SyncMaster 400TS-3, 460TS-3 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 damage. 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.
Do not touch the power plug with wet hands when removing or plug- ging the plug into the outlet. • Make sure to connect the power cord to a grounded power outlet. • Ensure that the power plug is plugged into the power outlet firmly and correctly.
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Safety Instructions Ensure that at least two persons lift and move the product. • Otherwise, it may be dropped and cause personal injury, and/or dam- age the product. When installing the product in a cabinet or rack, make sure that the front end of the bottom of the product does not project out.
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Ensure that the packaging vinyl is kept away from children. • If the height of your monitor is adjustable, do not place any object or part of your body on the stand when lowering it. • Clean When cleaning the monitor case or the surface of the TFT-LCD screen, wipe with a slightly moistened, soft cloth.
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Others The product is a high voltage product. Do not disassemble, repair or modify the product yourself. • If there is a strange smell or a strange sound or smoke is coming from the product, disconnect the power plug immediately and contact a Service Center.
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Safety Instructions Do not insert any metal, such as chopsticks, coins, pins and steel, or flammable objects, such as matches or paper, inside the product (through the ventilating openings, input and output terminals, etc). • If water or foreign material enters the product, disconnect the power cord and contact a Service Center.
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Safety Instructions Do not place any heavy items or toys or confectionery, such as cookies etc. that may attract the attention of children and to the product. • Your children may hang onto the product causing it to fall and this may result in personal injury or death.
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Safety Instructions Keep the small accessories in a location out of the reach of children. Be careful when adjusting the angle of the product or the height of the stand. • This may result in personal injury as your hand or fingers may be- come caught.
Introduction Package Contents 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 box. Note • After unpacking the package, make sure to check the contents of the package.
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Manuals Quick Setup Guide (Not available in all loca- Cables Power Cord Others Remote Control Batteries (AAA X 2) (BP59-00138B) (Not available in all loca- Sold separately Semi Stand KIT RGB to BNC Cable RGB to COMPONENT Ca- Introduction Warranty Card User Manual tions) D-Sub Cable...
Sold separately Wall Mount KIT Note • Accessories that can be purchased with the product vary by country. Your LCD Display 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. Front MENU button [MENU] Opens the on-screen menu and exits from the menu.
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However, the picture may display abnormally if the connected external input signal is different from the selected video signal. • MagicInfo can only be enabled when a network box is connected. • A TV tuner box (sold separately) must be connected to use the TV. (US Only) D.MENU button Opens the on-screen D.MENU.
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Introduction POWER S/W ON [ I ] / OFF Switches the LCD Display On/Off. POWER The power cord plugs into the LCD Display and the wall outlet. TOUCH SCREEN USB HUB Connects to a network box (sold separately) or PC in order to use the touchscreen.
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Introduction Connect a DP cable to [DP IN] on the product and DP IN on another display. AV/COMPONENT AUDIO IN [R-AUDIO-L] Connect the [AV/COMPONENT AUDIO IN [R- AUDIO-L]] port on the monitor to the audio output port on the PC or on the external device using an audio cable.
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Introduction Note To use MagicInfo, the network box specified separately by Samsung must be installed inside the product and the MagicInfo output of the net- work box must be connected to the [HDMI IN 2 (MAGICINFO)] terminal. For more information on how to purchase and in- stall a network box, contact Samsung Electronics.
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Introduction To lock the product, follow these steps: • • Connecting a Network Box (sold separately) MagicInfo video output port It can be used by connecting it to the [HDMI IN 2 (MAGICINFO)] terminal using a DP to HDMI cable. Connects to a LAN cable to allow Internet or net- work access in MagicInfo mode.
Note • See the "Connections" section for details about cable connections. • The power switches of both of the monitor and the network box must be turned on for the network box to operate normally. 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 frequency.
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POWER Number Buttons / GUIDE button + VOL - SOURCE D.MENU TOOLS Up-Down Left-Right but- tons INFO Introduction MENU RETURN EXIT MagicInfo Turns the product On. Turns the product Off. Used to enter the password during the OSD adjustment or to use MagicInfo.
