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  • Page 1 Owner’s Instructions SPK4215M...
  • Page 2 Caution: FCC/CSA regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equip- ment may void the user's authority to operate it. Caution: To prevent electric shock, match the wide blade of plug to the wide slot, and fully insert the plug.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    Do not block these openings with any object, and do not place the Monitor on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. Do not place it near a radiator or heat register. If you place the Monitor on a rack or bookcase, ensure that there is adequate ventilation and that you've followed the manufacturer's instructions for mounting.
  • Page 4 • Protect the power cord. Power supply cords should be routed so that they won’t be walked on or pinched by objects placed on or against them. Pay particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience recepta- cles, and the point where they exit from the unit.

  • Page 5: Fcc Information

    Frequency Interference Statement includes the fol- lowing warning: NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable...

  • Page 6: 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 Monitor) 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”.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Connecting PC and Operation Connecting to a PC...22 Adjusting the PC Screen ...26 Changing the Position of the Image...27 Changing the Size of the Image ...28 Enlarge of the Image (Zoom) ...29 Move Expanded Picture...30 Picture Quality Adjustment ...31 Information ...34 Power Saver (PC mode only) ...35...

  • Page 9: Setup

    Your New Plasma Display Panel ...10 Remote Control Buttons ...12 Wall Installation Instructions ...14 Turning the PDP On and Off ...18 Setup...

  • Page 10: Your New Plasma Display Panel

    S-VHS Cable Remote Control Signal Receiver Aim the remote control towards this spot on the Monitor. Video Cable Video Cable (15Pin) Diskette Owner’s (Plug & Play RS-232C) Instruction Power Button Press to turn the PDP on and off. Power Cord...
  • Page 11 Rear Panel RS-232C S-video Input jack Input jack Connect a S-Video signal from an S-VHS VCRs or DVD players. RGB Input jack (15pin) Connect to the video output jack on your PC. Component Input (Y, Pb, Pr) jacks Connect a video signal from a DVD player or DTV receiver.

  • Page 12: Remote Control Buttons

    Not available for this Monitor. Ø Mute button Not available for this Monitor. ∏ P.Mode button Adjust the PDP picture by selecting on of the preset factory settings (or select your personal, customized picture settings.) ” Aspect button (Not available in PC Mode) Press to change the screen size.
  • Page 13 Remote Control Operation Range. You can use your remote control within a distance of 7~10m and an angle of 30 degrees from the left and right sides of the remote control receptor of the monitor. Install two AAA size batter- Slide the cover back into ies.

  • Page 14: Wall Installation Instructions

    • Places subject to vibration or shock. • Near high voltage cables. • Around heating apparatus Install the PDP considering the materials of the place where the PDP is located. Use only recommended parts and components for installation. Do not install in the wall.

  • Page 15: Installing The Display On The Wall Attachment Panel

    See the drawing of the wall attachment panel shown in page 14 to check for the stability of the wall where the PDP is to be installed. If the wall is not enough strong to support the PDP, strengthen the wall before installation.
  • Page 16 Put the insulation rubber point protruding from the rear top of the display in the groove on the top of the wall attachment panel. Lift up the display a little bit so that the insulation rubber point at the bottom of the rear side of the display is put to the groove at the bottom of the wall attachment panel.
  • Page 17 Separating the Display from the Wall Attachment Panel: Remove the fixing bolts from both sides (left and right) of the wall attachment panel. Lift and pull the bottom of the display a small amount, to separate the insulation rubber point from the bottom of the wall attachment panel.

  • Page 18: 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 con- venient and fast to use features on the PDP. Your PDP also lets you display the status of many of your PDP’s features.
  • Page 19 Displaying Status Information Press the Display button on the remote control. The PDP will display the Screen size, Resolution, Current time, and screen mode. Displaying Clock Press the Clock Display button on the remote control. The Current time will display on the screen.

  • Page 21: Connecting Pc And Operation

    Connecting PC and Operation Connecting to a PC ...22 Adjusting the PC Screen ...26 Changing the Position of the Image ...27 Changing the Size of the Image ...28 Enlarge of the Image (Zoom)...29 Move Expanded Picture ...30 Picture Quality Adjustment ...31 Information ...34...

