Samsung 960HD User Manual

SyncMaster 960HD

Install Driver Install Program

Failure to follow directions noted by this symbol could result in bodily harm or damage to the equipment.

Prohibited Important to read and understand at all times

Do not disassemble Disconnect the plug from the outlet

Do not touch Ground to prevent an electric shock

Power

When not used for extended period of time, set your computer to DPMS. If using a screen saver, set it to active screen mode.

Do not use a damaged or loose plug.

z This may cause electric shock or fire.

Do not pull the plug out by the wire nor touch the plug with wet hands.

z This may cause electric shock or fire.

Use only a properly grounded plug and receptacle.

An improper ground may cause electric shock or equipment damage.

Insert the power plug firmly so that it does not come loose.

A bad connection may cause fire.

Do not excessively bend the plug and wire nor place heavy objects upon them, which could cause damage.

This may cause electric shock or fire.

Do not connect too many extension cords or plugs to one outlet.

z This may cause fire.

Do not disconnect the power cord while using the monitor.

Installation

z A surge may be caused by the separation and may damage the monitor.

Do not use the power cord when the connector or plug is dusty.

z If the connector or plug of the power cord is dusty, clean it with a dry cloth. z Using the power cord with a dusty plug or connector may cause an electric

shock or fire.

Be sure to contact an authorized Service Center, when installing your monitor in a

location with heavy dust, high or low temperatures, high humidity, and exposed to chemical substances and where it operates for 24 hours such as at airports, train stations etc.

Failure to do so may cause serious damage to your monitor.

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

Failure to do so may cause electric shock or fire inside the monitor.

Do not drop the monitor when moving it.

This may cause damage to the product or the person carrying it.

Install the monitor base in a showcase or shelf so that the end of the base does not protrude from the showcase or shelf.

Dropping the product may cause damage to the product or the person carrying

it.

Do not place the product on the floor.

z Take care, as someone, specifically children may trip over it.

Do not place the product on an unstable or small surface area.

Place the product on an even end stable surface ,as the product may fall and

cause harm to someone walking by, specifically children.

Keep any flammable objects such as candles, insecticides or cigarettes away from the product.

z Otherwise, this may cause fire.

Keep any heating devices away from the power cable.

A melted coating may cause electric shock or fire.

Do not install the product in places with poor ventilation, for instance, a bookshelf, closet, etc.

Any increase in internal temperature may cause fire.

Put down the monitor carefully.

z The monitor could be damaged or broken.

Do not place the monitor face down.

z This may damage the TFT-LCD surface.

The installation of the bracket must be done by a qualified professional.

Installing the bracket by unqualified personnel may result in injury.

z z Always use the mounting device specified in the owner's manual.

When installing the product, make sure to keep it away from the wall (more than 10 cm / 4 inches) for ventilation purposes.

z Poor ventilation may cause an increase in the internal temperature of the

product, resulting in a shortened component life and degraded performance.

To prevent rainwater from running along the outdoor antenna cable and entering the house, be sure the outdoor portion of the cable hangs down below the point of entry.

z If rainwater enters the product, it may cause an electric shock or fire.

If you are using an outdoor antenna, be sure to put sufficient distance between your antenna and the electrical wires nearby so that they would not come in contact with each other in case the antenna is knocked over by strong wind.

A knocked-over antenna may cause injury or an electric shock.

Keep the plastic packaging (bag) out of children's reach.

z The plastic packaging (bag) may cause suffocation if children play with it.

Clean

When cleaning the monitor case or the surface of the TFT-LCD screen, wipe with a slightly moistened, soft fabric.

Do not spray water or detergent directly onto the monitor.

z This may cause damage, electric shock or fire.

Use the recommended detergent with a smooth cloth.

If the connector between the plug and the pin is dusty or dirty, clean it properly using a dry cloth.

z A dirty connector may cause electric shock or fire.

Make sure to unplug the power cord before cleaning the product.

Otherwise, this may cause electric shock or fire.

Others

Unplug the power cord from the power outlet and wipe the product using a soft, dry cloth.

Do not use any chemicals such as wax, benzene, alcohol, thinners, insecticide,

air freshener, lubricant or detergent.

Contact a Service Center or Customer Center for interior cleaning once a year.

z Keep the product's interior clean. Dust which has accumulated in the interior

over an extended period of time may cause a malfunction or fire.

