Samsung PS-42V4S manual

PDP-TELEVISION (P LASMA D ISPLA Y P ANEL ) Owner’ s Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly , and retain it for future reference. ON-SCREEN MENUS P ICTURE I N P ICTURE (PIP) TELETEXT 1_BN68-00630T-00_Eng 6/9/04 9:15 AM Page 1[...]

2 ENG Important ! ◆ Screen Image retention Do not display a still image (such as on a video game) 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”. T o avoid such image retention, reduce the degree of brightness and contrast of this screen when displa[...]

3 ENG Checking Parts Owner’s Instructions Remote Control/ AAA Batteries Power Cord S-VIDEO Cable DVI Cable Antenna Cable Ferrite Cores for Speaker Wire Speaker Wires Scart Cable Component Cables (RCA) Sold Separately 1_BN68-00630T-00_Eng 6/9/04 9:15 AM Page 3[...]

4 ENG Contents ◆ F OREWORD ■ Important ! ..................................................................................................... 2 ■ Checking Parts .............................................................................................. 3 ◆ C ONNECTING AND P REP ARING Y OUR D ISPLA Y ■ Your New Plasma Display Panel ...[...]

5 ENG Contents (continued) ◆ U SING Y OUR D ISPLA Y ■ Adjusting the Sound Settings ........................................................................ 38 ■ Adjusting the Volume Automatically .............................................................. 38 ■ Setting the TruSurround XT....................................................[...]

6 ENG Y our New Plasma Display Panel Front Panel ➢ The actual configuration on your PDP may be different, depending on your model. SOURCE External input selection. When the Main menu is displayed on screen, the Main menu is not operated with source key. MENU Menu display and exit. - + Volume adjustment. C/P. Channel selection. Auto power On. I / [...]

7 Y our New Plasma Display Panel (continued) ENG ➢ The actual configuration on your PDP may be different, depending on your model. Rear Panel ➢ For further details about connection, refer to pages 50~54. a) DVI INPUT Connect to digital video output jack for device with DVI output. b) MONITOR OUT (VIDEO / L-AUDIO-R) Outputs for external devices [...]

8 ENG Infrared Remote Control ➢ The performance of the remote control may be affected by bright light. EXTERNAL INPUT SELECTION/ TELETEXT PAGE HOLD MENU DISPLAY/ TELETEXT INDEX AUTOMATIC SWITCH-OFF/ TELETEXT STORE (DEPENDING ON THE MODEL) SOUND MODE SELECTION/ TELETEXT SUB-PAGE MOVE TO THE REQUIRED MENU OPTION/ ADJUST AN OPTION VALUE RESPECTIVELY[...]

9 ENG You must insert or replace the batteries in the remote control when you: ◆ Purchase the PDP ◆ Find that the remote control is no longer operating correctly 1 Remove the cover on the rear of the remote control by pressing the symbol ( ) downwards and then pulling firmly to remove it. 2 Insert two R03, UM4, “AAA” 1.5V or equivalent batt[...]

10 ENG Installing the Displa y on the W all At tac hment P anel Wall Mount Bracket Mounting Kits (Sold Separately) 4 EA 4 EA Plastic Hanger Screws How to Adjust Mounting Angle 1 Secure the PDP to the wall mount bracket. (Please refer to the following instructions.) 2 Set the angle by pulling the upper end of the PDP attached to bracket in the direc[...]

11 ENG Installing the Display on the W all Attachment Panel (continued) 1 Remove the screws from the back of the PDP. 3 Tighten the screws of the plastic hanger to the back side of the PDP. 4 Put the 4 pegs on the PDP in the grooves of the wall mount bracket and pull down on the PDP ( ! ) to secure it to the wall mount bracket ( @ ). Tighten the sc[...]

12 Connecting Speakers ENG 1 Remove the screws on the rear of the PDP. 2 Hang the two “T” shaped hangers on the square holes on the rear of the PDP. 3 Tighten the PDP and the speaker bracket using the screws removed from the PDP. ➢ When moving your PDP, do NOT hold the speaker connected to your PDP. It may damage the bracket clamping the spea[...]

13 Connecting Speakers (continued) ENG 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. ➢ ◆ The speakers MUST have to a power handling capability of 10 watts minimum (impedance 8 Ω ). ◆ When you connect the speaker wir[...]

14 ENG In order to watch television programmes broadcast via a satellite network, you must connect a satellite receiver to the rear of the PDP. Also, in order to descramble a coded transmission signal, you must connect a decoder to the rear of the PDP. Using a Coaxial cable Connect a coaxial cable to the: ◆ Receiver (or Decoder) output socket. ?[...]

