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- Samsung SP-P4231 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 1
Owner's Instructions SP-P4231 This device is a Class B digital apparatus. - Samsung SP-P4231 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 2
patterns or dark bars. On PDP models that offer picture sizing features, use these controls to view different formats as a full Samsung limited warranty. 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 - Samsung SP-P4231 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 3
Table of Contents General Information Your New Plasma Display Panel 6 Remote Control Buttons 8 Wall Installation Instructions 10 How to assemble the Stand-Base 14 Connecting Speakers 15 Connections Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas 18 Connecting Cable TV 19 Connecting a VCR 21 Connecting a - Samsung SP-P4231 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 4
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PLASMA DISPLAY PANEL General Information Your New Plasma Display Panel 6 Remote Control Buttons 8 Wall Installation Instructions 10 How to assemble the Stand-Base 14 Connecting Speakers 15 - Samsung SP-P4231 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 6
Your New Plasma Display Panel Front Panel SOURCE/ENTER button Press to display all of the available video sources. (ie., TV, AV, S-Video, you have all the parts shown here. If any piece is missing or broken, call your dealer. Sold Separately Owner's Instructions Remote Control (BN59-00376B)/ - Samsung SP-P4231 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 7
/ AUDIO) Connect to the video and audio output jack on your PC. ¨ ONLY FOR SERVICE Connector for service only. ˆ S-VIDEO Video and audio inputs for external devices with an S-Video output, such . ' EXT SPEAKER (8Ω) Connectors for external speakers. ˝ POWER IN Connect the supplied power cord. 7 - Samsung SP-P4231 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 8
Remote Control Buttons Remote Control 8 - Samsung SP-P4231 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 9
settings.) S. MODE button Select Sound effect. Ò PRE-CH button Tunes to the previous channel. Ú TV/VIDEO button Press to display all of the compartment. 3 Slide the cover back into place. Remote Control Operation Range. You can use your remote control within a distance of 23 feet and an angle of - Samsung SP-P4231 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 10
Wall Installation Instructions This wall mount bracket installation guide is for the following models: SP-P4231 Installation Notes 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 - Samsung SP-P4231 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 11
. For safety reasons, make sure all 12 screws are firmly attached.) 3 After securing the screws, be sure that every part is firmly attached (as shown in the illustration). ASSY-HINGE (LEFT) Wall Mount Bracket Support Bars ASSYHINGE (LEFT) Support Bars ASSY-HINGE (RIGHT) ASSY-HINGE (RIGHT) 11 - Samsung SP-P4231 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 12
Wall Installation Instructions Fixing the PDP panel to the wall attachment panel bracket 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. - Samsung SP-P4231 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 13
the PDP). Change Angle 1 Secure the SET to the wall mount bracket. (Please refer to the following instructions.) 2 Set the angle by pulling the upper end of the angle. (0°~20° by 2°). Insert the Safety Pins to the front guide holes on both sides as illustrated in figure ´. 3 Viewing the PDP after - Samsung SP-P4231 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 14
How to assemble the Stand-Base 1 Assemble two support pins with the stand base and firmly secure both sides of the support pins using 8 screws provided. 2 Assemble the PDP with the stand and firmly secure the PDP using 4 screws provided. ➤ Two or more people should carry the PDP. Never lay the PDP - Samsung SP-P4231 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 15
Connecting Speakers 1 Remove the screws on the rear of the PDP. 2 Hang the two "T" shaped hangers on the square holes on the rear of the PDP. 3 Tighten the PDP and the speaker bracket using the screws removed from the PDP. ➤ When moving your PDP, do NOT hold the speaker connected to your PDP. It may - Samsung SP-P4231 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 16
