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    Plasma TV user manual BN68-01422C-01 imagine the possibilities Contact SAMSUNG WORLD-WIDE If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care centre. Country Customer Care Centre  Web Site AUSTRIA 0800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) www .samsung.com/at BELGIUM 0032 (0)2 201 24 18 www .samsung.com/be CZ[...]

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    English - 2 © 2008 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. 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?[...]

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    English - 3 Symbols ☛ ➢ Press Important Note Contents General Information  User Instructions ............................................. 2  Checking Parts ................................................ 4  Using the Stand-Base ..................................... 4  Control Panel .................................................[...]

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    English - 4 Checking Parts Owner ’s Instructions Remote Control/ AAA Batteries Power Cord Cloth-Clean W arranty Card/ Safety Guide Manual (Not available in all locations) Cover-Bottom / Screws (2ea) (Refer to page 52) Ferrite Core for Power Cord Ferrite Core for S-Video Sold Separately Antenna Cable Component Cables Audio Cables PC Cable Scart Ca[...]

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    English - 5 Control Panel 1 SOURCE T oggles between all the available input sources ( TV , Ext.1 , Ext.2 , A V , S-Video , Component , PC , HDMI1 , HDMI2 , HDMI3 and DTV ). ➢ In the on-screen menu, use this button as you would use the ENTER button on the remote control. 2 MENU Press to see an on-screen menu of your TV’ s features. 3 – + Press[...]

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    English - 6 Connection Panel Continued... ☛    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. 1 POWER IN Connect the supplied power cord. 2 COMPONENT IN Audio (AUDIO L/R) and vid[...]

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    English - 7 9 HDMI IN 1,2 − No additional Audio connection is needed for an HDMI to HDMI connection. - When using an HDMI/DVI cable connection, you must use the HDMI IN 2 jack. ➢ What is HDMI? - “High Definition Multimedia interface” allows the ansmission of high definition digital video data and multiple channels of digital audio. - The[...]

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    English - 8 V iewing the Remote Control ➢ The performance of the remote control may be affected by bright light. 1 POWER button (turns the TV on and of f) 2 Selects the TV and DTV mode directly 3 Number buttons for direct channel access 4 One/T wo-digit channel selection 5 T emporary sound switch-off 6 V olume increase V olume decrease 7 Electron[...]

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    English - 9 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 ma[...]

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    English - 10 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 characters on the screen may be wrongly displayed. ☛  Any functions related to Di[...]

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    English - 11 ☛  If the country is set to Others, Clock Set screen appears when searching for the analog channel is finished. If the Sweden, Denmark, or Finland is selected, the analog and then digital channels are searched, and the Clock Set is preceded in order . For more information about digital channel searching, refer to page 32. 8 Press [...]

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    English - 12 V iewing an External Signal Sources Y ou can switch between viewing signals from connected equipment, such as a VCR, DVD, Set-T op 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 selec[...]

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    English - 13 Editing Device Names Y ou 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 ed[...]

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    English - 14 Storing Channels Manually ➢ Not available in DTV or external input mode. Y ou can store 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 iden[...]

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    English - 15 Adding / Locking Channels ➢ Not available in DTV or external input mode. Using the Channel Manager , you can conveniently lock or add channels. 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 ▲ or ▼ button to select Channel Manager , then pres[...]

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    English - 16 Sorting the Stored Channels ➢ Not available in DTV or external input mode. This operation allows you to change the programme numbers of the stored channels. This operation may be necessary after using the auto store. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Channel , then press the ENTER bu[...]

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    English - 17 Fine T uning Channel Reception ➢ Not available in DTV or external input mode. If the reception is clear , you do not have to fine tune the channel, as this is done automatically during the search and store operation. If the signal is weak or distorted, you may have to fine tune the channel manually . 1 Press the MENU button to displa[...]

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    English - 18 Customizing the Picture Settings Y our television has several setting options that allow you to control the picture quality . 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. 2 Press the ENTER button to select Picture . 3 Press the ENTER button again to select Mode . 4 Select the required mode by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button, then press [...]

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    English - 19 Configuring Detailed Settings on the Picture Y ou can set detailed picture settings. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. 2 Press the ENTER button to select Picture . 3 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Detailed Settings , then press the ENTER button. 4 Select the required option by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button, then pres[...]

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    English - 20 Picture Options Y ou can set detailed picture settings. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. 2 Press the ENTER button to select Picture . 3 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Picture Options , then press the ENTER button. 4 Select the required option by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button, then press the ENTER button. 5 When you [...]

