Samsung 400CX - SyncMaster - 40" LCD TV User manual

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LCD DISPLAY
quick start guide
400CX-2, 400CXN-2, 460CX-2, 460CXN-2

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.
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.
Check the contents of the
package.
Remove the Styrofoam
and vinyl cover.
Note
• After unpacking the package, make sure to check the contents of the package.
• Make sure to keep the package box for transporting the product in the future.
Unpacking
LCD Display
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Manuals
Quick Setup Guide Warranty Card
(Not available in all loca-
tions)
User's Guide
MagicInfo Software CD,
MagicInfo Manual CD
(Applicable to the CXN-2
model only)
Cables
Power Cord
Others
Remote Control Batteries (AAA X 2)
(Not available in all loca-
tions)
Cleaning Cloth
HDD Cover
(Applicable to the CXN-2
model only)
Note
Cleaning Cloth is only provided for highly polished black products as a product feature.
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Sold separately
D-Sub Cable DVI Cable LAN Cable
(Applicable to the CXN-2
model only)
Wall Mount KIT Component to D-sub Ca-
ble
D-sub / BNC Cable
Semi Stand KIT
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 (Down-Up buttons) / Channel buttons
Moves from one menu item to another vertically or adjusts selected menu
values.
/ When OSD is not on the screen, press the button to adjust channels.
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Adjust buttons (Left-Right buttons) / Volume buttons
Moves from one menu item to another horizontally or adjusts selected
menu values. When OSD is not on the screen, press the button to adjust
volume.
ENTER button [ENTER]
Activates a highlighted menu item.
SOURCE button [SOURCE]
Switches from PC mode to Video mode. Selects the input source that an
external device is connected to.
[PC] →[DVI] →[AV] →[Component] →[HDMI] →[MagicInfo] →[TV]
Note
MagicInfo supports the CXN-2 model only.
D.MENU
Opens the on-screen D.MENU.
Power button [ ]
Use this button for turning the LCD Display on and off.
Brightness Sensor (Optional)
Automatically detects the surrounding brightness.
This function is activated only on the models equipped with an auto bright-
ness sensor.
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.
Remote Control Sensor
Aim the remote control towards this spot on the LCD Display.
Rear
Note
For detailed information concerning cable connections, refer to Connecting Cables under
Setup. The LCD Display 's configuration at the back may vary slightly depending on the model.
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POWER S/W ON [ │ ] / OFF [O]
Switches the LCD Display On/Off.
POWER
The power cord plugs into the LCD Display
and the wall outlet.
RS232C OUT/IN (RS232C Serial PORT)
MDC(Multiple Display Control) Program Port
RGB/ COMPONENT IN (PC Video Con-
nection Terminal)
•Use a D-Sub Cable (15 pin D-Sub) - PC
mode (Analog PC)
• Connect the RGB/COMPONENT IN port
on the monitor to the COMPONENT port
on the external device using the D-SUB
to COMPONENT cable.
• Connect the RGB/COMPONENT IN port
on the monitor to the BNC port on the PC
using the D-SUB to BNC cable.
DVI IN (PC Video Connection Terminal)
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Use a DVI Cable (DVI-D to DVI-D) - DVI
mode (Digital PC)
DVI / RGB AUDIO IN (PC/DVI/Audio
Connection Terminal (Input))
AV / COMPONENT AUDIO IN [R- AU-
DIO- L]
Connect the port of the DVD, VCR (DVD /
DTV Set-Top Box) to the [ R- AUDIO - L ] port
of the LCD Display.
AV IN [VIDEO]
Connect the [ VIDEO ] terminal of your mon-
itor to the video output terminal of the exter-
nal device using a VIDEO cable.
DVI OUT
•Connect a monitor to another monitor
through a DVI cable.
• Connect the DVI OUT port on the monitor
to the HDMI IN port on the other monitor
using the DVI to HDMI cable.
