Samsung BX2431, BX2031N, BX2331, BX1931N, BX2231 User Manual
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SyncMaster BX1931N/BX2031/BX2031N/BX2231/BX2331/BX2431
Monitor
User Manual
The color and the appearance may differ depending on the
product, and the specifications are subject to change
without prior notice to improve the performance.
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Connecting with a PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Connecting an HDMI cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Kensington Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
USING THE PRODUCT
Setting the Optimal Resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Standard Signal Mode Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Standard Signal Mode Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Standard Signal Mode Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Standard Signal Mode Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Standard Signal Mode Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Standard Signal Mode Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Installing the Device Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Product Operating Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Using the Screen Adjustment Menu (OSD: On Screen Display) . . . 3-10
INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE
Natural Color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
MagicTune . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
MultiScreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
TROUBLESHOOTING
Monitor Self-Diagnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Before Requesting Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
FAQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
MORE INFORMATION
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Power Saving Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Power Saving Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Power Saving Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
Power Saving Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9
Power Saving Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11
Power Saving Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12
Contact SAMSUNG WORLDWIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-13
Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic
Equipment) - Europe only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14
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.
Copyright Notice
The contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice for performance improvement.
Copyright © 2010 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
The copyright of this manual is reserved by Samsung Electronics, Co., Ltd.
The contents of this manual may not be partially or in whole reproduced, distributed or used in any form without the written
permission of Samsung Electronics, Co., Ltd.
The SAMSUNG logo and SyncMaster are the registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics, Co., Ltd.
Microsoft, Windows and Windows NT are the registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
VESA, DPM and DDC are the registered trademarks of the Video Electronics Standard Association.
The ENERGY STAR
All other trademarks mentioned herein belong to their respective companies.
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logo is the registered trademark of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Major Safety Precautions 1-1
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.
If water enters the product, it may result in fire, electric shock or
a problem with the product.
• A white stain may be generated on the surface of the highglossy model due to the inherent characteristics of the material,
if a supersonic humidifier is used.
The appearance and the color may differ depending on the
model.
Securing the Installation Space
• Keep the required distances between the product and other objects (e.g. walls) to ensure proper ventilation.
Failing to do so may result in fire or a problem with the product due to an increase in the internal temperature.
Install the product so the required distances shown in the figure are kept.
The appearance may differ depending on the product.
When installing the product with a stand
About persistent images
• Displaying a still image for a long time may create a persistent image or stain on the screen. If you do not use the product for
a long time, set the power-saving mode or screen saver.
• Due to technological constraints of the panel manufacturer, the images generated by this product may appear either brighter
or darker than normal for approximately 1 ppm (parts per million) pixels.
The number of sub-pixels by panel type:The number of Sub-Pixels = Max. Horizontal Resolution x Max. Vertical Resolution x
3
Example) If the maximum resolution is 1920 x 1080, the number of sub-pixels is 1920 x 1080 x 3 = 6,220,800.
1-2 Major Safety Precautions
1-3 Safety Precautions
Icons used for safety precautions
ICON NAME MEANING
Warning
Caution
Failing to follow the precautions marked with this sign, may result in a serious injury or
even a fatality.
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.
Do not touch. Must be grounded to prevent electric shock.
The power plug must be unplugged from the
wall outlet.
Power Related
The product image used in the following pictures for your reference may look different from the actual product.
Warning
Avoid using a damaged power cord or plug
or a loose power outlet.
• Otherwise, it may result in electric shock
Avoid plugging in or unplugging the power
supply with wet hands.
• Otherwise, it may result in electric
Make sure to connect the power cord to a
grounded wall outlet (for insulation class 1
equipment only).
• Otherwise, it may result in electric shock
Keep the power cord and the product away
from a heater.
• Otherwise, it may result in electric shock
or fire.
shock.
or injury.
or fire.
Avoid connecting multiple electric appliances to a single wall outlet.
• Otherwise, it may result in fire due to
overheating of the wall outlet.
Plug the power plug in firmly.
• Otherwise, it may result in fire.
Avoid bending or twisting the power cord
excessively and avoid placing heavy objects
on the cord.
• Otherwise, it may result in electric shock
or fire due to a damaged power cord.
If the pins of the power plug or the wall outlet are covered in dust, clean it using a dry
cloth.
• Otherwise, it may result in fire.
Major Safety Precautions 1-3
Caution
Avoid unplugging the power plug while the
product is operating.
• Otherwise, it may damage the product
due to electric shock.
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.
Installation Related
Warning
Avoid placing burning candles, mosquitorepellent or cigarettes on the product and
installing the product near a heater.
• Otherwise, it may result in fire.
Avoid installing the product in a badly-ventilated location such as inside a bookshelf or
closet.
Make sure to use only the power cord supplied by our company. In addition, do not
use the power cord of another electric appliance.
• Otherwise, it may result in electric shock
or fire.
Connect the power plug to a wall outlet that
can be easily reached.
• When a problem occurs with the
product, you must unplug the power
plug to cut the power off completely. You
cannot cut the power off completely
using only the power button on the
product.
