Samsung Series 7 User Guide

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MDC (Multiple Display Control) is an application that allows you to easily control multiple display 
devices simultaneously using a PC.
3.1 Configuring Settings for Multi Control
 MENU []   System  Multi Control   ENTER [ ]
Assign an individual ID to your product.
3.1.1 Configuring settings for Multi Control
zMDC Connection
Select a method to connect to MDC to receive the MDC signal.
†RS232C MDC
Communicate with MDC via the RS232C-stereo cable.
†RJ45 MDC
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3.2 MDC Program Installation/Uninstallation
3.2.1 Installation
1Insert the installation CD into the CD-ROM drive.
2Click the MDC Unified  installation program.
 If a software installation window is not di splayed on the main screen, install with the MDC Unified  
execution file in the MDC folder on the CD.
 
3Click "Next" in the displayed  Installation Wizard screen.
4In the "License Agreement" window displayed, select "I accept the terms in the license...

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3.3 What is MDC?
Multiple display control "MDC" is an application that allows you to easily control mu ltiple display devices 
simultaneously using a PC.
3.3.1 Connecting to MDC
Using MDC via RS-232C (serial  data communications standards)
An RS-232C serial cable must be connected to the serial ports on the PC and monitor.
RS232C IN / OUT 

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Using MDC via Ethernet
Enter the IP for the primary display device and connect the device to the PC. One display device can 
connect to another using an RS-232C serial cable.
Connection using a direct LAN cable 
 Multiple products can be connected using the [RJ45] port on the product and the LAN ports on the 
HUB.
 
Connection using a cross LAN cable
 Multiple products can be connected using the [RS232C IN / OUT] port on the product. 
RJ45
RS232C OUT
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3.3.2 Connection Management
Connection management includes the Connection list and Connection list modification options .
Connection list  - Connection list shows the details of the connections such as connection setting (IP/
COM, Port No, MAC, and  Connection Type), connection status,  Set ID Range, and detected devices. 
Each connection can contain a maximum of 100 devices connected in serial daisy-chain fashion. All the 
LFDs detected in a connection are displayed in the...

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3.3.3 Auto Set ID
Auto Set ID feature assigns a Set ID for all the LFDs connected in daisy-chain of a selected connection. 
There can be a maximum of 100 LFDs in a connection. The Set ID is assigned sequentially in the daisy-
chain running from 1 to 99, and then finally to Set ID 0. 

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3.3.4 Cloning
Using the Cloning feature, you can copy the setting of one LFD and apply it to multiple selected LFDs. 
You can select specific tab categories or all tab categories for cloning, using the copy setting option 
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3.3.5 Command Retry
This feature is used to specify the maximum number of times the MDC command will be retried in case of 
there being no reply or a corrupted reply from an LFD. The retry count value can be set using the MDC 
options window. The retry count value must be between 1-10. The default value is 1.  

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3.3.6 Getting Started with MDC
1To start the program, click Start  Programs   Samsung   MDC Unified .
2Click Add to add a display device.
zIf the connection is established via RS232C, go to  Serial and specify the  COM Port.  

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zIf the connection is established via Ethernet, enter the IP that was entered for the display 
device.