Samsung PL43F4000AH User manual

Brand: Samsung

Model: PL43F4000AH

Category: Plasma TVs

Type: User manual

This manual is also suitable for

PL51F4000AH

❑ Memorizing channels

Auto Program

for Ecuador, Others (ISDB-T, Analog only)

(depending on country settings in setup menu)

Scans for a channel automatically and stores in the TV.

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Both: Air and Cable antenna signals.

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Air: Air antenna signal.

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Cable: Cable antenna signal.

✎ NOTE

 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 IN (CABLE), select Cable and if it is

connected to ANT IN (AIR), select Air.

 If both ANT IN (CABLE) and ANT IN (AIR) are connected, select Both.

Auto Tuning for Panama, Others (DVB-T)

(depending on country settings in setup menu)

Scans for a channel automatically and stores in the TV.

When Antenna Source is set to Both, Air or Cable

When selecting Both: Provide a value to select both Air and Cable

options.

When selecting Air: Provide a value to scan for Both, Digital and

Analog channels.

When selecting Cable: Provide a value to scan for Analog channels.

- Analog Cable System: Select the Analog Cable System among

STD, HRC and IRC by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button, then press

the Search.

Antenna

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).

❑ Using the Channel menu

Channel List

(depending on country settings in setup menu)

The Channel List contains the channels your TV displays (added

channels) when you press the channel button. You can view channel

information and channel mode. Press ►(Mode) button to change the

channel mode.

✎ When you press the CH LIST button, Channel List screen is

displayed at once.

Channel Sorting

for Panama, Others (DVB-T)

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Number / Name: Arrange the channel order according to channel

number or name on the list.

Channel mode

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Air / Cable: Switch between Air and Cable.

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Edit Favorites: Set channels you watch frequently as favorites. Add

or delete the selected channel in Favorites 1-5.

✎ For detailed information about using Edit Favorites, refer to “Edit

Favorites”.

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Favorites 1-5: Show all favorite channels, arranged in up to ﬁ ve

groups. Each group has a separate screen.

✎ The TV displays Favorites 1-5 only if you have added favorites

using Edit Favorites.

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Added Ch. for Ecuador, Others (ISDB-T, Analog only) : Show all

added channels.

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All for Panama, Others (DVB-T) : Shows all currently available

channels.

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TV for Panama, Others (DVB-T) : Shows all currently available digital

channels.

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Analog for Panama, Others (DVB-T) : Shows all currently available

analog channels.

Guide for Ecuador, Panama, Others (ISDB-T, DVB-T)

(depending on country settings in setup menu)

The EPG (Electronic Program Guide) information is provided by

broadcasters. Program entries may appear blank or out of date

depending on a channel status.

■ a

Red (Quick Nav): Viewing the TV programs on the list quickly

using ◄/► buttons.

■ b

Green (Channel category): Select the type of channels you want

to display.

■ {

Yellow (Schedule Manager): Moves to the reserved programs in

Schedule Manager.

■ T

(Tools): Displays the option menu. The option menu items that

appear may differ depending on the channel status and type.

− Watch / Schedule Viewing

✎ 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

button again and select Cancel Schedule.

− More Info: Display details of the selected program.

Schedule Manager

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.

✎ You must set the current time first using the Time → Clock

function in the System menu to use this function.

1. Press the Schedule on the Schedule Manager screen. The

Schedule Viewing menu appears.

2. Press the ◄/►/▲/▼ buttons to set each option menu.

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Antenna: Select the desired broadcasting signal.

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Channel: Select the desired channel.

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Repeat: Select Once, Manual, Sat~Sun, Mon~Fri or Everyday. If

you select Manual, you can set the day you want.

✎ A check (

) mark indicates a day you selected.

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Date: You can set a desired date.

✎ Date is available only when you select Once in Repeat.

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

✎ If you want to edit or cancel a reserved schedule, select the

reserved schedule on Schedule Manager. Then press the

ENTER

button and select the Edit or Delete.

Edit Channel

(depending on country settings in setup menu)

You can add, edit or delete channels.

Deleting a channel from the channel list

1 Go to Edit Channel screen.

2. Press the ▲/▼ buttons to select the desired channel, and then

press ENTER

button. The (

) mark indicates the channel

you’ve selected.

✎ You can select more than one channel.

✎ Press ENTER

button again to deselect the channel.

3. Press

{

(Delete) button. The selected channel has been deleted

from the channel list.

Adding a channel to the channel list

for Ecuador, Others (ISDB-T, Analog only)

1. On the Edit Channel screen, press the TOOLS button, and then

select the Category.

2. Select All and press the OK button. A deleted channel appears in

All channel list.

✎ Your TV will display all channels, including channels you deleted

from the channel list, on the All.

✎ A gray-colored channel indicates the channel has been deleted.

3. Select a deleted channel, and then press the

{

(Add) button.

y The slots and openings in the cabinet and in the back or bottom are provided for necessary ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of this

apparatus, and to protect it from overheating, these slots and openings must never be blocked or covered.

- Do not cover the slots and openings with a cloth or other materials.

- Do not block the slots and openings by placing this apparatus on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface.

- Do not place this apparatus in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet, unless proper ventilation is provided.

y Do not place this apparatus near or over a radiator or heat register, or where it is exposed to direct sunlight.

y Do not place a vessel containing water (vases etc.) on this apparatus, as this can result in a risk of ﬁre or electric shock.

y Do not expose this apparatus to rain or place it near water (near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near

a swimming pool etc.). If this apparatus accidentally gets wet, unplug it and contact an authorized dealer immediately.

y Make sure to pull out the power cord from the outlet before cleaning.

y This apparatus use batteries. In your community, there might be regulations that require you to dispose of these batteries properly to protect

the environment. Please contact your local authorities for disposal or recycling information.

y Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or adaptors beyond their capacity, since this can result in ﬁre or electric shock.

y Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them. Pay

particular attention to cords at the plug end, where connected to adaptors, and at the point where they exit from the apparatus.

y To protect this apparatus from a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet

and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the set due to lightning and power line surges.

y Before connecting the AC power cord to the DC adaptor outlet, make sure the voltage designation of the DC adaptor corresponds to the local

electrical supply. (depending on the model)

y Never insert anything metallic into the open parts of this apparatus. Doing so may create a danger of electric shock.

y To avoid electric shock, never touch the inside of this apparatus. Only a qualiﬁed technician should open this apparatus.

y Make sure to plug the power cord in until it is ﬁrmly inserted. Pull on the plug, not the cord, when removing the power cord from the outlet. Do

not touch the power cord with wet hands.

y If this apparatus does not operate normally - in particular, if there are any unusual sounds or smells coming from it - unplug it immediately and

contact an authorized dealer or service center.

y Be sure to pull the power plug out of the outlet if the TV is to remain unused or if you are to leave the house for an extended period of time

(especially when children, elderly or disabled people will be left alone in the house).

- Accumulated dust can cause an electric shock, an electric leakage, or a fire by causing the power cord to generate sparks and heat,

or cause the insulation to deteriorate.

y Be sure to contact an authorized service center, when installing your set in a location with heavy dust, high or low temperatures, high humidity,

chemical substances or where it will operate for 24 hours a day such as in an airport, a train station, etc. Failure to do so may cause serious

damage to your set.

y Use only a properly grounded plug and receptacle.

- An improper ground may cause electric shock or equipment damage. (Class l Equipment only.)

