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  • Page 1: Lcd Monitor

    SyncMaster 933HD LCD Monitor User Manual...

  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    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.

  • Page 3: Installation

    Ensure that the power plug is plugged into the power outlet firmly and correctly. • Do not forcefully bend or pull the power plug and do not place any heavy material on it. • Do not connect multiple appliances to the same power outlet. •...
  • Page 4 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 prod- uct as possible. • Otherwise, this may result in electric shock or fire.
  • Page 5 Clean When cleaning the monitor case or the surface of the TFT-LCD screen, wipe with a slightly moistened, soft fabric. Do not spray cleaner directly onto the surface of the product. • 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.
  • Page 6 Safety Instructions If there is a strange smell or a strange sound or smoke is coming from the product, disconnect the power plug immediately and contact a Service Center. • Otherwise, this may result in electric shock or fire. Do not place this product in a location exposed to moisture, dust, smoke, water, or in a car.
  • Page 7 Safety Instructions When using a fixed screen for a long time, an afterimage or stain may occur. • If you are not using your product for a long period of time, put it into sleep mode or use a moving screen saver. Set a resolution and frequency appropriate to the product.
  • Page 8 Safety Instructions Be careful that children do not place the battery in their mouths when removed from the remote control. Place the battery in a location that children or infants cannot reach. • If children have had the battery in their mouths, consult your doctor immediately.
  • Page 9 Safety Instructions Be careful when adjusting the angle of the product or the height of the stand. • This may result in personal injury as your hand or fingers may be- come caught. • Also, if you tilt the product too far, it may fall and cause personal injury.

  • Page 10: Package Contents

    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 Without stand Monitor Manuals Quick Setup Guide Cables D-Sub Cable With stand Monitor...
  • Page 11 Introduction Others Remote Control Batteries (AAA X 2) Cleaning Cloth BN59-00624A (Not available in all loca- tions) Cable holding ring Stereo Cable Note Cleaning Cloth is only provided for highly polished black products as a product feature. Sold separately DVI Cable HDMI Cable Headphones USB Cable...

  • Page 12: Your Monitor

    Your Monitor Front Activates a highlighted menu item. Push the ' Changing the source is only allowed for external devices connected to the product at the time. To switch Screen modes: [PC] →[DVI] → [TV] → [Ext.] → [Component] → [HDMI1] → [HDMI2] →...
  • Page 13 Aim the remote control towards this spot on the Monitor. 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.
  • Page 14 Introduction Connect the PC terminal at the back of your monitor to your computer. HDM / PC / DVI-D AUDIO IN , DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) , EX-LINK Connect the [ HDMI / PC / DVI-D AUDIO IN ] terminal at the back of your product to your com- puter’s sound card.
  • Page 15 Introduction COMPONENT IN Connect the port of the DVD, VCR (DVD / DTV Set-Top Box) to the [ R - AUDIO - L] port of the product. Connect the VIDEO OUT port of the DVD / DTV Set-Top Box to the [ P a component video cable ( P ANT IN Connect the CATV cable or TV antenna cable to...

  • Page 16: Remote Control

    HDMI IN 2 / Cable holding ring Note See Connecting Cables for further information regarding cable connections. Remote Control Introduction This contains information on CAM inserted in the CI slot and displays it. The Application Info inserting is about the CI CARD.
  • Page 17 POWER 2. Number button Introduction POWER Number Button TV/DTV CH LIST MUTE MENU Up-Down Left-Right buttons ENTER RETURN SOURCE PRE-CH GUIDE D.MENU EXIT INFO TTX/MIX COLOR BUTTON P.MODE, M/B (MagicBright) S.MODE AUTO P.SIZE DUAL SUBTITLE SOURCE Turns the product On/Off. Press to change the channel.
  • Page 18 4. TV/DTV 5. CH LIST MUTE MENU Up-Down Left- Right buttons ENTER RETURN SOURCE 13. PRE-CH 14. GUIDE 15. D.MENU EXIT INFO 19. TTX/MIX 20. COLOR BUTTON 21. P.MODE, M/B (Magic- Bright) Introduction Selects the TV and DTV mode directly. It displays "Channel List"...
  • Page 19 22. S.MODE 23. AUTO - Available In PC mode Only 24. P.SIZE DUAL 26. SUBTITLE 27. SOURCE - Not Available 28. PIP - Not Available Introduction The monitor has three automatic picture settings that are preset at the factory. Then press the button again to circle through available preconfig- ured modes.