Ask an installation engineer or relevant
company to install the product onto the wall.
• Otherwise, it may result in injury.
• Make sure to use the specified wall
mount.
Keep a distance of at least 10 cm from the
wall when installing the product for ventilation.
• Otherwise, it may result in fire due to
internal over-heating.
Keep the plastic bags used to pack the
product away from children.
• If children place the plastic bags over
their heads, they may suffocate.
• Otherwise, it may result in fire due to
internal over-heating.
Avoid installing the product in a location that
is unstable or exposed to excessive vibrations such as on an unstable or slanted
shelf.
• The product may fall and this may result
in damage to the product or injury.
• If you use the product in a location
exposed to excessive vibrations, it may
result in a problem with the product or
fire.
1-3 Major Safety Precautions
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.
Caution
• This may result in electric shock or fire.
Avoid installing the product at an easily
reachable height where children may reach
it.
• If a child touches the product, the
product may fall and this may result in
injury.
• Since the front part is heavier, install the
product on a flat and stable surface.
Do not let the product drop while moving it.
• This may result in a problem with the
product or injury.
When installing the product on a console or
shelf, make sure that the front of the product
does not protrude out of the console or
shelf.
• Otherwise, this may cause the product
to fall off and result in a malfunction or
injury.
• Make sure to use a cabinet or shelf
suitable to the size of the product.
If the product is installed in a location where
the operating conditions vary considerably,
a serious quality problem may occur due to
the surrounding environment. In this case,
install the product only after consulting one
of our service engineers about the matter.
• This may shorten the product life cycle
or cause fire.
Do not place the product face down on the
floor.
• This may damage the panel of the
product.
When putting the product down, handle it
gently.
• Otherwise, it may result in a problem
with the product or injury.
• Places exposed to microscopic dust,
chemicals, too high or low temperature,
high humidity, such as airports or
stations where the product is
continuously used for a long time and so
on.
Cleaning Related
Since using a surfactant, which contains a large amount of alcohol, solvent or other strong chemicals, may result
in the discoloration or cracking of the product exterior or the panel surface coming off, be sure to use the recommended cleansing agent only.
You can purchase the recommended cleansing agent from a service center.
Major Safety Precautions 1-3
Before cleaning the product, unplug the
power cord.
When cleaning the product, do not spray
water directly over the product parts.
Caution
• Otherwise, it may result in electric shock
or fire.
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.
Use a soft, damp cloth with a "monitorexclusive cleansing agent" and wipe the
product with it.
• If no monitor-exclusive cleansing agent
is available, dilute a cleansing agent
with water at a ratio of 1:10 before
cleaning the product.
• Make sure that water does not enter the
product.
• Otherwise, it may result in fire, electric
shock or a problem with the product.
When cleaning the product, disconnect the
power cord and clean the product with a soft
dry cloth.
• Avoid using chemicals such as wax,
benzene, alcohol, thinner, mosquitorepellent, fragrance, lubrication or
cleansing agent when cleaning the
product.
This may result in the exterior being
deformed or the print being removed.
Since the exterior of the product is easily
scratched, be sure to use a proper cleansing cloth. Use the cleansing cloth with a
small amount of water. However, if the cloth
is contaminated by alien substances, it may
result in scratches to the exterior; therefore
shake off any alien substances from the
cloth before using it.
Usage Related
Warning
Since a high voltage runs through the product, never disassemble, repair or modify the
product yourself.
• Otherwise, it may result in fire or electric
shock.
• If the product needs to be fixed, contact
a service center.
If the product generates a strange noise, a
burning smell, or smoke, unplug the power
plug immediately and contact a service center.
• Otherwise, it may result in electric shock
or fire.
If you drop the product or the case is damaged, turn the power off and unplug the
power cord. Contact a service center.
• Otherwise, it may result in fire or electric
shock.
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.
Avoid letting children to hang or climb onto
the product.
• Otherwise, it may result in the product
falling and this may result in injury or
death.
Avoid placing objects such as toys and
cookies on top of the product.
• If a child hangs over the product to grab
an object, the object or the product may
fall and this may result in injury or even
death.
1-3 Major Safety Precautions
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.
Avoid dropping an object over the product
or cause impact to the product.
• Otherwise, it may result in electric shock
or fire.
Avoid moving the product by pulling the
power cord or antenna cable.
• Otherwise, it may result in electric
shock, fire or a problem with the product
due to damage to the cable.
Avoid lifting up or move the product by holding only the power cord or signal cable.
• Otherwise, it may result in electric
shock, fire or a problem with the product
due to damage to the cable.
Take care not to block the vent by a table
cloth or curtain.
• Otherwise, it may result in fire due to
internal overheating.
When a gas leak occurs, do not touch the
product or the power plug and ventilate
immediately.
• A spark may result in an explosion or
fire.
• During a thunder or lighting storm, do
not touch the power cord or antenna
cable.
Avoid using or placing inflammable spray or
objects near the product.
• This may result in an explosion or fire.
