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  • Page 1: Lcd Monitor

    SyncMaster T240M LCD 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: Installation

    Safety Instructions Ensure that the power plug is plugged into the power outlet firmly and correctly. • Otherwise, this may result in fire. Do not forcefully bend or pull the power plug and do not place any heavy material on it. •...
  • Page 4 Safety Instructions Keep heating appliances as far away from the power cord or the product as possible. • Otherwise, this may result in electric shock or fire. Do not install it in a badly ventilated location such as a bookcase or closet.
  • Page 5 Safety Instructions Do not spray cleaner directly onto the surface of the product. • Otherwise, this may result in the discoloration and distortion of the structure and the screen surface may peel off. 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.
  • Page 6 Safety Instructions 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 Safety Instructions 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 Safety Instructions 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 Safety Instructions 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: Package Contents

    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 With stand Monitor Monitor Manuals Quick Setup Guide Warranty Card User's Guide (Not available in all loca-...
  • Page 11 Introduction Others Remote Control Batteries (AAA X 2) Cleaning Cloth BN59-00678A (Not available in all loca- tions) Cable holding ring Stand Body Stand Base Note Cleaning Cloth is only provided for highly polished black products as a product feature. Sold separately DVI Cable HDMI Cable Headphones...

  • Page 12: Your Monitor

    Introduction Your Monitor Front Activates a highlighted menu item. Push the ' ', button to change the input signal source. Changing the source is only allowed for external devices connected to the product at the time. To switch Screen modes: [PC] →...
  • Page 13 Introduction Note The button to the right of the monitor are touch-sensitive buttons. Touch a button lightly with your finger. 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.
  • Page 14 Introduction PC terminal at the back of your Connect the monitor to your computer. HDMI/PC/DVI-D AUDIO IN, DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) HDMI/PC/DVI-D AUDIO IN [ HDMI/PC/DVI-D AUDIO IN ] Connect the terminal at the back of your product to your computer’s sound card.
  • Page 15 Introduction R - AUDIO - L Connect the port of the DVD, VCR (DVD / [ R - AUDIO - L] port DTV Set-Top Box) to the of the product. Connect the VIDEO OUT port of the DVD / ,Y ] input DTV Set-Top Box to the ports using a component video cable ( P ,Y ).

  • Page 16: Remote Control

    Introduction The Kensington Lock is a device used to physically fix the system when using it in a public place. The locking device has to be purchased separately. The appearance and locking method may differ from the illustra- tion depending on the manufacturer. Refer to the manual provided with the Kensington Lock for proper use.
  • Page 17 Introduction POWER Number Buttons - button + VOL - TOOLS Down-Up Left-Right buttons INFO COLOR BUTTONS MENU SOURCE PRE-CH MUTE RETURN ENTER EXIT FAV.CH P.SIZE Turns the product On/Off. POWER Selects the TV mode directly. 3. Number Buttons Press to change the channel. 4.
  • Page 18 Introduction 11. MTS 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 MENU closes the adjustment menu. Press the button to change the input signal SOURCE.

  • 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

    Connections • If you connect properly your monitor using the DVI connector but get a blank or fuzzy screen, check to see if the monitor status is set to analogue. Press 'SOURCE [ ]' button to have the monitor double-check the input signal source. Connecting to a Macintosh 1.
  • Page 21 Connections 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

    Connections [R-AUDIO-L] port of Connect the port of the DVD, VCR (DVD / DTV Set-Top Box) to the the monitor. ,Y] input ports Connect the VIDEO OUT port of the DVD / DTV Set-Top Box to the using a component video cable (P ,Y).
  • Page 23 Connections Connecting Using a DVI to HDMI Cable [HDMI IN] terminal Connect the DVI output terminal of a digital output device to the of the monitor using a DVI to HDMI cable. Connect the red and white jacks of an RCA to stereo (for PC) cable to the same colored audio output terminals of the digital output device, and connect the opposite jack [HDMI/PC/DVI AUDIO IN] terminal of the monitor.

  • Page 24: Connecting Av Devices

    Connections Set the Internal Mute On in the Sound menu using the MENU button. Adjust the sound volume using the Volume button of your amplifier If the connections are set up, power up your monitor and amplifier. Note • If no sound is emitted from the monitor, you need to use an amplifier. •...

  • Page 25: Tilt Angle

    Connections Connect your headphones to the Headphone connection terminal. Using the Stand Monitor Assembly Monitor and Bottom Tilt angle Note You can tilt the monitor upwards at an angle of -1° to 21°.

  • 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: Installing The Monitor Driver (Manual)

    Using the Software 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 Using the Software 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 Using the Software 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 Using the Software 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 Using the Software 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: Installation Problems

    Using the Software MultiScreen Installation Insert the installation CD into the CD-ROM drive. Click the MultiScreen installation file. Note If the popup window to install the software for the main screen is not displayed, proceed with the installation using the MultiScreen executable file on the CD. When the Installation Shield Wizard window appears, click "Next".
  • Page 36 Using the Software Hardware • 32 MB Memory above • 60 MB Hard disk space above Uninstall The Multiscreen program can be removed only by using the "Add or Remove Programs" ® option of the Windows Control Panel. Perform the following steps remove Multiscreen. Select "Setting/Control Panel"...

