Samsung 350 manual

User manual SyncMaster S23B550V S27B550V The color and the appearance may differ depending on the product, and the speci fications are subject to change without prior notic e to improve the performance. BN46-00193A-0 2[...]

2 Before Using the Product Before Using the Product Copyright The content s of this manua l are subjec t to change with out notice to improve qua lity. © 2011 Samsung Electronics Samsung Electro nics owns th e copyright fo r this man ual. Use or reproduction of this manual in part s or entirety with out the autho rization of Samsung Electronic s i[...]

3 Before Using the Product Before Using the Product Cleaning Cleaning Exercise care when cleaning as th e panel and exte rior of advanced LCDs are easily scr atched. Take the following steps when c leaning. 1. Power off the monitor and computer. 2. Disconnect the power c ord from the monitor. Hold the power cable by the plug and do not touch the ca[...]

4 Before Using the Product Before Using the Product Securing the Installation Space  Ensure some space aroun d the product for ventilation. An internal te mperature rise may cause fire and damage the produc t. Be sure to allow the amount of space as s hown below or greater when installing the pr oduct. The exterior may differ depending on the pr[...]

5 Before Using the Product Before Using the Product Safety Precautions Electricity and Safety The following images are for reference only. Real-life situations may differ from what is shown in the images. Warning Do not use a damaged p ower cord o r plug, or a loose powe r socket.  An electric shock or fire may re sult. Do not plug many prod uct[...]

6 Before Using the Product Before Using the Product Caution Installation and Safety Warning Do not unplug the power cord when the prod uct is in use.  The product may become damage d by an electric sho ck. Do not use the po wer cord for prod ucts other than a uthorized produc ts supplied by Samsung.  An electric shock or fire may re sult. Kee[...]

7 Before Using the Product Before Using the Product Caution Do not install t he product on an unstab le or vibrating surface (insec ure shelf, sloped surfa ce, etc.).  The product m ay fall and break o r cause a pers onal injury.  Using the produ ct in an area w ith excess vibration m ay damage the product or cause a fire. Do not install th e[...]

8 Before Using the Product Before Using the Product Operation and Safety Warning Put down the p roduct carefully.  The product m ay fall and break o r cause a pers onal injury. Installing the product in an unusual place (a place expose d to a lot of fine particles, chemical sub stances or extreme tempe ratures, or an airport or train station whe[...]

9 Before Using the Product Before Using the Product Do not put a heavy object , toy, or swee ts on top of the product.  The product or heavy objects may f all as children tr y to reach for the toy or sweets resulting in a serious injury. During a lightn ing or thund erstorm, re move the powe r cord and do not touc h the antenna cable .  An el[...]

10 Before Using the Product Before Using the Product Caution Do not insert a metallic object (a chopstick, coin , hair pin, etc.) o r inflammable object (p aper, match, e tc.) into the v ent or ports of the pr oduct.  If water or an y foreign substan ce enters t he product, be sure to power off the product, rem ove the pow er cord, an d contact [...]

11 Before Using the Product Before Using the Product Do not let wate r enter the D C power ada pter or get th e adapter we t.  An electric shock or fire may re sult.  Avoid using the product ou tdoors wher e it can be ex posed to rain or snow.  Be careful no t to get the DC p ower adapter wet when you w ash the floor. Do not put the DC pow[...]

12 Before Using the Product Before Using the Product Correct posture to use the product Do not place heavy objects on the prod uct.  Product failure o r person al injure may result. When using he adphones o r earphones, d o not turn t he volume t oo high.  Having the sound too loud may damage your h earing. Use the product in the correct post[...]

Table Of Cont ents 13 Table Of Contents BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT 2 Copyright 2 Icons used in this manual 2 Symbols for safety precautions 3 Cleaning 3 Cleaning 4 Securing the Installation Space 4 Precautions for storage 5 Safety Precautions 5 Electricity and Safety 6 Installation and Safety 8 Operation and Safety 12 Correct posture to use the produ[...]

Table Of Contents Table Of Cont ents 14 CONNECTING AND USING A SOURCE DEVICE 31 Before Connecting 31 Pre-connection Checkpoints 31 Connecting the Power 32 Connecting and Using a PC 32 Connecting to a PC 33 Connecting to Headphones or Speakers 34 Driver Installation 35 Setting Optimum Resolution 36 Changing the Resolution Using a PC SCREEN SETUP 39 [...]

