Samsung S27C390H manual

BN46-0031 1C-00 User manual S27C390H The color and the appearance may differ depending on the product, and the specifications are subject to change without prior notice to improve the performance.[...]

Table Of Cont ents 2 Table Of Contents BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT 7 Copyright 7 Icons used in this manual 8 Cleaning 9 Securing the Installation Space 9 Precautions for storage 10 Safety Precautions 10 Symbols for safety precautions 11 Electricity and Safety 12 Installation and Safety 14 Operation 18 Correct posture to use the product PREPARATIONS 19[...]

Table Of Contents Table Of Cont ents 3 29 Connecting and Using a PC 29 Connection Using the D-SUB Cable (Analog Type) 30 Connection Using the HDMI Cable 30 Connection Using an HDMI-DVI Cable 31 Connecting the Power 32 Driver Installation 33 Setting Optimum Resolution 34 Changing the Resolution Using a PC SCREEN SETUP 38 Brightness 38 Configuring Br[...]

Table Of Contents Table Of Cont ents 4 CONFIGURING TINT 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 COORDINATING OSD 55 Language 55 Configuring Language 56 Menu H-Position & Menu V-Position 56 Configuring Menu H-Position &a[...]

Table Of Contents Table Of Cont ents 5 64 Key Repeat Time 64 Configuring Key Repeat Time 65 Source Detection 65 Configuring Source Detection 66 Customized Key 66 Configuring Customized Key INFORMATION MENU AND OTHERS 67 INFORMATION 67 Displaying INFORMATION 68 Configuring Brightne ss and Contrast in the Initial Screen INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE 69 Mag[...]

Table Of Contents Table Of Cont ents 6 88 Responsibility for the Pay Service (Cost to Customers) 88 Not a product defect 88 A Product damage caused by customer's fault 89 Others 90 Correct Disposal 90 Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) 91 Terminology INDEX[...]

7 Before Using the Product Before Using the Product Copyright The content s of this man ual are sub ject to chang e without n otice to im prove qual ity. 2013 Samsung Elec tronics Samsung Electro nics owns the copyrigh t for this manual. Use or reproduction of this manual in part s or entirety with out the autho rization of Samsung El ectronics is [...]

8 Before Using the Product Before Using the Product Cleaning Exercise care when cleaning as the panel and e xterior of ad vanced LCDs ar e easily scratche d. Take the following steps when c leaning. 1. Power off the monitor and computer . 2. Disconnect the power c ord from th e monitor. Hold the power cable by the plug and do not touch the cable wi[...]

9 Before Using the Product Before Using the Product Securing the Installation Space Ensure some sp ace around the produc t for ventilatio n. An internal t emperature rise may cause fire and damage the prod uct. Be sure to al low the amount of space as shown be low or greater when installi ng the produc t. The exterior may differ depending on the pr[...]

10 Before Using the Product Before Using the Product Safety Precautions Symbols for safety precautions Cautio n RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN Caution: TO REDU CE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHO CK, DO NOT REMOVE CO VER (OR BACK). THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER ALL SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. This symbol indicat es that high v[...]

11 Before Using the Product Before Using the Product 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 damage d power cor d or plug, o r a loos e power s ocket.  An electric shock or fire may re sult. Do not plug many prod ucts into the sam e[...]

12 Before Using the Product Before Using the Product Caution Installation and Safety Warning Do not unplug the power cor d when the p roduct is in us e.  The product may become damaged by an electric shock. Do not use the po wer cord for pr oducts other th an authorized pr oducts supp lied by Samsung.  An electric shock or fire may re sult. K[...]

13 Before Using the Product Before Using the Product Caution Do not install t he product on an unst able or vibr ating surfac e (insecure shelf, sloped surfa ce, etc.).  The product m ay fall and brea k or cause a personal injury.  Using the produ ct in an area w ith excess vibr ation may dama ge the prod uct or cause a fire. Do not install t[...]

14 Before Using the Product Before Using the Product Operation Warning Put down the p roduct carefully.  The product m ay fall and brea k or cause a personal injury. Installing the product in a n unusual pl ace (a place e xposed to a lot of fine particles, chemical sub stances or extreme tem peratures, or an airpo rt or train station whe re the [...]

