SAMSUNG SP-P4231 User Manual

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Owner’s Instructions

SP-P4231

This device is a Class B digital apparatus.

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Important Warranty Information Regarding Television Format Viewing

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 the images are 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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User Instructions

Screen Image retention

Do not display a still image (such as on a video game) 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 the screen when displaying a still image.

Altitude

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

Heat on the top of the PDP TV

The top side of the product may be hot after long periods of use as heat dissipates from the panel through the vent hole in the upper part of the product. This is normal and does not indicate any defect or operation failure of the product. However, children should be prevented from touching the upper part of the product.

The product is making a ‘cracking’ noise.

A ‘cracking’ noise may occur when the product contracts or expands due to a change of surrounding environment such as temperature or humidity. This is normal and not a defect of the unit.

Cell Defects

The PDP uses a panel consisting of 1,230,000(SD-level) to 3,150,000(HD-level) pixels which require sophisticated technology to produce. However, there may be few bright or dark pixels on the screen. These pixels will have no impact on the performance of the product.

Avoid operating the TV at temperatures below 5°C(41°F)

A still image displayed too long may cause permanent damage to the PDP Panel.

Watching the PDP TV in 4:3 format for a long period of time may leave traces of borders displayed on the left, right and center of the screen caused by the difference of light emission on the screen. Playing a DVD or a game console may cause similar effect to the screen. Damages caused by the above effect are not covered by the Warranty.

Afterimage on the Screen.

Displaying still images from Video games and PC for longer than a certain period of time may produce partial afterimages. To prevent this effect, reduce the ‘brightness’ and ‘contrast’ when displaying still images for a long time.

Warranty

Warranty does not cover any damage caused by image retention. Burn-in is not covered by the warranty.

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Table of Contents

General Information

Your New Plasma Display Panel ......................6

Remote Control Buttons ..................................8

Wall Installation Instructions ..........................10

How to assemble the Stand-Base ..................14

Connecting Speakers ..................................15

Connections

Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas ..............18

Connecting Cable TV ..................................19

Connecting a VCR ......................................21

Connecting a Camcorder ............................22

Connecting a DVD Player ............................23

Connecting a DTV Receiver ..........................24

Operation

Turning the PDP On and Off ........................26

Channel Control

Fine Tuning Channels ..................................64

Connecting a PC and Operation

Connection a PC ........................................66

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

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

Picture Quality Adjustment ..........................72

Information ................................................75

Time Setting

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

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

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

Function Description

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

Plug & Play Feature......................................28

Memorizing the Channels ............................31

Viewing an External Signal Source ..............36

Picture Control

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

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

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

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

Changing the Screen Size ..........................44

Freezing the Picture ...................................46

Viewing the Picture-in-Picture .......................47

Selecting a Signal Source (Antenna or Cable) for PIP

Sound Control

Customizing the Sound ................................56

Using Automatic Sound Settings ...................57

Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS)Soundtrack

Using the Auto Volume ................................59

Setting the TruSurround XT ............................60

Selecting the Internal Mute............................61

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Digital Noise Reduction ..............................85

Selecting the Film Mode ..............................86

Setting the Melody Sound ............................87

Setting the Blue Screen ................................88

Viewing Closed Captions ............................89

Using the V-Chip..........................................90

Appendix

Troubleshooting ..........................................98

Care and Maintenance ................................99

Specifications............................................100

Note

• The information contained in this User’s Manual is subject to change without prior notice for improvement, and may vary depending on the version of the PDP TV’s software and the regional conditions.

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PLASMA DISPLAY PANEL

General Information

Your New Plasma Display Panel ......................................................6

Remote Control Buttons ..................................................................8

Wall Installation Instructions ..........................................................10

How to assemble the Stand-Base ....................................................14

Connecting Speakers....................................................................15

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Your New Plasma Display Panel

Front Panel

Power Indicator

SOURCE/ENTER button

Press to display all of the available video sources. (ie., TV, AV, S-Video, Component, PC, DVI). Press to confirm a selection.

MENU button

Displays the main on-screen menu and exit.

- Power Off : Red

- Power On : Off

- Timer On : Green

Remote Control Signal Receiver

Aim the remote control towards this spot on the PDP.

VOL(+,-) button

Press to increase or decrease the volume. Also used to select or adjust items on the on-screen menu.

CH( , ) button

Press CH or CH to change Channels. Also used to move up or down in the On-screen menu.

Press to turn the PDP on and off.

Checking Accessories

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

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Owner’s Instructions

Remote Control (BN59-00376B)/

AAA Batteries (4301-000103)

Ferrite Core 2EA

(3301-001110)

S-VIDEO Cable

Component Cables (RCA)

Power Cord

(3903-000144)

Antenna Cable

(BN39--00333A)

Speaker Cables

(BN39-00530A)

Ferrite Core for

Power Cord

(

3301-001305

)

PC CableDVI Cable

PC Audio Cable

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Rear Panel

ŒDVI INPUT

Connect to the digital video and audio output jack of a device with DVI output.

´MONITOR OUT (VIDEO / L-AUDIO-R)

Outputs for external devices

ˇPC INPUT (RGB IN / AUDIO)

Connect to the video and audio output jack on your PC.

¨ONLY FOR SERVICE

Connector for service only.

ˆS-VIDEO

Video and audio inputs for external devices with an S-Video output, such as a camcorder or VCR.

ØAV (VIDEO / L-AUDIO-R)

Video and audio inputs for external devices, such as a camcorder or VCR.

∏COMPONENT

Video (Y/P inputs for Component.

b/P

r) and audio (L-AUDIO-R)

”ANT IN VHF/UHF (75Ω)

75Ω Coaxial connector for Antenna/Cable Network.

’EXT SPEAKER (8Ω)

Connectors for external speakers.

˝POWER IN

Connect the supplied power cord.

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Remote Control Buttons

Remote Control

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ŒPOWER button

Turns the PDP on and off.

S. MODE button

Select Sound effect.

´Number buttons

ˇ+100 button

Press to select channels over 100. For example, to select channel 121, press “+100”, then press “2” and “1.”

¨MUTE button

Press to mute the PDP sound.

ˆVOL (Volume) buttons

Use it to adjust volume.

ØSLEEP button

Press to select a preset time interval for automatic shutoff.

∏MENU button

Displays the main on-screen menu.

”ENTER button

Confirms a selection.

’ADD/DEL button

Press to add or delete channels in the TV’s memory.

˝AUTO PROG. button

The TV automatically cycles through all of the available channels and stores them in memory.

ÔP.MODE button

Adjust the PDP picture by selecting one of the preset factory settings (or select your personal, customized picture settings.)

ÒPRE-CH button

Tunes to the previous channel.

ÚTV/VIDEO button

Press to display all of the available video sources PC, DVI).

(ie., Video, S-Video, Component,

ÆCH (Channel) buttons

Use it to switch channels.

ıINFO button

Press to display information on the PDP screen.

˜EXIT button

Press to exit the menu.

¯Up/Down Left/Right buttons

Control the cursor in the menu.

˘P. SIZE button

Setect Picture size.

¿STILL button

Press to pause the current screen.

¸CAPTION button

Controls the caption decoder.

˛ MTS button

Press to choose stereo, mono or Separate Audio Program (SAP broadcast).

Slide the back cover

to open the battery compartment of the remote control.

Remote Control Operation Range.

You can use your remote control within a distance of 23 feet and an angle of 30 degrees from the left and right sides of the PDP’s remote control receiver.

Installing the Batteries in Your Remote Control

Install two AAA size batter-

ies. 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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Wall Installation Instructions

This wall mount bracket installation guide is for the following models: SP-P4231

Installation Notes

Do not install the PDP on any location other than a vertical wall.

To protect the performance of the PDP and prevent problems, avoid the following locations:

• Do not install next to smoke and fire detectors.

• Do not install in an area subjected to vibration or high voltage.

• Do not install near or around any heating apparatus.

Use only recommended parts and components.

Parts (Wall attachment panel is sold separately. Check with your dealer)

Wall Mount Bracket

1EA

Support Bars

Screws

Insulation Holder :

4 EA

2EA

ASSY-HINGE

LEFT :1EA RIGHT :1EA

SCREW! : 4 EA SCREW@ : 12 EA

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How to assemble the Wall Mount Bracket

The wall mount comes packaged in 3 parts. These parts must be assembled together. Please tighten the captive screw in the direction of the arrow after assembling

the bracket. Install the Wall Mount Bracket after the screws are securely inserted into the wall.

Captive Screws

ASSY-HINGE (LEFT)

Wall Mount Bracket

Separate ASSY-HINGE

into Left and Right.

ASSY-HINGE (RIGHT)

ASSY-HINGE

(LEFT)

Support Bars

After installing the Wall Mount Bracket, assemble the support bars and hinges (as illustrated) using screws provided. (12 screws(@) are provided. For safety reasons, make sure all 12 screws are firmly attached.)

Wall Mount Bracket

Support Bars

ASSY-HINGE (RIGHT)

After securing the screws, be sure that every part is firmly attached (as shown

in the illustration).

ASSY-

HINGE

(LEFT)

ASSY-HINGE (RIGHT)

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Wall Installation Instructions

Fixing the PDP panel to the wall attachment panel bracket

Remove the screws from the back of the PDP.

Connect insulation holders to screws (see the illustration below).

• If you are uncertain about installation, hire a specialist to install the wall mount bracket.

• Be sure to check that the insulation holders are completely secured on both the left and right side after hanging the PDP on the wall mount bracket.

