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- Page 1 Owner’s Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. ON-SCREEN MENUS ICTURE OLOUR EAKNESS OLOUR TELETEXT SRS T IGITAL This device is a Class B digital apparatus. PDP-TELEVISION LASMA (PIP) ICTURE NHANCEMENT ONTROL (OPTION) URROUND...
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Page 2: Precautions When Using The Still Image
Precautions When Using the Still Image The still image may cause permanent damage to the TV screen. • Digital Ready TV: When you select the regular screen (4:3) mode to watch an SD-grade digital broadcast (and the set-top box output is 480p). - Page 3 • When you watch a DVD, CD or a video in wide screen (21:9) format on a wide- screen (16:9) TV. • When you connect a computer or a game console to the TV and select the 4:3 screen mode. (continued) Although digital broadcasting must be in...
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Page 4: User Instructions
2000m in height and do not install and operate there. ◆ Heat on the top of the PDP TV The top side of the product may be hot after long periods of use as heat dissipates from the panel through the vent hole in the upper part of the product. -
Page 5: Checking Parts
Checking Parts Owner’s Instructions Remote Control/ AAA Batteries Power Cord Antenna Cable DNIe (Digital Natural Image engine) This feature bring you more detailed image with 3D noise reduction, detail enhancement, contrast enhancement and white enhancement. New image compensation algorithm gives brighter, clearer, much detailed image to you. -
Page 6: Table Of Contents
◆ F OREWORD Precautions When Using the Still Image ... ■ User Instructions... ■ ◆ C ONNECTING AND REPARING Your New Plasma Display Panel... ■ Infrared Remote Control ... ■ Inserting the Batteries in the Remote Control... ■ Assembling the Stand-Base ... ■... -
Page 7: Your
Contents ◆ U SING ISPLAY (continued) Using the Colour Weakness Enhancement Feature ... ■ Viewing the Picture In Picture (PIP) ... ■ Using the Digital NR (Noise Reduction) Feature ... ■ Protecting the Screen Burning... ■ Changing the Sound Standard ... ■... -
Page 8: Your New Plasma Display Panel
Your New Plasma Display Panel ➢ Front Panel Speaker SOURCE External input selection. MENU Menu display. - VOL + Volume adjustment. Also used to select or adjust items on the on-screen menu. Channel selection. Auto power On. Also used to move up or down in the on-screen menu. -
Page 9: Rear Panel
Your New Plasma Display Panel ➢ The actual configuration on your PDP may be different, depending on your model. Rear Panel ➢ For further details about connection, refer to pages 61~65. a) DVI INPUT (DVI-D / L-AUDIO-R) Connect to the digital video and audio output jack of a device with DVI output. -
Page 10: Infrared Remote Control
English - 10 WHEN YOU PRESS A BUTTON , ‘ ’ APPEARS ALONG WITH SELECTED MODE (TV, VCR, CATV, DVD, OR STB) AND REMAINING BATTERIES ON LCD MAKE THE REMOTE CONTROL WORKS FOR TV, VCR, CATV, DVD PLAYER, AND AUTOMATIC SWITCH-OFF/... -
Page 11: Inserting The Batteries In The Remote Control
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. -
Page 12: Installing The Display On The Wall Attachment Panel
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. - Page 13 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. Use the screws and assemble the plastic hanger. Tighten the screws of the plastic hanger to the back side of the PDP.
