SyncMaster T240HD/T260HD LCD Monitor User Manual
Safety Instructions Notational 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 Otherwise, it may result in death or personal injury. Otherwise, it may result in personal injury or property damage.
Safety Instructions Ensure that the power plug is plugged into the power outlet firmly and correctly. • Otherwise, this may result in fire. 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.
Safety Instructions DO NOT PLACE CANDLES, MOSQUITO REPELLANT, CIGARETTES AND ANY HEATING APPLIANCES NEAR THE PRODUCT. • Otherwise, this may result in fire. Keep heating appliances as far away from the power cord or the product as possible. • Otherwise, this may result in electric shock or fire. 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. Put down the monitor carefully.
Safety Instructions Clean When cleaning the monitor case or the surface of the TFT-LCD screen, wipe with a slightly moistened, soft fabric. Do not spray cleaner directly onto the surface of the product. • Otherwise, this may result in the discoloration and distortion of the structure and the screen surface may peel off. Clean the product using a soft cloth with a monitor cleaner only. If you must use a cleaner other than the monitor cleaner, dilute it with water at a ratio of 1:10.
Safety Instructions If there is a strange smell or a strange sound or smoke is coming from the product, disconnect the power plug immediately and contact a Service Center. • Otherwise, this may result in electric shock or fire. Do not place this product in a location exposed to moisture, dust, smoke, water, or in a car. • Otherwise, this may result in electric shock or fire. When you drop the product or the case is broken, turn the power off and disconnect the power cord. Contact a Service Center.
Safety Instructions When using a fixed screen for a long time, an afterimage or stain may occur. • If you are not using your product for a long period of time, put it into sleep mode or use a moving screen saver. Set a resolution and frequency appropriate to the product. • Otherwise, your eyesight may be damaged. When using headphones or earphones, do not turn the volume too high. • Having the sound too loud may damage your hearing.
Safety Instructions Be careful that children do not place the battery in their mouths when removed from the remote control. Place the battery in a location that children or infants cannot reach. • If children have had the battery in their mouths, consult your doctor immediately. When replacing the battery, insert it with right polarity (+, -). • Otherwise, the battery may become damaged or it may cause fire, personal injury or damage due to leakage of the internal liquid.
Safety Instructions Be careful when adjusting the angle of the product or the height of the stand. • This may result in personal injury as your hand or fingers may become caught. • Also, if you tilt the product too far, it may fall and cause personal injury. Do not install the product in a location low enough for children to reach. • Otherwise, it may fall and result in personal injury. • Since the front part of the product is heavy, install the product on a level and stable surface.
Introduction Package Contents Note Please make sure the following items are included with your monitor. If any items are missing, contact your dealer. Contact a local dealer to buy optional items.
Introduction Sold separately Stereo Cable TV Antenna Cable Component(PR, PB, Y) Cable (Coaxial Cable) Audio cable Digital audio optic output cable USB Cable Remote Control Batteries (AAA X 2) Cleaning Cloth BN59-00678A (Not available in all locations) Cable holding ring Stand Body Others Stand Base Note Cleaning Cloth is only provided for highly polished black products as a product feature.
Introduction Your Monitor Front Activates a highlighted menu item. Push the ' ', button to change the input signal source. Changing the source is only allowed for external devices connected to the product at the time. To switch Screen modes: [PC] → [DVI] → [TV] → [Component] → [HDMI1] → [HDMI2] >> Click here to see an animation clip MENU Use this button to open the on-screen menu and to exit from the on-screen menu or to close the screen adjustment menu.
Introduction Note The button to the right of the monitor are touch-sensitive buttons. Touch a button lightly with your finger. Power indicator This light is lit when operating normally, and blinks once when your adjustments are saved. Note 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.
Introduction PC Connect the PC terminal at the back of your monitor to your computer. HDMI/PC/DVI-D AUDIO IN DIGITAL AUDIO OUT(OPTICAL) EX-LINK HDMI/PC/DVI-D AUDIO IN Connect the [ HDMI/PC/DVI-D AUDIO IN ] terminal at the back of your product to your computer’s sound card.
