Samsung PS-42C91H 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.

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.

 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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General Information

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

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

 Using the Stand-Base ..................................... 4

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

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

 Viewing the Remote Control

(depending on the model) ............................... 8

Operation

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

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

 Freezing the Current Picture ......................... 10

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

 Viewing an External Signal Sources ............. 12

 Editing Device Names ................................... 12

Channel Control

 Storing Channels Automatically .................... 13

 Sorting the Stored Channels ......................... 13

 Storing Channels Manually ........................... 14

 Adding / Locking Channels ...........................15

 Assigning Names to Channels ...................... 16

 Fine Tuning Channel Reception ....................16

Picture Control

 Changing the Picture Standard ..................... 17

 Customizing the Picture Settings .................. 17



Conﬁguring Detailed Settings on the Picture

 Selecting the Picture Size ............................. 19

 Digital NR / Active Colour / DNIe ..................20

.. 18

Function Description

 Time Features ............................................... 23

 Language / Blue Screen / Melody /

Light Effect / Energy Saving /

HDMI Black Level .................. ...................... 24

 Using Game Mode ........................................ 25

 Screen Burn Protection ................................. 26

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

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

PC Display

 Setting up Your PC Software

(Based on Windows XP) ............................... 29

 Input Mode (PC) ............................................ 30

 Setting the PC ............................................... 31

 Setting the Home Theatre PC ....................... 32

Appendix

 Teletext Feature (depending on the model) .. 33

 Wall Mount Kit Speciﬁcations (VESA) ........... 35

 How to assemble the Stand-Base

(depending on the model) ............................. 36

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

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

Sound Control

 Sound Features ............................................ 20

 Selecting the Sound Mode

(depending on the model) ............................. 22

Symbols

Press

☛ ➢

Important

Note

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Checking Parts

Owner’s Instructions Remote Control/

Warranty Card/

Registration Card/

Safety Guide Manual

AAA Batteries

Cover-Bottom / Screws (2ea)

(Refer to page 37)

Power Cord Cloth-Clean

Ferrite Core for

Power Cord/

Side-Video Cable/

S-Video Cable

Ferrite Core for

Headphones Cable/

Power Cord

Vendu séparément

S-Video Cable Antenna Cable Component Cables Audio Cables Video Cable

PC Cable PC Audio Cable HDMI Cable HDMI/DVI Cable

Ferrite Core (Power Cord, Side-Video Cable,

➢

Headphones Cable, S-Video Cable)

The ferrite core is used to shield the cable from interference. When connecting a cable, open the ferrite core and clip it around the cable.

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.

➢

SOURCE

Displays a menu of all of the available input sources (TV, AV1, AV2, S-Video,

Component1, Component2, PC, HDMI1, and HDMI2).

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

+ VOL −

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

Press to change channels. In the on-screen menu, use the CH 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

− Power Off: Blue

− Power On: Off

Remote Control Sensor

Aim the remote control towards this spot on the TV.

Speaker

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Connection Panel

Side Panel

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.

AV IN 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

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.

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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

☛

switched off.

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

ANT IN

75Ω Coaxial connector for Aerial/Cable Network.

HDMI IN 1

Connect to the HDMI jack of a device with HDMI output.

PC IN / AUDIO

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

SERVICE

Connector for service only.

COMPONENT IN 1, COMPONENT IN 2

Video (Y/PB/PR) and audio (AUDIO L/R) inputs for Component.

AV IN 1 (VIDEO/AUDIO R/L)

Connect RCA cable to an appropriate external A/V device such as VCR, DVD or Camcorder.

AUDIO OUT (AUDIO R/L).

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

HDMI IN 2

- 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 (HDMI 2) AUDIO L/R DVI audio outputs for external devices.

POWER IN

Connect the supplied power cord.

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

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

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Viewing the Remote Control (depending on the model)

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 21)

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 33)

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

➢

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.

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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 pages 10~11.

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 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.

Freezing the Current Picture

You can freeze the picture when watching a television programme simply by pressing the “STILL” button. To return to normal viewing, press it again.

