Owner s Instructions SPM4227 BN68-00326A-00(ENG)
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FCC Information • Protect the power cord. Power supply cords should be routed so that they won’t be walked on or pinched by objects placed on or against them. Pay particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the unit. • Unplug the Monitor from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system during a lightning storm or when left unattended and unused for long periods of time.
User Instructions Screen Image retention Do not display a still image (such as on a video game or when hooking up a PC to this Monitor) on the plasma monitor 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 28 of this manual to reduce the degree of brightness and contrast of this screen when displaying a still image. Cell Defect The plasma display panel consists of fine cells.
P L A S M A D I S P L A Y P A N E L Setup Your New Plasma Display Panel ....................................................10 Remote Control Buttons ................................................................12 Turning the Monitor(PDP) On and Off ............................................
Your New Plasma Display Panel Front Panel Rear Panel Remote Control Signal Receiver Aim the remote control towards this spot on the Monitor. Œ External Speaker Out jacks Speakers ˆ S-Video Input jack Connect external speakers. Connect a S-Video signal from an S-VHS VCR or DVD player. ´ PC(RGB) Input jack (15pin) Connect to the video output jack on your PC. ˇ Component Video Input jacks ( Y/Pb/Pr) Swivel Stand This stand can turn left, right up to 25 degrees respectively.
Remote Control Buttons ı VCR control buttons Remote Control Œ Power button Turns the PDP on and off. ´ Number buttons ˇ Display button Press to display information on the PDP screen. ¨ Menu button Displays the main on-screen menu. ˆ CH (Channel) and VOL (Volume) buttons Channel and Volume buttons are used for selecting menu items in menu mode. Ø Mute button Press to mute the PDP sound. ∏ P.
Turning the Monitor(PDP) On and Off Turning the Monitor(PDP) On and Off Displaying Status Information Press the Display button on the remote control. The PDP will display the Screen size, Resolution, Current time, and screen mode. Press the Power button on the remote control. The PDP will be turned on and you will be ready to use it’s features. You can also use the Power button on the front of the PDP. DISPLAY Main SUB P.MODE Scaling S.
P L A S M A D I S P L A Y P A N E L Connections (Connecting Speakers / Receiver) Connecting Connecting Connecting Connecting Speakers ....................................................................18 a VCR/Cable Box ......................................................19 a DVD ......................................................................20 a Set-Top Box..............................................................
Connecting Speakers Connecting a VCR/Cable Box Power Plug Ferrite Core Speaker Audio Cable Audio Cable S-Video Cable Video Cable How to Connect ✱ External speakers MUST have a power handling capability of 7 watts minimum (impedance 8 ohm). 1 Connect Video/S-Video cable between the Video/S-Video Output jack on the VCR/Cable box and the Video Input jack on the PDP. • For better video, use on S-Video cable.
Connecting a DVD (480i/480p) Connecting a Set-Top Box(480p/720p/1080i) Power Plug Power Plug Ferrite Core Ferrite Core Video (Y, Pb, Pr) Cable Video (Y, Pb, Pr) Cable Audio Cable How to Connect How to Connect 1 Connect a Video cable between the DVD Output jacks on the DVD and the Component1 Video Input (Y,Pb,Pr) Input jacks on the PDP. 1 Connect a Video cable between the Set-Top Box (Y,Pb,Pr) Output jacks on the Set-Top Box and the Component 2 Video Input (Y,Pb,Pr) Input jacks on the PDP.
P L A S M A D I S P L A Y P A N E L Picture Control Customizing the Picture ................................................................24 Using Automatic Picture Settings ....................................................25 Viewing the Picture-in-Picture..........................................................26 Changing the Screen Size ............................................................29 Freezing the Picture ...............................................................
1 Customizing the Picture Using Automatic Picture Settings You can use the on-screen menus to change the Brightness, Contrast, Sharpness, Color, and Tint settings of your PDP. Your PDP has automatic picture settings that allow you to adjust the video display easily. Press the Menu button, then press the joystick to enter. VIDEO Select Contrast Brightness Sharpness Color Tint R 50 Move 2 Move the joystick left or right to select “Custom”.
Viewing the Picture-in-Picture Selecting an External Signal Selecting the PIP Screen 1 You can use PIP to view a signal from an external source, such as a VCR. Press the Menu button. Move the joystick up or down to select “PIP”, then press the joystick to enter. PIP Select ! 1 Off Quick way to access the PIP: Just press “PIP” on the remote control. Move Enter Press the Menu button. Move the joystick up or down to select “PIP”, then press the joystick to enter.
Changing the Screen Size (When entering the Video mode) Changing the Location of the PIP Image When you press the Aspect button on the remote control, the PDP’s screen mode should appear in sequence. The screen displays in this order: Wide, Panorama, Zoom1, Zoom2, Stretch, 4:3. Note 1 Press the Menu button. Move the joystick up or down to select “PIP”, then press the joystick to enter.
Freezing the Picture Still Press the Still button on the remote control to freeze a moving picture. Press again to cancel. P L A S M A D I S P L A Y P A N E L Sound Control Customizing the Sound ................................................................32 Using Automatic Sound Settings ....................................................33 Using the Surround ......................................................................
Customizing the Sound 1 Press the Menu button. Move the joystick up or down to select “SOUND”, then press the joystick to enter. SOUND Select Treble Bass Balance Surround Move 2 Move the joystick left or right to select “Custom”. You will also see the items “Treble”, “Bass”, “Balance” and “Surround”. Custom 50 50 0 Adjust Select Treble Bass Balance Surround Move the joystick up or down to select the item you wish to change. Press the Menu button.
