Samsung SyncMaster 460DR-2 User manual

LCD Display
User Manual
The color and the appearance may differ depending on the
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without prior notice to improve the performance.
SyncMaster 460DR-2

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 under-
stand at all times
Do not disassemble Disconnect the plug from the
outlet
Do not touch Ground to prevent an electric
shock
An administration fee may be charged if either
• (a) an engineer is called out at your request and there is no defect in the product
(i.e. where you have failed to read this user manual).
• (b) you bring the unit to a repair centre and there is no defect in the product
(i.e. where you have failed to read this user manual).
The amount of such administration charge will be advised to you before any work or
home visit is carried out.
Cleaning the Monitor
Cleaning
The panel and exterior of the cutting-edge monitor scratch easily and require careful attention. Clean
the monitor according to the following steps.
• Power off the monitor and PC.
• Disconnect the power cable from the monitor.
Note
To avoid electric shock, be sure you disconnect the cable by gripping the
plug and do not touch the cable with wet hands.

• Wipe the monitor using a soft, slightly damp cloth that has been
squeezed .
Do not use a cleaning agent that contains alcohol or
solvents, or that is surface active.
Otherwise, the exterior may discolor or crack or the
panel coating may come off.
Do not spray water or cleaning agent directly onto the
monitor.
Otherwise, the liquid may sink into the monitor and
cause a fire, electric shock, or failure.
• Clean the exterior of the monitor using a soft cloth dampened with a
small amount of water.
• Connect the power cable to the monitor after you have finished clean-
ing.
• Power on the monitor and PC.
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 plug-
ging 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.
Ensure that the power plug is plugged into the power outlet firmly and
correctly.
• Otherwise, this may result in fire.
Safety Instructions

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 outlet.
• 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 op-
erable.
• 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.
Connect the power plug to a wall outlet that can be easily reached.
• When a problem occurs with the product, you must unplug the power
plug to cut the power off completely. You cannot cut the power off
completely using only the power button on the product.
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 dam-
age 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

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 tem-
perature.
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 carrying it.
Edible oil, such as soybean oil, can damage or deform the product. Do
not install the product in a kitchen or near a kitchen counter.
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.
Safety Instructions

If there is a strange smell or a strange sound or smoke is coming from
the product, disconnect the power plug immediately 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.
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 tem-
perature.
Do not place any containers containing water, vases, flowerpots, med-
icines as well as any metal on the product.
• If water or a foreign material enters the product, disconnect 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 output 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.
Safety Instructions

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.
When using headphones or earphones, do not turn the volume 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 monitor 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 disconnect the power
plug, antenna cable, and all the cables connected 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, disconnect 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.
Safety Instructions

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.
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 in-
jury 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 customer 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 impact 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.
Safety Instructions

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 be-
come 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 children to
reach.
• Otherwise, it may fall and result in personal injury.
• 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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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.
• This image is for reference only.
Unpacking

