Page 2 - See the warranty card for more information on warranty terms.; SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS NORTH AMERICAN LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT; specified, and to the Original Purchaser only.
English - Important Warranty Information Regarding Television Format Viewing Wide screen format PDP Displays (16:9, the aspect ratio of the screen width to height) are primarily designed to view wide screen format full-motion video. The images displayed on them should primarily be in the wide screen...
Page 3 - User Instructions
English - User Instructions Screen Image retention Do not display a still image (such as on a video game) on the plasma display 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 pag...
Page 4 - Symbols; Contents; ■ Connecting a DVD Player or Cable Box / Satellite; English
English - 4 Symbols Press One-Touch Button ➢ Note Contents General Information ■ List of Features .............................................................. 5 ■ Accessories .................................................................... 5 ■ Viewing the Control Panel ...........................
Page 5 - General Information; List of Features
English - 5 General Information List of Features • Adjustable picture settings that can be stored in the TV’s memory. • Automatic timer to turn the TV on and off. • A special sleep timer. • V-Chip function. • Excellent Digital Interface & Networking : With a built-in HD digital tuner, non-subscr...
Page 6 - Viewing the Control Panel; Buttons on the Lower-Right Part of the Panel
English - 6 Viewing the Control Panel Buttons on the Lower-Right Part of the Panel The buttons on the lower-right panel control your TV’s basic features, including the on-screen menu. To use the more advanced features, you must use the remote control. 1 SOURCE Toggles between all the available input...
Page 7 - Viewing the Connection Panel; Rear Panel Jacks
English - 7 Viewing the Connection Panel Rear Panel Jacks Use the rear panel jacks to connect A/V components that will be connected continuously, such as VCR or DVD players. For more information on connecting equipment, see pages 9-15. The product color and shape may vary depending on the model. 1 P...
Page 8 - Remote Control
English - 8 Remote Control You can use the remote control up to a distance of about feet from the TV. ➢ The performance of the remote control may be affected by bright light. 1 POWER Turns the TV on and off. 2 TV Selects the TV mode directly. 3 NUMERIC BUTTONS Press to directly select a channel. 4 –...
Page 9 - Connections; Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas; If you have two antennas, see “Separate VHF and UHF Antennas”.; Installing Batteries in the Remote Control; If the remote control doesn’t work, check the following:
English - Connections Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas If your antenna has a set of leads that look like this, see “Antennas with 300 Ω Flat Twin Leads” below. If your antenna has one lead that looks like this, see “Antennas with 75 Ω Round Leads”. If you have two antennas, see “Separate VHF and UHF ...
Page 10 - Connecting Cable TV; To connect to a cable TV system, follow the instructions below.
English - 10 Connecting Cable TV To connect to a cable TV system, follow the instructions below. Cable without a Cable Box1 Plug the incoming cable into the ANT IN terminal on the back of the TV. ➢ Because this TV is cable-ready, you do not need a cable box to view unscrambled cable channels. 1 Find...
Page 11 - provide the highest quality picture.
English - 11 Connecting a DVD Player or Cable Box / Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box) via HDMI This connection can only be made if there is an HDMI Output jack on the external device. This connection will provide the highest quality picture. 1 Connect an HDMI Cable between the HDMI IN(1, 2 or 3) jack...
Page 12 - Connecting a Camcorder; They allow you to view the camcorder tapes without using a VCR.
English - 1 Connecting a Camcorder The side panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a camcorder to your TV. They allow you to view the camcorder tapes without using a VCR. 1 Connect a Video Cable (or S-Video Cable) between the AV IN 2 [VIDEO] (or S-VIDEO) jack on the TV and the VIDEO OUT jack...
Page 13 - Connecting a VCR
English - 1 Connecting a VCR Video ConnectionThese instructions assume that you have already connected your TV to an antenna or a cable TV system (according to the instructions on pages ~10). Skip step 1 if you have not yet connected to an antenna or a cable system. ➢ If you have a “mono” (non-stere...
Page 14 - Connecting a Digital Audio System; Connecting an Amplifier / DVD Home Theater
English - 14 Connecting a Digital Audio System The rear panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a Digital Audio System(Home theater/Receiver) to your TV. 1 Connect an Optical Cable between the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) jacks on the TV and the Digital Audio Input (OPTICAL) jacks on the Digit...
Page 15 - Connecting a PC; Using the D-Sub Cable
English - 15 Connecting a PC Using the D-Sub Cable1 Connect a D-Sub Cable between PC IN [PC] jack on the TV and the PC output jack on your computer. Connect a PC Audio Cable between PC IN [AUDIO] jack on the TV and the Audio Out jack of the sound card on your computer. Using the HDMI/DVI Cable1 Conn...
Page 16 - Operation; Turning the TV On and Off
English - 16 Operation Turning the TV On and Off Press the POWER button on the remote control. You can also use the POWER button on the TV. ➢ It may take a while before you see a full picture. Plug & Play Feature When the TV is initially powered On, basic settings proceed automatically and subse...
