User Manual C27F591FD The colour and the appearance may differ depending on the product, and the specifications are subject to change without prior notice to improve the performance. The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice to improve quality. ⓒ Samsung Electronics Samsung Electronics owns the copyright for this manual. Use or reproduction of this manual in parts or entirety without the authorization of Samsung Electronics is prohibited.
Table of contents Before Using the Product Securing the Installation Space Precautions for storage 4 4 Safety Precautions Symbols Cleaning Electricity and Safety Installation Operation 4 4 5 5 6 7 Preparations Parts Control Panel Direct Key guide Function Key Guide Changing Brightness, Contrast and Sharpness settings Changing the Volume setting Reverse Side Adjusting the Product Tilt Anti-theft Lock Precautions for moving the monitor 9 9 10 11 Installation Attaching the Stand Removing the Stand 16 16
Table of contents Setup and Reset Troubleshooting Guide Sound Volume Sound Mode Select Sound 27 27 27 27 FreeSync 28 Eco Saving Plus 29 Off Timer 29 PC/AV Mode 30 Specifications Source Detection 30 General 35 Key Repeat Time 30 Standard Signal Mode Table 36 Power LED On 30 Reset All 30 Information 30 Installing the Software Easy Setting Box Restrictions and Problems with the Installation System Requirements 31 31 31 Requirements Before Contacting Samsung Customer Service Centre
Chapter 01 Before Using the Product Securing the Installation Space Safety Precautions Ensure some space around the product for ventilation. An internal temperature rise may cause fire and damage the product. Be sure to allow the amount of space as shown below or greater when installing the product. Caution RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN Caution : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. (OR BACK) ――The exterior may differ depending on the product.
Cleaning ――Exercise care when cleaning as the panel and exterior of advanced LCDs are easily scratched. ――Take the following steps when cleaning. Electricity and Safety Warning 1 Power off the product and computer. •• Do not use a damaged power cord or plug, or a loose power socket. 2 Disconnect the power cord from the product. •• Do not use multiple products with a single power socket. ――Hold the power cable by the plug and do not touch the cable with wet hands.
Installation Warning Caution •• DO NOT PLACE CANDLES, INSECT REPELLANTS OR CIGARETTES ON TOP OF THE PRODUCT. DO NOT INSTALL THE PRODUCT NEAR HEAT SOURCES. •• Do not drop the product while moving. •• Do not install the product in poorly ventilated spaces such as a bookcase or closet. •• Install the product at least 10cm away from the wall to allow ventilation. •• Keep the plastic packaging out of the reach of children. -- Children may suffocate.
Operation Warning •• There is a high voltage inside the product. Never disassemble, repair or modify the product yourself. -- Contact Samsung Customer Service Centre for repairs. •• To move the product, first disconnect all the cables from it, including the power cable. •• If the product generates abnormal sounds, a burning smell or smoke, disconnect the power cord immediately and contact Samsung Customer Service Centre.
Caution •• Leaving the screen fixed on a stationary image for an extended period of time may cause afterimage burn-in or defective pixels. -- Activate power-saving mode or a moving-picture screen saver if you will not be using the product for an extended period of time. •• Disconnect the power cord from the power socket if you do not plan on using the product for an extended period of time (vacation, etc). -- Dust accumulation combined with heat can cause a fire, electric shock or electric leakage.
Chapter 02 Preparations Parts Icons Description Multi directional button that helps navigate. JOG Button ――The JOG button is located on the rear left side of the product. The button can be used to move up, down, left or right, or as Enter. Control Panel This LED is power status indicator and works as ――The colour and shape of parts may differ from what is shown. Specifications are subject to change without notice to •• Power On (Power button): Off improve quality.
