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Owner’s Instructions

PL-50D4H

This device is a Class B digital apparatus.

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BN68-00714D-00_cover 7/20/04 1:48 PM Page 3 Owner’s Instructions PL-50D4H This device is a Class B digital apparatus.
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BN68-00714D-00_002~25 7/20/04 1:50 PM Page 2 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.
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BN68-00714D-00_002~25 7/23/04 2:09 PM Page 3 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 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 42 of this manual to reduce the degree of brightness and contrast of this screen when displaying a still image.
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BN68-00714D-00_002~25 7/20/04 1:50 PM Page 4 Table of Contents General Information Channel Control Your New Plasma Display Panel ......................6 Fine Tuning Channels ..................................70 Remote Control Buttons ..................................8 LNA (Low Noise Amplifier) ..........................71 Wall Installation Instructions ..........................10 Connecting Speakers ..................................
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BN68-00714D-00_002~25 7/20/04 1:50 PM P Page 5 L A S M A D I S P L A Y P A N E L General Information Your New Plasma Display Panel ......................................................6 Remote Control Buttons ..................................................................8 Wall Installation Instructions ..........................................................10 Connecting Speakers ....................................................................
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BN68-00714D-00_002~25 7/20/04 1:50 PM Page 6 Your New Plasma Display Panel Front Panel SOURCE/ENTER button Power Indicator MENU button Remote Control Signal Receiver Press to display all of the available video sources (ie., TV, AV1, AV2, S-Video, Component1, Component2, PC, DVI). Press to confirm a selection. Displays the main on-screen menu and exit. - Power Off: Red - Power On: Off - Timer On : Green Aim the remote control towards this spot on the PDP.
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BN68-00714D-00_002~25 7/20/04 1:50 PM Page 7 Rear Panel Œ DVI INPUT (DVI-D / L-AUDIO-R) 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. ˇ PC INPUT (RGB IN / AUDIO) Connect to the video and audio output jack on your PC. ¨ FOR SERVICE ONLY Connector for service only. ˆ S-VIDEO (S-VIDEO / L-AUDIO-R) Video and audio inputs for external devices with an S-Video output, such as a camcorder or VCR.
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BN68-00714D-00_002~25 7/20/04 1:50 PM Page 8 Remote Control Buttons Remote Control Œ POWER button Turns the PDP on and off. ´ ASPECT button Press to change the screen size. ˇ Number buttons ¨ +100 button Press to select channels over 100. For example, to select channel 121, press “+100”, then press “2” and “1.” ˆ MUTE button Press to mute the PDP sound. Ø VOL (Volume) buttons Use it to adjust volume. ∏ SLEEP button Press to select a preset time interval for automatic shutoff.
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BN68-00714D-00_002~25 7/20/04 1:50 PM Page 9 ¸ SRS TSXT button Selects Trusurround XT mode. ˛ 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. ± ADD/DEL button Press to add or delete channels in the TV’s memory. ≠ DNIe button Activates DNIe (Digital Natural Image engine). – CAPTION button Controls the caption decoder.
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BN68-00714D-00_002~25 7/20/04 1:50 PM Page 10 Wall Installation Instructions This wall mount bracket installation guide is for the following models: PL-50D4H Installation Notes 1 2 Do not install the PDP on any location other than a vertical wall. 3 Use only recommended parts and components. 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.
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BN68-00714D-00_002~25 7/20/04 1:50 PM Page 11 How to assemble the Wall Mount Bracket 1 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.
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BN68-00714D-00_002~25 7/20/04 1:50 PM Page 12 Wall Installation Instructions Fixing the PDP panel to the wall attachment panel bracket 1 Remove the screws from the back of the PDP. 2 Connect insulation holders to screws (see the illustration below). 3 • 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.
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BN68-00714D-00_002~25 7/20/04 1:50 PM Page 13 How to Adjust Mounting Angle Notice : Please secure the mounting bracket on the wall surface after setting its angle at 0°. Factory default How to Adjust Mounting Angle Please tighten the captive screw in the direction of the arrow after assembling the bracket. Hold onto the middle of the PDP to adjust the angle (not the sides of the PDP). Change Angle 1 2 3 Secure the SET to the wall mount bracket. (Please refer to the following instructions.
