Samsung BX1950 manual

SyncMaster BX1950/BX1950N/BX2050/BX2050N/BX2250/BX2250N/BX2350/BX2450/ BX2450L/BX2450N LCD Monitor User Manual The color and the appearance may differ depending on the product, and the specificatio ns are subjec t to change without prior notice to improve the performance.[...]

Table Of Contents MAJOR SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Before You Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Custody and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1[...]

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 Power Saving Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9 Power Saving Function . . . . . [...]

1-1 Major Safety Precautions 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 th is manual are subject to cha nge wi[...]

Major Safety Precautions 1-2 1-2 Custody and Maintenance External Surface and Screen Maintena nce Securing the Installation Space • Keep the required distances between th e product and other obj ects (e.g. walls) to ensure proper ventilation. Failing to do so may result in fire or a problem with t he product du e to an increase in the internal te[...]

1-3 Major Safety Precautions 1-3 Safety Precautions Icons used for safety precautions Meaning of Signs Power Related The product image used in the following pictures for your reference ma y look different from the actual product. Warning ICON NAME MEANING Warning Failing to follow the precautions marked with this sign, may result in a serious injur[...]

Major Safety Precautions 1-3 Caution Installation Related Warning Avoid unplugg ing the power plug while the product is opera ting. • Otherwise, it may dama ge the product du e to electric shock. Make sure to use only the power c ord supplied by our company. In addition, do not use the power cord of anoth er electric appliance. • Otherwise, it [...]

1-3 Major Safety Precautions Caution Cleaning Related Do not let the product drop while mo ving it. • This may result in a p roblem with the product or inju ry. Do not place the p roduct face down on the floor. • This may damag e the panel of the prod uct. When installing the pro duct on a console or shelf, make sure that th e front of the pr o[...]

Major Safety Precautions 1-3 Caution Usage Related Warning Avoid spraying cleansing agent d irectly onto the product. • This may result in discolor ation or crac king of the exterior of the p roduct or the pane l coming off. When cleaning the product, disco nnect the power cord and c lean the produc t with a soft dry cloth. • Avoid using chemic[...]

1-3 Major Safety Precautions Caution Avoid moving th e product by pulli ng the power cord or ante nna cable. • Otherwise, it may result in electric shock, fire or a problem with the p roduct due to damage to the c able. When a gas leak o ccurs, do not touch th e product or th e power plug an d ventilate immediately. • A spark may re sult in an [...]

Major Safety Precautions 1-3 Maintaining the Correct Post ure when Using this Product Be careful th at adaptor should not be in contact with water and there fore not be wet. • This may cause a malfunction, electric shock or fire. Do not use adaptor by the waterside or ou tside particular ly when it rains or snows. Be careful that adaptor should n[...]

2-1 Installing the Product 2 Installing the Product 2-1 Package Contents • Unpack the product and check if all of the following conte nts 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-gl ossy models only. Contents Installation Manual Pr[...]

Installing the Product 2-2 2-2 Installing the Stand Before assemb ling the product, pla ce the product down on a flat and stab le surface so that the screen is facing downwards. Disassembly is in the reverse order of the assembly. Put the stand on a p lane table. Hold the main body of the product with your hand as shown by the fig ure. Push the mai[...]

2-3 Installing the Product 2-3 Connecting with a PC The connecting pa rt may differ de pending on th e product mo del. 1. Connect the product to a PC depending on the video output supported by the PC. • When the graphics card provides D-Sub (< Analog >) output • Connect the [RGB IN] port of the product to t he [D-Sub] port o f the PC with[...]

Installing the Product 2-3 •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. [...]

2-4 Installing the Product 2-4 Connecting an HDMI cable 1. Connect the HDMI output port of your digital output device to the [HDMI IN] por t of the product using the HDMI cable. The [HDMI IN] terminal is supplied fo r the HDMI-dedicated models only. 2. Connect a speaker to the [AUDIO OUT] port of the product. This product won't make any sou nd[...]

Installing the Product 2-5 2-5 Kensington Lock A Kensington Lock is an anti-the ft device that enables users to lock the pro duct so that they can safely use it in publi c locat ions. Since the shape and usag e of the locking device may d iffer depending o n the model and th e manufacturer, for more in formation, refer to the User Manual supplie d [...]

