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Samsung 400CXn Flat Panel Television User Manual

1. Q A No sound Ensure that the audio cable is firmly connected to both the audio in port on your LCD Display and the audio out port on your sound card Refer to the Connecting a Computer Check the volume level The sound level is too low Check the volume level Troubleshooting If the volume is still too low after turning the control to its maximum check the volume control on the computer sound card or software program The sound is too high or too low Adjusts the Treble and Bass to the appropriate levels Problems related to the Remote Control Note Problems related to the remote control and their solutions are listed 2 fe es R The remote control buttons do not respond Check the polarities of the batteries Check if the batteries are empty Check if the power is on Check if the power cord is securely connected Check if a special fluorescent or neon lamp is on in the vicinity Problems related to Magiclnfo Note Making a Bootable USB Flash Disk Q amp A Q A Making a Bootable USB Flash Disk 1 You can turn a common 512 MB or bigger USB storage media into a bootable disk using a USB bootable disk creation tool For example the HP USB Disk Storage Format Tool 2 Copies the OS ghost image and executables to your USB disk 3 Enter the BIOS menu of your set by pressing the F2 key in the BIOS logo screen Then enable the USB Boot First option by selecting that option and p
2. TV Troubleshooting A An SDTV has an aspect ratio of 4 3 which is the same as that of an analog TV HDTV has an aspect ratio of 16 9 which is similar to a cinema screen This provides a much better screen quality than SDTV It s like having a theater in your home A Digital TV broadcasting in our country is ultimately orientated towards HDTV Can I watch HD broadcasting with all digital TVs You can receive all digital broadcasts whether they are SD or HD using any digital TV How ever you cannot enjoy HD programs which are the highest quality digital TV programs using an SD digital TV Especially as SD broadcasting has an aspect ratio of 4 3 HD broadcasting has an aspect ratio of 16 9 similar to a cinema screen Therefore to enjoy the full benefits of digital TV it is better to purchase an HD digital TV At present all digital TVs from Samsung Electronics have the 16 9 wide aspect ratio Can I watch digital TV broadcasting with an analog TV No The analog TV cannot interpret digital signals Therefore a digital TV 1s required to watch digital TV broadcasting Can I use my present antenna to receive digital broadcasting As for existing analog TV digital TV is designed so that digital broadcasting signals are received via both indoor and outdoor antennas A Ifsignal reception is very good in your environment you can watch digital broadcasts with your existing indoor antenna If not it is better to install
3. an outdoor UHF antenna How do I connect an antenna for an apartment or tenement house Consult the superintendent s office or broadcasting facility administrator for your apartment or tenement house to check whether UHF reception is available A Even if digital TV broadcasting is available in your area if you cannot watch it because the superintendent s office or common broadcasting facility does not rebroadcast the signal you have to install an indoor or outdoor antenna A Alternatively your local cable broadcasting company provides a digital TV service and you can subscribe to it A Ifa cable broadcasting company is sharing a common broadcasting facility for your apartment or tenement house it has to adjust and send digital TV signals so that they are compatible to shared viewing which is the original purpose of the common broadcasting facility Note Before calling for assistance check the information in this section to see if you can remedy any prob lems yourself If you do need assistance please call the phone number on the Information section or contact your dealer
4. minute You can choose to change the screen resolution or stay in the current mode during that time And if the resolution is more than 85Hz you will see the black screen because the LCD Display does not support over 85Hz Not Optimum Mode Fecommended Mode AREAS KX A GOH Note Refer to Specifications gt 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 disconnecting the power cord Troubleshooting e Do not use benzene thinner or other flammable substan ces or a wet cloth e Werecommend that a SAMSUNG cleansing agent is used to prevent damage to the screen 2 Maintaining the Flat Panel Display Screen Clean with a soft cloth cotton flannel smoothly e Never use acetone benzene or thinner ts lsg They may cause flaws or deformation of the screen sur face e The user will be required to pay costs and related expenses for repairing damages caused Symptoms and Recommended Actions Note A LCD Display recreates visual signals received from the computer Therefore if there is a problem with the computer or the video card this can cause the LCD Display to become blank have poor coloring become noisy and video mode not supported 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
