SyncMaster 230TSN/230MXN LCD Display User Manual
Safety Instructions Note These safety instructions must be followed to ensure your safety and prevent property damage. 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.
Safety Instructions 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.
Safety Instructions 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 internal 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.
Safety Instructions 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 indication labels on the product.
Safety Instructions 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.
Safety Instructions 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.
Safety Instructions • 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.
Safety Instructions Maintain the correct posture when using this product. • 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 product. • 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.
Introduction Package Contents Note Please make sure the following items are included with your LCD Display. If any items are missing, contact your dealer. Contact a local dealer to buy optional items.
Introduction Others Remote Control Batteries (AAA X 2) Ferrite Core for LAN cable (Not available in all locations) Sold separately Wall Mount KIT D-Sub Cable LAN Cable USB Cable HDMI Cable RS232C Cable Ferrite Core • The ferrite cores are used to shield the cables from interference. • When connecting a cable, open the ferrite core and clip it around the cable near the plug. Installing a Wall Mount This product provides a wall mount of 100 mm x 100 mm that complies with the VESA specifications.
Introduction 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 assemble them using excessive force. This may result in damage to the product or injury due to the product falling.
Introduction Moves from one menu item to another vertically or adjusts selected menu values. Power button [ ] Use this button for turning the LCD Display on and off. Brightness Sensor Automatically detects the surrounding brightness it accordingly. Power indicator Shows PowerSaver mode by blinking green Note See PowerSaver described in the manual for further information regarding power saving functions.
Introduction RGB IN Connect the RGB IN terminal at the back of your product to your computer. VIDEO OUT Connect between the [VIDEO OUT] port on the product 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 cable. Connect your headphones to the Headphone connection terminal. LAN LAN Connection Terminal Keyboard / Mouse, Mass Storage Device Compatible.
Introduction Kensington Lock The 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. 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 different depending on the model.
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 4. DEL ton / GUIDE but- Used to enter the password during the OSD adjustment or to use MagicInfo. The "-" button is used to select Digital channels. Electronic Program Guide (EPG) display.
Introduction - This function does not work for this LCD Display. 9. Up-Down Left-Right buttons Moves from one menu item to another horizontally, vertically or adjusts selected menu values. 10. INFO Current picture information is displayed on the upper left corner of the screen. 11. COLOR BUTTONS Press to add or delete channels and to store channels to the favorite channel list in the “Channel List” menu. - This function does not work for this LCD Display. 12.
Introduction 19. RETURN Returns to the previous menu. 20. EXIT Exits from the menu screen. 21. MagicInfo MagicInfo Quick Launch Button.
Connections Connecting a Computer Connect the power cord for your LCD Display to the power port on the back of the LCD Display. Turn on the power switch. Connect the D-sub to 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. Note • Turn on both your computer and the LCD Display. • Contact a local SAMSUNG Electronics Service Center to buy optional items.
Connections Connecting Using a HDMI Cable Note • 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 Using a DVI to HDMI Cable Note • Connect the DVI output terminal of a digital output device to the HDMI terminal of the LCD Display using a DVI to HDMI cable.
Connections Note • Connect to the [VIDEO OUT] port to display the same picture on another monitor. (For presentation purposes) Connecting a LAN Cable Note Connect the LAN cable. Connecting a USB device You can connect USB devices such as a mouse or keyboard.
Connections
Using the Software Monitor Driver Note When prompted by the operating system for the monitor driver, insert the CDROM included with this monitor. Driver installation is slightly different from one operating system to another. Follow the directions appropriate for the operating system you have. Prepare a blank disk and download the driver program file at the Internet web site shown here. Internet web site : http://www.samsung.com/ Installing the Monitor Driver (Automatic) 1.
Using the Software Note This monitor driver is certified by Microsoft, and installing it will not damage your system. The certified driver will be posted on Samsung Monitor homepage. http://www.samsung.com/ Installing the Monitor Driver (Manual) Microsoft® Windows Vista™‚ Operating System 1. Insert your Manual CD into your CD-ROM drive. 2. (Start) and "Control Panel". Then, double-click on "Appearance and PersonalClick ization". 3. Click "Personalization" and then "Display Settings". 4.
Using the Software If the message "Windows needs..." is displayed, as shown in the figure below, click "Continue". Note This monitor driver is under certifying MS logo, and this installation will not damage your system. The certified driver will be posted on Samsung Monitor homepage. 6. Click "Update Driver..." in the "Driver" tab. 7. Check the "Browse my computer for driver software" checkbox and click "Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer". 8. Click "Have Disk...
