Samsung PS42A451P1, PS42A451 User Manual

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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”. To avoid such image retention, reduce the degree of brightness and contrast of the screen when displaying a still image.
Height
The PDP can normally operate only under 2000m in height. It might abnormally function at a place over 2000m in height so do not install and operate there.
Heat on the top of the PDP TV
The top side of the product may be hot after long period 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.
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.
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 centre, when installing your set in a location with heavy dust, high or low temperatures, high humidity, chemical substance and where it operates continually such as the airport, the train station etc. Failure to do so may cause a serious damage to your set.
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 centre 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.
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Contents

General Information
User Instructions ............................................. 2
Checking Parts ................................................ 4
Using the Stand-Base ..................................... 4
Control Panel .................................................5
Connection Panel ............................................ 6
Viewing the Remote Control ...........................8
Operation
Switching Your Television On and Off .............9
Viewing the Menus .......................................... 9
Plug & Play Feature ...................................... 10
Using the TOOLS Button ..............................12
Viewing an External Signal Sources ............. 12
Editing Device Names ................................... 13
Channel Control
Storing Channels Automatically .................... 13
Storing Channels Manually ........................... 14
Adding / Locking Channels ...........................15
Sorting the Stored Channels ......................... 16
Assigning Names to Channels ...................... 16
Fine Tuning Channel Reception ....................17
Picture Control
Changing the Picture Standard ..................... 18
Customizing the Picture Settings .................. 18
Conguring Detailed Settings on the Picture
Picture Options ............................................. 20
Resetting the Picture Settings to the Factory
Defaults ......................................................... 22
... 19
Sound Control
Sound Features ............................................ 23
Selecting the Sound Mode
(depending on the model) ............................. 24
Connecting Headphones (Sold separately) ..24
Function Description
Time Features ............................................... 25
Language / Melody / Light Effect /
Entertainment / Energy Saving/ PIP .............. 26
PC Display
Setting up Your PC Software
(Based on Windows XP) ............................... 27
Input Mode (PC) ............................................ 28
Setting the PC ............................................... 29
About Anynet+
What is Anynet+? ..........................................
Connecting Anynet+ Devices ........................
Setting Up Anynet+ ......................................
Scanning and Switching between
Anynet+ Devices ........................................... 31
Recording ......................................................
Listening through a Receiver ........................
Check Points before Requesting Service .....
30 30 31
32 33 33
Appendix
Teletext Feature (depending on the model) .. 34
Wall Mount Kit Specications (VESA) ........... 36
Wall- mount adjustment (Sold separately) .... 37
Preparing before installing Wall- Mount
on the wall ..................................................... 38
How to assemble the Stand-Base
(depending on the model) ............................. 38
Securing the TV to the Wall ..........................
Troubleshooting ............................................40
Specications ................................................ 41
39
Symbols
Press
Important
Note

Checking Parts

Owner’s Instructions Remote Control/
Registration Card Cover-Bottom / Screws (2ea)
Antenna Cable Component Cables Audio Cables PC Cable
Scart Cable PC Audio Cable HDMI Cable HDMI/DVI Cable
Ferrite Core (Power Cord, S-Video)
The ferrite cores are used to shield the cables from interference. When connecting a cable, open the ferrite core and clip it around the cable near the plug.
AAA Batteries
(Refer to page 38)
Sold Separately
Power Cord Cloth-Clean
Ferrite Core for Power Cord Ferrite Core for S-Video

Using the Stand-Base

Two or more people should carry
➢
the PDP. Never lay the PDP on the floor because of possible damage to the screen. Always keep the PDP upright.
The PDP can rotate 20 degrees in
right and left directions.
-20° ~ 20°
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Control Panel

