Samsung pl43e400 User manual

Plasma TV

User Manual

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Figures and illustrations in this User Manual are provided for reference only and may differ from actual product appearance.

Product design and speciﬁcations may be changed without notice.

Important Warranty Information Regarding Television Format Viewing

• Screen Image retention

Do not display a still image (such as that from a video game) on the plasma display panel for more than a few minutes. Still images can cause screen

image retention (burn in). To avoid such image retention, reduce the degree of brightness and contrast of the screen when displaying a still image.

• Heat on the top of the Plasma TV

The top side of the TV may become hot after long periods of use as heat dissipates from the panel through the vent hole in the upper part of the TV.

This is normal and does not indicate any defect or operational failure of unit.

However, children should be prevented from touching the upper part of the TV.

• The TV is making a ‘cracking’ noise.

A ‘cracking’ noise may occur when the TV contracts or expands due to a change in the surrounding environment such as temperature or humidity.

This is normal and not a defect.

• Cell Defects

The PDP uses a panel consisting of 1,226,880(SD-level) to 6,221,000 (FHD-level) pixels which require sophisticated technology to produce.

However, there may be a few bright or dark pixels on the screen. These pixels will have no impact on the performance of the product.

• Avoid operating the TV at temperatures below 41°F (5°C)

• A still image displayed too long may cause permanent damage to the PDP Panel.

Watching the Plasma TV in 4:3 format for a long period of time may leave traces of the borders on the left, right, top, or bottom

of the screen. Playing a DVD or a game console may have a similar effect.

Damage caused by the above effect is not covered by the warranty.

• After-images on the Screen.

Displaying still images from Video games for longer than a certain period of time may produce partial after-images.

To prevent this effect, reduce the ‘brightness’ and ‘contrast’ when displaying still images for a long time.

• Warranty

Warranty does not cover any damage caused by image retention.

Burn-in is not covered by the warranty.

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Contents

Check the Symbol!

t

O

This function can be used by pressing the

TOOLS button on the remote control.

NOTE

Step by step guide :

Informs you how to access the menu.

Getting Started

y Accessories .............................................................. 4

y Securing the Installation Space ................................. 4

y Using the TV’s Controller (Panel Key) ......................... 5

y Remote Control Buttons ........................................... 6

y Connecting to an Antenna ........................................ 7

y Setup (Initial Setup) ................................................... 7

Connections

y Connecting to an AV devices .................................... 9

y Changing the Input Source ..................................... 10

Basic Features

y Channel Menu ........................................................ 11

Using the INFO button (Now & Next guide) 11

Using Channel menu 11

Memorizing channels 13

Other Features 14

y Picture Menu .......................................................... 14

Changing the Preset Picture Mode 14

Adjusting Picture Settings 14

Changing the Picture Options 15

y Sound Menu ........................................................... 17

Changing the Preset Sound Mode 17

Sound Settings 17

Adjusting Sound Settings 17

Preference Features

y System Menu .......................................................... 18

Setting the Setup 18

Setting the Time 18

Using the Sleep Timer 18

Setting the On / Off Timer 18

Locking Programs 19

Economical Solutions 19

Other Features 20

y Support Menu ......................................................... 22

Support Menu 22

Advanced Features

y Media Play .............................................................. 23

Using the Media Contents 23

Connecting a USB Device 23

Screen Display 24

Media Contents - Additional Functions 27

Other Information

y Installing the Wall Mount ......................................... 29

y Securing the TV to the Wall ..................................... 30

To avoid the TV from falling 30

y Anti-theft Kensington Lock ...................................... 30

y Troubleshooting ...................................................... 31

License 34

y Storage and Maintenance ....................................... 34

y Speciﬁcations ......................................................... 35

y Index ...................................................................... 36

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Accessories

✎

Please make sure the following items are included with your TV. If any items are missing, contact your dealer.

✎

The items’ colors and shapes may vary depending on the models.

✎

Check that there are no accessories hidden behind packing materials when you open the box.

• Remote Control & Batteries (AAA x 2)

• Owner’s Instructions

• Warranty Card / Safety Guide (Not available in some locations)

• Cleaning-Cloth

• Power Cord

Input Cables (Sold Separately)

HDMI Component Composite (AV) Coaxial (RF)

Securing the Installation Space

Keep the required distances between the product and other objects (e.g. walls) to ensure proper ventilation.

Failing to do so may result in ﬁre or a problem with the product due to an increase in the internal temperature of the product.

✎

When using a stand or wall-mount, use parts provided by Samsung Electronics only.

• If you use parts provided by another manufacturer, it may result in a problem with the product or an injury due to the product falling.

✎

The appearance may differ depending on the product.

✎

Be careful when you contact the TV because some parts can be somewhat hot.

Installation with a stand. Installation with a wall-mount.

4 inches

Getting Started

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01 Getting Started

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Using the TV’s Controller (Panel Key)

✎

The product color and shape may vary depending on the model.