5. refer to the contents under Adjusting Your LCD Display Connect the power cord for your LCD Display to the power port on the back of the LCD Display Trun on the power switch There are 2 ways to connect the D sub to your LCD Display Choose one of the following Using the D sub Analog connector on the video card e Connect the D sub to the 15 pin RGB 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 video card e Connect the DVI Cable to the DVI HDCP port on the back of your LCD Display and the DVI port on the computer Connections Connect the audio cable for your LCD Display to the audio port on the back of your computer Note e Turn on both your computer and the LCD Display e The DVI cable is optional e Contact a local SAMSUNG Electronics Service Center to buy optional items Connecting to Other devices sing a Power cord with Earth e In the event of failure the earth lead may cause electric shock Make sure to wire the earth lead in correctly before connecting the AC power When un wiring the earth lead make sure to disconnect the AC power in advance Note AV input devices such as DVD players VCR s or camcorders as well as your computer can be con nected to the LCD Display For detailed information on connecting AV input devices refer to the contents under Adjusting Your LCD Display Connect
6. signal channel Connecting AV Devices 2 3 The Connections Connect the port of the DVD VCR DVD DTV Set Top Box to the R AUDIO L port of the LCD Display Then start the DVD VCR or Camcorders with a DVD disc or tape inserted Select AV using the SOURCE Note LCD Display has AV connection terminals to connect AV input devices like DVDs VCRs or Camcorders You may enjoy AV signals as long as the LCD Display is turned on Connecting to a Camcorder 4 The x aes p A d k EE SEE WS OUTPUT AUDIO VIDEO O f Locate the A V output jacks on the camcorder They are usually found on the side or back of the camcorder Connect a set of audio cables between the AUDIO OUTPUT jacks on the camcorder and the AV AUDIO IN L AUDIO R on the LCD Display Connect a video cable between the VIDEO OUTPUT jack on the camcorder and the AV IN VIDEO on the LCD Display Select AV for the Camcorder connection using the Source button on the front of the LCD Display or on the remote control Then start the Camcorders with a tape inserted Note audio video cables shown here are usually included with a Camcorder If not check your local electronics store If your camcorder is stereo you need to connect a set of two cables Connecting Using a HDMI Cable Note Input devices such as digital DVD are connected to the HDMI terminal of the LCD Display using the HDMI cable Connections e You c
7. signals Check if the TV antenna connector is securely connected to the external antenna Refer to Connecting TV TV signal is not received Select Auto Program to configure the channel system automatically Refer to the Auto Pro gram Problems related to the Screen Note Problems related to the LCD Display screen and their solutions are listed Q A gt gt Q F Q QF F F The screen is blank and the power indicator is off Ensure that the power cord is firmly connected and the LCD Display is on Refer to the Connecting a Computer Check Signal Cable message Ensure that the signal cable 1s firmly connected to the PC or video sources Refer to the Connecting a Computer Ensure that the PC or video sources are turned on Not Optimum Mode message Check the maximum resolution and the frequency of the video Adaptor Compare these values with the data in the Preset Timing Modes Chart The picture rolls vertically Check if the signal cable is securely connected Re connect it if necessary Refer to Connecting a Computer The image is not clear picture is blurred Run Frequency Coarse and Fine tuning Turn on again after removing all accessories video extension cable etc Set the resolution and frequency to the recommended ranges The picture image is unstable and shakes er Q F BOB FBP F BP F BF Troubleshooting Check if the resolution and frequency set for the computer video c
