Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product SyncMaster FX2490HD Samsung
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SyncMaster FX2490HD LED 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 .
Major Safety Precautions 1-1 1 Major Safety Precautions 1-1 Before You Start Icons used in this manual Using this Manual • The contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice for performance improvement. • Make yourself fully aware of the safety precautions before using this product.
1-1 Major Safety Precautions Copyright Notice Copyright © 2010 Samsung Electro nics Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. The copyright of this manual is reserved by Samsung Electronics, Co.
Major Safety Precautions 1-2 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.
1-3 Major Safety Precautions 1-3 Safety Precautions Icons used for safety precautions Meaning of Signs Power Related The product image used in the following pictures for your reference may look different from the actu al product.
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 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 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.
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.
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 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.
Major Safety Precautions 1-3 Be careful th at adaptor sh ould not be in c ontact with water and there fore not be wet. • This may cause a malfunction, electric shock or fire. Do not use adaptor by the waterside or ou tside particularly when it rains or snows.
1-3 Major Safety Precautions Maintaining the Correct Post ure when Using this Product Maintain the correct posture when using this product. • Straighten your back. • Keep a distance of 45~50 cm (18~19 in ches) fr om your eyes to the screen. Look down at the screen and face the screen forwards.
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 includ ed. • Store the packaging box in case you need to move the product at a later stage. • If any items are missing, contact your dealer.
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 downwards. The color and the appearance may di ffer depending on the product, and the specif ications are subject to change without prior notice to improve the performance.
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. The color and the appearance may di ffer depending on the product, and the specif ications are subject to change without prior notice to improve the performance.
2-4 Installing the Product 2-4 Connecting to a Computer The connecting part may differ depen ding on the pr oduct model. 1. Connect the product to a PC depending on the video outpu t supported by the PC.
Installing the Product 2-4 When a PC with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz is connec ted to the [HDMI (DVI) IN] port, you should set the <HDMI> mode to <DVI PC> in the <Edit Name> of the <Input> mod e . In this case, a separate sound connection is required.
2-4 Installing the Product • You may enjoy clear and quali ty sound from the computer soun d card using the product's speakers. (Yo u don't need to install separate speakers for your co mputer.
Installing the Product 2-5 2-5 Using it as a TV You may view television programs on the prod uct if it is connected to an antenna or cable system wi thout installing any separat e TV reception hardware or software on your computer. 1. Connect the cable or TV antenna cable to the [A NT IN] port on the re ar side of the product.
2-6 Installing the Product 2-6 Connecting an HDMI cable 1. Connect the HDMI OUT port of the AV device (Blu-ray/DVD/Cable/Satellite box) to t he [HDMI (DVI) IN] terminal of the product using the H DMI cable. 2. Press the [SOURCE] button at the front of the product or on the remote control to select <HDM I> mode.
Installing the Product 2-7 2-7 Connecting Using a DVI to HDMI Cable 1. Connect the DVI output terminal of an external device to the [HDMI (DVI) IN] terminal of the product using a DVI to HDMI cable.
2-8 Installing the Product 2-8 Connecting a Component cable 1. Connect the VIDEO OUT port of the AV device (DVD/VCR/Cable/Satellite box) to the [COMPONENT IN / AV IN] input ports using a component video cable [P R , P B ,Y]. 2. Connect the audio port of the AV device (DVD/VCR/Cable /Satel lite box) to the [AUDIO (R-AUDIO-L)] port of the product.
Installing the Product 2-9 2-9 Connecting AV Devices 1. Connect the port of the AV device (DVD /VCR/Cable/Satellite bo x/Camcorder) to the [AUDIO IN (R-AUDIO-L)] port of the product. 2. Connect the video output terminal of th e AV device and the [COMPON ENT IN / AV IN] of the product using a video cable.
2-10 Installing the Product 2-10 Connecting to an Amplifier Connect the [DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPT ICAL)] terminal of your product to the optical input of your amplifi er using an optical cable. • If no sound is emitted from the product, you need to use an amplifier.
Installing the Product 2-11 EX-LINK : Connector for service only. 2-11 Connecting Headphones Connect your headphone s to the Headphone connectio n terminal.
2-12 Installing the Product 2-12 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.
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 automati cally and subsequently. To return to the previous st ep, press the Red button . 1. Press the [POWER ] button on the remote control.
3-1 Using the Product 10. 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. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select <Setup>, then press the [ ] button.
Using the Product 3-2 3-2 Viewing the Control panel ICON DESCRIPTION Speakers - [ 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 co ntrol. [MENU] Press this button to view the On Screen Display (OSD).
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 ( ) button Turns the product On/Off.
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.
3-4 Using the Product 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 different depending on the selected Input Mode (input signal source selected in Exte rnal Input List) and the selected resolution.
Using the Product 3-4 MENU DESCRIPTION MagicBright <MagicBright> is a featur e providing an optimum viewing envir onment depe nding on the contents of the image you are watching. Currently five different mo des are available: <Entertain>, <Internet>, <Text>, <Dynamic Contra st> and <Custo m>.
3-4 Using the Product Eco Solution • <No Signal Power Off> Saves power by turning the TV off when no signal is received from any source. • <Off> - <15 min.> - <30 min.> - <60 min.> Disabled when the PC is on DPM(Display Power Management).
Using the Product 3-4 Picture [ TV / AV / Com ponent / HDMI1 / HDMI2 ] MENU DESCRIPTION Mode You can select the type of picture which best corresponds to your viewing req uirements. You can activate either <Dynamic>, <Standard>, or <Movie>.
