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SyncMaster 400MX-2,460MX-2,400MXn-2,460MXn-2

LCD Display

User Manual

Summary of Contents for SyncMaster 400MX-2

Page 1: ...SyncMaster 400MX 2 460MX 2 400MXn 2 460MXn 2 LCD Display User Manual...

Page 2: ...uch Ground to prevent an electric shock Power When not used for extended period of time set your computer to DPM If using screen saver set it to active screen mode The images here are for reference on...

Page 3: ...cord of another product Otherwise this may result in fire or electric shock Installation Be sure to contact an authorized Service Center when installing your LCD Display in a location with heavy dust...

Page 4: ...that there is a clearance of more than 10 cm from the wall Otherwise it may result in fire due to an increase in the internal temperature Ensure that the packaging vinyl is kept away from children Oth...

Page 5: ...hen cleaning the product do not spray water directly onto the main body of the product Ensure that water does not enter the product and that it is not wet Otherwise this may result in electric shock f...

Page 6: ...erial enters the product disconnect the power cord and contact a Service Center This may result in a product malfunction electric shock or fire Do not use or keep combustible spray or flammable materi...

Page 7: ...the power cord from the power outlet Otherwise this may result in overheating or fire due to dust and may result in fire due to electric shock or leakage Do not place any heavy items or toys or confe...

Page 8: ...e this may result in electric shock or fire When there is a gas leak do not touch the product or the power plug but ventilate immediately If a spark occurs it may cause an explosion or fire If the pro...

Page 9: ...issing 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 i...

Page 10: ...KIT Introduction 3301 001305 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 on...

Page 11: ...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 SOURCE Switches from PC mode to Video mod...

Page 12: ...it is not needed or when leaving it unattended for long periods Remote Control Sensor Aim the remote control towards this spot on the LCD Display Rear Note For detailed information concerning cable c...

Page 13: ...MI IN DVI PC Video Con nection Terminal Using a DVI Cable DVI D to DVI D DVI mode Digital PC DC OUT 5V 1 5A AV IN VIDEO VIDEO Connection Ter minal Connect the VIDEO terminal of your mon itor to the vi...

Page 14: ...ce 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...

Page 15: ...a TV or other electronic device operating near the LCD Display causing a malfunction due to interference with the frequen cy POWER OFF Number Buttons DEL button VOL MUTE TV DTV MENU INFO COLOR BUTTONS...

Page 16: ...add or delete channels and to store channels to the favorite channel list in the Channel List menu 12 TTX MIX TV channels provide written information services via tele text Teletext Buttons For more i...

Page 17: ...ture mode is dis played on the lower center of the screen AV HDMI TV P MODE The LCD Display has four automatic picture settings that are preset at the factory Then push button again to circle through...

Page 18: ...s LCD Display 31 SWAP Swaps the contents of the PIP and main image The image in the PIP window will appear on the main screen and the main screen image will appear in the PIP window This fuction does...

Page 19: ...tion Please contact your nearest SAMSUNG Distributor to place an order After your order is placed installation profes sionals will visit you and install the bracket At least 2 persons are needed in or...

Page 20: ...o the product or harm to customers when the installation is done by the customer This product is for installing on cement walls The product may not stay in place when installed on plaster or wood Comp...

Page 21: ...locking holes at the back of the product is correct If the length is too short or long loosen all or some of the 4screws on the wall bracket to adjust the length A Length between the two locking hole...

Page 22: ...plastic hanger Notice Mount the product on the wall bracket and make sure it is properly fixed to the left and right plastic hangers Be careful when installing the product on the bracket as fingers c...

Page 23: ...safety pin 3 to securely hold the product to the bracket A LCD Display B Wall Bracket C Wall Wall Bracket Angle Adjustment Adjust the bracket angle to 2 before installing it on the wall 1 Fix the pro...

Page 24: ...Make sure to use the top center and not the left or the right side of the product to adjust the angle Mechanical Layout 460MX 2 460MXn 2 Mechanical Layout LCD Display Head Introduction...

Page 25: ...tion Please contact your nearest SAMSUNG Distributor to place an order After your order is placed installation profes sionals will visit you and install the bracket At least 2 persons are needed in or...

