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HP-P4271
This device is a Class B digital apparatus.

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Instructions HP-P4271 This device is a Class B digital apparatus.
  • Page 2 The images displayed on them should primarily be in the wide screen 16:9 ratio format, or expanded to fill the screen if your model offers this feature and the images are constantly moving. Displaying stationary graphics and images on screen, such as the dark side-bars on nonexpanded standard format television video and programming, should be limited to no more than 5% of the total television viewing per week.
  • Page 3: 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 display panel for more than several minutes as it can cause screen image retention.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    DNIe (Digital Natural Image engine) ...47 Changing the Screen Size ...48 Freezing the Picture ...50 Viewing the Picture-in-Picture ...51 Selecting a Signal Source (Antenna or Cable) for PIP ...56 Setting the My Color Control Mode ...58 Sound Control Customizing the Sound ...64 Using Automatic Sound Settings ...65...
  • Page 5: General Information

    General Information Your New Plasma Display Panel ...6 Remote Control Buttons ...8 Wall Installation Instructions ...10 Installing the Speakers ...14 How to assemble the Stand-Base ...18...
  • Page 6: Your New Plasma Display Panel

    Also used to move up or down in the On-screen menu. Checking Accessories Once you have unpacked your PDP, check to make sure that you have all the parts shown here. If any piece is missing or broken, call your dealer. Owner’s Instructions / Remote Control/ Anynet AV Owner’s...
  • Page 7 Audio Input (L, R) Rear Panel Œ DVI INPUT (DVI-D / L-AUDIO-R) Connect to the digital video and audio output jack of a device with DVI output. ´ Anynet Please refer to the Anynet Owner’s Instruction. ˇ MONITOR OUT (VIDEO / L-AUDIO-R) Outputs for external devices.
  • Page 8: Remote Control Buttons

    Press to change the screen size. ˇ Number buttons ¨ +100 button Press to select channels over 100. For example, to select channel 121, press “+100”, then press “2” and “1.” ˆ MUTE button Press to mute the PDP sound.
  • Page 9 Remote Control Operation Range. You can use your remote control within a distance of 23 feet and an angle of 30 degrees from the left and right sides of the PDP’s remote control receiver. Install two AAA size batter- ies.
  • Page 10: Wall Installation Instructions

    Installation Notes Do not install the PDP on any location other than a vertical wall. To protect the performance of the PDP and prevent problems, avoid the following locations: • Do not install next to smoke and fire detectors. • Do not install in an area subjected to vibration or high voltage.
  • Page 11: How To Assemble The Wall Mount Bracket

    How to assemble the Wall Mount Bracket The wall mount comes packaged in 3 parts. These parts must be assembled together. Please tighten the captive screw in the direction of the arrow after assembling the bracket. Install the Wall Mount Bracket after the screws are securely inserted into the wall.
  • Page 12 PDP. Note • A 5 inch(12.7 cm) gap is needed between the back of the Plasma TV and the wall. Put the 4 insulation holders on the PDP in the grooves of the wall mount bracket and pull down on the PDP (Œ)
  • Page 13: How To Adjust Mounting Angle

    Notes • Contact an authorized technician when installing the wall attachment panel. • After hanging the PDP panel on the wall attachment panel, make sure that the Insulation holders are completely hung. • Be careful not to get your fingers caught during installation.
  • Page 14: Installing The Speakers

    The speakers are sold separately. Parts Speakers Speaker Cable How to Assemble the Speakers (when using the stand) Remove the screws indicated on the rear of the PDP (6 screws on the left and right sides). Speaker Dust Cover Screws Screw 8EA...
  • Page 15 BLACK BLACK RED Notes • When moving the PDP with the speakers attached, be sure to hold on to the PDP to prevent damage. (Damage may occur to the speaker connecting brackets or the speakers.) • Speakers of 8Ω Impedance, 15W Nom. Power, 30W Max. Power is recommended.
  • Page 16 Installing the Speakers How to Assemble the Speakers (Wall Mount) Remove the screws indicated on the rear of the PDP (6 screws on the left and right sides, 2 screws on the center). Set the Speaker Guide Bracket into the square grooves located on either side of the PDP’s bottom rear, then push the Speaker Guide Bracket towards the center (as the...
  • Page 17 The connection terminals are on the rear side of both the PDP and the speakers. (Match the color coded terminals and cables.) Notes • When moving the PDP with the speakers attached, be sure to hold on to the PDP to prevent damage. (Damage may occur to the speaker connecting brackets or the speakers.) •...
  • Page 18: How To Assemble The Stand-Base

