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Samsung SyncMaster 230MXN User Manual

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  • Page 1: Lcd Display

    SyncMaster 230TSN/230MXN LCD Display 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: 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 Failure to follow directions noted by this symbol could result in bodily harm or damage to the equipment.

  • Page 3: Installation

    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. • When putting the product down, make sure to put it down softly. •...
  • Page 5 When cleaning the power plug pins or dusting the power outlet, clean it with a dry cloth. • When cleaning the product, make sure to disconnect the power cord. • When cleaning the product, disconnect the power cord and clean it softly with a dry cloth. •...
  • Page 6 Safety Instructions If thunder or lightning is occurring, do not touch the power cord or antenna cable. • Otherwise, this may result in electric shock or fire. Do not try to move the monitor by pulling only the wire or the signal cable.
  • Page 7 Safety Instructions To avoid eyestrain, do not sit too close to the product. Take a rest for at least five (5) minutes after using the monitor for one (1) hour. This reduces eye fatigue. Do not install it in an unstable location such as an unstable rack or uneven surface or a location exposed to vibrations.
  • Page 8 Safety Instructions The batteries (and rechargeable batteries) are not ordinary re- fuse and must be returned for recycling purposes. The customer is responsible for returning the used or rechargeable batteries for recycling. • The customer can return used or rechargeable batteries to a nearby public recycling center or to a store selling the same type of the battery or rechargeable battery.
  • Page 9 Safety Instructions Maintain the correct posture when using this prod- uct. • Straighten your back. • Keep a distance of 45~50 cm(18~ 20inches) from your eyes to the screen. Look down at the screen and face the screen forwards. • Maintain the correct posture when using this prod- uct.

  • Page 10: Package Contents

    Introduction Package Contents Note Please make sure the items below are included with your LCD Display. If any items are missing, contact your dealer. Contact a local dealer to buy items that are sold separately. Unpacking Manuals Quick Setup Guide Cables Power Cord LCD Display...

  • Page 11: Installing A Wall Mount

    Others Remote Control Sold separately - Not included with the monitor. Wall Mount KIT HDMI Cable Ferrite Core • • Installing a Wall Mount This product is compatible with a 100 mm x 100 mm VESA compliant wall mount. Above: A 100 mm x 100 mm VESA com- pliant wall mount.
  • Page 12 • Samsung shall not be held liable for any damage to the product or injury caused by using a wall mount that is not compatible with the specified specifications or due to an installation not performed by an authorized installation engineer.
  • Page 13 [PC] → [HDMI] → [MagicInfo] When the OSD Menu is displayed, activates a highlighted menu item. MENU button [MENU] Opens the on-screen menu and exits from the menu. Also use to exit the OSD menu or return to the previous menu. - VOL + Moves from one menu item to another horizontally or adjusts selected menu values.
  • Page 14 Introduction POWER S/W ON [ │ ] / OFF [O] Switches the LCD Display On/Off. POWER The power cord plugs into the LCD Display and the wall outlet. RGB IN Connect the RGB IN terminal at the back of your product to your computer. VIDEO OUT Connect the [VIDEO OUT] port on the prod- uct and the D-Sub port on your monitor using...

  • Page 15: Remote Control

    Note See Connecting Cables for further information regarding cable connections. Remote Control Note The performance of the remote control may be affected by a TV or other electronic device operating near the LCD Display due to interference with the remote's operating frequency. Introduction AUDIO IN Connect the audio cable for your product to...
  • Page 16 POWER 3. Number Buttons 4. DEL / GUIDE but- 5. + VOL - SOURCE D.MENU Introduction POWER Number Buttons / GUIDE button + VOL - SOURCE D.MENU TOOLS Up-Down Left-Right buttons INFO COLOR BUTTONS TTX/MIX MTS/DUAL ENTER/PRE-CH MUTE CH/P MENU RETURN EXIT MagicInfo...
  • Page 17 8. TOOLS 9. Up-Down Left-Right but- tons INFO 11. COLOR BUTTONS TTX/MIX 13. MTS/DUAL ENTER/PRE-CH MUTE CH/P 17. TV Introduction Use to quickly select frequently used functions. * This function does not work for this LCD Display. Moves from one menu item to another horizontally or verti- cally, or adjusts selected menu values.
  • Page 18 MENU RETURN EXIT 21. MagicInfo Introduction Opens the on-screen menu and exits from the menu or closes the adjustment menu. Returns to the previous menu. Exits from the menu screen. MagicInfo Quick Launch Button.