15 The mains lead is attached to the rear of your PDP. 1 Plug the mains lead into an appropriate socket. Result : The Standby indicator on the front of the PDP lights up. ➢ The main voltage is indicated on the rear of the PDP and the frequency is 50 or 60Hz. 2 Press the “ I / ” button on the front of the PDP (or POWER () button on the remote [...]

16 ENG Becoming Familiar with the Remote Control The remote control is used mainly to: ◆ Change channels and adjust the volume ◆ Display the on-screen menu system The following table presents the most frequently used buttons and their functions. Button Viewing Function Menu Function Used to display the next - stored channel. Used to display the[...]

17 Plug & Play Feature ENG 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. Result : The message Plug & Play is displayed. It flickers for a little[...]

If you want to reset this feature... 1 Press the MENU button. Result : The main menu is displayed. 2 Press the † or … button to select Setup . Result : The options available in the Setup group are displayed. 3 Press the ENTER () button. 4 Press the † or … button to select Miscellaneous . Press the ENTER () button. Result : The options avail[...]

19 Storing Channels Automatically ENG Country : Austria √ √ Auto Store √ √ Manual Store √ √ Edit √ √ Fine Tune √ √ Ch. Scan √ √ Channel Move Enter Return TV Country : Austria Auto Store Manual Store Edit Fine Tune Ch. Scan Channel Move Enter Return TV Austria Belgium Croatia Denmark Finland France † Country : Austria √ ?[...]

20 ENG Storing Channels Manually You can store up to 100 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 1 Press the MENU button. Result : The main menu i[...]

21 ENG Storing Channels Manually (continued) 7 If you know the number of the channel to be stored, see the following steps. ◆ Press the œ or √ button to select Channel . ◆ Press the † or … button to select C (Air channel) or S (Cable channel). ◆ Press the √ button. ◆ Press the numeric buttons (0~9) to select indicate the required n[...]

22 ENG Skipping Unwanted Channels ◆ Skipping unwanted channels You can exclude the channels of your choice from the channel scan operation. When you scan through the stored channels, those that you have chosen to skip are thus not displayed. All channels that you do not specifically choose to skip are displayed during scanning. 1 Press the MENU b[...]

23 ENG Sorting the Stored Channels This operation allows you to change the programme numbers of stored channels. This operation may be necessary after using ATM. You can delete those channels you do not want to keep. 1 Press the MENU button. Result : The main menu is displayed. 2 Press the † or … button to select Channel . Result : The options [...]

Channel names will be assigned automatically when channel information is broadcast. These names can be changed, allowing you to assign new names. 1 Press the MENU button. Result : The main menu is displayed. 2 Press the † or … button to select Channel . Result : The options available in the Channel group are displayed. 3 Press the ENTER () butt[...]

25 ENG ◆ Activating the child lock This feature allows you to lock selected channels so that they cannot be viewed. This can be used to prevent unauthorised viewing of unsuitable programmes. 1 Press the MENU button. Result : The main menu is displayed. 2 Press the † or … button to select Channel . Result : The options available in the Channel[...]

26 ENG Displaying Information You can select the type of picture which best corresponds to your viewing requirements. 1 Press the MENU button. Result : The main menu is displayed. 2 Press the † or … button to select Picture . Result : The options available in the Picture group are displayed. 3 Press the ENTER () button. Result : The Mode is sel[...]

27 ENG Your television has several settings which allow you to control picture quality. 1 Press the MENU button. Result : The main menu is displayed. 2 Press the † or … button to select Picture . Result : The options available in the Picture group are displayed. 3 Press the ENTER () button. 4 Select the required option ( Custom , Colour Tone ) [...]

28 ENG 1 Press the MENU button. Result : The main menu is displayed. 2 Press the † or … button to select Picture . Result : The options available in the Picture group are displayed. 3 Press the ENTER () button. 4 Press the † or … button to select Custom . Press the ENTER () button. Result : The Custom menu is displayed. 5 Press the † or ?[...]

29 ENG Using the Fine T une If reception is weak, you can fine tune a channel manually. 1 Press the MENU button. Result : The main menu is displayed. 2 Press the † or … button to select Channel . Result : The options available in the Channel group are displayed. 3 Press the ENTER () button. 4 Press the † or … button to select Fine tune . Pr[...]

30 ENG V iewing the Channel Scan Picture 1 Press the MENU button. Result : The main menu is displayed. 2 Press the † or … button to select Channel . Result : The options available in the Channel group are displayed. 3 Press the ENTER () button. 4 Press the † or … button to select Ch. Scan . Press the ENTER () button. Result : You can view e[...]