Front (or Side) Panel
The product colour and shape may vary depending on the model.
1
SOURCE
Toggles between all the available input sources
(TV, Ext.1, Ext.2, AV, S-Video, Component, PC, HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3).
In the on-screen menu, use this button as
you would use the ENTER button on the remote control.
2
MENU
Press to see an on-screen menu of your TV’s
features.
3
+
Press to increase or decrease the volume. In
the on-screen menu, use the – + buttons
as you would use the ◄ and ► buttons on the
remote control.
4
C/P.
Press to change channels. In the on-screen
menu, use the C/P. buttons as you
would use the ▲ and ▼ buttons on the remote
control.
5
Power Indicator
Blinks and turns off when the power is on and
lights up in stand-by mode.
6
POWER
Press to turn the TV on and off.
7
Remote Control Sensor
Aim the remote control towards this spot on the
TV.
8
Speakers

Connection Panel

Rear Panel
1
8
or
Cable Television
Network
or
432 5 7
The product colour and shape may vary depending on the model.
Whenever you connect an audio or video system to your set, ensure that all elements are
switched off.
When connecting an external device, match the colour of the connection terminal to the cable.
1
POWER IN
Connect the supplied power cord.
2
COMPONENT IN
Audio (AUDIO L/R) and video (Y/P
for Component.
3
PC IN / AUDIO
Connect to the video and audio output jack on your PC.
4
EXT 1, EXT 2
Inputs or outputs for external devices, such as VCR, DVD, video game device or video disc players.
Input/Output Specification
Connector
EXT 1
EXT 2
Input Output
Video Audio(L/R) RGB
B/PR) inputs
Video + Audio(L/R)
Only TV output is
available.
Output you can
choose.
5
Connecting external Audio Devices
Connect RCA audio signals from the TV to an external source, such as Audio equipment.
6
SERVICE
− Connector for service.
− Connect the serial jack between the
electro-motion wall mount bracket and your TV when you want to adjust the TV viewing angle using your remote control.
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HDMI IN 1,2
− No additional Audio connection is needed
for an HDMI to HDMI connection.
− When using an HDMI/DVI cable connection,
you must use the HDMI IN 2 jack.
What is HDMI?
- “High Definition Multimedia interface” allows the transmission of high definition digital video data and multiple channels of digital audio.
- The HDMI/DVI terminal supports DVI connection to an extended device with the appropriate cable (not supplied). The difference between HDMI and DVI is that the HDMI device is smaller in size, has the HDCP (High Bandwidth Digital Copy Protection) coding feature installed, and supports multi - channel digital audio.
Side Panel
1
2
DVI IN (HDMI 2) AUDIO R/L
DVI audio outputs for external devices.
8
ANT IN
75Ω Coaxial connector for Aerial/Cable
Network.
Supported modes for HDMI/DVI and Component
HDMI/DVI 50Hz X X X O O O HDMI/DVI 60Hz X O X X O O
Component O O O O O O
or
480i 480p 576i 576p 720p 1080i
The product colour and shape may vary depending on the model.
1
HDMI IN 3
Connect to the HDMI jack of a device with HDMI output.
2
S-VIDEO or VIDEO / AUDIO L/R
Video (S-Video or Video) and audio inputs for external devices, such as a camcorder or VCR.
Headphones jack
3
You can connect a set of headphones if you wish to watch a television programme without disturbing the other people in the room.
Prolonged use of headphones at a high
volume may damage your hearing.
3

