Samsung Syncmaster B2230hd User Manual
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SyncMaster B2230HD B2330HD B2430HD LCD TV Monitor User Manual The color and the appearance may differ depending on the product, and the specificatio ns are subject to change without prior notice to improve the performance.
Table Of Contents MAJOR SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Before You Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 INSTALLING THE PRODUCT Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 Installing the Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Removing the Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Attaching a Wall Mount/Desktop Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 Connecting to a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 Using it as a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6 Connecting an HDMI cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7 Connecting Using a DVI to HDMI Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 Connecting a Component cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9 Connecting AV Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 Connecting to an Amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11 Connecting Headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12 Kensington Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13 USING THE PRODUCT Plug & Play Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 Viewing the Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Using the Screen Adjustment Menu (OSD : On Screen Display) . . . . 3-4 Media Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5 Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6 Installing the Device Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7 Standard Signal Mode Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8 INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE Natural Color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 MultiScreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 TROUBLESHOOTING Monitor Self-Diagnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1 Before Requesting Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 FAQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 MORE INFORMATION Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 Power Saving Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Contact SAMSUNG WORLDWIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Major Safety Precautions1-1 1 Major Safety Precautions 1-1 Before You Start Icons used in this manual Using this Manual • Make yourself fully aware of the safety precautions before using this product. • If a problem occurs, refer to the Troubleshooting section. • The contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice for performance improvement. License Open source license notice In the case of using open source software, Open Source License are available on the product menu. Open Source license Notice is written only English. ICONNAMEMEANING Caution Indicates cases where the function ma y not work or the setting may be canceled. Note Indicates a hint or tip to operate a function. Manufactured under licens e from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. DivX Certified to play Di vX video up to HD 1080p, including premium content. ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX® is a digital video format created by DivX,Inc. This is an official DivX Certified device that plays DivX video. Visit www.divx.com for more information and software tools to convert your files into DivX video. ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND: This DivX Certified® device must be registered in order to play DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) content. To generate the registration code, locate t he DivX VOD section in the device setup menu. Go to vod.divx.com with this code to complete the registration process and learn more about DivX VOD. Pat. 7,295,673; 7,460,688; 7,519,274 Manufactured under license un der U.S. Patent #’s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,487,535 & othe r U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS and the Symbol are registered trademarks, & DTS 2.0+ Digital Out and the DTS logos are trademarks of DTS, Inc. Product includes software. ©DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved. TheaterSound, SRS and the symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. TheaterSound technology is incorporat ed under license from SRS Labs, Inc.
1-1Major Safety Precautions Copyright Notice Copyright © 2010 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. The copyright of this manual is reserved by Samsung Electronics, Co., Ltd. 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. VESA, DPM and DDC are the registered trademarks of the Video Electronics Standard Association. All other trademarks mentioned herein belong to their respective companies.
Major Safety Precautions1-2 1-2 Care and Maintenance External Surface and Screen Maintenance Securing the Installation Space • Keep the required distances between the product and other objects (e.g. walls) to ensure proper ventilation. Failing to do so may result in fire or a problem with t he product due to an increase in the internal temperature. Install the product so the required dist ances shown in the figure are kept. The appearance may differ depending on the product. About persistent images • Displaying a still image for a long time may creat e a persistent image or stain on the screen. If you do not use the product for a long time , set the power-saving mode or screen saver. • Due to technological constraints of the LCD Panel manufacturer, the images generated by th is product may appear either brighter or darker than normal by appr. 1ppm (parts per million) pixel. The number of sub-pixels of an LCD panel by size: The number of Sub-Pixels = Max. Horizontal Resolution x Max. Vertical Resolution x 3 Example) If the maximum resolution is 1920 x 1080, t he number of sub-pixels is 1920 x 1080 x 3 = 6,220,800. 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. • Avoid scratching the screen with your fingernails or a sharp object. • Avoid cleaning the product by spraying water onto it. If water enters the product, it may result in fire, electric shock or a problem with the product. A white stain may be generated on the surface of the model if a supersonic humidifier is used near it. The appearance and the color may differ depending on models. When installing the product with a stand W hen installing the product with a wall-mount
1-3Major Safety Precautions 1-3 Safety Precautions Icons used for safety precautions Meaning of Signs Power Related The following images are for your reference and may differ depending on models and countries. Warning ICONNAMEMEANING WarningFailing to follow the precaution s marked with this sign may result in a serious injury or even a fatality. CautionFailing to follow the precautions mark ed with this sign may result in a personal injury or property damage. Do not perform.Must be followed. Do not disassemble.The power plug must be unplugged from the wall outlet. Do not touch. Must be grounded to prevent electric shock. Avoid using a damaged power cord or plug or a loose power outlet. • Otherwise, it may result in electric shock or fire.Avoid connecting multiple electric appli- ances to a single wall outlet. • Otherwise, it may result in fire due to overheating of the wall outlet. Avoid plugging in or unplugging the power supply with wet hands. • Otherwise, it may result in electric shock.Plug the power plug in firmly. • Otherwise, it may result in fire. Make sure to connect the power cord to a grounded wall outlet (for insulation class 1 equipment only). • Otherwise, it may result in electric shock or injury.Avoid bending or twisting the power cord excessively and avoid placing heavy objects on the cord. • Otherwise, it may result in electric shock or fire due to a damaged power cord. Keep the power cord and the product away from a heater. • Otherwise, it may result in electric shock or fire.If the pins of the power plug or the wall out- let are covered in dust, clean it using a dry cloth. • Otherwise, it may result in fire.
