SyncMaster 173T/193T/170N/171N/172N/173N/174T 191N/192N/193N/191T plus/153T/150N/151N/152N Main Page Safety Instructions Notational Power Installation Cleaning Other Introduction Unpacking Front Rear Setup Connecting Your Monitor Installing the Monitor Driver Automatic Manual Installing VESA compliant mounting On-Screen Display Troubleshooting Check List Q&A Self-Test Feature Check Specifications General Specifications PowerSaver Preset Display Modes Information Service Terms Regulatory Natural Color For Better Display Authority Notational Power Installation Clean Other Failure to follow directions noted by this symbol could result in bodily harm or damage to equipment. Prohibited Important to read and understand at all times Do not disassemble Disconnect the plug from the outlet Do not touch Grounding to prevent an electric shock When not used for extended periods of time, set your PC to DPMS. If using a screen saver, set it to the active screen mode. Notational Power Installation Clean Other Do not use a damaged or loose plug. This may cause an electric shock or fire. Do not pull the plug out by the wire nor touch the plug with wet hands. This may cause an electric shock or fire. Use only a properly grounded plug and reoeptacle. An improper ground may cause electric shock or equipment damage. Do not excessively bend the plug and wire nor place heavy objects upon them, which could cause damage. Failure to do so may cause an electric shock or fire. Disconnect the plug from the outlet during storms or lightening or if it is not used for a long period of time. Failure to do so may cause an electric shock or fire. Do not connect too many extension cords or plugs to an outlet. This may cause a fire. Do not cover the vents on the monitor cabinet. Bad ventilation may cause a breakdown or fire. Notational Power Installation Clean Other Put your monitor in a location with low humidity and a minimum of dust. An electric shock or fire could result inside the monitor. Do not drop the monitor when moving it. This may cause damage to the product or human body. Place the monitor on a flat and stable surface. The monitor can cause injury by falling. Set down the monitor carefully. It could be damaged or broken. Do not place the monitor face down. The CDT surface may be damaged. When cleaning the monitor case or the surface of the TFT-LCD, wipe with a slightly moistened, soft fabric. Notational Power Installation Do not spray detergent directly on the monitor. Clean Other Use the recommended detergent with a smooth cloth. If the connector between the plug and the pin is dusty or dirty, clean it properly with a dry cloth. A dirty connector can cause an electric shock or fire. Do not set a glass of water, chemicals or any small metal objects on the monitor. This may cause damage, electric shock or a fire. If a foreign substance gets into the monitor, disconnect the plug and then contact a service center. Do not remove cover(or back). No user serviceable parts inside. This may cause an electric shock or a fire. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. Notational Power Installation Clean Other If your 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. This may cause an electric shock or a fire. Do not place any heavy objects on the monitor. This may cause an electric shock or a fire. For each hour of looking at the monitor, you should let your eyes rest for 5 minutes. This will reduce eye fatigue. Do not use or store inflammable substances near the monitor. This may cause an explosion or fire. Do not try to move the monitor by pulling on the wire or the signal cable. This may cause a breakdown, electric shock or a fire due to damage to the cable. Do not move the monitor right or left by pulling only the wire or the signal cable. This may cause a breakdown, electric shock or a fire due to damage to the cable. Never insert anything metallic into the monitor openings. This may cause an electric shock, fire or injury. Keep all power adaptors apart. Possible fire hazard. Keep power adaptor away from any other heat source. Possible fire hazard. Remove and discard vinyl bag from power adaptor before use. Possible fire hazard. Always keep power adaptor in well-ventilated area. If you view a fixed screen for an extended period of time, residual image or blurriness may appear. Change the mode to energy save or set a screensaver to moving picture when you need to be away from the monitor for an extended period of time. SyncMaster 173T/193T/191T plus/153T/174T Monitor andt Stand Power Cord Unpacking Front Rear Signal Cable DVI Cable(Option) Please make sure the following items are included with your monitor. If any items are missing, contact your dealer. Quick Setup Guide Warranty Card (Not available in all locations) User's Guide and Driver Installation CD Pivot S/W CD(Option) For Multimedia model (Option) Multimedia Speaker Stand Sound Cable SyncMaster 170N/171N/172N/173N/191N/192N/193N/150N/151N/152N Monitor and Stand Power Cord Unpacking Front Rear Signal Cable Quick Setup Guide Please make sure the following items are included with your monitor. If any items are missing, contact your dealer. Warranty Card (Not available in all locations) User's Guide and Driver Installation CD Pivot S/W CD(Option) For Multimedia model (Option) Multimedia Speaker Stand Sound Cable SyncMaster 173T/193T/191T plus/153T/174T Unpacking Front Rear Use this button to auto adjustment direct access. Use this button to Exit the active menu or the OSD. When push the 'Source' button, then Selects the Video signal while the OSD is off. (When the Source button is pressed to change the input mode, a message appears in the center of the screen displaying the current mode -- analog or digital input signal.) Note:If you select the Digital mode, you must connect your monitor to the graphic card with a digital port using the DVI cable. 