Samsung Syncmaster 275t Quick Start Guide
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MENU → , → → → , → This will save power and reduce eye fatigue. 4) Custom : Select this mode when you want to adjust the image according to your preferences CustomYou can use the on-screen menus to change the contrast and brightness according to personal preference. MENU → , → → , → → , → → , → 1) Contrast : Adjust the Contrast. 2) Brightness : Adjust the Brightness. 3) Sharpness : Adjust the Sharpness. 4) Color : Adjust the picture Color. 5) Tint : Adds a natural tone to the display. - Available in AV/S-Video Mode Only Contrast Brightness Sharpness Color Tint SizeYou can switch the Size. MENU → , → → , → → , → zAV / S-Video : Wide / 16:9 / Zoom1 / Zoom2 / 4:3 zDigital / Component : Wide / 16:9 / 4:3 Film ModeYou can turn Film Mode Off / On. The Film Mode feature offers you a theater-quality viewing experience. In Component mode, film mode is only available for 480i and 576i input. - Not available in Digital(Digital DVD) Mode MENU → , → → , → → , → MagicColor Pro The default setting may different depending on the selected Input Mode (input signal source selected in External Input List) and the selected resolution.
Menu Description Play/Stop MagicColorImplements the natural color chroma according to the display screen. Automatically adjusts to the display screen. Can improve the skin tones. - Not available in Dynamic CR Mode MENU → , → → → , → 1) Off 2) Intelligent Enhance natural color except skin tone. 3) Full Displays both natural skin tones and enhanced colors. 4) Demo Displays the improved image on the left and the original on the right. Color Tone Adjusts color tones to the preference of the user. Analog/Digital(PC) : Cool4 / Cool3 / Cool2 / Cool1 / Normal / Warm1 / Warm2 Digital(Digital DVD)/AV/S-Video/Component : Cool2 / Cool1 / Normal / Warm1 / Warm2 - Not available in Dynamic CR Mode MENU → , → → , → → , → GammaGamma correction changes the luminance of the colors with intermediate luminance. Increased Mode number - Displays the full screen more naturally and softer and sharpens the dark scale. Decreased Mode number - Displays the full screen sharper and improves the bright scale. - Not available in Dynamic CR Mode - Available in Analog/Digital(PC) Mode Only MENU → , → → , → → , → 6-Color6 types: Red, Green, Blue, Cyan, Magenta and Yellow - Can adjust each of them to the preference of the user. - Not available in Dynamic CR Mode MENU → , → → , → → , → → , → → , → 1) Saturation Adjusts the color saturation. 2) Hue Adjusts the color tones. 3) Reset Returns to the original screen mode. Saturation Hue Reset PIP (Analog / Digital : PC)
The default setting may different depending on the selected Input Mode (input signal source selected in External Input List) and the selected resolution. Menu Description Play/Stop PIPTurn the PIP Screen on or off. You can view a picture from AV, S-Video, or Component through the PIP screen in Alalog and Digital mode. MENU → , → → → , → 1) Off 2) On SourceSelect the input source for the PIP. You can view a picture from AV, S-Video, or Component through the PIP screen in Analog and Digital (PC) mode. MENU → , → → , → → , → SizeChange the Size of the PIP window. / / / If you select , in Size, Position will not be activated. MENU → , → → , → → , → PositionChange the Position of the PIP window. / / / MENU → , → → , → → , → Setup
The default setting may different depending on the selected Input Mode (input signal source selected in External Input List) and the selected resolution. Menu Description Play/Stop LanguageYou can choose one of 11 languages. MENU → , → → → , → Transparency Changes the opaqueness of the background of the OSD. MENU → , → → , → → , → 1) High 2) Medium 3) Low 4) Opaque Blue ScreenIf no signal is being received or the signal is very weak, a blue screen automatically replaces the noisy picture background. If you wish to continue viewing the poor picture, you must set the Blue screen mode to Off. - Operates only for AV, S-Video and Component mode. MENU → , → → , → → , → ResetPicture parameters are replaced with the factory default values. MENU → , → → , → → , → → , → 1) Image Reset : Image parameters are replaced with the factory default values. - Available in Analog Mode Only 2) Color Reset : Color parameters are replaced with the factory default values. - Available in Analog/Digital(PC) Mode Only - Not available in Dynamic CR Mode Image Reset Color Reset
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 dealer . Symptom Check List Solutions 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 Check signal cable on the screen? (Connected using the D-sub cable) Check the signal cable connection. (Connected using the DVI cable) If you still see an error message on the screen when the monitor is connected properly, check to see if the monitor status is set to analog. Press button to have the monitor double-check the input signal source. 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 Timing Modes ) If the initial screen (the login screen) does not appear, contact the Service Center or your dealer . Can you see Not Optimum Mode, Recommended Mode 1920 x 1200 60 Hz 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 handle properly. Adjust the maximum resolution and frequency that the monitor can handle properly. If the display exceeds SXGA or 75 Hz, a Not Optimum Mode, Recommended Mode 1920 x 1200 60 Hz message is displayed. If the display exceeds 85 Hz, the display will work properly but the Not Optimum Mode, Recommended Mode 1920 x 1200 60 Hz message appears for one minute and then disappears. Please change to the recommended mode during this one-minute period. (The message is displayed again if the system is rebooted.)
