Samsung S19C300B User manual

BN46-00311A-02
User manual
S19C300B
S19C300F
S19C300N
S20C300BL
S20C300FL
S20C300NL
S22C300B
S22C300F
S22C300H
S22C300N
S24C300HL
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.

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BEFORE USING THE
PRODUCT
10 Copyright
10 Icons used in this manual
11 Cleaning
11 Cleaning
12 Securing the Installation Space
12 Precautions for storage
13 Safety Precautions
13 Symbols for safety precautions
14 Electricity and Safety
15 Installation and Safety
17 Operation
21 Correct posture to use the product
PREPARATIONS 22 Checking the Contents
22 Removing the Packaging
23 Checking the Components
24 Parts
24 Frontal Button
30 Reverse Side
33 Installation
33 Attaching the Stand
34 Removing the Stand
35 Installing a Wall-mount Kit or Desktop Stand
(S19C300F / S20C300FL / S22C300F)
36 Adjusting the Product Tilt
37 Anti-theft Lock
CONNECTING AND USING
A SOURCE DEVICE
38 Before Connecting
38 Pre-connection Checkpoints
38 Connecting the Power

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39 Connecting and Using a PC
39 Connection Using the D-SUB Cable (Analogue
Type)
41 Connection Using the DVI Cable
(S19C300B / S19C300F/ S20C300BL /
S20C300FL / S22C300B / S22C300F)
41 Connection Using an DVI-HDMI Cable
(S19C300B / S19C300F/ S20C300BL /
S20C300FL / S22C300B / S22C300F)
42 Connection Using the HDMI Cable (S22C300H /
S24C300HL)
42 Connection Using an HDMI-DVI Cable
(S22C300H / S24C300HL)
43 Driver Installation
44 Setting Optimum Resolution
45 Changing the Resolution Using a PC
SCREEN SETUP
(S19C300B / S19C300F/
S20C300BL / S20C300FL /
S22C300B / S22C300F)
49 Brightness
49 Configuring Brightness
50 Contrast
50 Configuring Contrast
51 Sharpness
51 Configuring Sharpness
52 SAMSUNG MAGIC Bright
52 Configuring SAMSUNG MAGIC Bright
53 SAMSUNG MAGIC Angle
53 Configuring SAMSUNG MAGIC Angle
54 SAMSUNG MAGIC Upscale
54 Configuring SAMSUNG MAGIC Upscale
55 Image Size
55 Changing the Image Size
57 H-Position & V-Position
57 Configuring H-Position & V-Position

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58 Coarse
58 Adjusting Coarse
59 Fine
59 Adjusting Fine
SCREEN SETUP
(S19C300N / S20C300NL /
S22C300N)
60 Brightness
60 Configuring Brightness
61 Contrast
61 Configuring Contrast
62 Sharpness
62 Configuring Sharpness
63 SAMSUNG MAGIC Bright
63 Configuring SAMSUNG MAGIC Bright
64 SAMSUNG MAGIC Angle
64 Configuring SAMSUNG MAGIC Angle
65 SAMSUNG MAGIC Upscale
65 Configuring SAMSUNG MAGIC Upscale
66 Image Size
66 Changing the Image Size
67 H-Position & V-Position
67 Configuring H-Position & V-Position
68 Coarse
68 Adjusting Coarse
69 Fine
69 Adjusting Fine
SCREEN SETUP
(S22C300H / S24C300HL)
70 Brightness
70 Configuring Brightness
71 Contrast
71 Configuring Contrast

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72 Sharpness
72 Configuring Sharpness
73 SAMSUNG MAGIC Bright
73 Configuring SAMSUNG MAGIC Bright
75 SAMSUNG MAGIC Angle
75 Configuring SAMSUNG MAGIC Angle
76 SAMSUNG MAGIC Upscale
76 Configuring SAMSUNG MAGIC Upscale
77 Image Size
77 Changing the Image Size
79 HDMI Black Level
79 Configuring the HDMI Black Level Settings
80 H-Position & V-Position
80 Configuring H-Position & V-Position
81 Coarse
81 Adjusting Coarse
82 Fine
82 Adjusting Fine
CONFIGURING TINT 83 Red
83 Configuring Red
84 Green
84 Configuring Green
85 Blue
85 Configuring Blue
86 Color Tone
86 Configuring the Color Tone Settings
87 Gamma
87 Configuring Gamma

