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PDP-TELEVISION
(P
D
P
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LASMA
ISPLAY
ANEL
Owner's Instructions
Before operating the unit,
please read this manual thoroughly,
and retain it for future reference.
ON-SCREEN MENUS
Picture In Picture (PIP)
Colour Weakness Enhancement Mode
My Colour Control
TELETEXT
(Option)
SRS TruSurroundXT
Digital Natural Image engine
This device is a Class B digital apparatus.
Register your product at www.samsung.com/global/register
Get user manuals:
See SafeManuals.com

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  • Page 1 ON-SCREEN MENUS Picture In Picture (PIP) Colour Weakness Enhancement Mode My Colour Control TELETEXT (Option) SRS TruSurroundXT Digital Natural Image engine This device is a Class B digital apparatus. Register your product at www.samsung.com/global/register Get user manuals: See SafeManuals.com...

  • Page 2: User Instructions

    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 PDP) on the plasma monitor panel for more than 2 hours as it can cause screen image retention. This image retention is also known as “screen burn”.
  • Page 3 Checking Parts Sold Separately HDMI Cable Antenna Cable S-VIDEO Cable Owner’s Instructions Remote Control/ AAA Batteries Component Cables PC Cable (RCA) Power Cord HDMI/DVI Cable Scart Cable PC Audio Cable English - 3 Get user manuals: See SafeManuals.com...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents ◆ F OREWORD User Instructions.................... ■ ◆ C ONNECTING AND REPARING ISPLAY Control Panel....................■ Infrared Remote Control ................■ Inserting the Batteries in the Remote Control..........■ Assembling the Stand-Base ................■ Installing the Display on the Wall Attachment Panel ........■...

  • Page 5: Your

    Contents (continued) ◆ U SING ISPLAY (continued) Customizing the Sound Settings ..............■ Adjusting the Volume Automatically .............. ■ Setting the TruSurround XT................■ Selecting the Internal Mute................■ Setting the Melody Sound ................■ Selecting the Sound Mode (depending on the model) ........■...

  • Page 6: Control Panel

    Control Panel ➢ The actual configuration of your TV may be different, depending on your model. Front of the TV Speaker a) SOURCE button (ENTER) button Select the external input source. Confirm your choice (Store or Enter). b) MENU button (POWER) button Display the on-screen menu.
  • Page 7 Control Panel (continued) ➢ The actual configuration of your TV may be different, depending on your model. Rear Panel a) HDMI/DVI IN f) S-VIDEO Connect to the HDMI jack of a device with Video input for external devices with an S-Video HDMI output.

  • Page 8: Infrared Remote Control

    Infrared Remote Control TURNS THE TV ON AND OFF DIRECT CHANNEL SELECTION SWITCH REPEATEDLY BETWEEN THE AUTOMATIC SWITCH-OFF/ LAST TWO CHANNELS DISPLAYED/ TELETEXT SIZE SELECTION TELETEXT SUB-PAGE NEXT CHANNEL/ VOLUME INCREASE TELETEXT NEXT PAGE EXTERNAL INPUT SELECTION/ TEMPORARY SOUND SWITCH-OFF TELETEXT PAGE HOLD PREVIOUS CHANNEL/ VOLUME DECREASE...

  • Page 9: Inserting The Batteries In The Remote Control

    Inserting the Batteries in the Remote Control You must insert or replace the batteries in the remote control when you: ◆ Purchase the television ◆ Find that the remote control is no longer operating correctly Remove the cover on the rear of the remote control by pressing the symbol ( ) downwards and then pulling firmly to remove it.

  • Page 10: Installing The Display On The Wall Attachment Panel

    Installation Notes ◆ Contact a technician for installing the wall bracket. ◆ Samsung Electronics is not responsible for any damages to the product or harm to customers when the installation is done by the customer. ◆ This product is for installing on cement walls. The product may not stay in place when installed on plaster or wood.
  • Page 11 Installing the Display on the Wall Attachment Panel (continued) To mount the product on the wall bracket ◆ The shape of the product may vary depending on the model. (The assemblies of the plastic hanger and the screw are the same) Remove the 4 screws on the back of the product.

