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  • Samsung 550DX | User Manual - Page 1
    SyncMaster 550DX 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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    screen mode. The images here are for reference only, and are not applicable in all cases (or countries). 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 in electric shock or fire. Do not touch the
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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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    Safety Instructions DO NOT PLACE on the floor. • Otherwise, this may result in damage to the screen display. Ensure that an authorized installation company installs the wall mount. • When cleaning the monitor case or the surface of the TFT-LCD screen, wipe with a slightly moistened, soft cloth.
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    Instructions Do not spray cleaner directly onto the surface of the product. • Otherwise, this may result in the discoloration and distortion of the structure and the screen the product, disconnect the power plug immediately and contact a Service Center. • Otherwise, this may result in electric shock
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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 one (1) hour. This reduces eye fatigue. Do not install it in an unstable location such as an unstable rack or uneven surface or a location
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    Safety Instructions The batteries (and rechargeable batteries) are not ordinary refuse cause an explosion 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 location out of the reach of children. Be careful when
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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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    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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    Introduction Quick Setup 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
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    off. Power indicator Shows PowerSaver mode by blinking green Note See PowerSaver described in the manual for further information regarding power saving functions. For energy conservation, turn your LCD Display OFF when it is not needed or when leaving it unattended for long periods. Remote Control
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    the LCD Display On/Off. POWER The power cord plugs into the LCD Display and monitor. • HDMI and network signals sent via the [DVI OUT(LOOPOUT)] port are displayed on the second display which has the [DVI IN] port. Note • The Loopout function can be used to duplicate the screen of the primary display
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    Introduction play 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 resolution can be supported. Compatible input sources include DVI IN, HDMI IN 1, and HDMI IN 2 (MagicInfo). • The status of the cable may
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    audio cable. AV IN Connect the [AV IN] terminal of your monitor to the video output terminal of the external device using a VIDEO 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
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    on how to purchase and install a network box, contact Samsung Electronics. RJ 45 MDC (MDC PORT) MDC(Multiple Display Control) Program Port Connect the LAN cable to [RJ45 MDC more information, refer to the User Manual supplied with the locking device for more information. Note You must
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    display. 4. Lock the lock ( ). Note • These are general 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
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    the [POWER] terminal of the monitor (550DX) using a power extension cable. monitor and the network box must be turned on for the network box to operate normally. Remote Control Note The performance of the remote control may be affected by a TV or other electronic device operating near the LCD Display
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    or to use MagicInfo. Press to change the channel. The "-" button is used to select Digital channels. Electronic Program Guide (EPG) display. - This function does not work for this LCD Display. Adjusts the audio volume. Selects a connected external input source or MagicInfo mode. Press the button
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    PC/DVI/HDMI/DP selection button TTX/MIX Changing 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
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    Exits from the menu screen. MagicInfo MagicInfo Quick Launch Button. Note This button is disabled for products that do not support MagicInfo. User Installation Guide Note • Be sure to call an installation expert of Samsung Electronics to install the product. • The warranty becomes invalid if
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    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. 2. Embedded Mount guide A : min. 40 mm B : min. 70 mm C : min. 50 mm D : min. 50 mm E : Ambient
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    ambient temperature at 35 or lower. Note A Samsung Electronics service center can provide details. 3. Floor mount guide A : min. 50 mm lower. Note A Samsung Electronics service center can provide details. Mechanical Layout Installation VESA Bracket • When installing VESA, make sure to
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    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. Dimensions Notice For securing the bracket on a wall, use only machine screws of 6 mm diameter
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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. • SAMSUNG Electronics is not responsible for any damages to the product or harm to customers when the installation is done by the customer. • This product is
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    Introduction 2. Insert the screw B into the 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 can be caught in the holes. • Make sure the wall
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    Introduction 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.
