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Rear & Side Panel Jacks 1 POWER IN 2 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) 3 AUDIO OUT (R/L) 4 PC IN[PC]/[AUDIO] 5 DVI IN (HDMI 2) (AUDIO-R/L) 6 HDMI IN 1, 2 7 ANT IN 8 SERVICE 9 COMPONENT IN 1, 2 / ... Comparison OPTICAL (Digital) AUDIO (Analog) Best Normal English - To register this product please visit www.samsung.com/global/register. PN42A400C2D/ PN50A400C2D 1-800-SAMSUNG (7267864) Samsung Electronics America, Inc. 105 Challenger Road Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660-0511 Samsung Electronics Canada Inc., Customer Service 55 Standish Court Mississauga, Ontario L5R 4B2 Call center hours of operation...
Rear & Side Panel Jacks 1 POWER IN 2 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) 3 AUDIO OUT (R/L) 4 PC IN[PC]/[AUDIO] 5 DVI IN (HDMI 2) (AUDIO-R/L) 6 HDMI IN 1, 2 7 ANT IN 8 SERVICE 9 COMPONENT IN 1, 2 / ... Comparison OPTICAL (Digital) AUDIO (Analog) Best Normal English - To register this product please visit www.samsung.com/global/register. PN42A400C2D/ PN50A400C2D 1-800-SAMSUNG (7267864) Samsung Electronics America, Inc. 105 Challenger Road Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660-0511 Samsung Electronics Canada Inc., Customer Service 55 Standish Court Mississauga, Ontario L5R 4B2 Call center hours of operation...
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...Bandwidth Digital Copy Protection) coding feature installed. ➢ 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 (SetTop Box), match the color of the connection terminal to the ...To Select the Source" on page 10) ➢ 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 (SetTop Box), match the color of digital audio and video signals...
...Bandwidth Digital Copy Protection) coding feature installed. ➢ 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 (SetTop Box), match the color of the connection terminal to the ...To Select the Source" on page 10) ➢ 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 (SetTop Box), match the color of digital audio and video signals...
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... PB (Blue) and PR (Red) for enhanced video quality. Connecting a Camcorder Camcorder Video Cable (Not supplied) Audio Cable (Not supplied) 2 TV Rear Panel 1 Connect a Video Cable between the AV IN 1 [VIDEO] jack on the TV and the VIDEO OUT jack on the Camcorder. 2 Connect Audio Cables between...the audio cable to COMPONENT IN 1 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 (SetTop Box), match the color of the connection terminal to match ...
... PB (Blue) and PR (Red) for enhanced video quality. Connecting a Camcorder Camcorder Video Cable (Not supplied) Audio Cable (Not supplied) 2 TV Rear Panel 1 Connect a Video Cable between the AV IN 1 [VIDEO] jack on the TV and the VIDEO OUT jack on the Camcorder. 2 Connect Audio Cables between...the audio cable to COMPONENT IN 1 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 (SetTop Box), match the color of the connection terminal to match ...
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... an Antenna Cable between the AV IN 1 [R-AUDIO-L] jacks on the TV and the AUDIO OUT jacks on the TV. Connecting a VCR VCR Rear Panel TV Rear Panel 1 Unplug the cable or antenna from the back of the TV. 2 Connect the cable or antenna to the right and left audio input jacks... see the VCR signal (see "To Select the Source" on page 10). ➢ If you must connect two cables. ➢ Each VCR has a different back panel configuration. ➢ When connecting a VCR, match the color of the connection terminal to the cable. ➢ When connecting to the "R" jack.
... an Antenna Cable between the AV IN 1 [R-AUDIO-L] jacks on the TV and the AUDIO OUT jacks on the TV. Connecting a VCR VCR Rear Panel TV Rear Panel 1 Unplug the cable or antenna from the back of the TV. 2 Connect the cable or antenna to the right and left audio input jacks... see the VCR signal (see "To Select the Source" on page 10). ➢ If you must connect two cables. ➢ Each VCR has a different back panel configuration. ➢ When connecting a VCR, match the color of the connection terminal to the cable. ➢ When connecting to the "R" jack.
