Samsung SyncMaster 172MP User manual

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BN68-00150L-00
SyncMaster 152MP/172MP

Safety Instructions
Unpacking Your Monitor
Setting up Your Monitor
Connecting to a Computer
Connecting AV Devices
Connecting TV(Connect a TV tuner box(option) )
Connecting to a Macintosh
Connecting Headphones
Adjusting Your Monitor
Monitor Buttons
Remote Control Buttons
Direct-Access Features
PC Screen
TV Screen
Video Screen
OSD Control
PowerSaver
Troubleshooting
Specifications
Display Modes
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Contents
English

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Safety Instructions
1. Do not use a damaged or loose plug.
2. Do not pull the plug out by the wire nor touch the plug with wet hands.
3. Use only a properly grounded plug and receptacle.
4. Do not excessively bend the plug and wire nor place heavy objects upon them, which could cause damage.
5. Disconnect the plug from the outlet during storms or lightening or if it is not used for a long period of time.
6. Do not connect too many extension cords or plugs to an outlet.
7. Do not cover the vents on the monitor cabinet.
8. Put your monitor in a location with low humidity and a minimum of dust.
9. Do not drop the monitor when moving it.
10. Place the monitor on a flat and stable surface.
11. Set down the monitor carefully.
12. Do not place the monitor face down.
13. Do not spray detergent directly on the monitor.
14. Use the recommended detergent with a smooth cloth.
15. If the connector between the plug and the pin is dusty or dirty, clean it properly with a dry cloth.
16. Do not set a glass of water, chemicals or any small metal objects on the monitor.
17. Do not remove cover(or back). No user serviceable parts inside.
18. If your monitor does not operate normally - in particular, if there are any unusual sounds or smells coming
from it - unplug it immediately and contact an authorized dealer or service.
19. Do not place any heavy objects on the monitor.
20. For each hour of looking at the monitor, you should let your eyes rest for 5 minutes.
21. Do not use or store inflammable substances near the monitor.
22. Do not try to move the monitor by pulling on the wire or the signal cable.
23. Do not move the monitor right or left by pulling only the wire or the signal cable.
24. Never insert anything metallic into the monitor openings.
25. Keep all power adaptors apart.
26. Keep power adaptor away from any other heat source.
27. Remove and discard vinyl bag from power adaptor before use.
28. Always keep power adaptor in well- ventilated area.
29. If you view a fixed screen for an extended period of time, residual image or blurriness may appear.

Monitor
Power Cord
Signal Cable(15 pin D-Sub)
Natural Color and
Driver Installation CD
Remote Control Batteries (AAA X 2) TV Tuner Box
Sold separately
User’s Manual
DC-Adapter Audio Cable
Unpacking Your Monitor
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Setting up Your Monitor
Connecting to a Computer
1. Connect the power cord to the DC adapter and connect the adapter jack to the
DC 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.
(You don't need to install any separate speakers for your computer.)
Contact a local Samsung Electronics service center to buy optional items.
DC
POWER Video Audio(ST)
PC

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Setting up Your Monitor
Connecting AV Devices
The monitor has AV connection terminals 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 S-Video
terminal of the monitor using the RCA or S-VHS cable.
S-VHS or RCA cable is optional.
2. Connect the Audio (L) and Audio (R) 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 Camcorders using the
Source button on the monitor's front.
4. Then, start the DVD, VCR or Camcorders with a DVD disc or tape inserted.
Audio(R) Audio(L) Video S-Video
AV

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Setting up Your Monitor
Connecting TV (Connect a TV tuner box(option) )
1. Connect the antenna or the cable box to the TV tuner box(option), using the
"ANTENNA" terminal on the tuner box.
2. Remove the TV Tuner Box cover from the rear of the monitor.
3. Insert the connected tuner box into the slot and firmly tighten the two screws using a
coin to lock the box in place.
(Loose screws may cause a blank screen or picture noise)
4. Replace the TV Tuner Box cover.
5. Turn on the monitor.
6. Select TV using Source button among the external signal adjustment buttons.
7. Select a desired 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.
With a TV tuner box(option), you can watch TV simply by hooking up the monitor to an antenna or to
your cable box. There is no need to buy a TV card which connects to a PC, or additional hardware or
software.

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Setting up Your Monitor
Connecting to a Macintosh
1. Connect the power cord to the DC adapter and then connect the adapter jack to the
DC 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 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.
Contact a local Samsung Electronics service center to buy optional items.
DC
POWER Video Audio(ST)
PC
New Model
Older Model
Adapter
(Not included)

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Setting up Your Monitor
Connecting Headphones
1. Connect your headphones to the Headphone-out port.
You may connect your headphones to the monitor.

