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SyncMaster B2230HD B2330HD B2430HD
LCD TV 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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Table Of Contents MAJOR SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Before You Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 INSTALLING THE PRODUCT Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 Installing th
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1 Major Safety Precautions 1-1 Before You Start Icons used in this manual ICON NAME MEANING Caution Indicates cases where the function may not work or the setting may be canceled. Note Indicates a hint or tip to operate a function. Using this Manual • Make yourself fully aware of the safety precautions before using this product. • If a problem occurs, refer to the 'Troubleshooting' section. • The contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice for performance improvement. Lice
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Copyright Notice Copyright © 2010 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. The copyright of this manual is reserved by Samsung Electronics, Co., Ltd. The contents of this manual may not be partially or in whole reproduced, distributed or used in any form without the written permission of Samsung Electronics, Co., Ltd. The SAMSUNG logo and SyncMaster are the registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics, Co., Ltd. Microsoft, Windows and Windows NT are the registered trademarks of Micros
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1-2 Care and Maintenance External Surface and Screen Maintenance Clean the product with a soft dry cloth. • Avoid cleaning 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. • Avoid scratching the screen with your fingernails or a sharp object. • Avoid cleaning the product by spraying water onto it. If water enters the product, it may result in fire, electric shock or a problem with the product. A white s
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1-3 Safety Precautions Icons used for safety precautions ICON NAME MEANING Warning Failing to follow the precautions marked with this sign may result in a serious injury or even a fatality. Failing to follow the precautions marked with this sign may result in a personal injury or property Caution damage. Meaning of Signs Do not perform. Must be followed. The power plug must be unplugged from the Do not disassemble. wall outlet. Do not touch. Must be grounded to prevent electric shock. Power
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Caution Avoid unplugging the power plug while the Make sure to use only the power cord sup- product is operating. plied by our company. In addition, do not use the power cord of another electric appli- • Otherwise, it may damage the product ance. due to electric shock. • Otherwise, it may result in electric shock or fire. When unplugging the power plug from the Connect the power plug to a wall outlet that wall outlet, make sure to hold it by the plug can be easily reached. and not by the
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Avoid installing the product where children Bend the outdoor antenna cable downwards may reach it. at the location where it comes in the house so that rainwater does not flow in. • If a child touches the product, the product may fall and this may result in • If rainwater enters the product, it may injury. result in electric shock or fire. • Since the front part is heavier, install the product on a flat and stable surface. Install the antenna far away from any high voltage cables. • If the
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Caution Avoid spraying cleansing agent directly onto When cleaning the product, disconnect the the product. power cord and clean the product with the supplied cleaning cloth. • This may result in discoloration or cracking of the exterior of the product or • Avoid using chemicals such as wax, the panel coming off. benzene, alcohol, thinner, mosquito- repellent, fragrance, lubrication or cleansing agent when cleaning the product. This may result in the exterior being deformed or the print
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Avoid moving the product by pulling the When a gas leak occurs, do not touch the power cord or antenna cable. product or the power plug and ventilate immediately. • Otherwise, it may result in electric shock, fire or a problem with the product • A spark may result in an explosion or due to damage to the cable. fire. • During a thunder or lighting storm, do not touch the power cord or antenna cable. Avoid lifting up or moving the product by Avoid using or placing inflammable spray or holdi
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Keep the small accessories in a location out Take care when adjusting the angle of the of the reach of children. product or the height of the stand. • If your hand or finger is caught, you may be injured. • If the product is tilted excessively, the product may fall and this may result in injury. Avoid placing a heavy object over the prod- When using headphones or earphones, do uct. not turn the volume too high. • Otherwise, it may result in a problem • Having the sound too loud may damage
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2 Installing the Product 2-1 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. CONTENTS Product Warranty User Manual Power Cord Quick Setup Guide (Not available in all locations) Cable Holder Batteries (AAA X 2) Stand Base Stand Connector (Not available in all locations) Cleaning Cloth Stereo Cable D-Sub Cable Remote Control SOLD SEPARATELY HDMI Cable HDMI to DV
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2-2 Installing the Stand Before assembling the product, place the product down on a flat and stable surface so that the screen is facing downwards. Insert the Stand Connector into the Stand Base in the direction shown by the figure. Check if the Stand Connector is firmly connected. Turn the connecting screw at the bottom of the Stand base fully so that it is completely fixed. Place a soft cloth over the table to protect the product and place the product onto the cloth face down. Installing
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Hold the main body of the product with your hand as shown by the figure. Push the assembled stand into the main body in the direction of the arrow as shown in the figure. - Caution Do not lift the product holding only the stand. 2-2 Installing the Product
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2-3 Removing the Stand Before removing the stand, place the product down on a flat and stable surface so that the screen faces downwards. Place a soft cloth over the table to protect the product and place the product face down. Hold the main body of the product with your hand as shown by the figure. Pull the stand in the direction of the arrow as shown in the figure to separate it. Turn the connecting screw at the bottom of the Stand base to separate it from the Stand connector. Take the S
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2-4 Attaching a Wall Mount/Desktop Stand Attaching a Wall Mount/Desktop Stand(not supplied) This product complies with 75 mm x 75 mm (2.95 x 2.95 inches) VESA specifications. . Wall/Desktop Stand Mount . Wall mount kit/desktop stand (not supplied) 1. Turn the product off and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. 2. Place a soft cloth or cushion on a flat surface to protect the panel and place the product face down. 3. Align wall mount/desktop stand to the Monitor/TV and firmly fix the wall
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2-5 Connecting to a Computer 1. Connect the product to a PC depending on the video output supported by the PC. The connecting part may differ depending on the product model. When the graphics card provides a D-Sub (analog) output • Connect the [PC IN] port of the product to the D-Sub port of the PC with the D-Sub cable. When the graphics card provides a DVI (digital) output • Connect the [HDMI (DVI) IN] port of the product to the DVI port of the PC with the HDMI to DVI cable. When the graph
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2. Connect the [HDMI/PC/DVI-D AUDIO IN] port on the rear side of the monitor to the sound card of the PC. 3. To use the monitor, connect the power cable to a power outlet and the [POWER] port on the monitor. (The input voltage is switched automatically.) 2-5 Installing the Product
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• You may enjoy clear and quality sound from the computer sound card using the monitor's speakers. (You don't need to install separate speakers for your computer.) • You may get a blank screen depending on the type of video card you are using if you connect the D-sub cables simultaneously to one computer. Installing the Product 2-5
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2-6 Using it as a TV You may view television programs on the monitor if it is connected to an antenna or cable system without installing any separate TV reception hardware or software on your computer. 1. Connect the cable or TV antenna cable to the [ANT IN] port on the rear side of the monitor. • When using an indoor antenna/cable terminal: Check the antenna terminal on the wall and then connect the antenna/cable TV cable. • When using an outdoor antenna: When using an outdoor antenna, we str
