Samsung B2430HD manuale d’uso

SyncMaster B2230HD B2330HD B2430HD LCD TV 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 Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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. • The contents of this manual are subject to change without prior not[...]

1-1 Major Safety Precautions Copyright Notice Copyright © 2010 Sams un g Ele ctronics 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, distri buted or used in any form without the writte n permission of Samsung Electron[...]

Major Safety Precautions 1-2 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[...]

1-3 Major Safety Precautions 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 coun tries. 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[...]

Major Safety Precautions 1-3 Caution Installation Related Warning Avoid unplugging the powe r plug while the product is operating. • Otherwise, it may damage the produ ct due to electric shock. Make sure to use only the power cord sup- plied by our company. In additi on, do not use the power cord of another electric appli- ance. • Otherwise, it[...]

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

Major Safety Precautions 1-3 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 [...]

1-3 Major Safety Precautions 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 ca ble. When a gas leak occurs, do not touch the product or the power plug and ventila te immediately. • A spark may result in an explosi[...]

Major Safety Precautions 1-3 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 caught, you may be injured. • If the product is tilted excessi vely, the product m[...]

2-1 Installing the Product 2 Installing the Product 2-1 Package Contents • Unpack the product and check if all of the following contents have been includ ed. • 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[...]

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. Insert the Stand Connector into the Stan d Base in the direction shown by the figure. Check if the Stand Conne ctor is firmly con nected. Turn the connecting screw at the b[...]

2-2 Installing the Product Hold the main body of the product with your hand as shown by the figure. 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.[...]

Installing the Product 2-3 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 faces downwards. Place a soft cloth over the table to protec t the pro duct and place the product face down. Hold the main body of the product wi th your hand as shown by the figu re. Pull the stand i[...]

2-4 Installing the Product 2-4 Attaching a Wall Mount/Desktop Stand Attaching a Wall Mount/De sktop Stand(not supplied) This product complies with 75 mm x 75 mm (2 .95 x 2.95 inches) 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 flat surface to protect the panel an[...]

Installing the Product 2-5 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 de pending on th e product mo del. When the graphics card provides a D-Sub (analog) output • Connect the [ PC IN ] port of the product to the D-Sub port of the PC with the D-Sub[...]

2-5 Installing the Product 2. Connect the [HDMI/PC/DVI-D AUDIO IN] port on the re ar side of the monitor to th e sound card o f the PC. 3. To use the monitor, connect the power cable to a power outlet and the [POWER] port on the monitor. (The input voltage is switched automati cally.)[...]

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

2-6 Installing the Product 2-6 Using it as a TV You may view television programs on the monitor if it is connect ed to an antenna o r cable system with out installing a ny separate TV reception hardware or so ftware on your comp uter. 1. Connect the cable or TV antenna cable to t he [ANT IN] port on the rear side of the monitor. • When using an i[...]

Installing the Product 2-7 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 (DVI) IN ] terminal of the monito r 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 au[...]

2-8 Installing the Product 2-8 Connecting Using a DVI to HDMI Cable 1. Connect the DVI output terminal of an external device to th e [HDMI (DVI) 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 c[...]

Installing the Product 2-9 2-9 Connecting a Component cable 1. Connect the VIDEO OUT port of the AV device (DVD/VCR/ Cable/Satellite box) to th e [COMPONENT IN / AV 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/Cable/S atellite box) to the [AUDIO IN (R -AUDIO-L)] po[...]

2-10 Installing the Product 2-10 Connecting AV Devices 1. Connect the port of the AV device (DVD /VCR/Cable/Satellite box/Camcorder) to the [AUDIO IN (R-AUDIO-L)] port of the product. 2. Connect the video output terminal of the AV de vice and the [COMPONENT IN / AV IN (P R , P B , Y)] of the monitor using a video cable. 3. Select <AV> using t[...]

Installing the Product 2-11 2-11 Connecting to an Amplifier Connect the [DIGITAL AUDIO OU T (OPTICAL)] terminal of your monitor to the optical input of your ampli fier using 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 respec[...]

2-12 Installing the Product 2-12 Connecting Headphones Connect your headphones to the Headphone connection terminal.[...]

Installing the Product 2-13 2-13 Kensington Lock A Kensington Lock is an anti-the ft device that ena bles 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 differ depe nding on the model and th e manuf acturer, refer to th e User Manual supplied with the locking dev[...]

