Safety Instructions Notational Note These safety instructions must be followed to ensure your safety and prevent property damage. Make sure to read the instructions carefully and use the product in the correct manner. Warning / Caution Otherwise, it may result in death or personal injury. Otherwise, it may result in personal injury or property damage.
Safety Instructions Ensure that the power plug is plugged into the power outlet firmly and correctly. • Otherwise, this may result in fire. Do not forcefully bend or pull the power plug and do not place any heavy material on it. •...
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Safety Instructions DO NOT PLACE CANDLES, MOSQUITO REPELLANT, CIGA- RETTES AND ANY HEATING APPLIANCES NEAR THE PROD- UCT. • Otherwise, this may result in fire. Keep heating appliances as far away from the power cord or the prod- uct as possible. •...
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Safety Instructions Clean When cleaning the monitor case or the surface of the TFT-LCD screen, wipe with a slightly moistened, soft fabric. Do not spray cleaner directly onto the surface of the product. • Otherwise, this may result in the discoloration and distortion of the structure and the screen surface may peel off.
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Safety Instructions If there is a strange smell or a strange sound or smoke is coming from the product, disconnect the power plug immediately and contact a Service Center. • Otherwise, this may result in electric shock or fire. Do not place this product in a location exposed to moisture, dust, smoke, water, or in a car.
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Safety Instructions When using a fixed screen for a long time, an afterimage or stain may occur. • If you are not using your product for a long period of time, put it into sleep mode or use a moving screen saver. Set a resolution and frequency appropriate to the product.
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Safety Instructions Be careful that children do not place the battery in their mouths when removed from the remote control. Place the battery in a location that children or infants cannot reach. • If children have had the battery in their mouths, consult your doctor immediately.
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Safety Instructions Be careful when adjusting the angle of the product or the height of the stand. • This may result in personal injury as your hand or fingers may be- come caught. • Also, if you tilt the product too far, it may fall and cause personal injury.
Introduction Package Contents Note Please make sure the following items are included with your monitor. If any items are missing, contact your dealer. Contact a local dealer to buy optional items. Unpacking Without stand With stand Monitor Monitor Manuals Quick Setup Guide Warranty Card User's Guide (Not available in all loca-...
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Introduction Others Remote Control Batteries (AAA X 2) Cleaning Cloth BN59-00678A (Not available in all loca- tions) Cable holding ring Stand Body Stand Base Note Cleaning Cloth is only provided for highly polished black products as a product feature. Sold separately DVI Cable HDMI Cable Headphones...
Introduction Your Monitor Front Activates a highlighted menu item. Push the ' ', button to change the input signal source. Changing the source is only allowed for external devices connected to the product at the time. To switch Screen modes: [PC] →...
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Introduction Note The button to the right of the monitor are touch-sensitive buttons. Touch a button lightly with your finger. Power indicator This light is lit when operating normally, and blinks once when your adjustments are saved. Note See PowerSaver described in the manual for further information regarding power saving functions.
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Introduction Connect the PC terminal at the back of your monitor to your computer. HDMI/PC/DVI-D AUDIO IN, DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) HDMI/PC/DVI-D AUDIO IN Connect the [ HDMI/PC/DVI-D AUDIO IN ] ter- minal at the back of your product to your com- puter’s sound card.
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Introduction R - AUDIO - L Connect the port of the DVD, VCR (DVD / DTV Set-Top Box) to the [ R - AUDIO - L] port of the product. Connect the VIDEO OUT port of the DVD / DTV Set-Top Box to the [ P ,Y ] input ports using a component video cable ( P...
Introduction The Kensington Lock is a device used to phys- ically fix the system when using it in a public place. The locking device has to be purchased separately. The appearance and locking method may differ from the illustration depending on the manufacturer.
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Introduction POWER Number Buttons - button + VOL - TOOLS Down-Up Left-Right buttons INFO COLOR BUTTONS MENU SOURCE PRE-CH MUTE RETURN ENTER EXIT FAV.CH P.SIZE Turns the product On/Off. POWER Selects the TV mode directly. 3. Number Buttons Press to change the channel. 4.