15 Before Using the Product Before Using the Product During a light ning or thunde rstorm, powe r off the produ ct and remo ve the power cable.  An electric shock or fire may re sult. Do not drop objects on the pr oduct or apply impact.  An electric shock or fire may re sult. Do not move the pr oduct by pulli ng the power co rd or any cable. [...]

16 Before Using the Product Before Using the Product Caution Leaving the screen fixed on a stationary im age for an extended per iod of time may cause a fterimage burn-in or defectiv e pixels.  If you are no t going to u se the pro duct for an extended p eriod of t ime, activate power-saving mode or a moving-pi cture screen saver . Disconnect th[...]

17 Before Using the Product Before Using the Product Do not hold the monitor upside-down or move it by holding the stand.  The product m ay fall and brea k or cause a personal injury. Do not use humidifi ers or stoves ar ound the prod uct.  An electric shock or fire may re sult. Rest your eye s for mor e than 5 minu tes for ever y 1 hour of p[...]

18 Before Using the Product Before Using the Product Correct posture to use the product Use the product in the correct p osture as follow s:  Straighten your back.  Allow a distance of 45 to 50 cm between you r eye and the screen , and look slightly downward at the scree n. Keep your eyes directly in front o f the screen.  Adjust the angle[...]

19 1 Preparations 1 Preparations 1.1 Checking the Contents 1.1.1 Removing the Packaging 1 Open the packaging b ox. Be careful not t o damage the prod uct when you open t he packaging with a sharp instrum ent. 2 Remove the sty rofoam fr om the prod uct. 3 Check the compo nents and remove the styrofoam an d plastic bag. This image is for reference on[...]

20 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 guide Warranty card (Not available in [...]

21 Preparations 1 1 Preparations 1.2 Parts 1.2.1 Frontal Button The color and shape of parts may differ from what is shown. Specifications are subject to change without notice to improve quality. Icons Description Open or close the onscreen display (OSD ) m enu, or re turn to t he parent menu .  OSD control lo ck: Mainta in the cu rrent settin g[...]

22 Preparations 1 1 Preparations Icons Description Configure Customized Ke y and press [ ]. The fo llowing options will be enabled. Angle - Bri ght - Eco Saving - Image Size To configure Customized Key , go to SETUP & R ESET Customized Key and select the mode you want. Mov e to the u ppe r or l owe r m enu o r ad jus t th e va lue f or a n opt [...]

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.  Provided ports may vary depending on the product. Port Description Connects to the DC pow er adapter. Connects to a sourc e device via a HDMI cable. Connect t[...]

24 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. Insert the stand neck into the stand base in the direction shown in the figure. Check that th e stand neck is firmly connec ted. Tightly fasten the con[...]

25 Preparations 1 1 Preparations 1.3.2 Removing the Stand Place a soft clo th over the tab le to protect the product an d place the product onto the cloth so that the front of the product faces downwards. While holding the st and neck wi th one hand, po und the other fisted hand down on to the top of the st and base in the di rection of the arro w [...]

26 Preparations 1 1 Preparations 1.3.3 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°)[...]

27 Preparations 1 1 Preparations 1.3.4 Anti-theft Lock An anti-theft lock allows you to use the product se curely even in public place s. The locking device sha pe and locking m ethod de pend on the manufact urer. Refer to the user guide pro vided with your anti-t heft locking device for de ta ils. The lock device is sold separately. The color and [...]

28 2 Connecting and Us ing a Source Device 2 Connecting and Using a Source Device 2.1 Before Connecting 2.1.1 Pre-connection Checkpoints  Before connectin g a source d evice, read th e user manu al provided with it. The number and locations of ports o n source de vices may diffe r from de vice to devic e.  Do not connec t the power cable unti[...]

29 Connecting and Using a Source Device 2 2 Connecting and Us ing a Source Device 2.2 Connecting and Using a PC Select a connect ion method suitab le for your PC. Connecting parts may differ in different products. 2.2.1 Connection Using the D-SUB Cable (A nalog Type) Do not connect the power cable before connecting all other cables. Ensure you conn[...]

