Owner’s Instructions PPM42S2 Samsung Electronics America inc. 105 Challenger Road, Ridgefield Park, N.J. 07660-0511, U.S.A SERVICE DIVISION TEL: 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864) www.samsungsupport.
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FCC Information • Protect the power cord. Power supply cords should be routed so that they won’t be walked on or pinched by objects placed on or against them. Pay particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the unit. • Unplug the Monitor from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system during a lightning storm or when left unattended and unused for long periods of time.
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 Monitor) on the plasma monitor panel for more than several minutes as it can cause screen image retention. This image retention is also known as “screen burn”. To avoid such image retention, refer to page 26 of this manual to reduce the degree of brightness and contrast of this screen when displaying a still image. Cell Defect The plasma display panel consists of fine cells.
P L A S M A D I S P L A Y P A N E L Setup Your New Plasma Display Panel ....................................................10 Remote Control Buttons ................................................................12 Wall Installation Instructions ..........................................................14 Turning the Monitor(PDP) On and Off ............................................
Your New Plasma Display Panel Front Panel Rear Panel Speakers POWER Press to turn the PDP on and off. SOURCE, MENU, VOLUME (-,+), SELECT (▼,▲), MUTE Remote Control Signal Receiver Aim the remote control towards this spot on the Monitor. Checking Parts Œ External Speaker Out jacks Connect external speakers. ´ RGB Input 1 jack (15pin) Connect to the video output jack on your PC.
Remote Control Buttons ı VCR control buttons Remote Control Œ Power button Turns the PDP on and off. ´ Number buttons ˇ Display button Press to display information on the PDP screen. ¨ Menu button Displays the main on-screen menu. ˆ CH (Channel) and VOL (Volume) buttons Channel buttons : Not available for this Monitor. Volume buttons : Press to control the Volume. Ø Mute button Press to mute the PDP sound. ∏ P.
Wall Installation Instructions Installation Notes 1 2 Installing the Display on the Wall Attachment Panel Do not install the PDP in any location other than vertical walls. To protect the performance of the PDP and prevent problems, avoid the following places. • • • • 3 Do Do Do Do not not not not install install install install next to smoke and fire detectors. in an area subjected to vibration. in an area subjected to high voltage. near or around any heating apparatus.
4 Remove four large screws from the rear side of the display. 5 Insert the bolts and insulations into the four screwholes as shown in the following figure: Separating the Display from the Wall Attachment Panel Remove the fixing bolts from both sides (left and right) of the wall attachment panel. Lift and pull the bottom of the display a small amount, to separate the insulation holder point from the bottom of the wall attachment panel.
Turning the Monitor(PDP) On and Off Turning the Monitor(PDP) On and Off Displaying Status Information Press the Display button on the remote control. The PDP will display the Screen size, Resolution, Current time, and screen mode. Press the Power button on the remote control. The PDP will be turned on and you will be ready to use it’s features. You can also use the Power button on the front of the PDP.
P L A S M A D I S P L A Y P A N E L Connections (Connecting Speakers / Receiver) Connecting Speakers ....................................................................22 Connecting a VCR/Cable Box ......................................................23 Connecting a DVD/Set-Top Box ....................................................
Connecting Speakers Connecting a VCR/Cable Box Power Plug Speaker Audio Cable Audio Cable S-Video Cable Video Cable ✱ External speakers MUST have a power handling capability of 7 watts minimum (impedance 8 ohm). How to Connect How to Connect 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.
Connecting a DVD/Set-Top Box Power Plug Video (Y, Pb, Pr) Cable Audio Cable How to Connect 1 Connect a Video cable between the DVD/Set-Top Box (Y,Pb,Pr) Output jacks on the DVD/Set-Top Box and the Component1/2 Video Input (Y,Pb,Pr) Input jacks on the PDP. 2 Connect an Audio cable between the Audio Output jacks on the DVD/Set-Top Box and the Audio Input jacks (Component) on the PDP. To Play DVD: 1. Turn on PDP and press the Component button to select the Component1 mode(480i). 2.
1 Customizing the Picture Using Automatic Picture Settings You can use the on-screen menus to change the Brightness, Contrast, Sharpness, Color, and Tint settings of your PDP. Your PDP has automatic picture settings that allow you to adjust the video display easily. Press the Menu button, then press the joystick to enter. PICTURE Select Contrast Brightness Sharpness Color Tint R 50 Move 2 Move the joystick left or right to select “Custom”.