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Page 14: Connecting To An Aerial Or Cable Television Network
(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. -
Page 15: Switching On And Off
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. -
Page 16: Becoming Familiar With The Remote Control
The following table presents the most frequently used buttons and their functions. Button SLEEP MUTE MENU EXIT/TV English - 16 ◆ Change channels and adjust the volume ◆ Display the on-screen menu system Viewing Function Used to display the next stored channel. -
Page 17: Setting Up Your Remote Control
This PDP’s remote control can operate VCR, Cable box, DVD, or Set-Top Box, 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 Set-Top Box. -
Page 18: Plug & Play Feature
Press the ENTER ( ) button to confirm your choice. Result: The message Antenna Input Check is displayed. Make sure that the antenna is connected to the TV, then press the ENTER ( ) button. Result: The Area menu is displayed. -
Page 19: Choosing Your Language
Select the appropriate language by pressing the … or † button. Press the ENTER ( ) button to confirm your choice. When you are satisfied with your choice, press the EXIT/TV ( button to return to normal viewing. (continued) Setup √... -
Page 20: Channels
Storing Channels Automatically Channel : Asia/W.Europe √ √ Area √ √ Auto Store √ √ Manual Store √ √ Edit √ √ Fine Tune √ √ Ch. Scan Move Enter Return Channel Area Asia/W.Europe Auto Store CIS/E.Europe Manual Store China Edit Hong Kong/UK Fine Tune... -
Page 21: Storing Channels Manually
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. - Page 22 Storing Channels Manually Manual Store Colour Sound Prog. System System Auto Channel Search Store 47MHz œ œ √ √ Move Adjust Return Manual Store Colour Sound Prog. System System Auto Channel Search Store 47MHz œ œ √ √ Move Adjust Return Manual Store Colour...
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Page 23: Skipping Unwanted Channels
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. -
Page 24: Sorting The Stored Channels
Sorting the Stored Channels Channel : Asia/W.Europe √ √ Area √ √ Auto Store √ √ Manual Store √ √ Edit √ √ Fine Tune √ √ Ch. Scan Move Enter Return Edit √ √ Add/Delete √ √ Sort √ √ : Off √... -
Page 25: Assigning Names To Channels
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 … or † button to select Channel. Result: The options available in the Channel group are displayed. -
Page 26: Using The Lna (Low Noise Amplifier) Feature
Move Enter Return English - 26 This function is very useful in the situation that the TV is used in weak signal. LNA amplifies the TV signal in the weak signal area, but not noise. Press the MENU ( ) button. -
Page 27: Activating The Child Lock
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. -
Page 28: Displaying Information
Displaying Information Mono ✽ Picture : Dynamic Sound : Music 09 : 17 am Changing the Picture Standard Picture √ √ Mode : Dynamic √ √ Custom √ √ Colour Tone : Normal √ √ Colour Control √ √ Film Mode : Off √... -
Page 29: Adjusting The Picture Settings
Custom. ◆ Colour Tone : Cool 2, Cool 1, Norma l, Warm 1, and Warm 2. When you are satisfied with the settings, press the EXIT/TV ( button to return to normal viewing. ➢... -
Page 30: Adjusting The Picture Settings (Pc Or Dvi Mode)
Adjusting the Picture Settings Picture √ √ Mode : High √ √ Custom √ √ Colour Tone : Custom √ √ Colour Control √ √ Film Mode : Off √ √ Size : 16 : 9 √ √ † More Move Enter Return... -
Page 31: Setting The Picture (Pc Mode)
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. - Page 32 Setting the Picture PC Setup √ √ Image Lock √ √ Position √ √ Information √ √ Auto Adjustment Move Enter Return Information : 1024 ✻ 768 Resolution H-Frequency 48. 5KHz V-Frequency 60. 2Hz Return PC Setup √ √ Image Lock √...
