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SyncMaster TC180

LCD Monitor

User Manual

The color and the appearance may differ depending on the
product, and the specifications are subject to change
without prior notice to improve the performance.

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  • Page 1: Lcd Monitor

    SyncMaster TC180 LCD Monitor User Manual The color and the appearance may differ depending on the product, and the specifications are subject to change without prior notice to improve the performance.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table Of Contents MAJOR SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Before You Start ......... . . 1-1 Care and Maintenance .
  • Page 3 Contact SAMSUNG WORLDWIDE ......6-3 Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) - Europe only ..6-4...

  • Page 4: Major Safety Precautions

    The contents of this manual may not be partially or in whole reproduced, distributed or used in any form without the written permission of Samsung Electronics, Co., Ltd. The SAMSUNG logo and SyncMaster are the registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics, Co., Ltd. Microsoft, Windows and Windows NT are the registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

  • Page 5: Care And Maintenance

    Care and Maintenance External Surface and Screen Maintenance Clean the product with a soft, damp cloth. • Do not clean the product with an inflammable substance such as benzene or thinner or with a wet cloth. This may result in a problem with the product.

  • Page 6: Cleaning The Monitor

    Cleaning the Monitor Cleaning the Monitor • The panel and exterior of the cutting-edge monitor scratch easily and require careful attention. Clean the monitor according to the following steps. 1. Power off the monitor and PC. 2. Disconnect the power cable from the monitor. To avoid electric shock, be sure you disconnect the cable by gripping the plug and do not touch the cable with wet hands.

  • Page 7: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions Icons used for safety precautions ICON NAME MEANING Failing to follow the precautions marked with this sign, may result in a serious injury or Warning even a fatality. Failing to follow the precautions marked with this sign, may result in a personal injury or Caution property damage.

  • Page 8: Installation Related

    Avoid unplugging the power plug while the Make sure to use only the power cord supplied product is operating. by Samsung. In addition, do not use the power cord of another electric appliance. • Otherwise, it may damage the product due to electric shock.

  • Page 9: Cleaning Related

    Caution Do not let the product drop while moving it. Do not place the product face down on the floor. • This may result in a problem with the product or injury. • This may damage the panel of the product. When installing the product on a console or When putting the product down, handle it shelf, make sure that the front of the product...

  • Page 10: Usage Related

    Caution Avoid spraying cleansing agent directly onto When cleaning the product, disconnect the the product. power cord and clean the product with a soft,damp cloth. • This may result in discoloration or cracking of the exterior of the product or the panel •...
  • Page 11 Avoid moving the product by pulling the power When a gas leak occurs, do not touch the cord or antenna cable. product or the power plug and ventilate immediately. • Otherwise, it may result in electric shock, fire or a problem with the product due to •...
  • Page 12 Keep small accessories away from the children. Take care when adjusting the angle of the product or the height of the stand. • If your hand or finger is caught, you may be injured. • If the product is tilted excessively, the product may fall and this may result in injury.

  • Page 13: Installing The Product

    Installing the Product Package Contents • If any items are missing, contact your dealer. • Contact a local dealer to purchase optional items. • Unpack the product and check if all of the following contents have been included. • Store the packaging box in case you need to move the Product at a later stage. Monitor CONTENTS Warranty Card...

  • Page 14: Installing The Stand

    Installing the Stand Before assembling the product, place the product down on a flat and stable surface so that the screen is facing downwards. Place a soft cloth over the table to protect the product and place the product onto the cloth so that the front of the product is facing downwards.
  • Page 15 After the installation of the base, stand the monitor up as shown in the figure. Now you can remove the stopper pin to adjust the stand. - Caution Avoid lifting the product holding only the stand. • The colour and the appearance may differ depending on the product, and the specifications are subject to change without prior notice to improve the performance.

  • Page 16: Removing The Stand

    Removing the Stand Before installation, disassemble the product according to the following steps. Lift up the monitor stand to the maximum angle with your left hand, and remove the back decoration cover with your right hand, as shown in the figure. Remove the two screws( The stand can be detached after removing the screws.

  • Page 17: Attaching A Wall Mount

    Do not use screws that are incompatible with the standard VESA specifications and do not assemble them using excessive force. • This may result in damage to the product or injury due to the product falling. Samsung shall not be held liable for any damage or injury. •...

  • Page 18: Connecting To Your Network

    Connecting to your Network • The connecting part may differ depending on the product model. • Connect between the [LAN] port on the product and your network using a LAN cable. Installing the Product...

