Samsung SP-R4212 User Manual

Owner’s InstructionsSP-R4212This device is a Class B digital apparatus.Register your product at www.samsung.com/global/registerBN68-00835D-00Eng_(001,

10Rear PanelŒ POWER INConnect the supplied power cord.´ SERVICE ONLYConnector for service only.ˇ HDMI/DVI INConnect to the HDMI jack of a device withH

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PLASMA DISPLAY PANELFunction DescriptionSelecting a Menu Language ...102Digital Noise Reduction ...

Selecting a Menu Language1021Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select“Setup”, then press the ENTER button.2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to

103103Digital Noise ReductionIf the broadcast signal received by your TV is weak, you can activate the Digital Noise Reductionfeature to help reduce a

104Selecting the Film ModeOn: Automatically senses and processes film signals from all sources and adjusts the picture for optimum quality.Off: Switch

105Setting the Blue ScreenIf no signal is being received or the signal is very weak, a blue screen automatically replaces the noisy picture background

1061Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select“Picture”, then press the ENTER button.2Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Color Weakness”

1071Press the Menu button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select“Setup”, then press the ENTER button.2Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Caption”, then pr

108Viewing Closed Captions (On-ScreenText Messages) - DigitalThe Digital Captions function operates on digital channels.1Press the MENU button.Press t

1096Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Size”, then press theENTER button.Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the desired Caption option, then press the

11Remote Control ButtonsŒ POWER buttonTurns the TV on and off.´ GUIDE buttonPress to display the on-screen Electronic Program Guide (EPG).ˇ ANTENNA bu

Menu Transparency LevelAdjusts the transparency of the menu screen.1101Press the MENU button.Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then pressthe

1111Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select“Setup”, then press the ENTER button.2Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Energy Saving”, t

Preventing Screen Burn-inTo reduce the possibility of screen burn, this unit is equipped with screen burn preventiontechnology. This technology enabl

1131Press the MENU button.Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then pressthe ENTER button.2Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Screen BurnProtect

1Press the MENU button.Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button.2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Function Help”, the

115Using the V-Chip (for USA)The V-Chip feature automatically locks out programs that are deemed inappropriate for children.The user must enter a PIN

How to Enable/Disable the V-Chip1Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select“Setup”, then press the ENTER button. 2Press the ▲ or ▼ butto

117How to Set up Restrictions using the “TV Parental Guidelines”First, set up a personal identification number (PIN), and enable the V-Chip. (See prev

5At this point, one of the TV-Ratings is selected.Press the ENTER button. Depending on your existing setup, a symbol will be selected.(Blank = Unblock

119How 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 Ameri

¿ P.MODE buttonAdjust the TV picture by selecting one of the preset factory settings (orselect your personal, customized picture settings).¸ S.MODE bu

How 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 sc

121Using the V-Chip (for Canada)The V-Chip feature automatically locks out programs that are deemed inappropriate for children.The user must enter a P

How to Enable/Disable the V-Chip1Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select“Setup”, then press the ENTER button. 2Press the ▲ or ▼ butto

123How to Set up Restrictions using the “TV Parental Guidelines”First, set up a personal identification number (PIN), and enable the V-Chip. (See prev

5At this point, one of the TV-Ratings is selected.Press the ENTER button. Depending on your existing setup, a symbol will be selected.(Blank = Unblock

125How 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 Ameri

126How to Set up Restrictions using “Canadian English”: E, C, C8+, G, PG, 14+, 18+First, set up a personal identification number (PIN), and enable the

How to Set up Restrictions using “Canadian French”: E, G, 8 ans +, 13 ans +, 16 ans +, 18 ans +First, set up a personal identification number (PIN), a

How 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 sc

129Electronic Program GuideYour TV has an “Electronic Program Guide” to help younavigate through all the possible viewing options. The EPG supplies in

13Wall Installation InstructionsRefer to the correct installation guide according to your wall bracket.1Contact a technician for installing the wall b

130Using the Electronic Program Guide1Press the MENU button.Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Guide”, then press the ENTER button.2Press the ▲ or ▼ b

131Viewing Information about a Single Channel1Press the MENU button.Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Guide”, then press the ENTER button.2Press the

Viewing Information about ChannelsDisplays the program time and content for all channels.This function is available only when the program is digital.1

133Viewing the Remind ListIf you have made a scheduled viewing list of programs you would like to see, the channel will be automatically switched to t

134To view the Remind List1Press the MENU button.Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Guide”, then press the ENTER button.2Press the ▲ or ▼ button to se

PLASMA DISPLAY PANELAppendixTroubleshooting...136Care and Maintenance ...

