SAMSUNG PS-50Q7H, PS-42Q7H, PS-50C7H, PS-42C7H, PS-42C7S 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
SRS TruSurroundXT
Digital Natural Image engine
Register your product at www.samsung.com/global/register
(Option)

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 periods 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.

Checking Parts

Warranty Card/
Owner’s
Instructions
Power Cord
Remote Control/
AAA Batteries
Ferrite Core for
Power Cord (PS-42C7S)
Ferrite Core (Power Cord, Antenna 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.
Registration Card/
Safety Guide Manual
(Not available in all
locations)
Cloth-Clean
(PS-42Q7H/50Q7H)
S-VIDEO Cable
PC Cable
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Sold Separately
HDMI Cable
Scart Cable PC Audio Cable HDMI/DVI Cable
Antenna Cable
Component Cables
(RCA)
Contents
ENERAL INFORMATION
G
User Instructions ................................................................................................... 2
Checking Parts...................................................................................................... 2
Control Panel ........................................................................................................ 4
Connection Panel.................................................................................................. 4
Viewing the Remote Control (depending on the model)....................................... 6
Installing Batteries in the Remote Control ............................................................ 7
OPERATION
Switching Your Television On and Off ................................................................... 7
Viewing the Menus................................................................................................ 8
Freezing the Current Picture................................................................................. 8
Plug & Play Feature .............................................................................................. 9
Viewing an External Signal Source....................................................................... 10
Editing Device Names........................................................................................... 10
CHANNEL CONTROL
Storing Channels Automatically ............................................................................ 11
Storing Channels Manually ................................................................................... 12
Adding / Locking Channels ................................................................................... 13
Sorting the Stored Channels................................................................................. 14
Assigning Names to Channels.............................................................................. 14
Fine Tuning Channel Reception............................................................................ 15
PICTURE CONTROL
Changing the Picture Standard............................................................................. 16
Customizing the Picture Settings .......................................................................... 16
Selecting the Picture Size ..................................................................................... 17
Digital NR .............................................................................................................. 17
SMD ...................................................................................................................... 17
DNIe Demo ........................................................................................................... 17
Viewing the Picture in Picture (PIP)...................................................................... 18
SOUND CONTROL
Sound Features..................................................................................................... 19
FUNCTION
Time Features ....................................................................................................... 20
Language .............................................................................................................. 21
Blue Screen........................................................................................................... 21
Melody................................................................................................................... 21
Energy Saving....................................................................................................... 21
Using Game Mode ................................................................................................ 21
Screen Burn Protection......................................................................................... 22
Setting the Blue Eye ............................................................................................. 23
PC DISPLAY
Setting up Your PC Software (Based on Windows XP)........................................ 23
Input Mode (PC).................................................................................................... 24
Setting the PC....................................................................................................... 25
Teletext Feature (depending on the model) .......................................................... 26
APPENDIX
How to Install the Wall Mount Bracket.................................................................. 28
Troubleshooting..................................................................................................... 30
DESCRIPTION
Symbols
Press Important Note
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Control Panel

The product colour and shape may vary depending on the model.
Front (or Side) Panel
Speaker
Œ
SOURCE
Displays a menu of all of the available input sources (TV, Ext.1, Ext.2, AV, S-Video, Component, PC, HDMI).
´
MENU
Press to see the on-screen menu of your TV’s features.
-
ˇ
+
Press to decrease or increase the volume. In the on-screen menu, use the you use the œ and √ buttons on the remote control.
-
+
buttons as
¨
ˆ
Ø
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
- Power Off: Blue
- Power On: Off
Remote Control Sensor
Aim the remote control towards this spot on the TV.

Connection Panel

The product colour and shape may vary depending on the model.
Side Panel
Œ
or
´
continued...
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Œ 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 to your television 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.
Connection Panel
The product colour and shape may vary depending on the model.
Rear Panel
or
ˆØ
ˇ
¨
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.
Œ ANT IN VHF/UHF (75Ω)
- 75Coaxial connector for Aerial/Cable Network.
´ Connecting external Audio Devices
- Connect RCA audio signals from the TV to an external source, such as Audio equipment.
ˇ COMPONENT IN
- Audio (AUDIO R/L) and video (PR/PB/Y) inputs for Component.
¨ PC IN / AUDIO
- Connect to the video and audio output jack on your PC.
ˆ 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
Ø HDMI/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
Input
Video
✔✔✔✔✔✔
Output
Video + Audio (L/R)S-Video RGBAudio (L/R)
Only TV or DTV output is available.
Output you can choose.
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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 AUDIO IN L/R
- DVI audio outputs for external devices.
POWER IN
- Connect the supplied power cord.
SERVICE
- Connector for service only.
Supported modes for HDMI/DVI and Component
HDMI/DVI 50Hz HDMI/DVI 60Hz Component
480i
480p
X X O
576i
O
X
O
X
O
O
or
Cable Television
Network
´
576p
720p
O
O
X
O
O
O
Œ
1080i
O O O
Viewing the Remote Control
(depending on the model)
ŒŒ
POWER button (turns the TV on and off)
´´
Number buttons for direct channel access
ˇˇ
One/Two-digit channel selection
¨¨
Channel control button (Refer to page 13)
ˆˆ
Selects the TV mode directly
ØØ
Volume increase Volume decrease
Temporary sound switch-off
Displays the main on-screen menu
Picture-In-Picture On/Off
˝˝
Sound effect selection (Refer to page 19)
ÔÔ
Picture effect selection (Refer to page 16)
Adjust screen brightness to surrounding environment (Refer to page 21)
ÚÚ
Sound mode selection
ÆÆ
TruSurround XT mode button
ıı
Remote control setup
˜˜
Selects a target device to be controlled by the Samsung remote control (TV, DVD, STB, CABLE, VCR)
¯¯
Available source selection
˘˘
Previous channel
¿¿
Automatic Power-off
¸¸
Selects the PC mode directly
˛˛
VCR/DVD Function (Rewind, Stop, Play/Pause, Fast/Forward
Next channel Previous channel
±±
Exit the on-screen menu
Control the cursor in the menu
Use to see information on the current broadcast
÷÷
Picture freeze
®®
Picture size selection
Select the channel of sub picture (PIP)
¥¥
If your remote control is not functioning properly, take out the batteries and press the reset button for about 2~3 seconds. Re-insert the batteries and try using the remote control again.
Teletext Functions
(Refer to page 26)
ˆˆ
Exit from the teletext display (depending on the model)
Teletext index
Teletext hold
ÒÒ
Teletext store
¯¯
Teletext mode selection (LIST/FLOF)
˘˘
Teletext sub page
P:Teletext next page P:Teletext previous page
±±
Teletext cancel
Teletext reveal
Teletext display/mix both teletext information and the normal broadcast
µµ
Teletext size selection
˝˝ ÔÔ ÷÷ ®®
Fastext topic selection
The performance of the remote control may be affected by bright light.
This is a special remote control for the visually impaired, and has Braille points on the Power, Channel and
Volume buttons.
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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.
3 Close the cover as shown in the figure.
Remove the batteries and store them in a cool, 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 mains lead is attached to the rear of the television.
1 Plug the mains 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 11 or “Storing Channels Manually” on page 12.
If the television is initially powered on, several basic customer settings proceed automatically.
Refer to “Plug & Play Feature” on page 9.
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

