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  • Page 1 SyncMaster 2280HD SyncMaster 2280HD Install drivers...
  • Page 2 The images here are for reference only, and are not applicable in all cases (or countries). Do not use a damaged or loose plug. Model SyncMaster 2280HD Important to read and understand at all times Disconnect the plug from the outlet Ground to prevent an electric shock...
  • Page 3 This may cause electric shock or fire. Do not pull the plug out by the wire nor touch the plug with wet hands. This may cause electric shock or fire. Use only a properly grounded plug and receptacle. An improper ground may cause electric shock or equipment damage. (Class l Equipment only.) Insert the power plug firmly so that it does not come loose.

  • Page 4: Installation

    Installation Be sure to contact an authorized Service Center, when installing your monitor in a location with heavy dust, high or low temperatures, high humidity, and exposed to chemical substances and where it operates for 24 hours such as at airports, train stations etc.
  • Page 5 Any increase in the internal temperature may cause fire. Put down the monitor carefully. Failing to do so may damage the monitor. Do not place the monitor face down. This may damage the TFT-LCD surface. The installation of the bracket must be done by a qualified professional. Installing the bracket by unqualified personnel may result in injury.
  • Page 6 Do not use any chemicals such as wax, benzene, alcohol, thinners, insecticide, air freshener, lubricant or detergent. Contact the SAMSUNG customer care center or Customer Center for interior cleaning once a year. Keep the product's interior clean. Dust which has accumulated in the interior over an extended period of time may cause a malfunction or fire.
  • Page 7 If your monitor does not operate normally - in particular, if there is any unusual sound or smell coming from the monitor - unplug it immediately and contact an authorized dealer or the Service Center. This may cause electric shock or fire. Keep the product away from places exposed to oil, smoke or moisture;...
  • Page 8 Never insert anything metallic into the monitor openings. This may cause electric shock, fire or injury. Do not insert metal objects such as chopsticks, wire and tools or inflammable objects such as paper or matches into the vent, headphone port or AV ports or etc.
  • Page 9 Place the product out of children's reach, as they could damage by hanging onto it. A falling product may cause injury to the person or even fatality. When not using the product for an extended period of time, keep the product unplugged.
  • Page 10 height so that the top of the monitor is slightly below eye level. Adjust the monitor angle so that there is no reflected light on the screen.Try to maintain your arms perpendicular to your armpits. Keep your arms level with the back of your hands. Keep the angle of the elbow perpendicular.
  • Page 11 - The 5ms response speed allows you to enjoy clearer and faster broadcasts. Please make sure the following items are included with your monitor. If any items are missing, Contact a local dealer Unpacking Model SyncMaster 2280HD contact your dealer. to buy optional items.
  • Page 12 Without Stand Manual Quick Setup Guide Cable D-Sub Cable BN39-00244B Other Remote Control BN59-00580A Sold separately With Stand Warranty Card User's Guide, Monitor Driver (Not available in all locations) Power Cord 3903-000085 Batteries (AAA X 2) 4301-000121 CBF-stereo Cable BN39-00061B Cleaning Cloth...
  • Page 13 RCA Cable (Video-Yellow, Audio-Red and White) TV Antenna Cable (Coaxial Cable) HDMI Cable This is an accessory that can be added depending on the model. Front 1. TV/DTV This button is used to switch between normal and DTV broadcasting signals. 2.
  • Page 14 Moves from one menu item to another vertically or adjusts selected menu values. In TV/DTV mode, selects TV/DTV channels. 4. – + Moves from one menu item to another horizontally or adjusts selected menu values. Adjusts the audio volume. 5. MENU Use this button for open the on-screen menu and exits from the menu screen or closes screen adjustment menu.
  • Page 15 (The configuration at the back of the monitor may vary from product to product.) 1. POWER 2. HDMI IN/PC 3. AV IN Power terminal Connect the power cord for your monitor to the POWER on the back of the monitor. This product may be used with 100 ~ 240VAC(+/- 10%).
  • Page 16 4. ANT IN 5. DVI/PC IN 6. COMPONENT IN 7. DIGITAL AUDIO OUT(OPTICAL) / SERVICE output terminal of the external device using a VIDEO cable. 3. S-VIDEO : Connect the [S-VIDEO] terminal of your monitor to the S- VIDEO output terminal of the external device using a S-VIDEO cable.

