Samsung Syncmaster P2370 User Manual

							SyncMaster P2270HD / P2370HD
LCD TV Monitor
User Manual
 
						

							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 a Scart cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  2-10
Connecting COMMON INTERFACE   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  2-11
Connecting to an Amplifier  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  2-12
Connecting Headphones  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  2-13
Kensington Lock   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  2-14
USING THE PRODUCT
Plug & Play Feature   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  3-1
Viewinig the Control panel   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  3-2
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  3-3
Teletext Feature   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  3-4
Using the Screen Adjustment Menu (OSD: On Screen Display)   . . . .  3-5
Installing the Device Driver  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  3-6
Standard Signal Mode Table  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  3-7
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
Correct Disposal  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  6-4
 
						

							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.
Copyright Notice
The contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice for performance improvement.
Copyright ©2009 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.
The ENERGY STAR logo is the registered trademark of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. 
All other trademarks mentioned herein belong to their respective companies.
As a partner of ENERGY STAR, Samsung Electronics, Co., Ltd. admits that this product satisfies the ENERGY STAR 
specifications for energy saving.
ICONNAMEMEANING
Caution CautionIndicates cases where the function may not work or the setting may be canceled.
Note Indicates a hint or tip to operate a function.
 
						

							1-2Major Safety Precautions
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 the product due to an increase in the internal temperature.
Install the product so the required distances 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 create 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 this 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 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 the 
model.
 
When installing the product with a stand When installing the product with a wall-mount
 
						

							Major Safety Precautions1-3
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
Warning Failing to follow the precautions marked with this sign may result in a serious injury or even a 
fatality.
CautionFailing to follow the precautions marked 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.
 
						

							1-3Major Safety Precautions
 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 appliance. 
• 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-
repellentor 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-
tion 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 vibrations, 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 and installing the 
product near a heat source such as a fire-
place or heater.
• This may shorten the product life cycle 
or cause fire.
 
						

							Major Safety Precautions1-3
 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 water does not enter the 
product. 
• Otherwise, it may result in fire, electric 
shock or a problem with the product. 
 
						

							1-3Major Safety Precautions
 Caution
Usage Related
 Warning
Avoid spraying cleansing agent directly onto 
the product.
• This may result in discoloration or 
cracking of the exterior 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.