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  • Page 1: Lcd Monitor

    SyncMaster 963UW / 2063UW LCD Monitor User Manual...

  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions Notational Note Please read the following safety instructions as they are designed to prevent damage to property and harm to the user. Warning / Caution Failure to follow directions noted by this symbol could result in bodily harm or damage to the equipment.

  • Page 3: Installation

    Do not forcefully bend or pull the power plug and do not place any heavy material on it. • Do not connect multiple appliances to the same power outlet. • Do not disconnect the power cord while using the product. •...
  • Page 4 Keep heating appliances as far away from the power cord or the prod- uct as possible. • Do not install it in a badly ventilated location such as a bookcase or closet. • Put down the monitor carefully. • Do not place the front of the product on the floor. •...
  • Page 5 When cleaning the power plug pins or dusting the power outlet, clean it with a dry cloth. • When cleaning the product, make sure to disconnect the power cord. • When cleaning the product, disconnect the power cord and clean it softly with a dry cloth.
  • Page 6 Safety Instructions Do not try to move the monitor by pulling only the wire or the signal cable. • Otherwise, it may fall and result in electric shock, damage to the product or fire due to damage to the cable. Do not lift or move the product back and forwards or right and left while only holding the power cord or signal cables.
  • Page 7 Safety Instructions Do not install it in an unstable location such as an unstable rack or uneven surface or a location exposed to vibrations. • Otherwise, it may fall and cause personal injury and/or damage the product. • If you use the product in a location exposed to vibrations, it may damage the product and result in fire.
  • Page 8 Safety Instructions If the product has been turned on for a long time, the display panel becomes hot. Do not touch it. • Keep the small accessories in a location out of the reach of children. Be careful when adjusting the angle of the product or the height of the stand.

  • Page 9: 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 Without stand Monitor Manuals Quick Setup Guide Cables D-Sub Cable Sold separately DVI Cable...

  • Page 10: Your Monitor

    Others Cleaning Cloth Note This is only provided for highly polished black products as a product feature. Your Monitor Initial Settings Select the language using the up or down key. The displayed content will disappear after 40 seconds. Turn the Power button off and on. It will be displayed again. It can be displayed up to three (3) times.

  • Page 11: Menu Button [Menu/ ]

    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 pref- erences.
  • Page 12 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. (Available in Analog mode only) >>...
  • Page 13 Introduction POWER Connect the power cord for your monitor to the POWER port on the back of the monitor. DVI IN / RGB IN Connect the DVI cable to the DVI IN port on the back of your monitor. Connect the RGB IN terminal at the back of your monitor to your computer.

  • Page 14: Using The Anti-Theft Kensington Lock

    Introduction Kensington Lock The Kensington Lock is a device used to physi- cally fix the system when using it in a public place. The locking device has to be purchased separately. The appearance and locking method may differ from the illustration depending on the manufacturer.
  • Page 15 Introduction Note {963UW} Connecting Cables for further information regarding cable connections.

  • Page 16: Connecting Cables

    Connections {963UW} 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 17: Connecting Usb

    {963UW} Connecting USB Note You can use a USB device such as a mouse, keyboard, Memory Stick, or external hard disk drive by connecting them to the USB port of the monitor supports High-Speed Certified USB 2.0. High speed Data Rate 480 Mbps Power Consumption 2.5 W (Max., each port)

  • Page 18: Connecting Headphone

    • You can run, move, copy or delete the files on the storage device. (Examples of storage devices: external memory, memory card, memory reader, HDD-type MP3 player, etc.) • You can use other USB devices that can be connected to a computer. Note When connecting a device to the cable appropriate to the device.

  • Page 19: Using The Stand

    Connect the microphone cable to the MIC port on the monitor. {963UW} Using the Stand Monitor Assembly Simple Stand Monitor and Bottom Connections...

