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    SyncMaster 400DX-3/460DX-3 LCD Display User Manual 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.
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    saver, set it to active screen mode. The product image used in the following pictures for your reference may look different from the actual product. Shortcut to Anti-Afterimage Instructions Do not use a damaged power cord or plug or a damaged or loose power outlet. • Otherwise, this may result
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    Instructions Ensure power plug to a wall outlet that can be easily reached. • When a problem occurs with the product, you must unplug the power plug to cut the power the product. Be sure to contact an authorized Service Center when installing your monitor in a location with heavy dust, high or low
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    Instructions • Otherwise, this may result in damage to the screen display. Ensure that an authorized installation company installs the wall stand when lowering it. • This may cause damage to the product or the person carrying it. When cleaning the monitor case or the surface of the TFT-LCD screen
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    Others Safety Instructions When cleaning the power plug pins or dusting the power outlet, or a strange sound or smoke is coming from the product, disconnect the power plug immediately and contact a Service Center. • Otherwise, this may result in electric shock or fire. Do not place this product in
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    Instructions If thunder or lightning is occurring, do not touch the power cord or antenna cable. • Otherwise, this may result in electric shock or fire. Do not try to move the monitor contact a Service Center. • Otherwise, this may result in electric shock or fire. When using a fixed screen for a
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    Safety Instructions To avoid eyestrain, do not sit too close to the product. Take a rest for at least five (5) minutes after using the monitor for have had the battery in their mouths, consult your doctor immediately. When replacing the battery, insert it with the right polarity (+, -). • Otherwise,
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    Instructions or fire. If the product has been turned on for a long time, the display panel becomes hot. Do not touch it. Keep the small accessories in a careful when adjusting the angle of the product or the height of the stand. • This may result in personal injury as your hand or fingers may
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    Safety Instructions Do not put any heavy objects on the product. • This may result in personal injury and/or damage to the prod- uct.
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    and vinyl cover. Note • After unpacking the package, make sure to check the contents of the package. • Store the packaging box in case you need to move the Product later. • If any items are missing, contact your dealer. • Contact a local dealer to purchase optional items. Unpacking LCD Display
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    Guide Cables Warranty Card (Not available in all locations) User Manual Power Cord Others D-Sub Cable Remote Control (BP59-00138B) Sold separately Batteries (AAA X 2) (Not available in all locations) Semi Stand KIT LAN Cable USB Cable RGB to BNC Cable RGB to COMPONENT Cable Network Box
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    Mount KIT Introduction TV Tuner Box (US Only) HDMI Cable HDMI-DVI Cable Your LCD Display Front MENU button [MENU] Opens the on-screen menu and exits horizontally or adjusts selected menu values. When OSD is not on the screen, press the button to adjust volume. ENTER button [ENTER] Activates a
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    display abnormally if the connected external input signal is different from the selected video signal. • A TV tuner box (sold separately) must be connected to use the TV. (US Only) • MagicInfo can only be enabled when a network box is connected. PIP button Push the PIP button to turn the PIP screen
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    has the [DVI IN] port. Note • The Loopout function can be used to du- plicate the screen of the primary display. Connect [DVI OUT] on the primary display to [DVI IN] or [HDMI] on another display. • A maximum of 100 monitors can be connected to DVI-Loopout (using a 2m-long DVI cable). Up to Full HD
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    Connect the [RGB/DVI/DP/HDMI AUDIO IN] terminal of the monitor and the speaker output terminal of your computer's sound card using a stereo cable ( and DP IN on another display. AV/COMPONENT AUDIO IN [R-AUDIOL] Connect the [AV/COMPONENT AUDIO IN [R-AUDIO-L]] port on the monitor to the audio output
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    the [HDMI IN 1] terminal at the back of your LCD Display to the HDMI terminal of your digital output device using a HDMI cable. • Up to HDMI 1.3 can be supported. Note • A normal external device (DVD player or camcorder, etc.) or a TV tuner box can be connected to the [HDMI IN 1] terminal. • To
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    MDC as the MDC Connection. RS232C OUT/IN (RS232C Serial PORT) MDC(Multiple Display Control) Program Port Connect a serial cable (cross type) to [RS232C] on the model and the manufacturer, for more information, refer to the User Manual supplied with the locking device for more information. To lock the
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    instructions. For exact instructions, see the User Manual supplied with the locking device. • You can purchase the locking device from an electronics store, an online shop, or our service center. Connecting a Network Box Box speaker. RS232C (RS232C serial port) Serial port Connecting a Network Box
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    operating near the LCD Display , causing a malfunction due to interference with the frequency. • A TV tuner box (sold separately) must be connected to use the TV. (US Only) POWER OFF Number Buttons / GUIDE button + VOL - SOURCE D.MENU TOOLS Up-Down Left-Right buttons INFO The Color button and the
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    the SOURCE is only allowed for external devices that are connected to the LCD Display at the time. Turns the TV menu screen in TV mode on or off. - This button can only be used in TV mode while a TV tuner box (sold separately) is connected. Use to quickly select frequently used functions. - This
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    is displayed on the lower left corner of the screen. The audio comes back on if MUTE or - VOL + is pressed in the Mute mode. CH/P In TV mode, selects TV channels. - This is activated when a TV tuner box is installed. TV Selects the TV mode directly. - This is activated when a TV tuner box is
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    there is a 40 mm space or more behind the product for ventilation, as shown above, and maintain the ambient temperature at 35℃ or lower. Note A Samsung Electronics service center can provide details.