LCD Display
Manuals
Quick Setup Guide Warranty Card
(Not available in all loca-
tions)
User Manual
Cables
Power Cord
Others
Remote Control
(BP59-00138B)
Batteries (AAA X 2)
(Not available in all loca-
tions)
Sold separately
Wall Mount KIT RCA-Stereo Cable HDMI-DVI Cable
D-Sub Cable RGB to Component Cable DP Cable
HDMI Cable Stereo Cable AV Cable
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Sold separately
DVI Cable RS232C Cable RCA Cable
Note
Accessories that can be purchased with the product vary by country.
Your LCD Display
Control Panel
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] → [Dis-
playPort]
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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 (Optional)
Automatically detects the surrounding brightness it accordingly.
Note
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 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.
POWER S/W ON [ I ] / OFF
Switches the LCD Display On/Off.
POWER
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The power cord plugs into the LCD Display and
the wall outlet.
RGB/COMPONENT IN (PC/COMPONENT
Connection Terminal (Input))
•Connect the [RGB/COMPONENT IN] port on
the monitor to the RGB port on the PC using
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 COMPO-
NENT cable.
• Connect the [RGB/COMPONENT IN] port on
the monitor to the BNC port on the PC using
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/HDMI AUDIO IN (PC/DVI/
HDMI Audio Connection Terminal (Input))
Connect the [RGB/DVI/HDMI AUDIO IN]
terminal of the monitor and the speaker output
terminal of your computer's sound card using a
stereo cable (sold separately).
DP IN
Receives a signal from the Displayport.
Connect a DP cable to [DP IN] on the product and
DP IN on another display.
AV/COMPONENT AUDIO IN [R-AUDIO-
L]
Connect the [AV/COMPONENT AUDIO IN [R-
AUDIO-L]] port on the monitor to the audio out-
put 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
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Connect a headphone or an External speaker.
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.) can be connected to the
[HDMI IN 1] terminal.
HDMI IN 2 (MAGICINFO)
•Connect the [HDMI IN 2 (MAGICINFO)] ter-
minal 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
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.
RJ45 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
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MDC, the MDC program must be installed on the
PC.
Note
Go to Multi Control and select RS232C MDC
as the MDC Connection.
Note
See the "Connections" section for details about 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.
POWER
OFF
Number Buttons
/ 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
TV
MENU
RETURN
EXIT
MagicInfo
POWER Turns the product On.
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OFF Turns the product Off.
Number Buttons Used to enter the password during the OSD adjustment or to use
MagicInfo.
/ GUIDE button Not available
+ VOL - Adjusts the audio volume.
SOURCE Selects a connected external input source or MagicInfo mode.
D.MENU Not available
TOOLS Not available
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.
The Color button and the
PC/DVI/HDMI/DP selection
button
You can select the PC, DVI, HDMI or DP(DisplayPort) external
input directly.
TTX/MIX Not available
MTS/DUAL Not available
ENTER/PRE-CH Not available
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 Not available
TV Not available
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
This button is disabled for products that do not support MagicIn-
fo.
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Dimensions
Dimensions
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Installing a Wall Mount
Preparing before installing Wall-Mount
To install a wall-mount from another manufacturer,
use the Holder-Ring.
Installing the Wall Mount Kit
The wall mount kit (sold separately) allows you to mount the product on the wall.
For detailed information on installing the wall mount, see the instructions provided with the wall mount.
We recommend you contact a technician for assistance when installing the wall mount bracket. Sam-
sung Electronics is not responsible for any damage to the product or injury to yourself or others if you
elect to install the wall mount on your own.
Wall Mount Kit Specifications (VESA)
Note
Install your wall mount on a solid wall perpendicular to the floor. Before attaching the wall mount to
surfaces other than plaster board, please contact your nearest dealer for additional information. If you
install the product on a ceiling or slanted wall, it may fall and result in severe personal injury.
Note
•Standard dimensions for wall mount kits are shown in
the table below.
• Samsung wall mount kits contain a detailed installa-
tion manual and all parts necessary for assembly are
provided.
• Do not use screws that do not comply with the VESA
standard screw specifications.
• Do not use screws that are longer than the standard
length or do not comply with the VESA standard
screw specifications. Screws that are too long may
cause damage to the inside of the product.
• For wall mounts that do not comply with the VESA
standard screw specifications, the length of the screws
may differ depending on the wall mount specifica-
tions.
• Do not fasten the screws too firmly. This may damage
the product or cause the product to fall, leading to
personal injury. Samsung is not liable for these kinds
of accidents.
• Samsung is not liable for product damage or personal
injury when a non-VESA or non-specified wall mount
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is used or the consumer fails to follow the product
installation instructions.
• Do not mount the product at more than a 15 degree
tilt.
• Always have two people mount the product on a wall.
Model Name VESA screw hole specs (A *
B) in millimeters Standard Screw Quantity
460DR-2 400 x 400 M8 4
Warning / Caution
Do not install your Wall Mount Kit while your product is turned on. It may result in personal injury
due to electric shock.
Remote Control (RS232C)
Cable connections
interface RS232C(9 pin)
pin TxD(No.2) RxD(No.3) GND(No.5)
Bits rate 9600 bps
Data Bits 8 bit
Parity None
Stop Bits 1 bit
Flow control None
Maximum length 15 m (only shielded type)
• Pin assignment
Pin Signal
1 Data Carrier Detect
2 Received Data
3 Transmitted Data
4 Data Terminal Ready
5 Signal Ground
6 Data Set Ready
7 Request to Send
8 Clear to Send
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