Power on Turns the TV on by pressing the controller in standby mode.

Adjusting the volume Adjusts the volume by moving the controller from side to side when the power is on.

Selecting a channel Selects a channel by moving the controller up and down when the power is on.

Using the function menu

Press the controller when the power is on, then the function menu screen appears. If you press it

again, the function menu screen disappears.

Selecting the MENU(

m

)

Selects the MENU(

m

) by moving the controller in the function menu screen. The OSD(On Screen

Display) of your TV’s feature appears.

Selecting the CONTENT

Selects the CONTENT by moving the controller in the function menu screen. The Contents

Home main screen appears.

Selecting the Source (

s

)

Selects the Source(

s

) by moving the controller in the function menu screen. The Source list

screen appears.

Power Off (

P

)

Selects the Power Off (

P

) to turn the TV off by moving the controller in the function menu

screen.

✎

Exits the menu when pressing the controller more than 1 second.

✎

When selecting the function by moving the controller to the up/down/left/ right directions, be sure not to press the

controller. If you press it first, you cannot operate it to move the up/down/left/right directions.

Standby mode

Your TV enters Standby mode when you turn it off and continues to consume a small amount of electric power. To be safe

and to decrease power consumption, do not leave your TV in standby mode for long periods of time (when you are away on

vacation, for example). It is best to unplug the power cord.

Function menu

TV Controller

Remote control senso

r

CONTENT

m R s

P

Return

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Remote Control Buttons

✎

This remote control has Braille points on the Power, Channel, and Volume buttons and can be used by visually impaired

persons.

Installing batteries (Battery size: AAA)

✎

NOTE

x

Use the remote control within 23 feet of the TV.

x

Bright light may affect the performance of the remote control. Avoid

using when near special fluorescent lights or neon signs.

x

The color and shape may vary depending on the model.

Press to select additional channels (digital)

being broadcast by the same station. For

example, to select channel ‘54.3’, press ‘54’,

then press ‘-’ and ‘3’.

Return to the previous channel.

Press to directly access to channels.

Turns the TV on and off.

Use these buttons in a speciﬁc feature.

MTS: Press to choose stereo, mono or

Separate Audio Program (SAP broadcast).

P.SIZE: Choose the picture size.

CC: Controls the caption decoder.

Cut off the sound temporarily.

Display the EPG (Electronic Program Guide).

Displays the channel list on the screen.

Press to display information on the TV

screen.

Quickly select frequently used functions.

Selects the on-screen menu items and

changes the values seen on the menu.

Exit the menu.

Return to the previous menu.

Display and select the available video

sources.

Use these buttons according to the direction

on screen.

Change channels.

Displays the main on-screen menu.

View the Contents Home.

Adjusts the volume.

MTS

GUIDE

CONTENT

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Connecting to an Antenna

When the TV is initially powered on, basic settings proceed automatically.

✎

Connecting the power cord and antenna.

✎

The PDP device may interfere with an amateur radio or AM radio.

✎

When using two-way radio mobile and portable units or amateur radio or AM radio near by your TV, this may cause the

TV to malfunction.

✎

The position of power input port may differ depending on the model.

Setup (Initial Setup)

When the TV is initially powered on, a sequence of on-screen prompts will assist in conﬁguring basic settings. Press the POWER

P

button.

Setup is available only when the Source is set to TV.

✎

To start the Setup, enter the password using the remote control. The default password is 0-0-0-0.

✎

To return to the previous step, press the Previous button.

1. Menu Language: Selecting a menu language

Press the ▲ or ▼ button, then press the ENTER

E

button. Select the desired OSD (On Screen Display) language.

2. Use Mode: Selecting the usage mode

Press the ▲ or ▼ button, then press the ENTER

E

button.

• Select the Home Use mode. Store Demo Mode is for retail environments.

• When pressing TV controller, the function menu screen appears. Select the MENU(

m

) and press it more than 5 seconds

using the controller. The Store Demo mode is set. Cancel the Store Demo by selecting Source(s) and pressing it

more than 5 seconds.

• Store Demo is only for shop display. If you select it, several functions are not able to use. Please select Home Use when

you watch at home.

ANT OUT

VHF/UHF Antenna

Power Input

or

Cable

Antenna Cable (Not Supplied)

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3. Auto Program (1): Selecting how you watch your TV

Let’s ﬁnd and store channels on your TV. Do you need to search for channels?

• Yes, I need to.: Memorize all of the available channels using RF cable.

• No, I don’t need to.: Do not need Auto program when connecting a TV to set-top box.

✎

You can complete Setup by selecting it.

4. Auto Program (2): Selecting and memorizing channels

Select the Next to run Auto Program.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Air or Cable, and then press the ENTER

E

button.

The channel search will start automatically.

For more information, refer to Channel → Auto Program.

