Samsung S23C550H, User Manual

Page 1: ...0310A 06 User Manual S22C550H S23C550H S24C550HL The color and the appearance may differ depending on the product and the specifications are subject to change without prior notice to improve the perfo...

Page 2: ...nstallation and Safety 14 Operation 18 Correct posture to use the product PREPARATIONS 19 Checking the Contents 19 Removing the Packaging 20 Checking the Components 21 Parts 21 Frontal Button 22 Direc...

Page 3: ...37 Changing the Resolution Using a PC SCREEN SETUP 41 Brightness 41 Configuring Brightness 42 Contrast 42 Configuring Contrast 43 Sharpness 43 Configuring Sharpness 44 SAMSUNG MAGIC Bright 44 Configu...

Page 4: ...or Tone Settings 58 Gamma 58 Configuring Gamma COORDINATING OSD 59 Language 59 Changing the Language 60 Menu H Position Menu V Position 60 Configuring Menu H Position Menu V Position 61 Display Time 6...

Page 5: ...INFORMATION 71 Displaying INFORMATION 72 Configuring Brightness and Contrast in the Initial Screen 73 Configuring Volume in the Initial Screen INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE 74 MagicTune 74 What is MagicTun...

Page 6: ...de Table APPENDIX 88 Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE 94 Responsibility for the Pay Service Cost to Customers 94 Not a product defect 94 A Product damage caused by customer s fault 94 Others 96 Correct Disp...

Page 7: ...DC are registered trademarks of the Video Electronics Standards Association Icons used in this manual z An administration fee may be charged if either a an engineer is called out at your request and t...

Page 8: ...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 z Do not apply a cleaning agent that contains alc...

Page 9: ...he product Be sure to allow the amount of space as shown below or greater when installing the product The exterior may differ depending on the product Precautions for storage Be sure to contact Samsun...

Page 10: ...dicates that high voltage is present inside It is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any internal part of this product This symbol alerts you that important literature concerning operation and...

Page 11: ...nds z Otherwise an electric shock may result Insert the power plug all the way in so it is not loose z An unstable connection may cause a fire Connect the power plug to a grounded power socket type 1...

Page 12: ...o 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 z An electric sh...

Page 13: ...Otherwise the product lifespan may be reduced or a fire may result Do not install the product within the reach of young children z The product may fall and injure children Edible oil such as soybean...

Page 14: ...Service Center page 88 for repair Before moving the product turn off the power switch and disconnect the power cable and all other connected cables z Otherwise the power cord may be damaged and a fir...

Page 15: ...t Do not use or keep combustible spray or an inflammable substance near the product z An explosion or fire may result Ensure the vents are not blocked by tablecloths or curtains z Otherwise a fire may...

Page 16: ...age Use the product at the recommended resolution and frequency z Your eyesight may deteriorate Do not put DC power adapters together z Otherwise a fire may result Remove the plastic bag from the DC p...

Page 17: ...en 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 t...

Page 18: ...slightly downward at the screen Keep your eyes directly in front of the screen z Adjust the angle so light does not reflect on the screen z Keep your forearms perpendicular to your upper arms and leve...

Page 19: ...careful not to damage the product when you open the packaging with a sharp instrument 2 Remove the styrofoam from the product 3 Check the components and remove the styrofoam and plastic bag This imag...

Page 20: ...ts are missing z The appearance of the components may differ from the images shown Components Components may vary depending on the country Quick Setup guide Warranty card Not available In some locatio...

Page 21: ...ton Off z Power saving mode Blinking z Power Off Power button On The power Indicator operation can be swapped by changing in the menu SETUP RESET Power LED On Actual models because of functional varia...

Page 22: ...splayed if you move the JOG button in any direction Models with sound option z UP DOWN Adjust Brightness z LEFT RIGHT Adjust Volume z PRESS ENTER Display Function Key Guide Models without sound option...

Page 23: ...tton in the function key guide screen The OSD On Screen Display of your Monitor s feature appears z OSD control lock Maintain the current settings or lock the OSD control to prevent unintended changes...

Page 24: ...nt Please run the corresponding function based on the actual icon and description When the monitor displays nothing i e Power saving mode or Non signal mode 2 direct keys for control source and power...

Page 25: ...e quality Port Description Connect to the DC power adapter Connect to a source device using an HDMI cable The HDMI IN terminal is supplied for the HDMI dedicated models only Connect to a PC using the...