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    Introduction 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 None 1 bit None 15 m (only shielded type) • Pin assignment Pin Signal 1 Data Carrier Detect 2
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    command type command Value range 1 Power control 0x11 0~1 2 Volume control 0x12 0~100 3 Input source control 0x14 - 4 Screen Mode control 0x18 - 5 Screen Size control 0x19 0~255 6 PIP on/off control 0x3C 0~1 7 Auto adjustment control 0x3D 0 8 Video wall Mode control
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    remainings. If it exceeds two digits,for example, it is 11+FF+01+01= 112, discard the number in the first digit like below. example)PowerOn&ID respond with ACK. • Power Control • Function Personal Computer turns TV or Monitor power ON/OFF. • Get Power ON/OFF Status Header 0xAA command 0x11 DATA
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    ID CheckSum 0 • Set Volume Header command ID 0xAA 0x12 DATA Length 1 DATA Volume Volume : Volume value code to be set on TV or Monitor (0 ~ 100) CheckSum • Ack Header command ID 0xAA 0xFF Volume : Same as above DATA Length 3 Ack/Nak 'A' r-CMD 0x12 Val1 Volume Check Sum • Nak
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    • 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 or 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(TV
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    command 0x18 DATA Length ID CheckSum 0 • Set Picture Size Header command ID 0xAA 0x18 DATA Length 1 DATA Screen Mode Screen Mode : Screen Mode code to be set on TV or Monitor 0x01 0x04 0x31 0x0B 16 : 9 Zoom Wide Zoom 4 : 3 CheckSum • Ack Header 0xAA command 0xFF ID DATA Length
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    DATA Length ID CheckSum 0 • Ack Header 0xAA command 0xFF ID DATA Length Ack/Nak r-CMD 3 'A' 0x19 Val1 Screen Size Check Sum Screen Size : Screen Size of TV or Monitor (Range : 0 ~ 255, Unit : Inch) • Nak Header 0xAA command 0xFF ID DATA Length Ack/Nak r-CMD 3 'N' 0x19 ERR
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    shows what occurred error is Val1 ERR Check Sum • Auto Adjustment Control (PC, BNC Only) • Function Personal Computer controls PC system screen automatically. • Get Auto Adjustment Status None • Set Auto Adjustment Header command ID 0xAA 0x3D Auto Adjustment : 0x00 (Always) DATA Length
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    command ID 0xAA 0x5C DATA Length 1 DATA CheckSum Video Wall Mode Video Wall Mode : Video Wall Mode code to be set on TV or Monitor 1 : Full 0 : Natural • Ack Header command 0xAA 0xFF DATA Length Ack/Nak r-CMD ID 3 'A' 0x5C Video Wall Mode : same as above Val1 Video Wall Mode
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    CheckSum 0 • Set Safety Lock Enable / Disable Header command ID 0xAA 0x5D DATA Length 1 Safety Lock : Lock code to be set on TV or Monitor 1 : ON 0 : OFF DATA CheckSum Safety Lock • Ack Header 0xAA command 0xFF ID DATA Length Ack/Nak r-CMD 3 'A' 0x5D Val1 Safety Lock Check Sum
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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 to
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    . 2. Connect a set of audio cables between the AUDIO OUTPUT jacks on the camcorder and the [AV /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
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    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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    . 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 cables between the AUX L, R jacks on the AUDIO SYSTEM and [AUDIO OUT] on LCD Display.
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    are sold separately. • For more information on how to purchase and install a network box, contact Samsung Electronics. Connecting the Power 1. Connect the [POWER] terminal on the product and the [POWER] terminal box and the [HDMI IN 2 (MAGICINFO)] terminal of the monitor using the DP to HDMI cable.
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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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    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. 2. Click "Windows". 3. Choose your monitor model in the model list, then click the "OK" button. 4. If you can see
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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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    message "Windows needs..." is displayed, as shown in the figure below, click "Continue". Note This monitor driver is under certifying 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
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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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    . 2. Click "Start" "Control 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
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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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    ® Windows® 2000 Operating System When you can see "Digital Signature Not Found" on your monitor, follow these steps. 1. Choose "OK" button on on the "Next" 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
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    "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 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
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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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    Unified installation program. If a software installation window is not displayed on the main screen, install with the "MDC Unified" execution file in the may not be displayed depending on the PC system or product specifications.  Press F5 if the execution icon is not displayed. Uninstallation 1
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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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    . Each connection can 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
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    in the daisychain running from 1 to 99, and then finally to 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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    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. z If the connection is established via RS232C, go to Serial and specify the COM Port.