  • Page 19: Connecting A Computer

    • Turn on both your computer and the LCD Display. • Contact a local SAMSUNG Electronics Service Center to buy optional items. Connecting to Other Devices Note You can connect AV output devices such as DVD players, VCRs, or camcorders as well as your computer to the LCD Display.

  • Page 20: Connecting A Hdmi Cable

    Connecting a HDMI Cable Notes • Connect input devices such as a Blu-Ray/DVD player to the HDMI IN terminal of the LCD Display using an HDMI cable. • You cannot connect a PC to the HDMI terminal. Connecting a DVI to HDMI Cable Notes •...

  • Page 21: Connecting To An Audio System

    Note • Connect to the [VIDEO OUT] port to display the same picture on another monitor. (For presentation purposes) Connecting to an Audio System Note • Connect a set of audio cables between the AUX L, R jacks on the AUDIO SYSTEM and [AUDIO OUT] on LCD Display.

  • Page 22: Connecting A Lan Cable

    Connecting a LAN Cable Note Connect the LAN cable. Connecting a USB device You can connect USB devices such as a mouse or keyboard. Connections...

  • Page 23: Using The Software

    If you have lost or misplaced the CD, you can download the monitor driver by clicking Support > Downloads at http://www.samsung.com/, and then follow- ing the directions on the web site After you have downloaded the file, double click the file, and then follow the directions that appear on your screen.
  • Page 24 If you see the window above, you may have an older install disk. To get the certified driver, please access the download page for your monitor. To access the download page, go to http://www.samsung.com/, click Support, and then Downloads. Installing the Monitor Driver Manually ®...
  • Page 25 If you see the window above, you may have an older install disk. To get the certified driver, please access the download page for your monitor. To access the download page, go to http://www.samsung.com/, click Support, and then Downloads. Click "Update Driver..." in the "Driver" tab.
  • Page 26 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 27 Using the Software Insert the CD the CD-ROM drive. Click Start > Control Panel, and then click the Appearance and Themes icon. Click the "Display" icon and choose the "Settings" tab, and then click "Advanced...". Click the "Properties" button on the "Monitor" tab, and then select "Driver" tab. Click "Update Driver..."...
  • Page 28 If you see the window above, you may have an older install disk. To get the certified driver, please access the download page for your monitor. To access the download page, go to http://www.samsung.com/, click Support, and then Downloads. Click the "Close" button, then click the "OK" button continually.
  • Page 29 Using the Software 10. Monitor driver installation is completed. ® ® Microsoft Windows 2000 Operating System If you can see "Digital Signature Not Found" on your monitor, follow these steps. Choose the "OK" button on the "Insert disk" window. Click the "Browse" button on the "File Needed" window. Choose A:(D:\Driver), click the "Open"...
  • Page 30 Using the Software If you can see the "Digital Signature Not Found" window, Then click the "Yes" button. Then click the "Finish" button and the "Close" button. ® ® Microsoft Windows Millennium Operating System Click Start>Setting>Control Panel. Double click the "Display" icon. Select the "Settings"...

  • Page 31: Installation Problems

    Set a Keyboard for your computer. The next screen is for setting your monitor. Set a horizontal frequency for your monitor. (You can enter the frequency directly.) Set a vertical frequency for your monitor. (You can enter the frequency directly.) Enter the model name of your monitor.
  • Page 32 Uninstall To uninstall the MDC program, use the "Add or Remove Programs" option in the Win- ® dows Control Panel. To uninstall MDC, follow these steps: Select "Setting/Control Panel" on the "Start" menu, and then double-click "Add/Delete a program". Select MDC from the program list, and then click the "Add/Delete" button. Using MDC Using the Software...

