Samsung DH40D User manual

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User Manual
The color and the appearance may differ depending on the product,
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improve the performance.
DH40D DH48D DH55D

Table of contents
Before Using the Product
» Copyright
» Safety Precautions
Preparations
» Parts
» Before Installing the Product (Installation Guide)
» Dimensions
» Using the COVER-JACK
» Installing the Wall Mount
» Remote Control (RS232C)
Connecting and Using a Source Device
» Before Connecting
» Connecting to a PC
» Connecting to a Video Device
» Connecting to an Audio System
» Connecting the antenna
» Connecting the LAN Cable
» Connecting the network box (Sold separately)
» Plug In Module
» Attaching the PIM (Sold separately)
» Changing the Input source
Using MDC
» MDC Program Installation/Uninstallation
» Connecting to MDC
Home feature
» Player
» Schedule
» Template
» Clone Product
» ID Settings
» Video Wall
» Network Status
» Picture Mode
» On/Off Timer
» Ticker
» More settings
» URL Launcher
Screen Adjustment
» Picture Mode
» Backlight / Contrast / Brightness / Sharpness / Color / Tint
(G/R)
» Color Temperature
» White Balance
» Gamma
» Calibrated Value
» Advanced Settings
» Picture Options
» Picture Size
» Auto Adjustment
» PC Screen Adjustment
» Picture Off
» Reset Picture
OnScreen Display
» PIP
» Rotation
» Screen Protection
» Message Display
» Menu Transparency
» Menu Language
» Caption
» Reset OnScreen Display

Table of contents
Sound Adjustment
» Sound Mode
» Sound Effect
» HDMI Sound
» Sound on Video Call
» Speaker Settings
» Auto Volume
» Reset Sound
Channel
» Auto Program
» Antenna
» Channel List
» Edit Channel
» Edit Favorites
» Audio Options
» Program Rating Lock
» Channel Settings
Network
» Network Status
» Network Settings
» Wi-Fi Direct
» Multimedia Device Settings
» Screen Mirroring
» Server Network Settings
» Device Name
System
» Setup
» Touch Control
» Time
» Auto Source Switching
» Power Control
» Eco Solution
» Temperature Control
» Device Manager
» Play via
» Change PIN
» General
» Reset System
Support
» Software Update
» Contact Samsung
» Go to Home
» Reset All
Playing photos, videos and music
(Media Play)
» Features provided in the media content list page
» Available buttons and features during photo playback
» Available buttons and features during video playback
» Available buttons and features during music playback
» Supported Subtitle and Media play file formats

Table of contents
Troubleshooting Guide
» Requirements Before Contacting Samsung Customer
Service Center
» Q & A
Specifications
» General
» PowerSaver
» Preset Timing Modes
Appendix
» Responsibility for the Pay Service
(Cost to Customers)
» Optimum Picture Quality and Afterimage Burn-in
Prevention
» License
» Terminology

Before Using the Product
Copyright
The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice to improve quality.
©2014 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, 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.

Safety Precautions
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.
Symbols
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.
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.
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.

Storage
Due to the characteristics of high-glossy products, using a UV humidifier nearby may create white-
colored stains on the product.
―Contact Customer Service Center if the inside of the product needs cleaning (service fee will be
charged).
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.

Caution
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.
Installation
Warning
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 10cm away from the wall to allow ventilation.
•An increased internal temperature may cause a fire.
!
Keep the plastic packaging out of the reach of children.
•Children may suffocate.

!
Bend and keep part of the outdoor TV antenna cable hanging downwards
(the part inside the room) to prevent rainwater from entering the product.
•If rainwater enters the product, a fire or electric shock can occur.
!
When using an outdoor antenna, be sure to install the antenna away from
nearby power lines to prevent the antenna from collapsing onto them in
strong winds.
•A collapsed antenna can cause an electric shock or injury.
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.

Caution
!
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.
!
Set down the product gently.
•Product failure or personal injury may result.
SAMSUNG
!
Installing the product in an unusual place (a place exposed to a lot of fine
dust, chemical substances, extreme temperatures or a significant presence
of moisture, or a place where the product will operate continuously for an
extended period of time) may seriously affect its performance.
•Be sure to consult Samsung Customer Service Center if you want to
install the product at such a place.
Operation
Warning
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 Center for repairs.
!
Before moving the product, turn off the power switch and disconnect the
power cord, antenna 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 Center.
•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 Center.
•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.
!
During a lightning or thunderstorm, remove the power cable and do not
touch the antenna 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.
!GAS
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.
100
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 Center.
•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 Center.
•Product failure, an electric shock or fire may result.

