Samsung Syncmaster 731bf Quick Start Guide

							 
 
 
 
  message that 
reads 
Unrecognized 
monitor, Plug & 
Play (VESA DDC) 
monitor found. the monitor driver?Installation Instructions.
See the video card 
manual to see if the 
Plug & Play (VESA 
DDC) function can 
be supported. Install the monitor driver according to the Driver 
Installation Instructions.
Check when 
MagicTune™ does 
not function 
properly.MagicTune™ 
feature is found only 
on PC (VGA) with 
Window OS that 
supports Plug and 
Play. * 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 
monitor by searching new Hardware. 
MagicTune™ is an additional software for the monitor. 
Some graphic cards may not support your monitor. When 
you have a problem with the graphic card, visit our 
website to check the compatible graphic card list 
provided.  
http://www.samsung.com/monitor/magictune 
MagicTune™ 
doesnt work 
properly.Have you changed 
your PC or video 
graphic card?Download the latest program. The program can be 
downloaded http://www.samsung.com/monitor/magictune Visit the MagicTune™ website and download the installation software for MagicTune™ MAC.
Check the following items if there is trouble with the monitor.
Check if the power cord and the video cables are properly connected to the computer.
Check if the computer beeps more than 3 times when booting.  
(If it does, request an after-service for the main board of the computer.) 
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 at 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 computer in Safe Mode, remove 
the Display Adapter at the Control Panel 
→ System 
→ Device Administrator and then reboot the 
computer to reinstall the adapter (video) driver. 
If problems repeatedly occur, contact an authorized service center.
 Q & A
Question Answer 
How can I change the frequency? Frequency can be changed by reconfiguring the 
video card.  
 
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.) 
How can I adjust the resolution? Windows XP :  
Set the resolution at the Control Panel 
→ 
Appearance and Themes 
→ Display 
→ Settings.  
 
Windows ME/2000 :  
Set the resolution at the Control Panel 
→ Display 
→ 
Settings.  
 
Contact the video card manufacturer for details.
 
						

							How can I set the Power Saving function? Windows XP :  
Set the resolution at the Control Panel 
→ 
Appearance and Themes 
→ Display 
→ Screen 
Saver.  
Set the function at BIOS-SETUP of the computer.  
 
Windows ME/2000 :  
Set the resolution at the Control Panel 
→ Display 
→ 
Screen Saver.  
Set the function at BIOS-SETUP of the computer.  
 
Refer to Windows/Computer Manual
How can I clean the outer case/LCD Panel? Disconnect the power cord and then clean the 
monitor with a soft cloth, using either a cleaning 
solution or plain water.  
 
Do not leave any remains of the detergent nor 
scratch the case. Do not allow any water to go inside 
the monitor. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Self-Test
Self-Test Feature Check  |  Warning Messages  |  Environment  |  Useful Tips
Your monitor provides a self test feature that allows you to check whether your monitor is functioning 
properly. 
Self-Test Feature Check 
Turn off both your computer and the monitor.
Unplug the video cable from the back of the computer. 
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.  
 
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 procedure, check your video controller 
and computer system; your monitor is functioning properly.
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 the quality and other features of the 
monitor.  
 
If there are any sub woofer speakers near the monitor, unplug and relocate the woofer to another 
room.  
Remove all electronic devices such as radios, fans, clocks and telephones that are within 3 feet 
(one meter) of the monitor. 
Useful Tips 
A monitor recreates visual signals received from the computer. Therefore, if there is trouble with the 
computer or the video card, this can cause the monitor to become blank, have poor coloring, noise, 
Video mode not supported, etc. In this case, first check the source of the problem, and then contact 
the Service Center or your dealer.  
 
Judging the monitors 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. 
 
