Samsung Syncmaster 932mw Quick Start Guide

							 
Input 
Available Mode 
 : PC / DVI : TV : Ext. : AV : S-Video : Component: HDMI 
The default setting may be different depending on the selected Input Mode (input signal 
SOURCE selected in External Input List) and the selected resolution.  
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Source ListUse to select PC, TV, or other external input SOURCEs connected to the 
Monitor. 
Use to select the screen of your choice. 
 The direct button on the remote control is the SOURCE button.  
1) PC
2) DVI
3) TV
4) Ext.
5) AV
6) S-Video 
7) Component
8) HDMI 
PIPWhen external AV devices such as VC
Rs or DVDs are connected to the 
monitor, PIP allows you to watch video from those devices in a small window 
super-imposed on the PC Video signal. (Off / On) 
- Available in PC / DVI Mode Only 
 
						

							 
1) PIP : Turn the PIP Screen on or off.  
 The direct button on the remote control is PIP button. 
 Off / On 
2) Source : Select the input SOURCE for the PIP.  
 The direct button on the remote control is SOURCE button. 
 PC / DVI : TV / AV / S-Video 
3) Size : Change the Size of the PIP window. 
  /  /  
If you select   in Size, Position will not be activated. 
4) Position: Change the Position of the PIP window. 
   /   /   /    
PIP
Source 
Size 
Position 
Edit NameName the input device connected to the input jacks to make your input 
SOURCE selection easier. 
1) PC
2) DVI
3) Ext.
4) AV
5) S-Video 
6) Component
7) HDMI 
 
 
 
 
  
Picture 
   
PC / DVI Mode 
Available Mode 
 : PC / DVI : TV : Ext. : AV : S-Video : Component: HDMI 
The default setting may be different depending on the selected Input Mode (input signal 
SOURCE selected in External Input List) and the selected resolution.  
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MagicBright™MagicBright™ is a new feature providing the optimum viewing environment 
depending on the contents of the image you are watching.  
Currently four different modes are available: Text, Internet, Entertain and 
Custom.  
Each mode has its own pre-configured brightness value. You can easily 
 
						

							select one of four settings by simply pressing the MagicBright™ control 
button. 
 The direct button on the remote control is M/B button. 
1) Entertain 
: High Brightness
  For watching motion pictures such as a DVD or VCD.
2) Internet 
: Medium Brightness
  For working with a mixture of images such as the text with 
graphics added.
3) Text 
: Normal Brightness
  For documentations or works involving heavy text.
4) 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. 
 
CustomYou can use the on-screen menus to change the contrast and brightness 
according to personal preference. 
1) Contrast 
: Adjusts the Contrast.
2) Brightness 
: Adjusts the Brightness. 
 
If you adjust the picture by using Custom function, MagicBright will turn to the Custom mode. 
Colour ToneThe tone of the colour can be changed.  
The individual colour DTVs are also user adjustable.  
1) PC : Cool / Normal / Warm / Custom 
2) DVI : Cool / Normal / Warm  
Colour 
ControlAdjusts the individual R, G, B Colour Controls.  
- Available in PC Mode Only 1) Red 
2) Green 
3) Blue 
If you adjust picture by using Colour Control function, Colour Tone will turn to the Custom mode.
Image LockImage Lock is used to fine-tune and get the best image by removing noise 
that creates unstable images with jitter and shimmer. If satisfactory results 
are not obtained using the Fine adjustment, use the Coarse adjustment and 
then use Fine again.  
- Available in PC Mode Only  
1) 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. 
2) Fine 
: Removes noise such as horizontal stripes. 
If the noise persists even after Fine tuning, repeat it after 
adjusting the frequency (clock speed). 
3) Sharpness  
- When the SOURCE is set to DVI, only this function operates. 
: Adjusts the picture sharpness. 
4) Position 
: Adjusts the screen location horizontally and vertically. 
1) Coarse 
2) Fine 
3) Sharpness
4) Position 
Auto 
AdjustmentThe values of Fine, Coarse, Position are adjusted automatically.  
By changing the resolution in the control panel, auto function is performed.  
 The direct button on the remote control is the AUTO button. 
- Available in PC Mode Only  
SizeYou can switch the Size. 
1) Wide 
2) 4:3 
PIP PictureYou can adjust the PIP Screen Settings.  
- Available in PC / DVI Mode Only  
 
						

							 
 
1) Contrast 
: Adjusts the Contrast of the PIP window on the screen. 
2) Brightness 
: Adjusts the Brightness of the PIP window on the screen. 
3) Sharpness 
: Adjusts the Sharpness of the PIP window on the screen. 
4) Colour 
: Adjusts the Colour of the PIP window on the screen 
5) Tint 
: Adds a natural tone to the PIP window.  
 
