Samsung PS42D4ST manual Care and Maintenance, Identifying Problems, Liquids, Cabinet, Temperature

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Troubleshooting: Before Contacting Service Personnel

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Before contacting Samsung after-sales service, perform the following simple checks.

If you cannot solve the problem using the instructions below, note the model and serial number of the PDP and contact your local dealer.

No sound or picture

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Check that the mains lead has been connected to a wall socket.

 

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Check that you have pressed the ON or OFF button.

 

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Check the picture contrast and brightness settings.

 

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Check the volume.

 

 

 

Normal picture but no sound

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Check the volume.

 

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Check whether the volume MUTE button on the remote control has

 

 

been pressed.

 

 

 

No picture or black and white picture

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Adjust the color settings.

 

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Check that the video system selected is correct.

 

 

 

Sound and picture interference

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Plug your PDP into a different mains socket.

 

 

 

Remote control malfunctions

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Replace the remote control batteries.

 

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Clean the upper edge of the remote control (transmission window).

 

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Check the battery terminals.

 

 

 

Care and Maintenance

◆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 PDP-MONITOR ENG Important Warranty Information Regarding PDP Format Viewing User Instructions WarrantyScreen Image retention Cell DefectChecking Parts Separated Sales Contents Contents SymbolsFront Panel Your New Plasma Display PanelRear Panel Picture Still Becoming Familiar with the Remote ControlInserting the Batteries in the Remote Control Installation Notes Installing the Display on the Wall Attachment PanelExterior of the PDP may be different than the picture Connecting Speakers Ferrite Cores Mains lead is attached to the rear of your PDP Switching On and OffChanging the Picture Mode Selecting the Color System Video or S-Video ModeNormal Warm1 Warm2 Cool2 Cool1 Adjusting the Picture SettingsCustom PC mode only Color1 Color2 Color3 Adjusting the Picture Settings PC or DVI ModeViewing requirements Selecting the Picture SizeFreezing the Current Picture Changing the Sound ModeAdjusting the Sound Settings Auto Volume Extra Sound SettingsMelody Pseudo Stereo / Virtual SurroundAdjusting the Image Preferences PC Mode Locking the Control buttons Setting the MDC Multiple Display ControlYou can prevent the residual image of the PDP Protecting the Screen BurningDisplaying the PC Information Displaying the Setting InformationSetting and Displaying the Current Time Absent Power Off Switching On and Off AutomaticallySetting the Film Mode Video S-Video Component PC DVI Viewing the Picture In Picture PIPSEL Easy functions of remote controlListening to the Sound of the Sub Picture Viewing Pictures From External SourcesRear of the PDP Connecting to the Audio/Video InputConnecting to the DVD/DTV Receiver Input Connecting to the S-Video InputConnecting to the Rgbpc Input Connecting to the DVI InputSetting up Your PC Software Windows only Rgbpc Input Connector 15Pin Pin ConfigurationsRS232C Connector 9Pin DVI Input Connector 24PinInput Mode PC/DVI Power Saver PC mode only Identifying Problems Care and MaintenanceTemperature LiquidsMemo Memo After Sales Service
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