Samsung SyncMaster 931BW User Manual
Samsung SyncMaster 931BW User Manual

Samsung SyncMaster 931BW User Manual

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  • Page 1 SyncMaster 931BW Install drivers Install programs SyncMaster 931BW Downloaded from ManualMonitor.com Manuals...
  • Page 2 SyncMaster 931BW Model Notation Failure to follow directions noted by this symbol could result in bodily harm or damage to the equipment. Prohibited Important to read and understand at all times Do not disassemble Disconnect the plug from the outlet...
  • Page 3 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. Insert the power plug firmly so that it does not come loose.
  • Page 4 Installation Be sure to contact an authorized Service Center when installing your set in a location with heavy dust, high or low temperatures, high humidity, and exposed to chemical substances, and where it will be operated for 24 hours continuously such as at airports, train stations etc.
  • Page 5: Cleaning And Use

    Do not install the product in places with poor ventilation, for instance, a bookshelf, closet, etc. Any increase in the internal temperature may cause fire. 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.
  • Page 6 Do not use any chemicals such as wax, benzene, alcohol, thinners, insecticide, air freshener, lubricant or detergent. Contact the SAMSUNG customer care center or Customer Center for interior cleaning once a year. Keep the product's interior clean. Dust which has accumulated in the interior over an extended period of time may cause a malfunction or fire.
  • Page 7 This may cause electric shock or fire. Keep the product away from places exposed to oil, smoke or moisture; do not install inside a vehicle. This may cause a malfunction, electric shock or fire. In particular avoid operating the monitor near water or outdoors where the monitor could be exposed to snow or rain.
  • Page 8 This may cause an explosion or fire. Never insert anything metallic into the monitor openings. This may cause electric shock, fire or injury. Do not insert metal objects such as chopsticks, wire and tools or inflammable objects such as paper or matches into the vent, headphone port or AV ports or etc. This may cause electric shock or fire.
  • Page 9 Failure to disconnect a cable may damage it and cause fire or electric shock. Place the product out of children's reach, as they could damage by hanging onto it. A falling product may cause injury to the person or even fatality. When not using the product for an extended period of time, keep the product unplugged.
  • Page 10 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. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate this from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources.
  • Page 11: Package Contents

    Model SyncMaster 931BW Features RTA Monitor RTA (Response Time Accelerator) A function that accelerates the response speed of the panel so as to provide a sharper and more natural video display. RTA On Activates the RTA function so that the panel operates at a higher response speed than its original speed.
  • Page 12: Your Monitor

    Monitor & Simple stand Manual Warranty Card User's Guide, Monitor Driver, Quick Setup Guide (Not available in all Natural Color Software, locations) MagicTune™ Software Cable Power Cord D-sub Cable Sold separately DVI Cable Your Monitor Front Downloaded from ManualMonitor.com Manuals...
  • Page 13 MENU button [ ] Opens the on-screen menu and exits from the menu. MagicBright™ button MagicBright™ is a new feature providing optimum viewing environment depending on the contents of the image you are watching. Currently seven different modes are available: Custom, Text, Internet, Game, Sport and Movie, Dynamic Contrast.
  • Page 14 >> Click here to see an animation clip Adjust buttons [ Adjust items in the menu. Enter button [ ] / Activates a highlighted menu item. / SOURCE button Push the 'SOURCE', then selects the video signal while the OSD is off.
  • Page 15: Connecting Cables

    Model SyncMaster 931BW 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.
  • Page 16 Monitor and Bottom Attaching a Base This monitor accepts a 75 mm x 75 mm VESA-compliant mounting interface pad. A. Monitor B. Mounting interface pad (Sold separately) Turn off your monitor and unplug its power cord. Lay the LCD monitor face-down on a flat surface with a cushion beneath it to protect the screen.
  • Page 17: Monitor Driver

    Model SyncMaster 931BW Monitor Driver When prompted by the operating system for the monitor driver, insert the CD-ROM included with this monitor. Driver installation is slightly different from one operating system to another. Follow the directions appropriate for the operating system you have.
  • Page 18 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/ Monitor driver installation is completed. Installing the Monitor Driver (Manual) Windows XP Windows 2000...
  • Page 19 "OK" button. 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 the "OK" button continually. Downloaded from ManualMonitor.com Manuals...
  • Page 20 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 the "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 21: Natural Color

    Natural Color S/W is the very solution for this problem. It is a color administration system developed by Samsung Electronics in association with Korea Electronics & Telecommunications Downloaded from ManualMonitor.com Manuals...
  • Page 22 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. For more information, refer to Help (F1) in the software program.
  • Page 23: Installation

