Samsung S23A950 User Manual

User Manual

SyncMaster

S23A950D / S27A950D

The color and the appearance may differ depending on the product, and the specifications are subject to change without prior notice to improve the performance.

BN46-00035A-07

Before Using the Product

Copyright

The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice to improve quality.

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.

An 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).

The amount of such administration charge will be advised to you before any work or home visit is carried out.

Icons used in this manual

The following images are for reference only. Real-life situations may differ from what is shown in the images.

Symbols for safety precautions

A serious or fatal injury may result if instructions are not followed.

Warning

	Caution	Personal injury or damage to properties may result if instructions are
	Caution	not followed.
		not followed.

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Activities marked by this symbol are prohibited.

Instructions marked by this symbol must be followed.

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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.

 Do not apply a cleaning agent that contains alcohol, solvent, or surfactant to the monitor.

Do 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

Ensure some space around the product for ventilation. An internal temperature rise may cause fire and damage the product. Be sure to allow the amount of space as shown below or greater when installing the product.

The appearance may differ depending on the product.

	10 cm
10 cm	10 cm

10 cm

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 (page 81) if the inside of the monitor needs cleaning. (service fee will be charged).

Safety Precautions

Electricity and Safety

The following images are for reference only. Real-life situations may differ from what is shown in the images.

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Warning

Do not use a damaged power cord or plug, or a loose power socket.

 An electric shock or fire may result.

Do not plug many products into the same power socket.

 Otherwise, the socket may overheat and cause a fire.

Do not touch the power plug with wet hands.

 Otherwise, an electric shock may result.

Insert the power plug all the way in so it is not loose.

 An unstable connection may cause a fire.

Connect the power plug to a grounded power socket (type 1 insulated devices only).

An 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.

A damaged power cord may cause an electric shock or fire.

Do not place the power cord or product near heat sources.

An electric shock or fire may result.

Remove foreign substances such as dust around the plug pins and power socket with a dry cloth.

Otherwise, a fire may result.

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Caution

	Do not unplug the power cord when the product is in use.
	 The product may become damaged by an electric shock.
	Do not use the power cord for products other than authorized products supplied
	by Samsung.
!	 An electric shock or fire may result.
!
	Keep the power socket where the power cord is connected unobstructed.
	 If 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.

 An electric shock or fire may result.

Installation

Warning

DO NOT PLACE CANDLES,INSECT REPELLANTS OR CIGARETTES ON TOP OF THE PRODUCT.DO NOT INSTALL THE PRODUCT NEAR HEAT SOURCES.

 Otherwise, a fire may result.

Avoid installing the product in a narrow space with bad ventilation, such as a bookshelf or wall closet.

 Otherwise, 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.

!	 Children may suffocate.

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Do not install the product on an unstable or vibrating surface (insecure shelf, sloped surface, etc.).

The product may fall and break or cause a personal injury.

Using 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.

An electric shock or fire may result.

Do not expose the product to direct sunlight, heat, or a hot object such as a stove.

Otherwise, the product lifespan may be reduced, or a fire may result.

Do not install the product within the reach of young children.

The product may fall and injure children.

Caution

Take care not to drop the product when moving it.

 Otherwise, product failure or personal injury may result.

Do not set down the product on its front.

 The 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.

 The product may fall and break or cause a personal injury.

Install the product only on cabinets or shelves of the right size.

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Put down the product carefully.

 The product may fall and break or cause a personal injury.

SAMSUNG

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.

Be sure to consult Samsung Customer Service Center (page 81) before installation if you want to install the product at such a place.

Operation

Warning

High voltage runs through the product. Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the product on your own.



An electric shock or fire may result.

Contact Samsung Customer Service Center (page 81) 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.

Otherwise, 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 (page 81).

An electric shock or fire may result.

Do not let children hang from the product or climb on top of it.

 The 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 (page 81).

 Otherwise, 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.

 The 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.

!	 An electric shock or fire may result.

Do not drop objects on the product or apply impact.

 An electric shock or fire may result.

GAS

Do not move the product by pulling the power cord or any cable.

Otherwise, 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.

Sparks can cause an explosion or fire.

During 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.

Otherwise, 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.

An explosion or fire may result.

Ensure the vents are not blocked by tablecloths or curtains.

Otherwise, a fire may result from an increased internal temperature.

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Do not insert a metallic object (a chopstick, coin, hair pin, etc.) or inflammable

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object (paper, match, etc.) into the vent or ports of the product.

 If 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 (page 81).

Product 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.



If 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 (page 81).

Product failure, an electric shock or fire may result.

Caution

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Leaving the screen fixed on a stationary image for an extended period of time may cause afterimage burn-in or defective pixels.

If 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).

Otherwise, a fire may result from accumulated dust, overheating, an electric shock, or electric leakage.

Use the product at the recommended resolution and frequency.

Your eyesight may deteriorate.

Do not put DC power adapters together.

Otherwise, a fire may result.

Remove the plastic bag from the DC power adapter before you use it.

Otherwise, a fire may result.

