SyncMaster 2333TN/2333T 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 Installing the Stand . . . . . .
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.
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.
1-3 Safety Precautions Icons used for safety precautions ICON NAME MEANING Warning Failing to follow the precautions marked with this sign, may result in a serious injury or even a fatality. Caution 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. The power plug must be unplugged from the wall outlet. Do not touch. Must be grounded to prevent electric shock.
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. • 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.
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. Do not place the product face down on the floor.
Caution 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, cloth dampened 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 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. 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 lifting up or move the product by holding only the power cord or signal cable.
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. 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.
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 later. • If any items are missing, contact your dealer. • Contact a local dealer to purchase optional items.
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. Place a soft cloth over the table to protect the product and place the product onto the cloth face down. Insert the stand body into the stand base as shown in the figure. Turn the connecting screw at the bottom of the stand fully so that it is completely fixed. - Caution Do not lift the product holding only the stand.
2-3 Removing the Stand Before removing the stand, place the product down on a flat and stable surface so that the screen faces downwards. Place a soft cloth over the table to protect the product and place the product face down. Turn the connecting screw at the bottom of the stand to separate it. Pull the stand base from the stand body to remove. 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.
2-4 Installing the Stand for the Wall Mount This product provides a stand mount of 100 mm x 100 mm ( 3.9 inches x 3.9 inches ) that complies with the VESA specifications. Stand Mount Stand (Optional) 1. Turn the product off and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. 2. Place a soft cloth or cushion on a flat surface to protect the panel and place the product down on the cloth so that the front of the product faces downwards. 3. Separate the stand. 4.
2-5 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 () 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 () output • Connect the [DVI IN] port of the product to the [DVI] port of the PC with the DVI cable.
2-6 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.
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.
3-2 Standard Signal Mode Table The LCD monitor has one optimal resolution for the best visual quality depending on the screen size due to the inherent characteristics of the panel, unlike for a CDT monitor. Therefore, the visual quality will be degraded if the optimal resolution is not set for the panel size. It is recommended setting the resolution to the optimal resolution of the product. If the signal from the PC is one of the following standard signal modes, the screen is set automatically.
3-3 Installing the Device Driver If you install the device driver, you can set up the appropriate resolution and frequency for the product. The device driver is included on the CD-ROM supplied with the product. If the supplied drive file is corrupted, please visit a service center or Samsung Electronics website(http://www.samsung.com/), and download the driver. 1. Insert the driver installation CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Click on "Windows Driver". 3.
3-4 Product Operating Buttons Product Operating Buttons ICON DESCRIPTION Press this button to view the On Screen Display (OSD). This button is also used to exit the OSD or to return to a higher-level OSD menu * OSD Adjustment Lock This function locks the OSD in order to maintain the current settings or to prevent the settings from being changed by another person On: If you press and hold the MENU button down for 5 seconds, the OSD Adjustment Lock function is activated.
ICON AUTO DESCRIPTION Press [AUTO] button to adjust the screen settings automatically. This function is only available in Analog mode. If the resolution settings are changed in the Display Properties, the AUTO adjustment function is performed. Press this button to turn the product on or off Power Indicator This light is lit when operating normally, and blinks once when your adjustments are saved. For more information on the power-saving function, refer to the power saving function in More Information.
3-5 Using the Screen Adjustment Menu (OSD: On Screen Display) The Screen Adjustment Menu (OSD: On Screen Display) Structure Top Menus PICTURE COLOR SIZE & POSITION SETUP&RESE Sub Menus Brightness Contrast Fine Response Time MagicColor Red Color Effect Gamma H-Position V-Position Image Size Reset Menu Transparency Auto Source PC/AV Mode T Sharpness MagicBright Coarse Green Blue Color Tone Language Off Timer On/Off Off Timer Setting Display Time Customized Key INFORMATION Monit
Menu MagicBright Description Provides preset picture settings optimized for various user environments such as editing a document, surfing the Internet, playing games, watching sports or movies and so on. • If the preset picture modes are not sufficient, users can configure the and directly using this mode. • This mode provides the picture setting appropriate for editing a document.
Menu MagicColor Red Description Expresses natural colors more clearly without changing the picture quality using proprietary digital picture quality improvement technology developed by Samsung Electronics. • - Turns the MagicColor function off. • - You can compare the pictures processed by MagicColor with the original pictures. • - Provides a clearer picture including areas corresponding to skin color.
