SyncMaster 152x/172x
Main Page On-Screen Display Safety Instructions Troubleshooting Notational Check List Power Q&A Installation Self-Test Feature Check Cleaning Other Introduction Specifications Unpacking General Specifications Front PowerSaver Rear Preset Display Modes Setup Information Connecting Your Monitor Service Installing the Monitor Driver Terms Automatic Regulatory Manual Natural Color For Better Display Authority
Notational Power Installation Clean Other Failure to follow directions noted by this symbol could result in bodily harm or damage to equipment.
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. Notational Power Installation Do not use a damaged or loose plug. Clean Other 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 reoeptacle. z An improper ground may cause electric shock or equipment damage.
Do not cover the vents on the monitor cabinet. z Bad ventilation may cause a breakdown or fire. Notational Power Installation Clean Other Put your monitor in a location with low humidity and a minimum of dust. 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.
When cleaning the monitor case or the surface of the TFT-LCD, wipe with a slightly moistened, soft fabric. Notational Power Installation Do not spray detergent directly on the monitor. Clean Other 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.
Do not remove cover(or back). No user serviceable parts inside. z z Notational This may cause an electric shock or a fire. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. Power Installation Clean Other 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 a fire. Do not place any heavy objects on the monitor.
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 well-ventilated area. If you view a fixed screen for an extended period of time, residual image or blurriness may appear. z 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.
SyncMaster 152x Please make sure the following items are included with your monitor. If any items are missing, contact your dealer.
SyncMaster 172x Please make sure the following items are included with your monitor. If any items are missing, contact your dealer.
SyncMaster 152x Unpacking Front Rear 1. / 2. 3. 4. Auto button Exit button Menu button Power button MagicBright button 5. Adjust buttons a. Power indicator Use this button to auto adjustment direct access. / Use this button to Exit the active menu or the OSD. Use this button to open the OSD and activate a highlighted menu item. Use this button to turn the monitor on and off. MagicBright is a new feature providing optimum viewing environment depending on the contents of the image you are watching.
SyncMaster 172x Unpacking Front Rear 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Auto button Exit button Menu button Power button Adjust buttons MagicBright button a. Power indicator Use this button to auto adjustment direct access. Use this button to Exit the active menu or the OSD. Use this button to open the OSD and activate a highlighted menu item. Use this button to turn the monitor on and off. These buttons allow you to highlight and adjust items in the menu.
SyncMaster 152x Unpacking Front Rear (The configuration at the back of the monitor may vary from product to product.) 1. Power port 2. Signal port Connect the DC Adapter for your monitor to the power port on the back of the monitor. Connect the signal cable to the 15-pin, D-sub connector on the back of your monitor. Note: See Connecting Your Monitor for further information regarding cable connections.
SyncMaster 172x Unpacking Front Rear (The configuration at the back of the monitor may vary from product to product.) 1. Power port 2. DVI port 3. Signal port Connect the DC Adapter for your monitor to the power port on the back of the monitor. Connect the DVI Cable to the DVI Port on the back of your Monitor. Connect the signal cable to the 15-pin, D-sub connector on the back of your monitor. Note: See Connecting Your Monitor for further information regarding cable connections.
SyncMaster 152x Connecting Your Monitor Using the Stand Setup-General Connecting Your Monitor Installing the Monitor Driver 1. Connect the DC Adapter for your monitor to the power port on the back of the monitor. Plug the power cord for the monitor into a nearby outlet. 2. Connect the signal cable to the 15-pin, D-sub connector on the back of your monitor. 3. Connect the monitor to the Macintosh computer using the D-SUB connection cable. 4.
SyncMaster 172x Setup-General Connecting Your Monitor Installing the Monitor Driver 1. Connect the DC Adapter for your monitor to the power port on the back of the monitor. Plug the power cord for the monitor into a nearby outlet. 2-1. Using the D-sub (Analogue) connector on the video card. Connect the signal cable to the 15-pin, D-sub connector on the back of your monitor. 2-2. Using the DVI (Digital) connector on the video card. Connect the DVI Cable to the DVI Port on the back of your Monitor. 3.
SyncMaster 152x/172x Connecting Your Monitor Using the Stand Wall Mounting the Monitor Connecting Your Monitor | Attaching a base Wall Mounting the Monitor Installing the Monitor Driver As shown in the figure above, you first fold the stand. You attach the VESA mounting brackets on the wall. You hang the monitor aligning its bottom grove with the bracket. Attaching a base NOTE: This monitor accepts a 75 mm x 75 mm VESA-compliant mounting interface pad.