Viewing the Picture-in-Picture Selecting an External Signal Selecting the PIP Screen 1 You can use PIP to view a signal from an external source, such as a VCR. Press the Menu button. Move the joystick up or down to select “PIP”, then press the joystick to enter. PIP Select ! Quick way to access the PIP: Just press “PIP” on the remote control. Move 2 1 Off Move the joystick left or right to select “On”. The PIP image will appear in the corner of the screen.
Swapping the Contents of the PIP Image and Main Image (Video and S-Video mode) 1 Press the Menu button. Move the joystick up or down to select “PIP”, then press the joystick to enter. ! Quick way to access the Swap: Just press “Swap” in the cover on the remote control. You can select the sound source of speaker when PIP runs. When Main is selected, you can hear the RGB input sound. When Sub is selected, you can hear the PIP sound.
Changing the Size of the PIP Image 1 Press the Menu button. Move the joystick up or down to select “PIP”, then press the joystick to enter. ! 2 Quick way to access the PIP size: Just press “Size” in the cover on the remote control. Changing the Location of the PIP Image On Source Swap Size Locate Video Move Large Select Move the joystick up or down to select “Size”. Move the joystick left or right to select “Large” or “Small”. 2 PIP On Source Swap Size Locate Video Press the Menu button.
Changing the Screen Size Freezing the Picture (When entering the Video mode) When you press the Aspect or Scaling(RGB mode) button on the remote control, the PDP’s screen mode should appear in sequence. The screen displays in this order: Wide, Panorama, Zoom1, Zoom2, Stretch, 4:3. Wide Zoom2 Sets the picture to 16:9 wide mode. Magnifies the size of the picture more than Zoom1. Panorama Stretch Use this mode for the wide aspect ratio of a panoramic picture.
P L A S M A D I S P L A Y P A N E L Sound Control Customizing the Sound ................................................................38 Using Automatic Sound Settings ....................................................39 Using the Surround ......................................................................
Customizing the Sound 1 Press the Menu button. Move the joystick up or down to select “SOUND”, then press the joystick to enter. SOUND Select Treble Bass Balance Surround Move 2 Move the joystick left or right to select “Custom”. You will also see the items “Treble”, “Bass”, “Balance” and “Surround”. Move the joystick up or down to select the item you wish to change. Move the joystick left or right to change the value of the item. 38 1 Press the Menu button.
Using the Surround 1 Press the Menu button. Move the joystick up or down to select “SOUND”, then press the joystick to enter. SOUND Select Treble Bass Balance Surround Move 2 Move the joystick up or down to select “Surround”, then move the joystick left or right to select “Concert”, “Hall” or “Stadium”. 50 50 0 Off Select Exit SOUND Select Treble Bass Balance Surround Move 3 Custom Custom 50 50 0 Concert Select Exit Press the Menu button to exit.
Setting the Clock Setting the Sleep Timer This PDP has a built-in clock that will appear on screen when you press the Clock Display button on the remote control. 1 Press the Menu button. Move the joystick up or down to select “TIME”, then press the joystick to enter. ! Quick way to access the Clock set : Just press “Clock Set” in the cover on the remote control.
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. Setting the On/Off Timer 1 Press the Menu button. Move the joystick up or down to select “TIME”, then press the joystick to enter.
P L A S M A D I S P L A Y P A N E L Connecting PC and Operation Connecting to a PC ......................................................................48 Adjusting the PC Screen ................................................................52 Changing the Position of the Image ................................................53 Enlarging the Image (Zoom) ..........................................................54 Moving the Zoom Picture .................................................
Connecting to a PC This PDP is not compatible with Macintosh PC. Pin Configuration • 15Pin Signal Cable (based on protruded pin) 1 6 2 7 11 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 Power Plug 6 7 8 9 PC (15pin) Cable 10 BNC Cable Audio Cable 11 12 13 14 15 3 4 13 14 8 12 5 10 15 PC IN 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.
How to Set up Your PC Software (Windows only) The plasma panel of this monitor is composed 852 pixels and 480 lines. That is the best resolution of this monitor is 852 X 480. Thus, select 852 X 480 resolution is same way as below when you control the display setting. If your video card does not support 852 X 480 resolution, the resolution of 848 X 480 or 640 X 480 is recommended. If you select one of resolutions above, you can use this monitor in best condition.