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Introduction 11. MTS You can select the MTS (Multichannel Television Stereo) mode. Mono, Stereo, SAP (Separate Audio Program) Set 'MTS' to ON to choose Mono, Stereo or SAP. Opens the on-screen menu and exits from the menu or closes the MENU adjustment menu.
Connections Connecting Cables Connecting to a Computer 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. Use a connection appropriate for your computer. Using the D-sub (Analog) connector on the video card.
Connections • 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 to a Macintosh 1.
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Connections Connect the CATV cable or TV antenna cable to the "ANT IN" port on the rear side of the monitor. Make sure to use a TV antenna cable (sold separately) as the antenna cable. • When using an interior antenna terminal: Check the antenna terminal on the wall first and connect the antenna cable.
Connections Connect the port of the DVD, VCR (DVD / DTV Set-Top Box) to the [R-AUDIO-L] port of the monitor. Connect the VIDEO OUT port of the DVD / DTV Set-Top Box to the [P ,Y] input ports using a component video cable (P ,Y).
Connections Connecting Using a DVI to HDMI Cable Connect the DVI output terminal of a digital output device to the [HDMI IN] terminal of the monitor using a DVI to HDMI cable. Connect the red and white jacks of an RCA to stereo (for PC) cable to the same colored audio output terminals of the digital output device, and connect the opposite jack to the [HDMI/PC/DVI AUDIO IN]terminal of the monitor.
Connections Set the Internal Mute On in the Sound menu using the MENU button. Adjust the sound volume using the Volume button of your amplifier If the connections are set up, power up your monitor and amplifier. Note • If no sound is emitted from the monitor, you need to use an amplifier. •...
Connections Connect your headphones to the Headphone connection terminal. Using the Stand Monitor Assembly Monitor and Bottom Tilt angle Note You can tilt the monitor upwards at an angle of -1° to 21°.
Prepare a blank disk and download the driver program file at the Internet web site shown here. Internet web site : http://www.samsung.com/ (Worldwide) Installing the Monitor Driver (Automatic) Insert CD into the CD-ROM drive. Click "Windows". Choose your monitor model in the model list, then click the "OK" button.
Using the Software Note This monitor driver is under certifying MS logo, and this installation doesn't damage your system. The certified driver will be posted on Samsung Monitor homepage. http://www.samsung.com/ Installing the Monitor Driver (Manual) ® Microsoft Windows Vista™‚ Operating System Insert your Manual CD into your CD-ROM drive.
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Note This monitor driver is under certifying MS logo, and this installation doesn't damage your system. The certified driver will be posted on Samsung Monitor homepage. Click "Update Driver..." in the "Driver" tab. Check the "Browse my computer for driver software" checkbox and click "Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer".
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Using the Software Select the model that matches your monitor from the list of monitor models on the screen, and click "Next". 10. Click "Close" → "Close" → "OK" → "OK" on the following screens displayed in sequence. ® ® Microsoft Windows XP Operating System...
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Using the Software Insert CD into the CD-ROM drive. Click "Start" → "Control Panel" then click the "Appearance and Themes" icon. Click "Display" icon and choose the "Settings" tab then click "Advanced...". Click the "Properties" button on the "Monitor" tab and select "Driver" tab. Click "Update Driver..."...
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If you can see following message window, then click the "Continue Anyway" button. Then click "OK" button. Note This monitor driver is under certifying MS logo, and this installation doesn't damage your system. The certified driver will be posted on Samsung Monitor homepage. http://www.samsung.com/ Click the "Close" button then click "OK" button continually.
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Using the Software 10. Monitor driver installation is completed. ® ® Microsoft Windows 2000 Operating System When you can see "Digital Signature Not Found" on your monitor, follow these steps. Choose "OK" button on the "Insert disk" window. Click the "Browse" button on the "File Needed" window. Choose A:(D:\Driver) then click the "Open"...
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Using the Software Select the "Monitor" tab. Click the "Change" button in the "Monitor Type" area. Choose "Specify the location of the driver". Choose "Display a list of all the driver in a specific location..." then click "Next" button. Click the "Have Disk" button. Specify A:\(D:\driver) then click "OK"...
