Samsung SyncMaster 174T User manual

191N/192N/193N/191T plus/153T/150N/151N/152N
SyncMaster 173T/193T/170N/171N/172N/173N/174T

Main Page On-Screen Display
Safety Instructions Troubleshooting
Notational Check List
Power Q & A
Installation Self-Test Feature Check
Cleaning
Other
Introduction Specifications
Unpacking General Specifications
Front PowerSaver
Rear Preset Display Modes
Setup Information
Connecting Your Monitor Service
Installing the Monitor Driver Terms
Automatic Regulatory
Manual Natural Color
Installing VESA compliant mounting For Better Display
Authority

Notational
Power
Installation
Clean
Other
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

Notational
Power
Installation
Clean
Other
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 reoeptacle.
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.
zFailure to do so may cause an electric shock or fire.
Disconnect the plug from the outlet during storms or lightening or
if it is not used for a long period of time.
zFailure to do so may cause an electric shock or fire.
Do not connect too many extension cords or plugs to an outlet.
zThis may cause a fire.

Notational
Power
Installation
Clean
Other
Do not cover the vents on the monitor cabinet.
zBad ventilation may cause a breakdown or fire.
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 CDT surface may be damaged.

Notational
Power
Installation
Clean
Other
When cleaning the monitor case or the surface of the TFT-LCD, wipe with a
slightly moistened, soft fabric.
Do not spray detergent directly on the monitor.
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.
Do not set a glass of water, chemicals or any small metal objects
on the monitor.
zThis may cause damage, electric shock or a fire.
zIf a foreign substance gets into the monitor, disconnect the plug
and then contact a service center.

Notational
Power
Installation
Clean
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 a fire.
Do not place any heavy objects on the monitor.
zThis may cause an electric shock or a fire.
For each hour of looking at the monitor, you should let your eyes
rest for 5 minutes.
zThis will reduce eye fatigue.
Do not use or store inflammable substances near the monitor.
zThis may cause an explosion or 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.
Never insert anything metallic into the monitor openings.
zThis may cause an electric shock, fire or injury.
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.
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.

Unpacking
Front
Rear
Monitor andt Stand
Please make sure the following items are included
with your monitor. If any items are missing,
contact your dealer.
Power Cord
Signal Cable
DVI Cable(Option)
Quick Setup Guide
Warranty Card
(Not available in all locations)
User's Guide and Driver Installation CD
Pivot S/W CD(Option)
For Multimedia model
(
O
p
tion
)
Multimedia S
p
eaker Stand Sound Cable
SyncMaster 173T/193T/191T plus/153T/174T

Unpacking
Front
Rear
Monitor and Stand
Please make sure the following items are included
with your monitor. If any items are missing,
contact your dealer.
Power Cord
Signal Cable
Quick Setup Guide
Warranty Card
(Not available in all locations)
User's Guide and Driver Installation CD
Pivot S/W CD(Option)
For Multimedia model
(
O
p
tion
)
Multimedia S
p
eaker Stand Sound Cable
SyncMaster 170N/171N/172N/173N/191N/192N/193N/150N/151N/152N

Unpacking
Front
Rear
1. Auto button Use this button to auto adjustment direct access.
2. Exit button
Source button Use this button to Exit the active menu or the OSD.
When push the 'Source' button, then Selects the Video signal while the OSD is
off. (When the Source button is pressed to change the input mode, a message
appears in the center of the screen displaying the current mode -- analog or
digital input signal.)
Note:If you select the Digital mode, you must connect your monitor to the graphic
card with a digital port using the DVI cable.
3. MagicBright button MagicBright is a new feature providing optimum viewing environment depending
on the contents of the image you are watching. Currently three different modes
are available: Text, Internet, and Entertain. Each mode has its own pre-
configured brightness value. You can easily select one of three settings by simply
pressing MagicBright control buttons.
4. Adjust buttons These buttons allow you to highlight and adjust items in the menu.
5. Menu button Use this button to open the OSD and activate a highlighted menu item.
6. Power button Use this button to turn the monitor on and off.
7. Power indicator This light glows green during normal operation, and blinks green once as the
monitor saves your adjustments.
Note: See PowerSaver described in the manual for further information regarding power saving functions.
For energy conservation, turn your monitor OFF when it is not needed, or when leaving it unattended for
long periods.
SyncMaster 173T/193T/191T plus/153T/174T

Unpacking
Front
Rear
1. Auto button Use this button to auto adjustment direct access.
2. Exit button Use this button to Exit the active menu or the OSD.
3. MagicBright button MagicBright is a new feature providing optimum viewing environment depending
on the contents of the image you are watching. Currently three different modes
are available: Text, Internet, and Entertain. Each mode has its own pre-
configured brightness value. You can easily select one of three settings by simply
pressing MagicBright control buttons.
4. Adjust buttons These buttons allow you to highlight and adjust items in the menu.
5. Menu button Use this button to open the OSD and activate a highlighted menu item.
6. Power button Use this button to turn the monitor on and off.
7. Power indicator This light glows green during normal operation, and blinks green once as the
monitor saves your adjustments.
Note: See PowerSaver described in the manual for further information regarding power saving functions.
For energy conservation, turn your monitor OFF when it is not needed, or when leaving it unattended for
long periods.
SyncMaster 170N/171N/172N/173N/191N/192N/193N/150N/151N/152N