Major Safety Precautions1-3 Caution Installation Related Warning Avoid unplugging the power plug while the product is operating. • Otherwise, it may damage the product due to electric shock.Make sure to use only the power cord sup- plied by our company. In addition, do not use the power cord of another electric appli- ance. • Otherwise, it may result in electric shock or fire. When unplugging the power plug from the wall outlet, make sure to hold it by the plug and not by the cord. • Otherwise, it may result in electric shock or fire. Connect the power plug to a wall outlet that can be easily reached. • When a problem occurs with the product, you must unplug the power plug to cut the power off completely. You cannot cut the power off completely using only the power button on the product. Avoid placing burning candles, mosquito- repellent or cigarettes on the product. • Otherwise, it may result in fire.Ask an installation engineer or relevant company to install the product onto the wall. • Otherwise, it may result in injury. • Make sure to use the specified wall mount. Avoid installing the product in a badly-venti- lated location such as inside a bookshelf or closet. • Otherwise, it may result in fire due to internal over-heating.Keep a distance of at least 10 cm(3.93 inches) from the wall when installing the product for ventilation. • Otherwise, it may result in fire due to internal over-heating. Keep the plastic bags used to pack the product away from children. • If children place the plastic bags over their heads, they may suffocate.Avoid installing the product in a location that is unstable or exposed to excessive vibra- tions such as on an unstable or slanted shelf. • The product may fall and this may result in damage to the product or injury. • If you use the product in a location exposed to excessive vibration, it may result in a problem with the product or fire. Avoid installing the product in a location exposed to dust, moisture (sauna), oil, smoke or water (rain drops) and installing it within a vehicle. • This may result in electric shock or fire.Avoid installing the product in a location exposed to direct sunlight or near a heat source such as a fireplace or heater. • This may shorten the product life cycle or cause fire.
1-3Major Safety Precautions Caution Cleaning Related Warning Avoid installing the product where children may reach it. • If a child touches the product, the product may fall and this may result in injury. • Since the front part is heavier, install the product on a flat and stable surface. Bend the outdoor antenna cable downwards at the location where it comes in the house so that rainwater does not flow in. • If rainwater enters the product, it may result in electric shock or fire. Install the antenna far away from any high voltage cables. • If the antenna touches or falls onto a high voltage cable, it may result in electric shock or fire. Do not let the product drop while moving it. • This may result in a problem with the product or injury. Do not place the product face down on the floor. • This may damage the panel of the product. When installing the product on a console or shelf, make sure that the front of the product does not protrude out of the console or shelf. • Otherwise, this may cause the product to fall off and result in a malfunction or injury. • Make sure to use a cabinet or shelf suitable to the size of the product.When putting the product down, handle it gently. • Otherwise, it may result in a problem with the product or injury. If the product is installed in a location where the operating conditions vary considerably, a serious quality problem may occur due to the surrounding environment. In this case, install the product only after consulting one of our service engineers about the matter. • Places exposed to microscopic dust, chemicals, too high or low temperature, high humidity, airports or stations where the product is continuously used. Before cleaning the product, unplug the power cord. • Otherwise, it may result in electric shock or fire.When cleaning the product, do not spray water directly over the product parts. • Make sure that wate r does not enter the product. • Otherwise, it may result in fire, electric shock or a problem with the product.