Connecting Your Monitor When prompted by the operating system for the monitor driver, insert the CD-ROM included with this monitor. Driver installation is slightly different from one operating system to another. Follow the directions as appropriate for the operating system you have. Installing the Monitor Driver Prepare a blank disk and download the driver program file at the Internet web site shown here. z Internet web site : http://www.samsung-monitor.com/ (Worldwide) http://www.samsungusa.
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 certifying MS logo,and this installation don't damage your system.The certified driver will be posted on Samsung Monitor Homepage http://www.samsung-monitor.com/. 6. Monitor driver installation is completed.
Connecting Your Monitor Installing the Monitor Driver When prompted by the operating system for the monitor driver, insert the CD-ROM included with this monitor. Driver installation is slightly different from one operating system to another. Follow the directions as appropriate for the operating system you have. Prepare a blank disk and download the driver program file at the Internet web site shown here. z Internet web site : http://www.samsung-monitor.com/ (Worldwide) http://www.samsungusa.
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 certifying MS logo,and this installation don't damage your system.The certified driver will be posted on Samsung Monitor Homepage http://www.samsung-monitor.com/. 9. Click the "Close" button then click "OK" button continually. 10. Monitor driver installation is completed. 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.
4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Select the "Monitor" tab. Click the "Change" button in the "Monitor Type" area. Choose "Specify the location of the driver". Choose "Display a list of all the driver in a specific location.." then click "Next" button. Click the "Have Disk" button Specify A:\(D:\driver) then click "OK" button. Select "Show all devices" and choose the monitor that corresponds to the one you connected to your computer and click "OK". 11.
Align the Mounting Interface Pad with the holes in the Rear Cover Mounting Pad and secure it with the four screws that came with the arm-type base, wall mount hanger or other base.
English > Main > Adjust Your Monitor > MagicTune™ Installation Connecting Your Monitor Installing the Monitor Driver MagicTune™ Installation 1. Overview 2. System Requirements 3. Step-By-Step Installation 1. Overview- What is MagicTune™ Monitor performance can vary due to the graphics card, host computer, lighting conditions and other environmental factors. In order to get the best image on a monitor requires you to adjust it for your unique setting.
3) The MagicTune™ License Agreement is displayed. Read the Terms of Agreement carefully. If you do not agree to the Terms of Agreement, you are not allowed to install MagicTune™. If you click "Agree", the [Next] button becomes activated. Click [Next] 4) Select a location to install Magic Tune™. Then click. 5) Select Program Group to install MagicTune™. Then click .
6) Click [Install] to start installing MagicTune™. 7) Install MagicTune™ in the selected location. 8) MagicTune™ has been successfully installed. Click [Finish].
(Start MagicTune™ > Click Support > Click Help Site) For more information about how to use the MagicTune™, see the Help Site of the MagicTune™ program. (http://personalcomputing.portrait.com/us/support/support_mt_ contents.
On Screen Display (OSD) SyncMaster 152x Auto : Use this button to auto adjustment direct access. Exit : Use this button to Exit the active menu or OSD. [-], [+] : These buttons allows you to highlight and adjust items in the menu. Menu : Use this button to open the OSD and activate a highlighted mene item.
SyncMaster 172x
Brightness Menu How to adjust Brightness - Adjust Brightness. 1. Push the Menu button. 2. Push the Menu button to open the Brightness adjustment screen. 3. Use the [ + ] button to increase the brightness or [ - ] button to decrease the brightness. Direct Access Feature : When OSD is not on the screen, Push the [ + ] or [ - ] button to adjust brightness. Contrast Menu How to adjust Contrast - Adjust Contrast. 1. Push the Menu button. 2.
Image Lock Menu How to adjust Image Lock [Fine] - 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. 1. Push the Menu button. 2. Push the [ - ] button or [ + ] button until the Image Lock screen is displayed. 3. Push the Menu button twice to open the Fine adjustment screen. 4.
H-Position Menu How to adjust H-Position - Follow these instructions to change the horizontal position of the monitor's entire display. 1. Push the Menu button. 2. Push the [ - ] button or [ + ] button until the H-Position screen is displayed. 3. Push the Menu button to open the H-Position adjustment screen. 4. Use the [ - ] button or [ + ] button to change the horizontal position of the monitor's viewing area.
