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Monitor User Manual S32E590C 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. BN46-00477A-00...
Configuring H-Position & V-Position Setting Optimum Resolution Preparations Coordinating OSD Screen Setup Checking the Components Components Transparency SAMSUNG MAGIC Bright Changing Transparency Configuring SAMSUNG MAGIC Bright Parts Control Panel Language Brightness Direct Key guide Configuring Language Configuring Brightness Function Key Guide Display Time...
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Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Source Detection Electronic Equipment) Troubleshooting Guide Configuring Source Detection Terminology Key Repeat Time Requirements Before Contacting Samsung Customer Service Centre Configuring Key Repeat Time Testing the Product Power LED On Checking the Resolution and Frequency Configuring Power LED On Check the following.
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Warning nearby. A serious or fatal injury may result if instructions are not followed. ― Contact your nearest Samsung Customer Service Centre if you want to clean the inside of the product (Service fee will be charged.) Caution Personal injury or damage to properties may result if instructions are not followed.
Cleaning Electricity and Safety ― Exercise care when cleaning as the panel and exterior of advanced LCDs are easily scratched. ― The following images are for reference only. Real-life situations may differ from what is shown in the images. ― Take the following steps when cleaning. ―...
Install the product at least 10 cm away from the wall to allow ventilation. • An increased internal temperature may cause a fire. Only use the power cord provided with your product by Samsung. Do not use the power cord with other products.
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SAMSUNG • Be sure to consult Samsung Customer Service Centre if you want to install the product at such a place.
If the product is dropped or the outer case is damaged, turn off the power • Product failure, an electric shock or fire may result from a damaged switch and disconnect the power cord. Then contact Samsung Customer cable. Service Centre.
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• Be sure to power off the product and disconnect the power cord when water or other foreign substances have entered the product. Then contact Samsung Customer Service Centre. • Product failure, an electric shock or fire may result. Do not put DC power adapters together.
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Do not put the DC power adapter near to any heating apparatus. Do not touch the screen when the product has been turned on for an extended period of time as it will become hot. • Otherwise, a fire may result. Keep the DC power adapter in a well-ventilated area.
Correct posture to use the product Use the product in the correct posture as follows: • Straighten your back. • Allow a distance of 45 to 50cm between your eye and the screen, and look slightly downward at the screen. Keep your eyes directly in front of the screen. •...
Chapter 02 Preparations Checking the Components Components - Contact the vendor where you purchased the product if any components are missing. ― Components may vary depending on the country. - The appearance of the components may differ from the images shown. - The optimal resolution may not be available when using a non-high speed HDMI or HDMI-DVI cable.
Parts Control Panel ― The colour and shape of parts may differ from what is shown. Specifications are subject to change without notice to improve quality. JOG Button Function Key Guide LEFT RIGHT Return DOWN PRESS(ENTER) Icons Description Multi directional button that helps navigate. JOG Button ―...
― The shortcut button screen (OSD menu) shown below is displayed only when the monitor screen is turned on, the Direct Key guide computer resolution changes, or the input source changes. • UP/DOWN: Adjust Brightness, Contrast, Sharpness. • LEFT/RIGHT: Adjust Volume, Mute. Brightness •...
Eye Saver Mode. Press to enable or disable Eye Saver Mode The items below are not available if the function is enable. Picture Game Mode, SAMSUNG Bright, Brightness, Color • MAGIC System Eco Saving Plus • Selects to turn the Monitor off by moving the JOG button in the function key guide screen.
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― When the monitor displays nothing (i.e. Power saving mode or Non-signal mode), 2 direct keys for control source and power could be used as below. JOG Button Power saving/Non-signal mode Source Change Down Power Off PRESS(ENTER) for 2 seconds ―...
Port Description Reverse Side Connects to a PC using a DP cable. ― The colour and shape of parts may differ from what is shown. Specifications are subject to change without notice to improve quality. Connects to a source device using an HDMI cable or HDMI-DVI cable. Connect to an audio output device such as headphones.
Installation Attaching the Stand ― Before assembling the product, place the product down on a flat and stable surface so that the screen is facing downwards. : The product is curved. Placing pressure on the product when on a flat surface may damage the product.
Removing the Stand ― Before assembling the product, place the product down on a flat and stable surface so that the screen is facing downwards. : The product is curved. Placing pressure on the product when on a flat surface may damage the product.
Adjusting the Product Tilt ― The colour and shape of parts may differ from what is shown. Specifications are subject to change without notice to improve quality. 0˚ (±2˚) ~ 15˚ (±2˚) • You can adjust the product tilt. • Hold the lower part of the product and adjust the tilt carefully.
