BN68-00889H-01Eng 3/23/06 10:23 AM Page 1 PDP-TELEVISION (PLASMA DISPLAY PANEL) Owner’s Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. ON-SCREEN MENUS Picture In Picture (PIP) Energy Saving TELETEXT (Option) SRS TruSurroundXT Digital Natural Image engine Digital Terrestrial Receiver This device is a Class B digital apparatus. Register your product at www.samsung.
BN68-00889H-01Eng 3/23/06 10:23 AM Page 2 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 PDP) on the plasma monitor panel for more than 2 hours as it can cause screen image retention. This image retention is also known as “screen burn”. To avoid such image retention, reduce the degree of brightness and contrast of the screen when displaying a still image. ◆ Height The PDP can normally operate only under 2000m in height.
n nt d e BN68-00889H-01Eng 3/23/06 10:23 AM Page 3 Contents ◆ GENERAL INFORMATION ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ User Instructions ................................................................................................... Checking Parts...................................................................................................... Control Panel (depending on the model) .............................................................. Connection Panel (depending on the model) ............................
BN68-00889H-01Eng 3/23/06 10:23 AM Page 4 Contents ◆ USING ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ THE DTV FEATURE Previewing the DTV Menu System (depending on the model)................................ Updating the Channel Manager Automatically.......................................................... Updating the Channel Manager Manually ................................................................ Editing Your Favourite Channels...............................................................
BN68-00889H-01Eng 3/23/06 10:23 AM Page 5 Control Panel (depending on the model) ➢ The product colour and shape may vary depending on the model. Œ SOURCE Displays a menu of all of the available input sources (TV, Ext.1, Ext.2, AV, S-Video, Component, PC, HDMI, DTV). Front (or Side) Panel PS-42E7HD ´ MENU Press to see the on-screen menu of your TV’s features. + ˇ Press to decrease or increase the volume. In the on-screen menu, use the + buttons as you use the œ and √ buttons on the remote control.
BN68-00889H-01Eng 3/23/06 10:23 AM Page 6 Connection Panel (depending on the model) ➢ The product colour and shape may vary depending on the model. ˇ Rear Panel Ô ´ or Œ Cable Television Network ˝ ˆ or ’ Ø ” ∏ ¨ ☛ Whenever you connect an audio or video system to your set, ensure that all elements are switched off. ☛ When connecting an external device, match the colour of the connection terminal to the cable.
t. r, a BN68-00889H-01Eng 3/23/06 10:23 AM Page 7 Using the Stand-Base ➢ ➢ Two or more people should carry the PDP. Never lay the PDP on the floor because of possible damage to the screen. Always keep the PDP upright. PS-42E7HD Pull the folded stand in the direction of the arrow.
BN68-00889H-01Eng 3/23/06 10:23 AM Page 8 Installing Batteries in the Remote Control 1 Lift the cover at the back of the remote control upward as shown in the figure. 2 Install two AAA size batteries. ➢ Make sure to match the “+” and “–” ends of the batteries with the diagram inside the compartment. 3 ➢ Close the cover as shown in the figure. Remove the batteries and store them in a cool, dry place if you won’t be using the remote control for a long time.
BN68-00889H-01Eng 3/23/06 10:23 AM Page 9 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. ➢ g This function will automatically cancel five minutes later. Plug & Play Feature Plug & Play When the television is initially powered on, several basic customer settings proceed automatically and subsequently. The following settings are available.
BN68-00889H-01Eng 3/23/06 10:23 AM Page 10 Viewing an External Signal Source TV You can switch between viewing signal from connected equipment, such as a VCR, DVD, Set-Top Box, and the TV source (air or cable). Source List TV Ext.1 Ext.2 AV S-Video Component PC HDMI DTV : : : : : : : : Move ------------------------- Enter Return 1 Press the MENU ( 2 Press the ENTER/OK ( ) button to select Source List. 3 Press the ENTER/OK ( ) button again.
BN68-00889H-01Eng 3/23/06 10:23 AM Page 11 Storing Channels Manually ➢ TV Not available in DTV or external input mode. Manual Store Programme Colour System Sound System Channel Search Store 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. ◆ The programme number of each stored channel which you wish to identify.
BN68-00889H-01Eng 3/23/06 10:23 AM Page 12 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. 4 Press the … or † button to select Child Lock, then press the ENTER/OK ( 5 Select On by pressing the … or † buttons, then press the ENTER/OK ( 6 Press the … or † buttons to select the Channel Manager, then press the ENTER/OK ( 7 Move to the ( ENTER/OK ( ➢ ➢ 8 ) button.
BN68-00889H-01Eng 3/23/06 10:23 AM Page 13 Fine Tuning Channel Reception ➢ Fine Tune Not available in DTV or external input mode. P 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. 1* +3 Reset Adjust Save Return 1 Press the MENU ( 2 Press the … or † button to select Channel, then press the ENTER/OK ( button.
