Samsung PS-42C62H, PS-50C62H User Manual

PDP-TELEVISION (PLASMA DISPLAY PANEL)

Owner’s Instructions

Before operating the unit,

please read this manual thoroughly,

and retain it for future reference.

BN68-01337C-01

ON-SCREEN MENUS

Picture In Picture (PIP)

Energy Saving TELETEXT (Option) SRS TruSurround XT

Digital Natural Image engine

▪ Model _______________ ▪ Serial No. _______________

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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.

 After-image 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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General Information

 User Instructions ............................................. 2

 Checking Parts ................................................ 4

 Control Panel .................................................5

 Connection Panel ............................................ 6

 Viewing the Remote Control ..........................8

Operation

 Switching Your Television On and Off ............. 9

 Viewing the Menus ........................................ 10

 Plug & Play Feature ...................................... 10

 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 ..................... 17

 Customizing the Picture Settings .................. 18

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Conﬁguring Detailed Settings on the Picture

 Selecting the Picture Size ............................. 20

 Selecting the Screen Mode ........................... 20

 Digital NR / Active Colour / DNIe ..................21

 Freezing the Current Picture ......................... 21

.. 19

Sound Control

 Sound Features ............................................ 22

 Selecting the Sound Mode

(depending on the model) ............................. 23

Function Description

 Time Features ............................................... 24

 Language / Blue Screen / Melody /

Light Effect / Energy Saving /

HDMI Black Level ......................................... 25

 Using the Game Mode .................................. 26

 Wall- mount adjustment (Sold separately) .... 27

 Viewing the Picture in Picture (PIP) .............. 28

 Screen Burn Protection ................................. 29

PC Display

 Setting up Your PC Software

(Based on Windows XP) ............................... 30

 Input Mode (PC) ............................................ 31

 Setting the PC ............................................... 32

 Setting the Home Theatre PC ....................... 33

Appendix

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Teletext Feature (depending on the model)

 Wall Mount Kit Speciﬁcations (VESA) ........... 36

 How to assemble the Stand-Base

(depending on the model) ............................. 37

 Troubleshooting ............................................37

 Speciﬁcations ................................................ 38

... 34

Symbols

Press

☛ ➢

Important

Note

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Checking Parts

Owner’s Instructions Remote Control/

Warranty Card/

Registration Card/

Safety Guide Manual

Antenna Cable Component Cables Audio Cables PC Cable

Scart Cable PC Audio Cable HDMI Cable HDMI/DVI Cable

Ferrite Core (Power Cord)

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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

Ferrite Core for Power Cord

Sold Separately

Power Cord

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Control Panel

Front (or Side) Panel

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

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SOURCE

Displays a menu of all of the available input sources (TV, Ext.1, Ext.2, Component, PC, and HDMI).

Press to see the on-screen menu of your TV’s features.

+−

Press to increase or decrease the volume. In the on-screen menu, use the +− buttons as you use the ◄ and ► buttons on the remote control.

C/P.

Press to change channels. In the on-screen menu, use the C/P. buttons as you use the ▲ and ▼ buttons on the remote control.

(ENTER)

Press to confirm a selection.

(Power) button

Press to turn the TV on and off.

Power Indicator

Blinks and turns off when the power is on and lights up in stand-by mode.

Remote Control Sensor

Aim the remote control towards this spot on the TV.

Speaker

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Connection Panel

Rear Panel

Cable Television

Network

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

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switched off.

 When connecting an external device, match the colour of the connection terminal to the cable.

POWER IN

Connect the supplied power cord.

Connecting external Audio Devices

Connect RCA audio signals from the TV to an external source, such as Audio equipment.

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

Video Audio(L/R) RGB Video + Audio(L/R)

EXT 1

✔ ✔ ✔

EXT 2

✔ ✔

Input Output

Only TV output is

available.

Output you can

choose.

COMPONENT IN

Audio (AUDIO L/R) and video (Y/PB/PR) inputs for Component.

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.

PC IN / AUDIO

Connect to the video and audio output jack on your PC.

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HDMI IN(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)

− When connecting this product via HDMI or DVI to a Set Top Box, DVD Player or Games Console etc, make sure that it has been set to a compatible video output mode as shown in the table below. Failure to observe this may result in picture distortion, image breakup or no picture.

− Do not attempt to connect the HDMI/DVI connector to a PC or Laptop Graphics Card. (This will result in a blank screen being displayed)

DVI IN AUDIO L/R

DVI audio outputs for external devices.

ANT IN

75Ω Coaxial connector for Aerial/Cable Network.

Supported modes for HDMI 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

480i 480p 576i 576p 720p 1080i

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Viewing the Remote Control

This is a special remote control for the visually impaired persons, and has Braille points on the

➢ 

POWER, Volume and Channel buttons.

 The performance of the remote control may be affected by bright light.

