Samsung MD230X3, MD230, MD230X6 User Manual
SyncMaster MD230 / MD230X3 / MD230X6
LCD 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
Connecting the Cables for a 1 x 1 Video Wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Connecting the Cables for a 1 x 3 or 2 x 3 Video Wall . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Kensington Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
USING THE PRODUCT
Setting the Optimal Resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Standard Signal Mode Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Installing the Device Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Product Operating Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Using the Screen Adjustment Menu (OSD: On Screen Display) . . . . 3-5
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
Contact SAMSUNG WORLDWIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Correct Disposal of This Product
(Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) - Europe only . . . . . . . 6-4
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.
®
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 a flammable substance such as
benzene or thinner, or clean with a wet cloth. This can cause a
problem with the product.
• Do not scratch the screen with your fingernails or a sharp object.
This can cause permanent scratches and damage to the product.
• Do not clean the product by spraying water directly onto the
product.
If water enters the product, it can cause fire, electric shock, or a
problem with the product.
• Do not use a supersonic humidifer near the monitor. A supersonic
humidifier can cause a white stain to appear on the high-gloss
portions of the product due to the inherent characteristics of the
high golss material.
The appearance and the color may differ depending on the model.
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 LCD Panel manufacturer, the images generated by this product may appear
either brighter or darker than normal by appr. 1ppm (parts per million) pixel.
The number of sub-pixels of an LCD panel by size: The number of Sub-Pixels = Max. Horizontal Resolution x Max.
Vertical Resolution x 3
Example) If the maximum resolution is 1680 x 1050, the number of sub-pixels is 1680 x 1050 x 3 = 5,292,000.
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 or
Avoid plugging in or unplugging the power
supply with wet hands.
• Otherwise, it may result in electric shock.
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 or
Keep the power cord and the product away
from a heater.
• Otherwise, it may result in electric shock or
fire.
injury.
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.
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.
Avoid installing the product in a badly-ventilated
location such as inside a bookshelf or closet.
• Otherwise, it may result in fire due to
internal over-heating.
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.
Avoid installing the product in a location
exposed to dust, moisture (sauna), oil, smoke
or water (rain drops) and installing it within a
vehicle.
• This may result in electric shock or fire.
Keep the plastic bags used to pack the product
away from children.
• If children place the plastic bags over their
heads, they may suffocate.
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.
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.
Avoid installing the product in a location
exposed to direct sunlight and installing the
product near a heat source such as a fire or
heater.
• This may shorten the product life cycle or
cause fire.
1-3 Major Safety Precautions
Caution
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.
• 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.
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.
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.
Before cleaning the product, unplug the power
cord.
• Otherwise, it may result in electric shock or
fire.
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.
Major Safety Precautions 1-3
Caution
Usage Related
Warning
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Avoid dropping an object over the product or
cause impact to the product.
• Otherwise, it may result in electric shock or
fire.
1-3 Major Safety Precautions
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.
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.
Caution
• Otherwise, it may result in electric shock,
fire or a problem with the product due to
damage to the cable.
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.
Take care not to block the vent by a table cloth
or curtain.
• Otherwise, it may result in fire due to
internal overheating.
Displaying a still image for a long time may
create a persistent image or stain on the
screen.
• 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.
When not using the product for a long time
such as leaving your home, unplug the power
cord from the wall outlet.
• 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.
• Otherwise, it may result in eye strain.
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.
• 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.
• This may cause the product to fall resulting
in damage to the product or injury.
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.
Major Safety Precautions 1-3
Keep small accessories away from the children. Take care when adjusting the angle of the
Avoid placing a heavy object over the product.
• Otherwise, it may result in a problem with
the product or 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.
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.
1-3 Major Safety Precautions
2 Installing the Product
2-1 Package Contents
• For instructions on how to assemble a 1 x 3 or 2 x 3 video wall, refer to the assembly guide provided with the product
packaging.
• 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 later.
• If any items are missing, contact your dealer.
• Contact a local dealer to purchase optional items.
Monitor
CONTENTS
Quick Setup Guide
DVI Cable DP Cable Multi Control Pad Magnetic Rubber ( X 2 )
D-Sub
Cable
Product Warranty User Manual Power Cord
OPTIONAL PARTS
Installing the Product 2-1
2-2 Connecting the Cables for a 1 x 1 Video Wall
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.
2. Connect one end of the power cord to the [POWER] port of the Primary Monitor and connect the other end of the power cord
to the 220V or 110V wall outlet.
(The input voltage is switched automatically.)
2-2 Installing the Product
POWER S/W : Turns the product on and off.
• When the product is connected to a PC, you can turn the product on and use it.
When both the DVI (<
•
by pressing the [
Digital
>) and D-Sub (<
SOURCE]
Analog
>) cables are connected, you can select the input signal <
button on the multi control pad.
Digital / Analog
>
Installing the Product 2-2
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