Samsung 943EW manual

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  • Page 1

    SyncMaster 943EW/943EWX/2043EW/2043EWX/2243EW/2243EWX LCD Monitor User Manual[...]

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    Safety Instructions Notational Note These safety instructions must be followed to ensure your safety and prevent property dam- age. 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 da[...]

  • Page 3

    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[...]

  • Page 4

    DO NOT PLACE CANDLES,MOSQUITO REPELLANT,CIGA- RETTES AND ANY HEATING APPLIANCES NEAR THE PROD- UCT. • Otherwise, this may cause 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 cl[...]

  • Page 5

    Do not spray cleaner directly onto the surface of the product. • Otherwise, this may result in the discoloration and distortion of the structure and the screen surface may peel off. 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. W[...]

  • Page 6

    Do not place this product in a location exposed to moisture, dust, smoke, water, or in a car. • Otherwise, this may result in electric shock or fire. 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 l[...]

  • Page 7

    Set a resolution and frequency appropriate to the product. • Otherwise, your eyesight may be damaged. If you continually move closer to the product screen, your eye- sight 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 [...]

  • Page 8

    Do not drop any objects onto the product or cause any impact to the product. • Otherwise, this may result in electric shock or fire. 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. ?[...]

  • Page 9

    • Adjust the angle so that light is not reflected on the screen. • Place your arms perpendicular to your sides and allow your arms to be level with the back of the hand. • Keep your elbow at 90 degrees. • Keep your knees at greater than 90 degrees, and keep your heels firmly on the floor. Keep your arms lower than your heart. Safety Instruc[...]

  • Page 10

    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. Type2 Monitor[...]

  • Page 11

    Cables D-Sub Cable Power Cord DVI Cable (option) 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[...]

  • Page 12

    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 . Brightne[...]

  • Page 13

    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 product on and off. Power Indicator Th[...]

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    Connect the D-sub cable to the 15-pin, RGB IN port on the back of your mon- itor. Kensington Lock The Kensington lock is a device used to physically fix the system when using it in a public place. (The locking device has to be purchased separately.) For using a locking device, contact where you purchase it. Note The location of the Kensington Lock [...]

  • Page 15

    Connections { 943EW/943EWX} 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 [...]

  • Page 16

    { 943EW/943EWX} 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[...]

  • Page 17

    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[...]

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    { 2043EW/2043EWX} 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 o[...]

  • Page 19

    { 2043EW/2043EWX} 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[...]

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    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[...]

  • Page 21

    { 2243EW/2243EWX} 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 o[...]

  • Page 22

    { 2243EW/2243EWX} Using the Stand Monitor Assembly Simple Stand HAS Stand Monitor and Bottom HAS Stand A. Stand Stopper Attaching a Base This monitor accepts a 100 mm x 100 mm VESA-compliant mounting interface pad. Connections[...]

  • Page 23

    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[...]

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    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 oper- ating system you have. Prepare a blank disk and download the driver progra[...]

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    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 ( Sta[...]

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    If the message "Windows needs..." is displayed, as shown in the figure below, click "Continue". 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&qu[...]

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    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. Microsoft ® Windows ® XP Operating System Using the Software[...]

  • Page 28

    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 "D[...]

  • Page 29

    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 instal[...]

  • Page 30

    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:[...]

  • Page 31

    If you can see the "Digital Signature Not Found" window then click the "Yes" button. And click the "Finish" button then the "Close" button. Microsoft ® Windows ® Millennium Operating System 1. Click "Start", "Setting", "Control Panel". 2. Double click the "Display" ic[...]

  • Page 32

    5. Set a Keyboard for your computer. 6. The next screen is for setting your monitor. 7. First of all, set a horizontal frequency for your monitor. (You can enter the frequency directly.) 8. Set a vertical frequency for your monitor. (You can enter the frequency directly.) 9. Enter the model name of your monitor. This information will not affect the[...]

  • Page 33

    How to delete the Natural Color software program Select "Setting/Control Panel" on the "Start" menu and then double-click "Add/Delete a pro- gram". Select Natural Color from the list and then click the "Add/Delete" button. MagicTune™ Installation 1. Insert the installation CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Click[...]

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    System Requirements OS • Windows 2000 • 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[...]

