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Samsung SyncMaster 731BA Owner's Manual

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SyncMaster 731BA / 931BA
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  • Page 1 SyncMaster 731BA / 931BA Install drivers Install programs...
  • Page 2 Notation Failure to follow directions noted by this symbol could result in bodily harm or damage to the 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 active screen mode..
  • Page 3 Do not pull the plug out by the wire nor touch the plug with wet hands. This may cause electric shock or fire. Use only a properly grounded plug and receptacle. An improper ground may cause electric shock or equipment damage. Insert the power plug firmly so that it does not come loose.
  • Page 4 Installation Be sure to contact an authorized Service Center, when installing your monitor in a location with heavy dust, high or low temperatures, high humidity, and exposed to chemical substances and where it operates for 24 hours such as at airports, train stations etc.

  • Page 5: Cleaning And Use

    Do not install the product in places with poor ventilation, for instance, a bookshelf, closet, etc. Any increase in the internal temperature may cause fire. Put down the monitor carefully. Failing to do so may damage the monitor. Do not place the monitor face down. This may damage the TFT-LCD surface.
  • Page 6 Do not spray water or detergent directly onto the monitor. This may cause damage, electric shock or fire. Use the recommended detergent with a smooth cloth. If the connector between the plug and the pin is dusty or dirty, clean it properly using a dry cloth.
  • Page 7 If your monitor does not operate normally - in particular, if there are any unusual sound or smell coming from it - unplug it immediately and This may cause electric shock or fire. Keep the product away from places exposed to oil, smoke or moisture; do not install inside a vehicle.
  • Page 8 This may cause an explosion or fire. Never insert anything metallic into the monitor openings. This may cause electric shock, fire or injury. Do not insert metal objects such as chopsticks, wire and tools or inflammable objects such as paper or matches into the vent, headphone port or AV ports or etc. This may cause electric shock or fire.
  • Page 9 Failure to disconnect cables may damage it and cause fire or electric shock. Place the product out of children's reach, as they could damage by hanging onto it. A falling product may cause injury to the person or even fatality. When not using the product for an extended period of time, keep the product unplugged.
  • Page 10 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. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate this from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources.

  • Page 11: Product Information (Image Retention Free)

    PRODUCT INFORMATION (Image Retention Free) LCD Monitors and TVs may have an image retention when switching from one image to another especially after displaying a stationary image for a long time. This guide is to demonstrate a correct usage of LCD products in order to protect them from Image retention.
  • Page 12 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 13: Package Contents

    Features Anion Monitor The anion generator emits up to 50,000 anions. The anion monitor emits up to 50,000 anions, which is equal to the number of anions emitted by 40 sanseverias, which generate the most anions among plants. Anion Off/On Selecting 'Off/On' Anion is possible through the OSD.

  • Page 14: Your Monitor

    Monitor With Stand Monitor & Simple stand Manual Warranty Card User's Guide, Monitor Driver, Quick Setup Guide (Not available in all Natural Color software, locations) MagicTune™ software Cable Dedicated Anion Cleaning Power Cord D-sub Cable Brush Sold separately DVI Cable Your Monitor Front...
  • Page 15 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 16 Enter button [ ] / Activates a highlighted menu item. / SOURCE button Push the 'SOURCE', then selects the video signal while the OSD is off. (When the source button is pressed to change the input mode, a message appears in the upper left of the screen displaying the current mode -- analog or digital input signal.) If you select the digital mode, you must connect your monitor to the graphic card's DVI port using the DVI cable.

  • Page 17: Connecting Cables

    Connecting Cables 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. Use a connection appropriate for your computer. Using the D-sub (Analog) connector on the video card. - Connect the signal cable to the 15-pin, D-sub port on the back of your monitor.
  • Page 18 Monitor Assembly This monitor accepts a 75 mm x 75 mm VESA-compliant mounting interface pad. Attaching a Base A. Monitor B. Mounting interface pad (Sold separately) Turn off your monitor and unplug its power cord. Lay the LCD monitor face-down on a flat surface with a cushion beneath it to protect the screen.

