Samsung PE40C User manual

User Manual
PE40C
PE46C
PE55C
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.
BN46-00299C-03

Table Of Contents 2
Table Of Contents
BEFORE USING THE
PRODUCT
13 Copyright
14 Cleaning
14 Storage
15 Safety Precautions
15 Symbols
16 Electricity and Safety
17 Installation
19 Operation
PREPARATIONS 23 Checking the Contents
23 Removing the Packaging (for PE40C and
PE46C models only)
24 Removing the Packaging (for PE55C models
only)
25 Checking the Components
28 Parts
28 Control Panel
30 Reverse Side
31 Anti-theft Lock
32 Remote Control
35 Connection Using an IR Stereo Cable
36 Before Installing the Product (Installation
Guide)
36 Tilting Angle and Rotation
37 Ventilation
38 Dimensions
39 Installing the Wall Mount
39 Preparing before installing Wall-Mount
39 Installing the Wall Mount Kit
39 Wall Mount Kit Specifications (VESA)
41 Remote Control
41 Cable Connection
44 Connection
46 Control Codes

Table Of Contents
Table Of Contents 3
CONNECTING AND USING
A SOURCE DEVICE
60 Before Connecting
60 Pre-connection Checkpoints
61 Connecting and Using a PC
61 Connecting to a PC
64 Changing the Resolution Using a PC
66 Connecting an External Monitor
67 Connecting to a Video Device
67 Connection Using the AV Cable
67 Connection Using the Component Cable
68 Connection Using an HDMI-DVI Cable
68 Connection Using an HDMI Cable
69 Connecting to an Audio System
70 Connecting the PC module (sold
separately)
70 MagicInfo
73 Changing the Input source
73 Source
USING MDC 74 Configuring Settings for Multi Control
74 Configuring settings for Multi Control
75 MDC Programme Installation/
Uninstallation
75 Installation
75 Uninstallation

Table Of Contents
Table Of Contents 4
76 What is MDC?
76 Connecting to MDC
78 Connection Management
79 User Login
80 Auto Set ID
81 Cloning
82 Command Retry
83 Getting Started with MDC
84 Main Screen Layout
85 Menus
88 Screen Adjustment
91 Advanced features
94 Sound Adjustment
94 System Setup
105 Tool Settings
109 Other Functions
114 Troubleshooting Guide
SCREEN ADJUSTMENT 116 Picture Mode
116 If the input source is PC, DVI or DisplayPort
117 If the input source is AV, Component, HDMI
117 Backlight / Contrast / Brightness /
Sharpness / Colo(u)r / Tint (G/R)
119 Screen Adjustment
119 Picture Size
120 Zoom/Position
121 4:3 Screen Size
121 PC Screen Adjustment
121 Resolution Select
122 Auto Adjustment
122 Rotation
123 Aspect Ratio

Table Of Contents
Table Of Contents 5
124 Advanced Settings
125 Dynamic Contrast
125 Black Tone
125 Flesh Tone
125 RGB Only Mode
125 Colo(u)r Space
125 White Balance
126 10p White Balance (Off / On)
126 Gamma
126 Expert Pattern
126 Motion Lighting (Off / On)
127 Picture Options
128 Colo(u)r Tone
128 Colo(u)r Temp.
128 Digital Noise Filter
128 MPEG Noise Filter
129 HDMI Black Level
129 Film Mode
129 Calibrated value(Calibrated Value)
129 Dynamic Backlight
130 Reset Picture
SOUND ADJUSTMENT 131 Sound Mode
132 Sound Effect
132 Speaker Settings
133 Reset Sound
NETWORK 134 Network Setting
134 Connecting to a Wired Network
136 Wired Network Settings
138 Connecting to a Wireless Network
139 Wireless Network Setting
141 WPS(PBC)
142 Network Status

Table Of Contents
Table Of Contents 6
142 Wi-Fi Direct
143 Soft AP
144 AllShare Settings
144 Using the AllShare Play Function
144 Device Name
SYSTEM 145 Multi Control
145 Configuring settings for Multi Control
146 Time
146 Clock set
146 Sleep Timer
147 On Timer
147 Off Timer
148 Holiday Management
149 Language
149 Rotate menu(Rotate Menu)
149 Eco Solution
149 Energy Saving
150 Eco Sensor (Off / On)
150 No Signal Power Off
150 Auto Power Off (Off / On)
151 Security
151 Safety Lock (Off / On)
151 Button Lock (Off / On)
151 Change PIN
152 PIP
152 Auto Protection Time
153 Screen Burn Protection
153 Pixel Shift
154 Timer
154 Immediate display(Immediate Display)
155 Side Grey(Side Gray)

