Samsung SyncMaster 920BW User Manual
Samsung SyncMaster 920BW User Manual

Samsung SyncMaster 920BW User Manual

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  • Page 1 Install drivers Install programs SyncMaster 940BW/941BW/920BW...
  • 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 an extended period of time, set your computer to DPMS. If using a screen saver, set it to the active screen mode.
  • Page 3 This may cause fire. Do not disconnect the power cord while using the monitor. A surge may be caused by the separation and may damage the monitor. Do not use the power cord when the connector or plug is dusty.
  • 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.
  • Page 5 The plastic packaging (bag) may cause suffocation if children play with Clean When cleaning the monitor case or the surface of the TFT-LCD screen, wipe with a slightly moistened, soft fabric. Do not spray water or detergent directly on the monitor.
  • Page 6 This may cause an electric shock or fire. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. If your monitor does not operate normally - in particular, if there are any unusual sounds or smells coming from it - unplug it immediately and...
  • Page 7 Failure to do so may cause an electric shock or fire. 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.
  • Page 8 Change the mode to energy save or set a screensaver to moving picture when you need to be away from the monitor for an extended period of time. Adjust the resolution and frequency to the levels appropriate for the model.
  • Page 9 Proper Seating Posture During Monitor Use Periodically take a 10 minute break every hour or so to relieve eye strain. Position the monitor so that your eyes are slightly higher than the display panel. Adjust the LCD screen panel angle so that the panel faces downwards.
  • Page 10 (Note : If you turn the power off and on again after switching RTA off, the RTA function is automatically switched On (Factory Setting) Please make sure the following items are included with your monitor. If any items are missing,...
  • Page 11 Monitor & Sliding Stand Manual User's Guide, Warranty Card Monitor Driver, (Not available in all Quick Setup Guide Natural Color software, locations) MagicTune™ software Cable D-sub Cable Power Cord DVI Cable (option) Front...
  • Page 12 MENU button [ ] Opens the OSD menu. Also use to exit the OSD menu or return to the previous menu. MagicBright™ 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 Simple stand (The configuration at the back of the monitor may vary from product to product.)
  • Page 14 Connected to a Macintosh. 2-3. Connect the monitor to the Macintosh computer using the D-sub connection cable. In the case of an old model Macintosh, you need to connect the monitor using a special Mac 2-4. adapter (Option). Turn on your computer and monitor. If your monitor displays an image, installation is...
  • Page 15 Connecting Digital DVD 1. DVI cable Input devices such as digital DVD are connected to the DVI IN terminal of the monitor using the DVI cable. Then, start the DVD with a DVD disc inserted. Select Digital using the SOURCE button.
  • Page 16 Monitor Assembly Monitor and Bottom Sliding Stand A. Stand Stopper Attaching a Base This monitor accepts a 75 mm x 75 mm VESA-compliant mounting interface pad.
  • Page 17 B. Mounting interface pad (Sold separately) 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.
  • Page 18 4. If you can see following message window, then click the "Continue Anyway" button. Then click "OK" button. (Microsoft 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 19 3. Click "Display" icon and choose the "Settings" tab then click "Advanced..". 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.
  • Page 20 7. Click the "Browse" button then choose A:(D:\Driver) and choose your monitor model in the model list and click the "Next" button. 8. If you can see following "Message" window, then click the "Continue Anyway" button. Then click "OK" button.
  • Page 21 8. Click the "Have Disk" button 9. Specify A:\(D:\driver) then click "OK" button. 10. Select "Show all devices" and choose the monitor that corresponds to the one you connected to your computer and click "OK". 11. Continue choosing "Close" button and "OK" button until you close the Display Properties dialogue box.
  • Page 22 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 23 ROM Drive, click the [Start] button of Windows and then select [Run...]. Enter D:\color\NCProsetup.exe and then press the <Enter> key. (If the drive where the CD is inserted is not D:\, enter the applicable drive.) How to delete the Natural Color software program Select "Setting/Control Panel"...
  • Page 24 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. [ ]Press this button to activate a highlighted menu item. 4.
  • Page 25 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.
  • Page 26 After pushing the "MENU" button more than 5 seconds, OSD function is locked (unlocked). Locked You can adjust only the brightness and contrast of the monitor with the OSD adjustment locking feature. MagicBright™ Menu Push the MagicBright button to circle through available preconfigured modes.
  • Page 27 Brightness Menu When OSD is not on the screen, push the button to adjust brightness. Brightness SOURCE Menu Selects the video signal while the OSD is off. SOURCE Description Description...
  • Page 28 Picture Brightness Contrast MagicColor Color Tone Color Coarse Fine Image Language H-Position Auto Source Image Reset Setup Information Picture 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.
  • Page 29 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. 1) Off - Returns to the original mode. 2) Demo - The screen before applying MagicColor appears on the right and the screen after applying MagicColor appears on the left.
  • Page 30 MagicZone. V-Size : This function is to adjust the vertical size of the MagicZone. The tone of the color can be changed and one of four modes can be selected - Cool, Normal, Warm and Color Tone Custom. [MENU → , Adjusts individual R,G,B color balance.
  • Page 31 [MENU → , → Changes the clearance of image. Sharpness [MENU → , → Changes the horizontal position of the monitor's entire display. H-Position (Available in analog mode only) [MENU → , → Changes the vertical position of the monitor's entire display.
  • Page 32 You can set the amount of time the menu will wait before it Display Time is turned off. [MENU → , Setup Menu Select Auto Source for the monitor to automatically select the signal source. Auto Source [MENU → , → Image parameters are replaced with the factory default values.
  • Page 33 panel so as to provide a sharper and more natural video display. : Activates the RTA function so that the panel operates at a higher response speed than its original speed. : Deactivates the RTA function so that the panel operates at its original response speed.
  • Page 34: 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. Unfortunately, the manual controls available to tune the image often prove to be challenging. Proper adjustment (tuning) requires an easy to use program that goes through a step-by-step process to obtain the best overall picture quality.
  • Page 35: 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 36 6. Choose a folder to install the MagicTune™ program. 7. Click "Install." 8. The "Installation Status" window appears.
  • Page 37: Installation Problems

