Samsung SPP4251 Owner’s Manual

PLASMA DISPLAY

Owner's Instructions

SPP4251

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Wide screen format PDPDisplays (16:9,the aspect ratio of the screen width to height) are primarily designed to view wide screen format fuji-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 Iogos,web sites or computer graphics and patterns,should be limited as described above for aJJtelevisions. DispJaying stationary images that exceed the above guideJines can

cause uneven aging of PDP Disptays that Jeove subtJe, but permanent burned-in ghost images in the PDPpictureo To avoid this, vary the programming and images,

and primariJy dispJay furls€teen moving images, not stationary pa_erns or dark bars. On PDPmodels 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 PDPaging as a result of format selection and use,as well as burned-in images, are not covered by your Samsung limited warranty.

@ ScreenJ_ageretention

Do not display a still image (such as on a video game or when hooking up a PC to this PDP)on the plasma

display panel for more than,several minutes as it can cause screen image retention. This image retention is also known as screen burn _To avoid such image retention, refer to page 40 of this manual to reduce the

degree of brightness and contrast of this screen when displaying a still image.

@ CdJJ)efect

The plasma display panel consists of fine cells. Although the panels are produced with more than 99.9

percent active cells, there may be some cells that do not produce light or remain lit.

@ Altitude

The PDP wiJJnot operate normally at altitudes above 6500 ft.

@ Warranty

Warranty does not cover any damage caused by image retention.

Burndn is not covered by the warranty.

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Generd N{ormation

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

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

V'/all Installation Instructions .......................... 10

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

Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas .............. 16

Connecting Cable TV .................................. 17

Connecting a VCR ...................................... 19

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

Connecting a DVD Hayer ............................ 21

Connecting a DTV Receiver .......................... 22

Turning the PDPOn and Off ........................ 24

Hug & Hay Feature ...................................... 26

Memorizing the Channels ............................ 29

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

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

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

LNA (Low Noise Amplifier} .......................... 65

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Connecting a PC ........................................ 68

Adjusting the PC Screen .............................. 72

Changing the Position of the Image ................ 73

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

information ................................................ 77

_meSetting

Setting the Clock ........................................ 80

Setting the Sleep Timer ................................ 81

Setting the Timers ........................................ 82

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Selecting a Menu Language ........................ 86

Digital Noise Reduction .............................. 87

Selecting the Film Mode .............................. 88

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Selectinga SignalSource(Antennaor Cable)forPIP..... 52

Sound(ontrd

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

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

ChoosingaMulti-ChanndSound(MTS}Soundtrack...... 58

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

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

ListeningtotheSoundoftheSub(PiP)Picture(PCorDVIMode)....61

Setting the Melody Sound ............................ 89

Setting the Blue Screen ................................ 90

Viewing Closed Captions ............................ 91

Using the %Chip .......................................... 92

Troubleshooting ........................................ 1O0

Care and Maintenance .............................. 101

Specifications ............................................ 102

Selecting the Internal Mute ............................ 62

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

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

Wall Installation instructions .......................................................... 10

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

Pressto turn the PDPon and off. Power Jedicator

- Power Off: Blue Power On: Off

Speakers

Remete(oetrd $iged Receiver

Aim the remote control towards this spot on the PDR

SOUR([Button

Pressto display all of the available video sources (TV,AV1, AV2, AV3, S-VIDEO1, S_VIDEO2,COMPONENT1, COMPONENT2, PC, DVJ).

MENU be||oe Displays the main on-screen menu.

VOL(+,o)button

Pressto increase or decrease the voJume_Also used to select or adjust items on the on-screen menu.

(H(..-,,v) Better

PressCH/", or CHv to change Channels. Also used to move up or down in the On-screen menu.

ENTER(C_ ) button

Pressto confirm a selection

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

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Owner'sInstructions

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RemoteControJ/A,S,ABatteries

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S-ViDEO Cable

DVICable ComponentCables(RCA)

PowerCord(3903-000144)

AntennaCaNe(BN39-00333A)

PC Cable PCAudio Cable

@DVJiNPUT(DVFD/ L-AUDiO-R)

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

@ MONITOROUT(VIDEO/ L°AUgJO-R)

Outputs for external devices

@ P( JNPgT(RGgJN/ AUgJO}

Connect to the video and audio output

jack on your PC.

@ FORSERVJ(EONlY

Connector for service only.

@ S°VJDE01,S°VJDE02

(S°VJDE01or S-ViDE02/ L-AUDJO°R}

Video and audio inputs for external devices with an S-Video output, such as

a camcorder or VCR.