  • Page 20: Tilt Angle

    Tilt angle Using ( ), You can adjust the tilt angle within a range of -3° forward to 24° backward for the most comfortable viewing angle. Attaching a Base This monitor accepts a 75 mm x 75 mm VESA-compliant mounting interface pad. Monitor Mounting interface pad (Sold separately) Turn off your monitor and unplug its power cord.
  • Page 21 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 22 • Connect the DVI Cable to the DVI IN Port on the back of your Monitor. [DVI IN] Connected to a Macintosh. • Connect the monitor to the Macintosh computer using the D-sub connection cable. Note If the monitor and the computer are connected, you can turn them on and use them. {2063UW} Connecting USB Note...
  • Page 23 Connect the The use procedures are as the same as those for using an external device connecting to the PC. • You can connect and use a keyboard and mouse. • You can play a file from a media device. (Examples of media devices: MP3, digital camera, etc.) •...
  • Page 24 Connect your headphones to the Headphone connection terminal. {2063UW} Connecting MIC Note You may connect your microphone to the monitor. Connect the microphone cable to the MIC port on the monitor. Connections...
  • Page 25 {2063UW} Using the Stand Monitor Assembly Simple Stand Monitor and Bottom Tilt angle Using ( ), You can adjust the tilt angle within a range of -3° forward to 24° backward for the most comfortable viewing angle. Attaching a Base This monitor accepts a 100 mm x 100 mm VESA-compliant mounting interface pad.
  • Page 26 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 27: Using The Software

    Using the Software {963UW} Using the WebCam Monitor This monitor can be used as a normal monitor for video communications and for viewing multimedia files simply by connecting the power cable and the USB cable to your PC. Minimum baseline spec •...

  • Page 28: Installation Precautions

    The web camera, microphone and speaker will be set up automatically and appear on the status bar. Note • If the camera is recognized as a USB1.1 device, the screen quality may be degraded and noise may occur. Make sure to upgrade to USB 2.0. •...

  • Page 29: Checking The Configuration

    If the installation fails Note If the installation is stopped because the New Hardware Wizard has failed, right-click ”My computer“, and click “Properties” - “System Properties” - the ”Hardware“ tab. Click on the ”Device Manager“ and reinstall the driver by following these steps below. The symbol showing that the device has failed to be installed is displayed as shown in ( In this case, click ”Scan for hardware changes”...
  • Page 30 Click on “Device Manager”. A list of installed devices will be displayed, as shown in the figure below. Checking the Web Camera Setup Double-click My Computer on the Windows Desktop. Double-click the USB Video Device #2. You should find that the web camera has been set up normally, as shown in the figure below.
  • Page 31 Select the Voice tab and click on Test Hardware. Note If the sound from your monitor is too soft, adjust the volume after setting the volume of your PC to the maximum. Follow the steps described below. You should find that the microphone and speaker have been set up.
  • Page 32 Note This monitor must be connected with a D-Sub (Analog) or a DVI-D cable (Digital) when used as a normal monitor. USB cables are used when connecting other devices. For some media players, when a USB device is being recognized again while a media player is running, you have to close and run it again to operate the sound and camera devices normally.
  • Page 33 Insert the Program Setup CD into the CD-ROM drive. Click on Web Cam Companion 2 (WCC2). Select a language and click the "OK" button. Click the "Next" button. Click the "Yes" button. Click the "Next" button. Using the Software...
  • Page 34 Click the "Next" button. Click the “Finish” button. The installation of the Web Cam Companion 2 is completed. Note For more information on how to use the program, refer to its “Help” section. Opening the chat program • When the installation of the Web Cam Companion 2 program is completed, touch the “ on the monitor for the Web Cam Companion 2 chat window to appear, as shown in the figure below.
  • Page 35 • Install or select the chat program you want to use. • Touch the “ ” position on the monitor. The chat window of the selected program appears im- mediately. • To change the chat program to which a shortcut was created, select the Utility in the Start -> All Programs ->...
  • Page 36 20 MB free hard drive space required for program installation 256 MB RAM (512 MB DDR RAM recommended) 16-bit color display at 800x600 (32 MB video memory with DirectX 3D support recommended) DirectX 9.0c or above Insert the Program Setup CD into the CD-ROM drive. Click on Magic-I Visual Effects.
  • Page 37 Click the "Next" button. Click the "Next" button. Click the “Finish” button. The installation of the Magic-I Visual Effects is completed. Note For more information on how to use the program, refer to its “Help” section. Using the Software...
  • Page 38 {963UW} Media-Impression ArcSoft Media Impression™ manages your media for you, and gives you tons of fun and exciting ways to create and share projects featuring your photo, video, and music files. • System Requirements - Windows XP/ Vista Pentium III 1 GHz or equivalent 512 MB RAM 150 MB available hard disk space 800x600 pixels, 16-bit color monitor...
  • Page 39 Click the "Yes" button. Click the "Next" button. Click the "Next" button. Using the Software...

