Samsung PLH403W User Manual

Projection TV

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Projection Color Television PLH403W

Safety Instructions

Warning! Important

Safety Instructions

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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

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

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

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 correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu’au fond.

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 possible.

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 laws.

To prevent damage which may result in fire or electric shock,

do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

Table of Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Your New Wide TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

List of Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Checking Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Side Panel Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Side Panel Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Front Panel LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Rear Panel Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Connecting Cable TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Connecting a VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Connecting a Camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Connecting a DVD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Turning the TV On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Selecting the Menu Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Viewing the Menus and Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Channel Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Changing Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Sound Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Picture Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Setting Up Your Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Remote Control Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Viewing a VCR, DVD or Camcorder Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Setting Timers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Special Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Special Video Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Special Audio Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Viewing Closed Caption Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Using External Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Using Wireless Headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Changing the Screen Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Viewing Picture-in-Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Using Your TV in Another Country . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Rear Panel Air Vent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Demonstration Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Introduction

Thank You for Choosing Samsung

Thank you for choosing Samsung! Your new Samsung projection TV 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 TV. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, and other injuries, keep these safety precautions in mind when installing, using, and maintaining your unit.

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

• Keep the safety and operating instructions for future reference.

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

• Unplug the TV 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 TV where contact with water is possible, such as near bath tubs, sinks, washing machines, swimming pools, etc.

• Do not place the TV on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table where it can fall. A falling TV 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 TV. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions when mounting the unit, and use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. Move the TV and cart with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces can make the unit and cart unsteady and more likely to overturn.

• The TV 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 put the TV on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. Do not put the TV near a radiator or heat register. If you do put the TV on a rack or bookcase, make sure that there is adequate ventilation and that you’ve followed the manufacturer’s instructions for mounting.

• Operate your TV 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.

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• Use only a grounded or polarized outlet. For your safety, this TV is equipped with a polarized alternating

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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 an electrician to replace your outlet.

• 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 TV 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 from 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 TV.

• Ground outdoor antennas. If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the TV, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up 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.

EXAMPLE OF  ANTENNA GROUNDING

GROUND CLAMP

ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

NEC — NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H)

• Do not attempt to service the TV yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Unplug the unit from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel when:

- The power-supply cord or plug is damaged

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

- The TV has been exposed to rain or water

- The TV does not operate normally by following the operating instructions

- The TV has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged

- The TV exhibits a distinct degradation in performance

- When the LAMP(BULB ONLY) replacement is needed 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 TV 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 TV, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the TV is in a safe operating condition.

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Your New Wide TV

SWAP STILL MENU

PIP CH.SCAN ASPECT

S.STD MTS SURR.P.STD

VCR CABLE SET

TV/VIDEO

ADD ERASE

PRE-CH

REW

PLAY

POWER

+100

DISPLAY

MUTE

STOPREC PAUSE

SLEEP

VOL

PIP CH

LOCATE

P.SIZE

List of Features

Your Samsung TV was designed and engineered using the latest technology. It is a full-featured, high-performance unit that exceeds industry standards. In addition, it has these special features:

• Easy-to-operate remote control

• Easy-to-use on-screen menu system you can access from the side panel or remote control

• Automatic timer to turn the TV on and off at any time you choose

• Adjustable picture and sound settings and the ability to memorize your favorite settings

• Automatic channel tuning for up to 181 channels

• A special filter to reduce or eliminate reception problems

• Fine tuning control for the sharpest picture possible

• A built-in multi-channel sound decoder for stereo and bilingual listening

• Built-in, dual channel speakers (13 watts per channel)

• A special sleep timer

• Picture-in-Picture capability that lets you watch two channels at once

• Headphone jack for private listening

• Widescreen TV with adjustable image size

• A three-dimensional comb filter for enhanced viewing pleasure

• COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT jacks to obtain a sharper image from external sources

Checking Parts

Once you have unpacked your TV, check to make sure that you have all the parts shown here. If any piece is missing or broken, call your dealer.

Please fill out the registration card and return it to Samsung.

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Manual

Television

Wireless Remote

Control

Warranty

Card

300-75 ohm

Adapter

RCA Cable

Side Panel Buttons

TV/VIDEO

MUTE

CHANNEL

VOLUME

I N P U T

S-VHS

2 IN

TV/VIDEO

MUTE

CHANNEL

VOLUME

I N P U T

S-VHS

2 IN

The buttons on the side panel control your TV’s basic features, including the on-screen menu system. To use the more advanced features, you must use the remote control.

Press to open.

TV/VIDEO

Press to switch between viewing TV programs and signals from connected components.

MUTE

Press to mute the sound.

Press to see the on-screen menu.

▼ CHANNEL ▲

Press to change channels and move between items on the on-screen menu.

VOLUME +, –

Press to lower or raise the volume and to select items when using the on-screen menu.

Side Panel Jacks

Use the side panel jacks to connect a component that is used only occasionally (a camcorder or video game, for example) .

AUDIO IN JACKS

Connect the audio signal from a camcorder or video game.

Press to open.

VIDEO IN JACK

Connect the video signal from a camcorder or video game.

S-VHS IN JACK

Connect an S-video signal from a camcorder or video game.

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Front Panel LED Indicators

The three lights on the front panel indicate the status of your TV.

TIMER LAMP TEMP

POWER

Indicator Light Key

: Light is On : Light is Blinking

: Light is Off

Indicator Light Indication

Timer Lamp Temperature

Normal operation. On time or off time is set. On time or off time is set. Normal operation. Lamp is warming up. The normal picture comes on in about 30 seconds. Air vent cover at the rear of the TV is not properly installed. Inside temperature of the TV is too high. Turn the TV off and clean the air vent cover on the back of the TV. Turn the TV on after 1 hour. Lamp inside the TV needs to be replaced.

