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Samsung PS-42P4H1 Owner's Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. ON-SCREEN MENUS ICTURE OLOUR EAKNESS OLOUR TELETEXT SRS T IGITAL PDP-TELEVISION LASMA (PIP) ICTURE NHANCEMENT ONTROL (OPTION) URROUND ATURAL MAGE ISPLAY ANEL NGINE...

  • Page 2: User Instructions

    2000m in height and do not install and operate there. ◆ Heat PDP TV displays picture by Plasma discharge. For this reason, using the PDP TV for a long period of time results in dissipation of heat by the panel.

  • Page 3: Checking Parts

    Checking Parts Owner’s Instructions Remote Control/ AAA Batteries Antenna Cable Power Cord DNIe (Digital Natural Image engine) This feature bring you more detailed image with 3D noise reduction, detail enhancement, contrast enhancement and white enhancement. New image compensation Algorithm gives brighter, clearer, much detailed image to you.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    ◆ F OREWORD User Instructions... ■ ◆ C ONNECTING AND Your New Plasma Display Panel... ■ Infrared Remote Control ... ■ Inserting the Batteries in the Remote Control... ■ Assembling the Stand-Base ... ■ Installing the Display on the Wall Attachment Panel ... ■...

  • Page 5: Your

    Contents ◆ U SING ISPLAY Using the Digital NR (Digital Noise Reduction) Feature ... ■ Selecting the Fan... ■ Protecting the Screen Burning... ■ Changing the Sound Standard ... ■ Adjusting the Sound Settings ... ■ Adjusting the Volume Automatically ... ■...

  • Page 6: Your New Plasma Display Panel

    Your New Plasma Display Panel Front Panel Speaker Touch the right side of each button name using your finger a) SOURCE External input selection. b) MENU Menu display. c) + VOL - Volume adjustment. Also used to select or adjust items on the on-screen menu.

  • Page 7: Rear Panel

    Your New Plasma Display Panel ➢ The actual configuration on your PDP may be different, depending on your model. Side of the TV S-Video Input Video Input Audio Input (L, R) Rear Panel ➢ For further details about connection, refer to pages 61~65.

  • Page 8: Infrared Remote Control

    The performance of the remote control may be affected by bright light. WHEN YOU PRESS A BUTTON , ‘ ’ APPEARS ALONG WITH SELECTED MODE (TV, VCR, CATV, DVD OR STB) AND REMAINING BATTERIES ON LCD MAKE THE REMOTE CONTROL WORKS FOR TV, VCR, CATV, DVD PLAYER, STB...

  • Page 9: Inserting The Batteries In The Remote Control

    Inserting the Batteries in the Remote Control You must insert or replace the batteries in the remote control when you: ◆ Purchase the PDP ◆ Find that the remote control is no longer operating correctly Remove the cover on the rear of the remote control by pressing the symbol ( ) downwards and then pulling firmly to remove it.

  • Page 10: Installing The Display On The Wall Attachment Panel

    Installing the Display on the Wall Attachment Panel Installation Notes ◆ Do not install the PDP on any place other than vertical walls. ◆ To protect the performance of the PDP and prevent troubles, avoid the followings: - Do not install next to smoke and fire detectors. - Do not install in an area subjected to vibration or high voltage.
  • Page 11 Installing the Display on the Wall Attachment Panel ➢ The exterior of the PDP 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 to the back side of the PDP.

  • Page 12: Connecting To An Aerial Or Cable Television Network

    (You must not use another general purpose cable. Use the 3M/5M/7M cable supplied by Samsung.) In order to watch television programmes broadcast via a satellite network, you must connect a satellite receiver to the rear of the PDP.

  • Page 13: Switching On And Off

    Switching On and Off The mains lead is attached to the rear of your PDP. Plug the mains lead into an appropriate socket. Result: The Standby indicator on the front of the PDP lights up. ➢ The main voltage is indicated on the rear of the PDP and the frequency is 50 or 60Hz.

  • Page 14: Becoming Familiar With The Remote Control

    ➢ To turn the sound back on, press this button again, or press the MENU Used to display the on-screen menu system. EXIT/TV Menu Function button. Used to return to the previous menu or normal viewing. Used to: ◆ Display a submenu...

  • Page 15: Setting Up Your Remote Control

    This PDP’s remote control can operate VCR, CATV , DVD, or Set-top box (STB), in addition to controlling the PDP. ➢ The remote control is not compatible with the TV manufactured by another company. Turn off your VCR, Cable box, DVD or STB.