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    English - 21  Screen Mode: 16:9/W ide Zoom/Zoom/4:3 When setting the picture size to Auto Wide in a 16:9 wide TV , you can determine the picture size you want to see the 4:3 WSS (Wide Screen Service) image or nothing. Each individual European country requires different picture size so this function is intended for users to select it. − 16:9[...]

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    English - 22  ➢ Optimum condition for pixel shift; PC TV/Ext/A V/Component/HDMI/DTV Horizontal Dot 1 2 V ertical Line 1 2 Time (minute) 2 2 min  ➢ The Pixel Shift value may differ depending on the monitor size (inches) and mode.  ➢ This function is not available in the Just Scan mode. − White : This function helps remove a[...]

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    English - 23 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-AUDIO-L] jack on the TV and the Audio Out jack of the sound card on your computer . 3 Connect the Emitter to the 3D SYNC OUT port on the rear panel of the TV . 4 T [...]

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    English - 24 Resetting the Picture Settings to the Factory Defaults Y ou can set detailed picture settings. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. 2 Press the ENTER button to select Picture . 3 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Reset , then press the ENTER button. 4 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select OK or Cancel then press the ENTER b[...]

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    English - 25 Sound Features 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Sound , then press the ENTER button. 3 Select the required option by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button, then press the ENTER button. Available options: Mode , Equalizer , SRS TS XT , Auto V olume , TV Speaker 4 When you are satisfied with y[...]

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    English - 26 Selecting the Sound Mode (depending on the model) 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. Easy Setting 1 Press the TOOLS button on the remote control. 2[...]

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    English - 27 T ime Features 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 ▲ or ▼ button to select Time , then press the ENTER button. 4 Select the required option by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button, then press the ENTER button. Available options: Clock Set , [...]

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    English - 28 Language / Melody / Light Effect / Entertainment / Energy Saving 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Setup , then press the ENTER button. 3 Select the required option by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button, then press the ENTER button. Available options: Language , Melody , Light Effect , Ent[...]

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    English - 29 Setting up Y our PC Software (Based on W indows XP) The Windows display-settings for a typical computer are shown below . But the actual screens on your PC will probably be different, depending upon your particular version of Windows and your particular video card. But even if your actual screens look different, the same, basic set-up [...]

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    English - 30 Input Mode (PC) Both screen position and size will vary depending on the type of PC monitor and its resolution. The table below shows all of the display modes that are supported: D-Sub Input Mode Resolution Horizontal Frequency (kHz) V ertical Frequency (Hz) Pixel Clock Frequency (MHz) Sync Polarity (H/V) PS50A476 IBM 640 x 350 720 x 4[...]

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    English - 31 Setting the PC ➢ Preset to the PC mode by pressing the SOURCE button. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Picture , then press the ENTER button. 3 Select the required option by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button, then press the ENTER button. 4 When you are satisfied with your setting, pres[...]

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    English - 32 Previewing the DTV Menu System ➢  Available in DTV mode. Preset to the DTV mode by using the TV/DTV button on your remote control. T o help you navigate around the on-screen menu system and adjust the various settings available, refer to the following illustration. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼[...]

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    English - 33 Language Audio Language Subtitle Language T eletext Language Preference Primary Audio Language Secondary Audio Language Primary Subtitle Language Secondary Subtitle Language Primary T eletext Language Secondary T eletext Language (depending on the Country) ➢ The sub-items of the CI Menu may vary depending on the CAM model. (refer to [...]

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    English - 34 1.2 Auto Store Y ou can update the channel list when the broadcaster adds new services or if you move the TV to a new location.  Press the ENTER button to select Auto Store . Choose system to scan by pressing the ▲ or▼ button, then press the ENTER button. - When selecting "Denmark/Sweden": Set the Frequency , Modula[...]

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    English - 35  Press the red button to start the scan for digital services. When it has finished, channels are updated in the channel list. ➢ Y ou can input by pressing the button on the remote control. ➢ Y ou can not change only frequency and when changing a channel the Frequency will be automatically changed. 1.4 Edit Favourite Channels [...]

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    English - 36 1.5 Channel List Y ou can display a list of all channels or your favourite channels.  Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Channel List , then press the ENTER button. ➢ It can be displayed simply by pressing the CH LIST button.  Press the yellow button to toggle between your favourite channels and all channels. Y our [...]

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    English - 37  T o view programme information, press the ▲/▼/◄/► button to select a programme of your choice, then press the INFO button. ➢   Information such as the channel number , programme title and running time, status bar , and brief summary of the highlighted programme will be displayed in the top right corner of the [...]

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    English - 38 2.4 All Channels and Favorite Channels In the EPG menu, you can display all channels or favourite channels.  Press the green button repeatedly to toggle between the all and favourite channels list. When the favorite channel list has not been set up: − The favorite list is empty . Would you like to choose your favorite now? mess[...]

