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Samsung PS-42S4S User Manual

Samsung PS-42S4S
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PDP-TELEVISION
(PLASMA DISPLAY PANEL)
Owner’s Instructions
Before operating the unit,
please read this manual thoroughly,
and retain it for future reference.
ON-SCREEN MENUS
PICTURE IN PICTURE (PIP)
COLOUR WEAKNESS ENHANCEMENT MODE
MY COLOUR CONTROL
TELETEXT
(OPTION)
SRS TRUSURROUNDXT
DIGITAL NATURAL IMAGE ENGINE
BN68-00742A-00Eng_0621 2004.6.21 3:51 PM Page 1

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Samsung PS-42S4S Specifications

General IconGeneral
Screen Size42 inches
Display TypePlasma
Resolution852 x 480
Aspect Ratio16:9
Contrast Ratio3000:1
Brightness1000 cd/m²
HDMI Ports1
Component Video Inputs1
Viewing Angle160 degrees
Input PortsHDMI, Component, Composite, S-Video, RF
Power Consumption280 W

Summary

User Instructions

Screen Image Retention

Explains screen burn-in and how to avoid it.

Cell Defect

Discusses minor imperfections in plasma display cells.

Height Operation Limit

Specifies operating altitude limits for the PDP.

Heat Dissipation

Explains heat dissipation and safety precautions.

Warranty Limitations

States that image retention is not covered by warranty.

Checking Parts

Remote Control and Batteries

Lists the remote control and batteries as included.

Included Cables

Lists power and antenna cables.

Optional Accessories

Lists items sold separately.

DNIe™ Feature Overview

Describes the Digital Natural Image Engine.

Connecting and Preparing Your Display

Plasma Display Panel Overview

Introduces the PDP and its components.

Remote Control Setup

Covers initial setup and basic functions.

Installation Procedures

Guides on stand/wall mounting.

Connecting Signal Sources

Details aerial, cable, and satellite connections.

Basic Operation

Covers power and standby modes.

Advanced Setup Features

Covers remote programming and Plug & Play.

Front Panel Overview

Speaker Identification

Identifies the speaker location.

Front Panel Touch Buttons

Explains how to use the front panel buttons.

Power Indicator Light

Describes the power status light.

Remote Control Signal Receiver

Indicates the IR receiver location.

Side and Rear Panel Connections

Side Panel Inputs

Details S-Video and Audio inputs on the side.

Rear Panel Inputs/Outputs

Lists DVI, PC, Component, Antenna, and Power inputs.

Infrared Remote Control Functions

Basic Controls

Covers Power, Volume, and Source selection.

Picture and Sound Settings

Buttons for picture/sound modes and effects.

Channel and Teletext Navigation

Buttons for channel tuning and teletext access.

Advanced Functions

Includes PIP, DNIe, and Fastext functions.

Remote Control Troubleshooting

Steps if remote is not working.

Installing Batteries and Stand

Inserting Remote Batteries

Step-by-step guide for battery installation.

Assembling the Stand-Base

Instructions for attaching the TV stand.

Wall Mounting Instructions

Installation Notes

Safety and location guidelines for wall mounting.

Mounting Kits

Lists required mounting hardware.

Adjusting Mounting Angle

How to tilt the TV after wall mounting.

Completing Wall Mount Installation

Attaching the Plastic Hanger

Steps to secure the hanger to the TV.

Securing TV to Wall Bracket

Final steps to mount the TV.

Connecting TV Signal Sources

Aerial/Cable Network Connection

How to connect antenna or cable.

Satellite Receiver/Decoder Connection

How to connect satellite/decoder via coaxial.

Power Management

Switching TV On and Off

Basic power on/off procedure.

Using Standby Mode

How to put the TV into standby.

Remote Control Functions

Basic Navigation Buttons

Explains number pad, volume, mute.

Menu and Selection Buttons

Describes MENU, ENTER, and EXIT buttons.

Special Function Buttons

Details SLEEP, PIP, DNIe, etc.

Remote Control Programming

Operating Other Components

How to program remote for VCR, CATV, DVD.

Cable Receiver Setup

Specific steps for cable receivers.

VCR Setup

Specific steps for VCRs.

DVD Setup

Specific steps for DVDs.

Initial Setup (Plug & Play)

Language Selection

Setting the display language.

Antenna Input Check

Verifying antenna connection.

Area Selection

Choosing the geographical region.

Automatic Channel Search

Performing auto channel tuning.

