Samsung PN43D440A5DXZA User Manual

Quick Setup Guide

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Congratulations on the purchase of your new Samsung TV. Read this setup guide to get your TV up and running quickly.

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Step 4: Connect External Devices

Connecting an AV device (DVD/Blu-ray player, cable/satellite box, etc.)

Use one of the connections below to connect your TV to an external A/V device. We recommend using HDMI for the highest picture quality.

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When connecting to AV IN on the back of your TV, attach the video cable (yellow) to the green jack next to the AV IN label. The jack will not match the color of the video cable (yellow).

HDMI Cable (Not Supplied)

Best Connection

HD connection (up to 720p/1080i)

Using an HDMI Cable

DVD, Blu-ray player, HD cable box, HD STB

HDMI OUT

(Set-Top-Box) satellite receiver

Device

Connecting an audio device (Home Theater, etc.)

Connect your TV to your Home Theater or other audio device to enjoy enhanced Sound quality.

Digital Audio connection

Optical Cable (Not Supplied)

Using an Optical Cable

Digital Audio System

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Step 1: Install the Stand

Follow the steps below to connect the TV to the stand.

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NOTE

Make sure to distinguish between the front and back of the Stand and

Guide Stand when assembling them.

Make sure that at least two people lift and move the PDP T V.

1 With your TV upright, connect the

TV to the Stand.

(Correct assembly)

2 Fasten four screws (M4 X L8) at

position.

(Incorret assembly)

(M4 X L8)

Step 2: Install the Batteries into the Remote

To install batteries into your remote control, follow these steps:

1. Lift the cover on the back of the remote upward as shown in the ﬁgure to the

right.

2. Install two AAA batteries.

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Make sure to match the + and - ends of the batteries to the diagram in the battery compartment.

3. Replace the cover.

Step 3: Connect Power and Antenna or Cable

VHF/UHF Antenna

Antenna Cable (Not Supplied)

Use a 75 ohm (round) cable.

Make sure the AC power cord is plugged in securely to the wall outlet and the TV.

Connect Ant In to

• Wall cable jack

• VHF/UHF Antenna

• Cable or Satellite box

Ant or Cable Out

Video Cable (Not Supplied)

Lowest Quality Connection

Audio/Video connection (480i only)

Using an Audio/Video Cable

DVD, Blu-ray player, cable box, STB satellite receiver, VCR

Device

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

Audio Cable

(Not Supplied)

Step 5: Run Plug & Play

When you turn on your TV for the ﬁrst time, it automatically launches the Plug & Play function. With Plug & Play, you can select the On Screen Display language, set the clock mode, and launch the TV’s channel memorizing process.

It also displays connection instructions similar to those in this guide. To navigate while Plug & Play is running, press the Up, Down, Left or Right arrow

buttons on your remote. To make a selection, press the ENTER To skip a screen, press the MENU button. To turn on your TV, press the POWER

button on the remote or on the TV. To run Plug & Play, follow these steps:

1 Using your remote control, select

the language for the On Screen Display (OSD), and then press the ENTER

button.

Select Language of the OSD.

Language :

2 Select Home Use, and then

press the ENTERE button. If you select Store Demo, the TV will reset your picture and audio settings every 30 minutes.

3 Select the Antenna source

to memorize, you must select Antenna Source to same type as your cable system type. After selecting source, select Start; then press the ENTERE button on your remote.

Select ‘Home Use’ when installing this TV in your home.

Store Demo Home Use

Select the Antenna source to memorize.

Air

Cable

Auto

Plug & Play

Move

button.

English

Español

Français

Move

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Start

Enter

HDMI to DVI Cable (Not Supplied)

Audio Cable (Not Supplied)

Very Good Connection

HD connection (up to 720p/1080i)

Using an HDMI to DVI Cable

DVI OUT

AUDIO OUT

Device

Good Connection

Component connection (up to 720p/1080i)

Using a Component Cable

COMPONENT OUT

Component Cable (Not Supplied)

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Most cable systems are Standard(STD) systems, If you are not sure about

AUDIO OUT

DVD, Blu-ray player, cable box,

STB satellite receiver, VCR,

Device

what kind of cable system you have, contact your cable company.

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If your TV is attached to a cable or satellite box, skip Steps 3 through 5. Af ter Plug & Play is complete, set your TV to Channel 3 or 4, according to the directions for your cable or satellite box.

4 The TV memorizes the available

channels. This process can take up to 45 minutes.

5 After the TV has memorized the

channels, choose the Clock Mode. Select Auto if you have

a digital channel in your area. Select Manual if you don’t, or if you have a cable or satellite

Auto Program in Progress.

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Set the Clock Mode.

Clock Mode

Plug & Play

Stop

Plug & Play

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Auto

Manual

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box. When done, press the

ENTERE button.

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If you select Manual, the clock setting screen appears.

6 Select the daylight savings time

setting: Off, On or Auto and then press the ENTERE button.

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This function is only available when the Clock Mode is set to

Auto.

Set to daylight saving time.

DST

Plug & Play

Move

Off

Auto

Enter m Skip

Connecting a PC

Connect your TV to a PC to use it as a Monitor.

Audio Cable (Not Supplied)

HDMI to DVI Cable (Not Supplied)

7 Select the time zone in which you live, and then press the ENTER

HD connection

Using an HDMI to DVI Cable

AUDIO OUT

DVI OUT

button.

8 After the time zone screen, The connection method for best HD screen

quality is displayed. Press Right arrow button on your remote to view each screen in succession. Press the Blue button to skip this section.

9 The Enjoy your TV. screen appears. Then press the ENTER

If You Want to Rerun Plug & Play

1. Press the SOURCE button on your remote, then select TV mode.

2. Press the MENU button on your remote to display the menu.

3. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Setup, and then press the ENTER

button.

