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BN68-00597A-01 4/2/04 6:38 PM Page 1 PDP-TELEVISION LASMA ISPLAY ANEL Owner’s Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. ON-SCREEN MENUS (PIP) ICTURE ICTURE TELETEXT / TELEWEB (OPTION)
BN68-00597A-01 4/2/04 6:38 PM Page 2 User Instructions Screen Image retention Do not display a still image (such as on a video game or when hooking up a PC to this PDP) on the plasma monitor panel for more than 2 hours as it can cause screen image retention. This image retention is also known as “screen burn”.
BN68-00597A-01 4/2/04 6:38 PM Checking Parts Owner’s Instructions Ferrite Core for Speaker Wire Power Cord Ferrite Cores The ferrite cores are used to attenuate undesired signals. When connecting cables, attach one of these ferrite cores to the cable near the connector. When you connect Side AV cable to the S-VIDEO2/AV3, first bind Side AV Cable round the ferrite core to secure it.
BN68-00597A-01 4/2/04 6:38 PM OREWORD User Instructions... ONNECTING AND Your New Plasma Display Panel... Infrared Remote Control ... Inserting the Batteries in the Remote Control... Assembling the Stand-Base ... Installing the Display on the Wall Attachment Panel ... Connecting to an Aerial or Cable Television Network ... Connecting a Satellite Receiver or Decoder...
BN68-00597A-01 4/2/04 6:38 PM SING ISPLAY Adjusting the Sound Settings ... Adjusting the Volume Automatically ... Setting the TruSurround XT... Selecting the Internal mute... Selecting the Sound Mode (depending on the model) ... Setting the Sleep Timer ... Setting and Displaying the Current Time... Switching the Television On and Off Automatically ...
BN68-00597A-01 4/2/04 6:38 PM Your New Plasma Display Panel Front Panel Speaker a) SOURCE External input selection. b) MENU Menu display. c) - Volume adjustment. C/P. Channel selection. Auto power On. Confirm your choice (Store or Enter) f) I / Press to turn the PDP on and off.
BN68-00597A-01 4/2/04 6:38 PM Your New Plasma Display Panel The actual configuration on your PDP may be different, depending on your model. Side of the TV Rear Panel For further details about connection, refer to pages 55~59. a) DVI INPUT (DVI-D / L-AUDIO-R) Connect to the digital video and audio output jack for device with DVI output.
BN68-00597A-01 4/2/04 6:38 PM Infrared Remote Control TURNS THE PDP ON AND OFF PICTURE EFFECT SELECTION SOUND EFFECT SELECTION TELETEXT CANCEL DIRECT CHANNEL SELECTION PICTURE SIZE/ TELETEXT SIZE SELECTION VOLUME INCREASE TEMPORARY SOUND SWITCH-OFF VOLUME DECREASE TELETEXT DISPLAY MENU DISPLAY/ TELETEXT INDEX MOVE TO THE REQUIRED MENU OPTION/...
BN68-00597A-01 4/2/04 6:38 PM Inserting the Batteries in the Remote Control You must insert or replace the batteries in the remote control when you: Purchase the PDP Find that the remote control is no longer operating correctly Remove the cover on the rear of the remote control by pressing the symbol ( ) downwards and then pulling firmly to remove it.
BN68-00597A-01 4/2/04 6:38 PM Installing the Display on the Wall Attachment Panel Installation Notes Do not install the PDP on any place other than vertical walls. To protect the performance of the PDP and prevent troubles, avoid the followings: - Do not install next to smoke and fire detectors. - Do not install in an area subjected to vibration or high voltage.
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BN68-00597A-01 4/2/04 6:38 PM Installing the Display on the Wall Attachment Panel The exterior of the PDP may be different than the picture. (Assembly and installation of the plastic hanger is the same.) Remove the screws from the back of the PDP. Tighten the screws of the plastic hanger to the back side of the PDP.