  • Page 40: Monitor Driver

    Driver installation is slightly different from one operating system to another. 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/ (Worldwide) Using the Software...

  • Page 41: Installing The Monitor Driver (Automatic)

    If you can see following message window, then click the "Continue Anyway" button. Then click "OK" button (Microsoft 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) ®...
  • Page 42 Click "Personalization" and then "Display Settings". Click "Advanced Settings...". Click "Properties" in the "Monitor" tab. If the "Properties" button is deactivated, it means the configuration for your monitor is completed. The monitor can be used as is. If the message "Windows needs..." is displayed, as shown in the figure below, click "Continue". Using the Software...
  • Page 43 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. 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 44 10. Click "Close" → "Close" → "OK" → "OK" on the following screens displayed in sequence. ® ® Microsoft Windows XP Operating System Insert CD into the CD-ROM drive. Click "Start" → "Control Panel" then click the "Appearance and Themes" icon. Using the Software...
  • Page 45 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..." and select "Install from a list or..." then click "Next" button. Select "Don't search, I will..." then click "Next" and then click "Have disk". Using the Software...
  • Page 46 "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. Using the Software...
  • Page 47 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 48 Select the "Monitor" tab. Click the "Change" button in the "Monitor Type" area. Choose "Specify the location of the driver". Choose "Display a list of all the driver in a specific location..." then click "Next" button. Click the "Have Disk" button. Specify A:\(D:\driver) then click "OK"...

  • Page 49: How To Install The Natural Color Software

    How to install the Natural Color software Insert the CD included with the Samsung monitor into the CD-ROM Drive. Then, the initial screen of the program Natural Color will be executed. Click Natural Color on the initial screen to install the Natural Color software.

