SyncMaster P2070H,P2270H LCD Monitor User Manual The appearance and the color may differ depending on the model.
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 Stand . . . . . .
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.
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.
1-3 Safety Precautions Icons used for safety precautions ICON NAME MEANING Warning Failing to follow the precautions marked with this sign, may result in a serious injury or even a fatality. Caution Failing to follow the precautions marked with this sign, may result in a personal injury or property damage. Meaning of Signs Do not perform. Must be followed. Do not disassemble. The power plug must be unplugged from the wall outlet. Do not touch. Must be grounded to prevent electric shock.
Caution Avoid unplugging the power plug while the product is operating. • Otherwise, it may damage the product due to electric shock. Make sure to use only the power cord supplied by our company. In addition, do not use the power cord of another electric appliance. • When unplugging the power plug from the wall outlet, make sure to hold it by the plug and not by the cord. • Otherwise, it may result in electric shock or fire. Connect the power plug to a wall outlet that can be easily reached.
Avoid installing the product in a location exposed to dust, moisture (sauna), oil, smoke or water (rain drops) and installing it within a vehicle. Avoid installing the product in a location exposed to direct sunlight and installing the product near a heat source such as a fire or heater. • • This may result in electric shock or fire. This may shorten the product life cycle or cause fire. Avoid installing the product at an easily reachable height where children may reach it.
Before cleaning the product, unplug the power cord. When cleaning the product, do not spray water directly over the product parts. • • Make sure that water does not enter the product. • Otherwise, it may result in fire, electric shock or a problem with the product. Otherwise, it may result in electric shock or fire. Caution Avoid spraying cleansing agent directly onto the product. • This may result in discoloration or cracking of the exterior of the product or the panel coming off.
When thunder or lighting occurs, unplug the power cord and under no circumstance touch the antenna cable as this is dangerous. • • Otherwise, it may result in electric shock or fire. Otherwise, it may result in electric shock or fire. Avoid moving the product by pulling the power cord or antenna cable. • Avoid dropping an object over the product or cause impact to the product. Otherwise, it may result in electric shock, fire or a problem with the product due to damage to the cable.
Do not place the adapter on top of another adapter. Keep power adaptor away from any other heat source. • • Otherwise, it may result in fire. Remove the vinyl cover of the adapter before using the adaptor. • 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 product.
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.
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. Insert the Stand Connector into the Stand in the direction shown by the figure. Check if the Stand Connector is firmly connected. Turn the connecting screw at the bottom of the stand fully so that it is completely fixed.
- Caution Avoid lifting the product holding only the stand.
2-3 Removing the Stand Before removing the stand, place the product down on a flat and stable surface so that the screen faces downwards. Place a soft cloth over the table to protect the product and place the product onto the cloth so that the front of the product faces downwards. Hold the main body of the product with your hand as shown by the figure. Pull the stand in the direction of the arrow as shown in the figure to separate it. Turn the connecting screw at the bottom of the stand to separate it.
2-4 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 () output • • Connect the [DVI IN] port of the product to the [D-Sub] port on your PC using the DVI-A to D-Sub cable. When the graphics card provides DVI() output • Connect the [DVI IN] port of the product to the [DVI] port of the PC with the DVI cable. 2.
2-5 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. 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 output device). Press the 2-5 button and select as an input signal.
2-6 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. You have to purchase an additional locking device. Locking the product 1.
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.
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 automatically.
P2270H DISPLAY MODE HORIZONTAL FREQUENCY (KHZ) VERTICAL FREQUENCY (HZ) PIXEL CLOCK (MHZ) SYNC POLARITY (H/ V) VESA, 640 x 480 31.469 59.940 25.175 -/- VESA, 800 x 600 35.156 56.250 36.000 +/+ VESA, 800 x 600 37.879 60.317 40.000 +/+ VESA, 1024 x 768 48.363 60.004 65.000 -/- VESA, 1280 x 800 49.702 59.810 83.500 -/+ VESA, 1280 x 960 60.000 60.000 108.000 +/+ VESA, 1280 x 1024 63.981 60.020 108.000 +/+ VESA, 1440 x 900 55.935 59.887 106.