Viewing the Remote Control

1
POWER button
(turns the TV on and off)
2
Selects the TV mode directly
3
Number buttons for direct
channel access
4
One/Two-digit channel
selection
5
Temporary sound switch-off
6
Volume increase
Volume decrease
7
Channel control button
(Refer to page 15)
8
Use to quickly select
frequently used functions.
9
Control the cursor in the
menu
0
Use to see information on
the current broadcast
#
Press to select the optional
display and sound modes for sports, cinema and games.
$
VCR/DVD Function (Rewind,
Stop, Play/Pause, Fast/ Forward)
%
Available source selection
^
Previous channel
&
Next channel
Previous channel
*
Displays the main on-screen
menu
(
TruSurround XT mode button
)
Returns to the previous
menu
a
Exit the on-screen menu
b
Picture size selection
c
Use this when connecting
a SAMSUNG DMA (Digital Media Adapter) device through an HDMI interface and switching to DMA mode.(The DMA button is optional.) For more information on the operating procedures, refer to the user manual of the DMA. This button is available when “Anynet+(HDMI-CEC)" is “On” (see page 31)
d
Selects the HDMI mode
directly
e
Picture effect selection
(Refer to page 18)
Teletext Functions
(Refer to page 34)
2
Exit from the teletext display
(depending on the model)
7
Teletext store
8
Teletext size
0
Teletext reveal
!
Fastext topic selection
@
Teletext display/mix both
teletext information and the normal broadcast
%
Teletext mode selection
(LIST/FLOF)
^
Teletext sub page
&
P :Teletext next page
P :Teletext previous page
*
Teletext index
)
Teletext hold
a
Teletext cancel
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Installing Batteries in the Remote Control
1 Lift the cover at the back of the remote control upward as
shown in the figure.
2 Install two AAA size batteries.
Make sure to match the “+” and “” ends of the
➢
batteries with the diagram inside the compartment.
Do not mix battery types, i.e. alkaline and
manganese.
3 Close the cover as shown in the figure.
Remove the batteries and store them in a cool and dry
➢
place if you won’t be using the remote control for a long time. The remote control can be used up to about 23 feet from the TV. (Assuming typical TV usage, the batteries last for about one year.)
If the remote control doesn’t work! Check the following:
➢
1. Is the TV power on?
2. Are the plus and minus ends of the batteries reversed?
3. Are the batteries drained?
4. Is there a power cut, or is the power cord unplugged?
5. Is there a special fluorescent light or a neon sign nearby?

Switching Your Television On and Off

The main lead is attached to the rear of the television.
1 Plug the main lead into an appropriate socket.
The main voltage is indicated on the rear of the television and the frequency is 50 or 60Hz.
➢
2 Press the (Power) button (On/Off) on the front of the television or press the POWER button on the
remote control to switch the television on. The programme that you were watching last is re-selected automatically. If you have not yet stored any channels, no clear picture appears. Refer to “Storing Channels Automatically” on page 13 or “Storing Channels Manually” on page 14.
If the television is initially powered on, several basic customer settings proceed automatically.
➢
Refer to “Plug & Play Feature” on page 10.
3 To switch the television off, press the (Power) button (On/Off) on the front of the television or press
the POWER button on the remote control.
4 To switch the TV on, press the (Power) button (On/Off) on the front of the TV or press the POWER
button or number buttons on the remote control.

Viewing the Menus

1 Press the MENU button.
The main menu is displayed on the screen. Its left side has six icons: Picture, Sound, Channel, Setup,
Input.
2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select one of the icons.
Press the ENTER button to access the icon’s sub-menu.
3 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to move to items in the menu.
Press the ENTER button to enter items in the menu.
4 Press the ▲/▼/◄/► button to change the selected items.
Press the RETURN button to return to the previous menu.
5 Press the EXIT button to exit from the menu.
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Mode : Standard Cell Light 7 Contrast 95 Brightness 45 Sharpness 50 Colour 50
Tint G50 R50
Detailed Settings Picture Options Reset : OK
Move
Picture
Enter
Exit