Adjusting Your Monitor
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Monitor 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 + TV] [PC + Video] [PC + S-Video]
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: [TV] [Video] ] [S-Video]
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 ] [TV] [Video]
| Control Buttons |
5. Power button / Power indicator
Use this button to turn the monitor on and off.
Power Indicator shows PowerSaver mode by green blinking.
6. + CH / - CH button
Moves from one menu item to another vertically or adjusts selected menu values.
In TV mode, selects TV channels.
7. VOL - / VOL + button
Moves from one menu item to another horizontally or adjusts selected menu values.
Also adjusts the audio 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.
10. Auto button
Auto button adjusts the screen automatically.

Adjusting Your Monitor
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Remote Control Buttons
1. Power button
Use this button to turn the monitor on and off.
2-5 Source Button
See the Source Buttons above.
6 PIP Position button
Adjusts the location of Video image in PIP mode. Press VOL - / VOL + , + CH / - CH
buttons to adjust the location up and down or left and right.
7 PIP Size button
Adjusts the PIP image size in PIP mode. Use the VOL - / VOL + buttons to exit PIP mode, or
reduce or enlarge the PIP screen.
1. Power button
2. PC button
3. PIP(Picture-in-Picture) button
4. Video button
5. Audio 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. Previous channel button
16. Auto button
17. Channel search button
18. MTS/S-mode button
19. Caption button (US Only)

Adjusting Your Monitor
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8-11 Control Buttons
See the Control Buttons above.
12. Mute button
Pauses (mutes) the audio output temporarily.
The audio resumes if Mute or - VOL + button is pressed in the Mute mode.
13. Channel button
Selects TV channels in the TV mode. You may use this button in PIP mode as well.
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.
17. Channel search button
Automatically scans and registers TV channels available (viewable) in the current location.
18. MTS/S-mode button
When you press this button, current audio mode is displayed on the lower left corner of the screen.
(Only TV Screen)
PAL
Sound System
Color System
A2
NICAM
B/G
Germany,
Austria, Swiss,
Netherlands
CCIR
CCIR
Sweden, Spain,
Denmark,
Norway, Finland,
Belgium, Iceland,
Portugal,
Malaysia,
Singapore,
Thailand
India, Israel,
Kuwait, Jordan,
Yugoslavia
CCIR
Unknown
CCIR UK, HongkongNICAM
I
AUSTRALIA Australia
Stereo System Countries
Channel
System

Adjusting Your Monitor
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The monitor display becomes more stabilized if adjusted by Auto Adjustment
functions when the monitor is installed for the first time.
Try Auto Adjustment before attempting Manual Adjustment.
Ensure the clock frequency of the monitor matches that of the computer
video card before carrying out Auto Adjustment.
When the Auto button is pressed, the monitor screen turns black and the
Auto Adjustment screen appears as shown in the animated screen on the left.
Direct-Access Features
1. Auto Adjustment
This function allows you to secure the current settings so that they cannot be
inadvertently changed.
With the OSD screen off, push and hold the Menu button for at least 5 seconds
to lock or unlock the controls.
The following functions are available even while the OSD menu is locked.
1. Control buttons Source button, PIP button, Volume button, Channel button,
Menu button, Exit button, Auto button
2. PC Screen Brightness, Contrast
3. TV Screen Channel, Volume
With the OSD screen off, push and hold the Menu button for five or more
seconds to unlock the OSD settings.
2. OSD Lock/Unlock
When OSD is not on the screen, push the or button to adjust volume.
1. Push the button to decrease the volume.
2. Push the button to increase the volume.
3. Volume
When OSD is not on the screen, push the or 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.
4. Channel
This function is activated by pressing the Menu button on the front panel of the monitor.
(It is not available by pressing the Menu button on the remote controller.)
This function is available in TV or PC + TV (PIP) mode only. You need to connect a TV tuner
box (option) to make PC+TV mode appear in TV mode or PIP mode.