  • Page 16: Plug & Play Feature

    Select the appropriate language by pressing the † or … button. Enter Press the ENTER ( Result: Make sure that the antenna is connected to the TV, and then press the ENTER ( Result: Select your Area by pressing the † or … button.

  • Page 17: Choosing Your Language

    Select the appropriate language by pressing the † or … button. Press the ENTER ( ) button to confirm your choice. When you are satisfied with your choice, press the EXIT/TV ( button to return to normal viewing. (continued) Setup √...

  • Page 18: Storing Channels Automatically

    Storing Channels Automatically Channel : Asia/W.Europe √ √ Area Auto Store Manual Store Edit Fine Tune Ch. Scan Move Enter Channel Area Asia/W.Europe Auto Store CIS/E.Europe Manual Store Edit Hong kong/UK Fine Tune Ch. Scan NZL/Indonesia Move Enter Channel : Asia/W.Europe √ √ Area Auto Store Manual Store...

  • Page 19: Storing Channels Manually

    Storing Channels Manually You can store up to 100 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 Press the MENU button.
  • Page 20 Storing Channels Manually Manual Store Colour Prog. System Auto Channel Search 245MHz œ œ √ √ Move Adjust Manual Store Colour Prog. System Auto Channel Search 67MHz œ œ √ √ Move Adjust Manual Store Colour Prog. System Auto Channel Search C 04 62MHz...

  • Page 21: Skipping Unwanted Channels

    Skipping Unwanted Channels ◆ Skipping unwanted channels You can exclude the channels of your choice from the channel scan operation. When you scan through the stored channels, those that you have chosen to skip are thus not displayed. All channels that you do not specifically choose to skip are displayed during scanning.

  • Page 22: Sorting The Stored Channels

    Sorting the Stored Channels Channel : Asia/W.Europe √ √ Area Auto Store Manual Store Edit Fine Tune Ch. Scan Move Enter Edit Add/Delete Sort : Off Name Child Lock Move Enter Sort Prog. ✽ 2 ----- ✽ 3 ----- ✽ 4 ----- ✽...

  • Page 23: Assigning Names To Channels

    Assigning Names to Channels Channel names will be assigned automatically when channel information is broadcast. These names can be changed, allowing you to assign new names. Press the MENU button. Result: The main menu is displayed. Press the † or … button to select Channel. Result: The options available in the Channel group are displayed.

  • Page 24: Using The Lna (Low Noise Amplifier) Feature

    Sort Name Child Lock Move Enter This function is very useful in the situation that the TV is used in weak signal. LNA amplifies the TV signal in the weak signal area, but not noise. √ √ √ √ Press the MENU button.

  • Page 25: Activating The Child Lock

    Activating the Child Lock ◆ Activating the child lock This feature allows you to lock the television so that it cannot be switched on via the front panel. It can, however, still be switched on via the remote control. Thus, by keeping the remote control away from unauthorised users, such as children, you can prevent them from watching unsuitable programme.

  • Page 26: Displaying Information

    Displaying Information ✽ Picture : Dynamic Sound : Music 09 : 17 am Changing the Picture Standard Picture Mode : Custom Custom Colour Tone : Normal Colour Control Film Mode : Off Size : 16 : 9 † More Move Enter Picture Mode...

  • Page 27: Adjusting The Picture Settings

    If you make any changes to these settings, the picture standard is automatically switched to the Custom. ◆ Colour Tone : Cool 2, Cool 1, Normal, Warm 1, Warm 2. When you are satisfied with the settings, press the EXIT/TV ( button to return to normal viewing. ➢...

  • Page 28: Adjusting The Picture Settings (Pc Or Dvi Mode)

    Adjusting the Picture Settings Picture Mode : High Custom Colour Tone : Custom Colour Control Film Mode : Off Size : 16 : 9 † More Move Enter Custom Contrast Brightness Sharpness Colour Tint G 50 Move Enter Picture Mode : High Custom Colour Tone...

