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SP-S4243
PLASMA DISPLAY
Owner’s
Instructions
This device is a Class B digital apparatus.
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BN68-00991D-01Eng_0224 2/24/06 10:46 AM Page 2 Important Warranty Information Regarding Television Format Viewing Wide screen format PDP Displays (16:9, the aspect ratio of the screen width to height) are primarily designed to view wide screen format full-motion video. The images displayed on them should primarily be in the wide screen 16:9 ratio format, or expanded to fill the screen if your model offers this feature and the images are constantly moving. Displaying stationary graphics and i
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BN68-00991D-01Eng_0224 2/24/06 10:46 AM Page 3 User Instructions Screen Image retention Do not display a still image (such as on a video game) on the plasma display panel for more than several minutes as it can cause screen image retention. This image retention is also known as “screen burn”. To avoid such image retention, refer to page 26 of this manual to reduce the degree of brightness and contrast of the screen when displaying a still image. Altitude The PDP can only operate normally at
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BN68-00991D-01Eng_0224 2/24/06 10:46 AM Page 4 Contents GENERAL INFORMATION CHANNEL CONTROL List of Features .................................................................................. 5 Selecting the Antenna................................................................... 36 Accessories........................................................................................ 5 Adding and Erasing Channels...................................................... 36 Viewing the Control Pane
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BN68-00991D-02Eng_0317 3/17/06 9:56 AM Page 5 General Information List of Features Adjustable picture settings that can be stored in the TV’s memory. Automatic timer to turn the TV on and off. Aspecial sleep timer. - V Chip function. Excellent Digital Interface & Networking : With a built-in HD digital tuner, non-subscription HD broadcasts can be viewed with no Set-Top Box needed. Remote Control The supplied remote can be used to operate the TV as well as most DVD players, Set-to
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BN68-00991D-02Eng_0317 3/17/06 9:56 AM Page 6 Viewing the Control Panel Buttons on the Lower-Right Part of the Panel The buttons on the lower-right panel control your TV’s basic features, including the on-screen menu. To use the more advanced features, you must use the remote control. The product color and shape may vary depending on the model. Œ SOURCE Ø POWER Toggles between all the available input sources Press to turn the TV on and off. (TV, AV1, AV2, S-Video1, S-Video2, Component1,
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BN68-00991D-02Eng_0317 3/17/06 9:56 AM Page 7 Viewing the Connection Panel Rear Panel Jacks Use the rear panel jacks to connect A/V components that will be connected continuously, such as VCR or DVD players. For more information on connecting equipment, see pages 9-14. The product color and shape may vary depending on the model. Œ POWER IN ” PC AUDIO IN Connect the supplied power cord. Connect to the audio output jack on your PC. ´ HDMI IN 2 ’ PC IN Connect to the HDMI jack of a device with
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BN68-00991D-01Eng_0224 2/24/06 10:46 AM Page 8 Remote Control You can use the remote control up to a distance of about 23 feet from the TV. When using the remote, always point it directly at the TV. You can also use your remote control to operate your VCR, Cable box, DVD player, or Set-Top Box. Œ POWER ¯ TV, DVD, STB, CABLE, VCR Turns the TV on and off. Press to operate your TV, DVD, STB, CABLE (box), or VCR. ´ NUMERIC BUTTONS Press to change the channel. ˘ SOURCE Press to display all of t
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BN68-00991D-01Eng_0224 2/24/06 10:46 AM Page 9 Installing Batteries in the Remote Control 1. Lift the cover at the back of the remote control upward as shown in the figure. 2. Install two AAA size batteries. ➢ Make sure to match the “+” and “–” ends of the batteries with the diagram inside the compartment. 3. Replace the cover. ➢ Remove the batteries and store them in a cool, dry place if you won’t be using the remote control for a long time. The remote control can be used up to about 23 fee
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BN68-00991D-01Eng_0224 2/24/06 10:46 AM Page 10 Connecting Cable TV To connect to a cable TV system, follow the instructions below. Cable without a Cable Box 1. Plug the incoming cable into the ANT 1 IN (CABLE) terminal on the back of the TV. Because this TV is cable-ready, you do not need a cable box to view unscrambled cable channels. ➢ ANT 1 IN (CALBE) Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles All Channels 1. Find the cable that is connected to the ANT OUT terminal on your cable box. This
