Before Using the Product Connecting and Using a Source Device Screen Setup Securing the Installation Space Read below before installing the monitor. SAMSUNG MAGIC Bright Precautions for storage Connecting and Using a PC Brightness Safety Precautions Connection Using the HDMI or HDMI-DVI Cable 21...
Adjusting OSD (On Screen Setup and Reset Troubleshooting Guide Display) settings Self Diagnosis Requirements Before Contacting Samsung Customer Checking the Resolution and Frequency Check the following. & Speci cations Standard Signal Mode Table Appendix Installing the Software Responsibility for the Pay Service (Cost to...
Caution. Consult instructions for use: Class II product: This symbol indicates Contact your nearest Samsung Customer Service Center if you want to clean the inside of the product This symbol instructs the user to that a safety connection to electrical (Service fee will be charged.)
Caution Do not disconnect the power cord while the product is being used. Only use the power cord provided with your product by Samsung. Do not use the power cord with other products. Keep the power socket where the power cord is connected unobstructed.
Do not expose the product to direct sunlight, heat, or a hot object such as a stove. Be sure to consult Samsung Customer Service Center if you want to install the product at such a The product lifespan may be reduced or a fire may result.
Be sure to power off the product and disconnect the power cord when water or other foreign yourself. substances have entered the product. Then contact Samsung Customer Service Center. Contact Samsung Customer Service Center for repairs. Do not place objects containing liquid (vases, pots, bottles, etc) or metallic objects on top of the To move the product, first disconnect all the cables from it, including the power cable.
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Caution Leaving the screen fixed on a stationary image for an extended period of time may cause Insert the power plug into the AC/DC adapter until a click sound is heard. afterimage burn-in or defective pixels. Do not insert only the power plug into the power outlet. Activate power-saving mode or a moving-picture screen saver if you will not be using the Do not use an AC/DC adapter other than the provided one.
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Do not hold the product upside-down or move it by holding the stand. The product may fall and become damaged or cause an injury. Looking at the screen too close for an extended period of time can deteriorate your eyesight. Do not use humidifiers or stoves around the product.
Chapter 02 Preparations Parts Icons Description Multi directional button that helps navigate. JOG Button The JOG button is located on the rear left side of the product. The button can be used to move up, down, left or right, or as Enter. Control Panel This LED is power status indicator and works as Power On (Power button): Off...
Direct Key guide The shortcut button screen (OSD menu) shown below is displayed only when the monitor screen is turned on, the computer resolution changes, or the input source changes. The function buttons page shows if Eye Saver Mode is enabled. Analog mode HDMI...
Function Key Guide To enter the main menu or to use other items, press the JOG button to display the Function Key Guide. You can exit by pressing the JOG button again. UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT: Move to the item you want. The description for each item will appear when the focus changes. PRESS(ENTER): The selected item will be applied.
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When the monitor displays nothing (i.e. Power saving mode or Non-signal mode), 2 direct keys for control source and power could be used as below. JOG Button Power saving/Non-signal mode Source Change Down PRESS(ENTER) for 2 seconds Power Off When the monitor displays the Main menu the JOG Button could be used as below. JOG Button Action UP/DOWN...
Changing Brightness, Contrast and Sharpness settings Changing the Volume setting You can adjust Brightness, Contrast Sharpness by moving the JOG button up or down, if no OSD You can adjust Volume by moving the JOG button left or right, if no OSD menu is displayed. menu is displayed.
Types of Ports The functions available may vary depending on the product model. The color and shape of parts may differ from what is shown. Speci cations are subject to change without notice to improve quality. Refer to the actual product.
Adjusting the Product Tilt Anti-theft Lock The color and shape of parts may differ from what is shown. Speci cations are subject to change without An anti-theft lock allows you to use the product securely even in public places. notice to improve quality. The locking device shape and locking method depend on the manufacturer.
Precautions for moving the monitor Do not directly apply pressure on the screen. Do not hold the product upside down only by the stand. Do not hold the screen when moving the monitor. Hold the lower corners or edges of the monitor when moving it.
Samsung shall not be held liable for any product damage or personal injury caused by using a wall-mount kit other than the one speci ed or from an attempt to install the wall-mount kit on your own.
Installation Attaching the Stand Before assembling the product, place the product down on a at and stable surface so that the screen is facing downwards. : The product is curved. Placing pressure on the product when on a at surface may damage the product. When the product is on the ground facing up or down, do not put pressure on it. The exterior may differ depending on the product.
Removing the Stand Before assembling the product, place the product down on a at and stable surface so that the screen is facing downwards. : The product is curved. Placing pressure on the product when on a at surface may damage the product. When the product is on the ground facing up or down, do not put pressure on it. The exterior may differ depending on the product.
When connecting an HDMI cable, use the cable that came with the components of the monitor. If you use an HDMI cable other than provided by Samsung, the image quality may be degraded. The audio function is not supported if the source device is connected using the HDMI-DVI cable.
Connection Using the D-SUB Cable (Analog Type) Connecting to Headphones Check to make sure that the power cables for the monitor and external devices, such as computers and set-top boxes, are not connected to the power outlet. D-SUB IN Use headphones when activating sound with an HDMI-HDMI. The earphone jack supports only the 3 conductor tip-ring-sleeve (TRS) type.
Connecting the Power Optional Optional Connect the power cable to the AC/DC adapter. Then, connect the AC/DC adapter to the DC 14V Connect the power plug to the AC/DC adapter. (Optional) port on the back of the product. Connect the AC/DC adapter cable to the DC 14V port on the back of the monitor. Next, connect the power cable to the power outlet.
