Page 1: Lcd Display
SyncMaster 700DX-3 / 820DX-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 Safety Instructions • Wipe the monitor using a soft, slightly damp cloth that has been squeezed . Do not use a cleaning agent that contains alcohol or solvents, or that is surface active. Otherwise, the exterior may discolor or crack or the panel coating may come off.
Page 4: Installation
Safety Instructions Do not forcefully bend or pull the power plug and do not place any heavy material on it. • Otherwise, this may result in fire. Do not connect multiple appliances to the same power outlet. • Otherwise, this may cause fire due to overheating. Do not disconnect the power cord while using the product.
Page 5 Safety Instructions • 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. Do not install it in a badly ventilated location such as a bookcase or closet.
Page 6 Safety Instructions If there is a strange smell or a strange sound or smoke is coming from the product, disconnect the power plug immediately and con- tact a Service Center. • Otherwise, this may result in electric shock or fire. Do not place this product in a location exposed to moisture, dust, smoke, water, or in a car.
Page 7 Safety Instructions When using a fixed screen for a long time, an afterimage or stain may occur. • If you are not using your product for a long period of time, put it into sleep mode or use a moving screen saver. Set a resolution and frequency appropriate to the product.
Page 8 Safety Instructions Be careful that children do not place the battery in their mouths when removed from the remote control. Place the battery in a lo- cation that children or infants cannot reach. • If children have had the battery in their mouths, consult your doctor immediately.
Page 9 Safety Instructions Be careful when adjusting the angle of the product or the height of the stand. • This may result in personal injury as your hand or fingers may become caught. • Also, if you tilt the product too far, it may fall and cause personal injury.
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 Manual (Not available in all loca- tions) Cables Power Cord D-Sub Cable Others Remote Control Batteries (AAA X 2) (Not available in all loca- tions) Sold separately Wall Mount KIT TV Tuner Box RCA Stereo Cable HDMI-DVI Cable RGB to Component Cable...
Page 12 Introduction Sold separately DVI Cable RCA Cable Network Box Note Accessories that can be purchased with the product vary by country. 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.
Page 13 Introduction [PC] → [DVI] → [AV] → [Component] → [HDMI1] → [HDMI2] → [Dis- playPort] PIP button Push the PIP button to turn the PIP screen On / Off. • PC : DVI / AV / HDMI / DisplayPort • DVI / AV : PC •...
Page 14 Introduction POWER IN The power cord plugs into the LCD Display and the wall outlet. POWER S/W ON [ I ] / OFF Switches the LCD Display On/Off. 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 15 Introduction AV/COMPONENT AUDIO IN [R-AUDIO- Connect the [AV/COMPONENT AUDIO IN [R-AUDIO-L]] port on the monitor to the audio output port on the PC or on the external de- vice using an audio cable. AV IN Connect the [AV IN] terminal of your monitor to the video output terminal of the external device using a VIDEO cable.
Page 16 Introduction 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. For more information on how to purchase and install a network box, contact Samsung Electronics.
Page 17: Remote Control
Introduction Slide the end of the cable with the lock attached through the looped end of the Kensington lock cable. Insert the Kensington Lock into the se- curity slot ( ) on the back of the dis- play. Lock the lock ( Note •...
Page 18 Introduction SOURCE Number Buttons + VOL - CONTENT (HOME) MagicInfo Lite TOOLS Up-Down Left-Right / ENTER buttons RETURN The Color button / The PC/DVI/HDMI/DP selection button MagicInfo D.MENU MUTE MENU BLANK INFO EXIT LOCK Power on the product. Select a connected source device. SOURCE Power off the product.
Page 19 Introduction Adjust the volume. + VOL - Not available. CONTENT (HOME) Not available. MagicInfo Lite Quickly select frequently used functions. TOOLS - Enabled only when a TV tuner box (sold separately) is connected. Move to the upper, lower, left or right menu, or adjust an Up-Down Left-Right / EN- option's setting.
Page 20 Introduction Exit the current menu. EXIT It sets safe lock function. LOCK Dimensions 700DX-3 Dimensions...
