Samsung S27C500H User manual

BN46-00339A-00
User Manual
S27C500H
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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Table Of Contents
BEFORE USING THE
PRODUCT
7 Copyright
7 Icons used in this manual
8 Cleaning
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 Checking the Contents
19 Removing the Packaging
20 Checking the Components
21 Parts
23 Reverse Side
24 Installation
24 Attaching the Stand
25 Removing the Stand
26 Adjusting the Product Tilt
27 Anti-theft Lock
CONNECTING AND USING
A SOURCE DEVICE
28 Before Connecting
28 Pre-connection Checkpoints
28 Connecting the Power

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29 Connecting and Using a PC
29 Connection Using the D-SUB Cable (Analogue
Type)
30 Connection Using the HDMI Cable
30 Connection Using an HDMI-DVI Cable
31 Driver Installation
32 Setting Optimum Resolution
33 Changing the Resolution Using a PC
SCREEN SETUP 37 Brightness
37 Configuring Brightness
38 Contrast
38 Configuring Contrast
39 Sharpness
39 Configuring Sharpness
40 SAMSUNG MAGIC Bright
40 Configuring SAMSUNG MAGIC Bright
42 SAMSUNG MAGIC Upscale
42 Configuring SAMSUNG MAGIC Upscale
43 Image Size
43 Changing the Image Size
45 HDMI Black Level
45 Configuring the HDMI Black Level Settings
46 Response Time
46 Configuring Response Time
47 H-Position & V-Position
47 Configuring H-Position & V-Position
48 Coarse
48 Adjusting Coarse
49 Fine
49 Adjusting Fine

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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 & Menu V-
Position
57 Display Time
57 Configuring Display Time
58 Transparency
58 Changing Transparency
SETUP AND RESET 59 Reset
59 Initializing Settings (Reset)
60 Eco Saving
60 Configuring Eco Saving
61 Off Timer
61 Configuring Off Timer
62 Turn Off After
62 Configuring Turn Off After
63 PC/AV Mode
63 Configuring PC/AV Mode

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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 Brightness and Contrast in
the Initial Screen
INSTALLING THE
SOFTWARE
69 MagicTune
69 What is "MagicTune"?
69 Installing the Software
70 Removing the Software
71 MultiScreen
71 Installing the Software
72 Removing the Software
TROUBLESHOOTING
GUIDE
73 Requirements Before Contacting
Samsung Customer Service Center
73 Testing the Product
73 Checking the Resolution and Frequency
73 Check the following.
76 Q & A
SPECIFICATIONS 78 General
80 PowerSaver
81 Standard Signal Mode Table
APPENDIX 83 Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE

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89 Responsibility for the Pay Service (Cost
to Customers)
89 Not a product defect
89 A Product damage caused by customer's fault
89 Others
91 Correct Disposal
91 Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste
Electrical & Electronic Equipment)
92 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
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
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 83) 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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Before Using the Product
Before Using the Product
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.