Table Of Contents Table Of Cont ents 15 CONFIGURING TINT 49 SAMSUNG MAGIC Color 49 Configuring SAMSUNG MAGIC Color 50 Red 50 Configuring Red 51 Green 51 Configuring Green 52 Blue 52 Configuring Blue 53 Color Tone 53 Configuring the Color Tone Settings 54 Gamma 54 Configuring Gamma RESIZING OR RELOCATING THE SCREEN 55 H-Position & V-Position 55 [...]

Table Of Contents Table Of Cont ents 16 62 Off Timer Setting 62 Configuring Off Timer Setting 63 PC/AV Mode 63 Configuring PC/AV Mode 64 Key Repeat Time 64 Configuring Key Repeat Time 65 Auto Source 65 Configuring Auto Source 66 Display Time 66 Configuring Display Time 67 Menu Transparency 67 Changing Menu Transparency INFORMATION MENU AND OTHERS 6[...]

Table Of Contents Table Of Cont ents 17 TROUBLESHOOTI NG GUIDE 74 Requirements Before Contacting Samsung Customer Service Center 74 Testing the Product 74 Checking the Resolution and Frequency 74 Check the following. 77 Q & A SPECIFICATIONS 79 General 81 PowerSaver 82 Standard Signal Mode Table APPENDIX 85 Contact SAMSUNG WORLDWIDE 90 Correct D[...]

18 1 Preparations 1 Preparations 1.1 Checking the Contents 1.1.1 Removing the Packaging 1 Open the packaging b ox. Be careful not to dam age the product whe n you open the packa ging with a sharp instrum ent. 2 Remove the sty rofoam from the produ ct. 3 Check the compo nents and re move the styrofoam an d plastic bag . This image is for reference o[...]

19 Preparations 1 1 Preparations 1.1.2 Checking the Components  Contact the dealer from whom you purch ased the product if any item is missing.  The appearance of the components and items sold separately may differ from the image shown. Components Components may vary depending on the country. Quick setup guid e Warranty card (Not available in[...]

20 Preparations 1 1 Preparations 1.2 Parts 1.2.1 Frontal Buttons The color and shape of parts may differ from what is shown. Specifications are subject to change without notice to improve quality. This is a touch-type button. Tap the button lightly with a finger. Icons Description  Open or close the onscreen disp lay (OSD) menu, or return to th [...]

21 Preparations 1 1 Preparations When the Key G uide is displayed, the [ ] button activate s the function assigned to Volume . Confirm a me nu selectio n. Pressing the [ ] button when the OSD menu is not displaye d will change the input sou rce ( Analog / HDMI 1 / HDMI 2/MHL ). If you power on the pro duct or chang e the input so urce by press ing [...]

22 Preparations 1 1 Preparations 1.2.2 Reverse Side The color and shape of parts may differ from what is shown. Specifications are subject to change without notice to improve quality. Port Ports Connect to the DC powe r adapter. Connect to a so urce device using an HDMI cable . Connect to a so urce device that h as the MHL function using the MHL ca[...]

23 Preparations 1 1 Preparations 1.3 Installation 1.3.1 Attaching the Stand Before assembling the product, place the product down on a flat and stable surface so that the screen is facing downwards. The color and shape of parts may differ from what is shown. Specifications are subject to change without notice to improve quality. Insert the Stan d C[...]

24 Preparations 1 1 Preparations 1.3.2 Adjusting the Product Tilt The color and shape of parts may differ from what is shown. Specifications are subject to change without notice to improve quality.  You can adjust the tilt of your monitor.  Hold the lower part of the product and adjust the tilt carefully. -1° (±2°) ~ 20° (±2°)[...]

25 Preparations 1 1 Preparations 1.3.3 Installing a Wall-moun t Kit or Desktop Stand Before Installation Power the product off and remove the power cable from the power socket. Align the grooves and tightly fasten the sc rews on the brack et on the prod uct with the corre sponding parts on the wall-mount kit or desktop stand you want t o attach. Pl[...]

