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  • Page 1: Lcd Display

    SyncMaster 230TSN/230MXN LCD Display User Manual...

  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions Note These safety instructions must be followed to ensure your safety and prevent property dam- age. Make sure to read the instructions carefully and use the product in the correct manner. Warning / Caution Failure to follow directions noted by this symbol could result in bodily harm or damage to the equipment.
  • Page 3 Do not forcefully bend or pull the power plug and do not place any heavy material on it. • Do not connect multiple appliances to the same power outlet. • Do not disconnect the power cord while using the product. •...
  • Page 4 Do not install it in a badly ventilated location such as a bookcase or closet. • When putting the product down, make sure to put it down softly. • Do not place the front of the product on the floor. •...
  • Page 5 When cleaning the product, make sure to disconnect the power cord. • When cleaning the product, disconnect the power cord and clean it softly with a dry cloth. • Since the product housing is easily scratched, make sure to use the specified cloth only.
  • Page 6 Do not try to move the monitor by pulling only the wire or the signal cable. • Otherwise, it may fall and result in electric shock, damage to the product or fire due to damage to the cable. Do not lift or move the product back and forwards or right and left while only holding the power cord or signal cables.
  • Page 7 Take a rest for at least five (5) minutes after using the monitor for one (1) hour. This reduces eye fatigue. Do not install it in an unstable location such as an unstable rack or uneven surface or a location exposed to vibrations. •...
  • Page 8 • The customer can return used or rechargeable batteries to a nearby public recycling center or to a store selling the same type of the battery or rechargeable battery. Do not place the product in a location exposed to direct sunlight or near any heat such as a fire or heater.
  • Page 9 Maintain the correct posture when using this prod- uct. • Straighten your back. • Keep a distance of 45~50 cm(18~ 20inches) from your eyes to the screen. Look down at the screen and face the screen forwards. • Maintain the correct posture when using this prod- uct.
  • Page 10 Introduction Package Contents Note Please make sure the following items are included with your LCD Display. If any items are missing, contact your dealer. Contact a local dealer to buy optional items. Unpacking Manuals Quick Setup Guide Cables Power Cord Others LCD Display Warranty Card...
  • Page 11 Others Remote Control Sold separately Wall Mount KIT USB Cable Ferrite Core • • Installing a Wall Mount This product provides a wall mount of 100 mm x 100 mm that complies with the VESA spec- ifications. 100 mm x 100 mm A.
  • Page 12 • Samsung shall not be held liable for any damage to the product or injury caused by using a stand that is not compatible with the specified specifications or due to an installation not performed by an authorized installation engineer.
  • Page 13 Moves from one menu item to another vertically or adjusts selected menu values. Power button [ Use this button for turning the LCD Display on and off. Brightness Sensor Automatically detects the surrounding brightness it accordingly. Power indicator Shows PowerSaver mode by blinking green Note See PowerSaver described in the manual for further information regarding power saving functions.
  • Page 14 RGB IN Connect the RGB IN terminal at the back of your product to your computer. VIDEO OUT Connect between the [VIDEO OUT] port on the product and the D-Sub port on your mon- itor using a D-Sub cable. HDMI IN Connect the HDMI terminal at the back of your LCD Display to the HDMI terminal of your digital output device using a HDMI ca-...
  • Page 15 Note See Connecting Cables for further information regarding cable connections. Remote Control Note The performance of the remote control may be affected by a TV or other electronic device operating near the LCD Display , causing a malfunction due to interference with the frequen- Kensington Lock The Kensington Lock is a device used to physically fix the system when using it in a...
  • Page 16 POWER 3. Number Buttons 4. DEL / GUIDE but- 5. + VOL - SOURCE D.MENU 8. TOOLS POWER Number Buttons / GUIDE button + VOL - SOURCE D.MENU TOOLS Up-Down Left-Right buttons INFO COLOR BUTTONS TTX/MIX MTS/DUAL ENTER/PRE-CH MUTE CH/P MENU RETURN EXIT...
  • Page 17 9. Up-Down Left-Right but- tons INFO 11. COLOR BUTTONS TTX/MIX 13. MTS/DUAL ENTER/PRE-CH MUTE CH/P 17. TV MENU - This function does not work for this LCD Display. Moves from one menu item to another horizontally, vertically or adjusts selected menu values. Current picture information is displayed on the upper left corner of the screen.
  • Page 18 RETURN EXIT 21. MagicInfo Returns to the previous menu. Exits from the menu screen. MagicInfo Quick Launch Button.

