Samsung Syncmaster S27a550h User Manual

							Using the product3-2
3-2 Standard Signal Mode Table
 This product delivers the best picture quality when viewed under the optimal resolution setting. The optimal resolution is 
dependent on the screen size.
Therefore, the visual quality will be degraded if the optimal resolution is not set for the panel size. It is recommended setti ng 
the resolution to the optimal resolution of the product.
 
If the signal from the PC is one of the following standard signal  modes, the screen is set automatically. However, if the signal from 
the PC is not one of the following signal modes, a blank scree n may be displayed or only the Power LED may be turned on. 
Therefore, configure it as follows referring to the User Manual of the graphics card.
 
S20A550H
Horizontal Frequency
The time taken to scan one line from the left-most position to t he right-most position on the screen is called the horizontal cycle 
and the reciprocal of the hori zontal cycle is called the horizon tal frequency. The horizontal frequency is represented in kHz.
Vertical Frequency
A panel must display the same picture on  the screen tens of times every second so that humans can see the picture. This 
frequency is called the vertical frequency. The vertical frequency is represented in Hz.
DISPLAY MODEHORIZONTAL 
FREQUENCY (KHZ)VERTICAL 
FREQUENCY  (HZ)PIXEL CLOCK (MHZ)SYNC POLARITY (H/ V)
IBM, 640 x 350 31.469 70.086 25.175 +/-
IBM, 720 x 400 31.46970.08728.322 -/+
VESA, 640 x 480 31.46959.94025.175 -/-
MAC, 640 x 480 35.00066.66730.240 -/-
VESA, 640 x 480 37.86172.80931.500 -/-
VESA, 640 x 480 37.50075.00031.500 -/-
VESA, 800 x 600 35.156 56.250 36.000 +/+
VESA, 800 x 600 37.879 60.317 40.000 +/+
VESA, 800 x 600 48.077 72.188 50.000 +/+
VESA, 800 x 600 46.875 75.000 49.500 +/+
MAC, 832 x 624 49.72674.55157.284 -/-
VESA, 1024 x 768 48.36360.00465.000 -/-
VESA, 1024 x 768 56.47670.06975.000 -/-
VESA, 1024 x 768 60.023 75.029 78.750 +/+
MAC, 1152 x 870 68.68175.062100.000 -/-
VESA, 1152 x 864 67.500 75.000 108.000 +/+
VESA, 1280 x 800 49.70259.81083.500 -/+
VESA, 1280 x 800 62.795 74.934 106.500 -/+
VESA, 1440 x 900 55.935 59.887 106.500 -/+
VESA, 1440 x 900 70.635 74.984 136.750 -/+
VESA, 1600 x 900 60.000 60.000 108.000 +/+
 
						

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3-3 Standard Signal Mode Table
 This product delivers the best picture quality when viewed under the optimal resolution setting. The optimal resolution is 
dependent on the screen size.
Therefore, the visual quality will be degraded if the optimal resolution is not set for the panel size. It is recommended setti ng 
the resolution to the optimal resolution of the product.
 
If the signal from the PC is one of the following standard signal  modes, the screen is set automatically. However, if the signal from 
the PC is not one of the following signal modes, a blank scree n may be displayed or only the Power LED may be turned on. 
Therefore, configure it as follows referring to the User Manual of the graphics card.
 
S23A550H
DISPLAY MODEHORIZONTAL 
FREQUENCY (KHZ)VERTICAL 
FREQUENCY  (HZ)PIXEL CLOCK (MHZ)SYNC POLARITY (H/ V)
IBM, 640 x 350 31.469 70.086 25.175 +/-
IBM, 720 x 400 31.46970.08728.322 -/+
MAC, 640 x 480 35.00066.66730.240 -/-
MAC, 832 x 624 49.72674.55157.284 -/-
MAC, 1152 x 870 68.68175.062100.000 -/-
VESA, 640 x 480 31.46959.94025.175 -/-
VESA, 640 x 480 37.86172.80931.500 -/-
VESA, 640 x 480 37.50075.00031.500 -/-
VESA, 800 x 600 35.156 56.250 36.000 +/+
VESA, 800 x 600 37.879 60.317 40.000 +/+
VESA, 800 x 600 48.077 72.188 50.000 +/+
VESA, 800 x 600 46.875 75.000 49.500 +/+
VESA, 1024 x 768 48.36360.00465.000 -/-
VESA, 1024 x 768 56.47670.06975.000 -/-
VESA, 1024 x 768 60.023 75.029 78.750 +/+
VESA, 1152 x 864 67.500 75.000 108.000 +/+
VESA, 1280 x 800 49.70259.81083.500 -/+
VESA, 1280 x 800 62.795 74.934 106.500 -/+
VESA, 1280 x 960 60.000 60.000 108.000 +/+
VESA, 1280 x 1024 63.981 60.020 108.000 +/+
VESA, 1280 x 1024 79.976 75.025 135.000 +/+
VESA, 1440 x 900 55.935 59.887 106.500 -/+
VESA, 1440 x 900 70.635 74.984 136.750 -/+
VESA, 1600 x 1200 75.000 60.000 162.000 +/+
VESA, 1680 x 1050 65.290 59.954 146.250 -/+
VESA, 1920 x 1080 67.500 60.000 148.500 +/+
 
