Samsung SyncMaster 460DR User manual

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LCD MONITOR
quick start guide
460DRn 460DR

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.
Note
This stand is not for the Floor Standing Type.
Unpacking
LCD Display
Manuals
Quick Setup Guide Warranty Card
(Not available in all loca-
tions)
User's Guide
Cables
D-Sub Cable Power Cord
Others

Others
Remote Control Batteries (AAA X 2)
(Not available in all loca-
tions)
BNC to RCA Adaptor Jack
Sold separately
DVI Cable Wall Mount KIT Semi Stand KIT
Calibrater
BNC Cable LAN Cable
(Applicable to the DRn mod-
el only)
For more information on the
use of the calibrater, see Nat-
ural Color Expert Help.
Your LCD Display
Front
MENU button [MENU]
Openstheon-screenmenu andexits fromthe menu.Also useto exitthe OSDmenu
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, push the button to adjust volume.
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ENTER button [ENTER]
Activates a highlighted menu item.
SOURCE button [SOURCE]
Switches from PC mode to Video mode. Changing the source is only allowed for
external devices that are connected to the LCD Display at the time.
[PC] →[BNC] →[DVI] →[AV] →[S-Video] →[Component] →[HDMI]
→[MagicInfo]
>> Click here to see an animation clip
Note
• The MagicInfo menu is available DRn model.
PIP
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.
>> Click here to see an animation clip
•PC
AV / S-Video / Component / HDMI Mode
•BNC
AV / S-Video / HDMI Mode
•DVI
AV / S-Video / Component Mode
•AV / S-Video
PC / BNC / DVI Mode
•Component
PC / DVI Mode
•HDMI
PC / BNC Mode
Power button [ ]
Use this button for turning the LCD Display on and off.
Brightness Sensor
The product's Brightness Sensor function automatically detects the surrounding
brightness using a brightness sensor and adjusts its brightness accordingly.
Power indicator
Shows PowerSaver mode by blinking green
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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.
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.
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REMOTE OUT/IN
Youcanuseawiredremotecontrolbyconnecting
it to your LCD Display.
RS232C OUT/IN (RS232C Serial PORT)
MDC(Multiple Display Control) Program Port
DVI / PC / HDMI IN [PC/DVI/BNC AUDIO
IN](PC/DVI/BNC/HDMI AudioConnection Ter-
minal (Input))
DVI / PC / HDMI IN [HDMI]
Connect the HDMI terminal at the back of your
LCD Display to the HDMI terminal of your dig-
ital output device using a HDMI cable.
DVI / PC / HDMI IN [RGB](PC Video Con-
nection Terminal)
Using a D-Sub Cable (15 pin D-Sub) - PC mode
(Analog PC)
DVI / PC / HDMI IN [DVI(HDCP)] (PC
Video Connection Terminal)
Using a DVI Cable (DVI-D to DVI-D) - DVI
mode (Digital PC)
COMPONENT AUDIO IN [L-AUDIO-R]
(ComponentAudioConnection Terminal (Input))
BNC/COMPONENT OUT [R/PR, G/Y, B/
PB, H, V] (BNC/Component Connection Termi-
nal (Output))
BNC (Analog PC) Connection: connecting the R,
G, B, H, V ports
Component Connection: connecting the PR, Y,
PB ports
BNC/COMPONENT IN [R/PR, G/Y, B/PB,
H, V](BNC/Component Connection Terminal
(Input))
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AV AUDIO IN [L-AUDIO-R] (LCD Display
Audio Connection Terminal (Input))
AV OUT [VIDEO](VIDEO Connection Ter-
minal)
AV mode (Output)
AV IN [VIDEO](VIDEO Connection Termi-
nal) (Input)
AV OUT [S-VIDEO] (S-VIDEO Connection
Terminal)
S-VIDEO mode (Output)
AV IN [S-VIDEO](S-VIDEO Connection
Terminal) (Input)
EXT SPEAKER (8 Ω)[- - L - +, - - R - +]
(EXT Speaker Connection Terminal)
AUDIO OUT [L-AUDIO-R] (LCD Display
Audio Connection Terminal (Output))AUDIO
OUT is the terminal for sound output of PC, DVI
or BNC.
LAN (LAN Connection Terminal)
(Applicable to the DRn model only)
USB(USB Connection Terminal)
Keyboard / Mouse, Mass Storage Device Com-
patible.
(Applicable to the DRn model only)
Note
The number of LCD Displays that can be con-
nected to loopout may differ depending on the
cables, signal source etc. With cables where there
is no degradation or signal source, up to ten LCD
Displays can be connected.
Note
See Connecting Cables for further information regarding cable connections.
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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.
ON / OFF
MagicInfo
MDC
LOCK
MagicInfo buttons
+100 DEL
VOL
MUTE
TTX/MIX
MENU
ENTER
P.MODE
AUTO
ENTER/PRE-CH
CH/P
SOURCE