Troubleshooting136ProblemPoor picture.No picture or sound.Poor sound quality.Your remote control does notoperate the TV.The TV won’t turn on.There is

137With proper care, your TV will give you many years of service. Please follow these guidelines to get the maximum performance from your TV.Identifyi

Specifications138Exterior design and product specifications are subject to change without prior notice to improve the performance of this product.SP-R

139DimensionsJACK PANEL DETAIL 2 1/4"H x 18 3/4"W @ 5 3/4" UP FROM BOTTOMBN68-00835D-00Eng_(130~143) 4/15/05 11:40 AM Page 139

141 Insert and tighten the Captive Screw in the direction of the arrow.When done, mount the wall bracket on the wall.2Before drilling into the wall, c

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1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864)Samsung Electronics America Service Division400 Valley Road, Suite 201Mount Arlington, NJ 07856www.samsung.comSamsung El

151 Remove the 4 screws on the back of the product.2 Insert the screw into the plastic hanger. (See the figure below)Fixing the TV panel to the wall a

16How to Adjust Mounting AngleNote Note : Adjust the bracket angle to -2° before installing it on the wall.Make sure to use the top center,and not the

17How to assemble the Stand-Base➤➤Two or more people should carry the TV. Never lay the TV on the floor because of possible damage to the screen. Alwa

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PLASMA DISPLAY PANELConnectionsConnecting VHF and UHF Antennas ...20Connecting Cable TV...

Important Warranty InformationRegarding Television Format Viewing2Wide screen format PDP Displays (16:9, the aspect ratio of the screen width to heigh

Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas20Antennas with 75-ohm Round LeadsIf your antenna looks like this: it has 75-ohm round leads. 1Plug the antenna lead i

21Connecting Cable TVYou can connect different cable systems to your TV, including cable without a Cable box, and cablewith a Cable box that descrambl

22Cable 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,

23Connecting a VCR Connecting a VCR to the Video or S-Video/Audio jackConnect the Video/Audio cables between the VIDEO or S-VIDEO/AUDIO input jacks on

24Connecting a CamcorderTV Rear PanelS-Video cableAudio cableVideo cableCamcorderConnect a Video/Audio cable between the VIDEO or S-VIDEO/AUDIO input

25Connecting a DVD Player (480i, 480p)Playing DVDConnect the Y, PB, PR (COMPONENT1, 2) input jacks on the TV to the Y, PB, PR output jacks on the DVD

26Connecting a DTV Receiver (480p, 720p, 1080i)This TV displays the optimum picture in 720p mode.Watching DTVConnect the cable or antenna to the anten

27Connecting to HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) (480p, 720p, 1080i)Watching DTVConnect the cable or antenna to the antenna input jack on t

28Connecting a Digital TV Set-Top Box(480p, 720p, 1080i)By inputting a high-bandwidth digital content protection High-Definition picture sourceto the

29Connecting a Digital Audio SystemThere are many types of digital audio systems on the market today.A simplified illustration of an audio system is s

User Instructions Screen Image retentionDo not display a still image (such as on a video game) on the plasma display panel for more thanseveral minute

30Connecting to an Analog AmplifierTV Rear PanelThe “AUDIO OUT (AUDIO L/R)” terminals cannot be used for external speakers. You must hook them up to a

PLASMA DISPLAY PANELOperationTurning the TV On and Off...32Viewing the Menus and Displays ...