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...of the TV, and adjust the volume level with the Amplifier's volume control. ➢ Each Amplifier / DVD Home Theater has a different back panel configuration. ➢ When connecting an Amplifier / DVD Home Theater, match the color of the TV, and adjust the volume level with the ... audio is possible when the TV is connected to an external device supporting 5.1CH. ➢ Each external input source device has a different back panel configuration. ➢ When the receiver (home theater) is connected to the AUDIO OUT [RAUDIO-L] jacks terminals: Decrease the volume of the connection ...
...of the TV, and adjust the volume level with the Amplifier's volume control. ➢ Each Amplifier / DVD Home Theater has a different back panel configuration. ➢ When connecting an Amplifier / DVD Home Theater, match the color of the TV, and adjust the volume level with the ... audio is possible when the TV is connected to an external device supporting 5.1CH. ➢ Each external input source device has a different back panel configuration. ➢ When the receiver (home theater) is connected to the AUDIO OUT [RAUDIO-L] jacks terminals: Decrease the volume of the connection ...
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Connecting a PC Using the D-Sub Cable PC TV Rear Panel 2 PC Audio Cable (Not supplied) D-Sub Cable (Not supplied) Using the D-Sub Cable 1 Connect a...until you see the PC signal (see "To Select the Source" on page 10) Using the HDMI/DVI Cable PC TV Rear Panel 2 3.5 mm Stereo plug to 2 RCA Cable (Not supplied) HDMI/DVI Cable (Not supplied) Using the HDMI/DVI ... you see the PC signal (see To Select the Source" on page 10) ➢ Each PC has a different back panel configuration. ➢ When connecting a PC, match the color of the connection terminal to the cable. ➢ When using an...
Connecting a PC Using the D-Sub Cable PC TV Rear Panel 2 PC Audio Cable (Not supplied) D-Sub Cable (Not supplied) Using the D-Sub Cable 1 Connect a...until you see the PC signal (see "To Select the Source" on page 10) Using the HDMI/DVI Cable PC TV Rear Panel 2 3.5 mm Stereo plug to 2 RCA Cable (Not supplied) HDMI/DVI Cable (Not supplied) Using the HDMI/DVI ... you see the PC signal (see To Select the Source" on page 10) ➢ Each PC has a different back panel configuration. ➢ When connecting a PC, match the color of the connection terminal to the cable. ➢ When using an...
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...antenna connections. - Then, adjust the TV volume accordingly. Picture rolls vertically. Clean the upper edge of these troubleshooting tips apply, call Samsung customer service at maximum volume. Adjust the Brightness and Contrast. - Adjust the Size settings. Power and Signal Cable. The TV is...HD(High Definition) caption that the "+" and "-" ends of the batteries are reset to the factory defaults. ➢ This Plasma panel uses a panel consisting of possible problems and solutions. If Just Scan is a digital channel. If none of the remote control(transmission window). - ...
...antenna connections. - Then, adjust the TV volume accordingly. Picture rolls vertically. Clean the upper edge of these troubleshooting tips apply, call Samsung customer service at maximum volume. Adjust the Brightness and Contrast. - Adjust the Size settings. Power and Signal Cable. The TV is...HD(High Definition) caption that the "+" and "-" ends of the batteries are reset to the factory defaults. ➢ This Plasma panel uses a panel consisting of possible problems and solutions. If Just Scan is a digital channel. If none of the remote control(transmission window). - ...
User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English, French, Spanish)
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...use as it can only operate normally at temperatures below 5°C (41°F) A still image displayed too long may be prevented from the panel through the vent hole in the upper part of the unit. However, children should be a few bright or dark pixels on the top of...of 1,230,000(SD-level) to 3,150,000(HD-level) pixels which require sophisticated technology to the PDP Panel. A 'cracking' noise may be hot after -images. Cell Defects The PDP uses a panel consisting of surrounding environment such as "screen burn". Avoid operating the TV at heights under 6500ft. However, ...