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COORDINATING OSD 88 Language
88 Configuring Language
89 Menu H-Position & Menu V-Position
89 Configuring Menu H-Position & Menu V-
Position
90 Display Time
90 Configuring Display Time
91 Transparency
91 Changing Transparency
SETUP AND RESET
(S19C300B / S19C300F/
S20C300BL / S20C300FL /
S22C300B / S22C300F)
92 Reset
92 Initializing Settings (Reset)
93 Eco Saving
93 Configuring Eco Saving
94 Off Timer
94 Configuring Off Timer
95 Turn Off After
95 Configuring Turn Off After
96 PC/AV Mode
96 Configuring PC/AV Mode
97 Key Repeat Time
97 Configuring Key Repeat Time
98 Source Detection
98 Configuring Source Detection
99 Customized Key
99 Configuring Customized Key
SETUP AND RESET
(S19C300N / S20C300NL /
S22C300N)
100 Reset
100 Initializing Settings (Reset)
101 Eco Saving
101 Configuring Eco Saving

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102 Off Timer
102 Configuring Off Timer
103 Turn Off After
103 Configuring Turn Off After
104 Key Repeat Time
104 Configuring Key Repeat Time
105 Customized Key
105 Configuring Customized Key
SETUP AND RESET
(S22C300H / S24C300HL)
106 Reset
106 Initializing Settings (Reset)
107 Eco Saving
107 Configuring Eco Saving
108 Off Timer
108 Configuring Off Timer
109 Turn Off After
109 Configuring Turn Off After
110 PC/AV Mode
110 Configuring PC/AV Mode
111 Key Repeat Time
111 Configuring Key Repeat Time
112 Source Detection
112 Configuring Source Detection
113 Customized Key
113 Configuring Customized Key
INFORMATION MENU AND
OTHERS
114 INFORMATION
114 Displaying INFORMATION
115 Configuring Brightness and Contrast in
the Initial Screen

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INSTALLING THE
SOFTWARE
116 MagicTune
116 What is "MagicTune"?
116 Installing the Software
117 Removing the Software
118 MultiScreen
118 Installing the Software
119 Removing the Software
TROUBLESHOOTING
GUIDE
120 Requirements Before Contacting
Samsung Customer Service Center
120 Testing the Product
120 Checking the Resolution and Frequency
120 Check the following.
123 Q & A
SPECIFICATIONS 125 General (S19C300B / S19C300N)
127 General (S19C300F)
129 General (S20C300BL / S20C300NL)
131 General (S20C300FL)
133 General (S22C300B / S22C300N)
135 General (S22C300F)
137 General (S22C300H / S24C300HL)
139 PowerSaver
141 Standard Signal Mode Table
APPENDIX 144 Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE
150 Responsibility for the Pay Service (Cost
to Customers)
150 Not a product defect
150 A Product damage caused by customer's fault
150 Others

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152 Correct Disposal
152 Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste
Electrical & Electronic Equipment)
153 Terminology
INDEX

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Before Using the Product
Before Using the Product
Copyright
The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice to improve quality.
2013 Samsung Electronics
Samsung Electronics owns the copyright for this manual.
Use or reproduction of this manual in parts or entirety without the authorization of Samsung Electronics is
prohibited.
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
VESA, DPM and DDC are registered trademarks of the Video Electronics Standards Association.
Icons used in this manual
An administration fee may be charged if either
(a) an engineer is called out at your request and there is no defect in the product.
(i.e. where you have failed to read this user manual)
(b) you bring the unit to a repair centre and there is no defect in the product.
(i.e. where you have failed to read this user manual)
The amount of such administration charge will be advised to you before any work or home visit
is carried out.
The following images are for reference only. Real-life situations may
differ from what is shown in the images.
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Before Using the Product
Cleaning
Cleaning
Exercise care when cleaning as the panel and exterior of advanced LCDs are easily scratched.
Take the following steps when cleaning.
1. Power off the monitor and computer.
2. Disconnect the power cord from the monitor.
Hold the power cable by the plug and do not touch the cable with wet
hands. Otherwise, an electric shock may result.
3. Wipe the monitor with a clean, soft and dry cloth.
Do not apply a cleaning agent that contains alcohol,
solvent, or surfactant to the monitor.
Do not spray water or detergent directly on the product.
4. Wet a soft and dry cloth in water and wring thoroughly to clean the
exterior of the monitor.
5. Connect the power cord to the product after cleaning the product.
6. Power on the monitor and computer.
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Before Using the Product
Securing the Installation Space
Ensure some space around the product for ventilation. An internal temperature rise may cause fire and
damage the product. Be sure to allow the amount of space as shown below or greater when installing
the product.
The exterior may differ depending on the product.
Precautions for storage
Be sure to contact Samsung Customer Service Center (page 144) if the inside of the monitor needs
cleaning. (Service fee will be charged.)
3.93
inches
(10 cm)
3.93
inches
(10 cm)
3.93 inches(10 cm)
3.93 inches(10 cm)
3.93 inches
(10 cm)