  • Page 19: Connecting Power

    Connecting Power • To use the product, connect the power cable to a power outlet and the [POWER] port on the product. (The input voltage is switched automatically.) When the product is connected to a PC, you can turn the product on and use it. Installing the Product...

  • Page 20: Connecting To Another Monitor

    Connecting to another Monitor • Connect between the [VIDEO OUT] port on the product and the D-Sub port on your monitor using a D-Sub cable. Connect to the [VIDEO OUT] port to display the same picture on another monitor. (For presentation purposes) Installing the Product...

  • Page 21: Connecting A Serial Cable

    Connecting a SERIAL Cable • Devices which support RS-232C connection (interface) can be connected. The connecting part may differ depending on the product model. Installing the Product...

  • Page 22: Connecting To Your Printer

    Connecting to your Printer • Devices which support D-SUB 25-pin connection (interface) can be connected. The connecting part may differ depending on the product model. Installing the Product...

  • Page 23: Connecting With A Pc

    2-10 Connecting with a PC • Connect the [RGB IN] port of the product to the [D-Sub] port of your PC with a D-Sub cable. • The connecting part may differ depending on the product model. • Use the [RGB IN] port to directly connect the monitor to a PC. 2-10 Installing the Product...

  • Page 24: Connecting A Stereo Cable

    2-11 Connecting a Stereo Cable • Connect the [AUDIO IN] port on the rear side of the monitor to the sound card of the PC. The connecting part may differ depending on the product model. Installing the Product 2-11...

  • Page 25: Connecting Usb

    2-12 Connecting USB • USB port of the monitor supports Full-Speed Certified USB 2.0. • Connect USB devices such as a mouse, keyboard and external storage devices (DSC (Digital Still Camera), MP3, external storage, etc.). • The connecting part may differ depending on the product model. •...

  • Page 26: Connecting Headphones

    2-13 Connecting Headphones • Connect your headphones to the Headphone connection terminal. • The connecting part may differ depending on the product model. • You may connect your headphones to the monitor. Installing the Product 2-13...

  • Page 27: Connecting Mic

    2-14 Connecting MIC • Connect the microphone cable to the MIC port on the monitor. You may connect your microphone to the monitor. 2-14 Installing the Product...

  • Page 28: Kensington Lock

    2-15 Kensington Lock A Kensington Lock is an anti-theft device that enables users to lock the product so that they can safely use it in public locations. Since the shape and usage of the locking device may differ depending on the model and the manufacturer, refer to the User Manual supplied with the locking device for more information.

  • Page 29: Using The Product

    Using the product What is a network monitor? • A network monitor can be used for the same purposes as a regular monitor. It also provides the functionalities of most computers, such as an Internet connection, creating documents, editing images, via a connection to the host PC over the LAN.

  • Page 30: Plug & Play

    Plug & Play If you turn the power on after purchasing the product, a message regarding the optimal resolution setting appears on the screen. Select a language and the optimal resolution. ▲/▼ : You can select a language with these buttons. MENU : If you press this button, the message disappears.

  • Page 31: Standard Signal Mode Table

    Standard Signal Mode Table The LCD monitor has one optimal resolution for the best visual quality depending on the screen size due to the inherent characteristics of the panel, unlike for a CDT monitor. Therefore, the visual quality will be degraded if the optimal resolution is not set for the panel size. It is recommended setting the resolution to the optimal resolution of the product.

  • Page 32: Installing The Device Driver

    If you install the device driver, you can set up the appropriate resolution and frequency for the product. The device driver is included on the CD-ROM supplied with the product. If the supplied drive file is corrupted, please visit the Samsung Electronics website(http://www.samsung.com/), and download the driver.

  • Page 33: Product Operating Buttons

    Product Operating Buttons Product Operating Buttons The buttons are located on the bottom of the product. Icon Description Press this button to view the On Screen Display (OSD). MENU/ This button is also used to exit the OSD or to return to a higher-level OSD menu * Key Lock Function Locks the buttons to maintain the current settings or to prevent setting changes by other users.
  • Page 34 Icon Description AUTO Press [AUTO] button to adjust the screen settings automatically. If the resolution settings are changed in the Display Properties, the <AUTO Adjust- ment> function is performed. This function is only available in <Analog> mode. Press this button to turn the product on or off. Speakers Power LED This LED is turned on when the product works normally.