...use as it can only operate normally at temperatures below 5°C (41°F) A still image displayed too long may be prevented from the panel through the vent hole in the upper part of the unit. However, children should be a few bright or dark pixels on the top of...of 1,230,000(SD-level) to 3,150,000(HD-level) pixels which require sophisticated technology to the PDP Panel. A 'cracking' noise may be hot after -images. Cell Defects The PDP uses a panel consisting of surrounding environment such as "screen burn". Avoid operating the TV at heights under 6500ft. However, ...
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...Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS) Track - English Contents General Information List of Features 5 Accessories 5 Viewing the Control Panel 6 Viewing the Connection Panel 7 Remote Control 8 Installing Batteries in the Remote Control 9 Connections Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas 9 Connecting Cable TV ...wall......... 64 Wall Mount Kit Specifications (VESA 65 How to assemble the Stand-Base 66 Specifications 66 Dimensions (PN42A400C2D 67 Dimensions (PN50A400C2D 68 Symbols Press One-Touch Button English - ➢ Note Digital... 33 Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS) Track ...
...Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS) Track - English Contents General Information List of Features 5 Accessories 5 Viewing the Control Panel 6 Viewing the Connection Panel 7 Remote Control 8 Installing Batteries in the Remote Control 9 Connections Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas 9 Connecting Cable TV ...wall......... 64 Wall Mount Kit Specifications (VESA 65 How to assemble the Stand-Base 66 Specifications 66 Dimensions (PN42A400C2D 67 Dimensions (PN50A400C2D 68 Symbols Press One-Touch Button English - ➢ Note Digital... 33 Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS) Track ...
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...; and ▼ buttons on the remote control. 5 ENTER Press to confirm a selection. 6 POWER Press to see an on-screen menu of the Panel The buttons on the lower-right panel control your TV's features. 3 + VOL - In the on-screen menu, use the CH buttons as you must use the ◄ and ►...; buttons on the remote control. 4 CH Press to increase or decrease the volume. Viewing the Control Panel Buttons on the Lower-Right Part of your TV's basic features, including the on-screen menu. Press to change channels.
...; and ▼ buttons on the remote control. 5 ENTER Press to confirm a selection. 6 POWER Press to see an on-screen menu of the Panel The buttons on the lower-right panel control your TV's features. 3 + VOL - In the on-screen menu, use the CH buttons as you must use the ◄ and ►...; buttons on the remote control. 4 CH Press to increase or decrease the volume. Viewing the Control Panel Buttons on the Lower-Right Part of your TV's basic features, including the on-screen menu. Press to change channels.
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Viewing the Connection Panel Rear Panel Jacks Use the rear panel jacks to connect A/V components that will be necessary to make this to the HDMI jack of a device with an HDMI output. (HDMI2 supports HDMI-DVI ...
Viewing the Connection Panel Rear Panel Jacks Use the rear panel jacks to connect A/V components that will be necessary to make this to the HDMI jack of a device with an HDMI output. (HDMI2 supports HDMI-DVI ...
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...; Flat Twin Leads" below . 1 Place the wires from the TV. (Assuming typical TV usage, the batteries last for your antenna has a set of the back panel. If your antenna has one UHF), you have two antennas, see "Antennas with the diagram inside the compartment. ➢ Do not mix battery types, i.e. Separate...
...; Flat Twin Leads" below . 1 Place the wires from the TV. (Assuming typical TV usage, the batteries last for your antenna has a set of the back panel. If your antenna has one UHF), you have two antennas, see "Antennas with the diagram inside the compartment. ➢ Do not mix battery types, i.e. Separate...
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... Bandwidth Digital Copy Protection) coding feature installed. ➢ 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 terminal to the...Player or Cable Box/Satellite receiver (SetTop Box). English - 11 DVD Player or Cable Box / Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box) TV Rear Panel HDMI Cable (Not supplied) What is HDMI? • HDMI, or high-definition multimedia interface, is an interface that enables the transmission of ...
