Samsung Plasma SPN4235 Specifications

							BN68-00487A-00
Owner’s Instructions
SPN4235
SERVICE DIVISION
400 Valley Road, Suite 201
Mount Arlington, NJ 07856
TEL : 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864) www.samsungusa.com 
						

							Thank you for choosing Samsung! Your new Samsung product represents the latest in television 
technology. We designed it with easy-to-use on-screen menus and closed captioning capabilities, 
making it one of the best products in its class.  We are proud to offer you a product that will provide
convenient, dependable service and enjoyment for years to come.Important Safety InformationAlways be careful when using your PDP. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, and other injuries,
keep these safety precautions in mind when installing, using, and 
maintaining your machine.
• Read all safety and operating instructions before operating your PDP.
• Keep the safety and operating instructions for future reference.
• Heed all warnings on the PDP and in the operating instructions.
• Follow all operating and use instructions.
• Unplug the PDP from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use a damp cloth; do not use liquid or aerosol
cleaners.
• Never add any attachments and/or equipment without approval of the manufacturer. Such additions
can increase the risk of fire, electric shock, or other personal injury.
• Do not use the PDP where contact with or immersion in water is a possibility, such as near bath tubs,
sinks, washing machines, swimming pools, etc.
• Do not place the PDP on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket,
table, or floor where it can fall. A falling PDP can cause serious injury
to a child or adult, and serious damage to the appliance. Use only
with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the man-
ufacturer or sold with the PDP.  Follow the manufacturers instructions
when mounting the unit, and use a mounting accessory recommended
by the manufacturer. Move the PDP and cart with care. Quick stops,
excessive force, and uneven surfaces can make the unit and cart
unsteady and likely to overturn.
• Provide ventilation for the PDP. The unit is designed with slots in the cabinet for ventilation to protect it
from overheating. Do not block these openings with any object, and do not place the PDP on a bed,
sofa, rug, or other similar surface. Do not place it near a radiator or heat register. If you place the
PDP on a rack or bookcase, ensure that there is adequate ventilation and that youve followed the
manufacturers instructions for mounting.
• Operate your PDP only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not
sure of the type of power supplied to your home, consult your appliance dealer or local power com-
pany.
• Use only a grounded or polarized outlet. For your safety, this PDP is equipped with a polarized alter-
nating current line plug having one blade wider than the other. This plug will fit into the power outlet
only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If
the plug still does not fit, contact your electrician to replace your outlet. 
Warning! Important Safety Instructions
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CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).  NO USER
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
This symbol indicates high voltage is present inside. It is dangerous to make any kind of contact
with any inside part of this product.
This symbol alerts you that important literature concerning operation and maintenance has been
included with this product.
Note to CATV system installer:This reminder is provided to call CATV system installers attention to Arti-
cle 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of Canadian Electrical Code, Part I), that provides
guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the
grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
Caution:FCC/CSA regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may
void the users authority to operate it.
Caution:To prevent electric shock, match the wide blade of plug to the wide slot, and fully insert the plug.
Attention:pour eviter les chocs electriques, introduire la lame le plus large de la fiche dans la borne corre-
spondante de la prise et pousser jusquau fond.
Important:One Federal Court has held that unauthorized recording of copyrighted TV programs is an
infringement of U.S. copyright laws.
Certain Canadian programs may also be copyrighted and any unauthorized recording in whole or in part
may be in violation of these rights. TO PREVENT DAMAGE WHICH MAY RESULT IN FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Thank You for Choosing Samsung 
						

