Samsung 430 manual

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    © 201 1 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. BN68-03325D-01 Plasma TV user manual imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung pr oduct. T o receive mor e complete service, please register your product at www .samsung.com/r egister Model _____________ Serial No. _____________ ✎ If you h ave any q ue stio ns, p le[...]

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    2 English Figures and illustrations in this User Manual ar e provided for r eference only and may dif fer from actual pr oduct appearance. Product design and specifications may be changed without notice. Important W arranty Information Regarding T elevision Format Viewing ✎ See the warranty card for mor e information on warranty terms. Wide scre[...]

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    3 Contents ENGLISH English Getting Started y List of Features ......................................................... 4 y Accessories .............................................................. 4 y Install the Stand ........................................................ 5 y Viewing the Control Panel ......................................... [...]

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    4 English List of Features y Excellent Digital Interface & Networking: With a built-in HD digital tuner , nonsubscription HD broadcasts can be viewed without a cable box / STB (Set-T op-Box) satellite receiver . y SRS T ruSurr ound HD provides a virtual surround system (p. 17). y Media Play : Allows you to play music files, pictures saved on a[...]

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    5 01 Getting Started English Install the Stand See separate guide for installing the stand. Stand (1EA) Guide Stand (1EA) Screws (8EA) Follow the steps below to connect the TV to the stand. 1. Connect the Guide Stand to the Stand using four screws (M4 X L12) as shown. 2. With your TV upright, connect the TV to the Stand. 3. Fasten four screws (M4 X[...]

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    6 Getting Started English Viewing the Contr ol Panel ✎ Th e pro duc t co lor a nd s ha pe may v ar y d ep en din g on th e mo de l. Power Indicator Blinks and turns off when the power is on and lights up in standby mode. Remote control sensor Aim the remote contr ol towards this spot on the TV . P (Power) T urns the TV on or off. SOURCE E T oggle[...]

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    7 01 Getting Started English Remote Control Buttons Installing batteries (Battery size: AAA) ✎ NOT E x Use th e re mote co ntrol w ith in 23 fe et fr om th e T V . x Br igh t lig ht may a f fec t the p er for ma nc e of the re mote control . Av oid using when near fluorescent l ights or neon signs. x Th e co lor a nd s ha pe may v ar y d ep en di[...]

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    8 Getting Started English Connecting to an Antenna or Cable Connection When the TV is initially powered on, basic settings pr oceed automatically. ✎ Connecting t he pow e r cord a nd an antenna or cable connection . ✎ Th e PDP d evi ce may i nter fere w ith a n am ateu r rad io or A M ra dio. ✎ When you move or swivel the TV with Antenna cabl[...]

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    9 English 02 Connections Connections Connecting to an A V Device Using an HDMI or HDMI/DVI cable: HD connection (up to 720p/1080i) We r ecommend using the HDMI connection for the best quality HD picture. Available devices: DVD player , Blu-ray player , HD cable box, HD STB (Set-T op-Box) satellite receiver . ✎ HD MI IN 1(DVI ) , 2 , DVI AUDI O IN[...]

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    10 English Connections Connecting to an Audio Device Using an Optical (Digital) Cable Connection Available devices: Digital Audio System, Amplifier , DVD home theater ✎ DI GITAL AUDI O OU T (OP TI CAL) x Wh en yo u con ne ct a D ig ita l Aud io S yste m to the DI GI T A L AUDI O OU T (OP TI CAL) j ac k, de cre as e the vo lum e of both th e T V [...]

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    11 English 02 Connections Connecting to a PC Using an HDMI/DVI Cable ✎ Y ou r PC may n ot sup po r t an H DM I con ne cti on. Display Modes (HDMI/DVI Input) Optimal resolution y PN43D430, PN43D440, PN43D450: 1024 X 768 @ 60Hz / PN51D430, PN51D440, PN51D450: 1360 X 768 @ 60Hz Mode Resolution Horizontal Frequency (KHz) V ertical Frequency (Hz) Pixe[...]

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    12 English Changing the Input Source Source List Use to select TV or an external input sources such as a DVD player / Blu-ray player / cable box / STB satellite receiver . O MENU m → Input → Source List → ENTER E SOURCE ■ TV / A V / Component1 / Component2 / HDMI1/DVI / HDMI2 ✎ Y ou c an o nly c ho ose ex te rn al d evi ce s tha t are co [...]

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    13 English 03 Basic Features Channel Menu ¦ Seeing Channels Channel List The Channel List contains the channels your TV displays (added channels) when you press the Channel button on your remote. On the Channel List, you can view Added Channels , channel information, and Favorites , and manage channels. O MENU m → Channel → Channel List → EN[...]