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BN68-00714D-00_002~25 7/20/04 1:50 PM Page 14 Connecting Speakers 1 Remove the screws on the rear of the PDP. 2 Hang the two “T” shaped hangers on the square holes on the rear of the PDP. 3 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 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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BN68-00714D-00_002~25 7/20/04 1:50 PM Page 15 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). When you connect the speaker wire to the external speaker out connector, first bind the speaker wire round the ferrite core to secure it.
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BN68-00714D-00_002~25 7/20/04 1:50 PM Page 16 How to assemble the Stand-Base 1 Assemble two support pins with the stand base and firmly secure both sides of the support pins using 8 screws provided. 2 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 to the screen. Always store the PDP upright.
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BN68-00714D-00_002~25 7/20/04 1:50 PM P Page 17 L A S M A D I S P L A Y P A N E L Connections Connecting Connecting Connecting Connecting Connecting Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas ..............................................18 Cable TV....................................................................19 a VCR........................................................................21 a Camcorder ..............................................................22 a DVD Player...........
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BN68-00714D-00_002~25 7/20/04 1:50 PM Page 18 Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads If your antenna looks like this: 1 18 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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BN68-00714D-00_002~25 7/20/04 1:50 PM Page 19 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 1 Plug the incoming cable into the VHF/UHF terminal on the PDP. Use the Antenna Cable, an accessory included in the product package.
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BN68-00714D-00_002~25 7/20/04 1:50 PM Page 20 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". Connect this cable to a two-way splitter.
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BN68-00714D-00_002~25 7/20/04 1:50 PM Page 21 Connecting a VCR Connecting a VCR to the Video or S-Video/Audio jack PDP Power Plug VCR 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 he color coded input terminals and cable jacks. Videotape Playback: 1.
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BN68-00714D-00_002~25 7/20/04 1:50 PM Page 22 Connecting a Camcorder Viewing camcorder tapes PDP Camcorder Power Plug S-VIDEO Video Cable Audio Cable S-Video 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 • Please be sure to match he color coded input terminals and cable jacks. Viewing Tapes 1. Turn on your PDP. 2.
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BN68-00714D-00_002~25 7/20/04 1:50 PM Page 23 Connecting a DVD Player (480i, 480p) This PDP displays the optimum picture in 720p mode. Playing DVD PDP Power Plug DVD Player Video Cable Audio Cable How to Connect 1 Connect a Video Cable between the Y, Pb, Pr (COMPONENT1, 2) input jacks on the PDP and Y/PB/PR output jacks on the DVD player. 2 Connect a Audio Cable between the AUDIO L/R(COMPONENT1, 2) input jacks on the PDP and the AUDIO output jacks on the DVD player.
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BN68-00714D-00_002~25 7/20/04 1:50 PM Page 24 Connecting a DTV Receiver (480p, 720p, 1080i) This PDP displays the optimum picture in 720p mode. Watching DTV PDP Power Plug DTV Receiver or Video Cable Audio Cable DVI Cable Use a DVI-D connection cable. (sold separately) How to Connect 1 2 Connect the cable or antenna to the antenna input jack on the DTV.
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BN68-00714D-00_002~25 7/20/04 1:50 PM P Page 25 L A S M A D I S P L A Y P A N E L Operation Turning the PDP On and Off ..........................................................26 Plug & Play Feature ......................................................................28 Memorizing the Channels..............................................................31 Setting Up Your Remote Control ....................................................36 Viewing an External Signal Source .........
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BN68-00714D-00_026~67 7/20/04 2:23 PM Page 26 Turning the PDP On and Off 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. Note: • If your PDP isn’t turned on when the power button is pressed: Press the MODE button to check if the TV mode has been chosen ( ).
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BN68-00714D-00_026~67 7/20/04 2:23 PM Page 27 Displaying Status Information Press the INFO button on the remote control. The PDP will display the Picture mode, Sound mode, MTS, Caption, and Clock.
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BN68-00714D-00_026~67 7/20/04 2:23 PM Page 28 Plug & Play Feature When the television is initially powered ON, several basic customer settings proceed automatically and subsequently. The following settings are available. 1 If the television is in Standby mode, press the POWER button on the remote control. Plug & Play Start Plug & Play ➤ The message Start Plug & Play is displayed and then the Language menu is automatically displayed.
