Samsung PL-42S5S User Manual

Owner’s Instructions

PL-42S5S

This device is a Class B digital apparatus.

Important Warranty Information Regarding Television Format Viewing

Wide screen format PDP Displays (16:9, the aspect ratio of the screen width to height) are primarily designed to view wide screen format full-motion video. The images displayed on them should primarily be in the wide screen 16:9 ratio format, or expanded to fill the screen if your model offers this feature and the images are constantly moving. Displaying stationary graphics and images on screen, such as the dark side-bars on nonexpanded standard format television video and programming, should be limited to no more than 5% of the total television viewing per week.

Additionally, viewing other stationary images and text such as stock market reports, video game displays, station logos, web sites or computer graphics and patterns, should be limited as described above for all televisions. Displaying stationary images that exceed the above guidelines

can cause uneven aging of PDP Displays that leave subtle, but permanent burned-in ghost images in the PDP picture. To avoid this, vary the programming and images, and primarily display full screen moving images, not stationary patterns or dark bars.

On PDP models that offer picture sizing features, use these controls to view different formats as a full screen picture.

Be careful in the selection and duration of television formats used for viewing. Uneven PDP aging as a result of format selection and use, as well as burned-in images, are not covered by your Samsung limited warranty.

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 45 of this manual to reduce the degree of brightness and contrast of the screen when displaying a still image.

Altitude

The PDP will not operate normally at altitudes above 6500 ft.

Heat on the top of the PDP 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 of 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 1,230,000(SD-level) to 3,150,000(HD-level) pixels which require sophisticated technology to produce. However, there may be 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 5°C(41°F)

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

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

Afterimage on the Screen.

Displaying still images from Video games and PC for longer than a certain period of time may produce partial afterimages. 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.

Installation

Be sure to contact an authorized service center when installing your set in a location with heavy dust, high or low temperatures, high humidity, and chemical substances, or where it will be operated for 24 hours continuously such as an airport, train station, etc. Failure to do so may cause serious damage to your set.

Table of Contents

General Information

Your New Plasma Display Panel......................8

Remote Control Buttons ................................11

Wall Installation Instructions ..........................13

How to assemble the Stand-Base ..................17

Connections

Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas ..............20

Connecting Cable TV ..................................21

Connecting a VCR ......................................23

Connecting a Camcorder ............................24

Connecting a DVD Player (480i, 480p) ........25

Connecting a DTV Receiver (480p, 720p,

1080i) ......................................................26

Connecting to HDMI (High Definition

Picture Control

Changing the Picture Standard ....................44

Customizing the Picture Settings ....................45

Viewing the DNIe Demonstration ..................47

Changing the Screen Size ............................48

Viewing the Picture-in-Picture.........................50

Setting the My Color Control Mode ...............56

Sound Control

Customizing the Sound ..............................62

Using Automatic Sound Settings ...................63

Setting the TruSurround XT............................64

Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS) track ..65

Using the Auto Volume ................................66

Setting the On/Off Melody ..........................67

Multimedia Interface) (480p, 720p, 1080i) ..27

Connecting a Digital TV Set-Top Box (480p,

720p, 1080i) ............................................28

Connecting to an Analog Amplifier ..............29

Operation

Turning the TV On and Off ..........................32

Plug & Play Feature ....................................34

Memorizing the Channels ............................37

Adding and Erasing Channels ......................39

Viewing an External Signal Source................41

Selecting the Internal Mute ..........................68

Channel Control

Fine Tuning Analog Channels ......................70

LNA (Low Noise Amplifier) ..........................71

Connecting a PC and Operation

Connecting a PC ........................................74

Changing the Position of the Image ..............78

Picture Quality Adjustment............................79

Image Reset ................................................82

Time Setting

Setting the Clock ........................................84

Setting the Sleep Timer ................................85

Setting the On/Off Timer..............................86

Function Description

Selecting a Menu Language ........................88

Digital Noise Reduction................................89

Setting the Blue Screen ................................90

Using the Color Weakness Enhancement

Option ......................................................91

Viewing Closed Captions ............................92

Using the Energy Saving Feature ..................93

Preventing Screen Burn-in ............................94

Reducing the Effects of Screen Burn ..............95

Using the V-Chip (for USA) ..........................96

Using the V-Chip (for Canada)....................102

Appendix

Troubleshooting ........................................112

Care and Maintenance ..............................113

Specifications............................................114

Note

• The information contained in this Owner’s Instructions is subject to change without prior notice for improvement, and may vary depending on the version of the TV’s software and the regional conditions.