						

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Horizontal Frequency
The time taken to scan one line from the left-most position to the right-most position on the screen is called the horizontal cycle 
and the reciprocal of the hori zontal cycle is called the horizon tal frequency. The horizontal frequency is represented in kHz.
Vertical Frequency
A panel must display the same picture on  the screen tens of times every second so that humans can see the picture. This 
frequency is called the vertical frequency. The vertical frequency is represented in Hz.
 
						

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3-4 Standard Signal Mode Table
 This product delivers the best picture quality when viewed under the optimal resolution setting. The optimal resolution is 
dependent on the screen size.
Therefore, the visual quality will be degraded if the optimal resolution is not set for the panel size. It is recommended setti ng 
the resolution to the optimal resolution of the product.
 
If the signal from the PC is one of the following standard signal  modes, the screen is set automatically. However, if the signal from 
the PC is not one of the following signal modes, a blank scree n may be displayed or only the Power LED may be turned on. 
Therefore, configure it as follows referring to the User Manual of the graphics card.
 
S27A550H
DISPLAY MODEHORIZONTAL 
FREQUENCY (KHZ)VERTICAL 
FREQUENCY  (HZ)PIXEL CLOCK (MHZ)SYNC POLARITY (H/ V)
IBM, 640 x 350 31.469 70.086 25.175 +/-
IBM, 720 x 400 31.46970.08728.322 -/+
MAC, 640 x 480 35.00066.66730.240 -/-
MAC, 832 x 624 49.72674.55157.284 -/-
MAC, 1152 x 870 68.68175.062100.000 -/-
VESA, 640 x 480 31.46959.94025.175 -/-
VESA, 640 x 480 37.86172.80931.500 -/-
VESA, 640 x 480 37.50075.00031.500 -/-
VESA, 800 x 600 35.156 56.250 36.000 +/+
VESA, 800 x 600 37.879 60.317 40.000 +/+
VESA, 800 x 600 48.077 72.188 50.000 +/+
VESA, 800 x 600 46.875 75.000 49.500 +/+
VESA, 1024 x 768 48.36360.00465.000 -/-
VESA, 1024 x 768 56.47670.06975.000 -/-
VESA, 1024 x 768 60.023 75.029 78.750 +/+
VESA, 1152 x 864 67.500 75.000 108.000 +/+
VESA, 1280 x 800 49.70259.81083.500 -/+
VESA, 1280 x 800 62.795 74.934 106.500 -/+
VESA, 1280 x 960 60.000 60.000 108.000 +/+
VESA, 1280 x 1024 63.981 60.020 108.000 +/+
VESA, 1280 x 1024 79.976 75.025 135.000 +/+
VESA, 1440 x 900 55.935 59.887 106.500 -/+
VESA, 1440 x 900 70.635 74.984 136.750 -/+
VESA, 1600 x 1200 75.000 60.000 162.000 +/+ 
VESA, 1600 x 1050 65.290 59.954 146.250 -/+ 
VESA, 1920 x 1080 67.500 60.000 148.500 +/+ 
 
						

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Horizontal Frequency
The time taken to scan one line from the left-most position to the right-most position on the screen is called the horizontal cycle 
and the reciprocal of the hori zontal cycle is called the horizon tal frequency. The horizontal frequency is represented in kHz.
Vertical Frequency
A panel must display the same picture on  the screen tens of times every second so that humans can see the picture. This 
frequency is called the vertical frequency. The vertical frequency is represented in Hz.
 