    The OSD mode allows easy adjustment of monitor settings without taking pre-defined steps. You can access the desired menu item to set with ease. Overview Installation | OSD Mode | Color Calibration | Uninstall | Troubleshooting Installation 1. Insert the installation CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2.
  • Page 24: Osd Mode

    180degrees when you pivots the monitor. To execute Rotation, it should be done as below. Please install both MagicRotation and MagicTune™ programs in your computer. Launch MagicTune™ Option → Preference → Click the small box in the enable task tray menu. MagicTune™...
  • Page 25 - 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 26 MagicZone mode will show if the monitor supports the function. Color Innovation function provides optimized color for personal favor to view effectively with WCG-CCFL which was applied to Samsung Electronics for the first time. Color Brilliant : If you select "Brilliant", you can view a more clear and vibrant image.
  • Page 27 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 Transparency Enable task tray menu .
  • Page 28: Color Calibration

    Visit the MagicTune™ website or click to open the Help files (User Manual) if you need Help any help installing or running MagicTune™. The User Manual opens within a basic browser window. you can use the server to control the Client monitor. (Server program should be installed to use this program as Client) Asset ID When selecting the Customize checkbox at the bottom you can enter your...
  • Page 29: 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 30 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 31 Some graphic cards may not support your monitor. When you have a problem with the graphic card, visit our website to check the compatible graphic card list provided. http://www.samsung.com/monitor/magicTune MagicTune™ doesn't Have you changed your Download the latest program. The program can be work properly.
  • Page 32: Control Buttons

    Model SyncMaster 931BW Control Buttons [MENU / ] Opens the OSD menu. Also use to exit the OSD menu or return to the previous menu. ] These buttons allow you to adjust items in the menu. [ ] Press this button to activate a highlighted menu item.
  • Page 33 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 Analog 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' function AUTO...
  • Page 34 MENU Menu Description 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. Locked : Hold down the menu button for more than five (5) seconds to activate the OSD adjustment lock function.
  • Page 35 Menu Description Push the MagicBright™ button to circle through available preconfigured modes. MagicBright™ - seven different modes (Custom/Text/Internet/Game/Sport/Movie/Dynamic Contrast) Brightness Menu Description Brightness When OSD is not on the screen, push the button to adjust brightness. Downloaded from ManualMonitor.com Manuals...
  • Page 36: Osd Function

    SOURCE Menu Description SOURCE Selects the Video signal while the OSD is off. (Analog/Digital) OSD Function Picture Brightness Contrast Color MagicColor Color Tone Color Control Gamma Image Coarse Fine Sharpness H-Position V-Position Language H-Position V-Position Transparency Display Time Setup Auto Source Image Reset Color Reset Information...
  • Page 37 Menu Description Play/Stop You can use the on-screen menus to change the brightness according to personal preference. Direct Access Feature : When OSD is not on the screen, Brightness push the button to adjust brightness. >> Click here to see an animation clip MENU →...
  • Page 38 Menu Description Play/Stop 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. Returns to the original mode. MagicColor Demo The screen before applying MagicColor appears on the right and the screen after applying MagicColor appears on the left.
  • Page 39 Menu Description Play/Stop 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 Coarse menu. MENU → → → → → MENU Removes noise such as horizontal stripes. If the noise persists even after fine tuning, repeat it after Fine adjusting the frequency (clock speed).
  • Page 40 Menu Description Play/Stop You can choose one of nine languages. The language chosen affects only the language of the OSD. It Language has no effect on any software running on the computer. MENU → → → → → MENU You can change the horizontal position where the OSD menu appears on your monitor.
  • Page 41 Menu Description Play/Stop Select Auto Source for the monitor to automatically select the signal source. Auto Source MENU → → → → → MENU Image parameters are replaced with the factory default values. Image Reset MENU MENU → → → →...
  • Page 42 Menu Description Shows a video source, display mode on the OSD screen. Information MENU → Downloaded from ManualMonitor.com Manuals...
  • Page 43: Check List