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Do not let water enter the DC power device or get the device wet.

 An electric shock or fire may result.

 Avoid using the product outdoors where it can be exposed to rain or snow.

Be 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.

 Otherwise, 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.

 The product may fall and break or cause a personal injury.

Do not use humidifiers or stoves around the product.

 An electric shock or fire may result.

Rest your eyes for more than 5 minutes for every 1 hour of product use.

 Eye 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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Exercise caution when adjusting the product angle or stand height.

	
!	

Otherwise, children's fingers or hands may become stuck and injured.

Tilting the product excessively may cause it to fall and result in personal injury.

Do not place heavy objects on the product.

 Product failure or personal injure may result.

Correct posture to use the product

Use the product in the correct posture as follows:



Straighten your back.

Allow 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.

Adjust the angle so light does not reflect on the screen.

Keep your forearms perpendicular to your upper arms and level with the back of your hands.

Keep your elbows at about a right angle.

Adjust 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.

Caution

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PREPARATIONS

2Copyright

2Icons used in this manual

2Symbols for safety precautions

4Cleaning

5Securing the Installation Space

5Precautions for storage

5Safety Precautions

5Electricity and Safety

7Installation

9Operation

13 Correct posture to use the product

19 Checking the Contents

19Removing the Packaging

20Checking the Components

21 Parts

21 Frontal Buttons

23Reverse Side

24Tidying Up the Connected Cables

24Kensington Lock

25Adjusting the Product Tilt

26 3D

263D Mode

27Depth

28L/R Change

28 3D→2D

29 Standard HDMI-Compatible Formats

29Resolution Supported for PC Input (via the HDMI Port)

30Playing 3D Games on a PC

31Precautions when Viewing 3D Video

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CONNECTING AND USING A SOURCE DEVICE

SCREEN SETUP

CONFIGURING TINT

32 Before Connecting

32 Pre-connection Checkpoints

32Connecting the Power

33Connecting and Using a PC

33 Connecting to a PC

35Driver Installation

36Setting Optimum Resolution

37Changing the Resolution Using a PC

39 Connecting to a Video Device

39 Connection Using the HDMI Cable

39Connecting Headphones

40MAGIC

40SAMSUNG MAGIC Angle

41SAMSUNG MAGIC Bright

42Configuring SAMSUNG MAGIC Color

43 Brightness

43 Configuring Brightness

43 Contrast

44 Configuring Contrast

44 Sharpness

44 Configuring Sharpness

45 Response Time

45 Configuring Response Time

45 HDMI Black Level

47 Red

47 Configuring Red

47 Green

47 Configuring Green

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RESIZING OR RELOCATING THE SCREEN

SETUP AND RESET

Blue

Configuring Blue

Color Tone

Configuring the Color Tone Settings

Gamma

Configuring Gamma

Image Size

Changing the Image Size

H-Position

Configuring H-Position

V-Position

Configuring V-Position

Menu H-Position

Configuring Menu H-Position

Menu V-Position

Configuring Menu V-Position

ECO

Eco Motion Sensor

Eco Light Sensor

Eco Saving

Eco Icon Display

Menu Transparency

Changing Menu Transparency

Language

Changing the Language

PC/AV Mode

Configuring PC/AV Mode Settings

Auto Source

Configuring Auto Source

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INFORMATION MENU AND OTHERS

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

SPECIFICATIONS

63 Display Time

63 Configuring Display Time

64 Key Repeat Time

64 Configuring Key Repeat Time

65 Customized Key

65 Configuring Customized Key

65 Off Timer On/Off

65 Configuring Off Timer On/Off

66 Off Timer Setting

66 Configuring Off Timer Setting

67 Reset

67 Initializing Settings (Reset)

68 INFORMATION

68 Displaying INFORMATION

68Configuring Brightness in the Startup Screen

68Configuring Volume in the Startup Screen

70Requirements Before Contacting Samsung Customer Service Center

70 Testing the Product

70 Checking the Resolution and Frequency

70 Check the followings.

Q & A

75General

76PowerSaver

78 Standard Signal Mode Table

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APPENDIX

INDEX

81 Contact SAMSUNG WORLDWIDE

86Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) - Europe only

87Terminology

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1Preparations

1.1Checking 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.

2 Remove the Styrofoam from the product.

3 Check the components and remove the Styrofoam and plastic bag.

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The appearance of actual components may differ from the image shown.

This image is for reference only.

4 Store the box in a dry area so that it can be used when moving the product in the future.

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1.1.2 Checking the Components

 Contact the dealer from whom you purchased the product if any item is missing.

The appearance of the components and items sold separately may differ from the image shown.

Components

Quick Setup Guide

Warranty

User Manual

(Not available in some locations)

Cleaning cloth

Power cable

DC power adapter

3D Glasses & 3D Glasses User	DVI-Dual cable	Wire holders
Manual



Components may differ in different locations.

The cleaning cloth is only supplied with the black high-glossy model.

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1.2Parts

1.2.1 Frontal Buttons

The color and shape of parts may differ from what is shown. Specifications are subject to change without notice to improve quality.



