Page 1: Lcd Display
SyncMaster 400DX-3/460DX-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.
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
Safety Instructions Ensure that the power plug is plugged into the power outlet firmly and correctly. • Otherwise, this may result in fire. Do not forcefully bend or pull the power plug and do not place any heavy material on it. •...
Page 4 Safety Instructions DO NOT PLACE CANDLES, MOSQUITO REPELLANT, CIG- ARETTES AND ANY HEATING APPLIANCES NEAR THE PRODUCT. • Otherwise, this may result in fire. Keep heating appliances as far away from the power cord or the product as possible. • Otherwise, this may result in electric shock or fire.
Page 5 Safety Instructions When cleaning the power plug pins or dusting the power outlet, clean it with a dry cloth. • Otherwise, it may result in fire. When cleaning the product, make sure to disconnect the power cord. • Otherwise, it may result in electric shock or fire. When cleaning the product, disconnect the power cord and clean it with a soft, dry cloth.
Page 6 Safety Instructions If thunder or lightning 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 Safety Instructions To avoid eyestrain, do not sit too close to the product. Take a rest for at least five (5) minutes after using the monitor for one (1) hour. This reduces eye fatigue. Do not install it in an unstable location such as an unstable rack or uneven surface or a location exposed to vibrations.
Page 8 Safety Instructions 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 Safety Instructions Do not put any heavy objects on the product. • This may result in personal injury and/or damage to the prod- uct.
Page 10: Checking The Contents Of The Package
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 Check the contents of the Remove the Styrofoam holding the grooves on package.
Page 11 Introduction Manuals Quick Setup Guide Warranty Card User's Manual (Not available in all loca- tions) Cables Power Cord D-Sub Cable Others Remote Control Batteries (AAA X 2) (BP59-00138B) (Not available in all loca- tions) Sold separately Semi Stand KIT LAN Cable USB Cable RGB to BNC Cable RGB to COMPONENT Ca-...
Page 12 Introduction Sold separately Wall Mount KIT TV Tuner Box HDMI Cable HDMI-DVI Cable 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 13 Introduction However, the picture may display abnormally if the connected external input signal is different from the selected video signal. • A TV tuner box (sold separately) must be connected to use the TV. • MagicInfo can only be enabled when a network box is connected. PIP button Push the PIP button to turn the PIP screen On / Off.
Page 14 Introduction POWER S/W ON [ ] / OFF Switches the LCD Display On/Off. POWER The power cord plugs into the LCD Display and the wall outlet. IR OUT/IN Receives a signal from the remote control and outputs the signal through Loopout when a removable sensor board is connected.
Page 15 Introduction • The status of the cable may have a great effect on the Loopout performance. RGB/COMPONENT IN (PC/COMPO- NENT Connection Terminal (Input)) • Connect the [RGB/COMPONENT IN] port on the monitor to the RGB port on the PC using the D-SUB cable. •...
Page 16 Up to HDMI 1.3 can be supported. Note To use MagicInfo, the network box specified separately by Samsung must be installed in- side the product and the MagicInfo output of the network box must be connected to the [HDMI IN 2 (MAGICINFO)] terminal.
Page 17 Introduction RJ 45 MDC (MDC PORT) MDC(Multiple Display Control) Program Port Connect the LAN cable to [RJ45 MDC] on the product and LAN on the PC. To use an MDC, the MDC program must be installed on the Note Go to Multi Control and select RJ45 MDC as the MDC Connection.
Page 18 Introduction Insert the Kensington Lock into the se- curity slot ( ) on the back of the dis- play. Lock the lock ( Note • These are general instructions. For exact instructions, see the User Manual sup- plied with the locking device. •...
Page 19: Remote Control
Introduction POWER Connect the [POWER] terminal of the prod- uct and the [POWER] terminal of the monitor using a power extension cable. POWER Connects to a mains socket via the power cord. POWER S/W ON [ I ] / OFF Turns the network box on or off.
Page 20 Introduction MENU RETURN EXIT MagicInfo Turns the product On. POWER Turns the product Off. Used to enter the password during the OSD adjustment or Number Buttons to use MagicInfo. Press to change the channel. The "-" button is used to select Digital channels. / GUIDE button Electronic Program Guide (EPG) display.