jack on the rear of the PDP matching the "+" and "-" ends of the cable with the diagram on the PDP. ➤ The speakers MUST have to a power handling capability of 10 watts minimum (impedance 8Ω). When you connect the speaker wire to the external speaker out connector, first bind the speaker wire round - Samsung SP-P4231 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 17
PLASMA DISPLAY PANEL Connections Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas 18 Connecting Cable TV 19 Connecting a VCR 21 Connecting a Camcorder 22 Connecting a DVD Player 23 Connecting a DTV Receiver 24 - Samsung SP-P4231 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 18
Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas 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 VHF/UHF terminal on the PDP. Use the Antenna Cable, an accessory included in the product package. 18 - Samsung SP-P4231 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 19
Connecting Cable TV You 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. - Samsung SP-P4231 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 20
(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. This - Samsung SP-P4231 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 21
Connecting a VCR to the Video or S-Video/Audio jack PDP Power Plug VCR Audio Cable S-Video Cable Video Cable How to Connect Connect cable jacks. Videotape Playback: 1. Turn on your PDP. 2. Press the TV/VIDEO button to select "VIDEO" or "S-VIDEO". 3. Turn on your VCR, insert a videotape and press - Samsung SP-P4231 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 22
Connecting a Camcorder Viewing camcorder tapes PDP Camcorder Power Plug Video Cable Audio Cable How to Connect 2. Press the TV/VIDEO button to select "VIDEO" or "S-VIDEO". 3. Turn on your camcorder and set it to Video Mode. (For details, refer to your camcorder Owner's instructions.) 4. Set the - Samsung SP-P4231 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 23
displays the optimum picture in 720p mode. Playing DVD PDP DVD Player Power Plug Video Cable Audio Cable How to Connect 1 Connect a Video terminals and cable jacks. To Play DVD: 1. Turn on your PDP. 2. Press the TV/VIDEO button to select "COMPONENT". 3. Turn on your DVD player, insert a DVD disc - Samsung SP-P4231 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 24
displays the optimum picture in 720p mode. Watching DTV PDP DTV Receiver Power Plug Video Cable Audio Cable or DVI Cable Use a DVI-D connection cable jacks. To Watch DTV: 1. Turn on your PDP. 2. Press the TV/VIDEO button to select "COMPONENT" or "DVI". 3. Turn on your DTV receiver. • - Samsung SP-P4231 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 25
PLASMA DISPLAY PANEL Operation Turning the PDP On and Off 26 Plug & Play Feature 28 Memorizing the Channels 31 Viewing an External Signal Source 36 - Samsung SP-P4231 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 26
you display the status of many of your PDP's features. Viewing the Menus 1 With the power on, press the MENU button on the remote control. The main menu appears on the screen. TV Source List Input : TV √ The Input menu is selected. Edit Name √ 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to move items in - Samsung SP-P4231 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 27
Displaying Status Information Press the INFO button on the remote control. The PDP will display the Picture mode, Sound mode, MTS, Caption, and Clock. Air 4 Mono V-Chip CC Picture Sound MTS Clock : Custom : Custom : Stereo : 12 : 00 am 27 - Samsung SP-P4231 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 28
automatically and subsequently. The following settings are available. 1 If the television is in Standby mode, press the POWER button on the remote control. ➤ The message Start Plug & Play is displayed and then the Language menu is automatically displayed. 2 Select the appropriate language by - Samsung SP-P4231 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 29
ENTER button. Air/CATV Air STD HRC IRC Move Enter Skip 6 To start the search, press the ENTER button. ➤ The search will end automatically. pm by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button. Press the ENTER button. Auto Program Start Enter Skip Auto Program Stop Enter Air 30 Skip Clock Hour - - Minute - Samsung SP-P4231 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 30
Caption √ Digital NR : On √ V-Chip √ Miscellaneous √ PC √ Move Enter Return TV Miscellaneous Melody : On √ Plug & Play √ Blue Screen : On √ 3 Press . Move Enter Plug & Play Start Plug & Play Start Enter Return Return Note • Plug and Play can only be accessed in the - Samsung SP-P4231 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 31
