SyncMaster 151P, 171P TFT-LCD Monitor User's Manual
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. z Notational Power If the size of your monitor is small, or if the same image is present for long periods of time, you may see afterimages due to damage to the flourescent substance on the inside of the TFT-LCD. Installation Clean Do not use a damaged or loose plug. Other z This may cause an electric shock or fire.
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.
Monitor and Stand Power Cord Unparking DC-Adapter Front Rear Quick Setup Guide Warranty Card (Not available in all locations) User's Guide and Driver Installation CD Please make sure the following items are included with your monitor. If any items are missing, contact your dealer.
Unparking Front Rear 1.Analog(A)/Digital(B) indicator 2. Auto button 3. Exit button 4,5. Adjust buttons 6. Menu button 7. Power button 8. Power indicator When push the 'Exit' button, then Selects the Video signal(A or B)while the OSD is off. Use this button to auto adjustment direct access. Use this button to Exit the active menu or the OSD.Selects the Video signal(A or B)while the OSD is off. These buttons allow you to highlight and adjust items in the menu.
Unparking Front Rear (The configuration at the back of the monitor may vary from product to product.) 1. DVI Cable Connect the DVI Cable to the DVI Cable on the back of your Comupter. 2. D-sub Cable Connect the D-sub Cable to the 15-pin, D-sub connector on the back of your Computer. Connect the DC Adapter for your monitor to the power port on the back of the monitor. 3. Power Port Note: See Connecting Your Monitor for further information regarding cable connections.
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. 2. Connect the signal cable to the 15-pin, D-sub connector on the back of your monitor. 3. If you are using a Macintosh computer, connect the cable to a Macintosh adapter, and set the pins on your adapter(Adapter not included). A PC-compatible computer does not need an adapter. 4. Connect the DVI Cable to the DVI Port on the back of your Monitor.
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. Internet web site : http://www.samsung-monitor.com/ (Europe) http://www.samsungusa.
Windows XP/2000 1. Insert CD into the CD-ROM driver. 2. Click "Windows XP/2000 Driver". 3. Choose your monitor model in the model list, then click the "OK" button. 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.
Windows XP | Windows 2000 | Windows Me | Windows 98 | Windows 95 | Windows NT | Linux 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.
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.
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. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Click "Start" , "Setting" , "Control Panel". Double click the "Display" Icon.
Microsoft® Windows® 95 Operating System First determine the Windows 95 version installed on your computer by right-clicking the My Computer icon on PC and selecting Properties. The version number is listed under System. Perform the steps for the appropriate version. Version 4.00.950A 1. Click Start, Settings, Control Panel, and then double-click "Display" icon. 2. In the "Display Properties" window, click the "Settings" tab and click "Change Display Type". 3.
On Screen Display
On Screen Display Menu How to adjust Brightness Adjust the Brightness. 1 2 3 Push the Menu ( ) button. Push the Menu ( ) button to open the Brightness adjustment screen. Use the + button to increase the brightness or - button to decrease the brightness. Contrast Adjust the Contrast. 1 2 3 4 Push the Menu ( ) button. Push the - button or + button until the Contrast screen is displayed. Push the Menu ( ) button to open the Contrast adjustment screen.
On Screen Display 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 2 3 4 Push the Menu ( ) button. Push the - button or + button until the Image Lock screen is displayed. Push the Menu ( ) button twice to open the Fine adjustment screen.
On Screen Display Menu How to adjust Position H-Position Follow these instructions to change the horizontal position of the monitor's entire display. 1 2 3 4 Push the Menu ( ) button. Push the - button or + button until the Position screen is displayed. Push the Menu ( ) button twice to open the H-Position adjustment screen. Use the - and + buttons to change the horizontal position of the monitor's viewing area. Note: Not Available This function doesn't work in Digital input.