Reset Menu How to adjust Reset [Geometry Reset] - Geometry parameters are replaced with the factory default values. 1. Push the Menu button. 2. Push the [ - ] button or [ + ] button until the Reset screen is displayed. 3. Push the Menu button twice to open the Geometry Reset adjustment screen. 4. Push the [ + ] button to select Yes. If you don't want to reset the monitor, use the [ - ] button to select No.
Color Temperature Menu How to adjust Color Temperature - Color temperature is a measure of the "warmth" of the image colors. 1. Push the Menu button. 2. Push the [ - ] button or [ + ] button until the Color Temperature screen is displayed. 3. Push the Menu button to open the Color Temperature adjustment screen. 4. Press the [ - ] button or [ + ] button to select User Adjusted, Reddish, Bluish or sRGB .
Halftone Menu How to adjust Halftone - Change the opaqueness of the background of the OSD. 1. Push the Menu button. 2. Push the [ - ] button or [ + ] button until the Halftone screen is displayed. 3. Push the Menu button to open the Halftone selection screen. 4. Use the [ - ] button or [ + ] button to select On or Off. Language Menu How to adjust Language - Follow these steps to change the language used in the menu. You can choose one of ten languages.
Menu Position Menu How to adjust Menu Position(H-Position) - You can change the horizontal position where the OSD menu appears on your monitor. 1. Push the Menu button. 2. Push the [ - ] button or [ + ] button until the Menu Position screen is displayed. 3. Push the Menu button twice to open the H-Position adjustment screen. 4. Use the [ - ] button or [ + ] button to place the menu in the horizontal position you prefer.
Menu Display Time Menu How to adjust Menu Display Time - The menu will automatically turn off if no adjustments are made for a certain time period. You can set the amount of time the menu will wait before it turns off. 1. Push the Menu button. 2. Push the [ - ] button or [ + ] button until the Menu Display Time screen is displayed. 3. Push the Menu button to open the Menu Display Time selection screen. 4. Use the [ - ] button or [ + ] button to select 5, 10, 20, 50, 200 seconds.
Auto Adjustment Menu How to adjust Auto Adjustment - Auto adjustment allows the monitor to self-adjust to the incoming video signal. The values of fine, coarse and position are adjusted automatically. 1. Push the Auto button. Note : To make the automatic adjustment function sharper, execute the 'AUTO' function while the AUTO PATTERN is on. Note: Not Available This function doesn't work in Digital input. OSD Lock / Unlock Menu How to adjust OSD Lock/Unlock 1.
Magic Bright Menu How to adjust Magic Bright 1. Push the MagicBright button. Text: Normal Brightness For documentations or works involving heavy text. Internet: Medium Brightness For working with mixture of contents such as text and graphics.
SyncMaster 152x 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. Check List Q&A Self-Test Feature Check Symptom No images on the screen. I cannot turn on the monitor. Check List Solutions Is the power cord connected properly? Check the power cord connection and supply.
unbalanced. Have you adjusted the resolution or frequency to the monitor? Adjust the resolution and frequency at the video card. (Refer to the Preset Display Modes). The screen can be unbalanced due to the cycle of the video card signals. Readjust Position by referring to the OSD. The screen is out of focus or OSD cannot be adjusted. Have you adjusted the resolution or frequency on the monitor? Adjust the resolution and frequency of the video card. (Refer to the Preset Display Modes).
SyncMaster 172x 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. Check List Q&A Self-Test Feature Check Symptom No images on the screen. I cannot turn on the monitor. Check List Solutions Is the power cord connected properly? Check the power cord connection and supply.
strange after running a program or due to a crash between applications? Has the video card been set properly? The screen suddenly has become unbalanced. Set the video card by referring to the video card manual. Have you changed the video card Adjust screen image position and size or the driver? using the OSD. Have you adjusted the resolution or frequency to the monitor? Adjust the resolution and frequency at the video card. (Refer to the Preset Display Modes).
Question How can I change the frequency? Check List Q&A Answer Frequency can be changed by reconfiguring the video card. Note that video card support can vary, depending on the version of the driver used. (Refer to the computer or the video card manual for details.) Self-Test Feature Check How can I adjust the resolution? Windows ME/XP/2000 : Set the resolution at the Control Panel, Display, Settings. * Contact the video card manufacturer for details.