the channels (automatic) and adding and deleting channels (manual). Selecting the Video Signal-source Before your television can contact your cable company). 4 Press the MENU button to exit. Move Enter Return TV Channel Air/CATV Auto Program Add/Delete Fine Tune Scan : Air Air STD HRC IRC - Samsung SP-P4231 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 32
ENTER button. ➤ Quick way to access the Automatic Channel Setting: Just press the "AUTO PROG." button on the remote control. Move Enter Return TV Channel Air/CATV Press the ENTER button to stop. Move Enter Auto Program Return Start Enter Return 4 Press the MENU button to exit. Note • - Samsung SP-P4231 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 33
MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Channel", then press the ENTER button. ➤ Quick way to access the Adding and Erasing Channels : Just press the "ADD/DEL" button on the remote control. TV Channel Air/CATV : Air √ Auto Program √ Add/Delete √ Fine Tune √ Scan √ 2 Press the - Samsung SP-P4231 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 34
select "Scan", then press the ENTER button. Only the memorized channels are chosen. 3 Press the MENU button to stop. Press the MENU button to exit. TV Channel Air/CATV : Air √ Auto Program √ Add/Delete √ Fine Tune √ Scan √ Move Enter Scan Return Air 4 Return 34 - Samsung SP-P4231 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 35
the previous channel Press the PRE-CH button. The TV will switch to the last channel viewed. To quickly switch between two channels that are far apart, tune time, you can temporarily cut off the sound using the MUTE button. 1 Press the MUTE button and the sound cuts off. The word "Mute" will appear - Samsung SP-P4231 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 36
Source 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ENTER button to select "Input". ➤ Quick way to access viewing an external signal source : Just press the "TV/VIEDO" button on the remote control. TV Input Source List : TV √ Edit Name √ 2 Press the ENTER button to select "Source List". Move Enter - Samsung SP-P4231 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 37
Name AV : ---- √ S-Video : ---- √ Component : ---- √ PC : ---- √ DVI : ---- √ Move Edit Name Enter Return TV Edit Name AV S-Video Component PC DVI : - - - - VCR √ : : DVD √ √ : - - - C-able STB √ HD STB Satellite STB † Move Enter Return Note • DHR : DVD HDD - Samsung SP-P4231 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 38
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PLASMA DISPLAY PANEL Picture Control Customizing the Picture 40 Using Automatic Picture Settings 41 Selecting the Color Tone 42 DNIe (Digital Natural Image engine 43 Changing the Screen Size 44 Freezing the Picture 46 Viewing the Picture-in-Picture 47 Selecting a Signal Source (Antenna - Samsung SP-P4231 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 40
then press the ENTER button. Press the œ or √ button to change the value of the item. ➤ By pressing ▲ or ▼ you can change between the items. TV Picture Mode Custom Color Tone Color Control Film Mode Size DNIe PIP Move : Custom √ √ : Normal √ √ : Off √ : 16:9 √ : On √ √ Enter Return - Samsung SP-P4231 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 41
Picture", then press the ENTER button. ➤ Quick way to access the picture setting: Just press the "P.MODE" button on the remote control. 2 Press the ENTER button to select : 16:9 : On Move Enter Return TV Picture Mode Custom Color Tone Color Control Film Mode Size DNIe PIP : CusDtoymnamic - Samsung SP-P4231 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 42
Color Control Film Mode Size DNIe PIP Move : Custom : NoCrmooal2l Cool1 : : 1O6fN:f9ormal : OnWarm1 Warm2 Enter Return TV Picture Mode Custom Color Tone Color Control Film Mode Size DNIe PIP Move : Custom : NoCrmooal2l Cool1 : : 1O6fN:f9ormal : OnWarm1 Warm2 Enter Return 42 - Samsung SP-P4231 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 43
DNIe (Digital Natural Image engine) Samsung's New Technology brings you more detailed images with contrast after applying DNIe appears on the left. 4 Press the MENU button to exit. TV Picture Mode Custom Color Tone Color Control Film Mode Size DNIe PIP Move : Custom √ √ : Normal √ √ : Off - Samsung SP-P4231 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 44
