Samsung SyncMaster 520DXn User Manual

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  • Page 1 SyncMaster 520DX,520DXn LCD Monitor User Manual...
  • 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 power plug pins or dusting the power outlet, clean it with a dry cloth. • When cleaning the product, make sure to disconnect the power cord. • When cleaning the product, disconnect the power cord and clean it softly with a dry cloth. •...
  • Page 6 If thunder or lightening is occurring, do not touch the power cord or antenna cable. • Otherwise, this may result in electric shock or fire. Do not try to move the monitor by pulling only the wire or the signal cable. •...
  • Page 7 If you continually move closer to the product screen, your eye- sight may be failing. Take a rest for at least five (5) minutes after using the monitor for one (1) hour. This reduces the weariness of your eyes. 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 batteries (and rechargeable batteries) are not ordinary re- fuse and must be returned for recycling purposes. The customer is responsible for returning the used or rechargeable batteries for recycling. • 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.
  • Page 9: Package Contents

    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. Note This stand is not for the Floor Standing Type. Unpacking Manuals Quick Setup Guide...
  • Page 10 Others Remote Control (Not available in all loca- BNC to RCA Adaptor Jack Sold separately DVI Cable TV tuner box (Applicable to the DX mod- BNC Cable Note • You can purchase and connect a separate network box or TV tuner box. For information on how to use these, refer to their respective user manuals.
  • Page 11 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 Note • This is available when a TV tuner box is installed. 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.
  • Page 13 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. RS232C OUT/IN (RS232C Serial PORT) MDC(Multiple Display Control) Program Port DVI / PC / HDMI IN [DVI/PC/HDMI AU- DIO IN] (PC/DVI/HDMI Audio Connection Terminal (Input)) DVI / PC / HDMI IN [HDMI]...
  • Page 14 DC OUT[5V/1.5A] Connect this to the power connector of a TV tuner box or network box. AV IN [VIDEO] (VIDEO Connection Ter- minal) Connect the [ VIDEO ] terminal of your mon- itor to the video output terminal of the exter- nal device using a VIDEO cable.
  • Page 15: 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- where there is no degradation or signal source, up to ten LCD Displays can be con- nected.
  • Page 16 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.
  • Page 17 5. + VOL - MUTE 7. TV/DTV 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.
  • Page 18 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.
  • Page 19 Introduction Mechanical Layout(520DX(N)) Mechanical Layout...
  • Page 20: Lcd Display Head

    • 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.
  • Page 21: Wall Bracket Installation

    • Contact a technician for installing the wall bracket. • 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.
  • Page 22 Insert and tighten the Captive Screw in the direction of the arrow. When done, mount the wall bracket on the wall. There are two hinges(left and right). Use the correct one. Captive Screw Wall Bracket Hinge (Left) Hinge (Right) Before drilling into the wall, check if the length between the two locking holes at the back of the product is correct.
  • Page 23: To Mount The Product On The Wall Bracket

    To mount the product on the wall bracket The shape of the product may vary depending on the model. (The assemblies of the plastic hanger and the screw are the same) Remove the 4 screws on the back of the product. Insert the screw B into the plastic hanger.
  • Page 24: Wall Bracket Angle Adjustment

    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°...
  • Page 25 Introduction Make sure to use the top center, and not the leftor the right side of the product to adjust the angle.
  • Page 26: Connecting A Computer

    Connections Connecting a Computer Using a Power cord with Earth • In the event of failure, the earth lead may cause electric shock. Make sure to wire the earth lead in correctly, before connecting the AC power. When un-wiring the earth lead, make sure to disconnect the AC power in advance.
  • Page 27: Connecting To Other Devices

    Turn on both your computer and the LCD Display. • The DVI cable is optional. • Contact a local SAMSUNG Electronics Service Center to buy optional items. Connecting to Other devices Using a Power cord with Earth • In the event of failure, the earth lead may cause electric shock. Make sure to wire the earth lead in correctly, before connecting the AC power.
  • Page 28: Connecting To A Camcorder

    Connect the port of the DVD, VCR (DVD / DTV Set-Top Box) to the [R-AUDIO-L] port of the LCD Display. Then, start the DVD, VCR or Camcorders with a DVD disc or tape inserted. Select AV using the SOURCE . Note The LCD Display has AV connection terminals to connect AV input devices like DVDs, VCRs or Camcorders.
  • Page 29: Connecting A Dvd Player

