SyncMaster 242MP Install Drivers Install Programs Failure to follow directions noted by this symbol could result in bodily harm or damage to equipment. Prohibited Important to read and understand at all times Do not disassemble Disconnect the plug from the outlet Do not touch Grounding to prevent an electric shock Power When not used for an extended period of time, set your computer to DPMS. If using a screen saver, set it to the active screen mode. Do not use a damaged or loose plug. This may cause an electric shock or fire. Do not pull the plug out by the wire nor touch the plug with wet hands. This may cause an electric shock or fire. Use only a properly grounded plug and receptacle. An improper ground may cause electric shock or equipment damage. Do not excessively bend the plug and wire nor place heavy objects upon them, which could cause damage. This may cause an electric shock or fire. Do not connect too many extension cords or plugs to an outlet. This may cause fire. Installation Be sure to contact an authorized service center, when installing your monitor in a location with the heavy dust, high or low temperatures, high humidity, chemical substance and where it operates for 24 hours such as the airport, the train station or etc. Failure to do so may cause a serious damage to your monitor. Put your monitor in a location with low humidity and a minimum of dust. Failure to do so may cause an electric shock or fire inside the monitor. Do not drop the monitor when moving it. This may cause damage to the product or human body. Install the monitor base in a showcase or shelf so that the end of the base does not project beyond the showcase or shelf. Dropping the product may cause damage to the product or personal injury. Set down the monitor carefully. The monitor could be damaged or broken. Do not place the monitor face down. The TFT-LCD surface may be damaged. Installing a wall bracket must be done by a qualified professional. Installation by unqualified personnel may result in injury. Always use the mounting device specified in the owner's manual. When installing the product, make sure to keep it away from the wall (more than 10cm/4inch) for ventilation purposes. Poor ventilation may cause an increase in the internal temperature of the product, resulting in a shortened component life and degraded performance. To prevent rainwater from running along the outdoor antenna cable and entering the house, be sure the outdoor portion of the cable hangs down below the point of entry. If rainwater enters the product, it may cause an electric shock or fire. If you are using an outdoor antenna, be sure to put sufficient distance between your antenna and the electrical wires nearby so that they would not come in contact with each other in case the antenna is knocked over by strong wind. A knocked-over antenna may cause injury or an electric shock. Clean When cleaning the monitor case or the surface of the TFT-LCD screen, wipe with a slightly moistened, soft fabric. Do not spray water or detergent directly on the monitor. This may cause damage, electric shock or fire. Use the recommended detergent with a smooth cloth. If the connector between the plug and the pin is dusty or dirty, clean it properly with a dry cloth. A dirty connector may cause an electric shock or fire. Contact the Service Center or Customer Center for interior cleaning once a year. Keep the product's interior clean. Dust which has accumulated in the interior over an extended period of time may cause malfunction or fire. Others Do not remove cover (or back). This may cause an electric shock or fire. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. If your monitor does not operate normally - in particular, if there are any unusual sounds or smells coming from it - unplug it immediately and contact an authorized dealer or service. This may cause an electric shock or fire. Be careful not to let water drip into the monitor or expose the monitor to moisture. This may cause malfunction, an electric shock or fire. Especially avoid operating the monitor near water or outdoors where it could be exposed to snow or rain. If the monitor is dropped or the casing is damaged, turn the monitor off and unplug the power cord. The monitor may malfunction, causing an electric shock or fire. Then contact the Service Center . Disconnect the plug from the outlet during storms or lightening or if it is not used for a long period of time. Failure to do so may cause an electric shock or fire. Do not try to move the monitor by pulling only the wire or the signal cable. This may cause a breakdown, electric shock or fire due to damage to the cable. Do not move the monitor right or left by pulling only the wire or the signal cable. This may cause a breakdown, electric shock or fire due to damage to the cable. Do not cover the vents on the monitor cabinet. Bad ventilation may cause a breakdown or fire. Do not place water containers, chemical products or small metal objects on the monitor. This may cause malfunction, an electric shock or fire. If a foreign substance enters the monitor, unplug the power cord and contact the Service Center . Do not use or store inflammable substances near the monitor. This may cause an explosion or fire. Never insert anything metallic into the monitor openings. This may cause an electric shock, fire or injury. Do not insert metal objects such as chopsticks, wire and gimlet or inflammable objects such as paper and match into the vent, headphone port or AV ports. It may cause a fire or an electric shock. If an alien substances or water flows into the product, turn the product off, unplug the power connector from the wall outlet and contact the Service Center. If you view a fixed screen for an extended period of time, residual image or blurriness may appear. Change the mode to energy save or set a screensaver to moving picture when you need to be away from the monitor for an extended period of time. Adjust the resolution and frequency to the levels appropriate for the model. Inappropriate resolution may cause undesirable picture quality. 