Samsung PS-42C7HD Owner's Instructions Manual

Samsung PS-42C7HD Owner's Instructions Manual

Pdp-television (plasma display panel)
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Owner's Instructions
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ON-SCREEN MENUS
Picture In Picture (PIP)
Digital Natural Image engine
Digital Terrestrial Receiver
This device is a Class B digital apparatus.
Register your product at www.samsung.com/global/register
PDP-TELEVISION
(P
Before operating the unit,
Energy Saving
TELETEXT
(Option)
SRS TruSurroundXT
D
LASMA
ISPLAY
P
)
ANEL

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  • Page 1 ON-SCREEN MENUS Picture In Picture (PIP) Energy Saving TELETEXT SRS TruSurroundXT Digital Natural Image engine Digital Terrestrial Receiver This device is a Class B digital apparatus. Register your product at www.samsung.com/global/register PDP-TELEVISION LASMA ISPLAY (Option) ANEL...
  • Page 2: User Instructions

    Remote Control/ Safety Guide Manual (Not available in all Instructions AAA Batteries Cloth-Clean (PS-42Q7HD) Power Cord © 2006 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. S-VIDEO Cable locations) PC Cable English - 2 Sold Separately Component Cables HDMI Cable Antenna Cable...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents ◆ G ENERAL NFORMATION User Instructions ... ■ Checking Parts... ■ Control Panel (depending on the model) ... ■ Connection Panel (depending on the model) ... ■ Viewing the Remote Control (depending on the model) ... ■ Installing Batteries in the Remote Control ... ■...
  • Page 4 Contents ◆ U DTV F SING THE EATURE Previewing the DTV Menu System (depending on the model)... ■ Updating the Channel Manager Automatically... ■ Updating the Channel Manager Manually ... ■ Editing Your Favourite Channels... ■ Viewing Channel Manager ... ■...
  • Page 5: Control Panel (Depending On The Model)

    Control Panel (depending on the model) ➢ The product colour and shape may vary depending on the model. Front (or Side) Panel Speaker Œ SOURCE Displays a menu of all of the available input sources (TV, Ext.1, Ext.2, AV, S-Video, Component, PC, HDMI, DTV).
  • Page 6 Connection Panel (depending on the model) ➢ The product colour and shape may vary depending on the model. Rear Panel Ô ˝ ’ ” ☛ Whenever you connect an audio or video system to your set, ensure that all elements are switched off. ☛...
  • Page 7: Viewing The Remote Control (Depending On The Model)

      Picture freeze Ò Ò Sound mode selection Ú Ú Remote control setup Æ Æ Selects a target device to be controlled by the Samsung remote control (TV, DVD, STB, CABLE, VCR) ı ı Available source selection ˜ ˜ Previous channel ¯...
  • Page 8: Installing Batteries In The Remote Control

    Installing Batteries in the Remote Control ➢ Switching Your Television On and Off The mains lead is attached to the rear of the television. Plug the mains lead into an appropriate socket. ➢ The main voltage is indicated on the rear of the television and the frequency is 50 or 60Hz. Press the (Power) button (On/Off) on the front of the television or press the POWER ( ) button on the remote control to switch the television on.
  • Page 9: Freezing The Current Picture

    Freezing the Current Picture You can freeze the picture when watching a television programme simply by pressing the “STILL” button. To return to normal viewing, press it again. ➢ This function will automatically cancel five minutes later. Plug & Play Feature When the television is initially powered on, several basic customer settings proceed automatically and subsequently.
  • Page 10: Viewing An External Signal Source

    Viewing an External Signal Source Source List Ext.1 ---- Ext.2 ---- ---- ---- S-Video ---- Component ---- HDMI ---- Move Enter Return Editing Device Names Edit Name ----- Ext.1 - - - - ----- Ext.2 ----- ----- S-Video D-VHS Component ---- Cable STB ----...
  • Page 11: Storing Channels Manually