  • Page 35: Using The Screen Adjustment Menu (Osd: On Screen Display)

    Using the Screen Adjustment Menu (OSD: On Screen Display) The Screen Adjustment Menu (OSD: On Screen Display) Structure Top Menus Sub Menus Brightness Contrast Sharpness MagicBright Coarse PICTURE Fine MagicColor Green Blue Color Tone COLOR Color Effect Gamma H-Position V-Position Image Size Menu H-Position Menu V-Position...
  • Page 36 Menu Description MagicBright Provides preset picture settings optimized for various user environments such as editing a document, surfing the Internet, playing games, watching sports or movies and so on. • <Custom> If the preset picture modes are not sufficient, you can configure the <Brightness> and <Contrast> directly using this mode.
  • Page 37 Menu Description MagicColor Expresses natural colors more clearly without changing the picture quality by using proprietary digital picture quality improvement technology developed by Samsung Electronics. • <Off> - Turns the <MagicColor> function off. • <Demo> - You can compare the pictures processed by <MagicColor> with the original pictures.

  • Page 38: Size & Position

    SIZE & POSITION Menu Description H-Position Moves the position of the display area on the screen horizontally. This function is only available in <Analog> mode. V-Position Moves the position of the display area on the screen vertically. This function is only available in <Analog> mode. Image Size •...
  • Page 39 Menu Description Language Select a language for the OSD. The selected language is only applied to the product OSD. This setting does not affect the other functions of the PC. Clock Current Time Setting. Off Timer Used to set the product so that it automatically turns off at a certain time. •...

  • Page 40: Installing The Software

    Installing the Software Using Windows Embedded Standard What is WES Client? An Microsoft Windows Embedded Standard (WES) client uses the Microsoft Windows Embedded Standard operating system. When an WES client is connected to a Citrix ICA server or another server that can provide the Microsoft RDP service, data for the keyboard, mouse, audio/video and display are transmitted through the network between the client and the server.
  • Page 41 • The Client Log off, Restart and Shutdown take effect on the operations of the EWF(Enhanced Write Filter). To keep the changed system configuration, you must save a cache for the current system session into flash memory. Failing to do so will cause the changed configuration to be lost when the client is shutdown or restarted.
  • Page 42 • Start a Remote Desktop Session on the Client Once you have enabled your host computer to allow remote connections and installed the client software on a Windows- based client computer, you are ready to start a Remote Desktop session. You must first establish a virtual private network connection or remote access service connection from your client computer to your host computer.
  • Page 43 - Local Resource : Specify whether to use the hard disks and ports. - Programs : Specify whether to display the Desktop or run an application whenever you are connected. The default is ‘Desktop’. Installing the Software...
  • Page 44 - Experience : You can select your connection speed, and select and share environmental options. - Advanced : Protect your personal information for when your monitor is connected to a remote desktop. Installing the Software...
  • Page 45 4. Click Connect. The Log On to Windows dialog box appears. 5. In the “Log On to Windows” dialog box, type your username, password, and domain (if required), and then click OK. The Remote Desktop window will open and you will see the desktop settings, files, and programs that are on the host computer.
  • Page 46 Internet Explorer A WES Client includes Internet Explorer. This program is permitted for all users. For more information on Internet Explorer, visit the Microsoft website. Enhanced Write Filter Enhanced Write Filter (EWF) protects a flash volume from write access and consequently, preserves the durability of the flash device.
  • Page 47 information for the client are written to a flash volume. You can also perform this operation by entering “ewfmgr.exe c: - commitanddisable” at the command prompt and restarting your computer. • Write the changes to a disk This item is activated when the EWF is running. If this item is selected, the current states of the client (saved in a cache) are saved to a flash volume.

  • Page 48: Control Panel

    select the folders and files that you want to except from protection by the FBWF. Windows Media Player The WES Client includes Windows Media Player 6.4. With Windows Media Player, you can play audio and video files on a website. Control Panel The Windows Firewall The Windows Firewall protects your client further.

  • Page 49: Recover The System

    • Click Start and click Run. Type muisetup.exe in the Open box and click OK. A list of languages that can be installed is displayed as shown below. Log on as an administrator. • Select the language you want to install and click Install from the File menu. The installation will begin. Log on as an administrator.
  • Page 50 PXE server. • Boot the client via the network. • Recover the system using the Windows Embedded Standard image and the Backup/Recovery Utility saved on the PXE server via the network. For more information, refer to the PXE Server User Manual. Installing the Software...

  • Page 51: Natural Color

    What is Natural Color? This software works only for Samsung products and enables adjusting the displayed colors on the product and matches the colors on the product with the colors of the printed pictures. For more information, refer to the online help of the software (F1).

