Samsung 400DX - SyncMaster - 40" LCD Flat Panel... User manual

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The color and appearance of the product may vary depending on the model, and the product specifications are
subject to change without prior notice for reasons of performance enhancement.
Safety Instructions
Notational
Please read the following safety instructions as they are designed to prevent damage to property and
harm to the user.
Warning / Caution
Failure to follow directions noted by this symbol could result in bodily harm or damage to the
equipment.
Notational Conventions
Prohibited Important to read and understand at all times
Do not disassemble Disconnect the plug from the outlet
Do not touch Ground to prevent an electric shock
Power
When not used for an extended period of time, set your computer to DPM.
If using a screen saver, set it to active screen mode.
The images here are for reference only, and are not applicable in all cases (or countries).
Do not use a damaged or loose plug.
zThis may cause electric shock or fire.
Do not pull the plug out by the wire nor touch the plug with wet
hands.
zThis may cause electric shock or fire.
Safety Instructions
Notational
Power
Installation
Clean
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Introduction
Connections
Using the Software
Adjusting the LCD Display
Troubleshooting
Specifications
Information
Appendix

Use only a properly grounded plug and receptacle.
z
A
n improper ground may cause electric shock or equipment damage.(Class
l Equipment only.)
Insert the power plug firmly so that it does not come loose.
zA bad connection may cause fire.
Do not excessively bend the plug and wire nor place heavy objects
upon them, which could cause damage.
zThis may cause electric shock or fire.
Do not connect too many extension cords or plugs to one outlet.
zThis may cause fire.
Do not disconnect the power cord while using the LCD Display.
zA surge may be caused by the separation and may damage the LCD
Display.
Do not use the power cord when the connector or plug is dusty.
zIf the connector or plug of the power cord is dusty, clean it with a dry cloth.
zUsing the power cord with a dusty plug or connector may cause electric
shock or fire.
To disconnect the apparatus from the mains, the plug must be
pulled out from the mains socket, therefore the mains plug shall be
readily operable.
zThis may cause electric shock or fire.
Installation
Be sure to contact an authorized the Service Center, when installing your LCD Display in a location
with heavy dust, high or low temperatures, high humidity, and exposed to chemical substances and
where it operates for 24 hours such as at airports, train stations etc.

Failure to do so may cause serious damage to your LCD Display.
Place your LCD Display in a location with low humidity and a
minimum of dust.
zFailure to do so may cause electric shock or fire inside the LCD Display.
Do not drop the LCD Display when moving it.
zThis may cause damage to the product or the person carrying it.
Install the LCD Display base in a showcase or shelf so that the end
of the base does not protrude from the showcase or shelf.
zDropping the product may cause damage to the product or the person
carrying it.
Do not place the product on an unstable or small surface area.
zPlace the product on an even and stable surface ,as the product may fall
and cause harm to someone walking by, specifically children.
Do not place the product on the floor.
zTake care, as someone, specifically children may trip over it.
TO PREVENT THE SPREAD OF FIRE, KEEP CANDLES OR OTHER
OPEN FLAMES AWAY FROM THIS PRODUCT AT ALL TIMES.
zOtherwise, this may cause fire.
Keep any heating devices away from the power cable.
zA melted coating may cause electric shock or fire.
Do not install the product in places with poor ventilation, for
instance, a bookshelf, closet, etc.
zAny increase in the internal temperature may cause fire.

Put down the LCD Display carefully.
zFailing to do so may damage the LCD Display.
Do not place the LCD Display face down.
zThis may damage the TFT-LCD surface.
The installation of the bracket must be done by a qualified
professional.
zInstalling the bracket by unqualified personnel may result in injury.
zAlways use the mounting device specified in the owner's manual.
When installing the product, make sure to keep it away from the wall
(more than 10 cm / 4 inches) for ventilation purposes.
zPoor ventilation may cause an increase in the internal temperature of the
product, resulting in a shortened component life and degraded
performance.
Keep the plastic packaging (bag) out of children's reach.
zThe plastic packaging (bag) may cause suffocation if children play with it.
Clean
When cleaning the LCD Display case or the surface of the TFT-LCD screen, wipe with a slightly
moistened, soft fabric.
Do not spray water or detergent directly onto the LCD Display.
zThis may cause damage, electric shock or fire.
Use the recommended detergent with a smooth cloth.