Adjusting the PC Screen Changing the Position of the Image Adjusting the R.G.B After connecting the PDP to your PC, adjust the position of the screen if it is not well-aligned. Preset: • Press the RGB button to select the RGB mode. Preset: 1 • Press the RGB button to select the RGB mode. 1 Press the Menu button, then press the joystick to enter. PICTURE Select Contrast Brightness Color Control Move Custom 100 50 Select 2 Move 3 Off Language English Press the joystick to enter.
Enlarging the Image (Zoom) Preset: Preset: • Press the RGB button to select the RGB mode. • Press the RGB button to select the RGB mode. 1 Press the Menu button. Move the joystick up or down to select “SETUP”, then press the joystick to enter. ! 2 3 4 5 54 Moving the Zoom Picture Quick way to access the Zoom: Just press “Zoom” in the cover on the remote control. 1 Image Lock Aspect Wide Auto Power On Off Panel Lock Off Language English ! Multi Control Press the joystick to enter.
Changing the Size of the Image Picture Automatic Adjustment On/Off Preset: • Press the RGB button to select the RGB mode. 1 Press the Menu button. Move the joystick up or down to select “SETUP”, then press the joystick to enter. ! Quick way to access the Size: Just press “Scaling” in the cover on the remote control. Picture Quality Adjustment Preset: Image Lock Aspect Wide Auto Power On Off Panel Lock Off Language English Multi Control • Press the RGB button to select the RGB mode.
Frequency Adjustment Fine Tuning (Phase) Preset: Preset: • Press the RGB button to select the RGB mode. • Press the RGB button to select the RGB mode. 1 Press the Menu button. Move the joystick up or down to select “SETUP”, then press the joystick to enter. 1 Image Lock Aspect Auto Power On Wide Press the Menu button. Move the joystick up or down to select “SETUP”, then press the joystick to enter.
Power Saver (RGB mode only) This monitor has a built-in power management system called Power Saver. This power management system saves energy by switching your monitor into a low-power mode when it has not been used for a certain amount of time. This power management system operates with a VESA DPMS compliant video card installed in your computer. You use a software utility installed on your computer to set up this feature. See the table below for details. Table 1.
Selecting a Menu Language 1 2 Press the Menu button. Move the joystick up or down to select “SETUP”, then press the joystick to enter. Move the joystick up or down to select the “Language”. Setting the Multi Control 1 Multi Control Press the Menu button. Move the joystick up or down to select “SETUP”, then press the joystick to enter.
Digital Noise Reduction Auto Power On If the broadcast signal received is weak, you can activate the Digital Noise Reduction feature to help reduce any static and ghosting that may appear on the screen. 1 2 3 64 Press the Menu button. Move the joystick up or down to select “SETUP”, then press the joystick to enter. Move the joystick up or down to select “Digital NR”, then move the joystick left or right to select “On” or “Off”. Press the Menu button to exit.
Using the Panel Lock Setting up Your Remote Control When Panel Lock is set to ON, the buttons (SOURCE, MENU, VOLUME, SELECT, MUTE, POWER) on the front of the PDP will not operate. However, these buttons will operate when setting Key Lock OFF. 1 Press the Menu button. Move the joystick up or down to select “SETUP”, then press the joystick to enter. Note:The remote control may not be compatible with all DVD Players, VCRs, Cable boxes.
Remote Control Codes VCR Codes P L A S M A D I S P L A Y P A N E L Cable Box Codes Multiple Display Control DVD Codes 68 Introduction ................................................................................70 Installation ..................................................................................71 Main Screen ................................................................................74 Beginning......................................................................
Introduction A multiple display control is an application allowing various displays to be easily and simultaneously operated on a PC. RS232C, a standard of serial communication, is used for the communication between a PC and a display. Therefore, a serial cable should be connected between the serial port on a PC and the serial port on a display. Figure 1 shows connections between a PC and a display.
Installation (Continue) Select the desired program group and press ‘Continue’ to continue setup. You may execute the program once installation is complete. Œ ´ Figure 2-3. Installation Screen Figure 2-5. Installation Screen If the warning ‘Version Conflict’ appears during installation, it’s an indication that the version of the install item conflicts with the system’s existing program library. Just press ‘Yes’ to continue. Figure 2-4.