(You must not use another general purpose cable. Use the 3M/5M/7M cable supplied by Samsung.) In order to watch television programmes broadcast via a satellite network, you must connect a satellite receiver to the rear of the PDP.
BN68-00597A-01 4/2/04 6:38 PM Switching On and Off The mains lead is attached to the rear of your PDP. Plug the mains lead into an appropriate socket. Result: The Standby indicator on the front of the PDP lights up. The main voltage is indicated on the rear of the PDP and the frequency is 50 or 60Hz.
BN68-00597A-01 4/2/04 6:38 PM Becoming Familiar with the Remote Control Page 14 The remote control is used mainly to: Change channels and adjust the volume Display the on-screen menu system The following table presents the most frequently used buttons and their functions.
BN68-00597A-01 4/2/04 6:38 PM Setting Up Your Remote Control This PDP’s remote control can operate VCR, CATV , DVD, or Set- top box (STB), in addition to controlling the PDP. The remote control is not compatible with the TV manufactured by another company. Turn off your VCR, Cable box, DVD or STB.
BN68-00597A-01 4/2/04 6:38 PM Plug & Play Feature Plug & Play Press ENTER to Start Plug & Play Start Enter Exit Language Move Enter Plug & Play Antenna Input Check Country Country Austria Belgium Croatia Denmark Finland France Germany More Move Enter Auto Store...
BN68-00597A-01 4/2/04 6:38 PM Plug & Play Feature If you want to reset this feature... Press the MENU button. Result: The main menu is displayed. Press the † or … button to select Setup. Result: The options available in the Setup group are displayed. Press the ENTER ( ) button.
BN68-00597A-01 4/2/04 6:38 PM Storing Channels Automatically Channel Country : Austria Auto Store Manual Store Edit Fine Tune Ch. Scan Move Enter Channel Country : Austria Austria Auto Store Belgium Manual Store Croatia Edit Denmark Fine Tune Finland Ch. Scan France Move Enter...
BN68-00597A-01 4/2/04 6:38 PM Storing Channels Manually You can store up to 100 television channels, including those received via cable networks. When storing channels manually, you can choose: Whether or not to store each of the channels found The programme number of each stored channel which you wish to identify Press the MENU button.
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BN68-00597A-01 4/2/04 6:38 PM Storing Channels Manually Manual Store Prog. Colour Sound System System Auto Channel Search Store 59MHz œ œ √ √ Move Adjust Manual Store Prog. Colour Sound System System Auto Channel Search Store 59MHz œ œ √ √ Move Adjust Manual Store Prog.
BN68-00597A-01 4/2/04 6:38 PM Skipping Unwanted Channels Skipping unwanted channels You can exclude the channels of your choice from the channel scan operation. When you scan through the stored channels, those that you have chosen to skip are thus not displayed. All channels that you do not specifically choose to skip are displayed during scanning.
BN68-00597A-01 4/2/04 6:38 PM Sorting the Stored Channels Channel Country : Austria Auto Store Manual Store Edit Fine Tune Ch. Scan Move Enter Edit Add/Delete Sort Name : Off Child Lock Move Enter Sort Prog. 2 ----- ----- 3 ----- ----- 4 ----- ----- 5 ----- ----- 6 ----- -----...
BN68-00597A-01 4/2/04 6:38 PM Assigning Names to Channels Channel names will be assigned automatically when channel information is broadcast. These names can be changed, allowing you to assign new names. Press the MENU button. Result: The main menu is displayed. Press the †...
BN68-00597A-01 4/2/04 6:38 PM Using the LNA (Low Noise Amplifier) Feature Channel Country : Austria Auto Store Manual Store Edit Fine Tune Ch. Scan Move Enter Edit Add/Delete Sort Name : Off Child Lock Move Enter Edit Add/Delete Sort Name : Off Child Lock Move...
BN68-00597A-01 4/2/04 6:38 PM Activating the Child Lock Activating the child lock This feature allows you to lock the television so that it cannot be switched on via the front panel. It can, however, still be switched on via the remote control. Thus, by keeping the remote control away from unauthorised users, such as children, you can prevent them from watching unsuitable programme.
