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  • Page 1 Install Drivers Install Programs...
  • Page 2 Failure to follow directions noted by this symbol could result in bodily harm or damage to equipment. Prohibited Do not disassemble Do not touch Power When not used for extended period of time, set your computer to DPMS. If using a screen saver, set it to the active screen mode. Do not use a damaged or loose plug.
  • Page 3 Do not pull the plug out by the wire nor touch the plug with wet hands. This may cause an electric shock or fire. Use only a properly grounded plug and receptacle. An improper ground may cause electric shock or equipment damage. Do not excessively bend the plug and wire nor place heavy objects upon them, which could cause damage.
  • Page 4 Set down the monitor carefully. The monitor could be damaged or broken. Do not place the monitor face down. The TFT-LCD surface may be damaged. Installing a wall bracket must be done by a qualified professional. Installation by unqualified personnel may result in injury. Always use the mounting device specified in the owner's manual.
  • Page 5 Use the recommended detergent with a smooth cloth. If the connector between the plug and the pin is dusty or dirty, clean it properly with a dry cloth. A dirty connector may cause an electric shock or fire. Contact a Service Center or Customer Center for interior cleaning once a year. Keep the product's interior clean.
  • Page 6 Do not try to move the monitor by pulling only the wire or the signal cable. This may cause a breakdown, electric shock or fire due to damage to the cable. Do not move the monitor right or left by pulling only the wire or the signal cable.
  • Page 7 Keep the volume at a proper level when you use the headphones. Excessively loud volume levels may damage hearing. Keep a proper distance between your eyes and the monitor screen. Sitting too close to the monitor on a continuous basis may damage eyesight. To ease eye strain, take at least a five-minute break after every hour of using the monitor.
  • Page 8 contact a service center.
  • Page 9 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 Option A Option B Monitor Monitor & WISELINK Manual Warranty Card User's Guide, Monitor Driver, Quick Setup Guide (Not available in all locations) Natural Color software...
  • Page 10 D-Sub Cable D-Sub Cable Audio Cable Audio Cable Cable(Option B) Sold separately D-Sub Cable DVI Cable Others Audio Cable Sold separately DVI Cable Remote Control Others Option B WISELINK Remote Control Front Front Power Cord Radio Antenna Power Cord Radio Antenna Option B USB Cable Power Cord...
  • Page 11 1. MENU 1. MENU Use this button for open the on-screen menu and exits from the menu screen or closes Use this button for open the on-screen menu and exits from the menu screen or closes screen adjustment menu. screen adjustment menu. Moves from one menu item to another vertically or adjusts selected menu values.
  • Page 12 Rear Rear (The configuration at the back of the monitor may vary from product to product.) (The configuration at the back of the monitor may vary from product to product.) 1. Power Connection Terminal 1. DC Power Connection Terminal 2. PC connection terminal 2.
  • Page 13 5. EXT(RGB) connection terminal 5. AV connection terminal 6. AV connection terminal Connecting the Monitor Connecting the Monitor Remote Control Remote Control - Scart is mainly used in Europe. EXT(RGB) connection terminal S-Video connection terminal (Input) - Scart is mainly used in Europe. Video connection terminal (Input) Left(L) / Right(R) audio connection terminal (Input) Left(L) / Right(R) AUDIO connection terminal (Input)
  • Page 14 1. POWER Use this button to turn the monitor on and off. 2. CHANNEL Selects TV channels in the TV mode. You may use this button in PIP mode as well. 3. +100 Press to select channels over 100. For example, to select channel 121, press "+100", then press "2" and "1". -/-- (One/Two-Digit channel selection ) Use to select a channel numbered ten or over.
  • Page 15 11. SOURCE 16. P.MODE, M/B (MagicBright™) Switches from PC mode to Video mode. When you press this button, current mode is displayed on the lower center of the screen. Changing the source is allowed only external devices that are connected to the monitor at the time.

