Connection Using the HDMI Cable Correct posture to use the product Connection Using an HDMI-DVI Cable Connecting the Power Troubleshooting Guide Setting Optimum Resolution Requirements Before Contacting Samsung Preparations Customer Service Centre Product diagnosis (Screen issue) Installation Checking the Resolution and Frequency...
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Table of contents Specifications General Standard Signal Mode Table Appendix Responsibility for the Pay Service (Cost to Customers) Not a product defect A Product damage caused by customer's fault Others...
DC voltage: Rated voltage marked literature concerning operation and with this symbol is DC voltage. • Only use the power cord provided with your product by Samsung. Do not use the power cord with maintenance. other products. Class II product: This symbol indicates •...
Do not expose the product to direct sunlight, heat, or a hot object such as a stove. ‒ Be sure to consult Samsung Customer Service Centre if you want to install the product at such a ‒ The product lifespan may be reduced or a fire may result.
‒ Be sure to power off the product and disconnect the power cord when water or other foreign Warning substances have entered the product. Then contact Samsung Customer Service Centre. • There is a high voltage inside the product. Never disassemble, repair or modify the product •...
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Caution • Do not hold the product upside-down or move it by holding the stand. • Leaving the screen fixed on a stationary image for an extended period of time may cause afterimage – The product may fall and become damaged or cause an injury. burn-in or defective pixels.
High-glossy models can develop white stains on the surface if an ultrasonic wave humidifier is used nearby. ֜ Contact your nearest Samsung Customer Service Centre if you want to clean the inside of the product (Service fee will be charged.) Do not press the product screen with hands or other objects.
Preparations Installation Attaching the Stand ― Before assembling the product, place the product down on a flat and stable surface so that the screen is facing downwards. ― Disassembly is the reverse order of assembly. As shown in the figure, remove the product and foam cushion, and then place the product on the table with its front side facing the floor.
Stand assembly is complete. Caution Do not arbitrarily remove the panel film. If not observed, the warranty service may be restricted. Push the hook in the direction shown in the figure and then pull the stand base to detach the stand as shown in the figure. Separating the stand neck from the stand base Precautions for moving the product •...
Checking the space around the product Adjusting the Product Tilt ― The colour and shape of parts may differ from what is shown. Specifications are subject to change without Make sure to have enough space for ventilation when placing the product. An internal temperature rise notice to improve quality.
If you install the product on a slanted wall, it may fall and result in severe personal injury. Samsung wall mount with your anti-theft locking device for details.
Control Panel Parts Description Use this multi-directional button to turn on the power or navigate menus. ― The colour and shape of parts may differ from what is shown. Specifications are subject to change without This LED is power status indicator. notice to improve quality.
Direct Key Guide Analog mode Brightness ― On the Direct Key Guide screen, the following menu options appear when the product screen is switched on or the input source is changed. Auto Adjustment HDMI mode Source Brightness Features Source Eye Saver Mode Off Features Eye Saver Mode Off ―...
Connecting and Using a Source Device Read below before connecting the product. Before connecting the product, check the shapes of both ports of the supplied signal cables and the shapes and locations of the ports on the product and external device. Before connecting the product, make sure you remove the power cords from both the product and the external device to prevent damage to the product due to a short circuit or over current.
DC 14V HDMI ― When connecting an HDMI cable, use the cable that came with the components of the product. If you use an HDMI cable other than provided by Samsung, the image quality may be degraded. Port Description DC 14V Connects to the AC/DC adapter.
Connecting the Power Setting Optimum Resolution An information message about setting optimum resolution will appear if you power on the product for the first time after purchase. DC 14V HDMI Select a language on the product and change the resolution on your PC to the optimum setting. ―...
Menu → Function Key Guide ― The functions available may vary depending on the product model. The colour and shape of parts may differ from what is shown. Specifications are subject to change without notice to improve quality. Picture Description Picture Mode This menu provides an optimum picture quality suitable for the environment where the product will be used.
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Description mode When the external input is connected through HDMI PC/AV Mode is set to AV, Picture Mode has four automatic picture settings (Dynamic, Standard, Movie and Custom) that are preset at the factory. You can activate either Dynamic, Standard, Movie or Custom.
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Description Color Adjust the tint of the screen. • Color Tone: Select a colour tone that best suits your viewing needs. • Red: Adjust the red saturation level. Values closer to 100 mean greater intensity for the colour. • Green: Adjust the green saturation level. Values closer to 100 mean greater intensity for the colour. •...
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Description Response Time Accelerate the panel response rate to make video appear more vivid and natural. ― Standard mode when not playing a video or game. Screen Ratio Change the picture size. mode • Auto Wide mode • 16:9 Screen Fit ―...
OnScreen Display Description Transparency Set the transparency for the menu windows. Position • H-Position: Move the menu position to the left or right. • V-Position: Move the menu position up or down. Language Set the menu language. ― A change to the language setting will only be applied to the onscreen menu display. Display Time Set how long the menu window will remain on screen for when it is not in use.
System Description Eco Saving Plus Reduce energy consumption compared to consumption at the maximum brightness level. • Off: Deactivate the Eco Saving Plus function. • Auto: The power consumption will automatically be reduced by about 10% over the current setting. (The reduction of power consumption depends on the customer screen brightness condition.) •...
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Description Off Timer Plus Off Timer • Timer: Turn on Off Timer mode. • Turn Off After: The off timer can be set within a range of 1 to 23 hours. The product will automatically power off after the specified number of hours.
Support Description Self Diagnosis Perform this test when you experience a problem with your monitor's picture. ― Never turn off the power nor change the input source during self diagnosis. If possible, try not to interrupt testing. Information View the current software information. Refer to the actual monitor screen. Reset All Return all the settings for the product to the default factory settings.
Installing the Software Easy Setting Box Driver Installation To install the latest version of the product driver, download it from the Samsung website. (http://www.samsung.com) ― You can set the optimum resolution and frequency for this product by installing the corresponding drivers.
Check the following. Customer Service Centre Caution ― Before calling Samsung Customer Service Centre, test your product as follows. If the problem persists, contact Samsung Customer Service Centre. When the product makes popping (cracking) sound. The sound may be caused by contraction or expansion from temperature change of external Product diagnosis (Screen issue) components or internal circuit of the product.
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Screen issue The screen is too bright. The screen is too dark. Adjust Brightness and Contrast. Screen colour is inconsistent. The power LED is off. The screen will not switch on. Check that the power cable is connected properly. Change the Color settings.
Q & A ― Refer to the user manual for your PC or graphics card for further instructions on adjustment. How can I change the frequency? Set the frequency on your graphics card. • Windows 7: Go to Control Panel → Appearance and Personalization → Display → Screen Resolution → Advanced settings → Monitor, and adjust Screen Refresh Rate under Monitor settings. •...
Due to the nature of the manufacturing of this product, approximately 1 pixel per million (1ppm) may be brighter or darker on the LCD panel. This does not affect product performance. • The specifications are subject to change without notice to improve quality. • For detailed device specifications, visit the Samsung website.
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Open Source Licence Notice Open Source used in this product can be found on the following webpage (https://opensource. samsung.com). The terms HDMI, HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, HDMI trade dress and the HDMI Logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc.
• Use of supplies or separately sold product unspecified by Samsung. • Repair from a person besides an engineer of outsourcing service company or partner of Samsung Not a product defect Electronics Co., Ltd. •...
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