SyncMaster 152MP / 172MP
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Failure to follow directions noted by this symbol could result in bodily harm or damage to equipment.
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When not used for extended periods of time, set your PC to DPMS. If using a screen saver, set it to the active screen mode.
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z This may cause an electric shock or fire.
Do not pull the plug out by the wire nor touch the plug with wet hands.
z This may cause an electric shock or fire.
Use only a properly grounded plug and receptacle.
z 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.
z This may cause an electric shock or fire.
Disconnect the plug from the outlet during storms or lightening or if it is not used for a long period of time.
z Failure to do so may cause an electric shock or fire.
Do not connect too many extension cords or plugs to an outlet.
z This may cause a fire.
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Do not cover the vents on the monitor cabinet.
z Bad ventilation may cause a breakdown or fire.
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z An electric shock or fire could result inside the monitor.
Do not drop the monitor when moving it.
z This may cause damage to the product or human body.
Place the monitor on a flat and stable surface.
z The monitor can cause injury by falling.
Set down the monitor carefully.
z It could be damaged or broken.
Do not place the monitor face down.
z The
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When cleaning the monitor case or the surface of the
Do not spray detergent directly on the monitor.
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.
z A dirty connector can cause an electric shock or fire.
Do not set a glass of water, chemicals or any small metal objects on the monitor.
zThis may cause damage, electric shock or a fire.
zIf a foreign substance gets into the monitor, disconnect the plug and then contact a service center.
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Do not remove cover(or back). No user serviceable parts inside.
zThis may cause an electric shock or a fire.
zRefer 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.
z This may cause an electric shock or fire.
Do not place any heavy objects on the monitor.
z This may cause an electric shock or a fire.
For each hour of looking at the monitor, you should let your eyes rest for 5 minutes.
z This will reduce eye fatigue.
Do not use or store inflammable substances near the monitor.
z This may cause an explosion or fire.
Do not try to move the monitor by pulling on the wire or the signal cable.
zThis may cause a breakdown, electric shock or a fire due to damage to the cable.
Do not move the monitor right or left by pulling only the wire or the signal cable.
zThis may cause a breakdown, electric shock or a fire due to damage to the cable.
Never insert anything metallic into the monitor openings.
z This may cause an electric shock, fire or injury.
Keep all power adaptors apart.
z Possible fire hazard.
Keep power adaptor away from any other heat source.
z Possible fire hazard.
Remove and discard vinyl bag from power adaptor before use.
z Possible fire hazard.
Always keep power adaptor in
If you view a fixed screen for an extended period of time, residual image or blurriness may appear.
zChange 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.
English > Main > Introduction > Unpacking
Please make sure the following items are included with your monitor. If any items are missing, contact your dealer.
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Front
Rear
Remote Control
Monitor
Remote Control
Sold separately
TV Tuner Box
English > Main > Introduction > Front
For detailed information concerning the monitor functions, refer to User Controls under Adjusting Your Monitor. The monitor's front configuration may vary slightly depending on the monitor model.
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PIP(Picture in Picture)?
Feature allowing one program to be viewed on the entire screen while one or more programs play in small windows superimposed over the base program. PIP is also referred to as Split Windows.
English > Main > Introduction > Rear
For detailed information concerning cable connections, refer to Connecting Cables under Setup.
The monitor's rear configuration may vary slightly depending on the monitor model.
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Remote Control
A. PC Connection Terminal
1. Power Connection Terminal (14V DC)
2. Computer Connection Terminal (15 Pin
3. Audio Connection Terminal (Audio (ST))
B. AV Connection Terminal
1. AV right audio / video connection terminal (L,R)
2.
C. Antenna Connection Terminal (When TV is connected)
D. Headphone connection terminal
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Remote Control
English > Main > Introduction > Remote Control
For detailed information of the Remote Control Unit functions, refer to Adjusting Your Monitor > User Controls > User Control Buttons > Remote Control buttons.
The remote control's configuration may vary slightly depending on the monitor model.
The Remote control may function within a range of 0.23 to 33 feet (7cm to 10m) and 30 degrees to the left and right of the monitor's Remote Control Reception sensor.
Button Names | Replacing Batteries | Usage
1. Button Names
1.Power button
2.PC mode button
3.
4.Video mode button
5.Audio mode button
6.PIP Position button
7.PIP Size button
8.
9.
10.Menu button
11.Exit button
12.Mute button
13.Channel button
14.Display button
15.Previous channel button
16.Auto button
17.Channel search button
18.
19.Caption button (Not supported)
2. Replacing Batteries
1.Slide out the cover pressing part marked .
2.Insert the batteries matching their polarities (+,
3.Slide in the cover.
Connecting Your Monitor Installing the Monitor Driver Installing a VESA base
English > Main > Setup > Connecting Your Monitor > Connecting to a Computer
Connecting to a Computer
Connecting to other devices
Turn on your computer and monitor. If your monitor displays an image, installation is complete.
1. Connecting to a Computer
1.Connect the power cord to the DC adapter and connect the adapter jack to the DC POWER port on the back of your monitor.
2.Connect the signal cable to the video port on your computer.
3.Connect the audio cable for your monitor to the audio port on the back of your computer.
4.Turn on both your computer and the monitor.
5.You may enjoy clear and quality sound from the computer sound card using the monitor speakers. (You don't need to install any separate speakers for your computer.)
Contact a local Samsung Electronics service center to buy optional items.
Connecting Your Monitor Installing the Monitor Driver Installing a VESA base
English > Main > Setup > Connecting Your Monitor > Connecting to other devices
Connecting to a Computer
Connecting to other devices
AV input devices like DVDs, VCRs or Camcorders as well as your computer may be connected to the monitor. For detailed information on connecting AV input devices, refer to User Controls under Adjusting Your Monitor.
Connecting AV Devices | Connecting TV | Connecting to a Macintosh | Connecting Headphone
1. Connecting AV Devices
The monitor has AV connection terminals to connect AV input devices like DVDs, VCRs or Camcorders. You may enjoy AV signals as long as the monitor is turned on.
1.Input devices such as DVDs, VCRs or Camcorders are connected to the Video or
2.Connect the Audio (R) and Audio (L) terminals of a DVD, VCR or Camcorders to the monitor's R and L audio input terminals using audio cables.
3.Select Video or
4.Then, start the DVD, VCR or Camcorders with a DVD disc or tape inserted.
2.Connecting TV (Connect a TV tuner box(option) )
With a TV tuner box(option), you can watch TV simply by hooking up the monitor to an antenna or to your cable box. There is no need to buy a TV card which connects to a PC, or additional hardware or software.
1.Connect the antenna or the cable box to the TV tuner box(option), using the "ANTENNA" terminal on the tuner box.
2.Remove the TV Tuner Box cover from the rear of the monitor.
3.Insert the connected tuner box into the slot and firmly tighten the two screws using a coin to lock the box in place. (Loose screws may cause a blank screen or picture noise)
4.Replace the TV Tuner Box cover.
5.Turn on the monitor.
6.Select TV using Source button among the external signal adjustment buttons.
7.Select a desired TV channel.
As this product is designed for PAL or SECAM signals only, you cannot view TV programs in countries where NTSC signals are used.
3. Connecting to a Macintosh
1.Connect the power cord to the DC adapter and then connect the adapter jack to the DC POWER port on the monitor. (Voltage is automatically adjusted by the power adaptor.)
2.Connect the signal cable to the
3.For older model Macintoshes, you need to adjust the resolution control DIP switch on the Macintosh adapter (optional) referring to the switch configuration table shown on its rear.
4.Turn on the monitor and Macintosh.
Contact a local Samsung Electronics service center to buy optional items.
4. Connecting Headphone
You may connect your headphones to the monitor.