On Screen Display Menu How to adjust Reset Geometry Reset Geometry parameters are replaced with the factory default values. 1 2 3 4 Push the Menu ( ) button. Push the - button or + button until the Reset screen is displayed. Push the Menu ( ) button twice to open the Geometry Reset adjustment screen. Push the + button to select Yes. If you don't want to reset the monitor, use the - button to select No. Note: Not Available This function doesn't work in Digital input.
On Screen Display Menu How to adjust Color Temperature Color Temperature Color temperature is a measure of the "warmth"of the image colors. 1 2 3 4 Push the Menu ( ) button. Push the - button or + button until the Color Temperature screen is displayed. Push the Menu ( ) button to open the Color Temperature adjustment screen. Press the - or + button to select User Adjusted, Reddish or Bluish. Note: Not Available This function doesn't work in Digital input.
On Screen Display Menu How to adjust Image Size If your computer or video board supplies a signal rate and addressability lower than 1280 x 1024, this LCD Monitor provides a scaling processor that can expand the addressability up to 1280 x 1024. 1 2 3 4 Push the Menu ( ) button. Push the - button or + button until the Image Size screen is displayed. Push the Menu ( ) open the Image Size adjustment screen. Use the - button or + button to select Normal, Expanded 1 or Expanded 2.
On Screen Display Menu How to adjust Halftone Change the opaqueness of the background of the OSD. 1 2 3 4 Push the Menu ( ) button. Push the - button or + button until the Halftone screen is displayed. Push the Menu ( ) button to open the Halftone selection screen. Use the - button or + button to select on or off.
On Screen Display Menu How to adjust Menu Position(H-Position) You can change the horizontal position where the OSD menu appears on your monitor. 1 2 3 4 Push the Menu ( ) button. Push the - button or + button until the Menu Position screen is displayed. Push the Menu ( ) button twice to open the H-Position adjustment screen. Use the - and + buttons to place the menu in the horizontal position you prefer.
On Screen Display 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 2 3 4 Push the Menu ( ) button. Push the - button or + button until the Menu Display Time screen is displayed. Push the Menu ( ) button to open the Menu Display Time selection screen. Use the - or + buttons to select 5, 10, 20, 50, 200 seconds. 20 seconds is the default value.
On Screen Display 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 1 2 Push the Menu ( OSD. Push the Menu ( OSD.
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? The screen suddenly has become unbalanced. Has the video card been set properly? Set the video card by referring to the video card manual. Have you changed the video card or the driver? Adjust screen image position and size 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 95/98/2k/XP: Set the resolution at the Control Panel, Display, Settings. Windows 3.1: Change the resolution and the colors using the VGA Utility provided by the video card.
Self-Test Feature Check Check List | Warning Messages | Environment | Useful Tips 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.
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 151P LCD Panel Size 15.0 inch diagonal Display area 304.1(H) x 228.1(V) Pixel Pitch 0.297(H) x 0.297(V) Type a-si TFT active matrix Viewing Angle 80/80/80/70(L/R/T/B) Synchronization Horizontal 30 ~60kHz Vertical 56~75Hz Display Color 16.7M (True) Resolution Optimum resolution 1024 x 768@60Hz Maximum resolution 1024 x 768@75Hz Input Signal, Terminated RGB Analog 0.
SyncMaster 151P 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 151P 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. Preset Timing Modes Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) Pixel Clock (MHz) Sync Polarity (H/V) IBM, 640 x 350 31.469 70.086 25.175 +/- IBM, 640 x 480 31.469 59.
General Model Name General PowerSaver Preset Timing Modes SyncMaster 171P 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 85/85/85/85(L/R/T/B) Synchronization Horizontal 30 ~81kHz Vertical 56~85Hz Display Color 16.7M(True) Resolution Optimum resolution 1280 x 1024@60Hz Maximum resolution 1280 x 1024@76Hz Input Signal, Terminated RGB Analog 0.
SyncMaster 171P 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 171P 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. Preset Timing Modes Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) Pixel Clock (MHz) Sync Polarity (H/V) IBM, 640 x 350 31.469 70.086 25.175 +/- IBM, 640 x 480 31.469 59.
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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.
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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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