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Safety Precautions
Symbols for safety precautions
Caution
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
Caution: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR
BACK). THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER ALL SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
This symbol indicates that high voltage is present inside. It is dangerous to
make any kind of contact with any internal part of this product.
This symbol alerts you that important literature concerning operation and
maintenance has been included with this product.
Warning A serious or fatal injury may result if instructions are not followed.
Caution
Personal injury or damage to properties may result if instructions are
not followed.
Activities marked by this symbol are prohibited.
Instructions marked by this symbol must be followed.

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Electricity and Safety
The following images are for reference only. Real-life situations may differ from what is shown in the
images.
Warning
Do not use a damaged power cord or plug, or a loose power socket.
An electric shock or fire may result.
Do not plug many products into the same power socket.
Otherwise, the socket may overheat and cause a fire.
Do not touch the power plug with wet hands.
Otherwise, an electric shock may result.
Insert the power plug all the way in so it is not loose.
An unstable connection may cause a fire.
Connect the power plug to a grounded power socket (type 1 insulated devices
only).
An electric shock or injury may result.
Do not bend or pull the power cord with force. Do not weigh the power cord
down with a heavy object.
A damaged power cord may cause an electric shock or fire.
Do not place the power cord or product near heat sources.
An electric shock or fire may result.
Remove foreign substances such as dust around the plug pins and power socket
with a dry cloth.
Otherwise, a fire may result.
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Caution
Installation and Safety
Warning
Do not unplug the power cord when the product is in use.
The product may become damaged by an electric shock.
Do not use the power cord for products other than authorized products supplied
by Samsung.
An electric shock or fire may result.
Keep the power socket where the power cord is connected unobstructed.
If any problem occurs in the product, unplug the power cable to completely
cut the power to the product.
Power to the product cannot be completely cut off with the power button.
Hold the plug when disconnecting the power cord from the power socket.
An electric shock or fire may result.
DO NOT PLACE CANDLES, INSECT REPELLANTS OR CIGARETTES ON TOP
OF THE PRODUCT. DO NOT INSTALL THE PRODUCT NEAR HEAT SOURCES.
Otherwise, a fire may result.
Avoid installing the product in a narrow space with bad ventilation, such as a
bookshelf or wall closet.
Otherwise, a fire may result due to an increased internal temperature.
Keep the plastic packaging bag for the product in a place that cannot be reached
by children.
Children may suffocate.
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Before Using the Product
Caution
Do not install the product on an unstable or vibrating surface (insecure shelf,
sloped surface, etc.).
The product may fall and break or cause a personal injury.
Using the product in an area with excess vibration may damage the product
or cause a fire.
Do not install the product in a vehicle or a place exposed to dust, moisture (water
drips, etc.), oil, or smoke.
An electric shock or fire may result.
Do not expose the product to direct sunlight, heat, or a hot object such as a
stove.
Otherwise, the product lifespan may be reduced, or a fire may result.
Do not install the product within the reach of young children.
The product may fall and injure children.
Edible oil, such as soybean oil, can damage or deform the product. Do not install
the product in a kitchen or near a kitchen counter.
Take care not to drop the product when moving it.
Otherwise, product failure or personal injury may result.
Do not set down the product on its front.
The screen may become damaged.
When installing the product on a cabinet or shelf, make sure that the bottom
edge of the front of the product is not protruding.
The product may fall and break or cause a personal injury.
Install the product only on cabinets or shelves of the right size.
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Operation
Warning
Put down the product carefully.
The product may fall and break or cause a personal injury.
Installing the product in an unusual place (a place exposed to a lot of fine
particles, chemical substances or extreme temperatures, or an airport or train
station where the product should operate continuously for an extended period of
time) may seriously affect its performance.
Be sure to consult Samsung Customer Service Center (page 144) before
installation if you want to install the product at such a place.
