Samsung SyncMaster 225MW User manual

SyncMaster 225MW
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SyncMaster 225MW

Model
Notational
Failure to follow directions noted by this symbol could result in bodily harm or damage to the
equipment.
Prohibited Important to read and understand at all times
Do not disassemble Disconnect the plug from the outlet
Do not touch Ground to prevent an electric shock
Power
When not used for extended period of time, set your computer to DPMS.
If using a screen saver, set it to active screen mode.
The images here are for reference only, and are not applicable in all cases (or
countries).
SyncMaster 225MW

Do not use a damaged or loose plug.
zThis may cause electric shock or fire.
Do not pull the plug out by the wire nor touch the plug with wet hands.
zThis may cause electric shock or fire.
Use only a properly grounded plug and receptacle.
zAn improper ground may cause electric shock or equipment damage.
Insert the power plug firmly so that it does not come loose.
zA bad connection may cause fire.
Do not excessively bend the plug and wire nor place heavy objects upon them,
which could cause damage.
zThis may cause electric shock or fire.
Do not connect too many extension cords or plugs to one outlet.
zThis may cause fire.
Do not disconnect the power cord while using the monitor.
zA surge may be caused by the separation and may damage the monitor.
Do not use the power cord when the connector or plug is dusty.
zIf the connector or plug of the power cord is dusty, clean it with a dry cloth.
zUsing the power cord with a dusty plug or connector may cause electric shock
or fire.
Installation
Be sure to contact an authorized Service Center, when installing your monitor in a

location with heavy dust, high or low temperatures, high humidity, and exposed to
chemical substances and where it operates for 24 hours such as at airports, train
stations etc.
zFailure to do so may cause serious damage to your monitor.
Place your monitor in a location with low humidity and a minimum of dust.
zFailure to do so may cause electric shock or fire inside the monitor.
Do not drop the monitor when moving it.
zThis may cause damage to the product or the person carrying it.
Install the monitor base in a showcase or shelf so that the end of the base does
not protrude from the showcase or shelf.
zDropping the product may cause damage to the product or the person carrying
it.
Do not place the product on the floor.
zTake care, as someone, specifically children may trip over it.
Do not place the product on an unstable or small surface area.
zPlace the product on an even and stable surface, as the product may fall and
cause harm to someone walking by, specifically children.
Keep any flammable objects such as candles, insecticides or cigarettes away
from the product.
zOtherwise, this may cause fire.
Keep any heating devices away from the power cable.
zA melted coating may cause electric shock or fire.
Do not install the product in places with poor ventilation, for instance, a
bookshelf, closet, etc.
zAny increase in the internal temperature may cause fire.
Put down the monitor carefully.

zFailing to do so may damage the monitor.
Do not place the monitor face down.
zThis may damage the TFT-LCD surface.
The installation of the bracket must be done by a qualified professional.
zInstalling the bracket by unqualified personnel may result in injury.
zAlways use the mounting device specified in the owner's manual.
When installing the product, make sure to keep it away from the wall (more
than 10 cm / 4 inches) for ventilation purposes.
zPoor ventilation may cause an increase in the internal temperature of the
product, resulting in a shortened component life and degraded performance.
To prevent rainwater from running along the outdoor antenna cable and into
the house, ensure that the outdoor portion of the cable is hanging below the
point of entry.
zIf the product is exposed to rainwater, it may cause electric shock or fire.
When using an outdoor antenna, ensure that there is sufficient distance
between the antenna and any electric wires nearby so that they do not come
into with each other if the antenna is knocked over by strong wind or any other
accident.
zA knocked-over antenna may cause injury or electric shock.
Keep the plastic packaging (bag) out of children's reach.
zThe plastic packaging (bag) may cause suffocation if children play with it.
Clean
When cleaning the monitor case or the surface of the TFT-LCD screen, wipe with a
slightly moistened, soft fabric.

