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Samsung 1501MP/1701MP Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 SyncMaster 1501MP / 1701MP...
  • Page 2 Index Main Page Safety Instructions Notational Power Installation Cleaning Other Introduction Unpacking Front Rear Remote Control Setup Connecting Your Monitor Connecting to a Computer Connecting to Other Devices Installing the Monitor Driver Automatic Manual Installing a VESA Base Using the FOLD button Installing a VESA Base Adjusting Your LCD Monitor User Controls...
  • Page 3 Safety Instructions : Notational Failure to follow directions noted by this symbol could result in bodily harm or damage to equipment. Prohibited Do not disassemble Do not touch Important to read and understand at all times Disconnect the plug from the outlet Grounding to prevent an electric shock...
  • Page 4 Safety Instructions : Power 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. Do not use a damaged or loose plug. Do not pull the plug out by the wire nor touch the plug with wet hands. Use only a properly grounded plug and receptacle.
  • Page 5 Safety Instructions : Installation Do not cover the vents on the monitor cabinet. Put your monitor in a location with low humidity and a minimum of dust. Do not drop the monitor when moving it. Place the monitor on a flat and stable surface. Set down the monitor carefully.
  • Page 6 Safety Instructions : Cleaning When cleaning the monitor case or the surface of the TFT-LCD, wipe with a slightly moistened, soft fabric. 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.
  • Page 7 Safety Instructions : Ohter Do not remove cover(or back). No user serviceable parts inside. 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 Do not place any heavy objects on the monitor.
  • Page 8 Safety Instructions : Ohter Keep all power adaptors apart. Keep power adaptor away from any other heat source. Remove and discard vinyl bag from power adaptor before use. 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.

  • Page 9: Introduction : Unpacking

    Introduction : Unpacking Please make sure the following items are included with your monitor. If any items are missing, contact your dealer. User's Guide and Natural Power Cord Signal Cable(15 pin D-Sub) Color/Driver Installation CD DC Adapter Remote Control / Batteries (CR2025) Monitor Audio Cable...
  • Page 10 Introduction : Front For detailed information concerning the monitor functions, refer to Monitor. The monitor's front configuration may vary slightly depending on the monitor model. 1. Input Signal Indicators 2. TV / VIDEO button 3. PC button 4. EXIT button / AUTO button User Controls under Adjusting Your 5.
  • Page 11 Introduction : Rear For detailed information concerning cable connections, refer to The monitor's rear configuration may vary slightly depending on the monitor model. Remove the cover to connect the cables. (Pull the joining part to remove the cover.) Connecting Cables Power Connection Terminal (14V DC) This product may be used with 90 ~ 264.

  • Page 12: Replacing Batteries

    Introduction : Remote Control For detailed information of the Remote Control Unit functions, refer to Adjusting Your Monitor > User Controls > User 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.

  • Page 13: Connecting To A Computer

    5. Turn on both your computer and the monitor. 6. 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 Connecting to a Computer service center...

  • Page 14: Connecting To Other Devices

    Setup - Connecting Your Monitor : 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 Adjusting Your Monitor. 1. Connecting AV Devices The monitor has AV connection terminals to connect AV input devices like DVDs, VCRs or Camcorders.

  • Page 15: Connecting To A Macintosh

    Setup - Connecting Your Monitor : 2. Connecting TV You may view television programs on the monitor if it is connected to an antenna or CATV cable without installing any separate TV reception hardware or software on your computer. 1. Connect the CATV or antenna coaxial cable to the Antenna terminal on the rear of the monitor. You need to use a coaxial antenna cable.

  • Page 16: Connecting Headphones

    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 4. Connecting Headphones You may connect your headphones to the monitor.

  • Page 17: Windows Me

    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. Internet web site : http://www.samsung-monitor.com/ http://www.samsungusa.com/monitor/ http://www.sec.co.kr/monitor/ http://www.samsungmonitor.com.cn/ 1.
  • Page 18 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.

  • Page 19: Microsoft ® Windows ® Xp Operating System

    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. Internet web site : http://www.samsung-monitor.com/ http://www.samsungusa.com/monitor/ http://www.sec.co.kr/monitor/ http://www.samsungmonitor.com.cn/ To install the monitor driver manually, follow the procedures explained below after checking your operating system.
  • Page 20 Setup - Installing the Monitor Driver : 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"...
  • Page 21 Setup - Installing the Monitor Driver : Manual 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.

