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SyncMaster P2370H, P2470H

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.

Summary of Contents for SyncMaster P2370H

Page 1: ...ncMaster P2370H P2470H 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 ...

Page 2: ...he 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 Contac...

Page 3: ... 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 A...

Page 4: ...solution 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 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 o...

Page 5: ... may result in electric shock 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 Avoid plugging in or unplugging the power supply with wet hands Otherwise it may result in electric shock Plug the power plug in firmly Otherwise it may result in fire Make sure to connect the power cord to a grounded wall...

Page 6: ... such as inside a bookshelf or closet Otherwise it may result in fire due to internal over heating 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 Avoid insta...

Page 7: ...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 Since using a surfactant which contains a large amount of alcohol...

Page 8: ...le 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 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 If the product generates a strange noise a burnin...

Page 9: ...ck or fire 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 ...

Page 10: ...ouch the product 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 Maintain t...

Page 11: ... been included Store the packaging box in case you need to move the Product at a later stage Monitor The cleaning cloth is supplied with black high glossy models only CONTENTS Installation Manual Product Warranty User Manual DVI A to D Sub Cable Power Cord DC Adapter Cleaning Cloth Stand Connector Stand OPTIONAL PARTS HDMI Cable DVI Cable ...

Page 12: ...ards 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 ...

Page 13: ...2 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 Caution Avoid lifting the product holding only the stand ...

Page 14: ...t and place the product onto the cloth so that the front of the product faces downwards Hold the main body of the product with your hand as shown by the figure Pull the stand in the direction of the arrow as shown in the figure to separate it Turn the connecting screw at the bottom of the stand to separate it Take the Stand Connector out of the Stand by pulling it in the direction of the arrow as ...

Page 15: ...I A to 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 DC Adapter and plug the other end into a dedicated 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 When b...

Page 16: ...ct using the HDMI cable 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 ...

Page 17: ...er for more information refer to the User Manual supplied with the locking device You have to purchase an additional locking device Locking the product 1 Insert the locking part of the locking device into the hole of the Kensington lock of the product and turn it in the locking direction 2 Connect the Kensington lock cable 3 Tie the Kensington lock cable to a desk or heavy object You can purchase ...

Page 18: ... 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 You can select a language with these buttons...

Page 19: ...ken to scan one line from the left most position to the right most position on the screen is called the horizontal cycle and the reciprocal of the horizontal cycle is called the horizontal frequency The horizontal frequency is represented in kHz Vertical Frequency A panel must display the same picture on the screen tens of times every second so that humans can see the picture This frequency is cal...

Page 20: ... 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 Select the model of your product from the model list 4 Complete the remaining installation steps according to the instructions displayed on the screen 5 Check if the appropriate resolution and screen refresh rate are displayed in the...

Page 21: ...vigate the menu or to adjust a value in the OSD Users can set the Customized Key to one of the following functions If the user presses the Customized Key after setting it the configured function will be performed PC signals MagicBright MagicColor Color Effect Image Size AV signals Picture Mode MagicColor Color Effect Image Size You can set the function of the Customized Key by selecting SETUP RESE...

Page 22: ...s this button to turn the product on or off The buttons on the right of the product are touch type buttons Touch the buttons lightly with your finger Power LED This LED is turned on when the product works normally For more information on the power saving function refer to the power saving function in More Information When not using the product for a long time unplugging the power cord is recommend...

Page 23: ...n Off Off Timer Setting Auto Source PC AV Mode Display Time Customized Key INFORMA TION PC signals AV signals MENU DESCRIPTION Brightness Controls the screen brightness This menu is unavailable when MagicBright is set to Dynamic Contrast mode Contrast Controls the contrast of the pictures displayed on the screen This menu is unavailable when MagicBright is set to Dynamic Contrast mode This menu is...

Page 24: ...tor has four automatic picture settings Custom Dynamic Standard and Movie that are preset at the factory You can activate either Custom Dynamic Standard or Movie You can select Custom which automatically recalls your personalized picture settings Custom Select this mode when you want to adjust the image according to your preferences Dynamic Select this mode to view a sharper image than in Standard...