Page 21 Introduction Dimensions 820DX-3...
Page 22: Installing The Wall Mount Kit
We recommend you contact a technician for assistance when installing the wall mount bracket. Samsung Electronics is not responsible for any damage to the product or injury to yourself or others if you elect to install the wall mount on your own.
Page 23: Cable Connections
Samsung is not liable for these kinds of accidents. • Samsung is not liable for product damage or per- sonal injury when a non-VESA or non-specified wall mount is used or the consumer fails to follow the product installation instructions.
Page 24 Introduction Signal Data Carrier Detect Received Data Transmitted Data Data Terminal Ready Signal Ground Data Set Ready Request to Send Clear to Send Ring Indicator • RS232C cable Connector : 9-pin D-Sub Cable : Cross cable -P1- -P1- -P2- -P2- FEMALE -------->...
Page 25: Control Codes
Introduction Control codes • Get control Header command DATA Length CheckSum 0xAA command type • Set control Header command DATA DATA Length CheckSum 0xAA command Value type • commanding words command type command Value range Power control 0x11 Volume control 0x12 0~100 Input source control...
Page 26 Introduction Header command DATA DATA 1 Length CheckSum 0xAA 0x11 Power Header command DATA DATA 1 Length 0xAA 0x11 If you want to control every mechanism connected with Serial Cable regardless of its ID, set ID part to "0xFE" and send commands. At the time, each product will follow commands but it will not respond with ACK.
Page 27 Introduction • Volume Control • Function Personal Computer changes volume of TV or Monitor. • Get Volume Status Header command DATA Length CheckSum 0xAA 0x12 • Set Volume Header command DATA DATA Length CheckSum 0xAA 0x12 Volume Volume : Volume value code to be set on TV or Monitor (0 ~ 100) •...
Page 28 Introduction Input Source : Input Source code to be set on TV or Monitor 0x14 0x1E 0x18 0x0C 0x04 S-Video 0x08 Component 0x20 MagicInfo 0x1F DVI_VIDEO 0x30 RF(TV) 0x40 0x21 HDMI1 0x22 HDMI1_PC 0x23 HDMI2 0x24 HDMI2_PC 0x25 DisplayPort Caution DVI_VIDEO, HDMI1_PC, HDMI2_PC →...
Page 29 Introduction Caution Only works with models include TV. • Get Screen Mode Status Header command DATA Length CheckSum 0xAA 0x18 • Set Picture Size Header command DATA DATA Length CheckSum 0xAA 0x18 Screen Mode Screen Mode : Screen Mode code to be set on TV or Monitor 0x01 16 : 9 0x04...
Page 30 Introduction 0xAA 0x19 • com- DATA Header Ack/Nak r-CMD Val1 mand Length Check Screen 0xAA 0xFF ‘A’ 0x19 Size Screen Size : Screen Size of TV or Monitor (Range : 0 ~ 255, Unit : Inch) • com- DATA Header Ack/Nak r-CMD Val1...
Page 31 Introduction • com- DATA Header Ack/Nak r-CMD Val1 Check mand Length 0xAA 0xFF ‘N’ 0x3C ERR : Error code that shows what occurred error is • Auto Adjustment Control (PC, BNC Only) • Function Personal Computer controls PC system screen automatically. •...
Page 32 Introduction • Get Video Wall Mode Header command DATA Length CheckSum 0xAA 0x5C • Set Video Wall Mode Header command DATA DATA Length CheckSum 0xAA 0x5C Video Wall Mode Video Wall Mode : Video Wall Mode code to be set on TV or Monitor 1 : Full 0 : Natural •...
Page 33 Introduction Header command DATA DATA Length CheckSum 0xAA 0x5D Safety Lock Safety Lock : Lock code to be set on TV or Monitor 1 : ON 0 : OFF • com- DATA Header Ack/Nak r-CMD Val1 mand Length Check Safety 0xAA 0xFF ‘A’...
