Samsung Television SyncMaster 400PXn User Manual

							[The direct button on the remote control is the M/B button.]
 
 
Custom 
 
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By using the on-screen menus, the contrast and brightness can be changed to your personal preference. 
1) Contrast
 Adjusts the Contrast.
2) Brightness
 Adjusts the Brightness.
Note
• By adjusting the picture using the Custom function, MagicBright will change to Custom mode.
   
 
Color Tone 
 
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The color tones can be changed.
1) Cool 
3) Normal
4) Warm
5) Custom   (Available in PC, BNC mode only)
 
 
Color Control 
 
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Adjusts the individual R, G, B color controls. 
(Available in PC, BNC mode only)
1) Red 
2) Green 
3) Blue 
Note
• If you adjust the picture by using the Custom function, Color Tone will turn to the Cusome mode.
   
 
Image Lock 
 
Image Lock is used to fine-tune and get the best image by removing noise that creates unstable images with 
jitters and shakiness. If satisfactory results are not obtained using the Fine adjustment, use the Coarse 
adjustment and then use Fine again.  
(Available in PC, BNC mode only)
1) Coarse 
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  Removes noise such as vertical stripes. Coarse adjustment may move the screen image area. You may 
relocate it to the center using the horizontal control menu. 
2) Fine 
 
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  Removes noise such as horizontal stripes. If the noise persists even after fine tuning, repeat it after 
adjusting the frequency (clock speed). 
3) Position  
						

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[ENTER] 
  Adjusts the screen location horizontally and vertically. 
 
 
Auto Adjustment 
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The values of Fine, Coarse, Position are adjusted automatically. 
By changing the resolution in the control panel, the auto function is performed. 
(Available in PC, BNC mode only)
[The direct button on the remote control is the AUTO button.]
 
 
Signal Balance 
This is used to make up for the weak RGB signal transmitted by a long signal cable.  
(Available in PC, BNC mode only)
1) Signal Balance 
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  Selects either On or Off with the signal control. 
2) Signal Control 
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  Adjusts the R Phase, G Phase, B Phase, Gain and Sharpness manually.
 
 
Size 
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The Size can be switched. 
1) 16:9 
2) 4:3
 
 
PIP Picture 
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Adjusts the PIP Screen Settings.
1) Contrast
  Adjusts the Contrast of the PIP window on the screen. 
2) Brightness
  Adjusts the Brightness of the PIP window on the screen.
3) Sharpness 
  Adjusts the difference between the lightest and darkest areas of the PIP window. 
4) Color 
  Adjusts the Color of the PIP window on the screen. 
5) Tint 
  Adds a natural tone to the PIP window.  
You can view a picture from AV, S-Video through the PIP screen in PC, BNC and DVI (PC) mode. 
Operates only if the video signal is NTSC.
 
Available Modes: PIP
 
Picture [ AV / S-Video / Component / DVI-Video Mode]
 
  
						

							Available Modes
PC / BNC / DVI
AV
S-Video
Component
DVI-Video
MagicNet
Mode 
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The LCD Display has four automatic picture settings (Dynamic, Standard, Movie and Custom) that are 
preset at the factory. 
Dynamic, Standard, Movie, or Custom can be activated.
1) Dynamic
2) Standard
3) Movie
4) Custom
[The direct button on the remote control is the P.MODE button.]
 
 
Custom 
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By using the on-screen menus, the contrast and brightness can be changed to your personal preference. 
1) Contrast
 Adjusts the Contrast.
2) Brightness
 Adjusts the Brightness.
3) Sharpness 
  Adjusts the picture sharpness. 
4) Color 
  Adjusts the picture color. 
5) Tint 
  Adds a natural tone to the display.  
Operates only for AV and S-Video mode. Operates only if the video signal is NTSC. 
 
 
Color Tone  
						

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The color tones can be changed. The individual Color components are also user adjustable. 
1) Cool 2
2) Cool 1
3) Normal
4) Warm1 
5) Warm2
 
 
Size 
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The Size can be switched. 
1) Auto Wide
2) 16:9
3) Zoom 1 
4) Zoom 2
5) 4:3
[The ZOOM1, ZOOM2 are not available in 1080i (or over 720p) of DTV.]
 
 
Digital NR (Digital Noise Reduction) 
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Turns the Digital Noise Reduction feature Off/On.  
The Digital Noise Reduction feature allows you to enjoy clearer and crisper images. 
1) Off 
2) On 
 
 
Film Mode 
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Turns Film Mode Off/On. 
The Film Mode feature offers you a theater-quality viewing experience.  
(Not available in DVI-Video Mode.) 
1) Off 
2) On 
 
 
PIP Picture 
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Adjusts the PIP Screen Settings. 
1) Contrast
  Adjusts the Contrast of the PIP window on the screen.
2) Brightness
  Adjusts the Brightness of the PIP window on the screen.
Available Modes: PIP
 
Sound
 
  
						

							Available Modes
PC / BNC / DVI
AV
S-Video
Component
DVI-Video
MagicNet
Mode 
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The LCD Display has a built-in high fidelity stereo amplifier. 
1) Standard 
  Selects Standard for the standard factory settings.
2) Music 
  Selects Music when watching music videos or concerts.
3) Movie 
  Selects Movie when viewing movies. 
4) Speech 
  Selects Speech when watching a show that is mostly dialogue (i.e., news). 
5) Custom 
  Selects Custom if you want to Adjusts the settings according to your personal preferences.  
 
Custom 
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The sound settings can be adjusted to suit your your personal preferences.
1) Bass 
  Emphasizes low frequency audio. 
2) Treble 
  Emphasizes high frequency audio.
3) Balance 
  Allows you to Adjusts the sound balance between the left and right speakers.
[You can hear the sound even when sound value is set to 0.]
Note
• If you adjust picture using Sound Custom function, Sound Mode will turn to Custom mode.  
  
