Samsung Syncmaster Bx2450 User Manual

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 COLOR
Response TimeAccelerates the response time of the LCD panel faster than the original response time so that moving 
pictures appear sharper and more natural.
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 • It is recommended setting the  or  when not viewing a movie.
• Monitor functions may vary according to models. Please refer to actual product.
 
HDMI Black LevelWhen watching with a DVD or set-top box connecting to the product via HDMI, image quality deterio-
ration (black level, lower-quality contrast, lighter color tone, etc.) may occur depending on the con-
nected external device.
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 This function is active only when the external device is connected via . The  function may not be compatible with all external devices.
 
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 (This is unavailable when  is set to  and  mode.) 
MenuDescription
MagicColorExpresses natural colors more clearly without changing the picture quality using proprietary digital 
picture quality improvement technology developed by Samsung Electronics.
•  - Turns the  function off.
•  - You can compare the pictures processed by  with the original pictures.
•  - Provides a clearer picture including areas corresponding to skin color.
•  - Improves the chroma of pictures except for areas corresponding to skin color.
 • This menu is unavailable when  is set.
• This menu is unavailable when  is set.
 
RedYou can adjust the red color value of pictures according to your preference. • This menu is unavailable when  is set to  mode or  mode.
• This menu is unavailable when  is set.
 
GreenYou can adjust the green color value of pictures according to your preference. • This menu is unavailable when  is set to  mode or  mode.
• This menu is unavailable when  is set.
 
BlueYou can adjust the blue color value of pictures according to your preference. • This menu is unavailable when  is set to  mode or  mode.
• This menu is unavailable when  is set.
 
Color ToneYou can set the color temperature according to your preference.
•  - Sets the color temperature of the screen to a cooler color.
•  - Sets the color temperature of the screen to the standard color temperature.
•  - Sets the color temperature of the screen to a warmer color.
•  - Select this menu to set the color temperature manually.
If you do not like the preset color temperatures, you can manually adjust the value of RGB.
 • This menu is unavailable when  is set to  mode or  mode.
• This menu is unavailable when  is set.
• This menu is unavailable when  is set.
 
Color EffectYou can change the overall atmosphere by changing the color of pictures.
•  - Turns the  function off.
•  -Displays pictures in black and white. 
•  - Displays pictures in green mono color. 
•  - Displays pictures in aqua mono color. 
•  - Displays pictures in sepia mono color. 
 • This menu is unavailable when  is set.
• This menu is unavailable when  is set.
 
GammaUsing this menu, you can change the intensity of the colors of medium brightness.
•  -  -  This menu is unavailable when  is set. 
 
						

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 SIZE & POSITION
MenuDescription
H-PositionMoves the position of the display area on the screen horizontally.
 • This function is only available in Analog mode.
• When a 720P, 1080i or 1080P signal is input in AV mode ,select to adjust 
horizontal position in 0-6 levels.
 
V-PositionMoves the position of the display area on the screen vertically.
 • This function is only available in Analog mode.
• When a 720P, 1080i or 1080P signal is input in AV mode ,select to adjust 
vertical position in 0-6 levels. 
 
Image Size
 Supplied for the wide models only such as 16:9 or 16:10. 
PC signals 
•  - The picture is displayed at the aspect ratio of the input signal.
•  - The picture is displayed in full screen regardless of the aspect ratio of the input signal.
 • A signal not in the standard mode table is not supported.
• If the resolution is set to the optimal resolution, the aspect ratio does not change whether the 
 is set to  or .
 
AV signals 
•  - Displays pictures at the 4:3 aspect ratio. 
•  - Displays pictures at the 16:9 aspect ratio. 
•  - If a 720P, 1080i or 1080P signal is input in HDMI/DVI input mode, the picture is 
displayed as is without truncation.
 This can only be set when the external input is connected through HDMI/DVI and  is set to .
 
•  - Displays pictures at the 4:3 aspect ratio. 
•  - Displays pictures at the 16:10 aspect ratio. 
•  - If a 720P, 1080i or 1080P signal is input in HDMI/DVI input mode, the picture is 
displayed as is without truncation.
 • It can only be selected if an external input is connected to the HDMI/ DVI terminal and the 
 is set to .
• When the panel is of 16:10,the screen size options include ,,.
 
Menu H-Position You can adjust the horizontal position of the OSD.
Menu V-Position You can adjust the vertical position of the OSD.
 
						

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 SETUP&RESET
MenuDescription
ResetUse this function to restore the visual quality and color settings to the factory defaults.
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LanguageSelect a language for the OSD.
 The selected language is only applied to the product OSD. This setting does not affect the other 
functions of the PC.
 
MagicReturnOnly works in Windows 7 and recommended when using multiple monitors.
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Whenis selected, thefunction is turned off.
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Whenis selected, thefunction is turned on.
 • The function is available in Windows 7 only.When use the other OS,it is recommended to 
set this function to .
• This function is not available for analog signal input.
• This function is not available when  is set to .
• This function may be unavailable for some graphics cards. These graphics cards dont 
support the international EDID standard.(DDWG DVI Standard) It is recommended to set 
this function to .
• Press and hold down the ▼ key for 5 seconds while the  OSD is 
displayed, will be automatically set to .
 