@Avl, Av2,Av3

(VmDEO/ L-AUDmO-R)

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

@ (OMPONENI"I,(:OMPONENI"2

Video (Y/Pb/Pr) and audio (L-AUDIO-R) inputs for Component.

@ ANTmNVHFiUHF(75£_}

75£-2Coaxial connector for Antenna/Cable Network.

0 POWERiN

Connect the supplied power cord.

@ POWERbutton

Turns the PDPon and off.

@ ASPECTbutten

Pressto change the screen size.

@ Numberbuttons

@ +100 butl0n

Pressto select channels over 1OO. For example, to select channel 121, press "+1OO", then press 2 and 1.

Pressto mute the PDPsound.

@ VOL(Vdu_u} buttous

Use it to adjust volume.

Pressto select a preset time interval for automatic shutoff.

@ MENUbutton

Displays the main on-screen menu.

Confirms a selection.

0 PiPbutton

Activates picture in picture.

@ STILLbuttou

Pressto pause the current screen.

L@ J)ispJay

When you press a button, '_>' appears along with selected mo'de (TV,VCR, CATV, DV"Dor STB}and

remaining batteries on LCD.

@ BMOJ)Ebutt0u

Adjust the PDPpicture by selecting one of the preset factory settings (or select your personal, customized

picture settings.)

@ MOJ)Ebutlou

Selects a target device to be controlled by the Samsung remote control ie, VCR, Cable, DVD players or STB.

If you change modes, the new mode is momentarily displayed on LCD.

@ PRE-CHbutlou

Tunes to the previous channel.

@ TViVJDEObultou

Pressto display alJ of the available video sources

TV AV1 AV2 AV3 S_VIDEO1 S-ViDEO2 COMPONENT1

COMPONENT2, PC, DV ,

_]_(H ((hauueJ}butt0us

Use it to switch channels.

@ JHFObutteu

Pressto display information on the PDPscreen.

@ EXiTbutt0u

Pressto exit the menu.

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@ L_p/J)_wuLdt/Rightbutteus

Control the cursor in the menu.

@SRS TSXTbBtto.

Selects Trusurround XT mode.

0 MTS bBttoe

Pressto choose stereo, mona or Separate Audio Pro-

gram (SAP broadcast).

@ AUTO PRO& Bett0e

The TV automatically cycles through aJJof the avail- able channels and stores them in memory.

@ ADDiDELBett0e

Pressto add or delete channels in the TV's memory.

@ DNb Bett0e

Activates DNle (Digital Natural Image engine).

@(APTIONBeit0e

Controls the caption decoder.

@ SETbett0e

Used durinq set up of this Samsung remote control, so that it will work compatibly witB other devices

(VCR, cable box, DVD}

SWAP : Exchanges the video signal that is

currently displayed on the main screen with the signal in the PIPwindow.

SIZE : Pressto make the PIPwindow Large,

Small or Double.

VOL CH

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:} STILL MTS SRSTSXT

CH,A,,\J : Displays the available channels in

sequence_ (These buttons change channels

in the HP window only).

Controls VCR tape or DVD disc functions: Stop,

Rewind, Play/Pause, Fast Forward.

[f your remote control is not functioning properly, take

out the batteries and press the reset button for about

2_-3 seconds. Rednsertthe batteries and try using the remote control again.

Slide the back cover

to open the battery compartment of the

remote controk

Install _'o AAA size batter-

ies. Make sure to match the "+" and "-" ends of the bat-

teries with the diagram

inside the compartment.

Slide the cover back into place_

Remote (0etrd Operati0e Range° You can use your remote control within a distance of 23 feet and an angle of 30 degrees

from the Jeff and right sides of the PDP'sremote control receiver. 9

Do not install the PDPon any location other than a vertical walk

Toprotect the performance of the PDPand 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. o Do not install near or around any heating apparatus.

Use only recommended parts and components.

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WdJMeunt Bracket

Insulation Holder ; 4 EA Screws ; 4 EA

PDP to

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 waJJmount bracket. ,, Be sure to check that the insulation holders are completely secured on both the left

and right side after hanging the PDPon the wail mount bracket. o Be careful to avoid getting your fingers caught during installation. ', Make sure the wail attachment panels are tightened. Otherwise the PDPmay faik

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

" A 5 inch gap is needed between the back of the Plasma TV and the waik

Put the 4 insulation holders on the PDPin the grooves of the wall mount bracket and

pull down on the PDP(@) to secure it to the wall mount bracket (@1- Tighten the screws as shown (@1 so that the PDP cannot be separated from wall mount bracket.

PDPpanel_// O--_, I_.

Wall attachment panel bracket

Wall

to PDP

Toconnect external devices such as a DVD or a Home Theater System to the PDP, please refer to following instructions:

Be sure to remove the safety pins underneath the PDP.

o If the safety pins are not removed, the angle cannot be adjusted.