INFO
EXIT
Up-Down Left-Right buttons
S.MODE
STILL
FM RADIO
P.SIZE
SRS
DUAL/MTS
PIP
SOURCE
SWAP
SIZE
REW
STOP
PLAY/PAUSE
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FF
1. ON / OFF Turns the LCD Display On/Off.
2. MagicInfo MagicInfo Quick Launch Button.
(Applicable to the DRn model only)
3. MDC MDC Quick Launch Button.
4. LOCK Activates or deactivates all function keys on both the remote con-
troland theLCD Displayexcept forthe Powerand LOCKbuttons.
5. MagicInfo buttons MagicInfo Quick Launch Button.
(Applicable to the DRn model only)
• Alphanumeric: Used to enter the Internet address.
• DEL: Functions as the backspace.
• SYMBOL: Used to enter the symbols. (.O_-)
• ENTER: Used to enter values.
6. +100 DEL 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 LCD Display.
7. VOL Adjusts the audio volume.
8. MUTE Pauses (mutes) the audio output temporarily. This is displayed on
the lower left corner of the screen. The audio resumes if MUTE
or - VOL + is pressed in the Mute mode.
9. TTX/MIX TV channels provide text information services via teletext.
- This fuction does not work for this LCD Display.
10. MENU Opens the on-screen menu and exits from the menu screen or
closes the screen adjustment menu.
11. ENTER Activates a highlighted menu item.
12. P.MODE When you press this button, current picture mode is displayed on
the lower center of the screen.
AV / S-Video / Component : P.MODE
The LCD Display has four automatic picture settings that are pre-
set at the factory. Then push button again to circle through avail-
able 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
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watching. Then push button again to circle through available pre-
configured modes. (Entertain →Internet →Text →Custom )
13. AUTO AdjuststhescreendisplayautomaticallyinPCmode.Bychanging
the resolution in the control panel, auto function is performed.
14. ENTER/PRE-CH Returns to the immediately previous channel.
- This fuction does not work for this LCD Display.
15. CH/P In TV mode, selects TV channels.
- This fuction does not work for this LCD Display.
16. SOURCE Changes the video source.
17. INFO The current picture information is displayed in the top left corner
of the screen.
18. EXIT Exits from the menu screen.
19. Up-Down Left-Right but-
tons Moves from one menu item to another horizontally, vertically or adjusts selected menu values.
20. 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 )
21. STILL Press the button once to freeze the screen. Press it again to un-
freeze.
22. FM RADIO Turns the FM Radio on/off. In PC/DVI mode, sets the SOUND
to FM Radio. In general Video mode, selects FM Radio, and turns
off the screen. In areas where the signal is weak, noise may occur
during FM radio broadcasts.
- This fuction does not work for this LCD Display.
23. P.SIZE Press to change the screen size.
24. SRS SRS
25. DUAL/MTS DUAL-
STEREO/MONO, DUAL l / DUAL ll and MONO/NICAM
MONO/NICAM STEREO can be operated depending on the
broadcastingtypebyusingtheDUALbuttonontheremotecontrol
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
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- This fuction does not work for this LCD Display.
26. PIP Every time you press the button, a PIP screen appears.
27. SOURCE Changes the source of the PIP window signal.
28. 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.
29. SIZE Switches the PIP Picture Size.
30. REW Rewind
31. STOP Stop
32. PLAY / PAUSE Play/Pause
33. FF Fast forward
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Connections
Connecting a Computer
Using a Power cord with Earth
•In the event of failure, the earth lead may cause electric shock. Make sure to
wire the earth lead in correctly, before connecting the AC power. When un-
wiring the earth lead, make sure to disconnect the AC power in advance.
Note
AVinputdevicessuchasDVDplayers,VCRsorcamcordersaswellasyourcomputercanbeconnected
to the LCD Display. For detailed information on connecting AV input devices, refer to the User Con-
trols under Adjusting Your LCD Display.
Connect the power cord for your LCD Display to the power port on the back of
the LCD Display. Trun on the power switch.
There are 3 ways to connect the D-sub to your LCD Display. Choose one of the
following:
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(HDCP) port on the back of your LCD
Display and the DVI port on the computer.

