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SPL4225

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Instructions SPL4225...
  • Page 2 Caution: To prevent electric shock, match the wide blade of plug to the wide slot, and fully insert the plug. Attention: pour eviter les chocs electriques, introduire la lame le plus large de la fiche dans la borne corre- spondante de la prise et pousser jusqu'au fond.
  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    Do not block these openings with any object, and do not place the Monitor on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. Do not place it near a radiator or heat register. If you place the Monitor on a rack or bookcase, ensure that there is adequate ventilation and that you've followed the manufacturer's instructions for mounting.
  • Page 4 • Protect the power cord. Power supply cords should be routed so that they won’t be walked on or pinched by objects placed on or against them. Pay particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience recepta- cles, and the point where they exit from the unit.
  • Page 5: Fcc Information

    Frequency Interference Statement includes the fol- lowing warning: NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a resi- dential installation.
  • Page 6: User Instructions

    Screen Image retention Do not display a still image (such as on a video game or when hooking up a PC to this Monitor) on the plasma monitor panel for more than several minutes as it can cause screen image retention. This image retention is also known as “screen burn”.
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Connecting PC and Operation Connecting to a PC...46 Adjusting the PC Screen ...50 Changing the Position of the Image...51 Changing the Size of the Image ...52 Enlarging the Image (Zoom) ...53 Moving the Zoom Picture ...54 Picture Quality Adjustment ...55 Information ...58...
  • Page 9: Setup

    Your New Plasma Display Panel ...10 Remote Control Buttons ...12 Wall Installation Instructions ...14 Turning the PDP On and Off ...18 Setup...
  • Page 10: Your New Plasma Display Panel

    Your New Plasma Display Panel Front Panel POWER Press to turn the PDP on and off. Checking Accessories Remote Control/ AAA Batteries Power Cord SOURCE, MENU, VOLUME (-,+), Remote Control Signal Receiver SELECT (▼,▲), MUTE Aim the remote control towards this spot on the Monitor.
  • Page 11 Œ External Speaker Out jacks Connect external speakers. ´ PC(RGB) Input jack (15pin) Connect to the video output jack on your PC. ˇ Component Video Input jacks ( Y/P Component 1 inputs are for 480i/480p. Component 2 inputs are for 480p/720p/ 1080i.
  • Page 12: Remote Control Buttons

    Ø Mute button Press to mute the PDP sound. ∏ P.Mode button Adjust the PDP picture by selecting one of the preset factory settings (or select your personal, customized picture settings.) ” Aspect button Press to change the screen size.
  • Page 13 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 remote control receiver of the monitor. Install two AAA size batter- Slide the cover back into ies.
  • Page 14: Wall Installation Instructions

    Wall Installation Instructions Installation Notes Do not install the PDP in any location other than vertical walls. To protect the performance of the PDP and prevent problems, avoid the following places: • Do not install next to smoke and fire detectors.
  • Page 15: Installing The Display On The Wall Attachment Panel

    See the drawing of the wall attachment panel shown in page 14 to check for the stability of the wall where the PDP is to be installed. If the wall is not enough strong to support the PDP, strengthen the wall before installation.
  • Page 16 Put the insulation rubber point protruding from the rear top of the display in the groove on the top of the wall attachment panel. Lift up the display a little bit so that the insulation rubber point at the bottom of the rear side of the display is put in the groove at the bottom of the wall attachment panel.
  • Page 17 Separating the Display from the Wall Attachment Panel Remove the fixing bolts from both sides (left and right) of the wall attachment panel. Lift and pull the bottom of the display a small amount, to separate the insulation holder point from the bottom of the wall attachment panel.
  • Page 18: Turning The Pdp On And Off

    Your PDP has a simple, easy-to-use menu system that appears on the PDP screen. This system makes it con- venient and fast to use features on the PDP. Your PDP also lets you display the status of many of your PDP’s features.
  • Page 19 Displaying Status Information Press the Display button on the remote control. The PDP will display the Screen size, Resolution, Current time, and screen mode. Displaying Clock Press the Clock Display button on the remote control. The Current time will be displayed on the screen.
  • Page 21: Receiver

    Connections (Connecting Speakers / Receiver) Connecting Speakers ...22 Connecting a VCR/Cable Box ...23 Connecting a DVD ...24 Connecting a Set-Top Box...25...
  • Page 22: Connecting Speakers

    ✱ External speakers MUST have a power handling capability of 7 watts minimum(impedance 8ohm). How to Connect Connect the speaker audio cable to the external speaker output jack on the rear of the PDP, matching the “+” and “-” ends of the cable with the diagram on the PDP.
  • Page 23: Connecting A Vcr/Cable Box

    Audio Input jacks (Video) on the PDP. Videotape Playback: 1. Turn on PDP and press the Video or S-Video(if S-Video jack is connected.) button on your remote control. 2. Turn on your VCR, insert a videotape and press the Play button.
  • Page 24: Connecting A Dvd

    Connect a Video cable between the DVD Output jacks on the DVD and the Component1 Video Input (Y,P ) Input jacks on the PDP. Connect an Audio cable between the Audio Output jacks on the DVD and the Audio Input jacks (Component) on the PDP . Play to DVD: 1.
  • Page 25: Connecting A Set-Top Box

