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Owner’s Instructions
PPM42S2
Samsung Electronics America inc.
105 Challenger Road, Ridgefield Park, N.J. 07660-0511, U.S.A
SERVICE DIVISION
TEL: 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864)
www.samsungsupport.com
BN68-00258A(ENG)
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Thank You for Choosing Samsung Warning! Important Safety Instructions Thank you for choosing Samsung! Your new Samsung product represents the latest in monitor technology. We designed it with easy-to-use on-screen menus, making it one of the best products in its class. We are proud to offer you a product that will provide convenient, dependable service and enjoyment for years to come. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). Important Safety Information
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FCC Information • Protect the power cord. Power supply cords should be routed so that they won’t be walked on or pinched User Instructions The party responsible for product compliance: by objects placed on or against them. Pay particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience recepta- SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD The Federal Communications Commission Radio America QA Lab of Samsung cles, and the point where they exit from the unit. Frequency Interference Statement includes the fol- 3351 Michel
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User Instructions Table of Contents Screen Image retention Setup Connecting PC and Operation Do not display a still image (such as on a video game or when hooking up a PC to this Monitor) on the Your New Plasma Display Panel ........................10 Connecting to a PC..........................................48 plasma monitor panel for more than several minutes as it can cause screen image retention. This image retention is also known as “screen burn”. To avoid such image retention, refer to
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PLASMA DISPLA Y P ANEL Setup Your New Plasma Display Panel ....................................................10 Remote Control Buttons ................................................................12 Wall Installation Instructions ..........................................................14 Turning the Monitor(PDP) On and Off ............................................18
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Your New Plasma Display Panel Front Panel Rear Panel Speakers POWER SOURCE, MENU, VOLUME (-,+), Remote Control Signal Receiver Press to turn Aim the remote control towards SELECT ( , ), MUTE the PDP on this spot on the Monitor. and off. Checking Parts ŒExternal Speaker Out jacks ØAudio Input (Video/Component/RGB) jacks Connect external speakers. Connect a audio signal from external sources such as VCRs, PC or DVD players. ´RGB Input 1 jack (15pin) ∏RS-232C Input jack Connect to the video outp
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Remote Control Buttons ıVCR control buttons Controls VCR tape functions: Stop, Rewind, Play/Pause, Fast Forward. Flip the cover open in the arrow direction. Remote Control ˜Set button Used during set up of this remote control, so that it ŒPower button will work compatibly with other devices (VCR, cable Turns the PDP on and off. box, DVD, etc.) ´Number buttons ¯Clock set button Press to set clock. ˇDisplay button Press to display information on the PDP screen. ˘PIP control buttons Source : Press
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Wall Installation Instructions Installation Notes Installing the Display on the Wall Attachment Panel See the drawing of the wall attachment panel shown in page 14 to check for Do not install the PDP in any location other than vertical walls. the stability of the wall where the PDP is to be installed. If the wall is not 1 1 strong enough to support the PDP, strengthen the wall before installation. To protect the performance of the PDP and prevent problems, avoid the following places. 2 Fix
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Separating the Display from the Wall Attachment Panel Remove four large screws from the rear side of the display. 4 Remove the fixing bolts from both sides (left and right) of the wall attachment panel. Lift and pull the bottom of the display a small amount, to separate the insulation holder point from the bottom of the wall attachment panel. Lift the display and separate the insulation holder point from the groove on top of the wall attachment panel. ΠInsert the bolts and insulations into
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Turning the Monitor(PDP) On and Off Displaying Status Information Turning the Monitor(PDP) On and Off Press the Display button on the remote control. The PDP will Press the Power button on the remote control. display the Screen size, Resolution, Current time, and screen VIDEO Picture Custom The PDP will be turned on and you will be ready to use it’s mode. Sound Custom features. Surround Off Sleep Timer Off You can also use the Power button on the front of the PDP. Notes: • If your Monitor isn
