Samsung SyncMaster 400CX-2 User manual

SyncMaster 400CX-2, 400CXN-2, 460CX-2, 460CXN-2
LCD Display
User Manual

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 un-
derstand at all times
Do not disassemble Disconnect the plug from
the outlet
Do not touch Ground to prevent an elec-
tric 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.
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 plugging 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.
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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 out-
let.
• 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.
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 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.
DO NOT PLACE CANDLES, MOSQUITO REPELLANT, CIGA-
RETTES AND ANY HEATING APPLIANCES NEAR THE PROD-
UCT.
• Otherwise, this may result in fire.
Safety Instructions
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Keep heating appliances as far away from the power cord
or the product 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 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, 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 car-
rying it.
Safety Instructions
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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 prod-
uct.
• Otherwise, this may result in the discoloration and distor-
tion 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 slightly moistened, soft 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 indication labels on the product.
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 mal-
function.
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 imme-
diately 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.
Safety Instructions
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Since the product housing is easily scratched, make sure
to use the specified cloth only.

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.
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 may result in fire due to an increase in the
internal temperature.
Do not place any containers containing water, vases, flow-
erpots, medicines as well as any metal on the product.
• If water or a foreign material enters the product, discon-
nect 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.
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 out-
put 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.
Safety Instructions
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When using headphones or earphones, do not turn the vol-
ume 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 mon-
itor 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 discon-
nect the power plug, antenna cable, and all the cables con-
nected 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, dis-
connect 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 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.
Safety Instructions
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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 injury 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 cus-
tomer 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 im-
pact 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, 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 chil-
dren to reach.
• Otherwise, it may fall and result in personal injury.
Safety Instructions
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• 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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Introduction
Package Contents
Note
Please make sure the following items are included with your LCD Display.
If any items are missing, contact your dealer.
Contact a local dealer to buy optional items.
Checking the Contents of the Package
Remove the lock from the package box, as shown in the figure above.
Lift up the package box
by holding the grooves
on both sides of the
package box.
Check the contents of
the package. Remove the Styrofoam and vinyl cover.
Note
• After unpacking the package, make sure to check the contents of the package.
• Make sure to keep the package box for transporting the product in the future.
Unpacking
LCD Display
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Manuals
Quick Setup Guide Warranty Card
(Not available in all loca-
tions)
User's Guide
MagicInfo Software CD,
MagicInfo Manual CD
(Applicable to the CXN-2
model only)
Cables
Power Cord
Others
Remote Control Batteries (AAA X 2)
(Not available in all loca-
tions)
HDD Cover
(Applicable to the CXN-2
model only)
Cleaning Cloth
Sold separately
DVI Cable LAN Cable Wall Mount KIT
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Sold separately (Applicable to the CXN-2
model only)
Component to D-sub
Cable Semi Stand KIT D-Sub Cable
Note
Cleaning Cloth is only provided for highly polished black products as a product feature.
Your LCD Display
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 (Down-Up buttons) / Channel buttons
Moves from one menu item to another vertically or adjusts selected
menu values.
/ When OSD is not on the screen, press the button to adjust channels.
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.
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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] → [HDMI]→ [MagicInfo] →
[TV]
Note
MagicInfo supports the CXN-2 model only.
D.MENU
Opens the on-screen D.MENU.
Power button [ ]
Use this button for turning the LCD Display on and off.
Brightness Sensor (Optional)
Automatically detects the surrounding brightness.
This function is activated only on the models equipped with an auto
brightness sensor.
Power indicator
Shows PowerSaver mode by blinking green
Note
See PowerSaver described in the manual for further information re-
garding 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
For detailed information concerning cable connections, refer to Connecting Cables
under Setup. The LCD Display 's configuration at the back may vary slightly depending
on the model.
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POWER S/W ON [ │ ] / OFF [O]
Switches the LCD Display On/Off.
POWER
The power cord plugs into the LCD Display
and the wall outlet.
