Samsung PS-42D5S User Manual

PDP-TELEVISION(PLASMA DISPLAY PANEL)Owner’s InstructionsBefore operating the unit,please read this manual thoroughly,and retain it for future referenc

English - 10Installing the Display on the Wall Attachment PanelWall BracketComponentsPlastic Hanger: 4 Screw : 11Screw : 4Anchor : 11Wall Bracket Asse

English - 11Installing the Display on the Wall Attachment Panel (continued)1 Remove the 4 screws on the back of the product.3 Tighten the 4 screws in

In order to watch television programmes broadcast via a satellite network,you must connect a satellite receiver to the rear of TV. Also, in order tode

The mains lead is attached to the rear of your television.1 Plug the mains lead into an appropriate socket.Result: The Standby indicator on the front

WseTFamiliarizing Yourself with the Remote ControlEnglish - 14The remote control is used mainly to:◆ Change channels and adjust the volume.◆ Set up th

When the television is initially powered on, several basic customersettings proceed automatically and subsequently. The following settings are availab

When you start using your television for the first time, you mustselect the language which will be used for displaying menus andindications.1 Press th

You can scan for the frequency ranges available to you (availabilitydepends on your country). Automatically allocated programme numbersmay not corresp

You can store television channels, including those received via cable networks.When storing channels manually, you can choose:◆ Whether or not to stor

Storing Channels Manually (continued)9 If you know the number of the channel to be stored, see the following steps.◆Press the … or † button to select

User Instructions◆ Screen Image retentionDo not display a still image (such as on a video game or when hooking up a PC to this PDP) on theplasma monit

You can exclude the channels of your choice from the channel scan operation. When you scan through the stored channels, those that youhave chosen to s

Sorting the Stored ChannelsEnglish - 21This operation allows you to change the programme numbers ofstored channels. This operation may be necessary af

Channel names will be assigned automatically when channel information isbroadcast. These names can be changed, allowing you to assign newnames.1 Press

This feature allows you to prevent unauthorized users, such as children,from watching unsuitable programmes by muting out video and audio.Child Lock c

This function is very useful in the situation that the TV is used in weak signal. LNA amplifies the TV signal in the weak signal area, a low-noiseprea

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

Displaying InformationYou can select the type of picture which best corresponds to yourviewing requirements.1 Press the MENU ()button. Result: The mai

Your television has several setting options that allow you to controlthe picture quality.1 Press the MENU ()button. Result: The main menu is displayed

1 Press the MENU ()button.Result: The main menu is displayed.2 Press the … or † button to select Setup.Result: The Setup menu is displayed.3 Press the

Setting the Picture (PC Mode) (continued)➢Preset to the PC mode by pressing the SOURCE () button.English - 2912 Press the … or † button to select Aut

Checking PartsEnglish - 3Owner’s InstructionsRemote Control/AAA BatteriesPower CordS-VIDEO CablePC CableScart Cable PC Audio CableComponent Cables(RCA

English - 30Selecting the Picture SizeYou can select the picture size which best corresponds to your viewingrequirements.1 Press the MENU ()button. Re

Viewing the DNIe DemonstrationEnglish - 31Freezing the Current PictureThis TV includes the DNIe function so as to provide a high visualquality.If you

English - 32Setting the My Colour Control (Easy Control)This feature allows you to adjust colours according to your preferences, byadjusting skin, sky

English - 33Setting the My Colour Control (Detail Control)This setting can be adjusted to suit your personal preferences.1 Press the MENU ()button.Res

If no signal is being received or the signal is very weak, a blue screenautomatically replaces the noisy picture background. If you wish to continue v

English - 35Using the Colour Weakness Enhancement FeatureThis feature adjusts the red, green, or blue colour to enhance the pictureaccording to the us

Using the Energy Saving FeatureEnglish - 36This feature adjusts the screen brightness automatically depending on thesurrounding lighting conditions.1

Viewing the Picture in Picture (PIP)English - 37You can display a sub picture within the main picture of a TV program orexternal A/V devices. In this

English - 38Viewing the Picture in Picture (PIP) (continued)11 Press the … or † button to select Position. Press the ENTER () button.Result: The follo

English - 39Viewing the Picture in Picture (PIP) (continued)Easy functions of the remote control.Buttons FeaturePIP Used to activate or deactivate the

Contents◆ FOREWORD User Instructions... 2◆ CONNECTING AND PR

English - 40Using the Digital NR (Noise Reduction) FeatureIf the signal received by your television is weak, you can activate this feature to help red

English - 41Preventing Screen Burn-inTo reduce the possibility of screen burn, this unit is equipped withscreen burn prevention technology. This techn

English - 42Reducing the Effects of Screen BurnIf screen burn has occurred, you can select a white screen or signalpattern (rolling screen) to help re

English - 43Changing the Sound StandardCustomYou can select the type of special sound effect to be used whenwatching a given broadcast.1 Press the MEN

English - 44Customizing the Sound SettingsYour television has several settings which allow you to control thesound quality. 1 Press the MENU ()button.

