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Samsung 23" LS23A700DSL/XA LCD Monitor User Manual

1. Do not install the product on an unstable or vibrating surface insecure shelf sloped surface etc e The product may fall and break or cause a personal injury e 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 e An electric shock or fire may result Do not expose the product to direct sunlight heat or a hot object such as a stove e Otherwise the product lifespan may be reduced or a fire may result Do not install the product within the reach of young children e The product may fall and injure children Take care not to drop the product when moving it e Otherwise product failure or personal injury may result Do not set down the product on its front e 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 e The product may fall and break or cause a personal injury e Install the product only on cabinets or shelves of the right size Operation A Warning Before Using the Product Put down the product carefully e The product may fall and break or ca
2. e Before 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 e Do not connect the power cable until all connections are completed Connecting the power cable during connection may damage the product e Check the types of ports at the back of the product you want to connect Connecting and Using a Source Device 3 2 Connecting the Power e Connect the power adapter to DC 14V on the rear of the product Connect the power cord to the adapter and wall socket The input voltage is switched automatically 3 3 Connecting and Using a Source Device Connecting and Using a PC 3 3 1 Connecting to a PC e Do not connect the power cable before connecting all other cables Ensure you connect a source device first before connecting the power cable e Select a connection method suitable for your PC A Connecting parts may differ in different products Connection Using the DVI Cable 7 Connect the DVI cable to the DVI port on the back of the product and the DVI port on the PC 2 Connect the DC power adapter to the product and a power socket and turn on the power switch on the PC A Audio is not available if the PC and product are connected via the DVI port Connection Using an DVI HDMI Cable Connect the DVI HDMI cable to the DVI port on the back of the pr
3. Check that the device connected to the product is powered on Troubleshooting Guide Screen issue Not Optimum Mode is displayed This message appears if the signal from the graphics card exceeds the maximum resolution or frequency for the product Change the maximum resolution and frequency to suit the product performance referring to Standard Signal Mode Table page 76 The images on the screen look distorted Check the cable connection to the product Refer to 3 3 Connecting and Using a PC The screen is not clear The screen is blurry Remove any accessories video extension cable etc and try again Set the resolution and frequency to the recommended level Refer to 10 1 General The screen appears unstable and shaky There are shadows or ghost images left on the screen Check that the resolution and frequency for the PC are within the range of resolution and frequency compatible with the product and if required change the settings referring to Standard Signal Mode Table page 76 in this manual and the INFORMATION menu on the product The screen is too bright The screen is too dark Adjust Brightness page 46 and Contrast page 47 Screen color is inconsistent Change the COLOR settings Refer to Configuring Tint ON PAGE 51 The colors on the screen have a shadow and are distorted Change the COLOR settings Refer to Configur
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5. on the product 3 Move to ECO using the A4 V buttons and press The following screen will appear e 75 Change the monitor power consumption to 75 of the default level e 50 Change the monitor power consumption to 50 of the default level e Off Deactivate the Eco Saving function 4 Press a W to move to the option you want and press the 5 The selected option will be applied Menu Transparency Set the transparency for the menu windows 7 24 Changing Menu Transparency Press any button on the front of the product to display the OSD guide Next press MENU to display the corresponding menu screen 2 Press A V to move to SETUP amp RESET and press on the product 7 Setup and Reset ET Setup and Reset 3 Press A V to move to Menu Transparency and press on the product The following screen will appear SETUP amp RESET 4 Press A V to move to the option you want and press the 5 8 5 The selected option will be applied 7 3 Language Set the menu language NG e A change to the language setting will only be applied to the onscreen menu display It will not be applied to other functions on your PC 7 3 1 Changing the Language 7 Press any button on the front of the product to display the OSD guide Next press MENU to display the corresponding menu screen 2 Press A V to move to SETUP amp RESET and press on the product 3 Press A V to move to Langua
6. http www samsung com LATIN AMERICA ARGENTINA 0800 333 3733 http www samsung com BRAZIL 0800 124 421 http www samsung com 4004 0000 BOLIVIA 800 10 7260 http www samsung com CHILE 800 SAMSUNG 726 7864 http www samsung com From mobile 02 482 82 00 COLOMBIA 01 8000112112 http www samsung com COSTA RICA 0 800 507 7267 http www samsung com DOMINICA 1 800 751 2676 http www samsung com ECUADOR 1 800 10 7267 http www samsung com EL SALVADOR 800 6225 http Awww samsung com GUATEMALA 1 800 299 0013 http www samsung com HONDURAS 800 27919267 http www samsung com JAMAICA 1 800 234 7267 http www samsung com NICARAGUA 00 1800 5077267 http www samsung com PANAMA 800 7267 http www samsung com PERU 0 800 777 08 http www samsung com PUERTO RICO 1 800 682 3180 http www samsung com TRINIDAD amp TOBAGO 1 800 SAMSUNG 726 7864 http www samsung com VENEZUELA 0 800 100 5303 http Awww samsung com Appendix Appendix EUROPE ALBANIA 42 27 5755 http www samsung com AUSTRIA 0810 SAMSUNG http www samsung com 7267864 0 07 min BELGIUM 02 201 24 18 http www samsung com be Dutch http www samsung com be fr French BOSNIA 05 133 1999 http www samsung com BULGARIA 07001 33 11 http www samsung com CROATIA 062 SAMSUNG 062 726 7864 http www samsung com CZECH 800 SAMSUNG 800 726786 http www samsung com
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9. and press on the product The following screen will appear PICTURE 4 Adjust the Sharpness using the A V button Response Time Accelerate the panel response rate to make video appear more vivid and natural A e This option is not available if 3D Mode is enabled e Itis best to set Response Time to Normal or Faster when you are not viewing a movie e The functions available on the monitor may vary depending on the model Refer to the actual product 4 6 Screen Setup 4 5 1 Configuring Response Time 1 dD a 4 3 4 Press any button on the front of the product to display the OSD guide Next press MENU to display the corresponding menu screen Press A V to move to Picture and press on the product Press A V to move to Response Time and press 0 8 on the product The following screen will appear PICTURE Press A V to move to the option you want and press the 5 The selected option will be applied HDMI Black Level If a DVD player or set top box is connected to the product via HDMI image quality degradation contrast color degradation black level etc may occur depending on the connected source device In such case HDMI Black Level HDMI Black Level can be used to adjust the image quality 1 2 Press any button on the front of the product to display the OSD guide Next press MENU to display the corresponding menu screen Press A V to move
10. are added to the list of compatible games Update the software periodically at www tridef com syncmaster Precautions when Viewing 3D Video e The 8D effect may be experienced differently depending on the viewer You may not notice the 3D effect at all if you have a prescription for one eye that is very different from the other eye e When viewing a 3D video under a fluorescent lamp or 3 wavelength lamp you may notice a small amount of screen flickering e Interference may cause the 3D glasses to malfunction if there is any other 3D product or electromagnetic device a microwave or a device that uses 2 4 Ghz bandwidth frequency such as an Internet router turned on nearby If an unintended operation of the 3D glasses occurs it is best to remove other electromagnetic devices or wireless communication devices nearby e Visually sensitive viewers may notice a slight screen flickering when viewing bright images in 50HZz 3D video e Right after the monitor powers on the left and right sides of 3D pictures may overlap more than usual It may take a little time until the picture quality is optimized e In some countries strong flickering may be experienced from the 3D glasses depending on the ambient light intensity To minimize flicker when viewing a 3D picture dim the light or change the frequency on the PC to 50Hz or 100Hz Connecting and Using a Source Device 3 1 Before Connecting 3 1 1 Pre connection Checkpoints
