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INDEX

Main Page

Safety Instructions

Notational

Power

Installation

Cleaning

Other

Introduction

Unpacking

Front

Rear

Remote Control

Setup

Installing Stand Kit

Connecting Your Monitor

Multiple Display Control (MDC)

Adjusting Your LCD Monitor

User control buttons

OSD Functions

Troubleshooting

Check before Calling for Service

Problems and Solutions

Q & A

Specifications

General Specifications

PowerSaver

Preset Timing Modes

Information

Service Center

Terms

Regulatory

Natural Color

For Better Display

Authority

Mechanical Lay-out

Summary of Contents for SyncMaster 173MP

Page 1: ...SyncMaster 173MP ...

Page 2: ...necting Your Monitor Multiple Display Control MDC Adjusting Your LCD Monitor User control buttons OSD Functions Troubleshooting Check before Calling for Service Problems and Solutions Q A Specifications General Specifications PowerSaver Preset Timing Modes Information Service Center Terms Regulatory Natural Color For Better Display Authority Mechanical Lay out ...

Page 3: ...ns 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: ...y the wire nor touch the plug with wet hands 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 Do not connect too many extension cords or plugs to a...

Page 5: ... down z The TFT LCD surface may be damaged Installing a wall bracket must be done by a qualified professional z Installation by unqualified personnel may result in injury z Always use the mounting device specified in the owner s manual Leave a space for ventilation between the product and the wall z Poor ventilation may cause the interior temperature to rise and lead to a fire To prevent rainwater...

Page 6: ...ufficient distance between your antenna and the electrical wires nearby so that they would not come in contact with each other in case the antenna is knocked over by strong wind z A knocked over antenna may cause injury or an electric shock Installation ...

Page 7: ...ildren Keep batteries out of the reach of children z If swallowed see a doctor immediately When replacing batteries place the batteries in the correct polarity position as indicated on battery holder z Incorrect polarity may cause a battery to break or leak and could lead to a fire injury or contamination damage Use only specified standard batteries Do not use new and used batteries together z may...

Page 8: ... snow or rain If the monitor is dropped or the casing is damaged turn the monitor off and unplug the power cord z The monitor may malfunction causing an electric shock or a fire z Then contact the Service Center Keep the power off when there is thunder and lightening outside or let the monitor remain unused for an extended period of time z The monitor may malfunction causing an electric shock or a...

Page 9: ...the headphone or A V ports on the monitor z This may cause malfunction an electric shock or a fire z Always contact the Service Center if foreign substances objects enter into the monitor If you view a fixed screen for an extended period of time residual image or blurriness may appear z Change the mode to energy save or set a screensaver to moving picture when you need to be away from the monitor ...

Page 10: ...use the headphones z Excessively loud volume levels may damage hearing Keep a proper distance between your eyes and the monitor screen z Sitting too close to the monitor on a continuous basis may damage eyesight When moving the monitor turn the power switch off and unplug the power cord Make sure that all cables including the antenna cable and cables connecting to other devices are disconnected be...

Page 11: ...our dealer Monitor User s Guide and Natural Color Driver Installation CD Power Cord Quick Setup Guide Signal Cable 15 pin D Sub Warranty Card Not available in all locations DC Adapter Audio Cable Remote Control Batteries AAA X 2 Option DVI cable Contact a local dealer or Samsung call center to buy optional items ...

Page 12: ...configuration may vary slightly depending on the monitor model 1 Power 6 SOURCE 2 CH Button 7 PIP 3 VOL Button 8 Power indicator 4 MENU 9 Remote Control Sensor 5 ENTER 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 program ...

Page 13: ...ith 90 264 Voltage is automatically adjusted by the power adaptor Connect the power source plug when all cables are connected B PC Connection Terminal 1 Computer Connection Terminal DVI 2 Computer Connection Terminal 15 Pin D SUB 3 Audio Connection Terminal Audio ST C DVD DTV Terminal 1 DVD DTV Component Y Pb Pr terminal 2 DVD DTV left right audio connection terminal L R 3 TV Connection Terminal D...