  • Page 20: Connecting Cables

    Connections Connecting Cables Connecting to a Computer 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.

  • Page 21: Connecting To A Macintosh

    Connecting to a Macintosh 1. Using the D-sub (Analog) connector on the video card. • Connect the signal cable to the D-SUB port on the back of your monitor. [PC] Note Turn on the monitor and Macintosh. Connecting to Other devices Note •...

  • Page 22: Connecting Tv

    Connect the EXT (RGB) port of the monitor to the DVD Player using a SCART jack. When a Scart device is connected to your monitor, the Source automatically changes to Ext. Connecting TV Note You may view television programs on the monitor if it is connected to an antenna or CATV cable without installing any separate TV reception hardware or software on your computer.

  • Page 23: Connecting Hdmi

    Connect the port of the DVD, VCR (DVD / DTV Set-Top Box) to the [R-AUDIO-L] port of the monitor. Connect the VIDEO OUT port of the DVD / DTV Set-Top Box to the [P a component video cable (P Note Select "Component"...

  • Page 24: Connecting And Using An Amplifier

    Select HDMI using the ‘SOURCE [ Connecting Using a DVI to HDMI Cable Connect the DVI output terminal of a digital output device to the [HDMI IN1] terminal of the monitor using a DVI to HDMI cable. Connect the red and white jacks of an RCA to stereo (for PC) cable to the same colored audio output terminals of the digital output device, and connect the opposite jack to the [HDMI/PC/ DVI-D AUDIO IN]terminal of the monitor.

  • Page 25: Connecting Common Interface

    Connect the [DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL)] terminal of your monitor to the digital sound input terminal of your digital amplifier using an optical cable. Set the Internal Mute On in the Sound menu using the MENU button. Adjust the sound volume using the Volume button of your amplifier If the connections are set up, power up your monitor and amplifier.

  • Page 26: Attaching A Base

    Connect your headphones to the Headphone connection terminal. Using the Stand Tilt angle You can adjust the tilt angle within a range of 0° forward to 18° backward for the most comfortable viewing angle. Attaching a Base This monitor accepts a 100 mm x 100 mm VESA-compliant mounting interface pad. Monitor Mounting interface pad (Sold separately) Connections...
  • Page 27 Samsung is not liable for these kinds of accidents. • Samsung is not liable for product damage or personal injury when a non-VESA or non-specified wall mount is used or the consumer fails to follow the product installation instructions.

  • Page 28: Using The Software

    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) Insert CD into the CD-ROM drive. Click "Windows". Choose your monitor model in the model list, then click the "OK" button.

  • Page 29: Installing The Monitor Driver (Manual)

    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 Insert your Manual CD into your CD-ROM drive.
  • Page 30 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. Click "Update Driver..." in the "Driver" tab. Check the "Browse my computer for driver software" checkbox and click "Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer".
  • Page 31 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 32 Insert CD into the CD-ROM drive. Click "Start" → "Control Panel" then click the "Appearance and Themes" icon. Click "Display" icon and choose the "Settings" tab then click "Advanced...". Click the "Properties" button on the "Monitor" tab and select "Driver" tab. Click "Update Driver..."...
  • Page 33 "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/ Click the "Close" button then click "OK" button continually. Using the Software...
  • Page 34 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. Choose "OK" button on the "Insert disk" window. Click the "Browse" button on the "File Needed" window. Choose A:(D:\Driver) then click the "Open"...
  • Page 35 Select the "Monitor" tab. Click the "Change" button in the "Monitor Type" area. Choose "Specify the location of the driver". Choose "Display a list of all the driver in a specific location..." then click "Next" button. Click the "Have Disk" button. Specify A:\(D:\driver) then click "OK"...