To turn off the apparatus completely, you must pull the power plug out of the wall socket. Consequently, the power plug should be readily

accessible at all times.

Do not allow children to hang onto the product.

Store the accessories (batteries, etc.) in a location safely out of the reach of children.

Do not install the product in an unstable location such as a shaky self, a slanted ﬂoor, or a location exposed to vibration.

Do not drop or impart a shock to the product. If the product is damaged, disconnect the power cord and contact a service center.

To clean the product, unplug the power cord from the power outlet and wipe the product using a soft cloth dipped in a small amount of water.

Do not use any chemicals such as wax, benzene, alcohol, thinners, insecticide, air freshener, lubricant or detergent. This may damage the

appearance or erase the printing on the product.

Do not expose the apparatus to dripping or splashing.

Do not dispose of batteries in a ﬁre.

Do not short circuit, disassemble, or overheat the batteries.

There is a danger of explosion if you replace the batteries with the wrong type of battery. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

WARNING - TO PREVENT THE SPREAD OF FIRE, KEEP CANDLES OR OTHER OPEN FLAMES AWAY FROM THIS PRODUCT AT ALL

TIMES.

Warning! Important Safety Instructions

Please read the safety instructions below before installing and using the product.

CAUTION

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). THERE

ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER

ALL SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN.

This symbol indicates that high voltage is

present inside. It is dangerous to make any kind

of contact with any internal part of this product.

This symbol indicates that important literature

concerning operation and maintenance has

been included with this product.

Adding a channel to the channel list

for Panama, Others (DVB-T) (analog channels only)

1. Press the TOOLS button on the screen, and then select Channel

Add/Delete.

2. Press the ▲/▼ button to select the deleted channel, and then select

Add.

Using the colored and function buttons with the Edit Channel

■ a

Red (Change Number) for Panama, Others (DVB-T) : (digital

channels only) Changes channel order on the channel list.

■ b

Green (Lock / Unlock): Lock a channel so that the channel cannot

be selected and viewed. / Unlock the channel that you locked.

✎ 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”.

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{

Yellow (Delete / Add for Ecuador, Others (ISDB-T, Analog only) )

− Delete: Deletes a channel from the channel list.

− Add: Adds a deleted channel. It only appears when you select the

deleted channel in All.

■ }

Blue (Select All / Deselect All): Selects or deselects all channels

at once.

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(Go To): Goes to channel directly by pressing numbers (0~9).

■ k

(Page): Moves to next or previous page.

■ T

(Tools): Displays the option menu. The option menu items that

appear may differ depending on the channel status and type.

− Sorting

for Panama, Others (DVB-T) : (digital channels only)

Change the list ordered by channel number or channel name.

− Antenna: Select the desired broadcasting signal.

− Category: Change the channel mode. The selected channel mode

is displayed.

− Edit Favorites: Go to Edit Favorites screen directly.

− Rename Channel: (analog channels only) Assign a name of up to

ﬁ ve characters to a channel.

− Channel Info

for Panama, Others (DVB-T) : (digital channels only)

Display details of the selected channel.

− Information: Display details of the selected program.

Edit Favorites

You can add, edit or delete favorite channels.

Adding a channel to the Favorites 1-5

1. Go to Edit Favorites screen.

2. Press the ▲/▼ buttons to select the desired channel, and then press

ENTER

button.

3. Choose a speciﬁ c favorite list among Favorites 1-5 using

(Change Fav.) button, and then press the

{

(Add) button. The

selected channel has been added in Favorites 1-5.

✎ One favorites channel can be added in several of favorites among

Favorites 1-5.

Deleting a channel from the Favorites 1-5

1. On the Edit Favorites screen, select the favorite list using

(Change Fav.) button.

2. Move to favorite list, and then select the desired channel you want to

delete.

3. Press the

{

(Delete) button. The selected channel has been deleted

from the Favorites 1-5.

✎ If you want to change the favorite channel order, press the

(Change order) button and change the order using ▲/▼ buttons.

Using the colored and function buttons with the Edit Favorites

■ a

Red (Category / Change order)

− Category: Change the channel mode. The selected channel mode

is displayed.

− Change order: Changes the favorite channel order.

−

(Done): Completes changing the channel order.

■ b

Green (Change Fav.): Changes favorite list among Favorites 1-5.

■ {

Yellow (Add / Delete)

− Add: Adds selected channels to Favorites 1-5.

− Delete: Deletes the favorite channel from Favorites 1-5.

■ }

Blue (Select All / Deselect All): Selects or deselects all channels

at once.

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(Go To): Goes to channel directly by pressing numbers (0~9).

■ k

(Page): Moves to next or previous page.

■ T

(Tools): Displays the option menu. The option menu items that

appear may differ depending on the channel status and type.

− Copy to Favorites: Edit the selected favorite channel in Favorites

1-5. You can add or delete from favorite list.

− Rename Favorites: Assign your own favorite channel name.

− Antenna: Select the desired broadcasting signal.

− Sorting

for Panama, Others (DVB-T) : (digital channels only)

Change the list ordered by channel number or channel name.

− Edit Channel: Go to Edit Channel screen directly.

− Information: Display details of the selected program.

❑ Locking Programs

Program Rating Lock for Ecuador, Others (ISDB-T)

(depending on country settings in setup menu)

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Program Rating Lock: Prevent unauthorized users, such as children,

from watching unsuitable program with a user deﬁ ned 4-digit PIN

code.

✎ It is only available in Brazil signal.

✎ 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

Lock channels to prevent unauthorized users, such as children, from

watching unsuitable program.

✎ The PIN input screen appears. Enter your 4-digit PIN, the default of

which is “0-0-0-0”.

❑ Other Features

Channel Settings

(depending on country settings in setup menu)

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Digital Manual Tuning for Panama, Others (DVB-T) : (digital

channels only) Scans for a digital channel manually and stores in the

TV. Press the New button to search the digital channels by adjusting

the Channel or Frequency.

✎ If a channel is locked, the PIN input window appears.

✎ Digital Manual Tuning is only available in digital TV mode.

 Channel: Set the channel number using the ▲/▼ or number

(0~9) buttons.

 Frequency: Set the frequency using the number buttons.

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Fine Tune : (analog channels only) If the reception is clear, you do not

have to ﬁ ne tune the channel, as this is done automatically during the

search and store operation. If the signal is weak or distorted, ﬁ ne tune

the channel manually.

✎ Fine tuned channels that have been saved are marked with an

asterisk “*” on the right-hand side of the channel number in the

channel banner.

✎ To reset the fine-tuning, select Reset.

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Color System for Ecuador, Panama, Others (ISDB-T, DVB-T) :

(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.

Subtitle

for Panama, Others (DVB-T)

(digital channels only) (depending on country settings in setup menu)

Use this menu to set the Subtitle mode.

✎ The subtitle feature does not work in Component or HDMI modes.

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Subtitle: Switches subtitles on or off.

Subtitle Mode: Sets the subtitle mode.

Subtitle Language: Sets the subtitle language.

✎ If the program you are watching does not support the Hearing

Impaired function, Normal automatically activates even if the

Hearing Impaired mode is selected.

✎ English is the default in cases where the selected language is

unavailable in the broadcast.

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Primary Subtitle: Sets the primary subtitle.

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Secondary Subtitle: Sets the secondary subtitle.

