Samsung 225MD User Manual

SyncMaster 225MD

Install Drive

Notational

Model

SyncMaster 225MD

Failure to follow directions noted by this symbol could result in bodily harm or damage to the equipment.

Prohibited Important to read and understand at all times

Do not disassemble Disconnect the plug from the outlet

Do not touch Ground to prevent an electric shock

Power

When not used for extended period of time, set your computer to DPM. If using a screen saver, set it to active screen mode.

The images here are for reference only, and are not applicable in all cases (or countries).

Do not use a damaged or loose plug.

This may cause electric shock or fire.

Do not pull the plug out by the wire nor touch the plug with wet hands.

This may cause electric shock or fire.

Use only a properly grounded plug and receptacle.

An improper ground may cause electric shock or equipment damage.

(Class l Equipment only.)

Insert the power plug firmly so that it does not come loose.

A bad connection may cause fire.

Do not excessively bend the plug and wire nor place heavy objects upon them, which could cause damage.

This may cause electric shock or fire.

Do not connect too many extension cords or plugs to one outlet.

z This may cause fire.

Do not disconnect the power cord while using the monitor.

A surge may be caused by the separation and may damage the monitor.

Do not use the power cord when the connector or plug is dusty.

If the connector or plug of the power cord is dusty, clean it with a dry cloth.

Using the power cord with a dusty plug or connector may cause electric shock

or fire.

To disconnect the apparatus from the mains, the plug must be pulled out from the mains socket, therefore the mains plug shall be readily operable.

This may cause electric shock or fire.

Installation

Be sure to contact an authorized Service Center, when installing your monitor in a location with heavy dust, high or low temperatures, high humidity, and exposed to chemical substances and where it operates for 24 hours such as at airports, train stations etc.

Failure to do so may cause serious damage to your monitor.

Place your monitor in a location with low humidity and a minimum of dust.

Failure to do so may cause electric shock or fire inside the monitor.

Do not drop the monitor when moving it.

This may cause damage to the product or the person carrying it.

Install the monitor base in a showcase or shelf so that the end of the base does not protrude from the showcase or shelf.

Dropping the product may cause damage to the product or the person carrying

it.

Do not place the product on the floor.

Take care, as someone, specifically children may trip over it.

Do not place the product on an unstable or small surface area.

z Place the product on an even and stable surface, as the product may fall and

cause harm to someone walking by, specifically children.

TO PREVENT THE SPREAD OF FIRE, KEEP CANDLES OR OTHER OPEN FLAMES AWAY FROM THIS PRODUCT AT ALL TIMES.

Otherwise, this may cause fire.

Keep any heating devices away from the power cable.

z A melted coating may cause electric shock or fire.

Do not install the product in places with poor ventilation, for instance, a bookshelf, closet, etc.

z Any increase in the internal temperature may cause fire.

Put down the monitor carefully.

Failing to do so may damage the monitor.

Do not place the monitor face down.

This may damage the TFT-LCD surface.

The installation of the bracket must be done by a qualified professional.

Installing the bracket by unqualified personnel may result in injury.

Always use the mounting device specified in the owner's manual.

When installing the product, make sure to keep it away from the wall (more than 10 cm / 4 inches) for ventilation purposes.

Poor ventilation may cause an increase in the internal temperature of the

product, resulting in a shortened component life and degraded performance.

To prevent rainwater from running along the outdoor antenna cable and into the house, ensure that the outdoor portion of the cable is hanging below the point of entry.

If the product is exposed to rainwater, it may cause electric shock or fire.

When using an outdoor antenna, ensure that there is sufficient distance between the antenna and any electric wires nearby so that they do not come into with each other if the antenna is knocked over by strong wind or any other accident.

A knocked-over antenna may cause injury or electric shock.

Keep the plastic packaging (bag) out of children's reach.

The plastic packaging (bag) may cause suffocation if children play with it.

Clean

When cleaning the monitor case or the surface of the TFT-LCD screen, wipe with a slightly moistened, soft fabric.

Do not spray water or detergent directly onto the monitor.

This may cause damage, electric shock or fire.

Use the recommended detergent with a smooth cloth.

If the connector between the plug and the pin is dusty or dirty, clean it properly using a dry cloth.