Direct Key guide ――The shortcut button screen (OSD menu) shown below is displayed only when the monitor screen is turned on, the computer resolution changes, or the input source changes. ――The function buttons page shows if Eye Saver Mode is enabled. : On : Off Analog mode HDMI, DisplayPort mode Brightness Brightness Auto Adjustment Volume Volume Features Features Eye Saver Mode Off ――Analog mode option •• : Adjust Brightness, Contrast, Sharpness.
Function Key Guide ――To enter the main menu or to use other items, press the JOG button to display the Function Key Guide. You can exit by pressing the JOG button again. UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT: Move to the item you want. The description for each item will appear when the focus changes. PRESS(ENTER): The selected item will be applied. Return Icons Description Selects to change the input signal by moving the JOG button in the Function Key Guide screen.
When the monitor displays nothing (i.e. Power saving mode or Non-signal mode), 2 direct keys for control source and power could be used as below. JOG Button Power saving/Non-signal mode UP Source Change Down PRESS(ENTER) for 2 seconds Power Off When the monitor displays the Main menu the JOG Button could be used as below. JOG Button Action UP/DOWN Move the option Exit the Main menu. LEFT Close Sublist without saving value. Value decreases in the slider. RIGHT PRESS(ENTER) Move to next depth.
Changing Brightness, Contrast and Sharpness settings Changing the Volume setting You can adjust Brightness, Contrast or Sharpness by moving the JOG button up or down, if no OSD menu is displayed. You can adjust Volume by moving the JOG button left or right, if no OSD menu is displayed. 50 Volume Sharpness Mute 100 Brightness Contrast ――The displayed image may differ depending on the model. ――The displayed image may differ depending on the model.
Reverse Side Adjusting the Product Tilt ――The colour and shape of parts may differ from what is shown. Specifications are subject to change without notice to ――The colour and shape of parts may differ from what is shown. Specifications are subject to change without notice to improve quality. improve quality. -2° (±2°) - 20° (±2°) Port Description Connects to a PC using a DP cable. •• You can adjust the product tilt. Connects to a source device using an HDMI cable or HDMI-DVI cable.
Anti-theft Lock Precautions for moving the monitor ――An anti-theft lock allows you to use the product securely even in public places. ――The locking device shape and locking method depend on the manufacturer. Refer to the user guide provided with your anti-theft locking device for details. To lock an anti-theft locking device: •• Do not directly apply pressure on the screen. •• Do not hold the screen when moving the monitor.
Installation Attaching the Stand ――Before assembling the product, place the product down on a flat and stable surface so that the screen is facing downwards. : The product is curved. Placing pressure on the product when on a flat surface may damage the product. When the product is on the ground facing up or down, do not put pressure on it. 1 Place the protective Styrofoam (cushion) included in the package on the floor and place the product facing down on the Styrofoam, as shown in the image.
Removing the Stand ――Before assembling the product, place the product down on a flat and stable surface so that the screen is facing downwards. : The product is curved. Placing pressure on the product when on a flat surface may damage the product. When the product is on the ground facing up or down, do not put pressure on it. 1 Place the protective Styrofoam (cushion) included in the package on the floor and place the product facing down on the Styrofoam, as shown in the image.
Chapter 03 Connecting and Using a Source Device Pre-connection Checkpoints Connecting and Using a PC ――Before connecting a source device, read the user manual provided with it. Select a connection method suitable for your PC. The number and locations of ports on source devices may differ from device to device. ――Do not connect the power cable before connecting all other cables. ――Connecting parts may differ in different products. ――Provided ports may vary depending on the product.
Connection Using the HDMI Cable HDMI IN Connection Using an DP Cable DP IN ――A DP cable shorter under 1.5 m in length is recommended. Using a cable longer than 1.5 m can affect the picture quality. Connection Using an HDMI-DVI Cable Connecting to Headphones HDMI IN AUDIO IN ――Use headphones when activating sound with a D-SUB + AUDIO, HDMI-HDMI or DP cable. ――The audio function is not supported if the source device is connected using the HDMI-DVI cable.