  • Page 50: Installation Problems

    {963UW} MagicTune™ Installation Insert the installation CD into the CD-ROM drive. Click the MagicTune™ installation file. Note If the popup window to install the software for the main screen is not displayed, proceed with the installation using the MagicTune executable file on the CD. Select installation Language, Click "Next".
  • Page 51 It is recommended using MagicTune™ in Windows Hardware • 32 MB Memory above • 60 MB 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 ®...
  • Page 52 Minimum baseline spec • System Requirements CPU : 1.73GHz or Later OS : Windows XP Service Pack2 or later. However, Windows Vista 64bit is not supported. RAM : 512 MB RAM or more USB : 1.1 or higher (USB 2.0 recommended) Auto Setup for the web camera, microphone and speaker Connect your monitor and PC using a USB cable, as shown in the figure below.
  • Page 53 Note • If the camera is recognized as a USB1.1 device, the screen quality may be degraded and noise may occur. Make sure to upgrade to USB 2.0. • Because of the characteristics of USB communication, the device is recognized whenever it is turned off and on.
  • Page 54 The symbol showing that the device has failed to be installed is displayed as shown in ( In this case, click ”Scan for hardware changes” to run the Setup Wizard again. At this time, if the installation fails, click ( menu.
  • Page 55 Checking the Web Camera Setup Double-click My Computer on the Windows Desktop. Double-click the USB Video Device #2. You should find that the web camera has been set up normally, as shown in the figure below. Checking the Microphone and Speaker Setup Double-click Sounds and Audio Devices in the Control Panel.
  • Page 56 Note If the sound from your monitor is too soft, adjust the volume after setting the volume of your PC to the maximum. Follow the steps described below. You should find that the microphone and speaker have been set up. Restrictions on Using the Monitor The Camera and Audio functions of this monitor except the basic Display function are recognized as USB Devices.
  • Page 57 This monitor supports Windows XP Service Pack 2 or later only. Note Service Pack 1 or earlier is not supported. This monitor is designed for optimal performance using Windows XP Service Pack 2 and USB 2.0. The monitor may not operate normally with versions older than USB 2.0. If more than one monitor of this type of model is connected, the USB device recognized for each monitor may not operate normally.
  • Page 58 Click the "Yes" button. Click the "Next" button. Click the "Next" button. Using the Software...
  • Page 59 Click the “Finish” button. The installation of the Web Cam Companion 2 is completed. Note For more information on how to use the program, refer to its “Help” section. Opening the chat program • When the installation of the Web Cam Companion 2 program is completed, touch the “ on the monitor for the Web Cam Companion 2 chat window to appear, as shown in the figure below.
  • Page 60 {2063UW} Magic-I Visual Effects ArcSoft Magic-i™! Visual Effects is a smart and simple webcam application designed to enhance users' video chat experience through frames, effects, and themes. Using "Video Plug-in" technology, Magic-i Visual Effects launches automatically when you start a video chat with any of your favorite chat clients, so you can apply fun effects simply and easily.
  • Page 61 Click the "Yes" button. Click the "Next" button. Click the "Next" button. Using the Software...
  • Page 62 Click the “Finish” button. The installation of the Magic-I Visual Effects is completed. Note For more information on how to use the program, refer to its “Help” section. {2063UW} Media-Impression ArcSoft Media Impression™ manages your media for you, and gives you tons of fun and exciting ways to create and share projects featuring your photo, video, and music files.
  • Page 63 Click on Media-Impression. Select a language and click the "OK" button. Click the "Next" button. Click the "Yes" button. Click the "Next" button. Using the Software...
  • Page 64 Click the "Next" button. Select a file type and click the “Next” button. Click the "Finish" button. The installation of the Media-Impression is completed. Note For more information on how to use the program, refer to its “Help” section. Using the Software...
  • Page 65 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". Choose your monitor model in the model list, then click the "OK" button.
  • Page 66 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 67 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. 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 68 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 Using the Software...
  • Page 69 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 70 "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. Using the Software...
  • Page 71 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 72 Select the "Monitor" tab. Click the "Change" button in the "Monitor Type" area. Choose "Specify the location of the driver". Choose "Display a list of all the driver in a specific location..." then click "Next" button. Click the "Have Disk" button. Specify A:\(D:\driver) then click "OK"...
  • Page 73 How to install the Natural Color software Insert the CD included with the Samsung monitor into the CD-ROM Drive. Then, the initial screen of the program Natural Color will be executed. Click Natural Color on the initial screen to install the Natural Color software.

  • Page 74: Installation Problems

    {2063UW} MagicTune™ Installation Insert the installation CD into the CD-ROM drive. Click the MagicTune™ installation file. Note If the popup window to install the software for the main screen is not displayed, proceed with the installation using the MagicTune executable file on the CD. Select installation Language, Click "Next".
  • Page 75 It is recommended using MagicTune™ in Windows Hardware • 32 MB Memory above • 60 MB 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 ®...

  • Page 76: Adjusting The Monitor

    Adjusting the Monitor {963UW} 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 77 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 adjustment lock function.

  • Page 78: Customized Key

    Note Though the OSD adjustment lock function is activated, you can still adjust the brightness and contrast, and adjust Customized Key ( Customized key You can customize key assignment for the Custom button according to your preferences. To view the operating screen displayed when pressing the [ tomized key for a function, click the name of each function.
  • Page 79 Volume When OSD is not on the screen, push the button to adjust volume. SOURCE Selects the video signal while the OSD is off. Adjusting the Monitor...

  • Page 80: Osd Function

    {963UW} OSD Function Picture Brightness Color MagicColor Color Tone Image Coarse Language Setup Reset 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 preference. MENU → →...
  • Page 81 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.
  • Page 82 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 pressing 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 83 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 84: Color Tone

    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 preferences. ( Not available in MagicColor mode of Full and Intelligent.

