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

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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
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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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Introduction
Package Contents
Note
• Please make sure the following items are included with your LCD Display.
If any items are missing, contact your dealer.
Contact a local dealer to buy optional items.
Note
• This stand is not for the Floor Standing Type.
LCD Display
Manuals
Quick Setup Guide Warranty Card
(Not available in all locations)
User's Guide, MDC Software,
MagicNet Software
Cables
D-Sub Cable Power Cord
Other
Safety Instructions
Introduction
Package Contents
Your LCD Display
Machanical Layout
Connections
Using the Software
Adjusting the LCD Display
Troubleshooting
Specifications
Information
Appendix

Remote Control
Batteries (AAA X 2)
(Not available in all
locations)
Cover-Hole
BNC to RCA
Adaptor Jack Semi Stand Screw: 4 EA
USB Holder & Screw (1EA)
Sold separately
Wall Mount KIT Speaker Set DVI Cable
BNC Cable LAN Cable
Your LCD Display
Front
1) MENU
Opens the on-screen menu and exits from the menu or closes the adjustment menu.

2) Navigate buttons (Up-Down buttons)
Moves from one menu item to another vertically or adjusts selected menu values.
3) Adjust buttons (Left-Right buttons)/ Volume buttons
Moves from one menu item to another horizontally or adjusts selected menu values.
Adjusts the audio volume.
4) ENTER
Activates a highlighted menu item.
5) SOURCE
Switches from PC mode to Video mode.
Changing the source is only allowed for external devices that are connected to the LCD Display at the time.
[PC] →[BNC] →[DVI] →[AV] →[S-Video] →[Component] →[HDMI] →[MagicNet]
>> Click here to see an animation clip.
6) PIP
Push the PIP button to turn the PIP screen On / Off.
More than one PIP cannot overlap on screen as BNC and the component use the same terminal.
>> Click here to see an animation clip.
•PC
A
V / S-Video / Component / HDMI Mode
•BNC
A
V / S-Video / HDMI Mode
•DVI
A
V / S-Video / Component Mode
•AV / S-Video
PC / BNC / DVI Mode
•Component
PC / DVI Mode
•HDMI
PC / BNC Mode
7) Power button
Turns the LCD Display On/Off.
8) Brightness Sensor
The product's Brightness Sensor function automatically detects the surrounding brightness using a
brightness sensor and adjusts its brightness accordingly.
9) Power indicator
Shows PowerSaver mode by blinking green.
10) Remote Control Sensor
Aim the remote control towards this spot on the LCD Display.
Note
•SeePowerSaver 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.
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 LCD Display model.

1) POWER S/W ON [ | ] / OFF [O]
Switches the LCD Display On/Off.
2) POWER IN
The power cord plugs into the LCD Display and
the wall plug.
3) REMOTE OUT/IN
You can use a wired remote control by
connecting it to your monitor.
4) RS232C OUT/IN (RS232C Serial PORT)
MDC(Multiple Display Control) Program Port
5) DVI / PC / HDMI IN [PC/DVI/BNC AUDIO
IN] (PC/DVI/BNC/HDMI Audio Connection
Terminal (Input))
6) DVI / PC / HDMI IN [HDMI]
Connect the HDMI terminal at the back of your
monitor to the HDMI terminal of your digital
output device using a HDMI cable.
7) DVI / PC / HDMI IN [RGB] (PC Video
Connection Terminal)
Using a D-Sub Cable (15 pin D-Sub) - PC
mode (Analog PC)
8) DVI / PC / HDMI IN [DVI(HDCP)] (PC
Video Connection Terminal)
Using a DVI Cable (DVI-D to DVI-D) - DVI
mode (Digital PC)
9) COMPONENT AUDIO IN [L-AUDIO-R]
(Component Audio Connection Terminal
(Input))
10) BNC/COMPONENT OUT [R/PR, G/Y, B/PB,
H, V] (BNC/Component Connection
Terminal (Output))
BNC (Analog PC) Connection: connecting the R,
G, B, H, V ports
Component Connection: connecting the PR, Y,
PBports
11) BNC/COMPONENT IN [R/PR, G/Y, B/PB, H,
V] (BNC/Component Connection Terminal
(Input))

12) AV AUDIO IN [L-AUDIO-R] (LCD Display
Audio Connection Terminal (Input))
13) AV OUT [VIDEO] (VIDEO Connection
Terminal): AV mode (Output)
14) AV IN [VIDEO] (VIDEO Connection
Terminal) (Input)
15) AV OUT [S-VIDEO] (S-VIDEO Connection
Terminal): S-VIDEO mode (Output)
16) AV IN [S-VIDEO] (S-VIDEO Connection
Terminal) (Input)
17) EXT SPEAKER(8 Ω)[- - L - +, - - R - +] (EXT
Speaker Connection Terminal)
18) AUDIO OUT [L-AUDIO-R] (LCD Display
Audio Connection Terminal (Output))
AUDIO OUT is the terminal for sound output of
PC, DVI or BNC.
19) LAN (LAN Connection Terminal)
20) USB (USB Connection Terminal)
Keyboard / Mouse, Mass Storage Device
Compatible.
Note
• The number of LCD Displays that can be connected to loopout may differ depending on the cables, signal
source etc. With cables where there is no degradation or signal source, up to ten LCD Displays can be
connected.
21) Kensington Lock
The Kensington lock is a device used to
physically fix the system to something when
using it in a public place. (The locking device has
to be purchased separately.)
For using a locking device, contact the place
of purchase.
Note
•SeeConnecting the LCD Display 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 frequency.
1. ON / OFF
2. MAGICNET
3. MDC
4. LOCK
5. MagicNet buttons
6.+100 -/--