Avoid inserting metal objects such as a
chopsticks, coins or hairpins, or inflammable objects into the product (the vents,
ports, etc).
• If water or an alien substance enters the
product, turn the power off, unplug the
power cord and contact a service center.
• Otherwise, it may result in a problem
with the product, electric shock or fire.
Caution
Avoid placing a liquid container such as a
vase, flowerpot, beverage, cosmetics or
drugs, or a metal object over the product.
• If water or an alien substance enters the
product, turn the power off, unplug the
power cord and contact a service
center.
• Otherwise, it may result in a problem
with the product, electric shock or fire.
Displaying a still image for a long time may
create a persistent image or stain on the
screen.
• If you do not use the product for a long
time, use the power-saving mode or set
the screensaver to the moving picture
mode.
Set the appropriate resolution and frequency for the product.
When not using the product for a long time
such as leaving your home, unplug the
power cord from the wall outlet.
• Otherwise, it may cause dust
accumulation and result in fire caused
by overheating or short circuit or result in
an electric shock.
Avoid turning the product upside down or
move the product holding only the stand.
• Otherwise, it may result in eye strain.
Major Safety Precautions 1-3
• This may cause the product to fall
resulting in damage to the product or
injury.
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.
• Otherwise, it may result in fire.
Be careful that adaptor should not be in
contact with water and therefore not be wet.
• 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.
• Otherwise, it may result in electric shock
or fire.
Since the display panel is hot after using it
for a long time, do not touch the product.
• Otherwise, it may result in fire.
Always keep power adaptor in well-ventilated area.
Watching the product from too close a distance continuously may damage your eyesight.
It is important to give your eyes some rest (5
minutes every hour) when viewing the product screen for long periods of time.
• This will alleviate any eye strain.
Keep small accessories away from the children.
Take care when adjusting the angle of the
product or the height of the stand.
• If your hand or finger is caught, you may
be injured.
• If the product is tilted excessively, the
product may fall and this may result in
injury.
Maintaining the Correct Posture when Using this Product
Maintain the correct posture when using this product.
• Straighten your back.
• Keep a distance of 45~50 cm from your eyes to the screen. Look down at the screen and
face the screen forwards.
• 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.
• Place your heels flat on the ground while keeping your knees at an angle of 90 degrees or
higher and maintain the position of your arm so that your arm is below your heart.
Avoid placing a heavy object over the product.
• Otherwise, it may result in a problem
with the product or injury.
1-3 Major Safety Precautions
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.
Monitor
CONTENTS
Installation Manual Product Warranty
User Manual D-Sub Cable
(Not available in all locations)
Power Cord DC-Adapter Stand Stand Connector
OPTIONAL PARTS
HDMI Cable DVI Cable HDMI to DVI Cable Cleaning Cloth
The cleaning cloth is supplied with black high-glossy models only.
Installing the Product 2-1
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.
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 is facing downwards.
Hold the main body of the product with your hand as shown by the figure.
Push the assembled stand into the main body in the direction of the arrow as shown in the
figure.
2-2 Installing the Product
- Caution
Avoid lifting the product holding only the stand.
Disassembly is in the reverse order of the assembly.
Installing the Product 2-2
2-3 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 (<Analog>) output
• Connect the [RGB IN] port of the product to the [D-Sub] port of the PC with the D-Sub cable.
• When the graphics card provides DVI(<Digital>) output
• Connect the [DVI IN] port of the product to the [DVI] port of the PC with the DVI cable.
The [DVI IN] terminal is supplied for the digital (DVI)-dedicated models only.
2-3 Installing the Product
• Connect the [HDMI IN] port of the product to the [DVI] port on your PC using the HDMI to DVI cable.
The [HDMI IN] terminal is supplied for the HDMI-dedicated models only.
2. Connect one end of the power cord to the [POWER] port of the product and connect the other end of the power cord to the
220V or 110V wall outlet.
(The input voltage is switched automatically.)
When the product is connected to a PC, you can turn the product on and use it.
Installing the Product 2-3
2-4 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.
The [HDMI IN] terminal is supplied for the HDMI-dedicated models only.
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[ ] button and select <HDMI> as an input signal.
2-4 Installing the Product
2-5 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 for more information.
You must purchase the Kensington Lock separately.
To lock the product, follow these steps:
1. Wrap the Kensington lock cable around a large, stationary object such as a desk or chair.
2. Slide the end of the cable with the lock attached through the looped end of the Kensington lock cable.
3. Insert the locking device into the Kensington slot on the Monitor( ).
4. Lock the lock( ).
• These are general instructions. For exact instructions, see the User Manual supplied with the locking device.
• You can purchase the locking device from an electronics store, an online shop, or our service center.
Installing the Product 2-5
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.
• To set the resolution to the optimal resolution
• When the PC is turned off, connect the product and the PC and turn the power on.
• Right-click over the Desktop and select 'Properties' from the pop-up menu.
• In the 'Settings' tab, set the resolution to the optimal resolution.
3-1 Using the product
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