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Owner’s Instructions

Before operating the unit,

please read this manual thoroughly,

and retain it for future reference.

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This device is a Class B digital apparatus.

BN68-00827A-00Eng_0404 4/4/05 3:03 PM Page 1

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Page 1: ...ual thoroughly and retain it for future reference ON SCREEN MENUS Picture In Picture PIP Colour Weakness Enhancement Mode My Colour Control TELETEXT Option SRS TruSurroundXT Digital Natural Image engine Register your product at www samsung com global register This device is a Class B digital apparatus ...

Page 2: ...isting of 1 230 000 SD level to 3 150 000 HD level pixels which require sophisticated technology to produce However there may be few bright or dark pixels on the screen These pixels will have no impact on the performance of the product Avoid operating the TV at temperatures below 5 C 41 F A still image displayed too long may cause permanent damage to the PDP Panel Watching the PDP TV in 4 3 format...

Page 3: ...ing Parts Owner s Instructions Remote Control AAA Batteries Power Cord S VIDEO Cable PC Cable HDMI Cable HDMI DVI Cable Scart Cable PC Audio Cable Component Cables RCA Sold Separately English 3 Antenna Cable ...

Page 4: ...Sorting the Stored Channels 21 Assigning Names to Channels 22 Locking the Channel 23 Using the LNA Low Noise Amplifier Feature 24 Fine Tuning Channel Reception 25 USING YOUR DISPLAY Displaying Information 26 Changing the Picture Standard 26 Customizing the Picture Settings 27 Setting the Picture PC Mode 28 Selecting the Picture Size 30 Viewing the DNIe Demonstration 31 Freezing the Current Picture...

Page 5: ...mation 55 Selecting Display Options 56 Selecting a Teletext Page 57 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND CONNECTIONS Connecting to External Input Output 58 Connecting to the AV Output 59 Connecting to the RCA Input 60 Connecting to the S Video Input 60 Connecting to the Component Input 61 Connecting to the PC Input 61 Connecting to the HDMI Input 62 Connecting to the HDMI DVI Compatible 62 Connecting Home T...

Page 6: ...onfirm your choice Store or Enter f POWER button Press to turn the TV on and off Power Indicator Power Off Blue Power On Off g Remote Control Sensor Aim the remote control towards this spot on the TV You can use the C P buttons to switch on the TV when it is in standby mode depending on the model The and C P buttons have the same function as the œ buttons on the remote control If the remote contro...

Page 7: ...ional HDMI DVI adapter the DVI analog audio inputs on your TV allow you to receive left and right audio from your DVI device Not compatible with PC b DVI AUDIO IN L R DVI audio outputs for external devices c AV OUT VIDEO AUDIO L R Outputs for external devices d AV IN VIDEO AUDIO L R Video and audio inputs for external devices such as a camcorder or VCR e PC IN AUDIO Connect to the video and audio ...

Page 8: ...OUR CHOICE STORE OR ENTER NEXT CHANNEL TELETEXT NEXT PAGE SOUND MODE SELECTION IF YOUR REMOTE CONTROL IS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY TAKE OUT THE BATTERIES AND PRESS THE RESET BUTTON FOR ABOUT 2 3 SECONDS RE INSERT THE BATTERIES AND TRY USING THE REMOTE CONTROL AGAIN TruSurround XT MODE SELECTION PREVIOUS CHANNEL TELETEXT PREVIOUS PAGE MAKE THE REMOTE CONTROL WORK FOR TV STB VCR CABLE OR DVD SOUND EF...

Page 9: ... polarities on the battery against on the remote control on the battery against on the remote control 3 Replace the cover by aligning it with the base of the remote control and pressing it back into place Do not mix battery types i e alkaline and manganese Inserting the Batteries in the Remote Control Assembling the Stand Base 1 Assemble the PDP with the stand and firmly secure the PDP using 4 scr...

Page 10: ...n the direction of the arrow When done mount the wall bracket on the wall 2 Before drilling into the wall check if the length between the two locking holes at the back of the product is correct If the length is too short or long loosen all or some of the 4 screws on the wall bracket to adjust the length 3 Check the installation diagram and mark the drill points on the wall Use the 5 0 mm bit to dr...