Page 14: ...ithin a range of 0 23 to 33 feet 7cm to 10m and 30 degrees to the left and right of the monitor s Remote Control Reception sensor 1 Button Names 1 POWER 2 Channel 3 100 4 VOL 5 MUTE 6 AUTO 7 MENU 8 ENTER 9 PRE CH 10 CH 11 SOURCE 12 INFO 13 EXIT 14 Up Down Left Right Buttons 15 P MODE M B 16 STILL 17 S MODE 18 MTS 19 PIP 20 SOURCE 21 SIZE 22 POSITION 2 Replacing Batteries 1 Slide out the cover pres...

Page 15: ...ng the DVI Digital connector on the video card Connect the DVI Cable DVI D DVI D to the DVI Port on the back of your Monitor 3 Connect the audio cable for your monitor to the audio port on the back of your computer 4 Connect the power cord insert a plug in a wall outlet 5 Turn on both your computer and the monitor 6 You may enjoy clear and quality sound from the computer sound card using the monit...

Page 16: ... to connect AV input devices like DVDs VCRs or Camcorders You may enjoy AV signals as long as the 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 Video cable S Video 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...

Page 17: ...ice has a DVD DTV connector You can watch Component simply by hooking up the Component with the monitor as long as the power is on 1 Connect a video cable between the component Y Pb Pr jacks on the Monitor and the Y Pb Pr jacks on the DVD DTV set top box 2 Connect the Audio R and Audio L outputs on the DVD DTV set top box to the Audio R and Audio L inputs on the monitor using audio cables 3 Select...

Page 18: ...r 2 Connect the signal cable to the D SUB port on the Macintosh computer 3 For older model Macintoshes you need to adjust the resolution control DIP switch on the Macintosh adapter optional referring to the switch configuration table shown on its rear 4 Turn on the monitor and Macintosh 5 Connecting Headphone You may connect your headphones to the monitor 1 Connect your headphones to the Headphone...

Page 19: ...Remove the cover as shown in the picture Connect the cables as shown in the picture Connecting Your Monitor Replace the cover ...

Page 20: ...http www samsungusa com monitor USA http www sec co kr monitor Korea http www samsungmonitor 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...

Page 21: ...r 1 Insert CD into the CD ROM driver 2 Click Windows XP 2000 Driver 3 Choose your monitor model in the model list then click the OK button 4 Click the Install button in the Warning window 5 If you can see following Message window then click the Continue Anyway button Then click OK button 6 Monitor driver installation is completed This monitor driver is under a certified MS logo This installation w...

Page 22: ...own 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 1 Microsoft Windows XP Operating System 1 Insert CD into the CD ROM driver 2 Click Start Control Panel then clic...

Page 23: ...t button 6 Select Don t search I will then click Next and then click Have disk 7 Click the Browse button then choose A D Driver and choose your monitor model in the model list and click the Next button 8 If you can see following Message window then click the Continue Anyway button Then click OK button ...

Page 24: ... click OK button continually 10 Monitor driver installation is completed This monitor driver is under a certified MS logo This installation will not damage your system The certified driver will be posted on Samsung Monitor Homepage http www samsung monitor com ...

Page 25: ...ndows Millennium Operating System 1 Click Start Setting Control Panel 2 Double click Display icon 3 Select the Settings tab and click Advanced Properties button 4 Select the Monitor tab 5 Click the Change button in the Monitor Type area 6 Choose Specify the location of the driver 7 Choose Display a list of all the driver in a specific location then click Next button 8 Click the Have Disk button 9 ...

Page 26: ...r 4 The next screen is for selecting a keyboard 5 Set a Keyboard for your computer 6 The next screen is for setting your monitor 7 First of all set a horizontal frequency for your monitor You can enter the frequency directly 8 Set a vertical frequency for your monitor You can enter the frequency directly 9 Enter the model name of your monitor This information will not affect the actual execution o...

