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SyncMaster B2230HN
LCD TV Monitor
User Manual
The colour and the appearance may differ depending on
the product, and the specifications are subject to change
without prior notice to improve the performance.

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  • Page 1 SyncMaster B2230HN LCD TV Monitor User Manual The colour and the appearance may differ depending on the product, and the specifications are subject to change without prior notice to improve the performance.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Power Saving Function ........6-2 Contact SAMSUNG WORLDWIDE ......6-3...
  • Page 3: Major Safety Precautions

    The contents of this manual may not be partially or in whole reproduced, distributed or used in any form without the written permission of Samsung Electronics, Co., Ltd. The SAMSUNG logo and SyncMaster are the registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics, Co., Ltd. Microsoft, Windows and Windows NT are the registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
  • Page 4: Care And Maintenance

    Care and Maintenance External Surface and Screen Maintenance Clean the product with a soft dry cloth. • Avoid cleaning the product with an inflammable substance such as benzene or thinner or with a wet cloth. This may result in a problem with the product.
  • Page 5: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions Icons used for safety precautions ICON NAME MEANING Warning Failing to follow the precautions marked with this sign may result in a serious injury or even a fatality. Failing to follow the precautions marked with this sign may result in a personal injury or property Caution damage.
  • Page 6 Caution Avoid unplugging the power plug while the Make sure to use only the power cord sup- product is operating. plied by our company. In addition, do not use the power cord of another electric appliance. • Otherwise, it may damage the product due to electric shock.
  • Page 7 Avoid installing the product where children Bend the outdoor antenna cable downwards may reach it. at the location where it comes in the house so that rainwater does not flow in. • If a child touches the product, the product may fall and this may result in •...
  • Page 8 Caution Avoid spraying cleansing agent directly onto When cleaning the product, disconnect the the product. power cord and clean the product with the supplied cleaning cloth. • This may result in discoloration or cracking of the exterior of the product or •...
  • Page 9 Avoid moving the product by pulling the When a gas leak occurs, do not touch the power cord or antenna cable. product or the power plug and ventilate immediately. • Otherwise, it may result in electric shock, fire or a problem with the product •...
  • Page 10 Keep the small accessories in a location out Take care when adjusting the angle of the of the reach of children. product or the height of the stand. • If your hand or finger is caught, you may be injured. •...
  • Page 11: Installing The Product

    Installing the Product Package Contents • Unpack the product and check if all of the following contents have been included. • Store the packaging box in case you need to move the product at a later stage. CONTENTS Installation Manual Product Warranty User Manual Power Cord...
  • Page 12: Installing The Stand

    Installing the Stand Before assembling the product, place the product down on a flat and stable surface so that the screen is facing downwards. Insert the Stand Connector into the Stand Base in the direction shown by the figure. Check if the Stand Connector is firmly connected. Turn the connecting screw at the bottom of the Stand base fully so that it is completely fixed.
  • Page 13 Hold the main body of the product with your hand as shown by the figure. Push the assembled stand into the main body in the direction of the arrow as shown in the figure. - Caution Do not lift the product holding only the stand. Installing the Product...
  • Page 14: Removing The Stand

    Removing the Stand Before removing the stand, place the product down on a flat and stable surface so that the screen faces downwards. Place a soft cloth over the table to protect the product and place the product face down. Hold the main body of the product with your hand as shown by the figure.
  • Page 15: Attaching A Wall Mount/Desktop Stand

    Avoid using screws that are incompatible with the standard VESA specifications and avoid assembling them using excessive force. • This may result in damage to the product or injury due to the product falling. Samsung shall not be held liable for any damage or injury. •...
  • Page 16: Connecting To A Computer