  • Page 36: How To Install The Natural Color Software

    How to install the Natural Color software Insert the CD included with the Samsung monitor into the CD-ROM Drive. Then, the initial screen of the program Natural Color will be executed. Click Natural Color on the initial screen to install the Natural Color software.

  • Page 37: Adjusting The Monitor

    Adjusting the Monitor Picture Available Modes PC / DVI Component Note The default setting may different depending on the selected Input Mode (input signal source selected in External Input List) and the selected resolution. Picture : PC / DVI MagicBright MagicBright is a feature providing optimum viewing environment depending on the contents of the image you are watching.

  • Page 38: Auto Adjustment

    • 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. MENU →...
  • Page 39 (Available in PC Mode Only) MENU → → , → Screen Adjustment (Available in PC mode only) • Coarse / Fine • 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.

  • Page 40: Picture Options

    Image parameters are replaced with the factory default values. MENU → → , → Picture Options • Colour Tone The tone of the color can be changed. (Available in PC / DVI mode only) Cool / Normal / Warm / Custom MENU →...
  • Page 41 Adjusts the individual R, G, B color controls. MENU → → , → • Size You can switch the Size. 16:9 / 4:3 MENU → → , → Reset Adjusting the Monitor → , → → , , , → MENU,EXIT →...
  • Page 42 Picture parameters are replaced with the factory default values. • • Cancel MENU → → , → Picture : TV / DTV / Ext. / Component / HDMI Mode The Monitor has three automatic picture settings ("Dynamic", "Standard", and "Movie") that are preset at the factory.

  • Page 43: Colour Tone

    Contrast / Brightness / Sharpness / Colour / Tint You can use the on-screen menus to change the contrast and brightness according to personal prefer- ence. • Contrast : Adjust the Contrast. • Brightness : Adjust the Brightness. • Sharpness : Adjust the Sharpness. •...
  • Page 44 Backlight Adjust the screen brightness by adjusting the LCD backlight. MENU → → , → Size You can switch the Size. The direct button on the remote control is 'P.SIZE' button. • Auto Wide - Automatically adjusts the picture size to the "16:9" aspect ratio. •...

  • Page 45: Screen Mode

    Note Settings can be adjusted and stored for each external device you have connected to an input of the TV. Input Source TV/DTV, Ext. Component(576i,576p,720p) ,HDMI(576i, 576p) Component(1080i,1080p), 1080i,1080p) MENU → → , → Screen Mode Only when setting the picture size to Auto Wide can the user determine the Screen mode. Each individual European country requires a different picture size so this function is intended to help users to select it.
  • Page 46 Digital Noise Reduction. If the broadcast signal received by your TV is weak, you can activate the Digital Noise Reduction feature to help reduce any static and ghosting that may appear on the screen. • Off - Turns the screen noise reduction function off. •...
  • Page 47 Mode The Monitor has a built-in high fidelity stereo amplifier. • Standard Choose Standard for the standard factory settings. • Music Choose Music when watching music videos or concerts. • Movie Choose Movie when viewing movies. • Speech Choose Speech when watching a show that is mostly dialogue (i.e., news). •...

  • Page 48: Auto Volume

    Auto Volume Reduces the differences in volume level among broadcasters. • • MENU→ , → TV Speaker If you set this menu "On", sound output from the speakers is muted in case of using the home theater. • • MENU → , → Channel Available Modes Adjusting the Monitor...

  • Page 49: Auto Store

    Note The default setting may different depending on the selected Input Mode (input signal source selected in External Input List) and the selected resolution. Country Select the country in which the product is being used before you use the Auto Store feature. If you do not see your country in the list, select Others.

  • Page 50: Manual Store

    Manual Store You can scan the frequency ranges available on your television in your area and store all the channels found manually. • Programme Inputting the appropriate program number on the screen. MENU → , → • Colour System Adjusts repeatedly until the colour is of the best quality. (Auto <->...

