Samsung PN50A400C2DXZA, User Manual

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Page 2: ...this product unit to encode and or decode audio files conforming to the ISO IEC 11172 3or ISO IEC 13818 3 No rights are granted under this license for product features or functions that do not conform to the ISO IEC 11172 3or ISO IEC 13818 3 Other countries The product unit accompanying this user manual is licensed under certain intellectual property rights of certain third parties This licenseis ...

Page 3: ... temperature or humidity This is normal and not a defect of the unit Cell Defects The PDP uses a panel consisting of 1 230 000 SD level to 3 150 000 HD level pixels which require sophisticated technology to produce However there may be a few bright or dark pixels on the screen These pixels will have no impact on the performance of the product Avoid operating the TV at temperatures below 5 C 41 F A...

Page 4: ... Selecting the Antenna 36 Clearing Scrambled Channels Digital 36 Adding and Erasing Channels 37 Viewing the Channel Lists 38 SettingYour Favorite Channels 38 Labeling Channels 39 Fine Tuning Analog Channels 40 Checking the Digital Signal Strength 40 Using Your TV as a Computer PC Display 41 Display Modes 41 Setting up the TV with your PC 42 Settingthe Time 44 Selecting a Menu Language 47 Viewing C...

Page 5: ...are missing contact your dealer Remote Control BN59 00678A Power Cord Owner s Instructions Cover Bottom Screws 2ea AAA Batteries 4301 000103 3903 000144 Quick Setup Guide Refer to page 66 Warranty Card Safety Guide Manual Not available in all locations Cloth Clean Ferrite Core for Power Cord 3301 001305 The following parts are sold separately and are available at most electronics stores If you do ...

Page 6: ...an on screen menu of your TV s features 0 VOL Press to increase or decrease the volume In the on screen menu use the VOL buttons as you would use the and I_ buttons on the remote control O ACHv Press to change channels In the on screen menu use the _ CH v buttons as you would use the A and _ buttons on the remote control O _ ENTER Press to confirm a selection 0 _ POWER Press to turn the TV on and ...

Page 7: ...ck of a device with an HDMI output HDMI2 supports HDMI DVI IN and connection from a PC This input can also be used as a DVI connection with separate analog audio inputs An optional HDMI DVI cable will be necessary to make this connection Whenusing anoptional HDMI DVl adapter the DVl analogaudio inputs on your TV allowyou to receive left and right audio from your DVl device O ANT IN Uses a 75D Coax...

Page 8: ...y used functions Q UPAIDOWNTILEFT41 RIGHT_ ENTER C_ Use to select on screen menu items and change menu values O iNFO Press to display information on the TV screen COLOR BUTTONS Use these buttons in the Channel list tiD cc Controls the caption decoder MTS Press to choose stereo mono or Separate Audio Program SAP broadcast _ SOURCE Press to display all of the available video sources _ PRE CH Tunes t...

Page 9: ...ennas Ifyour antenna has a set of leads that look like this see Antennas with 300 _ Flat Twin Leads below Ifyour antenna has one lead that looks like this see Antennas with 75 _ Round Leads ifyou have two antennas see Separate VHF and UHF Antennas Antennas with 300 _ Flat Twin Leads if you are using an off air antenna such as a roof antenna or rabbit ears that has 300 _ twin flat leads follow the ...

Page 10: ...at is connected to the ANT IN terminal on your cable box This terminal might be labeled ANT IN VHF IN or simply IN 2 Connect this cable to a two way splitter Connect an Antenna cable between an OUTPUT terminal on the splitter and the IN terminal on the cable box Connect an Antenna cable between the ANT OUT terminal on the cable box and the B IN terminal on the RF A B switch Connect another cable b...

Page 11: ...p Box has a different back panel configuration When connecting a DVD Player or Cable Box Satellite receiver Set Top Box match the color of the connection terminal to the cable Connecting a DVD Player or Cable Box Satellite receiver Set Top Box via DVI This connection can only be made if there is a DVI Output jack on the external device Connect a HDMI DVI Cable or DVI HDMI Adapter between the HDMI ...

