Owner’s Instructions SPP4251
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.
Table of Contents General Information Channel Control Your New Plasma Display Panel ......................6 Fine Tuning Channels ..................................64 Remote Control Buttons ..................................8 LNA (Low Noise Amplifier) ..........................65 Wall Installation Instructions ..........................10 How to assemble the Stand-Base ..................14 Connecting a PC and Operation Connecting a PC ........................................
P 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 How to assemble the Stand-Base ....................................................
Your New Plasma Display Panel Front Panel Speakers Remote Control Signal Receiver Aim the remote control towards this spot on the PDP. SOURCE button I/ Press to turn the PDP on and off. Power Indicator - Power Off: Blue - Power On: Off Press to display all of the available video sources (TV, AV1, AV2, AV3, S-VIDEO1, S-VIDEO2, COMPONENT1, COMPONENT2, PC, DVI). MENU button Displays the main on-screen menu. VOL(+,-) button Press to increase or decrease the volume.
Side of the TV S-Video Input Video Input Audio Input (L, R) Rear Panel Œ DVI INPUT (DVI-D / L-AUDIO-R) Connect to the digital video and audio output jack for 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.
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. ” MENU button Displays the main on-screen menu.
¸ 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.
Wall Installation Instructions 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. • Do not install near or around any heating apparatus.
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. • Be careful to avoid getting your fingers caught during installation.
4 Put the 4 insulation holders on the PDP in the grooves of the wall mount bracket and pull down on the PDP (Œ) to secure it to the wall mount bracket (´). Tighten the screws as shown (ˇ) so that the PDP cannot be separated from wall mount bracket.
How to Adjust Mounting Angle Factory default The wall mount bracket is delivered separately. Please tighten the captive screw in the direction of the arrow after assembling the bracket. Changing the angle Secure the PDP to the wall mount (Please refer to the following 1 bracket. instructions.) Set the angle by pulling the upper end of PDP attached to bracket in the direction 2 the of the arrow. The angle can be adjusted from 0° to 15° 3 by ±2°.
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.
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 VHF and UHF Antennas ..............................................16 Cable TV....................................................................17 a VCR........................................................................19 a Camcorder ..............................................................20 a DVD Player.............................................................
Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads If your antenna looks like this: 1 16 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.
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. Cable with a Cable Box that Descrambles All Channels. 1 Find the cable connected to the ANTENNA OUT terminal on your cable box.
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.
Connecting a VCR Connecting a VCR to the Video or S-Video/Audio jack PDP VCR Power Plug Audio Cable S-Video Cable Video Cable How to Connect Connect the Video/Audio cables between the 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. 2. Press the TV/VIDEO button to select “Video” or “S-Video”. 3. Turn on your VCR, insert a videotape and press the play button.
Connecting a Camcorder Viewing camcorder tapes Camcorder PDP Power Plug Video Cable Audio Cable How to Connect Connect a Video/Audio cable between the AUDIO(L/R)/VIDEO jacks on the PDP and the VIDEO/AUDIO OUTPUT jacks on the camcorder. Viewing Tapes 1. Turn on your PDP. 2. Press the TV/VIDEO button to select “Video”. 3. Turn on your camcorder and set it to Video Mode. (For details, refer to your camcorder Owner’s instructions.) 4. Set the IN/OUT switch on your camcorder to OUT. 5.
Connecting a DVD Player (480i, 480p) This PDP displays the optimum picture in 720p mode. Playing DVD PDP DVD Player Power Plug 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 OUT jacks on the DVD player. To Play DVD: 1. Turn on your PDP. 2.
Connecting a DTV Receiver (480p, 720p, 1080i) This PDP displays the optimum picture in 720p mode. Watching DTV PDP DTV Receiver Power Plug 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. 3 Connect an Audio cable between the COMPONENT 1, 2 (L/R AUDIO) or DVI jacks on the PDP and the AUDIO OUTPUT jacks on the DTV receiver.
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 ..........................................................24 Plug & Play Feature ......................................................................26 Memorizing the Channels..............................................................29 Setting Up Your Remote Control ....................................................34 Viewing an External Signal Source ................................................
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. Notes: • 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 ( ). Viewing the Menus and Displays Your PDP has a simple, easy-to-use menu system that appears on the PDP screen.
Displaying Status Information Press the INFO button on the remote control. The PDP will display the Picture mode, Sound mode, MTS, Caption, and Clock.
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. It flickers for a little while, and then the Language menu is automatically displayed. Start Enter 2 Select the appropriate language by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button.
5 Select the correct signal source (Air, STD, HRC and IRC), then press the ENTER button. Air/CATV Air STD HRC IRC Move Enter To start the search, press the ENTER button. 6➤ Skip Auto Program 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.
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 Time Caption Digital NR V-Chip Miscellaneous PC 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.
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).
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. ➤ Quick way to access the Automatic Channel Setting: Just press the “AUTO PROG.” button on the remote control.