Using the Software 9. Select the model that matches your monitor from the list of monitor models on the screen, and click "Next". 10. Click "Close" → "Close" → "OK" → "OK" on the following screens displayed in sequence.
Using the Software 1. Insert CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Click "Start" → "Control Panel" then click the "Appearance and Themes" icon. 3. Click "Display" icon and choose the "Settings" tab then click "Advanced...". 4. Click the "Properties" button on the "Monitor" tab and select "Driver" tab. 5. Click "Update Driver..." and select "Install from a list or..." then click "Next" button. 6. Select "Don't search, I will...", then click "Next" and then click "Have disk".
Using the Software 7. Click the "Browse" button then choose A:(D:\Driver) and choose your monitor model in the model list and click the "Next" button. 8. If you can see following message window, click the "Continue Anyway" button. Then click "OK" button. Note This monitor driver is under certifying MS logo, and this installation will not damage your system. The certified driver will be posted on Samsung Monitor homepage. http://www.samsung.com/ 9.
Using the Software 10. Monitor driver installation is completed. Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Operating System When you can see "Digital Signature Not Found" on your monitor, follow these steps. 1. Choose "OK" button on the "Insert disk" window. 2. Click the "Browse" button on the "File Needed" window. 3. Choose A:(D:\Driver), then click the "Open" button and then click "OK" button. How to install 1. Click "Start", "Setting", "Control Panel". 2. Double click the "Display" icon. 3.
Using the Software 4. Select the "Monitor" tab. 5. Click the "Change" button in the "Monitor Type" area. 6. Choose "Specify the location of the driver". 7. Choose "Display a list of all the driver in a specific location...", then click "Next" button. 8. Click the "Have Disk" button. 9. Specify A:\(D:\driver), then click "OK" button. 10. Select "Show all devices" and choose the monitor that corresponds to the one you connected to your computer and click "OK". 11.
Using the Software 10. You have finished setting up your monitor. Execute X-Window after setting other requested hardware. MDC (Multi-Display Channel) Installation 1. Insert the installation CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Click the MDC installation file. Note If the popup window to install the software for the main screen is not displayed, proceed with the installation using the MDC executable file on the CD. 3. When the Installation Shield Wizard window appears, click "Next". 4.
Using the Software Using MDC
Introduction A Multiple Display Control (MDC) is an application allowing various displays to be easily and simultaneously operated on a PC. RS-232C, a standard of serial communication, is used for the communication between a PC and a display. Therefore, a serial cable should be connected between the serial port on a PC and the serial port on a display. Main Screen Click Start > Program > Samsung > MDC System to start the program. Select a set to see the volume of the selected set within the slider.
Main Icons Select Button Remocon Info Grid Safety Lock Display Selection Port Selection Control Tools 1. Use the main icons to switch into each screen. 2. Allows you to enable or disable the remote control signal receiving function of the display unit. 3. Set the Safety Lock function. When setting the Lock function, you can only operate power and lock buttons on the remote control and set. 4. The setting for the PC Serial Port can change. The original value is COM1. 5.
1. The Multiple Display Control is originally set to COM1. 2. If any port other than COM1 is used, COM1 through COM4 can be selected in the Port Selection Menu. 3. If the exact port name that is connected to the LCD Display using a serial cable is not selected, communication will be unavailable. 4. The selected port is stored in the program and used for the next program as well. Power Control 1. Click Power Control of the main icons and the Power Control screen appears.
Info Grid shows some basic information necessary to Power Control. 1) (Power Status) 2) Input 3) Image Size 4) On Timer 5) Off Timer 2. Use the Select All button or Check Box to choose a display to control.
Power Control allows controlling some of the functions of the selected display. 1) Power On/Off - Turns the power of the selected display On/Off. 2) Volume - Controls the volume level of the selected display. It receives the volume value of the selected display from the sets and displays it in the slider. (When you cancel the selection or choose Select All, the value returns to the default value 10) 3) (Mute On/Off) - Turns on/off the Mute function of the selected display.
• PC Mode
Info Grid shows some basic information necessary to Input Source Control. 1) PC - Changes the Input Source of the selected display to PC. 2) BNC - Changes the Input Source of the selected display to BNC. 3) DVI - Changes the Input Source of the selected display to DVI. 4) TV - Changes the Input Source of the selected display to TV. 5) DTV - Changes the Input Source of the selected display to DTV. 6) AV - Changes the Input Source of the selected display to AV.
