Samsung Syncmaster S27a950 User Manual
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Connecting and Using a Source Device
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3 Connecting and Using a Source Device
3.3.3 Setting Optimum Resolution
An information message about setting optimum resolution will appear if you power on the product for the
first time after purchase.
Select a language and change the resolution to the optimum value.
1Press [ ] to move to the language you want and press the [ ].
2To hide the information message, press [ ].
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3 Connecting and Using a Source Device
3.3.3 Setting Optimum Resolution
An information message about setting optimum resolution will appear if you power on the product for the
first time after purchase.
Select a language and change the resolution to the optimum value.
1Press [ ] to move to the language you want and press the [ ].
2To hide the information message, press [ ].
zIf the optimum resolution is not selected, the message will appear up to three times...")
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3 Connecting and Using a Source Device
3.4 Connecting to a Video Device
zDo not connect the power cable before connecting all other cables.
zEnsure you connect a source device first before connecting the power cable.
zThe product can be connected to a video device.
Connecting parts may differ in different products.
3.4.1 Connection Using the HDMI Cable
1Connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI ports on the product and video device.
2Press [ ] to change the input...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/66/52688/w64_samsung_syncmaster_s27a950-user-manual-38.png "Page 39
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Connecting and Using a Source Device
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3 Connecting and Using a Source Device
3.4 Connecting to a Video Device
zDo not connect the power cable before connecting all other cables.
zEnsure you connect a source device first before connecting the power cable.
zThe product can be connected to a video device.
Connecting parts may differ in different products.
3.4.1 Connection Using the HDMI Cable
1Connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI ports on the product and video device.
2Press [ ] to change the input...")
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Screen Setup
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4 Screen Setup
zLean Back Mode 2 : Select this option to view from a place lower than Lean Back Mode 1
mode.
zStanding Mode : Select this option to view from a place higher than the product.
zSide Mode : Select this option to view from either side of the product.
zGroup View : Select this option for more than one viewer to view from places , and .
zCustom: Lean Back Mode 1 will be applied by default if Custom is selected.
5Press [ ] to move to the opti on you want and press...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/66/52688/w64_samsung_syncmaster_s27a950-user-manual-40.png "Page 41
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Screen Setup
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4 Screen Setup
zLean Back Mode 2 : Select this option to view from a place lower than Lean Back Mode 1
mode.
zStanding Mode : Select this option to view from a place higher than the product.
zSide Mode : Select this option to view from either side of the product.
zGroup View : Select this option for more than one viewer to view from places , and .
zCustom: Lean Back Mode 1 will be applied by default if Custom is selected.
5Press [ ] to move to the opti on you want and press...")
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4 Screen Setup
zDynamic Contrast: Obtain balanced brightness through automatic contrast adjustment.
In AV mode
zDynamic : This mode is suitable when the ambient light is bright.
zStandard : This mode is generally suitable for any environment.
zMovie: This mode reduces eye fatigue.
zCustom : Customize the contrast and brightness as required.
5Press [ ] to move to the opti on you want and press the [ ].
6The selected option will be applied.
4.1.3 Configuring SAMSUNG MAGIC Color
Color is...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/66/52688/w64_samsung_syncmaster_s27a950-user-manual-41.png "Page 42
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Screen Setup
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4 Screen Setup
zDynamic Contrast: Obtain balanced brightness through automatic contrast adjustment.
In AV mode
zDynamic : This mode is suitable when the ambient light is bright.
zStandard : This mode is generally suitable for any environment.
zMovie: This mode reduces eye fatigue.
zCustom : Customize the contrast and brightness as required.
5Press [ ] to move to the opti on you want and press the [ ].
6The selected option will be applied.
4.1.3 Configuring SAMSUNG MAGIC Color
Color is...")
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4 Screen Setup
zOff: Disable Color.
zDemo : Compare normal screen mode with Color mode.
zFull: Obtain a vivid picture quality for all areas including the flesh colors in the picture.
zIntelligent : Improve the chroma for all areas except the flesh colors in the picture.
5Press [ ] to move to the opti on you want and press the [ ].
6The selected option will be applied.
4.2 Brightness
Adjust the general brightness of the picture. (Range: 0~100)
A higher value will make the picture...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/66/52688/w64_samsung_syncmaster_s27a950-user-manual-42.png "Page 43
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4 Screen Setup
zOff: Disable Color.
zDemo : Compare normal screen mode with Color mode.
zFull: Obtain a vivid picture quality for all areas including the flesh colors in the picture.
zIntelligent : Improve the chroma for all areas except the flesh colors in the picture.
5Press [ ] to move to the opti on you want and press the [ ].
6The selected option will be applied.
