Page 1: Lcd Display
SyncMaster 400DX-2, 400DXN-2, 460DX-2, 460DXN-2 LCD Display User Manual The color and the appearance may differ depending on the product, and the specifications are subject to change without prior notice to improve the performance.
Page 2: Safety Instructions
Safety Instructions Notational Note These safety instructions must be followed to ensure your safety and prevent property dam- age. Make sure to read the instructions carefully and use the product in the correct manner. Warning / Caution Failure to follow directions noted by this symbol could result in bodily harm or damage to the equipment.
Page 3: Installation
Ensure that the power plug is plugged into the power outlet firmly and correctly. • Do not forcefully bend or pull the power plug and do not place any heavy material on it. • Do not connect multiple appliances to the same power outlet. •...
Page 4 Keep heating appliances as far away from the power cord or the product as possible. • Do not install it in a badly ventilated location such as a bookcase or closet. • When putting the product down, make sure to put it down softly. •...
Page 5 When cleaning the product, make sure to disconnect the power cord. • When cleaning the product, disconnect the power cord and clean it with a soft, dry cloth. • Since the product housing is easily scratched, make sure to use the specified cloth only.
Page 6 Do not try to move the monitor by pulling only the wire or the signal cable. • Otherwise, it may fall and result in electric shock, damage to the product or fire due to damage to the cable. Do not lift or move the product back and forwards or right and left while only holding the power cord or signal cables.
Page 7 Take a rest for at least five (5) minutes after using the monitor for one (1) hour. This reduces eye fatigue. Do not install it in an unstable location such as an unstable rack or uneven surface or a location exposed to vibrations. •...
Page 8 • The customer can return used or rechargeable batteries to a nearby public recycling center or to a store selling the same type of the battery or rechargeable battery. Do not place the product in a location exposed to direct sunlight or near any heat such as a fire or heater.
Page 9: Checking The Contents Of The Package
Introduction Package Contents Note Please make sure the following items are included with your LCD Display. If any items are missing, contact your dealer. Contact a local dealer to buy optional items. Checking the Contents of the Package Remove the lock from the package box, as shown in the figure above. Lift up the package box by holding the grooves on both sides of the package...
Page 10 Manuals Quick Setup Guide (Not available in all loca- MagicInfo Software CD, MagicInfo Manual CD (Applicable to the DXN-2 model only) Cables Power Cord Others Remote Control Batteries (AAA X 2) (BP59-00138A) (Not available in all loca- Sold separately D-Sub Cable Warranty Card User's Guide tions)
Page 11 Sold separately Wall Mount KIT Semi Stand KIT Your LCD Display Front MENU button [MENU] Opens the on-screen menu and exits from the menu. Also use to exit the OSD menu or return to the previous menu. Navigate buttons (Up-Down buttons) Moves from one menu item to another vertically or adjusts selected menu values.
Page 12 [PC] → [DVI] → [AV] → [Component] → [HDMI] → [MagicInfo] Note • The BNC mode will not be activated on the DXN-2 model. • MagicInfo supports the DXN-2 model only. PIP button Push the PIP button to turn the PIP screen On / Off. More than one PIP cannot overlap on screen as BNC and the component use the same terminal.
Page 13 Note Applicable to the DX-2 model only. Applicable to the DXN-2 model only. POWER S/W ON [ │ ] / OFF [O] Switches the LCD Display On/Off. POWER The power cord plugs into the LCD Display and the wall outlet. RS232C OUT/IN (RS232C Serial PORT) MDC(Multiple Display Control) Program Port RGB IN (PC Connection Terminal (In-...
Page 14 DVI/RGB/HDMI AUDIO IN (PC/DVI/ HDMI Audio Connection Terminal (Input)) AV/COMPONENT AUDIO IN [L- AUDIO- Connect the port of the DVD, VCR (DVD / DTV Set-Top Box) to the [ L- AUDIO - R ] port of the LCD Display. DVI OUT •...
Page 15 BNC OUT [R, G, B, H, V] (BNC Terminal (Output)) BNC (Analog PC) Connection: connecting the R, G, B, H, V ports. The number of LCD Displays that can be connected to the loopout depends on the ca- bles, signal source, etc. With cables or signal source where there is no degradation, up to 10 LCD Displays can be connected (May not be supported depending on the connected...
