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 depending on the
product, and the specifications are subject 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 dam-
age.
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
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.
Theimageshereareforreferenceonly,andarenotapplicableinallcases
(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
plugging the plug into the outlet.
• Otherwise, this may result in electric shock.
Make sure to connect the power cord to a grounded power out-
let.
•Otherwise, it may result in electric shock or personal injury.
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.

Ensure that the power plug is plugged into the power outlet
firmly and correctly.
• Otherwise, this may result in fire.
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 operable.
• 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 prod-
uct.
Installation
Be sure to contact an authorized Service Center when installing your
monitor in a location with heavy dust, high or low temperatures, high hu-
midity, 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 damage 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.
Safety Instructions

DO NOT PLACE CANDLES, MOSQUITO REPELLANT, CIG-
ARETTES AND ANY HEATING APPLIANCES NEAR THE
PRODUCT.
• Otherwise, this may result in fire.
Keep heatingappliances asfar awayfrom thepower cordor the
product as possible.
• Otherwise, this may result in electric shock or fire.
Do notinstallit inabadly ventilatedlocationsuch asabookcase
or closet.
•Otherwise, this may result in fire due to an increase in the in-
ternal 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 mayresult infire dueto anincrease inthe internal
temperature.
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,itmayresult inseriousharm(suffocation)ifchildren
play with it.
If the height of your monitor is adjustable, do not place any ob-
ject or part of your body on the stand when lowering it.
•This may cause damage to the product or the person carrying
it.
Safety Instructions

Clean
When cleaning the monitor case or the surface of the TFT-LCD screen,
wipe with a slightly moistened, soft cloth.
Do not spray cleaner directly onto the surface of the product.
•Otherwise, this may result in the discoloration and distortion of
the structure and the screen surface may peel off.
When cleaning the power plug pins or dusting the power outlet,
clean it with a dry cloth.
• Otherwise, it may result in fire.
When cleaning the product, make sure to disconnect the power
cord.
• Otherwise, it may result in electric shock or fire.
When cleaning the product, disconnect the power cord and
clean it with a soft, dry cloth.
• (Do not use chemicals such as wax, benzene, alcohol, thinner,
mosquito repellant, lubricant, or cleaner.) These may change
the appearance of the product surface and peel off the indica-
tion labels on the product.
Since the product housing is easily scratched, make sure to use
the specified cloth only.
When cleaning the product, do not spray water directly onto the
main body of the product.
• Ensure that water does not enter the product and that it is not
wet.
•Otherwise, this may result in electric shock, fire or a malfunc-
tion.
Others
The product is a high voltage product. Do not disassemble, re-
pair or modify the product yourself.
•Otherwise,thismayresultinelectricshockorfire.Iftheproduct
needs to be repaired, contact a Service Center.
Ifthere isastrangesmellor astrangesoundor smokeiscoming
fromthe product,disconnectthe powerplug immediatelyand con-
tact a Service Center.
• Otherwise, this may result in electric shock or fire.
Safety Instructions
Edible oil, such as soybean oil, can damage or deform the prod-
uct. Do not install the product in a kitchen or near a kitchen counter.

Donotplacethisproductinalocationexposedtomoisture,dust,
smoke, water, or in a car.
• Otherwise, this may result in electric shock or fire.
Whenyou droptheproductorthe caseis broken,turn thepower
off and disconnect the power cord. Contact a Service Center.
• Otherwise, this may result in electric shock or fire.
If thunder or lightning is occurring, do not touch the power cord
or antenna 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 mayresult infire dueto anincrease inthe internal
temperature.
Do not place any containers containing water, vases, flower-
pots, medicines as well as any metal on the product.
•Ifwateror aforeign materialenters theproduct, disconnectthe
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.
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 termi-
nals, 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.
Whenusinga fixedscreenforalong time,anafterimage orstain
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.
Safety Instructions

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,itmayfallandcausepersonalinjuryand/ordamage
the product.
•Ifyouusetheproductin alocationexposedtovibrations,itmay
damage the product and result in fire.
When moving the product, turn the power off and disconnect
thepower plug,antenna cable,and allthe cablesconnectedto 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.
Ifyoudonotusetheproductforalongperiodoftime,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.
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 lo-
cation that children or infants cannot reach.
•If children have had the battery in their mouths, consult your
doctor immediately.
Safety Instructions

