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Samsung SyncMaster 740BX Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 SyncMaster 740BX / 940BX Install driver Install programs...
  • Page 2 Notational 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 an extended period of time, set your computer to DPMS. If using a screen saver, set it to active screen mode.
  • Page 3 Do not use a damaged or loose plug. This may cause electric shock or fire. 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.
  • Page 4 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 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. The installation of the bracket must be done by a qualified professional. Installing the bracket by unqualified personnel may result in injury. Always use the mounting device specified in the owner's manual.
  • Page 6 If the connector between the plug and the pin is dusty or dirty, clean it properly using a dry cloth. A dirty connector may cause electric shock or fire. Make sure to unplug the power cord before cleaning the product. Otherwise, this may cause electric shock or fire.
  • Page 7 If the monitor is dropped or the casing is damaged, turn the monitor off and unplug the power cord. Then contact a , The monitor may cause a malfunction, electric shock or fire. Disconnect the plug from the outlet during storms or lightning or if it is not used for a long period of time.
  • Page 8 enters the product, turn the product off, unplug the power connector from the wall outlet and contact a When viewing a fixed screen for an extended period of time, residual image or blurriness may appear. Change the mode to energy saving mode or set a screensaver to a changing picture when away from the monitor for an extended period of time.
  • Page 9 Do not place your children's favorite toys or any other objects of interest on the product. Children may try to climb on the product to retrieve an object. The product could fall, causing physical damage or even death. Proper Seating Posture During Monitor Use Periodically take a 10 minute break every hour or so to relieve eye strain.
  • Page 10 Please make sure the following items are included with your monitor. If any items are missing, Contact a local dealer Unpacking Type 1 Monitor Type 2 Monitor & Simple stand MagicRotation program can not be provided as Simple Stand does not support Pivot function. Type 3 contact your dealer.
  • Page 11 Monitor & Pivot stand Type 4 Monitor & Sliding Stand Type 5 Monitor & Lowest HAS Stand Manual Quick Setup Guide Cable D-sub Cable User's Guide, Warranty Card Monitor Driver, (Not available in all Natural Color software, locations) MagicTune™ software MagicRotation software Power Cord DVI Cable (option)
  • Page 12 Front MENU button [ ] Opens the OSD menu. Also use to exit the OSD menu or return to the previous menu. MagicBright™ is a new feature providing optimum viewing MagicBright™ [ environment depending on the contents of the image you are watching.
  • Page 13 Note : If you select the digital mode, you must connect your monitor to the graphic card's DVI port using the DVI cable. Use this button for auto adjustment. AUTO button Power button [ ]/ Use this button for turn the monitor on and off. / Power indicator This light glows blue during normal operation, and blinking blue once as the monitor saves your adjustments.
  • Page 14 Connecting the Monitor 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. Using the D-sub (Analog) connector on the video card. 2-1.
  • Page 15 Using the Stand Monitor Assembly Monitor and Bottom Pivot Stand / Sliding Stand Attaching a Base This monitor accepts a 75 mm x 75 mm VESA-compliant mounting interface pad. A.Stand Stopper...
  • Page 16 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/ http://www.samsung.com/monitor http://www.sec.co.kr/monitor http://www.samsungmonitor.com.cn/ 1. Insert CD into the CD-ROM drive.
  • Page 17 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 doesn't damage your system.The certified driver will be posted on Samsung Monitor homepage http://www.samsung.com/.
  • Page 18 4. Click the "Properties" button on the "Monitor" tab and select "Driver" tab. 5. Click "Update Driver.." and select "Install from a list or.." then click "Next" button. 6. Select "Don't search ,I will.." then click "Next" and then click "Have disk". 7.
  • Page 19 8. If you can see following "Message" window, then click the "Continue Anyway" button. Then click "OK" button. This monitor driver is under certified MS logo,and this installation doesn't damage your system.The certified driver will be posted on Samsung Monitor homepage. http://www.samsung.com/ 9. Click the "Close" button then click "OK" button continually.
  • Page 20 2. Double click the "Display" Icon. 3. Choose the "Settings" tab and then click "Advanced..". 4. Choose "Monitor". Case1: If the "Properties" button is inactive, it means your monitor is properly configured. Please stop installation Case2: If the "Properties" button is active, click the "Properties" button then follow next steps continually.
  • Page 21 Samsung Electronics in association with Korea Electronics & Telecommunications 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.
  • Page 22 1. [ ]Opens the on-screen menu and exits from the menu or closes the adjustment menu. 2. [ ]This button allows you to adjust items in the menu. 3. [ ]Press this button to Activates a highlighted menu item. 4. [AUTO]Press to Self-Adjusts the incoming PC signal automatically. The values of fine,coarse and position are adjusted automatically.
  • Page 23 Menu Description When the 'AUTO' button is pressed, the Auto Adjustment screen appears as shown in the animated screen on the center. Auto adjustment allows the monitor to self-adjust to the incoming video signal. The values of fine, coarse and position are adjusted automatically. (Available in analog mode only) To make the automatic adjustment function sharper, execute the 'AUTO' AUTO...
  • Page 24 Menu After pushing the "MENU" button more than 5 seconds, OSD function is locked (unlocked). Locked You can also adjust 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 25 Brightness Menu When OSD is not on the screen, push the button to adjust brightness. Brightness SOURCE Menu SOURCE Selects the video signal while the OSD is off. Description Description...
  • Page 26 Brightness Contrast Picture MagicColor Color Tone Color Image Coarse Fine Language H-Position Setup Auto Source Image Reset 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 27 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 28 : 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. (Not available in MagicColor mode of Full and Adjusts individual R,G,B color balance.
  • Page 29 display. V-Position (Available in analog mode only) Menu You can choose one of 9 languages. Language Note:The language chosen affects only the language of the OSD. It has no effect on any software running on the computer. You can change the horizontal position where the OSD H-Position menu appears on your monitor.
  • Page 30 Menu Select Auto Source for the monitor to automatically select Auto Source the signal source. Image parameters are replaced with the factory default Image Reset values. Color parameters are replaced with the factory default Color Reset values. Information Menu Description Description Play/Stop...
  • Page 31 Shows a video source, display mode on the OSD screen. Information...
  • Page 32 Overview Installation OSD Mode Overview What is MagicTune™? Monitor performance can vary due to the graphics card, host computer lighting conditions and other environmental factors. In order to get the best image on a monitor requires you to adjust it for your unique setting.

