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    BN68-00 487 A-00 Owner’s Instructions SPN4235 SERVICE DIVISION 400 V alley Road, Suite 201 Mount Arlington, NJ 07856 TEL : 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864) www .samsungusa.com[...]

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    Thank you for choosing Samsung! Y our new Samsung product represents the latest in television technology . W e designed it with easy-to-use on-screen menus and closed captioning capabilities, making it one of the best products in its class. W e are proud to offer you a product that will provide convenient, dependable service and enjoyment for years[...]

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    User Instructions The Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement includes the fol- lowing warning: NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful inter[...]

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    General Information Y our New Plasma Display Panel ....................10 Remote Control Buttons ................................12 W all Installation Instructions ..........................14 Connections Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas ..............20 Connecting Cable TV ..................................21 Connecting Speakers ...................[...]

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    PLASMA DISPLA Y PANEL General Information Y our New Plasma Display Panel ....................................................10 Remote Control Buttons ................................................................12 W all Installation Instructions ..........................................................14[...]

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    Front Panel 11 Y our New Plasma Display Panel 10 Rear Panel Œ Service jack For service only. ´ DVI Input jacks Receives the digital video/audio signals from a set top box or PC. ˇ PC(RGB) Input jacks(15pin) Connect to the video/audio output jacks on your PC. ¨ S-Video Input jacks Connect S-Video/audio signals from external sources such VCRs or [...]

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    ¸ SURROUND button Press the hear the Dolby surround effect. ˛ MTS button Press to choose stereo, mono or Separate Audio Pro- gram (SAP broadcast). ◊ AUTO PROG. button The TV automatically cycles through all of the avail- able channels and stores them in memory. ± ADD/DEL button Press to add or delete channels in the TV’ s memor y . ≠ DNIe [...]

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    1 Remove the screws on the rear of the PDP panel. 2 Connect Insulation holders to screws. (see the illustration below) 3 Tighten the screws connected to the Insulation holders on the rear of the PDP panel. 15 W all Installation Instructions 1 Do not install the PDP in any location other than a vertical wall. 2 T o protect the performance of the PDP[...]

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    17 16 4 Put the 4 pegs on the PDP in the grooves of the wall mount bracket and pull down on the PDP ( Œ ) to secure it to the wall mount bracket. ( ´ ) Tighten the screws as shown ( ˇ ) so that the PDP cannot be separated from wall mount bracket. 1. Contact an authorized technician when installing the wall attachment panel. 2. After hanging the [...]

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    PLASMA DISPLA Y PANEL Connections Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas ..............................................20 Connecting Cable TV ....................................................................21 Connecting Speakers.................................................................. ..23 Connecting a VCR ....................................[...]

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    21 Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas Connecting Cable TV Y ou can connect different cable systems to your PDP , including cable without a cable box, and cable with a cable box that descrambles some or all channels. 20 Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads If your antenna looks like this: it has 75-ohm round leads. 1 Plug the antenna lead into the VHF/UHF [...]

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    22 23 Connecting Speakers External speakers are sold seperately . Check with your dealer . Connect the speaker audio cable to the external speaker output jack on the PDP matching the “+” and “-” ends of the cable with the diagram on the PDP . How to Connect Connecting PDP and Speakers Fix the bracket onto the guide pole located on the rear [...]

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    25 Connecting a Camcorder 24 Connecting a VCR to the Video or S-Video/Audio jack S-Video Cable Audio Cable Video Cable Power Plug Connect the Video/Audio cables between the AUDIO(L/R)/VIDEO jacks on the PDP and AUDIO/VIDEO OUT jacks on the VCR. (Note: For better video, you can use an S-Video cable.) Videotape Playback: 1. T urn on your PDP , and pr[...]

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    27 Connecting a DVD Player (480i, 480p) This PDP displays the optimum picture in 720p mode. 26 Playing DVD Audio Cable Video Cable Power Plug Connect a Video Cable between the Y , Pb, Pr (COMPONENT1, 2) input jacks on the PDP and Y/P B /P R output jacks on the DVD players. Connect a Audio Cable between the AUDIO L/R(COMPONENT1, 2) input jacks on th[...]

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    PLASMA DISPLA Y PANEL Operation T urning the PDP On and Off ..........................................................30 Memorizing the Channels..............................................................32 Setting Up Y our Remote Control ....................................................37[...]

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    T urning the PDP On and Off 30 31 T urning the PDP On and Off Press the Power button on the remote control. The PDP will be turned on and you will be ready to use it’s features. Y ou can also use the POWER( ) button on the front of the PDP . Notes: • If your PDP isn’t turned on when the power button is pressed: Press the MODE button to check [...]

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    Memorizing the Channels Y our PDP can memorize and store all of the available channels for both “off-air” (antenna) and cable channels. After the available channels are memorized, use the CH and CH buttons to scan through the channels. This eliminates the need to change channels by entering the channel digits. There are three steps for memorizi[...]