30 Connecting and Using a Source Device 2 2 Connecting and Us ing a Source Device 2.2.2 Connection Using the HDMI Cable Do not connect the power cable before connecting all other cables. Ensure you connect a source device first before connecting the power cable. 1 Connect the HDMI cable to the [HDMI IN] port on the back of the product and the HDMI [...]

31 Connecting and Using a Source Device 2 2 Connecting and Us ing a Source Device 2.2.4 Connecting the Power Connect the power ad apter to [DC 1 4V] jack on the rear o f the produ ct. Connect the po wer cable to the DC po wer adapte r. Next, connect the DC power ad apter to the pro duct. Plug in the power c able to the po wer socket. The input volt[...]

32 Connecting and Using a Source Device 2 2 Connecting and Us ing a Source Device 2.2.5 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 th e Samsung[...]

33 Connecting and Using a Source Device 2 2 Connecting and Us ing a Source Device 2.2.6 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 on the pro duct and change the r esolution on yo ur PC to th e optimum se tting. 1 P[...]

34 Connecting and Using a Source Device 2 2 Connecting and Us ing a Source Device 2.2.7 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[...]

35 Connecting and Using a Source Device 2 2 Connecting and Us ing a Source Device Changing the Resolution on Windows Vista Go to Control P anel Personalization Displa y Settings and change the resolution. 12 34 *********** ***********[...]

36 Connecting and Using a Source Device 2 2 Connecting and Us ing a Source Device Changing the Resolution on Windows 7 Go to Control P anel Display Screen Resolution an d change t he r esolution. 12 34[...]

37 Connecting and Using a Source Device 2 2 Connecting and Us ing a Source Device Changing the Resolution on Windows 8 Go to Settings Control Panel Display Screen Resolution and chan ge the resolution. 12 34 5[...]

38 3 Screen Setup 3 Screen Setup Configure the screen settings such as brightness. 3.1 Brightness You can adjust the general bright ness of the pic ture. (Range: 0~1 00) A higher value wil l make the pictu re appear brig hter.  This menu is not available when Bright is set to Dynamic Contras t mode.  This menu is not available when Eco Saving[...]

39 Screen Setup 3 3 Screen Setup 3.2 Contrast Adjust the cont rast between the objects a nd backgro und. (Range: 0~100) A higher va lue will i ncrease th e contrast to make the object appear cl earer. This option is not available when Bright is in Cinema or Dynamic Contrast mode. 3.2.1 Configuring Contrast 1 Press any butto n on the fro nt of the p[...]

40 Screen Setup 3 3 Screen Setup 3.3 Sharpness Make the ou tline of objec ts more clear or blurry. (R ange: 0~ 100) A higher va lue will m ake the ou tline of o bjects clear er.  This option is not available when Bright is in Cinema or Dynamic Contrast mode.  This menu is not available when Upscale is in Mode1 or Mode2 . 3.3.1 Configuring Sha[...]

41 Screen Setup 3 3 Screen Setup 3.4 SAMSUNG MAGIC Bright This menu provides an optimum picture qu ality suitable for the enviro nment where the pr oduct will be used.  This menu is not available when Eco Saving is en abled.  This menu is not available when Angle is enabled. You can customize the brigh tness to suit your preferences. 3.4.1 Co[...]

42 Screen Setup 3 3 Screen Setup When the exter nal input is co nnected through HDMI and P C/AV Mode 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 eithe r Dynamic , Standard , Movie or Custom . You can sele ct Custom which automat ically recall [...]

43 Screen Setup 3 3 Screen Setup 3.5 SAMSUNG MAGIC Angle Angle allows you to configure the settings to o btain the optimum pict ure quality accord ing to your viewing angle. This option is not available when Bright is in Cinema or Dynamic Contrast mode. This feature pro vides the viewing an gle, brightness, a nd tint to suit your prefere nces. 3.5.[...]

44 Screen Setup 3 3 Screen Setup 3.6 SAMSUNG MAGIC Upscale Upscale function can enhance the layers of the p icture details an d the vividness of t he picture.  The function has more obvious effects on low-resolution pictures.  This menu is not available when Bright is in Cinema or Dynamic Contrast mode. 3.6.1 Configuring SAMSUNG MAGIC Upscale[...]