1. Connect your headphones to the
Connecting Your Monitor Installing the Monitor Driver Installing a VESA base
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Manual
When prompted by the operating system for the monitor driver, insert the
Prepare a blank disk and download the driver program file at the Internet web site shown here.
z Internet web site :
Windows ME | Windows XP/2000
1. Windows ME
Refer to "Installing the Monitor Driver and User Manual"
1.Insert CD into the
2.Click "Windows ME Driver"
3.Choose your monitor model in the model list, then click the "OK" button.
4. Click the "Install" button in the "Warning" window.
5. Monitor driver installation is completed.
2. Windows XP/2000
Refer to "Installing the Monitor Driver and User Manual"
1.Insert CD into the
2.Click "Windows XP/2000 Driver".
3.Choose your monitor model in the model list, then click the "OK" button.
4. Click the "Install" button in the "Warning" window.
5.If you can see following Message window, then click the "Continue Anyway" button. Then click "OK" button.
This monitor driver is under a certified MS logo. This installation will not damage your system. The certified driver will be posted on Samsung Monitor Homepage
6. Monitor driver installation is completed.
Connecting Your Monitor Installing the Monitor Driver Installing a VESA base
English > Main > Setup > Installing the Monitor Driver > Manual
Automatic
Manual
When prompted by the operating system for the monitor driver, insert the
Prepare a blank disk and download the driver program file at the Internet web site shown here.
z Internet web site :
To install the monitor driver manually, follow the procedures explained below after checking your operating system.
Windows XP | Windows 2000 | Windows Me | Windows NT | Linux
1.Microsoft?? Windows?? XP Operating System
1.Insert CD into the
2.Click "Start" "Control Panel" then click the "Appearance and Themes" Icon.
3. Click "Display" icon and choose the "Settings" tab then click "Advanced..".
4. Click the "Properties" button on the "Monitor" tab and select "Driver" tab.
5. Click "Update Driver.." and select "Install from a list or.." then click "Next" button.
6. Select "Don't search ,I will.." then click "Next" and then click "Have disk".
7.Click the "Browse" button then choose A:(D:\Driver)and choose your monitor model in the model list and click the "Next" button.
8.If you can see following "Message" window, then click the "Continue Anyway" button. Then click "OK" button.
This monitor driver is under a certified MS logo. This installation will not damage your system. The certified driver will be posted on Samsung Monitor Homepage
9. Click the "Close" button then click "OK" button continually.
10.Monitor driver installation is completed.
2.Microsoft?? Windows?? 2000 Operating System
*When you can see "Digital Signature Not Found" on your monitor, follow these steps.
1.Choose "OK" button on the "Insert disk" window.
2.Click the "Browse" button on the "File Needed" window.
3.Choose A:(D:\Driver)then click the "Open" button and then click "OK" button.
*How to install
1.Click "Start" , "Setting" , "Control Panel".
2.Double click the "Display" Icon.
3.Choose the "Settings" tab and then click "Advanced..".
4.Choose "Monitor".
Case 1: If the "Properties" button is inactive, it means your monitor is properly configured.
Please stop installation.
Case 2: If the "Properties" button is active, click the "Properties" button then follow next steps continually.
5.Click "Driver" and then click on "Update Driver.." then click on the "Next" button.
6.Choose "Display a list of the known drivers for this device so that I can choose a specific driver" then click "Next" and then click "Have disk".
7.Click the "Browse" button then choose A:(D:\Driver).
8.Click the "Open" button, then click "OK" button.
9.Choose your monitor model and click the "Next" button then click "Next" button.
10.Click the "Finish" button then the "Close" button.
If you can see the "Digital Signature Not Found" window then click the "Yes"button. And click the "Finish" button then the "Close" button.
3.Microsoft?? Windows?? Millennium Operating System
1.Click "Start" , "Setting" , "Control Panel".
2.Double click "Display" icon.
3.Select the "Settings" tab and click "Advanced Properties" button.
4.Select the "Monitor" tab.
5.Click the "Change" button in the "Monitor Type" area.
6.Choose "Specify the location of the driver".
7.Choose "Display a list of all the driver in a specific location.." then click "Next" button.
8.Click the "Have Disk" button
9.Specify A:(D:\Driver)then click "OK" button.
10.Select "Show all devices" and choose the monitor that corresponds to the one you connected to your computer and click "NEXT". Click "NEXT" again and "FINISH" to complete installation.
11.Continue choosing "CLOSE" button and "OK" button until you close the Display Properties dialogue box. (You may get a screen with a warning or other message, just click the appropriate option for your monitor.)
4.Microsoft?? Windows?? NT 4.0 Operating System
1.Click Start, Settings, Control Panel, and then
2.In Display Registration Information window, click Settings Tab and then click All Display Modes.
3.Select a mode that you wish to use (Resolution, Number of colors and Vertical frequency) and then click OK.
4.Click Apply button if you see the screen working normally after clicking Test. If the screen is not normal, change to a different mode (lower mode of resolution, colors or frequency).
If there is no Mode at All Display Modes, select the level of resolution and vertical frequency by referring to the Preset Display Modes in the user guide.
5. Linux Operating System
To execute
1.Press Enter at the first and the second screen after executing the X86Config file.
2.The third screen is for setting your mouse.
3.Set a mouse for your computer.
4.The next screen is for selecting a keyboard.
5.Set a Keyboard for your computer.
6.The next screen is for setting your monitor.
7.First of all, set a horizontal frequency for your monitor. (You can enter the frequency directly.)
8.Set a vertical frequency for your monitor. (You can enter the frequency directly.)
9.Enter the model name of your monitor. This information will not affect the actual execution of X- Window.
10.You have finished setting up your monitor.
Execute
Connecting Your Monitor Installing the Monitor Driver Installing a VESA base
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Folding or removing the base
Installing a VESA base
This monitor supports various types of
Folding the base | Removing the base
1. Folding the base
The monitor may be reclined from 0 to 90 degrees. When fully folded (reclined), the base becomes a handy holder for moving the monitor around.
1.Lay the LCD monitor
2.Disconnect the monitor cables.
3.Fully recline the monitor backward pressing the FOLD button.
4.Reconnect the monitor cables.
You may install a VESA base when the monitor base is fully folded.
2. Removing the base
You can separate the base from the monitor.
1.Lay the LCD monitor
2.Disconnect the monitor cables.
3.Remove the four bolts that fasten the base to the monitor.
4.Reconnect the monitor cables.
You may install a VESA base when the monitor base is separated.
Connecting Your Monitor Installing the Monitor Driver Installing a VESA base
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Folding or removing the base
Installing a VESA base
The monitor supports VESA mounting standard for use with various VESA mounting devices. This monitor accepts a 75mm x 75mm
You need to fold the monitor base before installing a VESA base.
Align the four bolt holes (1) on the monitor base with the holes (2) on the VESA base and then fasten the base with the four bolts (3) supplied.
Only the supplied bolts should be used.
Samsung Electronics will not be responsible for damages caused by using a base other than those specified.
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User control buttons
| Source Buttons |
1.PC mode button
Switches from Video mode to PC mode.
2.PIP mode button
In PC Mode, turns on Video or TV screens in PIP mode. Using this function, you may view a Video or TV program while performing PC work. (PIP mode button works in PC mode only.)
To switch Screen modes:[PC + TV] [PC + Video] [PC +
3.Video mode button
Switches from PC mode to Video mode. The image size automatically switches to Full when Video mode is on.
To switch Screen modes: [TV] [Video]
4.Audio mode button
Adjusts Audio mode. You may switch to the Audio signal for the current display mode when the wrong audio is playing.
To switch Screen modes: [PC] [TV] [Video] (Press here to view Screen Mode Switching Animation Clips)
| Control Buttons |
For more information on the screen adjustment functions, refer to
5.Power button / Power indicator
Use this button to turn the monitor on and off. Power Indicator shows PowerSaver mode by green blinking. Refer to Specifications > PowerSaver.
