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Owner’s Instructions
PL-50D4H
This device is a Class B digital apparatus.
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BN68-00714D-00_002~25 7/20/04 1:50 PM Page 2 Important Warranty Information Regarding Television Format Viewing Wide 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. The images displayed on them should primarily be in the wide screen 16:9 ratio format, or expanded to fill the screen if your model offers this feature and the images are constantly moving. Displaying stationary graphics and imag
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BN68-00714D-00_002~25 7/23/04 2:09 PM Page 3 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 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 42 of this manual to reduce the degree of brightness and contrast of this screen when displaying a still image. Altitu
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BN68-00714D-00_002~25 7/20/04 1:50 PM Page 4 Table of Contents General Information Channel Control Your New Plasma Display Panel ......................6 Fine Tuning Channels ..................................70 Remote Control Buttons ..................................8 LNA (Low Noise Amplifier) ..........................71 Wall Installation Instructions ..........................10 Connecting Speakers ..................................14 Connecting a PC and Operation How to assemble the Stand
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BN68-00714D-00_002~25 7/20/04 1:50 PM Page 5 PLASMA DISPLA Y P ANEL General Information Your New Plasma Display Panel ......................................................6 Remote Control Buttons ..................................................................8 Wall Installation Instructions ..........................................................10 Connecting Speakers....................................................................14 How to assemble the Stand-Base ...................
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BN68-00714D-00_002~25 7/20/04 1:50 PM Page 6 Your New Plasma Display Panel Front Panel SOURCE/ENTER button Power Indicator Press to display all of the available video sources - Power Off: Red (ie., TV, AV1, AV2, S-Video, Component1, Component2, - Power On: Off PC, DVI). Press to confirm a selection. - Timer On : Green MENU button Remote Control Signal Receiver Displays the main on-screen menu and exit. Aim the remote control towards this spot on the PDP. VOL(+,-) button Press to increase or
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BN68-00714D-00_002~25 7/20/04 1:50 PM Page 7 Rear Panel ŒDVI INPUT (DVI-D / L-AUDIO-R) ØAV1, AV2 Connect to the digital video and audio (VIDEO / L-AUDIO-R) output jack of a device with DVI output. Video and audio inputs for external devices, such as a camcorder or VCR. ´MONITOR OUT (VIDEO / L-AUDIO-R) Outputs for external devices. ∏COMPONENT1, COMPONENT2 Video (Y/Pb/Pr) and audio (L-AUDIO-R) ˇPC INPUT (RGB IN / AUDIO) inputs for Component. Connect to the video and audio output jack on yo
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BN68-00714D-00_002~25 7/20/04 1:50 PM Page 8 Remote Control Buttons Remote Control ŒPOWER button Turns the PDP on and off. ´ASPECT button Press to change the screen size. ˇNumber buttons ¨+100 button Press to select channels over 100. For example, to select channel 121, press “+100”, then press “2” and “1.” ˆMUTE button Press to mute the PDP sound. ØVOL (Volume) buttons Use it to adjust volume. ∏SLEEP button Press to select a preset time interval for automatic shutoff. ”MENU button Displays t
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BN68-00714D-00_002~25 7/20/04 1:50 PM Page 9 ¸SRS TSXT button Selects Trusurround XT mode. ˛ MTS button Press to choose stereo, mono or Separate Audio Pro- gram (SAP broadcast). ◊AUTO PROG. button The TV automatically cycles through all of the avail- able channels and stores them in memory. ±ADD/DEL button Press to add or delete channels in the TV’s memory. ≠DNIe button Activates DNIe (Digital Natural Image engine). –CAPTION button Controls the caption decoder. —SET button Used during set up
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BN68-00714D-00_002~25 7/20/04 1:50 PM Page 10 Wall Installation Instructions This wall mount bracket installation guide is for the following models: PL-50D4H Installation Notes Do not install the PDP on any location other than a vertical wall. 1 To protect the performance of the PDP and prevent problems, avoid the following locations: 2 • Do not install next to smoke and fire detectors. • Do not install in an area subjected to vibration or high voltage. • Do not install near or around any h
