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- Samsung SP-S4243 | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 1
SP-S4243 PLASMA DISPLAY Owner's Instructions This device is a Class B digital apparatus. Register your product at www.samsung.com/global/register - Samsung SP-S4243 | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 2
your model picture. Be careful in the selection and duration of television formats used for viewing. Uneven PDP aging as a result of format selection and use, as well as burned-in images, are not covered by your Samsung limited warranty. U.S.A Only The product unit accompanying this user manual - Samsung SP-S4243 | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 3
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". To avoid such image retention, refer to page 26 of this manual to reduce the degree of brightness and contrast - Samsung SP-S4243 | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 4
HDMI 13 Connecting a Digital Audio System 13 Connecting an Amplifier/DVD Home Theater 14 Connecting a PC 14 OPERATION Turning the TV Name 25 PICTURE CONTROL Using Automatic Picture Settings 26 Problems 59 Wall Installation Instructions 60 How to assemble the Stand-Base 62 Specifications - Samsung SP-S4243 | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 5
(4301-000103) Power Cord (3903-000144) Owner's Instructions (BN68-00991D) / Quick Setup Guide (BN68-00766P) The following parts are sold separately and are available at most electronics stores. Warranty Card (BN68-00872A, 6801-001011) / Registration Card (AA68-40065B) / Safety Guide Manual (AA68 - Samsung SP-S4243 | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 6
use the ... and † buttons on the remote control. ˆ (ENTER) Press to confirm a selection. Ø POWER Press to turn the TV on and off. Power Indicator Blinks and turns off when the power is on and lights up in stand-by mode. ∏ Remote Control Sensor Aim the remote control towards this spot on the - Samsung SP-S4243 | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 7
model. Œ POWER IN Connect the supplied power cord. " PC AUDIO IN Connect to the audio output jack on your PC. ´ HDMI IN 2 ' PC IN Connect to the HDMI When using an optional HDMI/DVI adapter, the DVI Video input for external devices, such as analog audio inputs on your TV allow you to receive - Samsung SP-S4243 | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 8
your VCR, Cable box, DVD player, or Set-Top Box. Œ POWER Turns the TV on and off. ´ NUMERIC BUTTONS Press to change the channel. ˇ- Press ˝ S.MODE Press to select the sound mode. Ô PIP Picture-in Picture ON/OFF. P.MODE Press to select the picture mode. Ò SRS Selects SRS TruSurround XT mode. Ú MTS - Samsung SP-S4243 | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 9
from the TV. (Assuming typical TV usage, the batteries last for about one year.) ➢ If the remote control doesn't work, check the following: 1. Is the TV power on? leads under the screws on a 300-75 Ω adapter (not supplied). Use a screwdriver to tighten the screws. 2. Plug the adaptor into the ANT 1 - Samsung SP-S4243 | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 10
of this cable to the ANT 1 IN (CABLE) terminal on the back of the TV. Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles Some Channels If your cable box descrambles only some channels (such as premium channels), follow the instructions below. You will need a two-way splitter, an RF (A/B) switch, and four - Samsung SP-S4243 | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 11
VHS VCR Your Samsung TV can be connected to an S-Video signal from an S-VHS VCR. (This connection delivers a better picture as compared to a standard VHS VCR.) VCR Rear Panel TV Rear Panel 3 Audio Cable (Not supplied) 2 S-Video Cable (Not supplied) 1 Antenna Cable (Not supplied) An S-Video cable - Samsung SP-S4243 | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 12
only be made if there is a DVI Output jack on the external device. DVD Player / Set-Top Box TV Rear Panel 2 Audio Cable (Not supplied) 1 DVI to HDMI Cable (Not supplied) ➢ Each external input source device has a different back panel configuration. ➢ When connecting an external device, match the - Samsung SP-S4243 | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 13
TV Rear Panel 1. Connect an HDMI Cable between the HDMI IN 2 jack on the TV and the HDMI jack on the DVD player/ Set-Top Box. HDMI Cable (Not supplied) What is HDMI? • HDMI . ➢ 5.1CH audio is possible when the TV is connected to an external device supporting 5.1CH. 1. Connect an Optical or Coaxial - Samsung SP-S4243 | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 14
