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Figures and illustrations in this User Manual are provided for reference only and may differ from actual product appearance. Product design and specifications may be changed without notice. Important Warranty Information Regarding Television Format Viewing ✎✎ See the warranty card for more information on warranty terms. Wide screen format PDP Displays (16:9, the aspect ratio of the screen width to height) are primarily designed to view wide screen format full-motion video.
Contents Getting Started yy yy yy yy yy yy yy yy Setup Menu............................................................. 18 List of Features.......................................................... 4 Accessories............................................................... 4 Install the Stand......................................................... 5 Viewing the Control Panel.......................................... 6 Viewing the Remote Control.......................................
Getting Started List of Features yy Excellent Digital Interface & Networking: With a built-in HD digital tuner, nonsubscription HD broadcasts can be viewed without a cable box / STB (Set-Top-Box) satellite receiver. yy SRS TruSurround HD provides a virtual surround system (p 18). yy Media Play: Allows you to play music files, pictures saved on a USB device (p. 23). yy Self Diagnosis: You can check to make sure picture and sound operate normally (p. 22).
01 Getting Started Install the Stand See separate guide for installing the stand. (M4 X L16) Stand (1EA) Screws (4EA) Follow the steps below to connect the TV to the stand. s s s s s s s s 2 1 1. With your TV upright, connect the TV to the Stand as shown. Screws (M4 X L16) 2. Fasten two screws (M4 X L16) at position 1, and then fasten two screws (M4 X L16) at position 2. ✎✎NOTE xx Make sure to distinguish between the front and back of the Stand and Guide Stand when assembling them.
Getting Started Viewing the Control Panel ✎✎The product color and shape may vary depending on the model. Power Indicator Speakers SOURCEE MENU Remote control sensor Toggles between all the available input sources. In the on-screen menu, use this button as you would use the ENTERE button on the remote control. Displays an on-screen menu, the OSD (on screen display) of your TV’s features. Power Indicator Adjusts the volume.
✎✎This is a special remote control for the visually impaired and has Braille points on the Power, Channel and Volume buttons. Displays and selects the available video sources (p. 12). Turns the TV on and off. 01 Getting Started Viewing the Remote Control Press to directly access channels. Press to select additional channels (digital) being broadcasted by the same station. For example, to select channel “54-3”, press “54”, then press “–” and “3”. Returns to the previous channel.
Getting Started Connecting to an Antenna When the TV is initially powered on, basic settings proceed automatically. ✎✎Connecting the power cord and antenna. ✎✎The PDP device may interfere with an amateur radio or AM radio. VHF/UHF Antenna Antenna Cable (Not Supplied) Cable or ANT OUT Power Input Plug & Play (Initial Setup) When the TV is initially powered on, a sequence of on-screen prompts will assist in configuring basic settings. Press the POWERP button.
Connections 02 Connections Connecting to an AV Device Using an HDMI or HDMI/DVI cable: HD connection (up to 720p/1080i) We recommend using the HDMI connection for the best quality HD picture. Available devices: DVD, Blu-ray player, HD cable box, HD STB (Set-Top-Box) satellite receiver.
Connections Connecting to an Audio Device Using an Optical (Digital) or Audio (Analog) Cable Connection Available devices: Digital Audio System, Amplifier, DVD home theater Optical Cable (Not Supplied) Digital Audio System OPTICAL Amplifier / DVD home theater R W Red White AUDIO IN R-AUDIO-L Audio Cable (Not Supplied) ✎✎DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) xx When a Digital Audio System is connected to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) jack, decrease the volume of both the TV and the system. xx 5.