						

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3-5 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 dr ive file is corrupted, please visit a service center or 
Samsung Electronics website(http://www.sa msung.com/), and download the driver.
 
1.Insert the driver installation  CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
2. Click on Windows Driver.
3. Complete the remaining installation steps according to the instructions displayed on the screen.
4. Select the model of your pr oduct from the model list.
5. Check if the appropriate resolution and screen refresh rate are displayed in the Control Panel settings. For more information, 
refer to the document about the Windows operating system.
 
						

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3-6 Product Operating Buttons
Product Operating Buttons
 • Press one of the buttons on the monitor. OSD Guide will appear on the screen.
• If you press a button on the front of the monitor, an OSD Gu ide will display showing the function of the button before the 
menu for the pressed button appears.
• To go to the menu, press the button on the front of the monitor again.
 
ICONDESCRIPTION
MENU Press this button to view the On Screen Display (OSD).
This button is also used to exit the OS D or to return to a higher-level OSD menu
* OSD Adjustment Lock
This function locks the OSD in order to maintain  the current settings or to prevent the settings 
from being changed by another person
On: If you press and hold the MENU button dow n for 5 seconds, the OSD Adjustment Lock 
function is activated.
Off: If you press and hold the MENU button dow n for 5 seconds again, the OSD Adjustment 
Lock function is disabled.
 Even if the OSD Adjustment Lo ck function is activated, users can adjust the brightness 
and contrast and can set up the adju stment function assigned to the [ECO].
 
ECO Users can set the  to one of the following functions. 
•  -  - 
 You can set the function of the  by selecting  -> 
 in the OSD. 
 
▲ /▼ Use these buttons to navigate the menu  or to adjust a value in the OSD. 
Use this button to control the brightness of the screen. 
Use this button to select a function.
If you press the [  ] button when there is no OSD, the input signal (Analog/Digital/HDMI) 
is switched. When the input signal is swit ched by pressing [ ] button or the product is 
turned on, a message displaying the selected  input signal appears at the top left of the 
screen.
 This function is not available for products with an Analog interface only. 
 
						

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AUTOPress [AUTO] button to adjust the screen settings automatically
 This function is only available in Analog mode. 
If the resolution settings are changed in the  Display Properties, the AUTO adjustment func-
tion is performed.
Press this button to turn the product on or off
 • The buttons on the right of the  product are touch-type buttons.
• Touch the buttons lightly with your finger. 
 
Power LED
This LED is turned on when the product works normally. 
 For more information on the power-saving function, refer to the power saving function 
in More Information. When not using the product for a long time, unplugging the power 
cord is recommended to minimize power consumption.
 
ICONDESCRIPTION
 
						

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3-7 Using the Screen Adjustment Menu (OSD: On Screen Display)
The Screen Adjustment Menu (OSD: On Screen Display) Structure
 Monitor functions may vary according to models. Please refer to actual product. 
 PICTURE
Top MenusSub Menus
 PICTUREMAGIC Brightness Contrast Sharpness Response Time 
HDMI Black Level
 COLORRed Green Blue Color Tone Gamma
 SIZE&POSI-
TION Image Size H-Position V-Position Menu H-Position Menu V-Position
 
SETUP&RESET ECO Menu Transpar-
ency Language PC/AV Mode Auto Source
Display Time Key Repeat Time Customized Key Off Timer On/Off Off Timer Setting
Reset
 INFORMA-
TION
 
 
						

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MenuDescription
MAGICSub items of  include: < Angle> / < Bright> / < Color>.
• < Angle>
This feature allows you to see optimal screen quality according to your viewing position.
When viewing the screen at an angle from below, abov e or the side of the monitor, by setting the 
appropriate mode for each position you can obtai n a similar picture quality as viewing the screen 
directly from the front.
 Set to  when viewing directly in front of the screen. 
•    - Select when viewing from the front position.
•    - Select when viewing from a slightly lower position.
•    - Select when viewing from the lower position.
•    -Select when viewing from the upper position.
•    - Select when viewing from the left or right position.
•   - Select when two or more persons view among  , ,  position at the 
same time.
•   -When  is selected, settings for  is applied by  default. Users can set suitable picture quality as needed.
 
• This menu is unavailable when < Bright > is set to  or 
 mode.
• This menu is unavailable when < Color> is set.