Daewoo Dt 42a1 Users Manual

							PLASMA DISPLAY
USER’S MANUAL
DT-42A1
Proper use guarantees
product life.
Before using the product, be advised
that you read this owner’s manual well
and try to operate it.Helpline Number : 0870 100 2525
 
						

							FeaturesFeatures
• 42” VGA wide Plasma Panel
•  Built in 2-Analog Tuners
This PDP has 2-analog tuners inside for watching terrestrial broadcasting without the need to purchase a
separate broadcasting receiver.
•  Support Picture-in-Picture (PIP)
•  DVD Direct Connection / Outstanding Picture Quality via a Digital
Broadcast Receiver
DVD can be directly connected to the unit so that you can view clear digital images. You can enjoy even
higher quality images by connecting a digital broadcasting receiver with which digital broadcasts can be
viewed.
• PC Direct Connection
PC can be connected to the PDP without a separate device and can be used as a monitor making it ideal
for presentation, various events and exhibitions.
• 160˚ Wide-Angle Viewing Area
• Flat Panel with No Distortion and Colour Blurring
Since Plasma TV has no problems such as distortion, blurring, flickering unlike existing CRT type displays
you can enjoy Home Cinema picture quality and sound.
• Various Video Control
- 17 Languages OSD - Full-screen still function
-  Various aspect ratio (16:9, 4:3, Panorama, LB(16:9), LBS(16:9), 14:9, LB(14:9), LBS(14:9), Auto)
• Free Volt (100-240V~, 50/60Hz)
• DVI (Digital Visual Interface) Connection
Using the DVI Input, you can receive directly a digital signal from the computer. Consequently, pictures
on the screen are much more clear and fresh.
• MGDI (Meta Genuine Digital Image) Engine
MGDI is the image enhancement technology designed by Daewoo Electronics, which provides more clear,
realistic, and delicate images.
This Owner’s Manual presents safety precautions and how to use the product.
After reading it thoroughly, use the product safely.
Keep this manual where the user can see it easily.
Failure to comply with warnings and cautions for the safe use of electric
appliances may cause fire or human injury.
DISPOSAL OF USED ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENTThe meaning of the symbol on the product, its accessory or packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as 
household waste. Please, dispose of this equipment at your applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical & electronic 
equipments waste. In the European Union and Other European countries which there are separate collection systems for used 
electrical and electronic product. By ensuring the correct disposal of this product, you will help prevent potentially hazardous 
to the environment and to human health, which could otherwise be caused by unsuitable waste handling of this product. 
The recycling of materials will help conserve natural resources. Please do not therefore dispose of your old electrical and 
electronic equipment with your household waste. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact 
your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
  
						

							Safety PrecautionsSafety Precautions
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•    All the safety and operating
instructions should be 
read before the product is 
operated. 
If anything strange 
happens, unplug this 
product from the wall 
outlet.
•  Do not disassemble
or replace any parts
of the TV.
Refer to a qualified service 
personnel for repair.
  WARNING
You can be Killed
or seriously injured if 
you do not follow these 
instructions.
Power
Always obey all
safety messages.
During a lightning storm, or when it 
is left unattended and unused for a 
long period of time, unplug it from 
the wall outlet.
It can result in fire.When unplugging your TV, always 
grip the plug firmly and pull straight 
out from the socket.
It can result in fire or electric shock due 
to damaged power cord.
This product must be properly 
grounded.
•  Improper grounding may cause 
malfunction or electric shock.
•  When proper grounding is not
possible, install circuit breaker.
•  Do not ground to gas pipe, water pipe,
lightning rod, or telephone line.During a lightning storm, unplug the 
TV from the wall outlet, and do not 
touch the antenna.
It can cause fire or electric shock.
Installation
Do not use this product in the
neighborhood of a bath or shower.
It can result in electric shock or fire.Do not place this TV on an unstable 
cart, stand, or table
It may cause the product and cart to 
overturn, damaging equipment or 
causing possible injury.
 
						

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During Use
Do not open the cover (or back)
because high voltage is present
within the TV enclosure.
It may cause electric shock.Never push any kind of objects into
this product through openings at the
back of TV.
It may cause fire or electric shock.
Do not allow children to play or hang
on the TV.
These actions may tip it over, causing
personal injury.Do not place a candle or lighted
cigarette on the TV.
If these fall into the inside of the tv, it 
may cause a fire or explosion.The apparatus shall not be exposed 
to dripping or splashing and that 
no objects filled with liquids, such 
as vases, shall be placed on the 
apparatus.
Spilled liquids may cause electric shock 
or fire.
Do not spray water onto the TV or
wipe with damp cloth.
It may cause an electric shock or fire.Unplug the TV from the wall outlet
when smoke or a strange smell
occurs, then refer to a service
personnel.
Leaving the TV on in this condition, may
cause fire or electric shock.Do not disassemble batteries, and
do not leave around in case children
swallow them.
Heavy metal may contaminate 
environment, and can be harmful 
or detrimental to human health. (If 
children swallow the batteries, go to
hospital and consult with a doctor.)
Batteries could explode if fitted 
incorrectly. Align the batteries 
according to the (+) and (-) indication 
inside the case.
 
