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SyncMaster 460TMn 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.
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.
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. •...
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Keep heating appliances as far away from the power cord or the product as possible. • When putting the product down, make sure to put it down softly. • Do not place the front of the product on the floor. •...
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Since the product housing is easily scratched, make sure to use the specified cloth only. When cleaning the product, do not spray water directly onto the main body of the product. • • Others The product is a high voltage product. Ensure that users do not disassemble, repair or modify the product themselves.
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• This may result in a product malfunction, electric shock, or fire. Do not use or keep combustible spray or flammable material near the product. • Otherwise, this may result in an explosion or fire. Do not insert any metal, such as chopsticks, coins, pins and steels, or inflammable objects, such as matches or paper, inside the product (through the ventilating openings, input and output terminals, etc).
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Use only the specified standardized batteries, and do not use a new battery and a used battery at the same time. • Otherwise, the batteries may be damaged or cause fire, per- sonal injury or damage due to a leakage of the internal liquid. The batteries (and rechargeable batteries) is not ordinary refuse and must be returned for recycling purposes.
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. Unpacking Manuals Quick Setup Guide MagicInfo Software CD, MagicInfo Manual CD Others Remote Control...
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Others 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.
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Note • This is available when a TV tuner box is installed. Note • This function does not work for this LCD Display. Power button [ Use this button for turning the LCD Display on and off. Brightness Sensor The product's Brightness Sensor function automatically detects the sur- rounding brightness using a brightness sensor and adjusts its brightness accordingly.
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POWER S/W ON [ │ ] / OFF [O] Switches the LCD Display On/Off. POWER IN The power cord plugs into the LCD Display and the wall plug. HDMI IN Connect the HDMI terminal at the back of your LCD Display to the HDMI terminal of your digital output device using a HDMI ca- ble.
Side Connect the GND wires to the bottom part of both sides of the product and then to the back of the product as shown by figure ( Connect the other side of the GND wires to the ground box when indoors or to the ground pole that has been pushed into the ground when outdoors.
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POWER 3. Number Buttons 4. DEL button POWER Number Buttons button + VOL - MUTE TV/DTV MENU INFO COLOR BUTTONS TTX/MIX STILL AUTO S.MODE LOCK SOURCE ENTER/PRE-CH CH/P D.MENU GUIDE RETURN Up-Down Left-Right buttons EXIT MagicInfo P.MODE DUAL/MTS SWAP Turns the product On. Turns the product Off.
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5. + VOL - MUTE 7. TV/DTV 8. MENU INFO 11.COLOR BUTTONS TTX/MIX 13.STILL 14.AUTO 15. S.MODE 16.MDC 17.LOCK SOURCE ENTER/PRE-CH 20. CH/P 21.D.MENU 22.GUIDE Adjusts the audio volume. Pauses (mutes) the audio output temporarily. This is dis- played on the lower left corner of the screen. The audio resumes if MUTE or - VOL + is pressed in the Mute mode.
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RETURN 24. Up-Down Left-Right but- tons EXIT 27.MagicInfo 28. P.MODE DUAL/MTS SWAP Returns to the previous menu. Moves from one menu item to another horizontally, vertically or adjusts selected menu values. Exits from the menu screen. Selects SRS TruSurround XT mode. MagicInfo Quick Launch Button.
Using the Software Touch Screen 1. Double-click "Calibrate" on the Desktop. Right-click over the icon in the system tray and select "Calibrate" from the pop-up menu. When the points are displayed, touch the corresponding points exactly. Note Since you may not be able to touch a point located at the edge, connect and use a mouse.
Adjusting the LCD Display Input Source List MENU → ENTER → [Input] → ENTER → [Source List] → ENTER → HDMI MagicInfo Note • The direct button on the remote control is the 'SOURCE' button. Edit Name MENU → ENTER → [Input] → →...
