Samsung SP-P4231 User manual

Category
Plasma TVs
Type
User manual
Owners Instructions
SP-P4231
This device is a Class B digital apparatus.
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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. Displaying stationary graphics and images on screen, such as the dark
side-bars on nonexpanded standard format television video and programming, should be limited to no
more than 5% of the total television viewing per week.
Additionally,viewing other stationary images and text such as stock market reports, video game
displays,station logos, web sites or computer graphics and patterns,should be limited as described above
for all televisions. Displaying stationary images that exceed the above guidelines can
cause uneven aging of PDP Displays that leave subtle, but permanent burned-in
ghost images in the PDP picture. To avoid this, vary the programming and images,
and primarily display full screen moving images, not stationary patterns or dark bars.
On PDP models that offer picture sizing features, use these controls to view different formats as a full screen
picture.
Be careful in the selection and duration of television formats used for viewing. Uneven PDP aging as a
result of format selection and use, as well as burned-in images, are not covered by your Samsung limited
warranty.
2
Important Warranty Information
Regarding Television Format Viewing
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User Instructions
Screen Image retention
Do not display a still image (such as on a video game) on the plasma display panel for more than
several minutes as it can cause screen image retention. This image retention is also known as
“screen burn”. To avoid such image retention, refer to page 40 of this manual to reduce the
degree of brightness and contrast of the screen when displaying a still image.
Altitude
The PDP will not operate normally at altitudes above 6500 ft.
Heat on the top of the PDP TV
The top side of the product may be hot after long periods of use as heat dissipates from the panel
through the vent hole in the upper part of the product.
This is normal and does not indicate any defect or operation failure of the product.
However, children should be prevented from touching the upper part of the product.
The product is making a ‘cracking’ noise.
A ‘cracking’ noise may occur when the product contracts or expands due to a change of
surrounding environment such as temperature or humidity. This is normal and not a defect of the
unit.
Cell Defects
The PDP uses a panel consisting of 1,230,000(SD-level) to 3,150,000(HD-level) pixels which
require sophisticated technology to produce. However, there may be 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 5°C(41°F)
A still image displayed too long may cause permanent damage to the PDP Panel.
Watching the PDP TV in 4:3 format for a long period of time may leave traces
of borders displayed on the left, right and center of the screen caused by the
difference of light emission on the screen.
Playing a DVD or a game console may cause similar effect to the screen.
Damages caused by the above effect are not covered by the Warranty.
Afterimage on the Screen.
Displaying still images from Video games and PC for longer than a certain period of time may
produce partial afterimages.
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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General Information
Your New Plasma Display Panel ......................6
Remote Control Buttons ..................................8
Wall Installation Instructions ..........................10
How to assemble the Stand-Base ..................14
Connecting Speakers ..................................15
Connections
Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas ..............18
Connecting Cable TV ..................................19
Connecting a VCR ......................................21
Connecting a Camcorder ............................22
Connecting a DVD Player ............................23
Connecting a DTV Receiver ..........................24
Operation
Turning the PDP On and Off ........................26
Plug & Play Feature......................................28
Memorizing the Channels ............................31
Viewing an External Signal Source ..............36
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 ..........................44
Freezing the Picture ...................................46
Viewing the Picture-in-Picture .......................47
Selecting a Signal Source (Antenna or Cable) for PIP
.....52
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 ............................60
Selecting the Internal Mute............................61
Channel Control
Fine Tuning Channels ..................................64
Connecting a PC and Operation
Connection a PC ........................................66
Adjusting the PC Screen ..............................70
Changing the Position of the Image................71
Picture Quality Adjustment ..........................72
Information ................................................75
Time Setting
Setting the Clock ........................................78
Setting the Sleep Timer ................................79
Setting the Timers ........................................80
Function Description
Selecting a Menu Language ........................84
Digital Noise Reduction ..............................85
Selecting the Film Mode ..............................86
Setting the Melody Sound ............................87
Setting the Blue Screen ................................88
Viewing Closed Captions ............................89
Using the V-Chip..........................................90
Appendix
Troubleshooting ..........................................98
Care and Maintenance ................................99
Specifications............................................100
Table of Contents
Note
The information contained in this User’s
Manual is subject to change without
prior notice for improvement, and may
vary depending on the version of the
PDP TV’s software and the regional
conditions.
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PLASMA DISPLAY PANEL
General Information
Your New Plasma Display Panel ......................................................6
Remote Control Buttons ..................................................................8
Wall Installation Instructions ..........................................................10
How to assemble the Stand-Base ....................................................14
Connecting Speakers....................................................................15
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Front Panel
Your New Plasma Display Panel
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Checking Accessories
Owner’s Instructions
Once you have unpacked your PDP, check to make sure that you have all the parts shown here.
If any piece is missing or broken, call your dealer.
Remote Control (BN59-00376B)/
AAA Batteries (4301-000103)
Power Cord
(3903-000144)
Antenna Cable
(BN39--00333A)
PC CableDVI Cable
Speaker Cables
(BN39-00530A)
Ferrite Core for
Power Cord
(
3301-001305
)
Ferrite Core 2EA
(3301-001110)
S-VIDEO Cable
PC Audio Cable
Component Cables (RCA)
Sold Separately
SOURCE/ENTER button
Press to display all of the available video sources.