Do not remove the cover (or back).

z This may cause an electric shock or fire. z Refer to a qualified servicing company.

If your monitor does not operate normally - in particular, if there is any unusual sounds or smell coming from the monitor - unplug it immediately and contact

an authorized dealer or Service Center.

z This may cause electric shock or fire.

Keep the product away from places exposed to oil, smoke or moisture; do not install inside a vehicle.

This may cause a malfunction, electric shock or fire.

In particular, avoid operating the monitor near water or outdoors where it could

be exposed to snow or rain.

If the monitor is dropped or the casing is damaged, turn the monitor off and unplug the power cord. Then contact a Service Center .

z The monitor may cause a malfunction, electric shock or fire.

Disconnect the plug from the outlet during storms or lightning or if it is not used for a long period of time.

z Failure to do so may cause electric shock or fire.

Do not try to move the monitor by pulling only the wire or the signal cable.

This may cause a breakdown, electric shock or fire due to damage to the

cable.

Do not move the monitor right or left by pulling only the wire or the signal cable.

This may cause a breakdown, electric shock or fire due to damage to the

cable.

Do not cover the vents on the monitor cabinet.

z Bad ventilation may cause a breakdown or fire.

Do not place water containers, chemical products or small metal objects on the monitor.

z This may cause a malfunction, electric shock or fire. z If a foreign substance enters the monitor, unplug the power cord and contact

the Service Center .

Keep the product away from combustible chemical sprays or inflammable substances.

z This may cause an explosion or fire.

Never insert anything metallic into the monitor openings.

This may cause electric shock, fire or injury.

Do not insert metal objects such as chopsticks, wire and gimlet or inflammable objects such as paper and match into the vent, headphone port or AV ports or etc.

It may cause a fire or an electric shock. If an alien substances or water flows

into the product, turn the product off, unplug the power connector from the wall outlet and contact the Service Center.

If you view a fixed screen for an extended period of time, residual image or blurriness may appear.

Change the mode to energy saving mode or set a screensaver to a changing

picture when away from the monitor for an extended period of time.

Adjust the resolution and frequency to the level appropriate for the model.

z An inappropriate resolution may cause undesirable picture quality.

19 inch Wide (48 cm) - 1440 X 900

Keep the volume at a comfortable level when using the headphones.

z Excessively loud volume levels may damage hearing.

Viewing the monitor continuously at a too close angle may result in damage to your eyesight.

To ease eye strain, take at least a five-minute break after every hour of using the monitor

Do not install the product on an unstable, uneven surface or a location prone to vibrations.

Dropping the product may cause damage to the product or the person carrying

it. Using the product in a location prone to vibrations may shorten the lifetime of the product or may catch fire.

When moving the monitor, turn off and unplug the power cord. Make sure that all cables, including the antenna cable and cables connected to other devices, are disconnected before moving the monitor.

z Failure to disconnect cables may damage it and lead to fire or an electric

shock.

Place the product out of children's reach, as they could damage it by hanging onto it.

z A falling product may cause injury to the person or even fatality.

When not using the product for an extended period of time, keep the product unplugged.

z Otherwise, this may cause heat emission from the accumulated dirt or

degraded insulation, causing electric shock or fire.

Do not place your children's favorite toys or any other objects of interest on the product.

z Children may try to climb on the product to retrieve an object. The product

could fall, causing causing injury or even fatality.

When you remove batteries from the remote, be careful that they are not swallowed by children. Keep batteries out of the reach of children.

z If swallowed, see a doctor immediately.

When replacing batteries, place the batteries in the correct +/- polarity position as indicated on battery holder.

z Incorrect polarity may cause a battery to break or leak and could lead to fire,

injury, or contamination (damage).

Use only specified standard batteries. Do not use new and used batteries together.

z This may cause a battery to break or leak and could lead to fire, injury, or

contamination (damage).

The battery (and rechargeable battery) is not ordinary refuse and must be returned for recycling purposes. The customer is responsible for returning the used or rechargeable battery for recycling purposes as the consumer of the battery.

The customer can return the used or rechargeable battery to a nearby public

recycling center or to a store selling the same type of the battery or rechargeable battery.

When lifting up or moving the monitor, do not lift the monitor upside down while holding only the stand.

z This may cause your monitor to fall, and become damaged or cause personal

injury.