  • Page 22: Connecting To A Pc

    This PDP set is not compatible with Macintosh PC. Connecting a PC to the PDP Connect a PC (15pin) cable between the Video Output jack on the PC and the RGB in (15p D-SUB) on the PDP. • For an explanation of Component video, see your PC owner’s instruction.
  • Page 23 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 hassles and confusion. Your PC system can easily identify and configure itself for use with your display.
  • Page 24 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 25 • If a vertical and horizontal frequency-select mode exists, select 60Hz (vertical) and 31.5kHZ (horizontal). • 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 to enter the VIDEO mode.

  • Page 26: Adjusting The Pc Screen

    You can select "User" or "Normal" by moving the joystick left or right. Select "User" to adjust the value of R.G.B. Move the joystick up or down to select the item you want to change. Move the joystick right or left to change the value of the item, using the on-screen gauge as your guide.

  • Page 27: Changing The Position Of The Image

    Changing the Position of the Image After connecting the PDP to your PC, adjust the position of screen if it is not well-aligned. Preset: • Press the RGB button to select the PC mode. Press the Menu button. Move the joystick up or down to select the SETUP, then press the joystick to enter.

  • Page 28: Changing The Size Of The Image

    SETUP, then press the joystick to enter. Move the joystick up or down to select the “Scal- ing”, then move the joystick left or right to select the “Fill All” or “Normal”(1:1). Press the Menu button to exit.

  • Page 29: Enlarge Of The Image (Zoom)

    Move the joystick up or down to select the “Zoom/Pan”, then press the joystick to enter. Move the joystick left or right to enlarge the image. • The picture can be expanded 2 to 10 in Zoom mode. Press the Menu button to exit.

  • Page 30: Move Expanded Picture

    Move Expanded Picture Preset: • Press the RGB button to select the PC mode. Press the Menu button. Move the joystick up or down to select the SETUP, then press the joystick to enter. Move the joystick up or down to select the “Zoom/Pan”, then press the joystick to enter.

  • Page 31: Picture Quality Adjustment

    Picture Quality Adjustment Picture Automatic Adjustment On/Off Preset: • Press the RGB button to select the PC mode. Press the Menu button. Move the joystick up or down to select the SETUP, then press the joystick to enter. Quick way to access the Auto Adjust: Just press “Auto Adjust.”...
  • Page 32 Frequency Adjustment Preset: • Press the RGB button to select the PC mode. Press the Menu button. Move the joystick up or down to select the SETUP, then press the joystick to enter. Move the joystick up or down to select the “Image Lock”, then press the joystick to enter.
  • Page 33 Fine Tuning (Phase) Preset: • Press the RGB button to select the PC mode. Press the Menu button. Move the joystick up or down to select the SETUP, then press the joystick to enter. Move the joystick up or down to select the “Image Lock”, then press the joystick to enter.

  • Page 34: Information

    Information Preset: • Press the RGB button to select the PC mode. Press the Menu button. Move the joystick up or down to select the SETUP, then press the joystick to enter. Move the joystick up or down to select the “Informa- tion”, then press the joystick to enter.

  • Page 35: Power Saver (Pc Mode Only)

    This monitor has a built-in power management system called Power Saver. This power management system saves energy by switching your monitor into a low-power mode when it has not been used for a certain amount of time. This power management system operates with a VESA DPMS compliant video card installed in your computer.

  • Page 37: Connection (Connecting Receiver)

    Connection (Connecting Receiver) Connecting a VCR/Cable Box ...38 Connecting a DVD/Set-Top Box ...39...

  • Page 38: Connecting A Vcr/Cable Box

    • For better video, you can use a S-Video cable. Videotape Playback: 1. Turn on PDP and press the Video or S-Video(if S-Video jack is connected.) button on your remote control. 2. Turn on your VCR, insert a videotape and press the Play button.

  • Page 39: Connecting A Dvd/Set-Top Box

    Power Plug Video (Y, Pb, Pr) Cable Connecting a Video jacks Connect a Video cable between the DVD/Set-Top Box (Y,Pb,Pr) Output jacks on the DVD/Set- Top Box and the Video (Y,Pb,Pr) Input jack on the PDP. To Play DVD: 1. Turn on PDP and press the HD/Component button to select the DVD mode.

  • Page 41: Picture Control

    Picture Control Customizing the Picture ...42 Using Automatic Picture Settings ...43 Viewing the Picture-in-Picture...44 Changing the Screen Size ...49 Freezing the Picture ...50 Auto Pixel Shift ...50...

