Samsung SyncMaster C23A750X User manual

User Manual
C23A750X / C27A750X
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BN46-00037E-01

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Copyright
The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice to improve quality.
2011 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.
The SAMSUNG and SyncMaster logos are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics.
Microsoft, Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
VESA, DPM and DDC are registered trademarks of the Video Electronics Standards Association.
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Symbols for safety precautions
zAn 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).
zThe 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.
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
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Instructions marked by this symbol must be followed.

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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.
zDo not apply a cleaning agent that contains alcohol,
solvent, or surfactant to the monitor.
zDo 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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Securing the Installation Space
zKeep the required distances between the product and other objects (e.g. walls) to ensure proper
ventilation. Failing to do so may result in fire or a problem with the product due to an increase in the
internal temperature.
The appearance may differ depending on the product.
Precautions for storage
High-glossy models can develop white stains on the surface if an ultrasonic wave humidifier is used
nearby.
Be sure to contact Samsung Customer Service Center (page91) if the inside of the monitor needs
cleaning. (service fee will be charged).
Safety Precautions
Electricity and Safety
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Warning
Do not use a damaged power cord or plug, or a loose power socket.
zAn electric shock or fire may result.
Do not plug many products into the same power socket.
zOtherwise, the socket may overheat and cause a fire.
Do not touch the power plug with wet hands.
zOtherwise, an electric shock may result.
Insert the power plug all the way in so it is not loose.
zAn unstable connection may cause a fire.
Connect the power plug to a grounded power socket (type 1 insulated devices
only).
zAn 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.
zA damaged power cord may cause an electric shock or fire.
Do not place the power cord or product near heat sources.
zAn electric shock or fire may result.
Remove foreign substances such as dust around the plug pins and power socket
with a dry cloth.
zOtherwise, a fire may result.
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Caution
Installation
Warning
Do not unplug the power cord when the product is in use.
zThe product may become damaged by an electric shock.
Do not use the power cord for products other than authorized products supplied
by Samsung.
zAn electric shock or fire may result.
Keep the power socket where the power cord is connected unobstructed.
zIf 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.
zAn 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.
zOtherwise, a fire may result.
Avoid installing the product in a narrow space with bad ventilation, such as a
bookshelf or wall closet.
zOtherwise, 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.
zChildren may suffocate.
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Caution
Do not install the product on an unstable or vibrating surface (insecure shelf,
sloped surface, etc.).
zThe product may fall and break or cause a personal injury.
zUsing 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.
zAn electric shock or fire may result.
Do not expose the product to direct sunlight, heat, or a hot object such as a
stove.
zOtherwise, the product lifespan may be reduced, or a fire may result.
Do not install the product within the reach of young children.
zThe product may fall and injure children.
Take care not to drop the product when moving it.
zOtherwise, product failure or personal injury may result.
Do not set down the product on its front.
zThe 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.
zThe product may fall and break or cause a personal injury.
zInstall the product only on cabinets or shelves of the right size.
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Operation
Warning
Put down the product carefully.
zThe 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.
zBe sure to consult Samsung Customer Service Center (page91) 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.
zAn electric shock or fire may result.
Contact Samsung Customer Service Center (page91) for repair.
Before you move the product, be sure to turn off the power switch and remove all
the cables connected to the product, including the power cord and the antenna
cable.
zOtherwise, 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
(page91).
zAn electric shock or fire may result.
Do not let children hang from the product or climb on top of it.
zThe 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 (page91).
zOtherwise, an electric shock or fire may result.
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Do not put a heavy object, toy, or sweets on top of the product.
zThe product or heavy objects may fall as children try to reach for the toy or
sweets resulting in a serious injury.
During a lightning or thunderstorm, remove the power cord and do not touch the
antenna cable.
zAn electric shock or fire may result.
Do not drop objects on the product or apply impact.
zAn electric shock or fire may result.
Do not move the product by pulling the power cord or any cable.
zOtherwise, 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.
zSparks can cause an explosion or fire.
zDuring a lightning or thunderstorm, do not touch the power cord or antenna
cable.
Do not lift or move the product by the power cord or any cable.
zOtherwise, 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.
zAn explosion or fire may result.
Ensure the vents are not blocked by tablecloths or curtains.
zOtherwise, a fire may result from an increased internal temperature.
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Caution
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.
zIf 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 (page91).
zProduct 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.
zIf 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 (page91).
zProduct failure, an electric shock or fire may result.
Leaving the screen fixed on a stationary image for an extended period of time
may cause afterimage burn-in or defective pixels.
zIf 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).
zOtherwise, a fire may result from accumulated dust, overheating, an electric
shock, or electric leakage.
Use the product at the recommended resolution and frequency.
zYour eyesight may deteriorate.
Do not put DC power adapters together.
zOtherwise, a fire may result.
Remove the plastic bag from the DC power adapter before you use it.
zOtherwise, a fire may result.
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Do not let water enter the DC power device or get the device wet.
zAn electric shock or fire may result.
zAvoid using the product outdoors where it can be exposed to rain or snow.
zBe 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.
zOtherwise, 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.
Do not hold the monitor upside-down or move it by holding the stand.
zThe product may fall and break or cause a personal injury.
Do not use humidifiers or stoves around the product.
zAn electric shock or fire may result.
Rest your eyes for more than 5 minutes for every 1 hour of product use.
zEye 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.
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Correct posture to use the product
Exercise caution when adjusting the product angle or stand height.
zOtherwise, children's fingers or hands may become stuck and injured.
zTilting the product excessively may cause it to fall and result in personal
injury.
Do not place heavy objects on the product.
zProduct failure or personal injure may result.
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Use the product in the correct posture as follows:
zStraighten your back.
zAllow a distance of 45 to 50cm between your eye and the screen, and look slightly
downward at the screen.
Keep your eyes directly in front of the screen.
zAdjust the angle so light does not reflect on the screen.
zKeep your forearms perpendicular to your upper arms and level with the back of
your hands.
zKeep your elbows at about a right angle.
zAdjust the height of the product so you can keep your knees bent at 90 degrees or
more, your heels attached to the floor, and your arms lower than your heart.

