SyncMaster LD220Z LCD Monitor User Manual The color and the appearance may differ depending on the product, and the specifications are subject to change without prior notice to improve the performance.
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Custody and Maintenance External Surface and Screen Maintenance Clean the product with a soft dry cloth. • Do not clean the product with an inflammable substance such as benzene or thinner or with a wet cloth. This may result in a problem with the product.
Safety Precautions Icons used for safety precautions ICON NAME Warning Caution Meaning of Signs Do not perform. Do not disassemble. Do not touch. Power Related The following images are for your reference and may differ depending on models and countries. Warning Avoid using a damaged power cord or plug or a loose power outlet.
Caution Avoid unplugging the power plug while the product is operating. • Otherwise, it may damage the product due to electric shock. When unplugging the power plug from the wall outlet, make sure to hold it by the plug and not by the cord.
Caution Do not let the product drop while moving it. • This may result in a problem with the product or injury. When installing the product on a console or shelf, make sure that the front of the product does not protrude out of the console or shelf. •...
Caution Avoid spraying cleansing agent directly onto the product. • This may result in discoloration or cracking of the exterior of the product or the panel coming off. Use a soft, damp cloth with a "monitor- exclusive cleansing agent" and wipe the product with it.
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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. Avoid lifting up or move the product by holding only the power cord or signal cable.
Keep small accessories away from the children. Avoid placing a heavy object over the product. • Otherwise, it may result in a problem with the product or injury. Maintaining the Correct Posture when Using this Product Maintain the correct posture when using this product. •...
Installing the Product Package Contents • Unpack the product and check if all of the following contents have been included. • Store the packaging box in case you need to move the Product at a later stage. Installation Manual Power Cord HDMI Cable The cleaning cloth is supplied with black high-glossy models only.
Connecting with a PC The connecting part may differ depending on the product model. 1. Connect the product to a PC depending on the video output supported by the PC. • When the graphics card provides D-Sub (Analog) output • Connect the [RGB IN] port of the product to the [D-Sub] port on your PC using the D-Sub cable.
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(The input voltage is switched automatically.) When the product is connected to a PC, you can turn the product on and use it. When both the HDMI and D-Sub (<Analog>) cables are connected, you can select the input signal <Analog/HDMI> by pressing button.
Using the Touchscreen To use the touch screen function, connect both the D-Sub (or HDMI or HDMI - DVI) cable and USB cable, install the touch screen driver and set the touch screen monitor as "default monitor." Connect the product to a PC depending on the video output supported by the PC. •...
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• Connect the [ ] port of the product to the [USB] port on your PC using the D-Sub cable. • If you connect the USB port, sound will be outputted from the speaker on the back of the monitor. •...
Connecting an External Device Using the HDMI Cable Connect the HDMI output port of your digital output device to the [HDMI IN] port of the product using the HDMI cable. When all the connections are complete, you can turn on and use the product and your DVD player (or digital output device). Press the [ ] button and select <HDMI>...
Connecting Headphones Connect your headphones to the Headphone connection terminal. Sound is only supported when the HDMI or USB port is connected. Installing the Product...
Kensington Lock A Kensington Lock is an anti-theft device that enables users to lock the product so that they can safely use it in public locations. Since the shape and usage of the locking device may differ depending on the model and the manufacturer, for more information, refer to the User Manual supplied with the locking device.
Using the product Setting the Optimal Resolution If you turn the power on after purchasing the product, a message regarding the optimal resolution setting appears on the screen. Select a language and the optimal resolution. • The message appears up to 3 times if the resolution has not been set to the optimal resolution. •...
Standard Signal Mode Table The LCD monitor has one optimal resolution for the best visual quality depending 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 resolution is not set for the panel size. It is recommended setting the resolution to the optimal resolution of the product.
If you install the device driver, you can set up the appropriate resolution and frequency for the product. The device driver is included on the CD-ROM supplied with the product. If the supplied drive file is corrupted, please visit a service center or Samsung Electronics website(http://www.samsung.com/), and download the driver. 1. Insert the driver installation CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
To use the touch screen monitor, the USB driver must be installed. The device driver is included on the CD-ROM supplied with the product. If the supplied drive file is corrupted, please visit a service center or Samsung Electronics website(http://www.samsung.com/), and download the driver.
Product Operating Buttons Product Operating Buttons Touch one of the operating buttons lightly. The LED buttons appear. ICON MENU ▲/▼ 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. * OSD Adjustment Lock This function locks the OSD in order to maintain the current settings or to prevent the settings from being changed by another person...
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ICON AUTO Speaker Using the product DESCRIPTION Use this button to select a function If you press the [ ] button when there is no OSD, the input signal (Analog/ HDMI) is switched. When the input signal is switched by pressing [ the product is turned on, a message displaying the selected input signal appears at the top left of the screen.) Press [AUTO] button to adjust the screen settings automatically...
