Samsung PLH403W - PLH - 403W Instruction Manual

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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

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  • Page 1 P rojection TV I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L 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

    Sa fet y Ins tr u c t i o n s Warning! Important Safety Instructions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER ALL SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Tab l e o f Co nt ents Introduction ........... . . 2 Your New Wide TV .
  • Page 4: Introduction

    I n t ro d u c t i o n Thank You for Choosing Samsung Thank you for choosing Samsung! Your new Samsung projection TV represents the latest in television tech- nology. We designed it with easy-to-use on-screen menus and closed captioning capabilities, making it one of the best products in its class.
  • Page 5 • Use only a grounded or polarized outlet. For your safety, this TV is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug having one blade wider than the other. This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug still does not fit, contact an electrician to replace your outlet.
  • Page 7 Your New Wide TV...
  • Page 8: Your New Wide Tv

    Your New Wide TV List of Features Your Samsung TV was designed and engineered using the latest technology. It is a full-featured, high-performance unit that exceeds industry standards. In addition, it has these special features: • Easy-to-operate remote control • Easy-to-use on-screen menu system you can access from the side panel or remote control •...
  • 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. T V / V I D E O Press to switch between viewing TV programs and signals from ther connected components.
  • Page 10: Front Panel Led Indicators

    Your New Wide TV Front Panel LED Indicators The three lights on the front panel indicate the status of your TV. Indicator Light Key : Light is On : Light is Blinking : Light is Off Indicator Light Indication Timer Lamp Temperature Normal operation.
  • Page 11: Rear Panel Jacks

    Rear Panel Jacks Use the rear panel jacks to connect components such as a VCR or laserdisc player. You can connect two different components such as two 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.
  • Page 12: Remote Control

    Your New Wide TV 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. P O W E R p.
  • 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 C o n n e c t i o n s...
  • Page 16: Connections

    C o n n e c t i o n s 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: it has 300-ohm flat twin leads.
  • 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

    C o n n e c t i o n s Connecting Cable TV Cable without a Cable Box If you want to connect cable, and you do not need to use a cable box: Plug the incoming cable into the VHF/UHF antenna terminal on the back of the TV.
  • Page 19 Cable with a Cable Box that Descrambles Some (But Not All) Channels To complete this connection you will need a two-way splitter, an RF (A/B) switch and four coaxial cables (which you buy from your Samsung dealer or any electronics store). Find and disconnect the cable that is connected to the ANTENNA IN terminal on your cable box.
  • Page 20: Connecting A Vcr

    C o n n e c t i o n s Connecting a VCR Unplug the cable or antenna from the back of the TV. Connect the cable or antenna to the ANTENNA IN terminal on the back of the VCR. Connect a coaxial cable between the ANTENNA OUT terminal on the VCR and the antenna terminal on...
  • Page 21 Connecting S-VHS VCR Your TV comes ready to receive high quality S-Video signals from an S-VHS VCR. To begin, follow steps 1–3 in the previous section to connect an antenna or cable to your S-VHS VCR and your TV. Connect a set of audio cables between the AUDIO OUT jacks on the S-VHS VCR and the AUDIO INPUT jacks on the TV.
  • Page 22: Connecting A Camcorder

    C o n n e c t i o n s O p e r a t i o n 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.
  • Page 23: Connecting Component Video

    Connecting Component Video 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 O p e r a t i o n...
  • Page 26: Operation

    O p e r a t i o n 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. Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the on-screen menu.
  • 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 and CH ) and volume (VOL –...
  • Page 28: Channel Memory

    O p e r a t i o n 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 Storing Channels in Memory Automatically First, select the broadcast source as described on the previous page. With the Setup menu on screen, press CH to select “Auto Prog.” Press VOL +. The TV will begin Auto Program memorizing all of the available HRC 9 station.
  • Page 30: Changing Channels

