LCD TV/MONITOR SyncMaster 211MP SyncMaster 241MP Owner’s Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
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Safety Instructions These illustrations represent precautions concerning your set. 10% 75% 40° H H 5° Do NOT expose your set to extreme temperature or humidity conditions. Do NOT expose your set to direct sunlight. Do NOT expose your set to any liquids. If your set is broken, do not try to repair it yourself. Contact qualified service personnel. During storm conditions (especially when there is lightning) unplug your set from the mains socket and aerial.
Contents ◆ FOREWORD ■ ■ Safety Instructions .......................................................................................... Caution .......................................................................................................... ◆ CONNECTING ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ English-4 THE THE 6 7 8 9 9 10 10 10 10 11 12 13 14 14 15 16 CHANNELS Storing Channels Automatically......................................................................
Contents ◆ USING ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ◆ USING ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ VARIOUS FUNCTIONS THE THE 25 26 27 28 29 29 PC FUNCTIONS Adjusting the Brightness and Contrast ............................................................ Selecting the Image Size................................................................................. Adjusting the Image Quality........................................................................... Changing the Image Position...................................................
Viewing the Control Panel Power Indicator Remote Control Sensor Œ Source Displays a menu of all of the available input sources (TV/Video/S-Video/DVD/DTV/PC). CH ❷+ Ø - Moves the selector up or down on the OSD. Increases or decreases the channel number. ´ PIP Activates PIP (Picture-In-Picture) ❿ VOL ➛+ ∏ -❿ Moves the selector left or right on the OSD. Increases or decreases the level of audio volume and the values of the selected function. ˇ PBP Activates PBP (Picture-By-Picture).
Installing on the Wall 1 Removing the Stand Using a hexagonal wrench, remove the stand. 2 Removing Rubbers Remove the four rubbers from the edges. 3 Mounting on the Wall Mount the stand on the wall using screws or nails. 4 Fixing the Set Using a hexagonal wrench, fix your set into the stand. ☛ Installation Notes ◆ Do not install your set on any place other than vertical walls.
Viewing the Connection Panel SPK (R) L R S-VIDEO AUDIO OUT VIDEO AUDIO (L) AUDIO (R) AV JACK 5 6 4 DC POWER PC AUDIO (ST) VIDEO RF SCART SPK (L) 6 7 1 3 2 Power Input you connect an audio or video system to your set, ☛ Whenever ensure that all elements are switched off. Refer to the documentation supplied with your equipment for detailed connection instructions and associated safety precautions.
Viewing the Connection Panel (continued) Œ Connecting an Aerial or Cable Television Network (depending on the model) To view television channels correctly, a signal must be received by the set from one of the following sources: - An outdoor aerial - A cable television network - A satellite network ´ Connecting Computer - Connect the 15 Pin D-SUB connector to the PC video connector.
Viewing the Connection Panel ˇ Connecting DTV Set-Top Box, VCR, or DVD - Connect the DTV, VCR, or DVD SCART cable to the SCART connector of the DTV, VCR, or DVD. - If you wish to connect both the DTV Set-Top Box and VCR (or DVD), you should connect the DTV Set-Top Box to the VCR (or DVD) and connect the VCR (or DVD) to your set. ¨ Connecting External A/V Devices - Connect RCA or S-VIDEO cable to an appropriate external A/V device such as VCR, DVD, or Camcorder.
Viewing Pictures From External Sources Once you have connected up your various audio and video systems, you can view the different sources by selecting the appropriate input. 1 2 Check that all the necessary connections have been made (refer to pages 8 and 9 for further details). Switch your set on and if necessary, press the SOURCE button repeatedly. The input sources are displayed in the following order: Ant (TV) - Scart - Video - S-Video - PC. Power SOURCE AUTO DISPLAY STILL P.STD S.
Viewing the Remote Control (All Functions Except Teletext) Self-adjust to the incoming video signal Power Television On/Off SOURCE AUTO DISPLAY STILL Available sources selection Display the setting information Picture freeze P.STD S.