6. + CH / - CH button
Moves from one menu item to another vertically or adjusts selected menu values. In TV mode, selects TV channels. For more information, refer to
7.VOL - / VOL + button
Moves from one menu item to another horizontally or adjusts selected menu values. Also adjusts the audio volume. For more information, refer to
8.Menu() button
Use this button to open the OSD and activate a highlighted menu item.
9.Exit button
Exit button exits from the menu screen or closes screen adjustment menu.
28.Auto button
Auto button adjusts the screen automatically. For more information, refer to
| Remote Control Buttons |
For more information on the screen adjustment functions, refer to
1.Power button
2.PC button
3.
4.Video button
5.Audio button
6.PIP Position button
7.PIP Size button
8.
9.
10.Menu button
11.Exit button
12.Mute button
13.Channel button
14.Display button
15.Previous channel button
16.Auto button
17.Channel search button
18.
19.Caption button (Not supported)
1Power button
Use this button to turn the monitor on and off.
See the Source Buttons above.
6PIP Position button
Adjusts the location of Video image in PIP mode. Press VOL - / VOL + , + CH / - CH buttons to adjust the location up and down or left and right.
7PIP Size button
Adjusts the PIP image size in PIP mode. Use the VOL - / VOL + buttons to exit PIP mode, or reduce or enlarge the PIP screen.
See the Control Buttons above.
12Mute button
Pauses (mutes) the audio output temporarily. The audio resumes if Mute or VOL - / VOL + button is pressed in the Mute mode.
13Channel button
Selects TV channels in the TV mode. You may use this button in PIP mode as well.
14Display button
Shows a Video Source, Audio Source, current channel number, an audio type and Speaker Mute ON/OFF on the upper right corner of the screen.
15Previous channel button
This button is used to return to the immediately previous channel.
16Auto button
Adjusts the screen display automatically. For more information, refer to
17Channel search button
Automatically scans and registers TV channels available (viewable) in the current location. For detailed information on adjusting the TV screen, refer to OSD Functions > TV Screen.
18
When you press this button, current audio mode is displayed on the lower left corner of the screen.(Only TV Screen)
User Controls
Display
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User control buttons
Automatic Save | OSD Lock/Unlock | Volume | Channel
1. Automatic Save
The monitor display becomes more stabilized if adjusted by Auto Adjustment functions when the monitor is installed for the first time. Try Auto Adjustment before attempting Manual Adjustment. Ensure the clock frequency of the monitor matches that of the computer video card before carrying out Auto Adjustment.
When the Auto button is pressed, the monitor screen turns black and the Auto Adjustment screen appears as shown in the animated screen on the left.
To make the automatic adjustment function sharper, execute the 'AUTO' function while the AutoPattern.exe is on.
2. OSD Lock/Unlock
This function allows you to secure the current settings so that they cannot be inadvertently changed.
With the OSD screen off, push and hold the Menu button for at least 5 seconds to lock or unlock the controls.
The following functions are available even while the OSD menu is locked.
With the OSD screen off, push and hold the Menu button for five or more seconds to unlock the OSD settings.
This function is activated by pressing the Menu button on the front panel of the monitor. (It is not available by pressing the Menu button on the remote controller.)
3. Volume
When OSD is not on the screen, push the VOL - / VOL + button to adjust volume.
1.Push the button to decrease the volume.
2.Push the button to increase the volume.
4. Channel
When OSD is not on the screen, push the + CH / - CH button to select channel number.
1.Push the button to decrease the channel number.
2.Push the button to increase the channel number.
This function is available in TV or PC + TV (PIP) mode only. You need to connect a TV tuner box (option) to make PC+TV mode appear in TV mode or PIP mode.
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OSD Functions
Screen Adjustment Animation Clips
Characters and icons become highlighted in blue during adjustment for each menu.
PC Screen | TV Screen | Video Screen | OSD Control
1. PC Screen
For detailed information on Screen Adjustment in the PC mode, refer to PC Screen Adjustment Animation Clips.
Contrast
Adjust Contrast.
Brightness
Adjust Brightness.
Color Control
The tone of color can be changed from redish white to bluish white. The individual color components are also user customizable.
1)Mode 1: Plain white.
2)Mode 2: Reddish white.
3)Mode 3: Bluish white.
4)User Mode: User customizable.
5)Reset: Color parameters are replaced with the factory default values.
Image
This menu includes Image Lock, Image Size and Image Effect as its
1) Image Lock:
Image Lock is used to fine tune and get the best image by removing noises that creates unstable images with jitters and shimmers. If satisfactory results are not obtained using the Fine adjustment, use the Coarse adjustment and then use Fine again.
??? Coarse: Removes noise such as vertical stripes. Coarse adjustment may move the screen image area. You may relocate it to the center using the Horizontal Control menu.
??? Fine: Removes noise such as horizontal stripes. If the noise persists even after Fine tuning, repeat it after adjusting the frequency (clock speed).
???Information: Display current display mode.
???Reset: Image lock and position parameters are replaced with the factory default
values.
2) Image Effect
Image being displayed can be made softer or sharper.
???Sharpen more
???Sharpen
???Medium
???Soften
???Soften more
Position
This adjusts the screen location horizontally and vertically.
Sound
The monitor has a
1) Mode
???Custom : Choose Custom to recall your personalized settings.
-Bass : Emphasize low frequency audio.
-Treble : Emphasize high frequency audio.
???Standard : Choose Standard for the standard factory settings.
???Music : Choose Music when watching music videos or concerts.
???Movie : Choose Movie when watching movies.
???Speech : Choose Speech when watching a show that is mostly dialogue (i.e., news).
PIP
When external A/V devices such as VCR are connected to the monitor, PIP allows you to watch video from such devices in a small window
1)Size : Adjusts the PIP Screen Size
2)Position : Change PIP window position.
2.TV Screen
For detailed information on Screen Adjustment in TV mode, refer to TV Screen Adjustment Animation Clips. Screen Adjustment in TV mode does not affect the PC screen at all.
You can use this function only if your monitor is connected to a TV tuner box (option).
If the video adjustment icon is shown on the screen, your TV tuner box has not been properly connected to the monitor.
Picture
Controls Contrast, Brightness, Sharpness, Color and Tint of the TV image.
1)Mode
???Custom : Choose Custom to recall your personalized settings.
-Contrast : Adjust the contrast of TV without affecting PC RGB's contrast.
-Brightness : Adjust the brightness of TV without affecting PC RGB's brightness.
-Sharpness : Adjust the sharpness of TV image.
-Color : Change the richness of color.
-Tint : Change the tone of color.
???Dynamic : Choose Dynamic for viewing the TV during the day or when there is bright- light in the room.
???Standard : Choose Standard for the standard factory settings.
???Movie : Choose Movie when viewing the movie.
2)Color tone
???Normal
???Warm 1
???Warm 2
???Cool 1
???Cool 2
Sound
The monitor has a
1)Mode
???Custom : Choose Custom to recall your personalized settings.
-Bass : Emphasize low frequency audio.
-Treble : Emphasize high frequency audio.
???Standard : Choose Standard for the standard factory settings.
???Music : Choose Music when watching music videos or concerts.
???Movie : Choose Movie when watching movies.
???Speech : Choose Speech when watching a show that is mostly dialogue (i.e., news).
Channel
1) Auto Store :
You can scan the frequency ranges available on your television in your area and store all the channels found automatically. The following Countries are available.
: Beligie, Espania, Italia, Nederland, Schweiz, Sverige, UK, France, Deutschland, East Europe.
2) Manual Store :
You can scan the frequency ranges available on your television in your area and store all the channels found manually.
