Samsung PLH403W Instruction Manual
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Projection TV INSTRUCTION MANUAL Projection Color Television PLH403W - Samsung PLH403W | Instruction Manual - Page 2
Instructions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER ALL SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE -40 of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of Canadian Electrical Code, Part - Samsung PLH403W | Instruction Manual - Page 3
TV On and Off 24 Selecting the Menu Language 24 Viewing the Menus and Displays 25 Channel Memory 26 Changing Channels 28 Setting the Clock 29 Sound Control 30 Picture Control 32 Setting Up Your Remote Control 34 Remote Troubleshooting 54 Care and Maintenance 55 Using Your TV - Samsung PLH403W | Instruction Manual - Page 4
near a radiator or heat register. If you do put the TV on a rack or bookcase, make sure that there is adequate ventilation and that you've followed the manufacturer's instructions for mounting. • Operate your TV only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure - Samsung PLH403W | Instruction Manual - Page 5
been exposed to rain or water - The TV does not operate normally by following the operating instructions - The TV has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged - The TV exhibits a distinct degradation in performance - When the LAMP(BULB ONLY) replacement is needed If you make adjustments yourself - Samsung PLH403W | Instruction Manual - Page 6
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New Wide TV List of Features Your Samsung TV was designed and engineered using the latest technology. It is a full-featured, high-performance unit that exceeds industry standards. In addition, it has these special features: • Easy-to-operate remote control • Easy-to-use on-screen menu system you - Samsung PLH403W | Instruction Manual - Page 9
Panel Buttons The buttons on the side panel control your TV's basic features, including the on-screen menu system. To use the more advanced features, you must use the remote control. T V / V I D E O Press to switch between viewing TV programs and signals from ther connected components. Press to - Samsung PLH403W | Instruction Manual - Page 10
air vent cover on the back of the TV. Turn the TV on after 1 hour. Lamp inside the TV needs to be replaced. • It takes about 30 seconds for the TV to warm up, so normal brightness may not appear immediately. • The TV has a fan to keep the inside lamp from overheating occassionally you'll hear it - Samsung PLH403W | Instruction Manual - Page 11
. For more information, please see "Connections". EXTERNAL SPEAKER jacks VHF/UHF terminal Connects antenna or cable system to your TV. S-VIDEO IN jack Connects an S-Video signal from an S-VHS VCR or laserdisc player. HEADPHONE jack Connects to headphones (not included). VIDEO INPUT jacks Connect - Samsung PLH403W | Instruction Manual - Page 12
A D D p. 27 Add channels or on-screen menu settings. T V / V I D E O p. 37 P.STD (Picture standard) p. 33 S.STD (Sound standard) p. 31 PRE.CH (Previous Channel) p. 28 S L E E P p. 39 P.SIZE (PIP size) p. 51 REMOTE CONTROL Selects what the remote controls: TV, VCR or CABLE. p. 34,35 - Samsung PLH403W | Instruction Manual - Page 13
a year. If you notice a performance degradation while using the remote, the batteries may need to be replaced. Make sure you replace both batteries and do not mix old and new batteries in the remote control. If you won't be using the remote control for a long time, remove the batteries and store - Samsung PLH403W | Instruction Manual - Page 14
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C o n n e c t i o n s - Samsung PLH403W | Instruction Manual - Page 16
you do not have a cable system, you will need to connect an antenna to your TV. Antennas with 300-ohm Flat Twin Leads If your antenna looks like this: it has Plug the adapter into the VHF/UHF terminal on the back panel of the TV. Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads If your antenna looks like this: 1 - Samsung PLH403W | Instruction Manual - Page 17