  • Page 35

    MagicRotation 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".[...]

  • Page 36

    • Select the Orientation (90, 180, 270) you want to view the application. • Relaunch the application. In most cases this should fix the problem. 3. User Applications using OpenGL and DirectDraw (3D drawing) will not function as per the orientation mode selected (90, 180, 270). e.g. 3D games 4. DOS based applications in Full Screen Mode will not[...]

  • Page 37

    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 "MagicRotation." Click on i[...]

  • Page 38

    9. When the installation is complete, the Multiscreen executable icon appears on your desktop. Double-click the icon to start the program. Multiscreen execution icon may not appear depending on specification of computer system or monitor. If that happens, press F5 Key. Installation Problems The installation of MultiScreen can be affected by such fa[...]

  • Page 39

    Adjusting the Monitor { 943EW/943EWX} 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[...]

  • Page 40

    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 ad- justment lock function. Unlock : Hold down the MENU button for more[...]

  • Page 41

    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 [ ] button after configuring[...]

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    Brightness When OSD is not on the screen, push the Brightness ( ) button to adjust brightness. SOURCE Selects the video signal while the OSD is off. Adjusting the Monitor[...]

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    { 943EW/943EWX} OSD Function Picture Brightness Contrast Magic- Bright Color MagicColor Color Tone Color Con- trol Color Effect Gamma Image Coarse Fine Sharpness H-Position V-Position OSD Language H-Position V-Position Transpar- ency Display Time Setup Reset Custom- ized Key Off Timer Auto Source Image Size Information Picture Brightness (Not avail[...]

  • Page 44

    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 con[...]

  • Page 45

    tom , 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 press- ing 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[...]

  • Page 46

    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 le[...]

  • Page 47

    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 prefer- ences. ( Not available in MagicColor mode of Full and Intelligent . ) MENU [...]

  • Page 48

    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[...]

  • Page 49

    • Off • Grayscale • Green • Aqua • Sepia • 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[...]

  • Page 50

    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. (Available in Analog mode only) MENU → , → → → , → MENU Adjusting the Monitor[...]

  • Page 51

    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 → , → → , → → , → MENU Sharpness Adjusting the Monitor[...]

  • Page 52

    Changes the clearance of image. ( Not available in MagicColor mode of Full and Intelligent . ) MENU → , → → , → → , → MENU H-Position Changes the horizontal position of the monitor's entire display. (Available in Analog mode only) MENU → , → → , → → , → MENU Adjusting the Monitor[...]

  • Page 53

    V-Position 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. Adjusting the Monitor[...]

  • Page 54

    Note The language chosen affects only the language of the OSD. It has no effect on any software running on the computer. MENU → , → → → , → MENU H-Position You can change the horizontal position where the OSD menu appears on your monitor. MENU → , → → , → → , → MENU Adjusting the Monitor[...]

  • Page 55

    V-Position You can change the vertical position where the OSD menu appears on your monitor. MENU → , → → , → → , → MENU Transparency Change the transparency of the background of the OSD. • Off • On MENU → , → → , → → , → MENU Adjusting the Monitor[...]

  • Page 56

    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. • 5 sec • 10 sec • 20 sec • 200 sec MENU → , → → , → → , → MENU Setup Reset Adjusting the Monitor[...]

  • Page 57

    Reverts the product settings to factory defaults. • No • Yes MENU → , → → → , → MENU Customized Key You can specify a function which will be activated when the Customized Key ( ) is pressed. MENU → , → → , → → , → MENU Off Timer Adjusting the Monitor[...]

  • Page 58

    The monitors will turn off automatically at the specified time. • Off • On MENU → , → → , → → , → → , → MENU Auto Source Select Auto Source for the monitor to automatically select the signal source. • Auto • Manual MENU → , → → , → → , → MENU Adjusting the Monitor[...]

  • Page 59

    Image Size You can change the size of the screen displayed on your monitor. • Auto • Wide • Auto - The screen is displayed in accordance with the screen aspect ratio of the input signals. • Wide - A full screen is displayed regardless of the screen aspect ratio of the input signals. Note • Signals not available in the standard mode table [...]