  • Page 42: Customizing The Picture

    Customizing the Picture You can use the on-screen menus to change the Brightness, Contrast, Sharpness, Color, and Tint settings of your PDP. Press the Menu button, then press the joystick to enter. Move the joystick left or right to select the “Custom”.

  • Page 43: 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, then press the joystick to enter. Quick way to access the picture setting: Just press “P.Mode” on the remote control.

  • Page 44: Viewing The Picture-In-Picture

    Viewing the Picture-in-Picture Selecting the PIP Screen Press the Menu button. Move the joystick up or down to select the “PIP”, then press the joystick to enter. Quick way to access the PIP: Just press “PIP” on the remote control.

  • Page 45: Selecting An External Signal

    Selecting an External Signal 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 the “PIP”, then press the joystick to enter.
  • Page 46 Quick way to access the PIP size: Just press “Size” on the remote control. Move the joystick up or down to select the “Size”. Move the joystick left or right to change the size of the PIP image. You can choose between a small size, and a large size.

  • Page 47: Swapping The Contents Of The Pip Image And Main Image

    Press the Menu button to exit. Note • The Swapping doesn’t operate in the PC or DTV mode. • When the main picture is in Video, S-Video or DVD, neither PC or DTV doesn’t operate as PIP. Select Source Video...

  • Page 48: Changing The Location Of The Pip Image

    Quick way to access the PIP location: Just press “Locate” on the remote control. Move the joystick up or down to select the “Locate”. Move the joystick left or right to move the PIP image from corner to corner on the screen. Press the Menu button to exit.

  • Page 49: Changing The Screen Size

    The screen displays in this order: Wide, Panorama, Zoom1, Zoom2, Stretch, 4:3. Note • If you watch a still image or the 4:3 mode for a long time, image may be burned onto the screen, view the monitor in wide mode or panorama mode as possible.

  • Page 50: Freezing The Picture

    Freezing the Picture Still Press the Still button on the remote control to freeze a mov- ing picture into a still one. Press again to cancel. Auto Pixel Shift To prevent image retention, the screen automatically moves by one pixel.

  • Page 51: Time Setting

    Setting the Clock ........52...

  • Page 52: Setting The Clock

    Setting the Clock This PDP has a built-in clock that will appear on screen when you press the Clock Display button on the remote control. Setting this clock also allows you to use it to automatically turn the PIP On or Off.

  • Page 53: 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. Move the joystick up or down to select “TIME”, then press the joystick to enter. Quick way to access the Sleep timer: Just press “Sleep”...

  • Page 54: 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 Press the Menu button. Move the joystick up or down to select the “TIME”, then press the joystick to...
  • Page 55 Move the joystick left or right to select “On”, then press the joystick to enter. If you want to set the Off Time, move the joystick down to select the “Off Time”. Set the “Off Time” just as you set the “On Time”.

  • Page 57: Function Description

    Setting the Pin ........

  • Page 58: Using Rs-232C Cable (Optional)

    A RS 232C cable is not included with the monitor. (The separately sold RS 232C cable is required) As shown on the screen, PDP Remote Controller is used to control the PDP, Controls are made the PDP Remote Control pad shown in diagram. Program disk is provided with your PDP monitor.

  • Page 59: Setting The Pin

    Setting the Pin In case various PDP sets are displayed using a multi cube, use this function to stop the remote control operating by turning the PIN function ON for a specific set. ➢ Do NOT forget the PIN number. If you forgot the PIN number, disconnect the power cord.

  • Page 60: 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 proper- ly, your remote control can operate in four different modes: VCR, Cable, or DVD. Pressing the correspond- ing button on the remote control allows you to switch between these modes, and control whichever piece of equipment you choose.
  • Page 61 Remote Control Codes VCR Codes Cable Box Codes DVD Codes...

  • Page 63: Appendix

    Appendix Troubleshooting...64 Care and Maintenance ...65 Specifications ...66...

  • Page 64: 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 The power indicator is amber blinking Your Remote control does not operate the monitor The monitor won’t turn on...

  • Page 65: 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 66: Specifications

    Screen Size SPK4215M 1108 (W) X 84 (D) X 664.5 (H) mm ; 43.62 (W) X 3.31 (D) X 26.14 (H) inches 54 (W) X 31.5 (D) X 220 (H) mm ; 2.13 (W) X 1.24 (D) X 8.66 (H) inches 36.8kg ;...
  • Page 67 Memo...
  • Page 68 AA68-01689A(ENG)

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