Samsung SyncMaster P2370HD manuale d’uso

SyncMaster P2370HD P2570HD P2770HD LCD TV Monitor User Manual The color and the appearance may differ depending on the product, and the specificatio ns are subject 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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 without prior notice for p erfo[...]

1-2 Care and Maintenance External Surface and Screen Maintenanc e Securing the Installation Space • Keep the required distances between th e product and other objects (e.g. walls) to ensure proper ve ntilation. Failing to do so may result in fire or a problem with t he product due to an increase in the internal temperature. Install the p roduct s[...]

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 precautio ns marked with this sign may result in a serious injury or even a fatali[...]

1-3 Major Safety Precautions Caution Installation Related Warning Avoid unplugging the power plug whi le the product is operating. • Otherwise, it may damage the product due to electric shock. Make sure to us e only the p ower cord sup- plied by our company. In addition, d o not use the power cord of another electric appliance. • Otherwise, it [...]

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 heavier, i nstall 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 with 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 explosion[...]

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 angle 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 m[...]

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 Installation Manual Product Wa[...]

2-2 Installing the Product 2-2 Installing the Stand Before assemb ling the product, place the product down on a flat and stable surface so that the screen is facing downwards. Insert the Stand Connector into the Stand Base in th e direction shown by the f i g u r e . Check if the Stand Connector is firmly con nected. Turn the connecting screw at th[...]

Installing the Product 2-2 Hold the main body of the product with your hand a s shown by the figure. Push the assembled stand into the main bod y 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 removing the sta nd, 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 as 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/De sktop Stand(not supplied) P2 3 70HD : This product complies with 75 mm x 75 mm (2.95 x 2.95 inches) VESA specifications. P2570HD : This product complies with 100 mm x 1 00 mm (3.94 x 3.94 inches) VESA specifications. P2770HD : This product complies with 10[...]

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 part may differ depen ding on the pr oduct model. When the graphics card provides a D-Sub (analog) output • Connect the [PC IN] port of the product to th e [D-Sub] port of the PC with the D-Sub [...]

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 mon itor 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[...]

2-5 Installing the Product • You may enjoy clear and quality sou nd from the computer soun d card using the monitor's spe akers. (You don't need to install separate speakers for your co mputer.) • 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 devi ce (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/Cable/Satellite box) to the [COMPONENT IN [[R-AUDIO-L]] port of[...]

Installing the Product 2-10 2-10 Connecting AV Devices 1. Connect the port of the AV device (DVD/V CR/Cable/Satell ite box/Camcorder) to the [ AV IN [ R-AUDIO-L ] port of the product. 2. Connect the video output terminal of the AV devi ce and the [AV IN [VIDEO]] of the monitor using a video cable. 3. Select [AV]using the <SO URCE> button on t[...]

2-11 Installing the Product 2-11 Connecting to an Amplifier Connect the [DIGITAL AUDIO OU T (OPTICAL)] terminal of your monitor to the opti cal input of your amplifier using an op tical 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[...]

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

2-13 Installing the Product 2-13 Kensington Lock A Kensington Lock is an anti-the ft device that enables users to lock the product so that th ey can safely use it in public locat ions. Since the shape and usag e of the locking device may diffe r depending on the mo del and the manufa cturer, for mo re information, refer to the User Manual supplied [...]

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 Language of the OSD.> is displayed. 2. Press the [ ] button.[...]

3-1 Using the Product 10. The message <Enjoy your TV.> is displ ayed. When you have finished, press the [ ] button. If you want to reset this feature... 1. Press the [MENU] button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select <Setup>, then press the [ ] button. 2. Press the [ ] b utton again to sele ct <Plug & Play&g[...]

Using the Product 3-2 3-2 Viewing the Control panel Touch one of th e operatin g buttons ligh tly. The LED button s 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 whi ch the TV/external inp ut 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 device o perating near the product, 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 button[...]

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

3-4 Using the Product 3-4 Using the Screen Adjustment Menu (OSD: On Screen Display) The Screen Adjustment Menu (OSD : O n Screen Display) Structure Available Modes The icons below represent the input signals th at are displaye d when selectin g an item in the < Source List > . TOP MENUS SUB MENUS Picture [PC / DVI] MagicBright Contrast Bright[...]

Using the Product 3-4 Picture [PC / DVI ] The default setting may be different de pending on the selected Input Mode (input signal source selected in External Input List) and the selected resolution MENU DESCRIPTION MagicBright <MagicBright> is a featur e providing an optimum viewing envir onment depe nding on the contents of the image you ar[...]

3-4 Using the Product Picture [ TV / AV / 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 strip es. If the noise persists even after[...]

Using the Product 3-4 MENU DESCRIPTION Mode The Monitor has three automatic picture setti ngs (<Dynamic>, <S tandard>, and <Movie>) that are preset at the factory. You can activate either <Dynamic>, <Standard>, or <Movie>. • <Dynamic> Selects the picture for high-d efinition in a brigh t room. • <Sta[...]