Setting the TruSurround XTEnglish - 45TruSurround XT is a patented SRS technology that solves the problem of playing 5.1 multichannel content over two

English - 46Selecting the Internal MuteSetting the Melody SoundIf you want to hear the sound through separate speakers, cancel the internal amplifier.

English - 47Selecting the Sound Mode (depending on the model)The “DUAL I-II” button displays/controls the processing and outputof the audio signal. Wh

English - 48Setting and Displaying the Current TimeYou can set the television’s clock so that the current time is displayedby pressing the “INFO ( )”

English - 49Setting the Sleep TimerYou can select a time period of between 30 and 180 minutes afterwhich the television automatically switches to Stan

Contents (continued)◆ USING YOUR DISPLAY (continued) Customizing the Sound Settings ...

English - 50Switching the Television On and Off AutomaticallyYou can set the on or off timers so that the television will:◆ Switch on automatically an

English - 51Switching the Television On and Off Automatically(continued)10 Press the … or † button to select Off Timer. Press the ENTER () button.Resu

Viewing an External Signal SourceEnglish - 52Use the remote control to switch between viewing signal fromconnected equipment, such as VCR, DVD, Set-To

Redirecting an Input to the External OutputEnglish - 53Your television enables you to choose which audio/video signalsare output to the external conne

English - 54Teletext FeatureMost television channels provide written information services viateletext. Information provided includes:◆Television progr

Displaying the Teletext InformationEnglish - 55You can display Teletext information at any time on your television.☛For Teletext information to be dis

English - 56Selecting Display OptionsWhen you have displayed a Teletext page, you can select variousoptions to suit your requirements.To display... Pr

English - 57Selecting a Teletext PageYou can enter the page number directly by pressing the numericbuttons on the remote control.1 Enter the three-dig

English - 58Connecting to External Input/Output“EXT 1” is used for the equipment with an RGB output, such as video game devices or video disc players.

English - 59Connecting to the AV Output“AV OUT” are used for the equipment with an RGB output, such as video game devices or video disc players.Rear o

➢Control Panel➢The actual configuration of your TV may be different, depending onyour model.➢➢a)bc)de)English - 6Front of the TVSpeakera) SOURCE butto

English - 60Connecting to the RCA Input➢ The RCA (VIDEO + AUDIO L /R) connectors are used for equipment, such as camcorders, video discplayers, and so

English - 61Connecting to the Component InputThe COMPONENT IN connectors are used for equipment with a DVD or DTV receiver output. (480i/480p/576i/576

English - 62Connecting to the PC Input➢The “PC IN” (video) and “AUDIO” connectors are used for interfacing with your PC.Personal ComputerandRear of th

Connecting Home Theater SystemEnglish - 63Connecting the Home Theater System①Connect the monitoring audio out L andR jacks of the AV OUT on the rear-s

English - 64Setting up Your PC Software (Windows only)The Windows display-settings for a typical computer are shown below. But the actual screens on y

Input Mode (PC)English - 65yesfkBoth screen position and size will vary depending on the type of PC monitor and its resolution.The table below shows a

Troubleshooting: Before Contacting Service PersonnelEnglish - 66No sound or pictureNormal picture but no soundNo picture or black and white pictureSou

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-AFTER SALES SERVICE-Do not hesitate to contact your retailer or service agentif a change in the performance of your product indicatesthat a faulty co

Control Panel (continued)➢The actual configuration of your TV may be different, depending onyour model.Rear Panel➢For further details about connection

Infrared Remote ControlEnglish - 8➢The performance of the remote control may be affected by bright light.PICTURE SIZEMENU DISPLAY/TELETEXT INDEXMOVE T

You must insert or replace the batteries in the remote control whenyou:◆ Purchase the television◆ Find that the remote control is no longer operatingc