Page 25: ...l When a DVD or set top box is connected to your TV via HDMI it may cause a degradation in the screen quality such as an increase in the black level a low contrast or discoloration etc depending on the external device connected In this case adjust the screen quality of your TV by configuring the HDMI Black Level Normal Low This function is active only when the external device is connected via HDMI...

Page 26: ...e color value of pictures according to your preference This menu is unavailable when MagicColor is set to Full mode or Intelligent mode Color Tone You can set the color temperature according to your preference Cool Sets the color temperature of the screen to a cooler color Normal Sets the color temperature of the screen to the standard color temperature Warm Sets the color temperature of the scree...

Page 27: ...less of the aspect ratio of the input signal A signal not in the standard mode table is not supported If the resolution is set to the optimal resolution the aspect ratio does not change whether the Image Size is set to Auto or Wide AV signals 4 3 Displays pictures at the 4 3 aspect ratio 16 9 Displays pictures at the 16 9 aspect ratio Screen Fit If a 720P 1080i or 1080P signal is input in HDMI DVI...

Page 28: ...is reached Auto Source Auto The monitor automatically selects an input signal Manual Users have to manually select an input signal PC AV Mode Set to PC when connected to a PC Set to AV when connected to an AV device This function does not support Analog mode Display Time The OSD automatically disappears if no action is taken by the user You can determine the time to wait before the OSD is hidden 5...

Page 29: ...he 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 html ...

Page 30: ...u do not restart the computer after the installation The MagicTune icon may not appear depending on the computer system and the product specifications If the shortcut icon does not appear press the F5 key Restrictions and Problems with the Installation MagicTune The installation of MagicTune may be affected by the graphics card motherboard and the networking environment System Requirements OS Wind...

Page 31: ...nge 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 ...

Page 32: ...o not restart the computer after the installation The MultiScreen icon may not appear depending on the computer system and the product specifications If the shortcut icon does not appear press the F5 key Restrictions and Problems with the Installation MultiScreen The MultiScreen installation may be affected by the graphics card motherboard and the networking environment Operating System OS Windows...

Page 33: ...nd 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 D Sub cable from the product 3 Turn the product on 4 If the product is working properly the Check Signal Cable message appears In this case if a blank screen is displayed again make sure that there is no problem with the PC and the connection The p...

Page 34: ... while using a PC the screen may not be displayed because some graphics cards do not output the video signal In this case reboot the PC while the DVI cable is connected THE ON SCREEN ADJUSTMENT MENU OSD DOES NOT APPEAR Did you cancel the screen adjustment Check if the OSD Adjustment Lock function is set to Off THE COLOR IS WEIRD THE PICTURE IS DISPLAYED IN BLACK AND WHITE Is the entire screen disp...

Page 35: ...stall the device driver referring to the descriptions about the driver installation Check if all the Plug Play VESA DDC functions are sup ported referring to the User Manual of the graphics card Install the device driver referring to the descriptions about the driver installation WHEN I LOOK AT THE EXTERIOR EDGES OF THE PRODUCT SMALL ALIEN SUBSTANCES APPEAR ON IT Since this product is designed so ...

Page 36: ...ttings Windows ME 2000 Change the resolution by selecting Con trol Panel Display Settings For more information refer to the User Manual of the com puter or the graphics card How can I use the power saving function Windows XP Configure it by selecting Control Panel Appearance and Themes Display Screen Saver Set ting or configure it in the BIOS Setup of the computer Windows ME 2000 Configure it by s...

Page 37: ...I Audio Out 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 164 MHz Analog Digital Power Supply This product supports 100 240 V Since the standard voltage may differ from country to country please check the label on the back of the product Less than 30Ap p at AC 120V or 50Ap p at AC 220V Signal Cable 29pin DVI A to D sub cable Detachable 24pin DVI D to...

Page 38: ...r saving mode When the product is in power saving mode the power is not turned off and you can turn the screen on again by pressing any key or clicking the mouse However the power saving function only works when the product is connected to a computer that provides the power saving function If there is no power cut off switch the power consumption is 0 only when the power cord is disconnected STATE...

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Page 42: ...t possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal please sepa rate these items from other types of waste and recycle them responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of mate rial resources Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product or their local government office for details of where and how they can take these items for...

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