    Stand Pegs. (The exterior of the SET may be different than the picture.) ➤ ➤ Two or more people should carry the PDP. Never lay the PDP on the floor because of possible damage to the screen. Always store the PDP upright. Warning...
  • Page 19: Connections

    Connections Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas ...20 Connecting Cable TV...21 Connecting a VCR...23 Connecting a Camcorder ...24 Connecting a DVD Player...25 Connecting a DTV Receiver ...26...
  • Page 20: Connecting Vhf And Uhf Antennas

    Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads If your antenna looks like this: Plug the antenna lead into the VHF/UHF terminal on the PDP. Use the Antenna Cable, an accessory included in the product package. it has 75-ohm round leads.
  • Page 21: Connecting Cable Tv

    Connecting Cable TV You can connect different cable systems to your PDP, including cable without a cable box, and cable with a cable box that descrambles some or all channels. Cable without a Cable Box Plug the incoming cable into the VHF/UHF terminal on the PDP.
  • Page 22 Set the A/B switch to the "B" position to view scrambled channels. (When you set the A/B switch to "B", you will need to tune your Set-Top Box to the cable box's output channel, which is usually channel 3 or 4.)
  • Page 23: Connecting A Vcr

    S-Video Cable How to Connect Connect the Video/Audio cables between the VIDEO or S-VIDEO / L - AUDIO - R jacks on the PDP and VIDEO or S-VIDEO / L - AUDIO - R output jacks on the VCR. (Note: For better video, you can use an S-Video cable.)
  • Page 24: Connecting A Camcorder

    Power Cord How to Connect Connect a Video/Audio cable between the VIDEO or S-VIDEO / L - AUDIO - R jacks on the PDP and the VIDEO or S-VIDEO /AUDIO output jacks on the camcorder. (Note: For better video, you...
  • Page 25: Connecting A Dvd Player

    1. Turn on your PDP. 2. Press the SOURCE button to select “COMPONENT1” or “COMPONENT2”. 3. Turn on your DVD player, insert a DVD disc and press the Play button. • For an explanation of Component video, see your DVD owner’s instructions.
  • Page 26: Connecting A Dtv Receiver

    Connect the Y, P (COMPONENT) input jacks on the PDP with Y, P the DTV receiver using a component cable. Connect the AUDIO L/R(COMPONENT) input jacks on the PDP with the AUDIO output jacks on the DTV receiver using a audio cable Note •...
  • Page 27: Operation

    Operation Turning the PDP On and Off ...28 Plug & Play Feature ...30 Memorizing the Channels...33 Setting Up Your Remote Control ...38 Viewing an External Signal Source ...40...
  • Page 28: Turning The Pdp On And Off

    Your PDP has a simple, easy-to-use menu system that appears on the PDP screen. This system makes it convenient and fast to use features on the PDP. Your PDP also lets you display the status of many of your PDP’s features.
  • Page 29 Displaying Status Information Press the INFO button on the remote control. The PDP will display the Picture mode, Sound mode, MTS, Caption, V-Chip, and Clock. Mono V-Chip Picture : Custom Sound : Custom : Stereo Clock : 12 : 00 am...
  • Page 30: Plug & Play Feature

    Plug & Play Feature When the television is initially powered ON, several basic customer settings proceed automatically and subsequently. The following settings are available. If the television is in standby mode, press the POWER button on the remote control. ➤...
  • Page 31 When it has finished, the Clock Set menu is displayed. ➤ ➤ To stop the search before it has finished or return to normal viewing, press the MENU button. Press the ENTER button. Press the œ or √ button to move to the Hour, Minute, or am/pm.
  • Page 32 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Plug & Play”. Press the ENTER button. For further details on how to set, refer to the previous page. Note • Plug and Play can only be accessed in the TV mode. (continued) Setup Language : English √...
  • Page 33: Memorizing The Channels