If the MENU button is not visible, lightly tap the area around the [] button. The MENU button will become visible.

The onscreen display menu only appears when the MENU button light is lit.

The button light will remain on for 10 seconds and then dim.

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1Preparations

Icons	Description

	 Open or close the onscreen display (OSD) menu, or return to the last
	menu.
	 OSD control lock: Maintain the current settings, or lock the OSD
	control to prevent unintended changes to settings.
	To lock the OSD control, press the MENU button [m ] for five
	seconds.
m	To unlock the locked OSD control, press the MENU button [m ] for
	more than five seconds.

If the OSD control is locked,

Brightness, Contrast and 3D can be adjusted, and INFORMATION can be viewed.

The function that was configured as Customized Key before locking the OSD control can be used by pressing the [ ] button.

Confirm a menu selection.

Pressing the [ ] button when the OSD menu is not displayed will change the input source (Digital/HDMI/DP). If you power on the product or change the input source by pressing the [ ] button, a message that shows the changed input source will appear at the top left corner of the screen.

Move to the upper or lower menu or adjust the value for an option on the

OSD menu.

Move to the left or right menu or adjust the value for an option on the

OSD menu.

Configure Customized Key and press []. The following options will be enabled.

3D - ECO - MAGIC - Image Size

 To configure Customized Key, go to SETUP&RESET → Customized Key and select the mode you want.

Turn the screen on or off.

The power indicator will be lit when the product is operating normally.

 This is a touch-type button. Tap the button lightly with a finger.

 Refer to "10.2 PowerSaver" for details about the power-saving function.

To reduce power consumption, it is best to remove the power cable when you will not be using the product for an extended period of time.

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1.2.2 Reverse Side

The color and shape of parts may differ from what is shown. Specifications are subject to change

without notice to improve quality.

DISPLAYPORT IN	DVI IN	HDMI IN	DC 14V

Port	Description
	Connects to a source device using an DP cable.
	Connects to a source device via a DVI cable.
	Connects to a source device using an HDMI cable.
	Connects to an audio output device such as headphones.
	Connects to the DC power adapter.

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1.2.3Tidying Up the Connected Cables

Tidy up the cables using the cable holder on the back of the stand.

The color and shape of parts may differ from what is shown. Specifications are subject to change

without notice to improve quality.

1.2.4 Kensington Lock

An anti-theft lock allows you to use the product securely even in public places.

The locking device shape and locking method depend on the manufacturer. Refer to the user guide provided with your anti-theft locking device for details.

To lock an anti-theft locking device:

1Fix the cable of your anti-theft locking device to a heavy object such as a desk.

Put one end of the cable through the loop on the other end.

Insert the locking device into the anti-theft lock slot at the back of the product.

Lock the locking device.



An anti-theft locking device can be purchased separately.

Refer to the user guide provided with your anti-theft locking device for details.

Anti-theft locking devices can be purchased at electronics retailers or online.

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1.2.5 Adjusting the Product Tilt

The color and shape of parts may differ from what is shown. Specifications are subject to change without notice to improve quality.

20°



You can adjust the tilt of your monitor.

Hold the lower part of the product and adjust the tilt carefully.

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23D

This feature allows you to view 3D content such as 3D movies. You can view 3D content

using(SyncMaster-dedicated) Samsung 3D glasses.

2.13D

 You can purchase "SyncMaster-dedicated 3D glasses (model name: SSG-M3750CR)" separately. Contact the dealer you purchased the product from for details about purchasing the 3D glasses.

The product may not be compatible with 3D glasses other than the model specified above.

Power off the 3D glasses if you will not be using them. Otherwise, the battery life will decrease.

When you configure the display settings initially, change the frequency to 120Hz using the display settings menu on the Windows desktop.

*System requirements to play 3D PC games

	Recomme		Operating
Basic Video Signal	nded		systems
	connection		supported

If an AMD HD5000 series	DVI-D	Display images in	Windows 7,	Recomme
graphics card or higher is used		FullHD Real 120Hz	Vista	nded
		mode

Other graphics cards, such as	DVI-D	Display images in	Windows 7,
an nVIDIA graphics card or a		Side-by-side 60Hz	Vista, XP
graphics card lower than AMD		mode
HD5000 series

Important Health and Safety Information about Watching 3D Content

Warning. Please read the following safety information carefully before you use the 3D function.

Some viewers may experience dizziness, nausea or headaches when viewing 3D video. If this occurs, stop viewing 3D video immediately, take off the 3D glasses, and rest.

Viewing 3D video for an extended period of time may cause eye fatigue. If you experience eye fatigue, stop viewing 3D video, take off the 3D glasses, and rest.

Children must be constantly monitored by adults when using the 3D function. If your child shows any symptom such as eye fatigue, headache, dizziness, or nausea, stop the child from watching 3D video immediately to rest.

Do not use the 3D glasses for other purposes such as general eyeglasses, sunglasses, protective goggles, etc.

Do not use the 3D function or 3D glasses while moving. You may trip or fall and become injured.