Page 2
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.
Safety Instructions Before connecting the AC power cord to the DC adapter outlet, make sure the voltage designation of the DC adapter corresponds to the local electrical supply. Never insert anything metallic into the cabinet openings of the liquid crystal display (LCD) monitor;...
Unpacking Your Monitor Please make sure the following items are included with your monitor. If any items are missing, contact your dealer. Installation CD (Not available in all locations) Warranty Card (Not available in all locations) Manual DC Adapter Remote Controller Power Cord 15-pin D-Sub Signal Cable SyncMaster 150MB...
Setting up Your LCD Monitor Setting up an Ergonomic Workstation Consider the advice given below before you install your monitor. Monitor location Choose a position that exposes your monitor to the least reflection from lights or windows, usually at a right angle to any window. Workstation height Place your LCD monitor so that the top of the screen is slightly below your eye level when you are comfortably seated.
Setting up Your LCD Monitor Connecting Your LCD Monitor Figure 3. Cable connections Connect the power cord to the DC adapter and connect the adapter jack to the DC12V power port on the back of your monitor. Connect the signal cable to the video port on your computer. Connect the RCA cable or S-VHS cable to your DVD, VCR or camcoder.
Setting up Your LCD Monitor Plug and Play The adoption of the new VESA suming setup. It allows you to install your monitor in a Plug and Play compatible system with- out the usual hassles and confusion. Your PC system can easily identify and configure itself for use with your display.
Setting up Your LCD Monitor If the monitor is functioning properly, you will see a white box with an error messsage “Check Signal Cable.” in red color. Check Signal Cable Figure 5. Monitor self-test screen This box also appears during normal operation if the video cable becomes disconnected or damaged.
Adjusting Your LCD Monitor User Controls Your LCD monitor allows you to easily adjust the characteristics of the image being displayed. All of these adjustments are made using the control buttons on the front of the monitor. While you use these buttons to adjust the controls, an on-screen menu shows you their numeric values as they change.
Adjusting Your LCD Monitor Name - VOL + Automatic Save Whenever you open the on-screen menu and allow an adjustment window to remain active for about 3 seconds without pressing other buttons, the monitor automatically saves any adjustment you have made. These changes are saved into a user area in the monitor. SyncMaster 150MB and SyncMaster 170MB have 9- and 11- factory preset modes listed in Table 7 on page 26 respectively.
Adjusting Your LCD Monitor Direct-Access Features While you are watching full screen TV or in PIP mode Volume OSD Lock/Unlock This function allows you to secure the current settings so that they cannot be inadvertently changed, while still allowing you to adjust the Brightness, Contrast and Volume. You can unlock the OSD controls at any time by using the same procedure.
Adjusting Your LCD Monitor ON-Screen Display(OSD) Function icons Function name Setting bar Tool Tip Figure 7. On-Screen Display(OSD) Accessing the menu system With the OSD off, push the Menu button to display the main OSD menu. Use the " from one icon to another, the function name changes to reflect the function or group of functions represented by that icon.
Adjusting Your LCD Monitor OSD functions and adjustments Table 1. Screen controls Menus and Icon Sub-menus Auto Adjustment AUTO Contrast Brightness Image Lock Function Descriptions "Auto adjustment" allows the monitor to self-adjust to the incoming video signal. The values of fine, coarse and position are adjusted automatically.
Page 15
Adjusting Your LCD Monitor Table 1. Screen controls (Continued) Menus and Icon Sub-menus Fine Coarse Information Reset H-Position V-Position Function Descriptions The Fine and Coarse adjustments allow you to fine tune the image quality of your monitor to your preference. Use the "...
Page 16
Adjusting Your LCD Monitor Table 1. Screen controls (Continued) Menus and Icon Sub-menus Color Mode1 Mode2 Mode3 User Mode 1 User Mode 2 Reset PIP(Picture-in- Picture) Size Position Closed Caption (US oniy) Function Descriptions The tone of color can be changed from redish white to bluish white.
Page 17
Adjusting Your LCD Monitor Table 1. Screen controls (Continued) Menus and Icon Sub-menus Video Control Contrast Brightness Sharpness Tint (NTSC only) Color Audio Control Source Select Bass Treble Speaker mute Function Descriptions This funtion is active if you select an input source other than PC.(DVD,VCR) Adjust the contrast of video without affecting PC RGB’s contrast.