How to install the Natural Color software Insert the CD included with the Samsung monitor into the CD-ROM Drive. Then, the initial screen of the program Natural Color will be executed. Click Natural Color on the initial screen to install the Natural Color software.
Using the Software Installation Insert the installation CD into the CD-ROM drive. Click the MultiScreen installation file. Note If the popup window to install the software for the main screen is not displayed, proceed with the installation using the MultiScreen executable file on the CD. When the Installation Shield Wizard window appears, click "Next".
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Using the Software Select "Setting/Control Panel" on the "Start" menu and then double-click "Add/Delete a program". Select Multiscreen from the list and then click the "Add/Delete" button.
Adjusting the LCD Display Picture Available Modes PC / DVI AV / S-Video Component HDMI Note The default setting may be different depending on the selected Input Mode (input signal source selected in External Input List) and the selected resolution. Picture : PC / DVI MagicBright MagicBright is a feature providing optimum viewing environment depending on the contents of the...
Adjusting the LCD Display Although the values are carefully chosen by our engineers, the pre-configured values may not be comfortable to your eyes depending on your taste. If this is the case, adjust the Brightness and Contrast by using the OSD menu. MENU →...
Adjusting the LCD Display Screen Adjustment (Available in PC mode only) - Coarse / Fine • Coarse Removes noise such as vertical stripes. Coarse adjustment may move the screen image area. You may relocate it to the center using the horizontal control menu.
Adjusting the LCD Display - Image Reset Image parameters are replaced with the factory default values. MENU → → , → → , → → MENU,EXIT Picture Options - Color Tone The tone of the color can be changed. (Available in PC / DVI mode only) •...
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Adjusting the LCD Display - R / G / B Adjusts the individual R, G, B color controls. MENU → → , → → , → → , , , → MENU,EXIT - Size You can switch the Size. • Wide / 4:3 MENU →...
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Adjusting the LCD Display Picture parameters are replaced with the factory default values. • • Cancel MENU → → , → → , → → MENU,EXIT Picture : TV / AV / S-Video / Component / HDMI Mode The Monitor has three automatic picture settings ("Dynamic", "Standard", and "Movie") that are preset at the factory.
Adjusting the LCD Display You can use the on-screen menus to change the contrast and brightness according to personal prefer- ence. • Contrast : Adjust the Contrast. • Brightness : Adjust the Brightness. • Sharpness : Adjust the Sharpness. • Color : Adjust the Colour.
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Adjusting the LCD Display Note Warm1 or Warm2 is only activated when the picture mode is Movie. Settings can be adjusted and stored for each external device you have connected to an input of the TV. MENU → → , → →...
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Adjusting the LCD Display MENU → → , → → , → → MENU,EXIT Digital NR Digital Noise Reduction. If the broadcast signal received by your TV is weak, you can activate the Digital Noise Reduction feature to help reduce any static and ghosting that may appear on the screen. •...
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Adjusting the LCD Display Reset Picture parameters are replaced with the factory default values. • • Cancel MENU → → , → → , → → MENU,EXIT Sound Available Modes PC / DVI AV / S-Video Component HDMI Note The default setting may be different depending on the selected Input Mode (input signal source selected in External Input List) and the selected resolution.
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Adjusting the LCD Display Choose Standard for the standard factory settings. • Music Choose Music when watching music videos or concerts. • Movie Choose Movie when viewing movies. • Speech Choose Speech when watching a show that is mostly dialogue (i.e., news). •...
Adjusting the LCD Display • Stereo : Choose for channels that are broadcasting in stereo. • SAP : Choose to listen to the Separate Audio Program, which is usually a foreign-language trans- lation. (Available in TV Mode Only) MENU → , → →...
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Adjusting the LCD Display Channel Available Modes PC / DVI AV / S-Video Component HDMI Note The default setting may be different depending on the selected Input Mode (input signal source selected in External Input List) and the selected resolution. Air / Cable The channel system can be set in several different ways.
Adjusting the LCD Display Auto Program The TV automatically cycles through all of the available channels and stores them in memory. This takes about one to two minutes. In rare cases, "Auto program" may miss a few channels due to weak signals and the channels may not be added to the channel memory.
