Samsung SyncMaster 230MXN User manual

SyncMaster 230TSN/230MXN
LCD Display
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.

Safety Instructions
Notational
Note
These safety instructions must be followed to ensure your safety and prevent property dam-
age.
Make sure to read the instructions carefully and use the product in the correct manner.
Warning / Caution
Failure to follow directions noted by this symbol could result in bodily
harm or damage to the equipment.
Note
Prohibited Important to read and under-
stand 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 DPM.
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).
Shortcut to Anti-Afterimage Instructions
Do not use a damaged power cord or plug or a damaged or
loose power outlet.
•Otherwise, this may result in electric shock or fire.
Do not touch the power plug with wet hands when removing or
plugging the plug into the outlet.
•Otherwise, this may result in electric shock.
Make sure to connect the power cord to a grounded power out-
let.
•Otherwise, it may result in electric shock or personal injury.

Ensure that the power plug is plugged into the power outlet
firmly and correctly.
• Otherwise, this may result in fire.
Do not forcefully bend or pull the power plug and do not place
any heavy material on it.
•Otherwise, this may result in fire.
Do not connect multiple appliances to the same power outlet.
•Otherwise, this may cause fire due to overheating.
Do not disconnect the power cord while using the product.
• Otherwise, this may result in damage to the product due to
electric shock.
To disconnect the apparatus from the mains, the plug must be
pulled out from the mains socket, therefore the mains plug shall
be readily operable.
• Otherwise, this may cause electric shock or fire.
Use only the power cord provided by our company. Do not use
the provided power cord of another product.
•Otherwise, this may result in fire or electric shock.
Installation
Be sure to contact an authorized Service Center when installing your
monitor in a location with heavy dust, high or low temperatures, high hu-
midity, and exposed to chemical substances and where it operates for 24
hours such as at airports, train stations etc.
Failure to do so may cause serious damage to your monitor.
Do not drop the monitor when moving it.
• This may cause damage to the product or the person carrying
it.
When installing the product in a cabinet or rack, make sure that
the front end of the bottom of the product does not project out.
•Otherwise, it may fall or cause personal injury.
• Use a cabinet or rack of a size appropriate to the product.
DO NOT PLACE CANDLES, MOSQUITO REPELLANT, CIG-
ARETTES AND ANY HEATING APPLIANCES NEAR THE
PRODUCT.
• Otherwise, this may result in fire.
Safety Instructions

Keep heating appliances as far away from the power cord or the
product as possible.
• Otherwise, this may result in electric shock or fire.
Do not install it in a badly ventilated location such as a bookcase
or closet.
• Otherwise, this may result in fire due to an increase in the in-
ternal temperature.
When putting the product down, make sure to put it down softly.
•Otherwise, this may result in damage to the screen display.
Do not place the front of the product on the floor.
•Otherwise, this may result in damage to the screen display.
Ensure that an authorized installation company installs the wall
mount.
•Otherwise, it may fall and cause personal injury.
• Make sure to install the specified wall mount.
Install your product in a well ventilated location. Ensure that
there is a clearance of more than 4 inches (10 cm) from the wall.
• Otherwise, it may result in fire due to an increase in the internal
temperature.
Ensure that the packaging vinyl is kept away from children.
• Otherwise, it may result in serious harm (suffocation) if children
play with it.
If the height of your monitor is adjustable, do not place any ob-
ject or part of your body on the stand when lowering it.
• This may cause damage to the product or the person carrying
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 cleaner directly onto the surface of the product.
• Otherwise, this may result in the discoloration and distortion of
the structure and the screen surface may peel off.
Clean the product using a soft cloth with a monitor cleaner only.
If you must use a cleaner other than the monitor cleaner, dilute it
with water at a ratio of 1:10.
Safety Instructions