BN68-00597A-01 4/2/04 6:38 PM Displaying Information Picture : Dynamic Sound : Music 00 : 00 Changing the Picture Standard Picture Mode : Dynamic Custom Colour Tone : Normal Colour Control Film Mode : Off Size : 16 : 9 DNIe : On Move Enter...
BN68-00597A-01 4/2/04 6:38 PM Adjusting the Picture Settings Your television has several settings which allow you to control picture quality. Press the MENU button. Result: The main menu is displayed. Press the † or … button to select Picture. Result: The options available in the Picture group are displayed.
BN68-00597A-01 4/2/04 6:38 PM Adjusting the Picture Settings Picture Mode : High Custom Colour Tone : Custom Colour Control Film Mode : Off Size : 16 : 9 DNIe : On Move Enter Custom Contrast Brightness Sharpness Colour Tint Move Enter Picture Mode...
BN68-00597A-01 4/2/04 6:38 PM Setting the Picture Preset to the PC mode by using the SOURCE button. Press the MENU button. Result: The main menu is displayed. Press the † or … button to select Setup. Result: The options available in the Setup group are displayed.
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BN68-00597A-01 4/2/04 6:38 PM Setting the Picture PC Setup Image Lock Position Information Auto Adjustment Move Enter Information Resolution : 1024 H-Frequency 48.5KHz V-Frequency 60.2Hz PC Setup Image Lock Position Information Auto Adjustment Move Enter Auto Adjustment Auto Adjusting Page 30 (PC Mode) (continued) Preset to the PC mode by using the SOURCE button.
BN68-00597A-01 4/2/04 6:38 PM Using the Fine Tune If reception is weak, you can fine tune a channel manually. Press the MENU button. Result: The main menu is displayed. Press the † or … button to select Channel. Result: The options available in the Channel group are displayed.
BN68-00597A-01 4/2/04 6:38 PM Viewing the Channel Scan Picture Channel Country : Austria Auto Store Manual Store Edit Fine Tune Ch. Scan Move Enter Ch. Scan Return Freezing the Current Picture Page 32 Press the MENU button. Result: The main menu is displayed. √...
BN68-00597A-01 4/2/04 6:38 PM Selecting the Picture Size You can select the picture size which best corresponds to your viewing requirements. Press the MENU button. Result: The main menu is displayed. Press the † or … button to select Picture. Result: The options available in the Picture group are displayed.
BN68-00597A-01 4/2/04 6:38 PM Selecting the Film Mode Picture Mode : Dynamic Custom Colour Tone : Normal Colour Control Film Mode : Off Size : 16 : 9 DNIe : On Move Enter Picture Mode : Dynamic Custom Colour Tone : Normal Colour Control Film Mode...
BN68-00597A-01 4/2/04 6:38 PM Setting the Blue Screen If no signal is being received or the signal is very weak, a blue screen automatically replaces the noisy picture background. If you wish to continue viewing the poor picture, you must set the “Blue Screen“ mode to “Off“. Press the MENU button.
BN68-00597A-01 4/2/04 6:38 PM Viewing the Picture In Picture (PIP) Picture Mode : Dynamic Custom Colour Tone : Normal Colour Control Film Mode : Off Size : 16 : 9 DNIe : On Move Enter : On Source : TV Swap Size Position...
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BN68-00597A-01 4/2/04 6:38 PM Viewing the Picture In Picture (PIP) Press the † or … button to select Position. Press the ENTER ) button. Result: The positions available are displayed. Press the † or … button to select Prog.. Select the channel that you want to view through sub picture by pressing the ENTER ( button.
BN68-00597A-01 4/2/04 6:38 PM Using the Digital NR (Digital Noise Reduction) Feature Setup Time Language : English AV Setup Digital NR : On Miscellaneous PC Setup Move Enter Setup Time Language : English AV Setup Digital NR Miscellaneous PC Setup Move Enter Page 38...