Caution
!
Leaving the screen fixed on a stationary image for an extended period of
time may cause afterimage burn-in or defective pixels.
•Activate power-saving mode or a moving-picture screen saver if you
will not be using the product for an extended period of time.
-_-
!
Disconnect the power cord from the power socket if you do not plan on
using the product for an extended period of time (vacation, etc).
•Dust accumulation combined with heat can cause a fire, electric shock
or electric leakage.
!
Use the product at the recommended resolution and frequency.
•Your eyesight may deteriorate.
Do not hold the product upside-down or move it by holding the stand.
•The product may fall and become damaged or cause an injury.
!
Looking at the screen too close for an extended period of time can
deteriorate your eyesight.
Do not use humidifiers or stoves around the product.
•A fire or electric shock may result.
!
Rest your eyes for more than 5 minutes for every 1 hour of product use.
•Eye fatigue will be relieved.
Do not touch the screen when the product has been turned on for an
extended period of time as it will become hot.
!
Store small accessories out of the reach of children.
!
Exercise caution when adjusting the product angle or stand height.
•Your hand or finger may get stuck and injured.
•Tilting the product at an excessive angle may cause the product to fall
and an injury may result.
Do not place heavy objects on the product.
•Product failure or personal injury may result.
When using headphones or earphones, do not turn the volume too high.
•Having the sound too loud may damage your hearing.

Be careful that children do not place the battery in their mouths when
removed from the remote control. Place the battery in a location that
children or infants cannot reach.
•If children have had the battery in their mouths, consult your doctor
immediately.
When replacing the battery, insert it with the right polarity (+, -).
•Otherwise, the battery may become damaged or it may cause fire,
personal injury or damage due to leakage of the internal liquid.
!
Use only the specified standardized batteries, and do not use a new battery
and a used battery at the same time.
•Otherwise, the batteries may be damaged or cause fire, personal injury
or damage due to a leakage of the internal liquid.
!
The batteries (and rechargeable batteries) are not ordinary refuse 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.

-Contact the vendor where you
purchased the product if any
components are missing.
-The appearance of the components and
items sold separately may differ from the
image shown.
-A stand is not provided with the product.
To install a stand, you can purchase one
separately.
Checking the Components
Components
―Components may differ in different locations.
+
+
-
-
Quick setup guide
Warranty card
(Not available in some
locations)
Power cord Batteries
(Not available in some locations)
Remote Control D-SUB cable RS232C(IN) adapter COVER-JACK
Screw
(M3L8, 1EA)
(M4L8, 4EA)
Preparations

Items sold separately
-The following items can be purchased
at your nearest retailer.
Wall-mount Kit Stand RS232C-Stereo cable DVI cable HDMI-DVI cable
DP cable HDMI cable Video cable Stereo cable Component cable
RCA stereo cable RCA cable AV/Component adapter AUDIO adapter RS232C(OUT) adapter
LAN cable Network Box
DP-DVI cable
(Used to connect a network
box)
External ambient sensor PIM
-The RS232C adapter can be used to
connect to another monitor using the
D-SUB (9-pin) type RS232C cable.
-Ensure you connect each of the adapters
to the correct RS232C IN or OUT port on
the product.

Parts
Control Panel
POWER
ON
POWER
Panel Key
Speaker
Remote sensor
―The color and shape of parts may differ from what is shown. Specifications are subject to change without notice to improve
quality.
Panel Key
Buttons Description
Power on the product.
If you press the button when the product is turned on, the control menu will be
displayed.
―To exit the OSD menu, press and hold the panel key for at least one second.
Move to the upper or lower menu. You can also adjust the value of an option.
―Change the channel in TV mode.
Move to the left or right menu.
―You can adjust the volume by moving the panel key left or right when the control
menu is not displayed.
Remote sensor
Press a button on the remote control pointing at the sensor on the front of the
product to perform the corresponding function.
―Using other display devices in the same space as the remote control of this
product can cause the other display devices to be inadvertently controlled.
Use the remote control within 7m to 10m from the sensor on the product at an angle of 30 from the left and right.
―Store used batteries out of reach of children and recycle.
―Do not use a new and used battery together. Replace both batteries at the same time.
―Remove batteries when the remote control is not to be used for an extended period of time.

