Samsung SyncMaster 3 series User manual

LED TV MONITOR
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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!
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TOOLS
Note Step by Step Guide
This function can be used by
pressing the TOOLS button on
the remote control.
Indicates additional information. Check here for instructions on how to open the
relevant submenu within the OSD (on screen
display).
Contents
Other Information
42
42 Installing the Device Driver
43 Attaching a Wall Mount/Desktop Stand
44 Assembling the Cables
44 Anti-theft Kensington Lock
45 Troubleshooting
48 License
49 Specifications
50 Index
Advanced Features
33
33 Using the My Contents
38 Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)
Basic Features
20
20 How to Navigate Menus
21 Using the INFO button (Now & Next guide)
21 Using the Channel Menu
24 Channel Menu
24 Picture Menu
27 Sound Menu
28 Setting the Time
Connections
15
15 Connecting to an Antenna
15 Plug & Play (Initial Setup)
16 Connecting to an AV Device
18 Connecting to an Audio Device
19 Connecting to a PC
20 Changing the Input Source
Getting Started
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4 Safety Precautions
11 List of Features
11 Accessories
12 Installing the Stand
13 Viewing the Control Panel
14 Viewing the Remote Control

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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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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.

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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.
!
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.
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!
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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¦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.
-_-
!
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.

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!
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.
!
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.