11. at the end of their working life Where marked the chemical symbols Hg Cd or Pb indicate that the battery contains mercury cadmium or lead above the reference levels in EC Directive 2006 66 If batteries are not properly disposed of these substances can cause harm to human health or the environment To protect natural resources and to promote material reuse please separate batteries from other types of waste and recycle them through your local free battery return system Appendix 84 Appendix Terminology OSD On Screen Display On screen display OSD allows you to configure on screen settings to optimize the picture quality as required It allows you to change the screen brightness tint size and many other settings using menus displayed on the screen Gamma The Gamma menu adjusts the grey scale that represents middle tones on the screen Adjusting the brightness brightens the whole screen but adjusting Gamma only brightens the medium brightness Grey scale Scale refers to levels of color intensity that show variations of color change from darker areas to brighter areas on the screen Changes to the screen brightness are expressed with black and white variation and grey scale refers to the medium area between black and white Changing the grey scale through Gamma adjustment will change the medium brightness on the screen Scanning rate Scanning rate or refresh rate refers to the frequency of screen refreshes Sc
12. foreign substance enters the product be sure to power off the product remove the power cord and contact Samsung Customer Service Center page 79 e 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 e 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 79 e Product failure an electric shock or fire may result Before Using the Product 9 Before Using the Product A Caution Leaving the screen fixed on a stationary image for an extended period of time may cause afterimage burn in or defective pixels e 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 e Otherwise a fire may result from accumulated dust overheating an electric shock or electric leakage Use the product at the recommended resolution and frequency e Your eyesight may deteriorate Do not put DC power adapters together e Otherwise a fire may result Remove the plastic bag fro
13. of the product e The product or heavy objects may fall as children try to reach for the toy or sweets resulting in a serious injury Before Using the Product 8 Before Using the Product 4 2 During a lightning or thunderstorm power off the product and remove the power cable e An electric shock or fire may result Do not drop objects on the product or apply impact e An electric shock or fire may result Do not move the product by pulling the power cord or any cable e 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 e Sparks can cause an explosion or fire Do not lift or move the product by the power cord or any cable e 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 e Otherwise a fire may result from an increased internal temperature Do not insert a metallic object a chopstick coin hair pin etc or inflammable object paper match etc into the vent or ports of the product e f water or any
14. off automatically 4 Press amp W to move to the option you want and press the 3 The selected option will be applied Off Timer Setting The off timer can be set within a range of 1 to 23 hours The product will automatically power off after the specified number of hours WZ This menu is only available when Off Timer On Off is set to On 7 10 1 Configuring Off Timer Setting Press any button on the front of the product to display the OSD guide Next press MENU to display the corresponding menu screen 2 Press A to move to SETUP amp RESET and press O on the product 3 Press A W to move to Off Timer Setting and press on the product The following screen will appear SETUP amp RESET a Off Timer On Off 4 Press A to configure Off Timer Setting 7 Setup and Reset 65 7 11 Setup and Reset Reset Return all the settings for the product to the default factory settings 7 11 1 Initializing Settings Reset Press any button on the front of the product to display the OSD guide Next press MENU to display the corresponding menu screen 2 Press A V to move to SETUP amp RESET and press on the product 3 Press A V to move to Reset and press on the product The following screen will appear SETUP amp RESET 4 Press A to move to the option you want and press the 5 8 5 The selected option will be applied 7 Setup and Reset 66 8 1 INFORMA
15. or fatal injury may result if instructions are not followed Personal injury or damage to properties may result if instructions are Caution not followed S Activities marked by this symbol are prohibited 1 Instructions marked by this symbol must be followed Before Using the Product PPM 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 14 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 e Donot apply a cleaning agent that contains alcohol solvent or surfactant to the monitor e Donot 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 of 5 Connect the power cord to the product after cleaning the product 6 Power on the monitor and computer Before Using the Product Securing the Installation Space e Ensure some space around the product for ventilation A rise in the internal temperature may cause a fire and damage the product Be sure to allow the amount of space as shown below or greater when installing the product A The exterio
16. theft locking device Fix the cable of your anti theft locking device to a heavy object such as a desk 2 Put one end of the cable through the loop on the other end 3 Insert the locking device into the anti theft lock slot at the back of the product 4 Lock the locking device K e An anti theft locking device can be purchased separately e Refer to the user guide provided with your anti theft locking device for details e Anti theft locking devices can be purchased at electronics retailers or online Preparations 1 3 5 Adjusting the Product Tilt NG The color and shape of parts may differ from what is shown Specifications are subject to change without notice to improve quality e You can adjust the tilt of your monitor e Hold the lower part of the product and adjust the tilt carefully 2 1 3D This feature allows you to view 3D content such as 3D movies You can view 3D content using SyncMaster dedicated Samsung 3D glasses 3D kal e 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 fr
17. this option to view directly in front of the product 4 1 Screen Setup e Lean Back Mode 1 2 Select this option to view from a place slightly lower than the product e Lean Back Mode 2 Select this option to view from a place lower than Lean Back Mode 1 2 mode e Standing Mode Select this option to view from a place higher than the product e Side Mode Select this option to view from either side of the product e Group View Select this option for more than one viewer to view from places D and e Custom Lean Back Mode 1 will be applied by default if Custom is selected Press A V to move to the option you want and press the 5 8 The selected option will be applied 2 SAMSUNG MAGIC Bright This menu provides an optimum picture quality suitable for the environment where the product will be used e This option is not available if 3D Mode is enabled e This menu is not available when Magia Angle is enabled e Not available if Eco Saving is set to On e Sub options under MAGIC Bright may vary depending on the settings of PC AV Mode 7 4 PC AV Mode e This menu is not available when MAGIC Color is in Full or Intelligent mode Configuring Magic Bright 1 Co Press any button on the front of the product to display the OSD guide Next press MENU to display the corresponding menu screen Press A V to move to Picture and press on the product Press A V to move
18. to Gamma and press on the product The following screen will appear 4 Press A to move to the option you want and press the 5 The selected option will be applied 5 Configuring Tint 54 6 1 Resizing or Relocating the Screen Size Change the picture size K This option is not available when 3D Mode is enabled 6 1 1 Changing the Picture Size 7 Press any button on the front of the product to display the OSD guide Next press MENU to display the corresponding menu screen 2 Press A V to move to SIZE amp POSITION and press 7 on the product 3 Press A V to move to Image Size and press on the product The following screen will appear In PC mode SIZE amp POSITION e Auto Display the picture according to the aspect ratio of the input source e Wide Display the picture in full screen regardless of the aspect ratio of the input source In AV mode SIZE amp POSITION e 4 3 Display the picture with an aspect ratio of 4 3 Suitable for videos and standard broadcasts e 16 9 Display the picture with an aspect ratio of 16 9 Suitable for DVD content or widescreen broadcasts e Screen Fit Display the picture with the original aspect ratio without cutting off WZ Refer to 7 4 PC AV Mode for details about PC AV Mode 4 Press A V to move to the option you want and press the 5 8 6 Resizing or Relocating the Screen 55 6 2 6 3 Resizing or Relocating the Scr