    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™ can be affected by such factors as the video card, motherboard and the network environment.
  • Page 38 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 39: Osd Mode

    When selected, each tab displays a list of menus. For quick adjustment of the monitor settings, the OSD mode allows easy and convenient access to all tabs and sub-menu items.
  • Page 40: Color Tab Definition

    - including web images and ones produced by a digital camera or scanner. 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.
  • Page 41: Image Tab Definition

    MagicZone mode will show if the monitor supports the function. Gamma correction changes the luminance of the colors with intermediate luminance. Gamma Gamma mode will be different according to monitor models. Some monitor will only support Three modes( Mode1, Mode2, Mode3). Image Tab Definition Adjusts the Fine , Coarse and Position values.
  • Page 42: Option Tab Definition

    Help help installing or running MagicTune™. The User Manual opens within a basic browser window. you can use the server to control the Client monitor. Asset ID (Server program should be installed to use this program as Client) User Name...
  • Page 43: Color Calibration

    How multiple users can use adjusted color values Definition When monitor is used by multiple users, color values which are adjusted via Color calibration for each users can be saved and used. Up to 5 users can use the saved color values.
  • Page 44 2. Press "View Uncalibrated" button to see the original image.
  • Page 45 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 46: 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 47 Make sure to turn OFF Highlight before using MagicTune™. 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. Symptom...
  • Page 48 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 49: Check List

    Check the signal cable connection. (Connected using the DVI cable) If you still see an (error) message on the screen when the monitor is connected properly, check to see if the monitor status is set to analog. Press button to have the monitor double- check the input signal source.
  • Page 50 If there is still no image, press the ' ' button. Then press any key on the keyboard again to activate the monitor and restore the image on the screen. You may get a blank screen if you boot the...
  • Page 51 Visit the MagicTuneT website and download the installation software for MagicTuneT MAC. Check the following items if there is trouble with the monitor. 1. Check if the power cord and the video cables are properly connected to the computer. 2. Check if the computer beeps more than 3 times when booting.
  • Page 52: Self-Test Feature Check

    This box appears during normal operation if the video cable becomes disconnected or damaged. 4. Turn off your monitor and reconnect the video cable; then turn on both your computer and the monitor. If your monitor screen remains blank after using the previous procedure, check your video controller and computer system;...
  • Page 53 A monitor recreates visual signals received from the computer. Therefore, if there is trouble with the computer or the video card, this can cause the monitor to become blank, have poor coloring, noise, Video mode not supported, etc. In this case, first check the source of the problem, and then contact the Service Center or your dealer.
  • Page 54 General General Model Name SyncMaster 940BW LCD Panel Size 19 " Wide Diagonal (48 cm) Display area 410.4 mm (H) x 256.5 mm (V) Pixel Pitch 0.285 mm (H) x 0.285 mm (V) Type a-si TFT active matrix Synchronization Horizontal 30 ~ 81 kHz Vertical 56 ~ 75 Hz...
  • Page 55 This monitor has a built-in power management system called PowerSaver. This system saves energy by switching your monitor into a low-power mode when it has not been used for a certain amount of time. The monitor automatically returns to normal operation when you press a key on the keyboard. For energy conservation, turn your monitor OFF when it is not needed, or when leaving it unattended for long periods.
  • Page 56: Preset Timing Modes