Introduction 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 its model. Using the Anti-Theft Kensington Lock 1.
Introduction Connect the CATV cable or TV antenna cable to the "ANT IN" port on the rear side of the product. Make sure to use a TV antenna cable (sold separately) as the antenna cable. HDMI IN 2 / HDMI IN 2 Connect the [HDMI IN 2] terminal at the back of your product to the HDMI terminal of your digital output device using a HDMI cable. Connect your headphones to the Headphone connection terminal. Note See Connecting Cables for further information regarding cable connections.
Introduction POWER TV Number Buttons - button + VOL TOOLS Down-Up Left-Right buttons INFO COLOR BUTTONS CC MTS MENU SOURCE PRE-CH CH MUTE RETURN ENTER EXIT SRS FAV.CH P.SIZE 1. POWER Turns the product On/Off. 2. TV Selects the TV mode directly. 3. Number Buttons Press to change the channel. 4. - button The "-" button operates only for DTV. It is used to select MMS (multi-channel) for a DTV. 5. + VOL - Adjusts the audio volume. 6. TOOLS Use to quickly select frequently used functions.
Introduction 11. MTS You can select the MTS (Multichannel Television Stereo) mode. Mono, Stereo, SAP (Separate Audio Program) Set 'MTS' to ON to choose Mono, Stereo or SAP. 12. MENU Opens the on-screen menu and exits from the menu or closes the adjustment menu. 13. 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. 14.
Connections Connecting Cables Connecting to a Computer Connect the power cord for your monitor to the POWER port on the back of the monitor. Plug the power cord for the monitor into a nearby outlet. Use a connection appropriate for your computer. 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] Using the DVI (Digital) connector on the video card. • Connect the DVI Cable to the [DVI-D] Port on the back of your Monitor.
Connections • If you connect properly your monitor using the DVI connector but get a blank or fuzzy screen, check to see if the monitor status is set to analogue. Press 'SOURCE [ ]' button to have the monitor double-check the input signal source. 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 back of your monitor. [PC] Note Turn on the monitor and Macintosh.
Connections 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.
Connections Connect the port of the DVD, VCR (DVD / DTV Set-Top Box) to the [R-AUDIO-L] port of the monitor. Connect the VIDEO OUT port of the DVD / DTV Set-Top Box to the [PR, PB,Y] input ports using a component video cable (PR, PB,Y). Note Select "Component" using the 'SOURCE [ ]' If you connect the PR, PB, and Y component cables to the incorrect terminals, the screen will be displayed in red or blue. For single-family houses, install an UHF antenna to receive digital broadcasting.
Connections 2. Connecting Using a DVI to HDMI Cable Connect the DVI output terminal of a digital output device to the [HDMI IN 1] terminal of the monitor using a DVI to HDMI cable. Connect the red and white jacks of an RCA to stereo (for PC) cable to the same colored audio output terminals of the digital output device, and connect the opposite jack to the [HDMI/PC/DVI AUDIO IN]terminal of the monitor. 3.
Connections 2. Set the Internal Mute On in the Sound menu using the MENU button. 3. Adjust the sound volume using the Volume button of your amplifier 4. If the connections are set up, power up your monitor and amplifier. Note • If no sound is emitted from the monitor, you need to use an amplifier. • For information on how to connect a speaker and amplifier, refer to the respective user manuals provided by their manufacturers.
Connections Tilt angle Note You can tilt the monitor upwards at an angle of -1° to 21°.
Using the Software Monitor Driver Note When prompted by the operating system for the monitor driver, insert the CD-ROM 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/ (Worldwide) Installing the Monitor Driver (Automatic) 1.
Using the Software Note This monitor driver is under certifying MS logo, and this installation doesn't 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. Click 3. Click "Personalization" and then "Display Settings". 4. Click "Advanced Settings...". 5. Click "Properties" in the "Monitor" tab.