Page 18 - Changing Channels
English - 18 If you want to reset this feature...1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Setup , then press the ENTER button. Press the ENTER button to select Plug & Play . For further details on setting up options, refer to the pages 16~17. ➢ The Plug &...
Page 19 - INFO
English - 1 Adjusting the Volume Using the Volume Buttons 1 Press the VOL or VOL button to increase or decrease the volume. Using the Mute Button At any time, you can cut off the sound using the MUTE button. 1 Press MUTE and the sound cuts off. Mute will displayed on the screen. To turn mute off, pr...
Page 22 - You can also press the; SOURCE; button on the remote control to view an external
English - To Select the Source Use to select TV or other external input sources such as DVD players or Set-top/Cable boxes connected to the TV. Use to select the input source of your choice. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Input , then press the ENTER b...
Page 23 - Picture Control; Changing the Picture Standard; : Select the picture for viewing movies in a dark room.; Customizing the Picture Settings; : Adjusts the contrast level of the picture.
English - Picture Control Changing the Picture Standard You can select the type of picture which best corresponds to your viewing requirements. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ENTER button to select Picture . Press the ENTER button to select Mode . Press the ▲ or ▼ button to s...
Page 24 - Adjusting the Detailed Settings; : Turns off the black adjustment function.
English - 4 Adjusting the Detailed Settings Samsung’s new TVs allow you to make even more precise picture settings than previous models. See below to adjust detailed picture settings.Activating Detailed Settings 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ENTER button to select Picture . ...
Page 26 - Configuring Picture Options
English - 6 Configuring Picture Options Activating Picture Options 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ENTER button to select Picture . Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Picture Options , then press the ENTER button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select a particular item. Press the E...
Page 27 - : Magnifies the size of the picture on the screen.; Zoom; : Enlarges the aspect ratio of the picture to fit the entire screen.; Just Scan; : Use the function to see the full image without any cutoff when HDMI
English - 7 Changing the Screen Size Occasionally, you may want to change the size of the image on your screen. Your TV comes with six screen size options, each designed to work best with specific types of video input. Your cable box or satellite receiver may have its own set of screen sizes as well...
Page 31 - • Pixel Shift; : Using this function, you can minutely move pixels on the PDP in the
English - 1 4 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the item you wish to change, then press the ENTER button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to change the value of the item, then press the ENTER button. • Optimum condition for pixel shift; PC TV/AV1/AV2/S-Video/Component/HDMI Horizontal Dot 1 2 Vertical Line 1...
Page 32 - Using the D Function
English - Using the D Function You can enjoy D movies and games on your TV. The D effects function enables you to view D images using special D glasses.Connections 1 Connect a HDMI/DVI cable between the HDMI IN 2 jack on the TV and the PC output jack on your computer. Connect a 3.5mm Stereo/2RCA cab...
Page 33 - Resetting the Picture Settings to the Factory Defaults; Off
English - Resetting the Picture Settings to the Factory Defaults 1 To select the desired picture mode, follow the Activating Picture Options instructions numbers 1 and 2. (see page 26) Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Picture Reset , then press the ENTER button. Press the ◄ or ► button to select OK...
Page 34 - Sound Control; Changing the Sound Standard; : To adjust the sound balance of the L/R
English - 4 Sound Control Changing the Sound Standard You can select the sound mode to best suit the programming you’re watching. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Sound , then press the ENTER button. Press the ENTER button to select Mode . Press the ▲ or...
Page 35 - Setting the TruSurround XT
English - 5 Setting the TruSurround XT TruSurround XT is a patented SRS technology that solves the problem of playing 5.1 multichannel content over two-speakers. TruSurround delivers a compelling, virtual surround sound experience through any two-speaker playback system, including internal televisio...
Page 36 - Automatic Volume Control
English - 6 Multi-Track Sound1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Sound , then press the ENTER button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Multi-Track Options , then press the ENTER button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Multi-Track Sound , then press the E...
Page 37 - Setting the TV Speakers On/Off
English - 7 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Sound , then press the ENTER button. Press the ▲ 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...
Page 38 - Channel Control; Selecting the Antenna
English - 8 Channel Control Selecting the Antenna 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Channel , then press the ENTER button. Press the ENTER button to select Antenna . Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Air or Cable , then press the ENTER button. Press the E...
Page 39 - Adding and Erasing Channels; : Press repeatedly to select
English - Adding and Erasing Channels You can add or delete a channel to display the channels you want. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Channel , then press the ENTER button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Channel List , then press the ENTER button. ...
Page 41 - Setting the Default Channel List Mode
English - 41 5 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Favorite , then press the ENTER button. The “ ” symbol will be highlighted and the channel will be set as a Favorite. To cancel your Favorite channel selection, press the ENTER button until the “ ” symbol disappears. Press the EXIT button to exit. ➢ O...
Page 43 - Checking the Digital-Signal Strength
English - 4 Checking the Digital-Signal Strength Unlike analog channels, which can vary in reception quality from snowy to clear, digital (HDTV) 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...
Page 44 - PC Display; Display Modes
English - 44 PC Display Using Your TV as a Computer (PC) Display Setting Up Your PC Software (Based on Windows XP) The Windows display-settings for a typical computer are shown below. The actual screens on your PC will probably be different, depending upon your particular version of Windows and your...