  • Page 37: Adjusting The Lcd Display

    Adjusting the LCD Display Picture Available Modes PC / DVI AV / S-Video Component HDMI 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...

  • Page 38: Auto Adjustment

    Adjusting the LCD Display 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 39: Screen Adjustment

    Adjusting the LCD Display Screen Adjustment (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. •...

  • Page 40: Picture Options

    Adjusting the LCD Display - Image Reset Image parameters are replaced with the factory default values. MENU → → MENU,EXIT → → → → Picture Options - Color Tone The tone of the color can be changed. (Available in PC / DVI mode only) •...
  • Page 41 Adjusting the LCD Display - R / G / B Adjusts the individual R, G, B color controls. MENU → → MENU,EXIT → → → → → - Size You can switch the Size. • Wide / 4:3 MENU → →...
  • Page 42 Adjusting the LCD Display Picture parameters are replaced with the factory default values. • • Cancel MENU → → MENU,EXIT → → → → Picture : TV / AV / S-Video / Component / HDMI Mode The Monitor has three automatic picture settings ("Dynamic", "Standard", and "Movie") that are preset at the factory.

  • Page 43: Color Tone

    Adjusting the LCD Display You can use the on-screen menus to change the contrast and brightness according to per- sonal preference. • Contrast : Adjust the Contrast. • Brightness : Adjust the Brightness. • Sharpness : Adjust the Sharpness. • Color : Adjust the Colour.
  • Page 44 Adjusting the LCD Display 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 → → MENU,EXIT →...
  • Page 45 Adjusting the LCD Display Component(1080i,1080p), HDMI(720p, 16:9, Wide Zoom, Zoom, 4:3, Just Scan 1080i,1080p) MENU → → MENU,EXIT → → → → 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 46 Adjusting the LCD Display Reset Picture parameters are replaced with the factory default values. • • Cancel MENU → → MENU,EXIT → → → → Sound Available Modes PC / DVI AV / S-Video Component HDMI 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 47 Adjusting the LCD Display Choose Standard for the standard factory settings. • Music Choose Music when watching music videos or concerts. • Movie Choose Movie when viewing movies. • Speech Choose Speech when watching a show that is mostly dialogue (i.e., news). •...

  • Page 48: Auto Volume

    Adjusting the LCD Display • 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. (Available in TV Mode Only) MENU → → MENU,EXIT →...
  • Page 49 Adjusting the LCD Display Channel Available Modes PC / DVI AV / S-Video Component HDMI 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. Air / Cable The channel system can be set in several different ways.

  • Page 50: Auto Program

    Adjusting the LCD Display Auto Program The TV automatically cycles through all of the available channels and stores them in memory. This takes about one to two minutes. 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 Adjusting the LCD Display Protects children from viewing inappropriate programs by blocking certain broadcast or video programs. The Child Lock feature can be selected only from the remote. MENU → → MENU,EXIT → → → → → → → Fine Tune Due to weak signals or an incorrect antenna configuration, some of the channels may not be tuned correctly.

  • Page 52: Color System

    Adjusting the LCD Display Color System Normally the TV can receive image and sound with good quality when in the mode Auto. This mode detects the signal color system automatically. In case of some signal reception with color unsatisfactory, select the Color System Mode to PAL-M, PAL-N or NTSC.

  • Page 53: Plug And Play

    Adjusting the LCD Display Plug & Play You can manage the entire configuration. Note We recommend setting the TV to ”Home” mode for the best picture in your home environment. “Shop” mode is only intended for use in retail environments. If the unit is accidentally set to ”Shop”...

  • Page 54: Clock Set

    Adjusting the LCD Display Time Clock Set You can set the current time. MENU → → MENU,EXIT → → → → → → Sleep Timer Use to set the Monitor to be turned off automatically in certain minutes. • Off, 30, 60, 90, 120, 150, 180 MENU →...

  • Page 55: Timer1 / Timer2 / Timer3

    Adjusting the LCD Display 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. Three different On/Off Timer Settings can be made.

  • Page 56: Blue Screen

    Adjusting the LCD Display Blue Screen If no signal is being received or the signal is very weak, a blue screen automatically replaces the noisy picture background. If you wish to continue viewing the poor picture, you must set the "Blue screen" mode to "Off". •...

  • Page 57: Light Effect

    Adjusting the LCD Display 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. •...

  • Page 58: Energy Saving

    Adjusting the LCD Display 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. •...

  • Page 59: Av Color System

    Adjusting the LCD Display AV Color System Normally the TV can receive image and sound with good quality when in the mode Auto. This mode detects the signal color system automatically. In case of some signal reception with color unsatisfactory, select the Color System Mode to PAL-M, PAL-N or NTSC.

  • Page 60: Source List

    Adjusting the LCD Display Source List Use to select PC, TV or other external input source connected to the Monitor.Use to select the screen of your choice. The direct button on the remote control is "SOURCE" button. • PC / DVI / TV / AV / S-Video / Component / HDMI MENU →...