  • Page 33: Main Screen

    Therefore, a serial cable should be connected between the serial port on a PC and the serial port on a display. Main Screen Click Start > Program > Samsung > MDC System to start the program. Select a set to see the volume of the selected set within the slider.

  • Page 34: Port Selection

    Main Icons Remocon Safety Lock Port Selection 1. Use the main icons to switch into each screen. 2. Allows you to enable or disable the remote control signal receiving function of the display unit. 3. Set the Safety Lock function. When setting the Lock function, you can only operate power and lock buttons on the remote control and set.

  • Page 35: Power Control

    1. The Multiple Display Control is originally set to COM1. 2. If any port other than COM1 is used, COM1 through COM4 can be selected in the Port Selection Menu. 3. If the exact port name that is connected to the LCD Display using a serial cable is not selected, communication will be unavailable.
  • Page 36 Info Grid shows some basic information necessary to Power Control. (Power Status) 2) Input 3) Image Size 4) On Timer 5) Off Timer 2. Use the Select All button or Check Box to choose a display to control.

  • Page 37: Input Source

    Power Control allows controlling some of the functions of the selected display. 1) Power On/Off - Turns the power of the selected display On/Off. 2) Volume - Controls the volume level of the selected display. It receives the volume value of the selected display from the sets and displays it in the slider. (When you cancel the selection or choose Select All, the value returns to the default value 10) (Mute On/Off) - Turns on/off the Mute function of the selected display.
  • Page 38 • PC Mode Info Grid shows some basic information necessary to Input Source Control. - Changes the Input Source of the selected display to PC. - Changes the Input Source of the selected display to BNC.

  • Page 39: Image Size

    - Changes the Input Source of the selected display to DVI. - Changes the Input Source of the selected display to TV. - Changes the Input Source of the selected display to DTV. - Changes the Input Source of the selected display to AV. S-Video - Changes the Input Source of the selected display to S-Video.
  • Page 40 2) Image Size - Shows the current Image Size of the display in use. 3) Input - Info Grid displays only the displays whose Input Source is PC, BNC, DVI. 4) PC Source - When you click Image Size, the PC Source tab first appear. - The Image Size Control button controls Image Size available for PC, BNC, DVI.

  • Page 41: Pip Size

    Time 1. Click Time of the main icons and the Time Control screen appears. Info Grid shows some basic information necessary to Time Control. 1) Current Time - Set the current time for the selected display (PC Time). - To change the current time, first change the PC Time. 2) On Time Setup - Set the Hour, Minute, AM/PM of On Time Setup, Status, Source, Volume of the selected display.

  • Page 42: Pip Source

    1. Click PIP of the main icons and the PIP control screen appears. Click Select All or use Check Box to select a display to control. Info Grid shows some basic information necessary to PIP Size Control. 1) PIP Size - Shows the current PIP Size of the display in use.
  • Page 43 Info Grid shows some basic information necessary to PIP Source Control. 1) PIP Source - PIP Source can be controlled with turning on the LCD Display power. 2) PC - Changes the source of the PIP of the selected display to PC. 3) BNC - Changes the source of the PIP of the selected display to BNC.
  • Page 44 Info Grid shows some basic information necessary to Settings Control. When each function is selected, the set value of the selected function is displayed in the slide.When selected, each function fetches the value for the set and displays it on the slide bar. When "Select All" is chosen, the default value is displayed.

  • Page 45: Picture Pc

    Settings Picture PC 1. Click Settings of the main icons and the Settings Control screen appears. Info Grid shows some basic information necessary to Settings Control. When each function is selected, the set value of the selected function is displayed in the slide. When selected, each function fetches the value for the set and displays it on the slide bar.
  • Page 46 The Input source of MagicInfo works only on MagicInfo model. The Input source of TV works only on TV model. Color Temp is only enabled if the Color Tone is set to Off. This feature is available only for the displays whose power status is ON and if no selection is made, the factory default is displayed.

