Samsung P42H
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1. Movie Custom PC DVI MagicInfo M B MagicBright MagicBright is a feature providing the optimum viewing envi ronment depending on the contents of the image you are watching Then push button again to circle through available preconfigured modes Entertain Internet Text Custom DUAL STEREO MONO DUAL DUAL Il and MONO NICAM MONO NICAM STEREO can be operated depending on the broadcasting type by using the DUAL button on the remote control while watching TV MTS You can select MTS Multichannel Television Stereo mode Audio Type MTS S_ Mode Default FM Stereo Mono Mono Manual Change Stereo Mono gt Stereo SAP Mono lt gt SAP Mono Every time you press the button a PIP screen appears This fuction does not work for this PDP Display Swaps the contents of the PIP and main image The image in the PIP window will appear on the main screen and the main screen image will appear in the PIP window This fuction does not work for this PDP Display Connections Connecting a Computer sing a Power cord with Earth In the event of failure the earth lead may cause electric shock Make sure to wire the earth lead in correctly before connecting the AC power When un wiring the earth lead make sure to disconnect the AC power in advance Note AV input devices such as DVD players VCR s or camcorders as well as your computer can be con nected to the PDP Display For detailed in2. Ensure that the audio cable is firmly connected to both the audio in port on your PDP Display and the audio out port on your sound card Refer to the Connecting a Computer Check the volume level The sound level is too low Check the volume level If the volume is still too low after turning the control to its maximum check the volume control on the computer sound card or software program The sound is too high or too low Adjusts the Treble and Bass to the appropriate levels Problems related to the Remote Control Note Problems related to the remote control and their solutions are listed Q A The remote control buttons do not respond Check the polarities of the batteries E E E Troubleshooting Check 1f the batteries are empty Check if the power is on Check if the power cord is securely connected Check if a special fluorescent or neon lamp is on in the vicinity Problems related to Magiclnfo Note Making a Bootable USB Flash Disk Q amp A Q A Making a Bootable USB Flash Disk 1 You can turn a common 512 MB or bigger USB storage media into a bootable disk using a USB bootable disk creation tool For example the HP USB Disk Storage Format Tool 2 Copies the OS ghost image and executables to your USB disk 3 Enter the BIOS menu of your set by pressing the F2 key in the BIOS logo screen Then enable the USB Boot First option by selecting that option and pressing the Ente
3. the wall plug 1 POWER IN Oui LAN Connection Terminal Applicable to the P42HN PSOHN model only 3 USB USB Connection Terminal Keyboard Mouse Mass Storage Device Com patible Applicable to the P42HN PSOHN model only Introduction Note The number of PDP Displays that can be connec ted to loopout may differ depending on the cables signal source etc With cables where there is no degradation or signal source up to ten PDP Dis plays can be connected ks232C ouTIIN RS232C Serial PORT MDC Multiple Display Control Program Port DVI PC HDMIIN DVI PC HDMI AUDIO IN PC DVI HDMI Audio Connection Terminal Input G DVI PC HDMIIN HDMI Connect the HDMI terminal at the back of your PDP Display to the HDMI terminal of your digital output device using a HDMI cable DVI PC HDMIIN RGB PC Video Con nection Terminal Using a D Sub Cable 15 pin D Sub PC mode Analog PC pvt pc HDMIIN DVI PC Video Con nection Terminal Using a DVI Cable DVI D to DVI D DVI mode Digital PC Oodc Power OUT Connect this to the POWER connector of a TV tuner box or network box Our VIDEO Connect the VIDEO terminal of your monitor to the video output terminal of the external device using a VIDEO cable AV AUDIO IN L AUDIO R Connect the port of the DVD VCR DVD DTV Set Top Box to the L AUDIO R port of the PDP Display
4. a cleaning solution or plain water Do not leave any detergent or scratches on the case Do not let any water enter the PDP Display How can I play the video The video supports the MPEG1 and WMV codecs only Install the corresponding codec to play the video Note that some of the codecs can be incompatible Note Before calling for assistance check the information in this section to see if you can remedy any prob lems yourself If you do need assistance please call the phone number on the Information section or contact your dealer
