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  • Page 1: Lcd Monitor

    SyncMaster 2343BW/2343BWX LCD Monitor User Manual...

  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions Notational 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 Otherwise, it may result in death or personal injury. Otherwise, it may result in personal injury or property damage.

  • Page 3: Installation

    Ensure that the power plug is plugged into the power outlet firmly and correctly. • 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. •...
  • Page 4 DO NOT PLACE CANDLES,MOSQUITO REPELLANT,CIGA- RETTES AND ANY HEATING APPLIANCES NEAR THE PROD- UCT. • Keep heating appliances as far away from the power cord or the product as possible. • Do not install it in a badly ventilated location such as a bookcase or closet.
  • Page 5 Do not spray cleaner directly onto the surface of the product. • Clean the product using a soft cloth with a monitor cleaner only. If you must use a cleaner other than the monitor cleaner, dilute it with water at a ratio of 1:10. When cleaning the power plug pins or dusting the power outlet, clean it with a dry cloth.
  • Page 6 Do not place this product in a location exposed to moisture, dust, smoke, water, or in a car. • Otherwise, this may result in electric shock or fire. When you drop the product or the case is broken, turn the power off and disconnect the power cord.
  • Page 7 Set a resolution and frequency appropriate to the product. • Otherwise, your eyesight may be damaged. If you continually move closer to the product screen, your eye- sight may be failing. To ease eye strain, take at least a five-minute break after every hour of using the monitor.
  • Page 8 Do not drop any objects onto the product or cause any impact to the product. • Otherwise, this may result in electric shock or fire. Do not use a humidifier or kitchen table near the product. • Otherwise, this may result in electric shock or fire. When there is a gas leak, do not touch the product or the power plug but ventilate immediately.
  • Page 9 • Adjust the angle so that light is not reflected on the screen. • Place your arms perpendicular to your sides and allow your arms to be level with the back of the hand. • Keep your elbow at 90 degrees. •...

  • Page 10: Package Contents

    Introduction Package Contents Note Please make sure the following items are included with your monitor. If any items are missing, contact your dealer. Contact a local dealer to buy optional items. Unpacking Type 1 Monitor & Simple stand Type 2 Monitor &...
  • Page 11 Type4 Monitor & HAS stand Manuals Quick Setup Guide (Not available in all loca- Cables D-Sub Cable Others Cleaning Cloth Cable holding ring(Simple Sold separately USB Cable Note This is only provided for highly polished black products as a product feature. Warranty Card User's Guide tions)

  • Page 12: Your Monitor

    Your Monitor Initial Settings Select the language using the up or down key. The displayed content will disappear after 40 seconds. Turn the Power button off and on. It will be displayed again. It can be displayed up to three (3) times. Make sure to adjust the resolution of your PC before reaching the maximum count.
  • Page 13 You can customize key assignment for the Custom button according to your preferences. Note You can configure the customized key for a required function via Setup > Customized Key. Brightness button [ ] When OSD is not on the screen, push the button to adjust brightness. >>...

  • Page 14: Using The Anti-Theft Kensington Lock

    simple stand POWER port Connect the power cord for your monitor to the POWER port on the back of the product. DVI IN port Connect the DVI Cable to the DVI IN port on the back of your monitor. RGB IN port Connect the D-sub cable to the 15-pin, RGB IN port on the back of your mon- itor.
  • Page 15 Introduction Cable holding ring • Fix the cables using the holding ring, as shown in the figure.

  • Page 16: Connecting Cables

    Connections Connecting Cables Connect the power cord for your monitor to the power port on the back of the monitor. Plug the power cord for the monitor into a nearby outlet. Use a connection appropriate for your computer. Using the D-sub (Analog) connector on the video card. •...
  • Page 17 High speed Data Rate 480 Mbps Power Consump- 2.5 W tion (Max., each port) Connect the UP port of the monitor and the USB port of the computer with the USB cable. Note To use DOWN port, you have to connect the UP (Upstream Cable) to the PC. Make sure to use the USB cable supplied with this monitor to connect the monitor's UP port and your computer's USB port.

  • Page 18: Has Stand

    Note When connecting a device to the using a cable appropriate to the device. (For the purchase of the cable and external devices, ask the service center of the cor- responding product.) The company is not liable for problems or damages to an external device caused by using an unauthorized cable for the connection.

  • Page 19: Attaching A Base

    Samsung is not liable for these kinds of accidents. • Samsung is not liable for product damage or personal injury when a non- VESA or non-specified wall mount is used or the consumer fails to follow the product installation instructions.

