Samsung HC-P4363W Owner's Instructions Manual
Samsung HC-P4363W Owner's Instructions Manual

Samsung HC-P4363W Owner's Instructions Manual

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BP68-00342A-00Eng_TV
3/30/04
8:51 PM
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HC-P4363W
PROJECTION TELEVISION
Owner's
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Instructions
This device is a Class B digital apparatus.

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  • Page 1 BP68-00342A-00Eng_TV 3/30/04 8:51 PM Page 1 HC-P4363W PROJECTION TELEVISION Owner’s √ Instructions This device is a Class B digital apparatus.
  • Page 2: Important Warranty Information Regarding Television Format Viewing

    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 constantly moving. Displaying stationary graphics and...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Separate VHF and UHF Antennas ... Connecting Cable TV... Cable without a Cable Box ... Cable with a Cable Box that Descrambles All Channels ... Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles some Channels ... Connecting a VCR ... Connecting a Second VCR to Record from the TV ...
  • Page 4 Using the V-Chip (USA)... How to Change Your Password ... How to Enable/Disable the Rating Controls ... How to Set up Restrictions Using the “TV Parental Guidelines” ... How to Set up Restrictions Using the “MPAA Rating” ... Important Notes About Parental Locks...
  • Page 5: List Of Features

    Discs which cannot be played: DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CDI, HD layer of super Audio CD, CDGs play audio only, not graphics, CDV Accessories Once you have unpacked your TV, check to make sure that you have all the parts shown here. If any piece is missing or broken, call your dealer. Remote Control...
  • Page 6: Familiarizing Yourself With Your New Tv

    O U R Familiarizing Yourself with Your New TV Control Buttons You can control your TV’ s basic features, including the on-screen menu. To use the more advanced features, you must use the remote control. Œ POWER Press to turn the TV on and off.
  • Page 7: Using A Display Deck

    You can display a VCR or DVD Player, etc. by using the display deck. Connection Jacks (Side or Front) You can connect an A/V component that is used only occasionally, such as a camcorder or video game. For information on connecting equipment, see page 18.
  • Page 8: Connection Jacks (Rear)

    O U R Connection Jacks (Rear) Use the rear panel jacks to connect an A/V component that will be connected continuously, such as a VCR or a DVD player. For more information on connecting equipment, see pages 14~19. ΠAntenna terminals Two independent cables or antennas can be connected to these terminals.
  • Page 9: Remote Control (Tv Funtions)

    Remote Control (TV Funtions) You can use the remote control up to about 23 feet from the TV. When using the remote control, always point it directly at the TV. You can also use your remote control to operate your Set-Top box, VCR, Cable box or DVD player.
  • Page 10: Remote Control (Dvd And Extra Funtions)

    BP68-00342A-00Eng_TV 3/30/04 O U R Remote Control (DVD and Extra Funtions) Œ OPEN/CLOSE Press to open or close the disc tray. ´ CLEAR Press to delete a bookmark number and cancel the program play. ˇ DVD MENU Displays the DVD play’s Setup menu.
  • Page 11: Connecting Vhf And Uhf Antennas

    Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas Antennas with 300-ohm Flat Twin Leads If you are using an off-air antenna (such as a roof antenna or “rabbit ears”) that has 300-ohm twin flat leads, follow the directions below. Place the wires from the twin...
  • Page 12: Connecting Cable Tv

    N S TA L L AT I O N Connecting Cable TV You can connect different cable systems to your TV, including cable without a cable box, and cable with a cable box that descrambles some or all channels. Cable without a Cable Box...
  • Page 13: Connecting To A Cable Box That Descrambles Some Channels

    After you’ve 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’...
  • Page 14: Connecting A Vcr

    • Also, you can connect to “AV 3” on the side panel of TV. Connecting a Second VCR to Record from the TV Your TV can send out signals of its picture and sound to be recorded by a second VCR. To do this, connect your second VCR as follows: Connect a set of audio cables between the “AV OUT...
  • Page 15: Connecting A Dvd Player

    N S TA L L AT I O N Connecting a DVD Player The rear panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a DVD player to your TV. Connecting to Y, P Connect a set of audio cables between the “COMPONENT IN 1 (L, R)”...
  • Page 16: Connecting A Digital Tv Set-Top Box