						

							 Specifications
General
Model Name SyncMaster 731B
LCD Panel
Size 17  Diagonal (43 cm)
Display area 337.92 mm (H) x 270.336 mm (V)
Pixel Pitch 0.264 mm (H) x 0.264 mm (V)
Type a-si TFT active matrix
Synchronization
Horizontal 30 ~ 81 kHz
Vertical 56 ~ 75 Hz
Display Color
16.2 M Colors 
Resolution
Optimum resolution 1280 x 1024@60 Hz
Maximum resolution 1280 x 1024@75 Hz
Input Signal, Terminated
RGB Analog, DVI Compliant Digital RGB,  
0.7 Vp-p ± 5%, TTL level 
Maximum Pixel Clock
140MHz (Analog, Digital)
Power Consumption
AC 120 V ± 10 V, 60 Hz  
AC 220 V ± 20 V, 50 Hz
 
						

							  Signal Cable
15pin to 15pin D-sub cable, Detachable, 1.8 m  
DVI-D to DVI-D connector, Detachable, 2.0 m (Option)
Signal Connectors
15pin 3-row D-Sub connector, 24pin 3-row DVI-D connector
Power Consumption
Less than 34 W 
Dimensions (W x D x H) / Weight 
380.0 x 57.3 x 325.0 mm / 14.9 x 2.2 x 12.8 inch (Without Stand) / 3.75 kg  
380.0 x 202.2 x 384.8 mm / 15.0 x 7.9 x 15.1 inch (With Stand) / 5.5 kg
VESA Mounting Interface
75 mm x 75 mm (for use with Specialty(Arm) Mounting hardware.)
Environmental considerations
Operating Temperature : 50 °F ~ 104 °F (10 °C ~ 40 °C)  
Humidity : 10 % ~ 80 %, non-condensing
Storage Temperature : -4 °F ~113 °F (-20 °C ~ 45 °C)  
Humidity : 5 % ~ 95 %, non-condensing
Plug and Play Capability
This monitor can be installed on any Plug & Play compatible system. Interaction of the monitor and 
computer systems will provide the best operating conditions and monitor settings. In most cases, 
monitor installation will proceed automatically, unless the user wishes to select alternate settings.
Dot Acceptable
TFT LCD panel manufactured by using advanced semiconductor technology with precision of 1 ppm 
(one millionth) above is used for this product. But the pixels of RED, GREEN, BLUE and WHITE color 
seem to be bright sometimes or some of black pixels could be seen. This is not from bad quality and 
you can use it without uneasiness.  
 
For example, the number of TFT LCD sub pixels that is contained in this product are 3,932,160. Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
 
 PowerSaver 
This monitor has a built-in power management system called PowerSaver. This system saves energy 
by switching your monitor into a low-power mode when it has not been used for a certain amount of 
time. The monitor automatically returns to normal operation when you press a key 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 DPMS compliant video card installed 
in your computer. Use a software utility installed on your computer to set up this feature.
State Normal Operation Power saving modePower off  
(Power button)  
EPA/ENERGY 2000
Power Indicator Blue Blue, Blinking Black
 
						

							 
  Power Consumption Less than 34 WLess than 1 W  
(Off-mode) Less than 1 W
This monitor is EPA ENERGY STAR® compliant and ENERGY2000 
compliant when used with a computer equipped with VESA DPMS 
functionality.  
As an ENERGY STAR
® Partner, SAMSUNG has determined that this 
product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency.
 
 
 Preset Timing Modes
If the signal transferred from the computer is the same as the following Preset Timing Modes, the 
screen will be adjusted automatically. However, if the signal differs, the screen may go blank while 
the power LED is on. Refer to the video card manual and adjust the screen as follows. 
Preset Timing Modes 
Display ModeHorizontal 
Frequency  
(kHz)Vertical 
Frequency  
(Hz)Pixel Clock  
(MHz)Sync Polarity  
(H/V)
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  -/- 
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  -/+ 
VESA, 640 x 480  37.500  75.000  31.500  -/- 
VESA, 640 x 480  37.861  72.809  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  +/+ 
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  108.00  +/+ 
VESA 1280 x 960  60.000  60.000  108.00  +/+ 
VESA, 1280 x 
1024 63.981 60.020 108.00 +/+ 
VESA, 1280 x 
1024 79.976 75.025 135.00 +/+ 
 
						

							 
 
Horizontal Frequency
The time to scan one line connecting the right edge to the left edge of the 
screen horizontally is called Horizontal Cycle and the inverse number of 
the Horizontal Cycle is called Horizontal Frequency. Unit : kHz 
Vertical Frequency
Like a fluorescent lamp, the screen has to repeat the same image many 
times per second to display an image to the user. The frequency of this 
repetition is called Vertical Frequency or Refresh Rate. Unit : Hz
 
						

