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Samsung SyncMaster XL20 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 SyncMaster XL20 SyncMaster XL20...
  • Page 2 When not used for an extended period of time, set your computer to DPMS. If using a screen saver, set it to active screen mode. Model Important to read and understand at all times Disconnect the plug from the outlet Ground to prevent an electric shock SyncMaster XL20...

  • Page 3: Installation

    Do not use a damaged or loose plug. This may cause electric shock or fire. Do not pull the plug out by the wire nor touch the plug with wet hands. This may cause electric shock or fire. Use only a properly grounded plug and receptacle. An improper ground may cause electric shock or equipment damage.
  • Page 4 Be sure to contact an authorized Service Center, when installing your monitor in a location with heavy dust, high or low temperatures, high humidity, and exposed to chemical substances and where it operates for 24 hours such as at airports, train stations etc.
  • Page 5 Put down the monitor carefully. Failing to do so may damage the monitor. Do not place the monitor face down. This may damage the TFT-LCD surface. The installation of the bracket must be done by a qualified professional. Installing the bracket by unqualified personnel may result in injury. Always use the mounting device specified in the owner's manual.
  • Page 6 Keep the product away from places exposed to oil, smoke or moisture; do not install inside a vehicle. This may cause a malfunction, electric shock or fire. In particular, avoid operating the monitor near water or outdoors where SAMSUNG customer care center Service or Customer Center for Center.
  • Page 7 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. Then contact a The monitor may malfunction, causing electric shock or fire. Disconnect the plug from the outlet during storms or lightning or if it is not used for a long period of time.
  • Page 8 Do not insert metal objects such as chopsticks, wire and tools or inflammable objects such as paper or matches into the vent, headphone port or AV ports or etc. This may cause electric shock or fire. If an alien substances or water enters the product, turn the product off, unplug the power connector from the wall outlet and contact the When viewing a fixed screen for an extended period of time, residual...
  • Page 9 Otherwise, this may cause heat emission from the accumulated dirt or degraded insulation, causing electric shock or fire. Do not place your children's favorite toys or any other objects of interest on the product. Children may try to climb on the product to retrieve an object. The product could fall, causing injury or even fatality.
  • Page 10 Model SyncMaster XL20 Please make sure the following items are included with your monitor. If any items are missing, contact your dealer. Contact a local dealer to buy optional items. Unpacking With Stand Without Stand (Monitor & Sliding Stand) Manual...
  • Page 11 Power Cord Others Calibrater Front MODE button Press this button to select a Color Mode. Continuing to press the (= Color Mode) button, will repeatedly display the setting modes. With the control buttons at the front of the monitor, you can easily implement different color information matching your environment.

  • Page 12: Contrast Button

    1) Custom - Although the values are carefully chosen by our engineers, the pre-configured values may not be comfortable to your eyes depending on your taste. If this is the case, adjust the brightness and contrast by using the OSD menu. 2) sRGB - Displays the sRGB color information on the screen.
  • Page 13 Connect the DVI terminal of your monitor to your computer using a DVI cable. 1. DVI-D (digital only): Only digital signals can be input to this terminal. Therefore, only connect the DVI terminal of your PC to this terminal. 2. DVI-I (for both digital and analog) : You can connect any one of the DVI and RGB terminals of your PC to this terminal.

  • Page 14: Kensington Lock

    Kensington Lock The Kensington lock is a device used to physically fix the system when using dit in a public place. (The locking device has to be purchased separately.) USB connection terminal UP (USB upstream port): Connect the and the USB port of the computer with the USB cable. DOWN (USB downstream port): Connect the the USB monitor and a USB device with the USB cable.

  • Page 15: Connecting The Monitor

    1) What is the Calibrater? The calibrater is a USB sensor that measures the surrounding illuminance and optimizes the brightness of the monitor. (For more information on the use of the calibrater, see Natural Color Expert Help.) Model SyncMaster XL20 [ DVI-I ]...
  • Page 16 LED indicators Turns on a red light when a product such as a scanner is being used. Illuminance sensor Measures the surrounding illuminance. Sticky plates Helps to attach the calibrater firmly to your monitor. Color sensor Adjusts the brightness of your monitor so that it matches the actual color sense.
  • Page 17 The cradle allows the calibrater to stand at a similar angle to the monitor. There are grooves in the circumference and at the bottom of the cradle, which you can use to arrange the USB cable neatly. When not used, you can also place the USB port here.
  • Page 18 Using ( ),You can swivel the monitor left and right at an angle of 330 ° to set the monitor lengthwise. The rubber under the stand is to avoid the monitor slide. Tilt angle Using ( ), You can adjust the tilt angle forward and backward for the most comfortable viewing angle.
  • Page 19 10 cm away from the wall surface. Contact the nearest Samsung Service Center for more information. Samsung Electronics will not be responsible for damages caused by using a base other than those specified.