Table Of Contents
Table Of Contents 7
155 Ticker
156 Video Wall
156 Video Wall
156 Format
157 Horizontal
157 Vertical
157 Screen Position
158 Source AutoSwitch Settings
159 General
159 Max. Power Saving
159 Game Mode
160 BD Wise
160 Menu Transparency
160 Sound Feedback
160 Auto Power
160 Standby Control
161 Lamp Schedule
161 OSD Display
161 Power On Adjustment
161 Temperature Control
162 Anynet+(HDMI-CEC)
162 Anynet+(HDMI-CEC)
163 Auto Turn Off (No / Yes)
165 DivX® Video On Demand
165 Play Mode(Player Mode)
165 Magic Clone
166 Reset System
166 Reset All
166 PC module power(PC Module Power)
166 Synced power-on(Synced Power-On)
166 Synced power-off(Synced Power-Off)

Table Of Contents
Table Of Contents 8
SUPPORT 167 Software Update
167 By USB
167 Alternative Software
168 Contact Samsung
168 Contents Home
168 MagicInfo Lite
168 MagicInfo Premium S
169 MagicInfo Videowall S
169 AllShare Play
170 Source
ALLSHARE PLAY 171 What is AllShare Play?
171 Read the following before using AllShare Play
with a USB device
173 Using a USB device
174 Connecting to a PC over a network
175 Using the AllShare Play features
176 Using the Basic AllShare Play Features
176 Sorting the file lists
177 Playing Selected Files
177 Copying Files
178 Creating a Playlist
179 My list(My List)
179 My list(My List) options
180 Videos
180 Playing a Video
181 Photos
181 Viewing a Photo (or Slide Show)
182 Music
182 Playing Music
183 Videos / Photos / Music Play Option
menu

Table Of Contents
Table Of Contents 9
185 Supported Subtitle and AllShare Play file
formats
185 Subtitle
185 Supported image resolutions
186 Supported music file formats
186 Supported Video Formats
MAGICINFO LITE 188 File Formats Compatible with MagicInfo
Lite Player
189 Contents
196 MagicInfo Lite
196 Network Schedule
198 Local schedule
199 Internal AutoPlay
200 USB AutoPlay
201 Local Schedule Manager
201 Registering a Local schedule
205 Modifying a Local schedule
207 Deleting a Local schedule
208 Running a Local schedule
209 Stopping a Local Schedule
210 Viewing the details of a Local schedule
212 Copying a Local schedule
214 Content Manager
214 Copying content
215 Deleting content

Table Of Contents
Table Of Contents 10
216 Settings
216 Server Network Setting
217 Default content duration
217 Content ratio
217 Image Effect
217 Default content
217 Screen layout
217 Schedule Name
218 Safety Remove USB Device(Safety Remove
USB)
218 Delete all content
218 Reset Settings
219 When Content is Running
219 Viewing the details of the content that is running
220 Changing the settings for the content that is
running
MAGICINFO PREMIUM S 221 File Formats Compatible with MagicInfo
Premium S Player
225 Network Schedule Multiframe
225 Template files and LFD(.lfd) files
226 Others
231 MagicInfo Premium S
231 Network Schedule
232 Local Schedule
233 Template Player
234 Internal AutoPlay
235 USB AutoPlay
236 Local Schedule Manager
236 Registering a Local Schedule
240 Modifying a Local Schedule
242 Deleting a Local schedule
243 Running a Local Schedule
244 Stopping a Local Schedule
245 Viewing the details of a Local Schedule
247 Copying a Local Schedule

Table Of Contents
Table Of Contents 11
249 Template Manager
249 Registering a Template
254 Content Manager
254 Copying content
255 Deleting content
256 Settings
256 Server Network Setting
257 Default content duration
257 Content ratio
257 Image Effect
257 Default content
257 Screen layout
257 Schedule Name
257 Safety Remove USB Device(Safely Remove
USB)
258 Delete all content
258 Reset Settings
259 When Content is Running
259 Viewing the details of the content that is running
260 Changing the settings for the content that is
running
MAGICINFO VIDEOWALL S 261 File Formats Compatible with MagicInfo
Videowall S Player
263 Restrictions
264 MagicInfo Videowall S
264 Settings
264 Default Storage
264 Default Content
265 Screen Layout
265 Port
265 Safety Remove USB Device(Safely Remove
USB)
265 Reset Settings
266 When Content is Running