							User Instructions
The Federal Communications Commission Radio
Frequency Interference Statement includes the fol-
lowing warning:
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a resi-
dential installation. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no guar-
antee that interference will not occur in a particu-
lar installation .
If this equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television receptions, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the inter-
ference by one or more of the following mea-
sures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a cir-
cuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
User Information
Changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
If necessary, consult your dealer or an experi-
enced radio/television technician for additional
suggestions. You may find the booklet called How
to Identify and Resolve Radio/TV Interference
Problems helpful. This booklet was prepared by
the Federal Communications Commission. It is
available from the U.S. Government Printing
Office, Washington, DC 20402, Stock Number
004-000-00345-4 .
The party responsible for product compliance:
SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD
America QA Lab of Samsung
3351 Michelson Drive,
Suite #290, Irvine, CA92612 USAWarning
User must use shielded signal interface cables to
maintain FCC compliance for the product.
Provided with this monitor is a detachable power
supply cord with IEC320 style terminations. 
It may be suitable for connection to any UL Listed
personal computer with similar configuration.
Before making the connection, make sure the volt-
age rating of the computer convenience outlet is
the same as the monitor and that the ampere rat-
ing of the computer convenience outlet is equal to
or exceeds the monitor voltage rating.
For 120 Volt applications, use only UL Listed
detachable power cord with NEMA configuration
5-15P type (parallel blades) plug cap. For 240
Volt applications use only UL Listed Detachable
power supply cord with NEMA configuration
6015P type (tandem blades) plug cap.
IC Compliance Notice
This Class B digital apparatus meets all require-
ments of the Canadian Interference-Causing
Equipment Regulations of ICES-003.
Cet appareil Numérique de classe B respecte
toutes les exigences du Règlemont NMB-03 sur les
équipements produisant des interférences au
Canada.
Notice de Conformité IC
Cet appareil numérique de classe B respecte
toutes les exigences du Règlement ICES-003 sur
les équipements produisant des interférences au
Canada.
VCCI
This is a Class B product based on the standard
of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference
by Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If
this is used near a radio or television receiver in a
domestic environment, it may cause radio interfer-
ence. Install and use the equipment according to
the instruction manual.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003. 
Cet appareil num?ique de la classe B est con-
forme ?la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
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• Protect the power cord. Power supply cords should be routed so that they won’t be walked on or pinched
by objects placed on or against them. Pay particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience recepta-
cles, and the point where they exit from the unit.
• Unplug the PDP from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system during a lightning storm
or when left unattended and unused for long periods of time. This will prevent damage to the unit due to
lightning and power-line surges.
• Avoid overhead power lines. An outside antenna system should not be placed in the vicinity of overhead
power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits.
When installing an outside antenna system, be extremely careful to keep from touching the power lines
or circuits. Contact with such lines can be fatal.
• Do not overload the wall outlet or extension cords. Overloading can result in fire or electric shock.
• Do not insert anything through the openings in the unit, where they can touch dangerous voltage points
or damage parts. Never spill liquid of any kind on the PDP.
• Ground outdoor antennas. If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the PDP, be sure the
antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-
up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No.70-1984, provides infor-
mation about proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an
antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to
grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.
• Do not attempt to service the PDP yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Unplug the
unit from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
- when the power-supply cord or plug is damaged
- if liquid has been spilled on the unit or if objects have fallen into the unit
- if the PDP has been exposed to rain or water
- if the PDP does not operate normally by following the operating instructions
- if the PDP has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged
- when the PDP exhibits a distinct change in performance
• If you make adjustments yourself, adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instruc-
tions. Adjusting other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified
technician to restore the PDP to normal.
• When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician uses replacement parts specified by
the manufacturer or those that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitu-
tions may result in additional damage to the unit.
• Upon completion of any service or repairs to this PDP, ask the service technician to perform safety checks
to determine that the PDP is in a safe operating condition.
• The PDP can properly operate in a temperature range of 32~104°F(0~40°C) and 80% humidity. 
Do not use in a hot and humid place.
• Before moving the PDP equipped with speakers, separate the speakers from the PDP. If you move the PDP
with the speakers attached, it may result in damage or injury.
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FCC InformationThis device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause 
unesired operation.
This television receiver provides display of television closed captioning in accordance with
§15.119 of the FCC rules. 
						

