Owner’s InstructionsSP-P4231This device is a Class B digital apparatus.BN68-00631B-00_001,104Eng 2004.6.9 10:53 AM Page 3
Wall Installation InstructionsThis wall mount bracket installation guide is for the following models: SP-P4231101 Do not install the PDP on any locati
100SpecificationsExterior design and product specifications are subject to change without prior notice to improve the performance of this product.SP-P
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BN68-00631B-001-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864)Samsung Electronics America Service Division400 Valley Road, Suite 201Mount Arlington, NJ 07856www.samsung
111 The wall mount comes packaged in 3 parts. These parts must be assembled together.Please tighten the captive screw in the direction of the arrow af
1 Remove the screws from the back of the PDP.2 Connect insulation holders to screws (see the illustration below).• If you are uncertain about installa
13Note• Contact an authorized technician when installing the wall attachment panel.• After hanging the PDP panel on the wall attachment panel, make su
How to assemble the Stand-Base1 Assemble two support pins with the stand base and firmly secure both sides of the support pins using 8 screws provided
15Connecting Speakers1 Remove the screws on the rear of the PDP.2 Hang the two “T” shaped hangers on the square holes on the rear of the PDP.3 Tighten
Connect the speaker audio cable to the external speaker output jack on the rear of the PDP matching the“+” and “-” ends of the cable with the diagram
PLASMA DISPLAY PANELConnectionsConnecting VHF and UHF Antennas ...18Connecting Cable TV...
Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas18Antennas with 75-ohm Round LeadsIf your antenna looks like this: it has 75-ohm round leads. 1Plug the antenna lead
19Connecting Cable TVYou can connect different cable systems to your PDP, including cable without a cable box, and cable with a cable box that descram
User Instructions Wide screen format PDP Displays (16:9,the aspect ratio of the screen width to height) are primarilydesigned to view wide screen form
20Cable with a Cable Box that Descrambles Some (But Not All) ChannelsTo complete this connection you will need a two-way splitter, an RF (A/B) switch,
21Connecting a VCR Connecting a VCR to the Video or S-Video/Audio jackS-Video CableAudio CableVideo CablePower PlugConnect the Video/Audio cables betw
22Connecting a CamcorderAudio CableVideo CablePower PlugConnect a Video/Audio cable between the VIDEO or S-VIDEO / L - AUDIO - R jacks on the PDPand t
23Connecting a DVD Player (480i, 480p)This PDP displays the optimum picture in 720p mode.Playing DVDAudio CableVideo CablePower PlugConnect a Video Ca
Connecting a DTV Receiver(480p, 720p, 1080i)This PDP displays the optimum picture in 720p mode.24Watching DTVVideo CableAudio CableDVI CableorPowerPlu
PLASMA DISPLAY PANELOperationTurning the PDP On and Off ...26Plug & Play Feature ...
Turning the PDP On and Off26Turning the PDP On and OffPress the POWER button on the remote control.The PDP will be turned on and you will be ready to
27Displaying Status InformationPress the INFO button on the remote control. The PDP will display the Picture mode, Sound mode, MTS,Caption, and Clock.
