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Samsung SyncMaster 275TPLUS Quick Manual

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  • Page 1 SyncMaster 275TPLUS Install driver Install programs...
  • Page 2 Notation Failure to follow directions noted by this symbol could result in bodily harm or damage to the equipment. Prohibited Do not disassemble Do not touch Power When not used for extended period of time, set your computer to DPM. If using a screen saver, set it to active screen mode.
  • Page 3 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 To disconnect the apparatus from the mains, the plug must be pulled out from the mains socket, therefore the mains plug shall be readily operable. This may cause electric shock or fire. 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 exposed to chemical substances and where it will be operated for 24 hours continuously such as at airports, train stations etc.
  • Page 5 Otherwise, this may cause fire. Keep any heating devices away from the power cable. A melted coating may cause electric shock or fire. Do not install the product in places with poor ventilation, for instance, a bookshelf, closet, etc. Any increase in the internal temperature may cause fire. Put down the monitor carefully.
  • Page 6 Cleaning and Using When cleaning the monitor case or the surface of the TFT-LCD screen, wipe with a slightly moistened, soft fabric. Do not spray water or detergent directly onto the monitor. This may cause damage, electric shock or fire. Use the recommended detergent with a smooth cloth.
  • Page 7 If your monitor does not operate normally - in particular, if there is any unusual sound or smell coming from the monitor - contact an authorized dealer or the Center. This may cause electric shock or fire. Keep the product away from places exposed to oil, smoke or moisture; do not install inside a vehicle.
  • Page 8 Keep the product away from combustible chemical sprays or inflammable substances. This may cause an explosion or fire. Never insert anything metallic into the monitor openings. This may cause electric shock, fire or injury. 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 or etc.
  • Page 9 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. Failure to disconnect cables may damage it and cause fire or electric shock. Place the product out of children’s reach, as they could damage by hanging onto it.
  • 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 & Sliding Stand...

  • Page 14: Your Monitor

    Warranty Card User's Guide, Monitor Driver, Quick Setup Guide (Not available in all Natural Color, locations) MagicTune™ Cable Power Cord D-sub Cable USB Cable Others Cleaning Cloth This is only provided for highly polished black products as a product feature. Sold separately S-Video Cable Video Cable...
  • Page 15 Front 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(PC) : MagicBright™ is a new feature providing optimum viewing environment MagicBright™...
  • Page 16 Select this mode to view a sharper image than in "Standard" mode. 2) Standard Select this mode when the surroundings are bright. This also provides a sharp image. 3) Movie Select this mode when the surroundings are dark. This will save power and reduce eye fatigue. 4) Custom Select this mode when you want to adjust the image according to your preferences.
  • Page 17 The configuration at the back of the monitor may vary from product to product. POWER S/W / POWER HDMI IN / DVI IN(HDCP) / RGB IN VIDEO IN / S-VIDEO IN / AUDIO POWER / AUDIO OUT USB connection terminal COMPONENT IN POWER S/W : Switch the monitor on and off.
  • Page 18 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. Stand Stopper Remove the fixing pin on the stand to lift the monitor up and down.

  • Page 19: Connecting Cables

    Connecting Cables 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 RGB (Analog) connector on the video card. - Connect the signal cable to the 15-pin, RGB IN port on the back of your monitor.
  • Page 20 USB port of the monitor supports High-Speed Certified USB 2.0. High speed Data Rate 480 Mbps Power Consumption (Max., each port) Connect the UP port of the monitor and the USB port of the computer with the USB cable. To use DOWN port, you have to connect the UP (Upstream Cable) to the PC.
  • Page 21 Connecting a Speaker When connecting a speaker, be careful that the grooves of the monitor and the speaker . ( )are aligned with each other. Adjust the aligned positions until you hear a ‘click’. If a speaker is connected correctly, you can hear a ‘click’.If a speaker is connected without you hearing a ‘click’, the holding part may become damaged.

  • Page 22: Connecting To Other Devices

    Connect a headphone to the black terminal at the right of the speaker. Connect a microphone to the red terminal at the right of the speaker. By turning part ( + , - ) in the direction shown in the figure below, the speaker turns on and the volume increases.

