Samsung HPN4235 Users Manual

BN68-00487A-00

Owner’s Instructions

HPN4235

SERVICE DIVISION

400 Valley Road, Suite 201
Mount Arlington, NJ 07856

TEL : 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864)

www.samsungusa.com

Thank you for choosing Samsung! Your new Samsung product represents the latest in television
technology. We designed it with easy-to-use on-screen menus and closed captioning capabilities,
making it one of the best products in its class. We are proud to offer you a product that will provide
convenient, dependable service and enjoyment for years to come.

Important Safety Information

Always be careful when using your PDP. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, and other injuries,
keep these safety precautions in mind when installing, using, and
maintaining your machine.

• Read all safety and operating instructions before operating your PDP.

• Keep the safety and operating instructions for future reference.

• Heed all warnings on the PDP and in the operating instructions.

• Follow all operating and use instructions.

• Unplug the PDP from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use a damp cloth; do not use liquid or aerosol
cleaners.

• Never add any attachments and/or equipment without approval of the manufacturer. Such additions
can increase the risk of fire, electric shock, or other personal injury.

• Do not use the PDP where contact with or immersion in water is a possibility, such as near bath tubs,
sinks, washing machines, swimming pools, etc.

• Do not place the PDP on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket,
table, or floor where it can fall. A falling PDP can cause serious injury
to a child or adult, and serious damage to the appliance. Use only
with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the man­ufacturer or sold with the PDP. Follow the manufacturer's instructions
when mounting the unit, and use a mounting accessory recommended
by the manufacturer. Move the PDP and cart with care. Quick stops,
excessive force, and uneven surfaces can make the unit and cart
unsteady and likely to overturn.

• Provide ventilation for the PDP. The unit is designed with slots in the cabinet for ventilation to protect it
from overheating. Do not block these openings with any object, and do not place the PDP on a bed,
sofa, rug, or other similar surface. Do not place it near a radiator or heat register. If you place the
PDP on a rack or bookcase, ensure that there is adequate ventilation and that you've followed the
manufacturer's instructions for mounting.

• Operate your PDP only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not
sure of the type of power supplied to your home, consult your appliance dealer or local power com­pany.

• Use only a grounded or polarized outlet. For your safety, this PDP is equipped with a polarized alter­nating current line plug having one blade wider than the other. This plug will fit into the power outlet
only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If
the plug still does not fit, contact your electrician to replace your outlet.

Warning! Important Safety Instructions

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CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

This symbol indicates high voltage is present inside. It is dangerous to make any kind of contact
with any inside part of this product.

This symbol alerts you that important literature concerning operation and maintenance has been
included with this product.

Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call CATV system installer's attention to Arti­cle 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of Canadian Electrical Code, Part I), that provides
guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the
grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

Caution: FCC/CSA regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may
void the user's authority to operate it.

Caution: To prevent electric shock, match the wide blade of plug to the wide slot, and fully insert the plug.

Attention: pour eviter les chocs electriques, introduire la lame le plus large de la fiche dans la borne corre-

spondante de la prise et pousser jusqu'au fond.

Important: One Federal Court has held that unauthorized recording of copyrighted TV programs is an
infringement of U.S. copyright laws.

Certain Canadian programs may also be copyrighted and any unauthorized recording in whole or in part
may be in violation of these rights.

TO PREVENT DAMAGE WHICH MAY RESULT IN FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

Thank You for Choosing Samsung

User Instructions

The Federal Communications Commission Radio
Frequency Interference Statement includes the fol­lowing warning:
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a resi­dential installation. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no guar­antee that interference will not occur in a particu­lar installation .

If this equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television receptions, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the inter­ference by one or more of the following mea­sures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a cir­cuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.

User Information

Changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
If necessary, consult your dealer or an experi­enced radio/television technician for additional
suggestions. You may find the booklet called How
to Identify and Resolve Radio/TV Interference
Problems helpful. This booklet was prepared by
the Federal Communications Commission. It is
available from the U.S. Government Printing
Office, Washington, DC 20402, Stock Number
004-000-00345-4 .

The party responsible for product compliance:
SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD
America QA Lab of Samsung

3351 Michelson Drive,
Suite #290, Irvine, CA92612 USA

Warning

User must use shielded signal interface cables to
maintain FCC compliance for the product.
Provided with this monitor is a detachable power
supply cord with IEC320 style terminations.
It may be suitable for connection to any UL Listed
personal computer with similar configuration.
Before making the connection, make sure the volt­age rating of the computer convenience outlet is
the same as the monitor and that the ampere rat­ing of the computer convenience outlet is equal to
or exceeds the monitor voltage rating.
For 120 Volt applications, use only UL Listed
detachable power cord with NEMA configuration
5-15P type (parallel blades) plug cap. For 240
Volt applications use only UL Listed Detachable
power supply cord with NEMA configuration
6015P type (tandem blades) plug cap.

IC Compliance Notice

This Class B digital apparatus meets all require­ments of the Canadian Interference-Causing
Equipment Regulations of ICES-003.

Cet appareil Numérique de classe B respecte
toutes les exigences du Règlemont NMB-03 sur les
équipements produisant des interférences au
Canada.

Notice de Conformité IC

Cet appareil numérique de classe B respecte
toutes les exigences du Règlement ICES-003 sur
les équipements produisant des interférences au
Canada.

VCCI

This is a Class B product based on the standard
of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference
by Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If
this is used near a radio or television receiver in a
domestic environment, it may cause radio interfer­ence. Install and use the equipment according to
the instruction manual.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil num?ique de la classe B est con­forme ?la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

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• Protect the power cord. Power supply cords should be routed so that they won’t be walked on or pinched
by objects placed on or against them. Pay particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience recepta­cles, and the point where they exit from the unit.

