Samsung SyncMaster 931MP, User Manual

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Page 2: ...derstand at all times Do not disassemble Disconnect the plug from the outlet Do not touch Grounding to prevent an electric shock 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 z This may cause an electric shock or fire ...

Page 3: ...is may cause an electric shock or fire Do not connect too many extension cords or plugs to an outlet z This may cause fire Installation Be sure to contact an authorized Service Center when installing your monitor in a location with the heavy dust high or low temperatures high humidity chemical substance and where it operates for 24 hours such as the airport the train station or etc z Failure to do...

Page 4: ...t may fall and cause harm to someone walking by specifically children Keep any flammable objects such as candles insecticides or cigarettes away from the product z Otherwise this may cause a fire Keep any heating devices away from the power cable z A melted coating may lead to electric shock or fire Do not install the product in places with poor ventilation for instance a bookshelf closet etc z An...

Page 5: ...ters the product it may cause an electric shock or fire If you are using an outdoor antenna be sure to put sufficient distance between your antenna and the electrical wires nearby so that they would not come in contact with each other in case the antenna is knocked over by strong wind z A knocked over antenna may cause injury or an electric shock Clean When cleaning the monitor case or the surface...

Page 6: ... personnel If your monitor does not operate normally in particular if there are any unusual sounds or smells coming from it unplug it immediately and contact an authorized dealer or service z This may cause an electric shock or fire Keep the product away from places exposed to oil smoke or moisture do not install inside a vehicle z This may cause malfunction an electric shock or fire z Especially ...

Page 7: ...mable substances z This may cause an explosion or fire Never insert anything metallic into the monitor openings z This may cause an electric shock fire or injury Do not insert metal objects such as chopsticks wire and gimlet or inflammable objects such as paper and match into the vent headphone port or AV ports z It may cause a fire or an electric shock If an alien substances or water flows into t...

Page 8: ...pter away from any other heat source z Failure to do so may cause fire Remove and discard vinyl bag from power adapter before use z Failure to do so may cause fire Always keep power adapter in well ventilated area Keep the volume at a proper level when you use the headphones z Excessively loud volume levels may damage hearing Watching the monitor continuously at a too close angle may result in eye...

Page 9: ...product z children may try to climb on the product to retrieve an object The product could fall causing physical damage or even death When you remove batteries from the remote be careful that they are not swallowed by children Keep batteries out of the reach of children z If swallowed see a doctor immediately When replacing batteries place the batteries in the correct polarity position as indicate...

Page 10: ...with your monitor If any items are missing contact your dealer Contact a local dealer to buy optional items Unpacking Monitor Manual Quick Setup Guide Warranty Card Not available in all locations User s Guide Monitor Driver Natural Color software Cable ...

Page 11: ...nna Audio Cable DC Adapter Sold separately DVI Cable Others Remote Control Batteries AAA X 2 Connecter Front 1 MENU 2 AUTO 3 ENTER FM RADIO 4 SOURCE 5 PIP 6 MagicBright 7 CH 8 VOL 9 Power button Power indicator 10 Remote Control Sensor ...

Page 12: ...asting Systems 5 PIP Available in PC DVI Mode Only In PC Mode turns on Video or TV screens in PIP Mode Click here to see an animation clip 6 MagicBright Available in PC DVI Mode Only MagicBright is a new feature providing optimum viewing environment depending on the contents of the image you are watching Currently four different modes are available Custom Text Internet and Entertain Each mode has ...

Page 13: ...his spot on the Monitor See PowerSaver described in the manual for further information regarding power saving functions For energy conservation turn your monitor OFF when it is not needed or when leaving it unattended for long periods Rear The configuration at the back of the monitor may vary from product to product 1 DC 14V This product may be used with 90 264VAC Voltage is automatically adjusted...

Page 14: ...T connection terminal z TV connection terminal For more information Connecting TV 5 EXT RGB EXT RGB connection terminal Scart is mainly used in Europe 6 S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R z S Video connection terminal Input z Video connection terminal Input z Left L Right R audio connection terminal Input z Headphone connection terminal Output ...

