Samsung SyncMaster 550DX User manual
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LCD DISPLAY
quick start guide
550DX
Introduction
Package Contents
Checking the Contents of the Package
Remove the lock from the package box, as shown in the figure above.
Lift up the package box by
holding the grooves on
both sides of the package
box.
Check the contents of the
package.
Remove the Styrofoam
and vinyl cover.
Note
•After unpacking the package, make sure to check the contents of the package.
•Store the packaging box in case you need to move the Product later.
• If any items are missing, contact your dealer.
• Contact a local dealer to purchase optional items.
Unpacking
LCD Display
Manuals
Quick Setup Guide Warranty Card
(Not available in all loca-
tions)
User's Guide
Cables
Power Cord D-Sub Cable
Others
Remote Control
(BP59-00138B)
Batteries (AAA X 2)
(Not available in all loca-
tions)
Sold separately
Semi Stand KIT LAN Cable USB Cable
RGB to BNC Cable RGB to COMPONENT Ca-
ble
Network Box
Introduction
Sold separately
Wall Mount KIT TV Tuner Box
Your LCD Display
Front
SOURCE button
Switches from PC mode to Video mode. Selects the input source that an
external device is connected to.
[PC] → [DVI] → [AV] → [Component] → [HDMI1] → [HDMI2] →
[DisplayPort] → [MagicInfo] → [TV]
Note
•The RGB/COMPONENT IN port is compatible with RGB (PC) and
Component signals.
However, the picture may display abnormally if the connected external
input signal is different from the selected video signal.
• A TV tuner box (sold separately) must be connected to use the TV.
•MagicInfo can only be enabled when a network box is connected.
POWER button
Use this button for turning the LCD Display on and 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 Sensor
Introduction
Aim the remote control towards this spot on the LCD Display.
Rear
Note
See the "Connections" section for details about cable connections. The LCD Display's con-
figuration at the back may vary slightly depending on the model.
POWER S/W ON [
│
] / OFF
Switches the LCD Display On/Off.
POWER
The power cord plugs into the LCD Display
and the wall outlet.
IR OUT/IN
Receives a signal from the remote control
and outputs the signal through Loopout when
a removable sensor board is connected.
DVI OUT (LOOPOUT)
•Connect a monitor to another monitor
through a DVI, DVI to HDMI cable.
•Connect a DVI or DVI-HDMI cable to [DVI
OUT (LOOPOUT)] on the product and
[DVI IN] or [HDMI IN] on another monitor.
•HDMI and network signals sent via the
[DVI OUT(LOOPOUT)] port are dis-
played on the second display which has
the [DVI IN] port.
Note
• The Loopout function can be used to du-
plicate the screen of the primary display.
Connect [DVI OUT] on the primary dis-
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play to [DVI IN] or [HDMI] on another
display.
•A maximum of 50 monitors can be con-
nected 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 have a great
effect on the Loopout performance.
RGB/COMPONENT IN (PC/COMPO-
NENT Connection Terminal (Input))
•Connect the [RGB/COMPONENT IN]
port on the monitor to the RGB port on the
PC using the D-SUB cable.
•Connect the [RGB/COMPONENT IN]
port on the monitor to the COMPONENT
port on the external device using the RGB
to COMPONENT cable.
•Connect the [RGB/COMPONENT IN]
port on the monitor to the BNC port on the
PC using the RGB to BNC cable.
DVI IN (PC Video Connection Terminal)
Connect the [DVI IN] port on the monitor to
the DVI port on the PC using the DVI cable.
RGB/DVI/DP/HDMI AUDIO IN (PC/DVI/
DP/HDMI Audio Connection Terminal (In-
put))
Connect the [RGB/DVI/DP/HDMI AUDIO
IN] terminal of the monitor and the speaker
output terminal of your computer's sound
card using a stereo cable (sold separately).
DP IN
Receives a signal from the Display port.