BN68-00889H-01Eng 3/23/06 10:23 AM Page 14 Customizing the Picture Settings TV Mode Mode Contrast Brightness Sharpness Colour Tint G 50 Colour Tone Reset Move : Dynamic 100 Cool2 50 Cool1 75 Normal 55 Warm1R 50 : Cool1 Warm2 Enter Return Your television has several setting options that allow you to control the picture quality. 1 Press the MENU ( 2 Press the … or † button to select Picture, then press the ENTER/OK ( button. 3 Press the ENTER/OK ( ) button to display the menu. ) ) button twice.
BN68-00889H-01Eng 3/23/06 10:23 AM Page 15 Digital NR / DNIe Demo 1 ) Press the MENU ( TV ) button to display the menu. 2 Press the … or † button to select Picture, then press the ENTER/OK ( button. 3 Select the required option by pressing the … or † button, then press the ENTER/OK ( ) button. 4 When you are satisfied with your setting, press the ENTER/OK ( 5 Press the EXIT button to exit.
BN68-00889H-01Eng 3/23/06 10:23 AM Page 16 Sound Features TV Sound Mode Equalizer SRS TSXT Auto Volume Internal Mute Reset 1 Press the MENU ( 2 Press the … or † button to select Sound, then press the ENTER/OK ( button. 3 Select the required option by pressing the … or † button, then press the ENTER/OK ( ) button. ) button to display the menu.
BN68-00889H-01Eng 3/23/06 10:23 AM Page 17 Time Features 1 Press the MENU ( TV ) button to display the menu. 2 Press the … or † button to select Setup, then press the ENTER/OK ( button. 3 Press the … or † button to select Time, then press the ENTER/OK ( button. 4 Select the required option by pressing the … or † button, then press the ENTER/OK ( ) button.
BN68-00889H-01Eng 3/23/06 10:23 AM Page 18 Language / Blue Screen / Melody / Energy Saving TV Setup Plug & Play Language Time Game Mode Blue Screen Melody PC More Move : English : Off : Off : Off Enter 1 Press the MENU ( 2 Press the … or † button to select Setup, then press the ENTER/OK ( button. 3 Select the required option by pressing the … or † button, then press the ENTER/OK ( ) button. 4 When you are satisfied with your setting, press the ENTER/OK ( 5 Press the EXIT button to exit.
BN68-00889H-01Eng 3/23/06 10:23 AM Page 19 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. n. 1 Press the MENU ( 2 Press the … or † button to select Setup, then press the ENTER/OK ( button.
BN68-00889H-01Eng 3/23/06 10:23 AM Page 20 Input Mode (PC) 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: Vertical frequency (Hz) 70.086 70.087 59.940 70.000 72.809 75.000 56.250 60.317 70.000 72.188 75.000 60.000 74.769 60.004 70.069 72.000 75.
BN68-00889H-01Eng 3/23/06 10:23 AM Page 21 Previewing the DTV Menu System (depending on the model) ➢ Available in DTV mode. Preset to the DTV mode by using the TV/DTV button on your remote control. To help you navigate around the on-screen menu system and adjust the various settings available, refer to the following illustration. Press the D.MENU button on your remote control.
BN68-00889H-01Eng 3/23/06 10:23 AM Page 22 Updating the Channel Manager Automatically You can update the channel manager when the broadcaster adds new Services or if you move the TV to a new location. Channel Auto Store Manual Store Edit Favourite Channels Channel Manager Move Enter 1 Press the D.MENU button. Result: The DTV menu is displayed. 2 Press the … or † button to select Channel. Result: The Channel menu is displayed. 3 Press the ENTER/OK ( ) button. Result: The Auto Store is displayed.
BN68-00889H-01Eng 3/23/06 10:23 AM Page 23 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. 1 Move Press the … or † button to select Channel. Result: The Channel menu is displayed. 3 Press the ENTER/OK ( 4 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Edit Favourite Channels. 5 ) button. Press the ENTER/OK ( Result: The Edit Favourite Channels menu is displayed.
BN68-00889H-01Eng 3/23/06 10:23 AM Page 24 Editing Your Favourite Channels 6 ➢ Edit Favourite Channels ▲ 2 5 7 15 16 ▼ Press the red button in the Edit Favourite Channels menu. To add more channels, refer to the step 7 on the previous page. ★ BBC TWO Five BBC THREE abc1 QVC ★ ★ Select All Select None Preview Move Select Return ◆ To add all channels to the favourites channel manager, press the red button. ◆ To remove all channels, press the green button.
. BN68-00889H-01Eng 3/23/06 10:23 AM Page 25 Viewing Channel Manager You can display a list of all channels or your favourite channels. 1 Press the D.MENU button. Result: The DTV menu is displayed. 2 Press the … or † button to select Channel. Result: The Channel menu is displayed. 3 Press the ENTER/OK ( Channel Auto Store Manual Store Edit Favourite Channels Channel Manager Move 4 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Channel Manager. Press the ENTER/OK ( ) button.