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    T o View Memorized Channel (PIP Mode) 1 Press the MENU button. Press the UP or DOWN button to select “Channel”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the UP or DOWN button to select “Ch Scan”, then press the ENTER button. Only the memorized channels are chosen. Press the RIGHT button to stop. 34 35 Adding and Erasing Channels (Manual Method)[...]

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    36 37 Setting Up Y our Remote Contr ol This PDP's remote control can operate almost any VCR, cable box or DVD. After it has been set up properly , your remote control can operate in four different modes :TV , VCR, Cable or DVD. Pressing the corresponding button on the remote control allows you to switch between these modes, and control whichev[...]

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    38 PLASMA DISPLA Y PANEL Picture Contr ol Customizing the Picture ................................................................40 Using Automatic Picture Settings ....................................................41 Selecting the Color T one................................................................42 DNIe (Digital Natural Image engine) .[...]

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    Customizing the Picture Y ou can use the on-screen menus to change the Contrast, Brightness, Sharpness, Color , and Tint settings of your PDP . 41 1 Press the MENU button, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select “Custom”, “Dynamic”, “Standard” or “Movie” picture setting. • Y ou can select “High”[...]

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    42 Selecting the Color T one 1 Press the MENU button, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the UP or DOWN button to select “Color T one”, then press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select “Normal”, “W arm1”, “W arm2”, “Cool2” or “Cool1”. • Y ou can select “Custom”, “Color1”, “Color2” or “Color3” in PC mode. •[...]

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    45 44 Selecting an External Signal Y ou can use PIP to view a signal from an external source, such as a VCR. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the UP or DOWN button to select “PIP”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the UP or DOWN button to select “Source”. 3 Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to cycle through all of the available signal source[...]

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    47 46 Changing the Size of the PIP Window 1 Press the MENU button. Press the UP or DOWN button to select “PIP”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the UP or DOWN button to select “Size”. 3 Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select “Small”, “Double” or “Large”. 4 Press the MENU button to exit. PIP Select Source Swap Size Locate [...]

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    49 48 Changing the PIP Channel 1 Press the MENU button. Press the UP or DOWN button to select “PIP”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the UP or DOWN button to select “Ant/CATV” . Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select “Ant”, “STD”, “HRD” or “IRC”. 3 Press the UP or DOWN button to select “Channel”. Press the LEFT or[...]

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    51 50 Changing the Screen Size Changing the Screen Size W W ide ide Sets the picture to 16:9 wide mode. Panorama Converts regular 4:3 aspect ratio screen to wide screen. Zoom1 The screen size when Wide screen is vertically enlarged. Zoom2 The screen size when the Zoom1 screen is vertically enlarged. Normal (4:3) Sets the picture to 4:3 normal mode.[...]

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    PLASMA DISPLA Y PANEL Sound Contr ol Customizing the Sound ................................................................54 Using Automatic Sound Settings ....................................................55 Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS)Soundtrack ..........................56 Using the Auto V olume .......................................[...]

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    55 1 Press the MENU button. Press the UP or DOWN button to select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select “Adjust”, “Standard”, “Music”, “Movie” or “Speech” sound setting. 3 Press the MENU button to exit. Sound Mode Adjust MTS Auto Volume Dolby Virtual Woofer Move Select Menu Custom M[...]

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    57 1 Press the MENU button. Press the UP or DOWN button to select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the UP or DOWN button to select “Auto V olume”. 3 Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select “On”. • Pressing the LEFT or RIGHT button will alternate between “On” and “Off.” 4 Press the MENU button to exit. Sound Mode [...]

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    59 1 Press the MENU button. Press the UP or DOWN button to select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the UP or DOWN button to select “W oofer”, then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select “On”. • Pressing the LEFT or RIGHT button will alternate between “On” and “Off.” 4 Press the UP or DO[...]

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    PLASMA DISPLA Y PANEL Channel Contr ol Fine T uning Channels....................................................................62 LNA (Low Noise Amplifier) ............................................................63[...]

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    63 Fine T uning Channels Use fine tuning to manually adjust a particular channel for optimal reception. 62 1 Press the MENU button. Press the UP or DOWN button to select “Channel”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the UP or DOWN button to select “Fine T une”. 3 Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to adjust the fine tuning. 4 T o store the fi[...]

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    PLASMA DISPLA Y PANEL Connecting a PC and Operation Connecting to a PC ......................................................................66 Adjusting the PC Screen................................................................70 Changing the Position of the Image ................................................71 Changing the Size of the Image[...]

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    67 Connecting to a PC Connection to a Macintosh computer may require in adapter . 66 Connect a PC (15pin) cable between the PC Output jack (or DVI jack) on the PC and the RGB IN(or DVI IN) Input jack (15p D-SUB) on the PDP . Connect a Audio cable between the Audio (RGB or DVI) on the PC and the Audio L/R (RGB or DVI) input jacks on the PDP . T o wa[...]