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    the product for ventilation, as shown above, and maintain the ambient temperature at 35℃ or lower. Note A Samsung Electronics service center can provide details. 3. Floor mount guide A : min. 50 mm B: Ambient temperature Measuring point
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    order. After your order is placed, installation professionals will visit you and install the bracket. • At least 2 persons are needed in order to move the LCD Display. • SAMSUNG is not responsible for any product damage or any injury caused by installation at customer's discretion.
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    Dimensions Introduction Notice For securing the bracket on a wall, use only machine screws of 6 mm diameter and 8 to 12 mm length. Accessories (sold separately) • Dimension with optional stand
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    Introduction • Dimension with welcome board
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    Introduction • Dimension with other accessories Wall Bracket Installation • Contact a technician for installing the wall bracket.
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    Introduction • SAMSUNG Electronics is not responsible for any damages to the product the product on the bracket as fingers can be caught in the holes. • Make sure the wall bracket is securely fixed to the wall, or the product may not stay in place after installation. 3. Tighten the 4 screws in step
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    and tighten the 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 product to the wall bracket. 2. Hold the product at the top in the
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    Introduction Make sure to use the top center, and not the left or the right side of the product to adjust the angle. Remote Control (RS232C) Cable connections interface pin Bits rate Data Bits Parity Stop Bits Flow control Maximum length RS232C(9 pin) TxD(No.2) RxD(No.3) GND(No.5) 9600 bps 8 bit
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    Introduction • RS232C cable Connector : 9-pin D-Sub Cable : Cross (reversed) cable -P1- -P1- FEMALE Rx 2 Tx 3 Gnd 5 • Connecting method -P2- -P2- 3 Rx FEMALE 2 Tx 5 Gnd Control codes • Get control Header command ID 0xAA command type DATA Length 0 CheckSum • Set control
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    - 4 Screen Mode control 0x18 - 5 Screen Size control 0x19 0~255 6 PIP on/off two digits,for example, it is 11+FF+01+01=112, discard the number in the first digit like below ACK. • Power Control • Function Personal Computer turns TV / Monitor power ON/OFF. • Get Power ON/OFF Status
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    Length Ack/Nak r-CMD 3 'N' 0x11 ERR : Error code that shows what occurred error is Val1 ERR Check Sum • Volume Control • Function Personal Computer changes volume of TV / Monitor. • Get Volume Status Header 0xAA command 0x12 DATA Length ID CheckSum 0 • Set Volume Header command
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    CheckSum 0 • Set Input Source Header command ID 0xAA 0x14 DATA Length 1 DATA CheckSum Input Source Input Source : Input Source code to be set on TV / Monitor 0x14 0x1E 0x18 0x0C 0x04 0x08 0x20 0x1F 0x30 0x40 0x21 0x22 0x23 0x24 0x25 PC BNC DVI AV S-Video Component MagicInfo DVI_VIDEO RF
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    0xFF ID DATA Length Ack/Nak r-CMD 3 'N' 0x14 ERR : Error code that shows what occurred error is Val1 ERR Check Sum • Screen Mode Control • Function Personal Computer changes "Screen Mode" of TV/Monitor. Cannot be controlled when Video Wall is on. Caution Only works with models include
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    r-CMD 3 'A' 0x19 Val1 Screen Size Check Sum Screen Size : Screen Size of TV / Monitor (Range : 0 ~ 255, Unit : Inch) • Nak Header 0xAA command 0xFF ID DATA Length Ack/Nak r-CMD 3 'N' 0x19 ERR : Error code that shows what occurred error is Val1 ERR Check Sum • PIP ON / OFF Control
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    command ID 0xAA 0x3C DATA Length 1 DATA PIP PIP : The PIP ON / OFF code to set for the TV or Monitor 1 : PIP ON 0 : PIP OFF CheckSum • Ack Header command ID 0xAA 0xFF PIP : Same as above DATA Length 3 Ack/Nak 'A' r-CMD 0x3C Val1 PIP Check Sum • Nak Header 0xAA command 0xFF ID
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    'N' 0x3D ERR : Error code that shows what occurred error is Val1 ERR Check Sum • Video Wall Mode Control • Function Personal Computer converts Video Wall Mode of TV / Monitor when Video Wall is ON. Only works with TV / Monitor where Video Wall is on. Does not operate in MagicInfo • Get Video
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    DATA Length Ack/Nak r-CMD 3 'N' 0x5C ERR : Error code that shows what occurred error is Val1 ERR Check Sum • Safety Lock • Function Personal Computer turns Safety Lock function of TV / Monitor ON / OFF. Can operate regardless of whether power is ON / OFF. • Get Safety Lock Status Header
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    the computer to the monitor. Choose one from the following options. Using the D-sub (Analog) connector on the video card. • Connect the D-sub to the 15-pin, [RGB/COMPONENT IN] port on the back of your LCD Display and the 15 pin D-sub Port on the computer. Using the DVI (Digital) connector on the
