Samsung HP-P3761 Owner's Instructions Manual
Samsung HP-P3761 Owner's Instructions Manual

Samsung HP-P3761 Owner's Instructions Manual

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HP-P3761
This device is a Class B digital apparatus.

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Instructions HP-P3761 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

    User Instructions Screen Image retention Do not display a still image (such as on a video game) 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 4: Table Of Contents

    DNIe (Digital Natural Image engine) ...41 Changing the Screen Size ...42 Freezing the Picture ...44 Viewing the Picture-in-Picture ...45 Selecting a Signal Source (Antenna or Cable) for PIP ...50 Setting the My Color Control Mode ...52 Sound Control Customizing the Sound ...58 Using Automatic Sound Settings ...59...
  • 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...12...
  • Page 6: Your New Plasma Display Panel

    Channel selection. 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...
  • Page 7 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. • DVI Video Input terminal (Not compatible with PC) ´ MONITOR OUT (VIDEO / L-AUDIO-R) Outputs for external devices.
  • Page 8: Remote Control Buttons

    ´ ASPECT button Changes 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 Mutes the PDP sound. Ø VOL (Volume) buttons Adjust volume.
  • 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: • Next to smoke and fire detectors. • Areas subjected to vibration or high voltage.
  • Page 11 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 12: 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 13: Connections

    Connections Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas ...14 Connecting Cable TV...15 Connecting a VCR...17 Connecting a Camcorder ...18 Connecting a DVD Player...19 Connecting a DTV Receiver ...20...
  • Page 14: 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 included in the product package. it has 75-ohm round leads.
  • Page 15: 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 16 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 17: Connecting A Vcr

    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, use an S-Video cable.) Note •...
  • Page 18: Connecting A Camcorder

    Video cable 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, use an S-VIDEO cable.) Note •...
  • Page 19: 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 20: Connecting A Dtv Receiver

    Y, P (COMPONENT) or DVI output jacks on the DTV receiver. Connect an audio cable between the COMPONENT 1, 2 (L/R AUDIO) or DVI (L/R AUDIO) jacks on the PDP and the AUDIO OUTPUT jacks on the DTV receiver.
  • Page 21: Operation

    Operation Turning the PDP On and Off ...22 Plug & Play Feature ...24 Memorizing the Channels...27 Setting Up Your Remote Control ...32 Viewing an External Signal Source ...34...
  • Page 22: Turning The Pdp On And Off

    Press the MODE button to check if the TV mode has been chosen ( Viewing the Menus and Displays Your PDP has a simple, easy-to-use menu system that appears on the PDP screen. This system allows convenient access to the PDP features. Viewing the Menus With the power on, press the MENU button on the remote control.
  • Page 23 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 : Dynamic Sound : Custom : Stereo Clock : 12 : 00 am...
  • Page 24: Plug & Play Feature

    Plug & Play Feature The first time the television is powered ON, several basic 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. The message Start Plug & Play is displayed and then the Language menu is automatically displayed.
  • Page 25 (with lowest first and highest last). 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.
  • Page 26 “Plug & Play”. Press the ENTER button. For further details on how to set the “Plug & Play” feature, refer to the previous page. Note • Plug and Play can only be accessed in the TV mode. (continued) button to Language Time...
  • Page 27: 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 28 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. Air/CATV button to...
  • Page 29 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. button to Air/CATV Auto Program...
  • Page 30 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.
  • Page 31: 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 32: 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 five different modes: TV , VCR, CATV, DVD, or STB.
  • Page 33 Remote Control Codes VCR Codes Cable Box Codes DVD Codes...
  • Page 34: Viewing An External Signal Source

    ENTER button. Press the MENU button to exit. Note • When you connect equipment to the PDP, you can choose between the following sets of jacks: AV1, AV2, S-Video, Component1, Component2, or DVI on the PDP’s rear panel. Input...
  • Page 35: Assigning Names To External Input Mode

    Press the button to select external device, then press the ENTER button. • You can select the VCR, DVD, Cable STB, HD STB, Satellite STB, AV Receiver, DVD Receiver, Game, Camcorder, DVD Combo, or DHR. • Set other signal sources (AV2, S-Video, Component1, Component2, or DVI) using the same method as listed above.
  • Page 37: Picture Control

