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PL-42D4S
This device is a Class B digital apparatus.

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Instructions PL-42D4S This device is a Class B digital apparatus.

  • Page 2: User Instructions

    Be careful in the selection and duration of television formats used for viewing. Uneven PDP aging as a result of format selection and use, as well as burned-in images, are not covered by your Samsung limited warranty. User Instructions...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents General Information Channel Control Your New Plasma Display Panel ......6 Fine Tuning Channels ........64 Remote Control Buttons ........8 Connecting a PC and Operation Wall Installation Instructions ......10 How to assemble the Stand-Base ....14 Connection a PC ........66 Connecting Speakers ........15 Adjusting the PC Screen ......70 Changing the Position of the Image....71...

  • Page 5: General Information

    General Information Your New Plasma Display Panel ............6 Remote Control Buttons ..............8 Wall Installation Instructions ............10 How to assemble the Stand-Base ............14 Connecting Speakers ..............15...

  • Page 6: Your New Plasma Display Panel

    Your New Plasma Display Panel Front Panel Power Indicator SOURCE/ENTER button - Power Off : Red Press to display all of the available video sources. - Power On : Off (ie., TV, AV, S-Video, Component, PC, DVI). - Timer On : Green Press to confirm a selection.
  • Page 7 Rear Panel Œ DVI INPUT Ø AV (VIDEO / L-AUDIO-R) Video and audio inputs for external Connect to the digital video and audio devices, such as a camcorder or VCR. output jack of a device with DVI output. ∏ COMPONENT ´...

  • Page 8: Remote Control Buttons

    Remote Control Buttons Remote Control...
  • Page 9 Œ POWER button  S. MODE button Turns the PDP on and off. Select Sound effect. ´ Number buttons Ò PRE-CH button Tunes to the previous channel. ˇ +100 button Ú TV/VIDEO button Press to select channels over 100. For Press to display all of the available video example, to select channel 121, press sources (ie., Video, S-Video, Component,...

  • Page 10: Wall Installation Instructions

    Wall Installation Instructions This wall mount bracket installation guide is for the following models: PL-42D4S Installation Notes Do not install the PDP on any location other than a vertical wall. To protect the performance of the PDP and prevent problems, avoid the following locations: •...

  • Page 11: How To Assemble The Wall Mount Bracket

    How to assemble the Wall Mount Bracket The wall mount comes packaged in 3 parts. These parts must be assembled together. Please tighten the captive screw in the direction of the arrow after assembling the bracket. Install the Wall Mount Bracket after the screws are securely inserted into the wall.
  • Page 12 Wall Installation Instructions Fixing the PDP panel to the wall attachment panel bracket Remove the screws from the back of the PDP. Connect insulation holders to screws (see the illustration below). • If you are uncertain about installation, hire a specialist to install the wall mount bracket. •...

  • Page 13: How To Adjust Mounting Angle

    How to Adjust Mounting Angle Notice : Please secure the mounting bracket on the wall surface after setting its angle at 0°. Notice Factory default How to Adjust Mounting Angle Please tighten the captive screw in the direction Hold onto the middle of the PDP to adjust of the arrow after assembling the bracket.

  • Page 14: How To Assemble The Stand-Base

    How to assemble the Stand-Base Assemble two support pins with the stand base and firmly secure both sides of the support pins using 8 screws provided. Assemble the PDP with the stand and firmly secure the PDP using 4 screws provided. ➤...

  • Page 15: Connecting Speakers

    Connecting Speakers Remove the screws on the rear of the PDP. Hang the two “T” shaped hangers on the square holes on the rear of the PDP. Tighten the PDP and the speaker bracket using the screws removed from the PDP. ➤...
  • Page 16 Connect the speaker audio cable to the external speaker output jack on the rear of the PDP matching the “+” and “-” ends of the cable with the diagram on the PDP. ➤ ➤ The speakers MUST have to a power handling capability of 10 watts minimum (impedance 8Ω). When you connect the speaker wire to the external speaker out connector, first bind the speaker wire round the ferrite core to secure it.

