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  • Page 1: User Manual

    SyncMaster 2333HD LCD TV Monitor User Manual...

  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions Notational Note These safety instructions must be followed to ensure your safety and prevent property dam- age. Make sure to read the instructions carefully and use the product in the correct manner. Warning / Caution Otherwise, it may result in death or personal injury. Otherwise, it may result in personal injury or property damage.
  • Page 3 Ensure that the power plug is plugged into the power outlet firmly and correctly. • Do not forcefully bend or pull the power plug and do not place any heavy material on it. • Do not connect multiple appliances to the same power outlet. •...
  • Page 4 Keep heating appliances as far away from the power cord or the product as possible. • Do not install it in a badly ventilated location such as a bookcase or closet. • Put down the monitor carefully. • Do not place the front of the product on the floor. •...
  • Page 5 Do not spray cleaner directly onto the surface of the product. • Clean the product using a soft cloth with a monitor cleaner only. If you must use a cleaner other than the monitor cleaner, dilute it with water at a ratio of 1:10. When cleaning the power plug pins or dusting the power outlet, clean it with a dry cloth.
  • Page 6 Do not place this product in a location exposed to moisture, dust, smoke, water, or in a car. • Otherwise, this may result in electric shock or fire. When you drop the product or the case is broken, turn the power off and disconnect the power cord.
  • Page 7 Set a resolution and frequency appropriate to the product. • Otherwise, your eyesight may be damaged. When using headphones or earphones, do not turn the volume too high. • Having the sound too loud may damage your hearing. If you continually move closer to the product screen, your eye- sight may be failing.
  • Page 8 When replacing the battery, insert it with right polarity (+, -). • Otherwise, the battery may become damaged or it may cause fire, personal injury or damage due to leakage of the internal liquid. Use only specified standard batteries. Do not use new and used batteries together.
  • Page 9 Do not install the product in a location low enough for children to reach. • Otherwise, it may fall and result in personal injury. • Since the front part of the product is heavy, install the product on a level and stable surface. Do not put any heavy objects on the product.
  • Page 10 Introduction Package Contents Note Please make sure the following items are included with your monitor. If any items are missing, contact your dealer. Contact a local dealer to buy optional items. Unpacking Without stand Monitor Manuals Quick Setup Guide Cables HDMI Cable With stand Monitor...
  • Page 11 Others Remote Control BN59-00678A (Not available in all loca- Cable holding ring Note Cleaning Cloth is only provided for highly polished black products as a product feature. Sold separately DVI Cable USB Cable Audio cable Digital audio optic output Batteries (AAA X 2) Cleaning Cloth tions) D-Sub Cable...

  • Page 12: Your Monitor

    Your Monitor Front Activates a highlighted menu item. Push the ' Changing the source is only allowed for external devices connected to the product at the time. To switch Screen modes: [PC] → [DVI] → [TV] → [Component] → [HDMI1] → [HDMI2] >>...
  • Page 13 Power indicator This light is lit when operating normally, and blinks once when your ad- justments are saved. Note See PowerSaver described in the manual for further information regarding power saving functions. For energy conservation, turn your monitor OFF when it is not needed or when leaving it unattended for long periods. Speaker You can hear sound by connecting the soundcard of your PC to the mon- itor.
  • Page 14 Connect the monitor to your computer. HDMI/PC/DVI-D AUDIO IN , DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) , EX-LINK Connect the terminal at the back of your product to your computer’s sound card. Connect the CAL)] terminal of your product to the digital sound output or standard sound output ter- minal of the DVD home theater (or amplifier) using a digital audio optical output cable.
  • Page 15 Connect the [HDMI IN 1] terminal at the back of your monitor to the HDMI terminal of your digital output device using a HDMI cable. COMPONENT IN Connect the port of the DVD, VCR (DVD / DTV Set-Top Box) to the of the product.
  • Page 16 HDMI IN 2 / Cable holding ring Note See Connecting Cables for further information regarding cable connections. Remote Control HDMI IN 2 Connect the [HDMI IN 2] terminal at the back of your product to the HDMI terminal of your digital output device using a HDMI cable.
  • Page 17 POWER 3. Number Buttons 4. - button 5. + VOL - 6. TOOLS Down-Up Left- Right buttons INFO 9. COLOR BUTTONS 10. CC POWER Number Buttons - button + VOL - TOOLS Down-Up Left-Right buttons INFO COLOR BUTTONS MENU SOURCE PRE-CH MUTE RETURN...
  • Page 18 11. MTS MENU SOURCE 14. PRE-CH MUTE RETURN ENTER EXIT 21. FAV.CH 22. P.SIZE You can select the MTS (Multichannel Television Stereo) mode. Mono, Stereo, SAP (Separate Audio Program) Set 'MTS' to ON to choose Mono, Stereo or SAP. Opens the on-screen menu and exits from the menu or closes the adjustment menu.