  • Page 51: Channel Manager

    The tuner scans the frequency range until the first channel or the channel that you selected is received on your screen. MENU → , → • Store It's used to restore the number user inputs. MENU → , → Channel Manager •...
  • Page 52 Sort It's used to exchange the numbers of two channels. MENU → , → Name Name the device connected to the input jacks to make your input source selection easier. The following characters are available: Letters of the alphabet (A~Z) / Numbers (0~9) / Special char- acters (+, -, *, /, space) MENU →...

  • Page 53: Plug And Play

    Fine Tune Due to weak signals or an incorrect antenna configuration, some of the channels may not be tuned correctly. MENU → , → Setup Available Modes PC / DVI Component Note The default setting may different depending on the selected Input Mode (input signal source selected in External Input List) and the selected resolution.
  • Page 54 (Available in Analog TV Mode Only) MENU → , → → Language You can choose one of 21 languages. The language chosen affects only the language of the OSD. MENU → , → Time • Clock Set You can set the current time. MENU →...
  • Page 55 Adjusting the Monitor Use to set the Monitor to be turned off automatically in certain minutes. • Off, 30, 60, 90, 120, 150, 180 MENU → , → → , → • Timer1 / Timer2 / Timer3 You can have the monitor turned on or off automatically at a specified time. •...

  • Page 56: Blue Screen

    • Programme Adjust a Programme. MENU → , → Blue Screen If no signal is being received or the signal is very weak, a blue screen automatically replaces the noisy picture background. If you wish to continue viewing the poor picture, you must set the "Blue screen"...

  • Page 57: Light Effect

    Light Effect You can turn on/off the LED on the front of monitor according to the situation. use it for saving power or when the LED dazzles your eyes. • Off : LED will not come on. • In Standby : Turns the LED on in standby mode. •...

  • Page 58: Energy Saving

    Energy Saving This feature adjusts the brightness of the TV in order to reduce power consumption. When watching TV at night, set the "Energy Saving" mode option to "High" to reduce eye fatigue as well as power consumption. • Off : Turns off the energy saving function. •...

  • Page 59: Source List

    MENU → , → Input Available Modes PC / DVI Component Note The default setting may different depending on the selected Input Mode (input signal source selected in External Input List) and the selected resolution. Source List Use to select PC, TV or other external input source connected to the product.Use to select the screen of your choice.
  • Page 60 Adjusting the Monitor PC / VCR / DVD / D-VHS / Cable STB / HD STB / Satellite STB / AV Receiver / DVD Receiv- er / Game / Camcorder / DVD Combo / DHR MENU → , → → , → →...

  • Page 61: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Self-Test Feature Check Note • Check the following items yourself before calling for service. Contact the service center for prob- lems that you cannot solve by yourself. • Your monitor provides a self test feature that allows you to check whether your monitor is func- tioning properly.

  • Page 62: Symptoms And Recommended Actions

    • Do not use benzene, thinner or other flammable substan- ces, or a wet cloth. • We recommend a Samsung cleansing agent is used to pre- vent damage to the screen. • Never use acetone, benzene or thinner. (They may cause flaws or deformation of the screen sur- face.)

  • Page 63: Problems Related To Screen

    PC Mode It appears the PC does not function normally. Check if the Display Adapter Driver (VGA Driver) is properly installed. (Refer to Installing Driver) The monitor screen flickers. Check if the signal cable between the computer and the monitor is securely connected and tight- ened.(Refer to Connecting the monitor) TV Mode TV screen is blurred or shows noise signals.

  • Page 64: Problems Related To Audio

    Check if the resolution and frequency set for the computer video card falls in the range supported by the monitor. If not, reset them referring to the current Information under the monitor menu and Preset Timing Modes. The image is too light or too dark Adjust the Brightness and Contrast.(Refer to the Brightness, Contrast) Power Indicator blinks green.
  • Page 65 5. You may see small particles if you look closely at the edge of the bezel sur- rounding the screen. This is part of the product’s design and is not a defect. Q & A How can I change the frequency? The frequency can be changed by reconfiguring the video card.
  • Page 66 Therefore, to enjoy the full benefits of digital TV, it is better to purchase an HD digital TV. (At present, all digital TVs from Samsung Electronics have the 16:9 wide aspect ratio.) Can I watch digital TV broadcasting with an analog TV? The analog TV cannot interpret digital signals.