  • Page 47: Image Lock

    Settings Image Lock 1. Click Settings of the main icons and the Settings Control screen appears. Info Grid shows some basic information necessary to Settings Control. 1) Image Lock - Available only for PC, BNC. 2) Coarse - Adjusts Coarse of the selected display. 3) Fine - Adjusts Fine of the selected display.
  • Page 48 An "Info Grid" showing several basic data items appears. 1) Maintenance - Allows the Maintenance Control function for all input sources. 2) Auto Lamp Control - Automatically adjusts the backlight of the selected display at a specified time. The Manual Lamp Control automatically turns off if you adjust using the Auto Lamp Control. 3) Manual Lamp Control - Allows you to adjust the backlight of the selected display regardless of the time.

  • Page 49: Video Wall

    1) Scroll - This function is used to remove the afterimages that occur when a still screen is displayed on the selected display for a long time. 2) Pixel Shift - This allows the screen to be moved finely at the specified time interval. 3) Safety Screen - The Safety Screen function is used to prevent afterimages from occurring when a still screen is displayed on the monitor for a long time.
  • Page 50 Select a display from Display Selection. The place will be set up by pressing a number in the selected mode. The MDC program supplied by Samsung supports up to 5x5 LCD Displayes. 3) On / Off - Turns on/off the Video Wall function of the selected display.

  • Page 51: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting 1. The display you wish to control does not appear on the Power Control Info Grid - Check the connection of RS232C. (Check if it is properly connected to the Com1 port) - Check the displays to see if any of the other displays connected have the same ID. If more than one displays have the same ID, those displays are not properly detected by the program due to data conflict.

  • Page 52: Calibrating The Touch Sensor

    Software Control Panel (230TSN) Main Tab This tab covers touch sensor calibration as well as basic support information. Calibration The calibration process aligns the touch sensor with the underlying video. Specifically, cali- bration defines the dimensions of the active area of the sensor and locates the center of the sensor.
  • Page 53 Note If you press Escape or do not touch the sensor within twenty seconds, the system au- tomatically cancels the calibration process with no change to the current settings. Touch the sensor positioning your fingertip to completely cover the green target. This position is calculated upon liftoff and when you remove your finger, the target should turn red.

  • Page 54: Support Information

    • Touch each corner and along the edges of the sensor. Verify that the cursor reaches the full image area of the sensor. Be sure you can touch and activate all icons and menus across the entire sensor. • If you are using a pen stylus, be sure to perform the calibration procedure using the pen. •...
  • Page 55 holding down the mouse button. This is considered the easiest mode to use with an immediate reaction to touch. Lifting off is equivalent to releasing the mouse button. • To click, touch the object. Lift off the sensor. • To double-click; touch the object twice quickly at the same location. •...
  • Page 56 Double-Click Area (not available on Windows® CE or Linux®) Double-click area defines the space in which you must touch the sensor for the system to interpret your actions as a double-click. Set the double-click area in the medium to high range for optimum performance with a touch sensor.

  • Page 57: Tools Tab

    Tools Tab The Tools tab enables you to perform a variety of diagnostics to optimize the performance of your touch sensor. This tab is also the gateway to advanced touch options. Component Versions This is an informational screen for diagnostic purposes that details the building blocks of MT 7 and its version numbers.

  • Page 58: Reset Controller

    • Press G (grid) to clear the screen and display a grid that you can use as a drawing guide (default setting). • Press L (line) to draw solid lines on the screen (default setting). • Press D (dots) to draw dotted lines on the screen, where each dot represents a point reported by the touch sensor.

