Samsung SyncMaster 3 series User manual

LED TV MONITOR
user manual
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Figures and illustrations in this User Manual are provided for reference only and may differ from actual product appearance. Product design
and specifications may be changed without notice.
Still image warning
Avoid displaying still images (such as jpeg picture files) or still image elements (such as TV channel logos, panorama or 4:3 image format, stock or news
bars at screen bottom etc.) on the screen. Constant displaying of still picture can cause ghosting of screen, which will affect image quality. To reduce risk
of this effect, please follow below recommendations:
• Avoid displaying the same TV channel for long periods.
• Always try to display a full screen image.
• Reducing brightness and contrast will help to avoid the appearance of after-images.
• Use all TV features designed to reduce image retention and screen burn, refer to proper user manual section for details.
Securing the Installation Space
Keep the required distance between the product and other objects (e.g. walls) to ensure proper ventilation.
Failing to do so may result in fire or a problem with the product due to an increase in the internal temperature of the product.
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The actual appearance of the TV may differ from the images in this manual, depending on the model.
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Be careful when you touch the TV. Some parts can be somewhat hot.
Installation with a stand Installation with a wall-mount
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Contents
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Check the Symbol!
t
This function can be used by pressing the TOOLS T button
on the remote control.
Indicates additional information.
Getting Started
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4 Safety Precautions
11 List of Features
11 Accessories
12 Viewing the Control Panel
13 Viewing the Remote Control
14 Connecting to an Antenna
14 Setup (Initial Setup)
15 Connecting to an AV Device
16 Connecting to a Audio device
17 Connecting to a PC
19 Changing the Input Source
Connections
14
Basic Features
19
19 How to Navigate Menus
20 Using the INFO button (Now & Next guide)
20 Using the Channel Menu
22 Channel Menu
22 Picture Menu
25 Sound Menu
26 System Menu
29 Support Menu
Advanced Features
30
30 Using the Media Play
Other Information
36
36 Attaching a Wall Mount/Desktop Stand
37 Anti-theft Kensington Lock
38 Troubleshooting
41 License
42 Specifications

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Getting Started
Safety Precautions
Icons used for safety precautions
WARNING
Failing to follow the precautions marked with this sign may result in a serious injury or even a
fatality.
CAUTION
Failing to follow the precautions marked with this sign may result in a personal injury or property
damage.
Do not perform.
Must be 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.
This symbol alerts you that important literature
concerning operation and maintenance has been
included with this product.
¦Power Related
✎ The following images are for your reference and may differ depending on models and countries.
Warning
Avoid using a damaged power cord or
plug or a loose power outlet.
yOtherwise, it may result in electric
shock or fire.
Avoid connecting multiple electric
appliances to a single wall outlet.
yOtherwise, it may result in fire due
to overheating of the wall outlet.
Avoid plugging in or unplugging the
power supply with wet hands.
yOtherwise, it may result in electric
shock.
!
Plug the power plug in firmly.
yOtherwise, it may result in fire.
!
Make sure to connect the power cord
to a grounded wall outlet (for insulation
class 1 equipment only).
yOtherwise, it may result in electric
shock or injury.
Avoid bending or twisting the power
cord excessively and avoid placing
heavy objects on the cord.
yOtherwise, it may result in electric
shock or fire due to a damaged
power cord.
Keep the power cord and the product
away from a heater.
yOtherwise, it may result in electric
shock or fire.
!
If the pins of the power plug or the wall
outlet are covered in dust, clean it using
a dry cloth.
yOtherwise, it may result in fire.
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Getting Started
Caution
Avoid unplugging the power plug while
the product is operating.
yOtherwise, it may damage the
product due to electric shock.
!
Make sure to use only the power cord
supplied by our company. In addition,
do not use the power cord of another
electric appliance.
yOtherwise, it may result in electric
shock or fire.
!
When unplugging the power plug from
the wall outlet, make sure to hold it by
the plug and not by the cord.
yOtherwise, it may result in electric
shock or fire.
!
Connect the power plug to a wall outlet
that can be easily reached.
yWhen a problem occurs with the
product, you must unplug the
power plug to cut the power off
completely. You cannot cut the
power off completely using only the
power button on the product.
¦Installation Related
Warning
Avoid placing burning candles,
mosquitorepellentor cigarettes on the
product.
yOtherwise, it may result in fire.
!
Ask an installation engineer or relevant
company to install the product onto
the wall.
yOtherwise, it may result in injury.
yMake sure to use the specified wall
mount.
Avoid installing the product in a badly-
ventilated location such as inside a
bookshelf or closet.
yOtherwise, it may result in fire due
to internal over-heating.
!
Keep the plastic bags used to pack the
product away from children.
yIf children place the plastic
bags over their heads, they may
suffocate.
Avoid installing the product in a
location that is unstable or exposed
to excessive vibration such as on an
unstable or slanted shelf.
yThe product may fall and this may
result in damage to the product
or injury.
yIf you use the product in a location
exposed to excessive vibrations,
it may result in a problem with the
product or fire.
!
Avoid installing the product in a location
exposed to dust, moisture (sauna),
oil, smoke or water (rain drops) and
installing it within a vehicle.
yThis may result in electric shock
or fire.
Avoid installing the product in a
location exposed to direct sunlight
and installing the product near a heat
source such as a fireplace or heater.
yThis may shorten the product life
cycle or cause fire.
Avoid installing the product where
children may reach it.
yIf a child touches the product, the
product may fall and this may result
in injury.
ySince the front part is heavier, install
the product on a flat and stable
surface.

