Samsung PS-42C7HD manual

PDP-TELEVISION (P LASMA D ISPLA Y P ANEL ) Owner’ s Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly , and retain it for future reference. R egister your product at www .samsung.com/global/register This device is a Class B digital apparatus. ON-SCREEN MENUS P icture I n P icture (PIP) Energy Saving TELETEXT (Option) SRS [...]

English - 2 ◆ 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”. T o avoid such image retention, reduce the degree of brightness and contr[...]

English - 3 n nt d n Contents ◆ G ENERAL I NFORMA TION ■ User Instructions ................................................................................................... 2 ■ Checking Parts ...................................................................................................... 2 ■ Control Panel (depending on the model) ..[...]

English - 4 Contents ☛ ➢ Press Important Note Symbols ◆ U SING THE DTV F EA TURE ■ Previewing the DTV Menu System (depending on the model) ................................ 22 ■ Updating the Channel Manager Automatically .......................................................... 24 ■ Updating the Channel Manager Manually ................[...]

English - 5 ➢ The product colour and shape may vary depending on the model. Connection P anel (depending on the model) Side Panel or continued... Œ S-Video or V ideo / Audio L/R - Video (S-V ideo or Video) and audio inputs for external devices, such as a camcorder or VCR. ´ headphones jack - Y ou can connect a set of headphones to your televisi[...]

English - 6 Œ Common Interface Slot - Insert CI (Common Interface) card into the slot. ´ ANT IN VHF/UHF (75Ω) - 75Ω Coaxial connector for Aerial/Cable Network. ˇ Connecting external Audio Devices - Connect RCA audio signals from the TV to an external source, such as Audio equipment. ¨ DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) - Connect to a Digital Audi[...]

English - 7 ➢ The performance of the remote control may be affected by bright light. ➢ This is a special remote control for the visually impaired, and has Braille points. Vi e wing the Remote Contr ol (depending on the model) Œ Œ POWER button (turns the TV on and of f) ´ ´ Number buttons for direct channel access ˇ ˇ One/T wo-digit channe[...]

English - 8 Installing Bat teries in the Remote Control 1 Lift the cover at the back of the remote control upward as shown in the figure. 2 Install two AAA size batteries. ➢ Make sure to match the “+” and “–” ends of the batteries with the diagram inside the compartment. 3 Close the cover as shown in the figure. ➢ Remove the batteries[...]

English - 9 F reezing the Current Picture Yo u can freeze the picture when watching a television programme simply by pressing the “ STILL ” button. T o return to normal viewing, press it again. ➢ This function will automatically cancel five minutes later . Plug & Pla y F eature 1 If the television is in standby mode, press the POWER () bu[...]

English - 10 1 Press the MENU () button to display the menu. 2 Press the ENTER/OK () button to select Source List . 3 Press the ENTER/OK () button again. 4 Press the … or † button to select the signal source, then press the ENTER/OK () b u tton. A vailable signal source : TV , Ext.1 , Ext.2 , AV , S-Video , Component , PC , HDMI , DTV ➢ Y ou [...]

English - 11 n 1 Press the MENU () button to display the menu. 2 Press the … or † button to select Channel , then press the ENTER/OK () button. 3 Press the … or † button to select Manual Store , then press the ENTER/OK () button. 4 Select the required option by pressing the … or † button, then press the ENTER/OK () b u tton. 5 When you [...]

English - 12 ◆ Locking channels This feature allows you to prevent unauthorized users, such as children, from watching unsuitable programmes by muting out video and audio. 4 Press the … or † button to select Child Lock , then press the ENTER/OK () b u tton. 5 Select On by pressing the … or † buttons, then press the ENTER/OK () b u tton. 6[...]

English - 13 ) ton. ter Fine T uning Channel Reception 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 is weak or distorted, you may have to fine tune the channel manually . 1 Press the MENU () button to display the menu. 2 Press the … or † [...]