28Plug & Play FeatureWhen the television is initially powered ON, several basic customer settings proceed automatically and subsequently. The foll
5Select the correct signal source (Air, STD, HRC andIRC) by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button, then press the ENTER button.6 To start the search, press the E
Table of Contents3General InformationYour New Plasma Display Panel ...6Remote Control Buttons ...8Wa
30Plug & Play Feature (continued)If you want to reset this feature...1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button toselect “Setup”, then press
31Selecting the Video Signal-sourceBefore your television can begin memorizing the available channels, you must specify the type of signalsource that
32Storing Channels in Memory (Automatic Method)1First, select the correct signal source (Air, STD, HRC and IRC). See steps on previous page.Press the
33Adding and Erasing Channels (Manual Method)First, press the CH or CH button or the number buttonsto select the channel you want to add or delete.1
34To View Memorized Channel1Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button toselect “Channel”, then press the ENTER button.2Press the ▲ or ▼ button to
35Changing ChannelsUsing the Channel ButtonsPress the CH or CH button to change channels.When you press the CH or CH button, the PDP changes channels
36Setting the Signal Source1Press the MENU button. Press the ENTER button toselect “Input”.2Press the ENTER button to select “Source List”.3 Press the
Assigning Names to External input mode1Press the MENU button. Press the ENTER button toselect “Input”.2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Edit Name”,
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PLASMA DISPLAY PANELPicture ControlCustomizing the Picture ...40Using Automatic Picture S
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Customizing the PictureYou can use the on-screen menus to change the Contrast, Brightness, Sharpness, Color, and Tint settings of your PDP.401 Press t
411 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button toselect “Picture”, then press the ENTER button.2 Press the ENTER button to select “Mode”.3 Press t
42Selecting the Color Tone1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button toselect “Picture”, then press the ENTER button.2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button t
DNIe (Digital Natural Image engine)Samsung’s New Technology brings you more detailed images with contrast,white enhancement and 3D noise reduction.1 P
44Changing the Screen SizeScreen size selection depends on the type of video input ( DVD, PC etc.).1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to
45Notes• In TV, VIDEO, S-VIDEO and Component (480i) modes, all screen modes can be selected.(Wide ➞Panorama ➞Zoom ➞Normal).• In PC/DVI mode, only 16:9
46StillPress the STILL button on the remote control to freeze a moving picture. Press again to cancel.Freezing the PictureBN68-00631B-00_014-061Eng 2
Selecting the PIP Screen1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button toselect “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to
Selecting an External SignalYou can use PIP to view a signal from an external source, such as a VCR.1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button t
49Swapping the Contents of the PIP Image and Main Image1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button toselect “Picture”, then press the ENTER butto
PLASMA DISPLAY PANELGeneral InformationYour New Plasma Display Panel ...6Remote Control Buttons ...
50Changing the Size of the PIP Window1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button toselect “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▲ o
51Changing the Location of the PIP Image1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button toselect “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the
52Selecting a Signal Source (Antenna orCable) for PIPIf the PIP source is TV while PIP is ON, you can select the broadcasting source of PIP picture se
5353Changing the PIP Channel1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button toselect “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ butto
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PLASMA DISPLAY PANELSound ControlCustomizing the Sound ...56Using Automatic Sound Setting
56Customizing the Sound1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button toselect “Sound”, then press the ENTER button. 2Press the ▲ or ▼ button to sel
571 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button toselect “Sound”, then press the ENTER button. 2Press the ENTER button to select “Mode”.3Press the
581 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button toselect “Sound”, then press the ENTER button. 2Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “MTS”, then press
591 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button toselect “Sound”, then press the ENTER button. 2Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Auto Volume”,the
Front PanelYour New Plasma Display Panel6Checking AccessoriesOwner’s InstructionsOnce you have unpacked your PDP, check to make sure that you have all
60Setting the TruSurround XTTruSurround XT is a patented SRS technology that solves the problem of playing 5.1 multichannel content over two speakers.
