Samsung UD46C-B User manual

LFD DISPLAY
User Manual
The color and the appearance may differ depending on the
product, and the specifications are subject to change without
prior notice to improve the performance.
UD46C-B
BN46-00331A-01

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Table of contents
Before Using the Product
Copyright 5
Safety Precautions 6
Symbols 6
Cleaning 6
Storage 7
Electricity and Safety 7
Installation 8
Operation 10
Precautions when handling the panel 13
Preparations
Checking the Contents 14
Removing the Packaging 14
Checking the Components 15
Parts 17
External sensor KIT 17
Reverse Side 19
Remote Control 21
Connection Using an IR Stereo Cable (sold
separately) 24
Before Installing the Product (Installation
Guide) 25
Tilting Angle and Rotation 25
Ventilation 25
Dimensions 26
Installing the Wall Mount 27
Installing the Wall Mount Kit 27
Wall Mount Kit Specifications (VESA) 28
Remote Control 29
Cable Connection 29
Connection 32
Control Codes 33
Connecting and Using a Source
Device
Before Connecting 43
Pre-connection Checkpoints 43
Connecting to a PC 44
Connection using the D-SUB cable (Analog type) 44
Connection using a DVI cable (Digital type) 45
Connection Using an HDMI-DVI Cable 45
Connection Using an HDMI Cable 46
Changing the Resolution 47
Changing the Resolution on Windows XP 47
Changing the Resolution on Windows Vista 47
Changing the Resolution on Windows 7 48
Changing the Resolution on Windows 8 48
Connecting an External Monitor 49
Connecting to a Video Device 49
Connection Using the AV Cable 49
Connection Using the component Cable 50
Connection Using an HDMI-DVI Cable 50
Connection Using an HDMI Cable 51
Connecting to an Audio System 52
Connecting the network box (Sold separately)53
MagicInfo 53
Input
Source List 56
PIP 57
PIP 57
Source 58
Size 59
Position 59
Transparency 60
Edit Name 60
Source AutoSwitch Settings 61
Source AutoSwitch 61
Primary Source Recovery 61
Primary Source 62
Secondary Source 62
Picture
Mode 63
Custom 64
Color Tone 65
Color Control 65

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Table of contents
Color Temp. 66
Image Lock 66
Auto Adjustment 67
Signal Balance 67
Signal Balance 67
Signal Control 67
Size 68
HDMI Black Level 68
PIP Picture 69
Dynamic Contrast 69
Lamp Control 70
Picture Reset 70
Picture
Mode 71
Custom 72
Color Tone 73
Color Temp. 73
Size 74
Digital NR 74
HDMI Black Level 75
Film Mode 75
PIP Picture 76
Dynamic Contrast 76
Lamp Control 77
Picture Reset 77
Sound
Mode 78
Custom 79
Auto Volume 79
SRS TS XT 80
Sound Select 80
Sound Reset 81
Setup
Language 82
Time 83
Clock Set 83
Sleep Timer 83
Timer1 / Timer2 / Timer3 83
Holiday Management 83
Menu Transparency 84
Safety Lock 84
Change PIN 84
Lock 84
Energy Saving 85
Video Wall 85
Video Wall 85
Format 86
Horizontal 86
Vertical 87
Screen Position 87
Safety Screen 88
Pixel Shift 88
Timer 89
Bar 89
Eraser 90
Pixel 90
Side Gray 91
Resolution Select 91
Power On Adjustment 92
OSD Rotation 92
Advanced Settings 93
Temperature 93
Auto Power 93
Button Lock 94
User Auto Color 94
Standby Control 95
Lamp Schedule 95

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Table of contents
OSD Display 96
Software Upgrade 97
Setup Reset 98
Reset All 98
Using MDC
Multi Control 99
MDC Program Installation/Uninstallation 100
Installation 100
Uninstallation 100
What is MDC? 101
Connecting to MDC 101
Connection Management 104
User Login 105
Auto Set ID 106
Cloning 107
Command Retry 108
Getting Started with MDC 109
Main Screen Layout 110
Menus 110
Screen Adjustment 112
Advanced features 115
Sound Adjustment 117
System Setup 117
Tool Settings 126
Other Functions 129
Group Management 130
Schedule Management 132
Troubleshooting Guide 134
Troubleshooting Guide
Requirements Before Contacting Samsung
Customer Service Center 136
Testing the Product 136
Checking the Resolution and Frequency 136
Check the followings. 137
Q & A 140
Specifications
General 142
PowerSaver 145
Preset Timing Modes 146
Appendix
Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE 148
Responsibility for the Pay Service(Cost to
Customers) 156
Not a product defect 156
A Product damage caused by customer's fault 156
Others 156
Correct Disposal 157
Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical &
Electronic Equipment) 157
Correct disposal of batteries in this product 157
Optimum Picture Quality 158
Prevention of Afterimage Burn-in 159
License 161
Terminology 162