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    z 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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    the input source is TV. † Only registered channels can be selected. 2 Volume The volume can be changed or the sound can be muted only for displays that are turned on. Volume † The volume can be adjusted using the slider bar in the range of 0 to 100. Adjust the volume of a selected
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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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    , Color Temp, Red, Green, Blue and PC Screen Adjustment are not available if both PC Source and Video Source are selected. Contrast z Adjust the contrast for the selected display device. Brightness z Adjust the brightness for the selected display device. Color z Adjust the colors for the selected
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    of Auto Motion Plus to standard. z Smooth: Set the level of Auto Motion Plus to smooth. This mode is suitable to display smooth images. z Custom: Customize the level of screen burn-in or flickering. z 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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    sets, and select the Sound tab. The Bass or Treble 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
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    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 Video
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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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    ON. z 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
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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 z On Time: Set the time to power on the selected display device. z Off Time: Set the time to power off the selected display device. z 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 are enabled only if Manual is selected. Holiday Management Holiday Management allows you to prevent devices
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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. z Interval: Set the interval to activate the Screen Saver. z Mode: The Time setting can vary
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    adjust the backlight for the selected display. If Auto Lamp Control is adjusted, Manual Lamp Control will automatically switch to Off. z Ambient Light: Ambient Light detects ambient light intensity and automatically adjusts the screen brightness of all the LFDs in the same serial chain. Tool
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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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    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. z 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. z Device Group: Select a group. z 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 the ID using the Display menu.) For a display that supports the ID in a range of 0 to 99, the ID should be set between 0 and 99. Check that the display is powered on.
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    shown when multiple displays are used 1 When no display is selected: The default value is displayed. 2 When one display 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
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    be enabled when a network box is connected. Source List Use to select PC, HDMI or other 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
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    window super-imposed on the PC Video signal. (Off/On) 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
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    Adjusting the LCD Display Size • HDMI : PC • DisplayPort : PC Changes the Size of the PIP window. Note Size will be changed to when is . Position Changes
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    LCD Display Name the input device connected to the input jacks to make your input source selection easier. VCR / DVD / Cable STB / HD STB / Satellite STB / AV Receiver / DVD Receiver / Game /Camcorder / DVD Combo / DHR / PC / DVI PC / DVI Devices Note • The displayed does not support audio and
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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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    Adjusting the LCD 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
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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 to your personal preference. Note • By adjusting the picture using the Custom function, Mode will
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    Color 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
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    Adjusting the LCD Display Color Temp. is a measure of the 'warmth' of the image colors. in PC mode only. Coarse Fine 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. Removes noise such
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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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    Adjusting the 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
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    Adjusting the LCD Display • Off : switches Auto Motion Plus off. • Clear : sets Auto judder as much as you want. • Demo : demonstrates Auto Motion Plus (the picture will be displayed on the left half of the screen when Auto Motion Plus is set to on). • Custom • Blur : use to reduce the afterimage
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    MagicInfo can only be enabled when a network box is connected. The LCD Display has four automatic picture settings ("Dynamic", "Standard", "Movie" and " Dynamic 2. Standard 3. Movie 4. Custom Custom By using the on-screen menus, the contrast and brightness can be changed to your personal preference
