Samsung PLH403W - PLH - 403W Instruction Manual
P rojection TV
I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L
P r o j e c t i o n C o l o r T e l e v i s i o n P L H 4 0 3 W
Safety Instru c t i o n s
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Warning! Important
Safety Instructions
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.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
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 aVCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Connecting a Camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Connecting Component Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .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
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S A M S
I n t ro d u c t i o n
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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
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.
• 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.
Your New Wide TV
Your New Wide TV
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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.
300-75 ohm
A d a p t e r
Television
T h i s
M a n u a l
Wireless Remote
C o n t r o l
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Side Panel Buttons
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.
Side Panel Jacks
Use the side panel jacks to connect a component that is used only occasionally (a camcorder or
video game, for example) .
T V / V I D E O
Press
to open.
Press to switch between viewing TV programs and signals
from ther connected components.
M U T E
Press to mute the sound.
M E N U
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.
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.
Your New Wide TV
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Front Panel LED Indicators
The three lights on the front panel indicate the status of your TV.
Indicator Light Key
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.
: Light is On
: Light is Blinking
: Light is Off
• 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 occassionally you’ll hear it
working.
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Rear Panel Jacks
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”.
AUDIO MONITOR OUT jacks
Send audio signals from the TV to an
external source like a VCR.
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.
COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT jacks
Use these jacks to connect the component video
signals from a DVD player.
Your New Wide TV
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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.
P O W E R
Turns the TV on and off.
NUMBER BUTTONS
Select TV channels directly or enter data when using the onscreen menus
+ 1 0 0
Select channels over 100.
PIP on/off
S W A P
C H▲ and CH▼
VOL - and VOL+ (
Controls volume, channel selection, and menu items.
( C h a n n e l )
V o l u m e )
A D D
Add channels or on-screen menu settings.
T V / V I D E O
p. 24
p. 28
p. 28
p. 49
p. 51
p. 27
p. 37
REMOTE CONTROL
Selects what the remote controls:
TV, VCR or CABLE.
D I S P L A Y
CH. SCAN
A S P E C T
M E N U
PIP STILL
E R A S E
Erase channels or on-screen menu settings.
M U T E
p. 34,35
p. 25
p. 28
p. 48
p. 24
p. 51
p. 27
p. 30
P.STD
S.STD
P R E . C H
S L E E P
P.SIZE
(Picture standard)
(Sound standard)
(Previous Channel)
(PIP size)
p. 33
p. 31
p. 28
p. 39
p. 51
SURR
(
Surround Sound) p. 44
M T S
(
Multichannel Stereo) p. 44
V C R C O N T R O L S
Controls VCR tape functions: Rewind,
Play, Fast Forward, Record, Stop, Pause.
PIP CH
LOCATE
(
PIP Channel) p. 50
(
PIP Locate) p. 51
p. 37
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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.
1
Slide the back cover all the way out
to open the battery compartment of
the remote control.
2
Install two AAA size batteries.
Make sure to match the “+” and
“–” ends of the batteries with the
diagram inside the compartment.
3
Slide the cover back into place.
C o n n e c t i o n s
C o n n e c t i o n s
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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.
1
Place the wires from the twin leads
under the screws on the 300-75
ohm adapter (included). Use a
screwdriver to tighten the screws.
2
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.
1
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.
1
Connect both antenna leads to the
combiner.
2
Plug the combiner into the
VHF/UHF terminal on the rear
panel of the TV.
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C o n n e c t i o n s
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Connecting Cable TV
Cable without a Cable Box
If you want to connect cable, and you do not need to use a cable box:
1
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
1
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.”
2
Connect the other end of this cable
to the VHF/UHF antenna terminal
on the back of the TV.
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