Page 1: Lcd Display
SyncMaster 400EX(n), 460EX(n), 550EX(n) 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
Ensure that the power plug is plugged into the power outlet firmly and correctly. • Do not forcefully bend or pull the power plug and do not place any heavy material on it. • Do not connect multiple appliances to the same power outlet. •...
Page 4 Keep heating appliances as far away from the power cord or the product as possible. • Do not install it in a badly ventilated location such as a bookcase or closet. • When putting the product down, make sure to put it down softly. •...
Page 5 When cleaning the product, make sure to disconnect the power cord. • When cleaning the product, disconnect the power cord and clean it with a soft, dry cloth. • Since the product housing is easily scratched, make sure to use the specified cloth only.
Page 6 Do not try to move the monitor by pulling only the wire or the signal cable. • Otherwise, it may fall and result in electric shock, damage to the product or fire due to damage to the cable. Do not lift or move the product back and forwards or right and left while only holding the power cord or signal cables.
Page 7 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 • 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. Do not place the product in a location exposed to direct sunlight or near any heat such as a fire or heater.
Page 9: Checking The Contents Of The Package
Introduction Package Contents Note Please make sure the following items are included with your LCD Display. If any items are missing, contact your dealer. Contact a local dealer to buy optional items. Note This stand is not for the Floor Standing Type. Checking the Contents of the Package Remove the lock from the package box, as shown in the figure above.
Page 10 Unpacking Manuals Quick Setup Guide MagicInfo Software CD, MagicInfo Manual CD (Applicable to the EXn model only) Cables Power Cord Others Remote Control (BP59-00138A) LCD Display Warranty Card (Not available in all loca- tions) D-Sub Cable Batteries (AAA X 2) HOLDER-WIRE 2EA (Not available in all loca- tions)
Page 11 Sold separately LAN Cable RGB to Component Cable RGB to AV Cable Your LCD Display Front SOURCE button Switches from PC mode to Video mode. Selects the input source that an external device is connected to. [PC] → [AV] → [Component] → [HDMI] → [MagicInfo] Note For an EX model, •...
Page 12 (Power) button Use this button for turning the LCD Display on and off. Brightness Sensor Automatically detects the surrounding brightness. Power indicator Shows PowerSaver mode by blinking green Note See PowerSaver described in the manual for further information regarding power saving functions. For energy conservation, turn your LCD Display OFF when it is not needed or when leaving it unattended for long periods.
Page 13 Switches the LCD Display On/Off. The power cord plugs into the LCD Display and the wall outlet. Note Applicable to the EXn model only. Resets MagicInfo. Keyboard / Mouse, Mass Storage Device Compatible. Connects to a LAN cable to allow Internet or network access in MagicInfo mode.
Page 14 HDMI IN • Connect the HDMI terminal at the back of your LCD Display to the HDMI terminal of your digital output device using a HDMI cable. • Up to HDMI 1.0 can be supported. DVI OUT(LOOPOUT) • Connect a monitor to another monitor through a DVI, DVI to HDMI cable.
Page 15 AUDIO IN Connect the [AUDIO IN] port on the monitor to the audio output port on the PC or on the external device using an audio cable. AUDIO OUT Connect a headphone or an External speak- Note The [AUDIO OUT] port is only supported for 460EX(n) and 550EX(n) models.
Page 16 Note See Connecting Cables for further information regarding cable connections. Remote Control Note The performance of the remote control may be affected by a TV or other electronic device operating near the LCD Display , causing a malfunction due to interference with the frequen- POWER 3.
Page 17 4. DEL / GUIDE but- 5. + VOL - SOURCE D.MENU 8. TOOLS 9. Up-Down Left-Right but- tons INFO 11. COLOR BUTTONS TTX/MIX 13. MTS/DUAL The "-" button is used to select Digital channels. Electronic Program Guide (EPG) display. - This function does not work for this LCD Display. Adjusts the audio volume.
Page 18 ENTER/PRE-CH MUTE CH/P 17. TV 18. MENU RETURN EXIT 21. MagicInfo Mechanical Layout(400EX(n)) Mechanical Layout - This function does not work for this LCD Display. This button is used to return to the immediately previous channel. - This function does not work for this LCD Display. Pauses (mutes) the audio output temporarily.
