Samsung SyncMaster PX2370 User Manual
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Page 1: Lcd Monitor
SyncMaster PX2370 LCD Monitor User Manual The color and the appearance may differ depending on the product, and the specifications are subject to change without prior notice to improve the performance. -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Power Saving Function ........6-2 Contact SAMSUNG WORLDWIDE ......6-3 Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical &... -
Page 3: Major Safety Precautions
The contents of this manual may not be partially or in whole reproduced, distributed or used in any form without the written permission of Samsung Electronics, Co., Ltd. The SAMSUNG logo and SyncMaster are the registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics, Co., Ltd. Microsoft, Windows and Windows NT are the registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. -
Page 4: Custody And Maintenance
Custody and Maintenance External Surface and Screen Maintenance Clean the product with a soft dry cloth. • Do not clean the product with an inflammable substance such as benzene or thinner or with a wet cloth. This may result in a problem with the product. -
Page 5: Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions Icons used for safety precautions ICON NAME Warning Caution Meaning of Signs Do not perform. Do not disassemble. Do not touch. Power Related The following images are for your reference and may differ depending on models and countries. Warning Avoid using a damaged power cord or plug or a loose power outlet. -
Page 6: Installation Related
Caution Avoid unplugging the power plug while the product is operating. • Otherwise, it may damage the product due to electric shock. When unplugging the power plug from the wall outlet, make sure to hold it by the plug and not by the cord. -
Page 7: Cleaning Related
Caution Do not let the product drop while moving it. • This may result in a problem with the product or injury. When installing the product on a console or shelf, make sure that the front of the product does not protrude out of the console or shelf. •... -
Page 8: Usage Related
Caution Avoid spraying cleansing agent directly onto the product. • This may result in discoloration or cracking of the exterior of the product or the panel coming off. Use a soft, damp cloth with a "monitor- exclusive cleansing agent" and wipe the product with it. - Page 9 Avoid moving the product by pulling the power cord or antenna cable. • Otherwise, it may result in electric shock, fire or a problem with the product due to damage to the cable. Avoid lifting up or move the product by holding only the power cord or signal cable.
- Page 10 Be careful that adaptor should not be in contact with water and therefore not be wet. • This may cause a malfunction, electric shock or fire. Do not use adaptor by the waterside or outside particularly when it rains or snows. Be careful that adaptor should not be wet while cleaning floor with water.
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Page 11: Installing The Product
Installing the Product Package Contents • Unpack the product and check if all of the following contents have been included. • Store the packaging box in case you need to move the Product at a later stage. Installation Manual (Not available in all locations) DC-Adapter HDMI Cable The cleaning cloth is supplied with black high-glossy models only. -
Page 12: Installing The Stand
Installing the Stand Before assembling the product, place the product down on a flat and stable surface so that the screen is facing downwards. DC 12V DVI IN AUDIO OUT DIGITAL HDMI IN AUDIO Place a soft cloth over the table to protect the product and place the product onto the cloth so that the front of the product faces downwards. - Page 13 HDMI AUDIO DIGITAL AUDIO Disassembly is the reverse order of assembly. Installing the Product After fixing the stand, turn the monitor over as shown in the picture. - Caution Avoid lifting the product holding only the stand.
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Page 14: Connecting With A Pc
Connecting with a PC The connecting part may differ depending on the product model. 1. Connect the product to a PC depending on the video output supported by the PC. • When the graphics card provides D-Sub (Analog) output • Connect the [DVI IN] port of the product to the D-Sub port on your PC using the DVI to D-Sub cable. - Page 15 • Connect the [HDMI IN] port of the product to the [HDMI] port on your PC using the HDMI cable. 2. Connect one end of the power cord to the DC-Adapter and plug the other end into a dedicated 220V or 110V wall outlet. (The input voltage is switched automatically.) •...
