SAMSUNG 460EX User Manual

SyncMaster 400EX(n), 460EX(n), 550EX(n)

LCD 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.

Safety Instructions

Notational

Note

These age.

Make sure to read the instructions carefully and use the product in the correct manner.

safety instructions must be followed to ensure your safety and prevent property dam-

Warning / Caution

Failure to follow directions noted by this symbol could result in bodily harm or damage to the equipment.

Note

Prohibited

Do not disassemble

Do not touch

Important to read and understand at all times

Disconnect the plug from the outlet

Ground to prevent an electric shock

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.

images here are for reference only, and are not applicable in all cases

The (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

plugging the plug into the outlet.

Otherwise, this may result in electric shock.

•

Make sure to connect the power cord to a grounded power out-

let.

Otherwise, it may result in electric shock or personal injury.

•

Safety Instructions

Ensure that the power plug is plugged into the power outlet

firmly and correctly.

•

Otherwise, this may result in fire.

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.

Installation

• Otherwise, electric shock.

To disconnect the apparatus from the mains, the plug must be pulled be readily operable.

• Otherwise, this may cause electric shock or fire.

the provided power cord of another product.

•

Be sure to contact an authorized Service Center when installing your monitor midity, 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.

out from the mains socket, therefore the mains plug shall

Use only the power cord provided by our company. Do not use

Otherwise, this may result in fire or electric shock.

in a location with heavy dust, high or low temperatures, high hu-

this may result in damage to the product due to

Ensure that at least two persons lift and move the product.

• Otherwise,

or damage 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, CIGARETTES AND ANY HEATING APPLIANCES NEAR THE PRODUCT.

• Otherwise, this may result in fire.

it may be dropped and cause personal injury, and/

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,

ternal 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,

temperature.

Ensure that the packaging vinyl is kept away from children.

this may result in fire due to an increase in the in-

it may result in fire due to an increase in the internal

Clean

• Otherwise,

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

it.

When cleaning the monitor case or the surface of the TFT-LCD screen, wipe with a slightly moistened, soft cloth.

Do not spray cleaner directly onto the surface of the product.

• Otherwise,

the structure and the screen surface may peel off.

When cleaning the power plug pins or dusting the power outlet, clean it with a dry cloth.

Otherwise, it may result in fire.

•

it may result in serious harm (suffocation) if children

may cause damage to the product or the person carrying

this may result in the discoloration and distortion of

Safety Instructions

When cleaning the product, make sure to disconnect the power cord.

•

Otherwise, it may result in electric shock or fire.

When cleaning the product, disconnect the power cord and clean it with a soft, dry cloth.

•

(Do not use chemicals such as wax, benzene, alcohol, thinner, mosquito repellant, lubricant, or cleaner.) These may change the appearance of the product surface and peel off the indication labels on the product.

Since the product housing is easily scratched, make sure to use the specified cloth only.

When cleaning the product, do not spray water directly onto the main body of the product.

• Ensure that water does not enter the product and that it is not

wet.

Others

• Otherwise, this may result in electric shock, fire or a malfunc-

tion.

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.

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

• Otherwise, this may result in electric shock or fire.

Service Center.

If thunder or lightning is occurring, do not touch the power cord or antenna cable.

•

Otherwise, this may result in electric shock or fire.

Safety Instructions

Do not try to move the monitor by pulling only the wire or the signal cable.

• Otherwise,

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,

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,

temperature.

Do not place any containers containing water, vases, flowerpots, medicines 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.

it may fall and result in electric shock, damage to

it may result in fire due to an increase in the internal

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.

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.

Safety Instructions

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,

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.

it may fall and cause personal injury and/or damage

• Your children may hang onto the product causing it to fall and

this may result in personal injury or death.

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,

sonal injury or damage due to a leakage of the internal liquid.

The batteries (and rechargeable batteries) are not ordinary re-

and must be returned for recycling purposes. The customer

fuse is responsible for returning the used or rechargeable batteries for recycling.

the batteries may be damaged or cause fire, per-

Safety Instructions

• The

or near any heat such as a fire or heater.

• This

to the product.

•

plug; ventilate immediately.

• If a spark occurs, it may cause an explosion or fire.

panel becomes hot. Do not touch it.

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

may reduce the lifetime of the product, and may result in

fire.

Do not drop any objects onto the product or cause any impact

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

If the product has been turned on for a long time, the display

Keep the small accessories in a location out of the reach of

children.

Be careful when adjusting the angle of the product or the height

of the stand.

• This

• Also, if you tilt the product too far, it may fall and cause personal

to reach.

•

• Since the front part of the product is heavy, install the product

• This

may result in personal injury as your hand or fingers may

become caught.

injury.

Do not install the product in a location low enough for children

Otherwise, it may fall and result in personal injury.

on a level and stable surface.

Do not put any heavy objects on the product.

may result in personal injury and/or damage to the prod-

uct.

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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

Note

This stand is not for the Floor Standing Type.

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.

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.

Check the contents of the

package.

