Samsung SyncMaster 913N User Manual
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  • Page 1 SyncMaster 913N/915N/912T...
  • Page 2 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. Do not use a damaged or loose plug.
  • Page 3 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. An improper ground may cause electric shock or equipment damage. Do not excessively bend the plug and wire nor place heavy objects upon them, which could cause damage.
  • Page 4 Install the monitor base in a showcase or shelf so that the end of the base does not project beyond the showcase or shelf. Dropping the product may cause damage to the product or personal injury. Set down the monitor carefully. The monitor could be damaged or broken.
  • Page 5 If the connector between the plug and the pin is dusty or dirty, clean it properly with a dry cloth. A dirty connector can cause an electric shock or fire. Contact the Service Center or Customer Center for interior cleaning once a year.
  • Page 6 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. This may cause a breakdown, electric shock or fire due to damage to the cable.
  • Page 7 15 inch - 1024 X 768 17,19 inch - 1280 X 1024 Watching the monitor continuously at a too close angle may result in eyesight damage. To ease eye strain, take at least a five-minute break after every hour of using the monitor.
  • Page 8 Please make sure the following items are included with your monitor. If any items are missing, Unpacking Option 1 Monitor & Simple stand Option 2 Monitor & Pivot stand Manual SyncMaster 913N SyncMaster 913N SyncMaster 913N contact your dealer. Bottom Warranty Card User's Guide,...
  • Page 9 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 10 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. Adjust buttons [ Activates a highlighted menu item. Enter button [ ] Auto button Use this button for auto adjustment.
  • Page 11 Please make sure the following items are included with your monitor. If any items are missing, Unpacking Monitor & Simple stand Manual Quick Setup Guide Cable D-Sub Cable SyncMaster 915N contact your dealer. Bottom User's Guide, Warranty Card Monitor Driver, (Not available in all Natural Color software, locations)
  • Page 12 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 13 PowerSaver described in the manual for further information regarding power saving functions. For energy conservation, turn your monitor OFF when it is not needed, or when leaving it unattended for long periods. Rear (The configuration at the back of the monitor may vary from product to product.) 1.
  • Page 14 Please make sure the following items are included with your monitor. If any items are missing, Unpacking Monitor & Pivot stand Manual Quick Setup Guide Cable D-Sub Cable SyncMaster 912T SyncMaster 912T contact your dealer. User's Guide, Warranty Card Monitor Driver, (Not available in all Natural Color software, locations)
  • Page 15 Front Opens the OSD menu. Also use to exit the OSD menu or return to Menu button [ ] the previous menu. MagicBright is a new feature providing optimum viewing MagicBright button environment depending on the contents of the image you are watching.
  • Page 16 Auto button Use this button for auto adjustment. Power button Use this button for turn the monitor on and off. This light glows green during normal operation, and blinks green Power indicator once as the monitor saves your adjustments. PowerSaver described in the manual for further information regarding power saving functions.
  • Page 17 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 signal cable to the 15-pin, D-sub connector on the back of your monitor. Connected to a Macintosh.
  • Page 18 SyncMaster 913N / 915N Monitor Assembly 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 19 Simple stand A. Monitor B. Mounting interface pad 1. Turn off your monitor and unplug its power cord. 2. Lay the LCD monitor face-down on a flat surface with a cushion beneath it to protect the screen. 3. Remove four screws and then remove the Stand from the LCD monitor. 4.
  • Page 20 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 signal cable to the 15-pin, D-sub connector on the back of your monitor. Using the DVI (Digital) connector on the video card.
  • Page 21 Pivot Stand Attaching a base This monitor accepts a 100 mm x 100 mm VESA-compliant mounting interface pad. A. Monitor B. Mounting interface pad 1. Turn off your monitor and unplug its power cord. 2. Lay the LCD monitor face-down on a flat surface with a cushion beneath it to protect the screen.
  • Page 22 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.samsungusa.com/monitor http://www.sec.co.kr/monitor http://www.samsungmonitor.com.cn/ Windows ME 1. Insert CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Click "Windows ME Driver".