1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Picture", then press the ENTER button. ➤ Quick way to access the Screen Size menu : Just press the "P. SIZE" button on the remote control. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Size", then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the ▲ or ▼ button - Samsung SP-P4231 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 45
, use the ▲ or ▼ button to magnify or reduce the picture size in a vertical direction. 4 : 3(Normal) Standard TV and VCR screen size having a 4:3 Aspect Ratio. 16:9 Panorama Zoom 4:3 Notes • In TV, VIDEO, S-VIDEO and Component (480i) modes, all screen modes can be selected. (Wide ➞ Panorama ➞ Zoom - Samsung SP-P4231 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 46
Freezing the Picture Still Press the STILL button on the remote control to freeze a moving picture. Press again to cancel. 46 - Samsung SP-P4231 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 47
not function when the V-Chip Lock is set to On. Change the setting to Off and try it again. 4 Press the MENU button to exit. TV Picture Mode Custom Color Tone Color Control Film Mode Size DNIe PIP Move : Custom √ √ : Custom √ √ : Off √ : 16:9 √ : On √ √ Enter Return - Samsung SP-P4231 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 48
these inputs will not appear if you have not connected any equipment to the PDP's respective input jacks. 5 Press the MENU button to exit. TV Picture Mode Custom Color Tone Color Control Film Mode Size DNIe PIP Move : Custom √ √ : Normal √ √ : Off √ : 16:9 √ : On √ √ Enter Return - Samsung SP-P4231 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 49
press the ENTER button. • The image in the PIP window will appear on the main screen, and vice versa. 4 Press the MENU button to exit. TV Picture Mode Custom Color Tone Color Control Film Mode Size DNIe PIP Move : Custom √ √ : Normal √ √ : Off √ : 16:9 √ : On √ √ Enter Return - Samsung SP-P4231 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 50
"Picture", then press the ENTER button. ➤ Quick way to access PIP size: Just press the "P.SIZE" button on the remote control. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to TV PIP PIP : On Source : TV Swap Size : Position : Air/CATV : Air Channel :4 Move Enter Return TV PIP PIP : On Source : TV - Samsung SP-P4231 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 51
the ENTER button. 4 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select PIP position you want, then press the ENTER button. 5 Press the MENU button to exit. TV Picture Mode Custom Color Tone Color Control Film Mode Size DNIe PIP Move : Custom √ √ : Normal √ √ : Off √ : 16:9 √ : On √ √ Enter Return - Samsung SP-P4231 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 52
the ▲ or ▼ button until the appropriate type of cable system is selected ("STD", "HRC" or "IRC"). 5 Press the MENU button to exit the menu. TV Picture Mode Custom Color Tone Color Control Film Mode Size DNIe PIP Move : Custom √ √ : Normal √ √ : Off √ : 16:9 √ : On √ √ Enter Return - Samsung SP-P4231 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 53
press the ENTER button. 4 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to change the channel that appears in the PIP window. 5 Press the MENU button to exit. TV Picture Mode Custom Color Tone Color Control Film Mode Size DNIe PIP Move : Custom √ √ : Normal √ √ : Off √ : 16:9 √ : On √ √ Enter Return - Samsung SP-P4231 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 54
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PLASMA DISPLAY PANEL Sound Control Customizing the Sound 56 Using Automatic Sound Settings 57 Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS)Soundtrack 58 Using the Auto Volume 59 Setting the TruSurround XT 60 Selecting the Internal Mute 61 - Samsung SP-P4231 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 56
. 3 Select the option (volume, balance, equalizer) to be adjusted by pressing the œ or √ button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to reach the required setting. TV Sound Mode : Custom √ Custom √ MTS : Stereo √ Auto Volume : Off √ SRS TSXT : Stereo √ Internal Mute : Off √ Move Enter Return - Samsung SP-P4231 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 57
Mode : Custom √ Custom √ MTS : Stereo √ Auto Volume : Off √ SRS TSXT : Stereo √ Internal Mute : Off √ Move Enter Return TV Sound Mode Custom MTS Auto Volume SRS TSXT Internal Mute : CuSstaonmdard Music : : OStfefrMeoovie : SterSepoeech : OffCustom Move Enter Return - Samsung SP-P4231 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 58