  • Page 12: Connecting To An Aerial Or Cable Television Network

    (You must not use another general purpose cable. Use the 3M/5M/7M cable supplied by Samsung.) Connecting a Satellite Receiver or Decoder In order to watch television programmes broadcast via a satellite network, you must connect a satellite receiver to the rear of TV.

  • Page 13: Switching Your Television On And Off

    Switching Your Television On and Off The mains lead is attached to the rear of your television. Plug the mains lead into an appropriate socket. Front of the TV Result: The Standby indicator on the front of the television lights up. ➢...

  • Page 14: Familiarizing Yourself With The Remote Control

    Familiarizing Yourself with the Remote Control The remote control is used mainly to: ◆ Change channels and adjust the volume. ◆ Set up the television using the on-screen menu system. The following table presents the most frequently used buttons and their functions.

  • Page 15: Plug & Play Feature

    Plug & Play Feature When the television is initially powered on, several basic customer Plug & Play settings proceed automatically and subsequently. Start Plug & Play The following settings are available. If the television is in standby mode, press the POWER ( ) button Enter Exit...

  • Page 16: Choosing Your Language

    Plug & Play Feature (continued) To activate Plug & Play on the menu, follow the instructions below. Setup Press the MENU ( ) button. Plug & Play Language : English Result: The main menu is displayed. Time Child Lock Press the … or † button to select Setup. Blue Screen : Off Melody...

  • Page 17: Channels

    Storing Channels Automatically You can scan for the frequency ranges available to you (availability depends on your country). Automatically allocated programme numbers Channel may not correspond to actual or desired programme numbers. However Country : Belgium you can sort numbers manually and clear any channels you do not wish Auto Store to watch.

  • Page 18: Storing Channels Manually

    Storing Channels Manually You can store television channels, including those received via cable networks. Channel When storing channels manually, you can choose: Country : Belgium Auto Store ◆ Whether or not to store each of the channels found. Manual Store ◆...
  • Page 19 Storing Channels Manually (continued) If you know the number of the channel to be stored, see the Manual Store following steps. Programme ◆ Press the … or † button to select Channel. Colour System : AUTO Press the ENTER ( ) button.

  • Page 20: Skipping Unwanted Channels

    Skipping Unwanted Channels You can exclude the channels of your choice from the channel scan operation. When you scan through the stored channels, those that you Channel have chosen to skip are not displayed. Country : Belgium All channels that you do not specifically choose to skip are displayed Auto Store during scanning.

  • Page 21: Sorting The Stored Channels

    Sorting the Stored Channels This operation allows you to change the programme numbers of stored channels. This operation may be necessary after using auto store. Channel Country : Belgium Auto Store Press the MENU ( ) button. Manual Store Add/Delete Result: The main menu is displayed.

  • Page 22: Assigning Names To Channels

    Assigning Names to Channels Channel names will be assigned automatically when channel information is broadcast. These names can be changed, allowing you to assign new Channel names. Country : Belgium Auto Store Manual Store Press the MENU ( ) button. Add/Delete Sort Result:...

  • Page 23: Locking The Channel

    Locking the Channel This feature allows you to prevent unauthorized users, such as children, from watching unsuitable programmes by muting out video and audio. Setup Child Lock cannot be released using front panel buttons. Only remote Plug & Play control can release the Child Lock setting, so keep the remote control Language : English away from children.

  • Page 24: Using The Lna (Low Noise Amplifier) Feature

    Using the LNA (Low Noise Amplifier) Feature This function is very useful in the situation that the TV is used in weak signal. LNA amplifies the TV signal in the weak signal area, a low-noise Channel preamplifier boosts the incoming signal. Country : Belgium Auto Store...

  • Page 25: Fine Tuning Channel Reception

    Fine Tuning Channel Reception If the reception is clear, you do not have to fine tune the channel, as this is done automatically during the search and store operation. Channel If the signal is weak or distorted, you may have to fine tune the Country : Belgium channel manually.

