BN68-00169C-00_NTSC ENG 2/5/02 3:42 PM Page 37 SyncMaster 211MP SyncMaster 241MP (For NTSC systems) TFT-LCD Monitor Owner’s Instructions
BN68-00169C-00_NTSC ENG 2/5/02 3:41 PM Page 2 Thank You for Choosing Samsung Thank you for choosing Samsung! Your new Samsung LCD TV/Monitor represents the latest in LCD TV/Monitor technology. We designed it with easy-to-use on-screen menus and closed captioning capabilities, making it one of the best products in its class. We are proud to offer you a product that will provide convenient, dependable service and enjoyment for years to come.
BN68-00169C-00_NTSC ENG 2/5/02 3:41 PM Page 3 Warning! Important Safety Information Always be careful when using your LCD TV/Monitor. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, and other injuries, keep these safety precautions in mind when installing, using, and maintaining your machine. ◆ Read all safety and operating instructions before operating your LCD TV/Monitor. ◆ Keep the safety and operating instructions for future reference.
BN68-00169C-00_NTSC ENG 2/5/02 3:41 PM Page 4 Warning! Important Safety Information ◆ Avoid overhead power lines. An outside antenna system should not be placed in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, be extremely careful to keep from touching the power lines or circuits. Contact with such lines can be fatal. ◆ Do not overload the wall outlet or extension cords.
BN68-00169C-00_NTSC ENG 2/5/02 3:41 PM Page 5 For Better Display 1. Adjust computer resolution and screen injection rate (refresh rate) in control panel of computer as described below to enjoy the best quality of picture. You can have an uneven quality of picture in the screen if the best quality of picture is not provided in TFT-LCD. • Resolution : 21” - 1600 x 1200 24” - 1920 x 1200 • Vertical frequency (refresh rate) : 60 Hz 2.
BN68-00169C-00_NTSC ENG 2/5/02 3:41 PM Page 6 Contents 6 Warning! Important Safety Information ...................................................................................................... 2 For Better Display ............................................................................................................................................ 5 Unpacking Your LCD TV/Monitor...............................................................................................................
BN68-00169C-00_NTSC ENG 2/5/02 3:41 PM Page 7 Unpacking Your LCD TV/Monitor Please make sure the following items are included with your LCD TV/Monitor. If any items are missing, contact your dealer. Power Cord Installation CD (Not available in all locations) LCD TV/Monitor & Speakers DC Adapter Power SOURCE Warranty Card (Not available in all locations) AUTO DISPLAY P.STD STILL S.
BN68-00169C-00_NTSC ENG 2/5/02 3:41 PM Page 8 Setting up Your LCD TV/Monitor Setting up an Ergonomic Workstation Consider the advice given below before you install your LCD TV/Monitor. LCD TV/Monitor location Choose a position that exposes your LCD TV/Monitor to the least reflection from lights or windows, usually at a right angle to any window. Plug and Play The adoption of the new VESA® Plug and Play solution eliminates complicated and time consuming setup.
BN68-00169C-00_NTSC ENG 2/5/02 3:41 PM Page 9 Setting up Your LCD TV/Monitor Self-Test Feature Check (STFC) Your LCD TV/Monitor provides a self-test feature that allows you to check whether your LCD TV/Monitor is functioning properly. Make sure that PC is selected as a primary source by checking if the source indicator LED labeled “PC” is on.
BN68-00169C-00_NTSC ENG 2/5/02 3:41 PM Page 10 Setting up Your LCD TV/Monitor Connecting Your LCD TV/Monitor SPK(R) L R S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO(L) AUDIO(R) AUDIO OUT SPK(L) AV JACK 7 7 DVD or VCR 8 5 External speakers 6 DC POWER PC AUDIO(ST) VIDEO DTV Y Pb Pr AUDIO(L) AUDIO(R) Y Pb Pr AUDIO(L) AUDIO(R) DVD RF DVD 4 DTV Set-Top 1 3 PC 2 1. Connecting TV/CATV Connect an antenna or CATV cable to the antenna terminal. 2.