Do not spray water or detergent directly onto the monitor.
zThis may cause damage, electric shock or fire.
Use the recommended detergent with a smooth cloth.
If the connector between the plug and the pin is dusty or dirty, clean it properly
using a dry cloth.
zA dirty connector may cause electric shock or fire.
Make sure to unplug the power cord before cleaning the product.
zOtherwise, this may cause electric shock or fire.
Unplug the power cord from the power outlet and wipe the product using a
soft, dry cloth.
zDo not use any chemicals such as wax, benzene, alcohol, thinners, insecticide,
air freshener, lubricant or detergent.
Contact the SAMSUNG customer care center or Customer Center for interior
cleaning once a year.
zKeep the product's interior clean. Dust which has accumulated in the interior
over an extended period of time may cause a malfunction or fire.
Others
Do not remove the cover (or back).
zThis may cause electric shock or fire.
zRefer to a qualified servicing company.
If your monitor does not operate normally - in particular, if there is any unusual
sound or smell coming from the monitor - unplug it immediately and contact an
authorized dealer or the Service Center.
zThis may cause electric shock or fire.

Keep the product away from places exposed to oil, smoke or moisture; do not
install inside a vehicle.
zThis may cause a malfunction, electric shock or fire.
zIn particular, avoid operating the monitor near water or outdoors where the
monitor could be exposed to snow or rain.
If the monitor is dropped or the casing is damaged, turn the monitor off and
unplug the power cord. Then contact a Service Center .
zThe monitor may malfunction, causing electric shock or fire.
Disconnect the plug from the outlet during storms or lightning or if it is not
used for a long period of time.
zFailure to do so may cause electric shock or fire.
Do not try to move the monitor by pulling only the wire or the signal cable.
zThis may cause a breakdown, electric shock or fire due to damage to the
cable.
Do not move the monitor right or left by pulling only the wire or the signal
cable.
zThis may cause a breakdown, electric shock or fire due to damage to the
cable.
Do not cover the vents on the monitor cabinet.
zBad ventilation may cause a breakdown or fire.
Do not place water containers, chemical products or small metal objects on the
monitor.
zThis may cause a malfunction, electric shock or fire.
zIf a foreign substance enters the monitor, unplug the power cord and contact
the Service Center .
Keep the product away from combustible chemical sprays or inflammable
substances.
zThis may cause an explosion or fire.
Never insert anything metallic into the monitor openings.
zThis may cause electric shock, fire or injury.

Do not insert metal objects such as chopsticks, wire and tools or inflammable
objects such as paper or matches into the vent, headphone port or AV ports or
etc.
zThis may cause electric shock or fire. If an alien substances or water enters the
product, turn the product off, unplug the power connector from the wall outlet
and contact the Service Center.
When viewing a fixed screen for an extended period of time, residual image or
blurriness may appear.
zChange the mode to energy saving mode or set a screensaver to a changing
picture when away from the monitor for an extended period of time.
Adjust the resolution and frequency to the level appropriate for the model.
zAn inappropriate resolution may cause undesirable picture quality.
22 inch Wide (55 cm) - 1680 X 1050
Keep the volume at a comfortable level when using the headphones.
zExcessively loud volume level may damage hearing.
Viewing the monitor continuously at a too close angle may result in damage to
your eyesight.
To ease eye strain, take at least a five-minute break after every hour of using
the monitor.
Do not install the product on an unstable, uneven surface or a location prone to
vibrations.
zDropping the product may cause damage to the product or the person carrying
it. Using the product in a location prone to vibrations may shorten the lifetime of
the product or may cause the product to catch fire.
When moving the monitor, turn off and unplug the power cord. Make sure that
all cables, including the antenna cable and cables connected to other devices,
are disconnected before moving the monitor.
zFailure to disconnect cables may damage it and cause fire or electric shock.
Place the product out of children's reach, as they could damage by hanging
onto it.
zA falling product may cause injury to the person or even fatality.