Page 19 • At least 2 persons are needed in order to move the LCD Display. • SAMSUNG is not responsible for any product damage or any injury caused by installation at customer's discretion. Dimensions Notice For securing the bracket on a wall, use only machine screws of 6 mm diameter and 8 to 12 mm length.
Page 20: Wall Bracket Assembly
• 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 21: To Mount The Product On The Wall Bracket
If the length is too short or long, loosen all or some of the 4screws on the wall bracket to adjust the length. Check the installation diagram and mark the drill points on the wall. Use the 5.0 mm bit to drill holes deeper than 35 mm.
Page 22 Insert the screw B into the plastic hanger. Notice • Mount the product on the wall bracket and make sure it is properly fixed to the left and right plastic hangers. • Be careful when installing the product on the bracket as fingers can be caught in the holes.
Page 23: Wall Bracket Angle Adjustment
Wall Bracket Angle Adjustment Adjust the bracket angle to -2° before installing it on the wall. Fix the product to the wall bracket. Hold the product at the top in the center and pull it forward (direction of the arrow) to adjust the angle.
Page 24: Lcd Display Head
• At least 2 persons are needed in order to move the LCD Display. • SAMSUNG is not responsible for any product damage or any injury caused by installation at customer's discretion.
Page 25: Wall Bracket Installation
• Contact a technician for installing the wall bracket. • SAMSUNG Electronics is not responsible for any damages to the product or harm to customers when the installation is done by the customer. • This product is for installing on cement walls. The product may not stay in place when installed on plaster or wood.
Page 26 Captive Screw Wall Bracket Hinge (Left) Hinge (Right) Before drilling into the wall, check if the length between the two locking holes at the back of the product is correct. If the length is too short or long, loosen all or some of the 4screws on the wall bracket to adjust the length.
Page 27 To mount the product on the wall bracket The shape of the product may vary depending on the model. (The assemblies of the plastic hanger and the screw are the same) Remove the 4 screws on the back of the product. Insert the screw B into the plastic hanger.
Page 28 Remove safety pin (3) and insert the 4 product holders into the corresponding bracket holes (1). Then place the product(2) so that it is firmly fixed to the bracket. Make sure to re-insert and tighten the safety pin (3) to securely hold the product to the bracket. Wall Bracket Angle Adjustment Adjust the bracket angle to -2°...
Page 29 Make sure to use the top center, and not the left or the right side of the product to adjust the angle. Mechanical Layout(550EX(n)) Mechanical Layout LCD Display Head Installation VESA Bracket • When installing VESA, make sure to comply with the international VESA standards.
Page 30 • At least 2 persons are needed in order to move the LCD Display. • SAMSUNG is not responsible for any product damage or any injury caused by installation at customer's discretion. Dimensions Notice For securing the bracket on a wall, use only machine screws of 6 mm diameter and 8 to 12 mm length.
Page 31 Wall Bracket Assembly Note There are two hinges(left and right). Use the correct one. Insert and tighten the Captive Screw in the direction of the arrow. When done, mount the wall bracket on the wall. Before drilling into the wall, check if the length between the two locking holes at the back of the product is correct.
Page 32 of the brackets and hinge holes to the corresponding anchor holes and insert and tighten the 11 screws A. To mount the product on the wall bracket The shape of the product may vary depending on the model. (The assemblies of the plastic hanger and the screw are the same) Remove the 4 screws on the back of the product.
Page 33 Remove safety pin (3) and insert the 4 product holders into the corresponding bracket holes (1). Then place the product(2) so that it is firmly fixed to the bracket. Make sure to re-insert and tighten the safety pin (3) to securely hold the product to the bracket. Wall Bracket Angle Adjustment Adjust the bracket angle to -2°...
Page 34 Introduction Make sure to use the top center, and not the left or the right side of the product to adjust the angle.
Page 35: 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 / AV IN] port on the back of your LCD Display and the 15 pin D-sub Port on the computer.
Page 36: Connecting To Other Devices
Note • Turn on both your computer and the LCD Display. • Contact a local SAMSUNG Electronics Service Center to buy optional items. Connecting to Other devices Note • AV input devices such as DVD players, VCRs or camcorders as well as your computer can be connected to the LCD Display.
Page 37: Connecting An External Monitor
Connecting an External Monitor 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.
Page 38: Connecting Using A Hdmi Cable
Connect a set of audio cables between the [AUDIO IN] on the LCD Display and the AUDIO OUT jacks on the DVD player. Note • Select AV for the connection to a DVD player using the SOURCE button on the front of the LCD Display or on the remote control.