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    14 English Basic Features ✎ NOT E x Wh en s ele ct ing th e Ca ble T V sys tem: ST D, HR C and IR C ide ntif y var iou s t yp es of c ab le T V syste ms. Co ntac t you r loc al c ab le c om pany to id en tif y t he t ype o f ca ble s ystem t hat ex ists i n you r par ticu la r are a. At th is po int, the s ig na l sou rce h as b ee n selected. x [...]

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    15 English 03 Basic Features ■ Cancel Schedules : Cancel a show you have reserved to watch. ✎ This delet es the highlight ed or select ed program( s) . ■ Information : Display a show you have reserved to watch. (Y ou can also change the r eservation Information.) ✎ Al ter nati vel y , you c a n vie w Info rm atio n by highlighting a program[...]

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    16 English Basic Features ■ Color Space (Auto / Native) : Adjust the range of colors available to create the image. ■ White Balance : Adjust the color temperature for a mor e natural picture. R-Offset / G-Of fset / B-Offset : Adjust each color’ s (red, green, blue) darkness. R-Gain / G-Gain / B-Gain : Adjust each color’ s (red, green, blue)[...]

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    17 English 03 Basic Features ■ HDMI Black Level (Normal / Low) : Lets you select the black level on the screen to adjust the scr een depth. ✎ Avail ab le on ly i n HDM I mo de. ■ Film Mode (Off / Auto) : Sets the TV so that it senses automatically and then process film signals fr om all sources and adjusts the pictur e for optimum quality. ?[...]

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    18 English Basic Features Preferr ed Language (digital channels only) Use the up and down arrow keys to select a language, and then press ENTER . Digital-TV broadcasts can simultaneously transmit many audio tracks (for example, simultaneous translations of the program into foreign languages). ✎ Y ou c an o nly s el ec t a la ngu ag e fro m among [...]

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    19 English 03 Basic Features ¦ Using the Sleep Timer O MENU m → Setup → Time → Sleep Timer → ENTER E ■ Sleep Timer : Automatically shuts off the TV after a preset period of time. (30, 60, 90, 120, 150 and 180 minutes). ✎ T o ca nc el th e Sleep Timer , se le ct Off . SLEEP ¦ Setting the On / Off Timer O MENU m → Setup → Time → T[...]

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    20 English Basic Features MP AA Rating : Y ou can block movies depending on their MP AA rating. The Motion Picture Association of America(MP AA) has implemented a rating system that provides par ents or guardians with advanced information on which films are appr opriate for children. – G : General audience (no r estrictions). / PG : Parental gui[...]

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    21 English 03 Basic Features ¦ Economical Solutions O MENU m → Setup → ENTER E The Eco Function can be used to enhance your power savings. Energy Saving (Off / Low / Medium / High) This adjusts the brightness of the TV in order to r educe power consumption. Until the screen turns on again, a distorted picture will be displayed for about 4 seco[...]

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    22 English Basic Features ✎ NOT E x Digit al Caption Options are ava il ab le on ly wh en you c a n sel ec t Default and S er vi ce1 ~ Ser vice6 in Ca ptio n Mod e. x Th e avai lab il it y of ca ptio ns d ep en ds on t he program being br oadcast. x Th e Default set tin g foll ows th e sta nda rd s set by the broadcast er . x Y ou c an not se t t[...]

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    23 English 04 Advanced Features Advanced Features Media Play M EDIA. P Enjoy photos and/or music fi les saved on a USB Mass Storage Class (MSC) device. O MENU m → Application → Media Play (USB) → ENTER E ¦ Connecting a USB Device 1. T urn on your TV . 2. Connect a USB device containing photo and/or music fi les to the USB jack on the side [...]

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    24 English Advanced Features x On ly M P3 an d JPEG f il e for mats a re su pp or ted. x Th e Me dia P lay (U SB) mp 3 for ma t onl y su ppo r ts m usi c fi le s wi th a hi gh sa mp li ng fr equ e ncy (32 k Hz, 44. 1 kHz, or 48 k H z). x We recomme nd t he sequential jpeg format . x Do n ot dis con ne ct th e USB d ev ice w hi le i t is lo adi ng. [...]

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    25 English 04 Advanced Features Music Using the MP3 List Folder icon Music list icon Move to the previous folder stage icon ✎ Th e se le cted f il e is di sp laye d on th e top wi th its p lay ing ti me. 1. T o select all files or a file, press the INFO button to display the Music menus. Press the ENTER E button to select Play (or Play the Sele[...]

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    26 English Advanced Features Anynet+ What is Anynet+? t Anynet+ is a function that enables you to control all connected Samsung devices that support Anynet+ with your Samsung TV’ s remote. The Anynet+ system can be used only with Samsung devices that have the Anynet+ feature. T o be sure your Samsung device has this feature, check if ther e is an[...]

