Samsung PS-42C96HC manual

PD P- TE LE VI SI ON (P LA SM A D IS PLA Y P A NE L ) Ow ner ’ s Ins tru ctio ns Befo re opera ting th e unit, plea se read this ma nual th oroughl y , and retain i t for f uture r eferenc e. ON- SCRE EN M ENUS Pic ture In Pict ure (PIP ) Ene rgy Savi ng TEL ETEX T (O ption) SR S T ruS urro und XT Di gita l Na tura l Im age engi ne BN68-01 183V -[...]

English - 2 © 2007 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?[...]

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

English - 4 Checking Parts Owner ’s Instructions Remote Control/ AAA Batteries Power Cord Cloth-Clean W arranty Card/ Registration Card/ Safety Guide Manual Cover-Bottom / Screws (2ea) (Refer to page 59) Ferrite Core for Power Cord/ S-Video Cable Ferrite Core for Headphones Cable/ Power Cord Sold Separately S-Video Cable Antenna Cable Component C[...]

English - 5 Control Panel 1 SOURCE Displays a menu of all of the available input sources (TV , Ext.1, Ext.2, A V , S-Video, Component, PC, HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3, and DTV). ➢ HDMI3 mode is available only in PS-42Q96HC/PS-50Q96HC models. 2 MENU Press to see the on-screen menu of your TV’ s features. 3 +  − Press to increase or decrease the vol[...]

English - 6 Connection Panel 1 HDMI IN 3 (PS-42Q96HC/PS-50Q96HC) Connect to the HDMI jack of a device with HDMI output. 2 S-VIDEO or VIDEO / AUDIO L/R Video (S-V ideo or Video) and audio inputs for external devices, such a s a camcorder or VCR. 3 Headphones jack Y ou can connect a set of headphones if you wish to watch a television programme withou[...]

English - 7 1 POWER IN Connect the supplied power cord. 2 Connecting external Audio Devices Connect RCA audio signals from the TV to an external source, such as Audio equipment. 3 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 Input Output Video Au[...]

English - 8 V iewing the Remote Control (PS-42Q96HC/PS-50Q96HC) ➢  This is a special remote control for the visually impaired persons, and has Braille points on the Power , Channel, V olume, STOP , and PLA Y/P AUSE buttons.  The performance of the remote control may be affected by bright light. 1 POWER button (turns the TV on and of f) 2 Nu[...]

English - 9 V iewing the Remote Control (PS-42C96HC/PS-50C96HC) ➢  This is a special remote control for the visually impaired persons, and has Braille points on the Power , Channel, V olume, STOP , and PLA Y/P AUSE buttons.  The performance of the remote control may be affected by bright light. 1 POWER button (turns the TV on and of f) 2 Nu[...]

English - 10 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.[...]

English - 11 V iewing 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/OK button to access the icon’s sub-menu. 3 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to move to items in the me[...]

English - 12 6 The Auto Store menu is displayed with the Start selected. Press the ENTER/OK button. ➢ The channel search will start and end automatically . The DTV channel scan menu appears and the DTV channel is automatically updated. ➢ If the DTV channel is updated, the Source in the source list of the Input menu is automatically changed to D[...]

English - 13 V iewing an External Signal Source 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/OK button. 3 Press the ENTER/OK button again to [...]

English - 14 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/OK button. 3 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Edit Name , then press the ENTER/OK button. 4 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the external source to[...]

English - 15 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 identify .[...]

English - 16 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/OK button. 3 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Channel Manager , then p[...]

English - 17 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/OK[...]

English - 18 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[...]

English - 19 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. 2 Press the ENTER/OK button to select Picture . 3 Press the ENTER/OK button again to select Mode . 4 Select the required mode by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button, then press t[...]

English - 20 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/OK button to select Picture . 3 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Detailed Settings , then press the ENTER/OK button. 4 Select the required option by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button, the[...]

English - 21 Selecting the Picture Size Y ou can select the picture size which best corresponds to your viewing requirements. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. 2 Press the ENTER/OK button to select Picture . 3 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Size , then press the ENTER/ OK button. 4 Select the required option by pressing the ▲ or[...]

English - 22 Digital NR / Active Colour / DNIe / Movie Plus 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. 2 Press the ENTER/OK button to select Picture . 3 Select the required option by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button, then press the ENTER/OK button. Available options: Digital NR , Active Colour , DNIe , Movie Plus 4 When you are satisfied with your [...]

