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(7267864) Web Site www.samsung.com/ie www.samsung.com/uk Plasma TV user manual © 2010 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. BN68-02692B-0 imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. To receive more complete service, please register your product at
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issues are not covered by your Samsung® warranty. User Instructions • 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
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+ Other Information 32 32 Analogue Channel Teletext Feature 33 Installing the Wall Mount 34 Securing the TV to the wall 35 Troubleshooting 38 Specifications 39 Securing the Installation Space 40 Index Warning! Important Safety Instructions Wiring the Mains Power Supply Plug (UK Only) Warranty Card
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base slot of the TV when installing the stand base. yy Remote Control & Batteries (AAA x 2) yy Owner's Instructions yy Quick Setup Guide yy Cleaning Cloth yy Power Cord yy Blanking Bracket See separate guide for installing the stand. yy Ferrite Core for Power Cord (PS42C430: 2EA / PS50C430: 1EA
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MENU Y z Power Indicator P (Power) Remote control sensor Toggles between all the available input sources. In the on-screen menu, use this button as you would use the ENTERE button on the remote control. Displays an on-screen menu, the OSD (on screen display) of your TV's features. Adjusts the
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have the Anynet+ feature) TTX/MIX CH LIST MEDIA.P INFO RETURN ΕΧΙΤ A B C D P.MODE S.MODE DUAL AD P.SIZE SUBT. Returns to the previous channel. To mute all TV output sound. Changes channels. Displays channel lists on the screen (p. 12). Displays the EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) (p. 11
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Mode automatically or manually. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Auto, then press the ENTERE button. 7 Viewing the HD Connection Guide. The connection method for the best HD screen quality is displayed. 8 Enjoy your TV. Press the ENTERE button. If You Want to Reset This Feature... Select Setup
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cable box / STB satellite receiver supporting a HDMI versions older than 1.3 is connected, the TV may operate abnormally (e.g. no screen display / no sound / HDMI version and request an upgrade. xx It is recommended you purchase an HDMI-certified cable. Otherwise, the screen may appear blank or a
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satellite receiver and is connected to the TV via HDMI, only 2 CH audio supported in some countries and regions; check with your authorized dealer. xx If you have any problems, please contact a service provider. xx Insert the "CI or CI+ CARD" that supports the current antenna settings. The screen
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the DVI AUDIO IN port. SOURCE Basic Features TTX/MIX How to Navigate Menus Before using the TV, follow the steps below to learn how to E 7 EXIT e The main menu options appear on the screen: Picture, Sound, Channel, Setup, Input, Application, Support. Select an icon with the ▲ or ▼ button. Press
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clear his views on marriage... Channel View - TV Today 27 Discovery 28 DiscoveryH&L 800 five 24 price-drop.tv 16 QVC 6 R4DTT 18:00 - 19:00 guide for digital broadcasts. Select a channel in the Channels, My Channels or Scheduled screen. Channels c 1 1futech All 2 * 24ore.tv TV
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Basic Features ■■ Channels: Shows customized channel, for thecurrently selected input, from the lists All / TV / Radio / Analogue. ✎✎The current input is indicated in the group can be viewed in my channels. Country The PIN input screen appears. Enter your 4 digit PIN number. ■■ Digital Channel:
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Manual Store Scans for a channel manually and stores in the TV. ■■ Digital Channel: When scanning has finished, channels are updated number buttons desired. ¦¦ Other Features Cable Search Option (depending on Lock is set to On. xx The PIN input screen appears. Enter your 4-digit PIN, the default of
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Features weak or distorted, fine tune the channel manually. ✎✎Fine tuned channels are marked with an the brightness of the TV in order to reduce power consumption. If you select Picture Off the screen is turned off, Adjusting Picture Settings Cell Light / Contrast / Brightness / Sharpness / Colour
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Features ■■ Black Tone (Off / Dark / Darker / Darkest): Select the black level to adjust the screen depth. ■■ Dynamic Contrast (Off / Low / Medium / High): Adjust the screen contrast an input on the TV. xx After selecting Screen Fit in HDMI ( the 4:3 WSS (Wide Screen Service) size or the original
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user, the screen saver is activated to prevent the formation of ghost images on the screen. Scrolling: This function removes after-images on the screen feature. Side Grey (Dark / Light): When you watch TV with the screen ratio set to 4:3, the screen the level of specific bandwidth frequencies. ■■
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Features use the TV Speaker function (External Speaker / TV Speaker) A sound case, set the TV to External Speaker. TV Speaker: Off, External Speaker: On ✎✎When Speaker Select is set to TV Speaker xx TV the signals received during a digital TV broadcast) to a desired level. a digital TV broadcast, you
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Dual f-g, the current sound mode is displayed on the screen. DUAL A2 Stereo NICAM Stereo Audio Type Mono Stereo features of the TV. OO The current time will appear every time you press the INFO button. ✎✎ If you disconnect the power cord, you have to set the clock again. Clock Mode (Auto / Manual
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TV. ✎✎ If you forget the PIN code, press the remote control buttons in the following sequence, which resets the PIN to "0-0-0-0": POWER (off) → MUTE → 8 → 2 → 4 → POWER (on). ¦¦ Other Features not support the Hearing service, animation, graphic and video files as well as multimedia data. MHEG is user
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's reception quality is either perfect or the channels are unavailable. Adjust your antenna to increase signal strength. ■■ Troubleshooting: If the TV seems to have a problem, refer to this description. ✎✎ If none of these troubleshooting tips apply, contact the Samsung customer service centre.