  • Page 59: Controller Tab

    This option controls certain advanced functions for your controller. Depending on the options you have selected and the availability of that function for your given controller, you can choose certain Advanced Options from this screen. • Enable manual linearization • Enable frequency selection Refer to the Controller Tab for a discussion of the various options associated with these Advanced Options settings.
  • Page 60 Click Linearize. This will bring up, one at a time, 25 linearization targets on the screen. Note If you press Escape or do not touch the sensor within 20 seconds, the system automat- ically cancels the linearization process with no change to the current settings. Touch the sensor and position your fingertip to completely cover the green target.
  • Page 61 Use the Enable Frequency Selection option to test the available frequency settings and determine the best frequency. The range of frequency settings and the default setting de- pends on your touch controller. You can set a new operating frequency, and then check the performance of the touch sensor at that frequency setting.

  • Page 62: Adjusting The Lcd Display

    Adjusting the LCD Display Input Available Modes • • HDMI • MagicInfo Source List MENU → ENTER → → → ENTER Use to select PC, DVI or other external input sources connected to the LCD Display. Use to select the screen of your choice. HDMI MagicInfo Note...
  • Page 63 VCR, DVD, Cable STB, HD STB, Satellite STB, AV Receiver, DVD Receiver, Game, Camcorder, DVD Combo, DHR, PC Picture [PC / MagicInfo Mode] Available Modes • • HDMI • MagicInfo MagicBright MENU → → ENTER → → → ENTER MagicBright is a feature providing the optimum viewing environment depending on the con- tents of the image you are watching.
  • Page 64 Custom By using the on-screen menus, the contrast and brightness can be changed to your personal preference. MENU → → ENTER → (Not available when Dynamic Contrast mode is set to On.) Note By adjusting the picture using the Custom function, MagicBright will change to Custom mode.

  • Page 65: Color Control

    → → ENTER The color tones can be changed. (Not available when Dynamic Contrast mode is set to On.) Cool Normal Warm Custom Note If you set the Color Tone to Cool, Normal, Warm, or Custom, the Color Temp function is disabled.

  • Page 66: Color Temp

    → , → ENTER Color Temp. MENU → → ENTER → → , → ENTER Color Temp is a measure of the 'warmth' of the image colors. (Not available when Dynamic Contrast mode is set to On.) Note This function is only enabled if the Color Tone is set to Off. Image Lock Image Lock is used to fine-tune and get the best image by removing noise that creates unstable images with jitters and shakiness.

  • Page 67: Auto Adjustment

    H-Position MENU → → ENTER → → ENTER → → , → ENTER Adjusts the screen location horizontally. V-Position MENU → → ENTER → → → ENTER → → , → ENTER Adjusts the screen location vertically. Auto Adjustment MENU → →...
  • Page 68 → → ENTER Selects either On or Off with the signal control. Signal Control MENU → → ENTER → → ENTER → → R-Gain MENU → → ENTER → → , → ENTER G-Gain MENU → → ENTER → → , →...
  • Page 69 MENU → → ENTER → → ENTER → → → , → ENTER B-Offset MENU → → ENTER → → ENTER → → ENTER → , → ENTER Size MENU → → ENTER → → → ENTER The Size can be switched. (Not available when Dynamic Contrast mode is set to On.) 16:9 Dynamic Contrast...

  • Page 70: Brightness Sensor

    Brightness Sensor MENU → → ENTER → → → ENTER Brightness Sensor automatically detects distribution of the inputted visual signal and adjusts to create optimum brightness. Picture [ HDMI Mode] Available Modes • • HDMI • MagicInfo Mode MENU → →...
  • Page 71 Movie Custom Custom By using the on-screen menus, the contrast and brightness can be changed to your personal preference. MENU → → ENTER → (Not available when Dynamic Contrast mode is set to On.) Contrast MENU → → ENTER → →...
  • Page 72 Tint MENU → → ENTER → → → , → ENTER Adds a natural tone to the display. Color Tone MENU → → ENTER → → → ENTER The color tones can be changed. The individual Color components are also user adjustable. (Not available when Dynamic Contrast mode is set to On.) Cool2 Cool1...