Menu H-Position V-Position Image Size Description Moves the position of the display area on the screen horizontally. • This function is only available in Analog mode. • When TV signal is input in AV mode ,select to adjust horizontal position in 0-6 levels. Moves the position of the display area on the screen vertically. • This function is only available in Analog mode. • When TV signal is input in AV mode ,select to adjust vertical position in 0-6 levels.
Menu Language Description Select a language for the OSD. The selected language is only applied to the product OSD. This setting does not affect the other functions of the PC. Off Timer On/Off You can turn the Off Timer on or off. • Off Timer Setting Auto Source - Turns the power off automatically when the configured time is reached. • - The monitor automatically selects an input signal. • - Users have to manually select an input signal.
4 Installing the Software 4-1 Natural Color What is Natural Color ? This software works only for Samsung products and enables adjusting the displayed colors on the product and matches the colors on the product with the colors of the printed pictures. For more information, refer to the online help of the software (F1). The Natural Color is provided online. You can download it from the website below and install; http://www.samsung.com/us/consumer/learningresources/monitor/naturalcolorexpert/pop_download.
4-2 MagicTune What is MagicTune? MagicTune is a software program that helps with monitor adjustments by providing comprehensive descriptions of monitor functions and easy-to-understand guidelines. Users can adjust the product with the mouse and the keyboard without using the operating buttons of the product. Installing the Software 1. Insert the installation CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Select the MagicTune setup program.
3. In the [Add/Remove] window, find and select MagicTune™so that it is highlighted. 4. Click [Change or Remove Programs] to remove the software. 5. Select [Yes] to start removing MagicTune™. 6. Wait until a message box appears informing you that the software has been removed completely. For technical support, the FAQ (frequently asked questions) or information about the software upgrade for MagicTune™, please visit our website.
4-3 MultiScreen What is MultiScreen ? MultiScreen enables users to use the monitor by partitioning multiple sections. Installing the Software 1. Insert the installation CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Select the MultiScreen setup program. If the pop-up screen for the software installation does not appear on the main screen, find and double-click the MultiScreen setup file on the CD-ROM. 3. When the Installation Wizard appears, click [Next]. 4.
5 Troubleshooting 5-1 Monitor Self-Diagnosis • You can check if the product is working properly using the Self-Diagnosis function. • If a blank screen is displayed and the Power LED blinks even if the product and the PC are properly connected, perform the self-diagnosis function according to the procedures below. 1. Turn the product and the PC off. 2. Separate the signal cable from the product . 3. Turn the product on. 4. If the product is working properly, the message appears.
5-2 Before Requesting Service Please check the following before requesting After-Sales service. If the problem continues, please contact your nearest Samsung Electronics Service Center. A BLANK SCREEN APPEARS / I CANNOT TURN THE PRODUCT ON Is the power cord connected properly? Check the connection status of the power cord. Is the message displayed on the screen? Check the cable connecting the PC and the product.
THE COLOR IS DISPLAYED IN 16 BIT (16 COLORS). THE COLOR HAS BEEN CHANGED AFTER CHANGING THE GRAPHICS CARD. Did you install the device driver for the product? Windows XP : Set the color again by selecting Control Panel → Appearance and Themes → Display → Settings. Windows ME/2000 : Set the color again by selecting Control Panel → Display → Settings. Windows Vista : Change the color settings by selecting Control Panel → Appearance and Personalization → Personalization → Display settings.
5-3 FAQ FAQ! How can I change the frequency (refresh rate) of the video signal? PLEASE TRY THE FOLLOWING! You have to change the frequency of the graphics card. Windows XP : Change the frequency by selecting Control Panel → Appearance and Themes → Display → Settings → Advanced → Monitor, and then change the refresh rate under Monitor Settings.
6 More Information 6-1 Specifications MODEL NAME LCD Panel Synchronization Size 23 inches (58 cm) Display area 509.76 mm (H) x 286.74 mm (V) Pixel Pitch 0.2655 mm (H) x 0.2655 mm (V) Horizontal 30 ~ 75 kHz Vertical 56 ~ 61 Hz Display Color Resolution 2333TN 2333T 16.7 M Optimum resolution 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz Maximum resolution 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz RGB Analog Input Signal, Terminated 0.7 Vp-p ± 5% RGB Analog, DVI(Digital Visual Interface) Separate H/V sync, Composite, SOG 0.
6-2 Power Saving Function This monitor has a built-in power management system called PowerSaver. This system saves energy by switching your monitor to low-power mode when it has not been used for a certain amount of time. The monitor automatically returns to normal operation when you press a key on the keyboard. For energy conservation, turn your monitor OFF when it is not needed, or when leaving it unattended for long periods.
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