Caption

(On-Screen Text Messages)

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Caption: 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.

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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.)

Audio Options

(depending on country settings in setup menu)

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Multi-Track Sound

: (analog channels only)

Mono: Choose for channels that are broadcasting in mono or if you

are having difﬁ culty 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.

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Audio Language

: (digital channels only) Change the default

value for audio languages.

Primary Audio / Secondary Audio

for Panama, Others (DVB-T)

: You can set the primary or secondary audio.

✎ The available language may differ depending on the broadcast.

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Audio Format for Panama, Others (DVB-T) : (digital channels only)

Select the audio format of current broadcasting. The available items

may differ depending on the broadcasting status.

Picture Menu

❑ Changing the Preset Picture Mode

Picture Mode

Select your preferred picture type.

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Dynamic: Suitable for a bright room.

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Standard: Suitable for a normal environment.

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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.

✎ You can adjust and store settings for each external device

connected to the TV.

✎ Lowering picture brightness reduces power consumption.

Picture Size

(depending on country settings in setup menu)

Set the various picture options such as picture size and aspect ratio.

✎ The picture size can vary depending on the input resolution when you play

content using Videos in Media Play.

✎ HD (High Definition): 16:9 - 1080i/1080p (1920x1080), 720p (1280x720)

✎ You can adjust and store settings for each external device you have

connected to an input on the TV.

✎ Depending on the input source, the picture size options may vary.

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Picture Size: If you have a cable box or satellite receiver, it may have

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

you use your TV’s 16:9 mode most of the time.

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

− Zoom1

for Ecuador, Others (ISDB-T, Analog only) : Use for

moderate magniﬁ cation.

− Zoom2

for Ecuador, Others (ISDB-T, Analog only) : Use for a

stronger magniﬁ cation.

− Wide Fit

for Ecuador, Others (ISDB-T, Analog only) : Enlarges the

aspect ratio of the picture to ﬁ t the entire screen.

− Wide Zoom

for Panama, Others (DVB-T) : Magniﬁ es the picture

size more than 4:3.

− Zoom

for Panama, Others (DVB-T) : Magniﬁ es the 16:9 wide

pictures vertically to ﬁ t the screen size.

− 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.

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Position: Adjusts the picture position.

- Only available in Zoom1, Zoom2, Wide Fit or Screen Fit.

for Ecuador, Others (ISDB-T, Analog only)

- Only available in Screen Fit or Wide Zoom.

for Panama, Others (DVB-T)

✎ Adjust the Position by using ▲/▼ buttons in the Position

screen.

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Zoom/Position for Panama, Others (DVB-T) : Adjust the picture size

and position. It is only available in Zoom.

✎ Adjust the Zoom or Position by using ▲/▼ buttons in the

Zoom/Position screen.

PIP

You can watch the TV tuner and one external video source

simultaneously. PIP (Picture-in-Picture) does not function in the same

mode.

✎ For PIP sound, refer to the Sound Select instructions.

✎ If you turn the TV off while watching in PIP mode, the PIP window

will disappear.

✎ You may notice that the picture in the PIP window becomes slightly

unnatural when you use the main screen to view a game or karaoke.

PIP Settings

Main picture Sub picture

Component, HDMI TV

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PIP: Activate or deactivate the PIP function.

■

Antenna: Select either Air or Cable as the input source for the sub-

screen.

■

Channel: Select the channel for the sub-screen.

■

Size: Select a size for the sub-picture.

■

Position: Select a position for the sub-picture.

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Sound Select: You can choose the desired sound (Main or Sub) in

PIP mode.

Figures and illustrations in this User Manual are provided for reference only and

may differ from actual product appearance. Product design and speciﬁ cations

may be changed without notice.

Important User Information

 Screen Image retention

Do not display a still image (such as on a video game) including the some small

ﬁ xed logo 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,

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 the 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

Your plasma TV has a panel containing 2,360,000 (HD-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 and PC 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.

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 ﬁ re 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

Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE

If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact

the SAMSUNG customer care center.

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Plasma TV

User Manual

BN68-04836C

BN68-04836C-04

Getting Started

Accessories

 Remote Control & Batteries (AAA x 2)

 Warranty Card / Regulatory Guide (Not available in some locations)

 Power Cord

 Owner’s Instructions

Input Cables (Sold Separately)

 Composite (AV)

 Component

 Coaxial (RF)

 HDMI

TV Controller (Panel Key)

The TV’s Controller, a small joy stick like button on the rear left side of the TV, lets you control the TV without the remote control.

Remote control sensor

TV Controller

The image is drawn by

facing the front side of

the TV.

Function menu

Return

Selecting the Media Play

Selecting a Source

Selecting the Menu

Power Off

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

✎ 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.

Setup (Initial Setup)

When you turn the TV on for the ﬁ rst time, a sequence of screens and on-screen prompts will assist you in conﬁ guring the TV’s basic settings. Plug

the power cord into a wall outlet, and then press the POWER button to turn on the TV. Set the initial setup following instructions that the TV guides.

✎ 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.

✎ Select the proper county. The setup process and TV menu will differ depending on selecting country.

Connections

Connect your TV to an antenna or cable connection, and then connect your peripherals. When done, connect the power cord to the TV, and then connect the power cord to

an AC wall outlet. If you are connecting your TV to a cable or satellite box using HDMI, Component, or Composite connections, you do not need to connect the ANT IN jack to

an antenna or a cable connection.

 For the best picture and audio quality, connect digital devices using an HDMI cable.

 If you connect an external device to the TV that uses an older version of HDMI, the

video and audio may not work. If this occurs, ask the manufacturer of the device

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

 Be sure to purchase a certiﬁ ed HDMI cable. Otherwise, the picture may not display

or a connection error may occur.

 For set-top box connection using HDMI cable, we highly recommend you to

connect the HDMI IN 1(STB) port.

 The TV model is not allowed for PC connection (distortion or incorrect picture

displaying can appear).

Changing the Input Source

Source

When you are watching TV and you want to watch a movie on your

DVD player or Blu-ray player or switch to your cable box or STB satellite

receiver, you need to change the Source.

1. Press the SOURCE button on your remote.

2. Select a desired external input source.

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TV / HDMI1 / HDMI2 / AV / Component

✎ You can only choose external devices that are connected to the TV.

In the Source, connected inputs are highlighted.

How to Use Edit Name

Edit Name lets you associate a device name to an input source. To

access Edit Name, press the TOOLS button when the Source is

displayed. Select the name of the device connected to each input jack to

make your input source selection easier.

Information

You can see detailed information about the connected external device.

Remote Control

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

Press to select additional channels (digital) being

broadcasted by the same station. For example, to

select channel ‘54-3’, press ‘54’, then press ‘-’ and ‘3’.

(Not available in some countries.)

Returns to the previous channel.

Press to directly access to channels.

Turns the TV on and off.

Use these buttons in a speciﬁ c feature.

P.SIZE: Lets you choose the picture size.

CC: Controls the caption decoder.

: Turns the Sports Mode on or off.

Cuts off the sound temporarily.

Display the EPG (Electronic Program Guide).

(Not available in some countries.)

Displays the channel list on the screen.

Displays 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.

Returns to the previous menu.

Displays and selects the available video

sources.

Use these buttons according to the direction

on screen.

Changes channels.

Displays the main on-screen menu.

Views the Media Play.

Adjusts the volume.