Correct posture to use the product Connecting the Power 1 2 3 Use the product in the correct posture as follows: •• Straighten your back. •• Adjust the angle so light does not reflect on the screen. 1 Connect the power cable to the DC power adapter. Then, connect the DC power adapter to the DC 14V port on the back of the product. 2 Next, connect the power cable to the power outlet. 3 Press the JOG button on the back of the monitor to turn it on.
Driver Installation ――You can set the optimum resolution and frequency for this product by installing the corresponding drivers. ――To install the latest version of the product driver, download it from the Samsung Electronics website at http://www.samsung.com. Setting Optimum Resolution An information message about setting optimum resolution will appear if you power on the product for the first time after purchase. Select a language on the product and change the resolution on your PC to the optimum setting.
Chapter 04 Screen Setup Configure the screen settings such as brightness. A detailed description of each function is provided. Refer to your product for details. SAMSUNG MAGIC Bright In PC mode This menu provides an optimum picture quality suitable for the environment where the product will be used. •• Standard: Obtain a picture quality suitable for editing documents or using Internet. ――This menu is not available when Eco Saving Plus is enabled.
Brightness Color You can adjust the general brightness of the picture. (Range: 0~100) Adjust the tint of the screen. A higher value will make the picture appear brighter. ――This menu is not available when SAMSUNGBright is set to Cinema or Dynamic Contrast mode. ――This menu is not available when SAMSUNGBright is set to Dynamic Contrast mode. ――This menu is not available when Game Mode is enabled. ――This menu is not available when Eco Saving Plus is enabled.
SAMSUNG MAGIC Upscale Eye Saver Mode MAGICUpscale function can enhance the layers of the picture details and the vividness of the picture. SAMSUNG Set to an optimum picture quality suitable for eye relaxation. The function has more obvious effects on low-resolution pictures. TÜV Rheinland “Low Blue Light Content” is a certification for products which meet requirements for lower blue light levels.
Picture Size Screen Adjustment Change the picture size. ――This menu is only available when Picture Size is set to Screen Fit in AV Mode. In PC mode •• Auto: Display the picture according to the aspect ratio of the input source. When a 480P or 576P or 720P or 1080P signal is input in AV mode and the monitor can display normally, select Screen Fit to adjust horizontal position in 0-6 levels. ――Coarse, Fine: This function is only available in Analog mode.
Chapter 05 Adjusting OSD (On Screen Display) settings A detailed description of each function is provided. Refer to your product for details. Transparency Position Set the transparency for the menu windows. Adjust the menu position. OnScreen Display Transparency 한국어 On Configure the transparency of the menu windows. Position Language Display Time English Language Set the menu language. 20 sec ――A change to the language setting will only be applied to the onscreen menu display.
Chapter 06 Setup and Reset A detailed description of each function is provided. Refer to your product for details. Sound Volume Adjust the Volume controlling the JOG button LEFT/RIGHT. System Sound Mode Sound FreeSync Off Eco Saving Plus Off •• Standard: Selects the normal sound mode. •• Music: Emphasizes music over voices. Off Timer •• Movie: Provides the best sound for movies. PC/AV Mode Source Detection Auto Key Repeat Time Acceleration •• Clear Voice: Emphasizes voices over other sounds.
FreeSync The models in the Graphic Cards list supports FreeSync FreeSync technology is solution that eliminates screen tearing without all the usual lag and latency. This feature will eliminate screen tearing and lag during game play. Improve your gaming experience. FreeSync is only available in HDMI mode. Make sure to install the latest official graphics drivers from AMD that support FreeSync. ――For additional AMD graphics card models that support the FreeSync feature, visit the official AMD website.
Eco Saving Plus The Eco Saving Plus function reduces power consumption by controlling the electric current used by the monitor panel. ――This option is not available when SAMSUNGBright is in Dynamic Contrast mode. MAGIC ――This menu is not available when Game Mode is enabled. ――This menu is not available when Eye Saver Mode is enabled. •• Off: Deactivate the Eco Saving Plus function. •• Auto: The power consumption will automatically be reduced by about 10% over the current setting.