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BN68-00714D-00_026~67 7/20/04 5 2:23 PM Page 29 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 Auto Program 6 To start the channel search, press the ENTER button. ➤ The search will end automatically. Channels are sorted and stored in 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.
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BN68-00714D-00_026~67 7/20/04 2:23 PM Page 30 Plug & Play Feature (continued) If you want to reset this feature... 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Setup TV Language : English Time Caption Digital NR : On V-Chip Miscellaneous PC Color Weakness : Off Move 2 3 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Miscellaneous”, then press the ENTER button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Plug & Play”. Press the ENTER button.
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BN68-00714D-00_026~67 7/20/04 2:23 PM Page 31 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.
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BN68-00714D-00_026~67 7/20/04 2:23 PM Page 32 Storing Channels in Memory (Automatic Method) 1 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. Channel TV Air/CATV Auto Program Add/Delete Fine Tune LNA Scan Move 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Auto Program”, then press the ENTER button.
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BN68-00714D-00_026~67 7/20/04 2:23 PM Page 33 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. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Channel”, then press the ENTER button. Channel TV Air/CATV Auto Program Add/Delete Fine Tune LNA Scan ➤ Quick way to access the Adding and Erasing Channels : Just press the “ADD/DEL” button on the remote control.
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BN68-00714D-00_026~67 7/20/04 2:23 PM Page 34 To View Memorized Channels (PIP Mode) 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Channel”, then press the ENTER button. Channel TV Air/CATV Auto Program Add/Delete Fine Tune LNA Scan : Air : On Move 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Scan”, then press the ENTER button. Only the memorized channels are chosen. Enter √ √ √ √ √ √ Return Scan Air 4 ➤ When Channel scan starts, PIP mode will be activated automatically.
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BN68-00714D-00_026~67 7/20/04 2:23 PM Page 35 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.
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BN68-00714D-00_026~67 7/20/04 2:23 PM Page 36 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, DVD or STB. Pressing the corresponding button on the remote control allows you to switch between these modes, and control whichever piece of equipment you choose.
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BN68-00714D-00_026~67 7/20/04 2:23 PM Page 37 Remote Control Codes VCR Codes Cable Box Codes DVD Codes 37
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BN68-00714D-00_026~67 7/20/04 2:23 PM Page 38 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 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ENTER button to select “Input”. Input TV Source List Edit Name : TV √ √ Enter Return ➤ Quick way to access viewing an external signal source : Just press the “SOURCE” button on the remote control.
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BN68-00714D-00_026~67 7/20/04 2:23 PM Page 39 Assigning Names to External input mode 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ENTER button to select “Input”. Input TV Source List Edit Name : TV √ √ Edit Name Move 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Edit Name”, then press the ENTER button. Enter Return Edit Name TV AV1 AV2 S-Video Component1 Component2 PC DVI : : : : : : : ---------------------- √ √ √ √ √ √ √ Edit Name Move 3 4 Press the ENTER button.
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BN68-00714D-00_026~67 7/20/04 2:23 PM P Page 41 L A S M A D I S P L A Y P A N E L Picture Control Customizing the Picture ................................................................42 Using Automatic Picture Settings ....................................................43 Selecting the Color Tone................................................................44 DNIe (Digital Natural Image engine) ............................................45 Changing the Screen Size ..............
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BN68-00714D-00_026~67 7/20/04 2:23 PM Page 42 Customizing the Picture You can use the on-screen menus to change the Contrast, Brightness, Sharpness, Color, and Tint settings of your PDP. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. Picture TV Mode Custom Color Tone Color Control Film Mode Size PIP † More Move 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Custom”, then press the ENTER button.
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BN68-00714D-00_026~67 7/20/04 2:23 PM Page 43 Using Automatic Picture Settings Your PDP has automatic picture settings that allow you to adjust the video display easily. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. Picture TV Mode Custom Color Tone Color Control Film Mode Size PIP † More ➤ Quick way to access the picture setting: Just press the “P.MODE” button on the remote control. Move 2 Press the ENTER button to select “Mode”.
