Samsung Syncmaster 152v Quick Start Guide

							Connecting Your 
Monitor
Installing the 
Monitor Driver
Installing VESA 
compliant 
mounting Removing the base
1. Turn off your monitor and unplug its power cord.  
2. Lay the LCD monitor face-down on a flat surface with a cushion beneath i\
t to protect the 
screen.  
3. Remove the two screws and then remove the Stand from the LCD monitor.  
Attaching a base
NOTE: This monitor accepts a 100mm x 100mm VESA-compliant mounting inter\
face pad.
 
1. Rear cover mounting pad  
2. Mounting interface pad  
Align the Mounting Interface Pad with the holes in the Rear Cover Mounti\
ng Pad and secure it with 
the four screws that came with the arm-type base, wall mount hanger or o\
ther base.
SyncMaster 153B/173B
 
						

							 
SyncMaster 153V/173V/152V/172V/193V/192V
 
						

							  
SyncMaster 153S/173S
 
						

							  
SyncMaster 153B/173B
 
						

							Check List
Q & A
Self-Test Feature 
Check
 
 
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 numb\
er on the warranty 
card, the phone number on the Information section or contact your dealer .
SymptomCheck ListSolutions
No images on the 
screen. I cannot turn 
on the monitor.Is the power cord connected 
properly?Check the power cord connection 
and supply.
Can you see No Connection, 
Check Signal Cable  on the 
screen? Check the signal cable connection.
If the power is on, reboot the 
computer to see the initial 
screen(the login screen), which 
can be seen. If the initial screen (the login screen) 
appears, boot the computer in the 
applicable mode (the safe mode for 
Windows ME/XP/2000 ) and then 
change the frequency of the video 
card. 
(Refer to the  Preset Display Modes ) 
Note: If the initial screen (the login 
screen) does not appear,  contact a 
service center or your dealer .  
Can you see Video mode not 
supported  on the screen? You can see this message when the 
signal from the video card exceeds 
the maximum resolution and 
frequency that the monitor can 
properly handle. 
Adjust the maximum resolution and 
frequency that the monitor can 
properly handle. 
There is no image on the 
screen. Is the power indicator 
on the monitor blinking at 1 
second intervals?The monitor is in PowerSaver mode. 
Press a key on the keyboard or move 
the mouse to activate the monitor 
and restore the image on the screen. 
I cannot see the On 
Screen Display.Have you locked the  On Screen 
Display (OSD)  Menu to prevent 
changes?Unlock the OSD by pressing the 
MENU button for at least 5 seconds.
The screen shows 
strange colors or 
just black and white.Is the screen displaying only 
one color as if looking at the 
screen through a cellophane 
paper?Check the signal cable connection. 
 
Make sure the video card is fully 
inserted in its slot.
Have the screen colors become 
strange after running a program 
or due to a crash between 
applications?Reboot the computer.
Has the video card been set 
properly?Set the video card by referring to the 
video card manual. 
The screen 
suddenly has 
become Have you changed the video 
card or the driver?Adjust screen image position and 
size using the OSD.
 
						

							unbalanced.Have you adjusted the 
resolution or frequency to the 
monitor?Adjust the resolution and frequency 
at the video card.  
(Refer to the Preset Display Modes ).
The screen can be unbalanced due to the cycle of the video card 
signals. Readjust Position by referring to the OSD.
The screen is out of 
focus or OSD 
cannot be adjusted.Have you adjusted the 
resolution or frequency on the 
monitor?Adjust the resolution and frequency 
of the video card.  
(Refer to the Preset Display Modes ).
LED is blinking but 
no images on the 
screen.Is the frequency properly 
adjusted when checking the 
Display Timing on the menu?Adjust the frequency properly by 
referring to the video card manual 
and the Preset Display Modes . 
(The maximum frequency per 
resolution may differ from product to 
product.) 
There are only 16 
colors shown on the 
screen. The screen 
colors have 
changed after 
changing the video 
card.Have the Windows colors been 
set properly? For Windows ME/XP/2000 :  
Set the colors properly at the 
Control Panel , Display , Settings .
Has the video card been set 
properly?Set the video card by referring to the 
video card manual. 
There is a message 
that reads 
Unrecognized 
monitor, Plug & Play 
(VESA DDC) monitor 
found.Have you installed the monitor 
driver?Install the monitor driver according to 
the Driver Installation Instructions .
See the video card manual to 
see if the Plug & Play (VESA 
DDC) function can be 
supported. Install the monitor driver according to 
the Driver Installation Instructions .
 
Check the following items if there is trouble with the monitor.  
 