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BN68-00991D-01Eng_0224 2/24/06 10:46 AM Page 11 Connecting a VCR These instructions assume that you have already connected your TV to an antenna or a cable TV system (according to the instructions on pages 9-10). Skip step 1 if you have not yet connected to an antenna or a cable system. 1. Unplug the cable or antenna from the back of the TV. 2. Connect the cable or antenna to the ANT IN terminal on the back of the VCR. 3. Connect an Antenna Cable between the ANT OUT TV Rear Panel terminal on
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BN68-00991D-01Eng_0224 2/24/06 10:46 AM Page 12 Connecting a Camcorder The side panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a camcorder to your TV. They allow you to view the camcorder tapes without using a VCR 1. Connect a Video Cable TV Side Panel (or S-Video Cable) between 1 S-Video Cable (Not supplied) the AV IN 2 [VIDEO] (or S-VIDEO) jack on the or Video Cable (Not supplied) 1 Camcorder TV and the VIDEO OUT jack on the camcorder. 2 Audio Cable (Not supplied) 2. Connect Audio Cables
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BN68-00991D-01Eng_0224 2/24/06 10:46 AM Page 13 Connecting a DVD Player/Set-Top Box via HDMI This connection can only be made if there is an HDMI Output jack on the external device. 1. Connect an HDMI Cable DVD Player Rear Panel between the HDMI IN 2 jack TV Rear Panel on the TV and the HDMI jack on the DVD player/ Set-Top Box. HDMI Cable (Not supplied) What is HDMI? • HDMI, or high-definition multimedia interface, is a next-generation interface that enables the transmission of digital aud
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BN68-00991D-01Eng_0224 2/24/06 10:46 AM Page 14 Connecting an Amplifier/DVD Home Theater 1. Connect Audio Cables between the AUDIO OUT TV Rear Panel [R-AUDIO-L] on the TV Amplifier/DVD Home Theater and AUDIO IN [R-AUDIO-L] on the Amplifier/DVD Home Theater. When an audio amplifier is connected to the “AUDIO OUT [R-AUDIO-L]” terminals: Decrease the gain (volume) of the TV, and adjust the volume level Audio Cable (Not supplied) with the Amplifier’s volume control. ➢ Each external input
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BN68-00991D-01Eng_0224 2/24/06 10:46 AM Page 15 Operation Turning the TV On and Off Press the POWER button on the remote control. You can also use the POWER button on the TV. Plug & Play Feature When the TV is initially powered On, basic customer settings proceed automatically and subsequently: 1. Press the POWER button on the remote control. Menu language, Channels The message “Menu language, Channels and Time will be set.” is displayed. i and Time will be set. Press the ENTER button, then
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BN68-00991D-01Eng_0224 2/24/06 10:46 AM Page 16 Plug & Play 4. The TV will begin memorizing all of the available channels. After all the available channels are stored, the Auto program menu reappears. Auto Program in progress. Press the ENTER button when channel memorization is complete. Cable Channel 67 “Clock Mode” menu is automatically displayed. ➢ To stop the search before it has finished, press the ENTER button with Stop selected. Stop Enter Skip Plug & Play Auto Program is complet
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BN68-00991D-01Eng_0224 2/24/06 10:46 AM Page 17 If you want to reset this feature... TV Setup 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the … … or † † button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Plug & Play √ Language : English √ Time √ Game Mode : Off √ V-Chip √ Caption √ † More Move Enter Return 2. Press the ENTER button to select “Plug & Play”. For further details on setting up options, refer to the page 15~16. Menu language, Channels i and Time will be set. ➢ Plug
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BN68-00991D-01Eng_0224 2/24/06 10:46 AM Page 18 Adjusting the Volume 1. Press the VOL + or VOL – button to increase or decrease the volume. Using the Mute Button At any time, you can cut off the sound using the MUTE button. 1. Press MUTE and the sound cuts off. The word “Mute” will appear in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. To turn mute off, press the MUTE button again, or simply press the VOL + or VOL – button. Viewing the Display The display identifies the current channel and the
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BN68-00991D-01Eng_0224 2/24/06 10:46 AM Page 19 Memorizing the Channels Your TV 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 or CH button to scan through the channels. This eliminates the need to change channels by entering the channel digits. There are three steps for memorizing channels: selecting a broadcast source, memorizing the channels (automatic) and adding and deleting c
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BN68-00991D-01Eng_0224 2/24/06 10:46 AM Page 20 Setting Up Your Remote Control After it has been set up properly, your remote control can operate in five different modes: TV, VCR, Cable, DVD, or Set-Top Box. Pressing the corresponding button on the remote control allows you to switch between these modes, and control whichever piece of equipment you choose. ➢ The remote control might not be compatible with all DVD Players, VCRs, Cable boxes, and Set-Top Boxes. Setting Up the Remote to Operat