  • Page 33: 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 34 6. Choose a folder to install the MagicTune™ program. 7. Click "Install." 8. The "Installation Status" window appears.

  • Page 35: System Requirements

    9. Click "Finish." 10. When the installation is complete, the MagicTune™ executable icon appears on your desktop. Double-click the icon to start the program. MagicTune™ execution icon may not appear depending on specification of computer system or monitor. If that happens, press F5 Key. Installation Problems The installation of MagicTune™...
  • Page 36 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 37: Osd Mode

    Overview Installation OSD Mode MagicTune™ allows for quick accurate tuning of the display with the ability to easily save and use monitor configurations that are best suited for you. OSD mode may appear inconsistent with the explanation in guidance book depending on specification of each monitor. When Rotation is functioning, portion of MagicTune™...

  • Page 38: 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 39: Image Tab Definition

    images by enhancing the brightness, sharpness, saturation, Hue of a certain area on the screen. This offers an easy-to-use interface that highlights the video-playing portion of your multimedia program by automatically detecting and highlight the desired area by dragging. When the mouse cursor is activated( other tasks, right click your mouse, or put the activated cursor ( click.

  • Page 40: Option Tab Definition

    Sharpness Changes the clearance of image. Option Tab Definition You can configure MagicTune™ using the following options. Loads the Preferences Dialog Box. Preferences in use will have an "V" in the check box. To turn on or off any Preference, position the cursor over the box and click. Preferences Enable task tray menu .

