20 Most Recent Samsung SyncMaster 150MP Monitor Questions & Answers

Samsung SyncMaster 150MP Monitor does not have any usb connection or built in personal video player it is only tv and pc monitor. I recomend you watch your files over a pc connected to this device. you need a device that has DIVx capability to watch video files such as .avi.I hope this was useful..

When the power light blinks, it indicates in PC mode that there's no PC signal (depending on the monitor, it could be the sync signals or a combination of sync and video.)

You SHOULD be able to hit the source button to see if the monitor then comes up to allow you to watch another source like the S-Video, Video or TV (ok, so good luck picking up any signals if you're in the US -- but you SHOULD see static and this is probably the best "quick test" for now).

If you see static... your monitor works for most part.

Where you would troubleshoot now is the cable for your PC and the connector to the monitor on both the PC and and the monitor end. These can come loose, get abused and cause solder breaks on the circuitboards within (less common but possible).

Most cable issues I see are just bad cables from extremely tight spaces bending the cable and causing wiring breaks in the connector housings. (unrepairable because of the molded cable end)

Try those out and let me know.

-Ben

You need TV Tuner to VGA box such as this;
http://www.google.com/search?q=tv+tuner+to+vga+monitor&hl=en&prmd=ivns&source=univ&tbm=shop&tbo=u&sa=X&ei=pi-eTdy-LuaF0QHbxIm0BA&ved=0CEIQrQQ

http://www.amazon.com/Digital-Atsc-HDtv-Tuner-Receiver/dp/B001IWOB36

i want to copy data& photoes from COMPUTER to C D /DVD ?

This monitor (supposedly) only supports the following ranges:

Horizontal Rate (KHz) 30-70 Vertical Rate (Hz) 56-85
29.8K < 30K (although darn close).

This is usually fixed in the settings for your graphics card. Are you running Windows or Linux?

If Windows: You can load up the drivers for the monitor (I never do) or choose to hardwire the monitor to a VGA LCD 1024x768 and then even force the vertical refresh to 75Hz (or something nice). Try that.

In Linux (under Xwindows), you'll need to look at the /etc/X11/xorg.conf (if using that) and change the section for the monitor to include the limits as shown above.

Do a "man xorg.conf" for the parms. They're also on Xorg's website.

Are you still having problems with this monitor?

I posted about a "clicking" sound that has to do with failed capacitors near the speakers' amplifier IC.

If this is your problem, let me know - it can be fixed.

Check this article: http://www.benjammin.net/www/pages/techtips/Samsung-150mp.html

-Ben

Hello,

It sounds like you have a monitor with a common problem. After a few years some LCD monitors will blow a power supply. The problem is caused by parts called capacitors overheating in the confined space of the monitor. If you are good at electronics repair/soldering you can usually fix the problem. Check out a few pictures on my web site www.ccl-la.com/badcaps.htm You can take the back cover off your monitor and look for the bad parts,replace any that look like the pictures and your monitor should work fine. The capacitors do need to be installed with the correct + and - connections, note the stripe on the old one and insert the new one the same way.

I hope this helps, if so please rate my solution.

Buddy
Corporate Computer
www.ccl-la.com
Over 21 years of computer and printer support/repair

I found the problem.


I've written up a small article on my website detailing the fix but in summary here:

Electrolytic Capacitors C826 and C835 go bad because of the heat stress applied by the audio amplifier right below them. Replacing those capacitors fixed my 150MP.


For more information see:
http://www.benjammin.net/www/pages/techtips/Samsung-150mp.html

press the menu button for a minimum of 10 seconds and it will get unlocked. reply if still have the sdame problem for other solutions.

The speakers are fairly small and might be easy to replace if you surf the surplus sites.

If you are not comfortable disassembling the unit, I would call the manufacturer.

Otherwise, you can check the TDA7268 IC (amplifier for speakers) on the circuit board the speakers
plug into with a scope.

I recently fixed my monitor and noted how hot that chip gets (and it supposed to) with the possibly incorrect or inadequate heat sinking Samsung designed into the circuit board that cause my monitor to fail. (although differently)

You can email me too if you're still having problems with this. The design is pretty straightforward and could be tested to some degree with a multimeter.

Regards,

--Ben

I just recently posted about this and you might have the same issue with the TDA7268 Audio Amp chip used in the 150MP that I am and currently trying to resolve.

-Ben

It sounds like you are in the Store Demo Mode. Turn it off and see if that fixes it. https://www.manualslib.com/manual/145519/Samsung-Syncmaster-Fx2490hd.html?page=27 Reset

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The connecting cable or the video card would be the first suspects. Try a different cable to connect the monitor first, if there is no change, the video card in the computer would be second to look at. Can simply connect a different monitor to your computer to troubleshoot this. If the testing monitor works, it will be the graphics card that is the issue.

5 year old hyjacker, vinay. you forgot to say connected to what? is the screen only dim or dead.? even more important clue. RTM read page PDF 17, ? the OSD screen must work or the monitor is dead http://downloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/201205/20120517112305649/SA10-04Eng.PDF base pages https://www.samsung.com/us/support/owners/product/lcd-monitor-a10-series

Press the auto key of your monitor to get the best fitted resolution for your window, each monitor has a limited graphic capability of which it is designed. if the production is not ok consult your manufacturer.