BN68-00169C-00_NTSC ENG 2/5/02 3:41 PM Page 11 Setting up Your LCD TV/Monitor 4. Connecting DVD - Connect the RCA DVD Cable to the Video port of the DVD Function. - Connect the RCA Cable to “AUDIO(L)” and “AUDIO(R)” on the rear of the LCD TV/Monitor and the other end to “Audio Out” terminal of the DVD. - Connect the RCA Cable to “Y”, “Pb”, and “Pr” on the rear of the LCD TV/Monitor and the other end to “Video Out” terminal of the DVD. 5.
BN68-00169C-00_NTSC ENG 2/5/02 3:41 PM Page 12 Setting up Your LCD TV/Monitor 15 Pin D-sub connector Pin 12 Separate H/V Composite H/V Sync-on-green 1 Red Red Red 2 Green Green Green + H/V Sync 3 Blue Blue Blue 4 GND GND GND 5 GND (DDC Return) GND (DDC Return) GND (DDC Return) 6 GND-Red GND-Red GND-Red 7 GND-Green GND-Green GND-Green 8 GND-Blue GND-Blue GND-Blue 9 No Connection No Connection Not used 10 GND-Sync/Self Test GND-Sync/Self Test GND-Sync/Self Test
BN68-00169C-00_NTSC ENG 2/5/02 3:41 PM Page 13 Viewing Your LCD TV/Monitor Front Controls Your LCD TV/Monitor allows you to easily adjust the characteristics of the image being displayed. All of these adjustments are made using the control buttons on the top of the LCD TV/Monitor. While you use these buttons to adjust the controls, an OSD shows you their numeric values as they change. 1 2 3 4 5 ΠRemote Control Sensor Aim the remote control towards this spot on the LCD TV/Monitor.
BN68-00169C-00_NTSC ENG 2/5/02 3:41 PM Page 14 Viewing Your LCD TV/Monitor Remote Control Self adjust to the incoming video signal Power Power SOURCE Available sources selection (TV/Video/S-Video/DVD/DTV/PC) AUTO DISPLAY STILL Display the setting information Picture freeze P.STD S.
BN68-00169C-00_NTSC ENG 2/5/02 3:41 PM Page 15 Adjusting Your LCD TV/Monitor Automatic Save Whenever you open the OSD and allow an adjustment window to remain active for about 3 seconds without pressing other buttons, the LCD TV/Monitor automatically saves any adjustment you have made. These changes are saved into a user area in the LCD TV/Monitor. The LCD TV/Monitor can save adjustments for up to 4 user modes.
BN68-00169C-00_NTSC ENG 2/5/02 3:41 PM Page 16 Adjusting Your LCD TV/Monitor Setting the Channel Main Menu Sub-Menus Function Descriptions Channel Ant/CATV Auto Program Fine Tune Add/Erase : LNA : Move ➣ Select à ¨ à Ant 00 Erased Off ¨ ¨ Channel auto program does not work when the V-Chip function is active.
BN68-00169C-00_NTSC ENG 2/5/02 3:41 PM Page 17 Adjusting Your LCD TV/Monitor Setting the Channel Main Menu Sub-Menus Function Descriptions Channel Ant/CATV Auto Program Fine Tune Add/Erase : LNA : Move Adjust à ¨ à Ant 00 Erased On ¨ ¨ Exit Using the LNA (Low Noise Amplifier) function This function is very useful in the situation that your LCD TV/Monitor is used in weak signal. LNA amplifies the TV signal in the weak signal area, but not noise.
BN68-00169C-00_NTSC ENG 2/5/02 3:41 PM Page 18 Adjusting Your LCD TV/Monitor Setting the Picture Main Menu Sub-Menus Picture à Mode Brightness Contrast Sharpness Color Tint Size à Move ➣ Select à Select à Custom Wide à Select ¨ ¨ Exit Picture Mode Brightness Contrast Sharpness Color Tint Size ➣ ¨ Using Automatic Picture Settings You can select the picture effect which best corresponds to your viewing requirements by pressing the - or + button repeatedly.
BN68-00169C-00_NTSC ENG 2/5/02 3:41 PM Page 19 Adjusting Your LCD TV/Monitor Setting the Sound Main Menu Sub-Menus Mode Bass Treble Dolby Speaker MTS Move ➣ : : Off Off Mono ¨ ¨ Using Automatic Picture Settings You can select the type of special sound effect to be used when watching a given broadcast by pressing the - or + button repeatedly. The following sound effects are available: Custom, Standard, Music, Movie, Speech.
