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SyncMaster BX1950/BX1950N/BX2050/BX2050N/BX2250/BX2250N/BX2350/BX2450/
BX2450L/BX2450N
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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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 Power Saving Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9 Power Saving Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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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 supplied product is operating. by our company. In addition, do not use the power cord of another electric appliance. • Otherwise, it may damage the product due to electric shock. • Otherwise, it may result in electric shock or fire. When unplugging the power plug from the wall Connect the power plug to a wall outlet that can outlet, make sure to hold it by the plug and not be easily reached. by the co
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Caution Do not let the product drop while moving it. Do not place the product face down on the floor. • This may result in a problem with the product or injury. • This may damage the panel of the product. When installing the product on a console or When putting the product down, handle it shelf, make sure that the front of the product gently. does not protrude out of the console or shelf. • Otherwise, it may result in a problem with • Otherwise, this may cause the product to the product or
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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 a soft dry cloth. • This may result in discoloration or cracking of the exterior of the product or the panel • Avoid using chemicals such as wax, 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 being remove
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Avoid moving the product by pulling the power When a gas leak occurs, do not touch the 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 due to • A spark may result in an explosion or fire. damage to the cable. • During a thunder or lighting storm, do not touch the power cord or antenna cable. Avoid lifting up or move the product by holding Avoid using or placing inflammable spray or o
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Be careful that adaptor should not be in contact Watching the product from too close a distance with water and therefore not be wet. continuously may damage your eyesight. • This may cause a malfunction, electric shock or fire. Do not use adaptor by the waterside or outside particularly when it rains or snows. Be careful that adaptor should not be wet while cleaning floor with water. Avoid using a humidifier or cooker near the It is important to give your eyes some rest (5 product. minute
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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 Product Warranty Installation Manual User Manual D-Sub Cable (Not available in all locations) Power Cord DC-Adapter Stand OPTIONAL PARTS HDMI Cable DVI Cable HDMI to DVI Cable Cleaning Cloth The cleaning cloth is supplied with black high-glossy models only. 2-1
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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. Put the stand on a plane table. Hold the main body of the product with your hand as shown by the figure. Push the main body of the product into the stand in the direction of the arrow as shown in the figure. - Caution Avoid lifting the product holding only the stand. Disassembly is in the reverse order of the assembly. Installing the Product
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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 Analog 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 Digital 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 suppl
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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 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 the signal from the PC is one of the following standard signal modes, the screen is set automatic
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3-3 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 the signal from the PC is one of the following standard signal modes, the screen is set automatic