  • Page 60

    Information Shows a video source, display mode on the OSD screen. MENU → , → MENU { 2043EW/2043EWX} Direct Functions AUTO When the 'AUTO' button is pressed, the auto adjustment screen appears as shown in the animated screen on the center. Adjusting the Monitor[...]

  • Page 61

    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) 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[...]

  • Page 62

    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 ad- justment lock function. Unlock : Hold down the MENU button for more than five (5) seconds to deactivate the OSD adjustm[...]

  • Page 63

    Customized key You can customize key assignment for the Custom button according to your preferences. To view the operating screen displayed when pressing the [ ] button after configuring the customized key for a function, click the name of each function. ( Image Size - MagicBright - MagicColor - Color Effect ) Note You can configure the customized [...]

  • Page 64

    Brightness When OSD is not on the screen, push the Brightness ( ) button to adjust brightness. SOURCE Selects the video signal while the OSD is off. Adjusting the Monitor[...]

  • Page 65

    { 2043EW/2043EWX} OSD Function Picture Brightness Contrast Magic- Bright Color MagicColor Color Tone Color Con- trol Color Effect Gamma Image Coarse Fine Sharpness H-Position V-Position OSD Language H-Position V-Position Transpar- ency Display Time Setup Reset Custom- ized Key Off Timer Auto Source Image Size Information Picture Brightness (Not ava[...]

  • Page 66

    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 con[...]

  • Page 67

    tom , 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 press- ing 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[...]

  • Page 68

    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 le[...]

  • Page 69

    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 prefer- ences. ( Not available in MagicColor mode of Full and Intelligent . ) MENU [...]

  • Page 70

    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[...]

  • Page 71

    • Off • Grayscale • Green • Aqua • Sepia • 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[...]

  • Page 72

    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. (Available in Analog mode only) MENU → , → → → , → MENU Adjusting the Monitor[...]

  • Page 73

    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 → , → → , → → , → MENU Sharpness Adjusting the Monitor[...]

  • Page 74

    Changes the clearance of image. ( Not available in MagicColor mode of Full and Intelligent . ) MENU → , → → , → → , → MENU H-Position Changes the horizontal position of the monitor's entire display. (Available in Analog mode only) MENU → , → → , → → , → MENU Adjusting the Monitor[...]

  • Page 75

    V-Position 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. Adjusting the Monitor[...]

  • Page 76

    Note The language chosen affects only the language of the OSD. It has no effect on any software running on the computer. MENU → , → → → , → MENU H-Position You can change the horizontal position where the OSD menu appears on your monitor. MENU → , → → , → → , → MENU Adjusting the Monitor[...]

  • Page 77

    V-Position You can change the vertical position where the OSD menu appears on your monitor. MENU → , → → , → → , → MENU Transparency Change the transparency of the background of the OSD. • Off • On MENU → , → → , → → , → MENU Adjusting the Monitor[...]

  • Page 78

    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. • 5 sec • 10 sec • 20 sec • 200 sec MENU → , → → , → → , → MENU Setup Reset Adjusting the Monitor[...]

  • Page 79

    Reverts the product settings to factory defaults. • No • Yes MENU → , → → → , → MENU Customized Key You can specify a function which will be activated when the Customized Key ( ) is press- ed. MENU → , → → , → → , → MENU Adjusting the Monitor[...]

  • Page 80

    Off Timer The monitors will turn off automatically at the specified time. • Off • On MENU → , → → , → → , → → , → MENU Auto Source Select Auto Source for the monitor to automatically select the signal source. Adjusting the Monitor[...]

  • Page 81

    • Auto • Manual MENU → , → → , → → , → MENU Image Size You can change the size of the screen displayed on your monitor. • Auto • Wide • Auto - The screen is displayed in accordance with the screen aspect ratio of the input signals. • Wide - A full screen is displayed regardless of the screen aspect ratio of the input signals[...]

  • Page 82

    Information Shows a video source, display mode on the OSD screen. MENU → , → MENU { 2243EW/2243EWX} Direct Functions AUTO When the 'AUTO' button is pressed, the auto adjustment screen appears as shown in the animated screen on the center. Adjusting the Monitor[...]

  • Page 83

    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) 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[...]