Check List Your monitor provides a self test feature that allows you to check whether your monitor is functioning properly. Q&A Self-Test Feature Check 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. If the monitor is functioning properly, you will see a box with a border and text inside as shown in the following illustration: The three boxes inside the border are red, green and blue.
feet (one meter) of the monitor. z z 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.
General Model Name General PowerSaver Preset Timing Modes SyncMaster 152X LCD Panel Size 15" Diagonal Display area 304.1 (H) x 228.1 (V) Pixel Pitch 0.297mm (H) x 0.297mm (V) Type a-si TFT active matrix Viewing Angle 120 (H) / 100 (V) Synchronization Horizontal 31 kHz ~ 60 kHz Vertical 56 Hz ~ 75 Hz Display Color 16,194,277 Colors Resolution Optimum resolution 1024 x 768@60HZ Maximum resolution 1024 x 768@75HZ Input Signal, Terminated RGB Analog 0.
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. z For example, the number of TFT LCD pixels that is contained in this product are 2.359.296. Note: Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
General Model Name General PowerSaver Preset Timing Modes SyncMaster 172x LCD Panel Size 17" Diagonal Display area 337.92 (H) x 270.336 (V) Pixel Pitch 0.264mm (H) x 0.264mm (V) Type a-si TFT active matrix Viewing Angle 160 (H) / 130 (V) Synchronization Horizontal 30 kHz ~ 81 kHz Vertical 56 Hz ~ 75 Hz Display Color 16,194,277 Colors Resolution Optimum resolution 1280 x 1024@60HZ Maximum resolution 1280 x 1024@75HZ Input Signal, Terminated RGB Analog 0.
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. z For example, the number of TFT LCD pixels that is contained in this product are 2.359.296. Note: Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
SyncMaster 152x General PowerSaver Preset Timing Modes This monitor has a built-in power management system called PowerSaver. This system saves energy by switching your monitor into a low-power mode when it has not been used for a certain amount of time. The monitor automatically returns to normal operation when you move the computer's mouse or press a key on the keyboard. For energy conservation, turn your monitor OFF when it is not needed, or when leaving it unattended for long periods.
SyncMaster 172x General PowerSaver Preset Timing Modes This monitor has a built-in power management system called PowerSaver. This system saves energy by switching your monitor into a low-power mode when it has not been used for a certain amount of time. The monitor automatically returns to normal operation when you move the computer's mouse or press a key on the keyboard. For energy conservation, turn your monitor OFF when it is not needed, or when leaving it unattended for long periods.
SyncMaster 152x 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. General Table 1.
SyncMaster 172x 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. General Table 1.
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Dot Pitch Service 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 Terms Vertical Frequency Regulatory 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.
Service Terms FCC Information | IC Compliance Notice | MPR II Compliance European Notice (Europe only) | PCT Notice | VCCI | TCO'95-Ecological requirements for personal computers (TCO'95 applied model only) TCO'99-Ecological requirements for personal computers (TCO'99 applied model only) TCO'03-Ecological requirements for personal computers (TCO'03 applied model only) TCO'03 Recycling Information (TCO'03 applied model only) Medical Requirement Regulatory Natural Color For Better Display Authority FCC Inf
Cet appareil Numérique de classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlemont NMB-03 sur les équipements produisant des interférences au Canada. 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.
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.
Mercury Mercury is sometimes found in batteries, relays and switches. Mercury damages the nervous system and is toxic in high doses. 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. z CFCs (freons) CFCs (freons) are sometimes used for washing printed circuit boards and in the manufacturing of expanded foam for packaging.
TCO Development SE-114 94 Stockholm, Sweden 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: http://www.tco-info.com/ 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.
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.
TCO'03 Recycling Information (TCO'03 applied model only) For recycling information for TCO'03 certified monitors, for the residents in the following countries, please contact the company corresponding to your region of residence. For those who reside in other countries, please contact a nearest local Samsung dealer for recycling information for the products to be treated in environmentally acceptable way. [U.S.A. Residents Only] U.S.A.
Natural Color Software Program Service Terms Regulatory Natural Color For Better Display Authority 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.
For Better Display Service Terms 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 TFT-LCD. Regulatory { Natural Color { For Better Display Authority Resolution: 1024 x 768 Vertical frequency (refresh rate): 60 Hz 2.
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