Viewing the Remote Control (Teletext Functions) Power SOURCE AUTO DISPLAY P.STD STILL S.STD Teletext next page Programme selection by name P MENU P Teletext previous page MUTE EXIT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 PRE-CH -/-0 Teletext display/ mix both teletext information and the norma l broadcast Teletext hold Teletext reveal TTX/MIX V.DOLBY HOLD DUAL I/II LIST/FLOF SLEEP SUBPAGE P.
Inserting the Batteries in the Remote Control You must insert or replace the batteries in the remote control when you: ◆ Purchase your set ◆ Find that the remote control is no longer operating correctly 1 Remove the cover on the rear of the remote control by pressing the symbol downwards and then pulling firmly to remove it. 2 Insert two R03, UM4, “AAA” 1.
Becoming Familiar with the Remote Control The remote control is used mainly to: ◆ Change channels and adjust the volume ◆ Set up your set using the on-screen menu system Power Power Power AUTO SOURCE DISPLAY AUTO DISPLAY Button S.STD ▲ P Viewing Function Menu Function Used to display the next stored channel. Used to select the previous menu option. P ▼ MUTE EXIT EXIT SOURCE Used to display the previous stored channel. Used to select the next menu option. AUTO PRE-CH P.
Choosing Your Language Power SOURCE AUTO DISPLAY P.STD STILL When you start using your set for the first time, you must select the language which will be used for displaying menus and indications. S.STD P 1 MENU Press the MENU button. Result: The main menu is displayed. P 2 MUTE EXIT Function Sleep Timer PIP PBP -/-Language ¨ ¨ Ã Ã Off PRE-CH English TTX/MIX Press the P▼ or P▲ button to select the Function. Result: ¨ ¨ The options available in the Function group are displayed.
Storing Channels Automatically You can scan for the frequency ranges available to you (and availability depends on your country). Automatically allocated programme numbers may not correspond to actual or desired programme numbers. However you can sort numbers manually and clear any channels you do not wish to watch. 1 Press the Result: 4 The main menu is displayed. Press the P▼ or P▲ button to select the Channel. Result: 3 Press the Result: The options available in the Channel group are displayed.
Storing Channels Manually You can store up to 100 channels, including those received via cable networks.
Giving Channels Names If channel name information is broadcast when you store the channels either manually or automatically, the names are assigned to the channels directly. You can however change these names or assign new names as required. 1 Press the MENU button. Result: 2 Channel The options available in the Channel group are displayed. 3 Press the 4 Press the P▼ or P▲ button to select the Name. Press the + button. Result: ¨ ¨ ¨ ¨ ¨ ¨ The main menu is displayed.
Skipping Unwanted Channels You can exclude the channels you chosen from the channels you scanned. When you scan through the stored channels, those you have chosen to skip are not displayed. Channel Auto store Manual store Name Add/Erase Fine tune Channel sort ¨ ¨ ¨ ¨ ¨ ¨ All channels that you do not specifically choose to skip are displayed during scanning. 1 Result: Channel P P P P 1 2 3 4 Added Added Added Added 2 1 2 3 4 The options available in the Channel group are displayed.
Sorting the Stored Channels You can exchange the numbers of two channels, in order to: ◆ Modify the numeric order in which the channels have been automatically stored. ◆ Give easily remembered numbers to the channels that you watch most often. 1 The main menu is displayed. Press the P▼ or P▲ button to select the Channel. Result: The options available in the Channel group are displayed. 3 Press the 4 Press the P▼ or P▲ button to select the Channel sorting. Press the - or + button.
Changing the Picture Standard Picture à Mode Brightness Contrast Sharpness Color Tint Size Custom ¨ You can select the type of picture which best corresponds to your viewing requirements. 1 à Result: ¨ Wide 2 AUTO DISPLAY P.STD 3 STILL Press the Result: S.STD 4 P ➣ EXIT The options available in the Picture group are displayed. - or + button. The Mode is selected. Select the required picture effect by pressing the - or + button repeatedly.