• DVI, HDMI and network signals sent via
the DVI OUT port are displayed on the
second display which has the DVI IN port.
Note
Up to 6 Full HD or 10 HD monitors can be
connected (May differ depending on the
product).
AUDIO OUT
Headphone/External speaker output termi-
nal.
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 ca-
ble.
Up to HDMI cable 1.0 can be supported.
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ANT IN
Connect the CATV cable or TV antenna ca-
ble to the " ANT IN" port on the rear side of
the LCD Display. Make sure to use a TV an-
tenna cable (sold separately) as the antenna
cable.
RGB OUT
Note
(Applicable to the CXN-2 model only)
LAN (LAN Connection Terminal)
Note
(Applicable to the CXN-2 model only)
USB(USB Connection Terminal)
Keyboard / Mouse, Mass Storage Device
Compatible.
Note
(Applicable to the CXN-2 model only)
Kensington Lock
The Kensington Lock is a device used to
physically fix the system when using it in a
public place. The locking device has to be
purchased separately. The appearance and
locking method may differ from the illustra-
tion depending on the manufacturer. Refer to
the manual provided with the Kensington
Lock for proper use. The locking device has
to be purchased separately.
Note
The location of the Kensington Lock may be
different depending on the model.
Using the Anti-Theft Kensington Lock
1. Insert the locking device into the Ken-
sington slot on the LCD Display and
turn it in the locking direction .
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2. Connect the Kensington Lock cable.
3. Fix the Kensington Lock to a desk or a
heavy stationary object.
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-
cy.
POWER
OFF
Number Buttons
DEL button
+ VOL -
SOURCE
D.MENU
TOOLS
Up-Down Left-Right buttons
INFO
COLOR BUTTONS
TTX/MIX
MTS
ENTER/PRE-CH
MUTE
CH
TV/DTV
MENU
RETURN
EXIT
MagicInfo
1. POWER Turns the product On.
2. OFF Turns the product Off.
3. Number Buttons Press to change the channel.
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4. DEL button
The "-" button is used to select Digital channels. For exam-
ple, channel 4-1.
5. + VOL - Adjusts the audio volume.
6. SOURCE Press the button to change the input signal SOURCE.
Changing the SOURCE is only allowed for external devices
that are connected to the LCD Display at the time.
7. D.MENU DTV menu display
-This function does not work for this LCD Display.
8. TOOLS Use to quickly select frequently used functions.
9. Up-Down Left-Right but-
tons
Moves from one menu item to another horizontally, vertically
or adjusts selected menu values.
10. INFO Current picture information is displayed on the upper left
corner of the screen.
11. COLOR BUTTONS Press to add or delete channels and to store channels to the
favorite channel list in the “Channel List” menu.
12. TTX/MIX TV channels provide written information services via tele-
text.
- Teletext Buttons
For more information > TTX / MIX
13. MTS/DUAL You can select MTS (Multichannel Television Stereo) mode.
Audio Type MTS/S_Mode Default
FM Stereo Mono Mono Manual
Change
Stereo Mono ↔ Stereo
SAP Mono ↔ SAP Mono
14. ENTER/PRE-CH This button is used to return to the immediately previous
channel.
15. MUTE Pauses (mutes) the audio output temporarily. This is dis-
played on the lower left corner of the screen. The audio
resumes comes back on if MUTE or - VOL + is pressed in
the Mute mode.
16. CH/P In TV mode, selects TV channels.
17. TV Selects the TV mode directly.
18. MENU Opens the on-screen menu and exits from the menu or
closes the adjustment menu.
19. RETURN Returns to the previous menu.
20. EXIT Exits from the menu screen.
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Connections
Connecting a Computer
Note
AV input devices such as DVD players, VCRs or camcorders as well as your computer can
be connected to the LCD Display. For detailed information on connecting AV input devices,
refer to the contents under Adjusting Your LCD Display.
