Samsung SyncMaster 173MP User manual

SyncMaster 173MP

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

Notational
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

Power
When not used for extended periods of time, set your PC to DPMS. If using a
screen saver, set it to the active screen mode.
Do not use a damaged or loose plug.
zThis may cause an electric shock or fire.
Do not pull the plug out by the wire nor touch the plug with wet hands.
zThis may cause an electric shock or fire.
Use only a properly grounded plug and receptacle.
zAn 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.
zThis may cause an electric shock or fire.
Do not connect too many extension cords or plugs to an outlet.
zThis may cause a fire.

Installation
Put your monitor in a location with low humidity and a minimum of dust.
zAn electric shock or fire could result inside the monitor.
Do not drop the monitor when moving it.
zThis may cause damage to the product or human body.
Place the monitor on a flat and stable surface.
zThe monitor can cause injury by falling.
Set down the monitor carefully.
zIt could be damaged or broken.
Do not place the monitor face down.
zThe TFT-LCD surface may be damaged.
Installing a wall bracket must be done by a qualified professional.
zInstallation by unqualified personnel may result in injury.
zAlways use the mounting device specified in the owner's manual.
Leave a space for ventilation between the product and the wall.
zPoor ventilation may cause the interior temperature to rise and lead to a
fire.
To prevent rainwater from running along the outdoor antenna cable and
entering the house, be sure the outdoor portion of the cable hangs down
below the point of entry.
zIf rainwater enters the product, it may cause an electric shock or fire.

If you are using an outdoor antenna, be sure to put sufficient 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.
zA knocked-over antenna may cause injury or an electric shock.
Installation

Cleaning
When cleaning the monitor case or the surface of the TFT-LCD, wipe with a slightly
moistened, soft fabric.
Do not spray water or detergent directly on the monitor.
zThis may cause damage, electric shock or a fire.
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.
zA dirty connector can cause an electric shock or fire.
When you remove batteries from the remote, be careful that they are not
swallowed by children. Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
zIf swallowed, see a doctor immediately.
When replacing batteries, place the batteries in the correct +/- polarity
position as indicated on battery holder.
zIncorrect 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.
zmay cause a battery to break or leak and could lead to a fire, injury, or
contamination (damage).
Contact a Service Center or Customer Center for interior cleaning once a
year.
zKeep the product's interior clean. Dust which has accumulated in the
interior over an extended period of time may cause malfunction or a fire.

Other
Do not remove cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside.
zThis may cause an electric shock or a fire.
zRefer servicing to qualified service personnel.
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.
zThis may cause an electric shock or fire.
Be careful not to let water drip into the monitor or expose the monitor to
moisture.
zThis may cause malfunction, an electric shock or a fire.
zEspecially avoid operating the monitor near water or outdoors where it
could be exposed to snow or rain.
If the monitor is dropped or the casing is damaged, turn the monitor off
and unplug the power cord.
zThe monitor may malfunction, causing an electric shock or a fire.
zThen 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.
zThe monitor may malfunction, causing an electric shock or a fire.
Do not try to move the monitor by pulling on the wire or the signal cable.
zThis may cause a breakdown, electric shock or a fire due to damage to
the cable.
Do not move the monitor right or left by pulling only the wire or the signal
cable.
zThis may cause a breakdown, electric shock or a fire due to damage to
the cable.
Do not cover the vents on the monitor cabinet.
zBad ventilation may cause a breakdown or fire.

Other
zThis may cause malfunction, an electric shock or a fire.
Do not place water containers, chemical products or small metal objects
on the monitor.
zThis may cause malfunction, an electric shock or a fire.
zIf a foreign substance enters the monitor, unplug the power cord and
contact the Service Center.
Do not use or store inflammable substances near the monitor.
zThis may cause an explosion or fire.
Never insert anything metallic into the monitor openings.
zThis may cause an electric shock, fire or injury.
Do not insert metal objects such as utensils, wire or drill bits, or things
that catch fire easily, such as pieces of paper or matches, into the vents
or the headphone or A/V ports on the monitor.
zThis may cause malfunction, an electric shock or a fire.
zAlways 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.
zChange the mode to energy save or set a screensaver to moving picture
when you need to be away from the monitor for an extended period of
time.
Be careful when adjusting the stand angle.
zApplying too much force may cause the monitor topple over or fall,
resulting in injury.
zYour hand or finger(s) may get caught between the monitor and the
stand, causing injury.
Adjust the resolution and frequency to the levels appropriate for the
model.
zInappropriate resolution may cause undesirable picture quality.
17 inch wide - 1280 X 768
Do not place any heavy objects on the monitor.