??? Color system: Adjust repeatedly until the color is of the best quality. (Auto
??? Sound system: Adjust repeatedly until the sound is of the best quality. (BG
???Search : The tuner scans the frequency range until the first channel or the channel that you selected is received on your screen.
???Channel : Choosing the air channel through the adjustment of up/down under the current
frequency.
???Prog. No : Inputting the appropriate program number on the screen.
???Store : It's used to restore the number user inputs.
3)Add/Delete
To select the required channel. To add or erase the desired channel by pressing the , or , button.
4) Fine Tune
To select the "Fine tune" and press the or button.
5) Sort
It's used to exchange the numbers of two channels.
Size
1) Normal
Sets the picture to 4:3 normal mode(This is the standard TV screen size.)
2) Wide
Sets the picture to 16:9 wide mode.
This feature does not work in PIP mode.
Sleep Timer
Automatically shuts off the screen at a
3. Video Screen
For detailed information on Screen Adjustment in the Video mode, refer to Video Screen Adjustment Animation Clips. Screen Adjustment in the Video mode does not affect the PC screen at all.
You can use this function only if your monitor is not connected to a TV tuner box.
Picture
Controls Contrast, Brightness, Sharpness, Color and Tint of the Video image.
1)Mode
???Custom : Choose Custom to recall your personalized settings.
-Contrast : Adjust the contrast of Video without affecting PC RGB's contrast.
-Brightness : Adjust the brightness of Video without affecting PC RGB's brightness.
-Sharpness : Adjust the sharpness of Video image.
-Color : Change the richness of color.
-Tint : Change the tone of color.
???Dynamic : Choose Dynamic for viewing the Video during the day or when there is bright- light in the room.
???Standard : Choose Standard for the standard factory settings.
???Movie : Choose Movie when viewing the movie.
2)Color tone
???Normal
???Warm 1
???Warm 2
???Cool 1
???Cool 2
Sound
The monitor has a
1)Mode
???Custom : Choose Custom to recall your personalized settings.
-Bass : Emphasize low frequency audio.
-Treble : Emphasize high frequency audio.
???Standard : Choose Standard for the standard factory settings.
???Music : Choose Music when watching music videos or concerts.
???Movie : Choose Movie when watching movies.
???Speech : Choose Speech when watching a show that is mostly dialogue (i.e., news).
Size
1) Normal
Sets the picture to 4:3 normal mode(This is the standard TV screen size.)
2) Wide
Sets the picture to 16:9 wide mode.
This feature does not work in PIP mode
Sleep Timer
Automatically shuts off the screen at a
4. OSD Control
Press the Exit button to make the menu disappear. The adjustments made are saved automatically as the menu screen disappears. The OSD
For detailed information on screen adjustment functions, refer to OSD Screen Adjustment Animation Clips.
Language
You can choose one of 8 languages. (English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Swedish, Portuguese, Nederlands)
Position
Move the OSD Window to the vertical and horizontal direction.
Halftone
Change the opaqueness of the background of the OSD.
Duration
The number of seconds that the OSD will remain visible before disappearing.
Beep
Press Beep to turn the beeping sound on/off when you press buttons.
User Controls
Display
SyncMaster 172MP
English > Main > Adjusting Your Monitor >
OSD Functions
Screen Adjustment Animation Clips
Characters and icons become highlighted in blue during adjustment for each menu.
PC Screen | TV Screen | Video Screen | OSD Control
1. PC Screen
For detailed information on Screen Adjustment in the PC mode, refer to PC Screen Adjustment Animation Clips.
Contrast
Adjust Contrast.
Brightness
Adjust Brightness.
Color Control
The tone of color can be changed from redish white to bluish white. The individual color components are also user customizable.
1)Mode 1: Plain white.
2)Mode 2: Reddish white.
3)Mode 3: Bluish white.
4)User Mode: User customizable.
5)Reset: Color parameters are replaced with the factory default values.
Image
This menu includes Image Lock, Image Size and Image Effect as its
1) Image Lock:
Image Lock is used to fine tune and get the best image by removing noises that creates unstable images with jitters and shimmers. If satisfactory results are not obtained using the Fine adjustment, use the Coarse adjustment and then use Fine again.
??? Coarse: Removes noise such as vertical stripes. Coarse adjustment may move the screen image area. You may relocate it to the center using the Horizontal Control menu.
??? Fine: Removes noise such as horizontal stripes. If the noise persists even after Fine tuning, repeat it after adjusting the frequency (clock speed).
???Information: Display current display mode.
???Reset: Image lock and position parameters are replaced with the factory default
values.
2) Image Effect
Image being displayed can be made softer or sharper.
???Sharpen more
???Sharpen
???Medium
???Soften
???Soften more
Position
This adjusts the screen location horizontally and vertically.
Sound
The monitor has a
1) Mode
???Custom : Choose Custom to recall your personalized settings.
-Bass : Emphasize low frequency audio.
-Treble : Emphasize high frequency audio.
???Standard : Choose Standard for the standard factory settings.
???Music : Choose Music when watching music videos or concerts.
???Movie : Choose Movie when watching movies.
???Speech : Choose Speech when watching a show that is mostly dialogue (i.e., news).
PIP
When external A/V devices such as VCR are connected to the monitor, PIP allows you to watch video from such devices in a small window
1)Size : Adjusts the PIP Screen Size
2)Position : Change PIP window position.
2.TV Screen
For detailed information on Screen Adjustment in TV mode, refer to TV Screen Adjustment Animation Clips. Screen Adjustment in TV mode does not affect the PC screen at all.
You can use this function only if your monitor is connected to a TV tuner box (option).
If the video adjustment icon is shown on the screen, your TV tuner box has not been properly connected to the monitor.
Picture
Controls Contrast, Brightness, Sharpness, Color and Tint of the TV image.
1)Mode
???Custom : Choose Custom to recall your personalized settings.
-Contrast : Adjust the contrast of TV without affecting PC RGB's contrast.
-Brightness : Adjust the brightness of TV without affecting PC RGB's brightness.
-Sharpness : Adjust the sharpness of TV image.
-Color : Change the richness of color.
-Tint : Change the tone of color.
???Dynamic : Choose Dynamic for viewing the TV during the day or when there is bright- light in the room.
???Standard : Choose Standard for the standard factory settings.
???Movie : Choose Movie when viewing the movie.
2)Color tone
???Normal
???Warm 1
???Warm 2
???Cool 1
???Cool 2
Sound
The monitor has a
1)Mode
???Custom : Choose Custom to recall your personalized settings.
-Bass : Emphasize low frequency audio.
-Treble : Emphasize high frequency audio.
???Standard : Choose Standard for the standard factory settings.
???Music : Choose Music when watching music videos or concerts.
???Movie : Choose Movie when watching movies.
???Speech : Choose Speech when watching a show that is mostly dialogue (i.e., news).
Channel
1) Auto Store :
You can scan the frequency ranges available on your television in your area and store all the channels found automatically. The following Countries are available.
: Beligie, Espania, Italia, Nederland, Schweiz, Sverige, UK, France, Deutschland, East Europe.
2) Manual Store :
You can scan the frequency ranges available on your television in your area and store all the channels found manually.
??? Color system: Adjust repeatedly until the color is of the best quality. (Auto
??? Sound system: Adjust repeatedly until the sound is of the best quality. (BG
???Search : The tuner scans the frequency range until the first channel or the channel that you selected is received on your screen.
???Channel : Choosing the air channel through the adjustment of up/down under the current
frequency.
???Prog. No : Inputting the appropriate program number on the screen.
???Store : It's used to restore the number user inputs.
3)Add / Delete
Adds or Delete channels from the memory.
4) Fine Tune
Due to weak signals or an incorrect antenna configuration, some of the channels may not be tuned correctly.
5) Sort
It's used to exchange the numbers of two channels.
Size
1) Normal
Sets the picture to 4:3 normal mode(This is the standard TV screen size.)
