Samsung Syncmaster 941mp Quick Start Guide

							 
 
Sound 
Available Mode 
 : PC : TV : Ext. : AV : S-Video
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
ModeThe Monitor has a built-in high fidelity stereo amplifier.  
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 
 
						

							 
Channel  
Available Mode 
 : PC : TV : Ext. : AV : S-Video
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) UK 
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 1) Channel Manager : You can add or delete a channel so only channels 
 
						

							Manager you want are displayed.
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 : TV : Ext. : AV : S-Video
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
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
 
						

							 
 
 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. 
 
 
 
Failure of any of the boxes to appear indicates a problem with your monitor. This box also 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 . 
 
2. Not Optimum Mode 
1. When the vertical frequency is between 76 and 85Hz or the resolution is UXGA (1600x1200), the  following message is displayed.  
This notifies you that the screen can be viewed for a minute. Thereafter, you cannot view the screen 
any longer and are required to switch to optimal mode. 
 
2. When the vertical frequency is more than 86Hz, nothing appears on the screen but the following  message. In this case, reboot the system in safe mode and change the display settings.  
 
 
						

							  
 
 
Refer to Specifications > Preset Timing Modes for the resolutions or frequencies that are 
supported by the monitor.
Contact the computer dealer or manufacturer for information on safe mode booting.
 
 
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.  
zNever use acetone, benzene or thinner. 
(They may cause flaws or deformation of the screen surface.)  
zWe recommend a Samsung cleansing agent is used to prevent 
damage to the screen.  
zThe user will be required to pay costs and related expenses for 
repair of damages caused by the user.  
 
 
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, 
unavailable video mode, etc. In this case, first check the source of the problem, and then contact the 
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, ask the service center to check 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 to between 60Hz.  
(The screen refresh rate must be set within in a range of 56~75Hz.)  
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 assistance, 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
PCIt 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 Computer) 
TV TV screen is blurred or 
shows noise signals.zCheck if the TV antenna connector is securely 
connected to the external antenna.  
(Refer to Connecting 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 Connecting the Monitor) 
Check Signal Cable messagezEnsure that the signal cable is firmly connected to the PC or 
video sources.  
(Refer to 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 Computer) 
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  Colour Control under OSD color 
adjustment menu. 
Color image is distorted with 
dark shadows.
White color is poor.
Power Indicator blinks green.zThe monitor is using its power management system.  zPress any key on the keyboard 
The screen is blank and it 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) 
The 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? The 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?
zWindows XP :  
Set the resolution in the Control Panel
→Appearance and 
Themes→Display→Settings.  
zWindows ME/2000 :  
Set the resolution in the Control Panel→Display→Settings.  
 
* Contact the video card manufacturer for details.  
How can I set the Power Saving 
function?
zWindows XP :  
Set the resolution in the Control Panel
→Appearance and 
Themes→Display→Screen Saver . 
Set the function in the BIOS-SETUP of the computer. (Refer to 
Windows/Computer Manual).  
zWindows ME/2000 :  
Set the resolution in the Control Panel→Display→Screen Saver. 
Set the function in the 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 detergent or scratches on the case. Do not let any 
water enter the monitor. 
 
						

							 
 
 General  
General
Model Name SyncMaster 741MP
LCD Panel
Size 17.0 inch 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 31 ~ 81 kHz
Vertical 56 ~ 75 Hz
Display Color
16.2 M
Resolution
Optimum resolution SXGA 1280 x 1024 @ 60 Hz
Maximum resolution SXGA 1280 x 1024 @ 75 Hz
Input Signal, Terminated
RGB Analog, Compliant Digital RGB 
0.7 Vp-p ± 5%,TTL level (V high 
≥ 2.0V, V low 
≤ 0.8V) 
Maximum Pixel Clock
135 MHz
Power Supply
AC 100-240~ VAC (± 10%),60 / 50Hz ± 3 Hz
Signal Cable
15pin-to-15pin D-sub cable, Detachable, 1.8m
Power Consumption
Less than 49 W 
Power Saving