Page 34: 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 35: 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 36: Connecting Av Devices
Connections Connecting AV Devices Connect an audio cable to [AV/COMPONENT AUDIO IN [R-AUDIO-L]] on the product and the audio port on an external device such as a VCR or DVD player. Connect a video cable to [AV IN] on the product and the video output port on the external device.
Page 37: Connecting Using A Hdmi Cable
Connections 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 38: Connecting Using A Dvi To Hdmi Cable
Connections Connecting Using a DVI to HDMI Cable Connect a DVI-HDMI cable to [HDMI IN 2 (MAGICINFO)] or [HDMI IN 1] and the DVI output port on the digital device. Connect 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 con- nect the opposite jack to the [RGB/DVI/DP/HDMI AUDIO IN] terminal of the LCD Display.
Page 39: Connecting A Dtv Set Top (Cable/Satellite) Box
Connections Note • Press SOURCE on the product or remote control and select "Component". • Then, start the DVD Player with a DVD disc inserted. • A RGB to component cable is optional. • For an explanation of Component video, consult your DVD manual. Connecting a DTV Set Top (Cable/Satellite) Box Connect a RGB to Component cable between the [RGB/COMPONENT IN] port on the LCD Display and the P...
Page 40: 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. Connecting the Power Connect the Power terminal on the product and the Power terminal on the network box to the outlet respectively, using the power cable.
Page 41: Connecting A Lan Cable
Note A MAGICINFO OUT-HDMI cable is provided with the network box. Connecting a LAN Cable Connect the LAN cable between the [LAN] port on the product and the [LAN] port on your PC. - Connection using a direct LAN cable - Connection using a cross LAN cable...
Page 42: Connecting A Usb Devices
Connections Connecting a USB devices You can connect USB devices such as a mouse or keyboard.
Page 43: 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 44: 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 45 This monitor driver is under certifying MS logo, and this installation will not damage your system. The certified driver will be posted on Samsung Monitor homepage. Click "Update Driver..." in the "Driver" tab. Check the "Browse my computer for driver software" checkbox and click "Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer".
Page 46 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 47 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 48 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 49 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 50 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 51 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 52 Using the Software Uninstallation Select Settings > Control Panel on the Start menu and double-click Add/Delete Program. Select MDC Unified from the list and click Change/Remove. Note • MDC installation can be affected by the graphics card, mother board and network conditions.
Page 53: What Is Mdc
What is MDC? Multiple display control "MDC" is an application that allows you to easily control multiple display devices simultaneously using a PC. Connecting to MDC Using MDC via RS-232C (serial data communications standards) An RS-232C serial cable must be connected to the serial ports on the PC and monitor.
Page 54 Using MDC via Ethernet Enter the IP for the primary display device and connect the device to the PC. One display device can connect to another using an RS-232C serial cable.
Page 55: Connection Management
Connection Management Connection management includes the Connection list and Connection list modification options. Connection list – Connection list shows the details of the connections such as connection setting (IP/ COM, Port No, MAC, and Connection Type), connection status, Set ID Range, and detected devices. Each connection can contain a maximum of 100 devices connected in serial daisy-chain fashion.
Page 56: Auto Set Id
Auto Set ID Auto Set ID feature assigns a Set ID for all the LFDs connected in daisy-chain of a selected connection. There can be a maximum of 100 LFDs in a connection. The Set ID is assigned sequentially in the daisy- chain running from 1 to 99, and then finally to Set ID 0.
Page 57: Command Retry
Command Retry This feature is used to specify the maximum number of times the MDC command will be retried in case of there being no reply or a corrupted reply from an LFD. The retry count value can be set using the MDC options window.
Page 58: Getting Started With Mdc
Getting Started with MDC To start the program, click Start Programs Samsung MDC Unified. Click Add to add a display device. If the connection is established via RS232C, go to Serial and specify the COM Port.
Page 59 If the connection is established via Ethernet, enter the IP that was entered for the display device.
Page 60: Main Screen Layout
Main Screen Layout Change the status of a display device or the properties of the program. Menu Bar View a list of connected display devices or device groups. Device Category View a list of schedules for display devices. Schedule Category Select the display device you want to adjust.
