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  • Page 1 SyncMaster 173MP...
  • Page 2 INDEX Main Page Safety Instructions Notational Power Installation Cleaning Other Introduction Unpacking Front Rear Remote Control Mechanical Lay-out Setup Installing Stand Kit Connecting Your Monitor Multiple Display Control (MDC) Adjusting Your LCD Monitor User control buttons OSD Functions Troubleshooting Check before Calling for Service Problems and Solutions Q &...
  • Page 3 Notational Failure to follow directions noted by this symbol could result in bodily harm or damage to equipment. Prohibited Do not disassemble Do not touch Important to read and understand at all times Disconnect the plug from the outlet Grounding to prevent an electric shock...
  • Page 4 Power When not used for extended periods of time, set your PC to DPMS. If using a screen saver, set it to the active screen mode. Do not use a damaged or loose plug. This may cause an electric shock or fire. Do not pull the plug out by the wire nor touch the plug with wet hands.

  • Page 5: Installation

    Installation Put your monitor in a location with low humidity and a minimum of dust. An electric shock or fire could result inside the monitor. Do not drop the monitor when moving it. This may cause damage to the product or human body. Place the monitor on a flat and stable surface.
  • Page 6 Installation If you are using an outdoor antenna, be sure to put sufficient distance between your antenna and the electrical wires nearby so that they would not come in contact with each other in case the antenna is knocked over by strong wind.
  • Page 7 Cleaning When cleaning the monitor case or the surface of the TFT-LCD, wipe with a slightly moistened, soft fabric. Do not spray water or detergent directly on the monitor. This may cause damage, electric shock or a fire. 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.
  • Page 8 Other Do not remove cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. This may cause an electric shock or a fire. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. If your monitor does not operate normally - in particular, if there are any unusual sounds or smells coming from it - unplug it immediately and contact an authorized dealer or service.
  • Page 9 Other Do not place any heavy objects on the monitor. This may cause malfunction, an electric shock or a fire. Do not place water containers, chemical products or small metal objects on the monitor. This may cause malfunction, an electric shock or a fire. If a foreign substance enters the monitor, unplug the power cord and contact the Service...
  • Page 10 Other Keep all power adaptors apart. Possible fire hazard. Keep power adaptor away from any other heat source. Possible fire hazard. Remove and discard vinyl bag from power adaptor before use. Possible fire hazard. Always keep power adaptor in well-ventilated area. Keep the volume at a proper level when you use the headphones.
  • Page 11 Monitor Quick Setup Guide Signal Cable(15 pin D-Sub) Warranty Card DC Adapter (Not available in all locations) Audio Cable Remote Control Batteries (AAA X 2) Option DVI cable Contact a local dealer or Samsung call center to buy optional items.
  • Page 12 Front For detailed information concerning the monitor functions, refer to Monitor. The monitor's front configuration may vary slightly depending on the monitor model. 1. Power 2. CH ( , 3. VOL (+,- Button) 4. MENU 5. ENTER 6. SOURCE Button) 7.
  • Page 13 Rear For detailed information concerning cable connections, refer to The monitor's rear configuration may vary slightly depending on the monitor model. Remove the cover to connect the cables. (Pull the joining part to remove the cover.) Connecting Cables A. Power Connection Terminal (14V DC) This product may be used with 90 ~ 264.

  • Page 14: Remote Control

    Remote Control For detailed information of the Remote Control Unit functions, refer to Adjusting Your Monitor > User Controls > User Control Buttons > The remote control's configuration may vary slightly depending on the monitor model. The Remote control may function within a range of 0.23 to 33 feet (7cm to 10m) and 30 degrees to the left and right of the monitor's Remote Control Reception sensor.

  • Page 15: Connecting Your Monitor

    Connecting Your Monitor Turn on your computer and monitor. If your monitor displays an image, installation is complete. The configuration at the back of the monitor may vary from product to product. 1. Connecting to a Computer Connect the power cord to the DC adapter and connect the adapter jack to the DC POWER port on the back of your monitor.

  • Page 16: Connecting Av Devices

    Connecting Your Monitor This monitor allows the user to connect it to such input devices as a DVD player, a VCR or camcorder, or a DTV or TV without disconnecting the PC. For detailed information on connecting AV input devices, refer to User Controls The configuration at the back of the monitor may vary from product to product.

  • Page 17: Connecting Tv

    Connecting Your Monitor 2. Connecting TV You may view television programs on the monitor if it is connected to an antenna or CATV cable without installing any separate TV reception hardware or software on your computer. 1. Connect the CATV or antenna coaxial cable to the Antenna terminal on the rear of the monitor. You need to use a coaxial antenna cable.

