Samsung ME32C User manual

LFD DISPLAY
User Manual
The colour and the appearance may differ depending on the
product, and the specifications are subject to change without
prior notice to improve the performance.
ME32C ME40C ME46C ME55C
BN46-00098R-09

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 15
Removing the Packaging
(for ME32C ME40C and ME46C models only) 15
Removing the Packaging
(for ME55C models only) 16
Checking the Components 17
Parts 19
Control Panel 19
Assembling the Holder-Wire stand 22
Anti-theft Lock 22
Remote Control 23
Connection Using an IR Stereo Cable
(sold separately) 26
Before Installing the Product (Installation
Guide) 27
Tilting Angle and Rotation 27
Ventilation 27
Dimensions 28
Installing the Wall Mount 29
Preparing before installing Wall-Mount 29
Installing the Wall Mount Kit 29
Wall Mount Kit Specifications (VESA) 30
Remote Control (RS232C) 31
Cable Connection 31
Connection 34
Control Codes 35
Connecting and Using a Source
Device
Before Connecting 44
Pre-connection Checkpoints 44
Connecting to a PC 45
Connection using the D-SUB cable
(Analogue type) 45
Connection using a DVI cable (Digital type) 45
Connection Using an HDMI-DVI Cable 46
Connection Using an HDMI Cable 46
Connection Using an DP Cable 47
Changing the Resolution 48
Changing the Resolution on Windows XP 48
Changing the Resolution on Windows Vista 48
Changing the Resolution on Windows 7 49
Changing the Resolution on Windows 8 49
Connecting to a Video Device 50
Connection Using the AV Cable 50
Connection Using the component Cable 50
Connection Using an HDMI-DVI Cable 51
Connection Using an HDMI Cable 51
Connecting to an Audio System 52
Connecting an External Monitor 52
Connecting the network box
(Sold separately) 53
MagicInfo 53
Changing the Input source 55
Source 55
Using MDC
Configuring Settings for Multi Control 56
Configuring settings for Multi Control 56
MDC Program Installation/Uninstallation 57
Installation 57
Uninstallation 57
What is MDC? 58
Connecting to MDC 58
Connection Management 61
User Login 62
Auto Set ID 63
Cloning 64
Command Retry 65
Getting Started with MDC 66
2

Table of contents
Main Screen Layout 67
Menus 67
Screen Adjustment 69
Advanced features 72
Sound Adjustment 74
System Setup 74
Tool Settings 83
Other Functions 86
Group Management 87
Schedule Management 89
Troubleshooting Guide 91
Screen Adjustment
Picture Mode 93
If the input source is PC, DVI or DisplayPort 93
If the input source is AV, Component, HDMI1,
HDMI2 93
Backlight / Contrast / Brightness / Sharpness /
Colour / Tint (G/R) 94
Screen Adjustment 95
Picture Size 95
Position 97
Zoom/Position 97
4:3 Screen Size 98
PC Screen Adjustm 98
Resolution Select 99
Auto Adjustment 99
Rotation 100
Aspect Ratio 100
Advanced Settings 101
Dynamic Contrast 102
Black Tone 102
Flesh Tone 102
RGB Only Mode 102
Colour Space 102
White Balance 103
10p White Balance 103
Gamma 103
Expert Pattern 104
Motion Lighting 104
Picture Options 105
Colour Tone 106
Colour Temp. 106
Digital Noise Filter 106
MPEG Noise Filter 106
HDMI Black Level 107
Film Mode 107
Motion Plus (for ME55C models only) 107
Dynamic Backlight 108
Reset Picture 108
Sound Adjustment
Sound Mode 109
Sound Effect 110
Speaker Settings 111
Reset Sound 112
Network
Network Settings 113
Connecting to a Wired Network 113
Wired Network Settings 114
Connecting to a Wireless Network 115
Wireless Network Setting 116
Manual Network Setup 116
WPS(PBC) 117
Network Status 118
Wi-Fi Direct 118
Soft AP 119
AllShare Settings 119
Device Name 119
3

