SyncMaster 743A/743AX LCD Monitor User Manual
Safety Instructions Notational Note These safety instructions must be followed to ensure your safety and prevent property damage. Make sure to read the instructions carefully and use the product in the correct manner. Warning / Caution Otherwise, it may result in death or personal injury. Otherwise, it may result in personal injury or property damage.
Safety Instructions Ensure that the power plug is plugged into the power outlet firmly and correctly. • Otherwise, this may result in fire. Do not forcefully bend or pull the power plug and do not place any heavy material on it. • Otherwise, this may result in fire. Do not connect multiple appliances to the same power outlet. • Otherwise, this may cause fire due to overheating. Do not disconnect the power cord while using the product.
Safety Instructions DO NOT PLACE CANDLES, MOSQUITO REPELLANT, CIGARETTES AND ANY HEATING APPLIANCES NEAR THE PRODUCT. • Otherwise, this may result in fire. Keep heating appliances as far away from the power cord or the product as possible. • Otherwise, this may result in electric shock or fire. Do not install it in a badly ventilated location such as a bookcase or closet. • Otherwise, this may result in fire due to an increase in the internal temperature. Put down the monitor carefully.
Safety Instructions Clean the product using a soft cloth with a monitor cleaner only. If you must use a cleaner other than the monitor cleaner, dilute it with water at a ratio of 1:10. When cleaning the power plug pins or dusting the power outlet, clean it with a dry cloth. • Otherwise, it may result in fire. When cleaning the product, make sure to disconnect the power cord. • Otherwise, it may result in electric shock or fire.
Safety Instructions When you drop the product or the case is broken, turn the power off and disconnect the power cord. Contact a Service Center. • Otherwise, this may result in electric shock or fire. If thunder or lightening is occurring, do not touch the power cord or antenna cable. • Otherwise, this may result in electric shock or fire. Do not try to move the monitor by pulling only the wire or the signal cable.
Safety Instructions If you continually move closer to the product screen, your eyesight may be failing. To ease eye strain, take at least a five-minute break after every hour of using the monitor. 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.
Safety Instructions Do not use a humidifier or kitchen table near the product. • Otherwise, this may result in electric shock or fire. When there is a gas leak, do not touch the product or the power plug but ventilate immediately. • If a spark occurs, it may cause an explosion or fire. 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.
Safety Instructions • Keep your knees at greater than 90 degrees, and keep your heels firmly on the floor. Keep your arms lower than your heart.
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 Type 1 Monitor & Simple stand Note MagicRotation program can not be provided as Simple Stand does not support Pivot function.
Introduction Cables D-Sub Cable Power Cord Others Cleaning Cloth Note Cleaning Cloth 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. Make sure to adjust the resolution of your PC before reaching the maximum count.
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 preferences. Note You can configure the customized key for a required function via Setup > Customized Key. Brightness button [ ] When OSD is not on the screen, push the button to adjust brightness.
Introduction Power button [ ] Use this button for turning the product on and off. Power Indicator This light is lit when operating normally, and blinks once when your adjustments are saved. Note 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 Note The configuration at the back of the product may vary from product to product.
Introduction 2. Connect the Kensington Lock cable. 3. Fix the Kensington Lock to a desk or a heavy stationary object. Note See Connecting Cables for further information regarding cable connections. Cable holding ring • Fix the cables using the holding ring, as shown in the figure.
Connections 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 connector on the video card. • Connect the signal cable to the 15-pin, D-sub port on the back of your monitor. [RGB IN] Connected to a Macintosh. • Connect the monitor to the Macintosh computer using the D-sub connection cable.
Connections Using the Stand Monitor Assembly Simple Stand HAS Stand Monitor and Bottom HAS Stand A. Stand Stopper Attaching a Base This monitor accepts a 75 mm x 75 mm VESA-compliant mounting interface pad.
Connections Simple Stand HAS Stand A. Monitor B. Mounting interface pad (Sold separately) 1. Turn off your monitor and unplug its power cord. 2. Lay the LCD monitor face-down on a flat surface with a cushion beneath it to protect the screen. 3. Remove four screws and then remove the stand from the LCD monitor. 4. Align the mounting interface pad with the holes in the rear cover mounting pad and secure it with four screws that came with the arm-type base, wall mount hanger or other base.