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Installing batteries (Battery size: AAA)

✎ NOTE

• Use the remote control within 23 feet of the TV.

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

Avoid use when nearby ﬂ uorescent lights or neon signs.

• The Color and shape may vary depending on the model.

Broadcasting Menu

❑ Using the INFO button (Now & Next guide)

for Ecuador, Panama, Others (ISDB-T, DVB-T)

(depending on country settings in setup menu)

The display identiﬁ es 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.

✎ When you press the INFO button, a channel information banner will

appear on the top of the screen. And then press the ENTER

button, you can see the details of the program.

 Scroll ◄ ► to view information for a desired program while

watching the current channel.

 Scroll ▲ ▼ to view information for other channels.

for Panama, Others (DVB-T)

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AUDIO OUT

L-AUDIO-R

VIDEO OUT COMPONENT OUT

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AIR

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AUDIO OUT

AUDIO IN

L-AUDIO-R

HDMI OUT

Power Input

TV Rear Panel

TV Side Panel

VHF/UHF Antenna

Cable

USB

Component connection

Blu-ray player / DVD

AV connection

VCR

✎ The position of port may differ depending on the model.

✎ 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.

HDMI connection

Set-top Box / Blu-ray players

Audio connection

Ampliﬁ er / Home Theater

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❑ Changing the Picture Options

Advanced Settings

(available in Standard / Movie mode)

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Dynamic Contrast: Adjusts the screen contrast.

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Black Tone: Select the black level to adjust the screen depth.

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Flesh Tone: Emphasize pink “ﬂ esh tone”.

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RGB Only Mode: Displays the Red, Green and Blue color for making

ﬁ ne adjustments to hue and saturation.

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Color Space: Adjusts the range of colors available to create the

image.

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White Balance: Adjusts the color temperature for a more natural

picture.

R-Offset / G-Offset / B-Offset: Adjusts each color’s (red, green, blue)

darkness.

R-Gain / G-Gain / B-Gain: Adjusts each color’s (red, green, blue)

brightness.

Reset: Resets the White Balance to its default settings.

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Gamma: Adjusts the primary color intensity.

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Motion Lighting: Reduce power consumption by brightness control

adapted motion.

✎ Only available in Standard mode.

Picture Options

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Color Tone

✎ 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.

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Digital Clean View: If the broadcast signal received by your TV is

weak, you can activate the Digital Clean View 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 the bar is green, you are receiving the best possible signal.

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MPEG Noise Filter: Reduces MPEG noise to provide improved

picture quality.

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HDMI Black Level: Selects the black level on the screen to adjust the

screen depth.

✎ Available only in HDMI mode (RGB signals).

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Film Mode: Sets the TV to automatically sense and process ﬁ lm

signals from all sources and adjusts the picture for optimum quality.

✎ Available in TV mode and external input mode which supports SD

(480i / 576i) and HD (1080i) signals.

✎ If the screen does not seem natural, change its option to Off /

Auto1/ Auto2 in Film Mode.

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Analog Clean View: (analog channels only) Reduces diagonal noise

in picture caused by the crosstalk of signals.

Picture Off

The screen is turned off but the sound remains on. Press any button

except volume button to turn on the screen.

Reset Picture

Resets your current picture mode to its default settings.

Sound Menu

❑ Changing the Preset Sound Modes

Sound Mode

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Standard: Selects the normal sound mode.

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Music: Emphasizes music over voices.

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Movie: Provides the best sound for movies.

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Clear Voice: Emphasizes voices over other sounds.

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Amplify: Increase the intensity of high-frequency sounds to allow a

better listening experience for the hearing impaired.

❑ Adjusting Sound Settings

Sound Effect

(standard sound mode only)

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DTS TruSurround: This function provides a virtual 5.1 channel

surround sound experience through a pair of speakers or headphones

using HRTF (Head Related Transfer Function) technology.

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DTS TruDialog: 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.

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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 volume level of speciﬁ c bandwidth frequencies.

− Reset: Resets the equalizer to its default settings.

Speaker Settings

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Auto Volume: 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.

Additional Settings for Panama, Others (DVB-T)

(depending on country settings in setup menu)

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DTV Audio Level: (digital channels only) This function allows you

to reduce the disparity of a voice signal (which is one of the signals

received during a digital TV broadcast) to a desired level.

✎ According to the type of broadcast signal, MPEG/HE-AAC can be

adjusted between -10dB and 0dB.

✎ To increase or decrease the volume, adjust between the range 0 and

-10 respectively.

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Dolby Digital Comp: (digital channels only) This function minimizes

signal disparity between a dolby digital signal and a voice signal (i.e.

MPEG Audio, HE-AAC, ATV Sound).

✎ Select Line to obtain dynamic sound, and RF to reduce the

difference between loud and soft sounds at night time.

Line: Set the output level for signals greater or less than -31dB

(reference) to either -20dB or -31dB.

RF: Set the output level for signals greater or less than -20dB

(reference) to either -10dB or -20dB.

Reset Sound

Reset all sound settings to the factory defaults.

❑ Selecting the Sound Mode

for Panama, Others (DVB-T)

(depending on country settings in setup menu)

(digital channels only)

When you set to Dual I-II, the current sound mode is displayed on the

screen.

Audio Type

Dual I-II Mono / Stereo / Dolby Digital / Dolby Digital Plus / AAC / HE-AAC

✎ Only available when the Source is set to TV.

System Menu

❑ Executing initial setup

Setup

Conﬁ gure the channels and the time when setting up the TV for the ﬁ rst

time or when resetting the unit.

✎ Execute the initial setup following instructions that the TV guides.

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

❑ Setting the Time

Time

(depending on country settings in setup menu)

✎ The current time will appear every time you press the INFO button.

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Clock Set for Others (Analog only) : Set the Date and Time.

✎ You can set the Date and Time directly by pressing the number

buttons on the remote control.

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Clock for Ecuador, Panama, Others (ISDB-T, DVB-T) : 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 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 Ecuador, Others (DVB-T) : Select your time zone.

✎ This function is only available when the Clock Mode is set to

Auto.

Sleep Timer

Automatically shuts off the TV after a preset period of time. (30, 60, 90,

120, 150 and 180 minutes).

✎ To cancel the Sleep Timer, select Off.

On Timer / Off Timer

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On Timer: Three different on timer settings can be made. You must

set the clock ﬁ rst.

Setup: Select Off, Once, Everyday, Mon~Fri, Mon~Sat, Sat~Sun

or Manual. If you select Manual, you can set up the day you want to

activate the timer.

✎ The

mark indicates days you’ve selected.

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

Volume: Set the desired volume level.

Source: To select the source of the content that will play when the TV

turns on. You can:

 Select TV and have the TV display a specific air or cable channel.

 Select USB and have the TV play back photo or audio files from

a USB device.

 Select a source on your TV that you have connected a set-top box

to, and have the TV display a channel from the set-top box.

✎ The USB device must be connected to your TV before you can

select USB.

✎ If you select a source other than TV or USB, you must:

 Have a cable or satellite set-top box attached to that source

 Set the set-top box to the channel you want to watch when the

TV goes on

 Leave the set-top box turned on.

✎ When you select a source other than TV or USB, the Antenna

and Channel options will disappear.

Antenna: (when the Source is set to TV) Select the desired

broadcasting signal.

