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SyncMaster150MP
SyncMaster170MP
(For PAL systems)
TFT-LCD Monitor
Owner’s
Instructions
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1_E150MP170MPcov.fm Page 2 Monday, September 17, 2001 5:05 PM For Better Display 1. Adjust computer resolution and screen injection rate (refresh rate) in control panel of computer as described below to enjoy the best quality of picture. You can have an uneven quality of picture in the screen if the best quality of picture is not provided in TFT-LCD. • Resolution: 15” 1024 x 768 • Vertical frequency (refresh rate): 60 Hz
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2_E150MP170MPtoc.fm Page 1 Wednesday, September 19, 2001 3:55 PM Table of Contents Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Unpacking Your Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Setting up Your LCD Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Setti
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3_E150MP170MPsaf.fm Page 2 Wednesday, September 19, 2001 3:57 PM Safety Instructions Before connecting the AC power cord to the DC adapter outlet, make sure the voltage 1 designation of the DC adapter corresponds to the local electrical supply. Never insert anything metallic into the cabinet openings of the liquid cristal display (LCD) 2 monitor; doing so may create the danger of electric shock. To avoid electric shock, never touch the inside of the LCD mo
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4_E150MP170MPbody.fm Page 3 Wednesday, September 19, 2001 2:54 PM Unpacking Your Monitor Please make sure the following items are included with your monitor. If any items are missing, contact your dealer. Installation CD Power Cord 15-pin D-Sub Signal Cable (Not available in all locations) Warranty Card (Not available in all locations) DC Adapter SyncMaster 150MP PC V1 V2 TV Source PIP Exit Menu CH VOL Manual Monitor Stereo-RCA Cable (option) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Scart Jack Display Pre
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4_E150MP170MPbody.fm Page 4 Wednesday, September 19, 2001 2:54 PM 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. V
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4_E150MP170MPbody.fm Page 5 Wednesday, September 19, 2001 2:54 PM Setting up Your LCD Monitor Connecting Your LCD Monitor IN OUT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 DVD or VCR Figure 3. Cable connections Connect the power cord to the DC adapter and connect the adapter jack to the DC12V 1 power port on the back of your monitor. Connect the signal cable to the video port on your computer. 2 Connect the RCA cable or S-VHS cable to your DVD, VCR or camcoder. 3 (RCA cable and S-VHS cable not in
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4_E150MP170MPbody.fm Page 6 Wednesday, September 19, 2001 2:54 PM Setting up Your LCD Monitor Plug and Play ® The adoption of the new VESA Plug and Play solution eliminates complicated and time con- suming setup. It allows you to install your monitor in a Plug and Play compatible system with- out 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 Di
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4_E150MP170MPbody.fm Page 7 Wednesday, September 19, 2001 2:54 PM 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. 4 Turn off your monitor and reconnect the video cable; then turn on both your
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4_E150MP170MPbody.fm Page 8 Wednesday, September 19, 2001 2:54 PM Adjusting Your LCD Monitor User Controls Your LCD monitor allows you to easily adjust the characteristics of the image being displayed. All of these adjustments are made using the control buttons on the front of the monitor. While you use these buttons to adjust the controls, an on-screen menu shows you their numeric values as they change. PC V1 V2 TV Source PIP Exit Menu CH VOL * 17" : SyncMa
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4_E150MP170MPbody.fm Page 9 Wednesday, September 19, 2001 2:54 PM Adjusting Your LCD Monitor No. Name Description Moves the selector up or down on the OSD. 6 - CH + Increases or decreases the channel number. Moves the selector left or right on the OSD. Increases or decreases the values of the selected function. 7 Increases or decreases the level of audio - VOL + volume. Automatic Save Whenever you open the on-screen menu and allow an adjustment window
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4_E150MP170MPbody.fm Page 10 Wednesday, September 19, 2001 2:54 PM Adjusting Your LCD Monitor Direct-Access Features While you are watching full screen TV or in PIP mode Valid only after performing "Channel auto program". P_ When OSD is not on the screen, push the " " or " " button to select program channel number. Program Push the " " button to decrease channel 1 number. Push the " " button to increase the 2 channel number. When OSD is not on the screen, pus
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4_E150MP170MPbody.fm Page 11 Wednesday, September 19, 2001 2:54 PM Adjusting Your LCD Monitor ON-Screen Display(OSD) AUTO Function icons AUTO ADJUSTMENT Function name Setting bar Auto Adjustment Press Menu Key Tool Tip Figure 7. On-Screen Display(OSD) Accessing the menu system With the OSD off, push the Menu button to display the main OSD menu. 1 Use the " " buttons to move from one function to another. As you move 2 from one icon to another, the function n
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4_E150MP170MPbody.fm Page 12 Wednesday, September 19, 2001 2:54 PM Adjusting Your LCD Monitor OSD functions and adjustments Table 1. Screen controls Function Descriptions Menus and Icon Sub-menus Auto Adjustment "Auto adjustment" allows the monitor to self-adjust to the incoming video signal. The values of fine, coarse AUTO and position are adjusted automatically. Contrast SyncMaster 150MP PC V1 V2 TV Source PIP Ex
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4_E150MP170MPbody.fm Page 13 Wednesday, September 19, 2001 2:54 PM Adjusting Your LCD Monitor Table 1. Screen controls (Continued) Function Descriptions Menus and Icon Sub-menus Fine The Fine and Coarse adjustments allow you to fine tune Coarse the image quality of your monitor to your preference. Use the " " and " " buttons to remove any noise. If satisfactory results are not obtained using the Fine adjustment,
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4_E150MP170MPbody.fm Page 14 Wednesday, September 19, 2001 2:54 PM Adjusting Your LCD Monitor Table 1. Screen controls (Continued) Function Descriptions Menus and Icon Sub-menus Color The tone of color can be changed from redish white to bluish white. The individual color components are also user customizable. Mode1 Redish white. Mode2 Plain white. Mode3 Bluish white. User Mode User customizab
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4_E150MP170MPbody.fm Page 15 Wednesday, September 19, 2001 2:54 PM Adjusting Your LCD Monitor Table 1. Screen controls (Continued) Function Descriptions Menus and Icon Sub-menus Manual Tune Due to the weak signals or a wrong antenna configuration, some of the channels may not be tuned correctly or there could be a mismatch of the channel number between a Real channel and a Program channel. Use this menu to fine tune an
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4_E150MP170MPbody.fm Page 16 Wednesday, September 19, 2001 2:54 PM Adjusting Your LCD Monitor Table 1. Screen controls (Continued) Function Descriptions Menus and Icon Sub-menus Channel Sort Channel order can be re-arranged by this menu. If you want to place P5 before P2, see the example below. Example) from : P5 to : P2 Before: P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 New: [ P1 P5 P2 P3 P4 ] P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 St
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4_E150MP170MPbody.fm Page 17 Wednesday, September 19, 2001 2:54 PM Adjusting Your LCD Monitor Table 1. Screen controls (Continued) Function Descriptions Menus and Icon Sub-menus The monitor has a built-in high fidelity stereo audio amplifier. The audio circuit processes audio signal from Audio Control various external input sources such as DVD, VCR, TV or PC. Source Select Selects a sound so
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4_E150MP170MPbody.fm Page 18 Wednesday, September 19, 2001 2:54 PM Adjusting Your LCD Monitor Table 1. Screen controls (Continued) Function Descriptions Menus and Icon Sub-menus Image Effect Image being displayed can be made softer or sharper. • Sharpen more • Sharpen • Medium • Soften • Soften more Timer The monitor system will turn off automatically if one of three time intervals is selected. 30
