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- Page 1 Owner’s Instructions SPN4235 SERVICE DIVISION 400 Valley Road, Suite 201 Mount Arlington, NJ 07856 TEL : 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864) www.samsungusa.com BN68-00384A-00(ENG)
- Page 2 Warning! Important Safety Instructions Thank You for Choosing Samsung Thank you for choosing Samsung! Your new Samsung product represents the latest in television technology. We designed it with easy-to-use on-screen menus and closed captioning capabilities, making it one of the best products in its class. We are proud to offer you a product that will provide convenient, dependable service and enjoyment for years to come.
- Page 3 The party responsible for product compliance: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD • The PDP can properly operate in a temperature range of 32~104°F(0~40°C) and 80% humidity. America QA Lab of Samsung Do not use in a hot and humid place. 3351 Michelson Drive, Suite #290, Irvine, CA92612 USA •...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Be careful in the selection and duration of television formats used for viewing. Uneven PDP aging as a Connecting a DVD Player ......26 result of format selection and use,as well as burned-in images, are not covered by your Samsung limited warranty. -
Page 5: General Information
General Information Your New Plasma Display Panel ............10 Remote Control Buttons ..............12 Wall Installation Instructions ............14... -
Page 6: Your New Plasma Display Panel
Your New Plasma Display Panel Front Panel Rear Panel Speakers (optional) Remote Control Signal Receiver Aim the remote control towards this spot on the PDP. SOURCE button Press to display all of the available video sources (ie., Video, S-Video, Component1, Component2, PC ). Power Indicator MENU button Power Off : LED Red... -
Page 7: Remote Control Buttons
(or select your personal, customized sound settings.) Play/Pause, Fast Forward. Ô Mode button Selects a target device to be controlled by the Samsung remote control (ie., VCR, Cable, or DVD players). Pre-CH button Installing the Batteries in Your Remote Control Tunes to the previous channel. -
Page 8: Wall Installation Instructions
Wall Installation Instructions Installation Notes Installing the Display on the Wall Attachment Panel See the drawing of the wall attachment panel shown in page 14 to check for Do not install the PDP in any location other than a vertical wall. the stability of the wall where the PDP is to be installed. - Page 9 Remove four small screws from the rear side of the display, than separate the Hang the protruding plastic part on the rear of the PDP in the groove on the stand from the PDP. top of the wall attachment panel. Then, slide down the PDP. (Do not slide down the PDP with too much force.
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Page 10: Connections
Connections Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas ..........20 Connecting Cable TV..............21 Connecting Speakers..............23 Connecting a VCR................24 Connecting a Camcorder ..............25 Connecting a DVD Player..............26 Connecting a DTV Receiver ............27... -
Page 11: Connecting Vhf And Uhf Antennas
Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas Connecting Cable TV You can connect different cable systems to your PDP, including cable without a cable box, and cable with a cable box that descrambles some or all channels. Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads Cable without a Cable Box If your antenna looks like this: it has 75-ohm round leads. -
Page 12: Connecting Speakers
Cable with a Cable Box that Descrambles Some (But Not All) Channels To complete this connection you will need a two-way splitter, a RF (A/B) switch, and four coaxial cables (which you can buy from your Samsung dealer or any electronics store). Find and disconnect the cable that is con-... -
Page 13: Connecting A Vcr
Connecting a VCR Connecting a Camcorder Connecting a VCR to the Video or S-Video/Audio jack Viewing camcorder tapes Camcorder Power Plug Audio Cable Ferrite Cores Power Plug (3301-001110) S-Video Cable Video Cable Video Cable Audio Cable Ferrite Cores (3301-001110) How to Connect Connect the Video/Audio cables between the AUDIO(L/R)/VIDEO jacks on the PDP and AUDIO/VIDEO OUT jacks on the VCR. -
Page 14: Connecting A Dvd Player
Connecting a DVD Player Connecting a DTV Receiver (480i, 480p) (480p, 720p, 1080i) Playing DVD Watching DTV DVD Player DTV Receiver Power Plug Power Plug Video Cable Video Cable Audio Cable Audio Cable Ferrite Cores DVI Cable (3301-001110) Use the DVI-D connection cable. (sold separately) How to Connect How to Connect Connect a Video Cable between the Y, Pb, Pr (COMPONENT1, 2) input jacks on the PDP... -
Page 15: Operation
Operation Turning the PDP On and Off ............30 Memorizing the Channels..............32 Setting Up Your Remote Control ............36... -
Page 16: Turning The Pdp On And Off
Turning the PDP On and Off Turning the PDP On and Off Displaying Status Information Press the Display button on the remote control. The PDP will Ant 6 Press the Power button on the remote control. display the Picture mode, Sound mode, MTS, Signal and The PDP will be turned on and you will be ready to use it’s Caption. -
Page 17: Memorizing The Channels
Memorizing the Channels Your PDP can memorize and store all of the available channels for both “off-air” (antenna) and cable channels. After the available channels are memorized, use the CH and CH buttons to scan through the channels. This eliminates the need to change channels by entering the channel digits. - Page 18 Adding and Erasing Channels (Manual Method) Changing Channels Using the Channel Buttons Use the number buttons to directly select the channel that Press the CH or CH buttons to change channels. Ant 4 will be added or erased. When you press the CH or CH buttons, the PDP changes channels in sequence.