  • Page 19: Connecting Cables

    Connections Connecting Cables Connecting to a Computer Connect the power cord for your monitor to the POWER port on the back of the monitor. Plug the power cord for the monitor into a nearby outlet. Use a connection appropriate for your computer. Using the D-sub (Analog) connector on the video card.

  • Page 20: Connecting To A Macintosh

    Connecting to a Macintosh Connect the power cord for your monitor to the POWER port on the back of the monitor. Plug the power cord for the monitor into a nearby outlet. Using the D-sub (Analog) connector on the video card. •...
  • Page 21 Connect the CATV cable or TV antenna cable to the "ANT IN" port on the rear side of the monitor. Make sure to use a TV antenna cable (sold separately) as the antenna cable. When using an interior antenna terminal: •...

  • Page 22: Connecting Hdmi

    If you connect the P be displayed in red or blue. For single-family houses, install an UHF antenna to receive digital broadcasting. Connecting HDMI Note You can connect digital output devices to your monitor. You can enjoy better screen and sound quality. Connecting Using a HDMI Cable Input devices such as digital DVD are connected to the of the monitor using the HDMI cable.
  • Page 23 (3) When all the connections are completed, connect the power cords for the monitor and DVD (or the device connected to the digital output terminal). (4) Select "HDMI" using the 'SOURCE [ Note If you just connect using the DVI to HDMI cable without connecting to the sound source, you cannot hear sound.

  • Page 24: Using The Stand

    Connect your headphones to the Headphone connection terminal. Using the Stand Tilt angle You can adjust the tilt angle within a range of 0° forward to 18° backward for the most com- fortable viewing angle. Attaching a Base This monitor accepts a 100 mm x 100 mm VESA-compliant mounting interface pad. Monitor Mounting interface pad (Sold separately)
  • Page 25 Samsung is not liable for these kinds of accidents. • Samsung is not liable for product damage or personal injury when a non- VESA or non-specified wall mount is used or the consumer fails to follow the product installation instructions.

