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  • Page 1 SyncMaster 173MP...
  • Page 2 English > Main > Index Main Page Adjusting Your LCD Monitor User Controls Safety Instructions Notational User control buttons Power Direct-Access Features Installation On-Screen Display Cleaning OSD Functions Other Screen Adjustment Animation Clips Introduction Troubleshooting Unpacking Check before Calling for Service Front Problems and Solutions Rear...
  • Page 3 English > Main > Safety Instructions > Notational Notational Power Installation Cleaning Other Failure to follow directions noted by this symbol could result in bodily harm or damage to equipment. Prohibited Important to read and understand at all times Do not disassemble Disconnect the plug from the outlet Do not touch Grounding to prevent an electric shock...
  • Page 4 English > Main > Safety Instructions > 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. Notational Power Do not use a damaged or loose plug. Installation This may cause an electric shock or fire.
  • Page 5 English > Main > Safety Instructions > 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. Notational Power Installation Cleaning Do not drop the monitor when moving it. Other This may cause damage to the product or human body.
  • Page 6 English > Main > Safety Instructions > 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 Notational not come in contact with each other in case the antenna is knocked over by strong wind.
  • Page 7 English > Main > Safety Instructions > Cleaning When cleaning the monitor case or the surface of the TFT-LCD, wipe with a slightly moistened, soft fabric. Notational Power Do not spray water or detergent directly on the monitor. Installation Cleaning This may cause damage, electric shock or a fire.
  • Page 8 English > Main > Safety Instructions > Ohter Do not remove cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. This may cause an electric shock or a fire. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. Notational Power Installation Cleaning If your monitor does not operate normally - in particular, if there are any unusual sounds or smells coming from it - unplug it immediately and Other contact an authorized dealer or service...
  • Page 9 English > Main > Safety Instructions > Ohter Do not place any heavy objects on the monitor. This may cause malfunction, an electric shock or a fire. Notational Power Installation Do not place water containers, chemical products or small metal objects Cleaning on the monitor.
  • Page 10 English > Main > Safety Instructions > Ohter Adjust the resolution and frequency to the levels appropriate for the model. Inappropriate resolution may cause undesirable picture quality. Notational 17 inch - 1280 X 1024 Power Installation Cleaning Keep the volume at a proper level when you use the headphones. Other Excessively loud volume levels may damage hearing.
  • Page 11 Monitor Quick Setup Guide Signal Cable(15 pin D-Sub) Warranty Card Batteries (AAA X 2) (Not available in all locations) Audio Cable Remote Control Radio Antenna Option DVI cable Contact a local to buy optional items. dealer or Samsung call center...
  • Page 12 English > Main > Introduction > Front For detailed information concerning the monitor functions, refer to under Adjusting Your User Controls Monitor. The monitor's front configuration may vary slightly depending on the monitor model. Unpacking Front Rear Remote Control 1. POWER 6.
  • Page 13 English > Main > Introduction > Rear For detailed information concerning cable connections, refer to under Setup. Connecting Cables The monitor's rear configuration may vary slightly depending on the monitor model. Unpacking Front Rear Remote Control Remove the cover to connect the cables. (Pull the joining part to remove the cover.) A.
  • Page 14 English > Main > Introduction > Remote Control For detailed information of the Remote Control Unit functions, refer to Adjusting Your Monitor > User Controls > User Control Buttons > Remote 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 Unpacking left and right of the monitor's Remote Control Reception sensor.

  • Page 15: Connecting To A Computer

    English > Main > Setup > Connecting Your Monitor > Connecting to a Computer Connecting to a Computer Connecting to other devices How to connect the cables Connecting Your Monitor Turn on your computer and monitor. If your monitor displays an image, installation is complete. Installing the The configuration at the back of the monitor may vary from product to product.

  • Page 16: Connecting Av Devices

    English > Main > Setup > Connecting Your Monitor > Connecting to other devices Connecting to a Computer Connecting to other devices How to connect the cables Connecting Your Monitor This monitor allows the user to connect it to such input devices as a DVD player, a VCR or camcorder, or TV without disconnecting the PC.
  • Page 17 English > Main > Setup > Connecting Your Monitor > Connecting to other devices Connecting Your Monitor Installing the Monitor Driver Installing a VESA base 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

    English > Main > Setup > Connecting Your Monitor > Connecting to other devices 3. Connecting EXT.(SCART) Connect to the DVD Devices input if the device has a DVD connector.You can watch DVD simply by hooking up the DVD with the monitor as long as the power is on. Connecting Your Monitor Installing the...

  • Page 19: Connecting Headphone

    English > Main > Setup > Connecting Your Monitor > Connecting to other devices 5. Connecting Headphone You may connect your headphones to the monitor. Connecting Your Monitor Installing the Monitor Driver Installing a VESA base 1. Connect your headphones to the Headphone connection terminal.
  • Page 20 English > Main > Setup > Connecting Your Monitor > How to connect the cables Connecting to a Computer Connecting to other devices How to connect the cables Connecting Your Monitor Installing the Monitor Driver Installing a VESA base Remove the cover as shown in the picture. Connect the cables as shown in the picture.