  • Page 22: Microsoft ® Windows ® 2000 Operating System

    Setup - Installing the Monitor Driver : ® ® 2. Microsoft Windows * 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.

  • Page 23: Linux Operating System

    Setup - Installing the Monitor Driver : ® ® 4. Microsoft Windows 1. Click Start, Settings, Control Panel, and then double-click Display icon. 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.
  • Page 24 Setup - Installing a VESA 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. Reclining Monitor 1. The monitor may be reclined by approximately 15 degrees without pressing the FOLD button. 2.
  • Page 25 Setup - Installing a VESA base : Using the FOLD button 2. Folding Base 1. Disconnect the monitor cables. 2. Fully recline the monitor backward pressing the FOLD button. 3. Reconnect the monitor cables. You may install a VESA base when the monitor base is fully folded.
  • Page 26 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. Installing VESA base...

  • Page 27: Monitor Buttons

    Adjusting Your Monitor - User Controls The control button configuration may vary slightly depending on the monitor model. Monitor Buttons Remote Control Buttons Monitor Buttons For more information about screen adjustment, refer to 1. Input Signal Indicators If the TV / VIDEO or PC button is pressed, the corresponding indicator turns on to indicate the input signal currently displayed on the screen.

  • Page 28: Remote Control Buttons

    Adjusting Your Monitor - User Controls Remote Control Buttons For more information on the screen adjustment functions, refer to 1. Power button Use this button to turn the monitor on and off. 2. PC button Switches from Video screen mode to PC screen mode. 3.
  • Page 29 Adjusting Your Monitor - User Controls 8. Up-Down button / Channel button Moves from one menu item to another vertically or adjusts the selected menu value. In TV mode, selects TV channels. For more information, refer to Direct-Access Features > Channel. 9.

  • Page 30: Automatic Save

    Adjusting Your Monitor - User Controls Direct-Access Features let you display Monitor Adjustment Menu by simply pressing Auto button once. Or they are used to adjust monitor functions. You need to activate functions other than Auto Adjustment only when Auto-Access Features are off. 1.
  • Page 31 Adjusting Your Monitor - User Controls 3. Volume When OSD is not on the screen, push the 1. Push the 2. Push the 4. Channel When OSD is not on the screen, push the number. 1. Push the 2. Push the This function is available in TV mode only.
  • Page 32 Adjusting Your Monitor - On-Screen Display Characters and icons become highlighted in blue during adjustment for each menu. 1. PC Screen For detailed information on Screen Adjustment in the PC mode, refer to Animation Clips. Contrast Adjust Contrast. Brightness Adjust Brightness. Color Control The tone of color can be changed from redish white to bluish white.

  • Page 33: Video Screen

    Adjusting Your Monitor - On-Screen Display 2. S-Video Screen For detailed information on Screen Adjustment in the S-Video mode, refer to Adjustment Animation Clips. Screen Adjustment in the Video mode does not affect the PC screen at all. Picture Controls S-Video screen properties such as Contrast, Brightness, Sharpness, Color and Tint. 1) Contrast : Adjust the contrast of S-Video without affecting PC RGB's contrast.
  • Page 34 Adjusting Your Monitor - On-Screen Display 4. TV Screen For detailed information on Screen Adjustment in TV mode, refer to Animation Clips. Screen Adjustment in TV mode does not affect the PC screen at all. Channel The channel system can be set in several different ways. 1) ANT / CATV Select a channel system that is being used in your region.

  • Page 35: Osd Control

    Adjusting Your Monitor - On-Screen Display 5. OSD Control For detailed information on screen adjustment functions, refer to Clips. Language You can choose one of 4 languages. (English, French, Spanish, Portuguese) Note: The language chosen affects only the language of the OSD. It has no effect on any software running on the computer.

  • Page 36: Self-Test Feature Check

    Troubleshooting - Check before calling for service Check the following items yourself before calling for service. Contact the that you cannot solve by yourself. Self-Test Feature Check Video mode not supported Symptoms & Recommended Actions 1. Self-Test Feature Check Your monitor provides a self test feature that allows you to check whether your monitor is functioning properly.

  • Page 37: Maintenance And Cleaning

    (video) driver. Do not use benzene, thinner or other flammable substances, or a wet cloth. We recommend a Samsung cleansing agent is used to prevent damage to the screen. Never use acetone, benzene or thinner.

  • Page 38: Troubleshooting Problems And Solutions

    Troubleshooting - Problems and Solutions 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, contact your dealer.

