SyncMaster 743BM/943BM LCD Monitor User Manual imagine the possibilities
Safety Instructions Notational Note Please read the following safety instructions as they are designed to prevent damage to property and harm to the user. Warning / Caution Failure to follow directions noted by this symbol could result in bodily harm or damage to the equipment.
Safety Instructions Do not excessively bend the plug and wire nor place heavy objects upon them, which could cause damage. • This may cause electric shock or fire. Do not connect too many extension cords or plugs to one outlet. • This may cause fire. Do not disconnect the power cord while using the monitor. • A surge may be caused by the separation and may damage the monitor. Do not use the power cord when the connector or plug is dusty.
Safety Instructions Do not place the product on the floor. • Take care, as someone, specifically children may trip over it. TO PREVENT THE SPREAD OF FIRE, KEEP CANDLES OR OTHER OPEN FLAMES AWAY FROM THIS PRODUCT AT ALL TIMES. • Otherwise, this may cause fire. Keep any heating devices away from the power cable. • A melted coating may cause electric shock or fire. Do not install the product in places with poor ventilation, for instance, a bookshelf, closet, etc.
Safety Instructions Do not spray water or detergent directly onto the monitor. • This may cause damage, electric shock or fire. Use the recommended detergent with a smooth cloth. 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.
Safety Instructions 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. • This may cause a breakdown, electric shock or fire due to damage to the cable. Do not cover the vents on the monitor cabinet. • Bad ventilation may cause a breakdown or fire.
Safety Instructions Viewing the monitor continuously at a too close angle may result in damage to your eyesight. To ease eye strain, take at least a five-minute break after every hour of using the monitor. Do not install the product on an unstable, uneven surface or a location prone to vibrations. • Dropping the product may cause damage to the product or the person carrying it.
Safety Instructions • Adjust the monitor angle so that there is no reflected light on the screen. Try to maintain your arms perpendicular to your armpits. • Keep your arms level with the back of your hands. • Keep the angle of the elbow perpendicular. • Keep the angle of the knees at more than 90 degree. Do not let your feet fall up from the floor. Adjust the arm position so that it is below the 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 DVI Cable (option) Audio Cable 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. Note The resolution displayed on the screen is the optimal resolution for this product.
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. Volume button [ ] When OSD is not on the screen, push the button to adjust volume. Adjust buttons [ ] These buttons allow you to adjust items in the menu.
Introduction Note If you select the digital mode, you must connect your monitor to the graphic card's DVI port using the DVI cable. >> Click here to see an animation clip AUTO button Use this button for auto adjustment. >> Click here to see an animation clip Power button [ ] Use this button for turning the monitor on and off. Power Indicator This light glows blue during normal operation, and blinking blue once as the monitor saves your adjustments.
Introduction Connect the power cord for your monitor to the POWER port on the back of the monitor. AUDIO IN Connect the audio cable for your monitor to the audio port on the back of your computer. DVI IN port Connect the DVI Cable to the DVI IN port on the back of your monitor. RGB IN port Connect the D-sub cable to the 15-pin, RGB IN port on the back of your monitor. Kensington Lock The Kensington lock is a device used to physically fix the system when using it in a public place.
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 (Analog) connector on the video card. • Connect the signal cable to the 15-pin, D-sub port on the back of your monitor. [RGB IN] Using the DVI (Digital) connector on the video card. • Connect the DVI Cable to the DVI IN Port on the back of your Monitor.
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 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 two 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 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. Select "I agree to the terms of the license agreement" to accept the terms of use. 6.
Using the Software 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® XP, go to [Control Panel] in the [Start] menu. 2. Click the "Add or Remove Programs" icon in Control Panel. 3. In the "Add or Remove Programs" screen, scroll down to find "MagicTune™.
Using the Software 6. Choose a folder to install the MagicRotation program. 7. Click "Install". 8. The "Setup Status" window appears. 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 such factors as the video card, motherboard and the network environment. Limitation 1.
Using the Software • Windows NT 4.0 • Windows 2000 • Windows XP Home Edition • Windows XP Professional • Windows Vista™ Hardware • 128 MB Memory above (recommended) • 25 MB Hard disk space above Service Packs • It is recommended that your System has the latest Service Pack installed. • For Windows®‚ NT 4.0, it is recommended to install Internet Explorer 5.0 and above with Active Desktop component. For more information, visit the MagicRotation website.
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. (Available in Analog mode only) To make the automatic adjustment function sharper, execute the 'AUTO' function while the AUTO PATTERN is on.
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 Volume When OSD is not on the screen, push the button to adjust volume. SOURCE Selects the video signal while the OSD is off.
Adjusting the Monitor Color MagicColor Color Tone Color trol Con- Color Effect Gamma Image Coarse Fine Sharpness H-Position OSD Language H-Position V-Position Transparen- Display Time cy Setup Reset Customized Off Timer Key V-Position Auto Source Information Picture Brightness (Not available in MagicBright mode of Dynamic Contrast.) You can use the on-screen menus to change the brightness according to personal preference.
Adjusting the Monitor You can use the on-screen menus to change the contrast according to personal preference. ( Not available in MagicColor mode of Full and Intelligent. ) MENU → → , → → , → MENU 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.
Adjusting the Monitor 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. • Custom Although the values are carefully chosen by our engineers, the pre-configured values may not be comfortable to your eyes depending on your taste. If this is the case, adjust the brightness and contrast by using the OSD menu. • Text For documentations or works involving heavy text.