BN68-00889H-01Eng 3/23/06 10:23 AM Page 26 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.
BN68-00889H-01Eng . Page 27 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. 1 Press the D.MENU button. Result: The DTV menu is displayed. 2 Press the ENTER/OK ( Guide Now & Next Guide Full Guide Scheduled List Default Guide Move : Full Guide Enter Return ) button to select Guide.
BN68-00889H-01Eng 3/23/06 10:23 AM Page 28 Setting the Default Guide You can preset the default guide style. Guide Now & Next Guide Full Guide Scheduled List Default Guide Move 1 Press the D.MENU button. Result: The DTV menu is displayed. 2 Press the ENTER/OK ( 3 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Default Guide. ) button. Press the ENTER/OK ( 4 Select the required option (Now & Next Guide or Full Guide) by pressing ) button. the … or † button.
BN68-00889H-01Eng 3/23/06 10:23 AM Page 29 Setting the Preferred Languages Using this feature, users can select one of the four languages (English, Welsh, Gaelic, Irish). The language selected here is the default when the user selects a channel. 1 Press the D.MENU button. Result: The DTV menu is displayed. Preference 2 Press the … or † button to select Preference. Result: The Preference menu is displayed. 3 Press the ENTER/OK ( 4 Select your required menu by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button.
BN68-00889H-01Eng 3/23/06 10:24 AM Page 30 Adjusting the Translucency Level You can set the translucency of the on-screen menu. Preference Preferred Subtitle Language : English Preferred Audio Language : English OSD Language : English High Translucency Level : Medium Medium Parental Lock Low Opaque Move Enter Return 1 Press the D.MENU button. Result: The DTV menu is displayed. 2 Press the … or † button to select Preference. Result: The Preference menu is displayed.
. er) BN68-00889H-01Eng 3/23/06 10:24 AM Page 31 Using the Preferred Features You can use various settings to suit your personal preferences. ◆ ◆ ◆ Activating/deactivating the subtitle Changing the default value for subtitle and audio languages Activating/deactivating the digital text 1 Press the D.MENU button. Result: The DTV menu is displayed. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Feature. Result: The Feature menu is displayed.
BN68-00889H-01Eng 3/23/06 10:24 AM Page 32 Checking the Signal Information You can get information about the signal status. System Product Information Signal Information Software Upgrade Common Interface Reset Move Enter Return Signal Information 1 Press the D.MENU button. Result: The DTV menu is displayed. 2 Press the … or † button to select System. Result: The System menu is displayed. 3 Press the ENTER/OK ( 4 Press the … or † button to select Signal Information.
BN68-00889H-01Eng 3/23/06 10:24 AM Page 33 Viewing Common Interface This contains information on CAM inserted in the CI slot and displays it. System Product Information Signal Information Software Upgrade Common Interface Reset 1 Press the D.MENU button. Result: The DTV menu is displayed. 2 Press the … or † button to select System. Result: The System menu is displayed. 3 Press the ENTER/OK ( 4 Press the … or † button to select Common Interface. Press the ENTER/OK ( ) button.
BN68-00889H-01Eng 3/23/06 10:24 AM Page 34 Resetting You can reset the values stored to the factory default values. System ➢ Product Information Signal Information Software Upgrade Common Interface Reset Move Enter Return 1 Press the D.MENU button. Result: The DTV menu is displayed. 2 Press the … or † button to select System. Result: The System menu is displayed. 3 Press the ENTER/OK ( 4 Press the … or † button to select Reset. Press the ENTER/OK ( ) button.
BN68-00889H-01Eng 3/23/06 10:24 AM Page 35 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. ☛ Œ For teletext information to be displayed correctly, channel reception must be stable.
BN68-00889H-01Eng 3/23/06 10:24 AM Page 36 Teletext Feature (depending on the model) The teletext pages are organized according to six categories: Part A B C D E F ➢ ➢ Contents Selected page number. Broadcasting channel identity. Current page number or search indications. Date and time. Text. Status information. FASTEXT information.
BN68-00889H-01Eng 3/23/06 10:24 AM Page 37 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.) 1 Remove the screws from the back of the PDP. 2 ☛ 3 Tighten the screws of the plastic hanger (shown in picture 2) to the back side of the PDP. 4 Use the screw and assemble the plastic hanger. (Please refer to the following picture.
BN68-00889H-01Eng 3/23/06 10:24 AM Page 38 How to Install the Wall Mount Bracket Connecting External Devices to the PDP ➢ To connect external devices such as a DVD or a Home Theater System to the PDP, please refer to following instructions: 1 Be sure to remove the safety pins underneath the PDP. ➢ If the safety pins are not removed, the angle cannot be adjusted. Any attempt to do so may cause damage to the PDP.
BN68-00889H-01Eng 3/23/06 10:24 AM Page 39 g e s y 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.
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