    Using Automatic Picture Settings ...39 Selecting the Color Tone...40 DNIe (Digital Natural Image engine) ...41 Changing the Screen Size ...42 Freezing the Picture ...44 Viewing the Picture-in-Picture...45 Selecting a Signal Source (Antenna or Cable) for PIP ...50 Setting the My Color Control Mode ...52...
  • Page 38: 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 select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. Press the button to select “Custom”, then press the ENTER button.
  • Page 39: Using Automatic Picture Settings

    Using Automatic Picture Settings Your PDP has automatic picture settings that allow you to easily adjust the video display. Press the MENU button. Press the select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. Quick way to access the picture setting: Just press the “P.MODE”...
  • Page 40: Selecting The Color Tone

    ENTER button. Press the button to select “Cool2”, “Cool1”, “Normal”, “Warm1”, or “Warm2”, then press the ENTER button. • You can select “Cool”, “Normal” or “Warm” in DVI mode. Press the MENU button to exit. button to Mode...
  • Page 41: Dnie (Digital Natural Image Engine)

    3D noise reduction. Press the MENU button. Press the select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. Quick way to select DNIe: Simply press the “DNIe” button under the cover of the remote control. Press the button to select “DNIe”, then press the ENTER button.
  • Page 42: 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 43 • In Component (480p, 720p. 1080i) modes, you can move the picture on screen by pressing button. (All screen modes) • Changing the screen size to Normal, or Zoom during PIP mode will cause the PIP window to disappear. 16:9...
  • Page 44: Freezing The Picture

    Freezing the Picture Still Press the STILL button on the remote control to freeze a moving picture. Press again to cancel. Still mode will automatically be released in 5 minutes to help avoid screen burn.
  • Page 45: Viewing The Picture-In-Picture

    Selecting the PIP Screen Press the MENU button. Press the 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 63.
  • Page 46: Selecting An External Signal

    Press the MENU button to exit. 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. button to...
  • Page 47: Swapping The Contents Of The Pip And Main Image

    Swapping the Contents of the PIP and Main Image Press the MENU button. Press the select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. Quick way to access swapping: Just press the “SWAP” button under the cover of the remote control. Press the button to select “PIP”, then press...
  • Page 48: Changing The Size Of The Pip Window

    Changing the Size of the PIP Window Press the MENU button. Press the select “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 button to select “PIP”, then press...
  • Page 49: Changing The Location Of The Pip Image

    Size Position Air/CATV Channel Sound Select Source Swap Size Position Air/CATV Channel Sound Select ) mode cannot be selected in the “Position” menu. Picture : Dynamic √ √ : Normal √ : Off √ : 16:9 √ √ : On √...
  • Page 50: 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 select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button.
  • Page 51: Changing The Pip Channel

    Changing the PIP Channel Press the MENU button. Press the select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. Quick way to change the PIP channel: Just press the “CH “CH ” button under the cover of the remote control. Press the button to select “PIP”, then press...
  • Page 52: 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 53 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. These images are presented for illustrative purposes.
  • Page 54: 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 select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. Press the button to select “My Color Control”, then press the ENTER button.
  • Page 55 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 select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. Press the button to select “My Color...
  • Page 57: Sound Control

    Sound Control Customizing the Sound ...58 Using Automatic Sound Settings ...59 Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS)Soundtrack ...60 Using the Auto Volume ...61 Setting TruSurround XT ...62 Listening to the Sound of the Sub(PIP) Picture...63 Selecting the Internal Mute ...64...
  • Page 58: Customizing The Sound

    œ or √ button. Press the 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. button to Mode...
  • Page 59: Using Automatic Sound Settings

    • Choose Music when watching music videos or concerts. • Choose Movie when watching movies. • Choose Speech when watching a show that is mostly dialog (i.e., news). • Choose Custom to recall your personalized settings (see “Customizing the Sound”, page 58).
  • Page 60: 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 61: Using The Auto Volume

    “Auto volume” lets you automatically adjust the volume of the desired channel by lowering the sound output when the modula- tion signal is high or by raising the sound output when the modulation signal is low. Press the MENU button. Press the select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button.
  • Page 62: Setting Trusurround Xt

    Setting 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 63: 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 select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. Press the button to select “PIP”, then press the ENTER button.
  • Page 64: 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 select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button. Press the button to select “Internal Mute”, then press the ENTER button.
  • Page 65: Channel Control

    Channel Control Fine Tuning Channels...66 LNA (Low Noise Amplifier) ...67...
  • Page 66: Fine Tuning Channels

