Samsung PN50A450P1D manuale d’uso

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English - 2 Important W arranty Information Regarding T elevision Format V iewing Wide screen format PDP Displays (16:9, the aspect ratio of the screen width to height) are primarily designed to view wide screen format full-motion video. The images displayed on them should primarily be in the wide screen 16:9 ratio format, or expanded to fill the s[...]

English - 3 User Instructions Screen Image retention Do not display a still image (such as on a video game) on the plasma display panel for more than several minutes as it can cause screen image retention. This image retention is also known as “screen burn”. T o avoid such image retention, refer to page 23 of this manual to reduce the degree of[...]

English - 4 Symbols Press One-T ouch Button ➢ Note Contents General Information ■ List of Features .............................................................. 5 ■ Accessories .................................................................... 5 ■ Viewing the Control Panel ............................................. 6 ■ Viewing the C[...]

English - 5 General Information List of Features • Adjustable picture settings that can be stored in the TV’ s memory . • Automatic timer to turn the TV on and of f. • A special sleep timer . • V -Chip function. • Excellent Digital Interface & Networking : With a built-in HD digital tuner , non-subscription HD broadcasts can be view[...]

English - 6 V iewing the Control Panel Buttons on the Lower-Right Part of the Panel The buttons on the lower-right panel control your TV’ s basic features, including the on-screen menu. T o use the more advanced features, you must use the remote control. 1 SOURCE T oggles between all the available input sources ( TV , A V1 , A V2 , S-Video , Comp[...]

English - 7 V iewing the Connection Panel Rear Panel Jacks Use the rear panel jacks to connect A/V components that will be connected continuously , such as VCR or DVD players. For more information on connecting equipment, see pages 9-15. The product color and shape may vary depending on the model. 1 POWER IN Connect the supplied power cord. 2 DIGIT[...]

English - 8 Remote Control Y ou can use the remote control up to a distance of about 23 feet from the TV . ➢ The performance of the remote control may be affected by bright light. 1 POWER T urns the TV on and off. 2 TV Selects the TV mode directly . 3 NUMERIC BUTTONS Press to directly select a channel. 4 – Press to select additional channels (d[...]

English - 9 Connections Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas If your antenna has a set of leads that look like this, see “Antennas with 300 Ω Flat T win Leads” below. If your antenna has one lead that looks like this, see “Antennas with 75 Ω Round Leads”. If you have two antennas, see “Separate VHF and UHF Antennas”. Antennas with 300 ?[...]

English - 10 Connecting Cable TV T o connect to a cable TV system, follow the instructions below. Cable without a Cable Box 1 Plug the incoming cable into the ANT IN terminal on the back of the TV . ➢ Because this TV is cable-ready , you do not need a cable box to view unscrambled cable channels. 1 Find the cable that is connected to the ANT OUT [...]

English - 11 Connecting a DVD Player or Cable Box / Satellite receiver (Set-T op Box) via HDMI This connection can only be made if there is an HDMI Output jack on the external device. This connection will provide the highest quality picture. 1 Connect an HDMI Cable between the HDMI IN(1, 2 or 3) jack on the TV and the HDMI jack on the DVD Player or[...]

English - 12 Connecting a Camcorder The side panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a camcorder to your TV . They allow you to view the camcorder tapes without using a VCR. 1 Connect a Video Cable (or S-Video Cable) between the A V IN 2 [VIDEO] (or S-VIDEO) jack on the TV and the VIDEO OUT jack on the Camcorder . 2 Connect Audio Cables betw[...]

English - 13 Connecting a VCR Video Connection These instructions assume that you have already connected your TV to an antenna or a cable TV system (according to the instructions on pages 9~10). Skip step 1 if you have not yet connected to an antenna or a cable system. ➢ If you have a “mono” (non-stereo) VCR, use a Y -connector (not supplied)[...]

English - 14 Connecting a Digital Audio System The rear panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a Digital Audio System(Home theater/Receiver) to your TV . 1 Connect an Optical Cable between the DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) jacks on the TV and the Digital Audio Input (OPTICAL) jacks on the Digital Audio System. When a Digital Audio System is [...]