Page 21 Exits from the menu screen. EXIT MagicInfo Quick Launch Button. MagicInfo Note This button is disabled for products that do not support MagicInfo. User Installation Guide Note • Be sure to call an installation expert of Samsung Electronics to install the product.
Page 22: Tilt Angle And Rotation
The warranty becomes invalid if the product is installed by someone other than a profes- sional authorized by Samsung Electronics. • A Samsung Electronics service center can provide details. Tilt Angle and Rotation The product can be tilted up to 15 degrees from a vertical wall.
Page 23: Embedded Mount Guide
Introduction Note A Samsung Electronics service center can provide details. 2. Embedded Mount guide <Side view> <Top view> A : min. 40 mm B : min. 70 mm C : min. 50 mm D : min. 50 mm E : Ambient temperature Measuring point <35! •...
Page 24: Mechanical Layout
• 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 25: Accessories (Sold Separately)
Introduction Dimensions 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 optional stand...
Page 26 Introduction • Dimension with welcome board...
Page 27: Wall Bracket Installation
Introduction • Dimension with other accessories Wall Bracket Installation • Contact a technician for installing the wall bracket.
Page 28: To Mount The Product On The Wall Bracket
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.
Page 29: Wall Bracket Angle Adjustment
Introduction 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. LCD Display Wall Bracket Wall...
Page 30 Introduction 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 RS232C(9 pin) TxD(No.2) RxD(No.3) GND(No.5) Bits rate 9600 bps Data Bits 8 bit Parity None...
Page 31: Control Codes
Introduction • RS232C cable Connector : 9-pin D-Sub Cable : Cross (reversed) cable -P1- -P1- -P2- -P2- FEMALE ---------> FEMALE <--------- ---------- • Connecting method Control codes • Get control Header command DATA Length CheckSum 0xAA command type • Set control Header command DATA...
Page 32 Introduction Power control 0x11 Volume control 0x12 0~100 Input source control 0x14 Screen Mode control 0x18 Screen Size control 0x19 0~255 PIP on/off control 0x3C Auto adjustment control 0x3D Video wall Mode control 0x5C Safety Lock 0x5D - 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.
Page 33 Introduction • com- DATA Header Ack/Nak r-CMD Val1 Check mand Length 0xAA 0xFF ‘A’ 0x11 Power Power : Same as above • com- DATA Header Ack/Nak r-CMD Val1 Check mand Length 0xAA 0xFF ‘N’ 0x11 ERR : Error code that shows what occurred error is •...
Page 34 Introduction • Input Source Control • Function Personal Computer changes input source of TV / Monitor. • Get Input Source Status Header command DATA Length CheckSum 0xAA 0x14 • Set Input Source Header command DATA DATA Length CheckSum 0xAA 0x14 Input Source Input Source : Input Source code to be set on TV / Monitor 0x14...
Page 35 Introduction Input 0xAA 0xFF ‘A’ 0x14 Source Input Source : Same as above • com- DATA Header Ack/Nak r-CMD Val1 Check mand Length 0xAA 0xFF ‘N’ 0x14 ERR : Error code that shows what occurred error is • Screen Mode Control •...
Page 36 Introduction • com- DATA Header Ack/Nak r-CMD Val1 Check mand Length 0xAA 0xFF ‘N’ 0x18 ERR : Error code that shows what occurred error is • Screen Size Control • Function Personal Computer recognizes the screen size of TV / Monitor. •...
Page 37 Introduction • Set the PIP ON / OFF Header command DATA DATA Length CheckSum 0xAA 0x3C PIP : The PIP ON / OFF code to set for the TV or Monitor 1 : PIP ON 0 : PIP OFF • com- DATA Header...
Page 38 Introduction Auto Ad- 0xAA 0xFF ‘A’ 0x3D justment • com- DATA Header Ack/Nak r-CMD Val1 Check mand Length 0xAA 0xFF ‘N’ 0x3D 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.
Page 39 Introduction com- DATA Header Ack/Nak r-CMD Val1 Check mand Length 0xAA 0xFF ‘N’ 0x5C 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.
Page 40: Connecting A Computer
Connections Connecting a Computer There are several ways to connect the computer to the monitor. Choose one from the following options. Using the D-sub (Analog) connector on the video card. • Connect the D-sub to the 15-pin, [RGB/COMPONENT IN] port on the back of your LCD Display and the 15 pin D-sub Port on the computer.