Page 15: ...r causing malfunction due to interference with frequency 1 POWER 2 Number button 3 100 4 5 MUTE 6 TTX MIX 7 MENU 8 ENTER 9 FM RADIO 10 CH P 11 SOURCE 12 INFO 13 EXIT 14 Up Down Left Right Buttons 15 AUTO 16 P MODE M B MagicBright 17 P SIZE 18 STILL 19 PIP 20 S MODE 21 DUAL MTS 22 PRE CH 23 SOURCE 24 SIZE 25 POSITION 26 MAGIC CH ...

Page 16: ...de sets to FM RADIO turning off the screen In areas where signal is weak noise may occur while FM radio is broadcast 10 CH P In TV mode selects TV channels 11 SOURCE Switches from PC Mode to Video mode Changing the source is allowed only in external devices that are connected to the monitor at the time 12 INFO Current picture information is displayed on the upper left corner of the screen 13 EXIT ...

Page 17: ...ch Custom 21 DUAL MTS DUAL STEREO MONO DUAL l DUAL ll and MONO NICAM MONO NICAM STEREO can be operated depending on broadcasting type by using DUAL button on the remote control while watching TV Toggles MONO STEREO DUAL 1 DUAL 2 and MONO NICAM MONO NICAM STEREO MTS You can select the MTS Multichannel Television Stereo mode Mono Stereo SAP Separate Audio Program Set MTS to ON to choose Mono Stereo ...

Page 18: ...r on the video card Connect the DVI Cable to the DVI Port on the back of your Monitor 3 Connect the audio cable for your monitor to the audio port on the back of your computer 4 Connect the power cord insert a plug in a wall outlet 5 Turn on both your computer and the monitor 6 You may enjoy clear and quality sound from the computer sound card using the monitor speakers You don t need to install a...

Page 19: ...der model Macintoshes you need to adjust the resolution control DIP switch on the Macintosh adapter optional referring to the switch configuration table shown on its rear 4 Turn on the monitor and Macintosh Connecting to other devices This monitor allows the user to connect it to such input devices as a DVD player a VCR or a camcorder or a DTV or a TV without disconnecting the PC For detailed info...

Page 20: ...eo RCA cable and EXT RGB cable is optional 1 2 Connecting EXT RGB It only applies to AV DEVICE that supports SCART Connect to the DVD Devices input if the device has a DVD connector You can watch DVD simply by hooking up the DVD with the monitor as long as the power is on 1 Connect a video cable between the EXT RGB jacks on the Monitor and the EXT RGB jacks on the DVD Player 2 Select Ext by pressi...

Page 21: ...r installation if possible To connect the RF cable to the antenna input terminal Keep the copper wire portion of the RF cable straight Is weak signal causing poor reception Purchase and install a signal amplifier for better reception In areas where Antenna cable is not supported first attach Connecter to TV antenna 3 Connecting DVD DTV Set Top Box Connect to the DVD DTVSet Top Box input if the dev...

Page 22: ...s monitor supports various types of VESA standard bases You need to either fold or remove the base in use in order to install a VESA base Folding the base Removing the base Install a VESA base 1 Folding the base The monitor may be reclined from 0 to 90 degrees When fully folded reclined the base becomes a handy holder for moving the monitor around 1 Lay the LCD monitor face down on a flat surface ...

Page 23: ...or cables 3 Remove the four bolts that fasten the base to the monitor 4 Reconnect the monitor cables You may install a VESA base when the monitor base is separated The monitor supports VESA mounting standard for use with various VESA mounting devices This monitor accepts a 100mm x 100mm VESA compliant mounting interface pad You need to fold the monitor base before installing a VESA base Align four...

Page 24: ... driver program file at the Internet web site shown here z Internet web site http www samsung com Worldwide http www samsung com monitor U S A http www sec co kr monitor Korea http www samsungmonitor com cn China Windows ME 1 Insert CD into the CD ROM drive 2 Click Windows ME Driver 3 Choose your monitor model in the model list then click the OK button 4 Click the Install button in the Warning win...

Page 25: ...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 Prepare a blank disk and download the driver program file at the Internet web site shown here z Internet web site http www samsung com Worldwide http www samsung com monitor U S A http www sec co kr monitor Korea ht...

Page 26: ...st or then click Next button 6 Select Don t search I will then click Next and then click Have disk 7 Click the Browse button then choose A D Driver and choose your monitor model in the model list and click the Next button 8 If you can see following message window then click the Continue Anyway button Then click OK button ...

