Samsung S32D850T User Guide

User Manual

S27D850T S32D850T

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.

BN46-00424A-17

BEFORE USING THE

PRODUCT

PREPARATIONS 18 Checking the Contents

7 Copyright

7 Icons used in this manual

8 Cleaning

9 Securing the Installation Space

9 Precautions for storage

10 Safety Precautions

10 Symbols for safety precautions

11 Electricity and Safety 12 Installation and Safety

14 Operation

17 Correct posture to use the product

18 Checking the Components

19 Parts

CONNECTING AND USING

A SOURCE DEVICE

19 Frontal Button 21 Reverse Side

23 Installation

23 Attaching the Stand

24 Installing a Wall-mount Kit or Desktop Stand

26 Adjusting the Product Tilt and Height 26 Rotating the Monitor Screen

27 Anti-theft Lock

28 "MagicRotation Auto"

29 Rotating the monitor

30 Before Connecting

30 Pre-connection Checkpoints

Table Of Contents

30 Connecting and Using a PC

30 Connection Using the DVI Cable

31 Connection Using the DVI-HDMI Cable

32 Connection Using the HDMI Cable 33 Connection Using the HDMI-DVI Cable

34 Connection Using the DP Cable

35 Connecting to Headphones or Speakers 36 Connecting the Power

37 Tidying Up the Connected Cables

38 Connecting the Product to a PC as a

USB HUB

38 Connecting a PC to the Product

38 Utilizing the Product as a USB HUB

40 Driver Installation

41 Setting Optimum Resolution

SCREEN SETUP 42 Brightness

42 Configuring Brightness

43 Contrast

43 Configuring Contrast

44 Sharpness

44 Configuring Sharpness

45 Game Mode

45 Configuring Game Mode

46 SAMSUNG MAGIC Bright

46 Configuring SAMSUNG MAGIC Bright

48 SAMSUNG MAGIC Upscale

48 Configuring SAMSUNG MAGIC Upscale

49 Color

49 Configuring Color

51 HDMI Black Level

51 Configuring the HDMI Black Level Settings

Table Of Contents

52 Response Time

52 Configuring the Response Time

SCREEN ADJUSTMENT 53 Image Size

53 Changing the Image Size

55 H-Position & V-Position

55 Configuring H-Position & V-Position

56 PIP/PBP

57 Configuring PIP/PBP Mode 58 Configuring Size 59 Configuring Position 60 Configuring Sound Source 61 Configuring Source 63 Configuring Image Size 67 Configuring Contrast

COORDINATING OSD 69 Language

69 Configuring Language

70 Display Time

70 Configuring Display Time

71 Transparency

71 Changing Transparency

SETUP AND RESET 72 ECO

72 Eco Light Sensor 75 Eco Saving 76 Eco Icon Display

77 USB Super Charging

77 Configuring USB Super Charging

79 DisplayPort Ver.

79 Configuring DisplayPort Ver.

80 PC/AV Mode

80 Configuring PC/AV Mode

Table Of Contents

82 Source Detection

82 Configuring Source Detection

83 Key Repeat Time

83 Configuring Key Repeat Time

84 Off Timer

84 Configuring Off Timer 85 Configuring Turn Off After

86 Reset All

86 Initializing Settings (Reset All)

INFORMATION MENU AND

OTHERS

INSTALLING THE

SOFTWARE

TROUBLESHOOTING

GUIDE

87 Information

87 Displaying Information

88 Configuring Brightness, Contrast and

Volume from the Initial Screen

89 Easy Setting Box

89 Installing the Software

90 Removing the Software

91 Requirements Before Contacting

Samsung Customer Service Center

91 Testing the Product 91 Checking the Resolution and Frequency

91 Check the following.

94 Q & A

SPECIFICATIONS 96 General

98 PowerSaver

99 Standard Signal Mode Table

Table Of Contents

APPENDIX

INDEX

101 Responsibility for the Pay Service (Cost

to Customers)

101 Not a product defect

101 A Product damage caused by customer's fault 101 Others

103 Correct Disposal

103 Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste

Electrical & Electronic Equipment)

103 Extended warranty

104 Terminology

Table Of Contents

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

2014 Samsung Electronics

 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.