02 Connections Connecting to a PC Using an HDMI/DVI Cable or a D-sub Cable Audio Cable (Not Supplied) AUDIO OUT DVI OUT HDMI to DVI Cable (Not Supplied) D-Sub Cable (Not Supplied) PC OUT AUDIO OUT Audio Cable (Not Supplied) Display Modes (D-Sub and HDMI/DVI Input) Optimal resolution yy PN42C450: 1024 X 768 @ 60Hz yy PN50C450: 1360 X 768 @ 60Hz Mode Resolution Horizontal Frequency (KHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) Pixel Clock Frequency (MHz) Sync Polarity (H / V) PN42C450 PN50C450 IBM 640 x 350
Changing the Input Source Edit Name OO MENUm → Input → Edit Name → ENTERE Source List Use to select TV or an external input sources such as a DVD / Blu-ray player / cable box / STB satellite receiver. SOURCE OO MENUm → Input → Source List → ■■ VCR / DVD / Cable STB / Satellite STB / PVR STB / AV Receiver / Game / Camcorder / PC / DVI PC / DVI Devices / TV / IPTV / Blu-ray / HD DVD / DMA: Name the device connected to the input jacks to make your input source selection easier.
¦¦ Using Favorite Channels OO MENUm → Channel → Channel List → ENTERE ¦¦ Seeing Channels Add to Favorite / Delete from Favorite Channel List t Add, delete or set Favorite channels and use the program guide for digital broadcasts. CHLIST OO MENUm → Channel → Channel List → ENTERE Added Channels 6 6-1 Air * TV #6 7 Air 8 9 9-1 10 10-1 11-1 Air Air Air * TV #9 Air * TV #10 * TV #11 Zoom Select 2. Add or delete a the channel using the Add to Favorite or Delete from Favorite menu respectively.
Basic Features ✎✎NOTE xx When selecting the Cable TV system: STD, HRC and IRC identify various types of cable TV systems. Contact your local cable company to identify the type of cable system that exists in your particular area. At this point, the signal source has been selected. xx After all the available channels are stored, it starts to remove scrambled channels. The Auto Program menu then reappears. ¦¦ Editing Channels OO MENUm → Channel → Channel List → ENTERE Channel Name Edit 1.
¦¦ Changing the Picture Options (analog channels only) 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, fine tune the channel manually. Scroll to the left or right until the image is clear. ✎✎Settings are applied to the channel you're currently watching.
Basic Features Picture Options 4. Press the ENTERE button. OO MENUm → Picture → Picture Options → ENTERE ✎✎In PC mode, you can only make changes to the Color Tone, Size and Screen Burn Protection. Picture Options Color Tone : Normal ► Size : 16:9 Digital Noise Filter : Auto HDMI Black Level : Normal Film Mode : Off 5. Press the ► button to select Reset. 6. Press the ENTERE button to reset the picture to its default position.
✎✎ Item TV/AV/Component/ HDMI/PC Horizontal 0~4 4 Vertical 0~4 4 Time (minute) 1~4 min 4 min ✎✎ The Pixel Shift value may differ depending on the Screen ■■ Coarse / Fine: Removes or reduces picture noise. If the noise is not removed by Fine-tuning alone, then adjust the frequency as best as possible (Coarse) and Finetune again. After the noise has been reduced, readjust the picture so that it is aligned to the center of screen.
Basic Features ¦¦ Adjusting Sound Settings Auto Volume (Off / On) OO MENUm → Sound → Equalizer → ENTERE Because each broadcasting station has its own signal conditions, the volume can vary as you switch between channels. 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. Equalizer Adjusts the sound mode.
✎✎ Clock Set: Set the Month, Day, Year, Hour, Minute and am/pm manually. Available only when Clock Mode is set to Manual. ✎✎ ✎✎ You can set the Month, Day, Year, Hour and Minute directly by pressing the number buttons on the remote control. Time Zone: Select your time zone. This function is only available when the Clock Mode is set to Auto. Volume: Set the desired volume level.
Basic Features ✎✎ The V-Chip will automatically block certain categories dealing with more sensitive material. For example, if you block the TV-Y category, then TV-Y7 will automatically be blocked. Similarly, if you block the TV-G category, then all the categories in the young adult group will be blocked (TV-G, TV-PG, TV-14 and TV-MA). The sub-ratings (D, L, S, V) work similarly. So, if you block the L sub-rating in TV-PG, then the L subratings in TV-14 and TV-MA will automatically be blocked.