    Storing Channels Manually ➢ Not available in DTV or external input mode. You 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. ◆...
  • Page 12: Sorting The Stored Channels

    Adding / Locking Channels ◆ Locking channels This feature allows you to prevent unauthorized users, such as children, from watching unsuitable programmes by muting out video and audio. Press the … or † button to select Child Lock, then press the ENTER/OK ( Select On by pressing the …...
  • Page 13: Fine Tuning Channel Reception

    Fine Tuning 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. Press the MENU ( ) button to display the menu.
  • Page 14: Customizing The Picture Settings

    Customizing the Picture Settings Mode Mode : Dynamic Contrast Brightness Cool2 Sharpness Cool1 Colour Normal Tint G 50 R 50 Warm1 Colour Tone : Cool1 Warm2 Reset Move Enter Return Select the required mode by pressing the … or † button, then press the ENTER/OK ( Available modes: Dynamic, Standard, Movie, Custom Select the required option by pressing the …...
  • Page 15: Digital Nr

    Digital NR / SMD / DNIe Demo Press the MENU ( ) button to display the menu. Press the … or † button to select Picture, then press the ENTER/OK ( button. Select the required option by pressing the … or † button, then press the ENTER/OK ( ) button.
  • Page 16: Sound Features

    Sound Features Sound Mode : Custom Equalizer SRS TSXT : Off Auto Volume : Off Internal Mute : Off Reset Move Enter Return < If Game Mode is On > Sound Mode : Custom Equalizer SRS TSXT : Off Auto Volume : Off Internal Mute : Off...
  • Page 17: Time Features

    Time Features Press the MENU ( ) button to display the menu. Press the … or † button to select Setup, then press the ENTER/OK ( button. Press the … or † button to select Time, then press the ENTER/OK ( button.
  • Page 18: Language

    Language / Blue Screen / Melody / Energy Saving Setup Plug & Play Language : English Time Game Mode : Off Blue Screen : Off Melody : Off More Move Enter Return ◆ Language It is variable depending on the model. When you start using the television for the first time, you must select the language which will be used for displaying menus and indications.
  • Page 19: Screen Burn Protection

    Screen Burn Protection To 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 (Vertical Line) and side to side (Horizontal Dot). The Time setting allows you to program the time between movement of the picture in minutes.
  • Page 20: Setting Up Your Pc Software (Based On Windows Xp)

    Windows and your particular video card. But even if your actual screens look different, the same, basic set-up information will apply in almost all cases. (If not, contact your computer manufacturer or Samsung Dealer.) Right click the mouse on the Windows Desktop, then click on Properties.
  • Page 21: Setting The Pc

    Setting the PC ➢ Preset to the PC mode by pressing the SOURCE ( Press the MENU ( ) button to display the menu. Press the … or † button to select Setup, then press the ENTER/OK ( button. Press the … or † button to select PC, then press the ENTER/OK ( Select the required option by pressing the …...
  • Page 22: Previewing The Dtv Menu System (Depending On The Model)

    Previewing the DTV Menu System Guide Now & Next Guide Full Guide Scheduled List Default Guide : Full Guide Move Enter Exit Preference OSD Language : English Primary Subtitle Language : Swedish Secondary Subtitle Language : English Primary Audio Language : Swedish Secondary Audio Language : English Move...
  • Page 23: Auto Store

    Previewing the DTV Menu System ➞ Feature ➞ Subtitle ➞ Subtitle Mode ➞ Subtitle Language ➞ Audio Language ➞ Teletext Language ➞ Channel ➞ Auto Store ➞ Manual Store ➞ Edit Favourite Channels ➞ Channel Manager ➞ System ➞ Product Information ➞...
  • Page 24: Updating The Channel Manager Automatically