Anti-theft Lock ― An anti-theft lock allows you to use the product securely even in public places. ― The locking device shape and locking method depend on the manufacturer. Refer to the user guide provided with your anti-theft locking device for details. ―...
We recommend you contact a technician for assistance when installing the wall mount bracket. Samsung Electronics is not responsible for any damage to the product or injury to yourself or others if you elect to install the wall mount on your own.
If you install the product on • Samsung is not liable for product damage or personal injury when a non-VESA or non-specified wall mount is used or the a slanted wall, it may fall and result in severe personal injury. Samsung wall consumer fails to follow the product installation instructions.
Chapter 03 Connecting and Using a Source Device Before Connecting Connecting and Using a PC Select a connection method suitable for your PC. Check the following before you connect this product with other devices. ― Connecting parts may differ in different products. Pre-connection Checkpoints Connection Using the HDMI Cable ―...
Connection Using an HDMI-DVI Cable Connection Using the DP Cable ― Do not connect the power cable before connecting all other cables. ― Do not connect the power cable before connecting all other cables. Ensure you connect a source device first before connecting the power cable. Ensure you connect a source device first before connecting the power cable.
Connecting to Headphones or Speakers Connecting the Power ― Do not connect the power cable before connecting all other cables. Power connection using detachable DC power adapter Ensure you connect a source device first before connecting the power cable. Connect an audio output device such as headphones to port on the product.
― To install the latest version of the product driver, download it from the Samsung Electronics website Select a language on the product and change the resolution on your PC to the optimum setting.
Configure the screen settings such as brightness. A detailed description of each function is provided. Refer to your product for details. SAMSUNG MAGIC Bright Configuring SAMSUNG MAGIC Bright When the Function Key Guide appears, select by moving the JOG button UP. Next, press the JOG button.
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When the external input is connected through HDMI/DP and PC/AV Mode is set to AV, Bright has four automatic picture SAMSUNG MAGIC settings (Dynamic, Standard, Movie and Custom) that are preset at the factory. You can activate either Dynamic, Standard, Movie or Custom.
Move to controlling the JOG button UP/DOWN and press the JOG button. ― This menu is not available when Bright Dynamic Contrast is set to SAMSUNG MAGIC mode. Brightness Move to controlling the JOG button UP/DOWN and press the JOG button.
Move to controlling the JOG button UP/DOWN and press the JOG button. ― This option is not available when Bright Cinema is in SAMSUNG MAGIC Dynamic Contrast mode. Contrast Move to controlling the JOG button UP/DOWN and press the JOG button.
Move to controlling the JOG button UP/DOWN and press the JOG button. ― This option is not available when Bright Cinema is in SAMSUNG MAGIC Dynamic Contrast mode. Sharpness Move to controlling the JOG button UP/DOWN and press the JOG button.
Picture Move to controlling the JOG button UP/DOWN and press the JOG button. ― Adjust the tint of the screen. This menu is not available when Bright is set SAMSUNG MAGIC Cinema Dynamic Contrast mode. Color Move to controlling the JOG button UP/DOWN and press the JOG button.
• Low: Select this mode to reduce the black level and increase the white level when there is a contrast ratio degradation. Picture Optimize HDMI picture brightness Move to the desired option controlling the JOG button UP/DOWN and press the JOG button. SAMSUNG MAGIC Bright Custom and contrast by adjusting the black...
TÜV Rheinland and certified as it met the requirements of TÜV Rheinland “Low Blue Light Content” standards. The selected option will be applied. Picture Set to an optimum picture quality SAMSUNG MAGIC Bright Custom suitable for eye relaxation. Brightness...
Game Mode Configuring Game Mode When the Function Key Guide appears, select by moving the JOG button UP. Next, press the JOG button. Configure the product screen settings for game mode. Picture Use this feature when playing games on a PC or when a game console such as Move to controlling the JOG button UP/DOWN and press the JOG button.
Response Time Configuring the Response Time When the Function Key Guide appears, select by moving the JOG button UP. Next, press the JOG button. Accelerate the panel response rate to make video appear more vivid and natural. ― It is best to set Picture Response Time Standard...
Picture Size Changing the Picture Size When the Function Key Guide appears, select by moving the JOG button UP. Next, press the JOG button. Change the picture size. Picture Move to controlling the JOG button UP/DOWN and press the JOG button. mode Picture Size Move to...
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mode mode • 4:3: Display the picture with an aspect ratio of 4:3. Suitable for videos and standard broadcasts. Picture Choose the size and • 16:9: Display the picture with an aspect ratio of 16:9. aspect ratio of the Screen Fit: Display the picture with the original aspect ratio without cutting off.
