Samsung P42HP manual

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    ii PDP MONITOR quick start guide P42HP P50HP[...]

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    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. Unpacking PDP Display Manuals Quick Setup Guide Warranty Card (Not available in all loca- tions) User's Guide Cables D-Sub Cable Power Cord Othe[...]

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    Others (Not available in all loca- tions) (3301-001305) Sold separately DVI Cable Wall Mount KIT LAN Cable TV tuner box NetWork Box Semi Stand KIT BNC Cable Note • 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. • You can only connect one external [...]

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    Your PDP Display Front SOURCE button [SOURCE] Switches from PC mode to Video mode. Changing the source is only al- lowed for external devices that are connected to the PDP Display at the time. [ PC ] → [ DVI ] → [ AV ] → [ HDMI ] → [ MagicInfo ] → [ TV ] → [ BNC ] → [ Com- ponent ] Note • The TV menu is available when a TV tuner box[...]

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    Power indicator Shows PowerSaver mode by blinking green 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 P[...]

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    BNC/COMPONENT OUT [R/P R , G/Y , B/P B , H , V] (BNC/Component Connection Terminal (Output)) BNC (Analog PC) Connection: connecting the R, G, B, H, V ports Component Connection: connecting the P R , Y, P B ports BNC/COMPONENT IN [R/P R , G/Y , B/ P B , H , V] (BNC/Component Connection Ter- minal (Input)) RS232C OUT/IN (RS232C Serial PORT) MDC(Multi[...]

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    Connect the [ VIDEO ] terminal of your mon- itor to the video output terminal of the exter- nal device using a VIDEO cable. AV/COMPONENT 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. AUDIO OUT [L- AUDIO - R ] Headphone output terminal. Kensington Lock The Kensingto[...]

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    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 frequen- cy. POWER OFF Number Buttons DEL button + VOL - MUTE TV/DTV MENU INFO Color Buttons TTX/MIX STILL AUTO S.MODE MDC LOCK SOURCE ENTER/PRE-CH CH/P D.ME[...]

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    1. POWER Turns the product On. 2. Off Turns the product Off. 3. Number Buttons Press to change the channel. 4. DEL button The "-" button operates only for DTV. It is used to select MMS (multi-channel) for a DTV. 5. + VOL - Adjusts the audio volume. 6. MUTE Pauses (mutes) the audio output temporarily. This is dis- played on the lower left [...]

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    19. ENTER/PRE-CH This button is used to return to the immediately previous channel. 20. CH/P In TV mode, selects TV channels. 21. D.MENU DTV menu display 22. GUIDE Electronic Program Guide (EPG) display. 23. RETURN Returns to the previous menu. 24. Up-Down Left-Right but- tons Moves from one menu item to another horizontally, vertically or adjusts [...]

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    31. SWAP 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. Mechanical Layout (P42HP) Mechanical Layout NETWORK MODEL SIZE Introduction[...]

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    PDP Display Head NETWORK MODEL SIZE Installation VESA Bracket • When installing VESA, make sure to comply with the international VESA standards. • Purchasing VESA Bracket and Installation Information : Please contact your nearest SAMSUNG Distributor to place an order. After your order is placed, installation profes- sionals will visit you and i[...]

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    Notice For securing the bracket on a wall, use only machine screws of 6 mm diameter and 8 to 12 mm length. Wall Bracket Installation • Contact a technician for installing the wall bracket. • SAMSUNG Electronics is not responsible for any damages to the product or harm to customers when the installation is done by the customer. • This product [...]

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    A - Captive Screw B - Wall Bracket C - Hinge (Left) D - Hinge (Right) 2. Before drilling into the wall, check if the length between the two locking holes at the back of the product is correct. If the length is too short or long, loosen all or some of the 4screws on the wall bracket to adjust the length. A - Length between the two locking holes 3. C[...]

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    1. Remove the 4 screws on the back of the product. 2. Insert the screw B into the plastic hanger. Notice • Mount the product on the wall bracket and make sure it is properly fixed to the left and right plastic hangers. • Be careful when installing the product on the bracket as fingers can be caught in the holes. • Make sure the wall bracket i[...]

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    A - PDP Display B - Wall Bracket C - Wall Wall Bracket Angle Adjustment Adjust the bracket angle to -2° before installing it on the wall. 1. Fix the product to the wall bracket. 2. Hold the product at the top in the center and pull it forward (direction of the arrow) to adjust the angle. Note You can adjust the bracket angle between -2° and 15°.[...]

