Samsung SyncMaster 320MX-3 User manual

SyncMaster 320MX-3, 320MXn-3 320MP-3, 320MPn-3
LCD Display
User Manual
The color and the appearance may differ depend-
ing on the product, and the specifications are sub-
ject to change without prior notice to improve the
performance.

Safety Instructions
Notational
Note
These safety instructions must be followed to ensure your safety and prevent property damage.
Make sure to read the instructions carefully and use the product in the correct manner.
Warning / Caution
Failure to follow directions noted by this symbol could result in bodily harm
or damage to the equipment.
Note
Prohibited Important to read and under-
stand at all times
Do not disassemble Disconnect the plug from the
outlet
Do not touch Ground to prevent an electric
shock
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.
Cleaning the Monitor
Cleaning
The panel and exterior of the cutting-edge monitor scratch easily and require careful attention. Clean
the monitor according to the following steps.
• Power off the monitor and PC.
• Disconnect the power cable from the monitor.
Note
To avoid electric shock, be sure you disconnect the cable by gripping the
plug and do not touch the cable with wet hands.

• Wipe the monitor using a soft, slightly damp cloth that has been
squeezed .
Do not use a cleaning agent that contains alcohol or
solvents, or that is surface active.
Otherwise, the exterior may discolor or crack or the
panel coating may come off.
Do not spray water or cleaning agent directly onto the
monitor.
Otherwise, the liquid may sink into the monitor and
cause a fire, electric shock, or failure.
Clean the exterior of the monitor using a soft cloth dampened with a small
amount of water.
• Connect the power cable to the monitor after you have finished clean-
ing.
• Power on the monitor and PC.
Power
When not used for extended period of time, set your computer to DPM.
If using a screen saver, set it to active screen mode.
The images here are for reference only, and are not applicable in all cases (or
countries).
Shortcut to Anti-Afterimage Instructions
Do not use a damaged power cord or plug or a damaged or loose power
outlet.
• Otherwise, this may result in electric shock or fire.
Do not touch the power plug with wet hands when removing or plug-
ging the plug into the outlet.
• Otherwise, this may result in electric shock.
Make sure to connect the power cord to a grounded power outlet.
• Otherwise, it may result in electric shock or personal injury.
Ensure that the power plug is plugged into the power outlet firmly and
correctly.
• Otherwise, this may result in fire.
Safety Instructions

Do not forcefully bend or pull the power plug and do not place any
heavy material on it.
• Otherwise, this may result in fire.
Do not connect multiple appliances to the same power outlet.
• Otherwise, this may cause fire due to overheating.
Do not disconnect the power cord while using the product.
• Otherwise, this may result in damage to the product due to electric
shock.
To disconnect the apparatus from the mains, the plug must be pulled
out from the mains socket, therefore the mains plug shall be readily op-
erable.
• Otherwise, this may cause electric shock or fire.
Use only the power cord provided by our company. Do not use the
provided power cord of another product.
• Otherwise, this may result in fire or electric shock.
Connect the power plug to a wall outlet that can be easily reached.
• When 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
Be sure to contact an authorized Service Center when installing your monitor in
a location with heavy dust, high or low temperatures, high humidity, and exposed
to chemical substances and where it operates for 24 hours such as at airports,
train stations etc.
Failure to do so may cause serious damage to your monitor.
Ensure that at least two persons lift and move the product.
• Otherwise, it may be dropped and cause personal injury, and/or dam-
age the product.
When installing the product in a cabinet or rack, make sure that the
front end of the bottom of the product does not project out.
• Otherwise, it may fall or cause personal injury.
• Use a cabinet or rack of a size appropriate to the product.
DO NOT PLACE CANDLES, MOSQUITO REPELLANT, CIGA-
RETTES AND ANY HEATING APPLIANCES NEAR THE PROD-
UCT.
• Otherwise, this may result in fire.
Safety Instructions