7. VOL
8. MUTE
9. TTX/MIX
10. MENU
11. ENTER
12. P.MODE
13. AUTO
14. ENTER/PRE-CH
15 . CH/P
16. SOURCE
17. INFO
18. EXIT
19. Up-Down Left-Right buttons
20. S.MODE
21. STILL
22. FM RADIO
23. P.SIZE
24. SRS
25. DUAL/MTS
26. PIP
27. SOURCE
28. SWAP
29. SIZE
30. RE
W
31. STOP
32. PLAY/PAUSE
33. FF
1) ON / OFF
Turns the LCD Display On/Off.
2) MAGICNET
MagicNet Quick Launch Button.
3) MDC
MDC Quick Launch Button.
4) LOCK
Activates or deactivates all function keys on both the remote control and the LCD Display except for the
Power and LOCK buttons.
5) MagicNet buttons
Used for MagicNet.
• Alphanumeric: Used to enter the Internet address.
• DEL: Functions as the backspace.
• SYMBOL: Used to enter the symbols. (.O_-)
• ENTER: Used to enter values.
6) +100 -/--
Press to select channels over 100.
For example, to select channel 121, press "+100", then press "2" and "1".
- This fuction does not work for this monitor.
7) VOL
Adjusts the audio volume.
8) MUTE
Pauses (mutes) the audio output temporarily.
This is displayed on the lower left corner of the screen.
The audio resumes if MUTE or - VOL + is pressed in the Mute mode.
9) TTX/MIX
TV channels provide text information services via teletext.
- This fuction does not work for this monitor.
10) MENU
Opens the on-screen menu and exits from the menu screen or closes the screen adjustment menu.
11) ENTER
Activates a highlighted menu item.

12) P.MODE
When you press this button, current picture mode is displayed on the lower center of the screen.
AV / S-Video / Component : P.MODE
The Monitor has four automatic picture settings that are preset at the factory.
Then push button again to circle through available preconfigured modes.
( Dynamic →Standard →Movie →Custom )
PC/DVI/BNC : M/B (MagicBright™)
MagicBright™ is a new feature providing the optimum viewing environment depending on the contents of
the image you are watching.
Then push button again to circle through available preconfigured modes.
(Entertain →Internet →Text →Custom )
13) AUTO
Adjusts the screen display automatically in PC mode.
By changing the resolution in the control panel, auto function is performed.
14) ENTER/PRE-CH
Returns to the immediately previous channel.
- This fuction does not work for this monitor.
15) CH/P
In TV mode, selects TV channels.
- This fuction does not work for this monitor.
16) SOURCE
Changes the video source.
17) INFO
The current picture information is displayed in the top left corner of the screen.
18) EXIT
Exits from the menu screen.
19) Up-Down Left-Right buttons
Moves from one menu item to another horizontally, vertically or adjusts selected menu values.
20) S.MODE
When pressing this button, the current mode is displayed at the bottom centre of the screen.
The LCD Display has a built-in high fidelity stereo amplifier.
Then press the button again to circle through available preconfigured modes.
( Standard →Music →Movie →Speech →Custom )
21) STILL
Press the button once to freeze the screen. Press it again to unfreeze.
22) FM RADIO
Turns the FM Radio on/off.
In PC/DVI mode, sets the SOUND to FM Radio.
In general Video mode, selects FM Radio, and turns off the screen.
In areas where the signal is weak, noise may occur during FM radio broadcasts.
- This fuction does not work for this monitor.
23) P.SIZE
Press to change the screen size.
24) SRS
SRS
25) DUAL/MTS
- This fuction does not work for this monitor.
DUAL-
STEREO/MONO, DUAL l / DUAL ll and MONO/NICAM MONO/NICAM STEREO can be operated
depending on the broadcasting type by using the DUAL button on the remote control while watching TV.
MTS-
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
26) PIP

Every time you press the button, a PIP screen appears.
27) SOURCE
Changes the source of the PIP window signal.
28) SWAP
Swaps the contents of the PIP and main image.
The image in the PIP window will appear on the main screen, and the main screen image will appear in the
PIP window.
29) SIZE
Switches the PIP Picture Size.
30) REW
Rewind
31) STOP
Stop
32) PLAY / PAUSE
Play/Pause
33) FF
Fast forward
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Mechanical Layout | Monitor Head | Stand | Speaker | Installation VESA Bracket | Wall Bracket Installation
1. Mechanical Layout
NETWORK MODEL SIZE
PROTECTION GLASS + NETWORK MODEL SIZE
Weight
zSet
{25.0 kg (with Basic Stand)
{30.5 kg (with Basic Stand / option protection glass)
zPackage
SyncMaster 400DXn

{28.5 kg (with Basic Stand)
{34.0 kg (with Basic Stand / option protection glass)
2. Monitor Head
NETWORK MODEL SIZE
PROTECTION GLASS + NETWORK MODEL SIZE
3. Stand