Owner’s Instructions SPN4235 SERVICE DIVISION 400 Valley Road, Suite 201 Mount Arlington, NJ 07856 TEL : 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864) www.samsungusa.
Warning! Important Safety 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. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
FCC Information • Protect the power cord. Power supply cords should be routed so that they won’t be walked on or pinched by objects placed on or against them. Pay particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the unit. • Unplug the PDP from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system during a lightning storm or when left unattended and unused for long periods of time.
Important Warranty Information Regarding Television Format Viewing Table of Contents 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 constantly moving.
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 ....................................................10 Remote Control Buttons ................................................................12 Wall Installation Instructions ..........................................................
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 ). Power Indicator MENU button Power Off : LED Red Power On (Timer On) : LED Green Power On (Timer Off): LED Off Displays the main on-screen menu. VOL(+,-) button Press to increase or decrease the volume.
Remote Control Buttons ˘ Sleep button Press to select a preset time interval for automatic shutoff. ¿ CH.Scan button Remote Control Flip the cover open in the arrow direction. Press to memorize(scan) the available channels. ¸ Caption button Controls the caption decoder. ˛ PIP control buttons Œ Power button Turns the PDP on and off. ´ Number buttons ˇ +100 button Press to select channels over 100. For example, to select channel 121, press “+100”, then press “2” and “1.
Wall Installation Instructions Installation Notes 1 2 Do not install the PDP in any location other than a vertical wall. To protect the performance of the PDP and prevent problems, avoid the following places. • • • • 3 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. near or around any heating apparatus.
4 Remove four small screws from the rear side of the display, than separate the stand from the PDP. 7 Hang the protruding plastic part on the rear of the PDP in the groove on the top of the wall attachment panel. Then, slide down the PDP. (Do not slide down the PDP with too much force. The protruding plastic part might be taken off.) Π5 Remove four large screws from the rear side of the display.
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 incoming cable into the VHF/UHF terminal on the PDP. Use the Antenna Cable (BN39-00333A), an accessory included in the product package.
Connecting Speakers External speakers are sold saparately. 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, a 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 Ferrite Cores (3301-001110) Audio Cable Power Plug S-Video Cable Video Cable Video Cable Ferrite Cores (3301-001110) 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.
Connecting a DVD Player (480i, 480p) Connecting a DTV Receiver (480p, 720p, 1080i) Playing DVD Watching DTV PDP DVD Player PDP DTV Receiver Power Plug Power Plug Video Cable or Video Cable Audio Cable Audio Cable Ferrite Cores (3301-001110) DVI Cable Use the DVI-D connection cable. (sold separately) How to Connect 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 players.
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 ....................................................
Turning the PDP On and Off Turning the PDP On and Off Displaying Status Information Press the Display button on the remote control. The PDP will display the Picture mode, Sound mode, MTS, Signal and Caption. Press the Power button on the remote control. The PDP will be turned on and you will be ready to use it’s features. You can also use the Power button on the front of the PDP.
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) Changing Channels Using the Channel Buttons 1 Use the number buttons to directly select the channel that will be added or erased. Ant 4 Press the CH or CH buttons to change channels. When you press the CH or CH buttons, 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.
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. Remote Control Codes VCR Codes Note:The remote control may not be compatible with all DVD Players, VCRs, and Cable boxes.
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 Viewing the Picture-in-Picture..........................................................43 Changing the Screen Size ........................................................
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. Press the Menu button, then press the joystick to enter. Move 2 Move the joystick up or down to select “Adjust”, then press the joystick to enter. You will also see the items “Contrast”, “Brightness”, “Sharpness”, “Color” and “Tint”.
Selecting the Color Tone 1 Press the Menu button, then press the joystick to enter. Picture Mode Adjust Color Tone Move 2 3 Move the joystick up or down to select “Color Tone”, then move the joystick left or right to select “Normal”, “Warm1”, “Warm2”, “Cool2” or “Cool1”. • You can select “Custom”, “Color1”, “Color2” or “Color3” in PC mode. • You can select “Color1”, “Color2” or “Color3” in DVI mode.
Selecting an External Signal Swapping the Contents of the PIP Image and Main Image You can use PIP to view a signal from an external source, such as a VCR. 1 Press the Menu button. Move the joystick up or down to select “PIP”, then press the joystick to enter. ! Quick way to access the PIP source: Just press “Source” button in the cover on the remote control.
Changing the Location of the PIP Image Changing the Size of the PIP Window 1 Press the Menu button. Move the joystick up or down to select “PIP”, then press the joystick to enter. ! 2 Quick way to access the PIP size: Just press the “Size” button in the cover on the remote control. Move 46 Large Select Move the joystick left or right to select “Small”, “Double” or “Large”. Press the Menu button to exit. Exit 2 PIP On TV Press the Menu button.
Changing the Screen Size Changing the PIP Channel 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 1 Press the Menu button. Move the joystick up or down to select “PIP”, then press the joystick to enter. ! 2 Quick way to change the PIP channel: Just press the “CH▲,▼” buttons under the cover of the remote control. Move the joystick up or down to select “Ant/CATV”.
