Samsung SyncMaster 400DX-2 User Manual

							 
 Using the DVI (Digital) connector on the video card.
• Connect  the 
DVI Cable to the DVI port on the back of your LCD Display
and the DVI port on the computer.  
Using the HDMI (digital) output on the graphics card.
• Connect  the 

HDMI IN port on the monitor to the HDMI port on the PC
using the HDMI cable.  Note
When  the 

HDMI cable to the PC, ensure that you select  HDMI from both
the  Source List  and Edit Name  before selecting  PC or DVI device so that
normal  PC  screen  and  sound  can  be  outputted.  Note  that  sound  is  only
available when connected according to the option   that follows.
   Using the BNC (Analog) connector on the video card. (Applicable to
the DX-2 model only)
• Connect  the 

BNC/COMPONENT IN port on the monitor to the BNC port
on the PC using the BNC to BNC cable. Connections 
						

							Connect the audio cable for your LCD Display to the audio port on the back
of the LCD Display.
Connect the power cord for your LCD Display to the power port on the back
of the LCD Display. Turn on the power switch.
 Note
• Turn on both your computer and the LCD Display.
•
Contact a local SAMSUNG Electronics Service Center to buy optional items.
Connecting to Other devices •AV input devices such as DVD players, VCRs or camcorders as well as your computer
can  be  connected  to  the  LCD  Display.  For  detailed  information  on  connecting  AV  input
devices, refer to the contents under Adjusting Your LCD Display.
• The  LCD  Display  's  configuration  at  the  back  may  vary  slightly  depending  on  the  LCD Display model.
Connecting AV Devices 1. Connect 
the 
 Video and Audio [R-AUDIO-L] port of the DVD, VCR or DTV Set-Top Box
to the Video and Audio [R-AUDIO-L] LCD Display.
2. Play the DVD, VCR or Camcorder with a DVD disc or tape inserted.
3. Select  AV using the SOURCE button on the front of the LCD display or on the remote. Connections 
						

							Connecting to a Camcorder
1. Locate 
the  AV output jacks on the camcorder. They are usually found on the side or back
of the camcorder. Connect a set of audio cables between the AUDIO OUTPUT jacks on
the camcorder and the AV/COMPONENT AUDIO IN [L-AUDIO-R] on the LCD Display .
2. Connect a video cable between the VIDEO OUTPUT jack on the camcorder and the AV IN [VIDEO] on the LCD Display .
3. Select  AV for the Camcorder connection using the Source button on the front of the LCD
Display or on the remote control.
4. Then, start the Camcorder with a tape inserted.  Note
The  audio-video 
 cables  shown  here  are  usually  included  with  a  Camcorder.  (If  not,  check
your local electronics store.) If your camcorder is stereo, you need to connect a set of two
cables.
Connecting the BNC to BNC cable 1. Connect 
the 
 BNC/COMPONENT IN [R/Y, G/P
B, B/P
R] ports on the monitor to the BNC
port on the external device using the BNC to BNC cable. Connections 
						

							2. Select 
BNC 
for  the  Camcorder  connection  using  the  Source  button  on  the  front  of  the
LCD Display or on the remote control.  Note
Applicable to the DX-2 model only.
Connecting Using a DVI Cable 1. Connect 
between 
 the DVI OUT port on the LCD Display and the input port on another
monitor using a DVI cable.
2. Connect between the AUDIO OUT port on the LCD Display and the audio input port on another monitor using a stereo cable.
3. Select DVI using the SOURCE button on the front of the LCD Display or on the remote control.  Note
DVI OUT does not support HDCP.
Connecting Using a HDMI Cable 1. Connect 
input 
 devices such as a Blu-Ray/DVD player to the HDMI IN terminal of the LCD
Display using an HDMI cable. Connections 
						

							2. Select 
HDMI  using the SOURCE button on the front of the LCD Display or on the remote
control.  Note
In HDMI mode, only PCM format audio is supported.
Connecting Using a DVI to HDMI Cable 1. Connect 
the 
 DVI output terminal of a digital output device to the HDMI IN terminal of the
LCD Display using a DVI to HDMI cable.
2. Connect the red and white jacks of an RCA to stereo (for PC) cable to the same colored audio output terminals of the digital output device, and connect the opposite jack to the
DVI / RGB /HDMI AUDIO IN terminal of the LCD Display.
3. Select HDMI using the SOURCE button on the front of the LCD Display or on the remote control.
Connecting a DVD Player - Applicable to the DX-2 model only. Connections 
						

							1. Connect 
a  set of audio cables between the AV/COMPONENT AUDIO IN [L-AUDIO-R]
on the LCD Display and the AUDIO OUT jacks on the DVD player.
2. Connect a Component cable between the BNC/COMPONENT IN [R/Y, G/P B, B/P
R] port
on the LCD Display and the P R, Y, P
B jacks on the DVD player.  Note
• Select  Component

 for the connection to a DVD player using the SOURCE button on the
front of the LCD Display or on the remote control.
• Then, start the DVD Player with a DVD disc inserted.
• A component cable is optional.
• For an explanation of Component video, consult your DVD manual.
Connecting a DTV Set Top (Cable/Satellite) Box - Applicable to the DX-2 model only. 1. Connect 
a 
 Component cable between the BNC/COMPONENT IN [R/Y, G/P
B, B/P
R] port
on the LCD Display and the P R, Y, P
B jacks on the Set Top Box.
2. Connect a set of audio cables between the AV COMPONENT AUDIO IN [L-AUDIO-R] on the LCD Display and the AUDIO OUT jacks on the Set Top Box.  Note
• Select  Component

 for the connection to a DTV Set Top Box using the SOURCE button
on the front of the LCD Display or on the remote control.
• For an explanation of Component video, see your Set Top Box owner's manual. Connections 
						

							Connecting to an Audio System
1. Connect 
a  set of audio cables between the AUX L, R jacks on the AUDIO SYSTEM and
AUDIO OUT on LCD Display.
Connecting a LAN Cable Connect the LAN cable.
(Applicable to the DXN-2 model only)
Connecting a USB device You can connect USB devices such as a mouse or keyboard.
(Applicable to the DXN-2 model only) Connections 
						

							Connections 
						

							Using the Software
Monitor Driver
 Note
When  prompted 
by the operating system for the monitor driver, insert the CD-
ROM included with this monitor. Driver installation is slightly different from one
operating  system  to  another.  Follow  the  directions  appropriate  for  the  oper-
ating system you have.
Prepare a blank disk and download the driver program file at the Internet web
site shown here.
Internet web site :
http://www.samsung.com/ Installing the Monitor Driver (Automatic)
1.Insert CD into the CD-ROM drive.
2.

Click "Windows".
3. Choose your monitor model in the model list, then click the "OK" button. 4. If 
you can see following message window, then click the "Continue Anyway" button. Then
click "OK" button (Microsoft ®
 Windows ®
 XP/2000 Operating System). 
						

							 Note
This  monitor 
driver is certified by Microsoft, and installing it will not damage your system.
The certified driver will be posted on Samsung Monitor homepage.
http://www.samsung.com/
Installing the Monitor Driver (Manual) Microsoft®
 Windows Vista™‚ Operating System
1. Insert your Manual CD into your CD-ROM drive.
2. Click  (Start) 
and "Control Panel". Then, double-click on "Appearance and Personal-
ization". 3. Click "Personalization" and then "Display Settings".
4. Click "Advanced Settings...".
 
5. Click  "Properties" in the "Monitor" tab. If the "Properties" button is deactivated, it means
the configuration for your monitor is completed. The monitor can be used as is. Using the Software