✎

Press the ENTER

E

button at any time to interrupt the memorization process.

5. Clock: Setting the Clock Mode

Set the Clock Mode automatically or manually.

• Auto : Select the time zone where you live. (for Brazil, Chile, Ecuador)

• Manual : Allows you to manually set the current date and time.

6. Setup Complete

Press the ENTER

E

button.

✎

The completed settings are displayed.

If You Want to Reset This Feature...

O

MENU

m

→

System

→

Setup

→

ENTER

E

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Connecting to an AV devices

¦ Available devices: DVD, Blu-ray player, HD cable box, HD STB (Set-Top-Box)

satellite receiver

Using an HDMI Cable

✎

HDMI IN 1, 2

x

The picture may not display normally (if at all) or the audio may not work if an external device that uses an older

version of HDMI mode is connected to the TV. If such a problem occurs, ask the manufacturer of the external device

about the HDMI version and, if out of date, request an upgrade.

x

Be sure to purchase a certified HDMI cable. Otherwise, the picture may not display or a connection error may occur.

x

A basic high-speed HDMI cable or one with ethernet is recommended. This product does not support the ethernet

function via HDMI.

¦ Available devices: DVD, Blu-ray player, cable box, STB satellite receiver, VCR

Using a Component or an Audio/Video Cable

✎

When connecting to AV IN, the color of the AV IN [Y/VIDEO] jack (green) will not match the video cable (yellow).

✎

For better picture quality, we recommend the Component connection over the A/V connection.

HDMI OUT

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Device

HDMI Cable (Not Supplied)

Connections

Device

Red

White

White Yellow

Red Blue Green

Audio Cable

(Not Supplied)

Audio Cable

(Not Supplied)

Video Cable

(Not Supplied)

Component Cable

(Not Supplied)

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✎

NOTE

x

The interlace mode is not supported.

x

The set might operate abnormally if a non-standard video format is selected.

x

PC and PC/DVI AUDIO IN input are not supported.

x

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT(OPTICAL) is not supported.

SERVICE

Connector for service only.

Changing the Input Source

¦ Source

Use to select TV or other external input sources such as DVD / Blu-ray players / cable box / STB satellite receiver connected

to the TV.

1. Press the SOURCE button on your remote.

2. Select a desired external input source.

■ TV / HDMI1 / HDMI2 / AV / Component

✎

In the Source, connected inputs will be highlighted.

How to use Edit Name

In the Source, press the TOOLS button, and then you can set an external input sources name you want.

■ VCR / DVD / Cable STB / Satellite STB / PVR STB / AV Receiver / Game / Camcorder / PC / DVI PC / DVI Devices / TV /

IPTV / Blu-ray / HD DVD / DMA: Name the device connected to the input jacks to make your input source selection easier.

Information

You can see detailed information about the connected external device.

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Channel Menu

¦ Using the INFO button (Now & Next guide)

The display identifies the current channel and the status of

certain audio-video settings.

The Now & Next guide shows daily TV program information

for each channel according to the broadcasting time.

■ Scroll ◄, ► to view information for a desired program

while watching the current channel.

¦ Using Channel menu

O

MENU

m

→ Support → Contents Home → ENTER

E

Press the CONTENT button to select Contents Home, then

select the desired menu. Each screen will be displayed.

Channel List Guide Media Play Schedule Manager Source

Contents Home

R

Return

Channel List

You can view channel information, Added Ch. or Favorites

1-5.

✎

When you press the CH LIST button on the remote

control, Channel List screen will be displayed at once.

■ Added Ch.: Shows all added channels.

■ Favorites 1-5: Show all favorite channels.

✎

Favorites 1-5 will be displayed when you set Edit

Favorites.

✎

If you want to view favorites channels you added,

press the CH LIST button and use

L

(CH Mode)

button to move Favorites 1-5.

✎

Using the function buttons with the Channel List.

■

T

(Tools): Displays the option menu.

■

L

(CH Mode / Channel): Move to the Favorites 1-5

when Edit Favorites is set.

✎

When you select the Program View in

T

(Tools)

menu, you can move to other channels using

L

(Channel) button.

■

E

(Watch / Information): Watches the channel you

selected. / Displays details of the selected program.

■

k

(Page): Move to next or previous page.

How to use Schedule Viewing in Channel List

(digital channels only)

When you set the Schedule Viewing in Channel List, you

can only set the program in Program View.

1. Press the CH LIST button, then select a desired digital

channel.

2. Press TOOLS button, and then select the Program

View. The program list for that channel appears.

3. Press the ▲ / ▼ buttons to select the desired program,

then press the ENTER

E

(Information) button.

4. Select Schedule Viewing, then press the ENTER

E

button when done.

✎

If you want to cancel Schedule Viewing, follow steps 1

through 3. Select Cancel schedule.