Using the Software Note This monitor driver is under certifying MS logo, and this installation doesn't 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...” and select the folder (for example, D:\Drive) where the driver setup file is located, and click "OK".
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, then click the "Continue Anyway" button. Then click "OK" button. Note This monitor driver is under certifying MS logo, and this installation doesn't 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 Natural Color Natural Color Software Program One of the recent problems in using a computer is that the color of the images printed out by a printer or other images scanned by a scanner or a digital camera are not the same as those shown on the monitor. The Natural Color S/W is the very solution for this problem. It is a color administration system developed by Samsung Electronics in association with Korea Electronics & Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI).
Adjusting the Monitor Picture Available Modes • PC / DVI • TV • Component • HDMI Note The default setting may be different depending on the selected Input Mode (input signal source selected in External Input List) and the selected resolution. Picture : PC / DVI MagicBright MagicBright is a feature providing optimum viewing environment depending on the contents of the image you are watching. Currently five different modes are available: Entertain, Internet, Text, Dynamic Contrast and Custom.
Adjusting the Monitor Dynamic Contrast automatically detects the distribution of the visual signal and adjusts to create an optimum contrast. • Custom Although the values are carefully chosen by our engineers, the pre-configured values may not be comfortable to your eyes depending on your taste. If this is the case, adjust the Brightness and Contrast by using the OSD menu. MENU → → → , → → MENU,EXIT Contrast / Brightness / Sharpness (Not available in MagicBright mode of Dynamic Contrast.
Adjusting the Monitor By changing the resolution in the control panel, auto function is performed. (Available in PC Mode Only) MENU → → , → → MENU,EXIT Screen : (Available in PC mode only) - Coarse / Fine • Coarse Removes noise such as vertical stripes. Coarse adjustment may move the screen image area. You may relocate it to the center using the horizontal control menu. • Fine Removes noise such as horizontal stripes.
Adjusting the Monitor - Image Reset Image parameters are replaced with the factory default values. MENU → → , → → , - Resolution Displays the resolution set on the PC.
Adjusting the Monitor The tone of the color can be changed. (Available in PC / DVI mode only) Cool / Normal / Warm / Custom MENU → → , → → → , → → MENU,EXIT - R-Gain / G-Gain / B-Gain Adjusts the individual R, G, B color controls. MENU → → , → → , → → , , , → MENU,EXIT → , → → , → MENU,EXIT - Size You can switch the Size.
Adjusting the Monitor Reset Picture parameters are replaced with the factory default values. • OK • Cancel MENU → → , → → , → → MENU,EXIT Picture : TV / Component / HDMI Mode The Monitor has three automatic picture settings ("Dynamic", "Standard", and "Movie") that are preset at the factory. You can activate either Dynamic, Standard, or Movie. • Dynamic Selects the picture for high-definition in a bright room. • Standard Selects the picture for optimum display in a normal environment.
Adjusting the Monitor MENU → → → , → → MENU,EXIT Backlight / Contrast / Brightness / Sharpness / Color / Tint You can use the on-screen menus to change the contrast and brightness according to personal preference. • Backlight : Adjust the screen brightness by adjusting the LCD backlight. • Contrast : Adjust the Contrast. • Brightness : Adjust the Brightness. • Sharpness : Adjust the Sharpness. • Color : Adjusts the picture color. • Tint : Adds a natural tone to the display.
Adjusting the Monitor Note “Warm1” or “Warm2” is only activated when the picture mode is “Movie”. Settings can be adjusted and stored for each external device you have connected to an input of the TV. MENU → → , → → → , → → MENU,EXIT - Size You can switch the Size. The direct button on the remote control is 'P.SIZE' button. Wide - A full screen is displayed regardless of the screen aspect ratio of the input signals. 16:9 - Sets the picture to 16:9 wide mode.
Adjusting the Monitor - Digital NR Digital Noise Reduction. If the broadcast signal received by your TV is weak, you can activate the Digital Noise Reduction feature to help reduce any static and ghosting that may appear on the screen. Off - Turns the screen noise reduction function off. Low - Reduces screen noise at a low level. Medium - Reduces screen noise at a medium level. High - Reduces screen noise at a high level. Auto - Automatically recognizes and reduces screen noise.