Unpacking
Front
Rear
(The configuration at the back of the monitor may vary from product to product.)
1. Power port Connect the power cord for your monitor to the power port on the back
of the monitor.
2. AudioPower - Out (Option)
3. DVI port Connect the DVI Cable to the DVI Port on the back of your Monitor.
4. Signal port Connect the signal cable to the 15-pin, D-sub connector on the back of
your monitor.
5. Pin Press the button on the bottom rear of the stand in order to lock down
the stand.
Note : Always have your monitor faced front side down on a level
surface (not resting on the stand) before locking it down. Pressing the
button while the monitor stand is resting on a flat surface may cause
your monitor to topple or fall and cause personal injury and/or damage
to the unit.
a. Power on/off Switch
Note:
See Connecting Your Monitor for further information regarding cable connections.
SyncMaster 173T/193T/191T plus/153T/174T

Unpacking
Front
Rear
(The configuration at the back of the monitor may vary from product to product.)
1. Power port Connect the DC Adapter for your monitor to the power port on the back
of the monitor.
2. AudioPower - Out
(Option)
3. Signal port Connect the signal cable to the 15-pin, D-sub connector on the back of
your monitor.
4. Pin Press the button on the bottom rear of the stand in order to lock down
the stand.
Note : Always have your monitor faced front side down on a level
surface (not resting on the stand) before locking it down. Pressing the
button while the monitor stand is resting on a flat surface may cause
your monitor to topple or fall and cause personal injury and/or damage
to the unit.
a. Power on/off
Switch
Note:
See Connecting Your Monitor for further information regarding cable connections.
SyncMaster 170N/171N/172N/173N/191N/192N/193N/150N/151N/152N

Connecting
Your Monitor
Installing the
Monitor Driver
Installing VESA
compliant mounting
Setu
p
-General
1. Connect the power cord for your monitor to the power port on the back of the monitor. Plug the
power cord for the monitor into a nearby outlet.
2-1. Using the D-sub (Analogue) connector on the video card.
Connect the signal cable to the 15-pin, D-sub connector on the back of your monitor.
2-2. Using the DVI (Digital) connector on the video card.
Connect the DVI Cable to the DVI Port on the back of your Monitor.
3. Connected to a Macintosh.
Connect the monitor to the Macintosh computer using the D-SUB connection cable.
4. In the case of an old model Macintosh, you need to connect the monitor using a special Mac
adaptor.
5. Turn on your computer and monitor. If your monitor displays an image, installation is complete.
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.
SyncMaster 173T/193T/191T plus/153T/174T

1. Connect the power cord of the multimedia stand to the multimedia stand power port on the
back of the monitor.
2. Connect a sound cable from the input source (sound card,computer,CD-ROM drive).
3. To listen in privacy,connect headphones here.
Multimedia Speaker Stand
1. Speaker Power Cord
2. On/Off Volume
3. Bass Control
4. Treble Control
5. Stereo Input Jack
6. Headphone Jack
Setu
p
-For Multimedia model
(
O
p
tion
)

Connecting
Your Monitor
Installing the
Monitor Driver
Installing VESA
compliant mounting
Setu
p
-General
1. Connect the power cord for your monitor to the power port on the back of the monitor.
Plug the power cord for the monitor into a nearby outlet.
2. Connect the signal cable to the 15-pin, D-sub connector on the back of your monitor.
3. Connect the monitor to the Macintosh computer using the D-SUB connection cable.
4. In the case of an old model Macintosh, you need to connect the monitor using a special Mac
adaptor.
5. Turn on your computer and monitor. If your monitor displays an image, installation is complete.
Setu
p
-For Multimedia model
(
O
p
tion
)
1. Connect the power cord of the multimedia stand to the multimedia stand power port on the
back of the monitor.
2. Connect a sound cable from the input source (sound card,computer,CD-ROM drive).
3. To listen in privacy,connect headphones here.
SyncMaster 170N/171N/172N/173N/191N/192N/193N/150N/151N/152N

Multimedia S
p
eaker Stand
1. Speaker Power Cord
2. On/Off Volume
3. Bass Control
4. Treble Control
5. Stereo Input Jack
6. Headphone Jack

Connecting Your
Monitor
Installing the
Monitor Driver
Installing VESA
compliant mounting
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.
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)
Windows ME
1. Insert CD into the CD-ROM drive.
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.
Windows XP/2000
1. Insert CD into the CD-ROM drive.
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.
This monitor driver is under certifying MS logo,and this installation don't damage your
system.The certified driver will be posted on Samsung Monitor Homepage
http://www.samsung-monitor.com/.
6. Monitor driver installation is completed.