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The Color button and the PC/DVI/HDMI/DP selection button. TTX/MIX MTS/DUAL ENTER/PRE-CH MUTE CH/P Introduction In TV mode, these buttons can be used to configure a list of chan- nels. You can select the PC, DVI, HDMI or DP(DisplayPort) external input directly in a mode other than TV mode. TV channels provide written information services via teletext.
MagicInfo User Installation Guide Note • Be sure to call an installation expert of Samsung Electronics to install the product. • The warranty becomes invalid if the product is installed by someone other than a professional authorized by Samsung Electronics.
When installing the product onto a vertical wall, be sure there is a 40 mm space or more behind the product for ventilation, as shown above, and maintain the ambient temperature at 35×C or lower. Note A Samsung Electronics service center can provide details. 2. Embedded Mount guide <Side view> •...
When embedding the product in the floor, be sure there is a 50 mm space or more behind the product for ventilation, as shown above, and maintain the ambient temperature at 20×C or lower. Note A Samsung Electronics service center can provide details. Mechanical Layout (400TS-3)
Distributor to place an order. After your order is placed, installation professionals will visit you and install the bracket. • At least 2 persons are needed in order to move the LCD Display. • SAMSUNG is not responsible for any product damage or any injury caused by installation at customer's discretion. Dimensions (400TS-3) (460TS-3)
Notice For securing the bracket on a wall, use only machine screws of 6 mm diameter and 8 to 12 mm length. Accessories (sold separately) • Dimension with welcome board (400TS-3) (460TS-3) Introduction...
• SAMSUNG Electronics is not responsible for any damages to the product or harm to customers when the installation is done by the customer. • This product is for installing on cement walls. The product may not stay in place when installed on plaster or wood.
Remove safety pin (3) and insert the 4 product holders into the corresponding bracket holes (1). Then place the product(2) so that it is firmly fixed to the bracket. Make sure to re-insert and tighten the safety pin (3) to securely hold the product to the bracket. Wall Bracket Angle Adjustment Adjust the bracket angle to -2×...
Make sure to use the top center, and not the left or the right side of the product to adjust the angle. Remote Control (RS232C) Cable connections interface Bits rate Data Bits Parity Stop Bits Flow control Maximum length • Pin assignment •...
Connector : 9-pin D-Sub Cable : Cross (reversed) cable -P1- FEMALE • Connecting method Control codes • Get control Header 0xAA • Set control Header command 0xAA command • commanding words Introduction -P1- ---------> <--------- ---------- command command type DATA Length type command type...
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Volume control Input source control Screen Mode control Screen Size control PIP on/off control Auto adjustment control Video wall Mode control Safety Lock - ID should show hexadecimal value of assigned ID, but ID 0 should be 0xFF. - Every communication will be made in hexadecimals and Checksum is the sum of all remainings. If it exceeds two digits,for example, it is 11+FF+01+01=112, discard the number in the first digit like below.
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• Header command 0xAA 0xFF Power : Same as above • Header command 0xAA 0xFF ERR : Error code that shows what occurred error is • Volume Control • Function Personal Computer changes volume of TV / Monitor. • Get Volume Status Header command 0xAA...
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• Input Source Control • Function Personal Computer changes input source of TV / Monitor. • Get Input Source Status Header command 0xAA 0x14 • Set Input Source Header command 0xAA 0x14 Input Source : Input Source code to be set on TV / Monitor 0x14 0x1E 0x18...
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0xAA 0xFF Input Source : Same as above • Header command 0xAA 0xFF ERR : Error code that shows what occurred error is • Screen Mode Control • Function Personal Computer changes "Screen Mode" of TV/Monitor. Cannot be controlled when Video Wall is on. Caution Only works with models include TV.
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• Header command 0xAA 0xFF ERR : Error code that shows what occurred error is • Screen Size Control • Function Personal Computer recognizes the screen size of TV / Monitor. • Get Screen Size Status Header command 0xAA 0x19 •...
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• Set the PIP ON / OFF Header command 0xAA 0x3C PIP : The PIP ON / OFF code to set for the TV or Monitor 1 : PIP ON 0 : PIP OFF • Header command 0xAA 0xFF PIP : Same as above •...