When not using the product for an extended period of time, keep the product
unplugged.
zOtherwise, this may cause heat emission from the accumulated dirt or
degraded insulation, causing electric shock or fire.
Do not place your children's favorite toys or any other objects of interest on
the product.
zChildren may try to climb on the product to retrieve an object. The product
could fall, causing injury or even fatality.
When removing batteries from the remote control, ensure that the children do
not swallow the batteries. Keep the batteries out of children's reach.
zIf the batteries are swallowed, see a doctor immediately.
When replacing batteries, place the batteries in the correct +/- polarity position
as indicated on the battery holder.
zThe incorrect polarity may cause a battery to break or leak and may cause fire,
injury, or contamination (damage).
Use only specified standard batteries. Do not use new and used batteries
together.
zThis may cause a battery to break or leak and may cause fire, injury, or
contamination (damage).
The batteries (and rechargeable batteries) are not ordinary refuse and must be
returned for recycling purposes. The customer is responsible for returning the
used or rechargeable batteries for recycling purposes as the consumer.
zThe customer can return used or rechargeable batteries to a nearby public
recycling center or to a store selling the same type of the battery or
rechargeable battery.
When lifting up or moving the monitor, do not lift the monitor upside down
while holding only the stand.
zThis may cause your monitor to fall, and become damaged or cause personal
injury.
Good Postures When Usin
g
the Monito
r
Try to maintain a good posture when using the monitor.
zKeep your back straight.
zKeep a distance of about 45 ~ 50 cm between your eyes and the
monitor screen. Look at the screen from slightly above it, and
have the monitor directly in front of you.
zTilt the monitor upwards by 10 ~20 degrees. Adjust the monitor
height so that the top of the monitor is slightly below eye level.
zAdjust the monitor angle so that there is no reflected light on the
screen.Try to maintain your arms perpendicular to your armpits.
zKeep your arms level with the back of your hands.
zKeep the angle of the elbow perpendicular.

zKeep the angle of the knees at more than 90 degree. Do not let
your feet fall up from the floor. Adjust the arm position so that it
is below the heart.

Model
Please make sure the following items are included with your monitor.
If any items are missing, contact your dealer.
Contact a local deale
r
to bu
y
o
p
tional items.
Unpacking
Without Stand With Stand
Manual
Quick Setup Guide Warranty Card
(
Not available in all locations
)
User's Guide, Monitor Driver,
Natural Color software
Cable
SyncMaster 225MW

D-Sub Cable
A
udio Cable Power Cord
Othe
r
Remote Control Batteries
(
AAA X 2
)
Cleanin
g
Cloth
Sold se
p
aratel
y
TV Antenna Cable
(
Coaxial Cable
)
RCA Cable (Video-Yellow,
Audio-Red and White
)
Component(PR, PB, Y) Cable
S-
V
IDEO Cable Ear
p
hones/Head
p
hones SCART Cable
DVI Cable DVI to HDMI cable HDMI Cable
RCA to stereo
(
for PC
)
cable

Front
1. AUTO
2. PIP
3.
4. - +
5. MENU
6.
7. Remote Control
Sensor
8. [ ] Power button
9. Power indicator
10. Speaker
1. AUTO
(Available in PC mode only)
When the 'AUTO' button is pressed, the Auto Adjustment screen appears as shown in the
animated screen on the center.
Press to self-adjust to the incoming Analog signal. The values of fine,coarse and position
are adjusted automatically.
2. PIP - Available in PC/DVI Mode
In PC mode, turns on Video or TV screens in PIP mode.
3.
Moves from one menu item to another vertically or adjusts selected menu values.
In TV mode, selects TV channels.
4. - +
Moves from one menu item to another horizontally or adjusts selected menu values.
Adjusts the audio volume.
5. MENU
Use this button for open the on-screen menu and exits from the menu screen or closes
screen adjustment menu.
6.
Activates a highlighted menu item.
Press the button to change the input signal source.
Changing the source is allowed only in external devices that are connected to the monitor
at the time.
To switch Screen modes:
[PC] →[DVI] →[TV] →[Ext.] →[AV] →[S-Video] →[Component] →[HDMI]
>>Click here to see an animation clip
7. Remote Control Sensor
Aim the remote control towards this spot on the monitor.
8. [ ] Power button
Turns the monitor On/Off.
9. Power indicator
This will enable you to see the overall power status of the system. For more information,
see the PowerSaver section.
10. Speaker
You can hear sound by connecting the soundcard of your PC to the monitor.
See PowerSaver described in the manual for further information regarding power saving functions.
For energy conservation, turn your monitor OFF when it is not needed or when leaving it unattended
for long periods.