Page 16: Remote Control
Note See Connecting Cables for further information regarding cable connections. Remote Control Note The performance of the remote control may be affected by a TV or other electronic device operating near the LCD Display , causing a malfunction due to interference with the frequen- Kensington Lock The Kensington Lock is a device used to physically fix the system when using it in a...
Page 17 POWER 3. Number Buttons 4. DEL / GUIDE but- 5. + VOL - SOURCE D.MENU 8. TOOLS POWER Number Buttons / GUIDE button + VOL - SOURCE D.MENU TOOLS Up-Down Left-Right buttons INFO COLOR BUTTONS TTX/MIX MTS/DUAL ENTER/PRE-CH MUTE CH/P MENU RETURN EXIT...
Page 18 9. Up-Down Left-Right but- tons INFO 11. COLOR BUTTONS TTX/MIX 13. MTS/DUAL ENTER/PRE-CH MUTE CH/P 17. TV MENU - This function does not work for this LCD Display. Moves from one menu item to another horizontally, vertically or adjusts selected menu values. Current picture information is displayed on the upper left corner of the screen.
Page 19 RETURN EXIT 21. MagicInfo Returns to the previous menu. Exits from the menu screen. MagicInfo Quick Launch Button.
Page 20: Connecting A Computer
Connections Connecting a Computer There are several ways to connect the computer to the monitor. Choose one from the following options. Using the D-sub (Analog) connector on the video card. • Connect the D-sub to the 15-pin, RGB port on the back of your LCD Display and the 15 pin D-sub Port on the computer.
Page 21 Using the DVI (Digital) connector on the video card. • Connect the DVI Cable to the DVI port on the back of your LCD Display and the DVI port on the computer. Using the HDMI (digital) output on the graphics card. •...
Page 22: Connecting To Other Devices
• Turn on both your computer and the LCD Display. • Contact a local SAMSUNG Electronics Service Center to buy optional items. Connecting to Other devices • AV input devices such as DVD players, VCRs or camcorders as well as your computer can be connected to the LCD Display.
Page 23: Connecting To A Camcorder
Connecting to a Camcorder Locate the AV output jacks on the camcorder. They are usually found on the side or back of the camcorder. Connect a set of audio cables between the AUDIO OUTPUT jacks on the camcorder and the AV/COMPONENT AUDIO IN [L-AUDIO-R] on the LCD Display . Connect a video cable between the VIDEO OUTPUT jack on the camcorder and the AV IN [VIDEO] on the LCD Display .
Page 24: Connecting Using A Dvi Cable
Select BNC for the Camcorder connection using the Source button on the front of the LCD Display or on the remote control. Note Applicable to the DX-2 model only. Connecting Using a DVI Cable Connect between the DVI OUT port on the LCD Display and the input port on another monitor using a DVI cable.
Page 25: Connecting Using A Dvi To Hdmi Cable
Select HDMI using the SOURCE button on the front of the LCD Display or on the remote control. Note In HDMI mode, only PCM format audio is supported. Connecting Using a DVI to HDMI Cable Connect the DVI output terminal of a digital output device to the HDMI IN terminal of the LCD Display using a DVI to HDMI cable.
Page 26 Connect a set of audio cables between the AV/COMPONENT AUDIO IN [L-AUDIO-R] on the LCD Display and the AUDIO OUT jacks on the DVD player. Connect a Component cable between the BNC/COMPONENT IN [R/Y, G/P on the LCD Display and the P Note •...
Page 27: Connecting To An Audio System
Connecting to an Audio System Connect a set of audio cables between the AUX L, R jacks on the AUDIO SYSTEM and AUDIO OUT on LCD Display. Connecting a LAN Cable Connect the LAN cable. (Applicable to the DXN-2 model only) Connecting a USB device You can connect USB devices such as a mouse or keyboard.
Page 28 Connections...
Page 29: Using The Software
Prepare a blank disk and download the driver program file at the Internet web site shown here. Internet web site : http://www.samsung.com/ Installing the Monitor Driver (Automatic) Insert CD into the CD-ROM drive. Click "Windows". Choose your monitor model in the model list, then click the "OK" button.