Major Safety Precautions1-3 Caution Usage Related Warning Avoid spraying cleansing agent directly onto the product. • This may result in discoloration or cracking of the exteri or of the product or the panel coming off.When cleaning the product, disconnect the power cord and clean the product with the supplied cleaning cloth. • Avoid using chemicals such as wax, benzene, alcohol, thinner, mosquito- repellent, fragrance, lubrication or cleansing agent when cleaning the product. This may result in the exterior being deformed or the print being removed. If you cant get the product clean with just the supplied cloth, use a soft, damp cloth with a monitor-exclusive cleansing agent and wipe the product with it. • If no monitor-exclusive cleansing agent is available, dilute a cleansing agent with water at a ratio of 1:10 before cleaning the product.Since the exterior of the product is easily scratched, be sure to use the supplied cleansing cloth. Since a high voltage runs through the prod- uct, never disassemble, repair or modify the product yourself. • Otherwise, it may result in fire or electric shock. • If the product needs to be fixed, contact a service center.To move the product, turn the power off and unplug the power cord, the antenna cable and any other wires connected to the prod- uct. • Otherwise, it may result in electric shock or fire due to the damaged power cord. If the product generates a strange noise, a burning smell, or smoke, unplug the power plug immediately and contact a service cen- ter. • Otherwise, it may result in electric shock or fire. Avoid letting children hang or climb onto the product. • Otherwise, it may result in the product falling and this may result in injury or death. If you drop the product or the case is dam- aged, turn the power off and unplug the power cord. Contact a Service Center. • Otherwise, it may result in fire or electric shock.Avoid placing objects such as toys and cookies on top of the product. • If a child hangs over the product to grab an object, the object or the product may fall and this may result in injury or even death. When thunder or lighting occurs, unplug the power cord and under no circumstance touch the antenna cable as this is danger- ous. • Otherwise, it may result in electric shock or fire.Avoid dropping an object over the product or cause impact to the product. • Otherwise, it may result in electric shock or fire.
1-3Major Safety Precautions Caution Avoid moving the product by pulling the power cord or antenna cable. • Otherwise, it may result in electric shock, fire or a problem with the product due to damage to the cable.When a gas leak occurs, do not touch the product or the power plug and ventilate immediately. • A spark may result in an explosion or fire. • During a thunder or lighting storm, do not touch the power cord or antenna cable. Avoid lifting up or moving the product by holding only the power cord or signal cable. • Otherwise, it may result in electric shock, fire or a problem with the product due to damage to the cable.Avoid using or placing inflammable spray or objects near the product. • This may result in an explosion or fire. Take care not to block the vent by a table cloth or curtain. • Otherwise, it may result in fire due to internal overheating.Avoid inserting metal objects such as a chopsticks, coins or hai rpins, or inflamma- ble objects into the product (the vents, ports, etc). • If water or substances enter the product, turn the power off, unplug the power cord and contact a service center. • Otherwise, it may result in a problem with the product, electric shock or fire. Avoid placing a liquid container such as a vase, flowerpot, beverage, cosmetics or drugs, or a metal object over the product. • If water or substances enter the product, turn the power off, unplug the power cord and contact a service center. • Otherwise, it may result in a problem with the product, electric shock or fire. Displaying a still image for a long time may create a persistent image or stain on the screen. • If you do not use the product for a long time, use the power-saving mode or set the screensaver to the moving picture mode.When not using the product for a long time such as leaving your home, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. • Otherwise, it may cause dust accumulation and result in fire caused by overheating or short circuit or result in an electric shock. Set the appropriate resolution and fre- quency for the product. • Otherwise, it may result in eye strain.Avoid turning the product upside down or move the product holding only the stand. • This may cause the product to fall, resulting in damage to the product or injury. Watching the product from too close a dis- tance continuously may damage your eye- sight.Avoid using a humidifier or cooker near the product. • Otherwise, it may result in electric shock or fire. It is important to give your eyes some rest (5 minutes every hour) when viewing the prod- uct screen for long periods of time. • This will alleviate any eye strain.Since the display panel is hot after using it for a long time, do not touch the product.