  • Page 52: Magictune

    MagicTune What is MagicTune? MagicTune is a software program that helps with monitor adjustments by providing comprehensive descriptions of monitor functions and easy-to-understand guidelines. You can adjust the product with the mouse and the keyboard without using the operating buttons of the product. Installing the Software 1.
  • Page 53 6. Wait until a message box appears informing you that the software has been removed completely. For technical support, the FAQ (frequently asked questions) or information about the software upgrade for MagicTune™, please visit our website. (http://www.samsung.com/) Installing the Software...

  • Page 54: Multiscreen

    MultiScreen What is MultiScreen? MultiScreen enables users to use the monitor by partitioning multiple sections. Installing the Software 1. Insert the installation CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Select the MultiScreen setup program. If the pop-up screen for the software installation does not appear on the main screen, find and double-click the MultiScreen setup file on the CD-ROM.

  • Page 55: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Monitor Self-Diagnosis • You can check if the product is working properly using the Self-Diagnosis function. • If a blank screen is displayed and the Power LED blinks even if the product and the PC are properly connected, perform the self-diagnosis function according to the procedures below.

  • Page 56: Before Requesting Service

    Before Requesting Service Please check the following before requesting After-Sales service. If the problem continues, please contact your nearest Samsung Electronics Service Center. A BLANK SCREEN APPEARS / I CANNOT TURN THE PRODUCT ON Is the power cord connected properly? Check the connection status of the power cord.
  • Page 57 THE COLOR IS DISPLAYED IN 16 BIT (16 COLORS). THE COLOR HAS BEEN CHANGED AFTER CHANGING THE GRAPHICS CARD. Did you install the device driver for the product? Windows XP : Set the color again by selecting Control Panel → Appearance and Themes → Display → Settings. Windows ME/2000 : Set the color again by selecting Control Panel →...

  • Page 58: Faq

    FAQ! PLEASE TRY THE FOLLOWING! How can I change the frequency of the video signal? You have to change the frequency of the graphics card. Windows XP : Change the frequency by selecting Control → → → Panel Appearance and Themes Display Settings →...

  • Page 59: More Information

    More Information Specifications MODEL NAME TC180 LCD Panel Size 18.5 inches (47 cm) Display area 409.8 mm (H) x 230.4 mm (V) / 16.13 inches (H) x 9.07 inches (V) Pixel Pitch 0.300 mm (H) x 0.300 mm (V) / 0.012 inches (H) x 0.012 inches (V) Synchronization Horizontal 31 ~ 60 kHz...

  • Page 60: Power Saving Function

    Power Saving Function This product provides a power saving function that automatically turns the screen off when the product is not used for a predetermined period of time to reduce power consumption. If the product enters power saving mode, the power LED turns to a different color to indicate that the product is in power saving mode.

  • Page 61: Contact Samsung Worldwide

    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) http://www.samsung.com CANADA 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) http://www.samsung.com MEXICO 01-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) http://www.samsung.com LATIN AMERICA ARGENTINA 0800-333-3733 http://www.samsung.com...
  • Page 62 2. 021.206.01.10 – din orice reţea, tarif normal SERBIA 0700 Samsung (0700 726 7864) http://www.samsung.com SLOVAKIA 0800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) http://www.samsung.com SPAIN 902 - 1 - SAMSUNG (902 172 678) http://www.samsung.com SWEDEN 0771 726 7864 (SAMSUNG) http://www.samsung.com SWITZERLAND 0848-SAMSUNG (7267864, CHF 0.08/ http://www.samsung.com/ch min) http://www.samsung.com/ch_fr (French)
  • Page 63 UKRAINE 0-800-502-000 http://www.samsung.com/ua http://www.samsung.com/ua_ru UZBEKISTAN 8-10-800-500-55-500 http://www.samsung.com ASIA PACIFIC AUSTRALIA 1300 362 603 http://www.samsung.com NEW ZEALAND 0800 SAMSUNG (0800 726 786) http://www.samsung.com CHINA 400-810-5858 http://www.samsung.com 010-6475 1880 HONG KONG http://www.samsung.com/hk (852) 3698 - 4698 http://www.samsung.com/hk_en/ INDIA 3030 8282 http://www.samsung.com...
  • Page 64 AFRICA NIGERIA 0800 - SAMSUNG (726-7864) http://www.samsung.com SOUTH AFRICA 0860-SAMSUNG (726-7864) http://www.samsung.com More Information...

  • Page 65: Correct Disposal Of This Product

    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 on the product, accessories or literature indicates that the product and its electronic accessories (e.g.

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