  • Page 73: Digital Nr (Digital Noise Reduction)

    Note This function is only enabled if the Color Tone is set to Off. Size MENU → → ENTER → → → ENTER The Size can be switched. 16:9 Zoom 1 Zoom 2 Just Scan Note The Zoom1, Zoom2 are unavailable in HDMI mode. Digital NR (Digital Noise Reduction) MENU →...

  • Page 74: Dynamic Contrast

    Note Digital NR function is not available for all resolutions. Film Mode MENU → → ENTER → → → ENTER The Film Mode feature offers you a theater-quality viewing experience. (In HDMI mode, this function is available when the input signal is interlaced scan; it is not available in progressive scan.) Dynamic Contrast MENU →...
  • Page 75 → → ENTER Brightness Sensor automatically detects distribution of the inputted visual signal and adjusts to create optimum brightness. Sound Available Modes • • HDMI • MagicInfo Mode MENU → → → ENTER → → → ENTER The LCD Display has a built-in high fidelity stereo amplifier. Standard Selects Standard for the standard factory settings.

  • Page 76: Auto Volume

    MENU → → → ENTER → Note • You can hear the sound even when sound value is set to 0. • If you adjust sound using Custom function, Mode will turn to Custom mode. Bass MENU → → → ENTER → →...
  • Page 77 SRS TS XT MENU → → → ENTER → → → ENTER SRS TS XT is a patented SRS technology that solves the problem of playing 5.1 multichannel content over two speakers. TruSurround delivers a compelling, virtual surround sound ex- perience through any two-speaker playback system, including internal television speakers.
  • Page 78 Note The language chosen affects only the language of the OSD. It has no effect on any software running on the computer. Time Selects from one of 4 time settings, Clock Set, Sleep Timer, On Timer, and Off Timer. MENU → →...

  • Page 79: Menu Transparency

    On Timer MENU → → → → ENTER → → → ENTER Turns the LCD Display on automatically at a preset time. Controls the mode and the volume level at the time the LCD Display turns on automatically. Off Timer MENU →...

  • Page 80: Energy Saving

    Medium Opaque Safety Lock Change PIN MENU → → → → ENTER → ENTER→ [Change PIN] → [0~9]→ [0~9]→ [0~9]→ [0~9] The password can be changed. Lock On MENU → → → → ENTER → ENTER→ → ENTER→[Lock On] → [0~9]→ [0~9]→ [0~9]→ [0~9] Turns Off/On the Video Wall function of the selected display Off/On.

  • Page 81: Hdmi Black Level

    HDMI Black Level MENU → → → → → ENTER 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., depending on the external device connected.
  • Page 82 Turns Off/On the Video Wall function of the selected display Off/On. Format MENU → → → → ENTER → → → ENTER → → → ENTER The Format can be selected to see a divided screen. Full Provides a full screen without any margins. Natural Displays a natural image with the original aspect ratio intact.

  • Page 83: Pixel Shift

    → → ENTER Sets how many parts the screen should be divided vertically. Five adjustment levels: 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. Screen Divider MENU → → → → ENTER → → → → → → ENTER → The screen can be divided into several images. A number of screens can be selected with a different layout when dividing.
  • Page 84 To prevent after-images on the screen you can use this function have pixels move on the LCD in the horizontal or vertical direction. Horizontal Dot MENU → → → → ENTER → → ENTER → ENTER Sets how many pixels the screen moves horizontally. Five adjustment levels: 0, 1, 2, 3, and 4.
  • Page 85 Set the time interval for performing the horizontal or vertical movement, respectively. Timer Timer MENU → → → → ENTER → → You can set the timer for Screen Burn Protection. If you start the operation to erase any residual image, the operation will be performed for the set period of time and then automatically finish.
  • Page 86 Period MENU → → → → ENTER → → Use this function to set the execution period for each mode set in the timer. Time MENU → → → → ENTER → → → ENTER → Within the set period of time specify a time for execution. •...

