Samsung Syncmaster T23a550 User Manual

							LED TV MONITOR
(MFM TV)
user manual
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Fi\bures and illustrations\o in this User Manua\ol are provided \for re\ference only and may d\oi\f\fer \from actual product appearance. 
Product desi\bn and spe\ocifications may be cha\on\bed without notice.
Digital TV notice \h
1.	Functionalities related to Di\bital TV (DVB) are only available in countries/areas where DVB-T (MPEG2 and MPEG4 AVC) di\bital terrestrial si\bnals are 
broadcasted or where you are able to access to a compatible DVB-C (MPEG2 and MPEG4 AAC) cable-TV service. Please check with your local 
dealer the possibility to receive DVB-T or DVB-C si\bnal.
2.	 DVB-T is the DVB European consortium standard \for the broadcast transmission o\f di\bital terrestrial television and DVB-C is that \for the broadcast 
transmission o\f di\bital TV over cable. 
3.	 Althou\bh this TV set meets the latest DVB-T and DVB-C standards, as o\f [Au\bust, 2008], the compatibility with \future DVB-T di\bital terrestrial and 
DVB-C di\bital cable broadcasts cannot be \buaranteed.
4.	 Dependin\b on the countries/areas where this TV set is used some cable-TV providers may char\be an additional \fee \for such a service and you may 
be required to a\bree to terms and conditions o\f their business.
5.	 Some Di\bital TV \functions mi\bht be unavailable in some countries or re\bions and DVB-C mi\bht not work correctly with some cable service providers.
6.	 For more in\formation, please contact your local Samsun\b customer care centre.
 ✎The reception quality o\f TV may be a\f\fected due to di\f\ferences in broadcastin\b method between the countries. Please check the TV 
per\formance in the local SAMSUNG Authorized Dealer, or the Samsun\b Call Centre whether it can be improved by reconfi\burin\b TV settin\b or 
not.
Still image warning
Avoid displayin\b still ima\bes (like jpe\b picture files) or still ima\be element (like TV pro\bramme lo\bo, panorama or 4:3 ima\be \format, stock or news bar at 
screen bottom etc.) on the screen. Constant displayin\b o\f still picture can cause \bhostin\b o\f screen, which will a\f\fect ima\be quality. To reduce risk o\f this 
e\f\fect, please \follow below recommendations:
• Avoid displayin\b the same TV channel \for lon\b periods.• Always try do display any ima\be on \full screen, use TV set picture \format menu \for best possible match.• Reduce bri\bhtness and contrast values to minimum required to achieve desired picture quality, exceeded values may speed up the burnout process.• Frequently use all TV \features desi\bned to reduce ima\be retention and screen burnout, re\fer to proper user manual section \for details.
Securing the \fnstal\hlation Space
Keep the required distances between the product and other objects (e.\b. walls) to ensure proper ventilation.
Failin\b to do so may result in fire or a problem with the product due to an increase in the internal temperature o\f the product.
 ✎The actual appearance o\f the TV may di\f\fer \from the ima\bes in this manual, dependin\b on the model.
 ✎Be care\ful when you touch the TV. Some parts can be somewhat hot.
Installation	with	a	stand.Installation	with	a	wall\fmount.
• An administration \fee may be char\bed i\f either –(a) an en\bineer is c\oalled out at your r\oequest and there is no de\fect in the\o product 
(i.e. where you have \failed to\o read this user manua\ol). –(b) you brin\b the un\oit to a repair centre and there is no de\fect in the\o product 
(i.e. where you have \failed to\o read this user manua\ol).• The amount o\f such administration char\be will be advised to you be\fore any work or home visit is carried out.
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E\bGLISH
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This \function can be \oused by pressin\b the TOOLS button on the remote control.Note Step by Step GuideTOOLS
Contents
Getting Starte\b 
4
4 Sa\fety Precautions
11 Accessories
12 Installin\b the Stan\od
13 Viewin\b the Control Panel
14 Viewin\b the Remote Con\otrol
Connections  
15
15 Connectin\b to an Ante\onna
15 Plu\b & Play (Initial\o Setup)
16 Connectin\b to an A V Device
18 Connectin\b to a COMMO\oN INTERF ACE slot
19 Connectin\b to an Audi\oo Device
20 Connectin\b to a PC
21 Chan\bin\b the Input S\oource
Basic Features 
21
21 How to Navi\bate Menu\os
22 Usin\b the I\bFO button (Now & Next\o \buide)
22 Usin\b the Channel M\oenu
24 Channel Menu
25 Picture Menu
29 Sound Menu
30 System Menu
34 Support Menu
A\bvance\b Features  
36
36 Usin\b the My Downloa\ods
41 Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)\o
Other \fnformation 
45
45 Installin\b the Devic\oe Driver
46 Analo\bue Channel T eletext Feature
47 Attachin\b a Wall Mount/Desktop St\oand
48 Assemblin\b the Cabl\oes
48 Anti-the\ft Kensin\bton\o Lock
49 Troubleshootin\b
53 Specifications
54 Index
 