Good Postures When Using the Monito

Try to maintain a good posture when using the monitor.

Keep your back straight.

z Keep a distance of about 45 ~ 50 cm between your eyes and the

monitor screen. Look at the screen from slightly above it, and have the monitor directly in front of you.

Tilt the monitor upwards by 10 ~20 degrees. Adjust the monitor

height so that the top of the monitor is slightly below eye level.

z Adjust the monitor angle so that there is no reflected light on the

screen.Try to maintain your arms perpendicular to your armpits.

z Keep your arms level with the back of your hands.

z Keep the angle of the elbow perpendicular.

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Unpacking

Please make sure the following items are included with your monitor.

If any items are missing, contact your dealer.

Contact a local deale

to buy optional items.

Manual

Quick Setup Guide

Not available in all locations

Monito

Warranty Card

User's Guide, Monitor Driver,

Natural Color software

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Cable

D-Sub Cable

Othe

Remote Control Batteries (AAA X 2)

Sold se

aratel

udio Cable Power Cord

TV Antenna Cable

Coaxial Cable

S-VIDEO Cable Earphones/Headphones SCART Cable

DVI Cable

RCA Cable (Video-Yellow,

Audio-Red and White

Component(PR, PB, Y) Cable

Front

1. SOURCE 2. PIP

5. - VOL +

9. Remote Control Sensor 10. Speaker

1. SOURCE

Press the 'SOURCE' button to change the input signal source. Changing the source is allowed only in external devices that are connected to the monitor at the time. To switch Screen modes: [PC] → [DVI] → [TV] → [Ext.] → [AV] → [S-Video] → [Component]

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2. PIP - Available in PC/DVI Mode

In PC mode, turns on Video or TV screens in PIP mode.

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3. MENU

Use this button for open the on-screen menu and exits from the menu screen or closes screen adjustment menu.

4. CH

Moves from one menu item to another vertically or adjusts selected menu values. In TV mode, selects TV channels.

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5. - VOL +

Moves from one menu item to another horizontally or adjusts selected menu values. Adjusts the audio volume.

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6. [ ] Enter button

Activates a highlighted menu item.

7. [ ] Power button

Turns the monitor On/Off.

8. Power indicator

Power indicator shows PowerSaver mode by green blinking.

9. Remote Control Sensor

Aim the remote control towards this spot on the monitor.

10. Speaker

You can hear sound by connecting the soundcard of your PC to the monitor.

According to broadcasting type in each country, you may not be able to choose. For more information > Broadcasting Systems

6. [ ] Enter button 7. [ ] Power button 8. Power indicator

3. MENU

4. CH

See PowerSaver described in the manual for further information regarding power saving functions. For energy conservation, turn your monitor OFF when it is not needed or when leaving it unattended

for long periods.

Rear

(The configuration at the back of the monitor may vary from product to product.)

1. POWER

2. DVI/PC IN

Power terminal Connect the power cord for your monitor to the POWER on the back of the monitor. This product may be used with 100 ~ 240VAC(+/- 10%).

DVI/PC IN

DVI(HDCP)

: Connect the DVI cable to the DVI(HDCP) port on the back of your monitor.

RGB

: Connect the signal cable to the RGB port on the back of your monitor.

AUDIO

: PC sound terminal (input)

3. EXT(RGB)

External device terminal

s for EXT(RGB) port of the monitor, it makes TV or Video

signal input and output.

4. COMPONENT IN COMPONENT IN

5. ANT IN

/ S-VIDEO / VIDEO / L - AUDIO - R

R - AUDIO - L

: DVD/DTV sound input terminal (left/right)

, PB,Y

: DVD/DTV video input terminal(P

ANT IN

Connect the CATV cable or TV antenna cable to the "ANT IN" port on the rear side of the monitor. Make sure to use a TV antenna cable (sold separately) as the antenna cable.

1. : Headphone sound output terminal

S-VIDEO

: External device (S-video) input terminal

VIDEO

: External device (video) input terminal

L - AUDIO - R

: External device sound input terminal

, PB,Y)

7. Kensington Lock

The Kensington lock is a device used to physically fix the system when using it in a public place. (The locking device has to be purchased separately.)

For using a locking device, contact where you purchase it.

