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SyncMaster BX1931N/BX2031/BX2031N/BX2231/BX2331/BX2431
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 Custody and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 INSTALLING THE PRODUCT Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 Installing the S
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Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11 Power Saving Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12 Contact SAMSUNG WORLDWIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-13 Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) - Europe only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14
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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. Copyright Notice The contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice for performance im
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1-2 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. • Do not scratch the screen with your fingernails or a sharp object. This may result in scratches or damage to the product. • Do not clean the product directly by spraying water onto the product. If water enters the product, it may res
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1-3 Safety Precautions Icons used for safety precautions ICON NAME MEANING Failing to follow the precautions marked with this sign, may result in a serious injury or Warning even a fatality. Failing to follow the precautions marked with this sign, may result in a personal injury or Caution property 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. P
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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 in a location Avoid installing the product in a location exposed to dust, moisture (sauna), oil, exposed to direct sunlight and installing the smoke or water (rain drops) and installing it product near a heat source such as a fire or within a vehicle. heater. • This may result in electric shock or fire. • This may shorten the product life cycle or cause fire. Avoid installing the product at an easily reachable height where children may reach it. • If a child to
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Before cleaning the product, unplug the When cleaning the product, do not spray power cord. water directly over the product parts. • Otherwise, it may result in electric shock • Make sure that water does not enter the or fire. product. • Otherwise, it may result in fire, electric shock or a problem with the product. Caution Avoid spraying cleansing agent directly onto When cleaning the product, disconnect the the product. power cord and clean the product with a soft dry cloth. • This ma
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When thunder or lighting occurs, unplug the Avoid dropping an object over the product power cord and under no circumstance or cause impact to the product. touch the antenna cable as this is danger- • Otherwise, it may result in electric shock ous. or fire. • Otherwise, it may result in electric shock or fire. 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 r
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Do not place the adapter on top of another Keep power adaptor away from any other adapter. heat source. • Otherwise, it may result in fire. • Otherwise, it may result in fire. Remove the vinyl cover of the adapter Always keep power adaptor in well-venti- before using the adaptor. lated area. • Otherwise, it may result in fire. Be careful that adaptor should not be in Watching the product from too close a dis- contact with water and therefore not be wet. tance continuously may damage your eye-
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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. Monitor CONTENTS Installation Manual Product Warranty User Manual D-Sub Cable (Not available in all locations) Power Cord DC-Adapter Stand Stand Connector OPTIONAL PARTS HDMI Cable DVI Cable HDMI to DVI Cable Cleaning Cloth The cleaning cloth is supplied with black high-glossy mod
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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 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 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 so that the front of the product
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- Caution Avoid lifting the product holding only the stand. Disassembly is in the reverse order of the assembly. Installing the Product 2-2
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2-3 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 () output • Connect the [RGB IN] port of the product to the [D-Sub] port of the PC with the D-Sub cable. • When the graphics card provides DVI() output • Connect the [DVI IN] port of the product to the [DVI] port of the PC with the DVI cable. The [DVI IN] terminal is
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• Connect the [HDMI IN] port of the product to the [DVI] port on your PC using the HDMI to DVI cable. The [HDMI IN] terminal is supplied for the HDMI-dedicated models only. 2. Connect one end of the power cord to the [POWER] port of the product and connect the other end of the power cord to the 220V or 110V wall outlet. (The input voltage is switched automatically.) When the product is connected to a PC, you can turn the product on and use it. Installing the Product 2-3
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2-4 Connecting an HDMI cable 1. Connect the HDMI output port of your digital output device to the [HDMI IN] port of the product using the HDMI cable. The [HDMI IN] terminal is supplied for the HDMI-dedicated models only. 2. Connect a speaker to the [AUDIO OUT] port of the product. This product won't make any sound when only the HDMI cable is connected without a speaker connected. When all the connections are complete, you can turn on and use the product and your DVD player (or digital outp
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2-5 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 for more information. You must purchase the Kensington Lock separately. To lock the product, follow these steps: 1. Wrap the Kensington lock cable around a
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3 Using the product 3-1 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. ▲/ ▼ : You can select a language with these buttons. MENU : If you press this button, the message disappears. • The message appears up to 3 times if the resolution has not been set to the optimal resolution. • To set the resolution to the optimal resolution • When th
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3-2 Standard Signal Mode Table This product delivers the best picture quality when viewed under the optimal resolution setting. The optimal resolution is dependent on the screen size. 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 the signal from the PC is one of the following standard signal modes, the screen is set automatically. However, if the s