61Selecting the Internal MuteThe internal speakers can be muted in order to hear sound from external speakersyou've connected.1 Press the MENU bu
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PLASMA DISPLAY PANELChannel ControlFine Tuning Channels...64BN68-00631B-00_062-075Eng
Fine Tuning ChannelsUse fine tuning to manually adjust a particular channel for optimal reception.641Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to
PLASMA DISPLAY PANELConnecting a PC and OperationConnecting a PC...66Adjusting
Connecting a PCConnection to a Macintosh computer may require an adapter.66Power PlugPDPPCAudio CableAudio CablePC CableDVI CableDVI jack(The actual c
67Pin ConfigurationD-Sub CableDVI-D Cable (Digital-Only Connector)• 15Pin Signal Cable (based on protruded pin)Setting up Your PDP (Plug and Play)Our
68How to Set up Your PC Software (Windows only)The Windows display-settings for a typical computer are shown below. However, the actual screenson your
69NotesBoth screen position and size will vary, depending on the type of PC monitor and its resolution. The table below shows all of the display modes
7Rear PanelŒDVI INPUTConnect to the digital video and audio output jack of a device with DVI output.´MONITOR OUT (VIDEO / L-AUDIO-R)Outputs for extern
Adjusting the PC Screen70Adjusting the R.G.BPreset: •Press the TV/VIDEO button to select “PC”.1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button toselec
71Changing the Position of the ImageAfter connecting the PDP to your PC, adjust the position of the screen if it is not well-aligned.Preset: •Press th
72Picture Quality AdjustmentPicture Automatic Adjustment Preset: •Press the TV/VIDEO button to select “PC”.1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ b
73Coarse AdjustmentPreset: •Press the TV/VIDEO button to select “PC”.1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button toselect “Setup”, then press the
74Fine Tuning (Fine)Preset: •Press the TV/VIDEO button to select “PC”.1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button toselect “Setup”, then press th
75InformationPreset: •Press the TV/VIDEO button to select “PC”.1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button toselect “Setup”, then press the ENTER
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PLASMA DISPLAY PANELTime SettingSetting the Clock ...78Setting the Sleep Timer...
Setting the Clock1Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button toselect “Setup”, then press the ENTER button.2Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Tim
You can set your PDP to automatically turn off after a preset interval.1Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button toselect “Setup”, then press th
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80Setting the TimersThis PDP can be set to turn on or off automatically at specific times that you choose. Before using the timers, you must set the P
6Press the √ button to select “Channel”, then pressthe ▲ or ▼ button to select the channel you want when PDP turns on.7Press the √ button to select “V
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Selecting a Menu Language ...84Digital Noise Reduction ...
Selecting a Menu Language841Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button toselect “Setup”, then press the ENTER button.2 Press the ENTER button to s
85Digital Noise ReductionIf the broadcast signal received by your TV is weak, you can activate the Digital Noise Reduction feature to help reduce any
86Selecting the Film ModeOn: Automatically senses and processes film signals from all sources and adjusts thepicture for optimum quality.Off: Switches
1Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button toselect “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Miscellaneous”,the
88Setting the Blue ScreenIf no signal is being received or the signal is very weak, a blue screen automatically replacesthe noisy picture background.
891Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button toselect “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Caption”, then pre
ŒPOWER buttonTurns the PDP on and off.´Number buttonsˇ+100 buttonPress to select channels over 100. Forexample, to select channel 121, press“+100”, th
90Using the V-ChipThe V-Chip feature automatically locks out programs that are deemed inappropriate forchildren. The user must enter a PIN (personal I
91How to Enable/Disable the V-Chip1Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button toselect “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ bu
92How to Set up Restrictions using the “TV Parental guidelines”First, set up a personal identification number (PIN), and enable the V-Chip. (See previ
935At this point, one of the TV-Ratings is selected.Press the ENTER button. Depending on your existingsetup, a symbol will be selected.(Blank = Unbloc
94How to Set up Restrictions using the MPAA Ratings: G, PG, PG-13, R, NC-17, X, NRThe MPAA rating system uses the Motion Picture Association of Americ
95How to Reset the TV after the V-Chip Blocks a Channel (“Emergency Escape”)If the TV is tuned to a restricted channel, the V-Chip will block it. The
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PLASMA DISPLAY PANELAppendixTroubleshooting...98Care and Maintenance ...
98TroubleshootingProblemPoor picture.Your Remote control does notoperate the PDP.The PDP won’t turn on.There is no screen image.The image is too light
99With proper care, your PDP will give you many years of service. Please follow these guidelines to getthe maximum performance from your PDP.Identifyi
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