Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product SyncMaster B1730NW Samsung
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SyncMaster B1630N/B1730NW/B1930N/B 1930NW/B2030/ B2030N/B2230/B2230N/ B2230W/B2330/B2430L LCD 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 Custody and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Safety Precautions .
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 Power Saving Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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.
Major Safety Precautions 1-2 1-2 Custody and Maintenance External Surface and Screen Maintenanc e Securing the Installation Space • Keep the required distances between th e product and other objects (e.
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 countri es.
Major Safety Precautions 1-3 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.
1-3 Major Safety Precautions Caution Cleaning Related Avoid installing the p roduct in a location exposed to dust, moistu re (sauna), oil, smoke or water (rai n drops) and insta lling it within a vehicl e. • This may result in electric shock or fire.
Major Safety Precautions 1-3 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 produc t parts. • Make sure that water does not en ter the product.
1-3 Major Safety Precautions Caution When thunder or lighting occurs, unplu g the power cord and und er 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 th e product or cause impact to the product.
Major Safety Precautions 1-3 Maintaining the Correct Post ure 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 resu lt in electric shock or fire.
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.
Installing the Product 2-2 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 Sta nd in the dire ction shown by the figure.
2-2 Installing the Product - Caution Avoid lifting the product hol ding only the stand..
Installing the Product 2-3 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 prot ect the product and place the product onto the cloth so that the front of the product faces downwards.
2-4 Installing the Product 2-4 Installing the Sta nd 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 power cord from the wall outlet.
Installing the Product 2-5 2-5 Connecting with a PC The connecting part may differ depen ding on the pr oduct model. 1. Connect the product to a PC depending on the video output supported by the PC.
2-5 Installing the Product When both the DVI (<Dig ital>) and D-Sub (<Ana log>) cables are connected, you can select the input signal <An alog/ Digital> by pressing the[ ]button.
Installing the Product 2-6 2-6 Kensington Lock 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.
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 p roduct, a message regardi ng the optimal resolution setting appears on the screen . Select a language and the optimal resol ution.
Using the product 3-2 3-2 Standard Signal Mode Ta ble The LCD monitor has one optimal re solution for the best visual quality dependi ng 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 resolutio n is not set for the panel size.
3-3 Using the product 3-3 Standard Signal Mode Ta ble The LCD monitor has one optimal re solution for the best visual quality dependi ng 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 resolutio n is not set for the panel size.
Using the product 3-4 3-4 Standard Signal Mode Ta ble The LCD monitor has one optimal re solution for the best visual quality dependi ng 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 resolutio n is not set for the panel size.
3-5 Using the product 3-5 Standard Signal Mode Ta ble The LCD monitor has one optimal re solution for the best visual quality dependi ng 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 resolutio n is not set for the panel size.
Using the product 3-6 3-6 Standard Signal Mode Ta ble The LCD monitor has one optimal re solution for the best visual quality dependi ng 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 resolutio n is not set for the panel size.
3-7 Using the product 3-7 Standard Signal Mode Ta ble The LCD monitor has one optimal re solution for the best visual quality dependi ng 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 resolutio n is not set for the panel size.
Using the product 3-8 3-8 Standard Signal Mode Ta ble The LCD monitor has one optimal re solution for the best visual quality dependi ng 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 resolutio n is not set for the panel size.
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 ho rizontal c ycle and the reciprocal of the hori zontal cycle is called the horizon tal frequency.
Using the product 3-9 3-9 Standard Signal Mode Ta ble The LCD monitor has one optimal re solution for the best visual quality dependi ng 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 resolutio n is not set for the panel size.
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 ho rizontal c ycle and the reciprocal of the hori zontal cycle is called the horizon tal frequency.
Using the product 3-10 3-10 Standard Signal Mode Table The LCD monitor has one optimal re solution for the best visual quality dependi ng 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 resolutio n is not set for the panel size.
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 ho rizontal c ycle and the reciprocal of the hori zontal cycle is called the horizon tal frequency.
Using the product 3-11 3-11 Standard Signal Mode Table The LCD monitor has one optimal re solution for the best visual quality dependi ng 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 resolutio n is not set for the panel size.
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 ho rizontal c ycle and the reciprocal of the hori zontal cycle is called the horizon tal frequency.
Using the product 3-12 3-12 Standard Signal Mode Table The LCD monitor has one optimal re solution for the best visual quality dependi ng 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 resolutio n is not set for the panel size.
3-12 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.
Using the product 3-13 3-13 Installing the Device Driver If you install the d evice driver, you can set up the appropriate resolution and frequency for the product.
