Samsung SPP4231 Specifications

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in123InstallationNotesDo not install the PDPon any location other than a vertical wall.To protect the performance of the PDP and prevent problems, avo

Exterior design and product specifications are subject to change without prior notice to improvethe performance of this product.This PDPoperates as a

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FixingthePDPpaneltothewallattachmentpanelbracketRemove the screws from the back of the PDP.2Connect insulation holders to screws (see the illustration

Put the 4 insulation holders on the PDP in the grooves of the wall mount bracket andpull down on the PDP (0/to secure it to the wall mount bracket 101

HowtoAdjustMountingAngleFactorydefaultThe wall mount bracket is delivered separately. Please tighten the captive screw in thedirection of the arrow af

HowtoAssemble two support pins with the stand base and firmly secure both sides of thesupport pins using 8 screws provided.IllAssemble the PDP with th

Remove the screws on the rear of the PDP.Hang the two "T" shaped hangers on the square holes on the rear of the PDP.Tighten the PDP and the

Connect the speaker audio cable to the external speaker output jack on the rear of the PDP matching the"+" and "-" ends of the cab

Conn l onsConnecting VHF and UHFAntennas ... 18Connecting Cable TV...

'lngVHFUHFAntennasAntennaswith75-ohmRoundLeadsIf your antenna looks like this: it has 75-ohm round leads.1Plug the antenna lead into the VHF/UHF

TVYou 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 chan

mportantRegarding,rml .,n .' 'm FormatViewingWide screen format PDP Displays (16:9,the aspect ratio of the screen width to height) are prima

CablewithaCableBoxthatDescramblesSome(ButNotAll)ChannelsTo complete this connection you wi]] need a two-way splitter, an RF(A/B) switch, and four coax

ConnectingaVCRtotheVideoorS-Video/AudiojackPDPPower PlugAudio CableorS-Video CableVideo CableConnect the Video/Audio cables between the AUDIO(L/R)/VID

',ngaViewingcamcordertapesPDPCamcorderVideo CableAudio CableConnect a Video/Audio cable between the AUDIO(L/R)/VIDEO jacks on the PDPand theVIDEO

ngaDVD ayer(480i,480p)This PDP displays the optimum picture in 720p mode.PlayingDVDPDPDVD PlayerVideo CableAudio Cable1Connect a Video Cable between t

ngaDWReceiver(480p,720p,1080i)This PDPdisplays the optimum picture in 720p mode.WatchingDTVPDP DTV ReceiverorVideo CableAudio CableDVI CableUse a DVI-

OperationTurningthe PDPOn and Off ... 26Plug& Play Feature...

Turning PDPTurningthePDPOnandOffPressthe POWER button on the remote control.The PDPwill be turned on and you will be ready to use itsfeatures.You can

DisplayingStatusInformationPressthe INFO button on the remote control.The PDPwill display the Picture mode, Sound mode, MTS,Caption, and Clock.27

ay FeatureWhen the television is initially powered ON, several basic customer settings proceedautomatically and subsequently. The following settings a

Select the correct signal source (Air, STD, HRC andIRC), then press the ENTER button.To start the search, press the ENTER button.Thesearchwillendaetem

GeneralInformationYourNew PlasmaDisplay Panel... 6RemoteControl Buttons... 8Wall InstallationInstruc

ay Feature(continued)If you want to reset this feature...Pressthe MENU button. Press the • or • button toselect "Setup", then press the ENTE

MemorlzlnlYour PDP can memorize and store all of the available channels for both "off-air"(antenna) and cable channels. After the available

StoringChannelsinMemory(AutomaticMethod)1First, select the correct signal source (Air, STD, HRCand IRC). See steps on previous page.Pressthe MENU butt

AddingandErasingChannels(ManualMethod)Use the number buttons to directly select the channelthat will be added or erased.Ex) Channel "4"Press

ToViewMemorizedChannel(PIPMode)Pressthe MENU button. Press the • or • button toselect "Channel", then press the ENTER button.Pressthe • or •

ChangingChannelsPressthe CHA or CHv button to change channels.When you press the CHA or CHv button, the PDPchanges channelsin sequence. You will see a

anUse the remote control to switch between viewing signals from connected equipment,such as VCRs, DVD, Set-Top box and the TV source (broadcast or cab

AssigningNamestoExternalinputmodePressthe MENU button. Pressthe ENTER button toselect "input".Pressthe • or • button to select "Edit Na

PictureControlCustomizing the Picture ... 40UsingAutomatic PictureSettings ...