High voltage runs through the product. Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or
modify the product on your own.
An electric shock or fire may result.
Contact Samsung Customer Service Center (page 144) for repair.
Before moving the product, turn off the power switch and disconnect the power
cable and all other connected cables.
Otherwise, the power cord may be damaged and a fire or electric shock may
result.
If the product generates a strange noise, a burning smell, or smoke, remove the
power cord immediately and contact Samsung Customer Service Center (page
144).
An electric shock or fire may result.
Do not let children hang from the product or climb on top of it.
The product may fall, and your child may become injured or seriously
harmed.
If the product falls or the exterior is damaged, power off the product, remove the
power cord, and contact Samsung Customer Service Center (page 144).
Otherwise, an electric shock or fire may result.
Do not put a heavy object, toy, or sweets on top of the product.
The product or heavy objects may fall as children try to reach for the toy or
sweets resulting in a serious injury.
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Before Using the Product
During a lightning or thunderstorm, power off the product and remove the power
cable.
An electric shock or fire may result.
Do not drop objects on the product or apply impact.
An electric shock or fire may result.
Do not move the product by pulling the power cord or any cable.
Otherwise, the power cable may be damaged and product failure, an electric
shock or fire may result.
If a gas leakage is found, do not touch the product or power plug. Also, ventilate
the area immediately.
Sparks can cause an explosion or fire.
Do not lift or move the product by the power cord or any cable.
Otherwise, the power cable may be damaged and product failure, an electric
shock or fire may result.
Do not use or keep combustible spray or an inflammable substance near the
product.
An explosion or fire may result.
Ensure the vents are not blocked by tablecloths or curtains.
Otherwise, a fire may result from an increased internal temperature.
Do not insert a metallic object (a chopstick, coin, hair pin, etc.) or inflammable
object (paper, match, etc.) into the vent or ports of the product.
If water or any foreign substance enters the product, be sure to power off the
product, remove the power cord, and contact Samsung Customer Service
Center (page 144).
Product failure, an electric shock or fire may result.
Do not place objects containing liquid (vases, pots, bottles, etc) or metallic
objects on top of the product.
If water or any foreign substance enters the product, be sure to power off the
product, remove the power cord, and contact Samsung Customer Service
Center (page 144).
Product failure, an electric shock or fire may result.
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Caution
Leaving the screen fixed on a stationary image for an extended period of time
may cause afterimage burn-in or defective pixels.
If you are not going to use the product for an extended period of time,
activate power-saving mode or a moving-picture screen saver.
Disconnect the power cord from the power socket if you do not plan on using the
product for an extended period of time (vacation, etc).
Otherwise, a fire may result from accumulated dust, overheating, an electric
shock, or electric leakage.
Use the product at the recommended resolution and frequency.
Your eyesight may deteriorate.
Do not put DC power adapters together.
Otherwise, a fire may result.
Remove the plastic bag from the DC power adapter before you use it.
Otherwise, a fire may result.
Do not let water enter the DC power device or get the device wet.
An electric shock or fire may result.
Avoid using the product outdoors where it can be exposed to rain or snow.
Be careful not to get the DC power adapter wet when you wash the floor.
Do not put the DC power adapter near to any heating apparatus.
Otherwise, a fire may result.
Keep the DC power adapter in a well-ventilated area.
Looking at the screen too close for an extended period of time can deteriorate
your eyesight.
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Do not hold the monitor upside-down or move it by holding the stand.
The product may fall and break or cause a personal injury.
Do not use humidifiers or stoves around the product.
An electric shock or fire may result.
Rest your eyes for more than 5 minutes for every 1 hour of product use.
Eye fatigue will be relieved.
Do not touch the screen when the product has been turned on for an extended
period of time as it will become hot.
Store the small accessories used with the product out of reach of children.
Exercise caution when adjusting the product angle or stand height.
Otherwise, children's fingers or hands may become stuck and injured.
Tilting the product excessively may cause it to fall and result in personal
injury.
Do not place heavy objects on the product.
Product failure or personal injure may result.
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