The Input Source Control feature is available only for the displays whose power status is ON. Image Size PC, BNC, DVI 1. Click Image Size of the main icons and the Image Size control screen appears. Info Grid shows some basic information necessary to Image Size Control. 1) ( Power Status) - Shows the power status of the current display. 2) Image Size - Shows the current Image Size of the display in use. 3) Input - Info Grid displays only the displays whose Input Source is PC, BNC, DVI.
Image Size TV, AV, S-Video, Component, DVI(HDCP), HDMI, DTV 1. Click Image Size of the main icons and the Image Size control screen appears. Info Grid shows some basic information necessary to Image Size Control. 1) Click the Video Source tab to adjust Image Size for TV, AV, S-Video, Component, DVI(HDCP), HDMI, DTV. Click Select All or use Check Box to select a display to control. 2) Info Grid displays only the display having TV, AV, S-Video, Component or DVI(HDCP) as input source.
1. Click Time of the main icons and the Time Control screen appears. Info Grid shows some basic information necessary to Time Control. 1) Current Time - Set the current time for the selected display (PC Time). - To change the current time, first change the PC Time. 2) On Time Setup - Set the Hour, Minute, AM/PM of On Time Setup, Status, Source, Volume of the selected display. 3) Off Time Setup - Set the Hour, Minute, and AM/PM, Status for Off Time Setup of the selected display.
PIP Size 1. Click PIP of the main icons and the PIP control screen appears. Click Select All or use Check Box to select a display to control. Info Grid shows some basic information necessary to PIP Size Control. 1) PIP Size - Shows the current PIP Size of the display in use. 2) OFF - Turns off the PIP of the selected display. 3) Large - Turns on the PIP of the selected display and changes the size to Large. 4) Small - Turns on the PIP of the selected display and changes the size to Small.
PIP PIP Source 1. Click PIP of the main icons and the PIP control screen appears. Info Grid shows some basic information necessary to PIP Source Control. 1) PIP Source - PIP Source can be controlled with turning on the LCD Display power. 2) PC - Changes the source of the PIP of the selected display to PC. 3) BNC - Changes the source of the PIP of the selected display to BNC. 4) DVI - Changes the source of the PIP of the selected display to DVI.
Settings Picture 1. Click Settings of the main icons and the Settings Control screen appears. Info Grid shows some basic information necessary to Settings Control. When each function is selected, the set value of the selected function is displayed in the slide.When selected, each function fetches the value for the set and displays it on the slide bar. When "Select All" is chosen, the default value is displayed. Changing a value in this screen will automatically change the mode to "CUSTOM.
- Adjusts the Color Tone for the selected display. 8) Color Temp - Adjusts the Color Temp for the selected display. 9) Brightness Sensor - Adjusts the Brightness Sensor for the selected display. 10) Dynamic Contrast - Adjusts the Dynamic Contrast for the selected display. The Input source of MagicInfo works only on MagicInfo model. Color Temp is only enabled if the Color Tone is set to Off. The Input source of TV works only on TV model.
2) Contrast - Adjusts Contrast of the selected display. 3) Brightness - Adjusts Brightness for the selected display. 4) Red - Adjusts red Color of the selected display. - Available only for NT. 5) Green - Adjusts green Color of the selected display. - Available only for NT. 6) Blue - Adjusts blue Color of the selected display. - Available only for NT. 7) Color Tone - Adjusts the Color Tone for the selected display. 8) Color Temp - Adjusts the Color Temp for the selected display.
Info Grid shows some basic information necessary to Settings Control. When each function is selected, the set value of the selected function is displayed in the slide. When selected, each function fetches the value for the set and displays it on the slide bar. When "Select All" is chosen, the default value is displayed. Changing a value in this screen will automatically change the mode to "CUSTOM." 1) Audio - Controls audio settings for all input sources. 2) Bass - Adjusts Bass of the selected display.
Image Lock 1. Click Settings of the main icons and the Settings Control screen appears. Info Grid shows some basic information necessary to Settings Control. 1) Image Lock - Available only for PC, BNC. 2) Coarse - Adjusts Coarse of the selected display. 3) Fine - Adjusts Fine of the selected display. 4) Position - Adjusts Position of the selected display. 5) Auto Adjustment - Self-Adjust to the incoming PC signal. The Input source of MagicInfo works only on MagicInfo model.
