SyncMaster P2450H

LCD MONITOR

quick start guide

Installing the Product

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.

Monitor CONTENTS

Installation Manual
Product Warranty (Not available in all locations)

User Manual

D-Sub Cable

Power Cord

Cleaning Cloth

Cable Arrangement Link

Stand Connector

Stand OPTIONAL PARTS

DVI Cable

HDMI Cable

The cleaning cloth is supplied with black high-glossy models only.

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 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.
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

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 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 shown in the figure.
Installing the Stand for the Wall Mount
This product provides a stand mount of 100 mm x 100 mm that complies with the VESA specifications.
A. Stand Mount B. 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. Align the groove of the part of the product that is to be connected to the stand with the groove in the stand (desk-top stand, wall mount stand or another stand) and firmly fix the stand by fastening the screw. If you use a screw that is longer than the standard specifications, the inside of the product may be damaged. For wall mounts that are not compatible with the standard VESA specifications, the length of the screw may differ depending on the corresponding specifications. Do not use screws that are incompatible with the standard VESA specifications and do not assemble them using excessive force. This may result in damage to the product or injury due to the product falling. The company shall not be held liable for any damage or injury. The company shall not be held liable for any damage to the product or injury caused by using a stand that is not compatible with the specified specifications or due to an installation not performed by an authorized installation engineer. When installing the product using a wall mount, purchase a wall mount that provides at least 10 cm of space from the wall. The company shall not be held liable for any problems caused by using a stand that is not compatible with the specified specifications. Use the wall mount according to the international specifications.

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 (analog) 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 (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 [POWER] port of the product and connect the other end of the power cord to the 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 both the DVI (<Digital>) and D-Sub (<Analog>) cables are connected, you can select the input signal <Analog/
Digital> by pressing the

button.

Connecting a HDMI cable
1. Connect the HDMI output port of your digital output device to the [HDMI] port of the product 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.
Connecting to an Amplifier
1. Connect the [DIGITAL AUDIO OUT] 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.

Kensington Lock

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. 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 ( direction ( ). ) and turn it in the locking

2. Connect the Kensington lock cable. 3. Tie the Kensington lock cable to a desk or heavy object. You can purchase the locking device from an electronics store, an online shop, or our service center.
Product Operating Buttons
Touch one of the operating buttons lightly. The LED buttons appear. ICON MENU 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. Off: If you press and hold the MENU button down for 5 seconds again, the OSD Adjustment Lock function is disabled. Even if the OSD Adjustment Lock function is activated, users can adjust the brightness and contrast and can set up the adjustment function assigned to the [ ]. / Use these buttons to navigate 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 <MagicBright> - <MagicColor> - <Color Effect> - <Image Size> You can set the function of the Customized Key by selecting "SETUP&RESET -> Customized Key" in the OSD. Use this button to control the brightness of the screen. In the <HDMI> mode, the sound conditioning is possible. Use this button to select a function. If you press the [ ] button when there is no OSD, the input signal (Analog/Digital/HDMI)
is switched. When the input signal is switched by pressing [ ] button or the product is turned on, a message displaying the selected input signal appears at the top left of the screen.) To select digital mode, you have to connect the product and the PC with the DVI cable.

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 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 recommended to minimize power consumption.

Troubleshooting

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 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 product is working properly.
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? Is the Check Signal Cable message displayed on the screen?
Check the connection status of the power cord. Check the cable connecting the PC and the product. If the message appears on the screen even if the cable is properly connected, recheck the input signal by pressing the button of the product. This occurs when the signal from the graphics card exceeds the maximum resolution or the maximum frequency of the product. In this case, set up the appropriate resolution and the frequency for the product.
Is the Not Optimum Mode message displayed on the screen?
Is a blank screen displayed and does the power LED blink at a 1 second interval?
This occurs when the power saving function is running. If you click the mouse or press any key, the screen will be turned on. If you connect the DVI cable when the PC has booted up or if you reconnect the DVI cable after disconnecting the cable 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.
Did you connect with a DVI cable?
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 displayed in the same color as if viewing the screen through a cellophane paper? Check the cable connection to the computer. Reinsert the graphics card into the computer completely. Check if the <Color Effect> is set to <Off>. Is the graphics card configured correctly? Set up the graphics card referring to the user manual.