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Copyright
The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice to improve quality.
ⓒ2013 Samsung Electronics
Samsung Electronics owns the copyright for this manual.
Use or reproduction of this manual in parts or entirety without the authorization of Samsung Electronics is prohibited.
Microsoft, Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
VESA, DPM and DDC are registered trademarks of the Video Electronics Standards Association.
Ownership of all other trademarks is attributed to their due owner.
•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 center 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.
Before Using the Product
Chapter 01

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Safety Precautions
Caution
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
Caution : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. (OR BACK)
THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER ALL SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
This symbol indicates that high voltage is present inside.
It is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any internal part of this product.
This symbol alerts you that important literature concerning operation and maintenance has been
included with this product.
Symbols
Warning
A serious or fatal injury may result if instructions are not followed.
Caution
Personal injury or damage to properties may result if instructions are not followed.
Activities marked by this symbol are prohibited.
Instructions marked by this symbol must be followed.
Cleaning
―Exercise care when cleaning as the panel and exterior of advanced LCDs are easily scratched.
―Take the following steps when cleaning.
―The following images are for reference only. Real-life situations may differ from what is shown in the
images.
1
Power off the product and computer.
2
Disconnect the power cord from the product.
―Hold the power cable by the plug and do not touch the cable with wet
hands. Otherwise, an electric shock may result.
!
3
Wipe the product with a clean, soft and dry cloth.
•Do not use detergents that contain alcohol, solvent or
surface-active agents.
•Do not spray water or detergent directly on the product.
4
Wet a soft and dry cloth in water and wring thoroughly to clean the
exterior of the product.
5
Connect the power cord to the product when cleaning is finished.
6
Power on the product and computer.

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Storage
High-glossy models can develop white stains on the surface if an ultrasonic wave humidifier is used
nearby.
―Contact Customer Service Center if the inside of the product needs cleaning (service fee will be
charged).
Electricity and Safety
―The following images are for reference only. Real-life situations may differ from what is shown in the
images.
Warning
Do not use a damaged power cord or plug, or a loose power socket.
•An electric shock or fire may result.
Do not use multiple products with a single power socket.
•Overheated power sockets may cause a fire.
Do not touch the power plug with wet hands. Otherwise, an electric shock
may result.
!
Insert the power plug all the way in so it is not loose.
•An unsecure connection may cause a fire.
!
Connect the power plug to a grounded power socket (type 1 insulated
devices only).
•An electric shock or injury may result.
Do not bend or pull the power cord with force. Be careful not to leave the
power cord under a heavy object.
•Damage to the cord may result in a fire or electric shock.
Do not place the power cord or product near heat sources.
•A fire or electric shock may result.
!
Clean any dust around the pins of the power plug or the power socket with
a dry cloth.
•A fire may result.

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Caution
Do not disconnect the power cord while the product is being used.
•The product may become damaged by an electric shock.
!
Only use the power cord provided with your product by Samsung. Do not
use the power cord with other products.
•A fire or electric shock may result.
!
Keep the power socket where the power cord is connected unobstructed.
•The power cord must be disconnected to cut off power to the product
when an issue occurs.
•Note that the product is not completely powered down by using only
the power button on the remote.
!
Hold the plug when disconnecting the power cord from the power socket.
•An electric shock or fire may result.
Installation
Warning
DO NOT PLACE CANDLES, INSECT REPELLANTS OR CIGARETTES ON TOP OF
THE PRODUCT. DO NOT INSTALL THE PRODUCT NEAR HEAT SOURCES.
•A fire may result.
!
Have a technician install the wall-mount hanger.
•Installation by an unqualified person can result in an injury.
•Only use approved cabinets.
Do not install the product in poorly ventilated spaces such as a bookcase or
closet.
•An increased internal temperature may cause a fire.
!
Install the product at least 10cm away from the wall to allow ventilation.
•An increased internal temperature may cause a fire.
!
Keep the plastic packaging out of the reach of children.
•Children may suffocate.