Rear
(The configuration at the back of the monitor may vary from product to product.)
1. POWER
zPower terminal
Connect the power cord for your monitor to the
POWER on the back of the monitor.
This product may be used with 100 ~ 240VAC(+/-
10%).
2. DVI/PC IN / HDMI/PC/DVI-D AUDIO IN
1. PC
: Connect the signal cable to the PC port on the
back of your monitor.
2. DVI-D
: Connect the DVI cable to the DVI-D port on the
back of your monitor.
3. HDMI/PC/DVI-D AUDIO IN
: Connect the HDMI/PC/DVI-D AUDIO IN terminal at
the back of your monitor to your computer’s sound
card.
3. COMPONENT IN
1. R - AUDIO - L
: Connect the port of the DVD, VCR (DVD / DTV
Set-Top Box) to the R-AUDIO-L port of the monitor.
2. PR, PB,Y
: Connect the VIDEO OUT port of the DVD / DTV
Set-Top Box to the PR, PB,Y input ports using a
component video cable (PR, PB,Y).

4. ANT IN
zConnect the CATV cable or TV antenna cable to the
"ANT IN" port on the rear side of the monitor. Make
sure to use a TV antenna cable (sold separately) as
the antenna cable.
5. HDMI IN
zConnect your headphones to the Headphone
connection terminal.
zConnect the EXT (RGB) port of the monitor to the
DVD Player using a SCART jack.
As for EXT(RGB) port of the monitor, it makes TV or
Video signal input and output.
7.
zConnect the HDMI IN terminal at the back of your
monitor to the HDMI terminal of your digital output
device using a HDMI cable.
6. EXT(RGB)

8.
zThe Kensington lock is a device used to physically
fix the system when using it in a public place.
(The locking device has to be purchased
separately.)
For using a locking device, contact where you
purchase it.
9. S-VIDEO / VIDEO / R - AUDIO - L
See Connecting the monitor for further information regarding cable connections.
1. S-VIDEO / VIDEO
: Input devices such as DVD, VCR or Camcorder
are connected to the VIDEO or S-VIDEO terminal of
the monitor using the Video or S-Video cable.
2. R - AUDIO - L
: Connect the port of the DVD, VCR (DVD / DTV
Set-Top Box) to the R-AUDIO-L port of the monitor.

Remote Control
The performance of the remote control may be affected by a TV or other electronic device operated near
the monitor, causin
g
malfunction due to interference with fre
q
uenc
y
.
1. POWER
2. Number button
3. -/--
4.
5. MENU
6. MUTE
7. Up-Down Left-Right buttons
8. ENTER
9. INFO
10. SOURCE
11. PRE-CH
12. P
13. EXIT
14. P.MODE, M/B (MagicBright™)
15. S.MODE
16. STILL
17. P.SIZE
18. SOURCE
19. TTX/MIX
20. DUAL I-II
21. SLEEP
22. PIP
23. AUTO
1. POWER
Turns the monitor On/Off.
2. Number button
Selects TV channels in the TV mode.
Used to change channels when PIP is selected and the PIP Source is set to TV.
3. -
/
--
(One/Two-Digit channel selection)
Use to select a channel numbered ten or over.
Press this button, and the "--" symbol is displayed.
Enter the two-digit channel number.
4.
A
djusts the audio volume.
5. MENU
Opens the on-screen menu and exits from the menu or closes the adjustment menu.