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BN68-00714D-00_002~25 7/20/04 1:50 PM Page 11 How to assemble the Wall Mount Bracket The wall mount comes packaged in 3 parts. These parts must be assembled together. Please tighten the captive screw in the direction of the arrow after assembling 1 the bracket. Install the Wall Mount Bracket after the screws are securely inserted into the wall. Captive Screws ASSY-HINGE (LEFT) Wall Mount Bracket Separate ASSY-HINGE into Left and Right. ASSY-HINGE (RIGHT) After installing the Wall Mount Br
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BN68-00714D-00_002~25 7/20/04 1:50 PM Page 12 Wall Installation Instructions Fixing the PDP panel to the wall attachment panel bracket Remove the screws from the back of the PDP. 1 Connect insulation holders to screws (see the illustration below). 2 • If you are uncertain about installation, hire a specialist to install the wall mount bracket. • Be sure to check that the insulation holders are completely secured on both the left and right side after hanging the PDP on the wall mount bracket
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BN68-00714D-00_002~25 7/20/04 1:50 PM Page 13 How to Adjust Mounting Angle Notice Notice : Please secure the mounting bracket on the wall surface after setting its angle at 0°. Factory default How to Adjust Mounting Angle Please tighten the captive screw in the direction Hold onto the middle of the PDP to adjust of the arrow after assembling the bracket. the angle (not the sides of the PDP). Change Angle Secure the SET to the wall mount bracket. (Please refer to the following instructions.)
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BN68-00714D-00_002~25 7/20/04 1:50 PM Page 14 Connecting Speakers Remove the screws on the rear of the PDP. 1 Hang the two “T” shaped hangers on the square holes on the rear of the PDP. 2 Tighten the PDP and the speaker bracket using the screws removed from the PDP. 3 When moving your PDP, do NOT hold the speaker connected to your PDP. It may damage the bracket ➤ ➤ clamping the speaker and your PDP together and result in a drop of your PDP and a risk of personal damage and injury. 14
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BN68-00714D-00_002~25 7/20/04 1:50 PM Page 15 Connect the speaker audio cable to the external speaker output 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 8 Ω). ➤ ➤ When you connect the speaker wire to the external speaker out connector, first bind the speaker wire round the ferrite core to secure it. Ferrite Cores The ferrite cores are used to attenuate u
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BN68-00714D-00_002~25 7/20/04 1:50 PM Page 16 How to assemble the Stand-Base Assemble two support pins with the stand base and firmly secure both sides of the support pins using 8 screws provided. 1 Assemble the PDP with the stand and firmly secure the PDP using 4 screws provided. 2 Two 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. 16
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BN68-00714D-00_002~25 7/20/04 1:50 PM Page 17 PLASMA DISPLA Y P ANEL Connections Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas ..............................................18 Connecting Cable TV....................................................................19 Connecting a VCR........................................................................21 Connecting a Camcorder ..............................................................22 Connecting a DVD Player...........................................
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BN68-00714D-00_002~25 7/20/04 1:50 PM 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. Plug the antenna lead into the VHF/UHF terminal on the PDP. 1 Use the Antenna Cable, an accessory included in the product package. 18
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BN68-00714D-00_002~25 7/20/04 1:50 PM 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. Cable without a Cable Box Plug the incoming cable into the VHF/UHF terminal on the PDP. 1 Use the Antenna Cable, an accessory included in the product package. Cable with a Cable Box that Descrambles All Channels Find the cable connected to the ANTENNA OUT terminal on you
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BN68-00714D-00_002~25 7/20/04 1:50 PM Page 20 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). Find and disconnect the cable that is connected to the ANTENNA IN terminal of 1 your cable box. This terminal might be labeled "ANT IN", "VHF IN" or simply, "IN". Connect this cable to a two-way splitte