When cleaning the power plug pins or dusting the power outlet,
clean it with a dry cloth.
• Otherwise, it may result in fire.
When cleaning the product, make sure to disconnect the power
cord.
•Otherwise, it may result in electric shock or fire.
When cleaning the product, disconnect the power cord and
clean it softly with a dry cloth.
• Do not use chemicals such as wax, benzene, alcohol, thinner,
mosquito repellant, lubricant, or cleaner. These may change
the appearance of the product surface and peel off the indica-
tion labels on the product.
Since the product housing is easily scratched, make sure to use
the specified cloth only.
• Use the specified cloth adding only a little water. As the product
may be scratched if there is any foreign material on the cloth,
make sure to shake it thoroughly before using it.
When cleaning the product, do not spray water directly onto the
main body of the product.
•Ensure that water does not enter the product and that it is not
wet.
• Otherwise, this may result in electric shock, fire or a malfunc-
tion.
Others
The product is a high voltage product. Do not disassemble, re-
pair or modify the product yourself.
• Otherwise, this may result in electric shock or fire. If the product
needs to be repaired, contact a Service Center.
If there is a strange smell or a strange sound or smoke is coming
from the product, disconnect the power plug immediately and con-
tact a Service Center.
• Otherwise, this may result in electric shock or fire.
Do not place this product in a location exposed to moisture, dust,
smoke, water, or in a car.
•Otherwise, this may result in electric shock or fire.
When you drop the product or the case is broken, turn the power
off and disconnect the power cord. Contact a Service Center.
• Otherwise, this may result in electric shock or fire.
Safety Instructions

If thunder or lightning is occurring, do not touch the power cord
or antenna cable.
• Otherwise, this may result in electric shock or fire.
Do not try to move the monitor by pulling only the wire or the
signal cable.
• Otherwise, it may fall and result in electric shock, damage to
the product or fire due to damage to the cable.
Do not lift or move the product back and forwards or right and
left while only holding the power cord or signal cables.
• Otherwise, it may fall and result in electric shock, damage to
the product or fire due to damage to the cable.
Make sure that the ventilating opening is not blocked by a table
or curtain.
• Otherwise, it may result in fire due to an increase in the internal
temperature.
Do not place any containers containing water, vases, flower-
pots, medicines as well as any metal on the product.
• If water or a foreign material enters the product, disconnect the
power cord and contact a Service Center.
• This may result in a product malfunction, electric shock, or fire.
Do not use or keep combustible spray or flammable material
near the product.
•Otherwise, this may result in an explosion or fire.
Do not insert any metal, such as chopsticks, coins, pins and
steel, or flammable objects, such as matches or paper, inside the
product (through the ventilating openings, input and output termi-
nals, etc).
• If water or foreign material enters the product, disconnect the
power cord and contact a Service Center.
• Otherwise, this may result in electric shock or fire.
When using a fixed screen for a long time, an afterimage or stain
may occur.
• If you are not using your product for a long period of time, put
it into sleep mode or use a moving screen saver.
Set a resolution and frequency appropriate to the product.
•Otherwise, your eyesight may be damaged.
When using headphones or earphones, do not turn the volume
too high.
•Having the sound too loud may damage your hearing.
Safety Instructions

To avoid eyestrain, do not sit too close to the product.
Take a rest for at least five (5) minutes after using the monitor
for one (1) hour.
This reduces eye fatigue.
Do not install it in an unstable location such as an unstable rack
or uneven surface or a location exposed to vibrations.
• Otherwise, it may fall and cause personal injury and/or damage
the product.
• If you use the product in a location exposed to vibrations, it may
damage the product and result in fire.
When moving the product, turn the power off and disconnect
the power plug, antenna cable, and all the cables connected to the
product.
• Otherwise, it may result in electric shock or fire.
Ensure that children do not hang onto the product or climb up
onto the product.
•The product may fall and cause personal injury or death.
If you do not use the product for a long period of time, disconnect
the power cord from the power outlet.
• Otherwise, this may result in overheating or fire due to dust,
and may result in fire due to electric shock or leakage.
Do not place any heavy items or toys or confectionery, such as
cookies etc. that may attract the attention of children and to the
product.
• Your children may hang onto the product causing it to fall and
this may result in personal injury or death.
Be careful that children do not place the battery in their mouths
when removed from the remote control. Place the battery in a lo-
cation that children or infants cannot reach.
• If children have had the battery in their mouths, consult your
doctor immediately.
When replacing the battery, insert it with the right polarity (+, -).
• Otherwise, the battery may become damaged or it may cause
fire, personal injury or damage due to leakage of the internal
liquid.
Use only the specified standardized batteries, and do not use a
new battery and a used battery at the same time.
• Otherwise, the batteries may be damaged or cause fire, per-
sonal injury or damage due to a leakage of the internal liquid.
Safety Instructions

