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  • Page 1 SyncMaster 151MP / 171MP...
  • Page 2 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 Folding or removing the base Installing a VESA Base Adjusting Your LCD Monitor User Controls...
  • Page 3 Notational Power Installation Cleaning Other Failure to follow directions noted by this symbol could result in bodily harm or damage to equipment. Prohibited Do not disassemble Do not touch English > Main > Safety Instructions > Notational Important to read and understand at all times Disconnect the plug from the outlet Grounding to prevent an electric shock...
  • Page 4 Notational Power Installation Cleaning Other 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. This may cause an electric shock or fire. Do not pull the plug out by the wire nor touch the plug with wet hands.
  • Page 5 Notational Power Installation Cleaning Other English > Main > Safety Instructions > Installation Do not cover the vents on the monitor cabinet. Bad ventilation may cause a breakdown or fire. Put your monitor in a location with low humidity and a minimum of dust. An electric shock or fire could result inside the monitor.
  • Page 6 Notational Power Installation Cleaning Other 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 Notational Power Installation Cleaning Other Do not remove cover(or back). No user serviceable parts inside. This may cause an electric shock or a fire. Refer 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 authorized dealer or service.
  • Page 8 Please make sure the following items are included with your monitor. If any items are missing, your dealer. Unpacking Front Rear Remote Control User's Guide and Natural Color/ Driver Installation CD Quick Setup Guide Warranty Card (Not available in all locations) Remote Control English >...
  • Page 9 For detail information concerning the monitor functions, refer to The monitor's front configuration may vary slightly depending on the monitor model. Unpacking Front Rear Remote Control 1 PC mode button 2 PIP mode button 3 Video mode button 4 Audio mode button 5 Power button / Power indicator 10 Auto button PIP(Picture in Picture)?
  • Page 10 For detailed information concerning cable connections, refer to The monitor's rear configuration may vary slightly depending on the monitor model. Unpacking Front Rear Remote Control English > Main > Introduction > Rear Connecting Cables under Setup. PC Connection Terminal Power Connection Terminal (12V DC) Computer Connection Terminal (15 Pin D-SUB) Audio Connection Terminal (Audio (ST)) AV Connection Terminal...

  • Page 11: Button Names

    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 12: Connecting To A Computer

    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 English > Main > Setup > Connecting Your Monitor > Connecting to a Computer service center to buy optional items.

  • Page 13: Connecting Av Devices

    There is no need to buy a TV card which connects to a PC, or additional hardware or software. Contact a local Samsung Electronics English > Main > Setup > Connecting Your Monitor > Connecting to other devices...

  • Page 14: Connecting To A Macintosh

    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.

  • Page 15: Connecting Headphone

    4. Connecting Headphone You may connect your headphones to the monitor. 1. Connect your headphones to the Headphone-out port.

  • Page 16: Windows Me

    When inserted into the computer CD drive, the CD-ROM boots up automatically. If it fails to boot up automatically, click monsetup.exe twice in the CD-ROM drive folder of Windows Explorer. English > Main > Setup > Installing the Monitor Driver > Automatic http://www.samsung-monitor.com/ (Worldwide) http://www.samsungusa.com/monitor/ (USA) http://www.sec.co.kr/monitor/...
  • Page 17 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/...

  • Page 18: Windows Xp Operating System

    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. English > Main > Setup > Installing the Monitor Driver > Manual http://www.samsung-monitor.com/ (Worldwide) http://www.samsungusa.com/monitor/ http://www.sec.co.kr/monitor/...
  • Page 19 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/...

  • Page 20: Microsoft ® Windows ® 2000 Operating System

    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.

  • Page 21: Linux Operating System

    ® ® 4. Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Operating System 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. 4.

  • Page 22: Folding The Base

    Folding or removing the base Installing a VESA base This monitor supports various types of VESA-standard bases. You need to either fold or remove the base in use Connecting Your in order to install a VESA base. Monitor Installing the Folding the base Monitor Driver Installing a VESA...
  • Page 23 1. Lay the LCD monitor face-down on a flat surface with a cushion beneath it to protect the screen. 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.
  • Page 24 (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. English > Main > Setup > Installing a VESA base > Installing VESA base fold the monitor base before installing a VESA base.

  • Page 25: Source Buttons

    User control buttons Direct-Access Features The control button configuration may vary slightly depending on the monitor model. User Controls On-Screen Display Source Buttons | Source Buttons | PC mode button Switches from Video mode to PC mode. PIP mode button In PC Mode, turns on Video or TV screens in PIP mode.

  • Page 26: Remote Control Buttons

    | Control Buttons | For more information on the screen adjustment functions, refer to 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. + CH / - CH button Moves from one menu item to another vertically or adjusts selected menu values.
  • Page 27 1 Power button Use this button to turn the monitor on and off. 2-5 Source Button See the Source Buttons above. 6 PIP Position button Adjusts the location of Video image in PIP mode. Press VOL - adjust the location up and down or left and right. 7 PIP Size button Adjusts the PIP image size in PIP mode.