Page 30: Installing The Monitor Driver (Manual)
Note This monitor driver is certified by Microsoft, and installing it will not damage your system. The certified driver will be posted on Samsung Monitor homepage. http://www.samsung.com/ Installing the Monitor Driver (Manual) ® Microsoft Windows Vista™‚ Operating System Insert your Manual CD into your CD-ROM drive.
Page 31 This monitor driver is under certifying MS logo, and this installation will not damage your system. The certified driver will be posted on Samsung Monitor homepage. Click "Update Driver..." in the "Driver" tab. Check the "Browse my computer for driver software" checkbox and click "Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer".
Page 32 Select the model that matches your monitor from the list of monitor models on the screen, and click "Next". 10. Click "Close" → "Close" → "OK" → "OK" on the following screens displayed in sequence. ® ® Microsoft Windows XP Operating System...
Page 33 Insert CD into the CD-ROM drive. Click "Start" → "Control Panel", then click the "Appearance and Themes" icon. Click "Display" icon and choose the "Settings" tab then click "Advanced...". Click the "Properties" button on the "Monitor" tab and select "Driver" tab. Click "Update Driver..."...
Page 34 Then click "OK" button. Note This monitor driver is certified by Microsoft,, and this installation will not damage your system. The certified driver will be posted on Samsung Monitor homepage. http://www.samsung.com/ Click the "Close" button, then click the "OK" button continually.
Page 35 10. Monitor driver installation is completed. ® ® Microsoft Windows 2000 Operating System When you can see "Digital Signature Not Found" on your monitor, follow these steps. Choose "OK" button on the "Insert disk" window. Click the "Browse" button on the "File Needed" window. Choose A:(D:\Driver), then click the "Open"...
Page 36 Select the "Monitor" tab. Click the "Change" button in the "Monitor Type" area. Choose "Specify the location of the driver". Choose "Display a list of all the driver in a specific location...", then click "Next" button. Click the "Have Disk" button. Specify A:\(D:\driver), then click "OK"...
Page 37: Installation Problems
10. You have finished setting up your monitor. Execute X-Window after setting other re- quested hardware. MDC (Multi-Display Channel) Installation Insert the installation CD into the CD-ROM drive. Click the MDC installation file. Note If the popup window to install the software for the main screen is not displayed, proceed with the installation using the MDC executable file on the CD.
Page 38 Using the Software Using MDC...
Page 39: Main Screen
Therefore, a serial cable should be connected between the serial port on a PC and the serial port on a display. Main Screen Click Start > Program > Samsung > MDC System to start the program. Select a set to see the volume of the selected set within the slider.
Page 40: Port Selection
Main Icons Remocon Safety Lock Port Selection 1. Use the main icons to switch into each screen. 2. Allows you to enable or disable the remote control signal receiving function of the display unit. 3. Set the Safety Lock function. When setting the Lock function, you can only operate power and lock buttons on the remote control and set.
Page 41: Power Control
1. The Multiple Display Control is originally set to COM1. 2. If any port other than COM1 is used, COM1 through COM4 can be selected in the Port Selection Menu. 3. If the exact port name that is connected to the LCD Display using a serial cable is not selected, communication will be unavailable.
Page 42 Info Grid shows some basic information necessary to Power Control. (Power Status) 2) Input 3) Image Size 4) On Timer 5) Off Timer 2. Use the Select All button or Check Box to choose a display to control.
Page 43: Input Source
Power Control allows controlling some of the functions of the selected display. 1) Power On/Off - Turns the power of the selected display On/Off. 2) Volume - Controls the volume level of the selected display. It receives the volume value of the selected display from the sets and displays it in the slider. (When you cancel the selection or choose Select All, the value returns to the default value 10) (Mute On/Off) - Turns on/off the Mute function of the selected display.
Page 44 • PC Mode...
Page 45 Info Grid shows some basic information necessary to Input Source Control. - Changes the Input Source of the selected display to PC. - Changes the Input Source of the selected display to BNC. - Changes the Input Source of the selected display to DVI. - Changes the Input Source of the selected display to TV.