  • Page 20: Installing The Monitor Driver (Automatic)

    Installation Using the Hood 1) What is the Hood? It is a device that can be attached to the top, right and left of the monitor to screen sunlight, preventing any color distortion. You can change the colors of the entire screen according to your preferences.

  • Page 21: Installing The Monitor Driver (Manual)

    4. If you can see following message window, then click the "Continue Anyway" button. Then click the "OK" button. (Microsoft This monitor driver is under certifying MS logo,and this installation dosen't damage your system.The certified driver will be posted on Samsung Monitor homepage http://www.samsung.com/.
  • Page 22 1. Insert the CD into the CD-ROM driver. 2. Click "Start," click "Control Panel," and then click the "Appearance and Themes" Icon. 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. 5.
  • Page 23 8. If you can see following "Message" window, then click the "Continue Anyway" button. Then click "OK" button. This monitor driver is under certified MS logo,and this installation doesn't damage your system.The certified driver will be posted on Samsung Monitor homepage. http://www.samsung.com/ 9. Click the "Close" button then click "OK" button continually.
  • Page 24 10. Monitor driver installation is completed. ® ® Microsoft Windows 2000 Operating System When you can see "Digital Signature Not Found" on your monitor, follow these steps. 1. Choose the "OK" button on the "Insert disk" window. 2. Click the "Browse" button on the "File Needed" window. 3.
  • Page 25 If there is no Mode at All Display Modes, select the level of resolution and vertical frequency by referring to the Linux Operating System To execute X-Window, you need to make the X86Config file, which is a type of system setting file. 1.
  • Page 26 SyncMaster XL20 Model ]This button allows you to adjust items in the menu. ]Press this button to activate a highlighted menu item. [AUTO]Press to self-adjust to the incoming PC signal. The values of fine,coarse and position are adjusted automatically. ]Use this button to open the on-screen menu and exit from the menu screen or close screen adjustment menu.
  • Page 27 Menu Description When the 'AUTO' button is pressed, the Auto Adjustment screen appears as shown in the animated screen on the center. Auto adjustment allows the monitor to self-adjust to the incoming video signal. The values of fine, coarse and position are adjusted automatically. (Available in analog mode only) To make the automatic adjustment function sharper, execute the 'AUTO' AUTO...
  • Page 28 - MENU button Menu This is the function that locks the OSD in order to keep the current states of settings or prevent others from adjusting the current settings. Lock : Hold down the MENU button for more than five (5) seconds to activate the OSD adjustment lock function.
  • Page 29 Menu When the OSD is not visible, push the button to adjust the Brightness. Contrast Brightness Menu When OSD is not visible, push the button to adjust the Contrast. Brightness SOURCE Description Description...
  • Page 30 Menu Selects the video signal while the OSD is off. SOURCE Brightness Contrast Picture Color Tone Color Control Color Coarse Fine Image Language H-Position Auto Source Image Reset Setup Information Picture Description Gamma Sharpness H-Position V-Position Transparency Color Reset Indicator V-Position Display Time...
  • Page 31 Menu You can use the on-screen menus to change the brightness according to personal preference. Direct Access Feature : When OSD is not on the screen, Brightness push the [ ] button to adjust brightness. [MENU → → You can use the on-screen menus to change the contrast according to personal preference.

  • Page 32: Color Tone

    Menu Adjusts color tones to the preference of the user. - Warm5~Warm1, Off, Cool1~Cool6 Color Tone [MENU → , → Adjusts individual R,G,B color balance. Color Control [MENU → , → Gamma correction changes the luminance of the colors with intermediate luminance. (-0.6 ~ +0.6) Gamma [MENU →...
  • Page 33 Menu Removes noise such as vertical stripes. Coarse adjustment may move the screen image area. You may relocate it to the center using the horizontal control menu. Coarse (Available in analog mode only) [MENU → , → Removes noise such as horizontal stripes. If the noise persists even after fine tuning, repeat it after adjusting the frequency (clock speed).
  • Page 34 Menu You can choose one of 9 languages. Language Note:The language chosen affects only the language of the OSD. It has no effect on any software running on the computer. [MENU → , → You can change the horizontal position where the OSD menu appears on your monitor.

  • Page 35: Auto Source

    Menu Select Auto Source for the monitor to automatically select the signal source. Auto Source [MENU → , → Image parameters are replaced with the factory default values. Image Reset [MENU → , → Color parameters are replaced with the factory default values.
  • Page 36 Menu Description Shows a video source, display mode on the OSD screen. Information [MENU → , → MENU]...