  • Page 28: Automatic Save

    User control buttons Direct-Access Features Direct-Access Features let you display Monitor Adjustment Menu by simply pressing Auto button once. Or they User Controls are used to adjust monitor functions. You need to activate functions other than Auto Adjustment only when Auto- Access Features are off.
  • Page 29 4. Channel When OSD is not on the screen, push the channel number. 1. Push the 2. Push the This function is available in TV or PC + TV (PIP) mode only. You need to included) to make PC+TV mode appear in TV mode or PIP mode. + CH / button to decrease the channel number.
  • Page 30 OSD Functions Screen Adjustment Animation Clips Characters and icons become highlighted in blue during adjustment for each menu. User Controls On-Screen PC Screen Video Screen Display 1. PC Screen For detailed information on Screen Adjustment in the PC mode, refer to Animation Contrast Adjust Contrast.

  • Page 31: Video Screen

    Image being displayed can be made softer or sharper. Position This adjusts the screen location horizontally and vertically. Sound The monitor has a built-in high fidelity stereo audio amplifier. 1) Bass: Emphasize low frequency audio. 2) Treble: Emphasize high frequency audio. 3) Surround: Turns the surround sound feature on/off.

  • Page 32: Osd Control

    Upon selecting a channel system, you will be asked if you want to perform "Channel auto program". Select "OK" to perform the "Channel auto program" or select "Cancel" to select different channel system. : Beligie, Deutschland, Espania, France, Italia, Nederland, Schweiz, Sverige, UK, East Europe. 2) Manual Tune: Due to the weak signals or a wrong antenna configuration, some of the channels may not be tuned correctly or there could be a mismatch of the channel number between a Real channel and a...

  • Page 33: Self-Test Feature Check

    Check the following items yourself before calling for service. Contact the cannot solve by yourself. Self-Test Feature Check Check before Dot Acceptable calling for service Problems and Solutions 1. Self-Test Feature Check Q & A Your monitor provides a self test feature that allows you to check whether your monitor is functioning properly. 1.

  • Page 34: For Better Display

    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.

  • Page 35: Symptoms And Recommended Actions

    (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. (They may cause flaws or deformation of the screen surface.) The user will be required to pay costs and related expenses for repair of damages caused by him/her.

  • Page 36: Problems Related To Screen

    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, Installation Screen Check before...

  • Page 37: Problems Related To Audio

    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. Screen is blank and power indicator light is steady green or blinks every 0.5 or 1 seconds...
  • Page 38 Frequently asked questions are summarized here for your reference. Check before calling for service How can I change the frequency? Problems and Solutions Q & A How can I adjust the resolution? How can I set the Power Saving function? How can I clean the outer case/LCD Panel? Question Frequency can be changed by reconfiguring the video card.
  • Page 39 Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice. General General Model Name PowerSaver LCD Panel Preset Timing Modes Size Display area Pixel Pitch Type Viewing Angle Synchronization Horizontal Vertical Display Color 16,777,216 Colors Resolution Optimum resolution Maximum resolution Input Signal Sync.
  • Page 40 VESA Mounting Interface 75mm x 75mm (for use with Specialty(Arm) Mounting hardware.) Environmental considerations Operating Temperature : 50°F ~ 104°F(10°C ~ 40°C) Humidity : 10% ~ 80%, non-condensing Storage Temperature : -13°F ~113°F (-25°C ~ 45°C) Humidity : 5% ~ 95%, non-condensing Audio Characteristics Audio Input 1 RCA Jack Red(R) White(L), 0.5Vrms (-9dB)
  • Page 41 Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice. General General Model Name PowerSaver LCD Panel Preset Timing Modes Size Display area Pixel Pitch Type Viewing Angle Synchronization Horizontal Vertical Display Color 16,777,216 Colors Resolution Optimum resolution Maximum resolution Input Signal Sync.
  • Page 42 VESA Mounting Interface 100mm x 100mm (for use with Specialty(Arm) Mounting hardware.) Environmental considerations Operating Temperature : 50°F ~ 104°F(10°C ~ 40°C) Humidity : 10% ~ 80%, non-condensing Storage Temperature : -13°F ~113°F (-25°C ~ 45°C) Humidity : 5% ~ 95%, non-condensing Audio Characteristics Audio Input 1 RCA Jack Red(R) White(L), 0.5Vrms (-9dB)
  • Page 43 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. English > Main > Specifications > PowerSaver...
  • Page 44 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.
  • Page 45 Table 2. PAL Broadcasting Systems Color System Sound System 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.
  • Page 46 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 English > Main > Information > Service Center...
  • Page 47 175 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 48 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. JOONG-ANG DAILY NEWS BLDG. 7 SOON-WHA-DONG CHUNG-KU, C.P.O BOX 2775, 1144 SEOUL, KOREA...
  • Page 49 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. Service Center Types of Sync Signals Terms...
  • Page 50 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 51 Products with the CE Marking comply with both 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 - Radio Frequency Interference EN55024:1998 - Electromagnetic Immunity EN61000-3-2:1995+A1+A2 - Power Line Harmonics EN61000-3-3:1995 - Voltage Fluctuations...
  • Page 52 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 1996-11-29 On the page this folder you will find a brief summary of the environmental requirements met by this product.
  • Page 53 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.
  • Page 54 TCO'03-Ecological requirements for personal computers (TCO'03 applied model only) Congratulations! The display you have just purchased carries the TCO03 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 55 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 56 Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is strictly forbidden. Service Center Terms 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. Regulatory Natural Color Samsung is the registered trademark of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.;...
  • Page 57 (Worldwide) http://www.samsungusa.com/monitor/ (USA) http://www.sec.co.kr/monitor/ (Korea) http://www.samsungmonitor.com.cn/ (China)

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