Samsung C24A650U manual

User Manual SyncMaster C24A650X C27A650X C24A650U C27A650U 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. BN46-00083C-01[...]

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 z Ensure some sp ace around the product for ventilation. A rise in th e internal tempe rature may cau se a fire and dam age the pr oduct. Be sure t o allow the amount of spac e as shown below or great er when install ing the product. The exterior may differ dependin[...]

5 Before Using the Product Before Using the Product Warning Do not use a damaged p ower cord o r plug, or a loose powe r socket. z An electric shock or fire may re sult. Do not plug many prod ucts into the sam e power socket . z Otherwis e, the socket may overheat and cause a fire. Do not touc h the power p lug with wet ha nds. z Otherwis e, an ele[...]

6 Before Using the Product Before Using the Product Caution Installation Warning Do not unplug the power cord when the prod uct is in use. z 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. z An electric shock or fire may re sult. Keep the po wer so[...]

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.). z The product m ay fall and break o r cause a pers onal injury. z 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 pro[...]

8 Before Using the Product Before Using the Product Operation Warning Put down the p roduct carefully. z 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 re the produ[...]

9 Before Using the Product Before Using the Product Do not put a heavy object , toy, or swee ts on top of the product. z 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 . z An electr[...]

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. z 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 Sa[...]

11 Before Using the Product Before Using the Product Do not let water en ter the DC powe r device or get th e device wet. z An electric shock or fire may re sult. z Avoid using the product ou tdoors wher e it can be ex posed to rain or snow. z Be careful no t to get the DC p ower adapter wet when you w ash the floor. Do not put the DC power ad apte[...]

12 Before Using the Product Before Using the Product Correct posture to use the product Exercise caut ion when ad justing the prod uct angle o r stand height. z Otherwis e, children' s fingers or ha nds may beco me stuck and in jured. z Tilting th e product e xcessively may cau se it to fa ll and result in personal injury. Do not place heavy o[...]

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 4 Safety Precautions 4 Electricity and Safety 6 Installation 8O p e r a t i o n 12 Correct posture to use the product PREPARATIONS[...]

Table Of Contents Table Of Cont ents 14 34 Connecting the Product to a PC to Use "Central Station" 34 Connecting to a PC via Wireless USB 38 Connecting to a PC via the USB Cable 39 Utilizing "Central Station" 39 Using the Product as a USB HUB 41 Connecting to a LAN 42 Configuring the Cent ral Station Monitor IP 42 Dynamic IP 43 [...]

Table Of Contents Table Of Cont ents 15 63 Coarse 63 Adjusting Coarse 64 Fine 64 Adjusting Fine 65 Response Time 65 Configuring Response Time CONFIGURING TINT 66 Red 66 Configuring Red 67 Green 67 Configuring Green 68 Blue 68 Configuring Blue 69 Color Tone 69 Configuring the Color Tone Settings 70 Gamma 70 Configuring Gamma RESIZING OR RELOCATING T[...]

Table Of Contents Table Of Cont ents 16 SETUP AND RESET 74 HUB 74 Auto Wireless Detection 75 Wireless Connection 76 USB Connection 77 Analog 78 HDMI 79 USB Super Charging 79 Wireless ID 80 ECO 80 Eco Motion Sensor 82 Eco Light Sensor 85 Eco Saving 86 Eco Icon Display 88 Menu Transparency 88 Changing Menu Transparency 89 Language 89 Changing the Lan[...]

Table Of Contents Table Of Cont ents 17 97 Reset 97 Initializing Settings ( Reset ) INFORMATION MENU AND OTHERS 98 INFORMATION 98 Displaying INFORMATION 98 Configuring Brightne ss in the Startup Screen TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 99 Requirements Before Contacting Samsung Customer Service Center 99 Testing the Product 99 Checking the Resolution and Freque[...]

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 Styr ofoam from the produc t. 3 Check the com ponents and remove the Styrofoam and plastic bag. z The appearance of actual compo[...]

19 Preparations 1 1 Preparations 1.1.2 Checking the Components z Contact the dealer from whom you purch ased the product if any item is missing. z The appearance of the components and items sold separately may differ from the image shown. Components Components may differ in different locations. Quick setup guide Warranty card (Not available in all [...]