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    the LCD Display Adjusts the Brightness. Sharpness Color Adjusts the picture Sharpness. 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
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    Color Temp. Adjusting the LCD Display Size Color temp. is a measure of the 'warmth' resolution to suit the user's preferences. • Position • Size • Reset Note • Certain external devices may feed the display an out of spec signal that may cause cutoff even when using the Screen Fit feature. • Zoom
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    LCD Display Digital NR (Digital Noise Reduction) Turns the Digital Noise Reduction featureOff/On. The Digital Noise Reduction feature allows you to enjoy clearer and crisper images. 1. Off 2. On Note Digital device connected. In this case, adjust the screen quality of your TV by configuring the HDMI
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    the LCD Display (In HDMI mode, this function is available when the input signal is interlaced scan; it is not available in progressive scan.) 1. Off 2. On PIP Picture Adjusts the PIP Screen Settings. Note Available Modes: PIP On 1. Contrast Adjusts the Contrast of the PIP window on the screen
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    Adjusting the LCD Display Adjusts the inverter lamp in order to reduce energy and judder as much as you want. • Demo : demonstrates Auto Motion Plus (the picture will be displayed on the left half of the screen when Auto Motion Plus is set to on). • Custom • Blur : use to reduce the afterimage as
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    Adjusting the LCD Display Judder : use to reduce the judder as much as you want. Note • The color on screen may vary with this option unintentionally. • Disabled when PIP is set to On. Picture Reset Reset the screen settings. Sound Available Modes • PC / DVI / DisplayPort • AV • Component •
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    Adjusting the LCD Display Selects Movie when viewing movies. 4. Speech Selects Speech when watching a show that is mostly dialog (i.e., news). 5. Custom Selects Custom if you want to adjust the
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    SRS TS XT Adjusting the LCD Display SRS TS XT is a patented SRS technology that solves the problem of playing 5.1 multichannel content over two speakers. TruSurround XT delivers a compelling, virtual surround sound experience through any two-speaker playback system, including internal television
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    Adjusting the LCD Display 2. External Sound is only output from theexternal speakers, and the volume can only be controlled for them as well. Sound Reset Reset the sound settings.
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    off automatically at certain times. 1. Off 2. 30 3. 60 4. 90 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 Apply to disable the timer on holidays and Don't apply to enable the
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    Adjusting the LCD Display • The Manual option allows you to select a day of the week. Holiday Management • Add You can register holidays. • Delete Selected You can delete selected holidays. Note • Only
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    of the background of the OSD. 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". Note If you forgot your password, press the remote buttons INFO EXIT password to "0000." Lock On MUTE to reset the This is
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    Energy Saving Adjusting the LCD Display This feature adjusts the power consumption of the unit in order to save energy. 1. Off 2. On Video Wall A Video Wall is a set of video screens connected together, so that each screen shows a part of the whole picture or where the same picture is repeated on
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    Adjusting the LCD Display 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 Sets how many parts the screen should be divided horizontally. Fifteen adjustment
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    LCD Display 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. • The selection will be set up by pressing a number in the selected mode. • The screen
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    Vertical Adjusting the LCD Display Time Sets how many pixels the screen moves vertically. Five adjustment levels: 0, 1, 2, 3, and 4. Timer Timer Set the time interval for performing the horizontal or vertical movement, respectively. Mode You can set the timer for Screen Burn Protection. If
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    Adjusting the LCD Display You can change the Safety Screen Type. • Bar • Eraser • Pixel Period Time Use this function to set the execution period . • Mode - Bar, Eraser, Pixel : 10~50 sec This function prevents after-images on the screen by moving long black and white vertical lines. Eraser
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    Adjusting the LCD Display 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 Gray Select the brightness of the grey for the screen background. • OFF • Light • Dark Resolution Select
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    Adjusting the LCD Display 4. 1360 x 768 5. 1366 X 768 Note Selecting the menu is only allowed when the graphics resolution is set to 60Hz, 1280 x 768 @ 60Hz, 1360 x 768 @ 60Hz or 1366 x 768 @ 60Hz. Power On Adjustment 1024 x 768 @ Adjusts the Power On time for the screen. Caution: Set the Power
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    LCD Display Selects auto or manual for the fan speed settings. • Auto • Manual Fan Speed Setting Sets the fan speed within a range of 0 and 100. Note Enabled when Fan Control is set to Manual on ambient temperature of 40°C). Refer to "Specifications" herein for details about operating conditions.