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 the music or photo ﬁ les you want to play

when the TV turns 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 a name that is too long cannot be selected.

✎ Each USB device you use is assigned its own folder. When using

more than one of the same type of USB device, make sure the

folders assigned to each USB device 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.

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Off Timer: Three different off timer settings can be made. You must

set the clock ﬁ rst.

Setup: Select Off, Once, Everyday, Mon~Fri, Mon~Sat, Sat~Sun

or Manual. If you select Manual, you can set up the day you want to

activate the timer.

✎ The

mark indicates days you’ve selected.

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

❑ Economical Solutions

Eco Solution

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Energy Saving: This adjust the brightness of the TV in order to

reduce power consumption.

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No Signal Power Off : Sets how quickly the TV switches to standby

mode, if no picture is being received.

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Auto Power Off: The TV will be automatically turned off when no user

operation is received for 4 hours.

✎ If the Auto Power Off option is set to Off, the TV will stay on even

if no operations are performed on the TV.

❑ Other Features

Menu Language

Set the menu language.

Screen Burn Protection

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.

✎ Only displays the files with supported music file extension. Other file

extensions are not displayed, even if they are saved on the same

USB device.

✎ If the sound is abnormal when playing music files, adjust the

Equalizer in the Sound menu. (An over-modulated music file may

cause a sound problem.)

 Supported Music Formats

File Extension Type Codec Remark

*.mp3 MPEG MPEG1 Audio Layer 3

*.m4a / *.mpa /

*.aac

MPEG4 AAC

*.ﬂ ac FLAC FLAC Supports up to 2ch.

*.ogg OGG Vorbis Supports up to 2ch.

*.wma WMA WMA

WMA 10 Pro supports up to 5.1

channel and M2 proﬁ le. (WMA lossless

audio is not supported.)

*.wav wav wav

*.mid / *.midi midi midi type 0 and type 1

Setting the Encoding language

Set the encoding language if the text is not supported.

1. Press the ▲ button to select Options at the top of music main

screen and select Encoding.

2. Select the desired encoding language.

❑ Using the Sports Mode

Sports Mode

This mode provides optimized condition for watching sports games.

✎ When the Sports Mode is On, the picture and sound modes are set

to Stadium automatically.

✎ If you turn the TV off while watching Sports Mode, the Sports

Mode will be disable.

Support Menu

Self Diagnosis

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Picture Test: Use to check for picture problems.

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Sound Test: Use the built-in melody sound to check for sound

problems.

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Signal Information for Ecuador, Panama, Others (ISDB-T, DVB-T) :

(digital channels only) An HD channel’s reception quality is either

perfect or the channels are unavailable. Adjust your antenna to

increase signal strength.

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Reset: Reset all settings to the factory defaults.

✎ The PIN input screen appears before the setup screen.

✎ Enter your 4-digit PIN. Change the PIN using the Change PIN

option.

Software Update

The Software Update menu lets you upgrade your TV’s software to the

latest version.

Current ver.-the software already installed in the TV.

✎ When software is upgraded, video and audio settings you have

made will return to their default settings. We advise you to write

down your settings so that you can easily reset them after the

upgrade.

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Update now: Insert a USB drive containing the ﬁ rmware upgrade ﬁ le,

downloaded from “www.samsung.com” into the TV.

✎ Please be careful not to disconnect the power or remove the USB

drive until upgrades are complete. The TV will be turned off and

on automatically after completing the firmware upgrade.

Use Mode

Select the Use Mode suitable for your place. We strongly recommend

you select Home Use.

✎ If your TV has been unintentionally set to Store Demo, you can

change the mode with this option.

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Home Use: Home Use is the default setting.

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Store Demo: Store Demo is for retail environments only. If you select

Store Demo, some functions will not work, and the picture settings

will be reset every 30 minutes.

Contact Samsung

View this information when your TV does not work properly or when you

want to upgrade the software. You can ﬁ nd information regarding our call

centers and how to download products and software.

Other Information

Installing the Wall Mount

Wall or Ceiling Mounting

If you mount this product on a wall, it should be mounted only as

recommended by the manufacturer. Unless it is correctly mounted,

the product may slide or fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult,

and serious damage to the product.

Installing the Wall Mount Kit

The wall mount kit (sold separately) lets you mount the TV on the

wall. For detailed information about installing the wall mount, see the

instructions provided with the wall mount. Contact a technician for

assistance when installing the wall mount bracket. Samsung Electronics

is not responsible for any damage to the product or injury to yourself or

others if you elect to install the wall mount on your own.

Wall Mount Kit Speciﬁ cations (VESA)

Install your wall mount on a solid wall perpendicular to the ﬂ oor. Before

attaching the wall mount to surfaces other than plaster board, please

contact your nearest dealer for additional information. If you install the TV

on a ceiling or slanted wall, it may fall and result in severe personal injury.

✎ NOTE

 Standard dimensions for wall mount kits are shown in the table below.

 Samsung wall mount kits contain a detailed installation manual and all parts

necessary for assembly are provided.

 Do not use screws that do not comply with the VESA standard screw

specifications.

 Do not use screws that are longer than the standard length or do not comply

with the VESA standard screw specifications. Screws that are too long may

cause damage to the inside of the TV set.

 For wall mounts that do not comply with the VESA standard screw

specifications, the length of the screws may differ depending on the wall

mount specifications.

 Do not fasten the screws too firmly. This may damage the product or cause

the product to fall, leading to personal injury. Samsung is not liable for these

kinds of accidents.

 Samsung is not liable for product damage or personal injury when a non-VESA

or non-specified wall mount is used or the consumer fails to follow the product

installation instructions.

 Do not mount the TV at more than a 15 degree tilt.

 Always have two people mount the TV on a wall.

Product Family Inches VESA Spec. (A * B) Standard Screw Quantity

PDP-TV

43~51 400 X 400

M8 4

60~64 600 X 400

Do not install your Wall Mount Kit while

your TV is turned on. It may result in

personal injury due to electric shock.

✎ Remove the screws in the mounting holes before you install the wall

mount.

Securing the TV to the Wall

Caution: Pulling, pushing, or climbing onto the TV may cause the

TV to fall. In particular, ensure that your children do not hang over or

destabilize the TV; doing so may cause the TV to tip over, resulting in

serious injuries or death. Follow all safety precautions provided on the

included Safety Flyer. For added stability, install the anti-fall device for

safety purposes, as follows.

To avoid the TV from falling

✎ Since the necessary clamps, screws, and string are not supplied,

please purchase these additionally.

1. Drive the screws into the clamps and ﬁ rmly fasten them onto the wall.

Make sure the screws are ﬁ rmly ﬁ xed into the wall.

2. Remove the screws from the center back of the TV, put the screws into

the clamps, and then fasten the screws onto the TV again.

3. Connect the clamps ﬁ xed onto the TV and the clamps ﬁ xed onto the

wall with a strong string and then tie the string tightly.

✎ Verify all connections are properly secured. Periodically check

connections for any sign of fatigue for failure. If you have any doubt

about the security of your connections, contact a professional

installer.

✎ Install the TV near to the wall so that it does not fall backwards.

✎ It is safe to connect the string so that the clamps fixed on the wall

are equal to or lower than the clamps fixed on the TV. Untie the

string before moving the TV.

Kensington Lock

The Kensington Lock is not supplied by Samsung. It is a device used

to physically ﬁ x the system when using it in a public place. Refer to the

manual provided with the Kensington Lock for additional information on

proper use.