Using the Software Monitor Driver Note 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. 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) 1.
Using the Software 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 1. Insert your Manual CD into your CD-ROM drive. 2. Click 3. Click "Personalization" and then "Display Settings". 4. Click "Advanced Settings...". 5. Click "Properties" in the "Monitor" tab.
Using the Software 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. 6. Click "Update Driver..." in the "Driver" tab. 7. Check the "Browse my computer for driver software" checkbox and click "Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer". 8. Click "Have Disk...” and select the folder (for example, D:\Drive) where the driver setup file is located, and click "OK".
Using the Software 9. 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.
Using the Software 1. Insert CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Click "Start" → "Control Panel" then click the "Appearance and Themes" icon. 3. Click "Display" icon and choose the "Settings" tab then click "Advanced...". 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".
Using the Software 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. 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/ 9.
Using the Software 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. 1. Choose "OK" button on the "Insert disk" window. 2. Click the "Browse" button on the "File Needed" window. 3. Choose A:(D:\Driver) then click the "Open" button and then click "OK" button. How to install 1. Click "Start", "Setting", "Control Panel". 2. Double click the "Display" icon. 3.
Using the Software 4. Select the "Monitor" tab. 5. Click the "Change" button in the "Monitor Type" area. 6. Choose "Specify the location of the driver". 7. Choose "Display a list of all the driver in a specific location..." then click "Next" button. 8. Click the "Have Disk" button. 9. Specify A:\(D:\driver) then click "OK" button. 10. Select "Show all devices" and choose the monitor that corresponds to the one you connected to your computer and click "OK". 11.
Using the Software Natural Color Natural Color Software Program One of the recent problems in using a computer is that the color of the images printed out by a printer or other images scanned by a scanner or a digital camera are not the same as those shown on the monitor. The 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 Research Institute (ETRI).
Using the Software MagicTune™ Installation 1. Insert the installation CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2. 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. 3. Select installation Language, Click "Next". 4. When the Installation Shield Wizard window appears, click "Next". 5.
Using the Software • Windows XP Home Edition • Windows XP Professional • Windows Vista™ It is recommended using MagicTune™ in Windows® 2000 or later. 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 the Windows® Control Panel. Perform the following steps remove MagicTune™. 1.
Using the Software Installation 1. Insert the installation CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Click the MagicRotation installation file. Note If the popup window to install the software for the main screen is not displayed, proceed with the installation using the MagicRotation executable file on the CD. 3. Select installation Language, Click "Next". 4. When the Installation Shield Wizard window appears, click "Next". 5. Select "I agree to the terms of the license agreement" to accept the terms of use.
Using the Software 4. DOS based applications in Full Screen Mode will not function as per the orientation mode selected (90, 180, 270). 5. Dual is not supported in Windows®‚ 98, ME, NT 4.0. 6. MagicRotation does not provide support for 24 bits per pixel (Bit depth/Color Quality). 7. If you are changing your Graphic Card it is recommended that you uninstall the MagicRotation Software before doing so. System Requirements OS • Windows 98 SE • Windows ME • Windows NT 4.
Using the Software 5. Click "Yes" to begin the uninstall process. 6. Wait until the "Uninstall Complete" dialog box appears. 7. After uninstall restart the system to complete the uninstallation. Note Visit the MagicRotation website for technical support for MagicRotation, FAQs (questions and answers) and software upgrades. Windows®‚ is registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation,Inc MultiScreen Installation 1. Insert the installation CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2.
Using the Software System Requirements OS • Windows 2000 • Windows XP Home Edition • Windows XP Professional • Windows Vista™ It is recommended using MultiScreen in Windows® 2000 or later. Hardware • 32 MB Memory above • 60 MB Hard disk space above Uninstall The Multiscreen program can be removed only by using the "Add or Remove Programs" option of the Windows® Control Panel. Perform the following steps remove Multiscreen.
Adjusting the Monitor 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. If auto adjustment does not work properly, press 'AUTO' button again to adjust picture with more accuracy. If you change resolution in the control panel, auto function will be executed automatically.
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. Unlock : Hold down the MENU button for more than five (5) seconds to deactivate the OSD adjustment lock function.