a PC PC TV Rear Panel 2 PC Audio Cable (Not supplied) 1 D-Sub Cable (Not supplied) ➢ Each external input source device has a different back panel configuration. ➢ When connecting an external device, match the color of the connection terminal to the cable. ➢ The HDMI/DVI jacks do not support PC - Samsung SP-S4243 | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 15
button on the remote control. You can also use the POWER button on the TV. Plug & Play Feature When the TV is initially powered On, basic customer settings proceed automatically and subsequently: 1. Press the POWER button on the remote control. i Menu language, Channels and Time will be set - Samsung SP-S4243 | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 16
Program is completed. 14 Channels were memorized. Air : 9 , Cable : 5. OK Enter Skip Plug & Play Select the clock mode. Clock Mode : Manual Auto 4. The TV will begin memorizing all of the available channels. After all the available channels are stored, the Auto program menu reappears. Press - Samsung SP-S4243 | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 17
to the page 15~16. ➢ Plug & Play can only be accessed in the TV mode. Changing Channels Using the Channel Buttons 1. Press the CH or CH button to Button to select the Previous Channel 1. Press the PRE-CH button. The TV will switch to the last channel viewed. ➢ To quickly switch between two - Samsung SP-S4243 | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 18
and it disappears automatically. Viewing the Menus TV Input Source List : TV Edit Name Move Enter √ √ Return 1. With the power on, press the MENU button. The main menu appears on the screen. Its left side has five icons: Input, Picture, Sound, Channel, Setup. 2. Use the ... or † button - Samsung SP-S4243 | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 19
adding and deleting channels (manual). Selecting the Video Signal-source Before your television can begin memorizing the available press the ENTER button. ➢ STD, HRC, and IRC identify various types of cable TV systems. Contact your local cable company to identify the type of cable system that - Samsung SP-S4243 | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 20
the CABLE button on your TV's remote control. 3. Press the SET button on your TV's remote control. 4. Using the manual for your brand of cable box. Make sure you enter three digits of the code, even if the first digit is a "0". (If more than one code is listed, try the first one.) 5. Press the POWER - Samsung SP-S4243 | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 21
off your DVD. 2. Press the DVD button on your TV's remote control. 3. Press the SET button on your TV's remote control. 4. Using the number buttons on your remote control, enter three digits of the DVD code listed on page 24 of this manual for your brand of DVD. Make sure you enter three - Samsung SP-S4243 | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 22
Remote Control Codes VCR Brand SAMSUNG ADMIRAL AIWA AKAI AUDIO DYNAMICS BELL&HOWELL BROKSONIC CANDLE CANON CITIZEN COLORTYME CRAIG CURTIS MATHES DAEWOO DB DIMENSIA DYNATECH ELECTROHOME EMERSON FISHER FUNAI GENERAL ELECTRIC - Samsung SP-S4243 | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 23
037 044 019 021 023 028 004 018 020 044 014 022 040 003 SAMSUNG SET-TOP BOX Product Ground wave STB Satellite STB CABLE STB STB DVD COMBO Code ALPHASTAR 023 ANAM 043 CHANNEL MASTER 018 034 CROSSDIGITAL 019 CHAPARRAL 035 DIRECT TV 015 016 017 019 022 045 060 061 062 065 066 067 068 - Samsung SP-S4243 | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 24
SAMSUNG DVD Product DVD DVDR BD Record VCR COMBO VCR Record DHR COMBO Code 000 001 002 003 004 005 006 007 008 009 010 011 - Samsung SP-S4243 | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 25
panel. ➢ HDMI1 or HDMI2 input can only be selected when the external device is turned on and connected via HDMI. ➢ You can choose only those external devices that are connected to the TV. Move Enter Return Press the SOURCE button on the remote control to view an external signal source. To Edit - Samsung SP-S4243 | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 26
button on the remote control to select one of the standard picture settings. TV Mode Mode Contrast Brightness Sharpness Color Tint G 50 Color Tone item. Press the ENTER button. ➢ • "Tint" doesn't operate in PC, HDMI or any Component mode. • In PC mode, only the Contrast and Brightness can - Samsung SP-S4243 | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 27