PC
OSD
TV
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Adjusting Your Monitor
Contrast
Adjust Contrast.
On Screen Display
PC Screen
Brightness
Adjust Brightness.
Color Control
The tone of color can be changed from redish white to bluish white.
The individual color components are also user customizable.
1) Mode 1 : Plain white.
2) Mode 2 : Reddish white.
3) Mode 3 : Bluish white.
4) User Mode : User customizable.
5) Reset : Color parameters are replaced with the factory default values.
Image
This menu includes Image Lock and Image Effect as its sub-menu.
1) Image Lock:
Image Lock is used to fine tune and get the best image by removing noises that creates
unstable images with jitters and shimmers. If satisfactory results are not obtained using the
Fine adjustment, use the Coarse adjustment and then use Fine again.
• Coarse : Removes noise such as vertical stripes.
Coarse adjustment may move the screen image area.
You may relocate it to the center using the Horizontal Control menu.
• Fine : Removes noise such as horizontal stripes. If the noise persists even after
Fine tuning, repeat it after adjusting the frequency (clock speed).
• Information : Display current display mode.
• Reset : Image lock and position parameters are replaced with the factory default values.
2) Image Effect:
Image being displayed can be made softer or sharper.
• Sharpen more
• Sharpen
• Medium
• Soften
• Soften more
Position
This adjusts the screen location horizontally and vertically.

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Adjusting Your Monitor
Picture
Controls Contrast, Brightness, Sharpness, Color and Tint of the TV image.
1) Mode
• Custom : Choose Custom to recall your personalized settings.
- Contrast : Adjust the contrast of TV without affecting PC RGB's contrast.
- Brightness : Adjust the brightness of TV without affecting PC RGB's brightness.
- Sharpness : Adjust the sharpness of TV image.
- Color : Change the richness of color.
- Tint : Change the tone of color.
• Dynamic : Choose Dynamic for viewing the TV during the day or when there is bright- light
in the room.
• Standard : Choose Standard for the standard factory settings.
• Movie : Choose Movie when viewing the movie.
2) Color tone
• Normal • Warm 1 • Warm 2 • Cool 1 • Cool 2
TV Screen
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OSD
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PIP
When external A/V devices such as VCR or DVD are connected to the monitor, PIP allows you to
watch video from such devices in a small window super-imposed on pc video signal.
1) Size : Adjusts the PIP Screen Size
2) Position : Change PIP window position.
Sound
The monitor has a built-in high fidelity stereo audio amplifier.
1) Mode
• Custom : Choose Custom to recall your personalized settings.
- Bass : Emphasize low frequency audio.
- Treble : Emphasize high frequency audio.
• Standard : Choose Standard for the standard factory settings.
• Music : Choose Music when watching music videos or concerts.
• Movie : Choose Movie when watching movies.
• Speech : Choose Speech when watching a show that is mostly dialogue (i.e., news).
You can use this function only if your monitor is connected to a TV tuner box (option).
If the video adjustment icon is shown on the screen, your TV tuner box has not been properly connected to the monitor.

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Adjusting Your Monitor
Sound
The monitor has a built-in high fidelity stereo audio amplifier.
1) Mode
• Custom : Choose Custom to recall your personalized settings.
- Bass : Emphasize low frequency audio.
- Treble : Emphasize high frequency audio.
• Standard : Choose Standard for the standard factory settings.
• Music : Choose Music when watching music videos or concerts.
• Movie : Choose Movie when watching movies.
• Speech : Choose Speech when watching a show that is mostly dialogue (i.e., news).
Channel
1) Auto Store : You can scan the frequency ranges available on your television in your area
and store all the channels found automatically. The following Countries are
available.
: Beligie, Espania, Italia, Nederland, Schweiz, Sverige, UK, France, Deutschland,
East Europe.
2) Manual Store : You can scan the frequency ranges available on your television in your area
and store all the channels found manually.
• Color system : Adjust repeatedly until the color is of the best quality.
(Auto PAL SECAM NT4.43)
• Sound system: Adjust repeatedly until the sound is of the best quality.
(BG DK I L)
• Search : The tuner scans the frequency range until the first channel or the channel
that you selected is received on your screen.
• Channel : Choosing the air channel through the adjustment of up/down under the
current frequency.
• Prog.No : Inputting the appropriate program number on the screen.
• Store : It's used to restore the number user inputs.
3) Add/Delete : Adds or Delete channels from the memory.
4) Fine Tune : Due to week signal or an incorrect antenna configuration, some of the channels
may not be turnd correctly.
5) Sort : It's used to exchange the numbers of two channels.
Size
1) Normal
Sets the picture to 4:3 normal mode(This is the standard TV screen size.)
2) Wide
Sets the picture to 16:9 wide mode.
3) Zoom
Magnifies the size of the picture on screen.
This feature does not work in PIP mode.
Sleep Timer
Automatically shuts off the screen at a pre-programmed time (30 min., 60 min., 120 min.)
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Adjusting Your Monitor
Sound
The monitor has a built-in high fidelity stereo audio amplifier.
1) Mode
• Custom : Choose Custom to recall your personalized settings.
- Bass : Emphasize low frequency audio.
- Treble : Emphasize high frequency audio.
• Standard : Choose Standard for the standard factory settings.
• Music : Choose Music when watching music videos or concerts.
• Movie : Choose Movie when watching movies.
• Speech : Choose Speech when watching a show that is mostly dialogue (i.e., news).
Sleep Timer
Automatically shuts off the screen at a pre-programmed time (30 min., 60 min., 120 min.)
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Size
1) Normal
Sets the picture to 4:3 normal mode(This is the standard TV screen size.)
2) Wide
Sets the picture to 16:9 wide mode.
3) Zoom
Magnifies the size of the picture on screen.
This feature does not work in PIP mode.
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OSD
Video
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Picture
Controls Contrast, Brightness, Sharpness, Color and Tint of the Video image.
1) Mode
• Custom : Choose Custom to recall your personalized settings.
- Contrast : Adjust the contrast of Video without affecting PC RGB's contrast.
- Brightness : Adjust the brightness of Video without affecting PC RGB's brightness.
- Sharpness : Adjust the sharpness of Video image.
- Color : Change the richness of color.
- Tint : Change the tone of color.
• Dynamic : Choose Dynamic for viewing the Video during the day or when there is
bright- light in the room.
• Standard : Choose Standard for the standard factory settings.
• Movie : Choose Movie when viewing the movie.
2) Color tone
• Normal • Warm 1 • Warm 2 • Cool 1 • Cool 2
Video Screen
You can use this function only if your monitor is not connected to a TV tuner box.