Page 26: ...at the stand neck is firmly connected Tightly fasten the connecting screw at the bottom of the stand base Place a soft cloth over the table to protect the product and place the product onto the cloth...

Page 27: ...the product faces downwards While holding the stand neck with one hand pound the other fisted hand down onto the top of the stand base in the direction of the arrow to detach the stand base Turn the...

Page 28: ...uct Tilt The color and shape of parts may differ from what is shown Specifications are subject to change without notice to improve quality z You can adjust the tilt of your monitor z Hold the lower pa...

Page 29: ...ions are subject to change without notice to improve quality To lock an anti theft locking device 1 Fix the cable of your anti theft locking device to a heavy object such as a desk 2 Put one end of th...

Page 30: ...power cable until all connections are completed Connecting the power cable during connection may damage the product z Check the types of ports at the back of the product you want to connect 2 2 Connec...

Page 31: ...connect the power cable before connecting all other cables Ensure you connect a source device first before connecting the power cable 1 Connect the D SUB cable to the RGB IN port on the back of the p...

Page 32: ...on the PC 3 Change the input source to HDMI controlling the JOG button UP DOWN when input source is not set 2 3 3 Connection Using an HDMI DVI Cable Do not connect the power cable before connecting al...

Page 33: ...other cables Ensure you connect a source device first before connecting the power cable 1 Connect an audio output device such as headphones to port on the product z This function is only available in...

Page 34: ...34 Connecting and Using a Source Device 2 2 Connecting and Using a Source Device 2 3 6 Changing the sound settings on Windows Control Panel Audio Speaker Speaker Setup 1 2 3 4...

Page 35: ...product z If the file provided is faulty visit the Samsung homepage http www samsung com and download the file 1 Insert the user manual CD provided with the product into the CD ROM drive 2 Click Wind...

Page 36: ...lue 1 Select a language by moving the JOG button UP DOWN Next press the JOG button 2 To hide the information message press the JOG button z If the optimum resolution is not selected the message will a...

Page 37: ...Using a PC z Adjust the resolution and refresh rate in Control Panel on your PC to obtain optimum picture quality z The picture quality of TFT LCDs may degrade if the optimum resolution is not select...

Page 38: ...onnecting and Using a Source Device 2 2 Connecting and Using a Source Device Changing the Resolution on Windows Vista Go to Control Panel Personalization Display Settings and change the resolution 1 2...

Page 39: ...39 Connecting and Using a Source Device 2 2 Connecting and Using a Source Device Changing the Resolution on Windows 7 Go to Control Panel Display Screen Resolution and change the resolution 1 2 3 4...

Page 40: ...onnecting and Using a Source Device 2 2 Connecting and Using a Source Device Changing the Resolution on Windows 8 Go to Settings Control Panel Display Screen Resolution and change the resolution 1 2 3...

Page 41: ...navailable when Eco Saving is set 3 1 1 Configuring Brightness 1 When the Function Key Guide appears select by moving the JOG button UP Next press the JOG button 2 Move to PICTURE controlling the JOG...

Page 42: ...e appears select by moving the JOG button UP Next press the JOG button 2 Move to PICTURE controlling the JOG button UP DOWN and press the JOG button 3 Move to Contrast controlling the JOG button UP DO...

Page 43: ...ion Key Guide appears select by moving the JOG button UP Next press the JOG button 2 Move to PICTURE controlling the JOG button UP DOWN and press the JOG button 3 Move to Sharpness controlling the JOG...

Page 44: ...picture quality suitable for editing documents or using Internet z Game Obtain a picture quality suitable for playing games that involve many graphic effects and dynamic movements z Cinema Obtain the...

Page 45: ...than in Standard mode z Standard Select this mode when the surroundings are bright This also provides a sharp image z Movie Select this mode when the surroundings are dark This will save power and re...

Page 46: ...t of the product z Lean Back Mode 1 Select this option to view from a place slightly lower than the product z Lean Back Mode 2 Select this option to view from a place lower than Lean Back Mode 1 z Sta...

Page 47: ...tton UP Next press the JOG button 2 Move to PICTURE controlling the JOG button UP DOWN and press the JOG button 3 Move to Upscale controlling the JOG button UP DOWN and press the JOG button The follow...

Page 48: ...e with an aspect ratio of 4 3 Suitable for videos and standard broadcasts z 16 9 Display the picture with an aspect ratio of 16 9 z Screen Fit Display the picture with the original aspect ratio withou...