  • Page 84

    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 ad- justment lock function. Unlock : Hold down the MENU button for more than five (5) seconds to deactivate the OSD adjustm[...]

  • Page 85

    Customized key You can customize key assignment for the Custom button according to your preferences. To view the operating screen displayed when pressing the [ ] button after configuring the customized key for a function, click the name of each function. ( Image Size - MagicBright - MagicColor - Color Effect ) Note You can configure the customized [...]

  • Page 86

    Brightness When OSD is not on the screen, push the Brightness ( ) button to adjust brightness. SOURCE Selects the video signal while the OSD is off. Adjusting the Monitor[...]

  • Page 87

    { 2243EW/2243EWX} OSD Function Picture Brightness Contrast Magic- Bright Color MagicColor Color Tone Color Con- trol Color Effect Gamma Image Coarse Fine Sharpness H-Position V-Position OSD Language H-Position V-Position Transpar- ency Display Time Setup Reset Custom- ized Key Off Timer Auto Source Image Size Information Picture Brightness (Not ava[...]

  • Page 88

    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 con[...]

  • Page 89

    tom , 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 press- ing 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[...]

  • Page 90

    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 le[...]

  • Page 91

    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 prefer- ences. ( Not available in MagicColor mode of Full and Intelligent . ) MENU [...]

  • Page 92

    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[...]

  • Page 93

    • Off • Grayscale • Green • Aqua • Sepia • 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[...]

  • Page 94

    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. (Available in Analog mode only) MENU → , → → → , → MENU Adjusting the Monitor[...]

  • Page 95

    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 → , → → , → → , → MENU Sharpness Adjusting the Monitor[...]

  • Page 96

    Changes the clearance of image. ( Not available in MagicColor mode of Full and Intelligent . ) MENU → , → → , → → , → MENU H-Position Changes the horizontal position of the monitor's entire display. (Available in Analog mode only) MENU → , → → , → → , → MENU Adjusting the Monitor[...]

  • Page 97

    V-Position 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. Adjusting the Monitor[...]

  • Page 98

    Note The language chosen affects only the language of the OSD. It has no effect on any software running on the computer. MENU → , → → → , → MENU H-Position You can change the horizontal position where the OSD menu appears on your monitor. MENU → , → → , → → , → MENU Adjusting the Monitor[...]

  • Page 99

    V-Position You can change the vertical position where the OSD menu appears on your monitor. MENU → , → → , → → , → MENU Transparency Change the transparency of the background of the OSD. • Off • On MENU → , → → , → → , → MENU Adjusting the Monitor[...]

  • Page 100

    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. • 5 sec • 10 sec • 20 sec • 200 sec MENU → , → → , → → , → MENU Setup Reset Adjusting the Monitor[...]

  • Page 101

    Reverts the product settings to factory defaults. • No • Yes MENU → , → → → , → MENU Customized Key You can specify a function which will be activated when the Customized Key ( ) is pressed. MENU → , → → , → → , → MENU Off Timer Adjusting the Monitor[...]

  • Page 102

    The monitors will turn off automatically at the specified time. • Off • On MENU → , → → , → → , → → , → MENU Auto Source Select Auto Source for the monitor to automatically select the signal source. • Auto • Manual MENU → , → → , → → , → MENU Adjusting the Monitor[...]

  • Page 103

    Image Size You can change the size of the screen displayed on your monitor. • Auto • Wide • Auto - The screen is displayed in accordance with the screen aspect ratio of the input signals. • Wide - A full screen is displayed regardless of the screen aspect ratio of the input signals. Note • Signals not available in the standard mode table [...]

  • Page 104

    Information Shows a video source, display mode on the OSD screen. MENU → , → MENU Adjusting the Monitor[...]

  • Page 105

    Troubleshooting { 943EW/943EWX} 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 funct[...]

  • Page 106

    Useful Tips A monitor recreates visual signals received from the computer. Therefore, if there is a problem with the computer or the video card, this can cause the monitor to become blank, have poor coloring, become noisy, and video mode not supported, etc. In this case, first check the source of the problem, and then contact the Service Center or [...]

  • Page 107

    A: You can see this message when the signal from the video card exceeds the maximum resolution and frequency that the monitor can handle properly. A: Adjust the maximum resolution and frequency that the monitor can handle properly. A: If the display exceeds SXGA or 75 Hz, a " Not Optimum Mode ", " Recommended Mode 1440 x 900 60 Hz&qu[...]

