Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product HP-P5581 Samsung
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Owner ’ s Instructions HP-P5581 This device is a Class B digital apparatus..
2 Impor tant W arranty Information Regarding T elevision Format V iewing W ide 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.
User Instructions 3 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”.
4 CableCARD and Digital Cable Ready TVs CableCARD and Digital Cable Ready TVs are the products of a new digital cable standard. This new standard is called OpenCable and it is a concerted effor t to standardize the digital cable ser vice network inter face in North America.
5 Q&A 1. Is the antenna I use for existing TV reception good enough for DTV? Over-the-air (OT A) digital TV broadcasting uses the same channels as analog TV and works well with many existing TV antennas. However , DTV broadcast channel assignments are different than analog channels.
6 General Information Y our New Plasma Display Panel ......................8 Remote Control Buttons ................................10 W all Installation Instructions ..........................12 Installing the Speakers ...............................
PLASMA DISPLA Y P ANEL General Information Y our New Plasma Display Panel ......................................................8 Remote Control Buttons ................................................................10 W all Installation Instructions .
Front Panel Y our New Plasma Display Panel 8 Checking Accessories Power Cord (3903-000144) Ferrite Core for Speaker cable (3301-001502) Antenna Cable (BN39-00333A) Component Cables (RCA) (AA39-00033A).
9 Rear Panel Side of the TV Œ POWER IN Connect the supplied power cord. ´ SER VICE Connector for ser vice only . ˇ HDMI IN Connect to the HDMI jack of a device with HDMI output. ¨ DVI IN (DVI / R-AUDIO-L) Connect to the digital video and audio output jack of a device with DVI output.
Remote Contr ol Buttons Œ POWER button Tu r ns the PDP on and off. ´ ANTENNA button Press to select “AIR” or “CABLE”. ˇ Number buttons ¨ - button Press to select additional channels (digital and analog) being broadcast by the same station.
¸ MTS button Press to choose stereo, mono or Separate Audio Program (SAP broadcast). ˛ PIP button Activates picture in picture. ◊ ASPECT button Press to change the screen size. ± STILL button Press to pause the current screen. ≠ DNIe button Activates DNIe (Digital Natural Image engine).
W all Installation Instructions 1 Do not install the PDP on any location other than a vertical wall. 2 To protect the performance of the PDP and prevent problems, avoid the following locations: • Do not install next to smoke and fire detectors. • Do not install in an area subjected to vibration or high voltage.
1 The wall mount comes packaged in 3 parts. These par ts must be assembled together . Please tighten the captive screws(4EA) in the direction of the arrow after assembling the bracket. Install the W all Mount Bracket after the screws are securely inserted into the wall.
1 Remove the screws from the back of the PDP . 2 Connect insulation holders to screws (see the illustration below). • If you are uncertain about installation, hire a specialist to install the wall mount bracket.
15 Notes • Contact an authorized technician when installing the wall attachment panel. • After hanging the PDP panel on the wall attachment panel, make sure that the Insulation holders are completely hung. • Be careful not to get your fingers caught during installation.
Installing the Speakers This speaker installation guide is for the PSN5542(BN96-01328A) speakers. 16 Parts How to Assemble the Speakers (When using the Stand) 2EA 1EA 1EA Speakers 1EA Middle Cabinet (.
17 Screw ② 2 Set the speaker guide bracket into the square grooves located on either side of the PDP’ s bottom rear , then push the speaker guide bracket towards the center (as the arrow illustrates). Secure the speaker guide bracket with provided screws @ .
Installing the Speakers 18 How to Assemble the Speakers (W all Mount) 1 Remove the screws indicated on the rear of the PDP (6 screws on the left and right sides, 2 screws on the center).
19 3 Secure the speaker dust cover by setting it into the grooves located on the front side of the speakers. 4 Connect the speakers to the PDP using the speaker cables. The connection terminals are on the rear side of both the PDP and the speakers. (Match the color coded terminals and cables.
➤ ➤ T wo or more people should carry the PDP . Never lay the PDP on the floor because of possible damage to the screen. Always store the PDP upright.
PLASMA DISPLA Y P ANEL Connections Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas ..............................................22 Connecting Cable TV ....................................................................23 Connecting CableCARD .......................
Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas 22 Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads If your antenna looks like this: it has 75-ohm round leads. 1 Plug the antenna lead into the ANT 2 IN(AIR IN) on the PDP . Use the antenna cable, an accessor y included in the product package.