31 ENG Selecting the Picture Size You can select the picture size which best corresponds to your viewing requirements. 1 Press the MENU button. Result : The main menu is displayed. 2 Press the † or … button to select Picture . Result : The options available in the Picture group are displayed. 3 Press the ENTER () button. 4 Press the † or … [...]

32 ENG This feature bring you more detailed image with 3D noise reduction, detail enhancement, contrast enhancement and white enhancement. New image compensation Algorithm gives brighter, clearer, much detailed image to you. 1 Press the MENU button. Result : The main menu is displayed. 2 Press the † or … button until the Picture is selected. Re[...]

33 ENG If no signal is being received or the signal is very weak, a blue screen automati- cally replaces the noisy picture background. If you wish to continue viewing the poor picture, you must set the “ Blue Screen “ mode to “ Off “. 1 Press the MENU button. Result : The main menu is displayed. 2 Press the † or … button to select Setup[...]

34 ENG You can display a sub picture within the main picture of TV program or external A/V devices. 1 Press the MENU button. Result : The main menu is displayed. 2 Press the † or … button to select Picture . Result : The options available in the Picture group are displayed. 3 Press the ENTER () button. 4 Press the † or … button to select PI[...]

35 ENG 9 Press the † or … button to select Position . Press the ENTER () button. Result : The positions available are displayed. --- ➣ Select a position of the sub picture by pressing the † or … button. Press the ENTER () button. 10 Press the † or … button to select Prog. . Select the channel that you want to view through sub picture [...]

36 ENG Using the Digital NR (Digital Noise Reduction) Feature If the signal received by your television is weak, you can activate this feature to help reduce any static and ghosting that may appear on the screen. 1 Press the MENU button. Result : The main menu is displayed. 2 Press the ▼ or ▲ button until the Setup is selected. Result : The opt[...]

37 ENG Changing the Sound Standard You can select the type of special sound effect to be used when watching a given broadcast. 1 Press the MENU button. Result : The main menu is displayed. 2 Press the † or … button to select Sound . Result : The options available in the Sound group are displayed. 3 Press the ENTER () button. Result : The Mode i[...]

38 ENG Each broadcasting station has its own signal conditions, and so it is not easy for you to adjust the volume every time the channel is changed. This feature lets you automatically adjust the volume of the desired channel by lowering the sound output when the modulation signal is high or by raising the sound output when the modulation signal i[...]

39 ENG TruSurround XT is a patented SRS technology that solves the problem of playing 5.1 multichannel content over two speakers. Trusurround delivers a compelling, virtual surround sound experience through any two-speaker playback system, including internal television speakers. It is fully compatible with all multichannel formats. 1 Press the MENU[...]

40 ENG The “DUAL I-II” button displays/controls the processing and output of the audio signal. When power is switched on, the mode is automatically preset to either “Dual-I ” or “Stereo”, depending on the current transmission. ➣ ◆ If the receiving conditions deteriorate, listening will be easier if the mode is set to the Mono . ◆ [...]

41 ENG Setting the Sleep T imer You can select a time period of between 30 and 180 minutes after which the television automatically switches to Standby mode. 1 Press the MENU button. Result : The main menu is displayed. 2 Press the † or … button to select Setup . Result : The options available in the Setup group are displayed. 3 Press the ENTER[...]

42 ENG Time √ √ Language : English √ √ AV Setup √ √ Digital NR : On √ √ Miscellaneous √ √ Setup Move Enter Return TV Clock 07 : 05 √ √ Sleep Timer Off √ √ On Timer Off √ √ Off Timer Off √ √ Time Move Enter Return TV Clock Adjust √ √ Move Return TV Hour Min 07 05 You can set the television’s clock so that th[...]

43 ENG Switching the T elevision On and Off Automatically Time √ √ Language : English √ √ AV Setup √ √ Digital NR : On √ √ Miscellaneous √ √ Setup Move Enter Return TV Clock 07 : 05 √ √ Sleep Timer Off √ √ On Timer Off √ √ Off Timer Off √ √ Time Move Enter Return TV On Timer Adjust √ √ Move Return TV Hour Min[...]

44 ENG V iewing an External Signal Source Use the remote control to switch between viewing signal from connected equipment, such as VCR, DVD, Set-Top-boxs and the TV source (broadcast or cable) 1 Press the MENU button. Result : The main menu is displayed. 2 Press the ▼ or ▲ button to select Input . Result : The options available in the Input gr[...]

