User manual
SyncMaster
S19B150B
S24B150BL
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.
BN46-00192E-01
Table Of Contents
BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT
PREPARATIONS
CONNECTING AND USING A SOURCE DEVICE
7Copyright
7Icons used in this manual
7Symbols for safety precautions
8Cleaning
8Cleaning
9Securing the Installation Space
9Precautions for storage
10 Safety Precautions
10Electricity and Safety
11Installation and Safety
13Operation and Safety
17Correct posture to use the product
18Checking the Contents
18Removing the Packaging
19Checking the Components
20 Parts
20 Frontal Buttons
22 Reverse Side
23 Installation
23Attaching the Stand
24Adjusting the Product Tilt
24Anti-theft Lock
25 Before Connecting
25 Pre-connection Checkpoints
25Connecting the Power
26Connecting and Using a PC
26Connecting to a PC
27Driver Installation
28Setting Optimum Resolution
29Changing the Resolution Using a PC
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SCREEN SETUP
CONFIGURING TINT
32 Brightness
32 Configuring Brightness
33 Contrast
33 Configuring Contrast
34 Sharpness
34 Configuring Sharpness
35 SAMSUNG MAGIC Bright
35 Configuring SAMSUNG MAGIC Bright
36 Coarse
36 Adjusting Coarse
37 Fine
37 Adjusting Fine
38 SAMSUNG MAGIC Color
38 Configuring SAMSUNG MAGIC Color
39 Red
39 Configuring Red
40 Green
40 Configuring Green
41 Blue
41 Configuring Blue
42 Color Tone
42 Configuring the Color Tone Settings
43 Gamma
43 Configuring Gamma
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RESIZING OR RELOCATING THE SCREEN
SETUP AND
RESET
44 H-Position & V-Position
44 Configuring H-Position & V-Position
45 Image Size
45 Changing the Image Size
46 Menu H-Position & Menu V-Position
46Configuring Menu H-Position & Menu V- Position
47 Reset
47 Initializing Settings (Reset)
48 Language
48 Changing the Language
49 Eco Saving
49 Configuring Eco Saving
50 Off Timer On/Off
50 Configuring Off Timer On/Off
51 Off Timer Setting
51 Configuring Off Timer Setting
52 PC/AV Mode
52 Configuring PC/AV Mode
53 Key Repeat Time
53 Configuring Key Repeat Time
54 Customized Key
54 Configuring Customized Key
55 Auto Source
55 Configuring Auto Source
56 Display Time
56 Configuring Display Time
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INFORMATION MENU AND OTHERS
INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
SPECIFICATIONS
APPENDIX
57 Menu Transparency
57 Changing Menu Transparency
58 INFORMATION
58 Displaying INFORMATION
59 Magic Tune
59What is MagicTune?
59Installing the Software
60Removing the Software
61 MultiScreen
61Installing the Software
62Removing the Software
63Requirements Before Contacting Samsung Customer Service Center
63 Testing the Product
63 Checking the Resolution and Frequency
63 Check the following.
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67 General
69PowerSaver
70Standard Signal Mode Table
73 Contact SAMSUNG WORLDWIDE
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78Responsibility for the Pay Service (Cost to Customers)
78 Not a product defect
78 A Product damage caused by customer's fault
78 Others
79 Correct Disposal
79Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)
80 Terminology
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Before Using the Product
Copyright
The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice to improve quality.
© 2012 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.
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 center 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.
Icons used in this manual
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Symbols for safety precautions
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Before Using the Product
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 screen using a clean, soft and dry cloth.
z Do not apply a cleaning agent that contains alcohol, solvent, or surfactant to the monitor.
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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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Before Using the Product
Securing the Installation Space
zEnsure 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 exterior may differ depending on the product.
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Precautions for storage
Be sure to contact Samsung Customer Service Center (page 73) if the inside of the monitor needs
cleaning. (Service fee will be charged.)
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Safety Precautions
Electricity and Safety
The following images are for reference only. Real-life situations may differ from what is shown in the
images.
Warning
Do not use a damaged power cord or plug, or a loose power socket. z An electric shock or fire may result.
Do not plug many products into the same power socket. z Otherwise, the socket may overheat and cause a fire.
Do not touch the power plug with wet hands. z Otherwise, an electric shock may result.
Insert the power plug all the way in so it is not loose. z An unstable connection may cause a fire.
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Ensure you 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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Before Using the Product
Caution
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Installation and Safety
Warning
DO NOT PLACE CANDLES, INSECT REPELLANTS OR CIGARETTES ON TOP OF THE PRODUCT. DO NOT INSTALL THE PRODUCT NEAR HEAT SOURCES.
z Otherwise, a fire may result.
Avoid installing the product in a narrow space with bad ventilation, such as a bookshelf or wall closet.
z 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.
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Before Using the Product
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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.
z The product may fall and injure children.
Edible oil, such as soybean oil, can damage or deform the product. Do not install the product in a kitchen or near a kitchen counter.
Caution
Take care not to drop the product when moving it.
z Otherwise, product failure or personal injury may result.
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Do not set down the product on its front.
z 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.
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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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Before Using the Product
Put down the product carefully.
z The product may fall and break or cause a personal injury.