						

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Safety Precautions
Icons	used	for	safety	precautions
WARNINGFailin\b to \follow the \oprecautions marked wit\oh this si\bn may result in a serious i\onjury or 
even a \fatality. 
CAUTIONFailin\b to \follow the \oprecautions marked wit\oh this si\bn may result in a personal\o injury or 
property dama\be.
 Do not per\form.
 Must be \followed.
CAUT\fON
R\fSK OF ELECTR\fC SH\hOCK DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE\o THE RISK OF ELECT\oRIC SHOCK, DO NOT \oREMOVE  COVER (OR BACK). T\oHERE ARE NO USER S\oERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.  REFER ALL SERVICING TO QUALIFIE\oD PERSONNEL.
This symbol indicates\o that hi\bh volta\be is\o 
present inside. It is \odan\berous to make any kind\o 
o\f contact with any in\oternal part o\f this product.
This symbol alerts \oyou that important l\oiterature  
concernin\b operation and ma\ointenance has 
been included with t\ohis product.
	¦Power	Related
 ✎The \followin\b ima\bes are \for your re\ference and may di\f\fer dependin\b on models and countries.
	Warning
Avoid usin\b a dama\bed \opower cord or plu\b or a loose \opower 
outlet.
 yOtherwise, it may r\oesult in 
electric shock or fire.
Avoid connectin\b multip\ole electric appliances to a sin\bl\oe wall outlet.
 yOtherwise, it may r\oesult in fire 
due to overheatin\b o\f\o the wall 
outlet.
Avoid plu\b\bin\b in or un\oplu\b\bin\b the power supply wi\oth wet hands.
 yOtherwise, it may r\oesult in 
electric shock.
!
Plu\b the power plu\b \oin firmly.
 yOtherwise, it may r\oesult in fire.
!
Make sure to connect the powe\or 
cord to a \brounded wall outlet \o(\for 
insulation class 1 e\oquipment only).
 yOtherwise, it may r\oesult in 
electric shock or inju\ory.
Avoid bendin\b or twist\oin\b the power cord excessively and a\ovoid placin\b 
heavy objects on the\o cord.
 yOtherwise, it may r\oesult in 
electric shock or fire due to a 
dama\bed power cord.
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Keep the power cord and the product away \from a heater.
 yOtherwise, it may r\oesult in 
electric shock or fire.
!
I\f the pins o\f the p\oower plu\b or the wall outlet are covered in dust, clean 
it usin\b a dry cloth.\o
 yOtherwise, it may r\oesult in fire.
		Caution
Avoid unplu\b\bin\b the p\oower plu\b while the product is operatin\b.
 yOtherwise, it may d\oama\be the 
product due to electric\o shock.
!
Make sure to use only the p\oower cord supplied by our co\ompany. In 
addition, do not use \othe power cord 
o\f another electric a\oppliance.
 yOtherwise, it may r\oesult in 
electric shock or fire.
!
When unplu\b\bin\b the \opower plu\b \from the wall outlet,\o make sure to 
hold it by the plu\b \oand not by the 
cord.
 yOtherwise, it may r\oesult in 
electric shock or fire.!
Connect the power pl\ou\b to a wall outlet that can be \oeasily reached.
 yWhen a problem occurs 
with the product, you must 
unplu\b the power pl\ou\b to cut 
the power o\f\f completely. 
You cannot cut the pow\oer 
o\f\f completely usin\b on\oly the 
power button on the \oproduct.
	¦Installation	Related
	Warning
Avoid placin\b burnin\b candles, mosquitorepellentor ci\barettes on 
the product.
 yOtherwise, it may r\oesult in fire.
!
Ask an installation \oen\bineer or relevant company to i\onstall the 
product onto the wall.\o
 yOtherwise, it may r\oesult in 
injury.
 yMake sure to use the specifie\od 
wall mount.
Avoid installin\b the p\oroduct in a badly-ventilated lo\ocation such as 
inside a bookshel\f or\o closet.
 yOtherwise, it may r\oesult in fire 
due to internal over-heatin\b.
!
Keep the plastic ba\o\bs used to pack the product away \from children.
 yI\f children place the plasti\oc 
ba\bs over their head\os, they may 
su\f\focate.
Avoid installin\b the p\oroduct in a location that is un\ostable or 
exposed to excessive\o vibration 
such as on an unsta\oble or slanted 
shel\f.
 yThe product may \fall and t\ohis 
may result in dama\be to t\ohe 
product or injury.
 yI\f you use the product in a 
location exposed to e\oxcessive 
vibrations, it may r\oesult in a 
problem with the product or 
fire.
!
Avoid installin\b the p\oroduct in a location exposed to d\oust, moisture 
(sauna), oil, smoke \oor water (rain 
drops) and installin\b \oit within a 
vehicle.
 yThis may result in electric sh\oock 
or fire.
    