Using the Surround 1 Press the Menu button. Move the joystick up or down to select “SOUND”, then press the joystick to enter. SOUND Select Treble Bass Balance Surround Move 2 Move the joystick up or down to select “Surround”, then move the joystick left or right to select “Con -cert”, “Hall” or “Stadium”. 50 50 0 Off Adjust Exit SOUND Select Treble Bass Balance Surround Move 3 Custom Custom 50 50 0 Concert Adjust Exit Press the Menu button to exit.
Setting the Clock Setting the Sleep Timer This PDP has a built-in clock that will appear on screen when you press the Clock Display button on the remote control. 1 Press the Menu button. Move the joystick up or down to select “TIME”, then press the joystick to enter. ! 2 Quick way to access the Clock Set : Just press “Clock Set” in the cover on the remote control.
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. Setting the On/Off Timer 1 Press the Menu button. Move the joystick up or down to select “TIME”, then press the joystick to enter.
P L A S M A D I S P L A Y P A N E L Connecting PC and Operation Connecting to a PC ......................................................................42 Adjusting the PC Screen ................................................................46 Changing the Position of the Image ................................................47 Changing the Size of the Image ....................................................48 Enlarging the Image (Zoom) ................................................
Connecting to a PC This PDP is not compatible with Macintosh PC. Pin Configuration • 15Pin Signal Cable (based on protruded pin) PC (15pin) Cable Audio Cable Power Plug Setting up Your Monitor (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.
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.
Adjusting the PC Screen Changing the Position of the Image Adjusting the R.G.B After connecting the PDP to your PC, adjust the position of screen if it is not well-aligned. Preset: • Press the RGB button to select the PC mode. Preset: 1 • Press the RGB button to select the PC mode. 1 Press the Menu button, then press the joystick to enter. VIDEO Select Contrast Brightness Color Control Move 2 Move the joystick up or down to select “Color Control”, then move the joystick left or right to enter.
Changing the Size of the Image Enlarging the Image (Zoom) Preset: Preset: • Press the RGB button to select the PC mode. • Press the RGB button to select the PC mode. 1 Press the Menu button. Move the joystick up or down to select “SETUP”, then press the joystick to enter. ! 2 Quick way to access the Size: Just press “Scaling” in the cover on the remote control. Move the joystick up or down to select “Scaling”, then move the joystick left or right to select “Wide” or “4:3”.
Moving the Zoom Picture Picture Quality Adjustment Picture Automatic Adjustment On/Off Preset: • Press the RGB button to select the PC mode. 1 Press the Menu button. Move the joystick up or down to select “SETUP”, then press the joystick to enter. ! Quick way to access the Panning : Just press “Zoom/Pan” in the cover on the remote control.
Frequency Adjustment Fine Tuning (Phase) Preset: Preset: • Press the RGB button to select the PC mode. • Press the RGB button to select the PC mode. 1 Press the Menu button. Move the joystick up or down to select “SETUP”, then press the joystick to enter. Position Language Scaling Zoom/Panning Image Lock Miscellaneous Move 2 Move the joystick up or down to select “Image Lock”, then move the joystick left or right to enter.
Information Power Saver (PC mode only) Preset: This monitor has a built-in power management system called Power Saver. This power management system saves energy by switching your monitor into a low-power mode when it has not been used for a certain amount of time. This power management system operates with a VESA DPMS compliant video card installed in your computer. You use a software utility installed on your computer to set up this feature. See the table below for details.
P L A S M A D I S P L A Y P A N E L Function Description Selecting a Menu Language . . Setting the Multi Control . . . . . Using the Key Lock . . . . . . . . Setting up Your Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 .59 .60 .
Selecting a Menu Language 1 Press the Menu button. Move the joystick up or down to select “SETUP”, then press the joystick to enter. SETUP Language Color Tone Key Lock Move 2 Move the joystick left or right to select the appropriate language: English, Spanish, or French. Setting the Color Tone English Normal Off Adjust 1 Press the Menu button. Move the joystick up or down to select “SETUP”, then press the joystick to enter.
Using the Key Lock Setting up Your Remote Control When Key Lock is set to ON, the buttons (SOURCE, MENU, VOLUME, SELECT, MUTE, POWER) on the front of the PDP will not operate. However, these buttons will operate when setting Key Lock OFF. 1 Press the Menu button. Move the joystick up or down to select “SETUP”, then press the joystick to enter. SETUP Language Color Tone Key Lock This PDP's remote control can operate almost any VCR, cable box, or DVD.
Remote Control Codes VCR Codes P L A S M A D I S P L A Y P A N E L Cable Box Codes Appendix Troubleshooting............................................................................64 Care and Maintenance ................................................................65 Specifications ..............................................................................
Care and Maintenance Troubleshooting Before you call a service technician, please scan this list of problems and possible solutions. It may save you time and money. 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 Problem Possible Solution • • • • Do not put the PDP near extremely hot, cold, humid or dusty places. Do not put the PDP near appliances that create magnetic fields.
Specifications Memo Exterior design and product specifications are subject to change without prior notice to improve the performance of this product. This PDP applies to Class B digital device. (Note: Class B system is for home use.) This PDP has been registered for residential use in terms of EMI. So it can be used in all areas as well as residential areas. SPM4227 Model Dimensions Display Stand Remote Control Weight 1153 (W) X 160 (D) X 530.6 (H) mm ; 45.39 (W) X 6.3 (D) X 20.