  • Page 26: Displaying Information

    Displaying Information You can view the channel information and setting status you have selected by pressing the “INFO ( )” button on the remote control. The information displayed varies according to the selected source. Mono Picture : Dynamic Sound : Custom SRS TSXT : Off 12:00...

  • Page 27: Customizing The Picture Settings

    Customizing the Picture Settings Your television has several setting options that allow you to control the picture quality. Picture Mode : Dynamic Press the MENU ( ) button. Size : Auto Wide Result: The main menu is displayed. Digital NR : On DNIe Demo : Off...

  • Page 28: Setting The Picture (Pc Mode)

    Setting the Picture (PC Mode) ➢ Preset to the PC mode by pressing the SOURCE ( ) button. Press the MENU ( ) button. Setup Result: The main menu is displayed. Plug & Play Language : English Press the … or † button to select Setup. Time Child Lock Result:...
  • Page 29 Setting the Picture (PC Mode) (continued) ➢ Preset to the PC mode by pressing the SOURCE ( ) button. Press the … or † button to select Auto adjustment. Press the ENTER ( ) button. Image Lock Result: The screen quality and position are automatically reset. Position The settings are all finished, and the TV will Auto adjustment...

  • Page 30: Selecting The Picture Size

    Selecting the Picture Size You can select the picture size which best corresponds to your viewing requirements. Picture Mode : Dynamic Size : Auto Wide Press the MENU ( ) button. Digital NR : On DNIe Demo : Off Result: The main menu is displayed.

  • Page 31: Viewing The Dnie Demonstration

    Viewing the DNIe Demonstration This TV includes the DNIe function so as to provide a high visual quality. Picture If you set DNIe Demo to On, you can view an applied DNIe and a Mode : Dynamic normal picture on the screen, for demonstration purposes. Using Size : Auto Wide this function, you can view the difference in the visual quality.

  • Page 32: Setting The My Colour Control (Easy Control)

    Setting the My Colour Control (Easy Control) This feature allows you to adjust colours according to your preferences, by adjusting skin, sky, and grass tones using the predefined settings (Blue, Picture Green, Pink, Standard, and Custom) without affecting other colours on Mode : Dynamic the screen.

  • Page 33: Setting The My Colour Control (Detail Control)

    Setting the My Colour Control (Detail Control) This setting can be adjusted to suit your personal preferences. Picture Mode : Dynamic Press the MENU ( ) button. Size : Auto Wide Result: The main menu is displayed. Digital NR : On DNIe Demo : Off My Colour Control...

  • Page 34: Setting The Blue Screen

    Setting the Blue Screen 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 Setup continue viewing the poor picture, you must set the Blue Screen mode to Plug &...

  • Page 35: Using The Colour Weakness Enhancement Feature

    Using the Colour Weakness Enhancement Feature This feature adjusts the red, green, or blue colour to enhance the picture according to the user's particular colour weakness. Setup Plug & Play Language : English Press the MENU ( ) button. Time Child Lock Result: The main menu is displayed.

  • Page 36: Using The Energy Saving Feature

    Using the Energy Saving Feature This feature adjusts the screen brightness automatically depending on the surrounding lighting conditions. Picture Mode : Dynamic Size : Auto Wide Press the MENU ( ) button. Digital NR : On DNIe Demo : Off Result: The main menu is displayed.

  • Page 37: Viewing The Picture In Picture (Pip)

    Viewing the Picture in Picture (PIP) You can display a sub picture within the main picture of a TV program or external A/V devices. In this way you can watch TV program or monitor Picture the video input from any connected devices while watching TV or other Mode : Dynamic video input.
  • Page 38 Viewing the Picture in Picture (PIP) (continued) Press the … or † button to select Position. Press the ENTER ( ) button. : On Result: The following options are available. Source : TV Swap Size ➢ The Position menu is available when the Size is Position large ( ) mode.
  • Page 39 Viewing the Picture in Picture (PIP) (continued) Easy functions of the remote control. Buttons Feature Used to activate or deactivate the PIP function directly. SOURCE Used to assign a source of the sub picture (TV, Ext.1, Ext.2, AV, or S-Video). SIZE Used to select a size of the sub picture ( (Large),...