8. 400CXN 460CXN Introduction Package Contents Note Please make sure the following items are included with your LCD Display If any items are missing contact your dealer Contact a local dealer to buy optional items E Note This stand is not for the Floor Standing Type Unpacking LCD Display Manuals Quick Setup Guide Warranty Card User s Guide Not available in all loca tions Cables D Sub Cable Power Cord Others Introduction Others Remote Control Batteries AAA X 2 Cleaning Cloth Not available in all loca tions Sold separately DVI Cable Wall Mount KIT LAN Cable Semi Stand KIT Note Cleaning Cloth is only provided for highly polished black products as a product feature Your LCD Display Front MENU button MENU Opens the on screen menu and exits from the menu Also use to exit the OSD menu or return to the previous menu Navigate buttons Down Up buttons Channel buttons Moves from one menu item to another vertically or adjusts selected menu values When OSD is not on the screen push the button to adjust channel Rear Introduction Adjust buttons Left Right buttons Volume buttons Moves from one menu item to another horizontally or adjusts selected menu val ues When OSD is not on the screen push the button to adjust volume ENTER button ENTER Activates a highlighted menu item SOURCE button SOURCE Switches from PC mode
9. When pressing this button the current mode is displayed at the bottom centre of the screen The LCD Display has a built in high fidelity stereo amplifier Then press the button again to circle through available preconfigured modes Standard Music Movie Speech Custom MDC Quick Launch Button Activates or deactivates all function keys on both the remote con trol and the LCD Display except for the Power and LOCK buttons Press the button to change the input signal SOURCE Changing the SOURCE is only allowed for external devices that are connected to the LCD Display at the time This button is used to return to the immediately previous channel In TV mode selects TV channels DTV menu display Electronic Program Guide EPG display Returns to the previous menu 24 Up Down Left Right but tons 25 7 Ul EXIT 26 0 srs 27 MagicInfo 28 P MODE 29 Hl DUAL MTS 30 PIP 31 SWAP Introduction Moves from one menu item to another horizontally vertically or adjusts selected menu values Exits from the menu screen Not Available MagicInfo Quick Launch Button When you press this button current picture mode is displayed on the lower center of the screen AV HDMI TV P MODE The LCD Display has four automatic picture settings that are pre set at the factory Then push button again to circle through avail able preconfigured modes Dynamic Standard Movie Custom PC DVI Ma
10. and the video cables are properly connected to the computer 2 Check if the computer beeps more than 3 times when booting If it does request an a service for the main board of the computer 3 If you installed a new video card or if you assembled the PC check if you installed the Adaptor video 4 Check if the scanning ratio of the video screen is set to between 50 Hz 85 Hz Do not exceed 60Hz when using the maximum resolution 5 Ifyou have problems in installing the Adaptor video driver boot the computer in Safe Mode remove the Display Adaptor in the Control Panel System Device Administrator and then reboot the computer to reinstall the Adaptor video driver Check List Note e The following table lists possible problems and their solutions Before calling for assistance check the information in this section to see if you can remedy any problems for yourself If you do need assistance please call the phone number on the Information section or contact your dealer e For more network related information refer to the MagicInfo Troubleshooting section Problems related to the Installation Note Problems related to the LCD Display installation and their solutions are listed Troubleshooting PC Mode The LCD Display screen flickers Check if the signal cable between the computer and the LCD Display is securely connected Refer to Connecting a Computer TV Mode TV screen is blurred or shows noise
11. annot connect a PC to the HDMI terminal Connecting Using a DVI to HDMI Cable Note e Connect the DVI output terminal of a digital output device to the HDMI terminal of the LCD Display using a DVI to HDMI cable e 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 HDMI PC DVI D AUDIO IN terminal of the LCD Display Connecting to an Audio System AUX Note e Connect a set of audio cables between the AUX L R jacks on the AUDIO SYSTEM and AUDIO OUT L AUDIO R on LCD Display Connecting a LAN Cable sing a Power cord with Earth e In the event of failure the earth lead may cause electric shock Make sure to wire the earth lead in correctly before connecting the AC power When un wiring the earth lead make sure to disconnect the AC power in advance Note AV input devices such as DVD players VCR s or camcorders as well as your computer can be con nected to the LCD Display For detailed information on connecting AV input devices refer to the contents under Adjusting Your LCD Display Connections if Note Connect the LAN cable Connecting a USB device eg sing a Power cord with Earth e In the event of failure the earth lead may cause electric shock Make sure to wire the earth lead in correctly before connecting the AC power When un wiring the ear