Adjusting the Monitor MENU → → , → → , → → , → MENU,EXIT - Film Mode The Film Mode feature offers you a theater-quality viewing experience. “Film mode” is supported in TV, Component (480i / 1080i) and HDMI (480i / 1080i) Off / Auto MENU → → , → → , → → , → MENU,EXIT Reset Picture parameters are replaced with the factory default values.
Adjusting the Monitor • Component • HDMI Note The default setting may be different depending on the selected Input Mode (input signal source selected in External Input List) and the selected resolution. Mode The Monitor has a built-in high fidelity stereo amplifier. • Standard Choose Standard for the standard factory settings. • Music Choose Music when watching music videos or concerts. • Movie Choose Movie when viewing movies.
Adjusting the Monitor Equalizer You can adjust the left and right sound balance and the low or high volume as required. MENU → , → → , → → , , , → → MENU,EXIT → , → → MENU,EXIT Multi-Track Options Preferred Language You can select the audio language.
Adjusting the Monitor Multi-Track Sound • Mono : Choose for channels that are broadcasting in mono or if you are having difficulty receiving a stereo signal. • Stereo : Choose for channels that are broadcasting in stereo. • SAP : Choose to listen to the Separate Audio Program, which is usually a foreign-language translation. (Available in Analog TV Mode Only) , MENU → → → , → → → , → → MENU,EXIT Auto Volume Reduces the differences in volume level among broadcasters.
Adjusting the Monitor TV Speaker If you set this menu "On", sound output from the speakers is muted in case of using the home theater. • Off • On MENU → , → → , → → , → → MENU,EXIT Channel Available Modes • PC / DVI • TV • Component • HDMI Note The default setting may be different depending on the selected Input Mode (input signal source selected in External Input List) and the selected resolution.
Adjusting the Monitor You can select a normal or wired channel. If ANT IN are connected, select the antenna input you want. If the antenna input is not selected properly, noise may appear on the screen. • Air • Cable MENU → , → → → , → → MENU,EXIT Auto Program The TV automatically cycles through all of the available channels and stores them in memory. In rare cases, "Auto program" may miss a few channels due to weak signals and the channels may not be added to the channel memory.
Adjusting the Monitor The Clear Scrambled Channel function is used to filter out scrambled channels after "Auto Program" is completed. It removes the scrambled channels from the list by tuning the digital cable channels. This process may take up to 20~30 minutes. (Available in Digital Cable TV Mode Only) MENU → , → → , → → MENU,EXIT → → Channel List You can manage the channels.
Adjusting the Monitor Favorite Note • Only memorized channels can be set as favorite channels. • All favorite channels will be shown in the “Favorite” menu. MENU → , MENU,EXIT → → , → → , → → → , → → → , → → Name If channel name information is broadcast when you store the channels either manually or automatically, the names are assigned to the channels directly. You can however change these names or assign new names as required.
Adjusting the Monitor Fine Tune Due to weak signals or an incorrect antenna configuration, some of the channels may not be tuned correctly. (Available in Analog TV Mode Only) MENU → , → → , → → , → → , → → MENU,EXIT Signal Strength Unlike analog channels, which can vary in reception quality from "snowy" to clear, digital (HDTV) channels have either perfect reception quality or you will not receive them at all. So, unlike analog channels, you cannot fine tune a digital channel.
Adjusting the Monitor Setup Available Modes • PC / DVI • TV • Component • HDMI Note The default setting may be different depending on the selected Input Mode (input signal source selected in External Input List) and the selected resolution. Plug & Play You can manage the entire configuration. MENU → , → → → , → → , → → , → Language You can choose one of 3 languages.
Adjusting the Monitor The language chosen affects only the language of the OSD. MENU → , → → → , → → MENU,EXIT → → Time Clock You can set the current time. - Clock Mode Auto / Manual MENU → , → → , → → , → → MENU,EXIT - Clock Set Note “Clock Set” are available only when “Clock Mode” set to “Manual”.