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    Adjusting the LCD Display • It is best to setFan Control to Auto when you change theTemperature Control setting. Current Temperature Shows the current 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
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    User Auto Color Adjusting the LCD Display 1. Auto Color Automatically adjusts the colors. 2. Reset Resets the color settings. Note Enabled only in PC mode. Standby Control Sets the standby mode, which will
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    Lamp Schedule Adjusting the LCD Display 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 Not Optimum Mode OSD • Off • On No Signal OSD
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    On MDC OSD Adjusting the LCD Display • Off • On Software Upgrade Performs a software upgrade. 1. Connect 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
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    Adjusting the LCD Display Note • This only operates with a 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 if the Edit Name is set to
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    Adjusting the LCD Display Multi Control Assigns an individual ID to the SET. • IP Setting : Manual, Auto • IP Address : Manually enter the IP Address if IP Setting is set to Manual. • Subnet Mask : Manually enter the Subnet Mask if IP Setting is set to Manual. • Gateway : Manually enter the Gateway
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    the power switches of both the monitor and the network box off and on at the same time, or turn the monitor off and on using the remote • For pivoted LCD Displays, ticker transparency is not supported. • For pivoted LCD Displays, a screen resolution of up to 720*480(SD) is supported for movies. •
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    Adjusting the LCD Display You can select an Application to be executed in your computer when Windows starts. 2. Select TCP/IP - step 2 In step 2 of MagicInfo Setup Wizard, you
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    Adjusting the LCD Display When using multiple languages, you can choose and set a specific language among them. 4. Select Screen Type - step 4 You can select which rotation type will be applied to your device. 5. Setup Information
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    Adjusting the LCD Display 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 icon will appear.
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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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    Information section or contact your dealer. • For more network-related information, refer to the MagicInfo Troubleshooting section. Problems related to the Installation (PC Mode) Note Problems related to the LCD Display installation and their solutions are listed. Q: The LCD Display screen flickers.
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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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    Troubleshooting Q: The screen color is inconsistent. A: Adjust color using Custom under OSD 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 any key on the key- board. Problems related to Audio Note Problems
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    the computer. (Refer to the Windows / Computer Manual). A: Windows ME/2000: Control Panel Display Screen Saver. Set the function in the BIOS-SETUP of the computer. (Refer to the Windows / Computer Manual). Q: How can I clean the outer case/LCD Panel? A: Disconnect the power cord and then clean
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    Specifications General General Model Name SyncMaster 550DX LCD Panel Size Display area 54.6 inches (138 cm) 1209.6 mm (H) x 680.4 mm (V) Synchronization Horizontal Vertical 30 ~ 81 kHz 56 ~ 85 Hz Display Color 16.7 M (true) Resolution Optimum resolution 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz Maximum resolution
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    can use it without any problems. For example, the number of TFT-LCD sub pixels contained in this product are 6,220,800. Note Design and specifications are subject to change go to our website, www.samsung.com/recyclingdirect, or call (877) 278 - 0799 PowerSaver This LCD Display has a built-in power
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    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 MAC, 640 x 480 MAC, 832 x 624 MAC, 1152 x 870 VESA, 640 x 480 VESA, 640 x 480 VESA, 800 x 600 Horizontal Vertical Fre- Pixel Clock Sync Polarity
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    Specifications Display Mode VESA, 800 x 600 VESA, 800 x 600 VESA, 800 x 600 VESA, 848 x 480 VESA, 1024 x 768 VESA, 1024 x 768 VESA, 1024 x 768 VESA, 1152 x 864 VESA, 1280 x 768 VESA, 1280 x 960 VESA, 1280 x 1024 VESA, 1280 x 1024 VESA, 1360 x 768 VESA, 1360 x 768 VESA, 1920 x 1080 VESA, 1920 x 1080
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    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, please apply a small amount of water to a soft cloth. Rub softly when
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    , or Power Save Mode • Turn the power off for 2 hours after 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. • The Image Retention Free function applied to the
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    use. • The best way to protect your monitor from Image retention is to turn the Power off, 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 Pixel function on Product • Apply the
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    Information 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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    Pitch'. Unit: mm The screen must be redrawn several times per second in order to create and display an image for the user. The frequency of this screen for the user by allowing the computer and the monitor to exchange information automatically. This monitor follows the international standard VESA
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    separate battery return systems.) This marking on the battery, manual or packaging indicates that the batteries in this product should not battery incorporated in this product is not user replaceable. For information on its replacement, please contact your service provider. Do not attempt to remove
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SyncMaster 550DX
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.