  • Page 29: Setting The Picture (Pc Mode)

    Setting the Picture ➢ Preset to the PC or DVI mode by using the SOURCE button. Press the MENU button. Result: The main menu is displayed. Press the † or … button to select Setup. Result: The options available in the Setup group are displayed.
  • Page 30 Setting the Picture PC Setup Image Lock Position Information Auto Adjustment Move Enter Information 800 ✻ 600 Resolution H-Frequency 38.0KHz V-Frequency PC Setup Image Lock Position Information Auto Adjustment Move Enter Auto Adjustment Auto Adjusting (PC Mode) (continued) ➢ Preset to the PC or DVI mode by using the SOURCE button. If you get the PC information, select the Information by pressing the †...

  • Page 31: Using The Fine Tune

    Using the Fine Tune If reception is weak, you can fine tune a channel manually. Press the MENU button. Result: The main menu is displayed. Press the † or … button to select Channel. Result: The options available in the Channel group are displayed.

  • Page 32: Viewing The Channel Scan Picture

    Viewing the Channel Scan Picture Channel : Asia/W.Europe √ √ Area Auto Store Manual Store Edit Fine Tune Ch. Scan Move Enter Ch. Scan ✽ Freezing the Current Picture Press the MENU button. Result: √ √ Press the † or … button to select Channel. √...

  • Page 33: Selecting The Picture Size

    ◆ Move the screen up/down using the † or … button after selecting the ◆ Resize the screen vertically using the † or … button after selecting the ◆ Screen enlargement operates only in TV/Video/ S-Video/Component1, 2 input modes. ◆ PC/DVI modes prevents the screen enlargement function.

  • Page 34: Selecting The Film Mode

    Selecting the Film Mode Picture Mode : Dynamic Custom Colour Tone : Normal Colour Control Film Mode : Off Size : 16 : 9 † More Move Enter Picture Mode : Dynamic Custom Colour Tone : Normal Colour Control Film Mode Size : 16 : 9 †...

  • Page 35: Dnie Tm (Digital Natural Image Engine )

    DNIe (Digital Natural Image engine) This feature bring you more detailed image with 3D noise reduction, detail enhancement, contrast enhancement and white enhancement. New image compensation Algorithm gives brighter, clearer, much detailed image to you. DNIe technology will fit every signals into your eyes. Press the MENU button.

  • Page 36: Setting The My Colour Control Mode

    Setting the My Colour Control Mode Picture Mode : Dynamic Custom Colour Tone : Normal Colour Control Film Mode : Off Size : 16 : 9 † More Move Enter My Colour Control Easy Control : Custom Detail Control Move Enter Original Easy Control...
  • Page 37 Setting the My Colour Control Mode My Colour Control Custom Settings ➢ Users can adjust the detail colour control (Pink, Green, and Blue). Press the MENU button. Result: The main menu is displayed. Press the † or … button to select Picture. Result: The options available in the Picture group are displayed.
  • Page 38 Setting the My Colour Control Mode Picture Mode : Dynamic Custom Colour Tone : Normal Colour Control Film Mode : Off Size : 16 : 9 † More Move Enter My Colour Control Easy Control : Custom Detail Control Move Enter Detail Control Pink...

  • Page 39: Using The Colour Weakness Enhancement Option

    Using the Colour Weakness Enhancement Option This option adjusts the Red, Green or Blue colour to enhance the image according to the user's particular colour weakness. Press the MENU button. Result: The main menu is displayed. Press the † or … button to select Setup. Result: The options available in the Setup group are displayed.

  • Page 40: Setting The Blue Screen

    Setting the Blue Screen Setup Time Language : English Digital NR : On Miscellaneous PC Setup Colour Weakness : Off Burn Protection Move Enter Miscellaneous Melody : Off Plug & Play Blue Screen : Off : On Move Enter Miscellaneous Melody : Off Plug &...

  • Page 41: Setting The Melody Sound

    Setting the Melody Sound You can hear clear melody sound when the television is powered on or off. Press the MENU button. Result: The main menu is displayed. Press the † or … button to select Setup. Result: The options available in the Setup group are displayed. Press the ENTER ( ) button.

  • Page 42: Viewing The Picture In Picture (Pip)

    Move Enter You can display a sub picture within the main picture of TV program or external A/V devices. In this way you can watch TV program or monitor the video input from any connected devices while watching TV or other video input.
  • Page 43 Video signal, the sub picture will be black. (continued) X - This PIP combination is not available. O - This PIP combination is available. ) button. : On Source : TV Swap Size Position Prog. : P08 Move Enter...
  • Page 44 ➢ When the main picture is in the Video mode and the sub picture is in the TV mode, you might not hear the sound of main picture when pressing the SWAP ( picture channel. At this time, reselect the channel of main picture.