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0xAA 0xFF • Header command 0xAA 0xFF ERR : Error code that shows what occurred error is • Video Wall Mode Control • Function Personal Computer converts Video Wall Mode of TV / Monitor when Video Wall is ON. Only works with TV / Monitor where Video Wall is on. Does not operate in MagicInfo •...
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Header command 0xAA 0xFF ERR : Error code that shows what occurred error is • Safety Lock • Function Personal Computer turns Safety Lock function of TV / Monitor ON / OFF. Can operate regardless of whether power is ON / OFF. •...
Connections 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. Connecting a Computer There are several ways to connect the computer to the monitor. Choose one from the following options.
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LCD Display. Turn on the power switch. Note Contact a local SAMSUNG Electronics Service Center to buy optional items. Connecting to a PC to Use the TOUCH SCREEN To use the touch-screen functions, connect a PC to the product and connect [TOUCH SCREEN USB HUB] on the product to the USB port on the PC.
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• When the graphics card supports DVI (digital) output (via a DVI cable) • Connect the [DVI IN] port of the product to the DVI port on your PC using the DVI cable. • Connect the [TOUCH SCREEN USB HUB] port of the product to the USB port on your PC using the USB cable.
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• When the graphics card supports DVI (digital) output (via an HDMI-DVI cable) • Connect the [HDMI IN 1] / [HDMI IN 2] port of the product to the DVI port on your PC using the HDMI to DVI cable. •...
• Connect or remove a USB device following the safe installation and removal instructions recom- mended by Microsoft. If there is any problem with the touch screen function or sound output after a USB device is connected, reconnect the USB cable or change the connection port. Connecting to Other devices Note •...
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 video cable between the VIDEO OUTPUT jack on the camcorder and the [AV IN] on the LCD Display . Connect a set of audio cables between the AUDIO OUTPUT jacks on the cam- corder and the [AV /COMPONENT AUDIO IN [R-AUDIO-L]] on the LCD Display .
Connect an HDMI cable to [HDMI IN 2 (MAGICINFO)] or [HDMI IN 1] on the product and the HDMI output port on a digital device. Press SOURCE on the product or remote control and select "HDMI1 / HDMI2" Note In HDMI mode, only PCM format audio is supported. Connecting Using a DVI to HDMI Cable Connect a DVI-HDMI cable to [HDMI IN 2 (MAGICINFO)] or [HDMI IN 1] and the DVI output port on the digital device.
Connect a RGB to Component cable between the [RGB/COMPONENT IN] port on the LCD Display and the P Connect a set of audio cables between the [AV/COMPONENT AUDIO IN [R- AUDIO-L]] on the LCD Display and the AUDIO OUT jacks on the DVD player. Note •...
• Network boxes are sold separately. • For more information on how to purchase and install a network box, contact Samsung Electronics. Connecting the Power Connect the [POWER] terminal of the product and the [POWER] terminal of the installed network box using a power extension cable.
Connecting to MAGICINFO OUT Connect the [MAGICINFO OUT] terminal of the network box and the [HDMI IN 2 (MAGICINFO)] terminal of the monitor using the DP to HDMI cable. Connecting a LAN Cable Connect the LAN cable between the [LAN] port on the product and the [LAN] port on your PC. Connections...
Connecting a USB devices You can connect USB devices such as a mouse or keyboard. Connecting to a Network box to Use the TOUCH SCREEN Connect the [TOUCH SCREEN USB HUB] port of the product to the USB port on your PC using the USB cable.
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.
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.
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Note 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".
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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 Using the Software...
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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..."...
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"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.
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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"...
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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"...
Touchscreen Installing the Touchscreen Driver Connect the monitor to your PC using the USB cable. Insert the driver installation CD into the CD-ROM drive. Click "Setup IRTOUCH USB" with the mouse. The driver will run. (Double-click the file in the "Touchscreen Driver"...