A dirty connector may cause electric shock or fire.

Make sure to unplug the power cord before cleaning the product.

z Otherwise, this may cause electric shock or fire.

Unplug the power cord from the power outlet and wipe the product using a soft, dry cloth.

Do not use any chemicals such as wax, benzene, alcohol, thinners, insecticide,

air freshener, lubricant or detergent.

Contact the SAMSUNG customer care center or Customer Center for interior cleaning once a year.

z Keep the product's interior clean. Dust which has accumulated in the interior

over an extended period of time may cause a malfunction or fire.

Others

Do not remove the cover (or back).

This may cause electric shock or fire.

Refer to a qualified servicing company.

If your monitor does not operate normally - in particular, if there is any unusual sound or smell coming from the monitor - unplug it immediately and contact an authorized dealer or the Service Center.

z This may cause electric shock or fire.

Keep the product away from places exposed to oil, smoke or moisture; do not install inside a vehicle.

This may cause a malfunction, electric shock or fire.

In particular, avoid operating the monitor near water or outdoors where the

monitor could be exposed to snow or rain.

If the monitor is dropped or the casing is damaged, turn the monitor off and unplug the power cord. Then contact the Service Center .

The monitor may malfunction, causing electric shock or fire.

Disconnect the plug from the outlet during storms or lightning or if it is not used for a long period of time.

Failure to do so may cause electric shock or fire.

Do not try to move the monitor by pulling only the wire or the signal cable.

This may cause a breakdown, electric shock or fire due to damage to the

cable.

Do not move the monitor right or left by pulling only the wire or the signal cable.

This may cause a breakdown, electric shock or fire due to damage to the

cable.

Do not cover the vents on the monitor cabinet.

Bad ventilation may cause a breakdown or fire.

Do not place water containers, chemical products or small metal objects on the monitor.

This may cause a malfunction, electric shock or fire.

If a foreign substance enters the monitor, unplug the power cord and contact

the Service Center .

Keep the product away from combustible chemical sprays or inflammable substances.

z This may cause an explosion or fire.

Never insert anything metallic into the monitor openings.

This may cause electric shock, fire or injury.

Do not insert metal objects such as chopsticks, wire and tools or inflammable objects such as paper or matches into the vent, headphone port or AV ports or etc.

This may cause electric shock or fire. If an alien substances or water enters the

product, turn the product off, unplug the power connector from the wall outlet and contact the Service Center.

When viewing a fixed screen for an extended period of time, residual image or blurriness may appear.

Change the mode to energy saving mode or set a screensaver to a changing

picture when away from the monitor for an extended period of time.

Adjust the resolution and frequency to the level appropriate for the model.

z An inappropriate resolution may cause undesirable picture quality.

22 inch Wide (55 cm) - 1680 X 1050

Keep the volume at a comfortable level when using the headphones.

Excessively loud volume level may damage hearing.

Viewing the monitor continuously at a too close angle may result in damage to your eyesight.

To ease eye strain, take at least a five-minute break after every hour of using the monitor

Do not install the product on an unstable, uneven surface or a location prone to vibrations.

Dropping the product may cause damage to the product or the person carrying

it. Using the product in a location prone to vibrations may shorten the lifetime of the product or may cause the product to catch fire.

When moving the monitor, turn off and unplug the power cord. Make sure that all cables, including the antenna cable and cables connected to other devices, are disconnected before moving the monitor.

Failure to disconnect cables may damage it and cause fire or electric shock.

Place the product out of children's reach, as they could damage by hanging onto it.

z A falling product may cause injury to the person or even fatality.

When not using the product for an extended period of time, keep the product unplugged.

Otherwise, this may cause heat emission from the accumulated dirt or degraded insulation, causing electric shock or fire.

Do not place your children's favorite toys or any other objects of interest on the product.

Children may try to climb on the product to retrieve an object. The product could fall, causing injury or even fatality.

When removing batteries from the remote control, ensure that the children do not swallow the batteries. Keep the batteries out of children's reach.

If the batteries are swallowed, see a doctor immediately.

When replacing batteries, place the batteries in the correct +/- polarity position as indicated on the battery holder.