An "Info Grid" showing several basic data items appears. 1) Maintenance - Allows the Maintenance Control function for all input sources. 2) Auto Lamp Control - Automatically adjusts the backlight of the selected display at a specified time. The Manual Lamp Control automatically turns off if you adjust using the Auto Lamp Control. 3) Manual Lamp Control - Allows you to adjust the backlight of the selected display regardless of the time.
1) Scroll - This function is used to remove the afterimages that occur when a still screen is displayed on the selected display for a long time. 2) Pixel Shift - This allows the screen to be moved finely at the specified time interval. 3) Safety Screen - The Safety Screen function is used to prevent afterimages from occurring when a still screen is displayed on the monitor for a long time.
1. Click on the "Maintenance" icon in the Main Icon column to display the Maintenance screen. 1) Video Wall - A Video Wall is a set of video screens that are connected together, so that each screen shows a part of the whole picture or so that the same picture is repeated on each screen. 2) Video Wall (Screen divider) - The screen can be divided into. You can select a number of screens with a different layout when dividing. z Select a mode from Screen divider. z Select a display from Display Selection.
You may not operate this function in MagicInfo. The Input source of TV works only on TV model. The Maintenance Control function is available only for the displays where the power status is ON. Troubleshooting 1. The display you wish to control does not appear on the Power Control Info Grid - Check the connection of RS232C. (Check if it is properly connected to the Com1 port) - Check the displays to see if any of the other displays connected have the same ID.
2. Selected one display: Fetches and displays the settings value for the selected display. 3. Selected one display (ID1) and add another display (ID3): The program, which was displaying the settings value of ID 1, fetches and displays the value of ID3. 4. Selected all sets using Select All: Returns to the Factory Default Value.
Adjusting the LCD Display Input Available Modes • PC • HDMI • MagicInfo Source List MENU → ENTER → → , → ENTER → → ENTER Use to select PC, DVI or other external input sources connected to the LCD Display. Use to select the screen of your choice. 1. PC 2. HDMI 3. MagicInfo Note • The direct button on the remote control is the 'SOURCE' button. Edit Name MENU → ENTER → → , → → ENTER → → ENTER Name the input device connected to the input jacks to make your input source selection easier.
Adjusting the LCD Display 1. PC 2. HDMI Picture [PC / MagicInfo Mode] Available Modes • PC • HDMI • MagicInfo MagicBright MENU → → , → ENTER → → ENTER → → ENTER MagicBright is a feature providing the optimum viewing environment depending on the contents of the image you are watching. Currently four different modes are available: Entertain, Internet, Text and Custom. Each mode has its own pre-configured brightness value. (Not available when Dynamic Contrast mode is set to On.) 1.
Adjusting the LCD Display Custom By using the on-screen menus, the contrast and brightness can be changed to your personal preference. MENU → → ENTER → → ENTER → → (Not available when Dynamic Contrast mode is set to On.) Note By adjusting the picture using the Custom function, MagicBright will change to Custom mode. Contrast MENU → → , → ENTER → → ENTER → → → ENTER→ → ENTER Adjusts the Contrast. Brightness MENU → → , → ENTER → → ENTER → → → → ENTER → → ENTER Adjusts the Brightness.
Adjusting the LCD Display → → ENTER , The color tones can be changed. (Not available when Dynamic Contrast mode is set to On.) 1. Off 2. Cool 3. Normal 4. Warm 5. Custom Note If you set the Color Tone to Cool, Normal, Warm, or Custom, the Color Temp function is disabled. If you set the Color Tone to Off, the Color Control function is disabled Color Control Adjusts individual Red, Green, Blue color balance.
Adjusting the LCD Display → , → ENTER Color Temp. MENU → → , → ENTER → → → → → ENTER → → ENTER Color Temp is a measure of the 'warmth' of the image colors. (Not available when Dynamic Contrast mode is set to On.) Note This function is only enabled if the Color Tone is set to Off. Image Lock Image Lock is used to fine-tune and get the best image by removing noise that creates unstable images with jitters and shakiness.
Adjusting the LCD Display H-Position MENU → → ENTER → → ENTER → → , → → → → ENTER → → → → → ENTER Adjusts the screen location horizontally. V-Position MENU → → ENTER → → ENTER → → , → → → → ENTER → → → → → → ENTER Adjusts the screen location vertically. Auto Adjustment MENU → → ENTER → → → → → → → ENTER → The values of Fine, Coarse, Position are adjusted automatically. By changing the resolution in the control panel, the auto function is performed.
