Samsung SyncMaster 400DXN-2 User manual

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LCD DISPLAY
quick start guide
400DX-2, 400DXN-2, 460DX-2, 460DXN-2

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

Manuals
Quick Setup Guide Warranty Card
(Not available in all loca-
tions)
User's Guide
MagicInfo Software CD,
MagicInfo Manual CD
(Applicable to the DXN-2
model only)
Cables
Power Cord
Others
Remote Control
(BP59-00138A)
Batteries (AAA X 2)
(Not available in all loca-
tions)
BNC to RCA Adaptor Jack
(Applicable to the DX-2
model only)
Sold separately
D-Sub Cable DVI Cable LAN Cable
(Used with DXN-2 model
only)
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Sold separately
Wall Mount KIT RGB to BNC Cable BNC to BNC Cable
(Applicable to the DX-2
model only)
RGB to Component Cable Semi Stand KIT
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 (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.
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[PC] → [DVI] → [AV] → [Component] → [HDMI] → [MagicInfo]
Note
• The BNC mode will not be activated on the DXN-2 model.
•MagicInfo supports the DXN-2 model only.
PIP button
Push the PIP button to turn the PIP screen On / Off.
More than one PIP cannot overlap on screen as BNC and the component
use the same terminal.
•PC : DVI / AV / Component / HDMI
•BNC : DVI / AV / HDMI
•DVI / AV : PC / BNC
•Component : PC
•HDMI : PC / BNC
Power button [ ]
Use this button for turning the LCD Display on and off.
Brightness Sensor (Optional)
Automatically detects the surrounding brightness it accordingly.
Note
This function is activated only on the models equipped with an auto bright-
ness sensor.
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
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 LCD
Display model.
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Note
Applicable to the DX-2 model only.
Applicable to the DXN-2 model only.
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/COMPO-
NENT Connection Terminal (Input))
•Use a D-Sub Cable (15 pin D-Sub) - PC
mode (Analog PC)
• Connect the RGB/COMPONENT IN port
on the monitor to the COMPONENT 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.
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DVI IN (PC Video Connection Terminal)
Use a DVI Cable (DVI-D to DVI-D) - DVI
mode (Digital PC)
DVI/RGB/HDMI AUDIO IN (PC/DVI/
HDMI Audio Connection Terminal (Input))
AV/COMPONENT AUDIO IN [L- AUDIO-
R]
Connect the port of the DVD, VCR (DVD /
DTV Set-Top Box) to the [ L- AUDIO - R ] port
of the LCD Display.
DVI OUT
•Connect a monitor to another monitor
through a DVI cable.
• Connect the DVI OUT port on the monitor
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.
Note
Up to 6 Full HD or 10 HD monitors can be
connected (May differ depending on the
product).
AV IN [VIDEO]
Connect the [ VIDEO ] terminal of your mon-
itor to the video output terminal of the exter-
nal device using a VIDEO cable.
AUDIO OUT
Headphone/External speaker output termi-
nal.
HDMI IN
Connect the HDMI terminal at the back of
your LCD Display to the HDMI terminal of
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your digital output device using a HDMI ca-
ble.
Up to HDMI cable 1.0 can be supported.
BNC OUT [R, G, B, H, V] (BNC Terminal
(Output))
BNC (Analog PC) Connection: connecting
the R, G, B, H, V ports.
The number of LCD Displays that can be
connected to the loopout depends on the ca-
bles, signal source, etc. With cables or signal
source where there is no degradation, up to
10 LCD Displays can be connected (May not
be supported depending on the connected
cable).
Note
(Applicable to the DX-2 model only)
(BNC/Component Connection Terminal
(input))
During component input, please check spec-
ifications for the input ports below.
[R/Y, G/PB, B/PR, H, V]
• [R/Y] --> Red port input
• [G/PB] --> Green port input
• [B/PB] --> Blue port input
Note
Applicable to the DX-2 model only.
RGB OUT
Note
Applicable to the DXN-2 model only.
LAN (LAN Connection Terminal)
Note
Applicable to the DXN-2 model only.
USB1,USB2 (USB Connection Terminal)
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Keyboard / Mouse, Mass Storage Device
Compatible.
Note
Applicable to the DXN-2 model only.
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 illustra-
tion depending on the manufacturer. Refer to
the manual provided with the Kensington
Lock for proper use. The locking device has
to be purchased separately.
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 frequen-
cy.
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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.
Electronic Program Guide (EPG) display.
- This function 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 devices
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.
8. TOOLS Use to quickly select frequently used functions.
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9. Up-Down Left-Right but-
tons Moves from one menu item to another horizontally, vertically 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 function does not work for this LCD Display.
12. TTX/MIX TV channels provide written information services via tele-
text.
- Teletext Buttons
- This function does not work for this LCD Display.
13. MTS/DUAL - This function 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 function does not work for this LCD Display.
15. 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.
16. CH/P In TV mode, selects TV channels.
- This function does not work for this LCD Display.
17. TV Selects the TV mode directly.
- This function 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.
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20. EXIT Exits from the menu screen.
21. MagicInfo MagicInfo Quick Launch Button.
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Connections
Connecting a Computer
Note
AV input devices such as DVD players, VCRs or camcorders as well as your computer can
be connected to the LCD Display. For detailed information on connecting AV input devices,
refer to the contents under Adjusting Your LCD Display.
(400DXN-2,460DXN-2)
(400DX-2,460DX-2)
There are several ways to connect the computer to the monitor. Choose
one from the following options.
Using the D-sub (Analog) connector on the video card.
• Connect the D-sub to the 15-pin, RGB port on the back of your LCD
Display and the 15 pin D-sub Port on the computer.