4. Press the ENTER

again to select Plug & Play.

button.

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Remote Control Buttons and Functions

Turns the TV on and off.

Press to directly access channels.

Press to select additional channels (digital) being

broadcasted by the same station. For example, to select

channel “54-3”, press “54”, then press “-” and “3”.

Adjusts the volume.

Brings up the OSD.

Displays Media Play (USB).

Quickly select frequently used functions.

Returns to the previous menu.

MEDIA.P

SLEEP

Displays and selects the available video sources.

Returns to the previous channel.

Cuts off the sound temporarily.

Changes channels.

Displays the channel list on the screen.

Displays Favorite Channel Lists on the screen.

Displays information on the TV screen.

Selects the on-screen menu items and changes the values seen on the menu.

Exits the menu.

Changing Channels and Adjusting the Volume

Adjust the volume by pressing the Volume button

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You can also change the channels by pressing the

on the remote.

button on the front panel of your TV and adjust the volume by pressing the y button.

Selecting a Source

To watch a movie on your Blu-ray player or watch your favorite TV show, you must select the correct source. A source is a device, such as a Blu-ray/DVD player, a cable/satellite box, antenna or a cable TV input. Sources can be connected to your TV through the HDMI, DVI, Component, Composite, or D-sub connections, or through the Antenna or Cable In connections.

To view the signal from a source connected to the HDMI, DVI, Component, Composite, or D-sub jack, press the SOURCE button on your remote. Each time you press the SOURCE button, you change to a different source.

Viewing the On Screen Menus

To view the On Screen Menus, follow these steps:

1. With the power on, press the MENU button on

your remote. The main menu appears. The menu’s left side has the following menu options: Picture, Sound, Channel, Setup, Input, Application and Support.

2. Press the ▲ or ▼ button on your remote to select a menu option, and then press the ENTER

3. When done using the menu, press the EXIT button on your remote to exit.

button.

Change the channels by pressing the Channel button on the remote.

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If your TV is attached to a cable or satellite box, change the channel using the box’s remote.

Changing the Picture Mode

Your TV has three preset Picture Modes with factory adjusted settings, each designed to give you an excellent picture under speciﬁc conditions.

To change the Picture mode, press the P.MODE button on your remote. The ﬁrst time you press it, your TV displays the current setting. Thereafter, each time you press the P.MODE button, you change the mode of the picture on the screen.

The Picture Modes are listed and described in the table below:

Mode

Dynamic

Standard

Movie

To change the Picture Mode, follow these steps:

1. With the TV on, Press the MENU button on your remote, then select Picture.

2. Select Mode, then Press the ENTER

3. On the Mode menu in Picture, use the ▼ or ▲ on your remote to select the

picture mode you want.

4. Press the ENTER

Description

Brightens picture. For a vibrant, enhanced image in brightly lit or sunny room.

For a bright, detailed picture in a normally lit room. For a studio quality cinema picture in a dimly lit or dark room.

button.

button to ﬁnish the change.

Buttons used in the Channel list, Media Play (USB)

menu, etc.

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MTS: Press to choose stereo, mono or Separate Audio

Program (SAP broadcast).

P.SIZE: Selects the picture size. CC: Controls the caption decoder.

•Caution

The glass screen of your PDP TV can break if you accidently drop the TV. Handle the TV with care.

When moving the TV, always have two or more people pick it up and carry it as a safety precaution. Do not lay the TV ﬂat on its face or back.

(Your) Samsung Plasma TV is a high quality television that has been carefully packaged to protect the integrity of its glass panel and component parts during shipment. It is, nonetheless, a fragile piece of electronics that requires careful handling. Refrain from putting undue stress on any part of the packaging when shipping or unpacking the TV. Use care when installing the TV. Avoid placing the TV in a location where it may be struck, exposed to sharp impacts, or fall. Panel breakage caused by a fall or impact strike is not covered under the manufacturer’s warranty.

•The exterior and screen of the product can get scratched during cleaning. Be sure to wipe the exterior and screen carefully using the cloth provided or a soft cloth to prevent scratches.

Changing the Screen Size

Your TV has several screen size options, each designed to work best with speciﬁc types of video input. If you have a cable box or satellite receiver, it may have its own set of screen sizes as well.

To change the screen size, press the P.SIZE button on your remote. The ﬁrst time you press it, your TV displays the current setting. Thereafter, each time you press the P.SIZE button, you change the size of the picture on the screen.

The following sizes are available:

16:9 Wide screen 4:3 Standard screen Wide Fit

Zoom 1 Zoom 2 Screen Fit

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Screen Fit: Displays the full image without any cut-off when HDMI (720p / 1080i / 1080p) or Component (1080i / 1080p) signals are inputted.

Setting the Clock

Before you can use your TV’s On/Off Timer, you must set the clock. To set the clock, follow these steps:

1. Turn on your TV, press the MENU button on your remote, then select Setup → Time.

2. Select Clock Mode, and then press the ENTER

3. Choose Auto or Manual.

If you select Auto, the current time will be set automatically using the time

from a digital channel.

If you select Manual, you can set the Month, Day, Year, Hour, Minute

and am/pm directly by pressing up, down, lef t and right arrow button on your remote.

4. Press the RETURN button on your remote when done.

button.

Connecting a USB Device for Media Play

You can enjoy photo and music ﬁles stored on a USB device by connecting it to the TV and using the Media Play feature. To connect a USB device for Media Play, follow these steps:

1. Turn on your TV.

2. Connect a USB device

containing photo and/or music ﬁles to the USB jack on the side of the TV.

3. When the Input selection screen is displayed, press the  button to select Media Play (USB), then press the ENTER

button.

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