The batteries (and rechargeable batteries) are not ordinary re-
fuse and must be returned for recycling purposes. The customer
is responsible for returning the used or rechargeable batteries for
recycling.
• The 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.
Do not place the product in a location exposed to direct sunlight
or near any heat such as a fire or heater.
• This may reduce the lifetime of the product, and may result in
fire.
Do not drop any objects onto the product or cause any impact
to the product.
• Otherwise, this may result in electric shock or fire.
Do not use a humidifier near the product.
•Otherwise, this may result in electric shock or fire.
When there is a gas leak, do not touch the product or the power
plug; ventilate immediately.
•If a spark occurs, it may cause an explosion or fire.
If the product has been turned on for a long time, the display
panel becomes hot. Do not touch it.
• Keep the small accessories in a location out of the reach of
children.
Be careful when adjusting the angle of the product or the height
of the stand.
• This may result in personal injury as your hand or fingers may
become caught.
• Also, if you tilt the product too far, it may fall and cause personal
injury.
Do not install the product in a location low enough for children
to reach.
•Otherwise, it may fall and result in personal injury.
• Since the front part of the product is heavy, install the product
on a level and stable surface.
Do not put any heavy objects on the product.
• This may result in personal injury and/or damage to the prod-
uct.
Good Postures When Using the Monitor
Safety Instructions

Maintain the correct posture when using this prod-
uct.
•Straighten your back.
• Keep a distance of 45~50 cm(18~ 20inches) from
your eyes to the screen. Look down at the screen
and face the screen forwards.
• Maintain the correct posture when using this prod-
uct.
• Adjust the angle of the product so that light is not
reflected onto the screen.
• Keep your elbow at a right angle and keep your arm
level with the back of your hand.
• Keep your elbow at a right angle.
• Place your heels flat on the ground while keeping
your knees at an angle of 90 degrees or higher and
maintain the position of your arm so that your arm
is below your heart.
Safety Instructions

Introduction
Package Contents
Note
Please make sure the items below are included with your LCD Display.
If any items are missing, contact your dealer.
Contact a local dealer to buy items that are sold separately.
Unpacking
LCD Display
Manuals
Quick Setup Guide Warranty Card
(Not available in all loca-
tions)
Cables
Power Cord D-Sub Cable
MagicInfo Software DVD /
User manual

Others
Remote Control Batteries (AAA X 2)
(Not available in all loca-
tions)
Ferrite Core for LAN cable
Sold separately - Not included with the monitor.
Wall Mount KIT LAN Cable USB Cable
HDMI Cable RS232C Cable
Ferrite Core
•The ferrite cores are used to shield the cables from interfer-
ence.
• When connecting a cable, open the ferrite core and clip it
around the cable near the plug.
Installing a Wall Mount
This product is compatible with a 100 mm x 100 mm VESA compliant wall mount.
Above: A 100 mm x 100 mm VESA com-
pliant wall mount.
A. Wall Mount Base
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B. Wall Mount Kit (Optional)
To attach a wall mount to your monitor, follow these steps:
1. Turn the product off, and then 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. Remove the stand as described previously.
4. Align the groove of the Monitor's wall mount base with the groove in the wall mount kit
and firmly fix the wall mount kit by fastening the screws.
Note
• If you use a screw that is longer than the standard specifications, the inside of the product
may be damaged.
• For wall mounts that are not compatible with the standard VESA specifications, the length
of the screw may differ depending on the corresponding specifications.
• Do not use screws that are incompatible with the standard VESA specifications and do
not screw them in using excessive force.
This may result in damage to the product or injury due to the product falling. Samsung
shall not be held liable for any damage or injury.
• Samsung shall not be held liable for any damage to the product or injury caused by using
a wall mount that is not compatible with the specified specifications or due to an installation
not performed by an authorized installation engineer.
• When installing the product using a wall mount, purchase a wall mount that provides at
least 4 inches (10 cm) of clearance from the wall.
• Samsung shall not be held liable for any problems caused by using a stand that is not
compatible with the specified specifications.
• Use a wall mount according to specifications of your country.
Your LCD Display
Front
SOURCE/[ ] button
When the OSD menu is not on the screen, switches from PC mode to Video
mode. Selects the input source that an external device is connected to in
the order below:
Introduction

