User manual SAMSUNG SYNCMASTER S27B971D

[. . . ] S27B970D / S27B971D User manual The color and the appearance may differ depending on the product, and the specifications are subject to change without prior notice to improve the performance. BN46-00318A-04 Table of Contents Chapter. 1 BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT 5 6 6 6 7 7 8 9 12 Copyright Securing the Installation Space Safety Precautions Symbols Cleaning Electricity and Safety Installation and Safety Operation and Safety Correct posture to use the product Chapter. 3 USING NCE (NATURAL COLOR EXPERT) 19 19 20 20 21 21 21 21 22 23 What is Monitor Calibration?Compatible Types of Calibrators What is NCE (Natural Color Expert)? [. . . ] Select a language and change the resolution to the optimum value. Changing the Resolution Using a PC NOTE Adjust the resolution and refresh rate in Control Panel on your PC to obtain optimum picture quality. The picture quality of TFT-LCDs may degrade if the optimum resolution is not selected. Changing the Resolution on Windows XP The optimal resolution for this monitor is as follows: Go to Control Panel → Display → Settings and change the resolution. 2560 x 1440 60Hz Follow the above settings to set the resolution. English Exit Move Enter 1. Press [ ], [ ] to move to the language you want and press [ ]. 2. To hide the information message, press [m]. NOTE • If the optimal resolution is not selected, the message will appear up to three times for a specified time even after the product is turned off and on again. • The resolution can also be changed to the optimal setting (2560 x 1440) using Control Panel on your PC. 34 Connecting and Using a Source Device Changing the Resolution on Windows Vista Go to Control Panel → Personalization → Display Settings and change the resolution. Changing the Resolution on Windows 8 Go to Settings → Control Panel → Display → Screen Resolution and change the resolution. 4 4 5 Changing the Resolution on Windows 7 Go to Control Panel → Display → Screen Resolution and change the resolution. 4 35 Connecting and Using a Source Device Connecting to a Video Device The product can be connected to a video device. Connecting parts may differ in different products. Connection Using an HDMI Cable HDMI IN (MHL) HDMI OUT 1. Connect the HDMI cable to the HDMI IN(MHL) port on the product and the HDMI port on the video device. 2. Press the [ ] button on the product to change the input source to HDMI/MHL. NOTE •    Open the SETUP&RESET menu. Next, set PC/AV Mode to AV. 36 Screen Setup Configure the screen settings such as brightness and color tone. Chapter. 6 Dynamic Contrast Dynamic Contrast automatically adjusts the picture contrast to maintain a balance of bright and dark areas. Brightness You can adjust the general brightness of the picture. (Range: 0~100) A higher value will make the picture appear brighter. NOTE This option is enabled if Dynamic Contrast is set to Off. Changing the Dynamic Contrast Setting 1. Press [m] on the product. 2. Move to PICTURE using the [ 3. Press [ ], [ will appear. Next, press the [ ] button. Configuring Brightness 1. Press [m] on the product. 2. Move to PICTURE using the [ 3. Move to Brightness using the [ following screen will appear. : Off : On : : : Faster : Normal 100 75 60 ] to move to Dynamic Contrast and press [ ]. The following screen ], [ ], [ ] buttons. The PICTURE Dynamic Contrast Brightness Contrast Sharpness Response Time HDMI Black Level PICTURE Dynamic Contrast Brightness Contrast Sharpness Response Time HDMI Black Level : Off : : : : Faster : Normal 100 75 60 Return Move Enter •    Off - On 4. Move to the desired option using the [ button. 5. The selected option will be applied. ], [ ] buttons. Next, press the [ ] Return Adjust Enter 4. Adjust the Brightness setting using the [ ], [ ] buttons. 37 Screen Setup 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. Sharpness Make the outline of objects more clear or blurry. (Range: 0~100) A higher value will make the outline of objects clearer. NOTE This option is enabled if Dynamic Contrast is set to Off. NOTE This option is enabled if Dynamic Contrast is set to Off. Configuring Contrast 1. Press [m] on the product. 2. Move to PICTURE using the [ 3. Move to Contrast using the [ following screen will appear. PICTURE Dynamic Contrast Brightness Contrast Sharpness Response Time HDMI Black Level : Off : : : : Faster : Normal 100 75 60 Configuring Sharpness 1. Press [m] on the product. The 2. Move to PICTURE using the [ 3. Move to Sharpness using the [ following screen will appear. PICTURE Dynamic Contrast Brightness Contrast Sharpness Response Time HDMI Black Level : Off : : : : Faster : Normal 100 75 60 ], [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ] buttons. The Return Adjust Enter Return Adjust Enter 4. Adjust the Contrast setting using the [ ], [ ] buttons. 4. Adjust the Sharpness setting using the [ ], [ ] buttons. 38 Screen Setup Response Time Accelerate the panel response rate to make video appear more vivid and natural. HDMI Black Level If you connect a DVD player or set-top box to the product using an HDMI cable, the contrast and color may degrade making the picture look darker. If this is the case, correct the degraded picture quality using the HDMI Black Level menu. NOTE •    It is recommended to set the response rate to Normal or Faster when you are not viewing a video. [. . . ] Correct disposal of batteries in this product (Applicable in countries with separate collection systems) This marking on the battery, manual or packaging indicates that the batteries in this product should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working life. Where marked, the chemical symbols Hg, Cd or Pb indicate that the battery contains mercury, cadmium or lead above the reference levels in EC Directive 2006/66. If batteries are not properly disposed of, these substances can cause harm to human health or the environment. To protect natural resources and to promote material reuse, please separate batteries from other types of waste and recycle them through your local, free battery return system. NOTE If customer requests a service in case the product has no defect, service fee may be charged. [. . . ]