    VESA, 1440 x 900 70.635 Horizontal Frequency The time to scan one line connecting the right edge to the left edge of ® compliant and ENERGY2000 ® Partner, SAMSUNG has determined that this ® guidelines for energy efficiency. Vertical Pixel Clock Frequency (MHz) (Hz) 70.086...
  • Page 57 the screen horizontally is called Horizontal Cycle and the inverse number of the Horizontal Cycle is called Horizontal Frequency. Unit: Vertical Frequency Like a fluorescent lamp, the screen has to repeat the same image many times per second to display an image to the user. The frequency of this repetition is called Vertical Frequency or Refresh Rate.
  • Page 58 General General Model Name SyncMaster 941BW LCD Panel Size 19 " Wide Diagonal (48 cm) Display area 410.4 mm (H) x 256.5 mm (V) Pixel Pitch 0.285 mm (H) x 0.285 mm (V) Type a-si TFT active matrix Synchronization Horizontal 30 ~ 81 kHz Vertical 56 ~ 75 Hz...
  • Page 59 This monitor has a built-in power management system called PowerSaver. This system saves energy by switching your monitor into a low-power mode when it has not been used for a certain amount of time. The monitor automatically returns to normal operation when you press a key on the keyboard. For energy conservation, turn your monitor OFF when it is not needed, or when leaving it unattended for long periods.
  • Page 60 VESA, 1440 x 900 70.635 Horizontal Frequency The time to scan one line connecting the right edge to the left edge of ® compliant and ENERGY2000 ® Partner, SAMSUNG has determined that this ® guidelines for energy efficiency. Vertical Pixel Clock Frequency (MHz) (Hz) 70.086...
  • Page 61 the screen horizontally is called Horizontal Cycle and the inverse number of the Horizontal Cycle is called Horizontal Frequency. Unit: Vertical Frequency Like a fluorescent lamp, the screen has to repeat the same image many times per second to display an image to the user. The frequency of this repetition is called Vertical Frequency or Refresh Rate.
  • Page 62 General General Model Name SyncMaster 920BW LCD Panel Size 19 " Wide Diagonal (48 cm) Display area 410.4 mm (H) x 256.5 mm (V) Pixel Pitch 0.285 mm (H) x 0.285 mm (V) Type a-si TFT active matrix Synchronization Horizontal...
  • Page 63 This monitor has a built-in power management system called PowerSaver. This system saves energy by switching your monitor into a low-power mode when it has not been used for a certain amount of time. The monitor automatically returns to normal operation when you press a key on the keyboard. For energy conservation, turn your monitor OFF when it is not needed, or when leaving it unattended for long periods.
  • Page 64 VESA, 1440 x 900 70.635 Horizontal Frequency The time to scan one line connecting the right edge to the left edge of ® compliant and ENERGY2000 ® Partner, SAMSUNG has determined that this ® guidelines for energy efficiency. Vertical Pixel Clock Frequency (MHz) (Hz) 70.086...
  • Page 65 the screen horizontally is called Horizontal Cycle and the inverse number of the Horizontal Cycle is called Horizontal Frequency. Unit: Vertical Frequency Like a fluorescent lamp, the screen has to repeat the same image many times per second to display an image to the user. The frequency of this repetition is called Vertical Frequency or Refresh Rate.
  • Page 66 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 67 800-810-5858, 010- 6475 1880 HONG KONG 2862 6001 INDIA 3030 8282, 1800 1100 11 INDONESIA 0800-112-8888 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 Europe http://www.samsung.com/be http://www.samsung.com/cz http://www.samsung.com/dk http://www.samsung.com/fi...
  • Page 68: For Better Display

    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...
  • Page 69 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 70: Product Information (Image Retention Free)

    Use a Screen saver if possible - Screen saver in one color or a moving image is recommended. Set the Monitor to power off with the PC Display Properties Power Scheme. Suggestions for specific applications Ex) Airports, Transit Stations, Stock Markets, Banks, and Controlling Systems We recommend that you follow set up of your display system program as below: Display Information together with Logo or Moving image cycle.
  • Page 71 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.
  • Page 72: 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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