Icons used in this manual

The following images are for reference only. Real-life situations may differ from what is shown in the images.

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.

1. Power off the monitor and computer.

2. Disconnect the power cord from the monitor.

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 monitor with a clean, soft and dry cloth.

 Do not apply a cleaning agent that contains alcohol,

solvent, or surfactant to the monitor.

 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 monitor.

5. Connect the power cord to the product after cleaning the product.

6. Power on the monitor and computer.

Before Using the Product

3.93 inches (10 cm)

Securing the Installation Space

Ensure some space around the product for ventilation. An internal temperature rise may cause fire and

damage the product. Be sure to allow the amount of space as shown below or greater when installing

the product.

The exterior may differ depending on the product.

Precautions for storage

Be sure to contact Samsung Customer Service Center if the inside of the monitor 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.

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

Caution

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

Symbols for safety precautions

Warning

Caution

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 plug many products into the same power socket.

 Otherwise, the socket may overheat and 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 unstable 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. Do not weigh the power cord down with a heavy object.

 A damaged power cord may cause an electric shock or fire.

Do not place the power cord or product near heat sources.

 An electric shock or fire may result.

Remove foreign substances such as dust around the plug pins and power socket with a dry cloth.

 Otherwise, a fire may result.

Before Using the Product

Caution

Do not unplug the power cord when the product is in use.

 The product may become damaged by an electric shock.

Do not use the power cord for products other than authorized products supplied by Samsung.

 An electric shock or fire may result.

Keep the power socket where the power cord is connected unobstructed.

 If any problem occurs in the product, unplug the power cable to completely

cut the power to the product.

Power to the product cannot be completely cut off with the power button.

Hold the plug when disconnecting the power cord from the power socket.

 An electric shock or fire may result.

Installation and Safety

Warning

DO NOT PLACE CANDLES, INSECT REPELLANTS OR CIGARETTES ON TOP OF THE PRODUCT. DO NOT INSTALL THE PRODUCT NEAR HEAT SOURCES.

 Otherwise, a fire may result.

Avoid installing the product in a narrow space with bad ventilation, such as a bookshelf or wall closet.

 Otherwise, a fire may result due to an increased internal temperature.

Keep the plastic packaging bag for the product in a place that cannot be reached by children.

 Children may suffocate.

Before Using the Product

Do not install the product on an unstable or vibrating surface (insecure shelf, sloped surface, etc.).

 The product may fall and break or cause a personal 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.

 An electric shock or fire may result.

Do not expose the product to direct sunlight, heat, or a hot object such as a stove.

 Otherwise, the product lifespan may be reduced, or a fire may result.

Caution

Do not install the product within the reach of young children.

 The product may fall and injure children.

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.

Take care not to drop the product when moving it.

 Otherwise, 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 break or cause a personal injury.

 Install the product only on cabinets or shelves of the right size.

Before Using the Product

SAMSUNG

Put down the product carefully.

 The product may fall and break or cause a personal injury.

Installing the product in an unusual place (a place exposed to a lot of fine dust, chemical substances, extreme temperatures or a significant presence of moisture, or a place where the product will operate continuously for an extended period of time) may seriously affect its performance.

 Be sure to consult Samsung Customer Service Center before installation if

you want to install the product at such a place.

Operation

Warning

High voltage runs through the product. Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the product on your own.

 An electric shock or fire may result.

 Contact Samsung Customer Service Center for repair.

Before moving the product, turn off the power switch and disconnect the power cable and all other connected cables.

 Otherwise, the power cord may be damaged and a fire or electric shock may

result.

If the product generates a strange noise, a burning smell, or smoke, remove 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.

 The product may fall, and your child may become injured or seriously

harmed.

If the product falls or the exterior is damaged, power off the product, remove the power cord, and contact Samsung Customer Service Center.

 Otherwise, an electric shock or fire may result.

Do not put a heavy object, toy, or sweets on top of the product.

 The product or heavy objects may fall as children try to reach for the toy 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.

