Samsung Syncmaster 920t Quick Start Guide

							MenuDescription
 BrightnessWhen OSD is not on the screen, push the button to adjust brightness.
 
 
 Source 
 
MenuDescription
SourceSelects the Video signal while the OSD is off. 
 
 
  Picture Brightness Contrast
  Color (TCO03) MagicColor Color Tone Color Control Gamma
  Color MagicColor Color Tone sRGB Color Control Gamma
  Image Coarse Fine Sharpness H-Position V-Position
  OSD Language H-Position V-Position Transparency Display Time
  Setup Auto Source Image Reset Color Reset
  Information
   Picture  
 
						

							MenuDescriptionPlay/Stop
BrightnessYou can use the on-screen menus to change the 
brightness according to personal preference.  
 
Direct Access Feature 
: When OSD is not on the screen, 
push the button to adjust brightness. 
ContrastYou can use the on-screen menus to change the contrast 
according to personal preference. 
 
 
 
 
   Color (TCO03 applied model only) 
 
						

							MenuDescriptionPlay/Stop
MagicColorMagicColor is a new technology that Samsung has 
exclusively developed to improve digital image and to 
display natural color 
more clearly without disturbing image 
quality. 
 
Off – Returns to the original mode. 
Demo – The screen before applying MagicColor appears  
on the right and the screen after applying MagicColor 
appears on the left. 
MagicColor1 - Displays vivid na tural color with clearness. 
MagicColor2 - Displays not only vivid natural color but also 
more realistic natural ski n color with clearness.
Color ToneThe tone of the color can be changed.
Color ControlAdjusts individual 
R,G,B color balance.
GammaAdjusts the gamma value.
 
 
 
 
   Color  
MenuDescriptionPlay/Stop
MagicColor MagicColor is a new technology that Samsung has 
exclusively developed to improve digital image and to 
display natural color 
more clearly without disturbing image 
quality. 
 
Off – Returns to the original mode. 
Demo – The screen before applying MagicColor appears  
on the right and the screen after applying MagicColor 
appears on the left. 
MagicColor1 - Displays vivid na tural color with clearness. 
MagicColor2 - Displays not only vivid natural color but also 
more realistic natural ski n color with clearness.
 
						

							Color ToneThe tone of the color can be changed.
sRGBWhen you adjust the Brightness and Contrast after sRGB 
mode is selected, sRGB mode exits.
Color ControlAdjusts individual 
R,G,B color balance.
GammaAdjusts the gamma value.
 
 
 
 
   Image 
MenuDescriptionPlay/Stop
Coarse Removes noise such as ve
rtical 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)
Fine  
Removes noise such as horizo
ntal stripes. If the noise 
persists even after Fine tuning, repeat it after adjusting the 
frequency (clock speed). 
(Available in analog Mode Only)
Sharpness Changes the clearance of image.
H-Position
Changes the horizontal position of the monitors entire 
display. 
(Available in analog Mode Only)
V-PositionChanges the vertical position of the monitors entire 
display. 
(Available in analog Mode Only)
 
 
 
 
						

							   OSD 
MenuDescriptionPlay/Stop
LanguageYou can choose one of the seven languages. (English, 
German, Spanish, French, Italian, Swedish, Russian) 
Note
:The language chosen affects only the language of 
the OSD. It has no effect on any software running on the 
computer.
H-PositionYou can change the horizontal position where the OSD 
menu appears on your monitor.
V-Position You can change the vertical position where the OSD menu 
appears on your monitor.
TransparencyChange the transparency of the background of the OSD.
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.
 
 
 
 
   Setup 
 
						

							MenuDescriptionPlay/Stop
Auto SourceSelect 
Auto Source  for the monitor to 
automatically select 
the signal source.
Image ResetImage parameters are replaced with the factory default 
values.
Color Reset Color parameters are replaced with the factory default 
values.
 
 
 
 
   Information 
 
						

							MenuDescription
InformationShows a video source, display mode on the OSD screen. 
 
						

							 
 
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  Check Signal Cable  
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 
Not Optimum 
Mode, Recommended mode : 
1280 x 1024 60Hz  on the screen? You can see this message when the 
signal from the vi
deo card exceeds 
the maximum resolution and 
frequency that the monitor can 
properly handle.  
 
Adjust the maximum resolution and 
frequency that the monitor can 
handle properly.  
 
If the display exceeds SXGA or 
75Hz, a  Not Optimum Mode, 
Recommended mode : 1280 x 
1024 60Hz  message is displayed. 
If the display exceeds 85Hz, the 
display will work properly but the 
Not Optimum Mode, 
Recommended mode : 1280 x 
1024 60Hz  message appears for 
one minute and then disappears.  
Please change to the recommended 
mode during this one-minute period. 
   
SyncMaster 720B/721B
 
						

							(The message is displayed again if 
the system is rebooted.) 
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 to 
activate the monitor and restore the 
image on the screen. 
I cannot see the On 
Screen Display.Have you locked the On Screen 
Display (OSD) Menu to prevent 
changes?Unlock the OSD by pressing the 
MENU button for at least 5 seconds.
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 paper? Check the signal cable connection. 
Make sure the video card is fully 
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 
of the video card.  
(Refer to the  Preset Timing Modes ).
The screen can be unbalanc ed 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 ).
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? Windows ME/2000/XP: 
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 .
Problems related to 
Audio No sound Ensure that the audio cable is firmly 
connected to both the audio-in port 
on your monitor and the audio-out 
port on your sound card.  
(Refer to the Connecting the 
Monitor )  
 
Check the volume level. 
Sound level is too low. Check the volume level.  
 
If the volume is still too low after 
 
						

							 
turning the control to its maximum, 
check the volume control on the 
computer sound card or software 
program.
 
 
 
 Check 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 adapter (video)  driver and the monitor driver.  
4. Check if the scanning ratio of the video screen is set at 75Hz.   (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.  
 
 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 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 fu nction at BIOS-SETUP of the 
computer or the screen saver. (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 Feature Check  
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 
 
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.