Samsung Ud46cb Manual

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What is MDC?
Multiple display control "MDC" is an 
application that allows you to easily 
control multiple display devices 
simultaneously using a PC.
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 RS232C OUTRS232C OUT
RS232C IN RS232C IN   
						

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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.
RJ45 MDC
HUB   
						

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Connection using a cross LAN cable
 ―Multiple products can be connected using the RS232C IN / OUT port on the product.
RJ45 MDCRS232C OUT
RS232C OUT
RS232C IN RS232C IN   
						

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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 Device list, 
where the user can make groups and send commands to detected devices.
Connection list modification options - Connection modification options includes Add , Edit, Delete, and Refresh.  
						

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User  Login
Launching the program displays the user login window.
The initial login ID (Username: admin) and password (password: admin) are set to admin.
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After logging in for the first time, make sure to change the password to ensure security.
 ―To change the password, go to Home > User Settings.
After you are logged in, [User Login : admin] appears at the right bottom of the program.
To log in automatically when the program restarts, select the Auto Login checkbox in the User Login window.  
						

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Auto  S et  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 daisychain running from 1 to 99, and then finally to Set ID 0.
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ID for the last 100th LFD is set to 0.  
						

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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 window.
 ―To delete the settings you have configured, click the Paste Settings button.  
						

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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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Getting Started with MDC
1 To start the program, click Start  Programs  Samsung  MDC Unified.
The login window appears after the MDC program is launched.
Enter the user ID and password.
 • The default user ID and password are admin.
 •Make sure to change the password after the first login.
2 Click Add  to add a display device.
SET ID Range: Select a range of the unique ID assigned to a monitor.
 - If the connection is established via RS232C, go to Serial and specify the COM Port.
 -If the connection is established via Ethernet, enter the IP that was entered for the display device.  
						

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Main Screen Layout
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1 Menu BarChange the status of a display device or the properties of the program.
2 Device CategoryView a list of connected display devices or device groups.
3 Schedule CategoryView a list of schedules for display devices.
4 Set ListSelect the display device you want to adjust.
5 Modify the Set ListAdd, edit, regroup or delete sets.
6 Help TopicsDisplay help topics for the program.
Menus
Home
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You can power on or off a selected device or change the input source or volume of the device.
Choose display devices from the list of sets, and select the  Home tab.
Select an item and change the corresponding setting.
Power
 • On: Power on a selected display.
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Off: Power off a selected display.
Input
 • Input Source : Change the input source.
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Input sources available can vary depending on the Display Device Models.
 -The input source can be changed only for displays that are turned on.
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Channel: Change the channel.
 -The TV channel can be changed by using the up/down arrow keys.
 -The channel can be changed only when the input source is TV .
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Only registered channels can be selected.
 -Only applicable to models that support TVs.