Samsung Syncmaster Xl20 Quick Start Guide

							   
Power Cord  DVI CableUSB Cable  (A-B Type cable) 
 
  
 
 Others
  Calibrater Cradle  Hood 
 
 
 
 
 
 Front 
 
MODE button 
(= Color Mode)  
 
  Press this button to select a Color Mode. Continuing to press the 
button, will repeatedly display the setting modes. With the control 
buttons at the front of the monitor, you can easily implement 
different color information ma
tching your environment.
 
						

							 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 1) Custom
 - Although the values are carefully chosen by our 
engineers, the pre-configured values may not be comfortable to 
your eyes depending on your taste. If this is the case, adjust the 
brightness and contrast by using the OSD menu. 
2) sRGB  - Displays the sRGB color 
information on the screen. 
3) AdobeRGB  - Displays the Adobe RGB color information on 
the screen. 
4) Emulation  - With Natural Color Expert, you can change the 
system profile or a previously  created color information and 
display it on the screen.  
Caution: The Emulation information presented when pressing the 
Emulation button at the front of your monitor is saved as the 
Emulation information of the Color Mode for your product. Once 
saved, your monitor will be pres ented with this saved information 
whenever Emulation is selected. 
5) Calibration  - The Calibration functionality analyzes the color 
characteristics of your monitor an d allows you to save its color 
information as an icc profile. This will tell your monitor what color 
space it should use and how it should accept and present colors. 
Displays your custom color information obtained by using Natural 
Color Expert and the Calibrator.  
Caution: The Calibration information is presented when pressing 
the Calibration button at the front  of your monitor. Note that only 
one piece of Calibration information, i.e. the one saved last, is 
kept on your monitor. 
 
>>Click here to see an animation clip  
 
The Contrast and Brightness functions only operate in 
Custom mode.
Contrast button[ ] 
 Adjust the contrast for the screen. 
Brightness button 
[]Adjust the brightness for the screen.
Adjust buttons [ ]Adjust items in the menu.
Enter button [ ] /  
SOURCE button Activates a highlighted menu item. /  
Push the  , then selects the vi deo signal while the OSD is off. 
(When the source button is pressed to change the input mode, a 
message appears in the upper left of the screen displaying the 
current mode -- analog or digital input signal.)  
AUTO button Use this button for auto adjustment.
MENU button [ ]Opens the OSD menu. Also use to ex
it the OSD menu or return to 
the previous menu. 
Power button [ ] /  
Power indicator Use this button for turnin g the monitor on and off. / 
This light glows blue during normal operation, and blinks blue 
once as the monitor saves your adjustments.
See  PowerSaver  described in the manual for further  information regarding power saving 
functions. For energy conservation, turn your monitor OFF when it is not needed, or when 
leaving it unattended for long periods.
 
 
 
 Rear 
(The configuration at the back of the monitor may vary from product to product.)   
 
						

							 
  
 
 DVI
  Connect the  DVI terminal of your monitor to your computer using a 
DVI cable. 
 
1. DVI-D (digital only) : Only digital signals can be input to this 
terminal. Therefore, only connect the DVI terminal of your PC to this 
terminal. 
 
2. DVI-I (for both digital and analog) : You can connect any one of 
the DVI and RGB terminals of  your PC to this terminal. 
  
   Stand Stopper
  Remove the fixing pin on the stand to lift the monitor up and down. 
 
  
   POWER 
  1. POWER S/W  
 
: Switches the monitor On/Off. 
 
2. POWER  
 
: Connect the power cord for your monitor to the  POWER on the 
back of the monitor.  
  
 
						

							 
 
  
  
  
  
   
 Kensington Lock
  The Kensington lock is  a device used to physically fix the system 
when using dit in a public place. 
(The locking device has to  be purchased separately.) 
 
For using a locking device, contact where you purchase it.
     
     USB connection terminal  
  
UP (USB upstream port):  Connect the 
 UP port of the monitor 
and the USB port of the computer with the USB cable. 
 
DOWN (USB downstream port):  Connect the 
DOWN port of 
the USB monitor and a USB device with the USB cable. 
zTo use  DOWN (Downstream Port), you have 
to connect the   UP (U pstream Cable ) to the 
PC.   
zMake sure to use the USB cable supplied with 
this monitor to 
connect the monitors   UP port 
and your computers USB port.   
See 
Connecting the Monitor  for further information re garding cable connections.
 