[PC] → [HDMI] → [MagicInfo]
When the OSD Menu is displayed, activates a highlighted menu item.
MENU button [MENU]
Opens the on-screen menu and exits from the menu. Also use to exit the
OSD menu or return to the previous menu.
- VOL +
Moves from one menu item to another horizontally or adjusts selected
menu values. When OSD is not on the screen, press the button to adjust
volume.
SEL
Moves from one menu item to another vertically or adjusts selected menu
values.
Power button [ ]
Use this button to turn your LCD Display on and off.
Brightness Sensor
Automatically detects the ambient brightness and adjusts the brightness
of the monitor accordingly.
Power indicator
Shows PowerSaver mode by blinking green
Note
See PowerSaver described in the manual for further information regarding
power saving functions. For energy conservation, turn your LCD Display
OFF when it is not needed or when leaving it unattended for long periods.
Remote Control Sensor
Aim the remote control towards this spot on the LCD Display.
Rear
Note
For detailed information concerning cable connections, refer to Connecting Cables under
Setup. The LCD Display 's configuration at the back may vary slightly depending on the model.
Introduction

POWER S/W ON [ │ ] / OFF [O]
Switches the LCD Display On/Off.
POWER
The power cord plugs into the LCD Display
and the wall outlet.
RGB IN
Connect the RGB IN terminal at the back of
your product to your computer.
VIDEO OUT
Connect the [VIDEO OUT] port on the prod-
uct and the D-Sub port on your monitor using
a D-Sub cable.
HDMI IN
Connect the HDMI terminal at the back of
your LCD Display to the HDMI terminal of
your digital output device using a HDMI ca-
ble.
AUDIO OUT
Headphone/External speaker output termi-
nal.
LAN
LAN Connection Terminal
USB Keyboard / Mouse, Mass Storage De-
vice Compatible.
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AUDIO IN
Connect the audio cable for your product to
the audio port on the back of your computer.
RS232C IN
MDC(Multiple Display Control) Program Port
Kensington Lock Slot
A Kensington Lock is a device used to phys-
ically fix your monitor when you use it in a
public place. The locking device has to be
purchased separately. The appearance and
locking method may differ from the illustra-
tion depending on the manufacturer. Refer to
the manual provided with the Kensington
Lock for proper use. The locking device has
to be purchased separately.
Note
The location of the Kensington Lock slot may
be different depending on the model.
Using the Anti-Theft Kensington
Lock
1. Insert the locking device into the Ken-
sington slot on the Monitor and turn
it in the locking direction .
2. Connect the Kensington Lock cable.
3. Fix the Kensington Lock to a desk or a
heavy stationary object.
Note
See Connecting Cables for further information regarding cable connections.
Remote Control
Note
The performance of the remote control may be affected by a TV or other electronic device
operating near the LCD Display due to interference with the remote's operating frequency.
Introduction