						

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Avoid installin\b the p\oroduct in a location exposed to d\oirect sunli\bht 
and installin\b the p\oroduct near a 
heat source such as a fireplace or 
heater.
 yThis may shorten th\oe product 
li\fe cycle or cause fi\ore.
Avoid installin\b the p\oroduct where children may reach it.
 yI\f a child touches th\oe product, 
the product may \fall and t\ohis 
may result in injury.
 ySince the \front part is heavier, 
install the product on a flat and 
stable sur\face.
!
Bend the outdoor ant\oenna cable downwards at the location w\ohere 
it comes in the house\o so that 
rainwater does not fl\oow in.
 yI\f rainwater enters\o the product, 
it may result in electric sh\oock 
or fire.!
Install the antenn\oa \far away \from any hi\bh volta\be cabl\oes.
 yI\f the antenna touch\oes or \falls 
onto a hi\bh volta\be ca\oble, it 
may result in electric sh\oock or 
fire.
		Caution
!
Do not let the product drop while movin\b it.
 yThis may result in a problem 
with the product or injury.
Do not place the product \face down on the floor.
 yThis may dama\be the\o panel o\f 
the product.
When installin\b the \oproduct on a console or shel\f, mak\oe sure that 
the \front o\f the product does not 
protrude out o\f the con\osole or 
shel\f.
 yOtherwise, this may\o cause the 
product to \fall o\f\f and result in 
a mal\function or inju\ory.
 yMake sure to use a cabinet o\or 
shel\f suitable to th\oe size o\f the 
product.
!
When puttin\b the pr\ooduct down, handle it \bently.
 yOtherwise, it may r\oesult in a 
problem with the product or 
injury.
SAMSUNG
!
I\f the product is installed in\o a location where the operatin\b 
conditions vary consid\oerably, 
a serious quality pr\ooblem may 
occur due to the sur\oroundin\b 
environment. In this case\o, install 
the product only a\fter cons\oultin\b 
one o\f our service en\o\bineers about 
the matter.
 yPlaces exposed to 
microscopic dust, chemical\os, 
too hi\bh or low tempe\orature, 
hi\bh humidity, airpor\ots or 
stations where the product is 
continuously used.
  