Page 46: Image Size
The Input Source Control feature is available only for the displays whose power status is ON. Image Size PC, BNC, DVI 1. Click Image Size of the main icons and the Image Size control screen appears. Info Grid shows some basic information necessary to Image Size Control. ( Power Status) - Shows the power status of the current display.
Page 47 Image Size TV, AV, S-Video, Component, DVI(HDCP), HDMI, DTV 1. Click Image Size of the main icons and the Image Size control screen appears. Info Grid shows some basic information necessary to Image Size Control. 1) Click the Video Source tab to adjust Image Size for TV, AV, S-Video, Component, DVI(HDCP), HDMI, DTV. Click Select All or use Check Box to select a display to control.
Page 48 1. Click Time of the main icons and the Time Control screen appears. Info Grid shows some basic information necessary to Time Control. 1) Current Time - Set the current time for the selected display (PC Time). - To change the current time, first change the PC Time. 2) On Time Setup - Set the Hour, Minute, AM/PM of On Time Setup, Status, Source, Volume of the selected display.
Page 49: Pip Size
PIP Size 1. Click PIP of the main icons and the PIP control screen appears. Click Select All or use Check Box to select a display to control. Info Grid shows some basic information necessary to PIP Size Control. 1) PIP Size - Shows the current PIP Size of the display in use.
Page 50: Pip Source
PIP Source 1. Click PIP of the main icons and the PIP control screen appears. Info Grid shows some basic information necessary to PIP Source Control. 1) PIP Source - PIP Source can be controlled with turning on the LCD Display power. 2) PC - Changes the source of the PIP of the selected display to PC.
Page 51 Settings Picture 1. Click Settings of the main icons and the Settings Control screen appears. Info Grid shows some basic information necessary to Settings Control. When each function is selected, the set value of the selected function is displayed in the slide.When selected, each function fetches the value for the set and displays it on the slide bar.
Page 52: Picture Pc
- Adjusts the Color Tone for the selected display. 8) Color Temp - Adjusts the Color Temp for the selected display. 9) Brightness Sensor - Adjusts the Brightness Sensor for the selected display. 10) Dynamic Contrast - Adjusts the Dynamic Contrast for the selected display. The Input source of MagicInfo works only on MagicInfo model.
Page 53 2) Contrast - Adjusts Contrast of the selected display. 3) Brightness - Adjusts Brightness for the selected display. 4) Red - Adjusts red Color of the selected display. - Available only for NT. 5) Green - Adjusts green Color of the selected display. - Available only for NT.
Page 54 Info Grid shows some basic information necessary to Settings Control. When each function is selected, the set value of the selected function is displayed in the slide. When selected, each function fetches the value for the set and displays it on the slide bar. When "Select All" is chosen, the default value is displayed. Changing a value in this screen will automatically change the mode to "CUSTOM."...
Page 55: Image Lock
Image Lock 1. Click Settings of the main icons and the Settings Control screen appears. Info Grid shows some basic information necessary to Settings Control. 1) Image Lock - Available only for PC, BNC. 2) Coarse - Adjusts Coarse of the selected display. 3) Fine - Adjusts Fine of the selected display.
Page 56 An "Info Grid" showing several basic data items appears. 1) Maintenance - Allows the Maintenance Control function for all input sources. 2) Auto Lamp Control - Automatically adjusts the backlight of the selected display at a specified time. The Manual Lamp Control automatically turns off if you adjust using the Auto Lamp Control. 3) Manual Lamp Control - Allows you to adjust the backlight of the selected display regardless of the time.
Page 57: Video Wall
1) Scroll - This function is used to remove the afterimages that occur when a still screen is displayed on the selected display for a long time. 2) Pixel Shift - This allows the screen to be moved finely at the specified time interval. 3) Safety Screen - The Safety Screen function is used to prevent afterimages from occurring when a still screen is displayed on the monitor for a long time.
Page 58 Select a display from Display Selection. The place will be set up by pressing a number in the selected mode. The MDC program supplied by Samsung supports up to 5x5 LCD Displayes. 3) On / Off - Turns on/off the Video Wall function of the selected display.
Page 59: Troubleshooting
You may not operate this function in MagicInfo. The Input source of TV works only on TV model. The Maintenance Control function is available only for the displays where the power status is ON. Troubleshooting 1. The display you wish to control does not appear on the Power Control Info Grid - Check the connection of RS232C.
