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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. 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”.
Contents Getting Started 4 4 5 6 7 7 Accessories Viewing the Control Panel Viewing the Remote Control Connecting to an Antenna Plug & Play (Initial Setup) Connections 8 9 9 Connecting to an AV Device Connecting to an Audio Device Changing the Input Source 10 10 10 12 13 16 18 20 How to Navigate Menus Using the INFO button (Now & Next guide) Planning Your Viewing Channel Menu Picture Menu Sound Menu Setup Menu Support Menu 8 10 Basic Features Advanced Features 21 31 31 32 33 34 37 38 39 ENGLISH
Getting Started Accessories ✎✎Please make sure the following items are included with your PDP TV. If any items are missing, contact your dealer. ✎✎The items’ colours and shapes may vary depending on the models. ✎✎Cables not included in the package contents can be purchased separately.
01 Getting Started Viewing the Control Panel ✎✎The product colour and shape may vary depending on the model. Power Indicator Remote control sensor Speakers SOURCEE MENU 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 the OSD (on screen display), of your TV’s features. Power Indicator Adjusts the volume.
Getting Started Viewing the Remote Control SOURCE Turns the TV on and off. Displays and selects the available video sources (p. 9). Have direct access to channels. Alternately selects Teletext, Double or Mix. TTX/MIX Returns to the previous channel. To mute all TV output sound. Adjusts the volume. Changes channels. CH LIST Displays channel lists on the screen (p. 12). Opens the OSD. Displays Media Play (USB) (p. 22). MEDIA.P Displays the EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) (p. 10).
01 Getting Started Connecting to an Antenna When the TV is initially powered on, basic settings proceed automatically. ✎✎Preset: Connecting the power cord and antenna. VHF/UHF Antenna 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. Plug & Play is available only when the Input source is set to TV. ✎✎ To return to the previous step, press the Red button.
Connections Connecting to an AV Device Using an HDMI or HDMI/DVI cable: HD connection (up to 1080p) Available devices: DVD, Blu-ray player, HD cable box, HD STB (Set-Top-Box) satellite receiver, cable box, STB satellite receiver R DVD / Blu-ray player W Red White HDMI OUT DVD / Blu-ray player DVI OUT R AUDIO OUT R-AUDIO-L W ✎✎HDMI IN 1(DVI), 2, DVI AUDIO IN xx When using an HDMI/DVI cable connection, you must use the HDMI IN 1(DVI) jack.
02 Connections Connecting to an Audio Device Using an Optical (Digital) or Headphone Connection Available devices: digital audio system, amplifier, DVD home theatre digital audio system OPTICAL ✎✎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 5.1 CH (channel) audio is available when the TV is connected to an external device supporting 5.1 CH.
Basic Features TTX/MIX How to Navigate Menus Using the INFO button (Now & Next guide) HDMI MEDIA.P IN FO 2 RN ΕΧ TU ΙΤ RE 3 A B C 4 D 1 MENU button: Displays the main on-screen menu. S.MODE SLEEP DUAL 2 ENTERE / Direction button: Move the cursor and select an item. Confirm the setting. P.MODE P.SIZE E.SAVING FO 1 The display identifies the current channel and the status of certain audio-video settings.
Guide 2:10 Tue 1 Jun DTV Air 800 five Family Affairs 18:00 - 18:30 Drama Tanya confesses all to a stunned Babs. Conrad is anxious to hear... 800 five )Family Affairs )Dark Angel 800 800 Channels: Shows the channel list according to channel type. ■■ * My Channels: Shows the group of the channel. ■■ Scheduled: Shows all the currently reserved programmes.
Basic Features Channels 358 359 All 360 Edit My Channels ORF2 S TV Radio Data/Other Analogue B Zoom Select ORF1 ORF2 0 361 728 c729 A 1 A 2 r Lock Timer *Viewing BBC World Edit Channel Number \ bid-up.tv Delete Select AllBoonerang C1 C2 ■■ Analogue Channel (Programme, Colour System, Sound System, Channel, Search): If there is abnormal sound or no sound, reselect the sound standard required.
✎✎ When a digital channel is selected, press the ► Picture Menu ¦¦ Changing the Preset Picture Mode button to view the digital Programme. ■■ Sort (analogue channels only): This operation allows you to change the programme numbers of the stored channels. This operation may be necessary after using the auto store. Mode ■■ Delete: You can delete a channel to display the channels you want. ■■ Standard: Suitable for a normal environment.
Basic Features ■■ No Signal Power Off (Off / 15 min / 30 min / 60 min): To avoid unnecessary energy consumption, set how long you want the TV to remain on if it's not receiving a signal. ✎✎ Disabled when the PC is in power saving mode.
xx Depending on the input source, the picture size ✎✎ Optimum condition for pixel shift Item TV/AV/Component/ HDMI Horizontal 0~4 4 Vertical 0~4 4 Time (minute) 1~4 min 4 min options may vary. xx The available items may differ depending on the selected mode. xx Settings can be adjusted and stored for each external device connected to an input on the TV. xx After selecting Screen Fit in HDMI (1080i / 1080p) ✎✎ The Pixel Shift value may differ depending on the monitor size (inches) and mode.
