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  • Page 1 Owner’s Instructions SPP4231...

  • 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 display panel for more than several minutes as it can cause screen image retention. This image retention is also known as “screen burn”.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    DNIe (Digital Natural Image engine) ...43 Changing the Screen Size ...44 Freezing the Picture ...46 Viewing the Picture-in-Picture ...47 Selecting a Signal Source (Antenna or Cable) for PIP ...52 Sound Control Customizing the Sound ...56 Using Automatic Sound Settings ...57 Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS)Soundtrack ...58...

  • Page 5: General Information

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

  • Page 6: Your New Plasma Display Panel

    Press to turn the PDP on and off. 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...
  • Page 7 Rear Panel Œ DVI INPUT Connect to the video output jack for device with DVI output. ´ MONITOR OUT (VIDEO / L-AUDIO-R) Outputs for external devices ˇ PC INPUT (RGB IN / AUDIO) Connect to the video and audio output jack on your PC.

  • Page 8: Remote Control Buttons

    Remote Control Buttons Remote Control...
  • 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.  S. MODE button Select Sound effect.

  • 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 Connect insulation holders to screws (see the illustration below). • If you are uncertain about installation, hire a specialist to install the wall mount bracket. • Be sure to check that the insulation holders are completely secured on both the left and right side after hanging the PDP on the wall mount bracket.
  • Page 12 Put the 4 insulation holders on the PDP in the grooves of the wall mount bracket and pull down on the PDP (Œ) to secure it to the wall mount bracket (´). Tighten the screws as shown (ˇ) so that the PDP cannot be separated from wall mount bracket.
  • Page 13 How to Adjust Mounting Angle Factory default The wall mount bracket is delivered separately. Please tighten the captive screw in the direction of the arrow after assembling the bracket. Changing the angle Secure the PDP to the wall mount bracket. (Please refer to the following instructions.)

  • Page 14: How To Assemble The Stand-Base

    Assemble the PDP with the stand and firmly secure the PDP using 4 screws provided. ➤ ➤ 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.

  • Page 15: Connecting Speakers

    When moving your PDP, do NOT hold the speaker connected to your PDP. It may damage the bracket clamping the speaker and your PDP togetherand result in a drop of your PDP and a risk of personal damage and injury.
  • Page 16 The speakers MUST have to a power handling capability of 10 watts minimum (impedance 8Ω). When you connect the speaker wire to the external speaker out connector, first bind the speaker wire round the ferrite core to secure it. Ferrite Cores The ferrite cores are used to attenuate undesired signals.

  • Page 17: Connections

    Connections Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas ...18 Connecting Cable TV...19 Connecting a VCR...21 Connecting a Camcorder ...22 Connecting a DVD Player...23 Connecting a DTV Receiver ...24...

  • Page 18: 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 19: 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 20 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 21: Connecting A Vcr

    (Note: For better video, you can use an S-Video cable.) Videotape Playback: 1. Turn on your PDP. 2. Press the TV/VIDEO button to select “Video” or “S-Video”. 3. Turn on your VCR, insert a videotape and press the play button.

  • Page 22: Connecting A Camcorder

    1. Turn on your PDP. 2. Press the TV/VIDEO button to select “Video”. 3. Turn on your camcorder and set it to Video Mode. (For details, refer to your camcorder Owner’s instructions.) 4. Set the IN/OUT switch on your camcorder to OUT.

  • Page 23: Connecting A Dvd Player

    1. Turn on your PDP. 2. Press the TV/VIDEO button to select “COMPONENT”. 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 24: Connecting A Dtv Receiver

    Connect a Video cable between the Y, P Y, P (VIDEO OUTPUT JACKS) on the DTV receiver. Connect an Audio cable between the COMPONENT (L/R AUDIO) or DVI jacks on the PDP and the AUDIO OUTPUT jacks on the DTV receiver. To Watch DTV: 1.

  • Page 25: Operation

    Operation Turning the PDP On and Off ...26 Plug & Play Feature ...28 Memorizing the Channels...31 Viewing an External Signal Source ...36...

  • Page 26: 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 27 Displaying Status Information Press the INFO button on the remote control. The PDP will display the Picture mode, Sound mode, MTS, Caption, and Clock. Mono V-Chip Picture : Custom Sound : Custom : Stereo Clock : 12 : 00 am...

  • Page 28: Plug & Play Feature

    POWER button on the remote control. ➤ ➤ The message Plug & Play is displayed. It flickers for a little while, and then the Language menu is automatically displayed. Select the appropriate language by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button.
  • Page 29 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 30 Plug & Play Feature If you want to reset this feature... 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 31: 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 32 After all the available channels are stored, the Auto program menu reappears. Press the ENTER button to stop. 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 33 Repeatedly pressing this button will alternate between “Add” and “Erase”. 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. Add/Delete Deleted Change...
  • Page 34 To View Memorized Channel (PIP Mode) Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Channel”, then press the ENTER button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Scan”, then press the ENTER button. Only the memorized channels are chosen.

  • Page 35: 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 36: Viewing An External Signal Source

    Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select signal source, then press the ENTER button. Notes • When you connect equipment to the PDP, you can choose between the following sets of jacks: AV, S-Video, Component , Monitor OUT, PC or DVI on the PDP’s rear panel. Input...