Page 39: Connecting Using A Dvi To Hdmi Cable
Connecting Using a DVI to HDMI Cable Connect the DVI output terminal of a digital output device to the [HDMI IN] terminal of the LCD Display using a DVI to HDMI cable. Connect the red and white jacks of an RCA to stereo (for PC) cable to the same colored audio output terminals of the digital output device, and connect the opposite jack to the [AUDIO IN] terminal of the LCD Display.
Page 40: Connecting A Dtv Set Top (Cable/Satellite) Box
Connect a set of audio cables between the [AUDIO IN] on the LCD Display and the AUDIO OUT jacks on the DVD player. Note • Select Component for the connection to a DVD player using the SOURCE button on the front of the LCD Display or on the remote control.
Page 41: Connecting To An Audio System
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 LAN Cable Connect the LAN cable. Note Applicable to the EXn model only.
Page 42: Connecting A Usb Devices
Connecting a USB devices You can connect USB devices such as a mouse or keyboard. Note Applicable to the EXn model only. Assembling the Cables Note Do not pull the cables too hard when arranging them. This may cause damage to the product’s connection terminals.
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) 1. Insert the driver installation CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Windows 2.
Page 44: Installing The Monitor Driver (Manual)
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: Microsoft ® Windows ® Xp Operating System
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 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: Microsoft ® Windows ® 2000 Operating System
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 Select the "Monitor" tab. Click the "Change" button in the "Monitor Type" area. Choose "Specify the location of the driver". Choose "Display a list of all the driver in a specific location...", then click "Next" button. Click the "Have Disk" button. Specify A:\(D:\driver), then click "OK"...
Page 51 10. You have finished setting up your monitor. Execute X-Window after setting other re- quested hardware. Installation Insert the installation CD into the CD-ROM drive. Click the MDC System installation program. Note If the screen for installing the software does not appear, install it using the MDC System execution file in the MDC folder of the CD-ROM.
Page 52: Installation Problems
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 53: 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 54: Port Selection
Main Icons Remote control Safety Lock Port Selection Lamp Control Option... Dropdown Selectors 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. When setting the Lock function, you can only operate power and lock buttons on the remote control and set.
Page 55 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 56 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 57: 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 58 • 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 59: 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 60 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 61 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 62: 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 63: 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 64 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 65 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 66 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 67: 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 68: 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 69 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 70: 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 71 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 72: 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 73 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 74 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 75: Add A Device
Main Icons Add a Device Remote Control Safety Lock Fault Device Alert 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. Set the Safety Lock function.
Page 76 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 77 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 78 - 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 79 • 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 80: 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 81 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 82 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 83 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 84 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 85 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 86 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 87 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 88 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 89: 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 90 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 91 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 92 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 93 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 95: Adjusting The Lcd Display
Adjusting the LCD Display Input Available Modes • • • Component • HDMI • MagicInfo Note For an EX model, • MagicInfo can only be enabled when a network box is connected. • The HDMI port and network box cannot be connected at the same time. Source List MENU →...
Page 96 MENU → ENTER → Note • PIP turns off when the LCD Display is switched to an external source. • If you select MENU → ENTER → → ENTER → Turns the PIP Screen Off/On. • • Source MENU → ENTER → →...
Page 97 → ENTER → Changes the Size of the PIP window. Position MENU → ENTER → → ENTER → Changes the Position of the PIP window. Transparency MENU → ENTER → → ENTER → Adjusts the Transparency of PIP windows. • High •...
Page 98 → ENTER → 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 Devices Note •...
Page 99 → ENTER → MagicBright is a feature providing the optimum viewing environment depending on the con- tents of the image you are watching. Currently four different modes are available: Entertain, Internet, Text and Custom. Each mode has its own pre-configured brightness value. Note Not available when Dynamic Contrast is set to On.
Page 100 MENU → → ENTER → → ENTER → , Adjusts the Brightness. Sharpness MENU → → ENTER → → ENTER → , Adjusts the Sharpness. Color Tone MENU → → ENTER → → ENTER → Note Not available when Dynamic Contrast is set to On. The color tones can be changed.
Page 101 Color Control Adjusts individual Red, Green, Blue color balance. MENU → → ENTER → Note Not available when Dynamic Contrast is set to On. MENU → → ENTER → → → ENTER → , Green MENU → → ENTER → ENTER →...