Page 11: ...the 4 product holders into the corresponding bracket holes Then place the product so that it is firmly fixed to the bracket Make sure to reinsert and tighten the safety pin to securely hold the product to the bracket Wall Bracket Angle Adjustment Adjust the bracket angle to 2 o before installing it on the wall The shape of the product may vary depending on the model The assemblies of the plastic h...

Page 12: ...tellite receiver Decoder To view television channels correctly a signal must be received by the set from one of the following sources An outdoor aerial A cable television network A satellite network 1 In these cases connect the aerial or network input cable to the ANT IN jack on the rear of the television 2 If you are using an indoor aerial you may need to turn it when tuning your television until...

Page 13: ...ton on the remote control to switch the television on Result The programme that you were watching last is re selected automatically If your television isn t turned on when the POWER button is pressed press the MODE button to check if TV mode has been chosen If you have not yet stored any channels no clear picture appears Refer to Storing Channels Automatically on page 17 or Storing Channels Manual...

Page 14: ...nu option value Used to confirm your choice Used to display the corresponding channels For double digit channels the second digit must be pushed immediately after the first Failure to do this will result in a single digit channel being displayed Used to increase the volume Used to decrease the volume Used to switch the sound off temporarily To turn the sound back on press this button again or pres...

Page 15: ...splayed 6 To start channel store press the ENTER button Result The search will end automatically Channels are sorted and stored in the order which reflects their position in the frequency range with lowest first and highest last When this has finished the menu to set the time will be displayed To stop the search before it has finished or return to normal viewing press the MENU or the ENTER button ...

Page 16: ...tton Result The main menu is displayed 2 Press the or button to select Setup Result The Setup menu is displayed 3 Press the ENTER button 4 Press the ENTER button again to select Plug Play Result The message to start Plug Play is displayed 5 For further details on settings refer to the previous page Plug Play Feature continued Choosing Your Language English 16 Plug Play Language English Time Child ...

Page 17: ...flects their position in the frequency range with lowest first and highest last The programme originally selected is then displayed To stop the search before it has finished press the MENU or the ENTER button 9 When the channels have been stored you can Sort them in the order required Sorting the Stored Channels on page 21 Clear a channel Skipping Unwanted Channels on page 20 Fine tune channel rec...

Page 18: ...r button Press the ENTER button Result The following options are available depending on the model AUTO PAL SECAM NTSC 4 43 7 Press the or button to select Sound System Press the ENTER button 8 Select the required sound standard by pressing the or button Press the ENTER button Result The following options are available BG DK I L Storing Channels Manually English 18 Country Belgium Auto Store Manual...

Page 19: ...the correct number Press the ENTER button 13 To store the channel and associated programme number select Store by pressing the or button Set to OK by pressing the ENTER button 14 Repeat steps 9 to 13 for each channel to be stored Channel mode P Programme mode When completing tuning the broadcasting stations in your area have been assigned to position numbers from P00 to P99 You can select a channe...

Page 20: ... menu is displayed 3 Press the ENTER button 4 Press the or button to select Add Delete Press the ENTER button Result The Add Delete menu is displayed with the current channel selected 5 Press the P or button to delete or add the required channel Press the ENTER button 6 Repeat step 5 for each channel to be deleted or added Skipping Unwanted Channels English 20 Country Belgium Auto Store Manual Sto...

Page 21: ...h to move by pressing the or button Press the ENTER button 6 Select the number of the programme to which the channel is to be moved by pressing the or button Press the ENTER button Result The channel is moved to its new position and all other channels are shifted accordingly 7 Repeat steps 5 to 6 until you have moved all the channels to the required programme numbers Country Belgium Auto Store Man...

Page 22: ...elect the channel to be assigned to a new name Press the ENTER button Result Arrow indications are displayed around the name box 6 Press the or button to select a letter A Z a number 0 9 or a symbol Move on to the previous or next letter by pressing the œ or button 7 Press the ENTER button 8 Repeat steps 5 to 7 for each channel to be assigned to a new name Assigning Names to Channels English 22 Co...