―If you press the button on the panel key when the product is turned on, the
control menu will be displayed.
Control menu
Return
Buttons Description
Source
Select the connected input source.
Move the panel key right to select Source in the control menu. When the list of
input sources is displayed, move the panel key left or right to select the desired input
source. Next, press the panel key.
MENU
Display the OSD menu.
Move the panel key left to select MENU in the control menu. The OSD control
screen will appear. Move the panel key right to select the desired menu. You can
select a sub-menu item by moving the panel key up, down, left, or right. To change
settings, select the desired menu and press the panel key.
Home Enter Go to Home mode.
Move the panel key up to select Home in the control menu.
Power O
Power off the product.
Move the panel key down to select
Power O
in the control menu. Next, press
the panel key.
Return Exit the control menu.

Reverse Side
―The color and shape of parts may differ from what is shown. Specifications are
subject to change without notice to improve quality.
RGB IN RJ45
POWER
ANT IN
DP OUT
COMPONENT IN
DVI IN /
MAGICINFO IN
RGB / DVI /
HDMI / AV /
COMPONENT /
AUDIO IN
HDMI IN
AUDIO OUT
RS232C OUT
RS232C IN
USB
SD CARD
DP IN
IR /AMBIENT
SENSOR IN
IR
OUT
Port Description
RS232C IN
Connects to MDC using an RS232C adapter.
RS232C OUT
IR / AMBIENT SENSOR IN
Supplies power to the external sensor board or receives the light sensor signal.
RGB / DVI / HDMI / AV /
COMPONENT / AUDIO IN
Receives sound from a PC via an audio cable.
AUDIO OUT
Connects to the audio of a source device.
SD CARD
Connect to an SD memory card.
USB
Connect to a USB memory device.
DVI IN / MAGICINFO IN
DVI IN: Connects to a source device using a DVI cable or HDMI-DVI cable.
MAGICINFO IN: To use MagicInfo, make sure to connect the DP-DVI cable.
DP IN
Connects to a PC using a DP cable.
HDMI IN
Connects to a source device using an HDMI cable.
RGB IN
Connects to a source device using a D-SUB cable.
DP OUT
Connects to another product using a DP cable.
ANT IN
Connect to an antenna cable.
AV IN / COMPONENT IN
Connects to a source device using the AV/Component adapter.
IR OUT
Receives the remote control signal via the external sensor board and outputs the
signal via LOOP OUT.
RJ45
Connects to MDC using a LAN cable.

Anti-theft Lock
―An anti-theft lock allows you to use the product securely even in public places.
―The locking device shape and locking method depend on the manufacturer. Refer to the user guide
provided with your anti-theft locking device for details.
―The following images are for reference only. Real-life situations may differ from what is shown in the
images.
To lock an anti-theft locking device:
1
Fix the cable of your anti-theft locking device to a heavy object such as a desk.
2
Put one end of the cable through the loop on the other end.
3
Insert the locking device into the anti-theft lock slot at the back of the product.
4
Lock the locking device.
-An anti-theft locking device can be purchased separately.
-Refer to the user guide provided with your anti-theft locking device for details.
-Anti-theft locking devices can be purchased at electronics retailers or online.
Spacer logo
Do not pull on the spacer logo using force. The logo may tear or break off.

-Remote control button functions may
differ for different products.
Remote Control
―Using other display devices in the same space as the remote control of this product can cause the other display devices to be inadvertently controlled.
―A button without a description in the image below is not supported on the product.
HOME
MENU
POWER
OFF
VOL CH
MagicInfo
Player I
.QZ
1
ABC
2
DEF
3
GHI
4
JKL
5
MNO
6
SYMBOL
0
PRS
7
TUV
8
WXY
9
MUTE
DEL-/--
SOURCE
CH LIST
Power off the product.
Number buttons
Enter the password in the OSD menu.
Mute the sound.
Unmuting the sound: Press MUTE again or press
the volume control(+ VOL -) button.
Go to Home Launch Button.
Change the channel in TV mode.
Display or hide the onscreen display menu, or
return to the previous menu.
Power on the product.
Press to select additional
channels (digital) being broadcasted by the
same station. For example, to select channel
“54-3”, press “54”, then press “-” and “3”.
Adjust the volume.
Change the input source.
Player Launch Button. The buttons can vary
according to the Play via settings.
Channel List Launch Button.