Any attempt to do so may cause damage to the PDP.

Pull out the bottom of the PDP(which has been attached to the Wall Mount Bracket) in the direction indicated by the arrows (refer to the illustration/until it clicks.

Using the PDPAfter Connecting External Devices. Be sure to secure the PDPby inserting the 2 locking pins after readjusting the angle of the PDPto 0°.

For safety, be sure to secure the PDPusing the locking pins. If the safety pins are not used, the PDP may fall, causing serious injury.

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The wall mount bracket is delivered separately_ Please tighten the captive screw in the direction of the arrow after assembling the bracket.

Changingthe angle

Secure the PDP to the wall mount

bracket. (Please refer to the following instructions.)

Set the angle by pulling the upper end of

the PDP attached to bracket in the direction of the arrow.

The angle can be adjusted from 0° to 15°

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by _2.

Assemble two support pins with the stand base and firmly secure both sides of the

support pins using 8 screws provided.

Assemble the PDPwith the stand and firmly secure the PDPusing 4 screws provided.

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Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas .............................................. 16

Connecting Cable TV.................................................................... 17

Connecting a VCR ........................................................................ 19

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

Connecting a DVD Hayer .............................................................. 21

Connecting a DTV Receiver .......................................................... 22

If your antenna Jooks Jikethis: it has 75-ohm round Jeads.

Hug the antenna Jead into the VHF/UHF terminaJ

on the PDP.

Use the Anter na Cabe, an accesso/y nc uded n the p/oduct package,

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.

Plug the incoming cable into the VHF/UHF terminal on

the PDff

Use fl_e Anterma Cabe, an acces o/y _c uded

fl_e p/oduct package.

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_L

Connect the cable to the VHF/UHF terminal on the

PDP.

Uetf_eAnternaCa:_e, anacc_., /y':ncud_d n tf_e p/cduct package.

Tocomplete this connection you will need a _'o-way splitter, an RF(A/BI switch, and four coaxial cables (which you can buy from your Samsung dealer or any electronics store).

Find and disconnect the cable that iscon-

nected to the ANTENNA IN terminal of

your came box. This terminal might be labeled "ANT IN",

"VHF IN" or simply, "IN". Connect this

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Cable

Splitter

cable to a two-way splitter.

Connect a coaxial cable between an OUT-

PUTterminal of the splitter and the IN termi- nal of the cable box.

Incoming

Cable

Splitter

Cable Box

Connect a coaxial cable between theANTENNA OUT terminal of the cable box and the B-IN terminal of the AiB switch.

Incoming

Cable

Splitter

Cable Box

RF (A/B)

Switch

Connect a coaxial cable be_'een the

ANTENNA OUT terminal of the cable box and the B-IN terminal of the 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.

Incoming

Cable

Splitter RF (A/B)

Incoming

Cable

Spl_tter RF (AJB)

Cable Box Switch

After you've made this connection, setthe 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-TopBox to the cable box's output channel, which is usually

channel 3 or 4.}

PDP

Power Plug

Audio Cable

S_VideoCabk

Connect the Video/Audio cables between the AUDIO(L/R)/VIDEQ jacks on the PDPand AUDIO!VIDEO OUT jacks on the VCR. (Note: For bettervideo, you can usean S-Videocable.)

Video Cable

VideotapePJayback:

1. Turn on your PDP.

2. Pressthe TV!VIDEO button to select "Video" or "S-Video

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

PDP

Camcorder

Connect a Video!Audio cable be_'een the AUDIO(L/R)/VIDEO jacks on the PDP and the VIDEO!AUDIO OUTPUT jacks on the camcorder.

ViewingTapes

1. Turn on your PDP.

2. Pressthe TV!VIDEO button to select "Video".

Power Plug

Audio Cable

Video Cable

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.

This PDPdisplays the optimum picture in 720p mode.

PDP

DVD P{ayer

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Power Plug

Audio Cable

1 Connect a Video Cable between the Y, Pb, P, (COMPONENT1,2) input jacks on the PDP

and Y!PB!PRoutput jacks on the DVD player.

2 Connect a Audio Cable between the AUDIO L/R(COMPQNENT1, 2) input jacks on the PDP

and the AUDIO OUT jacks on the DVD player.

ToPJayDVD:

1_ Turn on },our PDP.

2. Pressthe TV!VIDEO button to select "COMPONENT1 " or "COMPONENT2".

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.

This PDPdisplays the optimum picture in 720p mode.