Page 27: ...click the Display Icon 3 Choose the Settings tab and then click Advanced 4 Choose Monitor 5 Click Driver and then click on Update Driver then click on the Next button 6 Choose Display a list of the known drivers for this device so that I can choose a specific driver then click Next and then click Have disk 7 Click the Browse button then choose A D Driver 8 Click the Open button then click OK butto...

Page 28: ...al frequency and then click OK 4 Click Apply button if you see the screen working normally after clicking Test If the screen is not normal change to a different mode lower mode of resolution colors or frequency If there is no Mode at All Display Modes select the level of resolution and vertical frequency by referring to the Preset Timing Modes in the user guide Linux Operating System To execute X ...

Page 29: ...lp F1 in the software program 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 To install the program manually insert the CD included with the Samsung monitor into the CD ROM Drive click ...

Page 30: ...irect button on the remote control is SOURCE button PC DVI HDCP supported TV Ext EXT RGB is mainly used in Europe AV S Video Component PIP When external A V devices such as VCRs or DVDs are connected to the monitor PIP allows you to watch video from those devices in a small window super imposed on the PC Video signal On Off While V chip is in operation the PIP function cannot be used Available in ...

Page 31: ...t be activated The direct button on the remote control is SIZE button 4 Position Change the Position of the PIP window The direct button on the remote control is POSITION button 5 Transparency High Medium Low Opaque Adjust the Transparency of PIP windows PIP Source Size Position Transparency Edit Name Name the input device connected to the input jacks to make your input source selection easier PC ...

Page 32: ... Normal Warm Custom Color Control Adjust the individual R G B color controls Available in PC Mode Only 1 Red 2 Green 3 Blue If you adjust picture using Color Control function Color Tone will turn to Custom mode Image Lock Image Lock is used to fine tune and get the best image by removing noise that creates unstable images with jitter and shimmer If satisfactory results are not obtained using the F...

Page 33: ...justs the Brightness 3 Sharpness Adjusts the difference between the lightest and darkest areas of the display 4 Color Adjusts the Color of the PIP window on the screen 5 Tint Adds a natural tone to the display Color Tone The tone of the color can be changed The individual color components are also user adjustabls Cool2 Cool1 Normal Warm1 Warm2 Size You can switch the Size The direct button on the ...

Page 34: ...e low frequency audio 2 Treble Emphasize high frequency audio 3 Balance Allows you to adjust the sound balance between the left and right speakers Balance allows you to adjust the sound balance between the left and right speakers and you can hear the sound even when the sound value is set to 0 Auto Volume Reduces the differences in volume level among broadcasters On Off Dolby Virtual Dolby Virtual...

Page 35: ...io channel through the adjustment of up down under the current frequency Search The tuner scans the frequency range until the first channel or the channel that you selected is received Store Restores the number user inputs Add Delete Adds or deletes channels from the memory If you select FM Radio picture will turn black while FM Radio is functioning in TV EXT AV S Video Component modes except PC D...

Page 36: ... where you use the monitor This is because broadcasting type varies according to region and country You can select broadcasting type in OSD menu as well by selecting MENU Setup Area Configuration Note This product can be used worldwide if area configuration is set up regardless of broadcasting type Note If country is not selected properly the product may not locate channels Language You can choose...

Page 37: ... values Available in PC Mode Only 1 Image Reset 2 Color Reset Image Reset Color Reset MagicChannel This function is available only in Korea Available Mode PC DVI TV AV S Video Component OSD Description Play Stop MagicChannel MagicChannel enables you to watch only certain channels Parents can help their children study more effectively by selectiong channels only related to learning The direct butto...

Page 38: ...terval and then turn on the power to initialize the pin number MagicChannel should be operated only after channels are selected by Auto Program Seletion MaginChannel cannot be operated while other external devices are connected MaginChnannel perfomes better when the remote control is closer to the sensor PASSWORD ...

Page 39: ...hown below Check Signal Cable appears on a black background when the monitor is in its normal working condition though it does not sense any video signal While in the Self Test mode the LED power indicator remains green and the figure moves around on the screen 4 Turn off your monitor and reconnect the video cable then turn on both your computer and the monitor If your monitor screen remains blank...

Page 40: ... that the adapter driver is not properly installed Install the adapter driver again according to the information provided by the computer or video card manufacturers 2 Installing Adapter Driver The instructions given below are for general circumstances For specific issues contact the relevant computer or video card manufacturers 1 Click Start Settings Control Panel Display Settings Advanced Adapte...