3-1 Using the product 3 Using the product 3-1 Setting the Op timal Resolution If you turn the power on after purchasing the product, a message re garding the optimal resolution setting appea rs on the screen . Select a language and the optimal resolution. • The message appears up to 3 times if the reso lution has not been set to the optimal reso [...]

Using the product 3-2 3-2 Standard Signal Mode Table The LCD monitor has one optimal re solution for the best visual quality dep ending on the screen size due to the inherent characteristics of the panel, unlike for a CDT monitor. Therefore, the visual quality will be degraded if the optimal resolu tion is not set for the panel size. It is recommen[...]

3-3 Using the product 3-3 Standard Signal Mode Table The LCD monitor has one optimal re solution for the best visual quality dep ending on the screen size due to the inherent characteristics of the panel, unlike for a CDT monitor. Therefore, the visual quality will be degraded if the optimal resolu tion is not set for the panel size. It is recommen[...]

Using the product 3-4 3-4 Standard Signal Mode Table The LCD monitor has one optimal re solution for the best visual quality dep ending on the screen size due to the inherent characteristics of the panel, unlike for a CDT monitor. Therefore, the visual quality will be degraded if the optimal resolu tion is not set for the panel size. It is recommen[...]

3-5 Using the product 3-5 Standard Signal Mode Table The LCD monitor has one optimal re solution for the best visual quality dep ending on the screen size due to the inherent characteristics of the panel, unlike for a CDT monitor. Therefore, the visual quality will be degraded if the optimal resolu tion is not set for the panel size. It is recommen[...]

Using the product 3-6 3-6 Standard Signal Mode Table The LCD monitor has one optimal re solution for the best visual quality dep ending on the screen size due to the inherent characteristics of the panel, unlike for a CDT monitor. Therefore, the visual quality will be degraded if the optimal resolu tion is not set for the panel size. It is recommen[...]

3-6 Using the product Horizontal Frequen cy The time taken to scan one line from the left-most position to t he right-most position on the screen is called the horizontal c ycle and the reciprocal of the hori zontal cycle is called the horizon tal frequency. The horizontal fr equency is r epresented in kHz. Vertical Freque ncy A panel must display [...]

Using the product 3-7 3-7 Standard Signal Mode Table The LCD monitor has one optimal re solution for the best visual quality dep ending on the screen size due to the inherent characteristics of the panel, unlike for a CDT monitor. Therefore, the visual quality will be degraded if the optimal resolu tion is not set for the panel size. It is recommen[...]

3-7 Using the product Horizontal Frequen cy The time taken to scan one line from the left-most position to t he right-most position on the screen is called the horizontal c ycle and the reciprocal of the hori zontal cycle is called the horizon tal frequency. The horizontal fr equency is r epresented in kHz. Vertical Freque ncy A panel must display [...]

Using the product 3-8 3-8 Standard Signal Mode Table The LCD monitor has one optimal re solution for the best visual quality dep ending on the screen size due to the inherent characteristics of the panel, unlike for a CDT monitor. Therefore, the visual quality will be degraded if the optimal resolu tion is not set for the panel size. It is recommen[...]

3-8 Using the product Horizontal Frequen cy The time taken to scan one line from the left-most position to t he right-most position on the screen is called the horizontal c ycle and the reciprocal of the hori zontal cycle is called the horizon tal frequency. The horizontal fr equency is r epresented in kHz. Vertical Freque ncy A panel must display [...]

Using the product 3-9 3-9 Standard Signal Mode Table The LCD monitor has one optimal re solution for the best visual quality dep ending on the screen size due to the inherent characteristics of the panel, unlike for a CDT monitor. Therefore, the visual quality will be degraded if the optimal resolu tion is not set for the panel size. It is recommen[...]

3-9 Using the product Horizontal Frequen cy The time taken to scan one line from the left-most position to t he right-most position on the screen is called the horizontal c ycle and the reciprocal of the hori zontal cycle is called the horizon tal frequency. The horizontal fr equency is r epresented in kHz. Vertical Freque ncy A panel must display [...]

Using the product 3-10 3-10 Standard Signal Mode Table The LCD monitor has one optimal re solution for the best visual quality dep ending on the screen size due to the inherent characteristics of the panel, unlike for a CDT monitor. Therefore, the visual quality will be degraded if the optimal resolu tion is not set for the panel size. It is recomm[...]

