Samsung HP-S6373 Owner's Instructions Manual
Samsung HP-S6373 Owner's Instructions Manual

Samsung HP-S6373 Owner's Instructions Manual

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HP-S6373

PLASMA DISPLAY

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  • Page 1: Plasma Display

    HP-S6373 PLASMA DISPLAY Owner’s Instructions Register your product at www.samsung.com/global/register...
  • Page 2 On PDP models that offer picture sizing features, use these controls to view different formats as a full screen picture. Be careful in the selection and duration of television formats used for viewing. Uneven PDP aging as a result of format selection and use, as well as burned-in images, are not covered by your Samsung limited warranty. U.S.A Only The product unit accompanying this user manual is licensed under certain intellectual property rights of certain third parties.
  • 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”. To avoid such image retention, refer to page 26 of this manual to reduce the degree of brightness and contrast of the screen when displaying a still image.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents GENERAL INFORMATION List of Features ... Accessories... Viewing the Control Panel ... Viewing the Connection Panel... Remote Control... Installing Batteries in the Remote Control ... CONNECTIONS Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas... Connecting Cable TV... 10 Connecting a VCR ... 11 Connecting an S-VHS VCR...
  • Page 5: General Information

    General Information List of Features Adjustable picture settings that can be stored in the TV’s memory. Automatic timer to turn the TV on and off. A special sleep timer. V - Chip function. Excellent Digital Interface & Networking : With a built-in HD digital tuner, non-subscription HD broadcasts can be viewed with no Set-Top Box needed. Remote Control The supplied remote can be used to operate the TV as well as most DVD players, Set-top boxes, Cable Boxes and VCRs.
  • Page 6: Viewing The Control Panel

    Viewing the Control Panel Buttons on the Lower-Right Part of the Panel The buttons on the lower-right panel control your TV’s basic features, including the on-screen menu. To use the more advanced features, you must use the remote control. The product color and shape may vary depending on the model. Œ...
  • Page 7: Viewing The Connection Panel

    Viewing the Connection Panel Rear Panel Jacks Use the rear panel jacks to connect A/V components that will be connected continuously, such as VCR or DVD players. For more information on connecting equipment, see pages 9-14. The product color and shape may vary depending on the model. Œ...
  • Page 8: Remote Control

    Remote Control You can use the remote control up to a distance of about 23 feet from the TV. When using the remote, always point it directly at the TV. You can also use your remote control to operate your VCR, Cable box, DVD player, or Set-Top Box. Œ...
  • Page 9: Installing Batteries In The Remote Control

    Installing Batteries in the Remote Control 1. Lift the cover at the back of the remote control upward as shown in the figure. 2. Install two AAA size batteries. ➢ Make sure to match the “+” and “–” ends of the batteries with the diagram inside the compartment. 3.
  • Page 10: Connecting Cable Tv

    Connecting Cable TV To connect to a cable TV system, follow the instructions below. Cable without a Cable Box 1. Plug the incoming cable into the ANT 1 IN (CABLE) terminal on the back of the TV. ANT 1 IN (CABLE) Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles All Channels 1.
  • Page 11: Connecting A Vcr

    When connecting a VCR, match the color of the connection terminal to the cable. Connecting an S-VHS VCR Your Samsung TV can be connected to an S-Video signal from an S-VHS VCR. (This connection delivers a better picture as compared to a standard VHS VCR.)
  • Page 12: Connecting A Camcorder

    Connecting a Camcorder The side panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a camcorder to your TV. They allow you to view the camcorder tapes without using a VCR Camcorder ➢ Each Camcorder has a different back panel configuration. ➢...
  • Page 13: Connecting A Dvd Player/Set-Top Box Via Hdmi

    Connecting a DVD Player/Set-Top Box via HDMI This connection can only be made if there is an HDMI Output jack on the external device. TV Rear Panel DVD Player/Set-Top Box HDMI Cable (Not supplied) What is HDMI? • HDMI, or high-definition multimedia interface, is a next-generation interface that enables the transmission of the digital audio and video signals using a single cable without compression.
  • Page 14: Connecting An Amplifier/Dvd Home Theater

    Connecting an Amplifier/DVD Home Theater Amplifier/DVD Home Theater Audio Cable (Not supplied) ➢ Each Amplifier/DVD Home Theater has a different back panel configuration. ➢ When connecting an Amplifier/DVD Home Theater, match the color of the connection terminal to the cable. Connecting a PC PC Audio Cable (Not supplied) D-Sub Cable (Not supplied)
  • Page 15: Operation

