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HP-P5581
This device is a Class B digital apparatus.

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Instructions HP-P5581 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 • Some channels may be scrambled depending on your cable service provider. When you tune to these channels, no screen or a still screen may appear. In order to view the screen properly, you have to go through a subscription process after contacting your service provider.
  • Page 5 OTA broadcast DTV programs. The good news is that you won't have to pay a monthly or per-program charge to watch OTA DTV and HDTV programs. They're free, unlike subscription satellite TV or premium cable TV. All you need is an...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Sound Control Customizing the Sound ...72 Using Automatic Sound Settings ...73 Setting the TruSurround XT ...74 Setting up DNSe (Digital Natural Sound engine) ...75 Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS) track - Digital ...76 Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS) track - Analog ...77 Using the Auto Volume ...78...

  • Page 7: General Information

    General Information Your New Plasma Display Panel ...8 Remote Control Buttons ...10 Wall Installation Instructions ...12 Installing the Speakers ...16 How to assemble the Stand-Base ...20...

  • Page 8: 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...
  • Page 9 Connect to a Digital Audio component. Ò SUB-WOOFER OUT Connect to an active SUB-WOOFER. Ú EXT SPEAKER (8Ω) Connectors for external rear speakers. Æ ANT (75Ω) 75Ω Coaxial connector for Antenna/Cable Network. Note • The HDMI IN, DVI IN jack is not compatible with PC.

  • Page 10: Remote Control Buttons

    LCD. Æ PRE-CH button Tunes to the previous channel. ı SOURCE button Press to display all of the available video sources (TV, AV1, AV2, S-VIDEO1, S-VIDEO2, COMPONENT, DVI, and HDMI). ˜ CH (Channel) buttons Use it to switch channels.
  • Page 11 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. FAV. CH...

  • Page 12: 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 13: 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 screws(4EA) 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 14 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 15: How To Adjust Mounting Angle

    How to Adjust Mounting Angle Note : Please secure the mounting bracket on the wall surface after setting its angle at 0°. Note Factory default Please tighten the captive screw in the direction of the arrow after assembling the bracket.

  • Page 16: Installing The Speakers

    This speaker installation guide is for the PSN5542(BN96-01328A) speakers. 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 2EA!
  • Page 17 Secure the speaker guide bracket with provided screws @. (Always use the proper screws, as indicated.) Screw Secure the speaker dust cover by setting it into the grooves located on the front side of the speakers. Connect the speakers to the PDP using the speaker cable.
  • Page 18 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 19 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 20: How To Assemble The Stand-Base

    Using the 4 screws for securing the stand pegs and the monitor, firmly attach the monitor to the 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.

  • Page 21: Connections

    Connecting a Camcorder ...27 Connecting a DVD Player...28 Connecting a DTV Receiver ...29 Connecting to HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) ...30 Connecting a Digital TV Set-Top Box ...31 Connecting a Digital Audio System ...32 Connecting to an Analog Amplifier/Sub woofer Speaker ...33...

  • Page 22: Connecting Vhf And Uhf Antennas

    Use the antenna cable, an accessory included in the product package. Note • When Antenna is set to AIR, ANT 1 IN(CABLE IN) signal will be the output from ANT1 OUT. (See “Selecting the antenna.” on page 84.) it has 75-ohm round leads.

  • Page 23: 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 ANT 1 IN(CABLE IN) on the PDP.
  • Page 24 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 25: Connecting Cablecard

    The Channel list can now be displayed by pressing CH.LIST button. Notes • Once the channel list has been updated, only the channels on the channel list can be selected. • Remove the cable card by carefully pulling it out with your hands since dropping the cable card may cause damage to it.

  • Page 26: 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 27: 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, use an S-VIDEO cable.) Note •...

  • Page 28: Connecting A Dvd Player

    1. Turn on your PDP. 2. Press the SOURCE 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 29: Connecting A Dtv Receiver

    (COMPONENT) or DVI input jacks on the PDP to the Y, P output jacks on the DTV receiver using a component or DVI-D cable. Connect the AUDIO L/R(COMPONENT or DVI) input jacks on the PDP with the AUDIO output jacks on the DTV receiver using an audio cable.

  • Page 30: Connecting To Hdmi

    Power cord How to Connect Connect the cable or antenna to the antenna input jack on the DTV. Connect the HDMI IN jack on the TV with the HDMI OUT jack on the DTV Set-Top Box using a HDMI cable. Notes •...