Plug & Play Feature

When the television is initially powered on, several basic customer settings proceed automatically and subsequently. The following settings are available.
If you accidentally select the wrong country for your TV, the
characters on the screen may be wrongly displayed.
1 If the television is in standby mode, press the POWER button
on the remote control. The message Start Plug & Play is displayed. Press the ENTER button.
2 The Language menu will automatically appear after several
seconds.
3 Select the appropriate language by pressing the ▲ or ▼
button. Press the ENTER button. The message Select ‘Home Use’
when installing this TV in your home. is displayed.
4 Press the ◄ or ► button to select Store Demo or Home Use,
then press the ENTER button. The message to check the connected status of the antenna is displayed.
The default selection is Home Use.
➢
We recommend setting the TV to Home Use mode for the
➢
best picture in your home environment. Store Demo mode is only intended for use in retail
➢
environments. If the unit is accidentally set to Store Demo mode and you
➢
want to return to Home Use (Standard): Press the Volume button. When the volume OSD is displayed, press and hold the MENU button for 5 seconds.
5 Make sure that the antenna is connected to the TV.
Press the ENTER button. The Country menu is displayed.
6 Select your country or area by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button.
Press the ENTER button.
Plug & Play
Start Plug & Play.
OK
Language
Move
Select ‘Home Use’ when installing this TV in your home.
Move
Country
Move
Enter
Plug & Play
English
Deutsch Français
Italiano
Enter
Plug & Play
Store Demo Home Use
Enter
Plug & Play
Check antenna input.
OK
Enter
Plug & Play
United Kingdom
Austria
Eastern Europe
Others
Enter
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Plug & Play
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Enter
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7 Press the ENTER button to start search the channels.
The channel search will start and end automatically. After all the available channels are stored, Clock Set menu is automatically displayed. Press the ENTER button.
8 Press the ◄ or ► button to select Month, Day, Year, Hour,
or Minute. Set these by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button.
You can set the Month, Day, Year, Hour, or Minute
➢
directly by pressing the numeric buttons on the remote control.
9 Press the ENTER button to confirm your setting. The
message Enjoy your viewing is displayed. When you have finished, press the ENTER button.
Even if the ENTER button is not pressed, the message
➢
will automatically disappear after several seconds.
If you want to reset this feature …
Press the MENU button to display the menu.
1 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Setup, then press the
ENTER button.
3 Press the ENTER button again to select Plug & Play.
The message Start Plug & Play is displayed.
Clock Set
Month Day Year Hour
01 01 2008 00 04
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Plug & Play
Move
Adjust
Plug & Play Language : English Time Light Effect
Wall-Mount Adjustment
Melody : Entertainment Energy Saving :
PIP
Enjoy your viewing
OK
Setup
: In Watching TV
Off
: Off
Off
Move
Enter
Minute
Enter
Return
 

Using the TOOLS Button

You can use the TOOLS button to select your frequently used functions quickly and easily. The “Tools” menu changes depending on which external input mode you are viewing.
1 Press the TOOLS button.
The Tools menu will appear.
2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select a menu, then press the
ENTER button.
3 Press the ▲/▼/◄/►/ENTER buttons to display, change, or use
the selected items. For a more detailed description of each function, refer to the
Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) Picture Mode : Standard Sound Mode : Custom Sleep Timer : Off SRS TS XT : Off Energy Saving : Off Dual I-II : Mono
◄►
Tools
Adjust
ExitMove
corresponding page.
Anynet+(HDMI-CEC), see page 30
• Picture Mode, see page 18
• Sound Mode, see page 23
• Sleep Timer, see page 25
• SRS TS XT, see page 23
• Energy Saving, see page 27
• Dual I-II, see page 24
• PIP, see page 27
• Auto Adjustment, see page 29

Viewing External Signal Sources

You can switch between viewing signals from connected equipment, such as a VCR, DVD, Set-Top Box, and the TV source (broadcast or cable).
1 Press the MENU button to display the menu.
2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Input, then press the
ENTER button.
3 Press the ENTER button again to select Source List.
4 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the signal source, then
press the ENTER button.
Available signal sources:
TV, Ext.1, Ext.2, AV, S-Video,
Component, PC, HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3
You can choose only those external devices that are connected
to the TV.
You can select these options simply by pressing the SOURCE
button on the remote control.
To watch television programme again, press the TV button and
select the channel number required.
You can also watch HDMI mode simply by pressing the HDMI
button on the remote control.
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Source List : Edit Name Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)
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TV
Ext.1 :−−−− Ext.2 :−−−−
AV :−−−− S-Video  :−−−− Component :−−−− PC :−−−− HDMI1 : −−−− HDMI2 : −−−− HDMI3 : −−−−
Move
Input
TV
Enter
Source List
Enter
Return
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Editing Device Names

You can give a name to the external source.
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1 Press the MENU button to display the menu.
2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Input, then press the
ENTER button.
3 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Edit Name, then press the
ENTER button.
4 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the external source to be
edited, then press the ENTER button.
5 Select the required device by pressing ▲ or ▼, then press the
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ENTER button.
Available device names:
VCR, DVD, Cable STB, Satellite STB, PVR STB, AV Receiver, Game, Camcorder, PC, TV, IPTV, Blu-Ray, HD DVD, DMA.
6 Press the EXIT button to exit.

