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Samsung SyncMaster 225MS Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 SyncMaster 225MS Install driver Install programs...
  • Page 2 Notation Failure to follow directions noted by this symbol could result in bodily harm or damage to equipment. Prohibited Do not disassemble Do not touch Power When not used for extended period of time, set your computer to DPMS. If using a screen saver, set it to the active screen mode. The images here are for reference only, and are not applicable in all cases (or countries).
  • Page 3 This may cause an electric shock or fire. Do not pull the plug out by the wire nor touch the plug with wet hands. This may cause an electric shock or fire. Use only a properly grounded plug and receptacle. An improper ground may cause electric shock or equipment damage.
  • Page 4 Installation Be sure to contact an authorized Service Center when installing your set in a location with heavy dust, high or low temperatures, high humidity, and chemical substances, or where it will be operated for 24 hours continuously such as an airport, train station or etc.
  • Page 5 Do not install the product in places with poor ventilation, for instance, a bookshelf, closet, etc. Any increase in internal temperature may cause fire. Set down the monitor carefully. The monitor could be damaged or broken. Do not place the monitor face down. The TFT-LCD surface may be damaged.
  • Page 6 Use the recommended detergent with a smooth cloth. If the connector between the plug and the pin is dusty or dirty, clean it properly with a dry cloth. A dirty connector may cause an electric shock or fire. Make sure to unplug the power cord before cleaning the product. Otherwise, this may cause electric shock or fire.
  • Page 7 Keep the product away from places exposed to oil, smoke or moisture; do not install inside a vehicle. This may a malfunction, an electric shock or fire. Especially avoid operating the monitor near water or outdoors where the monitor could be exposed to snow or rain. If the monitor is dropped or the casing is damaged, turn the monitor off and unplug the power cord.
  • Page 8 This may cause an explosion or fire. Never insert anything metallic into the monitor openings. This may cause an electric shock, fire or injury. Do not insert metal objects such as chopsticks, wire and gimlet or inflammable objects such as paper and match into the vent, headphone port or AV ports or etc. It may cause a fire or an electric shock.
  • Page 9 Dropping the product may cause damage to the product or personal injury. Using the product in a location prone to vibrations may shorten the lifetime of the product or may catch fire. When moving the monitor, turn off and unplug the power cord. Make sure that all cables, including the antenna cable and cables connected to other devices, are disconnected before moving the monitor.
  • Page 10 Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) - Europe only (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be disposed with other household wastes at the end of its working life.
  • Page 11 PRODUCT INFORMATION (Image Retention Free) LCD Monitors and TVs may have an image retention when switching from one image to another especially after displaying a stationary image for a long time. This guide is to demonstrate a correct usage of LCD products in order to protect them from Image retention.
  • Page 12 The best way to protect your monitor from Image retention is to set your PC or System to operate a Screen Saver program when you are not using it. Image retention may not occur when a LCD panel is operated under normal conditions. Normal conditions are defined as continuously changing video patterns.

  • Page 13: Package Contents

    Package Contents Please make sure the following items are included with your monitor. If any items are missing, Contact a local dealer Unpacking Without Stand With Stand Manual contact your dealer. to buy optional items. Monitor Monitor & Simple stand...

  • Page 14: Your Monitor

    Warranty Card, User's Guide, Monitor Driver, Registration Card Quick Setup Guide Natural Color, (Not available in all MagicTune locations) Cable Power Cord D-sub Cable Audio Cable Sold separately S-Video Cable RCA Cable Earphones/Headphones Component Cable DVI Cable DVI to HDMI cable HDMI Cable RCA to stereo (for PC) cable This is an accessory that can be added depending on the model.
  • Page 15 MENU button [ ] Opens the OSD menu. Also use to exit the OSD menu or return to the previous menu. Adjust buttons [ These buttons allow you to adjust items in the menu. PC/DVI : MagicBright™ is a new feature providing optimum viewing environment MagicBright™...
  • Page 16 >> Click here to see an animation clip Volume button [ ] When OSD is not on the screen, push the button to adjust volume. >> Click here to see an animation clip Enter button [ ] / Activates a highlighted menu item. / SOURCE button Push the 'SOURCE', then selects the video signal while the OSD is off.
  • Page 17 HDMI/D-SUB S-VIDEO / VIDEO / R - AUDIO - L PC IN COMPONENT IN HDMI : Connect the HDMI terminal at the back of your monitor to the HDMI terminal of your digital output device using a HDMI cable. D-SUB : Connect the RGB terminal at the back of your monitor to your computer.
  • Page 18 Headphone output terminal Kensington Lock The Kensington lock is a device used to physically fix the system when using it in a public place. (The locking device has to be purchased separately.) For using a locking device, contact where you purchase it. Connecting Cables for further information regarding cable connections.