Remove the Styrofoam

and vinyl cover.

Unpacking

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LCD Display

Manuals

Quick Setup Guide Warranty Card

(Not available in all loca-

tions)

MagicInfo Software CD,

MagicInfo Manual CD

(Applicable to the EXn

model only)

Cables

Power Cord D-Sub Cable

Others

User's Guide

Remote Control

(BP59-00138A)

Batteries (AAA X 2)

(Not available in all loca-

tions)

HOLDER-WIRE 2EA

(BN61-05373A)

Sold separately

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LAN Cable USB Cable

RGB to Component Cable

RGB to AV Cable

Your LCD Display

Front

(Applicable to the EXn

model only)

Network Box

(Applicable

to the EX mod-

el only)

RGB to BNC Cable

Wall Mount KIT

SOURCE button

Switches external device is connected to.

[PC] → [AV] → [Component] → [HDMI] → [MagicInfo]

For an EX model,

• MagicInfo can only be enabled when a network box is connected.

• The HDMI port

from PC mode to Video mode. Selects the input source that an

Note

and network box cannot be connected at the same time.

Rear

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(Power) button

Use this button for turning the LCD Display on and off.

Brightness Sensor

Automatically detects the surrounding brightness.

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.

Note

detailed information concerning cable connections, refer to Connecting Cables under

For Setup. The LCD Display's configuration at the back may vary slightly depending on the model.

Note

Applicable to the EXn model only.

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POWER S/W ON [ │ ] / OFF

Switches the LCD Display On/Off.

POWER

The power cord plugs into the LCD Display and the wall outlet.

CMOS CLEAR

Resets MagicInfo.

USB 1 / 2 / 3 (USB Connection Terminal )

Keyboard / Mouse, Mass Storage Device Compatible.

LAN (LAN Connection Terminal)

Connects to a LAN cable to allow Internet or network access in MagicInfo mode.

RGB OUT

MagicInfo video output port

RS232C OUT / IN (RS232C Serial

PORT)

MDC(Multiple Display Control) Program Port

RJ 45 MDC (MDC PORT)

MDC(Multiple Display Control) Program Port

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HDMI IN

• Connect the HDMI terminal at the back of your LCD Display to the HDMI terminal of your digital output device using a HDMI cable.

• Up to HDMI 1.0 can be supported.

DVI OUT(LOOPOUT)

• Connect a monitor to another monitor through a DVI, DVI to HDMI cable.

• Connect the [DVI OUT(LOOPOUT)] port on the monitor to the [HDMI IN] port on the other monitor using the DVI to HDMI cable.

• HDMI and network signals sent via the [DVI OUT(LOOPOUT)] port are displayed on the second display which has the DVI IN port.

Note

A maximum of 6 monitors can be connected to DVI-Loopout. However, up to 10 monitors can be connected in Full HD mode depending on the type of cable or signal equipment connected.

RGB / COMPONENT / AV IN

• Connect the [RGB/COMPONENT/AV IN] port of the product to the RGB port of the PC using the D-SUB cable.

• Connect the [RGB / COMPONENT / AV IN] port on the monitor to the Component port on the external device using the RGB to Component cable.

• Connect the [RGB / COMPONENT / AV IN] port on the monitor to the BNC port on the PC using the RGB to BNC cable.

• Connect the [RGB / COMPONENT / AV IN] port on the monitor to the AV port on the external device using the RGB to AV cable.

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AUDIO IN

Connect the [AUDIO IN] port on the monitor to the audio output port on the PC or on the external device using an audio cable.

AUDIO OUT

Connect a headphone or an External speaker.

Note

[AUDIO OUT] port is only supported for

The 460EX(n) and 550EX(n) models.

Kensington Lock

A Kensington Lock is an anti-theft device that enables users to lock the product so that they can safely use it in public locations. Since the shape and usage of the locking device may differ depending on the model and the manufacturer, refer to the User Manual supplied with the locking device for more information.

Note

You

must purchase the Kensington Lock

separately.

To lock the product, follow these steps:

1. Wrap the Kensington lock cable around

a large, stationary object such as a desk or chair.

2. Slide the end of the cable with the lock

attached through the looped end of the Kensington lock cable.

3. Insert the locking device into the Ken-

sington slot on the Monitor (

Lock the lock ( ).

Note

• These instructions, see the User Manual supplied with the locking device.

are general instructions. For exact

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Note

See Connecting Cables

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.

• You

for further information regarding cable connections.

can purchase the locking device from an electronics store, an online shop, or our service center.

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

RETURN

EXIT

MagicInfo

1. POWER

OFF

3. Number Buttons Used

Turns the product On.

Turns the product Off.

to use MagicInfo.

Press to change the channel.

to enter the password during the OSD adjustment or

4. DEL / GUIDE button

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The "-" button is used to select Digital channels.

Electronic Program Guide (EPG) display.

- This function does not work for this LCD Display.

5. + VOL -

SOURCE

D.MENU DTV menu display

8. TOOLS

9. Up-Down Left-Right buttons

10.