Page 27: ...CD monitor face down on a flat surface with a cushion beneath it to protect the screen 3 Remove the four screws and then remove the Stand from the LCD monitor 4 Align the four bolt holes on the back of monitor with the holes on the VESA base and then fasten the base with the four bolts supplied Only the supplied bolts should be used Samsung Electronics will not be responsible for damages caused by...

Page 28: ...from one menu item to another horizontally or adjusts selected menu values Also adjusts the audio volume For more information refer to Direct Access Features Volume 4 MENU Use this button to open the on screen menu and exits from the menu screen or closes screen adjustment menu 5 ENTER Activate a highlighted menu item 6 SOURCE Push the button Selects the Video source changes For more information r...

Page 29: ...nnel Selects TV channels in the TV mode You may use this button in PIP mode as well 3 100 Press to select channels over 100 For example to select channel 121 press 100 then press 2 and 1 4 VOL Also adjusts the audio volume For more information refer to Direct Access Features Volume 5 MUTE Pauses mutes the audio output temporarily Displayed on the lower left corner of the screen The audio resumes i...

Page 30: ...t at the factory Then push button again to circle through available preconfigured modes Dynamic Standard Movie Custom PC DVI Mode M B MagicBright MagicBright is a new feature providing the optimum viewing environment depending on the contents of the image you are watching Then push button again to circle through available preconfigured modes Text Internet Entertain Custom 16 STILL When you press t...

Page 31: ...he PIP window s signal source changes 21 SIZE Changing the Size of the PIP window 22 POSITION Changing the Position of the PIP window Then push button again to circle through available preconfigured modes Lower Right Upper Right Upper Left Lower Left ...

Page 32: ...ideo mode The image size automatically switches to Full when Video mode is on To switch Screen modes PC DVI TV AV S VIDEO COMPONENT 2 Volume Push the VOL button to adjust volume 1 Push the button to decrease the volume 2 Push the button to increase the volume ...

Page 33: ...PC TV PIP mode When OSD is not on the screen push the CH button to select 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 ...

Page 34: ...Direct Access Features Push the PIP button to PIP screen ON This function is available in PC mode only 4 PIP ...

Page 35: ...evices such as VCRs or DVDs are connected to the monitor PIP allows you to watch video from those devices in a small window super imposed on the PC video signal On Off Available in PC Mode Only 1 PIP ON Off Turn the PIP Screen on or off 2 Source PC DVI TV AV S Video Component Mode Select the input source for the PIP 3 Size Changing the Size of the PIP window 4 Position Changing the Position of the...

Page 36: ...s the case adjust the Brightness and Contrast by using the OSD menu Or push the button when OSD screen is not on to access the Brightness control directly Custom Picture You can use the on screen menus to change the contrast and brightness according to personal preference Available in PC Mode Only 1 Contrast Adjust the Contrast 2 Brightness Adjust the Brightness Color Control Adjust the individual...

Page 37: ... Component Mode For detailed information on Screen Adjustment in the Picture Control refer to the Picture Control Adjustment Animation Clips OSD Description Mode The Monitor has four automatic picture settings Dynamic Standard Movie and Custom that are preset at the factory You can activate either Custom Dynamic Standard or Movie You can select Custom which automatically recalls your personalized ...

Page 38: ...l Wide Zoom DNIe Digital Natural Image engine Samsung s new technology brings you more detailed images with contrast and white enhancement and 3D noise reduction A New image compensation algorithm gives brighter clearer images to our customers DNIe technology will match every signal to your eyes 1 Demo The screen before applying DNIe appears on the right and the screen after applying DNIe appears ...