  • Page 19: Monitor Driver

    Choose your monitor model in the model list, then click the "OK" button. If you can see following message window, then click the "Continue Anyway" button. Then click the ® "OK" button (Microsoft Windows :http://www.samsung.com/ (Worldwide) http://www.samsung.com/monitor (U.S.A) http://www.sec.co.kr/monitor (Korea) http://www.samsungmonitor.com.cn/...
  • Page 20 This monitor driver is under certifying MS logo, and this installation doesn't damage your system. The certified driver will be posted on Samsung Monitor homepage http://www.samsung.com/ Monitor driver installation is completed. Installing the Monitor Driver (Manual) Windows XP Windows 2000 Windows ME ®...
  • Page 21 If you can see following "Message" window, then click the "Continue Anyway" button. Then click the "OK" button. This monitor driver is under certifying MS logo, and this installation doesn't damage your system. The certified driver will be posted on Samsung Monitor homepage http://www.samsung.com/ Click the "Close" button then click the "OK" button continually.
  • Page 22 Monitor driver installation is completed. ® ® Microsoft Windows 2000 Operating System When you can see "Digital Signature Not Found" on your monitor, follow these steps. Choose the "OK" button on the "Insert disk" window. Click the "Browse" button on the "File Needed" window. Choose A:(D:\Driver) then click the "Open"...

  • Page 23: Natural Color

    Natural Color S/W is the very solution for this problem. It is a color administration system developed by Samsung Electronics in association with Korea Electronics & Telecommunications Preset Timing Modes in the user guide.

  • Page 24: Installation

    Research Institute (ETRI). This is only available for Samsung monitors and ensures that the color of the images on the monitor are the same as the printed or scanned images. For more information, refer to Help (F1) in the software program.
  • Page 25 Hardware 32MB Memory above 60MB Hard disk space above * For more information, visit the MagicTune™ website. 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.

  • Page 26: Control Buttons

    Control Buttons [MENU / ] Opens the OSD menu. Also use to exit the OSD menu or return to the previous menu. ] These buttons allow you to adjust items in the menu. [ ] Press this button to activate a highlighted menu item. [AUTO] When the 'AUTO' button is pressed, the Auto Adjustment screen appears as shown in the animated screen on the center.
  • Page 27 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 Analog signal. The values of fine, coarse and position are adjusted automatically. (Available in Analog mode only) To make the automatic adjustment function sharper, execute the 'AUTO' function AUTO...
  • Page 28 Menu After pushing the "MENU" button more than 5 seconds, OSD function is locked (unlocked). OSD Lock & Unlock You can also adjust the brightness and contrast of the monitor with the OSD adjustment locking feature. MagicBright™ Description...
  • Page 29 Menu Push the MagicBright™ button to circle through available preconfigured modes. MagicBright™ - Six different modes (Custom/Text/Internet/Game/Sport/Movie) Brightness Menu Brightness When OSD is not on the screen, push the button to adjust brightness. SOURCE Description Description...

  • Page 30: Osd Function

    Menu SOURCE Selects the Video signal while the OSD is off. (Analog/Digital) OSD Function Picture Brightness Color MagicColor Image Coarse Language Setup Auto Source Information Picture Description Contrast Color Tone Color Control Gamma Fine Sharpness H-Position H-Position V-Position Transparency Image Reset Color Reset Anion V-Position...
  • Page 31 Menu You can use the on-screen menus to change the brightness according to personal preference. Direct Access Feature : When OSD is not on the screen, Brightness push the button to adjust brightness. >> Click here to see an animation clip →...
  • Page 32 Menu MagicColor is a new technology that Samsung has exclusively developed to improve digital image and to display natural color more clearly without disturbing image quality. Returns to the original mode. Demo The screen before applying MagicColor appears MagicColor on the right and the screen after applying MagicColor appears on the left.
  • Page 33 menu. Coarse → → MENU Removes noise such as horizontal stripes. If the noise persists even after fine tuning, repeat it after Fine adjusting the frequency (clock speed). → → MENU Changes the clearance of image. Sharpness → → MENU Changes the horizontal position of the monitor's entire display.
  • Page 34 appears on your monitor. V-Position → → MENU Change the transparency of the background of the OSD. Transparency → → MENU The menu will be automatically turned off if no adjustments are made for a ceAnionin time period. You can set the amount of time the menu will wait before it is Display Time turned off.
  • Page 35 Menu Description Shows a video source, display mode on the OSD screen. Information → MENU...