						

							 Model    
 
 
 Connecting the Monitor 
 
    Connecting the Monitor
 Connect the power cord for your monitor to the power port on the back of the monitor. 
Plug the power cord for the monitor into a nearby outlet.
 
Use a connection appropriate for your computer.
  
Using the DVI (Digital) connector on the video card. 
Connect the DVI Cable to the DVI Port on the back of your Monitor. 
   
[ DVI-D ]  [ DVI-I ]
  
Connected to a Macintosh. 
Connect the monitor to the Macintosh computer using the DVI connection cable.
  
Turn on your computer and monitor. If your monitor displays an image, installation is 
completed.
    
  
  Usin
g the Calibrater  
 1
) What is the Calibrater?
 
  The calibrater is a USB sensor that measures the surrounding illuminance and optimizes the 
brightness of the monitor. 
(For more information on the use of the calibrater, see Natural Color Expert Help.)
 SyncMaster XL20
 
						

							 LED indicators Turns on a red light when a product such as a scanner is being used.
 
Illuminance sensor Measures the surrounding illuminance. 
 
Sticky plates Helps to at tach the calibrater firmly to your monitor. 
 
Color sensor Adjusts the bright ness of your monitor so that it matches the actual 
color sense.
 
Scratch prevention 
pad Protects the monitor when attached to it. 
  
  
   2
) Connecting the Calibrater 
 
   
  
  Connect the USB cable of the calibrater to the USB port on the right side of your monitor.
  
  
 
3
) Using the Cradle 
 
 
 
						

							 
 
 The cradle allows the calibrater to stand at a similar angle to the monitor.
 
There are grooves in the circumference and at the bottom of the cradle, which you can 
use to arrange the USB cable neatly. When not used, you can also place the USB port 
here. 
 
 
 
 Changing the Stand a nd Installing the Hoods 
   Sliding Stand
 Stand Stopper
 
 
 
   Swivel stand 
 
						

							           
Using ( ),You can swivel the monitor left and right at an angle of 330 ° to set the monitor 
lengthwise. The rubber under the stand is to avoid the monitor slide.
 
 
   Tilt angle 
  
Using ( ), You can adjust the tilt angle forward and backward for the most comfortable viewing 
angle. 
 
 
   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 it to protect the 
screen.  
3. Remove two screws ( ) and then remove the Stand from the LCD monitor.  
 
 
    Attaching a Base 
    This monitor accepts a  100 mm x 100 mm VESA-compliant  mounting interface pad.
 Monitor 
  
 Mounting interface pad (Sold separately)
  
  
   1. Turn off your monitor and unplug its power cord.  2. Lay the LCD monitor face-down on a flat surf ace with a cushion beneath it to protect the 
screen.  
3. Remove two screws and then remove  the stand from the LCD monitor.  
4. Align the mounting interface pad with the holes  in the rear cover mounting Pad and secure it 
with four screws that came with the arm-type base, wall mount hanger or other base. 
To mount the monitor on a wall, you should purchase the wall mounting kit that allows 
you to mount the monitor  at least 10 cm away from the wall surface.  
Contact the nearest Samsung Service Center for more information. 
Samsung Electronics will not be responsible for damages caused by using a base other 
than those specified.  
Please use Wall Mount according to the International standards.  
 
 
						

							   Installation Using the Hood  
 1
) What is the Hood?
 
  It is a device that can be attached to the top,
 right and left of the monitor to screen sunlight, 
preventing any color distortion. You can change the colors of the entire screen according to your 
preferences. 
  
 
 
  Insert the hooking parts ( ) of both hoods starting from the top and moving downwards into the 
grooves ( ) near the left and right edges at the back of the monitor.
   
  Fit the top part of the monitor into 
the top of the grooves of both hoods.
  
  
 
 
 Installing the Monitor Driver (Automatic) 
 
When prompted by the operating system fo r the monitor driver, insert the CD-ROM 
included with this monitor.  Driver installation is slightly different from one operating 
system to another. Follow the directions appropriate for the operating system you 
have.  
 
Prepare a blank disk and download the driver program file at the Internet web site shown 
below.