Page 61 Menus You can power on or off a selected device or change the input source or volume of the device. Choose display devices from the list of sets, and select the Home tab. Home Select an item and change the corresponding setting. Power On: Power on a selected display.
Page 62 This menu shows a list of display devices which have following errors - fan error, temperature † error, brightness sensor error, or lamp error. Select a display device from the list. The Repair button will be enabled. Click the refresh button to refresh the error status of the display device.
Page 63: Screen Adjustment
Screen Adjustment The screen settings (contrast, brightness, etc.) can be adjusted. Choose display devices from the list of sets, and select the Picture tab. Custom Select an item and change the corresponding screen setting. Color and Tint are not available if the input source is PC. Red, Green, Blue and PC Screen Adjustment are not available if the input source is Video.
Page 64 Options Dynamic Contrast Adjust the Dynamic Contrast for the selected display device. Gamma Control Change the gamma value for the selected display. Auto Motion Plus This option is used to view dynamic images. Off: Disable the Auto Motion Plus function. Clear: Set the level of Auto Motion Plus to clear.
Page 65 Size Picture Size Adjust the screen size for the selected display device. The Detail item will be disabled if Picture Size is set to a mode that does not support detailed configuration. The -/+ buttons can be used to adjust Zoom. The screen can be relocated using the up/down/left/right buttons.
Page 66: Sound Adjustment
Sound Adjustment You can change the sound settings. Choose display devices from the list of sets, and select the Sound tab. The Bass or Treble item will be disabled if the item is not supported by the selected set. Bass Adjust the bass for the selected display.
Page 67: System Setup
System Setup Choose display devices from the list of sets, and select the System tab. Video Wall The Video Wall function can be used to display part of a whole picture or repeat the same picture on each of connected multiple display devices. Video Wall is enabled only when devices are in the group.
Page 68 Select the number of horizontal display devices. A maximum of 15 displays can be arranged in a row. A maximum of 6 can be assigned to V if 15 is assigned to H. Select the number of vertical display devices. A maximum of 15 displays can be arranged in a row.
Page 69 Basic information required to adjust PIP will appear in the menu screen. PIP will be disabled when Video Wall is ON. Note that Picture Size is disabled when PIP is ON. PIP Size View the PIP Size of the current display. PIP Source Select a PIP input source.
Page 70 General User Auto Color Automatically adjust the screen colors. Available only in PC mode. Auto Power Set the product to automatically power on. Standby Control Set the standby mode to activate if an input source is not detected. Fan & Temperature Configure the settings required to detect the fan speed and internal temperature for the product's protection.
Page 71 Security Safety Lock Lock the on-screen menus. To unlock the menus, set Safety Lock to Off. Button Lock Lock the buttons on the display device. To unlock the buttons, set Button Lock to Off. OSD Display Source OSD Select whether to display a message when the Source is changed. Not Optimum Mode OSD Select whether to display a message when a non-compatible mode is selected.
Page 72 Time Clock Set Change the current time on the selected display device according to the time set on a PC. If the time is not set on the display device, null values will be displayed. Timer On Time: Set the time to power on the selected display device. Off Time: Set the time to power off the selected display device.
Page 73 Once † EveryDay † Mon~Fri † Mon~Sat † Sat~Sun † Manual † The checkboxes to select days of the week below Repeat are ena bled only if Manual is selected. Holiday Management Holiday Management allows you to prevent devices that are set to be powered on by the Timer from turning on at a specified date.
Page 74 Screen Burn Protection Pixel Shift Move the screen slightly at specified time intervals to prevent screen burn-in. Screen Saver This function prevents screen burn-in when the screen of the selected display device is left idle for an extended period of time. Interval: Set the interval to activate the Screen Saver.
Page 75: Tool Settings
The Safety Screen function can be used to prevent screen burn-in when a stationary image displays on the screen of a display device for an extended period of time. Lamp Control Lamp Control is used to adjust the backlight to reduce power consumption. Automatically adjust the backlight of the selected display device at a specified time.