  • Page 26: Using The Software

    Prepare a blank disk and download the driver program file at the Internet web site shown here. Internet web site : http://www.samsung.com/ (Worldwide) Installing the Monitor Driver (Automatic) Insert CD into the CD-ROM drive. Click "Windows".
  • Page 27 Note This monitor driver is under certifying MS logo, and this installation doesn't damage your system. The certified driver will be posted on Samsung Monitor homepage. http://www.samsung.com/ Installing the Monitor Driver (Manual) ® Microsoft Windows Vista™‚ Operating System Insert your Manual CD into your CD-ROM drive.
  • Page 28 This monitor driver is under certifying MS logo, and this installation doesn't damage your system. The certified driver will be posted on Samsung Monitor homepage. Click "Update Driver..." in the "Driver" tab. Check the "Browse my computer for driver software" checkbox and click "Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer".
  • Page 29 Select the model that matches your monitor from the list of monitor models on the screen, and click "Next". 10. Click "Close" → "Close" → "OK" → "OK" on the following screens displayed in sequence. ® ® Microsoft Windows XP Operating System...
  • Page 30 Insert CD into the CD-ROM drive. Click "Start" → "Control Panel" then click the "Appearance and Themes" icon. Click "Display" icon and choose the "Settings" tab then click "Advanced...". Click the "Properties" button on the "Monitor" tab and select "Driver" tab. Click "Update Driver..."...
  • Page 31 If you can see following message window, then click the "Continue Anyway" button. Then click "OK" button. Note This monitor driver is under certifying MS logo, and this installation doesn't damage your system. The certified driver will be posted on Samsung Monitor homepage. http://www.samsung.com/ Click the "Close" button then click "OK" button continually.
  • Page 32 10. Monitor driver installation is completed. ® ® Microsoft Windows 2000 Operating System When you can see "Digital Signature Not Found" on your monitor, follow these steps. Choose "OK" button on the "Insert disk" window. Click the "Browse" button on the "File Needed" window. Choose A:(D:\Driver) then click the "Open"...
  • Page 33 Select the "Monitor" tab. Click the "Change" button in the "Monitor Type" area. Choose "Specify the location of the driver". Choose "Display a list of all the driver in a specific location..." then click "Next" button. Click the "Have Disk" button. Specify A:\(D:\driver) then click "OK"...

  • Page 34: Natural Color

    & Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI). This system is available only for Samsung monitors and makes the color of the images on the monitor the same as the printed or scanned images. For more information, refer to Help (F1) in the software program.

  • Page 35: System Requirements

    Installation Problems The installation of MultiScreen can be affected by such factors as the video card, motherboard and the network environment. System Requirements • Windows 2000 • Windows XP Home Edition • Windows XP Professional • Windows Vista™ It is recommended using MultiScreen in Windows Hardware •...