Table Of Contents
Table Of Contents 12
TROUBLESHOOTING
GUIDE
267 Requirements Before Contacting
Samsung Customer Service Centre
267 Testing the Product
267 Checking the Resolution and Frequency
268 Check the followings.
276 Q & A
SPECIFICATIONS 278 General
280 PowerSaver
281 Standard Signal Mode Table
283 Licence
APPENDIX 284 Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE
290 Responsibility for the Pay Service (Cost
to Customers)
290 Not a product defect
290 A Product damage caused by customer's fault
290 Others
291 Optimum Picture Quality and Afterimage
Burn-in Prevention
291 Optimum Picture Quality
292 Prevention of Afterimage Burn-in
294 Correct Disposal
294 Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste
Electrical & Electronic Equipment)
294 Correct disposal of batteries in this product
295 Terminology
INDEX

13
Before Using the Product
Before Using the Product
Copyright
The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice to improve quality.
© 2013 Samsung Electronics
Samsung Electronics owns the copyright for this manual.
Use or reproduction of this manual in parts or entirety without the authorization of Samsung Electronics is
prohibited.
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
VESA, DPM and DDC are registered trademarks of the Video Electronics Standards Association.
Ownership of all other trademarks is attributed to their due owner.
An adistration fee may be charged if either
(a) an engineer is called out at your request and there is no defect in the product
(i.e. where you have failed to read this user manual).
(b) you bring the unit to a repair centre and there is no defect in the product
(i.e. where you have failed to read this user manual).
The amount of such administration charge will be advised to you before any work or home visit is
carried out.

14
Before Using the Product
Before Using the Product
Cleaning
Exercise care when cleaning as the panel and exterior of advanced LCDs are easily scratched.
Take the following steps when cleaning.
The following images are for reference only. Real-life situations may differ from what is shown in the
images.
Storage
High-glossy models can develop white stains on the surface if an ultrasonic wave humidifier is used
nearby.
Contact Customer Service Centre if the inside of the product needs cleaning (service fee will be
charged).
1. Power off the product and computer.
2. Disconnect the power cord from the product.
Hold the power cable by the plug and do not touch the cable with wet
hands. Otherwise, an electric shock may result.
3. Wipe the product with a clean, soft and dry cloth.
Do not use detergents that contain alcohol, solvent or
surface-active agents.
Do not spray water or detergent directly on the product.
4. Wet a soft and dry cloth in water and wring thoroughly to clean the exterior
of the product.
5. Connect the power cord to the product when cleaning is finished.
6. Power on the product and computer.
!

15
Before Using the Product
Before Using the Product
Safety Precautions
Symbols
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR
BACK). THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER ALL SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
This symbol indicates that high voltage is present inside. It is dangerous to
make any kind of contact with any internal part of this product.
This symbol alerts you that important literature concerning operation and
maintenance has been included with this product.
Warning A serious or fatal injury may result if instructions are not followed.
Caution
Personal injury or damage to properties may result if instructions are
not followed.
Activities marked by this symbol are prohibited.
Instructions marked by this symbol must be followed.

16
Before Using the Product
Before Using the Product
Electricity and Safety
The following images are for reference only. Real-life situations may differ from what is shown in the
images.
Warning
Do not use a damaged power cord or plug, or a loose power socket.
An electric shock or fire may result.
Do not use multiple products with a single power socket.
Overheated power sockets may cause a fire.
Do not touch the power plug with wet hands. Otherwise, an electric shock may
result.
Insert the power plug all the way in so it is not loose.
An unsecure connection may cause a fire.
Connect the power plug to a grounded power socket (type 1 insulated devices
only).
An electric shock or injury may result.
Do not bend or pull the power cord with force. Be careful not to leave the power
cord under a heavy object.
Damage to the cord may result in a fire or electric shock.
Do not place the power cord or product near heat sources.
A fire or electric shock may result.
Clean any dust around the pins of the power plug or the power socket with a dry
cloth.
A fire may result.
!
!
!