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BN68-00714D-00_026~67 7/20/04 2:23 PM Page 44 Selecting the Color Tone 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. Picture TV Mode Custom Color Tone Color Control Film Mode Size PIP † More Move 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Color Tone”, then press the ENTER button.
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BN68-00714D-00_026~67 7/20/04 2:23 PM Page 45 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 TV Mode Custom Color Tone Color Control Film Mode Size PIP † More ➤ Quick way to select DNIe: Simply press the “DNIe” button under the cover of the remote control.
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BN68-00714D-00_026~67 7/20/04 2:23 PM Page 46 Changing the Screen Size Screen size selection depends on the type of video input(DVD, PC etc.). 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. Picture TV Mode Custom Color Tone Color Control Film Mode Size PIP † More ➤ Quick way to access the Screen Size menu : Just press the “ASPECT” button on the remote control. Move 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Size”, then press the ENTER button.
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BN68-00714D-00_026~67 7/20/04 2:23 PM Page 47 16:9(W ide) 16:9 Aspect Ratio that fits DVD and Wide Screen applications. 16:9 Panorama Fits a 16:9 picture onto a 4:3 screen and displays it without clipping the image. Panorama 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.
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BN68-00714D-00_026~67 7/20/04 2:23 PM Page 48 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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BN68-00714D-00_026~67 7/20/04 2:23 PM Page 49 Viewing the Picture-in-Picture Selecting the PIP Screen 1 Picture TV Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. Mode Custom Color Tone Color Control Film Mode Size PIP † More ➤ Quick way to access the PIP mode: Just press the “PIP” button on the remote control. ➤ For further information on “Sound Select”, refer to page 67.
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BN68-00714D-00_026~67 7/20/04 2:23 PM Page 50 Selecting an External Signal You can use PIP to view a signal from an external source, such as a VCR. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. Picture TV Mode Custom Color Tone Color Control Film Mode Size PIP † More Move 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “PIP”, then press the ENTER button.
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BN68-00714D-00_026~67 7/20/04 2:23 PM Page 51 Swapping the Contents of the PIP and Main Image 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. Picture TV Mode Custom Color Tone Color Control Film Mode Size PIP † More ➤ Quick way to access swapping: Just press the “SWAP” button under the cover of the remote control. Move 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “PIP”, then press the ENTER button.
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BN68-00714D-00_026~67 7/20/04 2:23 PM Page 52 Changing the Size of the PIP Window 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. Picture TV Mode Custom Color Tone Color Control Film Mode Size PIP † More ➤ Quick way to access PIP size: Just press the “SIZE” button under the cover of the remote control. Move 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “PIP”, then press the ENTER button.
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BN68-00714D-00_026~67 7/20/04 2:23 PM Page 53 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 TV Mode Custom Color Tone Color Control Film Mode Size PIP † More Move 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “PIP”, then press the ENTER button.
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BN68-00714D-00_026~67 7/20/04 2:23 PM Page 54 Selecting a Signal Source (Antenna or Cable) for PIP If the PIP source is TV while PIP is ON, you can select a different broadcasting source for the PIP picture from the main picture. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. Picture TV Mode Custom Color Tone Color Control Film Mode Size PIP † More Move 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “PIP”, then press the ENTER button.
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BN68-00714D-00_026~67 7/20/04 2:23 PM Page 55 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 Picture TV Mode Custom Color Tone Color Control Film Mode Size PIP † More “ or ” button under the cover of the remote control. Move 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “PIP”, then press the ENTER button.
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BN68-00714D-00_026~67 7/20/04 2:23 PM Page 56 Setting the My Control Color Mode My Color Control Modes: My Color Control allows users to adjust colors to according to their preferences, by adjusting skin, sky, and grass tones using the predefined settings (Standard, Custom, Blue, Green, Pink) without affecting other colors on the screen. Using the My Color Control Function in the Easy Control Menu Skin, sky and grass tones are easily adjustable to suit your preferences. 1 Press the MENU button.
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BN68-00714D-00_026~67 7/20/04 2:23 PM Page 57 My Color Control Mode Characteristics Using My Color Control Mode, you can enjoy vivid colors as shown below. Original ➤ Standard Picture. Green ➤ Emphasizes Mild Greens. Blue ➤ Emphasizes Clear Blues. Pink ➤ Emphasizes Warm Skin Colors. Note • Images shown above may differ from the actual adjustment on the screen. These images are presented for illustrative purposes.