    Press the MENU button to exit. Note • STD, HRC and IRC identify various types of cable TV systems. Contact your local cable company to identify the type of cable system that exists in your particular area. At this point the signal source has been selected.
  • Page 34 Press the ENTER button to stop. Press the MENU button to exit. Note • The PDP automatically cycles through all of the available channels and stores them in memory. This takes about one to two minutes. Channel Air/CATV : Air √...
  • Page 35 Press the MENU button to exit. Note • You can view any channel (including an erased channel) by using the number buttons on the remote control. Channel Air/CATV : Air √...
  • Page 36 Only the memorized channels are chosen. ➤ ➤ When Channel scan starts, PIP mode will be activated automatically. The screen will remain in PIP mode when the SCAN has finished. Press the PIP button to exit PIP mode. Press the MENU button to stop. Channel...
  • Page 37: Changing Channels

    You will not see channels that were either erased or not memorized. Directly Accessing Channels Press the number buttons to go directly to a channel. For example, to select channel 27, press “2” then “7”. The TV will change channels when you press the second number.
  • Page 38: 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 properly, your remote control can operate in four different modes :TV , VCR, CATV(Cable box), DVD, or STB.
  • Page 39 Remote Control Codes VCR Codes Cable Box Codes DVD Codes...
  • Page 40: Viewing An External Signal Source

    • When you connect equipment to the PDP, you can choose between the following sets of jacks: AV1, AV2, AV3, S-Video1, S-Video2, Component1, Component2, PC, or DVI on the PDP’s rear panel. • The relevant Source can be selected only when the connector for the external device was linked to PDP. Input...
  • Page 41: Assigning Names To External Input Mode

    Assigning Names to External input mode Press the MENU button. Press the ENTER button to select “Input”. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Edit Name”, then press the ENTER button. Press the ENTER button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select external device, then press the ENTER button.
  • Page 43: Picture Control

    Using Automatic Picture Settings ...45 Selecting the Color Tone...46 DNIe (Digital Natural Image engine) ...47 Changing the Screen Size ...48 Freezing the Picture ...50 Viewing the Picture-in-Picture...51 Selecting a Signal Source (Antenna or Cable) for PIP ...56 Setting the My Color Control Mode ...58...
  • Page 44: Customizing The Picture

    Customizing the Picture You can use the on-screen menus to change the Contrast, Brightness, Sharpness, Color, and Tint settings of your PDP. Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button.
  • Page 45: Using Automatic Picture Settings

    Using Automatic Picture Settings Your PDP has automatic picture settings that allow you to adjust the video display easily. Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. ➤ ➤ Quick way to access the picture setting: Just press the “P.MODE”...
  • Page 46: Selecting The Color Tone

    Selecting the Color Tone Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Color Tone”, then press the ENTER button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Cool2”, “Cool1”, “Normal”, “Warm1”...
  • Page 47: Dnie (Digital Natural Image Engine)

    DNIe (Digital Natural Image engine) Samsung’s New Technology brings you more detailed images with contrast, white enhancement and 3D noise reduction. Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. ➤...
  • Page 48: Changing The Screen Size

    Press the MENU button to exit. Note • If you watch a still image or the 4:3 (Normal) mode for a long time (over 2 hours), an image may be burned onto the screen. View the monitor in 16:9(Wide) or Panorama mode as much as possible.
  • Page 49 • In PC/DVI mode, only 16:9 & 4:3 modes can be selected. • In Component (480p, 720p. 1080i) modes, Panorama mode can’t be selected. • In Zoom1 mode, (480p, 720p. 1080i) modes, you can move the picture on screen by press- ing the ▲ or ▼ button. (All screen modes)
  • Page 50: Freezing The Picture

    Freezing the Picture Still Press the STILL button on the remote control to freeze a moving picture. Press again to cancel.
  • Page 51: Viewing The Picture-In-Picture

    Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. ➤ ➤ Quick way to access the PIP mode: Just press the “PIP” button on the remote control. ➤ ➤ For further information on “Sound Select”, refer to page 69.
  • Page 52: Selecting An External Signal