  • Page 85: Color Control

    Color Control Adjusts individual Red, Green, Blue color balance. ( Not available in MagicColor mode of Full and Intelligent. ) MENU → , → Color Effect You can change the overall mood by changing the screen colors. ( Not available in MagicColor mode of Full and Intelligent. ) Adjusting the Monitor →...
  • Page 86 • Off - This applies an achromatic color to the screen to adjust the screen effects. • Grayscale - The default colors of black and white are displayed. • Green - This applies the green color effect to a black and white screen. •...
  • Page 87 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 → , → →...
  • Page 88 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 → , → Sharpness Changes the clearance of image. Adjusting the Monitor →...
  • Page 89 ( Not available in MagicColor mode of Full and Intelligent. ) MENU → , → H-Position Changes the horizontal position of the monitor's entire display. (Available in Analog mode only) MENU → , → V-Position Adjusting the Monitor → , → →...
  • Page 90 Changes the vertical position of the monitor's entire display. (Available in Analog mode only) MENU → , → Language You can choose one of nine languages. Note The language chosen affects only the language of the OSD. It has no effect on any software running on the computer.
  • Page 91 H-Position You can change the horizontal position where the OSD menu appears on your monitor. MENU → , → V-Position You can change the vertical position where the OSD menu appears on your monitor. MENU → , → Adjusting the Monitor →...

  • Page 92: Display Time

    Transparency Change the transparency of the background of the OSD. • • MENU → , → 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. Adjusting the Monitor →...
  • Page 93 • 5 sec • MENU → , → Setup Reset Reverts the product settings to factory defaults. • • MENU → , → Adjusting the Monitor 10 sec • 20 sec → , → → , → MENU → , → →...

  • Page 94: Customized Key

    Customized Key You can specify a function which will be activated when the Customized Key ( MENU → , → Off Timer The monitors will turn off automatically at the specified time. • • Adjusting the Monitor → , → →...

  • Page 95: Auto Source

    MENU → , → Auto Source Select Auto Source for the monitor to automatically select the signal source. • Auto • MENU → , → Image Size You can change the size of the screen displayed on your monitor. Adjusting the Monitor →...
  • Page 96 • Auto - The screen is displayed in accordance with the screen aspect ratio of the input signals. • Wide - A full screen is displayed regardless of the screen aspect ratio of the input signals. Note • Signals not available in the standard mode table are not supported. •...

  • Page 97: Direct Functions

    {2063UW} 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 98 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 adjustment lock function.
  • Page 99 Note Though the OSD adjustment lock function is activated, you can still adjust the brightness and contrast, and adjust Customized Key ( Customized key You can customize key assignment for the Custom button according to your preferences. To view the operating screen displayed when pressing the [ tomized key for a function, click the name of each function.
  • Page 100 Volume When OSD is not on the screen, push the button to adjust volume. SOURCE Selects the video signal while the OSD is off. Adjusting the Monitor...
  • Page 101 {2063UW} OSD Function Picture Brightness Color MagicColor Color Tone Image Coarse Language Setup Reset 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 preference. MENU → →...
  • Page 102 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.
  • Page 103 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 pressing 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 104 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 105 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 preferences. ( Not available in MagicColor mode of Full and Intelligent.

  • Page 106: Color Effect

    Color Control Adjusts individual Red, Green, Blue color balance. ( Not available in MagicColor mode of Full and Intelligent. ) MENU → , → Color Effect You can change the overall mood by changing the screen colors. ( Not available in MagicColor mode of Full and Intelligent. ) Adjusting the Monitor →...
  • Page 107 • Off - This applies an achromatic color to the screen to adjust the screen effects. • Grayscale - The default colors of black and white are displayed. • Green - This applies the green color effect to a black and white screen. •...
  • Page 108 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 → , → →...
  • Page 109 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 → , → Sharpness Changes the clearance of image. Adjusting the Monitor →...
  • Page 110 ( Not available in MagicColor mode of Full and Intelligent. ) MENU → , → H-Position Changes the horizontal position of the monitor's entire display. (Available in Analog mode only) MENU → , → V-Position Adjusting the Monitor → , → →...
  • Page 111 Changes the vertical position of the monitor's entire display. (Available in Analog mode only) MENU → , → Language You can choose one of nine languages. Note The language chosen affects only the language of the OSD. It has no effect on any software running on the computer.
  • Page 112 H-Position You can change the horizontal position where the OSD menu appears on your monitor. MENU → , → V-Position You can change the vertical position where the OSD menu appears on your monitor. MENU → , → Adjusting the Monitor →...
  • Page 113 Transparency Change the transparency of the background of the OSD. • • MENU → , → 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. Adjusting the Monitor →...
  • Page 114 • 5 sec • MENU → , → Setup Reset Reverts the product settings to factory defaults. • • MENU → , → Adjusting the Monitor 10 sec • 20 sec → , → → , → MENU → , → →...
  • Page 115 Customized Key You can specify a function which will be activated when the Customized Key ( MENU → , → Off Timer The monitors will turn off automatically at the specified time. • • Adjusting the Monitor → , → →...
  • Page 116 MENU → , → Auto Source Select Auto Source for the monitor to automatically select the signal source. • Auto • MENU → , → Image Size You can change the size of the screen displayed on your monitor. Adjusting the Monitor →...
  • Page 117 • Auto - The screen is displayed in accordance with the screen aspect ratio of the input signals. • Wide - A full screen is displayed regardless of the screen aspect ratio of the input signals. Note • Signals not available in the standard mode table are not supported. •...

