Samsung Syncmaster 783df Quick Start Guide

							 Ima ge   Tab  D ef inition 
Adjust s the Posit ion, Size and R otat ion v alues.  
Geometr y 1
Rot ation  Size   Posit ion 
Geometr y 2
Pincus hion Pinbalance Trapez oid Parallelogram 
Oth er
Moire   Degaus s   Sidepin C orner T op 
Sidepin C orner Bot tom   Pinbalance  Corner  Top 
Pinbalance Corner Bott om  
 












 















 











 







 



       
Geometr y 1
Adjust s the Posit ion, Size and R otat ion v alues.   
zPosit ion  
zSize  
zRot ation  
Geometr y 2
Adjust s the Pincus hion, Pinbalance,  T rapezoid and Parallelogram  
values .  
zPincus hion  
zPinbalance  
zTrapez oid  
zParallelogram  
Oth erAdjust s the Moire,  D egauss , Sidepin C orner, and Pinbalanc e 
Corner values .  
zMoire  
zDegaus s  
zSidepin C orner T op   
zSidepin C orner Bot tom    
 
						

							 Opt ion Ta b Def inition  
You c an c onfigure Magic Tune using the follow ing opt ions.  
 Sup port Ta b De finit io n 
Shows  t he As set  I D  and t he v ersion  number  of  the  program,  and  allows  y ou t o us e 
the Help feat ure. 
zPinbalance Corner Top   
zPinbalance Corner Bott om   
Prefer ences
Loads the Preferenc es Dialog Box.  Pref erences  in use will have an 
V in  the  chec k  box.  T o t urn on  or o ff  any  Pref erence,  pos ition  the 
curs or ov er t he box  and  clic k.    
zEnable t ask  t ray  menu  .   
- To  ac ces s the Magic Tune menus , clic k the icon on t he [ tas k 
tray  m enu].  
   The  menus  are  not  display ed if  t he [ Enable Sy st em  Tray ]  is 
deselec ted in [ Options ]  [Pref erences ].   
zSelect  Language  - Th e language  chos en af fec ts  only  t he 
language of  t he OSD .   
 
						

							He l p 
Visit  t he M agicT une w ebsit e or  clic k  to  open t he H elp f iles  (Us er 
Manual) if you need any  help inst alling or running M agicT une.  
The  Us er M anual opens  w ithin  a bas ic  brows er w indow.    
Asset IDOpens a m onitor info window  s howing the manuf act uring dat e of  
the monit or.  
Versi onDis plays  t he v ersion number of Magic Tune.  
 
						

							Overv iew      |Ins tallat ion      |      OSD Mode      |Un i n st a l l      |      Troubles hooting      
 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  [Ta sk Tr a y]   [ Sta r t]    [Se tti n g s] a nd  se l ec t [C o n tr ol  P an e l]  i n  th e m e nu .  If  the  
pr og r am   ru ns  on  W i n do w s  X P,  go  to  [ C on tr ol  P a ne l ] i n  th e  [St ar t]  m en u .  
2. Click  the A dd or Remove Programs icon in Cont rol Panel.   
3. In  th e A dd  o r  R em o ve  Pr o gr a m s scr e en , sc ro l l  do w n  to  fi n d  Ma g ic Tun e.  C l ic k 
on it t o  highlight  it .  
4. Cl i c k   th e  C h an g e/ R em o v e  b u tto n  to  r em o v e  th e p r og r am .  
5. Click  Yes to begin  the uninstall process.   
6. Wait until  the Uninstall Complete dialog box  appears .  
Visit the MagicTune 
webs ite for  technical  support for MagicTune,  FAQs (questions and 
answers) and software  upgrades. 
 
						

							   Overview     |    Installation      |    OSD Mode     |    Uninstall     |
     
Troubleshooting      
 
 Troubleshooting 
MagicTune may not work in case monitor is replaced or driver of graphic card is updated 
while MagicTune is operating. If so, please restart the system.  
   Check when MagicTune doe s not function properly.  
 
* MagicTune feature is found only on PC (VGA ) with Window OS that supports Plug and 
  Play. 
 
 
 
 
 
Visit the MagicTune 
website for technical support for MagicTune, FAQs (questions and 
answers) and software upgrades.  
* To check whether your PC is availabl e 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. 
 