2) Wide
Sets the picture to 16:9 wide mode.
3) Zoom
Magnifies the size of the picture on screen.
This feature does not work in PIP mode.
Sleep Timer
Automatically shuts off the screen at a
3. Video Screen
For detailed information on Screen Adjustment in the Video mode, refer to Video Screen Adjustment Animation Clips. Screen Adjustment in the Video mode does not affect the PC screen at all.
You can use this function only if your monitor is not connected to a TV tuner box.
Picture
Controls Contrast, Brightness, Sharpness, Color and Tint of the Video image.
1)Mode
???Custom : Choose Custom to recall your personalized settings.
-Contrast : Adjust the contrast of Video without affecting PC RGB's contrast.
-Brightness : Adjust the brightness of Video without affecting PC RGB's brightness.
-Sharpness : Adjust the sharpness of Video image.
-Color : Change the richness of color.
-Tint : Change the tone of color.
???Dynamic : Choose Dynamic for viewing the Video during the day or when there is bright- light in the room.
???Standard : Choose Standard for the standard factory settings.
???Movie : Choose Movie when viewing the movie.
2)Color tone
???Normal
???Warm 1
???Warm 2
???Cool 1
???Cool 2
Sound
The monitor has a
1)Mode
???Custom : Choose Custom to recall your personalized settings.
-Bass : Emphasize low frequency audio.
-Treble : Emphasize high frequency audio.
???Standard : Choose Standard for the standard factory settings.
???Music : Choose Music when watching music videos or concerts.
???Movie : Choose Movie when watching movies.
???Speech : Choose Speech when watching a show that is mostly dialogue (i.e., news).
Size
1) Normal
Sets the picture to 4:3 normal mode(This is the standard TV screen size.)
2) Wide
Sets the picture to 16:9 wide mode.
3) Zoom
Magnifies the size of the picture on screen.
This feature does not work in PIP mode.
Sleep Timer
Automatically shuts off the screen at a
4. OSD Control
Press the Exit button to make the menu disappear. The adjustments made are saved automatically as the menu screen disappears. The OSD
For detailed information on screen adjustment functions, refer to OSD Screen Adjustment Animation Clips.
Language
You can choose one of 8 languages. (English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Swedish, Portuguese, Nederlands)
Position
Move the OSD Window to the vertical and horizontal direction.
Halftone
Change the opaqueness of the background of the OSD.
Duration
The number of seconds that the OSD will remain visible before disappearing.
Beep
Press Beep to turn the beeping sound on/off when you press buttons.
Check before calling for service Problems and Solutions
Q & A
English > Main > Troubleshooting > Check before calling for service
Check the following items yourself before calling for service. Contact the service center for problems that you cannot solve by yourself.
Maintenance and Cleaning | Symptoms & Recommended Actions
1.
Your monitor provides a self test feature that allows you to check whether your monitor is functioning properly.
1.Turn off both your computer and the monitor.
2.Unplug the video cable from the back of the computer.
3.Turn on the monitor.
The figure shown below ("Check Signal Cable") appears on a black background when the monitor is in its normal working condition though it does not sense any video signal: While in the
Failure of any of the boxes to appear indicates a problem with your monitor. This box also appears during normal operation if the video cable becomes disconnected or damaged.
4.Turn off your monitor and reconnect the video cable; then turn on both your computer and the monitor.
If your monitor screen remains blank after using the previous procedure, check your video controller and computer system; your monitor is functioning properly.
2. Video mode not supported
This indicates the display resolution or refresh rate is not properly set on your computer video card. Reboot the computer in Safe Mode and select "Default" in the "Refresh Rate Unknown" box while setting Adapter for Display Properties.
Contact the computer dealer or manufacturer for information on Safe Mode Booting.
Refer to Specifications > Preset Timing Modes for the resolutions or frequencies that are supported by the monitor.
Sometimes the screen turns black without the ???Video mode not supported??? message appearing on the screen. This indicates the monitor is set for a frequency out of range or the PowerSaver mode is on.
3. Display Adapter Driver
Display adapter refers to the computer video card driver. If the adapter is not properly set, you cannot adjust resolution, frequency or color and you cannot install the monitor driver.
1.Checking Adapter Driver
Click Start Settings Control Panel Display Settings Advanced Adapter.
If "Default" or a wrong product model is indicated, it means that the adapter driver is not properly installed. Install the adapter driver again according to the information provided by the computer or
video card manufacturers.
2. Installing Adapter Driver
The instructions given below are for general circumstances. For specific issues, contact the relevant computer or video card manufacturers.
1)Click Start Settings Control Panel Display Settings Advanced Adapter Update Driver Next Display a list of the known drivers for this device so that I can choose a specific driver Next Have Disk (Insert Video Card Driver diskette) OK Next Next Finish.
2)In case you have Adapter Driver Setup file on your computer:
Run Setup.exe or Install.exe, which is found in the Adapter Driver Setup file.
4.Maintenance and Cleaning
1.Maintaining the Monitor Case
Clean with a soft cloth after disconnecting the power cord.
zDo not use benzene, thinner or other flammable substances, or a wet cloth.
zWe recommend a Samsung cleansing agent is used to prevent damage to the screen.
2.Maintaining the Flat Panel Display Screen Clean with a soft cloth (cotton flannel) smoothly.
zNever use acetone, benzene or thinner.
(They may cause flaws or deformation of the screen surface.)
zThe user will be required to pay costs and related expenses for repair of damages caused by him/her.
5.Symptoms and Recommended Actions
A monitor recreates visual signals received from the PC. Therefore, if there is trouble with the PC or the video card, this can cause the monitor to become blank, have poor coloring, noise, Video mode not supported, etc. In this case, first check the source of the problem, and then contact a service center or your dealer.
1.Check if the power cord and the cable are properly connected to the computer.
2.Check if the computer beeps more than 3 times when booting.
(If it does, request an
3.If you installed a new video card or if you assembled the PC, check if you installed the adapter (video) driver and the monitor driver.
4.Check if the scanning ratio of the video screen is set at 75Hz or 85Hz. (Do not exceed 60Hz when using the maximum resolution.)
5.If you have problems in installing the adapter (video) driver, boot the computer in Safe Mode, remove the Display Adapter at the "Control Panel, System, Device Administrator" and then reboot the computer to reinstall the adapter (video) driver.
Check before calling for service Problems and Solutions
Q & A
The following table lists possible problems and their solutions. Before calling for service, check the information in this section to see if you can remedy any problems yourself. If you do need assistance, please call the phone number on the warranty card, the phone number on the Information section or contact your dealer.
Installation | Screen | Audio | Remote Control
1. Problems related to Installation
Problems related to the monitor installation and their solutions are listed.
2. Problems related to Screen
Problems related to the monitor screen and their solutions are listed.
Picture rolls vertically.
Image is not clear. Picture is blurred.
Picture image is unstable and vibrates.
zCheck if the signal cable is securely connected. Connect it again securely.(Refer to Connecting to a Computer)
zRun Frequency Coarse and Fine tuning.
zTurn on again after removing all accessories (video extension cable, etc.)
zSet resolution and frequency to the recommended ranges. 15 inch model (1024 x 768 @ 60Hz), 17 inch model (1280 x 1024 @ 60Hz)
zCheck if the resolution and frequency set for the computer video card falls in the range supported by the monitor. If not, reset them referring to the current Display Mode under the
3. Problems related to Audio
Problems related to audio signals and their solutions are listed below.
Sound level is too low.
zCheck the volume level. (Refer to the Volume)
zIf the volume is still too low after turning the control to its maximum, check the volume control on the computer sound card or software program.
Sound is too high pitched or too low pitched
z Adjust the Treble and Bass to appropriate level.
4. Problems related to Remote Control
Problems related to the remote control and their solutions are listed.