Basic Features

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Using Option Menu

t

Set each channel using the Channel List menu options

(Program View, Edit Favorites, Lock/Unlock, Channel

Name Edit, Delete, Information, Change Antenna, Edit

Mode). Option menu items may differ depending on the

channel status.

1. Select a channel and press the TOOLS button.

2. Select a function and change its settings.

■ Program View: Displays the program when digital

channel is selected.

■ Edit Favorites

t

: Set channels you watch

frequently as favorites. Add or delete the selected

channel in Favorites 1-5.

1. Select the Edit Favorites, then press the

ENTER

E

button.

2. Press the ENTER

E

button to select Favorites

1-5, then press the OK button.

✎

One favorite channel can be added in several

of favorites among Favorites 1-5.

■ Lock/Unlock: Lock a channel so that the channel

cannot be selected and viewed.

✎

This function is available only when the Channel

Lock is set to On.

✎

The PIN input screen appears. Enter your 4-digit

PIN, the default of which is “0-0-0-0”. Change the

PIN using the Change PIN option.

■ Channel Name Edit (analog channels only): Assign your

own channel name.

■ Delete: Delete a channel from the channel list.

■ Information: Displays details of the selected program.

✎

Press the Watch to switch the channel directly.

■ Change Antenna: Switches to Air or Cable.

■ Edit Mode: You can select desired channels and edit it.

For detailed information about using Edit Mode, refer to

“Using Option Menu in Edit Mode”.

Using Option Menu in Edit Mode

t

Press the ◄/► button to select the channel mode

(Added Ch. / All Channels / Favorites 1-5).

• Added Ch.: Shows all added channels.

• All Channels: Shows all currently available

channels.

• Favorites 1-5: Shows all favorite channels.

Favorites 1-5 will be displayed when you set Edit

Favorites.

Set each channel using the menu options (Edit

Favorites, Lock/Unlock, Add/Delete, Deselect, Select

All). The option menu items that appear may differ

depending on the channel status and type.

1. Press the TOOLS button in Channel List screen,

then select the Edit Mode. A check box appears to

the left of the channel.

2. Press the ▲/▼ buttons to select the desired

channel, then press the ENTER

E

button. The (

c

)

mark indicates the channel you’ve selected.

✎

You can select more than one channel.

✎

Press the ENTER

E

button again to deselect

the channel.

3. Press the TOOLS button, then select a function and

change its settings.

• Edit Favorites: Set the selected channels you

watch frequently as favorites.

✎

The Edit Favorites screen has five groups

(Favorites 1, Favorites 2, etc.). You can add

a favorite channel to any one of the groups.

Press the ▲/▼ buttons to select a group.

• Lock/Unlock: Lock a channel so that the channel

cannot be selected and viewed.

✎

This function is available only when the

Channel Lock is set to On.

✎

The PIN input screen appears. Enter your

4-digit PIN, the default of which is “0-0-0-0”.

Change the PIN using the Change PIN option.

• Add/Delete: Delete or add a channel to display the

channels you want.

✎

The Add menu is only available in All

Channels.

✎

The Add menu only appears for deleted

channels.

✎

A gray-colored channel indicates the channel

has been deleted.

• Deselect: Deselect the selected channels.

• Select All: Select all the channels in the channel list.

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Guide

The EPG (Electronic Program Guide) information is provided

by broadcasters. Using program schedules provided by

broadcasters, you can specify programs you want to watch

in advance so that the channel automatically changes to the

selected program channel at the specified time. Program

entries may appear blank or out of date depending on a

channel status.

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9:48 pm - 12:05 am

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Channel View - All

Today

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a

Schedule Mgr

b

-2 Hours

{

+2 Hours

}

Exit

`

Information

k

Page

E

Schedule

1 2 3 4

5

6 7

Guide

QVC Selection

Home and...

* It may differ depending on the country.

1

a

Red (Schedule Mgr): Moves to the Booking List in

Schedule Manager.

2

b

Green (-2 Hours): Viewing the list of programs to be

broadcasted before 2 hours.

3

{

Yellow (+2 Hours): Viewing the list of programs to be

broadcasted after 2 hours.

4

}

Blue (Exit): Exits the guide.

5

`

(Information): Displays details of the selected

program.

6

k

(Page): Move to previous or next page.

7

E

(Watch / Schedule)

• When selecting the current program, you can watch

the selected program.

• When selecting the future program, you can reserve

to watch the selected program. To cancel the

schedule, press the ENTER

E

button again and

select Cancel schedule.

Schedule Manager

O

MENU

m

→ Support → Contents Home → Schedule

Manager → ENTER

E

You can set a desired channel to be displayed automatically

at the intended time. In addition, you can view, modify or

delete a channel you have reserved to watch. Set the current

time first to use this function.

Using Option Menu

t

Set each channel using the menu options (Cancel schedule,

Edit Schedule, Manually Schedule, View Guide).

1. Press the TOOLS button to select the Manually

Schedule.