5. properly Warning Messages You can even view the screen at a resolution of 1360 x 768 However you will receive the following message for a minute You can choose to change the screen resolution or stay in the current mode during that time And 1f the resolution is more than 85Hz you will see the black screen because the PDP Display does not support over 85Hz Not Optimum Mode Fecommended Mode AREAS KX A GOH Note Refer to Specifications gt Preset Timing Modes for the resolutions or frequencies supported by the PDP Display Maintenance and Cleaning 1 Maintaining the PDP Display Case Clean with a soft cloth after disconnecting the power cord Troubleshooting e Do not use benzene thinner or other flammable substan ces or a wet cloth e Werecommend that a SAMSUNG cleansing agent is used to prevent damage to the screen 2 Maintaining the Flat Panel Display Screen Clean with a soft cloth cotton flannel smoothly e Never use acetone benzene or thinner ts lsg They may cause flaws or deformation of the screen sur face e The user will be required to pay costs and related expenses for repairing damages caused Symptoms and Recommended Actions Note A PDP Display recreates visual signals received from the computer Therefore if there is a problem with the computer or the video card this can cause the PDP Display to become blank have poor coloring become noisy and video mode not s
6. DVI AV ADMI MagicInfo iy Note e The TV menu is available when a TV tuner box is installed e The MagicInfo menu is available when a network box is installed in the HN or H model Enter button Activates a highlighted menu item MENU button MENU Opens the on screen menu and exits from the menu Also use to exit the OSD menu or return to the previous menu VOL Moves from one menu item to another horizontally or adjusts selected menu val ues When OSD is not on the screen push the button to adjust volume VSELA Moves from one menu item to another vertically or adjusts selected menu values When OSD is not on the screen push the button to adjust channel 5 Power button 6 J Use this button for turning the PDP Display on and off Power indicator Shows PowerSaver mode by blinking green Introduction Note See PowerSaver described in the manual for further information regarding power saving functions For energy conservation turn your PDP Display OFF when it is not needed or when leaving it unattended for long periods Remote Control Sensor Aim the remote control towards this spot on the PDP Display Rear Note For detailed information concerning cable connections refer to Connecting Cables under Setup The PDP Display s configuration at the back may vary slightly depending on the PDP Display model Oo POWER IN The power cord plugs into the PDP Display and
7. Introduction AUDIO OUT L AUDIO R Headphone output terminal Kensington Lock The Kensington Lock is a device used to physi cally fix the system when using it in a public place The locking device has to be purchased separately The appearance and locking method may differ from the illustration depending on the manufacturer Refer to the manual provided with the Kensington Lock for proper use The locking device has to be purchased separately Note The location of the Kensington Lock may be dif ferent depending on its model Using the Anti Theft Kensington Lock 1 Insert the locking device into the Kensington slot on the Monitor Onn turn it in the locking direction 2 Connect the Kensington Lock cable 3 Fix the Kensington Lock to a desk or a heavy stationary object Note See Connecting Cables for further information regarding cable connections Remote Control Note The performance of the remote control may be affected by a TV or other electronic device operating near the PDP Display causing a malfunction due to interference with the frequency Introduction power Oorr Number Buttons DEL button VOL ok MUTE TV DTV F MENU i INFO COLOR BUTTONS ESLA TTX MIX STILL SAMSUNG AUTO S MODE MDC LOCK SOURCE ENTER PRE CH Y CHP A D MENU GUIDE I RETURN Up Down Left Right buttons exit SRS MagicInfo P MODE H DUAL MTS PIP SWA
8. P SGeEeeeeeeeeseseseeoeoeoeeeeoconooeeseoooddd 6d 1 4 POWER Turns the product On 2 O off Turns the product Off 3 Number Buttons Press to change the channel 4 DEL button 5 VOL 6 K MUTE 7 TV DTV s FT MENU 9 10 2 INFO 11 COLOR BUTTONS 12 TTX MIX 13 STILL 14 AUTO 15 SMODE 16 MDC 17 LOCK 18 SOURCE 19 E ENTER PRE CH 20 VCH PA 21 D MENU 22 GUIDE 23 _ RETURN Introduction The button operates only for DTV It is used to select MMS multi channel for a DTV Adjusts the audio volume Pauses mutes the audio output temporarily This is displayed on the lower left corner of the screen The audio resumes if MUTE or VOL is pressed in the Mute mode Selects the TV and DTV mode directly Opens the on screen menu and exits from the menu or closes the adjustment menu Activates a highlighted menu item Current picture information is displayed on the upper left corner of the screen Press to add or delete channels and to store channels to the favorite channel list in the Channel List menu TV channels provide written information services via teletext Teletext Buttons 00 0ga 08 0 0a 00e a 0a 0m For more information gt TTX MIX Press the button once to freeze the screen Press it again to un freeze Adjusts the screen display automatically in PC mode By changing the resolution in the control panel auto fu