Page 76 Reset Reset Picture Reset the screen settings. Reset Sound Reset the sound settings. Reset System Reset the system settings. Reset All Reset the screen, sound and system settings at the same time. Edit Column Select the items you want to display in the list of sets. Information View the program information.
Page 77: Other Functions
Other Functions Resizing a Window Place the mouse pointer on a corner of the program window. An arrow will appear. Move the arrow to customize the size of the program window.
Page 78 Group Management Creating Groups Create groups and manage the list of sets on a group basis. Duplicate group names cannot be used. Right-click and select Group>Edit in the display device list section on the left side of the program window. In the Edit Group window displayed, click Add on the sub level or Add on the same level.
Page 79 The Add on the same level button is enabled only if at least one group is created. Enter the group name. Deleting Groups Select a group name, and click Edit. In the Edit Group window displayed, click Delete. Click Yes. The group will be deleted. Renaming Groups Select a group name, and click Edit.
Page 80 Schedule Management Creating Schedules Create and register a schedule on a group basis. Click All Schedule List in the schedule section on the left side of the program window. The Add button will be enabled in the middle. Click the Add button. The Add Schedule window will appear.
Page 81 Click Add below the Device Group item, and select the group you want to add a schedule to. Select Date&Time/Action and click OK. The schedule will be added and a list of schedules will appear in the set list window. Device Group: Select a group.
Page 82: Troubleshooting Guide
Troubleshooting Guide Issue Solution The display you want to control Check the connection of the RS232C cable (check that the does not appear on the system cable is properly connected to appropriate serial port). information chart. Check that another display with a duplicate ID is not connected.
Page 83 How display properties are shown when multiple displays are used When no display is selected: The default value is displayed. When one display is selected: Settings for the selected display are displayed. When two displays are selected (e.g. in sequence of ID 1 andID 3): The settings for ID 1 are displayed before the settings for ID 3.
Page 84: 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. (US Only) MagicInfo can only be enabled when a network box(sold separately) is connected. Source List Use to select PC, HDMI or other external input sources connected to the LCD Display.
Page 85 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 86 Adjusting the LCD Display • HDMI : PC • DisplayPort : PC Size Changes the Size of the PIP window. Note Picture > 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 87: Source Autoswitch Settings
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 88: Source Autoswitch
Adjusting the LCD Display Source AutoSwitch When the Source AutoSwitch is On, the display video source will automatically be searched for active video. The Primary Source selection will be activated, if the current video source is not recognized. Secondary source selection will become active, if no primary video source is available. If the primary or secondary source is not recognized, the display will search again, if no active video is found the display will show the no-input-signal message.
Page 89: Secondary Source
Adjusting the LCD Display Specify Primary Source for the automatic input source. Secondary Source Specify Secondary Source for the automatic input source. Picture [PC / DVI / DisplayPort / MagicInfo Mode] Available Modes • PC / DVI / DisplayPort • •...
Page 90 Adjusting the LCD Display Recommended for displaying advertisements (e.g. videos or indoor or outdoor ads). Custom Custom By using the on-screen menus, the contrast and brightness can be changed to your personal preference. Note • By adjusting the picture using the Custom function, MagicBright will change to Cus- tom mode.
Page 91: Color Tone
Adjusting the LCD Display Increases the contrast between dark and bright colors. Color Tone Note Not available when Dynamic Contrast is set to On. The color tones can be changed. Cool Normal Warm Custom Note If you set the Color Tone to Cool, Normal, Warm, or Custom, the Color Temp. function is disabled.
Page 92: Image Lock
Adjusting the LCD Display Color Temp. is a measure of the 'warmth' of the image colors. Note • Not available when Dynamic Contrast is set to On. • This function is only enabled if the Color Tone is set to Off. Image Lock Image Lock is used to fine-tune and get the best image by removing noise that creates unstable images with jitters and shakiness.
Page 93: Signal Control
Adjusting the LCD Display Note • Available in PC mode only. • Not available when Dynamic Contrast is set to On. Signal Balance Selects either On or Off with the signal balance. Signal Control Note Available when Signal Balance is set to On. R-Gain G-Gain B-Gain...