Using the DVI (Digital) connector on the video card.
• Connect the DVI Cable to the DVI port on the back of your LCD Display
and the DVI port on the computer.
Using the HDMI (digital) output on the graphics card.
• Connect the HDMI IN port on the monitor to the HDMI port on the PC
using the HDMI cable.
Note
When the HDMI cable to the PC, ensure that you select HDMI from both
the Source List and Edit Name before selecting PC or DVI device so that
normal PC screen and sound can be outputted. Note that sound is only
available when connected according to the option that follows.
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Using the BNC (Analog) connector on the video card. (Applicable to
the DX-2 model only)
• Connect the BNC/COMPONENT IN port on the monitor to the BNC port
on the PC using the BNC to BNC cable.
Connect the audio cable for your LCD Display to the audio port on the back
of the LCD Display.
Connect the power cord for your LCD Display to the power port on the back
of the LCD Display. Turn on the power switch.
Note
• Turn on both your computer and the LCD Display.
• Contact a local SAMSUNG Electronics Service Center to buy optional items.
Connecting to Other devices
Note
•AV input devices such as DVD players, VCRs or camcorders as well as your computer
can be connected to the LCD Display. For detailed information on connecting AV input
devices, refer to the contents under Adjusting Your LCD Display.
• The LCD Display 's configuration at the back may vary slightly depending on the LCD
Display model.
Connecting AV Devices
Connections

1. Connect the Video and [R-AUDIO-L] port of the DVD, VCR or DTV Set-Top Box to the
Video and [R-AUDIO-L] LCD Display.
2. Play the DVD, VCR or Camcorder with a DVD disc or tape inserted.
3. Select AV using the SOURCE .
Connecting the BNC to BNC cable
1. Connect the BNC/COMPONENT IN [R/Y, G/PB, B/PR] ports on the monitor to the BNC
port on the external device using the BNC to BNC cable.
2. Select BNC for the Camcorder connection using the Source button on the front of the
LCD Display or on the remote control.
Note
Applicable to the DX-2 model only.
Connecting a DVD Player - Applicable to the DX-2 model only.
1. Connect a set of audio cables between the AV/COMPONENT AUDIO IN [L-AUDIO-R]
on the LCD Display and the AUDIO OUT jacks on the DVD player.
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2. Connect a Component cable between the BNC/COMPONENT IN [R/Y, G/PB, B/PR] port
on the LCD Display and the PR, Y, PB jacks on the DVD player.
Note
• Select Component for the connection to a DVD player using the SOURCE button on the
front of the LCD Display or on the remote control.
• Then, start the DVD Player with a DVD disc inserted.
• A component cable is optional.
• For an explanation of Component video, consult your DVD manual.
Connecting using a Component Cable
1. Connect a set of audio cables between the AV/COMPONENT AUDIO IN [L-AUDIO-R]
on the LCD Display and the AUDIO OUT jacks on the DVD player or other external
device.
2. Connect the Component/ D-sub cable to the RGB/COMPONENT IN ports on the monitor.
Note
•Select Component using the SOURCE button on the front of the LCD Display or on the
remote control.
• Then, start the DVD Player with a DVD disc inserted.
• A component cable is optional.
• For an explanation of Component video, consult your DVD or external device's user man-
ual.
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Connecting to a Camcorder
1. Locate the AV output jacks on the camcorder. They are usually found on the side or back
of the camcorder. Connect a set of audio cables between the AUDIO OUTPUT jacks on
the camcorder and the AV/COMPONENT AUDIO IN [L-AUDIO-R] on the LCD Display .
2. Connect a video cable between the VIDEO OUTPUT jack on the camcorder and the AV
IN [VIDEO] on the LCD Display .
3. Select AV for the Camcorder connection using the Source button on the front of the LCD
Display or on the remote control.
4. Then, start the Camcorder with a tape inserted.
Note
The audio-video cables shown here are usually included with a Camcorder. (If not, check
your local electronics store.) If your camcorder is stereo, you need to connect a set of two
cables.
Connecting Using a HDMI Cable
1. Connect input devices such as a Blu-Ray/DVD player to the HDMI IN terminal of the LCD
Display using an HDMI cable.
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Note
In HDMI mode, only PCM format audio is supported.
Connecting Using a DVI Cable
1. Connect between the DVI OUT port on the LCD Display and the input port on another
monitor using a DVI cable.
2. Connect between the AUDIO OUT port on the LCD Display and the audio input port on
another monitor using a stereo cable.
3. Select DVI using the SOURCE button on the front of the LCD Display or on the remote
control.
Note
DVI OUT does not support HDCP.
Connecting Using a DVI to HDMI Cable
Connections

1. Connect the DVI output terminal of a digital output device to the HDMI IN terminal of the
LCD Display using a DVI to HDMI cable.
2. Connect the red and white jacks of an RCA to stereo (for PC) cable to the same colored
audio output terminals of the digital output device, and connect the opposite jack to the
DVI / RGB /HDMI AUDIO IN terminal of the LCD Display.
Connecting a DTV Set Top (Cable/Satellite) Box - Applicable to the DX-2 model only.
1. Connect a Component cable between the BNC/COMPONENT IN [R/Y, G/PB, B/PR] port
on the LCD Display and the PR, Y, PB jacks on the Set Top Box.
2. Connect a set of audio cables between the AV COMPONENT AUDIO IN [L-AUDIO-R]
on the LCD Display and the AUDIO OUT jacks on the Set Top Box.
Note
• Select Component for the connection to a DTV Set Top Box using the SOURCE button
on the front of the LCD Display or on the remote control.
• For an explanation of Component video, see your Set Top Box owner's manual.
Connecting a DTV Set Top (Cable/Satellite) Box
Connections