  • Page 19: Connecting A Computer

    • Turn on both your computer and the LCD Display. • Contact a local SAMSUNG Electronics Service Center to buy optional items. Connecting to Other devices Note AV input devices such as DVD players, VCRs or camcorders as well as your computer can be connected to the LCD Display.

  • Page 20: Connecting To Another Monitor

    Connecting Using a HDMI Cable Note • Connect input devices such as a Blu-Ray/DVD player to the HDMI IN terminal of the LCD Display using an HDMI cable. • You cannot connect a PC to the HDMI terminal. Connecting Using a DVI to HDMI Cable Note •...
  • Page 21 Note • Connect to the [VIDEO OUT] port to display the same picture on another monitor. (For presentation purposes) Connecting a LAN Cable Note Connect the LAN cable. Connecting a USB device You can connect USB devices such as a mouse or keyboard.
  • Page 22 Connections...

  • Page 23: Using The Software

    Prepare a blank disk and download the driver program file at the Internet web site shown here. Internet web site : http://www.samsung.com/ Installing the Monitor Driver (Automatic) Insert CD into the CD-ROM drive. Click "Windows". Choose your monitor model in the model list, then click the "OK" button.
  • Page 24 Note This monitor driver is certified by Microsoft, and installing it will not damage your system. The certified driver will be posted on Samsung Monitor homepage. http://www.samsung.com/ Installing the Monitor Driver (Manual) ® Microsoft Windows Vista™‚ Operating System Insert your Manual CD into your CD-ROM drive.
  • Page 25 This monitor driver is under certifying MS logo, and this installation will not damage your system. The certified driver will be posted on Samsung Monitor homepage. Click "Update Driver..." in the "Driver" tab. Check the "Browse my computer for driver software" checkbox and click "Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer".
  • Page 26 Select the model that matches your monitor from the list of monitor models on the screen, and click "Next". 10. Click "Close" → "Close" → "OK" → "OK" on the following screens displayed in sequence. ® ® Microsoft Windows XP Operating System...
  • Page 27 Insert CD into the CD-ROM drive. Click "Start" → "Control Panel" then click the "Appearance and Themes" icon. Click "Display" icon and choose the "Settings" tab then click "Advanced...". Click the "Properties" button on the "Monitor" tab and select "Driver" tab. Click "Update Driver..."...
  • Page 28 "OK" button. Note This monitor driver is under certifying MS logo, and this installation will not damage your system. The certified driver will be posted on Samsung Monitor homepage. http://www.samsung.com/ Click the "Close" button, then click the "OK" button continually.
  • Page 29 10. Monitor driver installation is completed. ® ® Microsoft Windows 2000 Operating System When you can see "Digital Signature Not Found" on your monitor, follow these steps. Choose "OK" button on the "Insert disk" window. Click the "Browse" button on the "File Needed" window. Choose A:(D:\Driver), then click the "Open"...
  • Page 30 Select the "Monitor" tab. Click the "Change" button in the "Monitor Type" area. Choose "Specify the location of the driver". Choose "Display a list of all the driver in a specific location...", then click "Next" button. Click the "Have Disk" button. Specify A:\(D:\driver), then click "OK"...

  • Page 31: Installation Problems

    10. You have finished setting up your monitor. Execute X-Window after setting other re- quested hardware. MDC (Multi-Display Channel) Installation Insert the installation CD into the CD-ROM drive. Click the MDC installation file. Note If the popup window to install the software for the main screen is not displayed, proceed with the installation using the MDC executable file on the CD.
  • Page 32 Using the Software Using MDC...

  • Page 33: Main Screen

    Therefore, a serial cable should be connected between the serial port on a PC and the serial port on a display. Main Screen Click Start > Program > Samsung > MDC System to start the program. Select a set to see the volume of the selected set within the slider.