Page 94: Pip Picture
Adjusting the LCD Display Size The Size can be switched. 16:9 PIP Picture Adjusts the PIP Screen Settings. Note • Available Modes: PIP On Contrast Adjusts the Contrast of the PIP window on the screen. Brightness Adjusts the Brightness of the PIP window on the screen. Sharpness Adjusts the Sharpness of the PIP window on the screen.
Page 95: Dynamic Contrast
Adjusting the LCD Display Note PIP input only operates in DVI, AV, HDMI, or Component mode. Dynamic Contrast Dynamic Contrast automatically detects the distribution of the visual signal and adjusts to create an optimum contrast. Note Disabled when PIP is set to On. Lamp Control Adjusts the inverter lamp in order to reduce energy consumption.
Page 96 Adjusting the LCD Display Picture [ AV / HDMI / Component / TV Mode] Available Modes • PC / DVI / DisplayPort • • Component • HDMI • MagicInfo • Note A TV tuner box (sold separately) must be connected to use the TV. (US Only) MagicInfo can only be enabled when a network box(sold separately) is connected.
Page 97 Adjusting the LCD Display Contrast Adjusts the Contrast. Brightness Adjusts the Brightness. Sharpness Adjusts the picture Sharpness. Color Adjusts the picture Color. Tint Adds a natural tone to the display. 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.
Page 98 Adjusting the LCD Display Warm2 Note If you set the Color Tone to Cool2, Cool1, Normal, Warm1, or Warm2, the Color Temp. function is disabled. 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 99: Digital Nr (Digital Noise Reduction)
Adjusting the LCD Display Digital NR (Digital Noise Reduction) Turns the Digital Noise Reduction feature Off / On. The Digital Noise Reduction feature allows you to enjoy clearer and crisper images. Note Digital NR function is not available for all resolutions. 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,...
Page 100 Adjusting the LCD Display Film Mode calibrates unnatural pictures that may occur in a movie (which is in 24 frames). - Moving subtitles may appear corrupted when this mode is enabled. (In HDMI mode, this function is available when the input signal is interlaced scan; it is not available in progressive scan.) PIP Picture Adjusts the PIP Screen Settings.
Page 101: Available Modes
Adjusting the LCD Display Lamp Control Adjusts the inverter lamp in order to reduce energy consumption. Note Not available when Dynamic Contrast is set to On. Brightness Sensor Brightness Sensor detects the surrounding light intensity and automatically optimizes the screen brightness accordingly. Picture Reset Reset the screen settings.
Page 102 Adjusting the LCD Display Mode The LCD Display has a built-in high fidelity stereo amplifier. Standard Selects Standard for the standard factory settings. Music Selects Music when watching music videos or concerts. Movie Selects Movie when viewing movies. 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.
Page 103: Auto Volume
Adjusting the LCD Display Allows you to Adjusts the sound balance between the left and right speakers. Auto Volume Reduces the difference in volume control between broadcasters. SRS TS XT SRS TS XT is a patented SRS technology that solves the problem of playing 5.1 multichannel content over two speakers.
Page 104: Speaker Select
Adjusting the LCD Display Speaker Select When you use the product with it connecting to a Home theater, turn the Internal speakers off so you can listen to sound from the Home theater's (external) speakers. Internal Sound is outputted both from the Internal speaker and the External speakers, but the volume control is only available from the Internal speaker.
Page 105: Clock Set
Adjusting the LCD Display Language You can choose one of 1 languages. Note The language chosen affects only the language of the OSD. It has no effect on any software running on the computer. Time Clock Set, Sleep Timer, Timer1 / Timer2 / Timer3, and Holiday Management can be set. Clock Set Current Time Setting.
Page 106: Timer1 / Timer2 / Timer3
Adjusting the LCD Display • • Timer1 / Timer2 / Timer3 You can set the LCD display to automatically turn on or off at a specified time. Note • Ho i l day : select Apply to disable the timer on holidays and Don't Apply to enable the timer on holidays.