Page 23: ...he number of programme to which the channel is to be locked by pressing the or button Press the ENTER button 8 Press the or button to select Lock Select Locked by pressing the ENTER button Result The selected channel is locked and marked with the symbol A Blue screen is displayed when the Child Lock is activated To unlock the Channel lock press the ENTER button again The locked channel is unlocked...

Page 24: ...ress the ENTER button 4 Press the or button to select LNA Press the ENTER button 5 Select Off or On by pressing the or button Press the ENTER button If the picture is noisy with the LNA set to On select Off LNA setting is to be made for each channel Using the LNA Low Noise Amplifier Feature English 24 Country Belgium Auto Store Manual Store Add Delete Sort Name Fine Tune LNA Off Channel TV Move En...

Page 25: ... you reach the optimal setting 6 To store the fine tuning setting in the TV s memory press the ENTER button Result The programme number changes to Red and is marked with a 7 To reset the fine tuning to 0 select Reset by pressing the or button then press the ENTER button If you are unable to fine tune a channel check that the Colour System and Sound System settings are correct Fine Tune Store will ...

Page 26: ...imply by pressing the P MODE Picture Mode button on the remote control Changing the Picture Standard You can view the channel information and setting status you have selected by pressing the INFO button on the remote control The information displayed varies according to the selected source P 1 Mono Picture Dynamic Sound Custom SRS TSXT Off 12 00 English 26 Mode Dynamic Size Auto Wide Digital NR On...

Page 27: ...U button to return to Mode menu Press the or button to select Colour Tone Press the ENTER button 11 Select the required option by pressing the or button Result The following options are available Cool2 Cool1 Normal Warm1 Warm2 12 Press the ENTER button 13 To return the factory defaults select Reset by pressing the or button Press the ENTER button Result The previously adjusted settings will be res...

Page 28: ...the or button to select other option s 7 Press the ENTER button 8 Press the MENU button Result The PC menu is displayed again 9 Press the or button to select Position Press the ENTER button 10 Adjust the position by pressing the œ or button 11 Press the ENTER button Setting the Picture PC Mode Preset to the PC mode by pressing the SOURCE button 50 Coarse English 28 Plug Play Language English Time ...

Page 29: ...shed and the TV will automatically return to the previous picture 13 To return the factory defaults select Image Reset by pressing the or button Press the ENTER button Result The previously adjusted settings will be reset to the factory defaults Image Lock Position Auto adjustment Image Reset PC TV Image Lock Position Auto adjustment Image Reset PC TV Image Reset has completed Return Move Enter Re...

Page 30: ...ormal mode 6 Press the ENTER button You can select these options simply by pressing the P SIZE button on the remote control If you change the picture size when PIP is On PIP will automatically be turned Off Depending on the input source the P SIZE options may vary Positioning and Sizing the screen using Zoom Resizing the screen using the Zoom enables the positioning and sizing of the screen to up ...

Page 31: ...Ie Demo mode 6 Press the ENTER button DNIeTM Digital Natural Image engine This feature brings you more detailed image with 3D noise reduction detail enhancement contrast enhancement and white enhancement New image compensation Algorithm gives brighter clearer more detailed image to you DNIeTM technology will fit every signal into your eyes You can freeze the picture when watching a television prog...

Page 32: ...greens Pink Emphasizing warm skin colours Standard Standard picture Custom Changing the settings in the Detail Control menu will automatically set to Custom see next page 6 Select the required option by pressing the œ or button Result The original picture before adjustment is shown on the left side while the selected mode is shown on the right side 7 Press the ENTER button Depending on the input s...

Page 33: ...al setting Result Changing the adjustment value will refresh the adjusted screen Press the or button to select other option s 8 Press the MENU button Result The Detail Control menu is displayed again 9 To return the factory defaults select Reset by pressing the or button Press the ENTER button Result The previously adjusted colours will be reset to the factory defaults Mode Dynamic Size Auto Wide ...