Page 102 MENU → → ENTER → Coarse MENU → → ENTER → ENTER → → ENTER → , Removes noise such as vertical stripes. Coarse adjustment may move the screen image area. You may relocate it to the center using the horizontal control menu. Fine MENU →...
Page 103 Signal Balance This is used to make up for the weak RGB signal transmitted by a long signal cable. MENU → → ENTER → Note • Not available when Dynamic Contrast is set to On. • Available in PC mode only. Signal Balance MENU →...
Page 104 → ENTER → , R-Offset MENU → → ENTER → → ENTER → , G-Offset MENU → → ENTER → → ENTER → , B-Offset MENU → → ENTER → → ENTER → , Size MENU → → ENTER → →...
Page 105 → ENTER → When watching with a DVD or set-top box connecting to the product via HDMI, image quality deterioration (black level, lower-quality contrast, lighter color tone, etc.) may occur depending on the connected external device. Normal Note For Timing which can be used for both the PC and the DTV in HDMI mode, HDMI Black Level will be activated.
Page 106 Sharpness MENU → → ENTER → → → → ENTER → → ENTER → , Adjusts the Sharpness of the PIP window on the screen. Color MENU → → ENTER → → → → → ENTER → → ENTER → , Adjusts the Color of the PIP window on the screen.
Page 107 Note Disabled when PIP is set to On. Lamp Control MENU → → ENTER → → → ENTER → , Adjusts the inverter lamp in order to reduce energy consumption. Note Not available when Dynamic Contrast is set to On. Brightness Sensor MENU →...
Page 108 → ENTER → , • Off : switches Auto Motion Plus 120Hz off. • Clear : sets Auto Motion Plus 120Hz to Clear (suitable for viewing moving images clearly) mode. • Standard : sets Auto Motion Plus 120Hz to Standard mode. •...
Page 109 Picture [ AV / HDMI / Component Mode] Available Modes • • • Component • HDMI • MagicInfo Note For an EX model, • MagicInfo can only be enabled when a network box is connected. • The HDMI port and network box cannot be connected at the same time. Mode MENU →...
Page 110 Note Not available when Dynamic Contrast is set to On. Contrast MENU → → ENTER → → ENTER → , Adjusts the Contrast. Brightness MENU → → ENTER → → ENTER → , Adjusts the Brightness. Sharpness MENU → → ENTER → →...
Page 111 Note Operates only if the video signal is NTSC. Color Tone MENU → → ENTER → → ENTER → 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...
Page 112: Digital Nr (Digital Noise Reduction)
→ ENTER → The Size can be switched. 16:9: Sets the picture to 16:9 wide mode. Zoom 1: Magnifies the size of the picture on the screen. Zoom 2: Magnifies the size of the picture more than Zoom 1. 4:3: Sets the picture to 4:3 normal mode. Screen Fit: Displays the input scenes as they are without any cutoff when HDMI 720p, 1080i, 1080p signals are input.
Page 113 HDMI Black Level MENU → → ENTER → → ENTER → 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 114 → ENTER → Adjusts the PIP Screen Settings. Note Available Modes: PIP ON Contrast MENU → → ENTER → → ENTER→ → ENTER → , Adjusts the Contrast of the PIP window on the screen. Brightness MENU → → ENTER → →...
Page 115 Note Disabled when PIP is set to On. Lamp Control MENU → → ENTER → → → ENTER → , Adjusts the inverter lamp in order to reduce energy consumption. Note Not available when Dynamic Contrast is set to On. Brightness Sensor MENU →...
Page 116 → ENTER → , • Off : switches Auto Motion Plus 120Hz off. • Clear : sets Auto Motion Plus 120Hz to Clear (suitable for viewing moving images clearly) mode. • Standard : sets Auto Motion Plus 120Hz to Standard mode. •...
Page 117: Available Modes
Sound Available Modes • • • Component • HDMI • MagicInfo Note For an EX model, • MagicInfo can only be enabled when a network box is connected. • The HDMI port and network box cannot be connected at the same time. Mode MENU →...
Page 118 Custom The sound settings can be adjusted to suit your personal preferences. MENU → → → ENTER → Note • You can hear the sound even when sound value is set to 0. • If you adjust sound using Custom function, Mode will turn to Custom mode. Bass MENU →...
Page 119 SRS TS XT MENU → → → ENTER → → ENTER → 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.