  • Page 19: Connecting Cables

    Connecting Cables Connecting to a Computer Connect the power cord for your monitor to the power port on the back of the monitor. Plug the power cord for the monitor into a nearby outlet. Use a connection appropriate for your computer. Using the D-sub (Analog) connector on the video card.

  • Page 20: Connecting To Other Devices

    Connected to a Macintosh. Connect the monitor to the Macintosh computer using the D-sub connection cable. [ RGB ] Connecting to Other devices This monitor allows the user to connect it to such input devices as a DVD player, a VCR or a camcorder without disconnecting the PC.
  • Page 21 Connecting DVD/DTV Set Top Box Connect to the DVD/DTVSet Top Box input if the device has a DVD/DTV connector. You can watch Component simply by hooking up the Component with the monitor as long as the power is on. Connect the Audio OUT port of the DVD or VCR (DVD / DTV set top box) and the R-AUDIO-L port of the monitor with the AV(RCA) cable.

  • Page 22: Using The Stand

    Connect the DVI output terminal of a digital output device to the HDMI IN terminal of the monitor using a DVI to HDMI cable. Connect the red and white jacks of an RCA to stereo (for PC) cable to the same colored audio output terminals of the digital output device, and connect the opposite jack to the HDMI/PC DVI-D AUDIO IN terminal of the monitor.
  • Page 23 Attaching a Base This monitor accepts a 100 mm x 100 mm VESA-compliant mounting interface pad. Monitor Mounting interface pad (Sold separately) Turn off your monitor and unplug its power cord. Lay the LCD monitor face-down on a flat surface with a cushion beneath it to protect the screen.

  • Page 24: Monitor Driver

    Choose your monitor model in the model list, then click the "OK" button. If you can see following message window, then click the "Continue Anyway" button. Then click the ® "OK" button (Microsoft Windows :http://www.samsung.com/ (Worldwide) http://www.samsung.com/monitor (U.S.A) http://www.sec.co.kr/monitor (Korea) http://www.samsungmonitor.com.cn/...
  • Page 25 This monitor driver is under certifying MS logo, and this installation doesn't damage your system. The certified driver will be posted on Samsung Monitor homepage http://www.samsung.com/ Monitor driver installation is completed. Installing the Monitor Driver (Manual) Windows Vista Windows XP Windows 2000 Microsoft®...
  • Page 26 This monitor driver is under certifying MS logo, and this installation doesn't damage your system. The certified driver will be posted on Samsung Monitor homepage http://www.samsung.com/ Click "Update Driver…" in the "Driver" tab. Check the "Browse my computer for driver software" checkbox and click "Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer".
  • Page 27 Click "Close"→ "Close" → "OK" → "OK" on the following screens displayed in sequence. ® ® Microsoft Windows XP Operating System Insert the CD into the CD-ROM drive. Click "Start" → "Control Panel" then click the "Appearance and Themes" icon. Click "Display"...
  • Page 28 Click the "Properties" button on the "Monitor" tab and select "Driver" tab. Click "Update Driver." and select "Install from a list or." then click the "Next" button. Select "Don't search ,I will." then click "Next" and then click "Have disk". Click the "Browse"...
  • Page 29 "OK" button. This monitor driver is under certifying MS logo, and this installation doesn't damage your system. The certified driver will be posted on Samsung Monitor homepage http://www.samsung.com/ Click the "Close" button then click the "OK" button continually. Monitor driver installation is completed.
  • Page 30 How to install Click "Start," "Setting," and then "Control Panel." Double click the "Display" icon. Select the "Settings" tab and click the "Advanced Properties" button. Choose "Monitor." Case1 : If the "Properties" button is inactive, it means your monitor is properly configured. Please stop installation Case2 : If the "Properties"...

