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User Instructions Screen Image retention Do not display a still image (such as on a video game or when hooking up a PC to this PDP) on the plasma monitor panel for more than 2 hours as it can cause screen image retention. This image retention is also known as “screen burn”. To avoid such image retention, reduce the degree of brightness and contrast of the screen when displaying a still image. Height The PDP can normally operate only under 2000m in height. It might abnormally function at a
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Contents General Information Function Description User Instructions ............................................. 2 Time Features ............................................... 25 Checking Parts ................................................ 4 Language / Melody / Light Effect / Using the Stand-Base ..................................... 4 Entertainment / Energy Saving ..................... 26 Control Panel ................................................. 5 Connection Panel ...
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Checking Parts Owner’s Instructions Remote Control/ Power Cord Cloth-Clean AAA Batteries Registration Card Cover-Bottom / Screws (2ea) Ferrite Core for Power Cord Ferrite Core for S-Video (Refer to page 50) Sold Separately Antenna Cable Component Cables Audio Cables PC Cable Scart Cable PC Audio Cable HDMI Cable HDMI/DVI Cable Ferrite Core (Power Cord, S-Video) ➢ The ferrite cores are used to shield the cables from interference. When connecting a cable, open the ferrite core and clip it arou
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Control Panel Front (or Side) Panel The product colour and shape may vary depending on the model. ➢ 1 SOURCE 4 C/P. Toggles between all the available input sources Press to change channels. In the on-screen (TV, Ext.1, Ext. , AV, S-Video, Component, menu, use the C/P. buttons as you PC, HDMI1, HDMI , HDMI and DTV). would use the ▲ and ▼ buttons on the remote control. In the on-screen menu, use this button as ➢ you would use the ENTER button on the 5 Power Indicator remote
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Connection Panel Rear Panel 1 9 or Cable Television Network or 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 The product colour and shape may vary depending on the model. ➢ Whenever you connect an audio or video system to your set, ensure that all elements are ☛ switched off. When connecting an external device, match the colour of the connection terminal to the cable. 1 POWER IN 5 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) Connect the supplied power cord. Connect to a Digital Audio Component. 2 COMPONENT IN 6 Connecting externa
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8 HDMI IN 1, DVI IN AUDIO L/R DVI audio outputs for external devices. - No additional Audio connection is needed for an HDMI to HDMI connection. 9 DVI IN (HDMI ) AUDIO R/L - When using an HDMI/DVI cable connection, 75Ω Coaxial connector for Aerial/Cable you must use the HDMI IN 2 jack. Network. What is HDMI? ➢ - “High Definition Multimedia interface” Supported modes for HDMI/DVI and Component allows the ansmission of high definition 480i 480p 576i 576p 720p 1080i digital video data and
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Viewing the Remote Control The performance of the remote control may be affected by bright light. 1 POWER button c Use this when connecting (turns the TV on and off) a SAMSUNG DMA (Digital Media Adapter) device through 2 Selects the TV and DTV an HDMI interface and mode directly switching to DMA mode.(The 3 Number buttons for direct TV/DTV DMA button is optional.) channel access For more information on the 4 One/Two-digit channel operating procedures, refer selection to the user man
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Installing Batteries in the Remote Control 1 Lift the cover at the back of the remote control upward as shown in the figure. Install two AAA size batteries. Make sure to match the “+” and “–” ends of the ➢ batteries with the diagram inside the compartment. Do not mix battery types, i.e. alkaline and manganese. Close the cover as shown in the figure. Remove the batteries and store them in a cool and dry ➢ place if you won’t be using the remote control for a long time. The remote con
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Plug & Play Feature When the television is initially powered on, several basic Plug & Play customer settings proceed automatically and subsequently. The following settings are available. Start Plug & Play. If you accidentally select the wrong country for your TV, the ☛ OK characters on the screen may be wrongly displayed. Enter Any functions related to Digital TV (DVB) will only work in ☛ countries or areas where DVB-T (MPEG2) digital terrestrial signals are broadcasted. Please conf