✎

You can press the

a

(Manually Schedule) directly

on the Schedule Manager screen.

2. Press the ◄/►/▲/▼ buttons to set the Antenna,

Channel, Repeat, Date, Start Time.

• Antenna: Select the desired broadcasting signal.

• Channel: Select the desired channel.

• Repeat: Select Once, Manual, Sat~Sun, Mon~Fri

or Everyday to set at your convenience. If you

select Manual, you can set the day you want.

✎

The (

c

) mark indicates the day you’ve

selected.

• Date: You can set the desired date.

✎

It is available when you select Once in Repeat.

• Start Time: You can set the start time you want.

✎

If you want to edit or cancel the schedule, select

the reserved schedule on the Booking List. Press

the TOOLS button and select the Edit Schedule or

Cancel schedule.

✎

If you select the View Guide, you can see the Guide

screen.

¦ Memorizing channels

O

MENU

m

→ Channel → ENTER

E

Antenna (Air / Cable)

t

Before your television can begin memorizing the available

channels, you must specify the type of signal source that is

connected to the TV (i.e. an Air or a Cable system).

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Auto Program

Scans for a channel automatically and stores in the TV.

■ Air: Air antenna signal.

■ Cable: Cable antenna signal.

✎

Automatically allocated program numbers may not

correspond to actual or desired program numbers. If a

channel is locked, the PIN input window appears.

✎

If the antenna is connected to ANT 2 IN (CABLE), select

Cable and if it is connected to ANT 1 IN (AIR), select

Air.

✎

If both ANT 1 IN and ANT 2 IN are connected, select

both Air and Cable.

How to Stop Auto Programming

1. Press the ENTER

E

button.

2. A message will ask Stop Auto Program? Select

Yes by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button.

3. Press the ENTER

E

button.

¦ Other Features

O

MENU

m

→ Channel → ENTER

E

Fine Tune

(analog channels only)

If the reception is clear, you do not have to fine tune the

channel, as this is done automatically during the search and

store operation. If the signal is weak or distorted, fine tune

the channel manually.

■ Select Fine Tune in the Channel menu.

✎

Fine tuned channels that have been saved are marked

with an asterisk “*” on the right side of the channel

number in the channel banner.

✎

To reset the fine-tuning, select Reset.

Crosstalk Noise Reduction (Off / On)

(analog channels only)

Reduce diagonal noise in picture caused by the crosstalk of

signals.

Color System (Auto / PAL-M / PAL-N / NTSC)

(analog channels only)

Normally the TV can receive image and sound with good

quality in Auto mode. This mode detects the color signal

sources automatically. If the color implementation is

unsatisfactory, select any of PAL-M, PAL-N or NTSC.

Picture Menu

¦ Changing the Preset Picture Mode

O

MENU

m

→ Picture → Picture Mode → ENTER

E

Picture Mode

t

Select your preferred picture type.

■ Dynamic: Suitable for a bright room.

■ Standard: Suitable for a normal environment.

■ Movie: Suitable for watching movies in a dark room.

¦ Adjusting Picture Settings

Cell Light / Contrast / Brightness / Sharpness

/ Color / Tint (G/R)

Your television has several setting options for picture quality

control.

✎

Settings can be adjusted and stored for each external

device connected to the TV.

✎

Lowering picture brightness reduces power

consumption.

Screen Adjustment

O

MENU

m

→ Picture → Screen Adjustment → ENTER

E

Set the various picture options such as picture size and

aspect ratio.

■ Picture Size: Your cable box/satellite receiver may have

its own set of screen sizes as well. However, we highly

recommend you use 16:9 mode most of the time.

16:9: Sets the picture to 16:9 wide mode.

Zoom1: Use for moderate magniﬁcation.

Zoom2: Use for a stronger magniﬁcation.

Wide Fit: Enlarges the aspect ratio of the picture to ﬁt

the entire screen.

4:3: Sets the picture to basic (4:3) mode.

✎

Do not watch in 4:3 format for a long time. Traces

of borders displayed on the left, right and center

of the screen may cause image retention (screen

burn) which are not covered by the warranty.

Screen Fit: Displays the full image without any cut-off

when HDMI (720p / 1080i / 1080p) or Component

(1080i / 1080p) signals are input.

✎

The picture size can vary depending on the input

resolution when content is played using Videos

under Media Play.

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■ Position: Adjust the picture position. It is only available

in Zoom1, Zoom2, Wide Fit or Screen Fit.

✎

After selecting Zoom1, Zoom2 or Wide Fit, select

Position. Follow the steps below in the Position

screen.

1. Select the Position, press the ENTER

E

button.

2. Select the Position button, and then press

ENTER

E

.

3. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to move the picture

up or down.

4. Press the ENTER

E

button.

✎

After selecting Screen Fit in HDMI (1080i/1080p)

or Component (1080i/1080p) mode, you may need

to center the picture. Select Position, then follow

the steps below in the Position screen.