Adjusting the LCD Display → , → ENTER Selects either On or Off with the signal control. Signal Control MENU → → ENTER → → ENTER → → 1. → , → → → → ENTER → → ENTER → → ENTER → → ENTER → → ENTER → → → → → → → ENTER → → → → → → → → → → → → ENTER → → → → ENTER→ → → → → G-Gain TER → , → ENTER → → ENTER → → → → → → ENTER → → ENTER→ → EN- → ENTER B-Gain MENU → ENTER → , 4. → → ENTER MENU → 3. → R-Gain MENU → 2.
Adjusting the LCD Display → , 5. → ENTER G-Offset MENU → → , 6. → ENTER → → ENTER → → → ENTER → → → → → → → → → → ENTER → → → → → ENTER→ → ENTER B-Offset MENU → → , → ENTER → → ENTER → → → ENTER → → → → → ENTER → → → → → → → ENTER → → ENTER Size MENU → → , → ENTER → → → → → → → → → ENTER → → ENTER The Size can be switched. (Not available when Dynamic Contrast mode is set to On.) 1. 16:9 2.
Adjusting the LCD Display → → ENTER , Dynamic Contrast automatically detects the distribution of the visual signal and adjusts to create an optimum contrast. 1. Off 2. On Brightness Sensor MENU → → → ENTER → → → → → → → → → → → ENTER → → ENTER , Brightness Sensor automatically detects distribution of the inputted visual signal and adjusts to create optimum brightness. 1. Off 2.
Adjusting the LCD Display 1. Dynamic 2. Standard 3. Movie 4. Custom Custom By using the on-screen menus, the contrast and brightness can be changed to your personal preference. MENU → → ENTER → → ENTER → → (Not available when Dynamic Contrast mode is set to On.) Contrast MENU → → , → ENTER → → ENTER → → → ENTER→ → ENTER Adjusts the Contrast. Brightness MENU → → , → ENTER → → → ENTER → → → ENTER → → ENTER Adjusts the Brightness.
Adjusting the LCD Display Adjusts the picture Color. Tint MENU → → → , → ENTER → → → ENTER → → → → → → → → ENTER → ENTER Adds a natural tone to the display. Color Tone MENU → → → ENTER → → ENTER → → ENTER , The color tones can be changed. The individual Color components are also user adjustable. (Not available when Dynamic Contrast mode is set to On.) 1. Off 2. Cool2 3. Cool1 4. Normal 5. Warm1 6.
Adjusting the LCD Display (Not available when Dynamic Contrast mode is set to On.) Note This function is only enabled if the Color Tone is set to Off. Size MENU → → , → ENTER → → → → → → ENTER → → ENTER The Size can be switched. 1. 16:9 2. Zoom 1 3. Zoom 2 4. 4:3 5. Just Scan Note The Zoom1, Zoom2 are unavailable in HDMI mode. Digital NR (Digital Noise Reduction) MENU → → , → ENTER → → → → → → → ENTER → → ENTER Turns the Digital Noise Reduction feature Off/On.
Adjusting the LCD Display Note Digital NR function is not available for all resolutions. Film Mode MENU → → , → ENTER → → → → → → → → ENTER → → ENTER The Film Mode feature offers you a theater-quality viewing experience. (In HDMI mode, this function is available when the input signal is interlaced scan; it is not available in progressive scan.) 1. Off 2.
Adjusting the LCD Display → → ENTER , Brightness Sensor automatically detects distribution of the inputted visual signal and adjusts to create optimum brightness. 1. Off 2. On Sound Available Modes • PC • HDMI • MagicInfo Mode MENU → → , → → ENTER → → ENTER → → ENTER The LCD Display has a built-in high fidelity stereo amplifier. 1. Standard Selects Standard for the standard factory settings. 2. Music Selects Music when watching music videos or concerts. 3.
Adjusting the LCD Display Note • You can hear the sound even when sound value is set to 0. • If you adjust sound using Custom function, Mode will turn to Custom mode. Bass MENU → → → ENTER → → → ENTER → →ENTER→ → ENTER → , Emphasizes low frequency audio. Treble MENU → → → ENTER → → → ENTER → → → ENTER → → ENTER → , Emphasizes high frequency audio. Balance MENU → → → ENTER → → → ENTER → → → → ENTER → , Allows you to Adjusts the sound balance between the left and right speakers.