  • Page 37: What Is Magicrotation

    This greatly improves the user's productivity allowing him the flexibility to switch between landscape and portrait modes. The MagicRotation Software from Samsung Electronics, Inc. provides the user with a rotation feature (0, 90, 180, 270 orientation) that facilitates the optimum utilization of computer display screen, better viewing and improved user productivity.
  • Page 38 Overview Installation Interface Uninstall Troubleshooting Installation 1. Insert the installation CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Click the MagicRotation installation file. 3. Select installation Language, Click "Next". 4. When the InstallShield Wizard window appears, click "Next." 5. Select "I accept the terms of the license agreement" to accept the terms of use.
  • Page 39 6. Choose a folder to install the MagicRotation program. 7. Click "Install." 8. The "Setup Status" window appears.

  • Page 40: Installation Problems

    9. Click "Finish." Have to reboot the system in order for the MagicRotation to work properly. 10. When the installation is complete, the MagicRotation executable icon appears on your desktop. Installation Problems The installation of MagicRotation can be affected by the factors such as video card, motherboard and the network environment.
  • Page 41 1. The "Display Driver" should be properly loaded for the MagicRotation to work properly. The installed "Display Driver" should be the latest driver supplied by the vendor. 2. If some applications like Windows Media Player, Real Player, etc. are not displaying movie files properly in 90, 180 and 270 orientations then do the following : Close the application.
  • Page 43 Overview Installation Interface When Rotation is functioning, portion of MagicTune™ program may not operate normally. AutoRotation : The screens display will automatically rotate when the monitor is rotated. To execute Auto Rotation, it should be done as below. Please install both MagicRotation and MagicTune™ 3.6 programs in your computer.
  • Page 44 Rotate to 90 : Display will be rotated 90 degrees from the current angle. Rotate to 180 : Display will be rotated 180 degrees from the current angle.
  • Page 45 Rotate to 270 : Display will be rotated 270 degrees from the current angle. Hot key : Hot Keys are available by default and can be changed by user. It can be assigned by user directly with keyboard after changing the existing HotKey .
  • Page 47 Overview Installation Interface Uninstall The MagicRotation program can be removed only by using the "Add/Remove Programs" option of the Windows Control Panel. Perform the following steps to remove MagicRotation. 1. Go to [Task Tray] ' [Start] ' [Settings] and select [Control Panel] in the menu. If the program runs on Windows™...

  • Page 48: Troubleshooting

    Overview Installation Interface Troubleshooting Before You Call Technical Support MagicRotation Software works with the installed "Display Driver" supplied by your Graphic Card Vendor to provide screen rotation capabilities. If the installed "Display Driver" is working incorrectly or has bugs in it, then these bugs would still exist even after MagicRotation Software is installed.
  • Page 49 What is ImageViewer? ImageViewer is a viewing program which shows the colors directly on the display device when an image is captured and created by a camera (Functionality of Monitor Viewer), and shows a print preview for an image as well (Functionality of Print Viewer). It is an updated version of PrintViewer.
  • Page 50 Step 02. Select a Photo Select photos in the right pane. Step 03. MonitorViewer Select MonitorViewer in the left pane. At this time, only the selected image selected is displayed. Step 04. Select a Monitor Profile and a Target Profile...
  • Page 51 Select and apply the monitor profile and print the profile you are using. Select the monitor profile for the monitor you are using. Select a target profile while checking the image information, or select a color space. Step 05. Image Information To view the image information, you must select an image and then select the checkbox next to the image information.
  • Page 52 Select the folder that contains your photos using the File View window. Step 02. Select a Photo Select photos in the right pane. Step 03. PrintViewer Select PrintViewer in the left pane.
  • Page 53 Step 04. Select a Monitor Profile and a Target Profile Select a monitor profile and print the profile you are using. Select the type of printing paper, the type of illumination and apply the changes. Removing the Program You can only remove ImageViewer by using the [Add/Remove Programs] applet. To remove ImageViewer, follow these steps: 1.
  • Page 54 Natural Color Expert will not run if your monitor is in dual mode. Natural Color Expert Natural Color Expert is a program developed by Samsung to maximize and optimize the capability of the Syncmaster XL20 monitor for broad color bands. It was developed to adjust the color characteristic offsets for each monitor which can occur due to mass production.
  • Page 55 "C:WINDOWS system32 spool drivers color" folder. You can also use an icc profile as the monitor profile in a CMS program such as Photoshop. In addition, you can save the settings in this tab as the calibration mode which constitutes a part of the color mode of your monitor. Once saved, you can easily select the saved set of settings using the Mode button.
  • Page 56 The calibrated values will now be shown. Verify the values, and click the Save button to save the settings. Type in a name for the profile and click the OK button. You will be asked whether to save the calibrated settings to your monitor. To save them, click the OK button.
  • Page 57 Using the Emulation tab, you can create a new profile that contains your selected settings, apply an existing profile, or apply a stereotype of a system profile. Different from a profile created from the Calibration tab, you can also change the R, G, and B color gamma. Of course, you cannot use a gamma value beyond the range of gamma values that can be expressed by your Edison monitor.
  • Page 58 Verify the values, and click the Save button to save the settings. Type in a name for the profile and click the OK button. You will be asked whether to save the emulated settings to your monitor. To save, click the OK button.
  • Page 59 Using the Uniformity tab, you can improve the uniformity of your Edison monitor. This tab measures and improves the uniformity for your monitor. How to use Select a number of points of the window you want to measure and click the Start button. These processes are the same as steps 2 and 3 of Calibration.
  • Page 60 How to use Profile Management - Allows you to copy, delete, and rename a profile created from the Calibration or Emulation tab. Measure the monitor - Measures the current status of your monitor. Preference Allows you to select the period of time after which your monitor should be calibrated again in the future.