PDP

Use a DVi-D connection cable. (said separately}

DTV Re0eJver

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Audio Cable

DVi Cable

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

2 Connect a Video cable between the Y, P_,,P,(COMPONENT 1,2] or DVI jack on the PDP

and the Y, P_,PR(VIDEO OUTPUT JACKS) on the DTV receiver.

3 Connect an Audio came between the COMPONENT 1,2 (LiR AUDIO] or DVI jacks on the

PDPand the AUDIO OUTPUT jacks on the DTVreceiver.

ToWatchDTY:

1. Turn on your PDP.

2. Pressthe TV!VIDEO button to select "COMPONENT1 ", "COMPONENT2" or "DVI".

3. Turn on your DTV receiver. For an explanation of Component video, see your DTV receiver owner's instructions.

Turning the PDPOn and Off .......................................................... 24

Hug & Hay Feature ...................................................................... 26

Memorizing the Channels .............................................................. 29

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

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

PDP Off

Pressthe POWER button on the remote controk

The PDPwill be turned on and you will be ready to use its features_

You can also use the POWER (R/O)button on the front of the

PDR

Notes:

If your PDP isn't turned on when the power button is pressed: Pressthe_button to check if the TV mode

has been chosen ( ).

Your PDPhas a simple, easy_to_usemenu system that appears on the PDPscreem This system makes it convenient and fast to use features on the PDP.Your PDPalso Jetsyou display the status of many of your

PDP'sfeatures.

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.

Pressthe A or T buttons to move items in the menu_

Pressthe 4/I_/ENTER buttons to display, change, or use the selected items_Pressthe ENTER((Z_ / button to

enter items in the menu_On screen menus disappear

from the screen automatically after about thirty seconds,

or you can press the MENU or EXITbutton on your

remote control to exit the menu.

STILLMTS SRSTSXT

DispJeyieg Status Je[ermetiee

Pressthe INFO button on the remote controk

The PDPwiJJdisplay the Picture mode, Sound mode, MTS, Caption, and Clock.

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 controk

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Select the appropriate language by pressing the A or ++ button+

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Pressthe ENTERbutton to confirm your choice+

Pressthe ENTERbutton+

Select the correct signal source (Air, STD, HRC and

[RC}, then press the ENTERbutton.

Tostart the search, press the ENTER button.

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TostoptheseorChbeforeit hosfinishedorreturntonormal viewing,presstheMEHUbutton_

Pressthe ENTERbutton.

Pressthe _ or m button to move to the Hour, Minute,

or am/pm.

Set the Hour, Minute, or am!pm by pressing the ,L or T button.

When it has finished, the message Enjoy your

watching is displayed, and the channels which

have been stored can be viewed.

If you want to reset this feature...

Pressthe MENU buttom Pressthe A or T button to

select "Setup", then press the ENTERbutton.

Pressthe A or T button to select "Miscellaneous", then press the ENTERbutton.

Pressthe A or _' button to select "Plug & Play".

Pressthe ENTERbutton.

For further details on how to set, refer to the

previous page.

Your PDP can memorize and store alJ of the availab[e channels for both "off-air" (antenna} and cane channels. After the available channels are memorized, use the

CH ,_ and CH v 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 de)eting channe)s (manua)).

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

Pressthe MENU button_ Pressthe _ or V button to

select "Channel", then press the ENTERbutton.

Pressthe ENTERbutton to select "Air/CATV'.

Pressthe A or T button to select "Air", "STD",

"HRC" or "IRC'L

o If you are connected to an antenna, leave "Air"

displayed. Ifyou connected cable, press the

A or Ir button to the display the type of cable system: "STD", "HRC" or "IRC". (If you are nat sure which type of cable system you have, contact your cable company !.

Pressthe MENU button to exit.

e STD, HRC and IRC identify various types of cable TV systems. Contact your IocaJcable company to

identify the type of cable system that exists in your particuIar area. At this point the signaI source has been selected. Proceed to "Storing Channds in Memory" (Next page}.

First, select the correct signal source (Air, STD, HRC

and IRC)_See steps on previous page_

Pressthe MENU button. Press the A or T button to

select "Channel", then press the ENTERbutton.

Press the A or T button to select "Auto Program",

then press the ENTERbutton.

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Press the ENTERbutton.

The PDPwill begin memorizing all of the available channels.

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

stop.

'_ The PDPautomatically cycles through all of the available channels and stores them in memory.

This takes about one to _o minutes.

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Use the number buttons to directly select the channel

that wiJJbe added or deleted.

Ex} Channel "4"

Pressthe ADDiDEL button, then press the ENTER

button. Repeatedly pressing this button wiJJalternate between "Add" and "Delete".

Pressthe MENU button to exit.

', You can view any channel (including an erased channel} by using the number buttons on the

remote control.

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