Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product SyncMaster PX2370 Samsung
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SyncMaster PX2370 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 .
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.
1-2 Major Safety Precautions 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.
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.
1-3 Major Safety Precautions Caution Installation Related Warning Avoid unplugg ing the power plug while the product is opera ting. • Otherwise, it may dama ge the product du e to electric shock. Make sure to use only the power cord supplied by our company.
Major Safety Precautions 1-3 Caution Cleaning Related Do not let the product drop while mo ving it. • This may result in a prob lem with the product or inju ry. Do not place the p roduct face down on the floor. • This may damag e the panel of the prod uct.
1-3 Major Safety Precautions Caution Usage Related Warning Avoid spraying cleansing agent d irectly onto the product. • This may result in discolorati on or cracking of the exterior of the p roduct or the pane l coming off. When cleaning the product, disco nnect the power cord and cl ean the product with a soft dry cloth.
Major Safety Precautions 1-3 Caution Avoid moving the p roduct by pulli ng the power cord or antenn a cable. • Otherwise, it may result in electric shock, fire or a problem with the prod uct due to damage to the c able. When a gas leak o ccurs, do not touch th e product or the p ower plug and v entilate immediately.
1-3 Major Safety Precautions Maintaining the Correct Post ure when Using this Product 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.
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. Monitor The cleaning cloth is supplied with black high-gl ossy models only.
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. 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.
Installing the Product 2-2 Disassembly is the reverse order of a ssembly. After fixing the stand, turn the monitor over as shown in the picture. - Caution Avoid lifting the pro duct holding only the stand .
2-3 Installing the Product 2-3 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.
Installing the Product 2-3 • Connect the [HDMI IN ] port of the product to the [HDMI] port on your PC using the HDMI cable. 2. Connect one end of the power cord to the DC-Adapter and pl ug the other en d into a dedicated 220V or 110V wall outlet. (The input voltage is switched automatically.
2-4 Installing the Product 2-4 Connecting an AV Device 1. Connect the HDMI output port of your dig ital output device to the [HDMI IN] por t of the product using the HDMI cable. 2. Connect the DVI output port of your di gital output device to the [HDMI IN] port of the product using the HDMI to DVI cable.
Installing the Product 2-5 2-5 Connecting to an Amplifier 1. Connect the [DIGITAL AUDIO OUT] terminal of your monitor to the optical input of your amplifier using an op tical cable. • If no sound is emitted from the monitor, you need to use an amplifier.
2-6 Installing the Product 2-6 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 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.
3-2 Using the product 3-2 Standard Signal Mode Ta ble • The LCD monitor has one optimal resolution for the best vis ual quality depending on the screen si ze due to the inherent characteristics of the panel, unlike for a CDT monitor. • Therefore, the visual quality will be degraded if the optimal reso lution is not set for the panel size.
Using the product 3-3 3-3 Installing the Device Driver If you install the d evice driver, you can set up the appropriate resolution and frequency for the product.
3-4 Using the product 3-4 Product Operating Buttons Product Operating Buttons The Power button on th is monitor is sensitiv e. Please pre ss it lightly. ICON DESCRIPTION Press this button to view the On Screen Display (OSD). This button is also used to exit the OSD or to return to a higher-level OSD menu.
Using the product 3-4 Use this button to select a function. If you press the [ ] button when there is no OSD, the input si gnal (Analog/Digital) is switched. When the input sign al is switched by pressing [ ] button or the product is turned on, a message displayi ng the selected input signa l appears at the top left of the screen.
3-5 Using the product 3-5 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 Contras.
Using the product 3-5 Sharpness Controls the clarity of details of pictures displayed on the screen. • This menu is unavailable when <Mag icBright> is set to <Dynamic Contrast> or <Cinema> mode. • This menu is unavailable when <Mag icColor> 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 fro m below, abov e or the side o f the monitor, by setting the appropriate mode for each position you can obtain a similar picture q uality as viewing the screen directly from the front.
Using the product 3-5 COLOR This menu is unavailable when <MagicBrigh t> is set to <Dynamic Contrast> or <Cinema> mode. Response Time Accelerates the response ti me of the LCD pane l faster than the original resp onse time so that moving pictures appear sharper and more natural.
3-5 Using the product MENU DESCRIPTION MagicColor Expresses natural colors mo re clearly without changing the pict ur e quality using proprietary digital picture quality improvement technology de veloped by Samsung Electronics. • <Off> - Turns the MagicColor function of f.
Using the product 3-5 SIZE & POSITION MENU DESCRIPTION H-Position Moves the position of the di splay area on the screen horizontally. • This function is only ava ilable in Analog mode.
3-5 Using the product SETUP&RESET MENU DESCRIPTION Reset Use this function to restore the visual qual ity and color setti ngs to the factory defaults. • <No> - <Yes> Language Select a language for the OSD . The selected language is only applied to the produ ct OSD.
Using the product 3-5 INFORMATION MagicEco This function provides u ser a low power mode which is realized by low ering the controlling current o f the display panel. • <100%> - When <100%> is selected, th e power consumption is 100% of Default Setting.
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 2. Double-click the [Add or Remove Pr ograms] icon in the Control Panel. 3. In the [Add/Remove] window, find and select MagicTun e™so that it is highlighted. 4. Click [Change or Remove Programs] to remove the software. 5.
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 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 THE GRAPHICS CARD. Did you install the device driver for the produ ct? Wi ndows ME/XP/2000 : Set the color agai n 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 graph ics card. (For more information , refer t o the User Manual of the com- puter or the graphics card.
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 equipme nt for residential use) This device has been registered regardin g EMI for home 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.
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More Information 6-4 6-4 Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electroni c Equipment) - Europe only (Applicable in the Eu ropean Union and other European countri es with separate collection systems) This marking on the product, accessories or literatu re indi cates that the product an d its electronic accessories (e.
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