Page 107: Menu Transparency
Adjusting the LCD Display • Delete Selected You can delete selected holidays. Note • Only enabled when registered holidays are selected. • More than one holiday can be selected and deleted. • Delete All You can delete all the registered holidays. Menu Transparency Change the transparency of the background of the OSD.
Page 108: Energy Saving
Adjusting the LCD Display 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 109: Video Wall
Adjusting the LCD Display 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. Note •...
Page 110: Screen Position
Adjusting the LCD Display Horizontal Sets how many parts the screen should be divided horizontally. Fifteen adjustment levels: 1~15. Note If Vertical is set to 15, the maximum value for Horizontal is 6. Vertical Sets how many parts the screen should be divided vertically. Fifteen adjustment levels: 1~15.
Page 111: Safety Screen
Adjusting the LCD Display Note When more than four displays are connected, we recommend a resolution of XGA (1024*768) or greater to prevent any picture degradation. 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 112 Adjusting the LCD Display 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 113 Adjusting the LCD Display 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. • Mode - Bar, Eraser, Pixel : 10~50 sec This function prevents after-images on the screen by moving long black and white vertical lines.
Page 114: Side Gray
Adjusting the LCD Display 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. • • Light • Dark Resolution Select When the picture is not displayed properly on the screen when setting the graphics card resolution of the computer to 1024 x 768 @ 60Hz, 1280 x 768 @ 60Hz, 1360 x 768@ 60Hz or 1366 x 768 @ 60Hz, by using this function(Resolution Select), you can have the picture displayed on the screen in the specified resolution.
Page 115 Adjusting the LCD Display 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 116: Fan Speed Setting
Adjusting the LCD Display Selects auto or manual for the fan speed settings. • Auto • Manual Fan Speed Setting Sets the fan speed within a range of 0 and 100. Note Enabled when Fan Control is set to Manual. Temperature Control Detects the product's internal temperature and specifies the desired temperature.
Page 117: Auto Power
Adjusting the LCD Display Shows the current temperature of the product. Auto Power Enables or disables Auto Power for the product. • • Note When Auto Power is On, the product will power on automatically as soon as it is connected to power.
Page 118: Standby Control
Adjusting the LCD Display Resets the color settings. Note Enabled only in PC mode. Standby Control Sets the standby mode, which will be activated when no input signal is detected. • A message will read <No Signal> if no input signal is detected. •...
Page 119 Adjusting the LCD Display Source OSD • • Not Optimum Mode OSD • • No Signal OSD • • MDC OSD •...
Page 120: Software Upgrade
Adjusting the LCD Display • Software Upgrade Performs a software upgrade. Connect the product to a computer via a digital signal such as DVI or HDMI. Click the BMP image file converted from an SW code. The image below will appear on the screen of the product.
Page 121: Setup Reset
Adjusting the LCD Display Setup Reset Reset all the values for a setting. Reset All 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 122 Adjusting the LCD Display • MDC Connection Selects a port to receive the MDC inputs from. • Communicates with the MDC via a RS232C MDC cable. • Communicates with the MDC via an RJ45 MDC cable. • Network Setting • IP Setting : Manual, Auto •...
Page 123 Adjusting the LCD Display Please make sure not to use the Power-On option when the LCD Display is in the process of shutting down since this may cause system errors on the LCD Display. • When using MagicInfo with the MagicInfo Server Program: perform Network mode. •...
Page 124 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 125 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 126: 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 127: 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 128: 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 129: 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 130 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 131: Specifications
Specifications General General Model Name SyncMaster 700DX-3 / 820DX-3 LCD Panel Size 700DX-3 70.0 inch (177 cm) 820DX-3 82.0 inch (207 cm) 1549.44 mm (H) x 871.56 mm (V) / Display area 700DX-3 61.0 inches (H) x 34.3 inches (V) 1805.76 mm (H) x 1015.74 mm (V) /...
