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  • Page 1: Lcd Monitor

    SyncMaster 943BMR LCD Monitor User Manual...

  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions Notational Note These safety instructions must be followed to ensure your safety and prevent property dam- age. Make sure to read the instructions carefully and use the product in the correct manner. Warning / Caution Otherwise, it may result in death or personal injury. Otherwise, it may result in personal injury or property damage.

  • Page 3: Installation

    Safety Instructions Ensure that the power plug is plugged into the power outlet firmly and correctly. • Otherwise, this may result in fire. Do not forcefully bend or pull the power plug and do not place any heavy material on it. •...
  • Page 4 Safety Instructions DO NOT PLACE CANDLES,MOSQUITO REPELLANT,CIGA- RETTES AND ANY HEATING APPLIANCES NEAR THE PROD- UCT. • Otherwise, this may cause fire. Keep heating appliances as far away from the power cord or the product as possible. • Otherwise, this may result in electric shock or fire. Do not install it in a badly ventilated location such as a bookcase or closet.
  • Page 5 Safety Instructions Do not spray cleaner directly onto the surface of the product. • Otherwise, this may result in the discoloration and distortion of the structure and the screen surface may peel off. Clean the product using a soft cloth with a monitor cleaner only. If you must use a cleaner other than the monitor cleaner, dilute it with water at a ratio of 1:10.
  • Page 6 Safety Instructions Do not place this product in a location exposed to moisture, dust, smoke, water, or in a car. • Otherwise, this may result in electric shock or fire. When you drop the product or the case is broken, turn the power off and disconnect the power cord.
  • Page 7 Safety Instructions Set a resolution and frequency appropriate to the product. • Otherwise, your eyesight may be damaged. Keep the volume at a comfortable level when using the head- phones. • Excessively loud volume level may damage hearing. If you continually move closer to the product screen, your eye- sight may be failing.
  • Page 8 Safety Instructions Do not place the product in a location exposed to direct sunlight or near any heat such as a fire or heater. • This may reduce the lifetime of the product, and may result in fire. Do not drop any objects onto the product or cause any impact to the product.
  • Page 9 Safety Instructions When using the product, use it in the correct posi- tion. • Keep your back straight while looking at the prod- uct. • The distance between your eyes and the screen should be between 45 to 50 cm. Look at the screen from a slightly higher location than the height of the screen.

  • Page 10: Package Contents

    Introduction Package Contents Note Please make sure the following items are included with your monitor. If any items are missing, contact your dealer. Contact a local dealer to buy optional items. Unpacking Type 1 Monitor & Simple stand Type 2 Monitor &...
  • Page 11 Introduction Monitor & HAS stand Type 4 Monitor & USB HAS stand Manuals Quick Setup Guide Warranty Card User's Guide (Not available in all loca- tions) Cables D-Sub Cable Power Cord DVI Cable (option) Audio Cable...

  • Page 12: Your Monitor

    Introduction Others Cleaning Cloth Cable holding ring (Simple stand) Note Cleaning Cloth is only provided for highly polished black products as a product feature. Sold separately USB Cable Your Monitor Initial Settings Select the language using the up or down key. The displayed content will disappear after 40 seconds.
  • Page 13 Introduction Front MENU button [MENU/ ] Opens the on-screen menu and exits from the menu. Also use to exit the OSD menu or return to the previous menu. Customized Key [ You can customize key assignment for the Custom button according to your preferences.
  • Page 14 Introduction Note If you select the digital mode, you must connect your monitor to the graphic card's DVI port using the DVI cable. >> Click here to see an animation clip AUTO button Use this button for auto adjustment. >> Click here to see an animation clip Power button [ Use this button for turning the product on and off.

  • Page 15: Using The Anti-Theft Kensington Lock

    Introduction AUDIO IN port Connect the audio cable for your monitor to the audio port on the back of your computer. DVI IN port Connect the DVI Cable to the DVI IN port on the back of your monitor. RGB IN port Connect the D-sub cable to the 15-pin, RGB IN port on the back of your mon- itor.
  • Page 16 Introduction • Fix the cables using the holding ring, as shown in the figure.

