Samsung P2370HD manual

SyncMaster P2270HD / P2370HD LCD TV Monitor User Manual[...]

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

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

1-2 Major Safety Precautions 1-2 Care and Maintenance External Surface and Screen Mainte nance 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 tempe[...]

Major Safety Precautions 1-3 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 countri es. Warning ICON NAME MEANING Warning Failing to follow the precaution s marked with this sign may result in a serious in jury or even a fatal[...]

1-3 Major 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 t he power co rd sup- plied by our company. In addition , do not use the power cord of another electric appliance. • Otherwise, it m[...]

Major Safety Precautions 1-3 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 heavie r, install the product on a flat and stable surface. Bend the outdoor antenna cable downw ards at the locat[...]

1-3 Major Safety Precautions Caution Usage Related Warning Avoid spraying cleansing agent di rectly onto the product. • This may result in discoloration or cracking of the exteri or of the produ ct or the panel coming off. When cleaning the product, disconnect the power cord and clean the product with the supplied cleaning cloth. • Avoid using [...]

Major Safety Precautions 1-3 Caution Avoid moving the product by pulling the power cord or antenna cable. • Otherwise, it may result in electric shock, fire or a problem wi th 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 explosio[...]

1-3 Major Safety Precautions Maintaining the Correct Post ure when Using this Product Keep the small accessories in a location out of the reach of children. Take care when adjusting the angl e of the product or the height of the stand. • If your hand or finger is ca ught, you may be injured. • If the product is tilted excessi vely, the product [...]

Installing the Product 2-1 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. The cleaning cloth is supplied with black high-gl ossy models only. CONTENTS Quick Setup Guide Product Warr[...]

2-2 Installing the Product 2-2 Installing the Stand Before assemb ling the product, plac e the product down on a flat and stable surface so that the screen is facing down wards. Insert the Stand Connector into the Stan d Ba se in the direction shown by the figure. Check if the Stand Conne ctor is firmly con nected. Turn the connecting screw at the [...]

Installing the Product 2-2 Hold the main body of the product with your hand as shown by the fig ure. Push the assembled stand into the ma in body in the direction of the arrow as shown in the figure. - Caution Do not lift the produc t holding onl y the stand[...]

2-3 Installing the Product 2-3 Removing the Stand Before removi ng the stand, place the product down on a fl at and stable surface so that the screen face s downwards. Place a soft cloth over the table to protec t the product and place the product face down. Hold the main body of the product with your hand a s shown by the figure. Pull the stand in[...]

Installing the Product 2-4 2-4 Attaching a Wall Mount/Desktop Stand Attaching a Wall Mount/D esktop Stand(not supplied) This product provides a stand mount of 75 m m x 75 mm (2 .95 x 2.95 inches) that complie s with the VESA specifications. 1. Turn the product off and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. 2. Place a soft cloth or cushion on a[...]

2-5 Installing the Product 2-5 Connecting to a Computer 1. Connect the product to a PC depending on the video outpu t supported by the PC. The connecting pa rt may differ depen ding on the p roduct model. When the graphics card provides a D-Sub <analog> ou tput • Connect the [PC IN] port of the product to th e [D-Sub] port of the PC with th[...]

Installing the Product 2-5 • Connect the [DVI-D IN] port of the product to the DVI port of the PC with the DVI cable. 2. Connect the [HDMI/PC/DVI-D AUDIO IN] port on the re ar side of the monitor to the sound card of the PC. 3. Connect one end of the power cord to the [ POWER ] port of the product and connect the other end of the power cord to th[...]

2-5 Installing the Product • You may enjoy clear and quali ty sound from the computer soun d card using the monito r's speakers. (You don't need to install separate speakers for yo ur computer.) • You may get a blank screen d epending on the type of vide o card you are using if you connect the D-sub and DVI cables simultaneously to on[...]

Installing the Product 2-6 2-6 Using it as a TV You may view television programs on the monitor if it is connect ed to an antenna or cab le/satellite system without i nstalling a ny separate TV reception hardware or so ftware on yo ur comput er. 1. Connect the cable/satellite or TV antenna cable to t he [ANT IN] port on the rear side of the monitor[...]

2-7 Installing the Product 2-7 Connecting an HDMI cable Connect the HDMI OUT port of the AV device (Blu-Ray/DVD/Ca ble/Satellite box) to the [HDMI IN] termi nal of the monitor using the HDMI cable. Press the [SOURCE] button at the front of the monitor or on the remote control to select <HDMI> mode. You do not need to make a separate audio con[...]