(Applicable to the CXN-2 model only)
Connect the power cord for your LCD Display to the power port on the back
of the LCD Display. Turn on the power switch.
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 port on the back of your LCD
Display and the 15 pin D-sub Port on the computer.
Using the DVI (Digital) connector on the video card.
• Connect the DVI Cable to the DVI port on the back of your LCD Display
and the DVI port on the computer.
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Using the HDMI (digital) output on the graphics card.
• Connect the HDMI IN port on the monitor to the HDMI port on the PC
using the HDMI cable.
Note
•When the HDMI cable to the PC, ensure that you select HDMI from
both the Source List and Edit Name before selecting PC or DVI device
so that normal PC screen and sound can be outputted.
• Note that sound is only available when connected according to the op-
tion 2 that follows.
Connect the audio cable for your LCD Display to the audio port on the back
of the LCD Display.
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. For detailed information on connecting AV input
devices, refer to the contents under Adjusting Your LCD Display.
• The LCD Display 's configuration at the back may vary slightly depending on the LCD
Display model.
Connecting TV
Note
You may view television programs on the LCD Display if it is connected to an antenna or
CATV cable without installing any separate TV reception hardware or software on your com-
puter.
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1. Connect the CATV cable or TV antenna cable to the "ANT IN" port on the rear side of
the LCD Display.
Make sure to use a TV antenna cable (sold separately).
• When using an interior antenna terminal:
Check the antenna terminal on the wall first and connect the antenna cable.
• When using an outdoor antenna:
If you are using an outdoor antenna, use a professional for installation if possible.
• To connect the RF cable to the antenna input terminal:
Keep the copper wire portion of the RF cable straight.
2. Turn on the LCD Display.
3. Select TV using the TV .
4. Select a desired TV channel.
Connecting AV Devices
1. Connect the Video and Audio [R-AUDIO-L] port of the DVD, VCR or DTV Set-Top Box
to the Video and Audio [R-AUDIO-L] LCD Display.
2. Play the DVD, VCR or Camcorder with a DVD disc or tape inserted.
3. Select AV using the SOURCE button on the front of the LCD display or on the remote.
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Connecting using a Component Cable
1. 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.or other external
device.
2. Connect the Component to D-sub cable(sold separately) to the product's RGB/COM-
PONENT IN port and the DVD player's COMPONENT - PR, Y, PB ports.
Note
•Select Component using the SOURCE button on the front of the LCD Display or on the
remote control.
• Then, start the DVD Player with a DVD disc inserted.
• A component cable is optional.
• For an explanation of Component video, consult your DVD or external device's user man-
ual.
Connecting to a Camcorder
1. Locate the AV output jacks on the camcorder. They are usually found on the side or back
of the camcorder. Connect a set of audio cables between the AUDIO OUTPUT jacks on
the camcorder and the AV/COMPONENT AUDIO IN [R-AUDIO-L] on the LCD Display .
2. Connect a video cable between the VIDEO OUTPUT jack on the camcorder and the AV
IN [VIDEO] on the LCD Display .
3. Select AV for the Camcorder connection using the SOURCE button on the front of the
LCD Display or on the remote control.
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4. Then, start the Camcorder with a tape inserted.
Note
The audio-video cables shown here are usually included with a Camcorder. (If not, check
your local electronics store.) If your camcorder is stereo, you need to connect a set of two
cables.
Connecting Using a HDMI Cable
1. Connect input devices such as a Blu-Ray/DVD player to the HDMI IN terminal of the LCD
Display using an HDMI cable.
Note
• In HDMI mode, only PCM format audio is supported.
Connecting Using a DVI to HDMI Cable
1. 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.
2. 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
DVI / RGB AUDIO IN terminal of the LCD Display.
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Connecting Using a DVI Cable
1. Connect between the DVI OUT port on the LCD monitor and the input port on another
monitor using a DVI cable.