  • Page 16: Connecting The Monitor

    Connecting the monitor Connecting the monitor 1. Connecting to a Computer 1. Connecting to a Computer Connect the power cord for your monitor to the power port on the back of 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.

  • Page 17: Connecting To Other Devices

    to see if the monitor status is set to analogue. Press Source button to have the monitor double- If you connect properly your monitor using the DVI connector but get a blank or fuzzy screen, check check the input signal source. to see if the monitor status is set to analogue.
  • Page 18 1. Input devices such as DVDs, VCRs or Camcorders are connected to the Video or S-Video terminal 1. Input devices such as DVDs, VCRs or Camcorders are connected to the Video or S-Video terminal of the monitor using the RCA or S-Video cable. of the monitor using the RCA or S-Video cable.
  • Page 19 1. Connect the CATV or antenna coaxial cable to the Antenna terminal on the rear of the monitor. 1. Connect the CATV or antenna coaxial cable to the Antenna terminal on the rear of the monitor. You need to use a coaxial antenna cable. You need to use a coaxial antenna cable.

  • Page 20: Using The Stand

    3. Select Component using the SOURCE button on the monitor's front. 3. Select Component using the SOURCE button on the monitor's front. 4. Connecting Headphone 4. Connecting Headphone You may connect your Headphone to the monitor. You may connect your Headphone to the monitor. 1.
  • Page 21 To mount the monitor on a wall, you should purchase the wall mounting kit that allows you to mount the monitor at least 10cm away from the wall surface. Contact the nearest Samsung Service Center for monitor at least 10cm away from the wall surface. Contact the nearest Samsung Service Center for more information.
  • Page 22 This monitor driver is under certified MS logo,and this installation doesn't damage 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. your system.The certified driver will be posted on Samsung Monitor homepage.
  • Page 23 Prepare a blank disk and download the driver program file at the Internet web site shown here. Prepare a blank disk and download the driver program file at the Internet web site shown here. Internet web site : http://www.samsung-monitor.com/ Internet web site : http://www.samsung-monitor.com/ http://www.samsungusa.com/monitor...
  • Page 24 This monitor driver is under certified MS logo,and this installation doesn't damage your system.The 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. certified driver will be posted on Samsung Monitor homepage.

  • Page 25: Microsoft ® Windows ® Millennium Operating System

    10. Monitor driver installation is completed. 10. Monitor driver installation is completed. ® ® ® ® Microsoft Windows 2000 Operating System Microsoft Windows 2000 Operating System When you can see "Digital Signature Not Found" on your monitor, follow these steps. When you can see "Digital Signature Not Found"...
  • Page 26 Research Institute (ETRI). Research Institute (ETRI). This system is available only for Samsung monitors and makes the color of the images on the monitor This system is available only for Samsung monitors and makes the color of the images on the monitor the same as the printed or scanned images.
  • Page 27 How to delete the Natural Color software program How to delete the Natural Color software program Select "Setting" / 'Control Panel" on the "Start" menu and then double-click "Add/Delete a Select "Setting" / 'Control Panel" on the "Start" menu and then double-click "Add/Delete a program".
  • Page 28 Input Available Mode : PC / DVI Description Source Use to select PC, TV or other external input source connected to the Monitor. Use to select the screen of your choice. • PC • DVI: HDCP supported • TV • Ext.- EXT.(RGB)is mainly used in Europe. •...
  • Page 29 1) PIP • ON/ Off : Turn the PIP Screen on or off. 2) Source • PC / DVI : TV / Ext.(EXT.(RGB)is mainly used in Europe.) / AV / S-Video / Component Mode : Select the input source for the PIP. 3) Size : Change the Size of the PIP window.
  • Page 30 MagicBright™ MagicBright™ is a new feature providing the optimum viewing environment depending on the contents of the image you are watching. Currently four different modes are available: Entertain, Internet,Text and Custom. Each mode has its own pre-configured brightness value. You can easily select one of four settings by simply pressing the MagicBright™...
  • Page 31 : Adjusts the Brightness of the PIP window on the screen. 3) Sharpness : Adjusts the difference between the lightest and darkest areas of the PIP window. 4) Color : Adjusts the Color of the PIP window on the screen. 5) Tint : Adds a natural tone to the PIP window.
  • Page 32 • Normal • Zoom 1 • Zoom 2 - ZOOM1, ZOOM2 are not available in 1080i(or over 720p) of DTV. Digital NR - Digital Noise Reduction. You can turn the Noise Elimination feature On/Off. The Digital Noise Elimination feature allows you to enjoy clearer and crisper images.
  • Page 33 preference. 1) Bass : Emphasize low frequency audio. 2) Treble : Emphasize high frequency audio. 3) Balance : Allows you to adjust the sound balance between the left and right speakers. Reduces the differences in volume level among Auto Volume broadcasters.
  • Page 34 Available Mode : PC / DVI Description The TV automatically cycles through all of the available Auto Program channels and stores them in memory. This takes about one to two minutes. In rare cases, "Auto program" may miss a few channels due to weak signals and the channels may not be added to the channel memory.

