Samsung T240HD - SyncMaster - 24" LCD Monitor User manual

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LCD MONITOR
quick start guide
T260HD/T240HD

Introduction
Package Contents
Note
Please make sure the following items are included with your monitor.
If any items are missing, contact your dealer.
Contact a local dealer to buy optional items.
Unpacking
Without stand With stand
Monitor Monitor
Manuals
Quick Setup Guide Warranty Card
(Not available in all loca-
tions)
User's Guide
Cables
D-Sub Cable Power Cord Stereo Cable
Sold separately
DVI Cable HDMI Cable Headphones

Sold separately
USB Cable TV Antenna Cable
(Coaxial Cable)
Component(PR, PB, Y) Cable
Audio Cable Digital audio optic output ca-
ble
Others
Remote Control
Batteries (AAA X 2)
(Not available in all loca-
tions)
Cleaning Cloth
Cable holding ring Stand Body Stand Base
Note
Cleaning Cloth is only provided for highly polished black products as a product feature.
Introduction

Your Monitor
Front
Activates a highlighted menu item.
Push the ' ', button to change the input signal source.
Changing the source is only allowed for external devices connected to the product
at the time.
To switch Screen modes:
[PC] →
[ Ext.] → [ DVI] → [ TV] → [ Component] → [ HDMI1] →
[ HDMI2]
>> Click here to see an animation clip
MENU
Use this button to open the on-screen menu and to exit from the on-screen menu
or to close the screen adjustment menu.
- VOL+
Moves from one menu item to another horizontally or adjusts selected menu val-
ues. Adjusts the audio volume.
- CH +
Moves from one menu item to another vertically or adjusts selected menu values.
In TV/DTV mode, selects TV/DTV channels.
Power button [ ]
Use this button for turning the product on and off.
Introduction

Note
The button to the right of the monitor are touch-sensitive buttons.
Touch a button lightly with your finger.
Power indicator
This light is lit when operating normally, and blinks once when your adjustments
are saved.
Note
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.
Speaker
Rear
Note
The configuration at the back of the product may vary from product to product.
POWER
POWER
Connect the power cord for your monitor to the
POWER port on the back of the product.
PC
Introduction

PC
Connect the PC terminal at the back of your
monitor to your computer.
HDMI/-D AUDIO IN / DIG-
ITAL AUDIO OUT(OPTI-
CAL) / EX-LINK
HDMI/PC/DVI-D AUDIO IN
Connect the [HDMI/PC/DVI-D AUDIO IN ] ter-
minal at the back of your product to your com-
puter’s sound card.
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT(OPTICAL)
Connect the [DIGITAL AUDIO OUT(OPTI-
CAL)] terminal of your product to the digital
sound output or standard sound output terminal
of the DVD home theater (or amplifier) using a
digital audio optical output cable.
EX-LINK
This is a reserved terminal used for servicing.
EXT(RGB)
Connect 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.
DVI-D
DVI-D
Connect the DVI cable to the DVI-D port on the
back of your product.
Kensington Lock
Introduction

The Kensington Lock is a device used to phys-
ically fix the system when using it in a public
place. The locking device has to be purchased
separately. The appearance and locking method
may differ from the illustration 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 may be dif-
ferent depending on its model.
Using the Anti-Theft Kensington Lock
1. InsertthelockingdeviceintotheKensington
slot on the Monitor ( ) and turn it in the
locking direction ( ).
2. Connect the Kensington Lock cable.
3. FixtheKensington Locktoadesk oraheavy
stationary object.
HDMI IN 1
HDMI IN 1
Connect the [HDMI IN 1] terminal at the back of
yourmonitortotheHDMIterminalofyourdigital
output device using a HDMI cable.
COMPONENT IN
R - AUDIO - L
Connect the port of the DVD, VCR (DVD / DTV
Set-Top Box) to the [R - AUDIO - L] port of the
product.
PR, PB,Y
Connectthe VIDEOOUT port ofthe DVD/ DTV
Set-Top Box to the [PR, PB,Y ] input ports using
a component video cable ( PR, PB,Y ).
ANT IN
Introduction

