Page 1: Lcd Display
SyncMaster 400DX-3/460DX-3 LCD Display User Manual The color and the appearance may differ depending on the product, and the specifications are subject to change without prior notice to improve the performance.
Page 2: Safety Instructions
Safety Instructions Notational Note These safety instructions must be followed to ensure your safety and prevent property dam- age. Make sure to read the instructions carefully and use the product in the correct manner. Warning / Caution Failure to follow directions noted by this symbol could result in bodily harm or damage to the equipment.
Page 3: Installation
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 DO NOT PLACE CANDLES, MOSQUITO REPELLANT, CIG- ARETTES AND ANY HEATING APPLIANCES NEAR THE PRODUCT. • 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.
Page 5 When cleaning the power plug pins or dusting the power outlet, clean it with a dry cloth. • When cleaning the product, make sure to disconnect the power cord. • When cleaning the product, disconnect the power cord and clean it with a soft, dry cloth. •...
Page 6 Safety Instructions If thunder or lightning is occurring, do not touch the power cord or antenna cable. • Otherwise, this may result in electric shock or fire. Do not try to move the monitor by pulling only the wire or the signal cable.
Page 7 Safety Instructions To avoid eyestrain, do not sit too close to the product. Take a rest for at least five (5) minutes after using the monitor for one (1) hour. This reduces eye fatigue. Do not install it in an unstable location such as an unstable rack or uneven surface or a location exposed to vibrations.
Page 8 Safety Instructions The batteries (and rechargeable batteries) are not ordinary re- fuse and must be returned for recycling purposes. The customer is responsible for returning the used or rechargeable batteries for recycling. • The customer can return used or rechargeable batteries to a nearby public recycling center or to a store selling the same type of the battery or rechargeable battery.
Page 9 Safety Instructions Do not put any heavy objects on the product. • This may result in personal injury and/or damage to the prod- uct.
Page 10: Checking The Contents Of The Package
Introduction Package Contents Checking the Contents of the Package Remove the lock from the package box, as shown in the figure above. Lift up the package box by holding the grooves on both sides of the package box. Note • After unpacking the package, make sure to check the contents of the package.
Page 11 Manuals Quick Setup Guide (Not available in all loca- Cables Power Cord Others Remote Control Batteries (AAA X 2) (BP59-00138B) (Not available in all loca- Sold separately Semi Stand KIT RGB to BNC Cable RGB to COMPONENT Ca- Introduction Warranty Card User Manual tions) D-Sub Cable...
Page 12 Sold separately Wall Mount KIT HDMI-DVI Cable Your LCD Display Front MENU button [MENU] Opens the on-screen menu and exits from the menu. Also use to exit the OSD menu or return to the previous menu. Navigate buttons (Up-Down buttons) Moves from one menu item to another vertically or adjusts selected menu values.
Page 13 However, the picture may display abnormally if the connected external input signal is different from the selected video signal. • A TV tuner box (sold separately) must be connected to use the TV. (US Only) • MagicInfo can only be enabled when a network box is connected. PIP button Push the PIP button to turn the PIP screen On / Off.
Page 14 Introduction POWER S/W ON [ │ ] / OFF Switches the LCD Display On/Off. POWER The power cord plugs into the LCD Display and the wall outlet. IR OUT/IN Receives a signal from the remote control and outputs the signal through Loopout when a removable sensor board is connected.
Page 15 Introduction • The status of the cable may have a great effect on the Loopout performance. RGB/COMPONENT IN (PC/COMPO- NENT Connection Terminal (Input)) • Connect the [RGB/COMPONENT IN] port on the monitor to the RGB port on the PC using the D-SUB cable. •...
Page 16 Up to HDMI 1.3 can be supported. Note To use MagicInfo, the network box specified separately by Samsung must be installed in- side the product and the MagicInfo output of the network box must be connected to the [HDMI IN 2 (MAGICINFO)] terminal.
Page 17 Introduction RJ 45 MDC (MDC PORT) MDC(Multiple Display Control) Program Port Connect the LAN cable to [RJ45 MDC] on the product and LAN on the PC. To use an MDC, the MDC program must be installed on the Note Go to Multi Control and select RJ45 MDC as the MDC Connection.
Page 18 Introduction • • • Connecting a Network Box (sold separately) MagicInfo video output port This is the output terminal for the video, au- dio, and control signals of MagicInfo. It can be used by connecting it to the [HDMI IN 2 (MAGICINFO)] terminal using an HDMI ca- ble.