Other
Keep all power adaptors apart.
zPossible fire hazard.
Keep power adaptor away from any other heat source.
zPossible fire hazard.
Remove and discard vinyl bag from power adaptor before use.
zPossible fire hazard.
Always keep power adaptor in well-ventilated area.
Keep the volume at a proper level when you use the headphones.
zExcessively loud volume levels may damage hearing.
Keep a proper distance between your eyes and the monitor screen.
zSitting 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 before moving the
monitor.
zFailure to disconnect a cable may damage it and lead to a fire or an
electric shock.

Unpacking
Please make sure the following items are included with your monitor.
If any items are missing, contact your 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.

Front
For detailed information concerning the monitor functions, refer to User Controls under Adjusting Your
Monitor. The monitor's front 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.

Rear
For detailed information concerning cable connections, refer to Connecting Cables under Setup.
The monitor's rear configuration may vary slightly depending on the monitor model.
Remove the cover to connect the cables. (Pull the joining part to remove the cover.)
A. Power Connection Terminal (14V DC)
This product may be used with 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. AV Connection Terminal
1. Audio (L,R) / Video connection terminal
2. S-Video connection terminal
3. Headphone connection terminal

Remote Control
For detailed information of the Remote Control Unit functions, refer to Adjusting Your Monitor > User
Controls > User Control Buttons > Remote Control buttons.
The remote control's configuration may vary slightly depending on the monitor model.
The Remote control may function within 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 pressing part marked .
2. Insert the batteries matching their polarities (+, -).
3. Slide in the cover.

Connecting Your Monitor
Turn on your computer and monitor. If your monitor displays an image, installation is complete.
The configuration at the back of the monitor may vary from product to product.
1. 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 PC Video Connection Terminal on your computer.
There are 2 ways to connect the signal cable to your monitor.
Choose one of the followings :
2-1. Using the D-sub (Analog) connector on the video card.
Connect the signal cable to the 15 pin D-sub Port on the back of your monitor.
2-2. Using 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 monitor speakers.
(You don't need to install any separate speakers for your computer.)
You may get a blank screen depending on the type of video card you are using, if you connect
simultaneously both the D-sub and DVI cables to one computer.
If you connect properly your monitor using the DVI connector but get a blank or fuzzy screen, check to
see if the monitor status is set to analogue. Press Source button to have the monitor double-check the
input signal source.

Connecting Your Monitor
This monitor allows the user to connect it to such input devices as a DVD player, a VCR or camcorder,
or a DTV or TV without disconnecting the PC. For detailed information on connecting AV input devices,
refer to User Controls under Adjusting Your Monitor.
The configuration at the back of the monitor may vary from product to product.
1. 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 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 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.

1. Connect the CATV or antenna coaxial cable to the Antenna terminal on the rear of the monitor.
You need to use a coaxial antenna cable.
2. Turn on the monitor.
3. Select TV using Source button among the external signal adjustment buttons.
4. Select a desired TV channel.
As this product is designed for NTSC signals only, you cannot view TV programs in countries
where PAL or SECAM signals are used.
3. Connecting DVD/DTV Set Top Box
Connect to the DVD/DTVSet Top Box input if the device 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 DTV using the Video button from the user control buttons.
Connecting Your Monitor
2. Connecting TV
You may view television programs on the monitor if it is connected to an antenna or CATV cable
without installing any separate TV reception hardware or software on your computer.

Connecting Your Monitor
4. 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.
5. Connecting Headphone
You may connect your headphones to the monitor.
1. Connect your headphones to the Headphone connection terminal.

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

Installing the Monitor Driver
When prompted by the operating system for the monitor driver, insert the CD-
ROM included with
this monitor. Driver installation is slightly different from one operating system to another. Follow
the directions as appropriate for the operating system you have.
Prepare a blank disk and download the driver program file at the Internet web site shown here.
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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)
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. Choose your monitor model in the model list, then click the "OK" button.
4. Click the "Install" button in the "Warning" window.
5. Monitor driver installation is completed.