Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product B2230H Samsung
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SyncMaster B2230H,B2 330H,B2430H LCD Monitor User Manual The color and the appearance may differ depending on the product, and the speci fications are subject to change without prior notice to improve the performance.
Table Of Contents MAJOR SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Before You Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Custody and Maintenan ce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 safe ty precautions before using this product. • If a problem occurs, refer to the 'Troubleshooting' section.
1-2 Major Safety Precautions 1-2 Custody and Maintenance External Surface and Screen Maintenance Securing the In stallation Space • Keep the required distances between the product and other objects (e.
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 countries.
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 the power cord sup- plied by our company.
Major Safety Precautions 1-3 Caution Cleaning Related Avoid installing the product in a location exposed to dust, mois ture (sauna), oil, smoke or water (rain drops) and installi ng it within a vehicle.
1-3 Major Safety Precautions Caution Usage Related Warning Before cleaning the product, unplug the power cord. • Otherwise, it may result in electric shock or fire. When cleaning the product, do not spray water directly over the product parts. • Make sure that water does not enter the product.
Major Safety Precautions 1-3 Caution When thunder or lighting occurs, unplug the power cord and under no circumstance touch the antenna cable as this is danger- ous. • Otherwise, it may result in electric shock or fire. Avoid dropping an object over the product or cause impact to the product.
1-3 Major Safety Precautions Maintaining the Correct Posture when Using this Product Watching the product from too close a dis- tance continuously may damage your eye- sight. Avoid using a humidifier or cooker near the product. • Otherwise, it may result in electric shock or fire.
Installing the Product 2-1 2 Installing the Product 2-1 Package Contents • Unpack the product and check if all of the following contents have been included. • Store the packaging box in case you need to mo ve the Product at a later stage. Monitor The cleaning cloth is supplied with black high-glossy models only.
2-2 Installing the Product 2-2 Installing the Stand Before assembling the product, place t he product down on a flat and stable surface so that the screen is facing downwards. Insert the Stand Connector into the Stand in the direction shown by the figure.
Installing the Product 2-2 - Caution Avoid lifting the product holding only the stand..
2-3 Installing the Product 2-3 Removing the Stand Before removing the stand, place the product down on a flat and stable surface so that the screen faces downwards. Place a soft cloth over the table to pr otect the product and place the product onto the cloth so that the front of the product faces downwards.
Installing the Product 2-4 2-4 Installing the Stand for the Wall Mount This product provides a stand mount of 75 mm x 75 mm(3.0 x 3.0 inches) that complies with the VESA specifications. 1. Turn the product off and unplug the po wer cord from the wall outlet.
2-5 Installing the Product 2-5 Connecting with a PC The connecting part may diff er depending on the product model. 1. Connect the product to a PC depending on the video output supported by the PC.
Installing the Product 2-6 2-6 Connecting an HDMI cable 1. Connect the HDMI output port of your digital output device to the [HDMI IN ] port of the product using the HDMI cable. 2. Connect a speaker to the [AUDIO OUT] port of the product. This product won't make any sound when only the HDMI cable is connected wit hout a speaker connected.
2-7 Installing the Product 2-7 Kensington Lock Kensington Lock A Kensington Lock is an anti-theft device that enables users to lock the product so that they can safely use it in public locat ions.
Using the product 3-1 3 Using the product 3-1 Setting the Optimal Resolution If you turn the power on after purchasi ng the product, a message regarding the optimal resolution setting appears on the screen . Select a language and the optimal resolution.
3-2 Using the product 3-2 Standard Signal Mode Table The LCD monitor has one optimal resolution for the best vis ual quality depending 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 resolution is not set for the panel size.
Using the product 3-2 B2430H DISPLAY MODE HORIZONT AL FREQUENCY (KHZ) VERTICAL FREQUENCY (HZ) PIXEL CLOCK (MHZ) SYNC POLARITY (H/ V) IBM, 640 x 350 31.469 70.086 25.175 +/- IBM, 720 x 400 31.469 70.087 28.322 -/+ MAC, 640 x 480 35.000 66.667 30.240 -/- MAC, 832 x 624 49.
3-2 Using the product Horizontal Frequency The time taken to scan one line from the left-most position to the ri ght-most position on the screen is called the horizontal c ycle and the reciprocal of the horizontal c ycle is called the horizontal frequency.
Using the product 3-3 3-3 Installing the Device Dri ver If you install the device driver, you can set up the appropria te resolution and frequency for the product.
3-4 Using the product 3-4 Product Operating Buttons Product Operating Buttons Touch them lightly with your fingers to use them. ICON DESCRIPTION Press this button to view the On Screen Display (OSD).
Using the product 3-4 Use this button to select a function If you press the [ ] button when there is no OSD, the input signal (Analog/Digital/ HDMI) is switched. When the input signal is switched by pressing [ ] button or the product is turned on, a message displaying the sele cted input signal appears at the top left of the screen.
3-5 Using the product 3-5 Using the Screen Adjust ment Menu (OSD: On Screen Display) The Screen Adjustment Menu (OSD: On Screen Display) Structure PICTURE TOP MENUS SUB MENUS PICTURE Brightness Contra.
