Ensuring Proper Samsung Settings on a New Screen

In the initial setup of a Samsung LCD/LED, steps are taken to ensure that the settings are proper for 24/7 use.

Initial Setup Note: During initial display setup it's important that the orientation be selected as "Landscape" and not "Portrait", even if the screen is actually portrait. The computer compensates for the orientation on its side, and so having "Portrait" selected on the screen actually makes things more complicated.

1. Installation Type

Select "Basic Setup"

 

2. Orientation

Always select "Landscape"

 

3. Play Via

Select MagicINFO

 

4. Connect to MagicINFO Server (don't)

Press Skip

 

5. Set Date & Time

Set as appropriate, or skip - it's not generally used.

 

6. Set PIN

This ensures that the settings can't be changed or turned off unwittingly.

• Enter the PIN, if you want to add one.
• Change the PIN by entering it twice on the screen as prompted.
  • Your IT administrator or manager will provide the PIN to use.

 

7. Set Source

Setup should now be completed. Go ahead and point the source to HDMI (or whichever input is used on the LCD).

• On the remote, Press SOURCE, then press the right or left arrow until landing on HDMI 1 or HDMI2, whichever port the HDMI cable is connected to. 
• If the HDMI cable is ever reconnected to a different port, repeat the above step. 

8. Power and Energy Saving Settings

This is so that the screens don't turn off on their own after a period of inactivity, ensuring 24x7 runtime.

• On the remote, press MENU, go to System, then select Power and Energy Saving.
• Set all the values to OFF. 

 

9. Power Control Settings

This ensures that if there's a power outage, the screen will come back on when the power returns, without manually turning the screen on.

• On the remote, press MENU, go to System, select Power Control.
• The settings should be:
  • Auto Power On: On
  • Max. Power Saving: Off
  • Standby Control: Off
  • Remote Configuration: Off
  • Power Button: Power On Only

 

10. Lock the Screen (if applicable)

If your administrator requires it, lock the screen. To do this, press "Lock" on the remote control to lock the screen.