  • Page 31: Connecting A Digital Tv Set-Top Box

    Use a DVI-D video cable. How to Connect Connect the DVI AUDIO (L, R) jacks on the TV with the AUDIO OUT jacks on the Set-Top Box using a audio cable. Connect the DVI IN jack on the TV and the VIDEO OUT jack on the Set-Top Box using a DVI-D video cable.

  • Page 32: Connecting A Digital Audio System

    Power cord How to Connect If your audio system has a coaxial digital audio input, connect to the “COAXIAL” output jack on the PDP. If your audio system has a optical digital audio input, connect to the “OPTICAL“ output jack on the PDP.

  • Page 33: Connecting To An Analog Amplifier/Sub Woofer Speaker

    Sub woofer Speaker Power cord How to Connect The “AUDIO OUT” terminals cannot be used for external speakers. You must hook them up to an amplifier. When an audio amplifier is connected to the “AUDIO OUT” terminals: Decrease the gain (volume) of the audio amplifier, and adjust the volume level with the volume control on the PDP.

  • Page 35: Operation

    Operation Turning the PDP On and Off ...36 Viewing the Menus and Displays...39 Memorizing the Channels...40 Adding and Erasing Channels ...43 Setting Up Your Remote Control ...46 Viewing an External Signal Source ...48...

  • Page 36: Turning The Pdp On And Off

    Setting the language, checking the antenna input, memorizing the channels, and setting the time. Note • The Plug & Play function operates after plugging in the PDP for the first time. Press the POWER button on the remote control. The message “Menu language, channels and time will be set.”...
  • Page 37 • If the antenna is connected to ANT 1(CABLE IN), select “CABLE” and if it is connected to ANT 2(AIR IN), select “AIR”. • If both ANT 1 and ANT 2 are connected, select the “Air + Cable”. • If the CableCARD is inserted into the “CableCARD”...
  • Page 38 Press the ENTER button. For further details on setting up options, refer to the previous page. Note • Plug and Play can only be accessed in the TV mode. Select your time zone in which you live. Eastern Central Mountain...

  • Page 39: Viewing The Menus And Displays

    Viewing the Menus and Displays 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 40: Memorizing The Channels

    (manual). Selecting a broadcast source Before your television can begin memorizing the available channels, you must specify the type of signal source that is connected to the TV (i.e., an antenna or a cable system). Press the MENU button. Press the select “Channel”, then press the ENTER button.
  • Page 41 “STD”, “HRC”, or “IRC”, then press the ENTER button. 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.

  • Page 42: Storing Channels In Memory

    Notes • All available DTV and analog channels are automatically stored in memory when channels are selected by directly accessing channels. • It takes approximately 3 to 10 minutes to memorize channels.

  • Page 43: Adding And Erasing Channels

    Adding and Erasing Channels To add channels that were not memorized (or to delete unwanted channels from memory). Press the MENU button. Press the button to select “Channel”, then press the ENTER button. Press the button to select “Add/Delete”, then press the ENTER button.

  • Page 44: 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”. When you use the number buttons, you can directly select channels that were either erased or not memorized.
  • Page 45 Using the “-” Button The “-” button is used to select stations that broadcast both a digital and analog signal. For example, for Channel 7-1 (digital), press “7”, then “-”, then “1”. For channel 7-2 (analog), press “7”, then “-”, then “2”.

  • Page 46: 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 47 Remote Control Codes VCR Codes Cable Box Codes DVD Codes...

  • Page 48: Viewing An External Signal Source

    • When you connect equipment to the PDP, you can choose between the following sets of jacks: AV1, AV2, S-Video1, S-Video2, Component, DVI, or HDMI on the PDP’s rear panel. • HDMI input can only be selected when the external device is turned on and connected via HDMI. Input...

  • Page 49: Assigning Names To External Input Mode

    Press the button to select external device, then press the ENTER button. • You can select the VCR, DVD, D-VHS, Cable STB, HD STB, Satellite STB, PVR STB, AV Receiver, DVD Receiver, GAME, Camcorder, Combo, PC, VOD STB, or TV.

  • Page 51: Picture Control

    Customizing the Picture ...52 Using Automatic Picture Settings ...53 Selecting the Color Tone...54 DNIe (Digital Natural Image engine) ...55 Changing the Screen Size ...56 Freezing the Picture ...58 Viewing the Picture-in-Picture...59 Setting the My Color Control Mode ...65 Selecting the DVI Standard ...69...

  • Page 52: Customizing The Picture

    • In the Component(480p, 720p, 1080i), DVI, HDMI mode, you can’t adjust the Tint. • If you make any changes to these settings, the picture mode is automatically switched to custom. • Each adjusted setting will be stored separately according to its input mode.