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Click "Finish” (FIG.3) to complete the driver update. A taskbar balloon at the bottom, right corner of the screen will read "Found New Hardware" (FIG. 4). Touchscreen Control PanelInstalling the Driver Double-click the shortcut on the desktop, or go to “Start” -> “All Programs” -> ”IRTouchSystems” - >...
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General Control Panel Menu 1. Mapping The control panel can be used to make adjustments or configurations using a USB connection and supports multiple touchscreens connected to the same PC. The panel provides basic information for the touchscreen and allows for calibration. If several touchscreens are mounted on the PC and the status is set to “multi-screens display,”...
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Touch Sensitivity Settings Right Click Settings Beep Type Settings Beep Type Settings Modes There are three touch modes : “Click on touch,” “Click on Release,” “Mouse Emulation.” 1. Click on touch A click is recognized when your finger contacts the touchscreen. Note that you cannot drag objects. The touchscreen responds fastest in this mode, which is recommended for big-button applications.
Enable the right-click function. Press and hold any part of the screen for two seconds. The context menu will appear. The right-click function is available only in Mouse Emulation mode. You may adjust the "Delay” in “Right Click Settings” if you find the context menu appears too soon or late. Note The higher the value, the later the context menu will appear.
MDC Program Installation/Uninstallation Installation Insert the installation CD into the CD-ROM drive. Click the MDC Unified installation program. If a software installation window is not displayed on the main screen, install with the "MDC Unified" execution file in the MDC folder on the CD. Click "Next"...
What is MDC? Multiple display control "MDC" is an application that allows you to easily control multiple display devices simultaneously using a PC. Connecting to MDC Using MDC via RS-232C (serial data communications standards) An RS-232C serial cable must be connected to the serial ports on the PC and monitor.
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Using MDC via Ethernet Enter the IP for the primary display device and connect the device to the PC. One display device can connect to another using an RS-232C serial cable.
Connection Management Connection management includes the Connection list and Connection list modification options. Connection list – Connection list shows the details of the connections such as connection setting (IP/ COM, Port No, MAC, and Connection Type), connection status, Set ID Range, and detected devices. Each connection can contain a maximum of 100 devices connected in serial daisy-chain fashion.
Auto Set ID Auto Set ID feature assigns a Set ID for all the LFDs connected in daisy-chain of a selected connection. There can be a maximum of 100 LFDs in a connection. The Set ID is assigned sequentially in the daisy- chain running from 1 to 99, and then finally to Set ID 0.
Command Retry This feature is used to specify the maximum number of times the MDC command will be retried in case of there being no reply or a corrupted reply from an LFD. The retry count value can be set using the MDC options window.
Getting Started with MDC To start the program, click Start Click Add to add a display device. If the connection is established via RS232C, go to Serial and specify the COM Port. Programs Samsung MDC Unified.
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If the connection is established via Ethernet, enter the IP that was entered for the display device.
Main Screen Layout Change the status of a display device or the properties of the program. Menu Bar View a list of connected display devices or device groups. Device Category View a list of schedules for display devices. Schedule Category Select the display device you want to adjust.
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Menus You can power on or off a selected device or change the input source or volume of the device. Choose display devices from the list of sets, and select the Home tab. Home Select an item and change the corresponding setting. Power On: Power on a selected display.
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This menu shows a list of display devices which have following errors - fan error, temperature error, brightness sensor error, or lamp error. Select a display device from the list. The Repair button will be enabled. Click the refresh button to refresh the error status of the display device.
Screen Adjustment The screen settings (contrast, brightness, etc.) can be adjusted. Choose display devices from the list of sets, and select the Picture tab. Custom Select an item and change the corresponding screen setting. Color and Tint are not available if the input source is PC. ...
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Options Dynamic Contrast Adjust the Dynamic Contrast for the selected display device. Gamma Control Change the gamma value for the selected display. Auto Motion Plus This option is used to view dynamic images. Off: Disable the Auto Motion Plus function. ...
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Size Picture Size Adjust the screen size for the selected display device. The Detail item will be disabled if Picture Size is set to a mode that does not support detailed configuration. The -/+ buttons can be used to adjust Zoom. The screen can be relocated using the up/down/left/right buttons.