    Notes • The PIP function operates in Wide screen (16:9 and Panorama). • Using Multi-Screen in the Normal (4 : 3) or Zoom screen will change the size of the main screen to Wide screen. • The same Source can not be selected on both main screen and subscreen at the same time.
  • Page 53: Swapping The Contents Of The Pip And Main Image

    Swapping the Contents of the PIP and Main Image Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. ➤ ➤ Quick way to access swapping: Just press the “SWAP” button under the cover of the remote control.
  • Page 54: Changing The Size Of The Pip Window

    “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. ➤ ➤ Quick way to access PIP size: Just press the “SIZE” button under the cover of the remote control. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “PIP”, then press the ENTER button.
  • Page 55: Changing The Location Of The Pip Image

    Changing the Location of the PIP Image Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “PIP”, then press the ENTER button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Position”, then press the ENTER button.
  • Page 56: Selecting A Signal Source (Antenna Or Cable) For Pip

    Selecting a Signal Source (Antenna or Cable) for PIP If the PIP source is TV while PIP is ON, you can select a different broadcasting source for the PIP picture from the main picture. Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button.
  • Page 57: Changing The Pip Channel

    PIP window. Press the MENU button to exit. Notes • When PIP screen size is Double, the same channel can not be selected for both main screen and subscreen. • Only Analog signal inputs can be viewed through the sub-screen.
  • Page 58: Setting The My Color Control Mode

    Setting the My Color Control Mode My Color Control mode allows users to adjust colors to according to their preferences, by adjusting skin, sky, and grass tones using the predefined settings (Standard, Custom, Blue, Green, and Pink) without affecting other colors on the screen.
  • Page 59 My Color Control Mode Characteristics Using My Color Control Mode, you can enjoy vivid colors as shown below. Original ➤ ➤ Standard Picture. Green ➤ ➤ Emphasizes Mild Greens. Note • Images shown above may differ from the actual adjustment on the screen.
  • Page 60: My Color Control Custom Settings

    Setting the My Color Control Mode My Color Control Custom Settings Users can adjust the 3 My Color Control colors (Pink, Green, and Blue). Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button.
  • Page 61 Resetting the My Color Control Colors to the Factory Defaults To return to the factory default settings for My Color Control colors, use the Reset function. Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button.
  • Page 63: Sound Control

    Sound Control Customizing the Sound ...64 Using Automatic Sound Settings ...65 Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS)Soundtrack ...66 Using the Auto Volume ...67 Setting the TruSurround XT ...68 Listening to the Sound of the Sub(PIP) Picture...69 Selecting the Internal Mute ...70...
  • Page 64: Customizing The Sound

    Press the ▲ or ▼ button to adjust the setting. Press the MENU button to exit. ➤ ➤ If you make any changes to the equalizer settings, the sound Mode is automatically switched to the custom mode. Sound Mode : Custom √...
  • Page 65: Using Automatic Sound Settings

    Using Automatic Sound Settings Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button. Press the ENTER button to select “Mode”. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Standard”, “Music”, “Movie”, “Speech”, or “Custom” sound setting, then press the ENTER button.
  • Page 66: Choosing A Multi-Channel Sound (Mts)Soundtrack

    Notes • Choose Stereo for channels that are broadcasting in stereo. • Choose Mono for channels that are broadcasting in mono, or if you are having difficulty receiving a stereo signal. • Choose SAP to listen to the Separate Audio Program, which is usually a foreign-language translation.
  • Page 67: Using The Auto Volume

    Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button.
  • Page 68: Setting The Trusurround Xt

    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. It is fully compatible with all multichannel formats.
  • Page 69: Listening To The Sound Of The Sub(Pip) Picture

    Listening to the Sound of the Sub(PIP) Picture When the PIP feature is activated, you can listen to the sound of the sub picture. Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button.
  • Page 70: Selecting The Internal Mute

    Selecting the Internal Mute The internal speakers can be muted in order to hear sound from external speakers you've connected. Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Internal Mute”, then press the ENTER button.
  • Page 71: Channel Control