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BN68-00714D-00_026~67 7/20/04 2:23 PM Page 58 Setting the My Control Color Mode My Color Control Custom Settings Users can adjust the 3 My Color Control colors (Pink, Green, and Blue). 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. Picture TV Mode Custom Color Tone Color Control Film Mode Size PIP † More : Custom : Normal : Off : 16:9 Move 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “My Color Control”, then press the ENTER button.
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BN68-00714D-00_026~67 7/20/04 2:23 PM Page 59 Resetting the My Color Control Colors to the Factory Defaults To return to the factory default settings for My Color Control colors, use the Reset function. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. Picture TV Mode Custom Color Tone Color Control Film Mode Size PIP † More : Custom : Normal : Off : 16:9 Move 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “My Color Control”, then press the ENTER button.
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BN68-00714D-00_026~67 7/20/04 2:23 PM P Page 61 L A S M A D I S P L A Y P A N E L Sound Control Customizing the Sound ................................................................62 Using Automatic Sound Settings ....................................................63 Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS)Soundtrack ..........................64 Using the Auto Volume ..................................................................65 Setting the TruSurround XT .........................
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BN68-00714D-00_026~67 7/20/04 2:23 PM Page 62 Customizing the Sound 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button. Sound TV Mode Custom MTS Auto Volume SRS TSXT Internal Mute Move 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Custom”, then press the ENTER button.
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BN68-00714D-00_026~67 7/20/04 2:23 PM Page 63 Using Automatic Sound Settings 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button. Sound TV Mode Custom MTS Auto Volume SRS TSXT Internal Mute Move 2 Press the ENTER button to select “Mode”. Move 3 4 Press the MENU button to exit.
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BN68-00714D-00_026~67 7/20/04 2:23 PM Page 64 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.) 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button.
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BN68-00714D-00_026~67 7/20/04 2:23 PM Page 65 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. 1 Press the MENU button.
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BN68-00714D-00_026~67 7/20/04 2:23 PM Page 66 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, including internal television speakers. It is fully compatible with all multichannel formats. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button.
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BN68-00714D-00_026~67 7/20/04 2:23 PM Page 67 Listening to the Sound of the Sub(PIP) Picture When the PIP feature is activated, you can listen to the sound of the sub picture. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. Picture TV Mode Custom Color Tone Color Control Film Mode Size PIP † More Move 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “PIP”, then press the ENTER button.
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BN68-00714D-00_068~83 7/20/04 1:58 PM Page 68 Selecting the Internal Mute The internal speakers can be muted in order to hear sound from external speakers you've connected. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button. Sound TV Mode Custom MTS Auto Volume SRS TSXT Internal Mute Move 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Internal Mute”, then press the ENTER button. 3 • Pressing the ▲ or ▼ button will alternate between “On” and “Off”.
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BN68-00714D-00_068~83 7/20/04 1:58 PM P Page 69 L A S M A D I S P L A Y P A N E L Channel Control Fine Tuning Channels....................................................................70 LNA (Low Noise Amplifier) ............................................................
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BN68-00714D-00_068~83 7/20/04 1:58 PM Page 70 Fine Tuning Channels Use fine tuning to manually adjust a particular channel for optimal reception. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Channel”, then press the ENTER button. TV Channel Air/CATV Auto Program Add/Delete Fine Tune LNA Scan Move 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Fine Tune”, then press the ENTER button.
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BN68-00714D-00_068~83 7/20/04 1:58 PM Page 71 LNA (Low Noise Amplifier) 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). 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Channel”, then press the ENTER button. Channel TV Air/CATV Auto Program Add/Delete Fine Tune LNA Scan Move 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “LNA”, then press the ENTER button.
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BN68-00714D-00_068~83 7/20/04 1:58 PM P Page 73 L A S M A D I S P L A Y P A N E L Connecting a PC and Operation Connecting a PC..........................................................................74 Adjusting the PC Screen................................................................78 Changing the Position of the Image................................................79 Picture Quality Adjustment ............................................................80 Information .........