• Be careful to avoid getting your fingers caught during installation.

• Make sure the wall attachment panels are tightened. Otherwise the PDP may fall.

Tighten the screws of the insulation holders to the back of the PDP.

Put the 4 insulation holders on the PDP in the grooves of the wall mount

bracket and pull down on the PDP (Œ) to secure it to the wall mount bracket (´). Tighten the screws as shown (ˇ) so that the PDP cannot be separated from wall mount bracket.

PDP panel

Wall attachment panel

bracket

Wall

Note

•A 5 inch(12.7 cm) gap is needed between the back of the Plasma TV and the wall.

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How to Adjust Mounting Angle

Notice : Please secure the mounting bracket on the wall surface after setting its angle at 0°.

Notice

Factory default How to Adjust Mounting Angle

Please tighten the captive screw in the direction of the arrow after assembling the bracket.

Change Angle

Secure the SET to the wall mount bracket. (Please refer to the following instructions.)

Set the angle by pulling the upper end of the SET attached to bracket in the direction of the arrow.

The angle can be adjusted from 0° to 15° by ±2°.

Connecting External Devices to the PDP

Be sure to remove the safety pins underneath the PDP. (Caution : If the safety pins are not removed, the angle cannot

be adjusted.) Any attempt to do so may cause damage to the PDP.

Hold onto the bottom of the PDP and pull forward fully as directed by the arrow(as illustrated) to adjust the angle.

(0°~20° by 2°). Insert the Safety Pins to the front guide holes on both sides as illustrated in figure

Hold onto the middle of the PDP to adjust the angle (not the sides of the PDP).

Viewing the PDP after connecting the external devices.

Remove the Safety Pins to adjust the angle to 0°, and then

secure the Safety Pins again. (Warning : For safety, be sure to secure the PDP using the safety pins. If the safety pins are not used, the PDP may fall, causing serious injury.)

Note

• Contact an authorized technician when installing the wall attachment panel.

• After hanging the PDP panel on the wall attachment panel, make sure that the Insulation holders are completely hung.

• Be careful not to get your fingers caught during installation.

• Make sure the wall attachment panel brackets are tightened. Otherwise, the PDP panel may fall down.

• Please secure the mounting bracket on the wall surface after setting its angle at 0°.

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How to assemble the Stand-Base

Assemble two support pins with the stand base and firmly secure both sides of the support pins using 8 screws provided.

Assemble the PDP with the stand and firmly secure the PDP using 4 screws provided.

Two or more people should carry the PDP. Never lay the PDP on the floor because of possible damage

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to the screen. Always store the PDP upright.

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Connecting Speakers

Remove the screws on the rear of the PDP.

Hang the two “T” shaped hangers on the square holes on the rear of the PDP.

Tighten the PDP and the speaker bracket using the screws removed from the PDP.

When moving your PDP, do NOT hold the speaker connected to your PDP. It may damage the bracket

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clamping the speaker and your PDP together and result in a drop of your PDP and a risk of personal damage and injury.

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Connect the speaker audio cable to the external speaker output jack on the rear of the PDP matching the “+” and “-” ends of the cable with the diagram on the PDP.

The speakers MUST have to a power handling capability of 10 watts minimum (impedance 8Ω).

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When you connect the speaker wire to the external speaker out connector, first bind the speaker wire round the ferrite core to secure it.

Ferrite Cores

The ferrite cores are used to attenuate undesired signals. When connecting cables, attach one of these ferrite cores to the cable near the connector.

When you connect POWER Cord to the POWER IN, first bind POWER Cord round the ferrite core to secure it.

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PLASMA DISPLAY PANEL

Connections

Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas ..............................................18

Connecting Cable TV....................................................................19

Connecting a VCR........................................................................21

Connecting a Camcorder ..............................................................22

Connecting a DVD Player..............................................................23

Connecting a DTV Receiver ..........................................................24

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Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas

Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads

If your antenna looks like this: it has 75-ohm round leads.

Plug the antenna lead into the VHF/UHF terminal on the PDP.

Use the Antenna Cable, an accessory included in the product package.

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Connecting Cable TV

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

Cable without a Cable Box

Plug the incoming cable into the VHF/UHF terminal on the PDP.

Use the Antenna Cable, an accessory included in the product package.

Cable with a Cable Box that Descrambles All Channels.

Find the cable connected to the ANTENNA OUT terminal on your cable box. This terminal might be

labeled "ANT OUT", "VHF OUT" or simply "OUT".

Connect the cable to the VHF/UHF terminal on the PDP.

Use the Antenna Cable, an accessory included in the product package.

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Cable with a Cable Box that Descrambles Some (But Not All) Channels

To complete this connection you will need a two-way splitter, an RF (A/B) switch, and four coaxial cables (which you can buy from your Samsung dealer or any electronics store).

Find and disconnect the cable that is connected to the ANTENNA IN terminal of

your cable box. This terminal might be labeled "ANT IN", "VHF IN" or simply, "IN". Connect this cable to a two-way splitter.

Connect a coaxial cable between an OUTPUT terminal of the splitter and the IN termi-

nal of the cable box.

Connect a coaxial cable between the ANTENNA OUT terminal of the cable box

and the B-IN terminal of the RF(A/B) switch.

Connect a coaxial cable between the other OUT terminal of the cable box and the

A-IN terminal of the RF(A/B) switch.

Connect the last coaxial cable between the OUT terminal of the RF (A/B) switch and

the VHF/UHF terminal on the PDP.

After you've made this connection, set the A/B switch to the "A" position for normal viewing. Set the A/B switch to the "B" position to view scrambled channels. (When you set the A/B switch to "B", you will need to tune your Set-Top Box to the cable box's output channel, which is usually channel 3 or 4.)

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Connecting a VCR

Connecting a VCR to the Video or S-Video/Audio jack

PDP

VCR

Power Plug

Audio Cable

S-Video Cable

Video Cable

How to Connect

Connect the Video/Audio cables between the VIDEO or S-VIDEO / L - AUDIO - R jacks on the PDP and VIDEO or S-VIDEO / L - AUDIO - R output jacks on the VCR. (Note: For better video, you can use

an S-Video cable.)

Note

• Please be sure to match the color coded input terminals and cable jacks.

Videotape Playback:

1. Turn on your PDP.

2. Press the TV/VIDEO button to select “VIDEO” or “S-VIDEO”.

3. Turn on your VCR, insert a videotape and press the play button.

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Connecting a Camcorder

Viewing camcorder tapes

PDP

Camcorder

Power Plug

Video Cable

Audio Cable

How to Connect

Connect a Video/Audio cable between the VIDEO or S-VIDEO / L - AUDIO - R jacks on the PDP and the VIDEO or S-VIDEO /AUDIO output jacks on the camcorder. (Note: For better video, you can use an S-VIDEO cable)

Note

• Please be sure to match the color coded input terminals and cable jacks.

Viewing Tapes

1. Turn on your PDP.

2. Press the TV/VIDEO button to select “VIDEO” or “S-VIDEO”.

3. Turn on your camcorder and set it to Video Mode. (For details, refer to your camcorder Owner’s instructions.)

4. Set the IN/OUT switch on your camcorder to OUT.

5. Insert the tape into the camcorder and press the Play button.

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Connecting a DVD Player (480i, 480p)

This PDP displays the optimum picture in 720p mode.

Playing DVD

PDP DVD Player

Power Plug

Video Cable

How to Connect

Connect a Video Cable between the Y, Pb, Pr (COMPONENT) input jacks on the PDP and

Y, P b, Pr output jacks on the DVD player.

Connect a Audio Cable between the AUDIO L/R(COMPONENT) input jacks on the PDP and

the AUDIO output jacks on the DVD player.

Note

• Please be sure to match the color coded input terminals and cable jacks.

To Play DVD:

Audio Cable

1. Turn on your PDP.

2. Press the TV/VIDEO button to select “COMPONENT”.

3. Turn on your DVD player, insert a DVD disc and press the Play button.

• For an explanation of Component video, see your DVD owner’s instructions.

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Connecting a DTV Receiver

(480p, 720p, 1080i)

This PDP displays the optimum picture in 720p mode.

Watching DTV

PDP

DTV Receiver

Power Plug

Video Cable

Audio Cable

DVI Cable

Use a DVI-D connection cable. (sold separately)

How to Connect

Connect the cable or antenna to the antenna input jack on the DTV.

Connect a Video cable between the Y, Pb, Pr (COMPONENT) or DVI jack on the PDP and the

Y, P b, Pr (COMPONENT) or DVI output jacks on the DTV receiver.

Connect an Audio cable between the COMPONENT (L/R AUDIO) or DVI (L/R AUDIO) jacks

on the PDP and the AUDIO output jacks on the DTV receiver.

Note

• Please be sure to match the color coded input terminals and cable jacks.

To Watch DTV:

1. Turn on your PDP.

2. Press the TV/VIDEO button to select “COMPONENT” or “DVI”.

3. Turn on your DTV receiver.

• For an explanation of Component video, see your DTV receiver owner’s instructions.

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PLASMA DISPLAY PANEL

Operation

Turning the PDP On and Off ..........................................................26

Plug & Play Feature ......................................................................28

Memorizing the Channels..............................................................31

Viewing an External Signal Source ................................................36

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Turning the PDP On and Off

Press the POWER button on the remote control. The PDP will be turned on and you will be ready to use its features. You can also use the POWER ( )button on the front of the PDP.