20 Preparations 1 1 Preparations USB gender changer (Sold separ ately for C24A650U and C2 7A650U models) When the wirele ss-connection d ongle cannot conn ect to your no tebook PC, conn ect it using the USB gender cha nger. Items sold separately The following items can be purchased at your nearest retailer. LAN cable HDMI-DVI cable[...]

21 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. Icons Description z Open or cl ose the onscr een displa y (OSD) menu , or retu rn to th e last menu. z OSD control loc k: Maintain the current s ettings,[...]

22 Preparations 1 1 Preparations Icons Description Configure Cu stomiz ed Key an d press [ ]. The follo wing options wi ll be enabled . HUB - ECO - MAGIC - Image Size To configure Customized Key , go to SETUP&RESE T Customized Key and select the mode you want. Move to the upp er or lower men u or adjust the valu e for an option on th e OSD menu[...]

23 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 Descriptio n Connects to the DC power ad apter . Connects to a source de vice using an HDMI cable. Connects to a PC using the D-SUB cable. Connects to a network [...]

24 Preparations 1 1 Preparations Connects to a PC via a USB cable. This port can only connect to a PC. Connect to the wirele ss-connection don gle (Rx). Port Descriptio n[...]

25 Preparations 1 1 Preparations 1.3 Installation 1.3.1 Attaching the Stand The color and shape of parts may differ from what is shown. Specifications are subject to change without notice to improve quality. Place a protective clo th or cushion on a f lat surfac e. Next, place th e product w ith the fa ce down on top of the cloth or cushion. Insert[...]

26 Preparations 1 1 Preparations 1.3.2 Adjusting the Prod uct Tilt and Height The color and shape of parts may differ from what is shown. Specifications are subject to change without notice to improve quality. z To adjust the height, remove the fixing pin. z The monitor tilt and height can be adjusted. z Hold the top center of the product and adjus[...]

27 Preparations 1 1 Preparations 1.3.4 Attaching and detaching the wireless-connection dongle (Rx) Attaching the wireless-connection dongle (Rx) Detaching the wireless-connection dongle (Rx)[...]

28 Preparations 1 1 Preparations 1.3.5 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[...]

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

30 Preparations 1 1 Preparations 1.4 "MagicRotation Auto" The "MagicRotation Auto" fun ction detects the rotation of monitors that are fitted with a rotation sensor and rotates the Windows screen accord ingly. [Software Inst allation] 1 Insert the user ma nual CD provided wi th the prod uct into the CD-ROM dri ve. 2 Follow the i[...]

31 2 Using "Central Station" 2 Using "Central Station" You can use the "Central Station" function by connecting the product to a PC through the Wireless USB function or a USB cable. "Central St ation" allows the product to function as a HUB so that you can control a connect ed device from the product without [...]

32 Using "Central Station" 2 2 Using "Central Station" 2.2 Software Installation fo r Using "Central Station" Install on your PC th e software pr ovided with the p roduct. To maximize the performanc e of your Ce ntral Statio n monitor, vi sit www .samsung.com a nd upgrade th e driver periodically. 2.2.1 Installing &quo[...]

33 Using "Central Station" 2 2 Using "Central Station" 6 After installing "Samsung Central Station Setup", customize the au dio output port settings as required . Control Panel Sound Speakers Configu re Speakers "Samsung Central Station Setup" software consis ts of "Samsung Wireless Central Station"[...]

34 Using "Central Station" 2 2 Using "Central Station" 2.3 Connecting the Product to a PC to Use "Central Station" Connect the product to a PC via Wireless U SB and the USB ca ble. Connecting the product and PC via Wireless USB and the USB cable will allow you to hear audio when you plug headphones or speakers into [ ][...]

35 Using "Central Station" 2 2 Using "Central Station" between the product an d a PC. The d ongle connec ted to a PC should poin t at the pro duct to max imize signal reception. Wireless communication can be affected by the surrounding environmental conditions. Do not place an object, or obstacle, between the monitor and PC. The[...]