Adjusting the LCD Display Protects children from viewing inappropriate programs by blocking certain broadcast or video programs. The Child Lock feature can be selected only from the remote. MENU → , → → , → → , → → , → →...
Adjusting the LCD Display Color System Normally the TV can receive image and sound with good quality when in the mode Auto. This mode detects the signal color system automatically. In case of some signal reception with color unsatisfactory, select the Color System Mode to PAL- M, PAL-N or NTSC.
Adjusting the LCD Display Plug & Play You can manage the entire configuration. Note We recommend setting the TV to ”Home” mode for the best picture in your home environment. “Shop” mode is only intended for use in retail environments. If the unit is accidentally set to ”Shop”...
Adjusting the LCD Display Time Clock Set You can set the current time. MENU → , → → , → → → , , , → → MENU,EXIT Sleep Timer Use to set the Monitor to be turned off automatically in certain minutes. •...
Adjusting the LCD Display Timer1 / Timer2 / Timer3 You can set the monitor to be turned on or off automatically at a specified time. Note Setting the clock is necessary in order to use the various timer features of the product. Three different On/Off Timer Settings can be made.
Adjusting the LCD Display Blue Screen If no signal is being received or the signal is very weak, a blue screen automatically replaces the noisy picture background. If you wish to continue viewing the poor picture, you must set the "Blue screen"...
Adjusting the LCD Display Light Effect You can turn on/off the LED on the front of monitor according to the situation. Use it for saving power or when the LED dazzles your eyes. • Off : LED will not come on. •...
Adjusting the LCD Display Energy Saving This feature adjusts the brightness of the TV in order to reduce power consumption. When watching TV at night, set the "Energy Saving" mode option to "High" to reduce eye fatigue as well as power consumption.
Adjusting the LCD Display AV Color System Normally the TV can receive image and sound with good quality when in the mode Auto. This mode detects the signal color system automatically. In case of some signal reception with color unsatisfactory, select the Color System Mode to PAL- M, PAL-N or NTSC.
Adjusting the LCD Display Source List Use to select PC, TV or other external input source connected to the Monitor.Use to select the screen of your choice. The direct button on the remote control is "SOURCE" button. • PC / DVI / TV / AV / S-Video / Component / HDMI MENU →...
Do not use benzene, thinner or other flammable substan- ces, or a wet cloth. • We recommend a Samsung cleansing agent is used to pre- vent damage to the screen. 2. Maintaining the Flat Panel Display Screen. Clean with a soft cloth (cotton flannel) smoothly.
Troubleshooting • Never use acetone, benzene or thinner. (They may cause flaws or deformation of the screen sur- face.) • The user will be required to pay costs and related expenses for repair of damages caused by improper cleaning and usage.
Troubleshooting TV Mode TV screen is blurred or shows noise signals. Check if the TV antenna connector is securely connected to the external antenna.(Refer to Connecting TV) TV signal is not received Select "Auto Program" to configure the channel system automatically. (Refer to the Auto Pro- gram) 2.
Troubleshooting The monitor is currently saving the changes made in settings to the OSD memory. The screen is blank and the power indicator light blinks every 0.5 or 1 seconds. The monitor is using its power management system. Press a key on the keyboard. The screen is blank and is blinking.
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Troubleshooting Note that video card support can vary, depending on the version of the driver used. (Refer to the computer or the video card manual for details.) How can I adjusts the resolution? Windows XP: Set the resolution in the Control Panel → Appearance and Themes → Display → Settings. Windows ME/2000: Set the resolution in the Control Panel →...
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Therefore, to enjoy the full benefits of digital TV, it is better to purchase an HD digital TV. (At present, all digital TVs from Samsung Electronics have the 16:9 wide aspect ratio.) Can I watch digital TV broadcasting with an analog TV? The analog TV cannot interpret digital signals.
Specifications General General Model Name SyncMaster T200M LCD Panel Size 20 inchs (51 cm) Display area 433.44 mm (H) x 270.9 mm (V) Pixel Pitch 0.258 mm (H) x 0.258 mm (V) Synchronization Horizontal 30 ~ 81 kHz Vertical 56 ~ 75 Hz Display Color 16.7M...