						

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	¦Cleaning	Related
	Warning
!
Be\fore cleanin\b the product, unplu\b the power cor\od.
 yOtherwise, it may r\oesult in 
electric shock or fire.
When cleanin\b the pr\ooduct, do not spray water dir\oectly over the 
product parts.
 yMake sure that water does n\oot 
enter the product.
 yOtherwise, it may r\oesult in fire, 
electric shock or a p\oroblem with 
the product.
		Caution
Avoid sprayin\b cleansi\on\b a\bent directly onto the product.
 yThis may result in discoloration\o 
or crackin\b o\f the ext\oerior 
o\f the product or the panel 
comin\b o\f\f.
!
When cleanin\b the pr\ooduct, disconnect the power \ocord and 
clean the product with the suppl\oied 
cleanin\b cloth.
 yAvoid usin\b chemicals s\ouch as 
wax, benzene, alcoh\ool, thinner, 
mosquitorepellent, \fra\brance,\o 
lubrication or cleans\oin\b a\bent 
when cleanin\b the pr\ooduct.
 
 This may result in the exteri\oor 
bein\b de\formed or the\o print 
bein\b removed.
!
I\f you can't \bet the\o product clean with just the suppl\oied cloth, use a 
so\ft, damp cloth with\o a "monitor-
exclusive cleansin\b a\o\bent" and 
wipe the product with it.
 yI\f no monitor-exclusive 
cleansin\b a\bent is av\oailable, 
dilute a cleansin\b a\o\bent with 
water at a ratio o\f \o1:10 be\fore 
cleanin\b the product.!
Since the exterior o\f\o the product is easily scratched, be\o sure to use the 
supplied cleansin\b cl\ooth.
	¦Usage	Related
	Warning
Since a hi\bh volta\be \oruns throu\bh the product, never disasse\omble, 
repair or modi\fy the p\oroduct 
yoursel\f.
 yOtherwise, it may r\oesult in fire 
or electric shock.
 yI\f the product needs to be 
fixed, contact a serv\oice centre.
!
To move the product, turn the power o\f\f and unplu\b the pow\oer 
cord, the antenna cabl\oe and any 
other wires connected to the \o
product.
 yOtherwise, it may r\oesult in 
electric shock or fire due to the 
dama\bed power cord.
   
						

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!
I\f the product \benerates a st\oran\be noise, a burnin\b smell, or smoke\o, 
unplu\b the power pl\ou\b immediately 
and contact a service\o centre.
 yOtherwise, it may r\oesult in 
electric shock or fire.
Avoid lettin\b children han\b or climb onto the product.
 yOtherwise, it may r\oesult in the 
product \fallin\b and thi\os may 
result in injury or d\oeath.
I\f you drop the product or the case is dama\bed, tur\on the power 
o\f\f and unplu\b the pow\oer cord. 
Contact a service cen\otre.
 yOtherwise, it may r\oesult in fire 
or electric shock.
Avoid placin\b objects s\ouch as toys and cookies on top o\f \othe product.
 yI\f a child han\bs over\o the 
product to \brab an obje\oct, the 
object or the product may \fall 
and this may result in injury or 
even death.
!
When thunder or li\bh\otin\b occurs, unplu\b the power cor\od and 
under no circumstance touch 
the antenna cable a\os this is 
dan\berous.
 yOtherwise, it may r\oesult in 
electric shock or fire.!
Avoid droppin\b an object over\o the product or cause impact\o to the 
product.
 yOtherwise, it may r\oesult in 
electric shock or fire.
Avoid movin\b the product by pullin\b the power cor\od or antenna 
cable.
 yOtherwise, it may r\oesult 
in electric shock, fir\oe or a 
problem with the product due 
to dama\be to the cab\ole.
!GAS
When a \bas leak occu\ors, do not touch the product or the power p\olu\b 
and ventilate immed\oiately.
 yA spark may result in an 
explosion or fire.
 yDurin\b a thunder or \oli\bhtin\b 
storm, do not touch t\ohe power 
cord or antenna cable.\o
Avoid li\ftin\b up or mov\oin\b the product by holdin\b only\o the power 
cord or si\bnal cable.
 yOtherwise, it may r\oesult 
in electric shock, fir\oe or a 
problem with the product due 
to dama\be to the cab\ole.
!
Avoid usin\b or placin\b \oinflammable spray or objects nea\or the product.
 yThis may result in an explosio\on 
or fire.
Take care not to block the v\oent by a table cloth or cur\otain.
 yOtherwise, it may r\oesult in fire 
due to internal overheatin\b.
100Avoid insertin\b metal \oobjects such as a chopsticks, coins\o or hairpins, 
or inflammable object\os into the 
product (the vents, p\oorts, etc).
 yI\f water or substan\oces enters 
the product, turn the power 
o\f\f, unplu\b the power \ocord and 
contact a service cen\otre.
 yOtherwise, it may r\oesult in a 
problem with the product, 
electric shock or fire.
        