36 Using "Central Station" 2 2 Using "Central Station" 3 Double-click t he "Wireless Display Mana ger" icon crea ted on the des ktop. The follo wing screen w ill appear. Five levels of signal inte nsity are available. All the five signal intensity indica tor bars, including the gr een bar, will be lit when the stronges[...]

37 Using "Central Station" 2 2 Using "Central Station" 5 Right-click on Connected Mo nitor to displa y the context me nu as shown belo w. z Disconnect : Disconnect Wirel ess between the product and PC. z Set as default : G ive first priority to the produ ct to connec t to the PC on ce a Wireless s ignal is detected. A star will [...]

38 Using "Central Station" 2 2 Using "Central Station" 2.3.2 Connecting to a PC via the USB Cable Connect the USB c able to [ ] on the back of the produc t and USB [ ] on the PC. A USB 2.0 cable can be used to connect the product to a PC. However, the PC should support USB 3.0 for the USB 3.0 function to work fully. Connecting t[...]

39 Using "Central Station" 2 2 Using "Central Station" 2.4 Utilizing "Central Station" Central Station is on ly available when the product is conn ected to a PC via Wireless USB or a USB ca ble. 2.4.1 Using the Prod uct as a USB HUB Using the pro duct as a hub , connect an d use various sou rce devices with the pr oduc[...]

40 Using "Central Station" 2 2 Using "Central Station" Connect a m obile IT device such a s an MP3 playe r or smart pho ne to the pro duct when co nnected to a PC. This allows you to use the devic e from the PC or c harge the batter y on the device. z To charge the battery of a device, be sure to connect the device to the blue U[...]

41 Using "Central Station" 2 2 Using "Central Station" 2.4.2 Connecting to a LAN "Central Station " allows you to use the Internet from a PC when you conn ect a LAN cable to the product (if the produ ct is connec ted to the PC) , without ha ving to connect the LAN cab le directly to t he PC. This is achieved by an inte[...]

42 Using "Central Station" 2 2 Using "Central Station" 2.5 Configuring the Central Station Monitor IP 1 After installing the integrated driver for Central Station monitors , go to Control Panel Network and Internet Network an d Sharing Center Change adapter sett ings. 2 You can see that the follow ing two devices are displayed. [...]

43 Using "Central Station" 2 2 Using "Central Station" Go to Control Panel Network and Internet Network and Sharing Center Change adapter settings. Next, right-click on the Centra l Station monitor’s network device (marked “LAN9512/LAN9514 USB 2.0 to Ethernet 10/100 Adapter #7”) and select Use. 3 Using the netwo rk propert[...]

44 Using "Central Station" 2 2 Using "Central Station" Static IP User 1 Set the LAN netw ork for the noteb ook PC to Do not u se. 2 Go to Con trol Panel Networ k and Intern et Network and Sharing Cent er Change adapter settin gs. Next, right-click o n the noteb ook PC’s net work device and select Do not use. 3 Right-click on t[...]

45 Using "Central Station" 2 2 Using "Central Station" 5 After configuring the IP, click OK. The following message w ill appear. A static IP must be allotted to only one network device. The following mes sage will appear if the same static IP is allotted to the network device s of both the notebook PC and Central Station monitor[...]

46 Using "Central Station" 2 2 Using "Central Station" 2.6 Notice before your use of Wireless USB or USB Mode 1 Most games req uire a high re solution and fa st response time . When you play a game, it is recommend ed that you use Analog or HDMI mode instead of Wireless USB or USB mod e. Note that playing a ga me or movie is not[...]

47 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 z 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. z Do not connec t the power cable until all co[...]

48 Connecting and Using a Source Device 3 3 Connecting and Us ing a Source Device 3.2 Connecting and Using a PC 3.2.1 Connecting to a PC z 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 th e D-SUB cable to the [RGB IN] port on the back [...]

49 Connecting and Using a Source Device 3 3 Connecting and Us ing a Source Device Audio is not available if the PC and pr oduct are connected via the HDMI-DVI port. Connection Using an HDMI Cable (Digital Type) 1 Connect the HDM I cable to the [HDM I IN] port on the back of the prod uct and the HD MI port on the PC. 2 Connect the D C power ad apter[...]