Page 19: Remote Control
Note The power switches of both of the monitor and the network box must be turned on for the network box to operate normally. 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 fre- quency.
Page 20 POWER Number Buttons / GUIDE button + VOL - SOURCE D.MENU TOOLS Up-Down Left-Right but- tons INFO The Color button and the PC/DVI/HDMI/DP selection button TTX/MIX MTS/DUAL Introduction Turns the product On/Off. Turns the product Off. Used to enter the password during the OSD adjustment or to use MagicInfo.
Page 21: Tilt Angle And Rotation
User Installation Guide Note • Be sure to call an installation expert of Samsung Electronics to install the product. • The warranty becomes invalid if the product is installed by someone other than a profes- sional authorized by Samsung Electronics.
Page 22 When installing the product onto a vertical wall, be sure there is a 40 mm space or more behind the product for ventilation, as shown above, and maintain the ambient temperature at 35 or lower. Note A Samsung Electronics service center can provide details. Introduction...
Page 23: Embedded Mount Guide
When embedding the product in a wall, be sure there is some space behind the product for ventilation, as shown above, and maintain the ambient temperature at 35 Note A Samsung Electronics service center can provide details. 3. Floor mount guide <Side view>...
Page 24: Mechanical Layout
• At least 2 persons are needed in order to move the LCD Display. • SAMSUNG is not responsible for any product damage or any injury caused by installation at customer's discretion. Introduction...
Page 25: Accessories (Sold Separately)
Dimensions Notice For securing the bracket on a wall, use only machine screws of 6 mm diameter and 8 to 12 mm length. Accessories (sold separately) • Dimension with optional stand Introduction...
Page 26 Introduction • Dimension with welcome board...
Page 27: Wall Bracket Installation
• Dimension with other accessories Wall Bracket Installation • Contact a technician for installing the wall bracket. Introduction...
Page 28: To Mount The Product On 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 29: Wall Bracket Angle Adjustment
Remove safety pin (3) and insert the 4 product holders into the corresponding bracket holes (1). Then place the product(2) so that it is firmly fixed to the bracket. Make sure to re-insert and tighten the safety pin (3) to securely hold the product to the bracket. Wall Bracket Angle Adjustment Adjust the bracket angle to -2°...
Page 30: Cable Connections
Make sure to use the top center, and not the left or the right side of the product to adjust the angle. Remote Control (RS232C) Cable connections interface Bits rate Data Bits Parity Stop Bits Flow control Maximum length • Pin assignment Introduction RS232C(9 pin)
Page 31: Control Codes
• RS232C cable Connector : 9-pin D-Sub Cable : Cross (reversed) cable -P1- FEMALE • Connecting method Control codes • Get control Header 0xAA • Set control Header command 0xAA command • commanding words Introduction -P1- ---------> <--------- ---------- command command type DATA Length...
Page 32 Power control Volume control Input source control Screen Mode control Screen Size control PIP on/off control Auto adjustment control Video wall Mode control Safety Lock - ID should show hexadecimal value of assigned ID, but ID 0 should be 0xFF. - Every communication will be made in hexadecimals and Checksum is the sum of all remainings.
Page 33 • com- Header mand 0xAA 0xFF Power : Same as above • com- Header mand 0xAA 0xFF ERR : Error code that shows what occurred error is • Volume Control • Function Personal Computer changes volume of TV / Monitor. •...
Page 34 • Input Source Control • Function Personal Computer changes input source of TV / Monitor. • Get Input Source Status Header command 0xAA 0x14 • Set Input Source Header command 0xAA 0x14 Input Source : Input Source code to be set on TV / Monitor 0x14 0x1E 0x18...
Page 35 0xAA 0xFF Input Source : Same as above • com- Header mand 0xAA 0xFF ERR : Error code that shows what occurred error is • Screen Mode Control • Function Personal Computer changes "Screen Mode" of TV/Monitor. Cannot be controlled when Video Wall is on. Caution Only works with models include TV.
Page 36 • com- Header mand 0xAA 0xFF ERR : Error code that shows what occurred error is • Screen Size Control • Function Personal Computer recognizes the screen size of TV / Monitor. • Get Screen Size Status Header command 0xAA 0x19 •...
Page 37 • Set the PIP ON / OFF Header command 0xAA 0x3C PIP : The PIP ON / OFF code to set for the TV or Monitor 1 : PIP ON 0 : PIP OFF • com- Header mand 0xAA 0xFF PIP : Same as above •...