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    Mechanical Layout (P50HP) Mechanical Layout NETWORK MODEL SIZE PDP Display Head NETWORK MODEL SIZE Installation VESA Bracket • When installing VESA, make sure to comply with the international VESA standards. • Purchasing VESA Bracket and Installation Information : Please contact your nearest SAMSUNG Distributor to place an order. After your ord[...]

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    • SAMSUNG is not responsible for any product damage or any injury caused by installation at customer's discretion. Dimensions Notice For securing the bracket on a wall, use only machine screws of 6 mm diameter and 8 to 12 mm length. Wall Bracket Installation • Contact a technician for installing the wall bracket. • SAMSUNG Electronics is[...]

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    Wall Bracket(1) Hinge(Left 1, Right 1) Plastic Hanger (4) Screw (A)(11) Screw (B)(4) Anchor (11) Wall Bracket Assembly Note There are two hinges(left and right). Use the correct one. 1. Insert and tighten the Captive Screw in the direction of the arrow. When done, mount the wall bracket on the wall. There are two hinges(left and right). Use the cor[...]

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    A - Length between the two locking holes 3. Check the installation diagram and mark the drill points on the wall. Use the 5.0 mm bit to drill holes deeper than 35 mm. Fix each anchor in the corresponding hole. Match each of the brackets and hinge holes to the corresponding anchor holes and insert and tighten the 11 screws A. To mount the product on[...]

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    • Make sure the wall bracket is securely fixed to the wall, or the product may not stay in place after installation. 3. Tighten the 4 screws in step 2 (plastic hanger + screw B)to the rear holes of the product. 4. Remove safety pin (3) and insert the 4 product holders into the corresponding bracket holes (1). Then place the product(2) so that it [...]

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    Note You can adjust the bracket angle between -2° and 15°. Make sure to use the top center, and not the left or the right side of the product to adjust the angle. Introduction[...]

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    Connections Connecting a Computer Using 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, VCRs or camcor[...]

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    • Connect the BNC Cable to the BNC/COMPONENT IN - R, G, B, H, V ports on the back of your PDP Display and the 15 pin D-sub Port on the computer. Connect the audio cable for your PDP Display to the audio port on the back of your computer. Note • Turn on both your computer and the PDP Display. • The DVI cable or BNC cable is optional. • Conta[...]

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    Connecting to a Camcorder 1. Locate the AV 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/COMPONENT AUDIO IN [L-AUDIO-R] on the PDP Display. 2. Connect a video cable between the VIDEO OUTPUT jack on the camcorder and[...]

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    Note • Select Component for the connection to a DVD player using the SOURCE button on the front of the PDP Display or on the remote control. • Then, start the DVD Player with a DVD disc inserted. Note • A component cable is optional. For an explanation of Component video, consult your DVD manual. Connecting a DTV Set Top Box Note • The conn[...]

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    Connecting Using a HDMI Cable Note • Input devices such as digital DVD are connected to the HDMI IN terminal of the PDP Display using the HDMI cable. • You cannot connect a PC to the HDMI IN terminal. Connecting Using a DVI to HDMI Cable Note • Connect the DVI output terminal of a digital output device to the HDMI IN terminal of the PDP Displ[...]

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    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. Connections[...]

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    Troubleshooting Self-Test Feature Check 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 f[...]

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    • Do not use benzene, thinner or other flammable sub- stances, or a wet cloth. • We recommend 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. • Never use acetone, benzene or thinner. ( They may cause flaws or deformation of[...]

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    A: Check if the signal cable between the computer and the PDP Display is securely con- nected. (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 th[...]

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    Q: The screen color is inconsistent. A: Adjust color using Custom under OSD Color Adjustment menu. Q: The color image is distorted by dark shadows. A: Adjust color using Custom under OSD Color Adjustment menu. Q: The color white is poor. A: Adjust color using Custom under OSD Color Adjustment menu. Q: The Power Indicator blinks. A: The PDP Display [...]

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    A: Check the polarities (+/-) of the batteries. A: Check if the batteries are empty. A: Check if the power is on. A: Check if the power cord is securely connected. A: Check if a special fluorescent or neon lamp is on in the vicinity. Problems related to MagicInfo Note Making a Bootable USB Flash Disk. Q: Making a Bootable USB Flash Disk A: 1) You c[...]

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    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 Manual). 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 Wind[...]