PC/AV Mode Power LED On Set PC/AV Mode to AV. The picture size will be enlarged. Configure the settings to enable or disable the power LED located at the lower part of the product. This option is useful when you view a movie. •• Working: The power LED is on when the product is turned on. •• Set to PC when connected to a PC. •• Stand-by: The power LED is on when the product is turned off. •• Set to AV when connected to an AV device. •• If you connect a PC using a HDMI-DVI cable, set to DVI PC.
Chapter 07 Installing the Software Easy Setting Box System Requirements OS Easy Setting Box Hardware •• Windows 7 32Bit/64Bit •• At least 32MB of memory •• Windows 8 32Bit/64Bit •• At least 60MB of free space on the hard disk drive •• Windows 8.1 32Bit/64Bit Easy Setting Box enables users to use the monitor by partitioning multiple sections. To install the latest version of Easy Setting Box, download it from the Samsung Electronics website at http://www.samsung.com.
Chapter 08 Troubleshooting Guide Requirements Before Contacting Samsung Customer Service Centre ――Before calling Samsung Customer Service Centre, test your product as follows. If the problem persists, contact Samsung Customer Service Centre. Check the following. Installation issue (PC mode) The screen keeps switching on and off. Check the cable connection between the product and PC, and ensure the connectors are locked.
Not Optimum Mode is displayed. Video playback is choppy. This message appears when the signal from the graphics card exceeds the maximum resolution or frequency for the product. Playback of high-definition large video files can be choppy. This may be because the video player is not optimized for the computer resource. Change the maximum resolution and frequency to suit the product performance, referring to Standard Signal Mode Table (P.36). Try playing the file on another video player.
Q&A ――Refer to the user manual for your PC or graphics card for further instructions on adjustment. How can I change the frequency? Set the frequency on your graphics card. •• Windows 7: Go to Control Panel Appearance and Personalization •• Windows 8(Windows 8.
Chapter 09 Specifications General Model Name C27F591FD Size 27 Class (27.0 Inches / 68.6 cm) Display area 597.888 mm (H) x 336.312 mm (V) 23.5 Inches (H) x 13.2 Inches (V) Pixel Pitch 0.3114 mm (H) x 0.3114 mm (V) 0.01226 Inches (H) x 0.01226 Inches (V) Maximum Pixel Clock 148.5 MHz Power Supply AC 100 - 240 V ~ (+/- 10 %), 50/60 Hz ± 3 Hz ――Plug-and-Play This monitor can be installed and used with any Plug-and-Play compatible systems.
Standard Signal Mode Table Synchronization Resolution Horizontal Frequency 30 – 81 kHz Vertical Frequency 48 – 72 Hz Optimum resolution 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz Maximum resolution 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz If a signal that belongs to the following standard signal modes is transmitted from your PC, the screen will automatically be adjusted. If the signal transmitted from the PC does not belong to the standard signal modes, the screen may be blank even though the power LED turns on.
Resolution Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) Pixel Clock (MHz) Sync Polarity (H/V) VESA, 1920 x 1080 67.500 60.000 148.500 +/+ ――Horizontal Frequency The time required to scan a single line from the left to the right side of the screen is called a horizontal cycle. The reciprocal number of a horizontal cycle is called horizontal frequency. Horizontal frequency is measured in kHz.
Chapter 10 Appendix Responsibility for the Pay Service (Cost to Customers) A Product damage caused by customer's fault ――When the service is requested, in spite of in warranty, we may charge you for a visit from a service technician in the •• External impact or drop. following cases. Not a product defect Cleaning of the product, Adjustment, Explanation, Re-installation and etc. •• If a service technician gives instructions on how to use product or simply adjusts options without disassembling product.