Page 45 - • When this TV is used as a PC display, 32-bit color is supported.; Setting up the TV with your PC
English - 45 • The interlace mode is not supported. • The TV operates abnormally if a non-standard video format is selected. • The table above conforms to IBM/VESA regulations and is based on using the Analog Input. • “ ✔ ” mark means that this mode is supported. ➢ • For the PN42A450P1D, PC text qua...
Page 47 - Time Setting; Setting the Time
English - 47 Time Setting Setting the Time Setting the clock is necessary in order to use the various timer features of the TV. Also, you can check the time while watching the TV. (Just press the INFO button.) Option 1: Setting the Clock Manually1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the...
Page 50 - Function Description; Selecting a Menu Language
English - 50 Function Description Selecting a Menu Language 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Setup , then press the ENTER button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Language , then press the ENTER button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the appropriate ...
Page 55 - Upgrading the Software
English - 55 Upgrading the Software Samsung may offer upgrades for your TV’s firmware in the future. Please contact the Samsung call center at 1-800-SAMSUNG to receive information about downloading upgrades and using a USB drive. Upgrades will be possible by connecting a USB drive to the USB port.1 ...
Page 58 - ALL
English - 58 4 The TV Parental Guidelines screen will appear. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select one of the six aged based categories: • TV-Y : All children. The themes and elements in this program are specifically designed for a very young audience, including children from ages two to six. • TV-Y7 :...
Page 59 - • PG; : Restricted. Children under 17 should be accompanied by an adult.; • NR
English - 5 How to Set up Restrictions Using “MPAA Ratings” (G, PG, PG-1, R, NC-17, X, NR ) The MPAA rating system uses the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) system, and its main application is for movies. When the V-Chip lock is on, the TV will automatically block any programs that are c...
Page 60 - viewers under the age of 14.
English - 60 How to Set up Restrictions Using “Canadian English” (for Canada Models)1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Setup , then press the ENTER button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select V-Chip , then press the ENTER button. The message Enter PIN will a...
Page 64 - Connecting Anynet+ Devices; To directly connect to TV; TV
English - 64 About Anynet+ What is Anynet+? Anynet+ is an AV network system that enables you to control all connected Samsung AV devices with your Samsung TV’s remote. Connecting Anynet+ Devices The Anynet+ system can be used only with Samsung AV devices that have the Anynet+ feature. To be sure you...
Page 65 - Scanning and Switching between Anynet+ Devices
English - 65 Setting Up Anynet+ The following settings are to use Anynet+ functions. Scanning and Switching between Anynet+ Devices 1 Press the TOOLS button. ➢ Anynet+ devices connected with the TV are listed. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select to a particular device and press the ENTER button. It ...
Page 66 - Recording
English - 66 Continued... Anynet+ MenuThe Anynet+ menu changes depending on the type and status of the Anynet+ devices connected to the TV. Anynet + Menu Description View TV Switches from Anynet+ to TV broadcast mode. Record Starts a recording. (This menu works only for a device supporting recording...
Page 67 - Listening through a Receiver (Home theater); Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select; Check Points before Requesting Service
English - 67 Listening through a Receiver (Home theater) You can listen to sound through a receiver instead of the TV speaker.1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Input , then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) , t...
Page 68 - Appendix; Troubleshooting
English - 68 Appendix Problem Possible Solution Poor picture quality. Try another channel. Adjust the antenna. Check all wire connections. Poor sound quality. Try another channel. Adjust the antenna. No picture or sound. Try another channel. Press the SOURCE button. Make sure the TV is plugged in. C...
Page 70 - Complete Step 1 of; Entering the menu; make sure to consult a specialized installation company.
English - 70 Moving to the remembered position1 Complete Step 1 of Entering the menu . 2 Pressing a Color (Red, Green, Yellow) button moves the auto wall mount to the saved position. ➢ You can move the wall mount to one of the 3 pre-set positions by pressing the Red (Position 1), Green (Position 2) ...
Page 71 - depending on their specifications.
English - 71 Wall Mount Kit Specifications (VESA) Install your wall mount on a solid wall perpendicular to the floor. When attaching to other building materials, please contact your nearest dealer. If installed on a ceiling or slanted wall, it may fall and result in severe personal injury. Product F...
Page 72 - How to assemble the Stand-Base; Warning; Specifications; Model Name
English - 72 How to assemble the Stand-Base Warning Firmly secure the stand to the TV before moving it, as the stand may fall and could cause serious injury. ➢ Two or more people should carry the TV. Never lay the TV on the floor because of possible damage to the screen. Always store the TV upright....
Page 74 - This page is intentionally; TOP VIEW
English - 74 Dimensions (PN50A450P1D) This page is intentionally left blank. TOP VIEW FRONT VIEW JACK PANEL DETAIL 3.7”H x 7.2”W SIDE VIEW REAR VIEW NOTE: All drawings not necessarily to scale. Some dimensions are subject to change without prior notice. Refer to dimensions on each unit prior to perf...