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Figures and illustrations in this User Manual are provided for reference only and may differ from actual product appearance. |
Product design and specifications may be changed without notice. J
_ See the warranty card for more information oil warranty terms.
Wide screenformat PDP Displays (16:9, the aspect ratio of the screen width to height) areprimarily designed to view wide screen format full-motionvideo.
The images displayed on them should primarily be in the wide screen 16:9 ratio format, or expanded to fi[[the screen if your model offersthis feature and
the images are constantly moving. Displayingstationary graphics and images on screen, such as the dark side bars on non-expanded standard format
televisionvideo and programming, should be limited to nomore than 5% of the total televisionviewing per week.
Additionally, viewingother stationary images andtext such as stock market reports, video game displays, station [ogos,web sitesor computer graphics
and patterns, should be limited as described above for a[[televisions. Displayingstationary imagesthat exceed the above guidelinescan cause uneven
aging ofPDP Displays that leave subtle, but permanentburneddn ghost images in the PDP picture. Toavoid this,vary the programming and images, and
primarily display fuji screen moving images, not stationary patterns or dark bars.
On PDP models that offer picturesizing features, use these controls toview different formats as a full screen picture.
Be careful in the selection and duration of televisionformats you use for viewing. Uneven PDPaging as a result of format selection and use, as well as
burned in images, are not covered byyour Samsung limitedwarranty.
• SAMSUNG ELECTRONICSNORTH AMERICAN LIMITEDWARRANTYSTATEMENT
Subject to the requirements, conditions, exclusionsand limitationsof the original Limited Warranty supplied with Samsung Electronics (SAMSUNG)
products, and the requirements, conditions, exclusionsand [imitationscontained herein,SAMSUNG will additionally provideWarranty Repair Service
in the United States on SAMSUNG products purchased in Canada, and in Canada on SAMSUNG products purchased in the United States, for the
warranty period originallyspecified, andto the Original Purchaseronly.
The above described warranty repairs must be performed by a SAMSUNG Authorized Service(}enter. Along with this Statement, the Original Limited
Warranty Statement and a dated BillofSale as Proof of Purchase must be presented to the ServiceCenter. Transportation to and from the Service
Center is the responsibilityof the purchaser. Conditions covered are limitedonly to manufacturing defects in materialor workmanship, and onlythose
eneeuntered in normal use of the product.
Excluded, but not limitedto, are any originally specified provisionsfor, in-home or on-site services, minimum or maximum repairtimes, exchanges or
replacements, accessories, options, upgrades, or consumables.
For the location ofa SAMSUNG Authorized ServiceCenter, pleasecalltoil-free:
- Inthe United States : 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864)
- InCanada : 1-800-SAMSUNG
• Screen image retention
Do not display a stillimage (such as on a video game)on the plasma display pane[for more thanseveral minutes as itcan cause screenimage
retention, This image retention isalso known as 'screen burn', To avoid such image retention, referto page 15 ofthis manual to reduce the degree of
brightness and contrast of the screen when displaying a stillimage.
• Heat on the top of the P[asma'rV
The top sideof the product may be hot after [0% periodsof useas heat dissipatesfrom the panelthrough the vent hole in the upper part of the
product.
This is normal and does not indicate any defect or operation failure ofthe product.
However, children should be prevented from touching the upper part ofthe product.
• The product is making a 'cracking' noise.
A 'cracking' noise may occur when the product contracts or expands dueto achange in the surrounding environment such as temperature or
humidity. This is normal and not a defect ofthe unit.
• Cell Defects
The PDP usesa panel consisting of 2,360,000(HDdevel) to 6,221,000(FHDdevel) pixelswhich require sophisticated technology to produce. However,
there may bea few bright or dark pixels on the screen. These pixels will haveno impact on the performance of the product.
• Avoid operating the rv at temperatures below 41°F (5°0)
• A still image displayed too long may cause permanent damage to the PDP Panel.
Watching the PlasmaTV in 4:3 format for a long period oftime may [eevetraces of borders displayed on the [eft,right and center
of the screen caused by the difference of lightemission on the screen. Playing a DVD or a game console may cause similar effects
to the screen.
Damages caused by the above effect are not covered by the Warranty.
• After-images on the Screen.
Displaying still images from Video games and PC forlonger than a certain period oftime may produce partialafterdmages.
Toprevent this effect, reduce the 'brightness' and 'contrast' when displayingstill images for a long time.
• Warranty
Warranty does not cover any damage caused by image retention.
Burndn is not covered W the warranty.
• Caution The glass screen of your PDPTV can breakif you accidently drop the T_ Handle the TV with care.
Wtlen moving the TV,always have two or more people pick it up and carry it as a safety precaution. Do not lay tile TV fiaton its face
or back.
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(Your)Samsung PlasmaTV is a high qualitytelevisionthat has been carefullypackaged to protect the integrityof its glasspaneland component parts
during shipment. It is, nonetheless,a fragile piece of electronics that requires carefulhandling. Refrain from putting undue stress on any part of the
packaging when shipping or unpacking the T_ Use care when installingthe T_ Avoid placing the TV ina location where it maybe struck, exposed to
sharp impacts, or fail. Panelbreakage caused by a fall or impact strike is not covered under the manufacturer's warranty.
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