Sound Adjustment You can change the sound settings. Choose display devices from the list of sets, and select the Sound tab. The Bass or Treble item will be disabled if the item is not supported by the selected set. Bass Adjust the bass for the selected display.
3.6.11 System Setup Choose display devices from the list of sets, and select the System tab. Video Wall The Video Wall function can be used to display part of a whole picture or repeat the same picture on each of connected multiple display devices. Video Wall is enabled only when devices are in the group.
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Select the number of horizontal display devices. A maximum of 15 displays can be arranged in a row. A maximum of 6 can be assigned to V if 15 is assigned to H. Select the number of vertical display devices. A maximum of 15 displays can be arranged in a row.
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Basic information required to adjust PIP will appear in the menu screen. PIP will be disabled when Video Wall is ON. Note that Picture Size is disabled when PIP is ON. PIP Size View the PIP Size of the current display. PIP Source Select a PIP input source.
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General User Auto Color Automatically adjust the screen colors. Available only in PC mode. Auto Power Set the product to automatically power on. Standby Control Set the standby mode to activate if an input source is not detected. Fan & Temperature Configure the settings required to detect the fan speed and internal temperature for the product's protection.
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Security Safety Lock Lock the on-screen menus. To unlock the menus, set Safety Lock to Off. Button Lock Lock the buttons on the display device. To unlock the buttons, set Button Lock to Off. OSD Display Source OSD Select whether to display a message when the Source is changed. Not Optimum Mode OSD Select whether to display a message when a non-compatible mode is selected.
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Time Clock Set Change the current time on the selected display device according to the time set on a PC. If the time is not set on the display device, null values will be displayed. Timer On Time: Set the time to power on the selected display device. ...
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Once: Activate the timer only one time. EveryDay: Activate the timer every day. Mon~Fri: Activate the timer from Monday through Friday. Mon~Sat: Activate the timer on Saturdays and Sundays. Manual: Customize days of the week. The checkboxes to select days of the week below Repeat are enabled only if Manual is selected.
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Screen Burn Protection Pixel Shift Move the screen slightly at specified time intervals to prevent screen burn-in. Screen Saver This function prevents screen burn-in when the screen of the selected display device is left idle for an extended period of time. Interval: Set the interval to activate the Screen Saver.
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The Safety Screen function can be used to prevent screen burn-in when a stationary image displays on the screen of a display device for an extended period of time. Lamp Control Lamp Control is used to adjust the backlight to reduce power consumption. Automatically adjust the backlight of the selected display device at a specified time.
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Reset Reset Picture Reset the screen settings. Reset Sound Reset the sound settings. Reset System Reset the system settings. Reset All Reset the screen, sound and system settings at the same time. Edit Column Select the items you want to display in the list of sets. Information View the program information.
3.6.13 Other Functions Resizing a Window Place the mouse pointer on a corner of the program window. An arrow will appear. Move the arrow to customize the size of the program window.
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Group Management Creating Groups Create groups and manage the list of sets on a group basis. Duplicate group names cannot be used. Right-click and select Group>Edit in the display device list section on the left side of the program window. In the Edit Group window displayed, click Add on the sub level or Add on the same level.
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The Add on the same level button is enabled only if at least one group is created. Enter the group name. Deleting Groups Select a group name, and click Edit. In the Edit Group window displayed, click Delete. Click Yes. The group will be deleted. Renaming Groups Select a group name, and click Edit.
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Schedule Management Creating Schedules Create and register a schedule on a group basis. Click All Schedule List in the schedule section on the left side of the program window. The Add button will be enabled in the middle. Click the Add button. The Add Schedule window will appear.
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Click Add below the Device Group item, and select the group you want to add a schedule to. Select Date&Time/Action and click OK. The schedule will be added and a list of schedules will appear in the set list window. Device Group: Select a group.
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Troubleshooting Guide Issue The display you want to control does not appear on the system information chart. The display you want to control does not appear on the other Control Info Grids. The following message appears repeatedly. Displays power on or off at different time from one another even though On Time or Off Time is set.