  • Page 41: Color Calibration

    Overview Installation OSD Mode Color Calibration 1. Color Calibration Color Calibration guides you to get optimal color condition for your monitor. Proceed following 5steps for getting optimal monitor color condition . 1. Control "Brightness control bar" for matching the brightness of control patch and the brightness of background pattern 2.
  • Page 42 2. Press "View Uncalibrated" button to see the original image.
  • Page 43 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 44: 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 45 As the Highlight program uses the communication lines, please exit the Highlight program before you can access MagicTune™. Some of Samsung CDT monitors support the Highlight feature. When using both the Highlight feature and MagicTune™ simultaneously, conflicts occur, which cause errors.
  • Page 46 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 47: What Is Magicrotation

    This greatly improves the user's productivity allowing him the flexibility to switch between landscape and portrait modes. The MagicRotation Software from Samsung Electronics, Inc. provides the user with a rotation feature (0, 90, 180, 270 orientation) that facilitates the optimum utilization of computer display screen, better viewing and improved user productivity.
  • Page 48 Overview Installation Interface Uninstall Troubleshooting Installation 1. Insert the installation CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Click the MagicRotation installation file. 3. Select installation Language, Click "Next". 4. When the InstallShield Wizard window appears, click "Next." 5. Select "I accept the terms of the license agreement" to accept the terms of use.
  • Page 49 6. Choose a folder to install the MagicRotation program. 7. Click "Install." 8. The "Setup Status" window appears.

  • Page 50: Installation Problems

    9. Click "Finish." Have to reboot the system in order for the MagicRotation to work properly. 10. When the installation is complete, the MagicRotation executable icon appears on your desktop. Installation Problems The installation of MagicRotation can be affected by the factors such as video card, motherboard and the network environment.

  • Page 51: System Requirements

    movie files properly in 90, 180 and 270 orientations then do the following : Close the application. Select the Orientation (90, 180, 270) you want to view the application. Relaunch the application. In most cases this should fix the problem. 3.
  • Page 52 Overview Installation Interface When Rotation is functioning, portion of MagicTune™ program may not operate normally. AutoRotation : The screens display will automatically rotate when the monitor is rotated. To execute Auto Rotation, it should be done as below. Please install both MagicRotation and MagicTune™ 3.6 programs in your computer.
  • Page 53 Rotate to 90 : Display will be rotated 90 degrees from the current angle. Rotate to 180 : Display will be rotated 180 degrees from the current angle.
  • Page 54 Rotate to 270 : Display will be rotated 270 degrees from the current angle. Hot key : Hot Keys are available by default and can be changed by user. It can be assigned by user directly with keyboard after changing the existing HotKey .
  • Page 56 Overview Installation Interface Uninstall The MagicRotation program can be removed only by using the "Add/Remove Programs" option of the Windows Control Panel. Perform the following steps to remove MagicRotation. 1. Go to [Task Tray] ' [Start] ' [Settings] and select [Control Panel] in the menu. If the program runs on Windows™...

  • Page 57: Before You Call Technical Support

    Overview Installation Interface Troubleshooting Before You Call Technical Support MagicRotation Software works with the installed "Display Driver" supplied by your Graphic Card Vendor to provide screen rotation capabilities. If the installed "Display Driver" is working incorrectly or has bugs in it, then these bugs would still exist even after MagicRotation Software is installed.
  • Page 58 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 Information section or contact your Symptom Check List No images on the Is the power cord screen.
  • Page 59 There is no image on the screen. Is the power indicator on the monitor blinking at 1 second intervals? Connected using the DVI cable? I cannot see the On Have you locked the On Screen Display. Screen Display (OSD) Menu to prevent changes? The screen shows Is the screen displaying strange colors or just...
  • Page 60 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. contact an authorized service center.
  • Page 61 Q & A Question How can I change the frequency? How can I adjust the resolution? How can I set the Power Saving function? How can I clean the outer case/LCD Panel? Self-Test Feature Check Self-Test Feature Check Warning Messages Your monitor provides a self test feature that allows you to check whether your monitor is functioning properly.
  • Page 62 Environment The location and the position of the monitor may influence the quality and other features of the monitor. 1. If there are any sub woofer speakers near the monitor, unplug and relocate the woofer to another room. 2. Remove all electronic devices such as radios, fans, clocks and telephones that are within 3 feet (one meter) of the monitor.
  • Page 63 General General Model Name SyncMaster 740BX 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) Type a-si TFT active matrix Synchronization Horizontal 30 ~ 81 kHz Vertical 56 ~ 75 Hz Display Color...
  • Page 64 Less than 34 W Dimensions (WxDxH)/ Weight (Without Stand) 366 x 60.2 x 301.4 mm / 14.4 x 2.4 x 11.9 inch Dimensions (WxDxH)/ Weight (Simple Stand) 366.0 x 200.0 x 391.2 mm / 14.4 x 7.9 x 15.4 inch (with Basic Stand) / 3.4 kg Dimensions (WxDxH)/ Weight (Pivot Stand) 366.0 x 200.0 x 391.2 mm / 14.4 x 7.9 x 15.4 inch (with Basic Stand) / 4.7 kg Dimensions (WxDxH)/ Weight (Sliding Stand)

