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User Controls

On-Screen Display

 

User control buttons

Direct-Access Features

 

The control button configuration may vary slightly depending on the monitor model. 

Source Buttons

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Control Buttons

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Remote Control Buttons

| Source Buttons |

1.

PC mode button

Switches from Video mode to PC mode. 

2.

PIP mode button

In PC Mode, turns on Video or TV screens in PIP mode. Using this function, you may view a Video or TV 
program while performing PC work. (PIP mode button works in PC mode only.)

To switch Screen modes: [PC + Video] --> [PC + S-Video] (Press 

here

 to view Screen Mode Switching 

Animation Clips) 

3.

Video mode button

Switches from PC mode to Video mode. The image size automatically switches to Full when Video mode is 
on.

To switch Screen modes: [Video] --> [S-Video] (Press 

here

 to view Screen Mode Switching Animation Clips) 

4.

Audio mode button

Adjusts Audio mode. You may switch to the Audio signal for the current display mode when the wrong audio 
is playing.

To switch Screen modes: [PC] --> [Video] (Press 

here

 to view Screen Mode Switching Animation Clips) 

To switch PIP mode:

[PC + Video] --> [PC + S-Video] --> [PC + TV]

 (Press 

here

 to view Screen Mode Switching Animation Clips)

To switch Video mode: [Video] --> [S-Video] --> [TV]
 (Press 

here

 to view Screen Mode Switching Animation Clips)

To switch Audio mode: [PC] --> [Video] --> [TV]
 (Press 

here

 to view Screen Mode Switching Animation Clips)

Summary of Contents for 151MP - SyncMaster 151 MP

Page 1: ...SyncMaster 151MP 171MP ...

Page 2: ... Automatic Manual Installing a VESA Base Folding or removing the base Installing a VESA Base Adjusting Your LCD Monitor User Controls User control buttons Direct Access Features On Screen Display OSD Functions Screen Adjustment Animation Clips Troubleshooting Check before Calling for Service Problems and Solutions Q A Specifications General Specifications PowerSaver Preset Timing Modes Information...

Page 3: ...eaning Other Failure to follow directions noted by this symbol could result in bodily harm or damage to equipment Prohibited Important to read and understand at all times Do not disassemble Disconnect the plug from the outlet Do not touch Grounding to prevent an electric shock ...

Page 4: ... z This may cause an electric shock or fire Use only a properly grounded plug and receptacle z An improper ground may cause electric shock or equipment damage Do not excessively bend the plug and wire nor place heavy objects upon them which could cause damage z This may cause an electric shock or fire Disconnect the plug from the outlet during storms or lightening or if it is not used for a long p...

Page 5: ... with low humidity and a minimum of dust z An electric shock or fire could result inside the monitor Do not drop the monitor when moving it z This may cause damage to the product or human body Place the monitor on a flat and stable surface z The monitor can cause injury by falling Set down the monitor carefully z It could be damaged or broken Do not place the monitor face down z The TFT LCD surfac...

Page 6: ...or Use the recommended detergent with a smooth cloth If the connector between the plug and the pin is dusty or dirty clean it properly with a dry cloth z A dirty connector can cause an electric shock or fire Do not set a glass of water chemicals or any small metal objects on the monitor z This may cause damage electric shock or a fire z If a foreign substance gets into the monitor disconnect the p...

Page 7: ... the monitor z This may cause an electric shock or a fire For each hour of looking at the monitor you should let your eyes rest for 5 minutes z This will reduce eye fatigue Do not use or store inflammable substances near the monitor z This may cause an explosion or fire Do not try to move the monitor by pulling on the wire or the signal cable z This may cause a breakdown electric shock or a fire d...

Page 8: ...luded with your monitor If any items are missing contact your dealer User s Guide and Natural Color Driver Installation CD Power Cord Signal Cable 15 pin D Sub Monitor Quick Setup Guide DC Adapter Warranty Card Not available in all locations TV Tuner Box Option Batteries AAA X 2 Audio Cable Remote Control Scart Jack ...