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!
Bend the outdoor antenna cable
downwards at the location where it
comes in the house so that rainwater
does not flow in.
yIf rainwater enters the product, it
may result in electric shock or fire.
!
Install the antenna far away from any
high voltage cables.
yIf the antenna touches or falls onto
a high voltage cable, it may result in
electric shock or fire.
Caution
!
Do not let the product drop while
moving it.
yThis may result in a problem with
the product or injury.
Do not place the product face down on
the floor.
yThis may damage the panel of the
product.
When installing the product on a
console or shelf, make sure that the
front of the product does not protrude
out of the console or shelf.
yOtherwise, this may cause the
product to fall off and result in a
malfunction or injury.
yMake sure to use a cabinet or
shelf suitable to the size of the
product.
!
When putting the product down, handle
it gently.
yOtherwise, it may result in a
problem with the product or injury.
SAMSUNG
!
If the product is installed in a location
where the operating conditions vary
considerably, a serious quality problem
may occur due to the surrounding
environment. In this case, install the
product only after consulting one of our
service engineers about the matter.
yPlaces exposed to microscopic
dust, chemicals, too high or
low temperature, high humidity,
airports or stations where the
product is continuously used.

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Getting Started
¦Cleaning Related
Warning
!
Before cleaning the product, unplug
the power cord.
yOtherwise, it may result in electric
shock or fire.
When cleaning the product, do not
spray water directly over the product
parts.
yMake sure that water does not
enter the product.
yOtherwise, it may result in fire,
electric shock or a problem with the
product.
Caution
Avoid spraying cleansing agent directly
onto the product.
yThis may result in discoloration
or cracking of the exterior of the
product or the panel coming off.
!
When cleaning the product, disconnect
the power cord and clean the product
with the supplied cleaning cloth.
yAvoid using chemicals such as
wax, benzene, alcohol, thinner,
mosquitorepellent, fragrance,
lubrication or cleansing agent when
cleaning the product.
 This may result in the exterior
being deformed or the print being
removed.
!
If you can't get the product clean with
just the supplied cloth, use a soft,
damp cloth with a "monitor-exclusive
cleansing agent" and wipe the product
with it.
yIf no monitor-exclusive cleansing
agent is available, dilute a
cleansing agent with water at a
ratio of 1:10 before cleaning the
product.
!
Since the exterior of the product is easily
scratched, be sure to use the supplied
cleansing cloth.
¦Usage Related
Warning
Since a high voltage runs through the
product, never disassemble, repair or
modify the product yourself.
yOtherwise, it may result in fire or
electric shock.
yIf the product needs to be fixed,
contact a service center.
!
To move the product, turn the power off
and unplug the power cord, the antenna
cable and any other wires connected to
the product.
yOtherwise, it may result in electric
shock or fire due to the damaged
power cord.