3-3 Installing the Device Driver If you install the device driver, you can set up the appropriate resolution and frequency for the product. The device driver is included on the CD-ROM supplied with the product. If the supplied drive file is corrupted, please visit a service center or Samsung Electronics website(http://www.samsung.com/), and download the driver. 1. Insert the driver installation CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Click on "Windows Driver". 3.
3-4 Product Operating Buttons Product Operating Buttons ICON MENU DESCRIPTION Press this button to view the On Screen Display (OSD). This button is also used to exit the OSD or to return to a higher-level OSD menu * OSD Adjustment Lock This function locks the OSD in order to maintain the current settings or to prevent the settings from being changed by another person On: If you press and hold the MENU button down for 5 seconds, the OSD Adjustment Lock function is activated.
ICON AUTO DESCRIPTION Press [AUTO] button to adjust the screen settings automatically This function is only available in Analog mode. If the resolution settings are changed in the Display Properties, the AUTO adjustment function is performed. Press this button to turn the product on or off • The buttons on the right of the product are touch-type buttons. • Touch the buttons lightly with your finger. Power LED This LED is turned on when the product works normally.
3-5 Using the Screen Adjustment Menu (OSD: On Screen Display) The Screen Adjustment Menu (OSD: On Screen Display) Structure TOP MENUS PICTURE COLOR SIZE & POSITION SUB MENUS Brightness Contrast Sharpness MagicBright Coarse Fine Response Time HDMI Black Level MagicColor Red Green Blue Color Tone Color Effect Gamma H-Position V-Position Image Size Menu H-Position Menu V-Position Reset Menu Transparency Language LED On/Off LED Brightness Off Timer On/Off Off Timer Setting Auto S
MENU MagicBright Picture Mode DESCRIPTION Provides preset picture settings optimized for various user environments such as editing a document, surfing the Internet, playing games, watching sports or movies and so on. • If the preset picture modes are not sufficient, users can configure the and directly using this mode. • This mode provides the picture setting appropriate for editing a document.
MENU Response Time DESCRIPTION Accelerates the response time of the LCD panel faster than the original response time so that moving pictures appear sharper and more natural. • • • It is recommended setting the Normal or Faster when not viewing a movie. HDMI Black Level When watching with a DVD or set-top box connecting to the product via HDMI, image quality deterioration (black level, lower-quality contrast, lighter color tone, etc.
MENU MagicColor Red DESCRIPTION Expresses natural colors more clearly without changing the picture quality using proprietary digital picture quality improvement technology developed by Samsung Electronics. • - Turns the MagicColor function off. • - You can compare the pictures processed by MagicColor with the original pictures. • - Provides a clearer picture including areas corresponding to skin color.
MENU H-Position DESCRIPTION Moves the position of the display area on the screen horizontally. This function is only available in Analog mode. When TV signal is input in AV mode ,select “Screen Fit “to adjust horizontal position in 0-6 levels. V-Position Moves the position of the display area on the screen vertically. This function is only available in Analog mode. When TV signal is input in AV mode ,select “Screen Fit “to adjust vertical position in 0-6 levels.
MENU Language DESCRIPTION Select a language for the OSD. The selected language is only applied to the product OSD. This setting does not affect the other functions of the PC. LED On/Off Turns the Menu button LED on or off. • - Turns the Power button LED lamp off. • - Turns the Power button LED lamp on. LED Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the Menu button LED in levels. Off Timer On/Off You can turn the Off Timer on or off.
4 Installing the Software 4-1 Natural Color What is Natural Color ? This software works only for Samsung products and enables adjusting the displayed colors on the product and matches the colors on the product with the colors of the printed pictures. For more information, refer to the online help of the software (F1). The Natural Color is provided online. You can download it from the website below and install; http://www.samsung.com/us/consumer/learningresources/monitor/naturalcolorexpert/pop_download.
