Samsung HP-P5581 manual

Owner ’ s Instructions HP-P5581 This device is a Class B digital apparatus.[...]

2 Impor tant W arranty Information Regarding T elevision Format V iewing W ide 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[...]

User Instructions 3 Screen Image retention Do not display a still 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”. T o avoid such image retention, refer to page 52 of this manual to reduce the degree of brightnes[...]

4 CableCARD and Digital Cable Ready TVs CableCARD and Digital Cable Ready TVs are the products of a new digital cable standard. This new standard is called OpenCable and it is a concerted effor t to standardize the digital cable ser vice network inter face in North America. For more information, please refer to www .cablelabs.com. Digital Cable Rea[...]

5 Q&A 1. Is the antenna I use for existing TV reception good enough for DTV? Over-the-air (OT A) digital TV broadcasting uses the same channels as analog TV and works well with many existing TV antennas. However , DTV broadcast channel assignments are different than analog channels. Y ou should find out whether your local DTV broadcasts are on [...]

6 General Information Y our New Plasma Display Panel ......................8 Remote Control Buttons ................................10 W all Installation Instructions ..........................12 Installing the Speakers ................................16 How to assemble the Stand-Base ..................20 Connections Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas[...]

PLASMA DISPLA Y P ANEL General Information Y our New Plasma Display Panel ......................................................8 Remote Control Buttons ................................................................10 W all Installation Instructions ..........................................................12 Installing the Speakers .............[...]

Front Panel Y our New Plasma Display Panel 8 Checking Accessories Power Cord (3903-000144) Ferrite Core for Speaker cable (3301-001502) Antenna Cable (BN39-00333A) Component Cables (RCA) (AA39-00033A) Owner’ s Instructions Remote Control/ AAA Batteries (BN59-00443A) Ferrite Core for Side A V Cable, Digital Audio Out(Coaxial), Sub W oofer (3301-00[...]

9 Rear Panel Side of the TV Œ POWER IN Connect the supplied power cord. ´ SER VICE Connector for ser vice only . ˇ HDMI IN Connect to the HDMI jack of a device with HDMI output. ¨ DVI IN (DVI / R-AUDIO-L) Connect to the digital video and audio output jack of a device with DVI output. ˆ AV IN/OUT (R-AUDIO-L) Audio outputs for external device. ?[...]

Remote Contr ol Buttons Œ POWER button Tu r ns the PDP on and off. ´ ANTENNA button Press to select “AIR” or “CABLE”. ˇ Number buttons ¨ - button Press to select additional channels (digital and analog) being broadcast by the same station. For example, to select channel “54-3”, press “54”, then press “ - ” and “3”. ˆ MU[...]

¸ MTS button Press to choose stereo, mono or Separate Audio Program (SAP broadcast). ˛ PIP button Activates picture in picture. ◊ ASPECT button Press to change the screen size. ± STILL button Press to pause the current screen. ≠ DNIe button Activates DNIe (Digital Natural Image engine). – SRS button Selects T ruSurround XT mode. — SET bu[...]

W all Installation Instructions 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 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[...]

1 The wall mount comes packaged in 3 parts. These par ts must be assembled together . Please tighten the captive screws(4EA) in the direction of the arrow after assembling the bracket. Install the W all Mount Bracket after the screws are securely inserted into the wall. 2 After installing the wall mount bracket, assemble the support bars and hinges[...]

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. • Be sure to check that the insulation holders are completely secured on both the left and right side after hanging the PDP on the wal[...]

15 Notes • Contact an authorized technician when installing the wall attachment panel. • After hanging the PDP panel on the wall attachment panel, make sure that the Insulation holders are completely hung. • Be careful not to get your fingers caught during installation. • Make sure the wall attachment panel brackets are tightened. Other wis[...]

Installing the Speakers This speaker installation guide is for the PSN5542(BN96-01328A) speakers. 16 Parts How to Assemble the Speakers (When using the Stand) 2EA 1EA 1EA Speakers 1EA Middle Cabinet (W all Mount Only) Speaker Dust Cover Speaker Cable Screw 2EA ! Screw 6EA @ Screws 1 Remove the screws indicated on the rear of the PDP (6 screws on th[...]