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→ ENTER → MagicBright is a feature providing the optimum viewing environment depending on the con- tents of the image you are watching. Currently four different modes are available: Entertain, Internet, Text and Custom. Each mode has its own pre-configured brightness value. You can easily select one of the four settings by simply pressing the MagicBright control button.
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→ , → ENTER Adjusts the Contrast. Brightness MENU → → ENTER → [Picture] → ness] → , → ENTER Adjusts the Brightness. Sharpness MENU → → ENTER → [Picture] → [Sharpness] → , → ENTER Adjusts the Sharpness. Color Tone MENU →...
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If you set the Color Tone to Off, the Color Control function is disabled Color Control Note • This function does not work for this LCD Display. Adjusts individual Red, Green, Blue color balance. MENU → → ENTER → [Picture] → (Not available in Dynamic Contrast mode of On.) Note If you adjust the picture by using the Color Control function, Color Tone will turn to the Cus-...
Note This function is only enabled if the Color Tone is set to Off. Image Lock Note • This function does not work for this LCD Display. Image Lock is used to fine-tune and get the best image by removing noise that creates un- stable images with jitters and shakiness.
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V-Position MENU → → ENTER → [Picture] → → ENTER → [V-Position] → → , → ENTER Adjusts the screen location vertically. Auto Adjustment Note • This function does not work for this LCD Display. MENU → → ENTER → [Picture] → The values of Fine, Coarse, Position are adjusted automatically.
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→ ENTER → Selects either On or Off with the signal control. Signal Control MENU → → ENTER → [Picture] → → ENTER → → [Signal Control] R-Gain MENU → → ENTER → [Picture] → Balance] → ENTER → → , →...
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MENU → → ENTER → [Picture] → Balance] → ENTER → → [Signal Control] → → Offset] → , → ENTER Size Note • This function does not work for this LCD Display. MENU → → ENTER → [Picture] → →...
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Brightness Sensor MENU → → ENTER → [Picture] → [Brightness Sensor] → , →ENTER Brightness Sensor is to automatically detect distribution of inputted visual signal and adjust to create optimum brightness. Sound Mode MENU → → → ENTER → [Sound] → ENTER → [Mode] →...
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MENU → → → ENTER → [Sound] → → ENTER → [Custom ] Note • You can hear the sound even when sound value is set to 0. • If you adjust sound using Custom function, Mode will turn to Custom mode. Bass MENU →...
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SRS TS XT MENU → → → ENTER → [Sound] → → → → ENTER → [SRS TS XT] → ENTER → SRS TS XT is a patented SRS technology that solves the problem of playing 5.1 multichannel content over two speakers. TruSurround delivers a compelling, virtual surround sound ex- perience through any two-speaker playback system, including internal television speakers.
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MENU → → → → ENTER → [Setup] → Clock Set MENU → → → → ENTER → [Setup] → Set] → ENTER → Current Time Setting. Sleep Timer MENU → → → → ENTER → [Setup] → → ENTER → [Time ] → → ENTER→ [Sleep Timer] →...
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Off Timer MENU → → → → ENTER → [Setup] → → [Off Timer] → ENTER → Turns the LCD Display off automatically at a preset time. Menu Transparency MENU → → → → ENTER → [Setup] → → → ENTER →...
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Lock On MENU → → → → ENTER → ENTER → → [0∼9] → [0∼9] → [0∼9] → [0∼9] This is the function that locks the OSD in order to keep the current settings or to prevent others from adjusting the settings. Energy Saving MENU →...
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etc., depending on the external device connected. In this case, adjust the screen quality of your TV by configuring the HDMI black level. Normal Video Wall Note • This function does not work for this LCD Display. 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.
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→ ENTER → The Format can be selected to see a divided screen. Full Provides a full screen without any margins. Natural Displays a natural image with the original aspect ratio intact. Horizontal MENU → → → → ENTER → [Setup] → → → → Wall ]→...
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.