Storing Channels Automatically

You can scan for the frequency ranges available to you (availability depends on your country). Automatically allocated programme numbers may not correspond to actual or desired programme numbers. However you can sort numbers manually and clear any channels you do not wish to watch.
1 Press the MENU button to display the menu.
2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Channel, then press the
ENTER button.
3 Press the ENTER button again. The available countries are
listed.
4 Select your country by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button, then press
the ENTER button.
5 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Auto Store, then press the
ENTER button.
6 Press the ENTER button again to start the search.
The search will end automatically.
To stop the search before it has finished, press the MENU
➢
or the ENTER button.
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Input
Edit Name
Channel
Channel
Auto Store
Start
Enter
TV
Enter
----
VCR
−−−−
DVD
Cable STB
Satellite STB
PVR STB
AV Receiver
Game
▼
Enter
Belgium
United Kingdom
France
Germany
Italy
Netherlands
Spain
Switzerland
United Kingdom
Enter
United Kingdom
Enter
Return
Return
Return
Return
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Source List : Edit Name Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)
Move
Ext.1 :−−−−
Ext.2 : AV : S-Video : Component : −−−− PC : −−−− HDMI1 : HDMI2 : HDMI3 :
Move
Country :
Auto Store Manual Store Channel Manager Sort Name Fine Tune
Move
Country : Auto Store Manual Store Channel Manager Sort Name Fine Tune
Move
P 1 C -- 40 MHz 0 %

Storing Channels Manually

You can store television channels, including those received via cable networks. When storing channels manually, you can choose:
Whether or not to store each of the channels found. The programme number of each stored channel which you
wish to identify.
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Country : Auto Store Manual Store Channel Manager Sort Name Fine Tune
Channel
1 Press the MENU button to display the menu.
Move
2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Channel, then press the
ENTER button.
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3 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Manual Store, then press
the ENTER button.
4 Select the required option by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button, then
press the ENTER button.
Programme : Colour System : Auto Sound System : BG Channel : C -­Search : 40 MHz Store : ?
Enter
Manual Store
P 1
5 When you are satisfied with your setting, press the ENTER
button.
Move
6 Press the EXIT button to exit.
Enter
Programme (Programme number to be assigned to a channel)
− Press the ▲ or ▼ button until you find the correct number.
You can also select the channel number directly by pressing the numeric buttons (0~9).
Colour System: Auto/PAL/SECAM/NTSC4.43
− Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the required colour standard.
Sound System: BG/DK/I/L
− Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the required sound standard.
Channel (When you know the number of the channel to be stored)
− Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select
C (Air channel) or S (Cable channel).
− Press the ► button, then press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the required number.
You can also select the channel number directly by pressing the numeric buttons (0~9).
If there is abnormal sound or no sound, re-select the sound standard required.
Search (When you do not know the channel numbers)
− Press the ▲ or ▼ button to start the search.
− The tuner scans the frequency range until the first channel or the channel that you selected is
received on the screen.
Store (When you store the channel and associated programme number)
− Set to
OK by pressing the ENTER button.
Channel mode
P (Programme mode): When completing tuning, the broadcasting stations in your area have
been assigned to position numbers from P00 to P99. You can select a channel by entering the position number in this mode.
C (Air channel mode): You can select a channel by entering the assigned number to each air
broadcasting station in this mode.
S (Cable channel mode): You can select a channel by entering the assigned number for each
cable channel in this mode.
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