Adjusting the Monitor Note Though the OSD adjustment lock function is activated, you can still adjust the brightness and contrast, and adjust Customized Key ( ) using the Direct button. 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.
Adjusting the Monitor Brightness When OSD is not on the screen, push the Brightness ( ) button to adjust brightness. OSD Function Picture Brightness Contrast MagicBright Color MagicColor Color Tone Color trol Image Coarse Fine Sharpness H-Position OSD Language H-Position V-Position Transparen- Display Time cy Setup Reset Customized Off Timer Key Con- Color Effect Gamma Information Picture Brightness (Not available in MagicBright mode of Dynamic Contrast.
Adjusting the Monitor You can use the on-screen menus to change the brightness according to personal preference. MENU → → → , → MENU Contrast (Not available in MagicBright mode of Dynamic Contrast.) You can use the on-screen menus to change the contrast according to personal preference. ( Not available in MagicColor mode of Full and Intelligent.
Adjusting the Monitor MagicBright Push the button to circle through available preconfigured modes. 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, 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.
Adjusting the Monitor Dynamic Contrast automatically detects the distribution of the visual signal and adjusts to create an optimum contrast. MENU → → , → → → MENU , Color (Not available in MagicBright mode of Dynamic Contrast.) 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.
Adjusting the Monitor 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.
Adjusting the Monitor Color Control Adjusts individual Red, Green, Blue color balance. ( Not available in MagicColor mode of Full and Intelligent. ) MENU → , → → , → → , → → , → 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 • Off • 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. • Aqua - This applies the aqua color effect to a black and white screen. • Sepia - This applies the Sepia color effect to a black and white screen.
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.
Adjusting the Monitor Removes noise such as horizontal stripes. If the noise persists even after Fine tuning, repeat it after adjusting the frequency (clock speed). MENU → , → → , → → , → MENU Sharpness Changes the clearance of image. ( Not available in MagicColor mode of Full and Intelligent.
Adjusting the Monitor H-Position Changes the horizontal position of the monitor's entire display. MENU → , → → , → → , → MENU V-Position Changes the vertical position of the monitor's entire display.
Adjusting the Monitor OSD 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.
Adjusting the Monitor H-Position You can change the horizontal position where the OSD menu appears on your monitor. MENU → , → → , → → , → MENU V-Position You can change the vertical position where the OSD menu appears on your monitor.
Adjusting the Monitor Transparency Change the transparency of the background of the OSD. • Off MENU → • , → On → , → → , → 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 • 5 sec MENU → • , → 10 sec → , • → → 20 sec , → MENU Setup Reset Reverts the product settings to factory defaults.
Adjusting the Monitor Customized Key You can specify a function which will be activated when the Customized Key ( MENU → , → → , → → , →MENU Off Timer The monitors will turn off automatically at the specified time. • Off • On ) is pressed.
Adjusting the Monitor MENU → , → → , → → , → → , Information Shows a video source, display mode on the OSD screen.
Troubleshooting 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 1. Turn off both your computer and the monitor. 2. Unplug the video cable from the back of the computer. 3. Turn on the monitor. If the monitor is functioning properly, you will see a box in the illustration below. This box appears during normal operation if the video cable becomes disconnected or damaged. 4.
Troubleshooting 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. Judging the monitor's working condition If there is no image on the screen or a "Not Optimum Mode", "Recommended Mode 1280 x 1024 60 Hz" message comes up, disconnect the cable from the computer while the monitor is still powered on.
Troubleshooting Q: There is no image on the screen. Is the power indicator on the monitor blinking at 1 second intervals? A: The monitor is in PowerSaver mode. A: Press a key on the keyboard to activate the monitor and restore the image on the screen. A: If there is still no image, press the ' ' button. Then press any key on the keyboard again to activate the monitor and restore the image on the screen. I cannot see the On Screen Display.
Troubleshooting A: Adjust the frequency properly by referring to the video card manual and the Preset Timing Modes. (The maximum frequency per resolution may differ from product to product.) There are only 16 colors shown on the screen. The screen colors have changed after changing Q: Have the Windows colors been set properly? A: Windows XP : Set the resolution at the Control Panel → Appearance and Themes → Display → Settings.