  • Page 34: Port Selection

    Main Icons Remocon Safety Lock Port Selection 1. Use the main icons to switch into each screen. 2. Allows you to enable or disable the remote control signal receiving function of the display unit. 3. Set the Safety Lock function. When setting the Lock function, you can only operate power and lock buttons on the remote control and set.

  • Page 35: Power Control

    1. The Multiple Display Control is originally set to COM1. 2. If any port other than COM1 is used, COM1 through COM4 can be selected in the Port Selection Menu. 3. If the exact port name that is connected to the LCD Display using a serial cable is not selected, communication will be unavailable.
  • Page 36 Info Grid shows some basic information necessary to Power Control. (Power Status) 2) Input 3) Image Size 4) On Timer 5) Off Timer 2. Use the Select All button or Check Box to choose a display to control.

  • Page 37: Input Source

    Power Control allows controlling some of the functions of the selected display. 1) Power On/Off - Turns the power of the selected display On/Off. 2) Volume - Controls the volume level of the selected display. It receives the volume value of the selected display from the sets and displays it in the slider. (When you cancel the selection or choose Select All, the value returns to the default value 10) (Mute On/Off) - Turns on/off the Mute function of the selected display.
  • Page 38 • PC Mode...
  • Page 39 Info Grid shows some basic information necessary to Input Source Control. - Changes the Input Source of the selected display to PC. - Changes the Input Source of the selected display to BNC. - Changes the Input Source of the selected display to DVI. - Changes the Input Source of the selected display to TV.

  • Page 40: Image Size

    The Input Source Control feature is available only for the displays whose power status is ON. Image Size PC, BNC, DVI 1. Click Image Size of the main icons and the Image Size control screen appears. Info Grid shows some basic information necessary to Image Size Control. ( Power Status) - Shows the power status of the current display.
  • Page 41 Image Size TV, AV, S-Video, Component, DVI(HDCP), HDMI, DTV 1. Click Image Size of the main icons and the Image Size control screen appears. Info Grid shows some basic information necessary to Image Size Control. 1) Click the Video Source tab to adjust Image Size for TV, AV, S-Video, Component, DVI(HDCP), HDMI, DTV. Click Select All or use Check Box to select a display to control.
  • Page 42 1. Click Time of the main icons and the Time Control screen appears. Info Grid shows some basic information necessary to Time Control. 1) Current Time - Set the current time for the selected display (PC Time). - To change the current time, first change the PC Time. 2) On Time Setup - Set the Hour, Minute, AM/PM of On Time Setup, Status, Source, Volume of the selected display.

  • Page 43: Pip Size

    PIP Size 1. Click PIP of the main icons and the PIP control screen appears. Click Select All or use Check Box to select a display to control. Info Grid shows some basic information necessary to PIP Size Control. 1) PIP Size - Shows the current PIP Size of the display in use.

  • Page 44: Pip Source

    PIP Source 1. Click PIP of the main icons and the PIP control screen appears. Info Grid shows some basic information necessary to PIP Source Control. 1) PIP Source - PIP Source can be controlled with turning on the LCD Display power. 2) PC - Changes the source of the PIP of the selected display to PC.
  • Page 45 Settings Picture 1. Click Settings of the main icons and the Settings Control screen appears. Info Grid shows some basic information necessary to Settings Control. When each function is selected, the set value of the selected function is displayed in the slide.When selected, each function fetches the value for the set and displays it on the slide bar.

  • Page 46: Picture Pc

    - Adjusts the Color Tone for the selected display. 8) Color Temp - Adjusts the Color Temp for the selected display. 9) Brightness Sensor - Adjusts the Brightness Sensor for the selected display. 10) Dynamic Contrast - Adjusts the Dynamic Contrast for the selected display. The Input source of MagicInfo works only on MagicInfo model.
  • Page 47 2) Contrast - Adjusts Contrast of the selected display. 3) Brightness - Adjusts Brightness for the selected display. 4) Red - Adjusts red Color of the selected display. - Available only for NT. 5) Green - Adjusts green Color of the selected display. - Available only for NT.
  • Page 48 Info Grid shows some basic information necessary to Settings Control. When each function is selected, the set value of the selected function is displayed in the slide. When selected, each function fetches the value for the set and displays it on the slide bar. When "Select All" is chosen, the default value is displayed. Changing a value in this screen will automatically change the mode to "CUSTOM."...

