Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product PS-37S4A Samsung
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PDP-TELEVISION (P LASMA D ISPLA Y P ANEL ) Owner’ s Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly , and retain it for future reference.
2 ENG 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”.
3 ENG DNIe TM ( D igital N atural I mage e ngine) This feature bring you more detailed image with 3D noise reduction, detail enhancement, contrast enhancement and white enhancement. New image compensation Algorithm gives brighter, clearer, much detailed image to you.
4 ENG Contents ◆ F OREWORD ■ User Instructions............................................................................................ 2 ◆ C ONNECTING AND P REP ARING Y OUR D ISPLA Y ■ Your New Plasma Display Panel ........................
5 ENG Contents (continued) ◆ U SING Y OUR D ISPLA Y (continued) ■ Adjusting the Sound Settings ........................................................................ 40 ■ Adjusting the Volume Automatically .....................................
6 ENG Y our Ne w Plasma Displa y P anel Front Panel ➢ The actual configuration on your PDP may be different, depending on your model. SOURCE External input selection. MENU Menu display. - + Volume adjustment. Also used to select or adjust items on the on-screen menu.
7 Y our Ne w Plasma Displa y P anel (continued) ENG ➢ The actual configuration on your PDP may be different, depending on your model. Rear Panel ➢ For further details about connection, refer to pages 55~59. a) DVI INPUT (DVI-D / L-AUDIO-R) Connect to the digital video and audio output jack for device with DVI output.
8 ENG Infrared Remote Contr ol ➢ The performance of the remote control may be affected by bright light. PICTURE EFFECT SELECTION PICTURE SIZE/ TELETEXT SIZE SELECTION MENU DISPLAY/ TELETEXT INDEX TE.
9 ENG You must insert or replace the batteries in the remote control when you: ◆ Purchase the PDP ◆ Find that the remote control is no longer operating correctly 1 Remove the cover on the rear of the remote control by pressing the symbol ( ) downwards and then pulling firmly to remove it.
10 ENG Installing the Displa y on the W all At tac hment P anel Wall Mount Bracket Mounting Kits (Sold Separately) 4 EA 4 EA Plastic Hanger Screws Installation Notes ◆ Do not install the PDP on any place other than vertical walls.
11 ENG Installing the Displa y on the W all At tac hment P anel (continued) ➢ The exterior of the PDP may be different than the picture. (Assembly and installation of the plastic hanger is the same.) 1 Remove the screws from the back of the PDP. 2 Use the screws and assemble the plastic hanger.
12 ENG In order to watch television programmes broadcast via a satellite network, you must connect a satellite receiver to the rear of the PDP. Also, in order to descramble a coded transmission signal, you must connect a decoder to the rear of the PDP.
13 The mains lead is attached to the rear of your PDP. 1 Plug the mains lead into an appropriate socket. Result : The Standby indicator on the front of the PDP lights up. ➢ The main voltage is indicated on the rear of the PDP and the frequency is 50 or 60Hz.
14 ENG Becoming F amiliar with the Remote Contr ol The remote control is used mainly to: ◆ Change channels and adjust the volume ◆ Display the on-screen menu system The following table presents the most frequently used buttons and their functions.
15 This PDP’s remote control can operate VCR, CATV , DVD, or Set- top box (STB), in addition to controlling the PDP. ➢ The remote control is not compatible with the TV manufactured by another company. 1 Turn off your VCR, Cable box, DVD or STB. 2 Press the SELECT button.
16 ENG When the television is initially powered ON, several basic customer settings proceed automatically and subsequently. The following settings are available.
17 If you want to reset this feature... 1 Press the MENU button. Result : The main menu is displayed. 2 Press the † or … button to select Setup . Result : The options available in the Setup group are displayed. 3 Press the ENTER () button. 4 Press the † or … button to select Miscellaneous .
18 ENG You can scan for the frequency ranges available to you, (availability depends on your country). Automatically allocated programme numbers may not correspond to actual or desired programme numbers. However you can sort numbers manually and clear any channels you do not wish to watch.
19 ENG Storing Channels Manuall y You can store up to 100 television channels, including those received via cable networks. When storing channels manually, you can choose: ◆ Whether or not to store each of the channels found ◆ The programme number of each stored channel which you wish to identify 1 Press the MENU button.
20 ENG 8 If you know the number of the channel to be stored, see the following steps. ◆ Press the œ or √ button to select Channel . ◆ Press the † or … button to select C (Air channel) or S (Cable channel). ◆ Press the √ button. ◆ Press the numeric buttons (0~9), † or … button to select indicate the required number.
21 ENG ◆ Skipping unwanted channels You can exclude the channels of your choice from the channel scan operation. When you scan through the stored channels, those that you have chosen to skip are thus not displayed. All channels that you do not specifically choose to skip are displayed during scanning.
22 ENG This operation allows you to change the programme numbers of stored channels. This operation may be necessary after using ATM. You can delete those channels you do not want to keep. 1 Press the MENU button. Result : The main menu is displayed. 2 Press the † or … button to select Channel .