English - 23 Sound Features 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Sound , then press the ENTER/OK button. 3 Select the required option by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button, then press the ENTER/OK button. Available options: Mode , Equalizer , SRS TS XT , Auto V olume , Internal Mute , Reset (If Game Mode [...]

English - 24 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. T ype of broadcast On-screen indication NICAM Stereo Regular b[...]

English - 25 T ime Features 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Setup , then press the ENTER/OK button. 3 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Time , then press the ENTER/OK button. 4 Select the required option by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button, then press the ENTER/OK button. Available options: Clo[...]

English - 26 Language / Blue Screen / Melody / Light Effect / Energy Saving / HDMI Black Level 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Setup , then press the ENTER/OK button. 3 Select the required option by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button, then press the ENTER/OK button. Available options: Language , Blue[...]

English - 27 Using the Game Mode When connecting to a game console such as PlayStation TM or Xbox TM , you can enjoy a more realistic gaming experience by selecting game menu. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Setup , then press the ENTER/OK button. 3 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Game Mode[...]

English - 28 Serial Cable(1P to 1P)(Not supplied) Rear Panel Auto W all-Mount W all- mount adjustment (Sold separately) Once the wall mount is installed, the position of your TV can be easily adjustable. Entering the menu 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Setup , then press the ENTER/OK button. 2 Pre[...]

English - 29 V iewing the Picture in Picture (PIP) Y ou can display a sub picture within the main picture. In this way you can watch TV program or monitor the video input from any connected devices. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Setup , then press the ENTER/OK button. 3 Press the ▲ or ▼ but[...]

English - 30 Screen Burn Protection T o reduce the possibility of screen burn, this unit is equipped with screen burn prevention technology . This technology enables you to set picture movement up/down (V ertical Line) and side to side (Horizontal Dot). The Time setting allows you to program the time between movement of the picture in minutes. 1 Pr[...]

English - 31 Setting up Y our PC Software (Based on Windows 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 i[...]

English - 32 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: Video Signal Resolution (Dot X Line) V ertical frequency (Hz) Horizontal frequency (kHz) V ertical polarity Horizontal polarity PS-42Q96HC/ PS-42C96HC PS-50Q9[...]

English - 33 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 Setup , then press the ENTER/OK button. 3 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select PC , then press the ENTER/ OK button. 4 Select the required option by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button[...]

English - 34 Setting the Home Theatre PC Y ou can view higher quality pictures by configuring the screen settings in PC Mode. If you set the Home Theatre PC function to On, you can configure the Detailed Settings (when Picture Mode is set to Standard or Movie) as in PC Mode. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button[...]

English - 35 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.  This product is only applicable in Finland. Its quality is not[...]

English - 36 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 ➢ The sub-items of the CI Menu may vary depending on the CAM model. (refer to page 46) Displaying Program[...]

English - 37 Operating the DTV Menu Viewing the DTV Menu After installing your antenna system and TV with appropriate connectors.  Plug in the AC main power and switch on the TV .  Press the D.MENU button to bring up the DTV menu. The main menu appears on the screen. Its left side has four icons: Guide , Channel , Setup , and Language . 1. Ch[...]

English - 38 1.3 Edit Favourite Channels Y ou can edit your favourite channels using the colour buttons. ➢ In the case of DTV mode, OK or Select can be used as the ENTER/OK button.  Press the red button in the Edit Favourite Channels menu to display all currently stored channels.  Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select a channel you want. Pr[...]

English - 39 1.4 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/OK 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 favour[...]

English - 40  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 screen. If[...]

English - 41 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? message[...]

English - 42 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 . Using this feature, users can select one of the languages (English, German, Italian, Swedish, French, Welsh, Gaeli[...]

English - 43 4. Setup This menu consists of 9 sub-menus: Menu T ransparency , Parental Lock , Subtitle , Subtitle Mode , Digital T ext , Time Zone , Audio Format , and System . 4.1 Menu T ransparency Y ou can set the translucency of the on-screen menu.  Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select required option ( High , Medium , Low , or Opaque ), th[...]

English - 44 4.3 Subtitle / Subtitle Mode / Audio Format / 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 , Digital T ext or Audio Format ), then press the ENTER/OK button. The options of the selected menu are displayed.  Press the [...]