Power SOURCE AUTO DISPLAY P.STD STILL S.STD Selecting the Picture Format MUTE You can select the picture format which best corresponds to your viewing requirements. 1 Press the MENU button. Result: 2 The main menu is displayed. Press the P▼ or P▲ button to select the Picture. Result: The options available in the Picture group are displayed. 3 Press the 4 Press the P▼ or P▲ button to select the Size. 5 Select the required picture format by pressing the - or + button repeatedly.
Changing the Sound Standard Mode Bass Treble Dolby Speaker MTS Sound à Custom : : à Off Off Mono ¨ You can select the type of special sound effect to be used when watching a given broadcast. 1 ¨ Result: 2 AUTO DISPLAY P.STD 3 STILL Press the Result: S.STD 4 P - or + button. The Mode is selected. You can also set these options simply by pressing the S.STD (Sound Standard) button.
Enjoying the Dolby Sound This feature provides a home theater-like Dolby effect by mixing the left and right speakers. 1 Press the MENU button. Result: 2 The main menu is displayed. Mode Bass Treble Dolby Speaker MTS Ã Ã Sound Custom : : On Off Mono ¨ ¨ Press the P▼ or P▲ button to select the Sound. Result: The options available in the Sound group are displayed. 3 Press the 4 Press the P▼ or P▲ button to select the Dolby.
Power SOURCE AUTO DISPLAY P.STD STILL S.STD Choosing the MTS (Multichannel Television Stereo) MUTE Mode Bass Treble Dolby Speaker MTS Ã Ã Sound EXIT Custom : : On On Mono ¨ ¨ Depending on the particular program being broadcast, you can listen to Stereo, Mono, or Dual I/II (Dual I/II is usually a foreign-language translation). 1 Press the MENU button. Result: The main menu is displayed. PRE-CH -/-- 2 TTX/MIX V.DOLBY HOLD DUAL I/II LIST/FLOF SLEEP SUBPAGE P.
Viewing the Picture In Picture (PIP) You can display a sub picture within the main picture of TV program or external A/V devices such as VCR or DVD. In this way you can watch TV program or monitor the video input from any connected devices while watching TV or other video input. 1 Ã ¨ ¨ Ã Off English ¨ ¨ Press the MENU button. Result: 2 Function Sleep Timer PIP PBP Language The main menu is displayed. Press the P▼ or P▲ button to select the Function.
Viewing the Picture By Picture (PBP; Double Screen) Function Sleep Timer PIP PBP Language à ¨ ¨ à Off English ¨ When external A/V devices (PC, VCR, or DVD) are connected to your set or watching TV, you can display two video sources simultaneously in the screen. ¨ 1 Press the MENU button. Result: 2 Function PBP TV/Video Swap : à ¨ On TV SOURCE AUTO P.STD DISPLAY ¨ : à ¨ Press the 4 Press the P▼ or P▲ button to select the PBP. Press the button. Result: S.
Power SOURCE AUTO DISPLAY P.STD STILL S.STD Switching Off Automatically You can select a time period of between 10 and 240 minutes after your set automatically switches off. 1 Press the MENU button. Result: 2 3 Press the Result: 4 Sleep Timer PIP PBP Language ¨ ¨ Ã Ã EXIT Off English The main menu is displayed. Press the P▼ or P▲ button to select the Function. Result: Function MUTE The options available in the Function group are displayed. - or + button.
Adjusting the Brightness and Contrast ➣ Preset to the PC mode by pressing the SOURCE button. PC ¨ ¨ ¨ ¨ ¨ 1 Image Image Lock Position Color Adjust Recall 1024x768 48kHz Press the MENU button. Result: 2 59Hz Press the P▼ or P▲ button to select the PC. Result: 3 Image Brightness Contrast Expanded 1 Size à 4 ¨ SOURCE 6 75 Power AUTO DISPLAY P.STD + button. The Image is selected. - or + button again. The options available in the Image group are displayed.
Adjusting the Image Quality ➣ Preset to the PC mode by pressing the SOURCE button. This feature is used to fine tune and get the best image by removing noises that create unstable images with jitters and shimmers. 1 Press the MENU button. Result: 2 The main menu is displayed. The options available in the PC group are displayed. 3 Press the 4 Press the P▼ or P▲ button to select the Image Lock. Press the or + button. Result: - or PC + button.