Screen Adjustment Configuring H-Position & V-Position H-Position: Move the screen to the left or right. ― This menu is only available when Picture Size is set to Screen Fit Mode. V-Position: Move the screen up or down. ― When a 480P or 576P or 720P or 1080P signal is input in mode and the When the Function Key Guide appears, select by moving the JOG button UP.
Chapter 05 Coordinating OSD A detailed description of each function is provided. Refer to your product for details. Transparency Changing Transparency When the Function Key Guide appears, select by moving the JOG button UP. Next, press the JOG button. Set the transparency for the menu windows. Move to OnScreen Display controlling the JOG button UP/DOWN and press the JOG button.
Language Configuring Language When the Function Key Guide appears, select by moving the JOG button UP. Next, press the JOG button. Set the menu language. ― A change to the language setting will only be applied to the onscreen menu Move to OnScreen Display controlling the JOG button UP/DOWN and press the JOG button.
Display Time Configuring Display Time When the Function Key Guide appears, select to display the corresponding menu screen. Set the on-screen display (OSD) menu to automatically disappear if the menu is not used for a specified period of time. Move to OnScreen Display controlling the JOG button UP/DOWN and press the JOG button.
Chapter 06 Setup and Reset A detailed description of each function is provided. Refer to your product for details. Sound Configuring Volume When the Function Key Guide appears, select by moving the JOG button UP. Next, press the JOG button. System Move to System...
Configuring Sound Mode When the Function Key Guide appears, select by moving the JOG button UP. Next, press the JOG button. ― Applicable when speakers are connected. System Move to controlling the JOG button UP/DOWN and press the JOG button. Move to Sound controlling the JOG button UP/DOWN and press the JOG button.
Configuring Select Sound When the Function Key Guide appears, select by moving the JOG button UP. Next, press the JOG button. System Move to controlling the JOG button UP/DOWN and press the JOG button. Sound Move to Sound controlling the JOG button UP/DOWN and press the JOG button. Volume Sound Mode Select Sound...
JOG button UP/DOWN and press the JOG button. ― This option is not available when Bright is in Dynamic Contrast mode. SAMSUNG MAGIC ― This menu is not available when Game Mode is enabled. Eco Saving Plus Move to controlling the JOG button UP/DOWN and press the JOG button.
Off Timer Configuring Off Timer When the Function Key Guide appears, select by moving the JOG button UP. Next, press the JOG button. You can set the product to automatically turn off. Move to System controlling the JOG button UP/DOWN and press the JOG button. System Enable or disable the Off Timer.
Configuring Turn Off After Off Timer Set the monitor to automatically turn Off Timer ― This option is only available when Off Timer is set to On. off after a certain Turn Off After time period. When the Function Key Guide appears, select by moving the JOG button UP.
PC/AV Mode ― Supplied for the wide models only such as 16:9 or 16:10. ― If the monitor is in HDMI HDMI 2 DisplayPort Check Signal Cable mode and the screen says or power saving mode or AV. activates, press the JOG button to display the function-button screen and then select the icon.
DisplayPort Ver. ― Incorrect settings may cause the screen to go blank. If this occurs, check the device specifications. ― If the monitor is in HDMI HDMI 2 DisplayPort Check Signal Cable mode and the screen says or power saving mode or 1.2.
Source Detection Configuring Source Detection When the Function Key Guide appears, select by moving the JOG button UP. Next, press the JOG button. You can activate Source Detection. System Move to controlling the JOG button UP/DOWN and press the JOG button. System Decide how input sources will be...
Key Repeat Time Configuring Key Repeat Time When the Function Key Guide appears, select by moving the JOG button UP. Next, press the JOG button. Control the response rate of a button when the button is pressed. System Move to controlling the JOG button UP/DOWN and press the JOG button.
Power LED On Configuring Power LED On When the Function Key Guide appears, select by moving the JOG button UP. Next, press the JOG button. Configure the settings to enable or disable the power LED located at the lower part of the product. System Move to controlling the JOG button UP/DOWN and press the JOG button.
Reset All Initializing Settings (Reset All) When the Function Key Guide appears, select by moving the JOG button UP. Next, press the JOG button. Return all the settings for the product to the default factory settings. System Move to controlling the JOG button UP/DOWN and press the JOG button. System Return all the settings for the...
Chapter 07 Information Menu and Others A detailed description of each function is provided. Refer to your product for details. Information Displaying Information When the Function Key Guide appears, select by moving the JOG button UP. Next, press the JOG button. View the current input source, frequency and resolution.
Brightness ― This menu is not available when Bright Dynamic Contrast is set to mode. SAMSUNG MAGIC and Sharpness from the Initial ― This menu is not available when Eco Saving Plus is enabled. ― This menu is not available when...