26 Preparations 1 1 Preparations Notes  Using a screw longer than the standard length can damage the internal components of the product.  The length of screws required for a wall mount that does not comply with the VESA standards may vary depending on the specifications.  Do not use screws that do not comply with the VESA standards. Do not[...]

27 2 Using "MHL(Mobile High-Definition Link)" 2 Using "MHL(Mobile High-Definition Link)" 2.1 "MHL" (Mobile High-Definition Link) This feature a llows you t o enjoy videos a nd photos (imp orted from a connected m obile device th at supports MHL ) on the scre en of the produ ct.  To find a list of MHL -certified devi[...]

28 Using "MHL(Mobile High-Definition Link)" 2 2 Using "MHL(Mobile High-Definition Link)" 2.1.1 Using "MHL" 1 Connect the US B port on th e mobile device to t he [HDMI 2 / MHL] port on the pr oduct using the MHL cable.  When the MHL cable is used, [HDMI 2 / MHL] is the only port on the product that supports the MHL f[...]

29 Using "MHL(Mobile High-Definition Link)" 2 2 Using "MHL(Mobile High-Definition Link)" When the mobile device is in sleep mode When the mobile device is in sleep mode, the follo wing message will appear in place of the MHL screen. To display the MHL screen, deactivate sleep mode. When the mobile device is not co nnected or doe[...]

30 Using "MHL(Mobile High-Definition Link)" 2 2 Using "MHL(Mobile High-Definition Link)" 2.1.2 Disabling "MHL" Disabling MHL by using the [MHL] button When MHL is active, press the [ MHL ] button. The MHL func tion will be disabled. The input source changes automatically only when a cab le is connected to a port other [...]

31 3 Connecting and Us ing a Source Device 3 Connecting and Using a Source Device 3.1 Before Connecting 3.1.1 Pre-connection Checkpoints  Before connectin g a source devic e, read the user manual pro vided with it. The number and locations of ports on source device s may differ from device to dev ice.  Do not connec t the power cable until al[...]

32 Connecting and Using a Source Device 3 3 Connecting and Us ing a Source Device 3.3 Connecting and Using a PC 3.3.1 Connecting to a PC  Select a connection m ethod suitab le for your PC. Connecting parts may differ in different products. Connection Using the D-SUB Cable (Analogue Type) 1 Connect the D-SUB cable to the [RGB IN] port on the back[...]

33 Connecting and Using a Source Device 3 3 Connecting and Us ing a Source Device Connection Using an HDMI-DVI Cable 1 Connect the H DMI-DVI cable t o the HDMI port on the b ack of the product and t he DVI port on the PC. 2 Connect the DC po wer adapter to the product a nd a power sock et. Next, turn on th e power switch on the PC. (For details, re[...]

34 Connecting and Using a Source Device 3 3 Connecting and Us ing a Source Device 3.3.3 Driver Installation  You can set the optimum resolution and frequency for this product by installing the corresponding drivers.  An installation driver is contained on the CD supplied with the product.  If the file provided is faulty, visit the Samsung [...]

35 Connecting and Using a Source Device 3 3 Connecting and Us ing a Source Device 3.3.4 Setting Optimum Resolution An information message abou t setting optimum resolution will appear if you power on the product for the first time after purchase. Select a langua ge and chan ge the resolu tion to the op timum value. 1 Press [ ] to move to the la ngu[...]

36 Connecting and Using a Source Device 3 3 Connecting and Us ing a Source Device 3.3.5 Changing the Re solution Using a PC  Adjust the resolution and refresh rate in Control Panel on you r PC to obtain optimum picture quality.  The picture quality of TFT-LCDs may degrade if the optimum resolution is not selected. Changing the Resolution on W[...]

37 Connecting and Using a Source Device 3 3 Connecting and Us ing a Source Device Changing the Resolution on Windows Vista Go to Control P anel Personalization Di splay Settings and change the resolution. 12 34 *********** ***********[...]

38 Connecting and Using a Source Device 3 3 Connecting and Us ing a Source Device Changing the Resolution on Windows 7 Go to Control P anel Display Screen Resolution and change t he r esolution . 12 34[...]

