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Samsung syncmaster 920Nx Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 SyncMaster 911N/920N/920Nx/901N/701N...
  • Page 2 Notational Failure to follow directions noted by this symbol could result in bodily harm or damage to equipment. Prohibited Do not disassemble Do not touch Power When not used for extended period of time, set your computer to DPMS. If using a screen saver, set it to the active screen mode. Important to read and understand at all times Disconnect the plug from the outlet Grounding to prevent an electric shock...
  • Page 3 Do not use a damaged or loose plug. This may cause an electric shock or fire. Do not pull the plug out by the wire nor touch the plug with wet hands. This may cause an electric shock or fire. Use only a properly grounded plug and receptacle.
  • Page 4 Do not drop the monitor when moving it. This may cause damage to the product or human body. Install the monitor base in a showcase or shelf so that the end of the base does not protrude from the showcase or shelf. Dropping the product may cause damage to the product or personal injury.
  • Page 5 Do not place the monitor face down. The TFT-LCD surface may be damaged. Installing a wall bracket must be done by a qualified professional. Installation by unqualified personnel may result in injury. Always use the mounting device specified in the owner's manual. When installing the product, make sure to keep it away from the wall (more than 10cm/4inch ) for ventilation purposes.

  • Page 6: Service Center

    Unplug the power cord from the power outlet and wipe the product using a soft, dry cloth. Do not use any chemicals such as wax, benzene, alcohol, thinners, insecticide, air freshener, lubricant or detergent. Contact the once a year. Keep the product's interior clean. Dust which has accumulated in the interior over an extended period of time may cause malfunction or fire.
  • Page 7 Do not try to move the monitor by pulling only the wire or the signal cable. This may cause a breakdown, electric shock or fire due to damage to the cable. Do not move the monitor right or left by pulling only the wire or the signal cable.
  • Page 8 Adjust the resolution and frequency to the levels appropriate for the model. Inappropriate resolution may cause undesirable picture quality. 17, 19 inch (43, 48 cm) - 1280 X 1024 Watching the monitor continuously at a too close angle may result in eyesight damage.
  • Page 9 Please make sure the following items are included with your monitor. If any items are missing, Contact a local dealer Unpacking Option 1 Monitor & Simple stand MagicRotation program can not be provided as Simple Stand does not support Pivot function. Option 2 Monitor &...
  • Page 10 Quick Setup Guide Cable D-Sub Cable Front MENU button [ ] Opens the OSD menu. Also use to exit the OSD menu or return to the previous menu. MagicBright button MagicBright is a new feature providing optimum viewing environment depending on the contents of the image you are watching.

  • Page 11: Brightness Button

    2) Text : Normal brightness 3) Internet : Medium brightness 4) Entertain : High brightness >>Click here to see an animation clip When OSD is not on the screen, push the button to adjust Brightness button [ ] brightness. Adjust items in the menu. 2,3.
  • Page 12 For using a locking device, contact where you purchase it. Connecting the Monitor for further information regarding cable connections.

  • Page 13: Monitor Assembly

    Connect the power cord for your monitor to the power port on the back of the monitor. Plug the power cord for the monitor into a nearby outlet. 2-1. Using the D-sub (Analog) connector on the video card. Connect the D-sub cable to the 15-pin, D-sub connector on the back of your monitor. Connected to a Macintosh.

  • Page 14: Attaching A Base

    Monitor and Bottom Pivot Stand A. Stand Stopper Attaching a Base This monitor accepts a 100 mm x 100 mm VESA-compliant mounting interface pad.

  • Page 15: Installing The Monitor Driver (Automatic)

    Follow the directions appropriate for the operating system you have. Prepare a blank disk and download the driver program file at the Internet web site shown here. Internet web site : http://www.samsung.com/ http://www.samsung.com/monitor http://www.sec.co.kr/monitor http://www.samsungmonitor.com.cn/ Windows ME 1.
  • Page 16 4. If you can see following message window, then click the "Continue Anyway" button. Then click "OK" button. This monitor driver is under certifying MS logo,and this installation don't damage your system.The certified driver will be posted on Samsung Monitor Homepage http://www.samsung.com/.
  • Page 17 Follow the directions appropriate for the operating system you have. Prepare a blank disk and download the driver program file at the Internet web site shown here. Internet web site : http://www.samsung.com/ http://www.samsung.com/monitor http://www.sec.co.kr/monitor http://www.samsungmonitor.com.cn/ ® ®...
  • Page 18 8. If you can see following "Message" window, then click the "Continue Anyway" button. Then click "OK" button. This monitor driver is under certified MS logo,and this installation doesn't damage your system.The certified driver will be posted on Samsung Monitor homepage. http://www.samsung.com/ 9. Click the "Close" button then click "OK" button continually.