Connect the CATV cable or TV antenna cable
to the "ANT IN" port on the rear side of the prod-
uct. Make sure to use a TV antenna cable (sold
separately) as the antenna cable.
COMMON INTERFACE
This contains informationon CAM insertedin
the CI slot and displays it.
The Application Info inserting is about the CI
CARD.
Youcan installthe CAManytimewhether theTV
is ON or OFF.
HDMI IN 2 /
HDMI IN 2
Connect the [HDMI IN 2] terminal at the back of
yourproductto theHDMIterminalof yourdigital
output device using a HDMI cable.
Connect your headphones to the Headphone con-
nection terminal.
Note
See Connecting Cables for further information regarding cable connections.
Cable holding ring
• Fix the cables using the holding ring, as shown in the figure.
Introduction

Remote Control
POWER
Number Buttons
TV/DTV
CH LIST
MUTE
MENU
Up-Down Left-Right buttons
ENTER
RETURN
SOURCE
PRE-CH
GUIDE
D.MENU
P
EXIT
INFO
TTX/MIX
COLOR BUTTON
P.MODE, M/B (MagicBright)
S.MODE
AUTO
P.SIZE
DUAL
SUBTITLE
SOURCE
PIP
1. POWER Turns the product On/Off.
2. Number buttons Press to change the channel.
3. (One/Two-Digit channel selection)
Use to select a channel numbered ten or over.
Press this button, and the "--" symbol is displayed.
Introduction

Enter the two-digit channel number.
4. TV/DTV Selects the TV and DTV mode directly.
5. CH LIST It display "Channel List" on the screen.
6. Adjusts the audio volume.
7. MUTE Adjusts the audio volume.
8. MENU Opens the on-screen menu and exits from the menu or closes the
adjustment menu.
9. Up-Down Left-
Right buttons Moves from one menu item to another horizontally, vertically or adjusts selected menu values.
10. ENTER Activates a highlighted menu item.
11. RETURN Returns to the previous menu.
12. SOURCE Press the 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.
- You cannot watch TV or DTV using the SOURCE button
- You can only watch TV using the TV or DTV button.
13. PRE-CH This button is used to return to the immediately previous channel.
14. GUIDE Electronic Program Guide (EPG) display.
15. D.MENU DTV menu display
16. P In TV mode, selects TV channels.
17. EXIT Exits from the menu screen.
18. INFO Current picture information is displayed on the upper left corner
of the screen.
19. TTX/MIX TV channels provide written information services via teletext.
- Teletext Buttons
For more information > TTX / MIX
20. COLOR BUTTON Pressto addor deletechannels andto storechannels tothe favorite
channel list in the “Channel List” menu.
21. P.MODE, M/B (Magic-
Bright) Press to select a pre-defined Picture Mode of the monitor or to change the picture atmosphere as required.
Whenyoupressthisbutton,currentmodeisdisplayedonthelower
center of the screen.
TV / DTV / Ext. / Component / HDMI: P.MODE
Introduction

The monitor has three automatic picture settings that are preset at
the factory.
Then press the button again to circle through available preconfig-
ured modes.
(Dynamic > Standard > Movie)
PC / DVI Mode : M/B ( MagicBright )
MagicBright is a feature providing the optimum viewing envi-
ronmentdepending onthe contentsofthe imageyou arewatching.
Then press the button again to circle through available preconfig-
ured modes.
(Entertain > Internet > Text > Dynamic Contrast > Custom)
22. S.MODE Whenyoupressthisbutton,currentmodeisdisplayedonthelower
center of the screen.
The monitor has a built-in high fidelity stereo amplifier.
Then press the button again to circle through available preconfig-
ured modes.
(Standard > Music > Movie > Speech > Custom)
23. AUTO - Available In PC
mode Only Adjusts the screen display automatically.
24. P.SIZE Press to change the screen size.
PC/ DVI mode : / 4:3
TV/DTV /Ext. mode: Auto Wide / Wide / 16:9 / Wide Zoom /
Zoom / 4:3
Component mode: Wide / 16:9 / Wide Zoom / Zoom / 4:3
HDMImode: Wide/ 16:9/ Wide Zoom / Zoom / 4:3 / JustScan
25. DUAL STEREO/MONO, DUAL l / DUAL ll and MONO/NICAM
MONO/NICAMSTEREOcan be operated depending on broad-
casting type by using DUAL button on the remote control while
watching TV.
26. SUBTITLE Dgital subtitle display
27. SOURCE - Not Available
28. PIP-Not Available
Introduction

Connections
Connecting Cables
Connecting to a Computer
Connect the power cord for your monitor to the POWER port on the back of the monitor.
Plug the power cord for the monitor into a nearby outlet.
Use a connection appropriate for your computer.
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]
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]
Connect the [HDMI / PC / DVI-D AUDIO IN] port on the rear side of the monitor to the sound
card of the PC.
Note
•You may enjoy clear and quality sound from the computer sound card using the monitor speakers.
(You don't need to install any separate speakers for your computer.)
•You may get a blank screen depending on the type of video card you are using, if you connect
simultaneously both the D-sub and DVI cables to one computer.