  • Page 23: Using The Stand

    Connect the VIDEO OUT port of the DVD / DTV Set-Top Box to the P component video cable (P Then, start the DVD with a DVD disc inserted. Select Component using the ' To hear sound, refer to the Connection section of your conncted external device manual . Connecting HDMI You cannot connect a PC to the HDMI IN terminal.
  • Page 24 Sliding stand Stand Stopper Swivel stand Using ( ),You can swivel the monitor left and right at an angle of 350° to set the monitor lengthwise. The rubber under the stand is to avoid the monitor slide. When you try to rotate the monitor in the state of the power cord or cable connecting to the monitor, the power cord of cable can be destroyed.
  • Page 25 Using ( ), You can adjust the tilt anlgle within a range of 3° forward to 25° backward for the most comfortable viewing angle. Attaching a Base This monitor accepts a 200 mm x 100 mm VESA-compliant Mounting interface pad. Monitor Mounting interface pad (Sold separately) Turn off your monitor and unplug its power cord.
  • Page 26 Samsung is not liable for these kinds of accidents. Samsung is not liable for product damage or personal injury when a non-VESA or non-specified wall mount is used or the consumer fails to follow the product installation instructions.

  • Page 27: 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 28 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 29 "Continue". 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...
  • Page 30 Click "Have Disk…" and select the folder (for example, D:\Drive) where the driver setup file is located, and click "OK". Select the model that matches your monitor from the list of monitor models on the screen, and click "Next". Click "Close"→ "Close" → "OK" → "OK" on the following screens displayed in sequence. ®...
  • Page 31 Click "Display" icon and choose the "Settings" tab then click "Advanced." 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".
  • Page 32 If you can see following "Message" window, then click the "Continue Anyway" button. Then click the "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.
  • Page 33 Monitor driver installation is completed. ® ® Microsoft Windows 2000 Operating System When you can see "Digital Signature Not Found" on your monitor, follow these steps. Choose the "OK" button on the "Insert disk" window. Click the "Browse" button on the "File Needed" window. Choose A:(D:\Driver) then click the "Open"...

  • Page 34: 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 35: Installation

    Insert the CD included with the Samsung monitor into the CD-ROM Drive. The initial Natural Color screen will appear. Click on Natural Color in the startup window to install the Natural Color software. To install the program manually, insert the CD included with the Samsung monitor into the CD-ROM Drive, click the Windows [Start] button, select [Run...] .
  • Page 36 32MB Memory above 60MB Hard disk space above * For more information, visit the MagicTune™ website. Uninstall The MagicTune™ program can be removed only by using the "Add or Remove Programs" option of the Windows® Control Panel. Perform the following steps remove MagicTune™. 1.

  • Page 37: Control Buttons

    Control Buttons Use this button to open the on-screen menu and exit from the menu screen or close screen adjustment menu. PC/DVI(PC) : 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 38: Direct Functions

    This button allows you to adjust items in the menu. When OSD is not on the screen, push the button to adjust brightness. Press this button to activate a highlighted menu item. Selects the input signal while the OSD is off. Press to self-adjust to the incoming Analog signal.
  • Page 39 OSD Lock & Unlock When pressing the AUTO or PIP button after locking the OSD When pressing the MENU button after locking the OSD 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.
  • Page 40 Though the OSD adjustment lock function is activated, you can still adjust the brightness and contrast, and adjust MagicBright ( button. MagicBright™ Menu PC/DVI(PC) : MagicBright™ MagicBright™ is a new feature providing the optimum viewing environment depending on the contents of the image you are watching.
  • Page 41 Menu Description Brightness When OSD is not on the screen, push the button to adjust brightness. SOURCE Menu Description Selects the input signal while the OSD is off. (When the source button is pressed to change the input mode, a message SOURCE appears in the upper left of the screen displaying the current mode -- PC, DVI, AV, S-Video and , Component and HDMI input signal.)

  • Page 42: Osd Function

    Changing the source is only allowed for external devices that are connected to the monitor at the time. PIP ( Available in PC/DVI(PC) Mode Only ) Menu Push the PIP button to turn PIP screen On/Off. You can view a picture from AV, S-Video, or Component through the PIP screen in PC and DVI (PC) mode.
  • Page 43 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. 1) PC 2) DVI Source List...
  • Page 44 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 45 2) Brightness : Adjust the Brightness. Custom - Not available in MagicBright™ mode of Dynamic CR. MENU → → If you adjust picture using Custom function, MagicBright™ will turn to Custom mode. Image Lock is used to fine-tune and get the best image by removing noise that creates unstable images with jitter and shimmer.
  • Page 46 Picture (AV/S-Video/Component/HDMI) 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 47 External Input List) and the selected resolution. Menu Color Innovation function provides optimized color for personal favor to view effectively with WCG-CCFL which was applied to Samsung Electronics for the first time. 1) Brilliant If you select "Brilliant", you can view a more clear and vibrant image 2) Mild If you select "Mild", you can view a more natural and soft image.
  • Page 48 depending on your taste. If this is the case, adjust the Picture and Color menu by using the OSD to fit your eyes. MENU → → → Adjusts the individual R, G, B color controls. PC/DVI(PC) : Cool4 / Cool3 / Cool2 / Cool1 / Normal / Warm1 / Warm2 / Custom Color Tone AV/S-Video/Component/HDMI : Cool2 / Cool1 / Normal / Warm1 / Warm2...
  • Page 49 The default setting may different depending on the selected Input Mode (input signal source selected in External Input List) and the selected resolution. Menu Turn the PIP Screen on or off. You can view a picture from AV, S-Video, or Component through the PIP screen in PC and DVI mode.
  • Page 50 The default setting may different depending on the selected Input Mode (input signal source selected in External Input List) and the selected resolution. Menu You can choose one of 11 languages. Language MENU → → → Changes the opaqueness of the background of the OSD. 1) High 2) Medium Transparency...
  • Page 51 - The Screen Scroll function scrolls the screen for the specified period of time. - This function is not available when the power is turned off. 1) Safety Screen : Determines whether to turn the Screen Scroll function Off or On. 2) Interval : Determines the time interval to run the Screen Scroll operation.