19. you want and press the 5 The selected option will be applied Display Time Set the on screen display OSD menu to automatically disappear if the menu is not used for a specified period of time Display Time can be used to specify the time after which you want the OSD menu to disappear 7 6 1 Configuring Display Time Press any button on the front of the product to display the OSD guide Next press MENU to display the corresponding menu screen 2 Press A to move to SETUP amp RESET and press 3 on the product 7 Setup and Reset 62 Setup and Reset 3 Press A V to move to Display Time and press on the product The following screen will appear SETUP amp RESET 4 Press A V to move to the option you want and press the 5 8 5 The selected option will be applied 7 7 Key Repeat Time Control the response rate of a button when the button is pressed 7 74 Configuring Key Repeat Time Press any button on the front of the product to display the OSD guide Next press MENU to display the corresponding menu screen 2 Press A V to move to SETUP amp RESET and press 3 on the product 3 Press A V to move to Key Repeat Time and press on the product The following screen will appear SETUP amp RESET e Acceleration 1 sec or 2 sec can be selected If No Repeat is selected a command responds only once when a button is pressed 4 Press A to move to the option you w
20. 3 148 50 Hz 1080p oe en isl ka 1920 x 1080 67 500 60 000 148 500 i v Specifications Resolution S a be to Wa ra kHz Hz pata FremePackire SO moo 8500 si E a aa 75 000 50 000 148 500 pis sore FramePackrg CO0 So 18 500 s l AN 28 130 50 000 74 250 bas kai ag pala 60 000 74 250 3D KA ETR 56 250 50 000 148 500 4 per Kase i 67 500 60 000 148 500 e i 37 500 50 000 74 250 goea di 45 000 60 000 74 250 a napapa 27 000 24 000 74 250 Horizontal Frequency The time required to scan a single line from the left to the right side of the screen is called a horizontal cycle The reciprocal number of a horizontal cycle is called horizontal frequency Horizontal frequency is measured in KHz Vertical Frequency Repeating the same picture dozens of times per second allows you to view natural pictures The repeat frequency is called vertical frequency or refresh rate and is indicated in Hz 10 Specifications Appendix Contact SAMSUNG WORLDWIDE A If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center NORTH AMERICA U S A 1 800 SAMSUNG 726 7864 http Awww samsung com CANADA 1 800 SAMSUNG 726 7864 http www samsung com ca http www samsung com ca_fr French MEXICO 01 800 SAMSUNG 726 7864
21. 3D mode double click the game icon Alternatively select the game and click Start 6 Activate the 3D function on the product and play the game wearing the 3D glasses NG e Refer to the user guide for the 3D glasses for details about how to use the 3D glasses balag e Ifthe 3D glasses do not turn On even though 3D screen displays when playing a 3D game press the 3D button to check that Frame Sequential is selected for 3D Mode Depending on the graphics card Frame Sequential might not be selected automatically when playing a 3D game Refer to Online Help for PC system requirements and details about how to use SyncMaster 3D Game Launcher TriDef 3D iS e Ifyou start a game from the desktop and not from SyncMaster 3D Game Launcher TriDef 3D the game will not be displayed in 3D e The minimum PC system requirements may vary depending on the 3D game For details refer to the home page or user guide for the 3D game you want to play e SyncMaster 3D Game Launcher TriDef 3D does not support PCs that are based on Macintosh or Linux operating systems For Information o For further details about SyncMaster 3D Game Launcher TriDef 3D please contact DDD Co Ltd www tridef com o For further details about the product please contact Samsung Electronics 2 5 e To find 3D compatible games visit www tridef com syncmaster SyncMaster 3D Game Launcher TriDef 3D is updated each time new games
22. Adjust the Brightness using the A V button Contrast Adjust the contrast between the objects and background Range 0 100 A higher value will increase the contrast to make the object appear clearer e This menu is not available when pa k28 Color is in Full or Intelligent mode Wg MAGIC e Not available when MAGIC Bright is in Cinema or Dynamic Contrast mode 4 3 1 Configuring Contrast Press any button on the front of the product to display the OSD guide Next press MENU to display the corresponding menu screen No Press A V to move to Picture and press on the product ev Press A V to move to Contrast and press on the product The following screen will appear PICTURE 4 Adjust the Contrast using the A V button 4 Screen Setup 4 4 4 5 Screen Setup Sharpness Make the outline of objects more clear or blurry Range 0 100 A higher value will make the outline of objects clearer A e This option is not available if 3D Mode is enabled e This menu is not available when MAGIC Bright is in Cinema or Dynamic Contrast mode e This menu is not available when MAGIC Color is in Full or Intelligent mode 4 4 1 Configuring Sharpness Press any button on the front of the product to display the OSD guide Next press MENU to display the corresponding menu screen 2 Press A V to move to Picture and press on the product 3 Press A V to move to Sharpness
23. Dnptay Manager a ka Ng kain Z mooson cence kac 2007 A Bittccker Drive Encryption Werner iaun Programs Jj coe Haragan w Connecting to a Video Device e Do not connect the power cable before connecting all other cables Ensure you connect a source device first before connecting the power cable e The product can be connected to a video device A Connecting parts may differ in different products 3 4 1 Connection Using an HDMI Cable HDMI IN Connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI ports on the product and video device 2 Press to change the input source to HDMI Connecting and Using a Source Device K Be sure to connect an audio output device such as headphones or speakers to 3 on the product to hear audio 3 5 3 6 Connecting and Using a Source Device Setting Optimum Resolution An information message about setting optimum resolution will appear if you power on the product for the first time after purchase Select a language and change the resolution to the optimum value The optimal resolution for this monitor is as follows 1920 x 1080 60Hz Follow the above settings to set the resolution English Press A to move to the language you want and press the 2 To hide the information message press MENU WZ ifthe optimum resolution is not selected the message will appear up to three times for a specified time even when the product is
24. GANDA 0800 300 300 http www samsung com Appendix Appendix Correct Disposal Correct Disposal of This Product Waste Electrical 4 Electronic Equipment Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate X collection systems This marking on the product accessories or literature indicates that the product and its electronic accessories e g charger headset USB cable should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working life To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal please separate these items from other types of waste and recycle them responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product or their local government office for details of where and how they can take these items for environmentally safe recycling Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract This product and its electronic accessories should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal Correct disposal of batteries in this product Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate battery return systems This marking on the battery manual or packaging indicates that the batteries in this product should not be disposed of with other household waste
25. I Compatible Formats 31 Resolution Supported for PC Input via the HDMI Port 32 Playing 3D Games on a PC Table Of Contents 33 Precautions when Viewing 3D Video CONNECTING AND USING s34 Before Connecting A SOURCE DEVICE ee TS Pre connection Checkpoints 35 Connecting the Power 36 Connecting and Using a PC 36 Connecting to a PC 38 Driver Installation 38 Changing the Resolution Using a PC 40 Connecting to a Video Device 40 Connection Using an HDMI Cable 42 Setting Optimum Resolution 42 Connecting Headphones SCREEN SETUP 43 MAGIC 43 SAMSUNG MAGIC Angle 44 SAMSUNG MAGIC Bright 45 SAMSUNG MAGIC Color 46 Brightness 46 Configuring Brightness 47 Contrast 47 Configuring Contrast 48 Sharpness 48 Configuring Sharpness 48 Response Time 49 Configuring Response Time 49 HDMI Black Level CONFIGURING TINT 51 Red 51 Configuring Red Table Of Contents RESIZING OR RELOCATING THE SCREEN SETUP AND RESET 51 51 52 52 53 53 54 54 59 59 59 60 60 61 61 62 62 Green Configuring Green Blue Configuring Blue Color Tone Configuring the Color Tone Settings Gamma Configuring Gamma Size Changing the Picture Size Horizontal Position Configuring H Position Vertical Position Configuring V Position Menu H Position Configuring Menu H Position Menu V Position Configuring Menu V Position Eco Saving Menu Transparency Changing Menu Transparen
