Owner’s Instructions HPN4239 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864) Samsung Electronics America Service Division 400 Valley Road, Suite 201 Mount Arlington, NJ 07856 www.samsungusa.com Samsung Electronics Canada Inc. Samsung Customer Care 7037 Financial Drive Mississauga, Ontario L5N 6R3 www.samsung.
Important Safety Instructions Warning! Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Thank You for Choosing Samsung Thank you for choosing Samsung! Your new Samsung product represents the latest in television technology. We designed it with easy-to-use on-screen menus and closed captioning capabilities, making it one of the best products in its class. We are proud to offer you a product that will provide convenient, dependable service and enjoyment for years to come. Important Safety Information • Protect the power cord.
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Table of Contents General Information Channel Control Your New Plasma Display Panel ....................10 Fine Tuning Channels ..................................64 Remote Control Buttons ................................12 LNA (Low Noise Amplifier) ..........................65 Wall Installation Instructions ..........................14 Connecting a PC and Operation Connections Connecting to a PC ....................................68 Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas ..............
Your New Plasma Display Panel Front Panel Rear Panel Speakers (optional) Remote Control Signal Receiver Aim the remote control towards this spot on the PDP. SOURCE button Press to display all of the available video sources (ie., Video, S-Video, Component1, Component2, PC ). Notes: • The SOURCE button can be used as SELECT button. MENU button Displays the main on-screen menu.
Remote Control Buttons ¸ SURROUND button Press the hear the Dolby surround effect. Remote Control Œ POWER button Turns the PDP on and off. ˛ MTS button Press to choose stereo, mono or Separate Audio Program (SAP broadcast). ◊ AUTO PROG. button The TV automatically cycles through all of the available channels and stores them in memory. ´ ASPECT button ± ADD/DEL button ˇ Number buttons ¨ +100 button ≠ DNIe button ˆ MUTE button — SET button Press to change the screen size.
Wall Installation Instructions Installation Notes 1 2 Do not install the PDP in any location other than a vertical wall. 1 Remove the screws on the rear of the PDP panel. To protect the performance of the PDP and prevent problems, avoid the following places. • • • • 3 Fixing the PDP panel to the wall attachment panel bracket Do Do Do Do not not not not install install install install next to smoke and fire detectors. in an area subjected to vibration. in an area subjected to high voltage.
4 Put the 4 pegs 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. How to Adjust Mounting Angle Notice : Please secure the mounting bracket on the wall surface after setting its angle at 0° Factory default PDP panel Wall Wall attachment panel bracket The wall mount bracket is delivered separately.
P L A S M A D I S P L A Y P A N E L Connections Connecting Connecting Connecting Connecting Connecting Connecting Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas ..............................................20 Cable TV....................................................................21 Speakers.................................................................. ..23 a VCR........................................................................24 a Camcorder ...............................................
Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas 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. Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads If your antenna looks like this: 1 Cable without a Cable Box it has 75-ohm round leads. 1 Plug the antenna lead into the VHF/UHF terminal on the PDP. Use the Antenna Cable, an accessory included in the product package.
Connecting Speakers External speakers are sold seperately. Check with your dealer. 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). 1 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".
Connecting a VCR Connecting a Camcorder Connecting a VCR to the Video or S-Video/Audio jack PDP Viewing camcorder tapes VCR Camcorder PDP Power Plug Audio Cable Power Plug S-Video Cable Video Cable Video Cable Audio Cable How to Connect Connect the Video/Audio cables between the AUDIO(L/R)/VIDEO jacks on the PDP and AUDIO/VIDEO OUT jacks on the VCR. (Note: For better video, you can use an S-Video cable.) Videotape Playback: 1. Turn on your PDP.
Connecting a DVD Player (480i, 480p) Connecting a DTV Receiver This PDP displays the optimum picture in 720p mode. (480p, 720p, 1080i) This PDP displays the optimum picture in 720p mode. Playing DVD Watching DTV PDP DVD Player PDP DTV Receiver Power Plug Power Plug Video Cable or Video Cable Audio Cable Audio Cable DVI Cable Use a DVI-D connection cable.
P L A S M A D I S P L A Y P A N E L Operation Turning the PDP On and Off ..........................................................30 Memorizing the Channels..............................................................32 Setting Up Your Remote Control ....................................................37 Viewing an External Signal Source ................................................