3-1 Using the Product 3 Using the Product 3-1 Plug & Play Feature When the TV i s initially po wered on, basic settings proceed au tomatically and subsequently. 1. Press the [POWER ] button on the remote control. • You can also use the [ ] button on the TV. • The message <Select Language of the OSD.> is displayed. 2. Press the [ ] but[...]

Using the Product 3-1 1. Press the [MENU] button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select <Setup>, then press the [ ] button. 2. Press the [ ] button agai n to select <Plug & Play>. The <Plug & Play> fe ature is only available i n the TV mode.[...]

3-2 Using the Product 3-2 Viewing the Control panel ICON DESCRIPTION [ SOURCE ] Toggles between all the available input sou r ces. In the on-screen menu, use this but- ton as you would use the [ ] button on the remote control. [MENU] Press this button to view the On Screen Display (OSD). This button is al so used to exit the OSD or to return to a h[...]

Using the Product 3-3 3-3 Remote Control • The performance of the remote control may be affected by a TV or other electronic devi ce operating near the product, causing a malfunction due to interferen ce with the frequency. • This is a special remote control for the visually impair ed persons and has Braill e points on the Power, Channel and Vo[...]

3-3 Using the Product 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 compartment. 3. Close the cover. Remove the batteries and store them in a cool, dry pl[...]

Using the Product 3-4 3-4 Using the Screen Adjustment Menu (OSD: On Screen Display) The Screen Adjustment Men u (O SD: On Screen Display) Structure Picture [PC / HDMI PC Timing] The default setting may be differe nt depending o n the selected Input Mo de (input signal source selected in External Input List) and the selected resoluti on. TOP MENUS S[...]

3-4 Using the Product MENU DESCRIPTION MagicBright <MagicBright> is a featur e providing an optimum viewing envir onment depending on th e contents of the image you are watching. Currently five different mo des are available: <Entertain>, <Internet>, <Text>, <Dynamic Contra st> and <Cus tom>. Each mode has its ow[...]

Using the Product 3-4 Eco Solution You can choose various op ti ons of <Energy Saving> features. • <Energy Saving > You can reduce the power consumption by ad justing the screen brightness. • <Off> - <L ow> - <Med ium> - <High > - <Pictur e Off> - <Aut o> • If you se lect <Picture Of f>, t[...]

3-4 Using the Product Picture [ TV / AV / Component / HDMI ] 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> [...]

Using the Product 3-4 Backlight / Contrast / Brightness / Sharp- ness / Color / Tint (G/ R) Your product has several settin g options that allow you to con trol the picture q uality. • <Backlight > - Adjusts the brightness of LCD back light. • <Contrast> - Adjusts the cont rast level of the picture. • <Brightness> - Adjusts [...]

3-4 Using the Product Picture Options • <Color Tone> The tone of the col or can be changed. • <Cool> - <Normal> - <Warm1> - <Warm2> Settings can be adjusted and stored for each ex ternal device you have connected to an input of the TV. • <Size> You can switch the Size. • <16:9> - Sets the picture to[...]

Using the Product 3-4 Sound • <Digital Noise Filter> If the broadcast signal receive d by your TV is weak, you can acti vate the <Digi tal Noise Fi lter> feature to reduce any static and ghostin g that may appear on the screen. • When the signal is weak, try other options un til the best picture is displayed. • <Auto Visualisat[...]

3-4 Using the Product MENU DESCRIPTION Mode • <Stand ard> Choose Standard fo r the st andard factory settin gs. • <Music> Choose Music when watching music videos or concerts. •< M o v i e > Choose Movie when viewing movies. • <Clear Voice> Emphasizes voice over other sounds. •< A m p l i f y > Increase the in[...]

Using the Product 3-4 Multi-Track Sound • <Mono> Choose for channels that are broad casting in mono or if you are having difficulty receiving a stereo signal. • <Stereo> Choose for channels that are broadcasting in stereo. • <SAP> Choose to listen to the Separate Audio Program , which is usually a foreign-languag e translati[...]

3-4 Using the Product Channel MENU DESCRIPTION Antenna You can select antenna or cable TV. If [ANT IN] connected, select the antenna input you want. If the antenna inp ut is not selected prop- erly, noise may appear on the screen. • <Air> - <Cable> Auto Program The TV automatically cycles through all of the available channels and stor[...]

Using the Product 3-4 Channel L ist Using this menu, you can Add / Delete or set Favorite channels and use the program guide for digital broadcasts. You can select these options by simply pressing the [CH LIST] b utton on the re mote control. • <All Channels> - Shows all currently available channels. • <Added Chann els> - Shows all [...]