  • Page 61: Check List

    If the display exceeds UXGA or 75 Hz, a "Not Optimum Mode", "Recommended Mode 1600 x 1200 60 Hz" message is displayed. If the display exceeds 85 Hz, the Model SyncMaster XL20 Solutions ' button to have the Preset Timing Modes) contact...
  • Page 62 There is no image on the screen. Is the power indicator on the monitor blinking at 1 second intervals? Connected using the DVI cable? I cannot see the On Have you locked the On Screen Screen Display. Display (OSD) Menu to prevent changes? The screen shows Is the screen displaying only one...

  • Page 63: Check The Following Items If There Is Trouble With The Monitor

    The screen colors have changed after Has the video card been set changing the video properly? card. There is a message Have you installed the monitor that reads driver? "Unrecognized See the video card manual to see if monitor, Plug & Play the Plug &...
  • Page 64 Self-Test Feature Check 1. Turn off both your computer and the monitor. 2. Unplug the video cable from the back of the computer. 3. Turn on the monitor. If the monitor is functioning properly, you will see a box in the illustration below. This box appears during normal operation if the video cable becomes disconnected or damaged.
  • Page 65 Useful Tips A monitor recreates visual signals received from the computer. Therefore, if there is a problem with the computer or the video card, this can cause the monitor to become blank, have poor coloring, become noisy, and video mode not supported, etc. In this case, first check the source of the problem, and then contact the Service Center or your dealer.
  • Page 66 General General Model Name SyncMaster XL20 LCD Panel Size 20 inch (51 cm) Display area 408.0(H) x 306.0(V) Pixel Pitch 0.255(H) x 0.255(W) Synchronization Horizontal 31kHz ~ 81kHz Vertical 56Hz ~ 75Hz Display Color 8 bit color (16.7M) Resolution Optimum resolution...
  • Page 67 ENERGY STAR Power saving mode Blue Blue blinking Less than 2 watts ® ® Partner, SAMSUNG has determined that this ® guidelines for energy efficiency. Power off EPA/ENERGY 2000 Black Less than 1 watts compliant and ENERGY2000...

  • Page 68: 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 69: Contact Samsung Worldwide

    Contact SAMSUNG WORLD-WIDE If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center. CANADA 1-800-SAMSUNG (7267864) MEXICO 01-800-SAMSUNG (7267864) U.S.A 1-800-SAMSUNG (7267864) ARGENTINA 0800-333-3733 BRAZIL 4004-0000 CHILE 800-726-7864 (SAMSUNG) COLOMBIA 01 8000 112 112...
  • Page 70 JAPAN 0120-327-527 MALAYSIA 1800-88-9999 PHILIPPINES 1800-10-SAMSUNG (7267864) SINGAPORE 1800-SAMSUNG (7267864) THAILAND 1800-29-3232, 02-689-3232 TAIWAN 0800-329-999 VIETNAM 1 800 588 889 SOUTH AFRICA 0860 7267864 (SAMSUNG) U.A.E 800SAMSUNG (7267864) http://www.samsung.com/be http://www.samsung.com/cz http://www.samsung.com/dk http://www.samsung.com/fi http://www.samsung.com/fr http://www.samsung.de http://www.samsung.com/hu http://www.samsung.com/it http://www.samsung.lu http://www.samsung.com/nl http://www.samsung.com/no http://www.samsung.com/pl http://www.samsung.com/pt...

  • Page 71: For Better Display

    Terms Dot Pitch The image on a monitor is composed of red, green and blue dots. The closer the dots, the higher the resolution. The distance between two dots of the same color is called the 'Dot Pitch'. Unit: mm Vertical Frequency The screen must be redrawn several times per second in order to create and display an image for the user.
  • Page 72 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 73 You may have additional rights which vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction and this agreement does not affect any such statutory rights. In no event will Samsung be liable to you in relation to the Adobe Software Products for any damages, claims or costs whatsoever or any consequential,...

  • Page 74: Product Information (Image Retention Free)

    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 75 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 76: Correct Disposal Of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) - Europe Only

    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.

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