Installing the Product 2-8 2-8 Connecting Using a DVI to HDMI Cable 1. Connect the DVI output terminal of an external device to th e [HDMI IN] terminal of the monitor using a DVI to HDMI cable. 2. Connect the red and white plugs of an RCA to stereo (for PC ) cable to the same colored audio output terminals of the digi tal output device, and connect[...]

2-9 Installing the Product 2-9 Connecting a Component cable 1. Connect the VIDEO OUT port of the AV de vice (DVD /VCR/Cable/Satellite box) to the [COMPONENT IN [P R , P B , Y]] input ports using a component video cable [P R , P B ,Y]. 2. Connect the audio port of the AV device (DVD/VCR/Ca ble /Satellite box) to the [COMPONENT IN [R-AUDIO-L]] port o[...]

Installing the Product 2-10 2-10 Connecting a Scart cable 1. Connect the EXT(RGB) port of the monitor to the DVD Player using a SCART jack. 2. When a Scart device is connected to your moni tor, the Source automatically chan ges to EXT. • Connect to the DVD Devices input if the device has a [EXT [RGB]] jack. • You can watch DVD simply by hooking[...]

2-11 Installing the Product 2-11 Connecting COMMON INTERFACE 1. Insert the CI CARD into the CAM in t he direction of the arrow until it fits. 2. Insert the CAM with the CI CARD insta lled into the commo n interface slot. (Insert the CAM in th e direction of th e arrow, right up to the end so that it is para llel with the slot.) 3. Check if you can [...]

Installing the Product 2-12 2-12 Connecting to an Amplifier Connect the [DIGITAL AUDIO OU T (OPTICAL)] terminal of your monitor to the opti cal input of your amplifier usi ng an optical cable. • If no sound is emitted from the monitor, you need to use an amplifier. • For information on how to connect a speaker and amplifi er, refer to the respe[...]

2-13 Installing the Product 2-13 Connecting Headphones Connect your headphones to the Headphone connection terminal. 2-14 Kensington Lock A Kensington Lock is an anti-the ft device that enables users to lock the product so that they can safely use it in public locat ions. Since the shape and usag e of the locking device may diffe r depending on the[...]

Using the Product 3-1 3 Using the Product 3-1 Plug & Play Feature When the TV i s initially powered on, basic se ttings proceed automa tically and subsequently. 1. Press the [POWER ] button on the remote control. • You can also use the [ ] button on the TV. • The message <Select the OSD Language>. is displayed. 2. Press the [ ] button[...]

3-1 Using the Product 8. The description for the conne ction method providing the best HD screen quality is displayed. Check the description and press the [ ] button. 9. The message <Enjoy your TV.> is displayed. When you have finished, press the [ ] button. If you want to reset this feature... 1. Press the [MENU] button to display the menu. [...]

Using the Product 3-2 3-2 Viewinig the Control panel Touch one of the operati ng button s lightly. The LED bu ttons appear. ICON DESCRIPTION [ ] Use this button to select a function. Signals other than the TV signal ca n only be selected if the corresponding device is connected. The order in which the TV/external input signal changes. <PC> ?[...]

3-3 Using the Product 3-3 Remote Control The performance of the remote control may be affected by a TV o r other electronic devi ce operating near the produ ct, causing a malfuncti on due to interference with the frequency. POWER Turns the product On/Off. TV Selects the TV mode directly. Number Buttons Press to change the channel. PRE-CH This butto[...]

Using the Product 3-3 Installing Batteries in the Remote Control 1. Lift the cover at the back of the remote control upward as shown in the figure. 2. Install two AAA size batteries. Make sure to match the +and - ends of the ba tteries with the diagram inside the compartmen t. 3. Close the cover. Remove the batteries and store them in a cool, dry p[...]

3-4 Using the Product 3-4 Teletext Feature Most television stations provide written info rmation services via Teletext. The index page of the teletext service gi ves you information on ho w to use the service. In addition, you can se lect various options to suit your requirements by u sing the remote control buttons. For teletext information to be [...]

Using the Product 3-4 (exit) Exit from the teletext display. (page up) Used to display the next teletext page. (index) Used to display the index (contents) page at any time while you are viewing teletext. (page down) Used to display the previous tele- text page. (store) Used to store the teletext pages. (mode) Press to select the teletext mode (LIS[...]

3-5 Using the Product 3-5 Using the Screen Adjustment Menu (OSD: On Screen Display) The Screen Adjustment Men u (O SD: On Screen Display) Structure Available Modes The icons below re present the input signals that are di splayed when selecting an item in the So urce List . TOP MENUS SUB MENUS Picture [PC / DVI] MagicBright Contrast Brightness Sharp[...]