1. Select the Position, press the ENTER

E

button.

2. Select the Position button, and then press

ENTER

E

.

3. Press the ▲, ▼, ◄ or ► button to move the

picture.

4. Press the ENTER

E

button.

✎

If you want to reset the position you adjusted,

select Reset in the Position screen. The picture

will be set to its default position.

✎

HD (High Definition): 16:9 - 1080i/1080p (1920x1080),

720p (1280x720)

✎

Settings can be adjusted and stored for each external

device you have connected to an input on the TV.

Input Source Picture Size

ATV, AV 16:9, Zoom1, Zoom2, 4:3

DTV (720p) 16:9, Wide Fit, 4:3

DTV (1080i, 1080p) 16:9, Wide Fit, 4:3, Screen Fit

Component (480i, 480p, 576i,

576p, 720p)

16:9, Wide Fit, 4:3

Component (1080i, 1080p) 16:9, Wide Fit, 4:3, Screen Fit

HDMI (720p, 1080i, 1080p) 16:9, Wide Fit, 4:3, Screen Fit

¦ Changing the Picture Options

Advanced Settings

O

MENU

m

→ Picture → Advanced Settings →

ENTER

E

(available in Standard / Movie mode)

Advanced Settings

Dynamic Contrast Medium

Black Tone Off

Flesh Tone 0

RGB Only Mode Off

Color Space Native

White Balance

Gamma 0

■ Dynamic Contrast (Off / Low / Medium / High): Adjust

the screen contrast.

■ Black Tone (Off / Dark / Darker / Darkest): Select the

black level to adjust the screen depth.

■ Flesh Tone: Emphasize pink “Flesh Tone”.

■ RGB Only Mode (Off / Red / Green / Blue): Displays

the Red, Green and Blue color for making fine

adjustments to the hue and saturation.

■ Color Space (Auto / Native): Adjust the range of colors

available to create the image.

■ White Balance: Adjust the color temperature for a more

natural picture.

R-Offset / G-Offset / B-Offset: Adjust each color’s (red,

green, blue) darkness.

R-Gain / G-Gain / B-Gain: Adjust each color’s (red,

green, blue) brightness.

Reset: Resets the White Balance to its default settings.

■ Gamma: Adjust the primary color intensity.

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Picture Options

O

MENU

m

→ Picture → Picture Options → ENTER

E

Picture Options

Color Tone Standard

Digital Noise Filter Auto

MPEG Noise Filter Auto

HDMI Black Level Low

Film Mode Off

■ Color Tone (Cool / Standard / Warm1 / Warm2)

✎

Warm1 or Warm2 will be deactivated when the

picture mode is Dynamic.

✎

Settings can be adjusted and stored for each

external device connected to an input on the TV.

■ Digital Noise Filter (Off / Low / Medium / High / Auto

/ Auto Visualization): If the broadcast signal received

by your TV is weak, you can activate the Digital Noise

Filter feature to reduce any static and ghosting that may

appear on the screen.

✎

When the signal is weak, try other options until the

best picture is displayed.

Auto Visualization: When changing analog channels,

displays signal strength.

✎

Only available for analog channels.

✎

When the INFO button is pressed, the signal

strength bar is displayed.

✎

When bar is green, you are receiving the best

possible signal.

■ MPEG Noise Filter (Off / Low / Medium / High /

Auto): Reduces MPEG noise to provide improved

picture quality.

■ HDMI Black Level (Low / Normal): Selects the black

level on the screen to adjust the screen depth.

✎

Available only in HDMI mode (RGB signals).

■ Film Mode (Off / Auto1 / Auto2): Sets the TV to

automatically sense and process film signals from all

sources and adjusts the picture for optimum quality.

✎

Available in TV, AV, Component (480i / 1080i) and

HDMI (1080i).

✎

If the screen does not seem natural, change its

option to Off / Auto1 / Auto2 in Film Mode.

Reset Picture (Yes / No)

Resets your current picture mode to its default settings.

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Sound Menu

¦ Changing the Preset Sound Mode

O

MENU

m

→ Sound → Sound Mode → ENTER

E

Sound Mode

t

O

MENU

m

→ Sound → Sound Mode → ENTER

E

■ Standard: Selects the normal sound mode.

■ Music: Emphasizes music over voices.

■ Movie: Provides the best sound for movies.

■ Clear Voice: Emphasizes voices over other sounds.

■ Amplify: Increase the intensity of high-frequency sounds

to allow a better listening experience for the hearing

impaired.

¦ Sound Settings

O

MENU

m

→ Sound → Sound Effect → ENTER

E

Sound Effect

(standard sound mode only)

Use the up and down arrow keys to select an option, and

then press ENTER

E

.