50 Connecting and Using a Source Device 3 3 Connecting and Us ing a Source Device 3.2.2 Driver Installation z You can set the optimum resolution and frequency for this product by installing the corresponding drivers for this product. z An installation driver is contained on the CD supplied with the product. z If the file provided is faulty, visit t[...]

51 Connecting and Using a Source Device 3 3 Connecting and Us ing a Source Device 3.2.3 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 langua[...]

52 Connecting and Using a Source Device 3 3 Connecting and Us ing a Source Device 3.2.4 Changing the Re solution Using a PC z Adjust the resolution and refresh rate in Control Panel on you r PC to obtain optimum picture quality. z The picture quality of TFT-LCDs may degrade if the optimum resolution is not selected. Changing the Re solution on Wind[...]

53 Connecting and Using a Source Device 3 3 Connecting and Us ing a Source Device Changing the Resolution on Windows Vista Go to Control Panel Personalization Dis play Settings and ch ange the r esoluti on.[...]

54 Connecting and Using a Source Device 3 3 Connecting and Us ing a Source Device Changing the Re solution on Window s 7 Go to Contr ol Panel Display Screen Resolution and change the r esolut ion.[...]

55 Connecting and Using a Source Device 3 3 Connecting and Us ing a Source Device 3.3 Connecting Headphones z Connect an a udio output d evice such as headphon es or speakers to [ ] on the pr oduct. Headphones will function properly if the product is connected to a PC via US B, Wireless USB or HDMI.[...]

56 Connecting and Using a Source Device 3 3 Connecting and Us ing a Source Device 3.4 Connecting the Power When using the adapter without fixing it to the back of the monitor, the adapter jack can easily get disconnected or the cable may break. Be sure to securely fix the adapter in the groove. Put the DC pow er adapter in t he groove, w ith the sw[...]

57 4 Screen Setup 4 Screen Setup Configure the screen settings such as brightness and color tone. 4.1 MAGIC This feature pro vides the viewing an gle, brightness, and t int to suit your preferences. 4.1.1 SAMSUNG MAGIC Bright This menu provides an optimum picture qu ality suitable for the environme nt where the produc t will be used. z Sub-options [...]

58 Screen Setup 4 4 Screen Setup z Dynamic Contrast : Obtain balanced bri ghtness throug h automati c contrast ad justment. [In AV mode] z Dynamic : This mode is suitable when the a mbient light is b right. z Standard : This mod e is generally suita ble for any en vironment. z Movie : This mode redu ces eye fatigue . z Custom : Customize the contra[...]

59 Screen Setup 4 4 Screen Setup 4.1.2 SAMSUNG MAGIC Color Color is a new pictur e-quality imp rovement tech nology develop ed independen tly by Samsung, which delivers vivid natur al colors without pic ture quality degradatio n. This menu is not available when Bright is in Cinema or Dynamic Contrast mode. Configuring Color 1 Press [ ] on the produ[...]

60 Screen Setup 4 4 Screen Setup 4.2 Brightness Adjust the genera l brightness of th e picture. (Ran ge: 0~100) A higher value wil l make the pictu re appear brighter. z This menu is not available when Bright is set to Dynamic Contrast mode. z This menu is not available when Eco Light Sensor or Eco Saving is set to On . 4.2.1 Configuring Brightness[...]

61 Screen Setup 4 4 Screen Setup 4.3 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 . z This menu is not available when Bright is in Cinema or Dynamic Contrast mode. z This menu is not available when Color is in Full or Intelligent m[...]

62 Screen Setup 4 4 Screen Setup 4.4 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. z This menu is not available when Bright is in Cinema or Dynamic Contrast mode. z This menu is not available when Color is in Full or Intelligent mode. 4.4.1 Configuring Sharp[...]