See Connecting the monitor for further information regarding cable connections.

Remote Control

The performance of the remote control may be affected by a TV or other electronic device operated near

the monitor, causin

malfunction due to interference with frequency.

1. POWER

2. Number button

3. +100, -/--

4. - +

MUTE

6. TTX/MIX

ENTER

9. CH/P

10.

SOURCE

11.

INFO

12.

EXIT

13. Up-Down Left-Right buttons

14. AUTO

15. P.MODE, M/B (MagicBright™)

16. P.SIZE

17. STILL

18. PIP

19.

S.MODE

20.

DUAL/MTS

21.

PRE-CH

22. SOURCE

23. SIZE

24.

POSITION

25. MAGIC-CH

1. POWER

Turns the monitor On/Off.

2. Number button

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Selects TV channels in the TV mode. Used to change channels when PIP is selected and the PIP Source is set to TV.

3. +100

Press to select channels over 100. For example, to select channel 121, press "+100", then press "2" and "1".

-- (One/Two-Digit channel selection )

Use to select a channel numbered ten or over. Press this button, and the "--" symbol is displayed. Enter the two-digit channel number.

4. - +

djusts the audio volume.

5. MUTE

Press to mute the sound temporarily. Displayed on the bottom left of the screen. Press the MUTE button again to cancel the Mute function.

lternatively press the - + buttons to cancel the Mute function.

6. TTX/MIX

TV channels provide written information services via teletext. For more information > TTX / MIX

7. MENU

Opens the on-screen menu and exits from the menu or closes the adjustment menu.

8. ENTER

ctivates a highlighted menu item.

9. CH/P

In TV mode, selects TV channels.

10. SOURCE

Press the 'SOURCE' button to change the input signal source. Changing the source is only allowed for external devices that are connected to the monitor at the time.

11. INFO

Current picture information is displayed on the upper left corner of the screen.

12. EXIT

Exits from the menu screen.

13. U

Moves from one menu item to another horizontally, vertically or adjusts selected menu values.

14. AUTO - Available In PC mode Onl

djusts the screen display automatically.

15. P.MODE, M/B

Press to select a pre-defined Picture Mode of the monitor or to change the picture atmosphere as required. When you press this button, current mode is displayed on the lower center of the screen.

TV / AV / Ext. / S-Video /Component : P.MODE

The monitor has four automatic picture settings that are preset at the factory. Then press the button again to circle through available preconfigured modes. ( Dynamic → Standard → Movie → Custom )

PC / DVI Mode : M/B ( MagicBright™ )

MagicBright™ is a new feature providing the optimum viewing environment depending on the contents of the image you are watching. Then press the button again to circle through available preconfigured modes. ( Entertain→ Internet → Text → Custom )

16. P.SIZE - Not available in PC/DVI Mode

Press to change the screen size. ( Auto Wide → Wide → Zoom → 4:3 ) Zoom are not available in 1080i(or over 720p) of DTV.

17. STILL - O

-Down Left-Right buttons

icBright™)

erates only for the CVBS, S-Video and RF Signal sources.

Press the button once to freeze the screen. Press it again to unfreeze.

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18. PIP - Available in PC/DVI Mode

Push the PIP button to turn PIP screen On/Off.

19. S.MODE

When you press this button, current mode is displayed on the lower center of the screen. The monitor has a built-in high fidelity stereo amplifier. Then press the button again to circle through available preconfigured modes. ( Standard → Music → Movie → Speech → Custom )

20. DUAL / MTS DUAL :

can be operated depending on broadcasting type by using DUAL button on the remote control while watching TV.

MTS :

. Mono, Stereo, SAP (Separate Audio Program) Set 'MTS' to ON to choose Mono, Stereo or SAP.

21. PRE-CH

This button is used to return to the immediately previous channel.

22. SOURCE - Ad

Selects the Video source.

23. SIZE - Ad

You can switch the PIP picture size.

24. POSITION - Ad

Changes the Position of the PIP window.

25. MAGIC-CH

MagicChannel enables you to watch only certain channels.

This function is available only in Korea.

Sound Mode )

STEREO/MONO, DUAL l / DUAL ll and MONO/NICAM MONO/NICAM STEREO

You can select the MTS (Multichannel Television Stereo) mode.

ustable when the PIP function is ON.

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