3. MagicBright button MagicBright is a new feature providing optimum viewing environment depending on the contents of the image you are watching. Currently three different modes are available: Text, Internet, and Entertain. Each mode has its own preconfigured brightness value. You can easily select one of three settings by simply pressing MagicBright control buttons. These buttons allow you to highlight and adjust items in the menu. 4. Adjust buttons Use this button to open the OSD and activate a highlighted menu item. 5. Menu button Use this button to turn the monitor on and off. 6. Power button This light glows green during normal operation, and blinks green once as the 7. Power indicator monitor saves your adjustments. 1. Auto button 2. Exit button Source button Note: See PowerSaver described in the manual for further information regarding power saving functions. For energy conservation, turn your monitor OFF when it is not needed, or when leaving it unattended for long periods. SyncMaster 170N/171N/172N/173N/191N/192N/193N/150N/151N/152N Unpacking Front Rear Use this button to auto adjustment direct access. 1. Auto button Use this button to Exit the active menu or the OSD. 2. Exit button 3. MagicBright button MagicBright is a new feature providing optimum viewing environment depending on the contents of the image you are watching. Currently three different modes are available: Text, Internet, and Entertain. Each mode has its own preconfigured brightness value. You can easily select one of three settings by simply pressing MagicBright control buttons. These buttons allow you to highlight and adjust items in the menu. 4. Adjust buttons Use this button to open the OSD and activate a highlighted menu item. 5. Menu button Use this button to turn the monitor on and off. 6. Power button This light glows green during normal operation, and blinks green once as the 7. Power indicator monitor saves your adjustments. Note: See PowerSaver described in the manual for further information regarding power saving functions. For energy conservation, turn your monitor OFF when it is not needed, or when leaving it unattended for long periods. SyncMaster 173T/193T/191T plus/153T/174T Unpacking Front Rear (The configuration at the back of the monitor may vary from product to product.) 1. Power port Connect the power cord for your monitor to the power port on the back of the monitor. 2. AudioPower - Out (Option) Connect the DVI Cable to the DVI Port on the back of your Monitor. 3. DVI port Connect the signal cable to the 15-pin, D-sub connector on the back of 4. Signal port your monitor. Press the button on the bottom rear of the stand in order to lock down 5. Pin the stand. Note : Always have your monitor faced front side down on a level surface (not resting on the stand) before locking it down. Pressing the button while the monitor stand is resting on a flat surface may cause your monitor to topple or fall and cause personal injury and/or damage to the unit. a. Power on/off Switch Note: See Connecting Your Monitor for further information regarding cable connections. SyncMaster 170N/171N/172N/173N/191N/192N/193N/150N/151N/152N Unpacking Front Rear (The configuration at the back of the monitor may vary from product to product.) 1. Power port 2. AudioPower - Out (Option) 3. Signal port 4. Pin Connect the DC Adapter for your monitor to the power port on the back of the monitor. Connect the signal cable to the 15-pin, D-sub connector on the back of your monitor. Press the button on the bottom rear of the stand in order to lock down the stand. Note : Always have your monitor faced front side down on a level surface (not resting on the stand) before locking it down. Pressing the button while the monitor stand is resting on a flat surface may cause your monitor to topple or fall and cause personal injury and/or damage to the unit. a. Power on/off Switch Note: See Connecting Your Monitor for further information regarding cable connections. SyncMaster 173T/193T/191T plus/153T/174T Connecting Your Monitor Installing the Monitor Driver Installing VESA compliant mounting Setup-General 1. 2-1. 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. Using the D-sub (Analogue) connector on the video card. Connect the signal cable to the 15-pin, D-sub connector on the back of your monitor. Using the DVI (Digital) connector on the video card. Connect the DVI Cable to the DVI Port on the back of your Monitor. Connected to a Macintosh. Connect the monitor to the Macintosh computer using the D-SUB connection cable. In the case of an old model Macintosh, you need to connect the monitor using a special Mac adaptor. Turn on your computer and monitor. If your monitor displays an image, installation is complete. 2-2. 3. 4. 5. You may get a blank screen depending on the type of video card you are using, if you connect simultaneously both the D-sub and DVI cables to one computer. 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. Setup-For Multimedia model (Option) 1. Connect the power cord of the multimedia stand to the multimedia stand power port on the back of the monitor. 2. Connect a sound cable from the input source (sound card,computer,CD-ROM drive). 3. To listen in privacy,connect headphones here. Multimedia Speaker Stand 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Speaker Power Cord On/Off Volume Bass Control Treble Control Stereo Input Jack Headphone Jack SyncMaster 170N/171N/172N/173N/191N/192N/193N/150N/151N/152N Connecting Your Monitor Installing the Monitor Driver Installing VESA compliant mounting Setup-General 1. 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. 2. Connect the signal cable to the 15-pin, D-sub connector on the back of your monitor. 3. Connect the monitor to the Macintosh computer using the D-SUB connection cable. 4. In the case of an old model Macintosh, you need to connect the monitor using a special Mac adaptor. 5. Turn on your computer and monitor. If your monitor displays an image, installation is complete. Setup-For Multimedia model (Option) 1. Connect the power cord of the multimedia stand to the multimedia stand power port on the back of the monitor. 