  • Page 118: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting {963UW} 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 119: Useful Tips

    Useful Tips A monitor recreates visual signals received from the computer. Therefore, if there is a problem with the computer or the video card, this can cause the monitor to become blank, have poor 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.

  • Page 120: I Cannot See The On Screen Display

    You can see this message when the signal from the video card exceeds the maximum resolution and frequency that the monitor can handle properly. Adjust the maximum resolution and frequency that the monitor can handle properly. If the display exceeds WSXGA or 75 Hz, a "Not Optimum Mode", "Recommended Mode 1440 x 900 60 Hz"...

  • Page 121: Led Is Blinking But No Images On The Screen

    Adjust the resolution and frequency at the video card. (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 122: Check The Following Items If There Is Trouble With The Monitor

    MagicTune™ doesn't work properly. Have you changed your PC or video graphic card? Download the latest program. The program can be downloaded http://www.samsung.com/mon- itor/magictune Did you install the program? Reboot the computer after installing the program for the first time. If a copy of the program is already installed, remove it, reboot the computer, and then install the program again.
  • Page 123 How can I adjusts the resolution? Windows XP: Set the resolution in the Control Panel → Appearance and Themes → Display → Settings. Windows ME/2000: Set the resolution in the Control Panel → Display → Settings. * Contact the video card manufacturer for details. How can I set the Power Saving function? Windows XP: Set the resolution in the Control Panel →...
  • Page 124 This box appears during normal operation if the video cable becomes disconnected or damaged. 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 125 {2063UW} Check List Note Before calling for assistance, check the information in this section to see if you can remedy any prob- lems yourself. If you do need assistance, please call the phone number on the Information section or contact your dealer. No images on the screen.
  • Page 126 The monitor is in PowerSaver mode. Press a key on the keyboard to activate the monitor and restore the image on the screen. If there is still no image, press the 'SOURCE/ again to activate the monitor and restore the image on the screen. Connected using the DVI cable? You may get a blank screen if you boot the system before you connect the DVI cable, or dis- connect and then reconnect the DVI cable while the system is running as certain types of graphic...
  • Page 127 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. The program can be downloaded http://www.samsung.com/mon- itor/magictune Troubleshooting...
  • Page 128 Did you install the program? Reboot the computer after installing the program for the first time. If a copy of the program is already installed, remove it, reboot the computer, and then install the program again. You need to reboot the computer for it to operate normally after installing or removing the program. Note Visit the MagicTune™...
  • Page 129 Set the function in the BIOS-SETUP of the computer. (Refer to the Windows / Computer Man- ual). Windows ME/2000: Set the resolution at the Control Panel → Display → Screen Saver. Set the function in the BIOS-SETUP of the computer. (Refer to the Windows / Computer Man- ual).

  • Page 130: Specifications

    Specifications General General Model Name LCD Panel Size Display area Pixel Pitch Synchronization Horizontal Vertical Display Color 16.7M Resolution Optimum resolution Maximum resolution Input Signal, Terminated RGB Analog, DVI(Digital Visual Interface) Compliant Digital RGB 0.7 Vp-p ± 5 % Separate H/V sync, Composite, SOG TTL level (V high ≥...
  • Page 131 VESA Mounting Interface 75 mm x 75 mm (For use with Specialty(Arm) Mounting hardware.) Environmental considerations Operating Storage Plug and Play Capability This monitor can be installed on any Plug & Play compatible system. The interaction of the monitor and the computer systems will provide the best operating conditions and monitor settings.