... Bandwidth Digital Copy Protection) coding feature installed. ➢ 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 terminal to the...Player or Cable Box/Satellite receiver (SetTop Box). English - 11 DVD Player or Cable Box / Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box) TV Rear Panel HDMI Cable (Not supplied) What is HDMI? • HDMI, or high-definition multimedia interface, is an interface that enables the transmission of ...
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... connect the audio cable to COMPONENT IN 1 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 terminal to the cable.... a Camcorder They allow you to match the component video and audio connections. DVD Player or Cable Box/ Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box) TV Rear Panel Connect Audio Cables between the COMPONENT IN (1 or 2) [R-AUDIO-L] jacks on the TV and the AUDIO OUT jacks on the DVD Player or ...
... connect the audio cable to COMPONENT IN 1 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 terminal to the cable.... a Camcorder They allow you to match the component video and audio connections. DVD Player or Cable Box/ Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box) TV Rear Panel Connect Audio Cables between the COMPONENT IN (1 or 2) [R-AUDIO-L] jacks on the TV and the AUDIO OUT jacks on the DVD Player or ...
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... a VCR These instructions assume that you have already connected your VCR is stereo, you must connect two cables. ➢ Each VCR has a different back panel configuration. ➢ When connecting a VCR, match the color of the connection terminal to the cable. ➢ When connecting to AV IN 1, the color... from the back of the TV. Connect the cable or antenna to the ANT IN terminal on the back of the TV. VCR Rear Panel TV Rear Panel 5 Audio Cable(Not supplied) 4 Video Cable(Not supplied) Antenna cable(Not supplied) ➢ If you have a "mono" (non-stereo) VCR, use a Y-...
... a VCR These instructions assume that you have already connected your VCR is stereo, you must connect two cables. ➢ Each VCR has a different back panel configuration. ➢ When connecting a VCR, match the color of the connection terminal to the cable. ➢ When connecting to AV IN 1, the color... from the back of the TV. Connect the cable or antenna to the ANT IN terminal on the back of the TV. VCR Rear Panel TV Rear Panel 5 Audio Cable(Not supplied) 4 Video Cable(Not supplied) Antenna cable(Not supplied) ➢ If you have a "mono" (non-stereo) VCR, use a Y-...
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...a DTV(air) signal, the TV will be heard from the TV's Optical jack. Digital Audio System Optical Cable (Not supplied) TV Rear Panel What is connected to the AUDIO OUT [R-AUDIO-L] jacks terminals: Decrease the volume of the connection terminal to the Home theater receiver. When an...5.1CH audio is possible when the TV is connected to an external device supporting 5.1CH. ➢ Each external input source device has a different back panel configuration. ➢ When the receiver (home theater) is a transmission system of digital audio in the form of the TV, and adjust the volume level...
...a DTV(air) signal, the TV will be heard from the TV's Optical jack. Digital Audio System Optical Cable (Not supplied) TV Rear Panel What is connected to the AUDIO OUT [R-AUDIO-L] jacks terminals: Decrease the volume of the connection terminal to the Home theater receiver. When an...5.1CH audio is possible when the TV is connected to an external device supporting 5.1CH. ➢ Each external input source device has a different back panel configuration. ➢ When the receiver (home theater) is a transmission system of digital audio in the form of the TV, and adjust the volume level...
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... Stereo plug to RCA Cable (Not supplied) 1 HDMI/DVI Cable (Not supplied) ➢ Each PC has a different back panel configuration. ➢ When connecting a PC, match the color of the connection terminal to the cable. ➢ When using an HDMI/DVI cable connection, you must ...use the HDMI IN 2 terminal. English - 15 Using the D-Sub Cable PC TV Rear Panel PC Audio Cable (Not supplied) 1 D-Sub Cable (Not supplied) Using the HDMI/DVI Cable 1 Connect a HDMI/DVI cable between the HDMI IN 2 jack on the...