OO MENUm → Setup → ENTERE The Eco Function can be used to enhance your power savings. Energy Saving (Off / Low / Medium / High) This adjusts the brightness of the TV in order to reduce power consumption. Until the screen turns on again, a distorted picture will be displayed for about 4 seconds. Eco Sensor (Off / On) Eco Sensor detects surrounding light intensity using an optical sensor and adjusts the screen’s brightness. ■■ Eco Sensor (Off / On): Turns the sensor off or on.
Basic Features ✎✎ NOTE xx Digital Caption Options are available only when Default and Service1 ~ Service6 can be selected in Caption Mode. xx The availability of captions depends on the program being broadcasted. xx The Default setting follows the standards set by the broadcaster. xx The Foreground and Background cannot be set to have the same color. xx You cannot set both the Foreground Opacity Yes: If you can hear sound only from one speaker or not at all during the sound test, select Yes.
Advanced Features MEDIA.P Enjoy photos and/or music files saved on a USB Mass Storage Class (MSC) device. 04 Advanced Features Media Play USB Device Name SUM 315.0MB/495.0MB Free OO MENUm → Application → Media Play (USB) → ENTERE E Enter e Exit ¦¦ Connecting a USB Device USBTV Side Panel 1. Turn on your TV. 2. Connect a USB device containing photo and/or music files to the USB jack on the side of the TV. HDMI IN 3 Photo SUM 307.2MB/973.7MB USB 3.
Advanced Features xx Only MP3 and JPEG file formats are supported. xx The Media Play (USB) mp3 format only supports music files with a high sampling frequency (32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, or 48 kHz). xx We recommend the sequential jpeg format. xx Do not disconnect the USB device while it is loading. USB xx MSC supports MP3 and JPEG files, and the PTP device supports JPEG files only. xx MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) is not supported.
Photo 580 * 440 78.0KB 03 / 14 Using the MP3 List File.....jpg Photo Folder icon SUM 307.2MB/973.7MB SUM 307.2MB/973.7MB File.....jpg File.....jpg Music File.....jpg File.....jpg File.....jpg File.....jpg File.....jpg File.....jpg File.....jpg File.....jpg SUM 307.2MB/973.7MB File.....jpg File.....jpg Music list icon Move to the previous folder stage icon Photo Music Setup Photo ✎✎Press the � (REW) or µ (FF) buttons to change pages.
02-Run To Me.mp3 00:03:25 03-No More Sad Songs.mp3 00:03:25 04-Interference-gold.mp3 SUM 307.2MB/973.7MB 00:03:25 05-marketa_irglova-The_hill.mp3 00:03:25 06-I Will Carry You.mp3 00:03:25 07-marketa_irglova.mp3 00:03:25 08-Super World.mp3 00:03:25 Advanced Features Setup Using the Setup Menu ■■ Slide Show speed: Select to control the slide show speed. You can select Fast, Normal or Slow. Setup ■■ Background Music: Select to determine whether to play an MP3 file during a slide show.
xx Connect the Optical cable between the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) jack on your TV and the Digital Audio Input on the Home Theater. xx When following the connection above, the Optical jack only outputs 2 channel audio. You will only hear sound from the Home Theater’s Front, Left and Right speakers and the subwoofer. If you want to hear 5.1 channel audio, connect the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) jack on the DVD / Satellite Box (i.e.
Advanced Features ¦¦ Switching between Anynet+ Devices 1. Anynet+ devices connected to the TV are listed. ✎✎ If you cannot find a device you want, press the Red button to refresh the list. 2. Select a device and press the ENTERE button. You can switch to the selected device. ✎✎ The Device List menu will only appear when you set Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) to On in the Application menu. xx Switching to the selected device may take up to 2 minutes. You cannot cancel the operation during the switching operation.
Problem Anynet+ does not work. Possible Solution • • • • • • • • • • I want to start Anynet+. • • Check if the device is an Anynet+ device. The Anynet+ system supports Anynet+ devices only. Only one receiver (home theater) can be connected. Check if the Anynet+ device power cord is properly connected. Check the Anynet+ device’s Video/Audio/HDMI cable connections. Check whether Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) is set to On in the Anynet+ setup menu. Check whether the TV remote control is in TV mode.
