Samsung SyncMaster 400TS-3 User manual

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LCD DISPLAY
quick start guide
400TS-3, 460TS-3

Introduction
Package Contents
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.
• 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
(Not available in all loca-
tions)
User's Guide
Cables
Power Cord D-Sub Cable USB Cable
Others
Remote Control
(BP59-00138B)
Batteries (AAA X 2)
(Not available in all loca-
tions)
Sold separately
Semi Stand KIT LAN Cable
RGB to BNC Cable RGB to COMPONENT Ca-
ble
Network Box
Introduction

Sold separately
Wall Mount KIT TV Tuner box RS232C Cable
Note
•Accessories that can be purchased with the product vary by country.
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.
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] →
[DisplayPort] → [MagicInfo] →[TV]
Note
• The [RGB/COMPONENT IN] port is compatible with RGB (PC) and Com-
ponent signals.
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However, the picture may display abnormally if the connected external input
signal is different from the selected video signal.
•MagicInfo can only be enabled when a network box is connected.
•A TV tuner box (sold separately) must be connected to use the TV.
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.
Brightness Sensor
Automatically detects the surrounding brightness.
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 configuration
at the back may vary slightly depending on the model.
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POWER S/W ON [
│ ] / OFF
Switches the LCD Display On/Off.
POWER
The power cord plugs into the LCD Display and
the wall outlet.
TOUCH SCREEN USB HUB
Connects to a network box (sold separately) or PC
in order to use the touchscreen.
To use the touchscreen, install the touchscreen
driver.
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
terminal of your computer's so und card using a
stereo cable (sold separately).
DP IN
Receives a signal from the Display port.
Introduction

Connect a DP cable to [DP IN] on the product and
DP IN on another display.
AV/COMPONENT AUDIO IN [L-AUDIO-R]
Connect the [AV/COMPONENT AUDIO IN [L-
AUDIO-R]] port on the monitor to the audio
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 speaker.
DC OUT
Make sure to use connecting [DC OUT] terminal
to the authorized TV-Tuner Box[SBB_DTC/
ZA].
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.
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.
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Note
To use MagicInfo, the network box specified
separately by Samsung must be installed inside
the product and the MagicInfo output of the net-
work box must be connected to the [HDMI IN 2
(MAGICINFO)] terminal.
For more information on how to purchase and in-
stall a network box, contact Samsung Electronics.
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.
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.
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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 ( ).
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.
Connecting a Network Box (sold separately)
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 an HDMI cable.
LAN (LAN Connection Terminal)
Connects to a LAN cable to allow Internet or net-
work access in MagicInfo mode.
Connecting a Network Box (sold separately)
USB (USB Connection Terminal)
Keyboard / Mouse, Mass Storage Device Com-
patible.
AUDIO OUT
Connect a headphone or an External speaker.
RS232C (RS232C Serial PORT)
Serial port
Introduction

Connecting a Network Box (sold separately)
POWER
Connect the [POWER] terminal of the product
and the [POWER] terminal of the monitor using
a power extension cable.
POWER
Connects to a mains socket via the power cord.
POWER S/W ON [ I ] / OFF
Turns the network box on or off.
Note
•See the "Connections" section for details about cable connections.
• 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.
POWER
OFF
Number Buttons
DEL / GUIDE button
+ VOL -
SOURCE
D.MENU
TOOLS
Up-Down Left-Right buttons
INFO
The Color button and the PC/DVI/HDMI/DP
selection button.
TTX/MIX
MTS/DUAL
ENTER/PRE-CH
MUTE
CH/P
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TV
MENU
RETURN
EXIT
MagicInfo
POWER Turns the product On/Off.
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.
DEL / 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.
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
Moves from one menu item to another horizontally, vertically or
adjusts selected menu values.
INFO Current picture information is displayed on the upper left corner
of the screen.
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The Color button and the
PC/DVI/HDMI/DP selection
button.
In TV mode, these buttons can be used to configure a list of chan-
nels.
You can select the PC, DVI, HDMI or DP(DisplayPort) external
input directly in a mode other than TV mode.
TTX/MIX TV channels provide written information services via teletext.
- Teletext Buttons
Note
This function does not work for this LCD Display.
MTS/DUAL 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.
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 displayed 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.
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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
Enabled when a Network box is connected.
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Connections
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.
Connecting a Computer
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/COMPONENT IN] 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 IN] port on the back of your LCD Display
and the DVI port on the computer.
Using the HDMI (Digital) connector on the video card.
• Connect the [HDMI IN 1] / [HDMI IN 2] port on the LCD Display to the
HDMI port on the PC using the HDMI cable.