Adjusting the Color ➣ Preset to the PC mode by pressing the SOURCE button. PC ¨ ¨ ¨ ¨ ¨ Image Image Lock Position Color Adjust Recall 1024x768 48kHz Color Mode Red Green Blue Color Mode Red Green Blue 1 Result: 2 59Hz PC Ã Press the MENU button. Custom ¨ Press the P▼ or P▲ button to select the PC. Result: Ã Custom ¨ The options available in the PC group are displayed. 3 Press the 4 Press the P▼ or P▲ button to select the Color Adjust. Press the - or + button.
Display Modes If the signal from the system equals to the standard signal mode, the screen is adjusted automatically. If the signal from the system doesn’t equal to the standard signal mode, adjust the mode with referring to the Video card user guide because the screen might not display or only the power LED might be on. For the display modes listed below, the screen image has been optimized during manufacture.
Teletext Feature Most television channels provide written information services via teletext. Information provided includes: ◆ Television programme times ◆ News bulletins and weather forecasts ◆ Sports results ◆ Travel information This information is divided into numbered pages (see diagram). Part Contents A Selected page number. B Broadcasting channel identity. C Current page number or search indications. D Date and time. E Text. F Status information. FASTEXT information.
Selecting a Page by Number Power SOURCE You can enter the page number directly by pressing the numeric buttons on the remote control. 1 Enter the three-digit page number given in the content by pressing the corresponding numeric buttons. AUTO DISPLAY P.STD STILL S.STD P Power MENU Result: 2 The current page counter is incremented and the page is then displayed. If the selected page is linked with several secondary pages, the secondary pages are displayed in sequence.
MUTE EXIT Using FLOF to Select a Page PRE-CH -/-- TTX/MIX V.DOLBY HOLD DUAL I/II LIST/FLOF SLEEP SUBPAGE SIZE CANCEL PIP The various topics included in the teletext pages are color-coded, and can be selected by pressing the colored buttons on the remote control. 1 Display the teletext contents page by pressing the TTX/MIX button. 2 Press the coloured button corresponding to the topic that you wish to select;the available topics are given on the status line. ON P.
Troubleshooting: Before Contacting Service Personnel Before contacting Samsung after-sales service, perform the following simple checks. If you cannot solve the problem using the instructions below, note the model and serial number of your set and contact your local dealer. No sound or picture ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ Normal picture but no sound ◆ Check the volume. ◆ Check whether the MUTE button has been pressed on the remote control. No picture or black and white picture ◆ Adjust the color settings.
Technical and Environmental Specifications Model SyncMaster211MP SycnMaster241MP Panel Size Display Size Type Pixel Pitch Viewing Angle 21.3” Diagonal 24.06” Diagonal 432(H) x 324(V) mm 518.4(H) x 324(V) mm a-si TFT active matrix 0.27 (H) x 0.27 (V) mm 80/80/80/80 (L/R/T/B) Frequency Horizontal Vertical Display Color 30 ~ 85 kHz 55 ~ 85 Hz 16,777,216 colors Display Resolution Maximum Mode 1600 x 1200 @ 60 Hz Input Signal Sync. 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz H/V Separate, TTL, P. or N.
Wiring the Mains Power Supply Plug (UK Only) ◆ IMPORTANT NOTICE The mains lead on this equipment is supplied with a moulded plug incorporating a fuse. The value of the fuse is indicated on the pin face of the plug and, if it requires replacing, a fuse approved to BSI1362 of the same rating must be used. Never use the plug with the fuse cover omitted if the cover is detachable. If a replacement fuse cover is required, it must be of the same color as the pin face of the plug.
EUROPEAN NOTICE Products with the CE Marking comply with both the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC), (92/31/EEC), (93/68/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community. Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European Norms: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ EN55022:1998 – Radio Frequency Interference EN55024:1998 – Electromagnetic Immunity EN61000-3-2:1995 + A1 + A2 – Power Line Harmonics EN61000-3-3:1995 – Voltage Fluctuations EN60950 – Product Safety.
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