BN68-00597A-01 4/2/04 6:38 PM Changing the Sound Standard You can select the type of special sound effect to be used when watching a given broadcast. Press the MENU button. Result: The main menu is displayed. Press the † or … button to select Sound. Result: The options available in the Sound group are displayed.
BN68-00597A-01 4/2/04 6:38 PM Setting the TruSurround XT TruSurround XT is a patented SRS technology that solves the problem of playing 5.1 multichannel content over two speakers. TruSurround delivers a compelling, virtual surround sound experience through any two-speaker playback system, including internal television speakers.
BN68-00597A-01 4/2/04 6:38 PM Selecting the Sound Mode Page 42 (depending on the model) The “DUAL I-II” button displays/controls the processing and output of the audio signal. When power is switched on, the mode is automatically preset to either “DUAL-I ” or “Stereo”, depending on the current transmission.
BN68-00597A-01 4/2/04 6:38 PM Setting the Sleep Timer You can select a time period of between 30 and 180 minutes after which the television automatically switches to Standby mode. Press the MENU button. Result: The main menu is displayed. Press the † or … button to select Setup. Result: The options available in the Setup group are displayed.
BN68-00597A-01 4/2/04 6:38 PM Setting and Displaying the Current Time Setup Time Language : English AV Setup Digital NR : On Miscellaneous PC Setup Move Enter Time Clock 00 : 00 Sleep Timer On Timer Off Timer Move Enter Clock Hour √...
BN68-00597A-01 4/2/04 6:38 PM Switching the Television On and Off Automatically You can set the television’s clock and set the On or Off timers so that the television will: Switch on automatically and tune to the channel of your choice at the time you select Switch off automatically at the time you select The first step is to set the television’s clock (refer to “Setting and Displaying the Current Time”...
BN68-00597A-01 4/2/04 6:39 PM Redirecting an Input to the External Output Your television enables you to choose which audio/video signals are output to the external connector. Press the MENU button. Result: The main menu is displayed. Press the † or … button to select Setup. Result: The options available in the Setup group are displayed.
BN68-00597A-01 4/2/04 6:39 PM Teletext Feature Page 48 Most television channels provide written information services via teletext. Information provided includes: Television programme times News bulletins and weather forecasts Sports results Travel information This information is divided into numbered pages (see diagram). Part Contents Selected page number.
BN68-00597A-01 4/2/04 6:39 PM Displaying the Teletext Information You can display Teletext information at any time on your television For Teletext information to be displayed correctly, channel reception must be stable; otherwise: Information may be missing Some pages may not be displayed Select the channel providing the Teletext service by pressing the button.
BN68-00597A-01 4/2/04 6:39 PM Selecting Display Options Page 50 When you have displayed a Teletext page, you can select various options to suit your requirements. To display... Hidden text (answers to quiz games, for example) The normal screen A secondary page by entering its number The broadcast when searching for a page The next page The previous page...
BN68-00597A-01 4/2/04 6:39 PM Selecting a Teletext Page You can enter the page number directly by pressing the numeric buttons on the remote control. Enter the three-digit page number given in the content by pressing the corresponding numeric buttons. Result: The current page counter is incremented and the page is then displayed.
BN68-00597A-01 4/2/04 6:39 PM TeleWeb Feature Setup Time Language : English AV Setup Digital NR : On Miscellaneous PC Setup TeleWeb Move Enter TeleWeb TeleWeb Provider Search Provider Select Download : Off Move Enter TeleWeb TeleWeb : On Provider Search Provider Select Download : Off...
Add Bookmark Home Page Current programme. - - - - Selected provider. - - - - Service is loading. Move Enter Exit Bookmark List SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS TARA SYSTEMS KIA MOTORS MICRONAS OLYMPIC NEWS ECONOMICS Move Delete Exit TeleWeb √ √...