    N S TA L L AT I O N Connecting a Digital TV Set-Top Box The rear panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a Set-Top Box to your TV. Connecting to Y, P Connect a coaxial cable to the ANTENNA IN terminal on the Set-Top Box.
  • Page 17: Connecting To Dvi (Digital Visual Interface)

    TV and the VIDEO OUT jack on the Set-Top Box. • The DIGITAL INPUT jack can only be used with 1080i and 480p picture signals. Set the DTV decoder DIGITAL OUTPUT jack output setting to 1080i or 480p. The DIGITAL INPUT jack is not compatible with the picture signal of a PC.
  • Page 18: Connecting A Camcorder

    N S TA L L AT I O N 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.
  • Page 19: Connecting Additional Speakers

    N S TA L L AT I O N Connecting Additional Speakers The rear panel jacks on your TV make it easy to take advantage of the surround sound system. Connect speaker audio cables to “SURROUND SPEAKER OUT” terminals on the TV.
  • Page 20: Turning The Tv On And Off

    Press the POWER button on the remote control. You can also use the POWER button on the front panel. Plug & Play Feature When the TV is initially powered On, basic customer settings proceed automatically and subsequently as below. Press the POWER button on the remote control.
  • Page 21 BP68-00342A-00Eng_TV 3/30/04 T V O P E R AT I O N The “Auto Program” menu is displayed. Press the ENTER button to start the auto program. The TV begins memorizing all of the available stations. When it has finished, the “Clock Set”...
  • Page 22: Viewing The Menus And On-Screen Displays

    The main menu is displayed. There are five menu groups: “Input”, “Picture”, “Sound”, “Channel” and “Setup”. Press the … or † button to move to an item you want in the menu. Press the œ or √ button to display, change or use the selected items.
  • Page 23: Selecting A Menu Language

    ENTER button. Press the EXIT button to exit. Selecting the Antenna Input You can connect two different signal sources by choosing the antenna input (“Ant.1” or “Ant.2”). Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Channel”, then press the...
  • Page 24: Adjusting The Screen Automatically (Self Focus)

    • Changing channels and any other signal changes will pause the self focus until a stable signal has returned. It resumes after the signal has been stabilised. This feature will not work without a signal • Ambient light that is too bright may affect the self focus. If this occurs, darken the environment and try again.
  • Page 25: Deactivating The Automatic Execution Of The Self Focus

    The “Self Focus” feature starts on default. It will automatically begin 10 minutes after switching on the power and the appearance of the screen image. To set the optimum picture quality, the “Self Focus” will automatically begin again after another 30 minutes, as the screen image is then fully stabilised.
  • Page 26: Memorizing The Channels

    • “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. Proceed to “Storing Channels in Memory Automatically”.
  • Page 27: Storing Channels In Memory Automatically

    T V O P E R AT I O N Storing Channels in Memory Automatically First, select the correct signal source (“Air”, “STD”, “HRC” or “IRC”) as described on the previous page. Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Channel”, then press the...
  • Page 28: Changing Channels

    When you press the CH see all the channels that the TV has memorized. (The TV must have memorized at least three channels.) You will not see channels that were either erased or not memorized. Using the Number Buttons Use the number buttons to quickly tune to any channel.
  • Page 29: Adding And Erasing Channels

    T V O P E R AT I O N Adding and Erasing Channels To add channels that were not memorized (or to delete unwanted channels from memory): Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Channel”, then press the ENTER button.
  • Page 30: Selecting Your Favorite Channels

    P E R AT I O N Selecting Your Favorite Channels You can store your favorite channels for each available input source (such as TV and CATV), This allows you to quickly and easily find frequently watched channels by pressing the FAV.CH button on the remote control.
  • Page 31: Labeling The Channels

    Use this feature to assign an easy-to-remember label to any channel (i.e., “CBS”, “ESPN”, “PBS2”, CNN1”, etc.) A label consists of five fields, where each field is a letter, a number or a blank. When the INFO button is pressed, the channel label will appear next to the channel number.
  • Page 32: Scanning The Channels

    T V O P E R AT I O N Scanning the Channels The TV automatically scan all of the channels it has memorized. Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Channel”, then press the ENTER button.
  • Page 33: Fine Tuning Channels

    T V O P E R AT I O N Fine Tuning Channels The Fine Tuning function lets you manually adjust the TV’ s tuner if you have difficulty tuning channels. Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Channel”, then press the...
  • Page 34: Using Automatic Picture Settings