  • Page 87: Resolution Select

    MENU → → → → ENTER → → This function prevents after-images on the screen by moving long black and white vertical lines. Eraser MENU → → → → ENTER → → This function prevents after-images on the screen by moving a rectangular pattern. Resolution Select MENU →...

  • Page 88: Power On Adjustment

    1024 x 768 1280 x 768 1360 x 768 1366 x 768 Note Selecting the menu is only allowed when the graphics resolution is set to 1024 x 768 @ 60Hz, 1280 x 768 @ 60Hz, 1360 x 768 @ 60Hz or 1366 x 768 @ 60Hz. Power On Adjustment MENU →...
  • Page 89 Reset Reverts the product settings to factory defaults. The Reset function is only available when PC / DVI is being used. MENU → → → → ENTER → → ENTER → Image Reset MENU → → → → ENTER → →...

  • Page 90: Multi Control

    Lamp Control MENU → → → → ENTER → → → ENTER → → , → ENTER Adjusts the inverter lamp in order to reduce energy consumption. Note Not available when Dynamic Contrast mode is set to On. Multi Control Available Modes •...
  • Page 91 • MagicInfo Note • The remote control can be used to select MagicInfo. However, it is recommended to use a separate USB keyboard to utilize MagicInfo fully. • For MagicInfo in Device mode, moving external devices while booting may cause errors. Set up external devices only if the LCD Display turns on.
  • Page 92 Adjusting the LCD Display You can select an Application to be executed in your computer when Windows starts. 2. Select TCP/IP - step 2 In step 2 of MagicInfo Setup Wizard, you don’t have to go to Network Setting on the desktop to make your settings for TCP/IP.
  • Page 93 Adjusting the LCD Display When using multiple languages, you can choose and set a specific language among them. 4. Select Screen Type - step 4 You can select which rotation type will be applied to your device. 5. Setup Information...
  • Page 94 Adjusting the LCD Display Shows the settings that have been selected by the user. Note If the MagicInfo icon is not displayed on the notification area, double click the MagicInfo icon on the window desktop. The icon will appear.

  • Page 95: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Self-Test Feature Note Before you call for assistance, run a self-test to see if the monitor is working correctly. Contact a Service Center for problems that you cannot solve by yourself. Running a Self-Test Turn off both your computer and the LCD Display. Unplug the video cable from the back of the computer.

  • Page 96: Symptoms And Recommended Actions

    2) Maintaining the Flat Panel Display Screen. Clean with a soft cloth (cotton flannel). Symptoms and Recommended Actions Note A LCD Display recreates visual signals received from the computer. Therefore, if there is a problem with the computer or the video card, this can cause the LCD Display to become blank, have poor coloring, become noisy, etc.

  • Page 97: Problems Related To The Screen

    Check if the signal cable between the computer and the LCD Display is securely con- nected. (Refer to Connecting a Computer) Problems Related to the Screen Note Problems related to the LCD Display screen and their solutions are listed below. The screen is blank and the power indicator is off.

  • Page 98: Problems Related To Audio

    (Refer to the Brightness, Contrast) The screen color is inconsistent. Adjust color using Color under Custom in the Picture OSD menu. The color image is distorted by dark shadows. Adjust color using Custom under OSD Color Adjustment menu. The color white is poor. Adjust the color using Color under Custom in the Picture OSD menu.
  • Page 99 Check if the batteries are empty. Check if the power is on. Check if the power cord is securely connected. Check if a special fluorescent or neon lamp is on in the vicinity. Q & A How can I change the frequency? Windows XP: Click Start >...
  • Page 100 The video supports the MPEG1 and WMV codecs only. Install the corresponding codec to play the video. Note that some of the codecs can be incompatible. Note Before calling for assistance, check the information in this section to see if you can remedy any problems yourself.