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    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 port on the back of the LCD Display. Turn on the power switch. Note Contact a local SAMSUNG Electronics Service Center to buy optional items. Connecting
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    cable. Connect between the [AUDIO OUT] port on the LCD Display and the audio input port on another monitor using a stereo cable. Note • Select DVI Mode as an input source for the external monitor connected to [DVI OUT]. • DVI OUT does not support HDCP. Connecting AV Devices 1. Connect an audio cable
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    COMPONENT AUDIO IN [R-AUDIO-L]] on the LCD Display . 3. Press SOURCE on the product or remote control and select "AV". 4. Then, start the Camcorders with a tape inserted. Note The audio-video cables shown here are usually included with a Camcorder. (If not, check
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    [HDMI IN 1] and the DVI output port on the digital device. 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 [RGB/DVI/DP/HDMI AUDIO IN] terminal of the LCD Display.
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    a RGB to Component cable between the [RGB/COMPONENT IN] port on the LCD Display and the PR, Y, PB jacks on the DVD player. Connect a set of audio cables between the [AV/COMPONENT AUDIO IN [R-AUDIO-L]] on the LCD Display and the AUDIO OUT jacks on the DVD player. Note • Press SOURCE on
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    AUDIO IN [R-AUDIO-L]] on the LCD Display and the AUDIO OUT jacks on the Set Top Box. Note • Press SOURCE on the product or remote control and select "Component". • For an explanation of Component video, see your Set Top Box owner's manual. Connecting to an Audio System 1. Connect a set of audio
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    separately. • For more information on how to purchase and install a network box, contact Samsung Electronics. Connecting the Power Connect the [POWER] terminal of the product and the [POWER] terminal of the installed network box using a power extension cable. Connect the power cord to [POWER] on
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    Connecting a LAN Cable Connections 1. Connect the LAN cable between the [LAN] port on the product and the [LAN] port on your PC. Connecting a USB devices 1. You can connect USB devices such as a mouse or keyboard.
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    to another. Follow the directions appropriate for the operating 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/ Installing the Monitor Driver (Automatic) 1. Insert CD into the CD-ROM drive
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    www.samsung.com/ Installing the Monitor Driver (Manual) Microsoft® 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 then "Display Settings
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    MS logo, and this installation will not damage your system. The certified driver will be posted on Samsung Monitor homepage. http://www.samsung.com/ 6. Click "Update Driver..." in the "Driver" tab. 7. Check the "Browse my computer for driver software" checkbox and click "Let me pick from a list
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    Using the Software 9. Select the model 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
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    Panel", then click the "Appearance and Themes" icon. 3. 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 click "Next
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    click the "Continue Anyway" button. Then click "OK" button. Note This monitor driver is certified by Microsoft, and this installation will not damage your system. The certified driver will be posted on Samsung Monitor homepage. http://www.samsung.com/ 9. Click the "Close" button, then click the "OK
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    button. 6. Choose "Display a list of the known drivers for this device so that I can choose a specific driver", then click "Next" and then click "Have disk". 7. Click the "Browse" button, then choose A:(D:\Driver). 8. Click the "Open" button, then click "OK" button. 9. Choose your monitor model and
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    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 Display Modes, select the level of resolution and vertical frequency by referring to the Preset Timing Modes in the user guide. Linux Operating System To execute
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    Software 5. Set a Keyboard for your computer. 6. The next screen is for setting your monitor. 7. First of all, set a horizontal frequency for your monitor. (You can enter the frequency directly.) 8. Set a vertical frequency for your monitor. (You can enter the frequency directly.) 9. Enter the model
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    a software installation window is not displayed on the main screen, install with the "MDC Unified . 7 In the displayed "Ready to Install the Program" window, check the directory path to displayed depending on the PC system or product specifications.  Press F5 if the execution icon is not displayed
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    ? Multiple display control "MDC" is an application that allows you to easily control multiple display devices simultaneously using a PC. Connecting to MDC Using MDC via RS-232C (serial data communications standards) An RS-232C serial cable must be connected to the serial ports on the PC and monitor.