Configuring Volume in the Initial Adjust the Volume controlling the JOG button LEFT/RIGHT. Screen ― If the audio quality of a connected input device is poor, the Auto Mute function on the product may mute the sound or cause choppy audio when applying the headphones or speakers. Set the input volume for the input device to at least 20% and control the volume using the volume control (JOG button LEFT/RIGHT) on the product.
• Windows Vista 32Bit/64Bit Installing the Software • Windows 7 32Bit/64Bit • Windows 8 32Bit/64Bit To install the latest version of Easy Setting Box, download it from the Samsung Electronics website • Windows 8.1 32Bit/64Bit at http://www.samsung.com. Hardware Select the Easy Setting Box setup programme.
Chapter 09 Troubleshooting Guide Requirements Before Contacting Samsung Customer Service Centre Testing the Product Before calling Samsung Customer Service Centre, test your product as follows. If the problem persists, contact Samsung Check if your product is operating normally by using the product test function.
Check the following. Installation issue (PC mode) Issues Solutions The screen keeps switching on and off. Check the cable connection between the product and PC, and ensure the connectors are locked. Blank spaces are found on all four sides of the screen when The blank spaces found on the screen have nothing to do with the product.
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Issues Solutions The screen is not clear. The screen is blurry. Remove any accessories (video extension cable, etc.) and try again. Set the resolution and frequency to the recommended level. The screen appears unstable and shaky. Check that the resolution and frequency for the PC are within the range of resolution and frequency compatible with the product.
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Sound issue Issues Solutions There is no sound. Check the connection of the audio cable or adjust the volume. Check the volume. The volume is too low. Adjust the volume. If the volume is still low after turning it up to the maximum level, adjust the volume on your PC sound card or software programme.
Q & A Question Answer Refer to the user manual for your PC or graphics card for further instructions on adjustment. How can I change the frequency? Set the frequency on your graphics card. • Windows XP: Go to Control Panel Appearance and Themes Display Settings...
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Question Answer How do I set power-saving mode? • Windows XP: Set power-saving mode in Control Panel Appearance and Themes Display Screen Saver Settings or BIOS SETUP on the PC. • Windows ME/2000: Set power-saving mode in Control Panel Display Screen Saver Settings or BIOS SETUP on the PC.
Chapter 10 Specifications General Size Model Name S32E590C Panel Size 32 Class (31.5 Inches / 80 cm) Display area 698.40 mm (H) x 392.85 mm (V) 27.5 Inches (H) x 15.5 Inches (V) Display area Pixel Pitch 0.36375mm (H) x 0.36375mm (V) 0.014321 Inches (H) x 0.014321 Inches (V)
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Model Name S32E590C Signal connectors HDMI, DP Port Environmental conditions Operating Temperature: 50 F – 104 F (10 C – 40 C) Humidity: 10 % – 80 %, non-condensing Storage Temperature: -4 F – 113 F (-20 C – 45 C) Humidity: 5 % –...
PowerSaver The power-saving function of this product reduces power consumption by switching off the screen and changing the colour of the power LED if the product is not used for a specified period of time. The power is not turned off in power-saving mode. To switch the screen back on, press any key on the keyboard or move the mouse. Power- saving mode only functions when the product is connected to a PC with a power-saving function.
Standard Signal Mode Table Model Name S32E590C - This product can be set to only one resolution for each screen size to obtain Synchronization Horizontal Frequency 30 – 81 kHz the optimum picture quality due to the nature of the panel. Using a resolution Vertical Frequency 56 –...
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Resolution Horizontal Frequency Vertical Frequency (Hz) Pixel Clock (MHz) Sync Polarity (H/V) (kHz) VESA, 1024 x 768 56.476 70.069 75.000 - Horizontal Frequency The time required to scan a single line VESA, 1024 x 768 60.023 75.029 78.750 from the left to the right side of the screen is called a horizontal cycle.
― When the service is requested, in spite of in warranty, we may charge you for a visit from a service • Use of supplies or separatly sold product unspecified by Samsung. technician in the following cases. • Repair from a person besides an engineer of outsourcing service company or partner of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Not a product defect •...
Correct Disposal Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) (Applicable in countries with separate collection systems) This marking on the product, accessories or literature indicates that the product and its electronic accessories (e.g. charger, headset, USB cable) should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working life.
Terminology OSD (On Screen Display)____ On Grey scale____ Scale refers to levels Dot Pitch____ The product and screen Vertical Frequency____ One image is Plug & Play____ The Plug & Play screen display (OSD) allows you to of colour intensity that show variations consist of red, green and blue dots.
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