Samsung PS42B451 manual

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English - 2 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”. T o avoid such image retention, reduce the degree of bright[...]

English N O T Symbol Press Note One-T ouch Button TOOLS English - 3 Contents Connecting and Preparing Y our TV Checking Parts .......................................................................... 4 Using the Stand-Base ............................................................... 4 How to assemble the Stand-Base (depending on the model) ... [...]

English - 4 Using the Stand-Base T wo or more people should carry the PDP . Never lay the PDP on the oor because of possible damage to the screen. Always keep the PDP upright. The PDP can rotate 20 degrees in right and left directions. N N How to assemble the Stand-Base (depending on the model) Using the 4 screws for securing the stand base and [...]

English - 5 Viewing the Control Panel The product colour and shape may vary depending on the model. N Front Panel buttons T ouch each button to operate. 1 SOURCE T oggles between all the available input sources ( TV , Ext. A V , PC, Component, HDMI1, HDMI2/DVI, HDMI3 ). In the on-screen menu, use this button as you would use the ENTER E button on t[...]

English - 6 Viewing the Connection Panel 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. N N The product colour and shape may vary depending on the model. N 1 SERVICE1, 2 Connector for service. 2 POWER [...]

English - 7 1 COMMON INTERF ACE Slot Insert CI (Common Interface) card into the slot. (refer to page 26) When not inserting CI CARD in some channels, Scramble Signal is displayed on the screen. The pairing information containing a telephone number , CI CARD ID, Host ID, and other information will be displayed in about 2~3 minutes. If an error messa[...]

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. N 1 POWER button (turns the TV on and of f) 2 Selects the TV mode directly . 3 Number buttons for direct channel access 4 Use to select on-screen menu items 5 T emporary so[...]

English - 9 Installing Batteries in the Remote Control 1. Lift the cover at the back of the remote control upward as shown in the gure. 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 . Remove the batteries and store them in a cool, [...]

English - 10 Viewing the Menus 1. With the power on, press the MENU button. The main menu appears on the screen. The menu’ s left side has icons: Picture, Sound, Channel, Setup, Input, Application, Support . 2. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select one of the icons. Then press the ENTER E button to access the icon’s sub-menu. 3. Press the EXIT [...]

English - 11 Plug & Play Feature When the TV is initially powered on, basic settings proceed automatically and subsequently . The Screen Saver is activated if there is no remote control key input for longer than 1 minute while Plug & Play is running. The Screen Saver is activated if there is no operating signal for longer than 15 minutes. 1[...]

English - 12 Storing Channels Country Digital Channel : Y ou can change the country for digital channels. Analogue Channel : Y ou can change the country for analogue channels. The PIN number input screen appears. Enter your 4 digit PIN number . Auto Store Scans for all channels with active broadcast stations (and availability depends on your countr[...]

English - 13 Manual Store Scans for a channel manually and stores it in the TV’ s memory . Digital Channel (Digital) Manual store for digital channels. Digital Channel is only available in DTV mode. Channel : Set the Channel number using the ▲, ▼ or number ( 0~9 ) buttons. Frequency : Set the frequency using the number buttons. Bandwidth : Se[...]

English - 14 Default Guide Now/Next / Full Guide : Y ou can decide whether to display either the Now/Next or the Full Guide when the GUIDE button on the remote control is pressed. Y ou can also display the guide menu simply by pressing the GUIDE button. Using the Now & Next Guide / Full Guide ▲ / ▼ / ◄ / ► , ( ENTER ) Select a programme[...]

English - 15 Managing Channels Using this menu, you can Add / Delete or set Favourite channels and use the programme guide for digital broadcasts. Select a channel in the All Channels , Added Channels , Favourites, or Programmed screen by pressing the ▲ / ▼ buttons, and pressing the ENTER E button. Then you can watch the selected channel. All C[...]

English - 16 Edit Channel Name (only analogue channel) Channels can labeled so that their call letters appear whenever the channel is selected. The names of digital broadcasting channels are automatically assigned and cannot be labeled. Edit Channel Number Number (only digital channel) Y ou can also edit the channel number by pressing the number bu[...]

English - 17 Changing the Picture Settings Mode Y ou can select the type of picture which best corresponds to your viewing requirements. Dynamic : Selects a high-denition picture for bright environments. Standard : Selects the optimal picture display for normal environments. Movie : Selects a comfortable picture display for dark environments. Pr[...]

English - 18 Picture Options In PC mode, you can only make changes to the Colour T one, Size and Screen Burn Protection from among the items in Picture Options . Colour T one    Cool / Normal / W arm1 / W arm2 Y ou can select the most comfortable colour tone to your eyes. The adjusted values are stored according to the selected Picture mod[...]

English - 19 Film Mode Y ou can optimize the picture mode for watching movies. Off : Basic video image processing applied and No auto-detection for lm-based programs. Auto : Automatically adjusts for the best image quality between lm and video programs. Screen Burn Protection Congures the Screen Burn Protection Options to prevent and reduc[...]

