Samsung SyncMaster 550DX User manual

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-

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.

Introduction

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.

Introduction

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