  • Page 45: Using The Digital Nr (Digital Noise Reduction) Feature

    Fan to “Off”. The temperature of the top and the front of the TV may increase when you watch the TV for a long period of time while the fan is stopped, but the TV will operate normally.

  • Page 46: Protecting The Screen Burning

    Protecting the Screen Burning Setup Time Language : English Digital NR : On Miscellaneous PC Setup Colour Weakness : Off Burn Protection Move Enter Burn Protection Pixel Shift All White : Off Signal Pattern : Off Move Enter Pixel Shift Pixel Shift Horizontal Dot : Off...

  • Page 47: Changing The Sound Standard

    Protecting the Screen Burning Press the † or … button to select Signal Pattern. ) button. Set to On by pressing the † or … Press the ENTER ( button for removing the residual image. Press the ENTER ( ) button. ➢...

  • Page 48: Adjusting The Sound Settings

    Adjusting the Sound Settings Sound Mode : Standard Equalizer Auto Volume : Off SRS TSXT : Off Internal Mute : Off Move Enter Equalizer 100Hz 300Hz 1kHz 3kHz 10kHz √ √ Move Adjust The sound settings can be adjusted to suit your personal preferences. Press the MENU button.

  • Page 49: Adjusting The Volume Automatically

    Adjusting the Volume Automatically Each broadcasting station has its own signal conditions, and so it is not easy for you 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 is high or by raising the sound output when the modulation signal is low.

  • Page 50: Setting The Trusurround Xt

    Setting the TruSurround XT Sound Mode : Standard Equalizer Auto Volume : Off SRS TSXT : Off Internal Mute : Off Move Enter Sound Mode : Standard Equalizer Auto Volume : Off SRS TSXT : Off Internal Mute : Off 3D Mono Stereo Move...

  • Page 51: Selecting The Internal Mute

    Selecting the Internal Mute If you want to hear the sound through separate speakers, cancel the internal amplifier. Press the MENU button. Result: The main menu is displayed. Press the † or … button to select Sound. Result: The options available in the Sound group are displayed.

  • Page 52: Selecting The Sound Mode (Depending On The Model)

    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. Type of broadcast Regular broadcast (Standard audio)

  • Page 53: Setting The Sleep Timer

    Setting the Sleep Timer You can select a time period of between 30 and 180 minutes after which the television automatically switches to Standby mode. Press the MENU button. Result: The main menu is displayed. Press the † or … button to select Setup. Result: The options available in the Setup group are displayed.

  • Page 54: Setting And Displaying The Current Time

    Setting and Displaying the Current Time Setup Time Language : English Digital NR : On Miscellaneous PC Setup Colour Weakness : Off Burn Protection Move Enter Time Clock 07 : 05 am Sleep Timer On Timer Off Timer Move Enter Clock Hour am/pm...

  • Page 55: Switching The Television On And Off Automatically

    This function is available in only the timer “On” mode and will prevent a leakage accident or overheating, caused by your TV left on for a long time due to the timer “On” (when you are away on holiday, for example).

  • Page 56: Viewing An External Signal Source

    Component2 Satellite STB ▼ More Move Enter Use the remote control to switch between viewing signal from connected equipment, such as VCR, DVD, Set-Top-boxs and the TV source (broadcast or cable). √ √ √ √ Press the MENU button. Result: Press the ▼...

  • Page 57: Teletext Feature

    Teletext Feature Most television channels provide written information services via teletext. Information provided includes: ◆ Television programme times ◆ News bulletins and weather forecasts ◆ Sports results ◆ Travel information This information is divided into numbered pages (see diagram). Part Contents Selected page number.

  • Page 58: Displaying The Teletext Information

    If you wish to display the actual broadcast and teletext information on a single screen, press the TTX/MIX ( To exit from the teletext display, press the EXIT/TV ( (index) button. ) button again. ) button.

  • Page 59: Selecting Display Options

    Selecting Display Options When you have displayed a Teletext page, you can select various options to suit your requirements. To display... ◆ Hidden text (answers to quiz games, for example) ◆ The normal screen ◆ A secondary page by entering its number ◆...

  • Page 60: Selecting A Teletext Page

    (sub-page) button. Result: The available subpages appear. ◆ Select the required sub-page. Sub-pages can be scrolled by pressing the button. When you have finished, press the EXIT/TV ( return to your normal broadcast. (hold). Press it again to ) button to...