  • Page 36: Adjusting The Lcd Display

    Adjusting the LCD Display Picture Available Modes PC / DVI Note The default setting may be different depending on the selected Input Mode (input signal source selected in External Input List) and the selected resolution. Picture : PC / DVI MagicBright MagicBright is a feature providing optimum viewing environment depending on the contents of the image you are watching.
  • Page 37 Although the values are carefully chosen by our engineers, the pre-configured values may not be comfortable to your eyes depending on your taste. If this is the case, adjust the Brightness and Contrast by using the OSD menu. MENU → →...
  • Page 38 Screen (Available in PC mode only) - Coarse / Fine • Coarse 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. • Fine Removes noise such as horizontal stripes.
  • Page 39 - Image Reset Image parameters are replaced with the factory default values. MENU → → - Resolution Displays the resolution set on the PC. Picture Options - Color Tone → MENU,EXIT → → →...
  • Page 40 The tone of the color can be changed. (Available in PC / DVI mode only) • Cool / Normal / Warm / Custom MENU → → - R-Gain / G-Gain / B-Gain Adjusts the individual R, G, B color controls. MENU →...
  • Page 41 Reset Picture parameters are replaced with the factory default values. • • Cancel MENU → → Picture : TV / Component / HDMI Mode The Monitor has three automatic picture settings ("Dynamic", "Standard", and "Movie") that are preset at the factory. You can activate either Dynamic, Standard, or Movie.
  • Page 42 MENU → → → Backlight / Contrast / Brightness / Sharpness / Color / Tint You can use the on-screen menus to change the contrast and brightness according to per- sonal preference. • Backlight : Adjust the screen brightness by adjusting the LCD backlight. •...
  • Page 43 Note “Warm1” or “Warm2” is only activated when the picture mode is “Movie”. Settings can be adjusted and stored for each external device you have connected to an input of the TV. MENU → → - Size You can switch the Size. The direct button on the remote control is 'P.SIZE' button.
  • Page 44 DTV(1080i), Component 1080p) ,HDMI(720p,1080i,1080p) MENU → → - Digital NR Digital Noise Reduction. If the broadcast signal received by your TV is weak, you can activate the Digital Noise Re- duction feature to help reduce any static and ghosting that may appear on the screen. •...
  • Page 45 etc., depending on the external device connected. In this case, adjust the screen quality of your TV by configuring the HDMI Black Level. This function is active only when the an external device (DVD player, STB etc.) is connected to the TV via HDMI(RGB Signal). (Available in HDMI Mode Only) •...
  • Page 46 Sound Available Modes PC / DVI Note The default setting may be different depending on the selected Input Mode (input signal source selected in External Input List) and the selected resolution. Mode The Monitor has a built-in high fidelity stereo amplifier. •...
  • Page 47 Equalizer You can adjust the left and right sound balance and the low or high volume as required. MENU → → Multi-Track Options Preferred Language You can select the audio language. (Available in DTV Mode Only) MENU → → → →...
  • Page 48 Multi-Track Sound • Mono : Choose for channels that are broadcasting in mono or if you are having difficulty receiving a stereo signal. • Stereo : Choose for channels that are broadcasting in stereo. • SAP : Choose to listen to the Separate Audio Program, which is usually a foreign-language translation.
  • Page 49 TV Speaker If you set this menu "On", sound output from the speakers is muted in case of using the home theater. • • MENU → → Channel Available Modes PC / DVI Note The default setting may be different depending on the selected Input Mode (input signal source selected in External Input List) and the selected resolution.
  • Page 50 • • Cable MENU → → Auto Program The TV automatically cycles through all of the available channels and stores them in memory. In rare cases, "Auto program" may miss a few channels due to weak signals and the channels may not be added to the channel memory.
  • Page 51 Channel List You can manage the channels. Note Using the Color buttons on the Remote with the Channel List. • Red (Antenna): Switches to Air or Cable. • Green (Zoom): Enlarges or shrinks a channel number. • Yellow (Select): Selects multiple channel lists. •...
  • Page 52 Favorite Note • Only memorized channels can be set as favorite channels. • All favorite channels will be shown in the “Favorite” menu. MENU → → → MENU,EXIT Name If channel name information is broadcast when you store the channels either manually or automatically, the names are assigned to the channels directly.
  • Page 53 Fine Tune Due to weak signals or an incorrect antenna configuration, some of the channels may not be tuned correctly. (This function is only available in “Cable” mode.) MENU → → Signal Strength Unlike analog channels, which can vary in reception quality from "snowy" to clear, digital (HDTV) channels have either perfect reception quality or you will not receive them at all.
  • Page 54 Note The default setting may be different depending on the selected Input Mode (input signal source selected in External Input List) and the selected resolution. Plug & Play You can manage the entire configuration. MENU → → → → → Language You can choose one of 3 languages.
  • Page 55 - Clock Mode • Auto / Manual MENU → → - Clock Set Note “Clock Set” are available only when “Clock Mode” set to “Manual”. MENU → → → → → → → → → → → → → MENU,EXIT →...
  • Page 56 - Time Zone Note “Time Zone” are available only when “Clock Mode” set to “Auto”. MENU → → - DST • Off / On Note • “DST” are available only when “Clock Mode” set to “Auto”. • Depending on the broadcast station and signal, the auto time may not be set correctly. If this occurs, set the time manually.
  • Page 57 Sleep Timer Use to set the Monitor to be turned off automatically in certain minutes. • Off, 30, 60, 90, 120, 150, 180 MENU → → Timer1 / Timer2 / Timer3 You can set the monitor to be turned on or off automatically at a specified time. Note Setting the clock is necessary in order to use the various timer features of the product.
  • Page 58 V-Chip Lock The default PIN code of a new TV set is 0-0-0-0. If you forget the PIN, press the remote-control buttons in the following sequence, which resets the pin to 0-0-0-0 : Power Off → Mute → 8 → 2 → 4 → Power On. •...
  • Page 59 MPAA Rating MENU → , → Canadian-English MENU → , → Canadian-French MENU → , → , → → **** → , → → , → → **** → , → → , → → **** → , → → , →...
  • Page 60 Downloadable U.S. Rating Parental restriction levels differ depending on the broadcasting station. • The default menu name and Downloadable US rating change depending on the down- loaded information. • Even if you set the On-screen display to your desired language, the"Downloadable U.S. Rating"...
  • Page 61 Caption • Off / On MENU → → Caption Mode - Analog The Analog Caption function operates in either analog TV channel mode or when a signal is supplied from an external device to TV. (Depending on the broadcasting signal, the Analog Caption function may operate on digital channels.) The Defaultis “CC1“.