Turning the TV On and Off32Turning the TV On and OffPress the POWER button on the remote control.The TV will be turned on and you will be able to use

3Press the ▲ or ▼ button to memorize the channels ofthe selected connection. Press the ENTER button to select “Start”.Notes• If the antenna is connec

346Press the ENTER button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Yes” or “No”, then the ENTER button.“Select the time zone in which you live” menu is aut

35If you want to reset this feature...1Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select“Setup”, then press the ENTER button.2Press the ENTER b

36Viewing the Menus and DisplaysYour TV has a simple, easy-to-use menu system that appears on the TV screen. This system makes it convenient and fast

37Memorizing the ChannelsYour TV can memorize and store all of the available channels for both “off-air” (antenna) and cablechannels. After the availa

38Storing Channels in Memory 4Select the correct signal source (STD, HRC, and IRC) by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button, then press the ENTER button.Note•STD

391Press the MENU button.Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Channel”, thenpress the ENTER button.2Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Add/Delete”, then

Table of Contents4General InformationYour New Plasma Display Panel...8Remote Control Buttons ...11Wall

40Changing ChannelsUsing the Channel ButtonsPress the CH or CH button to change channels.When you press the CH or CH button, the TV changes channels i

41Using the “-” ButtonThe “-” button is used to select stations that broadcast both a digital and analog signal.For example, for Channel 7-1 (digital)

Setting Up Your Remote Control42Your TV comes equipped with a universal remote control. In addition to controlling the TV, the universalremote control

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Viewing an External Signal SourceUse the remote control to switch between viewing signals from connected equipment, such asVCR, DVD, Set-Top Box, and

45Assigning Names to External input mode1Press the MENU button.Press the ENTER button to select “Input”.2Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Edit Name”

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PLASMA DISPLAY PANELPicture ControlChanging the Picture Standard ...48Customizing the Picture Setti

Changing the Picture StandardYou can select the type of picture which best corresponds to your viewing requirements.481Press the MENU button. Press th

1Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select“Picture”, then press the ENTER button.2Press the ENTER button to select “Mode”.3Press the EN

Connecting a PC and OperationConnecting a PC ...86Changing the Position of the Image ...90Picture Qual

505Press the ENTER button to return to “Mode”.Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Color Tone”, then press the ENTER button.6Press the ▲ or ▼ button to

51Viewing the DNIe Demonstration This TV includes the DNIe function so as to provide a high visual quality.If you set DNIe Demo to On, you can view th

Changing the Screen SizeScreen size selection depends on the type of video input.521Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button toselect “Picture”,

When you press the P.SIZE button under the cover of the remote control, the TV’s screen mode should appear in sequence. The screen displays in this or

54Viewing the Picture-in-PictureSelecting the PIP Screen1Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select“Picture”, then press the ENTER butto

55Selecting an External SignalYou can use PIP to view a signal from an external source, such as a VCR.1Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button

Swapping the Contents of the PIP and Main Image1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select“Picture”, then press the ENTER button. 2Pres

57Changing the Size of the PIP Window1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select“Picture”, then press the ENTER button. 2Press the ▲ or

Changing the Location of the PIP Image1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select“Picture”, then press the ENTER button. 2Press the ▲ o

59Changing the PIP Channel1Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select“Picture”, then press the ENTER button. 2Press the ▲ or ▼ button to

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60Selecting the Sound SourceYou can use this feature to hear sound from the main or sub (PIP) picture.1Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button

61Using the My Color Control Function in the Easy Control MenuSkin, sky and grass tones are easily adjustable to suit your preferences.1 Press the MEN

62My Color Control Mode CharacteristicsUsing My Color Control mode, you can enjoy vivid colors as shown below.Note•Images shown above may differ from

63My Color Control Custom SettingsUsers can adjust the 6 My Color Control colors (Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Pink, and White).1Press the MENU button. P

64Resetting the My Color Control Colors to the Factory DefaultsTo return to the factory default settings for My Color Control colors, use the Reset fu

PLASMA DISPLAY PANELSound ControlCustomizing the Sound ...66Using Automatic Sound Setting

Customizing the SoundThe sound settings can be adjusted to suit your personal preferences.(Alternatively, you can use one of the “automatic” settings.