  • Page 39: Problems Related To Audio

    Troubleshooting - Problems and Solutions Problems Picture image is unstable and vibrates. Ghost images are shown in the picture. The image is too light or too dark Screen color is inconsistent. Color image is distorted with dark shadows. White color is poor. Power Indicator blinks green.

  • Page 40: Troubleshooting - Q & A

    Troubleshooting - Q & A Frequently asked questions are summarized here for your reference. Question How can I change the frequency? How can I adjust the resolution? How can I set the Power Saving function? How can I clean the outer case/LCD Panel? Answer Frequency can be changed by reconfiguring the video card.

  • Page 41: Specifications : General Specifications

    Specifications : General Specifications Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice. General Model Name LCD Panel Size Display area Pixel Pitch Type Viewing Angle Synchronization Horizontal Vertical Display Color 16,194,277 Colors Resolution Optimum resolution Maximum resolution Input Signal, Terminated RGB Analog, Composite H/V, 0.7Vp-p Positive at 75 ohm, Separate H / V sync, TTL level positive or negative TV / Video...
  • Page 42 Specifications : General Specifications Environmental considerations Operating Storage 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.
  • Page 43 Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice. General Model Name SyncMaster 1701MP LCD Panel Size 17,0 inch (Diagonal) Display area 337.92 (H) x 270.336 (V) Pixel Pitch 0,264 (H) x 0,264 (V) Type a-si TFT active matrix Viewing Angle 170 (H) / 170 (V) Synchronization...
  • Page 44 Specifications : General Specifications Environmental considerations Operating Temperature : 50°F ~ 104°F(10°C ~ 40°C) Humidity : 10% ~ 80%, non-condensing Storage Temperature : -4°F ~113°F (-20°C ~ 45°C) Humidity : 5% ~ 95%, non-condensing 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.
  • Page 45 Less than 45.0W Less than 1W (120 Vac) Less than 2W (230 Vac) ® compliant and ENERGY2000 compliant when ® Partner, SAMSUNG has determined that this product meets the ® guidelines for energy efficiency. SyncMaster 1501MP Power Switch off Black...
  • Page 46 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. Table 1.
  • Page 47 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. Table 1.
  • Page 48 175 SOI SUEKSA VIDHAYA SATHON SOI 12 SILOM ROAD ,SILOM,BANGRAK BANGKOK 10500 TEL : 0-2635-2567 FAX : 0-2635-2556 SOUTH AFRICA : Samsung Electronics,5 Libertas Road, Somerset Office Park, Bryanston Ext 16. Po Box 70006, Bryanston,2021, South Africa Tel : 0027-11-549-1621 Fax : 0027-11-549-1629 http://www.samsung.co.za/ UKRAINE : SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS REPRESENTATIVE OFFICE IN UKRAINE 4 Glybochitska str.
  • Page 49 Tel. 01 57 47 51 00 Fax. 01 57 47 52 02 RFC: SEM950215S98 http://www.samsung.com.mx/ IMPORTADO POR: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS MEXICO S.A. DE C.V. SATURNO 44 COL. NVA. INDUSTRIAL VALLEJO DEL. GUSTAVO A. MADERO C.P. 07700 MEXICO D.F. TEL. 5747-5100 RFC: SEM950215S98 EXPORTADO POR: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO.,LTD.
  • Page 50 Information : Terms 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 Separate This is a scheme of transmitting individual vertical sync signals to the monitor.
  • Page 51 Communications Commission. It is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402, Stock Number 004-000-00345-4. The party responsible for product compliance: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD America QA Lab of Samsung 3351 Michelson Drive, Suite #290, Irvine, CA92612 USA Tel) 949-975-7310...
  • Page 52 Information : Regulatory 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: EN55022:1998+A1:2000 - Radio Frequency Interference EN55024:1998 - Electromagnetic Immunity...
  • Page 53 Information : Regulatory TCO'95-Ecological requirements for personal computers (TCO applied model only) AB general requirements AB2 Written Eco-document acompanying the products 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 environmentally-adapted electronic products.
  • Page 54 Information : Regulatory 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.
  • Page 55 Information : Regulatory TCO'99-Ecological requirements for personal computers (TCO applied model only) 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.
  • Page 56 Information : Regulatory 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.
  • Page 57 Information : Regulatory TCO'03-Ecological requirements for personal computers (TCO applied model only) 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.
  • Page 58 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.
  • Page 59 Information : For Better Display 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 TFT-LCD.
  • Page 60 Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is strictly forbidden. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material.

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