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    69 68 How to Set up Y our PC Software (Windows only) The Windows display-settings for a typical computer are shown below . However , the actual screens on your 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 inform[...]

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    71 Adjusting the PC Screen 70 Adjusting the R.G.B Preset: • Press the TV/VIDEO button, then press the UP or DOWN button to select PC. Press the ENTER button to select PC mode. 1 Press the MENU button, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the UP or DOWN button to select “ Color T one ” , then Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select “ Custom[...]

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    73 Changing the Size of the Image 72 Preset: • Press the TV/VIDEO button, then press the UP or DOWN button to select PC. Press the ENTER button to select PC mode. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the UP or DOWN button to select “ PC ” , then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the UP or DOWN button to select “ Scaling ” . 3 Press the LEFT or RI[...]

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    75 Coarse Adjustment Preset: • Press the TV/VIDEO button, then press the UP or DOWN button to select PC. Press the ENTER button to select PC mode. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the UP or DOWN button to select “ PC ” , then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the UP or DOWN button to select “ Adjust ” , then press the ENTER button. 3 Press th[...]

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    76 PLASMA DISPLA Y PANEL Time Setting Setting the Clock .......................................................................78 Setting the Sleep Timer...............................................................79 Setting the Timers ......................................................................80 Setting the Preferred Channel and V olu[...]

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    79 78 Setting the Clock Y ou can set your PDP to automatically turn off after a preset interval. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the UP or DOWN button to select “Function”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the UP or DOWN button to select “Time”, then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the UP or DOWN button to select “Sleep”. 4 Press the[...]

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    81 80 Setting the Timers This PDP can be set to turn on or off automatically at specific times that you choose. Before using the timers, you must set the PDP’ s clock, as described previously . 6 Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select “Off” or “On”, then press the UP or DOWN button to select “Off” or “On”. 7 If you want to set O[...]

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    Selecting a Menu Language .....................................................84 Viewing Closed Captions .........................................................85 Digital Noise Reduction ...........................................................86 Setting Auto Power Off ...........................................................87 Using the V -[...]

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    Selecting a Menu Language 85 84 1 Press the MENU button. Press the UP or DOWN button to select “Function”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the UP or DOWN button to select “Caption”, then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to tur n closed cap- tioning On/Off. 4 Press the UP or DOWN button to select “Mode”, then[...]

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    1 Press the MENU button. Press the UP or DOWN button to select “Function”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the UP or DOWN button to select “Auto Power Off”. 3 Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select “On”. 4 Press the MENU button to exit. Note • If the Off timer is set, Auto Power Off will not function. • The power will be turn[...]

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    89 88 Using the V -Chip The V -Chip feature automatically locks out programs that are deemed inappropriate for children. The user must enter a PIN (personal ID number) before any of the V -Chip restrictions are set up or changed. Note : When the V -chip feature is activated, the PIP and auto channel program features do not function. Setting Up Y ou[...]

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    91 90 How to Set up Restrictions Using the “TV guidelines” First, set up a personal identification number (PIN), and enable the V -Chip. (See previous section.) Parental restrictions can be set up using either of two methods: The TV guidelines or the MP AA rating. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the UP or DOWN button to select “Function”, th[...]

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    93 92 How to Set up Restrictions using the MP AA Ratings: G, PG, PG-13, R, NC-17, X The MP AA rating system uses the Motion Picture Association of America (MP AA) system, and its main application is for movies. When the V -Chip lock is on, the TV will automatically block any programs that are coded with objection- able ratings (either MP AA or TV -[...]

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    94 PLASMA DISPLA Y PANEL Appendix Troubleshooting............................................................................96 Care and Maintenance ................................................................97 Specifications ..............................................................................98 Selecting the Film Mode 1 Press the ME[...]

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    97 96 T r oubleshooting Problem Poor picture. Y our Remote control does not operate the PDP . The PDP won’t turn on. There is no screen image. The image is too light or too dark. The image is too large or too small. Before you call a service technician, please scan this list of problems and possible solutions. It may save you time and money . Pos[...]

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    99 98 Memo Specifications SPN4235 1027 (W) X 79 (D) X 630.5 (H) mm ; 40.43 (W) X 3.11 (D) X 24.82(H) inches 58 (W) X 21 (D) X 210 (H) mm ; 2.28 (W) X 0.83 (D) X 8.27 (H) inches 31 kg ; 68.34 lbs {37.6 kg ; 82.89 lbs (with stand)} 134g ; 0.295 lbs (including batteries) 120V~, 60Hz 370 W atts 852(H) x 480(V) 107 Cm/42 inches VHF , UHF (75 Ω unbalan[...]