  • Page 108

    Q: Have you adjusted the resolution or frequency to the monitor? A: Adjust the resolution and frequency at the video card. (Refer to the Preset Timing Modes). Q: The screen can be unbalanced due to the cycle of the video card signals. Readjust Position by referring to the OSD. The screen is out of focus or OSD cannot be adjusted. Q: Have you adjust[...]

  • Page 109

    A: To check whether your PC is available for MagicTune™ feature, follow the steps below (When Windows is XP); Control Panel → Performance and Maintenance → System → Hardware → Device Manager → Monitors → After deleting Plug and Play monitor, find 'Plug and Play mon- itor' by searching new Hardware. A: MagicTune™ is an addi[...]

  • Page 110

    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 → Set- tings. A: Windows ME/2000: Set the resolution in the Control P[...]

  • Page 111

    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. Turn off your monitor and reconnect the video cable; then turn on both your computer and the monitor. If your monitor screen remains blank after using the previous proc[...]

  • Page 112

    Check List Note Before calling for assistance, 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 In- formation section or contact your dealer. No images on the screen. I cannot turn on the monitor. Q: Is the power cord connected properly? A: Check the[...]

  • Page 113

    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 ' / SOURCE' button. Then press any key on the keyboard again to activate the monitor and restore the image on the screen. Q: Connected using the DVI cable? A: You may ge[...]

  • Page 114

    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. (The maximum frequency per resolution may differ from product to product.) There are only 16 colors shown on the screen. [...]

  • Page 115

    A: Download the latest program. The program can be downloaded http://www.sam- sung.com/monitor/magictune Q: Did you install the program? A: Reboot the computer after installing the program for the first time. If a copy of the pro- gram is already installed, remove it, reboot the computer, and then install the program again. You need to reboot the c[...]

  • Page 116

    A: Windows XP: Set the resolution in the Control Panel → Appearance and Themes → Display → Screen Saver. Set the function in the BIOS-SETUP of the computer. (Refer to the Windows / Computer Manual). A: Windows ME/2000: Set the resolution at the Control Panel → Display → Screen Saver. Set the function in the BIOS-SETUP of the computer. (Re[...]

  • Page 117

    Warning Messages If there is something wrong with the input signal, a message appears on the screen or the screen goes blank although the power indicator LED is still on. The message may indicate that the monitor is out of scan range or that you need to check the signal cable. Environment The location and the position of the monitor may influence t[...]

  • Page 118

    (Connected using the DVI cable) If you still see an error message on the screen when the monitor is connected properly, check to see if the monitor status is set to analog. If you still see an (error) message on the screen when the monitor is connected properly, check to see if the monitor status is set to analog. Press ‘ /SOURCE’ button to hav[...]

  • Page 119

    The screen shows strange colors or just black and white. Q: Is the screen displaying only one color as if looking at the screen through a cellophane paper? A: Check the signal cable connection. A: Make sure the video card is fully inserted in its slot. Q: Have the screen colors become strange after running a program or due to a crash between applic[...]

  • Page 120

    Set the resolution at the Control Panel → Display → Settings. Q: Has the video card been set properly? A: Set the video card by referring to the video card manual. There is a message that reads "Unrecognized monitor, Plug & Play (VESA DDC) monitor found". Q: Have you installed the monitor driver? A: Install the monitor driver acco[...]

  • Page 121

    If you installed a new video card or if you assembled the PC, check if the installed the adapter (video) driver and the monitor driver. Check if the scanning ratio of the video screen is set to between 56 Hz ~ 75 Hz. (Do not exceed 75 Hz when using the maximum resolution.) If you have problems in installing the adapter (video) driver, boot the comp[...]

  • Page 122

    Note Before calling for assistance, 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 In- formation section or contact your dealer. Troubleshooting[...]

  • Page 123

    Specifications General General Model Name SyncMaster 943EW LCD Panel Size 19 inch (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 30 ~ 81 kHz Vertical 56 ~ 75 Hz Display Color 16.7M Resolution Optimum resolution 1440 x 900@60 Hz Maximum resolution 1440 x 900@75 Hz Input Signal,[...]

