Samsung PPM42S2 User Manual

BN68-00258A(ENG)
Owner’s Instructions
PPM42S2
Samsung Electronics America inc.
105 Challenger Road, Ridgefield Park, N.J. 07660-0511, U.S.A
SERVICE DIVISION
TEL: 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864)
www.samsungsupport.com
PICTURE
Select Contrast Brightness Sharpness Color Tint R 50 G50
Move Enter Exit
Custom 100 50 50 50
Picture Sound Surround Sleep Timer
Custom Custom
Off Off
10 : 30 am
VIDEO
PLASMA DISPLAY PANEL
Connections
(Connecting Speakers / Receiver)
Connecting Speakers....................................................................22
Connecting a VCR/Cable Box ......................................................23
Connecting a DVD/Set-Top Box ....................................................24
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Connecting Speakers

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Speaker Audio Cable
Speaker Audio Cable
Connect the speaker audio cable to the external speaker output jack on the rear of the PDP matching the “+” and “-” ends of the cable with the diagram on the PDP.
How to Connect
Fix the bracket onto the guide pole located on the rear of speaker and fasten the screws.
After removing the three screws on the PDP, clamp the speaker and the PDP together and fasten the screws.
Connecting PDP and Speakers / Stand and Speakers

Connecting a VCR/Cable Box

S-Video Cable
Audio Cable
Video Cable
Connect Video/S-Video cable between the Video/S-Video Output jack on the VCR/Cable box and the Video Input jack on the PDP.
For better video, use an S-Video cable.
Connect an Audio cable between the Audio Output jacks on the VCR/Cable box and the Audio Input jacks (Video) on the PDP.
Videotape Playback:
1. Turn on PDP and press the Video or S-Video(if S-Video jack is connected.) button on your remote control.
2. Turn on your VCR, insert a videotape and press the Play button.
How to Connect
Power Plug
1
2
1 2
Connecting speakers to stands.
Guide pole
Guide pole
Guide pole
External speakers MUST have a power handling capability of 7 watts minimum (impedance 8 ohm).
PLASMA DISPLAY PANEL
Picture Control
Customizing the Picture ................................................................26
Using Automatic Picture Settings ....................................................27
Viewing the Picture-in-Picture..........................................................28
Changing the Screen Size ............................................................34
Freezing the Picture ......................................................................35

Connecting a DVD/Set-Top Box

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Audio Cable
Video (Y, P
b
, Pr) Cable
Power Plug
Connect a Video cable between the DVD/Set-Top Box (Y,Pb,Pr) Output jacks on the DVD/Set-Top Box and the Component1/2 Video Input (Y,Pb,Pr) Input jacks on the PDP.
Connect an Audio cable between the Audio Output jacks on the DVD/Set-Top Box and the Audio Input jacks (Component) on the PDP.
To Play DVD:
1. Turn on PDP and press the Component button to select the Component1 mode(480i).
2. Turn on your DVD, insert a DVD disc and press the Play button.
To Watch DTV:
1. Turn on PDP and press the Component button to select the Component2 mode(480p, 720p, 1080i).
2. Turn on your DTV receiver.
3. When the position and size of DTV screen are distored, adjust the screen correctly referring to
Picture Automatic Adjustment in page 57.
For an explanation of Component video, see your DVD/DTV receiver owners instructions.
How to Connect 1
2

Customizing the Picture

You can use the on-screen menus to change the Brightness, Contrast, Sharpness, Color, and Tint settings of your PDP.
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1
Press the Menu button, then press the joystick to enter.
2
Move the joystick left or right to select Dynamic”,
Standard”, “Movie or Custom picture setting.
You can select brightness as “High”, “Middle”, Low, or Custom in RGB mode.
3
Press the Menu button to exit.

Using Automatic Picture Settings

Your PDP has automatic picture settings that allow you to adjust the video display easily.
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1
Press the Menu button, then press the joystick to enter.
2
Move the joystick left or right to select Custom”. You will also see the items Contrast, Brightness,
Sharpness, Color and Tint.
3
Move the joystick up or down to select the item you wish to change.
4
Move the joystick left or right to change the value of the item.
5
Press the Menu button to exit.
Note
In the RGB mode, you cant adjust the sharpness, color and Tint.
Quick way to access the picture setting: Just press P.Mode on the remote control.
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PICTURE
Select Contrast Brightness Sharpness Color Tint R 50 G50
Move Enter Exit
Select Contrast Brightness Sharpness Color Tint R 50 G50
Move select Exit
Select
Contrast
Brightness Sharpness Color Tint R 50 G50
Move Adjust Exit
Custom 100 50 50 50
PICTURE
Custom
100 50 50 50
PICTURE
Custom 100 50 50 50
PICTURE
Select Dynamic
select Exit
PICTURE
Select Contrast Brightness Sharpness Color Tint R 50 G50
Move Enter Exit
Custom 100 50 50 50
Contrast 60

Viewing the Picture-in-Picture

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Selecting an External Signal
You can use PIP to view a signal from an external source, such as a VCR.
1
Press the Menu button. Move the joystick up or down to select PIP, then press the joystick to enter.
2
Move the joystick up or down to select Source”.
3
Move the joystick left or right to select Video”. You will also see the items Video and S-Video”.
The signal from these inputs will not appear if you have not connected any equipment to the PDPs input jacks.
4
Press the Menu button to exit.
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Selecting the PIPScreen
1
Press the Menu button. Move the joystick up or down to select PIP, then press the joystick to enter.
2
Move the joystick left or right to select On. The PIP image will appear in the corner of the screen.
3
Press the Menu button to exit.
Note
The PIP function not operates in Component mode.
Quick way to access the PIP: Just press PIP on the remote control.
!
Quick way to access the PIP source: Just press Source in the cover on the remote control.
!
Select Off
Move Enter Exit
Select On Source Video Swap Size Large Locate
Move Select Exit
PIP
PIP
Select On Source Video Swap Size Large Locate
Move Select Exit
Select On
Source Video
Swap Size Large Locate
Move Select Exit
Select On
Source S-Video
Swap Size Large Locate
Move Select Exit
PIP
PIP
PIP
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