Page 41: ...call the phone number on the Information section or contact your dealer Installation Screen Audio Remote Control 1 Problems related to Installation Problems related to the monitor installation and their solutions are listed Problems Solutions It appears the PC does not function normally z Check if the Display Adapter Driver VGA Driver is properly installed Refer to Installing Driver The monitor sc...

Page 42: ... currently saving the changes made in settings to the OSD memory Screen is blank and power indicator light is steady green or blinks every 0 5 or 1 seconds z The monitor is using its power management system z Press a key on the keyboard 3 Problems related to Audio Problems related to audio signals and their solutions are listed below Problems Solutions No sound z Ensure that the audio cable is fir...

Page 43: ...indows ME XP 2000 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 ME XP 2000 Set the function at BIOS SETUP of the computer or the screen saver Refer to Windows Computer Manual How can I clean the outer case LCD Panel Disconnect the power cord and then clean the monitor with a soft cloth using ...

Page 44: ... SXGA 1280 x 1024 60Hz Maximum resolution SXGA 1280 x 1024 75Hz Input Signal Terminated RGB Analog DVI Digital Visual Interface Compliant Digital RGB 0 7Vp p 5 Positive bright 75Ω 10 terminated Separate H V sync Composite TTL level positive or negative TV Video Color system NTSC M PAL M N PAL SECAM L L B G D K I Video format CVBS S Video Component SCART RGB RF Maximum Pixel Clock 140 MHz Power Sup...

Page 45: ... could be seen This is not from bad quality and you can use it without uneasiness z For example the number of TFT LCD sub pixels that is contained in this product are 3 932 160 Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice Power Saver This monitor has a built in power management system called PowerSaver This system saves energy by switching your monitor into a low power mode...

Page 46: ...4 MAC 1152 x870 68 681 75 062 100 000 VESA 640 x 480 37 861 72 809 31 500 VESA 640 x 480 37 500 75 000 31 500 VESA 640 x 480 43 269 85 008 36 000 VESA 800 x 600 35 156 56 250 36 000 VESA 800 x 600 37 879 60 317 40 000 VESA 800 x 600 48 077 72 188 50 000 VESA 800 x 600 46 875 75 000 49 500 VESA 800 x 600 53 674 85 061 56 250 VESA 1024 x 768 48 363 60 004 65 000 VESA 1024 x 768 56 476 70 069 75 000 ...

Page 47: ...ies Iran Iraq Saudi Arabia Syria Lebanon Egypt Russia Hungary Bulgaria Poland France 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 m...

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Page 51: ...ods Showing the horizontal lines of the screen from the top to the bottom in order is called the Non Interlace method while showing odd lines and then even lines in turn is called the Interlace method The Non Interlace method is used for the majority of monitors to ensure a clear image The Interlace method is the same as that used in TVs Plug Play This is a function that provides the best quality ...

Page 52: ...Broadcasting Digital TV Broadcasting An enhanced broadcasting technology to process digital video signals using a set top box which implements a high resolution and clearer digital images on the screen LNA Low Noise Amplifier This derives from artificial satellite technology that amplifies weak signals even in poor reception areas for sharper images Antenna Converter A connection part that is used...

Page 53: ... to moving picture when you need to be away from the monitor for an extended period of time 6 Do not display a still image such as on a video game or when hooking up a DVD to this LCD_TV on the Color TFT LCD Thin Film Transister Liquid Crystal Display panel for a long time as it can cause screen image retention This image retention is also known as screen burn To avoid such image retention reduce ...

Page 54: ...attern z Use a Screen saver if possible z Set the Monitor to power off with the PC Display Properties Power Scheme Turn the power off for 4 hours after 24 hours in use Turn the power off for 2 hours after 12 hours in use Screen saver in one color or a moving image is recommended Suggestions for specific applications Ex Airports Transit Stations Stock Markets Banks and Controlling Systems We recomm...

Page 55: ...atterns When the LCD panel is operated for a long time with a fixed pattern over 12 hours there may be slight difference in voltage between electrodes that work the liquid crystal LC in a pixel The voltage difference between electrodes increases with time forcing the liquid crystal to lean When this occurs the previous image may be seen when the pattern is changed To prevent this the accumulated v...

Page 56: ...nment 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 Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product or their local government office for details of where and how they can take this item for environmentally safe recycling Business ...