Keep heating appliances as far away from the power cord or the prod-
uct as possible.
• Otherwise, this may result in electric shock or fire.
Do not install it in a badly ventilated location such as a bookcase or
closet.
• Otherwise, this may result in fire due to an increase in the internal
temperature.
When putting the product down, make sure to put it down softly.
• Otherwise, this may result in damage to the screen display.
Do not place the front of the product on the floor.
• Otherwise, this may result in damage to the screen display.
Ensure that an authorized installation company installs the wall mount.
• Otherwise, it may fall and cause personal injury.
• Make sure to install the specified wall mount.
Install your product in a well ventilated location. Ensure that there is
a clearance of more than 4 inches (10 cm) from the wall.
• Otherwise, it may result in fire due to an increase in the internal tem-
perature.
Bend the outdoor antenna cable downwards at the location where it
goes in so that rainwater does not flow in.
• If rainwater enters the product, it may result in electric shock or fire.
Install the antenna far away from any high voltage cables.
• If the antenna touches or falls onto a high voltage cable, it may result
in electric shock or fire.
Ensure that the packaging vinyl is kept away from children.
• Otherwise, it may result in serious harm (suffocation) if children play
with it.
If the height of your monitor is adjustable, do not place any object or
part of your body on the stand when lowering it.
• This may cause damage to the product or the person carrying it.
Edible oil, such as soybean oil, can damage or deform the product. Do
not install the product in a kitchen or near a kitchen counter.
Safety Instructions

Others
The product is a high voltage product. Do not disassemble, repair or
modify the product yourself.
• Otherwise, this may result in electric shock or fire. If the product
needs to be repaired, contact a Service Center.
If there is a strange smell or a strange sound or smoke is coming from
the product, disconnect the power plug immediately and contact a Service
Center.
• Otherwise, this may result in electric shock or fire.
Do not place this product in a location exposed to moisture, dust,
smoke, water, or in a car.
• Otherwise, this may result in electric shock or fire.
When you drop the product or the case is broken, turn the power off
and disconnect the power cord. Contact a Service Center.
• Otherwise, this may result in electric shock or fire.
During a lightning or thunderstorm, power off the product and remove
the power cable.
• Otherwise, this may result in electric shock or fire.
Do not try to move the monitor by pulling only the wire or the signal
cable.
• Otherwise, it may fall and result in electric shock, damage to the
product or fire due to damage to the cable.
Do not lift or move the product back and forwards or right and left
while only holding the power cord or signal cables.
• Otherwise, it may fall and result in electric shock, damage to the
product or fire due to damage to the cable.
Make sure that the ventilating opening is not blocked by a table or
curtain.
• Otherwise, it may result in fire due to an increase in the internal tem-
perature.
Do not place any containers containing water, vases, flowerpots, med-
icines as well as any metal on the product.
• If water or a foreign material enters the product, disconnect the power
cord and contact a Service Center.
• This may result in a product malfunction, electric shock, or fire.
Do not use or keep combustible spray or flammable material near the
product.
• Otherwise, this may result in an explosion or fire.
Safety Instructions

Do not insert any metal, such as chopsticks, coins, pins and steel, or
flammable objects, such as matches or paper, inside the product (through
the ventilating openings, input and output terminals, etc).
• If water or foreign material enters the product, disconnect the power
cord and contact a Service Center.
• Otherwise, this may result in electric shock or fire.
When using a fixed screen for a long time, an afterimage or stain may
occur.
• If you are not using your product for a long period of time, put it into
sleep mode or use a moving screen saver.
Set a resolution and frequency appropriate to the product.
• Otherwise, your eyesight may be damaged.
When using headphones or earphones, do not turn the volume too high.
• Having the sound too loud may damage your hearing.
To avoid eyestrain, do not sit too close to the product.
Take a rest for at least five (5) minutes after using the monitor for one
(1) hour.
This reduces eye fatigue.
Do not install it in an unstable location such as an unstable rack or
uneven surface or a location exposed to vibrations.
• Otherwise, it may fall and cause personal injury and/or damage the
product.
• If you use the product in a location exposed to vibrations, it may
damage the product and result in fire.
When moving the product, turn the power off and disconnect the power
plug, antenna cable, and all the cables connected to the product.
• Otherwise, it may result in electric shock or fire.
Ensure that children do not hang onto the product or climb up onto the
product.
• The product may fall and cause personal injury or death.
If you do not use the product for a long period of time, disconnect the
power cord from the power outlet.
• Otherwise, this may result in overheating or fire due to dust, and may
result in fire due to electric shock or leakage.
Safety Instructions