English - 15 Connecting a PC Using the D-Sub Cable 1 Connect a D-Sub Cable between PC IN [PC] jack on the TV and the PC output jack on your computer . 2 Connect a PC Audio Cable between PC IN [AUDIO] jack on the TV and the Audio Out jack of the sound card on your computer . Using the HDMI/DVI Cable 1 Connect a HDMI/DVI cable between the HDMI IN 2 j[...]

English - 16 Operation T urning the TV On and Off Press the POWER button on the remote control. Y ou can also use the POWER button on the TV . ➢ It may take a while before you see a full picture. Plug & Play Feature When the TV is initially powered On, basic settings proceed automatically and subsequently: 1 Press the POWER button on the remo[...]

English - 17 5 The TV will begin memorizing all of the available channels. ➢ T o stop the search before it has finished, press the ENTER button with Stop selected. After all the available channels are stored, the TV starts to remove scrambled channels(see page38). The Auto program menu then reappears. Press the ENTER button when channel memorizat[...]

English - 18 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 button. 2 Press the ENTER button to select Plug & Play . For further details on setting up options, refer to the pages 16~17. ➢ The Plug & Play feature is only available in the T[...]

English - 19 Adjusting the V olume Using the V olume Buttons 1 Press the VOL or VOL button to increase or decrease the volume. Using the Mute Button At any time, you can cut off the sound using the MUTE button. 1 Press MUTE and the sound cuts off. Mute will displayed on the screen. 2 T o turn mute off, press the MUTE button again, or simply press t[...]

English - 20 1 With the power on, press the MENU button. The main menu appears on the screen. Its left side has five icons: Picture , Sound , Channel , Setup , Input . 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select one of the icons. Then press the ENTER button to access the icon’s sub-menu. 3 Press the EXIT button to exit. ➢ It takes about one minute [...]

English - 21 Storing Channels in Memory (Automatic Method) 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Channel , then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Auto Program , then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the antenna connection, then press the ENTER [...]

English - 22 T o Select the Source Use to select TV or other external input sources such as DVD players or Set-top/Cable boxes connected to the TV . Use to select the input source of your choice. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Input , then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ENTER button to select[...]

English - 23 Picture Control Changing the Picture Standard Y ou can select the type of picture which best corresponds to your viewing requirements. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ENTER button to select Picture . 2 Press the ENTER button to select Mode . Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Dynamic , Standard , or Movie. Pre[...]

English - 24 Adjusting the Detailed Settings Samsung’ s new TVs allow you to make even more precise picture settings than previous models. See below to adjust detailed picture settings. Activating Detailed Settings 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ENTER button to select Picture . 2 Press the ENTER button to select Mode . Pre[...]

English - 25 Changing the Color Space Color space is a color matrix composed of red, green and blue colors. Select your favorite color space to experience the most natural color . 10 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Color Space , then press the ENTER button. 1 1 Press the ENTER button again to select Color Space . 12 Press the ▲ or ▼ butto[...]

English - 26 Configuring Picture Options Activating Picture Options 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ENTER button to select Picture . 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Picture Options , then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select a particular item. Press the ENTER button. ➢ When you are satis?[...]

English - 27 Changing the Screen Size Occasionally , you may want to change the size of the image on your screen. Y our TV comes with six screen size options, each designed to work best with specic types of video input. Y our cable box or satellite receiver may have its own set of screen sizes as well. In general, though, you should view the TV [...]

English - 28 Wide Fit Enlarges the aspect ratio of the picture to fit the entire screen. Zoom2 The screen size when the Zoom1 screen is vertically enlarged. 4:3 Sets the picture to 4:3 normal mode. Zoom1 The screen size when Wide screen is vertically enlarged. Just Scan Use the function to see the full image without any cutoff when HDMI (720p/1080i[...]