Viewing the Menus and Displays

Your PDP has a simple, easy-to-use menu system that appears on the PDP screen. This system makes it convenient and fast to use features on the PDP. Your PDP also lets you display the status of many of your PDP’s features.

Viewing the Menus

With the power on, press the MENU button on the remote control. The main menu appears on the screen.

The Input menu is selected.

Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to move items in the menu. Press the œ/√/ENTER buttons to display, change, or

use the selected items.

Press the ENTER ( ) button to enter items in the menu.

On screen menus disappear from the screen automatically after about two minutes, or you can press the MENU or EXIT button on your remote control to exit the menu.

Input

Source List : TV √ Edit Name √

Move Enter Return

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Displaying Status Information

Press the INFO button on the remote control. The PDP will display the Picture mode, Sound mode, MTS, Caption, and Clock.

Air 4 Mono

V-Chip

Picture : Custom Sound : Custom MTS : Stereo Clock : 12 : 00 am

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Plug & Play Feature

When the television is initially powered ON, several basic customer settings proceed automatically and subsequently. The following settings are available.

If the television is in Standby mode, press the POWER button on the remote control.

The message Start Plug & Play is displayed and then the

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Language menu is automatically displayed.

Select the appropriate language by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button.

The message Antenna input check is displayed.

➤

Press the ENTER button to confirm your choice.

Plug & Play

Start Plug & Play

Start

Enter

Language

English Français Español

Move Enter

Plug & Play

Check antenna input.

Exit

Skip

Press the ENTER button.

Enter Skip

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Select the correct signal source (Air, STD, HRC and IRC) by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button, then press the

ENTER button.

Air/CATV

Air STD HRC

IRC

Move Enter Skip

To start the search, press the ENTER button.

The search will end automatically. Channels are sorted and stored in

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an order which reflects their position in the frequency range (with lowest first and highest last). When it has finished, the Clock Set menu is displayed.

To stop the search before it has finished or return to normal

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viewing, press the MENU button.

Press the ENTER button. Press the œ or √ button to move to the Hour, Minute,

or am/pm. Set the Hour, Minute, or am/pm by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button. Press the ENTER button.

Auto Program

Start

Enter Skip

Auto Program

Air 30

Stop

Enter Skip

Clock

Hour Minute am/pm

- - - -

When it has finished, the message Enjoy Your Watching is displayed, and then the channels which

have been stored can be viewed.

Enter Skip

Enjoy your watching.

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Plug & Play Feature (continued)

If you want to reset this feature...

Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Miscellaneous”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Plug & Play”. Press the ENTER button.

Setup

Language : English Time Caption Digital NR : On V-Chip Miscellaneous

Move Enter Return

Miscellaneous

Melody : On Plug & Play Blue Screen : On

Move Enter Return

Plug & Play

Start Plug & Play

√ √ √ √ √ √

√

√ √ √

For further details on how to set, refer to the previous page.

Note

• Plug and Play can only be accessed in the TV mode.

Start

Enter Return

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Memorizing the Channels

Your PDP can memorize and store all of the available channels for both “off-air” (antenna) and cable channels. After the available channels are memorized, use the CH and CH buttons to scan through the channels. This eliminates the need to change channels by entering the channel digits. There are three steps for memorizing channels: selecting a broadcast source, memorizing the channels (automatic) and adding and deleting channels (manual).

Selecting the Video Signal-source

Before your television can begin memorizing the available channels, you must specify the type of signal source that is connected to the PDP (i.e., an antenna or a cable system).

Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Channel”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the ENTER button to select “Air/CATV”.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Air”, “STD”, “HRC” or “IRC”, then press the ENTER button.

• If you are connected to an antenna, leave “Air” displayed. If you connected cable, press the ▲ or ▼ button to the display the type of cable system: “STD”, “HRC” or “IRC”. (If you are not sure which type of cable system you have, contact your cable company).

Channel

Air/CATV : Air Auto Program Add/Delete Fine Tune Scan

Move Enter Return

Channel

Air/CATV : Air

Auto Program Add/Delete Fine Tune Scan

Move Enter Return

Channel

Air/CATV : Air

Auto Program Add/Delete Fine Tune Scan

Move Enter Return

√ √ √ √ √

Air

STD HRC

IRC

Air

STD

HRC

IRC

Press the MENU button to exit.

Note

• STD, HRC and IRC identify various types of cable TV systems. Contact your local cable company to identify the type of cable system that exists in your particular area. At this point the signal source has been selected. Proceed to “Storing Channels in Memory” (Next page).

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Storing Channels in Memory (Automatic Method)

First, select the correct signal source (Air, STD, HRC and IRC). See steps on previous page.

Press the MENU button. Press the ▲or ▼button to select “Channel”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Auto Program”, then press the ENTER button.

Quick way to access the Automatic Channel Setting: Just press the

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“AUTO PROG.” button on the remote control.

Press the ENTER button. The PDP will begin memorizing all of the available

channels. After all the available channels are stored, the Auto program menu reappears. Press the ENTER button to stop.

Channel

Air/CATV : Air Auto Program Add/Delete Fine Tune Scan

Move Enter Return

Channel

Air/CATV : Air Auto Program Add/Delete Fine Tune Scan

Move Enter Return

Auto Program

Start

√ √ √ √ √

Enter Return

Press the MENU button to exit.

Note

• The PDP automatically cycles through all of the available channels and stores them in memory. This takes about one to two minutes.

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Adding and Erasing Channels (Manual Method)

First, press the CH or CH button or the number buttons to select the channel you want to add or delete.

Press the MENU button. Press the ▲or ▼button to select “Channel”, then press the ENTER button.

Quick way to access the Adding and Erasing Channels :

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Just press the “ADD/DEL” button on the remote control.

Press the ▲or ▼button to select “Add/Delete”, then press the ENTER button.

Repeatedly pressing ENTER button will alternate between “Add” and “Delete”. Press the CH or CH button to change channels you want to add or delete.

Press the MENU button to exit.

Air/CATV : Air Auto Program Add/Delete Fine Tune Scan

Air 4 Deleted

Channel

√ √ √ √ √

Move Enter Return

Channel

√ √ √ √ √

Move Enter Return

Add/Delete

Add

Change

Enter Return

Note

•You can view any channel (including an erased channel) by using the number buttons on the remote control.

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To View Memorized Channel

Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Channel”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Scan”, then press the ENTER button.

Only the memorized channels are chosen.

Press the MENU button to stop. Press the MENU button to exit.

Channel

Air/CATV : Air Auto Program Add/Delete Fine Tune Scan

Move Enter Return

Scan

Air 4

√ √ √ √ √

Return

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Changing Channels

Using the Channel Buttons

Press the CH or CH button to change channels.

When you press the CH or CH button, the PDP changes channels in sequence. You will see all the channels that the PDP has memorized. (The PDP must have memorized at least three channels.) You will not see channels that were either erased or not memorized.

Directly Accessing Channels

Press the number buttons to go directly to a channel. For example, to select channel 27, press “2” then “7”. The TV will change channels when you press the second number.

When you use the number buttons, you can directly select channels that were either erased or not memorized. To select a channel over 100, press the +100 button. (For channel “112”, press the +100 button, then “2”, then “2”. To change to single-digit channels (0~9) faster, press “0” before the single digit. (For channel “4” press “0”, then “4”.

Using the PRE-CH button to select the previous channel

Press the PRE-CH button. The TV will switch to the last channel viewed.

To quickly switch between two channels that are far apart, tune to one channel, then use the number button to select the second channel. Then, use the PRE-CH button to quickly alternate between them.

Adjusting the Volume

Using the Volume Buttons

Press the VOL + or VOL – button to increase or decrease the volume.

Using Mute

Using the MUTE Buttons

At any time, you can temporarily cut off the sound using the MUTE button.

Press the MUTE button and the sound cuts off. The word “Mute” will appear in the lower-left

corner of the screen.

To turn mute off, press the MUTE button again, or simply press the VOL + or VOL – button.

Mute

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Viewing an External Signal Source

Use the remote control to switch between viewing signals from connected equipment, such as VCRs, DVD, Set-Top box and the TV source (broadcast or cable).

Setting the Signal Source

Press the MENU button. Press the ENTER button to select “Input”.

Quick way to access viewing an external signal source :

➤

Just press the “TV/VIEDO” button on the remote control.

Press the ENTER button to select “Source List”.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select signal source, then press the ENTER button.

Input

Source List : TV √ Edit Name √

Move Enter Return

Source List

AV S-Video Component PC - - - DVI

Move Enter Return

AV S-Video Component PC - - - DVI

- - - -

Source List

- - - -

Move Enter Return

Note

• When you connect equipment to the PDP, you can choose between the following sets of jacks: AV, S-Video, Component, Monitor OUT, PC or DVI on the PDP’s rear panel.

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Assigning Names to External input mode

Press the MENU button. Press the ENTER button to select “Input”.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Edit Name”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the ENTER button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select external device,

then press the ENTER button.

• You can select the VCR, DVD, Cable STB, HD STB, Satellite STB, AV Receiver, DVD Receiver, Game, Camcorder, DVD Combo, DHR or PC.

• Set other signal sources (AV, S-Video, Component, PC or DVI) using the same method as listed above.

Input

Source List : TV √ Edit Name √

Move Enter Return

AV : S-Video : Component : PC : DVI :

Move Enter Return

AV :

S-Video : Component : PC : DVI :

Move Enter Return

Edit Name

- - - -

Edit Name

- - - -

Cable STB

- - - -

Satellite STB

- - - -

VCR

DVD

HD STB

†

√ √ √ √ √

√

√ √ √ √

Press the MENU button to exit.