  • Page 62: Digital Caption Options

    MENU → → Caption Mode - Digital The Digital Captions function operates on digital channels. MENU → → Digital Caption Options Digital Caption Options are available only when Default and Service1~Service6 can be se- lected in Caption Mode. Service1~Service6 in digital caption mode may not be available depending on the broacast. •...
  • Page 63 • Foreground Opacity : This option consists of Default, Transparent, Translucent, Solid, Flashing. You can change the opacity of the letter. • Background Opacity : This option consists of Default, Transparent, Translucent, Solid, Flashing. You can change the background opacity of the caption. •...
  • Page 64 Light Effect You can turn on/off the LED on the front of monitor according to the situation. Use it for saving power or when the LED dazzles your eyes. • Off : LED will not come on. • In Standby : Turns the LED on in standby mode. •...
  • Page 65 Energy Saving This feature adjusts the brightness of the TV in order to reduce power consumption. When watching TV at night, set the "Energy Saving" mode option to "High" to reduce eye fatigue as well as power consumption. • Off : Turns off the energy saving function. •...

  • Page 66: Source List

    PC / DVI Note The default setting may be different depending on the selected Input Mode (input signal source selected in External Input List) and the selected resolution. Source List Use to select PC, TV or other external input source connected to the Monitor.Use to select the screen of your choice.

  • Page 67: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Self-Test Feature Check Note • Check the following items yourself before calling for service. Contact the service center for problems that you cannot solve by yourself. • Your monitor provides a self test feature that allows you to check whether your monitor is functioning properly.

  • Page 68: Check List

    • Do not use benzene, thinner or other flammable sub- stances, or a wet cloth. • We recommend a Samsung cleansing agent is used to prevent damage to the screen. • Never use acetone, benzene or thinner. (They may cause flaws or deformation of the screen surface.)
  • Page 69 PC Mode It appears the PC does not function normally. Check if the Display Adapter Driver (VGA Driver) is properly installed. (Refer to Installing Driver) The monitor screen flickers. Check if the signal cable between the computer and the monitor is securely connected and tightened.(Refer to Connecting the monitor) TV Mode TV screen is blurred or shows noise signals.
  • Page 70 Check if the resolution and frequency set for the computer video card falls in the range supported by the monitor. If not, reset them referring to the current Information under the monitor menu and Preset Timing Modes. The image is too light or too dark Adjust the Brightness and Contrast.(Refer to the Brightness, Contrast) Power Indicator blinks green.

  • Page 71: The Screen

    5. You may see small particles if you look closely at the edge of the bezel surrounding the screen. This is part of the product’s design and is not a defect. Q & A How can I change the frequency? The frequency can be changed by reconfiguring the video card.
  • Page 72 Therefore, to enjoy the full benefits of digital TV, it is better to purchase an HD digital (At present, all digital TVs from Samsung Electronics have the 16:9 wide aspect ratio.) Can I watch digital TV broadcasting with an analog TV? The analog TV cannot interpret digital signals.
  • Page 73 Alternatively, your local cable broadcasting company provides a digital TV service, and you can subscribe to it. If a cable broadcasting company is sharing a common broadcasting facility for your apartment or tenement house, it has to adjust and send digital TV signals so that they are compatible to shared viewing which is the original purpose of the common broad- casting facility.