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BN68-00714D-00_068~83 7/20/04 1:59 PM Page 74 Connecting a PC Connection to a Macintosh computer may require an adapter. PDP Power Plug DVI Cable or Audio Cable PC Cable Use a DVI-D connection cable. (sold separately) Audio Cable DVI jack (The actual configuration on your PC may be different, depending on the model.) PC Connecting a PC (15p D-SUB) to the PDP 1 Connect a PC cable between the PC Output jack on the PC and the RGB input jack on the PDP.
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BN68-00714D-00_068~83 7/20/04 1:59 PM Page 75 Pin Configuration D-Sub Cable DVI-D Cable (Digital-Only Connector) • 15Pin Signal Cable (based on protruded pin) 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.
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BN68-00714D-00_068~83 7/20/04 1:59 PM Page 76 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. 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.
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BN68-00714D-00_068~83 7/20/04 1:59 PM Page 77 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 Resolution (Dot X Line) Vertical Frequency(Hz) Horizontal Frequency(KHz) Vertical Polarity Horizontal Polarity 720 X 400 70.087 59.940 72.809 75.000 85.008 56.250 60.317 72.188 75.000 85.061 60.004 70.069 75.029 84.997 60.020 31.469 31.469 37.861 37.5 43.269 35.156 37.
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BN68-00714D-00_068~83 7/20/04 1:59 PM Page 78 Adjusting the PC Screen Adjusting the R.G.B Preset: • Press the SOURCE button to select “PC”. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. Picture TV Mode Custom Color Tone Color Control Film Mode Size PIP † More Move 2 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.
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BN68-00714D-00_068~83 7/20/04 1:59 PM Page 79 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 SOURCE button to select “PC.” 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button.
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BN68-00714D-00_068~83 7/20/04 1:59 PM Page 80 Picture Quality Adjustment Picture Automatic Adjustment Preset: • Press the SOURCE button to select “PC”. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Setup TV Language : English Time Caption Digital NR : On V-Chip Miscellaneous PC Color Weakness : Off Move 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “PC”, then press the ENTER button.
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BN68-00714D-00_068~83 7/20/04 1:59 PM Page 81 Coarse Adjustment Preset: • Press the SOURCE button to select “PC”. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Setup TV Language : English Time Caption Digital NR : On V-Chip Miscellaneous PC Color Weakness : Off Move 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “PC”, then press the ENTER button.
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BN68-00714D-00_068~83 7/20/04 1:59 PM Page 82 Fine Tuning (Fine) Preset: • Press the SOURCE button to select “PC”. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Setup TV Language : English Time Caption Digital NR : On V-Chip Miscellaneous PC Color Weakness : Off Move 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “PC”, then press the ENTER button. 3 Image Lock Position Information Auto Adjustment 82 4 5 Press the MENU button to exit.
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BN68-00714D-00_068~83 7/20/04 1:59 PM Page 83 Information Preset: • Press the SOURCE button to select “PC”. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Setup TV Language : English Time Caption Digital NR : On V-Chip Miscellaneous PC Color Weakness : Off Move 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “PC”, then press the ENTER button.
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BN68-00714D-00_084~111 7/20/04 2:06 PM P Page 85 L A S M A D I S P L A Y P A N E Time Setting Setting the Clock .......................................................................86 Setting the Sleep Timer...............................................................87 Setting the Timers ......................................................................
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BN68-00714D-00_084~111 7/20/04 2:06 PM Page 86 Setting the Clock 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Setup TV Language : English Time Caption Digital NR : On V-Chip Miscellaneous PC Color Weakness : Off Move 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Time”, then press the ENTER button.
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BN68-00714D-00_084~111 7/20/04 2:06 PM Page 87 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 TV Language : English Time Caption Digital NR : On V-Chip Miscellaneous PC Color Weakness : Off ➤ Quick way to access the sleep timer setting: Just press the “SLEEP” button on the remote control.
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BN68-00714D-00_084~111 7/20/04 2:06 PM Page 88 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.
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BN68-00714D-00_084~111 6 7/20/04 2:06 PM Page 89 Press the √ button to select “Channel”, then press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the channel you want when PDP turns on. On Timer TV Hour Minute am/pm 12 00 am Channel Air 3 Adjust 7 Press the √ button to select “Volume”, then press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the volume level you want when PDP turns on.