(ie., TV, AV, S-Video, Component, PC, DVI).
Press to confirm a selection.
MENU button
Displays the main on-screen menu and exit.
VOL(+,-) button
Press to increase or decrease the volume. Also used
to select or adjust items on the on-screen menu.
CH( , ) button
Press CH or CH to change Channels.
Also used to move up or down in the On-screen menu.
I/
Press to turn the PDP on and off.
Power Indicator
- Power Off : Red
- Power On : Off
- Timer On : Green
Remote Control Signal Receiver
Aim the remote control towards this spot
on the PDP.
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Rear Panel
ŒDVI INPUT
Connect to the digital video and audio
output jack of a device with DVI output.
´MONITOR OUT (VIDEO / L-AUDIO-R)
Outputs for external devices
ˇPC INPUT (RGB IN / AUDIO)
Connect to the video and audio output
jack on your PC.
¨ONLY FOR SERVICE
Connector for service only.
ˆS-VIDEO
Video and audio inputs for external
devices with an S-Video output, such as
a camcorder or VCR.
ØAV (VIDEO / L-AUDIO-R)
Video and audio inputs for external
devices, such as a camcorder or VCR.
COMPONENT
Video (Y/P
b/P
r) and audio (L-AUDIO-R)
inputs for Component.
ANT IN VHF/UHF (75)
75 Coaxial connector for
Antenna/Cable Network.
EXT SPEAKER (8)
Connectors for external speakers.
˝POWER IN
Connect the supplied power cord.
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Remote Control Buttons
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Remote Control
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ŒPOWER 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.”
¨MUTE button
Press to mute the PDP sound.
ˆVOL (Volume) buttons
Use it to adjust volume.
ØSLEEP button
Press to select a preset time interval for
automatic shutoff.
MENU button
Displays the main on-screen menu.
ENTER button
Confirms a selection.
ADD/DEL button
Press to add or delete channels in the TV’s
memory.
˝AUTO PROG. button
The TV automatically cycles through all of
the available channels and stores them in
memory.
ÔP.MODE button
Adjust the PDP picture by selecting one of
the preset factory settings (or select your
personal, customized picture settings.)
S. MODE button
Select Sound effect.
ÒPRE-CH button
Tunes to the previous channel.
ÚTV/VIDEO button
Press to display all of the available video
sources
(ie., Video, S-Video, Component,
PC, DVI).
ÆCH (Channel) buttons
Use it to switch channels.
ıINFO button
Press to display information on the PDP
screen.
˜EXIT button
Press to exit the menu.
¯Up/Down Left/Right buttons
Control the cursor in the menu.
˘P. SIZE button
Setect Picture size.
¿STILL button
Press to pause the current screen.
¸CAPTION button
Controls the caption decoder.
˛ MTS button
Press to choose stereo, mono or Separate
Audio Program (SAP broadcast).
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Installing the Batteries in Your Remote Control
1
Slide the back cover
to open the battery
compartment of the
remote control.
3
Slide the cover back into
place.
2
Install two AAA size batter-
ies. Make sure to match the
“+” and “-” ends of the bat-
teries with the diagram
inside the compartment.
Remote Control Operation Range.
You can use your remote control within a distance of 23 feet and an angle of 30 degrees
from the left and right sides of the PDP’s remote control receiver.
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Wall Installation Instructions
This wall mount bracket installation guide is for the following models: SP-P4231
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1
Do not install the PDP on any location other than a vertical wall.
2
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.
3
Use only recommended parts and components.
Installation Notes
Insulation Holder :
4 EA
SCREW! : 4 EA SCREW@ : 12 EA
1EA
2EA
LEFT :1EA RIGHT :1EA
Parts (Wall attachment panel is sold separately. Check with your dealer)
Wall Mount Bracket
ASSY-HINGE
Support Bars
Screws
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1
The wall mount comes packaged in 3 parts. These parts must be assembled together.
Please tighten the captive screw in the direction of the arrow after assembling
the bracket. Install the Wall Mount Bracket after the screws are securely inserted
into the wall.
2
After installing the Wall Mount Bracket,
assemble the support bars and hinges
(as illustrated) using screws provided.
(12 screws(
@
) are provided. For safety
reasons, make sure all 12 screws are
firmly attached.)
How to assemble the Wall Mount Bracket
ASSY-HINGE (LEFT)
Separate ASSY-HINGE
into Left and Right.
Wall Mount Bracket
Wall Mount Bracket
Support Bars
Support Bars
Captive Screws
ASSY-HINGE
(RIGHT)
ASSY-HINGE
(LEFT)
ASSY-HINGE
(RIGHT)
3
After securing the screws, be sure that
every part is firmly attached (as shown
in the illustration).
ASSY-
HINGE
(LEFT)
ASSY-HINGE
(RIGHT)
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1
Remove the screws from the back of the PDP.
2
Connect insulation holders to screws (see the illustration below).