 An electric shock or fire may result.

Do not drop objects on the product or apply impact.

 An electric shock or fire may result.

Do not move the product by pulling the power cord or any cable.

 Otherwise, the power cable may be damaged and product failure, an electric

shock or fire may result.

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 the power cord or any cable.

 Otherwise, the power cable may be damaged and product failure, an electric

shock or fire may result.

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.

 Otherwise, a fire may result from an increased internal temperature.

Do not insert a metallic object (a chopstick, coin, hair pin, etc.) or inflammable object (paper, match, etc.) into the vent or ports of the product.

 If water or any foreign substance enters the product, be sure to power off the

product, remove the power cord, and 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.

 If water or any foreign substance enters the product, be sure to power off the

product, remove the power cord, and contact Samsung Customer Service

Center.

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

Before Using the Product

-_-

Caution

Leaving the screen fixed on a stationary image for an extended period of time may cause afterimage burn-in or defective pixels.

 If you are not going to use the product for an extended period of time,

activate power-saving mode or a moving-picture screen saver.

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).

 Otherwise, a fire may result from accumulated dust, overheating, an electric

shock, or electric leakage.

Use the product at the recommended resolution and frequency.

 Your eyesight may deteriorate.

Looking at the screen too close for an extended period of time can deteriorate your eyesight.

Do not hold the monitor upside-down or move it by holding the stand.

 The product may fall and break or cause a personal injury.

Do not use humidifiers or stoves around the product.

 An electric shock or fire 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 the small accessories used with the product out of reach of children.

Before Using the Product

50 cm

Exercise caution when adjusting the product angle or stand height.

 Otherwise, children's fingers or hands may become stuck and injured.

 Tilting the product excessively may cause it to fall and result in personal

injury.

Do not place heavy objects on the product.

 Product failure or personal injure may result.

When using headphones or earphones, do not turn the volume too high.

 Having the sound too loud may damage your hearing.

Correct posture to use the product

Use the product in the correct posture as follows:

 Straighten your back.

 Allow a distance of 45 to 50 cm between your eye and the screen, and look slightly

downward at the screen.

Keep your eyes directly in front of the screen.

 Adjust the angle so light does not reflect on the screen.

 Keep your forearms perpendicular to your upper arms and level with the back of

your hands.

 Keep your elbows at about a right angle.

 Adjust the height of the product so you can keep your knees bent at 90 degrees or

more, your heels attached to the floor, and your arms lower than your heart.

Before Using the Product

Preparations

1.1 Checking the Contents

1.1.1 Checking the Components

 Contact the dealer from whom you purchased the product if any item is missing.

 The appearance of the components and items sold separately may differ from the image shown.

Components

Quick setup guide Warranty card

(Not available in some locations)

Power cable DVI cable (optional) HDMI cable (optional)

HDMI-DVI cable (optional) DP cable (optional) USB 3.0 cable (optional)

Stereo cable (optional) Wall-mount bracket (optional) Mini DP to DP gender (optional)

User manual (optional)

SCREW-TAPTYPE (optional)

 Components may vary depending on the country.

 Recommend to use the HDMI cable and DP cable which is provided by the supplier.

 The optimal resolution may not be available when using a non-high speed HDMI or

HDMI-DVI cable.

 To ensure the screen displays properly, a standard DP or HDMI cable is recommended. The DP

and HDMI cables must support a resolution of 2560 x 1440 at 60 Hz.

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Preparations

SOURCE PIP/PBP

Function Key Guide

1.2 Parts

1.2.1 Frontal Button

The color and shape of parts may differ from what is shown.

Specifications are subject to change without notice to improve quality.

Icons Description

The Eco Light Sensor feature optimizes the view condition and contributes to power saving by adjusting the screen brightness depending on the ambient light intensity.

Open or close the onscreen display (OSD) menu, or return to the parent menu.

 OSD control lock: Maintain the current settings, or lock the OSD

control to prevent unintended changes to settings.

 Enable: To lock the OSD control, press and hold the [ ] button for

10 seconds.

 Disable: To unlock the OSD control, press and hold the [ ] button

for 10 seconds.