9. P42H P50H P42Hn P50Hn Introduction Package Contents Note Please make sure the following items are included with your PDP Display If any items are missing contact your dealer Contact a local dealer to buy optional items Note This stand is not for the Floor Standing Type Unpacking PDP Display Manuals law AT N LF u Quick Setup Guide Warranty Card User s Guide Not available in all loca tions Cables D Sub Cable Power Cord Others Introduction Others Remote Control Batteries AAA X 2 Ferrite Core for Power Cord Not available in all loca 3301 001110 tions Sold separately DVI Cable Wall Mount KIT LAN Cable Applicable to the P42HN PSOHN model only TV tuner box NetWork Box Semi Stand KIT Applicable to the P42H P50H model only Note e You can purchase and connect a separate network box or TV tuner box For information on how to use these refer to their respective user manuals e Youcan only connect one external box Ferrite Core Power Cord e The ferrite cores are used to shield the cables from interference e When connecting a cable open the ferrite core and clip it around the cable near the plug Introduction Your PDP Display Front 1 2 SOURCE MENU SOURCE button SOURCE Switches from PC mode to Video mode Changing the source is only allowed for external devices that are connected to the PDP Display at the time PC
10. ecting Using a DVI to HDMI Cable Note e Connect the DVI output terminal of a digital output device to the HDMI IN terminal of the PDP Display using a DVI to HDMI cable e Connect the red and white jacks of an RCA to stereo for PC cable to the same colored audio output terminals of the digital output device and connect the opposite jack to the HDMI PC DVI AUDIO IN terminal of the PDP Display Connecting to an Audio System AUX WTO T Note Connect a set of audio cables between the AUX L R jacks on the AUDIO SYSTEM and AUDIO OUT L AUDIO R on PDP Display Connecting a LAN Cable L sing a Power cord with Earth e In the event of failure the earth lead may cause electric shock Make sure to wire the earth lead in correctly before connecting the AC power When un wiring the earth lead make sure to disconnect the AC power in advance Note AV input devices such as DVD players VCR s or camcorders as well as your computer can be con nected to the PDP Display For detailed information on connecting AV input devices refer to the contents under Adjusting Your PDP Display Connections mp yn J00 Note Connect the LAN cable Applicable to the P42HN PSOHN model only Connecting a USB device L sing a Power cord with Earth In the event of failure the earth lead may cause electric shock Make sure to wire the earth lead in correctly befo
11. formation on connecting AV input devices refer to the contents under Adjusting Your PDP Display Connect the power cord for your PDP Display to the power port on the back of the PDP Display Trun on the power switch There are 2 ways to connect the D sub to your PDP Display Choose one of the following GDv sin the D sub Analog connector on the video card e Connect the D sub to the 15 pin RGB port on the back of your PDP Display and the 15 pin D sub Port on the computer of to 2 2 Te the DVI Digital connector on the video card e Connect the DVI Cable to the DVI HDCP port on the back of your PDP Display and the DVI port on the computer Connect the audio cable for your PDP Display to the audio port on the back of your computer Connections Note e Turn on both your computer and the PDP Display e The DVI cable is optional e Contact a local SAMSUNG Electronics Service Center to buy optional items Connecting to Other devices sing a Power cord with Earth e In the event of failure the earth lead may cause electric shock Make sure to wire the earth lead in correctly before connecting the AC power When un wiring the earth lead make sure to disconnect the AC power in advance Note AV input devices such as DVD players VCR s or camcorders as well as your computer can be con nected to the PDP Display For detailed information on connecting AV input devices refer to the con