26. SAMSUNG http www samsung com SWITZERLAND 0848 SAMSUNG http www samsung com ch 7267864 CHF 0 08 min http www samsung com ch fr French U K 0330 SAMSUNG 7267864 http www samsung com EIRE 0818 717100 http www samsung com LITHUANIA 8 800 77777 http www samsung com LATVIA 8000 7267 http www samsung com ESTONIA 800 7267 http www samsung com TURKEY 444 77 11 http www samsung com CIS RUSSIA 8 800 555 55 55 http www samsung com GEORGIA 8 800 555 555 http www samsung com ARMENIA 0 800 05 555 http www samsung com AZERBAIJAN 088 55 55 555 http www samsung com KAZAKHSTAN 8 10 800 500 55 500 http www samsung com GSM 7799 UZBEKISTAN 8 10 800 500 55 500 http Awww samsung com KYRGYZSTAN 00 800 500 55 500 http www samsung com TADJIKISTAN 8 10 800 500 55 500 http www samsung com MONGOLIA http www samsung com Appendix 81 Appendix CIS UKRAINE 0 800 502 000 http www samsung com ua http www samsung com ua ru BELARUS 810 800 500 55 500 http www samsung com MOLDOVA 00 800 500 55 500 http Awww samsung com ASIA PACIFIC AUSTRALIA 1300 362 603 http www samsung com NEW ZEALAND 0800 SAMSUNG 0800 726 http www samsung com 786 CHINA 400 810 5858 http www samsung com HONG KONG 852 3698 4698 http www samsung com hk http Awww samsung com hk_en INDIA 1800 110011 http www samsung com 3030
27. TION Menu and Others INFORMATION View the current input source frequency and resolution 8 1 1 Displaying INFORMATION Press any button on the front of the product to display the OSD guide Next press MENU to display the corresponding menu screen 2 Press A V to move to INFORMATION The current input source frequency and resolution will PICTURE COLOR SIZE amp POSITION appear HDMI 67 5kHz 60Hz PP 1920 x 1080 SETUP amp RESET INFORMATION EXIT iv Configuring Brightness in the Startup Screen Adjust the Brightness by pressing the a button when the OSD guide is displayed K Only available in Digital mode Press any button on the front of the product when no menu screen is displayed to display the OSD guide Next press A The following screen will appear Brightness 2 Adjust the Brightness using the A V button 8 INFORMATION Menu and Others 8 3 INFORMATION Menu and Others Configuring Volume in the Startup Screen Adjust the Volume by pressing the A button when the OSD guide is displayed LE Only available in HDMI mode 7 Press any button on the front of the product when no menu screen is displayed to display the OSD guide Next press A7 The following screen will appear Volume 2 Adjust the Volume using the A V button 8 INFORMATION Menu and Others 68 9 1 Troubleshooting Guide Requirements Before Contacting Sa
28. 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 00106C 05 Before Using the Product Copyright The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice to improve quality 2011 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 e An administration fee may be charged if either o a an engineer is called out at your request and there is no defect in the product 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 o i e where you have failed to read this user manual e 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 Ng The following images are for reference only Real life situations may differ from what is shown in the images YG Symbols for safety precautions A Warning A serious
29. ant and press the 5 The selected option will be applied 7 Setup and Reset 63 7 8 7 9 Setup and Reset Customized Key By configuring Customized Key to suit your preferences you can change the screen settings more conveniently 7 81 Configuring Customized Key Press any button on the front of the product to display the OSD guide Next press MENU to display the corresponding menu screen 2 Press A V to move to SETUP amp RESET and press O on the product 3 Press A V to move to Customized Key and press on the product The following screen will appear SETUP amp RESET MAGIC Imege Size e Can be set to MAGIC Image Size 4 Press A to move to the option you want and press the 5 The selected option will be applied Off Timer On Off Enable or disable the off timer that automatically powers off the product 7 9 1 Configuring Off Timer On Off Press any button on the front of the product to display the OSD guide Next press MENU to display the corresponding menu screen 2 Press A V to move to SETUP amp RESET and press O on the product 7 Setup and Reset 64 7 10 Setup and Reset 3 Press A to move to Off Timer On Off and press on the product The following screen will appear SETUP amp RESET e Off Deactivate the off timer so that the product does not power off automatically e On Activate the off timer so that the product powers
30. ater amount of information on the screen and is suitable for performing multiple tasks at the same time E g A resolution of 1920 x 1080 consists of 1 920 horizontal pixels horizontal frequency and 1 080 vertical lines vertical resolution Plug amp Play The Plug amp Play feature allows the automatic exchange of information between a monitor and PC to produce an optimum display environment The monitor uses VESA DDC international standard to execute Plug amp Play Index Numerics 3D 28 3D Mode 28 3D 2D 80 A Adjusting the Product Tilt 27 Anti theft Lock 26 Appendix 79 Auto Source 62 C Changing the Resolution Using a PC 38 Checking the Resolution and Frequency 69 Cleaning 3 Connecting Headphones 42 Connecting to a PC 36 Connection Using an HDMI Cable 40 Contact SAMSUNG WORLDWIDE 79 Correct posture to use the product 12 Customized Key 64 D Driver Installation 38 F Frontal Buttons 22 G Green 51 H HDMI Black Level 49 INFORMATION 67 M MAGIC 43 O OSD control lock 23 P PowerSaver 75 Precautions for Storage 4 R Red 51 Removing the Packaging 18 Response Time 48 Reverse Side 25 S Safety Precautions 4 Screen Fit 55 Securing the Installation Space 4 Setting Optimum Resolution 42 Standard Signal Mode Table 76 SyncMaster 3D Game LauncherTriDef 3D 32 T Testing the Product 69 Tidying Up the Connected Cables 26 V Volume 68 Index W Wide
31. color This option is not available when AA gie Color is in Full or Intelligent mode K MAGIC 5 2 1 Configuring Green Press any button on the front of the product to display the OSD guide Next press MENU to display the corresponding menu screen 2 Press A V to move to COLOR and press 3 on the product 5 Configuring Tint 51 5 3 Configuring Tint 3 Press A to move to Green and press on the product The following screen will appear 4 Adjust the Green using the A V button Blue Adjust the value of the color blue in the picture Range 0 100 A higher value will increase the intensity of the color This option is not available when aware Color is in Full or Intelligent mode We MAGIC 5 3 1 Configuring Blue 7 Press any button on the front of the product to display the OSD guide Next press MENU to display the corresponding menu screen No Press A V to move to COLOR and press 0 8 on the product ev Press A V to move to Blue and press on the product The following screen will appear 4 Adjust the Blue using the amp button 5 Configuring Tint 52 Configuring Tint 5 4 Color Tone Adjust the general color tone of the picture K e This option is not available if 3D Mode is enabled e This option is not available when MAGIC Angle is enabled e This menu is not available when MAGIC Color is in Full or Intelligent mode 5 4 1 Configurin
32. creen Saver Settings or BIOS SETUP on the PC A Refer to the user manual for your PC or graphics card for further instructions on adjustment 9 Troubleshooting Guide v Specifications 10 1 General Model Name S23A700D Panel Size 23 Inches 58cm Display area 20 1 inches H x 11 3 inches V 50 976 cm H x 28 674 cm V Synchroni Horizontal 30 140 KHz zation Frequency Vertical DVI 50 Hz 60 Hz 100 Hz 120 Hz Frequency HDMI 24 60 Hz Display Color 16 7 M Color Hi FRC Resolution Optinum DVI 1920 x 1080 50 1920 x 1080 60 1920 x 1080 100 resolution 1920 x 1080 120 HDMI 1920 x 1080 60 480p 720p 1080i 1080p Maximum 1920 x 1080 120 resolution Maximum Pixel Clock 297 MHz Power Supply This product uses 100 to 240V Refer to the label at the back of the product as the standard voltage can vary in different countries Signal connectors HDMI DVI Dimensions W x H x D 21 0 x 15 6 x 7 8 Inches 6 4 Ibs Weight 53 38 x 39 52 x 19 70 cm 2 9 kg Environme Operating Temperature 50 F 104 F 10 C 40 C ntal Humidity 10 80 non condensing considerat ns Storage Temperature 4 F 140F 20 C 45 C Humidity 5 95 non condensing Plug and Play This monitor can be installed and used with any Plug and Play compatible systems Two way data exchange between the monitor and PC system optimizes the monitor settings Mo
33. cy Language Changing the Language PC AV Mode Configuring PC AV Mode Auto Source Configuring Auto Source Table Of Contents INFORMATION MENU AND OTHERS TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE SPECIFICATIONS 62 62 63 63 64 64 64 64 65 65 66 66 67 67 67 68 69 69 69 69 72 74 75 76 Display Time Configuring Display Time Key Repeat Time Configuring Key Repeat Time Customized Key Configuring Customized Key Off Timer On Off Configuring Off Timer On Off Off Timer Setting Configuring Off Timer Setting Reset Initializing Settings Reset INFORMATION Displaying INFORMATION Configuring Brightness in the Startup Screen Configuring Volume in the Startup Screen Requirements Before Contacting Samsung Customer Service Center Testing the Product Checking the Resolution and Frequency Check the followings Q amp A General PowerSaver Standard Signal Mode Table Table Of Contents APPENDIX 79 Contact SAMSUNG WORLDWIDE 84 Correct Disposal 84 Correct Disposal of This Product Waste Electrical amp Electronic Equipment 84 Correct disposal of batteries in this product 85 Terminology INDEX 1 1 Preparations Checking the Contents 1 1 1 Removing the Packaging 1 Open the packaging box Be careful not to damage the product when you open the packaging with a sharp instrument t Remove the styrofoam from the product Check the components and r
