SyncMaster LD190N LCD Monitor User Manual
Safety Instructions Notational Note These safety instructions must be followed to ensure your safety and prevent property damage. Make sure to read the instructions carefully and use the product in the correct manner. Warning / Caution Otherwise, it may result in death or personal injury. Otherwise, it may result in personal injury or property damage.
Safety Instructions Ensure that the power plug is plugged into the power outlet firmly and correctly. • Otherwise, this may result in fire. Do not forcefully bend or pull the power plug and do not place any heavy material on it. • Otherwise, this may result in fire. Do not connect multiple appliances to the same power outlet. • Otherwise, this may cause fire due to overheating. Do not disconnect the power cord while using the product.
Safety Instructions Keep heating appliances as far away from the power cord or the product as possible. • Otherwise, this may result in electric shock or fire. Do not install it in a badly ventilated location such as a bookcase or closet. • Otherwise, this may result in fire due to an increase in the internal temperature. Put down the monitor carefully. • Failing to do so may damage the monitor. Do not place the front of the product on the floor.
Safety Instructions When cleaning the product, disconnect the power cord and clean it softly with a dry cloth. • (Do not use chemicals such as wax, benzene, alcohol, thinner, mosquito repellant, lubricant, or cleaner.) These may change the appearance of the product surface and peel off the indication labels on the product. Since the product housing is easily scratched, make sure to use the specified cloth only. • Use the specified cloth adding only a little water.
Safety Instructions Do not lift or move the product back and forwards or right and left while only holding the power cord or signal cables. • Otherwise, it may fall and result in electric shock, damage to the product or fire due to damage to the cable. Make sure that the ventilating opening is not blocked by a table or curtain. • Otherwise, it may result in fire due to an increase in the internal temperature.
Safety Instructions • If you use the product in a location exposed to vibrations, it may damage the product and result in fire. When moving the product, turn the power off and disconnect the power plug, antenna cable, and all the cables connected to the product. • Otherwise, it may result in electric shock or fire. Ensure that children do not hang onto the product or climb up onto the product. • The product may fall and cause personal injury or death.
Safety Instructions Do not install the product in a location low enough for children to reach. • Otherwise, it may fall and result in personal injury. • Since the front part of the product is heavy, install the product on a level and stable surface. Do not put any heavy objects on the product. • This may result in personal injury and/or damage to the product. Good Postures When Using the Monitor When using the product, use it in the correct position.
Introduction Package Contents Note Please make sure the following items are included with your monitor. If any items are missing, contact your dealer. Contact a local dealer to buy optional items.
Introduction Note Cleaning Cloth is only provided for highly polished black products as a product feature. Your Monitor Initial Settings Select the language using the up or down key. The displayed content will disappear after 40 seconds. Turn the Power button off and on. It will be displayed again. It can be displayed up to three (3) times. Make sure to adjust the resolution of your PC before reaching the maximum count.
Introduction When OSD is not on the screen, push the button to adjust brightness. AUTO button When OSD is not on the screen, push the button for auto adjustment. Adjust buttons [ ] These buttons allow you to adjust items in the menu. Power button [ ] Use this button for turning the product on and off. Note See PowerSaver described in the manual for further information regarding power saving functions.
Introduction Using the Anti-Theft Kensington Lock 1. Insert the locking device into the Kensington slot on the Monitor turn it in the locking direction . 2. Connect the Kensington Lock cable. 3. Fix the Kensington Lock to a desk or a heavy stationary object. Note See Connecting Cables for further information regarding cable connections.
Connections Connecting Cables Connecting Cables(NotePC) Connect the power cord for your monitor to the power port on the back of the monitor. Plug the power cord for the monitor into a nearby outlet. Use a connection appropriate for your computer. Using the D-sub (Analog) connector on the video card. • Connect the signal cable to the 15-pin, D-sub port on the back of your monitor. [RGB IN] Note If the monitor and the computer are connected, you can turn them on and use them.
Connections Plug the power cord for the monitor into a nearby outlet. Use a connection appropriate for your computer. Using the D-sub (Analog) connector on the video card. • Connect the signal cable to the 15-pin, D-sub port on the back of your monitor. [RGB IN] Connected to a Macintosh. • Connect the monitor to the Macintosh computer using the D-sub connection cable. Note If the monitor and the computer are connected, you can turn them on and use them.