17 Screw ② 2 Set the speaker guide bracket into the square grooves located on either side of the PDP’ s bottom rear , then push the speaker guide bracket towards the center (as the arrow illustrates). Secure the speaker guide bracket with provided screws @ . (Always use the proper screws, as indicated.) 3 Secure the speaker dust cover by settin[...]

Installing the Speakers 18 How to Assemble the Speakers (W all Mount) 1 Remove the screws indicated on the rear of the PDP (6 screws on the left and right sides, 2 screws on the center). 2 Set the speaker guide bracket into the square grooves located on either side of the PDP’ s bottom rear , then push the speaker guide bracket towards the center[...]

19 3 Secure the speaker dust cover by setting it into the grooves located on the front side of the speakers. 4 Connect the speakers to the PDP using the speaker cables. The connection terminals are on the rear side of both the PDP and the speakers. (Match the color coded terminals and cables.) Notes • When moving the PDP with the speakers attache[...]

➤ ➤ T wo 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. 20 1 Firmly secure the pegs to the both sides of the stand base using 8 screws provided. How to assemble the Stand-Base 2 Using the 4 screws for securing the stand pegs and the monitor , fir mly a[...]

PLASMA DISPLA Y P ANEL Connections Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas ..............................................22 Connecting Cable TV ....................................................................23 Connecting CableCARD ................................................................25 Connecting a VCR ......................................[...]

Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas 22 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 ANT 2 IN(AIR IN) on the PDP . Use the antenna cable, an accessor y included in the product package. Note • When Antenna is set to AIR, ANT 1 IN(CABLE IN) signal will be the output from AN[...]

23 Connecting Cable TV Y ou 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 1 Plug the incoming cable into the ANT 1 IN(CABLE IN) on the PDP . Use the antenna cable, an accessor y included in the product package. Cable [...]

24 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). 1 Find and disconnect the cable that is connected to the ANTENNA IN terminal of your Cable box. This [...]

25 Connecting CableCARD Y ou must obtain a CableCARD from a local cable ser vice provider . PDP Insert the CableCARD into the “CableCARD” slot and the message “CableCARD Inser ted” is displayed on the screen. If the channel information does not exist, the message “Updating Channel List” is displayed during channel information configurat[...]

26 Connecting a VCR Connecting a VCR to the Video or S-Video/Audio jack Connect the Video/Audio cables between the VIDEO or S-VIDEO / L - AUDIO - R jacks on the PDP and VIDEO or S-VIDEO / L - AUDIO - R output jacks on the VCR. (Note: For better video, use an S-Video cable.) Note • Please be sure to match the color coded input terminals and cable [...]

27 Connecting a Camcorder Connect a Video/Audio cable between the VIDEO or S-VIDEO / L - AUDIO - R jacks on the PDP and the VIDEO or S-VIDEO /AUDIO output jacks on the camcorder . (Note: For better video, use an S-VIDEO cable.) Note • Please be sure to match the color coded input terminals and cable jacks. Viewing T apes 1. T ur n on your PDP . 2[...]

Connecting a DVD Player (480i, 480p) This PDP displays the optimum picture in 720p mode. 28 Playing DVD Audio cable Component cable Connect the Y , P B , P R (COMPONENT) input jacks on the PDP with Y , P B , P R output jacks on the DVD player using a component cable. Connect the AUDIO L/R(COMPONENT) input jacks on the PDP with the AUDIO output jack[...]

29 Connecting a DTV Receiver (480p, 720p, 1080i) This PDP displays the optimum picture in 720p mode. W atching DTV Component cable Audio cable DVI cable Connect the cable or antenna to the antenna input jack on the DTV . Connect the Y , P B , P R (COMPONENT) or DVI input jacks on the PDP to the Y , P B , P R or DVI output jacks on the DTV receiver [...]