  • Page 20: 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/ (Worldwide) Installing the Monitor Driver (Automatic) Insert CD into the CD-ROM drive. Click "Windows".

  • Page 21: Installing The Monitor Driver (Manual)

    Note This monitor driver is under certifying MS logo, and this installation doesn't 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 22 This monitor driver is under certifying MS logo, and this installation doesn't 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 23 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 24 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 25 If you can see following message window, then click the "Continue Anyway" button. Then click "OK" button. Note This monitor driver is under certifying MS logo, and this installation doesn't damage your system. The certified driver will be posted on Samsung Monitor homepage. http://www.samsung.com/ Click the "Close" button then click "OK" button continually.
  • Page 26 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 27 If you can see the "Digital Signature Not Found" window then click the "Yes" button. And click the "Finish" button then the "Close" button. ® ® Microsoft Windows Millennium Operating System Click "Start", "Setting", "Control Panel". Double click the "Display" icon. Select the "Settings"...

  • Page 28: How To Install The Natural Color Software

    & Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI). This system is available only for Samsung monitors and makes the color of the images on the monitor the same as the printed or scanned images. For more information, refer to Help (F1) in the software program.

  • Page 29: How To Delete The Natural Color Software Program

    How to delete the Natural Color software program Select "Setting/Control Panel" on the "Start" menu and then double-click "Add/Delete a pro- gram". Select Natural Color from the list and then click the "Add/Delete" button. MagicTune™ Installation Insert the installation CD into the CD-ROM drive. Click the MagicTune™...

  • Page 30: System Requirements

    System Requirements • Windows 2000 • Windows XP Home Edition • Windows XP Professional • Windows Vista™ It is recommended using MagicTune™ in Windows Hardware • 32 MB Memory above • 60 MB Hard disk space above For more information, visit the MagicTune™ website. Uninstall The MagicTune™...
  • Page 31 MagicRotation Installation Insert the installation CD into the CD-ROM drive. Click the MagicRotation installation file. Note If the popup window to install the software for the main screen is not displayed, proceed with the installation using the MagicTune executable file on the CD. Select installation Language, Click "Next".

  • Page 32: Service Packs

    • Select the Orientation (90, 180, 270) you want to view the application. • Relaunch the application. In most cases this should fix the problem. User Applications using OpenGL and DirectDraw (3D drawing) will not function as per the orientation mode selected (90, 180, 270). e.g.
  • Page 33 Go to [Task Tray] → [Start] → [Settings] and select [Control Panel] in the menu. If the program runs on Windows Click the "Add or Remove Programs" icon in Control Panel. In the "Add or Remove Programs" screen, scroll down to find "MagicRotation." Click on it to highlight it.
  • Page 34 Choose a folder to install the MultiScreen‚ program. Click "Install". The "Installation Status" window appears. Click "Finish". When the installation is complete, the Multiscreen executable icon appears on your desktop. Double-click the icon to start the program. Multiscreen execution icon may not appear depending on specification of computer system or monitor.

  • Page 35: Adjusting The Monitor

    Adjusting the Monitor Direct Functions AUTO When the 'AUTO' button is pressed, the auto adjustment screen appears as shown in the animated screen on the center. Auto adjustment allows the monitor to self-adjust to the incoming Analog signal. The values of Fine, Coarse and Position are adjusted automatically.
  • Page 36 Adjusting the Monitor When pressing the MENU button after locking the OSD This is the function that locks the OSD in order to keep the current states of settings or prevent others from adjusting the current settings. Lock : Hold down the MENU button for more than five (5) seconds to activate the OSD ad- justment lock function.

  • Page 37: Customized Key

    Note Though the OSD adjustment lock function is activated, you can still adjust the brightness and contrast, and adjust Customized Key ( Customized key You can customize key assignment for the Custom button according to your preferences. To view the operating screen displayed when pressing the [ customized key for a function, click the name of each function.
  • Page 38 Brightness When OSD is not on the screen, push the Brightness ( SOURCE Selects the video signal while the OSD is off. ) button to adjust brightness.

  • Page 39: Osd Function

    OSD Function Picture Brightness Contrast Color MagicColor Color Tone Color Con- Image Coarse Language Setup Reset Information Picture Brightness (Not available in MagicBright mode of Dynamic Contrast.) You can use the on-screen menus to change the brightness according to personal prefer- ence.
  • Page 40 Adjusting the Monitor You can use the on-screen menus to change the contrast according to personal preference. ( Not available in MagicColor mode of Full and Intelligent. ) MENU → → MENU → → → MagicBright Push the button to circle through available preconfigured modes. MagicBright is a new feature providing optimum viewing environment depending on the contents of the image you are watching.
  • Page 41 tom, Text, Internet, Game, Sport, Movie and Dynamic Contrast. Each mode has its own pre-configured brightness value. You can easily select one of seven settings by simply press- ing Customized Key control button. • Custom Although the values are carefully chosen by our engineers, the pre-configured values may not be comfortable to your eyes depending on your taste.
  • Page 42 MagicColor MagicColor is a new technology that Samsung has exclusively developed to improve digital image and to display natural color more clearly without disturbing image quality. • Off - Returns to the original mode. • Demo - The screen before applying MagicColor appears on the right and the screen after applying MagicColor appears on the left.