PLASMA DISPLAY PANEL

General Information

Your New Plasma Display Panel ......................................................8

Remote Control Buttons ................................................................11

Wall Installation Instructions ..........................................................13

How to assemble the Stand-Base....................................................17

Your New Plasma Display Panel

Front Panel

Œ SOURCE button

Press to display all of the available video sources (TV, AV, S-Video, Component1, Component2, PC, and HDMI).

´ MENU button

Displays the main on-screen menu.

ˇ VOL +, -buttons

Press to increase or decrease the volume. Also used to select or adjust items on the on-screen menu.

¨ CH( , ) buttons

Press CH or CH to change channels. Also used to move up or down in the on-screen menu.

∏”Ø

ˆ (Enter) button

Press to confirm a selection.

Ø Power button

Press to turn the TV on and off.

Power indicator

- Power Off : Blue

- Power On : Off

∏ Remote Control Sensor

Aim the remote control towards this spot on the TV.

”

Speakers

Checking Accessories

Once you have unpacked your TV, check to make sure that you have all the parts shown here. If any piece is missing or broken, call your dealer.

Owner’s Instructions

The following parts are sold separately and are available at most electronics stores.

S-VIDEO Cable

Remote Control/

AAA Batteries

HDMI Cable

PC Cable

Power Cord Cloth-CleanWarranty Card/

Registration Card/

Safety Guide Manual

(Not available in all locations)

HDMI/DVI cable

PC Audio Cable

Component Cables (RCA)

Antenna Cable

Rear Panel

Œ POWER IN

Connect the supplied power cord.

´ SERVICE ONLY

Connector for service only.

Ø PC AUDIO IN

Connect to the audio output jack on your PC.

∏ COMPONENT IN 1, 2

Video (Y/PB/PR) and audio (L-AUDIO-R) component inputs.

ˇ HDMI/DVI IN

Connect to the HDMI jack of a device with HDMI output. These inputs can also be used as a DVI connection with separate analog audio inputs. An optional HDMI/DVI cable will be necessary to make this connection. When using the optional HDMI/DVI adapter, the DVI analog audio inputs on your TV allow you to receive left and right audio from your DVI device. (Not compatible with PC)

¨ DVI AUDIO IN (AUDIO-L/R)

Connect to the DVI audio output jack of an external device.

” ANT IN

75Ω Coaxial connector for Antenna/Cable Network.

’ AV OUT (VIDEO / AUDIO L/R)

Outputs for external devices.

˝ AV IN (VIDEO / AUDIO L/R)

Video and audio inputs for external devices, such as a camcorder or VCR.

Ô S-VIDEO

Video input for external devices with an S-Video output, such as a camcorder or VCR.

ˆ PC IN

Connect to the video output jack on your PC.

Notes

• Please be sure to match the color coded input terminals and cable jacks.

• For further details about connections, refer to pages 20-29.

•Whenever you connect an audio or video system to your television, ensure that all elements are switched off. Refer to the documentation supplied with your equipment for detailed connection instructions and associated safety precautions.

Remote Control Buttons

Remote Control

Œ POWER button

Turns the TV on and off.

´ Number buttons ˇ +100 button

Press to select channels over 100. For example, to select channel 121, press “+100”, then press “2” and “1.”

¨ MUTE button

Press to mute the TV sound.

ˆ VOL (Volume) buttons

Use it to adjust volume.

Ø SLEEP button

Press to select a preset time interval for automatic shutoff.

∏ MENU button

Displays the main on-screen menu.

” ENTER button

Confirms a selection.

’ PRE-CH button

Tunes to the previous channel.

˝ SOURCE button

Press to display all of the available video sources Component1, Component2, PC, and HDMI).