3-4 Using the Product Picture Options • <Color Tone> The tone of the color ca n 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 yo u have connected to [...]

Using the Product 3-4 Sound 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[...]

3-4 Using the Product Channel Multi-Track So und • <Mono> Choose for channels that are broadc asting in mono or if you are having difficulty receiving a stereo signal. • <Stereo> Choose for channels that are broadcastin g in stereo. • <SAP> Choose to listen to the Separate Audio Program , wh ich is usually a forei gn-languag[...]

Using the Product 3-4 MENU DESCRIPTION Antenna You can select an tenna or cable TV. If [ANT IN] connected, select the antenna in put you want. If the antenna input 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 stores them[...]

3-4 Using the Product Channel List Using this menu, you can add / delete or se t favorite channels and use the program guide fo r digital broadcasts. You can select these options by simply pressing the [CH LIST] button o n the remote control. • <All Channels> - Sho ws all currently available channels. • <Added Channels> - Shows all [...]

Using the Product 3-4 Setup MENU DESCRIPTION Plug & Play This brings up the menu items t hat appe ared when you first plugged in the TV. Language You can set the menu language. The language chosen affects on ly the language of the OSD. Time • <Clock> Setting the clock is necessary in order to use the various timer feature s of the TV. ?[...]

3-4 Using the Product Time • <Sle ep Timer> The sleep timer automatically sh uts off the TV after a p reset time . • <Off> - <30 min.> - <60 min.> - <90 min.> - <120 min.> - <150 min.> - <180 min.> Press the [TOOLS] button to display the Tool s menu. You can also set the sleep ti mer by selecting [...]

Using the Product 3-4 V-Chip (U.S.A only) The <V-Chip> feature automatically locks out programs that are deemed inappropriate for children. The user must enter a PIN (persona l ID number) before any of the <V-C hip > restrictions are set up or changed. • <V-Chip> function is not available in <HDMI>, <Component> or &l[...]

3-4 Using the Product Caption(On-Screen Text Messages) • <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&[...]

Using the Product 3-4 Input Melody A melody sound can be set to come on when the monitor is powered On or Off. • <Off> - <Low> - <Medium> - <High> The <Melody> does not play • When no sound is output from the TV be cause the [MUTE] button ha s been pressed. • When no sound is output from the TV because the volume[...]

3-4 Using the Product Application Connecting Anynet+ Devices 1. Connect the [ HDMI IN ] jack on the TV and the HDMI OUT jack of the correspondin g <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 Optica[...]

Using the Product 3-4 Setting Up Anynet+ Press the [TOOLS] button to display the Tools menu. You can also display the <Anynet+> menu by selecting <Tools> → <Anynet+ (H DMI-CEC)> Setup Device List 1. Press the [ TOOLS ] button. Press the [ ] button to select <Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)>. 2. Press the or button to select <D evice[...]

3-4 Using the Product - If you cannot find a device you want, press the red button to scan for devices. 3. Press the or button to select a particular device and pr ess the [ ] button. It is swit ched to the selected device. - <Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)> must be set to On in the <Application> menu for the <Device List> menu to appear. Swi[...]

Using the Product 3-4 MENU DESCRIPTION Self Diagnosis • <Picture Test> If you think you have a picture problem , 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 [...]

3-5 Using the Product 3-5 Installing the Device Driver If you install the d evice 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 3-6 3-6 Standard Signal Mode Ta ble An LCD monitor has one optimal resolu tion 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 resolutio n 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 ho rizontal 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 Frequenc y A panel must display[...]

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 enables 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 i s [...]

4-2 Installing the Software 4-2 MultiScreen What is MultiScreen ? MultiScreen enables you to partition multip le 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 installati on does no t appear on the main 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 displa yed and the Power LED blin ks even if the product and the PC are properly connecte d, perform the self-diagnosis function according to th e procedures below. 1. Tu[...]

5-2 Troubleshooting 5-2 Before Requesting Service Please check the following before 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 monitor i s 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 of 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 resoluti on by selecting Control Panel ?[...]

More Information 6-1 6 More Information 6-1 Specifications MODEL NAME P2370HD P2 5 70HD P2 7 70HD LCD Panel Screen Size 23 inches (58 cm) 24.6 inches (62 cm) 27 inches (68 cm) Display Area 509.76 mm (H) X 286.74 mm (V) ( 20.06 inches X 11.29 inches) 543.46 mm (H) X 305.69 mm (V) ( 21.40 inches X 12.04 inches) 597.89 mm (H) X 336.31 mm (V) ( 23.5 in[...]

6-1 More Information Class B (Informati on Communication Equ ipment for 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.)[...]

More Information 6-2 6-2 Power Saving Function This product provides a power saving func tion that automatically 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 pow[...]

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