30 W atching DTV Connecting to HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Inter face) (480p, 720p, 1080i) Connect the cable or antenna to the antenna input jack on the DTV . Connect the HDMI IN jack on the TV with the HDMI OUT jack on the DTV Set-T op Box using a HDMI cable. Notes • Please make sure the HDMI source's power is on before selecting HDMI [...]

Connecting to DVI (Digital Visual Interface) 31 PDP Connecting a Digital TV Set-T op Box (480p, 720p, 1080i) By inputting a high-bandwidth digital content protection High-Definition picture source to the DVI IN jack on the TV , High-Definition pictures can be displayed on the screen in their digital form. Connect the DVI AUDIO (L, R) jacks on the T[...]

Connecting a Digital Audio System There are many types of digital audio systems on the market today . A simplified illustration of an audio system is shown below . For more infor mation, see your audio system owner’ s manual. 32 If your audio system has a coaxial digital audio input, connect to the “COAXIAL” output jack on the PDP . If your a[...]

Analog Amplifier PDP Connecting to an Analog Amplifier/ Sub woofer Speaker The “AUDIO OUT” terminals cannot be used for external speakers. Y ou must hook them up to an amplifier . When an audio amplifier is connected to the “AUDIO OUT” terminals: Decrease the gain (volume) of the audio amplifier , and adjust the volume level with the volume[...]

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PLASMA DISPLA Y P ANEL Operation Tu r ning the PDP On and Off ..........................................................36 V iewing the Menus and Displays ....................................................39 Memorizing the Channels..............................................................40 Adding and Erasing Channels ........................[...]

Tu rning the PDP On and Off 36 Tu rning the PDP On and Off Press the POWER button on the remote control. The PDP will be turned on and you will be able to use its features. Y ou can also use the POWER ( ) button on the front of the PDP . Note • If your PDP isn’t turned on when the POWER button is pressed: Press the MODE button to check if the T[...]

37 3 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to memorize the channels of the selected connection. Press the ENTER button to select “Start”. Notes • If the antenna is connected to ANT 1(CABLE IN), select “CABLE” and if it is connected to ANT 2(AIR IN), select “AIR”. • If both ANT 1 and ANT 2 are connected, select the “Air + Cable”. • If th[...]

38 6 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to highlight the time zone for your local area (and to move the highlight to the appropriate time zone on the map of the United States). Press the ENTER button. If you have received a digital signal, the time will be set automatically . If not, see page 92 to set the clock. 7 The message “Completed. T ime will be [...]

39 V iewing the Menus and Displays Y our PDP has a simple, easy-to-use menu system that appears on the PDP screen. This system makes it convenient and fast to use features on the PDP . Y our PDP also lets you display the status of many of your PDP’ s features. Viewing the Menus 1 W ith the power on, press the MENU button on the remote control. Th[...]

40 Selecting a broadcast source Before your television can begin memorizing the available channels, you must specify the type of signal source that is connected to the TV (i.e., an antenna or a cable system). 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Channel”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to s[...]

41 3 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the antenna connection, then press the ENTER button. Notes • Air : “Air” antenna signal. • Cable : “Cable” antenna signal. • Air+Cable : “Air” and “Cable” antenna signals. If the CableCARD is inserted into the “CableCARD” slot on the rear panel, “Cable” and “Air+Cable” are[...]

42 Storing Channels in Memor y 4 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the antennas to memorize. Press the ENTER button to select “Start”. 5 Press the ENTER button to start the auto program. The TV begins memorizing all available stations. Press the ENTER button at any time to interrupt the memorization process. Press the EXIT button to exit. N[...]

43 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Channel”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Add/Delete”, then press the ENTER button. 3 Repeatedly pressing the ENTER button will alternate between add channel and delete channel. Press the CH or CH button to switch to the appropriate chan[...]

44 Changing Channels Using the Channel Buttons Press the CH or CH button to change channels. When you press the CH or CH button, the PDP changes channels in sequence. Y ou will see all the channels that the PDP has memorized. (The PDP must have memorized at least three channels.) Y ou will not see channels that were either erased or not memorized. [...]