Using the Product 3-5 Picture [PC / DVI ] The default setting may be different depending on the selected Input Mode (input signal sou rce selected in External Input List) and the selected resoluti on MENU DESCRIPTION MagicBright <MagicBright> is a featur e providing an optimum viewing envir on ment depending on the contents of the image you a[...]

3-5 Using the Product Picture [ TV / Ext. / Component / HDMI ] Screen • <Coarse> Removes noise such as vertical stripes. <Coarse> adjustment may move the screen image ar ea. You may relocate it to the center using the horizontal control menu •< F i n e > Removes noise such as horizontal stri pes. If the noise persists even aft[...]

Using the Product 3-5 MENU DESCRIPTION Mode You can select the type of picture which best corresponds to you r viewing requirements. You can activate either <Dynamic>, <Standard>, or <Movie>. • <Dynamic> Selects the picture for high-d efinition in a brigh t room. • <Standard> Selects the picture for o ptimum displa[...]

3-5 Using the Product Picture Options • <Colou r Tone> The tone of the col or can be changed. • <Cool> - <Normal> - <Warm1> - <Warm2> • <Warm1> or <Warm2> i s only activate d when the picture mode is <Movie>. • Settings can be adjusted and store d for each external device you have connected to[...]

Using the Product 3-5 Sound • <Digital NR> Digital Noise Reduction. If the broadcast signal receive d by your TV is weak, you can activa te the Digital Noi se Reduction feature to help reduce any static and ghosting that may appear on the screen. • <Off> - <Low> - <Medium> - <High> - <Auto> • <HDMI Black[...]

3-5 Using the Product MENU DESCRIPTION Mode • <Standard> Choose Standard fo r the st andard factory settings. • <Music> Choose Music when watching music videos or co ncerts. •< M o v i e > Choose Movie when viewing movies. • <Clear Voice > Emphasizes voice over other sounds. • <Custom > Choose Custom if yo u [...]

Using the Product 3-5 Channel Audio Description This is an auxiliary audio fun ction that pr ovides an additional audio tra ck for visually challenged per- sons. This function handles the Audio Stream for t he AD (Audio Descri ption), when it is sent along with the Main audio from the broadcaster. Users ca n turn the Audio Description On or Off and[...]

3-5 Using the Product MENU DESCRIPTION Country Select the country in w hich th e product is bei ng used before you us e the Auto Store fe ature. If you do not see your country in the list, select others. • <Digital C hannel> You can change the cou ntry for digital channe ls. • <Analogue Ch annel> You can change the country for analo[...]

Using the Product 3-5 Manual Store You can scan the frequency ranges available on your televi sion in your area and store all the chan- nels found manua lly. • <Digital C hannel> Manual store for digital channel s. • <Channel> Set the Channel number using the ▲ , ▼ or number (0~9) buttons • <Frequency> Set the frequency [...]

3-5 Using the Product Now & Next Guide / Full Guide / Default Guide The EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) informatio n is provided by the broadcasters. Programme entries may appear blank or out of date as a result of the information broadcast on a given channel. The display will dynamically update as so on as new information becomes availab le. [...]

Using the Product 3-5 Channel List Using this menu, you can Add / Delete or set Favourite ch annels and use the program guide for digi- tal broadcasts. You can select these options by simply pressing the [CH LIST] button on the remote control. • <All Channels> - Sho ws all currently available channels. • <Added Chann els> - Shows al[...]

3-5 Using the Product Setup MENU DESCRIPTION Plug & Play This brings up the menu items t hat appeared when you first plugged in the TV. Language The language chosen affects only the langu age of the OSD. Time • <Clock> Setting the clock is necessary in order to use the various timer featu res of the TV. • <Clock Mode> You can se[...]

Using the Product 3-5 • <Timer1 / Timer2 / Timer3> Three different on / off timer settings can be made . You must set the clock first. • <On Time> Set the <hour>, <minute>, <am/pm >, and <activate/inactiva te>. (To activate the timer with the setting you’ve chosen, set to Activate.) • <Off Tim e> Se[...]

3-5 Using the Product Child Lock This fea ture allows you to preve nt unauthoriz ed users, such as children, from watching unsuitable programme by muting out video and audio. • <Off>-<O n> • Before the setup screen appears , th e PIN number input screen appears. Enter your 4 digit PIN number. • The default PIN number of a new TV s[...]

Using the Product 3-5 Preference Primary Audio Language / Secondary Au dio Language / Primary Subtitle Language /Secondary Sub - title Language / Primary Teletext Lan guage /Secondary Teletext Lang uage Using this feature, users can sele ct one of the languages. The language selected here is the default when the user se lects a channel. If you chan[...]