■ SRS TruSurround HD (Off / On)

t

(standard sound mode only)

This function provides a virtual 5.1 channel surround

sound experience through a pair of speakers using

HRTF (Head Related Transfer Function) technology.

■ SRS TruDialog (Off / On)

(standard sound mode only)

This function allows you to increase the intensity of a

voice over background music or sound effects so that

dialog can be heard more clearly.

■ Equalizer

Use Equalizer to customize sound setting for each

speaker.

Balance: Adjusts the balance between the right and left

speaker.

100Hz / 300Hz / 1kHz / 3kHz / 10kHz (Bandwidth

Adjustment): Adjusts the level of speciﬁc bandwidth

frequencies.

Reset: Resets the equalizer to its default settings.

¦ Adjusting Sound Settings

Broadcast Audio Options

O

MENU

m

→ Sound → Broadcast Audio Options →

ENTER

E

■ Audio Language

t

(digital channels only)

Change the default value for audio languages.

✎

The available language may differ depending on

the broadcast.

■ Multi-Track Sound (MTS)

t

(analog channels only)

Mono: Choose for channels that are broadcasting in

mono or if you are having difﬁculty receiving a stereo

signal.

Stereo: Choose for channels that are broadcasting in

stereo.

SAP: Choose to listen to the Separate Audio Program,

which is usually a foreign-language translation.

✎

Depending on the particular program being

broadcast, you can listen to Mono, Stereo or SAP.

Speaker Settings

O

MENU

m

→ Sound → Speaker Settings → ENTER

E

■ Auto Volume (Off / Normal / Night)

To equalize the volume level on each channel, set to

Normal.

Night: This mode provides an improved sound

experience compared to Normal mode, making almost

no noise. It is useful at night.

✎

To use the volume control on the source device

connected to the TV, set Auto Volume to Off on

the TV. Otherwise, a change to the volume control

of the source device may not be applied.

Reset Sound (Yes / No)

Reset all sound settings to the factory defaults.

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System Menu

¦ Setting the Setup

Setup

O

MENU

m

→ System → Setup → ENTER

E

Configure the channels and the time when setting up the TV

for the first time or when resetting the unit.

✎

For the detailed information about setting Setup, refer

to “Setup (Initial Setup)” in User Manual.

✎

Enter your 4-digit PIN, the default of which is 0-0-0-0.

¦ Setting the Time

Time

O

MENU

m

→ System → Time → ENTER

E

✎

The current time will appear every time you press the

INFO button.

■ Clock: Setting the clock is for using various timer

features of the TV.

✎

If you disconnect the power cord, you have to set

the clock again.

Clock Mode: Set up the current time manually or

automatically.

- Auto: Set the current time automatically using the time

from a digital channel.

✎

The antenna must be connected in order to set the

time automatically.

- Manual: Set the current time manually.

✎

Depending on the broadcast station and signal, the

auto time set up may not be correct. In this case,

set the time manually.

Clock Set: Set the Date and Time.

✎

Available only when Clock Mode is set to Manual.

✎

You can set the Date and Time directly by pressing

the number buttons on the remote control.

Time Zone (for Brazil, Chile, Ecuador) : Select your time

zone.

✎

This function is only available when the Clock

Mode is set to Auto.

¦ Using the Sleep Timer

O

MENU

m

→ System → Time → Sleep Timer →

ENTER

E

■ Sleep Timer

t

: Automatically shuts off the TV

after a preset period of time. (30, 60, 90, 120, 150 and

180 minutes).

✎

To cancel Sleep Timer, select Off.

¦ Setting the On / Off Timer

O

MENU

m

→ System → Time → On Timer <or> Off

Timer → ENTER

E

■ On Timer: Three different on timer settings can be

made. You must set the clock first.

- Setup: Select Off, Once, Everyday, Mon~Fri,

Mon~Sat, Sat~Sun or Manual to set at your

convenience. If you select Manual, you can set up the

day you want to activate the timer.

✎

The

c

mark indicates the day you’ve selected.

- Time: Set the hour, minute, am/pm.

- Volume: Set the desired volume level.

R

Return

Close

Time 12:00 am

Volume 20

Source TV

Antenna Cable

Channel 3

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

' ' ' ' ' ' '

Setup Off

On Timer 1

Preference Features

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- Source: Select TV or USB content to be played when

the TV is turned on automatically. (USB can be selected

only when a USB device is connected to the TV)

- Antenna (when the Source is set to TV): Select Air or

Cable.

- Channel (when the Source is set to TV): Select the

desired channel.

- Music / Photo (when the Source is set to USB): Select

a folder in the USB device containing music or photo

files to be played when the TV is turned on automatically.

✎

If there is no music file on the USB device or the

folder containing a music file is not selected, the

Timer function does not operate correctly.

✎

When there is only one photo file in the USB, the

Slide Show will not play.

✎

A folder with too long of a name cannot be

selected.