2. Connect between the AUDIO OUT port on the LCD monitor and the audio input port on
another monitor using a stereo cable.
3. Select DVI using the SOURCE button on the front of the LCD Display or on the remote
control.
Note
• DVI-OUT does not support HDCP.
Connecting a DTV Set Top (Cable/Satellite) Box
1. Connect the Component to D-sub cable(sold separately) to the product's RGB/COM-
PONENT IN port and the COMPONENT - PR, Y, PB ports on the Set-Top Box.
2. 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.
Note
•Select Component using the SOURCE button on the front of the LCD Display or on the
remote control.
• For an explanation of Component video, see your Set Top Box owner's manual.
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Connecting Using a D-SUB / BNC Cable
1. Connect the RGB/COMPONENT IN port on the monitor to the BNC port on the PC using
the D-SUB to BNC cable.
Connecting to an Audio System
1. 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
Note
•AV input devices such as DVD players, VCRs or camcorders as well as your computer
can be connected to the LCD Display. For detailed information on connecting AV input
devices, refer to the contents under Adjusting Your LCD Display.
• The LCD Display 's configuration at the back may vary slightly depending on the LCD
Display model.
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Note
Connect the LAN cable.
(CXN-2 model only)
Connecting a USB device
Note
You can connect USB devices such as a mouse or keyboard.
(CXN-2 model only)
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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
1. Turn off both your computer and the LCD Display.
2. Unplug the video cable from the back of the computer.
3. Turn on the LCD Display.
The figure shown below ("Check Signal Cable") appears on a black background when
the LCD Display is working normally even though no video signal is detected: While in
the Self-Test mode, the LED power indicator remains green and the figure moves around
on the screen.
4. Turn off your LCD Display and reconnect the video cable; then turn on both your com-
puter and the LCD Display
If your LCD Display screen remains blank after using the previous procedure, check your
video controller and computer system; your LCD Display is functioning properly.
Warning Messages
You can even view the screen at a resolution of 1920 x 1080. However, you will receive the
following message for a minute; You can choose to change the screen resolution or stay in
the current mode during that time. And If the resolution is more than 85Hz, you will see the
black screen because the LCD Display does not support over 85Hz.
Note
Refer to Specifications > Preset Timing Modes for the resolutions or frequencies supported
by the LCD Display.
Maintenance and Cleaning
1) Maintaining the LCD Display Case.
Clean with a soft cloth after disconnecting the power cord.
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• Do not use benzene, thinner or other flammable sub-
stances.
2) Maintaining the Flat Panel Display Screen.
Clean with a soft cloth (cotton flannel).
• Never use acetone, benzene or thinner.
The user will be required to pay costs and related
expenses for repairing damages caused.
(They may cause flaws or deformation of the screen
surface.)
• The user is responsible for any damage caused by
using these substances.
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. In this case, first check the source of the prob-
lem, and then contact a Service Center or your dealer.
1. Check if the power cord and the video cables are properly connected to the computer.
2. Check if the computer beeps more than 3 times when booting.
(If it does, request service.)
3. If you installed a new video card or if you assembled the PC, check if you installed the
Adaptor(video).
4. Check if the scanning ratio of the video screen is set to between 50 Hz ~ 85 Hz.
(Do not exceed 60Hz when using the maximum resolution.)
5. If you have problems in installing the Adaptor (video) driver, boot the computer in Safe
Mode, remove the Display Adaptor in the "Control Panel −> System −> Device Admin-
istrator" and then reboot the computer to reinstall the Adaptor (video) driver.
Check List
Note
•The following table lists possible problems and their solutions. Before calling for assis-
tance, check the information in this section to see if you can remedy any problems for
yourself. If you do need assistance, please call the phone number on the Information
section or contact your dealer.
• For more network-related information, refer to the MagicInfo Troubleshooting section.
Problems related to the Installation (PC Mode)
Note
Problems related to the LCD Display installation and their solutions are listed.
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