						

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Avoid placin\b a liquid \ocontainer such as a vase, flow\oerpot, 
bevera\be, cosmetics o\or dru\bs, or a 
metal object over th\oe product.
 yI\f water or substan\oces enter 
the product, turn the power 
o\f\f, unplu\b the power \ocord 
and contact a service\o centre.
 yOtherwise, it may r\oesult in a 
problem with the product, 
electric shock or fire.
Do not press down hard on the product. The product may become 
de\formed or dama\bed.\o
		Caution
!
Displayin\b a still im\oa\be \for a lon\b time may create a persistent i\oma\be 
or stain on the screen.
 yI\f you do not use th\oe product 
\for a lon\b time, use \othe 
power-savin\b mode or set \othe 
screensaver to the mov\oin\b 
picture mode.
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!
When not usin\b the p\oroduct \for a lon\b time such as \oleavin\b your 
home, unplu\b the pow\oer cord \from 
the wall outlet.
 yOtherwise, it may ca\ouse dust 
accumulation and result in fire 
caused by overheatin\o\b or short 
circuit or result in an electric\o 
shock.
!
Set the appropriate resolution and \frequency \for the product.
 yOtherwise, it may r\oesult in eye 
strain.
Avoid turnin\b the product upside down or move the product holdin\b 
only the stand.
 yThis may cause the \oproduct to 
\fall, resultin\b in dama\be t\oo the 
product or injury.
!
Watchin\b the product \from too close a distance cont\oinuously may 
dama\be your eyesi\bht\o.Avoid usin\b a humidifie\or or cooker near the product.
 yOtherwise, it may r\oesult in 
electric shock or fire.
!
It is important to \bi\ove your eyes some rest (5 minutes ever\oy hour) 
when viewin\b the product screen 
\for lon\b periods o\f tim\oe.
 yThis will alleviate \oany eye 
strain.
Since the display pa\onel is hot a\fter usin\b it \for a lon\b ti\ome, do not touch 
the product.
      
						

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!
Keep the small acce\ossories in a location out o\f the \oreach o\f 
children.
!
Take care when adjustin\b th\oe an\ble o\f the product or the hei\bht o\o\f the 
stand.
 yI\f your hand or fin\be\or is cau\bht, 
you may be injured.
 yI\f the product is tilted 
excessively, the pr\ooduct may 
\fall and this may r\oesult in injury.
Avoid placin\b a heavy \oobject over the product.
 yOtherwise, it may r\oesult in a 
problem with the product or 
injury.
When usin\b headphone\os or earphones, do not tu\orn the volume 
too hi\bh.
 yHavin\b the sound too \oloud may 
dama\be your hearin\b.\o
Be care\ful that children do not place the batteries\o in their mouths 
when removed \from the remote 
control. Place the batte\ory in a 
location that children or in\fants 
cannot reach.
 yI\f children have had the ba\ottery 
in their mouths, cons\oult your 
doctor immediately.
!
When replacin\b the batteri\oes, insert them with ri\bht pola\ority (+, -). 
 yOtherwise, the batt\oery may 
become dama\bed or it \omay 
cause fire, personal injury \oor 
dama\be due to leaka\o\be o\f the 
internal liquid.
Use only specified st\oandard batteries. Do not us\oe new and 
used batteries to\bet\oher.
 yThis may cause a ba\ottery to 
break or leak and may\o cause 
fire, injury, or contam\oination 
(dama\be).
!
The batteries (and \orechar\beable batteries) are not ordinary re\fuse 
and must be returned \for recyclin\b 
purposes. The custom\oer is 
responsible \for returnin\b the used or 
rechar\beable batterie\os \for recyclin\b.
 yThe customer can return used 
or rechar\beable batterie\os 
to a nearby public r\oecyclin\b 
centre or to a store sellin\b the 
same type o\f the ba\ottery or 
rechar\beable battery\o.