12. ard falls in the range supported by the LCD Display Ifnot reset them referring to the current Information under the LCD Display menu and Preset Timing Modes Ghost images are shown in the picture Check if the resolution and frequency set for the computer video card falls in the range supported by the LCD Display Ifnot reset them referring to the current Information under the LCD Display menu and Preset Timing Modes The image is too light or too dark Adjusts the brightness and contrast Refer to the Brightness Contrast The screen color is inconsistent Adjust color using Custom under OSD Color Adjustment menu The color image is distorted by dark shadows Adjust color using Custom under OSD Color Adjustment menu The color white is poor Adjust color using Custom under OSD Color Adjustment menu The Power Indicator blinks The LCD Display is currently saving the changes made in the settings to the OSD memory The screen is blank and the power indicator light blinks every 0 5 or 1 seconds The LCD Display is using its power management system Press any key on the keyboard The screen is blank and it is blinking If you see the TEST GOOD message on the screen when you pressing the MENU button check the cable connection between the LCD Display and the computer to ensure that the con nector is properly connected Problems related to Audio Note Problems related to audio signals and their solutions are listed below
13. eeeeeeseseseeoeoeoeeeeoconooeeseoooddd 6d 1 4 POWER Turns the product On 2 O off Turns the product Off 3 Number Buttons Press to change the channel 4 DEL button 5 VOL 6 2K MUTE 7 TV DTV s E MENU g 10 I INFO 11 COLOR BUTTONS 12 43 TTX MIX 13 STILL 14 AUTO 15 SMODE 16 MDC 17 LOCK 18 SOURCE 19 ENTER PRE CH 20 VCH PA 21 D MENU 22 GUIDE 23 I RETURN Introduction The button operates only for DTV It is used to select MMS multi channel for a DTV Adjusts the audio volume Pauses mutes the audio output temporarily This is displayed on the lower left corner of the screen The audio resumes if MUTE or VOL is pressed in the Mute mode Selects the TV and DTV mode directly Opens the on screen menu and exits from the menu or closes the adjustment menu Activates a highlighted menu item Current picture information is displayed on the upper left corner of the screen Press to add or delete channels and to store channels to the favorite channel list in the Channel List menu TV channels provide written information services via teletext Teletext Buttons 00 0ga 06 0 0a 00a a 0a 0m For more information gt TTX MIX Press the button once to freeze the screen Press it again to un freeze Adjusts the screen display automatically in PC mode By changing the resolution in the control panel auto function is performed
14. gicInfo M B MagicBright MagicBright is a feature providing the optimum viewing envi ronment depending on the contents of the image you are watching Then push button again to circle through available preconfigured modes Entertain Internet Text Custom DUAL STEREO MONO DUAL DUAL Il and MONO NICAM MONO NICAM STEREO can be operated depending on the broadcasting type by using the DUAL button on the remote control while watching TV MTS You can select MTS Multichannel Television Stereo mode Audio Type MTS S_ Mode Default FM Stereo Mono Mono Manual Change Stereo Mono gt Stereo SAP Mono lt gt SAP Mono Every time you press the button a PIP screen appears This fuction does not work for this LCD Display Swaps the contents of the PIP and main image The image in the PIP window will appear on the main screen and the main screen image will appear in the PIP window This fuction does not work for this LCD Display Connections Connecting a Computer sing a Power cord with Earth e In the event of failure the earth lead may cause electric shock Make sure to wire the earth lead in correctly before connecting the AC power When un wiring the earth lead make sure to disconnect the AC power in advance Note AV input devices such as DVD players VCR s or camcorders as well as your computer can be con nected to the LCD Display For detailed information on connecting AV input devices