Page 12: ... enhanced video quality Be sure to match the component video and audio connections For example if connecting the video cable to COMPONENT IN I connect the audio cable to COMPONENT IN I also Each DVD Player or Cable Box Satellite receiver Set Top Box has a different back panel configuration When connecting a DVD Player or Cable Box Satellite receiver Set Top Box match the color of the connection te...

Page 13: ...Video Cable between the VIDEO OUT jack on the VCR and the AV IN I YNIDEO jack on the TV Connect Audio Cables between theAUDIO OUT jacks on the VCR and the AV IN 1 R AUDIO L jacks on the TV TV Rear Panel If you have a mono non stereo VCR use a Y connector not supplied to connect to the right and left audio input jacks of the TV Alternatively connect the cable to the R jack If your VCR is stereo you...

Page 14: ...1CH Each external input source device has a different back panel configuration When the receiver home theater is set to On you can hear sound output from the TV s Optical jack When the TV is displaying a DTV air signal the TV will send out 5 1 channel sound to the Home theater receiver When the source is a digital component such as a DVD and is connected to the TV via HDMI only 2 channel sound wil...

Page 15: ...omputer 2 Connecta 3 5mm Stereo 2RCA cable between the DVl IN HDIV I 2 R AUDIO L jack on the TV and theAudio Out jack of the sound card on your computer Using the D SubCable TV Rear Panel PC _PC Audio Cable Not supplied _D Sub Cable Not supplied Using the HDMI DVI Cable r IV Rear Panel 3 5 mm Stereo plug to 2 RCA Cable Not supplied _HDMI DVI Cable Not supplied Each PC has a different back panel co...

Page 16: ...ivated if there is no remote control key input for longer than I minute while Plug Play is running The Screen Saver is activated if there is no operating signal for longer than 15 minutes Press the 41or button to select Store Demo or Home Use then press the ENTER button We recommend setting the TV to Home Use mode for the best picture in your home environment Store Demo mode is only intended for u...

Page 17: ... press the MENU button You can set the Month Day Year Hour and Minute directly by pressing the number buttons on the remote control The message Enjoy your watching is displayed When you have finished press the ENTER button Even if the ENTER button is not pressed the message will automatically disappear after several seconds Setting_the Clock Automatically 9 Press the ENTER button Press the A or _ ...

Page 18: ...to go directly to a channel For example to select channel 27 press 2 then 7 The TV will change channels when you press the second number _ _ For quick channel change press the number buttons then press the ENTER button Usin g_ the Button The Y button is used to select stations that broadcast a digital signal 1 Forexample for Channel 7 1 press 7 then _ then 1 HD indicates the TV is receiving a Digi...

Page 19: ...are viewing 1 Press the TOOLS button The TOOLS menu will appear 2 Press the A _ button to select a menu then press the ENTER button Press the A T _ _ ENTER buttons to display change or use the selected items For a more detailed description of each function refer to the corresponding page i TOOLS REq URN T ll 11 Add to Favorite seepage 38 Switchto Cable see page20 Viewing the Display The display id...

Page 20: ...e channels by entering the channel digits There are three steps for memorizing channels selecting a broadcast source memorizing the channels automatic and adding and deleting channels Channel Lists Selecting_ the Video Signal source Before your television can begin memorizing the available channels you must specify the type of signal source that is connected to the TV i e anAir or a Cable system 1...

Page 21: ...le system source from among STD HRC and IRC then press the ENTER button If you have Digital cable TV select the cable system signal source for both Analog and Digital STD HRC and IRC identify various types of cable TV systems Contact your local cable company to identify the type of cable system that exists in your particular area At this point the signal source has been selected 5 The TV begins me...