2. Connect a sound cable from the input source (sound card,computer,CD-ROM drive). 3. To listen in privacy,connect headphones here. Multimedia Speaker Stand 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Speaker Power Cord On/Off Volume Bass Control Treble Control Stereo Input Jack Headphone Jack Connecting Your Monitor Installing the Monitor Driver Installing VESA compliant mounting When prompted by the operating system for the monitor driver, insert the CD-ROM included with this monitor. Driver installation is slightly different from one operating system to another. Follow the directions as appropriate for the operating system you have. Prepare a blank disk and download the driver program file at the Internet web site shown here. Internet web site : http://www.samsung-monitor.com/ (Worldwide) http://www.samsungusa.com/monitor/ (USA) http://www.sec.co.kr/monitor/ (Korea) http://www.samsungmonitor.com.cn/ (China) Windows ME 1. Insert CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Click "Windows ME Driver". 3. Choose your monitor model in the model list, then click the "OK" button. 4. Click the "Install" button in the "Warning" window. 5. Monitor driver installation is completed. Windows XP/2000 1. Insert CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Click "Windows XP/2000 Driver". 3. Choose your monitor model in the model list, then click the "OK" button. 4. Click the "Install" button in the "Warning" window. 5. If you can see following "Message" window, then click the "Continue Anyway" button. Then click "OK" button. This monitor driver is under certifying MS logo,and this installation don't damage your system.The certified driver will be posted on Samsung Monitor Homepage http://www.samsung-monitor.com/. 6. Monitor driver installation is completed. Connecting Your Monitor Installing the Monitor Driver Installing VESA compliant mounting When prompted by the operating system for the monitor driver, insert the CD-ROM included with this monitor. Driver installation is slightly different from one operating system to another. Follow the directions as appropriate for the operating system you have. Prepare a blank disk and download the driver program file at the Internet web site shown here. Internet web site : http://www.samsung-monitor.com/ (Worldwide) http://www.samsungusa.com/monitor/ (USA) http://www.sec.co.kr/monitor/ (Korea) http://www.samsungmonitor.com.cn/ (China) Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System 1. Insert CD into the CD-ROM driver. 2. Click "Start" --> "Control Panel" then click the "Appearance and Themes" Icon. 3. Click "Display" icon and choose the "Settings" tab then click "Advanced..". 4. Click the "Properties" button on the "Monitor" tab and select "Driver" tab. 5. Click "Update Driver.." and select "Install from a list or.." then click "Next" button. 6. Select "Don't search ,I will.." then click "Next" and then click "Have disk". 7. Click the "Browse" button then choose A:(D:\Driver) and choose your monitor model in the model list and click the "Next" button. 8. If you can see following "Message" window, then click the "Continue Anyway" button. Then click "OK" button. This monitor driver is under certifying MS logo,and this installation don't damage your system.The certified driver will be posted on Samsung Monitor Homepage http://www.samsung-monitor.com/. 9. Click the "Close" button then click "OK" button continually. 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. 1. Choose "OK" button on the "Insert disk" window. 2. Click the "Browse" button on the "File Needed" window. 3. Choose A:(D:\Driver) then click the "Open" button and then click "OK" button. How to install 1. 2. 3. 4. Click "Start" , "Setting" , "Control Panel". Double click the "Display" Icon. Choose the "Settings" tab and then click "Advanced..". Choose "Monitor". Case1: If the "Properties" button is inactive, it means your monitor is properly configured. Please stop installation Case2: If the "Properties" button is active, click the "Properties" button then follow next steps continually. Click "Driver" and then click on "Update Driver.." then click on the "Next" button. Choose "Display a list of the known drivers for this device so that I can choose a specific driver" then click "Next" and then click "Have disk". Click the "Browse" button then choose A:(D:\Driver). Click the "Open" button, then click "OK" button. Choose your monitor model and click the "Next" button then click "Next" button. Click the "Finish" button then the "Close" button. If you can see the "Digital Signature Not Found" window then click the "Yes"button. And click the "Finish" button then the "Close" button. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Microsoft® Windows® Millennium Operating System 1. Click "Start" , "Setting" , "Control Panel". 2. Double click "Display" icon. 3. Select the "Settings" tab and click "Advanced Properties" button. 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" button. Select "Show all devices" and choose the monitor that corresponds to the one you connected to your computer and click "OK". 11. Continue choosing "Close" button and "OK" button until you close the Display Properties dialogue box. (You can get some other screen for warning message or others, then click the appreciate option for your monitor.) 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Microsoft® Windows® NT Operating System 1. Click Start, Settings, Control Panel, and then double-click Display icon. 2. In Display Registration Information window, click Settings Tab and then click All Display Modes. 