Note

• DHR : DVD HDD Recorder.

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PLASMA DISPLAY PANEL

Picture Control

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

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

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

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

Changing the Screen Size ............................................................44

Freezing the Picture ......................................................................46

Viewing the Picture-in-Picture..........................................................47

Selecting a Signal Source (Antenna or Cable) for PIP........................52

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Customizing the Picture

You can use the on-screen menus to change the Contrast, Brightness, Sharpness, Color, and Tint settings of your PDP.

Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Custom”, then press the ENTER button.

You will also see the items “Contrast”, “Brightness”, “Sharpness”, “Color” and “Tint”.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the item you wish to change, then press the ENTER button.

Press the œ or √ button to change the value of the item.

Mode : Custom √ Custom √ Color Tone : Normal √

Color Control √

Film Mode : Off √ Size : 16:9 √ DNIe : On √ PIP √

Move Enter Return

Contrast 60 Brightness 35 Sharpness 50 Color 55 Tint G 50 R 50

Move Enter Return

Contrast 74

Picture

Custom

By pressing ▲ or ▼ you can change between the items.

➤

Press the MENU button to exit.

Notes

• In the PC/DVI mode, you can’t adjust the Color and Tint.

• If you make any changes to these settings, the picture standard is automatically switched to the custom.

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Using Automatic Picture Settings

Your PDP has automatic picture settings that allow you to adjust the video display easily.

Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button.

Quick way to access the picture setting: Just press the “P.MODE”

➤

button on the remote control.

Press the ENTER button to select “Mode”.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Dynamic”, “Standard”, “Movie”, “Custom” picture setting,

then press the ENTER button.

• You can select “Entertain”, “Internet”, “Text”, or “Custom” in PC/DVI mode.

Picture

Mode : Custom √ Custom √ Color Tone : Normal √

Color Control √

Film Mode : Off √ Size : 16:9 √ DNIe : On √ PIP √

Move Enter Return

Picture

Mode : Custom

Custom Color Tone : Normal

Color Control

Film Mode : Off Size : 16:9 DNIe : On PIP

Move Enter Return

Mode : Custom

Custom Color Tone : Normal

Color Control

Film Mode : Off Size : 16:9 DNIe : On PIP

Move Enter Return

Dynamic Standard

Movie

Custom

Picture

Dynamic

Standard

Movie

Custom

Press the MENU button to exit.

• Choose Dynamic for viewing the TV during the day or when there is bright light in the room.

•Choose Standard for the standard factory settings.

• Choose Movie when viewing the movie.

• Choose Custom if you want to adjust the settings according to personal preference. (see “Customizing the Picture”, page 40).

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Selecting the Color Tone

Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Color Tone”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Cool2”, “Cool1”, “Normal”, “Warm1” or “Warm2”.

•You can select “Custom”, “Cool”, Normal” or “Warm” in PC mode.

•You can select “Cool”, “Normal” or “Warm” in DVI mode.

Picture

Mode : Custom √ Custom √ Color Tone : Normal √

Color Control √

Film Mode : Off √ Size : 16:9 √ DNIe : On √ PIP √

Move Enter Return

Picture

Mode : Custom Custom

Color Tone : Normal

Color Control

Film Mode : Off Size : 16:9 DNIe : On PIP

Move Enter Return

Mode : Custom Custom

Color Tone : Normal

Color Control

Film Mode : Off Size : 16:9 DNIe : On PIP

Move Enter Return

Cool2

Cool1

Normal

Warm1 Warm2

Picture

Cool2

Cool1 Normal Warm1 Warm2

Press the MENU button to exit.

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DNIe (Digital Natural Image engine)

Samsung’s New Technology brings you more detailed images with contrast, white enhancement and 3D noise reduction.

Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “DNIe”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “On”, “Off” or “Demo”, then press the ENTER button.

•On : Switches on the DNIe mode.

•Off : Switches off the DNIe mode.

•Demo : The screen before applying DNIe appears on the right and the screen after applying DNIe appears on the left.

Picture

Mode : Custom √ Custom √ Color Tone : Normal √

Color Control √

Film Mode : Off √ Size : 16:9 √ DNIe : On √ PIP √

Move Enter Return

Picture

Mode : Custom Custom Color Tone : Normal

Color Control

Film Mode : Off Size : 16:9

DNIe : On

PIP

Move Enter Return

Mode : Custom Custom Color Tone : Normal

Color Control

Film Mode : Off Size : 16:9

DNIe : On

PIP

Move Enter Return

Off

Demo

Picture

On Off

Demo

Press the MENU button to exit.

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Changing the Screen Size

Screen size selection depends on the type of video input ( DVD, PC etc.).

Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button.

Quick way to access the Screen Size menu : Just press the

➤

“P. SIZE” button on the remote control.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Size”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the screen size you want, then press the ENTER button.

Picture

Mode : Custom √ Custom √ Color Tone : Normal √

Color Control √

Film Mode : Off √ Size : 16:9 √ DNIe : On √ PIP √

Move Enter Return

Picture

Mode : Custom √ Custom √ Color Tone : Normal √

Color Control √

Film Mode : Off √ Size : 16:9 √ DNIe : On √ PIP √

Move Enter Return

Size

16 : 9 Panorama Zoom 4 : 3

Move Enter Return

Press the MENU button to exit.

Note

• If you watch a still image or the 4:3 (Normal) mode for a long time (over 2 hours), an image may be burned onto the screen.

View the monitor in 16:9(Wide) or Panorama mode as much as possible.

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16:9(W

16:9 Aspect Ratio that fits DVD and Wide Screen applications.

Panorama

Fits a 16:9 picture onto a 4:3 screen and displays it without clipping the image.

Zoom

Magnifies the 16:9 wide picture (in a vertical direction) to fit the screen size. Select by pressing the œ or √ button. Use the ▲ or ▼ button to move the picture up and down. After selecting , use the ▲ or ▼ button to magnify or reduce the picture size in a vertical direction.

ide)

16:9

Panorama

Zoom

4 : 3(Nor

Standard TV and VCR screen size having a 4:3 Aspect Ratio.

mal)

4:3

Notes

• In TV, VIDEO, S-VIDEO and Component (480i) modes, all screen modes can be selected. (Wide ➞Panorama ➞Zoom ➞Normal).

• In PC/DVI mode, only 16:9 & 4:3 modes can be selected.

• In Component (480p, 720p. 1080i) modes, Panorama mode can’t be selected.

• In Component (480p, 720p. 1080i) modes, you can move the picture on screen by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button. (All screen modes)

• Changing the screen size to Normal, or Zoom during PIP mode will cause the PIP window to disappear.

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Freezing the Picture

Still

Press the STILL button on the remote control to freeze a moving picture. Press again to cancel.

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Viewing the Picture-in-Picture

Selecting the PIP Screen

Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “PIP”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the ENTER button, then press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “On”. The PIP image will appear in

the corner of the screen.

•Pressing the ▲ or ▼ button will alternate between “On” and “Off”.

Note

• Check if the V-Chip Lock (refer to page 91) is

ON if the PIP On/Off will not function. PIP does not function when the V-Chip Lock is set to On. Change the setting to Off and try it again.

Picture

Mode : Custom √ Custom √ Color Tone : Custom √

Color Control √ Film Mode : Off √

Size : 16:9 √ DNIe : On √ PIP √

Move Enter Return

PIP

PIP : Off √

Source : TV √ Swap √ Size : √ Position : √ Air/CATV : Air √ Channel : 4 √

Move Enter Return

PIP

PIP : Off

Source : TV Swap Size : Position : Air/CATV : Air Channel : 4

Move Enter Return

Off

Press the MENU button to exit.

PIP Settings

Main screen

PIP screen

S-VHS

Comp480i

Comp480p~

DVI

PIP and Swap Operate

PIP doesn’t Operate

TV AV S-VHS Comp480i Comp480p~ DVI PC

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Selecting an External Signal

You can use PIP to view a signal from an external source, such as a VCR.

Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “PIP”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Source”, then press the ENTER button.

Picture

Mode : Custom √ Custom √ Color Tone : Normal √

Color Control √ Film Mode : Off √

Size : 16:9 √ DNIe : On √ PIP √

Move Enter Return

PIP

PIP : On √ Source : TV √ Swap √ Size : √ Position : √ Air/CATV : Air √ Channel : 22 √

Move Enter Return

PIP

PIP : Off

Source : TV

Swap Size : Position : Air/CATV : Air Channel : 22

S-Video

Component

DVI

Move Enter Return

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to cycle through all of the available signal sources:

“TV”, “AV”, “S-Video”, “Component”, “PC” and “DVI”.

The signal from these inputs will not appear if you have not connected any equipment to the PDP's respective input jacks.

Press the MENU button to exit.

PIP : Off

Source : TV

Swap Size : Position :

Air/CATV : Air Channel : 4

Move Enter Return

Notes

• The PIP function operates in Wide screen(16 : 9) (16 : 9 and Panorama).

• Using Multi-Screen in the Normal(4 : 3) or Zoom screen will change the size of the main screen to Wide screen.

PIP

S-Video

Component

DVI

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Swapping the Contents of the PIP Image and Main Image

Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “PIP”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Swap”, then press the ENTER button.

• The image in the PIP window will appear on the main screen, and vice versa.