Page 39: ...ose Custom if you want to adjust the settings according to personal preference Custom The sound settings can be adjusted to suit your personal preference 1 Bass Emphasize low frequency audio 2 Treble Emphasize high frequency audio MTS You can select the MTS Multichannel Television Stereo mode Available in TV Mode Only Mono Stereo SAP Separate Audio Program Set MTS Setting to ON to choose Mono Ster...

Page 40: ...ir STD HRC IRC STD HRC IRC and Air identify various types of cable TV systems Contact your local cable company to identify the type of cable system that exists in your particular area Auto Program The TV automatically cycles through all of the available channels and stores them in memory This takes about one to two minutes In rare cases Auto program may miss a few channels due to weak signals and ...

Page 41: ...age chosen affects only the language of the OSD It has no effect on any software running on the computer Half tone Change the opaqueness of the background of the OSD Opaque High Normal Low Reset Picture parameters are replaced with the factory default values Available in PC Mode Only 1 Image Reset 2 Color Reset Caption Enable or disable the Caption feature and set the appearance of closed caption ...

Page 42: ... 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 Not supported mode This indicates the display ...

Page 43: ...is not properly installed Install the adapter driver again according to the information provided by the computer or video card manufacturers 2 Installing Adapter Driver The instructions given below are for general circumstances For specific issues contact the relevant computer or video card manufacturers 1 Click Start Settings Control Panel Display Settings Advanced Adapter Update Driver Next Disp...

Page 44: ... 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 3 If you installed a new video card or if you assembled the PC check if you installed the adapter video driver and the monitor driver 4 Check if the scanning ratio of the video screen is set at 75Hz or 85Hz Do not exceed 60Hz when using the maximum re...

Page 45: ... Channel system and make sure you choose the correct channel system Refer to the Channel System z Select Auto program to configure the channel system automatically Refer to the Auto Program Strange characters appear on the screen z Switch Caption On to Caption Off if strange characters appear on the TV screen Refer to Caption 2 Problems related to Screen Problems related to the monitor screen and ...

Page 46: ... Power Indicator blinks green z The monitor is currently saving the changes made in settings to the OSD memory Screen is blank and power indicator light is steady green or blinks every 0 5 or 1 seconds z The monitor is using its power management system z Move the computer s mouse or press a key on the keyboard Image is not clear Picture is z Run Frequency Coarse and Fine tuning 3 Problems related ...

Page 47: ... Problems Items to check The remote control buttons do not respond z Check the battery polarities z Check if the batteries have been exhausted z Check if the power is on z Check if the power cord is securely connected z Check if a special fluorescent or neon lamp is on in the vicinity Problems and Solutions ...

Page 48: ...he 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 the screen saver Refer to Windows Computer M...

Page 49: ... resolution 1280 x 1024 75Hz Input Signal Terminated RGB Analog DVI Compliant Digital RGB Composite H V Sync 0 7Vp p Positive at 75 ohms Separate H V sync TTL level positive or negative TV Video Color system NTSC M PAL M Sound system M Video format CVBS S Video DTV Component DVD Composite Sync 480i 480p YPbPr Composite Sync 1080i 720p 480p 480i Video signal 0 7 Vp p 75 ohm Maximum Pixel Clock 140 ...

Page 50: ...e 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 for this product But the pixels of RED GR...

Page 51: ...ed for long periods The PowerSaver system operates with a VESA DPMS 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 off Power Indicator Green Green Blinking Black Power Consumption Less than 58W Less than 2W off mode Less than 2W 110Vac This monitor is EPA ENERGY ...

Page 52: ... 600 46 875 75 000 49 500 VESA 800 x 600 48 077 72 188 50 000 VESA 1024 x 768 48 363 60 004 65 000 VESA 1024 x 768 56 476 70 069 75 000 VESA 1024 x 768 60 023 75 029 78 750 VESA 1280 x 1024 63 981 60 020 108 000 VESA 1152 x 864 67 500 75 000 108 000 VESA 1280 x 1024 79 976 75 025 135 000 Table 2 NTSC Broadcasting Systems Color System Sound System Stereo System Channel System Countries NTSC M A2 US...