Correct posture to use the product Driver Installation You can set the optimum resolution and frequency for this product by installing the corresponding drivers. To install the latest version of the product driver, download it from the Samsung Electronics website at http://www.samsung.com. Setting Optimum Resolution An information message about setting optimum resolution will appear if you power on the product for the first time after purchase.
Screen Setup Con gure the screen settings such as brightness. A detailed description of each function is provided. Refer to your product for details. SAMSUNG MAGIC Bright In PC mode Custom: Customize the contrast and brightness as required. Standard: Obtain a picture quality suitable for editing documents or using Internet.
Brightness Color You can adjust the general brightness of the picture. (Range: 0~100) Adjust the tint of the screen. A higher value will make the picture appear brighter. This menu is not available when Bright is set to Cinema Dynamic Contrast mode.
HDMI Black Level Eye Saver Mode If a DVD player or set-top box is connected to the product via HDMI, image quality degradation (contrast/ Set to an optimum picture quality suitable for eye relaxation. color degradation, black level, etc.) may occur, depending on the connected source device. In such case, TÜV Rheinland “Low Blue Light Content”...
Picture Size Screen Adjustment Change the picture size. This menu is available in Analog mode only. This option is not available when FreeSync is enabled. This menu is only available when Picture Size is set to Screen Fit Mode. When a 480P or 576P or 720P or 1080P signal is input in mode and the monitor can display normally, In PC mode select...
Chapter 05 Adjusting OSD (On Screen Display) settings A detailed description of each function is provided. Refer to your product for details. Language The functions available may vary depending on the product model. The color and shape of parts may differ from what is shown.
Chapter 06 Setup and Reset A detailed description of each function is provided. Refer to your product for details. ― The functions available may vary depending on the product model. The colour and shape of parts may Select when the following screen is prompted. differ from what is shown.
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You will see the following screen when you select Yes. • Self Diagnosis Complete Contact the Samsung Call Center for assistance. Please have the following information ready: ‐ Model Code: ************** ‐ S/N: ************** You will see the following screen when you select •...
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The response rate during the game may uctuate depending on the resolution. A higher resolution generally decreases the response rate. The sound quality of the monitor may be degraded. If you encounter any issues when using the function, contact the Samsung Service Center. When the resolution is changed while setting FreeSync...
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The models in the Graphic Cards list supports FreeSync FreeSync can only be used with speci c AMD graphics card models. Refer to the following list for supported graphics cards: Make sure to install the latest of cial graphics drivers from AMD that support FreeSync. For additional AMD graphics card models that support the FreeSync feature, visit the of cial AMD website.
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Off Timer the monitor panel. Timer: Turn on Off Timer mode. This option is not available when SAMSUNG Bright is in Dynamic Contrast mode. MAGIC This menu is not available when Game Mode is enabled.
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PC/AV Mode Key Repeat Time PC/AV Mode to AV. The picture size will be enlarged. Control the response rate of a button when the button is pressed. This option is useful when you view a movie. Acceleration, sec, or 2 sec can be selected.
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Information View the current input source, frequency and resolution. Information Picture LC************ S/N:*************** OnScreen Display HDMI System **kHz **Hz ** ****x**** Information Optimal Mode ****x**** **Hz Exit The displayed image may differ depending on the model.
Easy Setting Box enables users to use the monitor by partitioning multiple sections. Windows 10 32Bit/64Bit To install the latest version of Easy Setting Box, download it from the Samsung Electronics website at http://www.samsung.com. The software may not work properly if you do not restart the computer after the installation.
Check the following. Customer Service Center Installation issue (PC mode) Before calling Samsung Customer Service Center, test your product as follows. If the problem persists, contact Samsung Customer Service Center. The screen keeps switching on and off. Check the cable connection between the product and PC, and ensure the connectors are locked.
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Not Optimum Mode is displayed. Video playback is choppy. This message appears when the signal from the graphics card exceeds the maximum resolution or Playback of high-de nition large video les can be choppy. This may be because the video player is frequency for the product.
Q & A Refer to the user manual for your PC or graphics card for further instructions on adjustment. How can I change the frequency? Set the frequency on your graphics card. Windows 7: Go to Control Panel Appearance and Personalization Display Screen Resolution Advanced settings...
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Maximum Pixel Clock 148.5 MHz (Analog, HDMI) This device is a Class B digital apparatus. For detailed device speci cations, visit the Samsung Electronics website. Power Supply AC100-240V~ 50/60Hz Based on the AC voltage of the adapter. For the DC voltage of the (USA only) product, refer to the product label.
Standard Signal Mode Table Model Name C27R50* 30 – 81 kHz Vertical Frequency 56 – 72 Hz 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz Maximum Resolution 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz If a signal that belongs to the following standard signal modes is transmitted from your PC, the screen will automatically be adjusted. If the signal transmitted from the PC does not belong to the standard signal modes, the screen may be blank even though the power LED turns on.
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Horizontal Frequency The time required to scan a single line from the left to the right side of the screen is called a horizontal cycle. The reciprocal number of a horizontal cycle is called horizontal frequency. Horizontal frequency is measured in kHz.
When the service is requested, in spite of in warranty, we may charge you for a visit from a service technician in the following cases. Use of supplies or separatly sold product unspeci ed by Samsung. Repair from a person besides an engineer of outsourcing service company or partner of Samsung Not a product defect Electronics Co., Ltd.