3-10 Using the product Horizontal Frequen cy The time taken to scan one line from the left-most position to t he right-most position on the screen is called the horizontal c ycle and the reciprocal of the hori zontal cycle is called the horizon tal frequency. The horizontal fr equency is r epresented in kHz. Vertical Freque ncy A panel must display[...]

Using the product 3-11 3-11 Standard Signal Mode Table The LCD monitor has one optimal re solution for the best visual quality dep ending on the screen size due to the inherent characteristics of the panel, unlike for a CDT monitor. Therefore, the visual quality will be degraded if the optimal resolu tion is not set for the panel size. It is recomm[...]

3-11 Using the product Horizontal Frequen cy The time taken to scan one line from the left-most position to t he right-most position on the screen is called the horizontal c ycle and the reciprocal of the hori zontal cycle is called the horizon tal frequency. The horizontal fr equency is r epresented in kHz. Vertical Freque ncy A panel must display[...]

Using the product 3-12 3-12 Installing the Device Driver If you install th e device driver, you can se t up the appro priate resolution and fre quency for the product. The device driver is included on the CD-ROM supplied with the product. If the supplied dr ive file is corrupted, please visit a service center or Samsung Electronics website (http://[...]

3-13 Using the product 3-13 Product Operating Buttons Product Operating Buttons ICON DESCRIPTION Press this button to view the On Screen Display (OSD). This button is also used to exit the OS D or to return to a higher-leve l OSD menu * OSD Adjustment Lock This function locks the OSD in order to maintain the current settings or to prevent the setti[...]

Using the product 3-13 AUTO Press [AUTO] b utton to adjust the screen sett ings automatically This function is only available in Analo g mode. If the resolution settin gs are changed in the Display Properties, the AUTO adjustment fun c- tion is performed. Press this button to turn the product on or off • The buttons on the right of the product ar[...]

3-14 Using the product 3-14 Using the Screen Adjustment Menu (OSD: On Screen Display) The Screen Adjustment Menu (OSD: On Screen Display) Structure Monitor function s may vary according to models. Please refer to actual product. PICTURE Top Menus Sub Menus PICTURE Brightness Contrast Sharpness MagicBright Picture Mode MagicAngle Coarse Fine Respons[...]

Using the product 3-14 Sharpness Controls the clarity of details of pictures displayed on the screen • This menu is unavailable when <Mag icBright> is set to <Dynamic Contrast> or <Cinema> mode. • This menu is unavailable when <Mag icColor> is set to <Full> mode or <Intelligen t> mode. • This menu is unavai[...]

3-14 Using the product MagicAngle This feature allows you to see optimal scree n quality accord ing to your viewing position. When viewing the screen at an ang le from below, abov e or the side of the mo nitor, by setting the appropriate mode for each position you can o btain a similar pictu re quality as viewing the scre en directly from the front[...]

Using the product 3-14 COLOR Response Time Accelerates the response ti me of the LCD panel fast er than the origin al response time so that moving pictures appear sharper and more natural. • <Normal> • <Faster> •< F a s t e s t > • It is recommended setting the <Normal> or <F aster> when not viewing a movie. ?[...]

3-14 Using the product (This is unavailable when <Mag icBright> is set to <Dynamic Contrast> and <Cinema> mode.) Menu Description MagicColor Expresses natural colors more cl early without chan ging the picture quality usi ng proprietary digital picture quality improvement technology de veloped by Samsung Electroni cs. • <Off&[...]

Using the product 3-14 SIZE & POSITION Menu Description H-Position Moves the position of the display area on the screen horizontally. • This function is only ava ilable in Analog mode. • When a 720P, 1080i or 1080P si gnal is input in AV mode ,select <Screen Fi t >to adjust horizontal position in 0-6 levels. V-Position Moves the posit[...]

3-14 Using the product SETUP&RESET Menu Description Reset Use this function to restore t he visual quality and color settings to the factory defaults. • <No> - <Yes> Language Select a language for the OSD . The selected language is only applied to the produ ct OSD. This setting doe s not a ffect the other functions of the PC. Magi[...]