  • Page 17: Connecting Cables

    Connections 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. •...
  • Page 18 Connections High speed Full speed Low speed Data Rate 480 Mbps 12 Mbps 1.5 Mbps Power Consump- 2.5 W 2.5 W 2.5 W tion (Max., each port) (Max., each port) (Max., each port) Connect the UP port of the monitor and the USB port of the computer with the USB cable.

  • Page 19: Has Stand

    Connections Note When connecting a device to the DOWN port of the monitor, connect the device using a cable appropriate to the device. (For the purchase of the cable and external devices, ask the service center of the cor- responding product.) The company is not liable for problems or damages to an external device caused by using an unauthorized cable for the connection.

  • Page 20: Attaching A Base

    Samsung is not liable for these kinds of accidents. • Samsung is not liable for product damage or personal injury when a non- VESA or non-specified wall mount is used or the consumer fails to follow the product installation instructions.
  • Page 21 Connections • Please use Wall Mount according to the International standards.

  • Page 22: Using The Software

    Prepare a blank disk and download the driver program file at the Internet web site shown here. Internet web site : http://www.samsung.com/ (Worldwide) Installing the Monitor Driver (Automatic) Insert CD into the CD-ROM drive. Click "Windows".

  • Page 23: Installing The Monitor Driver (Manual)

    Using the Software Note 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/ Installing the Monitor Driver (Manual) ® Microsoft Windows Vista™‚ Operating System Insert your Manual CD into your CD-ROM drive.
  • Page 24 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. Click "Update Driver..." in the "Driver" tab. Check the "Browse my computer for driver software" checkbox and click "Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer".
  • Page 25 Using the Software Select the model that matches your monitor from the list of monitor models on the screen, and click "Next". 10. Click "Close" → "Close" → "OK" → "OK" on the following screens displayed in sequence. ® ® Microsoft Windows XP Operating System...
  • Page 26 Using the Software Insert CD into the CD-ROM drive. Click "Start" → "Control Panel" then click the "Appearance and Themes" icon. Click "Display" icon and choose the "Settings" tab then click "Advanced...". Click the "Properties" button on the "Monitor" tab and select "Driver" tab. Click "Update Driver..."...
  • Page 27 If you can see following message window, then click the "Continue Anyway" button. Then click "OK" button. Note 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 "OK" button continually.
  • Page 28 Using the Software 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. Choose "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 29 Using the Software If you can see the "Digital Signature Not Found" window then click the "Yes" button. And click the "Finish" button then the "Close" button. ® ® Microsoft Windows Millennium Operating System Click "Start", "Setting", "Control Panel". Double click the "Display" icon. Select the "Settings"...

  • Page 30: How To Install The Natural Color Software

    & 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. For more information, refer to Help (F1) in the software program.

  • Page 31: How To Delete The Natural Color Software Program

    Using the Software How to delete the Natural Color software program Select "Setting/Control Panel" on the "Start" menu and then double-click "Add/Delete a pro- gram". Select Natural Color from the list and then click the "Add/Delete" button. MagicTune™ Installation Insert the installation CD into the CD-ROM drive. Click the MagicTune™...
  • Page 32 Using the Software • Windows XP Home Edition • Windows XP Professional • Windows Vista™ ® It is recommended using MagicTune™ in Windows 2000 or later. Hardware • 32 MB Memory above • 60 MB Hard disk space above For more information, visit the MagicTune™ website. Uninstall The MagicTune™...
  • Page 33 Using the Software Installation Insert the installation CD into the CD-ROM drive. Click the MagicRotation installation file. Note If the popup window to install the software for the main screen is not displayed, proceed with the installation using the MagicRotation executable file on the CD. Select installation Language, Click "Next".