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    Using MDC via Ethernet Enter the IP for the primary display device and connect the device to the PC. One display device can connect to another using an RS-232C serial cable.
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    contain a maximum of 100 devices connected in serial daisy-chain fashion. All the LFDs detected in a connection are displayed in the Device list, where the user can make groups and send commands to detected devices. Connection list modification options - Connection modification options includes Add
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    Set ID 0. Cloning Using the Cloning feature, you can copy the setting of one LFD and apply it to multiple selected LFDs. You can select specific tab categories or all tab categories for cloning, using the copy setting option window.
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    Command Retry This feature is used to specify the maximum number of times the MDC command will be retried in case of there being no reply or a corrupted reply from an LFD. The retry count value can be set using the MDC options window. The retry count value must be between 1-10. The default value is
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    Getting Started with MDC 1 To start the program, click Start Programs Samsung MDC Unified. 2 Click Add to add a display device.  If the connection is established via RS232C, go to Serial and specify the COM Port.
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     If the connection is established via Ethernet, enter the IP that was entered for the display device.
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    Main Screen Layout 4 1 6 5 2 3 1 Menu Bar 2 Device Category 3 Schedule Category 4 Set List 5 Modify the Set List 6 Help Topics Change the status of a display device or the properties of the program. View a list of connected display devices or device groups. View a list of schedules for display
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    Source : Change the input source.  Input sources available can vary depending on the Display Device Models.  The input source can be changed only for displays that are turned on.  Channel : Change the channel.  The TV channel can be changed by using the up/down arrow keys.  The channel can
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    The Repair button will be enabled. Click the refresh button to refresh the error status of the display device. The recovered display device will disappear from the Fault Device List. Fault Device Alert  Display device in which error is detected will be reported by email. Fill in all required fields
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    not available if the input source is Video.  Color, Tint, Color Tone, Color Temp, Red, Green, Blue and PC Screen Adjustment are not available if both PC Source and Video Source are selected. Contrast  Adjust the contrast for the selected display device. Brightness  Adjust the brightness for the
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    of Auto Motion Plus to standard.  Smooth: Set the level of Auto Motion Plus to smooth. This mode is suitable to display smooth images.  Custom: Customize the level of screen burn-in or flickering.  Demo: This function demonstrates the technology of Auto Motion Plus. The result when the mode is
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    Size Picture Size Adjust the screen size for the selected display device. The Detail item will be disabled if Picture Size is set to a mode that does not support detailed configuration. The -/+ buttons can be used to adjust Zoom. The screen can be relocated using the up/down/left/right buttons.
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    item will be disabled if the item is not supported by the selected set. Bass Adjust the bass for the selected display. Treble Adjust the treble for the selected display. Balance (L/R) Adjust the volume of the left and right speakers of the selected display device. SRS TS XT Enable or disable the SRS
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    from the list of sets, and select the System tab. Video Wall The Video Wall function can be used to display part of a whole picture or repeat the same picture on each of connected multiple display devices. Video Wall is enabled only when devices are in the group. Video Wall Enable or disable
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    can be arranged in a row. A maximum of 6 can be assigned to V if 15 is assigned to H. Screen Position View the layout of displays (configured by the screen divider) or change the layout as required. Screen Position and Preview are enabled when Video Wall is set to on. Note that if multiple sets are
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    is ON.  Note that Picture Size is disabled when PIP is ON. PIP Size View the PIP Size of the current display. PIP Source Select a PIP input source. Sound Select Select and enable the sound from either the primary screen or secondary screen. Channel The channel can be changed if PIP Source is TV.