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How display properties are shown when multiple displays are used When no display is selected: The default value is displayed. When one display is selected: Settings for the selected display are displayed. When two displays are selected (e.g. in sequence of ID 1 andID 3): The settings for ID 1 are displayed before the settings for ID 3.
Adjusting the LCD Display Input Available Modes • PC / DVI / DisplayPort • • Component • HDMI • MagicInfo • Note • MagicInfo can only be enabled when a network box(sold separately) is connected. • A TV tuner box (sold separately) must be connected to use the TV. (US Only) Source List Use to select PC, HDMI or other external input sources connected to the LCD Display.
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Note The [RGB/COMPONENT IN] port is compatible with a PC or component input. However, the picture may not display normally if you select an input source different from the actual connected input source. Note The PIP function is not available when Video Wall is On. 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.
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• PC : DVI, AV, HDMI1, HDMI2, DisplayPort • DVI : PC • AV : PC • HDMI : PC • DisplayPort : PC Size Changes the Size of the PIP window. Position Changes the Position of the PIP window. Transparency Adjusts the Transparency of PIP windows.
Edit Name Name the input device connected to the input jacks to make your input source selection easier. VCR / DVD / Cable STB / HD STB / Satellite STB / AV Receiver / DVD Receiver / Game / Camcorder / DVD Combo / DHR / PC / DVI PC / DVI Devices Note •...
Source AutoSwitch When the Source AutoSwitch is On, the display video source will automatically be searched for active video. The Primary Source selection will be activated, if the current video source is not recognized. Sec- ondary source selection will become active, if no primary video source is available. If the primary or secondary source is not recognized, the display will search again, if no active video is found the display will show the no-input-signal message.
Specify Primary Source for the automatic input source. Secondary Source Specify Secondary Source for the automatic input source. Picture [PC / DVI / DisplayPort / MagicInfo Mode] • If connected to a PC, set Edit Name to DVI PC, and enjoy video or audio content saved on the PC. •...
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Information Recommended for communicating exact information (e.g. public information). Advertisement Recommended for displaying advertisements (e.g. videos or indoor or outdoor ads). Custom Custom By using the on-screen menus, the contrast and brightness can be changed to your personal preference. Note •...
Color Tone Note Not available when Dynamic Contrast is set to On. The Color tones can be changed. Cool Normal Warm Custom Note • If you set the Color Tone to Cool, Normal, Warm, or Custom, the Color Temp. function is disabled.
Color Temp. is a measure of the 'warmth' of the image Colors. Note This function is enabled when Mode is set to Custom, and Dynamic Contrast and Color Tone are Off. Image Lock Image Lock is used to fine-tune and get the best image by removing noise that creates unstable images with jitters and shakiness.
Note • Not available when Dynamic Contrast is set to On. • Available in PC mode only. Signal Balance Selects either On or Off with the signal balance. Signal Control Note Available when Signal Balance is set to On. R-Gain G-Gain B-Gain R-Offset...
Size The Size can be switched. 16:9 PIP Picture Adjusts the PIP Screen Settings. Note • Available Modes: PIP On Contrast Adjusts the Contrast of the PIP window on the screen. Brightness Adjusts the Brightness of the PIP window on the screen. Sharpness Adjusts the Sharpness of the PIP window on the screen.
Note The Tint slider is only displayed when PIP input source is HDMI or AV. Dynamic Contrast Dynamic Contrast automatically detects the distribution of the visual signal and adjusts to create an optimum contrast. Note This function is disabled when PIP or Energy Saving is On. Lamp Control Adjusts the inverter lamp in order to reduce energy consumption.
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Reset the screen settings. Picture [ AV / HDMI / TV / Component Mode] Available Modes • PC / DVI / DisplayPort • • Component • HDMI • MagicInfo • Note • MagicInfo can only be enabled when a network box(sold separately) is connected. •...
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Adjusts the Contrast. Brightness Adjusts the Brightness. Sharpness Adjusts the picture Sharpness. Color Adjusts the picture Color. Tint Adds a natural tone to the display. Note The tint slider is only displayed when input source is HDMI, Component or AV. Color Tone The Color tones can be changed.