45 Screen Setup 3 3 Screen Setup 3.7 Image Size Change the pi cture size. 3.7.1 Changing the Image Size 1 Press any butto n on the fro nt of the pro duct to di splay the Fu nction Key Gu ide. Next, press [ ] to d isplay the corr esponding me nu screen. 2 Press [ ] to move to PICTURE and press [ ] on the product. 3 Press [ ] to move to Image Size an[...]

46 Screen Setup 3 3 Screen Setup  The input signal is 480p, 576p, 720p, or 1080p and monitor can display normally (Not every model can support all of these signals.).  This can only be set when the external input is connected through HDMI and PC/AV Mode is set to AV . 4 Press [ ] to move to the option you wan t and press [ ]. 5 The selected o[...]

47 Screen Setup 3 3 Screen Setup 3.9 H-Position & V-Position H-Position : Move the scre en to the left or right. V-Positio n : Move the sc reen up or down.  This menu is available in Analog mode only.  This menu is only available when Image Size is set to Screen Fit in AV Mode. When a 480P or 576P or 720P or 1080P signal is input in AV mo[...]

48 Screen Setup 3 3 Screen Setup 3.10 Coarse Adjust the scre en frequency. This menu is available in Analog mode only. 3.10.1 Adjusting Coarse 1 Press any butto n on the fro nt of the pro duct to di splay the Fu nction Key Gu ide. Next, press [ ] to d isplay the corr esponding me nu screen. 2 Press [ ] to move to PICTURE and press [ ] on the produc[...]

49 Screen Setup 3 3 Screen Setup 3.11 Fine Fine-adjust the sc reen to obt ain a vivid p icture. This menu is available in Analog mode only. 3.11.1 Adjusting Fine 1 Press any butto n on the fro nt of the pro duct to di splay the Fu nction Key Gu ide. Next, press [ ] to d isplay the corr esponding me nu screen. 2 Press [ ] to move to PICTURE and pres[...]

50 4 Configuring Tint 4 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 4.1 Red Adjust the valu e of the c olor red in th e picture. (Range: 0~1 00) A higher value wil l increase the in tensity of the colo r. 4.1.1 Configuring Red 1 Press any butto n on [...]

51 Configuring Tint 4 4 Configuring Tint 4.2 Green Adjust the valu e of the c olor green in the picture . (Range: 0 ~100) A higher value wil l increase the in tensity of the colo r. 4.2.1 Configuring Green 1 Press any butto n on the fro nt of the pro duct to di splay the Fu nction Key Gu ide. Next, press [ ] to d isplay the corr esponding me nu scr[...]

52 Configuring Tint 4 4 Configuring Tint 4.3 Blue Adjust the valu e of the c olor blue in the picture. ( Range: 0 ~100) A higher value wil l increase the in tensity of the colo r. 4.3.1 Configuring Blue 1 Press any butto n on the fro nt of the pro duct to di splay the Fu nction Key Gu ide. Next, press [ ] to d isplay the corr esponding me nu screen[...]

53 Configuring Tint 4 4 Configuring Tint 4.4 Color Tone Adjust the gen eral color tone of the picture. This menu is not available when Angle is enabled. 4.4.1 Configuring the Color Tone Settings 1 Press any butto n on the fro nt of the pro duct to di splay the Fu nction Key Gu ide. Next, press [ ] to d isplay the corr esponding me nu screen. 2 Pres[...]

54 Configuring Tint 4 4 Configuring Tint 4.5 Gamma Adjust the mid-ra nge brig htness (Gam ma) of the p icture. This menu is not available when Angle is enabled. 4.5.1 Configuring Gamma 1 Press any butto n on the fro nt of the pro duct to di splay the Fu nction Key Gu ide. Next, press [ ] to d isplay the corr esponding me nu screen. 2 Press [ ] to m[...]

55 5 Coordi nating OSD 5 Coordinating OSD 5.1 Language Set the menu lang uage.  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. 5.1.1 Configuring Language 1 Press any butto n on the fro nt of the pro duct to di splay the Fu nction Key Gu ide. Next, pres[...]