  • Page 34: Service Packs

    Using the Software DOS based applications in Full Screen Mode will not function as per the orientation mode selected (90, 180, 270). ® Dual is not supported in Windows ‚ 98, ME, NT 4.0. MagicRotation does not provide support for 24 bits per pixel (Bit depth/Color Quality). If you are changing your Graphic Card it is recommended that you uninstall the Magi- cRotation Software before doing so.
  • Page 35 Using the Software Click "Yes" to begin the uninstall process. Wait until the "Uninstall Complete" dialog box appears. After uninstall restart the system to complete the uninstallation. Note Visit the MagicRotation website for technical support for MagicRotation, FAQs (questions and answers) and software upgrades.

  • Page 36: Adjusting The Monitor

    Adjusting the Monitor Direct Functions AUTO 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.
  • Page 37 Adjusting the Monitor When pressing the MENU button after locking the OSD This is the function that locks the OSD in order to keep the current states of settings or prevent others from adjusting the current settings. Lock : Hold down the MENU button for more than five (5) seconds to activate the OSD ad- justment lock function.

  • Page 38: Customized Key

    Adjusting the Monitor Note Though the OSD adjustment lock function is activated, you can still adjust the brightness and contrast, and adjust Customized Key ( ) using the Direct button. Customized key You can customize key assignment for the Custom button according to your preferences. To view the operating screen displayed when pressing the [ ] button after configuring the customized key for a function, click the name of each function.

  • Page 39: Osd Function

    Adjusting the Monitor Volume When OSD is not on the screen, push the button to adjust volume. SOURCE Selects the video signal while the OSD is off. OSD Function Picture Brightness Contrast Magic- Bright...
  • Page 40 Adjusting the Monitor Color MagicColor Color Tone Color Con- Color Effect Gamma trol Image Coarse Fine Sharpness H-Position V-Position Language H-Position V-Position Transpar- Display ency Time Setup Reset Custom- Off Timer Auto ized Key Source Information Picture Brightness (Not available in MagicBright mode of Dynamic Contrast.) You can use the on-screen menus to change the brightness according to personal prefer- ence.
  • Page 41 Adjusting the Monitor You can use the on-screen menus to change the contrast according to personal preference. ( Not available in MagicColor mode of Full and Intelligent. ) MENU → → MENU → → → MagicBright Push the button to circle through available preconfigured modes. MagicBright is a new feature providing optimum viewing environment depending on the contents of the image you are watching.
  • Page 42 Adjusting the Monitor tom, Text, Internet, Game, Sport, Movie and Dynamic Contrast. Each mode has its own pre-configured brightness value. You can easily select one of seven settings by simply press- ing Customized Key control button. • 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.
  • Page 43 Adjusting the Monitor MagicColor 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. • Off - Returns to the original mode. • Demo - The screen before applying MagicColor appears on the right and the screen after applying MagicColor appears on the left.

  • Page 44: Color Tone

    Adjusting the Monitor Color Tone The tone of the color can be changed and one of four modes can be selected. • Cool - Makes whites bluish. • Normal - Keeps whites white. • Warm - Makes whites reddish. • Custom - Select this mode when you want to adjust the image according to your prefer- ences.