Page 60 2. Selected one display: Fetches and displays the settings value for the selected display. 3. Selected one display (ID1) and add another display (ID3): The program, which was displaying the settings value of ID 1, fetches and displays the value of ID3. 4.
Page 61: Adjusting The Lcd Display
Adjusting the LCD Display Input Available Modes • PC / DVI / BNC • • Component • HDMI • MagicInfo Note • The BNC mode will not be activated on the DXN-2 model. • MagicInfo supports the DXN-2 model only. Source List MENU →...
Page 62 When external AV devices such as VCRs or DVDs are connected to the LCD Display , PIP allows you to watch video from those devices in a small window super-imposed on the PC Video signal. (Off/On) MENU → ENTER → Note •...
Page 63 Swap MENU → ENTER → Swaps the contents of the PIP and main image. The image in the PIP window will appear on the main screen, and the main screen image will appear in the PIP window. Size MENU → ENTER → →...
Page 64: Edit Name
→ → ENTER Adjusts the Transparency of PIP windows. • High • Medium • • Opaque Note • PIP turns off when the LCD Display is switched to an external source. • For PC and DVI, this is deactivated if the cable is disconnected. Edit Name MENU →...
Page 65: Available Modes
Picture [PC / DVI / BNC / MagicInfo Mode] Available Modes • PC / DVI / BNC • • Component • HDMI • MagicInfo Note • The BNC mode will not be activated on the DXN-2 model. • MagicInfo supports the DXN-2 model only. MagicBright MENU →...
Page 66 Although the values are carefully chosen by our engineers, the pre-configured values may not be comfortable to your eyes depending on your taste. If this is the case, adjust the brightness and contrast by using the OSD menu. Custom By using the on-screen menus, the contrast and brightness can be changed to your personal preference.
Page 67 → → ENTER The color tones can be changed. (Not available when Dynamic Contrast is set to On.) Cool Normal Warm Custom Note If you set the Color Tone to Cool, Normal, Warm, or Custom, the Color Temp. function is disabled.
Page 68 → , → ENTER Color Temp. MENU → → ENTER → → , → ENTER Color Temp. is a measure of the 'warmth' of the image colors. (Not available when Dynamic Contrast is set to On.) Note This function is only enabled if the Color Tone is set to Off. Image Lock Image Lock is used to fine-tune and get the best image by removing noise that creates un- stable images with jitters and shakiness.
Page 69 → → ENTER Adjusts the screen location horizontally and vertically. Auto Adjustment MENU → → ENTER → The values of Fine, Coarse, Position are adjusted automatically. By changing the resolution in the control panel, the auto function is performed. (Available in PC mode only) Signal Balance This is used to make up for the weak RGB signal transmitted by a long signal cable.
Page 70 MENU → → ENTER → → , → ENTER G-Gain MENU → → ENTER → → , → ENTER B-Gain MENU → → ENTER → → ENTER → → → , → ENTER R-Offset MENU → → ENTER → → ENTER → → →...
Page 71 → → ENTER The Size can be switched. 16:9 HDMI Black Level MENU → → ENTER → → → ENTER When watching with a DVD or set-top box connecting to the product via HDMI or DVI, image quality deterioration (black level, lower-quality contrast, lighter color tone, etc.) may occur depending on the connected external device.
Page 72 MENU → → ENTER → → ENTER→ → , → ENTER Adjusts the Contrast of the PIP window on the screen. Brightness MENU → → ENTER → → → ENTER → → , → ENTER Adjusts the Brightness of the PIP window on the screen. Sharpness MENU →...
Page 73 Note Enabled only when the PIP input is selected in AV, HDMI or Component mode. Operates only if the video signal is NTSC. Dynamic Contrast MENU → → ENTER → → → ENTER Dynamic Contrast automatically detects the distribution of the visual signal and adjusts to create an optimum contrast.
Page 74 Picture [ AV / HDMI / Component Mode] Available Modes • PC / DVI / BNC • • Component • HDMI • MagicInfo Note • The BNC mode will not be activated on the DXN-2 model. • MagicInfo supports the DXN-2 model only. Mode MENU →...