The incorrect polarity may cause a battery to break or leak and may cause fire,

injury, or contamination (damage).

Use only specified standard batteries. Do not use new and used batteries together.

This may cause a battery to break or leak and may cause fire, injury, or

contamination (damage).

The batteries (and rechargeable batteries) are not ordinary refuse and must be returned for recycling purposes. The customer is responsible for returning the used or rechargeable batteries for recycling purposes as the consumer.

z 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.

When lifting up or moving the monitor, do not lift the monitor upside down while holding only the stand.

This may cause your monitor to fall, and become damaged or cause personal

injury.

Good Postures When Using the Monito

Try to maintain a good posture when using the monitor.

Keep your back straight.

Keep a distance of about 45 ~ 50 cm between your eyes and the

monitor screen. Look at the screen from slightly above it, and have the monitor directly in front of you.

z Tilt the monitor upwards by 10 ~20 degrees. Adjust the monitor

height so that the top of the monitor is slightly below eye level.

Adjust the monitor angle so that there is no reflected light on the

screen.Try to maintain your arms perpendicular to your armpits.

z Keep your arms level with the back of your hands.

Keep the angle of the elbow perpendicular.

Keep the angle of the knees at more than 90 degree. Do not let

your feet fall up from the floor. Adjust the arm position so that it is below the heart.

Features

Features of Digital Broadcastin

ll multimedia broadcasting processes including program creation, transmission, and receiving are

- This product features a simple, clean premium design

- The black and shiny material suggests an elegant and classy mood.

- The 5ms response speed allows you to enjoy clearer and faster broadcasts.

processed digitally, which allows users to enjoy a very high screen quality without any signal loss as well as benefit from various additional services.

Viewing Digital Broadcasting

- To watch digital broadcasting, you need a monitor which can receive digital broadcasts and fulfill the required conditions necessary to receive digital broadcasting signals.

HDMI Features

- This is a widely accepted method for transmitting high resolution video and audio content without any compression loss.

- You can easily connect your devices using a single cable and control them in an integrated manner.

Premium Design

Shiny, glossy materials

High-Sensitive Touch Button

- The Power and Adjustment buttons both utilize a high-sensitivity touchpad, which not only provides a quality design but also high usability.

High Speed Response

Model

SyncMaster 225MD

Please make sure the following items are included with your monitor.

Unpacking

If any items are missing, contact your dealer.

Contact a local deale

to buy optional items.

Without Stand With Stand

(

)

Manual

Quick Setup Guide

Warranty Card

Not available in all locations

User's Guide, Monitor Driver

Cable

D-Sub Cable Stereo Cable Power Cord

Othe

Remote Control Batteries (AAA X 2) Cleaning Cloth

Sold se

aratel

TV Antenna Cable

(

)

Coaxial Cable

RCA Cable (Video-Yellow,

Audio-Red and White

Component(PR, PB, Y) Cable

S-VIDEO Cable Earphones/Headphones SCART Cable

DVI Cable

RCA to stereo (for PC) cable

This is an accessory that can be added depending on the model.

DVI to HDMI cable HDMI Cable

Digital audio optical output

cable

Front

1. TV/DTV

2. PIP

3. ▼, ▲

4. -, +

5. MENU

7. Remote Control Sensor

8. [ ] Power button

9. Power indicator

10. Speaker

1. TV/DTV

2. PIP - Available in PC/DVI Mode

4. -, +

5. MENU

7. Remote Control Sensor

9. Power indicator

10. Speaker

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.

This button is used to switch between normal and DTV broadcasting signals. [TV] → [DTV]

>>Click here to see an animation clip

In PC mode, turns on Video or TV screens in PIP mode.

▼, ▲

Moves from one menu item to another vertically or adjusts selected menu values. In TV mode, selects TV channels.

Moves from one menu item to another horizontally or adjusts selected menu values. Adjusts the audio volume.

Use this button for open the on-screen menu and exits from the menu screen or closes screen adjustment menu.

Activates a highlighted menu item. Press the button to change the input signal source. Changing the source is allowed only in external devices that are connected to the monitor

at the time. To switch Screen modes: [PC] → [DVI] → [Ext.] → [AV] → [S-Video] → [Component] → [HDMI]

>>Click here to see an animation clip

Aim the remote control towards this spot on the monitor.