Page 22: ...iew an external signal source To Edit the Input Source Name You can name the device connected to the input jacks to make your input source selection easier 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu Press the A or T button to select Input then press the ENTER button Press the A or _ button to select Edit Name then press the ENTER button 2 3 Press the A or T button to select AV1 Component1 Compone...

Page 23: ...n has several setting options that allow you to control the picture quality 1 To select the desired picture mode follow the Changing the Picture Standard instructions number 1 to 2 2 Press the A or T button to select Cell Light Contrast Brightness Sharpness Color or Tint G R then press the ENTER button Press the 41or 1_button to decrease or increase the value of a particular item Press the ENTER b...

Page 24: ... V button to select Black adjust then press the ENTER button Press the A or T button to select Off Low Medium or High Press the ENTER button u Off Turnsoff the black adjustmentfunct onl Low Sets the black olordepth to low Medium Setsthe black color depthto medium High Setsthe black color depthto high Activatin_LO_ynamic Contrast You can adjust the screen contrast so that the optimal contrast is pr...

Page 25: ...usted RGB value select Reset Red AdJuststhe red saturationlevelof the selected color t Green Adjuststhe green saturationlevel of the selected color Blue Adjusts the bluesaturation eyelof the selectedco or Reset Resets the color spaceto the defaultvalues _ Changing the adjustment value will refresh the adjusted screen _ _ Settings can be adjusted and stored for each external device you have connect...

Page 26: ...y the menu Press the ENTER button to select Picture 2 Press the A or _ button to select Picture Options then press the ENTER button 3 Press the A or T button to select a particular item Press the ENTER button When you are satisfied with your setting press the ENTER button In PC mode you can only make changes to the Color Tone and Size from among the items in Picture Options _the Color Tone 1 Follo...

Page 27: ... signals are input Temporary image retention may occur when viewing a static image on the set for more than two hours After selecting Zoom1 Zoom2 or Wide Fit Press the _ or I_ button to select Position then press the ENTER button Press the A or T button to move the picture up and down Reset Press the _ or t_ button to select Reset then press the ENTER button You can initialize the setting After se...

Page 28: ... your TV is weak you can activate the Digital Noise Reduction feature to help reduce any static and ghosting that may appear on the screen 1 Follow the Activating Picture Options instructions numbers 1 and 2 Refer to page 26 2 Press the J or _ button to select Digital NR then press the ENTER button Press the A or T button to select Off Low Medium High or Auto Press the ENTER button oo o o _ o_ _ o...

Page 29: ...st the Black Level of the picture while in HDMI mode 1 Follow the Activating Picture Options instructions numbers 1 and 2 Refer to page 26 2 Press the A or _ button to select HDMI Black Level then press the ENTER button 3 Press the A or _ button to select Normal or Low then press the ENTER button This function is active only when an external device is connected to the TV via HDMI HDMI Black Level ...

Page 30: ...Shift White Scrolling or Side Gray then press the ENTER button Press the EXIT button to exit White This function removes after images on the screen by changing the color of pixels to white Use this function when there are remaining after images or symbols on the screen especially when you displayed a still image on the screen for a long time Scrolling This function removes after images on the scre...

Page 31: ...tems Horizontal Dot Vertical Line and Time Pixel Shift Usingthis functionl Youcanminutely mevepixe sonthe PDP inthe horizonta or verticaldirectionto preventafter imageson the screen Press the A or T button to select the item you wish to change then press the ENTER button Press the t or V button to change the value of the item then press the ENTER button Optimum condition for pixel shift TV AV1 Com...

Page 32: ... At or _ button to select Sound Mode 3 Press the 4 or _ button to select the required option 4 Press the EXIT or TOOLS button to exit Customizing the Sound The sound settings can be adjusted to suit your personal preference 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu Press the A or _ button to select Sound then press the ENTER button 2 Press the A or _ button to select Equalizer then press the ENT...