39 4 Screen Setup 4 Screen Setup Configure the screen settings such as brightness and color tone. 4.1 Brightness You can adjust the general brightne ss of the picture. (Range: 0~100) A higher value wil l make the pictu re appear brighter.  This menu is not available when Bright is set to Dynamic Contrast mode.  Not available if Eco Saving is [...]

40 Screen Setup 4 4 Screen Setup 4.2 Contrast Adjust the cont rast between th e objects and b ackground. (Range: 0~100) A higher va lue will increase t he contr ast to mak e the obje ct appear clearer .  This menu is not available when Bright is in Cinema or Dynamic Contrast mode.  This menu is not available when Color is in Full or Intellige[...]

41 Screen Setup 4 4 Screen Setup 4.3 Sharpness Make the ou tline of objects more clear o r blurry. (Rang e: 0~100) A higher va lue will m ake the outline of objects cle arer.  This menu is not available when Bright is in Cinema or Dynamic Contrast mode.  This menu is not available when Color is in Full or Intelligent mode. 4.3.1 Configuring S[...]

42 Screen Setup 4 4 Screen Setup 4.4 SAMSUNG MAGIC Bright This menu provides an optimum picture qu ality suitable for the environme nt where the produc t will be used.  Not available if Eco Saving is set to On .  This menu is not available when Angle is enabled. You can customize the brigh tness to suit your preferences. 4.4.1 Configuring SAM[...]

43 Screen Setup 4 4 Screen Setup  Dynamic Cont rast : Obtain balanced bright ness through automatic co ntrast adjustm ent. When the exter nal input is conn ected throu gh HDMI and PC/AV M ode is set to AV , Bright has four automa tic picture settings ( Dynamic , Standard , Movie and Custom ) tha t are preset at the factory. You can activate eith[...]

44 Screen Setup 4 4 Screen Setup 4.5 SAMSUNG MAGIC Angle Angle allows you to configure the settings to o btain the optimum pict ure quality according to you r viewing angle.  This menu is not available when Bright is in Cinema or Dynamic Contrast mode.  This menu is not available when Color is enabled. You can custo mize the angle to suit you[...]

45 Screen Setup 4 4 Screen Setup 4.6 Coarse Adjust the scre en frequenc y. This menu is available in Analog mode only. 4.6.1 Adjusting Coarse 1 Press any butto n on the front of the prod uct to display t he Key Guide. Next, press [ ] to disp lay the corresp onding menu scre en. 2 Press [ ] to move to Picture and press [ ] on the pr oduct. 3 Press [[...]

46 Screen Setup 4 4 Screen Setup 4.7 Fine Fine-adjust the sc reen to obt ain a vivid pict ure. This menu is available in Analog mode only. 4.7.1 Adjusting Fine 1 Press any butto n on the front of the prod uct to display t he Key Guide. Next, press [ ] to disp lay the corresp onding menu scre en. 2 Press [ ] to move to Picture and press [ ] on the p[...]

47 Screen Setup 4 4 Screen Setup 4.8 Response Time Accelerate th e panel response rate to make video appe ar more vivid and natura l.  It is best to set Response Time to Normal or Faster when you are not viewing a movie.  The functions available on the monitor may vary depending on the model. Refer to the actual product. 4.8.1 Configuring Res[...]

48 Screen Setup 4 4 Screen Setup 4.9 HDMI Black Level If a DVD player or set-top box is conn ected to th e product via HDM I, image qua lity degradation (contrast / color degrada tion, black le vel, etc.) may occur, de pending on the connected source devic e. In such case, HDMI Black Level can be used to adjust the image q uality. If this is the ca[...]

49 5 Configuring Tint 5 Configuring Tint Adjust the tint of the screen. This menu is not available when Bright is set to Cinema or Dynamic Contrast mode. SAMSUNG MAGIC 5.1 SAMSUNG MAGIC Color Color is a new picture-q uality improvemen t technology d eveloped inde pendently by Sa msung, which delivers vivid natur al colors without pic ture quality d[...]

50 Configuring Tint 5 5 Configuring Tint 5.2 Red Adjust the valu e of the colo r red in the p icture. (Range : 0~100) A higher value wil l increase the in tensity of the c olor. This menu is not available when Color is in Full or Intelligent mode. 5.2.1 Configuring Red 1 Press any butto n on the front of the prod uct to display t he Key Guide. Next[...]