Page 75 (Not available when Dynamic Contrast is set to On.) Contrast MENU → → ENTER → → , → ENTER Adjusts the Contrast. Brightness MENU → → ENTER → → , → ENTER Adjusts the Brightness. Sharpness MENU → → ENTER → →...
Page 76: Color Temp
→ → ENTER The color tones can be changed. The individual Color components are also user adjustable. (Not available when Dynamic Contrast is set to On.) Cool2 Cool1 Normal Warm1 Warm2 Note If you set the Color Tone to Cool2, Cool1, Normal, Warm1, or Warm2, the Color Temp. func- tion is disabled.
Page 77 → → ENTER The Size can be switched. 16:9: Sets the picture to 16:9 wide mode. Zoom 1: Magnifies the size of the picture on the screen. Zoom 2: Magnifies the size of the picture more than Zoom 1. 4:3: Sets the picture to 4:3 normal mode. Screen Fit: Displays the input scenes as they are without any cutoff when HDMI 720p, 1080i, 1080p signals are input.
Page 78 → → ENTER When a DVD or set-top box is connected to your TV via HDMI or DVI, it may cause a deg- radation in the screen quality, such as an increase in the black level, a low contrast, or discoloration, etc., depending on the external device connected.
Page 79 Note • Available Modes: PIP ON Contrast MENU → → ENTER → → ENTER→ → , → ENTER Adjusts the Contrast of the PIP window on the screen. Brightness MENU → → ENTER → → → ENTER→ → , → ENTER Adjusts the Brightness of the PIP window on the screen.
Page 80 → , → ENTER Adds a natural tone to the PIP window. Note Enabled only when the PIP input is selected in AV, HDMI or Component mode. Operates only if the video signal is NTSC. Dynamic Contrast MENU → → ENTER → →...
Page 81 Brightness Sensor automatically detects distribution of the inputted visual signal and adjusts to create optimum brightness. Sound Available Modes • PC / DVI / BNC • • Component • HDMI • MagicInfo Note • The BNC mode will not be activated on the DXN-2 model. •...
Page 82 Custom Selects Custom if you want to adjust the settings according to your personal preferences. Custom The sound settings can be adjusted to suit your personal preferences. MENU → → → ENTER → Note • You can hear the sound even when sound value is set to 0. •...
Page 83 → → ENTER Reduces the difference in volume control between broadcasters. SRS TS XT MENU → → → ENTER → → → ENTER SRS TS XT is a patented SRS technology that solves the problem of playing 5.1 multichannel content over two speakers. TruSurround XT delivers a compelling, virtual surround sound experience through any two-speaker playback system, including internal television speakers.
Page 84 → → ENTER When you use the product with it connecting to a Home theater, turn the Internal speakers off so you can listen to sound from the Home theater's (external) speakers. Internal Sound is outputted both from the Internal speaker and the External speakers, but the volume control is only available from the Internal speaker.
Page 85 You can choose one of 13 languages. Note The language chosen affects only the language of the OSD. It has no effect on any software running on the computer. Time Selects from one of 4 time settings, Clock Set, Sleep Timer, On Timer, and Off Timer. MENU →...
Page 86 On Timer MENU → → → → → ENTER Turns the LCD Display on automatically at a preset time. Controls the mode and the volume level at the time the LCD Display turns on automatically. Off Timer MENU → → → → ENTER → →...
Page 87 Medium Opaque Safety Lock Change PIN MENU → → → → ENTER → → [0∼9] → [0∼9] → [0∼9] → [0∼9] The password can be changed. Note The preset password for the LCD Display is "0000". Lock On MENU → →...
Page 88 This feature adjusts the power consumption of the unit in order to save energy. Video Wall A Video Wall is a set of video screens connected together, so that each screen shows a part of the whole picture or where the same picture is repeated on each screen. When the Video Wall is on, you can adjust the Video Wall screen setting.
Page 89 Full Provides a full screen without any margins. Natural Displays a natural image with the original aspect ratio intact. Horizontal MENU → → → → ENTER → → → ENTER → → → ENTER Sets how many parts the screen should be divided horizontally. Five adjustment levels: 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5.