  • Page 43: Color Tone

    Color Tone The tone of the color can be changed and one of four modes can be selected. • Cool - Makes whites bluish. • Normal - Keeps whites white. • Warm - Makes whites reddish. • Custom - Select this mode when you want to adjust the image according to your prefer- ences.

  • Page 44: Color Control

    Color Control Adjusts individual Red, Green, Blue color balance. ( Not available in MagicColor mode of Full and Intelligent. ) MENU → → Color Effect You can change the overall mood by changing the screen colors. ( Not available in MagicColor mode of Full and Intelligent. ) →...
  • Page 45 • • • Off - This applies an achromatic color to the screen to adjust the screen effects. • Grayscale - The default colors of black and white are displayed. • Green - This applies the green color effect to a black and white screen. •...
  • Page 46 Adjusting the Monitor Image Coarse Removes noise such as vertical stripes. Coarse adjustment may move the screen image area. You may relocate it to the center using the horizontal control menu. (Available in Analog mode only) MENU → → MENU →...
  • Page 47 Fine Removes noise such as horizontal stripes. If the noise persists even after Fine tuning, repeat it after adjusting the frequency (clock speed). (Available in Analog mode only) MENU → → Sharpness → MENU → → →...
  • Page 48 Changes the clearance of image. ( Not available in MagicColor mode of Full and Intelligent. ) MENU → → H-Position Changes the horizontal position of the monitor's entire display. (Available in Analog mode only) MENU → → → MENU → →...
  • Page 49 V-Position Changes the vertical position of the monitor's entire display. (Available in Analog mode only) MENU → → Language You can choose one of nine languages. → MENU → → →...
  • Page 50 Note The language chosen affects only the language of the OSD. It has no effect on any software running on the computer. MENU → → H-Position You can change the horizontal position where the OSD menu appears on your monitor. MENU →...
  • Page 51 V-Position You can change the vertical position where the OSD menu appears on your monitor. MENU → → Transparency Change the transparency of the background of the OSD. • • MENU → → → MENU → → → → MENU →...

  • Page 52: Display Time

    Display Time The menu will be automatically turned off if no adjustments are made for a certain time period. You can set the amount of time the menu will wait before it is turned off. • • 5 sec MENU → →...
  • Page 53 Reverts the product settings to factory defaults. • • MENU → → Customized Key You can specify a function which will be activated when the Customized Key ( MENU → → → MENU → → → → → →MENU ) is press-...

  • Page 54: Auto Source

    Auto Source Select Auto Source for the monitor to automatically select the signal source. • • Auto MENU → → Image Size You can change the size of the screen displayed on your monitor. Manual → → → →MENU...
  • Page 55 • • Auto Wide • Auto - The screen is displayed in accordance with the screen aspect ratio of the input signals. • Wide - A full screen is displayed regardless of the screen aspect ratio of the input signals. Note •...

  • Page 56: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Self-Test Feature Check Note Your monitor provides a self test feature that allows you to check whether your monitor is functioning properly. Self-Test Feature Check Turn off both your computer and the monitor. Unplug the video cable from the back of the computer. Turn on the monitor.

  • Page 57: Useful Tips

    Useful Tips A monitor recreates visual signals received from the computer. Therefore, if there is a problem with the computer or the video card, this can cause the monitor to become blank, have poor coloring, become noisy, and video mode not supported, etc. In this case, first check the source of the problem, and then contact the Service Center or your dealer.

  • Page 58: I Cannot See The On Screen Display

    You can see this message when the signal from the video card exceeds the maximum resolution and frequency that the monitor can handle properly. Adjust the maximum resolution and frequency that the monitor can handle properly. If the display exceeds SXGA or 75 Hz, a "Not Optimum Mode", "Recommended Mode 2048 x 1152 60 Hz"...
  • Page 59 Have you adjusted the resolution or frequency to the monitor? Adjust the resolution and frequency at the video card. (Refer to the Preset Timing Modes). The screen can be unbalanced due to the cycle of the video card signals. Readjust Position by referring to the OSD.