MagicEcoThis function provides user a low power mode which is realized by lowering the current of the display 
panel.
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When  is selected, the power consumption is 100% of default setting.
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When  is selected, the power consumption is about 75% of default setting.
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When  is selected, the power consumption is about 50% of default setting.
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When  is selected, the function is turned Off .
 This menu is unavailable when  is set to  mode. 
 
						

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 INFORMATION
Off Timer On/OffYou can turn the Off Timer on or off.
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Off Timer SettingTurns the power off automatically when the configured time is reached. When  of  is selected,This function is available only.  
Key Repeat TimeControls the repeat delay of a button.
You can set to ,  or . If  is selected, the button only 
responds once.
Customized KeyYou can set the function of the Customized Key to one of the following.
• PC signals :  -  -  - 
• AV signals :  -  -  - 
Auto Source•  - The monitor automatically selects an input signal.
•  - Users have to manually select an input signal. Not applicable to analog (D-SUB)-or-digital (DVI)-dedicated models. 
PC/AV ModeSet to PC when connected to a PC.
Set to AV when connected to an AV device. • This function does not support Analog mode.
• Supplied for the wide models only such as 16:9 or 16:10.
 
Display TimeThe OSD automatically disappears if no action is taken by the user.
You can determine the time to wait before the OSD is hidden.
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Menu TransparencyYou can select the transparency of the OSD.
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MenuDescription
INFORMATIONShows the frequency and resolution set on the PC.  For models with an Analog interface only,  is not shown in the 
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							4-1Installing the Software
4 Installing the Software
4-1 Natural Color
What is Natural Color ?
 
This software works only for Samsung products and enables adjusting the displayed colors on the product and matches the 
colors on the product with the colors of the printed pictures. For more information, refer to the online help of the software (F1).
 
The Natural Color is provided online. You can download it from the website below and install;
http://www.samsung.com/us/consumer/learningresources/monitor/naturalcolorexpert/pop_download.html 
 
						

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4-2 MagicTune
What is MagicTune?
 MagicTune is a software program that helps with monitor adjustments by providing comprehensive descriptions of monitor 
functions and easy-to-understand guidelines. 
Users can adjust the product with the mouse and the keyboard without using the operating buttons of the product.
Installing the Software
1.Insert the installation CD into the CD-ROM drive. 
2.Select the MagicTune setup program. 
 If the pop-up screen for the software installation does not appear on the main screen, find and double-click the 
MagicTune setup file on the CD-ROM.
 
3.Select the installation language and click [Next].
4.Complete the remaining software installation steps according to the instructions displayed on the screen.
 • The software may not work properly if you do not restart the computer after the installation.
•The  MagicTune icon may not appear depending on the computer system and the product specifications.
•If the shortcut icon does not appear, press the F5 key.
 
Restrictions and Problems with the Installation (MagicTune™)
The installation of MagicTune™may be affected by the graphics card, motherboard and the networking environment. 
System Requirements
OS
•Windows 2000
•Windows XP Home Edition
•Windows XP Professional
•Windows Vista 32Bit
•Windows 7 32Bit
 For MagicTune™, Windows 2000 or later is recommended.  
Hardware
•At least 32MB of memory 
•At least 60MB of free space on the hard disk drive 
 For more information, refer to the website. 
Removing the Software
You can only remove MagicTune™through [Add or Remove Programs ] in Windows.
To remove MagicTune™, complete the following steps.
1.Click [Start] select [Settings], and select [Control Panel] from the menu.
For Windows XP, click [Start], and select [Control Panel] from the menu. 
2.Double-click the [Add or Remove Programs] icon in the Control Panel. 
 
						

							4-2Installing the Software
3.In the [Add/Remove] window, find and select MagicTune™so that it is highlighted. 
4.Click [Change or Remove Programs] to remove the software. 
5.Select [Yes] to start removing MagicTune™. 
6.Wait until a message box appears informing you that the software has been removed completely. 
 For technical support, the FAQ (frequently asked questions) or information about the software upgrade for MagicTune™, 
please visit our website. 
 
 
						

							Installing the Software4-3
4-3 MultiScreen
What is MultiScreen ?
MultiScreen enables users to use the monitor by partitioning multiple sections.
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.
 
3.When the Installation Wizard appears, click [Next].
4.Complete the remaining software installation steps according to the instructions displayed on the screen.
 • The software may not work properly if you do not restart the computer after the installation.
•The MultiScreen icon may not appear depending on the computer system and the product specifications.
•If the shortcut icon does not appear, press the F5 key.
 
Restrictions and Problems with the Installation (MultiScreen)
The MultiScreen installation may be affected by the graphics card, motherboard and the networking environment. 
Operating System
OS
•Windows 2000
•Windows XP Home Edition
•Windows XP Professional
•Windows Vista 32Bit
•Windows 7 32Bit
 For MultiScreen, the operating systems Windows 2000 or later is recommended.  
Hardware
•At least 32MB of memory 
•At least 60MB of free space on the hard disk drive 
Removing the Software 
Click [Start], select [Settings]/[Control Panel], and then double-click [Add or Remove Programs]. 
Select MultiScreen from the program list and click the [Add/Delete] button. 
 
						

							5-1Troubleshooting
5 Troubleshooting
5-1 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.Turn the product and the PC off.
2.Separate the signal cable from the product .
3.Turn the product on. 
4.If the product is working properly, the  message appears.
In this case, if a blank screen is displayed again, make sure that there is no problem with the PC and the connection. The 
product is working properly.