12. n the picture Check if the resolution and frequency set for the computer video card falls in the range supported by the PDP Display If not reset them referring to the current Information under the PDP Display menu and Preset Timing Modes Q The image is too light or too dark Adjusts the brightness and contrast Refer to the Brightness Contrast Q The screen color is inconsistent DO rP OQO FF R F PF F 2 F Troubleshooting Adjust color using Custom under OSD Color Adjustment menu The color image is distorted by dark shadows Adjust color using Custom under OSD Color Adjustment menu The color white is poor Adjust color using Custom under OSD Color Adjustment menu The Power Indicator blinks The PDP Display is currently saving the changes made to the settings to the OSD memory The screen is blank and the power indicator light blinks every 0 5 or 1 seconds The PDP Display is using its power management system Press any key on the keyboard The PDP Display is using its power management system Press a key on the keyboard The screen is blank and it is blinking If you see the TEST GOOD message on the screen when you pressing the MENU button check the cable connection between the PDP Display and the computer to ensure that the con nector is properly connected Problems related to Audio Note Problems related to audio signals and their solutions are listed below Q A Pe Ty E Q No sound
13. nal cable between the computer and the PDP Display is securely connected Refer to Connecting a Computer Problems related to the Screen Note Problems related to the PDP Display screen and their solutions are listed Q The screen is blank and the power indicator is off A Ensure that the power cord is firmly connected and the PDP Display is on Refer to the Connecting a Computer Check Signal Cable message Ensure that the signal cable 1s firmly connected to the PC or video sources Refer to the Connecting a Computer Ensure that the PC or video sources are turned on Not Optimum Mode message Check the maximum resolution and the frequency of the video Adaptor Compare these values with the data in the Preset Timing Modes Chart The picture rolls vertically Pr PF FF OD Pe Check if the signal cable is securely connected Re connect it if necessary Refer to Connecting a Computer The image is not clear picture 1s blurred Run Frequency Coarse and Fine tuning Turn on again after removing all accessories video extension cable etc Set the resolution and frequency to the recommended ranges The picture image is unstable and shakes gt PF PF F Check if the resolution and frequency set for the computer video card falls in the range supported by the PDP Display If not reset them referring to the current Information under the PDP Display menu and Preset Timing Modes Ghost images are shown i
14. nction is performed When pressing this button the current mode is displayed at the bottom centre of the screen The PDP Display has a built in high fidelity stereo amplifier Then press the button again to circle through available preconfigured modes Standard Music Movie Speech Custom MDC Quick Launch Button Activates or deactivates all function keys on both the remote con trol and the PDP Display except for the Power and LOCK buttons Press the button to change the input signal SOURCE Changing the SOURCE is only allowed for external devices that are connected to the monitor at the time This button is used to return to the immediately previous channel In TV mode selects TV channels DTV menu display Electronic Program Guide EPG display Returns to the previous menu 24 Up Down Left Right but tons 25 Uf EXIT 26 C srs 27 MagicInfo 28 P MODE 29 H DUAL MTS 30 PIP 31 SWAP Introduction Moves from one menu item to another horizontally vertically or adjusts selected menu values Exits from the menu screen Selects SRS TruSurround XT mode MagicInfo Quick Launch Button When you press this button current picture mode is displayed on the lower center of the screen AV HDMI TV P MODE The PDP Display has four automatic picture settings that are preset at the factory Then push button again to circle through available preconfigured modes Dynamic Standard
15. r key in the Boot menu 4 Switch your set on while your USB disk is connected and boot up in DOS mode 5 Run C ghost exe and choose Local Partition From Image from the menu Choose the ghost image to update your USB disk with and choose the target disk 6 When the ghost image update finishes the set will be rebooted automatically How can I change the frequency The frequency can be changed by reconfiguring the video card Note that video card support can vary depending on the version of the driver used Refer to the computer or the video card manual for details How can I Adjusts the resolution Windows XP Set the resolution in the Control Panel Appearance and Themes Display Settings Windows ME 2000 Set the resolution in the Control Panel Display Settings Contact the video card manufacturer for details How can I set the Power Saving function Windows XP Set the resolution in the Control Panel Appearance and Themes Display Screen Saver Set the function in the BIOS SETUP of the computer Refer to the Windows Computer Man ual Troubleshooting A Windows ME 2000 Set the resolution at the Control Panel Display Screen Saver Set the function in the BIOS SETUP of the computer Refer to the Windows Computer Man ual Q How can I clean the outer case PDP Panel Disconnect the power cord and then clean the PDP Display with a soft cloth using either
