Samsung SyncMaster P50HP-2 User manual

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LCD MONITOR
quick start guide
P50HP-2, P63FP-2

Introduction
Package Contents
Note
Please make sure the following items are included with your PDP Display.
If any items are missing, contact your dealer.
Contact a local dealer to buy optional items.
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.
•Make sure to keep the package box for transporting the product in the future.
• After unpacking, you may use the lower part of the package box as a temporary stand for
product test or operation check.
Unpacking

PDP Display
Manuals
Quick Setup Guide Warranty Card
(Not available in all loca-
tions)
User's Guide
Cables
Power Cord D-Sub Cable
Others
Remote Control Batteries (AAA X 2)
(Not available in all loca-
tions)
Ferrite Core for Power
Cord
Sold separately
DVI Cable Wall Mount KIT BNC to BNC Cable
Network Box RGB to BNC Cable
Ferrite Core
•The ferrite cores are used to shield the cables from interfer-
ence.
•When connecting a cable, open the ferrite core and clip it
around the cable near the plug.
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Your PDP Display
Front
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 PDP Display at the
time.
[PC] → [DVI] → [AV] → [HDMI] → [MagicInfo] → [BNC] → [Component]
Note
•MagicInfo can only be enabled when a network box is connected.
• The HDMI port and network box cannot be connected at the same time.
Enter button [ ]
Activates a highlighted menu item.
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.
- VOL+
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.
SEL
Moves from one menu item to another vertically or adjusts selected menu
values.
Power button [ ]
Use this button for turning the PDP Display on and off.
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 PDP 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 PDP Display.
Rear
Note
For detailed information concerning cable connections, refer to Connecting Cables under
Setup. The PDP Display's configuration at the back may vary slightly depending on the PDP
Display model.
POWER IN
The power cord plugs into the PDP Display
and the wall plug.
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RS232C OUT/IN (RS232C Serial PORT)
MDC(Multiple Display Control) Program Port
RGB IN (PC Connection Terminal (In-
put))
•Use a D-Sub Cable (15 pin D-Sub) - PC
mode (Analog PC)
• Connect the RGB 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.
DVI/RGB AUDIO IN (PC/DVI Audio Con-
nection Terminal (Input))
AV/COMPONENT AUDIO IN [R-AUDIO-
L]
Connect the port of the DVD, VCR (DVD /
DTV Set-Top Box) to the [R-AUDIO-L] port
of the PDP Display.
DVI OUT
•Connect a monitor to another monitor
through a DVI cable.
• Connect the [DVI OUT] port on the mon-
itor to the [HDMI IN] port on the other
monitor using the DVI to HDMI cable.
• DVI, HDMI and network signals sent via
the [DVI OUT] port are displayed on the
second display which has the DVI IN port.
Note
Up to 6 Full HD or 10 HD monitors can be
connected (May differ depending on the
product).
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AV IN [VIDEO]
Connect the AV IN [VIDEO] terminal of your
monitor to the video output terminal of the
external device using a VIDEO cable.
AUDIO OUT
Headphone/External speaker output termi-
nal.
HDMI IN
Connect the HDMI terminal at the back of
your PDP Display to the HDMI terminal of
your digital output device using a HDMI ca-
ble.
Up to HDMI cable 1.2 can be supported.
BNC OUT [R, G, B, H, V] (BNC Terminal
(Output))
BNC (Analog PC) Connection: connecting
the R, G, B, H, V ports.
The number of PDP Displays that can be
connected to the loopout depends on the ca-
bles, signal source, etc. With cables or signal