3-4 Using the Product Setup MENU DESCRIPTION Plug & Play This brings up the menu items t hat appeared when you first plug ged in the TV. Time • <Clock> Setting the clock is necessary in order to use the various timer features of the TV. • <Clock Mode> You can set up the current time manually or automatically. • <Auto> - [...]

Using the Product 3-4 • <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 t he timer with the settin g you’ve chosen, set to Activate.) • <Off Tim e> [...]

3-4 Using the Product Caption • <Caption> You can switch the caption function on or off. If captions are not available, they will not be displayed on the screen . • <Off> - <On> • Press the [CC] turn the Caption on or off. • The <Caption> feature doesn’t work in <Compon ent>, <HDMI> or <PC> modes.[...]

Using the Product 3-4 Security The PIN input screen appears, Enter your 4 digit PIN number. •< V - C h i p > The <V-Chip> feature automatically locks out progra ms that are deemed i nappropriate for children. The user must enter a PI N (personal ID number) befo re any of the <V-Chip> restrictions are set up or changed. • <V[...]

3-4 Using the Product General • <Max. Power Saving> - Conserve power by turn i ng the monitor off when the PC is not used for a specified period. • <Off> - <On> Available only <PC> mode. • <Game Mode> - When connecting to a game consol e such as Pl ayStation™ or Xbox™, you can enjoy a more realistic gaming ex[...]

Using the Product 3-4 PIP You can use the PIP feature to simultaneously watch the TV tuner and one extemal video source. This product has one built-in tuner, which does not allow PIP to function in the same mode. Press the [TOOLS] button to display the <Tools > menu. You can also set the <PIP> by selecting <Tools> → <PIP>.[...]

3-4 Using the Product Input MENU DESCRIPTION Source List Use to select <PC>, <TV> or an external input source connected to the M onitor. Use to select the screen of your choice. You can use the [SOURCE] bu tton on the remote control. <PC> - <TV> - <AV> - <Component> - <HDMI1 > - <HDMI2> - <USB> [...]

Using the Product 3-4 Application Support MENU DESCRIPTION Media Play Enjoy photos, music and/or movie fi le s saved on a USB Mass S torage Class (MSC) device. See "3-5. Media Play" for deta ils. Anynet+ (HDMI - CEC) What is Anynet+ ? <Anynet+> is a function that enables you to control all connected Samsung devices that support <[...]

3-4 Using the Product MENU DESCRIPTION Self Diagnosis • <Picture Test> If you think you have a picture proble m, perform the picture test. Check the color pattern on the screen to see if the problem still exists. • <Yes> : If the test pattern does not appear or t here is noise in the test pattern, select <Yes>. There may be a [...]

Using the Product 3-5 3-5 Media Play Connecting a USB Device 1. Turn on your TV. 2. Connect a USB device containing photo, music and/or mo vie files to the [USB] jack on the back of the TV. 3. When USB is connected to the TV, a popup window ap pears. Then you can select <Media Play>. It might not work properly with unlicenced multimedia files[...]

3-5 Using the Product • If the files are sorted by Basic View, up to 1000 files can be disp layed in each folder. • MP3 files with DR M that have been downloaded from a non-free site cannot be played. Digital Rights Management(DRM) is a technology that supports the crea tion, distribu tion and managem ent of the content in an integrated and com[...]

Using the Product 3-5 Videos Playing Video 1. Press the or button to select <Videos>, th en press the [ ] button in the <Media Play> menu. 2. Press the button to select the desired vi deo in the file list. 3. Press the [ ] button or [ ] (Play) button. • The selected file is displa yed on the top with its playing time. • If video tim[...]

3-5 Using the Product • Supported Video Formats SubViewer .sub string-based Micro DVD .sub or .txt string-based FILE EXTENSION CONTAINER VIDEO CODEC RESOLUTION FRAME RATE (FPS) BIT RATE (MBPS) AUDIO CODEC *.avi *.mkv AVI MKV Divx 3.11 / 4.x / 5.1 / 6.0 1920 x 1080 6 ~ 30 8 MP3 AC3 LPCM ADPCM DTS Core XviD 19 20 x 1080 6 ~ 30 8 H.264 BP / MP / HP [...]

Using the Product 3-5 Other Restrictions • If there are problems with the contents of a codec, the codec will not be supported . • If the information for a Container is incorrect and the file is in error, the Container will not be able to play corre ctly. • Sound or video may not work if the c ontents have a standard bitrate/frame ra te abo v[...]