  • Page 40: Using The Digital Nr (Noise Reduction) Feature

    Using the Digital NR (Noise Reduction) Feature If the signal received by your television is weak, you can activate this feature to help reduce any static and ghosting that may appear on the Picture screen. Mode : Dynamic Size : Auto Wide Digital NR : On Press the MENU (...

  • Page 41: 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 Setup set picture movement up/down (Vertical Line) and side to side (Horizontal Dot). The Time setting allows you to program the time Plug &...

  • Page 42: Reducing The Effects Of Screen Burn

    Reducing the Effects of Screen Burn If screen burn has occurred, you can select a white screen or signal pattern (rolling screen) to help remove screen burn artifacts. Setup Plug & Play Language : English Press the MENU ( ) button. Time Child Lock Result:...

  • Page 43: Changing The Sound Standard

    Changing the Sound Standard You can select the type of special sound effect to be used when watching a given broadcast. Sound Mode : Custom Equalizer Press the MENU ( ) button. SRS TSXT : Off Result: The main menu is displayed. Auto Volume : Off Internal Mute...

  • Page 44: Customizing The Sound Settings

    Customizing the Sound Settings Your television has several settings which allow you to control the sound quality. Sound Mode : Custom Press the MENU ( ) button. Equalizer SRS TSXT : Off Result: The main menu is displayed. Auto Volume : Off Internal Mute : Off...

  • Page 45: 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. Sound TruSurround delivers a compelling, virtual surround sound experience through any two-speaker playback system, including Mode : Custom internal television speakers.

  • Page 46: Selecting The Internal Mute

    Selecting the Internal Mute If you want to hear the sound through separate speakers, cancel the internal amplifier. Sound Mode : Custom Press the MENU ( ) button. Equalizer SRS TSXT : Off Result: The main menu is displayed. Auto Volume : Off Internal Mute : Off...

  • Page 47: Selecting The Sound Mode (Depending On The Model)

    Selecting the Sound Mode (depending on the model) The “DUAL I-II” button displays/controls the processing and output of the audio signal. When power is switched on, the mode is automatically preset to either “DUAL-I ” or “Stereo”, depending on the current transmission. Type of broadcast On-screen indication Regular broadcast...

  • Page 48: Setting And Displaying The Current Time

    Setting and Displaying the Current Time You can set the television’s clock so that the current time is displayed by pressing the “INFO ( )” button. You must also set the time if Setup you wish to use the automatic on or off timers. Plug &...

  • Page 49: Setting The Sleep Timer

    Setting the Sleep Timer You can select a time period of between 30 and 180 minutes after which the television automatically switches to Standby mode. Setup Plug & Play Language : English Press the MENU ( ) button. Time Child Lock Result: The main menu is displayed.

  • Page 50: Switching The Television On And Off Automatically

    Switching the Television On and Off Automatically You can set the on or off timers so that the television will: ◆ Switch on automatically and tune to the channel of your Setup choice at the time you select. Plug & Play ◆...
  • Page 51 Switching the Television On and Off Automatically (continued) Press the … or † button to select Off Timer. Time Press the ENTER ( ) button. Clock Set 12 : 00 Sleep Timer : Off Result: The Off Timer menu is displayed. On Timer 06 : 00 On Off Timer...

  • Page 52: Viewing An External Signal Source

    Viewing an External Signal Source Use the remote control to switch between viewing signal from connected equipment, such as VCR, DVD, Set-Top box, and the TV Input source (broadcast or cable). Source List : TV Edit Name Press the MENU ( ) button.

  • Page 53: Redirecting An Input To The External Output

    Redirecting an Input to the External Output Your television enables you to choose which audio/video signals are output to the external connector. Setup Plug & Play Language : English Press the MENU ( ) button. Time Child Lock Result: The main menu is displayed. Blue Screen : Off Melody...