  • Page 45: Color Control

    Adjusting the Monitor Color Control Adjusts individual Red, Green, Blue color balance. ( Not available in MagicColor mode of Full and Intelligent. ) MENU → → MENU → → → → → → Color Effect You can change the overall mood by changing the screen colors. ( Not available in MagicColor mode of Full and Intelligent.
  • Page 46 Adjusting the Monitor • • Grayscale • • • Green Aqua Sepia • Off - This applies an achromatic color to the screen to adjust the screen effects. • Grayscale - The default colors of black and white are displayed. •...
  • Page 47 Adjusting the Monitor Image 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. (Available in Analog mode only) MENU → → MENU →...
  • Page 48 Adjusting the Monitor Fine Removes noise such as horizontal stripes. If the noise persists even after Fine tuning, repeat it after adjusting the frequency (clock speed). (Available in Analog mode only) MENU → → MENU → → → → Sharpness...
  • Page 49 Adjusting the Monitor Changes the clearance of image. ( Not available in MagicColor mode of Full and Intelligent. ) MENU → → MENU → → → → H-Position Changes the horizontal position of the monitor's entire display. (Available in Analog mode only) MENU →...
  • Page 50 Adjusting the Monitor V-Position Changes the vertical position of the monitor's entire display. (Available in Analog mode only) MENU → → MENU → → → → Language You can choose one of nine languages.
  • Page 51 Adjusting the Monitor Note The language chosen affects only the language of the OSD. It has no effect on any software running on the computer. MENU → → MENU → → → H-Position You can change the horizontal position where the OSD menu appears on your monitor. MENU →...
  • Page 52 Adjusting the Monitor V-Position You can change the vertical position where the OSD menu appears on your monitor. MENU → → MENU → → → → Transparency Change the transparency of the background of the OSD. • • MENU → →...

  • Page 53: Display Time

    Adjusting the Monitor Display Time The menu will be automatically turned off if no adjustments are made for a certain time period. You can set the amount of time the menu will wait before it is turned off. • • •...
  • Page 54 Adjusting the Monitor Reverts the product settings to factory defaults. • • MENU → → MENU → → → Customized Key You can specify a function which will be activated when the Customized Key ( ) is press- MENU → →...

  • Page 55: Off Timer

    Adjusting the Monitor Off Timer The monitors will turn off automatically at the specified time. • • MENU → → , → MENU → → → → → Auto Source Select Auto Source for the monitor to automatically select the signal source.
  • Page 56 Adjusting the Monitor • • Auto Manual MENU → → → → → →MENU Information Shows a video source, display mode on the OSD screen. MENU → →MENU...

  • Page 57: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Self-Test Feature Check Note 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. Unplug the video cable from the back of the computer. Turn on the monitor.

  • Page 58: Check List

    Troubleshooting coloring, become noisy, and video mode not supported, etc. In this case, first check the source of the problem, and then contact the Service Center or your dealer. Judging the monitor's working condition If there is no image on the screen or a "Not Optimum Mode", "Recommended Mode 1280 x 1024 60 Hz"...

  • Page 59: I Cannot See The On Screen Display

    Troubleshooting Adjust the maximum resolution and frequency that the monitor can handle properly. If the display exceeds SXGA or 75 Hz, a "Not Optimum Mode", "Recommended Mode 1280 x 1024 60 Hz" message is displayed. If the display exceeds 85 Hz, the display will work properly but the "Not Optimum Mode", "Recommended Mode 1280 x 1024 60 Hz"...

  • Page 60: The Screen Is Out Of Focus Or Osd Cannot Be Adjusted

    Troubleshooting (Refer to the Preset Timing Modes). The screen can be unbalanced due to the cycle of the video card signals. Readjust Position by referring to the OSD. The screen is out of focus or OSD cannot be adjusted. Have you adjusted the resolution or frequency on the monitor? Adjust the resolution and frequency of the video card.

  • Page 61: Check When Magictune™ Does Not Function Properly

    MagicTune™ is an additional software for the monitor. 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 MagicTune™ doesn't work properly. Have you changed your PC or video graphic card? Download the latest program.
  • Page 62 Troubleshooting If you have problems in installing the adapter (video) driver, boot the computer in Safe Mode, remove the Display Adapter in the "Control Panel → System → Device Administrator" and then reboot the computer to reinstall the adapter (video) driver. Note If problems repeatedly occur, contact an authorized service center.