Page 34: ...R button 4 Press the or button to select Blue Screen Press the ENTER button 5 Select Off or On by pressing the or button Press the ENTER button Blue Screen is displayed while there is no signal from the external device in the external mode regardless of the Blue Screen Setting Setting the Blue Screen English 34 Plug Play Language English Time Child Lock Blue Screen Off Melody Off Colour Weakness O...

Page 35: ...e ENTER button again Press the or button to select On Press the ENTER button 6 Select the required option Red Green or Blue by pressing the or button Press the ENTER button Result The horizontal bar is displayed Press the œ or button until you reach the optimal setting Press the or button to select other option s 7 Press the ENTER button Plug Play Language English Time Child Lock Blue Screen Off M...

Page 36: ...ically adjusts to the surrounding illumination Standard Operates in standard mode regardless of the surrounding illumination Super Saving Enters maximum power saving mode regardless of the surrounding illumination 6 Press the ENTER button This feature is not available when the input source is in PC or HDMI mode You can select these options by simply pressing the E SAVING button on the remote contr...

Page 37: ...icture by pressing the or button Press the ENTER button 8 Press the or button to select Swap Press the ENTER button Result The main picture and sub picture are interchanged You cannot use the Swap function for PC HDMI or COMP 9 Press the or button to select Size Press the ENTER button Result The following options are available Large Double Window Double Wide The Double Window or Double Wide mode c...

Page 38: ... ENTER button 14 Select the channel that you want to view through sub picture by pressing the or button When the Source is set to TV you can select the channel of the sub picture If the sub picture receives no signal and the main picture is output from a Component PC or HDMI signal the sub picture will be blue If the main picture is output from a Video signal the sub picture will be black 15 Press...

Page 39: ...ime reselect the channel of main picture POSITION Used to move the sub picture counterclockwise SOURCE Used to assign a source of the sub picture TV Ext 1 Ext 2 AV or S Video SIZE Used to select a size of the sub picture Large Double Window or Double Wide P Used to select a channel of the sub picture X This PIP combination is not available O This PIP combination is available TV Ext 1 Ext 2 AV S Vi...

Page 40: ...on to select Picture Result The Picture menu is displayed 3 Press the ENTER button 4 Press the or button to select Digital NR Press the ENTER button 5 Select Off or On by pressing the or button Press the ENTER button Mode Dynamic Size Auto Wide Digital NR On DNIe Demo Off My Colour Control Energy Saving Standard PIP Picture TV Move Enter Return Mode Dynamic Size Auto Wide Digital NR On DNIe Demo O...

Page 41: ...l Shift menu is selected 6 Press the ENTER button Select On by pressing the or button for making the screen move per regular hour and preventing the residual image Press the ENTER button Pixel Shift Using this function you can minutely move pixels on the PDP in horizontal or vertical direction to minimize after image on the screen 7 Select the required option Horizontal Dot Vertical Line or Time b...

Page 42: ...is function helps remove after images on the screen by moving all the pixels on the PDP according to a pattern Use this function when there are remaining after images or symbols on the screen especially when you displayed a still image on the screen for a long time 6 Press the ENTER button to cancel the currently selected function To remove after images on the screen use either All White or Signal...

Page 43: ...ed 4 Press the ENTER button again 5 Select the required option by pressing the or button Result The following options are available Standard Music Movie Speech Custom 6 Press the ENTER button You can select these options by simply pressing the S MODE Sound Mode button on the remote control Mode Custom Equalizer SRS TSXT Off Auto Volume Off Internal Mute Off Sound TV Move Enter Return Mode Standard...

Page 44: ... volume every time the channel is changed This feature lets you automatically adjust the volume of the desired channel by lowering the sound output when the modulation signal is high or by raising the sound output when the modulation signal is low 1 Press the MENU button Result The main menu is displayed 2 Press the or button to select Sound Result The Sound menu is displayed 3 Press the ENTER but...

Page 45: ...nu is displayed 3 Press the ENTER button 4 Press the or button to select SRS TSXT Press the ENTER button 5 Select the required option by pressing the or button Result The following options are available Off 3D Mono Stereo 6 Press the ENTER button You can select these options simply by pressing the SRS button on the remote control TruSurround XT SRS and Symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs Inc TruSurr...