56 Coordinating OSD 5 5 Coordi nating OSD 5.2 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 position up o r down. 5.2.1 Configuring Menu H- Position & Menu V-Position 1 Press any butto n on the fro nt of the pro duct to di splay the Fu nction Key Gu ide. Nex[...]

57 Coordinating OSD 5 5 Coordi nating OSD 5.3 Display Time Set the on-screen disp lay (OSD) menu t o automatica lly disappear if the menu is n ot used for a sp ecified period of time. Display Time can be used to spec ify the time afte r which you wa nt the OSD m enu to disa ppear. 5.3.1 Configuring Display Time 1 Press any butto n on the fro nt of [...]

58 Coordinating OSD 5 5 Coordi nating OSD 5.4 Transparency Set the transp arency for th e menu w indows: 5.4.1 Changing Transparency 1 Press any butto n on the fro nt of the pro duct to di splay the Fu nction Key Gu ide. Next, press [ ] to d isplay the corr esponding me nu screen. 2 Press [ ] to move to MENU SETTINGS and press [ ] on the product. 3[...]

59 6 Setup and Reset 6 Setup and Reset 6.1 Reset Return all the sett ings for the p roduct to the de fault factory se ttings. 6.1.1 Initializing Settings (Reset) 1 Press any butto n on the fro nt of the pro duct to di splay the Fu nction Key Gu ide. Next, press [ ] to d isplay the corr esponding me nu screen. 2 Press [ ] to move to SETUP&RESET [...]

60 Setup and Reset 6 6 Setup and Reset 6.2 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. 6.2.1 Configuring Eco Savi ng 1 Press any butto n on the fro nt of the pro duct to di splay the Fu nction Key Gu [...]

61 Setup and Reset 6 6 Setup and Reset 6.3 Off Timer You can set th e product t o automa tically turn off . 6.3.1 Configuring Off Timer 1 Press any butto n on the fro nt of the pro duct to di splay the Fu nction Key Gu ide. Next, press [ ] to d isplay the corr esponding me nu screen. 2 Press [ ] to move to SETUP&RESET and press [ ] on the produ[...]

62 Setup and Reset 6 6 Setup and Reset 6.4 Turn Off After 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 h ours. This option is only available when Off Timer is set to On . 6.4.1 Configuring Turn Off After 1 Press any butto n on the fro nt of the pro duct to di spl[...]

63 Setup and Reset 6 6 Setup and Reset 6.5 PC/AV Mode Set PC/AV Mode to AV . The picture size will be enlarged. This option is useful when you view a movie.  This function does not support Analog mode.  Supplied for the wide models only such as 16:9 or 16:10. 6.5.1 Configuring PC/AV Mode 1 Press any butto n on the fro nt of the pro duct to di[...]

64 Setup and Reset 6 6 Setup and Reset 6.6 Key Repeat Time Control the response ra te of a bu tton when the button is pressed . 6.6.1 Configuring Key Repeat Time 1 Press any butto n on the fro nt of the pro duct to di splay the Fu nction Key Gu ide. Next, press [ ] to d isplay the corr esponding me nu screen. 2 Press [ ] to move to SETUP&RESET [...]

65 Setup and Reset 6 6 Setup and Reset 6.7 Source Detection You can activat e Source Detection . 6.7.1 Configuring Source Detection 1 Press any butto n on the fro nt of the pro duct to di splay the Fu nction Key Gu ide. Next, press [ ] to d isplay the corr esponding me nu screen. 2 Press [ ] to move to SETUP&RESET and press [ ] on the product. [...]

66 Setup and Reset 6 6 Setup and Reset 6.8 Customized Key You can customize Customized Key as follows. 6.8.1 Configuring Customized Key 1 Press any butto n on the fro nt of the pro duct to di splay the Fu nction Key Gu ide. Next, press [ ] to d isplay the corr esponding me nu screen. 2 Press [ ] to move to SETUP&RESET and press [ ] on the produ[...]

67 7 INFORMATION Menu a nd Others 7 INFORMATION Menu and Others 7.1 INFORMATION View the current i nput source , freque ncy and re solution. 7.1.1 Displaying INFORMATION 1 Press any butto n on the fro nt of the pro duct to di splay the Fu nction Key Gu ide. Next, press [ ] to d isplay the corr esponding me nu screen. 2 Press [ ] to move to INFORMAT[...]