POWER
OFF
Number Buttons
DEL / GUIDE button
+ VOL -
SOURCE
D.MENU
TOOLS
Up-Down Left-Right buttons
INFO
COLOR BUTTONS
TTX/MIX
MTS/DUAL
ENTER/PRE-CH
MUTE
CH/P
TV
MENU
RETURN
EXIT
MagicInfo
1. POWER Turns the product On.
2. OFF Turns the product Off.
3. Number Buttons Used to enter the password during the OSD adjustment or
to use MagicInfo.
4. DEL / GUIDE but-
ton
The "-" button is used to select Digital channels.
Electronic Program Guide (EPG) display.
* This function does not work for this LCD Display.
5. + VOL - Adjusts the audio volume.
6. SOURCE Press this button to change the input signal SOURCE.
You can only change to sources that have external devices
connected them.
7. D.MENU DTV menu display
* This function does not work for this LCD Display.
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8. TOOLS Use to quickly select frequently used functions.
* This function does not work for this LCD Display.
9. Up-Down Left-Right but-
tons
Moves from one menu item to another horizontally or verti-
cally, or adjusts selected menu values.
10. INFO Displays current picture information on the upper left corner
of the screen.
11. COLOR BUTTONS Press to add or delete channels and to store channels to the
favorites channel list in the “Channel List” menu.
* This function does not work for this LCD Display.
12. TTX/MIX TV channels provide written information services via tele-
text.
- Teletext Buttons
* This function does not work for this LCD Display.
13. MTS/DUAL * This function does not work for this LCD Display.
MTS-
You can select MTS (Multichannel Television Stereo) mode.
Audio Type MTS/S_Mode Default
FM Stereo Mono Mono Manual
Change
Stereo Mono ↔ Stereo
SAP Mono ↔ SAP Mono
DUAL-
STEREO/MONO, DUAL l / DUAL ll and MONO/NICAM
MONO/NICAM STEREO can be operated depending on the
broadcasting type by using the DUAL button on the remote
control while watching TV.
14. ENTER/PRE-CH This button is used to return to the immediately previous
channel.
* This function does not work for this LCD Display.
15. MUTE Pauses (mutes) the audio output temporarily. The audio
comes back on if MUTE or - VOL + is pressed in the Mute
mode.
16. CH/P In TV mode, selects TV channels.
* This function does not work for this LCD Display.
17. TV Selects the TV mode directly.
* This function does not work for this LCD Display.
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18. MENU Opens the on-screen menu and exits from the menu or
closes the adjustment menu.
19. RETURN Returns to the previous menu.
20. EXIT Exits from the menu screen.
21. MagicInfo MagicInfo Quick Launch Button.
Introduction

Connections
Connecting a Computer
Connect the power cord for your LCD Display to the power port on the back
of the LCD Display. Turn the power switch on the back of the LCD Display
on.
Connect the D-sub cable the 15-pin, RGB port on the back of your LCD
Display and the 15 pin D-sub Port on the computer.
Connect the audio cable for your LCD Display to the audio port on the back
of your computer.
Notes
•Turn on both your computer and the LCD Display.
• Contact a local SAMSUNG Electronics Service Center to buy optional items.
Connecting to Other Devices
Note
You can connect AV output devices such as DVD players, VCRs, or camcorders as well as
your computer to the LCD Display. For detailed information on connecting AV output devices,
refer to the contents under Adjusting Your LCD Display.

Connecting a HDMI Cable
Notes
•Connect input devices such as a Blu-Ray/DVD player to the HDMI IN terminal of the LCD
Display using an HDMI cable.
• You cannot connect a PC to the HDMI terminal.
Connecting a DVI to HDMI Cable
Notes
•Connect the DVI output terminal of a digital output device to the HDMI terminal of the LCD
Display using a DVI to HDMI cable.
• Connect the red and white plugs of an RCA to stereo mini-plug cable (for PC) to the red
and white audio output terminals of the digital output device. Connect the mini-plug side
of the cable to the to the AUDIO IN terminal of the LCD Display.
Connecting to another Monitor
Connect a D-Sub cable between the [VIDEO OUT] port on the product and the D-Sub in port
on the other monitor.
Connections