", then press the ENTER button. 2. Press the ... or † button to select "Digital NR", then press the ENTER button. Move Enter Return TV Picture 3. Press the ... or † button to select "Off" or "On", then press the ENTER button. Mode Size Digital NR DNIe Film Mode Blue Screen PIP : Dynamic - Samsung SP-S4243 | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 28
(480i, 480p) modes, all screen modes can be selected. (16:9 ➞ Zoom1 ➞ Zoom2 ➞ 4:3) • In TV(DTV), COMPONENT(720p, 1080i), PC, HDMI modes, only 16:9 & 4:3 modes can be selected. • In Zoom1 and Zoom2 modes, you can move the picture on screen by pressing the ... or † button. • You can not change the - Samsung SP-S4243 | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 29
DNIe mode. Move Enter Return ➢ The DNle function is not supported in the Movie mode. (It is inactivated.) Selecting the Film Mode Automatically senses and processes film signals from all sources and adjusts the picture for optimum quality. TV Mode Size Digital NR DNIe Film Mode Blue Screen PIP - Samsung SP-S4243 | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 30
the PIP function cannot be used. Activating Picture-in-Picture TV Mode Size Digital NR DNIe Film Mode Blue Screen PIP Picture : Dynamic √ : 16:9 √ . PIP Settings PIP screen Main screen Analog TV Digital (ATSC) AV1(A) S-Video(A) Component(A) PC HDMI(D) TV Analog Digital (ATSC) X X O X - Samsung SP-S4243 | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 31
of the remote to select the desired channel in the PIP window, then press the ENTER button. ➢ The channel can be active when the sub picture is set to TV. Move Enter Return Press the PIP CH and buttons on the remote control to change the PIP channel. Freezing the Current - Samsung SP-S4243 | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 32
different bandwidth frequencies. ➢ If you make any changes to the equalizer settings, the sound mode is automatically switched to the "Custom" mode. TV Sound Resetting the Equalizar Settings to the Factory Defaults ... More Melody Sound Select Reset To operate the Reset function, the Game mode - Samsung SP-S4243 | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 33
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. It is fully compatible with all multichannel formats. TV Sound - Samsung SP-S4243 | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 34
select "Sound", then press the ENTER button. 2. Press the ... or † button to select "Auto Volume", then press the ENTER button. Move Enter Return TV Sound 3. Press the ... or † button to select "Off" or "On", then press the ENTER button. Mode Equalizer SRS TruSurround XT Multi-Track Options - Samsung SP-S4243 | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 35
/Off Melody A melody sound can be set to come on when the TV is powered On or Off. TV Sound ... More Melody Sound Select Reset : On : Main 1. Press the Sub (PIP) Picture When the PIP feature is activated, you can listen to the sound of the sub (PIP) picture. TV Sound ... More Melody Sound - Samsung SP-S4243 | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 36
add or delete a channel to display the channels you want only. To use the Channel Manager function, first run Auto Program (see page 19). TV Channel Antenna : Air Auto Program Channel Manager Name Fine Tune Signal Strength † More 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. √ Press the - Samsung SP-S4243 | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 37
added or deleted, then press the ENTER button. To set-up Your Favorite Channels You can set channels you watch frequently as favorites. TV Channel Antenna : Air Auto Program Channel Manager Name Fine Tune Signal Strength † More 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. √ Press the - Samsung SP-S4243 | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 38
on the remote control. (Choose All, Added, or Favorite) TV Channel Antenna : Air Auto Program Channel Manager Name Fine Tune Manager", then press the ENTER √ button. √ √ Move Enter Return TV Channel Manager All Added Favorite Default List mode : AAlll Added Favorite Move Enter - Samsung SP-S4243 | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 39
to the time it takes to receive data. Move Adjust Return Fine Tuning Analog Channels Use fine tuning to manually adjust a particular channel for optimal reception. TV Channel Antenna : Air Auto Program Channel Manager Name Fine Tune Signal Strength † More 1. Press the MENU button to - Samsung SP-S4243 | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 40
