Samsung PE40C User Manual

User Manual

PE40C PE46C PE55C

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.

BN46-00299C-03

BEFORE USING THE

PRODUCT

PREPARATIONS 23 Checking the Contents

13 Copyright

14 Cleaning

14 Storage

15 Safety Precautions

15 Symbols 16 Electricity and Safety 17 Installation 19 Operation

23 Removing the Packaging (for PE40C and

PE46C models only)

24 Removing the Packaging (for PE55C models

only)

25 Checking the Components

28 Parts

28 Control Panel 30 Reverse Side 31 Anti-theft Lock 32 Remote Control 35 Connection Using an IR Stereo Cable

36 Before Installing the Product (Installation

Guide)

36 Tilting Angle and Rotation 37 Ventilation

38 Dimensions

39 Installing the Wall Mount

39 Preparing before installing Wall-Mount 39 Installing the Wall Mount Kit 39 Wall Mount Kit Specifications (VESA)

41 Remote Control

41 Cable Connection 44 Connection 46 Control Codes

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CONNECTING AND USING

A SOURCE DEVICE

60 Before Connecting

60 Pre-connection Checkpoints

61 Connecting and Using a PC

61 Connecting to a PC 64 Changing the Resolution Using a PC

66 Connecting an External Monitor

67 Connecting to a Video Device

67 Connection Using the AV Cable 67 Connection Using the Component Cable 68 Connection Using an HDMI-DVI Cable 68 Connection Using an HDMI Cable 69 Connecting to an Audio System

70 Connecting the PC module (sold

separately)

70 MagicInfo

73 Changing the Input source

73 Source

USING MDC 74 Configuring Settings for Multi Control

74 Configuring settings for Multi Control

75 MDC Programme Installation/

Uninstallation

75 Installation 75 Uninstallation

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76 What is MDC?

76 Connecting to MDC 78 Connection Management 79 User Login 80 Auto Set ID 81 Cloning 82 Command Retry 83 Getting Started with MDC 84 Main Screen Layout 85 Menus 88 Screen Adjustment 91 Advanced features 94 Sound Adjustment 94 System Setup 105 Tool Settings 109 Other Functions 114 Troubleshooting Guide

SCREEN ADJUSTMENT 116 Picture Mode

116 If the input source is PC, DVI or DisplayPort 117 If the input source is AV, Component, HDMI

117 Backlight / Contrast / Brightness /

Sharpness / Colo(u)r / Tint (G/R)

119 Screen Adjustment

119 Picture Size 120 Zoom/Position

121 4:3 Screen Size 121 PC Screen Adjustment 121 Resolution Select

122 Auto Adjustment

122 Rotation

123 Aspect Ratio

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124 Advanced Settings

125 Dynamic Contrast 125 Black Tone 125 Flesh Tone 125 RGB Only Mode 125 Colo(u)r Space 125 White Balance 126 10p White Balance (Off / On) 126 Gamma 126 Expert Pattern 126 Motion Lighting (Off / On)

127 Picture Options

128 Colo(u)r Tone 128 Colo(u)r Temp. 128 Digital Noise Filter 128 MPEG Noise Filter 129 HDMI Black Level 129 Film Mode 129 Calibrated value(Calibrated Value) 129 Dynamic Backlight

130 Reset Picture

SOUND ADJUSTMENT 131 Sound Mode

132 Sound Effect

132 Speaker Settings

133 Reset Sound

NETWORK 134 Network Setting

134 Connecting to a Wired Network 136 Wired Network Settings 138 Connecting to a Wireless Network 139 Wireless Network Setting 141 WPS(PBC)