    ENTER button. Press the EXIT button to exit. • Choose Dynamic for viewing the TV during the day or when there is a bright light in the room. • Choose Standard for the standard factory settings. • Choose Movie when viewing a movie.
  • Page 35: Customizing The Picture

    T V O P E R AT I O N Customizing the Picture You can use the on-screen menus to change the “Contrast”, “Brightness”, “Sharpness”, “Color” and “Tint” according to personal preference. Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Picture”, then press the...
  • Page 36: Selecting The Color Tone

    BP68-00342A-00Eng_TV 3/30/04 T V O P E R AT I O N Selecting the Color Tone Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. Press the … or † button to select “Color Tone”, then press...
  • Page 37: Changing The Picture Size

    Press the EXIT button to exit. Alternate method: Press the P.SIZE button on the remote control repeatedly to select one of the screen format you want. Viewing with a 4:3 signal (When a 4:3 signal is received) 16:9 Viewing with a 16:9 signal (When a 16:9 signal is received) The illustrations below show the change of picture while viewing a DVD title.
  • Page 38: Digital Noise Reduction

    P E R AT I O N Digital Noise Reduction If the broadcast signal received by your TV is weak, you can activate this feature to help reduce any static and ghosting that may appear on the screen. Press the MENU button.
  • Page 39: Viewing Picture-In-Picture

    • This feature doesn’t work when the “V-Chip” or “Caption” is active. • If you turn the TV off while watching and turn it on again, then the mode will return to normal video. • The picture size can’t be changed when the “PIP” is active in the TV or AV mode.
  • Page 40: Selecting An External Source

    BP68-00342A-00Eng_TV 3/30/04 T V O P E R AT I O N Selecting an External Source Press the … or † button to select “Source”, then press the ENTER button. If you have not connected any equipment to the TV’s input jacks, the signal from these inputs will not appear.
  • Page 41: Changing The Location Of The Sub Picture

    Selecting a Signal Source for the Sub picture If the source of the sub picture is “TV” during PIP on, you can select a signal source of the sub picture separately from the main picture. (If the main picture is “ANT 2 IN” and the signal sources are different, making adjustments is necessary.)
  • Page 42: Changing The Channel Of The Sub Picture

    P E R AT I O N Changing the Channel of the Sub picture After you set the signal source (antenna or cable) of sub picture, it is easy to change channels. Press the … or † button to select “Channel”, then press the ENTER button.
  • Page 43: Adjusting The Volume

    Press the VOL + or VOL - buttons to increase or decrease the volume. Using the MUTE Button At any time, you can temporarily cut off the sound by using the MUTE button. Press the MUTE button on the remote control.
  • Page 44: Using Automatic Sound Settings

    Your TV has automatic sound settings (“Standard”, “Music”, “Movie” and “Speech”) that are preset at the factory. You can activate these sound settings by pressing the S.MODE button (or by making a selection from the menu), or you can select “Custom”, which automatically recalls your personalized sound settings.
  • Page 45: Customizing The Sound

    T V O P E R AT I O N Customizing the Sound The sound settings can be adjusted to suit your personal preference. Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button.
  • Page 46: Choosing A Multi-Channel Sound (Mts) Track

    Press the MTS button on the remote control repeatedly to select one of the settings. • 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 47: Auto Volume

    “Auto Volume” automatically adjusts 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 48: Setting The Dolby Digital

    P E R AT I O N Setting the Dolby Digital The “Dolby Digital” mode allows you enjoy Dolby Digital sound effect fully with the speakers are connected to your TV. This allows various modes for the main, center, surround and woofer speakers to be selected.
  • Page 49: Setting The Dynamic Range

    The Test Tone confirms the speaker connections and aligns the levels of the speaker outputs. The order of the Test Tone sounds is as follow: Front Left -> Center -> Front Right -> Rear Right -> Rear Left -> Sub Woofer Press the …...
  • Page 50: Adjusting The Time Delay For Surround Sound Speakers

    P E R AT I O N Adjusting the Time Delay for Surround Sound Speakers To maximize the surround effect, adjust the Time Delays for the left / right surround sound speakers according to the particular nuances of your listening room.
  • Page 51: Selecting A Digital Audio Source

    Press the EXIT button to exit. • OPTICAL: converts the electric signal into an optical light signal, and transmits it through glass fibers. A transmission system of digital audio in the form of a light wave, S/PDIF format using a glass conductor.
  • Page 52: Setting The Clock Manually

