Samsung SyncMaster 3 series User manual

LED TV MONITOR

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Figures and illustrations in this User Manual are provided for reference only and may differ from actual product appearance. Product design

and speciﬁcations may be changed without notice.

Still image warning

Avoid displaying still images (such as jpeg picture ﬁles) or still image elements (such as TV channel logos, panorama or 4:3 image format, stock or news

bars at screen bottom etc.) on the screen. Constant displaying of still picture can cause ghosting of screen, which will affect image quality. To reduce risk

of this effect, please follow below recommendations:

• Avoid displaying the same TV channel for long periods.

• Always try to display a full screen image.

• Reducing brightness and contrast will help to avoid the appearance of after-images.

• Use all TV features designed to reduce image retention and screen burn, refer to proper user manual section for details.

Securing the Installation Space

Keep the required distance between the product and other objects (e.g. walls) to ensure proper ventilation.

Failing to do so may result in ﬁre or a problem with the product due to an increase in the internal temperature of the product.

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The actual appearance of the TV may differ from the images in this manual, depending on the model.

✎

Be careful when you touch the TV. Some parts can be somewhat hot.

Installation with a stand Installation with a wall-mount

10 cm

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Contents

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Check the Symbol!

This function can be used by pressing the TOOLS

button

on the remote control.

Indicates additional information.

Getting Started

4 Safety Precautions

11 List of Features

11 Accessories

12 Viewing the Control Panel

13 Viewing the Remote Control

14 Connecting to an Antenna

14 Setup (Initial Setup)

15 Connecting to an AV Device

16 Connecting to a Audio device

17 Connecting to a PC

19 Changing the Input Source

Connections

Basic Features

19 How to Navigate Menus

20 Using the INFO button (Now & Next guide)

20 Using the Channel Menu

22 Channel Menu

22 Picture Menu

25 Sound Menu

26 System Menu

29 Support Menu

Advanced Features

30 Using the Media Play

Other Information

36 Attaching a Wall Mount/Desktop Stand

37 Anti-theft Kensington Lock

38 Troubleshooting

41 License

42 Speciﬁcations

English

Getting Started

Safety Precautions

Icons used for safety precautions

WARNING

Failing to follow the precautions marked with this sign may result in a serious injury or even a

fatality.

CAUTION

Failing to follow the precautions marked with this sign may result in a personal injury or property

damage.

Do not perform.

Must be followed.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). THERE ARE

NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER ALL

SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

This symbol indicates that high voltage is present

inside. It is dangerous to make any kind of contact

with any internal part of this product.

This symbol alerts you that important literature

concerning operation and maintenance has been

included with this product.

¦Power Related

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The following images are for your reference and may differ depending on models and countries.

Warning

Avoid using a damaged power cord or

plug or a loose power outlet.

yOtherwise, it may result in electric

shock or ﬁre.

Avoid connecting multiple electric

appliances to a single wall outlet.

yOtherwise, it may result in ﬁre due

to overheating of the wall outlet.

Avoid plugging in or unplugging the

power supply with wet hands.

yOtherwise, it may result in electric

shock.

Plug the power plug in ﬁrmly.

yOtherwise, it may result in ﬁre.

Make sure to connect the power cord

to a grounded wall outlet (for insulation

class 1 equipment only).

yOtherwise, it may result in electric

shock or injury.

Avoid bending or twisting the power

cord excessively and avoid placing

heavy objects on the cord.

yOtherwise, it may result in electric

shock or ﬁre due to a damaged

power cord.

Keep the power cord and the product

away from a heater.

yOtherwise, it may result in electric

shock or ﬁre.

If the pins of the power plug or the wall

outlet are covered in dust, clean it using

a dry cloth.

yOtherwise, it may result in ﬁre.

Getting Started

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Getting Started

Caution

Avoid unplugging the power plug while

the product is operating.

yOtherwise, it may damage the

product due to electric shock.

Make sure to use only the power cord

supplied by our company. In addition,

do not use the power cord of another

electric appliance.

yOtherwise, it may result in electric

shock or ﬁre.

When unplugging the power plug from

the wall outlet, make sure to hold it by

the plug and not by the cord.

yOtherwise, it may result in electric

shock or ﬁre.

Connect the power plug to a wall outlet

that can be easily reached.

yWhen a problem occurs with the

product, you must unplug the

power plug to cut the power off

completely. You cannot cut the

power off completely using only the

power button on the product.