  • Page 49: Image Lock

    Image Lock 1. Click Settings of the main icons and the Settings Control screen appears. Info Grid shows some basic information necessary to Settings Control. 1) Image Lock - Available only for PC, BNC. 2) Coarse - Adjusts Coarse of the selected display. 3) Fine - Adjusts Fine of the selected display.
  • Page 50 An "Info Grid" showing several basic data items appears. 1) Maintenance - Allows the Maintenance Control function for all input sources. 2) Auto Lamp Control - Automatically adjusts the backlight of the selected display at a specified time. The Manual Lamp Control automatically turns off if you adjust using the Auto Lamp Control. 3) Manual Lamp Control - Allows you to adjust the backlight of the selected display regardless of the time.

  • Page 51: Video Wall

    1) Scroll - This function is used to remove the afterimages that occur when a still screen is displayed on the selected display for a long time. 2) Pixel Shift - This allows the screen to be moved finely at the specified time interval. 3) Safety Screen - The Safety Screen function is used to prevent afterimages from occurring when a still screen is displayed on the monitor for a long time.
  • Page 52 Select a display from Display Selection. The place will be set up by pressing a number in the selected mode. The MDC program supplied by Samsung supports up to 5x5 LCD Displayes. 3) On / Off - Turns on/off the Video Wall function of the selected display.

  • Page 53: Troubleshooting

    You may not operate this function in MagicInfo. The Input source of TV works only on TV model. The Maintenance Control function is available only for the displays where the power status is ON. Troubleshooting 1. The display you wish to control does not appear on the Power Control Info Grid - Check the connection of RS232C.
  • Page 54 2. Selected one display: Fetches and displays the settings value for the selected display. 3. Selected one display (ID1) and add another display (ID3): The program, which was displaying the settings value of ID 1, fetches and displays the value of ID3. 4.

