Samsung SP-R4212 Plasma Television User Manual

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Connecting Cable TV
You can connect different cable systems to your TV, 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 TV.
Use an antenna cable. (Sold Separately) 
Cable with a Cable Box that Descrambles All Channels
1
Find the cable connected to the ANTENNA OUT 
terminal on your Cable box. This terminal might be 
labeled “ANT OUT”, “VHF OUT” or simply “OUT”....

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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 Splitter. This terminal might 
be labeled “ANT IN”, “VHF IN” or  
simply, “IN”. Connect this cable to a 
two-way splitter.
2
Connect a coaxial cable between an
OUT terminal of...

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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/AUDIO input jacks on the 
TV and VIDEO or S-VIDEO/AUDIO 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 jacks.
Videotape Playback:
1. Turn on your TV.
2. Press the SOURCE button to select “AV” or “S-Video”.
3. Turn on your VCR, insert a videotape and press the Play button.
How...

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Connecting a Camcorder
TV Rear Panel
S-Video cable Audio cable
Video cable Camcorder
Connect a Video/Audio cable between the VIDEO or S-VIDEO/AUDIO input jacks on the TV 
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 Tapes
1. Turn on your TV.
2. Press the SOURCE button to select “AV” or “S-Video”.
3. Turn on your camcorder and set it to video mode....

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Connecting a DVD Player (480i, 480p)
Playing DVD
Connect the Y, PB, PR(COMPONENT1, 2) input jacks on the TV to the Y, PB, PRoutput jacks 
on the DVD player using a component cable. 
Connect the AUDIO L/R (COMPONENT1, 2) input jacks on the TV to the AUDIO output 
jacks on the DVD player using a audio cable.
Note 
•Please be sure to match the color coded input terminals and cable jacks.
To Play DVD:
1. Turn on your TV.
2. Press the SOURCE button to select “Component 1” or “Component 2”.
3. Turn on your...

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Connecting a DTV Receiver (480p, 720p, 1080i)
This TV displays the optimum picture in 720p mode.
Watching DTV
Connect the cable or antenna to the antenna input jack on the DTV.
Connect the Y, P
B, PR(COMPONENT1, 2) or HDMI input jack on the TV to the Y, PB, PRor 
DVI output jacks on the DTV receiver using a component or HDMI/DVI cable.
Connect the AUDIO L/R (COMPONENT1, 2 or DVI AUDIO IN) input jacks on the TV with 
the AUDIO output jacks on the DTV receiver using an audio cable.
Note
•Please be sure...

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Connecting to HDMI (High Definition 
Multimedia Interface) (480p, 720p, 1080i)
Watching DTV
Connect the cable or antenna to the antenna input jack on the DTV.
Connect the HDMI input jack on the TV with the HDMI output jack on the DTV Set-Top Box 
using an HDMI cable.
Note
•Please make sure the HDMI source’s power is on before selecting HDMI from the “Source List”
on the TV.
To Watch DTV:
1. Turn on your TV.
2. Turn on your DTV receiver.
• For an explanation of HDMI video, see your DTV receiver owner’s...

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Connecting a Digital TV Set-Top Box
(480p, 720p, 1080i)
By inputting a high-bandwidth digital content protection High-Definition picture source
to the HDMI input jack on the TV, High-Definition pictures can be displayed on the
screen in their digital form.
Connecting to HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface)/DVI Compatible
TV Rear Panel
Connect the DVI AUDIO (L, R) input jacks on the TV with the AUDIO output jacks on the 
Set-Top Box using an audio cable.
Note
•Use analog stereo audio inputs when...

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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 information, see your
audio system owner’s manual.
If your audio system has a coaxial digital audio input, connect to the “COAXIAL” output jack 
on the TV.
If your audio system has a optical digital audio input, connect to the “OPTICAL“ output jack 
on the TV.
Be certain to remove the black cover from the optical output before...

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Connecting to an Analog Amplifier
TV Rear Panel
The “AUDIO OUT (AUDIO L/R)” terminals cannot be used for external speakers. 
You must hook them up to an amplifier.
When an audio amplifier is connected to the “AUDIO OUT (AUDIO L/R)” terminals: 
Decrease the gain (volume) of the audio amplifier, turn the TV’s internal mute on and adjust
the volume level with the volume control of the amplifier.
How to Connect
1
Analog AmplifierAudio cable
Power cord
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