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Samsung SyncMaster 400TSN-2 manual

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    ii L C D MONITOR quick start guide 400 TSn -2 , 460TSn -2[...]

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    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. Note This stand is not for the Floor Standing Type. Unpacking LCD Display Manuals Quick Setup Guide Warranty Card (Not available in all loca- tions) [...]

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    Others Remote Control Batteries (AAA X 2) (Not available in all loca- tions) HDD Cover Sold separately DVI Cable Wall Mount KIT LAN Cable Semi Stand KIT TV tuner box Note • You can purchase and connect a separate network box or TV tuner box. For information on how to use these, refer to their respective user manuals. • You can only connect one [...]

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    Moves from one menu item to another vertically or adjusts selected menu values. Adjust buttons (Left-Right buttons) / Volume buttons Moves from one menu item to another horizontally or adjusts selected menu values. When OSD is not on the screen, push the button to adjust volume. ENTER button [ENTER] Activates a highlighted menu item. SOURCE button [...]

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    POWER S/W ON [ │ ] / OFF [O] Switches the LCD Display On/Off. POWER IN The power cord plugs into the LCD Display and the wall plug. RS232C OUT/IN (RS232C Serial PORT) MDC(Multiple Display Control) Program Port DVI / PC / HDMI IN [DVI/PC/HDMI AU- DIO IN] (PC/DVI/HDMI Audio Connection Terminal (Input)) DVI / PC / HDMI IN [HDMI] Connect the HDMI ter[...]

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    Using a DVI Cable (DVI-D to DVI-D) - DVI mode (Digital PC) DC OUT [5V/1.5A] Connect this to the POWER connector of a TV tuner box or network box. AV IN [VIDEO] (VIDEO Connection Ter- minal) Connect the [ VIDEO ] terminal of your mon- itor to the video output terminal of the exter- nal device using a VIDEO cable. AV AUDIO IN [L-AUDIO-R](LCD Display [...]

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    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 manufacturer. Refer to the manual provided with the Kensington Lock for proper use. The locking de[...]

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    POWER OFF Number Buttons DEL button + VOL - MUTE TV/DTV MENU INFO COLOR BUTTONS TTX/MIX STILL AUTO S.MODE MDC LOCK SOURCE ENTER/PRE-CH CH/P D.MENU GUIDE RETURN Up-Down Left-Right buttons EXIT SRS MagicInfo P.MODE DUAL/MTS PIP SWAP 1. POWER Turns the product On. 2. Off Turns the product Off. 3. Number Buttons Press to change the channel. 4. DEL butt[...]

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    5. + VOL - Adjusts the audio volume. 6. MUTE Pauses (mutes) the audio output temporarily. This is dis- played on the lower left corner of the screen. The audio resumes if MUTE or - VOL + is pressed in the Mute mode. 7. TV/DTV Selects the TV and DTV mode directly. 8. MENU Opens the on-screen menu and exits from the menu or closes the adjustment menu[...]

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    23. RETURN Returns to the previous menu. 24. Up-Down Left-Right but- tons Moves from one menu item to another horizontally, vertically or adjusts selected menu values. 25. EXIT Exits from the menu screen. 26. SRS Selects SRS TruSurround XT mode. 27.MagicInfo MagicInfo Quick Launch Button. 28. P.MODE When you press this button, current picture mode [...]

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    Connections Connecting a Computer Using a Power cord with Earth • In the event of failure, the earth lead may cause electric shock. Make sure to wire the earth lead in correctly, before connecting the AC power. When un-wiring the earth lead, make sure to disconnect the AC power in advance. Note AV input devices such as DVD players, VCRs or camcor[...]

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    Connect the audio cable for your LCD Display to the audio port on the back of your computer. Note • Turn on both your computer and the LCD Display. • The DVI cable is optional. • Contact a local SAMSUNG Electronics Service Center to buy optional items. Connecting to Other devices Using a Power cord with Earth • In the event of failure, the [...]

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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 AUDIO IN [L-AUDIO-R] on the LCD Display . 2. Connect a video cable between the VIDEO OUTPUT jack on the camcorder and the AV I[...]

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    Connecting Using a DVI to HDMI Cable Note • Connect the DVI output terminal of a digital output device to the HDMI terminal of the LCD Display using a DVI to HDMI cable. • 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 t[...]

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    Note Connect the LAN cable. Connecting a USB device Using a Power cord with Earth • In the event of failure, the earth lead may cause electric shock. Make sure to wire the earth lead in correctly, before connecting the AC power. When un-wiring the earth lead, make sure to disconnect the AC power in advance. Note AV input devices such as DVD playe[...]

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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 the polarities (+/-) of the batteries. 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. Problems related to MagicInfo Note Making a Bootable USB Flash Disk. Q: Making a Bootable USB Flash Disk A: 1) You c[...]

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    Set the resolution in the Control Panel → Appearance and Themes → Display → Screen Saver. Set the function in the BIOS-SETUP of the computer. (Refer to the Windows / Computer Manual). A: Windows ME/2000: Set the resolution at the Control Panel → Display → Screen Saver. Set the function in the BIOS-SETUP of the computer. (Refer to the Wind[...]