The remote control buttons do not respond.
zCheck the battery polarities
zCheck if the batteries have been exhausted.
zCheck if the power is on.
zCheck if the power cord is securely connected.
zCheck if a special fluorescent or neon lamp is on in the vicinity.
Check before calling for service Problems and Solutions
Q & A
English > Main > Troubleshooting > Q & A
Frequently asked questions are summarized here for your reference.
Do not leave any remains of the detergent nor scratch the case. Do not allow any water to go inside the monitor.
General
PowerSaver
Preset Timing
Modes
SyncMaster 152MP
English > Main > Specifications > General Specifications
Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
General
RGB Analog, Composite H/V,
Separate H / V sync, TTL level positive or negative
TV / Video
Power Consumption
48.0 W (Maximum)
Power Saving
Less than 2W
Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight
358.6 x 175.5 x 361.5 mm (when stand is not foleded ) 358.6 x 51.0 x 402.6 mm ( when stand is not foled ) 358.6 x 51.0 x 350.6 mm / 3.45 kg ( Without stand )
VESA Mounting Interface
75mm x 75mm (for use with Specialty(Arm) Mounting hardware.)
General
PowerSaver
Preset Timing
Modes
SyncMaster 152MP
English > Main > Specifications > General Specifications
Environmental considerations
Plug and Play Capability
This monitor can be installed on any Plug & Play compatible system. Interaction of the monitor and computer systems will provide the best operating conditions and monitor settings. In most cases, monitor installation will proceed automatically, unless the user wishes to select alternate settings.
Dot Acceptable
TFT LCD panel manufactured by using advanced semiconductor technology with precision of 99.999% above is used for this product. But the pixels of RED, GREEN, BLUE and WHITE color seem to be bright sometimes or some of black pixels could be seen. This is not from bad quality and you can use it without uneasiness.
General
PowerSaver
Preset Timing
Modes
SyncMaster 172MP
English > Main > Specifications > General Specifications
Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
General
RGB Analog, Composite H/V,
Separate H / V sync, TTL level positive or negative
TV / Video
Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight
412.0 x 203.0 x 414.5 mm (when stand is not foleded )
412.0 x 58.5 x 472.0 mm ( when stand is not foled )
412.0 x 58.5 x 407.5 mm / 4.85 kg ( Without stand )
VESA Mounting Interface
100mm x 100mm (for use with Specialty(Arm) Mounting hardware.)
Environmental considerations
General
PowerSaver
Preset Timing
Modes
SyncMaster 172MP
English > Main > Specifications > General Specifications
Plug and Play Capability
This monitor can be installed on any Plug & Play compatible system. Interaction of the monitor and computer systems will provide the best operating conditions and monitor settings. In most cases, monitor installation will proceed automatically, unless the user wishes to select alternate settings.
Dot Acceptable
TFT LCD panel manufactured by using advanced semiconductor technology with precision of 99.999% above is used for this product. But the pixels of RED, GREEN, BLUE and WHITE color seem to be bright sometimes or some of black pixels could be seen. This is not from bad quality and you can use it without uneasiness.
General
PowerSaver
Preset Timing
Modes
SyncMaster 152MP
English > Main > Specifications > PowerSaver
This monitor has a
This monitor is EPA ENERGY STAR?? compliant and ENERGY2000 compliant when used with a computer equipped with VESA DPMS functionality.
As an ENERGY STAR?? Partner, SAMSUNG has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR?? guidelines for energy efficiency.
General
PowerSaver
Preset Timing
Modes
SyncMaster 172MP
English > Main > Specifications > PowerSaver
This monitor has a
This monitor is EPA ENERGY STAR?? compliant and ENERGY2000 compliant when used with a computer equipped with VESA DPMS functionality.
As an ENERGY STAR?? Partner, SAMSUNG has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR?? guidelines for energy efficiency.
General
PowerSaver
Preset Timing
Modes
SyncMaster 152MP
English > Main > Specifications > Preset Timing Modes
If the signal transferred from the computer is the same as the following Preset Timing Modes, the screen will be adjusted automatically. However, if the signal differs, the screen may go blank while the power LED is on. Refer to the video card manual and adjust the screen as follows.
Horizontal Frequency
The time to scan one line connecting the right edge to the left edge of the screen horizontally is called Horizontal Cycle and the inverse number of the Horizontal Cycle is called Horizontal Frequency. Unit: kHz
Vertical Frequency
Like a fluorescent lamp, the screen has to repeat the same image many times per second to display an image to the user. The frequency of this repetition is called Vertical Frequency or Refresh Rate. Unit: Hz
General
PowerSaver
Preset Timing
Modes
SyncMaster 172MP
English > Main > Specifications > Preset Timing Modes
If the signal transferred from the computer is the same as the following Preset Timing Modes, the screen will be adjusted automatically. However, if the signal differs, the screen may go blank while the power LED is on. Refer to the video card manual and adjust the screen as follows.
Horizontal Frequency
The time to scan one line connecting the right edge to the left edge of the screen horizontally is called Horizontal Cycle and the inverse number of the Horizontal Cycle is called Horizontal Frequency. Unit: kHz
Vertical Frequency
Like a fluorescent lamp, the screen has to repeat the same image many times per second to display an image to the user. The frequency of this repetition is called Vertical Frequency or Refresh Rate. Unit: Hz
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U.S.A. :
Samsung Computer Products Customer Service 400 Valley Road, Suite 201, Mt. Arlington, NJ 07856
Tel. :
Fax. :
BRAZIL :
Samsung Eletronica da Amazonia Ltda.
R. Prof. Manoelito de Ornellas, 303, Terro B
Chacara Sto. Antonio, CEP :
Sao Paulo, SP
SAC : 0800 124 421
http://www.samsung.com.br/
CANADA :
Samsung Electronics Canada Inc. 7037 Financial Drive Mississauga, Ontario L5N 6R3
Tel. :
Fax. : (905)
COLOMBIA :
Samsung Electronics Colombia Cra 9 No
Tel.:
Fax: (571) 618 - 2068
PANAMA :
Samsung Electronics Latinoamerica( Z.L.) S.A.
Calle 50 Edificio Plaza Credicorp, Planta Baja
Panama
Tel. : (507)
Tel :
PERU
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Tel:
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GERMANY :
TELEPLAN
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T.
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AUSTRALIA :
Samsung Electronics Australia Pty Ltd. Customer Response Centre
7 Parkview Drive, Homebush Bay NSW 2127 Tel : 1300 362 603 http://www.samsung.com.au/
ITALY :
Samsung Electronics Italia S.p.a. Via C. Donat Cattin, 5
20063 Cernusco s/Naviglio (MI) Servizio Clienti: 199.153.153
ESPA??A :
Samsung Electronics Comercial Iberica, S.A.
Ciencies,
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Tel. : (93) 261 67 00
Fax. : (93) 261 67 50
http://samsung.es/
United Kingdom :
Samsung Electronics (UK) Ltd. Samsung House, 225 Hook Rise South Surbiton, Surrey KT6 7LD
Tel. : (0208) 391 0168
Fax. : (0208) 397 9949
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THAILAND :
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SOUTH AFRICA :
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UKRAINE :
SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS REPRESENTATIVE OFFICE IN UKRAINE 4 Glybochitska str.
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Tel.
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SWEDEN/DENMARK/NORWAY/FINLAND :
Samsung Electronics AB
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SVERIGE
Bes??ksadress : Johanneslundsv??gen 4
Samsung support Sverige:
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Samsung support Norge:
Samsung support Finland:
Tel +46 8 590 966 00
Fax +46 8 590 966 50
http://www.samsung.se/
HUNGARY :
Samsung Electronics Magyar Rt. 1039, Budapest, Lehel u.
