Samsung SyncMaster 520DX User manual

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LCD MONITOR
quick start guide
520DX , 520DXn

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)
HDD Cover
BNC to RCA Adaptor Jack
Sold separately
DVI Cable Wall Mount KIT LAN Cable
(Applicable to the DXn mod-
el only)
TV tuner box NetWork Box
(Applicable to the DX model
only)
Semi Stand KIT
Note
•You can purchase and connect a separate network box or TV tuner box. For information on how
to use these, refer to their respective user manuals.
• You can only connect one external box.
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Your LCD Display
Front
MENU button [MENU]
Openstheon-screenmenuandexitsfromthemenu.AlsousetoexittheOSDmenu
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.
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] →[DVI] →[AV] →[HDMI] →[MagicInfo] →[TV] →[BNC]→
[Component]
Note
• The TV menu is available when a TV tuner box is installed.
•The MagicInfo menu is available when a network box is installed in the DXn
or MP model.
D.MENU
Opens the on-screen D.MENU.
Note
• This is available when a TV tuner box is installed.
Power button [ ]
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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
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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RS232C OUT/IN (RS232C Serial PORT)
MDC(Multiple Display Control) Program Port
DVI/PC/HDMIIN[DVI/PC/HDMIAUDIO
IN] (PC/DVI/HDMI Audio Connection Terminal
(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] (PC Video Con-
nection Terminal)
Using a DVI Cable (DVI-D to DVI-D) - DVI
mode (Digital PC)
DC OUT[5V/1.5A]
Connectthistothe power connector of aTVtuner
box or network box.
AV IN [VIDEO] (VIDEO Connection Termi-
nal)
Connect the [ VIDEO ] terminal of your monitor
tothe video output terminal of the external device
using a VIDEO cable.
AV AUDIO IN [L-AUDIO-R](LCD Display
Audio Connection Terminal (Input))
AUDIO OUT [L-AUDIO-R] (LCD Display
Audio Connection Terminal (Output))
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BNC/COMPONENT OUT[R/PR, G/Y, B/PB,
H, V]
(BNC/Component Connection Terminal (Out-
put))
BNC (Analog PC) Connection: connecting the R,
G, B, H, V ports.
Component Connection: connecting the PR, Y,
PB ports.
BNC/COMPONENTIN[R/PR,G/Y,B/PB,H,
V]
(BNC/Component Connection Terminal (Input))
LAN (LAN Connection Terminal)
(Applicable to the DXn model only)
USB(USB Connection Terminal)
Keyboard / Mouse, Mass Storage Device Com-
patible.
(Applicable to the DXn 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.
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Kensington Lock
The Kensington Lock is a device used to physi-
cally fix the system when using it in a public
place. The locking device has to be purchased
separately. The appearance and locking method
may differ from the illustration depending on the
manufacturer. Refer to the manual provided with
the Kensington Lock for proper use. The locking
device has to be purchased separately.
Note
The location of the Kensington Lock may be dif-
ferent depending on its model.
Using the Anti-Theft Kensington Lock
1. InsertthelockingdeviceintotheKensington
slot on the Monitor and turn it in the
locking direction .
2. Connect the Kensington Lock cable.
3. FixtheKensingtonLockto a desk or aheavy
stationary object.
Note
See Connecting Cables for further information regarding 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.
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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.
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4. DEL button The "-" button operates only for DTV. It is used to select MMS
(multi-channel) for a DTV.
5. + VOL - Adjusts the audio volume.
6. 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.
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 Presstoadd or delete channelsand to store channelsto the favorite
channel list in the “Channel List” menu.
12. TTX/MIX TV channels provide written information services via teletext.
- Teletext Buttons
For more information > TTX / MIX
13.STILL Press the button once to freeze the screen. Press it again to un-
freeze.
14.AUTO AdjuststhescreendisplayautomaticallyinPCmode.Bychanging
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 con-
trolandtheLCDDisplayexceptforthe 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.
23. RETURN Returns to the previous menu.
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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 displayed on
the lower center of the screen.
AV / HDMI / TV : 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 / MagicInfo: M/B (MagicBright)
MagicBright is a feature providing the optimum viewing envi-
ronmentdependingon the contents of theimage you are watching.
Then push button again to circle through available preconfigured
modes. (Entertain →Internet →Text →Custom )
29. 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
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.
Mechanical Layout(520DX(N))
Mechanical Layout
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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 contents
under Adjusting Your 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.
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 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 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 contents
under Adjusting Your LCD Display.
Connecting AV Devices
1. Connect the port of the DVD, VCR (DVD / DTV Set-Top Box) to the [R-AUDIO-L] port of the
LCD Display.
2. Then, start the DVD, VCR or Camcorders with a DVD disc or tape inserted.
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3. Select AV using the SOURCE .
Note
The LCD Display has AV connection terminals to connect AV input devices like DVDs, VCRs or
Camcorders. You may enjoy AV signals as long as the LCD Display is turned on.
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 set of audio cables between the AUDIO OUTPUT jacks on the camcorder
and the AV AUDIO IN [L-AUDIO-R] on the LCD Display .
2. Connect a video cable between the VIDEO OUTPUT jack on the camcorder and the AV IN
[VIDEO] on the LCD Display .
3. Select AV for the Camcorder connection using the Source button on the front of the LCD Display
or on the remote control.
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 a DVD Player
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1. Connect a set of audio cables between the AV AUDIO IN [L-AUDIO-R] on the LCD Display
and the AUDIO OUT jacks on the DVD player.
2. Connect a Component cable between the BNC/COMPONENT IN - PR, Y, PBport on the LCD
Display and the PR, Y, PBjacks on the DVD player.
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.
Note
• A component cable is optional.
For an explanation of Component video, consult your DVD manual.
Connecting a DTV Set Top Box
Note
• The connections for a typical Set Top Box are shown below.
1. Connect a Component cable between the BNC / COMPONENT IN - PR, Y, PBport on the LCD
Display and the PR, Y, PBjacks on the Set Top Box.
2. Connect a set of audio cables between the AV AUDIO IN [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.
Note
• For an explanation of Component video, see your Set Top Box owner's manual.
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Connecting Using a HDMI Cable
Note
•Input devices such as digital DVD are connected to the HDMI terminal of the LCD Display using
the HDMI cable.
• You cannot connect a PC to the HDMI terminal.
Connecting Using a DVI to HDMI Cable
Note
•Connect the DVI output terminal of a digital output device to the HDMI 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 DVI / PC / HDMI
AUDIO IN terminal of the LCD Display.
Connecting to an Audio System
Note
•Connect a set of audio cables between the AUX L, R jacks on the AUDIO SYSTEM and AUDIO
OUT [L-AUDIO-R] on LCD Display.
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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 contents
under Adjusting Your LCD Display.
Note
Connect the LAN cable.
(Applicable to the DXn model only)
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 contents
under Adjusting Your LCD Display.
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Note
You can connect USB devices such as a mouse or keyboard.
(Applicable to the DXn model only)
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Troubleshooting
Self-Test Feature Check
Note
Checkthefollowingitems yourself before calling forassistance.Contacta Service Center for 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
Displayisworking normally eventhoughnovideosignalisdetected: While intheSelf-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 1920 x 1080. 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.