23 Connecting Cable TV Y ou 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 channels. Cable without a Cable Box 1 Plug the incoming cable into the ANT 1 IN(CABLE IN) on the PDP .
24 Cable with a Cable Box that Descrambles Some (But Not All) Channels To complete this connection you will need a two-way splitter , an RF (A/B) switch, and four coaxial cables (which you can buy from your Samsung dealer or any electronics store). 1 Find and disconnect the cable that is connected to the ANTENNA IN terminal of your Cable box.
25 Connecting CableCARD Y ou must obtain a CableCARD from a local cable ser vice provider . PDP Insert the CableCARD into the “CableCARD” slot and the message “CableCARD Inser ted” is displayed on the screen.
26 Connecting a VCR Connecting a VCR to the Video or S-Video/Audio jack Connect the Video/Audio cables between the VIDEO or S-VIDEO / L - AUDIO - R jacks on the PDP and VIDEO or S-VIDEO / L - AUDIO - R output jacks on the VCR. (Note: For better video, use an S-Video cable.
27 Connecting a Camcorder Connect a Video/Audio cable between the VIDEO or S-VIDEO / L - AUDIO - R jacks on the PDP and the VIDEO or S-VIDEO /AUDIO output jacks on the camcorder . (Note: For better video, use an S-VIDEO cable.) Note • Please be sure to match the color coded input terminals and cable jacks.
Connecting a DVD Player (480i, 480p) This PDP displays the optimum picture in 720p mode. 28 Playing DVD Audio cable Component cable Connect the Y , P B , P R (COMPONENT) input jacks on the PDP with Y , P B , P R output jacks on the DVD player using a component cable.
29 Connecting a DTV Receiver (480p, 720p, 1080i) This PDP displays the optimum picture in 720p mode. W atching DTV Component cable Audio cable DVI cable Connect the cable or antenna to the antenna input jack on the DTV .
30 W atching DTV Connecting to HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Inter face) (480p, 720p, 1080i) Connect the cable or antenna to the antenna input jack on the DTV . Connect the HDMI IN jack on the TV with the HDMI OUT jack on the DTV Set-T op Box using a HDMI cable.
Connecting to DVI (Digital Visual Interface) 31 PDP Connecting a Digital TV Set-T op Box (480p, 720p, 1080i) By inputting a high-bandwidth digital content protection High-Definition picture source to the DVI IN jack on the TV , High-Definition pictures can be displayed on the screen in their digital form.
Connecting a Digital Audio System There are many types of digital audio systems on the market today . A simplified illustration of an audio system is shown below . For more infor mation, see your audio system owner’ s manual. 32 If your audio system has a coaxial digital audio input, connect to the “COAXIAL” output jack on the PDP .
Analog Amplifier PDP Connecting to an Analog Amplifier/ Sub woofer Speaker The “AUDIO OUT” terminals cannot be used for external speakers. Y ou must hook them up to an amplifier .
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PLASMA DISPLA Y P ANEL Operation Tu r ning the PDP On and Off ..........................................................36 V iewing the Menus and Displays ....................................................39 Memorizing the Channels..................
Tu rning the PDP On and Off 36 Tu rning the PDP On and Off Press the POWER button on the remote control. The PDP will be turned on and you will be able to use its features.
37 3 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to memorize the channels of the selected connection. Press the ENTER button to select “Start”. Notes • If the antenna is connected to ANT 1(CABLE IN), select “CABLE” and if it is connected to ANT 2(AIR IN), select “AIR”.
38 6 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to highlight the time zone for your local area (and to move the highlight to the appropriate time zone on the map of the United States). Press the ENTER button. If you have received a digital signal, the time will be set automatically .
39 V iewing the Menus and Displays Y our 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 . Y our PDP also lets you display the status of many of your PDP’ s features.
40 Selecting a broadcast source Before your television can begin memorizing the available channels, you must specify the type of signal source that is connected to the TV (i.e., an antenna or a cable system). 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Channel”, then press the ENTER button.
41 3 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the antenna connection, then press the ENTER button. Notes • Air : “Air” antenna signal. • Cable : “Cable” antenna signal.
42 Storing Channels in Memor y 4 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the antennas to memorize. Press the ENTER button to select “Start”. 5 Press the ENTER button to start the auto program. The TV begins memorizing all available stations. Press the ENTER button at any time to interrupt the memorization process.