✎ Please find a “

” icon on the rear of the TV. The Kensington slot is

beside the “

” icon.

✎ The position and color may differ depending on the model.

Troubleshooting

If the TV seems to have a problem, ﬁ rst review this list of possible problems and solution. If none of these troubleshooting tips apply, visit samsung.com,

then click on Support, or call Samsung customer service.

Issues Solutions and Explanations

Poor picture

First of all, please perform the Picture Test and conﬁ rm that your TV is properly displaying the test image.

 go to MENU - Support - Self Diagnosis - Picture Test

If the test image is properly displayed, the poor picture may be caused by the source or signal.

The TV image does not look as good as it did in

the store.

 If you have an analog Cable/Set top box, upgrade to a digital set top box. Use HDMI or Component cables to deliver SD

(Standard deﬁ nition) picture quality.

 Cable/Satellite subscribers: Try digital stations from the channel line up.

 Air/Cable Antenna connection: Try digital stations after performing Auto program.

 Adjust the Cable/Set top box video output resolution to 480p.

The picture is distorted: macroblock error, small

block, dots, pixelization.

 Compression of video contents may cause picture distortion, especially in fast moving pictures such as sports and

action movies.

 Low signal level can cause picture distortion. This is not a TV problem.

 Mobile phones used close to the TV (up to 3.3 ft) may cause noise in picture on analog and digital TV.

Color is wrong or missing.  If you’re using component connection, make sure the component cables are connected to the correct jacks. Incorrect or

loose connections may cause color problems or a blank screen.

There is poor color or brightness.  Adjust the Picture options in the TV menu. (go to Picture Mode / Color / Brightness / Sharpness)

 Adjust Energy Saving option in the TV menu (go to MENU - System - Eco Solution - Energy Saving)

 Try resetting the picture to view the default picture setting. (go to MENU - Picture - Reset Picture)

There is a dotted line on the edge of the screen.  If the picture size is set to Screen Fit, change it to 16:9.

 Change cable/Set top box resolution.

The picture is black and white.  If you are using an AV composite input, connect the video cable (yellow) to the Green jack of component input 1 on the

T V.

When changing channels, the picture freezes or is

distorted or delayed.

 If connected to a cable box, please try to reset it. (reconnect the AC cord and wait until the cable box reboots. It may

take up to 20 minutes)

 Set output resolution of the cable box to 480p.

Sound Problem  First of all, please perform the Sound Test to conﬁ rm that your TV audio is properly operating.

 go to MENU - Support - Self Diagnosis - Sound Test

 If the audio is OK, the sound problem may be caused by the source or signal.

There is no sound or the sound is too low at

maximum volume.

 Please check the volume of the device (Cable/Sat Box, DVD, Blu-ray etc) connected to your TV.

The picture is good but there is no sound.  If you are using an external device, check the device’s audio output option (ex. you may need to change your cable box’s

audio option to HDMI when you have a HDMI connected to your TV).

 Reboot the connected device by reconnecting the device’s power cable.

The speakers are making an inappropriate noise.  Check the cable connections. Make sure a video cable is not connected to an audio input.

 For Antenna or Cable connections, check the signal information. Low signal level may cause sound distortion.

 Perform the Sound Test as explained above.

No Picture, No Video

The TV will not turn on.  Make sure the AC power cord is securely plugged into the wall outlet and the TV.

 Make sure the wall outlet is working.

 Try pressing the POWER button on the TV to make sure the problem is not the remote control. If the TV turns on, refer

to ‘Remote control does not work’ below.

The TV turns off automatically.  Ensure the Sleep Timer is set to Off in the System menu.

 Make sure the AC power cord is plugged in securely to the wall outlet and the TV.

 When watching TV from an antenna or cable connection, the TV will turn off after 10 - 15 minutes if there is no signal.

Issues Solutions and Explanations

There is no picture/video.  Check cable connections. (remove and reconnect all cables connected to the TV and external devices).

 Set your external device’s (Cable/Set top box, DVD, Blu-ray etc) video outputs to match the connections to the TV input.

For example, if an external device’s output is HDMI, it should be connected to an HDMI input on the TV.

 Make sure your connected devices are powered on.

 Be sure to select the TV’s correct source by pressing the SOURCE button on the remote control.

 Reboot the connected device by reconnecting the device’s power cable.

Antenna(Air / Cable) Connection

The TV is not receiving all channels.  Make sure the coaxial cable is connected securely.

 Please try Auto Program or Auto Tuning to add available channels to the channel list.

 Verify the Antenna is positioned correctly.

No Caption on digital channels.  Check Caption setup menu.

 Some channels may not have caption data.

The picture is distorted: macroblock, error, small

block, dots, pixelization.

 Compression of video contents may cause picture distortion, especially on fast moving pictures such as sports and

action movies.

 A low signal can cause picture distortion. This is not a TV problem.

Others

Purple/green rolling horizontal bars and buzzing

noise from the TV speakers with Component cable

connection.

 Remove the left and right audio connections from the set-top-box. If the buzzing stops, this indicates that the set-top-

box has a grounding issue. Replace the Component video cables with an HDMI connection.

The picture will not display in full screen.  HD channels will have black bars on either side of the screen when displaying up scaled SD (4:3) contents.

 Black bars on Top & Bottom will be shown on movies that have aspect ratios different from your TV.

 Adjust picture size option on your external device or TV to full screen.

Plasma TV is making humming noise.  Plasma TVs typically make a soft humming sound. This is normal. It’s caused by the electrical charges that are used to

create the images on the screen.

 If the humming sound is loud, you may have set the brightness on the TV too high. Try setting the brightness lower.

 You can also have loud humming if the back of your Plasma TV is too close to a wall or other hard surface. Also try

rerouting your connection cables.

 Improper installation of wall mount can create excessive noise.

Image Retention (Burn In) Issue.  To minimize the possibility of screen burn, this unit is equipped with Pixel Shift screen burn reduction technology. Pixel

Shift lets you set the picture so it moves slightly up and down (Vertical Line) and side to side (Horizontal Dot). The

regular, slight movement of the picture reduces screen burn in.

The remote control does not work.  Replace the remote control batteries with correct polarity (+/–).

 Clean the transmission window located on the top of the remote control.

 Try pointing the remote control directly at the TV from 5~6 feet away.

The cable/set top box remote control does not

turn the TV on or off, or adjust the volume.

 Program the Cable/Set top box remote control to the operate the TV. Refer to the Cable/Set top box user manual for

SAMSUNG TV code.

A “Mode Not Supported” message appears.  Check the supported resolution of the TV and adjust the external device’s output resolution accordingly. Refer to

resolution settings in this manual.

Caption on the TV menu is greyed out.  Caption can not be selected in the TV menu when connected via HDMI or Component.

 Caption must be activated on the external device.

There is a plastic smell from the TV.  This smell is normal and will dissipate over time.

TV Signal Information is unavailable in the Self

Diagnosis Test menu.

 This function is only available with digital channels from an Antenna / RF / Coax connection.

TV is tilted to the right or left side.  Remove the stand base from the TV and reassemble it.

The Broadcasting menu is grey out (unavailable).  The Broadcasting menu is only available when you select the TV source.

Your settings are lost after 30 minutes or every

time the TV is turned off.