Page 9: ...the monitor model 1 PC mode button 6 Up Down button Channel button 2 PIP mode button 7 Left Right button Volume button 3 Video mode button 8 Menu button 4 Audio mode button 9 Exit button 5 Power button Power indicator 10 Auto button PIP Picture in Picture Feature allowing one program to be viewed on the entire screen while one or more programs play in small windows superimposed over the base progr...

Page 10: ...pending on the monitor model A PC Connection Terminal 1 Power Connection Terminal 12V DC 2 Computer Connection Terminal 15 Pin D SUB 3 Audio Connection Terminal Audio ST B AV Connection Terminal 1 AV right audio connection terminal R 2 AV left audio connection terminal L 3 AV video connection terminal 4 S Video connection terminal C Antenna Connection Terminal When TV is connected D Headphone conn...

Page 11: ...e monitor s Remote Control Reception sensor Button Names Replacing Batteries Usage 1 Button Names 1 Power button 2 PC mode button 3 PIP Picture in Picture mode button 4 Video mode button 5 Audio mode button 6 PIP Position button 7 PIP Size button 8 Up Down button Channel button 9 Left Right button Volume button 10 Menu button 11 Exit button 12 Mute button 13 Channel button 14 Display button 15 Pre...

Page 12: ...r cord to the DC adapter and connect the adapter jack to the DC12V power port on the back of your monitor 2 Connect the signal cable to the video port on your computer 3 Connect the audio cable for your monitor to the audio port on the back of your computer 4 Turn on both your computer and the monitor 5 You may enjoy clear and quality sound from the computer sound card using the monitor speakers Y...

Page 13: ...he monitor is turned on 1 Input devices such as DVDs VCRs or Camcorders are connected to the Video or S Video terminal of the monitor using the RCA or S VHS cable S VHS or RCA cable is optional 2 Connect the Audio R and Audio L terminals of a DVD VCR or Camcorders to the monitor s R and L audio input terminals using audio cables 3 Select Video or S Video that is connected to a DVD VCR or Camcorder...

Page 14: ...red TV channel As this product is designed for PAL or SECAM signals only you cannot view TV programs in countries where NTSC signals are used 3 Connecting to a Macintosh 1 Connect the power cord to the DC adapter and then connect the adapter jack to the DC12V power port on the monitor Voltage is automatically adjusted by the power adaptor 2 Connect the signal cable to the D SUB port on the Macinto...

Page 15: ...4 Connecting Headphone You may connect your headphones to the monitor 1 Connect your headphones to the Headphone out port ...

Page 16: ...gmonitor com cn China Windows ME Windows XP 2000 1 Windows ME Refer to Installing the Monitor Driver and User Manual CD ROM supplied with the monitor When inserted into the computer CD drive the CD ROM boots up automatically If it fails to boot up automatically click monsetup exe twice in the CD ROM drive folder of Windows Explorer 1 Insert CD into the CD ROM driver 2 Click Windows ME Driver 3 Cho...

Page 17: ...utton in the Warning window 5 If you can see following Message window then click the Continue Anyway button Then click OK button 6 Monitor driver installation is completed This monitor driver is under certifying MS logo and this installation don t damage your system The certified driver will be posted on Samsung Monitor Homepage http www samsung monitor com ...

Page 18: ...m file at the Internet web site shown here z Internet web site http www samsung monitor com Worldwide http www samsungusa com monitor USA http www sec co kr monitor Korea http www samsungmonitor com cn China To install the monitor driver manually follow the procedures explained below after checking your operating system Windows XP Windows 2000 Windows Me Windows NT Linux 1 Microsoft Windows XP Ope...

Page 19: ... your monitor model in the model list and click the Next button 8 If you can see following Message window then click the Continue Anyway button Then click OK button 9 Click the Close button then click OK button continually This monitor driver is under certifying MS logo and this installation don t damage your system The certified driver will be posted on Samsung Monitor Homepage http www samsung m...

Page 20: ...u can see the Digital Signature Not Found window then click the Yes button And click the Finish button then the Close button Case 1 If the Properties button is inactive it means your monitor is properly configured Please stop installation Case 2 If the Properties button is active click the Properties button then follow next steps continually 3 Microsoft Windows Millennium Operating System 1 Click ...