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BN68-00714D-00_084~111 7/20/04 2:06 PM P Page 91 L A S M A D I S P L A Y P A N E Function Description Selecting a Menu Language .....................................................92 Digital Noise Reduction ...........................................................93 Selecting the Film Mode ...........................................................94 Using the Color Weakness Enhancement Option .........................95 Setting the Melody Sound ......................................
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BN68-00714D-00_084~111 7/20/04 2:06 PM Page 92 Selecting a Menu Language 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Setup TV Language : English Time Caption Digital NR : On V-Chip Miscellaneous PC Color Weakness : Off Move 2 Press the ENTER button to select “Language”.
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BN68-00714D-00_084~111 7/20/04 2:06 PM Page 93 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. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button.
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BN68-00714D-00_084~111 7/20/04 2:06 PM Page 94 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. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. Picture TV Mode Custom Color Tone Color Control Film Mode Size PIP ▼ More Move 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Film Mode”, then press the ENTER button.
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BN68-00714D-00_084~111 7/20/04 2:06 PM Page 95 Using the Color Weakness Enhancement Option This option adjusts the Red, Blue or Green color to enhance the image according to the user's particular color weakness. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Setup TV Language : English Time Caption Digital NR : On V-Chip Miscellaneous PC Color Weakness : On Move 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Color Weakness ”, then press the ENTER button.
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BN68-00714D-00_084~111 7/20/04 2:06 PM Page 96 Setting the Melody Sound You can set a melody to sound when the television is powered on or off. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Setup TV Language : English Time Caption Digital NR : On V-Chip Miscellaneous PC Color Weakness : On Move 2 3 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Miscellaneous”, then press the ENTER button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Melody”, press the ENTER button.
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BN68-00714D-00_084~111 7/20/04 2:06 PM Page 97 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“. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button.
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BN68-00714D-00_084~111 7/20/04 2:06 PM Page 98 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.
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BN68-00714D-00_084~111 7/20/04 2:06 PM Page 99 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) 1 Press the MENU button.
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BN68-00714D-00_084~111 7/20/04 2:06 PM Page 100 How to Enable/Disable the V-Chip 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Setup TV Language : English Time Caption Digital NR : On V-Chip Miscellaneous PC Color Weakness : Off Move 2 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.
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BN68-00714D-00_084~111 7/20/04 2:06 PM Page 101 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. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button.
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BN68-00714D-00_084~111 5 7/20/04 2:07 PM Page 102 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. TV TV Parental Guidelines Move Enter Return Note 1: The TV-Y7, TV-PG, TV-14 and TV-MA have additional options.
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BN68-00714D-00_084~111 7/20/04 2:07 PM Page 103 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). 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button.
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BN68-00714D-00_084~111 7/20/04 2:07 PM Page 104 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: 1 Press the ENTER button. Received Rating : TV-PG This channel is blocked by V-Chip. Press ENTER to unblock. OK Change 2 Enter your PIN number. This channel is blocked by V-Chip. Enter PIN to unblock.
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BN68-00714D-00_084~111 7/20/04 2:07 PM P Page 105 L A S M A D I S P L A Y P A N E L Appendix Troubleshooting..........................................................................106 Care and Maintenance ..............................................................107 Specifications ............................................................................
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BN68-00714D-00_084~111 7/20/04 2:07 PM Page 106 Troubleshooting Before you call a service technician, please scan this list of problems and possible solutions. It may save you time and money. Problem 106 Possible Solution Poor picture. Check all wire connections. Your Remote control does not operate the PDP. Press the “MODE” button to put your remote control in the “TV” mode. The PDP won’t turn on. Check if the power plug is connected. There is no screen image.
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BN68-00714D-00_084~111 7/20/04 2:07 PM Page 107 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.
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BN68-00714D-00_084~111 7/23/04 5:03 PM Page 108 Specifications Exterior design and product specifications are subject to change without prior notice to improve the performance of this product. PL-50D4H Model Dimensions Display 1205.5 (W) X 81.5 (D) X 725 (H) mm / 47.47 (W) X 3.21 (D) X 28.54 (H) inches Weight Display 41.7 kg (Without Stand) / 91.
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