24 inch - 1920 X 1200 Keep the volume at a proper level when you use the headphones. Excessively loud volume levels may damage hearing. Watching the monitor continuously at a too close angle may result in eyesight damage. To ease eye strain, take at least a five-minute break after every hour of using the monitor. Do not use the monitor where it may be exposed to strong vibrations. Exposure to strong vibrations may be fire hazard and shorten the life of the monitor. When moving the monitor, turn off and unplug the power cord. Make sure that all cables, including the antenna cable and cables connecting to other devices, are disconnected before moving the monitor. Failure to disconnect cables may damage it and lead to fire or an electric shock. When you remove batteries from the remote, be careful that they are not swallowed by children. Keep batteries out of the reach of children. If swallowed, see a doctor immediately. When replacing batteries, place the batteries in the correct +/- polarity position as indicated on battery holder. Incorrect polarity may cause a battery to break or leak and could lead to fire, injury, or contamination (damage). Use only specified standard batteries. Do not use new and used batteries together. This may cause a battery to break or leak and could lead to fire, injury, or contamination (damage). The battery (and rechargeable battery) are not ordinary refuse and must be returned for recycling purposes. The customer is responsible for returning the used or rechargeable battery for recycling purposes as the consumer of the battery. The customer can return the used or rechargeable battery to a nearby public recycling center or to a store selling the same type of the battery or rechargeable battery. Please make sure the following items are included with your monitor. If any items are missing, contact your dealer. Contact a local dealer to buy optional items. Unpacking Monitor Manual Quick Setup Guide Warranty Card (Not available in all locations) User's Guide, Monitor Driver, Natural Color software Cable D-Sub Cable Power Cord Radio Antenna Audio Cable DVI Cable Others Remote Control Batteries (AAA X 2) Connector Side cover Speaker(Option) Speaker Speaker-cover Speaker-Stand Speaker Brackets Use only for the mounting type installation. Speaker-Audio cable Screws (Black 4EA, Silver 4EA) Speaker-Side cover Front 1. MENU 2. CH 3. - VOL + 4. / FM RADIO 5. SOURCE 6. PIP 7. Power button 8. Power indicator 9. Remote Control Sensor 1. MENU Use this button to open the on-screen menu and exit from the menu screen or close screen adjustment menu. 2. CH Moves from one menu item to another vertically or adjusts selected menu values. In TV mode, selects TV channels. >>Click here to see an animation clip 3. - VOL + Moves from one menu item to another horizontally or adjusts selected menu values. Adjusts the audio volume. >>Click here to see an animation clip 4. / FM RADIO : Activates a highlighted menu item. FM RADIO : Turns on/off FM Radio. In PC/DVI mode, sets only SOUND to FM Radio. In general Video SOURCE mode, sets to FM RADIO, turning off the screen. In areas where signal is weak, noise may occur while FM radio is broadcast. >>Click here to see an animation clip 5. SOURCE Switches from PC Mode to Video mode. Changing the source is allowed only in external devices that are connected to the monitor at the time. To switch Screen modes: [PC] [DVI] [TV] [Ext.] [AV] [S-Video] [Component] >>Click here to see an animation clip According to broadcasting type in each country, you may not be able to choose. Scart is mainly used in Europe. For more information > Broadcasting Systems 6. PIP ( Available in PC/DVI Mode Only ) In PC Mode, turns on Video or TV screens in PIP Mode. >>Click here to see an animation clip 7. Power button Use this button to turn the monitor on and off. 8. Power indicator Power Indicator shows PowerSaver mode by green blinking. 9. Remote Control Sensor Aim the remote control towards this spot on the Monitor. See PowerSaver described in the manual for further information regarding power saving functions. For energy conservation, turn your monitor OFF when it is not needed or when left unattended for long periods. Rear Remove the rear monitor cover before connecting to an external device. When it is connected, replace the cover. (The configuration at the back of the monitor may vary from product to product.) 1. DVI/PC IN 1. DVI cable terminal (input) 2. D-SUB(15 pin) cable terminal (input) 3. PC sound terminal (input) 2. COMPONENT IN 1. DVD/DTV sound input terminal (left/right) 2. DVD/DTV video input terminal (PR, PB,Y) 3. EXT(RGB) External device terminal - Scart is mainly used in Europe. As for EXT(RGB) port of the Monitor, it makes TV or Video signal input and output. 4. AV IN 1. External device sound input terminal 2. External device (video) input terminal 3. External device (S-video) input terminal 4. FM radio antenna terminall 5. Headphone / R-SPEAKER-L / ANT IN 1. Headphone sound output terminal 2. Speaker sound output terminal 3. TV antenna terminal For more information > Connecting TV 6. POWER Power terminal This product may be used with 100 ~ 240VAC(+/- 10%). See Connecting the Monitor for further information regarding cable connections. Remote Control The performance of the remote control may be affected by a TV or other electronic device operated near the monitor, causing malfunction due to interference with frequency. 1. POWER 2. Number button 3. +100, -/-4. + 5. MUTE 6. TTX/MIX 7. MENU 8. ENTER 9. FM RADIO 10. CH/P 11. SOURCE 12. INFO 13. EXIT 14. Up-Down Left-Right buttons 15. AUTO 16. P.MODE, M/B (MagicBrightTM) 17. P.SIZE 18. STILL 19. PIP 20. S.MODE 21. DUAL/MTS 22. PRE-CH 23. SOURCE 24. SIZE 25. POSITION 26. MAGIC-CH 1. POWER Use this button to turn the monitor on and off. 2. Number button Selects TV channels in the TV mode. You may use this button in PIP mode as well. 3. +100 Press to select channels over 100. For example, to select channel 121, press "+100", then press "2" and "1". -/-- (One/Two-Digit channel selection ) Use to select a channel numbered ten or over. Press this button, and the "--" symbol is displayed. Enter the two-digit channel number. -/-- is mainly used in Europe. 4. + Adjusts the audio volume. 5. MUTE Pauses (mutes) the audio output temporarily. Displays on the lower left corner of the screen. The audio resumes if Mute or + is pressed in the Mute mode. 6. TTX/MIX TV channels provide written information services via teletext. For more information > TTX / MIX TTX / MIX is mainly used in Europe. 7. MENU Use this button to open the on-screen menu and exit from the menu screen or close screen adjustment menu. 8. ENTER Activates a highlighted menu item. 9. FM RADIO Turns on/off FM Radio. In PC/DVI mod ...