English - 14 Y our television has several setting options that allow you to control the picture quality . ◆ Contrast – Brightness – Sharpness – Colour – Tint (NTSC only) ◆ Contrast – Brightness – Colour : PC Mode Press the œ or √ button until you reach the optimal setting. ◆ Colour Tone : Cool2/Cool1/Normal/Warm1/Warm2 ◆ Rese[...]

English - 15 ) ) o. n. 1 Press the MENU () button to display the menu. 2 Press the … or † button to select Picture , then press the ENTER/OK () button. 3 Select the required option by pressing the … or † button, then press the ENTER/OK () b u tton. A vailable options : Digital NR , SMD , DNIe Demo 4 When you are satisfied with your setting,[...]

English - 16 1 Press the MENU () button to display the menu. 2 Press the … or † button to select Sound , then press the ENTER/OK () button. 3 Select the required option by pressing the … or † button, then press the ENTER/OK () b u tton. A vailable options : Mode , Equalizer , SRS TSXT , Auto Volume , Internal Mute , Reset (If Game Mode is O[...]

English - 17 1 Press the MENU () button to display the menu. 2 Press the … or † button to select Setup , then press the ENTER/OK () button. 3 Press the … or † button to select Time , then press the ENTER/OK () button. 4 Select the required option by pressing the … or † button, then press the ENTER/OK () b u tton. A vailable options : Cl[...]

English - 18 1 Press the MENU () button to display the menu. 2 Press the … or † button to select Setup , then press the ENTER/OK () button. 3 Select the required option by pressing the … or † button, then press the ENTER/OK () b u tton. A vailable options : Language , Blue Screen , Melody , Energy Saving 4 When you are satisfied with your s[...]

English - 19 n. ge ton. ) To reduce the possibility of screen burn, this unit is equipped with screen burn prevention technology . This technology enables you to set picture movement up/down (V ertical Line) and side to side (Horizontal Dot). The T ime setting allows you to program the time between movement of the picture in minutes. 1 Press the ME[...]

English - 20 The Windows display-settings for a typical computer are shown below . But the actual screens on your PC will probably be different, depending upon your particular version of Windows and your particular video card. But even if your actual screens look different, the same, basic set-up information will apply in almost all cases. (If not,[...]

English - 21 1 Press the MENU () button to display the menu. 2 Press the … or † button to select Setup , then press the ENTER/OK () button. 3 Press the … or † button to select PC , then press the ENTER/OK () button. 4 Select the required option by pressing the … or † button, then press the ENTER/OK () button. A vailable options : Image [...]

English - 22 Pr e vie wing the DTV Menu System (depending on the model) Guide Move Enter Exit Now & Next Guide Full Guide Scheduled List   Default Guide : Full Guide   Preference Move Enter Exit OSD Language : English   Primary Subtitle Language : Swedish   Secondary Subtitle Language : English   Primary Audio Lang[...]

English - 23 Feature Move Enter Exit Subtitle : On   Subtitle Mode : Normal   Subtitle Language Audio Language Te letext Language Channel Move Enter Exit Auto Store   Manual Store   Edit Favourite Channels   Channel Manager   System Move Enter Exit Product Information   Signal Information   Software U[...]

English - 24 Updating the Channel Manager Automaticall y Y ou can update the channel manager when the broadcaster adds new Services or if you move the TV to a new location. 1 Press the D.MENU button. Result : The DTV menu is displayed. 2 Press the … or † button to select Channel . Result : The Channel menu is displayed. 3 Press the ENTER/OK () [...]

English - 25 Editing Y our F a v ourite Channels Channel Move Enter Return Auto Store   Manual Store   Edit Favourite Channels   Channel Manager   Edit Favourite Channels Move Select Return ▲ 2 BBC TWO 5 Five 7 BBC THREE 15 abc1 16 QVC ▼ ➢ In the case of DTV mode, OK or Select can be used as the ENTER/OK () button. Y o[...]