4.2 Brightness
Adjust the general brightness of the picture. (Range: 0~100)
A higher value will make the picture...")
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4 Screen Setup
zThis menu is not available when Bright is in Cinema or Dynamic Contrast mode.
4.3.1 Configuring Contrast
1Press [ ] on the product.
2Press [ ] to move to Picture and press [ ] on the product.
3Press [ ] to move to Contrast and press [ ] on the product. Th e following screen will appear.
4Adjust the Contrast using the [ ] button.
4.4 Sharpness
Make the outline of objects more clear or blurry. (Range: 0~100)
A higher value will make the outline of objects clearer....](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/66/52688/w64_samsung_syncmaster_s27a950-user-manual-43.png "Page 44
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Screen Setup
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4 Screen Setup
zThis menu is not available when Bright is in Cinema or Dynamic Contrast mode.
4.3.1 Configuring Contrast
1Press [ ] on the product.
2Press [ ] to move to Picture and press [ ] on the product.
3Press [ ] to move to Contrast and press [ ] on the product. Th e following screen will appear.
4Adjust the Contrast using the [ ] button.
4.4 Sharpness
Make the outline of objects more clear or blurry. (Range: 0~100)
A higher value will make the outline of objects clearer....")
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Screen Setup
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4 Screen Setup
4.5 Response Time
Accelerate the panel response rate to make video appear more vivid and natural.
zIt is best to set Response Time to Normal or Faster when you are not viewing a movie.
zThe functions available on the monitor may vary depending on the model. Refer to the actual
product.
4.5.1 Configuring Response Time
1Press [ ] on the product.
2Press [ ] to move to Picture and press [ ] on the product.
3Press [ ] to move to Response Time and press [ ] on the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/66/52688/w64_samsung_syncmaster_s27a950-user-manual-44.png "Page 45
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Screen Setup
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4 Screen Setup
4.5 Response Time
Accelerate the panel response rate to make video appear more vivid and natural.
zIt is best to set Response Time to Normal or Faster when you are not viewing a movie.
zThe functions available on the monitor may vary depending on the model. Refer to the actual
product.
4.5.1 Configuring Response Time
1Press [ ] on the product.
2Press [ ] to move to Picture and press [ ] on the product.
3Press [ ] to move to Response Time and press [ ] on the...")
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Screen Setup
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4 Screen Setup
3Press [ ] to move to HDMI Black Level and press [ ] on the product. The following screen will
appear.
zNormal : Select this mode when there is no contrast ratio degradation.
zLow: Select this mode to reduce the black level and increase the white level when there is a
contrast ratio degradation.
4Press [ ] to move to the opti on you want and press the [ ].
5The selected option will be applied.
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Screen Setup
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4 Screen Setup
3Press [ ] to move to HDMI Black Level and press [ ] on the product. The following screen will
appear.
zNormal : Select this mode when there is no contrast ratio degradation.
zLow: Select this mode to reduce the black level and increase the white level when there is a
contrast ratio degradation.
4Press [ ] to move to the opti on you want and press the [ ].
5The selected option will be applied.
zThe HDMI Black Level function is available only when a source device is...")
41 Screen Setup 4 4 Screen Setup zLean Back Mode 2 : Select this option to view from a place lower than Lean Back Mode 1 mode. zStanding Mode : Select this option to view from a place higher than the product. zSide Mode : Select this option to view from either side of the product. zGroup View : Select this option for more than one viewer to view from places , and . zCustom: Lean Back Mode 1 will be applied by default if Custom is selected. 5Press [ ] to move to the opti on you want and press the [ ]. 6The selected option will be applied. 4.1.2 SAMSUNG MAGIC Bright This menu provides an optimum picture quality suitable for the environment where the product will be used. zThis menu is not available when Angle is enabled. zSub-options under Bright may vary depending on the settings of " PC/AV Mode." (See "Chapter 7. SETUP&RESET .") Configuring Bright 1Press [ ] on the product. 2Press [ ] to move to Picture and press [ ] on the product. 3Press [ ] to move to MAGIC and press [ ] on the product. 4Press [ ] to move to Bright and press [ ] on the product. The following screen will appear. In PC mode zCustom : Customize the contrast and brightness as required. zStandard : Obtain a picture quality suitable for editing documents or using Internet. zGame: Obtain a picture quality suitable for playing games that involve many graphic effects and dynamic movements. zCinema : Obtain the brightness and sharpness of TVs suitable for enjoying video and DVD content. ß Þ à á Ýàá m ReturnEnterMove Custom Standard Game Cinema Dynamic Contrast MAGIC SAMSUNGMAGIC Angle SAMSUNGMAGICBright SAMSUNGMAGICColor Off