 If TV is in the Store Demo mode, it will reset audio and picture settings every 30 minutes. If you want to change the

settings from Store Demo mode to Home Use, press the SOURCE button to select TV mode, and go to MENU →

Support → Use Mode.

You have intermittent loss of audio or video.  Check the cable connections and reconnect them.

 Loss of audio or video can be caused by using overly rigid or thick cables. Make sure the cables are ﬂ exible enough for

long term use. If mounting the TV to the wall, we recommend using cables with 90 degree connectors.

The PIP menu is not available.  PIP functionality is only available when you are using a HDMI or components source.

You see small particles when you look closely at

the edge of the frame of the TV.

 This is part of the product’s design and is not a defect.

POP (TV’s internal banner ad) appears on the

screen.

 Go to MENU → Support → Use Mode, and then select Home Use.

The message “This ﬁ le may not be played

properly.” appears.

 This may appear because of high bit rate of content. Content generally will play but could experience some playability

issue.

✎ Some functions and pictures shown in this manual are available on specific models only.

✎ You can keep your TV as optimum condition to upgrade the latest firmware on web site (samsung.com → Support) by USB.

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Pixel Shift: 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

Available Settings TV / HDMI

Horizontal 0~4(pixels) 4

Vertical 0~4(pixels) 4

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.

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Auto Protection Time: If the screen remains idle with a still image

for a certain period of time deﬁ ned by the user, the screen saver is

activated to prevent the formation of ghost images on the screen.

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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.

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Side Gray: 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.

General

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Game Mode: When connecting to a game console such as

PlayStation™ or Xbox™, you can enjoy a more realistic gaming

experience selecting the game menu.

✎ Precautions and limitations for game mode

 To disconnect the game console and connect another external

device, set Game Mode to Off in the setup menu.

 If you display the TV menu in Game Mode, the screen shakes

slightly.

 Game Mode is not available when you’ve set the input source

to TV.

 After connecting the game console, set Game Mode to On.

Unfortunately, you may notice reduced picture quality.

 If Game Mode is On:

− Picture Mode is set to Standard and Sound Mode is set to

Movie.

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Panel Lock: Lock or unlock all the keys on the panel.

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Boot Logo: Enable/disable displaying the logo while the TV starts up.

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AV Color System for Ecuador, Panama, Others (ISDB-T, DVB-T) :

Normally the TV can receive image and sound with good quality

when in the mode Auto. This mode detects the signal color

system automatically. In case of some signal reception with color

unsatisfactory, select the AV Color System Mode to PAL-M, PAL-N

or NTSC.

✎ Available only in AV mode.

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 Conﬁ rm New PIN. When the Conﬁ rm screen appears, press the

ENTER

button. Your PIN has been memorized.

✎ The PIN input screen appears before the setup screen. Enter your

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

✎ 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)

DivX® Video On Demand

Shows the registration code authorized for the TV. If you connect to

the DivX web site and register with 10-digit registration code, you can

download the VOD activation ﬁ le. Once you play it using Media Play, the

registration is completed.

✎ For more information on DivX® VOD, visit “http://vod.divx.com”.

Applications Menu

❑ Using the Source List

Source List

When you press the SOURCE button, Source screen will be displayed

at once.

✎ You can only choose external devices that are connected to the TV.

In Source, connected inputs are highlighted.

✎ For the detailed information, refer to “Changing the Input Source”.

❑ Using the Media Play

Connecting a USB Device

1. Turn on your TV.

2. Connect a USB device containing photo, music and movie ﬁ les to the

USB port on the side of the TV.

3. When USB is connected to the TV, popup window appears. You can

select the Photos, Videos or Music directly.

✎ It might not work properly with unlicensed multimedia files.

✎ Need-to-Know List before using Media Contents

 MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) is not supported.

 Supported file systems are FAT and exFAT.

 Certain types of USB Digital camera and audio devices may not be compatible

with this TV.

 Media Contents only supports sequential jpeg format.

 Media Contents only supports USB Mass Storage Class (MSC) devices.

 MSC is a Mass Storage Class Bulk-Only Transport device. Examples of MSC

are Thumb drives, Flash Card Readers (USB HUB are not supported). Devices

should be connected directly to the TV’s USB port.

 Before connecting your device to the TV, please back up your files to prevent

them from damage or loss of data. SAMSUNG is not responsible for any data

file damage or data loss.

 The HDD (Hard Disk Drive) connected to USB is not supported.

 Do not disconnect the USB device while it is loading.

 The higher the resolution of the image, the longer it takes to display on the

screen.

 The maximum supported JPEG resolution is 15360 x 8640 pixels.

 For unsupported or corrupted files, the “Not Supported File Format” message

is displayed.

 The scene search and thumbnail functions are not supported in the Videos.

 MP3 files with DRM that have been downloaded from a non-free site cannot

be played. Digital Rights Management (DRM) is a technology that supports

the creation, distribution and management of the content in an integrated and

comprehensive way, including the protection of the rights and interests of the

content providers, the prevention of the illegal copying of contents, as well as

managing billings and settlements.

 PTP connection mode is fully available only with digital cameras. When

connecting a smartphone or tablet to the TV using PTP mode, it may not be

recognized.

 A USB device that requires high power (more than 500mA or 5V) may not be

supported.

 If the TV has been no input during time set in Auto Protection Time, the

screen saver will run.

 The power-saving mode of some external hard disk drives may be released

automatically when connected to the TV.

 If a USB extension cable is used, the USB device may not be recognized or

the files on the device may not be read.

 If a USB device connected to the TV is not recognized, the list of files on the

device is corrupted or a file in the list is not played, connect the USB device to

the PC, format the device and check the connection.

 If a file deleted from the PC is still found when Media Contents is run, use the

“Empty the Recycle Bin” function on the PC to permanently delete the file.

 If the number of files and folders saved on a USB storage device is

approximately over 4000, the files and folders may not appear and some

folders may not be opened.

Disconnecting a USB Device

1. Press the SOURCE button.

2. Select a desired USB device, and then press the TOOLS button. The

Tools menu appears.

3. Select Remove USB, and then wait until the selected USB device is

disconnected. You can remove a USB device from the TV.

✎ To remove a USB device from the TV, we recommend use Remove

USB function.

Using the Media Contents

Enjoy photos, music and movie ﬁ les saved on a USB Mass Storage Class

(MSC) device.

1. Press the MEDIA.P button.

2. Press ◄/► button to select desired menu (Photos, Videos, Music),

then press the ENTER

button.

3. Press ◄/► button to select desired device, then press the ENTER

button again.

4. Press the ▲/▼/◄/► button to select the desired ﬁ le in the list, then

press the ENTER

button or (Play) button.

Playing the selected ﬁ les

1. Press the ▲ button to select Options at the top of each main screen

and select Play Selected.

2. Select the desired ﬁ les.

✎ The check box appears to the left of the selected files.

✎ Press ENTER

button again to deselect the file.

3. Press the ▲ button to select Play.

✎ You can select or deselect all files pressing the Select All / Deselect

All.

Playing the Photos / Videos / Music

During playing a ﬁ le, press the ▲/▼/◄/► button to select the desired

menu.

✎ When the option menu is not displayed, press the TOOLS button or

ENTER

button.

✎ You can also use

buttons on the remote control

during playback.

✎ If you press the INFO button during playback, you can view the

playback information.