  • Page 19: Microsoft ® Windows ® 2000 Operating System

    10. Monitor driver installation is completed. ® ® Microsoft Windows 2000 Operating System When you can see "Digital Signature Not Found" on your monitor, follow these steps. 1. Choose "OK" button on the "Insert disk" window. 2. Click the "Browse" button on the "File Needed" window. 3.

  • Page 20: Linux Operating System

    Samsung Electronics in association with Korea Electronics & Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI). This system is available only for Samsung monitors and makes the color of the images on the monitor the same as the printed or scanned images.
  • Page 21 Natural Color will be executed. Click Natural Color on the initial screen to install the Natural Color software. To install the program manually, insert the CD included with the Samsung monitor into the CD- ROM Drive, click the [Start] button of Windows and then select [Run...].
  • Page 22 SyncMaster 911N/920Nx/701N/901N 1. [ ]Use this button to open the on-screen menu and exit from the menu screen or close screen adjustment menu. 2. [ ]This button allows you to adjust items in the menu. 3. [ ]This button allows you to adjust items in the menu. 4.
  • Page 23 Menu When the 'AUTO' button is pressed, the auto adjustment screen appears as shown in the animated screen on the center. Auto adjustment allows the monitor to self-adjust to the incoming video signal. The values of fine, coarse and position are adjusted automatically. To make the automatic adjustment function sharper, execute the 'AUTO' AUTO function while the...
  • Page 24 Brightness Menu Brightness When OSD is not on the screen, push the button to adjust brightness. Brightness 1. Picture Color Tone 2. Color Coarse 3. Image Language 4. OSD Image Reset 5. Setup 6. Information Picture Description Contrast Color Control Gamma Fine Sharpness...
  • Page 25 Menu You can use the on-screen menus to change the brightness according to personal preference. Brightness Direct Access Feature : When OSD is not on the screen, Push the button to adjust brightness. You can use the on-screen menus to change the contrast Contrast according to personal preference.

  • Page 26: Gamma Mode

    Gamma correction changes the luminance of the colors with intermediate luminance. Gamma Mode 1 Mode 2 Mode 3 Image Menu Removes noise such as vertical stripes. Coarse Coarse adjustment may move the screen image area. You may relocate it to the center using the Horizontal Control menu. Removes noise such as horizontal stripes.

  • Page 27: Display Time

    Menu Description Play/Stop Change the language used in the menu. You can choose one of the seven languages. Language Note:The language chosen affects only the language of the OSD. It has no effect on any software running on the computer. You can change the horizontal position where the OSD H-Position menu appears on your monitor.

  • Page 28: Color Reset

    Menu Image parameters are replaced with the factory default Image Reset values. Color parameters are replaced with the factory default Color Reset values. Information Menu Shows a video source, display mode on the OSD screen. Information Description Description Play/Stop...
  • Page 29 1. [ ]Use this button to open the on-screen menu and exit from the menu screen or close screen adjustment menu. 2. [ ]This button allows you to adjust items in the menu. 3. [ ]This button allows you to adjust items in the menu. 4.
  • Page 30 Menu When the 'AUTO' button is pressed, the auto adjustment screen appears as shown in the animated screen on the center. Auto adjustment allows the monitor to self-adjust to the incoming video signal. The values of fine, coarse and position are adjusted automatically. To make the automatic adjustment function sharper, execute the 'AUTO' AUTO function while the...
  • Page 31 Brightness Menu Brightness When OSD is not on the screen, push the button to adjust brightness. Brightness 1. Picture Color Tone 2. Color Coarse 3. Image Language 4. OSD Image Reset 5. Setup 6. Information Picture Description Contrast Color Control Gamma Fine Sharpness...
  • Page 32 Menu You can use the on-screen menus to change the brightness according to personal preference. Brightness Direct Access Feature : When OSD is not on the screen, Push the button to adjust brightness. You can use the on-screen menus to change the contrast Contrast according to personal preference.
  • Page 33 Gamma correction changes the luminance of the colors with intermediate luminance. Gamma Mode 1 Mode 2 Mode 3 Image Menu Removes noise such as vertical stripes. Coarse Coarse adjustment may move the screen image area. You may relocate it to the center using the Horizontal Control menu. Removes noise such as horizontal stripes.
  • Page 34 Menu Description Play/Stop You can choose one of eight languages. Language Note:The language chosen affects only the language of the OSD. It has no effect on any software running on the computer. You can change the horizontal position where the OSD H-Position menu appears on your monitor.
  • Page 35 Menu Image parameters are replaced with the factory default Image Reset values. Color parameters are replaced with the factory default Color Reset values. Information Menu Shows a video source, display mode on the OSD screen. Information Description Description Play/Stop...