Fax: 36 1 453 1101 http://www.samsung.hu/
FRANCE :
SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS FRANCE Service Paris Nord 2
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Fax : 01 48 63 06 38 http://www.samsungservices.com/
PORTUGAL :
SAMSUNG ELECTRONICA PORTUGUESA S.A.
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Free Line 800 220 120 http://www.samsung.pt/
NETHERLANDS/BELGIUM/LUXEMBOURG :
Samsung Electronics Benelux B. V.
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Service and informatielijn ;
Netherlands :
CHILE :
SONDA S.A.
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http://www.sonda.com/
http://www.samsung.cl/
MEXICO :
Samsung Electronics Mexico S.A. de C.V.
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Del. Gustavo A. Madero C.P. 07700
Mexico D.F.
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Fax. 01 57 47 52 02
RFC: SEM950215S98
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Sync Signal
Sync (Synchronized) Signals refer to the standard signals that are required to display desired colors on the monitor. They are divided into Vertical and Horizontal Sync Signals. These signals display normal color images by the set resolution and frequency.
Types of Sync Signals
Dot Pitch
The image on a monitor is composed of red, green and blue dots. The closer the dots, the higher the resolution. The distance between two dots of the same color is called the 'Dot Pitch'. Unit: mm
Vertical Frequency
The screen must be redrawn several times per second in order to create and display an image for the user. The frequency of this repetition per second is called Vertical Frequency or Refresh Rate. Unit: Hz
Example: If the same light repeats itself 60 times per second, this is regarded as 60 Hz. In this case, flickering of the screen can be detected. To avoid this problem, there is a
Horizontal Frequency
The time to scan one line connecting the right edge to the left edge of the screen horizontally is called Horizontal Cycle. The inverse number of the Horizontal Cycle is called Horizontal Frequency. Unit: kHz
Interlace and
Showing the horizontal lines of the screen from the top to the bottom in order is called the
Plug & Play
This is a function that provides the best quality screen for the user by allowing the computer and the monitor to exchange information automatically. This monitor follows the international standard VESA DDC for the Plug & Play function.
Resolution
The number of horizontal and vertical dots used to compose the screen image is called 'resolution'. This number shows the accuracy of the display. High resolution is good for performing multiple tasks as more image information can be shown on the screen.
Example: If the resolution is 1024 X 768, this means the screen is composed of 1024 horizontal dots (horizontal resolution) and 768 vertical lines (vertical resolution).
A2
This system uses two carriers to transmit voice data. Countries such as South Korea and Germany use this system.
BTSC
Broadcast Television System Committee
The stereo broadcasting system that is used in most of the countries that have adopted the NTSC system, including the United States, Canada, Chile, Venezuela and Taiwan. It also refers to the organization that has been organized to promote its development and management.
EIAJ
Electronic Industries Association of Japan
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FCC Information | IC Compliance Notice | MPR II Compliance | European Notice (Europe only) | PCT Notice | VCCI |
FCC Information
User Instructions
The Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement includes the following warning:
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television receptions, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
zReorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
zIncrease the separation between the equipment and receiver.
zConnect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
zConsult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
User Information
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. If necessary, consult your dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions. You may find the booklet called How to Identify and Resolve Radio/TV Interference Problems helpful. This booklet was prepared by the Federal Communications Commission. It is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402, Stock Number
The party responsible for product compliance:
SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD America QA Lab of Samsung
3351 Michelson Drive,
Suite #290, Irvine, CA92612 USA Tel)
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Warning
User must use shielded signal interface cables to maintain FCC compliance for the product.
Provided with this monitor is a detachable power supply cord with IEC320 style terminations. It may be suitable for connection to any UL Listed personal computer with similar configuration. Before making the connection, make sure the voltage rating of the computer convenience outlet is the same as the monitor and that the ampere rating of the computer convenience outlet is equal to or exceeds the monitor voltage rating.
For 120 Volt applications, use only UL Listed detachable power cord with NEMA configuration
IC Compliance Notice
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian
Cet appareil Num??rique de classe B respecte toutes les exigences du R??glemont
MPR II Compliance
This monitor complies with SWEDAC(MPR II) recommendations for reduced electric and magnetic fields.
European Notice (Europe only)
Products with the CE marking comply with the EMC Directive(89/336/EEC), (92/31/EEC), (93/68/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community. Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European Norms:
zEN55022:1998+A1:2000 - Radio Frequency Interference
zEN55024:1998 - Electromagnetic Immunity
zEN55013:1990+A12:1994+A13:1996+A14:1999 - Radio Frequency Interference
zEN55020:1994+A11:1996+A12/A13/A14:1999 - Electromagnetic Immunity
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zEN60065:1997 or EN60095:1998 - Product Safety
PCT Notice
VCCI
This is a Class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment, it may cause radio interference. Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual.
AB general requirements
AB2 Written
Congratulations! You have just purchased a TCO'95 approved and labelled product! Your choice has provided you with a product developed for professional use. Your purchase has also contributed to reducing the burden on the environment and to the further development of
Why do we have
In many countries, environmental labelling has become an established method for encouraging the adaptation of goods and services to the environment.The main problem as far as monitors and other electronic equipment are concerned is that environmentally harmful substances are used both in the products and during their manufacture. Since it has not been possible so far for the majority of electronic equipment to be recycled in a satisfactory way, most of these potentially damaging substances sooner or later enter Nature.
There are also other characteristics of a monitor, such as energy consumption levels, that are important from both the working and natural environment viewpoints. Since all types of conventional electricity generation have a negative effect on the environment (acidic and
What does labelling involve?
This product meets the requirements for the TCO'95 scheme, which provides for international environmental labelling of monitors. The labelling scheme was developed as a joint effort by the TCO (The Swedish Confederation of Professional Employees), Naturskyddsforeningen (The Swedish Society for Nature Conservation) and NUTEK (The National Board for Industrial and Technical Development in Sweden).
The requirements cover a wide range of issues: environment, ergonomics, usability, emission of electrical and magnetic fields, energy consumption and electrical and fire safety.
The environmental demands concern among other things restrictions on the presence and use of heavy metals, brominated and chlorinated flame retardants, CFCs (freons), and chlorinated solvents. The product must be prepared for recycling and the manufacturer is obliged to have an environmental plan, which must be adhered to in each country where the company conducts its operations policy. The energy requirements include a demand that the monitor after a certain period of inactivity shall reduce its power consumption to a lower level, in one or more stages. The length of time to reactivate the monitor shall be reasonable for the user.
Labelled products must meet strict environmental demands, for example in respect of the reduction of electric and magnetic fields, along with physical and visual ergonomics and good usability.
TCO Development Unit
On the page this folder you will find a brief summary of the environmental requirements met by this product.
The complere environmental criteria document may be ordered from: TCO Development Unit
Fax: +46 8 782 92 07
Current information regarding
TCO'95 is a
Environmental Requirements
Brominated flame retardants are present in printed circuit boards, cables, wires, casings and housings. In turn, they delay the spread of fire. Up to thirty percent of the plastic in a computer casing can consist of flame retardant substances. These are related to another group of environmental toxins, PCBs, which are suspected to give rise to similar harm, including reproductive damage in fish eating birds and mammals, due to the bioaccumulative processes. Flame retardants have been found in human blood and researchers fear that disturbances in foetus development may occur.
z TCO'95 demand requires that plastic components weighing more than 25 grams must not contain organically bound chlorine and bromine.
Lead
Lead can be found in picture tubes, display screens, solders and capacitors. Lead damages the nervous system and in higher doses, causes lead poisoning.
z TCO'95 requirement Permits the inclusion of lead since no replacement has yet been developed.