Picture

Mode : Custom √ Custom √ Color Tone : Normal √

Color Control √ Film Mode : Off √

Size : 16:9 √ DNIe : On √ PIP √

Move Enter Return

PIP

PIP : On √ Source : TV √ Swap √ Size : √ Position : √ Air/CATV : Air √ Channel : 4 √

Move Enter Return

PIP

PIP : On √ Source : TV √ Swap √ Size : √ Position : √ Air/CATV : Air √ Channel : 4 √

Press the MENU button to exit.

Move Enter Return

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Changing the Size of the PIP Window

Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button.

Quick way to access PIP size: Just press the “P.SIZE” button on the

➤

remote control.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “PIP”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Size”, then press the ENTER button.

Picture

Mode : Custom √ Custom √ Color Tone : Normal √

Color Control √ Film Mode : Off √

Size : 16:9 √ DNIe : On √ PIP √

Move Enter Return

PIP

PIP : On √ Source : TV √ Swap √ Size : √ Position : √ Air/CATV : Air √ Channel : 4 √

Move Enter Return

PIP

PIP : On Source : TV Swap

Size :

Position : Air/CATV : Air Channel : 4

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select option you want, then press the ENTER button.

Press the MENU button to exit.

Move Enter Return

PIP

PIP : On Source : TV Swap

Size :

Position : Air/CATV : Air Channel : 4

Move Enter Return

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Changing the Location of the PIP Image

Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “PIP”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Position”, then press the ENTER button.

Picture

Mode : Custom √ Custom √ Color Tone : Normal √

Color Control √ Film Mode : Off √

Size : 16:9 √ DNIe : On √ PIP √

Move Enter Return

PIP

PIP : On √ Source : TV √ Swap √ Size : √ Position : √ Air/CATV : Air √ Channel : 4 √

Move Enter Return

PIP

PIP : On Source : TV Swap Size :

Position :

Air/CATV : Air Channel : 4

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select PIP position you want, then press the ENTER button.

Press the MENU button to exit.

PIP : On Source : TV Swap Size :

Position :

Air/CATV : Air Channel : 4

Note

• The Double1( ) or Double2( ) mode can not be selected in position.

Move Enter Return

PIP

Move Enter Return

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Selecting a Signal Source (Antenna or Cable) for PIP

If the PIP source is TV while PIP is ON, you can select the broadcasting source of PIP picture separately from the main picture.

Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “PIP”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the press the ENTER button.

▲ or ▼

button to select “Air/CATV”, then

Picture

Mode : Custom √ Custom √ Color Tone : Normal √

Color Control √ Film Mode : Off √

Size : 16:9 √ DNIe : On √ PIP √

Move Enter Return

PIP

PIP : On √ Source : TV √ Swap √ Size : √ Position : √ Air/CATV : Air √ Channel : 4 √

Move Enter Return

PIP

PIP : On Source : TV Swap Size : Position :

Air/CATV : Air

Channel : 4

Move Enter Return

Air

STD HRC

IRC

If an antenna is connected, the setting is “Air”. If a Cable TV system is providing the signal, press the

▲ or ▼ button until the appropriate type of cable system is selected (“STD”, “HRC” or “IRC”).

Press the MENU button to exit the menu.

PIP

PIP : On Source : TV Swap Size : Position :

Air/CATV : Air

Channel : 4

Move Enter Return

Air

STD

HRC

IRC

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Changing the PIP Channel

Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “PIP”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Channel”, then press the ENTER button.

Picture

Mode : Custom √ Custom √ Color Tone : Normal √

Color Control √ Film Mode : Off √

Size : 16:9 √ DNIe : On √ PIP √

Move Enter Return

PIP

PIP : On √ Source : TV √ Swap √ Size : √ Position : √ Air/CATV : Air √ Channel : 4 √

Move Enter Return

PIP

PIP : On Source : TV Swap Size : Position : Air/CATV : Air

Channel : 4

▲

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to change the channel that appears in the PIP window.

Press the MENU button to exit.

Move Enter Return

PIP

PIP : On Source : TV Swap Size : Position : Air/CATV : Air

Channel : 4

Move Enter Return

▲

5353

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PLASMA DISPLAY PANEL

Sound Control

Customizing the Sound ................................................................56

Using Automatic Sound Settings ....................................................57

Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS)Soundtrack ..........................58

Using the Auto Volume ..................................................................59

Setting the TruSurround XT ............................................................60

Selecting the Internal Mute ............................................................61

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Customizing the Sound

Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Custom”, then press the ENTER button.

Select the option (volume, balance, equalizer) to be adjusted by pressing the œ or √ button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to reach the required setting.

Sound

Mode : Custom √ Custom √ MTS : Stereo √ Auto Volume : Off √ SRS TSXT : Stereo √ Internal Mute : Off √

Move Enter Return

Custom

100 300 1K 3K 10K

Adjust Move Return

Press the MENU button to exit.

If you make any changes to the equalizer settings, the sound Mode

➤

is automatically switched to the custom mode.

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Using Automatic Sound Settings

Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the ENTER button to select “Mode”.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Standard”, “Music”, “Movie”, “Speech” or “Custom” sound

setting, then press the ENTER button.

Sound

Mode : Custom √ Custom √ MTS : Stereo √ Auto Volume : Off √ SRS TSXT : Stereo √ Internal Mute : Off √

Move Enter Return

Sound

Mode : Custom

Custom MTS : Stereo Auto Volume : Off SRS TSXT : Stereo Internal Mute : Off

Move Enter Return

Mode : Custom

Custom MTS : Stereo Auto Volume : Off SRS TSXT : Stereo Internal Mute : Off

Standard

Music

Movie

Speech

Custom

Sound

Standard

Music

Movie

Speech

Custom

Press the MENU button to exit.

• Choose Standard for the standard factory settings.

• Choose Music when watching music videos or concerts.

• Choose Movie when watching movie.

•Choose Speech when watching a show that is mostly dialogue (i.e., news).

• Choose Custom to recall your personalized settings. (see “Customizing the Sound”, page 56).

Move Enter Return

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Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS) Soundtrack

Depending on the particular program being broadcast, you can listen to stereo, mono, or a Separate Audio Program. (SAP audio is usually a foreign-language translation. Sometimes SAP has unrelated information like news or weather.)

Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button.

Quick way to access the MTS menu: Just press the “MTS” button on

➤

the remote control.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “MTS”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Mono”, “Stereo” or “SAP”, then press the ENTER button.

Sound

Mode : Custom √ Custom √ MTS : Stereo √ Auto Volume : Off √ SRS TSXT : Stereo √ Internal Mute : Off √

Move Enter Return

Sound

Mode : Custom Custom

MTS : Stereo

Auto Volume : Off SRS TSXT : Stereo Internal Mute : Off

Move Enter Return

Mode : Custom Custom

MTS : Stereo

Auto Volume : Off SRS TSXT : Stereo Internal Mute : Off

Mono

Stereo

SAP

Sound

Mono

Stereo

SAP

Press the MENU button to exit.

• Choose

• Choose stereo signal.

• Choose

Note

• The MTS function operates in TV mode only.

Stereo for channels that are broadcasting in stereo.

Stereo

Mono for channels that are broadcasting in mono, or if you are having difficulty receiving a

Mono

SAP to listen to the Separate Audio Program, which is usually a foreign-language translation.

SAP

Move Enter Return

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Using the Auto Volume

Each broadcasting station has its own signal conditions, which can make it necessary to adjust the volume every time the channel is changed. “Auto volume” lets you automatically adjust the volume of the desired channel by lowering the sound output when the modulation signal is high or by raising the sound output when the modulation signal is low.

Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Auto Volume”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “On”, then press the ENTER button.

• Pressing the ▲ or ▼ button will alternate between “On” and “Off”.

Sound

Mode : Custom √ Custom √ MTS : Stereo √ Auto Volume : Off √ SRS TSXT : Stereo √ Internal Mute : Off √

Move Enter Return

Sound

Mode : Custom Custom MTS : Stereo

Auto Volume : Off

SRS TSXT : Stereo Internal Mute : Off

Move Enter Return

Mode : Custom Custom MTS : Stereo

Auto Volume : Off

SRS TSXT : Stereo Internal Mute : Off

Off

Sound

Off

Press the MENU button to exit.

Move Enter Return

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Setting the TruSurround XT

TruSurround XT is a patented SRS technology that solves the problem of playing 5.1 multichannel content over two speakers. Trusurround delivers a compelling, virtual surround sound experience through any two-speaker playback system. It is fully compatible with all multichannel formats.

Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “SRS TSXT”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to change the setting (Off, 3D Mono or Stereo), then press the ENTER button.

Sound

Mode : Custom √ Custom √ MTS : Stereo √ Auto Volume : Off √ SRS TSXT : Stereo √ Internal Mute : Off √

Move Enter Return

Sound

Mode : Custom Custom MTS : Stereo Auto Volume : Off

SRS TSXT : Stereo

Internal Mute : Off

Move Enter Return

Mode : Custom Custom MTS : Stereo Auto Volume : Off

SRS TSXT : Stereo

Internal Mute : Off

Move Enter Return

Off

3D Mono

Stereo

Sound

Off

3D Mono

Stereo

Press the MENU button to exit.

TruSurround XT, SRS and ( ) Symbol

➤

are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. TruSurround XT technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc.

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Selecting the Internal Mute

The internal speakers can be muted in order to hear sound from external speakers you've connected.

Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to

select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Internal Mute”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “On”, then press the ENTER button.

•Pressing the ▲ or ▼ button will alternate between

“On” and “Off”.