English - 29 DNIe (Digital Natural Image engine) This TV includes the DNIe function to provide high visual quality . If you set DNIe to on, you can view the screen with the DNIe feature activated. 1 Follow the Activating Picture Options instructions numbers 1 and 2. (Refer to page 26) 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select DNIe , then press the EN[...]

English - 30 Setting the Blue Only Mode This function is for A V device measurement experts. This function displays the blue signal only by removing the red and green signals from the video signal so as to provide a Blue Filter effect that is used to adjust the Color and T int of video equipment such as DVD players, Home Theaters, etc. Using this f[...]

English - 31 4 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the item you wish to change, then press the ENTER button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to change the value of the item, then press the ENTER button. • Optimum condition for pixel shift; PC TV/A V1/A V2/S-Video/Component/HDMI Horizontal Dot 1 2 V ertical Line 1 2 Time(min) 2 2 min Press the EXIT [...]

English - 32 Using the 3D Function Y ou can enjoy 3D movies and games on your TV . The 3D effects function enables you to view 3D images using special 3D glasses. Connections 1 Connect a HDMI/DVI cable between the HDMI IN 2 jack on the TV and the PC output jack on your computer . 2 Connect a 3.5mm Stereo/2RCA cable between the DVI IN (HDMI 2) [R-AU[...]

English - 33 Resetting the Picture Settings to the Factory Defaults 1 T o select the desired picture mode, follow the Activating Picture Options instructions numbers 1 and 2. (see page 26) 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Picture Reset , then press the ENTER button. Press the ◄ or ► button to select OK or Cancel then press the ENTER butt[...]

English - 34 Sound Control Changing the Sound Standard Y ou can select the sound mode to best suit the programming you’re watching. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Sound , then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ENTER button to select Mode . Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Standard , Music[...]

English - 35 Setting the T ruSurround XT T ruSurround XT is a patented SRS technology that solves the problem of playing 5.1 multichannel content over two-speakers. T ruSurround delivers a compelling, virtual surround sound experience through any two-speaker playback system, including internal television speakers. It is fully compatible with all mu[...]

English - 36 Multi-T rack Sound 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Sound , then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Multi-T rack Options , then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Multi-T rack Sound , then press the ENTER button. Press the ▲ or[...]

English - 37 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Sound , then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select TV Speaker , then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Off or On , then press the ENTER button. Press the EXIT button to exit. ➢ • When TV Speaker[...]

English - 38 Channel Control Selecting the Antenna 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Channel , then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ENTER button to select Antenna . Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Air or Cable , then press the ENTER button. Press the EXIT button to exit. Clearing Scrambled [...]

English - 39 Adding and Erasing Channels Y ou can add or delete a channel to display the channels you want. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Channel , then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Channel List , then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to sel[...]

English - 40 Setting Y our Favorite Channels Y ou can set channels you watch frequently as favorites. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Channel , then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Channel List , then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Al[...]

English - 41 5 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Favorite , then press the ENTER button. The “ ” symbol will be highlighted and the channel will be set as a Favorite. T o cancel your Favorite channel selection, press the ENTER button until the “ ” symbol disappears. Press the EXIT button to exit. ➢ Only memorized channels can be set a[...]

English - 42 Labeling Channels Channels can labeled so that their call letters appear whenever the channel is selected. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Channel , then press the ENTER button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Name , then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to s[...]

English - 43 Checking the Digital-Signal Strength Unlike analog channels, which can vary in reception quality from snowy to clear , digital (HDTV) channels have either perfect reception quality or you will not receive them at all. So, unlike analog channels, you cannot fine tune a digital channel. Y ou can, however , adjust your antenna to improve [...]

English - 44 PC Display Using Y our TV as a Computer (PC) Display Setting Up Y our PC Software (Based on Windows XP) The Windows display-settings for a typical computer are shown below . The actual screens on your PC will probably be different, depending upon your particular version of Windows and your particular video card. However , even if your [...]

English - 45 • The interlace mode is not supported. • The TV operates abnormally if a non-standard video format is selected. • The table above conforms to IBM/VESA regulations and is based on using the Analog Input. • “  ✔ ” mark means that this mode is supported.  ➢ • For the PN42A450P1D, PC text quality is optimum in VE[...]