  • Page 17: Remote Control

    Kensington Lock Connecting the monitor Contact a Service Center to purchase any products sold separately. Remote Control The performance of the remote control may be affected by a TV or other electronic device operated near the monitor, causing malfunction due to interference with frequency. Connect your headphones to the Headphone connection terminal[ The Kensington lock is a device used to physically fix the...
  • Page 18 POWER Turns the monitor On/Off. 2. Number button Selects TV/DTV channels in the TV/DTV mode. Used to change channels when PIP is selected and the PIP SOURCE is set to TV/DTV. 3. - button The "-" button operates only for DTV. It is used to select MMS (multi-channel) for a DTV. 4.
  • Page 19 6. + VOL - Adjusts the audio volume. MUTE Press to mute the sound temporarily. Displayed on the bottom left of the screen. Press the MUTE button again to cancel the Mute function. Alternatively press the - VOL + buttons to cancel the Mute function. MENU Opens the on-screen menu and exits from the menu or closes the adjustment menu.
  • Page 20 PC / DVI ( M/B=MagicBright™) MagicBright™ is a new feature providing the optimum viewing environment depending on the contents of the image you are watching. Then press the button again to circle through available preconfigured modes. ( Entertain → Internet → Text → Custom ) 21.

  • Page 21: Connecting The Monitor

    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 ' ' button to have the monitor double-check the input signal source. Model SyncMaster 2280HD...

  • Page 22: Connecting To Other Devices

    2. Connecting to a Macintosh 1. Using the D-sub (Analog) connector on the video card. Connect the signal cable to the D-SUB port on the Macintosh computer. [PC] Turn on the monitor and Macintosh. Connecting to Other devices This monitor allows the user to connect it to such input devices as a DVD player, a VCR or camcorder, or a DTV or TV without disconnecting the PC.
  • Page 23 the monitor using the AV or S-Video cable. 2. Connect the port of the DVD, VCR (DVD / DTV Set-Top Box) to the [L- AUDIO-R] port of the monitor. Then, start the DVD, VCR or Camcorders with a DVD disc or tape inserted. Select AV or S-Video using the ' 2.
  • Page 24 bottom of the rear panel. 2. Connecting TV - Connecting Cable TV To connect to a cable TV system, follow the instructions below. 1. Cable without a Cable Box If you are using an off-air antenna (such as a roof antenna or "rabbit ears") that has 300Ω twin flat leads, follow the directions below.
  • Page 25 3-5. Connect another cable between the other OUT terminal on the splitter and the A–IN terminal on the RF (A/B) switch. 3-6. Connect the last RF cable between the OUT terminal on the RF (A/B) switch and the ANT IN terminal on the rear of the set.
  • Page 26 2. Connecting HDMI You can connect digital output devices to your monitor. You can enjoy better screen and sound quality. 2-1. Connecting Using a HDMI Cable 1. Input devices such as digital DVD are connected to the [HDMI IN] terminal of the monitor using the HDMI cable.
  • Page 27 If you just connect using the DVI to HDMI cable without connecting to the sound source, you cannot hear sound. Connecting the audio output terminal of a digital device to the [R-AUDIO-L] of [AV IN] of the monitor using an audio cable will not give you sound. Make sure to connect to the [HDMI/PC DVI-D AUDIO IN] terminal of the monitor.

  • Page 28: Using The Stand

    Connect your headphones to the Headphone connection terminal. Using the Stand This monitor supports various types of VESA-standard bases. You need to either fold or remove the base in use in order to install a VESA base. 1. Folding the base The monitor may be reclined from -1 to 23 degrees.

  • Page 29: Installing The Monitor Driver (Automatic)

    10cm away from the wall surface. Contact the nearest Samsung Service Center for more information. Samsung Electronics will not be responsible for damages caused by using a base other than those specified. Please use Wall Mount according to the International standards.