Using the Software Monitor Driver Note When prompted by the operating system for the monitor driver, insert the CDROM included with this monitor. Driver installation is slightly different from one operating system to another. Follow the directions appropriate for the operating system you have. Prepare a blank disk and download the driver program file at the Internet web site shown here. Internet web site : http://www.samsung.com/ (Worldwide) Installing the Monitor Driver (Automatic) 1.
Using the Software Note This monitor driver is under certifying MS logo, and this installation doesn't damage your system. The certified driver will be posted on Samsung Monitor homepage. http://www.samsung.com/ Installing the Monitor Driver (Manual) Microsoft® Windows Vista™‚ Operating System 1. Insert your Manual CD into your CD-ROM drive. 2. (Start) and "Control Panel". Then, double-click on "Appearance and PersonalClick ization". 3. Click "Personalization" and then "Display Settings". 4.
Using the Software If the message "Windows needs..." is displayed, as shown in the figure below, click "Continue". Note This monitor driver is under certifying MS logo, and this installation doesn't damage your system. The certified driver will be posted on Samsung Monitor homepage. 6. Click "Update Driver..." in the "Driver" tab. 7. Check the "Browse my computer for driver software" checkbox and click "Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer". 8. Click "Have Disk...
Using the Software 9. Select the model that matches your monitor from the list of monitor models on the screen, and click "Next". 10. Click "Close" → "Close" → "OK" → "OK" on the following screens displayed in sequence.
Using the Software 1. Insert CD into the CD-ROM drive. 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".
Using the Software 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. Note This monitor driver is under certifying MS logo, and this installation doesn't damage your system. The certified driver will be posted on Samsung Monitor homepage. http://www.samsung.com/ 9.
Using the Software 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. 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.
Using the Software 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 "OK". 11.
Using the Software 10. You have finished setting up your monitor. Execute X-Window after setting other requested hardware. MultiScreen Installation 1. Insert the installation CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Click the MultiScreen installation file. Note If the popup window to install the software for the main screen is not displayed, proceed with the installation using the MultiScreen executable file on the CD. 3. When the Installation Shield Wizard window appears, click "Next". 4.
Using the Software It is recommended using MultiScreen in Windows® 2000 or later. Hardware • 32 MB Memory above • 60 MB Hard disk space above Uninstall The Multiscreen program can be removed only by using the "Add or Remove Programs" option of the Windows® Control Panel. Perform the following steps remove Multiscreen. Select "Setting/Control Panel" on the "Start" menu and then double-click "Add/Delete a program". Select Multiscreen from the list and then click the "Add/Delete" button.
Adjusting the Monitor Direct Functions Note • The monitor LED displays for 10 seconds • Press the MENU button four times continuously to exit OSD AUTO When no OSD is displayed,press” ” button to perform the AUTO function,the auto adjustment screen appears as shown in the animated screen on the center. Auto adjustment allows the monitor to self-adjust to the incoming Analog signal. If auto adjustment does not work properly, press “ “ button again to adjust picture with more accuracy.
Adjusting the Monitor MENU → MENU → MENU , → MagicBright MagicBright is a new feature providing optimum viewing environment depending on the contents of the image you are watching. Currently five different modes are available: Custom, NotePC, Internet, Movie and Dynamic Contrast. Each mode has its own pre-configured brightness value.
Adjusting the Monitor Note • Signals not available in the standard mode table are not supported. • If the wide screen which is the optimal resolution for the monitor is set on your PC, this function is not performed. MENU → , → MENU • → MENU→ , • Auto Wide • Auto - The screen is displayed in accordance with the screen aspect ratio of the input signals. • Wide - A full screen is displayed regardless of the screen aspect ratio of the input signals. Language You can choose one of nine languages.
Adjusting the Monitor MENU → , → MENU
Troubleshooting Self-Test Feature Check Note Your monitor provides a self test feature that allows you to check whether your monitor is functioning properly. 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 in the illustration below. This box appears during normal operation if the video cable becomes disconnected or damaged. 4.
Troubleshooting Useful Tips A monitor recreates visual signals received from the computer. Therefore, if there is a problem with the computer or the video card, this can cause the monitor to become blank, have poor coloring, become noisy, and video mode not supported, etc. In this case, first check the source of the problem, and then contact the Service Center or your dealer.