Page 21: ...Display Modes in the user guide 5 Linux Operating System To execute X Window you need to make the X86Config file which is a type of system setting file 1 Press Enter at the first and the second screen after executing the X86Config file 2 The third screen is for setting your mouse 3 Set a mouse for your computer 4 The next screen is for selecting a keyboard 5 Set a Keyboard for your computer 6 The ...

Page 22: ...Folding the base Removing the base 1 Folding the base The monitor may be reclined from 0 to 90 degrees When fully folded reclined the base becomes a handy holder for moving the monitor around 1 Lay the LCD monitor face down on a flat surface with a cushion beneath it to protect the screen 2 Disconnect the monitor cables 3 Fully recline the monitor backward pressing the FOLD button 4 Reconnect the ...

Page 23: ... surface with a cushion beneath it to protect the screen 2 Disconnect the monitor cables 3 Remove the four bolts that fasten the base to the monitor 4 Reconnect the monitor cables You may install a VESA base when the monitor base is separated ...

Page 24: ... various VESA mounting devices This monitor accepts a 75mm x 75mm VESA compliant mounting interface pad You need to fold the monitor base before installing a VESA base Align the four bolt holes 1 on the monitor base with the holes 2 on the VESA base and then fasten the base with the four bolts 3 supplied Only the supplied bolts should be used Samsung Electronics will not be responsible for damages...

Page 25: ...ress here to view Screen Mode Switching Animation Clips 3 Video mode button Switches from PC mode to Video mode The image size automatically switches to Full when Video mode is on To switch Screen modes Video S Video Press here to view Screen Mode Switching Animation Clips 4 Audio mode button Adjusts Audio mode You may switch to the Audio signal for the current display mode when the wrong audio is...

Page 26: ...Access Features Volume 8 Menu button Use this button to open the OSD and activate a highlighted menu item 9 Exit button Exit button exits from the menu screen or closes screen adjustment menu 28 Auto button Auto button adjusts the screen automatically For more information refer to Direct Access Features Automatic Save Remote Control Buttons For more information on the screen adjustment functions r...

Page 27: ...ll 14 Display button Shows a Video Source Audio Source current channel number an audio type and Speaker Mute ON OFF on the upper right corner of the screen 15 Previous channel button This button is used to return to the immediately previous channel 16 Auto button Adjusts the screen display automatically For more information refer to Direct Access Features Automatic Save 17 Channel search button Au...

Page 28: ...o button is pressed the monitor screen turns black and the Auto Adjustment screen appears as shown in the animated screen on the left To make the automatic adjustment function sharper execute the AUTO function while the AutoPattern exe is on 2 OSD Lock Unlock This function allows you to secure the current settings so that they cannot be inadvertently changed With the OSD screen off push and hold t...

Page 29: ...ect channel number 1 Push the button to decrease the channel number 2 Push the button to increase the channel number This function is available in TV or PC TV PIP mode only You need to connect a TV tuner box not included to make PC TV mode appear in TV mode or PIP mode ...

Page 30: ...ained using the Fine adjustment use the Coarse adjustment and then use Fine again 2 Image Size Allows choosing from different image sizes Varies depending on the resolution or signal ratio The Expand 1 Expand 2 and 1 1 functions work only in PC RGB 3 Image Effect Coarse Removes noise such as vertical stripes Coarse adjustment may move the screen image area You may relocate it to the center using t...

Page 31: ...ss of video without affecting PC RGB s brightness 3 Sharpness Adjust the sharpness of video image 4 Color Change the richness of color 5 Reset Picture parameters are replaced with the factory default values Sound The monitor has a built in high fidelity stereo audio amplifier 1 Bass Emphasize low frequency audio 2 Treble Emphasize high frequency audio 3 Surround Turns the surround sound feature on...