  • Page 63: Specifications

    Specifications General General Model Name SyncMaster 943BMR LCD Panel Size 19 inch(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 16.7M...
  • Page 64 Specifications Dimensions (W x H x D) / Weight (Simple Stand) 405.6 x 335.2 x 66.7 mm(16.0 x 13.2 x 2.6 inch) (Without Stand) 405.6 x 413.5 x 200.0 mm(16.0 x 16.3 x 7.9 inch) (With Stand) / 3.8 kg(8.4 lbs) Dimensions (W x H x D) / Weight (HAS Stand) 405.6 x 335.2 x 63.8 mm(16.0 x 13.2 x 2.5 inch) (Without Stand) 405.6 x 380.2 x 190.0 mm(16.0 x 15.0 x 7.5 inch) (With Stand) / 4.85 kg(10.7 lbs)

  • Page 65: Preset Timing Modes

    ENERGY 2000 compliant when used with a computer equipped with VESA DPM functionality. ® As an ENERGY STAR Partner, SAMSUNG has deter- ® mined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. 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.
  • Page 66 Specifications 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 Hor- izontal Cycle is called the Horizontal Frequency. Unit: kHz Vertical Frequency Like a fluorescent lamp, the screen has to repeat the...

  • Page 67: For Better Display

    Information For Better Display Adjust the computer resolution and screen injection rate (refresh rate) on the computer as described below to enjoy the best picture quality. You can have an uneven picture quality on screen if the best picture quality is not provided for TFT- LCD.
  • Page 68 Information During normal operation of a LCD panel, pixel image retention doesn't occur. How- ever, if the same image is displayed for a long time, a slight difference in electric charge accumulates between the two electrodes which encase the liquid crystal. This may cause the liquid crystal to build up in a certain areas of the display.
  • Page 69 Information • Recommended settings: Bright colors with little difference in luminance • Change the characters color and background color every 30 minutes • Every 30 minutes, change the characters with movement. 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.
  • Page 70 Information Our LCD Monitor satisfies ISO13406-2 Pixel fault Class II...
  • Page 71 Appendix Contact SAMSUNG WORLDWIDE Note 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(726-7864) http://www.samsung.com/us CANADA 1-800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) http://www.samsung.com/ca MEXICO 01-800-SAMSUNG http://www.samsung.com/mx (726-7864) Latin America ARGENTINE 0800-333-3733 http://www.samsung.com/ar...
  • Page 72 DENMARK 70 70 19 70 http://www.samsung.com/dk EIRE 0818 717 100 http://www.samsung.com/ie FINLAND 030-6227 515 http://www.samsung.com/fi FRANCE 3260 SAMSUNG (€ 0,15/Min) http://www.samsung.com/fr 08 25 08 65 65 (€ 0,15/Min) GERMANY 01805 SAMSUNG http://www.samsung.de (726-7864) (€ 0,14/Min) HUNGARY 06-80-SAMSUNG (726-7864) http://www.samsung.com/hu ITALIA 800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) http://www.samsung.com/it...
  • Page 73 HONG KONG:3698 - 4698 http://www.samsung.com/hk INDIA 3030 8282 http://www.samsung.com/in 1800 110011 1-800-3000-8282 INDONESIA 0800-112-8888 http://www.samsung.com/id JAPAN 0120-327-527 http://www.samsung.com/jp MALAYSIA 1800-88-9999 http://www.samsung.com/my NEW ZEALAND 0800 SAMSUNG(0800 726 http://www.samsung.com/nz 786) PHILIPPINES 1800-10-SAMSUNG http://www.samsung.com/ph (726-7864) SINGAPORE 1800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) http://www.samsung.com/sg THAILAND 1800-29-3232 http://www.samsung.com/th 02-689-3232 TAIWAN 0800-329-999 http://www.samsung.com/tw VIETNAM 1 800 588 889 http://www.samsung.com/vn...

  • Page 74: Correct Disposal

    Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Samsung Elec- tronics 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 ma-...
  • Page 75 Appendix Samsung is the registered trademark of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.; Microsoft, Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation; VESA, DPM and DDC ® are registered trademarks of Video Electronics Standard Association; the ENERGY STAR name and logo are registered trademarks of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ®...

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