  • Page 30: Installing The Monitor Driver (Manual)

    Driver installation is slightly different from one operating system to another. Follow the directions appropriate for the operating system you have. Prepare a blank disk and download the driver program file at the Internet web site shown below. Internet web site : http://www.samsung.com/ http://www.samsung.com/monitor http://www.sec.co.kr/monitor http://www.samsungmonitor.com.cn/ ®...
  • Page 31 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/ 6. Click "Update Driver…" in the "Driver" tab. 7. Check the "Browse my computer for driver software" checkbox and click "Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer".
  • Page 32 10. Click "Close"→ "Close" → "OK" → "OK" on the following screens displayed in sequence. ® ® Microsoft Windows XP Operating System 1. Insert the CD into the CD-ROM driver. 2. Click "Start" click "Control Panel" and then click the "Appearance and Themes" Icon. 3.
  • Page 33 4. Click the "Properties" button on the "Monitor" tab and select "Driver" tab. 5. Click "Update Driver." and select "Install from a list or." then click "Next" button. 6. Select "Don't search, I will" then click "Next" and then click "Have disk". 7.
  • Page 34 8. If you can see following "Message" window, then click the "Continue Anyway" button. Then click "OK" button. This monitor driver is under certified MS logo,and this installation doesn't damage your system.The certified driver will be posted on Samsung Monitor homepage. http://www.samsung.com/ 9. Click the "Close" button then click "OK" button continually.
  • Page 35 4. Choose "Monitor." Case1: If the "Properties" button is inactive, it means your monitor is properly configured. Please stop installation Case2: If the "Properties" button is active, click the "Properties" button then follow next steps continually. 5. Click "Driver" and then click "Update Driver" then click the "Next" button. 6.
  • Page 36 When external AV devices such as VCRs or DVDs are connected to the monitor, PIP allows you to watch Video from those devices in a small window Model : TV : AV : S-Video : Component Description SyncMaster 2280HD : HDMI Play/Stop...
  • Page 37 super-imposed on the PC Video signal. (On/Off) When PIP is in operation, the sound in PIP Source will be selected. While V-Chip is in operation, the PIP function cannot be used. - Available in PC/DVI Mode Only PIP : Turn the PIP Screen on or off. Off / On The direct button on the remote control is "PIP"...
  • Page 38 Available Mode : PC / DVI The default setting may different depending on the selected Input Mode (input signal source selected in External Input List) and the selected resolution. Menu MagicBright™ MagicBright™ is a new feature providing the optimum viewing environment depending on the contents of the image you are watching.

  • Page 39: Auto Adjustment

    Color Control Adjusts the individual R, G, B color controls. - Available in PC/DVI Mode Only. R-Gain G-Gain B-Gain MENU → ▼ → ＋ → ▼ → ＋ → If you adjust picture by using Color Control function, Color Tone will turn to the Custom mode.
  • Page 40 Available Mode : PC / DVI The default setting may different depending on the selected Input Mode (input signal source selected in External Input List) and the selected resolution. Menu The Monitor has four automatic picture settings ("Dynamic", "Standard", Mode "Movie", and "Custom") that are preset at the factory.
  • Page 41 Digital NR Digital Noise Reduction. If the broadcast signal received by your TV is weak, you can activate the Digital Noise Reduction feature to help reduce any static and ghosting that may appear on the screen. Off / Low / Medium / High / Auto MENU →...
  • Page 42 Balance : Allows you to adjust the sound balance between the left and right speakers. You can hear the sound even when the sound value is set to 0. MENU → ▼ → ＋ → ▼ → ＋ → Auto Reduces the differences in volume level among broadcasters.
  • Page 43 Menu Antenna You can select a normal or wired channel. If the antenna is connected to ANT 1 IN (AIR),select "Air" and if it is connected to ANT 2 IN(CABLE), select "Cable". If both ANT 1 IN (AIR) and ANT 2 IN (CABLE) are connected, select the antenna input you want.
  • Page 44 Available Mode : PC / DVI The default setting may different depending on the selected Input Mode (input signal source selected in External Input List) and the selected resolution. Menu Language You can choose one of 3 languages. The language chosen affects only the language of the OSD. It has no effect on any software running on the computer.
  • Page 45 Analog TV Caption Off / On Mode Caption / Text Channel 1 /2 Field 1 /2 Caption Off / On Caption Mode Default / Service1 ~6 / CC1~4 / Text1~4 Caption Options Size : Default, Small, Standard, Large Font Style : Default, Style0, Style1, Style2, Style3, Style4, Style5, Style6, Style7 Foreground Color : Default, White, Black, Red, Green , Blue, Yellow, Magenta.