  • Page 54: Teletext Feature

    Teletext Feature Most television channels provide written information services via teletext. Information provided includes: ◆ Television programme times ◆ News bulletins and weather forecasts ◆ Sports results ◆ Travel information The teletext pages are organized according to six categories: Part Contents Selected page number.

  • Page 55: Displaying The Teletext Information

    Displaying the Teletext Information You can display Teletext information at any time on your television. ☛ For Teletext information to be displayed correctly, channel reception must be stable; otherwise: ◆ Information may be missing ◆ Some pages may not be displayed Select the channel providing the Teletext service by pressing the button.

  • Page 56: Selecting Display Options

    Selecting Display Options When you have displayed a Teletext page, you can select various options to suit your requirements. To display... Press the... ◆ Hidden text (reveal) (answers to quiz games, for example) ◆ The normal screen (reveal) again ◆ A secondary page (sub-page) ◆...

  • Page 57: Selecting A Teletext Page

    Selecting a Teletext Page You can enter the page number directly by pressing the numeric buttons on the remote control. Enter the three-digit page number given in the content by pressing the corresponding numeric buttons. Result: The current page counter is incremented and the page is then displayed.

  • Page 58: Connecting To External Input/Output

    Connecting to External Input/Output “EXT 1” is used for the equipment with an RGB output, such as video game devices or video disc players. ① Rear of the TV ② ③ Decoder / Video Game Device ① This end can be fitted with: ◆...

  • Page 59: Connecting To The Av Output

    Connecting to the AV Output “AV OUT” are used for the equipment with an RGB output, such as video game devices or video disc players. Rear of the TV ② ① Decoder / Video Game Device Video Disc Player ① This end can be fitted with: ◆...

  • Page 60: Connecting To The Rca Input

    Connecting to the RCA Input ➢ The RCA (VIDEO + AUDIO L /R) connectors are used for equipment, such as camcorders, video disc players, and some video game devices. Camcorder Rear of the TV Video game device Video disc player ➢...

  • Page 61: Connecting To The Component Input

    Connecting to the Component Input Rear of the TV The COMPONENT IN connectors are used for equipment with a DVD or DTV receiver DTV receiver ① ② output. (480i/480p/576i/576p/1080i) ➢ Please be sure to match the colour coded input terminals and cable jacks. Connecting to the PC Input ➢...

  • Page 62: Connecting To The Hdmi Input

    Connecting to the HDMI Input ➢ The “HDMI/DVI IN” connector is used for equipment with an HDMI out. Rear of the TV DTV Set-Top Box Connecting to the HDMI/DVI Compatible ➢ The “HDMI/DVI IN” connector is used for equipment with a DVI out. Rear of the TV DTV Set-Top Box (HDMI/DVI cable)

  • Page 63: Connecting Home Theater System

    Connecting Home Theater System Use the “AV OUT” ports of the PDP for Home Theater System Connections. Rear of the TV Connecting the Home Theater System ① Connect the monitoring audio out L and R jacks of the AV OUT on the rear-side connection panel of the PDP TV to the AUDIO IN jacks of the DVD Home Theater System (or AV Receiver) using...

  • Page 64: Setting Up Your Pc Software (Windows Only)

    PC will probably be different, depending upon your particular version of Windows and your particular 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.) Right click the mouse on the Windows Desktop, then click on Properties.

  • Page 65: Input Mode (Pc)

    Input Mode (PC) Both screen position and size will vary depending on the type of PC monitor and its resolution. The table below shows all of the display modes that are supported: Vertical Horizontal Vertical Horizontal Resolution Video Signal frequency (Hz) frequency (kHz) polarity polarity...
  • Page 66 Troubleshooting: Before Contacting Service Personnel Before contacting Samsung after-sales service, perform the following simple checks. If you cannot solve the problem using the instructions below, note the model and serial number of the television and contact your local dealer. ◆ Check that the mains lead has been connected to a wall socket.
  • Page 67 Memo English - 67 Get user manuals: See SafeManuals.com...
  • Page 68 - AFTER SALES SERVICE - Do not hesitate to contact your retailer or service agent if a change in the performance of your product indicates that a faulty condition may be present. Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This marking shown on the product or its literature,...

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