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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 K 4 3 5 W...
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Page 2: Safety Instructions
Safety Instructions 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. This symbol indicates high voltage is present. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction ........... . . 2 Your New Wide TV . -
Page 4: Introduction
Introduction 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. We are proud to offer you a product that will provide convenient, dependable service and enjoyment for years to come. - Page 5 • 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 receptacles, and the point where they exit from the unit. •...
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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. TV/VIDEO Press to switch between viewing TV programs and signals from 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. POWER 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.
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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: it has 300-ohm flat twin leads. 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.
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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: 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.
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Page 20: Connecting A Vcr
Connections 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 the TV. - 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.
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Page 22: Connecting A Camcorder
Operation Connections 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...
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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. 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
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 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.
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Page 30: Changing Channels
Operation 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. 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 will disappear and the Audio menu will return.
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Page 34: Picture Control
Operation 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. POWER Press VOL + to select the video menu. CABLE 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. •...
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Page 36: Setting Up Your Remote Control
Operation 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 POWER CABLE Press the SET button on your TV’s CABLE remote control. NUMBER Press the CABLE button on your TV’s BUTTONS remote control. +100 DISPLAY CH.SCAN ASPECT Using the number buttons on your...
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Page 38: Remote Control Codes
Operation 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
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. 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.”...
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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. 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,”...
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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. Surround Sound Press the SURR. button on the remote control. -
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
Special Features 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. Rear of TV Connecting Wireless Headphones Connect the transmitter cable to the... -
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. Wide Sets the picture to 16:9 wide mode. -
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: Pip Ch (Pip Channel)
Special Features 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. Press VOL + to display the PIP menu. Press CH to select “TV/Video”. -
Page 53: Locate (Pip Locate)
Swapping the Contents of the PIP Image and Main image Press SWAP button. The channel in the PIP image will appear in the main POWER image, and vice versa. CABLE Freezing the PIP image Press STILL to freeze a moving picture in picture. -
Page 54: Using The V-Chip
Special Features Using the V-Chip The V-Chip feature automatically locks out programming that is deemed inappropriate for children. The user must first enter a PIN (personal ID number) before any of the V-Chip restrictions can be set up or changed. Note: The set V-Chip restrictions apply to the MAIN and PIP images, and both images operate respectively. - Page 55 How to Enable/Disable the V-Chip Press MENU. Press CH six times to highlight the “V-chip” menu. Press VOL+ . The “Enter pin” screen will appear. Enter your 4-digit PIN number. The “V-Chip mode” screen will appear, and “V-Chip lock” will be highlighted (turns red color).
- Page 56 Special Features Press VOL+. The “TV guidelines” screen will appear. Press the CH buttons to highlight one of the six age-based categories: POWER TV-Y Young children TV-Y7 Children 7 and over CABLE ----------------------------------------------------------------------- TV-G General audience TV-PG Parental guidance TV-14 Viewers 14 and over TV-MA Mature audience...
- Page 57 How to set the FV, D, L, S and V sub-ratings. First, highlight one of these TV-Ratings: TV-Y7, TV-PG, TV-14 or TV-MA (See Step 4, on previous page). Next, while the TV-Rating is highlighted (RED), repeatedly press the VOL+ button. This will cycle through the available sub-ratings (FV,L, S, D or V). A letter (“U”...
- Page 58 Special Features While “MPAA rating” is highlighted, press the VOL+ button. The “MPAA rating” screen will appear. POWER CABLE Repeatedly press the CH button to highlight a particular MPAA category. (When a category is highlighted, its color changes to red.) Pressing the CH button will cycle through the MPAA +100 DISPLAY...
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Page 60: Appendix
Appendix 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. Check all wire connections. Poor sound quality or no sound. -
Page 61: Care And Maintenance
If you plan to take your TV to a foreign country, please be aware of the different television systems that are in use around the world. A TV designed for one system may not work properly with another system due to differences in the TV channel frequencies. Specifications Model PLK435W Voltage AC 120V Frequency of Operation 60Hz... -
Page 62: 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. Turn the TV off and unplug it. Remove the screw and take off the cover. -
Page 63: 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. POWER Press CH to select Setup. Press VOL + to display Setup menu. CABLE +100 DISPLAY... - Page 64 AA68-00988A(ENG)