  • Page 36: What Is Magictune

    Overview Installation OSD Mode Overview What is MagicTune™? Monitor performance can vary due to the graphics card, host computer lighting conditions and other environmental factors. In order to get the best image on a monitor requires you to adjust it for your unique setting.

  • Page 37: Installation

    Color Overview Installation OSD Mode Uninstall Troubleshooting Calibration Installation 1. Insert the installation CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Click the MagicTune™ installation file. 3. Select installation Language, Click "Next". 4. When the Installation Shield Wizard window appears, click "Next." 5.
  • Page 38 6. Choose a folder to install the MagicTune™ program. 7. Click "Install." 8. The "Installation Status" window appears.

  • Page 39: System Requirements

    9. Click "Finish." 10. When the installation is complete, the MagicTune™ executable icon appears on your desktop. Double-click the icon to start the program. MagicTune™ execution icon may not appear depending on specification of computer system or monitor. If that happens, press F5 Key. Installation Problems The installation of MagicTune™...
  • Page 40 Windows™ 98 SE Windows™ Me Windows™ 2000 Windows™ XP Home Edition Windows™ XP Professional It is recommended using MagicTune™ in Windows™ 2000 or later. Hardware 32MB Memory above 25MB Hard disk space above * For more information, visit the MagicTune™ website...

  • Page 41: Osd Mode

    Overview Installation OSD Mode MagicTune™ allows for quick accurate tuning of the display with the ability to easily save and use monitor configurations that are best suited for you. OSD mode may appear inconsistent with the explanation in guidance book depending on specification of each monitor. When Pivot is functioning, part of MagicTune™...

  • Page 42: Color Tab Definition

    4. Custom: Although the values are carefully chosen by our engineers, the pre- configured values may not be comfortable to your eyes depending on your taste. If this is the case, adjust the Brightness and Contrast by using the OSD menu. Color Tab Definition Adjusts the "warmth"...

  • Page 43: Support Tab Definition

    Support Tab Definition Shows the Asset ID and the version number of the program, and allows you to use the Help feature. Visit the MagicTune™ website or click to open the Help files (User Manual) if you need any Help help installing or running MagicTune™.

  • Page 44: Color Calibration

    Overview Installation OSD Mode Color Calibration 1. Color Calibration Color Calibration guides you to get optimal color condition for your monitor. Proceed following 5steps for getting optimal monitor color condition . 1. Control "Brightness control bar" for matching the brightness of control patch and the brightness of background pattern 2.
  • Page 45 2. Press "View Uncalibrated" button to see the original image.
  • Page 46 Overview Installation OSD Mode Uninstall The MagicTune™ program can be removed only by using the "Add or Remove Programs" option of the Windows™ Control Panel. Perform the following steps remove MagicTune™. 1. Go to [Task Tray] ' [Start] ' [Settings] and select [Control Panel] in the menu. If the program runs on Windows™...