  • Page 65: Preset Timing Modes

    Blue, Blinking Black Less than 1 W Less than 1 W (120 VAC / 220 (Off-mode) VAC) ® compliant and ENERGY2000 ® Partner, SAMSUNG has determined that this ® guidelines for energy efficiency. Vertical Pixel Clock Frequency (MHz) (Hz) 70.086 25.175 59.940...
  • Page 66 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 times per second to display an image to the user. The frequency of this repetition is called the Vertical Frequency or Refresh Rate.
  • Page 67 General General Model Name SyncMaster 940BX 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) Type a-si TFT active matrix Synchronization Horizontal 30 ~ 81 kHz Vertical 56 ~ 75 Hz Display Color...
  • Page 68 Less than 38 W Dimensions (WxDxH)/ Weight (Without Stand) 407.6 x 65.4 x 335 mm / 16.0 x 2.5 x 13.2 inch Dimensions (WxDxH)/ Weight (Simple Stand) 407.6 x 217.0 x 421.5mm / 16.0 x 8.5 x 16.6 inch (with Basic Stand) / 4.85 kg Dimensions (WxDxH)/ Weight (Pivot Stand) 407.6 x 200.0 x 408.0mm / 16.0 x 7.9 x 16.1 inch (with Basic Stand) / 5.55 kg Dimensions (WxDxH)/ Weight (Sliding Stand)
  • Page 69 Blue, Blinking Black Less than 1 W Less than 1 W (120 VAC / 220 (Off-mode) VAC) ® compliant and ENERGY2000 ® Partner, SAMSUNG has determined that this ® guidelines for energy efficiency. Vertical Pixel Clock Frequency (MHz) (Hz) 70.086 25.175 59.940...
  • Page 70 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 times per second to display an image to the user. The frequency of this repetition is called the Vertical Frequency or Refresh Rate.
  • Page 71 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) ARGENTINA 0800-333-3733 BRAZIL 0800-124-421 CHILE 800-726-7864 (SAMSUNG) COSTA RICA 0-800-507-7267...
  • Page 72 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 SOUTH AFRICA 0860 7267864 (SAMSUNG) U.A.E 800SAMSUNG (7267864) http://www.samsung.com/cz http://www.samsung.com/dk http://www.samsung.com/fi http://www.samsung.com/fr http://www.samsung.de http://www.samsung.com/hu http://www.samsung.com/it http://www.samsung.lu http://www.samsung.com/nl http://www.samsung.com/no http://www.samsung.com/pl http://www.samsung.com/pt http://www.samsung.com/sk...
  • Page 73 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 Vertical Frequency The screen must be redrawn several times per second in order to create and display an image for the user.
  • Page 74 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 75: Product Information (Image Retention Free)

    PRODUCT INFORMATION (Image Retention Free) LCD Monitors and TVs may have image retention when switching from one image to another especially after displaying a stationary image for a long time. This guide is to demonstrate correct usage of LCD products in order to protect them from Image retention.
  • Page 76 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 77: 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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