Samsung SyncMaster 460DMn User manual

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LCD MONITOR
quick start guide
460DMn

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.
Unpacking
LCD Display
Manuals
Quick Setup Guide Warranty Card
(Not available in all loca-
tions)
User's Guide
MagicInfo Software CD,
MagicInfo Manual CD
Others

Others
Remote Control Batteries (AAA X 2)
(Not available in all loca-
tions)
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, push the button to adjust
volume.
ENTER button [ENTER]
Activates a highlighted menu item.
SOURCE button [SOURCE]
Switches from PC mode to Video mode. Changing the source is only al-
lowed for external devices that are connected to the LCD Display at the
time.
[HDMI] → [MagicInfo]
D.MENU
Opens the on-screen D.MENU.
Introduction

Note
• This is available when a TV tuner box is installed.
Note
• This function does not work for this LCD Display.
Power button [ ]
Use this button for turning the LCD Display on and off.
Brightness Sensor
The product's Brightness Sensor function automatically detects the sur-
rounding brightness using a brightness sensor and adjusts its brightness
accordingly.
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.
Speaker
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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POWER S/W ON [ │ ] / OFF [O]
Switches the LCD Display On/Off.
POWER IN
The power cord plugs into the LCD Display
and the wall plug.
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 ca-
ble.
Up to HDMI cable 1.0 can be supported.
LAN (LAN Connection Terminal)
USB(USB Connection Terminal)
Keyboard / Mouse, Mass Storage Device
Compatible.
AUDIO OUT
Headphone/External speaker output termi-
nal.
RS232C OUT/IN (RS232C Serial PORT)
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 button
+ VOL -
MUTE
TV/DTV
MENU
INFO
COLOR BUTTONS
TTX/MIX
STILL
AUTO
S.MODE
MDC
LOCK
SOURCE
ENTER/PRE-CH
CH/P
D.MENU
GUIDE
RETURN
Up-Down Left-Right buttons
EXIT
SRS
MagicInfo
P.MODE
DUAL/MTS
PIP
SWAP
1. POWER Turns the product On.
2. Off Turns the product Off.
3. Number Buttons Press to change the channel.
4. DEL button
The "-" button operates only for DTV. It is used to select
MMS (multi-channel) for a DTV.
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5. + VOL - Adjusts the audio volume.
6. MUTE Pauses (mutes) the audio output temporarily. This is dis-
played on the lower left corner of the screen. The audio
resumes if MUTE or - VOL + is pressed in the Mute mode.
7. TV/DTV Selects the TV and DTV mode directly.
8. MENU Opens the on-screen menu and exits from the menu or
closes the adjustment menu.
9. Activates a highlighted menu item.
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.
12. TTX/MIX TV channels provide written information services via tele-
text.
- Teletext Buttons
For more information > TTX / MIX
13.STILL Press the button once to freeze the screen. Press it again
to unfreeze.
14.AUTO Adjusts the screen display automatically in PC mode. By
changing the resolution in the control panel, auto function is
performed.
15. S.MODE When pressing this button, the current mode is displayed at
the bottom centre of the screen. The LCD Display has a
built-in high fidelity stereo amplifier. Then press the button
again to circle through available preconfigured modes.
( Standard → Music → Movie → Speech → Custom )
16.MDC MDC Quick Launch Button.
17.LOCK Activates or deactivates all function keys on both the remote
control and the LCD Display except for the Power and LOCK
buttons.
18. SOURCE Press the button to change the input signal SOURCE.
Changing the SOURCE is only allowed for external devices
that are connected to the monitor at the time.
19. ENTER/PRE-CH This button is used to return to the immediately previous
channel.
20. CH/P In TV mode, selects TV channels.
21.D.MENU DTV menu display
22.GUIDE Electronic Program Guide (EPG) display.
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23. RETURN Returns to the previous menu.
24. Up-Down Left-Right but-
tons
Moves from one menu item to another horizontally, vertically
or adjusts selected menu values.
25. EXIT Exits from the menu screen.
26. SRS Selects SRS TruSurround XT mode.
27.MagicInfo MagicInfo Quick Launch Button.
28. P.MODE When you press this button, current picture mode is dis-
played on the lower center of the screen.
AV / HDMI / TV : P.MODE
The LCD Display 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 / MagicInfo: M/B (MagicBright)
MagicBright is a feature providing the optimum viewing en-
vironment depending on the contents of the image you are
watching. Then push button again to circle through available
preconfigured modes. (Entertain → Internet → Text → Cus-
tom )
29. DUAL/MTS
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.
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
30. PIP Every time you press the button, a PIP screen appears.
- This fuction does not work for this LCD Display.
31.
SWAP Swaps 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.
- This fuction does not work for this LCD Display.
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Troubleshooting
Self-Test Feature Check
Note
Check the following items yourself before calling for assistance. Contact a Service Center for
problems that you cannot solve by yourself.
Maintenance and Cleaning
1) Maintaining the LCD Display Case.
Clean with a soft cloth after disconnecting the power cord.
• Do not use benzene, thinner or other flammable sub-
stances, or a wet cloth.
• We recommend that a SAMSUNG cleansing agent
is used to prevent damage to the screen.
2) Maintaining the Flat Panel Display Screen.
Clean with a soft cloth (cotton flannel) smoothly.
• Never use acetone, benzene or thinner.
(They may cause flaws or deformation of the screen
surface.)
• The user will be required to pay costs and related
expenses for repairing damages caused.
Check List
Note
•The following table lists possible problems and their solutions. Before calling for assis-
tance, check the information in this section to see if you can remedy any problems for
yourself. If you do need assistance, please call the phone number on the Information
section or contact your dealer.
• For more network-related information, refer to the MagicInfo Troubleshooting section.
Problems related to the Screen
Note
Problems related to the LCD Display screen and their solutions are listed.
Q: The screen is blank and the power indicator is off.
A: Ensure that the power cord is firmly connected and the LCD Display is on.
Q: The image is not clear; picture is blurred.
A: Run Frequency Coarse and Fine tuning.
A: Set the resolution and frequency to the recommended ranges.
Q: The image is too light or too dark.