51 Configuring Tint 5 5 Configuring Tint 5.3 Green Adjust the valu e of the colo r green in th e picture. (Ran ge: 0~100) A higher value wil l increase the in tensity of the c olor. This menu is not available when Color is in Full or Intelligent mode. 5.3.1 Configuring Green 1 Press any butto n on the front of the prod uct to display t he Key Guide[...]

52 Configuring Tint 5 5 Configuring Tint 5.4 Blue Adjust the valu e of the colo r blue in the p icture. (Ran ge: 0~100) A higher value wil l increase the in tensity of the c olor. This menu is not available when Color is in Full or Intelligent mode. 5.4.1 Configuring Blue 1 Press any butto n on the front of the prod uct to display t he Key Guide. N[...]

53 Configuring Tint 5 5 Configuring Tint 5.5 Color Tone Adjust the gen eral color tone of the pictur e.  This menu is not available when Color is in Full or Intelligent mode.  This menu is not available when Angle is enabled. 5.5.1 Configuring the Color Tone Settings 1 Press any butto n on the front of the prod uct to display t he Key Guide. [...]

54 Configuring Tint 5 5 Configuring Tint 5.6 Gamma Adjust the mid-ra nge brigh tness (Gamma) of the pict ure. This menu is not available when Angle is enabled. 5.6.1 Configuring Gamma 1 Press any butto n on the front of the prod uct to display t he Key Guide. Next, press [ ] to disp lay the corresp onding menu scre en. 2 Press [ ] to move to COLOR [...]

55 6 Resizing or Relocating the Screen 6 Resizing or Relocating the Screen 6.1 H-Position & V-Position H-Position : Move the scre en to the left or right. V-Positio n : Move the scre en up or d own.  Available only when Image Size is set to Screen Fit .  This menu is available in Analog mode only. 6.1.1 Configuring H-Position & V-Posi[...]

56 Resizing or Relocating the Screen 6 6 Resizing or Relocating the Screen 6.2 Image Size Change the pi cture size. 6.2.1 Changing the Image Size 1 Press any butto n on the front of the prod uct to display t he Key Guide. Next, press [ ] to disp lay the corresp onding menu scre en. 2 Press [ ] to move to SIZE&POSITION and press [ ] on the produ[...]

57 Resizing or Relocating the Screen 6 6 Resizing or Relocating the Screen 6.3 Menu H-Position & Menu V-Position Menu H-Position : Move the menu position to th e left or right . Menu V-Position : Move the menu p osition up or down. 6.3.1 Configuring Menu H- Position & Menu V-Position 1 Press any butto n on the front of the prod uct to displ[...]

58 7 Setup and Reset 7 Setup and Reset 7.1 Reset Return all the sett ings for the produ ct to the defau lt factory settings. 7.1.1 Initializing Settings (Reset) 1 Press any butto n on the front of the prod uct to display t he Key Guide. Next, press [ ] to disp lay the corresp onding menu scre en. 2 Press [ ] to move to SETUP&RESET and pr ess [ [...]

59 Setup and Reset 7 7 Setup and Reset 7.2 Language Set the menu language.  A change to the language setting will only be applied to the onscreen menu display.  It will not be applied to other functions on your PC. 7.2.1 Changing the Language 1 Press any butto n on the front of the prod uct to display t he Key Guide. Next, press [ ] to disp l[...]

60 Setup and Reset 7 7 Setup and Reset 7.3 Eco Saving The Eco Saving function reduces po wer consumption by controlling the electric current used by the monitor pane l. This menu is not available when Bright is in Dynamic Contrast mode. 7.3.1 Configuring Eco Savi ng 1 Press any butto n on the front of the prod uct to display t he Key Guide. Next, p[...]

61 Setup and Reset 7 7 Setup and Reset 7.4 Off Timer On/Off You can set th e product t o automatica lly turn off. 7.4.1 Configuring Off Timer On/Off 1 Press any butto n on the front of the prod uct to display t he Key Guide. Next, press [ ] to disp lay the corresp onding menu scre en. 2 Press [ ] to move to SETUP&RESET and pr ess [ ] on the pro[...]