    O p e r a t i o n 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

    O p e r a t i o n 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. Adjusting the Volume Press VOL + to raise the volume or VOL –...
  • 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 disappear and the Audio menu will return.
  • Page 34: Picture Control

    O p e r a t i o n Picture Control Using the remote, you can change the contrast, brightness, tint, color, and sharpness settings of the TV. Customizing the Picture Press the MENU button on the remote control. Press VOL + to select the video menu. You will see the items “Contrast,”...
  • Page 35 Using Automatic (“Standard”) Picture Settings Press the P.STD button on the remote control to change the picture settings. Press P.STD repeatedly to select the “Standard,” “Mild,” or “Custom” picture setting. Guide to Automatic Picture Settings • Choose Standard to set the TV to operate at top performance according to your TV’s specifications. •...
  • Page 36: Setting Up Your Remote Control

    O p e r a t i o n 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 Setting Up the Remote to Operate Your Cable Box Turn off your cable box. POWER CABLE Press the SET button on your TV’s remote control. NUMBER Press the CABLE button on your TV’s BUTTONS remote control. Using the number buttons on your remote control, enter both digits of the cable box code listed on page 36 of this manual for your brand of...
  • Page 38: Remote Control Codes

    O p e r a t i o n Remote Control Codes VCR Codes Cable Box Codes...
  • Page 39: Viewing A Vcr, Dvd Or Camcorder Tape

    Viewing a VCR, DVD or Camcorder Tape Selecting the Signal Source Use the remote control to switch between viewing signals from connected equipment, such as VCRs, DVD or laserdisc players, and the TV source (broadcast or cable). Press the TV/VIDEO button on the remote control repeatedly.
  • Page 40: Setting The Timers

    O p e r a t i o n 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. Setting the On/Off Timer Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the menu.
  • Page 41 Press VOL + to highlight the On/Off setting. Press CH to turn the on-timer “On.” When you are finished, press VOL+. If you want to set the Off time, press CH to highlight the “Off time.” Set the “Off time” just as you set the “On time.”...
  • Page 43 Special Feature s...
  • Page 44: Special Features

    Sp eci a l Feat ur e s 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. Using the number buttons on the remote control, select the channel you want to fine tune.
  • 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

    Sp eci a l Feat ur e s 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. Surround Sound Press the SURR.
  • 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

    Sp eci a l Feat ur e s 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 TV’s sound may be affected. Rear of TV Connecting Wireless Headphones Connect the transmitter cable to the...
  • Page 50: Changing The Screen Size

    Sp eci a l Feat ur e s 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

    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.
  • Page 52 Sp eci a l Feat ur e s Selecting an External Signal You can use PIP to view a signal from an external source, such as a VCR. Press the MENU button on the remote, to display the on-screen menu. Press CH to highlight PIP.
  • Page 53 Swapping the Contents of the PIP Image and Main image Press SWAP button. The channel in the PIP image will appear in the main image, and vice versa. Freezing the PIP image Press STILL to freeze a moving picture in picture. Press again to resume picture movement.
  • Page 54 A p p e n d i x...
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  • Page 56: Appendix

    A p p e n d i x Troubleshooting Before you call a service technician, please scan this list of problems and possible solutions. It may save you time and money. Problem Possible Solution Poor picture quality. Try another channel. Adjust the antenna.
  • Page 57: Care And Maintenance

    Care and Maintenance With proper care, your TV will give you many years of service. Please follow these guidelines to get the maximum performance from your TV. Placement • Do not put the TV near extremely hot, cold, humid or dusty places. •...
  • Page 58: Rear Panel Air Vent

    A p p e n d i x 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. Air vent cover. Turn the TV off and unplug it.
  • Page 59: Demonstration Mode

    Demonstration Mode Your TV has a Demo mode that can show you all of the TV’s functions, in sequence. Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the on-screen menu. Press CH to select Setup. Press VOL + to display Setup menu. Press CH until Demo is selected.
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