Separate VHF and UHF Antennas If you have two separate antennas for your TV (one VHF and one UHF), you must combine the two antenna signals before connecting them to the TV. This requires a combiner attachment, which you can buy at an electronics store. 1 Connect both antenna leads to the combiner. - Samsung PLH403W | Instruction Manual - Page 18
to use a cable box: 1 Plug the incoming cable into the VHF/UHF antenna terminal on the back of the TV. Cable with a Cable Box that Descrambles All Channels 1 Find the cable that is connected to the ANTENNA OUT terminal other end of this cable to the VHF/UHF antenna terminal on the back of the TV. 16 - Samsung PLH403W | Instruction Manual - Page 19
an RF (A/B) switch and four coaxial cables (which you buy from your Samsung dealer or any electronics store). 1 Find and disconnect the cable that is the RF (A/B) switch and the VHF/UHF terminal on the rear of the TV. After you've made this connection, set the A/B switch to the "A" position - Samsung PLH403W | Instruction Manual - Page 20
cable between the ANTENNA OUT terminal on the VCR and the antenna terminal on the TV. A coaxial cable is usually included with the VCR. 4 Connect a set of cables between the AUDIO OUT jacks on the VCR and the AUDIO jacks on the TV. If you have a "mono" (not stereo) VCR, use the Y-connector (supplied - Samsung PLH403W | Instruction Manual - Page 21
TV. Make sure the jacks you are using are underneath the number "1." 3 Connect an S-video cable between the S-VIDEO OUT jack on the VCR and the S-VHS INPUT jack on the TV Second VCR Your TV can send picture and sound signals to a second, recording VCR. Refer to your VCR's instructions for more - Samsung PLH403W | Instruction Manual - Page 22
side panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a camcorder to your TV. You can use your and the AUDIO terminals on the side of the TV. If your camcorder is stereo, you must connect the TV. (A video cable is usually included with the camcorder.) To watch a tape, follow your camera's instructions - Samsung PLH403W | Instruction Manual - Page 23
the AUDIO OUT jacks on the DVD player. 2 Connect a video cable between the VIDEO IN jack on the TV and the VIDEO OUT jack on the DVD player. NOTE In the Component Mode, the PICTURE SIZE (ASPECT) can not be adjusted and the MONITOR - Samsung PLH403W | Instruction Manual - Page 24
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panel to turn your TV on and off. Selecting the Menu Language Choose a language for the on-screen menus: English, Spanish or French. POWER 1 Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the on-screen menu. 2 Press CHw to select Setup. Press VOL +. The Setup menu appears. MENU CH/ VOL - Samsung PLH403W | Instruction Manual - Page 27
can also view the on-screen menu system and make some adjustments using the TV's side panel buttons. Displaying the Menus 1 With the power on, press the MENU button on the remote control. The main menu appears on the screen. The Video menu is selected. DISPLAY MENU 2 Use the CHv and CHw buttons - Samsung PLH403W | Instruction Manual - Page 28
select what broadcast source your TV is connected to either an antenna or a cable system. 1 Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the on-screen menu. NUMBER BUTTONS 2 Press CH w to select "Setup." MENU CH/VOL ADD ERASE 3 Press VOL +. The Setup menu will appear. The first line - Samsung PLH403W | Instruction Manual - Page 29
page. With the Setup menu on screen, press CH w to select "Auto Prog." 2 Press VOL +. The TV will begin memorizing all remote control. The word "Erase" will appear in the corner of the screen. You can still view a channel that has been erased from memory by using the number buttons on the remote - Samsung PLH403W | Instruction Manual - Page 30
been memorized). NUMBER BUTTONS CHv/w PRE-CH Using the Channel Buttons 1 Press the CH v or CH w buttons to change channels. The TV changes each Using the Previous Channel 1 Press the PRE-CH button on the remote control. The TV changes to the last channel you were watching. Using the Scanning - Samsung PLH403W | Instruction Manual - Page 31