142 Network Status

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142 Wi-Fi Direct

143 Soft AP

144 AllShare Settings

144 Using the AllShare Play Function

144 Device Name

SYSTEM 145 Multi Control

145 Configuring settings for Multi Control

146 Time

146 Clock set 146 Sleep Timer 147 On Timer 147 Off Timer 148 Holiday Management

149 Language

149 Rotate menu(Rotate Menu)

149 Eco Solution

149 Energy Saving 150 Eco Sensor (Off / On) 150 No Signal Power Off 150 Auto Power Off (Off / On)

151 Security

151 Safety Lock (Off / On) 151 Button Lock (Off / On) 151 Change PIN

152 PIP

152 Auto Protection Time

153 Screen Burn Protection

153 Pixel Shift 154 Timer 154 Immediate display(Immediate Display) 155 Side Grey(Side Gray)

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155 Ticker

156 Video Wall

156 Video Wall 156 Format 157 Horizontal 157 Vertical 157 Screen Position

158 Source AutoSwitch Settings

159 General

159 Max. Power Saving 159 Game Mode 160 BD Wise 160 Menu Transparency 160 Sound Feedback 160 Auto Power 160 Standby Control 161 Lamp Schedule 161 OSD Display 161 Power On Adjustment 161 Temperature Control

162 Anynet+(HDMI-CEC)

162 Anynet+(HDMI-CEC) 163 Auto Turn Off (No / Yes)

165 DivX® Video On Demand

165 Play Mode(Player Mode)

165 Magic Clone

166 Reset System

166 Reset All

166 PC module power(PC Module Power)

166 Synced power-on(Synced Power-On) 166 Synced power-off(Synced Power-Off)

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SUPPORT

167 Software Update

167 By USB 167 Alternative Software

168 Contact Samsung

168 Contents Home

168 MagicInfo Lite 168 MagicInfo Premium S 169 MagicInfo Videowall S 169 AllShare Play 170 Source

ALLSHARE PLAY 171 What is AllShare Play?

171 Read the following before using AllShare Play

with a USB device 173 Using a USB device 174 Connecting to a PC over a network 175 Using the AllShare Play features

176 Using the Basic AllShare Play Features

176 Sorting the file lists 177 Playing Selected Files 177 Copying Files 178 Creating a Playlist

179 My list(My List)

179 My list(My List) options

180 Videos

180 Playing a Video

181 Photos

181 Viewing a Photo (or Slide Show)

182 Music

182 Playing Music

183 Videos / Photos / Music Play Option

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185 Supported Subtitle and AllShare Play file

formats

185 Subtitle 185 Supported image resolutions 186 Supported music file formats 186 Supported Video Formats

MAGICINFO LITE 188 File Formats Compatible with MagicInfo

Lite Player

189 Contents

196 MagicInfo Lite

196 Network Schedule 198 Local schedule 199 Internal AutoPlay 200 USB AutoPlay

201 Local Schedule Manager

201 Registering a Local schedule 205 Modifying a Local schedule 207 Deleting a Local schedule 208 Running a Local schedule 209 Stopping a Local Schedule 210 Viewing the details of a Local schedule 212 Copying a Local schedule

214 Content Manager

214 Copying content 215 Deleting content

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216 Settings

216 Server Network Setting 217 Default content duration 217 Content ratio 217 Image Effect 217 Default content 217 Screen layout 217 Schedule Name 218 Safety Remove USB Device(Safety Remove

USB)

218 Delete all content 218 Reset Settings

219 When Content is Running

219 Viewing the details of the content that is running 220 Changing the settings for the content that is

running

MAGICINFO PREMIUM S 221 File Formats Compatible with MagicInfo

Premium S Player

225 Network Schedule Multiframe 225 Template files and LFD(.lfd) files 226 Others

231 MagicInfo Premium S

231 Network Schedule 232 Local Schedule 233 Template Player 234 Internal AutoPlay 235 USB AutoPlay

236 Local Schedule Manager

236 Registering a Local Schedule 240 Modifying a Local Schedule 242 Deleting a Local schedule 243 Running a Local Schedule 244 Stopping a Local Schedule 245 Viewing the details of a Local Schedule 247 Copying a Local Schedule