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Warm2 Note • If you set the Color Tone to Cool2, Cool1, Normal, Warm1, or Warm2, the Color Temp. function is disabled. • By adjusting the picture using the Color Tone function, Mode will change to Custom mode. Color Temp. Color temp.
• Zoom 1 and Zoom 2 are disabled for HD signals (1080i/p, 720p or 768p). • The Position and Reset functions are available in Zoom 1 or Zoom 2 modes. Digital NR (Digital Noise Reduction) Turns the Digital Noise Reduction feature Off/On. The Digital Noise Reduction feature allows you to enjoy clearer and crisper images.
Film Mode Film Mode calibrates unnatural pictures that may occur in a movie (which is in 24 frames). Moving subtitles may appear corrupted when this mode is enabled. (In HDMI mode, this function is available when the input signal is interlaced scan; it is not available in progressive scan.) PIP Picture Adjusts the PIP Screen Settings.
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Dynamic Contrast automatically detects the distribution of the visual signal and adjusts to create an optimum contrast. Note This function is disabled when PIP or Energy Saving is On. Lamp Control Adjusts the inverter lamp in order to reduce energy consumption. Note Not available when Dynamic Contrast is set to On.
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• Note • MagicInfo can only be enabled when a network box(sold separately) is connected. • A TV tuner box (sold separately) must be connected to use the TV. (US Only) Mode The LCD Display has a built-in high fidelity stereo amplifier. Standard Selects Standard for the standard factory settings.
Emphasizes high frequency audio. Balance Allows you to Adjusts the sound balance between the left and right speakers. Auto Volume Reduces the difference in volume control between broadcasters. SRS TS XT SRS TS XT is a patented SRS technology that solves the problem of playing 5.1 multichannel content over two speakers.
Note Available when PIP is set to On. Main Speaker Select 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.
Note • MagicInfo can only be enabled when a network box(sold separately) is connected. • A TV tuner box (sold separately) must be connected to use the TV. (US Only) Language 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.
Timer1 / Timer2 / Timer3 You can set the LCD display to automatically turn on or off at a specified time. Note • Only enabled when the clock is set using the Clock Set menu. • The Manual option allows you to select a day of the week. •...
You can delete selected holidays. Note • Only enabled when registered holidays are selected. • More than one holiday can be selected and deleted. • Delete All You can delete all the registered holidays. Menu Transparency Change the transparency of the background of the OSD. High Medium Opaque...
Note If you forgot your password, press the remote buttons INFO + EXIT + MUTE to reset the password to "0000." Lock This is the function that locks the OSD in order to keep the current settings or to prevent others from adjusting the settings.
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Turns Off/On the Video Wall function of the selected display Off/On. • • Format 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 Sets how many parts the screen should be divided horizontally.
Note If Horizontal is set to 15, the maximum value for Vertical is 6. Screen Position 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 Position. •...
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• Horizontal Sets how many pixels the screen moves horizontally. Five adjustment levels: 0, 1, 2, 3, and 4. Vertical Sets how many pixels the screen moves vertically. Five adjustment levels: 0, 1, 2, 3, and 4. Time Set the time interval for performing the horizontal or vertical movement, respectively. Timer Timer Adjusting the LCD Display...
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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. • • Mode You can change the Safety Screen Type. •...
This function prevents after-images on the screen by moving long black and white vertical lines. Eraser This function prevents after-images on the screen by moving a rectangular pattern. Pixel This function prevents after-images by moving many pixels on the screen. Side Gray Select the brightness of the grey for the screen background.
Resolution Select 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.
OSD Rotation OSD Rotate Landscape Portrait Advanced Settings Configures the settings more elaborately. Fan & Temperature (Only Network model) Protects the product by detecting the fan speed and internal temperature. Fan Control Selects auto or manual for the fan speed settings. •...
Note Enabled when Fan Control is set to Manual. Temperature Control Detects the product's internal temperature and specifies the desired temperature. The product is set to 77°C by default. Note • The picture will be dimmed if the temperature exceeds the specified temperature, and the product will automatically power off to prevent overheating if the temperature keeps rising.