    SyncMaster 931BW Model Check List Before calling for service, check the information in this section to see if you can remedy any problems yourself. If you do need assistance, please call the phone number on the Information section or contact your dealer.
  • Page 44 indicator on the restore the image on the screen. monitor blinking at 1 second intervals? If there is still no image, press the 'SOURCE' button. Then press any key on the keyboard again to activate the monitor and restore the image on the screen. Connected using You may get a blank screen if you boot the system the DVI cable?
  • Page 45 Some graphic cards may not support your monitor. When you have a problem with the graphic card, visit our website to check the compatible graphic card list provided. http://www.samsung.com/monitor/magictune MagicTune™ Have you changed Download the latest program. The program can be...
  • Page 46 Set the resolution at 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 at the Control Panel → Appearance and Themes → Display → Screen Saver.
  • Page 47 Environment The location and the position of the monitor may influence the quality and other features of the monitor. If there are any sub woofer speakers near the monitor, unplug and relocate the woofer to another room. Remove all electronic devices such as radios, fans, clocks and telephones that are within 3 feet (one meter) of the monitor.
  • Page 48: Specifications

    Model SyncMaster 931BW Specifications General Model Name SyncMaster 931BW LCD Panel Size 19 " Wide Diagonal (48 cm) Display area 408.24 mm (H) x 255.15 mm (V) Pixel Pitch 0.2835 mm (H) x 0.2835 mm (V) Synchronization Horizontal 31 ~ 81 kHz...
  • Page 49 15pin to 15pin D-sub cable, Detachable DVI-D to DVI-D connector, Detachable, (Option) Signal Connectors 15pin 3-row D-Sub connector, 24pin 3-row DVI-D connector Dimensions (W x D x H) / Weight 448.0 X 58.5 X 311.0 mm / 17.6 x 2.3 x 12.2 inch (Without Stand) 448.0 X 202.2 X 363.9 mm / 17.6 x 8.0 x 14.3 inch (With Stand) / 4.2 kg / 9.3 lbs VESA Mounting Interface 75 mm x 75 mm (for use with Specialty(Arm) Mounting hardware.)
  • Page 50: Preset Timing Modes

    ENERGY2000 compliant when used with a computer equipped with VESA DPMS functionality. ® As an ENERGY STAR Partner, SAMSUNG has determined that this ® product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. Preset Timing Modes If the signal transferred from the computer is the same as the following Preset Timing Modes, the screen will be adjusted automatically.
  • Page 51 VESA, 1440 X 900 70,635 74,984 136,750 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. 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.
  • Page 52 Contact SAMSUNG WORLDWIDE If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center. North America U.S.A 1-800-SAMSUNG (7267864) http://www.samsung.com CANADA 1-800-SAMSUNG (7267864) http://www.samsung.com/ca MEXICO 01-800-SAMSUNG (7267864) http://www.samsung.com/mx Latin America ARGENTINE 0800-333-3733 http://www.samsung.com/ar...
  • Page 53 IRELAND SLOVAKIA 0800-SAMSUNG(7267864) http://www.samsung.com/sk SPAIN 902 10 11 30 http://www.samsung.com/es SWEDEN 08 585 367 87 http://www.samsung.com/se SWITZERLAND 1-800-SAMSUNG(7267864) http://www.samsung.com/ch 0870 SAMSUNG (7267864) http://www.samsung.com/uk ESTONIA 800-7267 http://www.samsung.ee LATVIA 800-7267 http://www.samsung.com/lv LITHUANIA 800-77777 http://www.samsung.lt KAZAKHSTAN 8 800 080 1188 http://www.samsung.kz RUSSIA 8-800-200-0400 http://www.samsung.ru...
  • Page 54 TAIWAN 0800-329-999 http://www.samsung.com/tw VIETNAM 1 800 588 889 http://www.samsung.com/vn Middle East & Africa SOUTH AFRICA 0860 7267864 (SAMSUNG) http://www.samsung.com/za U.A.E 800SAMSUNG (7267864) http://www.samsung.com/mea 8000-4726 Terms Dot Pitch The image on a monitor is composed of red, green and blue dots. The closer the dots, the higher the resolution.
  • Page 55: For Better Display

    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 56 MÉXICO IMPORTADO POR: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS MÉXICO. S.A. de C.V. Vía Lopez Portillo No. 6, Col. San Fco. Chilpan Tultitlán, Estado de México, C.P. 54940 Tel: 01-55-5747-5100 / 01-800-726-7864 EXPORTADO POR: Samsung Electronics CO.,LTD. 416, Mae tan-3dong, Yeongtong - gu, Suwon City, Gyeonggi-do Korea...
  • Page 57: Product Information (Image Retention Free)

    PRODUCT INFORMATION (Image Retention Free) LCD Monitors and TVs may have an image retention when switching from one image to another especially after displaying a stationary image for a long time. This guide is to demonstrate a correct usage of LCD products in order to protect them from Image retention.
  • Page 58 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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