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.

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

Installation with a stand Installation with a wall-mount

10 cm

10 cm 10 cm

10 cm

Contents

ENGLISH

English

Check the Symbol!

TOOLS

Note Step by Step Guide

This function can be used by

pressing the TOOLS button on

the remote control.

Indicates additional information. Check here for instructions on how to open the

relevant submenu within the OSD (on screen

display).

Contents

Other Information

42 Installing the Device Driver

43 Attaching a Wall Mount/Desktop Stand

44 Assembling the Cables

44 Anti-theft Kensington Lock

45 Troubleshooting

48 License

49 Speciﬁcations

50 Index

Advanced Features

33 Using the My Contents

38 Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)

Basic Features

20 How to Navigate Menus

21 Using the INFO button (Now & Next guide)

21 Using the Channel Menu

24 Channel Menu

24 Picture Menu

27 Sound Menu

28 Setting the Time

Connections

15 Connecting to an Antenna

15 Plug & Play (Initial Setup)

16 Connecting to an AV Device

18 Connecting to an Audio Device

19 Connecting to a PC

20 Changing the Input Source

Getting Started

4 Safety Precautions

11 List of Features

11 Accessories

12 Installing the Stand

13 Viewing the Control Panel

14 Viewing the Remote Control

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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.

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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.

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Getting Started

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.

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.

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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.

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Getting Started

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.

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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