Page 41: Connecting To Other Devices
Connect the power cord for your LCD Display to the POWER port on the back of the LCD Display. Turn on the power switch. Note Contact a local SAMSUNG Electronics Service Center to buy optional items. Connecting to Other devices Note •...
Page 42: Connecting Av Devices
Connections Connect between the [DVI OUT(LOOPOUT)] port on the LCD Display and the input port on another monitor using a DVI cable. Connect between the [AUDIO OUT] port on the LCD Display and the audio input port on another monitor using a stereo cable. Note •...
Page 43: Connecting To A Camcorder
Connections 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 Dis- play .
Page 44: Connecting Using A Hdmi Cable
Connections Connecting Using a HDMI Cable 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"...
Page 45: Connecting A Dvd Player
Connections Note Press SOURCE on the product or remote control and select "HDMI1 / HDMI2" Connecting a DVD Player Connect a RGB to Component cable between the [RGB/COMPONENT IN] port on the LCD Display and the P , Y, P jacks on the DVD player.
Page 46: Connecting To An Audio System
Connect a set of audio cables between the AUX L, R jacks on the AUDIO SYSTEM and [AUDIO OUT] on LCD Display. Connecting a Network Box (sold separately) Note • Network boxes are sold separately. • For more information on how to purchase and install a network box, contact Samsung Electronics.
Page 47: Connecting The Power
Connections Connecting the Power Connect the [POWER] terminal of the product and the [POWER] terminal of the installed network box using a power extension cable. Connect the power cord to [POWER] on the network box and mains sock- Turn on the power switch. 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 HDMI cable.
Page 48: Connecting A Lan Cable
Connections Connecting a LAN Cable Connect the LAN cable between the [LAN] port on the product and the [LAN] port on your PC. Connecting a USB devices You can connect USB devices such as a mouse or keyboard.
Page 49: Using The Software
Prepare a blank disk and download the driver program file at the Internet web site shown here. Internet web site : http://www.samsung.com/ Installing the Monitor Driver (Automatic) Insert CD into the CD-ROM drive. Click "Windows". Choose your monitor model in the model list, then click the "OK" button.
Page 50: Installing The Monitor Driver (Manual)
Using the Software Note This monitor driver is certified by Microsoft, and installing it will not damage your system. The certified driver will be posted on Samsung Monitor homepage. http://www.samsung.com/ Installing the Monitor Driver (Manual) ® Microsoft Windows Vista™‚ Operating System Insert your Manual CD into your CD-ROM drive.
Page 51 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. http://www.samsung.com/ 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 52 Using the Software 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 53 Using the Software 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 54 Then click "OK" button. Note This monitor driver is certified by Microsoft, and this installation will not damage your system. The certified driver will be posted on Samsung Monitor homepage. http://www.samsung.com/ Click the "Close" button, then click the "OK" button continually.
Page 55: Microsoft ® Windows ® 2000 Operating System
Using the Software 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 56 Using the Software If you can see the "Digital Signature Not Found" window, then click the "Yes" button. Then click the "Finish" button and the "Close" button. ® ® Microsoft Windows Millennium Operating System Click "Start", "Setting", "Control Panel". Double click the "Display" icon. Select the "Settings"...
Page 57 Using the Software Set a Keyboard for your computer. The next screen is for setting your monitor. First of all, set a horizontal frequency for your monitor. (You can enter the frequency directly.) Set a vertical frequency for your monitor. (You can enter the frequency directly.) Enter the model name of your monitor.
Page 58: Installation Problems
Using the Software 10. If the installation is successfully completed, the quick MDC System execution icon will appear on the desktop. MDC execution icon may not appear depending on specification of computer sys- tem or monitor. If that happens, press F5 Key. Installation Problems The installation of MDC can be affected by such factors as the video card, motherboard and the network environment.
Page 59: 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 60: Port Selection
Main Icons Remote control Selection Buttons Safety Lock Refresh Port Selection Display Selection Lamp Control Info Grid Option... Control Tools Dropdown Selectors OSD Display Use the main icons to switch into each screen. Allows you to enable or disable the remote control signal receiving function of the display unit. Set the Safety Lock function.
Page 61 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 62 3) Image Size 4) On Timer 5) Off Timer 2. Selects displays you want to adjust using the Select button or checkboxes. System allows controlling some of the functions of the selected display. 1) Power On/Off - Turns the power of the selected display On/Off. 2) Volume - Controls the volume level of the selected display.