If the OSD control is locked,

Brightness

PIP/PBP

Press [ ] to display and access the following menu items.

 Eco Light Sensor - Sensitivity - Brightness Level - Eco Saving -

, Contrast and Volume can be adjusted.

and ECO are available. Information can be viewed.

Eco Icon Display

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Icons Description

Move to the upper or lower menu or adjust the value for an option on the OSD menu.

Adjust the screen brightness, contrast and volume.

Confirm a menu selection.

Pressing the [ ] button when the OSD menu is not displayed will change the input source (DVI/HDMI/DisplayPort). If you power on the

product or change the input source by pressing the [ ] button, a message that shows the changed input source will appear at the top left corner of the screen.

Press the button when configuring settings for the PIP/PBP function is required.

Function Key Guide

Turn the screen on or off.

When a control button on the product is pressed, the Function Key Guide will be displayed before the onscreen menu opens. (The guide shows the function of the button pressed.)

To access the onscreen menu when the guide is displayed, press the corresponding button again.

The Function Key Guide may vary depending on the function or product model.

Refer to the actual product.

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Preparations

1.2.2 Reverse Side

The color and shape of parts may differ from what is shown.

Specifications are subject to change without notice to improve quality.

Port Description

Connect the power cord for your monitor to the [POWER IN] port on the back of the product.

Connects to a source device via a DVI cable.

Connect to a source device using an HDMI cable.

Connects to a PC using a DP cable.

Connects to a PC using a USB cable.

This port can only connect to a PC.

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Preparations

Port Description

Connect to a USB device. Compatible with a USB cable version 3.0 or lower.

High-speed charging is possible using the [ ] and [ ]

ports only. These ports charge devices faster than typical USB

ports. The speed depends on the connected devices.

Connect to an audio output device such as headphones.

Connect to an audio-input source using an audio cable.

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1.3 Installation

1.3.1 Attaching the Stand

 Before assembling the product, place the product down on a flat and stable surface so that the

screen is facing downwards.

 The color and shape of parts may differ from what is shown. Specifications are subject to change

without notice to improve quality.

Place a protective cloth or cushion on a flat surface. Next, place the product with the face down on top of the cloth or cushion. Rotate the stand body about 90°.

- Caution

Do not place your hands in the swiveling area.

After rotating the stand, place the product upright.

Do not put the hand below the stand body.

Do not hold the product upside down only by the stand.

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Preparations

1.3.2 Installing a Wall-mount Kit or Desktop Stand

The color and shape of parts may differ from what is shown.

Specifications are subject to change without notice to improve quality.

Before Installation

Power the product off and remove the power cable from the power socket.

Place a protective cloth or cushion on a flat surface. Next, place the product with the face down on top of the cloth or cushion.

Unfasten the screw from the back of the product.

Remove the rear cover by pulling the corners in the direction of the arrows.

Lift and detach the stand.

Detach the cover from the back of the product in the direction indicated by the arrows.

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Preparations

Installing a Wall-mount Kit or Desktop Stand

Attach the wall-mount kit or desktop stand here

Wall-mount bracket (optional)

Align the grooves and tightly fasten the screws on the bracket on the product with the corresponding

parts on the wall-mount kit or desktop stand you want to attach.

Notes

 Using a screw longer than the standard length can damage the internal components of the

product.

 The length of screws required for a wall mount that does not comply with the VESA standards may

vary depending on the specifications.

 Do not use screws that do not comply with the VESA standards. Do not attach the wall-mount kit

or desktop stand using excessive force. The product may get damaged or fall and cause personal injury. Samsung shall not be held liable for any damage or injury caused by using improper screws or attaching the wall-mount kit or desktop stand using excessive force.

 Samsung shall not be held liable for any product damage or personal injury caused by using a

wallmount kit other than the one specified or from an attempt to install the wall-mount kit on your own.

 To mount the product on a wall, ensure you purchase a wall-mount kit that can be installed 10 cm

or farther away from the wall.

 Be sure to use a wall-mount kit that complies with the standards.

 To install the product on a wall using the wall-mount kit, remove the stand.