English - 26 ◆ Move 1 Press the D.MENU button. Result : The DTV menu is displayed. 2 Press the … or † button to select Channel . Result : The Channel menu is displayed. 3 Press the ENTER/OK () b u tton. 4 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Edit Favourite Channels . 5 Press the ENTER/OK () b u tton. 6 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select t[...]

1 Press the D.MENU button. Result : The DTV menu is displayed. 2 Press the … or † button to select Channel . Result : The Channel menu is displayed. 3 Press the ENTER/OK () b u tton. 4 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Channel Manager . Press the ENTER/OK () b u tton. Result : The channel manager is displayed. ➢ It can be displayed simply[...]

English - 28 Vi e wing the EPG (Electr onic Pr ogramme Guide) Information The EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) information is provided by the broadcasters. Programme entries may appear blank or out of date as a result of the information broadcast on a given channel. The display will dynamically update as soon as new information becomes available. ?[...]

English - 29 Using the S c heduled List 1 Press the D.MENU button. Result : The DTV menu is displayed. 2 Press the ENTER/OK () button to select Guide . 3 Select the Scheduled List by pressing the … or † button. Press the ENTER/OK () button. Result : The selected guide menu is displayed. 4 Press the red button to add a new programme. Result : Th[...]

English - 30 Se t ting the Default Guide Y ou can preset the default guide style. 1 Press the D.MENU button. Result :T he DTV menu is displayed. 2 Press the ENTER/OK () button to select Guide . 3 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Default Guide . Press the ENTER/OK () button. 4 Select the required option (Now & Next Guide or Full Guide) by p[...]

English - 31 Choosing Y our L anguage 1 Press the D.MENU button. Result : The DTV menu is displayed. 2 Press the … or † button to select Preference . Result : The Preference menu is displayed. 3 Press the ENTER/OK () b u tton. 4 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select OSD Language . Press the ENTER/OK () b u tton. 5 Select a particular language b[...]

English - 32 S electing the Audio Language 1 Press the D.MENU button. Result : The DTV menu is displayed. 2 Press the … or † button to select Preference . Result : The Preference menu is displayed. 3 Press the … or † button to select Primary Audio Language or Secondary Audio Language , then press the ENTER/OK () b u t t on. ➢ When the pro[...]

English - 33 Se t ting up the P arental Loc k This feature allows you to prevent unauthorized users, such as children, from watching unsuitable programmes by a 4-digit PIN (Personal Identification Number) code that is defined by the user . The on-screen menu will instruct you to assign a PIN code (you can change it later , if necessary). A djusting[...]

English - 34 Using the P referred F eatures Y ou can use various settings to suit your personal preferences. ◆ Activating/deactivating the subtitle ◆ Setting the subtitle mode. “Normal” under the menu is the basic subtitle and “Hard of hearing” is the subtitle for a hearing-impaired person. ◆ Changing the default value for subtitle, a[...]

English - 35 Chec king the Pr oduct Information Yo u can view your product information. For service or repair , please contact a Samsung approved dealer . 1 Press the D.MENU button. Result : The DTV menu is displayed. 2 Press the … or † button to select System . Result : The System menu is displayed. 3 Press the ENTER/OK () button. Result : The[...]

English - 36 Upgrading the S of tware (Option) To keep your product up-to-date with new Digital T elevision features then software upgrades are periodically broadcast as part of the normal T elevision signal. It will automatically detect these signals and display the software upgrade banner . Y ou are given the option to install the upgrade. ◆ Up[...]

English - 37 Vi e wing Common Interface This contains information on CAM inserted in the CI slot and displays it. 1 Press the D.MENU button. Result : The DTV menu is displayed. 2 Press the … or † button to select System . Result : The System menu is displayed. 3 Press the ENTER/OK () button. 4 Press the … or † button to select Common Interf[...]