Page 120 → ENTER → 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 121 → ENTER → You can choose one of 13 languages. Note The language chosen affects only the language of the OSD. It has no effect on any software running on the computer. Time Selects from one of 4 time settings, Clock Set, Sleep Timer, On Timer, and Off Timer. MENU →...
Page 122 Timer1 / Timer2 / Timer3 MENU → → → → ENTER → [Timer1 / Timer2 / Timer3] → ENTER → You can set the LCD display to automatically turn on or off at a specified time. Note • Only enabled when the clock is set using the Clock Set menu. •...
Page 123 MENU → → → → ENTER → → ENTER → [Holiday Management] → Selected] → ENTER → , You can delete selected holidays. Note • Only enabled when registered holidays are selected. • More than one holiday can be selected and deleted. •...
Page 124: Energy Saving
High Medium Opaque Safety Lock Change PIN MENU → → → → ENTER → TER→ → [0∼9] → [0∼9] → [0∼9] → [0∼9] The password can be changed. The preset password for the LCD Display is "0000". Note If you forgot your password, press the remote buttons MUTE → 1 → 8 → 6 → On to reset the password to "0000."...
Page 125 → ENTER → 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. When the Video Wall is on, you can adjust the Video Wall screen setting.
Page 126 → ENTER → 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 MENU → → → → ENTER → →...
Page 127 Fifteen adjustment levels: 1~15. Screen Position MENU → → → → ENTER → → ENTER → → → → → The screen can be divided into several images. A number of screens can be selected with a different layout when dividing. •...
Page 128 Horizontal MENU → → → → ENTER → → ENTER → Sets how many pixels the screen moves horizontally. Five adjustment levels: 0, 1, 2, 3, and 4. Vertical MENU → → → → ENTER → → ENTER → Sets how many pixels the screen moves vertically. Five adjustment levels: 0, 1, 2, 3, and 4.
Page 129 You can set the timer for Screen Burn Protection. If you start the operation to erase any residual image, the operation will be performed for the set period of time and then automatically finish. Mode MENU → → → → ENTER → →...
Page 130 Time MENU → → → → ENTER → → → ENTER → Within the set period of time specify a time for execution. • Mode-Scroll : 1~5 sec • Mode-Bar, Eraser : 10~50 sec Scroll MENU → → → → ENTER → →...
Page 131 Eraser MENU → → → → ENTER → → This function prevents after-images on the screen by moving a rectangular pattern. Side Gray MENU → → → → ENTER → → → ENTER → Select the brightness of the grey for the screen background. Light Dark Image Retention Free...
Page 132: Resolution Select
Note • If Image Retention Free is selected, static may occur on the screen with small-sized text and the picture brightness may be degraded. • For more information, refer to the "Service and Miscellaneous Information" page. Resolution Select MENU → →...
Page 133 → ENTER → Adjusts the Power On time for the screen. Caution: Set the Power On time to be longer to avoid overvoltage. OSD Rotation MENU → → → → ENTER → → ENTER → Rotates the menu horizontally or vertically. Landscape Portrait Reset...
Page 134 → , → ENTER Note Available in PC mode only. Note The Reset function is not available when Video Wall is On. Color Reset MENU → → → → ENTER → ENTER → → → ENTER → → ENTER → , Multi Control Available Modes •...
Page 135 → → [0~9] • ID Setup Assigns distinctive IDs to the SET. • ID Input Use to select the transmitter functions of the individual SET. Only a SET where the ID corresponds to the transmitter setting becomes activated. • MDC Connection Selects a port to receive the MDC inputs from.
Page 136 • Do not unplug the LAN cable used for the network (ex: video display). Otherwise, the program (MagicInfo) may stop. If you do unplug the cable, restart the system. • Do not unplug the LAN cable used by an USB device (ex: video display). Otherwise, the program (MagicInfo) may stop.
Page 137 Adjusting the LCD Display You can select an Application to be executed in your computer when Windows starts. 2. Select TCP/IP - step 2 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.
Page 138 Adjusting the LCD Display When using multiple languages, you can choose and set a specific language among them. 4. Select Screen Type - step 4 You can select which rotation type will be applied to your device. 5. Setup Information...
Page 139 Adjusting the LCD Display Shows the settings that have been selected by the user. Note If the MagicInfo icon is not displayed on the notification area, double click the MagicInfo icon on the window desktop. The icon will appear.