  • Page 23 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/. 5. Monitor driver installation is completed. Windows XP When prompted by the operating system for the monitor driver, insert the CD-ROM included with this monitor.
  • Page 24 4. Click the "Properties" button on the "Monitor" tab and select "Driver" tab. 5. Click "Update Driver.." and select "Install from a list or.." then click "Next" button. 6. Select "Don't search ,I will.." then click "Next" and then click "Have disk". 7.
  • Page 25 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 26 1. Click "Start" , "Setting" , "Control Panel". 2. Double click the "Display" Icon. 3. Choose the "Settings" tab and then click "Advanced..". 4. Choose "Monitor". Case1: If the "Properties" button is inactive, it means your monitor is properly configured. Please stop installation Case2: If the "Properties"...
  • Page 27 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 28 1. Use this button for open the on-screen menu and exits from the menu screen or closes screen adjustment menu. 2. This buttons allows you to adjust items in the menu. 3. This buttons allows you to adjust items in the menu. 4.
  • Page 29 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 30 Brightness Menu Brightness 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 H-Position V-Position Color Reset H-Position V-Position Transparency Display Time...
  • Page 31 Menu Adjust the Brightness. Direct Access Feature : When OSD is not on the screen, Brightness Push the button to adjust brightness. Contrast Adjust the Contrast. Color Menu The tone of the color can be changed and one of four Color Tone modes can be selected - Cool, normal, Warm and Custom.
  • Page 32 Select one of three pre-defined gammas. Gamma 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. If the noise persists even after Fine tuning, repeat it after adjusting the Fine frequency (clock speed).
  • Page 33 Menu Description Play/Stop Follow these steps to change the language used in the menu. You can choose one of seven languages. (English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Swedish, Russian) Language Note:The language chosen affects only the language of the OSD. It has no effect on any software running on the computer.
  • Page 34 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 35 1. Use this button for open the on-screen menu and exits from the menu screen or closes screen adjustment menu. 2. This buttons allows you to adjust items in the menu. 3. This buttons allows you to adjust items in the menu. 4.
  • Page 36 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. (Available in analog Mode Only) AUTO To make the automatic adjustment function sharper, execute the 'AUTO'...
  • Page 37 - four different modes(Custom/Text/Internet/Entertain) Brightness Menu Brightness Adjust Brightness. Source Menu Source Selects the Video signal while the OSD is off. Brightness 1. Picture Description Description Contrast...
  • Page 38 Color Tone 2. Color Coarse 3. Image Language 4. OSD Auto Source 5. Setup 6. Information Picture Menu Adjust the Brightness. Brightness Direct Access Feature : When OSD is not on the screen, Push the button to adjust brightness. Adjust the Contrast. Contrast Color Color Control...
  • Page 39 Menu The tone of the color can be changed and one of four Color Tone modes can be selected - Cool, normal, Warm and Custom. Follow these steps to adjust individual R,G,B color Color Control balance. Gamma Select one of three pre-defined gammas. Image Menu Removes noise such as vertical stripes.
  • Page 40 Removes noise such as horizontal stripes. If the noise persists even after Fine tuning, repeat it after adjusting the Fine frequency (clock speed). (Available in analog Mode Only) Sharpness Follow these instuction to change the clearance of image. Follow these instructions to change the horizontal position of the monitor's entire display.
  • Page 41 Setup Menu Select Auto Source for the monitor to automatically select Auto Source the signal source. Image parameters are replaced with the factory default Image Reset values. Color parameters are replaced with the factory default Color Reset values. Information Menu Description Description Play/Stop...
  • Page 42 Shows a video source, display mode on the OSD screen. Information...
  • Page 43 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 44 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 InstallShield Wizard window appears, click "Next." 5. Select "I agree to the terms of the license agreement" to accept the terms of use.
  • Page 45 6. Choose a folder to install the MagicTune program. 7. Click "Install." 8. The "Installation Status" window appears.
  • Page 46 9. Click "Finish." 10. When the installation is complete, the MagicTune 2.5 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. 11.
  • Page 47: System Requirements