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    27 English 04 Advanced Features ✎ NOT E x Y ou m ust c on ne ct an A ny net+ devi ce u sin g an H DMI c ab le. S ome H DM I ca ble s may n ot su ppo r t A nyn et + fu nct ion s. x Any net+ work s whe n th e A V d ev ice s up por tin g Any net+ is in the s ta ndby o r on st atus . x Any net+ sup por ts up to 1 2 AV devi ce s in total. N ote that y[...]

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    28 English Advanced Features ¦ Switching between Anynet+ Devices 1. Anynet+ devices connected to the TV are listed. ✎ If you c an not f ind a d ev ice yo u wan t, pres s the R ed b ut ton to ref res h the l ist. 2. Select a device, and then press the ENTER E button. Y ou can switch to the selected device. ✎ Th e Device List m en u ap pe ar s o[...]

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    29 English 04 Advanced Features ¦ T roubleshooting for Anynet+ Problem Possible Solution Anynet+ does not work. • Check if the device is an Anynet+ device. The Anynet+ system supports Anynet+ devices only. • Only one receiver (home theater) can be connected. • Check if the Anynet+ device power cord is pr operly connected. • Che[...]

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    30 English Other Information Installing the W all Mount Attaching the Blanking Bracket When installing the TV onto a wall, attach the Blanking Bracket as shown. Installing the W all Mount Kit The wall mount kit (sold separately) allows you to mount the TV on the wall. For detailed information on installing the wall mount, see the instructions provi[...]

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    31 English 05 Other Information Product Family TV size in inches VESA scew hole specs (A * B) in millimeters Standard Screw Quantity PDP TV 42~50 400 X 400 M8 4 58~63 600 X 400 70~79 800 X 400 80~ 1400 X 800 ✎ Uns crew t he ho le a rou nd be fore i nst all in g Wall- Mou nt on t he wa ll. Do not install your W all Mount Kit while your TV is turne[...]

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    32 English Other Information Securing the TV to the W all Caution : Pulling, pushing, or climbing on the TV may cause the TV to fall. In particular , ensur e your children do not hang over or destabilize the TV . Doing so may cause the TV to tip over , causing serious injuries or death. Follow all safety precautions pr ovided in the included Safety[...]

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    33 English 05 Other Information T roubleshooting If the TV seems to have a problem, first r eview this list of possible problems and solution. Also r eview the T r oubleshooting Section in the e-Manual. If none of the troubleshooting tips apply, visit www .samsung.com/support or call Samsung customer Service at 1-800-SAMSUNG(1-800-726-7864). Issue[...]

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    34 English Other Information Issues Solutions and Explanations Poor picture First of all, please perform the Picture T est and confirm that your TV is properly displaying the test image. (go to MENU - Support - Self Diagnosis - Picture T est ) (p. 22) If the test image is properly displayed, the poor pictur e may be caused by the source or signal.[...]

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    35 English 05 Other Information Issues Solutions and Explanations No Picture, No Video The TV won’t turn on. • Make sure the AC power cor d is securely plugged in to the wall outlet and the TV . • Make sure the wall outlet is working. • T ry pressing the POWER button on the TV to make sur e the problem is not the remote. If the TV [...]

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    36 English Other Information Issues Solutions and Explanations Image Retention (Burn In) Issue. • T o minimize the possibility of screen burn, this unit is equipped with screen burn reduction technology. Pixel Shift technology enables you to set picture movement up/down (V ertical Line) and side to side (Horizontal Dot). The cable/set top box [...]

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    37 English 05 Other Information License T ruSurr ound HD, SRS and symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. T ruSurr ound HD technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc. Manufactured under license fr om Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Open Source License Notice In the case of usi[...]

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    38 English Other Information Dimensions ■ Front view / Side view (Unit: inches) Model name 12345678 PN43D430 / PN43D440 / PN43D450 39.8 37.6 21.6 20.1 24.5 27.5 2.2 9.7 PN51D430 / PN51D440 / PN51D450 46.8 44.6 25.0 20.1 27.8 30.8 2.2 9.7 ■ Jack panel detail / Rear view (Unit: inches) Model name 123456 PN43D430 / PN43D440 / PN43D450 15.7 3.7 3.4[...]

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    39 English 05 Other Information Index A Antenna 13 Anynet+ 26 Auto V olume 18 B Background Music 26 Balance L/R 17 Batteries 7 Black T one 15 Blanking Bracket 30 Brightness 15 C Change PIN 20 Channel Menu 13 Clock 18 Color T one 16 Component 9 Connecting to a PC 11 Connecting to an Audio Device 10 D DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT 10, 27 Dynamic 15 Dynamic Cont[...]

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    40 English This page is intentionally left blank. [PD430-ZA]BN68-03325D-01Eng.indb 40 2011-08-11  11:33:19[...]