Other Information Installing the Wall Mount Attaching the Blanking Bracket When installing the TV onto a wall, attach the Blanking Bracket as shown. Blanking Bracket Installing the Wall Mount Kit The wall mount kit (sold separately) allows you to mount the TV on the wall. For detailed information on installing the wall mount, see the instructions provided with the wall mount. Contact a technician for assistance when installing the wall mount bracket.
inches VESA Spec. (A * B) 42~50 400 X 400 58~63 600 X 400 70~79 800 X 400 80~ 1400 X 800 Standard Screw Quantity M8 4 PDP TV 05 Other Information Product Family ✎✎ Unscrew the hole around before installing Wall-Mount on the wall. Do not install your Wall Mount Kit while your TV is turned on. It may result in personal injury due to electric shock. Securing the Installation Space Keep the required distances between the product and other objects (e.g. walls) to ensure proper ventilation.
Other Information Securing the TV to the Wall Caution: 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 in the included Safety Flyer with your TV. For added stability and safety, you can purchase and install the anti fall device as described below.
If the TV seems to have a problem, first try this list of possible problems and solutions. If none of these troubleshooting tips apply, visit “www.samsung.com,” then click on Support, or call Samsung customer service at 1-800-SAMSUNG. Issues Solutions and Explanations Poor picture First of all, please perform the Picture Test and confirm that your TV is properly displaying the test image. (go to MENU - Support - Self Diagnosis - Picture Test) (p.
Other Information Issues Solutions and Explanations No Picture, No Video The TV won’t turn on. • • • Make sure the AC power cord is securely plugged in to the wall outlet and the TV. Make sure the wall outlet is working. Try pressing the POWER button on the TV to make sure the problem is not the remote. If the TV turns on, refer to “Remote control does not work” below. The TV turns off automatically. • • • • Ensure the Sleep Timer is set to Off in the Setup menu (p. 19).
Solutions and Explanations Image Retention (Burn In) Issue. • To minimize the possibility of screen burn, this unit is equipped with screen burn reduction technology. Pixel Shift technology enables you to set picture movement up/down (Vertical Line) and side to side (Horizontal Dot). The cable/set top box remote control doesn’t turn the TV on or off, or adjust the volume. • Program the Cable/Set remote control to operate the TV. Refer to the Cable/Set user manual for the SAMSUNG TV code.
Other Information License TruSurround HD, SRS and symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. TruSurround HD technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Open Source License Notice In the case of using open source software, Open Source Licenses are available on the product menu. Open Source License Notice is written only English.
05 Other Information Dimensions ■■ Front view / Side view 7 1 2 5 3 6 4 8 (Unit: inches) Model name PN42C450 PN50C450 1 40.6 47.3 2 37.0 43.7 3 21.1 24.6 4 23.3 23.3 5 24.8 28.4 6 27.4 31.0 7 2.8 2.7 8 11.2 11.2 ■■ Jack panel detail / Rear view 5 6 1 2 4 3 (Unit: inches) Model name PN42C450 PN50C450 1 15.2 19.4 2 3.4 3.7 3 3.2 2.5 4 29.2 35.7 5 15.7 15.7 6 15.7 15.7 NOTE: All drawings are not necessarily to scale. Some dimensions are subject to change without prior notice.
Other Information Index A F Antenna Anynet+ AUDIO OUT Auto Adjustment Auto Volume 13 26 10 17 18 B 7, 13 16 15 15 11 26 18 7 15 30 15 HDMI Home Theater 9, 26 10, 26 I Installation Space 31 L C Change PIN Channel Menu Clock Color Tone Component Connecting to a PC Connecting to an Audio Device 20 13 18 16 9 11 10 D DIGITAL AUDIO OUT D-sub Dynamic Dynamic Contrast 10, 26 11 15 15 Language License Navigate Eco Sensor Edit Name Editing Channels Energy Saving Equalizer External Speaker 21 12 1