Page 49: ...up z This can only be set when the external input is connected through HDMI and PC AV Mode is set to AV 4 Move to the desired option controlling the JOG button UP DOWN and press the JOG button 5 The s...

Page 50: ...the JOG button 3 Move to HDMI Black Level controlling the JOG button UP DOWN and press the JOG button The following screen will appear z Normal Select this mode when there is no contrast ratio degrad...

Page 51: ...ition V Position 1 When the Function Key Guide appears select by moving the JOG button UP Next press the JOG button 2 Move to PICTURE controlling the JOG button UP DOWN and press the JOG button 3 Move...

Page 52: ...on UP Next press the JOG button 2 Move to PICTURE controlling the JOG button UP DOWN and press the JOG button 3 Move to Coarse controlling the JOG button UP DOWN and press the JOG button The following...

Page 53: ...e JOG button UP Next press the JOG button 2 Move to PICTURE controlling the JOG button UP DOWN and press the JOG button 3 Move to Fine controlling the JOG button UP DOWN and press the JOG button The f...

Page 54: ...he color 4 1 1 Configuring Red 1 When the Function Key Guide appears select by moving the JOG button UP Next press the JOG button 2 Move to COLOR controlling the JOG button UP DOWN and press the JOG b...

Page 55: ...ppears select by moving the JOG button UP Next press the JOG button 2 Move to COLOR controlling the JOG button UP DOWN and press the JOG button 3 Move to Green controlling the JOG button UP DOWN and p...

Page 56: ...ppears select by moving the JOG button UP Next press the JOG button 2 Move to COLOR controlling the JOG button UP DOWN and press the JOG button 3 Move to Blue controlling the JOG button UP DOWN and pr...

Page 57: ...or temperature to be cooler than Cool 1 z Cool 1 Set the color temperature to be cooler than Normal z Normal Display the standard color tone z Warm 1 Set the color temperature to be warmer than Normal...

Page 58: ...UP Next press the JOG button 2 Move to COLOR controlling the JOG button UP DOWN and press the JOG button 3 Move to Gamma controlling the JOG button UP DOWN and press the JOG button The following scre...

Page 59: ...t press the JOG button 2 Move to MENU SETTINGS controlling the JOG button UP DOWN and press the JOG button 3 Move to Language controlling the JOG button UP DOWN and press the JOG button The following...

Page 60: ...he JOG button UP DOWN and press the JOG button 3 Move to the Menu H Position or Menu V Position controlling the JOG button UP DOWN and press the JOG button The following screen will appear 4 Adjust th...

Page 61: ...s select by moving the JOG button UP Next press the JOG button 2 Move to MENU SETTINGS controlling the JOG button UP DOWN and press the JOG button 3 Move to Display Time controlling the JOG button UP...

Page 62: ...NU SETTINGS controlling the JOG button UP DOWN and press the JOG button 3 Move to Transparency controlling the JOG button UP DOWN and press the JOG button The following screen will appear 4 Move to th...

Page 63: ...ntrolling the JOG button UP DOWN and press the JOG button 3 Move to Reset controlling the JOG button UP DOWN and press the JOG button The following screen will appear 4 Move to the desired option cont...

Page 64: ...press the JOG button 3 Move to Eco Saving controlling the JOG button UP DOWN and press the JOG button The following screen will appear z 75 Change the monitor power consumption to 75 of the default l...

Page 65: ...mer controlling the JOG button UP DOWN and press the JOG button The following screen will appear z Off Deactivate the off timer so that the product does not power off automatically z On Activate the o...

Page 66: ...he JOG button 3 Move to Turn Off After controlling the JOG button UP DOWN and press the JOG button The following screen will appear 4 Adjust the Turn Off After controlling the JOG button UP DOWN 5 The...

Page 67: ...G button UP Next press the JOG button 2 Move to SETUP RESET controlling the JOG button UP DOWN and press the JOG button 3 Move to PC AV Mode controlling the JOG button UP DOWN and press the JOG button...

Page 68: ...to Key Repeat Time controlling the JOG button UP DOWN and press the JOG button The following screen will appear z Acceleration 1 sec or 2 sec can be selected If No Repeat is selected a command respon...

Page 69: ...JOG button 3 Move to Source Detection controlling the JOG button UP DOWN and press the JOG button The following screen will appear z Auto The input source is automatically recognized z Manual Manually...