    Connecting to a Computer 1. Connect the product to a PC depending on the video output supported by the PC. The connecting part may differ depending on the product model. When the graphics card provides a D-Sub (Analogue) output • Connect the [PC IN] port of the product to the D-Sub port of the PC with the D-Sub cable.
  • Page 17 • Connect the [HDMI (DVI) IN] port of the product to the HDMI port of the PC with the HDMI cable. Installing the Product...
  • Page 18 2. Connect the [HDMI / PC / DVI-D AUDIO IN] port on the rear side of the monitor to the sound card of the PC. 3. To use the monitor, connect the power cable to a power outlet and the [POWER] port on the monitor. (The input voltage is switched automatically.) •...
  • Page 19: Using It As A Tv

    Using it as a TV You may view television programmes on the monitor if it is connected to an antenna or cable/satellite system without installing any separate TV reception hardware or software on your computer. 1. Connect the cable/satellite or TV antenna cable to the [ANT IN] port on the rear side of the monitor. •...
  • Page 20: Connecting An Hdmi Cable

    Connecting an HDMI cable Connect the HDMI OUT port of the AV device (Blu-ray/DVD/Cable/Satellite box) to the [HDMI (DVI) IN] terminal of the monitor using the HDMI cable. Press the [SOURCE] button at the front of the monitor or on the remote control to select <HDMI> mode. You do not need to make a separate audio connection when connecting via HDMI.
  • Page 21: Connecting Using A Dvi To Hdmi Cable

    Connecting Using a DVI to HDMI Cable 1. Connect the DVI output terminal of an external device to the [HDMI (DVI) IN] terminal of the monitor using a DVI to HDMI cable. 2. Connect the red and white plugs of an RCA to stereo (for PC) cable to the same coloured audio output terminals of the digital output device, and connect the opposite plug to the [HDMI / PC / DVI-D AUDIO IN] terminal of the product.
  • Page 22: Connecting A Component Cable

    Connecting a Component cable 1. Connect the VIDEO OUT port of the AV device (DVD/VCR/Cable/Satellite box) to the [COMPONENT IN / AV IN (P , Y)] input ports using a component video cable [P ,Y]. 2. Connect the audio port of the AV device (DVD/VCR/Cable/Satellite box) to the [AUDIO IN (R-AUDIO-L)] port of the monitor. Press the [SOURCE] button at the front of the monitor or on the remote control to select the <Component>...
  • Page 23: Connecting Av Devices

    2-10 Connecting AV Devices 1. Connect the port of the AV device (DVD/VCR/Cable/Satellite box/Camcorder) to the [AUDIO IN (R-AUDIO-L)] port of the product. 2. Connect the video output terminal of the AV device and the [COMPONENT IN / AV IN (VIDEO)] of the monitor using a video cable.
  • Page 24: Connecting To An Amplifier

    2-11 Connecting to an Amplifier Connect the [DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL)] terminal of your monitor to the optical input of your amplifier using an optical cable. • If no sound is emitted from the monitor, you need to use an amplifier. •...
  • Page 25: Connecting Headphones

    2-12 Connecting Headphones Connect your headphones to the Headphone connection terminal. Installing the Product 2-12...
  • Page 26: Kensington Lock

    2-13 Kensington Lock A Kensington Lock is an anti-theft device that enables users to lock the product so that they can safely use it in public locations. Since the shape and usage of the locking device may differ depending on the model and the manufacturer, refer to the User Manual supplied with the locking device for more information.
  • Page 27: Using The Product

    Using the Product Plug & Play Feature When the TV is initially powered on, a sequence of on-screen prompts will assist in configuring basic settings. Press the [POWER ] button. Plug & Play is available only when the Input source is set to TV. 1.
  • Page 28: Viewing The Control Panel

    Viewing the Control panel ICON DESCRIPTION Use this button to select a function. [SOURCE Signals other than the TV signal can only be selected if the corresponding device is connected. The order in which the TV/external input signal changes. → →...
  • Page 29: Remote Control

    Remote Control The performance of the remote control may be affected by a TV or other electronic device operating near the product, causing a malfunction due to interference with the frequency. TV button POWER ( ) button Selects the TV mode directly. Turns the product On/Off.
  • Page 30 Installing Batteries in the Remote Control 1. Lift the cover at the back of the remote control upward as shown in the figure. 2. Install two AAA size batteries. Make sure to match the +and - ends of the batteries with the diagram inside the compartment. 3.
  • Page 31: Using The Screen Adjustment Menu (Osd: On Screen Display)