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Page 33: Using The Fine Tune
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. -
Page 34: Viewing The Channel Scan Picture
Viewing the Channel Scan Picture Channel : Asia/W.Europe √ √ Area √ √ Auto Store √ √ Manual Store √ √ Edit √ √ Fine Tune √ √ Ch. Scan Move Enter Return Ch. Scan ✽ Return Freezing the Current Picture English - 34 Press the MENU ( ) button. -
Page 35: Selecting The Picture Size
◆ Move the screen up/down using the … or † button after selecting the ◆ Resize the screen vertically using the … or † button after selecting the ◆ Screen enlargement operates only in TV/Video/ S-Video/Component1, 2 input modes. ◆ PC/DVI modes prevents the screen enlargement function. -
Page 36: Selecting The Film Mode
Selecting the Film Mode Picture √ √ Mode : Dynamic √ √ Custom √ √ Colour Tone : Normal √ √ Colour Control √ √ Film Mode : Off √ √ Size : 16 : 9 √ √ † More Move Enter Return... -
Page 37: Setting The My Colour Control (Easy Control)
Setting the My Colour Control (Easy Control) This feature allows you to adjust colours according to their preferences, by adjusting skin, sky, and grass tones using the predefined settings (“Blue”, “Green”, “Pink”, “Standard”, and “Custom”) without affecting other colours on the screen. Press the MENU ( ) button. -
Page 38: Setting The My Colour Control (Detail Control)
Setting the My Colour Control (Detail Control) Picture √ √ Mode : Dynamic √ √ Custom √ √ Colour Tone : Normal √ √ Colour Control √ √ Film Mode : Off √ √ Size : 16 : 9 √ √ †... -
Page 39: Setting The Blue Screen
Setting the Blue Screen If no signal is being received or the signal is very weak, a blue screen automati- cally 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. -
Page 40: Setting The Melody Sound
Setting the Melody Sound Setup √ √ Time √ √ Language : English √ √ Digital NR : On √ √ Miscellaneous √ √ PC Setup √ √ Colour Weakness : Off √ √ Burn Protection Move Enter Return Miscellaneous √... -
Page 41: Using The Colour Weakness Enhancement Feature
Using the Colour Weakness Enhancement Feature This feature adjusts the Red, Green or Blue colour to enhance the picture according to the user's particular colour weakness. 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. -
Page 42: Viewing The Picture In Picture (Pip)
Enter Return English - 42 You can display a sub picture within the main picture of TV program or external A/V devices. In this way you can watch TV program or monitor the video input from any connected devices while watching TV or other video input. - Page 43 Video signal, the sub picture will be blue. (continued) Component1 Component2 X - This PIP combination is not available. O - This PIP combination is available. ) button. : On Source : TV Swap Size Position Prog. : P08 Move Enter Return...
- Page 44 ➢ When the main picture is in the Video mode and the sub picture is in the TV mode, you might not hear the sound of main picture when pressing the SWAP ( ) button after changing the sub picture channel.
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Page 45: Using The Digital Nr (Noise Reduction) Feature
Using the Digital NR (Noise Reduction) Feature If the signal received by your television is weak, you can activate this feature to help reduce any static and ghosting that may appear on the screen. Press the MENU ( ) button. Result: The main menu is displayed. -
Page 46: Protecting The Screen Burning
Protecting the Screen Burning Setup √ √ Time √ √ Language : English √ √ Digital NR : On √ √ Miscellaneous √ √ PC Setup √ √ Colour Weakness : Off √ √ Burn Protection Move Enter Return Burn Protection √... -
Page 47: Changing The Sound Standard
Protecting the Screen Burning Press the … or † button to select Signal Pattern. ) button. Set to On by pressing the … or † Press the ENTER ( button for removing the residual image. Press the ENTER ( ) button. ➢... -
Page 48: Adjusting The Sound Settings
Adjusting the Sound Settings Sound √ √ Mode : Custom √ √ Equalizer √ √ Auto Volume : Off √ √ SRS TSXT : Off √ √ Internal Mute : Off Move Enter Return Equalizer 100 300 1K 3K 10K √... -
Page 49: Adjusting The Volume Automatically
Adjusting the Volume Automatically Each broadcasting station has its own signal conditions, and so it is not easy for you to adjust the volume every time the channel is changed. This feature lets you automatically adjust the volume of the desired channel by lowering the sound output when the modulation signal is high or by raising the sound output when the modulation signal is low. -
Page 50: Setting The Trusurround Xt
Setting the TruSurround XT Sound √ √ Mode : Custom √ √ Equalizer √ √ Auto Volume : Off √ √ SRS TSXT : Off √ √ Internal Mute : Off Move Enter Return Sound Mode : Custom Equalizer Auto Volume : Off SRS TSXT : Off... -
Page 51: Selecting The Internal Mute