    Updating the Channel Manager Automatically Channel Auto Store Manual Store Edit Favourite Channels Channel Manager Move Enter Return Auto Store Scanning for digital services... Services found : 24 Channel : 38 Stop Return Auto Store Scanning for digital services... 100% Services found : 30 Channel : 68 Update Channel List...
  • Page 25: Editing Your Favourite Channels

    Editing Your Favourite Channels ➢ In the case of DTV mode, OK or Select can be used as the ENTER/OK ( button. You can edit your favourite channels using the colour buttons. Press the D.MENU button. Result: The DTV menu is displayed. Press the …...
  • Page 26 Editing Your Favourite Channels Edit Favourite Channels ▲ ★ BBC TWO Five ★ BBC THREE ★ abc1 ▼ Select All Select None Preview Move Select Return Edit Favourite Channels ★ BBC TWO ★ BBC THREE ★ abc1 Drop Preview Delete Move Return Edit Favourite Channels...
  • Page 27: Viewing Channel Manager

    Viewing Channel Manager You can display a list of all channels or your favourite channels. Press the D.MENU button. Result: The DTV menu is displayed. Press the … or † button to select Channel. Result: The Channel menu is displayed. Press the ENTER/OK ( ) button.
  • Page 28: Viewing The Epg (Electronic Programme Guide) Information

    Viewing the EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) Information The EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) information is provided by the broadcasters. Programme entries may appear blank or out of date as a result of the information broadcast on a given channel. The display will dynamically update as soon as new information becomes available.
  • Page 29: Using The Scheduled List

    Using the Scheduled List If you make a scheduled viewing list of programs you may like to see, the channel will be automatically switched to the scheduled program at the scheduled time even if you are watching another program. Press the D.MENU button. Result: The DTV menu is displayed.
  • Page 30: Setting The Default Guide

    Setting the Default Guide Guide Now & Next Guide Full Guide Scheduled List Default Guide : Full Guide Move Enter Return Guide Now & Next Guide Full Guide Scheduled List Default Guide : Full Guide Now/Next Full Guide Move Enter Return Viewing All Channels and Favourite Channels Guide...
  • Page 31: Choosing Your Language

    Choosing Your Language When you start using your DTV for the first time, you must select the language which will be used for displaying menus and indications. Press the D.MENU button. Result: The DTV menu is displayed. Press the … or † button to select Preference. Result: The Preference menu is displayed.
  • Page 32: Selecting The Audio Language

    Selecting the Audio Language Preference OSD Language : English Primary Subtitle Language : Swedish Swedish Secondary Subtitle Language : English Danish English Primary Audio Language : Swedish Finnish Secondary Audio Language : English Norwegian Move Enter Return Preference OSD Language : English Primary Subtitle Language : Swedish Swedish...
  • Page 33: Adjusting The Translucency Level

    Adjusting the Translucency Level You can set the translucency of the on-screen menu. Press the D.MENU button. Result: The DTV menu is displayed. Press the … or † button to select Preference. Result: The Preference menu is displayed. Press the ENTER/OK ( ) button.
  • Page 34: Using The Preferred Features

    Using the Preferred Features Feature Subtitle : Off Subtitle Mode : Normal Subtitle Language Audio Language Teletext Language Move Enter Return Feature Subtitle : On Subtitle Mode : Normal Normal Subtitle Language Hard of hearing Audio Language Teletext Language Move Enter Return Feature...
  • Page 35: Checking The Product Information

    Checking the Product Information You can view your product information. For service or repair, please contact a Samsung approved dealer. Press the D.MENU button. Result: The DTV menu is displayed. Press the … or † button to select System. Result: The System menu is displayed.
  • Page 36: Upgrading The Software (Option)

    Upgrading the Software (Option) System Product Information Signal Information Software Upgrade Common Interface Reset Move Enter Return Software Upgrade Current Software: T_MUSTDSE0_XXXX Default Alternative Software: T_MUSTDSE0_XXXX (New version) Switch Default Software Move Return Info Software Upgrade Current Software: T_MUSTDSE0_XXXX Default Alternative Software: T_MUSTDSE0_XXXX (New version) New Default...
  • Page 37: Viewing Common Interface