You can use the on-screen menus to change the Contrast, Brightness, Sharpness, Color,and Tint settings of your PDP.Pressthe MENU button. Press the • o

ctureYour PDP has automatic picture settings that allow you to adjust the video display easily.Press the MENU button. Press the • or • button toselect

ng TonePressthe MENU button. Press the • or • button toselect "P'cture', then press the ENTER button.Pressthe • or • button to select &

DNle NaturaImageSamsung's New Technology brings you more detailed images with contrast,white enhancement and 3D noise reduction.Pressthe MENU but

Screen size selection depends on the type of video input ( DVD, PC etc.).QuickwaytoaccesstheScreenSizemenu:Justpressthe"P.SIZE"huronontherem

16:9(Wide)16:9 Aspect Ratiothat fits DVD and Wide Screenapplications.PanoramaFitsa 16:9 picture onto a 4:3 screenand displaysit without clipping the i

FreezingStillPressthe STILLbutton on the remote control to freeze amoving picture. Press again to cancel.46

ewmg ctureSelectingthePIPScreenPress the MENU button. Pressthe • or • button toselect "P'cture', then press the ENTER button.Pressthe •

SelectinganExternalSignalYou can use PIPto view a signal from an external source, such as a VCR.Pressthe MENU button. Press the • or • button toselect

SwappingtheContentsofthePIPImageandMainImagePressthe MENU button. Pressthe • or • button toselect "P'cture', then press the ENTER butto

GeneralInformationYourNew PlasmaDisplay Panel ... 6RemoteControl Buttons ...

ChangingtheSizeofthePIPWindowPressthe MENU button. Press the • or • button toselect "P'cture', then press the ENTER button.Pressthe • o

ChangingtheLocationofthePIPImagePressthe MENU button. Pressthe • or • button toselect "P'cture', then press the ENTER button.Pressthe •

Cable)a orIf the PIPsource is TV while PIP is ON, you can select the broadcasting source of PIP pictureseparately from the main picture.Pressthe MENU

ChangingthePIPChannelPressthe MENU button. Pressthe • or • button toselect "P'cture', then press the ENTER button.Pressthe • or • butto

SoundControlCustomizing the Sound ... 56UsingAutomatic SoundSettings ...

m,zmgPressthe MF:NU button. Press the • or • button toselect "Sound", then press the ENTER button.Pressthe • or • button to select "Cu

Pressthe MENU button. Pressthe • or • button toselect "Sound", then press the ENTER button.Pressthe ENTER button to select "Mode".

Depending on the particular program being broadcast, you can listen to stereo, mono, or aSeparate Audio Program. (SAP audio is usually a foreign-langu

UsingtheAutoVolumeEach broadcasting station has its own signal conditions, which can make it necessary toadjust the volume every time the channel is c

YourNewSOURCE/ENTERbuttonPressto display all of the available video sourcesie., TV,AV,S-Video,Component, PC,DVI).Pressto confirm a se ection,MENUbutto

ng XTTruSurround XT is a patented SRStechnology that solves the problem of playing 5.1multichannel content over two speakers. Trusurround delivers a c

,ng InternaMuteThe internal speakers can be muted in order to hear sound from external speakers you'veconnected.Press the MENU button. Pressthe •

ChonnelControlFine Tuning Channels ... 64

,neTun,ngUse fine tuning to manually adjust a particular channel for optimal reception.Pressthe MENU button. Press the • or • button toselect "Ch

ConnectingaPCandOperationConnecting a PC... 66Adjusting the PCScreen...