Freezing the Picture Still Press the Still button on the remote control to freeze a moving picture. Press again to cancel. P L A S M A D I S P L A Y P A N E L Sound Control Customizing the Sound ................................................................52 Using Automatic Sound Settings ....................................................53 Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS)Soundtrack ..........................54 Using the Auto Volume ...............................................
Customizing the Sound 1 Press the Menu button. Move the joystick up or down to select “Sound”, then press the joystick to enter. Move the joystick up or down to select “Adjust”, then press the joystick to enter. You will also see the items “Bass”, “Treble” and “Balance”. Move the joystick up or down to select the item you wish to change. 52 Select Quick way to access the sound setting: Just press the “S.Mode” button on the remote control.
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. Move the joystick up or down to select “Sound”, then press the joystick to enter. ! 2 Quick way to access the Dolby Virtual: Just press the “Dolby Virtual” button on the remote control. Move the joystick up or down to select “Dolby Virtual”.
P L A S M A D I S P L A Y P A N E L Channel Control Fine Tuning Channels....................................................................60 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). Press the Menu button. Move the joystick up or down to select “Channel”, then press the joystick to enter. Channel Ant/ CATV Auto Program Fine Tune LNA Move 2 Move the joystick up or down to select “Fine Tune”.
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 ......................................................................64 Adjusting the PC Screen................................................................68 Changing the Position of the Image................................................69 Changing the Size of the Image ....................................................70 Information ...............................................................
Connecting to a PC Connection to a Macintosh PC may require an adaptor that fits the PC terminal. 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 Ferrite Cores (3301-001110) or Video Cable Audio Cable Setting up Your PDP (Plug and Play) 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 Source button, then move the joystick up or down to select PC. Press the joystick to select PC mode. Preset: • Press the Source button, then move the joystick up or down to select PC. Press the joystick to select PC mode. 1 Press the Menu button, then press the joystick to enter. Press the Menu button.
Changing the Size of the Image Preset: Preset: • Press the Source button, then move the joystick up or down to select PC. Press the joystick to select PC mode. • Press the Source button, then move the joystick up or down to select PC. Press the joystick to select PC mode. 1 Press the Menu button. Move the joystick up or down to select “PC”, then press the joystick to enter.
Picture Quality Adjustment Picture Automatic Adjustment Coarse Adjustment Preset: Preset: • Press the Source button, then move the joystick up or down to select PC. Press the joystick to select PC mode. • Press the Source button, then move the joystick up or down to select PC. Press the joystick to select PC mode. 1 Press the Menu button. Move the joystick up or down to select “PC”, then press the joystick to enter.
Fine Tuning (Fine) Preset: • Press the Source button, then move the joystick up or down to select PC. Press the joystick to select PC mode. 1 Press the Menu button. Move the joystick up or down to select “PC”, then press the joystick to enter. PC Position Adjust Scaling Information Auto Adjust Move 2 Move the joystick up or down to select “Adjust”, then move the joystick left or right to enter.
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. Move the joystick up or down to select “Function”, then press the joystick to enter. Move 2 Select Move the joystick left or right to select hour, then move the joystick up or down to select the correct hour. Move the joystick left or right to select minute, then move the joystick up or down to select the correct minute. Press the Menu 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. Setting the On/Off Timer 1 Press the Menu button. Move the joystick up or down to select “Function”, then press the joystick to enter. Language Time Caption NR Auto Power Off V-Chip Move 2 Move the joystick up or down to select “Time”, then press the joystick to enter.
Setting the Preferred Channel and Volume Level The preferred channel and volume can be set for when the timer automatically turns on the TV. 1 Press the Menu button. Move the joystick up or down to select “Function”, then press the joystick to enter. Function Language Time Caption NR Auto Power Off V-Chip Move 2 Move the joystick up or down to select “Time”, then press the joystick to enter. Select Move the joystick up or down to select “On Time Volume”.
Selecting a Menu Language 1 Press the Menu button. Move the joystick up or down to select “Function”, then press the joystick to enter. 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 foreignlanguage translations. All VCRs record the closed caption signal from television programs, so home-recorded video tapes also provide closed captions.
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 automatically by the on timer. Press the Menu button. Move the joystick up or down to select “Function”, then press the joystick to enter.
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 channel-auto program features do not function. Setting Up Your Personal ID Number (PIN) 1 Press the Menu button. Move the joystick up or down to select “Function”, then press the joystick to enter.
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. Move the joystick up or down to select “Function”, then press the joystick to enter. Move the joystick up or down to select “V-Chip”, then press the joystick to enter. The message "Enter Pin" will appear.
How to Set up Restrictions using the MPAA Ratings: G, PG, PG-13, R, NC-17, X How to Reset the TV after the V-Chip Blocks a Channel (“Emergency Escape”) 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). If the TV is tuned to a restricted channel, the V-Chip will block it.
P L A S M A D I S P L A Y P A N E L Appendix Troubleshooting............................................................................94 Care and Maintenance ................................................................95 Specifications ..............................................................................
Care and Maintenance Troubleshooting Before you call a service technician, please scan this list of problems and possible solutions. It may save you time and money. With proper care, your PDP will give you many years of service. Please follow these guidelines to get the maximum performance from your PDP. Identifying Problems Problem Possible Solution 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.