68 INFORMATION Menu and Others 7 7 INFORMATION Menu a nd Others 7.2 Configuring Brightness and Contrast in the Initial Screen Adjust the Brightness , Contrast using the [ ] buttons wh en the initial screen (that displays no menu screen) is di splayed. 1 Press any button o n the front of the product (when no m enu screen is d isplayed) to disp lay t[...]

69 8 Installing the Software 8 Installing the Software 8.1 MagicTune 8.1.1 What is "MagicTune"? "MagicTune " is a software progr am that helps with mo nitor adjustme nts by providing comprehensive descriptions of monitor f unctions an d easy-to- understan d guidelines. You can adjust the product with the mouse a nd the keyboard [...]

70 Installing the Software 8 8 Installing the Software 8.1.3 Removing the Software You can only re move "MagicTune™" th rough Add or Remove Programs in Windows. To remove "M agicTune™", co mplete the fo llowing step s. 1 Click Start select Settings , and select Control Panel from the menu. For Wind ows XP, cl ick Start , and[...]

71 Installing the Software 8 8 Installing the Software 8.2 MultiScreen "MultiScreen" enab les users to use the monitor b y partitioning multip le sections. 8.2.1 Installing the Software 1 Insert the installation CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2 Select the " MultiScreen" setu p program. If the pop-up screen for the software installati[...]

72 Installing the Software 8 8 Installing the Software Hardware  At least 32MB of memory  At least 60MB o f free space o n the hard disk drive 8.2.2 Removing the Software Click Start , select Settings / Co ntrol Panel , and then d ouble-clic k Add or Remove Programs . Select "MultiScre en" from th e program list and click th e Add/D[...]

73 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 op erating norm ally by using t he [...]

74 Troubleshooting Guide 9 9 Troubleshooting Guide Screen issue Issues Solutions The power LED is off. Th e screen will not switch on. Check that th e power c able is co nnected properly. (Refer to "2.2 Co nnecting and Using a PC") The message Chec k Signal Cable ap pears. Check that the cable is pr operly conne cted to the product. (Refe[...]

75 Troubleshooting Guide 9 9 Troubleshooting Guide Source device issue There is no imag e on the scre en and the powe r LED blinks every 0 .5 to 1 second . The product is operating in power-sav ing mode. Press any key on the ke yboard or move the mouse to return t o normal oper ating mode. Issues Solutions A beeping sound is heard when my PC is boo[...]

76 Troubleshooting Guide 9 9 Troubleshooting Guide 9.2 Q & A Question Answer How can I change the frequency? Set the frequency on your graphics card.  Windows XP: Go to Control Panel Appearance and Themes Display Settings Advanced Monitor , and adjust Refresh rate under Monitor settings .  Windows ME/2000: Go to Control Panel Display Sett[...]

77 Troubleshooting Guide 9 9 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 adjust the resolution.  Windows ME/2000: Go to Control Panel Display Settings , and adju[...]

78 10 Specifications 10 Specifications 10.1 General Model Name S27C390H Panel Size 27 Inches (68 cm) Display area 597.60 mm (H) x 336.15 mm (V) 23.53 Inches (H) x 13.23 Inches (V) Pixel Pitch 0.31125 mm (H) x 0.31125 mm (V) 0.0123 Inches (H) x 0.0123 Inches (V) Synchronization Horizontal Frequency 30 ~ 81 kHz Vertical Frequency 56 ~ 75 Hz Display C[...]

79 Specifications 10 10 Specifications The above specifications are subject to change without notice to improve quality. This device is a Class B digital apparatus. Environmental consideratio ns Operating Temperature : 50°F ~ 104°F (10°C ~ 40°C) Humidity : 10 % – 80 %, non-cond ensing Storage Temperature : -4°F ~ 113°F (-20°C ~ 45°C) Humi[...]

80 Specifications 10 10 Specifications 10.2 PowerSaver The power-sa ving funct ion of this p roduct redu ces power c onsumption by switching o ff the scree n and controlling the power L ED status if th e product is not used f or a specifie d period of t ime. The power is not tur ned off in p ower-saving mo de. To switch the scree n back on , press [...]