43 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Channel”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Add/Delete”, then press the ENTER button. 3 Repeatedly pressing the ENTER button will alternate between add channel and delete channel.
44 Changing Channels Using the Channel Buttons Press the CH or CH button to change channels. When you press the CH or CH button, the PDP changes channels in sequence. Y ou will see all the channels that the PDP has memorized. (The PDP must have memorized at least three channels.
45 Using the “ - ” Button The “ - ” button is used to select stations that broadcast both a digital and analog signal. For example, for Channel 7-1 (digital), press “7”, then “ - ”, then “1”. For channel 7-2 (analog), press “7”, then “ - ”, then “2”.
46 Setting Up Y our Remote Contr ol This PDP's remote control can operate almost any VCR, Cable box or DVD. After it has been set up properly , your remote control can operate in five different modes : TV , VCR, CA TV , DVD, or STB.
47 Remote Control Codes VCR Codes Cable Box Codes DVD Codes.
48 Setting the Signal Source 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ENTER button to select “Input”. 2 Press the ENTER button to select “Source List”. 3 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select signal source, then press the ENTER button. 4 Press the MENU button to exit.
Assigning Names to External input mode 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ENTER button to select “Input”. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Edit Name”, then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the ENTER button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select external device, then press the ENTER button.
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PLASMA DISPLA Y P ANEL Picture Contr ol Customizing the Picture ................................................................52 Using Automatic Picture Settings ....................................................53 Selecting the Color T one ......
Customizing the Picture Y ou can use the on-screen menus to change the Contrast, Brightness, Sharpness, Color , and T int settings of your PDP . 52 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button.
53 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ENTER button to select “Mode”. 3 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Dynamic”, “Standard”, “Movie”, “Custom” picture setting, then press the ENTER button.
54 Selecting the Color T one 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Color T one”, then press the ENTER button.
DNIe (Digital Natural Image engine) Samsung’ s new technology brings you more detailed images with contrast, white enhancement and 3D noise reduction. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button.
56 Changing the Screen Size Screen size selection depends on the type of video input. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Size”, then press the ENTER button.
57 16:9 Sets the picture to 16:9 wide mode. Panorama Converts regular 4:3 aspect ratio screen to wide screen. Zoom1 The screen size when Wide screen is vertically enlarged. Zoom2 The screen size when the Zoom1 screen is vertically enlarged. 4:3 Sets the picture to 4:3 normal mode.
58 Still Press the STILL button on the remote control to freeze a moving picture. Press again to cancel. Notes • The still picture will automatically be released after 3 minutes to prevent screen burn. • If you press a remocon button in Still mode, the still picture will be cleared.
Selecting the PIP Screen 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “PIP”, then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the ENTER button, then press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “On”.
Selecting an External Signal Y ou can use PIP to view a signal from an exter nal source, such as a VCR. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “PIP”, then press the ENTER button.
61 Swapping the Contents of the PIP and Main Image 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “PIP”, then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Swap”, then press the ENTER button.
62 Changing the Size of the PIP Window 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “PIP”, then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Size”, then press the ENTER button.
63 Changing the Location of the PIP Image 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “PIP”, then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Position”, then press the ENTER button.
64 Changing the PIP Channel 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “PIP”, then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “PIP Channel”, then press the ENTER button.
Setting the My Color Contr ol Mode My Color Control mode allows users to adjust colors according to thier preferences, by adjusting skin, sky , and grass tones using the predefined settings (Standard, Custom, Blue, Green, Pink) without affecting other colors on the screen.
66 My Color Control Mode Characteristics Using My Color Control mode, you can enjoy vivid colors as shown below . Note •I mages shown above may differ from the actual adjustment on the screen. These images are presented for illustrative purposes. ➤ ➤ Standard Picture.
67 Setting the My Color Contr ol Mode My Color Control Custom Settings Users can adjust the 3 My Color Control colors (Pink, Green and Blue). 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “My Color Control”, then press the ENTER button.
68 Resetting the My Color Control Colors to the Factor y Defaults To return to the factor y default settings for My Color Control colors, use the Reset function. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button.
69 Selecting the DVI Standard This feature is for aligning the screen image center dislocated by differences between various DVI and HDMI signal sources.
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PLASMA DISPLA Y P ANEL Sound Contr ol Customizing the Sound ................................................................72 Using Automatic Sound Settings ....................................................73 Setting the T ruSurround XT ..........
72 Customizing the Sound The sound settings can be adjusted to suit your personal preferences. (Alternatively , you can use one of the “automatic” settings. See next page.) 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button.
