Samsung Syncmaster 940mw Quick Start Guide

							Currently four different modes are available: Entertain, Internet,Text 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.
 Entertain
  For watching motion pictures such as a DVD or VCD.
 Internet
  For working with a mixture of images such as text and graphics.
 Text
  For documentations or works involving heavy text.
 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. 
 Contrast
: Adjust the Contrast.
 Brightness
: Adjust the Brightness. 
If you adjust picture using Custom function, MagicBright will turn to Custom mode. 
Colour ToneThe tone of the color can be changed.
Available in PC/DVI Mode Only
The individual color DTVs are also user customizable. 
 PC : Cool / Normal / Warm / Custom
 DVI : Cool / Normal / Warm 
Colour
ControlAdjust the individual R, G, B Colour Controls. 
- Available in PC Mode Only 
 Red
 Green 
 Blue
If you adjust picture using Colour Control function, Colour Tone will turn to 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 
 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. 
 Fine 
: Removes noise such as horizontal stripes. If the noise persists even 
after Fine tuning, repeat it after adjusting the frequency (clock speed). 
 Sharpness 
- When the Source is set to DVI, only this function operates.
: Adjust the Sharpness. 
 Position 
: Adjusts the screen location horizontally and vertically. 
Coarse / Fine 
Shar
pness 
Position
Auto
AdjustmentThe values of Fine, Coarse, Position are adjusted automatically.
If you change resolution in the control panel, Auto function will be executed. 
- The direct button on the remote control is AUTO button.
- Available in PC Mode Only 
SizeYou can switch the Size.
 Wide 
 4:3 
PIP PictureYou can adjust the PIP Screen Settings. 
 Contrast
: Adjusts the Contrast of the PIP window on the screen. 
 Brightness 
 
						

							: Adjusts the Brightness of the PIP window on the screen. 
 Sharpness 
: Adjusts the Sharpness of the PIP window on the screen. 
 Colour 
: Adjusts the Color of the PIP window on the screen. 
Source List : TV / Ext. / AV / S-Video / Component 
Available Source 
List : PC / 
DVI : 
TV : 
Ext. : 
AV : S-
Video : 
Component
OSDDescriptionPlay/Stop
ModeThe monitor has four automatic picture settings (Dynamic, Standard, 
Movie, and Custom) that are preset at the factory.
You can activate either Custom, Dynamic, Standard, or Movie.
You can select Custom which automatically recalls your personalized 
picture settings. 
- The direct button on the remote control is P.MODE button.
 Dynamic 
: Select this mode to view a sharper image than in Standard mode.
 Standard 
: Select this mode when the surroundings are bright.
This also provides a sharp image.
 Movie 
: Select this mode when the surroundings are dark.
This will save power and reduce eye fatigue.
 Custom 
: Select this mode when you want to adjust the image according to your 
preferences
CustomYou can use the on-screen menus to change the contrast, and brightness 
according to personal preference. 
 Contrast
: Adjusts the Contrast. 
 Brightness 
: Adjusts the Brightness. 
 Sharpness 
: Adjust the Sharpness.
 Colour 
: Adjust the picture Color. 
Colour ToneThe tone of the color can be changed.
Available in PC/DVI Mode Only
The individual color Components are also user customizable. 
 Cool2 / Cool1 / Normal / Warm1 / Warm2
 
						

							SizeYou can switch the Size.
- The direct button on the remote control is P.SIZE button.
 Auto Wide / Wide / Zoom / 4:3 
Zoom is not available in 1080i(or over 720p) of DTV. 
Sound
Available Source 
List : PC / 
DVI : 
TV : 
Ext. : 
AV : S-
Video : 
Component
OSDDescriptionPlay/Stop
ModeThe monitor has a built-in high fidelity stereo amplifier.
- The direct button on the remote control is S.MODE button.
 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). 
 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. 
 Bass
: Emphasize low frequency audio. 
 Treble 
: Emphasize high frequency audio.
 Balance 
: Allows you to adjust the sound balance between the left and right 
speakers.
Balance allows you to adjust the sound balance between the left and 
 
						

							right speakers and you can hear the sound even when the sound 
value is set to 0. 
Auto
VolumeReduces the differences in volume level among broadcasters.  On /Off 
Dolby
VirtualDolby Virtual Sound On/Off (Dolby Virtual simulates the effect of the D\
olby 
Surround sound system, recreating the movie-theatre or concert-hall- qua\
lity 
sound.)
 On /Off 
BBE
Switching BBE On changes the Mode to Standard, switches Dolby Virtual Of\
f, and 
deactivates Custom. Selecting a Mode other than Standard Mode, switches \
BBE Off even 
if you have switched BBE On.
Sound
SelectYou can select either Main or Sub when PIP is On.  Main / Sub 
Channel
Available Source 
List  : PC / 
DVI : 
TV : 
Ext. : 
AV : S-
Video : 
Component
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 O\
ther.  
Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, 
Switzerland, UK, Others, CIS, E.Europe 
Auto StoreYou can scan the frequency ranges available on your television in your a\
rea 
and store all the channels found automatically.
The following Countries are available. 
BBE High Definition Sound is a propr ietary audio enhancement technology 
that compensates for phase and amplitude  distortion inherent in the nature of 
loudspeaker physics. BBE works like  an automatic focus in a camera, 
bringing incredible clarity, de pth and detail to the sound. 
 On 
 Off 
 
						