  • Page 17: Connections

    Connections Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas ..........18 Connecting Cable TV..............19 Connecting a VCR................21 Connecting a Camcorder ..............22 Connecting a DVD Player..............23 Connecting a DTV Receiver ............24...

  • Page 18: Connecting Vhf And Uhf Antennas

    Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads If your antenna looks like this: it has 75-ohm round leads. Plug the antenna lead into the VHF/UHF terminal on the PDP. Use the Antenna Cable, an accessory included in the product package.

  • Page 19: Connecting Cable Tv

    Connecting Cable TV You can connect different cable systems to your PDP, including cable without a cable box, and cable with a cable box that descrambles some or all channels. Cable without a Cable Box Plug the incoming cable into the VHF/UHF terminal on the PDP.
  • Page 20 Cable with a Cable Box that Descrambles Some (But Not All) Channels To complete this connection you will need a two-way splitter, an RF (A/B) switch, and four coaxial cables (which you can buy from your Samsung dealer or any electronics store). Find and disconnect the cable that is con- nected to the ANTENNA IN terminal of your cable box.

  • Page 21: Connecting A Vcr

    Connecting a VCR Connecting a VCR to the Video or S-Video/Audio jack Power Plug Audio Cable S-Video Cable Video Cable How to Connect Connect the Video/Audio cables between the VIDEO or S-VIDEO / L - AUDIO - R jacks on the PDP and VIDEO or S-VIDEO / L - AUDIO - R output jacks on the VCR.

  • Page 22: Connecting A Camcorder

    Connecting a Camcorder Viewing camcorder tapes Camcorder Power Plug Video Cable Audio Cable How to Connect Connect a Video/Audio cable between the VIDEO or S-VIDEO / L - AUDIO - R jacks on the PDP and the VIDEO or S-VIDEO /AUDIO output jacks on the camcorder. (Note: For better video, you can use an S-VIDEO cable) Note •...

  • Page 23: Connecting A Dvd Player

    Connecting a DVD Player (480i, 480p) This PDP displays the optimum picture in 720p mode. Playing DVD DVD Player Power Plug Video Cable Audio Cable How to Connect Connect a Video Cable between the Y, P (COMPONENT) input jacks on the PDP and Y, P output jacks on the DVD player.

  • Page 24: Connecting A Dtv Receiver

    Connecting a DTV Receiver (480p, 720p, 1080i) This PDP displays the optimum picture in 720p mode. Watching DTV DTV Receiver Power Plug Video Cable Audio Cable DVI Cable Use a DVI-D connection cable. (sold separately) How to Connect Connect the cable or antenna to the antenna input jack on the DTV. Connect a Video cable between the Y, P (COMPONENT) or DVI jack on the PDP and the Y, P...

  • Page 25: Operation

    Operation Turning the PDP On and Off ............26 Plug & Play Feature ..............28 Memorizing the Channels..............31 Viewing an External Signal Source ..........36...

  • Page 26: Turning The Pdp On And Off

    Turning the PDP On and Off Turning the PDP On and Off Press the POWER button on the remote control. The PDP will be turned on and you will be ready to use its features. You can also use the POWER ( )button on the front of the PDP.
  • Page 27 Displaying Status Information Press the INFO button on the remote control. The PDP will display the Picture mode, Sound mode, MTS, Mono Caption, and Clock. V-Chip Picture : Custom Sound : Custom : Stereo Clock : 12 : 00 am...