34. d option will be applied Standard HDMI Compatible Formats The 3D formats indicated below are recommended by the HDMI association and must be supported Basic Video Signal Standard HDMI 3D 1920x1080p 24Hz 1920x2205p 24Hz 1280x720p 60Hz 1280x1470p 60Hz Resolution Supported for PC Input via the HDMI Port PC input is optimized for video in 1920x1080 resolution Videos with a resolution other than 1920x1080 will not be displayed in 3D properly and will not be viewable in full screen mode 2 4 Playing 3D Games on a PC First install the SyncMaster 3D GAME Launcher TriDef 3D software NG SyncMaster 3D Game Launcher TriDef 3D is a game driver that allows you to play games in 3D on a PC Set your monitor as the default monitor for the PC 2 Install the SyncMaster 3D Game Launcher TriDef 3D software provided on a CD e _ Install the software following the instructions displayed e Alternatively download and install the software from www tridef com syncmaster 3 Goto Start gt All Programs gt TriDef 3D gt and select and run SyncMaster 3D Game Launcher TriDef 3D 4 To add compatible games click Search Alternatively add games to SyncMaster 3D Game Launcher TriDef 3D using the following methods e _ Drag the icon or execution file of a game on the desktop into the SyncMaster 3D Game Launcher TriDef 3D window e Goto File and select Add Games 5 To play a game in
35. e injured 2 1 1 3D Mode Select the appropriate mode for the video input and view 3D video K Put on the 3D glasses and select whichever 3D mode that offers the best 3D effect from 2D 3D Configuring the 3D Press any button on the front of the product to display the OSD guide Next press MENU to display the corresponding menu screen 2 Press A V to move to Picture and press on the product G Press A V to move to 3D and press 0 on the product 4 Press A V to move to 3D Mode and press on the product The following screen will appear MG 2D 3D Frame Sequential Top Bottom Side by Side e Off Disable the 3D Mode function e 2D gt 3D Convert 2D video to 3D video e Frame Sequential Display the left and right images alternately in each frame e Top Bottom Display the top and bottom images overlapping each other to allow you to experience the 3D effect e Side By Side Display the left and right images overlapping each other to allow you to experience the 3D effect 5 Press A V to move to the option you want and press the 7 6 The selected option will be applied 2 1 2 Depth Determines the three dimensional effect of the 3D video A This option is available only when the 3D mode is set to 2D 3D Configuring Depth Press any button on the front of the product to display the OSD guide Next press MENU to display the corresponding menu scree
36. een 5 The selected option will be applied Horizontal Position Move the screen to the left or right 4 e Available only when Size is set to Screen Fit 5 e This option is not available when 3D Mode is enabled 6 2 1 Configuring H Position 7 Press any button on the front of the product to display the OSD guide Next press MENU to display the corresponding menu screen 2 Press A V to move to SIZE amp POSITION and press 3 on the product 3 Press A V to move to H Position and press 0 8 on the product The following screen will appear SIZE amp POSITION 4 Adjust the H Position using the A V button Vertical Position Move the screen up or down Available only when Size is set to Screen Fit a e This option is not available when 3D Mode is enabled 6 3 1 Configuring V Position Press any button on the front of the product to display the OSD guide Next press MENU to display the corresponding menu screen 2 Press A to move to SIZE amp POSITION and press on the product 6 Resizing or Relocating the Screen 56 6 4 Resizing or Relocating the Screen 3 Press A V to move to V Position and press on the product The following screen will appear SIZE amp POSITION 4 Adjust the V Position using the A V button Menu H Position Move the menu position to the left or right 6 4 1 Configuring Menu H Position Press any button on the front o
37. emove the styrofoam and plastic bag NG e The appearance of actual components may differ from the image shown e _ 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 Preparations 1 1 2 Checking the Components K e Contact the dealer from whom you purchased the product if any item is missing e The appearance of the components and items sold separately may differ from the image shown Components nA eS Quick setup guide Warranty card User manual Not available in some locations Ea nG Cleaning cloth Power cable DC power adapter i DVI Dual Cable Wire holders Stand Base Stand Connector 3D Glasses amp 3D Glasses Stand Assembly Guide User Manual NG e Components may differ in different locations aa e The cleaning cloth is only supplied with the black high glossy model Items sold separately W4 The following items can be purchased at your nearest retailer a HDMI DVI cable HDMI cable 1 Preparations EDE Preparations 1 2 Attaching the Stand K 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 Check if the Stand Connector is firmly connected Turn the connecting screw at the bottom of the stand fully so that i
38. equency to 120Hz using the display settings menu on the Windows desktop o System requirements to play 3D PC games Basic Video Signal ded systems Recommen Operating connection supported If an AMD HD5000 series Display images in Windows 7 Recomme DVI D graphics card or higher is used FullHD Real 120Hz mode Vista nded Other graphics cards such as an nVIDIA graphics card or a graphics card lower than AMD HD5000 series Display images in DVI D Side by side 60Hz mode Windows 7 Vista XP Important Health and Safety Information when Viewing 3D Video iba Warning Read the following safety information thoroughly before using the 3D video function Some viewers may experience dizziness nausea or headaches when viewing 3D video If you experience these symptoms stop viewing 3D TV 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 to rest Do not use the 3D glasses for any other purpose as general spectacle sunglasses protective goggles etc than watching 3D pictures Do not use the 3D function or 3D glasses while moving You may trip or fall and becom
39. f the product to display the OSD guide Next press MENU to display the corresponding menu screen 2 Press A W to move to SIZE amp POSITION and press 7 on the product 3 Press A V to move to Menu H Position and press on the product The following screen will appear SIZE amp POSITION 4 Adjust the Menu H Position using the A V button 6 Resizing or Relocating the Screen 6 5 Resizing or Relocating the Screen Menu V Position Move the menu position up or down 6 5 1 Configuring Menu V Position Press any button on the front of the product to display the OSD guide Next press MENU to display the corresponding menu screen 2 Press A V to move to SIZE amp POSITION and press on the product 3 Press A V to move to Menu V Position and press on the product The following screen will appear 4 Adjust the Menu V Position using the A V button 6 Resizing or Relocating the Screen 58 7 1 7 2 Setup and Reset Eco Saving Adjust the power consumption of the product to save energy The Eco Saving function reduces power consumption by controlling the electric current used by the monitor panel K This option is not available if 3D Mode is enabled Configuring Eco Saving Settings Press any button on the front of the product to display the OSD guide Next press MENU to display the corresponding menu screen 2 Press A V to move to SETUP amp RESET and press
40. g the Color Tone Settings Press any button on the front of the product to display the OSD guide Next press MENU to display the corresponding menu screen 2 Press A W to move to COLOR and press 3 on the product 3 Press A W to move to Color Tone and press on the product The following screen will appear In PC mode e Cool2 Set the color temperature to be cooler than Cool e Cool1 Set the color temperature to be cooler than Normal mode e Normal Display the standard color tone e Warm1 Set the color temperature to be warmer than Normal mode e Warm2 Set the color temperature to be warmer than Warm1 e Custom Customize the color tone In AV mode Gamma e Cool Set the color temperature to be cooler than Normal mode 5 Configuring Tint 53 5 5 Configuring Tint e Normal Display the standard color tone e Warm Set the color temperature to be warmer than Normal mode e Custom Customize the color tone 4 Press A V to move to the option you want and press the 5 8 5 The selected option will be applied Gamma Adjust the mid range brightness Gamma of the picture NG This option is not available when Magic Angle is enabled 5 5 1 Configuring Gamma Press any button on the front of the product to display the OSD guide Next press MENU to display the corresponding menu screen 2 Press A V to move to COLOR and press 3 on the product 3 Press A to move