    P E R AT I O N Setting the Clock Manually 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.) Press the MENU button.
  • Page 53: Setting The Clock Automatically

    T V O P E R AT I O N Setting the Clock Automatically The Clock can be set automatically if you are receiving a digital signal. Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button.
  • Page 54 BP68-00342A-00Eng_TV 4/1/04 9:11 AM T V O P E R AT I O N Press the … or † button to select “Time Zone”, then press the ENTER button. Press the … or † button to select the time zone for your local area, then press the ENTER button.
  • Page 55: Setting The Sleep Timer

    T V O P E R AT I O N 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 … or † button to select “Setup”, then press the...
  • Page 56: Setting The On/Off Timer

    BP68-00342A-00Eng_TV 3/30/04 T V O P E R AT I O N Setting the On/Off Timer Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Press the ENTER button to select “Time”.
  • Page 57: Setting The Blue Screen Mode

    P E R AT I O N Setting the Blue Screen Mode 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 poor picture, you must set the “Blue Screen”...
  • Page 58: Viewing Closed Caption Information

    P E R AT I O N Viewing Closed Caption Information Your TV decodes and displays the closed captions information that is broadcast along with some television shows. These captions are usually subtitles for the hearing impaired or translations into other languages. All VCRs record the closed caption signal from television programs, so pre-recorded video tapes can also deliver closed-caption information.
  • Page 59: Setting The On/Off Melody

    Press the EXIT button to exit. • Misspellings and unusual characters sometimes occur during closed caption transmissions, especially those of live events. There may be a small delay before captions appear when you change channels. These are not malfunctions of the TV.
  • Page 60: Using The V-Chip (Usa)

    P E R AT I O N Using the V-Chip (USA) Access to channels and programs is controlled by a password (i.e., a 4-digit secret code that is defined by the user). The on-screen menu will instruct you to assign a password (and you can change it later, if necessary).
  • Page 61: How To Enable/Disable The Rating Controls

    BP68-00342A-00Eng_TV 3/30/04 T V O P E R AT I O N How to Enable/Disable the Rating Controls Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Press the … or † button to select “V-Chip”, then press the...
  • Page 62: How To Set Up Restrictions Using The "Tv Parental Guidelines

    “TV-G” through “TV-MA” (everybody else). • The restrictions for these two groups work independently: If a household includes very young children as well as young adults, the TV parental guidelines must be set up separately for each age group. (See page 64.)
  • Page 63: How To Set Up Restrictions Using The "Mpaa Rating

    The Movie rating system uses the “MPAA” (Motion Picture Association of America) system, and its main application is for movies. When the rating controls is on, the TV will automatically block any programs that are coded with objectionable ratings (either “MPAA Rating” or “TV Parental Guidelines”).
  • Page 64: Important Notes About Parental Locks

    Fantasy or cartoon violence. • TV (FCC) ratings : The particular rating that you have selected will be locked (and indicated as a red “L” on a blue background). Also, all of the age-based ratings will be locked within the particular group (i.e., “group 1”...
  • Page 65: Viewing An External Signal Source

    P E R AT I O N Viewing an External Signal Source Use the remote control to switch between viewing signals from connected equipment, such as VCR, DVD, Set-Top box and the TV source (broadcast or cable). Setting the Signal Source Press the MENU button.
  • Page 66: Assigning Names To External Sources

    3/30/04 T V O P E R AT I O N Assigning Names to External Sources This feature enables you to name the input source you have connected. Press the MENU button. Press the ENTER button to select “Input”. Press the … or † button to select “Edit Name”, then press...
  • Page 67: Customizing Your Remote Control

    VCR (Cable box or DVD player). • When your remote is in the TV mode, the VCR (or DVD player) control buttons (REW, STOP, PLAY/PAUSE and FF) will still operate your VCR (or DVD player).
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    BP68-00342A-00Eng_TV 3/30/04 8:51 PM Page 68 T V O P E R AT I O N Remote Control Codes VCR Codes Cable Box Codes DVD Codes...
  • Page 69: Playing A Disc

    BP68-00342A-00Eng_DVD 3/30/04 C h a p t e r F o u r D V D O P E R AT I O N Playing a Disc Playback Press the TV/DVD button to switch the DVD mode. Press the OPEN/CLOSE ( ) button.
  • Page 70 (Forward search) button during pause. • By pressing the (Forward search) button for a second during pause, you can select slow motion playback for 1/2, 1/4, 1/8 or 1/16 of normal speed. • No sound is heard during slow mode.
  • Page 71: Using The Search And Skip Functions