						

							Auto Volume 
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Reduces the difference in volume control between broadcasters.
1) Off
2) On 
 
 
SRS TSXT 
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SRS TSXT is a patented SRS technology that solves the problem of playing 5.1 multichannel content over two 
speakers. TruSurround delivers a compelling, virtual surround sound experience through any two-speaker 
playback system, including internal television speakers.  
It is fully compatible with all multichannel formats.
1) Off
2) On 
[The direct button on the remote control is the SRS button.]
 
 
Sound Select 
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Selects either Main or Sub when PIP is On.
1) Main
2) Sub
[Available Modes: PIP]
 
Setup
 
 
Available Modes
PC / BNC / DVI
AV
S-Video
Component
DVI-Video 
						

							MagicNet
Language 
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You can choose from 11 languages.  
Note
• The language chosen affects only the language of the OSD.   
It has no effect on any software running on the computer. 
 
 
Time 
Selects from one of 4 time settings, Clock Set, Sleep Timer, On Timer, and Off Timer. 
1)
Clock Set 
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 Current Time Setting.
2) Sleep Timer 
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  Turns the LCD Display off automatically at certain times. (Off, 30, 60, 90, 120, 150, 180)
3) On Timer 
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  Turns the LCD Display on automatically at a preset time. 
Controls the mode and the volume level at the time the LCD Display turns on automatically.
4) Off Timer 
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  Turns the LCD Display off automatically at a preset time.
Note
• When selecting Yes for the On Timer or Off Timer when the Clock is not set up, a guiding message pops  up: Set the clock first..
 
 
Menu Transparency 
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Changes the opaqueness of the OSD background.
1) High
2) Medium
3) Low 
4) Opaque
 
 
Safety Lock PIN 
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 [0~9]  →
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The password can be changed.  
 
Energy Saving  
						

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This feature adjusts the brightness of the LCD Display in order to reduce power consumption. When watching 
LCD Display at night, set the Energy Saving mode option to High to reduce eye fatigue as well as power 
consumption.
1) On
2) Off
 
 
Video Wall 
A Video Wall is a set of video screens connected together, so that each screen shows a part of the whole 
picture or where the same picture is repeated on each screen.  
When the Video Wall is on, you can adjust the Video Wall screen setting.
1) Video Wall 
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  Turns Off/On the Video Wall function of the selected display Off/On.
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2) Format 
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  The format can be selected to see a divided screen.
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Full
  Provides a full screen without any margins.
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Natural
  Displays a natural image with the original aspect ratio intact.
3) Screen Divider 
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  The screen can be divided into several images.  
A number of screens can be selected with a different layout when dividing. 
  • Select a mode in Screen Divider. 
• Select a display in Display Selection. 
• The selection will be set up by pressing a number in the selected mode. 
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2 x 2
-3 x 3 
-4 x 4
-5 x 5
-1 x 2
-2 x 1
-1 x 5
-5 x 1
Note
• When Video Wall is running, the PIP, Auto Adjustment, Image Lock, and Size functions are not available.  Launching Video Wall while PIP is running, will switch PIP Off. Video Wall does not operate in MagicNet 
mode.
   
 
Safety Screen 
The Safety Screen function is used to prevent afterimages that may appear when a still picture is displayed on 
the screen over a long time. 
- The Screen Scroll function scrolls the screen for the specified period of time.
- This function is not available when the power is turned off.
1) Safety Screen 
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  Determines whether to turn the Screen Scroll function Off or On. 
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2) Interval  
						

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  Determines the time interval to run the Screen Scroll operation. (1~10 Hour) 
The time is calculated on the basis of the power on time. 
By default, the time is set to 10 hours. 
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1~10 Hour 
3) Second 
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  Determines the time period to run the Screen Scroll operation. (1~5 Second)  
By default, the time is set to 5 seconds.
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Type-Scroll : 1~5 Second 
-Type-Pixel, Bar, Eraser : 10~50 Second 
4) Type 
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  You can change the Safety Screen Type. 
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Scroll
-Pixel
-Bar
-Eraser
 
 
Resolution Select 
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When the picture is not displayed properly on the screen when setting the graphics card resolution of the 
computer to 1024 x 768 @ 60Hz, 1280 x 768 @ 60Hz, 1360 x 768 @ 60Hz or 1366 x768 @ 60Hz, by using 
this function(Resolution Select), you can have the picture displayed on the screen in the specified resolution. 
(Available in PC/BNC mode only.)
1) Off
2) 1024 X 768 
3) 1280 X 768 
4) 1360 X 768 
5) 1366 X 768 
Note
• Selecting the menu is only allowed when the graphics resolution is set to 1024 x 768 @ 60Hz, 1280 x 768  @ 60Hz, 1360 x 768 @ 60Hz or 1366 x768 @ 60Hz.
   
 
Lamp Control 
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Adjusts the inverter lamp in order to reduce energy consumption.  
 
Power On Adjustment 
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Adjusts the Power On time for the screen.  
*Caution: Set the Power On time to be longer to avoid overvoltage.   
 
Reset
The picture parameters are replaced with the factory default values. 
1) Image Reset   
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							(Available in PC/BNC mode only.)
2)Color Reset   
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Multi Control 
 
 
Available Modes
PC / BNC / DVI
AV
S-Video
Component
DVI-Video
MagicNet
Multi Control 
Assigns an individual ID to the SET. 
1) ID Setup 
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Assigns distinctive IDs to the SET. 
2) ID Input 
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Use to select the transmitter functions of the individual SET. Only a SET where the ID corresponds to the 
transmitter setting becomes activated. 
 
Direct Functions