4-2 MagicTune What is MagicTune? MagicTune is a software program that helps with monitor adjustments by providing comprehensive descriptions of monitor functions and easy-to-understand guidelines. Users can adjust the product with the mouse and the keyboard without using the operating buttons of the product. Installing the Software 1. Insert the installation CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Select the MagicTune setup program.
4. Click [Change or Remove Programs] to remove the software. 5. Select [Yes] to start removing MagicTune™. 6. Wait until a message box appears informing you that the software has been removed completely. For technical support, the FAQ (frequently asked questions) or information about the software upgrade for MagicTune™, please visit our website.
4-3 MultiScreen What is MultiScreen ? MultiScreen enables users to use the monitor by partitioning multiple sections. Installing the Software 1. Insert the installation CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Select the MultiScreen setup program. If the pop-up screen for the software installation does not appear on the main screen, find and double-click the MultiScreen setup file on the CD-ROM. 3. When the Installation Wizard appears, click [Next]. 4.
5 Troubleshooting 5-1 Monitor Self-Diagnosis • You can check if the product is working properly using the Self-Diagnosis function. • If a blank screen is displayed and the Power LED blinks even if the product and the PC are properly connected, perform the self-diagnosis function according to the procedures below. 1. Turn the product and the PC off. 2. Separate the signal cable from the product . 3. Turn the product on. 4. If the product is working properly, the 'Check Signal Cable' message appears.
5-2 Before Requesting Service Please check the following before requesting After-Sales service. If the problem continues, please contact your nearest Samsung Electronics Service Center. A BLANK SCREEN APPEARS / I CANNOT TURN THE PRODUCT ON Is the power cord connected properly? Check the connection status of the power cord. Is the “Check Signal Cable” message displayed on the screen? Check the cable connecting the PC and the product.
THE COLOR IS DISPLAYED IN 16 BIT (16 COLORS). THE COLOR HAS BEEN CHANGED AFTER CHANGING THE GRAPHICS CARD. Did you install the device driver for the product? Windows ME/XP/2000 : Set the color again by selecting Control Panel → Display → Settings. Is the graphics card configured correctly? Configure the color again in accordance with the new graphics card driver. WHEN I CONNECT THE MONITOR, THE 'UNKNOWN MONITOR, PLUG&PLAY (VESA DDC) MONITOR FOUND' MESSAGE IS DISPLAYED.
5-3 FAQ FAQ! How can I change the frequency of the video signal? PLEASE TRY THE FOLLOWING! You have to change the frequency of the graphics card. (For more information, refer to the User Manual of the computer or the graphics card.) How can I change the resolution? Windows XP : Change the resolution by selecting Control Panel → Appearance and Themes → Display → Settings. Windows ME/2000 : Change the resolution by selecting Control Panel → Display → Settings.
6 More Information 6-1 Specifications MODEL NAME LCD Panel Synchronization P2270H Size 20 inch (50 cm) 21.5 inch (54 cm) Display area 442.8 mm (H) x 249.075 mm (V) 477.504 mm (H) x 268.596 mm (V) Pixel Pitch 0.2768 mm (H) x 0.2768 mm (V) 0.248 mm (H) x 0.248 mm (V) Horizontal 30 ~ 81 kHz 30 ~ 75 kHz Vertical 56 ~ 75 Hz 56 ~ 61 Hz Display Color Resolution P2070H 16.
6-2 Power Saving Function This product provides a power saving function that automatically turns the screen off when the product is not used for a predetermined period of time to reduce power consumption. If the product enters power saving mode, the power LED turns to a different color to indicate that the product is in power saving mode. When the product is in power saving mode, the power is not turned off and you can turn the screen on again by pressing any key or clicking the mouse.
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