Samsung Computer Monitor 150MP User Guide

SyncMaster150MP  
SyncMaster170MP  
(For NTSC systems)  
TFT-LCD Monitor  
Owner’s  
Instructions  
 
Table of Contents  
Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2  
Unpacking your Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3  
Setting up Your LCD Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4  
Setting up an Ergonomic Workstation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4  
Monitor Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4  
Workstation Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4  
Viewing Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4  
Kensington Security Slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4  
Connecting Your LCD Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5  
Plug and Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6  
Installing the Video Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6  
Self-Test Feature Check (STFC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6  
Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7  
Warm-up Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7  
Adjusting Your LCD Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8  
User Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8  
Automatic Save . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9  
Direct-Access Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10  
OSD Lock/Unlock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10  
ON-Screen Display (OSD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11  
Accessing the Menu System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11  
OSD Functions and Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12  
Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20  
V-Chip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20  
By Remote-Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22  
Power Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23  
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27  
Pin Assignmments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
Display Modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30  
NTSC Broadcasting Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30  
Installing VESA Compliant Mounting Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31  
Wall Mount Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31  
Retractable Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32  
Maintenance of Your LCD Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32  
Attaching a Wall or Arm Mounting Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33  
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34  
Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inside back cover  
Customer Service / Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back cover  
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Safety Instructions  
Before connecting the AC power cord to the DC adapter outlet, make sure the voltage  
designation of the DC adapter corresponds to the local electrical supply.  
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Never insert anything metallic into the cabinet openings of the liquid cristal display (LCD)  
monitor; doing so may create the danger of electric shock.  
To avoid electric shock, never touch the inside of the LCD monitor. Only a qualified  
technician should open the case of the LCD monitor.  
Never use your LCD monitor if the power cord has been damaged. Do not allow anything to  
rest on the power cord, and keep the cord away from areas where people can trip over it.  
Be sure to hold the plug, not the cord, when disconnecting the LCD monitor from an  
electric socket.  
Openings in the LCD monitor cabinet are provided for ventilation. To prevent overheating,  
these openings should not be blocked or covered. Also, avoid using the LCD monitor on a  
bed, sofa, rug, or other soft surface. Doing so may block the ventilation openings in the  
bottom of the cabinet. If you put the LCD monitor in a bookcase or some other enclosed  
space, be sure to provide adequate ventilation.  
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Put your LCD monitor in a location with low humidity and a minimum of dust.  
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Do not expose the LCD monitor to rain or use it near water (in kitchens, near swimming  
pools, etc.). If the LCD monitor accidentally gets wet, unplug it and contact an authorized  
dealer immediately. You can clean the LCD monitor with a damp cloth when necessary, but  
be sure to unplug the LCD monitor first.  
Place the LCD monitor on a solid surface and treat it carefully. The screen is made of thin  
glass with a plastic front surface and can be damaged if dropped, hit or scratched. Do not  
clean the front panel with keton-type materials (e.g., acetone), ethyl alcohol, toluene, ethyl  
acid, methyl, or chloride – these may damage the panel.  
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Locate your LCD monitor near an easily accessible AC outlet.  
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If your LCD 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 center.  
High temperature can cause problems. Don’t use your LCD monitor in direct sunlight, and  
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keep it away from heaters, stoves, fireplaces, and other sources of heat.  
Unplug the LCD monitor when it is going to be left unused for an extended period of time.  
Unplug your LCD monitor from the AC outlet before any service.  
CAUTION  
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK  
DO NOT OPEN  
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER  
(OR BACK).  
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.  
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.  
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Unpacking Your Monitor  
Please make sure the following items are included with your monitor. If any items are missing,  
contact your dealer.  
Power Cord  
Installation CD  
15-pin D-Sub Signal Cable  
Warranty Card  
(not available in all locations)  
DC Adapter  
SyncMaster 150MP  
PC V1 V2 TV Source  
PIP  
Exit  
Menu  
CH  
VOL  
Monitor  
Manual  
Stereo-RCA Cable  
(option)  
PAL-NTSC Connector  
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Display  
Pre.CH  
Batteries  
(AAA x 2)  
Stereo-Stereo Cable  
Remote Controller  
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Setting up Your LCD Monitor  
Setting up an Ergonomic Workstation  
Consider the advice given below before you install your monitor.  