    Viewing Common Interface This contains information on CAM inserted in the CI slot and displays it. Press the D.MENU button. Result: The DTV menu is displayed. Press the … or † button to select System. Result: The System menu is displayed. Press the ENTER/OK ( ) button.
  • Page 38: Resetting

    Resetting System Product Information Signal Information Software Upgrade Common Interface Reset Move Enter Return Reset Enter PIN Enter PIN Return Reset WARNING: All channel settings and user perferences will be lost and returned to the factory defaults. It is recommended that a reset is performed only when serious problems are experienced.
  • Page 39: Teletext Feature (Depending On The Model)

    Teletext 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.
  • Page 40: How To Install The Wall Mount Bracket

    Installation Notes ◆ Contact a technician for installing the wall bracket. ◆ Samsung Electronics is not responsible for any damages to the product or harm to customers when the installation is done by the customer. ◆ This product is for installing on cement walls. The product may not stay in place when installed on plaster or wood.
  • Page 41 How to Install the Wall Mount Bracket Instructions on Securing the SET to the Wall Mount Bracket ➢ The exterior of the SET may be different than the picture. (Assembly and installation of the plastic hanger is the same.) Remove the screws from the back of the PDP. Tighten the screws of the plastic hanger (shown in picture 2) to the back side of the PDP.
  • Page 42 How to Install the Wall Mount Bracket How to Adjust Mounting Angle ➢ Please secure the mounting bracket on the wall surface after setting its angle at 0° Secure the SET to the wall mount bracket.(Please refer to the follow ing instructions.) Set the angle by pulling the upper end of the SET attached to bracket in the direction of the arrow.
  • Page 43: Setting Up Your Remote Control

    Setting Up Your Remote Control After it has been set up properly, your remote control can operate in five different modes: TV, VCR, Cable, DVD, or Set-Top Box. Pressing the corresponding button on the remote control allows you to switch between these modes, and control whichever piece of equipment you choose.
  • Page 44 Setting Up Your Remote Control Setting Up the Remote to Operate Your DVD Turn off your DVD. Press the DVD button on your TV’s remote control. Press the SET button on your TV’s remote control. Using the number buttons on your remote control, enter three digits of the DVD code listed on page 47 of this manual for your brand of DVD.
  • Page 45: Remote Control Codes

    Setting Up Your Remote Control Remote Control Codes Brand Code SAMSUNG 000 001 002 003 004 005 077 078 079 ADMIRAL AIWA AKAI 004 027 032 AUDIO DYNAMICS 007 026 BELL&HOWELL BROKSONIC CANDLE 002 003 006 008 015 055 CANON...
  • Page 46 PANASONIC 003 022 027 037 044 PHILIPS 019 021 023 028 PIONEER 004 018 020 044 014 022 040 REGAL SAMSUNG SET-TOP BOX Product Code Ground wave STB 001 002 Satellite STB CABLE STB STB DVD COMBO Satellite STB HDD COMBO Standard...
  • Page 47 Setting Up Your Remote Control SAMSUNG DVD Product Code 000 001 002 DVDR 003 004 BD Record 005 006 VCR COMBO 007 008 009 010 011 VCR Record DHR COMBO Code Brand ANAM AUDIOVOX AUDIOLOGIC ANABA APEX DIGITAL 070 071 074 086 083 084 088 111 112...
  • Page 48: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting 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 ◆...
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  • Page 51 Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) (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. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate this from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources.
  • Page 52 Contact SAMSUNG WORLD-WIDE If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care centre. Country BELGIUM CZECH REPUBLIC DENMARK FINLAND FRANCE GERMANY HUNGARY ITALIA LUXEMBURG NETHERLANDS NORWAY POLAND PORTUGAL RUSSIA SLOVAKIA SPAIN SWEDEN...

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