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Samsung PL-H403W Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 Projection TV P r o j e c t i o n C o l o r T e l e v i s i o n P L H 4 0 3 W...

  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    Important: One Federal Court has held that unauthorized recording of copyrighted TV programs is an infringement of U.S. copyright laws. Certain Canadian programs may also be copyrighted and any unauthorized recording in whole or in part may be in violation of these laws.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Using Your TV in Another Country ........

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Do not block these openings with any object, and do not put the TV on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. Do not put the TV near a radiator or heat register. If you do put the TV on a rack or bookcase, make sure that there is adequate ventilation and that you’ve followed the manufacturer’s...
  • Page 5 • Unplug the TV from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system during a lightning storm or when left unattended and unused for long periods of time. This will prevent damage to the unit from lightning and power-line surges.
  • Page 7 Your New Wide TV...

  • Page 8: Your New Wide Tv

    • COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT jacks to obtain a sharper image from external sources Checking Parts 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.

  • Page 9: Side Panel Buttons

    Side Panel Buttons The buttons on the side panel control your TV’s basic features, including the on-screen menu system. To use the more advanced features, you must use the remote control. Side Panel Jacks Use the side panel jacks to connect a component that is used only occasionally (a camcorder or video game, for example) .

  • Page 10: Front Panel Led Indicators

    TV. Turn the TV on after 1 hour. Lamp inside the TV needs to be replaced. • It takes about 30 seconds for the TV to warm up, so normal brightness may not appear immediately.

  • Page 11: Rear Panel Jacks

    VCRs, a laserdisc player and a DVD player etc., because there are two sets of video input jacks and one set of component video input jacks on the rear panel of your TV. For more information, please see “Connections”.

  • Page 12: 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. The remote control can also operate your VCR and cable box.
  • Page 13 Installing Batteries in the Remote Control With normal use, the batteries in the remote control should last about a year. If you notice a performance degradation while using the remote, the batteries may need to be replaced. Make sure you replace both batteries and do not mix old and new batteries in the remote control.
  • Page 15 Connections...

  • Page 16: Connections

    Connections Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas If you do not have a cable system, you will need to connect an antenna to your TV. Antennas with 300-ohm Flat Twin Leads If your antenna looks like this: Place the wires from the twin leads under the screws on the 300-75 ohm adapter (included).
  • Page 17 Separate VHF and UHF Antennas If you have two separate antennas for your TV (one VHF and one UHF), you must combine the two antenna signals before connecting them to the TV. This requires a combiner attachment, which you can buy at an electronics store.

  • Page 18: Connecting Cable Tv

    Connections 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 If you want to connect cable, and you do not need to use a cable box:...
  • Page 19 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’s output channel, which is usually channel 3 or 4.) ANTENNA...

  • Page 20: Connecting A Vcr

    Connect a set of audio cables between the AUDIO OUT jacks on the VCR and the AUDIO jacks on the TV. If you have a “mono” (not stereo) VCR, use the Y-connector (supplied) to hook up to the left and right audio input jacks of the TV.
  • Page 21 S-VHS VCR.) Connecting a Second VCR Your TV can send picture and sound signals to a second, recording VCR. Refer to your VCR’s instructions for more information on recording with this kind of connection. Connect a set of audio cables...

  • Page 22: Connecting A Camcorder

    Operation Connecting a Camcorder The side panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a camcorder to your TV. You can use your camcorder to view tapes without using a VCR. Locate the A/V output jacks on the camcorder.

  • Page 23: Connecting A Dvd Player

    Connecting a DVD Player The rear panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a DVD player to your TV. Connect a set of audio cables between the AUDIO IN 2 jacks on the TV and the AUDIO OUT jacks on the DVD player.
  • Page 25 Operation...

  • Page 26: Operation

    Operation Turning the TV On and Off Press the POWER button on the remote control or on the front panel to turn your TV on and off. Selecting the Menu Language Choose a language for the on-screen menus: English, Spanish or French.

  • Page 27: Viewing The Menus And Displays

    Viewing the Menus and Displays The on-screen menu system allows you to control the settings of your TV. Access the on-screen menu system by pressing the MENU button on the remote control. Once the on-screen menu appears, use the channel (CH▲...