from "snowy" to clear, digital (HDTV) channels have either perfect reception quality or Move Enter Return Press the EXIT button to exit. TV Signal Strength You can also press the ENTER button See "Selecting the Antenna" on page 36.) ➢ If the picture is noisy with the LNA set to On, select Off. - Samsung SP-S4243 | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 41
computer manufacturer or Samsung Dealer.) 1. First videocard user guide; otherwise TV is used as a PC display, 32-bit color is supported. • Depending on the manufacturer, your PC display screen might appear different. (and depending on your particular version of Windows.) Check your PC instruction - Samsung SP-S4243 | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 42
again. After the noise has been reduced, re-adjust the picture so that it is aligned on the center of the screen. ➢ Change to the PC mode first. TV PC Image Lock Position Auto Adjustment Image Reset 1. Press If necessary, adjust the position to center. Coarse Move Enter Return 50 English-42 - Samsung SP-S4243 | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 43
button. Press the EXIT button to exit. Adjust Enter Return Initializing the Screen Position or Color Settings ➢ Change to the PC mode first. TV PC Image Lock Position Auto Adjustment Image Reset Move Enter √ √ Return 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ... or † button - Samsung SP-S4243 | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 44
4. Press the ... or † button to select "Clock Set", then press the ENTER button. Clock Mode Clock Set Time Zone DST : Manual √ √ √ : Off √ Move Enter Return TV Clock Set 5. Press the œ or √ button to move to "Month", "Day", "Year", "Hour", "Minute", Set current date and time. Month - Samsung SP-S4243 | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 45
† button to select "Auto", then press the ENTER button. Move Enter Return TV Time Zone Select the time zone in which you live. Newfoundland Atlantic Eastern Central this occurs, set the time manually. ➢ Antenna or cable must be connected in order to set the time automatically. English-45 - Samsung SP-S4243 | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 46
exit. Hour Minute am/pm Activation ... 12 00 am No † Move Adjust Return ➢ Auto Power Off When you set the timer "On", the television will eventually turn off, if no controls are operated for 3 hours after the TV was turned on by the timer. This function is only available in timer "On" mode - Samsung SP-S4243 | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 47
menu is activated. Reset function initializes the Equalizer settings to the factory default setting. ➢ Game Mode is not available in TV mode. ➢ If the picture is poor when external device is connected to TV, check if Game Mode is On. Set Game Mode to Off and connect external devices. English-47 - Samsung SP-S4243 | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 48
select "Size", then press the ENTER button. Move Enter Return Press the ... or † button to select the desired caption option, then press the TV Caption Options Size Font Style : Default √ : Default √ ENTER button. Press the ... or † button to select the desired sub-menu options (see options - Samsung SP-S4243 | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 49
button to select "On", then press the ENTER button. Move Enter Return TV Caption 4. Press the ... or † button to select "Caption Mode", then Synchronous Caption Service. These are captions in the primary language that must be in sync with the sound, preferably matched to a specific frame. • - Samsung SP-S4243 | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 50
the ENTER button. Press the EXIT button to exit. Move Enter Return TV Setup ... More Menu Transparency Energy Saving Screen Burn Protection PC Function Help to the surrounding illumination. Super Saving: Enters maximum power saving mode regardless of the surrounding illumination. Move Enter - Samsung SP-S4243 | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 51
The Time setting allows you to program the time between movement of the picture in minutes. TV Setup 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. ... More Press 2 Move Enter Return TV Pixel Shift Pixel Shift : On Horizontal Dot : 40 Vertical Line : 41 Time : 42 3 4 Press the - Samsung SP-S4243 | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 52