Sound

Mode : Custom √ Custom √ MTS : Stereo √ Auto Volume : Off √ SRS TSXT : Stereo √ Internal Mute : Off √

Move Enter Return

Sound

Mode : Custom Custom MTS : Stereo Auto Volume : Off SRS TSXT : Stereo

Internal Mute : Off

Move Enter Return

Mode : Custom Custom

MTS : Stereo

Auto Volume : Off SRS TSXT : Stereo

Internal Mute : Off

Off

Sound

Off

Press the MENU button to exit.

Move Enter Return

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PLASMA DISPLAY PANEL

Channel Control

Fine Tuning Channels....................................................................64

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Fine Tuning Channels

Use fine tuning to manually adjust a particular channel for optimal reception.

Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Channel”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Fine Tune”, then

press the ENTER button.

Press the œ or √ button to adjust the fine tuning.

Air/CATV : Air √ Auto Program √ Add/Delete √ Fine Tune √ Scan √

Move Enter Return

Air 4

Reset Return

Move Adjust Store

Air 4

Channel

Fine Tune

To store the fine tuning setting in the TV’s memory, press the ENTER button. (A star icon(*) will appear.)

To reset the fine tuning to “0”, press the ▼ button to select “Reset”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the MENU button to exit.

Reset Return

Move Adjust Store

Fine Tune

Air 4

Reset Return

Move Adjust Store

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PLASMA DISPLAY PANEL

Connecting a PC and Operation

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

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

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

Picture Quality Adjustment ............................................................72

Information ..................................................................................75

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PDP

Connecting a PC

Connection to a Macintosh computer may require an adapter.

Power Plug

DVI Cable

Audio Cable

PC Cable

Use a DVI-D

connection cable.

(sold separately)

DVI jack

(The actual configuration on

your PC may be different, depending on the model.)

Audio Cable

Connecting a PC (15p D-SUB) to the PDP

Connect a PC cable between the PC Output jack on the PC and the RGB input jack on the PDP.

Connect a Audio cable between the Audio jack on the PC and the Audio input jacks (PC

INPUT) on the PDP.

Connecting a PC (DVI) to the PDP

Connect a DVI cable between the PC DVI jack on the PC and the DVI-D input jack on the

PDP.

Connect a Audio cable between the Audio jack on the PC and the Audio L/R input (DVI

INPUT) jacks on the PDP.

To watch the PC screen:

1. Turn on your PDP.

2. Press the TV/VIDEO button on the remote control or SOURCE button on the front panel to select “PC”.

3. Turn on your PC and check for PC system requirements. (Refer to pages 68 and 69 for PC system requirements.)

4. Adjust the PC screen. (Refer to pages 70 and 72.)

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Pin Configuration

D-Sub Cable

• 15Pin Signal Cable (based on protruded pin)

DVI-D Cable (Digital-Only Connector)

Setting up Your PDP (Plug and Play)

Our adoption of the new VESAPlug and Play solution eliminates complicated and time consuming setup. It allows you to install your monitor in a Plug and Play compatible system, without the usual setup hassles and confusion. Your PC system can easily identify and configure itself for use with your display. This monitor automatically tells the PC system its Extended Display Identification data (EDID) using Display Data Channel (DDC) protocols.

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How to Set up Your PC Software (Windows only)

The Windows display-settings for a typical computer are shown below. However, the actual screens on your PC will probably be different, depending upon your particular version of Windows and your particular video card. But even if your actual screens look different, the same, basic set-up information will apply in almost all cases. (If not, contact your computer manufacturer or Samsung Dealer.)

On the windows screen, select in the following sequence : Start ➝ Settings ➝ Control Panel.

When the control panel screen appears, click on “Display” and a display dialog-box will appear.

Select the “Settings” tab in the display dialogbox.

The two key variables that apply to the PDP-PC interface are “resolution” and “colors”. The correct settings for these two variables are:

• Size (sometimes called “resolution”) :640 x 480 pixels.

• Color: “32-bit” color Shown at left is a typical screen for “Display” dialog box.

If a vertical-frequency option exists on your display settings dialog box, the correct value is “60” or “60 Hz”. Otherwise, just click “OK” and exit the dialog box.

Continued...

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Notes

Both screen position and size will vary, depending on the type of PC monitor and its resolution. The table below shows all of the display modes that are supported:

Video Signal

IBM PC / AT Compatible

Resolution

(Dot X Line)

640 X 350

640 X 400

640 X 480

800 X 600

848 X 480

1024 X 768

Vertical

Frequency(Hz)

70.086

85.080

59.940

72.809

75.000

85.061

56.250

60.317

72.188

75.000

85.061

60.000

72.000

75.000

60.004

70.069

75.029

84.997

Horizontal

Frequency(KHz)

31.469

37.861

31.469

37.861

37.500

43.269

35.156

37.897

48.077

46.875

53.674

29.838

36.072

37.650

48.363

56.476

60.023

63.677

Vertical Polarity

N N

P N N N N

N/P

nVidia chipset

N N

Horizontal

Polarity

P N N N N N

N/P

N N

(N: Negative / P: Positive)

• The interlace mode is not supported.

• The PDP operates abnormally if a non-standard video format is selected.

• This sheet conforms to IBM/VESA regulations and is prepared on the basis of Analog Input.

• The DVI Mode is supported same as above table.

Notes

• When this PDP is used as a PC display, 32-bit color is supported.

• Depending on the manufacturer, your PC display screen might appear different. (and depending on your particular version of Windows.)

Check your PC instruction book for information about connecting your PC to a PDP.

• If a vertical and horizontal frequency-select mode exists, select 60Hz (vertical) and 31.5kHZ (horizontal).

•In some cases, abnormal signals (such as stripes) might appear on the screen when the PC power is turned off (or if the PC is disconnected). If so, press the TV/VIDEO button on the remote control or SOURCE button on the front panel to enter the VIDEO mode. Also, make sure that the PC is connected.

• Connect only a PC monitor to the monitor output port while viewing the PC screen. (Otherwise, random signals might appear).

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Adjusting the PC Screen

Adjusting the R.G.B

Preset:

•Press the TV/VIDEO button to select “PC”.

Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to

select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Color Control”, then press the ENTER button.

The “Color Control” is available only when the “Color Tone” is set to Custom and a PC is connected.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the item you want to change, then press the ENTER button.

Press the œ or √ button to change the value of the item, using the on-screen gauge as your guide.

Mode : Custom √ Custom √ Color Tone : Custom √ Color Control √

Film Mode : Off √

Size : 16:9 √ DNIe : On √ PIP √

Move Enter Return

R50 G50 B50

Move Enter Return

R50

Picture

Color Control

Press the MENU button to exit.

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Changing the Position of the Image

After connecting the PDP to your PC, adjust the position of the screen if it is not well-aligned.

Preset:

•Press the TV/VIDEO button to select “PC.”

Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to

select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “PC”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Position”, then press the ENTER button.

Setup

Language : English Time

Caption

Digital NR : On

V-Chip

Miscellaneous PC

Move Enter Return

Image Lock Position Information Auto Adjustment

Move Enter Return

Position

√ √

√

√ √

√ √ √ √

Adjust the position of screen by pressing the

▲ / ▼/ œ / √ button.

Press the MENU button to exit.

Move Move Return

Position

Move Move Return

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Picture Quality Adjustment

Picture Automatic Adjustment

Preset:

•Press the TV/VIDEO button to select “PC”.

Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to

select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “PC”, then press

the ENTER button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Auto Adjustment”, then press the ENTER button.

The message “Auto Adjustment in progress” appears on the screen and the picture adjustments are automatically activated.

Setup

Language : English Time

Caption

Digital NR : On

V-Chip

Miscellaneous PC

Move Enter Return

Image Lock Position Information Auto Adjustment

Move Enter Return

Auto Adjustment

Auto Adjustment in progress.

√ √

√

√ √

√ √ √ √

Press the MENU button to exit.

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Coarse Adjustment

Preset:

•Press the TV/VIDEO button to select “PC”.

Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to

select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “PC”, then press

the ENTER button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Image Lock”, then press the ENTER button.

Setup

Language : English Time

Caption

Digital NR : On

V-Chip

Miscellaneous PC

Move Enter Return

Image Lock Position Information Auto Adjustment

Move Enter Return

Image Lock

Coarse 50 Fine 4

√ √

√

√ √

√ √ √ √

Press the ENTER button to select “Coarse”.

Remove picture noise (vertical stripes) on the screen by pressing the œ or √ button. (If Coarse is not set properly, vertical stripes will appear on the screen.)

Press the MENU button to exit.

Move Enter Return

Coarse 50

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Fine Tuning (Fine)

Preset:

•Press the TV/VIDEO button to select “PC”.

Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to

select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “PC”, then press

the ENTER button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Image Lock”,

then press the ENTER button.

Setup

Language : English Time

Caption

Digital NR : On

V-Chip

Miscellaneous PC

Move Enter Return

Image Lock Position Information Auto Adjustment

Move Enter Return

Image Lock

Coarse 50 Fine 4

√ √

√

√ √

√ √ √ √

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Fine”, then press the ENTER button.

Remove picture noise on the screen by pressing the œ or √ button. (If Fine is not set properly, noise will appear on the screen.)

Press the MENU button to exit.

Move Enter Return

Fine 4

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Information

Preset:

•Press the TV/VIDEO button to select “PC”.

Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to

select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “PC”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Information”, then press the ENTER button. The vertical,

horizontal frequencies and resolution appear.