Adding and Erasing Channels (Manual Method) 1 Use the number buttons to directly select the channel that will be added or deleted. Air 4 Ex) Channel “4” 2 Press the ADD/DEL button, then press the ENTER button. Repeatedly pressing this button will alternate between “Add” and “Delete”. Add/Delete Air 4 Deleted Add Change 3 Enter Exit Press the MENU button to exit. Note • You can view any channel (including an erased channel) by using the number buttons on the remote control.
To View Memorized Channel (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 : Off 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 Return 3 32 Press the MENU button to stop.
Changing Channels Using the Channel Buttons Press the CH or CH button to change channels. When you press the CH or CH button, the PDP changes channels in sequence. You will see all the channels that the PDP has memorized. (The PDP must have memorized at least three channels.) You will not see channels that were either erased or not memorized. Directly Accessing Channels Press the number buttons to go directly to a channel. For example, to select channel 27, press “2” then “7”.
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. Note : ● ● The remote control may not be compatible with all DVD Players, VCRs, Cable boxes.
Remote Control Codes VCR Codes Cable Box Codes DVD Codes 35
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 Move 2 Press the ENTER button to select “Source List”.
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.
P L A S M A D I S P L A Y P A N E L Picture Control Customizing the Picture ................................................................40 Using Automatic Picture Settings ....................................................41 Selecting the Color Tone................................................................42 DNIe (Digital Natural Image engine) ............................................43 Changing the Screen Size ............................................................
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 DNIe PIP Move 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Custom”, then press the ENTER button. You will also see the items “Contrast”, “Brightness”, “Sharpness”, “Color” and “Tint”.
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 DNIe PIP ➤ 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”.
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 DNIe PIP Move 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Color Tone”, then press the ENTER button.
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 DNIe PIP ➤ Quick way to select DNIe: Simply press the “DNIe” button under the cover of the remote control. Move 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “DNIe”, then press the ENTER button.
Changing the Screen Size Screen size selection depends on the type of video input (DVD, PC etc.). ➤ Quick way to access the Screen Size menu : Just press the “ASPECT” button on the remote control. 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 DNIe PIP Move 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Size”, then press the ENTER button.
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. After selecting , use the ▲ or ▼ button to magnify or reduce the picture size in a vertical direction.
Freezing the Picture Still Press the STILL button on the remote control to freeze a moving picture. Press again to cancel.
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 DNIe PIP ➤ Quick way to access the PIP mode: Just press the “PIP” button on the remote control. Move 2 PIP Source Swap Size Position Air/CATV Channel Sound Select Move 3 Press the ENTER button, then press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “On”.
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 DNIe PIP Move 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “PIP”, 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. Picture TV Mode Custom Color Tone Color Control Film Mode Size DNIe PIP ➤ 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.
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 DNIe PIP ➤ 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.
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 DNIe PIP Move 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “PIP”, then press the ENTER button.
Selecting a Signal Source (Antenna or Cable) for PIP If the PIP source is TV while PIP is ON, you can select the broadcasting source of PIP picture separately from the main picture. 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 DNIe 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 Picture TV Mode Custom Color Tone Color Control Film Mode Size DNIe PIP “ or ” button under the cover of the remote control. Move 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “PIP”, then press the ENTER button.
P L A S M A D I S P L A Y P A N E L Sound Control Customizing the Sound ................................................................56 Using Automatic Sound Settings ....................................................57 Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS)Soundtrack ..........................58 Using the Auto Volume ..................................................................59 Setting the TruSurround XT ............................................................
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. : Custom : : : : √ √ √ √ √ √ Stereo Off Stereo Off Enter Return Custom TV 0 R L 100 300 1K Adjust 3 Select the option (volume, balance, equalizer) to be adjusted by pressing the œ or √ button.
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.
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.
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. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button.
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.
Listening to the Sound of the Sub(PIP) Picture (PC or DVI Mode) ➤ Preset to the PC or DVI mode by using the SOURCE button. During the PIP feature is activating, 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 DNIe PIP Move 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “PIP”, then press the ENTER button.
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. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “On”, 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) ............................................................
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. : Air √ √ √ √ √ √ : Off Enter Return Fine Tune Air 4 0 Reset Move 3 Return Adjust Press the œ or √ button to adjust the fine tuning.
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. 3 • Pressing the ▲ or ▼ button will alternate between “On” and “Off”.
P 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..........................................................................68 Adjusting the PC Screen................................................................72 Changing the Position of the Image................................................73 Picture Quality Adjustment ............................................................74 Information ...........................................................
Connecting a PC Connection to a Macintosh computer may require an adapter. PDP Power Plug Use the DVI-D connection cable. (sold separately) or DVI Cable PC Cable Audio Cable PC DVI jack (The actual configuration on your PC may be different, depending on the model.) Connecting a PC to the PDP 1 Connect a PC (15pin) cable between the PC Output jack (or DVI jack) on the PC and the RGB IN(or DVI IN) Input jack (15p D-SUB) on the PDP.
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.
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.
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) 640 X 350 640 X 400 720 X 400 640 X 480 IBM PC / AT Compatible 800 X 600 848 X 480 1024 X 768 Vertical Frequency(Hz) Horizontal Frequency(KHz) Vertical Polarity Horizontal Polarity 70.086 85.080 85.080 70.087 85.039 59.940 72.809 75.000 85.061 56.250 60.317 72.188 75.000 85.061 60.000 72.