  • Page 55: Adjusting The Lcd Display

    Adjusting the LCD Display Input Available Modes • • HDMI • MagicInfo Source List MENU → ENTER → → ENTER → Use to select PC, DVI or other external input sources connected to the LCD Display. Use to select the screen of your choice. HDMI MagicInfo Note...
  • Page 56 HDMI Picture [PC / MagicInfo Mode] Available Modes • • HDMI • MagicInfo MagicBright MENU → → ENTER → → ENTER → MagicBright is a feature providing the optimum viewing environment depending on the con- tents of the image you are watching. Currently four different modes are available: Entertain, Internet, Text and Custom.
  • Page 57 Custom By using the on-screen menus, the contrast and brightness can be changed to your personal preference. MENU → → ENTER → (Not available when Dynamic Contrast mode is set to On.) Note By adjusting the picture using the Custom function, MagicBright will change to Custom mode. Contrast MENU →...
  • Page 58 → ENTER → The color tones can be changed. (Not available when Dynamic Contrast mode is set to On.) Cool Normal Warm Custom Note If you set the Color Tone to Cool, Normal, Warm, or Custom, the Color Temp function is disabled.
  • Page 59 → ENTER → , Color Temp. MENU → → ENTER → → ENTER → , Color Temp is a measure of the 'warmth' of the image colors. (Not available when Dynamic Contrast mode is set to On.) Note This function is only enabled if the Color Tone is set to Off. Image Lock Image Lock is used to fine-tune and get the best image by removing noise that creates un- stable images with jitters and shakiness.
  • Page 60 H-Position MENU → → ENTER → → ENTER → → ENTER → , Adjusts the screen location horizontally. V-Position MENU → → ENTER → → ENTER → → ENTER → , Adjusts the screen location vertically. Auto Adjustment MENU → →...
  • Page 61 → ENTER → Selects either On or Off with the signal control. Signal Control MENU → → ENTER → → ENTER → → R-Gain MENU → → ENTER → → ENTER → , G-Gain MENU → → ENTER → → ENTER →...
  • Page 62 → ENTER → , G-Offset MENU → → ENTER → → ENTER → ENTER → , B-Offset MENU → → ENTER → → ENTER → ENTER → , Size MENU → → ENTER → → ENTER → The Size can be switched. (Not available when Dynamic Contrast mode is set to On.) 16:9 Dynamic Contrast...
  • Page 63 → ENTER → Dynamic Contrast automatically detects the distribution of the visual signal and adjusts to create an optimum contrast. Brightness Sensor MENU → → ENTER → → ENTER → Brightness Sensor automatically detects distribution of the inputted visual signal and adjusts to create optimum brightness.
  • Page 64 Dynamic Standard Movie Custom Custom By using the on-screen menus, the contrast and brightness can be changed to your personal preference. MENU → → ENTER → (Not available when Dynamic Contrast mode is set to On.) Contrast MENU → → ENTER → →...
  • Page 65 Adjusts the picture Color. Tint MENU → → ENTER → → → ENTER → , Adds a natural tone to the display. Color Tone MENU → → ENTER → → ENTER → The color tones can be changed. The individual Color components are also user adjustable. (Not available when Dynamic Contrast mode is set to On.) Cool2 Cool1...
  • Page 66 (Not available when Dynamic Contrast mode is set to On.) Note This function is only enabled if the Color Tone is set to Off. Size MENU → → ENTER → → ENTER → The Size can be switched. 16:9 Zoom 1 Zoom 2 Just Scan Note...
  • Page 67 Note Digital NR function is not available for all resolutions. Film Mode MENU → → ENTER → → ENTER → The Film Mode feature offers you a theater-quality viewing experience. (In HDMI mode, this function is available when the input signal is interlaced scan; it is not available in progressive scan.) Dynamic Contrast MENU →...
  • Page 68 → ENTER → Brightness Sensor automatically detects distribution of the inputted visual signal and adjusts to create optimum brightness. Sound Available Modes • • HDMI • MagicInfo Mode MENU → → → ENTER → → ENTER → The LCD Display has a built-in high fidelity stereo amplifier. Standard Selects Standard for the standard factory settings.
  • Page 69 Note • You can hear the sound even when sound value is set to 0. • If you adjust sound using Custom function, Mode will turn to Custom mode. Bass MENU → → → ENTER → → ENTER → , Emphasizes low frequency audio.
  • Page 70 SRS TS XT MENU → → → ENTER → → ENTER → SRS TS XT is a patented SRS technology that solves the problem of playing 5.1 multichannel content over two speakers. TruSurround delivers a compelling, virtual surround sound ex- perience through any two-speaker playback system, including internal television speakers.
  • Page 71 Note The language chosen affects only the language of the OSD. It has no effect on any software running on the computer. Time Selects from one of 4 time settings, Clock Set, Sleep Timer, On Timer, and Off Timer. MENU → →...
  • Page 72 On Timer MENU → → → → ENTER → → ENTER → Turns the LCD Display on automatically at a preset time. Controls the mode and the volume level at the time the LCD Display turns on automatically. Off Timer MENU →...
  • Page 73 Medium Opaque Safety Lock Change PIN MENU → → → → ENTER → TER→ [Change PIN] → [0~9]→ [0~9]→ [0~9]→ [0~9] The password can be changed. Lock On MENU → → → → ENTER → TER→ → ENTER→[Lock On] → [0~9]→ [0~9]→ [0~9]→ [0~9] Turns Off/On the Video Wall function of the selected display Off/On.
  • Page 74 HDMI Black Level MENU → → → → ENTER → When a DVD or set-top box is connected to your TV via HDMI, it may cause a degradation in the screen quality, such as an increase in the black level, a low contrast, or discoloration, etc., depending on the external device connected.
  • Page 75 Turns Off/On the Video Wall function of the selected display Off/On. Format MENU → → → → ENTER → → ENTER → → → ENTER → The Format can be selected to see a divided screen. Full Provides a full screen without any margins. Natural Displays a natural image with the original aspect ratio intact.
  • Page 76 → ENTER → Sets how many parts the screen should be divided vertically. Five adjustment levels: 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. Screen Divider MENU → → → → ENTER → → ENTER → → → → → The screen can be divided into several images. A number of screens can be selected with a different layout when dividing.
  • Page 77 To prevent after-images on the screen you can use this function have pixels move on the LCD in the horizontal or vertical direction. Note The Pixel Shift is not available when Video Wall is On. Horizontal Dot MENU → → → → ENTER → →...
  • Page 78 Time MENU → → → → ENTER → → ENTER → Set the time interval for performing the horizontal or vertical movement, respectively. Timer Timer MENU → → → → ENTER → → You can set the timer for Screen Burn Protection. If you start the operation to erase any residual image, the operation will be performed for the set period of time and then automatically finish.
  • Page 79 Eraser Period MENU → → → → ENTER → → Use this function to set the execution period for each mode set in the timer. Time MENU → → → → ENTER → → → ENTER → Within the set period of time specify a time for execution. •...
  • Page 80 MENU → → → → ENTER → → This function prevents after-images on the screen by moving long black and white vertical lines. Eraser MENU → → → → ENTER → → This function prevents after-images on the screen by moving a rectangular pattern. Resolution Select MENU →...
  • Page 81 1024 x 768 1280 x 768 1360 x 768 1366 x 768 Note Selecting the menu is only allowed when the graphics resolution is set to 1024 x 768 @ 60Hz, 1280 x 768 @ 60Hz, 1360 x 768 @ 60Hz or 1366 x 768 @ 60Hz. Power On Adjustment MENU →...
  • Page 82 Reset Reverts the product settings to factory defaults. The Reset function is only available when PC / DVI is being used. MENU → → → → ENTER → → ENTER → Image Reset MENU → → → → ENTER → →...
  • Page 83 Lamp Control MENU → → → → ENTER → → ENTER → → ENTER → , Adjusts the inverter lamp in order to reduce energy consumption. Note Not available when Dynamic Contrast mode is set to On. Multi Control Available Modes •...
  • Page 84 • MagicInfo Note • The remote control can be used to select MagicInfo. However, it is recommended to use a separate USB keyboard to utilize MagicInfo fully. • For MagicInfo in Device mode, moving external devices while booting may cause errors. Set up external devices only if the LCD Display turns on.
  • Page 85 Adjusting the LCD Display You can select an Application to be executed in your computer when Windows starts. 2. Select TCP/IP - step 2 In step 2 of MagicInfo Setup Wizard, you don’t have to go to Network Setting on the desktop to make your settings for TCP/IP.
  • Page 86 Adjusting the LCD Display When using multiple languages, you can choose and set a specific language among them. 4. Select Screen Type - step 4 You can select which rotation type will be applied to your device. 5. Setup Information...
  • Page 87 Adjusting the LCD Display Shows the settings that have been selected by the user. Note If the MagicInfo icon is not displayed on the notification area, double click the MagicInfo icon on the window desktop. The icon will appear.