62 Setup and Reset 7 7 Setup and Reset 7.5 Off Timer Setting The off timer can be set within a ra nge of 1 to 23 hours. The product will au tomatically power off after the specified nu mber of hou rs. This menu is available only when Off Timer On/Off is set to On . 7.5.1 Configuring Off Timer Setting 1 Press any butto n on the front of the prod uct[...]

63 Setup and Reset 7 7 Setup and Reset 7.6 PC/AV Mode Set PC/AV Mode to AV . The picture size will be enlarged. This option is useful when you view a movie. PC/AV Mode is available in HDMI mode only. 7.6.1 Configuring PC/AV Mode 1 Press any butto n on the front of the prod uct to display t he Key Guide. Next, press [ ] to disp lay the corresp ondin[...]

64 Setup and Reset 7 7 Setup and Reset 7.7 Key Repeat Time Control the response ra te of a butto n when the b utton is press ed. 7.7.1 Configuring Key Repeat Time 1 Press any butto n on the front of the prod uct to display t he Key Guide. Next, press [ ] to disp lay the corresp onding menu scre en. 2 Press [ ] to move to SETUP&RESET and pr ess [...]

65 Setup and Reset 7 7 Setup and Reset 7.8 Auto Source You can activat e Auto Source . 7.8.1 Configuring Auto Source 1 Press any butto n on the front of the prod uct to display t he Key Guide. Next, press [ ] to disp lay the corresp onding menu scre en. 2 Press [ ] to move to SETUP&RESET and pr ess [ ] on the pro duct. 3 Press [ ] to mo ve to A[...]

66 Setup and Reset 7 7 Setup and Reset 7.9 Display Time Set the on-screen disp lay (OSD) menu to automatically disapp ear if the m enu is not used fo r a specified period of time. Display Time can be used to spec ify the time after w hich you want the OSD menu to disappear. 7.9.1 Configuring Display Time 1 Press any butto n on the front of the prod[...]

67 Setup and Reset 7 7 Setup and Reset 7.10 Menu Transparency Set the transp arency for th e menu windo ws: 7.10.1 Changing Menu Transparency 1 Press any butto n on the front of the prod uct to display t he Key Guide. Next, press [ ] to disp lay the corresp onding menu scre en. 2 Press [ ] to move to SETUP&RESET and pr ess [ ] on the pro duct. [...]

68 8 INFORMATION Menu a nd Others 8 INFORMATION Menu and Others 8.1 INFORMATION View the current i nput sour ce, freq uency and r esolutio n. 8.1.1 Displaying INFORMATION 1 Press any butto n on the front of the prod uct to display t he Key Guide. Next, press [ ] to disp lay the corresp onding menu scre en. 2 Press [ ] to move to INFO RMATION . The [...]

69 INFORMATION Menu and Others 8 8 INFORMATION Menu a nd Others 8.2.2 Sound Mode Select a sound mode (Mode) suitable for th e environment where the product will be used. This item is not available when connecting to headphones. 1 Press any button o n the front of the product (whe n no menu scre en is displayed) to display the Key Guide. Next, press[...]

70 9 Installing the Software 9 Installing the Software 9.1 Magic Tune 9.1.1 What is MagicTune? MagicTune is a so ftware progra m that helps with monitor adju stments by provid ing comprehensive descriptions of monitor fun ctions and eas y-to-unde rstand guid elines. You can adjust the product with the mous e and the keyboa rd without usin g the ope[...]

71 Installing the Software 9 9 Installing the Software 9.1.3 Removing the Software You can only re move MagicTune™ through [Add or Rem ove Programs] in Windows. To remove Ma gicTune™, comp lete the following st eps. 1 Click [Start] selec t [Settings], and select [Con trol Panel] from the menu. For Windows X P, click [Start], an d select [Contro[...]

72 Installing the Software 9 9 Installing the Software 9.2 MultiScreen MultiScreen ena bles users t o use the mo nitor by part itioning multip le sections . 9.2.1 Installing the Software 1 Insert the installation CD into the [CD-ROM drive]. 2 Select the " MultiScreen" se tup program. If the pop-up screen for the software installati on doe[...]