15. he HDMI terminal at the back of your LCD Display to the HDMI terminal of your dig ital output device using a HDMI cable G DVI PC HDMI IN RGB PC Video Con nection Terminal Using a D Sub Cable 15 pin D Sub PC mode Analog PC pvt Pc HDMIIN DVI PC Video Con nection Terminal Using a DVI Cable DVI D to DVI D DVI mode Digital PC a 12 COMMON INTERFACE e AKTIN O 43 44 45 Roe OUT DE ETE HE Introduction O V IN VIDEO VIDEO Connection Termi nal AV AUDIO IN L AUDIO R LCD Display Audio Connection Terminal Input AUDIO OUT L AUDIO R LCD Display Audio Connection Terminal Output COMMON INTERFACE This contains information on CAM inserted in the CI slot and displays it When not inserting CI CARD in some channels Scramble Signal is displayed onthe screen You can install the CAM anytime whether the TV is ON or OFF inr Connect the CATV cable or TV antenna cable to the ANT IN port on the rear side of the LCD Display Make sure to use a TV antenna cable sold separately as the antenna cable D kog OUT ian LAN Connection Terminal B USB USB Connection Terminal Keyboard Mouse Mass Storage Device Com patible Note The number of LCD Displays that can be con nected to loopout may differ depending on the cables signal source etc With cables where there is no degradation or signal source up t
16. ing TV Note You may view television programs on the LCD Display if it is connected to an antenna or CATV cable without installing any separate TV reception hardware or software on your computer 1 Connect the CATV cable or TV antenna cable to the ANT IN port on the rear side of the LCD Display Make sure to use a TV antenna cable sold separately as the antenna cable e When using an interior antenna terminal Check the antenna terminal on the wall first and connect the antenna cable Connections e When using an outdoor antenna If you are using an outdoor antenna use a professional for installation if possible e To connect the RF cable to the antenna input terminal Keep the copper wire portion of the RF cable straight 2 Turn on the LCD Display 3 Select TV using the TV DTV 4 Select a desired TV channel Note Is weak signal causing poor reception Purchase and install a signal amplifier for better reception Connecting COMMON INTERFACE P note You can install the CAM anytime whether the TV is ON or OFF Purchase the CI CAM module by visiting your nearest dealer or by phone 1 Insert the CI CARD into the CAM in the direction of the arrow until it fits 2 Insert the CAM with the CI CARD installed into the common interface slot Insert the CAM in the direction of the arrow right up to the end so that it is parallel with the slot 3 Check if you can see a picture on a scrambled
17. o ten LCD Displays can be connected Introduction Kensington Lock The Kensington Lock is a device used to physi cally fix the system when using it in a public place The locking device has to be purchased separately The appearance and locking method may differ from the illustration depending on the manufacturer Refer to the manual provided with the Kensington Lock for proper use The locking device has to be purchased separately Note The location of the Kensington Lock may be dif ferent depending on its model Using the Anti Theft Kensington Lock 1 Insert the locking device into the Kensington slot on the LCD Display and turn it in the locking direction Q 2 Connect the Kensington Lock cable 3 Fix the Kensington Lock to a desk or a heavy stationary object Note See Connecting Cables for further information regarding cable connections Remote Control Note The performance of the remote control may be affected by a TV or other electronic device operating near the LCD Display causing a malfunction due to interference with the frequency Introduction power Oorr Number Buttons DEL button VOL ok MUTE TV DTV F MENU i INFO COLOR BUTTONS ESLA TTX MIX STILL SAMSUNG AUTO S MODE MDC LOCK SOURCE ENTER PRE CH Y CHP A D MENU GUIDE I RETURN Up Down Left Right buttons exit SRS MagicInfo P MODE H DUAL MTS PIP SWAP SGeEee