¦Installation Related

Warning

Avoid placing burning candles,

mosquitorepellentor cigarettes on the

product.

yOtherwise, it may result in ﬁre.

Ask an installation engineer or relevant

company to install the product onto

the wall.

yOtherwise, it may result in injury.

yMake sure to use the speciﬁed wall

mount.

Avoid installing the product in a badly-

ventilated location such as inside a

bookshelf or closet.

yOtherwise, it may result in ﬁre due

to internal over-heating.

Keep the plastic bags used to pack the

product away from children.

yIf children place the plastic

bags over their heads, they may

suffocate.

Avoid installing the product in a

location that is unstable or exposed

to excessive vibration such as on an

unstable or slanted shelf.

yThe product may fall and this may

result in damage to the product

or injury.

yIf you use the product in a location

exposed to excessive vibrations,

it may result in a problem with the

product or ﬁre.

Avoid installing the product in a location

exposed to dust, moisture (sauna),

oil, smoke or water (rain drops) and

installing it within a vehicle.

yThis may result in electric shock

or ﬁre.

Avoid installing the product in a

location exposed to direct sunlight

and installing the product near a heat

source such as a ﬁreplace or heater.

yThis may shorten the product life

cycle or cause ﬁre.

Avoid installing the product where

children may reach it.

yIf a child touches the product, the

product may fall and this may result

in injury.

ySince the front part is heavier, install

the product on a ﬂat and stable

surface.

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Getting Started

Bend the outdoor antenna cable

downwards at the location where it

comes in the house so that rainwater

does not ﬂow in.

yIf rainwater enters the product, it

may result in electric shock or ﬁre.

Install the antenna far away from any

high voltage cables.

yIf the antenna touches or falls onto

a high voltage cable, it may result in

electric shock or ﬁre.

Caution

Do not let the product drop while

moving it.

yThis may result in a problem with

the product or injury.

Do not place the product face down on

the ﬂoor.

yThis may damage the panel of the

product.

When installing the product on a

console or shelf, make sure that the

front of the product does not protrude

out of the console or shelf.

yOtherwise, this may cause the

product to fall off and result in a

malfunction or injury.

yMake sure to use a cabinet or

shelf suitable to the size of the

product.

When putting the product down, handle

it gently.

yOtherwise, it may result in a

problem with the product or injury.

SAMSUNG

If the product is installed in a location

where the operating conditions vary

considerably, a serious quality problem

may occur due to the surrounding

environment. In this case, install the

product only after consulting one of our

service engineers about the matter.

yPlaces exposed to microscopic

dust, chemicals, too high or

low temperature, high humidity,

airports or stations where the

product is continuously used.

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Getting Started

¦Cleaning Related

Warning

Before cleaning the product, unplug

the power cord.

yOtherwise, it may result in electric

shock or ﬁre.

When cleaning the product, do not

spray water directly over the product

parts.

yMake sure that water does not

enter the product.

yOtherwise, it may result in ﬁre,

electric shock or a problem with the

product.

Caution

Avoid spraying cleansing agent directly

onto the product.

yThis may result in discoloration

or cracking of the exterior of the

product or the panel coming off.

When cleaning the product, disconnect

the power cord and clean the product

with the supplied cleaning cloth.

yAvoid using chemicals such as

wax, benzene, alcohol, thinner,

mosquitorepellent, fragrance,

lubrication or cleansing agent when

cleaning the product.

 This may result in the exterior

being deformed or the print being

removed.

If you can't get the product clean with

just the supplied cloth, use a soft,

damp cloth with a "monitor-exclusive

cleansing agent" and wipe the product

with it.

yIf no monitor-exclusive cleansing

agent is available, dilute a

cleansing agent with water at a

ratio of 1:10 before cleaning the

product.

Since the exterior of the product is easily

scratched, be sure to use the supplied

cleansing cloth.

¦Usage Related

Warning

Since a high voltage runs through the

product, never disassemble, repair or

modify the product yourself.

yOtherwise, it may result in ﬁre or

electric shock.

yIf the product needs to be ﬁxed,

contact a service center.

To move the product, turn the power off

and unplug the power cord, the antenna

cable and any other wires connected to

the product.

yOtherwise, it may result in electric

shock or ﬁre due to the damaged

power cord.

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Getting Started

If the product generates a strange

noise, a burning smell, or smoke,

unplug the power plug immediately

and contact a service center.

yOtherwise, it may result in electric

shock or ﬁre.

Avoid letting children hang or climb onto

the product.

yOtherwise, it may result in the

product falling and this may result

in injury or death.