Setup

Language : English Time

Caption

Digital NR : On

V-Chip

Miscellaneous PC

Move Enter Return

Image Lock Position Information Auto Adjustment

Move Enter Return

Information

Resolution : 1280 *720 H Frequency : 38.0KHz V Frequency : 60.5 Hz

√ √

√

√ √

√ √ √ √

Press the MENU button to exit.

Return

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PLASMA DISPLAY PANEL

Time Setting

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

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

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

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Setting the Clock

Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Time”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the ENTER button to select “Clock”. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select correct hour.

Setup

Language : English Time Caption Digital NR : On V-Chip Miscellaneous

Move Enter Return

Time

Clock -- : -- am Sleep Timer Off On Timer Off Off Timer Off

Move Enter Return

Clock

Hour Minute am/pm

√ √ √ √ √ √

√

√ √ √ √

Press the √ button to select “Minute.”, then press the ▲ or ▼ button to select correct minute.

Press the √ button to select “am/pm.”, then press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the proper time of day

(am or pm). Press the MENU button.

Press the MENU button to exit.

Adjust Move Return

Clock

Hour Minute am/pm

Adjust Move Return

Hour Minute am/pm

Adjust Move Return

Clock

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Setting the Sleep Timer

You can set your PDP to automatically turn off after a preset interval.

Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button.

Quick way to access the sleep timer setting: Just press the “SLEEP”

➤

button on the remote control.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Time”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Sleep Timer”, then press the ENTER button.

Setup

Language : English Time Caption Digital NR : On V-Chip Miscellaneous

Move Enter Return

Time

Clock -- : -- am Sleep Timer Off On Timer Off Off Timer Off

Move Enter Return

Sleep Timer

Minute Activation

√ √ √ √ √ √

√

√ √ √ √

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the time interval for the PDP to stay on. The interval ranges from 30 to

180 minutes.

Press the √ button to select “Activation”, then press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “On” or “Off”.

Press the MENU button to exit.

Adjust Move Return

Sleep Timer

Minute Activation

Adjust Move Return

Sleep Timer

Minute Activation

Adjust Move Return

Off

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Setting the Timers

This PDP can be set to turn on or off automatically at specific times that you choose. Before using the timers, you must set the PDP’s clock, as described previously.

Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Time”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “On Timer”. Press the ENTER button to select “Hour”, then press

the ▲ or ▼ button to select correct hour.

Setup

Language : English Time Caption Digital NR : On V-Chip Miscellaneous

Move Enter Return

Time

Clock -- : -- am Sleep Timer Off On Timer Off Off Timer Off

Move Enter Return

On Timer

Hour Minute am/pm

√ √ √ √ √ √

√

√ √ √ √

Press the √ button to select “Minute.”, then press the ▲ or ▼ button to select correct minute.

Press the √ button to select “am/pm”, then press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the proper time of day (am

or pm).

Channel Volume Activation

Air 3

Adjust Move Return

Hour Minute am/pm

Channel Volume Activation

Air 3

Adjust Move Return

Hour Minute am/pm

Channel Volume Activation

Air 3

Adjust Move Return

On Timer

Off

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Press the √ button to select “Channel”, then press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the channel you want

when PDP turns on.

On Timer

Hour Minute am/pm

Channel Volume Activation

Press the √ button to select “Volume”, then press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the volume level you want

when PDP turns on.

Press the √ button to select “Activation”, then press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “On” or “Off”.

If you want to set Off Time, press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Off Timer”.

Set the “Off Timer” just as you set “On Timer”.

Air 3

Adjust Move Return

Hour Minute am/pm

Channel Volume Activation

Air 3

Adjust Move Return

Hour Minute am/pm

Channel Volume Activation

Air 3

Adjust Move Return

On Timer

▲ ▲

On Timer

▲ ▲

Off

▲

Off

Press the MENU button to exit.

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PLASMA DISPLAY PANEL

Function Description

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

Digital Noise Reduction ...........................................................85

Selecting the Film Mode...........................................................86

Setting the Melody Sound ........................................................87

Setting the Blue Screen.............................................................88

Viewing Closed Captions.........................................................89

Using the V-Chip .....................................................................90

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Selecting a Menu Language

Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the ENTER button to select “Language”.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the appropriate language: “English”, “Français” or “Español”.

Setup

Language : English Time Caption Digital NR : On V-Chip Miscellaneous

Move Enter Return

Setup

Language : English

Time Caption Digital NR : On V-Chip Miscellaneous

Move Enter Return

Langue : Français

Heure Sous-titres Réduct. bruit num. puce V Divers

English

Français Español

Configuration

English

Français

Español

:Marche

√ √ √ √ √ √

√

Press the MENU button to exit.

Dépl Entrée Retour

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Digital Noise Reduction

If the broadcast signal received by your TV is weak, you can activate the Digital Noise Reduction feature to help reduce any static and ghosting that may appear on the screen.

Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Digital NR”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “On” or “Off”, then press the ENTER button.

Setup

Language : English Time Caption Digital NR : On V-Chip Miscellaneous

Move Enter Return

Setup

Language : English Time Caption

Digital NR : On

V-Chip Miscellaneous

Move Enter Return

Language : English Time Caption

Digital NR : On

V-Chip Miscellaneous

Off

Setup

Off

√ √ √ √ √ √

√

Press the MENU button to exit.

Move Enter Return

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Selecting the Film Mode

On: Automatically senses and processes film signals from all sources and adjusts the picture for optimum quality.

Off: Switches off the Film mode.

Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Film Mode”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “On” or “Off”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the MENU button to exit.

Picture

Mode : Custom √ Custom √ Color Tone : Normal √

Color Control √

Film Mode : Off √ Size : 16:9 √ DNIe : On √ PIP √

Move Enter Return

Picture

Mode : Custom Custom Color Tone : Normal

Color Control

Film Mode : Off

Size : 16:9 DNIe : On PIP

Move Enter Return

Mode : Custom Custom Color Tone : Normal

Color Control

Film Mode : Off

Size : 16:9 DNIe : On PIP

Move Enter Return

OffOnOff

Picture

Off

Note

• Film mode is supported in TV, Video, S-Video and Component 480i.

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Setting the Melody Sound

You can hear clear melody sound when the television is powered on or off.

Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Miscellaneous”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Melody”, press the ENTER button.

Setup

Language : English Time Caption Digital NR : On V-Chip Miscellaneous

Move Enter Return

Miscellaneous

Melody : On Plug & Play Blue Screen : On

Move Enter Return

Miscellaneous

Melody : On

Plug & Play Blue Screen : On

Off

√ √ √ √ √ √

√

√ √ √

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to change the setting. (On or Off).

Press the MENU button to exit.

Move Enter Return

Miscellaneous

Melody : On

Plug & Play Blue Screen : On

Move Enter Return

Off

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Setting the Blue Screen

If no signal is being received or the signal is very weak, a blue screen automatically replaces the noisy picture background. If you wish to continue viewing the poor picture, you must set the “Blue Screen“ mode to “Off“.

Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Miscellaneous”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Blue Screen”, Press the ENTER button.

Setup

Language : English Time Caption Digital NR : On V-Chip Miscellaneous

Move Enter Return

Miscellaneous

Melody : On Plug & Play Blue Screen : On

Move Enter Return

Miscellaneous

Melody : On Plug & Play

Blue Screen : On

Off

√ √ √ √ √ √

√

√ √ √

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “On” or “Off”, then press the ENTER button.

Blue Screen is displayed when there is no signal from an external

➤

device in the External Mode, regardless of the Blue Screen Setting.

Press the MENU button to exit.

Move Enter Return

Miscellaneous

Melody : On Plug & Play

Blue Screen : On

Move Enter Return

Off

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Viewing Closed Captions

Your TV decodes and displays the closed captions that are broadcast with certain TV shows. These captions are usually subtitles for the hearing impaired or foreign language translations. All VCRs record the closed caption signal from television programs, so home-recorded video tapes also provide closed captions. Most prerecorded commercial video tapes provide closed captions as well. Check for the closed caption symbol in your television schedule and on the tape’s packaging: .

Note: The Caption feature does not work with DVD or DTV signals.

Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Caption”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the ENTER button to select “Caption”. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to turn closed caption

on/off, then press the ENTER button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Mode”, then press the ENTER button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select

“Text” or “Caption”, then press the ENTER button.

Setup

Language : English Time Caption Digital NR : On V-Chip Miscellaneous

Move Enter Return

Caption

Caption : On

Mode : Caption Channels : 1 Field : 1

Move Enter Return

Caption : On

Mode : Caption

Channels : 1 Field : 1

Off

Caption

Text

√ √ √ √ √ √

√

Move Enter Return

Depending on the particular broadcast, it might be necessary to make changes to “Channels” and

“Field”: Press the ▲ / ▼/ œ / √ button to make the changes. (Follow the same procedure as in steps 3 above.)

Press the MENU button to exit.

Caption : On Mode : Caption

Channels : 1

Field : 1

Move Enter Return

Caption

Note

• Different channels and fields display different information: Field 2 carries additional information that supplements the information in Field 1. (For example, Channel 1 may have subtitles in English, while Channel 2 has subtitles in Spanish.)

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Using the V-Chip

The V-Chip feature automatically locks out programs that are deemed inappropriate for children. The user must enter a PIN (personal ID number) before any of the V-Chip restrictions are set up or changed.

Note: When the V-chip feature is activated, the PIP and auto channel program features do not function.