Using the BNC (Analog) connector on the video card.
•Connect the BNC Cable to the BNC/COMPONENT IN - R, G, B, H, V ports
on the back of your LCD Display and the 15 pin D-sub Port on the computer.
Connect the audio cable for your LCD Display to the audio port on the back of
your computer.
Note
• Turn on both your computer and the LCD Display.
• The DVI cable or BNC cable is optional.
• Contact a local SAMSUNG Electronics Service Center to buy optional items.
Connecting to Other devices
Using a Power cord with Earth
•In the event of failure, the earth lead may cause electric shock. Make sure to
wire the earth lead in correctly, before connecting the AC power. When un-
wiring the earth lead, make sure to disconnect the AC power in advance.
Note
AVinputdevicessuchasDVDplayers,VCRsorcamcordersaswellasyourcomputercanbeconnected
to the LCD Display. For detailed information on connecting AV input devices, refer to the User Con-
trols under Adjusting Your LCD Display.
Connections

Connecting a VCR
AV input devices such as VCRs or Camcorders are connected via the AV IN
[VIDEO] or AV IN [S-VIDEO] of the LCD Display using an S-VHS or BNC
cable.
Connect the Audio (L) and Audio (R) terminals of a VCR or Camcorders to the
LCD Display 's AV AUDIO IN [L-AUDIO-R] using audio cables.
Note
• Select AV or S-Video for a connected VCR or Camcorder using the SOURCE button on the front
of the LCD Display or on the remote control.
• Then, start the VCR or Camcorders with a tape inserted.
• The S-VHS or BNC cable is optional.
Connecting a DVD Player
Connecta setofaudiocablesbetweentheCOMPONENTAUDIOIN [L-AUDIO-
R] on the LCD Display and the AUDIO OUT jacks on the DVD player.
Connect a Component cable between the BNC/COMPONENT IN - PR, Y, PB
port on the LCD Display and the PR, Y, PB jacks on the DVD player.
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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 a Camcorder
Locate the A/V 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 AUDIO IN [L-AUDIO-R] on the
LCD Display.
Connect a video cable between the VIDEO OUTPUT jack on the camcorder and
the AV IN [VIDEO] on the LCD Display.
Note
•SelectAVfortheCamcorderconnectionusingtheSOURCEbuttononthefrontoftheLCDDisplay
or on the remote control.
• Then, start the Camcorders with a tape inserted.
• 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.
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Connecting a DTV Set Top Box
Connect a Component cable between the BNC / COMPONENT IN - PR, Y, PB
port on the LCD Display and the PR, Y, PB jacks on the Set Top Box.
Connecta setofaudiocablesbetweentheCOMPONENTAUDIOIN [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 to an Audio System
Note
Connect a set of audio cables between the AUX L, R jacks on the AUDIO SYSTEM and the AUDIO
OUT [L-AUDIO-R] on LCD Display.
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Connecting to a Wired Remote Control
Note
•You can control your LCD Display by allowing it to receive the remote control signals of other
devices through the REMOTE OUT terminal.
•Youcan controladevicebyallowingittoreceive remotecontrolsignalsfromother devicesthrough
the REMOTE IN terminal.
• Restrictions: Available only if other devices support the wired remote control I/O terminals.
Connecting Using a HDMI Cable
Note
•Input devices such as digital DVD are connected to the HDMI IN terminal of the LCD Display
using the HDMI cable.
• You cannot connect a PC to the HDMI IN terminal.
Connecting Using a DVI to HDMI Cable
Connections

Note
•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.
•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 HDMI / PC /
DVI-D AUDIO IN terminal of the LCD Display.
Connecting a LAN Cable
Using a Power cord with Earth
•In the event of failure, the earth lead may cause electric shock. Make sure to
wire the earth lead in correctly, before connecting the AC power. When un-
wiring the earth lead, make sure to disconnect the AC power in advance.
Note
AVinputdevicessuchasDVDplayers,VCRsorcamcordersaswellasyourcomputercanbeconnected
to the LCD Display. For detailed information on connecting AV input devices, refer to the User Con-
trols under Adjusting Your LCD Display.
Note
(Applicable to the DRn model only)
Note
Connect the LAN cable.
Connecting a USB device
Using a Power cord with Earth
•In the event of failure, the earth lead may cause electric shock. Make sure to
wire the earth lead in correctly, before connecting the AC power. When un-
wiring the earth lead, make sure to disconnect the AC power in advance.
Note
AVinputdevicessuchasDVDplayers,VCRsorcamcordersaswellasyourcomputercanbeconnected
to the LCD Display. For detailed information on connecting AV input devices, refer to the User Con-
trols under Adjusting Your LCD Display.
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Note
(Applicable to the DRn model only)
Note
You can connect USB devices such as a mouse or keyboard.
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Troubleshooting
Self-Test Feature Check
Note
Checkthefollowingitemsyourself beforecalling forassistance.ContactaService Centerfor problems
that you cannot solve by yourself.
Self-Test Feature Check
1. Turn off both your computer and the LCD Display.
2. Unplug the video cable from the back of the computer.
3. Turn on the LCD Display.
The figure shown below ("Check Signal Cable") appears on a black background when the LCD
Displayis workingnormallyeventhoughno videosignalisdetected:Whileinthe Self-Testmode,
the LED power indicator remains green and the figure moves around on the screen.
4. Turn off your LCD Display and reconnect the video cable; then turn on both your computer and
the LCD Display
If your LCD Display screen remains blank after using the previous procedure, check your video con-
troller and computer system; your LCD Display is functioning properly.
Warning Messages
You can even view the screen at a resolution of 1360 x 768. However, you will receive the following
message for a minute; You can choose to change the screen resolution or stay in the current mode
during that time. And if the resolution is more than 85Hz, you will see the black screen because the
LCD Display does not support over 85Hz.
Note
Refer to Specifications > Preset Timing Modes for the resolutions or frequencies supported by the
LCD Display.
Maintenance and Cleaning
1) Maintaining the LCD Display Case.
Clean with a soft cloth after disconnecting the power cord.