Samsung 1200NF User Manual

SyncMaster 1200NF

Color Monitor

Owner’s
Instructions

Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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Microsoft, Windows
DPMS

and

and

SyncMaster

and

Windows NT

DDC

are registered trademarks of Video Electronics Standard Association; the

are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.;

are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation;

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NERGY STAR

name and logo are registered trademarks of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). As an
E

NERGY STAR

S

TAR

Partner, Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. has determined that this product meets the E

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or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

Contents

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Unpacking Your Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Setting up Your Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Connecting Your Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Plug and Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Installing the Video Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Windows® 98 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Windows® 95 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Self-Test Feature Check (STFC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Warm-up Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Adjusting Your Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

User Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Automatic Save . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Direct-Access Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Menu Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Recall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Pincushion/Trapezoid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Parallel/Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Pinbalance/Linearity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Side Pin Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

PinBalance Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Recall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Recall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Clear Moiré . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Purity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Convergence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Sharpness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Recall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Degauss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Sync. Input Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Video Input Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

D-SUB/BNC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Menu Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Menu Duration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Languages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

AutoSize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

PowerSaver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Display Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

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Safety Instructions

Before connecting the AC power cord to the DC adapter outlet, make sure the voltage designa-

1

tion of the DC adapter corresponds to the local electrical supply.
Never insert anything metallic into the monitor openings. Doing so may create the danger of

2

electric shock.
To avoid electric shock, never touch the inside of the monitor. Only a qualified technician should

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open the monitor’s case.
Never use your monitor if the power cord has been damaged. Do not allow anything to rest on

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the power cord, and keep the cord away from areas where people can trip over it.
Be sure to hold the plug, not the cord, when disconnecting the monitor from an electric socket.

5

Openings in the monitor cabinet are provided for ventilation. To prevent overheating, these

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openings should not be blocked or covered. Also, avoid using the monitor on a bed, sofa, rug, or
other soft surface. Doing so may block the ventilation openings in the bottom of the cabinet. If
you put the monitor in a bookcase or some other enclosed space, be sure to provide adequate
ventilation.

Put your monitor in a location with low humidity and a minimum of dust.

7

Do not expose the monitor to rain or use it near water (In kitchens, near swimming pools, etc.).

8

If the monitor accidentally gets wet, unplug it and contact an authorized dealer immediately.
You can clean the monitor with a damp cloth when necessary, but be sure to unplug the monitor
first.

Place the monitor on a solid surface and treat it carefully. The screen is made of glass and can

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be damaged if dropped or hit sharply.
Locate your monitor near an easily accessible AC outlet.

10

If your monitor does not operate normally – in particular, if there are any unusual sounds or

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smells coming from it – unplug it immediately and contact an authorized dealer or service
center.

High temperature can cause problems. Don’t use your monitor in direct sunlight, and keep it

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away from heaters, stoves, fireplaces, and other sources of heat.
Unplug the monitor when it is going to be left unused for an extended period of time.

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Unplug your monitor from the AC outlet before any service.

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CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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Unpacking Your Monitor

V

V

V

V

R

Please make sure the following items are included with your monitor. If any items are
missing, contact your dealer.

Manual

Warranty Card

(Not available in all locations)

Signal Cable

Monitor and Stand

USB Cable

Install driver

USB Diskette

Power Cord

BNC Cable

(Option)

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Setting up Your Monitor

Connecting Your Monitor

R

H/V

V

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Figure 1. Cable connections

Turn off your computer and unplug its power cord.

1

Connect the signal cable to the D-SUB or BNC signal port on the back of your monitor.

2

If you are using an IBM-compatible computer, skip to step 5. If you are using a

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Macintosh computer, connect the other end of the signal cable to a Macintosh
adapter. (Adapter not included)

2

5

3

7

Follow the instructions included with your adapter to set the pins on your adapter, if

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necessary.
Connect the signal cable (with an adapter, if necessary) to the video port on the back

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of your computer. This port might be directly attached to your computer, or it might be
part of a video adapter, video card, or graphics card.

Connect the power cord for your monitor to the power port on the back of the monitor.

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Plug the power cords of your computer and your monitor into a nearby outlet.

7

Turn on your computer and monitor. If your monitor displays an image, installation is

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complete.