• • Note When Auto Power is On, the product will power on automatically as soon as it is connected to power. Button Lock Locks or unlocks the monitor control buttons on the product. • • User Auto Color Auto Color Automatically adjusts the Colors.
Sets the standby mode, which will be activated when no input signal is detected. • A message will read No Signal if no input signal is detected. • Power-saving mode will be activated if no input signal is detected. • Auto When no input signal is detected, - Power-saving mode will be activated if an external device is connected.
Not Optimum Mode OSD • • No Signal OSD • • MDC OSD • • Software Upgrade Performs a software upgrade. Connect the product to a computer via a digital signal such as DVI or HDMI. Click the BMP image file converted from an SW code. The image below will appear on the screen of the product. While a BMP image onto which the software code has been converted is displayed on the screen, select Software Upgrade.
Note When there are two or more BMP images, they are displayed on the screen using a slideshow. • It is recommended that the playback interval between two BMP images in the slideshow should be one second. The image extraction probability will decrease with other playback intervals.
Reset all the settings for the display. Multi Control Available Modes • PC / DVI / DisplayPort • • Component • HDMI • MagicInfo • Note • MagicInfo can only be enabled when a network box(sold separately) is connected. • A TV tuner box (sold separately) must be connected to use the TV.
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• Subnet Mask : Manually enter the Subnet Mask if IP Setting is set to Manual. • Gateway : Manually enter the Gateway if IP Setting is set to Manual. MagicInfo Available Modes • PC / DVI / DisplayPort • •...
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It is highly recommended not to turn off the AC power during an operation. • For pivoted LCD Displays, ticker transparency is not supported. • For pivoted LCD Displays, a screen resolution of up to 720*480(SD) is supported for movies. •...
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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.
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Adjusting the LCD Display 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. 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. 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.
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.
(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. (Refer to the Connecting a Computer) "No signal"...
The Color image is distorted by dark shadows. Adjust the Color Control option in the OSD adjustment menu. The Color white is poor. Adjust the Color Control option in the OSD adjustment menu. The Power Indicator blinks. The LCD Display is currently saving the changes made in the settings to the OSD memory. The screen is blank and the power indicator light blinks every 0.5 or 1 seconds.
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The frequency can be changed by reconfiguring the video card. Note That video card support can vary, depending on the version of the driver used. (Refer to the computer or the video card manual for details.) How can I adjust the resolution? Windows XP: Set the resolution in the Control Panel →...
Specifications General General Model Name LCD Panel Size Display Area Synchronization Horizontal Vertical Display Color 16.7M (true) Resolution Optimum resolution Maximum resolution Maximum Pixel Clock 148.5 MHz (Analog, Digital) Power Supply This product supports 100 - 240V. Since the standard voltage may differ from country to country, please check the label on the back of the product.
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Attention dealers and users. This device is registered for EMC requirements for industrial use (Class A) and can be used in areas other than general households. (USA Only) Dispose unwanted electronics through an approved recycler. To find the nearest recycling location, go to our website, www.samsung.com/recyclingdirect, or call (877) 278 - 0799 Specifications...
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PowerSaver This LCD Display has a built-in power management system called PowerSaver. This system saves energy by switching your LCD Display to low-power mode when it has not been used for a certain amount of time. The LCD Display automatically returns to normal operation when you press a key on the keyboard.
Preset Timing Modes If the signal transferred from the computer is the same as the following Preset Timing Modes, the screen will be adjusted automatically. However, if the signal differs, the screen may go blank while the power LED is on. Refer to the video card manual and adjusts the screen as follows. Display Mode IBM, 640 x 350 IBM, 640 x 480...
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. •...
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Power Off, Screen Saver, or Power Save Mode • 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. • Use a Screen saver if possible - Screen saver in one Color or a moving image is rec- ommended.
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Change the characters Color periodically • Use Bright Colors with little difference in luminance. - Cycle : Change the characters Color and background Color every 30 minutes • Every 30 minutes, change the characters with movement. • Have the images and logo cycle periodically. - Cycle: Display moving image together with Logo for 60 seconds after 4 hours in use.
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Information • Apply the Screen Erasing function - Symptom: 2 Vertical blocks move while erasing the display...
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