Using the Screen Adjustment Menu (OSD: On Screen Display) The Screen Adjustment Menu (OSD: On Screen Display) Structure TOP MENUS Brightness PICTURE MagicAngle MagicColor COLOR Color Effect H-Position SIZE & POSITION Reset Off Timer Setting SETUP&RESET Menu Transpar- ency INFORMATION PICTURE <PC signals>...
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MENU Sharpness Controls the clarity of details of pictures displayed on the screen • This menu is unavailable when <MagicBright> is set to <Dynamic Contrast> or <Cinema> mode. • This menu is unavailable when <MagicColor> is set to <Full> mode or <Intelligent> mode. •...
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MENU This feature allows you to see optimal screen quality according to your viewing position. When viewing the screen at an angle from below, above or the side of the monitor, by setting the appropriate mode for each position you can obtain a similar picture quality as viewing the screen directly from the front.
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COLOR This is unavailable when <MagicBright> is set to <Dynamic Contrast> and <Cinema> mode. Using the product...
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MENU MagicColor Expresses natural colors more clearly without changing the picture quality using proprietary digital picture quality improvement technology developed by Samsung Electronics. • <Off> - Turns the MagicColor function off. • <Demo> - You can compare the pictures processed by MagicColor with the original pictures.
SIZE & POSITION MENU H-Position Moves the position of the display area on the screen horizontally. • This function is only available in Analog mode. • Becomes enabled if the HDMI signal is received while the <PC/AV Mode> is set to <AV> and the image size is set to <Screen fit>.
SETUP&RESET MENU Reset Use this function to restore the visual quality and color settings to the factory defaults. • <No> - <Yes> Language Select a language for the OSD. The selected language is only applied to the product OSD. This setting does not affect the other functions of the PC.
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MENU Customized Key You can set the function of the Customized Key to one of the following. • <PC> mode: <MagicBright> - <MagicAngle> - <MagicEco> - <Image Size> • <AV> mode : <Picture Mode> - <MagicAngle> - <MagicEco> - <Image Size> Auto Source •...
What is Natural Color ? This software works only for Samsung products and enables adjusting the displayed colors on the product and matches the colors on the product with the colors of the printed pictures. For more information, refer to the online help of the software (F1).
MagicTune What is MagicTune? MagicTune is a software program that helps with monitor adjustments by providing comprehensive descriptions of monitor functions and easy-to-understand guidelines. Users can adjust the product with the mouse and the keyboard without using the operating buttons of the product. Installing the Software 1.
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2. Double-click the [Add or Remove Programs] icon in the Control Panel. 3. In the [Add/Remove] window, find and select MagicTune™so that it is highlighted. 4. Click [Change or Remove Programs] to remove the software. 5. Select [Yes] to start removing MagicTune™. 6.
MultiScreen What is MultiScreen ? MultiScreen enables 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. If the pop-up screen for the software installation does not appear on the main screen, find and double-click the MultiScreen setup file on the CD-ROM.
Troubleshooting Monitor Self-Diagnosis • You can check if the product is working properly using the Self-Diagnosis function. • If a blank screen is displayed and the Power LED blinks even if the product and the PC are properly connected, perform the self-diagnosis function according to the procedures below.
Before Requesting Service Please check the following before requesting After-Sales service. If the problem continues, please contact your nearest Samsung Electronics Service Center. A BLANK SCREEN APPEARS / I CANNOT TURN THE PRODUCT ON Is the power cord connected properly? Is the “Check Signal Cable”...
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THE COLOR IS DISPLAYED IN 16 BIT (16 COLORS). THE COLOR HAS BEEN CHANGED AFTER CHANGING THE Did you install the device driver for the product? Is the graphics card configured correctly? WHEN I LOOK AT THE EXTERIOR EDGES OF THE PRODUCT, SMALL ALIEN SUBSTANCES APPEAR ON IT. Since this product is designed so that the color has a soft appearance by coating it with a transparent material over the black edges, such things may be seen.
FAQ! How can I change the frequency of the video signal? How can I change the resolution? How can I use the power saving function? Troubleshooting PLEASE TRY THE FOLLOWING! You have to change the frequency of the graphics card. (For more information, refer to the User Manual of the com- puter or the graphics card.) Windows XP : Change the resolution by selecting Control...
More Information Specifications MODEL NAME LCD Panel Synchronization Display Color Resolution Input Signal, Terminated Maximum Pixel Clock Power Supply Signal Cable Dimensions (WxHxD) / Weight (Simple stand) Tilt Environmental considerations Class B (Information Communication equipment for residential use) This device has been registered regarding EMI for home use (Class B). It may be used in all areas. (Class B equipment emits less electromagnetic waves than Class A equipment.) Size 21.5 inches (54 cm)
Power Saving Function This product provides a power saving function that automatically turns the screen off when the product is not used for a predetermined period of time to reduce power consumption. If the product enters power saving mode, the power LED turns to a different color to indicate that the product is in power saving mode.
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Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) - Europe only (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This marking on the product, accessories or literature indicates that the product and its electronic accessories (e.g. charger, headset, USB cable) should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working life.
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