•If you connect properly your monitor using the DVI connector but get a blank or fuzzy screen,
checktoseeifthe monitor statusissettoanalogue.Press'SOURCE [ ]'buttontohavethemonitor
double-check the input signal source.
Connecting to a Macintosh
1. Using the D-sub (Analog) connector on the video card.
•Connect the signal cable to the D-SUB port on the back of your monitor.
[PC]
Note
Turn on the monitor and Macintosh.
Connecting to Other devices
Note
• This monitor allows the user to connect it to such input devices as a DVD player, a VCR or cam-
corder, or a DTV or TV without disconnecting the PC.
•The configuration at the back of the monitor may vary from product to product.
•The DVI to HDMI cable, digital audio optic output cable, and RCA to stereo (for PC) cable are all
sold separately.
Contact a Service Center to purchase any products sold separately.
Connecting EXT.(RGB) - It only applies to AV DEVICE that supports SCART.
Connections

Note
Connect to the DVD Devices input if the device has a EXT (RGB) jack. You can watch DVD simply
by hooking up the DVD player with the monitor as long as the power is on.
1. Connect the EXT (RGB) port of the monitor to the DVD Player using a SCART jack.
2. When a Scart device is connected to your monitor, the Source automatically changes to Ext.
Connecting TV
Note
You may view television programs on the monitor if it is connected to an antenna or CATV cable
without installing any separate TV reception hardware or software on your computer.
1. ConnecttheCATV cableorTVantennacable tothe"ANTIN" portontherear sideofthemonitor.
Make sure to use a TV antenna cable (sold separately) as the antenna cable.
•When using an interior antenna terminal:
Check the antenna terminal on the wall first and connect the antenna cable.
•When using an outdoor antenna:
If you are using an outdoor antenna, use a professional for installation if possible.
•To connect the RF cable to the antenna input terminal:
Keep the copper wire portion of the RF cable straight.
2. Turn on the monitor.
3. Select TV using the TV / DTV.
4. Select a desired TV channel.
Note
Is weak signal causing poor reception?
Purchase and install a signal amplifier for better reception.
Connections

Connecting DVD / DTV Set Top Box
Note
Connect to the DVD / DTV Set Top Box input if the device has a [COMPONENT IN] connector. You
can watch Component simply by hooking up the Component with the monitor as long as the power is
on.
Connect the port of the DVD, VCR (DVD / DTV Set-Top Box) to the [R-AUDIO-L] port of the
monitor.
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).
Note
Select "Component" using the 'SOURCE [ ]'
If you connect the PR, PB, and Y component cables to the incorrect terminals, the screen will be
displayed in red or blue.
For single-family houses, install an UHF antenna to receive digital broadcasting.
Connecting HDMI
Note
You can connect digital output devices to your monitor.
You can enjoy better screen and sound quality.
1. Connecting Using a HDMI Cable
Connections

a. Input devices such as digital DVD are connected to the HDMI IN terminal of the monitor
using the HDMI cable. When all the connections are completed, connect the power cords
for the monitor and DVD(or the device connected to the digital output terminal).
Select HDMI using the ‘SOURCE [ ]‘ button.
2. Connecting Using a DVI to HDMI Cable
Connect the DVI output terminal of a digital output device to the [HDMI IN] terminal of the
monitor using a DVI to HDMI cable.
Connect the red and white jacks of an RCA to stereo (for PC) cable to the same colored audio
output terminals of the digital output device, and connect the opposite jack to the [HDMI/PC/
DVI-D AUDIO IN]terminal of the monitor.
3. When all the connections are completed, connect the power cords for the monitor and DVD
(or the device connected to the digital output terminal).
4. Select "HDMI" using the 'SOURCE [ ]' button.
Note
If you just connect using the DVI to HDMI cable without connecting to the sound source, you
cannot hear sound.
Connecting the audio output terminal of a digital device to the [R-AUDIO-L] of [COMPONENT
IN] of the monitor using an audio cable will not give you sound. Make sure to connect to the
[HDMI / PC/DVI-D AUDIO IN] terminal of the monitor.
Connecting and Using an Amplifier
Note
You can connect the digital sound input (optical) or standard sound input terminal of your amplifier
to your monitor using the correct cable.
Connections