							General InformationYour New Plasma Display Panel ....................10
Remote Control Buttons ................................12
Wall Installation Instructions ..........................14ConnectionsConnecting VHF and UHF Antennas ..............20
Connecting Cable TV ..................................21
Connecting Speakers  ..................................23
Connecting a VCR ......................................24
Connecting a Camcorder ............................25
Connecting a DVD Player ............................26
Connecting a DTV Receiver ..........................27OperationTurning the PDP On and Off  ........................30
Memorizing the Channels ............................32
Setting Up Your Remote Control  ....................37Picture ControlCustomizing the Picture  ..............................40
Using Automatic Picture Settings  ..................41
Selecting the Color Tone ..............................42
DNIe (Digital Natural Image engine)  ............43
Viewing the Picture-in-Picture ........................44
Changing the Screen Size  ..........................50
Freezing the Picture  ...................................51Sound ControlCustomizing the Sound ................................54
Using Automatic Sound Settings  ...................55Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS)Soundtrack
......56
Using the Auto Volume  ................................57
Using Dolby Virtual ......................................58
Using a Subwoofer ......................................59
Channel ControlFine Tuning Channels ..................................62
LNA (Low Noise Amplifier) ..........................63Connecting a PC and OperationConnecting to a PC  ....................................66
Adjusting the PC Screen ..............................70
Changing the Position of the Image................71
Changing the Size of the Image  ..................72
Information ................................................73
Picture Quality Adjustment  ..........................74Time SettingSetting the Clock  ........................................78
Setting the Sleep Timer ................................79
Setting the Timers ........................................80Setting the Preferred Channel and Volume Level
....82
Function DescriptionSelecting a Menu Language  ........................84
Viewing Closed Captions ............................85
Digital Noise Reduction  ..............................86
Setting Auto Power Off ................................87
Using the V-Chip..........................................88
Selecting the Film Mode ..............................94AppendixTroubleshooting ..........................................96
Care and Maintenance ................................97
Specifications ..............................................98
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Important Warranty Information
Regarding Television Format Viewing
User Instructions 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 con-
stantly moving. Displaying stationary graphics and images on screen, such as the dark side-bars on non-
expanded standard format television video and programming, should be limited to no more than 5% of the
total television viewing per week.
Additionally,viewing other stationary images and text such as stock market reports, video game
displays,station logos,web sites or computer graphics and patterns,should be limited as described above
for all televisions. Displaying stationary images that exceed the above guidelines can
cause uneven aging of PDP Displays that leave subtle,but permanent burned-in 
ghost images in the PDP picture.To avoid this,vary the programming and images, 
and primarily display full screen moving images,not stationary patterns or dark bars.
On PDP models that offer picture sizing features,use these controls to view different formats as a full screen
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.
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Table of Contents
Screen Image retentionDo 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 40 of this manual to reduce the
degree of brightness and contrast of this screen when displaying a still image.Cell DefectThe plasma display panel consists of fine cells. Although the panels are produced with more than 99.9 
percent active cells, there may be some cells that do not produce light or remain lit.AltitudeThe PDP will not operate normally at altitudes above 6500 ft. 
						

							PLASMA DISPLAY PANEL
General Information
Your New Plasma Display Panel ....................................................10
Remote Control Buttons ................................................................12
Wall Installation Instructions ..........................................................14 
						

							Front Panel
11
Your New Plasma Display Panel
10
Rear PanelŒService jackFor service only.´DVI Input jacks Receives the digital video/audio signals 
from a set top box or PC.ˇPC(RGB) Input jacks(15pin)Connect to the video/audio output jacks 
on your PC.¨S-Video Input jacksConnect S-Video/audio signals from  external
sources such VCRs or DVD players.ˆVideo Input jacksConnect video/audio signals from external
sources such VCRs or DVD players.
ØComponent Video/Audio Input jacks
(Y/P
b/Pr/Audio L/Audio R)
Connect to the audio and component output
jacks of a DVD player or Set-Top Box.∏External Speaker Out jacksConnect external speakers.”Antenna jackConnect to antenna.’Sub-woofer speaker output jackConnect to the Sub-woofer speaker jack.˝Power Input jackConnect the supplied power cord.
Remote Control 
Signal Receiver Aim the remote 
control towards 
this spot on the PDP.
Power Indicator Power Off : LED Red
Power On (Timer On) : LED Green
Power On (Timer Off) : LED Off
Checking Accessories
Speakers(optional)
SOURCE buttonPress to display all of the available video sources
(ie., Video, S-Video, Component1, Component2, PC ).MENU buttonDisplays the main on-screen menu.VOL(+,-) buttonPress to increase or decrease the volume. Also used
to select or adjust items on the on-screen menu.  CH(,) buttonPress CH or CHto change Channels. Also used to move up or down in the On-screen menu.POWER buttonPress to turn the PDP on and off.Remote Control/AAA Batteries 
Antenna Cable Speaker Cables
Power Cord Owner’s Instructions
Ferrite Cores; 3EA
Once you have unpacked your PDP, check to make sure that you have all the parts shown here.
If any piece is missing or broken, call your dealer.  
						

