Professional PDP Display (PLASMA DISPLAY PANEL) PPM50M7F/PPM63M7F Owner's Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. ON-SCREEN MENUS Picture In Picture (PIP) Energy Saving SRS TruSurround XT Digital Natural Image engine Register your product at www.samsung.com/global/register Record your Model and Serial number here for future reference. Model _______________ Serial No. _______________ 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 Display) on the plasma PDP Display 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 Display can normally operate only under 2000m(6562 feet) in height. It might abnormally function at a place over 2000m(6562 feet) in height, so do not install and operate there. Heat on the top of the PDP Display 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 Display 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 be 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 Display at temperatures below 5°C(41°F) A still image displayed too long may cause permanent damage to the PDP Panel. Watching the PDP Display 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 effects are not covered by the Warranty. After image 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 PDP Display in a location with heavy dust, high or low temperatures, high humidity, chemical substances or where it will be operated for 24 hours a day such as in an airport, train station etc. Failure to do so may cause a serious damage to your PDP Display. Installing the product in an airtight place may shorten the lifetime of the product. © 2007 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. English - 2 Contents General Information User Instructions ............................................. 2 Checking Parts................................................ 4 Control Panel ................................................. 5 Connection Panel............................................ 6 Viewing the Remote Control .......................... 7 PC Display Setting up Your PC Software (Based on Windows XP) ............................... 31 Display Modes .............................................. 32 Setting the PC ............................................... 33 Setting the Home Theatre PC ....................... 34 Operation Switching Your PDP Display On and Off ......... 8 Installing the Display Vertically........................ 9 Before Using the Video Wall and the Multiple Display Control function..................... 9 Connecting Speakers.................................... 11 Viewing the Menus ........................................ 12 Freezing the Current Picture ......................... 12 Displaying the Setting Information ................ 12 Viewing an External Signal Sources ............. 13 Editing Device Names................................... 13 Appendix Wall Mount Kit Specifications (VESA) ........... 34 Using the Stand-Base ................................... 35 Troubleshooting ............................................ 36 Specifications ................................................ 37 Picture Control Changing the Picture Standard ..................... 14 Customizing the Picture Settings .................. 14 Configuring Detailed Settings on the Picture .. 15 Selecting the Picture Size ............................. 16 Digital NR / Active Color / DNIe / Movie Plus ... 17 Sound Control Sound Features ............................................ 18 Function Description Time Features ............................................... 20 Language / Blue Screen / Melody / Energy Saving / HDMI Black Level ............... 21 Setting the Panel Button Lock....................... 22 Setting the Remote Control Button Lock....... 22 Setting Up Your Personal ID Number ........... 23 Setting the MDC (Multiple Display Control) .. 24 Setting the Multiple Screen ........................... 25 Selecting the Fan .......................................... 26 Using the Game Mode .................................. 27 Viewing the Picture in Picture (PIP) .............. 28 Screen Burn Protection ................................. 29 Setting the Screen Burn Protection Timer..... 30 Symbols Press Important English - 3 Note Checking Parts Owner's Instructions Remote Control/ AAA Batteries (Not available in all locations) Power Cord Warranty Card/ Registration Card/ (Not available in all locations) Stand-Base (2EA) / Screws (4EA) (PPM50M7F) Ferrite Cores Power Cord(3301-001110)/ Speaker Wire(3301-001201) PC Cable Sold Separately S-Video Cable Component Cables Audio Cables Video Cable HDMI/DVI Cable PC Audio Cable HDMI Cable Ferrite Core (Speaker Wire, Power Cord) The ferrite cores are used to shield the cables from interference. When connecting a cable, open the ferrite core and clip it around the cable near the plug. Speaker Wire Power Cord English - 4 Control Panel Front Panel The product color and shape may vary depending on the model. 1 SOURCE( ) Displays a menu of all of the available input sources (AV, S-Video, Component, PC1, PC2, DVI, and HDMI). In the on-screen menu, use this button as you would use the ENTER button on the remote control. 5 (Power) button Press to turn the PDP Display on and off. 6 Power Indicator Blinks and turns off when the power is on and lights up in stand-by mode. 7 Remote Control Sensor Aim the remote control towards this spot on the PDP Display. The - VOL + and SEL buttons have the same function as the /// 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 Display. 2 MENU Press to see the on-screen menu of your PDP Display's features. 