  • Page 28: Channel Memory

    Operation Channel Memory Your TV can memorize and store all of the channels available. Once the channels are memorized, you can use the CH ▲ and CH ▼ buttons to scan through the available channels. Selecting the Broadcast Source Before memorizing available channels, you must select what broadcast source your TV is connected to either an antenna or a cable system.
  • Page 29 With the Setup menu on screen, press CH ▼ to select “Auto Prog.” Press VOL +. The TV will begin memorizing all of the available station. This takes about two minutes. Press VOL + at any time to interrupt the memorization process.

  • Page 30: Changing Channels

    Changing Channels You can change channels on your TV using the CH ▲ and CH ▼ buttons, or by direct selection using the number buttons. You can use the number buttons to tune to any channel (even one that has been erased or has not been memorized).

  • Page 31: Setting The Clock

    Setting the Clock This TV has a built-in clock that will appear on screen when you press the DISPLAY button on the remote control. Setting this clock also allows you to use the TV’s times, which can automatically turn the TV on or off.

  • Page 32: Sound Control

    Operation Sound Control You can control and customize the sound levels and settings of the TV with the remote control. Using the on-screen menus, you can change the TV’s bass, treble, and balance settings. POWER CABLE +100 DISPLAY CH.SCAN ASPECT...
  • Page 33 Press CH ▼ to select the item you want to change. Press VOL – or VOL + to raise or lower the value of the item, using the on-screen gauge as your guide. When you are finished adjusting an item, wait a moment. The level indicator will disappear and the Audio menu will return.

  • Page 34: Picture Control

    Operation Picture Control Using the remote, you can change the contrast, brightness, tint, color, and sharpness settings of the TV. POWER CABLE +100 DISPLAY CH.SCAN ASPECT SWAP STILL MENU MENU CH/VOL TV/VIDEO ERASE MUTE P.STD S.STD SURR. P.STD Picture Standard...
  • Page 35 Guide to Automatic Picture Settings • Choose Standard to set the TV to operate at top performance according to your TV’s specifications. • Choose Mild when viewing the TV in low light, or when playing video games. • Choose Custom if you want to adjust the settings yourself.

  • Page 36: Setting Up Your Remote Control

    Setting Up Your Remote Control This TV’s remote control can operate almost any VCR or cable box. After it has been set up properly, your remote control can operate in three different modes: TV, VCR or Cable. Pressing the corresponding button on the remote control allows you to switch between these modes, and control whichever piece of equipment you choose.
  • Page 37 • When your remote control is in “VCR” mode, the volume buttons still control your TV’s volume. • When your remote is in “TV” mode, the VCR control buttons (PLAY, PAUSE, etc.) still operate your VCR. • When your remote control is in “CABLE” mode, the volume buttons still control your TV’s volume, and the VCR control buttons (PLAY, PAUSE, etc.) still operate your VCR.

  • Page 38: Remote Control Codes

    09, 16, 32, 44, 48, 54 RCA (Unified) Realistic 00, 09, 11, 19, 20 21, 31, 33, 43, 65 09, 12, 38, 50 Ricoh Samsung 18, 24, 26, 65 Sansui 15, 34, 67 0, 07, 09, 12 Paragon Pioneer 16, 25, 31...

  • Page 39: Viewing A Vcr, Dvd Or Camcorder Tape

    When you connect equipment to the TV, you can choose between the following sets of jacks: Video1, Video 2, Component or S-VHS 1 on the TV’s rear panel, and Video3 or S-VHS 2 on the TV’s side panel. Remote Control VCR Buttons...

  • Page 40: Setting The Timers

    Operation Setting the Timers This TV can be set to turn on or off automatically at specific times that you choose. Before using the timers, you must set the TV’s clock, as described previously. POWER CABLE +100 DISPLAY CH.SCAN ASPECT...
  • Page 41 MENU button twice to return to normal viewing. Setting the Sleep Timer You can set your TV to automatically turn off after a preset interval. Press the SLEEP button on the remote control. You’ll see “Sleep: Off” at the bot- tom left of the screen.
  • Page 43 Special Features...