Page 26: ...is done by the customer This product is for installing on cement walls The product may not stay in place when installed on plaster or wood Components Only use the components and accessories shipped wi...

Page 27: ...he length is too short or long loosen all or some of the 4screws on the wall bracket to adjust the length A Length between the two locking holes 3 Check the installation diagram and mark the drill poi...

Page 28: ...plastic hanger Notice Mount the product on the wall bracket and make sure it is properly fixed to the left and right plastic hangers Be careful when installing the product on the bracket as fingers c...

Page 29: ...safety pin 3 to securely hold the product to the bracket A LCD Display B Wall Bracket C Wall Wall Bracket Angle Adjustment Adjust the bracket angle to 2 before installing it on the wall 1 Fix the pro...

Page 30: ...Make sure to use the top center and not the left or the right side of the product to adjust the angle Introduction...

Page 31: ...nformation on connecting AV input devices refer to the contents under Adjusting Your LCD Display Connect the power cord for your LCD Display to the power port on the back of the LCD Display Turn on th...

Page 32: ...sure to disconnect the AC power in advance 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 connect...

Page 33: ...play 3 Select AV for the Camcorder connection using the Source button on the front of the LCD Display or on the remote control 4 Then start the Camcorders with a tape inserted Note The audio video cab...

Page 34: ...nect a set of audio cables between the AUX L R jacks on the AUDIO SYSTEM and AUDIO OUT L AUDIO R on LCD Display Connecting a LAN Cable Using a Power cord with Earth In the event of failure the earth l...

Page 35: ...cting 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 camcorders as well as your computer can be connected...

Page 36: ...ating system you have Prepare a blank disk and download the driver program file at the Internet web site shown here Internet web site http www samsung com Worldwide Installing the Monitor Driver Auto...

Page 37: ...osoft Windows Vista Operating System 1 Insert your Manual CD into your CD ROM drive 2 Click Start and Control Panel Then double click on Appearance and Personal ization 3 Click Personalization and the...

Page 38: ...your system The certified driver will be posted on Samsung Monitor homepage 6 Click Update Driver in the Driver tab 7 Check the Browse my computer for driver software checkbox and click Let me pick f...

Page 39: ...that matches your monitor from the list of monitor models on the screen and click Next 10 Click Close Close OK OK on the following screens displayed in sequence Microsoft Windows XP Operating System...

Page 40: ...Click Display icon and choose the Settings tab then click Advanced 4 Click the Properties button on the Monitor tab and select Driver tab 5 Click Update Driver and select Install from a list or then c...

Page 41: ...owing message window then click the Continue Anyway button Then click OK button Note This monitor driver is under certifying MS logo and this installation doesn t damage your system The certified driv...

Page 42: ...n is active click the Properties button then follow next steps continually 5 Click Driver and then click on Update Driver then click on the Next button 6 Choose Display a list of the known drivers for...

Page 43: ...utton if you see the screen working normally after clicking Test If the screen is not normal change to a different mode lower mode of resolution colors or frequency Note If there is no Mode at All Dis...

Page 44: ...10 You have finished setting up your monitor Execute X Window after setting other re quested hardware Using the Software...

Page 45: ...a standard of serial communication is used for the communication between a PC and a display Therefore a serial cable should be connected between the serial port on a PC and the serial port on a displ...

Page 46: ...g for the PC Serial Port can change The original value is COM1 5 Click Select all or Clear to select or clear all displays 6 Use Grid to view brief information on selected display 7 Select a display f...

Page 47: ...the Port Selection Menu 3 If the exact port name that is connected to the LCD Display using a serial cable is not selected communication will be unavailable 4 The selected port is stored in the progr...

Page 48: ...ary to Power Control 1 Power Status 2 Input 3 Image Size 4 On Timer 5 Off Timer 2 Use the Select All button or Check Box to choose a display to control Power Control allows controlling some of the fun...

Page 49: ...lecting one set at a time turn on the Mute function for the selected set The Mute function is disabled automatically when you adjust the volume level The values return to the default settings when you...

Page 50: ...deo Changes the Input Source of the selected display to S Video 8 Component Changes the Input Source of the selected display to Component 9 MagicInfo The Input source of MagicInfo works only on MagicI...