  • Page 74: Specifications

    Specifications General General Model Name LCD Panel Size Display area Pixel Pitch Synchronization Horizontal Vertical Display Color 16.7M Resolution Optimum resolution Maximum resolution 1920x1080@60Hz (RB) Input Signal. Terminated RGB Analog. DVI(Digital Visual Interface) 0.7 Vp-p ±5 % separate H/V sync. Composite TTL level (V high ≥...
  • Page 75 Environmental considerations Operating Storage Plug and Play Capability This monitor can be installed on any Plug & Play compatible system. The interac- tion of the monitor and the computer systems will provide the best operating conditions and monitor settings. In most cases, the monitor installation will proceed automatically, unless the user wishes to select alternate settings.
  • Page 76 Preset Timing Modes If the signal transferred from the computer is the same as the following Preset Timing Modes, the screen will be adjusted automatically. However, if the signal differs, the screen may go blank while the power LED is on. Refer to the video card manual and adjusts the screen as follows.
  • Page 77 Specifications Horizontal Frequency The time to scan one line connecting the right edge to the left edge of the screen horizontally is called the Horizontal Cycle and the inverse number of the Hor- izontal Cycle is called the Horizontal Frequency. Unit: kHz Vertical Frequency Like a fluorescent lamp, the screen has to repeat the...
  • Page 78 Information For Better Display Adjust the computer resolution and screen injection rate (refresh rate) on the computer as described below to enjoy the best picture quality. You can have an uneven picture quality on screen if the best picture quality is not provided for TFT- LCD.
  • Page 79 This screen is shown when scenes are captured using digital broadcasting equip- ment and they are sent in HDTV (16:9) mode. Note If temporary stops, mosaic screens, or jagged screens occur, this is not a TV problem. Contact your cable broadcasting company for a check-up. For information on how to connect and use your video, DVD, DVD combo, home theater, PC, etc., refer to their respective user manuals.
  • Page 80 Ex) Airports, Transit Stations, Stock Markets, Banks, and Controlling Systems We recommend that you follow set up of your display system program as below: Display Information together with Logo or Moving image cycle. Ex) Cycle : Display Information for 1 hour followed by a Display Logo or moving image for 1 minute.
  • Page 81 Information The best way to protect your monitor from Image retention is to set your PC or System to operate a Screen Saver program when you are not using it. Image retention may not occur when a LCD panel is operated under normal con- ditions.
  • Page 82 Information Our LCD Monitor satisfies ISO13406-2 Pixel fault Class II...
  • Page 83 Appendix Contact SAMSUNG WORLDWIDE Note 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 84 0 801 1SAMSUNG (172678) 022 - 607 - 93 - 33 PORTUGAL (7267864) SLOVAKIA 0800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) http://www.samsung.com/sk SPAIN 902 - 1 - SAMSUNG(902 172 678) SWEDEN 0771 726 7864 (SAMSUNG) http://www.samsung.com/se SWITZERLAND 0848 - SAMSUNG (7267864, CHF 0.08/min) 0845 SAMSUNG (7267864)
  • Page 85 010-6475 1880 HONG KONG 3698 - 4698 INDIA 3030 8282 1-800-3000-8282 1800 110011 INDONESIA 0800-112-8888 JAPAN 0120-327-527 MALAYSIA 1800-88-9999 NEW ZEALAND 0800 SAMSUNG(0800 726 786) PHILIPPINES 1-800-10-SAMSUNG (726-7864) 1-800-3-SAMSUNG (726-7864) 1-800-8-SAMSUNG (726-7864) 02-5805777 SINGAPORE 1800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) http://www.samsung.com/sg THAILAND 1800-29-3232, 02-689-3232 http://www.samsung.com/th...
  • Page 86 Terms Sync Signal Types of Sync Signals Dot Pitch Vertical Frequency Horizontal Frequency Interlace and Non-Interlace Methods Plug & Play Resolution Sync (Synchronized) Signals refer to the standard signals that are required to display desired colors on the monitor. They are divided into Vertical and Horizontal Sync Signals. These signals display normal color images by the set reso- lution and frequency.
  • Page 87 14 through 69. This feature allows the viewer to fine-tune the TV channel to obtain the best viewing conditions. The Samsung LCD TV has both automatic and manual channel fine-tuning features to enable the viewer to adjust their desired settings.
  • Page 88 Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Samsung Elec- tronics Co., Ltd. is strictly forbidden. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this ma- terial.

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