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Panel firmware upgrade file, downloaded from "www. samsung.com," into the TV. Please be careful not to disconnect the power or remove the USB drive until upgrades are complete. USB Drive The TV will be turned off and on automatically after completing the firmware upgrade. When software
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Advanced Features Connecting to a PC Using an HDMI/DVI cable DVI OUT AUDIO OUT Display Modes (HDMI/DVI Input) Optimal resolution yy PS42C430: 1024 X 768 must use the HDMI IN 1(DVI) jack. xx The interlace mode is not supported. xx The set may operate abnormally if a non-standard video format is
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, Flash Card Readers and USB HDD (USB HUB are not supported). Devices should be connected directly to the TV's USB port. x Before connecting your device to the TV, please back up your files to prevent them from damage or loss of data. SAMSUNG is not responsible for any data file damage or data loss
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Advanced Features xx If an over-power warning message is displayed while you are connecting or using a USB device, the device may not be recognized or may malfunction. xx If the TV has been no input during time set in Auto Protection Time, the Screensaver will run. xx The power-saving mode of some
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04 Advanced Features Videos Playing Video 1. Press the ◄ or ► button to select Videos Game, but you cannot play the Game itself. 00:04:03 / 00:07:38 1/1 yy Supported Subtitle Formats Movie 01.avi Name MPEG-4 time-based text SAMI SubRip SubViewer Micro DVD File extension .txt .smi .srt .sub
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Features Other Restrictions ✎✎ NOTE xx If there are problems with the contents of a codec, the codec will not be supported. you resume play a movie file. 00:04:03 / 00:07:38 1/1 Movie 01.avi Play continuously Resumes playing from the last viewed scene. SUM Play continuously E Pause L Jump
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04 Advanced Features Photos Viewing a Photo (or Slide Show) 1. Press the ◄ or ► button to select 2. Press the TOOLS button and select Play Current Group. Videos /Movie 01.avi Movie 01.avi Movie 03.avi Movie 05.avi Movie 07.avi Movie 09.avi Jan.10.2010 Jan.10.2010 Jan.10.2010 Jan.10.2010 Jan.10.
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Features when watching a slide show. You can zoom into images in full screen mode. You can rotate images in full screen mode. You can see detailed information about the played file. VOD registration code: Shows the registration code authorized for the TV. If you connect to the DivX web site and
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devices that support Anynet+ with your Samsung TV's remote. The Anynet+ system can be used only with Samsung devices that have the Anynet+ feature. To be sure your Samsung device has this feature, check if there is an Anynet+ logo on it. To connect to Home Theatre TV Rear Panel Anynet+ Device
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the recorder. (This is only available for devices that support the recording function.) Stops recording. Sound is played through List. ¦¦ Recording You can make a recording of a TV programme using a Samsung recorder. 1. Select Recording. ✎✎ When there are more than 's users manual. 30 English
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products. ¦¦ Troubleshooting for Anynet+ Problem Possible Solution Anynet+ does not work. I want to start Anynet+. I want to exit Anynet+. The message "Connecting to Anynet+ device..." appears on the screen. • Check if the device is an Anynet+ device. The Anynet+ system supports Anynet+ devices
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Analogue Channel Teletext Feature The index page of the Teletext service gives you information on how to use the service. For Teletext channel. Press the button twice to overlap the Teletext mode with the current broadcasting screen. Press it one more time to exit teletext. 2 8 (store): Store the
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the instructions provided with the wall mount. Contact a technician for assistance when installing the wall mount bracket. Samsung Electronics is not responsible for any damage to the product or injury to yourself or others if you elect to install the TV on your own. Wall Mount Kit Specifications
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the screws into the clamps, and then fasten the screws onto the TV again. ✎✎ Screws may not be supplied with the product. In this case, please purchase the screws of the following specifications. 3. Connect the clamps fixed onto the TV and the clamps fixed onto the wall with a strong cable and then
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none of these troubleshooting tips apply, please visit "www. samsung.com," then click on Support, or contact the call centre listed on the back-cover of this manual. Issues Picture Quality Solutions and Explanations First of all, please perform the Picture Test and confirm that your TV is properly
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contents. • Black bars on the top and bottom will appear during movies that have aspect ratios different from your TV. • Adjust the picture size options on your external device or TV to full screen. The remote control does not work. • Replace the remote control batteries with the poles (+/-) in
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volume. • Programme the Cable/Set top box remote control to operate the TV. Refer to the Cable/Set user manual for the SAMSUNG TV code. A "Mode Not Supported" message appears. • Check the supported resolution of the TV, and adjust the external device's output resolution accordingly. Refer to the
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16/20/24bits. Analogue audio input (HDMI IN1 only) PC input (HDMI IN1 only) 0˚ PS42C430 PS50C430 42 inches 50 inches 10W x 2 1031 x 69.5 x 631 mm 1031 x 284 x and specifications are subject to change without prior notice. ✎✎For information about power supply, and more about power consumption,
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that plays DivX video. Visit www.divx. com for more information and software tools to convert your files into DivX video. ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND use parts provided by Samsung Electronics only. xx If you use parts provided by another manufacturer, it may result in a problem with the product or an
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Dynamic Contrast 9, 29 guide O Optimal resolution P Photos Picture Size PIP (Picture in Picture) Plug & Play Power Software Upgrade 21 Source List 10 Speaker Select 17 Specifications 38 Standby mode 5 Subtitle 19 Symbol 3 T Timer 18 Title 27 Tools 3 Troubleshooting 35 TV
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Instructions Please read the appropriate section that corresponds to the marking on your Samsung product before attempting to install the product. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE
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plug is not suitable for the power points in your house or the cable is not long enough to reach a power point, you should obtain a suitably +44 0845 650 8080 Web : www.samsung.com WARRANTY CONDITIONS 1. The warranty is only valid if, when warranty service is required, the warranty card is fully and