Samsung Syncmaster Bx2231 User Manual

							1-3Major Safety Precautions
Maintaining the Correct Posture when Using this Product 
Do not place the adapter on top of another 
adapter.
• Otherwise, it may result in fire.Keep power adaptor away from any other 
heat source. 
• Otherwise, it may result in fire.
Remove the vinyl cover of the adapter 
before using the adaptor.
• Otherwise, it may result in fire.Always keep power adaptor in well-venti-
lated area. 
Be careful that adaptor should not be in 
contact with water and therefore not be wet. 
• This may cause a malfunction, electric 
shock or fire. Do not use adaptor by the 
waterside or outside particularly when it 
rains or snows. Be careful that adaptor 
should not be wet while cleaning floor 
with water.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.Keep small accessories away from the chil-
dren.
Take care when adjusting the angle of the 
product or the height of the stand.
• If your hand or finger is caught, you may 
be injured.
• If the product is tilted excessively, the 
product may fall and this may result in 
injury.Avoid placing a heavy object over the prod-
uct.
• Otherwise, it may result in a problem 
with the product or injury.
Maintain the correct posture when using this product.
• Straighten your back.
• Keep a distance of 45~50 cm from your eyes to the screen. Look down at the screen and 
face the screen forwards.
• Adjust the angle of the product so that light is not reflected onto the screen.
• Keep your elbow at a right angle and keep your arm level with the back of your hand.
• Keep your elbow at a right angle.
• Place your heels flat on the ground while keeping your knees at an angle of 90 degrees or 
higher and maintain the position of your arm so that your arm is below your heart.
 
						

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2 Installing the Product
2-1 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.
 
Monitor
 The cleaning cloth is supplied with black high-glossy models only. 
CONTENTS
Installation Manual Product Warranty
(Not available in all locations) User Manual D-Sub Cable 
Power Cord DC-Adapter Stand Stand Connector
OPTIONAL PARTS
HDMI Cable DVI Cable HDMI to DVI Cable  Cleaning Cloth
 
						

							2-2Installing the Product
2-2 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 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 fully so that it is completely fixed.
Place a soft cloth over the table to protect the product and place the product onto the cloth 
so that the front of the product is facing downwards.
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.
 
						

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 Disassembly is in the reverse order of the assembly. 
- Caution
Avoid lifting the product holding only the stand.
 
						

							2-3Installing the Product
2-3 Connecting with a PC
 The connecting part may differ depending on the product model. 
1.Connect the product to a PC depending on the video output supported by the PC.
• When the graphics card provides D-Sub () output
• Connect the [RGB IN] port of the product to the [D-Sub] port of the PC with the D-Sub cable.
• When the graphics card provides DVI() output
• Connect the [DVI IN] port of the product to the [DVI] port of the PC with the DVI cable.
 The [DVI IN] terminal is supplied for the digital (DVI)-dedicated models only. 
 
						

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• Connect the [HDMI IN] port of the product to the [DVI] port on your PC using the HDMI to DVI cable.
 The [HDMI IN] terminal is supplied for the HDMI-dedicated models only. 
2.Connect one end of the power cord to the [POWER] port of the product and connect the other end of the power cord to the 
220V or 110V wall outlet.
(The input voltage is switched automatically.)
 When the product is connected to a PC, you can turn the product on and use it. 
 
						

							2-4Installing the Product
2-4 Connecting an HDMI cable
1.Connect the HDMI output port of your digital output device to the [HDMI IN] port of the product using the HDMI cable.
 The [HDMI IN] terminal is supplied for the HDMI-dedicated models only. 
2.Connect a speaker to the [AUDIO OUT] port of the product.
 This product wont make any sound when only the HDMI cable is connected without a speaker connected.
When all the connections are complete, you can turn on and use the product and your DVD player (or digital output 
device).
Press the[ ] button and select  as an input signal.
 
 
						

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2-5 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 for more information.
 You must purchase the Kensington Lock separately. 
To lock the product, follow these steps: 
1.Wrap the Kensington lock cable around a large, stationary object such as a desk or chair.
2.Slide the end of the cable with the lock attached through the looped end of the Kensington lock cable.
3.Insert the locking device into the Kensington slot on the Monitor( ).
4.Lock the lock( ).
 • These are general instructions. For exact instructions, see the User Manual supplied with the locking device.
• You can purchase the locking device from an electronics store, an online shop, or our service center.
 
 
						

							3-1Using the product
3 Using the product
3-1 Setting the Optimal Resolution 
If you turn the power on after purchasing the product, a message regarding the optimal resolution setting appears on the screen.
Select a language and the optimal resolution.
 • The message appears up to 3 times if the resolution has not been set to the optimal resolution.
• To set the resolution to the optimal resolution
• When the PC is turned off, connect the product and the PC and turn the power on.
• Right-click over the Desktop and select Properties from the pop-up menu.
• In the Settings tab, set the resolution to the optimal resolution.
 
▲/▼ : You can select a language with these buttons.
MENU : If you press this button, the message disappears.
 
						

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3-2 Standard Signal Mode Table
 This product delivers the best picture quality when viewed under the optimal resolution setting. The optimal resolution is 
dependent on the screen size.
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.
 
If the signal from the PC is one of the following standard signal modes, the screen is set automatically. However, if the signal from 
the PC is not one of the following signal modes, a blank screen may be displayed or only the Power LED may be turned on. 
Therefore, configure it as follows referring to the User Manual of the graphics card.
BX1931N
Horizontal Frequency
The time taken to scan one line from the left-most position to the right-most position on the screen is called the horizontal cycle 
and the reciprocal of the horizontal cycle is called the horizontal frequency. The horizontal frequency is represented in kHz.
Vertical Frequency
A panel must display the same picture on the screen tens of times every second so that humans can see the picture. This 
frequency is called the vertical frequency. The vertical frequency is represented in Hz.
DISPLAY MODEHORIZONTAL 
FREQUENCY (KHZ)VERTICAL 
FREQUENCY (HZ)PIXEL CLOCK (MHZ)SYNC POLARITY (H/
V)
IBM, 640 x 350 31.469 70.086 25.175 +/-
IBM, 720 x 400 31.469 70.087 28.322 -/+
VESA, 640 x 480 31.469 59.940 25.175 -/-
MAC, 640 x 480 35.000 66.667 30.240 -/-
VESA, 640 x 480 37.861 72.809 31.500 -/-
VESA, 640 x 480 37.500 75.000 31.500 -/-
VESA, 800 x 600 35.156 56.250 36.000 +/+
VESA, 800 x 600 37.879 60.317 40.000 +/+
VESA, 800 x 600 48.077 72.188 50.000 +/+
VESA, 800 x 600 46.875 75.000 49.500 +/+
MAC, 832 x 624 49.726 74.551 57.284 -/-
VESA, 1024 x 768 48.363 60.004 65.000 -/-
VESA, 1024 x 768 56.476 70.069 75.000 -/-
VESA, 1024 x 768 60.023 75.029 78.750 +/+
VESA, 1366 x 768 47.712 59.790 85.500 +/+