73 Installing the Software 9 9 Installing the Software 9.2.2 Removing the Software Click [ Start ], select [ Settings ]/[ Control Panel ], and then double-click [ Add or Remove Programs ]. Select "MultiScre en" from th e program lis t and click the [ Add / Delete ] button.[...]

74 10 Troubleshooting Guide 10 Troubleshooting Guide 10.1 Requirements Before Co ntacting Samsung Customer Service Center 10.1.1 Testing the Product Before calling Samsung Customer Service Center, test your prod uct as follows. If the problem persists, contact Samsung Customer Service Center. Check if your p roduct is oper ating normally by using t[...]

75 Troubleshooting Guide 10 10 Troubleshooting Guide " Not Optimum Mode " is displayed. This message appears if the signal from th e graphics car d exceeds t he maximum reso lution or frequency fo r the produ ct. Change the maximu m resolution and freque ncy to suit the produ ct performanc e, referring t o Standard Si gnal Mode T able (pa[...]

76 Troubleshooting Guide 10 10 Troubleshooting Guide The volume is too lo w. Adjust the volume. If the volume is still low af ter turning it up to the maximum level, a djust th e volume on your PC sound card or software program. Source device issu e A beeping sound is heard when my PC is booting. If a beeping sound is heard when your PC is booting,[...]

77 Troubleshooting Guide 10 10 Troubleshooting Guide 10.2 Q & A Question Answer How can I change the frequency? Set the freque ncy on your graphics card.  Windows XP: Go to Control Panel Appearance and Themes Display Setting s Advanced Monitor , and adjust Refres h rate under Monito r settings .  Windows ME/2000: Go to Contr ol Panel Disp[...]

78 Troubleshooting Guide 10 10 Troubleshooting Guide Refer to the user manual for your PC or graphics card for further instructions on adjustment. How can I change the resolution?  Windows XP: Go to Control Panel Appearance and Themes Display Settings , and adju st the resolution.  Windows ME/2000: Go to Control Pan el Display Settings , and [...]

79 11 Specifications 11 Specifications 11.1 General Model Name S23B550V S27B550V Panel Size 23 Inches ( 58 cm) 27 Inches ( 68 cm) Display area 509.76 mm (H) x 286.74 mm (V) 597.89 mm (H) x 336.31 mm (V) Synchronization Horizontal Frequency 30 ~ 81 kHz Vertical Frequency 56 ~ 75 kHz Display Color 16.7M Resolution Optimum Resolution 1920x1080@6 0Hz M[...]

80 Specifications 11 11 Specifications The above specifications are subject to change without notice to improve quality. This device is a Class B digital apparatus. (broadcast communications de vice for home use) This Class B device designed for home use is registered for EMC requirements and can be used in all regions. Environmental consideratio n[...]

81 Specifications 11 11 Specifications 11.2 PowerSaver The power-sa ving function of this produ ct reduces p ower consum ption by switch ing off the scree n and changing the co lor of the power LED if the produc t is not used for a specified period of time. The p ower is not turned off in powe r-saving mode. To swit ch the screen back on , press an[...]

82 Specifications 11 11 Specifications 11.3 Standard Signal Mode Table  This product can be set to only one resolution for each screen size to obtain the optimum picture quality due to the nature of the panel. Therefore, a resolution other than the specified resolution may degrade the picture quality. To avoid this, it is recommended that you se[...]

83 Specifications 11 11 Specifications HDMI S27B550V VESA, 1280 x 1024 79.976 75.025 135.000 +/+ VESA, 1440 x 900 55.935 59.887 106.500 -/+ VESA, 1600 x 900 60.000 60.000 108.000 +/+ VESA, 1680 x 1050 65.290 59.954 146.250 -/+ VESA, 1920 x 1080 67.500 60.000 148.500 +/+ Resolution Horizontal Frequen cy (kHz) Vertical Frequenc y (Hz) Pixel Clock (MH[...]

84 Specifications 11 11 Specifications HDMI  Horizontal Frequency The time required to scan a single line from the left to the right side of the screen is called a horizontal cycle. The reciprocal number of a horizontal cycle is called horizontal frequency. Horizontal frequency is measured in kHz.  Vertical Frequency Repeating the same pictur[...]

