Samsung SyncMaster 400PN User manual

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Notational
Failure to follow directions noted by this symbol could result in bodily harm or damage to
equipment.
Prohibited Important to read and understand at all times
Do not disassemble Disconnect the plug from the outlet
Do not touch Grounding to prevent an electric shock
Power
When not used for an extended period of time, set your computer to DPMS.
If using a screen saver, set it to the active screen mode.
Do not use a damaged or loose plug.

zThis may cause an electric shock or fire.
Do not pull the plug out by the wire nor touch the plug with wet hands.
zThis may cause an electric shock or fire.
Use only a properly grounded plug and receptacle.
zAn improper ground may cause electric shock or equipment damage.
Insert the power plug firmly so that it does not come loose.
zA bad connection may cause fire.
Do not excessively bend the plug and wire nor place heavy objects upon them,
which could cause damage.
zThis may cause an electric shock or fire.
Do not connect too many extension cords or plugs to an outlet.
zThis may cause fire.
Installation
Be sure to contact an authorized Service Center, when installing your monitor in a
location with the heavy dust, high or low temperatures, high humidity, chemical
substance and where it operates for 24 hours such as the airport, the train station or
etc.
Failure to do so may cause a serious damage to your monitor.
Put your monitor in a location with low humidity and a minimum of dust.
zFailure to do so may cause an electric shock or fire inside the monitor.
Do not drop the monitor when moving it.

zThis may cause damage to the product or human body.
Install the monitor base in a showcase or shelf so that the end of the base
does not protrude from the showcase or shelf.
zDropping the product may cause damage to the product or personal injury.
Do not place the product on an unstable or small surface area.
zPlace the product on an even, stable surface, as the product may fall and
cause harm to someone walking by, specifically children.
Do not place the product on the floor.
zSomeone, specifically children could trip over it.
Keep any flammable objects such as candles, insecticides or cigarettes
away from the product.
zOtherwise, this may cause a fire.
Keep any heating devices away from the power cable.
zA melted coating may lead to electric shock or fire.
Do not install the product in places with poor ventilation, for instance, a
bookshelf, closet, etc.
zAny increase in internal temperature may cause fire.
Set down the monitor carefully.
zThe monitor could be damaged or broken.
Do not place the monitor face down.
zThe TFT-LCD surface may be damaged.

Installing a wall bracket must be done by a qualified professional.
zInstallation by unqualified personnel may result in injury.
zAlways use the mounting device specified in the owner's manual.
When installing the product, make sure to keep it away from the wall (more
than 10cm/4inch ) for ventilation purposes.
zPoor ventilation may cause an increase in the internal temperature of the
product, resulting in a shortened component life and degraded performance.
Clean
When cleaning the monitor case or the surface of the TFT-LCD screen, wipe with a
slightly moistened, soft fabric.
Do not spray water or detergent directly on the monitor.
zThis may cause damage, electric shock or fire.
Use the recommended detergent with a smooth cloth.
If the connector between the plug and the pin is dusty or dirty, clean it properly
with a dry cloth.
zA dirty connector may cause an electric shock or fire.
Make sure to unplug the power cord before cleaning the product.
zOtherwise, this may cause electric shock or fire.
Unplug the power cord from the power outlet and wipe the product using a
soft, dry cloth.
zDo not use any chemicals such as wax, benzene, alcohol, thinners,
insecticide, air freshener, lubricant or detergent.

Contact the Service Center or Customer Center for interior cleaning once a
year.
zKeep the product's interior clean. Dust which has accumulated in the interior
over an extended period of time may cause malfunction or fire.
Others
Do not remove cover (or back).
zThis may cause an electric shock or fire.
zRefer servicing to qualified service personnel.
If your monitor does not operate normally - in particular, if there are any
unusual sounds or smells coming from it - unplug it immediately and
contact an authorized dealer or service.
zThis may cause an electric shock or fire.
Keep the product away from places exposed to oil, smoke or moisture; do
not install inside a vehicle.
zThis may cause malfunction, an electric shock or fire.
zEspecially avoid operating the monitor near water or outdoors where it
could be exposed to snow or rain.
If the monitor is dropped or the casing is damaged, turn the monitor off and
unplug the power cord. Then contact the Service Center .
zThe monitor may malfunction, causing an electric shock or fire.
Disconnect the plug from the outlet during storms or lightening or if it is not
used for a long period of time.
zFailure to do so may cause an electric shock or fire.
Do not try to move the monitor by pulling only the wire or the signal cable.
zThis may cause a breakdown, electric shock or fire due to damage to the
cable.
Do not move the monitor right or left by pulling only the wire or the signal
cable.
zThis may cause a breakdown, electric shock or fire due to damage to the
cable.