3-4 Using the Product Backlight / Contrast / Brightness / Sharp- ness / Color / Tint (G/ R) Your product has several settin g options that allow yo u to control the p icture quality. • <Backlight > - Adjusts the brightness of LED back light. • <Contrast> - Adjusts the cont rast level of the picture.
Using the Product 3-4 Picture Options • <Color Tone> The tone of the color ca n be changed. • <Cool> - <Normal> - <Warm1> - <Warm2> • <Warm1> or <Warm2> will be deactivated when the pictu re mode is <Dynamic>.
3-4 Using the Product Sound • <Digital Noise Filter> If the broadcast signal receive d by your TV is weak, you can activa te the <Digital N oise Filter> feature to reduce any static and ghostin g that may appear on the screen. • When the signal is w eak, try other options unti l the best picture is displayed.
Using the Product 3-4 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.
3-4 Using the Product Multi-Track Sound • <Mono> Choose for channels that are broad casting in mono or if you are h aving difficulty receiving a stereo signal.
Using the Product 3-4 Channel MENU DESCRIPTION Antenna You can select antenna or cable TV. If [ANT IN] connected, select the antenna input you want. If the antenna input is not sele cted prop- erly, noise may appear on the screen. • <Air> - <Cable> Press the [TOOLS] button to display the Too ls menu.
3-4 Using the Product Channel L ist Using this menu, you can Add / Delete or set Favorite channel s and use the program guide for 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.
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. 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.
3-4 Using the Product • <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/Inactivate >. (To activate t he timer with the se ttin g you’ve chosen, set to Activate.
Using the Product 3-4 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 <Component>, <HDMI> or <PC> modes.
3-4 Using the Product 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 inapp ropriate for children. The user must enter a PI N (personal ID number) before an y of the <V-Chip> restrictions are set up or changed.
Using the Product 3-4 • <Canadian English> - You can block TV programs dependi ng on their Canadian English rating. • <C>: Programming intende d for children under age 8. / <C8+>: Programmi ng generally considered acceptable for chil dren 8 years and over to watch on their own.
3-4 Using the Product General • <Max. Power Saving> - Co nserve power by turn i ng the monitor off when the PC is not used for a specified period.
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 > me nu.
3-4 Using the Product Input MENU DESCRIPTION Source List Use to select <PC>, <TV> or an exte rnal input source conn ected to the product . Use to select the screen of your choice.
Using the Product 3-4 Application Support MENU DESCRIPTION Media Play Enjoy photos, music and/or movie files sa ved on a USB Mass Sto rage Class (MSC) device.
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>.
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 appears. The n you can select <Media Play>.
3-5 Using the Product SAMSUNG is not responsible for a ny data file damage or data loss. • Do not disconnect the USB device while it is loading. • The higher the resolution of the image, the longer it takes to display on the screen. • The maximum supported JPEG resolution is 1536 0X8640 pixels.
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 b utton to select th e desired video in the file list. 3. Press the [ ] butto n or [ ] (Play) button.
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.
Using the Product 3-5 Other Restrictions • If there are problems with the contents of a code c, 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 correctl y.
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 fil e list. 3. Press the [ ] butto n or [ ] (Play) button.
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 files.
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.
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 DivX® VOD regis- tration code Shows the registration code au thorized for the TV.
3-6 Using the Product 3-6 Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) What is Anynet+? <Anynet+> is a functi on that enables you to control all conn ected Samsung devices that support <Anynet+> with yo ur Samsung TV‘s remote. The <Anynet+> system can be us ed only with Samsung devices that have the <Anynet+> fe ature.
Using the Product 3-6 <Anynet+> Menu The <Anynet+> menu changes depend ing on the type and st atus of the Anynet+ devices connected to the TV. If more than one recording device is connected, they are disp layed as (*recorder) and if o nly one recording device is connected, it will be represented as (*d evice_name).
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 <De vice List>, then press the [ ] button. - <Anynet+> devices connected to the TV are listed.
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 frequency for the product. The 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.
3-8 Using the Product 3-8 Standard Signal Mode Ta ble This product delivers the best picture quality when viewed under the optimal resoluti on setting. The optimal re solution setting is dependent on the screen size. Therefore, the visual quality will be degraded if the optimal resolution is not set for the panel size.
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.
4-2 Installing the Software 4-2 MultiScreen What is MultiScreen ? MultiScreen enables you to partition multiple sections on the product. Installing the Software 1. Insert the installation CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Select the MultiScreen setup program.
Troubleshooting 5-1 5 Troubleshooting 5-1 Product 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.
5-2 Troubleshooting 5-2 Before Requesting Service Please check the following before requesting After-Sales servic e. If the problem continues, please co ntact your nearest Samsung Electronics Service Center. PROBLEMS RELATED TO INSTALLATION (PC MODE) The monitor screen flickers.
Troubleshooting 5-2 PROBLEMS RELATED TO AUDIO No sound Ensure that the audio cable is firmly connected to both the audio-in port on your monitor and the audio-out port on your sound card. (Refer to Connecting to a Computer) Check the volume level. The sound level is too low.
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 graphics card.
Troubleshooting 5-3 Can I watch digital TV broadcasting with an ana - log TV? No. The analog TV cannot interp ret digital signals. Therefore, a digital TV is required to watch digital TV broadcasting .
6-1 More Information 6 More Information 6-1 Specifications Design and specificatio ns are subj ect to change wi thout prior notice. Class B (Information Communication Equipment fo r Home Use) This device is registered for EMC requir ements for ho me use (Class B).
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 Contact SAMSUNG WORLDWIDE • If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center. NORTH AMERICA U.S.A 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) http://www.samsung.com CANADA 1-800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) http://www.
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