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PC OSD
TV
Language
You can choose one of 8 languages. (English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Swedish,
Portuguese, Nederlands)
OSD Control
Press the Exit button to make the menu disappear. The adjustments made are saved automatically
as the menu screen disappears. The OSD (On-Screen Display) feature may not function properly
depending on input signals.
Position
Move the OSD Window to the vertical and horizontal direction.
HalfTone
Change the opaqueness of the background of the OSD.
Beep
Press Beep to turn the beeping sound on/off when you press buttons.
Duration
The number of seconds that the OSD will remain visible before disappearing.

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PowerSaver
This monitor has a built-in power management system called PowerSaver. This system saves energy by
switching your monitor into a low-power mode when it has not been used for a certain amount of time. The
monitor automatically returns to normal operation when you move the computer's mouse or press a key on
the keyboard. For energy conservation, turn your monitor OFF when it is not needed, or when leaving it
unattended 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.
SyncMaster 152MP
This monitor is EPA ENERGY STAR
®
compliant and ENERGY2000 compliant
when used with a computer equipped with VESA DPMS functionality.
As an ENERGY STAR
®
Partner, SAMSUNG has determined that this product
meets the ENERGY STAR
®
guidelines for energy efficiency.
State Normal Operation Power saving mode
EPA/ENERGY 2000
Power off(120Vac)
Power Indicator
Power Consumption Less than 48.0W 2W
Green
Less than 2W
Green, Blinking Black
SyncMaster 172MP
State Normal Operation Power saving mode
EPA/ENERGY 2000
Power Switch off
Power Indicator
Power Consumption Less than 58.0W 2W
Green
Less than 2W
Green, Blinking Black

Troubleshooting
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Self-Test Feature Check
Your monitor provides a self test feature that allows you to check whether your monitor is functioning
properly.
1. Turn off both your computer and the monitor.
2. Unplug the video cable from the back of the computer.
3. Turn on the monitor.
The figure shown below ("Check Signal Cable") appears on a black background when the monitor is
in its normal working condition though it does not sense any video signal: While in the Self-Test mode,
the LED power indicator remains green and the figure moves around on the screen.
Video mode not supported
This indicates the display resolution or refresh rate is not properly set on your computer video card.
Reboot the computer in Safe Mode and select "Default" in the "Refresh Rate Unknown" box while
setting Adapter for Display Properties.
Contact the computer dealer or manufacturer for information on Safe Mode Booting.
Refer to Preset Timing Modes (refer to P.28) for the resolutions or frequencies that are supported
by the monitor.
Sometimes the screen turns black without the “Video mode not supported” message appearing on the
screen. This indicates the monitor is set for a frequency out of range or the PowerSaver mode is on.
Failure of any of the boxes to appear indicates a problem with your 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.