THE DISPLAY AREA SUDDENLY MOVES TO AN EDGE OR TO THE CENTER. Did you change the graphics card or the driver? Did you change the resolution and frequency appropriate to the product? Please press the [AUTO] button to run the auto adjustment function. Set the resolution and the frequency to the appropriate values in the graphics card refer to the (Standard Signal Mode Table) Is the graphics card configured correctly? Set up the graphics card referring to the user manual. THE PICTURES ARE OUT-OF-FOCUS. Did you change the resolution and the frequency appropriate to the product? Set the resolution and the frequency to the appropriate values in the graphics card refer to the (Standard Signal Mode Table)
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 ME/XP/2000 : Set the color again by selecting Control Panel Display Settings. Is the graphics card configured correctly? Configure the color again in accordance with the new graphics card driver.
WHEN I CONNECT THE MONITOR, THE 'UNKNOWN MONITOR, PLUG&PLAY (VESA DDC) MONITOR FOUND' MESSAGE IS DISPLAYED. Did you install the device driver for the product? Check if all the Plug&Play (VESA DDC) functions are supported referring to the User Manual of the graphics card. Install the device driver referring to the descriptions about the driver installation. 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 that the color has a soft appearance by coating it with a transparent material over the black edges, such things may be seen. This is not a defect of the product. A BEEP, BEEP SOUND IS HEARD WHEN BOOTING THE COMPUTER. If the beep sound is generated 3 or more times when booting up the computer, please request service for the computer.
FAQ! PLEASE TRY THE FOLLOWING! You have to change the frequency of the graphics card. (For more information, refer to the User Manual of the computer or the graphics card.)
How can I change the frequency of the video signal?

How can I change the resolution?
Windows XP : Change the resolution by selecting Control Panel Appearance and Themes Display Settings. Windows ME/2000 : Change the resolution by selecting Control Panel

Display Settings.

(For more information, refer to the User Manual of the computer 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 Setting or configure it in the BIOS Setup of the computer. Windows ME/2000 : Configure it by selecting Control Panel
Display Screen Saver Setting or Configure
BIOS Setup of the computer.

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For more information, refer to the Windows user manual for the computer.

Samsung SyncMaster P2450H - 24"
widescreen - LCD display - TFT - 1920 x cd/m2 - 1000:1 - 70000:1 (dynamic) - 2 ms - HDMI, DVI-D, VGA - rose black

SPECIAL PRICE

$285.00
MSRP $383 Plus shipping, handling and applicable sales tax Samsung's ToC 50 series monitors consume one-third less power than their competitors - equal to planting four new trees per year, are manufactured without the use of lead or Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) which are harmful to the environment, and have a reduced carbon footprint through innovations in packaging, shipping and manufacturing. Plus, the power-off feature automatically shuts off the monitor when you're not using it, not only saving energy but also prolonging the monitor life. Continuing its legacy of delivering leading-edge technology combined with unique aesthetic design, these monitors are finely crafted. The high-gloss bezel actually changes color with the room's light. Turn it on, and the function button automatically fades off.
Main Specifications Product Description Device Type Color Dimensions (WxDxH) Diagonal Size Max Resolution Video Format Display Positions Adjustments Color Support Response Time Image Brightness Image Contrast Ratio Digital Video Standard Signal Input Microsoft Certification Compliant Standards Power Consumption Operational Environmental Standards General Display Type Dimensions Width Depth Height Enclosure Color Display LCD display / TFT active matrix With stand 22.8 in 7.5 in 16.9 in Rose black Samsung SyncMaster P2450H - LCD display - TFT - 24" LCD display / TFT active matrix Rose black 22.8 in x 7.5 in x 16.9 in - with stand 24" - widescreen 1920 x 1080 1080p (FullHD) Tilt 24-bit (16.7 million colors) 2 ms 300 cd/m2 1000:1 / 70000:1 (dynamic) Digital Visual Interface (DVI), High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) HDMI, DVI-D, VGA Compatible with Windows 7 Plug and Play, DDC-2B, TCO Displays 5.Watt ENERGY STAR Qualified
Diagonal Size Max Resolution Video Format Color Support Response Time Display Positions Adjustments Signal Input Features
24" - widescreen 1920 x 1080 1080p (FullHD) 24-bit (16.7 million colors) 2 ms Tilt HDMI, DVI-D, VGA OSD-Digital Display Director, power off timer, MagicTune, MagicWizard, HDCP, MagicBright 3
Image Image Brightness Image Contrast Ratio Image Max H-View Angle Image Max V-View Angle Video Input Analog Video Signal Digital Video Standard Expansion / Connectivity Interfaces 1 x VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) 1 x DVI-D - 24 pin digital DVI 1 x HDMI - 19 pin HDMI Type A RGB Digital Visual Interface (DVI), High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) 300 cd/m2 1000:1 / 70000:1 (dynamic) 170 160
Miscellaneous Flat Panel Mount Interface Features Compatible with Windows 7 Compliant Standards Power Form Factor Power Consumption Operational Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep Environmental Standards ENERGY STAR Qualified Dimensions & Weight Details Dimensions & Weight Details With stand - 22.8 in x 7.5 in x 16.9 in Without stand - 22.8 in x 2.5 in x 14.1 in Yes Internal 42 Watt 1 Watt 100 x 100 mm Wall mountable "Compatible with Windows 7" software and devices carry Microsofts assurance that these products have passed tests for compatibility and reliability with 32-bit and 64-bit Windows 7. Plug and Play, DDC-2B, TCO Displays 5.0