73 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ENTER button to select “Mode”. 3 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Standard”, “Music”, “Movie”, “Speech”, or “Custom” sound setting, then press the ENTER button.
74 Setting the T ruSurr ound XT Tr uSurround XT is a patented SRS technology that solves the problem of playing 5.1 multichannel content over two speakers. T rusurround delivers a compelling, virtual surround sound experience through any two-speaker playback system, including internal television speakers.
75 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “DNSe”, then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Speaker Equalizer” or “DRC”, then press the ENTER button.
76 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Multi-T rack Options”, then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the ENTER button to select “Preferred Language”.
77 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Multi-T rack Options”, then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Multi-T rack Sound”, then press the ENTER button.
78 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Auto V olume”, then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “On”, then press the ENTER button.
79 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Digital Output”, then press the ENTER button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Dolby Digital” or “PCM”, then press the ENTER button.
80 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Sub W oofer”, then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “On”, then press the ENTER button.
81 Mode : Custom √ Equalizer √ SRS T ruSurround XT : Off √ DNSe √ Multi-T rack Options √ Auto V olume : Off √ † More Sound TV Move Enter Return Setting the On/Off Melody A melody sound can be set to come on when the TV is powered On or Off.
82 Selecting the Internal Mute Sound output from the TV speakers is muted. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Internal Mute”, then press the ENTER button.
PLASMA DISPLA Y P ANEL Channel Contr ol Selecting the antenna ..................................................................84 Selecting Y our Favorite Channels ..................................................85 Labeling the Channels ...........
Selecting the antenna 84 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Channel”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ENTER button to select “Antenna”. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Air”, or “Cable”, then press the ENTER button.
Selecting Y our Favorite Channels Y ou can store of your favorite channels for each available input source (such as TV and Cable box). Then, when you press the F A V .CH button on the remote control, the TV displays only the favorite channels you previously stored, allowing you to quickly and easily find frequently watched channels.
86 Labeling the Channels Use this feature to assign an easy-to-remember label to any channel (i.e., “CBS”, “ESPN”, “PBS2”, “CNN1”, etc.) A label consists of five fields, where each field is a letter , a number or a blank. When the INFO button is pressed, the channel label will appear next to the channel number .
V iewing the Channel Lists Y ou can display a list of all channels or your favorite channels. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Channel”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Channel List”, then press the ENTER button.
88 Fine T uning Analog Channels Use fine tuning to manually adjust a particular channel for optimal reception. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Channel”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Fine T une”, then press the ENTER button.
Checking the Digital-Signal Strength Unlike analog channels, which can var y in reception quality from “snowy” to clear , digital (HDTV) channels have either perfect reception quality or you will not receive them at all. So, unlike analog channels, you cannot fine tune a digital channel.
LNA (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 boosts the incoming signal). 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Channel”, then press the ENTER button.
PLASMA DISPLA Y P ANEL Time Setting Setting the Clock .......................................................................92 Setting the Sleep T imer ...............................................................94 Setting the On/Off T imer ......
Setting the Clock Setting the clock is necessar y in order to use the various timer features of the TV . Also, you can check the time while watching the TV . (Just press the INFO button.) Option 1: Setting the Clock Manually 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button.
Option 2: Setting the Clock Automatically The Clock can be set automatically if you are receiving a digital signal. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “T ime”, then press the ENTER button.
94 Setting the Sleep Timer The sleep timer automatically shuts off the TV after a preset time (from 30 to 180 minutes). 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “T ime”, then press the ENTER button.
95 Setting the On/Off Timer 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “T ime”, then press the ENTER button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “On T imer”, then press the ENTER button.
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Selecting a Menu Language .....................................................98 Selecting the Film Mode ...........................................................99 Digital Noise Reduction .........................................................100 Using the Color W eakness Enhancement Option .
Selecting a Menu Language 98 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ENTER button to select “Language”. 3 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the appropriate language: “English”, “Spanish”, or “French”.
99 Selecting the Film Mode On: Automatically senses and processes film signals from all sources and adjusts the picture for optimum quality . Off: Switches off the Film mode. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button.
100 Digital Noise Reduction If the broadcast signal received by your TV is weak, you can activate the Digital Noise Reduction feature to help reduce any static and ghosting that may appear on the screen. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button.
Using the Color W eakness Enhancement Option This option adjusts the Red, Blue or Green color to enhance the image according to the user's particular color weakness. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button.