Adjusting the Monitor - Time Zone Note “Time Zone” are available only when “Clock Mode” set to “Auto”. MENU → , → → , → → → , → → , → → MENU,EXIT - DST Note • “DST” are available only when “Clock Mode” set to “Auto”. • Depending on the broadcast station and signal, the auto time may not be set correctly. If this occurs, set the time manually. • The Antenna or cable must be connected in order to set the time automatically.
Adjusting the Monitor Sleep Timer Use to set the Monitor to be turned off automatically in certain minutes. • Off, 30, 60, 90, 120, 150, 180 MENU → , → → , → → , → → , , , → → MENU,EXIT Timer1 / Timer2 / Timer3 You can set the monitor to be turned on or off automatically at a specified time. Note Setting the clock is necessary in order to use the various timer features of the product. Three different On/Off Timer Settings can be made.
Adjusting the Monitor • Even if you set the On-screen display to your desired language, the"Downloadable U.S. Rating" menu will appear in English only. • The rating will automatically block certain categories that are more restrictive. • The rating titles(For example: Humor Level..etc) and TV ratings(For example:DH,MH,H..etc) may differ depending on the broadcasting station.
Adjusting the Monitor MPAA Rating MENU → , → → , → → **** → , → → , , , → → MENU,EXIT , → → , → → **** → , → → , , , → → MENU,EXIT , → → , → → **** → , → → , , , → → MENU,EXIT Canadian-English MENU → Canadian-French MENU →
Adjusting the Monitor Downloadable U.S. Rating MENU → , → → , → → **** → , → → , , , → , → → , → → **** → , → → ******** → → MENU,EXIT Change PIN MENU → → MENU,EXIT Caption Enables or disables the Caption feature and sets the appearance of closed caption text.
Adjusting the Monitor Off / On MENU → , → → , → → → , → → MENU,EXIT Caption Mode • The Defaultis “CC1“. • CC1 : The Primary Synchronous Caption Service. These are captions in the primary language that must be in sync with the sound, preferably matched to a specific frame. • CC2 : The Special Non-Synchronous Use Captions. This channel carries data that is intended to augment information carried in the program. • CC3 : Secondary Synchronous Caption Service.
Adjusting the Monitor Digital Caption Options • Size Default, Smart, Standard, Large • Font Style Default, Style0, Style1, Style2, Style3, Style4, Style5, Style6, Style7 • Foreground Color Default, White, Black, Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Magenta, Cyan • Background Color Default, White, Black, Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Magenta, Cyan • Foreground Opacity Default, Transparent, Translucent, Solid, Flashing • Background Opacity Default, Transparent, Translucent, Solid, Flashing • Return to Default
Adjusting the Monitor Melody A melody sound can be set to come on when the monitor is powered On or Off. • Off : Turns off the melody function. • Low : Sets the melody volume to low. • Medium : Sets the melody volume to medium. • High : Sets the melody volume to high. MENU → , → → , → → , → → MENU,EXIT Light Effect You can turn on/off the LED on the front of monitor according to the situation. Use it for saving power or when the LED dazzles your eyes. • Off : LED will not come on.
Adjusting the Monitor Light Level Use to adjust the light level i.e., the brightness of the light. MENU → , → → , → → , → → MENU,EXIT Energy Saving This feature adjusts the brightness of the TV in order to reduce power consumption. When watching TV at night, set the "Energy Saving" mode option to "High" to reduce eye fatigue as well as power consumption. • Off : Turns off the energy saving function. • Low : Sets the TV to low energy saving mode.
Adjusting the Monitor SW Upgrade Use to upgrade the software. • USB MENU → , → → , → → → →MENU,EXIT Input Available Modes • PC / DVI • TV • Component • HDMI Note The default setting may be different depending on the selected Input Mode (input signal source selected in External Input List) and the selected resolution. Source List Use to select PC, TV or other external input source connected to the Monitor.Use to select the screen of your choice.