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Page 16: Connecting An Av Device
Connecting an AV Device 1. Connect the HDMI output port of your digital output device to the [HDMI IN] port of the product using the HDMI cable. 2. Connect the DVI output port of your digital output device to the [HDMI IN] port of the product using the HDMI to DVI cable. 3. -
Page 17: Connecting To An Amplifier
Connecting to an Amplifier 1. Connect the [DIGITAL AUDIO OUT] terminal of your monitor to the optical input of your amplifier using an optical cable. • If no sound is emitted from the monitor, you need to use an amplifier. •... -
Page 18: Kensington Lock
Kensington Lock A Kensington Lock is an anti-theft device that enables users to lock the product so that they can safely use it in public locations. Since the shape and usage of the locking device may differ depending on the model and the manufacturer, for more information, refer to the User Manual supplied with the locking device. -
Page 19: Using The Product
Using the product Setting the Optimal Resolution If you turn the power on after purchasing the product, a message regarding the optimal resolution setting appears on the screen. Select a language and the optimal resolution. • The message appears up to 3 times if the resolution has not been set to the optimal resolution. •... -
Page 20: Standard Signal Mode Table
Standard Signal Mode Table • The LCD monitor has one optimal resolution for the best visual quality depending on the screen size due to the inherent characteristics of the panel, unlike for a CDT monitor. • Therefore, the visual quality will be degraded if the optimal resolution is not set for the panel size. It is recommended setting the resolution to the optimal resolution of the product. -
Page 21: Installing The Device Driver
If you install the device driver, you can set up the appropriate resolution and frequency for the product. The device driver is included on the CD-ROM supplied with the product. If the supplied drive file is corrupted, please visit a service center or Samsung Electronics website(http://www.samsung.com/), and download the driver. 1. Insert the driver installation CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. -
Page 22: Product Operating Buttons
Product Operating Buttons Product Operating Buttons The Power button on this monitor is sensitive. Please press it lightly. ICON Press this button to view the On Screen Display (OSD). This button is also used to exit the OSD or to return to a higher-level OSD menu. * OSD Adjustment Lock This function locks the OSD in order to maintain the current settings or to prevent the settings from being changed by another person. - Page 23 ICON Use this button to select a function. If you press the [ switched. When the input signal is switched by pressing [ turned on, a message displaying the selected input signal appears at the top left of the screen.) AUTO Press [AUTO] button to adjust the screen settings automatically.
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Page 24: Using The Screen Adjustment Menu (Osd: On Screen Display)
Using the Screen Adjustment Menu (OSD: On Screen Display) The Screen Adjustment Menu (OSD: On Screen Display) Structure TOP MENUS Brightness PICTURE MagicAngle MagicColor COLOR Color Effect H-Position SIZE & POSITION Reset Customized Key SETUP&RESET Display Time INFORMATION PICTURE <PC signals> MENU Brightness Controls the screen brightness. - Page 25 MENU Sharpness Controls the clarity of details of pictures displayed on the screen. • This menu is unavailable when <MagicBright> is set to <Dynamic Contrast> or <Cinema> mode. • This menu is unavailable when <MagicColor> is set to <Full> mode or <Intelligent> mode. •...
- Page 26 MENU This feature allows you to see optimal screen quality according to your viewing position. When viewing the screen at an angle from below, above or the side of the monitor, by setting the appropriate mode for each position you can obtain a similar picture quality as viewing the screen directly from the front.
- Page 27 MENU Response Time Accelerates the response time of the LCD panel faster than the original response time so that moving pictures appear sharper and more natural. • <Normal> • <Faster> • <Fastest> It is recommended setting the Normal or Faster when not viewing a movie. HDMI Black Level When a DVD or set-top box is connected to your TV via <HDMI>, it may cause a degradation in the screen quality, such as an increase in the black level, a low contrast, or discoloration, etc.,...
- Page 28 MENU MagicColor Expresses natural colors more clearly without changing the picture quality using proprietary digital picture quality improvement technology developed by Samsung Electronics. • <Off> - Turns the MagicColor function off. • <Demo> - You can compare the pictures processed by MagicColor with the original pictures.
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Page 29: Size & Position
SIZE & POSITION MENU H-Position Moves the position of the display area on the screen horizontally. • This function is only available in Analog mode. • <H-Position> is activated while digital or HDMI signal is input when <PC/AV Mode> is set as <AV>... - Page 30 SETUP&RESET MENU Reset Use this function to restore the visual quality and color settings to the factory defaults. • <No> - <Yes> Language Select a language for the OSD. The selected language is only applied to the product OSD. This setting does not affect the other functions of the PC.
- Page 31 MENU This function provides user a low power mode which is realized by lowering the controlling current of the display panel. • <100%> - When <100%> is selected, the power consumption is 100% of Default Setting. • <75%> - When <75%> is selected, the power consumption is 75% of Default Setting. MagicEco •...