Page 51: ...en you click Image Size the PC Source tab first appear The Image Size Control button controls Image Size available for PC BNC DVI 6 Video Source Click the Video Source tab to control Image Size for re...

Page 52: ...y Note Auto Wide Zoom1 and Zoom2 are not available for selection when the input signal type for Component and DVI HDCP is 720p or 1080i The Auto Wide mode is available only for TV AV and S Video 4 The...

Page 53: ...f Time Setup of the selected display 4 Shows the On Time settings 5 Shows the Off Time settings The Input source of MagicInfo works only on MagicInfo model The Input source of TV works only on TV mode...

Page 54: ...mall 5 Double 1 Turns on the PIP of the selected display and changes the size to Double 1 6 Double 2 Turns on the PIP of the selected display and changes the size to Double 2 7 Double 3 Picture By Pic...

Page 55: ...V 6 S Video Changes the source of the PIP of the selected display to S Video 7 Component Changes the source of the PIP of the selected display to Component 8 HDMI Changes the source of the PIP of the...

Page 56: ...y 4 Sharpness Adjusts Sharpness of the selected display 5 Color Adjusts Color of the selected display 6 Tint Adjusts Tint of the selected display Available only for NT 7 Color Tone Adjusts the Color T...

Page 57: ...elected display 4 Red Adjusts red Color of the selected display Available only for NT 5 Green Adjusts green Color of the selected display Available only for NT 6 Blue Adjusts blue Color of the selecte...

Page 58: ...e mode to CUSTOM 1 Audio Controls audio settings for all input sources 2 Bass Adjusts Bass of the selected display 3 Treble Adjusts Treble of the selected display 4 Balance Adjusts Balance of the sele...

Page 59: ...ion Adjusts Position of the selected display 5 Auto Adjustment Self Adjust to the incoming PC signal The Input source of MagicInfo works only on MagicInfo model The Input source of TV works only on TV...

Page 60: ...p Control 3 Manual Lamp Control Allows you to adjust the backlight of the selected display regardless of the time The Auto Lamp Control automatically turns off if you adjust using the Manual Lamp Cont...

Page 61: ...formed The Type item can be set to Scroll Pixel Bar Eraser All White or Pattern 4 Safety Screen2 This function is used to prevent afterimages from occurring There are five 5 types that you can select...

Page 62: ...y pressing a number in the selected mode z The MDC program supplied by Samsung supports up to 5x5 LCD Displayes 3 On Off Turns on off the Video Wall function of the selected display 4 Format The forma...

Page 63: ...e is showing Apply current time to synchronize the display clocks 5 The remote may not function properly when you turn off the remote Function disconnect the RS 232C cable or exit the program in an Ir...

Page 64: ...model can use MagicInfo menu when mounted Network box Source List MENU ENTER ENTER ENTER Use to select PC DVI or other external input sources connected to the LCD Display Use to select the screen of y...

Page 65: ...720P 1280x720 and 1080p 1920x1080 are common signals for AV and PC make sure to set the Edit Name in accordance with the input signal The Picture menu changes depending on the input signal and Edit N...

Page 66: ...ium brightness For working with a mixture of images such as texts and graphics 3 Text Normal brightness For documents or works involving heavy text 4 Custom Although the values are carefully chosen by...

Page 67: ...ENTER ENTER ENTER Adjusts the Sharpness Color Tone MENU ENTER ENTER ENTER The color tones can be changed Not available in Dynamic Contrast mode of On 1 Off 2 Cool 3 Normal 4 Warm 5 Custom Note If you...

Page 68: ...picture by using the Color Control function Color Tone will turn to the Cus tom mode Red MENU ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER Green MENU ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER Blue MENU ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER Color Temp M...

Page 69: ...ENTER ENTER ENTER Removes noise such as vertical stripes Coarse adjustment may move the screen image area You may relocate it to the center using the horizontal control menu Fine MENU ENTER ENTER ENTE...

Page 70: ...irect button on the remote control is the AUTO button Signal Balance This is used to make up for the weak RGB signal transmitted by a long signal cable MENU ENTER ENTER Available in PC mode only Signa...