source where there is no degradation, up to
10 PDP Displays can be connected (May not
be supported depending on the connected
cable).
BNC/COMPONENT IN [R/PR, G/Y, B/
PB, H, V] (BNC/Component Connection Ter-
minal (input))
- During BNC input, please check specifica-
tions for the input ports below.
• [R/PR] --> Red port input
• [G/Y] --> Green port input
• [B/PB] --> Blue port input
- During component input, please check
specifications for the input ports below.
• [R/PR] --> Red port input
• [G/Y] --> Green port input
• [B/PB] --> Blue port input
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Kensington Lock
The Kensington Lock is a device used to
physically 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 illustra-
tion depending on the manufacturer. Refer to
the manual provided with the Kensington
Lock for proper use.
Note
The location of the Kensington Lock may be
different depending on its model.
Using the Anti-Theft Kensington Lock
1. Insert the locking device into the Ken-
sington slot on the Monitor and turn
it in the locking direction .
2. Connect the Kensington Lock cable.
3. Fix the Kensington Lock to a desk or a
heavy 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 PDP Display , causing a malfunction due to interference with the frequen-
cy.
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POWER
OFF
Number Buttons
DEL / GUIDE button
- VOL +
SOURCE
D.MENU
TOOLS
Up-Down Left-Right buttons
INFO
COLOR BUTTONS
TTX/MIX
MTS/DUAL
ENTER/PRE-CH
MUTE
CH/P
TV
MENU
RETURN
EXIT
MagicInfo
1. POWER Turns the product On.
2. OFF Turns the product Off.
3. Number Buttons Used to enter the password during the OSD adjustment or
to use MagicInfo.
4. DEL / GUIDE but-
ton
The "-" button is used to select Digital channels.
Electronic Program Guide (EPG) display.
- This button is disabled for this PDP display.
5. - VOL + Adjusts the audio volume.
6. SOURCE Press this button to switch to MagicInfo or PC mode or a
connected external input source.
7. D.MENU DTV menu display
- This button is disabled for this PDP display.
8. TOOLS Use to quickly select frequently used functions.
- This button is disabled for this PDP display.
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9. Up-Down Left-Right but-
tons
Moves from one menu item to another horizontally, vertically
or adjusts selected menu values.
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.
- This button is disabled for this PDP display.
12. TTX/MIX TV channels provide written information services via tele-
text.
- Teletext Buttons
- This button is disabled for this PDP display.
13. MTS/DUAL - This function does not work for this PDP Display.
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.
14. ENTER/PRE-CH This button is used to return to the immediately previous
channel.
- This button is disabled for this PDP display.
15. MUTE Pauses (mutes) the audio output temporarily. This is dis-
played on the lower left corner of the screen. The audio
comes back on if MUTE or - VOL + is pressed in the Mute
mode.
16. CH/P In TV mode, selects TV channels.
- This button is disabled for this PDP display.
17. TV Selects the TV mode directly.
- This button is disabled for this PDP display.
18. MENU Opens the on-screen menu and exits from the menu or
closes the adjustment menu.
19. RETURN Returns to the previous menu.
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20. EXIT Exits from the menu screen.
21. MagicInfo MagicInfo Quick Launch Button.
Note
This button is disabled for products that do not support
MagicInfo.
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Connections
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 IN] port on the back of your PDP
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 PDP
Display and the DVI port on the computer.