    Connecting a DVD Player Connect a set of audio cables between the AV AUDIO IN [L-AUDIO-R] on the LCD Dis- play and the AUDIO OUT jacks on the DVD player. Connect a Component cable between the BNC/COMPONENT IN - P LCD Display and the P Note •...
  • Page 30: Connecting Using A Hdmi Cable

    Connect a Component cable between the BNC / COMPONENT IN - P the LCD Display and the P Connect a set of audio cables between the AV AUDIO IN [L-AUDIO-R] on the LCD Dis- play and the AUDIO OUT jacks on the Set Top Box. Note •...
  • Page 31: Connecting To An Audio System

    Connecting Using a DVI to HDMI Cable Note • Connect the DVI output terminal of a digital output device to the HDMI terminal of the LCD Display using a DVI to HDMI cable. • Connect the red and white jacks of an RCA to stereo (for PC) cable to the same colored audio output terminals of the digital output device, and connect the opposite jack to the DVI / PC / HDMI AUDIO IN terminal of the LCD Display.
  • Page 32: Connecting A Usb Device

    Note Connect the LAN cable. (Applicable to the DXn model only) Connecting a USB device Using a Power cord with Earth • In the event of failure, the earth lead may cause electric shock. Make sure to wire the earth lead in correctly, before connecting the AC power. When un-wiring the earth lead, make sure to disconnect the AC power in advance.
  • Page 33: 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/ (Worldwide) Installing the Monitor Driver (Automatic) Insert CD into the CD-ROM drive. Click "Windows".
  • Page 34: Installing The Monitor Driver (Manual)

    Note This monitor driver is under certifying MS logo, and this installation doesn't 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 35 This monitor driver is under certifying MS logo, and this installation doesn't 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 36 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 37 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 38 If you can see following message window, then click the "Continue Anyway" button. Then click "OK" button. Note This monitor driver is under certifying MS logo, and this installation doesn't damage your system. The certified driver will be posted on Samsung Monitor homepage. http://www.samsung.com/ Click the "Close" button then click "OK" button continually.
  • Page 39 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 40 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 41 Using the Software 10. You have finished setting up your monitor. Execute X-Window after setting other re- quested hardware.
  • Page 42: 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 43: 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 44: 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 45 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. Power Control allows controlling some of the functions of the selected display. 1) Power On/Off...
  • Page 46: Input Source

    - 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 47: Image Size

    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 48 Info Grid shows some basic information necessary to Image Size Control. ( Power Status) - Shows the power status of the current display. 2) Image Size - Shows the current Image Size of the display in use. 3) Input - Shows the current Input Source of the display in use. 4) Info Grid displays only the displays whose Input Source is PC, BNC, DVI.
  • Page 49 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. 2) Info Grid displays only the display having TV, AV, S-Video, Component or DVI(HDCP) as input source.
  • Page 50 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. 3) Off Time Setup - Set the Hour, Minute, and AM/PM, Status for Off Time Setup of the selected display.
  • Page 51: Pip Source

    Info Grid shows some basic information necessary to PIP Size Control. 1) PIP Size - Shows the current PIP Size of the display in use. 2) OFF - Turns off the PIP of the selected display. 3) Large - Turns on the PIP of the selected display and changes the size to Large. 4) Small - Turns on the PIP of the selected display and changes the size to Small.
  • Page 52 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. 3) BNC - Changes the source of the PIP of the selected display to BNC.
  • Page 53 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.
  • Page 54 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 55: Image Lock

    Settings Audio 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 56: Maintenance

    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. 4) Position - Adjusts Position of the selected display. 5) Auto Adjustment - Self-Adjust to the incoming PC signal.
  • Page 57 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 58: 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 59: Troubleshooting

    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 60 - Check the displays to see if any of the other displays connected have the same ID. If more than one displays have the same ID, those displays are not properly detected by the program due to data conflict. - Check if the Display Set ID is a number between 0 and 25. (Adjust using the Display menu) Note : A Display Set ID must be a value between 0 and 25 .
  • Page 61: Adjusting The Lcd Display