Troubleshooting will work properly but the "Not Optimum Mode", "Recommended Mode 1360 x 768 60 Hz" message appears for one minute and then disappears. Please change to the recommended mode during this one-minute period. (The message is displayed again if the system is rebooted.) Q: There is no image on the screen. Is the power indicator on the monitor blinking at 1 second intervals? A: The monitor is in PowerSaver mode.
Troubleshooting There are only 16 colors shown on the screen. The screen colors have changed after changing the video card. Q: Have the Windows colors been set properly? A: Windows XP : Set the resolution at the Control Panel → Appearance and Themes → Display → Settings. A: Windows ME/2000 : Set the resolution at the Control Panel → Display → Settings. Q: Has the video card been set properly? A: Set the video card by referring to the video card manual.
Troubleshooting Q: How can I adjusts the resolution? A: Windows XP: Set the resolution in the Control Panel → Appearance and Themes → Display → Settings. A: Windows ME/2000: Set the resolution in the Control Panel → Display → Settings. * Contact the video card manufacturer for details. Q: How can I set the Power Saving function? A: Windows XP: Set the resolution in the Control Panel → Appearance and Themes → Display → Screen Saver. Set the function in the BIOS-SETUP of the computer.
Specifications General General Model Name SyncMaster LD190N LCD Panel Size 18.5 inch (47 cm) Display area 409.8 mm (H) x 230.4 mm (V) Pixel Pitch 0.3 mm (H) x 0.3 mm (V) Synchronization Horizontal 30 ~ 81 kHz Vertical 50 ~ 75 Hz Display Color 16.7 M Resolution Optimum resolution 1360 x 768@60 Hz Maximum resolution 1360 x 768@60 Hz Input Signal, Terminated RGB Analog 0.7 Vp-p ± 5 % Separate H/V sync, Composite, SOG TTL level (V high ≥ 2.0 V, V low ≤ 0.
Specifications Environmental considerations Humidity : 5 % ~ 95 %, non-condensing Plug and Play Capability This monitor can be installed on any Plug & Play compatible system. The interaction of the monitor and the computer systems will provide the best operating conditions and monitor settings. In most cases, the monitor installation will proceed automatically, unless the user wishes to select alternate settings.
Specifications blank while the power LED is on. Refer to the video card manual and adjusts the screen as follows. Display Mode Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Fre- Pixel Clock quency (Hz) (MHz) Sync Polarity (H/V) IBM, 640 x 350 31.469 70.086 25.175 +/- IBM, 640 x 480 31.469 59.940 25.175 -/- IBM, 720 x 400 31.469 70.087 28.322 -/+ MAC, 640 x 480 35.000 66.667 30.240 -/- MAC, 832 x 624 49.726 74.551 57.284 -/- VESA, 640 x 480 37.861 72.809 31.
Information For Better Display Adjust the computer resolution and screen injection rate (refresh rate) on the computer as described below to enjoy the best picture quality. You can have an uneven picture quality on screen if the best picture quality is not provided for TFTLCD. • Resolution: 1360 x 768 • Vertical frequency (refresh rate): 60 Hz TFT-LCD panels manufactured by using advanced semiconductor technology with a precision of 1ppm (one millionth) and above is used for this product.
Information the previous image is retained when switching to a new video image. All display products, including LCD, are subject to image retention. This is not a product defect. Please follow the suggestions below to protect your LCD from image retention. Power Off, Screen Saver, or Power Save Mode Ex) • • Turn the power off when using a stationary pattern.
Information • Change the characters color and background color every 30 minutes Ex) • Every 30 minutes, change the characters with movement. Ex) The best way to protect your monitor from Image retention is to set your PC or System to operate a Screen Saver program when you are not using it. Image retention may not occur when a LCD panel is operated under normal conditions. Normal conditions are defined as continuously changing video patterns.
Information Our LCD Monitor satisfies ISO13406-2 Pixel fault Class II
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Appendix quency of this repetition per second is called the Vertical Frequency or Refresh Rate. Unit: Hz Example: If the same light repeats itself 60 times per second, this is regarded as 60 Hz. Horizontal Frequency The time to scan one line connecting the right edge to the left edge of the screen horizontally is called the Horizontal Cycle. The inverse number of the Horizontal Cycle is called Horizontal Frequency.
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