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Table Of Contents
BEFORE USING THE
PRODUCT
2 Copyright
2 Icons used in this manual
2 Symbols for safety precautions
4 Cleaning
4 Cleaning
5 Securing the Installation Space
5 Precautions for storage
5 Safety Precautions
5 Electricity and Safety
7 Installation
9Operation
13 Correct posture to use the product
PREPARATIONS 19 Checking the Contents
19 Removing the Packaging
20 Checking the Components
22 Parts
22 Frontal Buttons
24 Reverse Side
25 Left Side View
26 Right Side View
27 Adjusting the Product Tilt and Height
USING "HUB MONITOR" 28 About "HUB Monitor"
28 Software Installation for Using "HUB
Monitor"
28 Installing "SAMSUNG HUB Monitor Setup"
29 Connecting the Product to a PC to Use
"HUB Monitor"
30 Connecting to a PC via Wireless USB
33 Connecting to a PC via the USB Cable
34 Utilizing "HUB Monitor"
34 Using the Product as a USB HUB
35 Connecting to a LAN

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36 Configuring the HUB Monitor IP
36 Dynamic IP
38 Static IP
40 Notice before your use of Wireless USB
or USB Mode
CONNECTING AND USING
A SOURCE DEVICE
41 Before Connecting
41 Pre-connection Checkpoints
42 Connecting and Using a PC
42 Connecting to a PC
44 Driver Installation
45 Setting Optimum Resolution
46 Changing the Resolution Using a PC
49 Connecting to a Video Device
49 Connection Using an HDMI Cable
49 Connecting Headphones
SCREEN SETUP 50 MAGIC
50 SAMSUNG MAGIC Angle
51 SAMSUNG MAGIC Bright
52 Configuring SAMSUNG MAGIC Color
53 Brightness
53 Configuring Brightness
54 Contrast
54 Configuring Contrast
54 Sharpness
54 Configuring Sharpness
55 Coarse
55 Adjusting Coarse
56 Fine
56 Adjusting Fine

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56 Response Time
56 Configuring Response Time
57 HDMI Black Level
CONFIGURING TINT 58 Red
58 Configuring Red
58 Green
58 Configuring Green
59 Blue
59 Configuring Blue
60 Color Tone
60 Configuring the Color Tone Settings
61 Gamma
61 Configuring Gamma
RESIZING OR
RELOCATING THE
SCREEN
62 Auto Adjustment
62 Configuring the Auto Adjustment Settings
62 Size
62 Changing the Picture Size
63 Horizontal Position
63 Configuring H-Position
64 Vertical Position
64 Configuring V-Position
65 Menu H-Position
65 Configuring Menu H-Position
66 Menu V-Position
66 Configuring Menu V-Position

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SETUP AND RESET 67 HUB
67 Auto Wireless Detection
67 Wireless Connection
68 USB Connection
69 Analog
69 HDMI
70 USB Super Charging
71 Wireless ID
71 Eco Saving
71 Configuring Eco Saving
72 Menu Transparency
72 Changing Menu Transparency
72 Language
72 Changing the Language
73 PC/AV Mode
73 Configuring PC/AV Mode
74 Auto Source
74 Configuring Auto Source
74 Display Time
74 Configuring Display Time
75 Key Repeat Time
75 Configuring Key Repeat Time
76 Off Timer On/Off
76 Configuring Off Timer On/Off
76 Off Timer Setting
76 Configuring Off Timer Setting
77 Reset
77 Initializing Settings (Reset)
INFORMATION MENU AND
OTHERS
78 INFORMATION
78 Displaying INFORMATION

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78 Configuring Brightness in the Startup
Screen
79 Configuring Volume in the Startup
Screen
80 Configuring HUB in the Initial Screen
TROUBLESHOOTING
GUIDE
81 Requirements Before Contacting
Samsung Customer Service Center
81 Testing the Product
81 Checking the Resolution and Frequency
81 Check the followings.
84 Q & A
SPECIFICATIONS 86 General
87 PowerSaver
89 Standard Signal Mode Table
90 PC Dongle Specification (UWB : Ultra
Wide Band)
APPENDIX 91 Contact SAMSUNG WORLDWIDE
93 Correct Disposal of This Product
(Waste Electrical & Electronic
Equipment)
94 Terminology
INDEX

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1 Preparations
1 Preparations
1.1 Checking the Contents
1.1.1 Removing the Packaging
1Open the packaging box. Be careful not to damage the product when you open the packaging with
a sharp instrument.
2Remove the Styrofoam from the product.
3Check the components and remove the Styrofoam and plastic bag.
zThe appearance of actual components may differ from the image shown.
zThis image is for reference only.
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Preparations
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1 Preparations
1.1.2 Checking the Components
zContact the dealer from whom you purchased the product if any item is missing.
zThe appearance of the components and items sold separately may differ from the image shown.
Components
zComponents may differ in different locations.
zThe cleaning cloth is only supplied with the black high-glossy model.
USB gender changer
When the wireless-connection dongle cannot connect to your notebook PC, connect it using the USB
gender changer.
Quick Setup Guide Warranty Card
(Not available In some locations)
User Manual
Wireless Connection Dongle Power cable DC power adapter
USB 3.0 cable D-SUB cable HDMI cable (optionally)
Cleaning cloth USB gender changer