Adjusting the Monitor 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. • Demo - The screen before applying MagicColor appears on the right and the screen after applying MagicColor appears on the left. • Full - Displays not only vivid natural color but also more realistic natural skin color with clearness.
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 Fine Removes noise such as horizontal stripes. If the noise persists even after Fine tuning, repeat it after adjusting the frequency (clock speed). (Available in Analog mode only) MENU → , → → , → → , Sharpness Changes the clearance of image.
Adjusting the Monitor ( Not available in MagicColor mode of Full and Intelligent. ) MENU → , → → , → → , → MENU H-Position Changes the horizontal position of the monitor's entire display.
Adjusting the Monitor Changes the vertical position of the monitor's entire display. (Available in Analog mode only) MENU → , → → , → → , → MENU 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 47 )is pressed.
Adjusting the Monitor MENU → , → → , → → , → → , → MENU Auto Source Select Auto Source for the monitor to automatically select the signal source.
Adjusting the Monitor 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 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. If there is a message coming up on the screen or if the screen goes white, this means the monitor is in working condition. In this case, check the computer for trouble.
Troubleshooting but the "Not Optimum Mode", "Recommended Mode 1280 x 1024 60 Hz" message appears for one minute and then disappears. Please change to the recommended mode during this one-minute period. (The message is displayed again if the system is rebooted.) 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.
Troubleshooting The screen is out of focus or OSD cannot be adjusted. Q: Have you adjusted the resolution or frequency on the monitor? A: Adjust the resolution and frequency of the video card. (Refer to the Preset Timing Modes). LED is blinking but no images on the screen. Q: Is the frequency properly adjusted when checking the Display Timing on the menu? A: Adjust the frequency properly by referring to the video card manual and the Preset Timing Modes.
Troubleshooting If the volume is still too low after turning the control to its maximum, check the volume control on the computer sound card or software program. Check when MagicTune™ does not function properly. Q: MagicTune™ feature is found only on PC (VGA) with Window OS that supports Plug and Play.
Troubleshooting Q&A Q: How can I change the frequency? A: The frequency can be changed by reconfiguring the video card. A: Note that video card support can vary, depending on the version of the driver used. (Refer to the computer or the video card manual for details.) Q: How can I adjusts the resolution? A: Windows XP: Set the resolution in the Control Panel → Appearance and Themes → Display → Settings. A: Windows ME/2000: Set the resolution in the Control Panel → Display → Settings.
Specifications General General Model Name SyncMaster 743BM 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, DVI(Digital Visual Interface) Compliant Digital RGB 0.
Specifications Dimensions (W x H x D) / Weight (Simple Stand) 368.0 x 307.4 x 68.4 mm / 14.5 x 12.1 x 2.7 inch (Without Stand) 368.0 x 386.2 x 185.0 mm / 14.5 x 15.2 x 7.3 inch (With Stand), 3.7 kg / 8.2 lbs Dimensions (W x H x D) / Weight (HAS Stand) 368.0 x 307.4 x 65.5 mm / 14.5 x 12.1 x 2.6 inch (Without Stand) 368.0 x 367.2 x 190.0 mm / 14.5 x 14.5 x 7.5 inch (With Stand), 4.75 kg / 10.5 lbs VESA Mounting Interface 75 mm x 75 mm (For use with Specialty(Arm) Mounting hardware.
Specifications State Normal Operation Power saving mode Power off (Power button) EPA/ENERGY 2000 Power Indicator Blue Power Consumption Blue blinking 32 watts Off 1 watts 1 watts This monitor is EPA ENERGY STAR® compliant and ENERGY2000 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.
Specifications 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. Unit: Hz General General Model Name SyncMaster 943BM LCD Panel Size 19 inch(48 cm) Display area 376.32 mm (H) x 301.056 mm (V) Pixel Pitch 0.294 mm (H) x 0.294 mm (V) Synchronization Horizontal 30 ~ 81 kHz Vertical 56 ~ 75 Hz Display Color 16.
Specifications Audio Signal Speaker 1Watt x 2 Dimensions (W x H x D) / Weight (Simple Stand) 405.6 x 335.2 x 66.7 mm / 16.0 x 13.2 x 2.6 inch (Without Stand) 405.6 x 413.5 x 200.0 mm / 16.0 x 16.3 x 7.9 inch (With Stand), 3.8 kg / 8.4 lbs Dimensions (W x H x D) / Weight (HAS Stand) 405.6 x 335.2 x 63.8 mm / 16.0 x 13.2 x 2.6 inch (Without Stand) 405.6 x 380.2 x 190.0 mm / 16.0 x 15.0 x 7.5 inch (With Stand), 4.85 kg / 10.
Specifications long periods. The PowerSaver system operates with a VESA DPM compliant video card installed in your computer. Use the software utility installed on your computer to set up this feature. State Normal Operation Power saving mode Power off (Power button) EPA/ENERGY 2000 Power Indicator Blue Blue blinking Power Consumption 37 watts 1 watts Off 1 watts This monitor is EPA ENERGY STAR® compliant and ENERGY2000 compliant when used with a computer equipped with VESA DPM functionality.
Specifications Horizontal Frequency The time to scan one line connecting the right edge to the left edge of 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.
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 66
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Appendix Middle East & Africa SOUTH AFRICA 0860-SAMSUNG(726-7864) http://www.samsung.com/za TURKEY 444 77 11 http://www.samsung.com.tr U.A.E 800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) 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. The distance between two dots of the same color is called the 'Dot Pitch'.
Appendix Correct Disposal 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.