							Manual
StoreYou 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. 
 Colour System:
Adjust repeatedly until the color is of the best quality.
AUTO, PAL, SECAM, NT4.43 
 Sound System:
Adjust repeatedly until the sound is of the best quality.
BG , DK, I, L 
 Channel :
Choosing the air channel through the adjustment of up/down under the 
current frequency. 
 Search :
The tuner scans the frequency range until the first channel or the channel 
that you selected is received on your screen. 
 Store :
Its used to restore the number user inputs. 
Add/DeleteSelecting Add registers the channel and selecting Delete deregisters the 
registered channel. 
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 Source 
List : PC / 
DVI : 
TV : 
Ext. : 
AV : S-
Video : 
Component
OSDDescriptionPlay/Stop
 
						

							Area
ConfigurationWhen you turn the power on of the product for the first time since it released 
from a factory, menu to select location will appear. 
Choose the region and country where you use the monitor. 
This is because broadcasting type varies according to region and country. 
You can select broadcasting type in OSD menu as well by selecting MENU-
Setup-Area Configuration.
This product can be used worldwide if area configuration is set 
up regardless of broadcasting type. 
If country is not selected properly, the product may not locate 
channels.
LanguageYou can choose one of 8 languages.
The selected language is only applied in the Monitor Screen 
Settings menu.
It has no effect on any software running on the computer.
Sleep Timer Turns the monitor off after a pre-determined period of time.
 Off, 30, 60, 90, 120, 150, 180
TransparencyChange the opaqueness of the background of the OSD. 
 High 
 Medium 
 Low
 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. 
 On / Off
ResetPicture parameters are replaced with the factory default values.
- Available in PC Mode Only 
 Image Reset
: Image parameters are replaced with the factory default values. 
 Colour Reset
: Color parameters are replaced with the factory default values. 
Image Reset 
Colour Reset 
 
						

							     
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) ap pears 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 pr evious 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 ca n 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 
 
 
						

							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 or 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.  
The following table lists possible problems and their solutions. 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.
 
						

							Installation | Screen | Audio | Remote Control
1. Problems related to Installation
Problems related to the monitor installation and their solutions are listed. 
ProblemsSolutions
PC
ModeIt appears the PC does not 
function normally.zCheck if the Display Adapter Driver (VGA Driver) is 
properly installed.  
(Refer to Installing Driver)
The monitor screen flickers.zCheck if the signal cable between the computer and 
the monitor is securely connected and tightened.  
(Refer to Connecting to a monitor)
TV 
ModeTV screen is blurred or 
shows noise signals.zCheck if the TV antenna connector is securely 
connected to the external antenna.  
(Refer to Connecting to TV)
TV signal is not receivedzCheck Channel system and make sure you choose 
the correct channel system.  
(Refer to the Channel System)
zSelect Auto Store to configure the channel system 
automatically. (Refer to the Auto Store)
2. Problems related to Screen
Problems related to the monitor screen and their solutions are listed. 
Problems Solutions
Screen is blank and power 
indicator is offzEnsure that the power cord is firmly connected and the LCD 
monitor is on.  
(Refer to the Connecting the Monitor)
Check Signal Cable messagezEnsure that the signal cable is firmly connected to the PC or 
video sources.  
(Refer to the Connecting the Monitor)
zEnsure that the PC or video sources are turned on. 
Not Optimum Mode messagezCheck the maximum resolution and the frequency of the 
video adapter.  
zCompare these values with the data in the Preset Timing 
Modes Chart. 
Picture rolls vertically.zCheck if the signal cable is securely connected.  
Connect it again securely.  
(Refer to Connecting to a monitor)
Image is not clear. Picture is 
blurred.zRun Frequency Coarse and Fine tuning.  zTurn on again after removing all accessories  
(video extension cable, etc.)  
zSet resolution and frequency to the recommended ranges. 
Picture image is unstable and 
vibrates.zCheck 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.
Ghost images are shown in the 
picture.
The image is too light or too darkzAdjust the Brightness and Contrast.  
(Refer to the Brightness,Contrast)
Screen color is inconsistent.zAdjust color using Custom under OSD Color Adjustment 
menu. 
Color image is distorted with 
 
						

							dark shadows.
White color is poor.
Power Indicator blinks green.zThe monitor is currently saving the changes made in settings 
to the OSD memory. 
Screen is blank and power 
indicator light is steady green or 
blinks every 0.5 or 1 secondszThe monitor is using its power management system.  zpress a key on the keyboard 
The screen is blank and is 
blinking.zIf you see the TEST GOOD message on the screen when 
you press the MENU button, check the cable connection 
between the monitor and the computer to ensure that the 
connector is properly connected.  
3. Problems related to Audio
Problems related to audio signals and their solutions are listed below. 
ProblemsSolutions
No soundzEnsure 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)
zCheck the volume level.  
(Refer to the Volume)
Sound level is too low.zCheck the volume level.  
(Refer to the Volume)
zIf 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. 
Sound is too high pitched or too 
low pitchedzAdjust the Treble and Bass to appropriate level. 
4. Problems related to Remote Control
Problems related to the remote control and their solutions are listed. 
ProblemsItems to check
The remote control buttons do 
not respond.zCheck the battery polarities (+/-).  zCheck if the batteries have been exhausted.  zCheck if the power is on.  zCheck if the power cord is securely connected.  zCheck if a special fluorescent or neon lamp is on in the 
vicinity. 
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
çDisplay
çSettings.  
* Contact the video card manufacturer for details.