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Samsung 400DX-2 manual

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  • Page 1

    ii LCD DISPLAY quick start guide 400DX-2, 400DXN-2, 460DX-2, 460DXN-2[...]

  • Page 2

    Introduction 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 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 groov[...]

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    Manuals Quick Setup Guide Warranty Card (Not available in all loca- tions) User's Guide MagicInfo Software CD, MagicInfo Manual CD (Applicable to the DXN-2 model only) Cables Power Cord Others Remote Control (BP59-00138A) Batteries (AAA X 2) (Not available in all loca- tions) BNC to RCA Adaptor Jack (Applicable to the DX-2 model only) Sold sep[...]

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    Sold separately Wall Mount KIT RGB to BNC Cable BNC to BNC Cable (Applicable to the DX-2 model only) RGB to Component Cable Semi Stand KIT Your LCD Display Front MENU button [MENU] Opens the on-screen menu and exits from the menu. Also use to exit the OSD menu or return to the previous menu. Navigate buttons (Up-Down buttons) Moves from one menu it[...]

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    [ PC ] → [ DVI ] → [ AV ] → [ Component ] → [ HDMI ] → [ MagicInfo ] Note • The BNC mode will not be activated on the DXN-2 model. • MagicInfo supports the DXN-2 model only. PIP button Push the PIP button to turn the PIP screen On / Off. More than one PIP cannot overlap on screen as BNC and the component use the same terminal. • PC [...]

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    Note Applicable to the DX-2 model only. Applicable to the DXN-2 model only. POWER S/W ON [ │ ] / OFF [O] Switches the LCD Display On/Off. POWER The power cord plugs into the LCD Display and the wall outlet. RS232C OUT/IN (RS232C Serial PORT) MDC(Multiple Display Control) Program Port RGB/COMPONENT IN (PC/COMPO- NENT Connection Terminal (Input)) ?[...]

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    DVI IN (PC Video Connection Terminal) Use a DVI Cable (DVI-D to DVI-D) - DVI mode (Digital PC) DVI/RGB/HDMI AUDIO IN (PC/DVI/ HDMI Audio Connection Terminal (Input)) AV/COMPONENT AUDIO IN [L- AUDIO- R] Connect the port of the DVD, VCR (DVD / DTV Set-Top Box) to the [ L- AUDIO - R ] port of the LCD Display. DVI OUT • Connect a monitor to another m[...]

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    your digital output device using a HDMI ca- ble. Up to HDMI cable 1.0 can be supported. BNC OUT [R, G, B, H, V] (BNC Terminal (Output)) BNC (Analog PC) Connection: connecting the R, G, B, H, V ports. The number of LCD Displays that can be connected to the loopout depends on the ca- bles, signal source, etc. With cables or signal source where there [...]

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    Keyboard / Mouse, Mass Storage Device Compatible. Note Applicable to the DXN-2 model only. Kensington Lock The Kensington Lock is a device used to physically fix the system when using it in a public place. The locking device has to be purchased separately. The appearance and locking method may differ from the illustra- tion depending on the manufac[...]

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    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 TV MENU RETURN EXIT MagicInfo 1. POWER Turns the product On. 2. OFF Turns the product Off. 3. Number Buttons Press to change the channel. 4. DEL / GUIDE but- ton The "-" button is us[...]

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    9. Up-Down Left-Right but- tons Moves from one menu item to another horizontally, vertically or adjusts selected menu values. 10. INFO Current picture information is displayed on the upper left corner of the screen. 11. COLOR BUTTONS Press to add or delete channels and to store channels to the favorite channel list in the “Channel List” menu. -[...]

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    20. EXIT Exits from the menu screen. 21. MagicInfo MagicInfo Quick Launch Button. Introduction[...]

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    Connections Connecting a Computer Note AV input devices such as DVD players, VCRs or camcorders as well as your computer can be connected to the LCD Display. For detailed information on connecting AV input devices, refer to the contents under Adjusting Your LCD Display. (400DXN-2,460DXN-2) (400DX-2,460DX-2) There are several ways to connect the com[...]

  • Page 14

    Using the DVI (Digital) connector on the video card. • Connect the DVI Cable to the DVI port on the back of your LCD Display and the DVI port on the computer. Using the HDMI (digital) output on the graphics card. • Connect the HDMI IN port on the monitor to the HDMI port on the PC using the HDMI cable. Note When the HDMI cable to the PC, ensure[...]