Adjusting the LCD Display 2. On SRS TS XT MENU → → → → ENTER → → → → → ENTER → → ENTER , SRS TS XT is a patented SRS technology that solves the problem of playing 5.1 multichannel content over two speakers. TruSurround delivers a compelling, virtual surround sound experience through any two-speaker playback system, including internal television speakers. It is fully compatible with all multichannel formats. 1. Off 2. On Note The direct button on the remote control is the 'SRS' button.
Adjusting the LCD Display Note The language chosen affects only the language of the OSD. It has no effect on any software running on the computer. Time Selects from one of 4 time settings, Clock Set, Sleep Timer, On Timer, and Off Timer. MENU → → → → ENTER → → → ENTER → Clock Set MENU → → , / , → → → ENTER → → → ENTER → → ENTER→ → ENTER Current Time Setting. Sleep Timer MENU → → , → → → ENTER → → → ENTER → → ENTER Turns the LCD Display off automatically at certain times. 1. Off 2.
Adjusting the LCD Display 7. 180 On Timer MENU → → , / , → → → ENTER → → → ENTER → → → → ENTER→ → ENTER Turns the LCD Display on automatically at a preset time. Controls the mode and the volume level at the time the LCD Display turns on automatically. Off Timer MENU → → → , / , → → → ENTER → → → ENTER → → ENTER Turns the LCD Display off automatically at a preset time.
Adjusting the LCD Display 2. Medium 3. Low 4. Opaque Safety Lock Change PIN MENU → → → → ENTER → TER→ [Change PIN] → → → → ENTER → [Safety Lock ]→ EN- → → → → ENTER → [Safety Lock ]→ EN- → [0~9]→ [0~9]→ [0~9]→ [0~9] The password can be changed. Lock On MENU → → → → ENTER → TER→ → ENTER→[Lock On] → [0~9]→ [0~9]→ [0~9]→ [0~9] Turns Off/On the Video Wall function of the selected display Off/On.
Adjusting the LCD Display 1. Off 2. On HDMI Black Level MENU → → , → → → ENTER → → → → → → → ENTER → → ENTER When a DVD or set-top box is connected to your TV via HDMI, it may cause a degradation in the screen quality, such as an increase in the black level, a low contrast, or discoloration, etc., depending on the external device connected. In this case, adjust the screen quality of your TV by configuring the HDMI black level. 1. Normal 2.
Adjusting the LCD Display Turns Off/On the Video Wall function of the selected display Off/On. 1. Off 2. On Format MENU → → → → ENTER → → → ENTER → → , → → → → → → → ENTER → → ENTER The Format can be selected to see a divided screen. 1. Full Provides a full screen without any margins. 2. Natural Displays a natural image with the original aspect ratio intact.
Adjusting the LCD Display → , → ENTER Sets how many parts the screen should be divided vertically. Five adjustment levels: 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. Screen Divider MENU → → → → ENTER → → → → → → ENTER → → → → → → → → ENTER → The screen can be divided into several images. A number of screens can be selected with a different layout when dividing. • Select a mode in Screen Divider. • Select a display in Display Selection. • The selection will be set up by pressing a number in the selected mode.
Adjusting the LCD Display To prevent after-images on the screen you can use this function have pixels move on the LCD in the horizontal or vertical direction. 1. Off 2. On Note The Pixel Shift is not available when Video Wall is On. Horizontal Dot MENU → TER → → → ENTER → → ENTER → → → → ENTER → → , → EN- → → → → → → → → → ENTER → → → ENTER → → , → → → → → → → ENTER → → Sets how many pixels the screen moves horizontally. Five adjustment levels: 0, 1, 2, 3, and 4.
Adjusting the LCD Display Time MENU → → → → ENTER → → ENTER → → → → → → → → → → → ENTER → → → ENTER → → , → ENTER Set the time interval for performing the horizontal or vertical movement, respectively. Timer Timer MENU → → → → ENTER → → → ENTER → → → → → → ENTER → → → → → ENTER → → , → ENTER You can set the timer for Screen Burn Protection. If you start the operation to erase any residual image, the operation will be performed for the set period of time and then automatically finish. 1. Off 2.