Cadmium
Cadmium is present in rechargeable batteries and in the colour generating layers of certain computer displays. Cadmium damages the nervous system and is toxic in high doses.
z TCO'95 requirement states that batteries may not contain more than 25 ppm (parts per million) of cadmium. The
Mercury
Mercury is sometimes found in batteries, relays and switches. Mercury damages the nervous system and is toxic in high doses.
z TCO'95 requirement states that batteries may not contain more than 25 ppm (parts per million) of mercury. It also demands that no mercury is present in any of the electrical or electronics components concerned with the display unit.
CFCs (freons)
CFCs (freons) are sometimes used for washing printed circuit boards and in the manufacturing of expanded foam for packaging. CFCs break down ozone and thereby damage the ozone layer in the stratosphere, causing increased reception on Earth of ultraviolet light with consequent increased risks of skin cancer (malignant melanoma).
z The relevant TCO'95 requirement: Neither CFCs nor HCFCs may be used during the manufacturing of the product or its packaging.
Congratulations!
You have just purchased a TCO'99 approved and labelled product! Your choice has provided you with a product developed for professional use. Your purchase has also contributed to reducing the burden on the environment and also to the further development of environmentally adapted electronics products.
This product meets the requirements for the TCO'99 scheme which provides for an international environmental and quality labelling labelling of personal computers. The labelling scheme was developed as a joint effort by the TCO(The Swedish Confederation of Professional Employees), Svenska Naturskyddsforeningen(The Swedish Society for Nature Conservation), Statens Energimyndighet(The Swedish National Energy Administration) and SEMKO AB.
The requirements cover a wide range of issuse: environment, ergonomics, usability, reduction of electric and magnetic fields, energy consumption and electrical safety.
Why do we have environmentally labelled computers?
In many countries, environmental labelling has become an established method for encouraging the adaptation of goods and services to the environment. The main problem, as far as computers and other electronics equipment are concerned, is that environmentally harmful substances are used both in the products and during their manufacture. Since it is not so far possible to satisfactorily recycle the majority of electronics equipment, most of these potentially damaging substances sooner or later enter nature.
There are also other characteristics of a computer, such as energy consumption levels, that are important from the viewpoints of both the work (internal) and natural (external) environments. Since all methods of electricity generation have a negative effect on the environment (e.g. acidic and
What does labelling involve?
The environmental demands has been developed by Svenska Naturskyddsforeningen (The Swedish Society for Nature Conservation). These demands impose restrictions on the presence and use of heavy metals, brominated and chlorinated flame retardants, CFCs(freons)and chlorinated solvents, among other things. The product must be prepared for recycling and the manufacturer is obliged to have an environmental policy which must be adhered to in each country where the company implements its operational policy.
The energy requirements include a demand that the computer and/or display, after a certain period of inactivity, shall reduce its power consumption to a lower level in one or more stages. The length of time to reactivate the computer shall be reasonable for the user.
Below you will find a brief summary of the environmental requirements met by this product. The complete environmental criteria document may be ordered from:
TCO Development
Fax: +46 8 782 92 07
Email (Internet): development@tco.se
Current information regarding TCO'99 approved and labelled products may also be obtained via the Internet, using the address:
Environmental requirements
Flame retardants
Flame retardants are present in printed circuit boards, cables, wires, casings and housings. Their purpose is to prevent, or at least to delay the spread of fire. Up to 30% of the plastic in a computer casing can consist of flame retardant substances. Most flame retardants contain bromine or chloride, and those flame retardants are chemically related to another group of environmental toxins, PCBs. Both the flame retardants containing bromine or chloride and the PCBs are suspected of giving rise to severe health effects, including reproductive damage in
The relevant TCO'99 demand requires that plastic components weighing more than 25 grams must not contain flame retardants with organically bound bromine or chlorine. Flame retardants are allowed in the printed circuit boards since no substitutes are available.
Cadmium**
Cadmium is present in rechargeable batteries and in the
Mercury**
Mercury is sometimes found in batteries, relays and switches. It damages the nervous system and is toxic
in high doses. The relevant TCO'99 requirement states that batteries may not contain any mercury. It also demands that mercury is not present in any of the electrical or electronics components associated with the labelled unit. There is however one exception. Mercury is, for the time being, permitted in the back light system of flat panel monitors as today there is no commercially available alternative. TCO aims on removing this exception when a Mercury free alternative is available.
CFCs (freons)
The relevant TCO'99 requirement states that neither CFCs nor HCFCs may be used during the manufacture and assembly of the product. CFCs (freons) are sometimes used for washing printed circuit boards. CFCs break down ozone and thereby damage the ozone layer in the stratosphere, causing increased reception on earth of ultraviolet light with e.g. increased risks of skin cancer (malignant melanoma) as a consequence.
Lead**
Lead can be found in picture tubes, display screens, solders and capacitors. Lead damages the nervous system and in higher doses, causes lead poisoning. The relevant TCO'99 requirement permits the inclusion of lead since no replacement has yet been developed.
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**Lead, Cadmium and Mercury are heavy metals which are
Congratulations!
The display you have just purchased carries the TCO'03 Displays label. This means that your display is designed, manufactured and tested according to some of the strictest quality and environmental requirements in the world. This makes for a high performance product, designed with the user in focus that also minimizes the impact on our natural environment.
Some of the features of the TCO'03 Display requirements:
Ergonomics
Good visual ergonomics and image quality in order to improve the working environment for the user and to reduce sight and strain problems. Important parameters are luminance, contrast, resolution, reflectance, colour rendition and image stability.
Energy
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zElectrical safety
Emissions
zElectromagnetic fields
zNoise emissions
Ecology
zThe product must be prepared for recycling and the manufacturer must have a certified environmental management system such as EMAS or ISO 14 000
zRestrictions on
o chlorinated and brominated flame retardants and polymers o heavy metals such as cadmium, mercury and lead.
The requirements included in this label have been developed by TCO Development in cooperation with scientists, experts, users as well as manufacturers all over the world. Since the end of the 1980s TCO has been involved in influencing the development of IT equipment in a more
For more information, Please visit
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Natural Color Software Program
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One of the recent problems in using a computer is that the color of the images printed out by a printer or other images scanned by a scanner or a digital camera are not the same as those shown on the monitor.
The Natural Color S/W is the very solution for this problem. It is a color administration system developed by Samsung Electronics in association with Korea Electronics & Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI). This system is available only for Samsung monitors and makes the color of the images on the monitor the same as the printed or scanned images.
For more information, refer to Help (F1) in the software program.
How to install the Natural Color software
Insert the CD included with the Samsung monitor into the
Enter D:\color\eng\setup.exe and then press the <Entrer> key.
(If the drive where the CD is inserted is not D:\, enter the applicable drive.)
How to delete the Natural Color software program
Select [Setting]/[Control Panel] on the [Start] menu and then
Select Natural Color from the list and then click the [Add/Delete] button.
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For Better Display
1.Adjust computer resolution and screen injection rate (refresh rate) in control panel of computer as described below to enjoy the best quality of picture. You can have an uneven quality of picture in the screen if the best quality of picture is not provided in
{Resolution: 1024 x 768
{Vertical frequency (refresh rate): 60 Hz
2.TFT LCD panel manufactured by using advanced semiconductor technology with precision of 99.999% above is used for this product. But the pixels of RED, GREEN, BLUE and WHITE color seem to be bright sometimes or some of black pixels could be seen. This is not from bad quality and you can use it without uneasiness.
{For example, the number of TFT LCD pixels that is contained in this product are 2,359,296.
3.When you clean the monitor and the panel outside, please apply the recommended small amount of cleaner by using soft and dry cloth and polish it. Let LCD area not to be forced but to be scrubbed out softly. If excessive force is applied, you can have a stain on it.
4.If you are not satisfied with the quality of picture, you can get better quality of picture by executing "auto adjustment function" in display screen that is appeared as window termination button is pressed. If there's still noise after automatic adjustment, use FINE/COARSE adjustment function.
5.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.
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