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    General User Auto Color Automatically adjust the screen colors. Available only in PC mode. Auto Power Set the product to automatically power on. Standby Control Set the standby mode to activate if an input
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    Security Safety Lock Lock the on-screen menus. To unlock the menus, set Safety Lock to Off. Button Lock Lock the buttons on the display device. To unlock the buttons, set Button Lock to Off. OSD Display Source OSD Select whether to display a message when the Source is changed. Not Optimum Mode OSD
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    . If the time is not set on the display device, null values will be displayed. Timer  On Time: Set the time to power on the selected display device.  Off Time: Set the time to power off the selected display device.  Volume: Specify the volume of the display device when it is powered on by On
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     Mon~Sat: Activate the timer on Saturdays and Sundays.  Manual: Customize days of the week. The checkboxes to select days of the week below Repeat in the Holiday Management window.  Delete: Delete holidays: check the corresponding checkboxes and click this button.  List of holidays: View a
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    slightly at specified time intervals to prevent screen burn-in. Screen Saver This function prevents screen burn-in when the screen of the selected display device is left idle for an extended period of time.  Interval: Set the interval to activate the Screen Saver.  Mode: The Time setting can vary
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    when a stationary image displays on the screen of a display device for an extended period of time. Lamp Control Lamp Control is used to adjust the backlight to reduce power consumption. Automatically adjust the backlight of the selected display device at a specified time. If Manual Lamp Control is
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    2 Reset Reset Picture Reset the screen settings. Reset Sound Reset the sound settings. Reset System Reset the system settings. Reset All Reset the screen, sound and system settings at the same time. 3 Edit Column Select the items you want to display in the list of sets. 4 Information View the
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    3.6.13 Other Functions Resizing a Window Place the mouse pointer on a corner of the program window. An arrow will appear. Move the arrow to customize the size of the program window.
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    on a group basis. Duplicate group names cannot be used. 1 Right-click and select Group>Edit in the display device list section on the left side of the program window. 2 In the Edit Group window displayed, click Add on the sub level or Add on the same level.  Add on the sub level
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    only if at least one group is created. 3 Enter the group name. Deleting Groups 1 Select a group name, and click Edit. 2 In the Edit Group window displayed, click Delete. 3 Click Yes. The group will be deleted. Renaming Groups 1 Select a group name, and click Edit. 2 In the Edit Group window
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    Schedule Management Creating Schedules Create and register a schedule on a group basis. 1 Click All Schedule List in the schedule section on the left side of the program window. The Add button will be enabled in the middle. 2 Click the Add button. The Add Schedule window will appear.
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    3 Click Add below the Device Group item, and select the group you want to add a schedule to. 4 Select Date&Time/Action and click OK. The schedule will be added and a list of schedules will appear in the set list window.  Device Group: Select a group.  Date&Time  Instant Execution: Run the
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    Troubleshooting Guide Issue The display you want to control does not appear on the system information chart. The display you want to control does not appear on the other Control Info Grids. The following message appears repeatedly. Solution 1. Check the connection of the RS232C cable (check that
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    is selected: Settings for the selected display are displayed. 3 When two displays are selected (e.g. in sequence of ID 1 andID 3): The settings for ID 1 are displayed before the settings for ID 3. 4 When the All+Select checkbox is checked and all displays are selected: The default settings are
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    external input sources connected to the LCD Display. Use to select the screen of your choice. 1. PC 2. DVI 3. AV 4. Component 5. HDMI1 - This is deactivated when a TV tuner box is installed. 6. HDMI2 - This is deactivated when a network box is installed. 7. DisplayPort 8. MagicInfo - Activated when
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    Note • PIP turns off when the LCD Display is switched to an external source. • If you select , , in Size, Position and Transparency will not be activated. PIP Turns the PIP Screen Off/On. • Off • On Source Note • PIP is disabled if the primary screen does not receive a signal. • A TV tuner box (sold
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    Adjusting the LCD Display Size • HDMI : PC • DisplayPort : PC Changes the Size of the PIP window. Note will be changed to when is . Position Changes the Position of the PIP window. Transparency Adjusts the Transparency of PIP windows. • High • Medium • Low • Opaque
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    a DVI to HDMI cable connection (which does not support audio and video at the same time), the audio display TV source is active (TV tuner connected to the display) the Source AutoSwitch search function becomes inactive. The display will remain in the TV source. • Source AutoSwitch selection and PIP
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    Source AutoSwitch Adjusting the LCD Display When the Source AutoSwitch is On, the display video source will automatically be searched for active video. The Primary Source selection will be activated, if the current video source is not recognized. Secondary
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    Display Specify Primary Source for the automatic input source. Secondary Source Specify Secondary Source for the automatic input source. Picture [PC / DVI / DisplayPort / MagicInfo Mode] Available Modes • PC / DVI / DisplayPort • AV • Component • HDMI • MagicInfo • TV Note • A TV tuner box
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    Adjusting the LCD Display Recommended for displaying advertisements (e.g. videos or indoor or outdoor ads). 3. Custom Custom By using the on-screen menus, the contrast and brightness can be changed Sets the picture darker than Mode 1. • Mode 3 Increases the contrast between dark and bright colors.