  • Page 52: 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 phone number on the Information section or contact your Symptom Check List No images on the Is the power cord screen.
  • Page 53 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 Have you locked On Screen the On Screen Display. Display (OSD) Menu to prevent changes? The screen shows Is the screen...
  • Page 54 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 55 How can I adjust the resolution? 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.
  • Page 56 monitor. If your monitor screen remains blank after using the previous procedure, check your video controller and computer system; your monitor is functioning properly. Warning Messages If there is something wrong with the input signal, a message appears on the screen or the screen goes blank although the power indicator LED is still on.

  • Page 57: Specifications

    Specifications General Model Name SyncMaster 275TPLUS LCD Panel Size 27" Wide Diagonal (68 cm) Display area 581.76 mm(H) x 363.6 mm(V) Pixel Pitch 0.303 mm(H) x 0.303 mm(W) Synchronization Horizontal 30 ~ 81 kHz Vertical 56 ~ 75 Hz Display Color 16.7 M Resolution Optimum resolution...
  • Page 58 AC 100-240 VAC ( ± 10 %), 60/50 Hz ± 3 Hz Signal Cable 15pin-to-15pin D-sub cable, Detachable DVI-D to DVI-D connector, Detachable (Sold separately) Dimensions (W x H x D) / Weight 629.0 X 410.5 X 81.0 mm / 24.8 x 16.2 x 3.2 inch (Without Stand) 629.0 X 486.0 X 280.0 mm / 24.8 x 19.1 x 11.0 inch (With Stand) / 10.4 kg / 22.9 lbs VESA Mounting Interface 200 mm x 100 mm...

  • Page 59: Preset Timing Modes

    VESA, 1280 x 960 60.000 63.981 VESA, 1280 x Blue Blue Blinking Less than 2 Watts ® compliant and ENERGY2000 ® Partner, SAMSUNG has determined that this ® guidelines for energy efficiency. Vertical Pixel Clock Frequency (MHz) (Hz) 66.667 30.240 74.551...
  • Page 60 1024 VESA, 1280 x 79.976 1024 VESA, 1600 x 75.000 1200 VESA, 1920 x 74.038 1200 Horizontal Frequency 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.
  • Page 61 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 (726-7864) CANADA 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) MEXICO 01-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) Latin America ARGENTINE 0800-333-3733 0800-124-421 BRAZIL 4004-0000 CHILE...
  • Page 62 08 25 08 65 65 (€ 0,15/Min) 01805-SAMSUNG(726-7864) (€ GERMANY 0,14/Min) HUNGARY 06-80-SAMSUNG(726-7864) ITALIA 800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) LUXEMBURG 0035 (0)2 261 03 710 0900 SAMSUNG(726-7864) (€ NETHERLANDS 0,10/Min) NORWAY 815-56 480 0 801 801 881 POLAND 022-607-93-33 PORTUGAL 80 8 200 128...
  • Page 63 THAILAND 1800-29-3232, 02-689-3232 TAIWAN 0800-329-999 VIETNAM 1 800 588 889 Middle East & Africa SOUTH AFRICA 0860-SAMSUNG(726-7864 ) TURKEY 444 77 11 800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) 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 64: For Better Display

    Interlace and Non-Interlace Methods Showing the horizontal lines of the screen from the top to the bottom in order is called the Non- Interlace method while showing odd lines and then even lines in turn is called the Interlace method. The Non-Interlace method is used for the majority of monitors to ensure a clear image.
  • Page 65 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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