Page 38 0xAA 0xFF • com- Header mand 0xAA 0xFF ERR : Error code that shows what occurred error is • Video Wall Mode Control • Function Personal Computer converts Video Wall Mode of TV / Monitor when Video Wall is ON. Only works with TV / Monitor where Video Wall is on.
Page 39 com- Header mand 0xAA 0xFF ERR : Error code that shows what occurred error is • Safety Lock • Function Personal Computer turns Safety Lock function of TV / Monitor ON / OFF. Can operate regardless of whether power is ON / OFF. •...
Page 40: Connecting A Computer
Connections Connecting a Computer There are several ways to connect the computer to the monitor. Choose one from the following options. Using the D-sub (Analog) connector on the video card. • Connect the D-sub to the 15-pin, [RGB/COMPONENT IN] port on the back of your LCD Display and the 15 pin D-sub Port on the computer.
Page 41: Connecting To Other Devices
Connect the power cord for your LCD Display to the POWER port on the back of the LCD Display. Turn on the power switch. Note Contact a local SAMSUNG Electronics Service Center to buy optional items. Connecting to Other devices Note •...
Page 42: Connecting Av Devices
Connect between the [DVI OUT(LOOPOUT)] port on the LCD Display and the input port on another monitor using a DVI cable. Connect between the [AUDIO OUT] port on the LCD Display and the audio input port on another monitor using a stereo cable. Note •...
Page 43: Connecting To A Camcorder
Connecting to a Camcorder Locate the AV output jacks on the camcorder. They are usually found on the side or back of the camcorder. Connect a video cable between the VIDEO OUTPUT jack on the camcorder and the [AV IN] on the LCD Dis- play .
Page 44: Connecting Using A Hdmi Cable
Connecting Using a HDMI Cable Connect an HDMI cable to [HDMI IN 2 (MAGICINFO)] or [HDMI IN 1] on the product and the HDMI output port on a digital device. Press SOURCE on the product or remote control and select "HDMI1 / HDMI2"...
Page 45: Connecting A Dvd Player
Note Press SOURCE on the product or remote control and select "HDMI1 / HDMI2" Connecting a DVD Player Connect a RGB to Component cable between the [RGB/COMPONENT IN] port on the LCD Display and the P Connect a set of audio cables between the [AV/COMPONENT AUDIO IN [R-AUDIO-L]] on the LCD Display and the AUDIO OUT jacks on the DVD player.
Page 46: Connecting A Dtv Set Top (Cable/Satellite) Box
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 Connect a set of audio cables between the [AV/COMPONENT AUDIO IN [R-AUDIO-L]] on the LCD Display and the AUDIO OUT jacks on the Set Top Box.
Page 47: 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 of the product and the [POWER] terminal of the installed network box using a power extension cable.
Page 48: Connecting A Lan Cable
Connecting a LAN Cable Connect the LAN cable between the [LAN] port on the product and the [LAN] port on your PC. Connecting a USB devices You can connect USB devices such as a mouse or keyboard. Connections...
Page 49: Using The Software
Prepare a blank disk and download the driver program file at the Internet web site shown here. Internet web site : http://www.samsung.com/ Installing the Monitor Driver (Automatic) Insert CD into the CD-ROM drive. Click "Windows". Choose your monitor model in the model list, then click the "OK" button.
Page 50: Installing The Monitor Driver (Manual)
Note This monitor driver is certified by Microsoft, and installing it will not damage your system. The certified driver will be posted on Samsung Monitor homepage. http://www.samsung.com/ Installing the Monitor Driver (Manual) ® Microsoft Windows Vista™‚ Operating System Insert your Manual CD into your CD-ROM drive.
Page 51 Note This monitor driver is under certifying MS logo, and this installation will not damage your system. The certified driver will be posted on Samsung Monitor homepage. http://www.samsung.com/ Click "Update Driver..." in the "Driver" tab. Check the "Browse my computer for driver software" checkbox and click "Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer".
Page 52 Using the Software Select the model that matches your monitor from the list of monitor models on the screen, and click "Next". 10. Click "Close" → "Close" → "OK" → "OK" on the following screens displayed in sequence. ® ® Microsoft Windows XP Operating System...