    Operation Turning the TV On and Off Plug & Play Feature When the TV is initially powered On, basic customer settings proceed automatically and subsequently: Menu language, Channels and Time will be set. Start Plug & Play Select Home Mode when installing this TV at home. Home Shop Move...
  • Page 16 Plug & Play Auto Program in progress. Cable Channel 67 Stop Enter Skip Plug & Play Auto Program is completed. 14 Channels were memorized. Air : 9 , Cable : 5. Enter Skip Plug & Play Select the clock mode. Clock Mode Manual Auto...
  • Page 17: Changing Channels

    If you want to reset this feature... Setup Plug & Play √ Language : English √ Time √ Game Mode : Off √ V-Chip √ Caption √ † More Move Enter Return Menu language, Channels and Time will be set. Start Changing Channels Using the Channel Buttons...
  • Page 18: Adjusting The Volume

    Adjusting the Volume Using the Mute Button At any time, you can cut off the sound using the MUTE button. Viewing the Display The display identifies the current channel and the status of certain audio-video settings. Air 28 Mono Picture Mode : Dynamic Sound Mode : Custom MTS : Stereo 12 : 00 am...
  • Page 19: Memorizing The Channels

    Memorizing the Channels Your TV can memorize and store all of the available channels for both “off-air” (air) and cable channels. After the available channels are memorized, use the CH This eliminates the need to change channels by entering the channel digits. There are three steps for memorizing channels: selecting a broadcast source, memorizing the channels (automatic) and adding and deleting channels (manual).
  • Page 20: Setting Up Your Remote Control

    Setting Up Your Remote Control After it has been set up properly, your remote control can operate in five different modes: TV, VCR, Cable, DVD, or Set-Top Box. Pressing the corresponding button on the remote control allows you to switch between these modes, and control whichever piece of equipment you choose.
  • Page 21 Setting Up the Remote to Operate Your DVD 1. Turn off your DVD. 2. Press the DVD button on your TV’s remote control. 3. Press the SET button on your TV’s remote control. 4. Using the number buttons on your remote control, enter three digits of the DVD code listed on page 24 of this manual for your brand of DVD.
  • Page 22: Remote Control Codes

    Remote Control Codes Brand Code SAMSUNG 000 001 002 003 004 005 077 078 079 ADMIRAL AIWA AKAI 004 027 032 AUDIO DYNAMICS 007 026 BELL&HOWELL BROKSONIC CANDLE 002 003 006 008 015 055 CANON 021 056 CITIZEN 002 003 006 008 015 055...
  • Page 23: Cable Box

    PANASONIC 003 022 027 037 044 PHILIPS 019 021 023 028 PIONEER 004 018 020 044 014 022 040 REGAL SAMSUNG SET-TOP BOX Product Code Ground wave STB 001 002 Satellite STB CABLE STB STB DVD COMBO Satellite STB HDD COMBO Standard...
  • Page 24 SAMSUNG DVD Product Code 000 001 002 DVDR 003 004 BD Record 005 006 VCR COMBO 007 008 009 010 011 VCR Record DHR COMBO Code Brand ANAM AUDIOVOX AUDIOLOGIC ANABA APEX DIGITAL 070 071 074 086 083 084 088 111 112...
  • Page 25: To Select The Source

    To Select the Source Use to select TV or other external input sources connected to the TV. Use to select the input source of your choice. Input Source List : TV √ Edit Name √ Move Enter Return Source List : ---- : ---- S-Video1...
  • Page 26: Picture Control

    Picture Control Using Automatic Picture Settings Your TV has four automatic picture settings (“Dynamic”, “Standard”, “Movie”, and “Custom”) that are preset at the factory. You can activate either Dynamic, Standard, Movie, or Custom by making a selection from the menu. Picture Mode : Dynamic...
  • Page 27: Digital Noise Reduction

    Mode Mode : Dynamic √ Contrast Brightness Sharpness Color Tint G 50 R 50 Color Tone : Cool1 √ Reset Move Enter Return Mode Mode : Dynamic Contrast Cool2 Brightness Cool1 Sharpness Normal Color Tint G 50 Warm1 R 50 Color Tone Warm2 Reset...
  • Page 28: Changing The Screen Size

    Changing the Screen Size Screen size selection depends on the type of video input. Picture Mode : Dynamic √ Size : 16:9 √ Digital NR : On √ DNIe : On √ Film Mode : Off √ Blue Screen : Off √...
  • Page 29: Dnie (Digital Natural Image Engine)

    DNIe (Digital Natural Image engine) This TV includes the DNIe function so as to provide a high visual quality. If you set DNIe to on, you can view the screen with the DNIe feature activated. If you set the DNIe to Demo, you can view the applied DNIe and normal pictures on the screen, for demonstration purposes.
  • Page 30: Viewing Picture-In-Picture