  • Page 44: Special Features

    Special Features Special Video Features This TV’s special video features can help you get a clearer broadcast picture. Fine Tuning Channels Fine tuning lets you manually adjust the TV’s tuner if you have difficulty tuning in a channel. POWER CABLE NUMBER...
  • Page 45 NR (Noise Reduction) If the TV picture you are watching has “ghosts” or “snow”, it may be because the channel’s broadcast sig- nal is weak. Turning on the “NR” feature can help reduce this kind of picture noise. While watching a channel that has excessive “noise,”...

  • Page 46: Special Audio Features

    Special Features Special Audio Features This TV’s special audio features can simulate the surround-sound ambience of a movie theater, or allow you to listen to any one of the audio soundtracks available during a television broadcast. POWER CABLE +100 DISPLAY CH.SCAN...

  • Page 47: Viewing Closed Caption Information

    Viewing Closed Caption Information Your TV decodes and displays the closed-caption 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 48: Using External Speakers

    You can hear more vivid stereo sound if you connect external speakers to your TV. Connecting External Speakers The “external speaker” jacks on the back of your TV are only for connecting to external speakers, and using them for any other connection can damage your TV.

  • Page 49: Using Wireless Headphones

    Using Wireless Headphones Wireless headphones allow you to move around freely while you listen to your TV. When using wireless headphones, remember that if anything blocks the signal between the transmitter and the headphones, the headphones' sound may be affected.

  • Page 50: Changing The Screen Size

    Special Features Changing the Screen Size When you press the ASPECT button on the remote control, the TV’s screen mode choices appear in sequence. The screen displays in this order: Wide, Panorama, Zoom1, Zoom2, Normal. The name of the screen mode will be displayed at the bottom of the TV screen.

  • Page 51: Viewing Picture-In-Picture

    One of the most best features of your TV is the Picture-in-Picture (PIP) feature. The advanced PIP system allows you to watch two different pictures at once, even if you don’t have a VCR connected to your TV. (If you are using a cable box, you may not be able to use all of the PIP features. Contact your cable compa- ny for more information.)
  • Page 52 Press CH ▼ to highlight PIP. Press VOL + to display the PIP menu. Press CH ▼ to select “TV/Video”. Press VOL – or VOL + to select an external signal. You can choose between “Ant.,”...
  • Page 53 CABLE Freezing the PIP image +100 DISPLAY CH.SCAN ASPECT SWAP SWAP STILL MENU STILL Changing the Location of the PIP image TV/VIDEO ERASE MUTE P.STD S.STD SURR. PLAY PRE-CH P.SIZE SLEEP STOP PAUSE Changing the Size of the PIP image P.SIZE...
  • Page 54 Appendix...
  • Page 55 Appendix...

  • Page 56: Appendix

    Adjust the antenna. Check all wire connections. If you are using a VCR, check the tracking. Unplug the TV for 30 seconds, then try again. Press the “TV” button to put your remote control into TV mode. Make sure the remote has batteries.

  • Page 57: Care And Maintenance

    • 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 for at least two hours so that moisture that may have formed inside the unit can dry completely.

  • Page 58: Rear Panel Air Vent

    Appendix Rear Panel Air Vent It is important to clean the panel that covers the rear vent of your projection TV every six months to keep the unit from overheating. VHF/UHF Turn the TV off and unplug it. Remove the screw and take off the cover.

  • Page 59: Demonstration Mode

    Demonstration Mode Your TV has a Demo mode that can show you all of the TV’s functions, in sequence. POWER CABLE +100 DISPLAY CH.SCAN ASPECT SWAP STILL MENU MENU CH/VOL TV/VIDEO ERASE MUTE P.STD S.STD SURR. PLAY PRE-CH SLEEP STOP PAUSE P.SIZE...
  • Page 60 ELECTRONICS IMPORTER Samsung Electronics Mexico S.A. de C.V. Saturno No. 44, Col Nueva Industrial Vallejo Gustavo A. Madero C.P. 07700, Mexico TEL) 52-5-747-5100 EXPORTER Samsung Electronics co., Ltd. 416, Mae tan-3dong, Pal dal-Gu, Suwon City, Kyungki-Do Korea AA68-00173A(ENG)

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