							¸SURROUND buttonPress the hear the Dolby surround effect.˛MTS buttonPress to choose stereo, mono or Separate Audio Pro-
gram (SAP broadcast).◊AUTO PROG. buttonThe TV automatically cycles through all of the avail-
able channels and stores them in memory. ±ADD/DEL buttonPress to add or delete channels in the TV’s memory.≠DNIe buttonActivates DNIe (Digital Natural Image engine).–CAPTION buttonControls the caption decoder.—SET buttonUsed during set up of this Samsung remote control, 
so that it will work compatibly with other devices
(VCR, cable box, DVD) ÷PIP control buttonsSWAP : Exchanges the video signal that is currently 
displayed on the main screen with the 
signal in the PIP window.
SIZE : Press to make the PIP window Large, Small 
or Double.    
CH
,
: Displays the available channels in 
sequence. (These buttons change channels 
in the PIP window only).
®VCR, DVD control buttonsControls VCR tape or DVD disc functions: Stop,
Rewind, Play/Pause, Fast Forward.∑RESET button If your remote control is not functioning properly, take
out the batteries and press the reset button for about
2~3 seconds.  Re-insert the batteries and try using the
remote control again. 
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Remote Control Buttons
ŒPOWER buttonTurns the PDP on and off.´ASPECT buttonPress to change the screen size.ˇNumber buttons
¨+100 buttonPress to select channels over 100. For example, to select
channel 121, press “+100”, then press “2” and “1.”ˆMUTE buttonPress to mute the PDP sound.ØVOL (Volume) buttonsUse it to adjust volume.∏SLEEP buttonPress to select a preset time interval for automatic shutoff.”MENU buttonDisplays the main on-screen menu.’ENTER buttonConfirms a selection. ˝PIP buttonActivates picture in picture.ÔSTILL buttonPress to pause the current screen.LED DisplayWhen you press a button, ‘ ‘ appears along with 
selected mode (TV, VCR, CATV, DVD or STB) and 
remaining batteries on LED.ÒP.MODE buttonAdjust the PDP picture by selecting one of the preset 
factory settings (or select your personal, customized 
picture settings.)ÚMODE buttonSelects a target device to be controlled by the Samsung
remote control (ie., VCR, Cable, DVD players or STB).
If you change modes, the new mode is momentarily 
displayed on LED.ÆPRE-CH buttonTunes to the previous channel.ıTV/VIDEO buttonPress to display all of the available video sources (ie., Video, S-Video, Component1, Component2, PC, DVI).˜CH (Channel) buttonsUse it to switch channels.¯INFO buttonPress to display information on the PDP screen.˘EXIT button Press to exit the menu.¿Up/Down Left/Right buttonsControl the cursor in the menu.
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Remote Control
Installing the Batteries in Your Remote Control
1
Slide the back cover
to open the battery
compartment of the
remote control.
3
Slide the cover back into
place.
2
Install two AAA size batter-
ies. Make sure to match the
“+” and “-” ends of the bat-
teries with the diagram
inside the compartment.
Remote Control Operation Range.You can use your remote control within a distance of 23 feet and an angle of 30 degrees
from the left and right sides of the PDP’s remote control receiver. 
						

							1 
Remove the screws on the rear of the PDP panel.
2 
Connect Insulation holders to screws. (see the illustration below)
3 
Tighten the screws connected to the Insulation holders on the rear of the PDP panel.
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Wall Installation Instructions
1 
Do not install the PDP in any location other than a vertical wall.
2 
To protect the performance of the PDP and prevent problems, avoid the following
places.
• Do not install next to smoke and fire detectors.
• Do not install in an area subjected to vibration.
• Do not install in an area subjected to high voltage.
• Do not install near or around any heating apparatus.
3 
Use only recommended parts and components.
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Screws ; 4 EA Insulation holders ; 4 EA
Installation NotesParts 
(Wall attachment panel is  sold separately. Check with your dealer)
Fixing the PDP panel to the wall attachment panel bracket
Removing four screwsConnecting four screws
Wall attachment panel 
						

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4
Put the 4 pegs on the PDP in the grooves of the wall mount bracket and pull down on
the PDP (Œ) to secure it to the wall mount bracket. (´) Tighten the screws as shown 
(ˇ) so that the PDP cannot be separated from wall mount bracket. 
1. Contact an authorized technician when installing the wall attachment panel.
2. After hanging the PDP panel on the wall attachment panel, make sure that 
the Insulation holders are completely hung. 
3. Be careful so that fingers are not caught.
4. Make sure the wall attachment panel brackets are tightened.
Otherwise, the PDP panel may fall down and you might be hurt.
How to Adjust Mounting AngleNotice  Notice : Please secure the mounting bracket on the wall surface after setting its angle at 0°Factory defaultThe wall mount bracket is delivered separately.Please tighten the captive screw in the direction of
the arrow after assembling the bracket.
1
Secure the PDP to the wall mount 
bracket.(Please refer to the following 
instructions.)
2
Set the angle by pulling the upper end of 
the PDP attached to bracket in the direction 
of the arrow.
3
The angle can be adjusted from 0° to 20°
by ±2°.
Changeing the angle
PDP panel
Wall attachment
panel bracketWa l l 
						

							PLASMA DISPLAY PANEL
Connections
Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas ..............................................20
Connecting Cable TV ....................................................................21
Connecting Speakers.................................................................. ..23
Connecting a VCR ........................................................................24
Connecting a Camcorder ..............................................................25
Connecting a DVD Player ..............................................................26
Connecting a DTV Receiver ..........................................................27