  • Page 28: Plug & Play Feature

    Plug & Play Feature When the television is initially powered ON, several basic customer settings proceed automatically and subsequently. The following settings are available. If the television is in Standby mode, press the Plug & Play POWER button on the remote control. Start Plug &...
  • Page 29 Select the correct signal source (Air, STD, HRC and Air/CATV IRC) by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button, then press the ENTER button. Move Enter Skip To start the search, press the ENTER button. Auto Program ➤ ➤ The search will end automatically. Channels are sorted and stored in an order which reflects their position in the frequency range (with lowest first and highest last).
  • Page 30 Plug & Play Feature (continued) If you want to reset this feature... Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to Setup select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Language : English √ Time √ Caption √ Digital NR : On √...

  • Page 31: Memorizing The Channels

    Memorizing the Channels Your PDP can memorize and store all of the available channels for both “off-air” (antenna) and cable channels. After the available channels are memorized, use the and CH buttons to scan through the channels. This eliminates the need to change channels by entering the channel digits.
  • Page 32 Storing Channels in Memory (Automatic Method) First, select the correct signal source (Air, STD, HRC Channel and IRC). See steps on previous page. Air/CATV : Air √ Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to Auto Program √...
  • Page 33 Adding and Erasing Channels (Manual Method) First, press the CH or CH button or the number buttons to select the channel you want to add or delete. Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to Channel select “Channel”, then press the ENTER button. Air/CATV : Air √...

  • Page 34: To View Memorized Channel

    To View Memorized Channel Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to Channel select “Channel”, then press the ENTER button. Air/CATV : Air √ Auto Program √ Add/Delete √ Fine Tune √ Scan √ Move Enter Return Press the ▲...

  • Page 35: Changing Channels

    Changing Channels Using the Channel Buttons Press the CH or CH button to change channels. When you press the CH or CH button, the PDP changes channels in sequence. You will see all the channels that the PDP has memorized. (The PDP must have memorized at least three channels.) You will not see channels that were either erased or not memorized.

  • Page 36: Viewing An External Signal Source

    Viewing an External Signal Source Use the remote control to switch between viewing signals from connected equipment, such as VCRs, DVD, Set-Top box and the TV source (broadcast or cable). Setting the Signal Source Input Press the MENU button. Press the ENTER button to select “Input”.

  • Page 37: Assigning Names To External Input Mode

    Assigning Names to External input mode Input Press the MENU button. Press the ENTER button to select “Input”. Source List : TV √ Edit Name √ Edit Name Move Enter Return Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Edit Name”, then Edit Name press the ENTER button.

  • Page 39: Picture Control

    Picture Control Customizing the Picture ..............40 Using Automatic Picture Settings ............41 Selecting the Color Tone..............42 DNIe (Digital Natural Image engine) ..........43 Changing the Screen Size ............44 Freezing the Picture ..............46 Viewing the Picture-in-Picture............47 Selecting a Signal Source (Antenna or Cable) for PIP ......52...

  • Page 40: Customizing The Picture

    Customizing the Picture You can use the on-screen menus to change the Contrast, Brightness, Sharpness, Color, and Tint settings of your PDP. Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to Picture select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. Mode : Custom √...

  • Page 41: Using Automatic Picture Settings

    Using Automatic Picture Settings Your PDP has automatic picture settings that allow you to adjust the video display easily. Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to Picture select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. Mode : Custom √...

  • Page 42: Selecting The Color Tone

    Selecting the Color Tone Picture Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. Mode : Custom √ Custom √ Color Tone : Normal √ Color Control √ Film Mode : Off √...

  • Page 43: Dnie (Digital Natural Image Engine)

    DNIe (Digital Natural Image engine) Samsung’s New Technology brings you more detailed images with contrast, white enhancement and 3D noise reduction. Picture Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button.

  • Page 44: Changing The Screen Size

    Changing the Screen Size Screen size selection depends on the type of video input ( DVD, PC etc.). Picture Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. Mode : Custom √...
  • Page 45 16:9(W ide) 16:9(W ide) 16:9 Aspect Ratio that fits DVD and Wide Screen applications. 16:9 Panorama Panorama Fits a 16:9 picture onto a 4:3 screen and displays it without clipping the image. Panorama Zoom Zoom Magnifies the 16:9 wide picture (in a vertical direction) to fit the screen size.