6. MUTE
Press to mute the sound temporarily.
Displayed on the bottom left of the screen.
Press the MUTE button again to cancel the Mute function.
A
lternatively press the buttons to cancel the Mute function.
7. U
p
-Down Left-Ri
g
ht buttons
Moves from one menu item to another horizontally, vertically or adjusts selected menu
values.
8. ENTER
A
ctivates a highlighted menu item.
9. INFO
Current picture information is displayed on the upper left corner of the screen.
10. SOURCE
Press the 'SOURCE' button to change the input signal source.
Changing the source is only allowed for external devices that are connected to the monitor
at the time.
11. PRE-CH
This button is used to return to the immediately previous channel.
12. P
In TV mode, selects TV channels.
13. EXIT
Exits from the menu screen.
14. P.MODE, M/B
(
Ma
g
icBri
g
ht™
)
Press to select a pre-defined Picture Mode of the monitor or to change the picture
atmosphere as required.
When you press this button, current mode is displayed on the lower center of the screen.
TV / AV / Ext. / S-Video / Component / HDMI : P.MODE
The monitor has four automatic picture settings that are preset at the factory.
Then press the button again to circle through available preconfigured modes.
( Dynamic →Standard →Movie →Custom )
PC / DVI Mode : M/B ( MagicBright™ )
MagicBright™ is a new feature providing the optimum viewing environment depending on
the contents of the image you are watching.
Then press the button again to circle through available preconfigured modes.
( Entertain→Internet →Text →Custom )
15. S.MODE
(
Sound Mode
)
When you press this button, current mode is displayed on the lower center of the screen.
The monitor has a built-in high fidelity stereo amplifier.
Then press the button again to circle through available preconfigured modes.
( Standard →Music →Movie →Speech →Custom )
16. STILL - O
p
erates onl
y
for the CVBS, S-
V
ideo and RF Si
g
j
20. DUAL I-II
STEREO/MONO, DUAL l / DUAL ll and MONO/NICAM MONO/NICAM STEREO can be
operated depending on broadcasting type by using DUAL button on the remote control while
watching TV.
nal SOURCEs.
Press the button once to freeze the screen. Press it again to unfreeze.
17. P.SIZE
Press to change the screen size.
- PC/ DVI mode : Wide / 4:3
- TV / Ext. / AV / S-Video mode : Auto Wide / Wide / 16:9 / Zoom1 / Zoom2 / 4:3
- Component / HDMI mode : Wide / 16:9 / Zoom1 / Zoom2 / 4:3
18. SOURCE - Ad ustable when the PIP function is ON.
Selects the Video SOURCE.
19. TTX/MIX
TV channels provide written information services via teletext.
zTeletext buttons
For more information > TTX / MIX

21. SLEEP
Turns the monitor off after a pre-determined period of time.
22. PIP - Available in PC/DVI Mode
Push the PIP button to turn PIP screen On/Off.
23. AUTO - Available In PC mode Onl
y
A
djusts the screen display automatically.

Model
Connectin
g
the monitor
1.Connectin
g
to a Com
p
ute
r
1. Connect the power cord for your monitor to the POWER on the back of the monitor.
Plug the power cord for the monitor into a nearby outlet.
2. Use appropriate connection for your computer.
2-1. Using the D-sub (Analog) connector on the video card.
Connect the signal cable to the PC port on the back of your monitor.
[PC]
2-2. Using the DVI (Digital) connector on the video card.
Connect the DVI cable to the DVI-D port on the back of your monitor.
[DVI-D]
3. Connect the HDMI / PC / DVI-D AUDIO IN port on the rear side of the monitor to the sound card of the
PC.
4. Turn on both your computer and the monitor.
2. Connecting to a Macintosh
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