✎

Each USB you use is assigned its own folder. When

using more than one of the same type of USB,

make sure the folders assigned to each USB have

different names.

✎

It is recommended that you use a USB memory

stick and a multi card reader when using On Timer.

✎

The On Timer function may not work with USB

devices with a built-in battery, MP3 players, or

PMPs made by some manufacturers because

these devices take a long time to be recognized.

■ Off Timer: Three different off timer settings can be

made. You must set the clock first.

- Setup: Select Off, Once, Everyday, Mon~Fri,

Mon~Sat, Sat~Sun or Manual to set at your

convenience. If you select Manual, you can set up the

day you want to activate the timer.

✎

The

c

mark indicates the day you’ve selected.

- Time: Set the hour, minute, and am/pm.

R

Return

Close

Time 12:00 am

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

' ' ' ' ' ' '

Setup Off

Off Timer 1

¦ Locking Programs

O

MENU

m

→ System → Security → ENTER

E

Security

✎

The PIN input screen appears before the setup screen.

✎

Enter your 4-digit PIN, the default of which is 0-0-0-0.

Change the PIN using the Change PIN option.

■ Channel Lock (Off / On): Lock channels to prevent

unauthorized users, such as children, from watching

unsuitable program.

■ Program Rating Lock: Prevent unauthorized users,

such as children, from watching unsuitable program with

a user defined 4-digit PIN code.

✎

It is only available in Brazil signal.

■ Change PIN: The Change PIN screen will appear.

Choose any 4 digits for your PIN and enter it in the Enter

New PIN. Re-enter the same 4 digits in the Confirm

New PIN. When the Confirm screen appears, press the

ENTER

E

button. Your PIN has been memorized.

✎

If you forget the PIN code, press the remote control

buttons in the following sequence in Standby

mode, which resets the PIN to “0-0-0-0” : MUTE

→ 8 → 2 → 4 → POWER (on)

¦ Economical Solutions

O

MENU

m

→ System → Eco Solution → ENTER

E

Eco Solution

■ Energy Saving (Off / Low / Medium / High / Picture

Off)

t

: This adjust the brightness of the TV

in order to reduce power consumption. If you select

Picture Off, the screen is turned off, but the sound

remains on. Press any button except volume button to

turn on the screen.

■ No Signal Power Off (Off / 15 min. / 30 min. / 60

min.): Sets how quickly the TV switches to standby

mode, if no picture is being received.

■ Auto Power Off (Off / On): The TV will be automatically

turned off when no user operation is received for 4

hours.

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¦ Other Features

O

MENU

m

→ System → Menu Language → ENTER

E

Menu Language

Set the menu language.

1. Select Menu Language and press the ENTER

E

button.

2. Choose desired language and press the ENTER

E

button.

✎

Choose between English, Português and

Español.

Caption

(On-Screen Text Messages)

■ Caption (Off / On): You can switch the caption function

on or off. If captions are not available, they will not be

displayed on the screen.

✎

The Caption feature does not work in Component

or HDMI modes.

■ Caption Mode: You can select the desired caption

mode.

✎

The availability of captions depends on the

program being broadcasted.

CC1~CC4 / Text1~Text4: (analog channels only) The

Analog Caption function operates in either analog

TV channel mode or when a signal is supplied from

an external device to the TV. (Depending on the

broadcasting signal, the Analog Caption function may or

may not work with digital channels.)

Screen Burn Protection

O

MENU

m

→ System → Screen Burn Protection →

ENTER

E

To reduce the possibility of screen burn, this unit is equipped

with screen burn prevention technology. The Time setting

allows you to program the time between movement of the

picture in minutes.

■ Pixel Shift (Off / On): Using this function, you can

minutely move pixels on the PDP in horizontal or vertical

direction to minimize after image on the screen.

✎

Optimum condition for pixel shift

Item TV / HDMI

Horizontal 0~4 3

Vertical 0~4 3

Time (minute) 1~4 min 4 min

✎

The Pixel Shift value may differ depending on the

monitor size (inches) and mode.

✎

This function is not available in the Screen Fit

mode.

■ Auto Protection Time (Off / 10 min. / 20 min. / 40

min. / 1 hour): If the screen remains idle with a still

image for a certain period of time defined by the user,

the screen saver is activated to prevent the formation of

ghost images on the screen.

■ Scrolling: This function removes after-images on the

screen by moving all the pixels on the PDP according

to a pattern. Use this function when there are remaining

after images or symbols on the screen, especially when

you displayed a still image on the screen for a long time.

✎

The after-image removal function has to be

executed for a long time (approximately 1 hour) to

effectively remove after-images on the screen. If

the after-image is not removed after performing the

function, repeat the function again.

✎

Press any key on the remote control to cancel this

feature.

■ Side Gray (Light / Dark): When you watch TV with the

screen ratio set to 4:3, the screen is prevented from any

damage by adjusting the white balance on both extreme

left and right sides.

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