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    Tone Adjusting the LCD Display Note Not available when Dynamic Contrast is set to On. The color tones can be changed. 1. Off 2. Cool 3. Normal 4. Warm 5. Custom Note If you set the Color Tone to Cool, Normal, Warm, or Custom, the Color Temp. function is disabled. If you set the Color Tone to Off
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    LCD Display Color Temp. is a measure of the 'warmth' of the image colors. Note This function is enabled when Mode is set to Custom, and Dynamic Contrast and Color Removes noise such as vertical stripes. Coarse adjustment may move the screen image area. You may relocate it to the center using the
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    Adjusting the LCD Display Note • Available in PC mode only. • Not available when Dynamic Contrast is set to On. Signal Balance Selects either On or Off with the signal
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    Adjusting the LCD Display The Size can be switched. 1. 16:9 2. 4:3 PIP Picture Adjusts the PIP Screen Settings. Note • Available Modes: PIP On 1. Contrast Adjusts the Contrast of the PIP window on the screen. 2. Brightness Adjusts the Brightness of the PIP window on the screen. 3. Sharpness Adjusts
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    LCD Display Note PIP input only operates in AV, HDMI, or Component mode. Dynamic Contrast Dynamic Contrast automatically detects the distribution of the visual signal and adjusts to create an optimum contrast. 1. Off 2. On Note This function is disabled when PIP Reset Reset the screen settings.
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    TV Note • A TV tuner box (sold separately) must be connected to use the TV. (US Only) • MagicInfo can only be enabled when a network box is connected. Mode The LCD Display 2. Standard 3. Movie 4. Custom Custom By using the on-screen menus, the contrast and brightness can be changed to your personal
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    . Sharpness Adjusts the picture Sharpness. Color Tint Adjusts the picture Color. Adds a natural tone to the display. Note Operates only if the video signal is NTSC. Color Tone The color tones can be changed. The individual Color components are also user adjustable. Note Not available when
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    Adjusting the LCD Display 4. Normal 5. Warm1 6. Warm2 Note If you set the Color Tone to Cool2, Cool1, Normal, Warm1, or Warm2, the Color Temp. function is disabled. Color Temp. Size Color temp. is a measure of the 'warmth' of the image colors. Note This function is enabled when Mode is set to
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    and crisper images. 1. Off 2. On Note Digital NR function is not available for all resolutions. HDMI Black Level When a DVD or set-top box is connected to your TV via HDMI, it may cause a degradation in the screen quality, such as an increase in the black level, a low contrast, or discoloration, etc
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    Film Mode Adjusting the LCD Display Film Mode calibrates unnatural pictures that may occur PIP Picture Adjusts the PIP Screen Settings. Note Available Modes: PIP On 1. Contrast Adjusts the Contrast of the PIP window on the screen. 2. Brightness Adjusts the Brightness of the PIP window on the screen
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    LCD Display Dynamic Contrast automatically detects the distribution of the visual signal and adjusts to create an optimum contrast. 1. Off 2. On Note This function is disabled when PIP . 1. Off 2. On Picture Reset Reset the screen settings. Sound Available Modes • PC / DVI / DisplayPort •
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    Adjusting the LCD Display • TV Mode Note • A TV tuner box (sold separately) must be connected to use the TV. (US Only) • MagicInfo can only be enabled when a network box is connected. The LCD Display has a built-in high fidelity stereo amplifier. 1. Standard Selects Standard for the standard
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    XT delivers a compelling, virtual surround sound experience through any two-speaker playback system, including internal television speakers. It is fully compatible with all multichannel formats. 1. Off 2. On Sound Select Enable the sound of either the primary or secondary display in PIP mode.
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    Adjusting the LCD Display Note Available when PIP is set to On. 1. Main 2. Sub Speaker Select When you use the product with it connecting to a Home theater, turn the Internal speakers off so you can listen to sound from the Home theater's (external) speakers. 1. Internal Sound is outputted both
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    Adjusting the LCD Display Note • A TV tuner box (sold separately) must be connected to use the TV. (US Only) • MagicInfo can only be enabled when a network box is connected. Language You can choose one of 13 languages. Note The language chosen affects only the language of the OSD. It has no effect
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    5. 120 6. 150 7. 180 Timer1 / Timer2 / Timer3 You can set the LCD display to automatically turn on or off at a specified time. Note • Hoilday : select clock is set using the Clock Set menu. • The Manual option allows you to select a day of the week. Holiday Management • Add You can register holidays.