17
Before Using the Product
Before Using the Product
Caution
Installation
Warning
Do not disconnect the power cord while the product is being used.
The product may become damaged by an electric shock.
Only use the power cord provided with your product by Samsung. Do not use the
power cord with other products.
A fire or electric shock may result.
Keep the power socket where the power cord is connected unobstructed.
The power cord must be disconnected to cut off power to the product when
an issue occurs.
Note that the product is not completely powered down by using only the
power button on the remote.
Hold the plug when disconnecting the power cord from the power socket.
An electric shock or fire may result.
DO NOT PLACE CANDLES, INSECT REPELLANTS OR CIGARETTES ON TOP
OF THE PRODUCT. DO NOT INSTALL THE PRODUCT NEAR HEAT SOURCES.
A fire may result.
Have a technician install the wall-mount hanger.
Installation by an unqualified person can result in an injury.
Only use approved cabinets.
Do not install the product in poorly ventilated spaces such as a bookcase or
closet.
An increased internal temperature may cause a fire.
Install the product at least 10 cm away from the wall to allow ventilation.
An increased internal temperature may cause a fire.
!
!
!
!
!

18
Before Using the Product
Before Using the Product
Caution
Keep the plastic packaging out of the reach of children.
Children may suffocate.
Do not install the product on an unstable or vibrating surface (insecure shelf,
sloped surface, etc.)
The product may fall and become damaged and/or cause an injury.
Using the product in an area with excess vibration may damage the product
or cause a fire.
Do not install the product in a vehicle or a place exposed to dust, moisture (water
drips, etc.), oil, or smoke.
A fire or electric shock may result.
Do not expose the product to direct sunlight, heat, or a hot object such as a
stove.
The product lifespan may be reduced or a fire may result.
Do not install the product within the reach of young children.
The product may fall and injure children.
As the front is heavy, install the product on a flat and stable surface.
Edible oil, such as soybean oil, can damage or deform the product. Do not install
the product in a kitchen or near a kitchen counter.
Do not drop the product while moving.
Product failure or personal injury may result.
Do not set down the product on its front.
The screen may become damaged.
When installing the product on a cabinet or shelf, make sure that the bottom
edge of the front of the product is not protruding.
The product may fall and become damaged and/or cause an injury.
Install the product only on cabinets or shelves of the right size.
!
!
!

19
Before Using the Product
Before Using the Product
Operation
Warning
Set down the product gently
Product failure or personal injury may result.
Installing the product in an unusual place (a place exposed to a lot of fine
particles, chemical substances or extreme temperatures, or an airport or train
station where the product should operate continuously for an extended period of
time) may seriously affect its performance.
Be sure to consult Samsung Customer Service Centre if you want to install
the product at such a place.
There is a high voltage inside the product. Never disassemble, repair or modify
the product yourself.
A fire or electric shock may result.
Contact Samsung Customer Service Centre for repairs.
Before moving the product, turn off the power switch and disconnect the power
cable and all other connected cables.
Damage to the cord may result in a fire or electric shock.
If the product generates abnormal sounds, a burning smell or smoke, disconnect
the power cord immediately and contact Samsung Customer Service Centre.
An electric shock or fire may result.
Do not let children hang from the product or climb on top of it.
Children may become injured or seriously harmed.
If the product is dropped or the outer case is damaged, turn off the power switch
and disconnect the power cord. Then contact Samsung Customer Service
Centre.
Continued use can result in a fire or electric shock.
Do not leave heavy objects or items that children like (toys, sweets, etc.) on top of
the product.
The product or heavy objects may fall as children try to reach for the toys or
sweets resulting in a serious injury.
!
!
!
SAMSUNG
!

20
Before Using the Product
Before Using the Product
During a lightning or thunderstorm, power off the product and remove the power
cable.
A fire or electric shock may result.
Do not drop objects on the product or apply impact.
A fire or electric shock may result.
Do not move the product by pulling the power cord or any cable.
Product failure, an electric shock or fire may result from a damaged cable.
If a gas leakage is found, do not touch the product or power plug. Also, ventilate
the area immediately.
Sparks can cause an explosion or fire.
Do not lift or move the product by pulling the power cord or any cable.
Product failure, an electric shock or fire may result from a damaged cable.
Do not use or keep combustible spray or an inflammable substance near the
product.
An explosion or fire may result.
Ensure the vents are not blocked by tablecloths or curtains.
An increased internal temperature may cause a fire.
Do not insert metallic objects (chopsticks, coins, hairpins, etc) or objects that
burn easily (paper, matches, etc) into the product (via the vent or input/output
ports, etc).
Be sure to power off the product and disconnect the power cord when water
or other foreign substances have entered the product. Then contact
Samsung Customer Service Centre.
Product failure, an electric shock or fire may result.
Do not place objects containing liquid (vases, pots, bottles, etc) or metallic
objects on top of the product.
Be sure to power off the product and disconnect the power cord when water
or other foreign substances have entered the product. Then contact
Samsung Customer Service Centre.
Product failure, an electric shock or fire may result.
!
!
!
GAS
!
100