Turning the PDP On and Off Turning the PDP On and Off Displaying Status Information Press the INFO button on the remote control. The PDP will display the Picture mode, Sound mode, MTS, Caption, Dolby Virtual and Clock. 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.
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).
Adding and Erasing Channels (Manual Method) 1 Use the number buttons to directly select the channel that will be added or erased. To View Memorized Channel (PIP Mode) Air 1 4 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Channel”, then press the ENTER button. Ex) Channel “4” Channel Air / CATV : Auto Program Add / Delete Fine Tune LNA : Ch.Scan Move 2 Press the ADD/DEL button, then press the ENTER button. Repeatedly pressing this button will alternate between “Add” and “Delete”.
Setting Up Your Remote Control This PDP's remote control can operate almost any VCR, cable box or DVD. After it has been set up properly, your remote control can operate in four different modes :TV, VCR, Cable or DVD. Pressing the corresponding button on the remote control allows you to switch between these modes, and control whichever piece of equipment you choose. Changing Channels Using the Channel Buttons Press the CH or CH Note : button to change channels.
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). Remote Control Codes VCR Codes Setting the Signal Source 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ENTER button to select “Input”. Input Source Edit Name Move 2 Cable Box Codes √ √ Return Source TV AV S-Video Component1 Component2 PC DVI Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select signal source, then press the ENTER button.
Assigning Names to External input mode 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ENTER button to select “Input”. Input Source Edit Name Move 2 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: VCR, DVD, D-VHS, Cable STB, HD STB, Sat. STB, AV Recv., DVD Recv., Game, Camcorder, DVD Combo, DHR or PC.
1 Customizing the Picture Using Automatic Picture Settings You can use the on-screen menus to change the Contrast, Brightness, Sharpness, Color, and Tint settings of your PDP. Your PDP has automatic picture settings that allow you to adjust the video display easily. Picture Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. Mode Custom Color Tone Color Control DNIe Size PIP Move 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Custom”, then press the ENTER button.
Selecting the Color Tone DNIe (Digital Natural Image engine) Samsung’s New Technology brings you more detailed images with contrast, white enhancement and 3D noise reduction. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. Picture Mode Custom Color Tone Color Control DNIe Size PIP Move 2 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”.
Changing the Screen Size 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, Normal. Note Freezing the Picture Still Press the STILL button on the remote control to freeze a moving picture. Press again to cancel. • If you watch a still image or the Normal (4:3) mode for a long time (over 2 hours), an image may be burned onto the screen.
Viewing the Picture-in-Picture Selecting the PIP Screen 1 Selecting an External Signal Picture Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. Mode Custom Color Tone Color Control DNIe Size PIP ➤ Quick way to access the PIP mode: Just press the “PIP” button on the remote control. Move 2 Enter 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button.
Swapping the Contents of the PIP Image and Main Image 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. ➤ Quick way to access swapping: Just press the “SWAP” button under the cover of the remote control. Picture Mode Custom Color Tone Color Control DNIe Size PIP Move 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “PIP”, then press the ENTER button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Swap”, then press the ENTER button.
Selecting a Signal Source (Antenna or Cable) for PIP If the PIP source is TV during PIP ON, you can select the broadcasting source of PIP picture separately from the main picture. Changing the Location of the PIP Image 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. Picture Mode Custom Color Tone Color Control DNIe Size PIP Move 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “PIP”, then press the ENTER button.
Changing the PIP Channel 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. ➤ Quick way to change the PIP channel: Just press the “CH “CH “ or ” button under the cover of the remote control. Picture Mode Custom Color Tone Color Control DNIe Size PIP Move 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “PIP”, then press the ENTER button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Channel”, then press the ENTER button.
Customizing the Sound 1 Sound Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button. Mode : Custom √ Custom √ MTS : Stereo √ Auto Volume : Off √ Dolby Virtual : On √ Sub Woofer : √ Move 2 Enter Bass Treble Balance L 50 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the item you wish to change, then press the œ or √ button to change the value of the item. Enter 50 50 R 50 ▲ œ Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button.
Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS) Soundtrack 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.
Using Dolby Virtual Using a Subwoofer This feature allows the PDP’s optional L/R speakers to provide a Home Theater-like Dolby effect. The center and surround sounds are mixed into the L/R speakers. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button. Sound 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Sub Woofer”, then press the ENTER button.
P L A S M A D I S P L A Y P A N E L Channel Control Fine Tuning Channels....................................................................64 LNA (Low Noise Amplifier) ............................................................