  • Page 35: Area Configuration

    Available Mode : PC / DVI Description Area When you turn the power on of the product for the first time since it released from a factory, menu to select location will appear. Configuration Choose the region and country where you use the monitor. This is because broadcasting type varies according to region and country.
  • Page 36 MagicChannel MagicChannel : MagicChannel enables you to watch only certain channels. Parents can help their children study more effectively by selectiong channels only related to learning. Be careful not to misplace the remote control since without it, to select or cancel MagicChannel is impossible.
  • Page 37 Overview Setup Using WISELINK WISELINK is used to play Photo Files (*.jpg), Music Files (*.mp3, *.wav) and Movie Files (*.avi, *.mov) stored in the memory card on the Monitor. What is a Memory Card? A memory card is an auxiliary storage device used in AV equipment to exchange data between devices. It is mainly used in digital cameras, digital camcorders,MP3 players, notebooks, and PDAs.
  • Page 38 Cautions on using WISELINK Mode - Do not insert foreign objects into the slot. - Insert the memory card in the proper direction - Do not remove the memory card when it is in use. - The manufacturer's responsibility does not include damaged data. (Be careful not to corrupt data and be sure to back up files.) - Use the slot cover so that dust and foreign objects cannot enter the slot when WISELINK is not in use.

  • Page 39: Connecting Usb Port

    Setup Overview Connecting WISELINK Connecting USB port If the computer is connected to WISELINK by a cable, such works as writing and reading data are possible at the computer source. Connect the upstream USB port to an appropriate USB port on your computer. Connect USB peripherals to the downstream USB ports on the WISELINK.

  • Page 40: Osd Mode

    Overview Setup Switching to WISELINK Mode 1 Switching to WISELINK Mode 2 While making a selection, information about the selected file is displayed on the right side of the screen. When no card is inserted, "Please Insert Card" will be displayed. When a new card is inserted or the inserted card is loose, the memory card selecting screen will automatically open.

  • Page 41: Photo Playback

    When any card other than the memory card currently in use becomes loose, "Please Insert Card" will be displayed on the center of the screen. A maximum of one thousand files can be displayed. File names are displayed in English only. Images edited by JPEG editors (for example: Photoshop or Paintshop) may not appear normal.

  • Page 42: Music File Playback

    rotated image will be just shown at the photo full screen. You can rotate the image zoomed. You can zoom the image 3 times. You can use the picture. Zoom You can zoom the image rotated. Close Menu close. Music File Playback MP3/WAV file format is supported.
  • Page 43 Movie File Playback AVI/MOV file format is supported. 1. Press the button to move to a desired file and it will automatically play. 2. The active page is displayed. Change the pages by pressing button. 3. Press the EXIT button to move to the previous menu.
  • Page 44 1. JPEG/MP3/WAV/AVI/MOV files. 2. The active page is displayed. Change the pages by pressing 3. Press the EXIT button to ruturn to the previous menu. ALL FILE WISELINK Setup You can set various functions in WISELINK mode. 4. Press the INFO button to move to the WISELINK setup.