Page 32: ... select the Fine tune and press the or button Save Use VOL VOL buttons to fine tune the picture quality and then select Save menu Now press Menu button to save the fine tuned channel Add Use this function to add a real channel Use VOL VOL buttons to select a desired channel and then select Add menu Now press Menu button to add the channel For explanations on the TV control menu refer to the explan...

Page 33: ...ur monitor This box also appears during normal operation if the video cable becomes disconnected or damaged 4 Turn off your monitor and reconnect the video cable then turn on both your computer and the monitor If your monitor screen remains blank after using the previous procedure check your video controller and computer system your monitor is functioning properly 2 Video mode not supported This i...

Page 34: ...r You can enjoy the best screen image when the refresh rate is set to 60 Hz Setting Refresh Rate Click Start Settings Control Panel Display Settings Advanced Refresh Rate Apply Yes OK Yes 3 Activate the AUTO ADJUSTMENT feature for better picture quality If the noise persists even after AUTO ADJUSTMENT adjust the screen settings using FINE COARSE tuning buttons Procedures for setting frequency in t...

Page 35: ...n cause the monitor to become blank have poor coloring noise Video mode not supported etc In this case first check the source of the problem and then contact a service center or your dealer 1 Check if the power cord and the cable are properly connected to the computer 2 Check if the computer beeps more than 3 times when booting If it does request an after service for the main board of the computer...

Page 36: ... is not received z Check Channel system and make sure you choose the correct channel system Refer to the Channel System z Select Channel auto program to configure the channel system automatically Refer to the Channel System 2 Problems related to Screen Problems related to the monitor screen and their solutions are listed Problems Solutions Screen is blank and power indicator is off z Ensure that t...

Page 37: ...k Unlock is on by pressing Menu button z If the problem persists contact the service center 3 Problems related to Audio Problems related to audio signals and their solutions are listed below Problems Solutions No sound z Ensure that the audio cable is firmly connected to both the audio in port on your monitor and the audio out port on your sound card Refer to the Connecting Your Monitor z Check th...

Page 38: ...ings Windows ME 2000 Set the resolution at the Control Panel Display Settings Contact the video card manufacturer for details How can I set the Power Saving function Windows XP Reset Power Saving parameters by clicking Control Panel Appearance Theme Display Screen Saver or in the computer BIOS SETUP Refer to Windows Computer Manual Windows ME 2000 Set the function at BIOS SETUP of the computer or ...

Page 39: ... 69 kHz Vertical 56 85 Hz Display Color 16 777 216 Colors Resolution Optimum resolution 1024 x 768 60Hz Maximum resolution 1024 x 768 85Hz Input Signal Sync Separate TTL P or N Composite TTL P or N Sync on green 0 3 Vp p N Video signal 0 7 Vp p 75 ohm TV Video Color system PAL SECAM NTSC 4 4 Sound system B G D K I L L Video format CVBS S VHS Video Color system PAL NTSC SECAM Maximum Pixel Clock 95...

Page 40: ...be installed on any Plug Play compatible system Interaction of the monitor and computer systems will provide the best operating conditions and monitor settings In most cases monitor installation will proceed automatically unless the user wishes to select alternate settings Dot Acceptable TFT LCD panel manufactured by using advanced semiconductor technology with precision of 99 999 above is used fo...

Page 41: ...ical 56 85 Hz XGA 60 76 Hz SXGA Display Color 16 777 216 Colors Resolution Optimum resolution 1280 x 1024 60Hz Maximum resolution 1280 x 1024 76Hz Input Signal Sync Separate TTL P or N Composite TTL P or N Sync on green 0 3 Vp p N Video signal 0 7 Vp p 75 ohm TV Video Color system PAL SECAM NTSC 4 4 Sound system B G D K I L L Video format CVBS S VHS Video Color system PAL NTSC SECAM Maximum Pixel ...

Page 42: ... be installed on any Plug Play compatible system Interaction of the monitor and computer systems will provide the best operating conditions and monitor settings In most cases monitor installation will proceed automatically unless the user wishes to select alternate settings Dot Acceptable TFT LCD panel manufactured by using advanced semiconductor technology with precision of 99 999 above is used f...