  • Page 53: Using Automatic Picture Settings

    ENTER button. Press the MENU button to exit. • Choose Dynamic for viewing the TV during the day or when there is bright light in the room. • Choose Standard for the standard factory settings. • Choose Movie when viewing the movie.

  • Page 54: Selecting The Color Tone

    Selecting the Color Tone Press the MENU button. Press the select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. Press the button to select “Color Tone”, then press the ENTER button. Press the button to select “Cool2”, “Cool1”, “Normal”, “Warm1”, or “Warm2”, then press the ENTER button.

  • Page 55: 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 56: Changing The Screen Size

    Press the MENU button to exit. • 16:9 : Sets the picture to 16:9 wide mode. • Panorama : Use this mode for the wide aspect ratio of a panoramic picture. • Zoom1 : Magnifies the size of the picture on the screen.
  • Page 57 The screen displays in this order: 16:9, Panorama, Zoom1, Zoom2, 4:3. Note • If you watch a still image or the 4:3 mode for a long time (over 2 hours), an image may be burned onto the screen. View the TV in 16:9 or Panorama mode as much as possible.

  • Page 58: Freezing The Picture

    Press the STILL button on the remote control to freeze a moving picture. Press again to cancel. Notes • The still picture will automatically be released after 3 minutes to prevent screen burn. • If you press a remocon button in Still mode, the still picture will be cleared.

  • Page 59: 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. Press the button to select “PIP”, then press the ENTER button.

  • Page 60: 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. Press the select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. Press the button to select “PIP”, then press the ENTER button.

  • Page 61: Swapping The Contents Of The Pip And Main Image

    ENTER button. Press the button to select “Swap”, then press the ENTER button. • The image in the PIP window will appear on the main screen, and vice versa. Note • If main picture is in TV(DTV), COMPONENT, DVI, or HDMI mode, Swap is not available.

  • Page 62: 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. Press the button to select “PIP”, then press the ENTER button. Press the button to select “Size”, then press the ENTER button.

  • Page 63: Changing The Location Of The Pip Image

    Changing the Location of the PIP Image Press the MENU button. Press the select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. Press the button to select “PIP”, then press the ENTER button. Press the button to select “Position”, then press the ENTER button.

  • Page 64: Changing The Pip Channel

    PIP window. Press the MENU button to exit. Notes • When PIP screen size is Double, the same channel cannot be selected for both main and sub screens. • Only Analog cable channels signal inputs can be viewed through PIP.

  • Page 65: Setting The My Color Control Mode

    Setting the My Color Control Mode My Color Control mode allows users to adjust colors according to thier preferences, by adjusting skin, sky, and grass tones using the predefined settings (Standard, Custom, Blue, Green, Pink) without affecting other colors on the screen.
  • Page 66 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 67: 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 68 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 69: Selecting The Dvi Standard

    DVI and HDMI signal sources. The initial setting is “861B”. If you experience a mis-aligned screen image OK when the “DVI and HDMI INPUT” jack on the rear of your TV is used for an external device, switch the setting to “SMPTE”.

  • Page 71: Sound Control

    Using Automatic Sound Settings ...73 Setting the TruSurround XT ...74 Setting up DNSe (Digital Natural Sound engine) ...75 Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS) track - Digital ...76 Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS) track - Analog ...77 Using the Auto Volume ...78 Choosing a Digital Sound Format ...79...

  • Page 72: Customizing The Sound

    Press the MENU button to exit. Note • If you make any changes to the equalizer settings, the sound mode is automatically switched to the custom mode. button to button to...

  • Page 73: Using Automatic Sound Settings

    Using Automatic Sound Settings Your TV has automatic sound settings (“Standard”, “Music”, “Movie”, and “Speech”) that are preset at the factory. Or, you can select “Custom,” which automatically recalls your personalized sound settings. Press the MENU button. Press the select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button.

  • Page 74: 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 75: Setting Up Dnse (Digital Natural Sound Engine)

    “On” and “Off”. Press the MENU button to exit. Note • When using other speaker instead of the one included with the set, set the Speaker Equalizer off. button to Mode Equalizer SRS TruSurround XT : Off...

  • Page 76: Choosing A Multi-Channel Sound (Mts) Track - Digital

    Press the MENU button. Press the select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button. Quick way to access the MTS menu: Just press the “MTS” button on the remote control. You can listen in a language other than the favorite language by pressing the MTS button.

