settings.

Melody (Off / Low / Medium / High)

Set so that a melody plays when the TV is turned on or off.

✎

The Melody does not play.

When no sound is output from the TV because the

MUTE button has been pressed.

When no sound is output from the TV because the

volume has been reduced to minimum with the VOL

– button.

When the TV is turned off by Sleep Timer function.

Energy Saving (Off / Low / Medium /



High)

This adjusts the brightness of the TV in order to reduce power consumption. When watching TV at night, set the Energy Saving to High to reduce eye fatigue as well as power consumption.

AV Color System (Auto / PAL-M / PAL-N / NTSC)

You can set the color encoding standards for external signal inputs. Normally the TV can receive image and sound with good quality in Auto mode. This mode detects the color signal sources automatically. If the color implementation is unsatisfactory, select any of PAL-M, PAL-N or NTSC.

✎

This function is available only in AV mode.

 Picture In Picture (PIP)

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PIP

You can watch the TV tuner and one external video source simultaneously. PIP (Picture-in-Picture) does not function in the same mode.



MENU → Setup → PIP → ENTER

✎

NOTE

For PIP sound, refer to the Sound Select

instructions. If you turn the TV off while watching in PIP mode, the

PIP window will disappear. You may notice that the picture in the PIP window

becomes slightly unnatural when you use the main screen to view a game or karaoke.

PIP Settings

Main picture Sub picture Component, HDMI1/DVI,

HDMI2, PC

■ PIP (Off / On): Activate or deactivate the PIP function.

■ Source (TV / AV): You can select a source of the sub-

picture.

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■ Size (

■ Position (

sub-picture.

■ Channel: Select the channel for the sub-screen.

■ Sound Select (Main / Sub): You can choose the

desired sound (Main / Sub) in the PIP mode.

/  / ): Select a size for the sub-picture.

✎

This function is available in HDMI mode.



/  /  / ): Select a position for the

✎

In Double (, ) mode, Position cannot be selected.

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