    Using the Screen Adjustment Menu (OSD: On Screen Display) The Screen Adjustment Menu (OSD: On Screen Display) Structure TOP MENUS SUB MENUS Picture MagicBright MagicAngle Contrast Brightness Sharpness [D-sub / HDMI PC Timing] Auto Adjustment Screen Picture Options Reset Picture Mode MagicAngle Backlight...
  • Page 32 MENU DESCRIPTION MagicBright <MagicBright> is a feature providing an optimum viewing environment depending on the contents of the image you are watching. Currently five different modes are available: <Entertain>, <Internet>, <Text>, <Dynamic Contrast> and <Custom>. Each mode has its own pre-configured brightness value.
  • Page 33 MENU DESCRIPTION Contrast / Brightness / You can use the on-screen menus to change the contrast and brightness according to personal pref- Sharpness erence. • <Contrast> - Adjusts the contrast level of the picture. • <Brightness> - Adjusts the brightness level of the picture. •...
  • Page 34 Picture [ TV / AV / Component / HDMI ] MENU DESCRIPTION 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>. • <Dynamic> Selects the picture for high-definition in a bright room.
  • Page 35 It is activated when the signal is NTSC. Advanced Settings Samsung‘s new TVs allow you to make even more precise picture settings than previous models. See below to adjust detailed picture settings. <Advanced Settings> is available in <Standard> or <Movie> mode.
  • Page 36 MENU DESCRIPTION Picture Options • <Colour Tone> The tone of the colour can be changed. • <Cool> - <Normal> - <Warm1> - <Warm2> • <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.
  • Page 37 MENU DESCRIPTION Picture Options • <HDMI Black Level> You can directly select the black level on the screen to adjust the screen depth. This function is active only when the external device is connected via <HDMI>. The <HDMI Black Level> function may not be compatible with all external devices. •...
  • Page 38 MENU DESCRIPTION SRS TruSurround HD <SRS TruSurround HD> is a patented SRS technology that solves the problem of playing 5.1 multi- channel content over two speakers. TruSurround delivers a compelling, virtual surround sound experience through any two-speaker play- back system, including internal television speakers. It is fully compatible with all multichannel formats. •...
  • Page 39 Channel MENU DESCRIPTION Area You can change the area for channels. Auto Store Scans for a channel automatically and stores in the TV. Automatically allocated programme numbers may not correspond to actual or desired programme numbers. If a channel is locked using the <Child Lock> function, the PIN input window appears.
  • Page 40 MENU DESCRIPTION Channel List Using this menu, you can conveniently add/delete or lock/unlock channels. Press the [CH LIST] button on the remote control to bring up the channel lists. • <Add> Using the <Channel List>, you can add or delete channels. ▲...
  • Page 41 Setup MENU DESCRIPTION Plug & Play This brings up the menu items that appeared when you first plugged in the TV. Language You can set the menu language. The language chosen affects only the language of the OSD. Using the Product...
  • Page 42 MENU DESCRIPTION Time • <Clock Set> Setting the clock is necessary in order to use the various timer features of the TV. • The current time will appear every time you press the [INFO] button. • If you disconnect the power cord, you have to set the clock again. •...
  • Page 43 MENU DESCRIPTION Change PIN You can change your personal ID number that is required to set up the TV. • Before the setup screen appears, the PIN number input screen appears. Enter your 4 digit PIN number. • The default PIN number of a new TV set is ‘0-0-0-0’. •...
  • Page 44 Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) <Anynet+> is a function that enables you to control all connected Samsung devices that support <Anynet+> with your Samsung TV‘s remote. The <Anynet+> system can be used only with Samsung devices that have the <Anynet+> feature. To be sure your Samsung device has this feature, check if there is an <Anynet+>...
  • Page 45 2. Connect the [HDMI IN] jack of the home theatre and the HDMI OUT jack of the corresponding <Anynet+> device using an HDMI cable. Connect the Optical cable between the [DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL)] jack on your TV and the Digital Audio Input on the Home Theatre.
  • Page 46 MENU DESCRIPTION Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) To use the <Anynet+> Function, <Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)> must be set to On. When the <Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)> function is disabled, all the < Anynet+> related operations are deactivated. Auto Turn Off Setting an <Anynet+> Device to turn Off automatically when the TV is turned off. The active source on the TV remote must be set to TV to use the <Anynet+>...
  • Page 47: Installing The Device Driver