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Page 19: Setting Up Your Remote Control
Setting Up Your Remote Control This PDP's remote control can operate almost any VCR, cable box, or DVD. After it has been set up Remote Control Codes properly, your remote control can operate in four different modes :TV, VCR, Cable, or DVD. VCR Codes Pressing the corresponding button on the remote control allows you to switch between these modes, and control whichever piece of equipment you choose. -
Page 20: Picture Control
Picture Control Customizing the Picture ..............40 Using Automatic Picture Settings ............41 Selecting the Color Tone..............42 Viewing the Picture-in-Picture............43 Changing the Screen Size ............49 Freezing the Picture ..............50... -
Page 21: Customizing The Picture
Customizing the Picture Using Automatic Picture Settings You can use the on-screen menus to change the Contrast, Brightness, Sharpness, Color, Your PDP has automatic picture settings that allow you to adjust the video display easily. and Tint settings of your PDP. Press the Menu button, then press the joystick to Press the Menu button, then press the joystick to Picture... -
Page 22: Selecting The Color Tone
Selecting the Color Tone Viewing the Picture-in-Picture Selecting the PIP Screen Press the Menu button, then press the joystick to Picture enter. Mode Custom Adjust Color Tone Custom Press the Menu button. Move the joystick up or down to select “PIP”, then press the joystick to Select enter. - Page 23 Selecting an External Signal Swapping the Contents of the PIP Image and Main Image You can use PIP to view a signal from an external source, such as a VCR. Press the Menu button. Move the joystick up or down to select “PIP”, then press the joystick to Press the Menu button.
- Page 24 Changing the Size of the PIP Window Changing the Location of the PIP Image Press the Menu button. Move the joystick up or Press the Menu button. Move the joystick up or down to select “PIP”, then press the joystick to down to select “PIP”, then press the joystick to Select Select...
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Page 25: Changing The Screen Size
Changing the Screen Size Changing the PIP Channel When you press the Aspect button on the remote control, the PDP’s screen mode should appear in sequence. The screen displays in this order: Wide, Panorama, Zoom1, Zoom2, Normal. Note • If you watch a still image or the Normal (4:3) mode for a long time (over 2 hours) on image may be Press the Menu button. -
Page 26: Freezing The Picture
Freezing the Picture Still Press the Still button on the remote control to freeze a moving picture. Press again to cancel. Sound Control Customizing the Sound ..............52 Using Automatic Sound Settings ............53 Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS)Soundtrack ......54 Using the Auto Volume ..............55 Using Dolby Virtual ..............56 Using a Subwoofer ..............57... -
Page 27: Customizing The Sound
Customizing the Sound Using Automatic Sound Settings Press the Menu button. Move the joystick up or Press the Menu button. Move the joystick up or Sound Sound down to select “Sound”, then press the joystick down to select “Sound”, then press the joystick Mode Custom Mode... -
Page 28: Choosing A Multi-Channel Sound (Mts)Soundtrack
Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS) Using the Auto Volume Soundtrack Each broadcasting station has its own signal conditions, which can make it necessary to adjust the volume every time the channel is changed. “Auto volume” lets you automatically adjust the volume of the desired channel by lowering the sound output when the modula- Depending on the particular program being broadcast, you can listen to stereo, mono, tion signal is high or by raising the sound output when the modulation signal is low. -
Page 29: Using Dolby Virtual
Using Dolby Virtual Using a Subwoofer This feature allows the PDP’s optional L/R speakers to provide a Home Theater-like Dolby effect. The center and surround sounds are mixed into the L/R speakers. Press the Menu button. Move the joystick up or Sound down to select “Sound”, then press the joystick Mode... -
Page 30: Channel Control
Channel Control Fine Tuning Channels..............60 LNA (Low Noise Amplifier) ............61... -
Page 31: Fine Tuning Channels
Fine Tuning Channels LNA (Low Noise Amplifier) Use fine tuning to manually adjust a particular channel for optimal reception. If the TV is operating in a weak-signal area, sometimes the LNA function can improve the reception (a low-noise preamplifier boosts the incoming signal). Press the Menu button. -
Page 32: Connecting A Pc And Operation
Connecting a PC and Operation Connecting to a PC ..............64 Adjusting the PC Screen..............68 Changing the Position of the Image..........69 Changing the Size of the Image ............70 Information ..................71 Picture Quality Adjustment ............72... -
Page 33: Connecting To A Pc
Connecting to a PC Connection to a Macintosh PC may require an adaptor that fits the PC terminal. Pin Configuration D-Sub Cable DVI-D Cable (Digital-Only Connector) • 15Pin Signal Cable (based on protruded pin) Power Plug Ferrite Cores (3301-001110) Use the DVI-D connection cable. - Page 34 But even if your actual screens look different, the same, basic set-up information Video signal Dot X Line will apply in almost all cases. (If not, contact your computer manufacturer or Samsung Dealer.) Frequency (Hz) Frequency (KHz)