Page 53 Using the Software Insert CD into the CD-ROM drive. Click "Start" → "Control Panel", then click the "Appearance and Themes" icon. Click "Display" icon and choose the "Settings" tab then click "Advanced...". Click the "Properties" button on the "Monitor" tab and select "Driver" tab. Click "Update Driver..."...
Page 54 Then click "OK" button. Note This monitor driver is certified by Microsoft, and this installation will not damage your system. The certified driver will be posted on Samsung Monitor homepage. http://www.samsung.com/ Click the "Close" button, then click the "OK" button continually.
Page 55 Using the Software 10. Monitor driver installation is completed. ® ® Microsoft Windows 2000 Operating System When you can see "Digital Signature Not Found" on your monitor, follow these steps. Choose "OK" button on the "Insert disk" window. Click the "Browse" button on the "File Needed" window. Choose A:(D:\Driver), then click the "Open"...
Page 56 Using the Software If you can see the "Digital Signature Not Found" window, then click the "Yes" button. Then click the "Finish" button and the "Close" button. ® ® Microsoft Windows Millennium Operating System Click "Start", "Setting", "Control Panel". Double click the "Display" icon. Select the "Settings"...
Page 57 Using the Software Set a Keyboard for your computer. The next screen is for setting your monitor. First of all, set a horizontal frequency for your monitor. (You can enter the frequency directly.) Set a vertical frequency for your monitor. (You can enter the frequency directly.) Enter the model name of your monitor.
Page 58: Mdc Program Installation/Uninstallation
MDC Program Installation/Uninstallation Installation Insert the installation CD into the CD-ROM drive. Click the MDC Unified installation program. If a software installation window is not displayed on the main screen, install with the "MDC Unified" execution file in the MDC folder on the CD. Click "Next"...
Page 59: 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 60 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 61: 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 62: 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 63: 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 64: Getting Started With Mdc
Getting Started with MDC To start the program, click Start Click Add to add a display device. If the connection is established via RS232C, go to Serial and specify the COM Port.  Programs Samsung MDC Unified.
Page 65 If the connection is established via Ethernet, enter the IP that was entered for the display  device.
Page 66: 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 67 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 68 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 69: 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. ...
Page 70 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. ...
Page 71 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 72: 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 73: System Setup
3.6.11 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 74 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 75 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 76 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 77 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 78 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. ...
Page 79 Once: Activate the timer only one time.  EveryDay: Activate the timer every day.  Mon~Fri: Activate the timer from Monday through Friday.  Mon~Sat: Activate the timer on Saturdays and Sundays.  Manual: Customize days of the week.  The checkboxes to select days of the week below Repeat are enabled only if Manual is selected.
Page 80 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 81 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 82 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 83: Other Functions
3.6.13 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 84 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 85 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 86 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 87 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 88 Troubleshooting Guide Issue The display you want to control does not appear on the system information chart. The display you want to control does not appear on the other Control Info Grids. The following message appears repeatedly. Displays power on or off at different time from one another even though On Time or Off Time is set.
Page 89 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 90: 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 is connected. Source List Use to select PC, HDMI or other external input sources connected to the LCD Display.
Page 91 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 92 • HDMI : PC • DisplayPort : PC Size Changes the Size of the PIP window. Note <Size> will be changed to <16:9> when <PIP> is <On>. Position Changes the Position of the PIP window. Transparency Adjusts the Transparency of PIP windows. •...
Page 93: Source Autoswitch Settings
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 94: Source Autoswitch
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 95: Secondary Source
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 • • Component • HDMI •...
Page 96 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, Mode will change to Custom mode. •...
Page 97: Color Tone
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 98: Image Lock
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. 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 99: Signal Control
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 R-Offset...
Page 100: Pip Picture
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 101: Dynamic Contrast
Note PIP input only operates in 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 This function is disabled when PIP or Energy Saving is On. Lamp Control Adjusts the inverter lamp in order to reduce energy consumption.
Page 102 Picture [ AV / HDMI / Component 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) •...
Page 103 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. Note Operates only if the video signal is NTSC. 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 104 Normal Warm1 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 105: Digital Nr (Digital Noise Reduction)
Note • Certain external devices may feed the display an out of spec signal that may cause cutoff even when using the Screen Fit feature. • Zoom 1, Zoom 2 are unavailable in HDMI mode. • The Position and Reset functions are available in Zoom 1 or Zoom 2 modes. Digital NR (Digital Noise Reduction) Turns the Digital Noise Reduction feature Off/On.