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Select No pressing the ◄ or ► button, then press the ENTER Plug & Play button. Auto Store menu is displayed. Clock Set Month Day Year Hour Minute ▲ Press the ENTER button to start search the channels. 01 01 00 00 : 04 The channel search will start and end automatically. After ▼ all the available channels are stored, Clock Set menu is automatically displayed. Press the ENTER button. Move Adjust Enter To stop the search before it has finished, press the ➢ ENTER button with S
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Using the TOOLS Button You can use the TOOLS button to select your frequently used functions quickly and easily. The “Tools” menu changes depending on which external input mode you are viewing. 1 Press the TOOLS button. Tools The Tools menu will appear. Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) Picture Mode : Standard Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select a menu, then press the Sound Mode : Custom Sleep Timer : Off ENTER button. SRS TS XT : Off Energy Saving : Off Press the ▲/▼/◄/►/ENTER buttons to display, change,
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Editing Device Names You can give a name to the external source. T V Input Source List : TV ► 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Edit Name ► + Anynet (HDMI-CEC) Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Input, then press the ENTER button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Edit Name, then press the ENTER button. 4 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the external source to be Move Enter Return edited, then press the ENTER button. T V Edit Name 5 Select the required device by pres
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Storing Channels Manually Not available in DTV or external input mode. T V Channel ➢ You can store television channels, including those received Country : United Kingdom ► Auto Store ► via cable networks. Manual Store ► When storing channels manually, you can choose: Channel Manager ► Sort ► Whether or not to store each of the channels found. Name ► The programme number of each stored channel which you Fine Tune ► LNA : Off ► wish to identify. 1 Press the MENU button to
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Adding / Locking Channels Not available in DTV or external input mode. T V Channel ➢ Using the Channel Manager, you can conveniently lock or add Country : United Kingdom ► Auto Store ► channels. Manual Store ► Channel Manager ► 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Sort ► Name ► Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Channel, then press the Fine Tune ► ENTER button. LNA : Off ► Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Channel Manager, then Move Enter Return press the E
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Sorting the Stored Channels Not available in DTV or external input mode. T V Channel ➢ This operation allows you to change the programme numbers Country : United Kingdom ► Auto Store ► of the stored channels. Manual Store ► This operation may be necessary after using the auto store. Channel Manager ► Sort ► 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Name ► Fine Tune ► Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Channel, then press the LNA : Off ► ENTER button. Move Enter Return
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Fine Tuning Channel Reception Not available in DTV or external input mode. T V Channel ➢ If the reception is clear, you do not have to fine tune the Country : United Kingdom Auto Store channel, as this is done automatically during the search and Manual Store store operation. Channel Manager If the signal is weak or distorted, you may have to fine tune the Sort Name channel manually. Fine Tune LNA : Off 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the
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Changing the Picture Standard You can select the type of picture which best corresponds to T V Picture your viewing requirements. Mode : Standard Cell Light Contrast 0 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Brightness 45 Sharpness 50 Colour 50 Press the ENTER button to select Picture. Tint G50 R50 Detailed Settings Press the ENTER button again to select Mode. Picture Options Reset : OK 4 Select the required
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Configuring Detailed Settings on the Picture You can set detailed picture settings. T V Picture Mode : Standard 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Cell Light Contrast 0 Press the ENTER button to select Picture. Brightness 45 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Detailed Settings, then Sharpness 50 Colour 50 press the ENTER button. Tint G50 R50 Detailed Settings 4 Select the required option by pressing the ▲ o
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Picture Options You can set detailed picture settings. T V Picture Mode : Standard 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Cell Light Contrast 0 Press the ENTER button to select Picture. Brightness 45 Sharpness 50 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Picture Options, then press Colour 50 the ENTER button. Tint G50 R50 Detailed Settings 4 Select the required option by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button, then Picture Optio