    Connect a Video cable between the Set-Top Box (Y,P the Component 2 Video Input (Y,P Connect an Audio cable between the Audio Output jacks on the Set-T op Box and the Audio Input jacks (Component) on the PDP . To Watch DTV: 1.
  • Page 27: Picture Control

    Picture Control Customizing the Picture ...28 Using Automatic Picture Settings ...29 Viewing the Picture-in-Picture...30 Changing the Screen Size ...33 Freezing the Picture ...34...
  • Page 28: Customizing The Picture

    Customizing the Picture You can use the on-screen menus to change the Brightness, Contrast, Sharpness, Color, and Tint settings of your PDP. Press the Menu button, then press the joystick to enter. Move the joystick left or right to select “Custom”.
  • Page 29: Using Automatic Picture Settings

    Using Automatic Picture Settings Your PDP has automatic picture settings that allow you to adjust the video display easily. Press the Menu button, then press the joystick to enter. Quick way to access the picture setting: Just press “P.Mode” on the remote control.
  • Page 30: Viewing The Picture-In-Picture

    Move the joystick left or right to select “On”. The PIP image will appear in the corner of the screen. Press the Menu button to exit. Note • The PIP function operates in PC mode or Component2 mode only. Select Move Enter...
  • Page 31: 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. Move the joystick up or down to select “PIP”, then press the joystick to enter. Quick way to access the PIP source: Just press “Source”...
  • Page 32 “Locate” in the cover on the remote control. Move the joystick up or down to select “Locate”, then move the joystick left or right to enter. Move the joystick to move the PIP screen where you want. Press the Menu button to exit.
  • Page 33: Changing The Screen Size

    The screen displays in this order: Wide, Panorama, Zoom1, Zoom2, Stretch, 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 monitor in Wide or Panorama mode as much as possible.
  • Page 34: Freezing The Picture

    Freezing the Picture Still Press the Still button on the remote control to freeze a mov- ing picture. Press again to cancel.
  • Page 35: Sound Control

    Sound Control Customizing the Sound ...36 Using Automatic Sound Settings ...37 Using the Surround ...38...
  • Page 36: Customizing The Sound

    Move the joystick left or right to select “Custom”. You will also see the items “Treble”, “Bass”, “Balance” and “Surround”. Move the joystick up or down to select the item you wish to change. Move the joystick left or right to change the value of the item.
  • Page 37: Using Automatic Sound Settings

    “S.Mode” in the cover on the remote control. Move the joystick left or right to select “Custom”, “Standard”, “Music”, “Movie” or “Speech” sound setting. Press the Menu button to exit. Note • The Automatic Sound Setting function doesn’t operate in PC mode. SOUND Select Custom Treble Bass...
  • Page 38: Using The Surround

    Using the Surround Press the Menu button. Move the joystick up or down to select “SOUND”, then press the joystick to enter. Move the joystick up or down to select “Surround”, then move the joystick left or right “Concert”, “Hall” or “Stadium”.
  • Page 39: Time Setting

    Setting the Clock ........40...
  • Page 40: Setting The Clock

    Setting the Clock This PDP has a built-in clock that will appear on screen when you press the Clock Display button on the remote control. Press the Menu button. Move the joystick up or down to select “TIME”, then press the joystick to enter.
  • Page 41: Setting The Sleep Timer

    Setting the Sleep Timer You can set your PDP to automatically turn off after a preset interval. Press the Menu button. Move the joystick up or down to select “TIME”, then press the joystick to enter. Quick way to access the sleep timer: Just press “Sleep”...
  • Page 42: Setting The Timers

    Setting the Timers This PDP can be set to turn on or off automatically at specific times that you choose. Before using the timers, you must set the PDP’s clock, as described previously. Setting the On/Off Timer Press the Menu button. Move the joystick up or down to select “TIME”, then press the joystick to...
  • Page 43 “Off Time”. Set the “Off Time” just as you set “On Time”. • If you want to set the volume level when the PDP turns on, move the joystick down to select “On time volume”. Move the joystick right to set the volume level you want when the PDP turns on.
  • Page 45: Connecting Pc And Operation

    Connecting PC and Operation Connecting to a PC ...46 Adjusting the PC Screen ...50 Changing the Position of the Image ...51 Changing the Size of the Image ...52 Enlarging the Image (Zoom) ...53 Moving the Zoom Picture ...54 Picture Quality Adjustment ...55 Information ...58...
  • Page 46: Connecting To A Pc

    Cable Connecting a PC to the PDP Connect a PC (15pin) cable between the Video Output jack on the PC and the PC Input jack (15p D-SUB) on the PDP. • For an explanation of Component video, see your PC owner’s instructions.
  • Page 47: Pin Configuration