11. COLOR BUTTONS Press to add or delete channels and to store channels to the

INFO

Adjusts the audio volume.

Selects a connected external input source or MagicInfo mode.

Press the button to change the input signal SOURCE.

Changing the SOURCE is only allowed for external devices that are connected to the LCD Display at the time.

- This function does not work for this LCD Display.

Use to quickly select frequently used functions.

- This function does not work for this LCD Display.

Moves from one menu item to another horizontally, vertically or adjusts selected menu values.

Current corner of the screen.

favorite channel list in the “Channel List” menu.

picture information is displayed on the upper left

12.

13. MTS/DUAL

TTX/MIX

- This function does not work for this LCD Display.

channels provide written information services via tele-

TV text.

- Teletext Buttons

- This function does not work for this LCD Display.

MTS-

You can select MTS (Multichannel Television Stereo) mode.

Audio Type MTS/S_Mode Default

FM Stereo Mono Mono Manual

Stereo Mono ↔ Stereo

SAP Mono ↔ SAP Mono

Change

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

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- This function does not work for this LCD Display.

This

button is used to return to the immediately previous

channel.

- This function does not work for this LCD Display.

MUTE

15.

CH/P In TV mode, selects TV channels.

16.

17. TV

18. MENU Opens the on-screen menu and exits from the menu or

19.

20.

21. MagicInfo MagicInfo Quick Launch Button.

RETURN

EXIT

Pauses played on the lower left corner of the screen. The audio comes back on if MUTE or - VOL + is pressed in the Mute mode.

- This function does not work for this LCD Display.

Selects the TV mode directly.

- This function does not work for this LCD Display.

closes the adjustment menu.

Returns to the previous menu.

Exits from the menu screen.

(mutes) the audio output temporarily. This is dis-

Note

Mechanical Layout(400EX(n))

Mechanical Layout

button is disabled for products that do not support

This MagicInfo.

LCD Display Head

Installation VESA Bracket

Introduction

•

• Purchasing VESA Bracket and Installation Information : Please contact your nearest

• At least 2 persons are needed in order to move the LCD Display.

• SAMSUNG is not responsible for any product damage or any injury caused by installation

Dimensions

When installing VESA, make sure to comply with the international VESA standards.

SAMSUNG Distributor to place an order. After your order is placed, installation professionals will visit you and install the bracket.

at customer's discretion.

Notice

securing the bracket on a wall, use only machine screws of 6 mm diameter and 8 to 12

For mm length.

Wall Bracket Installation

• Contact a technician for installing the wall bracket.

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• SAMSUNG

• This product is for installing on cement walls. The product may not stay in place when

Components

Only use the components and accessories shipped with the product.

Wall Bracket(1) Hinge(Left 1, Right1)Plastic

Electronics is not responsible for any damages to the product or harm to

customers when the installation is done by the customer.

installed on plaster or wood.

Screw Hanger (4)

(A)(11)

Screw (B)(4)

Anchor (11)

Wall Bracket Assembly

Note

There are two hinges(left and right). Use the correct one.

Insert and tighten the Captive Screw in the direction of the arrow.

When done, mount the wall bracket on the wall.

A - Captive Screw

B - Wall Bracket

C - Hinge (Left)

D - Hinge (Right)

2. Before of the product is correct.

drilling into the wall, check if the length between the two locking holes at the back

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If the length is too short or long, loosen all or some of the 4screws on the wall bracket to adjust the length.

A - Length between the two locking holes

3. Check the installation diagram and mark the drill points on the wall. Use the 5.0 mm bit to

drill holes deeper than 35 mm. Fix each anchor in the corresponding hole. Match each of the brackets and hinge holes to the corresponding anchor holes and insert and tighten the 11 screws A.

To mount the product on the wall bracket

shape of the product may vary depending on the model. (The assemblies of the plastic

The hanger and the screw are the same)

1. Remove the 4 screws on the back of the product.

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2. Insert the screw B into the plastic hanger.

Notice

• Mount

and right plastic hangers.

• Be careful when installing the product on the bracket as fingers can be caught in the

holes.

• Make sure the wall bracket is securely fixed to the wall, or the product may not stay

in place after installation.

3. Tighten the 4 screws in step 2 (plastic hanger + screw B)to the rear holes of the product.

4. Remove holes (1). Then place the product(2) so that it is firmly fixed to the bracket. Make sure to re-insert and tighten the safety pin (3) to securely hold the product to the bracket.

the product on the wall bracket and make sure it is properly fixed to the left

safety pin (3) and insert the 4 product holders into the corresponding bracket

A - LCD Display

B - Wall Bracket

C - Wall

Wall Bracket Angle Adjustment

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Adjust the bracket angle to -2° before installing it on the wall.

1. Fix the product to the wall bracket.

2. Hold

You can adjust the bracket angle between -2° and 15°.

the product at the top in the center and pull it forward (direction of the arrow) to

adjust the angle.

Note

Make sure to use the top center, and not the left or the right side of the product to adjust the angle.