Table of contents
System
Multi Control 120
Configuring settings for Multi Control 120
Time 121
Clock Set 121
Sleep Timer 121
On Timer 122
Off Timer 123
Holiday Management 123
Menu Language 124
Rotate menu 125
Eco Solution 126
Energy Saving 126
Eco Sensor 126
No Signal Power Off 126
Auto Power Off 126
Security 127
Safety Lock 127
Button Lock 127
Change PIN 127
PIP 128
Auto Protection Time 129
Screen Burn Protection 130
Pixel Shift 130
Timer 131
Immediate display 132
Side Grey 132
Ticker 133
Video Wall 134
Video Wall 134
Format 134
Horizontal 134
Vertical 135
Screen Position 135
Source AutoSwitch Settings 136
Source AutoSwitch 136
Primary Source Recovery 136
Primary Source 136
Secondary Source 136
General 137
Max. Power Saving 137
Game Mode 137
BD Wise 137
Menu Transparency 137
Sound Feedback 138
Auto Power 138
Standby Control 138
Lamp Schedule 139
OSD Display 139
Power On Adjustment 139
Temperature Control 139
Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) 140
Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) 140
Auto Turn Off 141
DivX®Video On Demand 144
Play Mode 144
Magic Clone 145
Reset System 145
Reset All 146
PC module power 146
Synced power-on 146
Synced power-off 146
Support
Software Update 147
By USB 147
Contact Samsung 147
Contents Home 148
MagicInfo Lite 148
MagicInfo Premium S 148
MagicInfo Videowall S 148
AllShare Play 149
Source 149
4

Table of contents
AllShare Play
What is AllShare Play? 150
Read the following before using
AllShare Play with a USB device 150
Using a USB device 152
Connecting to a PC over a network 153
Using the AllShare Play features 154
Using the Basic AllShare Play Features 155
Sorting the file lists 155
Playing Selected Files 156
Copying Files 156
Creating a Playlist 156
My list 157
My list options 157
Videos 158
Playing a Video 158
Photos 159
Viewing a Photo (or Slide Show) 159
Music 160
Playing Music 160
Videos / Photos / Music Play Option menu 161
Supported Subtitle and AllShare Play file
formats 163
Subtitle 163
Supported image resolutions 163
Supported music file formats 164
Supported Video Formats 164
MagicInfo Lite
File Formats Compatible with
MagicInfo Lite player 166
Read before using MagicInfo Lite player 166
Approving a connected device from
the server 171
MagicInfo Lite 173
MagicInfo Lite player 173
Local Schedule Manager 176
Content manager 183
Settings 185
When Content is Running 187
MagicInfo Premium S
File Formats Compatible with MagicInfo
Premium S Player 189
Read before using MagicInfo Premium S Player 189
Approving a connected device from
the server 195
MagicInfo Premium S 197
MagicInfo Premium S Player 197
Local Schedule Manager 200
Template Manager 207
Content manager 210
Settings 212
When Content is Running 214
MagicInfo Videowall S
File Formats Compatible with MagicInfo
Videowall S Player 216
Read before using MagicInfo Videowall S Player 216
MagicInfo Videowall S 219
Settings 219
When Content is Running 220
Troubleshooting Guide
Requirements Before Contacting Samsung
Customer Service Centre 221
Testing the Product 221
Checking the Resolution and Frequency 221
Check the followings. 222
Q & A 229
5

Specifications
General 231
PowerSaver 234
Preset Timing Modes 235
Appendix
Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE 237
Responsibility for the Pay Service
(Cost to Customers) 246
Not a product defect 246
A Product damage caused by customer's fault 246
Others 246
WEEE 247
Correct Disposal of This Product
(Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) 247
Correct disposal of batteries in this product 247
Optimum Picture Quality and
Afterimage Burn-in Prevention 248
Optimum Picture Quality 248
Prevention of Afterimage Burn-in 249
Licence 251
Terminology 252
Table of contents
6

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.
•An administration fee may be charged if either
-(a) an engineer is called out at your request and there is no defect in the product
(i.e. where you have failed to read this user manual).
-(b) you bring the unit to a repair centre and there is no defect in the product
(i.e. where you have failed to read this user manual).
•The amount of such administration charge will be advised to you before any work or home visit is carried out.

8
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
whitecoloured stains on the product.
―Contact Customer Service Centre 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.

10
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.