Adjusting the LCD Display 2. Bar 3. Eraser Period MENU → → → → ENTER → → → ENTER → → → → → → → → → ENTER → → → → ENTER → → , → ENTER Use this function to set the execution period for each mode set in the timer. Time MENU → → → → ENTER → → → ENTER → → → → → → → → → → → ENTER → → → ENTER → → , → ENTER Within the set period of time specify a time for execution.
Adjusting the LCD Display Bar MENU → → → → ENTER → → → → → → → → →ENTER → → → → → ENTER → This function prevents after-images on the screen by moving long black and white vertical lines. Eraser MENU → → → → ENTER → → → → → → → → → →ENTER → → → → → ENTER → This function prevents after-images on the screen by moving a rectangular pattern.
Adjusting the LCD Display 1. Off 2. 1024 x 768 3. 1280 x 768 4. 1360 x 768 5. 1366 x 768 Note Selecting the menu is only allowed when the graphics resolution is set to 1024 x 768 @ 60Hz, 1280 x 768 @ 60Hz, 1360 x 768 @ 60Hz or 1366 x 768 @ 60Hz. Power On Adjustment MENU → → → , → → → ENTER → → → → → → → → → → → ENTER → ENTER Adjusts the Power On time for the screen.
Adjusting the LCD Display Reset Reverts the product settings to factory defaults. The Reset function is only available when PC / DVI is being used. MENU → → → → ENTER → → ENTER → → → → → → → → → → → → → → → → → → → → → → → → → → → → → → Image Reset MENU → → → → ENTER → → ENTER → → ENTER → → , → ENTER Note Available in PC mode only Note The Reset function is not available when Video Wall is On.
Adjusting the LCD Display Lamp Control MENU → → → → ENTER → → ENTER → → , → → → → → → → → → → → → → ENTER Adjusts the inverter lamp in order to reduce energy consumption. Note Not available when Dynamic Contrast mode is set to On. Multi Control Available Modes • PC • HDMI • MagicInfo Multi Control Assigns an individual ID to the SET. MENU → → → → → ENTER → → ENTER → , → [0~9] • ID Setup Assigns distinctive IDs to the SET.
Adjusting the LCD Display • MagicInfo Note • The remote control can be used to select MagicInfo. However, it is recommended to use a separate USB keyboard to utilize MagicInfo fully. • For MagicInfo in Device mode, moving external devices while booting may cause errors. Set up external devices only if the LCD Display turns on. • Do not unplug the LAN cable used for the network (ex: video display). Otherwise, the program (MagicInfo) may stop. If you do unplug the cable, restart the system.
Adjusting the LCD Display You can select an Application to be executed in your computer when Windows starts. 2. Select TCP/IP - step 2 In step 2 of MagicInfo Setup Wizard, you don’t have to go to Network Setting on the desktop to make your settings for TCP/IP. You just do that at step 2 of MagicInfo installation. 3.
Adjusting the LCD Display When using multiple languages, you can choose and set a specific language among them. 4. Select Screen Type - step 4 You can select which rotation type will be applied to your device. 5.
Adjusting the LCD Display Shows the settings that have been selected by the user. Note If the MagicInfo icon is not displayed on the notification area, double click the MagicInfo icon on the window desktop. The icon will appear.
Troubleshooting Self-Test Feature Check Note Check the following items yourself before calling for assistance. Contact a Service Center for problems that you cannot solve by yourself. Self-Test Feature Check 1. Turn off both your computer and the LCD Display. 2. Unplug the video cable from the back of the computer. 3. Turn on the LCD Display.
Troubleshooting • Do not use benzene, thinner or other flammable substances. 2) Maintaining the Flat Panel Display Screen. Clean with a soft cloth (cotton flannel). • Never use acetone, benzene or thinner. (They may cause flaws or deformation of the screen surface.) • The user is responsible for any damage caused by using these substances. Symptoms and Recommended Actions Note A LCD Display recreates visual signals received from the computer.
Troubleshooting A: Check if the signal cable between the computer and the LCD Display is securely connected. (Refer to Connecting a Computer) Problems related to the Screen Note Problems related to the LCD Display screen and their solutions are listed. Q: The screen is blank and the power indicator is off. A: Ensure that the power cord is firmly connected and the LCD Display is on. (Refer to the Connecting a Computer) Q: "Check Signal Cable" message.
Troubleshooting Q: The screen color is inconsistent. A: Adjust color using Custom under OSD Color Adjustment menu. Q: The color image is distorted by dark shadows. A: Adjust color using Custom under OSD Color Adjustment menu. Q: The color white is poor. A: Adjust color using Custom under OSD Color Adjustment menu. Q: The Power Indicator blinks. A: The LCD Display is currently saving the changes made in the settings to the OSD memory.