45 Using the “ - ” Button The “ - ” button is used to select stations that broadcast both a digital and analog signal. For example, for Channel 7-1 (digital), press “7”, then “ - ”, then “1”. For channel 7-2 (analog), press “7”, then “ - ”, then “2”. Notes • HD indicates the TV is receiving a Digital High Definitio[...]

46 Setting Up Y our Remote Contr ol This PDP's remote control can operate almost any VCR, Cable box or DVD. After it has been set up properly , your remote control can operate in five different modes : TV , VCR, CA TV , DVD, or STB. Pressing the corresponding button on the remote control allows you to switch between these modes, and control wh[...]

47 Remote Control Codes VCR Codes Cable Box Codes DVD Codes[...]

48 Setting the Signal Source 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ENTER button to select “Input”. 2 Press the ENTER button to select “Source List”. 3 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select signal source, then press the ENTER button. 4 Press the MENU button to exit. Notes • When you connect equipment to the PDP , you can choose between the fo[...]

Assigning Names to External input mode 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ENTER button to select “Input”. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Edit Name”, then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the ENTER button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select external device, then press the ENTER button. • Y ou can select the VCR, DVD, D-VHS, Cab[...]

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PLASMA DISPLA Y P ANEL Picture Contr ol Customizing the Picture ................................................................52 Using Automatic Picture Settings ....................................................53 Selecting the Color T one ................................................................54 DNIe (Digital Natural Image engine) ..[...]

Customizing the Picture Y ou can use the on-screen menus to change the Contrast, Brightness, Sharpness, Color , and T int settings of your PDP . 52 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Custom”, then press the ENTER button. Y ou will al[...]

53 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ENTER button to select “Mode”. 3 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Dynamic”, “Standard”, “Movie”, “Custom” picture setting, then press the ENTER button. 4 Press the MENU button to exit. • Choose Dynami[...]

54 Selecting the Color T one 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Color T one”, then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Cool2”, “Cool1”, “Normal”, “W arm1”, or “W ar m2”, then press the[...]

DNIe (Digital Natural Image engine) Samsung’ s new technology brings you more detailed images with contrast, white enhancement and 3D noise reduction. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “DNIe”, then press the ENTER button. 3 Press t[...]

56 Changing the Screen Size Screen size selection depends on the type of video input. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Size”, then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the œ or √ button to select the screen format you want. 4 Press t[...]

57 16:9 Sets the picture to 16:9 wide mode. Panorama Converts regular 4:3 aspect ratio screen to wide screen. Zoom1 The screen size when Wide screen is vertically enlarged. Zoom2 The screen size when the Zoom1 screen is vertically enlarged. 4:3 Sets the picture to 4:3 normal mode. Notes • In TV , VIDEO, S-VIDEO, and all COMPONENT modes, all scree[...]

58 Still Press the STILL button on the remote control to freeze a moving picture. Press again to cancel. Notes • The still picture will automatically be released after 3 minutes to prevent screen burn. • If you press a remocon button in Still mode, the still picture will be cleared. Freezing the Picture[...]

Selecting the PIP Screen 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “PIP”, then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the ENTER button, then press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “On”. The PIP image will appear in the corner of the screen. •P[...]

Selecting an External Signal Y ou can use PIP to view a signal from an exter nal source, such as a VCR. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “PIP”, then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Source”, then [...]

61 Swapping the Contents of the PIP and Main Image 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “PIP”, then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Swap”, then press the ENTER button. • The image in the PIP window[...]

62 Changing the Size of the PIP Window 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “PIP”, then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Size”, then press the ENTER button. 4 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select opt[...]

63 Changing the Location of the PIP Image 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “PIP”, then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Position”, then press the ENTER button. 4 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to sel[...]

64 Changing the PIP Channel 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “PIP”, then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “PIP Channel”, then press the ENTER button. 4 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to change the cha[...]

Setting the My Color Contr ol Mode My Color Control mode allows users to adjust colors according to thier preferences, by adjusting skin, sky , and grass tones using the predefined settings (Standard, Custom, Blue, Green, Pink) without affecting other colors on the screen. Using the My Color Control Function in the Easy Control Menu Skin, sky and g[...]