Using the product 3-14 INFORMATION Off Timer On /Off You can turn the Off Timer on or off. • <Off> - <On> Off Timer Setting Turns the power off automatically when the configured time is reached. When <On> of <Off Ti mer On/Off> is sele cted,This function is available only. Key Repeat Time Controls the repeat delay of a but[...]

4-1 Installing the Software 4 Installing the Software 4-1 Natural Color What is Natural Color ? This software works only for Samsung products and enables adju sting the displayed colors on the product and matches the colors on the product with the colors of th e printed pictures. For more information, re fer to the online help of the so ftware ( F1[...]

Installing the Software 4-2 4-2 MagicTune What is MagicTune? MagicTune is a software program that helps with monitor adj ustmen ts by providing comprehensive descriptions of monitor functions and easy-to-understand guidelines. Users can adjust the product with the mo use and the keyb oard without using th e operatin g buttons of the product. Instal[...]

4-2 Installing the Software 3. In the [Add/Remove] window, find and select MagicTun e™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 softwa re has been remo ved completely. For technical support, the [...]

Installing the Software 4-3 4-3 MultiScreen What is MultiScreen ? MultiScreen enable s users to use the monitor by partitioning multiple sectio ns. 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 installa tion does no t appea r on the main sc[...]

5-1 Troubleshooting 5 Troubleshooting 5-1 Monitor Self-Diagnosis • You can check if the pro duct is working pr operly using the Self-Diagnosis function. • If a blank screen is displa yed and the Power LED blinks even if the prod uct and the PC are prope rly connected, perform the self-diagnosis function according to th e procedures below. 1. Tu[...]

Troubleshooting 5-2 5-2 Before Requesting Service Please check the following befo re requesting After-Sales servic e. If the problem continues, please contact your nearest Samsung Electronics Service Center. A blank scre en appears / I cann ot turn the product on Is the power cord connected properly? Check the connection status of the power cord. I[...]

5-2 Troubleshooting The display area suddenly move s to an edge or to the center. Did you change the graphics card or the driver? Pleas e press the [AUTO] button to run the auto ad justment function. Did you change the resolution and frequen cy appropriate to the product? Set the resolution and the frequency to the ap propriate values in the graphi[...]

Troubleshooting 5-3 5-3 FAQ FAQ! PLEASE TRY THE FOLLOWING! How can I change the frequency (refresh rate) of the video signal? You have to change the frequency of the graphics card . Windows XP : Change the frequency by selecti ng Control Panel → Appearance and The mes → Display → Settings → Advanced → Monitor, and then ch ange the refresh[...]

6-1 More Information 6 More Information 6-1 Specifications Design and specificatio ns are subj ect to ch ange without prior notice. Class B (Information Communication equipme nt for residential use) This device is registered for EMC requirements for ho me use (Class B) . It can be used in all areas. (Class B equipment emits less electrom agnetic wa[...]

More Information 6-2 6-2 Power Saving Function This monitor ha s a built-in power ma nagement system called Po werS aver. This system saves energy by switching your monito r to low-power mode when it has not been used for a certain amount of time. Th e monitor automatica lly returns to normal operation when you press a key on the ke yboard. For ene[...]

6-3 More Information 6-3 Specifications Design and specificatio ns are subj ect to ch ange without prior notice. Class B (Information Communication equipme nt for residential use) This device is registered for EMC requirements for ho me use (Class B) . It can be used in all areas. (Class B equipment emits less electrom agnetic waves than Class A eq[...]

More Information 6-4 6-4 Power Saving Function This monitor ha s a built-in power ma nagement system called Po werS aver. This system saves energy by switching your monito r to low-power mode when it has not been used for a certain amount of time. Th e monitor automatica lly returns to normal operation when you press a key on the ke yboard. For ene[...]

6-5 More Information 6-5 Specifications Design and specificatio ns are subj ect to ch ange without prior notice. Class B (Information Communication equipme nt for residential use) This device is registered for EMC requirements for ho me use (Class B) . It can be used in all areas. (Class B equipment emits less electrom agnetic waves than Class A eq[...]

More Information 6-6 6-6 Power Saving Function This monitor ha s a built-in power ma nagement system called Po werS aver. This system saves energy by switching your monito r to low-power mode when it has not been used for a certain amount of time. Th e monitor automatica lly returns to normal operation when you press a key on the ke yboard. For ene[...]