  • Page 46: Freezing The Picture

    Freezing the Picture Still Press the STILL button on the remote control to freeze a moving picture. Press again to cancel.

  • Page 47: Viewing The Picture-In-Picture

    Viewing the Picture-in-Picture Selecting the PIP Screen Picture Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. Mode : Custom √ Custom √ Color Tone : Custom √ Color Control √ Film Mode : Off √...

  • Page 48: Selecting An External Signal

    Selecting an External Signal You can use PIP to view a signal from an external source, such as a VCR. Picture Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. Mode : Custom √...

  • Page 49: Swapping The Contents Of The Pip Image And Main Image

    Swapping the Contents of the PIP Image and Main Image Picture Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. Mode : Custom √ Custom √ Color Tone : Normal √ Color Control √...

  • Page 50: Changing The Size Of The Pip Window

    Changing the Size of the PIP Window Picture Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. Mode : Custom √ Custom √ ➤ ➤ Color Tone : Normal √ Quick way to access PIP size: Just press the “P.SIZE” button on the Color Control √...
  • Page 51 Changing the Location of the PIP Image Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to Picture select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. Mode : Custom √ Custom √ Color Tone : Normal √ Color Control √ Film Mode : Off √...

  • Page 52: Selecting A Signal Source (Antenna Or Cable) For Pip

    Selecting a Signal Source (Antenna or Cable) for PIP If the PIP source is TV while PIP is ON, you can select the broadcasting source of PIP picture separately from the main picture. Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to Picture select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button.

  • Page 53: Changing The Pip Channel

    Changing the PIP Channel Picture Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. Mode : Custom √ Custom √ Color Tone : Normal √ Color Control √ Film Mode : Off √...

  • Page 55: Sound Control

    Sound Control Customizing the Sound ..............56 Using Automatic Sound Settings ............57 Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS)Soundtrack ......58 Using the Auto Volume ..............59 Setting the TruSurround XT ............60 Selecting the Internal Mute ............61...

  • Page 56: Customizing The Sound

    Customizing the Sound Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to Sound select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button. Mode : Custom √ Custom √ : Stereo √ Auto Volume : Off √ SRS TSXT : Stereo √...

  • Page 57: Using Automatic Sound Settings

    Using Automatic Sound Settings Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to Sound select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button. Mode : Custom √ Custom √ : Stereo √ Auto Volume : Off √ SRS TSXT : Stereo √...

  • Page 58: Choosing A Multi-Channel Sound (Mts)Soundtrack

    Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS) Soundtrack Depending on the particular program being broadcast, you can listen to stereo, mono, or a Separate Audio Program. (SAP audio is usually a foreign-language translation. Sometimes SAP has unrelated information like news or weather.) Press the MENU button.

  • Page 59: Using The Auto Volume

    Using the Auto Volume Each broadcasting station has its own signal conditions, which can make it necessary to adjust the volume every time the channel is changed. “Auto volume” lets you automatically adjust the volume of the desired channel by lowering the sound output when the modula- tion signal is high or by raising the sound output when the modulation signal is low.

  • Page 60: Setting The Trusurround Xt

    Setting the TruSurround XT TruSurround XT is a patented SRS technology that solves the problem of playing 5.1 multichannel content over two speakers. Trusurround delivers a compelling, virtual surround sound experience through any two-speaker playback system. It is fully compatible with all multichannel formats. Press the MENU button.

  • Page 61: Selecting The Internal Mute

    Selecting the Internal Mute The internal speakers can be muted in order to hear sound from external speakers you've connected. Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to Sound select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button. Mode : Custom √...

  • Page 63: Channel Control

    Channel Control Fine Tuning Channels..............64...

  • Page 64: Fine Tuning Channels

    Fine Tuning Channels Use fine tuning to manually adjust a particular channel for optimal reception. Channel Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Channel”, then press the ENTER button. Air/CATV : Air √ Auto Program √...