    Viewing Picture-in-Picture This product has one built-in tuner, which does not allow PIP to function in the same mode. For example, you cannot watch one TV channel in the main screen, and a different one in the PIP screen. Please see ‘PIP Settings’ below for details. You can use the PIP feature to simultaneously watch two video sources.
  • Page 31: Freezing The Current Picture

    Swapping the Contents of the PIP and Main Picture : On √ Source : TV √ Swap Size √ Position √ Channel : Air 3 √ Move Enter Return Changing the Size of the PIP Window : On Source : TV Swap Size Position...
  • Page 32: Sound Control

    Sound Control Using Automatic Sound Settings Your TV has automatic sound settings (“Standard”, “Music”, “Movie”, “Speech”, and “Custom”) that are preset at the factory. Or, you can select “Custom”, which automatically recalls your personalized sound settings. Sound Standard Mode Custom Music Equalizer Movie...
  • Page 33: 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. Sound Mode : Custom...
  • Page 34: Choosing A Multi-Channel Sound (Mts) Track - Analog

    Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS) track - Analog Depending on the particular program being broadcast, you can listen to Mono, Stereo or SAP. Multi-Track Sound Sound Mode : Custom √ Equalizer √ SRS TruSurround XT : Off √ Multi-Track Options √...
  • Page 35: Selecting The Internal Mute

    Selecting the Internal Mute Sound output from the TV speakers is muted. This is useful when you want to listen to audio through your sound system instead of the TV. Sound Mode : Custom √ Equalizer √ SRS TruSurround XT : Off √...
  • Page 36: Channel Control

    Channel Control Selecting the Antenna Channel Antenna Auto Program Cable Channel Manager Name Fine Tune Signal Strength † More Move Enter Return Adding and Erasing Channels You can add or delete a channel to display the channels you want only. To use the Channel Manager function, first run Auto Program (see page 19).
  • Page 37: To Set-Up Your Favorite Channels

    Channel Manager /Added Air 2 Air 2 Air 18 Watch Air 10 Air 3 Air 11 Air 4 Air 12 Delete Air 5 Favorite Air 13 Air 6 Air 14 Air 7 Air 15 Air 8 Air 16 Air 9 Air 17 List Mode Delete All...
  • Page 38: Viewing The Channel Lists

    Viewing the Channel Lists You can display a list of all channels, added channels or your favorite channels. Channel Antenna : Air √ Auto Program √ Channel Manager √ Name √ Fine Tune √ Signal Strength √ † More Move Enter Return Channel Manager...
  • Page 39: Labeling Channels

    Labeling Channels Channel Antenna : Air √ Auto Program √ Channel Manager √ Name √ Fine Tune √ Signal Strength √ † More Move Enter Return Name Air 6 Clear Air 7 Clear Air 9 Clear Air 11 Clear Air 13 Clear †...
  • Page 40: Checking The Digital-Signal Strength

    Checking the Digital-Signal Strength Unlike analog channels, which can vary in reception quality from “snowy” to clear, digital (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 41: Pc Display

    Windows and your particular video card. However, 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.) 1.
  • Page 42: Setting Up The Tv With Your Pc

    Setting up the TV with your PC How to Auto Adjust Use the Auto Adjust function to have the TV set automatically adjust the video signals it receives from the PC. The function also automatically fine-tunes the settings and adjusts the frequency values and positions. ➢...
  • Page 43 Changing the Screen Position After connecting the TV to your PC, adjust the position of the screen if it is not well-aligned. ➢ Change to the PC mode first. Image Lock √ Position √ Auto Adjustment Image Reset Move Enter Return Position Adjust...
  • Page 44: Time Setting

    Time Setting Setting the Time 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 Setup Plug &...
  • Page 45 Option 2: Setting the Clock Automatically The Clock can be set automatically if you are receiving a digital signal. Setup Plug & Play √ Language : English √ Time √ Game Mode : Off √ V-Chip √ Caption √ † More Move Enter...
  • Page 46 Setting the On/Off Timer Use this feature to set the TV to turn on or off at a desired time. Setup Plug & Play √ Language : English √ Time √ Game Mode : Off √ V-Chip √ Caption √ †...
  • Page 47: Function Description

    Function Description Selecting a Menu Language Setup Plug & Play √ Language : English √ Time √ Game Mode : Off √ V-Chip √ Caption √ † More Move Enter Return Setup Plug & Play Language English English Time Spanish Game Mode : Off French...
  • Page 48: Viewing Closed Captions (On-Screen Text Messages) - Digital

    Viewing Closed Captions (On-Screen Text Messages) - Digital The Digital Captions function operates on digital channels. Setup Plug & Play √ Language : English √ Time √ Game Mode : Off √ V-Chip √ Caption √ † More Move Enter Return Caption Caption...
  • Page 49: Viewing Closed Captions (On-Screen Text Messages) - Analog