63 Screen Setup 4 4 Screen Setup 4.5 Coarse Adjust the scre en frequenc y. Only available in Analog mode. 4.5.1 Adjusting Coarse 1 Press [ ] on the product. 2 Press [ ] to move to PICTURE and pre ss [ ] o n the produc t. 3 Press [ ] to move to Coarse and press [ ] o n the product . The followin g screen wi ll appear. 4 Adjust the Coarse u sing the [...]

64 Screen Setup 4 4 Screen Setup 4.6 Fine Fine-adjust the sc reen to obt ain a vivid pict ure. Only available in Analog mode. 4.6.1 Adjusting Fine 1 Press [ ] on the product. 2 Press [ ] to move to PICTURE and pre ss [ ] o n the produc t. 3 Press [ ] to move to Fine and press [ ] on the pr oduct. The following scre en will appear. 4 Adjust the Fine[...]

65 Screen Setup 4 4 Screen Setup 4.7 Response Time Accelerate th e panel response rate to make video appe ar more vivid and natura l. z It is best to set Response Time to Normal or Faster when you are not viewing a movie. z The functions available on the monitor may vary depending on the model. Refer to the actual product. 4.7.1 Configuring Respons[...]

66 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 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 F[...]

67 Configuring Tint 5 5 Configuring Tint 5.2 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. 5.2.1 Configuring Green 1 Press [ ] on the product. 2 Press [ ] to move to COLOR and press [ ] on [...]

68 Configuring Tint 5 5 Configuring Tint 5.3 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. 5.3.1 Configuring Blue 1 Press [ ] on the product. 2 Press [ ] to move to COLOR and press [ ] on the[...]

69 Configuring Tint 5 5 Configuring Tint 5.4 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. 5.4.1 Configuring the Color Tone Settings 1 Press [ ] on the product. 2 Press [ ] to move to COLOR and press [ ] on the produ ct. 3 Press [ ] to move to Color Tone and press [ [...]

70 Configuring Tint 5 5 Configuring Tint 5.5 Gamma Adjust the mid-ra nge brigh tness (Gamma) of the pict ure. 5.5.1 Configuring Gamma 1 Press [ ] on the product. 2 Press [ ] to move to COLOR and press [ ] on the produ ct. 3 Press [ ] to move to Gamma and press [ ] on the product. The following screen will appear. 4 Press [ ] to move to the opti on [...]

71 6 Resizing or Relocating the Screen 6 Resizing or Relocating the Screen 6.1 Image Size Change the pi cture size. 6.1.1 Changing the Picture Size 1 Press [ ] on the product. 2 Press [ ] to move to SIZE&POSITION and press [ ] on the product. 3 Press [ ] to move to Image Size and press [ ] on the product . The following screen will appear. z Au[...]

72 Resizing or Relocating the Screen 6 6 Resizing or Relocating the Screen 6.2 H-Position & V-Position H-Position : Move the sc reen to the lef t or right. V-Position : Move the scre en up or dow n. z This menu is only available when Image Size is set to Screen Fit . z Only available in Analog mode. 6.2.1 Configuring H-Position & V-Position[...]

73 Resizing or Relocating the Screen 6 6 Resizing or Relocating the Screen 6.3 Menu H-Position & Menu V-Position Menu H-Positio n : Move the menu position to the left or rig ht. Menu V-Position : Move the menu posit ion up or do wn. 6.3.1 Configuring Menu H- Position & Menu V-Position 1 Press [ ] on the product. 2 Press [ ] to move to SIZE&[...]

74 7 Setup and Reset 7 Setup and Reset 7.1 HUB Configure the se ttings to use the HUB function on th e product. Refer to "Chapter 2. Central Station" for details about how to use the HUB function. 7.1.1 Auto Wireless Detection If the product is con nected to a PC via Wireless USB, it will automatically detect the Wireless USB signal and c[...]

75 Setup and Reset 7 7 Setup and Reset 7.1.2 Wireless Connection You can view th e status of the Wire less USB connection be tween the prod uct and a PC. Selecting the Wireless Connection option. The input source will change to Wireless USB mode. z The connection status will be shown even when the input source is not Wireless USB mode. z Selecting [...]