Ô CH (Channel) buttons

Use it to switch channels.

 INFO button

Press to display information on the TV screen.

Ò EXIT button

Press to exit the menu.

Ú Up/Down/Left/Right buttons

Control the cursor in the menu.

(TV, AV, S-Video,

Continued...

Æ P.SIZE button

Select Picture size. (Refer to page 48)

ı STILL button

Press to pause the current screen.

˜ PIP button

Activates picture in picture. (Refer to page 50)

¯ SOURCE button

Press to select a signal from an external source in PIP.

˘ PIP control buttons

(These buttons change channels in the PIP window only.)

: Displays the available channels in sequence.

¿ SRS button

Selects Trusurround XT mode.

¸ MTS button

Press to choose stereo, mono or Separate Audio Program (SAP broadcast).

˛ CAPTION button

Controls the caption decoder.

◊ P.MODE button

Adjust the TV picture by selecting one of the preset factory settings (or select your personal, customized picture settings). (Refer to page 44)

± E.SAVING button

Press to adjust screen brightness according to surrounding environment. (Refer to page 93)

≠ SIZE button

Press to change the size of the PIP window.

Installing the Batteries in Your Remote Control

Slide the back cover to

open the battery compartment of the remote control.

Install two AAA size

batteries. Make sure to match the “+” and “-” ends of the batteries with the diagram inside the compartment.

Slide the cover back into

place.

Remote Control Operation Range

You can use your remote control within a distance of 23 feet and an angle of 30 degrees from the left and right sides of the TV’s remote control receiver.

Wall Installation Instructions

Refer to the correct installation guide according to your wall bracket.

Installation Notes

Contact a technician for installing the wall bracket.

Samsung Electronics is not responsible for any damage to the product or injury to yourself

or others if you elect to perform the wall installation.

This product is for installing on cement walls. The product may not stay in place when installed on plaster or wood.

Parts (Wall attachment panel is sold separately. Check with your dealer.)

Only use the components and accessories shipped with the panel.

Wall Bracket Hinge Accessories

Plastic Hanger : 4

Screw : 4

Screw : 11

Anchor : 111 Left : 1 Right : 1

How to assemble the Wall Mount Bracket

Insert and tighten the Captive Screw in the direction of the arrow. When done, mount the wall bracket on the wall.

Captive Screw

Hinge (Left)

There are two hinges (left and right). Use the correct one.

Before drilling into the wall, check if the length between the two locking holes at

the back of the product is correct. If the length is too short or long, loosen all or some of the 4 screws on the wall bracket to adjust the length.

Length between the two locking holes

Wall Bracket

Hinge (Right)

Check the installation diagram and mark the drill points on the wall. Use the 5.0 mm bit to drill holes deeper than 35 mm. Fix each anchor in the corresponding hole. Match each of the brackets and hinge holes to the corresponding anchor holes and insert and tighten the 11 screws .

Fixing the TV panel to the wall attachment panel bracket

The shape of the product may vary depending on the model. (The assemblies of the plastic hanger and the screw are the same)

Remove the 4 screws on the back of the product.

Insert the screw into the plastic hanger. (See the figure below)

• Mount the product on the wall bracket and make sure it is properly fixed to the left and right plastic hangers.

• Be careful when installing the product on the bracket as fingers can be caught in the holes.

• Make sure the wall bracket is securely fixed to the wall, or the product may not stay in place after installation.

Tighten the 4 screws in step 2 (plastic hanger + screw ) to the rear holes of

the product.

Remove safety pin (#) and insert the 4 product holders into the corresponding

bracket holes (!). Then place the product (@) so that it is firmly fixed to the bracket. Make sure to reinsert and tighten the safety pin (#) to securely hold the product to the bracket.

PDP

Wall Bracket Wall

How to Adjust Mounting Angle

Note : Adjust the bracket angle to -2° before installing it on the wall.

Note

1. Fix the product to the wall bracket.

2. Hold the product at the top in the center and pull it forward (direction of the arrow) to adjust the angle. (See the figure to the right)

3. You can adjust the bracket angle between

2° and 15°.