  • Page 101: Specifications

    Specifications General General Model Name LCD Panel Size Display area Pixel Pitch Synchronization Horizontal Vertical Display Color 16.7 M Synchronization Optimum resolution Maximum resolution 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz Input Signal, Terminated 1 RGB Analog, HDMI 0.7 Vp-p ±5 % Separate H/V sync, Composite, SOG TTL level (V high ≥...
  • Page 102 (USA only) Dispose unwanted electronics through an approved recycler. To find the nearest recycling location, go to our website: www.samsung.com/recyclingdirect Or call, (877) 278 - 0799 PowerSaver This LCD Display has a built-in power management system called PowerSaver. This system saves energy by switching your LCD Display to low-power mode when it has not been used for a certain amount of time.

  • Page 103: Normal Operation

    State Power Indicator Power Consumption Preset Timing Modes If you select one of the standard Display Modes listed below (for example, 800x600 or 1360x768), your monitor will automatically adjust your screen to the correct Horizontal and Vertical frequency. However, if you attempt to use a non-standard Display Mode, the screen may go blank even though the power LED indicates the monitor is on.
  • Page 104 Specifications izontal Cycle is called the Horizontal Frequency. Unit: kHz Vertical Frequency Like a fluorescent lamp, the screen has to repeat the same image many times per second to display an image to the user. The frequency of this repetition is called the Vertical Frequency or Refresh Rate.

  • Page 105: For Better Display

    Information For Better Display For the best picture quality, adjust the computer resolution and screen injection rate (refresh rate) on the computer to the resolution and refresh rate listed below.. • Resolution: 1920 X 1080 • Vertical frequency (refresh rate): 60 Hz TFT-LCD panels manufactured using advanced semiconductor technology with a precision of 1ppm (one part per million) and above are used for this product.
  • Page 106 Please follow the suggestions below to protect your LCD from image retention. Power Off, Screen Saver, or Power Save Mode • Turn the power off when using a stationary pattern. • Turn the power off for 4 hours after 20 hours in use •...
  • Page 107 • Every 30 minutes, change the characters with movement. 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 108 Information Our LCD Monitor satisfies ISO13406-2 Pixel fault Class II...
  • Page 109 Appendix Contact SAMSUNG WORLDWIDE Note If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center. CANADA MEXICO U.S.A ARGENTINA BRAZIL CHILE COLOMBIA COSTA RICA DOMINICA ECUADOR EL SALVADOR GUATEMALA HONDURAS JAMAICA NICARAGUA...
  • Page 110 (7267864) RUMANIA SERBIA 0700 SAMSUNG (0700 726 7864) SLOVAKIA 0800 - SAMSUNG(0800-726 786) SPAIN 902 - 1 - SAMSUNG (902 172 678) SWEDEN 0771 726 7864 (SAMSUNG) http://www.samsung.com SWITZERLAND 0848 - SAMSUNG (7267864, CHF 0.08/min) 0330 SAMSUNG (7267864) EIRE 0818 717100...
  • Page 111 MOLDOVA 00-800-500-55-500 AUSTRALIA 1300 362 603 NEW ZEALAND 0800 SAMSUNG (0800 726 786) CHINA 400-810-5858 HONG KONG (852) 3698 - 4698 INDIA 3030 8282, 1800 3000 8282 http://www.samsung.com INDONESIA 0800-112-8888, 021-5699-7777 JAPAN 0120-327-527 MALAYSIA 1800-88-9999 PHILIPPINES 1-800-10-SAMSUNG (726-7864) 1-800-3-SAMSUNG (726-7864)
  • Page 112 800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) http://www.samsung.com Africa 0800 - SAMSUNG (726-7864) http://www.samsung.com 0860 - SAMSUNG (726-7864) http://www.samsung.com 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 113: Correct Disposal

    SRS TS XT Correct Disposal Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equip- ment) Correct disposal of batteries in this product Note The rechargeable battery incorporated in this product is not user replaceable. For information on its replacement, please contact your service provider. Appendix This feature outputs sonorous and vivid 3D sound as for 5.1 channel speaker sound but through a 2-channel speaker.
  • Page 114 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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