Samsung PPM42S2 manual Care and Maintenance

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Troubleshooting

Before you call a service technician, please scan this list of problems and possible solutions. It may save you time and money.

Problem		Possible Solution

Poor picture.		Check all wire connections.

The power indicator is blink-		The monitor is using its power management system.
ing.		Check the power management utility on your computer.

Your Remote control does not		Press the “Mode” button to put your remote control in the
operate the monitor.		“Monitor” mode.

The monitor won’t turn on.		Make sure the wall outlet is working.

There is no screen image.		Check to see that both the monitor and the source are plugged
		in and turned on.

The image is too light or		Adjust the Brightness or Contrast settings.
too dark.

The image is too large or		Adjust the Size settings.
too small.

The message "Check Temp"		The PDP is overheated. Power off the PDP and let it cool for a
blinks on the screen and then		while.
the picture switches OFF.

The message "Check Fan		The cooling fan of the PDP may have a problem. Contact an
blinks on the screen and then		authorized service center.
the picture switches OFF.

The position and size of		Adjust the screen correctly referring to “Picture Automatic
picture are distored.		Adjustment” in page 57.

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Care and Maintenance

With proper care, your PDP will give you many years of service. Please follow these guidelines to get the maximum performance from your PDP.

Identifying Problems

•Do not put the PDP near extremely hot, cold, humid or dusty places.

•Do not put the PDP near appliances that create magnetic fields.

•Keep the ventilation openings clear.

•Do not place the PDP on a rough and slanted surface, such as cloth or paper.

Liquids

•Do not place liquids near or on the PDP.

Cabinet

•Never open the cabinet or touch the parts inside.

•Wipe your PDP with a clean, dry cloth. Never use water, cleaning fluids, wax, or chemicals.

•Do not put heavy objects on top of the cabinet.

Temperature

•If your PDP is suddenly moved from a cold to a warm place, unplug the power cord for at least two hours so that moisture that may have formed inside the unit can dry completely.

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Contents Owner’s Instructions Thank You for Choosing Samsung Important Safety InformationUser Instructions FCC InformationUser Instructions Table of ContentsSetup Your New Plasma Display Panel Remote Control Buttons Wall attachment panel Wall Installation InstructionsInstallation Notes Installing the Display on the Wall Attachment PanelSeparating the Display from the Wall Attachment Panel Displaying Clock Turning the MonitorPDP On and OffViewing the Menus and Displays Displaying Status InformationConnections Videotape Playback Connecting Speakers Connecting a VCR/Cable BoxConnecting speakers to stands To Play DVD Connecting a DVD/Set-Top BoxPower Plug Video Y, Pb, Pr Cable Audio Cable Picture ControlMove the joystick left or right to change the value Using Automatic Picture SettingsCustomizing the Picture Press the Menu button to exitDown to select PIP, then press the joystick to Selecting the PIP Screen Selecting an External SignalSource in the cover on the remote control Viewing the Picture-in-PictureSelecting the Sound Source RGB mode Move the joystick left or right to select Large or Small Move the joystick to move the PIP screen where you WantMove the joystick up or down to select Size Move the joystick up or down to select LocateFreezing the Picture When entering the Video modeChanging the Screen Size Sound Control Customizing the Sound Using Automatic Sound Settings Time Setting Using the SurroundSetting the Sleep Timer Setting the ClockSetting the On/Off Timer Setting the TimersConnecting PC and Operation To watch the PC screen Connecting to a PCPin Configuration Setting up Your Monitor Plug and Play848 X 60.000 29.800 How to Set up Your PC Software Windows onlyPress the joystick to enter Adjusting the PC ScreenAdjusting the R.G.B To enterEnlarging the Image Zoom Moving the Zoom Picture Picture Automatic Adjustment On/Off Changing the Size of the Image Picture Quality AdjustmentFine Tuning Phase Frequency AdjustmentHorizontal Sync Power Saver RGB mode onlyFunction Description Numeric buttons Selecting a Menu Language Setting the Multi ControlDigital Noise Reduction Auto Power OnSetting up Your Remote Control Using the Panel LockVCR Codes Cable Box Codes DVD Codes Remote Control CodesMultiple Display Control Introduction InstallationInstallation Continue Beginning-Confirming the Port Main ScreenBeginning-Changing the Port Power ControlInput Source Control Selection Screen of Power ControlAspect Ratio Screen of Video/S-Video Switches the input source of the selected display into RGB2Aspect Ratio Screen of RGB1, RGB2 Time ControlSettings Control-Picture RGB Settings Control-PictureSettings Control Screen Audio Settings Control-AudioTroubleshooting Appendix Care and Maintenance Memo Specifications