• Unplug the PDP from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system during a lightning storm
or when left unattended and unused for long periods of time. This will prevent damage to the unit due to
lightning and power-line surges.

• Avoid overhead power lines. An outside antenna system should not be placed in the vicinity of overhead
power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits.
When installing an outside antenna system, be extremely careful to keep from touching the power lines
or circuits. Contact with such lines can be fatal.

• Do not overload the wall outlet or extension cords. Overloading can result in fire or electric shock.

• Do not insert anything through the openings in the unit, where they can touch dangerous voltage points
or damage parts. Never spill liquid of any kind on the PDP.

• Ground outdoor antennas. If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the PDP, be sure the
antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built­up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No.70-1984, provides infor­mation about proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an
antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to
grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

• Do not attempt to service the PDP yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Unplug the
unit from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

- when the power-supply cord or plug is damaged

- if liquid has been spilled on the unit or if objects have fallen into the unit

- if the PDP has been exposed to rain or water

- if the PDP does not operate normally by following the operating instructions

- if the PDP has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged

- when the PDP exhibits a distinct change in performance

• If you make adjustments yourself, adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instruc­tions. Adjusting other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified
technician to restore the PDP to normal.

• When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician uses replacement parts specified by
the manufacturer or those that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitu­tions may result in additional damage to the unit.

• Upon completion of any service or repairs to this PDP, ask the service technician to perform safety checks
to determine that the PDP is in a safe operating condition.

• The PDP can properly operate in a temperature range of 32~104°F(0~40°C) and 80% humidity.
Do not use in a hot and humid place.

• Before moving the PDP equipped with speakers, separate the speakers from the PDP. If you move the PDP
with the speakers attached, it may result in damage or injury.

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FCC Information

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause

unesired operation.

This television receiver provides display of television closed captioning in accordance with

§15.119 of the FCC rules.

General Information

Your New Plasma Display Panel....................10

Remote Control Buttons ................................12

Wall Installation Instructions..........................14

Connections

Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas ..............20

Connecting Cable TV ..................................21

Connecting Speakers ..................................23

Connecting a VCR ......................................24

Connecting a Camcorder ............................25

Connecting a DVD Player ............................26

Connecting a DTV Receiver ..........................27

Operation

Turning the PDP On and Off ........................30

Memorizing the Channels ............................32

Setting Up Your Remote Control ....................37

Picture Control

Customizing the Picture ..............................40

Using Automatic Picture Settings ..................41

Selecting the Color Tone ..............................42

DNIe (Digital Natural Image engine) ............43

Viewing the Picture-in-Picture ........................44

Changing the Screen Size ..........................50

Freezing the Picture ...................................51

Sound Control

Customizing the Sound ................................54

Using Automatic Sound Settings ...................55

Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS)Soundtrack

......56

Using the Auto Volume ................................57

Using Dolby Virtual......................................58

Using a Subwoofer......................................59

Channel Control

Fine Tuning Channels ..................................62

LNA (Low Noise Amplifier) ..........................63

Connecting a PC and Operation

Connecting to a PC ....................................66

Adjusting the PC Screen ..............................70

Changing the Position of the Image................71

Changing the Size of the Image ..................72

Information ................................................73

Picture Quality Adjustment ..........................74

Time Setting

Setting the Clock ........................................78

Setting the Sleep Timer ................................79

Setting the Timers ........................................80

Setting the Preferred Channel and Volume Level

....82

Function Description

Selecting a Menu Language ........................84

Viewing Closed Captions ............................85

Digital Noise Reduction ..............................86

Setting Auto Power Off ................................87

Using the V-Chip..........................................88

Selecting the Film Mode ..............................94

Appendix

Troubleshooting ..........................................96

Care and Maintenance ................................97

Specifications..............................................98

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Important Warranty Information
Regarding Television Format Viewing

User Instructions

Wide screen format PDP Displays (16:9,the aspect ratio of the screen width to height) are primarily
designed to view wide screen format full-motion video.The images displayed on them should primarily be
in the wide screen 16:9 ratio format,or expanded to fill the screen if your model offers this feature and con­stantly moving. Displaying stationary graphics and images on screen, such as the dark side-bars on non­expanded standard format television video and programming, should be limited to no more than 5% of the
total television viewing per week.

Additionally,viewing other stationary images and text such as stock market reports, video game
displays,station logos,web sites or computer graphics and patterns,should be limited as described above
for all televisions. Displaying stationary images that exceed the above guidelines can

cause uneven aging of PDP Displays that leave subtle,but permanent burned-in
ghost images in the PDP picture.To avoid this,vary the programming and images,
and primarily display full screen moving images,not stationary patterns or dark bars.

On PDP models that offer picture sizing features,use these controls to view different formats as a full screen
picture.

Be careful in the selection and duration of television formats used for viewing. Uneven PDP aging as a
result of format selection and use,as well as burned-in images, are not covered by your Samsung limited
warranty.

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Table of Contents

Screen Image retention

Do not display a still image (such as on a video game or when hooking up a PC to this PDP) on the plasma
display panel for more than several minutes as it can cause screen image retention. This image retention is
also known as “screen burn”. To avoid such image retention, refer to page 40 of this manual to reduce the
degree of brightness and contrast of this screen when displaying a still image.

Cell Defect

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.

Altitude

The PDP will not operate normally at altitudes above 6500 ft.

PLASMA DISPLAY PANEL

General Information

Your New Plasma Display Panel ....................................................10

Remote Control Buttons ................................................................12

Wall Installation Instructions ..........................................................14