1 Fine Tuning Channels LNA (Low Noise Amplifier) Use fine tuning to manually adjust a particular channel for optimal reception. If the TV is operating in a weak-signal area, sometimes the LNA function can improve the reception (a low-noise preamplifier boosts the incoming signal). Channel Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Channel”, then press the ENTER button. Move 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Fine Tune”, then press the ENTER button.
P L A S M A D I S P L A Y P A N E L Connecting a PC and Operation Connecting to a PC ......................................................................68 Adjusting the PC Screen................................................................72 Changing the Position of the Image................................................73 Picture Quality Adjustment ............................................................74 Information ...........................................................
Connecting to a PC Connection to a Macintosh computer may require in adapter. PDP Pin Configuration D-Sub Cable DVI-D Cable (Digital-Only Connector) • 15Pin Signal Cable (based on protruded pin) Power Plug Use the DVI-D connection cable. (sold separately) DVI Cable or PC Cable Audio Cable PC DVI jack (The actual configuration on your PC may be different, depending on the model.
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 the screen if it is not well-aligned. Preset: • Press the TV/VIDEO button to select “PC.” Preset: • Press the TV/VIDEO button to select “PC”. 1 Picture Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button.
Picture Quality Adjustment Picture Automatic Adjustment Coarse Adjustment Preset: Preset: • Press the TV/VIDEO button to select “PC”. • Press the TV/VIDEO button to select “PC”. 1 Setup Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Language : English Time Caption NR : On Auto Power Off : On Film Mode : Off PC V-Chip Move 2 Enter Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “PC”, then press the ENTER button.
Information Fine Tuning (Fine) Preset: • Press the TV/VIDEO button to select “PC”. 1 Preset: Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. • Press the TV/VIDEO button to select “PC”. 1 Setup Press the MENU button.Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button.
P L A S M A D I S P L A Y P A N E Time Setting Setting the Clock .......................................................................80 Setting the Sleep Timer...............................................................81 Setting the Timers ......................................................................
Setting the Clock Setting the Sleep Timer You can set your PDP to automatically turn off after a preset interval. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Setup Language : English √ Time √ Caption √ NR : On √ Auto Power Off : On √ Film Mode : Off √ PC √ V-Chip √ Move 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Time”, then press the ENTER button. Enter Move 3 √ √ √ √ -- : -- am Off Off Off Enter Press the ENTER button to select “Clock”.
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. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Setup Language : English √ Time √ Caption √ NR : On √ Auto Power Off : On √ Film Mode : Off √ PC √ V-Chip √ Move 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Time”, then press the ENTER button.
P L A S M A D I S P L A Y P A N E Function Description Selecting a Menu Language .....................................................86 Viewing Closed Captions .........................................................87 Digital Noise Reduction ...........................................................88 Setting Auto Power Off ...........................................................89 Selecting the Film Mode ...........................................................
Selecting a Menu Language 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Enter 1 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. Setup Language : Time Caption NR Auto Power Off Film Mode PC V-Chip Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the appropriate language: “English”, “Français” or “Español”.
1 Digital Noise Reduction Setting Auto Power Off 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. The PDP can be set to turn off automatically if no buttons are pressed for 3 hours after the PDP turns on via the on timer. Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button.
Selecting the Film Mode Using the V-Chip On: Automatically senses and processes film signals from all sources and adjusts the picture for optimum quality. 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. Off: Switches off the Film mode. Note: When the V-chip feature is activated, the PIP and auto channel program features do not function.
How to Enable/Disable the V-Chip 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. How to Set up Restrictions using the “TV guidelines” Setup Language : English √ Time √ Caption √ NR : On √ Auto Power Off : On √ Film Mode : Off √ PC √ V-Chip √ Move 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “V-Chip”, then press the ENTER button. The message “Enter Pin” will appear. Enter your 4digit PIN number.
6 At this point, one of the TV-Ratings is selected. Press the √ button: Depending on your existing setup, a letter “U” or “B” will be selected. (U= Unblocked, B= Blocked) While the “U” or “B” is selected, press the ▲ or ▼ button to block or unblock the category. Press the √ button to save the TV guidelines. A TV-Rating will be selected, and no letters will be selected. To select a different TV-Rating, press the ▲ or ▼ button and then repeat the process.
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: “Excessive rating”. 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.
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 Poor picture. Check all wire connections. Your Remote control does not operate the PDP.
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.
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