  • Page 45: Slide Show Repeat

    Turning off the Monitor set or switching to another mode during setup will cancel your settings. The Music Slide Show always repeats all the music. It doesn't follow the setting of Music Repeat. The ENTER button will stop the Music Slide Show and Bar setup menu is displayed. The INFO button will stop the Music Slide Show and setup menu is displayed.
  • Page 46 A screen saver is provided to prolog the life of the Screen. Off: Stops the screen saver. Screen 5min: The screen saver automatically turns on if no button is pressed within five minutes. Saver 10min: The screen saver automatically turns on if no button is pressed within ten minutes.

  • Page 47: Troubleshooting

    Overview Setup If the Monitor seems to have a problem, first try this list of possible problems and solutions. If none of these troubleshooting tips apply, then call your nearest service center. Problem Image or Music Files do not play back. Each picture or slide has a different running time.
  • Page 48 install the driver from the CD, so that the computer recognizes the driver. Note that it will not recognize WISELINK. The file names are distorted. WISELINK only supports file names in English. It does not support file names in other languages (Chinese, Japanese, etc.).
  • Page 49 Self-Test Feature Check Check the following items yourself before calling for service. Contact the that you cannot solve by yourself. Self-Test Feature Check Not Supported Mode Maintenance and Cleaning Symptoms & Recommended Actions 1. Self-Test Feature Check Your monitor provides a self test feature that allows you to check whether your monitor is functioning properly.
  • Page 50 Do not use benzene, thinner or other flammable substances, or a Next Finish. wet cloth. We recommend a Samsung cleansing agent is used to prevent damage to the screen. Never use acetone, benzene or thinner. (They may cause flaws or deformation of the screen surface.)
  • Page 51 2. Maintaining the Flat Panel Display Screen. 6. Symptoms and Recommended Actions Clean with a soft cloth (cotton flannel) smoothly. A monitor recreates visual signals received from the computer. Therefore, if there is trouble with the computer or the video card, this can cause the monitor to become blank, have poor coloring, noise, Video mode not supported, etc.
  • Page 52 Picture rolls vertically. "Check Signal Cable" message Image is not clear. Picture is blurred. "Not Supported Mode" message Picture image is unstable and vibrates. Picture rolls vertically. Ghost images are shown in the picture. The image is too light or too dark Image is not clear.
  • Page 53 4. Problems related to Remote Control Problems related to the remote control and their solutions are listed. Problems The remote control buttons do Q & A not respond. Question How can I change the frequency? How can I adjust the resolution? Q &...
  • Page 54 General General Model Name SyncMaster 730MP LCD Panel Size 17" Diagonal Display area 337.920(H) x 270.336(V) Pixel Pitch 0.264(H) x 0.264(V) Type a-si TFT active matrix Synchronization Horizontal 31 ~ 81kHz Vertical 56 ~ 85Hz Display Color 16,194,277 Colors Resolution...
  • Page 55 Preset Timing Modes Power saving mode EPA/ENERGY 2000 Green Green, Blinking Less than 2W (Off-mode) ® compliant and ENERGY2000 ® Partner, SAMSUNG has determined that this ® guidelines for energy efficiency. Power off (Power button) Black Less than 1W (110Vac)
  • Page 56 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 adjust the screen as follows. Table 1.
  • Page 57 Germany Norway Spain Israel Denmark Portugal Countries Netherlands Austria Singapore Indonesia Australia Broadcasting Systems SECAM-B Iran Iraq Saudi arabia Countries Syria Lebanon Egypt Horizontal Frequency The time to scan one line connecting the right edge to the left edge of the screen horizontally is called Horizontal Cycle and the inverse number of the Horizontal Cycle is called Horizontal Frequency.
  • Page 58 Service AUSTRALIA : Samsung Electronics Australia Pty Ltd. Customer Response Centre 7 Parkview Drive, Homebush Bay NSW 2127 Tel : 1300 362 603 http://www.samsung.com.au/ BRAZIL : Samsung Eletronica da Amazonia Ltda. R. Prof. Manoelito de Ornellas, 303, Terro B Chacara Sto. Antonio, CEP : 04719-040...
  • Page 59 Gustavo A.Madero C.P.07700, Mexico D.F. Mexico TEL. 52-55-5747-5100 Fax. 52-55-47 52 02 RFC: SEM950215S98 http://www.samsung.com.mx/ IMPORTADO POR: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS MEXICO. S.A. DE C.V. Saturno NO.44, Col. Nueva Industrial Vallejo Gustavo A.Madero C.P.07700, Mexico D.F. Mexico TEL. 52-55-5747-5100 EXPORTADO POR: Samsung Electronics CO.,LTD.
  • Page 60 Tel. 214 148 114/100 Fax. 214 148 133/128 Free Line 800 220 120 http://www.samsung.pt/ SOUTH AFRICA : Samsung Electronics,5 Libertas Road, Somerset Office Park, Bryanston Ext 16. Po Box 70006, Bryanston,2021, South Africa Tel : 0027-11-549-1621 Fax : 0027-11-549-1629 http://www.samsung.co.za/...
  • Page 61 Terms Sync Signal Sync (Synchronized) Signals refer to the standard signals that are required to display desired colors on the monitor. They are divided into Vertical and Horizontal Sync Signals. These signals display normal color images by the set resolution and frequency. Types of Sync Signals Separate This is a scheme of transmitting individual vertical sync signals to the monitor.
  • Page 62 Channel Fine Tuning This feature allows the viewer to fine-tune the TV channel to obtain the best viewing conditions. The Samsung LCD TV has both automatic and manual channel fine-tuning features to enable the viewer to adjust their desired settings.
  • Page 63 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 64 Federal Communications Commission. It is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402, Stock Number 004-000-00345-4. The party responsible for product compliance: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD America QA Lab of Samsung 3351 Michelson Drive, Suite #290, Irvine, CA92612 USA Tel) 949-975-7310...
  • Page 65 MPR II Compliance This monitor complies with SWEDAC(MPR II) recommendations for reduced electric and magnetic fields. European Notice(Europe Only) Products with the CE marking comply with the EMC Directive(89/336/EEC), (92/31/EEC), (93/68/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community.