    Adjusting the LCD Display Input Available Modes • PC / BNC / DVI • • HDMI • MagicInfo • • Component Note • The TV menu is available when a TV tuner box is installed. • The MagicInfo menu is available when a network box is installed. Source List MENU →...
  • Page 62: Picture [Pc / Bnc / Dvi / Magicinfo Mode]

    This is deactivated when a TV tuner box is installed. MagicInfo The MagicInfo menu is available when a network box is installed. This is activated when a TV tuner box is installed. BNC mode is not supported if the component cable is connected. To use BNC mode, remove the component cable and connect the BNC cable.
  • Page 63 • • HDMI • MagicInfo • • Component Note • The TV menu is available when a TV tuner box is installed. • The MagicInfo menu is available when a network box is installed. MagicBright MENU → → ENTER → [Picture] → ENTER → [MagicBright] → MagicBright is a feature providing the optimum viewing environment depending on the con- tents of the image you are watching.
  • Page 64 Custom By using the on-screen menus, the contrast and brightness can be changed to your personal preference. MENU → → ENTER → [Picture] → Note By adjusting the picture using the Custom function, MagicBright will change to Custom mode. Contrast MENU →...
  • Page 65 Normal Warm Custom Note If you set the Color Tone to Cool, Normal, Warm, or Custom, the Color Temp function is disabled. If you set the Color Tone to Off, the Color Control function is disabled Color Control Adjusts individual Red, Green, Blue color balance. MENU →...
  • Page 66: Auto Adjustment

    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. If satisfactory results are not obtained using the Fine adjustment, use the Coarse adjustment and then use Fine again. (Available in PC mode only) MENU →...
  • Page 67 (Available in PC mode only) Note The direct button on the remote control is the 'AUTO' button. Signal Balance This is used to make up for the weak RGB signal transmitted by a long signal cable. MENU → → ENTER → [Picture] → ance] (Available in PC mode only) Signal Balance...
  • Page 68 R-Offset MENU → → ENTER → [Picture] → Balance] → → ENTER → [Signal Control] → → → ENTER G-Offset MENU → → ENTER → [Picture] → Balance] → → ENTER → [Signal Control]→ → , → ENTER B-Offset MENU → →...
  • Page 69: Brightness Sensor

    → ENTER → Dynamic Contrast automatically detects the distribution of the visual signal and adjusts to create an optimum contrast. 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.
  • Page 70 The LCD Display has four automatic picture settings ("Dynamic", "Standard", "Movie" and "Custom") that are preset at the factory. Dynamic, Standard, Movie, or Custom can be activated. Dynamic Standard Movie Custom Note The direct button on the remote control is the 'P.MODE' button. Custom By using the on-screen menus, the contrast and brightness can be changed to your personal preference.
  • Page 71 Adjusts the picture Color. Tint MENU → → ENTER → [Picture] → → [Tint] → , → ENTER Adds a natural tone to the display. Note Tint function can be available just in NTSC system. Color Tone MENU → → ENTER → [Picture] → The color tones can be changed.
  • Page 72: Digital Nr (Digital Noise Reduction)

    Size MENU → → ENTER → [Picture] → 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.
  • Page 73 The Film Mode feature offers you a theater-quality viewing experience. (In HDMI mode, this function can be available when the input signal is interlaced scan; it cannot be available with progressive scan signal.) Dynamic Contrast MENU → → ENTER → [Picture] → Contrast ] →...
  • Page 74 Sound Available Modes • PC / BNC / DVI • • HDMI • MagicInfo • • Component Note • The TV menu is available when a TV tuner box is installed. • The MagicInfo menu is available when a network box is installed. Mode MENU →...
  • Page 75 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 →...
  • Page 76 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. It is fully compatible with all multichannel formats. Note The direct button on the remote control is the 'SRS' button.
  • Page 77: Clock Set

    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 78: Menu Transparency

    On Timer MENU → → → → ENTER → [Setup] → [On Timer] → 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 →...
  • Page 79: Safety Lock Pin

    Safety Lock PIN MENU → → → → ENTER → [Setup] → → → [0∼9] → [0∼9] → [0∼9] → [0∼9] The password can be changed. Energy Saving MENU → → → → ENTER → [Setup] → → → → →...
  • Page 80 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. MENU →...
  • Page 81 Displays a natural image with the original aspect ratio intact. Horizontal MENU → → → → ENTER → [Setup] → → → → Wall ]→ → ENTER → [Horizontal] → → Sets how many parts the screen should be divided horizontally. Five adjustment levels: 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5.
  • Page 82: Safety Screen