Page 63: Input Source
1) Source OSD - Sets whether the Source OSD will be displayed to indicate when the Source is changed. 2) Not Optimum Mode OSD - Sets whether the Optimum Mode OSD will be displayed to indicate if the current mode is not supported. 3) No Signal OSD - Sets whether the No Signal OSD will be displayed to indicate when there is no signal.
Page 64 • PC Mode 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 65: Image Size
S-Video - Changes the Input Source of the selected display to S-Video. Component - Changes the Input Source of the selected display to Component. MagicInfo - The Input source of MagicInfo works only on MagicInfo model. HDMI1/HDMI2 - Changes the Input Source of the selected display to HDMI. - Switches the input source for the selected Display to DP.
Page 66 DP may not be supported depending on the product. The Input source of MagicInfo works only on MagicInfo model. The Input source of TV works only on TV model. Image Size Control is available only for the displays for which power status is ON. Image Size TV, AV, S-Video, Component, DVI(HDCP), HDMI1, HDMI2, DTV.
Page 67 Info Grid shows some basic information necessary to Time Control. 1) Set clock - Set the current time for the selected display (PC Time). - To change the current time, first change the PC Time. 2) Timer - Sets up Timer1, Timer2, Timer3 and Holiday Management. 3) Shows whether Timer is activated.
Page 68: Pip Size
- Selects the volume when the selected monitor is turned on. 4) Source - Selects the external input source that will be displayed when the selected monitor is turned on. 5) Holiday - Applies the Holiday Management function to the Timer. 6) Repeat - Available selections include Once, EveryDay, Mon~Fri, Mon~Sat, Sat~Sun, and Manual.
Page 69: 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 70 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 71 Basic information required to adjust the Picture is displayed in the main menu. Settings for the selected monitor will be displayed if one of the connected monitors is selected, and the default settings will be displayed if all monitors are selected by clicking All and Select. If a value is changed in this screen, the current mode will automatically switch to custom mode.
Page 72 1. Click Settings of the main icons and the Settings Control screen appears. Basic information required to adjust settings is displayed. Settings for the corresponding SET will be imported and displayed on the slider if a display ID is selected, and the default settings will be displayed if all display IDs are selected by clicking All and Select.
Page 73: Image Lock
Settings Audio 1. Click Settings of the main icons and the Settings Control screen appears. Basic information required to adjust Audio is displayed in the display window. Settings for the corresponding SET will be imported and displayed on the slider if a display ID is selected, and the default settings will be displayed if all display IDs are selected by clicking All and Select.
Page 74: 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 75 An "Info Grid" showing several basic data items appears. 1) Maintenance - Allows the Maintenance Control function for all input sources. 2) 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. - Allows you to adjust the backlight of the selected display regardless of the time.
Page 76: 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 77 1) Video Wall - A Video Wall is a set of video screens that are connected together, so that each screen shows a part of the whole picture or so that the same picture is repeated on each screen. 2) Video Wall Control - Video Wall properties can be configured.
Page 78: Troubleshooting
Natural 3) Video Wall (Screen divider) - The screen can be divided into. You can select a number of screens with a different layout when dividing. Select a mode from Screen divider. Select a display from Display Selection. The place will be set up by pressing a number in the selected mode. The maximum number of monitors that can be arranged: Horizontal X Vertical = 100 Up to 15 monitors can be arranged in a row.
Page 79 Settings Value Display In Multiple Display Mode When there are more than one displays connected, the settings values are displayed as follows. 1. No selection: Displays the Factory Default Value. 2. Selected one display: Fetches and displays the settings value for the selected display. 3.
Page 80 Connect the first display device and the PC by entering the IP address. To connect to another display device, use an RS-232C serial cable. Refer to the figure above. 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 81: Add A Device
Main Icons Lamp Control Add a Device Display Selection Remote Control Safety Lock Control Tools Fault Device Alert OSD Display Use the main icons to switch into each screen. You can add a device by entering the IP address configured on the monitor. Allows you to enable or disable the remote control signal receiving function of the display unit.
Page 82 1. Enter the IP address of the monitor to be connected and press the Add button to add the IP address. If you click the OK button, adding the monitor is completed. System 1. Click System in the main menu to open the system adjustment screen. Info Grid shows some basic information necessary to System.
