Samsung Syncmaster 941mw Quick Start Guide

							Available Mode  : PC / DVI : TV : Ext. : AV : S-Video : Component
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 provid ing the optimum viewing environment 
depending on the contents of t he image you are watching.  
Currently four different modes are av ailable: Text, Internet, Entertain and 
Custom.  
Each mode has its own pre-configur ed brightness value. You can easily 
select one of four settings by simp ly pressing the MagicBright™ control 
button. 
- The direct button on the remo te 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 carefu lly 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 t he 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 functi on, MagicBright will turn to the Custom mode. 
Colour ToneThe tone of the colour can be changed.  
The individual colour DTVs ar e 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 func tion, 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 adjustm ent, 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 usi ng 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 contro l 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. 
 The direct button on the remote  control is P.SIZE button.  
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 t he PIP window on the screen. 
3) Sharpness  : Adjusts the Sharpness of the PIP window on the screen. 
4) Colour  : Adjusts the Colour of t he PIP window on the screen 
5) Tint  : Adds a natural tone to the PIP window.  
 
 
Available : PIP ON 
The Tint is connected by sw itching 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 Mode 
 
Available Mode 
 : PC / DVI : TV : Ext. : AV : S-Video : Component
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 pict ure settings (Dynamic, Standard, 
Movie, and Custom) that ar e preset at the factory. 
You can activate either Dynamic, St andard, 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 sw itching 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.  
!TV / Ext. / AV / S-Video mode :  
    Auto Wide / Wide / 16:9 / Zoom1 / Zoom2 / 4:3   
!Component mode:  
    Wide / 16:9 / Zoom1 / Zoom2 / 4:3   
 
 
Sound 
 
						

							 
Available Mode  : PC / DVI : TV : Ext. : AV : S-Video : Component
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 st andard 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 vo lume 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
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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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 r
anges available on your television in your area 
and store all the channels found automatically.  
 
Manual 
StoreYou can scan the frequency r anges 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.  
                  (A uto  PAL  SECAM  NTSC4.43 ) 
3) Sound System : Adjusts repeatedly until t he 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 r ange until the first channel or 
the channel that you select ed is received on your screen. 
6) Store  : Its used to restore t he number user inputs. 
 
 
Channel 
Manager 1) Channel List  : You can add or delete  a channel so only channels you 
want are displayed.
2) Child Lock  : Protects children from vie wing inappropriate programs by 
blocking certain broadc ast or video programs. 
 
						

							SortIts used to exchange the numbers of two channels.  
NameIf channel name information is broadcas t 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
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 onl y the language of the OSD.  
It has no effect on any softwa re running on the computer. 
Sleep Timer Turns the monitor off after a pr e-determined period of time.  
1) Off    2) 30    3) 60    4)  90    5) 120    6) 150    7) 180  
 
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 t he signal is very weak, a blue screen 
automatically replaces the noisy pictur e 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 bef ore 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 allo ws 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 bac kground 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 gr een and the figure moves around on the screen. 
 
 
 
4. Turn off your monitor and reconnect the video c able; 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 opt imum mode, you can still see the disp lay but the warning message below 
appears and disappears after one minute.  
The user must adjust the frequenc y 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 adj ust 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 driv er again according to the informat ion provided by the computer or 
video card manufacturers. 
 
2. Installing Adapter Driver 
The instructions given below ar e 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 lis t of the known drivers for this device so 
that I can choose a specific driver   Next   Ha ve 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 afte r disconnecting the power cord. 
2. Maintaining the Flat Panel Display Screen.  Clean with a soft cloth  (cotton flannel) smoothly. 
!Do not use benzene, thinner or ot her flammable substances, or a 
wet cloth.  
!We recommend a Samsung cleansi ng agent is used to prevent 
damage to the screen.  
!Never use acetone, benzene or thinner. 
(They may cause flaws or defo rmation of the screen surface.)  
!The user will be required to pay  costs and related expenses for 
repair of damages c aused by him/her.  
 
 
5. Symptoms and Recommended Actions  
A monitor recreates visual signals received from t he 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 ca se, 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 cabl es 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 fo r 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 vi deo screen is set at 56 Hz ~ 75 Hz.  
(Do not exceed 60 Hz when usi ng 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. Befo re 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 se ction or contact your dealer.  
Installation  | Screen  | Audio  | Remote Control
 
 
1. Problems related to Installation  
Problems related to the monitor insta llation and their solutions are listed. 
 ProblemsSolutions
PC 
Mode It appears the PC does not 
function normally.!Check if the Display Adapter  Driver (VGA Driver) is 
properly installed.  
(Refer to  Installing Driver ) 
The monitor screen flickers.!Check if the signal cable  between the computer and 
the monitor is securely  connected and tightened.  
(Refer to  Connecting the monitor ) 
TV 
ModeTV screen is blurred or 
shows noise signals.!Check if the TV antenna  connector is securely 
connected to the external antenna.  
(Refer to  Connecting TV ) 
TV signal is not received!Select Auto Store to c onfigure the channel system 
automatically. (Refer to the  Auto Store) 
 
 
2. Problems related to Screen  
Problems related to the monitor scr een and their solutions are listed. 
Problems Solutions
Screen is blank and power 
indicator is off!Ensure that the power cord is firmly connected and the LCD 
monitor is on.  
(Refer to the  Connecting the Monitor ) 
Check Signal Cable message!Ensure that the signal cable is  firmly connected to the PC or 
video SOURCEs.  
(Refer to the  Connecting the Monitor )  
!Ensure that the PC or video SOURCEs are turned on. 
Not Optimum Mode message!Check the maximum resolution and the frequency of the 
video adapter.  
!Compare these values with the data in the  Preset Timing 
Modes  Chart. 
Picture rolls vertically.!Check if the signal cable  is securely connected.  
Connect it again securely.  
(Refer to  Connecting the monitor ) 
Image is not clear. Picture is 
blurred.!Run Frequency Coarse and Fine tuning.  !Turn on again after removing all accessories  
(video extension cable, etc.)  
!Set resolution and frequency to the recommended ranges. 
Picture image is unstable and 
vibrates.!Check if the resolution and fr equency 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 dark!Adjust the Brightness and Contrast.  
(Refer to the Brightness, Contrast ) 
Screen color is inconsistent.!Adjust color using  Custom under OSD Color Adjustment 
menu. 
Color image is distorted with