Troubleshooting A: Check the polarities (+/-) of the batteries. A: Check if the batteries are empty. A: Check if the power is on. A: Check if the power cord is securely connected. A: Check if a special fluorescent or neon lamp is on in the vicinity. Q: How can I change the frequency? A: The frequency can be changed by reconfiguring the video card. Q&A Note That video card support can vary, depending on the version of the driver used.
Troubleshooting A: The video supports the MPEG1 and WMV codecs only. Install the corresponding codec to play the video. Note that some of the codecs can be incompatible. Note Before calling for assistance, check the information in this section to see if you can remedy any problems yourself. If you do need assistance, please call the phone number on the Information section or contact your dealer.
Specifications General General Model Name SyncMaster 230TSN, 230MXN LCD Panel Size 23 inch (58 cm) Display area 509.76 mm (H) x 286.74 mm (V) Pixel Pitch 0.2655 mm (H) x 0.2655 mm (V) Synchronization Horizontal 31 ~ 81 kHz Vertical 56 ~ 75 Hz Display Color 16.7 M Synchronization Optimum resolution 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz Maximum resolution 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz Input Signal, Terminated 1 RGB Analog, HDMI 0.7 Vp-p ±5 % Separate H/V sync, Composite, SOG TTL level (V high ≥ 2.0 V, V low ≤ 0.
Specifications Dimensions (W x H x D) / Weight SyncMaster 230MXn 557.5 x 339.0 x 73.9 mm / 21.9 x 13.3 x 2.9 inches / 7 kg / 15.4 lb VESA Mounting Interface 100 x 100mm Environmental considerations Operating Temperature : 50°F ~ 104°F (10°C ~ 40°C) Humidity : 10 % ~ 80 %, non-condensing Storage Temperature : -4°F ~ 113°F (-20°C ~ 45°C) Humidity : 5 % ~ 95 %, non-condensing Plug and Play Capability This LCD Display can be installed on any Plug & Play compatible system.
Specifications State Normal Operation Power saving mode Power off Power Indicator On Blinking Off Power Consumption 80 watts 5 watts 0 watts Preset Timing Modes If the signal transferred from the computer is the same as the following Preset Timing Modes, the screen will be adjusted automatically. However, if the signal differs, the screen may go blank while the power LED is on. Refer to the video card manual and adjusts the screen as follows.
Specifications Like a fluorescent lamp, the screen has to repeat the same image many times per second to display an image to the user. The frequency of this repetition is called the Vertical Frequency or Refresh Rate.
Information For Better Display Adjust the computer resolution and screen injection rate (refresh rate) on the computer as described below to enjoy the best picture quality. You can have an uneven picture quality on screen if the best picture quality is not provided for TFTLCD. • Resolution: 1920 X 1080 • Vertical frequency (refresh rate): 60 Hz TFT-LCD panels manufactured by using advanced semiconductor technology with a precision of 1ppm (one millionth) and above is used for this product.
Information products, including LCD, are subject to image retention. This is not a product defect. Please follow the suggestions below to protect your LCD from image retention. Power Off, Screen Saver, or Power Save Mode Ex) • • Turn the power off when using a stationary pattern. • Turn the power off for 4 hours after 20 hours in use • Turn the power off for 2 hours after 12 hours in use Use a Screen saver if possible • • Screen saver in one color or a moving image is recommended.
Information Ex) • Every 30 minutes, change the characters with movement. Ex) The best way to protect your monitor from Image retention is to set your PC or System to operate a Screen Saver program when you are not using it. Image retention may not occur when a LCD panel is operated under normal conditions. Normal conditions are defined as continuously changing video patterns.
Information Our LCD Monitor satisfies ISO13406-2 Pixel fault Class II
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Appendix Vertical Frequency The screen must be redrawn several times per second in order to create and display an image for the user. The frequency of this repetition per second is called the Vertical Frequency or Refresh Rate. Unit: Hz Example: If the same light repeats itself 60 times per second, this is regarded as 60 Hz. Horizontal Frequency The time to scan one line connecting the right edge to the left edge of the screen horizontally is called the Horizontal Cycle.
Appendix Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) Europe only ernment office, for details of where and how they can take these items for environmentally safe recycling. Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract. This product and its electronic accessories should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal.
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