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Setting up Your Monitor

Plug and Play

Our adoption of the new VESA® Plug and Play solution eliminates complicated and time
consuming setup. It allows you to install your monitor in a Plug and Play compatible system
without the usual hassles and confusion. Your PC system can easily identify and configure
itself for use with your display. This monitor automatically tells the PC system its Extended
Display Identification (EDID) data using Display Data Channel (DDC) protocols so the PC
system can automatically configure itself to use the flat panel display. If your PC system
needs a video driver, following the instructions given below according to the operating
system your computer uses.

Installing the Video Driver

When prompted by the operating system for the monitor driver, insert the Driver diskette
included with this monitor. Driver installation is slightly different from one operating system
to another. Follow the directions as appropriate for the operating system you have.

Windows® 98

Windows®

1

Wizard” if the drivers are not already installed. Click the
drivers.

Check the diskette drive box to install the drivers off the diskette provided with your

2

monitor and click

98 will auto-detect your new monitor and start the “Add New Hardware

NEXT

button to search for

NEXT

.

Confirm that Windows found the driver on the diskette and click

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the driver.

To manually install or update the driver, follow the directions below:

Click on

1

ADVANCED, MONITOR

Wizard”.
Follow the same directions as given in the steps in the section above.

2

START, SETTINGS, CONTROL PANEL, DISPLAY SETTINGS

tab,

CHANGE

. This will start the “Add New Hardware

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NEXT

again to install

tab,

Setting up Your Monitor

Windows® 95

To determine the version of Windows® 95 that your computer uses, right click on the

Computer

seen on the
the version of your Windows® 95 operating system:

Version 4.00.950A

1
2

Version 4.00.950B

1
2

icon on the Windows desktop and select

General

Click on

CHANGE DISPLAY TYPE, CHANGE, HAVE DISK

Type the diskette drive letter in the box and click OK.

Click on

PROPERTIES, MONITOR

Type the diskette letter in the box and click OK.

section under “System”. Follow the directions given below according to

START, SETTINGS, CONTROL PANEL, DISPLAY SETTINGS

START, SETTINGS, CONTROL PANEL, DISPLAY, ADVANCED

tab,

HAVE DISK

Properties

.

. The version number can be

.

Self-Test Feature Check (STFC)

Your monitor provides a self test feature that allows you to check whether your monitor is
functioning properly. If your monitor and computer are properly connected but the monitor
screen remains dark and the power indicator is blinking, run the monitor self-test by
performing the following steps:

My

tab,

Turn off both your computer and the monitor.

1

Unplug the video cable from the back of the computer.

2

Turn on the monitor.

3

If the monitor is functioning properly, you will see a white box with a red border and black
text inside as shown in the following illustration:

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Setting up Your Monitor

No Connection

Check Signal Cable

Figure 2. Monitor self test screen

The three boxes inside the border are red, green and blue. 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.

Turn off your monitor and reconnect the video cable; then turn on both your computer

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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.

Getting Help

If your monitor does not display an image, check your cable connections and refer to
Troubleshooting on page 25.

Warm-up Time

All monitors need time to become thermally stable the first time you turn them on each day.
Therefore, to achieve more accurate adjustments for parameters, allow the monitor to warm
(be on) for at least 30 minutes before making any screen adjustments.

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Adjusting Your Monitor

User Controls

Your Samsung SyncMaster computer monitor allows you to easily adjust the characteristics
of the image being displayed. All of these adjustments are made using the control buttons on
the front of the monitor. These buttons operate the On Screen Display, which shows you the
monitor’s settings and allows you to change those settings.

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Figure 3. User control locations

Information ( ) button

1

Use this button to show the horizontal and vertical frequencies and the resolution
received from your computer or video board.

EXIT ( ) button

2

Use this button to Exit the active menu or the OSD.

3

4
5
6

, , , buttons

These buttons allow you to highlight and adjust items in the menu. These buttons are
also direct access buttons for the contrast and brightness feature. All menus
automatically save your adjustments 3 seconds after you stop adjusting the setting.

MENU ( ) button

Use this button to open the OSD and activate a highlighted menu item.

Auto size ( ) button

Activates the auto size adjusting function.

Power indicator

This light glows green during normal operation, and grows amber when you are
making adjustments.

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1

3

5 647

Power button

7

Use this button to turn the monitor on and off.

USB connector

8

Connect the USB cable for your monitor to the USB connector on the front of the
monitor.

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