Page 33: ...marks of SRS Labs Inc TruSurround XT technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs Inc Choosing a IVlulti Channel Sound lVlTS Track Digital The digital TVtransmission system is capable of simultaneous transmission of many audio tracks for example simultaneous translations of the program into foreign languages Preferred language 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu Press the A or _ ...

Page 34: ...oor if youare having difficultyreceMng a stereosigna Stereo Choose for channelsthat are broadcastinginstereo SAP Chooseto listen to the SeparateAudio Program which is usuallya foreign languagetranslation Multi TrackSound is available only in Analog TV mode Depending on the particular program being broadcast you can listen to Mono Stereo or SAP Press the MTS buttons on the remote control to select ...

Page 35: ...ss the ENTER button 2 Press the A or _ button to select TV Speaker then press the ENTER button Press the _ or _ button to select Off or On then press the ENTER button Press the EXIT button to exit When TV Speaker is set to Off Sound menus except Multi track Options cannot be adjusted The VOL _ _ VOL _ and MUTE buttons do not operate when the TV Speaker is set to Off ...

Page 36: ...nels after Auto Program is completed This process may take up to 20 30minutes Press the MENU button Press the t or V button to select Channel then press the ENTER button Press the _ or V button to select Clear Scrambled Channel then press the ENTER button It searches scrambled channels which are to be removed from the list To stop searching scrambled channels Press the ENTER button to select Stop ...

Page 37: ...ess the ENTER bu_on Press the A or T buttonto select Add then press the ENTER buttonto add the channel Press the MENU button to return All added channels will be shown on Added menu Press the _ T _ I_ buttons to select a channel to delete then press the ENTER button Press the A or T button to select Delete then press the ENTER button to delete the channel Press the EXIT button to exit You can also...

Page 38: ... button on the remote control Green button Press to add all channels deleted Yellow button Press to delete all channels memorized Setting Your Favorite Channels You can set channels you watch frequently as favorites 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu Press the A or _ button to select Channel then press the ENTER button 2 Press the A or _ button to select Channel List then press the ENTER ...

Page 39: ...their call letters appear whenever the channel is selected 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu Press the t or T button to select Channel then press the ENTER button Press the A or _ button to select Name then press the ENTER button 2 Press the t or V button to select the channel to be assigned a new name then press the ENTER button Press the A or T button to select a letter a number or a b...

Page 40: ...f fine tuned channels Checking the Digital Signal Strength Unlike analog channels which can vary in reception quality from snowy to clear digital NDTV channels have either perfect reception quality or you will not receive them at all So unlike analog channels you cannot fine tune a digital channel You can however adjust your antenna to improve the reception of available digital channels 1 Press th...

Page 41: ...correct size setting resolution Optimum PN42A400C2D 1024x768 pixels PN50A400C2D 1360x768 pixels If a vertical frequency option exists on your display settings dialog box the correct value is 60 or 60 Hz Otherwise just click OK and exit the dialog box DispF_ Display Modes if the signal from the system equals the standard signal mode the screen is adjusted automatically If the signal from the system...

Page 42: ...Also make sure that the PC is connected Setting up the TV with your PC Use the Auto Adjust function to have the TV set automatically adjust the video signals it receives from the PC The function also automatically fine tunes the settings and adjusts the frequency values and positions How to Auto Adjust 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu Press the A or _ button to select Picture then press...

Page 43: ... button to select Position then press the ENTER button Press the t or T button to adjust the V Position Press the 4 or _ button to adjust the H Position Press the ENTER button Press the EXIT button to exit Initializing_the Screen Position You can replace all image settings with the factory default values Preset Press the SOURCE button to select PC mode 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu P...

Page 44: ...n 2 Press the ENTER button to select Clock 3 Press the ENTER button to select Clock Mode Press the A or _ button to select Manual then press the ENTER button 4 Press the A or _ button to select Clock Set then press the ENTER button Press the 4 or _ button to move to Month Day Year Hour Minute or am pm Set the date and time you want by pressing the A or _ button then press the ENTER button Press th...