1. Connect the [DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL)] terminal of your monitor to the digital sound
input terminal of your digital amplifier using an optical cable.
2. Set the Internal Mute On in the Sound menu using the MENU button.
3. Adjust the sound volume using the Volume button of your amplifier
4. If the connections are set up, power up your monitor and amplifier.
Note
• If no sound is emitted from the monitor, you need to use an amplifier.
•For information on how to connect a speaker and amplifier, refer to the respective user manuals
provided by their manufacturers.
Connecting COMMON INTERFACE
Note
You can install the CAM anytime whether the TV is ON or OFF.
Purchase the CI CAM module by visiting your nearest dealer or by phone.
1. Insert the CI CARD into the CAM in the direction of the arrow until it fits.
2. Insert the CAM with the CI CARD installed into the common interface slot.
(Insert the CAM in the direction of the arrow, right up to the end so that it is parallel with the
slot.)
3. Check if you can see a picture on a scrambled signal channel.
Connections

Connecting Headphone
Note
You may connect your headphones to the monitor.
1. Connect your headphones to the Headphone connection terminal.
Using the Stand
Monitor Assembly
Monitor and Bottom
Tilt angle
You can adjust the tilt angle within a range of 5° forward to 25° backward for the most comfortable
viewing angle.
Connections

Troubleshooting
Self-Test Feature Check
Note
•Check the following items yourself before calling for service. Contact the service center for prob-
lems that you cannot solve by yourself.
•Your monitor provides a self test feature that allows you to check whether your monitor is func-
tioning properly.
Self-Test Feature Check
1. Turn off both your computer and the monitor.
2. Unplug the video cable from the back of the computer.
3. Turn on the monitor.
The figure shown below ("Check Signal Cable") appears on a black background when the mon-
itor is in its normal working condition though it does not sense any video signal: While in the
Self-Test mode, the LED power indicator remains green and the figure moves around on the
screen.
4. Turn off your monitor and reconnect the video cable; then turn on both your computer and the
monitor.
If your monitor screen remains blank after using the previous procedure, check your video controller
and computer system; your monitor is functioning properly.
Not Optimum Mode
If the vertical resolution is not optimum mode, you can still see the display but the warning message
below appears and disappears after one minute.
The user must adjust the frequency within that one minute.
Note
Refer to Specifications > Preset Timing Modes for the resolutions or frequencies that are supported
by the monitor.
Maintenance and Cleaning
1. Maintaining the Monitor Case.
Clean with a soft cloth after disconnecting the power cord.

•Do not use benzene, thinner or other flammable substan-
ces, or a wet cloth.
•We recommend a Samsung cleansing agent is used to pre-
vent damage to the screen.
2. Maintaining the Flat Panel Display Screen.
Clean with a soft cloth (cotton flannel) smoothly.
• Never use acetone, benzene or thinner.
(They may cause flaws or deformation of the screen sur-
face.)
•The user will be required to pay costs and related expenses
for repair of damages caused by him/her.
Symptoms and Recommended Actions
Note
A monitor recreates visual signals received from the computer. Therefore, if there is trouble with the
computer or the video card, this can cause the monitor to become blank, have poor coloring, noise,
Video mode not supported, etc. In this case, first check the SOURCE of the problem, and then contact
a service center or your dealer.
1. Check if the power cord and the video cables are properly connected to the computer.
2. Check if the computer beeps more than 3 times when booting.
(If it does, request an after-service for the main board of the computer.)
3. If you installed a new video card or if you assembled the PC, check if you installed the adapter
(video) driver and the monitor driver.
4.Check if the scanning ratio of the video screen is set at 56 Hz ~ 75 Hz.
(Do not exceed 60 Hz when using the maximum resolution.)
5.Ifyouhaveproblemsininstallingtheadapter(video)driver,bootthecomputerinSafeMode,remove
theDisplayAdapteratthe"ControlPanel,System,DeviceAdministrator"andthenrebootthecomputer
to reinstall the adapter (video) driver.
Check List
Note
Before calling for assistance, check the information in this section to see if you can remedy any prob-
lems yourself. If you do need assistance, please call the phone number on the Information section or
contact your dealer.
1. Problems related to Installation
Note
Problems related to the monitor installation and their solutions are listed.
Troubleshooting