  • Page 46: Self-Test Feature Check

    If the vertical resolution is not optimum mode, you can still see the display but the warning message below appears and disappears after one minute. The user must adjust the frequency within that one minute. Refer to Specifications > Preset Timing Modes Model service center for the resolutions or frequencies that are SyncMaster 2280HD...

  • Page 47: Check List

    Do not use benzene, thinner or other flammable substances, 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.) The user will be required to pay costs and related expenses for repair of damages caused by him/her.
  • Page 48 TV signal is not received 2. Problems related to Screen Problems related to the monitor screen and their solutions are listed. Problems Screen is blank and power indicator is off "Check Signal Cable" message "Not Optimum Mode" message Picture rolls vertically. Image is not clear.
  • Page 49 No sound The sound level is too low. Sound is too high pitched or too low pitched 4. Problems related to Remote Control Problems related to the remote control and their solutions are listed. Problems The remote control buttons do not respond.
  • Page 50 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.) The analog TV cannot interpret digital signals.
  • Page 51 General General Model Name SyncMaster 2280HD LCD Panel Size 22" Wide diagonal (55 cm) Display area 473.76 mm(H) x 296.1 mm(V) Pixel Pitch 0.282 mm(H) x 0.282 mm(V) Synchronization Horizontal 30 ~ 81 kHz Vertical 56 ~ 75 Hz Display Color 16.7 M Colors...

  • Page 52: Preset Timing Modes

    Humidity: 5% to 95%, Non-condensing Power saving mode Blue Blue, Blinking Less than 1 W ® ® Partner, SAMSUNG has determined that this ® guidelines for energy efficiency. Power off EPA/ENERGY 2000 Black Less than 1 W compliant and ENERGY2000...
  • Page 53 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 adjust the screen as follows. Table 1. Preset Timing Modes Horizontal Display Mode Frequency (kHz) IBM, 640 x 350 31.469...
  • Page 54 Contact SAMSUNG WORLDWIDE If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center. U.S.A 1-800-SAMSUNG (7267864) CANADA 1-800-SAMSUNG (7267864) MEXICO 01-800-SAMSUNG (7267864) ARGENTINE 0800-333-3733 BRAZIL 4004-0000 CHILE 800-726-7864 (SAMSUNG) COLOMBIA 01-8000112112 COSTA RICA...
  • Page 55 CZECH REPUBLIC 844 000 844 DENMARK 70 70 19 70 FINLAND 030-6227 515 FRANCE 3260 SAMSUNG(7267864) (€ 0,15/min) GERMANY 01805-121213 (€ 0,14/Min) HUNGARY 06-80-SAMSUNG (7267864) ITALIA 800 SAMSUNG (7267864) LUXEMBURG 0032 (0)2 201 24 18 NETHERLANDS 0900 20 200 88 (€ 0,10/Min)
  • Page 56 TAIWAN 0800-329-999 VIETNAM 1 800 588 889 SOUTH AFRICA 0860 7267864 (SAMSUNG) U.A.E 800SAMSUNG (7267864) 8000-4726 Terms Sync Signal 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 resolution and frequency.
  • Page 57 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 58: For Better Display

    organization that has been organized to promote its development and management. EIAJ Electronic Industries Association of Japan. DVI is the acronym for Digital Video Interface. It is a new type of video interface technology that provides the maximum screen quality for high quality display devices and high-end graphics cards including flat panel LCD monitors.
  • Page 59 Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Samsung Electronics 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 material.

  • Page 60: Product Information (Image Retention Free)

    PRODUCT INFORMATION (Image Retention Free) LCD Monitors and TVs may have an image retention when switching from one image to another especially after displaying a stationary image for a long time. This guide is to demonstrate a correct usage of LCD products in order to protect them from Image retention.
  • Page 61 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 conditions. Normal conditions are defined as continuously changing video patterns.

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