RS232C OUT/IN (RS232C Serial
PORT)
MDC(Multiple Display Control) Program
Port
RGB/COMPONENT IN (PC Video Con-
nection Terminal)
•Use a D-Sub Cable (15 pin D-Sub) -
PC mode (Analog PC)
• Connect the RGB/COMPONENT IN
port on the monitor to the COMPO-
NENT port on the external device using
the D-SUB to COMPONENT cable.
• Connect the RGB/COMPONENT IN
port on the monitor to the BNC port on
the PC using the D-SUB to BNC cable.
DVI IN (PC Video Connection Termi-
nal)
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Use a DVI Cable (DVI-D to DVI-D) - DVI
mode (Digital PC)
DVI/RGB/HDMI AUDIO IN(PC/DVI/
HDMI(PC) Audio connection terminal(in-
put))
AV / COMPONENT AUDIO IN [R- AU-
DIO- L]
Connect the port of the DVD, VCR (DVD /
DTV Set-Top Box) to the [ R- AUDIO - L]
port of the LCD Display.
DVI OUT
•Connect a monitor to another monitor
through a DVI cable.
• Connect the DVI OUT port on the mon-
itor to the HDMI IN port on the other
monitor using the DVI to HDMI cable.
• DVI, HDMI and network signals sent via
the DVI OUT port are displayed on the
second display which has the DVI IN
port.
AV IN [VIDEO]
Connect the [ VIDEO ] terminal of your
monitor to the video output terminal of the
external device using a VIDEO cable.
AUDIO OUT
Headphone/External speaker output ter-
minal.
HDMI IN
Connect the HDMI terminal at the back of
your LCD Display to the HDMI terminal of
your digital output device using a HDMI
cable.
Up to HDMI cable 1.0 can be supported.
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COMMON INTERFACE
This contains information on CAM inserted
in the CI slot and displays it.
When not inserting CI CARD in some
channels, Scramble Signal is displayed on
the screen.
You can install the CAM anytime whether
the TV is ON or OFF.
SERVICE
This is a reserved terminal used for serv-
icing.
ANT IN
Connect the CATV cable or TV antenna
cable to the " ANT IN" port on the rear side
of the LCD Display. Make sure to use a TV
antenna cable (sold separately) as the
antenna cable.
RGB OUT
Note
(Applicable to the CXN-2 model only)
LAN (LAN Connection Terminal)
Note
(Applicable to the CXN-2 model only)
USB(USB Connection Terminal)
Keyboard / Mouse, Mass Storage Device
Compatible.
Note
(Applicable to the CXN-2 model only)
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Kensington Lock
The Kensington Lock is a device used to
physically fix the system when using it in
a public place. The locking device has to
be purchased separately. The appearance
and locking method may differ from the
illustration depending on the manufactur-
er. Refer to the manual provided with the
Kensington Lock for proper use. The lock-
ing device has to be purchased separate-
ly.
Note
The location of the Kensington Lock may
be different depending on the model.
Using the Anti-Theft Kensington
Lock
1. Insert the locking device into the Ken-
sington slot on the LCD Display
and turn it in the locking direction
.
2. Connect the Kensington Lock cable.
3. Fix the Kensington Lock to a desk or
a heavy stationary object.
Note
See Connecting Cables for further information regarding cable connections.
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.
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POWER
OFF
Number Buttons
DEL / GUIDE button
+ VOL -
SOURCE
D.MENU
TOOLS
Up-Down Left-Right buttons
INFO
COLOR BUTTONS
TTX/MIX
MTS/DUAL
ENTER/PRE-CH
MUTE
CH/P
TV
MENU
RETURN
EXIT
MagicInfo
1. POWER Turns the product On.
2. OFF Turns the product Off.
3. Number Buttons Press to change the channel.
4. DEL / GUIDE but-
ton
The "-" button is used to select Digital channels. For
example, channel 4-1.
Electronic Program Guide (EPG) display.
- This fuction does not work for this LCD Display.
5. + VOL - Adjusts the audio volume.
6. SOURCE Press the button to change the input signal SOURCE.
Changing the SOURCE is only allowed for external de-
vices that are connected to the LCD Display at the time.
7. D.MENU DTV menu display
- This Function does not work for this LCD Display.
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8. TOOLS Use to quickly select frequently used functions.
9. Up-Down Left-Right
buttons Moves from one menu item to another horizontally, ver- tically or adjusts selected menu values.
10. INFO Current picture information is displayed on the upper left
corner of the screen.
11. COLOR BUTTONS Press to add or delete channels and to store channels
to the favorite channel list in the “Channel List” menu.
- This fuction does not work for this LCD Display.
12. TTX/MIX TV channels provide written information services via tel-
etext.
- This fuction does not work for this LCD Display.
- Teletext Buttons
For more information > TTX / MIX
13. MTS/DUAL - This fuction does not work for this LCD Display.
MTS-
You can select MTS (Multichannel Television Stereo)
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/NICAM STEREO can be operated depending on
the broadcasting type by using the DUAL button on the
remote control while watching TV.
14. ENTER/PRE-CH This button is used to return to the immediately previous
channel.
- This fuction does not work for this LCD Display.
15. MUTE Pauses (mutes) the audio output temporarily. This is
displayed on the lower left corner of the screen.
The audio resumes if MUTE or - VOL + is pressed in the
Mute mode.
16. CH/P In TV mode, selects TV channels.
- This fuction does not work for this LCD Display.
17. TV Selects the TV mode directly.
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- This fuction does not work for this LCD Display.
18. MENU Opens the on-screen menu and exits from the menu or
closes the adjustment menu.
19. RETURN Returns to the previous menu.
20. EXIT Exits from the menu screen.
21. MagicInfo MagicInfo Quick Launch Button.
Mechanical Layout (400CX-2 ,400CXN-2)
Mechanical Layout
VESA Wall Mount Bracket Installation
• When installing VESA, make sure to comply with the international VESA standards.
• Purchasing VESA Bracket and Installation Information : Please contact your nearest
SAMSUNG Distributor to place an order.
• At least 2 persons are needed in order to move the LCD Display.
• SAMSUNG is not responsible for any damage to the product or persons if you elect
to install the unit on your own.
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