  • Page 77: Choosing A Multi-Channel Sound (Mts) Track - Analog

    ENTER button. Press the MENU button to exit. • Choose “Mono” for channels that are broadcasting in mono, or if you are having difficulty receiving a stereo signal. • Choose “Stereo” for channels that are broadcasting in stereo.

  • Page 78: Using The Auto Volume

    “Auto Volume” 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 79: Choosing A Digital Sound Format

    Choosing a Digital Sound Format Digital sound can be output from the rear panel connector on your TV. The digital sound outputs are connectors labeled “Optical” and “Coaxial”. After connecting a digital-audio component, you must specify the transmission format (Dolby or PCM, as appropriate to your digital audio component).

  • Page 80: Setting Up The Sub Woofer Output

    Setting up the Sub Woofer Output After connecting a Sub Woofer Speaker (sold separately), you may set the activation, volume and cut-off frequency. Press the MENU button. Press the select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button. Press the button to select “Sub Woofer”, then press the ENTER button.

  • Page 81: Setting The On/Off Melody

    Setting the On/Off Melody A melody sound can be set to come on when the TV is powered On or Off. Press the MENU button. Press the select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button. Press the button to select “Melody”, then press the ENTER button.

  • Page 82: Selecting The Internal Mute

    “On” and “Off”. Press the MENU button to exit. Notes • When Internal mute is set to 'On', Sound menus except Multi-track option cannot be adjusted. • The monitor and digital audio outputs (Optical, Coaxial) remain enabled. button to Mode...

  • Page 83: Channel Control

    Channel Control Selecting the antenna ...84 Selecting Your Favorite Channels ...85 Labeling the Channels ...86 Viewing the Channel Lists...87 Fine Tuning Analog Channels ...88 Checking the Digital-Signal Strength ...89 LNA (Low Noise Amplifier) ...90...

  • Page 84: Selecting The Antenna

    • If the antenna is connected to ANT 1(CABLE IN), select “CABLE” and if it is connected to ANT 2(AIR IN), select “AIR”. • If both ANT 1 and ANT 2 are connected, select the antenna input you want. If the antenna input is not selected properly, noise may appear on the screen.

  • Page 85: Selecting Your Favorite Channels

    Selecting Your Favorite Channels You can store of your favorite channels for each available input source (such as TV and Cable box). Then, when you press the FAV.CH button on the remote control, the TV displays only the favorite channels you previously stored, allowing you to quickly and easily find frequently watched channels.

  • Page 86: Labeling The Channels

    • The names of digital broadcasting channels are automatically assigned and thus cannot be assigned by users. • When you use cable card to watch cable broadcasting, it might take some time for a channel name to be displayed due to data-receiving time.

  • Page 87: Viewing The Channel Lists

    Viewing the Channel Lists You can display a list of all channels or your favorite channels. Press the MENU button. Press the button to select “Channel”, then press the ENTER button. Quick way to view the Channel Lists: Just press the “CH.LIST”...

  • Page 88: Fine Tuning Analog Channels

    “Reset”, then press the ENTER button. Press the MENU button to exit. Notes • Only analog TV channels can be fine tuned. • “ * ” will appear next to the name of fine-tuned channels. button to Antenna Auto Program...

  • Page 89: Checking The Digital-Signal Strength

    (HDTV) channels have either perfect reception quality or you will not receive them at all. So, unlike analog channels, you cannot fine tune a digital channel. You can, however, adjust your antenna to improve the reception of available digital channels.

  • Page 90: Lna (Low Noise Amplifier)

    “On” and “Off”. Press the MENU button to exit. Note • LNA functions only when antenna is set to AIR and the settings will be stored separately in each channel. (See “Selecting the antenna.” on page 84.) button to Antenna...

  • Page 91: Time Setting

    Time Setting Setting the Clock ...92 Setting the Sleep Timer...94 Setting the On/Off Timer...95...

  • Page 92: Setting The Clock

    Setting the Clock Setting the clock is necessary in order to use the various timer features of the TV. Also, you can check the time while watching the TV. (Just press the INFO button.) Option 1: Setting the Clock Manually Press the MENU button.
  • Page 93 Option 2: Setting the Clock Automatically The Clock can be set automatically if you are receiving a digital signal. Press the MENU button. Press the button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Press the button to select “Time”, then press the ENTER button.

  • Page 94: Setting The Sleep Timer

    Setting the Sleep Timer The sleep timer automatically shuts off the TV after a preset time (from 30 to 180 minutes). Press the MENU button. Press the select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Quick way to access the sleep timer setting: Simply press the “SLEEP”...