A: Adjusts the brightness and contrast.
(Refer to the Brightness, Contrast)
Q: The screen color is inconsistent.
A: Adjust color using Custom under OSD Color Adjustment menu.
Q: The color image is distorted by dark shadows.
A: Adjust color using Custom under OSD Color Adjustment menu.
Q: The color white is poor.
A: Adjust color using Custom under OSD Color Adjustment menu.
Q: The power Indicator blinks green.
A: The LCD Display is currently saving the changes made to the settings to the OSD
memory.
Q: The screen is blank and the power indicator light is steady green or blinks every 0.5 or
1 seconds.
A: Press a key on the keyboard.
Q: The screen is blank and it is blinking.
A: If you see the "TEST GOOD" message on the screen when you pressing the MENU
button, check the cable connection between the LCD Display and the computer to en-
sure that the connector is properly connected.
Problems related to Audio
Note
Problems related to audio signals and their solutions are listed below.
Q: No sound.
A: Ensure that the audio cable is firmly connected to both the audio-in port on your LCD
Display and the audio-out port on your sound card.
A: Check the volume level.
Q: The sound level is too low.
A: Check the volume level.
A: If the volume is still too low after turning the control to its maximum, check the volume
control on the computer sound card or software program.
Q: The sound is too high or too low.
A: Adjusts the Treble and Bass to the appropriate levels.
Problems related to the Remote Control
Note
Problems related to the remote control and their solutions are listed.
Q: The remote control buttons do not respond.
Troubleshooting

A: Check the polarities (+/-) of the batteries.
A: Check if the batteries are empty.
A: Check if the power is on.
A: Check if the power cord is securely connected.
A: Check if a special fluorescent or neon lamp is on in the vicinity.
Problems related to MagicInfo
Note
Making a Bootable USB Flash Disk.
Q: Making a Bootable USB Flash Disk
A: 1) You can turn a common 512-MB or bigger USB storage media into a bootable disk
using a USB bootable disk creation tool. (For example, the HP USB Disk Storage For-
mat Tool)
A: 2) Copies the OS ghost image and executables to your USB disk.
A: 3) Enter the BIOS menu of your set by pressing the F2 key in the BIOS logo screen.
Then, enable the USB Boot First option by selecting that option and pressing the Enter
key in the Boot menu.
A: 4) Switch your set on while your USB disk is connected and boot up in DOS mode.
A: 5) Run C:\ghost.exe and choose Local → Partition → From Image from the menu.
Choose the ghost image to update your USB disk with and choose the target disk.
A: 6) When the ghost image update finishes, the set will be rebooted automatically.
Q & A
Q: How can I change the frequency?
A: The frequency can be changed by reconfiguring the video card.
Note
That video card support can vary, depending on the version of the driver used. (Refer
to the computer or the video card manual for details.)
Q: How can I clean the outer case/LCD Panel?
A: Disconnect the power cord and then clean the LCD Display with a soft cloth, using either
a cleaning solution or plain water.
Do not leave any detergent or scratches on the case. Do not let any water enter the
LCD Display.
Q: How can I play the video?
A: The video supports the MPEG1 and WMV codecs only. Install the corresponding codec
to play the video. Note that some of the codecs can be incompatible.
Troubleshooting

Note
Before calling for assistance, check the information in this section to see if you can remedy
any problems yourself. If you do need assistance, please call the phone number on the In-
formation section or contact your dealer.
Troubleshooting