Samsung Odyssey Ark Series User manual

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User Manual
S55BG97*
(Singapore only: S55BG970NE - SOC9001B)

Contents
Contents
Precautions and Notes
Read After Installing the product
32 Picture sizes and input signals
Read Before Connecting a Computer (Supported Resolutions)
33 VESA DMT
34 VESA CVT
Supported Resolutions forVideo Signals
35 CTA-861
36 List of graphic cards supporting QUANTUM HDR 2000
Specifications
General
Appendix
Responsibility for the Pay Service (Cost to Customers)
39 Not a product defect
40 A Product damage caused by customer’s fault
40 Others
FreeSync (forAMD graphics card)
42 The models in the Graphics Cards list supports FreeSync
Before Using the Product
Safety Precautions
3 Electricity and Safety
4 Installation
5 Operation
Cleaning
Correct posture to use the product
Preparations
Installation
9 Attaching the Stand
10 Precautions for moving the product
11 Checking the space around the product
11 Adjusting the Product Tilt and Height
13 Rotating the Product
15 Attaching the BRACKET WALL
Control Panel
Connections
Ports
Connecting the product to the One Connect
22 Connecting the Product to a PC as a USB HUB
Tidying Up the Connected Cables
Remote Control and Peripherals
24 Connecting the Samsung Smart Remote to the product
About the Samsung Smart Remote
28 Connecting the Ark Dial to the product
29 About the Ark Dial

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Before Using the Product
Safety Precautions
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.
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.
AC voltage: Rated voltage marked with this
symbol is AC voltage.
This symbol indicates that this product has
included important literature concerning
operation and maintenance.
DC voltage: Rated voltage marked with this
symbol is DC voltage.
Class II product: This symbol indicates that a
safety connection to electrical earth (ground)
is not required. If this symbol is not present
on a product with a mains lead, the product
MUST have a reliable connection to protective
earth (ground).
Caution. Consult instructions for use: This
symbol instructs the user to consult the user
manual for further safety related information.
Electricity and Safety
Warning
●Do not use a damaged power cord or plug, or a loose power socket.
●Do not use multiple products with a single power socket.
●Do not touch the power plug with wet hands.
●Insert the power plug all the way in so it is not loose.
●Connect the power plug to a grounded power socket (type 1 insulated devices only).

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●Do not bend or pull the power cord with force. Be careful not to leave the power cord under a heavy object.
●Do not place the power cord or product near heat sources.
●Clean any dust around the pins of the power plug or the power socket with a dry cloth.
Caution
●Do not disconnect the power cord while the product is being used.
●Only use the power cord provided with your product by Samsung. Do not use the power cord with other
products.
●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.
●Hold the plug when disconnecting the power cord from the power socket.
Installation
Warning
●DO NOT PLACE CANDLES, INSECT REPELLANTS OR CIGARETTES ON TOP OF THE PRODUCT. DO NOT INSTALL
THE PRODUCT NEAR HEAT SOURCES.
●Keep the plastic packaging out of the reach of children.
–Children may suffocate.
●Do not install the product on an unstable orvibrating 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.
●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.
●Edible oil (such as soybean oil) may damage or distort the product. Keep the product away from oil pollution.
And do not install or use the product in the kitchen or near the kitchen stove.

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Caution
●Do not drop the product while moving.
●Do not set down the product on its front.
●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.
●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 Centre if you want to install the product at such a place.
●Before assembling the product, place the product down on a flat and stable surface so that the screen is facing
downwards.
–The product is curved. Placing pressure on the product when on a flat surface may damage the product.
When the product is on the ground facing up or down, do not put pressure on it.
Operation
Warning
●There is a high voltage inside the product. Never disassemble, repair or modify the product yourself.
–Contact Samsung Customer Service Centre for repairs.
●To move the product, first disconnect all the cables from it, including the power cable.
●If the product generates abnormal sounds, a burning smell or smoke, disconnect the power cord immediately
and contact Samsung Customer Service Centre.
●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 and disconnect the power cord. Then
contact Samsung Customer Service Centre.
–Continued use can result in a fire or electric shock.

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●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, power off the product and remove the power cable.
●Do not drop objects on the product or apply impact.
●Do not move the product by pulling the power cord or any cable.
●If a gas leakage is found, do not touch the product or power plug. Also, ventilate the area immediately.
●Do not lift or move the product by pulling the power cord or any cable.
●Do not use or keep combustible spray or an inflammable substance near the product.
●Ensure the vents are not blocked by tablecloths or curtains.
–An increased internal temperature may cause a fire.
●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 Centre.
●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 Centre.
Caution
●Leaving the screen fixed on a stationary image for an extended period of time may cause afterimage burn-in or
defective pixels.
–Set the screen to power-saving mode or moving-picture screen saverwhen not 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.