76 Setup and Reset 7 7 Setup and Reset 7.1.3 USB Connection You can view th e USB cable connec tion status betwe en the product a nd a PC. z The connection status will be shown even when the input source is not USB mode. z Selecting USB Connection when a USB cable is connected will automatically change the input source to USB mode. Configuring USB [...]

77 Setup and Reset 7 7 Setup and Reset 7.1.4 Analog You can view th e Analog cable co nnection statu s between the product a nd a PC. z The connection status will be shown even when the input source is not Analog mode. z Selecting the Analog option when an analog cable i s connected will automatically change the input source to Analog mode. Configu[...]

78 Setup and Reset 7 7 Setup and Reset 7.1.5 HDMI You can view th e HDMI conn ection status b etween the pro duct and an AV d evice. z The connection status will be shown even when the input source is not HDMI mo de. z Selecting the HDMI option when an HDMI cable is connected will automatic ally change the input source to HDMI mode. Configuring HDM[...]

79 Setup and Reset 7 7 Setup and Reset 7.1.6 USB Super Charging A source device's batte ry can be charged qu ickly via USB 3.0 port on the produ ct. z Data transmission is not available if USB Super Charging is on. z To enable standard charging or data transmission, set USB Super Charging to off. z The input source does not need to be changed.[...]

80 Setup and Reset 7 7 Setup and Reset 7.2 ECO The Eco Motion Sensor , Eco Light Sensor , and Eco Saving opt ions are disp layed on the s ame menu page so tha t you can con veniently configu re the powe r saving sett ings. 7.2.1 Eco Motion Sensor The Eco Motion Sensor activates to save power when it do es not detect any movement wi thin a specified[...]

81 Setup and Reset 7 7 Setup and Reset Configuring Backlight 1 Press [ ] on the product. 2 Press [ ] to move to SETUP&RESET and press [ ] on the produc t. 3 Press [ ] to move to ECO and press [ ] on the product. 4 Press [ ] to move to Backlight and press [ ] on the pro duct. The fo llowing scree n will appear. z Off : Turn off the screen and ac[...]

82 Setup and Reset 7 7 Setup and Reset 7.2.2 Eco Light Sensor The Eco Light Sensor feature optimizes the view condition a nd contributes to power saving by adjusting the screen b rightness depend ing on the ambi ent light intensity. z This menu is not available when Bright is in Dynamic Contrast mode. z This menu is not available when Eco Saving is[...]

83 Setup and Reset 7 7 Setup and Reset Configuring Sensitivity 1 Press [ ] on the product. 2 Press [ ] to move to SETUP&RESET and press [ ] on the produc t. 3 Press [ ] to move to ECO and press [ ] on the product. 4 Press [ ] to move to Sensitivity and press [ ] on the pr oduct. The fo llowing screen will appear. z High : High sensitivity that [...]

84 Setup and Reset 7 7 Setup and Reset Configuring Brightness Lev el 1 Press [ ] on the product. 2 Press [ ] to move to SETUP&RESET and press [ ] on the produc t. 3 Press [ ] to move to ECO and press [ ] on the product. 4 Press [ ] to move to Brightness Level and press [ ] on the produc t. The followi ng screen will appear. z Brighter : Increas[...]

85 Setup and Reset 7 7 Setup and Reset 7.2.3 Eco Saving The Eco S aving functio n reduces p ower consum ption by co ntrolling the electric cu rrent used b y the monitor pane l. z This menu is not available when Bright is in Dynamic Contrast mode. z This menu is not available when Eco Light Sensor is set. Configuring Eco Saving 1 Press [ ] on the pr[...]

86 Setup and Reset 7 7 Setup and Reset 7.2.4 Eco Icon Display Configuring Eco Icon Display 1 Press [ ] on the product. 2 Press [ ] to move to SETUP&RESET and press [ ] on the produc t. 3 Press [ ] to move to ECO and press [ ] on the product. 4 Press [ ] to move to Eco Icon Display and press [ ]. The following screen w ill appear. z Off : Disabl[...]

87 Setup and Reset 7 7 Setup and Reset will decrease with a moon image displaye d. The brightness slide bar will be displaye d for 3 seconds after the sensor activates. z A pop-up as sho wn above will ap pear when an energy tree com pletes while Eco Icon Display is On . If the above picture is displayed, it means the Eco Icon Display option is On .[...]