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Page 35: Adjusting The Pc Screen
Adjusting the PC Screen Changing the Position of the Image Adjusting the R.G.B After connecting the PDP to your PC, adjust the position of the screen if it is not well-aligned. Preset: • Press the Source button, then move the joystick up or down to select PC. Press the joystick to select PC mode. Preset: Press the Menu button. -
Page 36: Changing The Size Of The Image
Changing the Size of the Image Information Preset: Preset: • Press the Source button, then move the joystick up or down to select PC. Press the joystick to select PC mode. • Press the Source button, then move the joystick up or down to select PC. Press the joystick to select PC mode. Press the Menu button. -
Page 37: Picture Quality Adjustment
Picture Quality Adjustment Picture Automatic Adjustment Coarse Adjustment Preset: Preset: • Press the Source button, then move the joystick up or down to select PC. Press the joystick to select PC mode. • Press the Source button, then move the joystick up or down to select PC. Press the joystick to select PC mode. Press the Menu button. -
Page 38: Time Setting
Fine Tuning (Fine) Preset: • Press the Source button, then move the joystick up or down to select PC. Press the joystick to select PC mode. Press the Menu button. Move the joystick up or down to select “PC”, then press the joystick to enter. Position Adjust Scaling... -
Page 39: Setting The Clock
Setting the Clock Setting the Sleep Timer You can set your PDP to automatically turn off after a preset interval. Press the Menu button. Move the joystick up or Press the Menu button. Move the joystick up or Function Function down to select “Function”, then press the joystick down to select “Function”, then press the joystick Language... -
Page 40: Setting The Timers
Setting the Timers This PDP can be set to turn on or off automatically at specific times that you choose. Before using the timers, you must set the PDP’s clock, as described previously. Setting the On/Off Timer Move the joystick left or right to select “Off” or Press the Menu button. -
Page 41: Setting The Preferred Channel And Volume Level
Setting the Preferred Channel and Volume Level The preferred channel and volume can be set for when the timer automatically turns on the TV. Press the Menu button. Move the joystick up or Function down to select “Function”, then press the joystick to enter. -
Page 42: Selecting A Menu Language
Selecting a Menu Language Viewing Closed Captions Your TV decodes and displays the closed captions that are broadcast with certain TV shows. These captions are usually subtitles for the hearing impaired or foreign- language translations. All VCRs record the closed caption signal from television programs, so home-recorded video tapes also provide closed captions. -
Page 43: Digital Noise Reduction
Digital Noise Reduction Setting Auto Power Off If the broadcast signal received by your TV is weak, you can activate the Digital Noise The PDP can be set to turn off automatically if no buttons are pressed for 3 hours Reduction feature to help reduce any static and ghosting that may appear on the screen. -
Page 44: Using The V-Chip
Using the V-Chip The V-Chip feature automatically locks out programs that are deemed inappropriate for children. The user must enter a PIN (personal ID number) before any of the V-Chip restrictions are set up or changed. Note : When the V-chip feature is activated, the PIP and channel-auto program features do not function. - Page 45 How to Set up Restrictions Using the “TV guidelines” At this point, one of the TV-Ratings is selected. Move the joystick to the right: Depending on your existing setup, a letter “U” or “B” will start First, set up a personal identification number (PIN), and enable the V-Chip. (See previous section.) blinking.
- Page 46 How to Set up Restrictions using the MPAA Ratings: G, PG, PG-13, R, NC-17, X How to Reset the TV after the V-Chip Blocks a Channel (“Emergency Escape”) The MPAA rating system uses the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) system, and its main application is If the TV is tuned to a restricted channel, the V-Chip will block it.
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Page 47: Appendix
Appendix Troubleshooting................94 Care and Maintenance ..............95 Specifications ................96... -
Page 48: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Care and Maintenance With proper care, your PDP will give you many years of service. Please follow these guidelines to get Before you call a service technician, please scan this list of problems and possible solutions. It may save you the maximum performance from your PDP. -
Page 49: Specifications
This PDP applies to Class B digital device. (Note: Class B system is for home use.) This PDP has been registered for residential use in terms of EMI. So it can be used in all areas as well as residential areas. SPN4235 Model Dimensions Display 1027 (W) X 79 (D) X 630.5 (H) mm ;...