23 ENG Channel names will be assigned automatically when channel information is broadcast. These names can be changed, allowing you to assign new names. 1 Press the MENU button. Result : The main menu is displayed. 2 Press the † or … button to select Channel .
24 ENG Country : Austria √ √ Auto Store √ √ Manual Store √ √ Edit √ √ Fine Tune √ √ Ch. Scan √ √ Channel Move Enter Return TV Add/Delete √ √ Sort √ √ Name √ √ LNA :.
25 ENG ◆ Activating the child lock This feature allows you to lock the television so that it cannot be switched on via the front panel. It can, however, still be switched on via the remote control. Thus, by keeping the remote control away from unauthorised users, such as children, you can prevent them from watching unsuitable programme.
26 ENG Displa ying Inf ormation You can select the type of picture which best corresponds to your viewing requirements. 1 Press the MENU button. Result : The main menu is displayed. 2 Press the † or … button to select Picture . Result : The options available in the Picture group are displayed.
27 ENG Your television has several settings which allow you to control picture quality. 1 Press the MENU button. Result : The main menu is displayed. 2 Press the † or … button to select Picture . Result : The options available in the Picture group are displayed.
28 ENG 1 Press the MENU button. Result : The main menu is displayed. 2 Press the † or … button to select Picture . Result : The options available in the Picture group are displayed. 3 Press the ENTER () button. 4 Press the † or … button to select Custom .
29 ENG 1 Press the MENU button. Result : The main menu is displayed. 2 Press the † or … button to select Setup . Result : The options available in the Setup group are displayed. 3 Press the ENTER () button. 4 Press the † or … button to select PC Setup .
30 ENG Image Lock √ √ Position √ √ Information √ √ Auto Adjustment √ √ PC Setup Move Enter Return TV Se t ting the Picture (PC Mode) (continued) ➢ Preset to the PC mode by using the SOURCE button. 12 If you get the PC information, select the Information by pressing the † or … button.
31 ENG Using the Fine T une If reception is weak, you can fine tune a channel manually. 1 Press the MENU button. Result : The main menu is displayed. 2 Press the † or … button to select Channel . Result : The options available in the Channel group are displayed.
32 ENG Vi e wing the Channel S can Picture 1 Press the MENU button. Result : The main menu is displayed. 2 Press the † or … button to select Channel . Result : The options available in the Channel group are displayed. 3 Press the ENTER () button. 4 Press the † or … button to select Ch.
33 ENG S electing the Picture Size You can select the picture size which best corresponds to your viewing requirements. 1 Press the MENU button. Result : The main menu is displayed. 2 Press the † or … button to select Picture . Result : The options available in the Picture group are displayed.
34 ENG This feature bring you more detailed image with 3D noise reduction, detail enhancement, contrast enhancement and white enhancement. New image compensation Algorithm gives brighter, clearer, much detailed image to you. DNIe TM technology will fit every signals into your eyes.
35 ENG If no signal is being received or the signal is very weak, a blue screen automatically replaces the noisy picture background. If you wish to continue viewing the poor picture, you must set the “ Blue Screen “ mode to “ Off “. 1 Press the MENU button.
36 ENG You can display a sub picture within the main picture of TV program or external A/V devices. In this way you can watch TV program or monitor the video input from any connected devices while watching TV or other video input. 1 Press the MENU button.
37 ENG 11 Press the † or … button to select Position . Press the ENTER () button. Result : The positions available are displayed. --- 12 Select a position by pressing the † or … button. Press the ENTER () button. 13 Press the † or … button to select Prog.
38 ENG Using the Digital NR (Digital Noise Reduction) F eature If the signal received by your television is weak, you can activate this feature to help reduce any static and ghosting that may appear on the screen. 1 Press the MENU button. Result : The main menu is displayed.
39 ENG Changing the S ound Standard You can select the type of special sound effect to be used when watching a given broadcast. 1 Press the MENU button. Result : The main menu is displayed. 2 Press the † or … button to select Sound . Result : The options available in the Sound group are displayed.
40 ENG Each broadcasting station has its own signal conditions, and so it is not easy for you to adjust the volume every time the channel is changed. This feature lets you automatically adjust the vol.
41 ENG TruSurround XT is a patented SRS technology that solves the problem of playing 5.1 multichannel content over two speakers. TruSurround delivers a compelling, virtual surround sound experience through any two-speaker playback system, including internal television speakers.
42 ENG The “DUAL I-II” button displays/controls the processing and output of the audio signal. When power is switched on, the mode is automatically preset to either “DUAL-I ” or “Stereo”, depending on the current transmission. ➢ ◆ If the receiving conditions deteriorate, listening will be easier if the mode is set to the Mono .
43 ENG Se t ting the Sleep T imer You can select a time period of between 30 and 180 minutes after which the television automatically switches to Standby mode. 1 Press the MENU button. Result : The main menu is displayed. 2 Press the † or … button to select Setup .
44 ENG Time √ √ Language : English √ √ AV Setup √ √ Digital NR : On √ √ Miscellaneous √ √ PC Setup √ √ Setup Move Enter Return TV Clock 00 : 00 √ √ Sleep Timer Off √ √ .