[ ] Power button

Turns the monitor On/Off.

This will enable you to see the overall power status of the system. For more information, see the PowerSaver section.

You can hear sound by connecting the soundcard of your PC to the monitor.

Rear

(The configuration at the back of the monitor may vary from product to product.)

1. POWER

2. DVI/PC IN / HDMI/PC/DVI-D AUDIO IN

z Connect the power cord for your monitor to the

POWER on the back of the monitor. This product may be used with 100 ~ 240VAC(+/10%).

1.PC : Connect the signal cable to the PC port on the back of your monitor.

DVI-D

: Connect the DVI cable to the DVI-D port on the back of your monitor.

HDMI/PC/DVI-D AUDIO IN

: Connect the HDMI/PC/DVI-D AUDIO IN terminal at the back of your monitor to your computer’s sound card.

3. COMPONENT IN

R - AUDIO - L

: Connect the port of the DVD, VCR (DVD / DTV Set-Top Box) to the

R-AUDIO-L

, PB,Y

: Connect the VIDEO OUT port of the DVD / DTV Set-Top Box to the P component cable (P

R, PB,Y).

port of the monitor.

R, PB,Y input ports using a

4. ANT IN

5. HDMI IN / DIGITAL AUDIO OUT(OPTICAL)

Connect the CATV cable or TV antenna cable to the

"ANT IN" port on the rear side of the monitor. Make sure to use a TV antenna cable (sold separately) as the antenna cable.

HDMI IN

: Connect the HDMI IN terminal at the back of your monitor to the HDMI terminal of your digital output device using a HDMI cable.

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT(OPTICAL)

: Connect the [DIGITAL AUDIO OUT(OPTICAL)] terminal of your monitor to the digital sound output or standard sound output terminal of the DVD home theater (or amplifier) using a digital audio optical output cable.

6. EXT(RGB) / SERVICE

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.

SERVICE

: This is a reserved terminal used for servicing.

Connect your headphones to the Headphone

connection terminal.

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.)

For using a locking device, contact where you purchase it.

9. COMMON INTERFACE

10. S-VIDEO / VIDEO / R - AUDIO - L

This contains information on CAM inserted in the CI

slot and displays it. The Application Info inserting is about the CI CARD. You can install the CAM anytime whether the TV is ON or OFF.

S-VIDEO / VIDEO

: Input devices such as DVD, VCR or Camcorder are connected to the VIDEO or S-VIDEO terminal of the monitor using the Video or S-Video cable.

R - AUDIO - L

: Connect the port of the DVD, VCR (DVD / DTV Set-Top Box) to the

R-AUDIO-L

port of the monitor.

See Connecting the monitor for further information regarding cable connections.

Remote Control

The performance of the remote control may be affected by a TV or other electronic device operated near

the monitor, causin

malfunction due to interference with frequency.

POWER

2. Number button

3. -/--

4. TV/DTV

5. CH LIST

7. MENU

MUTE

9. Up-Down Left-Right buttons

10. ENTER

11.

RETURN

12. SOURCE

13. PRE-CH

14. GUIDE

15. D.MENU

16. P

17.

EXIT

18. INFO

19. TTX/MIX

20. COLOR BUTTONS

21. P.MODE, M/B (MagicBright™)

22. S.MODE

23. AUTO

24. P.SIZE

25. DUAL I-II

26. SUBTITLE

27. SOURCE

28. PIP

1. POWER

Turns the monitor On/Off.

2. Number button

Selects TV channels in the TV mode. Used to change channels when PIP is selected and the PIP SOURCE is set to TV.

3. -/--

(One/Two-Digit channel selection) Use to select a channel numbered ten or over. Press this button, and the "--" symbol is displayed. 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.

Adjusts the audio volume.

7. MENU

Opens the on-screen menu and exits from the menu or closes the adjustment menu.

8. MUTE

Press to mute the sound temporarily. Displayed on the bottom left of the screen. Press the MUTE button again to cancel the Mute function. Alternatively press the buttons to cancel the Mute function.

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

Press to add or delete channels and to store channels to the favorite channel list in the “Channel List” menu.