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PLASMA DISPLA Y P ANEL Connections (Connecting Speakers / Receiver) Connecting Speakers....................................................................22 Connecting a VCR/Cable Box ......................................................23 Connecting a DVD/Set-Top Box ....................................................24
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Connecting Speakers Connecting a VCR/Cable Box Power Plug Speaker Audio Speaker Audio Cable Cable Audio Cable S-Video Cable Video Cable ✱ External speakers MUST have a power handling capability of 7 watts minimum (impedance 8 ohm). How to Connect How to Connect Connect the speaker audio cable to the external speaker output jack on the rear of the PDP Connect Video/S-Video cable between the Video/S-Video Output jack on the VCR/Cable matching the “+” and “-” ends of the cable with the diagram on t
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Connecting a DVD/Set-Top Box Power Plug Video (Y, Pb, Pr) Cable Audio Cable How to Connect PLASMA DISPLA Y P ANEL Connect a Video cable between the DVD/Set-Top Box (Y,Pb,Pr) Output jacks on the DVD/Set-Top 1 Box and the Component1/2 Video Input (Y,Pb,Pr) Input jacks on the PDP. Connect an Audio cable between the Audio Output jacks on the DVD/Set-Top Box and the 2 Audio Input jacks (Component) on the PDP. Picture Control To Play DVD: Customizing the Picture ...................................
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Customizing the Picture Using Automatic Picture Settings You can use the on-screen menus to change the Brightness, Contrast, Sharpness, Color, and Your PDP has automatic picture settings that allow you to adjust the video display easily. Tint settings of your PDP. Press the Menu button, then press the joystick to Press the Menu button, then press the joystick to PICTURE PICTURE enter. enter. 1 1 Select Custom Select Dynamic Contrast 100 Brightness 50 Quick
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Viewing the Picture-in-Picture Selecting the PIP Screen Selecting an External Signal You can use PIP to view a signal from an external source, such as a VCR. Press the Menu button. Move the joystick up or down to PIP select “PIP”, then press the joystick to enter. 1 Select Off Press the Menu button. Move the joystick up or PIP down to select “PIP”, then press the joystick to 1 Select On Quick way to access the PIP: Just press “PIP” enter.
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Swapping the Contents of the PIP Image and Main Image (Video and S-Video mode) Selecting the Sound Source (RGB mode) You can select the sound source of speaker when PIP runs. Press the Menu button. Move the joystick up or down to When Main is selected, you can hear the RGB input sound. PIP select “PIP”, then press the joystick to enter. When Sub is selected, you can hear the PIP sound. 1 Select On Source Video Swap Quick way to access the Swap: Just press Size Large P
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Changing the Size of the PIP Image Changing the Location of the PIP Image Press the Menu button. Move the joystick up or Press the Menu button. Move the joystick up or PIP PIP down to select “PIP”, then press the joystick to down to select “PIP”, then press the joystick to 1 1 Select On Select On enter. enter. Source Video Source Video Swap Sound Main Size Large Size Large Quick way to access the PIP size: Just press Locate Quick way to a
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Changing the Screen Size Freezing the Picture (When entering the Video mode) When you press the Aspect or Scaling(RGB mode) button on the remote control, the PDP’s screen Still mode should appear in sequence. The screen displays in this order: Wide, Panorama, Zoom1, Zoom2, Press the Still button on the remote control to freeze a mov- Stretch, 4:3. ing picture. Press again to cancel. Wide Zoom2 Sets the picture to 16:9 wide mode. Magnifies the size of the picture more than Zoom1. Panorama Stret
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PLASMA DISPLA Y P ANEL Sound Control Customizing the Sound ................................................................38 Using Automatic Sound Settings ....................................................39 Using the Surround ......................................................................40
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Customizing the Sound Using Automatic Sound Settings Press the Menu button. Move the joystick up or Press the Menu button. Move the joystick up or SOUND SOUND down to select “SOUND”, then press the joystick down to select “SOUND”, then press the joystick 1 1 Select Custom Select Custom to enter. Treble 50 to enter. Treble 50 Bass 50 Bass 50 Balance 0 Balance 0 Surround O