• 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.
• Make sure the wall attachment panels are tightened. Otherwise the PDP may fall.
Note
•A 5 inch(12.7 cm) gap is needed between the back of the Plasma TV and the wall.
Wall Installation Instructions
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Fixing the PDP panel to the wall attachment panel bracket
3
Tighten the screws of the insulation
holders to the back of the PDP.
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.
PDP panel
Wall attachment panel
bracket
Wall
Œ
´
ˇ
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Note
Contact an authorized technician when installing the wall attachment panel.
After hanging the PDP panel on the wall attachment panel, make sure that the Insulation
holders are completely hung.
Be careful not to get your fingers caught during installation.
Make sure the wall attachment panel brackets are tightened. Otherwise, the PDP panel may
fall down.
Please secure the mounting bracket on the wall surface after setting its angle at 0°.
How to Adjust Mounting Angle
Notice
Notice : Please secure the mounting bracket on the wall surface after setting its angle at 0°.
Factory default How to Adjust Mounting Angle
Please tighten the captive screw in the direction
of the arrow after assembling the bracket.
Hold onto the middle of the PDP to adjust
the angle (not the sides of the PDP).
1
Secure the SET to the wall mount bracket.
(Please refer to the following instructions.)
2
Set the angle by pulling the upper end of the SET attached
to bracket in the direction of the arrow.
3
The angle can be adjusted from 0° to 15° by ±2°.
Change Angle
1
Be sure to remove the safety pins underneath the PDP.
(Caution : If the safety pins are not removed, the angle cannot
be adjusted.) Any attempt to do so may cause damage to the PDP.
2
Hold onto the bottom of the PDP and pull forward fully as
directed by the arrow(as illustrated) to adjust the angle.
(0°~20° by 2°). Insert the Safety Pins to the front guide
holes on both sides as illustrated in figure
´
.
3
Viewing the PDP after connecting the external devices.
Remove the Safety Pins to adjust the angle to 0°, and then
secure the Safety Pins again. (Warning : For safety, be sure to
secure the PDP using the safety pins. If the safety pins are not
used, the PDP may fall, causing serious injury.)
Connecting External Devices to the PDP
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How to assemble the Stand-Base
1
Assemble two support pins with the stand base and firmly secure both sides of the
support pins using 8 screws provided.
2
Assemble the PDP with the stand and firmly secure the PDP using 4 screws provided.
Two or more people should carry the PDP. Never lay the PDP on the floor because of possible damage
to the screen. Always store the PDP upright.
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Connecting Speakers
1
Remove the screws on the rear of the PDP.
2
Hang the two “T” shaped hangers on the square holes on the rear of the PDP.
3
Tighten the PDP and the speaker bracket using the screws removed from the PDP.
When moving your PDP, do NOT hold the speaker connected to your PDP. It may damage the bracket
clamping the speaker and your PDP together and result in a drop of your PDP and a risk of personal
damage and injury.
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Connect the speaker audio cable to the external speaker output jack on the rear of the PDP matching the
“+” and “-” ends of the cable with the diagram on the PDP.
The speakers MUST have to a power handling capability of 10 watts minimum (impedance 8).
When you connect the speaker wire to the external speaker out connector, first bind the speaker wire round the ferrite core to secure it.
Ferrite Cores
The ferrite cores are used to attenuate undesired signals.
When connecting cables, attach one of these ferrite cores to the cable
near the connector.
When you connect POWER Cord to the POWER IN,
first bind POWER Cord round the ferrite core to secure it.
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PLASMA DISPLAY PANEL
Connections
Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas ..............................................18
Connecting Cable TV....................................................................19
Connecting a VCR........................................................................21
Connecting a Camcorder ..............................................................22
Connecting a DVD Player..............................................................23
Connecting a DTV Receiver ..........................................................24
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Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas
18
Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads
If your antenna looks like this: it has 75-ohm round leads.
1
Plug the antenna lead into the VHF/UHF terminal
on the PDP.
Use the Antenna Cable, an accessory included
in the product package.
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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. This terminal might be
labeled "ANT OUT", "VHF OUT" or simply "OUT".
2
Connect the cable to the VHF/UHF terminal on the
PDP.
Use the Antenna Cable, an accessory included
in the product package.
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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 con-
nected 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.
2
Connect a coaxial cable between an OUT-
PUT terminal of the splitter and the IN termi-
nal of the cable box.
3
Connect a coaxial cable between the
ANTENNA OUT terminal of the cable box
and the B-IN terminal of the RF(A/B)
switch.
4
Connect a coaxial cable between the other
OUT terminal of the cable box and the
A-IN terminal of the RF(A/B) switch.
5
Connect the last coaxial cable between the
OUT terminal of the RF (A/B) switch and
the VHF/UHF terminal on the PDP.
After you've made this connection, set the A/B switch to the "A" position for normal viewing.
Set the A/B switch to the "B" position to view scrambled channels. (When you set the A/B switch
to "B", you will need to tune your Set-Top Box to the cable box's output channel, which is usually
channel 3 or 4.)
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Samsung SP-P4231 User manual

Category
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