Adjusting the Monitor The direct button on the remote control is "SOURCE" button.
Troubleshooting Self-Test Feature Check Note Your monitor provides a self test feature that allows you to check whether your monitor is functioning properly. Self-Test Feature Check 1. Turn off both your computer and the monitor. 2. Unplug the video cable from the back of the computer. 3. Turn on the monitor. If the monitor is functioning properly, you will see a box in the illustration below. This box appears during normal operation if the video cable becomes disconnected or damaged. 4.
Troubleshooting • Do not use benzene, thinner or other flammable substances, or a wet cloth. • We recommend a Samsung cleansing agent is used to prevent damage to the screen. 2. Maintaining the Flat Panel Display Screen. Clean with a soft cloth (cotton flannel) smoothly. • Never use acetone, benzene or thinner. (They may cause flaws or deformation of the screen surface.) • The user will be required to pay costs and related expenses for repair of damages caused by improper cleaning and usage.
Troubleshooting PC Mode Q: It appears the PC does not function normally. A: Check if the Display Adapter Driver (VGA Driver) is properly installed. (Refer to Installing Driver) Q: The monitor screen flickers. A: Check if the signal cable between the computer and the monitor is securely connected and tightened.(Refer to Connecting the monitor) TV Mode Q: TV screen is blurred or shows noise signals. A: Check if the TV antenna connector is securely connected to the external antenna.
Troubleshooting Q: Picture image is unstable and vibrates. Ghost images are shown in the picture. A: Check if the resolution and frequency set for the computer video card falls in the range supported by the monitor.If not, reset them referring to the current Information under the monitor menu and Preset Timing Modes. Q: The image is too light or too dark A: Adjust the Brightness and Contrast.(Refer to the Brightness, Contrast) Q: The Power Indicator blinks.
Troubleshooting A: Check if the power cord is securely connected. A: Check if a special fluorescent or neon lamp is on in the vicinity 5. You may see small particles if you look closely at the edge of the bezel surrounding the screen. This is part of the product’s design and is not a defect. Q&A Q: How can I change the frequency? A: The frequency can be changed by reconfiguring the video card. A: Note that video card support can vary, depending on the version of the driver used.
Troubleshooting specific scene. In addition, you can retrive information on a previous story or drama or you can buy home shopping products such as an accessory currently on TV. Digital TV broadcasting allows you to easily access various information services in your home creating a more information-oriented home. Q: What is the difference between HDTV and SDTV? A: There are various types of digital TVs. A: The most widely known types of digital TV are HDTV and SDTV.
Troubleshooting A: If a cable broadcasting company is sharing a common broadcasting facility for your apartment or tenement house, it has to adjust and send digital TV signals so that they are compatible to shared viewing which is the original purpose of the common broadcasting facility.
Specifications General General Model Name SyncMaster T240HD LCD Panel Size 24 inch (61 cm) Display area 518.4 mm (H) x 324.0 mm (V) Pixel Pitch 0.258 mm (H) x 0.258 mm (V) Synchronization Horizontal 30 ~ 81 kHz Vertical 56 ~ 75 Hz Display Color 16.2M Resolution Optimum resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz Maximum resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz Input Signal, Terminated RGB Analog, DVI(Digital Visual Interface) 0.7 Vp-p ±5 % separate H/V sync, Composite TTL level (V high ≥ 2.0 V, V low ≤ 0.
Specifications Environmental considerations 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 monitor can be installed on any Plug & Play compatible system. The interaction of the monitor and the computer systems will provide the best operating conditions and monitor settings. In most cases, the monitor installation will proceed automatically, unless the user wishes to select alternate settings.
Specifications 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. Display Mode Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) Pixel Clock (MHz) Sync Polarity (H/V) IBM, 640 x 350 31.469 70.086 25.175 +/- IBM, 640 x 480 31.469 59.940 25.