Page 53: ...Clienti 199 153 153 http www samsung italia com MEXICO SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS MEXICO S A DE C V Saturno NO 44 Col Nueva Industrial Vallejo Gustavo A Madero C P 07700 Mexico D F Mexico TEL 52 55 5747 5100 Fax 52 55 47 52 02 RFC SEM950215S98 http www samsung com mx NETHERLANDS BELGIUM LUXEMBOURG Samsung Electronics Benelux B V Fleminglaan 12 2289 CP Rijiswijk NEDERLANDS Service and informatielijn Belgi...

Page 54: ...p samsungusa com monitor IMPORTADO POR SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS MEXICO S A DE C V Saturno NO 44 Col Nueva Industrial Vallejo Gustavo A Madero C P 07700 Mexico D F Mexico TEL 52 55 5747 5100 EXPORTADO POR Samsung Electronics CO LTD 416 Mae tan 3dong Yeongtong gu Suwon City Kyoungki Do Korea UKRAINE SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS REPRESENTATIVE OFFICE IN UKRAINE 4 Glybochitska str Kiev Ukraine Tel 8 044 4906878 Fax...

Page 55: ...r of the Horizontal Cycle is called Horizontal Frequency Unit kHz Interlace and Non Interlace Methods Showing the horizontal lines of the screen from the top to the bottom in order is called the Non Interlace method while showing odd lines and then even lines in turn is called the Interlace method The Non Interlace method is used for the majority of monitors to ensure a clear image The Interlace m...

Page 56: ...ovies entertainment and educational programs Different from cable TV CATV can be viewed only within the area in which the CATV service is offered S Video Short for Super Video S Video allows up to 800 lines of horizontal resolution enabling high quality video VHF UHF VHF indicates TV channels 2 to 13 and UHF indicates channels 14 through 69 Channel Fine Tuning This feature allows the viewer to fin...

Page 57: ...r 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 Washington DC 20402 Stock Number 004 000 00345 4 The party responsible for product compliance SAMSUNG ELEC...

Page 58: ...ou with a product developed for professional use Your purchase has also contributed to reducing the burden on the environment and also to the further development of environmentally adapted electronics products This product meets the requirements for the TCO 99 scheme which provides for an international environmental and quality labelling labelling of personal computers The labelling scheme was dev...

Page 59: ...ne or chloride and the PCBs are suspected of giving rise to severe health effects including reproductive damage in fish eating birds and mammals due to the bio accumulative processes Flame retardants have been found in human blood and researchers fear that disturbances in foetus development may occur The relevant TCO 99 demand requires that plastic components weighing more than 25 grams must not c...

Page 60: ...l 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 retardants and polymers o heavy metals such as cadmium mercury and lead The req...

Page 61: ...environmentally acceptable way U S A Residents Only European Residents Only U S A SWEDEN NORWAY GERMANY COMPANY Solid Waste Transfer Recycling Inc ELKRETSEN Elektronikkretur AS vfw AG ADDRESS 442 Frelinghuysen Ave Newark NJ 07114 ELKRETSEN Box 1357 111 83 Stockholm Barnhusgatan 3 4 tr 6454 Etterstad 0602 Oslo Fyrstikkalln 3B Max Plank Strasse 42 50858 Collogne Germany TELEPHONE 973 565 0181 08 545...

Page 62: ...fer 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 included with the Samsung monitor into the CD ROM Driv...

Page 63: ...example the number of TFT LCD pixels that is contained in this product are 3 932 160 3 When you clean the monitor and the panel outside please apply the recommended small amount of cleaner by using soft and dry cloth and polish it Let LCD area not to be forced but to be scrubbed out softly If excessive force is applied you can have a stain on it 4 If you are not satisfied with the quality of pictu...

Page 64: ... 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 As an ENERGY STAR Partner Samsung Elect...

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