3-5 Using the Product Input Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) What is <Anynet+ > ? <Anynet+> is a functi on that enabl es yo u to control all connected Samsung devices that support <Anynet+> with your Samsung TV‘s remo te. The <Anynet+ > system can be used only with Samsung devices that have the <Anynet+> feat ure. To be sure you r[...]

Using the Product 3-5 Connecting Anynet+ Devices 1. Connect the [ HDMI IN ] jack on the TV and the HDMI OUT jack of the corresponding <Anynet+> device using an HDMI cable. 2. Connect the [ HDMI IN ] jack of the home theatre and the HDMI OUT ja ck of the correspond ing <Anynet+> device using an HDMI cable. Connect the Optical cable betwe[...]

3-5 Using the Product Setup • <Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)> To use the <Anynet+ > Function, <Anyne t+ (HDMI-CEC)> must be set to On. When the <Anynet+ (H DMI-CEC) >function is disabled, a ll the< Anynet+> related operations are deacti vated. • <Auto Turn Off> Setting an <Anynet+> Device to turn Off automatically[...]

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3-5 Using the Product MENU DESCRIPTION Self Diagnosis • <Picture Test> If you think you have a picture problem , perform the picture test. Check the colour pattern on the screen to see if the problem still exists. • <Yes> : If the test pattern does not appear or t here is noi se in the test pattern, select <Yes>. There may be [...]

Using the Product 3-5 HD Connection Guide This menu presents the connection method t hat provides the optimal quality for the HDTV. Refer to this information when connecting external devices to the TV. Contact Samsung View this information when your TV does not work properly or when you want to upgrade the soft- ware. You can view the information r[...]

3-6 Using the Product 3-6 Installing the Device Driver If you install th e device driver, you can set up the appropriate resolution and frequency for the product. T he device driver is included on the CD supplied with the product. If the supp lied drive file is corru pted, please visit the Samsung Electronics website (www.samsung.com), and downloa [...]

Using the Product 3-7 3-7 Standard Signal Mode Table An LCD monitor has one optimal re solution for the best vi sual quality depending on the screen size du e to the inheren t characteristics of the pan el, unlike a CDT mo nitor. Therefore, the visual quality will be degraded if the optimal resolu tion is not set for the panel size. It is recommend[...]

4-1 Installing the Software 4 Installing the Software 4-1 Natural Color What is Natural Color ? This software is for Samsung products only and enab les you to adju st the displayed colors on the product so they more closely match the colors of printed pictures. Fo r more inform ation, refer to the online help of the software (F1). Natural Color is [...]

Installing the Software 4-2 4-2 MultiScreen What is MultiScreen ? MultiScreen enable s you to partition multiple sections on the Monitor. 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 appear on the main screen, find [...]

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 blin ks even if the product a nd the PC are properly conne cted, perform the self-diagnosis function according to th e procedures below. 1. T[...]

Troubleshooting 5-2 5-2 Before Requesting Service Please check the following befo re requesting After-Sales servic e. If the problem continues, plea se contact your nearest Samsung Electronics Service Center. PROBLEMS RELATED TO INSTALLATION ( PC MODE) The monitor screen flickers. Check if the signal cable between the computer and the moni tor is s[...]

5-2 Troubleshooting NOTE ON THE PRODUCT APPEARANCE You may see small particles if you look closely at the edge of the bezel surro unding the screen. This is part of the product' s design and is not a defect.[...]

Troubleshooting 5-3 5-3 FAQ FAQ PLEASE TRY THE FOLLOWING! How can I change the frequency o f the video sig- nal? You have to change the frequency of the graphics card. (For more information, refer to the User Manual of the computer or the graphics card.) How can I change the resolution? Windows XP: Change the resolution by selectin g Control Panel [...]

6-1 More Information 6 More Information 6-1 Specifications Class B (Information Communication Equipment fo r Home Use) This device has been registered regardin g EMI for home use (Class B). It may be used in all areas. (Class B equipment emits less electromagnetic waves than Class A equipment.) MODEL NAME P2270HD P2370HD LCD Panel Screen Size 21.53[...]

More Information 6-2 6-2 Power Saving Function This product provides a power saving func tion that automatical ly tu rns the screen off when the product is not used for a predetermined period of time to reduce power consumption. If t he product enters power sa ving mode, the power LED turns to a different color to indicate that the product is in po[...]

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More Information 6-4 6-4 Correct Disposal CORRECT DISPOSAL OF THIS PRODUCT (WASTE ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT) (Applicable in the European Union and other Eur opean countries wi th sepa rate collection systems) This marking on the product, accessories or literature ind i cates that the product and its electronic accessories (e.g. charger,[...]

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