  • Page 18: Connecting To A Macintosh

    Connecting Your Monitor 4. Connecting to a Macintosh 1. Connect the power cord to the DC adapter and then connect the adapter jack to the DC POWER port on the monitor. (Voltage is automatically adjusted by the power adaptor.) 2. Connect the signal cable to the D-SUB port on the Macintosh computer. 3.
  • Page 19 Connecting Your Monitor Remove the cover as shown in the picture. Connect the cables as shown in the picture. Replace the cover.

  • Page 20: Installing The Monitor Driver

    1. Insert CD into the CD-ROM driver. 2. Click "Windows ME Driver" 3. Choose your monitor model in the model list, then click the "OK" button. 4. Click the "Install" button in the "Warning" window. 5. Monitor driver installation is completed. http://www.samsung-monitor.com/ (Worldwide) http://www.samsungusa.com/monitor/ (USA) http://www.sec.co.kr/monitor/ (Korea) http://www.samsungmonitor.com.cn/...
  • Page 21 5. If you can see following Message window, then click the "Continue Anyway" button. Then click "OK" button. This monitor driver is under a certified MS logo. This installation will not damage your system. The certified driver will be posted on Samsung Monitor Homepage http://www.samsung-monitor.com/ 6. Monitor driver installation is completed.

  • Page 22: Windows Xp Operating System

    1. Insert CD into the CD-ROM driver. 2. Click "Start" 3. Click "Display" icon and choose the "Settings" tab then click "Advanced..". 4. Click the "Properties" button on the "Monitor" tab and select "Driver" tab. http://www.samsung-monitor.com/ (Worldwide) http://www.samsungusa.com/monitor/ http://www.sec.co.kr/monitor/ (Korea) http://www.samsungmonitor.com.cn/...
  • Page 23 Installing the Monitor Driver 5. Click "Update Driver.." and select "Install from a list or.." then click "Next" button. 6. Select "Don't search ,I will.." then click "Next" and then click "Have disk". 7. Click the "Browse" button then choose A:(D:\Driver)and choose your monitor model in the model list and click the "Next"...
  • Page 24 Installing the Monitor Driver This monitor driver is under a certified MS logo. This installation will not damage your system. The certified driver will be posted on Samsung Monitor Homepage http://www.samsung-monitor.com/ 9. Click the "Close" button then click "OK" button continually.
  • Page 25 Installing the Monitor Driver ® 2. Microsoft Windows * When you can see "Digital Signature Not Found" on your monitor, follow these steps. 1. Choose "OK" button on the "Insert disk" window. 2. Click the "Browse" button on the "File Needed" window. 3.

  • Page 26: Linux Operating System

    Installing the Monitor Driver 5. Linux Operating System To execute X-Window, you need to make the X86Config file, which is a type of system setting file. 1. Press Enter at the first and the second screen after executing the X86Config file. 2.
  • Page 27 Only the supplied bolts should be used. Samsung Electronics will not be responsible for damages caused by using a base other than those specified. and then remove the Stand from the LCD monitor.

  • Page 28: User Control Buttons

    User control buttons The control button configuration may vary slightly depending on the monitor model. | Control Buttons | For more information on the screen adjustment functions, refer to Power Use this button to turn the monitor on and Moves from one menu item to another vertically or adjusts selected menu values. In TV mode, selects TV channels.

  • Page 29: Remote Control Buttons

    User control buttons | Remote Control Buttons | For more information on the screen adjustment functions, refer to 1. POWER Use this button to turn the monitor on and off. 2. Channel Selects TV channels in the TV mode. You may use this button in PIP mode as well. 3.
  • Page 30 User control buttons 8. ENTER Activate a highlighted menu item. 9. PRE-CH This button is used to return to the immediately previous channel. In TV mode, selects TV channels. For more information, refer to Direct-Access Features > 11. SOURCE Push the button, Selects the Video source changes. 12.
  • Page 31 User control buttons 20. SOURCE Push the button, the PIP window's signal source changes. 21. SIZE Changing the Size of the PIP window. 22. POSITION Changing the Position of the PIP window. Then push button again to circle through available preconfigured modes. ( Lower-Right Upper-Right Upper-Left...

  • Page 32: Direct-Access Features

    Direct-Access Features 1. Source Switches from PC mode to Video mode. The image size automatically switches to Full when Video mode is on. To switch Screen modes: [PC] 2. Volume Push the "+ VOL -" button to adjust volume. 1. Push the "-" button to decrease the volume. 2.
  • Page 33 Direct-Access Features 3. Channel TV mode PC + TV (PIP) mode When OSD is not on the screen, push the 1. Push the 2. Push the This function is available in TV or PC + TV (PIP) mode only. button to select channel number. button to decrease the channel number.
  • Page 34 Direct-Access Features 4. PIP Push the PIP button to PIP screen ON. This function is available in PC mode only.