    12. The following error message indicates that the system is using a video card that is not supported by MagicTune. Installation Problems The installation of MagicTune™ 2.5 can be affected by such factors as the video card, motherboard and the network environment.
  • Page 48: Button Tab Definition

    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 Program may not operate normally.
  • Page 49: Color Tab Definition

    Allows the user to adjust the screen settings to the desired values. Brightness Contrast Resolution Makes the entire screen brighter or darker. The detailed data of the images in the dark Brightness areas can be lost if the brightness is not adjusted to the proper level. Adjust the brightness for best viewing conditions.
  • Page 50: Image Tab Definition

    Color Tone Color Control Calibration The tone of the color can be changed. Color Tone Warm - Normal - Cool Custom Adjusts of the monitor image color. You can change the monitor color to your desired color. Color Control R- G - B The process through which the colors of your choice are optimized and maintained.
  • Page 51: Option Tab Definition

    Image Setup Position Fine : Removes noise such as horizontal stripes. If the noise persists even after Fine tuning, repeat it after adjusting the frequency (clock speed). Image Setup Coarse : Removes noise such as vertical stripes. Coarse adjustment may move the screen image area. You may relocate it to the center using the Horizontal Control menu.
  • Page 52: Support Tab Definition

    Enable task tray menu . - To access the MagicTune menus, click the icon on the [task tray menu]. The menus are not displayed if the [Enable System Tray] is deselected in Preferences [Options] ' [Basic Settings]. Select Language - The language chosen affects only the language of the OSD. Source Select Analog Digital...
  • Page 53: 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 54 Press "Preview" button on the Color Calibration. The above picture will be shown. 1. Press "View Calibrated" button to see the calibration effect which you adjusted. 2. Press "View Uncalibrated" button to see the original image.
  • Page 55 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 XP, go to [Control Panel] in the [Start] menu.
  • Page 56: Troubleshooting