English - 20 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(DVI) jack on the TV and the PC output jack on your computer . 2. Connect a 3.5mm Stereo Audio Cable between the DVI AUDIO[...]

English - 21 Setting up the TV with your PC Preset: Press the SOURCE button to select PC mode. Auto Adjustment Auto Adjustment allows the PC screen of set to self-adjust to the incoming PC video signal. The values of ne, coarse and position are adjusted automatically . This function does not work in DVI-HDMI mode. Press the TOOLS button to displ[...]

English - 22 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 actual screens look different, the same ba[...]

English - 23 Changing the Sound Setting   Y ou can select the type of special sound effect to be used when watching a given broadcast. Press the TOOLS button to display T ools menu. Y ou c[...]

English - 24   Each broadcasting station has its own signal conditions, and so it is not easy 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 i[...]

English - 25 Configuring the Setup Menu Language Y ou can set the menu language.  / On When connecting to a game console such as PlayStationTM or XboxTM, you can enjoy a more realistic gaming experience by selecting the game menu. When the Game Mode is On Picture Mode is automatically changed to Stand[...]

English - 26 T eletext Language Y ou can set the T eletext language by selecting the language type. English is the default in cases where the selected language is unavailable in the broadcast. Preference Primary Audio Language / Secondary Audio Language / Primary Subtitle Language / Secondary Subtitle Language / Primary T eletext Language / Seconda[...]

English - 27 Setting the Time Clock Setting the clock is necessary in order to use the various timer features of the TV . The current time will appear every time you press the INFO button. If you disconnect the power cord, you have to set the clock again. Clock Mode Y ou can set up the current time manually or automatically . Auto : Set the current[...]

English - 28 Source List / Edit Name Source List Use to select TV or other external input sources such as DVD players or Cable Box / Satellite receivers (Set-T op Box) connected to the TV . Use to select the input source of your choice. TV , Ext., A V , PC, Component, HDMI1, HDMI2/DVI, HDMI3. Y ou can choose only those external devices that are con[...]

English - 29 About Anynet+ Connecting Anynet+ Devices Anynet + is a function that enables you to control all connected Samsung devices that support Anynet + with your Samsung TV’ s remote. The Anynet + system can be used only with Samsung devices that have the Anynet + feature. T o be sure your Samsung device has this feature, check if there is a[...]

English - 30 Continued... Setting Up Anynet+ Press the TOOLS button to display T ools menu. Y ou can also display Anynet+ menu by selecting T ools → Anynet+(HDMI-CEC) . T Setup    T o use the Anynet+ Function, Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) must be set to On . When the Any[...]

English - 31 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 Anynet+ mode changes to TV broadcast mode. Device List Shows the Anynet+ device list. (device_name) MENU Shows the connected device menus. E.g. If a DVD recorder is connected, the disc [...]

English - 32 Listening through a Receiver (Home theater) Y ou can listen to sound through a receiver instead of the TV speaker . 1. Press the TOOLS button. Press the ENTER E button to select Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) . 2. Pres s the ▲ or ▼ but ton to sele ct Re ceiver . Pres s the ◄ or ► but ton to sele ct On or Of f . If your receiver supports au[...]

English - 33 Continued... T eletext Feature Most television stations provide written information services via T eletext. 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 information to be dis[...]

English - 34 The teletext pages are organized according to six categories: Part Contents A Selected page number . B Broadcasting channel identity . C Current page number or search indications. D Date and time. E T ext. F Status information. F ASTEXT information. T eletext information is often divided between several pages displayed in sequence, whi[...]

English - 35 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 , install the anti-fall devi[...]

English - 36 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. Che[...]

English - 37 Specifications The descriptions and characteristics in this booklet are given for information purposes only and are subject to modification without notice. Model Name PS42B450/PS42B451 PS50B450/PS50B451 Screen Size (Diagonal) 42 inch 50 inch PC Resolution (Optimum) 1024 x 768 @ 60 Hz 1360 x 768 @ 60 Hz Sound (Output) 10 W x 2 10 W x 2 [...]

English - 38 • The slots and openings in the cabinet and in the back or bottom are provided for necessary ventilation. T o ensure reliable operation of this apparatus, and to protect it from overheating, these slots and openings must never be blocked or covered. - Do not cover the slots and openings with a cloth or other materials. - Do not block[...]

English - 39 IMPORT ANT NOTICE The mains lead on this equipment is supplied with a moulded plug incorporating a fuse. The value of the fuse is indicated on the pin face of the plug and, if it requires replacing, a fuse approved to BSI1362 of the same rating must be used. Never use the plug with the fuse cover omitted if the cover is detachable. If [...]

Correct Disposal of This Product (W aste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This marking on the product, accessories or literature indicates that the product and its electronic accessories (e.g. charger , headset, USB cable) should not be disposed o[...]