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This monitor is EPA ENERGY STAR compliant and EN- ERGY2000 compliant when used with a computer equipped with VESA DPM functionality. ® As an ENERGY STAR Partner, SAMSUNG has determined ® that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.
Specifications Preset Timing Modes If the signal transferred from the computer is the same as the following Preset Timing Modes, the screen will be adjusted automatically. However, if the signal differs, the screen may go blank while the power LED is on. Refer to the video card manual and adjusts the screen as follows. Display Mode Horizontal Vertical Fre-...
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Specifications LCD Panel Pixel Pitch 0.282 mm (H) x 0.282 mm (V) Synchronization Horizontal 30 ~ 81 kHz Vertical 56 ~ 75 Hz Display Color 16.2M Resolution Optimum resolution 1680 x 1050 @ 60 Hz Maximum resolution 1680 x 1050 @ 60 Hz Input Signal, Terminated RGB Analog, DVI(Digital Visual Interface) 0.7 Vp-p ±5 %...
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This monitor is EPA ENERGY STAR compliant and EN- ERGY2000 compliant when used with a computer equipped with VESA DPM functionality. ® As an ENERGY STAR Partner, SAMSUNG has determined ® that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. Preset Timing Modes If the signal transferred from the computer is the same as the following Preset Timing Modes, the screen will be adjusted automatically.
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Specifications Display Mode Horizontal Vertical Fre- Pixel Clock Sync Polarity Frequency quency (Hz) (MHz) (H/V) (kHz) MAC, 1152 x 870 68.681 75.062 100.000 VESA, 640 x 480 37.861 72.809 31.500 VESA, 640 x 480 37.500 75.000 31.500 VESA, 800 x 600 37.879 60.317 40.000...
Information For Better Display Adjust the computer resolution and screen injection rate (refresh rate) on the computer as described below to enjoy the best picture quality. You can have an uneven picture quality on screen if the best picture quality is not provided for TFT-LCD. •...
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Information Warranty Warranty does not cover any damage caused by image retention. Burn-in is not covered by the warranty. What is Image retention ? During normal operation of a LCD panel, pixel image retention doesn't occur. However, if the same image is displayed for a long time, a slight difference in electric charge accumu- lates between the two electrodes which encase the liquid crystal.
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Information • Avoid: Colors with big difference in luminance (Black & White, Grey) • Recommended settings: Bright colors with little difference in luminance • Change the characters color and background color every 30 minutes • Every 30 minutes, change the characters with movement. The best way to protect your monitor from Image retention is to set your PC or System to operate a Screen Saver program when you are not using it.
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Information Our LCD Monitor satisfies ISO13406-2 Pixel fault Class II...
Appendix Contact SAMSUNG WORLDWIDE Note If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center. North America U.S.A 1-800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) http://www.samsung.com/us CANADA 1-800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) http://www.samsung.com/ca MEXICO 01-800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) http://www.samsung.com/mx Latin America ARGENTINE 0800-333-3733 http://www.samsung.com/ar BRAZIL 0800-124-421 http://www.samsung.com/br...
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Appendix Asia Pacific NEW ZEALAND 0800 SAMSUNG (0800 726 http://www.samsung.com/nz 786) PHILIPPINES 1800-10-SAMSUNG(726-7864) http://www.samsung.com/ph SINGAPORE 1800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) http://www.samsung.com/sg THAILAND 1800-29-3232, 02-689-3232 http://www.samsung.com/th TAIWAN 0800-329-999 http://www.samsung.com/tw VIETNAM 1 800 588 889 http://www.samsung.com/vn Middle East & Africa SOUTH AFRICA 0860-SAMSUNG(726-7864) http://www.samsung.com/za TURKEY 444 77 11 http://www.samsung.com/tr...
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Channel Fine Tuning This feature allows the viewer to fine-tune the TV channel to ob- tain the best viewing conditions. The Samsung LCD TV has both automatic and manual channel fine-tuning features to enable the viewer to adjust their desired settings.
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Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is strictly forbidden. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or con- sequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material.
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Appendix ® STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. All other product names mentioned herein may be the trade- marks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.