Note
Select HDMI2 or HDMI1 as an input source when connected to the PC via an
HDMI cable.
To obtain normal picture and audio from the PC, HDMI2 or HDMI1 must be
selected before PC is selected in Edit Name.
To enable audio when DVI Device is selected, be sure to establish the connection
using step ( ).
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
Contact a local SAMSUNG Electronics Service Center to buy optional items.
Connecting to a PC to Use the TOUCH SCREEN
To use the touch screen function, connect both the D-Sub (or HDMI or HDMI - DVI) cable and USB
cable, install the touch screen driver and set the touch screen monitor as "default monitor."
Connect the product to a PC depending on the video output supported by the PC.
• When the graphics card provides D-Sub (Analog) output
• Connect the [RGB/COMPONENT IN] port of the product to the D-Sub port of your PC with
a D-Sub cable.
• Connect the [TOUCH SCREEN USB HUB] port of the product to the USB port on your PC
using the USB cable.
Connections

• When the graphics card supports DVI (digital) output (via a DVI cable)
•Connect the [DVI IN] port of the product to the DV] port on your PC using the DVI cable.
• Connect the [TOUCH SCREEN USB HUB] port of the product to the USB port on your PC
using the USB cable.
• When the graphics card provides HDMI output
• Connect the [HDMI IN 1] / [HDMI IN 2] port of the product to the HDMI port on your PC
using the HDMI cable.
• Connect the [TOUCH SCREEN USB HUB] port of the product to the USB port on your PC
using the USB cable.
Connections

• When the graphics card supports DVI (digital) output (via an HDMI-DVI cable)
• Connect the [HDMI IN 1] / [HDMI IN 2] port of the product to the DVI port on your PC using
the HDMI to DVI cable.
• Connect the [TOUCH SCREEN USB HUB] port of the product to the USB port on your PC
using the USB cable.
Note
•The multi-touch function is not compatible with Windows Vista 64 bit or Windows 7.
• With innovative, highly sensitive touchscreen technology, you don't need to use much force when
touching the screen.
• Touching the screen with a rough stick or metal object can scratch it. Ensure you use a dedicated
stylus.
• Any foreign substance, such as dust or moisture, on the screen can cause a touchscreen malfunction.
Please wipe the screen and the screen's frame with a soft cloth as often as possible.
Connections

• In order to prevent breakage, avoid applying excessive force to the screen.
•Connect or remove a USB device following the safe installation and removal instructions recom-
mended by Microsoft. If there is any problem with the touch screen function or sound output after
a USB device is connected, reconnect the USB cable or change the connection port.
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
1. Connect an audio cable to [AV/COMPONENT AUDIO IN [L-AUDIO-R]] on the
product and the audio port on an external device such as a VCR or DVD player.
2. Connect a video cable to [AV IN] on the product and the video output port on the
external device.
3. Then, start the DVD, VCR or Camcorders with a DVD disc or tape inserted.
4. Press SOURCE on the product or remote control and select AV.
Connections

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 video cable between the VIDEO OUTPUT
jack on the camcorder and the [AV IN] on the LCD Display .
2. Connect a set of audio cables between the AUDIO OUTPUT jacks on the cam-
corder and the [AV /COMPONENT AUDIO IN [L-AUDIO-R]] on the LCD
Display .
3. Press SOURCE on the product or remote control and select "AV".
4. Then, start the Camcorders 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
Connections

1. Connect an HDMI cable to [HDMI IN 2 (MAGICINFO)] or [HDMI IN 1] on the
product and the HDMI output port on a digital device.
2. Press SOURCE on the product or remote control and select "HDMI1 / HDMI2"
Note
In HDMI mode, only PCM format audio is supported.
Connecting Using a DVI to HDMI Cable
Connect a DVI-HDMI cable to [HDMI IN 2 (MAGICINFO)] or [HDMI IN 1] and
the DVI output port on the digital device.
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 op-
posite jack to the [RGB/DVI/DP/HDMI AUDIO IN] terminal of the LCD Display.
3. Press SOURCE on the product or remote control and select "HDMI1 / HDMI2"
Connecting a DVD Player
Connections