Troubleshooting Note Visit the MagicTune™ website and download the installation software for MagicTune™ MAC. Check the following items if there is trouble with the monitor. Check if the power cord and the video cables are properly connected to the computer. Check if the computer beeps more than 3 times when booting. (If it does, request an a service for the main board of the computer.
Troubleshooting Set the function in the BIOS-SETUP of the computer. (Refer to the Windows / Computer Manual). Q: How can I clean the outer case/LCD Panel? A: Disconnect the power cord and then clean the monitor with a soft cloth, using either a cleaning solution or plain water. Do not leave any detergent or scratches on the case. Do not let any water enter the monitor. Note Before calling for assistance, check the information in this section to see if you can remedy any problems yourself.
Specifications General General Model Name SyncMaster 743A LCD Panel Size 17 inch (43 cm) Display area 337.920 mm (H) x 270.336 mm (V) Pixel Pitch 0.264 mm (H) x 0.264 mm (V) Synchronization Horizontal 30 ~ 81 kHz Vertical 56 ~ 75 Hz Display Color 16.7M Resolution Optimum resolution 1280 x 1024@60 Hz Maximum resolution 1280 x 1024@75 Hz Input Signal, Terminated RGB Analog 0.7 Vp-p ± 5 % Separate H/V sync, Composite, SOG TTL level (V high ≥ 2.0 V, V low ≤ 0.
Specifications VESA Mounting Interface 75 mm x 75 mm (For use with Specialty(Arm) Mounting hardware.) Environmental considerations Operating Temperature : 50°F ~ 104°F (10°C ~ 40°C) Humidity : 10 % ~ 80 %, non-condensing Storage Temperature : -4°F ~ 113°F (-20°C ~ 45°C) Humidity : 5 % ~ 95 %, non-condensing Plug and Play Capability This monitor can be installed on any Plug & Play compatible system.
Specifications This monitor is EPA ENERGY STAR® compliant and ENERGY 2000 compliant when used with a computer equipped with VESA DPM 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.
Specifications user. The frequency of this repetition is called the Vertical Frequency or Refresh Rate. Unit: Hz General General Model Name SyncMaster 743AX LCD Panel Size 17 inch (43 cm) Display area 337.920 mm (H) x 270.336 mm (V) Pixel Pitch 0.264 mm (H) x 0.264 mm (V) Synchronization Horizontal 30 ~ 81 kHz Vertical 56 ~ 75 Hz Display Color 16.7M Resolution Optimum resolution 1280 x 1024@60 Hz Maximum resolution 1280 x 1024@75 Hz Input Signal, Terminated RGB Analog 0.
Specifications VESA Mounting Interface 75 mm x 75 mm (For use with Specialty(Arm) Mounting hardware.) Environmental considerations Operating Temperature : 50°F ~ 104°F (10°C ~ 40°C) Humidity : 10 % ~ 80 %, non-condensing Storage Temperature : -4°F ~ 113°F (-20°C ~ 45°C) Humidity : 5 % ~ 95 %, non-condensing Plug and Play Capability This monitor can be installed on any Plug & Play compatible system.
Specifications This monitor is EPA ENERGY STAR® compliant and ENERGY 2000 compliant when used with a computer equipped with VESA DPM 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.
Specifications user. The frequency of this repetition is called the Vertical Frequency or Refresh Rate.
Information 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. • Resolution: 1280 x 1024 • Vertical frequency (refresh rate): 60 Hz TFT-LCD panels manufactured by using advanced semiconductor technology with a precision of 1ppm (one millionth) and above is used for this product.
Information when switching to a new video image. All display products, including LCD, are subject to image retention. This is not a product defect. Please follow the suggestions below to protect your LCD from image retention. Power Off, Screen Saver, or Power Save Mode Ex) • • Turn the power off when using a stationary pattern.
Information Ex) • Every 30 minutes, change the characters with movement. Ex) 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.
Information Our LCD Monitor satisfies ISO13406-2 Pixel fault Class II
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Appendix multiple tasks as more image information can be shown on the screen. Example: If the resolution is 1280 x 1024 , this means the screen is composed of 1280 horizontal dots (horizontal resolution) and 1024 vertical lines (vertical resolution).