Page 140: 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 141: Symptoms And Recommended Actions
2) Maintaining the Flat Panel Display Screen. Clean with a soft cloth (cotton flannel). Symptoms and Recommended Actions Note A LCD Display recreates visual signals received from the computer. Therefore, if there is a problem with the computer or the video card, this can cause the LCD Display to become blank, have poor coloring, become noisy, etc.
Page 142: Problems Related To The Screen
Check if the signal cable between the computer and the LCD Display is securely con- nected. (Refer to Connecting a Computer) Problems related to the Screen Note Problems related to the LCD Display screen and their solutions are listed. The screen is blank and the power indicator is off. Ensure that the power cord is firmly connected and the LCD Display is on.
Page 143: Problems Related To Audio
The screen color is inconsistent. Adjust color using Custom under OSD Color Adjustment menu. The color image is distorted by dark shadows. Adjust color using Custom under OSD Color Adjustment menu. The color white is poor. Adjust color using Custom under OSD Color Adjustment menu. The Power Indicator blinks.
Page 144 Check if the batteries are empty. Check if the power is on. Check if the power cord is securely connected. Check if a special fluorescent or neon lamp is on in the vicinity. Q & A How can I change the frequency? The frequency can be changed by reconfiguring the video card.
Page 145 Troubleshooting Note Before calling for assistance, check the information in this section to see if you can remedy any problems yourself. If you do need assistance, please call the phone number on the In- formation section or contact your dealer.
Page 146: Specifications
Specifications General General Model Name LCD Panel Size Display area Pixel Pitch Synchronization Horizontal Vertical Display Color 8bit, 1.07 Billion(10bit Dithering) Resolution Optimum resolution Maximum resolution 1920x1080 @ 60 Hz Maximum Pixel Clock 148.5 MHz (Analog,Digital) Power Supply This product supports 100 - 240 V. Since the standard voltage may differ from country to country, please check the label on the back of the product.
Page 147 VESA Mounting Interface 400.0 mm x 400.0 mm Environmental considerations SyncMaster Operat- 400EX SyncMaster Storage Temperature : -4°F ~ 113°F (-20°C ~ 45°C) 460EX SyncMaster 550EX SyncMaster Operat- 400EXn SyncMaster Storage Temperature : -4°F ~ 113°F (-20°C ~ 45°C) 460EXn SyncMaster 550EXn Plug and Play Capability...
Page 148: Preset Timing Modes
PowerSaver State Power Indi- SyncMaster cator 400EX(n) SyncMaster 460EX(n) SyncMaster 550EX(n) Power Con- SyncMaster sumption 400EX SyncMaster 400EXn SyncMaster 460EX SyncMaster 460EXn SyncMaster 550EX SyncMaster 550EXn Note • The actual power consumption may be different from the indicated power consumption if the system condition or settings are changed.
Page 149 Display Mode Horizontal Frequency (kHz) VESA, 640 x 480 37.861 VESA, 640 x 480 37.500 VESA, 800 x 600 35.156 VESA, 800 x 600 37.879 VESA, 800 x 600 48.077 VESA, 800 x 600 46.875 VESA, 848 x 480 31.020 VESA, 1024 x 768 48.363 VESA, 1024 x 768...
Page 150: 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 151 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 152 - For detailed configuration procedures, refer to the back page. Change the Color Information periodically Note Use Two different colors Rotate the Color Information with 2 different colors every 30 minutes. • Avoid using a combination of characters and background color with large dif- ference in luminance.
Page 153 - Symptom: Horizontal Bar with Black Color move up and down. Apply the Screen Pixel function on Product • Apply the Screen Pixel function - Symptom: Dot with Black Color move up and down. • Apply the Screen Bar function - Symptom: Horizontal / Vertical Bar with Black Color move up and down.
Page 154 Restrictions because of the application of the Image Retention Free algorithm. • The Pixel Gray Insertion algorithm has been applied. - Therefore, the luminance is reduced (25~30%) on the basis of the original luminance. In addition, the inserted gray pixels may appear distorted (mesh, jitter) when the screen is viewed by a user who is moving horizontally or verti- cally or is viewed from a short distance •...
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Page 158: Correct Disposal
Vertical Frequency Horizontal Frequency Interlace and Non-Interlace Methods Plug & Play Resolution Correct Disposal Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) - Eu- rope 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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