    Plug and Play solution eliminates complicated and time consuming setup. It allows you to install your monitor in a Plug and Play compatible system, without the usual setup hassles and confusion. Your PC system can easily identify and configure itself for use with your display.
  • Page 48 PC will probably be different, depending upon your particular version of Windows and your par- ticular video card. But 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.) On the windows screen, select in the following sequence : Start ➝...
  • Page 49 • If a vertical and horizontal frequency-select mode exists, select 60Hz (vertical) and 31.5kHZ (horizontal). • In some cases, abnormal signals (such as stripes) might appear on the screen when the PC power is turned off (or if the PC is disconnected). If so, press the Source button to enter the VIDEO mode.
  • Page 50: Adjusting The Pc Screen

    Move the joystick up or down to select “Color Control”, then move the joystick left or right to enter. Move the joystick up or down to select the item you want to change. Move the joystick right or left to change the value of the item, using the on-screen gauge as your guide.
  • Page 51: Changing The Position Of The Image

    Changing the Position of the Image After connecting the PDP to your PC, adjust the position of the screen if it is not well-aligned. Preset: • Press the RGB button to select the PC mode. Press the Menu button. Move the joystick up or down to select “SETUP”, then press the joystick...
  • Page 52: Changing The Size Of The Image

    Changing the Size of the Image Preset: • Press the RGB button to select the PC mode. Press the Menu button. Move the joystick up or down to select “SETUP” , then press the joystick to enter. Quick way to access the Size: Just press “Scaling”...
  • Page 53: Enlarging The Image (Zoom)

    Move the joystick up or down to select “Zoom/Pan- ning”, then move the joystick left or right to enter. Move the joystick left or right to enlarge the image. • The picture can be expanded 0 to 10 in Zoom mode. Press the Menu button to exit.
  • Page 54: Moving The Zoom Picture

    Moving the Zoom Picture Preset: • Press the RGB button to select the PC mode. Press the Menu button. Move the joystick up or down to select “SETUP”, then press the joystick to enter. Quick way to access the Panning : Just press “Zoom/Pan”...
  • Page 55: Picture Quality Adjustment

    Picture Quality Adjustment Picture Automatic Adjustment On/Off Preset: • Press the RGB button to select the PC mode. Press the Menu button. Move the joystick up or down to select “SETUP”, then press the joystick to enter. Quick way to access the Auto Adjust: Just press “Auto Adjust.”...
  • Page 56 Frequency Adjustment Preset: • Press the RGB button to select the PC mode. Press the Menu button. Move the joystick up or down to select “SETUP”, then press the joystick to enter. Move the joystick up or down to select “Image Lock”, then move the joystick left or right to enter.
  • Page 57 Fine Tuning (Phase) Preset: • Press the RGB button to select the PC mode. Press the Menu button. Move the joystick up or down to select “SETUP”, then press the joystick to enter. Move the joystick up or down to select “Image Lock”, then move the joystick left or right to enter.
  • Page 58: Information

    Information Preset: • Press the RGB button to select the PC mode. Press the Menu button. Move the joystick up or down to select “SETUP”, then press the joystick to enter. Move the joystick up or down to select “Miscella- neous”, then move the joystick left or right to...
  • Page 59: Power Saver (Pc Mode Only)

    This monitor has a built-in power management system called Power Saver. This power management system saves energy by switching your monitor into a low-power mode when it has not been used for a certain amount of time. This power management system operates with a VESA DPMS compliant video card installed in your computer.
  • Page 61: Function Description

    Setting the Multi Control ....... .63 Using the Key Lock ........64...
  • Page 62: Selecting A Menu Language

    Press the Menu button. Move the joystick up or down to select “SETUP”, then press the joystick to enter. Move the joystick left or right to select the appropri- ate language: English, Spanish, or French. Press the Menu button to exit.
  • Page 63: Setting The Multi Control

    Move the joystick left or right to select the Color Tone : Normal, Warm1, Warm2, Cool1, Cool2. Press the Menu button to exit. Note • In the PC mode, you can’t adjust the Color Tone. SETUP Language English Color Tone...
  • Page 64: Using The Key Lock

    When Key Lock is set to ON, the buttons (SOURCE, MENU, VOLUME, SELECT , MUTE, POWER) on the front of the PDP will not operate. However, these buttons will operate when setting Key Lock OFF . Press the Menu button. Move the joystick up or down to select “SETUP”, then press the joystick...
  • Page 65: 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 four different modes :Monitor, VCR, Cable, or DVD. Pressing the corresponding button on the remote control allows you to switch between these modes, and control whichever piece of equipment you choose.
  • Page 66 Remote Control Codes VCR Codes Cable Box Codes DVD Codes...
  • Page 67: Appendix

    Appendix Troubleshooting...68 Care and Maintenance ...69 Specifications ...70...
  • Page 68: 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. The power indicator is blinking amber. Your Remote control does not operate the monitor.
  • Page 69: 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 70: Specifications

    This PDP applies to Class B digital device. (Note: Class B system is for home use.) This PDP has been registered for residential use in terms of EMI. So it can be used in all areas as well as residential areas.
  • Page 71 Memo...
  • Page 72 Samsung Electronics America inc. 105 Challenger Road, Ridgefield Park, N.J. 07660-0511, U.S.A SERVICE DIVISION TEL: 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864) www.samsungsupport.com BN68-00262A-01(ENG)

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