66 My Color Control Mode Characteristics Using My Color Control mode, you can enjoy vivid colors as shown below . Note •I mages shown above may differ from the actual adjustment on the screen. These images are presented for illustrative purposes. ➤ ➤ Standard Picture. ➤ ➤ Emphasizes Clear Blues. ➤ ➤ Emphasizes Mild Greens. ➤ ➤ Emp[...]

67 Setting the My Color Contr ol Mode My Color Control Custom Settings Users can adjust the 3 My Color Control colors (Pink, Green and Blue). 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “My Color Control”, then press the ENTER button. 3 Press [...]

68 Resetting the My Color Control Colors to the Factor y Defaults To return to the factor y default settings for My Color Control colors, use the Reset function. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “My Color Control”, then press the EN[...]

69 Selecting the DVI Standard This feature is for aligning the screen image center dislocated by differences between various DVI and HDMI signal sources. The initial setting is “861B”. If you experience a mis-aligned screen image OK when the “DVI and HDMI INPUT” jack on the rear of your TV is used for an external device, switch the setting [...]

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PLASMA DISPLA Y P ANEL Sound Contr ol Customizing the Sound ................................................................72 Using Automatic Sound Settings ....................................................73 Setting the T ruSurround XT ............................................................74 Setting up DNSe (Digital Natural Sound engine)[...]

72 Customizing the Sound The sound settings can be adjusted to suit your personal preferences. (Alternatively , you can use one of the “automatic” settings. See next page.) 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Equalizer”, then press [...]

73 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ENTER button to select “Mode”. 3 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Standard”, “Music”, “Movie”, “Speech”, or “Custom” sound setting, then press the ENTER button. 4 Press the MENU button to exit. • Ch[...]

74 Setting the T ruSurr ound XT Tr uSurround XT is a patented SRS technology that solves the problem of playing 5.1 multichannel content over two speakers. T rusurround delivers a compelling, virtual surround sound experience through any two-speaker playback system, including internal television speakers. It is fully compatible with all multichanne[...]

75 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “DNSe”, then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Speaker Equalizer” or “DRC”, then press the ENTER button. 4 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “On”, then[...]

76 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Multi-T rack Options”, then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the ENTER button to select “Preferred Language”. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to choose the language (English, Spanish, or French) you[...]

77 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Multi-T rack Options”, then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Multi-T rack Sound”, then press the ENTER button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select a setting yo[...]

78 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Auto V olume”, then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “On”, then press the ENTER button. • Pressing the ▲ or ▼ button will alternate between “On” and “[...]

79 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Digital Output”, then press the ENTER button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Dolby Digital” or “PCM”, then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the MENU button to exit. Choosing a Digita[...]

80 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Sub W oofer”, then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “On”, then press the ENTER button. • Pressing the ▲ or ▼ button will alternate between “On” and “O[...]

81 Mode : Custom √ Equalizer √ SRS T ruSurround XT : Off √ DNSe √ Multi-T rack Options √ Auto V olume : Off √ † More Sound TV Move Enter Return Setting the On/Off Melody A melody sound can be set to come on when the TV is powered On or Off. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Sound”, then press the ENTE[...]

82 Selecting the Internal Mute Sound output from the TV speakers is muted. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Internal Mute”, then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “On”, then press the ENTER button. ?[...]

PLASMA DISPLA Y P ANEL Channel Contr ol Selecting the antenna ..................................................................84 Selecting Y our Favorite Channels ..................................................85 Labeling the Channels ..................................................................86 V iewing the Channel Lists ..............[...]

Selecting the antenna 84 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Channel”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ENTER button to select “Antenna”. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Air”, or “Cable”, then press the ENTER button. Notes • If the antenna is connected to ANT 1(CABLE IN), select “CABLE?[...]

Selecting Y our Favorite Channels Y ou can store of your favorite channels for each available input source (such as TV and Cable box). Then, when you press the F A V .CH button on the remote control, the TV displays only the favorite channels you previously stored, allowing you to quickly and easily find frequently watched channels. To Store Y our [...]