							 Specifications
General
Model Name SyncMaster 931B
LCD Panel
Size 19  Diagonal (48 cm)
Display area 376.32 mm (H) x 301.056 mm (V)
Pixel Pitch 0.294 mm (H) x 0.294 mm (V)
Type a-si TFT active matrix
Synchronization
Horizontal 30 ~ 81 kHz
Vertical 56 ~ 75 Hz
Display Color
16.2 M Colors 
Resolution
Optimum resolution 1280 x 1024@60 Hz
Maximum resolution 1280 x 1024@75 Hz
Input Signal, Terminated
RGB Analog, DVI Compliant Digital RGB,  
0.7 Vp-p ± 5%, TTL level 
Maximum Pixel Clock
140 MHz
Power Consumption
AC 120 V ± 10 V, 60 Hz  
AC 220 V ± 20 V, 50 Hz
 
						

							  Signal Cable
15pin to 15pin D-sub cable, Detachable, 1.8 m  
DVI-D to DVI-D connector, Detachable, 2.0 m (Option)
Signal Connectors
15pin 3-row D-Sub connector, 24pin 3-row DVI-D connector
Power Consumption
Less than 38 W 
Dimensions (W x D x H) / Weight 
422.7 x 62.5 x 360.2 mm / 16.6 x 2.4 x 14.1 inch (Without Stand) / 5.5 kg  
422.7 x 219.3 x 427.9 mm / 16.6 x 8.6 x 16.8 inch (With Stand) / 7.7 kg
VESA Mounting Interface
75 mm x 75 mm (for use with Specialty(Arm) Mounting hardware.)
Environmental considerations
Operating Temperature : 50 °F ~ 104 °F (10 °C ~ 40 °C)  
Humidity : 10 % ~ 80 %, non-condensing
Storage Temperature : -4 °F ~113 °F (-20 °C ~ 45 °C)  
Humidity : 5 % ~ 95 %, non-condensing
Plug and Play Capability
This monitor can be installed on any Plug & Play compatible system. Interaction of the monitor and 
computer systems will provide the best operating conditions and monitor settings. In most cases, 
monitor installation will proceed automatically, unless the user wishes to select alternate settings.
Dot Acceptable
TFT LCD panel manufactured by using advanced semiconductor technology with precision of 1 ppm 
(one millionth) above is used for this product. But the pixels of RED, GREEN, BLUE and WHITE color 
seem to be bright sometimes or some of black pixels could be seen. This is not from bad quality and 
you can use it without uneasiness.  
 
For example, the number of TFT LCD sub pixels that is contained in this product are 3,932,160. Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
 
 PowerSaver 
This monitor has a built-in power management system called PowerSaver. This system saves energy 
by switching your monitor into a low-power mode when it has not been used for a certain amount of 
time. The monitor automatically returns to normal operation when you press a key 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 DPMS compliant video card installed 
in your computer. Use a software utility installed on your computer to set up this feature.
State Normal Operation Power saving modePower off  
(Power button)  
EPA/ENERGY 2000
Power Indicator Blue Blue, Blinking Black
 
						

							 
  Power Consumption Less than 38 WLess than 1 W  
(Off-mode) Less than 1 W
This monitor is EPA ENERGY STAR® compliant and ENERGY2000 
compliant when used with a computer equipped with VESA DPMS 
functionality.  
As an ENERGY STAR
® Partner, SAMSUNG has determined that this 
product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency.
 
 
 Preset Timing Modes
If the signal transferred from the computer is the same as the following Preset Timing Modes, the 
screen will be adjusted automatically. However, if the signal differs, the screen may go blank while 
the power LED is on. Refer to the video card manual and adjust the screen as follows. 
Preset Timing Modes 
Display ModeHorizontal 
Frequency  
(kHz)Vertical 
Frequency  
(Hz)Pixel Clock  
(MHz)Sync Polarity  
(H/V)
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  -/- 
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  -/+ 
VESA, 640 x 480  37.500  75.000  31.500  -/- 
VESA, 640 x 480  37.861  72.809  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  +/+ 
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  108.00  +/+ 
VESA 1280 x 960  60.000  60.000  108.00  +/+ 
VESA, 1280 x 
1024 63.981 60.020 108.00 +/+ 
VESA, 1280 x 
1024 79.976 75.025 135.00 +/+