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●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.
●Rest your eyes for more than 5 minutes or look at distance objects for every1 hour of product use.
●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.
Cleaning
High-glossy models can develop white stains on the surface if an ultrasonic wave humidifier is used nearby.
"Contact your nearest Samsung Customer Service Centre if you want to clean the inside of the product (Service fee will be
charged.)
Do not press the product screen with hands or other objects. There is a risk of damaging the screen.
"Exercise care when cleaning as the panel and exterior of advanced LCDs are easily scratched.
Take the following steps when cleaning.
1. Power off the product and PC.
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.
Wet a soft cloth in water, wing it out well, and then use the cloth to wipe the exterior of the product clean.
●Do not apply a cleaning agent that contains alcohol, solvent, or surfactant to the product.
●Do not spray water or detergent directly on the product.
4. Connect the power cord to the product when cleaning is finished.
5. Power on the product and PC.

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Correct posture to use the product
Use the product in the correct posture as follows:
●Straighten your back.
●The optimal viewing distance is over 80 cm.
●Keep your eyes directly in front of the screen.
●Adjust the angle so light does not reflect on the screen.
●Keep your forearms perpendicular to your upper arms and level with the back of your hands.
●Keep your elbows at about a right angle.
●Adjust the height of the product so you can keep your knees bent at 90 degrees or more, your heels attached to
the floor, and your arms lower than your heart.
●Do the Eye excercises or blink frequently, then eye fatigue will be relieved.

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Preparations
Installation
Attaching the Stand
"Before assembling the product, place the product down on a flat and stable surface so that the screen is facing
downwards.
"Disassembly is the reverse order of assembly.
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Push the stand neck into
the main body in the
direction of the arrow as
shown in the figure.
Turn the stand neck 90
degrees.
Tightly fasten the
connecting screw at the
centre of the stand neck.
Turn the stand neck 180
degrees in the opposite
direction.
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Tightly fasten the
connecting screw at the
centre of the stand neck.
Put the stand base onto
the stand neck as the
direction shown in the
figure. Check that the
stand neck is firmly
connected.
Tightly fasten the
connecting screw at the
bottom of the stand base.
Stand assembly is
complete.

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Precautions for moving the product
●Move the product by holding the stand bottom
with one hand and the stand neck with the other.
●Do not directly apply pressure on the screen.
●Do not hold the screen when moving the product.
●The product is very heavy. Ensure that it is held by
more than one person.
●Do not press down on the product. There is a risk
of damaging the product.
●Do not put the product on the floorwith the
cushion removed.
●Do not install the product on an unstable or
vibrating surface (insecure shelf, sloped surface,
etc.)
●When installing the product on a cabinet or shelf,
make sure that the bottom edge of the front of
the product is not protruding.
●Do not pull or hang onto the product. ●Make sure that the product is kept out of the
reach of children.

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Checking the space around the product
Make sure to have enough space for ventilation when placing the product. An internal temperature rise may cause
fire and damage the product. Maintain enough space around the product as shown in the diagram when installing
the product.
"The exterior may differ depending on the product.
15 cm 15 cm
147.4 cm
15 cm
15 cm 15 cm
15 cm
125.2 cm
15 cm
148.9 cm148.9 cm
Adjusting the Product Tilt and Height
"The colour and shape of parts may differ from what is shown. Specifications are subject to change without notice to
improve quality.
-10˚(±2.0˚) ~ 10˚(±2.0˚)
0 ~ 270.0 mm (±5.0mm)
0 ~ 30.0 mm (±5.0 mm)
-13˚(±2.0˚) ~ 10˚(±2.0˚)
●The product tilt and height can be adjusted.
●The stand may slightly move at the stopped position while adjusting the height. This occurs as the pneumatic
pressure is adjusted and is not a failure. This issue can be reduced by moving the product slowly.
●When adjusting the stand height, you may hear a noise. This noise is generated because the ball inside the
stand slides when the stand height is adjusted. It is a normal noise and not a product malfunction.
●When adjusting the height, be careful and ensure that a cable is not caught in the gap.

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Caution
●Grasp the left and right sides of the monitor and adjust the swivel.
●Grasp the centre of the monitor and adjust the height.
●Do NOT hold the stand moving part with your hand when leveling the screen. Your hand may get hurt.
●Do not put an object around the lower part of the product. The product or object may get damaged when
adjusting the product height.
After adjusting the product tilt and height, if the screen is not level, take the following actions.
●Hold the bezel at both side edges and adjust the monitor angle until the screen becomes level. (Be careful not
to directly hold the LCD display.)