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4 5 6

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1.3.3 Adjusting the Product Tilt and Height

The color and shape of parts may differ from what is shown.

Specifications are subject to change without notice to improve quality.

-5° (±2°) ~ 20° (±2°) 0 ~ 130 mm (±2 mm)

 The monitor tilt and height can be adjusted.

 Hold the top center of the product and adjust the height carefully.

1.3.4 Rotating the Monitor Screen

You can rotate your monitor as shown below.

 Adjust the screen following the arrow direction.

 Rotate the screen in clockwise direction till it becomes completely vertical to the desktop.

 The monitor may get damaged if you rotate the screen without tilt, or counter clockwise direction.

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1.3.5 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. The lock device is sold separately.

The color and shape of parts may differ from what is shown. Specifications are subject to change

without notice to improve quality.

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.

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1.4 "MagicRotation Auto"

The "MagicRotation Auto" function detects the rotation of monitors that are fitted with a rotation sensor

and rotates the Windows screen accordingly.

[Software Installation]

1 Insert the user manual CD provided with the product into the CD-ROM drive. 2 Follow the instructions given on the screen to proceed with installation.

After installation, the application menu language will be displayed in the language of the operating

system.

(This complies with the basic policies of Windows.)

[Caution]

1 Compatible only with Windows 7 (32 bit or 64 bit) and Windows 8 (32 bit or 64 bit). 2 Compatible with a graphics card that complies with the DDC/CI and MS API standards

With a graphics card that does not comply with the aforementioned standards,

the "MagicRotation Auto" function may not be available.

3 To maximize the performance of the function, update the graphics card driver to the latest version. 4 Fourteen languages are available as installation languages.

5 If the orientation is set to a mode other than "Landscape" in the screen resolution menu on

Windows 7, the "MagicRotation Auto" function may not work properly.

6 The OSD menu will be displayed if the monitor is rotated. When the monitor is rotated, the screen

reconfiguration process may be displayed or screen burn-in may appear, depending on the graphics

card. This is performed by the Windows operating system and has nothing to do with the product.

7 If you do not want the screen to rotate automatically when the monitor is rotated, press the Windows

and L keys at the same time to lock the Windows operating system. If the operating system cannot

be locked, it is due to the constraints of Windows API and has nothing to do with the product.

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0° 90°

SOURCE

PIP/PBP

MENU SOURCE PIP/PBP

1.5 Rotating the monitor

When rotating the monitor, the rotation angle is displayed on the monitor screen.

The on-screen display (OSD) menu items will automatically rotate when the screen rotates.

[Caution]

1 If the "MagicRotation Auto" software is not installed on the monitor, contents on the screen cannot

be rotated. The OSD can still rotate by 90° and display properly.

2 Once rotated, the OSD may appear in a different view mode from the mode before it was rotated.

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Connecting and Using a Source Device

DVI IN

2.1 Before Connecting

2.1.1 Pre-connection Checkpoints

 Before connecting a source device, read the user manual provided with it.

The number and locations of ports on source devices may differ from device to device.

 Do not connect the power cable until all connections are completed.

Connecting the power cable during connection may damage the product.

 Check the types of ports at the back of the product you want to connect.

2.2 Connecting and Using a PC

Select a connection method suitable for your PC.

 Connecting parts may differ in different products.

 To ensure the screen displays properly, do not use DVI-to-DP, HDMI-to-DP, micro HDMI-to-DP or

other nonstandard cables bought from a dealer. It is recommended that you use the cables that came with the product.

2.2.1 Connection Using the DVI Cable

Do not connect the power cable before connecting all other cables.

Ensure you connect a source device first before connecting the power cable.

1 Connect the DVI cable to the [DVI IN] port on the back of the product and the DVI port on the PC. 2 Press [ ] to change the input source to DVI.

 Provided ports may vary depending on the product.

 If audio is supported and the stereo cable is connected, the Volume can be adjusted using the

[ ] buttons on the front of the product.

 Using a DVI cable that does not come with the product may degrade the display resolution.

2 Connecting and Using a Source Device

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