						

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•  All the safety and operating 
instructions should be read 
before the product 
is operated.
  CAUTION
You can be injured, or this 
product or any other of 
your property can be
damaged if you don’t 
follow instructions.
Power
Always obey all
safety messages.
When moving your TV, remove the 
power plug, antenna, and cables, 
and be sure to move it by using two 
people..
Failure to follow this instruction can 
result in electric shock or personal 
injury.Do not touch the power plug 
with wet hands when plugging or 
unplugging it into the wall socket.
It can result in a risk of electric shock.
Do not install the product where 
there is oil, smog, moist, or dust
It may cause malfunction.Do not install the product where it will 
be exposed to the direct sunlight, and 
the product should not be near heat 
sources such as radiators, stoves, etc.
It may cause malfunction.
Installation
For proper ventilation, separate the 
product from the wall, and keep a 
distance of more than 10cm (4inches).
Due to the increase of temperature 
inside the TV, it may cause fire.
Minimum distances around the 
apparatus for sufficient ventilation.
Due to the increase of temperature 
inside the TV, it may cause a fire.
If you wish to install this product 
on the wall or ceiling, refer to a 
professional.
Failure to do so may cause damage to 
product and injury to human.When using an outside antenna 
system, do not install it in the vicinity 
of overhead power lines.
If the antenna touches such power 
lines, it may cause electric shock.
Safety PrecautionsSafety Precautions
 
						

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During Use
Do not wipe the TV using a cloth
damped with chemicals (benzene,
thinners, etc.).
The TV appearance may be marred.
(Unplug the power plug and wipe with 
soft cloth.)Do not place heavy objects or heat
sources on the power cord.
It may damage the power cord, causing 
fire or electric shock.
Do not place any object or cover on
the TV.
In an event of improper ventilation, the 
TV will be overheated causing fire.When watching the TV, the distance
between the TV screen and your eye
should be 5~7 times the diagonal
size of the TV.
Watching the TV for a long time may 
hurt your eye sight.Do not allow a still picture to be
displayed for an extended period, as
this can cause a permanent ghost
image to remain on the Plasma
Display.
Examples of still pictures include logos,
video games, computer images, teletext
and images displayed in 4:3 mode.
The warranty does not cover any damage
caused by image retention.
When the TV is placed on a cart or
table, the front side of the TV should
not project outward.
Unbalance may cause the TV to drop,
resulting in personal injury or 
equipment malfunction and damage.Do not grip speakers when moving
the TV attached with speakers.
When moving the TV while gripping
speakers, the speakers may fall from the 
TV due to its weight, causing personal 
injury.When cleaning of the inside of the
TV is required, consult A qualified
service personnel.
When the TV is not cleaned for a long
period of time, dust in it may cause fire 
or malfunction.
The plasma display panel consists
of fine cells. Although the panels are
produced with more than 99.9
percent active cells, there may be
some cells that do not produce light
or remain lit.
 
						

							Note
Check to be sure that the following items are
packed with your Plasma panel.
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Supplied Accessories
Remote Control                                1 UNITFerrite Core                                  1UNIT
For Scart
(1 unit)
AC Cable 1 UNIT
Checking AccessoriesChecking Accessories
 
						

							Note
The following items are optional accessories.
Refer purchasing optional accessories from
Daewoo Electronics Local Retailers or the 
retailer from where you purchased the unit.
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Table Top Stand
Wall Mounting Unit
Optional Accessories
 
						

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PREPARATION
4 • Safety Precautions
8 • Checking Accessories
12 • Panel Controls
13 • Remote Control
14 • Remote Control Setup
CONNECTION
15 • Antenna Connection
18 • To Watch TV
20 • Install Program
26 • Watching Digital Broadcasts
28 • Watching Cable Broadcasts
30 • Watching Satellite Broadcasts
32 • Watching a DVD Image
34 • Watching a VCR Image
36 • Watching a Camcorder/Game Console Image
38 • Connecting PC(15Pin D-Sub)
40 • Connecting PC(DVI)
APPLICATION
44 • Selecting Picture Mode
45 • Customising Picture
47 • Adjusting Screen
50 •  Watching a Still Image
51 •  Watching Two Pictures Simultaneously
53 •  Adjusting Auto Sound Mode
54 • Customising Sound Mode
57 • Selecting INPUT SIGNAL
58 •  Checking the Current Input Signal
59 •  MENU Background, Language and Child Lock Setting
61 •  MGDI (Meta Genuine Digital Image)
63 • Time Setting
65 •   Image Sticking Minimisation (ISM)
67 • Initialize Setting
69 • Setting Sleep Timer
70 • Teletext
MISC.
72 • Before Requesting Service
73 • Specifications
CONTENTSCONTENTS