 
Available : PIP ON 
The Tint is connected by switching to NTSC from PAL 
broadcasting and is displayed on the menu while watching. 
But it is not displayed when watching a general PAL 
broadcast. 
For more information, see Broadcasting system by Country.
  
TV / Ext. / AV / S-Video / Component / HDMI Mode
 
Available Mode 
 : PC / DVI : TV : Ext. : AV : S-Video : Component: HDMI 
The default setting may be different depending on the selected Input Mode (input signal 
SOURCE selected in External Input List) and the selected resolution.  
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ModeThe Monitor has four automatic picture settings (Dynamic, Standard, 
Movie, and Custom) that are preset at the factory. 
You can activate either Dynamic, Standard, Movie, or Custom. You can 
select Custom which automatically recalls your personalized picture 
settings.  
 The direct button on the remote control is the P.MODE button. 
1) Dynamic 
2) Standard 
3) Movie 
4) Custom 
CustomYou can use the on-screen menus to change the contrast and brightness 
according to personal preference. 
1) Contrast 
: Adjusts the contrast. 
2) Brightness 
: Adjusts the brightness. 
3) Sharpness 
: Adjusts the picture sharpness. 
4) Colour 
: Adjusts the picture colour. 
 
						

							 
5) Tint 
: Adds a natural tone to the display.  
The Tint is connected by switching to NTSC from PAL 
broadcasting and is displayed on the menu while watching. 
But it is not displayed when watching a general PAL 
broadcast. 
For more information, see Broadcasting system by 
Country.
Colour 
ToneThe tone of the colour can be changed. The individual colour components are 
also user adjustable. 
1) Cool2  
2) Cool1  
3) Normal  
4) Warm1  
5) Warm2 
SizeYou can switch the Size.  
 The direct button on the remote control is P.SIZE button.  
zTV / Ext. / AV / S-Video mode : Auto Wide / Wide / 16:9 / Zoom1 / 
Zoom2 / 4:3  
zComponent / HDMI mode : Wide / 16:9 / Zoom1 / Zoom2 / 4:3 
 
 
Sound 
Available Mode 
 : PC / DVI : TV : Ext. : AV : S-Video : Component: HDMI 
The default setting may be different depending on the selected Input Mode (input signal 
SOURCE selected in External Input List) and the selected resolution.  
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ModeThe Monitor has a built-in high fidelity stereo amplifier.  
 The direct button on the remote control is S.MODE button.  
1) Standard 
: Choose Standard for the standard factory settings. 
2) Music 
: Choose Music when watching music videos or concerts. 
3) Movie 
: Choose Movie when viewing movies. 
4) Speech 
: Choose Speech when watching a show that is mostly dialogue (i.e., 
 
						

							 
news). 
5) Custom 
: Choose Custom if you want to adjust the settings according to 
personal preference. 
CustomThe sound settings can be adjusted to suit your personal preference. 
1) Bass 
: Emphasize low frequency audio. 
2) Treble 
: Emphasize high frequency audio.
3) Balance 
: Allows you to adjust the sound balance between the left and 
right speakers.  
You can hear the sound even when the sound value is set 
to 0. 
Auto 
VolumeReduces the differences in volume level among broadcasters. 
 Off  
 On 
Sound 
SelectYou can select either Main or Sub when PIP is On. 
Available : PIP ON 1) Main  
2) Sub 
 
Channel  
Available Mode 
 : PC / DVI : TV : Ext. : AV : S-Video : Component: HDMI 
The default setting may be different depending on the selected Input Mode (input signal 
SOURCE selected in External Input List) and the selected resolution.  
OSDDescriptionPlay / Stop
CountrySelect 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.  
 1) Belgium 
2) France 
3) Germany 
4) Italy 
5) Netherlands 
6) Spain   7) Sweden 
  8) Switzerland 
  9) United Kingdom 
10) Others 
11) CIS 
12) E. Europe
 
						

							Auto 
StoreYou can scan the frequency ranges available on your television in your area 
and store all the channels found automatically.  
 
Manual 
StoreYou can scan the frequency ranges available on your television in your area 
and store all the channels found manually. 
1) Programme : Inputting the appropriate program number on the 
screen. 
2) Colour System: Adjusts repeatedly until the colour is of the best 
quality.  
                  (Auto  PAL  SECAM  NTSC4.43 ) 
3) Sound System: Adjusts repeatedly until the sound is of the best 
quality.  
                               (BG  DK  I  L) 
4) Channel : Choosing the air channel through the adjustment of 
up/down under the current frequency. 
5) Search: The tuner scans the frequency range until the first channel or 
the channel that you selected is received on your screen. 
6) Store : Its used to restore the number user inputs. 
 