Do not cover the vents on the monitor cabinet.
zBad ventilation may cause a breakdown or fire.
Do not place water containers, chemical products or small metal objects on
the monitor.
zThis may cause malfunction, an electric shock or fire.
zIf a foreign substance enters the monitor, unplug the power cord and
contact the Service Center.
Keep the product away from combustible chemical sprays or inflammable
substances.
zThis may cause an explosion or fire.
Never insert anything metallic into the monitor openings.
zThis may cause an electric shock, fire or injury.
Do not insert metal objects such as chopsticks, wire and gimlet or
inflammable objects such as paper and match into the vent, headphone port
or AV ports.
zIt may cause a fire or an electric shock. If an alien substances or water
flows into the product, turn the product off, unplug the power connector
from the wall outlet and contact Service Center.
If you view a fixed screen for an extended period of time, residual image or
blurriness may appear.
zChange the mode to energy save or set a screensaver to moving picture
when you need to be away from the monitor for an extended period of time.
Adjust the resolution and frequency to the levels appropriate for the model.
zInappropriate resolution may cause undesirable picture quality.
40inch (101 cm) - 1360 X 768
Watching the monitor continuously at a too close angle may result in
eyesight damage.
To ease eye strain, take at least a five-minute break after every hour of
using the monitor.

Do not install the product on an unstable, uneven surface or a location
prone to vibrations.
zDropping the product may cause damage to the product or personal injury.
Using the product in a location prone to vibrations may shorten the lifetime
of the product or may catch fire.
When moving the monitor, turn off and unplug the power cord.
Make sure that all cables, including the antenna cable and cables
connecting to other devices, are disconnected before moving the monitor.
zFailure to disconnect cables may damage it and lead to fire or an electric
shock.
Make sure there are more than two people when moving the product.
zDropping the product may cause a malfunction or physical damage.
Place the product out of children’s reach, as they could damage it by
hanging onto it.
zA falling product could cause physical damage even death.
When not using the product for an extended time period, keep the product
unplugged.
zOtherwise, this may cause heat emission from the accumulated dirt or
degraded insulation, leading to electric shock or fire.
Do not place children’s favorite objects (or anything else that may be
tempting) on the product.
zChildren may try to climb on the product to retrieve an object. The product
could fall, causing physical damage or even death.
When you remove batteries from the remote, be careful that they are not
swallowed by children. Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
zIf swallowed, see a doctor immediately.
When replacing batteries, place the batteries in the correct +/- polarity
position as indicated on battery holder.
zIncorrect polarity may cause a battery to break or leak and could lead to
fire, injury, or contamination (damage).
Use only specified standard batteries. Do not use new and used batteries
together.
zThis may cause a battery to break or leak and could lead to fire, injury, or
contamination (damage).
The battery (and rechargeable battery) are not ordinary refuse and must be
returned for recycling purposes. The customer is responsible for returning
the used or rechargeable battery for recycling purposes as the consumer of
the battery.
zThe customer can return the used or rechargeable battery to a nearby

public recycling center or to a store selling the same type of the battery or
rechargeable battery.

Please make sure the following items are included with your monitor.
If any items are missing, contact your dealer.
Contact a local deale
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This stand is not for the Floor Standing Type.
Unpacking
Monitor
Manual
Quick Setup Guide Warranty Card
(Not available in all locations)
User's Guide, MDC software,
Natural Color software,
Ma
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icNet software
Cable
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SyncMaster 400Pn