    If you install the device driver, you can set up the appropriate resolution and frequency for the product. The device driver is included on the CD supplied with the product. If the supplied drive file is corrupted, please visit the Samsung Electronics website (www.samsung.com), and download the driver.
  • Page 48: Standard Signal Mode Table

    Standard Signal Mode Table An LCD monitor has one optimal resolution for the best visual quality depending on the screen size due to the inherent characteristics of the panel, unlike a CDT monitor. Therefore, the visual quality will be degraded if the optimal resolution is not set for the panel size. It is recommended setting the resolution to the optimal resolution of the product.
  • Page 49: Installing The Software

    What is Natural Color ? This software is for Samsung products only and enables you to adjust the displayed colours on the product so they more closely match the colours of printed pictures. For more information, refer to the online help of the software (F1).
  • Page 50: Multiscreen

    MultiScreen What is MultiScreen ? MultiScreen enables you to partition multiple sections on the Monitor. Installing the Software 1. Insert the installation CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Select the MultiScreen setup programme. If the pop-up screen for the software installation does not appear on the main screen, find and double-click the MultiScreen setup file on the CD-ROM.
  • Page 51: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Monitor Self-Diagnosis • You can check if the product is working properly using the Self-Diagnosis function. • If a blank screen is displayed and the Power LED blinks even if the product and the PC are properly connected, perform the self-diagnosis function according to the procedures below. 1.
  • Page 52: Before Requesting Service

    Before Requesting Service Please check the following before requesting After-Sales service. If the problem continues, please contact your nearest Samsung Electronics Service Centre. PROBLEMS RELATED TO INSTALLATION (PC MODE) The monitor screen flickers. Check if the signal cable between the computer and the monitor is securely connected and tightened.
  • Page 53 NOTE ON THE PRODUCT APPEARANCE You may see small particles if you look closely at This is part of the product's design and is not a defect. the edge of the bezel surrounding the screen. Troubleshooting...
  • Page 54: Faq

    PLEASE TRY THE FOLLOWING! How can I change the frequency (refresh rate) of You have to change the frequency of the graphics card. the video signal? → Windows XP : Change the frequency by selecting Control Panel → → → →...
  • Page 55 This provides a much better screen quality than SDTV. Digital TV broadcasting in our country is ultimately orientated towards HDTV. (At present, all digital TVs from Samsung Electronics have the 16:9 wide aspect ratio.) Can I watch HD broadcasting with all digital...
  • Page 56: More Information

    More Information Specifications MODEL NAME B2230HN LCD Panel Screen Size 21.53 inches (54 cm) Display Area 476.64 mm (H) x 268.11 mm (V) Pixel Pitch 0.24825 mm (H) x 0.24825 mm (V) Synchroniza- Horizontal 30~81 kHz tion Vertical 56~75 Hz colour 16.7M Resolution...
  • Page 57: Power Saving Function

    Power Saving Function This product provides a power saving function that automatically turns the screen off when the product is not used for a predetermined period of time to reduce power consumption. If the product enters power saving mode, the power LED turns to a different colour to indicate that the product is in power saving mode.
  • Page 58: Contact Samsung Worldwide

    Contact SAMSUNG WORLDWIDE If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care centre. ASIA PACIFIC AUSTRALIA 1300 362 603 http://www.samsung.com CHINA 400-810-5858 http://www.samsung.com 010-6475 1880 HONG KONG http://www.samsung.com/hk (852) 3698 - 4698 http://www.samsung.com/hk_en/...

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