3. Select a mode that you wish to use (Resolution, Number of colors and Vertical frequency) and then click OK. 4. Click Apply button if you see the screen working normally after clicking Test. If the screen is not normal, change to a different mode (lower mode of resolution, colors or frequency). Note: If there is no Mode at All Display Modes, select the level of resolution and vertical frequency by referring to the Preset Display Modes in the user guide. Linux Operating System To execute X-Window, you need to make the X86Config file, which is a type of system setting file. Press Enter at the first and the second screen after executing the X86Config file. The third screen is for setting your mouse. Set a mouse for your computer. The next screen is for selecting a keyboard. Set a Keyboard for your computer. The next screen is for setting your monitor. First of all, set a horizontal frequency for your monitor. (You can enter the frequency directly.) 8. Set a vertical frequency for your monitor. (You can enter the frequency directly.) 9. Enter the model name of your monitor. This information will not affect the actual execution of X-Window. 10. You have finished setting up your monitor. Execute X-Window after setting other requested hardware. Align the Mounting Interface Pad with the holes in the Rear Cover Mounting Pad and secure it with the four screws that came with the arm-type base, wall mount hanger or other base. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Connecting Your Monitor Installing the Monitor Driver Removing the base Installing VESA compliant mounting 1. Turn off your monitor and unplug its power cord. 2. Lay the LCD monitor face-down on a flat surface with a cushion beneath it to protect the screen. 3. Remove the two screws and then remove the Stand from the LCD monitor. Attaching a base NOTE: This monitor accepts a 100mm x 100mm VESA-compliant mounting interface pad. 1. Rear cover mounting pad 2. Mounting interface pad Align the Mounting Interface Pad with the holes in the Rear Cover Mounting Pad and secure it with the four screws that came with the arm-type base, wall mount hanger or other base. English > Main > Adjust Your Monitor > MagicTuneTM Installation MagicTuneTM and Other Major Features 1. The MagicTuneTM (display adjustment) feature is available only for Windows 98 SE or later versions. 2. Installing the MagicTuneTM (display adjustment) software may cause a slight delay when starting the computer. 3. The Magic TuneTM (display adjustment) feature is not available in Game mode or Full Screen video mode. 4. When activated in a mode in which the four edges of the display are black (Game or DOS mode), the "Auto" feature of the LCD monitor may cause the screen to be displayed off-center. 5. Visit http://www.portrait.com for questions about MagicTuneTM technology or for technical support. 1. Overview 2. System Requirements 3. Step-By-Step Installation Connecting Your Monitor Installing the Monitor Driver Installing VESA compliant mounting MagicTuneTM Installation 1. Overview- What is MagicTuneTM Monitor performance can vary due to the graphics card, host computer, lighting conditions and other environmental factors. In order to get the best image on a monitor requires you to adjust it for your unique setting. Unfortunately, the manual controls available to tune the image often prove to be challenging. Proper adjustment (tuning) requires an easy to use program that goes through a stepby-step process to obtain the best overall picture quality. In most cases even simple adjustments to Brightness, or Contrast require navigation of the multilevel, on-screen display (OSD) menus that are not easy to understand. Furthermore, there is no feedback to assist in correctly setting the controls of the monitor. MagicTuneTM is a software utility that guides you through the tuning process with easy to understand instructions and back ground patterns designed for each monitor control. The display settings for each user can be saved, providing an easy way to select display characteristics in a multi-user environment, or having a single user have multiple defined presets based on content and ambient lighting. 2. System Requirements MagicTuneTM is a software utility that allows monitor adjustment and color tuning using the Display Data Channel Command Interface (DDC/CI) protocol. All adjustments to the display are control via software to eliminate the need to use the monitor on-screen display (OSD). Windows 98 SE Windows Me Windows 2000 Professional Windows 2000 Server Windows XP Home Edition Windows XP Professional MagicTuneTM runs in the back ground and can be accessed through the task tray, start menu, or right click on the desktop. MagicTuneTM allows for quick accurate tuning of the display with the ability to easily save and use monitor configurations that are best suited for you. MagicTuneTM works properly with Internet Explorer Version 5.5 or higher. 3. Step-By-Step Installation 1) Click the Magic TuneTM installation file. 2) Select installation Language, Click [Next]. 3) Starting installation. Click [Next] 4) The MagicTuneTM License Agreement is displayed. Read the Terms of Agreement carefully. If you do not agree to the Terms of Agreement, you are not allowed to install MagicTuneTM. If you click "Agree", the [Next] button becomes activated. Click [Next] 5) Select a location to install Magic TuneTM. Click [Next]. 6) Select Program Group to install MagicTuneTM. Click [Next]. 7) Click [Next] to start installing MagicTuneTM. 8) Install MagicTuneTM in the selected location. 9) MagicTuneTM has been successfully installed. Click [Finish]. For more information about how to use the MagicTuneTM, see the Help Site of the MagicTuneTM program. (http://personalcomputing.portrait.com/us/support/support_mt_ contents.html) Caution : The MagicTune program may not work properly if the power is turned off and on while the program is running.Make sure you close the MagicTuneTM program before changing the vertical frequency or resolution. Do not run the MagicTuneTM program together with OSD. Otherwise, the program may not work properly as data stored in the monitor may be different from those in the program. If you close and rerun the program, it will work properly because it reads the modified data while reloading. SyncMaster 173T/193T/191T plus/153T/174T SyncMaster 170N/171N/172N/173N/ 191N/192N/193N/150N/151N/152N Brightness Menu How to adjust Brightness - Adjust Brightness. 1. Push the Menu button. 