• It takes about 30 seconds for the TV to warm up, so normal brightness may not appear immediately.

• The TV has a fan to keep the inside lamp from overheating. You'll occasionally hear it working.

Rear Panel Jacks

EXTERNAL-SPEAKER(8Ω/13W)

MONITOR

OUT

INPUT

S-VHS

1 IN

HEADPHONE

VHF/UHF

Use the rear panel jacks to connect components such as a VCR or laserdisc player. You can connect two different components such as two VCRs, a laserdisc player and a DVD player etc., because there are two sets of video input jacks and one set of component video input jacks on the rear panel of your TV. For more information, please see “Connections”.

S-VIDEO IN jack

EXTERNAL SPEAKER jacks

VHF/UHF terminal

Connects antenna or cable system to your TV.

Connects an S-Video signal from an S-VHS VCR or laserdisc player.

HEADPHONE jack

Connects to headphones (not included).

VIDEO INPUT jacks

Connect video signals from external sources like VCRs or laserdisc players.

AUDIO INPUT jacks

Connect audio signals from external sources like VCRs or laserdisc players.

COMPONENT AUDIO INPUT jacks

Use these jacks to connect the audio signals from a DVD player when using the component video input jacks. When not using the component video jacks, these audio jacks function as audio for V2(Video2).

VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack

Sends a video signal from the TV to an external source like a VCR.

AUDIO MONITOR OUT jacks

Send audio signals from the TV to an external source like a VCR.

COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT jacks

Use these jacks to connect the component video signals from a DVD player.

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Remote Control

You can use the remote control up to a distance of about 23 feet from the TV. When using the remote, always point it directly at the TV. The remote control can also operate your VCR and cable box.

POWER

Turns the TV on and off.

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VCR CABLE SET

REMOTE CONTROL

Selects what the remote controls: TV, VCR or CABLE.

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NUMBER BUTTONS

Select TV channels directly or enter data when using the onscreen menus

+100

Select channels over 100.

PIP on/off

SWAP

CH▲ and CH▼ (Channel) VOL - and VOL+ (Volume)

Controls volume, channel selection, and menu items.

ADD

Add channels or on-screen menu settings.

TV/VIDEO

P.STD (Picture standard)

S.STD (Sound standard)

PRE.CH (Previous Channel)

SLEEP

P.SIZE (PIP size)

p. 28

p. 49

p. 51

p. 27

p. 37

p. 33

p. 31

p. 28

p. 39

p. 51

+100

PIP CH.SCAN ASPECT

SWAP STILL MENU

VOL

TV/VIDEO

PRE-CH

SLEEP

P.SIZE

ADD ERASE

P.STD

S.STD MTS SURR.

REW

REC

LOCATE

PLAY

STOP PAUSE

PIP CH

DISPLAY

VOL

MUTE

DISPLAY

CH. SCAN

ASPECT

PIP STILL

ERASE

Erase channels or on-screen menu settings.

MUTE

SURR (

Surround Sound) p. 44

MTS (

Multichannel Stereo) p. 44

VCR CONTROLS

Controls VCR tape functions: Rewind, Play, Fast Forward, Record, Stop, Pause.

PIP CH (

PIP Channel) p. 50

p. 25

p. 28

p. 48

p. 24

p. 51

p. 27

p. 30

p. 37

LOCATE (

PIP Locate) p. 51

Installing Batteries in the Remote Control

With normal use, the batteries in the remote control should last about a year. If you notice a performance degradation while using the remote, the batteries may need to be replaced. Make sure you replace both batteries and do not mix old and new batteries in the remote control. If you won’t be using the remote control for a long time, remove the batteries and store them in a cool dry place.

Slide the back cover all the way out to open the battery compartment of

the remote control.

Install two AAA size batteries. Make sure to match the “+” and

“–” ends of the batteries with the diagram inside the compartment.

Slide the cover back into place.

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Connections

Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas

If you do not have a cable system, you will need to connect an antenna to your TV.

Antennas with 300-ohm Flat Twin Leads

If your antenna looks like this: it has 300-ohm flat twin leads.

Place the wires from the twin leads under the screws on the 300-75

ohm adapter (included). Use a screwdriver to tighten the screws.

VHF/UHF

Plug the adapter into the VHF/UHF terminal on the back panel of

the TV.

Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads

If your antenna looks like this: it is an antenna with 75-ohm round leads.

VHF/UHF

Plug the antenna lead into the VHF/UHF terminal on the back

panel of the TV.

Separate VHF and UHF Antennas

If you have two separate antennas for your TV (one VHF and one UHF), you must combine the two antenna signals before connecting them to the TV. This requires a combiner attachment, which you can buy at an electronics store.

Connect both antenna leads to the combiner.

Plug the combiner into the VHF/UHF terminal on the rear

panel of the TV.

VHF

UHF

VHF

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UHF

VHF/UHF

Connections

Connecting Cable TV

You can connect different cable systems to your TV, including cable without a cable box, and cable with a cable box that descrambles some or all channels.

Cable without a Cable Box

If you want to connect cable, and you do not need to use a cable box:

Plug the incoming cable into the VHF/UHF antenna terminal on the

back of the TV.

Cable with a Cable Box that Descrambles All Channels

Find the cable that is connected to the ANTENNA OUT terminal on

your cable box. This terminal might be labeled “ANT OUT,” “VHF OUT,” or simply, “OUT.”

Connect the other end of this cable to the VHF/UHF antenna terminal

on the back of the TV.

ANTENNA

OUT

VHF/UHF

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VHF/UHF

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