BN68-00169C-00_NTSC ENG 2/5/02 3:41 PM Page 20 Adjusting Your LCD TV/Monitor Viewing the Picture In Picture (PIP) Main Menu Sub-Menus Function Descriptions Function Sleep Timer PIP PBP Caption V-Chip Language Move ¨ ¨ ¨ ¨ Ã Ã Off English Select ¨ ¨ Exit Function PIP TV/Video Size Position Move ➣ : Ã Ã ¨ Select On TV Large ¨ ¨ : Ã Ã ¨ Select On TV Large ¨ ¨ ¨ ¨ You can select a size of the sub picture by pressing the - or + button.
BN68-00169C-00_NTSC ENG 2/5/02 3:41 PM Page 21 Adjusting Your LCD TV/Monitor Viewing the Picture By Picture (PBP) Main Menu Sub-Menus Function Descriptions Function Sleep Timer PIP PBP Caption V-Chip Language Move ¨ ¨ ¨ ¨ Ã Ã Off English Select ¨ ¨ Exit Function PBP TV/Video Swap Move : Ã ¨ Select On TV ¨ ➣ Function : Ã ¨ Select On TV ¨ Move Select You can do directly by pressing the PBP button on the remote control.
BN68-00169C-00_NTSC ENG 2/5/02 3:41 PM Page 22 Adjusting Your LCD TV/Monitor Viewing Closed Captions Main Menu Sub-Menus Function Descriptions Function Sleep Timer PIP PBP Caption V-Chip Language Move ➣ Ã ¨ ¨ ¨ ¨ Ã Off English Select ¨ ¨ Exit The Caption feature does not work with DVD or DTV signals. Function Caption Mode Channel Field Move ➣ Ã : On Caption 1 1 ¨ Ã ¨ Ã ¨ Select To activate the Caption function, set the Caption to On by pressing the - or + button.
BN68-00169C-00_NTSC ENG 2/5/02 3:41 PM Page 23 Adjusting Your LCD TV/Monitor Using the V-Chip Main Menu Sub-Menus Function Descriptions Function Sleep Timer PIP PBP Caption V-Chip Language Move ➣ ¨ ¨ ¨ ¨ à Select à Off English ¨ ¨ The V-Chip function automatically locks out programming that is deemed inappropriate for children. The user must first enter a PIN (Personal ID Number) before any of the V-Chip restrictions can be set up or changed.
BN68-00169C-00_NTSC ENG 2/5/02 3:41 PM Page 24 Adjusting Your LCD TV/Monitor Using the V-Chip Main Menu Sub-Menus Function Descriptions Function V-Chip Lock : TV GuideLines MPAA Rating Change Pin Move Select ¨ ¨ ¨ The restrictions for these two groups work independently: If a household includes very young children as well as young adults, the TV guidelines must be set up separately for each age group.
BN68-00169C-00_NTSC ENG 2/5/02 3:42 PM Page 25 Adjusting Your LCD TV/Monitor PC functions and adjustments - Image Main Menu Sub-Menus Function Descriptions PC ¨ ¨ ¨ ¨ ¨ Image Image Lock Position Color Adjust Recall 1024x768 48kHz Move Select 59Hz Exit Use the ➛/❿ buttons to adjust the brightness or contrast without affecting PC RGB’s brightness or contrast.
BN68-00169C-00_NTSC ENG 2/5/02 3:42 PM Page 26 Adjusting Your LCD TV/Monitor PC functions and adjustments - Image Lock & Position Main Menu Sub-Menus Function Descriptions PC Image Lock is used to fine tune and get the best image by removing noises that create unstable images with jitters and shimmers. ¨ ¨ ¨ ¨ ¨ Image Image Lock Position Color Adjust Recall 1024x768 48kHz Move Select This function may change the width of the image. Use the H-Position menu to center the image on the screen.