Playback menu

Button Operation Photos Videos Music

Previous / Next

●

Start Slide Show / Stop

Slide Show

●

Play / Pause

Mini

Player*

● ●

Previous / Next

Mini

Player*

● ●

Rewind / Fast forward

● ●

* When setting the Background Music to Mini Player in Photos, these buttons

appear.

Setting menu

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Photos

Button Operation

Slideshow

Settings

You can set the Speed and Effects during the

slide show.

Zoom

You can zoom into images in full screen mode.

Rotate

You can rotate images in full screen mode.

Background Music

/ Mini Player

You can set background music when watching

a slide show. / You can control simple playback

menus.

Settings

Picture Mode / Sound Mode: You can adjust the

picture or sound setting.

Information: You can see detailed information

about the played ﬁ le.

✎ During the slide show, all files in the file list will be displayed in order.

✎ When you press the (Play) button (or ▲ button → Options →

Slide Show) in the file list, slide show will be started immediately.

✎ During the slide show, you can adjust the slide show speed using

(REW) or

(FF) button.

 Supported Photo Formats

File Extension Type Resolution

*.jpg / *.jpeg JPEG 15360 X 8640

*.bmp BMP 4096 X 4096

*.mpo MPO 15360 X 8640

✎ The MPO type file does not support Zoom, Rotate and Effects

functions.

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Videos

Button Operation

Search Titles: You can move the other ﬁ le directly.

Search Time bar: You can search the video using ◄

and ► button at one minute interval or entering the

number directly.

✎ It may not be supported depending on the

input source.

Repeat Mode

You can play movie ﬁ les repeatedly.

Picture Size

You can adjust the picture size to your preference.

Settings

Subtitle Settings: You can play the video with

subtitles. This function only works if the subtitles are

the same ﬁ le name as the video.

Picture Mode / Sound Mode: You can adjust the

picture or sound setting.

Audio Language: You can change the audio language

if the video has more than one language.

Information: You can see detailed information about

the played ﬁ le.

✎ If video time information is unknown, play time and progress bar are

not displayed.

✎ In this mode, you can enjoy movie clips contained on a Game, but

you cannot play the Game itself.

 Supported Video Formats

File

Extention

Container Video Codec Resolution

Frame rate

(fps)

Bit rate

(Mbps)

Audio

Codec

*.avi / *.mkv

*.asf /

*.wmv

*.mp4 /

*.3gp

*.vro /

*.mpg

*.mpeg

/ *.ts

*.tp / *.trp

*.mov / *.ﬂ v

*.vob / *.svi

*.divx

AVI

MKV

ASF

MP4

3GP

MOV

FLV

VRO

VOB

DivX

3.11/4.x/5.x/6.x

1920 x 1080

6~30

AC3

LPCM

ADPCM

(IMA, MS)

AAC

HE-AAC

WMA

DD+

MPEG

(MP3)

DTS (Core)

G.711(A-

Law,

μ-Law)

MPEG4 SP/

ASP

H.264 BP/

MP/HP

Motion JPEG 640 x 480 8

Window Media

Video v9

1920 x 1080

MPEG2

MPEG1

*.webm WebM VP8 20 Vorbis

✎ Other Restrictions

 Video content will not play, or not play correctly, if there is an error in the content

or the container.

 Sound or video may not work if the contents have a standard bit rate/frame rate

above the compatible Frame/sec listed in the table.

 If the Index Table is in error, the Seek (Jump) function is not supported.

 Some USB/digital camera devices may not be compatible with the player.

 The menu can be displayed late if the video is over 10Mbps(bit rate).

Video decoder Audio decoder

 Supports up to H.264, Level 4.1 (FMO/

ASO/RS are not supported.)

 frame rate :

- Below 1280 x 720: 60 frame max

- Above 1280 x 720: 30 frame max

 VC1 AP L4 is not supported.

 GMC 2 or higher is not supported.

 WMA 10 Pro supports up to 5.1

channel and M2 proﬁ le.

 WMA lossless audio is not supported.

 Vorbis supports up to 2ch.

 DD+ supports up to 5.1 channel.

 Supported Subtitle Formats

External

Name File extension

MPEG-4 timed text .ttxt

SAMI .smi

SubRip .srt

SubViewer .sub

Micro DVD .sub or .txt

SubStation Alpha .ssa

Advanced

SubStation Alpha

.ass

Powerdivx .psb

Internal

Name Container Format

Xsub AVI Picture Format

SubStation Alpha MKV Text Format

Advanced

SubStation Alpha

MKV Text Format

SubRip MKV Text Format

MPEG-4 Timed

text

MP4 Text Format

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Music

Button Operation

Repeat

You can play music ﬁ les repeatedly.

Shufﬂ e

You can play the music randomly.

Sound Mode

You can adjust the sound setting.

Storage and Maintenance

✎

If you attached some stickers on the TV screen, it remains some debris after removing the sticker. Please clean it to watch TV.

✎ The exterior and screen of the product can get scratched during cleaning. Be sure to wipe the exterior and screen carefully using a soft cloth to

prevent scratches.

Do not spray water directly onto the

product. Any liquid that goes into the

product may cause a failure, ﬁ re, or electric

shock.

Clean the product with a soft cloth

dampened with in a small amount of

water. Do not use a ﬂ ammable liquid

(e.g. benzene, thinners) or a cleaning

agent.

License

DivX Certiﬁ ed® to play DivX® video up to HD 1080p, including premium content.

ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX® is a digital video format created by DivX, LLC, a subsidiary of Rovi Corporation. This is an ofﬁ cial DivX Certiﬁ ed® device that plays DivX video.

Visit divx. com for more information and software tools to convert your ﬁ les into DivX videos. ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND: This DivX Certiﬁ ed® device must be

registered in order to play purchased DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) movies. To obtain your registration code, locate the DivX VOD section in your device setup menu. Go

to vod. divx.com for more information on how to complete your registration. Covered by one or more of the following U.S. patents : 7,295,673; 7,460,668; 7,515,710;

7,519,274 DivX®, DivX Certiﬁ ed® and associated logos are trademarks of Rovi Corporation or its subsidiaries and are used under license.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

Manufactured under a license from U.S. Patent No’s: 5,956,674, 5,974,380, 5,978,762, 6,487,535, 6,226,616, 7,212,872, 7,003,467, 7,272,567,

7,668,723, 7,392,195, 7,930,184, 7,333,929 and 7,548,853. DTS, the Symbol, and DTS and the Symbol together are registered trademarks &

Manufactured under a license from U.S. Patent No’s: 6,285,767, 8,027,477, 5,319,713, 5,333,201, 5,638,452, 5,771,295, 5,970,152, 5,912,976,

7,200,236, 7,492,907, 8,050,434, 7,720,240, 7,031,474, 7,907,736 and 7,764,802. DTS, the Symbol, and DTS and the Symbol together are

The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Deﬁ nition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing

LLC in the United States and other countries.

Open Source License Notice

In the case of using open source software, Open Source Licenses are available on the product menu. Open Source License Notice is written only English.

Speciﬁ cations

Environmental Considerations

Operating Temperature

Operating Humidity

Storage Temperature

Storage Humidity

10°C to 40°C (50°F to 104°F)

10% to 80%, non-condensing

-20°C to 45°C (-4°F to 113°F)

5% to 95%, non-condensing

Model Name PL43F4000

Display Resolution 852 x 480