or weather.) 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Sound", then press the ENTER button. ➤ Quick way to access the MTS menu: Just press the "MTS" button on the remote control. TV Sound Mode : Custom √ Custom √ MTS : Stereo √ Auto Volume : Off √ SRS TSXT : Stereo - Samsung SP-P4231 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 59
to select "On", then press the ENTER button. • Pressing the ▲ or ▼ button will alternate between "On" and "Off". 4 Press the MENU button to exit. TV Sound Mode : Custom √ Custom √ MTS : Stereo √ Auto Volume : Off √ SRS TSXT : Stereo √ Internal Mute : Off √ Move Enter Return - Samsung SP-P4231 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 60
problem of playing 5.1 multichannel content over two speakers. Trusurround delivers a compelling, virtual surround sound experience Labs, Inc. TruSurround XT technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc. TV Sound Mode : Custom √ Custom √ MTS : Stereo √ Auto Volume : Off √ - Samsung SP-P4231 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 61
to select "On", then press the ENTER button. • Pressing the ▲ or ▼ button will alternate between "On" and "Off". 4 Press the MENU button to exit. TV Sound Mode : Custom √ Custom √ MTS : Stereo √ Auto Volume : Off √ SRS TSXT : Stereo √ Internal Mute : Off √ Move Enter Return - Samsung SP-P4231 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 62
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PLASMA DISPLAY PANEL Channel Control Fine Tuning Channels 64 - Samsung SP-P4231 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 64
Fine Tuning Channels Use fine tuning to manually adjust a particular channel for optimal reception. 1 Press the MENU œ or √ button to adjust the fine tuning. 4 To store the fine tuning setting in the TV's memory, press the ENTER button. (A star icon(*) will appear.) To reset the fine tuning to "0", - Samsung SP-P4231 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 65
PLASMA DISPLAY PANEL Connecting a PC and Operation Connecting a PC 66 Adjusting the PC Screen 70 Changing the Position of the Image 71 Picture Quality Adjustment 72 Information 75 - Samsung SP-P4231 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 66
Power Plug PC Cable Audio Cable DVI Cable or Use a DVI-D connection cable. (sold separately) DVI jack (The actual configuration on your PC may be different, depending on the model 1. Turn on your PDP. 2. Press the TV/VIDEO button on the remote control or SOURCE button on the front panel to select - Samsung SP-P4231 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 67
Pin Configuration D-Sub Cable • 15Pin Signal Cable (based on protruded pin) DVI-D Cable (Digital-Only Connector) Setting up Your PDP (Plug and Play) Our adoption of the new VESA Plug and Play solution eliminates complicated and time consuming setup. It allows you to install your monitor in a Plug - Samsung SP-P4231 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 68
will apply in almost all cases. (If not, contact your computer manufacturer or Samsung Dealer.) On the windows screen, select in the following sequence : Start ➝ Settings ➝ Control Panel. When the control panel screen appears, click on "Display" and a display dialog-box will appear. Select - Samsung SP-P4231 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 69
supported. • Depending on the manufacturer, your PC display screen might appear different. (and depending on your particular version of Windows.) Check your PC instruction when the PC power is turned off (or if the PC is disconnected). If so, press the TV/VIDEO button on the remote control or SOURCE - Samsung SP-P4231 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 70
: 16:9 √ : On √ √ Enter Return TV R G B Color Control 50 50 50 3 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the item you want to change, then press the ENTER button. Press the œ or √ button to change the value of the item, using the on-screen gauge as your guide. Move Enter Return R 50 4 Press - Samsung SP-P4231 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 71
adjust the position of the screen if it is not well-aligned. Preset: • Press the TV/VIDEO button to select "PC." 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ : On √ V-Chip √ Miscellaneous √ PC √ Move Enter Return TV PC Image Lock √ Position √ Information √ Auto Adjustment √ 3 Press - Samsung SP-P4231 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 72