Page 46: ...MENU button Result The main menu is displayed 2 Press the or button to select Setup Result The Setup menu is displayed 3 Press the ENTER button 4 Press the or button to select Melody Press the ENTER button 5 Select Off or On by pressing the or button Press the ENTER button Mode Custom Equalizer SRS TSXT Off Auto Volume Off Internal Mute Off Sound TV Move Enter Return Mode Custom Equalizer SRS TSXT...

Page 47: ...and automatic switching occurs switch to Mono When receiving mono sound in AV mode connect to the AUDIO L input connector on the panel front or side depending on the model If mono sound only comes out of the left speaker press the DUAL I II button Type of broadcast Regular broadcast Standard audio Regular NICAM Mono NICAM stereo NICAM DUAL I II Regular broadcast Standard audio Bilingual or DUAL I ...

Page 48: ...n 4 Press the or button to select Time Press the ENTER button Result The Clock Set is selected 5 Press the ENTER button again 6 Press the œ or button to select Hour or Minute Set these by pressing the or button You can also set these by pressing the numeric buttons directly 7 Press the ENTER button In the event of a power interuption or the set being turned off at the supply the settings for the C...

Page 49: ...val Off 30 60 90 120 150 or 180 for staying on by pressing the or button Press the ENTER button You can select these options simply by pressing the SLEEP button on the remote control If the sleep timer is not yet set Off is displayed If the sleep timer is already set the remaining time before which the television switches to standby mode is displayed Plug Play Language English Time Child Lock Blue...

Page 50: ... to select On Timer Press the ENTER button Result The On Timer menu is displayed 6 Select Hour Minute Programme or Volume by pressing the œ or button Set these by pressing the or button You can also set these by pressing the numeric buttons directly 7 Press the œ or button to select Activation 8 To activate On Timer with the setting entered select Yes by pressing the or button 9 Press the ENTER bu...

Page 51: ...tton 14 Press the ENTER button Auto Power Off When you set the timer On the television will eventually turn off if no controls are operated for 3 hours after the TV was turned on by timer This function is only available in timer On mode and prevents overheating or leakages which may occur if a TV is on for too long when you are on vacation for example If no signal is received for 15 minutes the TV...

Page 52: ... the MENU button Result The main menu is displayed 7 Press the ENTER button to select Input Result The Input menu is displayed agian 8 Press the or button to select Edit Name Press the ENTER button 9 Press the or button to select external source to be edited Press the ENTER button Result The available device names are listed VCR DVD D VHS Cable STB HD STB Satellite STB AV Receiver DVD Receiver Gam...

Page 53: ...Press the or button to select AV Setup Press the ENTER button Result The AV Setup menu is displayed 5 Press the or button to select required input Ext 2 Press the ENTER button Select the source to be directed to the output by pressing the or button Ext 1 Default TV Ext 2 Variable TV Ext 1 Ext 2 AV S Video or Monitor Out 6 Press the ENTER button Ext 1 TV Ext 2 TV AV Setup TV Move Enter Return Plug ...

Page 54: ...teletext pages are organized according to six categories Part Contents A Selected page number B Broadcasting channel identity C Current page number or search indications D Date and time E Text F Status information FASTEXT information Teletext information is often divided between several pages displayed in sequence which can be accessed by Entering the page number Selecting a title in a list Select...

Page 55: ... or button 2 Press the TTX MIX button to activate the teletext mode Result The contents page is displayed It can be redisplayed at any time by pressing the index button 3 Press the TTX MIX button again Result The screen will be split into two This Double Teletext feature lets you view the actual broadcast and teletext information separately on the screen 4 If you wish to display the actual broadca...

Page 56: ...iz games for example The normal screen reveal again A secondary page sub page The broadcast when searching for a page cancel The next page page up The previous page page down Double size letters in the size Upper half of the screen Once Lower half of the screen Twice Normal screen Three times To return to the normal display after using the reveal or size feature press the EXIT TV button ...