81 Specifications 10 10 Specifications  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 picture doz[...]

82 Appendix Appendix Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE 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.samsun g.com CANADA 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-78 64) http://www.samsung.com /ca (English) http://www.samsung.com/ca _fr (French) MEXIC[...]

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85 Appendix Appendix PORTUGAL 808 20 - SAMSUNG (808 20 7267) ht tp://www.samsung .com ROMANIA 08008 SAMSUNG (08008 726 7864) TOLL FREE N o. http://www.sam sung.com SERBIA +381 11 321 6899 (old number still active 0700 7267864) http://www.sam sung.com SLOVAKIA 0800 - SAMSUNG (0800-726 786) http://www.s amsung.com SPAIN 902 - 1 - SAMSUNG (902 172 678[...]

86 Appendix Appendix ASIA PACIFIC AUSTRALIA 1300 362 60 3 http://www.samsun g.com CHINA 400-810-5858 http://www.s amsung.com HONG KONG (852) 3698 - 4698 http://www.s amsung.com/h k (Chinese) http://www.sam sung.com/hk _en (English) INDIA 1800 3000 828 2 1800 266 828 2 http://www.sam sung.com/in INDONESIA 0800-112-8888 021-5699- 7777 http://www.sam [...]

87 Appendix Appendix KUWAIT 183-2255 (183-CALL) http://www.samsung. com/ae (English) http://www.sam sung.com/ae _ar (Arabic) MOROCCO 080 100 2255 http://www.samsu ng.com OMAN 800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) http://www.samsu ng.com/ae (English) http://www.sam sung.com/ae _ar (Arabic) QATAR 800-2255 (800-CAL L) http://www.s amsung.com/a e (English) http://www[...]

88 Appendix Appendix Responsibility for the Pay Se rvice (Cost to Customers) When the service is requested, in spite of in warra nty, we may charge you for a visit from a service technician in the following cases. Not a product defect Cleaning of the product, Adjustme nt, Explanation, Re-installation and etc .  If a service tech nician gives ins[...]

89 Appendix Appendix Others  If product fails by na tural disaster. (lig htning, fire, ea rthquake, flood damage, etc)  If consumable components ar e all used up. ( Battery, Tone r, Fluorescent ligh ts, Head, Vibrat or, Lamp, Filter, R ibbon, etc .) If customer requests a service in case the product has no defect, service fee may be charged. [...]

90 Appendix Appendix Correct Disposal Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electri cal & Electronic Equipment) (Applicable in countries with separate collection systems) This marking on th e product, ac cessories or literatu re indicates that t he product an d its electronic acce ssories (e.g. charger, he adset, USB cable ) should no t be di[...]

91 Appendix Appendix Terminology OSD (On Screen Display) On screen display (OSD) a llows you to customize on-scr een settings to optimi ze the picture quality a s required. You can chan ge the scree n brightness, t int, size an d many othe r settings using menu s displayed on the screen. Gamma The Gamma menu adju sts the gre y scale that represents[...]

92 Appendix Appendix Resolution Resolution is the nu mber of horizo ntal pixels and ve rtical pixels that f orm a screen. It represents t he level of display detail. A higher reso lution disp lays a greate r amount of informatio n on the sc reen and is su itable for performing mult iple tasks at the same time. E.g. A resolution of 1366 x 768 consis[...]

Index 93 Index B Before Co nnecting 28 Blue 52 Brightness 38 C Checking the C ontents 19 Coarse 48 Color Tone 53 Connecting and Using a PC 29 Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE 82 Contrast 39 Copyright 7 Correct Disposal 90 Correct postur e to use the product 18 Customized Key 66 D Display Time 57 E Eco Saving 60 F Fine 49 G Gamma 54 General 78 Green 51 H [...]

Index Index 94 S Safety Precautions 10 SAMSUNG MAGIC Angle 43 SAMSUNG MAGIC Bright 41 SAMSUNG MAGIC Upscale 44 Sharpness 40 Source Det ection 65 Standard Sign al Mode Table 80 T Terminology 91 Transparenc y 58 Turn Off After 62[...]