Digital NR : On √ V-Chip √ Miscellaneous √ PC √ Move Enter Return TV PC Image Lock √ Position √ Information √ Auto Adjustment √ 3 Press the adjustments are automatically activated. Move Enter Return TV Auto Adjustment Auto Adjustment in progress. 4 Press the MENU button to - Samsung SP-P4231 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 73
Lock √ Position √ Information √ Auto Adjustment √ 3 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Image Lock", then press the ENTER button. Move Enter Return TV Image Lock Coarse 50 Fine 4 4 Press the ENTER button to select "Coarse". Remove picture noise (vertical stripes) on the screen by - Samsung SP-P4231 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 74
Lock √ Position √ Information √ Auto Adjustment √ 3 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Image Lock", then press the ENTER button. Move Enter Return TV Image Lock Coarse 50 Fine 4 4 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Fine", then press the ENTER button. Remove picture noise on the - Samsung SP-P4231 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 75
▲ or ▼ button to select "PC", then press the ENTER button. TV Setup Language : English √ Time √ Caption √ Digital NR : On √ V-Chip √ Miscellaneous √ PC √ Move Enter Return TV PC Image Lock √ Position √ Information √ Auto Adjustment √ 3 Press - Samsung SP-P4231 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 76
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PLASMA DISPLAY PANEL Time Setting Setting the Clock 78 Setting the Sleep Timer 79 Setting the Timers 80 - Samsung SP-P4231 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 78
(am or pm). Press the MENU button. 6 Press the MENU button to exit. 78 Move Enter Return TV Clock Hour Minute am/pm 12 00 am Adjust Move Return TV Clock Hour Minute am/pm 12 00 am Adjust Move Return TV Clock Hour Minute am/pm 12 00 am Adjust Move Return - Samsung SP-P4231 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 79
after a preset interval. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Setup", then press the ENTER button. TV ➤ Quick way to access the sleep timer setting: Just press the "SLEEP" button on the remote control. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Time", then press the ENTER button - Samsung SP-P4231 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 80
or ▼ button to select "On Timer". Press the ENTER button to select "Hour", then press the ▲ or ▼ button to select correct hour. Move Enter Return TV On Timer Hour Minute am/pm 12 00 am Channel Volume Activation Air 3 10 Off 4 Press the √ button to select "Minute.", then press the ▲ or - Samsung SP-P4231 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 81
Activation Air 3 10 Off Adjust Move Return 7 Press the √ button to select "Volume", then press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the volume level you want TV when PDP turns on. On Timer Hour Minute am/pm 12 00 am Channel Vo▲ ▲lume Activation Air 3 10 Off Adjust Move Return 8 Press the - Samsung SP-P4231 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 82
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PLASMA DISPLAY PANEL Function Description Selecting a Menu Language 84 Digital Noise Reduction 85 Selecting the Film Mode 86 Setting the Melody Sound 87 Setting the Blue Screen 88 Viewing Closed Captions 89 Using the V-Chip 90 - Samsung SP-P4231 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 84
: "English", "Français" or "Español". 4 Press the MENU button to exit. TV Setup Language : English √ Time √ Caption √ Digital NR : On √ V-Chip √ Miscellaneous √ PC √ Move Enter Return TV Setup Language Time Caption Digital NR V-Chip Miscellaneous PC : EEnngglilsishh Français - Samsung SP-P4231 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 85
" or "Off", then press the ENTER button. 4 Press the MENU button to exit. TV Setup Language : English √ Time √ Caption √ Digital NR : On √ V-Chip √ Miscellaneous √ PC √ Move Enter Return TV Setup Language Time Caption Digital NR V-Chip Miscellaneous PC : English : On Off On - Samsung SP-P4231 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 86
Mode Size DNIe PIP : Custom : Normal : Off Off : 16:9On : On Move Enter Return TV Picture Mode Custom Color Tone Color Control Film Mode Size DNIe PIP : Custom : Normal : Off Off : 16:9On : On Move Enter Return Note • Film mode is supported in TV, Video, S-Video and Component 480i. 86 - Samsung SP-P4231 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 87