45 ENG S witc hing the T ele vision On and Of f Automaticall y Time √ √ Language : English √ √ AV Setup √ √ Digital NR : On √ √ Miscellaneous √ √ PC Setup √ √ Setup Move Enter .
46 ENG Vi e wing an External Signal S ource Use the remote control to switch between viewing signal from connected equipment, such as VCR, DVD, Set-Top-boxs and the TV source (broadcast or cable) 1 Press the MENU button. Result : The main menu is displayed.
47 ENG Redirecting an Input to the External Output Time √ √ Language : English √ √ AV Setup √ √ Digital NR : On √ √ Miscellaneous √ √ PC Setup √ √ Setup Move Enter Return TV Ext.1 : TV √ √ Ext.2 : TV √ √ Ext.3 : TV √ √ AV Setup Move Enter Return TV Ext.
Most television channels provide written information services via teletext. Information provided includes: ◆ Television programme times ◆ News bulletins and weather forecasts ◆ Sports results ◆ Travel information This information is divided into numbered pages (see diagram).
49 ENG Displa ying the T elete xt Inf ormation You can display Teletext information at any time on your television ☛ For Teletext information to be displayed correctly, channel reception must be sta.
50 ENG When you have displayed a Teletext page, you can select various options to suit your requirements. To display... Press the... ◆ Hidden text (reveal) (answers to quiz games, for example) ◆ T.
51 ENG S electing a T eletext P age You can enter the page number directly by pressing the numeric buttons on the remote control. 1 Enter the three-digit page number given in the content by pressing the corresponding numeric buttons. Result : The current page counter is incremented and the page is then displayed.
52 ENG TeleWeb is the new television broadcasting standard for Teletext services. TeleWeb is similar to Teletext, just easy to use. TeleWeb can transmit the News, TV programme information, and advertising in excellent picture quality and directly access via the remote control.
53 ENG Using the T eleW eb Menu af ter Displaying the T eleW eb TeleWeb Bookmark List √ √ Add Bookmark Home Page Move Add Exit Current programme. Selected provider. Service is loading. TeleWeb Bookmark List √ √ Add Bookmark Home Page Move Enter Exit Current programme.
54 ENG Button Function TeleWeb Activate or deactivate the TeleWeb feature directly. Display the forward page of the TeleWeb Display the backward page of the TeleWeb Select a option.
55 ENG Connecting to the External De vices “MONITOR OUT” are used for the equipment with an RGB output, such as video game devices or video disc players.
56 ENG Connecting to the S-V ideo Input The S-VIDEO and RCA (AUDIO-L/R) connectors are used for equipment with an S-Video output, such as a camcorder or VCR. Rear of the TV Camcorder VCR ① To play picture and sound, both the S-VIDEO and RCA connectors must be used.
57 ENG Connecting to the D VI Input Connecting to the PC Input The “RGB” (video) and “AUDIO” connectors are used for interfacing with your PC. Personal Computer and Rear of the TV The “DVI” (video) and “L-AUDIO-R” connectors are used for equipment with a DVI output.
58 ENG Connecting to the Component Input ① The “ COMPONENT 1 ” connectors are used for equipment with a DVD output. (480i/480P/576i/576P/720P/1080i) ② The “ COMPONENT 2 ” connectors are used for DTV receiver.
59 ENG Connecting and Using the Home Theater S ystem Connecting the Home Theater System ① Connect the monitoring audio out L, and R jacks of the MONITOR OUT on the rear-side connection panel of the PDP TV to the AUDIO IN jacks of the DVD Home Theater System (or AV Receiver) using the audio cable.
60 ENG Se t ting up Y our PC Sof tware (Windo ws onl y) The Windows display-settings for a typical computer are shown below. But the actual screens on your PC will probably be different, depending upon your particular version of Windows and your particular video card.
61 ENG Input Mode (PC/D VI) Both 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 that are supported: (N: Negative / P: Positive) ◆ The interlace mode is not supported.
62 ENG Pin Conf igurations ➢ Pins 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15 and 16 are used for RGB processing and are only wired on the EXT.1 or EXT.3 connector. Pin Signal 1 Audio output R 2 Audio input R 3 Audio outpu.
63 ENG Tr oubleshooting: Before Contacting S ervice Personnel No sound or picture Normal picture but no sound No picture or black and white picture Sound and picture interference Blurred or snowy picture, distorted sound Remote control malfunctions ◆ Check that the mains lead has been connected to a wall socket.
64 ENG Pr ogramming the Remote Contr ol f or Other Components CABLE CODE LIST Anvision 017, 018 GI 041 Hamlin 003, 024, 031 Hitachi 025, 030 Jerrold 038, 039 Macom 025, 030 Magnavox 019, 023, 028 Oak .
65 ENG Pr ogramming the Remote Contr ol f or Other Components (continued) VCR CODE LIST Admiral 020 Aiwa 025 Akai 027, 004, 032 Audio Dynamics 007, 026 Bell&Howell 018 Broksonic 022 Candle 002, 00.
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