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    Adjusting the LCD Display You can delete selected holidays. Note • Only enabled when registered holidays are selected. • More than one holiday can be selected . 1. High 2. Medium 3. Low 4. Opaque Safety Lock Change PIN The password can be changed. The preset password for the LCD Display is "0000".
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    Adjusting the LCD Display Note If you forgot your password, press the remote buttons INFO → same picture is repeated on each screen. When the Video Wall is on, you can adjust the Video Wall screen setting. Note • Size will be disabled when Video Wall is running. • Disabled when PIP is set to On. •
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    Adjusting the LCD Display Turns Off/On the Video Wall function of the selected display Off/On. • Off • On Format The Format can be selected to see a divided screen. • Full Provides a full screen without any margins. • Natural Displays a natural image with the original aspect ratio intact. Horizontal
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    the LCD Display Note If Horizontal is set to 15, the maximum value for Vertical is 6. Screen Position The screen can be divided into several images. A number of screens can be selected with a different layout when dividing. • Select a mode in Screen Position. • Select a display in Display Selection
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    Horizontal Adjusting the LCD Display Sets how many pixels the screen moves horizontally. Five adjustment levels: 0, 1, 2, 3, and 4. Vertical Time Sets how many pixels the screen moves vertically. Five adjustment levels: 0, 1, 2, 3, and 4. Set the time interval for performing the horizontal or
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    Mode • Off • On Adjusting the LCD Display You can change the Safety Screen Type. • Bar • Eraser • Pixel Period Time Use this function to set the execution period for each mode set in the timer. Bar Within the set
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    Adjusting the LCD Display This function prevents after-images on the screen by moving long black and white vertical lines. Eraser Pixel This function prevents after-images on the screen by moving a rectangular pattern. This function prevents after-images by moving many pixels on the screen. Side
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    LCD Display When the picture is not displayed properly on the screen when setting the graphics card resolution of the computer to 1024 x 768 @ 60Hz, 1280 x 768 @ 60Hz, 1360 x 768@ 60Hz or 1366 x 768 @ 60Hz, by using this function(Resolution Select), you can have the picture displayed on the screen
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    Adjusting the LCD Display Advanced Settings Configures the settings more elaborately. product at temperatures 75 - 80°C (based on ambient temperature of 40°C). Refer to "Specifications" herein for details about operating conditions. Current Temperature Shows the current temperature of the product
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    Adjusting the LCD Display • Off • On Note When Auto Power is On, the product will power on automatically as soon as it is connected to power. Button Lock Locks or unlocks the monitor control buttons on the product. • Off • On User Auto Color 1. Auto Color Automatically adjusts the colors. 2. Reset
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    Adjusting the LCD Display Sets the standby mode, which will be activated when no input signal is . • Auto will be disabled in HDMI mode. Lamp Schedule Adjusts the luminance to a user-specified value at a specified time. OSD Display Displays or hides a menu item on the screen. Source OSD • Off • On
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    the product to a computer via a digital signal such as DVI or HDMI. Click the BMP image file converted from an SW code. The image below will appear on the screen of the product. 2. While a BMP image onto which the software code has been converted is displayed on the screen, select Software Upgrade.
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    LCD Display Note When there are two or more BMP images, they are displayed on the screen digital signal, such as in DVI, HDMI1, or HDMI2 mode. (The input resolution must be identical to the panel resolution.) • In HDMI1 and HDMI2 modes, the timing values used for both the PC and TV are only supported
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    the LCD Display Reset all the settings for the display. Multi Control Available Modes • PC / DVI / DisplayPort • AV • Component • HDMI • MagicInfo • TV Note • A TV tuner box (sold separately) must be connected to use the TV. (US Only) • MagicInfo can only be enabled when a network box is
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    monitor and the network box off and on. • For MagicInfo in Device mode, moving external devices while booting may cause errors. Set up external devices only if the LCD Display option when the LCD Display is in the process of shutting down since this may cause system errors on the LCD Display. • When
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    not supported. • For pivoted LCD Displays, a screen resolution of up to 720*480(SD) is supported for movies. • For drive D:, EWF is not applied. • To save Setup contents that have been changed when EWF is in the Enable state, you must Commit them. • By selecting Disable, Enable or Commit, the system
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    the LCD Display In step 2 of MagicInfo Setup Wizard, you don't have to go to Network Setting on the desktop to make your settings for TCP/IP. You just do that at step 2 of MagicInfo installation. 3. Select Language - step 3 When using multiple languages, you can choose and set a specific language
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    Adjusting the LCD Display You can select which rotation type will be applied to your device. 5. Setup Information Shows the settings that have been selected by the user. Note If the MagicInfo icon is not displayed on the notification area, double click the MagicInfo icon on the window desktop. The