    • 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 83: Vertical Line

    Vertical Line MENU → → → → ENTER → [Setup] → → → → → → → → ENTER → [Safety Screen] → ENTER → [Pixel Shift] → Sets how many pixels the screen moves vertically. Five adjustment levels: 0, 1, 2, 3, and 4. Time MENU →...
  • Page 84 Mode MENU → → → → ENTER → [Setup] → → → → → → → → ENTER → [Safety Screen] → → ENTER → [Timer] → You can change the Safety Screen Type. Scroll Eraser Period MENU → → → → ENTER → [Setup] → → → → → → → → ENTER → [Safety Screen] →...
  • Page 85 Scroll MENU → → → → ENTER → [Setup] → → → → → → → → ENTER → [Safety Screen] → → ENTER → [Scroll] → This function prevents after-images on the screen by moving all the pixels on the LCD ac- cording to a pattern.
  • Page 86: Power On Adjustment

    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 x768 @ 60Hz, by using this function(Resolution Select), you can have the picture displayed on the screen in the specified resolution.
  • Page 87 Select the brightness of the grey for the screen background. Light Dark Reset Reverts the product settings to factory defaults. The Reset function is only available when PC / DVI is being used. MENU → → → → ENTER → [Setup] → → → → →...
  • Page 88: Multi Control

    Note This function does not operate when Dynamic Contrast is set to On in PC, DVI, AV, HDMI, TV modes. Multi Control Available Modes • PC / BNC / DVI • • HDMI • MagicInfo • • Component Multi Control Assigns an individual ID to the SET.
  • Page 89 • Component Note • The operating system for this set only supports English so the other languages might be corrupted on the screen. • For MagicInfo, a remote control is available for MagicInfo. However, it is recommended using a separate USB keyboard. •...
  • Page 90 Adjusting the LCD Display 1. Select Magicinfo in the Source List menu. 2. The MUTSetup screen appears. Select the language you want to use. 3. Press the Install button. If you select Do not show again and click the Install button, the Scheduler screen is displayed after rebooting.
  • Page 91 7. The Player screen of Magicinfo pro is displayed. Note To finish the MagicInfo, press ALT + F12. Photo The JPEG, BMP file format are supported. Auto...
  • Page 92: Slide Show

    Automatically fits the image to the window. Original Shows the properties of the original file. Slide Show Displays the properties of the original file as they are. Interval Controls the time intervals between image files for a slide show. (5 Sec, 10 Sec, 20 Sec, 30 Sec, 60 Sec)
  • Page 93 Rotation Displays an image file by turning it clockwise by 90 degrees. Zoom Displays a reduced picture.
  • Page 94 Close Closes the image control Menu. Music The MP3 file format is supported. Movie The MPEG1, WMV file format are supported.
  • Page 95 Play Plays a movie file. Full Size Plays a movie file in full screen.
  • Page 96 OFFICE / HTML PPT(Power Point), DOC(MS Word), XLS(MS Excel), PDF, HTML, HTM files are displayed. Note • Install the proper viewer(freeware) program to see the MS Office(Word, Excel, Power Point) or PDF doucuments. Internet Connects to the Internet Setup Sets various functions in MagicInfo mode. A password must be entered to access Setup mode.
  • Page 97: Schedule View

    Schedule View Displays a schedule. TCP/IP Changes the TCP/IP settings.
  • Page 98 Connection Modifies the network settings. Password The password can be changed. • The password should be between 6 and 12 characters in numeric format. (You should enter a password between 6 and 12 characters in numeric format) • If you enter the wrong password three times, the setup configuration is reset and a warning message appears from the server.
  • Page 99: Play Option

    • If you forget the password, enter Info, 8, 2 and 4 on the remote control to initialize the password. This will reset the previous settings of Setup mode. File Local : You can delete or copy files on both local and removable disks. Play Option You can set the repeat play and screen settings.
  • Page 100 • File Repeat - Select Repeat File to play a movie or tune in the list repeatedly. • List Repeat - Select Repeat List to play movies or tunes in the list in sequence repeatedly. Rotation - Sets the picture orientation. •...
  • 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