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Do not install the product on an unstable or vibrating surface (insecure shelf,
sloped surface, etc.)
•The product may fall and become damaged and/or cause an injury.
•Using the product in an area with excess vibration may damage the
product or cause a fire.
!
Do not install the product in a vehicle or a place exposed to dust, moisture
(water drips, etc.), oil, or smoke.
•A fire or electric shock may result.
Do not expose the product to direct sunlight, heat, or a hot object such as a
stove.
•The product lifespan may be reduced or a fire may result.
Do not install the product within the reach of young children.
•The product may fall and injure children.
•As the front is heavy, install the product on a flat and stable surface.
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.
Caution
!
Do not drop the product while moving.
•Product failure or personal injury may result.
Do not set down the product on its front.
•The screen may become damaged.
When installing the product on a cabinet or shelf, make sure that the
bottom edge of the front of the product is not protruding.
•The product may fall and become damaged and/or cause an injury.
•Install the product only on cabinets or shelves of the right size.
!
Set down the product gently.
•Product failure or personal injury may result.
SAMSUNG
!
Installing the product in an unusual place (a place exposed to a lot of fine
particles, chemical substances or extreme temperatures, or an airport
or train station where the product should operate continuously for an
extended period of time) may seriously affect its performance.
•Be sure to consult Samsung Customer Service Center if you want to
install the product at such a place.

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Operation
Warning
There is a high voltage inside the product. Never disassemble, repair or
modify the product yourself.
•A fire or electric shock may result.
•Contact Samsung Customer Service Center for repairs.
!
Before moving the product, turn off the power switch and disconnect the
power cable and all other connected cables.
•Damage to the cord may result in a fire or electric shock.
!
If the product generates abnormal sounds, a burning smell or smoke,
disconnect the power cord immediately and contact Samsung Customer
Service Center.
•An electric shock or fire may result.
Do not let children hang from the product or climb on top of it.
•Children may become injured or seriously harmed.
If the product is dropped or the outer case is damaged, turn off the power
switch and disconnect the power cord. Then contact Samsung Customer
Service Center.
•Continued use can result in a fire or electric shock.
Do not leave heavy objects or items that children like (toys, sweets, etc.) on
top of the product.
•The product or heavy objects may fall as children try to reach for the
toys or sweets resulting in a serious injury.
!
During a lightning or thunderstorm, power off the product and remove the
power cable.
•A fire or electric shock may result.
!
Do not drop objects on the product or apply impact.
•A fire or electric shock may result.
Do not move the product by pulling the power cord or any cable.
•Product failure, an electric shock or fire may result from a damaged
cable.
!GAS
If a gas leakage is found, do not touch the product or power plug. Also,
ventilate the area immediately.
•Sparks can cause an explosion or fire.
Do not lift or move the product by pulling the power cord or any cable.
•Product failure, an electric shock or fire may result from a damaged
cable.

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!
Do not use or keep combustible spray or an inflammable substance near
the product.
•An explosion or fire may result.
Ensure the vents are not blocked by tablecloths or curtains.
•An increased internal temperature may cause a fire.
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Do not insert metallic objects (chopsticks, coins, hairpins, etc) or objects
that burn easily (paper, matches, etc) into the product (via the vent or input/
output ports, etc).
•Be sure to power off the product and disconnect the power cord
when water or other foreign substances have entered the product.
Then contact Samsung Customer Service Center.
•Product failure, an electric shock or fire may result.
Do not place objects containing liquid (vases, pots, bottles, etc) or metallic
objects on top of the product.
•Be sure to power off the product and disconnect the power cord
when water or other foreign substances have entered the product.
Then contact Samsung Customer Service Center.
•Product failure, an electric shock or fire may result.
Caution
!
Leaving the screen fixed on a stationary image for an extended period of
time may cause afterimage burn-in or defective pixels.
•Activate power-saving mode or a moving-picture screen saver if you
will not be using the product for an extended period of time.
-_-
!
Disconnect the power cord from the power socket if you do not plan on
using the product for an extended period of time (vacation, etc).
•Dust accumulation combined with heat can cause a fire, electric shock
or electric leakage.
!
Use the product at the recommended resolution and frequency.
•Your eyesight may deteriorate.
Do not hold the product upside-down or move it by holding the stand.
•The product may fall and become damaged or cause an injury.
!
Looking at the screen too close for an extended period of time can
deteriorate your eyesight.
Do not use humidifiers or stoves around the product.
•A fire or electric shock may result.

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!
Rest your eyes for more than 5 minutes for every 1 hour of product use.
•Eye fatigue will be relieved.
Do not touch the screen when the product has been turned on for an
extended period of time as it will become hot.
!
Store small accessories out of the reach of children.
!
Exercise caution when adjusting the product angle or stand height.
•Your hand or finger may get stuck and injured.
•Tilting the product at an excessive angle may cause the product to fall
and an injury may result.
Do not place heavy objects on the product.
•Product failure or personal injury may result.
When using headphones or earphones, do not turn the volume too high.
•Having the sound too loud may damage your hearing.
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 injury
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.

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Precautions when handling the panel
Do not stand the product as shown in the image.
•The panel is fragile and can get damaged.
!
Lay the product down to handle it as shown in the image.
•the packaging can be used.
!
Ensure you use the handles on the back when moving the product.
Do not hold or grasp any area of the product within 15mm from the front.