  • Page 37: 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:...

  • Page 39: Picture Control

    Customizing the Picture ...40 Using Automatic Picture Settings ...41 Selecting the Color Tone...42 DNIe (Digital Natural Image engine) ...43 Changing the Screen Size ...44 Freezing the Picture ...46 Viewing the Picture-in-Picture...47 Selecting a Signal Source (Antenna or Cable) for PIP ...52...

  • Page 40: 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 41: 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 42: 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 43: 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. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “DNIe”, then press the ENTER button.

  • Page 44: 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 45 • In Component (480p, 720p. 1080i) modes, you can move the picture on screen by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button. (All screen modes) • Changing the screen size to Normal, or Zoom during PIP mode will cause the PIP window to disappear.

  • Page 46: 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 47: Viewing The Picture-In-Picture

    Viewing the Picture-in-Picture Selecting the PIP Screen 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 ENTER button, then press the ▲ or ▼...
  • Page 48 Press the MENU button to exit. Note • The PIP function operates in Wide screen. • Using Multi-Screen in the Normal or Zoom screen will change the size of the main screen to Wide screen. Picture Mode : Custom √...
  • Page 49 Swapping the Contents of the PIP Image and Main 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.
  • Page 50 Changing the Size of the PIP Window 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 “Size”, then press the ENTER button.
  • Page 51 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 52: 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 the broadcasting source of PIP picture separately from the main picture. Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button.
  • Page 53 Changing the PIP Channel 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 “Channel”, then press the ENTER button.

  • Page 55: Sound Control

    Sound Control Customizing the Sound ...56 Using Automatic Sound Settings ...57 Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS)Soundtrack ...58 Using the Auto Volume ...59 Setting the TruSurround XT ...60 Selecting the Internal Mute ...61...

  • Page 56: Customizing The Sound

    Press the ▲ or ▼ button to reach the required 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 57: 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 58: Choosing A Multi-Channel Sound (Mts)Soundtrack

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

  • Page 59: Using The Auto Volume

    Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button.

  • Page 60: 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 61: 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 63: Channel Control

    Channel Control Fine Tuning Channels...64...

  • Page 64: 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 65: Connecting A Pc And Operation

    Connecting a PC and Operation Connecting a PC...66 Adjusting the PC Screen...70 Changing the Position of the Image...71 Picture Quality Adjustment ...72 Information ...75...

  • Page 66: Connection A Pc

    Connecting a PC to the PDP Connect a PC (15pin) cable between the PC Output jack (or DVI jack) on the PC and the RGB IN(or DVI IN) Input jack (15p D-SUB) on the PDP. Connect a Audio cable between the Audio (RGB or DVI) on the PC and the Audio L/R (RGB or DVI) input jacks on the PDP.
  • Page 67 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 68 The Windows display-settings for a typical computer are shown below. However, the actual screens on your 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.
  • Page 69 • 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 TV/VIDEO 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 70: Adjusting The Pc Screen

    The “Color Control” is available only when “Color Tone” is set in the custom mode. 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 71: 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 TV/VIDEO button to select “PC.” Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button.

  • Page 72: Picture Quality Adjustment

    Picture Automatic Adjustment Preset: • Press the TV/VIDEO 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 73 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 74 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 75: Information

    Information Preset: • Press the TV/VIDEO 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 77: Time Setting

    Time Setting Setting the Clock ...78 Setting the Sleep Timer...79 Setting the Timers ...80...

  • Page 78: Setting The Clock

    ▲ or ▼ button to select correct minute. Press the √ button to select “am/pm.”, then press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the proper time of day (am or pm). Press the MENU button to exit.

  • Page 79: 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 80: 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 81 Press the √ button to select “Activation”, then press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “On” or “Off”. If you want to set Off Timer, press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Off Timer”. Set the “Off Timer” just as you set “On Timer”.

  • Page 83: Function Description

    Function Description Selecting a Menu Language ...84 Digital Noise Reduction ...85 Selecting the Film Mode ...86 Setting the Melody Sound ...87 Setting the Blue Screen...88 Viewing Closed Captions ...89 Using the V-Chip ...90...

  • Page 84: 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 85: 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 86: 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 87: Setting The Melody Sound

    Setting the Melody Sound You can hear clear melody 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 88: 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 89: 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 90: 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 91 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. Enter your 4- digit PIN number.
  • Page 92 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 93 For example, if you block “L” sub-rating in TV-PG, then the “L” sub-ratings in TV-14 and TV- MA will automatically be blocked. Press the MENU button to clear all the screens. (Or proceed to the next section, and set up additional restrictions based on the MPAA codes).
  • Page 94 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 objection- able ratings (either MPAA or TV-Ratings).
  • Page 95 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: “This channel is blocked by V-Chip”.

  • Page 97: Appendix

    Appendix Troubleshooting...98 Care and Maintenance ...99 Specifications ...100...

  • Page 98: 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 99: 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 100: Specifications

    Specifications Exterior design and product specifications are subject to change without prior notice to improve the performance of this product. This PDP operates as a Class B digital device. (Note: Class B system is for home use.) This PDP has been registered for residential use in terms of EMI.
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  • Page 104 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 BN68-00631A-01...

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