18. ressing the Enter key in the Boot menu 4 Switch your set on while your USB disk is connected and boot up in DOS mode 5 Run C ghost exe and choose Local Partition From Image from the menu Choose the ghost image to update your USB disk with and choose the target disk 6 When the ghost image update finishes the set will be rebooted automatically How can I change the frequency 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 or the video card manual for details How can I Adjusts the resolution Windows XP Troubleshooting Set the resolution in the Control Panel Appearance and Themes Display Settings Windows ME 2000 Set the resolution in the Control Panel Display Settings Contact the video card manufacturer for details How can I set the Power Saving function Windows XP Set the resolution in the Control Panel Appearance and Themes Display Screen Saver Set the function in the BIOS SETUP of the computer Refer to the Windows Computer Man ual Windows ME 2000 Set the resolution at the Control Panel Display Screen Saver Set the function in the BIOS SETUP of the computer Refer to the Windows Computer Man ual How can I clean the outer case LCD Panel Disconnect the power cord and then clean the LCD Display with a soft cloth
19. th lead make sure to disconnect the AC power in advance Note AV input devices such as DVD players VCR s or camcorders as well as your computer can be con nected to the LCD Display For detailed information on connecting AV input devices refer to the contents under Adjusting Your LCD Display Note You can connect USB devices such as a mouse or keyboard Troubleshooting Self Test Feature Check A note Check the following items yourself before calling for assistance Contact a Service Center for problems that you cannot solve by yourself Self Test Feature Check 1 Turn off both your computer and the LCD Display 2 Unplug the video cable from the back of the computer 3 Turn onthe LCD Display The figure shown below Check Signal Cable appears on a black background when the LCD Display is working normally even though no video signal is detected While in the Self Test mode the LED power indicator remains green and the figure moves around on the screen Samsunga Check Signal Cable PC 4 Turn off your LCD Display and reconnect the video cable then turn on both your computer and the LCD Display If your LCD Display screen remains blank after using the previous procedure check your video con troller and computer system your LCD Display is functioning properly Warning Messages You can even view the screen at a resolution of 1360 1920 x 768 1080 However you will receive the following message for a
20. to Video mode Changing the source is only allowed for external devices that are connected to the LCD Display at the time PC DVI AV HDMI MagicInfo TV D MENU Opens the on screen D MENU Q Power button J Use this button for turning the LCD Display on and off Brightness Sensor The product s Brightness Sensor function automatically detects the surrounding brightness using a brightness sensor and adjusts its brightness accordingly 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 10 Remote Control Sensor Aim the remote control towards this spot on the LCD Display Note For detailed information concerning cable connections refer to Connecting Cables under Setup The LCD Display s configuration at the back may vary slightly depending on the LCD Display model Introduction power S W ON OFF 0 Switches the LCD Display On Off 2 POWER IN The power cord plugs into the LCD Display and the wall plug RS232C OUT IN RS232C Serial PORT MDC Multiple Display Control Program Port O DVI PC HDMIIN DVI PC HDMI AUDIO IN PC DVI HDMI Audio Connection Terminal Input B DVI PC HDMI IN HDMI Connect t
21. using either a cleaning solution or plain water Do not leave any detergent or scratches on the case Do not let any water enter the LCD Display How can I play the video The video supports the MPEG1 and WMV codecs only Install the corresponding codec to play the video Note that some of the codecs can be incompatible What are the benefits of digital broadcasting Digital TV broadcasting generates less noise and provides clearer visuals and sound than analog TV broadcasting does As services develop you can also enjoy various information services because various kinds of data besides video and audio can be sent For example while watching a sports game you can view various data on your favorite player or you can view all or selected screens which have been captured from different angles for a specific scene In addition you can retrive information on a previous story or drama or you can buy home shopping products such as an accessory currently on TV Digital TV broadcasting allows you to easily access various information services in your home creating a more information oriented home What is the difference between HDTV and SDTV There are various types of digital TVs The most widely known types of digital TV are HDTV and SDTV They are classified according to the screen quality and the video specifications e HDTV High Definition TV High screen quality very clear TV e SDTV Standard Definition TV Common standard digital

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