clock also allows you to use the TV's times, which can automatically turn the TV on or off. 1 Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the on-screen menu. 2 Press CH w to select the "Time" menu. MENU CH/VOL 3 Press VOL + to display the Time menu. Press VOL + again. The hour will be - Samsung PLH403W | Instruction Manual - Page 32
levels and settings of the TV with the remote control. Using the on-screen menus, you can change the TV's bass, treble, and balance settings. Adjusting the Volume 1 Press VOL + to raise the volume or VOL - to lower the volume. MENU CH/VOL MUTE S.STD Sound Standard Using the Mute Button 1 Press - Samsung PLH403W | Instruction Manual - Page 33
, or press the MENU button to exit. Using Automatic(Standard) Sound Settings 1 Press the S.STD button on the remote control to change the automatic sound setting. 2 Press the S.STD button again to select the "Standard," "Music," "Movie," "Speech," or "Custom" sound setting. Guide to Automatic Sound - Samsung PLH403W | Instruction Manual - Page 34
of the TV. Customizing the Picture 1 Press the MENU button on the remote control. 2 Press VOL + to select the video menu. You will see the items "Contrast," "Brightness," "Tint," "Color," and "Sharpness." MENU 3 Press CH w to select the item you want to change. CH/VOL P.STD Picture Standard - Samsung PLH403W | Instruction Manual - Page 35
Picture Settings 1 Press the P.STD button on the remote control to change the picture settings. 2 Press P.STD repeatedly to select the "Standard," "Mild," or "Custom" picture setting. Guide to Automatic Picture Settings • Choose Standard to set the TV to operate at top performance according to your - Samsung PLH403W | Instruction Manual - Page 36
VCR 1 Turn off your VCR. POWER VCR SET NUMBER BUTTONS 2 Press the SET button on your TV's remote control. 3 Press the VCR button on your TV's remote control. 4 Using the number buttons on your remote control, enter both digits of the VCR code listed on page 36 of this manual for your brand of VCR - Samsung PLH403W | Instruction Manual - Page 37
Box POWER CABLE SET 1 Turn off your cable box. 2 Press the SET button on your TV's remote control. NUMBER BUTTONS 3 Press the CABLE button on your TV's remote control. 4 Using the number buttons on your remote control, enter both digits of the cable box code listed on page 36 of this manual for - Samsung PLH403W | Instruction Manual - Page 38
O p e r a t i o n Remote Control Codes VCR Codes Cable Box Codes 36 - Samsung PLH403W | Instruction Manual - Page 39
as VCRs, DVD or laserdisc players, and the TV source (broadcast or cable). 1 Press the TV/VIDEO button on the remote control repeatedly. You will switch between viewing the signals coming from equipment connected to the TV's A/V jacks, and the TV signal. On screen text indicates which signal source - Samsung PLH403W | Instruction Manual - Page 40
timers, you must set the TV's clock, as described previously. Setting the On/Off Timer 1 Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the menu. Press CH w to select the "Time" menu. 2 Press VOL + to display the Time menu. Press CH w to select the "On time." MENU CH/VOL 3 Press VOL + to - Samsung PLH403W | Instruction Manual - Page 41
+ to set the volume level you want when the TV turns on. Press the MENU button twice to return to normal viewing. Setting the Sleep Timer You can set your TV to automatically turn off after a preset interval. 1 Press the SLEEP button on the remote control. 2 You'll see "Sleep: Off" at the bottom - Samsung PLH403W | Instruction Manual - Page 42
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lets you manually adjust the TV's tuner if you have difficulty tuning in a channel. 1 Using the number buttons on the remote control, select the channel you want to fine tune. 2 Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the menu. Press CHw to select the "Setup" menu. NUMBER BUTTONS - Samsung PLH403W | Instruction Manual - Page 45
) LNA can give you a clearer picture by amplifying the incoming broadcast signal as it reaches your TV. 1 Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the menu. Press CH w to select "Setup." 2 Press VOL +. Press CH w to select "LNA." 3 Press VOL + to turn "LNA" on. (The LNA effect - Samsung PLH403W | Instruction Manual - Page 46
