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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.
Safety Precautions Icons used for safety precautions ICON NAME MEANING Failing to follow the precautions marked with this sign may result in a serious injury or even Warning a fatality. Failing to follow the precautions marked with this sign may result in a personal injury or Caution property damage.
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.
Caution Do not let the product drop while moving it. Do not place the product face down on the floor. • This may result in a problem with the product or injury. • This may damage the panel of the product.
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 •...
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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 •...
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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. •...
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...
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 fig- ure.??????????????? Check if the Stand Connector is firmly connected.
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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...
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.
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.
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 (analog) output • Connect the [PC IN] port of the product to the [D-Sub] port of the PC with the D-Sub cable.
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• Connect the [DVI-D IN] port of the product to the [DVI] port of the PC with the DVI cable. 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.
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• You may enjoy clear and quality sound from the computer sound card using the monitor's speakers. (You don't need to install separate speakers for your computer.) • You may get a blank screen depending on the type of video card you are using if you connect the D-sub and DVI cables simultaneously to one computer.
Connecting an HDMI cable Connect the HDMI OUT port of the AV device (Blu-Ray/DVD/Cable/Satellite box) to the [HDMI 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.
Connecting Using a DVI to HDMI Cable 1. Connect the DVI output terminal of an external device to the [HDMI 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 colored 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.
Connecting a Component cable 1. Connect the video out port of the AV device (DVD/VCR/Cable/Satellite box) to the [COMPONENT 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 [COMPONENT IN [R-AUDIO-L]] port of the monitor.
Connecting AV Devices 1. Connect the port of the AV device (DVD/VCR/Cable/Satellite box/Camcorder) to the [AV IN [ R-AUDIO-L]] port of the product. 2. Connect the video output terminal of the AV device and the [AV IN [VIDEO]] of the monitor using a video cable. 3.
2-10 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. •...
2-12 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, for more information, refer to the User Manual supplied with the locking device.
Using the Product Viewing the Control panel? Touch one of the operating buttons lightly. The LED buttons appear. ICON DESCRIPTION Remote Control Sensor Aim the remote control towards this spot on the Monitor. Use this button to select a function. If you press the [ ] button when there is no OSD, the input signal (PC/DVI/ AV/Component/HDMI) is switched.
Remote Control You can use the remote control up to a distance of about 23 feet from the product.The performance of the remote control may be affected by bright light. MUTE POWER Press to temporarily cut off the Turns the product On/Off. sound.
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• Are the plus and minus ends of the batteries reversed? • Are the batteries drained? • Is there a power outage or is the power cord unplugged? • Is there a special fluorescent light or neon sign nearby? Using the Product...
Using the Screen Adjustment Menu (OSD: On Screen Display) The Screen Adjustment Menu (OSD: On Screen Display) Structure TOP MENUS SUB MENUS Picture[PC / DVI] MagicBright Contrast Brightness Sharpness Auto Adjustment Screen Picture Options Reset Picture[AV / Component / Mode Backlight Contrast Brightness...
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Picture [PC / DVI ] The default setting may be different depending on the selected Input Mode (input signal source selected in External Input List) and the selected resolution MENU DESCRIPTION MagicBright <MagicBright> is a feature providing an optimum viewing environment depending on the contents of the image you are watching.
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MENU DESCRIPTION Screen • <Coarse> Removes noise such as vertical stripes. <Coarse> adjustment may move the screen image area. You may relocate it to the center using the horizontal control menu • <Fine> Removes noise such as horizontal stripes. If the noise persists even after <Fine> tuning, repeat it after adjusting the frequency (<Coarse>.) •...
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. • <Standard>...
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MENU DESCRIPTION Picture Options • <Color Tone> The tone of the color 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 product.
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Sound MENU DESCRIPTION Mode • <Standard> Choose Standard for the standard factory settings. • <Music> Choose Music when watching music videos or concerts. • <Movie> Choose Movie when viewing movies. • <Clear Voice > Emphasizes voice over other sounds. • <Custom >...
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Setup MENU DESCRIPTION Language You can set the menu language. The language chosen affects only the language of the OSD. Time • <Clock Set> Setting the clock is necessary in order to use the various timer features of the product. The current time will appear every time you press the [INFO] button.
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MENU DESCRIPTION Caption • <Caption> / <Text> The Caption function operates when you have an analog external component (such as a VCR) connected. • The Caption feature doesn’t work in <Component>, <PC>, or <HDMI> modes. • Depending on the particular broadcast, it might be necessary to alter the settings to <Channel>...
<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+> logo on it.
Setting Up Anynet+ Press the [TOOLS] button to display the Tools menu. You can also display the <Anynet+> menu by selecting <Tools>→<Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)> Setup 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<...
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.
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.
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AV Timing (HDMI and Component input) VERTICAL FREQUENCY RESOLUTION SCAN INPUT SOURCE (HZ) 720 x 240 Progressive 60Hz Component 720 x 480 Interlaced 60Hz Component, HDMI 720 x 480 Progressive 60Hz Component, HDMI 720 x 576 Interlaced 50Hz Component, HDMI 1440 x 480 Progressive 50Hz...
What is Natural Color ? This software is for Samsung products only and enables you to adjust the displayed colors on the product so they more closely match the colors of printed pictures. For more information, refer to the online help of the software (F1).
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 program. 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.
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.
Before Requesting Service Please check the following before requesting After-Sales service. If the problem continues, please contact your nearest Samsung Electronics Service Center. 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.
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PROBLEMS RELATED TO REMOTE CONTROL The remote control buttons do not respond. Check the battery polarities (+/-). Check if the batteries have been exhausted. 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 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.
PLEASE TRY THE FOLLOWING! How can I change the frequency of the video sig- You have to change the frequency of the graphics card. nal? (For more information, refer to the User Manual of the computer or the graphics card.) How can I change the resolution? Windows XP: Change the resolution by selecting Control Panel →Appear- ance and Themes→Display→Settings.
More Information Specifications MODEL NAME P2370MS LCD Panel Screen Size 23 inches (58 cm) Display Area 509.76 mm (H) X 286.74 mm (V) ( 20.06 inches X 11.29 inches) Pixel Pitch 0.2655 mm (H) X 0.2655 mm (V) ( 0.01 inches X 0.01 inches) Synchroniza- Horizontal 30~81 kHz...
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 color to indicate that the product is in power saving mode.
Contact SAMSUNG WORLDWIDE If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center. COUNTRY CUSTOMER CARE CENTER ☎ WEB SITE ARGENTINE 0800-333-3733 http://www.samsung.com/ar BRAZIL 0800-124-421 http://www.samsung.com/br 4004-0000 CHILE 800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) http://www.samsung.com/cl COLOMBIA 01-8000112112 http://www.samsung.com/co...
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