English - 46 Changing the Screen Position Adjust the PC’s screen positioning if it does not fit the TV Screen. ➢ Preset: Press the SOURCE button to select PC mode. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Picture , then press the ENTER button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Screen , then press th[...]

English - 47 T ime Setting Setting the T ime Setting the clock is necessary in order to use the various timer features of the TV . Also, you can check the time while watching the TV . (Just press the INFO button.) Option 1: Setting the Clock Manually 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Setup , then pre[...]

English - 48 Option 2: Setting the Clock Automatically The Clock can be set automatically if you are receiving a digital signal. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Setup , then press the ENTER button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Time , then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ENTER button to[...]

English - 49 2 Three different On/Of f T imer Settings can be made. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Timer1 , T imer2 ,or T imer3 , then press the ENTER button. The timer menu is displayed. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to adjust hour , then press the ► button to move to the next step. Set other items using the same method as above. 3 Press th[...]

English - 50 Function Description Selecting a Menu Language 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Setup , then press the ENTER button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Language , then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the appropriate language: English , Español , or Fr[...]

English - 51 4 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Caption Mode , then press the ENTER button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select submenu ( Default , Service1 ~ Service6 , CC1 ~ CC4 or T ext1 ~ T ext4 ) you want, then press the ENTER button. ➢ Service1~6 in digital caption mode may not be available depending on the broadcast. ➢ Caption Opt[...]

English - 52 V iewing Closed Captions (On-Screen T ext Messages) - Analog The Analog Caption function operates in either analog TV channel mode or when a signal is supplied from an external device. (Depending on the broadcasting signal, the Analog Caption function may operate on digital channels.) 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press [...]

English - 53 Setting the Light Effect Y ou can turn the blue LED on the front of TV on/off. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Setup , then press the ENTER button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select External Settings , then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Light Effec[...]

English - 54 Using the Energy Saving Feature This feature adjusts the power consumption of the unit in order to save energy . 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Setup , then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Energy Saving , then press the ENTER button. Press the ▲ or ?[...]

English - 55 Upgrading the Software Samsung may offer upgrades for your TV’ s firmware in the future. Please contact the Samsung call center at 1-800-SAMSUNG to receive information about downloading upgrades and using a USB drive. Upgrades will be possible by connecting a USB drive to the USB port. 1 Insert a USB drive containing the firmware upg[...]

English - 56 Using the V -Chip The V -Chip feature automatically locks out programs that are deemed inappropriate for children. The user must enter a PIN (personal ID number) before any of the V -Chip restrictions are set up or changed. ➢ V -Chip function is not available in HDMI , Component or PC mode. Setting Up Y our Personal ID Number (PIN) 1[...]

English - 57 How to Enable/Disable the V -Chip 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Setup , then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select V -Chip , then press the ENTER button. The message Enter PIN will appear . Enter your 4 digit PIN number . 3 The V -Chip screen will appear . T[...]

English - 58 4 The TV Parental Guidelines screen will appear . Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select one of the six aged based categories: • TV -Y : All children. The themes and elements in this program are specifically designed for a very young audience, including children from ages two to six. • TV -Y7 : Directed to older children. The themes[...]

English - 59 How to Set up Restrictions Using “MP AA Ratings” (G, PG, PG-13, R, NC-17, X, NR ) The MP AA rating system uses the Motion Picture Association of America (MP AA) system, and its main application is for movies. When the V -Chip lock is on, the TV will automatically block any programs that are coded with objectionable ratings (either [...]

English - 60 How to Set up Restrictions Using “Canadian English” (for Canada Models) 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Setup , then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select V -Chip , then press the ENTER button. The message Enter PIN will appear . Enter your 4 digit PIN num[...]

English - 61 How to Set up Restrictions Using “Canadian French” (for Canada Models) 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Setup , then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select V -Chip , then press the ENTER button. The message Enter PIN will appear . Enter your 4 digit PIN numb[...]