  • Page 61: Troubleshooting

    Clean with a soft cloth after disconnecting the power cord. • 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. 2. Maintaining the Flat Panel Display Screen.

  • Page 62: Symptoms And Recommended Actions

    Troubleshooting Clean with a soft cloth (cotton flannel) smoothly. • Never use acetone, benzene or thinner. (They may cause flaws or deformation of the screen surface.) • The user will be required to pay costs and related ex- penses for repair of damages caused by improper cleaning and usage.
  • Page 63 Troubleshooting 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. Check if the TV antenna connector is securely connected to the external antenna.(Refer to Connecting TV) TV signal is not received Select "Auto Program"...

  • Page 64: Problems Related To Audio

    Troubleshooting Adjust the Brightness and Contrast.(Refer to the Brightness, Contrast) The Power Indicator blinks. The monitor is currently saving the changes made in settings to the OSD memory. The screen is blank and the power indicator light blinks every 0.5 or 1 seconds. The monitor is using its power management system.
  • Page 65 Troubleshooting Q & A How can I change the frequency? The frequency can be changed by reconfiguring the video card. Note that video card support can vary, depending on the version of the driver used. (Refer to the computer or the video card manual for details.) How can I adjusts the resolution? Windows XP: Set the resolution in the Control Panel →...
  • Page 66 4:3, HD broadcasting has an aspect ratio of 16:9, similar to a cinema screen. Therefore, to enjoy the full benefits of digital TV, it is better to purchase an HD digital TV. (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 67 Troubleshooting are compatible to shared viewing which is the original purpose of the common broad- casting facility.

  • Page 68: Specifications

    Specifications General General Model Name SyncMaster T240M LCD Panel Size 24 inch (61 cm) Display area 518.4 mm (H) x 324.0 mm (V) Pixel Pitch mm (H) x 0.2 mm (V) Synchronization Horizontal 30 ~ 81 kHz Vertical 56 ~ 75 Hz Display Color 16.
  • Page 69 This monitor is EPA ENERGY STAR compliant and ENERGY 2000 compliant when used with a computer equipped with VESA DPM functionality. ® As an ENERGY STAR Partner, SAMSUNG has deter- ® mined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.

  • Page 70: Preset Timing Modes

    Specifications 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 71: For Better Display

    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 72: Product Information (Image Retention Free)

    Information PRODUCT INFORMATION (Image Retention Free) LCD Monitors and TVs may have image retention when switching from one image to another especially after displaying a stationary image for a long time. This guide is to demonstrate correct usage of LCD products in order to protect them from Image retention.
  • Page 73 Information Avoid using a combination of characters and background color with large difference in luminance. Avoid using Grey colors, which can cause Image retention easily. • Avoid: Colors with big difference in luminance (Black & White, Grey) • Recommended settings: Bright colors with little difference in luminance •...
  • Page 74 Information (LC) in a pixel. The voltage difference between electrodes increases with time, forcing the liquid crystal to lean. When this occurs, the previous image may be seen when the pattern is changed. To prevent this, the accumulated voltage difference must be decreased. Our LCD Monitor satisfies ISO13406-2 Pixel fault Class II...
  • Page 75 Appendix Contact SAMSUNG WORLDWIDE Note If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center. North America U.S.A 1-800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) http://www.samsung.com/us CANADA 1-800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) http://www.samsung.com/ca MEXICO 01-800-SAMSUNG http://www.samsung.com/mx (726-7864) Latin America ARGENTINE 0800-333-3733 http://www.samsung.com/ar...
  • Page 76 SAMSUNG http://www.samsung.com/pt (7267864) SLOVAKIA 0800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) http://www.samsung.com/sk SPAIN 902 - 1 - SAMSUNG(902 172 http://www.samsung.com/es 678) SWEDEN 075 - SAMSUNG (726 78 64) http://www.samsung.com/se SWITZERLAND 0848 - SAMSUNG (7267864, http://www.samsung.com/ch CHF 0.08/min) 0845 SAMSUNG (7267864) http://www.samsung.com/uk ESTONIA 800-7267 http://www.samsung.com/ee LATVIA 8000-7267 http://www.samsung.com/lv...
  • Page 77 INDIA 3030 8282 http://www.samsung.com/in 1-800-3000-8282 1800 110011 INDONESIA 0800-112-8888 http://www.samsung.com/id JAPAN 0120-327-527 http://www.samsung.com/jp MALAYSIA 1800-88-9999 http://www.samsung.com/my NEW ZEALAND 0800 SAMSUNG(0800 726 http://www.samsung.com/nz 786) PHILIPPINES 1-800-10-SAMSUNG http://www.samsung.com/ph (726-7864) 1-800-3-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 TAIWAN 0800-329-999 http://www.samsung.com/tw...
  • Page 78 Appendix it to the monitor. The monitor displays the color signals by separating the composite signal into original color signals. Dot Pitch The image on a monitor is composed of red, green and blue dots. The closer the dots, the higher the resolution. The dis- tance between two dots of the same color is called the 'Dot Pitch'.
  • Page 79 Channel Fine Tuning 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 80 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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