    Channel Control Fine Tuning Channels...72 LNA (Low Noise Amplifier) ...73...
  • Page 72: Fine Tuning Channels

    Fine Tuning Channels Use fine tuning to manually adjust a particular channel for optimal reception. Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Channel”, then press the ENTER button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Fine Tune”, then press the ENTER button.
  • Page 73: Lna (Low Noise Amplifier)

    LNA (Low Noise Amplifier) 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. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Channel”, then press the ENTER button.
  • Page 75: Connecting A Pc And Operation

    Connecting a PC and Operation Connecting a PC...76 Adjusting the PC Screen...80 Changing the Position of the Image...81 Picture Quality Adjustment ...82 Information ...85...
  • Page 76: Connecting A Pc

    Connect a PC cable between the PC Output jack on the PC and the RGB input jack on the PDP . Connect a Audio cable between the Audio jack on the PC and the Audio input jacks (PC INPUT) on the PDP .
  • Page 77: Pin Configuration

    Plug and Play solution eliminates complicated and time consuming setup. It allows you to install your monitor in a Plug and Play compatible system, without the usual setup hassles and confusion. Your PC system can easily identify and configure itself for use with your display.
  • Page 78 The Windows (MS Windows XP) display-settings for a typical computer are shown below. The actual screens on your PC will probably be different, depending upon your particular version of Windows and your particular video card. Even if your actual screens look different, the same basic set-up information will apply in almost all cases.
  • Page 79 • In some cases, abnormal signals (such as stripes) might appear on the screen when the PC power is turned off (or if the PC is disconnected). If so, press the SOURCE button on the remote control or SOURCE button on the front panel to enter the VIDEO mode. Also, make sure that the PC is connected.
  • Page 80: Adjusting The Pc Screen

    “Color Tone” is set to Custom and a PC is connected. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the item you want to change, then press the ENTER button. Press the œ or √ button to change the value of the item, using the on-screen gauge as your guide.
  • Page 81: Changing The Position Of The Image

    Changing the Position of the Image After connecting the PDP to your PC, adjust the position of the screen if it is not well-aligned. Preset: • Press the SOURCE button to select “PC.” Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button.
  • Page 82: Picture Quality Adjustment

    Picture Automatic Adjustment Preset: • Press the SOURCE button to select “PC”. Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “PC”, then press the ENTER button.
  • Page 83 Press the ENTER button to select “Coarse”. Remove picture noise (vertical stripes) on the screen by pressing the œ or √ button. (If Coarse is not set properly, vertical stripes will appear on the screen.) Press the MENU button to exit.
  • Page 84 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Fine”, then press the ENTER button. Remove picture noise on the screen by pressing the œ or √ button. (If Fine is not set properly, noise will appear on the screen.) Press the MENU button to exit.
  • Page 85: Information

    Information Preset: • Press the SOURCE button to select “PC”. Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “PC”, then press the ENTER button.
  • Page 87: Time Setting

    Time Setting Setting the Clock ...88 Setting the Sleep Timer...89 Setting the Timers ...90...
  • Page 88: Setting The Clock

    Setting the Clock Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Time”, then press the ENTER button. Press the ENTER button to select “Clock”, then press the ▲...
  • Page 89: Setting The Sleep Timer

    Setting the Sleep Timer You can set your PDP to automatically turn off after a preset interval. Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. ➤ ➤ Quick way to access the sleep timer setting: Just press the “SLEEP”...
  • Page 90: 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. Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button.
  • Page 91 Press the √ button to select “Channel”, then press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the channel you want when PDP turns on. Press the √ button to select “Volume”, then press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the volume level you want when PDP turns on.
  • Page 93: Function Description

    Function Description Selecting a Menu Language ...94 Digital Noise Reduction ...95 Selecting the Film Mode ...96 Using the Color Weakness Enhancement Option ...97 Setting the Melody Sound ...98 Setting the Blue Screen...99 Selecting the Fan...100 Viewing Closed Captions ...101 Using the V-Chip ...102...
  • Page 94: Selecting A Menu Language

    Selecting a Menu Language Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Press the ENTER button to select “Language”. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the appropriate language: “English”, “Français” or “Español”.
  • Page 95: Digital Noise Reduction