86 Labeling the Channels Use this feature to assign an easy-to-remember label to any channel (i.e., “CBS”, “ESPN”, “PBS2”, “CNN1”, etc.) A label consists of five fields, where each field is a letter , a number or a blank. When the INFO button is pressed, the channel label will appear next to the channel number . 1 Press the MENU but[...]

V iewing the Channel Lists Y ou can display a list of all channels or your favorite channels. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Channel”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Channel List”, then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “All” or “Favo[...]

88 Fine T uning Analog Channels Use fine tuning to manually adjust a particular channel for optimal reception. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Channel”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Fine T une”, then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the œ or √ button to adjust the fi[...]

Checking the Digital-Signal Strength Unlike analog channels, which can var y in reception quality from “snowy” to clear , digital (HDTV) channels have either perfect reception quality or you will not receive them at all. So, unlike analog channels, you cannot fine tune a digital channel. Y ou can, however , adjust your antenna to improve the re[...]

LNA (Low Noise Amplifier) If the TV is operating in a weak-signal area, sometimes the LNA function can improve the reception (a low-noise preamplifier boosts the incoming signal). 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Channel”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “LNA”, then press t[...]

PLASMA DISPLA Y P ANEL Time Setting Setting the Clock .......................................................................92 Setting the Sleep T imer ...............................................................94 Setting the On/Off T imer ............................................................95[...]

Setting the Clock Setting the clock is necessar y in order to use the various timer features of the TV . Also, you can check the time while watching the TV . (Just press the INFO button.) Option 1: Setting the Clock Manually 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▲ or ?[...]

Option 2: Setting the Clock Automatically The Clock can be set automatically if you are receiving a digital signal. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “T ime”, then press the ENTER button. Press the ENTER button to select “Clock”. 3[...]

94 Setting the Sleep Timer The sleep timer automatically shuts off the TV after a preset time (from 30 to 180 minutes). 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “T ime”, then press the ENTER button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Sl[...]

95 Setting the On/Off Timer 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “T ime”, then press the ENTER button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “On T imer”, then press the ENTER button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to adjust “Hour”, t[...]

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Selecting a Menu Language .....................................................98 Selecting the Film Mode ...........................................................99 Digital Noise Reduction .........................................................100 Using the Color W eakness Enhancement Option .......................101 Selecting the Fan .......[...]

Selecting a Menu Language 98 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ENTER button to select “Language”. 3 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the appropriate language: “English”, “Spanish”, or “French”. Press the ENTER button. 4 Press the MENU button to e[...]

99 Selecting the Film Mode On: Automatically senses and processes film signals from all sources and adjusts the picture for optimum quality . Off: Switches off the Film mode. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Film Mode”, then press [...]

100 Digital Noise Reduction If the broadcast signal received by your TV is weak, you can activate the Digital Noise Reduction feature to help reduce any static and ghosting that may appear on the screen. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select[...]

Using the Color W eakness Enhancement Option This option adjusts the Red, Blue or Green color to enhance the image according to the user's particular color weakness. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Color W eakness ” , then pres[...]

102 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Fan”, then Press the ENTER button. 3 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “On” or “Off”, then press the ENTER button. 4 Press the MENU button to exit. Selecting the Fan Operates or stops [...]

1 Press the Menu button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Caption”, then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the ENTER button to select “Caption”. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “On”, then press the ENTER button. 4 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to s[...]

104 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Caption”, then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the ENTER button to select “Caption”. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “On”, then press the ENTER button. 4 Press the ▲ or ▼ button [...]

6 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Size”, then press the ENTER button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the desired Caption option, then press the ENTER button. Press the Up or Down button to select the desired sub-menu options(see options below), then press ENTER. Notes • The availability of captions depends on the program being b[...]

106 Menu T ransparency Level Adjusts the transparency of the menu screen. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Menu T ransparency”, then press the ENTER button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select level, then press the ENTER button. 3 [...]