85 Appendix Appendix Contact SAMSUNG WORLDWIDE If you have any questions or comments relati ng to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center. NORTH AMERICA U.S.A 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7 864) http:// www.samsung.c om CANADA 1-800-SAMSUNG (726 -7864) http://www. samsung. com/ca http://www.samsung.com/ca_fr (French) MEXICO 01-800-S[...]

86 Appendix Appendix EUROPE ALBANIA 42 27 5755 http://www. samsung. com AUSTRIA 0810 - SAMSUNG (7267864, € 0.07 /min) http://www.sams ung.com BELGIUM 02-201- 24-18 http://www.sam sung.com/b e (Dutch) http://www.samsung.com/be _fr (French) BOSNIA 05 133 1999 http://www.samsung.co m BULGARIA 07001 33 11 http://www.sams ung.com CROATIA 062 SAMSUNG ([...]

87 Appendix Appendix PORTUGAL 808 20-SAMSUNG (808 20 7267) http://www.sams ung.com RUMANIA From landlin e : 08010- SAMSUNG (7267864) From landlin e & mobile : (+40) 21 206 01 10 http://www.sams ung.com SERBIA 0700 Samsung (07 00 726 7864) http://www. samsung. com SLOVAKIA 0800 - SAMSUNG (0800-726 786) http://www.sams ung.com SPAIN 902 - 1 - SAM[...]

88 Appendix Appendix UKRAINE 0-800-502-000 http://www.sams ung.com/ua http://www.sams ung.com/ ua_ru BELARUS 810-800-500- 55-500 http ://www.samsu ng.com MOLDOVA 00-800- 500-55-500 h ttp://www.s amsung.com ASIA PACIFIC AUSTRALIA 1300 362 603 http://www.samsung.com NEW ZEALAND 0800 SAMSUNG (0800 726 786) http://www.sams ung.com CHINA 400-810-5858 h [...]

89 Appendix Appendix MIDDlE EAST IRAN 021-8255 http ://www.samsu ng.com OMAN 800-SAMSUNG(726- 7864) http:/ /www.samsung .com KUWAIT 183-2255 http://www.s amsung.com BAHRAIN 8000-4726 http://www .samsung.com EGYPT 08000-726786 http://www.samsung. com JORDAN 800-222 73 http://www. samsung. com MOROCCO 080 100 2255 http ://www.samsung .com SAUDI ARABI[...]

90 Appendix Appendix Correct Disposal Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electri cal & Electronic Equipment) (Applicable in the European Union and other Europe an countrie s with separat e collection systems) This marking on th e product, acce ssories or literature indicates that the pr oduct and it s electronic acce ssories (e.g. ch arger[...]

91 Appendix Appendix Terminology OSD(On Screen Display) On screen display (O SD) allows you to config ure on-screen sett ings to optimize the pic ture quality as required. It allows you to ch ange the scr een brightne ss, tint, size and many othe r settings us ing menus displayed on the scr een. Gamma The Gamma menu adju sts the grey sc ale that re[...]

92 Appendix Appendix Resolution Resolution is the nu mber of horizonta l pixels and vertical p ixels that form a screen. It repre sents the level of display detail. A higher reso lution displa ys a greater amount of inf ormation on th e screen and is suitable for performing mult iple tasks at the same time. E.g. A resolution of 1920 x 1080 co nsist[...]

Index 93 Index Symbols "MHL" (Mobile H igh -Definition Link) 27 A Appendix 85 Auto Source 65 B Before Co nnecting 31 Blue 52 Brightness 39 C Checking the C ontents 18 Cleaning 3 Coarse 45 Color Tone 53 Connecting and Using a PC 32 Contact SAMSUNG WORLDWIDE 85 Contrast 40 Copyright 2 Correct Disposal 90 Correct postur e to use the product [...]

Index Index 94 R Red 50 Requirements Befo re Contacting Sams ung Customer Service Center 74 Reset 58 Response Time 47 S Safety Precautions 5 SAMSUNG MAGIC Angle 44 SAMSUNG MAGIC Bright 42 SAMSUNG MAGIC Color 49 Sharpness 41 Standard Sign al Mode Table 82 U Using "MHL" 28[...]