On. Setting the Blue Eye You can set the Blue Power LED on or off. If the TV's power is tuned off when Blue Eye is set to off, the Blue LED goes off after 5 seconds. This will save power and reduce eye fatigue. TV Setup ... More Menu Transparency : Medium √ Energy Saving : Standard √ - Samsung SP-S4243 | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 53
or SD). ➢ V-Chip function is not available in HDMI or component mode. Setting Up Your Personal ID Number (PIN) TV Plug & Play Language Time Game Mode V-Chip Caption the following sequence, TV Change PIN which resets the pin to 0-0-0-0 : Power Off. → Mute → 8 → 2 → 4 → Power On. Enter New PIN - Samsung SP-S4243 | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 54
√ √ √ 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ... or † button to select "Setup", then press the ENTER button. Move Enter Return TV V-Chip Enter PIN 2. Press the ... or † button to select "V-Chip", then press the ENTER button. The message "Enter PIN" will appear. Enter your - Samsung SP-S4243 | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 55
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 page 54), and press the ENTER button. The " " symbol will be displayed for each sub-rating. While " " is - Samsung SP-S4243 | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 56
MPAA Ratings: G, PG, PG-13, R, NC-17, X, NR The MPAA rating system uses the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) system, and its main application is for movies. When the V-Chip lock is on, the TV will automatically block any programs that are coded with objectionable ratings (either MPAA or - Samsung SP-S4243 | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 57
Chip" screen will appear. Press the ... or † button to select √ "Canadian English", then press the ENTER button. √ √ √ √ √ Move Enter Return TV Canadian English 4. Press the ... or † button to select a appropriate restriction. Allow All Block All Press the ENTER button to activate the - Samsung SP-S4243 | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 58
screen will go blank and the following message will appear: Channel Is Locked by 1. Enter your PIN. TV-PG[ S ] Use the NUMBER buttons to enter your pin number to unlock all channels. Press EXIT sequence, which resets the pin to 0-0-0-0 : Power Off. → Mute → 8 → 2 → 4 → Power On. English-58 - Samsung SP-S4243 | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 59
solutions. If none of these troubleshooting tips apply, call your nearest Samsung service center. Problem Poor picture Poor sound quality. No picture or sound. No sound or sound is too low at maximum volume. Picture rolls vertically. The TV operates erratically. The TV won't turn on. Remote control - Samsung SP-S4243 | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 60
Wall Installation Instructions Refer to the installation guide supplied with your wall bracket. Installation Notes 1. Contact a professional installation service to install the wall bracket. 2. Samsung Electronics is not responsible for any damages to the product or harm to customers or others when - Samsung SP-S4243 | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 61
picture 2) to the back side of the PDP. 4. Remove the Safety Pins. Fasten the 4 plastic latches assembled at step (#) on the back side of the PDP using the guide holes of the wall mount, push (!) and hook (@) down to secure the PDP on the wall mount please refer to following instructions: 1. Be sure - Samsung SP-S4243 | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 62
to the screen. Always store the TV upright. Specifications Model Name Screen Size (Diagonal) Power Supply Power Consumption PC Resolution Antenna Input Video Input Audio Input Sound Output Audio Output Dimensions (WxDxH) Body With stand Weight Body With stand SP-S4243 42 inch AC 110-120V~ 60Hz - Samsung SP-S4243 | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 63
Dimensions TOP VIEW FRONT VIEW JACK PANEL DETAIL 2 1/4"H x 18 3/4"W @ 5 3/4" UP FROM BOTTOM SIDE VIEW REAR VIEW English-63 - Samsung SP-S4243 | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 64
Center Web Site CANADA 1-800-SAMSUNG (7267864) www.samsung.com/ca U.S.A 1-800-SAMSUNG (7267864) www.samsung.com Address Samsung Electronics Canada Inc., Customer Service 55 Standish Court Mississauga, Ontario L5R 4B2 Canada Samsung Electronique Canada Inc., Service à la Clientèle 55 Standish
Owner’s
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SP-S4243
PLASMA DISPLAY
Register your product at www.samsung.com/global/register
This device is a Class B digital apparatus.