Page 90 The screen can be divided into several images. A number of screens can be selected with a different layout when dividing. • Select a mode in Screen Divider. • Select a display in Display Selection. • The selection will be set up by pressing a number in the selected mode. Safety Screen The Safety Screen function is used to prevent afterimages that may appear when a still picture is displayed on the screen over a long time.
Page 91 Sets how many pixels the screen moves horizontally. Five adjustment levels: 0, 1, 2, 3, and 4. Vertical MENU → → → → ENTER → → ENTER → Sets how many pixels the screen moves vertically. Five adjustment levels: 0, 1, 2, 3, and 4. Time MENU →...
Page 92 Mode MENU → → → → ENTER → → → ENTER → You can change the Safety Screen Type. Scroll Eraser Period MENU → → → → ENTER → → → ENTER → Use this function to set the execution period for each mode set in the timer. Time MENU →...
Page 93 • Mode-Bar, Eraser : 10~50 sec Scroll MENU → → → → ENTER → → → → ENTER → This function helps to remove after-images on the screen by moving all the pixels on the LCD according to a pattern. Use this function when there are remaining after-images or symbols on the screen, especially when you displayed a still image on the screen for a long time.
Page 94: Resolution Select
→ → ENTER Select the brightness of the grey for the screen background. Light Dark Resolution Select MENU → → → → ENTER → → → ENTER When the picture is not displayed properly on the screen when setting the graphics card resolution of the computer to 1024 x 768 @ 60Hz, 1280 x 768 @ 60Hz, 1360 x 768@ 60Hz or 1366 x 768 @ 60Hz, by using this function(Resolution Select), you can have the picture displayed on the screen in the specified resolution.
Page 95 Power On Adjustment MENU → → → → ENTER → → → ENTER Adjusts the Power On time for the screen. OSD Rotation MENU → → → → ENTER → ENTER → → → ENTER OSD Rotate Landscape Portrait Reset Reverts the product settings to factory defaults.
Page 96 → , → ENTER Note Available in PC mode only Note The Reset function is not available when Video Wall is On. Color Reset MENU → → → → ENTER → → → → ENTER → → , → ENTER Multi Control Available Modes •...
Page 97 → → [0~9] • ID Setup Assigns distinctive IDs to the SET. • ID Input Use to select the transmitter functions of the individual SET. Only a SET where the ID corresponds to the transmitter setting becomes activated. MagicInfo Available Modes •...
Page 98 • Press ESC to directly go to the MagicInfo Window screen. • To setup MagicInfo on a Windows screen, a keyboard and mouse are required. • To setup MagicInfo on a Windows screen, refer to the MagicInfo Server Help. It is highly recommended not to turn off the AC power during an operation. •...
Page 99 Adjusting the LCD Display In step 2 of MagicInfo Setup Wizard, you don’t have to go to Network Setting on the desktop to make your settings for TCP/IP. You just do that at step 2 of MagicInfo installation. 3. Select Language - step 3 When using multiple languages, you can choose and set a specific language among them.
Page 100 Adjusting the LCD Display You can select which rotation type will be applied to your device. 5. Setup Information Shows the settings that have been selected by the user. Note If the MagicInfo icon is not displayed on the notification area, double click the MagicInfo icon on the window desktop.
Page 101: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Self-Test Feature Check Note Check the following items yourself before calling for assistance. Contact a Service Center for problems that you cannot solve by yourself. Self-Test Feature Check Turn off both your computer and the LCD Display. Unplug the video cable from the back of the computer. Turn on the LCD Display.
Page 102: Symptoms And Recommended Actions
2) Maintaining the Flat Panel Display Screen. Clean with a soft cloth (cotton flannel). Symptoms and Recommended Actions Note A LCD Display recreates visual signals received from the computer. Therefore, if there is a problem with the computer or the video card, this can cause the LCD Display to become blank, have poor coloring, become noisy, etc.
Page 103: Problems Related To The Screen
Check if the signal cable between the computer and the LCD Display is securely con- nected. (Refer to Connecting a Computer) Problems related to the Screen Note Problems related to the LCD Display screen and their solutions are listed. The screen is blank and the power indicator is off. Ensure that the power cord is firmly connected and the LCD Display is on.