  • Page 36: Check List

    Check List Before calling for assistance, check the information in this section to see if you can remedy any problems yourself. If you do need assistance, please call the Symptom Check List No images on the Is the power cord screen.
  • Page 37 indicator on the monitor blinking at 1 second intervals? Connected using the DVI cable? I cannot see the Have you locked On Screen the On Screen Display. Display (OSD) Menu to prevent changes? The screen shows Is the screen strange colors or displaying only one just black and color as if looking at...
  • Page 38 Some graphic cards may not support your monitor. 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 Reboot the computer after installing the program for the first time.
  • Page 39 How can I set the Power Saving function? How can I clean the outer case/LCD Panel? Self-Test 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 Turn off both your computer and the monitor.
  • Page 40 Environment The location and the position of the monitor may influence the quality and other features of the monitor. If there are any sub woofer speakers near the monitor, unplug and relocate the woofer to another room. Remove all electronic devices such as radios, fans, clocks and telephones that are within 3 feet (one meter) of the monitor.
  • Page 41 SyncMaster 731BA Specifications General Model Name SyncMaster 731BA 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) Synchronization Horizontal 30 ~ 81 kHz Vertical 56 ~ 75 Hz Display Color...
  • Page 42 15pin to 15pin D-sub cable, Detachable, DVI-D to DVI-D connector, Detachable,(Option) Dimensions (W x H x D) / Weight 380.0 x 325.0 x 57.3 mm / 14.9 x 12.8 x 2.2 inch (Without Stand) / 3.25 kg 380.0 x 384.8 x 202.2 mm / 15.0 x 15.1 x 7.9 inch (With Stand) / 3.75 kg VESA Mounting Interface 75 mm x 75 mm (for use with Specialty(Arm) Mounting hardware.) Environmental considerations...

  • Page 43: Preset Timing Modes

    VESA, 1152 x 864 67.500 Normal Operation Anion 'Off' Blue Black Less than 34 W ® compliant and ENERGY2000 ® Partner, SAMSUNG has determined that this ® guidelines for energy efficiency. Vertical Pixel Clock Frequency (Hz) 66.667 30.240 74.551 57.284 75.062...
  • Page 44 VESA 1280 x 960 60.000 VESA, 1280 x 63.981 1024 VESA, 1280 x 79.976 1024 Horizontal Frequency The time to scan one line connecting the right edge to the left edge of the screen horizontally is called the Horizontal Cycle and the inverse number of the Horizontal Cycle is called the Horizontal Frequency.Unit : kHz Vertical Frequency Like a fluorescent lamp, the screen has to repeat the same image many...
  • Page 45 SyncMaster 931BA Specifications General Model Name SyncMaster 931BA 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) Synchronization Horizontal 30 ~ 81 kHz Vertical 56 ~ 75 Hz Display Color...
  • Page 46 15pin to 15pin D-sub cable, Detachable, DVI-D to DVI-D connector, Detachable,(Option) Dimensions (W x H x D) / Weight 422.7 x 360.2 x 62.5 mm / 16.6 x 14.1 x 2.4 inch (Without Stand) / 4.8 kg 422.7 x 427.9 x 219.3 mm / 16.6 x 16.8 x 8.6 inch (With Stand) / 5.5 kg VESA Mounting Interface 75 mm x 75 mm (for use with Specialty(Arm) Mounting hardware.) Environmental considerations...
  • Page 47 VESA, 1152 x 864 67.500 Normal Operation Anion 'Off' Blue Black Less than 38 W ® compliant and ENERGY2000 ® Partner, SAMSUNG has determined that this ® guidelines for energy efficiency. Vertical Pixel Clock Frequency (Hz) 66.667 30.240 74.551 57.284 75.062...
  • Page 48 VESA 1280 x 960 60.000 VESA, 1280 x 63.981 1024 VESA, 1280 x 79.976 1024 Horizontal Frequency The time to scan one line connecting the right edge to the left edge of the screen horizontally is called the Horizontal Cycle and the inverse number of the Horizontal Cycle is called the Horizontal Frequency.Unit : kHz Vertical Frequency Like a fluorescent lamp, the screen has to repeat the same image many...
  • Page 49 Contact SAMSUNG WORLDWIDE If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center. North America U.S.A 1-800-SAMSUNG (7267864) CANADA 1-800-SAMSUNG (7267864) MEXICO 01-800-SAMSUNG (7267864) Latin America ARGENTINE 0800-333-3733 BRAZIL 4004-0000 CHILE 800-726-7864 (SAMSUNG)
  • Page 50 030-6227 515 3260 SAMSUNG(7267864) FRANCE (€ 0,15/min) GERMANY 01805 - 121213 (€ 0,14/Min) HUNGARY 06-80-SAMSUNG (7267864) ITALIA 800 SAMSUNG (7267864) LUXEMBURG 0032 (0)2 201 24 18 NETHERLANDS 0900 20 200 88 (€ 0,10/Min) NORWAY 815-56 480 POLAND 0 801 801 881...
  • Page 51 TAIWAN 0800-329-999 VIETNAM 1 800 588 889 Middle East & Africa SOUTH AFRICA 0860 7267864 (SAMSUNG) 800SAMSUNG (7267864) U.A.E 8000-4726 Terms Dot Pitch The image on a monitor is composed of red, green and blue dots. The closer the dots, the higher the resolution.

  • Page 52: For Better Display

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  • Page 53 MÉXICO 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. 416, Mae tan-3dong, Yeongtong - gu, Suwon City, Gyeonggi-do Korea...

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