Samsung SMC-145 User Manual

COLOR MONITOR

SMC-145

User Guide

English

USER'S MANUAL

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these Instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug.
A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other.
A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong.
The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety.
If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at
plugs, convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the
apparatus.

11. Only use attachment/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket
or table specified by the manufacturer or sold
with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use
caution when moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long
periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required
when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply
cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen
into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture
does not operate normally or has been dropped.

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RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE REAR COVER. NO USER SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFER TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.

CAUTION

DO NOT OPEN

Graphic Symbol Explanation

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated ‘dangerous voltage’ within the

product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to

constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the appliance.

Warning - To Prevent Fire or Shock Hazard,Do Not

Expose This Monitor To Rain or Moisture.

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Caution

Power source is indicated on the rear of the set. It contains high-voltage parts.
If you remove the cover, it may cause fire or electric shock. Do not remove the
cover by yourself. (Control switches are at the front of the monitor.)

1. Read Instructions : All the safety and operating instructions should be
read before the appliance is operated.

2. Retain Instructions : The safety and operating instructions should be
retained for future reference.

3. Heed Warnings : All warnings on the monitor and in the operating
instructions should be adhered to.

4. Follow Instructions : All operating and user instructions should be
followed.

5. Cleaning : Unplug this monitor from the wall outlet before cleaning.
Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for
cleaning.
Exception. A monitor that is meant for uninterrupted service and that for
some specific reason, such as the possibility of the loss of an authorization
code for a CATV converter is not intended to be unplugged by the user for
cleaning or any other purpose may exclude the reference to unplugging
the monitor in the cleaning description otherwise required in Item 5.

6. Attachments : Do not use attachments not recommended by Samsung
as they may cause hazards.

7. Water and Moisture : Do not use this monitor near water for example,
near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement
or near a swimming pool and the like wet basement or near a swimming
pool and the like.

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8. Accessories :

Do not place this monitor on an unstable cart, stand,
tripod, bracket or table. The monitor may fall, causing serious injury to a
child or adult and serious damage to the appliance. Use only with a cart,
stand, tripod. bracket or table recommended by Samsung or sold with
the monitor. Any mounting of the monitor should follow Samsung’s
instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by
Samsung.

9. Ventilation :

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for
ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the monitor and to protect
it from overheating and these openings should never be blocked by
placing the monitor on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. This
monitor should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register.
This monitor should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a
bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or Samsung’s
instructions have been adhered to.

10. Power Sources :

This monitor should be operated only from the type of
power source indicated on the making label. If you are not sure of the
type of power supply to your installation site, consult your Samsung
dealer or local power company. This product shall be connected to a
MAINS socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.

11. Grounding or Polarization :

For monitors equipped with a 3-wire
grounding-type plug having a third(grounding) pin. This plug will only
fit into a grounding type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are
unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to
replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
grounding-type plug.

12. Power :

Cord Protection-Power supply cords should be routed so that
they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or
against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience
receptacles and the point where they exit from the monitor. To disconnect
the apparatus from the mains, the plug must be pulled out from the mains
socket, therefore the mains plug shall be readily operable or equivalent.

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13. Lightning : For added protection for this monitor during a lightning
storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time,
unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the cable system. This will
prevent damage to the monitor due to lightning and power-line surges.

14. Overloading : Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this
can result in a risk of fire of electric shock.

15. Object and liquid Entry : Never push objects of any kind into this
monitor through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or
short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.
Never spill liquid of any kind on the monitor.

16. Servicing : Do not attempt to service this monitor yourself as opening or
removing cover may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

17. Handing : Do not put vessels such as vases filled with liquids on this
monitor. This apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing.

18. Damage Requiring Service : Unplug this monitor from the wall outlet
and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following
conditions.

a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.

b. If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the monitor.

c. If the monitor has been exposed to rain or water.

d. If the monitor does not operate normally by following the operating
instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the
operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls
may result in damage and require extensive work by a qualified
technician to restore the monitor to its normal operation.

e. If the monitor has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.

f. When the monitor exhibits a distinct change in performance-this
indicates a need for service.

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19. Replacement Parts : When replacement parts are required, be sure the
service technician has used replacement parts specified by Samsung or
have the same characteristics as the original parts.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other
hazards.

20. Safety Check : Upon completion of any service or repairs to this
monitor, ask the service technician to preform safety checks to
determine that the monitor is in proper operating condition.

FCC information

Warning

This equipment has been tested and found to comply the limits for a class A
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules and ICES-003 of
Industry Canada.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
This equipment generate, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause

harmful interference to radio communications.

Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference
at his own expense.

User-Installer Caution

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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