Page 104: Problems Related To Audio
The screen color is inconsistent. Adjust color using Custom under OSD Color Adjustment menu. The color image is distorted by dark shadows. Adjust color using Custom under OSD Color Adjustment menu. The color white is poor. Adjust color using Custom under OSD Color Adjustment menu. The Power Indicator blinks.
Page 105 Check if the batteries are empty. Check if the power is on. Check if the power cord is securely connected. Check if a special fluorescent or neon lamp is on in the vicinity. Q & A How can I change the frequency? The frequency can be changed by reconfiguring the video card.
Page 106 Troubleshooting Note Before calling for assistance, check the information in this section to see if you can remedy any problems yourself. If you do need assistance, please call the phone number on the In- formation section or contact your dealer.
Page 107: Specifications
Specifications General General Model Name LCD Panel Size SyncMaster 400DX-2, 400DXN-2 SyncMaster 460DX-2, 460DXN-2 Display area SyncMaster 400DX-2, 400DXN-2 SyncMaster 460DX-2, 460DXN-2 Pixel Pitch SyncMaster 400DX-2, 400DXN-2 SyncMaster 460DX-2, 460DXN-2 Synchronization Horizontal Vertical Display Color 16.7 M Resolution Optimum resolu- SyncMaster tion 400DX-2,...
Page 108 Input Signal, Terminated RGB Analog, DVI(Digital Visual Interface) Compliant Digital RGB 0.7 Vp-p ±5 % Separate H/V sync, Composite, SOG TTL level (V high ≥ 2.0 V, V low ≤ 0.8 V) Maximum Pixel Clock 148.5MHz (Analog,Digital) Power Supply This product supports 100 - 240 V. Since the standard voltage may differ from country to country, please check the label on the back of the product.
Page 109: Preset Timing Modes
Plug and Play Capability This LCD Display can be installed on any Plug & Play compatible system. The interaction of the LCD Display and the computer systems will provide the best op- erating conditions and LCD Display settings. In most cases, the LCD Display installation will proceed automatically, unless the user wishes to select alternate settings.
Page 110 blank while the power LED is on. Refer to the video card manual and adjusts the screen as follows. Display Mode Horizontal Frequency (kHz) IBM, 640 x 350 31.469 IBM, 640 x 480 31.469 IBM, 720 x 400 31.469 MAC, 640 x 480 35.000 MAC, 832 x 624 49.726...
Page 111: For A Better Display
Information For a Better Display Adjust the computer resolution and screen injection rate (refresh rate) on the computer as described below to enjoy the best picture quality. You can have an uneven picture quality on screen if the best picture quality is not provided for TFT- LCD.
Page 112 Power Off, Screen Saver, or Power Save Mode • Turn the power off for 4 hours after 20 hours in use • Turn the power off for 2 hours after 12 hours in use • Set the Monitor to power off with the PC Display Properties Power Scheme. •...
Page 113: Select Method
• Avoid using a combination of characters and background color with large dif- ference in luminance. Avoid using Grey colors, which can cause Image retention easily. Avoid: Colors with big difference in luminance (Black & White, Grey) Change the characters color periodically •...
Page 114 • Time Period : 1 ~ 5 seconds ( Recommend : 5 ) Apply the Screen Pixel function on Product • Apply the Screen Pixel function - Symptom: Dot with Black Color move up and down. - Select method • Instruction Guide : OSD Menu ->...
Page 115 • Time Interval : 1 ~ 10 hours ( Recommend : 1 ) • Time Period : 10 ~ 50 seconds ( Recommend : 50 )
Page 116 Appendix Contact SAMSUNG WORLDWIDE Note If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center. U.S.A CANADA MEXICO ARGENTINA BRAZIL CHILE COLOMBIA COSTA RICA ECUADOR EL SALVADOR GUATEMALA HONDURAS JAMAICA NICARAGUA PANAMA PUERTO RICO REP.
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Page 119: Correct Disposal
Vertical Frequency Horizontal Frequency Interlace and Non-Interlace Methods Plug & Play Resolution Correct Disposal Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) - Eu- rope only (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This marking on the product, accessories or literature indicates that the product and its electronic accessories (e.g.
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