  • Page 47: Troubleshooting

    Products from other manufacturers may cause errors. Only Samsung products are able to support this feature. An error may occur even when your monitor is manufactured by Samsung but is out of date. Check if your monitor is able to support MagicTune™.
  • Page 48 As the Highlight program uses the communication lines, please exit the Highlight program before you can access MagicTune™. Some of Samsung CDT monitors support the Highlight feature. When using both the Highlight feature and MagicTune™ simultaneously, conflicts occur, which cause errors.
  • Page 49 Visit the MagicTune™ and download the installation software for MagicTune™ MAC. the graphic card, visit our website to check the compatible graphic card list provided. http://www.samsung.com/monitor/magicTune Download the latest program. The program can be downloaded http://www.samsung.com/monitor/magicTune...

  • Page 50: What Is Magicrotation

    This greatly improves the user's productivity allowing him the flexibility to switch between landscape and portrait modes. The MagicRotation Software from Samsung Electronics, Inc. provides the user with a rotation feature (0, 90, 180, 270 orientation) that facilitates the optimum utilization of computer display screen, better viewing and improved user productivity.
  • Page 51 Overview Installation Interface Uninstall Troubleshooting Installation 1. Insert the installation CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Click the MagicRotation installation file. 3. Select installation Language, Click "Next". 4. When the InstallShield Wizard window appears, click "Next." 5. Select "I accept the terms of the license agreement" to accept the terms of use.
  • Page 52 6. Choose a folder to install the MagicRotation program. 7. Click "Install." 8. The "Setup Status" window appears.

  • Page 53: Installation Problems

    9. Click "Finish." Have to reboot the system in order for the MagicRotation to work properly. 10. When the installation is complete, the MagicRotation executable icon appears on your desktop. Installation Problems The installation of MagicRotation can be affected by the factors such as video card, motherboard and the network environment.

  • Page 54: System Requirements

    movie files properly in 90, 180 and 270 orientations then do the following : Close the application. Select the Orientation (90, 180, 270) you want to view the application. Relaunch the application. In most cases this should fix the problem. 3.
  • Page 55 Overview Installation Interface When Rotation is functioning, portion of MagicTune™ program may not operate normally. AutoRotation : The screens display will automatically rotate when the monitor is rotated. To execute Auto Rotation, it should be done as below. Please install both MagicRotation and MagicTune™ 3.6 programs in your computer.
  • Page 56 Rotate to 90 : Display will be rotated 90 degrees from the current angle. Rotate to 180 : Display will be rotated 180 degrees from the current angle.
  • Page 57 Rotate to 270 : Display will be rotated 270 degrees from the current angle. Hot key : Hot Keys are available by default and can be changed by user. It can be assigned by user directly with keyboard after changing the existing HotKey .
  • Page 59 Overview Installation Interface Uninstall The MagicRotation program can be removed only by using the "Add/Remove Programs" option of the Windows Control Panel. Perform the following steps to remove MagicRotation. 1. Go to [Task Tray] ' [Start] ' [Settings] and select [Control Panel] in the menu. If the program runs on Windows™...

  • Page 60: Before You Call Technical Support

    Overview Installation Interface Troubleshooting Before You Call Technical Support MagicRotation Software works with the installed "Display Driver" supplied by your Graphic Card Vendor to provide screen rotation capabilities. If the installed "Display Driver" is working incorrectly or has bugs in it, then these bugs would still exist even after MagicRotation Software is installed.
  • Page 61 Check List Before calling for service, check the information in this section to see if you can remedy any problems yourself. If you do need assistance, please call Information section or contact your Symptom Check List No images on the Is the power cord screen.
  • Page 62 There is no image on the screen. Is the power indicator on the monitor blinking at 1 second intervals? The screen shows Is the screen displaying strange colors or just only one color as if looking black and white. at the screen through a cellophane paper? Have the screen colors become strange after...
  • Page 63 When you have a problem with the graphic card, visit our website to check the compatible graphic card list provided. http://www.samsung.com/monitor/magictune Download the latest program. The program can be downloaded http://www.samsung.com/monitor/magictune. contact an authorized Service Answer Frequency can be changed by reconfiguring the video card.

  • Page 64: Self-Test Feature Check

    Self-Test Feature Check Self-Test Feature Check Warning Messages Your monitor provides a self test feature that allows you to check whether your monitor is functioning properly. Self-Test Feature Check 1. Turn off both your computer and the monitor. 2. Unplug the video cable from the back of the computer. 3.
  • Page 65 In this case, check the computer for trouble.
  • Page 66 General General Model Name SyncMaster 911N / 920N / 920Nx / 901N LCD Panel Size 19" Diagonal (48 cm) Display area 376.32 mm (H) x 301.056 mm (V) Pixel Pitch 0.294 mm (H) x 0.294 mm (V) Type a-si TFT active matrix Synchronization Horizontal 30 ~ 81 kHz...