Page 45: ...ove the highlight to the appropriate time zone on the map of the United States then press the ENTER button Press the A or T button to select DST Daylight Saving Time then press the ENTER button Press the A or _ button to select Off or On then press the ENTER button Press the EXIT button to exit _ Depending on the broadcast station and signal the auto time may not be set correctly Ifthis occurs set...

Page 46: ...essing the number buttons on the remote control Auto Power Off When you set the timer On the television will eventually turn off if no controls are operated for 3 hours after the TV was turned on by the timer This function is only available in timer On mode and prevents overheating which may occur if a TV is on for too long time Settin the Sloe Timer The sleep timer automatically shuts off the TV ...

Page 47: ...he ENTER button 2 Press the A or T button to select the appropriate language English EspaSol or Fran ais then press the ENTER button Press the EXIT button to exit Viewing Closed Captions On Screen Text Messages Digital The Digital Captions function operates on digital channels 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu Press the A or _ button to select Setup then press the ENTER button 2 Press th...

Page 48: ...ve the same color _ Foreground Opacity and Background Opacity cannot be both set to Transparent Size This option consists of Default Small Standard and Large The default is Default Font Style This option consists of Default Style0 Style7 You can change the font you want The default is Default Foreground Color This option consists of Default White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta and Cyan You ca...

Page 49: ...ress the EXIT button to exit o__ The defaultis Default COl The PrimarySynchronousCaptionService Theseare captions in the primarylanguagethat must be insync with thesound preferablymatchedto a specificframe 0C2 The SpecialNon SynchronousUseCaptions Thischannelcarriesdata that is intendedto augmentinformationcarried in theprogram CC3 SecondarySynchronousCaption Service Alternateprogram relatedcaptio...

Page 50: ... the VOL _ _button When the TV is turned off by Sleep Timer function r Jrl _ Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby D I G I T A L Laboratories Setting the Light Effect You can turn the blue LED on the front of TV on off Press the MENU button to display the menu Press the t or V button to select Setup then press the ENTER button Pres...

Page 51: ...playing speedwhenusing anexternalgame consoleconnected to theTV Press the EXIT button to exit If you set any of the three Entertainment modes to On the settings will be locked and can not be adjusted If you want to make Picture and Sound mode adjustments the Entertainment mode must be turned off The Entertainment settings are saved for each input source Using the Energy Saving Feature This feature...

Page 52: ...A or _ button to select USB then press the ENTER button The message Scanning for USB It may take up to 30 seconds is displayed If the firmware on the USB is properly recognized the message Upgrade version xxxx to version xxxx The system would be reset after upgrade is displaye Press the _ or I_ button to select Yes then press the ENTER button The upgrade starts Please be careful to not disconnect ...

Page 53: ... no remote control key input for longer than 1 minute while setting up the V Chip 2 Press the A or T button to select V Chip then press the ENTER button The message Enter PIN will appear Enter your 4 digit PIN number The default PIN number of a new TV set is 0 0 0 0 The V Chip screen will appear Press the A or T button to select Change PIN then press the ENTER button The Change PIN screen will app...

Page 54: ...e ENTER button Press the EXIT button to exit How to Set up Restrictions Using TV Parental Guidelines First set up a personal identification number PIN and enable the V Chip See previous section Parental restrictions can be set up using either of two methods The TV guidelines or the MPAA rating 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu Press the A or _ button to select Setup then press the ENTER ...

Page 55: ...ress to lock all TV ratings The TV Y TV Y7 TV G TV PG TV 14 and TV MA have additional options See the next step to change any of the following sub ratings ALL Lock all TV ratings Li Adult language FV Fantasy violence 8 Sexual situation D Sexually suggestive dialog V Violence The V Chip will automatically block certain categories that are more restrictive For example if you block TV Y category then...