  • Page 31: Natural Color

    Samsung Electronics in association with Korea Electronics & Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI). This is only available for Samsung monitors and ensures that the color of the images on the monitor are the same as the printed or scanned images.
  • Page 32 9. Click "Finish." 10. When the installation is complete, the MagicTune™ executable icon appears on your desktop. Double-click the icon to start the program. MagicTune™ execution icon may not appear depending on specification of computer system or monitor. If that happens, press F5 Key. Installation Problems (MagicTune™) The installation of MagicTune™...

  • Page 33: Control Buttons

    Control Buttons Use this button to open the on-screen menu and exit from the menu screen MENU or close screen adjustment menu. PC/DVI : MagicBright™ MagicBright™ is a new feature providing the optimum viewing environment depending on the contents of the image you are watching. Then press the button again to circle through available preconfigured modes.

  • Page 34: Direct Functions

    When OSD is not on the screen, push the button to adjust volume. Press this button to activate a highlighted menu item. SOURCE Selects the input signal while the OSD is off. Press to self-adjust to the incoming Analog signal. AUTO The values of fine,coarse and position are adjusted automatically.
  • Page 35 Menu After pushing the "MENU" button more than 5 seconds, OSD function is locked (unlocked). Locked Even if you use the OSD adjustment lock function, you can still adjust MagicBright™/Mode and Brightness and Contrast of the monitor. MagicBright™ Menu PC/DVI : MagicBright™ MagicBright™...
  • Page 36 watching. Then press the button again to circle through available preconfigured modes. (Custom → Text → Internet → Game → Sports → Movie ) MagicBright™ AV/S-Video/Component : Mode The Monitor has four automatic picture settings that are preset at the factory. Then press the button again to circle through available preconfigured modes.
  • Page 37 Menu Selects the input signal while the OSD is off. (When the source button is pressed to change the input mode, a message appears in the upper left of the screen displaying the current mode -- PC, DVI, SOURCE HDMI, AV, S-Video and Component input signal.) Changing the source is only allowed for external devices that are connected to the monitor at the time.

  • Page 38: Osd Function

    OSD Function Input The default setting may different depending on the selected Input Mode (input signal source selected in External Input List) and the selected resolution. Menu Use to select PC or other external input sources connected to the Monitor. Use to select the screen of your choice.
  • Page 39 The default setting may different depending on the selected Input Mode (input signal source selected in External Input List) and the selected resolution. Menu MagicBright™ is a new feature providing optimum viewing environment depending on the contents of the image you are watching.
  • Page 40 Image Lock is used to fine-tune and get the best image by removing noise that creates unstable images with jitter and shimmer. If satisfactory results are not obtained using the Fine adjustment, use the Coarse adjustment and then use Fine again. - Available in PC Mode Only 1) Coarse : Adjust the screen so that all vertical lines (noise) on the...
  • Page 41 The default setting may different depending on the selected Input Mode (input signal source selected in External Input List) and the selected resolution. Menu The Monitor has four automatic picture settings ("Dynamic", "Standard", "Movie" and "Custom") that are preset at the factory. You can activate either Dynamic, Standard, Movie, or Custom.
  • Page 42 The default setting may different depending on the selected Input Mode (input signal source selected in External Input List) and the selected resolution. Menu MagicColor is a new technology that Samsung has exclusively developed to improve digital image and to display natural color more clearly without disturbing image quality.
  • Page 43 MENU → → → Adjusts individual R,G,B color balance. - Available in PC mode only Color Control MENU → → → Gamma correction changes the luminance of the colors with intermediate luminance. 1) Mode 1 Gamma 2) Mode 2 3) Mode 3 MENU →...
  • Page 44 If you select in Size, Position will not be activated. Size MENU → → → Change the Position of the PIP window. Position MENU → → → You can select either Main or Sub when PIP is On. 1) Main Sound Select 2) Sub MENU...
  • Page 45 continue viewing the poor picture, you must set the "Blue screen" mode to "Off". Blue Screen - Operates only for HDMI, AV, S-Video and Component mode. MENU → → → Picture parameters are replaced with the factory default values. 1) Image Reset : Image parameters are replaced with the factory default values.

