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The multimedia aspect of the Samsung SyncMaster 152MP TFT-LCD Monitor really comes to light when the unit is flipped on its rear to reveal a multitude of ports. On the left side of the 152MP are RCA composite type connections for Left/Right Audio, Video-In and S-Video. The S-Video port can be used an alternative source to standard VGA, which makes this unit perfect for dual monitor display setups provided that your video card supports this feature. In the middle of the unit is yet another set of ports which consist of DC Power, PC VGA-In (15-pin connector), PC Stereo (audio port for internal speakers), and Component Connections. The AV and Component Connections are perfect to attaching this unit to a standard VCR, DVD Player or Digital TV unit.

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The SyncMaster 152MP TFT-LCD Monitor can be purchased as a stand alone product, but as an add-on feature Samsung has developed a TV Tuner module that works on the 151MP, 152MP, 171MP and 172MP. The TV Tuner module supports a maximum of 128 channels and is NTSC compatible. For consumers who are overseas, a PAL version of the same module is also available.

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Installation of the TV Tuner Module is very straightforward and can be completed in a matter of minutes. On the back of the 152MP is a removable compartment designed specifically for the installation of this module. The TV Tuner module has a pass-through 15-pin VGA connector that plugs into the back of the 152MP. Once the module is installed, all that remains is to tighten two locking screws to secure the unit in place. The last step is to attach a coax cable from any cable outlet and secure it to the bottom of the TV Tuner Module.

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Once powered up, by pressing the menu button on the base of the monitor brings up the On Screen Display. The menu system for the 152MP is well designed, easy to navigate and covers all the basic settings such as vertical and horizontal positioning, image size, volume adjustment, auto tuning, PIP, V-Chip channel protection as well as brightness and contrast settings. The same settings can also be manipulated using a silver coloured remote control that is also packaged with the unit.