Page 71: ...in MENU ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER 4 R Offset MENU ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER 5 G Offset MENU ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER 6 B Offset MENU ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER...

Page 72: ...e distribution of the visual signal and adjusts to create an optimum contrast 1 Off 2 On Picture AV HDMI TV Mode Available Modes PC DVI AV HDMI MagicInfo TV Note The TV menu is available when a TV tun...

Page 73: ...mode of On 1 Dynamic 2 Standard 3 Movie 4 Custom Note The direct button on the remote control is the P MODE button Custom By using the on screen menus the contrast and brightness can be changed to you...

Page 74: ...ENTER ENTER Adjusts the picture Color Tint MENU ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER Adds a natural tone to the display Color Tone MENU ENTER ENTER ENTER The color tones can be changed The individual Color compon...

Page 75: ...on is only enabled if the Color Tone is set to Off Size MENU ENTER ENTER ENTER The Size can be switched 1 16 9 Sets the picture to 16 9 wide mode 2 Zoom 1 Magnifies the size of the picture on the scre...

Page 76: ...NR Digital Noise Reduction MENU ENTER ENTER ENTER Turns the Digital Noise Reduction feature Off On The Digital Noise Reduction feature allows you to enjoy clearer and crisper images 1 Off 2 On Film Mo...

Page 77: ...to create an optimum contrast 1 Off 2 On Sound Available Modes PC DVI AV HDMI MagicInfo TV Note The TV menu is available when a TV tuner box is installed MX 2 model can use MagicInfo menu when mounted...

Page 78: ...to adjust the settings according to your personal preferences Custom The sound settings can be adjusted to suit your personal preferences MENU ENTER ENTER Note You can hear the sound even when sound v...

Page 79: ...s a patented SRS technology that solves the problem of playing 5 1 multichannel content over two speakers TruSurround delivers a compelling virtual surround sound ex perience through any two speaker p...

Page 80: ...nguage MENU ENTER ENTER ENTER You can choose one of 13 languages Note The language chosen affects only the language of the OSD It has no effect on any software running on the computer Time Selects fro...

Page 81: ...ally at certain times 1 Off 2 30 3 60 4 90 5 120 6 150 7 180 On Timer MENU ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER Turns the LCD Display on automatically at a preset time Controls the mode and the volume level at the...

Page 82: ...NTER ENTER ENTER Change the transparency of the background of the OSD 1 High 2 Medium 3 Low 4 Opaque Safety Lock PIN MENU ENTER ENTER 0 9 0 9 0 9 0 9 0 9 0 9 0 9 0 9 0 9 0 9 0 9 0 9 The password can b...

Page 83: ...e external device connected In this case adjust the screen quality of your TV by configuring the HDMI black level 1 Normal 2 Low Video Wall A Video Wall is a set of video screens connected together so...

Page 84: ...isplay Off On 1 Off 2 On Format MENU ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER The Format can be selected to see a divided screen 1 Full Provides a full screen without any margins 2 Natural Displays a natural image wit...

Page 85: ...e divided vertically Five adjustment levels 1 2 3 4 and 5 Screen Divider MENU ENTER ENTER ENTER The screen can be divided into several images A number of screens can be selected with a different layou...

Page 86: ...e power is turned off MENU ENTER ENTER Pixel Shift Pixel Shift MENU ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER To prevent after images on the screen you can use this function so that every minute pixels on the LCD...

Page 87: ...he horizontal or vertical movement respectively Timer Timer MENU ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER You can set the timer for Screen Burn Protection If you start the operation to erase any residual image t...

Page 88: ...TER Period ENTER Use this function to set the execution period for each mode set in the timer Time MENU ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER Within the set period of time specify a time for execution Mode Sc...

Page 89: ...the screen especially when you displayed a still image on the screen for a long time Bar MENU ENTER ENTER ENTER This function prevents after images on the screen by moving long black and white vertica...

Page 90: ...isplayed on the screen in the specified resolution Note Available in PC mode only 1 Off 2 1024 X 768 3 1280 X 768 4 1360 x 768 5 1366 X 768 Note Selecting the menu is only allowed when the graphics re...