English - 45 4.5 System This menu consists of 5 sub-menus: Product Information , Signal Information , Software Upgrade , Common Interface , and Reset . − Product Information Y ou can view your product information. For service or repair , please contact a Samsung approved dealer .  Press the ENTER/OK button with Product Information selected. Th[...]

English - 46 − Common Interface  Installing the CI Card a. Purchase the CI CAM module by visiting your nearest dealer or by phone. b. Insert the CI CARD into the CAM in the direction of the arrow until it fits. c. Insert the CAM with the CI CARD installed into the common interface slot. ➢ Insert the CAM in the direction of the arrow , right [...]

English - 47 What is Anynet+? (PS-42Q96HC/PS-50Q96HC) 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 . [...]

English - 48 Setting Up Anynet+ The following settings are to use Anynet+ functions. Using the Anynet+ Function 1 Press the Anynet+ button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Setup , then press the ENTER/OK button. 2 Press the ENTER/OK button to select Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) , then press the ENTER/OK button. 3 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select O[...]

English - 49 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 recording.[...]

English - 50 Listening through a Receiver Y ou can listen to sound through a receiver instead of the TV speaker . 1 Press the Anynet+ button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Receiver , then press the ENTER/OK button. 2 Press the ◄ or ► button to select to On , then press the ENTER/OK button. Now you can listen to sound through the receive[...]

English - 51 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[...]

English - 52 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,[...]

English - 53 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 - 54 Setting Up Y our Remote Control After it has been set up properly , your remote control can operate in five different modes: TV , VCR, Cable, DVD, or Set-T op Box. Pressing the corresponding button on the remote control allows you to switch between these modes, and control whichever piece of equipment you choose. ➢ The remote control[...]

English - 55 Setting Up the Remote to Operate Y our DVD 1 T urn off your DVD. 2 Press the DVD button on your TV’ s remote control. 3 Press the SET button on your TV’ s remote control. 4 Using the number buttons on your remote control, enter three digits of the DVD code listed on page 58 of this manual for your brand of DVD. Make sure you enter [...]

English - 56 Remote Control Codes Brand SAMSUNG ADMIRAL AIW A AKAI AUDIO DYNAMICS BELL&HOWELL BROKSONIC CANDLE CANON CITIZEN COLORTYME CRAIG CURTIS MA THES DAEWOO DB DIMENSIA DYNA TECH ELECTROHOME EMERSON FISHER FUNAI GENERAL ELECTRIC GO VIDEO LG(Goldstar) HARMAN KARDON HIT ACHI INST ANT REPLA Y JC PENNEY JCL KENWOOD KLH LIOYD LOGIK LXI JVC MAG[...]

English - 57 Brand SAMSUNG GI HAMLIN HIT ACHI JERROLD MACOM MAGNA VOX OAK P ANASONIC PHILIPS PIONEER RCA REGAL Code 000 001 002 003 004 005 006 007 041 003 024 031 025 030 038 039 025 030 019 023 028 026 003 022 027 037 044 019 021 023 028 004 018 020 044 014 022 040 003 Brand REGENCY SA SCIENTIFIC A TLAN SPRUCER ST ARGA TE 2000 SYL V ANIA TEXSCAN [...]

English - 58 Product DVD DVDR BD Record VCR COMBO VCR Record DHR COMBO Code 000 001 002 003 004 005 006 007 008 009 010 01 1 012 013 Product Home Theater VCR COMBO HDD Record COMBO TWIN TRA Y COMBO STB DVD COMBO DVD Receiver A V Receiver Code 014 015 016 017 018 019 020 021 SAMSUNG DVD Brand ANAM AUDIOVOX AUDIOLOGIC ANABA APEX DIGIT AL AIW A BROKSO[...]

English - 59 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 socket.[...]

English - 60 Specifications The descriptions and characteristics in this booklet are given for information purposes only and are subject to modification without notice. Model Name PS-42Q96HC PS-42C96HC PS-50Q96HC PS-50C96HC Screen Size (Diagonal) 42 inch 50 inch PC Resolution 1024 x 768 @ 60 Hz 1360 x 768 @ 60 Hz Sound (Output) 10 W + 10 W 10 W + 1[...]

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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[...]