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249 Template Manager

249 Registering a Template

254 Content Manager

254 Copying content 255 Deleting content

256 Settings

256 Server Network Setting 257 Default content duration 257 Content ratio 257 Image Effect 257 Default content 257 Screen layout 257 Schedule Name 257 Safety Remove USB Device(Safely Remove

USB) 258 Delete all content 258 Reset Settings

259 When Content is Running

259 Viewing the details of the content that is running 260 Changing the settings for the content that is

running

MAGICINFO VIDEOWALL S 261 File Formats Compatible with MagicInfo

Videowall S Player

263 Restrictions

264 MagicInfo Videowall S

264 Settings 264 Default Storage 264 Default Content 265 Screen Layout 265 Port 265 Safety Remove USB Device(Safely Remove

USB) 265 Reset Settings

266 When Content is Running

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TROUBLESHOOTING

GUIDE

SPECIFICATIONS 278 General

APPENDIX 284 Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE

267 Requirements Before Contacting

Samsung Customer Service Centre

267 Testing the Product 267 Checking the Resolution and Frequency 268 Check the followings.

276 Q & A

280 PowerSaver

281 Standard Signal Mode Table

283 Licence

290 Responsibility for the Pay Service (Cost

to Customers)

INDEX

290 Not a product defect 290 A Product damage caused by customer's fault 290 Others

291 Optimum Picture Quality and Afterimage

Burn-in Prevention

291 Optimum Picture Quality 292 Prevention of Afterimage Burn-in

294 Correct Disposal

294 Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste

Electrical & Electronic Equipment) 294 Correct disposal of batteries in this product

295 Terminology

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Copyright

The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice to improve quality.

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 and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

VESA, DPM and DDC are registered trademarks of the Video Electronics Standards Association.

Before Using the Product

Ownership of all other trademarks is attributed to their due owner.

 An adistration 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 centre 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

Cleaning

Before Using the Product

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.

Storage

High-glossy models can develop white stains on the surface if an ultrasonic wave humidifier is used

nearby.

Contact Customer Service Centre if the inside of the product needs cleaning (service fee will be charged).

Before Using the Product

Safety Precautions

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

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.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

Symbols

Warning

Caution

This symbol alerts you that important literature concerning operation and maintenance has been included with this product.

A serious or fatal injury may result if instructions are not followed.

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.

Before Using the Product

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.

Before Using the Product

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.

Installation

Warning

 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.

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 10 cm away from the wall to allow ventilation.

 An increased internal temperature may cause a fire.

Before Using the Product

Keep the plastic packaging out of the reach of children.

 Children may suffocate.

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.

Caution

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.

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.

Before Using the Product

SAMSUNG

Set down the product gently

 Product failure or personal injury may result.

Installing the product in an unusual place (a place exposed to a lot of fine pa

rticles, chemical substances or extreme temperatures, or an airport or train

station where the product should operate continuously for an extended period of

Operation

time) may seriously affect its performance.

 Be sure to consult Samsung Customer Service Centre if you want to install

the product at such a place.

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 Centre 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 Centre.

 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 Centre.

 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.

Before Using the Product

GAS

100

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.

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.

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.

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 Centre.

 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 Centre.

 Product failure, an electric shock or fire may result.

Before Using the Product

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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.

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.

Before Using the Product

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.

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.

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.

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 centre or to a store selling the same type of the battery or rechargeable battery.

Before Using the Product

Preparations

1.1 Checking the Contents

The appearance of the actual product may differ from the images shown.

1.1.1 Removing the Packaging (for PE40C and PE46C models only)

1 Open the packaging box. Be careful not to damage the product when you open the packaging with

a sharp instrument.

2 Remove the styrofoam from the product.

3 Check the product and remove the styrofoam and plastic bag.

The appearance of the actual product may differ from the image shown.

This image is for reference only.

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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Preparations

1.1.2 Removing the Packaging (for PE55C models only)

1 Remove the black locking device at the bottom of the box.

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.