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!
If the product generates a strange
noise, a burning smell, or smoke,
unplug the power plug immediately
and contact a service center.
yOtherwise, it may result in electric
shock or fire.
Avoid letting children hang or climb onto
the product.
yOtherwise, it may result in the
product falling and this may result
in injury or death.
If you drop the product or the case
is damaged, turn the power off and
unplug the power cord. Contact a
service center.
yOtherwise, it may result in fire or
electric shock.
Avoid placing objects such as toys and
cookies on top of the product.
yIf a child hangs over the product
to grab an object, the object or the
product may fall and this may result
in injury or even death.
!
When thunder or lighting occurs,
unplug the power cord and under no
circumstance touch the antenna cable
as this is dangerous.
yOtherwise, it may result in electric
shock or fire.
!
Avoid dropping an object over the
product or cause impact to the product.
yOtherwise, it may result in electric
shock or fire.
Avoid moving the product by pulling
the power cord or antenna cable.
yOtherwise, it may result in electric
shock, fire or a problem with the
product due to damage to the
cable.
!
GAS
When a gas leak occurs, do not touch
the product or the power plug and
ventilate immediately.
yA spark may result in an explosion
or fire.
yDuring a thunder or lighting storm,
do not touch the power cord or
antenna cable.
Avoid lifting up or moving the product
by holding only the power cord or
signal cable.
yOtherwise, it may result in electric
shock, fire or a problem with the
product due to damage to the
cable.
!
Avoid using or placing inflammable
spray or objects near the product.
yThis may result in an explosion
or fire.
Take care not to block the vent by a
table cloth or curtain.
yOtherwise, it may result in fire due
to internal overheating.
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Avoid inserting metal objects such
as a chopsticks, coins or hairpins, or
inflammable objects into the product
(the vents, ports, etc).
yIf water or substances enters the
product, turn the power off, unplug
the power cord and contact a
service center.
yOtherwise, it may result in a
problem with the product, electric
shock or fire.

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Avoid placing a liquid container such
as a vase, flowerpot, beverage,
cosmetics or drugs, or a metal object
over the product.
yIf water or substances enter
the product, turn the power
off, unplug the power cord and
contact a service center.
yOtherwise, it may result in a
problem with the product, electric
shock or fire.
Do not press down hard on the product.
The product may become deformed or
damaged.
Caution
!
Displaying a still image for a long time
may create a persistent image or stain
on the screen.
yIf you do not use the product for
a long time, use the power-saving
mode or set the screensaver to
the moving picture mode.
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!
When not using the product for a long
time such as leaving your home, unplug
the power cord from the wall outlet.
yOtherwise, it may cause dust
accumulation and result in fire
caused by overheating or short
circuit or result in an electric shock.
!
Set the appropriate resolution and
frequency for the product.
yOtherwise, it may result in eye
strain.
Avoid turning the product upside down
or move the product holding only the
stand.
yThis may cause the product to fall,
resulting in damage to the product
or injury.
!
Watching the product from too close
a distance continuously may damage
your eyesight.
Avoid using a humidifier or cooker near
the product.
yOtherwise, it may result in electric
shock or fire.
!
It is important to give your eyes some
rest (5 minutes every hour) when
viewing the product screen for long
periods of time.
yThis will alleviate any eye strain.
Since the display panel is hot after
using it for a long time, do not touch the
product.

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!
Keep the small accessories in a
location out of the reach of children.
!
Take care when adjusting the angle of
the product or the height of the stand.
yIf your hand or finger is caught, you
may be injured.
yIf the product is tilted excessively,
the product may fall and this may
result in injury.
Avoid placing a heavy object over the
product.
yOtherwise, it may result in a
problem with the product or injury.
When using headphones or earphones,
do not turn the volume too high.
yHaving the sound too loud may
damage your hearing.
Be careful that children do not place
the batteries in their mouths when
removed from the remote control.
Place the battery in a location that
children or infants cannot reach.
yIf children have had the battery in
their mouths, consult your doctor
immediately.
!
When replacing the batteries, insert
them with right polarity (+, -).
yOtherwise, the battery may become
damaged or it may cause fire,
personal injury or damage due to
leakage of the internal liquid.
Use only specified standard batteries.
Do not use new and used batteries
together.
yThis may cause a battery to break
or leak and may cause fire, injury,
or contamination (damage).
!
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.
yThe 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.