Page 106: Film Mode
Film Mode 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 107: Available Modes
Dynamic Contrast automatically detects the distribution of the visual signal and adjusts to create an optimum contrast. Note This function is disabled when PIP or Energy Saving is On. Lamp Control Adjusts the inverter lamp in order to reduce energy consumption. Note Not available when Dynamic Contrast is set to On.
Page 108 • 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 is connected. Mode The LCD Display has a built-in high fidelity stereo amplifier. Standard Selects Standard for the standard factory settings.
Page 109: Auto Volume
Emphasizes high frequency audio. Balance 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 110: Speaker Select
Note Available when PIP is set to On. Main 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 111: Clock Set
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 is connected. Language 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.
Page 112: Timer1 / Timer2 / Timer3
Timer1 / Timer2 / Timer3 You can set the LCD display to automatically turn on or off at a specified time. Note • Hoilday : select Apply to disable the timer on holidays and Don't apply to enable the timer on holidays. •...
Page 113: Menu Transparency
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. High Medium Opaque...
Page 114: Energy Saving
Note If you forgot your password, press the remote buttons INFO → EXIT → MUTE to reset the password to "0000." Lock On This is the function that locks the OSD in order to keep the current settings or to prevent others from adjusting the settings.
Page 115 Turns Off/On the Video Wall function of the selected display Off/On. • • Format The Format can be selected to see a divided screen. • Full Provides a full screen without any margins. • Natural Displays a natural image with the original aspect ratio intact. Horizontal Sets how many parts the screen should be divided horizontally.
Page 116: Screen Position
Note If Horizontal is set to 15, the maximum value for Vertical is 6. Screen Position The screen can be divided into several images. A number of screens can be selected with a different layout when dividing. • Select a mode in Screen Position. •...
Page 117 Horizontal Sets how many pixels the screen moves horizontally. Five adjustment levels: 0, 1, 2, 3, and 4. Vertical Sets how many pixels the screen moves vertically. Five adjustment levels: 0, 1, 2, 3, and 4. Time Set the time interval for performing the horizontal or vertical movement, respectively. Timer Timer You can set the timer for Screen Burn Protection.
Page 118 • • Mode You can change the Safety Screen Type. • • Eraser • Pixel Period Use this function to set the execution period for each mode set in the timer. Time Within the set period of time specify a time for execution. •...
Page 119: Side Gray
This function prevents after-images on the screen by moving long black and white vertical lines. Eraser This function prevents after-images on the screen by moving a rectangular pattern. Pixel This function prevents after-images by moving many pixels on the screen. Side Gray Select the brightness of the grey for the screen background.
Page 120: Power On Adjustment
When the picture is not displayed properly on the screen when setting the graphics card resolution of the computer to 1024 x 768 @ 60Hz, 1280 x 768 @ 60Hz, 1360 x 768@ 60Hz or 1366 x 768 @ 60Hz, by using this function(Resolution Select), you can have the picture displayed on the screen in the specified resolution.
Page 121: Advanced Settings
Advanced Settings Configures the settings more elaborately. Temperature Protects the product by detecting the internal temperature. Temperature Control Detects the product's internal temperature and specifies the desired temperature. The product is set to 77°C by default. Note • The picture will be dimmed if the temperature exceeds the specified temperature, and the product ill automatically power off to prevent overheating if the temperature keeps rising.
Page 122: Button Lock
• • Note When Auto Power is On, the product will power on automatically as soon as it is connected to power. Button Lock Locks or unlocks the monitor control buttons on the product. • • User Auto Color Auto Color Automatically adjusts the colors.
Page 123: Lamp Schedule
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. • Power-saving mode will be activated if no input signal is detected. • Auto When no input signal is detected, - Power-saving mode will be activated if an external device is connected.
Page 124: Not Optimum Mode Osd
Not Optimum Mode OSD • • No Signal OSD • • MDC OSD • • Software Upgrade Performs a software upgrade. Connect the product to a computer via a digital signal such as DVI or HDMI. Click the BMP image file converted from an SW code. The image below will appear on the screen of the product.
Page 125: Setup Reset
Note When there are two or more BMP images, they are displayed on the screen using a slideshow. • It is recommended that the playback interval between two BMP images in the slide- show should be one second. The image extraction probability will decrease with other playback intervals.
Page 126: Multi Control
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. (US Only) •...