41. ge and press 0 8 on the product The following screen will appear SETUP amp RESET 4 Press A to move to the option you want and press the 5 8 5 The selected option will be applied 7 Setup and Reset 60 7 4 Setup and Reset PC AV Mode Set PC AV Mode to AV The picture size will be enlarged This option is useful when you view a movie 7 44 Configuring PC AV Mode Press any button on the front of the product to display the OSD guide Next press MENU to display the corresponding menu screen 2 Press A V to move to SETUP amp RESET and press on the product 3 Press A V to move to PC AV Mode and press on the product The following screen will appear SETUP amp RESET 4 Press A W to move to the option you want and press the 5 The selected option will be applied 7 Setup and Reset 61 7 5 7 6 Setup and Reset Auto Source Activate Auto Source 7 5 1 Configuring Auto Source Press any button on the front of the product to display the OSD guide Next press MENU to display the corresponding menu screen 2 Press A V to move to SETUP amp RESET and press on the product 3 Press A V to move to Auto Source and press on the product The following screen will appear SETUP amp RESET Auto Manual e Auto The input source is automatically recognized e Manual Manually select an input source 4 Press a to move to the option
42. he power indicator will be lit when the product is operating normally K e Refer to 10 2 PowerSaver for details about the power saving O function e 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 Preparations 1 3 2 Reverse Side K The color and shape of parts may differ from what is shown Specifications are subject to change without notice to improve quality DVI IN HDMI IN Port Description Connects to the DC power adapter o Connects to an audio output device such as headphones O Ifi O Connects to a source device via a DVI cable SS Connects to a source device using an HDMI cable 1 Preparations FIT Preparations 1 3 3 Tidying Up the Connected Cables Tidy up the cables using the cable holder on the back of the stand LAAL 4 The color and shape of parts may differ from what is shown Specifications are subject to change without notice to improve quality UI 1 3 4 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 To lock an anti
43. ing Tint ON PAGE 51 White does not really look white Change the COLOR settings Refer to Configuring Tint ON PAGE 51 There is no image on the screen and the power LED blinks every 0 5 to 1 second The product is in power saving mode Press any key on the keyboard or move the mouse to return to the previous screen There is no sound Sound issue Check the connection of the audio cable or adjust the volume Check the volume 9 Troubleshooting Guide Troubleshooting Guide Sound issue The volume is too low Adjust the volume If the volume is still low after turning it up to the maximum level adjust the volume on your PC sound card or software program Source device issue A beeping sound is heard when my PC is booting If a beeping sound is heard when your PC is booting have your PC serviced 9 2 Troubleshooting Guide Q amp A Question How can I change the frequency Answer Set the frequency on your graphics card Windows XP Select Control Panel Appearance and Themes Display Settings Advanced 5 Monitor and adjust Refresh rate under Monitor settings Windows ME 2000 Select Control Panel Display gt Settings Advanced Monitor and adjust Refresh rate under Monitor settings Windows Vista Select Control Panel gt Appearance and Personalization Personalization Di
44. injury Do not place heavy objects on the product e Product failure or personal injure may result Before Using the Product Correct posture to use the product Use the product in the correct posture as follows e Straighten your back e Allow adistance 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 e Adjust the angle so light does not reflect on the screen e Keep your forearms perpendicular to your upper arms and level with the back of your hands e Keep your elbows at about a right angle e 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 Table Of Contents BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT N Copyright Icons used in this manual Symbols for safety precautions VIR Cleaning Cleaning Securing the Installation Space Precautions for Storage BB dd W Safety Precautions Electricity and Safety Installation Operation N aos KB Correct posture to use the product PREPARATIONS 18 Checking the Contents 18 Removing the Packaging 19 Checking the Components 20 Attaching the Stand 22 Parts 22 Frontal Buttons 25 Reverse Side 26 Tidying Up the Connected Cables 26 Anti theft Lock Di Adjusting the Product Tilt 3D 28 3D 28 3D Mode 29 Depth 30 L R Change 30 SD 2D 31 Standard HDM
45. ive Click Windows Driver Follow the instructions given on the screen to proceed with installation KR N a Select your product model from the list of models Select the display adapter on which you want to intall he monitor Pe Select the monitor which you wert to install 5 Go to Display Properties and check that the resolution and refresh rate are appropriate Refer to your Windows OS manual for further details 3 3 3 Changing the Resolution Using a PC A e Adjust the resolution and refresh rate in Control Panel on your PC to obtain optimum picture quality e The picture quality of TFT LCDs may degrade if the optimum resolution is not selected Connecting and Using a Source Device Changing the Resolution on Windows XP Go to Control Panel Display Settings and change the resolution Tramen Desi Somen Seve Aggemiren Serer Seca Dang tre marten orn to mak Pe ohne amar ra meron Dolouks o To T Porke and Foxes Heb and sepat PP ereh E ra Changing the Resolution on Windows Vista Go to Control Panel Personalization Display Settings and change the resolution FIL IEEE EEE 3 4 Connecting and Using a Source Device Changing the Resolution on Windows 7 Go to Control Panel Display 5 Screen Resolution and change the resolution D Remote Dewtop Comecten Adjat yout computer s settings NAG csc Weed 2010 at Y son corte gt Ware
46. lt Remove foreign substances such as dust around the plug pins and power socket with a dry cloth e Otherwise a fire may result Before Using the Product A Caution Ta NG Installation A Warning Do not unplug the power cord when the product is in use e The product may become damaged by an electric shock Do not use the power cord for products other than authorized products supplied by Samsung e An electric shock or fire may result Keep the power socket where the power cord is connected unobstructed e 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 e An electric shock or fire may result DO NOT PLACE CANDLES INSECT REPELLANTS OR CIGARETTES ON TOP OF THE PRODUCT DO NOT INSTALL THE PRODUCT NEAR HEAT SOURCES e Otherwise a fire may result Avoid installing the product in a narrow space with bad ventilation such as a bookshelf or wall closet e 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 e Children may suffocate Before Using the Product
47. m the DC power adapter before you use it e Otherwise a fire may result Do not let water enter the DC power device or get the device wet e An electric shock or fire may result e Avoid using the product outdoors where it can be exposed to rain or snow e 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 e 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 Before Using the Product 10 Before Using the Product Do not hold the monitor upside down or move it by holding the stand e The product may fall and break or cause a personal injury Do not use humidifiers or stoves around the product e An electric shock or fire may result Rest your eyes for more than 5 minutes for every 1 hour of product use e 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 Exercise caution when adjusting the product angle or stand height e Otherwise children s fingers or hands may become stuck and injured e Tilting the product excessively may cause it to fall and result in personal
48. msung Customer Service Center 9 1 1 Testing the Product W4 Before calling Samsung Customer Service Center test your product as follows If the problem persists contact Samsung Customer Service Center Check if your product is operating normally by using the product test function If the screen is turned off and the power indicator blinks even though the product is properly connected to a PC perform a self diagnosis test Power off both the PC and product Disconnect the cable from the product Power on the product KR N ra If the Check Signal Cable message appears the product is working normally NG If the screen remains blank check the PC system video controller and cable 9 1 2 Checking the Resolution and Frequency For a mode that exceeds the supported resolution refer to 10 3 Standard Signal Mode Table the message Not Optimum Mode will appear for a short time 9 1 3 Check the followings Installation issue PC mode The screen keeps switching on and off Check the cable connection between the product and PC and ensure the connection is secure Refer to 3 3 Connecting and Using a PC Screen issue The power LED is off The screen will not switch Check that the power cable is connected on correctly Refer to 3 3 Connecting and Using a PC The message Check Signal Cable appears Check that the cable is properly connected to the product Refer to 3 3 Connecting and Using a PC