45 ENG Redirecting an Input to the External Output Time √ √ Language : English √ √ AV Setup √ √ Digital NR : On √ √ Miscellaneous √ √ Setup Move Enter Return TV Ext.1 : TV √ √ Ext.2 : TV √ √ AV Setup Move Enter Return TV Ext.1 : TV Ext.2 : TV AV Setup Move Enter Return TV TV Ext.1 Ext.2 AV S-Video Monitor Out Your televi[...]

Most television channels provide written information services via teletext. Information provided includes: ◆ Television programme times ◆ News bulletins and weather forecasts ◆ Sports results ◆ Travel information This information is divided into numbered pages (see diagram). Part Contents A Selected page number. B Broadcasting channel ident[...]

47 ENG Displaying the T eletext Information You can display Teletext information at any time on your television ☛ For Teletext information to be displayed correctly, channel reception must be stable; otherwise: ◆ Information may be missing ◆ Some pages may not be displayed 1 Select the channel providing the Teletext service by pressing the P [...]

48 ENG When you have displayed a Teletext page, you can select various options to suit your requirements. To display... Press the... ◆ Hidden text (reveal) (answers to quiz games, for example) ◆ The normal screen (reveal) again ◆ A secondary page by entering its number (sub-page) ◆ The broadcast when searching for a page (cancel) ◆ The ne[...]

49 ENG Selecting a T eletext Page You can enter the page number directly by pressing the numeric buttons on the remote control. 1 Enter the three-digit page number given in the content by pressing the corresponding numeric buttons. Result : The current page counter is incremented and the page is then displayed. If the selected page is linked with s[...]

50 ENG Connecting to the External Devices “MONITOR OUT” are used for the equipment with an RGB output, such as video game devices or video disc players. Rear of the TV (Input/Output) ① This end can be fitted with: ◆ A SCART connector ◆ Three RCA connectors (VIDEO + AUDIO-L/R) or ① VCR Decoder / Video game device Video disc player Satell[...]

51 ENG Connecting to the S-V ideo Input The S-VIDEO and RCA (AUDIO-L/R) connectors are used for equipment with an S-Video output, such as a camcorder or VCR. Rear of the TV Camcorder VCR ① To play picture and sound, both the S-VIDEO and RCA connectors must be used. and ① ☛ Whenever you connect an audio or video system to your television, ensu[...]

52 ENG Connecting to the DVI Input The “DVI” (video) and “L-AUDIO-R” connectors are used for equipment with a DVI output. Personal Computer Rear of the TV and 1_BN68-00630T-00_Eng 6/9/04 9:16 AM Page 52[...]

53 ENG Connecting to the Component Input ① The “ COMPONENT ” connectors are used for DTV receiver or DVD. (480i,p/576i,p/720p/1080i) DVD Rear of the TV DTV receiver or 1_BN68-00630T-00_Eng 6/9/04 9:16 AM Page 53[...]

54 ENG Connecting and Using the Home Theater System Connecting the Home Theater System ① Connect the monitoring audio out L, and R jacks of the MONITOR OUT on the rear-side connection panel of the PDP TV to the AUDIO IN jacks of the DVD Home Theater System (or AV Receiver) using the audio cable. ② Press the TV/VIDEO button to select the desired[...]

55 ENG Pin Configurations Pin Signal 1 T.M.D.S. Data2- 2 T.M.D.S. Data2+ 3 T.M.D.S. Data2/4 Shield 4 T.M.D.S. Data4- 5 T.M.D.S. Data4+ 6 Clock (DDC) 7 Data (DDC) 8 Not Connected 9 T.M.D.S. Data1- 10 T.M.D.S. Data1+ 11 T.M.D.S. Data1/3 Shield 12 T.M.D.S. Data3- 13 T.M.D.S. Data3+ 14 +5V Power 15 5V Grounding 16 Hot Plug Detect 17 T.M.D.S. Data0- 18 [...]

56 Tr oubleshooting: Before Contacting Service Personnel ENG No sound or picture Normal picture but no sound No picture or black and white picture Sound and picture interference Blurred or snowy picture, distorted sound Remote control malfunctions ◆ Check that the mains lead has been connected to a wall socket. ◆ Check that you have pressed the[...]

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ELECTRONICS - AFTER SALES SERVICE - Do not hesitate to contact your retailer or service agent if a change in the performance of your product indicates that a faulty condition may be present. BN68-00630T-00 1_BN68-00630T-00_Eng 6/9/04 9:16 AM Page 58[...]