21. P.MODE, M/B (MagicBright™)

Press to select a pre-defined Picture Mode of the monitor or to change the picture atmosphere as required. When you press this button, current mode is displayed on the lower center of the screen.

TV / DTV / AV / Ext. / S-Video / Component / HDMI : P.MODE

The monitor has four automatic picture settings that are preset at the factory.

Then press the button again to circle through available preconfigured modes. ( Dynamic → Standard → Movie → Custom )

PC / DVI Mode : M/B ( MagicBright™ )

MagicBright™ is a new feature providing the optimum viewing environment depending on the contents of the image you are watching. Then press the button again to circle through available preconfigured modes. ( Entertain→ Internet → Text → Custom )

22. S.MODE

When you press this button, current mode is displayed on the lower center of the screen. The monitor has a built-in high fidelity stereo amplifier. Then press the button again to circle through available preconfigured 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 : Wide / 4:3

- TV / DTV / Ext. / AV / S-Video mode : Auto Wide / Wide / 16:9 / Zoom1 / Zoom2 / 4:3

- Component / HDMI mode : Wide / 16:9 / Zoom1 / Zoom2 / 4:3

25. DUAL I-II

STEREO/MONO, DUAL l / DUAL ll and MONO/NICAM MONO/NICAM STEREO can be operated depending on broadcasting type by using DUAL button on the remote control while watching TV.

26. SUBTITLE

Digital subtitle display

27. SOURCE - Adjustable when the PIP function is ON.

Select the input SOURCE for the PIP.

28. PIP - Available in PC/DVI Mode

Push the PIP button to turn PIP screen On/Off.

Connecting the monitor

1.Connecting to a Computer

Model

SyncMaster 225MD

1. Connect the power cord for your monitor to the POWER on the back of the monitor. Plug the power cord for the monitor into a nearby outlet.

2. Use appropriate connection for your computer.

2-1. 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]

2-2. Using the DVI (Digital) connector on the video card.

Connect the DVI cable to the

[DVI-D]

3. Connect the PC.

4. Turn on both your computer and the monitor.

HDMI / PC / DVI-D AUDIO IN

port on the back of your monitor.

DVI-D

port on the rear side of the monitor to the sound card of the

2. 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 Macintosh computer.

[PC]

2. Turn on the monitor and Macintosh.

Connecting to Other devices

This monitor allows the user to connect it to such input devices as a DVD player, a VCR or camcorder, 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.

1. Connecting AV Devices

The monitor has AV connection terminals to connect AV input devices like DVDs, VCRs or Camcorders. You may enjoy AV signals as long as the monitor is turned on.

1. Input devices such as DVD, VCR or Camcorder are connected to the VIDEO or S-VIDEO terminal of the monitor using the Video or S-Video cable.

2. Connect the the AUDIO OUT port of DVD/VCR/Camcoder to the

3. Then, start the DVD, VCR or Camcorders with a DVD disc or tape inserted.

4. Select AV or S-Video using the

SOURCE

R-AUDIO-L

port of the monitor.

2. Connecting EXT.(RGB) - It only applies to AV DEVICE that supports SCART.

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

2. When a Scart device is connected to your monitor, the

EXT (RGB)

port of the monitor to the DVD Player using a SCART jack.

automatically changes to

Source

Ext

3. Connecting TV

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. Connect the CATV cable or TV antenna cable to the "ANT IN" port on the rear side of the monitor. 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.

Is weak signal causing poor reception?

Purchase and install a signal amplifier for better reception.

4. Connecting DVD/DTV Set Top Box

Connect to the DVD/DTVSet Top Box input if the device has a DVD/DTV connector. You can watch Component simply by hooking up the Component with the monitor as long as the power is on.

1. Connect the the AUDIO OUT port of DVD / DTV Set-Top Box to the

2. Connect the VIDEO OUT port of the DVD / DTV Set-Top Box to the P component cable (P

R, PB,Y).

3. Select Component using the

SOURCE

5. Connecting HDMI

You cannot connect a PC to the

HDMI IN

terminal.

R-AUDIO-L

R, PB,Y input ports using a

port of the monitor.

1. Input devices such as digital DVD are connected to the

HDMI IN

terminal of the monitor using the

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