Do not place any heavy items or toys or confectionery, such as cookies
etc. that may attract the attention of children and to the product.
• Your children may hang onto the product causing it to fall and this
may result in personal injury or death.
Be careful that children do not place the battery in their mouths when
removed from the remote control. Place the battery in a location that
children or infants cannot reach.
• If children have had the battery in their mouths, consult your doctor
immediately.
When replacing the battery, insert it with the right polarity (+, -).
• Otherwise, the battery may become damaged or it may cause fire,
personal injury or damage due to leakage of the internal liquid.
Use only the specified standardized batteries, and do not use a new
battery and a used battery at the same time.
• Otherwise, the batteries may be damaged or cause fire, personal in-
jury or damage due to a leakage of the internal liquid.
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.
• The 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.
Do not place the product in a location exposed to direct sunlight or
near any heat such as a fire or heater.
• This may reduce the lifetime of the product, and may result in fire.
Do not drop any objects onto the product or cause any impact to the
product.
• Otherwise, this may result in electric shock or fire.
Do not use a humidifier near the product.
• Otherwise, this may result in electric shock or fire.
When there is a gas leak, do not touch the product or the power plug;
ventilate immediately.
• If a spark occurs, it may cause an explosion or fire.
If the product has been turned on for a long time, the display panel
becomes hot. Do not touch it.
Safety Instructions

Keep the small accessories in a location out of the reach of children.
Be careful when adjusting the angle of the product or the height of the
stand.
• This may result in personal injury as your hand or fingers may be-
come caught.
• Also, if you tilt the product too far, it may fall and cause personal
injury.
Do not install the product in a location low enough for children to
reach.
• Otherwise, it may fall and result in personal injury.
• Since the front part of the product is heavy, install the product on a
level and stable surface.
Do not put any heavy objects on the product.
• This may result in personal injury and/or damage to the product.
Safety Instructions

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Package Contents
Checking the Contents of the Package
Open the packaging box. Be careful not to damage the product when you open the packaging
with a sharp instrument.
Remove the Styrofoam from the product.
Check the components and remove the Styrofoam and plastic bag.
Note
• Store the box in a dry area so that it can be used when moving the product in the future.
• Contact the dealer from whom you purchased the product if any item is missing.
• The appearance of actual components may differ from the image shown.
• The items sold separately can be purchased at your nearest retailer.
Unpacking