    Fine Tuning Channels Use fine tuning to manually adjust a particular channel for optimal reception. Press the MENU button. Press the select “Channel”, then press the ENTER button. Press the button to select “Fine Tune”, then press the ENTER button.
  • Page 67: 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 select “Channel”, then press the ENTER button.
  • Page 69: Time Setting

    Time Setting Setting the Clock ...70 Setting the Sleep Timer...71 Setting the Timers ...72...
  • Page 70: Setting The Clock

    ENTER button. Press the ENTER button to select “Clock”, then press button to select correct hour. Press the √ button to select “Minute”, then press the button to select correct minute. Press the √ button to select “am/pm”, then press the button to select the proper time of day (am or pm).
  • Page 71: 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 select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Quick way to access the sleep timer setting: Just press the “SLEEP”...
  • Page 72: 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 select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button.
  • Page 73 PDP turns on. Press the √ button to select “Activation”, then press button to select “On” or “Off”. If you want to set Off Time, press the MENU button. Press the button to select “Off Timer”. Set the “Off Timer” just as you set “On Timer”.
  • Page 75: Function Description

    Function Description Selecting a Menu Language ...76 Digital Noise Reduction ...77 Selecting the Film Mode ...78 Using the Color Weakness Enhancement Option ...79 Preventing Screen Burn-in ...80 Setting the Melody Sound ...82 Setting the Blue Screen...83 Viewing Closed Captions ...84...
  • Page 76: Selecting A Menu Language

    Selecting a Menu Language Press the MENU button. Press the select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Press the ENTER button to select “Language”. Press the button to select the appropriate language: “English”, “Français” or “Español”. Press the ENTER button.
  • Page 77: 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 select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button.
  • Page 78: Selecting The Film Mode

    • Film mode is supported in TV, VIDEO, S-VIDEO, and COMPONENT 480i. • Mode discrepancies, such as turning off Film Mode while viewing a film source or turning on Film Mode while viewing non-film sources, may affect the picture quality.
  • Page 79: Using The Color Weakness Enhancement Option

    Using the Color Weakness Enhancement Option This option adjusts the Red, Blue or Green color to enhance the image according to the user's particular color weakness. Press the MENU button. Press the select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Press the button to select “Color Weakness”,...
  • Page 80: Preventing Screen Burn-In

    Preventing Screen Burn-in You can prevent image burn-in on the PDP screen. Press the MENU button. Press the select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Press the button to select “Screen Burn Protection”, then press the ENTER button. Press the ENTER button to select “Pixel Shift”, then press the ENTER button.
  • Page 81 Press the button to select “All White” or “Signal Pattern”, then press the ENTER button. Press the button to select “On”, then press the ENTER button. • Pressing the button will alternate between “On” and “Off”. Press the MENU button to exit.
  • Page 82: 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 select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Press the button to select “Miscellaneous”, then press the ENTER button.
  • Page 83: 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 original picture, you must set the “Blue Screen“ mode to “Off“.
  • Page 84: 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.) button to...
  • Page 85: Using The V-Chip

    4 digits. When the Confirm screen disappears, your PIN has been memorized. 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 button to...
  • Page 86: How To Enable/Disable The V-Chip

    The message “Enter PIN” will appear. Enter your 4 digit PIN number. The “V-Chip” screen will appear. To enable the V-Chip feature, press the ENTER button so that the “V-Chip Lock” field is “On”. (Pressing the button will alternate between “On” and “Off”.) Press the ENTER button.
  • Page 87 How to Set up Restrictions using the “TV Parental Guidelines” 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 select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button.
  • Page 88 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 89 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 90 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: Press the ENTER button.
  • Page 91: Appendix

    Appendix Troubleshooting...92 Care and Maintenance ...93 Specifications ...94...
  • Page 92: 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 93: 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 94: Specifications

    AUDIO input Monitor Output Speaker Output HP-P3761 951.5 (W) x 89.9 (D) x 670 (H) mm / 38.6 (W) x 3.5 (D) x 26.4 (H) inches 30.5 Kg / 67 lbs AC120V~, 60Hz 330 W 1024 (H) X 1024 (V) 92 Cm / 37 Inches (16:9) VHF, UHF (75Ω...
  • Page 95 Memo...
  • Page 96 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 BN68-00724A-00...

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