Page 127 • Subnet Mask : Manually enter the Subnet Mask if IP Setting is set to Manual. • Gateway : Manually enter the Gateway if IP Setting is set to Manual. MagicInfo Available Modes • PC / DVI / DisplayPort • •...
Page 128 • To setup MagicInfo on a Windows screen, a keyboard and mouse are required. • To setup MagicInfo on a Windows screen, refer to the MagicInfo Server Help. It is highly recommended not to turn off the AC power during an operation. •...
Page 129 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 130 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 131: 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 132: 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 133: 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 134: 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 135 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 136: Specifications
Specifications General General Model Name LCD Panel Size 400DX-3 460DX-3 Display area 400DX-3 460DX-3 Synchronization Horizontal Vertical Display Color 16.7 M (true) Resolution Optimum resolution Maximum resolution 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz Maximum Pixel Clock 148.5MHz (Analog,Digital) Power Supply This product supports 100 - 240 V.
Page 137 Dimensions (W x H x D) Without Stand Weight With Network 400DX-3 Without Network With Network 460DX-3 Without Network VESA Mounting Interface 600 x 400 mm Environmental considerations Operating Temperature : 50°F ~ 104°F (10°C ~ 40°C) (With Network box) Humidity : 10 % ~ 80 %, non-condensing Operating Temperature : 32°F ~ 104°F (0°C ~ 40°C)
Page 138 Dot Acceptable For example, the number of TFT-LCD sub pixels contained in this product are 6,220,800. Note Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice. When the network box is connected Class A (Information Communication equipment for industrial use) Attention dealers and users.
Page 139: Preset Timing Modes
State Normal Opera- Power Indicator On (Green) Power Con- 300 Watts sumption (1023 BTU/h) (With Network Box) Power Con- 230 Watts sumption (784.3 BTU/h) (Without Net- work Box) Note • The actual power consumption may be different from the indicated power consumption above if the system conditions or settings are changed.
Page 140 Specifications Display Mode Horizontal Frequency (kHz) VESA, 1024 x 768 56.476 VESA, 1024 x 768 60.023 VESA, 1152 x 864 67.500 VESA, 1280 x 768 47.776 VESA, 1280 x 960 60.000 VESA, 1280 x 1024 63.981 VESA, 1280 x 1024 79.976 VESA, 1360 x 768 47.712...
Page 141: 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 142 Power Off, Screen Saver, or Power Save Mode • Turn the power off for 4 hours after 20 hours in use • Turn the power off for 2 hours after 12 hours in use • Set the Monitor to power off with the PC Display Properties Power Scheme. •...
Page 143 • Avoid using a combination of characters and background color with large dif- ference in luminance. Avoid using Grey colors, which can cause Image retention easily. Avoid: Colors with big difference in luminance (Black & White, Grey) Change the characters color periodically •...
Page 144 • Apply the Screen Bar function - Symptom: Horizontal / Vertical Bar with Black Color move up and down. Apply the Screen Erasing function on Product • Apply the Screen Erasing function - Symptom: 2 Vertical blocks move while erasing the display Information...
Page 145 Appendix Contact SAMSUNG WORLDWIDE Note If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center. U.S.A CANADA MEXICO ARGENTINA BRAZIL BOLIVIA CHILE COLOMBIA COSTA RICA DOMINICA ECUADOR EL SALVADOR GUATEMALA HONDURAS JAMAICA...
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Page 147 SWITZERLAND 0848 - SAMSUNG (7267864, CHF 0.08/min) 0330 SAMSUNG (7267864) EIRE 0818 717100 LITHUANIA 8-800-77777 LATVIA 8000-7267 ESTONIA 800-7267 TURKEY 444 77 11 RUSSIA 8-800-555-55-55 GEORGIA 8-800-555-555 ARMENIA 0-800-05-555 AZERBAIJAN 088-55-55-555 KAZAKHSTAN 8-10-800-500-55-500 (GSM: 7799) UZBEKISTAN 8-10-800-500-55-500 KYRGYZSTAN 00-800-500-55-500 TADJIKISTAN...
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Page 149 Vertical Frequency Horizontal Frequency Interlace and Non-Interlace Methods Plug & Play Resolution Appendix tance between two dots of the same color is called the 'Dot Pitch'. Unit: mm The screen must be redrawn several times per second in order to create and display an image for the user. The fre- quency of this repetition per second is called the Vertical Frequency or Refresh Rate.
Page 150: Correct Disposal
Correct Disposal Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) (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. charger, headset, USB cable) should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working life.
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