English - 62 Using the V -Chip for Digital channels Parental restriction information can be used while watching DTV channels. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Setup , then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select V -Chip , then press the ENTER button. The message Enter PIN wil[...]

English - 63 How to Reset the TV after the V -Chip Blocks a Channel (“Emergency Escape”) If the TV is tuned to a restricted channel, the V -Chip will block it. The screen will go blank and the following message will appear: 1 Enter your PIN. T o resume normal viewing, tune to a different channel using CH or CH button. Under certain conditions ([...]

English - 64 About Anynet + What is Anynet + ? Anynet+ is an A V network system that enables you to control all connected Samsung A V devices with your Samsung TV’ s remote. Connecting Anynet + Devices The Anynet + system can be used only with Samsung A V devices that have the Anynet + feature. T o be sure your Samsung A V device has this feature[...]

English - 65 Setting Up Anynet + The following settings are to use Anynet + functions. Scanning and Switching between Anynet + Devices 1 Press the TOOLS button. ➢ Anynet + devices connected with the TV are listed. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select to a particular device and press the ENTER button. It is switched to the selected device. 3 If[...]

English - 66 Continued... Anynet + Menu The Anynet + menu changes depending on the type and status of the Anynet + devices connected to the TV . Anynet + Menu Description View TV Switches from Anynet + to TV broadcast mode. Record Starts a recording. (This menu works only for a device supporting recording.) (Device_Name) Menu Shows the menu of the [...]

English - 67 Listening through a Receiver (Home theater) Y ou can listen to sound through a receiver instead of the TV speaker . 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Input , then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) , then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the[...]

English - 68 A ppendix Problem Possible Solution Poor picture quality . T ry another channel. Adjust the antenna. Check all wire connections. Poor sound quality . T ry another channel. Adjust the antenna. No picture or sound. T ry another channel. Press the SOURCE button. Make sure the TV is plugged in. Check the antenna connections. Make sure the [...]

English - 69 W all- mount adjustment (Sold separately) Once the wall mount is installed, the position of your TV can be easily adjusted. Entering the menu 1 Press the ▲, ▼, ◄ or ► button on your remote control. ➢ The W all Mount Adjustment screen is displayed. ➢ If the W all Mount Adjustment screen is not displayed when clicking on a di[...]

English - 70 Moving to the remembered position 1 Complete Step 1 of Entering the menu . 2 Pressing a Color (Red, Green, Y ellow) button moves the auto wall mount to the saved position. ➢ Y ou can move the wall mount to one of the 3 pre-set positions by pressing the Red (Position 1), Green (Position 2) or Y ellow (Position 3) buttons. ➢ If you a[...]

English - 71 W all Mount Kit Specifications (VESA) Install your wall mount on a solid wall perpendicular to the floor . When attaching to other building materials, please contact your nearest dealer . If installed on a ceiling or slanted wall, it may fall and result in severe personal injury . Product Family inch VESA Spec. (A * B) Standard Screw Q[...]

English - 72 How to assemble the Stand-Base W arning Firmly secure the stand to the TV before moving it, as the stand may fall and could cause serious injury . ➢ T wo or more people should carry the TV . Never lay the TV on the floor because of possible damage to the screen. Always store the TV upright. Specifications Using the 6 screws for secur[...]

English - 73 Dimensions (PN42A450P1D) TOP VIEW FRONT VIEW JACK P ANEL DET AIL 3.7”H x 7.2”W SIDE VIEW REAR VIEW NOTE: All drawings not necessarily to scale. Some dimensions are subject to change without prior notice. Refer to dimensions on each unit prior to performing any carpentry. Not responsible for typographical or printed errors. © 2008 [...]

English - 74 Dimensions (PN50A450P1D) T h i s p a g e i s i n t e n t i o n a l l y l e f t b l a n k . TOP VIEW FRONT VIEW JACK P ANEL DET AIL 3.7”H x 7.2”W SIDE VIEW REAR VIEW NOTE: All drawings not necessarily to scale. Some dimensions are subject to change without prior notice. Refer to dimensions on each unit prior to performing any carpen[...]

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