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- Page 1 SP-S4243 PLASMA DISPLAY Owner’s Instructions This device is a Class B digital apparatus. Register your product at www.samsung.com/global/register...
- Page 2 Important Warranty Information Regarding Television Format Viewing Wide screen format PDP Displays (16:9, the aspect ratio of the screen width to height) are primarily designed to view wide screen format full-motion video. 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.
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Page 3: User Instructions
The PDP can only operate normally at heights under 6500ft. 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 4: Table Of Contents
Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS) track - Analog ... 34 Automatic Volume Control ... 34 Selecting the Internal Mute... 35 Setting the On/Off Melody ... 35 Listening to the Sound of the Sub (PIP) Picture ... 35 Symbol Press Important CHANNEL CONTROL Selecting the Antenna... -
Page 5: General Information
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. Excellent Picture Quality - DNIe technology provides life-like clear images. -
Page 6: Viewing The Control 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 SOURCE... -
Page 7: Viewing The Connection Panel
Network. Side Panel Jacks Use the left side panel jacks to connect a component that is used only occasionally, such as a camcorder or video game. (See page 12) The product color and shape may vary depending on the model. -
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. -
Page 9: Installing Batteries In The Remote Control
Antennas with 300 Ω Flat Twin Leads If you are using an off-air antenna (such as a roof antenna or “rabbit ears”) that has 300 Ω twin flat leads, follow the directions below. 1. Place the wires from the twin leads under the screws on a 300-75 Ω adapter 2. -
Page 10: Connecting Cable Tv
After you have made this connection, set the A/B switch to the “A” position for normal viewing. 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 TV to the cable box’s output channel, which is usually channel 3 or 4.) ➢... -
Page 11: Connecting A Vcr
Connecting a VCR These instructions assume that you have already connected your TV to an antenna or a cable TV system (according to the instructions on pages 9-10). Skip step 1 if you have not yet connected to an antenna or a cable system. -
Page 12: Connecting A Camcorder
When connecting an external device, match the color of the connection terminal to the cable. Connecting a DVD Player/Set-Top Box The rear panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a DVD player/Set-Top Box to your TV. DVD Player / Set-Top Box... -
Page 13: Connecting A Dvd Player/Set-Top Box Via Hdmi
• HDMI allows multiple channels of digital audio (5.1 channels). The difference between HDMI and DVI is that the HDMI cable and plug is smaller in size, has the HDCP (High Bandwidth Digital Copy Protection) coding feature installed, and supports multi-channel digital audio. -
Page 14: Connecting An Amplifier/Dvd Home Theater
Speaker Output Internal Mute On Mute Video No Signal Mute When “Internal Mute” is set to “On”, Sound menus except “Multi-Track Options” and “Digital Output” cannot be adjusted. TV Rear Panel TV Rear Panel Internal Speakers AV, S-Video Component, PC, HDMI... -
Page 15: Operation
3. Press the … … or † † button to memorize the channels of the selected connection. Press the ENTER button to select “Start”. ➢ If the antenna is connected to ANT 2 IN (AIR), select “Air” and if it is connected to ANT 1 IN (CABLE), select “Cable”. ➢... - Page 16 “Select the time zone in which you live.” menu is automatically displayed. 9. Press the … … or † † button to highlight the time zone for your local area (and to move the highlight to the appropriate time zone on the map of the United States).
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Page 17: Changing Channels
Use the number buttons to quickly tune to any channel. Using the “-” Button The “-” button is used to select stations that broadcast both a digital and analog signal. Using the PRE-CH Button to select the Previous Channel 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. -
Page 18: Adjusting The Volume
√ Input, Picture, Sound, Channel, Setup. √ 2. Use the … … or † † button to select one of the five icons. Then press the ENTER button to access the icon’s sub-menu. 3. Press the EXIT button to exit. -
Page 19: Memorizing The Channels
(automatic) and adding and deleting channels (manual). Selecting the Video Signal-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). -
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 Your DVD should turn on if your remote is set up correctly. If your DVD does not turn on after set-up, repeat steps 2, 3 and 4, but try one of the other codes listed for your brand of DVD. If no other codes are listed, try each code, 000 through 141.
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Page 22: Remote Control Codes
003 010 011 012 013 014 015 016 007 026 DIMENSIA DYNATECH ELECTROHOME EMERSON 001 003 006 021 022 025 030 032 034 040 047 050 052 060 063 065 066 067 069 073 FISHER 018 024 028 029 048 051 061 FUNAI GENERAL ELECTRIC... - Page 23 Brand Code ALPHASTAR ANAM 018 034 CHANNEL MASTER CROSSDIGITAL CHAPARRAL DIRECT TV 015 016 017 019 022 045 060 061 062 065 066 067 DAEWOO DISH NETWORK SYSTEM 069 070 DISHPRO DRAKE 018 024 032 DX ANTENNA ECHOSTAR 025 069 070 071...
- Page 24 007 008 009 010 011 VCR Record DHR COMBO Code Brand ANAM AUDIOVOX AUDIOLOGIC ANABA APEX DIGITAL 070 071 074 086 083 084 088 111 112 AIWA BROKSONIC BLAUPUNKT 122 123 B&K CURTIS MATHES 065 077 078 079 082 CYBER HOME CLARION...