    Viewing Closed Captions (On-Screen Text Messages) - Analog The Analog Caption function operates in either analog TV channel mode or external signal mode. (Depending on the broadcasting signal, the Analog Caption function may operate on digital channels.) Setup Plug & Play √...
  • Page 50: Menu Transparency Level

    Menu Transparency Level Adjusts the transparency of the menu screen. Setup … More Menu Transparency : Medium √ Energy Saving : Standard √ Screen Burn Protection √ √ Function Help : On √ Blue Eye : On √ Move Enter Return Setup More...
  • Page 51: Preventing Screen Burn-In

    Preventing Screen Burn-in To reduce the possibility of screen burn, this unit is equipped with screen burn prevention technology. This technology enables you to set picture movement up/down (Vertical Line) and side to side (Horizontal Dot). The Time setting allows you to program the time between movement of the picture in minutes.
  • Page 52: Setting The Function Help

    Setting the Function Help Displays help on the menu functions. Setup … More Menu Transparency : Medium √ Energy Saving : Standard √ Screen Burn Protection √ √ Function Help : On √ Blue Eye : On √ Move Enter Return Setup …...
  • Page 53: Using The V-Chip

    Using the V-Chip The V-Chip feature automatically locks out programs that are deemed inappropriate for children. The user must enter a PIN (personal ID number) before any of the V-Chip restrictions are set up or changed. ➢ When the V-Chip feature is activated, the PIP features do not function. ➢...
  • Page 54 How to Enable/Disable the V-Chip Setup Plug & Play √ Language : English √ Time √ Game Mode : Off √ V-Chip √ Caption √ † More Move Enter Return V-Chip Enter PIN 0~9 Enter PIN Return V-Chip V-Chip Lock English TV Parental Guidelines MPAA Rating...
  • Page 55 TV Parental Guidelines Allow All Block All Move Enter Return How to Set up Restrictions Using the MPAA Ratings: G, PG, PG-13, R, NC-17, X, NR 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 56 V-Chip Enter PIN 0~9 Enter PIN Return V-Chip V-Chip Lock : On √ TV Parental Guidelines √ MPAA Rating √ Canadian English √ Canadian French √ Downloadable U.S. Rating √ Change PIN √ Move Enter Return MPAA Rating Allow All Block All Move Enter...
  • Page 57 Canadian English Allow All Block All Move Enter Return How to Set up Restrictions Using ‘Canadian French’ Setup Plug & Play √ Language : English √ Time √ Game Mode : Off √ V-Chip √ Caption √ † More Move Enter Return V-Chip...
  • Page 58 Using the V-Chip for Digital channels Parental restriction information can be used while watching DTV channels. Setup Plug & Play Language : English Time Game Mode : Off V-Chip Caption † More Move Enter Return V-Chip Enter PIN 0~9 Enter PIN Return V-Chip V-Chip Lock...
  • Page 59: Appendix

    Appendix Identifying Problems If the TV seems to have a problem, first try this list of possible problems and solutions. If none of these troubleshooting tips apply, call your nearest Samsung service center. Problem Possible Solution Poor picture Try another channel.
  • Page 60: Wall Installation Instructions

    Installation Notes 1. Contact a professional installation service to install the wall bracket. 2. Samsung Electronics is not responsible for any damages to the product or harm to customers or others when the installation is done by the customer. 3. This product is for installing on cement walls. The product may not stay in place when installed on plaster or wood.
  • Page 61 3. Tighten the 6 screws in step 2 (plastic hanger + screw ) to the rear holes of the product. Plastic Hanger How to Adjust Mounting Angle Note: Please secure the mounting bracket on the wall surface after setting its angle at 0° 1.
  • Page 62: How To Assemble The Stand-Base

    ➢ Two or more people should carry the TV. Never lay the TV on the floor because of possible damage to the screen. Always store the TV upright. HP-S6373 63 inch AC 110-120V~ 60Hz 570 W 1366 x 768 @ 60 Hz...
  • Page 63: Dimensions

    Dimensions TOP VIEW JACK PANEL DETAIL 2 1/4"H x 18 3/4"W @ 5 3/4" UP FROM BOTTOM 16.7 SIDE VIEW 60.2 55.6 54.8 35.6 FRONT VIEW REAR VIEW English-63 26.6...
  • Page 64 Contact SAMSUNG WORLD-WIDE If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center. Country Customer Care Center CANADA 1-800-SAMSUNG (7267864) U.S.A 1-800-SAMSUNG (7267864) Web Site Samsung Electronics Canada Inc., Customer Service 55 Standish Court Mississauga, Ontario L5R 4B2 Canada www.samsung.com/ca...

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