Page 18
Adjusting Your LCD Monitor Table 1. Screen controls (Continued) Menus and Icon Sub-menus Image Size Expand1 Expand2 Normal Zoom Image Effect Timer Function Descriptions The size of the image being displayed can be handled in several different ways. Resize the image to fill the whole screen. (applicable to PC RGB only : 150MB) (applicable to both PC RGB and video : 170MB) Expand images keeping the original aspect ratio.
Page 19
Adjusting Your LCD Monitor Table 1. Screen controls (Continued) Menus and Icon Sub-menus OSD Control Language Position Halftone Duration Beep Function Descriptions OSD language and appearence can be changed. English Deutsch Español Français Italiano Svenska Move the OSD Window to the vertical and horizontal direction.
By Remote-Control Power On/Off Closed caption Auto Adjustment PIP Position PIP On • PIP On • Full screen Sound Mute PIP Off • PIP • Full(PIP) Appendix English Source • PC • V1 • V2 Turn on the OSD Turn off the OSD PIP Size Volume...
PowerSaver 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 period of time. The available modes are “On”, “Standby”, “Sleep”, and “Deep Sleep”. PowerSaver operates with a VESA DPMS compliant video card installed in your computer.
Troubleshooting If you have a problem setting up or using your LCD monitor, you may be able to solve it yourself. Before contacting customer service, try the suggested actions that are appropriate to your problem. Table 3. Troubleshooting – Image What you see...
Page 23
Table 3. Troubleshooting – Image (Continued) What you see... Screen is blank and power indicator light is steady amber or blinks every 0.5 or 1 seconds Image is not stable and may appear to vibrate NOTE: Your monitor supports multiscan display functions within Image is not centered on the screen.
Page 24
Table 4. Troubleshooting – Audio Problem No sound Ensure that the audio cable is firmly connected to both the audio-in port on your monitor and the audio–out port on your sound card. Check the volume level Sound level is Check the volume level too low If the volume is still too low after turning the control to its maximum,...
Specifications Table 5. Technical and environmental specifications Panel Size Display Size Type Pixel pitch Viewing Angle * Frequency Horizontal Vertical Display color Display Optimum Mode Resolution Maximum Mode Input Signal Sync. Video signal Video Color system Video format Power Supply Input Output * Referring to Preset timing modes, page 26.
Page 26
Table 5. Technical and environmental specifications Power Maximum Consumption Power Saving Dimensions/ Unit ( Weight Monitor body With stand When folded Carton Environmental Operating Considerations Temperature Operating Humidity Storage Temperature Storage Humidity Audio Audio Input 1 Characteristics Audio Input 2 Line-out (Audio out) Headphone out...
Display Modes If the signal from the system equals to the standard signal mode, the screen is adjusted auto- matically. If the signal from the system doesn't equal to the standard signal mode, adjust the mode with referring to the Videocard user guide because the screen might not display or only the power LED might be on.
Installing VESA compliant mounting devices Refer to page 29 to fold the base 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 bases. Wall Mount Instructions The following instructions apply to a hollow sheet-rock wall only Tools/Hardware needed - Philips screwdriver, four toggle bolts, 5/8in dia.
Retractable Stand NOTE: *Please pull the rear retractable part of the stand when you tilt the monitor to the backward direction to give more stability. The maximum tilt angle is 15 degree to the backward direction. Please do not tilt the monitor other than specified range.
Attaching a wall or Arm mounting device The monitor supports VESA mounting standard for use with various VESA mounting devices. To install any VESA mounting device, please follow the instructions given. Lay the LCD monitor face-down on a flat surface with a cushion or other soft materials to protect the screen.
The party responsible for product compliance: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD America QA Lab of Samsung 85 West Tasman Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA Tel) 408-544-5124 Fax) 408-544-5191 Provided with this monitor is a detachable power supply cord with IEC320 style terminations.
Page 34
Saturno 44 Col. Nva. Industrial Vallejo Del. Gustavo A. Madero C.P. 07700 Mexico D.F. Tel. 5747-5100 RFC: SEM950215S98 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.