TV
Source List : TV Edit Name
Input
Move Enter Exit
1 Press the MENU ()button.
The main menu is displayed on the screen. Its left side has five icons: Input, Picture, Sound, Channel, and Setup.
2 Press the … or button to select one of the icons.
Press the ENTER
3 Press the … or button to move to items in the menu.
Press the ENTER
4 Press the …//œ/button to change the selected items.
Press the MENU ()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.
This function will automatically cancel five minutes later.
()
button to access the icon’s sub-menu.
()
button to enter items in the menu.
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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 to start Plug & Play is displayed.
The Language menu will automatically appear after several seconds.
2
3 Select the appropriate language by pressing the
Press the
ENTER ()
button. The message to check the connected status
or
button.
of the antenna is displayed.
4 Make sure that the antenna is connected to the TV.
Press the
ENTER ()
5 Select your country or area by pressing the
Press the
ENTER ()
6 To start channel store, press the
button. The Country menu is displayed.
or
button.
button. The menu to select channels is displayed.
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.
7 Press the œ or button to select the hour or minute.
or
Set these by pressing the
You can enter the hours or minutes by using the numeric buttons on the
remote control.
8 Press the
ENTER ()
button.
button to confirm your setting.
The message “Enjoy your viewing” is displayed.
Plug & Play
Start Plug & Play
OK
Enter Exit
Plug & Play
Language
Move Enter Skip
Country
Move Enter Skip
Auto Store
English
Deutsch
Français
Italiano
Plug & Play
Check antenna input.
OK
Enter Skip
Plug & Play
Belgium
France
Germany
Italy
Plug & Play
--
P1 C
Start
Enter Skip
Plug & Play
Clock Set --:
40 MHz
0 %
--
If you want to reset this feature …
1 Press the MENU () button to display the menu.
Press the … or † button to select Setup, then press the ENTER ()
2
button.
3 Press the
The message to start Plug & Play is displayed.
ENTER ()
button again to select Plug & Play.
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Enter Skip
Plug & Play
Clock Set 00 : 00
Move Adjust Enter Skip
Enjoy your viewing
OK
TV
Plug & Play Language : English Time
Game Mode : Off
Blue Screen : Off Melody : Off
PC
More
Move Enter Return
Setup

Viewing an External Signal Source

TV
Source List : TV Edit Name
TV
TV
Ext.1 : Ext.2 : AV : S-Video : Component : PC : HDMI :
Input
Move Enter Return
Source List
----
----
----
----
----
----
----
Move Enter Return
You can switch between viewing signal 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.
Press the ENTER () button to select Source List.
2
3 Press the
4 Press the
ENTER ()
ENTER ()
or
button.
Available signal source: TV, Ext.1, Ext.2, AV, S-Video, Component, PC, HDMI
You can select these options simply by pressing the SOURCE button
on the remote control.
You can enter TV or PC mode directly by using the TV or PC button on the
remote control unit.
button again.
button to select the signal source, then press the

Editing Device Names

TV
Source List : TV Edit Name
TV
Ext.1 :
Ext.2 : AV : S-Video : Component : PC : HDMI :
Input
Move Enter Return
Edit Name
-----
----
-----
VCR
-----
DVD
-----
D-VHS
-----
Cable STB
-----
-----
Move Enter Return
You can give a name to the external source.
1 Press the MENU () button to display the menu.
2
3 Press the or button to select Edit Name, then press the
4 Press the
5 Select the required device by pressing
6 Press the EXIT button to exit.
Press the ENTER () button.
ENTER () button.
press the
ENTER ()
button.
or
, then press the
ENTER ()
or
button to select the external source to be edited, then
button.
vailable device names: VCR, DVD, D-VHS, Cable STB, HD STB,
A
Satellite STB, AV Receiver, DVD Receiver, Game, Camcorder, DVD Combo, DHR (DVD HDD Recorder), or PC.
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