    Digital Noise Reduction If the broadcast signal received by your TV is weak, you can activate the Digital Noise Reduction feature to help reduce any static and ghosting that may appear on the screen. Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button.
  • Page 96: Selecting The Film Mode

    Selecting the Film Mode On: Automatically senses and processes film signals from all sources and adjusts the picture for optimum quality. Off: Switches off the Film mode. Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button.
  • Page 97: Using The Color Weakness Enhancement Option

    Using the Color Weakness Enhancement Option This option adjusts the Red, Green or Blue color to enhance the image according to the user's particular color weakness. Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button.
  • Page 98: Setting The Melody Sound

    Setting the Melody Sound You can set a melody to sound when the television is powered on or off. Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Miscellaneous”, then press the ENTER button.
  • Page 99: Setting The Blue Screen

    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“.
  • Page 100: Selecting The Fan

    Fans inside the TV are used to reduce the temperature inside the TV. To reduce the noise of the fan, you may stop the fan by setting the Fan to “Off”. The temperature of the top and the front of the TV may increase when you watch the TV for a long period of time while the fan is stopped, but the TV will operate normally.
  • Page 101: Viewing Closed Captions

    Press the MENU button to exit. Note • Different channels and fields display different information: Field 2 carries additional information that supplements the information in Field 1. (For example, Channel 1 may have subtitles in English, while Channel 2 has subtitles in Spanish.) Setup...
  • Page 102: Using The V-Chip

    Press the MENU button to exit. Note • If you forget the PIN, press the remote-control buttons in the following sequence, which resets the pin to 0-0-0-0 : Power Off. ➔ Mute ➔ 8 ➔ 2 ➔ 4 ➔ Power On.
  • Page 103: How To Enable/Disable The V-Chip

    How to Enable/Disable the V-Chip Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “V-Chip”, then press the ENTER button. The message “Enter PIN” will appear.
  • Page 104 First, set up a personal identification number (PIN), and enable the V-Chip. (See previous section.) Parental restrictions can be set up using either of two methods: The TV guidelines or the MPAA rating. Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button.
  • Page 105 While “ ” is selected, press the ENTER button to go to a sub rating. Press ENTER to block the sub rating. To select a different TV-Rating, press the ▲ or ▼ button and then repeat the process. Note: The V-chip will automatically block certain categories that are “More restrictive” .
  • Page 106 The MPAA rating system uses the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) system, and its main application is for movies. When the V-Chip lock is on, the TV will automatically block any programs that are coded with objectionable ratings (either MPAA or TV-Ratings).
  • Page 107 How to Reset the TV after the V-Chip Blocks a Channel (“Emergency Escape”) If the TV is tuned to a restricted channel, the V-Chip will block it. The screen will go blank and the following message will appear: Enter your PIN number.
  • Page 109: Appendix

    Appendix Troubleshooting...110 Care and Maintenance ...111 Specifications ...112...
  • Page 110: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Before you call a service technician, please scan this list of problems and possible solutions. It may save you time and money. Problem Poor picture. Your Remote control does not operate the PDP. The PDP won’t turn on. There is no screen image.
  • Page 111: Care And Maintenance

    • Do not put heavy objects on top of the cabinet. Temperature • If your PDP is suddenly moved from a cold to a warm place, unplug the power cord for at least two hours so that moisture that may have formed inside the unit can dry completely.
  • Page 112: Specifications

    Monitor Output Speaker Output HP-P4271 107 Cm/42 inches (16:9) 1083 (W) X 86 (D) X 647 (H) mm / 42.6 (W) X 3.4 (D) X 25.5 (H) inch 31 kg / 68 lbs AC 120 V~, 60 Hz 380 W 1024 (H) x 768 (V) VHF, UHF (75Ω...
  • Page 113 Memo...
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  • Page 116 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864) Samsung Electronics America Service Division 400 Valley Road, Suite 201 Mount Arlington, NJ 07856 www.samsungusa.com Samsung Electronics Canada Inc. Samsung Customer Care 7037 Financial Drive Mississauga, Ontario L5N 6R3 www.samsung.ca BN68-00757A-00...

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