88 Setup and Reset 7 7 Setup and Reset 7.3 Menu Transparency Set the transp arency for th e menu windo ws: 7.3.1 Changing Menu Transparency 1 Press [ ] on the product. 2 Press [ ] to move to SETUP&RESET and press [ ] on the produc t. 3 Press [ ] to move to Menu Transparency and press [ ] on the product. The followin g screen will appear. 4 Pres[...]

89 Setup and Reset 7 7 Setup and Reset 7.4 Language Set the menu language. z A change to the language setting will only be applied to the onscreen menu display. z It will not be applied to other functions on your PC. 7.4.1 Changing the Language 1 Press [ ] on the product. 2 Press [ ] to move to SETUP&RESET and press [ ] on the produc t. 3 Press[...]

90 Setup and Reset 7 7 Setup and Reset 7.5 PC/AV Mode Set PC/AV Mode to AV . The pic ture size will be e nlarged. This option is useful when you view a movie. PC/AV Mode is only available in HDMI mo de. 7.5.1 Configuring PC/AV Mode 1 Press [ ] on the product. 2 Press [ ] to move to SETUP&RESET and press [ ] on the produc t. 3 Press [ ] to move [...]

91 Setup and Reset 7 7 Setup and Reset 7.6 Auto Source Activate Auto Source . 7.6.1 Configuring Auto Source 1 Press [ ] on the product. 2 Press [ ] to move to SETUP&RESET and press [ ] on the produc t. 3 Press [ ] to move to Auto Source and press [ ] on the product. The fo llowing screen will appear. z Auto : The input sou rce is automati cally[...]

92 Setup and Reset 7 7 Setup and Reset 7.7 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 specify the time after which you want the OSD menu to d isappear. 7.7.1 Configuring Display Time 1 Press [ ] on the product. 2 Press [ ] to mo[...]

93 Setup and Reset 7 7 Setup and Reset 7.8 Key Repeat Time Control the response ra te of a butto n when the b utton is press ed. 7.8.1 Configuring Key Repeat Time 1 Press [ ] on the product. 2 Press [ ] to move to SETUP&RESET and press [ ] on the produc t. 3 Press [ ] to move to Key Repeat T ime and press [ ] on the pr oduct. The following scre[...]

94 Setup and Reset 7 7 Setup and Reset 7.9 Customized Key You can customize Custom ized Key as follows. 7.9.1 Configuring Customized Key 1 Press [ ] on the product. 2 Press [ ] to move to SETUP&RESET and press [ ] on the produc t. 3 Press [ ] to move to Customized Key and press [ ] on the prod uct. The follo wing screen wi ll appear. z HUB - EC[...]

95 Setup and Reset 7 7 Setup and Reset 7.10 Off Timer On/Off Enable or disable th e off timer that au tomatically po wers off the product. 7.10.1 Configuring Off Timer On/Off 1 Press [ ] on the product. 2 Press [ ] to move to SETUP&RESET and press [ ] on the produc t. 3 Press [ ] to move to Off Timer On/Of f and pre ss [ ] on the produc t. The [...]

96 Setup and Reset 7 7 Setup and Reset 7.11 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 only available when Off Timer On/Off is set to On . 7.11.1 Configuring Off Timer Setting 1 Press [ ] on the product. 2 Press [ ] to mov[...]

97 Setup and Reset 7 7 Setup and Reset 7.12 Reset Return all the sett ings for the produ ct to the defau lt factory settings. 7.12.1 Initializing Settings (Reset) 1 Press [ ] on the product. 2 Press [ ] to move to SETUP&RESET and press [ ] on the produc t. 3 Press [ ] to move to Reset and press [ ] on the produc t. The foll owing screen wil l a[...]

98 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 [ ] on the product. 2 Press [ ] to move to INFORMATION . The current input s ource, frequ ency and resolut ion will appear. 8.2 Configuring Brightness in the Startup Scree[...]