  • Page 35: Osd Functions

    OSD Functions 1. Input Control For detailed information on Screen Adjustment in the Input Control, refer to Adjustment Animation Description Source Use to select PC, TV or other external input source connected to the Monitor. Use to select the screen of your choice. When external A/V devices such as VCRs or DVDs are connected to the monitor, PIP allows you to watch video from those devices in a small window super-imposed on the PC video signal.

  • Page 36: Picture Control

    OSD Functions 2. Picture Control PC / DVI Mode For detailed information on Screen Adjustment in the Picture Control, refer to Adjustment Animation Description MagicBright™ MagicBright™ is a new feature providing the optimum viewing environment depending on the contents of the image you are watching. Currently four different modes are available: Text, Internet, Entertain and Custom.
  • Page 37 OSD Functions 2. Picture Control PC / DVI Mode For detailed information on Screen Adjustment in the Picture Control, refer to Adjustment Animation PIP Picture You can adjust the PIP Screen Settings. 1) Contrast 2) Brightness 3) Sharpness 4) Color 5) Tint TV / AV / S-Video / Component Mode For detailed information on Screen Adjustment in the Picture Control, refer to...
  • Page 38 DNIe - Digital Natural Image engine Samsung's new technology brings you more detailed images with contrast and white enhancement and 3D noise reduction. A New image compensation algorithm gives brighter, clearer, images to our customers. DNIe technology will match every signal to your eyes.

  • Page 39: Sound Control

    OSD Functions 3. Sound Control For detailed information on Screen Adjustment in the Sound Control, refer to Adjustment Animation Description Mode The Monitor has a built-in high fidelity stereo amplifier. 1) Standard 2) Music 3) Movie 4) Speech 5) Custom Custom The sound settings can be adjusted to suit your personal preference.

  • Page 40: Channel Control

    OSD Functions 4. Channel Control The channel change function is available only in TV mode or when the PIP feature is ON in PC mode and the PIP source is set to TV. (You can change the channel in PC mode when the PIP feature is ON.

  • Page 41: Setup Control

    OSD Functions 5. Setup Control For detailed information on Screen Adjustment in the Setup Control, refer to Adjustment Animation Description Sleep Use to set the Monitor to turn off automatically a set number of minutes. (Off, 30, 60, 90, 120, 150, 180) - Not available in PC Mode Language You can choose one of 4 languages.

  • Page 42: Self-Test Feature Check

    Check before calling for service Check the following items yourself before calling for service. Contact the that you cannot solve by yourself. 1. Self-Test Feature Check Your monitor provides a self test feature that allows you to check whether your monitor is functioning properly.

  • Page 43: Maintenance And Cleaning

    Finish. Do not use benzene, thinner or other flammable substances, or a wet cloth. We recommend a Samsung cleansing agent is used to prevent damage to the screen. Never use acetone, benzene or thinner. (They may cause flaws or deformation of the screen surface.) The user will be required to pay costs and related expenses for repair of damages caused by him/her.

  • Page 44: Symptoms And Recommended Actions

    Check before calling for service 6. Symptoms and Recommended Actions A monitor recreates visual signals received from the PC. Therefore, if there is trouble with the PC or the video card, this can cause the monitor to become blank, have poor coloring, noise, Video mode not supported, etc.

  • Page 45: Problems And Solutions

    Problems and Solutions The following table lists possible problems and their solutions. Before calling for service, check the information in this section to see if you can remedy any problems yourself. If you do need assistance, please call the phone number on the warranty card, contact your dealer.

  • Page 46: Problems Related To Audio

    Problems and Solutions 2. Problems related to Screen Problems related to the monitor screen and their solutions are listed. Problems Image is not clear. Picture is blurred. Picture image is unstable and vibrates. Ghost images are shown in the picture. The image is too light or too dark Screen color is inconsistent.

  • Page 47: Problems Related To Remote Control

    Problems and Solutions 4. Problems related to Remote Control Problems related to the remote control and their solutions are listed. Problems The remote control buttons do not respond. Items to check Check the battery polarities (+/-). Check if the batteries have been exhausted. Check if the power is on.
  • Page 48 Q & A Frequently asked questions are summarized here for your reference. Question How can I change the frequency? How can I adjust the resolution? How can I set the Power Saving function? How can I clean the outer case/LCD Panel? Answer Frequency can be changed by reconfiguring the video card.