Page 91: ...ts the product settings to factory defaults The Reset function is only available when PC DVI is being used MENU ENTER ENTER Image Reset MENU ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER Note Available in PC mode only Note...

Page 92: ...p in order to reduce energy consumption Note This function does not operate when Dynamic Contrast is set to On in PC DVI AV HDMI TV modes Multi Control Available Modes PC DVI AV HDMI MagicInfo TV Note...

Page 93: ...available when a TV tuner box is installed MX 2 model can use MagicInfo menu when mounted Network box Note For MagicInfo a remote control is available for MagicInfo However it is recommended using a s...

Page 94: ...d reconnect the video cable then turn on both your com puter and the LCD Display If your LCD Display screen remains blank after using the previous procedure check your video controller and computer sy...

Page 95: ...e than 3 times when booting If it does request an a service for the main board of the computer 3 If you installed a new video card or if you assembled the PC check if you installed the Adaptor video 4...

Page 96: ...y A Check if the signal cable is securely connected Re connect it if necessary Refer to Connecting a Computer Q The image is not clear picture is blurred A Run Frequency Coarse and Fine tuning A Turn...

Page 97: ...check the cable connection between the LCD Display and the computer to en sure that the connector is properly connected Problems related to Audio Note Problems related to audio signals and their solu...

Page 98: ...econfiguring the video card Note That video card support can vary depending on the version of the driver used Refer to the computer or the video card manual for details Q How can I Adjusts the resolut...

Page 99: ...nd then clean the LCD Display with a soft cloth using either a cleaning solution or plain water Do not leave any detergent or scratches on the case Do not let any water enter the LCD Display Q How can...

Page 100: ...Synchronization Horizontal 30 81 kHz Vertical 56 85 Hz Display Color 16 7 M Resolution Optimum resolution SyncMaster 400MX 2 400MXn 2 1920 x 1080 60 Hz RB SyncMaster 460MX 2 460MXn 2 1920 x 1080 60 Hz...

Page 101: ...glass option 32 0 kg 70 5 lbs VESA Mounting Interface 600 x 400 mm Environmental considerations Operating Temperature 50 F 104 F 10 C 40 C Humidity 10 80 non condensing Storage Temperature 4 F 113 F 2...

Page 102: ...ong periods The PowerSaver system operates with a VESA DPM compliant video card installed in your computer Use the software utility installed on your computer to set up this feature PowerSaver When us...

Page 103: ...0 48 077 72 188 50 000 VESA 800 x 600 46 875 75 000 49 500 VESA 848 x 480 31 020 60 000 33 750 VESA 1024 x 768 48 363 60 004 65 000 VESA 1024 x 768 56 476 70 069 75 000 VESA 1024 x 768 60 023 75 029 7...

Page 104: ...not satisfied with the picture quality you can get better quality of picture by performing the Auto Adjustment function in display screen that is ap peared as window termination button is pressed If t...

Page 105: ...12 hours in use Set the Monitor to power off with the PC Display Properties Power Scheme Use a Screen saver if possible Screen saver in one color or a moving image is recommended Change the Color Info...

Page 106: ...splay Moving image together with Logo periodically Cycle Display moving image together with Logo for 60 seconds after 4 hours in use The best way to protect your monitor from Image retention is to tur...

Page 107: ...1 Time Period 10 50 second Recommend 50 Apply the Screen Bar function Symptom Horizontal Vertical Bar with Black Color move up and down Select method Instruction Guide OSD Menu Set Up Safety Screen Ba...

Page 108: ...uction Guide OSD Menu Set Up Safety Screen Eraser Time Interval 1 10 hours Recommend 1 Time Period 10 50 second Recommend 50 Note Please check CD s User Guide at OSD Function some model s will not ava...

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Page 112: ...umber shows the accuracy of the display A high resolution is good for performing multiple tasks as more image information can be shown on the screen Example If the resolution is 1920 x 1080 this means...

Page 113: ...ies from other types of waste and recycle them through your local free bat tery return system Note The rechargeable battery incorporated in this product is not user replaceable For information on its...

Page 114: ...Appendix...

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