107 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Function Help”, then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the ▼ button to select “On”, then press the ENTER button. 4 Press the MENU button to exit. Setting the Function Help Displays help on the[...]

108 Using the V -Chip The V -Chip feature automatically locks out programs that are deemed inappropriate for children. The user must enter a PIN (personal ID number) before any of the V -Chip restrictions are set up or changed. Notes : ● When the V -chip feature is activated, the PIP features do not function. ● The V -Chip does not work if the [...]

109 How to Enable/Disable the V -Chip 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “V -Chip”, then press the ENTER button. The message “Enter PIN” will appear . Enter your 4 digit PIN number . 3 The “V -Chip” screen will appear . T o enab[...]

110 How to Set up Restrictions using the “TV Parental Guidelines” First, set up 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 MP AA rating. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”[...]

111 5 At this point, one of the TV -Ratings is selected. Press the ENTER button. Depending on your existing setup, a symbol will be selected. (Blank = Unblocked, = Blocked) While “ ” is selected, press the ENTER button to block or unblock the categor y . To select a different TV -Rating, press the ▲ or ▼ button and then repeat the process. [...]

112 How to Set up Restrictions using the MP AA Ratings: G, PG, PG-13, R, NC-17, X, NR The MP AA rating system uses the Motion Picture Association of America (MP AA) 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 MP AA or TV -[...]

113 How to Reset the TV after the V -Chip Blocks a Channel (“Emergency Escape”) If the TV is tuned to a restricted channel, the V -Chip will block it. The screen will go blank and the following message will appear: 1 Enter your PIN number . To resume normal viewing, tune to a different channel using CH or CH button. Under certain conditions (de[...]

114 Electr onic Pr ogram Guide Y our TV has an “Electronic Program Guide” to help you navigate through all the possible viewing options. The EPG supplies information, such as program lists, star t and end times of all available channels. In addition, detailed information about the program is often available in the EPG. (The availability and the[...]

115 Using the Electronic Program Guide 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Guide”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Default Guide”, then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Mini Guide” or “Full Guide”, then press the ENTER button. • Mini [...]

116 Viewing Information about a Single Channel 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Guide”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ENTER button to select “Mini Guide”. Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to view information about one channel by time. Y ou can switch between Full Guide mode and Mini Guide mode by pressi[...]

Viewing Information about Channels Displays the program time and content for all channels. This function is available only when the program is digital. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Guide”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Full Guide”, then press the ENTER button. 3 Pres[...]

118 Reminder List Viewing the Reminder List If you have made a scheduled viewing list of programs you would like to see, the channel will be automatically switched to the scheduled program at the scheduled time even if you are watching another program. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Guide”, then press the ENTER [...]

To view the Reminder List 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Guide”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Reminder List”, then press the ENTER button. To remove the scheduled programs 1 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select a program to be removed, then press the ENTER button. To[...]

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PLASMA DISPLA Y P ANEL Appendix Tr oubleshooting ..........................................................................122 Care and Maintenance ..............................................................123 Specifications ............................................................................124[...]

122 Tr oubleshooting Problem Poor picture. No picture or sound. Poor sound quality . Y our remote control does not operate the PDP . The PDP won’t turn on. There is no screen image. The image is too light or too dark. The image is too large or too small. Digital broadcasting screen problem. Before you call a ser vice technician, please scan this [...]

123 W ith proper care, your PDP will give you many years of service. Please follow these guidelines to get the maximum perfor mance from your PDP . Identifying Problems • Do not put the PDP near extremely hot, cold, humid or dusty places. • Do not put the PDP near appliances that create magnetic fields. • Keep the ventilation openings clear .[...]

124 Specifications Exterior design and product specifications are subject to change without prior notice to improve the perfor mance of this product. HP-P5581 1425 (W) x 114 (D) x 825.4 (H) mm / 56.10 (W) X 4.49 (D) X 32.50 (H) inches (Without Stand) 1425 (W) x 490 (D) x 921 (H) mm / 56.10 (W) X 19.29 (D) X 36.26 (H) inches (With Stand) 59.2 Kg / 1[...]

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