102 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Fan”, then Press the ENTER button. 3 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “On” or “Off”, then press the ENTER button.
1 Press the Menu button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Caption”, then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the ENTER button to select “Caption”. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “On”, then press the ENTER button.
104 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Caption”, then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the ENTER button to select “Caption”. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “On”, then press the ENTER button.
6 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Size”, then press the ENTER button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the desired Caption option, then press the ENTER button. Press the Up or Down button to select the desired sub-menu options(see options below), then press ENTER.
106 Menu T ransparency Level Adjusts the transparency of the menu screen. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Menu T ransparency”, then press the ENTER button.
107 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Function Help”, then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the ▼ button to select “On”, then press the ENTER button.
108 Using the V -Chip The V -Chip feature automatically locks out programs that are deemed inappropriate for children. The user must enter a PIN (personal ID number) before any of the V -Chip restrictions are set up or changed. Notes : ● When the V -chip feature is activated, the PIP features do not function.
109 How to Enable/Disable the V -Chip 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “V -Chip”, then press the ENTER button. The message “Enter PIN” will appear .
110 How to Set up Restrictions using the “TV Parental Guidelines” First, set up a personal identification number (PIN), and enable the V -Chip. (See previous section.) Parental restrictions can be set up using either of two methods: The TV guidelines or the MP AA rating.
111 5 At this point, one of the TV -Ratings is selected. Press the ENTER button. Depending on your existing setup, a symbol will be selected. (Blank = Unblocked, = Blocked) While “ ” is selected, press the ENTER button to block or unblock the categor y .
112 How to Set up Restrictions using the MP AA Ratings: G, PG, PG-13, R, NC-17, X, NR The MP AA rating system uses the Motion Picture Association of America (MP AA) system, and its main application is for movies.
113 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 screen will go blank and the following message will appear: 1 Enter your PIN number . To resume normal viewing, tune to a different channel using CH or CH button.
114 Electr onic Pr ogram Guide Y our TV has an “Electronic Program Guide” to help you navigate through all the possible viewing options. The EPG supplies information, such as program lists, star t and end times of all available channels. In addition, detailed information about the program is often available in the EPG.
115 Using the Electronic Program Guide 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Guide”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Default Guide”, then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Mini Guide” or “Full Guide”, then press the ENTER button.
116 Viewing Information about a Single Channel 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Guide”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ENTER button to select “Mini Guide”. Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to view information about one channel by time.
Viewing Information about Channels Displays the program time and content for all channels. This function is available only when the program is digital. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Guide”, then press the ENTER button.
118 Reminder List Viewing the Reminder List If you have made a scheduled viewing list of programs you would like to see, the channel will be automatically switched to the scheduled program at the scheduled time even if you are watching another program.
To view the Reminder List 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Guide”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Reminder List”, then press the ENTER button. To remove the scheduled programs 1 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select a program to be removed, then press the ENTER button.
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PLASMA DISPLA Y P ANEL Appendix Tr oubleshooting ..........................................................................122 Care and Maintenance ..............................................................123 Specifications ......................
122 Tr oubleshooting Problem Poor picture. No picture or sound. Poor sound quality . Y our remote control does not operate the PDP . The PDP won’t turn on. There is no screen image. The image is too light or too dark. The image is too large or too small.
123 W ith proper care, your PDP will give you many years of service. Please follow these guidelines to get the maximum perfor mance from your PDP . Identifying Problems • Do not put the PDP near extremely hot, cold, humid or dusty places. • Do not put the PDP near appliances that create magnetic fields.
124 Specifications Exterior design and product specifications are subject to change without prior notice to improve the perfor mance of this product. HP-P5581 1425 (W) x 114 (D) x 825.4 (H) mm / 56.10 (W) X 4.49 (D) X 32.50 (H) inches (Without Stand) 1425 (W) x 490 (D) x 921 (H) mm / 56.
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An important point after buying a device Samsung HP-P5581 (or even before the purchase) is to read its user manual. We should do this for several simple reasons:
If you have not bought Samsung HP-P5581 yet, this is a good time to familiarize yourself with the basic data on the product. First of all view first pages of the manual, you can find above. You should find there the most important technical data Samsung HP-P5581 - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, Samsung HP-P5581 you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get Samsung HP-P5581 will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of Samsung HP-P5581, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime Samsung HP-P5581.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with Samsung HP-P5581. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device Samsung HP-P5581 along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