Using the HDMI (digital) output on the graphics card.
• Connect the [HDMI IN] port on the PDP Display to the HDMI port on
the PC using the HDMI cable.
Note
When the HDMI cable to the PC, ensure that you select HDMI from both
the Source List and Edit Name before selecting PC or DVI device so that
normal PC screen and sound can be outputted. Note that sound is only
available when connected according to the option that follows.
Using the BNC (Analog) connector on the video card.
• Connect the [BNC/COMPONENT IN] port on the monitor to the BNC
port on the PC using the BNC to BNC cable.
Connections

Connect the audio cable for your PDP Display to the audio port on the back
of the PDP Display.
Connect the power cord for your PDP Display to the power port on the
back of the PDP Display. .
Note
• Turn on both your computer and the PDP Display.
• Contact a local SAMSUNG Electronics Service Center to buy optional items.
Connecting to Other devices
•AV input devices such as DVD players, VCRs or camcorders as well as your computer
can be connected to the PDP Display. For detailed information on connecting AV input
devices, refer to the contents under Adjusting Your PDP Display.
• The PDP Display's configuration at the back may vary slightly depending on the PDP
Display model.
Connecting AV Devices
Connections

1. Connect an audio cable to the audio output port on the external device and [AV/COM-
PONENT AUDIO IN[R-AUDIO-L]] port on the monitor, and connect the video output port
on the external device to the [AV IN [VIDEO]] port on the monitor.
2. Play the DVD, VCR or Camcorder with a DVD disc or tape inserted.
3. Select AV using the SOURCE button on the front of the PDP display or on the remote.
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/COMPONENT AUDIO IN [R-AUDIO-L]] on the PDP Display .
2. Connect a video cable between the VIDEO OUTPUT jack on the camcorder and the [AV
IN [VIDEO]] on the PDP Display .
3. Select AV for the Camcorder connection using the SOURCE button on the front of the
PDP Display or on the remote control.
4. Then, start the Camcorder 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.
Connections

Connecting the BNC to BNC cable
1. Connect the [BNC/COMPONENT IN [R/PR, G/Y, B/PB]] ports on the monitor to the BNC
port on the external device using the BNC to BNC cable.
2. Select BNC using the SOURCE button on the front of the PDP Display or on the remote
control.
Connecting Using a DVI Cable
1. Connect between the [DVI OUT] port on the PDP Display and the input port on another
monitor using a DVI cable.
2. Connect between the [AUDIO OUT] port on the PDP Display and the audio input port on
another monitor using a stereo cable.
3. Select DVI using the SOURCE button on the front of the PDP Display or on the remote
control.
Note
DVI OUT does not support HDCP.
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Connecting Using a HDMI Cable
1. Connect input devices such as a Blu-Ray/DVD player to the [HDMI IN] terminal of the
PDP Display using an HDMI cable.
2. Select HDMI using the SOURCE button on the front of the PDP Display or on the remote
control.
Note
In HDMI mode, only PCM format audio is supported.
Connecting Using a DVI to HDMI Cable
1. Connect the DVI output terminal of a digital output device to the [HDMI IN] terminal of
the PDP Display using a DVI to HDMI cable.
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2. 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 / RGB AUDIO IN] terminal of the PDP Display.
3. Select HDMI using the SOURCE button on the front of the PDP Display or on the remote
control.
Connecting a DVD Player
1. Connect a set of audio cables between the [AV/COMPONENT AUDIO IN [R-AUDIO-L]]
on the PDP Display and the AUDIO OUT jacks on the DVD player.
2. Connect a Component cable between the [BNC/COMPONENT IN [R/PR, G/Y, B/PB]]
port on the PDP Display and the PR, Y, PB jacks on the DVD player.
Note
• Select Component for the connection to a DVD player using the SOURCE button on the
front of the PDP 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.
Connections

Connecting a DTV Set Top (Cable/Satellite) Box
1. Connect a Component cable between the [BNC/COMPONENT IN [R/PR, G/Y, B/PB]]
port on the PDP Display and the PR, Y, PB jacks on the Set Top Box.
2. Connect a set of audio cables between the [AV COMPONENT AUDIO IN [R-AUDIO-L]]
on the PDP 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 PDP 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
1. Connect a set of audio cables between the AUX L, R jacks on the AUDIO SYSTEM and
[AUDIO OUT] on PDP 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.
Self-Test Feature Check
1. Turn off both your computer and the PDP Display.
2. Unplug the video cable from the back of the computer.
3. Turn on the PDP Display.
The figure shown below ("Check Signal Cable") appears on a black background when
the PDP Display is working normally even though no video signal is detected: While in
the Self-Test mode, the LED power indicator remains green and the figure moves around
on the screen.
4. Turn off your PDP Display and reconnect the video cable; then turn on both your com-
puter and the PDP Display
If your PDP Display screen remains blank after using the previous procedure, check your
video controller and computer system; your PDP 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 PDP Display does not support over 85Hz.
Note
Refer to Specifications > Preset Timing Modes for the resolutions or frequencies supported
by the PDP Display.
Maintenance and Cleaning
1) Maintaining the PDP Display Case.
Clean with a soft cloth after disconnecting the power cord.