6-7 More Information 6-7 Specifications Design and specificatio ns are subj ect to ch ange without prior notice. Class B (Information Communication equipme nt for residential use) This device is registered for EMC requirements for ho me use (Class B) . It can be used in all areas. (Class B equipment emits less electrom agnetic waves than Class A eq[...]

More Information 6-8 6-8 Power Saving Function This monitor ha s a built-in power ma nagement system called Po werS aver. This system saves energy by switching your monito r to low-power mode when it has not been used for a certain amount of time. Th e monitor automatica lly returns to normal operation when you press a key on the ke yboard. For ene[...]

6-9 More Information 6-9 Specifications Design and specificatio ns are subj ect to ch ange without prior notice. Class B (Information Communication equipme nt for residential use) This device is registered for EMC requirements for ho me use (Class B) . It can be used in all areas. (Class B equipment emits less electrom agnetic waves than Class A eq[...]

More Information 6-10 6-10 Power Saving Function This monitor ha s a built-in power ma nagement system called Po werS aver. This system saves energy by switching your monito r to low-power mode when it has not been used for a certain amount of time. Th e monitor automatica lly returns to normal operation when you press a key on the ke yboard. For e[...]

6-11 More Information 6-11 Specifications Design and specificatio ns are subj ect to ch ange without prior notice. Class B (Information Communication equipme nt for residential use) This device is registered for EMC requirements for ho me use (Class B) . It can be used in all areas. (Class B equipment emits less electrom agnetic waves than Class A [...]

More Information 6-12 6-12 Power Saving Function This monitor ha s a built-in power ma nagement system called Po werS aver. This system saves energy by switching your monito r to low-power mode when it has not been used for a certain amount of time. Th e monitor automatica lly returns to normal operation when you press a key on the ke yboard. For e[...]

6-13 More Information 6-13 Specifications Design and specificatio ns are subj ect to ch ange without prior notice. Class B (Information Communication equipme nt for residential use) This device is registered for EMC requirements for ho me use (Class B) . It can be used in all areas. (Class B equipment emits less electrom agnetic waves than Class A [...]

More Information 6-14 6-14 Power Saving Function This monitor ha s a built-in power ma nagement system called Po werS aver. This system saves energy by switching your monito r to low-power mode when it has not been used for a certain amount of time. Th e monitor automatica lly returns to normal operation when you press a key on the ke yboard. For e[...]

6-15 More Information 6-15 Specifications Design and specificatio ns are subj ect to ch ange without prior notice. Class B (Information Communication equipme nt for residential use) This device is registered for EMC requirements for ho me use (Class B) . It can be used in all areas. (Class B equipment emits less electrom agnetic waves than Class A [...]

More Information 6-16 6-16 Power Saving Function This monitor ha s a built-in power ma nagement system called Po werS aver. This system saves energy by switching your monito r to low-power mode when it has not been used for a certain amount of time. Th e monitor automatica lly returns to normal operation when you press a key on the ke yboard. For e[...]

6-17 More Information 6-17 Specifications Design and specificatio ns are subj ect to ch ange without prior notice. Class B (Information Communication equipme nt for residential use) This device is registered for EMC requirements for ho me use (Class B) . It can be used in all areas. (Class B equipment emits less electrom agnetic waves than Class A [...]

More Information 6-18 6-18 Power Saving Function This monitor ha s a built-in power ma nagement system called Po werS aver. This system saves energy by switching your monito r to low-power mode when it has not been used for a certain amount of time. Th e monitor automatica lly returns to normal operation when you press a key on the ke yboard. For e[...]

6-19 More Information 6-19 Specifications Design and specificatio ns are subj ect to ch ange without prior notice. Class B (Information Communication equipme nt for residential use) This device is registered for EMC requirements for ho me use (Class B) . It can be used in all areas. (Class B equipment emits less electrom agnetic waves than Class A [...]

More Information 6-20 6-20 Power Saving Function This monitor ha s a built-in power ma nagement system called Po werS aver. This system saves energy by switching your monito r to low-power mode when it has not been used for a certain amount of time. Th e monitor automatica lly returns to normal operation when you press a key on the ke yboard. For e[...]

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