User manual SAMSUNG SP-L4225

[. . . ] Owner's Instructions SPL4225 Samsung Electronics America inc. 105 Challenger Road, Ridgefield Park, N. J. 07660-0511, U. S. A SERVICE DIVISION TEL: 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864) www. samsungsupport. com BN68-00262A-01(ENG) Warning!Important Safety Instructions Thank You for Choosing Samsung Thank you for choosing Samsung! [. . . ] The Current time will be displayed on the screen. Viewing the Menus and Displays Your PDP has a simple, easy-to-use menu system that appears on the PDP screen. This system makes it convenient and fast to use features on the PDP. Your PDP also lets you display the status of many of your PDP's features. 10 : 30 AM Viewing the Menus 1 With the power on, press the Menu button on the remote control. The Video menu is selected. VIDEO Select Contrast Brightness Sharpness Color Tint R 50 Move Enter Custom 100 50 50 50 G 50 Exit 2 Use the joystick (up, down) button to move items in the menu. Use the joystick (left, right) button to display, change, or use the selected items. Use the joystick ( ) button to enter items in the menu. On screen menus disappear from the screen automatically after about thirty seconds, or you can press the Menu button on your remote control to exit the menu. 18 19 P L A S M A D I S P L A Y P A N E L (Connecting Speakers / Receiver) Connecting Connecting Connecting Connecting Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 a VCR/Cable Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 a DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 a Set-Top Box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Connections Connecting Speakers Connecting a VCR/Cable Box Power Plug Speaker Audio Cable Audio Cable S-Video Cable Video Cable External speakers MUST have a power handling capability of 7 watts minimum(impedance 8ohm). How to Connect 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 on the PDP. How to Connect 1 2 · Connecting Speakers to Stands. Connect Video/S-Video cable between the Video/S-Video Output jack on the VCR/Cable box and the Video Input jack on the PDP. · For better video, use an S-Video cable. Connect an Audio cable between the Audio Output jacks on the VCR/Cable box and the Audio Input jacks (Video) on the PDP. Connecting PDP and Speakers / Stand and Speakers 1 2 Fix the bracket onto the guide pole located on the rear of speaker and fasten the screws. After removing the three screws on the PDP, clamp thespeaker and the PDP together and fasten the screws. Videotape Playback: 1. Turn on PDP and press the Video or S-Video(if S-Video jack is connected. ) button on your remote control. Turn on your VCR, insert a videotape and press the Play button. Guide pole Guide pole Guide pole 22 23 Connecting a DVD (480i/480p) Connecting a Set-Top Box(480p/720p/1080i) Power Plug Power Plug Video (Y, Pb, Pr) Cable Audio Cable Video (Y, Pb, Pr) Cable Audio Cable How to Connect 1 2 Connect a Video cable between the DVD Output jacks on the DVD and the Component1 Video Input (Y, Pb, Pr) Input jacks on the PDP. Connect an Audio cable between the Audio Output jacks on the DVD and the Audio Input jacks (Component) on the PDP . How to Connect 1 2 Connect a Video cable between the Set-Top Box (Y, Pb, Pr) Output jacks on the Set-Top Box and the Component 2 Video Input (Y, Pb, Pr) Input jacks on the PDP. Connect an Audio cable between the Audio Output jacks on the Set-T op Box and the Audio Input jacks (Component) on the PDP . Play to DVD: 1. Turn on PDP and press the Component button to select the Component1 mode. Turn on your DVD, insert a DVD disc and press the Play button. · For an explanation of Component video, see your DVD owner's instructions. To Watch DTV: 1. Turn on PDP and press the Component button to select the Component2 mode. · For an explanation of Component video, see your DTV receiver owner's instructions. 24 25 P L A S M A D I S P L A Y P A N E L Picture Control Customizing the Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Using Automatic Picture Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Viewing the Picture-in-Picture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Changing the Screen Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Freezing the Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Customizing the Picture You can use the on-screen menus to change the Brightness, Contrast, Sharpness, Color, and Tint settings of your PDP. Using Automatic Picture Settings Your PDP has automatic picture settings that allow you to adjust the video display easily. VIDEO 1 Press the Menu button, then press the joystick to enter. Select Contrast Brightness Sharpness Color Tint R 50 Move Adjust Custom 100 50 50 50 G 50 Exit 1 Press the Menu button, then press the joystick to enter. VIDEO Select Contrast Brightness Sharpness Color Tint R 50 Move Adjust Custom 100 50 50 50 G 50 Exit ! 2 Quick way to access the picture setting: Just press "P. Mode" on the remote control. 2 Move the joystick left or right to select "Custom". You will also see the items "Contrast", "Brightness", "Sharpness", "Color" and "Tint". VIDEO Select Contrast Brightness Sharpness Color Tint R 50 Move Adjust Custom 100 50 50 50 G 50 Exit Move the joystick left or right to select "Custom", "Standard", "Mild", or "Dynamic" picture setting. · You can select "High, " "Middle, " "Low, " or "Custom" in PC mode. VIDEO Select Standard select Exit 3 Move the joystick up or down to select the item you wish to change. VIDEO Select Contrast Brightness Sharpness Color Tint R 50 Move Adjust Custom 100 50 50 50 G 50 Exit 3 Press the Menu button to exit. 4 Move the joystick left or right to change the value of the item. Contrast 60 5 Press the Menu button to exit. Note · In the PC mode, you can't adjust the sharpness, color and tint. 28 29 Viewing the Picture-in-Picture Selecting the PIP Screen Selecting an External Signal You can use PIP to view a signal from an external source, such as a VCR. PIP Select Off 1 Press the Menu button. [. . . ] If your VCR (or Cable box, DVD player) does not turn on after set up, repeat steps 2, 3, and 4, but try one of the other codes listed for your brand of VCR (or Cable box, DVD player). If no other codes are listed, try each code, 000 through 089 (or Cable box: 0000 through 077, DVD player: 000 through 008). Notes · When your remote control is in "VCR" mode, the VCR control buttons (Stop, REW, Play/Pause, FF) still operate your VCR. 64 · When your remote control is in "Cable box" or "DVD" mode, the VCR control buttons (Stop, REW, Play/Pause, FF) still operate your VCR. 65 Remote Control Codes VCR Codes P Cable Box Codes L A S M A D I S P L A Y P A N E L Appendix Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 DVD Codes 66 Troubleshooting Before you call a service technician, please scan this list of problems and possible solutions. It may save you time and money. Care and Maintenance With proper care, your PDP will give you many years of service. Please follow these guidelines to get the maximum performance from your PDP. Identifying Problems Problem Poor picture. [. . . ]