LCD Display
Manuals
Quick Setup Guide Warranty Card
(Not available in some loca-
tions)
User Manual
MagicInfo Software DVD
(Applicable to the MXn-3,
MPn-3 model only.)
Cables
Power Cord D-Sub Cable
Others
Remote Control Batteries (AAA X 2)
(Not available in some loca-
tions)
Sold separately
Semi Stand KIT LAN Cable USB Cable
(Applicable to the MXn-3,
MPN-3 model only)
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Sold separately
RGB to BNC Cable RGB to COMPONENT Ca-
ble
Network Box
(Applicable to the MX-3,
MP-3 model only)
Wall Mount KIT RS232C Cable TV tuner box
(For South Korea and the
United States only.)
Your LCD Display
The color and the appearance may differ depending on the product, and the specifications are subject
to change without prior notice to improve the performance.
Front
MENU button [MENU]
Opens the on-screen menu and exits from the menu. Also use to exit the OSD menu
or return to the previous menu.
Navigate buttons (Up-Down buttons)
Moves from one menu item to another vertically or adjusts selected menu values.
Adjust buttons (Left-Right buttons) / Volume buttons
Moves from one menu item to another horizontally or adjusts selected menu val-
ues. When OSD is not on the screen, press the button to adjust volume.
ENTER button [ENTER]
Activates a highlighted menu item.
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SOURCE button [SOURCE]
Switches from PC mode to Video mode. Selects the input source that an external
device is connected to.
[PC] → [DVI] → [AV] → [Component] → [HDMI1] → [HDMI2] → [Dis-
playPort] → [MagicInfo] → [TV]
Note
•The [RGB/COMPONENT IN] port is compatible with RGB (PC) and Com-
ponent signals.
However, the picture may display abnormally if the connected external input
signal is different from the selected video signal.
• A TV tuner box (sold separately) must be connected to use the TV.
Note
Using MagicInfo
• To use MagicInfo with an MXn-3, MPn-3 model, connect the MagicInfo out-
put on the already included network box to [HDMI IN 2 (MAGICINFO)] on
the product.
• To use MagicInfo with an MX-3, MP-3 model, install inside the product a
network box specified by Samsung and connect the MagicInfo output on the
network box to [HDMI IN 2 (MAGICINFO)] on the product.
D.MENU button
Opens the on-screen D.MENU.
Note
The D.MENU button is activated when a TV tuner is connected and otherwise, the
PIP button is enabled.
PIP button
Push the PIP button to turn the PIP screen On / Off.
Power button [ ]
Use this button for turning the LCD Display on and off.
Power indicator
Shows PowerSaver mode by blinking green.
Note
See PowerSaver described in the manual for further information regarding power
saving functions. For energy conservation, turn your LCD Display OFF when it
is not needed or when leaving it unattended for long periods.
Remote Control Sensor
Aim the remote control towards this spot on the LCD Display.
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Rear
Note
See the "Connections" section for details about cable connections. The LCD Display's configuration
at the back may vary slightly depending on the model.
POWER S/W ON [ I ] / OFF
Switches the LCD Display On/Off.
POWER
The power cord plugs into the LCD Display and
the wall outlet.
RGB/COMPONENT IN (PC/COMPONENT
Connection Terminal (Input))
•Connect the [RGB/COMPONENT IN] port
on the monitor to the RGB port on the PC us-
ing the D-SUB cable.
• Connect the [RGB/COMPONENT IN] port
on the monitor to the COMPONENT port on
the external device using the RGB to COM-
PONENT cable.
• Connect the [RGB/COMPONENT IN] port
on the monitor to the BNC port on the PC us-
ing the RGB to BNC cable.
DVI IN (PC Video Connection Terminal)
Connect the [DVI IN] port on the monitor to the
DVI port on the PC using the DVI cable.
RGB/DVI/DP/HDMI AUDIO IN (PC/DVI/
DP/HDMI Audio Connection Terminal (Input))
Connect the [RGB/DVI/DP/HDMI AUDIO IN]
terminal of the monitor and the speaker output
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terminal of your computer's sound card using a
stereo cable (sold separately).
DP IN
Receives a signal from the Display port.
Connect the [DP IN] port on the LCD Display to
the DP port on the PC using the DP cable.
AV/COMPONENT AUDIO IN (R-AUDIO-L)
Connect the [AV/COMPONENT AUDIO IN (R-
AUDIO-L)] port on the monitor to the audio out-
put port on the PC or on the external device using
an Stereo Cable.
AV IN
Connect the [AV IN] terminal of your monitor to
the video output terminal of the external device
using a VIDEO cable.
AUDIO OUT
Connect a headphone or an External speaker.
DC OUT
Make sure to use connecting [DC OUT] terminal
to the authorized TV-Tuner Box. (For South Ko-
rea and the United States only.)
Otherwise, this may result in damage to
the product.
HDMI IN 1
•Connect the [HDMI IN 1] terminal at the back
of your LCD Display to the HDMI terminal
of your digital output device using a HDMI
cable.
• Up to HDMI 1.3 can be supported.
Note
•A normal external device (DVD player or
camcorder, etc.) or a TV tuner box can be
connected to the [HDMI IN 1] terminal.
• To use a TV tuner box, make sure to connect
it to the [HDMI IN 1] terminal. (For South
Korea and the United States only.)
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HDMI IN 2 (MAGICINFO)
•Connect the [HDMI IN 2 (MAGICINFO)]
terminal at the back of your LCD Display to
the HDMI terminal of your digital output de-
vice using a HDMI cable.
• Up to HDMI 1.3 can be supported.
Note
Using MagicInfo