To prevent screen burn-in, this function will automatically

➢

become inactive in 1 minutes.

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Mode : Contrast 100 Brightness 45 Sharpness 75 Colour 55 Tint G50 R50 Colour Tone : Cool1 

 More

Move

Picture

Dynamic 

Enter

Return

Plug & Play Feature

When the television is initially powered on, several basic customer settings proceed automatically and subsequently. The following settings are available.

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. Language menu is displayed.

If any language is not selected on the Language menu,

➢

the Language menu will disappear about 30 seconds later.

2 Select the appropriate language by pressing the ▲ or ▼

button. Press the ENTER button to confirm your choice. The message Select Home Mode when installing this TV at

home. is displayed.

Language

Move

Plug & Play

Start Plug & Play

Enter

Plug & Play

English

Français

Enter

Exit

Skip

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3 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.

➢

 We recommend setting the TV to Home mode for the

best picture in your home environment.

 Shop mode is only intended for use in retail

environments.

 - Shop mode activation: When the Shop mode is not

active, press the MENU button on the TV panel for 5 seconds to activate the Shop mode.

- Shop mode deactivation: While the Shop mode is

active and the volume bar is displayed, press the MENU button on the TV panel for 5 seconds to deactivate the Shop mode.

4 Make sure that the antenna is connected to the TV.

Press the ENTER button. Area menu is displayed.

5 Select your country or area by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button,

then press the ENTER button. Auto Store menu is displayed.

6 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 displayed.

To stop the search before it has finished, press the ENTER

➢

button with Stop selected.

7 Press the ◄ or ► button to select Month, Day, Year, Hour,

Minute or am/pm. Set these by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button.

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.

8 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.

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

➢

Plug & Play

Select Home Mode when installing this TV at home.

Enter

Plug & Play

Enter

Plug & Play

Asia/W.Europe

CIS/E.Europe

China

Hong Kong/UK

▼

Enter

Plug & Play

Start

Enter

Plug & Play

Move

Home

Skip

Enter

Shop

Move

Check antenna input.

Area

Move

Auto Store P 1 C-- 40 MHz 0 %

Clock Set

Month Day Year Hour Minute am/pm

−− −− −−−− −− : −− am

Adjust

Enjoy your viewing

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 : Off 

PC ►

 More

Move

Setup

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 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, AV1, AV2, S-Video,

Component1, Component2, PC, HDMI1, HDMI2

Only the connected devices can be selected.

➢

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.

Press the INFO button on the remote control to see the current

➢

input source.

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Source List : Edit Name 

Move

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Source List

TV AV1 : −−−−− AV2 : −−−−− S-Video : −−−−− Component1 : −−−−− Component2 : −−−−− PC : −−−−− HDMI1 : −−−−− HDMI2 : −−−−−

Move

Input

TV 

Enter

Return

Editing Device Names

You can give a name to the external source.

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:

HD STB, Satellite STB, AV Receiver, DVD Receiver, Game,

Camcorder, DVD Combo, DHR (DVD HDD Recorder), PC. 6 Press the EXIT button to exit.

When a PC with a resolution of 640 x 480@60Hz is connected

➢

to the HDMI IN 1 port, you should set the HDMI1 mode to PC

in the Source List of Input mode. If the HDMI1 mode is not

PC, it may work depending on the TV setting.

VCR, DVD, D-VHS, Cable STB,

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Source List : Edit Name 

Move

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AV1 :

AV2 : −−−−− S-Video : −−−−− Component1 : −−−−− Component2 : −−−−− PC : −−−−− HDMI1 : −−−−− HDMI2 : −−−−−

Move

Input

TV 

Enter

Edit Name

−−−−−

Satellite STB

Enter

−−−−−

VCR DVD

D-VHS

Cable STB

HD STB

▼

Return

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Samsung PS-42C91H User Manual

User Instructions

Contents

Checking Parts

Using the Stand-Base

Control Panel

Connection Panel

Viewing the Remote Control (depending on the model)

Switching Your Television On and Off

Viewing the Menus

Freezing the Current Picture

Plug & Play Feature

Viewing an External Signal Sources

Editing Device Names