Make sure to use the top center, and not the left or the right side of the product to adjust the angle.

How to assemble the Stand-Base

Using the 4 screws for securing the stand pegs and the monitor, firmly attach the monitor to the stand pegs. (The exterior of the set may be different than the picture.)

Warning

Firmly secure the stand to the TV before moving it, as the stand may fall and could cause serious injury.

Two or more people should carry the TV. Never lay the TV on the floor because of possible damage to the screen.

➤

Always store the TV upright.

PLASMA DISPLAY PANEL

Connections

Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas ..............................................20

Connecting Cable TV....................................................................21

Connecting a VCR........................................................................23

Connecting a Camcorder..............................................................24

Connecting a DVD Player (480i, 480p)..........................................25

Connecting a DTV Receiver (480p, 720p, 1080i) ..........................26

Connecting to HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface)

(480p, 720p, 1080i) ..................................................................27

Connecting a Digital TV Set-Top Box (480p, 720p, 1080i) ..............28

Connecting to an Analog Amplifier ................................................29

Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas

Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads

If your antenna looks like this: it has 75-ohm round leads.

Plug the antenna lead into the ANT IN on the TV. Use an antenna cable. (Sold Separately)

Connecting Cable TV

You can connect different cable systems to your TV, including cable without a Cable box, and cable with a Cable box that descrambles some or all channels.

Cable without a Cable Box

Plug the incoming cable into the ANT IN on the TV. Use an antenna cable. (Sold Separately)

Cable with a Cable Box that Descrambles All Channels

Find the cable connected to the ANTENNA OUT terminal on your Cable box. This terminal might be

labeled “ANT OUT”, “VHF OUT” or simply “OUT”.

Connect the cable to the ANT IN on the TV. Use an antenna cable. (Sold Separately)

Cable Box

Cable with a Cable Box that Descrambles Some (But Not All) Channels

To complete this connection you will need a two-way splitter, an RF (A/B) switch, and four coaxial cables (which you can buy from your Samsung dealer or any electronics store).

Find and disconnect the cable that is connected to the ANTENNA IN terminal

of your Splitter. This terminal might be labeled “ANT IN”, “VHF IN” or simply, “IN”. Connect this cable to a two-way splitter.

Connect a coaxial cable between an OUT terminal of the splitter and the

IN terminal of the Cable box.

Connect a coaxial cable between the ANTENNA OUT terminal of the Cable

box and the B-IN terminal of the RF (A/B) switch.

Connect another cable between the other OUT terminal on the splitter and

the A–IN terminal on the RF (A/B) switch.

Connect the last coaxial cable between the OUT terminal of the RF (A/B)

switch and the ANT IN on the TV.

After you've made this connection, set the A/B switch to the “A” position for normal viewing. Set the A/B switch to the “B” position to view scrambled channels. (When you set the A/B switch to “B”, you will need to tune your Set-Top Box to the Cable box's output channel, which is usually channel 3 or 4.)

Connecting a VCR

Connecting a VCR to the Video or S-Video/Audio jack

TV Rear Panel

VCR

Power cord

Audio cable

Video cable

S-Video cable

How to Connect

Connect the Video/Audio cables between the VIDEO or S-VIDEO/AUDIO input jacks on the TV and VIDEO or S-VIDEO/AUDIO output jacks on the VCR. (Note: For better video, use an S-Video cable.)

Note

• Please be sure to match the color coded input terminals and cable jacks.

Videotape Playback:

1. Turn on your TV.

2. Press the SOURCE button to select “AV” or “S-Video”.

3. Turn on your VCR, insert a videotape and press the Play button.

Connecting a Camcorder

Viewing camcorder tapes

TV Rear Panel

Power cord

Camcorder

Audio cable

Video cable

S-Video cable

How to Connect

Connect a Video/Audio cable between the VIDEO or S-VIDEO/AUDIO input jacks on the TV and the VIDEO or S-VIDEO/AUDIO output jacks on the camcorder. (Note: For better video, use an S-VIDEO cable.)

Note

• Please be sure to match the color coded input terminals and cable jacks.