99 9 Troubleshooting Guide 9 Troubleshooting Guide 9.1 Requirements Before Contacting Samsung Customer Service Center 9.1.1 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 the pr[...]

100 Troubleshooting Guide 9 9 Troubleshooting Guide 9.1.3 Check the followings. Installation issu e (PC mode) The screen keep s sw itching on a nd off. Check the cable c onnection betw een the produc t and PC, and e nsure the co nnection is secu re. (Refer to "3.2 Co nnecting and Using a PC") Blank spaces a re found on all four sides of t[...]

101 Troubleshooting Guide 9 9 Troubleshooting Guide The screen appears unst able and shaky . Check th at the resolut ion and freq uency for the PC are within the range of resolu tion and frequency co mpatible w ith the produ ct, and if required, ch ange the set tings, referring to Standard Si gnal Mode T able (106pa ge) in th is manual a nd the INF[...]

102 Troubleshooting Guide 9 9 Troubleshooting Guide 9.2 Q & A Refer to the user manual for your PC or graphics card for further instructions on adjustment.. Question Answ er How can I change the frequency? Set the frequen cy on your gra phics card. z Windows XP: Select Cont rol Panel Appearan ce and Themes Display Settings Adva nced M onitor, a[...]

103 10 Specifications 10 Specifications 10.1 General The above specifications are subject to change without notice to improve quality. Model Name C24A650X / C24A65 0U C2 7A650X / C27A650U Panel Size 24 inches (61 cm) 27 inches (68 cm ) Display area 531.36 mm (H) x 298.89 mm (V) 20.9 inches (H) x 11.8 inches (V) 597.6 mm (H) x 336.15 mm (V) 23.5 inc[...]

104 Specifications 10 10 Specifications Class B device (broadcast communications device for home use) This Class B device designed for home use is registered for EMC requirements and can be used in all regions. (USA Only) Dispose unwan ted electro nics through an approved r ecycler. To find the nearest re cycling location, go to our website, www.sa[...]

105 Specifications 10 10 Specifications 10.2 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 a[...]

106 Specifications 10 10 Specifications 10.3 Standard Signal Mode Table z 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 sel[...]

107 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 CANADA 1-800-SAMSUNG (7 26-7864) http://www.samsung.co m MEXICO 01-800-SAMSUNG (726-78 64) http://www.samsung.com U.S.A 1-800-SAMSUNG (726 -7864) http://www.samsung.com L[...]

108 Appendix Appendix HONG KONG (852) 3 698 4698 http://www. samsung.com/h k http://www. samsung.com / hk_en/ INDIA 3030 8282, 1800 3000 82 82 http://www.samsung. com INDONESIA 0800-112-8888 021-5699-7777 http://www. samsung.com JAPAN 0120-327-527 http ://www.samsung.com MALAYSIA 1800-88-9999 http://ww w.samsung.com PHILIPPINES 1-800-10- SAMSUNG (7[...]

109 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. HUB HUB refers to a devi ce that is a co mmon connec[...]

110 Appendix Appendix the screen refr eshes 60 times per se cond. The scree n scanning rate de pends on the perf ormance of the graphic s cards in your PC a nd monitor. Horizontal Frequency Characters or image s displayed on the monitor screen consist of numerous dots (pixels). Pixe ls are transmitte d in horizontal lines, which ar e then arran ged[...]

Index 111 Index A About "Central Statio n" 31 Appendix 107 Auto Source 91 B Before Co nnecting 47 Blue 68 Brightness 60 C Checking the C ontents 18 Cleaning 3 Coarse 63 Color Tone 69 Configuring Brightness in the Startup Screen 98 Configuring the Central Station Monitor IP 42 Connecting and Using a PC 48 Connecting He adphones 55 Connecti[...]

Index Index 112 PC/AV Mode 90 PowerSaver 105 Q Q & A 102 R Red 66 Requirements Befo re Contacting Sams ung Customer Service Center 99 Reset 97 Response Time 65 S Safety Precautions 4 Sharpness 62 Software Insta llation for Usin g "Central Station" 32 Standard Sign al Mode Table 106 T Terminology 109 U Utilizing "Central Station&q[...]