remote control. You can choose "Off," "Mono," "Concert" or "Stadium" when you press the SURR. button. The "Concert" and "Stadium" modes only work when the channel you are watching is broadcasting in stereo. Press MENU twice to return to normal viewing. Guide can set your TV to play the soundtrack - Samsung PLH403W | Instruction Manual - Page 47
TV program-schedule. Closed Captions 1 Press MENU to display the menu. Press CHw to select the Caption menu. MENU VOL/CH 2 Press VOL + to display the caption menu. not displayed in color. 4 If you wish, use CH v, CH w or VOL+ to change the captioning channel or field. Then, press MENU twice to - Samsung PLH403W | Instruction Manual - Page 48
. When connecting external speakers match the colors of the jacks on the TV and speakers. Setting Up External Speakers 1 Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the menu. Press CHw to select "Setup." MENU 2 Press VOL + to display the Setup menu. Press CHw to select "Speaker." VOL - Samsung PLH403W | Instruction Manual - Page 49
1 Connect the transmitter cable to the wireless headphone jack on the TV's back panel. Turn the transmitter and wireless headphones on, and adjust the sound volume. Selecting the Headphones' Audio 1 Press the MENU button on the remote control for on-screen menus. Press CHv or CHw to select the - Samsung PLH403W | Instruction Manual - Page 50
Scroll adj" function. To access Scroll adj, press MENU on your remote control, and select Scroll adj from the SETUP menu. Then, press VOL - or VOL + to scroll the picture up and down. Normal Sets the picture to 4:3 normal mode. This is a standard TV screen size. NOTE When PIP or CAPTION is selected - Samsung PLH403W | Instruction Manual - Page 51
Press the PIP button to display the PIP image. Note: If you turn the TV off while watching and turn it on again, then the mode will return to image. NOTE In the Component mode, PIP cannot operated simultaneously. The channel number indicated on the upper right corner of the screen is for the main - Samsung PLH403W | Instruction Manual - Page 52
view a signal from an external source, such as a VCR. 1 Press the MENU button on the remote, to display the on-screen menu. Press CH w to highlight PIP. 2 Press VOL + to display the PIP menu. Press CH w to select "TV/Video". PIP MENU CH/VOL 3 Press VOL - or VOL + to select an external signal. You - Samsung PLH403W | Instruction Manual - Page 53
Swapping the Contents of the PIP Image and Main image 1 Press SWAP button. The channel in the PIP image will appear in the main image, and vice versa. Freezing the PIP image 1 Press STILL to freeze a moving picture in picture. Press again to resume picture movement. SWAP STILL Changing the - Samsung PLH403W | Instruction Manual - Page 54
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a service technician, please scan this list of problems and possible solutions. It may save you time and money. Problem Poor picture quality. Poor sound quality or no sound. No picture or sound. No color or wrong colors Picture rolls vertically. Erratic operation, or intermittent failure Remote - Samsung PLH403W | Instruction Manual - Page 57
country, please be aware of the different television systems that are in use around the world. A TV designed for one system may not work properly with another system due to differences in the TV channel frequencies. Specifications Model Voltage Frequency of Operation PLH403W AC 120V 60Hz 55 - Samsung PLH403W | Instruction Manual - Page 58
A p p e n d i x Rear Panel Air Vent It is important to clean the panel that covers the rear vent of your projection TV every six months to keep the unit from overheating. 1 Turn the TV off and unplug it. Air vent cover. 2 Remove the screw and take off the cover. 3 Remove the dust from the vent - Samsung PLH403W | Instruction Manual - Page 59
the remote control to display the on-screen menu. 2 Press CH w to select Setup. Press VOL + to display Setup menu. MENU CH/VOL 3 Press CH w until Demo is selected. Press VOL + to activate Demo mode and you will see all the functions of the TV. To stop demonstratin, press any button (except POWER - Samsung PLH403W | Instruction Manual - Page 60
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