  • Page 88: Warning Messages

    Troubleshooting Self-Test Feature Check Note Check the following items yourself before calling for assistance. Contact a Service Center for problems that you cannot solve by yourself. Self-Test Feature Check Turn off both your computer and the LCD Display. Unplug the video cable from the back of the computer. Turn on the LCD Display.

  • Page 89: Check List

    2) Maintaining the Flat Panel Display Screen. Clean with a soft cloth (cotton flannel). Symptoms and Recommended Actions Note A LCD Display recreates visual signals received from the computer. Therefore, if there is a problem with the computer or the video card, this can cause the LCD Display to become blank, have poor coloring, become noisy, etc.
  • Page 90 Check if the signal cable between the computer and the LCD Display is securely con- nected. (Refer to Connecting a Computer) Problems related to the Screen Note Problems related to the LCD Display screen and their solutions are listed. The screen is blank and the power indicator is off. Ensure that the power cord is firmly connected and the LCD Display is on.
  • Page 91 The screen color is inconsistent. Adjust color using Custom under OSD Color Adjustment menu. The color image is distorted by dark shadows. Adjust color using Custom under OSD Color Adjustment menu. The color white is poor. Adjust color using Custom under OSD Color Adjustment menu. The Power Indicator blinks.
  • Page 92 Check the polarities (+/-) of the batteries. Check if the batteries are empty. Check if the power is on. Check if the power cord is securely connected. Check if a special fluorescent or neon lamp is on in the vicinity. Q &...
  • Page 93 The video supports the MPEG1 and WMV codecs only. Install the corresponding codec to play the video. Note that some of the codecs can be incompatible. Note Before calling for assistance, check the information in this section to see if you can remedy any problems yourself.