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, per-
sonal injury or damage due to a leakage of the internal liquid.
The batteries (and rechargeable batteries) are not ordinary re-
fuse 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.
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
become caught.
•Also,ifyoutilttheproducttoofar,itmayfallandcausepersonal
injury.
Safety Instructions

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 prod-
uct.
Safety Instructions

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Package Contents
Note
• After unpacking the package, make sure to check the contents of the package.
• Store the packaging box in case you need to move the Product later.
• If any items are missing, contact your dealer.
• Contact a local dealer to purchase optional items.
Unpacking
LCD Display
Manuals
Quick Setup Guide Warranty Card User Manual
(Not available in all loca-
tions)
Cables
Power Cord D-Sub Cable
Others
Remote Control Batteries (AAA X 2)
MagicInfo Software DVD
(Applicable to the
MXn-3, MPn-3 model only.)

Others
(BP59-00138B) (Not available in all loca-
tions)
Sold separately
Semi Stand KIT LAN Cable USB Cable
(Applicable to the MXn-3, MPN-3
model only)
RGB to BNC Cable RGBtoCOMPONENT Ca-
ble Network Box
(Applicable to the MX-3,MP-3
model only)
Wall Mount KIT RS232C Cable TV tuner box
(US 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]
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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 values. When OSD is not on the screen, press the button to adjust
volume.
ENTER button [ENTER]
Activates a highlighted menu item.
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
Component 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 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 net-
work 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 oth-
erwise, 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.
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(US Only)

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.
Rear
Note
See the "Connections" section for details about cable connections. The LCD Display's con-
figuration 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.
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RGB/COMPONENT IN (PC/COMPO-
NENT Connection Terminal (Input))
•Connect the [RGB/COMPONENT IN]
portonthe monitorto theRGBporton the
PC using the D-SUB cable.
•Connect the [RGB/COMPONENT IN]
port on the monitor to the COMPONENT
portontheexternaldeviceusingthe RGB
to COMPONENT cable.
•Connect the [RGB/COMPONENT IN]
porton themonitorto theBNC porton the
PC using 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 (In-
put))
Connect the [RGB/DVI/DP/HDMI AUDIO
IN] terminal of the monitor and the speaker
output terminal of your computer's sound
card using a stereo cable (sold separately).
DP IN
Receives a signal from the Display port.
ConnectaDP cableto [DPIN]onthe product
and DP IN on another display.
AV/COMPONENT AUDIO IN (R-AUDIO-
L)
Connect the [AV/COMPONENT AUDIO IN
(R-AUDIO-L)] port on the monitor to the au-
dio output port on the PC or on the external
device using an audio 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 speak-
er.
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DC OUT
Make sure to use connecting [DC OUT]
terminal to the authorized TV-Tuner Box
(US Only).
To use a TV tuner box, make sure to
connect it to the [HDMI IN 1] terminal.
(US 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 us-
ing a HDMI cable.
• Up to HDMI 1.3 can be supported.
Note
•A normal external device (DVD player or
camcorder,etc.) ora TVtuner boxcan be
connected to the [HDMI IN 1] terminal.
•
HDMI IN 2 (MAGICINFO)
•Connect the [HDMI IN 2 (MAGICINFO)]
terminal at the back of your LCD Display
tothe HDMIterminal ofyourdigitaloutput
device 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 al-
ready 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 prod-
uct.
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RJ 45 MDC (MDC PORT)
MDC(Multiple Display Control) Program Port
ConnecttheLANcableto[RJ45MDC]onthe
productand LANon thePC. Touse anMDC,
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]ontheproductandRS232Conthe
PC.To usean MDC,the MDCProgram 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
RGB OUT
MagicInfo video output port
MAGICINFO OUT
This is the output terminal for the video, au-
dio, 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
network access in MagicInfo mode.
USB (USB Connection Terminal)
Keyboard / Mouse, Mass Storage Device
Compatible.
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Kensington Lock slot
AKensingtonLock isananti-theftdevice that
enablesuserstolock theproduct sothatthey
cansafely useit inpubliclocations. Sincethe
shape and usage of the locking device may
differ depending on the model and the man-
ufacturer, for more information, refer to the
UserManualsuppliedwith thelockingdevice
for more information.
Note
You must purchase the Kensington Lock
separately.
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
attached through the looped end of the
Kensington lock cable.
3. Insert the Kensington Lock into the se-
curity slot ( ) on the back of the dis-
play.
4. Lock the lock ( ).
Note
•These are general instructions. For exact
instructions, see the User Manual sup-
plied with the locking device.
•You can purchase the locking device
from an electronics store, an online shop,
or our service 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
operatingneartheLCDDisplay,causingamalfunctionduetointerferencewiththefrequency.
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To watch TV on the product, connect a TV tuner box (sold separately). (US Only)