49. n 2 Press A V to move to Picture and press on the product 3 Press A V to move to 3D and press 3 on the product o Press A W to move to Depth and press J on the product The following screen will appear Adjust the Depth using the A V button The selected option will be applied 2 1 3 L R Change Switch the left image to the right image and vice versa Configuring L R Change Press any button on the front of the product to display the OSD guide Next press MENU to display the corresponding menu screen 2 Press A V to move to Picture and press J on the product 3 Press A to move to 3D and press 3 on the product 4 Press A V to move to L R Change and press on the product The following screen will appear e L R Image e R LImage 5 Press A V to move to the option you want and press the The selected option will be applied 2 1 4 3D 52D Activates 2D screen mode 2 2 2 3 Configuring 3D 2D 1 G Press any button on the front of the product to display the OSD guide Next press MENU to display the corresponding menu screen Press A V to move to Picture and press on the product Press A V to move to 3D and press on the product Press A W to move to 3D 2D and press on the product The following screen will appear Press A V to move to the option you want and press the 5 8 The selecte
50. nitor installation takes place automatically However you can customize the installation settings if desired Panel Dots Pixels Due to the nature of the manufacturing of this product approximately 1 pixel per million 1ppm may appear brighter or darker on the LCD panel This does not affect product performance WZ The above specifications are subject to change without notice to improve quality 10 Specifications y Specifications 10 2 K Class B device broadcast communications device for home use This Class B device designed for home use is registered for EMC requirements and can be used in all regions CE Recommendation EU Only e Hereby Samsung Electronics declares that this MONITOR is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC e The official Declaration of Conformity may be found at http www samsung com go to Support gt Search Product Support and enter the model name e This equipment may be operated in all EU countries USA only PowerSaver Dispose unwanted electronics through an approved recycler To find the nearest recycling location go to our website www samsung com recyclingdirect or call 877 278 0799 The power saving function of this product reduces power consumption by switching off the screen and changing the color of the power LED if the product is not used for a specified period
51. oduct and the DVI port on the PC 2 Connect the DC power adapter to the product and a power socket and turn on the power switch on the PC A Audio is not available if the PC and product are connected via the DVI port Connecting and Using a Source Device Connection Using an HDMI DVI Cable Connect the HDMI DVI cable to the HDMI port on the back of the product and the DVI port on the PC 2 Connect the DC power adapter to the product and a power socket and turn on the power switch on the PC 4 Audio is not available if the PC and product are connected via the DVI HDMI port a Connection Using an HDMI Cable Digital Type ib 7 Connect the HDMI cable to the HDMI port on the back of the product and the HDMI port on the PC 2 Connect the DC power adapter to the product and a power socket and turn on the power switch on the PC WZ Be sure to connect an audio output device such as headphones or speakers to K on the product to hear audio Connecting and Using a Source Device 3 3 2 Driver Installation K e You can set the optimum resolution and frequency for this product by installing the corresponding drivers for this product An installation driver is contained on the CD supplied with the product e _ Ifthe file provided is faulty visit the Samsung homepage http Awww samsung com and download the file Insert the user manual CD provided with the product into the CD ROM dr
52. of time The power is not turned off in power saving mode To switch the screen back on press any key on the keyboard or move the mouse Power savign mode only functions when the product is connected to a PC with a power saving function S23A700D PowerSaver Normal Operation Power saving mode Po nono Power button Power Indicator On Blinking off Power Consumption 39W 0 5 W 0 5 W kal e The displayed power consumption level can vary in different operating conditions or when settings are changed e Toreduce the power consumption to O watts turn off the power switch on the back of the product or disconnect the power cable Be sure to disconnect the power cable when you will not be using the product for an extended period of time To reduce the power consumption to O watts when the power switch is not available disconnect the power cable 10 Specifications y Specifications 10 3 Standard Signal Mode Table K This product can be set to only one resolution for each screen size to obtain the optimum picture quality due to the nature of the panel Therefore a resolution other than the specified resolution may degrade the picture quality To avoid this it is recommended that you select the optimum resolution specified for the screen size of your product If a signal that belongs to the following standard signal modes is transmitted from your PC the screen will automatically be adjusted If the signal transmi
53. r five seconds To unlock the locked OSD control press the MENU button for more than five seconds LE If the OSD control is locked e Only the menus 3D MAGIC Brightness Contrast and INFORMATION are available for use GV When the OSD guide is displayed the Gd w button activates the function assigned to Customized Key When the menu screen is displayed the button functions as the key to move to a lower menu or adjust the setting of an option Configure Customized Key and press W W The following options will be enabled MAGIC Image Size K To configure Customized Key go to SETUP amp RESET gt Customized Key and select the mode you want Als When the OSD guide is displayed the A button changes the sound volume in HDMI mode or adjusts the brightness in Digital mode When the menu screen is displayed the button functions as the key to move to an upper menu or adjust the setting of an option 0 8 Confirm a menu selection When the OSD guide is displayed the button changes the input source HDMI Digital 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 1 Preparations 23 Preparations Icons Description When the OSD guide is displayed the 39 button opens the 3D setting 30 window Turn the screen on or off T
54. r may differ depending on the product 110 cm Precautions for Storage High glossy models can develop white stains on the surface if an ultrasonic wave humidifier is used nearby LE Be sure to contact Samsung Customer Service Center page 79 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 mai images Before Using the Product A Warning Do not use a damaged power cord or plug or a loose power socket e An electric shock or fire may result Do not plug many products into the same power socket e Otherwise the socket may overheat and cause a fire Do not touch the power plug with wet hands e Otherwise an electric shock may result Insert the power plug all the way in so it is not loose e An unstable connection may cause a fire Connect the power plug to a grounded power socket type 1 insulated devices only e 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 e A damaged power cord may cause an electric shock or fire Do not place the power cord or product near heat sources e An electric shock or fire may resu
55. reen data is transmitted as it refreshes to display an image although the refreshing is invisible to the naked eye The number of screen refreshes is called scanning rate and is measured in Hz A scanning rate of 60Hz means that the screen refreshes 60 times per second The screen scanning rate depends on the performance of the graphics cards in your PC and monitor Horizontal Frequency Characters or images displayed on the monitor screen consist of numerous dots pixels Pixels are transmitted in horizontal lines which are then arranged vertically to create an image The horizontal frequency is measured in kHz and represents how many times horizontal lines per second are transmitted and displayed on the monitor screen A horizontal frequency of 85 means that the horizontal lines that make up an image are transmitted 85 000 times per second and the horizontal frequency is indicated in 85kHz Vertical Frequency One image is made of numerous horizontal lines The vertical frequency is measured in Hz and represents how many images can be created per second by those horizontal lines A vertical frequency of 60 means that an image is transmitted 60 times per second The vertical frequency is also called refresh rate and affects screen flicker Appendix 85 Appendix Resolution Resolution is the number of horizontal pixels and vertical pixels that form a screen It represents the level of display detail A higher resolution displays a gre
