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For professional users who require full color expression (114%),fast response time (8ms), and a high contrast screen (1000:1),the exceptional XL20 offers all the solutions together withexpert design. Using LED as a backlight provides the widestcolor gamut (114%), fully covering the Adobe RGB natural colorspace, delivering richer, more vivid colors.

With the capacity to fully realize unification of viewing media, thepicture that you see on your monitor will be the exact simulationof what appears on your camera or printer; providing you withthe ability to work to your true potential.

The XL20’s style and innovation set new standards in thegrowing market of LED monitors. Advanced functional andintuitive features will revolutionize your experience. Feelcomfortable, feel free to be all you can be.

Unlocking the spectrumUsing LED BLU as a light source, ratherthan CCFL, provides more potential foryou to meet your professionalrequirements. With wavelengths capableof purer, more realistic colors, the XL20delivers the ability to realize a wider colorgamut. LED BLU achieves a more naturalrange of color, a broader range of greensand reds and clearer sharper blacks.

Amazing 114% color gamutThe vastly expanded color gamut renderscolors in their purest of forms. Goingbeyond the NTSC standard to aphenomenal 114% range, the XL20delivers a broader, more vibrant colorpalette for you to work with.

Adobe RGB supportAdobe RGB is becoming the industrystandard for digital cameras and printers.In order to unify your image consistency amonitor which supports the standard is anecessity. Most LCD monitors are unableto express colors outside the sRGB colorspace whereas LED monitors go beyondthis to fully cover the Adobe RGB colorspace.

LED lights the way to the future

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Fully loaded featuresPacked with phenomenal features, the XL20 delivers professional quality not only internally butexternally. Stylish design, technical prowess and outstanding performance make for innovativeadvancements.

SyncMaster XL20

Built for the most discerningprofessional, the XL20 fromSamsung is the next logical step in monitor solutions

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Natural Color uses acalibrator to produce amore precise prof i le.Characteristics of eachdisplay device measuredthrough the calibrator canbe saved as ICC profile onan OS and device. The

saved ICC profile then delivers color that istrue to the image by changing to the image’sown color gamut using CMS programs suchas Photoshop or viewer program.

Calibrator

LED vs LCDLCD screens offer you image quality thatis below 100% of the NTSC color gamut.LED screens, however, are able to gobeyond 100%, giving signif icantlyenhanced images. With a color gamut of114% NTSC, the XL20 offers the richest,deepest pictures you can imagine. UsingLED BLU opens up new possibilities thatLCD monitors, no matter how good, canoffer. LED BLU also has the advantage ofhaving a longer life span, providing youwith a monitor you can trust.

Color in the DNAUsing an ICC profile, image viewer is anintuitive tool that corrects color differencesbetween monitors and printers. Adjustingthe image on the monitor to trulyrepresent the printed final image, imageviewer is an innovative solution. It is theultimate output simulation.

The perfect blendColor management is enhanced by thecalibrator and the image viewer. Accuratecal ibrat ion brings image qual ity andreproduction to the same level, enablingmore precise quality control. Image vieweris an intuitive tool that corrects colordif ferences between monitors andprinters. Adjusting the image on themonitor to truly represent the printed finalimage, image viewer is an innovativesolution. Together they the ultimate outputsimulation.

Color Management System(CMS)Professional color enhancement is realizedby using Samsung’s own CMLVDS 3chip, enabling high speed14BIT imagereproduction, extremely expressivegradation and exact colors. Natural ColorExpert software allows users to changethe monitor sett ing to f i t theirrequirements. Calibration delivers moreuniform images between different digitaldevices. Gamma, color temperature andwhite balance settings represent true coloremulation.

Wide 20.1” displayA bigger display makes your feel morecomfortable. Seeing a bigger pictureenhances your vision. The 20.1” screenprovides more space to see completeclarity.

Unbelievable contrast ratioWith a 1000:1 contrast ratio, the highestquality images are made vividly real.Delivering darker dark and brighter brightareas, the XL20 illuminates the way.

Take a wider viewWith a working viewing angle of 178degrees by 178 degrees, a widerperspective offers consistent images andfree direction working.

Fast response time (8ms)The fast response time guarantees clear,seamless image viewing. Removingtracing and ghosting, delivering perfectfluidity and uncompromised clarity.

UXGAThe 1600 x1200 resolution renders theperfect solution for discerning professionalusers. A compacted 0.255mm pixel pitchenables tight, clean image reproductionand quality.

LED monitor refers to amonitor that uses LED as abackl ight instead offluorescent lamps. Just asCRT and LCD monitors useRGB as primary colors torealize diverse colors, RGBLED is used in LED monitors

to create white and acts as a backlight unit.

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Stylish hoodA detachable hood allows you to appreciate professional imagequality and accurate color representation. Its high style designand high quality appearance make it more than a tool foreliminating ambient light interference. Plush inner fabric effectivelyremoves reflection from the hi-bright screen, providing a morecomfortable view.

USB HubConnect easily to other aspects of your life with the easilyaccessible USB 2.0 hub. Positioned in a convenient 1 up, 2 downformation, you’ll find nothing could be simpler.

DVI-D/DVI-I inputWith more input availability, output capacity can be increased.Analog and digital input links add more scope to possibility.

Height adjustable standThe 100mm height adjustment allows you to mold the monitor tofit your vision, enabling you to see more clearly..

PivotThe ability to pivot allows images to be displayed, viewed andedited in a vertical position. The Auto-pivot function operates foroptimum convenience.

User friendly facilitiesXL20 interfaces easily with other devices, making your life easier. USB ports, digital andanalog input options, adjustable ergonomics, and versatile design can be coordinated toproduce a more superior, stylish work environment.

Specification

Dimension XL20 / unit : mm

Class SyncMaster XL20

Panel Viewable area 20.1”

Pixel Pitch(mm) 0.255

Brightness(typ.) 250 cd/m2

Contrast Ratio(typ.) 1000:1

Viewing Angle(H/V) 178 / 178

Response Time(ms)(typ.) 8ms (GTG)

Frequency Horizontal Frequency(kHz) 30~81

Vertical Frequency(Hz) 56~75

Maximum Resolution 1600 x 1200

Color Supported 16.7 M from a palette of 1 billion

Signal Input Input Video Signal Analog RGB, DVI

Sync Type Separate H/V, Composit

Input Connectors DVI-I, DVI-D

Plug & Play DDC Ci

USB powered hub option USB (1 up, 2 down)

Mac Compatibility O

Power On Mode 85 W (Max)

DPMS Mode < 5W

Type Built-in

Multimedia Speakers N/A

Wall-Mount VESA 100 mm

TCO TCO 99

Cabinet Color Black

Other include accessories Calibrator, Hood

Dimension Set(W*H*D)(mm) (with Stand) 448 x 390.8 x 220

Set(W*H*D)(mm) (w/o Stand) 448 x 358.5 x 89

Packing(W*H*D)(mm) 565 x 261 x 491

Weight Set(kg) 7.6

Packing(kg) 10.2

Special Features MagicRotation, Natural Color Expert,

114% Gamut

Stand Type HAS

Function Height Adjustable Pivot

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