42 Screen Setup 4 4 Screen Setup zDynamic Contrast: Obtain balanced brightness through automatic contrast adjustment. In AV mode zDynamic : This mode is suitable when the ambient light is bright. zStandard : This mode is generally suitable for any environment. zMovie: This mode reduces eye fatigue. zCustom : Customize the contrast and brightness as required. 5Press [ ] to move to the opti on you want and press the [ ]. 6The selected option will be applied. 4.1.3 Configuring SAMSUNG MAGIC Color Color is a new picture-quality improvement technology developed independently by Samsung, which delivers vivid natural colors without picture quality degradation. zThis menu is not available when Angle is enabled. zThis menu is not available when Bright is in Cinema or Dynamic Contrast mode. Configuring Color 1Press [ ] on the product. 2Press [ ] to move to Picture and press [ ] on the product. 3Press [ ] to move to MAGIC and press [ ] on the product. 4Press [ ] to move to Color and press [ ] on the product. The following screen will appear. ReturnEnterMove Dynamic Standard Movie Custom MAGIC SAMSUNGMAGIC Angle SAMSUNGMAGICBright SAMSUNGMAGICColor Off m ReturnEnterMove Off Demo Full Intelligent MAGIC SAMSUNGMAGIC Angle SAMSUNGMAGICBright SAMSUNGMAGICColor Off Custom
43 Screen Setup 4 4 Screen Setup zOff: Disable Color. zDemo : Compare normal screen mode with Color mode. zFull: Obtain a vivid picture quality for all areas including the flesh colors in the picture. zIntelligent : Improve the chroma for all areas except the flesh colors in the picture. 5Press [ ] to move to the opti on you want and press the [ ]. 6The selected option will be applied. 4.2 Brightness Adjust the general brightness of the picture. (Range: 0~100) A higher value will make the picture appear brighter. This menu is not available when Bright is in Dynamic Contrast mode. 4.2.1 Configuring Brightness 1Press [ ] on the product. 2Press [ ] to move to Picture and press [ ] on the product. 3Press [ ] to move to Brightness and press [ ] on the product. The following screen will appear. 4Adjust the Brightness using the [ ] button. 4.3 Contrast Adjust the contrast between the objects and background. (Range: 0~100) A higher value will increase the contrast to make the object appear clearer. zThis menu is not available when Color is in Full or Intelligent mode. m ReturnEnterAdjust PICTURE 3D MAGIC Brightness Contrast Sharpness Response Time HDMI Black Level 50 60 75 Low Normal
44 Screen Setup 4 4 Screen Setup zThis menu is not available when Bright is in Cinema or Dynamic Contrast mode. 4.3.1 Configuring Contrast 1Press [ ] on the product. 2Press [ ] to move to Picture and press [ ] on the product. 3Press [ ] to move to Contrast and press [ ] on the product. Th e following screen will appear. 4Adjust the Contrast using the [ ] button. 4.4 Sharpness Make the outline of objects more clear or blurry. (Range: 0~100) A higher value will make the outline of objects clearer. zThis menu is not available when Bright is in Cinema or Dynamic Contrast mode. zThis menu is not available when Color is in Full or Intelligent mode. 4.4.1 Configuring Sharpness 1Press [ ] on the product. 2Press [ ] to move to Picture and press [ ] on the product. 3Press [ ] to move to Sharpness and press [ ] on the product. The following screen will appear. 4Adjust the Sharpness using the [ ] button. m ReturnEnterAdjust PICTURE 3D MAGIC Brightness Contrast Sharpness Response Time HDMI Black Level 50 60 75 Low Normal m ReturnEnterAdjust PICTURE 3D MAGIC Brightness Contrast Sharpness Response Time HDMI Black Level50 60 75 Low Normal
45 Screen Setup 4 4 Screen Setup 4.5 Response Time Accelerate the panel response rate to make video appear more vivid and natural. zIt is best to set Response Time to Normal or Faster when you are not viewing a movie. zThe functions available on the monitor may vary depending on the model. Refer to the actual product. 4.5.1 Configuring Response Time 1Press [ ] on the product. 2Press [ ] to move to Picture and press [ ] on the product. 3Press [ ] to move to Response Time and press [ ] on the product. The following screen will appear. 4Press [ ] to move to the opti on you want and press the [ ]. 5The selected option will be applied. 4.6 HDMI Black Level If a DVD player or set-top box is connected to the product via HDMI, image quality degradation (contrast/color degradation, black level, etc.) may occur, depending on the connected source device. In such case, HDMI Black Level can be used to adjust the image quality. 1Press [ ] on the product. 2Press [ ] to move to Picture and press [ ] on the product. m ReturnEnterMove PICTURE 60 75 2200 Normal Faster Fastest 3D MAGIC Brightness Contrast Sharpness Response Time HDMI Black LevelÜ Ü m