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Page 32: Installing The Software
What is Natural Color ? This software works only for Samsung products and enables adjusting the displayed colors on the product and matches the colors on the product with the colors of the printed pictures. For more information, refer to the online help of the software (F1). -
Page 33: Magictune
MagicTune What is MagicTune? MagicTune is a software program that helps with monitor adjustments by providing comprehensive descriptions of monitor functions and easy-to-understand guidelines. Users can adjust the product with the mouse and the keyboard without using the operating buttons of the product. Installing the Software 1. - Page 34 2. Double-click the [Add or Remove Programs] icon in the Control Panel. 3. In the [Add/Remove] window, find and select MagicTune™so that it is highlighted. 4. Click [Change or Remove Programs] to remove the software. 5. Select [Yes] to start removing MagicTune™. 6.
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Page 35: Multiscreen
MultiScreen What is MultiScreen ? MultiScreen enables users to use the monitor by partitioning multiple sections. Installing the Software 1. Insert the installation CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Select the MultiScreen setup program. If the pop-up screen for the software installation does not appear on the main screen, find and double-click the MultiScreen setup file on the CD-ROM. -
Page 36: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Monitor Self-Diagnosis • You can check if the product is working properly using the Self-Diagnosis function. • If a blank screen is displayed and the Power LED blinks even if the product and the PC are properly connected, perform the self-diagnosis function according to the procedures below. -
Page 37: Before Requesting Service
Before Requesting Service Please check the following before requesting After-Sales service. If the problem continues, please contact your nearest Samsung Electronics Service Center. A BLANK SCREEN APPEARS / I CANNOT TURN THE PRODUCT ON Is the power cord connected properly? Is the “Check Signal Cable”... - Page 38 THE COLOR IS DISPLAYED IN 16 BIT (16 COLORS). THE COLOR HAS BEEN CHANGED AFTER CHANGING THE Did you install the device driver for the product? Is the graphics card configured correctly? WHEN I LOOK AT THE EXTERIOR EDGES OF THE PRODUCT, SMALL ALIEN SUBSTANCES APPEAR ON IT. Since this product is designed so that the color has a soft appearance by coating it with a transparent material over the black edges, such things may be seen.
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Page 39: Faq
FAQ! How can I change the frequency of the video signal? How can I change the resolution? How can I use the power saving function? Troubleshooting PLEASE TRY THE FOLLOWING! You have to change the frequency of the graphics card. (For more information, refer to the User Manual of the com- puter or the graphics card.) Windows XP : Change the resolution by selecting Control... -
Page 40: More Information
More Information Specifications MODEL NAME LCD Panel Synchronization Display Color Resolution Maximum Pixel Clock Power Supply Signal Cable Dimensions (WxHxD) / Weight (Simple stand) Environmental considerations Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Class B (Information Communication equipment for residential use) This device has been registered regarding EMI for home use (Class B). -
Page 41: Power Saving Function
Power Saving Function This product provides a power saving function that automatically turns the screen off when the product is not used for a predetermined period of time to reduce power consumption. If the product enters power saving mode, the power LED turns to a different color to indicate that the product is in power saving mode. -
Page 42: Contact Samsung Worldwide
Contact SAMSUNG WORLDWIDE If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center. U.S.A CANADA MEXICO ARGENTINA BRAZIL CHILE COLOMBIA COSTA RICA ECUADOR EL SALVADOR GUATEMALA HONDURAS JAMAICA NICARAGUA PANAMA PUERTO RICO REP. - Page 43 0,10/Min) 815-56 480 0 801 1SAMSUNG (172678) 022 - 607 - 93 - 33 80820 - SAMSUNG (726-7864) 0800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) 902 - 1 - SAMSUNG (902 172 678) 0771 726 7864 (SAMSUNG) 0848-SAMSUNG(7267864, CHF 0.08/ min) 0845 SAMSUNG (7267864) 0-800-05-555 088-55-55-555...
- Page 44 TURKEY U.A.E ASIA PACIFIC 3030 8282 1800 110011 1800 3000 8282 1800 266 8282 0800-112-8888 021-5699-7777 0120-327-527 1800-88-9999 0800 SAMSUNG (0800 726 786) 1-800-10-SAMSUNG(726-7864) 1-800-3-SAMSUNG(726-7864) 1-800-8-SAMSUNG(726-7864) 02-5805777 1800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) 0800-329-999 1800-29-3232 02-689-3232 1 800 588 889 MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA 8000-4726...
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Page 45: Correct Disposal Of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) - Europe Only
Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) - Europe only (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This marking on the product, accessories or literature indicates that the product and its electronic accessories (e.g. charger, headset, USB cable) should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working life.