Main Screen The program starts operating when entering the following sequence: Start ➔ Program ➔ Multiple Display Control. Note : The remote control Enable/Disable function operates whether or not the power is On/Off. This applies to all the displays connected to the MDC. However, regardless of the status in which the MDC was shut down, the remote control signal receiving function of all the dis plays is initialized to Enable when the MDC is closed.
Beginning-Changing the Port Note: You can change the port to “Com1” in Windows 2000 or XP. For all other operating systems, the change may be made from BIOS Setup. The Multiple Display Control uses only Com1. This control operates with neither Com2 nor another port. Enter Control Panel ➔ System ➔ Device Manager ➔ Ports. And then right click to enter Properties ➔ Port Settings Tab ➔ Advanced. Select Com1. Power Control Click Power Control of the main icons and the Power Control screen appears.
Input Source Control Click Select All or mark ‘v’ in the check box to select the display you want to control. Click Input Source of the main icons and the Input Source control screen appears. You may only control Displays for which the Power Status is ‘ON’. Power Control can control some functions of the ‘v’ marked display. Info Grid shows some basic information necessary to Input Source control. Œ Power On/Off Œ Power Status - Turns On/Off the power of the selected display.
Aspect Ratio Control-Video/S-Video The Input Source control function is available for only the displays are powered On. Click Aspect of the main icons and the Aspect Ratio control screen appears. Click Select All or mark ‘v’ in the check box to select the display you want to control. You may only control Displays for which the Power Status is ‘ON’. Info Grid shows some basic information necessary to Aspect Ratio control. Input Source can control some functions of the ‘v’ marked display.
Aspect Ratio Control-RGB1/RGB2 Time Control Click Select All or mark ‘v’ in the check box to select the display you want to control. Click Time of the main icons and the Time control screen appears. You may only control Displays for which the Power Status is ‘ON’. You may only control Displays for which the Power Status is ‘ON’. Info Grid shows some basic information necessary to the Aspect Ratio control. Œ Click RGB1, RGB2 to control Aspect Ratio related to RGB.
Settings Control-Picture Click Settings of the main icons and the Settings control screen appears. Click Settings of the main icons and the Settings control screen appears. You may only control Displays for which the Power Status is ‘ON’, and if no item has been selected, the setup will be left on the Factory Default Value. You may only control Displays for which the Power Status is ‘ON’, and if no item has been selected, the setup will be left on the Factory Default Value.
Settings Control-Audio Settings Control-Image Lock 1 (RGB) Click Settings of the main icons and the Settings control screen appears. Click Settings of the main icons and the Settings control screen appears. You may only control Displays for which the Power Status is ‘ON’, and if no item has been selected, the setup will be left on the Factory Default Value. You may only control Displays for which the Power Status is ‘ON’. Info Grid shows some basic information necessary to the Settings control.
Settings Control-Image Lock2 (RGB) Click Settings of the main icons and the Settings control screen appears. You may only control Displays for which the Power Status is ‘ON’. Troubleshooting Œ The display you want to control doesn’t appear on the power control info grid. - Check RS232C is connected to the Com1 port. The displays, which have the same Set ID among the connected displays, are not appeared properly in the program. Info Grid shows some basic information necessary to the Settings control.
Display setup value for display method when there are several Displays Display setup value for display method when there are several Displays Œ When no item is selected: displays the Factory Default Value ´ When one Display is selected: displays the setup value for the one item selected ˇ When an additional Display (e.g. ID1) is selected while the initial Display (e.g.
Care and Maintenance Troubleshooting Before you call a service technician, please scan this list of problems and possible solutions. It may save you time and money. 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 Problem Possible Solution • • • • Do not put the PDP near extremely hot, cold, humid or dusty places. Do not put the PDP near appliances that create magnetic fields.
Memo Specifications Exterior design and product specifications are subject to change without prior notice to improve the performance of this product. This is a Class A system so that it can be used in industrial areas. (Note : Class A systems are for business use.) Model Dimensions PPM42S2 Display Remote Control Weight Display Remote Control Voltage Power Consumption Number of Pixels Screen Size RGB input 1038 (W) X 89 (D) X 635 (H) mm ; 40.90 (W) X 3.50 (D) X 25.00 (H) inches 54 (W) X 31.