46 Screen Setup 4 4 Screen Setup 3Press [ ] to move to HDMI Black Level and press [ ] on the product. The following screen will appear. zNormal : Select this mode when there is no contrast ratio degradation. zLow: Select this mode to reduce the black level and increase the white level when there is a contrast ratio degradation. 4Press [ ] to move to the opti on you want and press the [ ]. 5The selected option will be applied. zThe HDMI Black Level function is available only when a source device is connected to the product via HDMI. Ensure the input source is RGB. zHDMI Black Level may not be compatible with some source devices. ReturnEnterMove PICTURE 3D MAGIC Brightness Contrast Sharpness Response Time HDMI Black Level 50 60 75 NomalLow
475 Configuring Tint 5 Configuring Tint Adjust the tint of the screen. This menu is not available when Bright is set to Cinema or Dynamic Contrast mode. 5.1 Red Adjust the value of the color red in the picture. (Range: 0~100) A higher value will increase the intensity of the color. This menu is not available when Color is in Full or Intelligent mode. 5.1.1 Configuring Red 1Press [ ] on the product. 2Press [ ] to move to COLOR and press [ ] on the product. 3Press [ ] to move to Red and press [ ] on the product. The following screen will appear. 4Adjust the Red using the [ ] button. 5.2 Green Adjust the value of the color green in the picture. (Range: 0~100) A higher value will increase the intensity of the color. This menu is not available when Color is in Full or Intelligent mode. 5.2.1 Configuring Green 1Press [ ] on the product. 2Press [ ] to move to COLOR and press [ ] on the product. m COLOR Red Green Blue Color Tone Gamma Mode1 50 50 Normal 50 ReturnAdjustEnter m
48 Configuring Tint 5 5 Configuring Tint 3Press [ ] to move to Green and press [ ] on the product. The following screen will appear. 4Adjust the Green using the [ ] button. 5.3 Blue Adjust the value of the color blue in the picture. (Range: 0~100) A higher value will increase the intensity of the color. This menu is not available when Color is in Full or Intelligent mode. 5.3.1 Configuring Blue 1Press [ ] on the product. 2Press [ ] to move to COLOR and press [ ] on the product. 3Press [ ] to move to Blue and press [ ] on the product. The following screen will appear. 4Adjust the Blue using the [ ] button. 5.4 Color Tone Adjust the general color tone of the picture. COLOR Red Green Blue Color Tone Gamma Mode1 50 50 Normal 50 ReturnAdjustEnter m COLOR Red Green Blue Color Tone Gamma 0RGH50 50 Normal 50 ReturnAdjustEnter
49 Configuring Tint 5 5 Configuring Tint zThis menu is not available when Angle is enabled. zThis menu is not available when Color is in Full or Intelligent mode. 5.4.1 Configuring the Color Tone Settings 1Press [ ] on the product. 2Press [ ] to move to COLOR and press [ ] on the product. 3Press [ ] to move to Color Tone and press [ ] on the product. The following screen will appear. In PC mode zCool 2 : Set the color temperature to be cooler than Cool 1. zCool 1: Set the color temperature to be cooler than Normal mode. zNormal: Display the standard color tone. zWarm1: Set the color temperature to be warmer than Normal mode. zWarm2: Set the color temperature to be warmer than Warm 1. zCustom : Customize the color tone. In AV mode zCool : Set the color temperature to be cooler than Normal mode. zNormal: Display the standard color tone. zWarm: Set the color temperature to be warmer than Normal mode. zCustom : Customize the color tone. 4Press [ ] to move to the opti on you want and press the [ ]. 5The selected option will be applied. m ReturnEnterMove COLOR Red Green Blue Color Tone Gamma Cool 2 Cool 1 Normal Warm 1 Warm 2 Custom50 50 50 ReturnEnterMove COLOR Red Green Blue Color Tone Gamma Cool Normal Warm Custom 50 50 50
50 Configuring Tint 5 5 Configuring Tint 5.5 Gamma Adjust the mid-range brightness (Gamma) of the picture. This menu is not available when Angle is enabled. 5.5.1 Configuring Gamma 1Press [ ] on the product. 2Press [ ] to move to COLOR and press [ ] on the product. 3Press [ ] to move to Gamma and press [ ] on the product. The following screen will appear. 4Press [ ] to move to the opti on you want and press the [ ]. 5The selected option will be applied. m ReturnEnterMove COLOR Red Green Blue Color Tone Gamma Mode1 Mode2 Mode350 50 50 Normal