1. Check if the power cord and the cable are properly connected to the comp\
uter.  
2. Check if the computer beeps more than 3 times when booting. 
(If it does, request an after-service for the main board of the compute\
r.)  
3. If you installed a new video card or if you assembled the PC, check if t\
he installed the adapter (video) driver and the monitor driver.  
4. Check if the scanning ratio of the video screen is set at 75Hz or 85Hz. \
 
(Do not exceed 60Hz when using the maximum resolution.)  
5. If you have problems in installing the adapter (video) driver, boot th\
e computer in Safe Mode,  remove the Display Adapter at the  Control Panel, System , Device Administrator  and then 
reboot the computer to reinstall the adapter (video) driver.  
Note:  If problems repeatedly occur,  contact an authorized service center . 
 
 
						

							Check List
Q & A
Self-Test Feature 
Check
 
 
 
QuestionAnswer
How can I change the frequency?Frequency can be changed by reconfiguring the video 
card. 
 
Note that video card support can vary, depending on the 
version of the driver used.  
(Refer to the computer or the video card manual for 
details.) 
How can I adjust the resolution?Windows ME/XP/2000 : Set the resolution at the Control 
Panel , Display , Settings . 
 
* Contact the video card manufacturer for details.
How can I set the Power Saving 
function?Windows ME/XP/2000 : Set the function at BIOS-SETUP 
of the computer or the screen saver. (Refer to 
Windows/Computer Manual). 
How can I clean the outer case/LCD 
Panel?Disconnect the power cord and then clean the monitor 
with a soft cloth, using either a cleaning solution or plain 
water. 
 
Do not leave any remains of the detergent nor scratch the 
case. Do not allow any water to go inside the monitor. 
 
						

							Check List
Q & A
Self-Test 
Feature Check
 
Your monitor provides a self test feature that allows you to check wheth\
er your monitor is 
functioning properly. 
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 with a border\
 and text inside as 
shown in the following illustration: 
The three boxes inside the border are red, green and blue. 
 
Failure of any of the boxes to appear indicates a problem with your moni\
tor. This box 
also appears during normal operation if the video cable becomes disconne\
cted or 
damaged. 
4. Turn off your monitor and reconnect the video cable; then turn on both y\
our computer and the  monitor. 
If your monitor screen remains blank after using the previous procedure,\
 check your 
video controller and computer system; your monitor is functioning proper\
ly.  
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. The \
message may 
indicate that the monitor is out of scan range or that you need to check\
 the signal cable. 
 
The location and the position of the monitor may influence the quality a\
nd other 
features of the monitor.   
 
1. If there are any woofer speakers near the monitor, unplug and relocate t\
he woofer to another  room.  
 
2. Remove all electronic devices such as radios, fans, clocks and telephone\
s that are within 3 
 
						

							feet (one meter) of the monitor.  
 
zA monitor recreates visual signals received from the PC. Therefore, if t\
here is trouble with the 
PC or the video card, this can cause the monitor to become blank, have p\
oor coloring, noise, 
Video mode not supported, etc. In this case, first check the source of t\
he problem, and then 
contact a service center or your dealer. 
 

 
 
 
zJudging the monitors working condition 
If there is no image on the screen or an Video mode not supported mess\
age comes up, 
disconnect the cable from the computer while the monitor is still powere\
d on. 
{If there is a message coming up on the screen or if the screen goes whit\
e, this means 
the monitor is in working condition.  
{In this case, check the computer for trouble.  
 
						

							General
PowerSaver
Preset Timing 
Modes
 
 
General
Model NameSyncMaster 153V
LCD Panel
Size15.0 inch diagonal
Display area304.1 (H) x 228.1 (V)
Pixel Pitch0.297 (H) x 0.297 (V)
Typea-si TFT active matrix
Viewing Angle140/120(H/V)
Synchronization
Horizontal31 ~ 61 kHz
Vertical56 ~ 75 Hz
Display Color
16,294,277 Colors 
Resolution
Optimum resolution1024 x 768@60Hz
Maximum resolution1024 x 768@75Hz
Input Signal, Terminated
RGB Analog 0.7 Vpp positive at 75 ohms 
Separate H/V sync, TTL level positive or negative
Maximum Pixel Clock
80 MHz
Power Supply
AC 90 ~ 264 VAC, 60/50 Hz ± 3Hz
Signal Cable
15pin-to-15pin D-sub cable, detachable
Power Consumption
32W (Maximum)
Dimensions (WxDxH)
353.5 x 57.0 x 280.5 mm (Without Stand) 
353.5 x 150 x 345.0 mm (After folding the Stand)
Weight
3.4kg (With Simple Stand)
VESA Mounting Interface
75mm x 75mm (for use with Specialty(Arm) Mounting hardware.)
Environmental considerations
OperatingTemperature: 50°F ~ 104°F(10°C ~ 40°C)  
Humidity: 10% ~ 80%, non-condensing
StorageTemperature: -4°F ~113°F (-20°C ~ 45°C)  
Humidity: 5% ~ 95%, non-condensing
Plug and Play Capability
This monitor can be installed on any Plug & Play compatible system. Inte\
raction of the monitor and