    (Back skip) button, it moves to the beginning of the track. One more press makes it move to the beginning of the previous track. • When playing a VCD 2.0 in MENU OFF mode, a VCD1.1 or a CD, if you press the button, it moves to next track. If you press the beginning of the track.
  • Page 72: Using The Play Function

    To play another song file of the same music folder, press the button and press the … or † button to select a song file. Press the ENTER (Play/Pause) button. To play another song file of another folder, press the œ button to move the music folder lists.
  • Page 73 Getting audio CD quality sound requires an analog/digital sampling rate (conversion to MP3 format) of at least 128 Kbps and up to 160 Kbps. However, choosing higher rates, like 192 Kbps or more, only rarely give better sound quality. Conversely, files with sampling rates below 128 Kbps will not be played properly.
  • Page 74 Press the (Play/Pause) or OPEN/CLOSE button to close the disc tray. Press the … or † button to select the desired MPEG folder, then press the ENTER or √ button. Press the … or † button again to select a MPEG file. Press the...
  • Page 75 The selected picture is displayed. Press the œ or √ button to rotate the picture. Slide Show Press the … or † button to select the desired picture file of the file list, then press the (Play/Pause) button. It enters slide show mode.
  • Page 76: Using The Disc Menu

    Press the ENTER button to select “Disc Menu”. Using the Title Menu Press the DVD MENU button. The DVD menu is displayed. Press the … or † button to select “Title Menu”, then press the ENTER button. 8:55 PM Page 76...
  • Page 77: Displaying The Disc Information

    INFO button. To access the desired title when there is more than one in the disc. For example, if there is more than one movie on a DVD, each movie will be identified. Most DVD discs are recorded in chapters so that you can quickly find a specific passage.
  • Page 78: Using The Zoom Function (Dvd/Vcd)

    (2X/3X/4X). Changing the Camera Angle When a DVD contains multiple angles of a particular scene, you can select the Angle function. Press the ANGLE button. Press the œ or √ button to select the desired screen angle.
  • Page 79: Using The Bookmark Function (Dvd/Vcd)

    D V D O P E R AT I O N Using the Bookmark Function (DVD/VCD) This feature lets you bookmark sections of a DVD or VCD so you can quickly find them at a later time. Press the DVD MENU button.
  • Page 80: Repeat Play

    A-B Repeat Press the œ or √ button to select “A -”. Press the ENTER button at the point where you want the repeat play to start. Press the œ or √ button to select “B”. Press the ENTER button at the point where you want the repeat play to stop.
  • Page 81: Program Play (Cd)

    D V D O P E R AT I O N Program Play (CD) Press the DVD MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Function”, then press the ENTER button. Press the … or † button to select “Program”, then press the ENTER...
  • Page 82: Setting Up The Language For Player Menu

    D V D O P E R AT I O N Setting up the Language for Player Menu If you select the language for the player’ s on-screen displays, it will come up automatically every time. Press the DVD MENU button.
  • Page 83: Setting Up The Display Options

    D V D O P E R AT I O N Setting up the Display Options Press the DVD MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Press the … or † button to select “Display Setup”, then press the...
  • Page 84: Setting Up The Parental Control

    D V D O P E R AT I O N Setting up the Parental Control Press the DVD MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Using a Password Press the … or † button to select “Parental Setup”, then press the...
  • Page 85 3/30/04 D V D O P E R AT I O N Adjusting Rating Level Press the … or † button to select “Rating Level”, then press the ENTER button. Press the … or † button to select the level (e.g. Level 8) and press the ENTER button.
  • Page 86: Identifying Problems

    R O U B L E S H O O T I N G If the TV seems to have a problem, first try this list of possible problems and solutions. If none of these troubleshooting tips apply, then call your nearest service center.
  • Page 87 BP68-00342A-00Eng_TS 3/30/04 R O U B L E S H O O T I N G Problem Disc does not play. 5.1 channel sound is not being reproduced. The “ ” icon appears on screen. Disc Menu doesn’t appear. Playback mode differs from the Setup Menu selection.
  • Page 88: Appendix

    • Do not put heavy objects on top of the cabinet. Temperature • If your TV is suddenly moved from a cold to a warm place, unplug the power cord, and allow at least two hours for moisture that may have formed inside the unit to dry completely.
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