Page 83 System allows controlling some of the functions of the selected display. 1) Power On/Off - Turns the power of the selected display On/Off. 2) Volume - Controls the volume level of the selected display. It receives the volume value of the selected display from the sets and displays it in the slider. (If you deselect a single display or all displays, the default value 10 will be restored.) (Mute On/Off) - Turns on/off the Mute function of the selected display.
Page 84 - Sets whether the Source OSD will be displayed to indicate when the Source is changed. 2) Not Optimum Mode OSD - Sets whether the Optimum Mode OSD will be displayed to indicate if the current mode is not supported. 3) No Signal OSD - Sets whether the No Signal OSD will be displayed to indicate when there is no signal.
Page 85 • PC Mode Info Grid shows some basic information necessary to Input Source Control. 1) PC - Changes the Input Source of the selected display to PC. 2) BNC - Changes the Input Source of the selected display to BNC. 3) DVI - Changes the Input Source of the selected display to DVI.
Page 86: Image Size
- Changes the Input Source of the selected display to Component. 9) MagicInfo - The Input source of MagicInfo works only on MagicInfo model. 10) HDMI1/HDMI2 - Changes the Input Source of the selected display to HDMI. 11) DP - Switches the input source for the selected display to DP. 12) Channel - Channel arrow appears when the Input Source is TV.
Page 87 Image Size TV, AV, S-Video, Component, DVI(HDCP), HDMI1, HDMI2, DTV 1. Click Image Size of the main icons and the Image Size control screen appears. Info Grid shows some basic information necessary to Image Size Control. 1) To adjust Image Size in TV, AV, S-Video, Component, HDMI1, HDMI2 or DTV mode, click the Video Source tab.
Page 88 Info Grid shows some basic information necessary to Time Control. 1) Clock Set - Set the current time for the selected display (PC Time). - To change the current time, first change the PC Time. 2) Timer - Sets up Timer1, Timer2, Timer3 and Holiday Management. 3) Shows whether Timer is activated.
Page 89 5) Holiday - Applies the Holiday Management function to the Timer. 6) Repeat - Available selections include Once, EveryDay, Mon~Fri, Mon~Sat, Sat~Sun, and Manual. Once : The Timer goes off only once. EveryDay : EveryDay: The Timer repeats daily. Mon~Fri : The Timer repeats from Monday through Friday. Mon~Sat : The Timer repeats from Monday through Saturday.
Page 90 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 91 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 92 Basic information required to adjust the Picture is displayed in the main menu. Settings for the selected monitor will be displayed if one of the connected monitors is selected, and the default settings will be displayed if all monitors are selected by clicking All and Select. If a value is changed in this screen, the current mode will automatically switch to custom mode.
Page 93 Basic information required to adjust settings is displayed. Settings for the corresponding SET will be imported and displayed on the slider if a display ID is selected, and the default settings will be displayed if all display IDs are selected by clicking All and Select. If a value is changed in this screen, the current mode will automatically switch to custom mode.
Page 94: Image Lock
Basic information required to adjust Audio is displayed in the display window. Settings for the corresponding SET will be imported and displayed on the slider if a display ID is selected, and the default settings will be displayed if all display IDs are selected by clicking All and Select. If a value is changed in this screen, the current mode will automatically switch to custom mode.
Page 95: 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 96 An "Info Grid" showing several basic data items appears. 1) Maintenance - Allows the Maintenance Control function for all input sources. 2) 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. - Allows you to adjust the backlight of the selected display regardless of the time.
Page 97: 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 98 1) Video Wall - A Video Wall is a set of video screens that are connected together, so that each screen shows a part of the whole picture or so that the same picture is repeated on each screen. 2) Video Wall Control - Video Wall properties can be configured.
Page 99 Natural 3) Video Wall (Screen divider) - The screen can be divided into. You can select a number of screens with a different layout when dividing. Select a mode from Screen divider. Select a display from Display Selection. The place will be set up by pressing a number in the selected mode. The maximum number of monitors that can be arranged: Horizontal X Vertical = 100 Up to 15 monitors can be arranged in a row.