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    than 85Hz, you will see the black screen because the LCD Display does not support over 85Hz. Note Refer to Specifications > Preset Timing Modes for the resolutions or frequencies supported by the LCD Display. Maintenance and Cleaning 1) Maintaining the LCD Display Case. Clean with a soft cloth after
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    with the computer or the video card, this can cause the LCD Display to become blank, have poor coloring, become noisy, etc. In this case, first check the source of the problem, and then contact a Service Center or your dealer. 1. Check if the power cord and the video cables are properly connected
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    Troubleshooting A: Check if the signal cable between the computer and the LCD Display is securely connected. (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
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    OSD Color Adjustment menu. Q: The Power Indicator blinks. A: The LCD Display is currently saving the changes made in the settings to the OSD memory. Q: The screen is blank and the power indicator light blinks every 0.5 or 1 seconds. A: The LCD Display is using its power management system. Press
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    Troubleshooting 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 the version of the driver used. (Refer to the computer
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    Specifications General General Model Name SyncMaster 400DX-3 / 460DX-3 LCD Panel Size Display area 400DX-3 460DX-3 400DX-3 460DX-3 40 inches (101 cm) 46 inches (116 cm) 885.6 mm (H) x 498.15 mm (V) 1018.08 mm (H) x 572.67 mm (V) Synchronization Horizontal Vertical 30 ~ 81 kHz 56 ~ 85 Hz
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    Specifications Dimensions (W x H x D) Without Stand 1068.0 x 620.5 x 130.0 mm / 42.1 x 24.4 x 5.1 inches 1068.0 x 620.5 x 136.0 mm / 42.1 x 24.4 x 5.4 inches (With protection glass-option) Weight With Network 400DX-3 Box Without Network Box With Network 460DX-3 Box Without Network Box 19.3 Kg /
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    find the nearest recycling location, go to our website, www.samsung.com/recyclingdirect, or call (877) 278 - 0799 PowerSaver This LCD Display has a built-in power management system called PowerSaver. This system saves energy by switching your LCD Display to low-power mode when it has not been used
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    is the same as the following Preset Timing Modes, the screen will be adjusted automatically. However, if the signal differs, the screen may go blank while the power LED is on. Refer to the video card manual and adjusts the screen as follows. Display Mode IBM, 640 x 350 IBM, 640 x 480 IBM, 720 x 400
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    Specifications Display Mode VESA, 1024 x 768 VESA, 1024 x 768 VESA, 1152 x 864 VESA, 1280 x 768 VESA kHz Vertical Frequency Like a fluorescent lamp, the screen has to repeat the same image many times per second to display an image to the user. The frequency of this repetition is called the Vertical
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    , BLUE and WHITE color seem to be bright sometimes or some of black pixels could be seen. This is not from bad quality and you can use it without any problems. • For example, the number of TFT-LCD sub pixels contained in this product are 6,220,800. When cleaning the monitor and the panel outside
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    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 Information periodically Note Use Two different colors Rotate the Color Information with 2 different
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    , or set your PC or System to operate a Screen Saver program when you are not using it. If these guidelines are not followed, it may affect your warranty. Apply the Screen Scroll function on Product • Apply the Screen Scroll function - Symptom: Horizontal Bar with Black Color move up and down. Apply
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    Information • Apply the Screen Bar function - Symptom: Horizontal / Vertical Bar with Black Color move up and down. Apply the Screen Erasing function on Product • Apply the Screen Erasing function - Symptom: 2 Vertical blocks move while erasing the display
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    or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center. U.S.A CANADA MEXICO North America 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) http://www.samsung.com 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) http://www.samsung.com/ca 01-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) http://www.samsung.com/ ca_fr (French) http
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    0800 724 000 http://www.samsung.com 0800-726-7864 http://www.samsung.com 800-00-0077 http://www.samsung.com 0860-SAMSUNG (726-7864) http://www.samsung.com 0685 88 99 00 http://www.samsung.com 0800 300 300 http://www.samsung.com Terms Dot Pitch The image on a monitor is composed of red
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    image. The Interlace method is the same as that used in TVs. This is a function that provides the best quality screen for the user by allowing the computer and the monitor to exchange information automatically. This monitor follows the international standard VESA DDC for the Plug & Play function
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    safe recycling. Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and separate battery return systems.) The marking on the battery, manual or packaging indicates this product is not user replaceable. For information on its replacement, please contact your service provider. Do not
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    herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material. Samsung is the registered trademark of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.; Microsoft, Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation; VESA, DPM and DDC
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SyncMaster 400DX-3/460DX-3
LCD Display
User Manual
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.