16. re connecting the AC power When un wiring the earth lead make sure to disconnect the AC power in advance Note AV input devices such as DVD players VCR s or camcorders as well as your computer can be con nected to the PDP Display For detailed information on connecting AV input devices refer to the contents under Adjusting Your PDP Display z Is 240 astra Sart E ES ae es sata _ Note You can connect USB devices such as a mouse or keyboard Applicable to the P42HN PSOHN model only Troubleshooting Self Test Feature Check A note Check the following items yourself before calling for assistance Contact a Service Center for problems that you cannot solve by yourself Self Test Feature Check 1 Turn off both your computer and the PDP Display 2 Unplug the video cable from the back of the computer 3 Turn on the PDP Display The figure shown below Check Signal Cable appears on a black background when the PDP Display is working normally even though no video signal is detected While in the Self Test mode the LED power indicator remains green and the figure moves around on the screen Samsunga Check Signal Cable PC 4 Turn off your PDP Display and reconnect the video cable then turn on both your computer and the PDP Display If your PDP Display screen remains blank after using the previous procedure check your video con troller and computer system your PDP Display is functioning
17. tents under Adjusting Your PDP Display Connecting AV Devices 1 Connect the port of the DVD VCR DVD DTV Set Top Box to the R AUDIO L port of the PDP Display 2 Then start the DVD VCR or Camcorders with a DVD disc or tape inserted 3 Select AV using the SOURCE Note The PDP Display has AV connection terminals to connect AV input devices like DVDs VCRs or Camcorders You may enjoy AV signals as long as the monitor is turned on Connections Connecting to a Camcorder 1 Locate the A V output jacks on the camcorder They are usually found on the side or back of the camcorder Connect a set of audio cables between the AUDIO OUTPUT jacks on the camcorder and the AV AUDIO IN L AUDIO R on the PDP Display 2 Connect a video cable between the VIDEO OUTPUT jack on the camcorder and the AV IN VIDEO on the PDP Display 3 Select AV for the Camcorder connection using the Source button on the front of the PDP Display or on the remote control 4 Then start the Camcorders with a tape inserted Note The audio video cables shown here are usually included with a Camcorder If not check your local electronics store If your camcorder is stereo you need to connect a set of two cables Connecting Using a HDMI Cable Note e Input devices such as digital DVD are connected to the HDMI IN terminal of the PDP Display using the HDMI cable e You cannot connect a PC to the HDMI IN terminal Connections Conn
18. upported etc In this case first check the source of the problem and then contact a Service Center or your dealer 1 Check if the power cord and the video cables are properly connected to the computer 2 Check if the computer beeps more than 3 times when booting If it does request an a service for the main board of the computer 3 Ifyou installed a new video card or if you assembled the PC check if you installed the Adaptor video 4 Check if the scanning ratio of the video screen is set to between 50 Hz 85 Hz Do not exceed 60Hz when using the maximum resolution 5 Ifyou have problems in installing the Adaptor video driver boot the computer in Safe Mode remove the Display Adaptor in the Control Panel System Device Administrator and then reboot the computer to reinstall the Adaptor video driver Check List Note e The following table lists possible problems and their solutions Before calling for assistance check the information in this section to see if you can remedy any problems for yourself If you do need assistance please call the phone number on the Information section or contact your dealer e For more network related information refer to the MagicInfo Troubleshooting section Problems related to the Installation PC Mode B note Problems related to the PDP Display installation and their solutions are listed Q The PDP Display screen flickers Troubleshooting A Check if the sig
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