Page 56: ...the A or _ button to select MPAA Rating then press the ENTER button Press the _ or T button to select an appropriate restriction Press the ENTER button to activate the restriction selected The symbol is indicated While _ is selected press the ENTER button to block or unblock the category Press the EXIT button to exit Allow All Press to unlock all TV ratings Block All Press to lock all TV ratings G...

Page 57: ...ss the ENTER button to activate the restriction selected The _ symbol is indicated Press the EXIT button to exit _ Allow All Press to unlock all TV ratings Block All Press to lock all TV ratings C Programmingintendedfor childrenunderage 8 08 Programming generally consideredacceptablefor children8 years and Over to watchontheir own G Generalprogramming suitable for allaudiences 0PG Parentalguidance...

Page 58: ...r T button to select an appropriate restriction Press the ENTER button to activate the restriction selected The symbol is indicated Press the EXIT button to exit Allow All Press to unlock all TV ratings Block All Press to lock all TV ratings 8arts Not recommendedfor youngchildren 13arts Programmingmay notbe suitablefor childrenunderthe ageof 13 16arts Programmingis notsuitabiefor childrenunderthe ...

Page 59: ...m the broadcasting station However depending on the information from the broadcasting station it may not be available for use Press the _ or T button to select an appropriate restriction Press the ENTER button to activate the restriction selected The symbol is indicated Press the EXIT button to exit Allow All Press to unlock all TV ratings Block All Press to lock all TV ratings Parental restrictio...

Page 60: ... the local TV programs the V Chip might lock out all the channels In this case use the V Chip function for an emergency escape 2 Press the MENU button Press the i or _ button to select Setup then press the ENTER button 3 Press the A or _ button to select V Chip then press the ENTER button Enter your PIN then press the ENTER button and press the A or _ button to temporarily disable the V Chip Lock ...

Page 61: ...ing are not supplied please purchase these additionally Remove the screws from the center back of the TV put 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 Connect the clamps fixed onto the TV and the clamps fixed onto the wall with a strong string and then t...

Page 62: ...ignal strength and input antenna Adjust the Brightness and Contrast Adjust the Fine tuning Adjust the Size settings The visual qualities of digital channels may vary depending on the original production method analog or digital If the original production method is digital High visual quality If the original production method is analog The digital program displayed on the screen is originally an an...

Page 63: ...select Wall Mount Adjustment then press the ENTER button Rememberin the Position 2 Adjust to the desired position using the A T 4 I_ buttons If you press an arrow button when no OSD is displayed on the TV screen the Adjustment screen appears Press the INFO button to reset Press the 4 or 1 _button to select Yes then press the ENTER button The position is initialized to the default setting Press the...

Page 64: ... the installation and moving of the wall mount make sure to consult a specialized installation company This installation manual is to be used when attaching the wall mount to a wall When attaching to other building materials please contact your nearest dealer 42 inches model is not compatible with the older wall mount model WMN50e0A Preparing before installing Wall Mount on the wall Case A Install...

Page 65: ...f the TV set For wall mounts that do not comply with the VESA standard screw specifications the length of the screws may differ depending on their specifications Do not use screws that do not comply with the VESA standard screw specifications Do not use fasten the screws too strongly this may damage the product or cause the product to fall leading to personal injury Samsung is not liable for these...

Page 66: ...stand Weight Body With stand Environmental Considerations Operating Temperature Operating Humidity Storage Tempera ure Storage Humidity PN42A40002D 42 ncn 42 3 inches measured diagonally 1024 x 768 60 Hz 10 10W 41 6 x 26 3 x 3 8 incnes 1055 0 x 667 4 x 95 mm 41 6 x 28 7 x 12 5 ncnes 1055 0 x 727 4 x 315 9 mrr 61 3 Ibs 27 8 Kg 69 5 Ibs 31 5 Kg tO ph 4 t t nthes metsure2 d ag nt X 1360 x 768 60 Hz 1...

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