Page 70: ...ETUP RESET controlling the JOG button UP DOWN and press the JOG button 3 Move to Power LED On controlling the JOG button UP DOWN and press the JOG button The following screen will appear z Working The...

Page 71: ...the Function Key Guide appears select by moving the JOG button UP Next press the JOG button 2 Move to INFORMATION controlling the JOG button UP DOWN and press the JOG button The following screen will...

Page 72: ...y moving the JOG button when the Direct Key Guide is displayed on the screen 1 When you control the JOG button LEFT RIGHT the following screen will appear 2 Move to Brightness Contrast Contrast Bright...

Page 73: ...creen Adjust the Volume by moving the JOG button when the Direct Key Guide is displayed on the screen 1 When you control the JOG button LEFT RIGHT the following screen will appear 2 Adjust the Volume...

Page 74: ...s not appear on the main screen find and double click the MagicTune setup file on the CD ROM 3 Select the installation language and click Next 4 Complete the remaining software installation steps acco...

Page 75: ...ick the Add or Remove Programs icon in the Control Panel 3 In the Add Remove window find and select MagicTune so that it is highlighted 4 Click Change or Remove Programs to remove the software 5 Selec...

Page 76: ...steps according to the instructions displayed on the screen z The software may not work properly if you do not restart the computer after the installation z The MultiScreen icon may not appear dependi...

Page 77: ...At least 32MB of memory z At least 60MB of free space on the hard disk drive 8 2 2 Removing the Software Click Start select Settings Control Panel and then double click Add or Remove Programs Select...

Page 78: ...duct 3 Power on the product 4 If the message Check Signal Cable appears the product is working normally If the screen remains blank check the PC system video controller and cable 9 1 2 Checking the Re...

Page 79: ...nd frequency to the recommended level Refer to 10 1 General The screen appears unstable and shaky Check that the resolution and frequency for the PC are within the range of resolution and frequency co...

Page 80: ...volume Check the volume 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...

Page 81: ...and adjust Refresh rate under Monitor settings z Windows Vista Go to Control Panel Appearance and Personalization Personalization Display Settings Advanced Settings Monitor and adjust Refresh rate un...

Page 82: ...s Control Panel Appearance and Personalization Display Adjust Resolution and adjust the resolution How do I set power saving mode z Windows XP Set power saving mode in Control Panel Appearance and The...

Page 83: ...x 0 2715 mm V 0 0107 Inches H x 0 0107 Inches V Synchronization Horizontal Frequency 30 81 kHz Vertical Frequency 56 75 Hz Display Color 16 7 M Resolution Optimum Resolution 1920 x 1080 60 Hz Maximum...

Page 84: ...Operating Temperature 50 F 104 F 10 C 40 C Humidity 10 80 non condensing Storage Temperature 4 F 113 F 20 C 45 C Humidity 5 95 non condensing Plug and Play This monitor can be installed and used with...

Page 85: ...al Protection Agency Energy Star power is measured with the test method in the current Energy Star Standard z To reduce the power consumption to 0 watts turn off the power switch on the back of the pr...

Page 86: ...ted from the PC does not belong to the standard signal modes the screen may be blank even though the power LED turns on In such a case change the settings according to the following table by referring...

Page 87: ...z z 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 H...

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Page 94: ...ns on how to use the network or another company s program z If customer requests software installation and setup for the product z If a service technician removes cleans dusts or foreign materials ins...

Page 95: ...95 Appendix Appendix If customer requests a service in case the product has no defect service fee may be charged So please read User Manual first...

Page 96: ...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 resourc...

Page 97: ...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 t...

Page 98: ...the screen and is suitable for performing multiple tasks at the same time E g A resolution of 1920 x 1080 consists of 1920 horizontal pixels horizontal resolution and 1080 vertical lines vertical res...

Page 99: ...Correct posture to use the product 18 D Display Time 61 E Eco Saving 64 F Fine 53 G Gamma 58 General 83 Green 55 H HDMI Black Level 50 I Image Size 48 INFORMATION 71 Installation 26 K Key Repeat Time...

Page 100: ...Index 100 S Safety Precautions 10 SAMSUNG MAGIC Angle 46 SAMSUNG MAGIC Bright 44 SAMSUNG MAGIC Upscale 47 Sharpness 43 Source Detection 69 Standard Signal Mode Table 86 T Transparency 62 Turn Off Aft...