Samsung PS-42D7HD User Manual

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

You must insert or replace the batteries in the remote control when you:◆ Purchase the television◆ Find that the remote control is no longer operating

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

Installing the Display on the Wall Attachment Panel (continued)English - 121 Remove the 4 screws on the back of the product.3 Tighten the 4 screws in

Connecting to an Aerial or Cable Television NetworkConnecting a Satellite Receiver or DecoderEnglish - 13In order to watch television programmes broad

Switching Your Television On and OffEnglish - 14The mains lead is attached to the rear of your television.1 Plug the mains lead into an appropriate so

The remote control is used mainly to:◆ Change channels and adjust the volume.◆ Set up the television using the on-screen menu system.The following tab

Plug & Play FeatureEnglish - 16When the television is initially powered on, several basic customersettings proceed automatically and subsequently.

8 Plug and Play for TV complete, and Plug and Play for DTV willstart automatically.Result: The search will end automatically. Channels are sortedand s

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

English - 19You can scan for the frequency ranges available to you (availabilitydepends on your country). Automatically allocated programme numbersmay

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

English - 20You can store television channels, including those received via cable networks.When storing channels manually, you can choose:◆ Whether or

English - 21Storing Channels Manually (continued)9 If you know the number of the channel to be stored, see the following steps.◆Press the … or † butto

English - 22You can exclude the channels of your choice from the channel scan operation. When you scan through the stored channels, those that youhave

English - 23Sorting the Stored ChannelsThis operation allows you to change the programme numbers ofstored channels. This operation may be necessary af

English - 24Channel names will be assigned automatically when channel information isbroadcast. These names can be changed, allowing you to assign newn

English - 25This feature allows you to prevent unauthorized users, such as children,from watching unsuitable programmes by muting out video and audio.

English - 26This 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 l

English - 27If the reception is clear, you do not have to fine tune the channel, as this is done automatically during the search and store operation.I

English - 28Displaying InformationYou can select the type of picture which best corresponds to yourviewing requirements.1 Press the MENU button. Resul

English - 29Your television has several setting options that allow you to controlthe picture quality.1 Press the MENU button. Result: The main menu is

English - 3Checking PartsOwner’s InstructionsRemote Control/AAA BatteriesPower CordS-VIDEO CablePC CableHDMI CableHDMI/DVI CablePC Audio CableComponen

English - 301 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

English - 31Setting the Picture (PC Mode) (continued)➢Preset to the PC mode by pressing the SOURCE button.12 Press the … or † button to select Auto a

English - 32Selecting the Picture SizeYou can select the picture size which best corresponds to your viewingrequirements.1 Press the MENU button. Resu

English - 33Viewing the DNIe DemonstrationFreezing the Current PictureThis TV includes the DNIe function so as to provide a high visualquality.If you

English - 34Setting the My Colour Control (Easy Control)This feature allows you to adjust colours according to your preferences, byadjusting skin, sky

English - 35Setting the My Colour Control (Detail Control)This setting can be adjusted to suit your personal preferences.1 Press the MENU button.Resul

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 - 37Using the Colour Weakness Enhancement FeatureThis feature adjusts the red, green, or blue colour to enhance the pictureaccording to the us

English - 38Using the Energy Saving FeatureThis feature adjusts the screen brightness automatically depending on thesurrounding lighting conditions.1

Mode : DynamicSize : 16:9Digital NR : OnDNIe Demo : OffMy Colour ControlEnergy Saving : StandardPIPPictureTVMove Enter ReturnEnglish - 39Viewing the P

Contents◆ FOREWORD User Instructions... 2◆ CONNECTING ANDPRE

English - 40Viewing the Picture in Picture (PIP) (continued)11 Press the … or † button to select Position. Press the ENTER () button.Result: The follo

English - 41Viewing the Picture in Picture (PIP) (continued)Easy functions of the remote control.Buttons FeaturePIP Used to activate or deactivate the

English - 42Using the Digital NR (Noise Reduction) FeatureIf the signal received by your television is weak, you can activate this feature to help red

English - 43Preventing Screen Burn-inTo reduce the possibility of screen burn, this unit is equipped withscreen burn prevention technology. This techn

English - 44Reducing the Effects of Screen BurnIf screen burn has occurred, you can select a white screen or signalpattern (rolling screen) to help re

You can select the type of special sound effect to be used whenwatching a given broadcast.1 Press the MENU button.Result: The main menu is displayed.2

English - 46Customizing the Sound SettingsYour television has several settings which allow you to control thesound quality. 1 Press the MENU button.Re

English - 47Setting the TruSurround XTTruSurround XT is a patented SRS technology that solves the problem of playing 5.1 multichannel content over two

English - 48Selecting the Internal MuteSetting the Melody SoundIf you want to hear the sound through separate speakers, cancel the internal amplifier.