English - 38 Reset ting Y ou can reset the values stored to the factory default values. ➢ The Reset operation deletes all channel information and user preferences returning all values to their default factory state. 1 Press the D.MENU button. Result : The DTV menu is displayed. 2 Press the … or † button to select System . Result : The System [...]

English - 39 Most television stations provide written information services via teletext. The index page of the teletext service gives you information on how to use the service. In addition, you can select various options to suit your requirements by using the remote control buttons. ☛ For teletext information to be displayed correctly , channel r[...]

English - 40 continued... The teletext pages are organized according to six categories: Part Contents A Selected page number . B Broadcasting channel identity . C Current page number or search indications. D Date and time. ET ext. F Status information. F ASTEXT information. ➢ T eletext information is often divided between several pages displayed [...]

English - 41 Instructions on Securing the SET to the W all Mount Bracket ➢ The exterior of the SET may be dif ferent than the picture. (Assembly and installation of the plastic hanger is the same.) 1 Remove the screws from the back of the PDP . 2 Use the screw and assemble the plastic hanger . (Please refer to the following picture.) ☛ 1 Please[...]

English - 42 Ho w to Install the Wall Mount Brac k et Connecting External Devices to the PDP ➢ To connect external devices such as a DVD or a Home Theater System to the PDP , please refer to following instructions: 1 Be sure to remove the safety pins underneath the PDP . ➢ If the safety pins are not removed, the angle cannot be adjusted. Any at[...]

English - 43 e s y o Se t ting Up Y our Remote Contr ol Setting Up the Remote to Operate Y our VCR 1 T urn off your VCR. 2 Press the VCR button on your TV’ s remote control. 3 Press the SET button on your TV ’s remote control. 4 Using the number buttons on your remote control, enter three digits of the VCR code listed on page 45 of this manual [...]

English - 44 Se t ting Up Y our Remote Contr ol Setting Up the Remote to Operate Y our DVD 1 T urn off your DVD. 2 Press the DVD button on your TV’ s remote control. 3 Press the SET button on your TV’s remote control. 4 Using the number buttons on your remote control, enter three digits of the DVD code listed on page 47 of this manual for your [...]

English - 45 e r e r Remote Control Codes VCR Brand SAMSUNG ADMIRAL AIW A AKAI AUDIO DYNAMICS BELL&HOWELL BROKSONIC CANDLE CANON CITIZEN COLORTYME CRAIG CURTIS MA THES DAEWOO DB DIMENSIA DYNA TECH ELECTROHOME EMERSON FISHER FUNAI GENERAL ELECTRIC GO VIDEO LG(Goldstar) HARMAN KARDON HIT ACHI INST ANT REPLA Y JC PENNEY JCL KENWOOD KLH LIOYD LOGIK[...]

English - 46 Se t ting Up Y our Remote Contr ol continued... CABLE BOX Brand SAMSUNG GI HAMLIN HIT ACHI JERROLD MACOM MAGNA VOX OAK P ANASONIC PHILIPS PIONEER RCA REGAL Code 000 001 002 003 004 005 006 007 041 003 024 031 025 030 038 039 025 030 019 023 028 026 003 022 027 037 044 019 021 023 028 004 018 020 044 014 022 040 003 Brand REGENCY SA SCI[...]

English - 47 Se t ting Up Y our Remote Contr ol SAMSUNG DVD Product DVD DVDR BD Record VCR COMBO VCR Record DHR COMBO Code 000 001 002 003 004 005 006 007 008 009 010 011 012 013 Product Home Theater VCR COMBO HDD Record COMBO TWIN TRA Y COMBO STB DVD COMBO DVD Receiver AV Receiver Code 014 015 016 017 018 019 020 021 DVD Code 030 075 085 072 070 0[...]

English - 48 Before contacting the Samsung after-sales service, perform the following simple checks. If you cannot solve the problem using the instructions below , note the model and serial number of the television and contact your local dealer . No sound or picture ◆ Check that the mains lead has been connected to a wall socket. ◆ Check that y[...]

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