Page 101: Adjusting The Lcd Display
Adjusting the LCD Display Input Available Modes • PC / DVI / DisplayPort • • Component • HDMI • MagicInfo • Note • A TV tuner box (sold separately) must be connected to use the TV. • MagicInfo can only be enabled when a network box is connected. Source List Use to select PC, HDMI or other external input sources connected to the LCD Display.
Page 102 Adjusting the LCD Display However, the picture may display abnormally if the connected external input signal is different from the selected video signal. 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.
Page 103 Adjusting the LCD Display • HDMI : PC • DisplayPort : PC Size Changes the Size of the PIP window. Note <Size> will be changed to <16:9> when <PIP> is <On>. Position Changes the Position of the PIP window. Transparency Adjusts the Transparency of PIP windows.
Page 104: Edit Name
Adjusting the LCD Display 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 •...
Page 105 Adjusting the LCD Display Mode Note Not available when Dynamic Contrast is set to On. 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.
Page 106: Color Tone
Adjusting the LCD Display Adjust the mid-range brightness (Gamma) for the picture. • Natural • Mode 1 Sets the picture brighter than Natural. • Mode 2 Sets the picture darker than Mode 1. • Mode 3 Increases the contrast between dark and bright colors. Color Tone Note Not available when Dynamic Contrast is set to On.
Page 107: Color Control
Adjusting the LCD Display Color Control Adjusts individual Red, Green, Blue color balance. Note Not available when Dynamic Contrast is set to On. Green Blue Color Temp. 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.
Page 108: Auto Adjustment
Adjusting the LCD Display Position Adjusts the screen location horizontally and vertically. Auto Adjustment The values of Fine, Coarse, Position are adjusted automatically. By changing the resolution in the control panel, the auto function is performed. Note Available in PC mode only. Signal Balance This is used to make up for the weak RGB signal transmitted by a long signal cable.
Page 109: Pip Picture
Adjusting the LCD Display B-Gain R-Offset G-Offset B-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.
Page 110: Dynamic Contrast
Adjusting the LCD Display Sharpness Adjusts the Sharpness of the PIP window on the screen. Color Adjusts the Color of the PIP window on the screen. Note PIP input only operates in AV, HDMI, or Component mode. Tint Adds a natural tone to the PIP window. Note PIP input only operates in AV, HDMI, or Component mode.
Page 111: Brightness Sensor
Adjusting the LCD Display Brightness Sensor Brightness Sensor detects the ambient light intensity so that the picture brightness can automatically be adjusted. Picture Reset Reset the screen settings. Picture [ AV / HDMI / Component Mode] Available Modes • PC / DVI / DisplayPort •...
Page 112 Adjusting the LCD Display Dynamic, Standard, Movie, or Custom can be activated. Note Not available when Dynamic Contrast is set to On. Dynamic Standard Movie Custom Custom By using the on-screen menus, the contrast and brightness can be changed to your personal preference.
Page 113 Adjusting the LCD Display Color Tone The color tones can be changed. The individual Color components are also user adjustable. Note Not available when Dynamic Contrast is set to On. Cool2 Cool1 Normal Warm1 Warm2 Note If you set the Color Tone to Cool2, Cool1, Normal, Warm1, or Warm2, the Color Temp. function is disabled.
Page 114: Digital Nr (Digital Noise Reduction)
Adjusting the LCD Display Video mode (HDMI [Video Timing], AV or Component): 16:9 - Zoom1 - Zoom2 - 4:3 - Screen Fit - Custom 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.
Page 115: Hdmi Black Level
Adjusting the LCD Display HDMI Black Level When a DVD or set-top box is connected to your TV via HDMI, it may cause a degradation in the screen quality, such as an increase in the black level, a low contrast, or discoloration, etc., depending on the external device connected.
Page 116 Adjusting the LCD Display 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. Dynamic Contrast Dynamic Contrast automatically detects the distribution of the visual signal and adjusts to create an optimum contrast.
Page 117: Available Modes
Adjusting the LCD Display Picture Reset Reset the screen settings. Sound Available Modes • PC / DVI / DisplayPort • • Component • HDMI • MagicInfo • Note • A TV tuner box (sold separately) must be connected to use the TV. •...
Page 118: Auto Volume
Adjusting the LCD Display Speech Selects Speech when watching a show that is mostly dialog (i.e., news). Custom Selects Custom if you want to adjust the settings according to your personal preferen- ces. Custom The sound settings can be adjusted to suit your personal preferences. Note •...