BN68-00597A-01 4/2/04 6:39 PM Page 54 Easy Accessing the TeleWeb Service via the Remote Control Button Function TeleWeb Activate or deactivate the TeleWeb feature directly. Display the forward page of the TeleWeb Display the backward page of the TeleWeb Select a option. Confirm your choice.
BN68-00597A-01 4/2/04 6:39 PM Connecting to the External Devices “MONITOR OUT” are used for the equipment with an RGB output, such as video game devices or video disc players. Rear of the TV (Input/Output) This end can be fitted with: A SCART connector Three RCA connectors (VIDEO + AUDIO-L/R) If you have a second VCR and wish to copy cassettes tape, connect the source VCR to “AV 1”...
BN68-00597A-01 4/2/04 6:39 PM Connecting to the S-Video Input The S-VIDEO1 and RCA (AUDIO-L/R) connectors are used for equipment with an S-Video output, such as a camcorder or VCR. Rear of the TV Side of the TV To play picture and sound, both the S-VIDEO and RCA connectors must be used. Page 56 Whenever you connect an audio or video system to your television, ensure that all elements are switched off.
BN68-00597A-01 4/2/04 6:39 PM Connecting to the DVI Input The “DVI” (video) and “L-AUDIO-R” connectors are used for equipment with a DVI output. Rear of the TV Connecting to the PC Input The “RGB” (video) and “AUDIO” connectors are used for interfacing with your PC. Rear of the TV Page 57 Personal Computer...
BN68-00597A-01 4/2/04 6:39 PM Connecting to the Component Input Connecting Additional Speakers Rear of the TV Page 58 Rear of the TV DTV receiver To take advantage of the surround sound system, connect additional speakers. The speaker terminals are located on the rear of the television: Two for the left-hand surround speaker (marked L)
BN68-00597A-01 4/2/04 6:39 PM Connecting and Using the Home Theater System Use the Monitor Out ports of the PDP for Home Theater System Connections. Rear of the TV DVD Home Theater Refer to corresponding user’s manual from the manufacturer for wiring the speakers to the DVD Home Theater System (or AV Receiver).
: 6EA : 4EA Bracket Pads Page 60 This speaker installation guide is for the 4240 Model. How to Assemble the Speakers (Standing) Remove the screws indicated on the rear of the PDP (6 screws on the left and right sides).
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BN68-00597A-01 4/2/04 6:40 PM Installing the Speakers Parts The actual product may differ slightly from the illustration. Speakers 2 EA Middle Cabinet (Wall Mount Only) 1 EA Speaker Dust Cover 1 EA Speaker Cable Screws Screw Screw : 6EA : 4EA Bracket Pads 3 EA Page 61...
PC will probably be different, depending upon your particular version of Windows and your particular video card. But even if your actual screens look different, the same, basic set-up information will apply in almost all cases. (If not, contact your computer manufacturer or Samsung Dealer.) Page 62...
BN68-00597A-01 4/2/04 6:40 PM Input Mode (PC/DVI) Both screen position and size will vary depending on the type of PC monitor and its resolution. The table below shows all of the display modes that are supported: Video Signal Dot x Line 640 x 350 640 x 400 720 x 400...
BN68-00597A-01 4/2/04 6:40 PM Pin Configurations SCART Connector (AV1/AV2/AV3) Pins 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15 and 16 are used for RGB processing and are only wired on the AV1 or AV2 or AV3 connector. Audio output R Audio input R Audio output L Audio chassis return Video chassis return (RGB blue)
4/2/04 6:40 PM Troubleshooting: Before contacting Samsung after-sales service, perform the following simple checks. If you cannot solve the problem using the instructions below, note the model and serial number of the television and contact your local dealer. No sound or picture...
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BN68-00597A-01 4/2/04 6:40 PM Page 68 - AFTER SALES SERVICE - Do not hesitate to contact your retailer or service agent if a change in the performance of your product indicates that a faulty condition may be present. ELECTRONICS BN68-00597A-01...