Adjusting the PC Screen Adjusting the R.G.B Preset: • Press the TV/VIDEO 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 DNIe PIP Move 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Color Control”, then press the ENTER button. The “Color Control” is available only when “Color Tone” is set in the custom mode. 72 3 4 Press the MENU button to exit.
Changing the Position of the Image After connecting the PDP to your PC, adjust the position of the screen if it is not well-aligned. Preset: • Press the TV/VIDEO button to select “PC.” 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Setup TV Language Time Caption Digital NR V-Chip Miscellaneous PC : English Move 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “PC”, then press the ENTER button.
Picture Quality Adjustment Picture Automatic Adjustment Preset: • Press the TV/VIDEO button to select “PC”. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Setup TV Language Time Caption Digital NR V-Chip Miscellaneous PC Move 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “PC”, then press the ENTER button.
Coarse Adjustment Preset: • Press the TV/VIDEO button to select “PC”. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Setup TV Language Time Caption Digital NR V-Chip Miscellaneous PC : English Move 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “PC”, then press the ENTER button.
Fine Tuning (Fine) Preset: • Press the TV/VIDEO button to select “PC”. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Setup TV Language Time Caption Digital NR V-Chip Miscellaneous PC : English Move 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “PC”, then press the ENTER button. 3 76 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Fine”, then press the ENTER button. Remove picture noise on the screen by pressing the œ or √ button.
Information Preset: • Press the TV/VIDEO button to select “PC”. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Setup TV Language Time Caption Digital NR V-Chip Miscellaneous PC Move 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “PC”, then press the ENTER button. 3 : On √ √ √ √ √ √ √ Enter Return PC TV Image Lock Position Information Auto Adjustment Move Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Information”, 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 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Setup TV Language Time Caption Digital NR V-Chip Miscellaneous PC Move 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Time”, then press the ENTER button.
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 Time Caption Digital NR V-Chip Miscellaneous PC ➤ Quick way to access the sleep timer setting: Just press the “SLEEP” button on the remote control. Move 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Time”, then press the ENTER button.
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 TV Language Time Caption Digital NR V-Chip Miscellaneous PC Move 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Time”, then press the ENTER button.
6 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.
P L A S M A D I S P L A Y P A N E Function Description Selecting a Menu Language .....................................................86 Digital Noise Reduction ...........................................................87 Selecting the Film Mode ...........................................................88 Setting the Melody Sound ........................................................89 Setting the Blue Screen.............................................................
Selecting a Menu Language 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Setup TV Language Time Caption Digital NR V-Chip Miscellaneous PC Move 2 Press the ENTER button to select “Language”. Language Time Caption Digital NR V-Chip Miscellaneous PC Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the appropriate language: “English”, “Français” or “Español”.
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. Setup TV Language Time Caption Digital NR V-Chip Miscellaneous PC Move 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Digital NR”, then press the ENTER button.
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 DNIe PIP Move 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Film Mode”, then press the ENTER button.
Setting the Melody Sound You can hear clear melody 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 Time Caption Digital NR V-Chip Miscellaneous PC 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.
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. Setup TV Language Time Caption Digital NR V-Chip Miscellaneous PC Move 2 3 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Miscellaneous”, then press the ENTER button.
Viewing Closed Captions Your TV decodes and displays the closed captions that are broadcast with certain TV shows. These captions are usually subtitles for the hearing impaired or foreign language translations. All VCRs record the closed caption signal from television programs, so home-recorded video tapes also provide closed captions. Most prerecorded commercial video tapes provide closed captions as well. Check for the closed caption symbol in your television schedule and on the tape’s packaging: .
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. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button.
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 Time Caption Digital NR V-Chip Miscellaneous PC 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. : English : On √ √ √ √ √ √ √ Enter Return V-Chip TV Enter PIN * * * Enter PIN 3 The “V-Chip” screen will appear.
How to Set up Restrictions using the “TV 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. Setup TV Language Time Caption Digital NR V-Chip Miscellaneous PC Move 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “V-Chip”, then press the ENTER button.
5 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 ▲ or ▼ button to block 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.
How to Set up Restrictions using the MPAA Ratings: G, PG, PG-13, R, NC-17, X 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.
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.
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Troubleshooting Before you call a service technician, please scan this list of problems and possible solutions. It may save you time and money. Problem 100 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. Check to see that both the PDP and the source are plugged in and turned on.
Care and Maintenance With proper care, your PDP will give you many years of service. Please follow these guidelines to get the maximum performance from your PDP. Identifying Problems • • • • Do not put the PDP near extremely hot, cold, humid or dusty places. Do not put the PDP near appliances that create magnetic fields. Keep the ventilation openings clear. Do not place the PDP on a rough and slanted surface, such as cloth or paper. Liquids • Do not place liquids near or on the PDP.
Specifications Exterior design and product specifications are subject to change without prior notice to improve the performance of this product. This PDP operates as a Class B digital device. (Note: Class B system is for home use.) This PDP has been registered for residential use with regards to EMI.
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