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Page 25: To Select The Source
√ 2. Press the ENTER button to select “Source List”. Press the … … or † † button to select signal source, then press the ENTER button. ➢ When you connect equipment to the TV, you can choose between the following sets of jacks: AV1, S-Video1, Component1, Component2, PC, HDMI1, or HDMI2 on the TV’s rear panel and AV2 or S-Video2 on the TV’s side panel. -
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. -
Page 27: Digital Noise Reduction
Move Enter Return 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. Picture Mode : Dynamic... -
Page 28: Changing The Screen Size
Press the P.SIZE button on the remote control to change the picture size. ➢ 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 TV in 16:9 (Wide) mode as much as possible. -
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 applied DNIe and normal pictures on the screen, for demonstration purposes. Using this function, you can view the difference in the visual quality. -
Page 30: 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
5. Press the … … or † † button to select “Size”, then press the ENTER button. Press the … … or † † button to select the desired size of the PIP window, then press the ENTER button. -
Page 32: Sound Control
: Off † More Move Enter Return Customizing the Sound The sound settings can be adjusted to suit your personal preference. (Alternatively, you can use one of the “automatic” settings.) Sound Mode : Custom Equalizer SRS TruSurround XT : Off... -
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. -
Page 34: Choosing A Multi-Channel Sound (Mts) Track - Analog
3. Press the … … or † † button to select “Multi-Track Sound”, then press the ENTER button. Press the … … or † † button to select a setting you want, then press the ENTER button. Press the EXIT button to exit. -
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
Press the … … or † † button to select “Channel”, then press the ENTER button. 2. Press the ENTER button to select “Antenna”. Press the … … or † † button to select “Air” or “Cable”, then press the ENTER button. Press the EXIT button to exit. -
Page 37: To Set-Up Your Favorite Channels
√ √ 4. Press the … … / † † / œ / √ buttons to select a channel as a favorite channel, then press the ENTER button. 5. Press the … … or † † button to select “Favorite”, then press the ENTER button. -
Page 38: Viewing The Channel Lists
Delete All Move Page Return Enter Setting the Default Channel List Mode Displays the channel list automatically when you press CH MGR button on the remote control. (Choose All, Added, or Favorite) Channel Antenna : Air Auto Program Channel Manager... -
Page 39: Labeling Channels
√ √ 2. Press the … … or † † button to select the channel to be assigned a new name, then press the ENTER button. 3. Press the … … or † † button to select a letter, a number or a blank (Results in this sequence: A...Z, 0...9, +, -, * , /, blank). -
Page 40: 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
• In some cases, abnormal signals (such as stripes) might appear on the TV screen when the PC power is turned off (or if the PC is disconnected). If so, press the SOURCE button on the remote control or SOURCE button on the side panel to enter a VIDEO mode. Also, make sure that the PC is connected. -
Page 42: Setting Up The Tv With Your Pc
Adjusting the Screen Quality The purpose of the picture quality adjustment is to remove or reduce picture noise. If the noise is not removed by fine tuning alone, then do the frequency adjustments to the utmost and fine tune again. After the noise has been reduced, re-adjust the picture so that it is aligned on the center of the screen. - 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...
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Page 44: Time Setting
3. Press the ENTER button to select “Clock Mode”. Press the … … or † † button to select “Manual”, then press the ENTER button. 4. Press the … … or † † button to select “Clock Set”, then press the ENTER button. √... - Page 45 Press the … … or † † button to select “Auto”, then press the ENTER button. 4. Press the … … or † † button to select “Time Zone”, then press the ENTER button. 5. Press the … … or † † button to highlight the time zone for your local area (and to move the highlight to the appropriate time zone on the map of the United States), then press the ENTER button.
- Page 46 2. Press the … … or † † button to select “On Timer”, then press the ENTER button. 3. Press the … … or † † button to set the hour, then press the √ button to move to the next step.
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Page 47: Function Description
2. Press the … … or † † button to select “Game Mode”, then press the ENTER button. 3. Select “Off” or “On” by pressing the … … or † † button, then press the ENTER button. 4. Press the EXIT button to exit. -
Page 48: Viewing Closed Captions (On-Screen Text Messages) - Digital
Foreground Opacity and Background Opacity cannot be both set to “Transparent”. • Size: 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”. -
Page 49: Viewing Closed Captions (On-Screen Text Messages) - Analog
Press the … … or † † button to select “On”, then press the ENTER button. 4. Press the … … or † † button to select “Caption Mode”, then press the ENTER button. Press the … … or † † button to select submenu (CC1~CC4 or Text1~Text4) you want, then press the ENTER button. -
Page 50: Menu Transparency Level
Press the … … or † † button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. √ 2. Press the … … or † † button to select “Energy Saving”, then press the ENTER button. √ Press the … … or † † button to select submenu (Standard, Auto Saving, Super Saving) √... -
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 Blue Eye You can set the Blue Power LED on or off. If the TV’s power is tuned off when Blue Eye is set to off, the Blue LED goes off after 5 seconds. This will save power and reduce eye fatigue. -
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 Set up Restrictions Using “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. Setup Plug &...
- Page 55 While “ ” is selected, press the ENTER button to block or unblock the category. To select a different TV-Rating, press the … … or † † button and then repeat the process. ➢ Allow all: Press to unlock all TV ratings. / Block all: Press to lock all TV ratings.
- Page 56 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 57 Press the … … or † † button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. 2. Press the … … or † † button to select “V-Chip”, then press the ENTER button. The message “Enter PIN” will appear. Enter your 4 digit PIN number.
- Page 58 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: Channel Is Locked by...
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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 Connecting External Devices to the PDP Note: To connect external devices such as a DVD or a Home Theater System to the PDP, please refer to following instructions: 4. Remove the Safety Pins. Fasten the 4 plastic latches assembled at...
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Page 62: How To Assemble The Stand-Base
(The exterior of the set may be different than the picture.) ➢ 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. Specifications... -
Page 63: Dimensions
Dimensions TOP VIEW FRONT VIEW JACK PANEL DETAIL 2 1/4"H x 18 3/4"W @ 5 3/4" UP FROM BOTTOM SIDE VIEW REAR VIEW English-63... - 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...