2. Push the Menu button to open the Brightness adjustment screen. 3. Use the [ + ] button to increase the brightness or [ - ] button to decrease the brightness. Direct Access Feature : When OSD is not on the screen, Push the [ + ] or [ - ] button to adjust brightness. Contrast Menu How to adjust Contrast - Adjust Contrast. 1. Push the Menu button. 2. Push the [ - ] button or [ + ] button until the Contrast screen is displayed. 3. Push the Menu button to open the Contrast adjustment screen. 4. Use the [ + ] button to increase the contrast or [ - ] button to decrease the contrast. Image Lock Menu How to adjust Image Lock [Fine] - Image Lock is used to fine tune and get the best image by removing noises that creates unstable images with jitters and shimmers. If satisfactory results are not obtained using the Fine adjustment, use the Coarse adjustment and then use Fine again. 1. Push the Menu button. 2. Push the [ - ] button or [ + ] button until the Image Lock screen is displayed. 3. Push the Menu button twice to open the Fine adjustment screen. 4. Use the [ - ] button or [ + ] button to remove any noise. Menu How to adjust Image Lock [Coarse] - Image Lock is used to fine tune and get the best image by removing noises that creates unstable images with jitters and shimmers. If satisfactory results are not obtained using the Fine adjustment, use the Coarse adjustment and then use Fine again. 1. Push the Menu button. 2. Push the [ - ] button or [ + ] button until the Image Lock screen is displayed. 3. Push the Menu button again and then press the [ - ] or [ + ] button until the Coarse screen appears. 4. Push the Menu button to open the Coarse adjustment screen. 5. Use the [ - ] button or [ + ] button to remove any noise. H-Position Menu How to adjust H-Position - Follow these instructions to change the horizontal position of the monitor's entire display. 1. Push the Menu button. 2. Push the [ - ] button or [ + ] button until the H-Position screen is displayed. 3. Push the Menu button to open the H-Position adjustment screen. 4. Use the [ - ] button or [ + ] button to change the horizontal position of the monitor's viewing area. V-Position Menu How to adjust V-Position - Follow these instructions to change the vertical position of the monitor's entire display. 1. Push the Menu button. 2. Push the [ - ] button or [ + ] button until the V-Position screen is displayed. 3. Push the Menu button to open the V-Position adjustment screen. 4. Use the [ - ] button or [ + ] button to change the vertical position of the monitor's viewing area. Reset Menu How to adjust Reset [Geometry Reset] - Geometry parameters are replaced with the factory default values. 1. Push the Menu button. 2. Push the [ - ] button or [ + ] button until the Reset screen is displayed. 3. Push the Menu button twice to open the Geometry Reset adjustment screen. 4. Push the [ + ] button to select Yes. If you don't want to reset the monitor, use the [ - ] button to select No. Menu How to adjust Reset [Color Reset] - Color parameters are replaced with the factory default values. 1. Push the Menu button. 2. Push the [ - ] button or [ + ] button until the Reset screen is displayed. 3. Push the Menu button again and then press the - or + button until the Color Reset screen appears. 4. Push the [ + ] button to select Yes. If you don't want to reset the monitor, use the [ - ] button to select No. Color Temperature Menu How to adjust Color Temperature - Color temperature is a measure of the "warmth" of the image colors. 1. Push the Menu button. 2. Push the [ - ] button or [ + ] button until the Color Temperature screen is displayed. 3. Push the Menu button to open the Color Temperature adjustment screen. 4. Press the [ - ] button or [ + ] button to select User Adjusted, Reddish, Bluish or sRGB . (When you adjust the Brightness and Contrast after sRGB mode is selected, sRGB mode exits) Color Control Menu How to adjust Color Tontrol - Follow these steps to adjust individual R,G,B color control. 1. Push the Menu button. 2. Push the [ - ] button or [ + ] button until the Color Control screen is displayed. 3. Push the Menu button to open the Color Control adjustment screen. Use the [-] or [+] button to select R(ed) G(reen_ or B(lue) and push the Menu button 4. Press the [ - ] button or [ + ] button to adjust the color setting Halftone Menu How to adjust Halftone - Change the opaqueness of the background of the OSD. 1. Push the Menu button. 2. Push the [ - ] button or [ + ] button until the Halftone screen is displayed. 3. Push the Menu button to open the Halftone selection screen. 4. Use the [ - ] button or [ + ] button to select On or Off. Language Menu How to adjust Language - Follow these steps to change the language used in the menu. You can choose one of ten languages. (English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Swedish, Russian) Note : The language chosen affects only the language of the OSD. It has no effect on any software running on the computer. 1. Push the Menu button. 2. Push the [ - ] button or [ + ] button until the Languages screen is displayed. 3. Push the Menu button to open the Languages selection screen. 4. Use the [ - ] button or [ + ] button to select the language you would like to use. Menu Position Menu How to adjust Menu Position(H-Position) - You can change the horizontal position where the OSD menu appears on your monitor. 1. Push the Menu button. 2. Push the [ - ] button or [ + ] button until the Menu Position screen is displayed. 3. Push the Menu button twice to open the H-Position adjustment screen. 4. Use the [ - ] button or [ + ] button to place the menu in the horizontal position you prefer. Menu How to adjust Menu Position(V-Position) - You can change the vertical position where the OSD menu appears on your monitor. 1. Push the Menu button. 2. Push the [ - ] button or [ + ] button until the Menu Position screen is displayed. 3. Push the Menu button again and then press the [ - ] or [ + ] button until the V-Position screen appears. 