    Overview Installation OSD Mode Troubleshooting MagicTune may not work in case monitor is replaced or driver of graphic card is updated while MagicTune is operating. If so, please restart the system. Check when MagicTune does not function properly. * MagicTune feature is found only on PC (VGA) with Window OS that supports Plug and Play. * To check whether your PC is available for MagicTune feature, follow the steps below (When Windows is XP);...
  • Page 57 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 No images on the Is the power cord connected screen.
  • Page 58 Set the video card by referring to the video card manual. Install the monitor driver according to the Driver Installation Instructions. Install the monitor driver according to the Driver Installation Instructions. Download the latest program. The program can be downloaded from the http://www.samsung.com/.
  • Page 59 5. If you have problems in installing the adapter (video) driver, boot the computer in Safe Mode, remove the Display Adapter at the "Control Panel→System→Device Administrator" and then reboot the computer to reinstall the adapter (video) driver. If problems repeatedly occur, Q &...
  • Page 60 Warning Messages If there is something wrong with the input signal, a message appears on the screen or the screen goes blank although the power indicator LED is still on. The message may indicate that the monitor is out of scan range or that you need to check the signal cable. Environment The location and the position of the monitor may influence the quality and other features of the monitor.
  • Page 61 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 No images on the Is the power cord connected screen.
  • Page 62 There is no image on the screen. Is the power indicator on the monitor blinking at 1 second intervals? Connected using the DVI cable? The screen shows Is the screen displaying only one strange colors or just color as if looking at the screen black and white.
  • Page 63 Install the monitor driver according to the Download the latest program. The program can be downloaded from the http://www.samsung.com/. contact an authorized service Answer Frequency can be changed by reconfiguring the video card. Note that video card support can vary, depending on the version of the driver used.
  • Page 64 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. Turn on the monitor. If the monitor is functioning properly, you will see a box in the illustration below. This box appears during normal operation if the video cable becomes disconnected or damaged.
  • Page 65 General General Model Name SyncMaster 913N LCD Panel Size 19" Diagonal Display area 376.32 (H) x 301.056 (V) Pixel Pitch 0.294mm (H) x 0.294mm (V) Type a-si TFT active matrix Synchronization Horizontal 30 ~ 81 kHz Vertical 56 ~ 75 Hz Display Color 16,194,277 Colors Resolution...
  • Page 66 ENERGY STAR Power saving mode EPA/ENERGY 2000 Green Green, Blinking Less than 1W (Off-mode) ® Partner, SAMSUNG has determined that this ® Power Switch off Black Less than 1W (120Vac) ® compliant and ENERGY2000 guidelines for energy efficiency.
  • Page 67 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 68 General General Model Name SyncMaster 915N LCD Panel Size 19" Diagonal Display area 376.32 (H) x 301.056 (V) Pixel Pitch 0.294mm (H) x 0.294mm (V) Type a-si TFT active matrix Synchronization Horizontal 30 ~ 81 kHz Vertical 56 ~ 75 Hz Display Color 16,194,277 Colors Resolution...
  • Page 69 ENERGY STAR Preset Timing Modes Power saving mode EPA/ENERGY 2000 Green Green, Blinking Less than 1W (Off-mode) ® Partner, SAMSUNG has determined that this ® Power Switch off Black Less than 1W (120Vac) ® compliant and ENERGY2000 guidelines for energy efficiency.
  • Page 70 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 71 General General Model Name SyncMaster 912T LCD Panel Size 19" Diagonal Display area 376.32 (H) x 301.056 (V) Pixel Pitch 0.294mm (H) x 0.294mm (V) Type a-si TFT active matrix Synchronization Horizontal 30 ~ 81 kHz Vertical 56 ~ 75 Hz Display Color 16,777,219 Colors Resolution...
  • Page 72 EPA/ENERGY (Power button) 2000 Green, Blinking Black Less than 1W Less than 1W (Off-mode) (120Vac) ® compliant and ENERGY2000 ® Partner, SAMSUNG has determined that this ® guidelines for energy efficiency. Power off (Power Switch) (option) Black Less than 0W...
  • Page 73 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 74 Service The address and phone number of the company can be changed without previous notice. AUSTRALIA : Samsung Electronics Australia Pty Ltd. Customer Response Centre 7 Parkview Drive, Homebush Bay NSW 2127 Tel : 1300 362 603 http://www.samsung.com.au/ BRAZIL : Samsung Eletronica da Amazonia Ltda.
  • Page 75 Tel: 01-55-5747-5100 / 01-800-726-7864 Fax: 01-55-5747-5202 / 01-800-849-1743 RFC: SEM950215S98 http://www.samsung.com.mx/ IMPORTADO POR: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS MÉXICO. S.A. de C.V. Vía Lopez Portillo No. 6, Col. San Fco. Chilpan Tultitlán, Estado de México, C.P. 54940 Tel: 01-55-5747-5100 / 01-800-726-7864 EXPORTADO POR: Samsung Electronics CO.,LTD.
  • Page 76 Tel. 214 148 114/100 Fax. 214 148 133/128 Free Line 800 220 120 http://www.samsung.pt/ SOUTH AFRICA : Samsung Electronics,5 Libertas Road, Somerset Office Park, Bryanston Ext 16. Po Box 70006, Bryanston,2021, South Africa Tel : 0027-11-549-1621 Fax : 0027-11-549-1629 http://www.samsung.co.za/...
  • Page 77 < European Service Center & National Service > Stafford Park 12 Telford, Shropshire, TF3 3BJ Tel. : (0870) 242 0303 Fax. : (01952) 292 033 http://samsungservice.co.uk/ U.S.A. : Samsung Electronics America Service Division 400 Valley Road, Suite 201 Mount Arlington, NJ 07856 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864) http://samsungusa.com/monitor/...
  • Page 78 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 79 Federal Communications Commission. It is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402, Stock Number 004-000-00345-4. The party responsible for product compliance: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD America QA Lab of Samsung 3351 Michelson Drive, Suite #290, Irvine, CA92612 USA Tel) 949-975-7310...
  • Page 80 MPR II Compliance This monitor complies with SWEDAC(MPR II) recommendations for reduced electric and magnetic fields. European Notice(Europe Only) Products with the CE marking comply with the EMC Directive(89/336/EEC), (92/31/EEC), (93/68/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community.
  • Page 81 climate-influencing emissions, radioactive waste, etc.) it is vital to conserve energy. Electronic equipment in offices consumes an enormous amount of energy, since it is often routinely left running continuously. What does labelling involve? This product meets the requirements for the TCO'95 scheme, which provides for international environmental labelling of monitors.
  • Page 82 CFCs (freons) are sometimes used for washing printed circuit boards and in the manufacturing of expanded foam for packaging. CFCs break down ozone and thereby damage the ozone layer in the stratosphere, causing increased reception on Earth of ultraviolet light with consequent increased risks of skin cancer (malignant melanoma).
  • Page 83 Flame retardants Flame retardants are present in printed circuit boards, cables, wires, casings and housings. Their purpose is to prevent, or at least to delay the spread of fire. Up to 30% of the plastic in a computer casing can consist of flame retardant substances. Most flame retardants contain bromine or chloride, and those flame retardants are chemically related to another group of environmental toxins, PCBs.
  • Page 84 For recycling information for TCO'03 certified monitors, for the residents in the following countries, please contact the company corresponding to your region of residence. For those who reside in other countries, please contact a nearest local Samsung dealer for recycling information for the products to be treated in environmentally acceptable way.
  • Page 85 Mercury Statement (LCD Monitor, LCD TV, DLP Projection TV, Projector for USA only) LAMP(S) INSIDE THIS PRODUCT CONTAIN MERCURY AND MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF ACCORDING TO LOCAL, STATE OR FEDERAL LAWS For details see lamprecycle.org, eiae.org, or call 1-800-Samsung...
  • Page 86 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 87 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.

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