  • Page 49: General Specifications

    General Specifications Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice. General Model Name LCD Panel Size Display area Pixel Pitch Type Synchronization Horizontal Vertical Display Color 16,194,277 Colors Resolution Optimum resolution Maximum resolution Input Signal, Terminated RGB Analog , DVI Compliant Digital RGB. Composite H/V Sync,0.7Vp-p Positive at 75 ohms Separate H/V sync,TTL level positive or negative TV / Video...
  • Page 50 General Specifications Dimensions / Weight (WxDxH) 512 x 159.8 x 366 mm / 6 kg ( With Stand ) 512 x 60 x 366 mm ( Without stand ) VESA Mounting Interface 75mm x 75mm Environmental considerations Operating Storage Plug and Play Capability This monitor can be installed on any Plug &...
  • Page 51 EPA/ENERGY 2000 Green Green, Blinking Less than 58W Less than 2W (off-mode) ® compliant and ENERGY2000 compliant when ® Partner, SAMSUNG has determined that this product meets the ® guidelines for energy efficiency. Power off Black Less than 2W (110Vac)

  • Page 52: Preset Timing Modes

    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. Refer to the video card manual and adjust the screen as follows. Table 1.

  • Page 53: Service Center

    Tel. 214 148 114/100 Fax. 214 148 133/128 Free Line 800 220 120 http://www.samsung.pt/ SOUTH AFRICA : Samsung Electronics,5 Libertas Road, Somerset Office Park, Bryanston Ext 16. Po Box 70006, Bryanston,2021, South Africa Tel : 0027-11-549-1621 Fax : 0027-11-549-1629 http://www.samsung.co.za/...
  • Page 54 400 Valley Road, Suite 201, Mt. Arlington, NJ 07856 Tel. : (973)601-6000, 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864) Fax. : (973)601-6001 http://samsungusa.com/monitor/ IMPORTADO POR: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS MEXICO. S.A. DE C.V. Saturno NO.44, Col. Nueva Industrial Vallejo Gustavo A.Madero C.P.07700, Mexico D.F. Mexico TEL. 52-55-5747-5100 EXPORTADO POR: Samsung Electronics CO.,LTD.
  • Page 55 Terms Sync Signal Sync (Synchronized) Signals refer to the standard signals that are required to display desired colors on the monitor. They are divided into Vertical and Horizontal Sync Signals. These signals display normal color images by the set resolution and frequency. Types of Sync Signals Separate Composite...
  • Page 56 Channel Fine Tuning This feature allows the viewer to fine-tune the TV channel to obtain the best viewing conditions. The Samsung Monet TV has both automatic and manual channel fine-tuning features to enable the viewer to adjust their desired settings.
  • Page 57 Communications Commission. It is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402, Stock Number 004-000-00345-4. The party responsible for product compliance: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD America QA Lab of Samsung 3351 Michelson Drive, Suite #290, Irvine, CA92612 USA Tel) 949-975-7310...
  • Page 58 Regulatory MPR II Compliance This monitor complies with SWEDAC(MPR II) recommendations for reduced electric and magnetic fields. European Notice (Europe only) Products with the CE marking comply with the EMC Directive(89/336/EEC), (92/31/EEC), (93/68/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community. Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European Norms: EN55022:1998+A1:2000 - Radio Frequency Interference EN55024:1998 - Electromagnetic Immunity of Information Technology Equipment...
  • Page 59 Regulatory There are also other characteristics of a computer, such as energy consumption levels, that are important from the viewpoints of both the work (internal) and natural (external) environments. Since all methods of electricity generation have a negative effect on the environment (e.g. acidic and climate-influencing emissions, radioactive waste), it is vital to save energy.
  • Page 60 Regulatory TCO'03-Ecological requirements for personal computers (TCO'03 applied model only) Congratulations! The display you have just purchased carries the TCO03 Displays label. This means that your display is designed, manufactured and tested according to some of the strictest quality and environmental requirements in the world.
  • Page 61 For recycling information for TCO'03 certified monitors, for the residents in the following countries, please contact the company corresponding to your region of residence. For those who reside in other countries, please contact a nearest local Samsung dealer for recycling information for the products to be treated in environmentally acceptable way.

  • Page 62: Natural Color

    The Natural Color S/W is the very solution for this problem. It is a color administration system developed by Samsung Electronics in association with Korea Electronics & Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI). This system is available only for Samsung monitors and makes the color of the images on the monitor the same as the printed or scanned images.

  • Page 63: For Better Display

    For Better Display For Better Display 1. Adjust computer resolution and screen injection rate (refresh rate) in control panel of computer as described below to enjoy the best quality of picture. You can have an uneven quality of picture in the screen if the best quality of picture is not provided in TFT-LCD.
  • Page 64 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.

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