',ngaConnection to a Macintosh computer may require an adapter.PDPUse the DVI-Dconnection cable.(sold sepa rate_.._--OrmDVI Cable PC Cable Audio

PinConfigurationD-Sub Cable" 15Pin Signal Cable (based on protruded pin)DVI-D Cable (Digital-Only Connector)FinNo. PCIN1 Red(R)2 Green (G)3 Blue

HowtoSetupYourPCSoftware(Windowsonly)The Windows display-settings for a typical computer are shown below. However, the actual screenson your PC will p

Notes_Both 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 t

O DVI INPUTConnect to the video output jack fordevice with DVI output.0 MONITOR OUT (VIDEO / L-AUDIO-R)Outputs for external devicesIDPC INPUT(RGBIN /

AdjustingtheR.G.BPreset:• Pressthe TV/VIDEO buttonto select "PC".Pressthe MENU button. Press the • or • button toselect "Picture",

e ImageAfter connectingthe PDPto yourPC,adjustthe positionof the screenif it is not well-aligned.Preset:• Pressthe TV/VIDEO buttonto select"PC.&q

PictureAutomaticAdjustmentPreset:• Pressthe TV/VIDEO buttonto select "PC".Pressthe MENU button. Press the • or • button toselect "Setup

CoarseAdjustmentPreset:• Pressthe TV/VIDEO buttonto select "PC".Pressthe MENU button. Pressthe • or • button toselect "Setup", the

FineTuning(Fine)Preset:• Pressthe TV/VIDEO buttonto select "PC".Pressthe MENU button. Press the • or • button toselect "Setup", th

)rm ,nPreset:• Pressthe TV/VIDEO button to select "PC".Pressthe MENU button. Press the • or • button toselect "Setup", then press

TimeSettingSettingthe Clock ... 78Settingthe SleepTimer...

ngPressthe MENU button. Press the • or • button toselect "Setup", then press the ENTER button.Pressthe • or • button to select 'T'

ngYou can set your PDPto automatically turn off after a preset interval.Pressthe MENU button. Pressthe • or • button toselect "Setup", then

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ng ,mersThis PDPcan be set to turn on or off automatically at specific times that you choose.Before using the timers, you must set the PDP'sclock

Pressthe I_ button to select "Channel", then pressthe • or • button to select the channel you wantwhen PDP turns on.Pressthe I_ button to se

FunctionDescriptionSelectinga Menu Language... 84Digital Noise Reduction...

nga MenuLanguagePressthe MENU button. Press the • or • button toselect "Setup", then press the ENTER button.Pressthe ENTER button to select

NoiseIf the broadcast signal received by your TV is weak, you can activate the Digital NoiseReduction feature to help reduce any static and ghosting t

ng mOn: Automatically senses and processes film signals from all sources and adjusts thepicture for optimum quality.Off: Switches off the Film mode.Pr

ngYou can hear clear melody sound when the television is powered on or off.Pressthe MENU button. Pressthe • or • button toselect "Setup", th

ngIf no signal is being received or the signal is very weak, a blue screen automatically replacesthe noisy picture background. If you wish to continue

Your TV decodes and displays the dosed captions that are broadcast with certain TVshows. These captions are usually subtitles for the hearing impaired

O POWERbuttonTurnsthe PDPon and off.0 NumberbuttonsID + 100buttonPressto select channels over 100. Forexample to select channel 121, press"+100&q

The V-Chip feature automatically locks out programs that are deemed inappropriate forchildren. The user must enter a PIN (personal ID number) before a

HowtoEnable/DisabletheV-ChipPressthe MENU button. Pressthe • or • button toselect "Setup", then press the ENTER button.2Pressthe • or • butt

HowtoSetupRestrictionsusingthe"TVguidelines"First, set up a personal identification number PIN), and enable the V-Chip. (See previous sectio

5At this point, one of the TV-Ratings is selected.Pressthe ENTER button. Depending on your existingsetup, a symbol _ will be selected.(Blank -- Unbloc

HowtoSetupRestrictionsusingtheMPAARatings:G,PG,PG-13,R,NC-17,XTheMPAA rating systemusesthe Motion PictureAssociationof America (MPAA)system,and itsmai

HowtoResettheTVaftertheV-ChipBlocksaChannel("EmergencyEscape")If the TV is tuned to a restricted channel, the V-Chip will block it. The scre

AppendixTroubJeshootlng... 98Care and Maintenance ...

Before you call a service technician, please scan this list of problems and possible solutions. It may save youtime and money.98

With proper care, your PDPwill give you many years of service. Please follow these guidelines to getthe maximum performance from your PDP.Identifying