Viewing Tapes

1. Turn on your TV.

2. Press the SOURCE button to select “AV” or “S-Video”.

3. Turn on your camcorder and set it to video mode. (For details, refer to your camcorder owner’s instructions.)

4. Set the IN/OUT switch on your camcorder to OUT.

5. Insert the tape into the camcorder and press the Play button.

Connecting a DVD Player (480i, 480p)

Playing DVD

TV Rear Panel

Power cord

DVD Player

Component cable

Audio cable

How to Connect

Connect the Y, PB, PR (COMPONENT1, 2) input jacks on the TV to the Y, PB, PR output jacks

on the DVD player using a component cable.

Connect the AUDIO L/R (COMPONENT1, 2) input jacks on the TV to the AUDIO output

jacks on the DVD player using a audio cable.

Note

• Please be sure to match the color coded input terminals and cable jacks.

To Play DVD:

1. Turn on your TV.

2. Press the SOURCE button to select “Component 1” or “Component 2”.

3. Turn on your DVD player, insert a DVD disc and press the Play button.

• For an explanation of component video, see your DVD player’s owner’s instructions.

Connecting a DTV Receiver (480p, 720p, 1080i)

This TV displays the optimum picture in 720p mode.

Watching DTV

TV Rear Panel

Power cord

Component cable

DTV Receiver

Audio cable

HDMI/DVI cable

How to Connect

Connect the cable or antenna to the antenna input jack on the DTV.

Connect the Y, P

DVI output jacks on the DTV receiver using a component or HDMI/DVI cable.

B, PR (COMPONENT1, 2) or HDMI/DVI input jack on the TV to the Y, PB, PR or

Connect the AUDIO L/R (COMPONENT1, 2 or DVI AUDIO IN) input jacks on the TV with

the AUDIO output jacks on the DTV receiver using an audio cable.

Note

• Please be sure to match the color coded input terminals and cable jacks.

To Watch DTV:

1. Turn on your TV.

2. Turn on your DTV receiver.

• For an explanation of component video, see your DTV receiver owner’s instructions.

3. Press the SOURCE button to select “Component1”, “Component2” or “HDMI”.

Connecting to HDMI (High Definition

Multimedia Interface) (480p, 720p, 1080i)

Watching DTV

TV Rear Panel

Power cord

HDMI cable

DTV Set-Top Box

How to Connect

Connect the cable or antenna to the antenna input jack on the DTV.

Connect the HDMI/DVI input jack on the TV with the HDMI output jack on the DTV Set-Top Box

using an HDMI cable.

Note

• Please make sure the HDMI source’s power is on before selecting HDMI from the “Source List” on the TV.

To Watch DTV:

1. Turn on your TV.

2. Turn on your DTV receiver.

• For an explanation of HDMI video, see your DTV receiver owner’s instructions.

3. Press the SOURCE button to select “HDMI”.

Connecting a Digital TV Set-Top Box

(480p, 720p, 1080i)

By inputting a high-bandwidth digital content protection High-Definition picture source to the HDMI input jack on the TV, High-Definition pictures can be displayed on the screen in their digital form.

Connecting to HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface)/DVI Compatible

TV Rear Panel

Power cord

HDMI/DVI cable

Audio cable

DTV Set-Top Box

From cable or Antenna

How to Connect

Connect the DVI AUDIO (L, R) input jacks on the TV with the AUDIO output jacks on the

Set-Top Box using an audio cable.

Note

•Use analog stereo audio inputs when using the HDMI input with a device that outputs DVI instead of HDMI.

Connect the HDMI/DVI input jack on the TV and the DVI output jack on the Set-Top Box

using an HDMI/DVI cable.

Note

• The HDMI/DVI IN jack is not compatible with PC.

TV Rear Panel

Power cord

Connecting to an Analog Amplifier

Audio cable

Analog Amplifier

How to Connect

The “AV OUT (AUDIO L/R)” terminals cannot be used for external speakers.

You must hook them up to an amplifier.

When an audio amplifier is connected to the “AV OUT (AUDIO L/R)” terminals: Decrease the gain (volume) of the audio amplifier, turn the TV’s internal mute on and adjust the volume level with the volume control of the amplifier.

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