BN68-00169C-00_NTSC ENG 2/5/02 3:42 PM Page 27 Adjusting Your LCD TV/Monitor PC functions and adjustments - Color Adjust & Recall Main Menu Sub-Menus Function Descriptions PC Image Lock is used to fine tune and get the best image by removing noises that create unstable images with jitters and shimmers.
BN68-00169C-00_NTSC ENG 2/5/02 3:42 PM Page 28 Adjusting Your LCD TV/Monitor Setting the Sleep Timer Main Menu Sub-Menus Function Descriptions Function Sleep Timer PIP PBP Caption V-Chip Language Move ➣ ¨ ¨ ¨ ¨ à Select à Off English ¨ You can select a time period of between 10 and 240 minutes after which your LCD TV/Monitor automatically switches off. ¨ The preset time intervals: 10, 20, 30, 60, 90, 120, 150, 180, 210, and 240 minutes.
BN68-00169C-00_NTSC ENG 2/5/02 3:42 PM Page 29 Adjusting Your LCD TV/Monitor PC Display Modes If the signal from the system equals to the standard signal mode, the screen is adjusted automatically. If the signal from the system doesn’t equal to the standard signal mode, adjust the mode with referring to the Video card user guide because the screen might not display or only the power LED might be on. For the display modes listed below, the screen image has been optimized during manufacture.
BN68-00169C-00_NTSC ENG 2/5/02 3:42 PM Page 30 Troubleshooting - Image If you have a problem setting up or using your LCD TV/Monitor, you may be able to solve it yourself. Before contacting customer service, try the suggested actions that are appropriate to your problem. What you see... Suggested Actions Screen is black and power indicator is off ◆ Ensure that the power cord is firmly connected and the LCD TV/Monitor is on.
BN68-00169C-00_NTSC ENG 2/5/02 3:42 PM Page 31 Troubleshooting - Audio & TV Problem Suggested Actions No sound ◆ Ensure that the audio cable is firmly connected to both the audio-in port on your LCD TV/Monitor and the audio-out port on your sound card. ◆ Check the volume level. Sound level is too low ◆ Check the volume level. ◆ If the volume is still too low after turning the control to its maximum, check the volume control on the computer sound card or software program.
BN68-00169C-00_NTSC ENG 2/5/02 3:42 PM Page 32 Technical and Environmental Specifications Model 211MP Panel Size Display Size Type Pixel pitch Viewing Angle 21.3” Diagonal 24.06” Diagonal 432(H) x 324(V) mm 518.4(H) x 324(V) mm a-si TFT active matrix 0.27 (H) x 0.27 (V) mm 80/80/80/80 (L/R/T/B) Frequency Horizontal Vertical Display color 30 ~ 85 kHz 55 ~ 85 Hz 16,777,216 colors Display Resolution Maximum Mode 1600 x 1200 @ 60 Hz Input Signal Sync. 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz H/V Separate, TTL, P.
BN68-00169C-00_NTSC ENG 2/5/02 3:42 PM Page 33 Service Information User Instructions The Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement includes the following warning: Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
BN68-00169C-00_NTSC ENG 2/5/02 3:42 PM Page 34 Service Information U.S.A. PERU Samsung Computer Products Customer Service 400 Valley Road, Suite 201, Mt. Arlington, NJ 07856 Tel. : (973)601-6000, 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864) Fax. : (973)601-6001 http://samsungmonitor.com/ Servicio Integral Samsung Av.Argentina 1790 Lima1. Peru Tel: 51-1-336-8686 Fax: 51-1-336-8551 http://www.samsungperu.com BRAZIL GERMANY Samsung Eletronica da Amazonia Ltda. R. Prof.
BN68-00169C-00_NTSC ENG 2/5/02 3:42 PM Page 35 Service Information FAX : 0-2635-2556 SOUTH AFRICA HUNGARY Samsung Electronics,5 Libertas Road, Somerset Office Park, Bryanston Ext 16. Po Box 70006, Bryanston,2021, South Africa Tel : 0027-11-549-1621 Fax : 0027-11-549-1629 http://www.samsung.co.za Samsung Electronics Magyar Rt. 1039, Budapest, Lehel u. 15-17. Tel: 36 1 453 1100 Fax: 36 1 453 1101 http://www.samsung.
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