Connect a DP cable to [DPIN]on the product
and DP IN on another display.
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AV/COMPONENT AUDIO IN [R-AUDIO-
L]
Connect the [AV/COMPONENT AUDIO IN
[R-AUDIO-L]]port on the monitor to the audio
output port on the PC or on the external de-
vice using an audio cable.
AV IN
Connect the [AV IN] terminal of your monitor
to the video output terminal of the external
device using a VIDEO cable.
AUDIO OUT
Connect a headphone or an External speak-
er.
DC OUT
Make sure to use connecting [DC OUT] ter-
minal to the authorized TV-Tuner Box
[SBB_DTC/ZA].
Otherwise, this may result in damage
to the product.
HDMI IN 1
•Connect the [HDMI IN 1] terminal at the
back of your LCD Display to the HDMI
terminal of your digital output device us-
ing a HDMI cable.
• Up to HDMI 1.3 can be supported.
Note
•A normal external device (DVD player or
camcorder, etc.) or a TV tuner box can be
connected to the [HDMI IN 1] terminal.
•To use a TV tuner box, make sure to con-
nect it to the [HDMI IN 1] terminal.
HDMI IN 2 (MAGICINFO)
•Connect the [HDMI IN 2 (MAGICINFO)]
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.
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Note
To use MagicInfo, the network box specified
separately by Samsung must be installed in-
side the product and the MagicInfo output of
the network box must be connected to the
[HDMI IN 2 (MAGICINFO)] terminal.
For more information 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 [RJ45MDC]on the
product and LAN on the PC. To use an MDC,
the MDC program must be installed on the
PC.
Note
Go to Multi Control and select RJ45 MDC
as the MDC Connection.
RS232C OUT/IN (RS232C Serial PORT)
MDC(Multiple Display Control) Program Port
Connect a serial cable (cross type) to
[RS232C]on the product and RS232C on the
PC. To use an MDC, the MDC program must
be installed on the PC.
Note
Go to Multi Control and select RS232C
MDC as the MDC Connection.
Kensington Lock slot
A Kensington Lock is an anti-theft device that
enables users to lock the product so that they
can safely use it in public locations. Since the
shape and usage of the locking device may
differ depending on the model and the man-
ufacturer, for more information, refer to the
User Manual supplied with the locking device
for more information.
Note
You must purchase the Kensington Lock
separately.
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To lock the product, follow these
steps:
1. Wrap the Kensington lock cable around
a large, stationary object such as a desk
or chair.
2. Slide the end of the cable with the lock
attached through the looped end of the
Kensington lock cable.
3. Insert the Kensington Lock into the se-
curity slot ( ) on the back of the dis-
play.
4. Lock the lock ( ).
Note
•These are general instructions. For exact
instructions, see the User Manual sup-
plied with the locking device.
•You can purchase the locking device
from an electronics store, an online shop,
or our service center.
Connecting a Network Box (sold separately)
PC OUT
MagicInfo video output port
MAGICINFO OUT
This is the output terminal for the video, au-
dio, and control signals of MagicInfo. It can
be used by connecting it to the [HDMI IN 2
(MAGICINFO)] terminal using an HDMI ca-
ble.
LAN (LAN Connection Terminal)
Connects to a LAN cable to allow Internet or
network access in MagicInfo mode.
Connecting a Network Box (sold separately)
USB (USB Connection Terminal)
Keyboard / Mouse, Mass Storage Device
Compatible.
AUDIO OUT
Connect a headphone or an External speak-
er.
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RS232C (RS232C serial port)
Serial port
Connecting a Network Box (sold separately)
POWER
Connect the [POWER] terminal of the prod-
uct and the [POWER] terminal of the monitor
(550DX) using a power extension cable.
POWER
Connects to a mains socket via the power
cord.
POWER S/W ON [ I ] / OFF
Turns the network box on or off.
Note
The power switches of both of the 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 , causing a malfunction due to interference with the frequen-
cy.
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