Page 119: Sound Select
Adjusting the LCD Display SRS TS XT SRS TS XT is a patented SRS technology that solves the problem of playing 5.1 multichannel content over two speakers. TruSurround XT delivers a compelling, virtual surround sound experience through any two-speaker playback system, including internal television speakers. It is fully compatible with all multichannel formats.
Page 120: Sound Reset
Adjusting the LCD Display External Sound is only output from the external speakers, and the volume can only be controlled for them as well. Sound Reset Reset the sound settings. Setup Available Modes • PC / DVI / DisplayPort • •...
Page 121: Clock Set
Adjusting the LCD Display Clock Set Current Time Setting. Sleep Timer Turns the LCD Display off automatically at certain times. Timer1 / Timer2 / Timer3 You can set the LCD display to automatically turn on or off at a specified time. Note •...
Page 122: Holiday Management
Adjusting the LCD Display • The Manual option allows you to select a day of the week. Holiday Management • You can register holidays. • Delete Selected You can delete selected holidays. Note • Only enabled when registered holidays are selected. •...
Page 123: Menu Transparency
Adjusting the LCD Display Menu Transparency Change the transparency of the background of the OSD. High Medium Opaque Safety Lock Change PIN The password can be changed. The preset password for the LCD Display is "0000". Note If you forgot your password, press the remote buttons INFO !’ EXIT !’ MUTE to reset the password to "0000."...
Page 124: Energy Saving
Adjusting the LCD Display Energy Saving This feature adjusts the power consumption of the unit in order to save energy. Video Wall A Video Wall is a set of video screens connected together, so that each screen shows a part of the whole picture or where the same picture is repeated on each screen.
Page 125: Screen Position
Adjusting the LCD Display 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. Fifteen adjustment levels: 1~15.
Page 126: Safety Screen
Adjusting the LCD Display 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. • Select a display in Display Selection. • The selection will be set up by pressing a number in the selected mode.
Page 127 Adjusting the LCD Display 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 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.
Page 128 Adjusting the LCD Display You can change the Safety Screen Type. • • Eraser • Pixel Period Use this function to set the execution period for each mode set in the timer. Time Within the set period of time specify a time for execution. •...
Page 129: Side Gray
Adjusting the LCD Display 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. •...
Page 130: Power On Adjustment
Adjusting the LCD Display 1360 x 768 1366 X 768 Note Selecting the menu is only allowed when the graphics resolution is set to 1024 x 768 @ 60Hz, 1280 x 768 @ 60Hz, 1360 x 768 @ 60Hz or 1366 x 768 @ 60Hz. Power On Adjustment Adjusts the Power On time for the screen.
Page 131: Temperature Control
Adjusting the LCD Display 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 ill automatically power off to prevent overheating if the temperature keeps rising.
Page 132: Button Lock
Adjusting the LCD Display 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.
Page 133: Lamp Schedule
Adjusting the LCD Display • 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. - A message will read <No Signal>...
Page 134: Not Optimum Mode Osd
Adjusting the LCD Display 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.
Page 135: Setup Reset
Adjusting the LCD Display 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 slide- show should be one second. The image extraction probability will decrease with other playback intervals.
Page 136: Multi Control
Adjusting the LCD Display Reset all the settings for the display. Multi Control Available Modes • PC / DVI / DisplayPort • • Component • HDMI • MagicInfo • Note • A TV tuner box (sold separately) must be connected to use the TV. •...
Page 137 Adjusting the LCD Display • 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 •...
Page 138 Adjusting the LCD Display • To setup MagicInfo on a Windows screen, a keyboard and mouse are required. • To setup MagicInfo on a Windows screen, refer to the MagicInfo Server Help. It is highly recommended not to turn off the AC power during an operation. •...
Page 139 Adjusting the LCD Display In step 2 of MagicInfo Setup Wizard, you don’t have to go to Network Setting on the desktop to make your settings for TCP/IP. You just do that at step 2 of MagicInfo installation. 3. Select Language - step 3 When using multiple languages, you can choose and set a specific language among them.
Page 140 Adjusting the LCD Display You can select which rotation type will be applied to your device. 5. Setup Information Shows the settings that have been selected by the user. Note If the MagicInfo icon is not displayed on the notification area, double click the MagicInfo icon on the window desktop.
