Samsung SP-R4212 Plasma Television User Manual

Owner’s Instructions
SP-R4212
This device is a Class B digital apparatus.
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Important Warranty Information
Regarding Television Format Viewing
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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 images on screen, such as
the dark side-bars on nonexpanded...

User Instructions 
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”. To avoid such image retention, refer to page 49 of this manual to reduce the 
degree of brightness and contrast of the screen when displaying a still image.
Altitude
The PDP will not operate normally at altitudes above 6500 ft.
Heat on the top of the PDP TV
The...

Table of Contents
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General Information
Your New Plasma Display Panel......................8
Remote Control Buttons ................................11
Wall Installation Instructions ..........................13
How to assemble the Stand-Base ..................17
Connections
Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas ..............20
Connecting Cable TV ..................................21
Connecting a VCR ......................................23
Connecting a Camcorder ............................24
Connecting a DVD...

Connecting a PC and Operation
Connecting a PC ........................................86
Changing the Position of the Image ..............90
Picture Quality Adjustment ............................91
Image Reset ................................................94
Time Setting
Setting the Clock ........................................96
Setting the On/Off Timer..............................98
Setting the Sleep Timer ................................99
Function Description
Selecting a Menu Language...

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PLASMA DISPLAY PANEL
General Information
Your New Plasma Display Panel ......................................................8
Remote Control Buttons ................................................................11
Wall Installation Instructions ..........................................................13
How to assemble the Stand-Base....................................................17
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Your New Plasma Display Panel
Front Panel
ŒSOURCE button
Press to display all of the available video 
sources (TV, AV, S-Video, Component1, 
Component2, PC, and HDMI).
´MENU button
Displays the main on-screen menu.
ˇVOL +, -buttons
Press to increase or decrease the volume. 
Also used to select or adjust items on the 
on-screen menu.  
¨CH( , ) buttons
Press CH or CH to change channels. 
Also used to move up or down in the on-screen 
menu.
ˆ(Enter) button
Press to confirm a selection. 
ØPower button...

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Checking Accessories
Power Cord 
(3903-000144)Anynet Cable 
(BN39-00518A)Owner’s InstructionsRemote Control (BN59-00462A) /
AAA Batteries
The following parts are sold separately and are available at most electronics stores.Once you have unpacked your TV, check to make sure that you have all the parts shown here.
If any piece is missing or broken, call your dealer. 
Antenna Cable 
Component Cables (RCA)HDMI/DVI cable S-VIDEO Cable
HDMI Cable
PC CablePC Audio CableOptical CableCoaxial Cable...

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Rear Panel
ŒPOWER IN
Connect the supplied power cord.
´SERVICE ONLY
Connector for service only.
ˇHDMI/DVI IN
Connect to the HDMI jack of a device with
HDMI output.
These inputs can also be used as a DVI
connection with separate analog audio inputs.
An optional HDMI/DVI cable will be
necessary to make this connection.
When using the optional HDMI/DVI adapter,
the DVI analog audio inputs on your TV allow
you to receive left and right audio from your
DVI device. (Not compatible with PC)
¨DVI AUDIO IN...