Selecting the Internal Mute If you want to hear the sound through separate speakers, cancel the internal amplifier. 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. -
Page 52: Selecting The Sound Mode (Depending On The Model)
Selecting the Sound Mode 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. NICAM Stereo Stereo ➢... -
Page 53: Setting The Sleep Timer
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. -
Page 54: Setting And Displaying The Current Time
Setting and Displaying the Current Time Setup √ √ Time √ √ Language : English √ √ Digital NR : On √ √ Miscellaneous √ √ PC Setup √ √ Colour Weakness : Off √ √ Burn Protection Move Enter Return Time √... -
Page 55: Switching The Television On And Off Automatically
➢ Auto Power Off Auto Power OFF will automatically turn the TV off if you do not operate any controls within 3 hours after the TV is turned on by the timer. This function is available in the timer “On” mode only and will prevent a leakage accldent or overheating caused by your TV being left on too long. -
Page 56: Viewing An External Signal Source
Move Enter Return English - 56 Use the remote control to switch between viewing signals from connected equipment, such as VCR, DVD, Set-Top Boxs and the TV source (broadcast or cable). Press the MENU ( ) button. Result: The main menu is displayed. -
Page 57: Teletext Feature
Teletext Feature 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. -
Page 58: Displaying The Teletext Information
If you wish to display the actual broadcast and teletext information on a single screen, press the TTX/MIX ( button again. To exit from the teletext display, press the EXIT/TV ( (index) button. ) button. -
Page 59: Selecting Display Options
Selecting Display Options 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 ◆... -
Page 60: Selecting A Teletext Page
To display the sub-page, see the following steps. ◆ Press the (sub-page) button. Result: The available sub-pages appear. ◆ Select the required sub-page. Sub-pages can be scrolled by pressing the button. When you have finished, press the EXIT/TV ( return to your normal broadcast. ) button to... -
Page 61: Connecting To The External Devices
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) ① This end can be fitted with: ◆ Three RCA connectors (VIDEO + AUDIO-L/R) ②... -
Page 62: Connecting To The S-Video Input
Connecting to the S-Video Input The S-VIDEO 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 ① To play picture and sound, both the S-VIDEO and RCA connectors must be used. -
Page 63: Connecting To The Dvi Input
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. -
Page 64: Connecting To The Component Input
Connecting to the Component Input Rear of the TV ① ② English - 64 ① The “COMPONENT 1” connectors are used for equipment with a DVD output. (480i/480P/576i/576P/720P/1080i) DTV receiver ② The “COMPONENT 2” connectors are used for DTV receiver. -
Page 65: Connecting And Using The Home Theater System
◆ Disable the PDP TV internal speaker to enjoy the rich sound through the speakers of your Home Theater System. ◆ In this case, enjoy the sound from the Home Theater System while the PDP TV does not produce the audio. -
Page 66: Setting Up Your Pc Software (Windows Only)
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.) English - 66 Right click the mouse on the Windows Desktop, then click on Properties. -
Page 67: Input Mode (Pc/Dvi)
◆ The television might operate abnormally if a non-standard video format is selected. Notes ◆ The PC text quality for PS-37S4H is optimum in XGA mode (1024 x 768@60Hz). ◆ When this television is used as a PC display, 32-bit colour is supported. -
Page 68: Pin Configurations
Pin Configurations PC Input Connector (15Pin) PC IN Red (R) Green (G) Blue (B) Grounding Grounding (DDC) Red (R) Grounding Green (G) Grounding Blue (B) Grounding Reserved Sync Grounding Grounding Data (DDC) Horizontal sync. Vertical sync. Clock (DDC) English - 68 DVI Input Connector (24Pin) Signal... -
Page 69: Troubleshooting: Before Contacting Service Personnel
Troubleshooting: Before Contacting Service Personnel 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... -
Page 70: Programming The Remote Control For Other Components
Macom Magnavox Panasonic 003, 022, 027, 037, 044 Philips 019, 021, 023, 028 Pioneer 018, 020, 004, 044 Regal Regency Samsung 000, 001, 002, 003, 004, 005, 006, 007 Scientific Atlanta Sprucer Stargate 2000 Sylvania Texscan Tocom Universal Viewstar 019, 021,023, 028... - Page 71 021, 056 Pioneer Portland PROSCAN 002, 024 Quartz Quasar Radio Shack/Realistic 007, 026 017, 019, 002, 021, 035, 041, 043, 057, 068 Samsung Sansui Sanyo Scott Sears 018, 019, 006, 024, 028, 029, 041, 048, 051 Sharp Shimom Signature Sony...
- Page 72 - 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 BN68-00745A-00...