SyncMaster B2230HD B2330HD B2430HD LCD TV 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 Care 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. • The contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice for performance improvement.
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1-2 Care and Maintenance External Surface and Screen Maintenance Clean the product with a soft dry cloth. • Avoid cleaning 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. • Avoid scratching the screen with your fingernails or a sharp object. • Avoid cleaning the product by spraying water onto it. If water enters the product, it may result in fire, electric shock or a problem with the product.
1-3 Safety Precautions Icons used for safety precautions ICON NAME Warning Caution MEANING 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. 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. Make sure to use only the power cord supplied by our company. In addition, do not use the power cord of another electric appliance. • 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. Connect the power plug to a wall outlet that can be easily reached.
Avoid installing the product where children may reach it. • • If a child touches the product, the product may fall and this may result in injury. Bend the outdoor antenna cable downwards at the location where it comes in the house so that rainwater does not flow in. • If rainwater enters the product, it may result in electric shock or fire. Since the front part is heavier, install the product on a flat and stable surface. Install the antenna far away from any high voltage cables.
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. If you can't get the product clean with just the supplied cloth, use a soft, damp cloth with a "monitor-exclusive cleansing agent" and wipe the product with it. • When cleaning the product, disconnect the power cord and clean the product with the supplied cleaning 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 moving the product by holding only the power cord or signal cable.
Keep the small accessories in a location out of the reach of 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. When using headphones or earphones, do not turn the volume too high. • • Otherwise, it may result in a problem with the product or injury.
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 at a later stage.
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. Insert the Stand Connector into the Stand Base 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 base 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 face down.
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 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. 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 base to separate it from the Stand connector.
2-4 Attaching a Wall Mount/Desktop Stand Attaching a Wall Mount/Desktop Stand(not supplied) This product complies with 75 mm x 75 mm (2.95 x 2.95 inches) VESA specifications. . Wall/Desktop Stand Mount . Wall mount kit/desktop stand (not supplied) 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 face down. 3.
2-5 Connecting to a Computer 1. Connect the product to a PC depending on the video output supported by the PC. The connecting part may differ depending on the product model. When the graphics card provides a D-Sub (analog) output • Connect the [PC IN] port of the product to the D-Sub port of the PC with the D-Sub cable. When the graphics card provides a DVI (digital) output • Connect the [HDMI (DVI) IN] port of the product to the DVI port of the PC with the HDMI to DVI cable.
2. Connect the [HDMI/PC/DVI-D AUDIO IN] port on the rear side of the monitor to the sound card of the PC. 3. To use the monitor, connect the power cable to a power outlet and the [POWER] port on the monitor. (The input voltage is switched automatically.
• You may enjoy clear and quality sound from the computer sound card using the monitor's speakers. (You don't need to install separate speakers for your computer.) • You may get a blank screen depending on the type of video card you are using if you connect the D-sub cables simultaneously to one computer.
2-6 Using it as a TV You may view television programs on the monitor if it is connected to an antenna or cable system without installing any separate TV reception hardware or software on your computer. 1. Connect the cable or TV antenna cable to the [ANT IN] port on the rear side of the monitor. • When using an indoor antenna/cable terminal: Check the antenna terminal on the wall and then connect the antenna/cable TV cable.
2-7 Connecting an HDMI cable Connect the HDMI OUT port of the AV device (Blu-Ray/DVD/Cable/Satellite box) to the [HDMI (DVI) IN] terminal of the monitor using the HDMI cable. Press the [SOURCE] button at the front of the monitor or on the remote control to select mode. You do not need to make a separate audio connection when connecting via HDMI.
2-8 Connecting Using a DVI to HDMI Cable 1. Connect the DVI output terminal of an external device to the [HDMI (DVI) IN] terminal of the monitor using a DVI to HDMI cable. 2. Connect the red and white plugs of an RCA to stereo (for PC) cable to the same colored audio output terminals of the digital output device, and connect the opposite plug to the [HDMI/PC/DVI-D AUDIO IN] terminal of the product. Press the [SOURCE] button at the front of the monitor or on the remote control to select mode.
2-9 Connecting a Component cable 1. Connect the VIDEO OUT port of the AV device (DVD/VCR/Cable/Satellite box) to the [COMPONENT IN / AV IN (PR, PB, Y)] input ports using a component video cable [PR, PB,Y]. 2. Connect the audio port of the AV device (DVD/VCR/Cable/Satellite box) to the [AUDIO IN (R-AUDIO-L)] port of the monitor. Press the [SOURCE] button at the front of the monitor or on the remote control to select the mode.
2-10 Connecting AV Devices 1. Connect the port of the AV device (DVD/VCR/Cable/Satellite box/Camcorder) to the [AUDIO IN (R-AUDIO-L)] port of the product. 2. Connect the video output terminal of the AV device and the [COMPONENT IN / AV IN (PR, PB, Y)] of the monitor using a video cable. 3. Select using the [SOURCE] button on the remote. The audio-video cables shown here are usually included with a Camcorder. (If not, check your local electronics store.
2-11 Connecting to an Amplifier Connect the [DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL)] terminal of your monitor to the optical input of your amplifier using an optical cable. • 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.
2-12 Connecting Headphones Connect your headphones to the Headphone connection terminal.
2-13 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, 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 Plug & Play Feature When the TV is initially powered on, basic settings proceed automatically and subsequently. 1. Press the [POWER ] button on the remote control. • You can also use the [ • The message