  • Page 66: Environmental Requirements

    There are also other characteristics of a monitor, such as energy consumption levels, that are important from both the working and natural environment viewpoints. Since all types of conventional electricity generation have a negative effect on the environment (acidic and climate-influencing emissions, radioactive waste, etc.) it is vital to conserve energy.
  • Page 67 electronics components concerned with the display unit. CFCs (freons) CFCs (freons) are sometimes used for washing printed circuit boards and in the manufacturing of expanded foam for packaging. CFCs break down ozone and thereby damage the ozone layer in the stratosphere, causing increased reception on Earth of ultraviolet light with consequent increased risks of skin cancer (malignant melanoma).
  • Page 68 via the Internet, using the address: http://www.tco-info.com/ Environmental requirements Flame retardants Flame retardants are present in printed circuit boards, cables, wires, casings and housings. Their purpose is to prevent, or at least to delay the spread of fire. Up to 30% of the plastic in a computer casing can consist of flame retardant substances.
  • Page 69 For recycling information for TCO'03 certified monitors, for the residents in the following countries, please contact the company corresponding to your region of residence. For those who reside in other countries, please contact a nearest local Samsung dealer for recycling information for the products to be treated in environmentally acceptable way.
  • Page 70 Mercury Statement (LCD Monitor, LCD TV, DLP Projection TV, Projector for USA only) LAMP(S) INSIDE THIS PRODUCT CONTAIN MERCURY AND MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF ACCORDING TO LOCAL, STATE OR FEDERAL LAWS For details see lamprecycle.org, eiae.org, or call 1-800-Samsung...

  • Page 71: 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 72 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.

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