  • Page 132: Preset Timing Modes

    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 adjusts the screen as follows. Display Mode IBM, 640 x 350 IBM, 640 x 480...
  • Page 133 LCD Panel Display area 433.44 mm(H) x 270.9 mm(V) Pixel Pitch 0.258 mm(H) x 0.258 mm(W) Synchronization Horizontal 30 ~ 81 kHz Vertical 56 ~ 75 Hz Display Color 16.7M Resolution Optimum resolution 1680x1050@60Hz Maximum resolution 1680x1050@60Hz Input Signal, Terminated RGB Analog, DVI(Digital Visual Interface) Compliant Digital RGB 0.7 Vp-p ±...
  • Page 134 Environmental considerations Plug and Play Capability This monitor can be installed on any Plug & Play compatible system. The interaction of the monitor and the computer systems will provide the best operating conditions and monitor settings. In most cases, the monitor installation will proceed automatically, unless the user wishes to select alternate settings.
  • Page 135 Display Mode Horizontal Frequency (kHz) IBM, 640 x 350 31.469 IBM, 640 x 480 31.469 IBM, 720 x 400 31.469 MAC, 640 x 480 35.000 MAC, 832 x 624 68.681 MAC, 1152 x 870 49.726 VESA, 640 x 480 37.861 VESA, 640 x 480 37.500 VESA, 800 x 600...

  • Page 136: For Better Display

    Information {963UW} 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 137 During normal operation of a LCD panel, pixel image retention doesn't occur. However, if the same image is displayed for a long time, a slight difference in electric charge accumu- lates 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 138 • 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 139 Our LCD Monitor satisfies ISO13406-2 Pixel fault Class II {2063UW} 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 140 If excessive force is applied, you may stain it. If you are not satisfied with the picture quality, you can get better quality of picture by performing the "Auto Adjustment function" in display screen that is appeared as window termination button is pressed. If there's still noise after the automatic adjustment, use the Fine/Coarse adjustment func- tion.
  • Page 141 Ex) Airports, Transit Stations, Stock Markets, Banks, and Controlling Systems We recom- mend that you follow set up of your display system program as below: Display Information together with Logo or Moving image cycle. Ex) Cycle : Display Information for 1 hour followed by a Display Logo or moving image for 1 minute.
  • Page 142 Information 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 143 Information Our LCD Monitor satisfies ISO13406-2 Pixel fault Class II...

  • Page 144: Contact Samsung Worldwide

    Appendix Contact SAMSUNG WORLDWIDE Note If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center. U.S.A CANADA MEXICO ARGENTINE BRAZIL CHILE COLOMBIA COSTA RICA ECUADOR EL SALVADOR GUATEMALA HONDURAS JAMAICA NICARAGUA PANAMA PUERTO RICO REP.
  • Page 145 GERMANY 01805 - SAMSUNG (726-7864) (€ 0,14/Min) HUNGARY 06-80-SAMSUNG (726-7864) ITALIA 800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) LUXEMBURG 0035 (0)2 261 03 710 NETHERLANDS 0900 SAMSUNG (726-7864 € 0,10/Min) NORWAY 815-56 480 POLAND 0 801 801 881 022-607-93-33 PORTUGAL 80820-SAMSUNG (726-7864) http://www.samsung.com/pt SLOVAKIA 0800-SAMSUNG (726-7864)
  • Page 146 Dot Pitch Vertical Frequency Horizontal Frequency Interlace Non-Interlace Methods Plug & Play Resolution Appendix Asia Pacific 0800-329-999 http://www.samsung.com/tw 1 800 588 889 http://www.samsung.com Middle East & Africa 0860-SAMSUNG(726-7864) http://www.samsung.com 444 77 11 http://www.samsung.com 800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) http://www.samsung.com 8000-4726 The image on a monitor is composed of red, green and blue dots.

  • Page 147: Correct Disposal

    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 con- sequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material.

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