D-Sub Cable Power Cord S
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Sold se
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Wall Mount KIT S
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DVI Cable LAN Cable
Others
Remote Control Batteries
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Front
1. MENU 6. PIP
2. Navigate button (Up-Down button) 7. Power button
3. Adjust button (Left-Right button)/
Volume button
8. Power indicator
4. ENTER 9. Remote Control Sensor
5. SOURCE
1. MENU
Use this button to open the on-screen menu and exit from the menu screen or close screen
adjustment menu.
2. Navigate buttons (Up-Down button)
Moves from one menu item to another vertically or adjusts selected menu values.
3. Adjust buttons (Left-Right button) / Volume buttons
Moves from one menu item to another horizontally or adjusts selected menu values.
Adjusts the audio volume.
4. ENTER
Activates a highlighted menu item.
5. SOURCE
Switches from PC mode to Video mode.
Changing the source is allowed only in external devices that are connected to the monitor
at the time.
To switch Screen modes:
[PC] [BNC] [DVI] [AV] [S-VIDEO] [Component] [MagicNet]
>>Click here to see an animation clip
6. PIP
Push the PIP button to turn PIP screen On/Off.
More than one PIP couldn't be overlapped on screen as BNC and the component use the
same terminal.
>>Click here to see an animation clip
• PC / DVI
: AV / S-Video / Component Mode
• BNC
: AV / S-Video Mode
• AV / S-Video
: PC / BNC / DVI Mode
• Component
: PC / DVI Mode
7. Power button
Use this button to turn the monitor on and off.
8. Power indicator
Power Indicator shows PowerSaver mode by green blinking.
9. Remote Control Sensor
Aim the remote control towards this spot on the Monitor.
See PowerSaver described in the manual for further information regarding power saving functions.
For energy conservation, turn your monitor OFF when it is not needed or when leaving it unattended

for long periods.
Rear
For detailed information concerning cable connections, refer to Connecting Cables under Setup.
The monitor's rear configuration may vary slightly depending on the monitor model.
1. POWER SW : Switch the monitor on and off.
2. POWER IN : Power cord, plug into monitor
and wall receptacle.
3. RS232C OUT/IN (RS232C Serial PORT): MDC(Multiple Display Control) Program Port
4. DVI IN(HDCP) (PC Video Connection Terminal)
: Using DVI Cable (DVI-D to DVI-D) - DVI mode (Digital PC)
5. PC IN(RGB) (PC Video Connection Terminal)
: Using D-Sub Cable (15 pin D-Sub) - PC mode (Analog PC)
6. PC/DVI/BNC AUDIO IN (PC/DVI/BNC Audio Connection Terminal (Input))

7. COMPONENT AUDIO IN [L-AUDIO-R](Component Audio Connection Terminal
(Input))
8. BNC/COMPONENT OUT (BNC/Component Connection Terminal (Output))
- BNC (Analog PC) Connection : connecting R, G, B, H, V port
- Component Connection : connecting PR, Y, PBport
9. BNC/COMPONENT IN (BNC/Component Connection Terminal (Input))
10. AV AUDIO IN [L-AUDIO-R](Monitor Audio Connection Terminal (Input))
11. AV OUT [VIDEO](VIDEO Connection Terminal) : AV mode (Output)
12. AV IN [VIDEO](VIDEO Connection Terminal) (Input)
13. AV OUT [S-VIDEO](S-Video Connection Terminal) : S-Video mode (Output)
14. AV IN [S-VIDEO](S-Video Connection Terminal) (Input)
15. EXT SPEAKER(8 Ω) (EXT Speaker Connection Terminal)
16. MONITOR OUT [L-AUDIO-R](Monitor Audio Connection Terminal (Output))
- MONITOR OUT is the terminal for sound output of PC, DVI or BNC.
The number of monitors that can be connected to loopout may be different
under the circumstance such as cable, signal source, etc.
With a cable which there is no degradation or signal source ten monitors can be
connected.

20. 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. )
For using a locking device, contact where
you purchase it.
See Connecting the Monitor for further information regarding cable connections.
Remote Control
The performance of the remote control may be affected by a TV or other electronic devices operated
near the monitor, causin
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malfunction due to interference with fre
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.
17. LAN (LAN Connection Terminal)
(MS Internet Explorer)
18. USB (USB Connection Terminal)
(Keyboard / Mouse, Mass Storage Device Compatible.)
19. DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (Digital Audio Connection Terminal)
A terminal that transmits a digital signal via light so as to provide high-quality sound.

1. ON / OFF
2. MAGICNET
3. MDC
4. LOCK
5. MagicNet buttons
6. +100
7. VOL
8. MUTE
9. AUTO
10. MENU
11. ENTER
12. PRE-CH
13. CH/PAGE
14. SOURCE
15. INFO
16. EXIT
17. Up-Down Left-Right buttons
18. P.MODE (M/B)
19. STILL
20. BBE
21. MTS
22. PIP
23. SOURCE
24. SIZE
25. SWAP
26.
27.
28.
29.
MagicNet Remote Control
1. ON / OFF
Use these buttons to turn the monitor on or off.
2. MAGICNET
MagicNet Quick Launch Button.
3. MDC
MDC Quick Launch Button.
4. LOCK
This button will activate or deactivate all function keys on both the remote control and the monitor
except for the Power and LOCK buttons.
5. MagicNet buttons
- Used for MagicNet.
zAlphanumeric: Used to enter the Internet address.
zDEL : Functions as the backspace.
zSYMBOL : Used to enter the symbols. (.O_-:/)
zENTER : Used to enter values.
6. +100
Press to select channels over 100.
For example, to select channel 121, press "+100", then press "2" and "1".