  • Page 65: Connecting A Pc And Operation

    Connecting a PC and Operation Connecting a PC................66 Adjusting the PC Screen..............70 Changing the Position of the Image..........71 Picture Quality Adjustment ............72 Information ..................75...

  • Page 66: Connection A Pc

    Connecting a PC Connection to a Macintosh computer may require an adapter. Power Plug DVI Cable Use a DVI-D Audio Cable connection cable. Audio Cable (sold separately) PC Cable DVI jack (The actual configuration on your PC may be different, depending on the model.) Connecting a PC (15p D-SUB) to the PDP Connect a PC cable between the PC Output jack on the PC and the RGB input jack on the PDP.

  • Page 67: Pin Configuration

    Pin Configuration D-Sub Cable DVI-D Cable (Digital-Only Connector) • 15Pin Signal Cable (based on protruded pin) Setting up Your PDP (Plug and Play) Our adoption of the new VESA  Plug and Play solution eliminates complicated and time consuming setup. It allows you to install your monitor in a Plug and Play compatible system, without the usual setup hassles and confusion.
  • Page 68 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 Notes 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 Vertical Horizontal Vertical Horizontal (Dot X Line) Frequency(Hz) Frequency(KHz) Polarity...

  • Page 70: Adjusting The Pc Screen

    Adjusting the PC Screen Adjusting the R.G.B Preset: • Press the TV/VIDEO button to select “PC”. Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to Picture select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. Mode : Custom √ Custom √...

  • Page 71: Changing The Position Of The Image

    Changing the Position of the Image After connecting the PDP to your PC, adjust the position of the screen if it is not well-aligned. Preset: • Press the TV/VIDEO button to select “PC.” Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to Setup select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button.

  • Page 72: Picture Quality Adjustment

    Picture Quality Adjustment Picture Automatic Adjustment Preset: • Press the TV/VIDEO button to select “PC”. Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to Setup select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Language : English √ Time √ Caption √...
  • Page 73 Coarse Adjustment Preset: • Press the TV/VIDEO button to select “PC”. Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to Setup select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Language : English √ Time √ Caption √ Digital NR : On √...
  • Page 74 Fine Tuning (Fine) Preset: • Press the TV/VIDEO button to select “PC”. Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to Setup select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Language : English √ Time √ Caption √ Digital NR : On √...

  • Page 75: Information

    Information Preset: • Press the TV/VIDEO button to select “PC”. Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to Setup select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Language : English √ Time √ Caption √ Digital NR : On √...

  • Page 77: Time Setting

    Time Setting Setting the Clock ...............78 Setting the Sleep Timer...............79 Setting the Timers ..............80...

  • Page 78: Setting The Clock

    Setting the Clock Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to Setup select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Language : English √ Time √ Caption √ Digital NR : On √ V-Chip √ Miscellaneous √ √ Move Enter Return...

  • Page 79: Setting The Sleep Timer

    Setting the Sleep Timer You can set your PDP to automatically turn off after a preset interval. Setup Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Language : English √ Time √...

  • Page 80: Setting The Timers

    Setting the Timers This PDP can be set to turn on or off automatically at specific times that you choose. Before using the timers, you must set the PDP’s clock, as described previously. Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to Setup select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button.
  • Page 81 On Timer Press the √ button to select “Channel”, then press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the channel you want Hour Minute am/pm when PDP turns on. Channel Volume Activation Air 3 Adjust Move Return On Timer Press the √ button to select “Volume”, then press the ▲...

  • Page 83: Function Description

    Function Description Selecting a Menu Language .............84 Digital Noise Reduction ............85 Selecting the Film Mode ............86 Setting the Melody Sound ............87 Setting the Blue Screen.............88 Viewing Closed Captions ............89 Using the V-Chip ..............90...