Clock Setting

Setting the current time.

Resetting Plug & Play

Accessing Setup Menu

Navigating to settings.

Resetting Plug & Play Feature

Steps to reset the initial setup.

Selecting Display Language

Accessing Language Settings

Navigating to language options.

Choosing a Language

Selecting the desired display language.

Automatic Channel Tuning

Initiating Auto Store

Starting the automatic channel scan.

Channel Sorting

Reordering stored channels.

Channel Management Options

Options like skipping, naming, fine-tuning.

Manual Channel Tuning

Accessing Manual Store

Steps to enter manual tuning mode.

Setting Channel Parameters

Inputting channel, colour, sound settings.

Completing Manual Channel Storage

Channel Search Function

Using search to find channels.

Assigning Programme Numbers

Setting the channel's number.

Storing Channels

Saving the programmed channel.

Channel Exclusion (Skipping)

Accessing Edit Menu

Navigating to the edit options.

Add/Delete Channels

Marking channels to skip or keep.

Reordering Channels

Accessing Sort Function

Entering the channel sorting menu.

Moving Channels

Rearranging channel order.

Custom Channel Naming

Accessing Name Assignment

Navigating to the name editing screen.

Entering Channel Names

Typing names for channels.

Signal Enhancement (LNA)

Activating LNA

Turning on the Low Noise Amplifier.

LNA Usage Notes

Guidance on when to use or turn off LNA.

Parental Controls (Child Lock)

Enabling Child Lock

Activating the feature to prevent unauthorized use.

Locking Individual Channels

Selecting channels to lock.

Information Display

Viewing Channel Info

Using INFO button for status.

Picture Standard Selection

Accessing Picture Settings

Navigating to picture options.

Selecting Picture Modes

Choosing Standard, Movie, Custom, etc.

Picture Quality Adjustment

Custom Picture Settings

Adjusting Contrast, Brightness, etc.

Colour Tone Adjustment

Selecting various colour temperature presets.

Picture Settings for PC/DVI

Custom Picture Settings (PC/DVI)

Adjusting Contrast, Brightness, Sharpness.

Colour Tone Adjustment (PC Mode)

Selecting colour tones in PC mode.

Colour Control Adjustment

Fine-tuning Red, Green, Blue.

PC Mode Picture Configuration

Image Lock Settings

Adjusting screen position and size.

Position Adjustment

Fine-tuning screen placement.

PC Mode Advanced Settings

Displaying PC Information

Viewing resolution and frequency.

Auto Adjustment Feature

Automatically optimizing screen settings.

Fine-Tuning Reception

Accessing Fine Tune

Entering the fine tuning menu.

Adjusting Fine Tune

Manually improving picture clarity.

Resetting Fine Tune

Returning fine tune settings to default.

Channel Scan Preview

Initiating Channel Scan

Viewing memorized channels in order.

Picture Freezing

Using the Still Button

Freezing the current image.

Picture Aspect Ratio

Aspect Ratio Options

Selecting 16:9, Panorama, Zoom, 4:3.

Zoom Functionality

Positioning and sizing the screen with Zoom.

Film Mode Enhancement

Activating Film Mode

Optimizing picture for film content.

Film Mode Limitations

Notes on PC, Component, DVI modes.

DNIe™ Feature

DNIe™ Settings

Turning DNIe on/off or using demo mode.

My Colour Control (Easy)

Easy Control Modes

Selecting predefined colour adjustments.

My Colour Control (Custom)

Detail Colour Control

Fine-tuning specific colours like Pink, Green, Blue.

Resetting My Colour Control

Factory Default Reset

Restoring My Colour Control to defaults.

Colour Weakness Adjustment

Accessing Colour Weakness

Navigating to the colour weakness settings.

Adjusting Colour Preferences

Customizing Red, Green, Blue for weakness.

Blue Screen Function

Blue Screen Settings

Controlling the blue screen display on no signal.

Melody Sound Settings

Melody On/Off

Enabling/disabling startup melody.

Picture-In-Picture (PIP) Setup

Enabling PIP Mode

Activating the Picture-In-Picture feature.

Selecting PIP Source

Choosing the source for the sub-picture.

Swapping Main/Sub Pictures

Interchanging the primary and secondary images.

Adjusting PIP Size

Changing the size of the sub-picture.

PIP Configuration

PIP Position Adjustment

Setting the location of the sub-picture.

Selecting Sub-picture Channel

Choosing the channel for the sub-picture.