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Preparations
Chapter 02
Checking the Contents
Removing the Packaging
―The following images are for reference only. Real-life situations may differ from what is shown in the
images.
1
Remove the black locking device at the bottom of the box.
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2
Using the grooves in the box, lift and remove the top of the box.
3
Check the components and remove the styrofoam and plastic bag.
―The appearance of actual components may differ from the image shown.
4
Store the box in a dry area so that it can be used when moving the product in the future.

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-Contact the vendor where you
purchased the product if any
components are missing.
-The appearance of the components and
items sold separately may differ from the
image shown.
-A stand is not provided with the product.
To install a stand, you can purchase one
separately.
Components
―Components may differ in different locations.
Quick setup guide Warranty card
(Not available in some
locations)
User manual MagicInfo Lite Edition Software
CD
+
+
-
-
Batteries (P. 22)
(Not available in some locations)
Remote Control (P. 21) Power cord D-SUB cable (P. 41)
Wall-mount Fixed Bracket Kit
Checking the Components

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Items sold separately
-The following items can be purchased
at your nearest retailer.
Wall-mount Kit Stand RS232C-Stereo cable (P. 98) DVI cable (P. 42) HDMI-DVI cable (P. 42)
HDMI cable (P. 43) Video cable (P. 46) Stereo cable Component cable (P. 47) RCA stereo cable (P. 49)
RCA cable (P. 46) AV/Component Adapter (P. 46) AUDIO Adapter (P. 46) LAN cable (P. 99) Network Box (P. 50)
DP-DVI cable

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Parts
External sensor KIT
―The External sensor KIT has a remote-control sensor, a brightness sensor and
function keys. If mounting the display onto a wall, you can move the External
sensor KIT to the side of the display.
―The color and shape of parts may differ from what is shown. Specifications are
subject to change without notice to improve quality.
Name Description
Remote Control Sensor Aim the remote control towards this spot on the LCD Display.
―Keep the area between the remote sensor and remote control obstacle-
free.
Light sensor
Automatically detects the intensity of ambient light around a selected display and
adjusts the screen brightness.
Power indicator
Turns off in power-on mode and blinks green in power-saving mode.
SOURCE button
Switches from PC mode to Video mode.
Selects the input source that an external device is connected to.
POWER button
Use this button for turning the LCD Display on and off.

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Attaching the External sensor KIT to the sid
―This External sensor KIT can be attached to any part of the display using the double-sided tape provided with the sensor.
―The External sensor KIT can also be attached to a wall near the display.
―Do not attach the External sensor KIT to the display if the display does not have plastic or metal sides. The display can be damaged.

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Reverse Side
―The color and shape of parts may differ from what is shown. Specifications are
subject to change without notice to improve quality.
D-SUB IN
AV /
COMPONENT IN
HDMI IN 1
DVI OUT
(LOOPOUT)
DVI IN
(MagicInfo)
HDMI IN 2
CONTROL IN
IR OUT
RJ45 MDC
RS232C IN
RS232C OUT
ON
POWER
PC AUDIO
IN OUT
Port Description
CONTROL IN
Supplies power to the external sensor board or receives the light sensor signal.
IR OUT
Receives the remote control signal via the external sensor board and outputs the
signal via LOOP OUT.
RJ45 MDC
Connects to MDC using a LAN cable.
RS232C IN
Connects to MDC using an RS232C cable.
RS232C OUT
PC AUDIO IN
Receives sound from a PC via an audio cable.
PC AUDIO OUT
Connects to the audio of a source device.
AV / COMPONENT IN
Connects to a source device using the AV/component adapter.
D-SUB IN
Connects to a source device using a D-SUB cable.
HDMI IN 1, HDMI IN 2
Connects to a source device using an HDMI cable.
DVI OUT (LOOPOUT)
Connects to another product using a DVI cable.
DVI IN (MagicInfo)
Connects to a source device using a DVI cable or DP-DVI cable.

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Anti-theft Lock
―An anti-theft lock allows you to use the product securely even in public places.
―The locking device shape and locking method depend on the manufacturer. Refer to the user guide provided with your anti-theft locking device for details.
To lock an anti-theft locking device:
1
Fix the cable of your anti-theft locking device to a heavy object such as a desk.
2
Put one end of the cable through the loop on the other end.
3
Insert the locking device into the anti-theft lock slot at the back of the product.
4
Lock the locking device.
-An anti-theft locking device can be purchased separately.
-Refer to the user guide provided with your anti-theft locking device for details.
-Anti-theft locking devices can be purchased at electronics retailers or online.