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    Using the BNC (Analog) connector on the video card. (Applicable to the DX-2 model only) • Connect the BNC/COMPONENT IN port on the monitor to the BNC port on the PC using the BNC to BNC cable. Connect the audio cable for your LCD Display to the audio port on the back of the LCD Display. Connect the power cord for your LCD Display to the power por[...]

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    1. Connect the Video and [R-AUDIO-L] port of the DVD, VCR or DTV Set-Top Box to the Video and [R-AUDIO-L] LCD Display. 2. Play the DVD, VCR or Camcorder with a DVD disc or tape inserted. 3. Select AV using the SOURCE . Connecting the BNC to BNC cable 1. Connect the BNC/COMPONENT IN [R/Y, G/P B , B/P R ] ports on the monitor to the BNC port on the e[...]

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    2. Connect a Component cable between the BNC/COMPONENT IN [R/Y, G/P B , B/P R ] port on the LCD Display and the P R , Y, P B jacks on the DVD player. Note • Select Component for the connection to a DVD player using the SOURCE button on the front of the LCD Display or on the remote control. • Then, start the DVD Player with a DVD disc inserted. [...]

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    Connecting to a Camcorder 1. Locate the AV output jacks on the camcorder. They are usually found on the side or back of the camcorder. Connect a set of audio cables between the AUDIO OUTPUT jacks on the camcorder and the AV/COMPONENT AUDIO IN [L-AUDIO-R] on the LCD Display . 2. Connect a video cable between the VIDEO OUTPUT jack on the camcorder an[...]

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    Note In HDMI mode, only PCM format audio is supported. Connecting Using a DVI Cable 1. Connect between the DVI OUT port on the LCD Display and the input port on another monitor using a DVI cable. 2. Connect between the AUDIO OUT port on the LCD Display and the audio input port on another monitor using a stereo cable. 3. Select DVI using the SOURCE [...]

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    1. Connect the DVI output terminal of a digital output device to the HDMI IN terminal of the LCD Display using a DVI to HDMI cable. 2. Connect the red and white jacks of an RCA to stereo (for PC) cable to the same colored audio output terminals of the digital output device, and connect the opposite jack to the DVI / RGB /HDMI AUDIO IN terminal of t[...]

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    1. Connect the RGB/COMPONENT IN ports on the monitor to the P R , Y, P B ports on the set-top box using the Component/ D-sub cable. 2. Connect a set of audio cables between the AV COMPONENT AUDIO IN [L-AUDIO-R] on the LCD Display and the AUDIO OUT jacks on the Set Top Box. Note • Select Component using the SOURCE button on the front of the LCD Di[...]

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    Connect the LAN cable. Note Applicable to the DXN-2 model only. Connecting a USB device Note • You can connect USB devices such as a mouse or keyboard. • Applicable to the DXN-2 model only. Connections[...]

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    Troubleshooting Self-Test Feature Check Note Check the following items yourself before calling for assistance. Contact a Service Center for problems that you cannot solve by yourself. Self-Test Feature Check 1. Turn off both your computer and the LCD Display. 2. Unplug the video cable from the back of the computer. 3. Turn on the LCD Display. The f[...]

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    • Do not use benzene, thinner or other flammable sub- stances, or a wet cloth. • We recommend that a SAMSUNG cleansing agent is used to prevent damage to the screen. 2) Maintaining the Flat Panel Display Screen. Clean with a soft cloth (cotton flannel) smoothly. • Never use acetone, benzene or thinner. (They may cause flaws or deformation of [...]

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    A: Check if the signal cable between the computer and the LCD Display is securely con- nected. (Refer to Connecting a Computer) Problems related to the Screen Note Problems related to the LCD Display screen and their solutions are listed. Q: The screen is blank and the power indicator is off. A: Ensure that the power cord is firmly connected and th[...]

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    Q: The screen color is inconsistent. A: Adjust color using Custom under OSD Color Adjustment menu. Q: The color image is distorted by dark shadows. A: Adjust color using Custom under OSD Color Adjustment menu. Q: The color white is poor. A: Adjust color using Custom under OSD Color Adjustment menu. Q: The Power Indicator blinks. A: The LCD Display [...]

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    A: Check if the batteries are empty. A: Check if the power is on. A: Check if the power cord is securely connected. A: Check if a special fluorescent or neon lamp is on in the vicinity. Q & A Q: How can I change the frequency? A: The frequency can be changed by reconfiguring the video card. Note That video card support can vary, depending on th[...]

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    Note Before calling for assistance, check the information in this section to see if you can remedy any problems yourself. If you do need assistance, please call the phone number on the In- formation section or contact your dealer. Troubleshooting[...]