  • Page 124

    Dimensions (W x H x D) / Weight (HAS Stand) 439 x 357.3 x 190 mm (17.2 x 14.0 x 7.48 inch) (With Stand)/ 5.0 kg (11.0 lbs) 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 Temperatu[...]

  • Page 125

    State Normal Opera- tion Power saving mode Power off (Power but- ton) EPA/ENERGY 2000 Power Con- sumption 20 watts 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 deter- mined that this product meets the EN[...]

  • Page 126

    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 Hor- izontal 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 t[...]

  • Page 127

    Signal Cable DVI-D to DVI-D connector, Detachable Dimensions (W x H x D) / Weight (Simple Stand) 439 x 290x 68.4 mm (17.2 x 11.4 x 2.69 inch) (Without Stand) 439 x 368 x 185 mm (17.2 x 14.4 x 7.48 inch) (With Stand)/ 3.8 kg (8.4 lbs) Dimensions (W x H x D) / Weight (HAS Stand) 439 x 290 x 65.5 mm (17.2 x 11.4 x 2.57 inch) (Without Stand) 439 x 357.[...]

  • Page 128

    on the keyboard. For energy conservation, turn your monitor OFF when it is not needed, or when leaving it unattended for 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 Opera- tion Power saving mode [...]

  • Page 129

    Display Mode Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Fre- quency (Hz) Pixel Clock (MHz) Sync Polarity (H/V) VESA, 1280 X 960 60.000 60.000 108.000 +/+ VESA, 1280 X 1024 63.981 60.020 108.000 +/+ VESA, 1280 X 1024 79.976 75.025 135.000 +/+ VESA, 1440 x 900 55.935 59.887 106.500 -/+ VESA, 1440 x 900 70.635 74.984 136.750 -/+ Horizontal Frequency The time[...]

  • Page 130

    Input Signal, Terminated TTL level (V high ≥ 2.0 V, V low ≤ 0.8 V) Maximum Pixel Clock 146 MHz (Analog, Digital) Power Supply AC 100 - 240 V~ (+/- 10 %), 50/60 Hz ± 3 Hz Signal Cable 15pin - to - 15pin D-sub cable, Detachable DVI-D to DVI-D connector, Detachable Dimensions (W x H x D) / Weight (Simple Stand) 469.3 x 307.8 x 72.3 mm (18.5 x 12.[...]

  • Page 131

    Class B Equipment (Information Communication equipment for residential use) This product complies with the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directives for residential use and can be used in all areas including common residential areas. (Class B equipment emits less electromagnetic waves than Class A equipment.) PowerSaver This monitor has a built-in p[...]

  • Page 132

    Display Mode Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Fre- quency (Hz) Pixel Clock (MHz) Sync Polarity (H/V) VESA, 800 x 600 46.875 75.000 49.500 +/+ VESA, 1024 x 768 48.363 60.004 65.000 -/- VESA, 1024 x 768 56.476 70.069 75.000 -/- VESA, 1024 x 768 60.023 75.029 78.750 +/+ VESA, 1152 x 864 67.500 75.000 108.000 +/+ VESA, 1280 X 768 47.776 60.000 79.50[...]

  • Page 133

    Input Signal, Terminated RGB Analog, DVI(Digital Visual Interface) Compliant Digital RGB 0.7 Vp-p ± 5 % Separate H/V sync, Composite, SOG TTL level (V high ≥ 2.0 V, V low ≤ 0.8 V) Maximum Pixel Clock 146 MHz (Analog, Digital) Power Supply AC 100 - 240 V~ (+/- 10 %), 50/60 Hz ± 3 Hz Signal Cable 15pin - to - 15pin D-sub cable, Detachable DVI-D[...]

  • Page 134

    Dot Acceptable For example, the number of TFT-LCD sub pixels contained in this product are 5,292,000. Note Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Class B Equipment (Information Communication equipment for residential use) This product complies with the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directives for residential use and c[...]

  • Page 135

    Display Mode Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Fre- quency (Hz) Pixel Clock (MHz) Sync Polarity (H/V) MAC, 1152 x 870 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, 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 +/+[...]