Page 43: ...S compliant video card installed in your computer Use a software utility installed on your computer to set up this feature State Normal Operation Power saving mode EPA ENERGY 2000 Power Switch off Power Indicator Green Green Blinking Black Power Consumption Less than 40W Less than 3W Less than 3W State Normal Operation Power saving mode EPA ENERGY 2000 Power Switch off Power Indicator Green Green ...

Page 44: ...x 480 37 500 75 000 31 500 VGA 640 x 480 43 269 85 008 36 000 SVGA 800 x 600 46 875 75 000 49 500 SVGA 800 x 600 53 674 85 061 56 250 XGA 1024 x 768 48 363 60 004 65 000 XGA 1024 x 768 60 023 75 029 78 750 XGA 1024 x 768 68 677 84 997 94 500 Display Mode Horizontal Frequency kHz Vertical Frequency Hz Pixel Clock MHz Sync Polarity H V VGA 720 x 400 31 469 70 087 28 322 VGA 640 x 480 31 469 59 940 2...

Page 45: ...it Jordan Yugoslavia I NICAM CCIR UK Hongkong Horizontal Frequency The time to scan one line connecting the right edge to the left edge of the screen horizontally is called Horizontal Cycle and the inverse number of the Horizontal Cycle is called Horizontal Frequency Unit kHz Vertical Frequency Like a fluorescent lamp the screen has to repeat the same image many times per second to display an imag...

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Page 49: ...Hz Example If the same light repeats itself 60 times per second this is regarded as 60 Hz In this case flickering of the screen can be detected To avoid this problem there is a Flicker free Mode using a vertical frequency over 70 Hz Horizontal Frequency The time to scan one line connecting the right edge to the left edge of the screen horizontally is called Horizontal Cycle The inverse number of t...

Page 50: ...for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment If necessary consult your dealer or an experienced radio television technician for additional suggestions You may find the booklet called How to Identify and Resolve Radio TV Interference Problems helpful This booklet was prepared by the Federal Communications Commission It is available from the U S Government Printing Office ...

Page 51: ...s not been possible so far for the majority of electronic equipment to be recycled in a satisfactory way most of these potentially damaging substances sooner or later enter Nature There are also other characteristics of a monitor such as energy consumption levels that are important from both the working and natural environment viewpoints Since all types of conventional electricity generation have ...

Page 52: ...nervous system and is toxic in high doses z TCO 95 requirement states that batteries may not contain more than 25 ppm parts per million of cadmium The colour generating layers of display screens must not contain any cadmium Mercury Mercury is sometimes found in batteries relays and switches Mercury damages the nervous system and is toxic in high doses z TCO 95 requirement states that batteries may...

Page 53: ...o 30 of the plastic in a computer casing can consist of flame retardant substances Most flame retardants contain bromine or chloride and those flame retardants are chemically related to another group of environmental toxins PCBs Both the flame retardants containing bromine or chloride and the PCBs are suspected of giving rise to severe health effects including reproductive damage in fish eating bi...

Page 54: ...image stability Energy z Energy saving mode after a certain time beneficial both for the user and the environment z Electrical safety Emissions z Electromagnetic fields z Noise emissions Ecology z The product must be prepared for recycling and the manufacturer must have a certified environmental management system such as EMAS or ISO 14 000 z Restrictions on o chlorinated and brominated flame retar...

Page 55: ... the printed or scanned images For more information refer to Help F1 in the software program How to install the Natural Color software Insert the CD included with the Samsung monitor into the CD ROM Drive Then the initial screen of the program installation will be executed Click Natural Color on the initial screen to install the Natural Color software To install the program manually insert the CD ...

Page 56: ...ction with the furnishing performance or use of this material Samsung is the registered trademark of Samsung Electronics Co Ltd Microsoft Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation VESA DPMS and DDC are registered trademarks of Video Electronics Standard Association the ENERGY STAR name and logo are registered trademarks of the U S Environmental Protection Agency EPA...

Page 57: ...http www samsung monitor com Worldwide http www samsungusa com monitor USA http www sec co kr monitor Korea http www samsungmonitor com cn China ...

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