  • Page 21: Windows Me

    Installing the Monitor Driver Prepare a blank disk and download the driver program file at the Internet web site shown here. Installing a VESA base Internet web site : (Worldwide) http://www.samsung-monitor.com/ (USA) http://www.samsungusa.com/monitor/ (Korea) http://www.sec.co.kr/monitor/ (China) http://www.samsungmonitor.com.cn/ Windows ME Windows XP/2000 1.
  • Page 22 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 23: Windows Xp Operating System

    Prepare a blank disk and download the driver program file at the Internet web site shown here. Connecting Your Internet web site : (Worldwide) http://www.samsung-monitor.com/ Monitor (USA) http://www.samsungusa.com/monitor/ Installing the (Korea) http://www.sec.co.kr/monitor/...
  • Page 24 English > Main > Setup > Installing the Monitor Driver > Manual 5. Click "Update Driver.." and select "Install from a list or.." then click "Next" button. Connecting Your Monitor Installing the Monitor Driver Installing a VESA base 6. Select "Don't search ,I will.." then click "Next" and then click "Have disk". 7.
  • Page 25 Installing a VESA base 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 26: Microsoft ® Windows ® 2000 Operating System

    English > Main > Setup > Installing the Monitor Driver > Manual ® ® Connecting Your 2. Microsoft Windows 2000 Operating System Monitor Installing the * When you can see "Digital Signature Not Found" on your monitor, follow these steps. Monitor Driver Installing a VESA 1.

  • Page 27: Linux Operating System

    English > Main > Setup > Installing the Monitor Driver > Manual ® ® 4. Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Operating System Connecting Your Monitor 1. Click Start, Settings, Control Panel, and then double-click Display icon. Installing the 2. In Display Registration Information window, click Settings Tab and then click All Display Modes. Monitor Driver 3.
  • Page 28 2. Align the four bolt holes (2) on the back of monitor with the holes(3) on the VESA base and then fasten the base with the four bolts (4) supplied. Only the supplied bolts should be used. Samsung Electronics will not be responsible for damages caused by using a base other than those specified.

  • Page 29: Control Buttons

    English > Main > Adjusting Your Monitor > User Controls > User control buttons User control buttons Direct-Access Features The control button configuration may vary slightly depending on the monitor model. User Controls On-Screen Display The DUAL button functions only when the monitor is in TV or FM Radio mode. Control Buttons Remote Control Buttons | Control Buttons |...
  • Page 30 English > Main > Adjusting Your Monitor > User Controls > User control buttons | Remote Control Buttons | For more information on the screen adjustment functions, refer to On-Screen Display POWER CHANNEL User Controls -/-- On-Screen Display MUTE TTX/MIX MENU ENTER SOURCE...
  • Page 31 English > Main > Adjusting Your Monitor > User Controls > User control buttons 7. MENU Use this button to open the on-screen menu and exits from the menu screen or closes screen adjustment menu. User Controls 8. ENTER On-Screen Display Activate a highlighted menu item.
  • Page 32 English > Main > Adjusting Your Monitor > User Controls > User control buttons 22. SLEEP Use to set the Monitor to turn off automatically a set number of minutes. 23. SOURCE User Controls Selects the Video source while the OSD is off. On-Screen Display 24.
  • Page 33 English > Main > Adjusting Your Monitor > User Controls > Direct-Access Features User control buttons Direct-Access Features Direct-Access Features let you display Monitor Adjustment Menu by simply pressing ENTER button User Controls once. Or they are used to adjust monitor functions. You need to activate functions other than Auto On-Screen Display Adjustment only when Auto-Access Features are off.
  • Page 34 English > Main > Adjusting Your Monitor > User Controls > Direct-Access Features | Channel | User Controls On-Screen Display | PIP |...
  • Page 35 English > Main > Adjusting Your Monitor > On-Screen Display > OSD Functions OSD Functions Screen Adjustment Animation Clips Input Picture Sound Channel Setup User Controls For detailed information on Screen Adjustment in the Input, Picture, Sound, Channel, Setup, On-Screen Control, refer to Display the Input Control Adjustment Animation Clips...
  • Page 36 5) Position : Changing the Position of the PIP window. 6) Translucency Level • Opaque / High / Medium / Low : Adjusting the Translucency of PIP windows. Note: The Position and Translucency Level features are not available when the PIP size is set to PBP (Picture By Picture).
  • Page 37 3) Blue Note: This function doesn't work in Digital input. Image Lock Image Lock is used to fine tune and get the best image by removing noises that creates unstable images with jitters and shimmers. If satisfactory results are not obtained using the Fine adjustment, use the Coarse adjustment and then use Fine again.
  • Page 38 Digital NR - Digital Noise Reduction. You can turn the Noise Elimination feature On/Off. The Digital Noise Elimination feature allows you to enjoy clearer and crisper images. • On /Off Film Mode You can turn Film Mode On/Off. The Film Mode feature offers you a theater-quality viewing experience. •...
  • Page 39 You can scan the frequency ranges available on your FM Radio in your area and store all the channels found manually. - Channel : Choosing the Radio channel through the adjustment of up/down under the current frequency. - Search : The tuner scans the frequency range until the first channel or the channel that you selected is received.
  • Page 40 Description Sleep Timer : Use to set the Monitor to turn off automatically a set number of minutes. (30 min, 60 min, 90 min, 120 min, 150 min, 180 min) Language You can choose one of 6 languages. • English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Swedish Note : The language chosen affects only the language of the OSD.