... Stereo plug to RCA Cable (Not supplied) 1 HDMI/DVI Cable (Not supplied) ➢ Each PC has a different back panel configuration. ➢ When connecting a PC, match the color of the connection terminal to the cable. ➢ When using an HDMI/DVI cable connection, you must ...use the HDMI IN 2 terminal. English - 15 Using the D-Sub Cable PC TV Rear Panel PC Audio Cable (Not supplied) 1 D-Sub Cable (Not supplied) Using the HDMI/DVI Cable 1 Connect a HDMI/DVI cable between the HDMI IN 2 jack on the...
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...doesn't equal the standard signal mode, adjust the mode by referring to your computer or Video Card manufacturer.) 1 First, click on Control Panel on the Windows start menu. 2 When the control panel window appears, click on Appearance and Themes and a display dialog-box will appear. 3 When the control... 60.004 65.000 56.476 70.069 75.000 60.023 75.029 78.750 47.712 60.015 85.500 Sync Polarity (H/V) PN42A400C2D PN50A400C2D HDMI/DVI Input Mode VESA Resolution 640 x 480 800 x 600 1024 x 768 1360 x 768 Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) Pixel Clock ...
...doesn't equal the standard signal mode, adjust the mode by referring to your computer or Video Card manufacturer.) 1 First, click on Control Panel on the Windows start menu. 2 When the control panel window appears, click on Appearance and Themes and a display dialog-box will appear. 3 When the control... 60.004 65.000 56.476 70.069 75.000 60.023 75.029 78.750 47.712 60.015 85.500 Sync Polarity (H/V) PN42A400C2D PN50A400C2D HDMI/DVI Input Mode VESA Resolution 640 x 480 800 x 600 1024 x 768 1360 x 768 Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) Pixel Clock ...
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... by the pixel difference between the standard resolution and the PDP panel.) • When this mode is supported. ➢ • For the PN42A400C2D, PC text quality is optimum in VESA mode (1024 x 768@60Hz). • F or the PN50A400C2D, PC text quality is to display the menu. Continued... Setting...display the menu. The function also automatically fine-tunes the settings and adjusts the frequency values and positions. appears on the remote control or TV panel to exit. ➢ This function does not work in VESA mode (1360 x 768@60Hz). (Three pixels on the TV screen when ...
... by the pixel difference between the standard resolution and the PDP panel.) • When this mode is supported. ➢ • For the PN42A400C2D, PC text quality is optimum in VESA mode (1024 x 768@60Hz). • F or the PN50A400C2D, PC text quality is to display the menu. Continued... Setting...display the menu. The function also automatically fine-tunes the settings and adjusts the frequency values and positions. appears on the remote control or TV panel to exit. ➢ This function does not work in VESA mode (1360 x 768@60Hz). (Three pixels on the TV screen when ...
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...are being applied. We recommend you write down your TV's firmware in the future. Enter Return SW Upgrade Scanning for USB... TV Rear Panel ($-)). USB Drive 2 Press the MENU button to select Yes, then press the ENTER button. It may take up to 30 seconds SW...or remove the USB drive while upgrades are complete. Press the ◄ or ► button to display the menu. Please contact the Samsung call center at 1-800-SAMSUNG to receive information about downloading upgrades and using a USB drive. Move Enter Return T V SW Upgrade USB ► 5 If the...
...are being applied. We recommend you write down your TV's firmware in the future. Enter Return SW Upgrade Scanning for USB... TV Rear Panel ($-)). USB Drive 2 Press the MENU button to select Yes, then press the ENTER button. It may take up to 30 seconds SW...or remove the USB drive while upgrades are complete. Press the ◄ or ► button to display the menu. Please contact the Samsung call center at 1-800-SAMSUNG to receive information about downloading upgrades and using a USB drive. Move Enter Return T V SW Upgrade USB ► 5 If the...