Specifications LCD Panel Size 25.5 inch (64 cm) Display area 550.08 mm (H) x 343.8 mm (V) Pixel Pitch 0.282 mm (H) x 0.282 mm (V) Synchronization Horizontal 30 ~ 81 kHz Vertical 56 ~ 75 Hz Display Color 16.2M Resolution Optimum resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz Maximum resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz Input Signal, Terminated RGB Analog, DVI(Digital Visual Interface) 0.7 Vp-p ±5 % separate H/V sync, Composite TTL level (V high ≥ 2.0 V, V low ≤ 0.8 V) Maximum Pixel Clock 162.
Specifications Plug and Play Capability This monitor can be installed on any Plug & Play compatible system. The interaction of the monitor and the computer systems will provide the best operating conditions and monitor settings. In most cases, the monitor installation will proceed automatically, unless the user wishes to select alternate settings. Dot Acceptable TFT-LCD panels manufactured by using advanced semiconductor technology with precision of 1ppm (one millionth) above are used for this product.
Specifications Display Mode Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) Pixel Clock (MHz) Sync Polarity (H/V) IBM, 640 x 350 31.469 70.086 25.175 +/- IBM, 640 x 480 31.469 59.940 25.175 -/- IBM, 720 x 400 31.469 70.087 28.322 -/+ MAC, 640 x 480 35.000 66.667 30.240 -/- MAC, 832 x 624 49.726 74.551 57.284 -/- MAC, 1152 x 870 68.681 75.062 100.000 -/- VESA, 640 x 480 37.861 72.809 31.500 -/- VESA, 640 x 480 37.500 75.000 31.500 -/- VESA, 800 x 600 35.
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 TFT-LCD. • Resolution: 1920 x 1200 • 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 and they are sent in HDTV objects appear heavier than in watching HDTV broadcast(16:9) mode. reality. ing. Note If temporary stops, mosaic screens, or jagged screens occur, this is not a TV problem. Contact your cable broadcasting company for a check-up. For information on how to connect and use your video, DVD, DVD combo, home theater, PC, etc., refer to their respective user manuals.
Information Ex) Cycle : Display Information for 1 hour followed by a Display Logo or moving image for 1 minute. Change the Color Information periodically (Use 2 different colors). Ex) Rotate the Color Information with 2 colors every 30 minutes. Avoid using a combination of characters and background color with large difference in luminance. Avoid using Grey colors, which can cause Image retention easily.
Information Image retention may not occur when a LCD panel is operated under normal conditions. Normal conditions are defined as continuously changing video patterns. When the LCD panel is operated for a long time with a fixed pattern (-over 12 hours-), there may be slight difference in voltage between electrodes that work the liquid crystal (LC) in a pixel. The voltage difference between electrodes increases with time, forcing the liquid crystal to lean.
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Appendix Asia Pacific TAIWAN 0800-329-999 http://www.samsung.com/tw VIETNAM 1 800 588 889 http://www.samsung.com Middle East & Africa SOUTH AFRICA 0860-SAMSUNG(726-7864) http://www.samsung.com TURKEY 444 77 11 http://www.samsung.com U.A.E 800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) http://www.samsung.com 8000-4726 Terms Sync Signal Sync (Synchronized) Signals refer to the standard signals that are required to display desired colors on the monitor. They are divided into Vertical and Horizontal Sync Signals.
Appendix curacy of the display. A high resolution is good for performing multiple tasks as more image information can be shown on the screen. Example: If the resolution is 1920 x 1200, this means the screen is composed of 1920 horizontal dots (horizontal resolution) and 1200 vertical lines (vertical resolution). RF Cable A round signal cable generally used for TV antennas. Satellite Broadcasting Balances the levels of the sound coming from each speaker in televisions with two speakers.
Appendix A2 This system uses two carriers to transmit voice data. Countries such as South Korea and Germany use this system. BTSC Broadcast Television System CommitteeThe stereo broadcasting system that is used in most of the countries that have adopted the NTSC system, including the United States, Canada, Chile, Venezuela and Taiwan. It also refers to the organization that has been organized to promote its development and management. EIAJ Electronic Industries Association of Japan.
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