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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.
z Be sure to consult Samsung Customer Service Center (page 73) before installation if you want to install the product at such a place.
Operation and Safety
Warning
High voltage runs through the product. Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the product on your own.
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An electric shock or fire may result.
Contact Samsung Customer Service Center (page 73) 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.
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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 (page
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zAn electric shock or fire may result.
Do not let children hang from the product or climb on top of it.
z 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 73).
z Otherwise, an electric shock or fire may result.
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Before Using the Product
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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.
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GAS
Do not move the product by pulling the power cord or any cable.
zOtherwise, the 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 pulling the power cord or any cable.
zOtherwise, the 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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Before Using the Product
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.
z 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 73).
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.
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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 73).
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.
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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Before Using the Product
Do not let water enter the DC power adapter or get the adapter wet. z An electric shock or fire may result.
z Avoid 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. z Otherwise, a fire may result.
Keep the DC power adapter in a well-ventilated area.
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Looking at the screen too close for an extended period of time can deteriorate your eyesight.
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Do not hold the monitor upside-down or move it by holding the stand. z The product may fall and break or cause a personal injury.
Do not use humidifiers or stoves around the product. z An electric shock or fire may result.
Rest your eyes for more than 5 minutes for every 1 hour of product use. z Eye fatigue will be relieved.
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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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Before Using the Product
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Tilting the product excessively may cause it to fall and result in personal injury.
Do not place heavy objects on the product.
z Product failure or personal injure may result.
Correct posture to use the product
Use the product in the correct posture as follows.
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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.
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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.
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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1Preparations
1.1.2 Checking the Components
z Contact 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
Quick setup guide |
Warranty card |
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Power cable |
DC power adapter |
D-SUB cable (optional) |
DVI cable (optional) |
Stand |
Stand Connector |
Components may vary depending on the country.
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1Preparations
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.
Key Guide
SAMSUNG
SAMSUNG
MAGIC |
AUTO |
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This is a touch-type button. Tap the button lightly with a finger.
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zOpen or close the onscreen display (OSD) menu, or return to the parent menu.
zOSD control lock: Maintain the current settings, or lock the OSD control to prevent unintended changes to settings.
Enable: To lock the OSD control, press the [MENU] button for 10 seconds.
Disable: To unlock the locked OSD control, press the [MENU] button for more than 10 seconds.
MENU
If the OSD control is locked,
zBrightness and Contrast, MAGICSAMSUNGBright can be adjusted, and
INFORMATION can be viewed.
zThe Customized Key function can be used by pressing the [ 
] button. (The Customized Key function specified before the OSD
control was locked is available even when the OSD control is locked.)
Configure Customized Key and press [
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MAGICSAMSUNGBright - Eco Saving - Image Size
To configure Customized Key, go to SETUP&RESET →
Customized Key and select the mode you want.
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1Preparations
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Turn the screen on or off.
The power indicator will be lit when the product is operating normally.
To reduce power consumption, it is best to remove the power cable
(Power lamp)
when you will not be using the product for an extended period of time.
When a control button on the product is pressed, the Key Guide will be displayed before the onscreen menu opens. (The guide shows the function of the button pressed.)
Key Guide To access the onscreen menu when the guide is displayed, press the corresponding button again.
The Key Guide may vary depending on the function or product model.
Refer to the actual product.
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1Preparations
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.
DC 14V |
DVI IN |
RGB IN |
DC 14V |
DVI IN |
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1Preparations
1.3Installation
1.3.1 Attaching the Stand
Before assembling the product, place the product down on a flat and stable surface so that the screen
is facing downwards.
Insert the Stand Connector into the Stand in the direction shown by the figure.
Place a soft cloth over the table to protect the product and place the product onto the cloth so that the front of the product is facing downwards.
Check if the Stand Connector is firmly connected.
Hold the main body of the product with your hand as shown by the figure.
Push the assembled stand into the main body in the direction of the arrow as shown in the figure.
Turn the connecting screw at the bottom of the stand fully so that it is completely fixed.
- Caution
Do not hold the product upside down only by the stand.
The color and shape of parts may differ from what is shown. Specifications are subject to change
without notice to improve quality.
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1Preparations
1.3.2 Adjusting the Product Tilt
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Hold the lower part of the product and adjust the tilt carefully.
1.3.3 Anti-theft 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. The lock device is sold separately.
The color and shape of parts may differ from what is shown. Specifications are subject to change
without notice to improve quality.
To lock an anti-theft locking device:
1Fix the cable of your anti-theft locking device to a heavy object such as a desk.
2Put one end of the cable through the loop on the other end.
3Insert the locking device into the anti-theft lock slot at the back of the product.
4Lock the locking device.
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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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2Connecting and Using a Source Device
2.1Before Connecting
2.1.1 Pre-connection Checkpoints
zBefore connecting a source device, read the user manual provided with it.
The number and locations of ports on source devices may differ from device to device.
zDo not connect the power cable until all connections are completed. Connecting the power cable during connection may damage the product.
zCheck the types of ports at the back of the product you want to connect.
2.2Connecting the Power
zConnect the power adapter to [DC] jack on the rear of the product. Connect the power cord to the adapter and wall socket. (The input voltage is switched automatically.)
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