  • Page 94: Specifications

    Specifications General General Model Name LCD Panel Size Display area Pixel Pitch Synchronization Horizontal Vertical Display Color 16.7 M Synchronization Optimum resolution Maximum resolution 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz Input Signal, Terminated 1 RGB Analog, HDMI 0.7 Vp-p ±5 % Separate H/V sync, Composite, SOG TTL level (V high ≥...
  • Page 95 Dimensions (W x H x D) / Weight SyncMaster 230MXn 557.5 x 339.0 x 73.9 mm / 21.9 x 13.3 x 2.9 inches / 7 kg / VESA Mounting Interface 100 x 100mm Environmental con- siderations Operating Storage Plug and Play Capability This LCD Display can be installed on any Plug &...
  • Page 96 State Power Indicator Power Consumption Preset Timing Modes If the signal transferred from the computer is the same as the following Preset Timing Modes, the screen will be adjusted automatically. However, if the signal differs, the screen may go blank while the power LED is on. Refer to the video card manual and adjusts the screen as follows.
  • Page 97 Specifications Like a fluorescent lamp, the screen has to repeat the same image many times per second to display an image to the user. The frequency of this repetition is called the Vertical Frequency or Refresh Rate. Unit:...
  • Page 98 Information For Better Display Adjust the computer resolution and screen injection rate (refresh rate) on the computer as described below to enjoy the best picture quality. You can have an uneven picture quality on screen if the best picture quality is not provided for TFT- LCD.
  • Page 99 products, including LCD, are subject to image retention. This is not a product de- fect. Please follow the suggestions below to protect your LCD from image retention. Power Off, Screen Saver, or Power Save Mode • Turn the power off when using a stationary pattern. •...
  • Page 100 • Every 30 minutes, change the characters with movement. The best way to protect your monitor from Image retention is to set your PC or System to operate a Screen Saver program when you are not using it. Image retention may not occur when a LCD panel is operated under normal con- ditions.
  • Page 101 Information Our LCD Monitor satisfies ISO13406-2 Pixel fault Class II...
  • Page 102 Appendix Contact SAMSUNG WORLDWIDE Note If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center. U.S.A CANADA MEXICO ARGENTINA BRAZIL CHILE COLOMBIA COSTA RICA ECUADOR EL SALVADOR GUATEMALA HONDURAS JAMAICA NICARAGUA PANAMA PUERTO RICO REP.
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  • Page 104 010-6475 1880 3698 - 4698 http://www.samsung.com/hk http://www.samsung.com/ hk_en/ 3030 8282 http://www.samsung.com/in 1-800-3000-8282 1800 110011 0800-112-8888 http://www.samsung.com/id 0120-327-527 http://www.samsung.com/jp 1800-88-9999 http://www.samsung.com/my 0800 SAMSUNG(0800 726 http://www.samsung.com/nz 786) 1-800-10-SAMSUNG http://www.samsung.com/ph (726-7864) 1-800-3-SAMSUNG (726-7864) 1-800-8-SAMSUNG (726-7864) 02-5805777 1800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) http://www.samsung.com/sg 1800-29-3232, 02-689-3232 http://www.samsung.com/th 0800-329-999 http://www.samsung.com/tw 1 800 588 889 http://www.samsung.com/vn...

  • Page 105: Correct Disposal

    Vertical Frequency Horizontal Frequency Interlace and Non-Interlace Methods Plug & Play Resolution SRS TS XT Correct Disposal Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) - Europe only The screen must be redrawn several times per second in order to create and display an image for the user.
  • Page 106 Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Samsung Elec- tronics Co., Ltd. is strictly forbidden. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this ma- terial.
  • Page 107 Appendix...

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