Page 141: 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 142: Symptoms And Recommended Actions
Troubleshooting • Do not use benzene, thinner or other flammable sub- stances. 2) Maintaining the Flat Panel Display Screen. Clean with a soft cloth (cotton flannel). • Never use acetone, benzene or thinner. (They may cause flaws or deformation of the screen surface.) •...
Page 143: Problems Related To The Screen
Troubleshooting 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.
Page 144: Problems Related To Audio
Troubleshooting 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 145 Troubleshooting Check if a special fluorescent or neon lamp is on in the vicinity. Q & A How can I change the frequency? The frequency can be changed by reconfiguring the video card. 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:...
Page 146: Specifications
Specifications General General Model Name SyncMaster 400DX-3 / 460DX-3 LCD Panel Size 400DX-3 40 inches (101 cm) 460DX-3 46 inches (116 cm) Display area 400DX-3 885.6 mm (H) x 498.15 mm (V) 460DX-3 1018.08 mm (H) x 572.67 mm (V)
Page 147 Specifications Weight With Network 400DX-3 19.3 Kg / 42.9 lbs Without Network 17.0 Kg / 37.5 lbs With Network 460DX-3 23.5 Kg / 51.8 lbs Without Network 21.2 Kg / 46.7 lbs VESA Mounting Interface 600 x 400 mm Environmental considerations Operating Temperature : 50°F ~ 104°F (10°C ~ 40°C) (With Network box)
Page 148 Specifications 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. When the network box is not connected Class B(Information Communication equipment for residential use) This device is registered for EMC requirements for home use (Class B).
Page 149: Preset Timing Modes
Specifications Note • The actual power consumption may be different from the indicated power consumption above if the system conditions or settings are changed. • To stop any power consumption, turn off the switch or disconnect the power cable on the back.
Page 150 Specifications 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. Unit: kHz Vertical Frequency Like a fluorescent lamp, the screen has to repeat the...
Page 151: For A Better Display
Information For a Better Display Adjust the computer resolution and screen injection rate (refresh rate) on the computer as described below to enjoy the best picture quality. You can have an uneven picture quality on screen if the best picture quality is not provided for TFT- LCD.
Page 152 Information 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 153 Information • 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 154 Information • Apply the Screen Bar function - Symptom: Horizontal / Vertical Bar with Black Color move up and down. Apply the Screen Erasing function on Product • Apply the Screen Erasing function - Symptom: 2 Vertical blocks move while erasing the display...
Page 155 Appendix Contact SAMSUNG WORLDWIDE Note If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center. North America U.S.A 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) http://www.samsung.com CANADA 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) http://www.samsung.com MEXICO 01-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) http://www.samsung.com Latin America ARGENTINA 0800-333-3733 http://www.samsung.com...
Page 156 RUMANIA http://www.samsung.com SERBIA 0700 SAMSUNG (0700 726 http://www.samsung.com 7864) SLOVAKIA 0800 - SAMSUNG (726-7864) http://www.samsung.com SPAIN 902 - 1 - SAMSUNG (902 172 http://www.samsung.com 678) SWEDEN 0771 726 7864 (SAMSUNG) http://www.samsung.com SWITZERLAND 0848 - SAMSUNG (7267864, http://www.samsung.com/ch CHF 0.08/min) http://www.samsung.com/...
Page 157 UKRAINE 0-800-502-000 http://www.samsung.com/ua http://www.samsung.com/ua_ru UZBEKISTAN 8-10-800-500-55-500 http://www.samsung.com Asia Pacific AUSTRALIA 1300 362 603 http://www.samsung.com NEW ZEALAND 0800 SAMSUNG (0800 726 http://www.samsung.com 786) CHINA 400-810-5858 http://www.samsung.com 010-6475 1880 HONG KONG (852) 3698 - 4698 http://www.samsung.com/hk http://www.samsung.com/ hk_en/ INDIA 3030 8282 http://www.samsung.com...
Page 158 U.A.E 800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) http://www.samsung.com Africa NIGERIA 0800 - SAMSUNG (726-7864) http://www.samsung.com SOUTH AFRICA 0860 - SAMSUNG (726-7864) http://www.samsung.com Terms Dot Pitch 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 159: Correct Disposal
Appendix Correct Disposal Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) - Europe only (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This marking on the product, accessories or literature indicates that the product and its electronic accessories (e.g.
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