  • Page 67: Environmental Considerations

    ENERGY STAR Power saving mode EPA/ENERGY 2000 Green Green, Blinking Less than 1 W (Off-mode) ® Partner, SAMSUNG has determined that this ® Power Switch off Black Less than 1 W (120 Vac) ® compliant and ENERGY2000...

  • Page 68: Frequency (Khz)

    Preset Timing Modes If the signal transferred from the computer is the same as the following Preset Timing Modes, the screen will be adjusted automatically. However, if the signal differs, the screen may go blank while the power LED is on. Refer to the video card manual and adjust the screen as follows. Table 1.

  • Page 69: Power Consumption

    General General Model Name SyncMaster 701N LCD Panel Size 17" Diagonal (43 cm) Display area 337.92 mm (H) x 270.336 mm (V) Pixel Pitch 0.264 mm (H) x 0.264 mm (V) Type a-si TFT active matrix Synchronization Horizontal 30 ~ 81 kHz Vertical 56 ~ 75 Hz Display Color...
  • Page 70 ENERGY STAR Power saving mode EPA/ENERGY 2000 Green Green, Blinking Less than 1 W (Off-mode) ® Partner, SAMSUNG has determined that this ® Power Switch off Black Less than 1 W ( 120Vac/220 Vac ) ® compliant and ENERGY2000...
  • Page 71 Preset Timing Modes If the signal transferred from the computer is the same as the following Preset Timing Modes, the screen will be adjusted automatically. However, if the signal differs, the screen may go blank while the power LED is on. Refer to the video card manual and adjust the screen as follows. Table 1.
  • Page 72 Contact SAMSUNG WORLD-WIDE If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center. CANADA 1-800-SAMSUNG (7267864) MEXICO 01-800-SAMSUNG (7267864) U.S.A 1-800-SAMSUNG (7267864) ARGENTINE 0800-333-3733 BRAZIL 0800-124-421 CHILE 800-726-7864 (SAMSUNG) COSTA RICA 0-800-507-7267...
  • Page 73 JAPAN 0120-327-527 MALAYSIA 1800-88-9999 PHILIPPINES 1800-10-SAMSUNG (7267864) SINGAPORE 1800-SAMSUNG (7267864) THAILAND 1800-29-3232, 02-689-3232 TAIWAN 0800-329-999 VIETNAM 1 800 588 889 SOUTH AFRICA 0860 7267864 (SAMSUNG) U.A.E 800SAMSUNG (7267864) http://www.samsung.com/cz http://www.samsung.com/dk http://www.samsung.com/fi http://www.samsung.com/fr http://www.samsung.de http://www.samsung.com/hu http://www.samsung.com/it http://www.samsung.lu http://www.samsung.com/nl http://www.samsung.com/no http://www.samsung.com/pl http://www.samsung.com/pt http://www.samsung.com/sk...

  • Page 74: Horizontal Frequency

    Terms Dot Pitch The image on a monitor is composed of red, green and blue dots. The closer the dots, the higher the resolution. The distance between two dots of the same color is called the 'Dot Pitch'. Unit: mm Vertical Frequency The screen must be redrawn several times per second in order to create and display an image for the user.

  • Page 75: Information In This Document Is Subject To Change Without Notice

    Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is strictly forbidden. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material.

  • Page 76: Product Information (Image Retention Free)

    PRODUCT INFORMATION (Image Retention Free) LCD Monitors and TVs may have image retention when switching from one image to another especially after displaying a stationary image for a long time. This guide is to demonstrate correct usage of LCD products in order to protect them from Image retention.
  • Page 77 The best way to protect your monitor from Image retention is to set your PC or System to operate a Screen Saver program when you are not using it. Image retention may not occur when a LCD panel is operated under normal conditions. Normal conditions are defined as continuously changing video patterns.

  • Page 78: Correct Disposal Of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) - Europe Only

    Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) - Europe only (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be disposed with other household wastes at the end of its working life.

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