4 Store the box in a dry area so that it can be used when moving the product in the future.

The appearance of actual components may differ from the image shown.

This image is for reference only.

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Preparations

1.1.3 Checking the Components

 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)

MagicInfo Lite Edition

Holder-Wire stand Holder-Ring (4EA)

Software CD

Power cord Remote Control Batteries

(Not available in some

User manual

locations)

D-SUB cable

1 Preparations

Preparations

Items sold separately

 The stand is not supplied.

 The following items can be purchased at your nearest retailer.

Wall-mount Kit Stand RS232C-Stereo cable

DVI cable HDMI-DVI cable DP cable

HDMI cable Video cable Component cable

Stereo cable AV cable RCA stereo cable

External sensor Kit PIM LAN cable

AV/Component Adapter AUDIO Adapter RS232C(OUT) Adapter

1 Preparations

Preparations

RS232C(IN) Adapter

The RS232C adapter can be used to connect to another monitor using the D-SUB (9-pin) type RS232C cable. Ensure you connect each of the adapters to the correct RS232C IN or OUT port on the product.

1 Preparations

Preparations

POWER

Panel Key

Remote sensor

Speaker

1.2 Parts

1.2.1 Control Panel

Panel Key

Buttons Description

Power on the product.

If you press the [ ] button when the product is turned on, the control

menu will be displayed.

To exit the OSD menu, press and hold the panel key for at least one second.

Move to the upper or lower menu. You can also adjust the value of an option.

Move to the left or right menu.

You can adjust the volume by moving the panel key left or right when the control menu is not displayed.

Remote sensor

The colour and shape of parts may differ from what is shown. Specifications are subject to change without notice to improve quality.

To control the remote control in front of the product, lower the remote control sensor in the direction of the arrow.

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Return

CONTENT

Preparations

Control menu

If you press the [ ] button on the panel key ("1.2.1 Control Panel") when the product is turned on, the control menu will be displayed.

Icons Description

Select the connected input source.

Move the panel key right to select Source [ ] in the control menu. When

the list of input sources is displayed, move the panel key up or down to select the desired input source. Next, press the panel key.

Display the OSD menu.

Move the panel key left to select menu [ ] in the control menu.

The OSD control screen will appear. Move the panel key right to select the desired menu. You can select a sub-menu item by moving the panel key up, down, left, or right. To change settings, select the desired menu and press the panel key.

Enter Contents Home mode.

Move the panel key up to select Contents Home [ ] in the control menu.

Power off the product.

Move the panel key down to select Power off [ ] in the control menu.

Next, press the panel key.

Exit the control menu.

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DP OUT RGB IN RJ45

IR /

AMBIENT

SENSOR IN

RS232C IN

RS232C

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

USB

DP IN

HDMI IN

DVI IN

RGB / DVI / HDMI / AV /

COMPONENT

AUDIO IN

USB

POWER

COMPONENT IN

OUT

Preparations

1.2.2 Reverse Side

The colour and shape of parts may differ from what is shown. Specifications are subject to change without notice to improve quality.

Port Description

[RS232C IN]

Connects to MDC using an RS232C-stereo cable.

[RS232C OUT]

[IR / AMBIENT SENSOR IN]

Supplies power to the external sensor board or receives the light sensor signal.

[AUDIO OUT] Connects to the audio of a source device.

[RGB / DVI / HDMI / AV / COMPONENT AUDIO IN]

[USB ]

Connect to audio input using an audio cable.

USB memory device port.

[DP IN] Connects to a PC using a DP cable.

[HDMI IN] Connects to a source device using an HDMI cable.

[DVI IN] Connects to a source device using a DVI cable or DP-DVI cable.

[DP OUT] Connects to another product using a DP cable.

[RGB IN] Connects to a source device using the D-SUB cable.

[AV IN / COMPONENT IN] Connects to a source device using the AV/component adapter.

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