4. Push the Menu button to open the V-Position adjustment screen. 5. Use the [ - ] button or [ + ] button to place the menu in the vertical position you prefer. Menu Display Time Menu How to adjust Menu Display Time - The menu will automatically turn off if no adjustments are made for a certain time period. You can set the amount of time the menu will wait before it turns off. 1. Push the Menu button. 2. Push the [ - ] button or [ + ] button until the Menu Display Time screen is displayed. 3. Push the Menu button to open the Menu Display Time selection screen. 4. Use the [ - ] button or [ + ] button to select 5, 10, 20, 50, 200 seconds. 20 seconds is the default value. Display Mode Menu How to adjust Display Mode - You can see the frequency, the polarity of the operational signals and the resolution level. Note : These screens do not allow any changes to the settings, they are for information only. 1. Push the Menu button. 2. Push the [ - ] button or [ + ] button until until the Display Mode screen is displayed. Auto Adjustment Menu How to adjust Auto Adjustment - Auto adjustment allows the monitor to self-adjust to the incoming video signal. The values of fine, coarse and position are adjusted automatically. 1. Push the Auto button. Note : To make the automatic adjustment function sharper, execute the 'AUTO' function while the AUTO PATTERN is on. Note: Not Available This function doesn't work in Digital input. OSD Lock / Unlock Menu How to adjust OSD Lock/Unlock 1. Push and hold in the Menu button for 5 seconds or more to Lock the OSD. 2. Push and hold in the Menu button for 5 seconds or more to Unlock the OSD. Magic Bright Menu How to adjust Magic Bright 1. Push the MagicBright button. Text: Normal Brightness For documentations or works involving heavy text. Internet: Medium Brightness For working with mixture of contents such as text and graphics. Entertain: High Brightness For watching motion pictures such as DVD and VCD SyncMaster 173T/193T/191T plus/153T/174T Before calling for service, check the information in this section to see if you can remedy any problems yourself. If you do need assistance, please call the phone number on the warranty card, the phone number on the Information section or contact your dealer. Check List Q&A Self-Test Feature Check General | For Multimedia model | Check Before Using the MagicTuneTM General Symptom No images on the screen. I cannot turn on the monitor. Check List Is the power cord connected properly? Can you see "No Connection, Check Signal Cable" on the screen? Solutions Check the power cord connection and supply. (Connected using the D-sub cable) Check the signal cable connection. (Connected using the DVI cable) If you still see an (error) message on the screen when the monitor is connected properly, check to see if the monitor status is set to analogue. Press Source button to have the monitor double-check the input signal source. If the initial screen (the login screen) appears, boot the computer in the applicable mode (the safe mode for Windows ME/2000/XP) and then change the frequency of the video card. (Refer to the Preset Display Modes) Note: If the initial screen (the login screen) does not appear, contact a service center or your dealer. If the power is on, reboot the computer to see the initial screen (the login screen), which can be seen. Can you see "Video mode not supported" on the screen? You can see this message when the signal from the video card exceeds the maximum resolution and frequency that the monitor can properly handle. Adjust the maximum resolution and frequency that the monitor can properly handle. There is no image on the screen. Is the power indicator on the monitor blinking at 1 second intervals? The monitor is in PowerSaver mode. Press a key on the keyboard or move the mouse to activate the monitor and restore the image on the screen. If there is still no image, press the 'Source' button. Then press any key on the keyboard or move the mouse again to activate the monitor and restore the image on the screen. Connected using the DVI cable? You may get a blank screen if you boot the system before you connect the DVI cable, or disconnect and then reconnect the DVI cable while the system is running as certain types of graphic cards do not send out video signals. Connect the DVI cable and then reboot the system. Unlock the OSD by pressing the I cannot see the On Have you locked the On Screen Screen Display. The screen shows strange colors or just black and white. Display (OSD) Menu to prevent changes? Is the screen displaying only one color as if looking at the screen through a cellophane paper? Have the screen colors become strange after running a program or due to a crash between applications? Has the video card been set properly? MENU button for at least 5 seconds. Check the signal cable connection. Make sure the video card is fully inserted in it's slot. Reboot the computer. Set the video card by referring to the video card manual. The screen suddenly has become unbalanced. Have you changed the video card Adjust screen image position and size or the driver? using the OSD. Have you adjusted the resolution or frequency to the monitor? Adjust the resolution and frequency at the video card. (Refer to the Preset Display Modes). The screen can be unbalanced due to the cycle of the video card signals. Readjust Position by referring to the OSD. The screen is out of focus or OSD cannot be adjusted. LED is blinking but no images on the screen. Have you adjusted the resolution or frequency on the monitor? Is the frequency properly adjusted when checking the Display Timing on the menu? Adjust the resolution and frequency of the video card. (Refer to the Preset Display Modes). Adjust the frequency properly by referring to the video card manual and the Preset Display Modes. (The maximum frequency per resolution may differ from product to product.) There are only 16 colors shown on the screen. The screen colors have changed after changing the video card. There is a message that reads "Unrecognized monitor, Plug & Play (VESA DDC) monitor found". Have the Windows colors been set properly? Has the video card been set properly? Have you installed the monitor driver? For Windows ME/2000/XP: Set the colors properly at the Control Panel, Display, Settings. Set the video card by referring to the video card manual. Install the monitor driver according to the Driver Installation Instructions. See the video card manual to see Install the monitor driver according to if the Plug & Play (VESA DDC) the Driver Installation Instructions. function can be supported. For Multimedia model Symptom There is no sound. Solutions Connect the stereo input jack of the monitor to the stereo output jack of the computer thoroughly by using the voice cable or adjust the volume. Turn the volume up to MAX. If the sound is still too weak even after setting the volume on MAX, adjust the volume of the sound card or software program in your computer. Turn the volume slightly down. If using an extensive microphone, adjust the volume while keeping a certain distance from the speaker. Re-adjust Bass and Treble. The sound is too weak. The sound is too sharp. The sound is too thick. The sound is distorted Turn the volume down. Place a magazine or a pad under the stand of your monitor. Check Before Using the MagicTuneTM 1. The Magic TuneTM (display adjustment) feature is not available in Game mode or Full Screen video mode. 2. When activated in a mode in which the four edges of the display are black (Game or DOS mode), the "Auto" feature of the LCD monitor may cause the screen to be displayed off-center. 3. Installing the MagicTuneTM (display adjustment) software may cause a slight delay when starting the computer. Check the following items if there is trouble with the monitor. 1. Check if the power cord and the cable are properly connected to the computer. 2. Check if the computer beeps more than 3 times when booting. (If it does, request an after-service for the main board of the computer.) 3. If you installed a new video card or if you assembled the PC, check if the installed the adapter (video) driver and the monitor driver. 4. Check if the scanning ratio of the video screen is set at 75Hz. (Do not exceed 60Hz when using the maximum resolution.) 5. If you have problems in installing the adapter (video) driver, boot the computer in Safe Mode, remove the Display Adapter at the "Control Panel, System, Device Administrator" and then reboot the computer to reinstall the adapter (video) driver. Note: If problems repeatedly occur, contact an authorized service center. SyncMaster 170N/171N/172N/173N/191N/192N/193N/150N/151N/152N Before calling for service, check the information in this section to see if you can remedy any problems yourself. If you do need assistance, please call the phone number on the warranty card, the phone number on the Information section or contact your dealer. General | For Multimedia model | Check Before Using the MagicTuneTM General Check List Q&A Self-Test Feature Check Symptom No images on the screen. I cannot turn on the monitor. Check List Is the power cord connected properly? Can you see "No Connection, Check Signal Cable" on the screen? If the power is on, reboot the computer to see the initial screen(the login screen), which can be seen. Solutions Check the power cord connection and supply. Check the signal cable connection. If the initial screen (the login screen) appears, boot the computer in the applicable mode (the safe mode for Windows ME/XP/2000 ) and then change the frequency of the video card. (Refer to the Preset Display Modes) Note: If the initial screen (the login screen) does not appear, contact a service center or your dealer. Can you see "Video mode not supported" on the screen? You can see this message when the signal from the video card exceeds the maximum resolution and frequency that the monitor can properly handle. Adjust the maximum resolution and frequency that the monitor can properly handle. There is no image on the screen. Is the power indicator on the monitor blinking at 1 second intervals? The monitor is in PowerSaver mode. Press a key on the keyboard or move the mouse to activate the monitor and restore the image on the screen. Unlock the OSD by pressing the MENU button for at least 5 seconds. Check the signal cable connection. Make sure the video card is fully inserted in it's slot. Reboot the computer. I cannot see the On Screen Display. The screen shows strange colors or just black and white. Have you locked the On Screen Display (OSD) Menu to prevent changes? Is the screen displaying only one color as if looking at the screen through a cellophane paper? Have the screen colors become strange after running a program or due to a crash between applications? Has the video card been set properly? Set the video card by referring to the video card manual. Adjust screen image position and size using the OSD. The screen suddenly has become Have you changed the video card or the driver? unbalanced. Have you adjusted the resolution or frequency to the monitor? Adjust the resolution and frequency at the video card. (Refer to the Preset Display Modes). The screen can be unbalanced due to the cycle of the video card signals. Readjust Position by referring to the OSD. The screen is out of focus or OSD cannot be adjusted. LED is blinking but no images on the screen. Have you adjusted the resolution or frequency on the monitor? Is the frequency properly adjusted when checking the Display Timing on the menu? Adjust the resolution and frequency of the video card. (Refer to the Preset Display Modes). Adjust the frequency properly by referring to the video card manual and the Preset Display Modes. (The maximum frequency per resolution may differ from product to product.) There are only 16 colors shown on the screen. The screen colors have changed after changing the video card. There is a message that reads "Unrecognized monitor, Plug & Play (VESA DDC) monitor found". Have the Windows colors been set properly? For Windows ME/XP/2000 : Set the colors properly at the Control Panel, Display, Settings. Set the video card by referring to the video card manual. Install the monitor driver according to the Driver Installation Instructions. Install the monitor driver according to the Driver Installation Instructions. Has the video card been set properly? Have you installed the monitor driver? See the video card manual to see if the Plug & Play (VESA DDC) function can be supported. Check Before Using the MagicTuneTM 1. The Magic TuneTM (display adjustment) feature is not available in Game mode or Full Screen video mode. 2. When activated in a mode in which the four edges of the display are black (Game or DOS mode), the "Auto" feature of the LCD monitor may cause the screen to be displayed off-center. 