If you drop the product or the case

is damaged, turn the power off and

unplug the power cord. Contact a

service center.

yOtherwise, it may result in ﬁre or

electric shock.

Avoid placing objects such as toys and

cookies on top of the product.

yIf a child hangs over the product

to grab an object, the object or the

product may fall and this may result

in injury or even death.

When thunder or lighting occurs,

unplug the power cord and under no

circumstance touch the antenna cable

as this is dangerous.

yOtherwise, it may result in electric

shock or ﬁre.

Avoid dropping an object over the

product or cause impact to the product.

yOtherwise, it may result in electric

shock or ﬁre.

Avoid moving the product by pulling

the power cord or antenna cable.

yOtherwise, it may result in electric

shock, ﬁre or a problem with the

product due to damage to the

cable.

GAS

When a gas leak occurs, do not touch

the product or the power plug and

ventilate immediately.

yA spark may result in an explosion

or ﬁre.

yDuring a thunder or lighting storm,

do not touch the power cord or

antenna cable.

Avoid lifting up or moving the product

by holding only the power cord or

signal cable.

yOtherwise, it may result in electric

shock, ﬁre or a problem with the

product due to damage to the

cable.

Avoid using or placing inﬂammable

spray or objects near the product.

yThis may result in an explosion

or ﬁre.

Take care not to block the vent by a

table cloth or curtain.

yOtherwise, it may result in ﬁre due

to internal overheating.

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Avoid inserting metal objects such

as a chopsticks, coins or hairpins, or

inﬂammable objects into the product

(the vents, ports, etc).

yIf water or substances enters the

product, turn the power off, unplug

the power cord and contact a

service center.

yOtherwise, it may result in a

problem with the product, electric

shock or ﬁre.

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Getting Started

Avoid placing a liquid container such

as a vase, ﬂowerpot, beverage,

cosmetics or drugs, or a metal object

over the product.

yIf water or substances enter

the product, turn the power

off, unplug the power cord and

contact a service center.

yOtherwise, it may result in a

problem with the product, electric

shock or ﬁre.

Do not press down hard on the product.

The product may become deformed or

damaged.

Caution

Displaying a still image for a long time

may create a persistent image or stain

on the screen.

yIf you do not use the product for

a long time, use the power-saving

mode or set the screensaver to

the moving picture mode.

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When not using the product for a long

time such as leaving your home, unplug

the power cord from the wall outlet.

yOtherwise, it may cause dust

accumulation and result in ﬁre

caused by overheating or short

circuit or result in an electric shock.

Set the appropriate resolution and

frequency for the product.

yOtherwise, it may result in eye

strain.

Avoid turning the product upside down

or move the product holding only the

stand.

yThis may cause the product to fall,

resulting in damage to the product

or injury.

Watching the product from too close

a distance continuously may damage

your eyesight.

Avoid using a humidiﬁer or cooker near

the product.

yOtherwise, it may result in electric

shock or ﬁre.

It is important to give your eyes some

rest (5 minutes every hour) when

viewing the product screen for long

periods of time.

yThis will alleviate any eye strain.

Since the display panel is hot after

using it for a long time, do not touch the

product.

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Getting Started

Keep the small accessories in a

location out of the reach of children.

Take care when adjusting the angle of

the product or the height of the stand.

yIf your hand or ﬁnger is caught, you

may be injured.

yIf the product is tilted excessively,

the product may fall and this may

result in injury.

Avoid placing a heavy object over the

product.

yOtherwise, it may result in a

problem with the product or injury.

When using headphones or earphones,

do not turn the volume too high.

yHaving the sound too loud may

damage your hearing.

Be careful that children do not place

the batteries in their mouths when

removed from the remote control.

Place the battery in a location that

children or infants cannot reach.

yIf children have had the battery in

their mouths, consult your doctor

immediately.

When replacing the batteries, insert

them with right polarity (+, -).

yOtherwise, the battery may become

damaged or it may cause ﬁre,

personal injury or damage due to

leakage of the internal liquid.

Use only speciﬁed standard batteries.

Do not use new and used batteries

together.

yThis may cause a battery to break

or leak and may cause ﬁre, injury,

or contamination (damage).

The batteries (and rechargeable

batteries) are not ordinary refuse

and must be returned for recycling

purposes. The customer is responsible

for returning the used or rechargeable

batteries for recycling.

yThe customer can return used or

rechargeable batteries to a nearby

public recycling center or to a store

selling the same type of the battery

or rechargeable battery.

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