PIP Compatibility Table

Shows valid source combinations for PIP.

PIP Remote Control Functions

PIP ON/SWAP Functions

Direct remote control for PIP activation and swapping.

POSITION/SOURCE/SIZE/SCAN

Remote functions for sub-picture control.

Digital Noise Reduction (NR)

Activating Digital NR

Enabling noise reduction for weak signals.

Screen Burn-In Prevention

Pixel Shift Feature

Moving pixels to prevent image retention.

All White/Signal Pattern Settings

Using white screen or pattern for burn-in removal.

Screen Burn-In Prevention (Continued)

Signal Pattern Usage

Using signal patterns for long-term burn-in prevention.

Sound Mode Selection

Sound Standard Options

Choosing between Standard, Music, Movie, Speech, Custom.

Sound Quality Tuning

Equalizer Adjustment

Fine-tuning audio frequencies.

Automatic Volume Control

Enabling Auto Volume

Automatically adjusting volume per channel.

TruSurround XT Sound

TruSurround XT Technology

Explains SRS technology for virtual surround.

TruSurround XT Settings

Options for Off, 3D Mono, Stereo.

Internal Speaker Control

Internal Mute Function

Turning off internal speakers.

Sound Mode Options

NICAM Stereo Modes

Explains NICAM Mono and Stereo options.

A2 Stereo Modes

Explains A2 Mono and Stereo options.

Sleep Timer Function

Setting Sleep Intervals

Configuring automatic standby time.

Sleep Timer Activation

Enabling or disabling the sleep timer.

Clock and Time Display

Setting the Current Time

Configuring the TV's internal clock.

Displaying Current Time

Using the INFO button to view time.

Automatic Power Timers

Setting On Timer

Scheduling automatic power-on.

Setting Off Timer

Scheduling automatic power-off.

Absent Power Off Feature

Auto-off if no input for 15 mins or 3 hrs after timer.

External Input Management

Selecting Input Source

Switching between connected devices.

Editing Input Names

Customizing names for input sources.

Teletext Information Service

Teletext Content Overview

Types of information provided by teletext.

Teletext Page Structure

Explains parts A-F of a teletext page.

Accessing Teletext

Activating Teletext Mode

Entering teletext display.

Double Teletext Feature

Viewing broadcast and teletext simultaneously.

Teletext Display Customization

Controlling Text Visibility

Options for hidden text and normal screen.

Page Navigation Options

Selecting next/previous pages and sub-pages.

Displaying Double-Size Letters

Options for larger text display.

Navigating Teletext Pages

Entering Page Numbers

Direct input of page numbers.

FASTEXT Colour Selection

Using colour buttons for topics.

Sub-page Navigation

Scrolling through sub-pages.

Connecting External AV Equipment

MONITOR OUT Usage

Using MONITOR OUT for RGB devices.

VCR/DVD/Decoder Connections

Connecting various devices to AV inputs.

S-Video Connection

S-VIDEO1/AV2 Input

Connecting camcorders or VCRs via S-Video.

S-VIDEO2/AV3 Input

Connecting devices to side S-Video/AV.

Digital Video Connections

DVI Input Connection

Connecting PCs or devices with DVI output.

PC Input Connection (RGB/Audio)

Connecting PCs via RGB and Audio.

Component Video Connection

COMPONENT 1 Input

Connecting DVD players via Component.

COMPONENT 2 Input

Connecting DTV receivers via Component.

Home Theater System Integration

Connecting Audio to Home Theater

Routing TV audio to external system.

Displaying DVD Home Theater Output

Setting TV to display DVD player input.

PC Software Configuration (Windows)

Display Properties Setup

Adjusting resolution, colours in Windows.

Monitor Settings

Configuring screen refresh rate.

PC/DVI Input Mode Compatibility

Supported Display Modes

Table of resolutions and frequencies.

PC Connection Notes

Tips for optimal PC display.

Connector Pinouts

PC Input Pinout (15-Pin)

Pin assignments for PC connector.

DVI Input Pinout (24-Pin)

Pin assignments for DVI connector.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

No Sound or Picture

Checks for power and settings.

Picture/Sound Problems

Troubleshooting sound, interference, snow.

Remote Control Malfunctions

Checks for battery and window issues.

Remote Control Code Programming

Cable Code List

Manufacturer codes for cable devices.

DVD Code List

Manufacturer codes for DVD devices.

Remote Control Code List (VCR)

VCR Code List

Manufacturer codes for VCR devices.

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