Samsung ME32C User manual

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User Manual
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product, and the specifications are subject to change without
prior notice to improve the performance.
ME32C ME40C ME46C ME55C
BN46-00359A-03

Table of contents
Before Using the Product
Copyright 7
Safety Precautions 8
Symbols 8
Cleaning 8
Storage 9
Electricity and Safety 9
Installation 10
Operation 12
Preparations
Checking the Contents 16
Removing the Packaging
(for ME32C ME40C and ME46C models only) 16
Removing the Packaging
(for ME55C models only) 17
Checking the Components 18
Parts 20
Control Panel 20
Anti-theft Lock 23
Remote Control 24
Connection Using an IR Stereo Cable
(sold separately) 27
Before Installing the Product (Installation
Guide) 28
Tilting Angle and Rotation 28
Ventilation 28
Dimensions 29
Installing the Wall Mount 30
Preparing before installing Wall-Mount 30
Installing the Wall Mount Kit 30
Wall Mount Kit Specifications (VESA) 31
Remote Control (RS232C) 32
Cable Connection 32
Connection 35
Control Codes 36
Connecting and Using a Source
Device
Before Connecting 46
Pre-connection Checkpoints 46
Connecting to a PC 47
Connection using the D-SUB cable (Analog type) 47
Connection using a DVI cable (Digital type) 48
Connection Using an HDMI-DVI Cable 48
Connection Using an HDMI Cable 49
Connection Using an DP Cable 49
Changing the Resolution 50
Changing the Resolution on Windows XP 50
Changing the Resolution on Windows Vista 50
Changing the Resolution on Windows 7 51
Changing the Resolution on Windows 8 51
Connecting an External Monitor 52
Connecting to a Video Device 53
Connection Using the AV Cable 53
Connection Using the component Cable 54
Connection Using an HDMI-DVI Cable 54
Connection Using an HDMI Cable 55
Connecting to an Audio System 56
Connecting the antenna 56
Connecting the network box
(Sold separately) 57
MagicInfo 57
Changing the Input source 60
Source 60
Using MDC
Configuring Settings for Multi Control 61
Configuring settings for Multi Control 61
MDC Program Installation/Uninstallation 62
Installation 62
Uninstallation 62
What is MDC? 63
Connecting to MDC 63
Connection Management 66
User Login 67
Auto Set ID 68
Cloning 69
Command Retry 70
Getting Started with MDC 71
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Main Screen Layout 72
Menus 72
Screen Adjustment 74
Advanced features 77
Sound Adjustment 79
System Setup 79
Tool Settings 88
Other Functions 91
Group Management 92
Schedule Management 94
Troubleshooting Guide 96
Screen Adjustment
Picture Mode 98
If the input source is PC, DVI or DisplayPort 98
If the input source is AV, Component, HDMI1,
HDMI2, or TV 98
Backlight / Contrast / Brightness / Sharpness /
Color / Tint (G/R) 99
Screen Adjustment 100
Picture Size 100
Position 102
Zoom/Position 102
PC Screen Adjustment 103
Resolution Select 103
Auto Adjustment 104
Rotation 104
Aspect Ratio 105
Advanced Settings 106
Dynamic Contrast 107
Black Tone 107
Flesh Tone 107
RGB Only Mode 107
Color Space 107
White Balance 108
10p White Balance 108
Gamma 108
Expert Pattern 109
Motion Lighting 109
Picture Options 110
Color Tone 111
Color Temp. 111
Digital Noise Filter 111
MPEG Noise Filter 111
HDMI Black Level 112
Film Mode 112
Auto Motion Plus (for ME55C models only) 113
Dynamic Backlight 113
Reset Picture 114
Sound Adjustment
Sound Mode 115
Sound Effect 116
Broadcast Audio Options 117
Speaker Settings 118
Reset Sound 119
Channel
Antenna 120
Auto Program 121
Clear Scrambled Channel 122
Fine Tune 123
Crosstalk Noise Reduction 124
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Network
Network Settings 125
Connecting to a Wired Network 125
Wired Network Settings 127
Connecting to a Wireless Network 129
Wireless Network Setting 130
WPS(PBC) 133
Network Status 134
Wi-Fi Direct 135
Soft AP 136
AllShare Settings 137
Device Name 137
System
Setup 138
Initial settings (Setup) 138
Multi Control 139
Configuring settings for Multi Control 139
Time 140
Clock 140
Sleep Timer 141
On Timer 142
Off Timer 143
Holiday Management 143
Menu Language 144
Rotate Menu 145
Eco Solution 146
Energy Saving 146
Eco Sensor 146
No Signal Power Off 146
Auto Power Off 146
Caption 147
Caption 147
Caption Mode 147