Page 132 Note • Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice. • Attaching a Samsung ID (videowall kit) will increase the weight of an LFD by 1.6 kg. Note This device is a Class A digital apparatus. (USA Only) Dispose unwanted electronics through an approved recycler.
Page 133: Preset Timing Modes
Specifications PowerSaver 700DX-3 State Normal Op- Power sav- Power off Power off eration ing mode (Power But- (Power ton) Swich) Power Indicator Green Blink- Amber less than 1 less than 1 Power Consumption Typical : 680 watts watts (Without Watts Network) Rating : 740 Watts...
Page 134 Specifications Display Mode Horizontal Vertical Fre- Pixel Clock Sync Polarity Frequency quency (Hz) (MHz) (H/V) (kHz) IBM, 640 x 350 31.469 70.086 25.175 IBM, 720 x 400 31.469 70.087 28.322 IBM, 640 x 480 31.469 59.940 25.175 MAC, 640 x 480 35.000 66.667 30.240...
Page 135: 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 136 Information Power Off, Screen Saver, or Power Save Mode • Turn the power off for 2 hours after 12 hours in use • Set the Monitor to power off with the PC Display Properties Power Scheme. • Use a Screen saver if possible - Screen saver in one color or a moving image is recommended.
Page 137 Information Change the characters color periodically • Use Bright colors with little difference in luminance. - Cycle : Change the characters color and background color every 30 minutes • Every 30 minutes, change the characters with movement. • Have the images and logo cycle periodically. - Cycle: Display moving image together with Logo for 60 seconds after 4 hours in use.
Page 138 Information • Apply the Screen Erasing function - Symptom: 2 Vertical blocks move while erasing the display...
Page 139 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/ca http://www.samsung.com/ ca_fr (French) MEXICO 01-800-SAMSUNG http://www.samsung.com (726-7864)
Page 140 From landline & mobile : (+40) 21 206 01 10 SERBIA 0700 SAMSUNG (0700 726 http://www.samsung.com 7864) SLOVAKIA 0800 - SAMSUNG (0800-726 http://www.samsung.com 786) SPAIN 902 - 1 - SAMSUNG (902 172 http://www.samsung.com 678) SWEDEN 0771 726 7864 (SAMSUNG) http://www.samsung.com...
Page 141 Appendix Europe SWITZERLAND 0848 - SAMSUNG (7267864, http://www.samsung.com/ch CHF 0.08/min) http://www.samsung.com/ ch_fr/(French) 0330 SAMSUNG (7267864) http://www.samsung.com EIRE 0818 717100 http://www.samsung.com LITHUANIA 8-800-77777 http://www.samsung.com LATVIA 8000-7267 http://www.samsung.com ESTONIA 800-7267 http://www.samsung.com TURKEY 444 77 11 http://www.samsung.com RUSSIA 8-800-555-55-55 http://www.samsung.com GEORGIA 8-800-555-555 http://www.samsung.com...
Page 142: Responsibility For The Pay Service (Cost To Customers)
MALAYSIA 1800-88-9999 http://www.samsung.com PHILIPPINES 1-800-10-SAMSUNG http://www.samsung.com (726-7864) for PLDT 1-800-3-SAMSUNG (726-7864) for Digitel 1-800-8-SAMSUNG (726-7864) for Globe 02-5805777 SINGAPORE 1800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) http://www.samsung.com THAILAND 1800-29-3232 http://www.samsung.com 02-689-3232 TAIWAN 0800-329-999 http://www.samsung.com 0266-026-066 VIETNAM 1 800 588 889 http://www.samsung.com Middle East IRAN 021-8255 http://www.samsung.com...
Page 143: Not A Product Defect
If a product damage is caused by; • external impact or drop. • use of supplies or separatly sold product unspecified by Samsung. • repair from a person besides an engineer of outsourcing service company or partner of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Page 144: Correct Disposal
Appendix 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'. Unit: mm Vertical Frequency The screen must be redrawn several times per second in order to create and display an image for the user.
Page 145 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.
Page 146 Appendix TruSurround XT, SRS and the symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. TruSurround XT technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc.

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