- This fuction does not work for this monitor.
7. VOL
Adjusts the audio volume.
>>Click here to see an animation clip
8. MUTE
Pauses (mutes) the audio output temporarily.
Displayed on the lower left corner of the screen.
The audio resumes if MUTE or - VOL + is pressed in the Mute mode.
9. AUTO
Adjusts the screen display automatically.
If you change resolution in the control panel, auto function will be executed.
10. MENU
Use this button to open the on-screen menu and exit from the menu screen or close screen
adjustment menu.
11. ENTER
Activate a highlighted menu item.
12. PRE-CH
This button is used to return to the immediately previous channel.
- This fuction does not work for this monitor.
13. CH/PAGE
Selects channels or page.
- This fuction does not work for this monitor.
14. SOURCE
Push this button to change video sources.
15. INFO
Current picture information displays on the upper left corner of the screen.
16. EXIT
Exits from the menu screen.
17. Up-Down Left-Right buttons
Moves from one menu item to another horizontally, vertically or adjusts selected menu values.
18. P.MODE (M/B)
When you press this button, current picture mode is displayed on the lower center of the screen.
AV / S-Video / Component : P.MODE
The Monitor has four automatic picture settings that are preset at the factory.
Then push button again to circle through available preconfigured modes.
( Dynamic Standard Movie Custom )
PC/DVI/BNC : M/B (MagicBright™)
MagicBright™ is a new feature providing the optimum viewing environment depending on the
contents of the image you are watching.
Then push button again to circle through available preconfigured modes.
(Entertain Internet Text Custom )
19. STILL
When you press this button, STILL is displayed on the lower center of the screen.
Press the button once to freeze the screen.
Press it again to unfreeze.
20. BBE
Recreates the natural sound and improves sound clarity through boosting high and low range
frequencies. As a result high sounds are clearer, brilliant and finely detailed while low sounds are
tight, well-defined and harmonically rich.

21. MTS
You can select the MTS (Multichannel Television Stereo) mode.
- This fuction does not work for this monitor.
Audio Type MTS/S_Mode Default
FM Stereo
Mono Mono Manual Change
Stereo Mono Stereo
SAP Mono SAP Mono
22. PIP
Every time you push the button, a PIP screen appears.
23. SOURCE
The PIP window's signal source changes.
24. SIZE
You can switch the Picture Size.
25. SWAP
Swapping the contents of the PIP and main image.
The image in the PIP window will appear on the main screen, and the main screen image will
appear in the PIP window.
26.
Rewind
27.
Stop
28.
Play/Pause
29.
Fast forward

Remote Control
PHOTO
zWhen the files are selected in the library list
Previous file
Stop slideshow / View the bottom menu bar
Slideshow
Next file
zWhen you see no menu in a zoomed-in picture
Move up to the top of the image
Move down to the bottom of the image
Move to the left of the image
Move to the right of the image
MUSIC
zWhen the files are selected in the library list
File view on the cursor position /
Play / Pause during playback
Stop playing
Play in 5 seconds
Play 5 seconds earlier
Move to the next page (when the cursor is placed at the
top, it will go back to the last file of the previous page)

Move to the previous page (when the cursor is placed at
the bottom, it will move to the first file of the next page)
Move to the next page (when the current page is the first,
it will move to the last page)
Move to the previous page (when the current page is the
last, it will move to the first page)
File view on the cursor position Play
MOVIE
zWhen the files are selected in the library list
Move to the top (when the cursor is placed at the top, it
will go back to the last file of the previous page)
Move to the bottom (when the cursor is placed at the
bottom, it will move to the first file of the next page)
Move to the next page (when the current page is the first,
it will move to the last page)
Move to the previous page (when the current page is the
last, it will move to the first page)
File view on the cursor position Play
zPlay
Play / Pause during playback
Stop playing
Play 5 seconds earlier
Play in 5 seconds
OFFICE
zWhen the files are selected in the library list
Move to the top (when the cursor is placed at the top, it
will go back to the last file of the previous page)
Move to the bottom (when the cursor is placed at the
bottom, it will move to the first file of the next page)
Move to the next page (when the current page is the first,
it will move to the last page)