  • Page 60: Check The Following Items If There Is Trouble With The Monitor

    MagicTune™ is an additional software for the monitor. Some graphic cards may not support your monitor. When you have a problem with the graphic card, visit our website to check the compatible graphic card list provided. http://www.samsung.com/monitor/magictune MagicTune™ doesn't work properly. Have you changed your PC or video graphic card? Download the latest program.
  • Page 61 Windows XP: Set the resolution in the Control Panel → Appearance and Themes → Display → Set- tings. Windows ME/2000: Set the resolution in the Control Panel → Display → Settings. * Contact the video card manufacturer for details. How can I set the Power Saving function? Windows XP: Set the resolution in the Control Panel →...

  • Page 62: Specifications

    Specifications General General Model Name LCD Panel Size Display area Pixel Pitch Synchronization Horizontal Vertical Display Color 16.7M Resolution Optimum resolution Maximum resolution 2048 X 1152@60Hz Input Signal, Terminated RGB Analog, DVI(Digital Visual Interface) 0.7 Vp-p ± 5 % Separate H/V sync, Composite,SOG TTL level (V high ≥...
  • Page 63 Dimensions (W x H x D) / Weight (HAS Stand) 544.6 x 408.8 x 250.0 mm / 21.4 x 16.1 x 9.8 inch (With Stand), 7.3 kg / 16.1 lbs VESA Mounting Interface 100 mm x 100 mm Environmental considerations Operating Storage Plug and Play Capability...

  • Page 64: Preset Timing Modes

    This monitor is EPA ENERGY STAR ENERGY2000 compliant when used with a computer equipped with VESA DPM functionality. ® As an ENERGY STAR Partner, SAMSUNG has deter- mined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. Horizontal Vertical Fre-...
  • Page 65 General General Model Name LCD Panel Size Display area Pixel Pitch Synchronization Horizontal Vertical Display Color 16.7M Resolution Optimum resolution Maximum resolution 2048 X 1152@60Hz Input Signal, Terminated RGB Analog, DVI(Digital Visual Inter face) 0.7 Vp-p ± 5 % Separate H/V sync, Composite,SOG TTL level (V high ≥...
  • Page 66 VESA Mounting Interface 100 mm x 100 mm Environmental considerations Operating Storage Plug and Play Capability This monitor can be installed on any Plug & Play compatible system. The interac- tion of the monitor and the computer systems will provide the best operating conditions and monitor settings.
  • Page 67 This monitor is EPA ENERGY STAR ENERGY2000 compliant when used with a computer equipped with VESA DPM functionality. ® As an ENERGY STAR Partner, SAMSUNG has deter- mined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. Horizontal Vertical Fre-...

  • Page 68: For Better Display

    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 69 During normal operation of a LCD panel, pixel image retention doesn't occur. How- ever, if the same image is displayed for a long time, a slight difference in electric charge accumulates between the two electrodes which encase the liquid crystal. This may cause the liquid crystal to build up in a certain areas of the display.
  • Page 70 • Recommended settings: Bright colors with little difference in luminance • Change the characters color and background color every 30 minutes • 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.
  • Page 71 Information Our LCD Monitor satisfies ISO13406-2 Pixel fault Class II...
  • Page 72 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 ARGENTINE BRAZIL CHILE COLOMBIA COSTA RICA ECUADOR EL SALVADOR GUATEMALA HONDURAS JAMAICA NICARAGUA PANAMA PUERTO RICO REP.
  • Page 73 DENMARK 70 70 19 70 EIRE 0818 717 100 FINLAND 030-6227 515 FRANCE 3260 SAMSUNG(€ 0,15/Min) 08 25 08 65 65 (€ 0,15/Min) GERMANY 01805 (726-7864) (€ 0,14/Min) HUNGARY 06-80-SAMSUNG(726-7864) http://www.samsung.com/hu ITALIA 800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) LUXEMBURG 02 261 03 710 NETHERLANDS 0900-SAMSUNG(726-7864 €...
  • Page 74 Interlace and Non-Interlace Methods Plug & Play Resolution Asia Pacific 1800 110011 1-800-3000-8282 0800-112-8888 0120-327-527 1800-88-9999 0800 SAMSUNG(0800 726 786) http://www.samsung.com/nz 1800-10-SAMSUNG (726-7864) 1800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) 1800-29-3232, 02-689-3232 0800-329-999 1 800 588 889 Middle East & Africa 0860-SAMSUNG(726-7864) 444 77 11 800-SAMSUNG(726-7864)

  • Page 75: Correct Disposal

    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.

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