  • Page 136

    Display Color 16.7M Resolution Optimum resolution 1680 x 1050@60 Hz Maximum resolution 1680 x 1050@60 Hz Input Signal, Terminated RGB Analog, DVI(Digital Visual Interface) Compliant Digital RGB 0.7 Vp-p ± 5 % Separate H/V sync, Composite, SOG TTL level (V high ≥ 2.0 V, V low ≤ 0.8 V) Maximum Pixel Clock 146 MHz (Analog, Digital) Power Supply A[...]

  • Page 137

    Plug and Play Capability conditions and monitor settings. In most cases, the monitor installation will proceed automatically, unless the user wishes to select alternate settings. Dot Acceptable TFT-LCD panels manufactured by using advanced semiconductor technology with precision of 1ppm (one millionth) above are used for this product. But the pixel[...]

  • Page 138

    Display Mode Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Fre- quency (Hz) Pixel Clock (MHz) Sync Polarity (H/V) IBM, 640 x 350 31.469 70.086 25.175 +/- IBM, 640 x 480 31.469 59.940 25.175 -/- IBM, 720 x 400 31.469 70.087 28.322 -/+ MAC, 640 x 480 35.000 66.667 30.240 -/- MAC, 832 x 624 49.726 74.551 57.284 -/- MAC, 1152 x 870 68.681 75.062 100.000 -/- VESA[...]

  • Page 139

    LCD Panel Display area 473.76 mm (H) x 296.1 mm (V) Pixel Pitch 0.282 mm (H) x 0.282 mm (V) Synchronization Horizontal 30 ~ 81 kHz Vertical 56 ~ 75 Hz Display Color 16.7M Resolution Optimum resolution 1680 x 1050@60 Hz Maximum resolution 1680 x 1050@60 Hz Input Signal, Terminated RGB Analog, DVI(Digital Visual Interface) Compliant Digital RGB 0.7 V[...]

  • Page 140

    Environmental considerations 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. The interac- tion of the monitor and the computer systems will provide the best operating con[...]

  • Page 141

    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. However, if the signal differs, the screen may go blank while the power LED is on. Refer to the video card manual and adjusts the screen as follows. Display Mode Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vert[...]

  • Page 142

    Information { 943EW/943EWX} 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: 1440 x 900(1680 x 1050) • Vertical f[...]

  • Page 143

    During normal operation of a LCD panel, pixel image retention doesn't occur. How- ever, if the same image is displayed for a long time, a slight difference in electric charge accumulates between the two electrodes which encase the liquid crystal. This may cause the liquid crystal to build up in a certain areas of the display. Thus, the previou[...]

  • Page 144

    • Recommended settings: Bright colors with little difference in luminance • Change the characters color and background color every 30 minutes 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 [...]

  • Page 145

    Our LCD Monitor satisfies ISO13406-2 Pixel fault Class II Information[...]

  • Page 146

    Appendix Contact SAMSUNG WORLDWIDE Note 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(726-7864) http://www.samsung.com/us CANADA 1-800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) http://www.samsung.com/ca MEXICO 01-800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) http://www.samsung.com/mx Latin Am[...]

  • Page 147

    Europe 0825 08 65 65 (€ 0.15/Min) GERMANY 01805 - SAMSUNG (7267864, € 0.14/Min) http://www.samsung.de HUNGARY 06-80-SAMSUNG (726-7864) http://www.samsung.com/hu ITALIA 800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) http://www.samsung.com/it LUXEMBURG 02 261 03 710 http://www.samsung.com/lu NETHERLANDS 0900 - SAMSUNG (7267864, € 0.10/Min) http://www.samsung.com/nl NO[...]

  • Page 148

    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 dis- tance between two dots of the same color is called the 'Dot Pitch'. Unit: mm Vertical Frequency The screen must be redrawn several times per second in order to create and display an image for the user. T[...]

  • Page 149

    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 Inter- lace method is the same as that used in TVs. Plug & Play This is a function that provides the best quality screen for the user by allowing the computer and the moni[...]

  • Page 150

    Samsung is the registered trademark of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.; Microsoft, Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation; VESA, DPM and DDC are registered trademarks of Video Electronics Standard Association; the ENERGY STAR ® name and logo are registered trademarks of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA[...]