3-14 Using the product 3-14 Product Operating Buttons Product Operating Buttons Touch them lightly with you r fingers to use th em. ICON DESCRIPTION Press this button to view the On Screen Display (OSD).
Using the product 3-14 SOURCE Use this button to select a function If you press the [SOURCE] button when there is no OSD, the input si gnal (Analog/Digital) is switched. When the input sign al is switched by pressing [SOURCE] button or the product is turned on, a message displaying the selected input signal appears at the top left of the screen.
3-15 Using the product 3-15 Using the Screen Adjustment Menu (OSD: On Screen Display) The Screen Adjustment Menu (OSD: On Screen Display) Structure PICTURE TOP MENUS SUB MENUS PICTURE Brightness Contr.
Using the product 3-15 MagicBright Provides preset picture sett i ngs optimized for various use r envir onments such as editing a documen t, surfing the Internet, playing games,or movies and so on.
3-15 Using the product COLOR Coarse Removes vertical noise lines (lin e pattern) from the screen. The location of the screen may be changed afte r the adjustment. In thi s ca se, move the screen so that the screen is displayed at the center of the display panel usin g the <H-Position> menu.
Using the product 3-15 MENU DESCRIPTION MagicColor Expresses natura l colors mo re clearly without changing the pictur e quality using proprietary digital picture quality improvement technolo g y developed b y Samsung Electronics. • <Off> - Turns the <MagicColor> function off.
3-15 Using the product (This is unavailable when <Mag icBright> is set to <Dynamic Contrast> and <Cinema> mode.) SIZE & POSITION MENU DESCRIPTION H-Position Moves the position of the display area on th e screen horizontally. This function is only a vailable in Analog mode.
Using the product 3-15 SETUP&RESET Menu H-Position You ca n adjust the horizontal positio n of the OSD. Menu V-Position You can adjust the vertical position of the OSD. MENU DESCRIPTION Reset Use this function to restore the visual quality and color settings to the factory defau lts.
3-15 Using the product INFORMATION MagicEco This function p rovides user a low power mode whic h is realized by lowering the current of the display panel. • <100%> When <100 %> is select ed, the powe r co nsumption is 100% of Default Setting.
Using the product 3-15 MENU DESCRIPTION INFORMATION Shows the frequency and resolution set on the PC. For models with an Analog interfac e only, <Analog/Digital> is not shown i n the <Infor mation>.
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 adjus ting the displayed colors on the product and matches the colors on the product with the colors of th e printed pictures.
Installing the Software 4-2 4-2 MagicTune What is MagicTune? MagicTune is a software program that helps with monitor adj ustments by provid ing 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 the opera tin g 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 that the software h as been removed completel y. For technical support, the FAQ (frequen tly asked questions) or information about th e software upgrade for MagicTun e™, please visi t our website.
Installing the Software 4-3 4-3 MultiScreen What is MultiScreen ? MultiScreen enable s users to use the monitor 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 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.
Troubleshooting 5-2 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. A BLANK SCREEN APPEARS / I CANNOT TURN THE PRODUCT ON Is the power cord connected properly? Check the connectio n status of the power cord.
5-2 Troubleshooting THE COLOR IS DISPLAYED IN 16 BIT (16 COLORS ). THE COLOR HAS BEEN CHANGED AFTER CHANGING THE GRAPHICS CARD. Did you install the device driver for the produ ct? Windo ws 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 graphi cs 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 Class B (Informati on Communication equipment for resi dential 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.
6-3 More Information 6-3 Specifications Class B (Informati on Communication equipment for resi dential 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 6-4 6-4 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.
6-5 More Information 6-5 Specifications Class B (Informati on Communication equipment for resi dential 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 6-6 6-6 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.
6-7 More Information 6-7 Specifications Class B (Informati on Communication equipment for resi dential 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 6-8 6-8 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.
6-9 More Information 6-9 Specifications Class B (Informati on Communication equipment for resi dential 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 6-10 6-10 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.
6-11 More Information 6-11 Specifications Class B (Informati on Communication equipment for resi dential 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 6-12 6-12 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.
6-13 More Information 6-13 Specifications Class B (Informati on Communication equipment for resi dential 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 6-14 6-14 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.
6-15 More Information 6-15 Specifications Class B (Informati on Communication equipment for resi dential 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 6-16 6-16 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.
6-17 More Information 6-17 Specifications Class B (Informati on Communication equipment for resi dential 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 6-18 6-18 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.
6-19 More Information 6-19 Specifications Class B (Informati on Communication equipment for resi dential 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 6-20 6-20 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.
6-21 More Information 6-21 Specifications Class B (Informati on Communication equipment for resi dential 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 6-22 6-22 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.
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