  • Page 84: Selecting A Menu Language

    Selecting a Menu Language Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to Setup select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Language : English √ Time √ Caption √ Digital NR : On √ V-Chip √ Miscellaneous √ √...

  • Page 85: Digital Noise Reduction

    Digital Noise Reduction If the broadcast signal received by your TV is weak, you can activate the Digital Noise Reduction feature to help reduce any static and ghosting that may appear on the screen. Setup Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button.

  • Page 86: Selecting The Film Mode

    Selecting the Film Mode On: Automatically senses and processes film signals from all sources and adjusts the picture for optimum quality. Off: Switches off the Film mode. Picture Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. Mode : Custom √...

  • Page 87: Setting The Melody Sound

    Setting the Melody Sound You can hear clear melody sound when the television is powered on or off. Setup Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Language : English √...

  • Page 88: Setting The Blue Screen

    Setting the Blue Screen If no signal is being received or the signal is very weak, a blue screen automatically replaces the noisy picture background. If you wish to continue viewing the poor picture, you must set the “Blue Screen“ mode to “Off“. Setup Press the MENU button.

  • Page 89: Viewing Closed Captions

    Viewing Closed Captions Your TV decodes and displays the closed captions that are broadcast with certain TV shows. These captions are usually subtitles for the hearing impaired or foreign language translations. All VCRs record the closed caption signal from television programs, so home-recorded video tapes also provide closed captions.

  • Page 90: Using The V-Chip

    Using the V-Chip The V-Chip feature automatically locks out programs that are deemed inappropriate for children. The user must enter a PIN (personal ID number) before any of the V-Chip restrictions are set up or changed. Note: When the V-chip feature is activated, the PIP and auto channel program features do not function.
  • Page 91 How to Enable/Disable the V-Chip Setup Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Language : English √ Time √ Caption √ Digital NR : On √ V-Chip √ Miscellaneous √...
  • Page 92 How to Set up Restrictions using the “TV Parental Guidelines” First, set up a personal identification number (PIN), and enable the V-Chip. (See previous section.) Parental restrictions can be set up using either of two methods: The TV guidelines or the MPAA rating. Setup Press the MENU button.
  • Page 93 TV Parental Guidelines At this point, one of the TV-Ratings is selected. Press the ENTER button. Depending on your existing setup, a symbol will be selected. (Blank = Unblocked, = Blocked) While “ ” is selected, press the ENTER button to block or unblock the category.
  • Page 94 How to Set up Restrictions using the MPAA Ratings: G, PG, PG-13, R, NC-17, X, NR The MPAA rating system uses the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) system, and its main application is for movies. When the V-Chip lock is on, the TV will automatically block any programs that are coded with objection- able ratings (either MPAA or TV-Ratings).
  • Page 95 How to Reset the TV after the V-Chip Blocks a Channel (“Emergency Escape”) If the TV is tuned to a restricted channel, the V-Chip will block it. The screen will go blank and the following message will appear: Press the ENTER button. Received Rating : TV-PG This channel is blocked by V-Chip.

  • Page 97: Appendix

    Appendix Troubleshooting................98 Care and Maintenance ..............99 Specifications ................100...

  • Page 98: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If the TV seems to have a problem, first try this list of possible problems and solutions. If none of these troubleshooting tips apply, then call your nearest service center. Problem Possible Solution Poor picture. Check all wire connections. Your Remote control does not Press the “TV/VIDEO”...

  • Page 99: Care And Maintenance

    Care and Maintenance With proper care, your PDP will give you many years of service. Please follow these guidelines to get the maximum performance from your PDP. Identifying Problems • Do not put the PDP near extremely hot, cold, humid or dusty places. •...

  • Page 100: Specifications

    Specifications Exterior design and product specifications are subject to change without prior notice to improve the performance of this product. Model PL-42D4S 1028 (W) X 86.4 (D) X 685 (H) mm (with stand) Dimensions Display Weight Display 33.24 kg (with stand)
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