  • Page 61: Connecting To The External Devices

    Connecting to the External Devices “MONITOR OUT” are used for the equipment with an RGB output, such as video game devices or video disc players. Rear of the TV (Input/Output) ① This end can be fitted with: ◆ Three RCA connectors (VIDEO + AUDIO-L/R) ②...

  • Page 62: Connecting To The S-Video Input

    Connecting to the S-Video Input The S-VIDEO1 and RCA (AUDIO-L/R) connectors are used for equipment with an S-Video output, such as a camcorder or VCR. Rear of the TV Side of the TV ① To play picture and sound, both the S-VIDEO and RCA connectors must be used.

  • Page 63: Connecting To The Dvi Input

    Connecting to the DVI Input The “DVI” (video) and “L-AUDIO-R” connectors are used for equipment with a DVI output. Rear of the TV Connecting to the PC Input The “RGB” (video) and “AUDIO” connectors are used for interfacing with your PC.

  • Page 64: Connecting To The Component Input

    Connecting to the Component Input ① Rear of the TV DTV receiver ② ① The “COMPONENT 1” connectors are used for equipment with a DVD output. (480i/480P/576i/576P/720P/1080i) ② The “COMPONENT 2” connectors are used for DTV receiver. (480i/480P/576i/576P/720P/1080i)

  • Page 65: Connecting And Using The Home Theater System

    ◆ Disable the PDP TV internal speaker to enjoy the rich sound through the speakers of your Home Theater System. ◆ In this case, enjoy the sound from the Home Theater System while the PDP TV does not produce the audio.

  • Page 66: Installing The Speakers

    Installing the Speakers Parts The actual product may differ slightly from the illustration. Speakers Middle Cabinet (Wall Mount Only) Speaker Dust Cover Speaker Cable Screws Screw① Screw➁ : 6EA : 4EA Bracket Pads ➢ This speaker installation guide is for the 4240 Model. How to Assemble the Speakers(Standing) ①...
  • Page 67 Installing the Speakers Parts The actual product may differ slightly from the illustration. Speakers 2 EA Middle Cabinet (Wall Mount Only) 1 EA Speaker Dust Cover 1 EA Speaker Cable Screws Screw① Screw➁ : 6EA : 4EA Bracket Pads 3 EA (continued) How to Assemble the Speakers(Wall Mount) ①...

  • Page 68: Setting Up Your Pc Software (Windows Only)

    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 information will apply in almost all cases. (If not, contact your computer manufacturer or Samsung Dealer.) 1. Right click the mouse on the Windows Desktop, then click on [Properties].

  • Page 69: Input Mode (Pc/Dvi)

    Input Mode (PC/DVI) 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 Dot x Line 640 x 350 640 x 400 720 x 400 640 x 480...

  • Page 70: Pin Configurations

    Pin Configurations PC Input Connector (15Pin) Red (R) Green (G) Blue (B) Grounding Grounding (DDC) Red (R) Grounding Green (G) Grounding Blue (B) Grounding Reserved Sync Grounding Grounding Data (DDC) Horizontal sync. Vertical sync. Clock (DDC) DVI Input Connector (24Pin) PC IN Signal T.M.D.S.

  • Page 71: Troubleshooting: Before Contacting Service Personnel

    Troubleshooting: Before Contacting Service Personnel Before contacting 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...

  • Page 72: Programming The Remote Control For Other Components

    Programming the Remote Control for Other Components CABLE CODE LIST Anvision Hamlin Hitachi Jerrold Macom Magnavox Panasonic Philips Pioneer Regal Regency Samsung Scientific Atlanta Sprucer Stargate 2000 Sylvania Texscan Tocom Universal Viewstar Wamer amex Zenith 017, 018 003, 024, 031...
  • Page 73 021, 056 Pioneer Portland PROSCAN 002, 024 Quartz Quasar Radio Shack/Realistic 007, 026 017, 019, 002, 021, 035, 041, 043, 057, 068 Samsung Sansui Sanyo Scott Sears 018, 019, 006, 024, 028, 029, 041, 048, 051 Sharp Shimom Signature Sony...
  • Page 74 Memo...
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  • Page 76 - AFTER SALES SERVICE - Do not hesitate to contact your retailer or service agent if a change in the performance of your product indicates that a faulty condition may be present. ELECTRONICS BN68-00741A- 00...

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