Setting the Melody Sound You can hear clear melody sound when the television is powered on or off. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Setup", then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Miscellaneous", then press the ENTER button. TV Setup Language - Samsung SP-P4231 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 88
in the External Mode, regardless of the Blue Screen Setting. 5 Press the MENU button to exit. Move Enter Return TV Miscellaneous Melody Plug & Play Blue Screen : On : On Off On Move Enter Return TV Miscellaneous Melody Plug & Play Blue Screen : On : On Off On Move Enter Return 88 - Samsung SP-P4231 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 89
or ▼ button to turn closed caption on/off, then press the ENTER button. TV Caption Mode Channels Field Caption : On Off : CaptOionn :1 :1 3 Press the Text" or "Caption", then press the ENTER button. Move Enter Return TV Caption Mode Channels Field Caption : On : CaCpatpiotinon : 1 Text :1 - Samsung SP-P4231 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 90
PIN has been memorized. Enter PIN Return TV Change PIN Confirm New PIN 5 Press the MENU button to exit. Enter PIN Return Note • If you forget the PIN, press the remote-control buttons in the following sequence, which resets the pin to 0-0-0-0 : Power Off. ➔ Mute ➔ 8 ➔ 2 ➔ 4 ➔ Power On. 90 - Samsung SP-P4231 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 91
Language : English √ Time √ Caption √ Digital NR : On √ V-Chip √ Miscellaneous √ PC √ Move Enter Return TV V-Chip Enter PIN **** Enter PIN Return TV V-Chip V-Chip Lock : Off Off TV Parental Guidelines On MPAA Rating Change Pin 4 Press the MENU button to exit. Move - Samsung SP-P4231 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 92
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 MPAA rating. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Setup", then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the - Samsung SP-P4231 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 93
L, S, V) work together similarly. (See next section.) 6 How to set the FV, D, L, S and V sub-ratings. First, select one of these TV-Ratings: TV-Y, TV-Y7 TV-G, TV-PG, TV-14 or TV-MA (See Step 4, on previous page), and press √ button. A symbol " " will be displayed for each sub-rating. While " " is - Samsung SP-P4231 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 94
PIN Return MPAA Rating Move Enter Return 4 The "MPAA Rating" screen will appear. Repeatedly press the ▲ or ▼ button to select a particular TV MPAA category. Pressing the ▲ or ▼ button will cycle through the MPAA categories: MPAA Rating G General audience (no restrictions). PG Parental - Samsung SP-P4231 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 95
a restricted channel, the V-Chip will block it. The screen will go blank and the following message will appear: 1 Press the ENTER button. Received Rating : TV-PG This channel is blocked by V-Chip. Press ENTER to unblock. OK Change 2 Enter your PIN number. This channel is blocked by V-Chip. Enter - Samsung SP-P4231 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 96
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PLASMA DISPLAY PANEL Appendix Troubleshooting 98 Care and Maintenance 99 Specifications 100 - Samsung SP-P4231 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 98
Troubleshooting Before you call a service technician, please scan this list of problems and possible solutions. It may save you time and money. Problem Poor picture. Your Remote control . Press the "TV/VIDEO" button to put your remote control in the "TV" mode. Check if the power plug is connected. - Samsung SP-P4231 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 99
of service. Please follow these guidelines to get the maximum performance from your PDP. Identifying Problems • the PDP. Cabinet • Never open the cabinet or touch the parts inside. • Wipe your PDP with a clean, dry cloth. place, unplug the power cord for at least two hours so that moisture that - Samsung SP-P4231 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 100
of this product. Model Dimensions Display Weight Display Voltage Number of Pixels Screen Size ANTENNA input VIDEO input AUDIO input AUDIO output SP-P4231 1028 (W) X 86.4 (D) X 685 (H) mm (With Stand) 33.24 kg(with stand) 120 V~, 60 Hz 852 [H] X 480 [V] 107 Cm/42 inches VHF, UHF - Samsung SP-P4231 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 101
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Owner’s Instructions
SP-P4231
This device is a Class B digital apparatus.