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Rotating the Product
"The colour and shape of parts may differ from what is shown. Specifications are subject to change without notice to
improve quality.
-90˚(±2.0˚) ~ 90˚(±2.0˚)
You can rotate your product as shown below.
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4
3

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1
4
3
2
5
●Be sure to fully extend the stand before rotating the product.
●If the stand is not fully extended, the product may not be rotated due to the lock. If you rotate the product by
force, the lock may become damaged.
●When rotating the product, be careful not to damage the product by hitting the object or stand.
●The product can be rotated left or right.
●After rotating the product, level it to fit the installation environment.

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Attaching the BRACKET WALL
"The bracket may not be supplied, depending on the country and region.
"Power the product off and remove the power cable from the power socket.
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3
Attach the BRACKET WALL here
BRACKET WALL
Align with on the monitor, and tightly fasten the screws on .
1
C
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Bracket Wall Sub
Remove the screws attached on , and then use the removed screws to tighten and .
Align with on the monitor, and tightly fasten the screws on .

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Notes
●Using a screw longer than the standard length can damage the internal components of the product.
●The length of screws required for a wall mount that does not comply with the VESA standards may vary
depending on the specifications.
●Do not use screws that do not comply with the VESA standards. Do not attach the wall-mount kit or desktop
stand using excessive force. The product may get damaged or fall and cause personal injury. Samsung shall
not be held liable for any damage or injury caused by using improper screws or attaching the wall-mount kit or
desktop stand using excessive force.
●Samsung shall not be held liable for any product damage or personal injury caused by using a wall-mount kit
other than the one specified or from an attempt to install the wall-mount kit on your own.
●To mount the product on a wall, ensure you purchase a wall-mount kit that can be installed 15 cm or farther
away from the wall.
●Be sure to use a wall-mount kit that complies with the standards.
●To install the monitor using a wall mount, disconnect the stand base from the monitor.
Model
name
VESA screw hole
specs (A * B) in
millimetres
CStandard
Screw Quantity
c
Product
Wall mount bracket
S55BG97* 200.0 x 200.0 8.0 ~ 10.0
mm M8 4 EA
Model
name
VESA screw hole
specs (A * B) in
millimetres
CStandard
Screw Quantity
c
Product
Wall mount bracket
S55BG97*
300.0 x 300.0 8.0 ~ 10.0
mm M8 4 EA
400.0 x 400.0
"The bracket may not be supplied, depending on the country and region.
"Do not install yourWall Mount Kit while your product is turned on. It may result in personal injury due to electric shock.

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Control Panel
"You can turn on the product with the Power button at the rear of the product, and then use the Control menu. The Control
menu appears when the Power button is pressed while the product is On.
<Rear>
<Rear>
Off On
Control menu
●Home
●Settings
●Return
●Source
●Power off

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Controller button
●Press button: Display the Control menu. Select or run a focused item on the menu.
●Up/Down button: Moves up/down, or changes channels from a broadcast-related app.
●Left/Right button: Moves left/right, or changes the volume.
"The buttons may work differently depending on the situation.
Microphone switch
You can turn on or off the microphone by using the switch at the bottom of the Product.
If microphone is turned off, All voice and sound features using microphone are not available.
●The position and shape of the microphone switch may differ depending on the model.
●During analysis using data from the microphone, the data is not saved.
Power indicator
●The LED turns on when the product is turned off.
●The LED blinks when the product enters the standby mode.
"When 60 seconds elapses with no signal, the product enters the standby mode. In standby mode, the screen turns on
again when any signal is input or any button is pressed on the remote control.
●The colour and shape of parts may differ from what is shown.
●When using the buttons (excluding Power) on the Samsung Smart Remote, the receiver LED does not blink.

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Connections
Using various connectors, you can also connect external devices.
Ports
"The functions available may vary depending on the product model. The colour and shape of parts may differ from what is
shown. Specifications are subject to change without notice to improve quality. Refer to the actual product.
ONE CONNECT
Port Description
Connect to an audio output device such as headphones or earphones.
Connects to a USB camera.
"This port does not support media content playback.
"To play media content, use the USB port on the One Connect box.
Use the provided One Invisible Connection to connect the product and One Connect.
"For more information about connection to an external device, refer to Menu Connected Devices
Connection Guide.

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Connecting the product to the One Connect
"The product turns off when the One Invisible Connection cable is disconnected, and turns on when it is connected.
Port Description
Connects to a USB device.
"The USB ports on the product accept a maximum constant current of 0.5A. If the
maximum value is exceeded, USB ports may not work.
Connects to a USB device or USB external hard drive.
"The USB ports on the product accept a maximum constant current of 1.0A. If the
maximum value is exceeded, USB ports may not work.