  • Page 46: Check List

    Check List Before calling for service, check the information in this section to see if you can remedy any problems yourself. If you do need assistance, please call the Symptom Check List No images on the Is the power cord screen.
  • Page 47 indicator on the monitor blinking at 1 second intervals? Connected using the DVI cable? I cannot see the Have you locked On Screen the On Screen Display. Display (OSD) Menu to prevent changes? The screen shows Is the screen strange colors or displaying only one just black and color as if looking at...
  • Page 48 Some graphic cards may not support your monitor. When you have a problem with the graphic card, visit our website to check the compatible graphic card list provided. http://www.samsung.com/monitor/magictune Download the latest program. The program can be downloaded http://www.samsung.com/monitor/magictune Reboot the computer after installing the program for the first time.
  • Page 49 How can I set the Power Saving function? How can I clean the outer case/LCD Panel? Self-Test Self-Test Feature Check Warning Messages Your monitor provides a self test feature that allows you to check whether your monitor is functioning properly. Self-Test Feature Check Turn off both your computer and the monitor.
  • Page 50 Environment The location and the position of the monitor may influence the quality and other features of the monitor. If there are any sub woofer speakers near the monitor, unplug and relocate the woofer to another room. Remove all electronic devices such as radios, fans, clocks and telephones that are within 3 feet (one meter) of the monitor.

  • Page 51: Specifications

    Specifications General Model Name SyncMaster 225MS LCD Panel Size 22" Wide Diagonal (55 cm) Display area 473.76 mm (H) x 296.1 mm (V) Pixel Pitch 0.282 mm (H) x 0.282 mm (V) Synchronization Horizontal 30 ~ 81 kHz Vertical 56 ~ 75 Hz Display Color 16.7M...
  • Page 52 15pin-to-15pin D-sub cable, Detachable DVI-D to DVI-D connector, Detachable, (Option) Signal Connectors 15pin 3-row D-sub connector,24pin 3-row DVI-D connector 19pin Type A HDMI Conntector, Composite, S-Video, Component Dimensions (W x H x D) / Weight 520.0 X 386.0 X 65.5 mm / 20.5 x 15.2 x 2.6 inch (Without Stand) 520.0 X 439.0 X 201.9 mm / 20.5 x 17.3 x 7.9 inch (With Stand) / 7.3 kg / 16.1 lbs VESA Mounting Interface 100 mm x 100 mm (for use with Specialty(Arm) Mounting hardware.)

  • Page 53: Preset Timing Modes

    Power Indicator Power Consumption less than 58 watts Preset Timing Modes If the signal transferred from the computer is the same as the following Preset Timing Modes, the screen will be adjusted automatically. However, if the signal differs, the screen may go blank while the power LED is on.
  • Page 54 The time to scan one line connecting the right edge to the left edge of the screen horizontally is called Horizontal Cycle and the inverse number of the Horizontal Cycle is called Horizontal Frequency. Unit : kHz Vertical Frequency Like a fluorescent lamp, the screen has to repeat the same image many times per second to display an image to the user.
  • Page 55 Contact SAMSUNG WORLDWIDE 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 (7267864) CANADA 1-800-SAMSUNG (7267864) MEXICO 01-800-SAMSUNG (7267864) Latin America ARGENTINE 0800-333-3733 BRAZIL 4004-0000 CHILE 800-726-7864 (SAMSUNG)
  • Page 56 030-6227 515 3260 SAMSUNG(7267864) FRANCE (€ 0,15/min) GERMANY 01805 - 121213 (€ 0,14/Min) HUNGARY 06-80-SAMSUNG (7267864) ITALIA 800 SAMSUNG (7267864) LUXEMBURG 0032 (0)2 201 24 18 NETHERLANDS 0900 20 200 88 (€ 0,10/Min) NORWAY 815-56 480 POLAND 0 801 801 881...
  • Page 57 TAIWAN 0800-329-999 VIETNAM 1 800 588 889 Middle East & Africa SOUTH AFRICA 0860 7267864 (SAMSUNG) 800SAMSUNG (7267864) U.A.E 8000-4726 Terms Dot Pitch The image on a monitor is composed of red, green and blue dots. The closer the dots, the higher the resolution.

  • Page 58: For Better Display

    Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is strictly forbidden. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material.
  • Page 59 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. IMPORTADO POR: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS MÉXICO. S.A. de C.V. Vía Lopez Portillo No. 6, Col. San Fco. Chilpan Tultitlán, Estado de México, C.P. 54940...

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