Basic Features Sound Menu Dialog Clarity (Off / On) ¦¦ Changing the Preset Sound Mode Mode ■■ Standard: Selects the normal sound mode. S.MODE ■■ Music: Emphasizes music over voices. ■■ Movie: Provides the best sound for movies. ■■ Clear Voice: Emphasizes voices over other sounds. ■■ Amplify: Increase the intensity of high-frequency sound to allow a better listening experience for the hearing impaired. ¦¦ Adjusting Sound Settings Equalizer Adjusts the sound mode (standard sound mode only).
A sound echo may occur due to a difference in decoding speed between the main speaker and the audio receiver. In this case, set the TV to External Speaker. ✎✎When Speaker Select is set to External Speaker, the volume and MUTE buttons will not operate and the sound settings will be limited. ✎✎When Speaker Select is set to External Speaker. xx TV Speaker: Off, External Speaker: On ✎✎When Speaker Select is set to TV Speaker.
Basic Features Setup Menu ¦¦ Setting the Time Time ■■ Clock: Setting the clock is for using various timer features of the TV. OO The current time will appear every time you press the INFO button. ✎✎ If you disconnect the power cord, you have to set the clock again. Clock Mode (Auto / Manual) Depending on the broadcast station and signal, the auto time set up may not be correct. In this case, set the time manually. ✎✎ ✎✎ The antenna must be connected in order to set the time automatically.
✎✎ If you forget the PIN code, press the remote control buttons in the following sequence, which resets the PIN to “0-0-0-0”: POWER (off) → MUTE → 8 → 2 → 4 → POWER (on). ¦¦ Other Features –– To disconnect the game console and connect another external device, set Game Mode to Off in the setup menu. –– If you display the TV menu in Game Mode, the screen shakes slightly. is set to TV. xx After connecting the game console, set Game Mode ■■ Teletext Language: Set a desired language for teletext.
Basic Features Support Menu Installing the Latest Version Self Diagnosis ✎✎Self Diagnostic might take few seconds, this is part of the normal operation of the TV ■■ Picture Test (Yes / No): Use to check for picture problems. ■■ Sound Test (Yes / No): Use the built-in melody sound to check for sound problems. ✎✎ If you hear no sound from the TV’s speakers, before performing the sound test, make sure Speaker Select is set to TV Speaker in the Sound menu.
Advanced Features 04 Advanced Features Connecting to a PC Using an HDMI/DVI cable DVI OUT AUDIO OUT Display Modes (HDMI/DVI Input) Optimal resolution yy PS42C430: 1024 X 768 @ 60Hz yy PS50C430: 1360 X 768 @ 60Hz Mode Resolution Horizontal Frequency (KHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) Pixel Clock Frequency (MHz) Sync Polarity (H / V) PS42C430 PS50C430 IBM 640 x 350 720 x 400 31.469 31.469 70.086 70.087 25.175 28.322 +/-/+ > > > > MAC 640 x 480 832 x 624 35.000 49.726 66.667 74.551 30.
Advanced Features Media Play MEDIA.P Enjoy photos, music and/or movie files saved on a USB Mass Storage Class (MSC) device. MediaPlay Videos SUM Change Device View Devices E Enter R Return ¦ Connecting a USB Device 1. Turn on your TV. TV Side Panel 2. Connect a USB device containing photo, music and/or movie files to the USB jack on the side of the TV. 3. When USB is connected to the TV, popup window appears. Then you can select Media Play.
be recognized or may malfunction. xx If the TV has been no input during time set in Auto Protection Time, the Screensaver will run. xx The power-saving mode of some external hard disk drives may be released automatically when connected to the TV. xx If a USB extension cable is used, the USB device may not be recognized or the files on the device may not be read.
Advanced Features Videos Playing Video 1. Press the ◄ or ► button to select Videos, then press the ENTERE button in the Media Play menu. 2. Press the ◄/►/▲/▼ button to select the desired file in the file list. 3. Press the ENTERE button or � (Play) button. –– The selected file is displayed on the top with its playing time. –– If video time information is unknown, play time and progress bar are not displayed. –– During playing the video, you can search using the ◄ and ► button.
xx If there are problems with the contents of a codec, the codec will not be supported. xx If the information for a Container is incorrect and the file is in error, the Container will not be able to play correctly. xx Sound or video may not work if the contents have a standard bitrate/frame rate above the compatible Frame/sec listed in the table above. xx If the Index Table is in error, the Seek (Jump) function is not supported. Video Decoder • • • • Supports up to H.264, Level 4.1 H.
Advanced Features Photos Viewing a Photo (or Slide Show) 1. Press the ◄ or ► button to select Photos, then press the ENTERE button in the Media Play menu. Normal Image1024.jpg 1024x768 2010/2/1 3/15 2. Press the ◄/►/▲/▼ button to select the desired file in the file list. 3. Press the ENTERE button or � (Play) button. –– While a photo list is displayed, press the � (Play) / ENTERE button on the remote control to start slide show.