3. Installing the MagicTuneTM (display adjustment) software may cause a slight delay when starting the computer. Check the following items if there is trouble with the monitor. 1. Check if the power cord and the cable are properly connected to the computer. 2. Check if the computer beeps more than 3 times when booting. (If it does, request an after-service for the main board of the computer.) 3. If you installed a new video card or if you assembled the PC, check if the installed the adapter (video) driver and the monitor driver. 4. Check if the scanning ratio of the video screen is set at 75Hz or 85Hz. (Do not exceed 60Hz when using the maximum resolution.) 5. If you have problems in installing the adapter (video) driver, boot the computer in Safe Mode, remove the Display Adapter at the "Control Panel, System, Device Administrator" and then reboot the computer to reinstall the adapter (video) driver. Note: If problems repeatedly occur, contact an authorized service center. Question How can I change the frequency? Check List Answer Frequency can be changed by reconfiguring the video card. 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.) Q&A Self-Test Feature Check How can I adjust the resolution? Windows ME/XP/2000 : Set the resolution at the Control Panel, Display, Settings. * Contact the video card manufacturer for details. How can I set the Power Saving function? How can I clean the outer case/LCD Panel? Windows ME/XP/2000 : Set the function at BIOS-SETUP of the computer or the screen saver. (Refer to Windows/Computer Manual). Disconnect the power cord and then clean the monitor with a soft cloth, using either a cleaning solution or plain water. Do not leave any remains of the detergent nor scratch the case. Do not allow any water to go inside the monitor. Check List Q&A Your monitor provides a self test feature that allows you to check whether your monitor is functioning properly. Self-Test Feature Check 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. If the monitor is functioning properly, you will see a box with a border and text inside as shown in the following illustration: The three boxes inside the border are red, green and blue. Failure of any of the boxes to appear indicates a problem with your monitor. 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 computer and the monitor. If your monitor screen remains blank after using the previous procedure, check your video controller and computer system; your monitor is functioning properly. If there is something wrong with the input signal, a message appears on the screen or the screen goes blank although the power indicator LED is still on. The message may indicate that the monitor is out of scan range or that you need to check the signal cable. The location and the position of the monitor may influence the quality and other features of the monitor. 1. If there are any woofer speakers near the monitor, unplug and relocate the woofer to another room. 2. Remove all electronic devices such as radios, fans, clocks and telephones that are within 3 feet (one meter) of the monitor. A monitor recreates visual signals received from the PC. Therefore, if there is trouble with the PC or the video card, this can cause the monitor to become blank, have poor coloring, noise, Video mode not supported, etc. In this case, first check the source of the problem, and then contact a service center or your dealer. Judging the monitor's working condition If there is no image on the screen or an "Video mode not supported" message comes up, disconnect the cable from the computer while the monitor is still powered on. If there is a message coming up on the screen or if the screen goes white, this means the monitor is in working condition. In this case, check the computer for trouble. General Model Name General PowerSaver Preset Timing Modes SyncMaster 173T LCD Panel Size Display area Pixel Pitch Type Viewing Angle Synchronization Horizontal Vertical Display Color 16,194,277 Resolution Optimum resolution Maximum resolution Input Signal, Terminated 1280 x 1024@60Hz 1280 x 1024@75Hz 30 ~ 81 kHz 56 ~ 75 Hz 17.0 inch diagonal 337.92 (H) x 270.336 (V) 0.264 (H) x 0.264 (V) a-si TFT active matrix 170(H) / 170(V) RGB Analog , DVI Compliant Digital RGB. Composite H/V Sync, SOG(option), 0.7Vp-p Positive at 75 ohms Separate H/V sync,TTL level positive or negative Maximum Pixel Clock 140 MHz Power Supply AC 90 ~ 264 VAC rms, 60/50 Hz ± 3Hz Signal Cable 15pin-to-15pin D-sub cable, detachable DVI-D to DVI-D connector, detachable Power Consumption 42W (Maximum) Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight 368.2 x 177.0 x 394.3 mm / 5.0kg 368.2 x 58.8 x 310.1 mm(Without Stand) VESA Mounting Interface 100mm x 100mm (for use with Specialty(Arm) Mounting hardware.) Environmental considerations Operating Storage Plug and Play Capability This monitor can be installed on any Plug & Play compatible system. Interaction of the monitor and computer systems will provide the best operating conditions and monitor settings. In most cases, monitor installation will proceed automatically, unless the user wishes to select alternate settings. Temperature: 50°F ~ 104°F(10°C ~ 40°C) Humidity: 10% ~ 80%, non-condensing Temperature: -4°F ~113°F (-20°C ~ 45°C) Humidity: 5% ~ 95%, non-condensing