Samsung PN42C450 User Manual

Quick Setup Guide

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Congratulations on the purchase of your new Samsung TV. Read this setup guide to get your TV up and running quickly.

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Step 1: Install the Stand

Follow the steps below to connect the TV to the stand.

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NOTE

Make sure you distinguish between the front and back of the Stand and

Guide Stand when assembling them.

Make sure that at least two people lift and move the TV.

Stand the product up and fasten the screws. If you fasten the screws with

the PDP TV placed down, it may lean to one side.

1 Connect the Guide Stand to the

Stand using four screws (M4 X L12) as shown.

2 With your TV upright, connect the

TV to the Stand as shown.

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Screws (M4 X L12)

Guide Stand

Stand

Rear

3 Fasten screws (M4 X L12) at

position 1, and then fasten the two screws (M4 X L12) at position

Top view

Front

Rear

Step 4: Connect External Devices

Connecting an AV device (DVD/Blu-ray player, cable/satellite box, etc.)

Use one of the connections below to connect your TV to an external A/V device. We recommend using HDMI for the highest picture quality.

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When connecting to AV IN on the back of your TV, attach the video cable (yellow) to the green jack next to the AV IN label. The jack will not match the color of the video cable (yellow).

Video Cable (Not Supplied)

Lowest Quality Connection

Audio/Video connection (480i only)

Using an Audio/Video Cable

Digital Audio System, Ampliﬁer, Home Theater

Device

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

Audio Cable

(Not Supplied)

Component Cable (Not Supplied)

HDMI Cable (Not Supplied)

HDMI to DVI Cable (Not Supplied)

Audio Cable (Not Supplied)

Best Connection

HD connection (up to 720p/1080i)

Using an HDMI Cable

DVD / Blu-ray player / HD cable box /

HDMI OUT

HD STB (Set-Top-Box) satellite receiver

Device

Very Good Connection

HD connection (up to 720p/1080i)

Using a DVI to HDMI Cable

DVI OUT

AUDIO OUT

DVD / Blu-ray player / HD cable box /

HD STB (Set-Top-Box) satellite receiver

Device

Good Connection

Component connection (up to 720p/1080i)

Using a Component Cable

COMPONENT OUT

AUDIO OUT

Digital Audio System, Ampliﬁer,

Home Theater

Device

Connecting an audio device (Home Theater, etc.)

Connect your TV to your Home Theater or other audio device to enjoy enhanced Sound quality.

Analog Audio connection

Using an Audio Cable

Audio Cable (Not Supplied)

Optical Cable (Not Supplied)

Ampliﬁer / DVD home theater

AUDIO IN

Digital Audio connection

Using an Optical Cable

Digital Audio System

OPTICAL

Connecting a PC

Connect your TV to a PC to use it as a Monitor.

HD connection

Audio Cable (Not Supplied)

HDMI to DVI Cable (Not Supplied)

D-Sub Cable (Not Supplied)

Audio Cable (Not Supplied)

Using a DVI to HDMI Cable

AUDIO OUT

DVI OUT

Using an D-Sub Cable

PC OUT

AUDIO OUT

Rear

Front

Step 2: Install the Batteries into the Remote

To install batteries into your remote control, follow these steps:

1. Lift the cover on the back of the remote

upward as shown in the ﬁgure to the right.

2. Install two AAA batteries.

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Make sure to match the + and ends of the batteries to the diagram in the battery compartment.

3. Replace the cover.

Step 3: Connect Power and Antenna or Cable

VHF/UHF Antenna

Antenna Cable (Not Supplied)

Use a 75 ohm (round) cable.

Make sure the AC power cord is plugged in securely to the wall outlet and the TV.

Connect Ant In to

• Wall cable jack

• VHF/UHF Antenna

• Cable or Satellite box Ant or Cable Out

Step 5: Run Plug & Play

When you turn on your TV for the ﬁrst time, it automatically launches the Plug & Play function. With Plug & Play, you can select the On Screen Display language, set the clock mode, and launch the TV’s channel memorizing process.

It also displays connection instructions similar to those in this guide. To navigate while Plug & Play is running, press the Up, Down, Left or Right arrow

buttons on your remote. To make a selection, press the ENTER To skip a screen, press the MENU button. To turn on your TV, press the POWER

button on the remote or on the TV. To run Plug & Play, follow these steps:

1 Using your remote control,

select the language for the On Screen Display (OSD), and then press ENTER

button.

Select Language of the OSD.

Language :

2 Select Home Use, and then

press ENTERE button. If you select Store Demo, the TV will reset your picture and audio settings every 30 minutes.

Select ‘Home Use’ when installing this TV in your home.

Store Demo Home Use

Plug & Play

button.

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Most cable systems are Standard(STD) systems, If you are not sure about what kind of cable system you have, contact your cable company.

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If your TV is attached to a cable or satellite box, skip Steps 3 through 5. After Plug & Play is complete, set your TV to Channel 3 or 4, according to the directions for your cable or satellite box.

4 The TV memorizes the available

channels. This process can take up to 45 minutes.

5 After the TV has memorized

the channels, choose the Clock Mode. Select Auto if you have a digital channel in your area. Select Manual if you don’t, or if you have a cable or

Auto Program in Progress.

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Set the Clock Mode.

Clock Mode

Plug & Play

Stop

Plug & Play

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Auto

Manual

Enter m Skip

satellite box. When done, press

7 Select the time zone in which you live, and then press ENTER

button.

8 After the time zone screen, The connection method for best HD screen

quality is displayed. Press Right arrow button on your remote to view each screen in succession. Press the Blue button to skip this section.