 
 
 
  
 
						

							Check List
Q & A
Self-Test Feature 
Check
  
 
 
Before calling for service, 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 
Information section or contact your dealer .
SymptomCheck ListSolutions
No images on the 
screen. I cannot turn 
on the monitor.Is the power cord connected 
properly?Check the power cord connection 
and supply.
Can you see     on the 
screen? Check the signal cable connection.
If the power is on, reboot the 
computer to see the initial 
screen(the login screen), which 
can be seen. If the initial screen (the login screen) 
appears, boot the computer in the 
applicable mode (the safe mode for 
Windows ME/XP/2000) and then 
change the frequency of the video 
card. 
(Refer to the Preset Timing Modes ) 
Note: If the initial screen (the login 
screen) does not appear,  contact a 
service center or your dealer .  
Can you see     on the 
screen? You can see this message when the 
signal from the video card exceeds 
the maximum resolution and 
frequency that the monitor can 
handle properly. 
Adjust the maximum resolution and 
frequency that the monitor can 
handle properly. 
There is no image on the 
screen. Is the power indicator 
on the monitor blinking at 1 
second intervals?The monitor is in PowerSaver mode. 
Press any key on the keyboard or 
move the mouse to activate the 
monitor and restore the image on the 
screen. 
The image on the 
screen is shaking.Check the monitor configuration 
to see if it is in Interlace Mode. 
(Interlace Mode: Vertical 
frequency 43Hz, 87Hz(i), etc)The signal from the video card 
exceeds the maximum resolution and 
frequency of the monitor. 
Are there any magnetic 
products such as a power 
adapter, speaker or a high 
voltage wire near by?Move the monitor away from 
anything that can create a strong 
magnetic field.
Is the voltage stable?The screen image can appear to 
shake or vibrate at a particular time 
of day due to low supply voltage.
The screen image can also appear to shake or vibrate if there is a 
problem with the video card or the computers main board.
The screen shows 
strange colors or 
just black and white.Is the screen displaying only 
one color as if looking at the 
screen through a cellophane Check the signal cable connection. 
 
Make sure the video card is fully 
 
						

							 
Check the following items if there is trouble with the monitor. 
 
1. Check if the power cord and the video cables are properly connected to the computer.  
2. 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.)  
3. 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.  
4. Check if the scanning ratio of the video screen is set at 75Hz or 85Hz.   (Do not exceed 60Hz when using the maximum resolution.)  
5. 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.  
Note:   If problems repeatedly occur, 
contact an authorized service center . 
 
paper?inserted in its slot.
Have the screen colors become 
strange after running a program 
or due to a crash between 
applications?Reboot the computer.
Has the video card been set 
properly?Set the video card by referring to the 
video card manual. 
The screen 
suddenly has 
become 
unbalanced.Have you changed the video 
card or the driver?Adjust screen image position and 
size using the OSD.
Have you adjusted the 
resolution or frequency on the 
monitor?Adjust the resolution and frequency 
at the video card.  
(Refer to the  Preset Timing Modes ).
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.Have you adjusted the 
resolution or frequency on the 
monitor?Adjust the resolution and frequency 
of the video card.  
(Refer to the Preset Timing Modes ).
The screen is 
partially distorted.Are there any magnetic 
products such as an adapter, 
speaker or a high voltage wire 
near the monitor?Enter the OSD and perform a 
Degauss. 
Keep the monitor away from any 
magnetic products. 
LED is blinking but 
no images on the 
screen.Is the frequency properly 
adjusted when checking the 
Display Timing on the menu?Adjust the frequency properly by 
referring to the video card manual 
and the Preset Timing Modes . 
(The maximum frequency per 
resolution may differ from product to 
product.) 
There are only 16 
colors shown on the 
screen. The screen 
colors have 
changed after 
changing the video 
card.Have the Windows colors been 
set properly? For Windows ME/XP/2000:  
Set the colors properly at the 
Control Panel , 
Display , 
Settings . 
Has the video card been set 
properly?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.Have you installed the monitor 
driver?Install the monitor driver according to 
the 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 List
Q & A
Self-Test Feature 
Check
 
 
 
  
 
 
QuestionAnswer
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 ME/XP/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 ME/XP/2000: Set the function at BIOS-SETUP 
of the computer or the screen saver. (Refer to 
Windows/Computer Manual). 
 
The monitor makes a sound when it 
is turned on.This is normal as some sound may be generated when 
the metal case and the electromagnet, which are installed 
to block any electromagnetic waves, interact with each 
other.
How can I clean the outer 
case/Picture tube?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. 
 
						

							Check List
Q & A
Your monitor provides a self test feature that allows you to check whether your monitor is 
functioning properly. 
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.  
The location and the position of the monitor may influence the quality and other 
features of the monitor.   
 
1. If there are any sub woofer speakers near the monitor, unplug and relocate the woofer to 
another room.  
 
2. Remove all electronic devices such as radios, fans, clocks and telephones that are within 3  feet (one meter) of the monitor.  
 
3. Degauss the monitor if any devices were removed from the area.  
Self-Test 
Feature Check
   
   
Self-Test Feature Check  |  Warning Messages  |  Environment  |  Useful Tips
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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. 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.  
 
						

							zA 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, Sync. Out of Range, etc. In this case, first check the source of the problem, 
and then contact a service center or your dealer. 
 
zJudging the monitors working condition 
If there is no image on the screen or a Sync. Out of Range 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.