• To use MagicInfo with an MXn-3, MPn-3
model, connect the MagicInfo output on the
already included network box to [HDMI IN 2
(MAGICINFO)] on the product.
• To use MagicInfo with an MX-3, MP-3 mod-
el, install inside the product a network box
specified by Samsung and connect the Magi-
cInfo output on the network box to [HDMI IN
2 (MAGICINFO)] on the product.
RJ 45 MDC (MDC PORT)
MDC(Multiple Display Control) Program Port
Connect the LAN cable to [RJ45 MDC] on the
product and LAN on the PC. To use an MDC, the
MDC Program must be installed on the PC.
Note
Go to Multi Control and select RJ45 MDC as
the MDC Connection.
RS232C OUT/IN (RS232C Serial PORT)
MDC(Multiple Display Control) Program Port
Connect a serial cable (cross type) to [RS232C]
on the product and RS232C on the PC. To use an
MDC, the MDC Program must be installed on the
PC.
Note
Go to Multi Control and select RS232C MDC
as the MDC Connection.
Applicable to the MXn-3, MPn-3 model only
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RGB OUT
MagicInfo video output port
MAGICINFO OUT
This is the output terminal for the video, audio,
and control signals of MagicInfo.
It can be used by connecting it to the [HDMI IN
2 (MAGICINFO)] terminal using a DP to HDMI
cable.
LAN (LAN Connection Terminal)
Connects to a LAN cable to allow Internet or net-
work access in MagicInfo mode.
USB (USB Connection Terminal)
Keyboard / Mouse, Mass Storage Device Com-
patible.
Kensington Lock slot
A Kensington Lock is an anti-theft device that
enables users to lock the product so that they can
safely use it in public locations. Since the shape
and usage of the locking device may differ de-
pending on the model and the manufacturer, for
more information, refer to the User Manual sup-
plied with the locking device for more informa-
tion.
Note
You must purchase the Kensington Lock sepa-
rately.
To lock the product, follow these steps:
1. Wrap the Kensington lock cable around a
large, stationary object such as a desk or
chair.
2. Slide the end of the cable with the lock at-
tached through the looped end of the Ken-
sington lock cable.
3. Insert the Kensington Lock into the security
slot ( ) on the back of the display.
4. Lock the lock ( ).
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Note
•These are general instructions. For exact in-
structions, see the User Manual supplied with
the locking device.
• You can purchase the locking device from an
electronics store, an online shop, or our serv-
ice Center.
Note
The power switches of both of the monitor and the network box must be turned on for the network box
to operate normally.
Remote Control
Note
The performance of the remote control may be affected by a TV or other electronic device operating
near the LCD Display , causing a malfunction due to interference with the frequency.
To use a TV-related function, you must connect a TV tuner box(sold separately) to the product. (For
South Korea and the United States only.)
SOURCE
OFF
Number Buttons
+ VOL -
CONTENT (HOME)
MagicInfo Lite
TOOLS
Up-Down Left-Right / Enter buttons
RETURN
The Color button / The PC/DVI/HDMI/DP se-
lection button
MagicInfo
3D
( ) / / / ( ) /
D.MENU
MUTE
CH
MENU
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BLANK
INFO
EXIT
LOCK
Power on the product.
SOURCE Select a connected source device.
OFF Power off the product.
Number Buttons Enter the password in the OSD menu, or change the channel.
Press to select additional channels(digital) being broadcasted by
the same station.
For example, to select channel "54-3”, press “54”, then press ”-”
and ”3”.
- Enabled only when a TV tuner box(sold separately) is connected.
+ VOL - Adjust the volume.
CONTENT (HOME) Not available.
MagicInfo Lite Not available.
TOOLS Not available.
Up-Down Left-Right / En-
ter buttons
Up-Down Left-Right button : Move to the upper, lower, left or
right menu, or adjust an option's setting.
Enter button : Confirm a menu selection.
RETURN Return to the previous menu.
The Color button / The PC/
DVI/HDMI/DP selection but-
ton
Manually select a connected input source from PC, DVI,
HDMI or DP.
MagicInfo MagicInfo Quick Launch Button.
To use MagicInfo with an MXn-3, MPn-3 model, connect the
MagicInfo output on the already included network box to [HDMI
IN 2 (MAGICINFO)] on the product.
To use MagicInfo with an MX-3, MP-3 model, install inside the
product a network box specified by Samsung and connect the
MagicInfo output on the network box to[HDMI IN 2 (MAGICIN-
FO)] on the product.
3D Not available.
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( ) / / /
( ) /
Not available.
D.MENU DTV menu display.
- Enabled only when a TV tuner box(sold separately) is connected.
MUTE Mute the sound.
Unmuting the sound: Press MUTE again or press the volume con-
trol (+ VOL -) button.
CH Change the channel in TV mode.
- Enabled only when a TV tuner box(sold separately) is connected.
MENU Display or hide the onscreen display menu, or return to the pre-
vious menu.
BLANK Not available.
INFO Display information on the screen.
EXIT Exit the current menu.
LOCK It sets safe lock function.
User Installation Guide
Note
• Be sure to call an installation expert of Samsung Electronics to install the product.
• The warranty becomes invalid if the product is installed by someone other than a professional
authorized by Samsung Electronics.
• A Samsung Electronics service center can provide details.
Tilt Angle and Rotation
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