Using the product 3-5 Sharpness Controls the clarity of details of pictures displayed on the screen This menu is unavailable when <MagicBright> is set to <Dynamic Contrast> or <Cinema> mode This menu is unavailable when <MagicColor> is set to <Full> mode or <Intelligent> mode.
3-5 Using the product MagicAngle This feature allows you to see optimal screen quality according to your viewing position. When viewing the screen at an angle from below, above or the side of the monitor, by setting the appropriate mode for each position you can obtain a similar picture quality as viewing the screen directly from the front.
Using the product 3-5 COLOR.
3-5 Using the product MENU DESCRIPTION MagicColor Expresses natural colors more clearly wit hout changing the picture quality using proprietary digital picture quality improvement technol ogy developed by Samsung Electronics. • <Off> - Turns the <MagicColor> functi on off.
Using the product 3-5 (This is unavailable when <MagicBright> is se t to <Dynamic Contra st> and <Cinema> mode.) SIZE & POSITION MENU DESCRIPTION H-Position Moves the position of the display area on the screen horizontally. This function is only available in Analog mode.
3-5 Using the product SETUP&RESET MENU DESCRIPTION Reset Use this function to restore the visual quality and color settings to the factory defaults. •< N o > - < Y e s > Language Select a language for the OSD. The selected language is only applied to the product OSD.
Using the product 3-5 INFORMATION Off Timer On/Off You can turn the Off Timer on or off. • <Off> - <On> Off Timer Setting Turns the power off automat ically when the configured time is reached. When <On> of <Off Timer On/Off> is sele cted,This function is available only.
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 adj usting the displayed colors on the product and matches the colors on the product with the colors of t he printed pictures.
Installing the Software 4-2 4-2 MagicTune What is MagicTune? MagicTune is a software program that helps with monitor adjustments by providing compr ehensive descriptions of monitor functions and easy-to-understand guidelines. Users can adjust the product with the mouse and the key board without using the operating buttons of the product.
4-2 Installing the Software 5. Select [Yes] to start removing MagicTune™. 6. Wait until a message box appears informing you t hat the software has been removed completely. For technical support, the FAQ (frequent ly asked questions) or information about the software upgrade for MagicTune™, please visit our website.
Installing the Software 4-3 4-3 MultiScreen What is MultiScreen ? MultiScreen enables users to use the moni tor by partitioning multiple sections. Installing the Software 1. Insert the installation CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Select the MultiScreen setup program.
5-1 Troubleshooting 5 Troubleshooting 5-1 Monitor Self-Diagnosis • You can check if the product is working properly using the Self-Diagnosis function. • If a blank screen is displayed and the Power LED blinks even if the product and the PC ar e properly connected, perform the self-diagnosis function acco rding to the procedures below.
Troubleshooting 5-2 5-2 Before Requesting Service Please check the following before requesting After-Sales servic e. If the problem continues, please contact your nearest Samsung Electronics Service Center. A BLANK SCREEN APPEARS / I CAN NOT TURN THE PRODUCT ON Is the power cord connected properly? Check t he connection status of the power cord.
5-2 Troubleshooting THE COLOR IS DISPLAYED IN 16 BIT (16 COLORS). THE COLOR HAS BEEN CHANGED AFTER CHANGING TH E GRAPHICS CARD. Did you install the device driver for the product? Windows ME/XP/2000 : Set the color again by selecting Con- trol Panel → Display → Settings.
Troubleshooting 5-3 5-3 FAQ FAQ! PLEASE TRY THE FOLLOWING! How can I change the frequency of the video signal? You have to change the frequency of the graphics card. (For more information, refer to the User Manual of the com- puter or the graphics card.
6-1 More Information 6 More Information 6-1 Specifications MODEL NAME B2230H LCD Panel Size 21.5 inches (54 cm) Display area 476.64 mm (H) x 268.11 mm (V) Pixel Pitch 0.24825 mm (H) x 0.24825 mm (V) Synchroniza- tion Horizontal 30 ~ 81 kHz Vertical 56 ~ 75 Hz Display Color 16.
More Information 6-1 Resolution Optimum resolution 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz Maximum resolution 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz Input Signal, Terminated RGB Analog, DVI(Digital Visual Interface) Compliant Digital RGB,HDMI, Audio Out 0.7 Vp-p ± 5% separate H/V sync, Composite, SOG TTL level (V high ≥ 2.
6-1 More Information Class B (Infor mation Communicatio n equipment for residential use) This device has been registered regarding EMI for home use (C lass 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 f unction that automatically tu rns the screen off when th e product is not used for a predetermined period of time to reduce power consumption.
6-3 More Information 6-3 Contact SAMSUNG WORLDWIDE • If you have any questions or comments relating to Sams ung products, please contact t he SAMSUNG customer care center. NORTH AMERICA U.S.A 1-800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) h ttp://www.samsung.com/us CANADA 1-800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) h ttp://www.
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More Information 6-4 6-4 Correct Disposal of This Product (Was te Electrical & El ectronic Equipment) - Europe only (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separat e collection systems) This marking on the product, accessories or literature indicates that the product and its electronic accessories (e.
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