PDP-MONITOR (PLASMA DISPLAY PANEL) PPM42M5S PPM42M5H PPM50M5H PPM63M5H Owner's Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Intended for Commercial Use and Operation ON-SCREEN MENUS Picture In Picture (PIP) VIDEO WALL MDC (Multiple Display Control) Screen Burn Protection Digital Natural Image engine This device is a Class A digital apparatus. Register your product at www.samsung.com/global/register User Instructions Screen Image retention Do not display a still image (such as on a video game or when hooking up a PC to this PDP Monitor) on the plasma monitor panel for more than 2 hours as it can cause screen image retention. This image retention is also known as "screen burn". To avoid such image retention, reduce the degree of brightness and contrast of the screen when displaying a still image. Height The PDP Monitor can normally operate only under 2000m in height. It might abnormally function at a place over 2000m in height so do not install and operate there. Heat on the top of the PDP Monitor The top side of the product may be hot after long periods of use as heat dissipates from the panel through the vent hole in the upper part of the product. This is normal and does not indicate any defect or operation failure of the product. However, children should be prevented from touching the upper part of the product. The product is making a `cracking' noise. A `cracking' noise may occur when the product contracts or expands due to a change of surrounding environment such as temperature or humidity. This is normal and not a defect of the unit. Cell Defects The PDP Monitor uses a panel consisting of 1,230,000(SD-level) to 3,150,000(HD-level) pixels which require sophisticated technology to produce. However, there may a few bright or dark pixels on the screen. These pixels will have no impact on the performance of the product. Avoid operating the PDP Monitor at temperatures below 5°C(41°F) A still image displayed too long may cause permanent damage to the PDP Monitor Panel Watching the PDP Monitor in 4:3 format for a long period of time may leave traces of borders displayed on the left, right and center of the screen caused by the difference of light emission on the screen. Playing a DVD or a game console may cause similar effect to the screen. Damage caused by the above effect are not covered by the Warranty. Afterimage on the Screen. Displaying still images from Video games and PC for longer than a certain period of time may produce partial afterimages. To prevent this effect, reduce the `brightness' and `contrast' when displaying still images for a long time. Warranty - Warranty does not cover any damage caused by image retention. - Burn-in is not covered by the warranty. Installation Be sure to contact an authorized service center, when installing your monitor in a location with heavy dust, high or low temperatures, high humidity, chemical substance and where it operates for 24 hours such as the airport, the train station or etc. Failure to do so may cause a serious damage to your monitor. Installing the product in an airtight place may shorten the lifetime of the product. English - 2 Checking Parts PPM42M5S/ 42M5H/50M5H Owner's Instructions Remote Control/ AAA Batteries Power Cord Stand-Base (2EA) Install CD - MDC Software (RS-232C) Ferrite Cores for Speaker Wire (2EA) (Refer to page 14) Screws (4EA) PC Cable English - 3 Contents FOREWORD User Instructions............................................................................................ 2 CONNECTING AND PREPARING YOUR DISPLAY Control Panel................................................................................................. Infrared Remote Control ................................................................................ Inserting the Batteries in the Remote Control................................................ Assembling the Stand-Base .......................................................................... Installing the Display on the Wall Attachment Panel ..................................... Installing the Display Vertically ...................................................................... Before Using the Video Wall and the Multiple Display Control function ........ Connecting Speakers .................................................................................... Switching Your PDP Monitor On and Off....................................................... Choosing Your Language.............................................................................. 6 8 9 9 10 12 12 13 15 15 USING YOUR DISPLAY Changing the Picture Standard ..................................................................... Customizing the Picture Settings................................................................... Adjusting the RGB Color (PC Mode) ............................................................. Setting the Picture (PC Mode)....................................................................... Using Zoom function (PC Mode) ................................................................... Viewing the PC Information ........................................................................... Selecting the Picture Size.............................................................................. Freezing the Current Picture ......................................................................... Changing the Sound Standard ...................................................................... Extra Sound Settings..................................................................................... Activating Panel Button Lock......................................................................... Activating Remote Control Button Lock......................................................... Setting Up Your Personal ID Number............................................................ 16 17 18 19 21 22 23 24 24 25 26 27 28 English - 4 Contents (continued) USING YOUR DISPLAY (CONTINUED) Setting the MDC (Multiple Display Control) ................................................... Preventing Screen Burn-in ............................................................................ Reducing the Effects of Screen Burn ............................................................ Setting the Screen Burn Protection Timer ..................................................... Setting the Multiple Screen............................................................................ Displaying the Setting Information................................................................. Setting and Displaying the Current Time....................................................... Switching the PDP Monitor On and Off Automatically................................... Selecting the Fan........................................................................................... Setting the Film Mode.................................................................................... Viewing the Picture in Picture (PIP)............................................................... Listening to the Sound of the Sub Picture ..................................................... Viewing an External Signal Source ............................................................... 29 30 31 32 33 34 34 35 37 38 39 41 42 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND CONNECTIONS Connecting to the Audio/Video Input ............................................................. Connecting to the S-Video Input.................................................................... Connecting to the Component Input.............................................................. Connecting to the DVD/DTV Receiver Input ................................................. Connecting to the DVI Input .......................................................................... Connecting to the PC Input ........................................................................... Setting up Your PC Software (Windows only) ............................................... Input Mode (PC/DVI) ..................................................................................... Power Saver (PC1 mode only) ...................................................................... 43 44 44 45 46 46 47 48 49 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE Troubleshooting: Before Contacting Service Personnel................................ Technical Specifications ................................................................................ Dimension...................................................................................................... 50 51 52 Symbols Press Important Note English - 5 Control Panel The actual configuration of your PDP Monitor may be different, depending on your model. Front of the PDP Monitor Speaker Speaker a b c a SOURCE - Select the external input source. - Store your settings in the menu. - When the Main menu is displayed on screen, the Main menu is not operated with source key. b Power Indicator - Power Off; Black - Power On; Green MENU Display the on-screen menu. c Remote Control Sensor Aim the remote control towards this spot on the PDP Monitor. - VOL + - Adjust the volume. - Adjust an option value respectively. (VOL + : Enter to the selected menu.) SEL Control the cursor in the menu. I/ Press to turn the PDP Monitor on and off. You can use the SEL , buttons to switch on the PDP Monitor when it is in standby mode depending on the model. The VOL -, + and SEL , buttons have the same function as the //oe/ buttons on the remote control. If the remote control no longer works or you have misplaced it, you can use the controls on the panel of the PDP Monitor. English - 6 Control Panel (continued) The actual configuration of your PDP Monitor may be different, depending on your model. Rear Panel a) POWER IN Connect the supplied power cord. f) DVI IN - DVI : Connect to the video output jack for device with DVI output. b) EXT SPEAKER (8) Connect external speakers. - AUDIO : Connect to the audio output jack for devices with DVI output. c) PC1 IN/OUT - IN : Connect to the video output jack on your PC. - OUT : Connect to the video input jack on external devices. g) COMPONENT IN Video (Y/PB/PR) and audio (L/R) inputs for component. - AUDIO : Connect to the audio output jack on your PC. h) AV (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) - IN : Video and audio inputs for external devices, such as a camcorder or VCR. AUDIO is an audio input jack for PC1 and PC2 modes. Connect for RGB(Y/PB/PR)HV video signal input from the PC. - OUT : Outputs for external devices. i) S-VIDEO IN Video input for external devices with an S-Video output, such as a camcorder or VCR. d) PC2 (BNC) IN "PC Mode" from this page onward means PC1/PC2 mode using RGB1(PC1) and RGB2(PC2). e) RS-232C - IN : Used for the MDC function when connecting PC or RS-232C output of another PDP Monitor. - OUT : Used for the MDC function when connecting with RS-232C input of another PDP Monitor. For further details about connections, refer to Page 12. For further details about connection, refer to pages 43~46. Whenever you connect an audio or video system to your PDP Monitor, ensure that all elements are switched off. Refer to the documentation supplied with your equipment for detailed connection instructions and associated safety precautions. English - 7 Infrared Remote Control PDP MONITOR ON PDP MONITOR OFF DIRECT CHANNEL SELECTION NOT AVAILABLE PICTURE STILL VOLUME INCREASE NEXT CHANNEL TEMPORARY SOUND SWITCH-OFF EXTERNAL INPUT SELECTION VOLUME DECREASE SETTING THE TIMER PREVIOUS CHANNEL INFORMATION DISPLAY MENU DISPLAY EXIT FROM ANY DISPLAY MOVE TO THE REQUIRED MENU OPTION/ ADJUST AN OPTION VALUE RESPECTIVELY CONFIRM YOUR CHOICE (STORE OR ENTER) PICTURE EFFECT SELECTION AUTO ADJUSTMENT IN PC MODE SOUND EFFECT SELECTION PICTURE SIZE PIP FUNCTIONS: - PIP ACTIVATION OR DEACTIVATION (PIP) - SWAPPING THE MAIN AND THE SUB PICTURE (SWAP) - SIZE SELECTION (SIZE) - SOURCE SELECTION (SOURCE) The performance of the remote control may be affected by bright light. English - 8 Inserting the Batteries in the Remote Control You must insert or replace the batteries in the remote control when you: Purchase the PDP Monitor Find that the remote control is no longer operating correctly 1 2 Remove the cover on the rear of the remote control by pressing the symbol ( ) downwards and then pulling firmly to remove it. Insert two R03, UM4, "AAA" 1.5V or equivalent batteries taking care to respect the polarities: - on the battery against - on the remote control + on the battery against + on the remote control Replace the cover by aligning it with the base of the remote control and pressing it back into place. Do not mix battery types, i.e. alkaline and manganese. 3 Assembling the Stand-Base 1 Assemble the ...