If the connector between the plug and the pin is dusty or dirty, clean
it properly using a dry cloth.
zA dirty connector may cause electric shock or fire.
Make sure to unplug the power cord before cleaning the product.
zOtherwise, this may cause electric shock or fire.
Unplug the power cord from the power outlet and wipe the product
using a soft, dry cloth.
zDo not use any chemicals such as wax, benzene, alcohol, thinners,
insecticide, air freshener, lubricant or detergent.
Others
Do not remove the cover (or back).
zThis may cause electric shock or fire.
zRefer to a qualified servicing company.
If your LCD Display does not operate normally - in particular, if there
is any unusual sound or smell coming from the LCD Display -
unplug it immediately and contact an authorized dealer or the
Service Center.
zThis may cause electric shock or fire.
Keep the product away from places exposed to oil, smoke or
moisture; do not install inside a vehicle.
zThis may cause a malfunction, electric shock or fire.
zIn particular, avoid operating the LCD Display near water or outdoors where
the LCD Display could be exposed to snow or rain.
If the LCD Display is dropped or the casing is damaged, turn the
LCD Display off and unplug the power cord. Then contact the
Service Center.
zThe LCD Display may malfunction, causing electric shock or fire.
Disconnect the plug from the outlet during storms or lightning or if
it is not used for a long period of time.
zFailure to do so may cause electric shock or fire.

Do not try to move the LCD Display by pulling only the wire or the
signal cable.
zThis may cause a breakdown, electric shock or fire due to damage to the
cable.
Do not move the LCD Display right or left by pulling only the wire or
the signal cable.
zThis may cause a breakdown, electric shock or fire due to damage to the
cable.
Do not cover the vents on the LCD Display cabinet.
zBad ventilation may cause a breakdown or fire.
Do not place water containers, chemical products or small metal
objects on the LCD Display.
zThis may cause a malfunction, electric shock or fire.
zIf a foreign substance enters the LCD Display , unplug the power cord and
contact the Service Center.
Keep the product away from combustible chemical sprays or
inflammable substances.
zThis may cause an explosion or fire.
Never insert anything metallic into the LCD Display openings.
zThis may cause electric shock, fire or injury.
Do not insert metal objects such as chopsticks, wire and tools or
inflammable objects such as paper or matches into the vent,
headphone port or AV ports or etc.
zThis may cause electric shock or fire. If an alien substances or water enters
the product, turn the product off, unplug the power connector from the wall

outlet and contact the Service Center.
When viewing a fixed screen for an extended period of time, residual
image or blurriness may appear.
zChange the mode to energy saving mode or set a screensaver to a
changing picture when away from the LCD Display for an extended period
of time.
Adjusts the resolution and frequency to the level appropriate for the
model.
zAn inappropriate resolution may cause undesirable picture quality.
40 inch (101 cm) - 1360 X 768
46 inch (116 cm) - 1360 X 768
Viewing the LCD Display continuously at a too close angle may
result in damage to your eyesight.
To ease eye strain, take at least a five-minute break after every hour
of using the LCD Display.
Do not install the product on an unstable, uneven surface or a
location prone to vibrations.
zDropping the product may cause damage to the product or the person
carrying it. Using the product in a location prone to vibrations may shorten
the lifetime of the product or may cause the product to catch fire.
When moving the LCD Display , turn off and unplug the power cord.
Make sure that all cables, including the antenna cable and cables
connected to other devices, are disconnected before moving the
LCD Display.
zFailure to disconnect cables may damage it and cause fire or electric
shock.
Make sure there are more than two people when moving the
product.
zDropping the product may cause a malfunction or injury to the person
carrying it.

Place the product out of children’s reach, as they could damage by
hanging onto it.
zA falling product may cause injury to the person or even fatality.
When not using the product for an extended period of time, keep the
product unplugged.
zOtherwise, this may cause heat emission from the accumulated dirt or
degraded insulation, causing electric shock or fire.
Do not place your children's favorite toys or any other objects of
interest on the product.
zChildren may try to climb on the product to retrieve an object. The product
could fall, causing injury or even fatality.
When removing batteries from the remote control, be careful that
they are not swallowed by children. keep the batteries out of
children's reach.
zIf the batteries are swallowed, see a doctor immediately.
When replacing batteries, place the batteries in the correct +/-
polarity position as indicated on the battery holder.
zThe incorrect polarity may cause a battery to break or leak and may cause
fire, injury, or contamination (damage).
Use only specified standard batteries. Do not use new and used
batteries together.
zThis may cause a battery to break or leak and may cause fire, injury, or
contamination (damage).
The batteries (and rechargeable batteries) is not ordinary refuse and
must be returned for recycling purposes. The customer is
responsible for returning the used or rechargeable batteries for
recycling purposes as the consumer.
zThe 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.
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