  • Page 41: Self-Test Feature Check

    English > Main > Troubleshooting > Check before calling for service Check the following items yourself before calling for service. Contact the for problems that service center you cannot solve by yourself. Self-Test Feature Check Video mode not supported | Not Optimum Mode Display Adapter Driver Check before Maintenance and Cleaning...

  • Page 42: Maintenance And Cleaning

    Clean with a soft cloth after disconnecting the power cord. 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. 2. Maintaining the Flat Panel Display Screen Clean with a soft cloth (cotton flannel) smoothly.

  • Page 43: Symptoms And Recommended Actions

    English > Main > Troubleshooting > Check before calling for service | 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 Check before supported, etc.
  • Page 44 English > Main > Troubleshooting > 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, the phone number on the Information section or contact your dealer...

  • Page 45: Problems Related To Audio

    English > Main > Troubleshooting > Problems and Solutions Problems Solutions The image is too light or too dark Adjust the Brightness and Contrast. (Refer to the Brightness Contrast Check before calling for service Screen color is inconsistent. Adjust color using under OSD Color Adjustment Custom Color menu.
  • Page 46 English > Main > Troubleshooting > Q & A Frequently asked questions are summarized here for your reference. Question Answer Check before calling for service How can I change the frequency? Frequency can be changed by reconfiguring the video card. Problems and Solutions Note that video card support can vary, depending on the...
  • Page 47 English > Main > Specifications > General Specifications Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice. General General Model Name SyncMaster 173MP PowerSaver LCD Panel Preset Timing Modes Size 17.0 inch (Diagonal) Display area 337.92 (H) x 270.34 (V) Pixel Pitch 0.264 (H) x 0.264 (V)
  • Page 48 English > Main > Specifications > General Specifications Plug and Play Capability This monitor can be installed on any Plug & Play compatible system. Interaction of the monitor and computer systems will provide the best operating conditions and monitor settings. In most cases, monitor installation will proceed automatically, unless the user wishes to select alternate settings.
  • Page 49 This monitor is EPA ENERGY STAR compliant and ENERGY2000 compliant when used with a computer equipped with VESA DPMS functionality. ® As an ENERGY STAR Partner, SAMSUNG has determined that this product meets the ® ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.
  • Page 50 English > Main > Specifications > 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 51 English > Main > Information > Service Center AUSTRALIA : Samsung Electronics Australia Pty Ltd. Customer Response Centre 7 Parkview Drive, Homebush Bay NSW 2127 Tel : 1300 362 603 Service Center http://www.samsung.com.au/ Terms BRAZIL : Regulatory Samsung Eletronica da Amazonia Ltda.
  • Page 52 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 53 400 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 54 English > Main > Information > 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.
  • Page 55 Authority 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. External Device Input External device input refers to video input from such external video devices as VCRs, camcorders and DVD players, separate from a TV broadcast.
  • Page 56 English > Main > Information > Regulatory MPR II Compliance European Notice (Europe only) PCT Notice VCCI TCO'99-Ecological requirements for personal computers (TCO'99 applied model only) TCO'03-Ecological requirements for personal computers (TCO'03 applied model only) TCO'03 Recycling Information (TCO'03 applied model only) Service Center Terms MPR II Compliance...
  • Page 57 Why do we have environmentally labelled computers? In many countries, environmental labelling has become an established method for encouraging the adaptation of goods and services to the environment. The main problem, as far as computers and other electronics equipment are concerned, is that environmentally harmful substances are used both in the products and during their manufacture.
  • Page 58 English > Main > Information > Regulatory TCO'03-Ecological requirements for personal computers (TCO'03 applied model only) Service Center Terms Regulatory Natural Color For Better Display Authority Congratulations! The display you have just purchased carries the TCO'03 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 59 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, Service Center please contact a nearest local Samsung dealer for recycling information for the products to be treated in environmentally acceptable way. Terms Regulatory [U.S.A.
  • Page 60 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 61 English > Main > Information > 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 Service the screen if the best quality of picture is not provided in TFT-LCD.
  • Page 62 Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is strictly forbidden. Service Center Terms Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential Regulatory damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material. Natural Color Samsung is the registered trademark of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.;...

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