3 - VOL + Press to increase or decrease the volume. In the on-screen menu, use the - VOL + buttons as you use the + and - buttons on the remote control. SEL Control the cursor in the menu. 4 English - 5 Connection Panel Rear Panel PPM50M7F 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ! 1 PPM63M7F 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ! 1 or or or The product color and shape may vary depending on the model. Whenever you connect an audio or video system to your set, ensure that all elements are switched off. When connecting an external device, match the color of the connection terminal to the cable. 7 PC IN2 (BNC) Connect for RGB HV video signal input from a PC. "PC Mode" from this page onward means PC1/PC2 mode using RGB1(PC1) and RGB2(PC2). 8 RS-232C - IN: Used for the MDC (Multi-Display Control) function when connecting the PC or RS232C output of another PDP Display. - OUT: Used for the MDC function when connecting with the RS-232C input of another PDP Display. For further details about connections, refer to Page 10. 9 COMPONENT IN Video (Y/PB/PR) and audio (L/R) inputs for Component connections. 0 AV (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) - IN: Video and audio inputs for external devices, such as a camcorder or VCR. - OUT: Outputs for external devices. ! S-VIDEO IN Video input for external devices with an S-Video output, such as a camcorder or VCR. 1 POWER IN Connect the supplied power cord. 2 EXT SPEAKER (8) Connect external speakers. 3 DVI/PC/HDMI AUDIO IN Connect to the audio output jack on your PC or DVI component. AUDIO is an audio input jack for PC1 and PC2 modes. 4 DVI IN Connect to the video output jack for device with DVI output. 5 HDMI IN Connect to the video output jack of a device with DVI output. -This input can also be used as a DVI connection with separate analog audio inputs. An optional HDMI/DVI cable will be necessary to make this connection. -When using an optional HDMI/DVI adapter, the DVI analog audio inputs on your PDP Display allow you to receive left and right audio from your DVI device. 6 PC IN1/PC OUT1 - PC IN1: Connect to the video output jack on your PC. - PC OUT1: Connect to the video input jack on external devices (such as another display). English - 6 Viewing the Remote Control The performance of the remote control may be affected by bright light. 1 PDP display on 2 Direct channel selection Select to enter the numbers in the Timer. 3 Not available 4 Volume increase 5 Temporary sound switch-off 6 Volume decrease 7 Returns to the previous menu 8 Menu display 9 Move to the required menu option/Adjust an option value respectively 0 Picture effect selection ! Auto adjustment in PC mode @ PIP functions: - PIP activation or deactivation (PIP) - Select a position of the sub-picture (POSITION) # $ % ^ & * ( ) a b c d PDP display off Picture still Next channel(Not available) External input selection Previous channel (Not available) Information display Exit from any display Confirm your choice (store or enter) Sound effect selection Picture size Multiple display control Screen effect selection (screen burn protection) Continued... English - 7 Installing Batteries in the Remote Control 1 2 Remove the cover on the rear of the remote control by pressing the symbol ( ) downwards and then pulling firmly to remove it. Install two AAA size batteries. Make sure to match the "+" and "­" ends of the batteries with the diagram inside the compartment. Do not mix battery types, i.e. alkaline and manganese. Replace the cover by aligning it with the base of the remote control and pressing it back into place. Remove the batteries and store them in a cool and dry place if you won't be using the remote control for a long time. The remote control can be used up to about 23 feet from the PDP Display. (Assuming typical PDP Display usage, the batteries last for about one year.) 3 remote If thethe PDPcontrol doesn't work! Check the following: 1. Is Display power on? 2. Are the plus and minus ends of the batteries reversed? 3. Are the batteries drained? 4. Is there a power outage, or is the power cord unplugged? 5. Is there a special fluorescent light or a neon sign nearby? Switching Your PDP Display On and Off The power cord is attached to the rear of the PDP Display. 1 2 3 Plug the power cord into an appropriate socket. The main voltage is indicated on the rear of the PDP Display and the frequency is 50 or 60Hz. Press the (Power) button (On/Off) on the front of the PDP Display or press the ON button on the remote control to switch the PDP Display on. To switch the PDP Display off, press the (Power) button (On/Off) on the front of the PDP Display or press the OFF button on the remote control. English - 8 Installing the Display Vertically Samsung shall not be liable for damages caused by installing the product in a different direction from the figure above. You can install the PDP Display vertically. In this case, the fan automatically works. If you wish to stop the fan, position the PDP Display horizontally and then set Fan to Off in the Function menu. Please use a wall attachment panel when installing vertically. The unit must be installed with the menu buttons on the left when viewed from the front. Before Using the Video Wall and the Multiple Display Control function 1 Please create an ID for each PDP Display before installing them close together. It may be difficult to create IDs for the PDPs with the remote control when they are installed close to each other. (Refer to page 24) For details about Video Wall configuration and operation, refer to "Setting the Multiple S ...