1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button toselect “Sound”, then press the ENTER button.2Press the ENTER button to select “Mode”.3Press the ▲ o

681 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select“Sound”, then press the ENTER button.2Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “SRS TruSurround X

69Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS) track - Digital The digital-TV transmission system is capable of simultaneous transmission of many audio tracks

PLASMA DISPLAY PANELGeneral InformationYour New Plasma Display Panel ...8Remote Control Buttons ...

1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select“Sound”, then press the ENTER button.2Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Multi-Track Options

71Using the Auto VolumeEach broadcasting station has its own signal conditions, which can make it necessary to adjust thevolume every time the channel

1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select“Sound”, then press the ENTER button.2Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Digital Output”, th

731 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button toselect “Sound”, then press the ENTER button.2Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Melody”, then pre

Selecting the Internal MuteSound output from the TV speakers is muted. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select“Sound”, then press t

PLASMA DISPLAY PANELChannel ControlSelecting the Antenna ...76Selecting Your Favorite C

Selecting the Antenna761Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select“Channel”, then press the ENTER button.2Press the ENTER button to sele

7777Selecting Your Favorite ChannelsYou can store your favorite channels for each available input source (such as TV and Cable box).Then, when you pre

78Labeling the ChannelsUse this feature to assign an easy-to-remember label to any channel (i.e., “CBS”, “ESPN”, “PBS2”,“CNN1”, etc.) A label consists

79Viewing the Channel ListsYou can display a list of all channels or your favorite channels.1Press the MENU button.Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “

8Your New Plasma Display PanelFront PanelΠSOURCE buttonPress to display all of the available video sources (TV, AV, S-Video, Component1, Component2,

80Editing the Channel ListsYou can edit channels to be added or deleted.1Press the MENU button.Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Channel”, then press

81Fine Tuning Analog ChannelsUse fine tuning to manually adjust a particular channel for optimal reception.1Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ bu

82Checking the Digital-Signal StrengthUnlike analog channels, which can vary in reception quality from “snowy” to clear, digital (HDTV)channels have e

83LNA (Low Noise Amplifier)If the TV is operating in a weak-signal area, sometimes the LNA function can improve the reception(a low-noise preamplifier

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PLASMA DISPLAY PANELConnecting a PC and OperationConnecting a PC...86Changing t

86Connecting a PCConnection to a Macintosh computer may require an adapter.Audio cablePC cableTV Rear PanelConnecting a PC (15p D-SUB) to the TVConnec

8787Setting up Your TV (Plug and Play)Our adoption of the new VESAPlug and Play solution eliminates complicated and time consumingsetup. It allows yo

88How to Set up Your PC Software (Windows only)The Windows display-settings for a typical computer are shown below. But the actual screens on yourPC w

89NotesBoth 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

9Checking AccessoriesPower Cord (3903-000144)Anynet Cable (BN39-00518A)Owner’s InstructionsRemote Control (BN59-00462A) /AAA BatteriesThe following pa

90After connecting the TV to your PC, adjust the position of the screen if it is not well-aligned.Preset: • Press the SOURCE button to select “PC.”1P

91Plug & Play√Language : English√Time√V-Chip√Caption√Menu Transparency : Medium√†MoreSetupTVMove Enter ReturnPicture Quality AdjustmentPicture Aut

Coarse AdjustmentPreset: •Press the SOURCE button to select “PC”.1Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select“Setup”, then press the ENTE

Fine Tuning (Fine)Preset: •Press the SOURCE button to select “PC”.1Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select“Setup”, then press the ENT

94Image ResetPreset: •Press the SOURCE button to select “PC”.1Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select“Setup”, then press the ENTER bu

PLASMA DISPLAY PANELTime SettingSetting the Clock...96Setting the On/Off Timer ...

Setting the ClockSetting the clock is necessary in order to use the various timer features of the TV. Also, you can check the time while watching the

97Option 2: Setting the Clock AutomaticallyThe Clock can be set automatically if you are receiving a digital signal.1Press the MENU button.Press the ▲

981Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button.2Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Time”, then press

991Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select“Setup”, then press the ENTER button.2Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Time”, then press