9 The Enjoy your TV. screen appears. Then press ENTER

If You Want to Rerun Plug & Play

1. Press the SOURCE button on your remote, then select TV mode.

2. Press the MENU button on your remote to display the menu.

3. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Setup, and then press ENTER

4. Press ENTER

again to select Plug & Play.

button.

ENTERE button.

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3 Antenna Source is Air, Cable

or Auto, you must select Antenna Source to same type as your cable system type. After selecting source, select Start; then press the ENTERE button on your remote.

Plug & Play

Select the Antenna source to memorize.

Air

Cable

Auto

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Start

If you select Manual, the clock setting screen appears.

6 Select the daylight savings time

setting: Off, On or Auto and then press ENTERE button.

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This function is only available when the Clock Mode is set to

Auto.

Plug & Play

Set to daylight saving time.

DST

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Off

Auto

Enter m Skip

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Remote Control Buttons and Functions

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This is a special remote control for the visually impaired and has Braille points on the Power, Channel and Volume buttons.

Turns the TV on and off.

Press to directly access to channels.

Press to select additional channels (digital) being

broadcasted by the same station. For example, to select

channel “54-3”, press “54”, then press “-” and “3”.

Adjusts the volume.

Brings up the OSD.

Displays Media Play (USB).

Quickly select frequently used functions.

Returns to the previous menu.

Buttons used in the Channel list, Media Play (USB)

menu, etc.

Use these buttons in Media Play (USB) and Anynet+

modes (�: Controls recording on Samsung recorders

that have the Anynet+ feature).

A B C D

S.MODE SLEEP

P.MODE P.SIZE

Displays and selects the available video sources.

Returns to the previous channel.

Cuts off the sound temporarily.

Changes channels.

Displays channel list on the screen.

Displays Favorite Channel Lists on the screen.

Displays information on the TV screen.

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

Exits the menu.

S.MODE: Press to select the sound mode. SLEEP: Automatically shuts off the TV at a preset time. MTS: Press to choose stereo, mono or Separate Audio

Program (SAP broadcast).

P.MODE: Press to select the picture mode. P.SIZE: Selects the picture size. CC: Controls the caption decoder.

Changing Channels and Adjusting the Volume

Adjust the volume by pressing the Volume button

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You can also change the channels by pressing the

on the remote.

button on the front panel of your TV and adjust the volume by pressing the y button.

Selecting a Source

To watch a movie on your Blu-ray player or watch your favorite TV show, you must select the correct source. A source is a device, such as a Blu-ray/DVD player, a cable/satellite box, antenna or a cable TV input. Sources can be connected to your TV through the HDMI, DVI, Component, Composite, or D-sub connections, or through the Antenna or Cable In connections.

To view the signal from a source connected to the HDMI, DVI, Component, Composite, or D-sub jack, press the SOURCE button on your remote. Each time you press the SOURCE button, you change to a different source.

Viewing the On Screen Menus

To view the On Screen Menus, follow these steps:

1. With the power on, press the MENU button on

your remote. The main menu appears. The menu’s left side has the following menu options: Picture, Sound, Channel, Setup, Input, Application and Support.

2. Press the ▲ or ▼ button on your remote to select a menu option, and then press the ENTER

3. When done using the menu, press the EXIT button on your remote to exit.

button.

Changing the Screen Size

Your TV has several screen size options, each designed to work best with speciﬁc types of video input. If you have a cable box or satellite receiver, it may have its own set of screen sizes as well.

To change the screen size, press the P.SIZE button on your remote. The ﬁrst time you press it, your TV displays the current setting. Thereafter, each time you press the P.SIZE button, you change the size of the picture on the screen.

The following sizes are available:

Change the channels by pressing the Channel button on the remote.

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If your TV is attached to a cable or satellite box, change the channel using the box’s remote.

Changing the Picture Mode

Your TV has four preset Picture Modes with factory adjusted settings, each designed to give you an excellent picture under speciﬁc conditions.

The Picture Modes are listed and described in the table below:

Mode

Dynamic

Standard

Movie

To change the Picture Mode, follow these steps:

1. With the TV on, press the TOOLS button on your remote. The Tools menu

appears.

2. Using the ▲ or ▼ on your remote, select Picture Mode.

3. On the Picture Mode menu, use the ◄ or ► on your remote to select the Picture Mode you want.

4. Press the EXIT button to exit the menu.

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Brightens picture. For a vibrant, enhanced image in brightly lit or sunny room.

For a bright, detailed picture in a normally lit room. For a studio quality cinema picture in a dimly lit or dark room.

Setting the Clock

Before you can use your TV’s On/Off Timer, you must set the clock. To set the clock, follow these steps:

1. Turn on your TV, press the MENU button on your remote, then select Setup → Time.

2. Select Clock Mode, and then press the ENTER

3. Choose Auto or Manual.

If you select Auto, the current time will be set automatically using the time

from a digital channel.

If you select Manual, you can set the Month, Day, Year, Hour, Minute

and am/pm directly by pressing up, down, left and right arrow button on your remote.

4. Press the RETURN button on your remote when done.

button.

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

Connecting a USB Device for Media Play

You can enjoy photo and music ﬁles stored on a USB device by connecting it to the TV and using the Media Play feature. To connect a USB device for Media Play, follow these steps:

1. Turn on your TV.

2. Connect a USB device

containing photo and/or music ﬁles to the USB jack on the side of the TV.

3. When the Input selection screen is displayed, press the  button to select Media Play (USB), then press the ENTER

button.

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