POWER button

(turns the TV on and off)

Number buttons for direct

channel access

One/Two-digit channel

selection

Channel control button

(Refer to page 15)

Selects the TV mode directly

:Volume increase

:Volume decrease

Displays the main on-screen

Temporary sound switch-off

Use to see information on

the current broadcast

Returns to the previous

Sound effect selection

(Refer to page 22)

Picture effect selection

(Refer to page 17)

Adjusts screen brightness to

save energy.

Sound mode selection

Picture-In-Picture Off/On

TruSurround XT mode

button

Available source selection

Previous channel

(

Automatic Power-off

)

Selects the HDMI mode

directly.

:Next channel

:Previous channel

Exit the on-screen menu

Change confirmation

Move to the required menu

option / Adjust an option value respectively

Picture freeze

Picture size selection

Sub picture (PIP) channel

selection

Sub picture (PIP) source

selection

Sub picture (PIP) location

selection

Teletext Functions

(Refer to page 34)

Exit from the teletext display

(depending on the model)

Teletext index

Teletext reveal

Teletext hold

Teletext mode selection

(LIST/FLOF)

Teletext sub page

P :Teletext next page

P :Teletext previous page

Teletext cancel

Teletext display/mix both

teletext information and the normal broadcast

Fastext topic selection

Teletext store

Teletext size

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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

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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

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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:

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Viewing the Menus

1 Press the MENU button.

The main menu is displayed on the screen. Its left side has five icons: Picture, Sound, Channel, Setup, and 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.

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

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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

Mode when installing this TV at home. is displayed.

4 Press the ◄ or ► button to select Shop or Home, then press

the ENTER button. The message to check the connected status of the antenna is displayed.

The default selection is Home.

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We recommend setting the TV to Home mode for the best

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picture in your home environment. Shop mode is only intended for use in retail environments.

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If the unit is accidentally set to Shop mode, and you want

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to return to Dynamic (Home) mode, press the Volume button and then hold down the MENU button for five seconds on the TV panel.

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. The menu to select channels is displayed.

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Mode : Contrast 100 Brightness 45 Sharpness 75 Colour 55

Tint G50 R50

Colour Tone : Cool1 

Detailed Settings 

Size : Auto Wide  Screen Mode : 16:9  Digital NR : Auto   More

Language

Move

Select Home Mode when installing this TV at home.

Move

Country

Move

Picture

Move

Enter

Plug & Play

Start Plug & Play.

Enter

Plug & Play

English

Deutsch Français

Italiano

▼

Enter

Plug & Play

Shop

Enter

Plug & Play

Check antenna input.

Enter

Plug & Play

▲

United Kingdom

Austria

Eastern Europe

▼

Enter

Dynamic 

Exit

Skip

Home

Skip

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7 To start channel store, press the ENTER button.

The search will end automatically. The TV will begin memorizing all of the available channels. Press the ENTER button to set the clock.

8 Press the ◄/►/ENTER 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

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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

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will automatically disappear after several seconds.

Plug & Play feature is available in the TV mode only.

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Plug & Play

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Start

Enter

Clock Set

Month Day Year Hour



01 01



Move

Plug & Play

2007

Adjust

Enjoy your viewing

Skip

Minute

Enter

If you want to reset this feature … 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. 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.

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Plug & Play Language : English  Time 

Game Mode : Off 

Blue Screen : Off  Melody : Medium 

PC  Home Theatre PC : Off 

Light Effect

Wall-Mount Adjustment

Energy Saving : Off   More

Move

Setup

In Standby 



Enter



Return

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Viewing an External Signal Sources

You can switch between viewing signals from connected equipment, such as a VCR, DVD, Set-Top Box, and the TV

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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:

HDMI

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.

TV, Ext.1, Ext.2, Component, PC,

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Input

Source List

TV 

Enter

Source List : Edit Name

Move

TV Ext.1 : −−−− Ext.2 : −−−− Component : −−−− PC : −−−− HDMI : −−−−

Move

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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

ENTER button.

Available device names:

VCR, DVD, D-VHS, Cable STB, HD

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STB, Satellite STB, AV Receiver, DVD Receiver, Game, Camcorder, DVD Combo, DHR (DVD HDD Recorder), PC.

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

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or the ENTER button.

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Input

Edit Name

Channel

Auto Store

Start

Enter

TV 

Enter

−−−−

VCR

−−−−

DVD

D-VHS

Cable STB

HD STB

Satellite STB

AV Receiver

▼

Enter

Belgium

United Kingdom

France

Germany

Italy

Netherlands

Spain

Switzerland

United Kingdom

▼

Enter

United Kingdom

Enter

Return

Source List : Edit Name

Move

Ext.1 : −−−−

Ext.2 : Component : −−−− PC : −−−−

HDMI : −−−−

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

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Samsung PS-42C62H, PS-50C62H User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

User Instructions

Contents

Checking Parts

Control Panel

Connection Panel

Viewing the Remote Control

Switching Your Television On and Off

Viewing the Menus

Plug & Play Feature

Viewing an External Signal Sources

Editing Device Names

Storing Channels Automatically