Digital Caption Options 148
Security 149
Safety Lock 149
Button Lock 149
Program Rating Lock 149
Change PIN 151
PIP 152
Auto Protection Time 153
Screen Burn Protection 154
Pixel Shift 154
Timer 155
Immediate Display 156
Side Gray 156
Ticker 157
Video Wall 158
Video Wall 158
Format 158
Horizontal 158
Vertical 159
Screen Position 159
Source AutoSwitch Settings 160
Source AutoSwitch 160
Primary Source Recovery 160
Primary Source 160
Secondary Source 160
General 161
Max. Power Saving 161
Game Mode 161
BD Wise 161
Menu Transparency 161
Sound Feedback 162
Auto Power 162
Standby Control 162
Lamp Schedule 163
OSD Display 163
Power On Adjustment 163
Temperature Control 163
Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) 164
Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) 164
Auto Turn Off 165
Troubleshooting for Anynet+ 166
DivX®Video On Demand 168
Player Mode 168
Magic Clone 169
Reset System 169
Reset All 170
PC Module Power 170
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Synced Power-On 170
Synced Power-Off 170
Support
Software Update 171
By USB 171
Contact Samsung 171
Contents Home 172
Channel List 172
Channel Manager 173
Icons in Channel 173
Adding a channel (Channel) 174
Deleting a channel in Channel 174
Using Tools in Channel 175
Edit Favorites 175
Rename Channel 177
Add / Delete 177
Select All / Deselect All 177
Adding a favorite channel 178
Deleting a Channel from a list of
favorite channels 179
MagicInfo Lite 180
MagicInfo Premium S 180
MagicInfo Videowall S 181
AllShare Play 181
Source 182
AllShare Play
What is AllShare Play? 183
Read the following before using
AllShare Play with a USB device 183
Using a USB device 185
Connecting to a PC over a network 186
Using the AllShare Play features 187
Using the Basic AllShare Play Features 188
Sorting the file lists 188
Playing Selected Files 189
Copying Files 189
Creating a Playlist 189
My List 190
My List options 190
Videos 191
Playing a Video 191
Photos 192
Viewing a Photo (or Slide Show) 192
Music 193
Playing Music 193
Videos / Photos / Music Play Option menu 194
Supported Subtitle and AllShare Play file
formats 196
Subtitle 196
Supported image resolutions 196
Supported music file formats 197
Supported Video Formats 197
MagicInfo Lite
File Formats Compatible with
MagicInfo Lite Player 199
Read before using MagicInfo Lite Player 199
Approving a connected device from
the server 204
MagicInfo Lite 206
MagicInfo Lite Player 206
Local Schedule Manager 209
Content Manager 216
Settings 218
When Content is Running 220
MagicInfo Premium S
File Formats Compatible with
MagicInfo Premium S Player 222
Read before using MagicInfo Premium S Player 222
Approving a connected device from
the server 228
MagicInfo Premium S 230
MagicInfo Premium S Player 230
Local Schedule Manager 233
Template Manager 240
Content Manager 243
Settings 245
When Content is Running 247
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MagicInfo Videowall S
File Formats Compatible with
MagicInfo Videowall S Player 249
Read before using MagicInfo Videowall S Player 249
MagicInfo Videowall S 252
Settings 252
When Content is Running 253
Troubleshooting Guide
Requirements Before Contacting Samsung
Customer Service Center 254
Testing the Product 254
Checking the Resolution and Frequency 254
Check the followings. 255
Q & A 262
Specifications
General 264
PowerSaver 267
Preset Timing Modes 268
Appendix
Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE 270
Responsibility for the Pay Service
(Cost to Customers) 272
Not a product defect 272
A Product damage caused by customer's fault 272
Others 272
Optimum Picture Quality and Afterimage
Burn-in Prevention 273
Optimum Picture Quality 273
Prevention of Afterimage Burn-in 274
License 276
Terminology 277
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7
Before Using the Product
Chapter 01
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, 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.

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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.

9
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.

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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.