 
Channel 
Manager 1) Channel List : You can add or delete a channel so only channels you 
want are displayed. 
  is active when Child Lock is selected to On.
2) Child Lock : Protects children from viewing inappropriate programs by 
blocking certain broadcast or video programs. 
The Child Lock feature can be selected only from the remote.
SortIts used to exchange the numbers of two channels.  
NameIf channel name information is broadcast when you store the channels either 
manually or automatically, the names are assigned to the channels directly. 
You can however change these names or assign new names as required. 
Fine TuneDue to weak signals or an incorrect antenna configuration, some of the 
channels may not be tuned correctly.  
 
Setup 
Available Mode 
 : PC / DVI : TV : Ext. : AV : S-Video : Component: HDMI 
The default setting may be different depending on the selected Input Mode (input signal 
SOURCE selected in External Input List) and the selected resolution.  
 
						

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LanguageYou can choose one of 8 languages.  
 
Note : The language chosen affects only the language of the OSD.  
It has no effect on any software running on the computer. 
Sleep Timer Turns the monitor off after a pre-determined period of time.  
1) Off    2) 30    3) 60    4) 90    5) 120    6) 150    7) 180  
 
 The direct button on the remote control is the SLEEP button.
TransparencyChanges the opaqueness of the background of the OSD. 
1) High 
2) Medium 
3) Low 
4) Opaque 
Blue ScreenIf 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 mode to Off. 
 Off  
 On
 
ResetPicture parameters are replaced with the factory default values.  
  
1) Image Reset 
2) Colour Reset 1) Image Reset 
2) Colour Reset
HDMI Black 
LevelWhen a DVD or set-top box is connected to your TV via HDMI, it may cause 
a degradation in the screen quality, such as an increase in the black level, a 
low contrast, or discoloration, etc., depending on the external device 
connected. In this case, adjust the screen quality of your TV by configuring 
the HDMI black level. 
 Normal  
 Low
 
 
						

							 
 
 Self-Test Feature Check  
Check the following items yourself before calling for service. Contact the  service center for 
problems that you cannot solve by yourself.  
Self-Test Feature Check  | Not Optimum Mode  | Display Adapter Driver  
Maintenance and Cleaning  | Symptoms & Recommended Actions
 
 
1. Self-Test Feature Check
Your monitor provides a self test feature that allows you to check whether your monitor is functioning 
properly. 
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.    
The figure shown below (Check Signal Cable) appears on a black background when the monitor is 
in its normal working condition though it does not sense any video signal: While in the Self-Test 
mode, the LED power indicator remains green and the figure moves around on the screen. 
 
 
 
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 . 
 
 
2. Not Optimum Mode 
If the vertical resolution is not optimum mode, you can still see the display but the warning message below 
appears and disappears after one minute.  
The user must adjust the frequency within that one minute.  
 
 
 
Refer to Specifications >  Preset Timing Modes for the resolutions or frequencies that are 
 
   
   
  
          
SyncMaster 932MW
 
						

							supported by the monitor. 
 
 
3. Display Adapter Driver 
Display adapter refers to the computer video card driver.  
If the adapter is not properly set, you cannot adjust resolution, frequency or color and you cannot 
install the monitor driver. 
1. Checking Adapter Driver 
Click Start   Settings   Control Panel   Display   Settings   Advanced   
Adapter. 
If Default or a wrong product model is indicated, it means that the adapter driver is not properly 
installed. Install the adapter driver again according to the information provided by the computer or 
video card manufacturers. 
 
2. Installing Adapter Driver 
The instructions given below are for general circumstances.  
For specific issues, contact the relevant computer or video card manufacturers.
1)
Click Start   Settings   Control Panel   Display   Settings   Advanced   
Adapter   Update Driver   Next   Display a list of the known drivers for this device so 
that I can choose a specific driver   Next   Have Disk (Insert Video Card Driver diskette) 
 OK   Next   Next   Finish.
2) In case you have Adapter Driver Setup file on your computer:  
Run Setup.exe or Install.exe, which is found in the Adapter Driver Setup file.
 
 
4. Maintenance and Cleaning
1. Maintaining the Monitor Case. 
Clean with a soft cloth after disconnecting the power cord. 
2. Maintaining the Flat Panel Display Screen. 
Clean with a soft cloth (cotton flannel) smoothly. 
zDo not use benzene, thinner or other flammable substances, or a 
wet cloth.  
zWe recommend a Samsung cleansing agent is used to prevent 
damage to the screen.  
zNever use acetone, benzene or thinner. 
(They may cause flaws or deformation of the screen surface.)  
zThe user will be required to pay costs and related expenses for 
repair of damages caused by him/her.  
 
 
5. Symptoms and Recommended Actions 
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 a service center or your dealer. 
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 you installed the adapter(video) 
driver and the monitor driver.  
4. Check if the scanning ratio of the video screen is set at 56 Hz ~ 75 Hz.  
(Do not exceed 60 Hz 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.  
 
 
 Check List  
The following table lists possible problems and their solutions. Before calling for service, check