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Horizontal Dot MENU → → → → ENTER → [Setup] → → → → → → → → ENTER → [Safety Screen] → ENTER → [Pixel Shift] → Sets how many pixels the screen moves horizontally. Five adjustment levels: 0, 1, 2, 3, and 4. Vertical Line MENU →...
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Timer Timer MENU → → → → ENTER → [Setup] → → → → → → → → ENTER → [Safety Screen] → → ENTER → [Timer] → ENTER → [Timer] → You can set the timer for Screen Burn Protection. If you start the operation to erase any residual image, the operation will be performed for the set period of time and then automatically finish.
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Use this function to set the execution period for each mode set in the timer. Time MENU → → → → ENTER → [Setup] → → → → → → → → ENTER → [Safety Screen] → → ENTER → [Timer] → Within the set period of time specify a time for execution.
Eraser MENU → → → → ENTER → [Setup] → → → → → → → → ENTER → [Safety Screen] → → → This function prevents after-images on the screen by moving a rectangular pattern. Resolution Select Note • This function does not work for this LCD Display.
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Power On Adjustment MENU → → → → ENTER → [Setup] → → → → → [Power On Adjustment ] → ENTER → Adjusts the Power On time for the screen. Caution: Set the Power On time to be longer to avoid overvoltage. Side Gray MENU →...
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Image Reset Note • This function does not work for this LCD Display. MENU → → → → ENTER → [Setup] → → → → → ENTER → [Reset ]→ ENTER → [Image Reset ] → , → ENTER Note Available in PC mode only Note The Reset function is not available when Video Wall is On.
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→ , → ENTER Adjusts the inverter lamp in order to reduce energy consumption. Note This function does not operate when Dynamic Contrast is set to On in PC, DVI, AV, HDMI, TV modes. Multi Control Multi Control Assigns an individual ID to the SET. MENU →...
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Please make sure not to use the Power-On option when the LCD Display is in the process of shutting down since this may cause system errors on the LCD Display. • In the OSD image of MagicInfo, Network mode is the same as Device. •...
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Adjusting the LCD Display 3. Select Language -step 3 4. Select Screen Type - step 4...
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Adjusting the LCD Display 5. Setup Information Note If the MagicInfo icon is not displayed on the notification area, double click the MagicInfo icon on the window desktop. The icon will appear.
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. Maintenance and Cleaning 1) Maintaining the LCD Display Case. Clean with a soft cloth after disconnecting the power cord. 2) Maintaining the Flat Panel Display Screen.
Adjusts the brightness and contrast. (Refer to the Brightness, Contrast) 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.
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Check the polarities (+/-) of the batteries. 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 &...
712.0 x 1947.5 x 862.1 mm / 28.0 x 76.7 x 33.9 inches / 97.7kg / 215.4 lbs Environmental considerations Operating SyncMaster 460TMn 46 inches (116cm) 1018.08 mm (H) x 572.67 mm (V) 0.53025 mm (H) x 0.53025 mm (V)
Environmental considerations Storage 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.
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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 MAC, 1152 x 870 68.681 VESA, 640 x 480 37.861 VESA, 640 x 480 37.500 VESA, 800 x 600...
Information For 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.
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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. •...
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• 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 •...
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• Apply the Screen Pixel function - Symptom: Dot with Black Color move up and down. • Apply the Screen Bar function - Symptom: Horizontal / Vertical Bar with Black Color move up and down. Note ( Please check CD's User Guide at "OSD Function", some model's will not availa- ble.
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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.
Vertical Frequency Horizontal Frequency Interlace and Non-Interlace Methods Plug & Play Resolution Correct Disposal Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) - Europe only The screen must be redrawn several times per second in order to create and display an image for the user. The fre- quency of this repetition per second is called the Vertical Frequency or Refresh Rate.
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Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Samsung Elec- tronics Co., Ltd. is strictly forbidden. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this ma- terial.
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