    • Do not use benzene, thinner or other flammable sub- stances, or a wet cloth. • We recommend that a SAMSUNG cleansing agent is used to prevent damage to the screen. • Never use acetone, benzene or thinner. (They may cause flaws or deformation of the screen surface.)
  • 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: Problems Related To Magicinfo

    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. Problems related to MagicInfo Note Making a Bootable USB Flash Disk.
  • Page 106 Set the resolution in the Control Panel → Appearance and Themes → Display → Screen Saver. Set the function in the BIOS-SETUP of the computer. (Refer to the Windows / Computer Manual). Windows ME/2000: Set the resolution at the Control Panel → Display → Screen Saver. Set the function in the BIOS-SETUP of the computer.
  • Page 107: Specifications

    Specifications General General Model Name LCD Panel Size Display area Pixel Pitch Synchronization Horizontal Vertical Display Color 16.7 M Resolution Optimum resolution Maximum resolution 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz (RB) 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≥...
  • Page 108 Dimensions (W x H x D) / Weight SyncMaster 520DXn 1211 x 713 x 137.1 mm ( 47.7 x 28.1 x 5.4 inch)(Without VESA Mounting Interface 400 x 800 mm Environmental considerations Operating 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.
  • Page 109 Item Contents Photo Music Movie File Internet Browser Language MagicInfo Pro - Server Requirement Note This is activated when a network box is installed in the DXn or DX model. Minimum Recommended 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.
  • Page 110: Preset Timing Modes

    State Power 520DXn Consump- tion PowerSaver (When used as a normal monitor) State Power Indicator Power 520DX Consump- tion 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.
  • Page 111 Display Mode Horizontal Frequency (kHz) VESA, 1360 x 768 47.712 VESA, 1600 x 1200 75.000 VESA, 1920 x 1080 66.587 Horizontal Frequency The time to scan one line connecting the right edge to the left edge of the screen horizontally is called the Horizontal Cycle and the inverse number of the Hor- izontal Cycle is called the Horizontal Frequency.
  • Page 112: For Better Display

    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.
  • Page 113 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 114: 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 115 Note ( Please check CD's User Guide at "OSD Function", some model's will not availa- ble ) Apply the Screen Pixel function on Product • Apply the Screen Pixel function - Symptom: Dot with Black Color move up and down. - Select method •...
  • Page 116 - Select method • Instruction Guide : OSD Menu -> Set Up -> Safety Screen -> Eraser • Time Interval : 1 ~ 10 hours ( Recommend : 1 ) • Time Period : 10 ~ 50 second ( Recommend : 50 ) Note ( Please check CD's User Guide at "OSD Function", some model's will not availa- ble )
  • Page 117 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.
  • Page 118 (0900-7267864) (€ 0,10/Min) NORWAY 3 - SAMSUNG (7267864) POLAND 0 801 1SAMSUNG (172678) 022 - 607 - 93 - 33 PORTUGAL 808 20 - SAMSUNG (7267864) http://www.samsung.com/pt SLOVAKIA 0800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) SPAIN 902 - 1 - SAMSUNG(902 172 678) SWEDEN 0771 726 7864 (SAMSUNG)
  • Page 119 1-800-3000-8282 1800 110011 INDONESIA 0800-112-8888 JAPAN 0120-327-527 MALAYSIA 1800-88-9999 NEW ZEALAND 0800 SAMSUNG(0800 726 786) http://www.samsung.com/nz PHILIPPINES 1-800-10-SAMSUNG (726-7864) 1-800-3-SAMSUNG(726-7864) 1-800-8-SAMSUNG(726-7864) 02-5805777 SINGAPORE 1800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) THAILAND 1800-29-3232, 02-689-3232 TAIWAN 0800-329-999 VIETNAM 1 800 588 889 Middle East & Africa SOUTH AFRICA...
  • Page 120 Terms Dot Pitch Vertical Frequency Horizontal Frequency The image on a monitor is composed of red, green and blue dots. The closer the dots, the higher the resolution. The dis- tance between two dots of the same color is called the 'Dot Pitch'.
  • Page 121: Correct Disposal

    Interlace and Non-Interlace Methods Plug & Play Resolution SRS TS XT Correct Disposal Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) - Europe only Showing the horizontal lines of the screen from the top to the bottom sequentially is called the Non-Interlace method while showing odd lines and then even lines in turn is called the Interlace method.
  • Page 122 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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