Setting Up Your Personal ID Number (PIN)

Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “V-Chip”, then press the ENTER button.

The message “Enter PIN” will appear. Enter your 4digit PIN number.

Note: The default PIN number of a new TV set is

“0-0-0-0”.

The “V-Chip” screen will appear. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Change PIN”, then press the

ENTER button.

Setup

Language : English Time Caption Digital NR : On V-Chip Miscellaneous

Move Enter Return

V-Chip

Enter PIN

****

Enter PIN Return

Change PIN

Enter New PIN

√ √ √ √ √ √

√

Enter PIN Return

The Change pin screen will appear. Choose any 4digits for your PIN and enter them.

As soon as the 4 digits are entered, the “Confirm New PIN” screen appears. Re-enter the same 4 digits. When the Confirm screen disappears, your PIN has been memorized.

Press the MENU button to exit.

Confirm New PIN

Change PIN

Enter PIN Return

Note

• If you forget the PIN, press the remote-control buttons in the following sequence, which resets the pin to 0-0-0-0 : Power Off. ➔ Mute ➔ 8 ➔ 2 ➔ 4 ➔ Power On.

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How to Enable/Disable the V-Chip

Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “V-Chip”, then press the ENTER button.

The message “Enter PIN” will appear. Enter your 4-digit PIN number.

The “V-Chip” screen will appear. To enable the V-Chip feature, press the ENTER button so that the

“V-Chip Lock” field is “On”. (Pressing the ▲ or ▼ button will alternate between “On” and “Off”.) Press the MENU button.

Setup

Language : English Time Caption Digital NR : On V-Chip Miscellaneous

Move Enter Return

V-Chip

Enter PIN

****

Enter PIN Return

V-Chip

V-Chip Lock : Off

TV Parental Guidelines MPAA Rating Change Pin

Off

√ √ √ √ √ √

√

Press the MENU button to exit.

Move Enter Return

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How to Set up Restrictions using the “TV Parental guidelines”

First, set up a personal identification number (PIN), and enable the V-Chip. (See previous section.) Parental restrictions can be set up using either of two methods: The TV guidelines or the MPAA rating.

Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “V-Chip”, then press the ENTER button.

The message “Enter PIN” will appear. Enter your 4digit PIN number.

The “V-Chip” screen will appear. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “TV Parental Guidelines”, then press

the ENTER button.

Setup

Language : English Time Caption Digital NR : On V-Chip Miscellaneous

Move Enter Return

V-Chip

Enter PIN

****

Enter PIN Return

TV Parental Guidelines

√ √ √ √ √ √

√

The “TV Parental Guidelines” screen will appear. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select one of the six ages

based categories:

TV-Y Young children TV-Y7 Children 7 and over

TV-G General audience TV-PG Parental guidance TV-14 Viewers 14 and over TV-MA Mature audience

Move Enter Return

TV Parental Guidelines

Move Enter Return

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At this point, one of the TV-Ratings is selected. Press the ENTER button. Depending on your existing

setup, a symbol will be selected. (Blank = Unblocked, = Blocked)

While “ ” is selected, press the ENTER button to block or unblock the category. To select a different TV-Rating, press the ▲ or ▼ button and then repeat the process.

Note 1: The TV-Y, TV-Y7, TV-G, TV-PG, TV-14 and TV-MA have additional options.

See the next step to change any of the following sub-ratings:

FV: Fantasy violence D: Sexually Suggestive Dialog L: Adult Language S: Sexual situation V: Violence

Note 2: The V-Chip will automatically block certain categories that are “more restrictive”. For example, if you block “TV-Y” category, then TV-Y7 will automatically be blocked. Similarly, if you block the TV-G category, then all the categories in the “young adult” group will be blocked (TV-Y, TV-Y7, TV-G, TV-PG, TV-14 and TV-MA). The sub-ratings (D, L, S, V) work together similarly. (See next section.)

TV Parental Guidelines

Move Enter Return

How to set the FV, D, L, S and V sub-ratings. First, select one of these TV-Ratings: TV-Y, TV-Y7 TV-G, TV-PG, TV-14 or TV-MA (See Step 4,

on previous page), and press √ button.

A symbol “ ” will be displayed for each sub-rating. While “ ” is selected, press the ENTER button to go to a sub rating. Press ENTER to block the sub rating. To select a different TV-Rating, press the ▲ or ▼ button and then repeat the process.

Note: The V-chip will automatically block certain categories that are “More restrictive”. For example, if you block “L” sub-rating in TV-PG, then the “L” sub-ratings in TV-14 and TV-MA will automatically be blocked.

Press the MENU button to clear all the screens. (Or proceed to the next section, and set up additional restrictions based on the MPAA codes).

Note

• These categories consist of two separate groups: TV-Y and TV-Y7 (young children through age

7), and TV-G through TV-MA (everybody else).

The restrictions for these two groups work independently: If a household includes very young

children as well as young adults, the TV guidelines must be set up separately for each age group. (See next step.)

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How to Set up Restrictions using the MPAA Ratings: G, PG, PG-13, R, NC-17, X, NR

The MPAA rating system uses the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) system, and its main application is for movies. When the V-Chip lock is on, the TV will automatically block any programs that are coded with objectionable ratings (either MPAA or TV-Ratings).

Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “V-Chip”, then press the ENTER button.

The message “Enter Pin” will appear. Enter your 4-digit PIN number.

The “V-Chip” screen will appear. Press the to select “MPAA Rating”, then press the ENTER button.

▲ or ▼

button

Setup

Language : English Time Caption Digital NR : On V-Chip Miscellaneous

Move Enter Return

V-Chip

Enter PIN

****

Enter PIN Return

MPAA Rating

√ √ √ √ √ √

√

Move Enter Return

The “MPAA Rating” screen will appear. Repeatedly press the

MPAA category. Pressing the categories:

G General audience (no restrictions).

PG Parental guidance suggested.

PG-13 PG-13 (Parents strongly cautioned).

NC-17 No children under age 17.

X X (Adults only).

NR Not rated.

While a particular category is selected, press the ENTER button to activate it. A selected symbol “ ” will be displayed. Press the ENTER button to block or unblock the category.

Note: The V-Chip will automatically block any category that is “more restrictive”. For example, if you block the “PG-13” category, then “R”, “NC-17” and “X” will automatically be blocked also.

▲ or ▼

R (Restricted. Children under 17 should be accompanied by an adult).

▲ or ▼

button will cycle through the MPAA

button to select a particular

MPAA Rating

Move Enter Return

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How to Reset the TV after the V-Chip Blocks a Channel (“Emergency Escape”)

If the TV is tuned to a restricted channel, the V-Chip will block it. The screen will go blank and the following message will appear:

Press the ENTER button.

Enter your PIN number.

To resume normal viewing, tune to a different channel using the number buttons. Under certain conditions (depending on the rating of the local TV programs) the V-Chip might lock out all the channels. In this case, use the V-Chip function for an “emergency escape”:

Received Rating : TV-PG This channel is blocked by V-Chip. Press ENTER to unblock.

Change

This channel is blocked by V-Chip. Enter PIN to unblock.

Enter PIN Return

Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “V-Chip”, then press the ENTER button.

Enter your PIN number, and press the ▲ or ▼ button to temporarily disable the V-Chip Lock.

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PLASMA DISPLAY PANEL

Appendix

Troubleshooting............................................................................98

Care and Maintenance ................................................................99

Specifications ............................................................................100

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Troubleshooting

If the TV seems to have a problem, first try this list of possible problems and solutions. If none of these troubleshooting tips apply, then call your nearest service center.

Problem

Poor picture.

Your Remote control does not operate the PDP.

The PDP won’t turn on.

There is no screen image.

The image is too light or too dark.

The image is too large or too small.

Possible Solution

Check all wire connections.

Press the “TV/VIDEO” button to put your remote control in the “TV” mode.

Check if the power plug is connected.

Check to see that both the PDP and the source are plugged in and turned on.

Adjust the Brightness or Contrast settings.

Adjust the Size settings.

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Care and Maintenance

With proper care, your PDP will give you many years of service. Please follow these guidelines to get the maximum performance from your PDP.

Identifying Problems

• Do not put the PDP near extremely hot, cold, humid or dusty places.

• Do not put the PDP near appliances that create magnetic fields.

• Keep the ventilation openings clear.

• Do not place the PDP on a rough and slanted surface, such as cloth or paper.

Liquids

• Do not place liquids near or on the PDP.

Cabinet

• Never open the cabinet or touch the parts inside.

•Wipe your PDP with a clean, dry cloth. Never use water, cleaning fluids, wax, or chemicals.

• Do not put heavy objects on top of the cabinet.

Temperature

• If your PDP is suddenly moved from a cold to a warm place, unplug the power cord for at least two hours so that moisture that may have formed inside the unit can dry completely.

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Specifications

Exterior design and product specifications are subject to change without prior notice to improve the performance of this product.

Model Dimensions Display Weight Display Voltage Number of Pixels Screen Size ANTENNA input VIDEO input

AUDIO input

AUDIO output

SP-P4231

1028 (W) X 86.4 (D) X 685 (H) mm (With Stand)

33.24 kg(with stand) 120 V~, 60 Hz

852 [H] X 480 [V]

107 Cm/42 inches

VHF, UHF (75Ω unbalanced)

S-VIDEO

COMPONENT - 480i / 480p / 720p / 1080i

RGB : PC DSUB 15P

DVI

AV/S-VIDEO

COMPONENT

DVI

15W+15W (8 Ω)

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