Page 57: ...casting company the different topics covered on a Teletext page are colour coded and can be selected by pressing the coloured buttons on the remote control Press the coloured button corresponding to the topic that you wish to select the available topics are given in the status line Result The page is displayed with other coloured information that can be selected in the same way 3 To display the pr...

Page 58: ...IDEO AUDIO L and R If you have a second VCR and wish to copy cassette tapes connect the source VCR to EXT 1 and the target VCR to EXT 2 so that you can redirect the signal from EXT 1 to EXT 2 If you have a decoder connect the decoder to the VCR and the VCR to the television When you wish to record a programme connect the receiver to EXT 1 and the VCR to EXT 2 so that you can redirect the signal fr...

Page 59: ...e fitted with Three RCA connectors VIDEO AUDIO L R If you have a second VCR and wish to copy cassette tapes connect the source VCR to AV IN and the target VCR to AV OUT so that you can redirect the signal from AV IN to AV OUT When you wish to record a programme connect the receiver to AV IN and the VCR to AV OUT so that you can redirect the signal from AV IN to AV OUT Please be sure to match the c...

Page 60: ...eo output such as a camcorder or VCR Rear of the TV Camcorder VCR To play pictures and sound both the S VIDEO and AUDIO L R connectors must be used and Whenever you connect an audio or video system to your television ensure that all elements are switched off Refer to the documentation supplied with your equipment for detailed connection instructions and associated safety precautions Please be sure...

Page 61: ...h a DVD or DTV receiver output 480i 480p 576i 576p 1080i DVD Rear of the TV DTV receiver Connecting to the PC Input The PC IN video and AUDIO connectors are used for interfacing with your PC Personal Computer and Rear of the TV Please be sure to match the colour coded input terminals and cable jacks ...

Page 62: ...nnecting to the HDMI DVI Compatible The HDMI DVI IN connector is used for equipment with a DVI out DTV Set Top Box Rear of the TV The HDMI DVI IN connector is used for equipment with an HDMI out DTV Set Top Box Rear of the TV HDMI DVI cable and ...

Page 63: ...mponent Be sure to connect the video cable properly if desired external input Ext 1 Ext 2 or Component cannot be selected Play the DVD after activating the DVD Home Theater System Use the volume control of the Home Theater System while watching the PDP using the DVD Home Theater where the PDP TV does not produce the audio DVD Home Theater Rear of the TV AV Receiver Amplifier Use the AV OUT ports o...

Page 64: ...4 Click on the Monitor tab then set the Screen refresh rate with reference to the Display Modes Table Set the Vertical Frequency and Horizontal Frequency individually if you can do so instead of setting the Screen refresh rate 5 Click on OK to close the window then Click on OK button to the Display Properties window Automatic re booting may commence at this moment 6 Shutdown the PC and connect it ...

Page 65: ...h as stripes might appear on the screen when the PC power is turned off or if the PC is disconnected If so press the SOURCE button to enter the Video mode Also make sure that the PC is connected When connecting a notebook PC to the television make sure that the PC screen is displayed through only the television Otherwise random signals might appear When horizontal synchronous signals seem irregula...

Page 66: ...utton 4 Enter 3 digits of the VCR Cable box or DVD code listed on the next page for your VCR Cable box or DVD Example To enter code 6 press 0 0 and 6 To enter code 76 press 0 7 and 6 5 Press the POWER button Your VCR Cable box or DVD should turn on If it turns on your remote control is now set correctly If it does not turn on repeat the steps above but try one of the other codes listed for your pa...

Page 67: ...English 67 Programming the Remote Control for Other Components continued VCR Remote Control Codes Cable Box CATV Remote Control Codes DVD Remote Control Codes ...

Page 68: ...pliance that is affecting the television then move it further away Plug your television into a different mains socket Check the direction location and connections of your aerial This interference often occurs due to the use of an indoor aerial Replace the remote control batteries Clean the upper edge of the remote control transmission window Check the battery terminals On your computer check Power...

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Page 72: ...er household wastes at the end of its working life To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal please separate this from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product or their local government office for deta...

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