During playing a file, press the TOOLS button. Category Operations Videos Music Photos Title You can move the other file directly. > Repeat Mode You can play movie and music files repeatedly. > Picture Size You can adjust the picture size for preference. > Picture Setting You can adjust the picture setting. (p. 13, 14, 15) > Sound Setting You can adjust the sound setting. (p. 16, 17) > Subtitle Setting You can play the video file with Subtitle.
Advanced Features Anynet+ What is Anynet+? t Anynet+ is a function that enables you to control all connected Samsung devices that support Anynet+ with your Samsung TV’s remote. The Anynet+ system can be used only with Samsung devices that have the Anynet+ feature. To be sure your Samsung device has this feature, check if there is an Anynet+ logo on it. To connect to Home Theatre TV Rear Panel Anynet+ Device 1 HDMI Cable HDMI Cable Home Theatre Anynet+ Device 2 HDMI Cable Optical Cable 1.
The Anynet+ menu changes depending on the type and status of the Anynet+ devices connected to the TV. Anynet+ Menu View TV Device List (device_name) MENU (device_name) INFO Recording: (*recorder) Stop Recording: (*recorder) Receiver Description Changes Anynet+ mode to TV broadcast mode. Shows the Anynet+ device list. Shows the connected device menus. E.g. If a DVD recorder is connected, the disc menu of the DVD recorder will appear. Shows the play menu of the connected device. E.g.
Advanced Features ¦¦ Listening through a Receiver You can listen to sound through a receiver (i.e Home Theatre) instead of the TV Speaker. 1. Select Receiver and set to On. 2. Press the EXIT button to exit. ✎✎ If your receiver supports audio only, it may not appear in the device list. ✎✎ The receiver will work when you have properly connected the optical in jack of the receiver to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) jack of the TV. ✎✎ When the receiver (i.
Other Information The index page of the Teletext service gives you information on how to use the service. For Teletext information to be displayed correctly, channel reception must be stable. Otherwise, information may be missing or some pages may not be displayed. ✎✎You can change Teletext pages by pressing the numeric buttons on the remote control. SOURCE 7 1 TTX/MIX 8 9 1 (sub-page): Display the available sub-page. 2 (page up): Display the next Teletext page.
Other Information Installing the Wall Mount Assembling 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.
05 Other Information Securing the TV to the wall Caution: Pulling, pushing, or climbing onto the TV may cause the TV to fall. In particular, ensure that your children do not hang over or destabilize the TV; doing so may cause the TV to tip over, resulting in serious injuries or death. Follow all safety precautions provided in the included Safety Flyer. For added stability and safety, install the anti-fall device as follows. ¦¦ To Avoid the TV from Falling 1.
Other Information Troubleshooting If you have any questions about the TV, first refer to this list. If none of these troubleshooting tips apply, visit “www.samsung. com,” then click on Support, or contact a Samsung customer service centre. Issues Solutions and Explanations Picture Quality First of all, please perform the Picture Test and confirm that your TV is properly displaying test image. (go to MENU - Support - Self Diagnosis - Picture Test) (p.
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. 18).
Other Information Issues Solutions and Explanations The cable/set top box remote control doesn’t turn the TV on or off, or adjust the volume. • Programme the Cable/Set top box remote control to operate the TV. Refer to the Cable/Set user manual for the SAMSUNG TV code. A “Mode Not Supported” message appears. • Check the supported resolution of the TV, and adjust the external device’s output resolution accordingly. Refer to the resolution settings on page 21 of this manual.
Environmental Considerations Operating Temperature Operating Humidity Storage Temperature Storage Humidity 10°C to 40°C (50°F to 104°F) 10% to 80%, non-condensing -20°C to 45°C (-4°F to 113°F) 5% to 95%, non-condensing Stand Swivel (Left / Right) 0˚ Model Name PS42C430 PS50C430 Screen Size 42 inches 50 inches Sound (Output) Dimensions (WxDxH) Body With stand Weight Without Stand With Stand Panel native 05 Other Information Specifications 10W x 2 1031 x 631 x 69.5 mm 1031 x 694 x 284 mm 1202.
Other Information ¦¦ Licence Manufactured under licence from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #’s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,487,535 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS and the Symbol are registered trademarks. & DTS 2.0+ Digital Out and the DTS logos are trademarks of DTS, Inc. Product Includes software. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
A Amplify Anynet+ Auto Volume F 16 28 16 Favourite Channel Film Mode Fine Tune Flesh Tone Frequency 27 16 26 6 14 32 13 H B Background Music Balance L/R Basic View Batteries Black Tone Blanking Bracket Brightness C Change PIN Channel Manager Channel Menu Clock Colour Tone Component Connecting to a PC Connecting to an Audio Device 19 11 12 18 14 8 21 9 D DIGITAL AUDIO OUT DivX® VOD Dynamic Dynamic Contrast 9, 28 27 13 14 E Eco Sensor Edit Name Editing Channels Energy Saving EPG (Electronic Programm
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