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 to activate the monitor and restore the image on the screen. If there is still no image, press the button. Then press any key on the keyboard again to activate the monitor and restore the image on the screen. Connected using the DVI cable?You may get a blank screen if you boot the system before you connect the DVI cable, or disconnect and then reconnect the DVI cable while the system is running as certain types of graphic cards do not send out video signals. Connect the DVI cable and then reboot the system. 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 [ ] 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 unbalanced.Have you changed the video card or the driver?Adjust screen image position and size using the OSD. Have you adjusted the resolution or frequency to the monitor?Adjust the resolution and frequency at the video card. (Refer to the Preset Timing 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 Timing 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 Timing 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? Windows XP : Set the resolution at the Control Panel ¡æ Appearance and Themes ¡æ Display ¡æ Settings. Windows ME/2000 : Set the resolution at the Control Panel ¡æ Display ¡æ Settings. Has the video card been set properly?Set the video card by referring to the video card manual. There is a message that Have you installed the Install the monitor driver according to the
reads Unrecognized monitor, Plug & Play (VESA DDC) monitor found. monitor driver? 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. Check if the power cord and the video cables are properly connected to the computer. Check if the computer beeps more than 3 times when booting. (If it does, request an after-service for the main board of the computer.) If you installed a new video card or assembled the PC, please check if the adapter(video) driver and the monitor driver are properly installed. Check if the scanning ratio of the video screen is set at 56 Hz ~ 75 Hz. (Do not exceed 60 Hz when using the maximum resolution.) If you have problems in installing the adapter (video) driver, boot the computer in Safe Mode, remove the Display Adapter at the Control Panel ¡æ System ¡æ Device Administrator and then reboot the computer to reinstall the adapter (video) driver. If problems repeatedly occur, contact an authorized service center . Q & A Question Answer 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 XP : Set the resolution at the Control Panel ¡æ Appearance and Themes ¡æ Display ¡æ Settings. Windows ME/2000 : Set the resolution at the Control Panel ¡æ Display ¡æ Settings. Contact the video card manufacturer for details. How can I set the Power Saving function? Windows XP : Set the resolution at the Control Panel ¡æ Appearance and Themes ¡æ Display ¡æ Screen Saver. Set the function at BIOS-SETUP of the computer. Windows ME/2000 : Set the resolution at the Control Panel ¡æ Display ¡æ Screen Saver. Set the function at BIOS-SETUP of the computer. 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. Self-Test Self-Test Feature Check | Warning Messages | Environment | Useful Tips Your monitor provides a self test feature that allows you to check whether your monitor is functioning properly. Self-Test Feature Check Turn off both your computer and the monitor. Unplug the video cable from the back of the computer. 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. Turn off your monitor and reconnect the video cable; then turn on both your 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 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. The message may indicate that the monitor is out of scan range or that you need to check the signal cable. Environment The location and the position of the monitor may influence the quality and other features of the monitor. If there are any sub woofer speakers near the monitor, unplug and relocate the woofer to another room. Remove all electronic devices such as radios, fans, clocks and telephones that are within 3 feet (one meter) of the monitor. Useful Tips A monitor recreates visual signals received from the computer. Therefore, if there is trouble with the computer or the video card, this can cause the monitor to become blank, have poor coloring, noise, Video mode not supported, etc. In this case, first check the source of the problem, and then contact the Service Center or your dealer.
Judging the monitors working condition If there is no image on the screen or a Not Optimum Mode, Recommended Mode 1920 x 1200 60 Hz message comes up, disconnect the cable from the computer while the monitor is still powered on. If there is a message coming up on the screen or if the screen goes white, this means the monitor is in working condition. In this case, check the computer for trouble.
Specifications General Model Name SyncMaster 275T 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 (V) Synchronization Horizontal 30 ~ 81 kHz Vertical 56 ~ 75 Hz Display Color 16.7M Resolution Optimum resolution 1920x1200@60Hz Maximum resolution 1920x1200@60Hz Input Signal, Terminated RGB Analog, DVI-D, AV, S-Video, Component,USB(1U/4D) 0.7 Vp-p ± 5% TTL level (V high ¡Ã 2.0V, V low ¡Â 0.8V) Maximum Pixel Clock 154 MHz Power Supply AC 100-240 V ( ± 10%), 60/50Hz ± 3Hz Signal Cable 15pin-to-15pin D-sub cable, Detachable DVI-D to DVI-D connector, Detachable (not supplied) Signal Connectors