POWER
OFF
Number Buttons
/ GUIDE button
+ VOL -
SOURCE
D.MENU
TOOLS
Up-Down Left-Right buttons
INFO
TheColor buttonand thePC/DVI/HDMI/DP
selection button.
TTX/MIX
MTS/DUAL
ENTER/PRE-CH
MUTE
CH/P
TV
MENU
RETURN
EXIT
MagicInfo
POWER Turns the product On.
OFF Turns the product Off.
Number Buttons Used to enter the password during the OSD adjustment or
to use MagicInfo.
Press to change the channel.
/ GUIDE button The "-" button is used to select Digital channels.
Electronic Program Guide (EPG) display.
Note
This button can only be used in TV mode while a TV tuner
box (sold separately) is connected.
+ VOL - Adjusts the audio volume.
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SOURCE Selects a connected external input source or MagicInfo
mode.
Press the button to change the input signal SOURCE.
Changing the SOURCE is only allowed for external devices
that are connected to the LCD Display at the time.
D.MENU DTV menu display
Note
This button can only be used in TV mode while a TV tuner
box (sold separately) is connected.
TOOLS Use to quickly select frequently used functions.
Note
This function does not work for this LCD Display.
Up-Down Left-Right but-
tons
Movesfromonemenuitemtoanotherhorizontally,vertically
or adjusts selected menu values.
INFO Current picture information is displayed on the upper left
corner of the screen.
The Color button and the
PC/DVI/HDMI/DP selection
button.
In TV mode, these buttons can be used to configure a list of
channels.
You can select the PC, DVI, HDMI or DP(DisplayPort) ex-
ternal input directly in a mode other than TV mode.
TTX/MIX TV channels provide written information services via tele-
text.
- Teletext Buttons
Note
This function does not work for this LCD Display.
MTS/DUAL MTS-
YoucanselectMTS(MultichannelTelevisionStereo)mode.
Audio Type MTS/S_Mode Default
FM Stereo Mono Mono Manual
Change
Stereo Mono ↔Stereo
SAP Mono ↔SAP Mono
DUAL-
STEREO/MONO, DUAL l / DUAL ll and MONO/NICAM
MONO/NICAMSTEREOcan beoperateddependingonthe
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broadcasting type by using the DUAL button on the remote
control while watching TV.
Note
Enabled when a TV tuner box is connected.
ENTER/PRE-CH This button is used to return to the immediately previous
channel.
Note
Enabled when a TV tuner box is connected.
MUTE Pauses (mutes) the audio output temporarily. This is dis-
played on the lower left corner of the screen. The audio
comes back on if MUTE or - VOL + is pressed in the Mute
mode.
CH/P In TV mode, selects TV channels.
Note
Enabled when a TV tuner box is connected.
TV Allows you to watch an analogue or digital TV.
Note
Enabled when a TV tuner box is connected.
MENU Opens the on-screen menu and exits from the menu or
closes the adjustment menu.
RETURN Returns to the previous menu.
EXIT Exits from the menu screen.
MagicInfo MagicInfo Quick Launch button.
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 model, install inside the
product a network box specified by Samsung and con-
nect the MagicInfo output on the network box to[HDMI
IN 2 (MAGICINFO)] on the product.
User Installation Guide
Note
• Be sure to call an installation expert of Samsung Electronics to install the product.
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