  • Page 95: Setting The On/Off Timer

    Set other items using the same method as above. When finished, press the MENU button to return. • The current time will appear every time you press the INFO button. • You can set the hour and minute directly by pressing the number buttons on the remote control.

  • Page 97: Function Description

    Digital Noise Reduction ...100 Using the Color Weakness Enhancement Option ...101 Selecting the Fan...102 Viewing Closed Captions (On-Screen Text Messages) - Analog ...103 Viewing Closed Captions (On-Screen Text Messages) - Digital ...104 Menu Transparency Level ...106 Setting the Function Help...107 Using the V-Chip ...108...

  • Page 98: 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”, “Spanish”, or “French”. Press the ENTER button.

  • Page 99: 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 select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button.

  • Page 100: 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 “Picture”, then press the ENTER button.

  • Page 101: 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 102: 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 103: Viewing Closed Captions (On-Screen Text Messages) - Analog

    Viewing Closed Captions (On-Screen Text Messages) - Analog The Analog Caption function operates in either analog RF channel mode or external signal mode. Press the Menu button. Press the select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Quick way to select Caption: Simply press the “CAPTION” button under the cover of the remote control.

  • Page 104: Viewing Closed Captions (On-Screen Text Messages) - Digital

    ENTER button. Notes • “Caption Options” are available only when “Service1~ Service6” can be selected in “Caption Mode”. • SERVICE1~6 in digital caption mode may not be available according to the broadcasting type. Setup Language : English...
  • Page 105 This option consists of “Default”, “Small”, “Standard”, and “Large”. The default is “Standard”. • Font Style This option consists of “Default”, “Style0 ~ Style 7”. You can change the font you want. The default is “Style 0”. • Foreground Color This option consists of “Default”, “White”, “Black”, “Red”, “Green”, “Blue”, “Yellow”, “Magenta”,...

  • Page 106: Menu Transparency Level

    Menu Transparency Level Adjusts the transparency of the menu screen. Press the MENU button. Press the button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Press the button to select “Menu Transparency”, then press the ENTER button. Press the button to select level, then press the ENTER button.

  • Page 107: Setting The Function Help

    “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Press the button to select “Function Help”, then press the ENTER button. Press the button to select “On”, then press the ENTER button. Press the MENU button to exit. Setup Language : English...

  • Page 108: 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 109: 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 110 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 111 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.) Note •...
  • Page 112 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 113 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 114: Electronic Program Guide

    Scrolls forward quickly (2 hours). Press the Yellow button on the remote control and repeatedly press the ENTER button the appropriate time is displayed. G Exits from the Program Guide and returns to normal viewing mode. Press the Blue button on the remote control. H Displays the program times (arranged in 1 hour time blocks).

  • Page 115: Using The Electronic Program Guide

    Press the button to select “Mini Guide” or “Full Guide”, then press the ENTER button. • Mini Guide : Displays the guide for one channel. • Full Guide : Displays the guide for all channels. Press the MENU button to exit.
  • Page 116 Press the Blue button or EXIT button to exit. Notes • You can also view information about a single channel by pressing the GUIDE button on the remote control. (The EPG should be pre-set in Mini Guide mode.) • Press the INFO button on the remote control to view the program information for the current channel.
  • Page 117 Notes • The current time displayed on the program information is subject to the time information sent from the broadcasting station, so it may differ from the actual time. • Press the GUIDE button on the remote control to view the program information for all channels.

  • Page 118: Reminder List

    Reminder List Viewing the Reminder List If you have made a scheduled viewing list of programs you would like to see, the channel will be automatically switched to the scheduled program at the scheduled time even if you are watching another program.
  • Page 119 Press the button to select a program to be removed, then press the ENTER button. To remove all programs, press the œ or √ button to select “Cancel All”, then press the ENTER button. Press the MENU button to exit.

  • Page 121: Appendix

    Appendix Troubleshooting...122 Care and Maintenance ...123 Specifications ...124...

  • Page 122: 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. No picture or sound. Poor sound quality. Your remote control does not operate the PDP.

  • Page 123: 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 124: Specifications

    HP-P5581 1425 (W) x 114 (D) x 825.4 (H) mm / 56.10 (W) X 4.49 (D) X 32.50 (H) inches (Without Stand) 1425 (W) x 490 (D) x 921 (H) mm / 56.10 (W) X 19.29 (D) X 36.26 (H) inches (With Stand) 59.2 Kg / 130.5 lbs (Without Stand)
  • Page 125 Memo...
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  • Page 128 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 BN68-00729A-00...

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