Monitor location  
Choose a position that exposes your monitor to the least reflection from lights or windows,  
usually at a right angle to any window.  
Workstation height  
Place your LCD monitor so that the top of the screen is slightly below your eye level when you  
are comfortably seated.  
Viewing angle  
Tilt the screen until you feel comfortable working with your monitor.  
Figure 1. Tilt the screen  
Kensington Security Slot  
This monitor offers you the opportunity to secure your monitor using a Kensington-type  
security device. Kensington lock is not included. Refer to your locking device documentation  
for installation instructions.  
Figure 2. Kensington-type security slot location  
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Setting up Your LCD Monitor  
Connecting Your LCD Monitor  
IN  
OUT  
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DVD or VCR  
Figure 3. Cable connections  
Connect the power cord to the DC adapter and connect the adapter jack to the DC12V  
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power port on the back of your monitor.  
Connect the signal cable to the video port on your computer.  
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Connect the RCA cable or S-VHS cable to your DVD, VCR or camcoder.  
(RCA cable & S-VHS cable not included)  
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Connect the audio sources(computer, DVD, VCR or Camcoder) to proper Audio input  
ports(Ain(L), Ain(R) or Ain(stereo)).  
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Connect your external audio system to the Line-out port.  
Connect your headphone to the Headphone-out port.  
Connect antenna or CATV cable to “ Antenna” port.  
NOTE: US and other NTSC broadcasting regions must use PAL-NTSC connector that  
comes with your monitor.  
PAL-NTSC connector  
NTSC coaxial cable  
connector  
Turn on both your computer and the monitor.  
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If necessary, install the video driver for the monitor. (See “Installing the video driver”  
on page 6)  
After your monitor has been fully installed successfully, run Auto-Adjustment.  
(See page12)  
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Setting up Your LCD Monitor  
Plug and Play  
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The adoption of the new VESA Plug and Play solution eliminates complicated and time  
consuming setup. It allows you to install your monitor in a Plug and Play compatible system  
without the usual hassles and confusion. Your PC system can easily identify and configure  
itself for use with your display. This monitor automatically tells the PC system its Extended  
Display Identification Data (EDID) using Display Data Channel (DDC) protocols so the PC  
system can automatically configure itself to use the flat panel display. If your PC system needs  
a video driver, follow the instructions given below according to the operating system your  
computer uses.  
Installing the Video Driver  
The CD that accompanies this product contains the necessary drivers for installing your  
monitor. Please refer to the driver installation instructions included with your CD package for  
more information.  
Self-Test Feature Check (STFC)  
Your monitor provides a self-test feature that allows you to check whether your monitor is  
functioning properly. Make sure that PC is selected as a primary source by checking if the source  
indicator LED labeled “PC” is on. If your monitor and computer are properly connected but the  
monitor screen remains dark and the power indicator is blinking, run the monitor self-test by  
following the steps given below:  
Power Indicator  
Figure 4. Power Indicator  
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.  
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Setting up Your LCD Monitor  
If the monitor is functioning properly, you will see a white box with a large blue oval Samsung  
logo and an error messsage “Check Signal Cable.” in red color.  
Check Signal Cable  
Figure 5. Monitor self-test screen  
This box also appears during normal operation if the video cable becomes disconnected or  
damaged.  
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the monitor.  
If your monitor screen remains blank after following the previous procedure, check your video  
controller and computer system; your monitor is functioning properly.  
Getting Help  
If your monitor does not display an image, check your cable connections and refer to  
"Troubleshooting" on page 24. If you experience difficulties with the quality of the displayed  
image, run Auto Adjustment (see page 12) and refer to "Adjusting Your LCD Monitor " on page  
8 or "Troubleshooting" on page 24.  
Warm-up Time  
All LCD monitors need time to become thermally stable whenever you turn on the monitor  
after letting the monitor be turned off for a couple of hours. Therefore, to achieve more  
accurate adjustments for parameters, allow the LCD monitor to warm (be on) for at least 20  
minutes before making any screen adjustments.  
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