English - 49Selecting the Sound Mode (depending on the model)The “DUAL” button displays/controls the processing and outputof the audio signal. When po

Contents (continued)◆ USING THEDTV FEATURE Previewing the DTV Menu System... 56 Updatin

English - 50Setting and Displaying the Current TimeYou can set the television’s clock so that the current time is displayedby pressing the “INFO” butt

English - 51Setting the Sleep TimerYou can select a time period of between 30 and 180 minutes afterwhich the television automatically switches to Stan

English - 52Switching the Television On and Off AutomaticallyYou can set the on or off timers so that the television will:◆ Switch on automatically an

English - 53Switching the Television On and Off Automatically(continued)10 Press the … or † button to select Off Timer. Press the ENTER () button.Resu

English - 54Viewing an External Signal SourceUse the remote control to switch between viewing signal fromconnected equipment, such as VCR, DVD, Set-To

Once you have connected up your various audio and videosystems, you can view the different sources by selecting theappropriate input.1 Check that all

Previewing the DTV Menu SystemEnglish - 56Press the “D.MENU” button.GuideNow & Next GuideFull GuideScheduled ListDefault Guide Now/NextFull GuideP

Updating the Channel Manager AutomaticallyEnglish - 57You can update the channel list when the broadcaster adds new Services or if you move the TV to

Updating the Channel Manager ManuallyEnglish - 58You can specify the channel or frequency for a fast channel search.1 Press the D.MENU button.Result:T

Editing Your Favourite ChannelsEnglish - 59You can edit your favourite channels using the four colour buttons.1 Press the D.MENUbutton.Result: The DTV

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

Add1 Press the D.MENUbutton.Result: The DTV menu is displayed. 2 Press the or button to select Channel.Press the ENTER button. Result: The options a

English - 61Move1 In the Edit Favourite Channels menu, select the requiredchannel using the or button.2 Press the green button.Result:A “ ”icon is d

English - 62You can exclude the channels you have chosen from the channels youscanned. When you scan through the stored channels, those you havechosen

English - 63Displaying Programme InformationWhile viewing a channel, additional information about the current programme may be displayed.1 While viewi

English - 64You can display EPG information at any time while watching digitalprogrammes.The EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) information is provided

English - 65Viewing the EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) Information(continued)5 ToDisplay the Now & Next Guideand the Full GuideDisplay the Favou

English - 66If you make a scheduled viewing list of programs you may like to see, thechannel will be automatically switched to the scheduled program a

English - 67You can preset the default guide style.1 Press the D.MENU button.Result: The options available in the Guide group are displayed.2 Press th

Viewing AII Channels and Favourite ChannelsEnglish - 68In the EPG menu, you can display all channels or favourite channels.1 Press the D.MENU button.

Adjusting the Translucency LevelEnglish - 69You can set the translucency level of menu.1 Press the D.MENU button.Result:The DTV menu is displayed.2 Pr

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

Setting up the Parental LockEnglish - 70This feature allows you to prevent unauthorized users, such aschildren, from watching unsuitable programmes by

English - 71Setting up the Parental Lock(continued)10 Re-enter your new PIN code to confirm by using the numericbuttons (0~9).Result: The Your PIN cod

English - 72You can activate or deactivate the subtitle.1 Press the D.MENU button.Result:The DTV menu is displayed.2 Press the or button to select F

English - 73You can change the default value for subtitle and audio languages.Displays the language information for the incoming stream.1 Press the D.

English - 74You can preset the default guide style.1 Press the D.MENU button.Result:The DTV menu is displayed.2 Press the or button to select Featur

Selecting the Time ZoneEnglish - 751 Press the D.MENU button.Result:The DTV menu is displayed.2 Press the or button to select System.Result: The opt

Viewing Product InformationEnglish - 76You can view your product information. For service or repair, please contact a Samsung approved dealer.1 Press

English - 77You can get information about the signal status.1 Press the D.MENU button.Result:The DTV menu is displayed.2 Press the or button to sele

English - 78To keep your product up-to-date with new Digital Television features thensoftware upgrades are periodically broadcast as part of the norma

English - 79You can reset the values stored to the factory default values.The Reset operation deletes all channel information anduser preferences retu

Infrared Remote Control (AII Functions Except Teletext)English - 8➢The performance of the remote control may be affected by bright light.PICTURE EFFEC

English - 80Teletext FeatureMost television channels provide written information services viateletext. Information provided includes:◆Television progr

Displaying the Teletext InformationYou can display Teletext information at any time on your television.☛For Teletext information to be displayed corre

English - 82Selecting Display OptionsWhen you have displayed a Teletext page, you can select variousoptions to suit your requirements.To display... Pr

English - 83Selecting a Teletext PageYou can enter the page number directly by pressing the numericbuttons on the remote control.1 Enter the three-dig

English - 84Connecting to the External Devices“AV OUT” are used for the equipment with an RGB output, such as video game devices or video disc players

English - 85Connecting to the S-Video InputConnecting to the RCA Input➢ The RCA (VIDEO + AUDIO L /R) connectors are used for equipment, such as camcor

Connecting to the Component InputConnecting to the PC Input➢The “PC IN” (video) and “AUDIO” connectors are used for interfacing with your PC.Personal

English - 87Connecting to the HDMI InputConnecting to the HDMI/DVI Compatible➢The “HDMI/DVI IN” connector is used for equipment with a DVI out.DTV Set

English - 88Connecting Home Theater SystemConnecting the Home Theater System①Connect the monitoring audio out L andR jacks of the AV OUT on the rear-s

English - 89Setting up Your PC Software (Windows only)The Windows display-settings for a typical computer are shown below. But the actual screens on y

English - 9Infrared Remote Control (Teletext Functions)TELETEXT SIZE SELECTIONTELETEXT REVEALEXIT DISPLAY MODETELETEXT SUB-PAGEFASTEXT-TELETEXT NEXT P

English - 90Input 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

English - 91Programming the Remote Control for Other ComponentsYour TV comes equipped with a universal remote control. Inaddition to controlling the T

English - 92Programming the Remote Control for Other Components (continued)VCR Remote Control CodesCable Box (CATV) Remote Control CodesDVD Remote Con

English - 93Trouble shooting: Before Contacting Service PersonnelNo sound or pictureNormal picture but no soundNo picture or black and white pictureSo

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