Quick Setup Guide

Step 4: Connect External Devices

Connecting an audio device (Home Theater, etc.)

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Connecting an AV device (DVD/Blu-ray player, cable/satellite box, etc.)

Use one of the connections below to connect your TV to an external A/V device. We recommend using HDMI for the highest picture quality.

When connecting to AV IN on the back of your TV, attach the video cable (yellow) to the green jack next to the AV IN label. The jack will not match the color of the video cable (yellow).

HDMI Cable (Not Supplied)

Best Connection

HD connection (up to 720p/1080i)

Using an HDMI Cable

DVD / Blu-ray player / HD cable box /

HD STB (Set-Top-Box) satellite receiver

Connect your TV to your Home Theater or other audio device to enjoy enhanced Sound quality.

Analog Audio connection

Using an Audio Cable

Amplifier / DVD home theater

Audio Cable (Not Supplied)

AUDIO IN

Digital Audio connection

Step 1

HDMI OUTDevice

Using an Optical Cable

: Install the Stand

Optical Cable (Not Supplied)

Digital Audio System

Follow the steps below to connect the TV to the stand.

NOTE

xx Make sure you distinguish between the front and back of the Stand and Guide Stand when assembling them.

xx Make sure that at least two people lift and move the TV.

xx Stand the product up and fasten the screws. If you fasten the screws with the PDP TV placed down, it may lean to one side.

 

Screws (M4 X L12)

Top view

 

 

 

Guide Stand

 

1 Connect the Guide Stand to the

 

 

Front

Stand

 

 

Stand using four screws (M4 X L12)

 

Rear

as shown.

 

 

 

Rear

 

 

 

 

2 With your TV upright, connect the 3 Fasten screws (M4 X L12) at

TV to the Stand as shown.

 

position 1, and then fasten the

 

 

two screws (M4 X L12) at position

 

 

2.

 

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s

s

 

 

Video Cable

(Not Supplied)

Lowest Quality Connection

Audio/Video connection (480i only)

Using an Audio/Video Cable

Digital Audio System, Amplifier, Home Theater

 

Audio Cable

 

(Not Supplied)

 

 

Device

VIDEO OUT

 

AUDIO OUT

 

 

 

 

 

3

HDMI to DVI Cable

Very Good Connection

IN

(Not Supplied)

 

 

HDMI

 

HD connection (up to 720p/1080i)

 

 

 

 

Using a DVI to HDMI Cable

 

 

DVI OUT

DVD / Blu-ray player / HD cable box /

 

 

 

HD STB (Set-Top-Box) satellite receiver

 

 

AUDIO OUT

Device

Audio Cable (Not Supplied)

Good Connection

Component connection (up to 720p/1080i)

Using a Component Cable

COMPONENT OUT Digital Audio System, Amplifier,

Home Theater

Component Cable

 

(Not Supplied)

Device

 

AUDIO OUT

OPTICAL

Connecting a PC

Connect your TV to a PC to use it as a Monitor.

 

 

 

HD connection

Audio Cable (Not Supplied)

 

Using a DVI to HDMI Cable

 

 

 

AUDIO OUT

 

 

 

DVI OUT

HDMI to DVI Cable (Not Supplied)

Using an D-Sub Cable

D-Sub Cable (Not Supplied)

PC OUT

Audio Cable (Not Supplied)

AUDIO OUT

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s

s

s

 

 

 

s

Front

2

Rear

1

Step 2: Install the Batteries into the Remote

Step 5: Run Plug & Play

When you turn on your TV for the first time, it automatically launches the Plug & Play function. With Plug & Play, you can select the On Screen Display language, set the clock mode, and launch the TV’s channel memorizing process.

It also displays connection instructions similar to those in this guide.

To navigate while Plug & Play is running, press the Up, Down, Left or Right arrow buttons on your remote. To make a selection, press the ENTEREbutton.

Most cable systems are Standard(STD) systems, If you are not sure about what kind of cable system you have, contact your cable company.

If your TV is attached to a cable or satellite box, skip Steps 3 through 5. After Plug & Play is complete, set your TV to Channel 3 or 4, according to the directions for your cable or satellite box.

7Select the time zone in which you live, and then press ENTEREbutton.

8After the time zone screen, The connection method for best HD screen quality is displayed. Press Right arrow button on your remote to view each screen in succession. Press the Blue button to skip this section.

To install batteries into your remote control, follow these steps:

1.

Lift the cover on the back of the remote

 

upward as shown in the figure to the

 

right.

2.

Install two AAA batteries.

 

Make sure to match the + and -

To skip a screen, press the MENU button. To turn on your TV, press the POWER button on the remote or on the TV. To run Plug & Play, follow these steps:

1 Using your remote control,

 

Plug & Play

 

 

Select Language of the OSD.

 

 

select the language for the On

English

 

 

 

 

Screen Display (OSD), and then

Language

:

Español

 

press ENTEREbutton.

 

 

Français

 

 

 

 

UMove

EEnter

4The TV memorizes the available channels. This process can take up to 45 minutes.

Plug & Play

 

Auto Program in Progress.

 

 

 

DTV Air : --

Air : --

 

 

 

DTV Cable : --

Cable : --

Cable : 35

 

 

 

 

48%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stop

EEnter mSkip

9The Enjoy your TV. screen appears. Then press ENTEREbutton.

If You Want to Rerun Plug & Play

1.

Press the SOURCE button on your remote, then select TV mode.

2.

Press the MENU button on your remote to display the menu.

3.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Setup, and then press ENTEREbutton.

4.

Press ENTEREagain to select Plug & Play.

ends of the batteries to the diagram in the battery compartment.

3. Replace the cover.

Step 3: Connect Power and Antenna or Cable

VHF/UHF Antenna

Antenna Cable

 

Connect Ant In to

 

 

(Not Supplied)

 

 

Wall cable jack

 

 

 

 

 

 

• VHF/UHF Antenna

or

Cable or Satellite box

 

 

 

Ant or Cable Out

2Select Home Use, and then press ENTEREbutton. If you select Store Demo, the TV will reset your picture and audio settings every 30 minutes.

3 Antenna Source is Air, Cable

or Auto, you must select

Plug & Play

Select ‘Home Use’ when installing this TV in your home.

Store Demo

Home Use

 

 

 

LMove EEnter

 

 

 

Plug & Play

Select the Antenna source to memorize.

5After the TV has memorized the channels, choose the Clock Mode. Select Auto if you have a digital channel in your area. Select Manual if you don’t, or if you have a cable or satellite box. When done, press ENTEREbutton.

If you select Manual, the clock setting screen appears.

Plug & Play

 

 

Set the Clock Mode.

 

 

Clock Mode

Auto

 

Manual

 

 

 

UMove

EEnter

mSkip

Use a 75 ohm (round) cable.

Make sure the AC power cord is plugged in securely to the wall outlet and the TV.

Antenna Source to same type

as your cable system type. After

selecting source, select Start;

then press the ENTERE

button on your remote.

Air

Start

Cable

Start

Auto

Start

 

 

UMove

EEnter mSkip

6 Select the daylight savings time

Plug & Play

 

 

 

 

 

setting: Off, On or Auto and

Set to daylight saving time.

Off

 

then press ENTEREbutton.

 

 

DST

On

 

This function is only available

 

 

 

 

Auto

 

when the Clock Mode is set to

UMove

EEnter

mSkip

Auto.

 

 

 

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Samsung PN42C450 setup guide Connect External Devices, Install the Stand, Connect Power and Antenna or Cable