56. splay Settings gt Advanced Settings 5 Monitor and adjust Refresh rate under Monitor settings Windows 7 Select Control Panel gt Appearance and Personalization Display Screen Resolution gt Advanced settings Monitor and adjust Refresh rate under Monitor settings 9 Troubleshooting Guide Troubleshooting Guide Question Answer How can change the resolution Windows XP Go to Control Panel 5 Appearance and Themes Display Settings and adjust the resolution Windows ME 2000 Go to Control Panel 5 Display gt Settings and adjust the resolution Windows Vista Go to Control Panel Appearance and Personalization Personalize Display Settings and adjust the resolution Windows 7 Go to Control Panel gt Appearance and Personalization Display Adjust Resolution and adjust the resolution How do set power saving mode Windows XP Set power saving mode in Control Panel Appearance and Themes Display Screen Saver Settings or BIOS SETUP on the PC Windows ME 2000 Set power saving mode in Control Panel Display Screen Saver Settings or BIOS SETUP on the PC Windows Vista Set power saving mode in Control Panel gt Appearance and Personalization Personalize Screen Saver Settings or BIOS SETUP on the PC Windows 7 Set power saving mode in Control Panel Appearance and Personalization Personalize S
57. t is completely fixed 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 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 Preparations A Caution Avoid lifting the product holding only the stand Preparations 1 3 Parts 1 3 1 Frontal Buttons IZ The color and shape of parts may differ from what is shown Specifications are subject to change without notice to improve quality ID BA MAGIC E voL 5 3D SAMSUNG OSD Guide MENU GV alt O 30 0 a e This is a touch type button Tap the button lightly with a finger e Ifyou press a button on the front of the monitor an OSD Guide will display showing the function of the button before the menu for the pressed button appears e Togo to the menu press the button on the front of the monitor again e OSD Guide may vary according to functions and models Please refer to actual product 1 Preparations 22 Preparations Icons MENU Description e Open or close the onscreen display OSD menu or return to the last menu e 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 fo
58. to MAGIC and press 5 8 on the product Press A V to move to MAGIC Bright and press 0 8 on the product The following screen will appear In PC mode Custom Standard Game Cinema Dynamic Contrast e Custom Customize the contrast and brightness as required Screen Setup e Standard Obtain a picture quality suitable for editing documents or using Internet e Game Obtain a picture quality suitable for playing games that involve many graphic effects and dynamic movements e Cinema Obtain the brightness and sharpness of TVs suitable for enjoying video and DVD content e Dynamic Contrast Obtain balanced brightness through automatic contrast adjustment In AV mode Dynamic Standard Movie Custom e Dynamic This mode is suitable when the ambient light is bright e Standard This mode is generally suitable for any environment e Movie This mode reduces eye fatigue e Custom Customize the contrast and brightness as required 5 Press 4 V to move to the option you want and press the 6 The selected option will be applied 4 1 3 SAMSUNG MAGIC Color Maaic Color is a new picture quality improvement technology developed independently by Samsung which delivers vivid natural colors without picture quality degradation K e This option is not available if 3D Mode is enabled e This menu is not available when MAGIC Angle is enabled e Not available when MAGIC Bright is in Cinema or D
59. to Picture and press on the product Press A V to move to HDMI Black Level and press 5 8 on the product The following screen will appear PICTURE e Normal Select this mode when there is no contrast ratio degradation e Low Select this mode to reduce the black level and increase the white level when there is a contrast ratio degradation 4 Screen Setup 49 Screen Setup 4 Press A V to move to the option you want and press the 7 5 The selected option will be applied W4 HDMI Black Level may not be compatible with some source devices i 5 1 oe Configuring Tint Adjust the tint of the screen This option is not available when Magia Bright is set to Cinema or Dynamic Contrast mode Red Adjust the value of the color red in the picture Range 0 100 A higher value will increase the intensity of the color K This option is not available when Magic Color is in Full or Intelligent mode 5 1 1 Configuring Red Press any button on the front of the product to display the OSD guide Next press MENU to display the corresponding menu screen 2 Press A V to move to COLOR and press 3 on the product 3 Press A V to move to Red and press on the product The following screen will appear 4 Adjust the Red using the A V button Green Adjust the value of the color green in the picture Range 0 100 A higher value will increase the intensity of the
60. tted from the PC does not belong to the standard signal modes the screen may be blank with the power LED on In such a case change the settings according to the following table by referring to the graphics card user manual DVI Normal amp 3D Holigehial vertical Pixel Clock Sync Polarity Resolution Frequency Frequency MHz H V kHz Hz ee 67 500 60 000 148 500 as 60 Hz 1920 x 1080 Normal a 113 221 99 930 235 500 100 Hz 1920 x 1080 120 Hz 137 260 119 982 285 500 1920 x 1080 7 148 60 Hz SBS Halt 67 500 60 000 48 500 1920 x 1080 2 f 148 50 Hz SBS Half 56 250 50 000 48 500 3D 1920 x 1080 120 Hz 137 260 119 982 285 500 FrameSequencial 1920 x 1080 100 Hz 113 221 99 930 235 500 FrameSequencial 10 Specifications v Specifications HDMI Normal amp 3D 60 Hz 1080p Horizontal nanga Pixel Clock Sync Polarity Resolution Frequency Frequency MHz H V kHz Hz 1920x1 920 x 1080 67 500 60 000 148 500 60 Hz 640 x 480 1 47 59 940 25 180 60 Hz 480p ele 720 x 480 1 47 59 940 27 000 j 60 Hz 480p oe 720x576 12 i ef 50 Hz 576p n paa oo 1280 x 720 7 74 2 Deak 37 500 50 000 50 Tk 1280 x 720 l j 74 2 Normal ees 45 000 60 000 50 Hit 1920 x 1080 74 2 50 Hz 10801 AN 7 ix Ht 1920 x 1080 60 Hz 10801 Hi a o 1920 x 1080 74 2 24 Hz 1080p Ha s Kh 1920 x 1080
61. turned off and on again The optimum resolution 1920 x 1080 can also be selected in Control Panel on your PC Connecting Headphones Connect an audio output device such as headphones or speakers to K on the product 3 Connecting and Using a Source Device 42 4 1 Screen Setup Configure the screen settings such as brightness and color tone MAGIC This feature provides the viewing angle brightness and tint to suit your preferences 4 1 1 SAMSUNG MAGIC Angle Magic Angle allows you to configure the settings to obtain the optimum picture quality according to your viewing angle You can enjoy similar picture quality to when you view directly in front of the product by selecting a viewing mode appropriate for each viewing angle WZ This menu is not available when MAGIG Bright is in Cinema or Dynamic Contrast mode A e This option is not available when MM AgIG Color is enabled Configuring Magia Angle Press any button on the front of the product to display the OSD guide Next press MENU to display the corresponding menu screen 2 Press A to move to Picture and press on the product ie Press A V to move to MAGIC and press on the product 4 Press A to move to Mee Angle and press on the product The following screen will appear ae Lean Back Mode 1 Lean Back Mode 2 Standing Mode Side Mode Group View Custom e Off Select
62. use a personal injury 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 e Besure to consult Samsung Customer Service Center page 79 before installation if you want to install the product at such a place High voltage runs through the product Do not attempt to disassemble repair or modify the product on your own e An electric shock or fire may result e Contact Samsung Customer Service Center page 79 for repair Before moving the product turn off the power switch and disconnect the power cable and all other connected cables e 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 79 e _ An electric shock or fire may result Do not let children hang from the product or climb on top of it e 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 79 e Otherwise an electric shock or fire may result Do not put a heavy object toy or sweets on top
63. ynamic Contrast mode Configuring Magic Color Press any button on the front of the product to display the OSD guide Next press MENU to display the corresponding menu screen 2 Press A V to move to Picture and press on the product 3 Press A W to move to MAGIC and press on the product 4 2 Screen Setup 4 Press A V to move to MACE Color and press on the product The following screen wil appear Of Demo Full Intelligent e Off Disable MAIG Color e Demo Compare normal screen mode with Mere Color mode e Full Obtain a vivid picture quality for all areas including the flesh colors in the picture e Intelligent Improve the chroma for all areas except the flesh colors in the picture 5 Press A V to move to the option you want and press the 6 The selected option will be applied Brightness Adjust the general brightness of the picture Range 0 100 A higher value will make the picture appear brighter This menu is not available when Mawele Bright is in Dynamic Contrast mode Wg MAGIC 4 21 Configuring Brightness Press any button on the front of the product to display the OSD guide Next press MENU to display the corresponding menu screen 2 Press A V to move to Picture and press on the product 4 3 Screen Setup 3 Press A V to move to Brightness and press on the product The following screen will appear PICTURE 4

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