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    English - 39 3.2 Preference This menu consists of 6 sub-menus: Primary Audio Language , Secondary Audio Language , Primary Subtitle Language , Secondary Subtitle Language, Primary T eletext Language , and Secondary T eletext Language (depending on the Country). Using this feature, users can select one of the languages (English, German, Italian, Swe[...]

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    English - 40 4. Setup This menu consists of 1 1 sub-menus: Menu T ransparency , Change PIN , Parental Lock , Subtitle, Subtitle Mode , Audio Format , Audio Description , Digital T ext , Time Zone, Common Interface and System . 4.1 Menu T ransparency Y ou can set the translucency of the on-screen menu.  Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select re[...]

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    English - 41 4.3 Subti tle / Sub tit le Mod e / Aud io For mat / Audio Desc rip tio n / Digital T ext Y ou can use various settings to suit your personal preferences.  Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select required menu ( Subtitle, Subtitle Mode, Audio Format, Audio Description or Digital T ext ), then press the ENTER button. The options of t[...]

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    English - 42 4.5 Common Interface − Installing the CI Card  Purchase the CI CAM module by visiting your nearest dealer or by phone.  Insert the CI CARD into the CAM in the direction of the arrow until it fits.  Insert the CAM with the CI CARD installed into the common interface slot.    ➢ Insert the CAM in the directi[...]

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    English - 43 − Software Upgrade (Option) T o keep your product up-to-date with new digital television features then software upgrades are periodically broadcast as part of the normal television signal. It will automatically detect these signals and display the software upgrade banner . Y ou are given the option to install the upgrade.  Soft[...]

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    English - 44 What is Anynet + ? Anynet + is an A V network system that enables an easy-to-use A V interface for users by controlling all connected A V devices through the Anynet + menu when Samsung Electronics A V devices are connected. Connecting Anynet + Devices The Anynet + system supports A V devices supporting Anynet + only . Check if there is[...]

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    English - 45 Setting Up Anynet + The following settings are to use Anynet + functions. Using the Anynet + Function 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 ▲ or ▼ b[...]

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    English - 46 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. Select Device Y our TV connects to the corresponding device. Record Starts a recording. (This menu works only for a device supporting recor[...]

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    English - 47 Listening through a Receiver 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 ▲ or ▼ bu[...]

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    English - 48 T eletext Feature (depending on the model) Most television stations provide written information services via teletext. The index page of the teletext service gives you information on how to use the service. In addition, you can select various options to suit your requirements by using the remote control buttons. ☛ For teletext inform[...]

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    English - 49 The teletext pages are organized according to six categories: Part Contents A B C D E F Selected page number . Broadcasting channel identity . Current page number or search indications. Date and time. T ext. Status information. F ASTEXT information. ➢ T eletext information is often divided between several pages displayed in sequence,[...]

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    English - 50 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[...]

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    English - 51 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 direction button while watching your TV , use the menu to display that screen. • Press the MENU button to display the menu. [...]

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    English - 52 How to assemble the Stand-Base (depending on the model) Using the 6 screws for securing the stand base and the monitor , firmly attach the monitor to the stand base. (The exterior of the set may be different than the picture.) In case of installing your TV on the wall, close the cover ( 1 ) on the stand-base connection part using two s[...]

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    English - 53 Securing the TV to the W all Pulling, pushing, or climbing on the TV may cause the TV to fall. In particular , ensure your children do not hang over or destabilize the TV; doing so may cause the TV to tip over , causing serious injuries or death. Follow all safety precautions provided on the included Safety Flyer . For added stability [...]

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    English - 54 T roubleshooting Before contacting the Samsung after-sales service, perform the following simple checks. If you cannot solve the problem using the instructions below , note the model and serial number of the television and contact your local dealer . No sound or picture   Check that the mains lead has been connected to a wall soc[...]

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    English - 55 Specifications The descriptions and characteristics in this booklet are given for information purposes only and are subject to modification without notice. Model Name PS50A476 Screen Size (Diagonal) 50 inch PC Resolution 1360 x 768 @ 60 Hz Sound (Output) 10 W x 2 Dimension (WxHxD) Body With stand 1290 x 740 x 95 mm 1290 x 804 x 319 mm [...]

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    Th i s p ag e i s i n t e n t i o n a l ly l e f t b l a n k . BN68-01422C.indb 56 2008-06-03 오전 11:35:33[...]

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    Correct Disposal of This Product ( W aste E lectrical & E lectronic E quipment) (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be disposed with other household wastes at the end of its working life. T o prevent pos[...]