  • Page 67: Specifications

    Specifications General General Model Name LCD Panel Size Display area Pixel Pitch Synchronization Horizontal Vertical Display Color 16.7M Resolution Optimum resolution Maximum resolution Input Signal. Terminated RGB Analog. DVI(Digital Visual Interface) 0.7 Vp-p ±5 % separate H/V sync. Composite TTL level (V high ≥ 2.0 V. V low ≤ 0.8 V) Maximum Pixel Clock 85.5 MHz Power Supply...
  • Page 68 This monitor is EPA ENERGY STAR ERGY2000 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 energy efficiency. EPA/ENERGY 2000 less than 1 watts (120Vac) ®...

  • Page 69: Preset Timing Modes

    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 IBM, 640 x 350 IBM, 640 x 480...

  • Page 70: For Better Display

    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. •...

  • Page 71: Product Information (Image Retention Free)

    and they are sent in HDTV (16:9) mode. Note If temporary stops, mosaic screens, or jagged screens occur, this is not a TV problem. Contact your cable broadcasting company for a check-up. For information on how to connect and use your video, DVD, DVD combo, home theater, PC, etc., refer to their respective user manuals.
  • Page 72 Ex) Cycle : Display Information for 1 hour followed by a Display Logo or moving image for 1 minute. Change the Color Information periodically (Use 2 different colors). Ex) Rotate the Color Information with 2 colors every 30 minutes. Avoid using a combination of characters and background color with large difference in luminance.
  • Page 73 Information Image retention may not occur when a LCD panel is operated under normal conditions. Normal conditions are defined as continuously changing video patterns. When the LCD panel is operated for a long time with a fixed pattern (-over 12 hours-), there may be slight difference in voltage between electrodes that work the liquid crystal (LC) in a pixel.

  • Page 74: Contact Samsung Worldwide

    Appendix Contact SAMSUNG WORLDWIDE Note If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center. U.S.A CANADA MEXICO ARGENTINE BRAZIL CHILE COLOMBIA COSTA RICA ECUADOR EL SALVADOR GUATEMALA HONDURAS JAMAICA NICARAGUA PANAMA PUERTO RICO REP.
  • Page 75 GERMANY 01805 - SAMSUNG (726-7864) (€ 0,14/Min) HUNGARY 06-80-SAMSUNG (726-7864) ITALIA 800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) LUXEMBURG 0035 (0)2 261 03 710 NETHERLANDS 0900 SAMSUNG (726-7864) (€ 0,10/Min) NORWAY 815-56 480 POLAND 0 801 801 881 022-607-93-33 PORTUGAL 80820-SAMSUNG (726-7864) http://www.samsung.com/pt SLOVAKIA 0800-SAMSUNG (726-7864)
  • Page 76 TAIWAN 0800-329-999 VIETNAM 1 800 588 889 SOUTH AFRICA 0860-SAMSUNG(726-7864) TURKEY 444 77 11 U.A.E 800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) 8000-4726 Terms Sync Signal Types of Sync Signals Dot Pitch Vertical Frequency Horizontal Frequency Interlace Non-Interlace Methods Plug & Play Resolution Appendix Asia Pacific http://www.samsung.com/tw...
  • Page 77 14 through 69. This feature allows the viewer to fine-tune the TV channel to ob- tain the best viewing conditions. The Samsung LCD TV has both automatic and manual channel fine-tuning features to enable the viewer to adjust their desired settings.

  • Page 78: Correct Disposal

    BTSC EIAJ HDMI(High Definition Multi- media Interface) Correct Disposal Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) - Europe only Authority Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Appendix This system uses two carriers to transmit voice data. Countries such as South Korea and Germany use this system.
  • Page 79 Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is strictly forbidden. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or con- sequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material.

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