3-5 Using the Product Music Playing Music 1. Press the or button to select <Music>, then press the [ ] button in the <Media Play> menu. 2. Press the button to select th e desired file in the file list. 3. Press the [ ] button or [ ] (Play) button. • During playing the music, you ca n search using the and button. • [ ] (REW) and [ ] [...]

Using the Product 3-5 • The <BGM Mode> cannot be changed until the BGM has fi nished loading. Playing the Multiple Files Playing the selected video/music/p hoto files 1. Press the Yellow button in the file list to select the desired fi le. 2. Repeat the above operation to select multiple fil es. • The mark appears to the left of the selec[...]

3-5 Using the Product Videos / Music / Photos Play Option menu During playing a file, press the TOOLS button. Earliest Date It sorts and shows files by earliest date. Artist It sorts the music file by artist in alphabetical. Album It sorts the music file by album in alphabetical order. Genre It sorts music files by the gen re. Mood It sorts music f[...]

Using the Product 3-5 Settings Using the Settings Menu MENU DESCRIPTION Continuous Movie Play Help Select to display the help pop-up message for continuous movie playback. • <On> - <Off> Get the DivX® VOD registration code Shows the registration code au thorized for the TV. If you conne ct to the DivX web site and reg ister the regis[...]

3-6 Using the Product 3-6 Anynet+ (HDMI - CEC) What is Anynet+? <Anynet+> is a fu nction that enables yo u to control all connected Samsung de vices that support <Anynet+> with your Samsung TV‘s remo te. The <Anynet+> system can be used only with Samsung devices that hav e the <Anynet+> feature. To be sure your Samsung dev[...]

Using the Product 3-6 <Anynet+> Menu The <Anynet+> menu changes de pending on the type and st atus of the Anynet+ device s connected to the TV. If more than one recording device is connected, they are disp layed as (*recorder) and if only one recording device is connected, it will be represented a s (*device_name). Setting Up Anynet+ Pr[...]

3-6 Using the Product MENU DESCRIPTION Device List 1. Press the [TOOLS] button. Press the [ ] button to select <Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)>. 2. Press the or button to select <Device List>, then press the [ ] button. - <Anynet+> devices connected to the TV are listed. - If you cannot find a device you want, press the red button to scan for[...]

Using the Product 3-7 3-7 Installing the Device Driver If you install the d evice driver, you can set up the appropriate resolution and fre quency for the product. The device driver is included on the CD supplied with the product. If the supplied drive file is co rrupted, please visit the Samsung Electronics website (www.samsung.com), and downloa d[...]

3-8 Using the Product 3-8 Standard Signal Mode Table An LCD monitor has one optimal re solution for the best vi sual quality dep ending on the screen size due to the inherent characteristics of the pan el, unlike a CDT monitor. Therefore, the visual quality will be degraded if the optimal resolution is not set for the panel size. It is recommended [...]

Installing the Software 4-1 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 . For more inform ation, refer to the online help of the software (F1). Natural Color is [...]

4-2 Installing the Software 4-2 MultiScreen What is MultiScreen ? MultiScreen enables 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 appea r on the mai n screen, find[...]

Troubleshooting 5-1 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 d isplayed and the Power LED blinks even if the product and the PC are prope rly connected, perform the self-diagnosis function accord ing to the procedures below. 1. Tur[...]

5-2 Troubleshooting 5-2 Before Requesting Service Please check the following before requesting After-Sales servic e. If the problem conti nues, please contact your nearest Samsung Electronics Service Center. PROBLEMS RELATED TO INSTALLATION (PC MODE) The monitor screen flickers. Check if the signa l cable between the computer and the monitor is sec[...]

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

5-3 Troubleshooting 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 graphi cs card. Windows XP : Change the frequency by sele cting Control Panel → Appearance and Theme s → Display → Settings → Advanced → Moni- tor, and then change the refresh rate under [...]

Troubleshooting 5-3 Can I watch digital T V broadcasting with an ana- log TV? No. The analog TV cannot interp ret digital signals. Therefore, a di gital TV is required to watch digital TV bro adcasting. Can I use my present antenna to receive digital broadcasting? As for existing analog TV, digital TV is desig ned so that digital broadcast- ing sig[...]

6-1 More Information 6 More Information 6-1 Specifications Class B (Information Communication Equipment fo r Home Use) This device is registered for EMC requir ements for ho me use (Class B). It can be used in all areas. (Class B equipment emits less electromagnetic waves than Class A equipment.) MODEL NAME B2230HD B2 330HD B2430HD LCD Panel Screen[...]

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 po wer saving mode, the power LED turns to a different color to indicate that the product is in po[...]

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