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Samsung SyncMaster 761BF User Manual

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  • Page 1 SyncMaster 761BF / 961BF Downloaded from ManualMonitor.com Manuals...
  • Page 2 Notation 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.
  • Page 3 This may cause electric shock or fire. Do not pull the plug out by the wire nor touch the plug with wet hands. 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.
  • Page 4 Installation 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.

  • Page 5: Cleaning And Using

    Do not install the product in places with poor ventilation, for instance, a bookshelf, closet, etc. Any increase in the internal temperature may cause fire. Put down the monitor carefully. Failing to do so may damage the monitor. Do not place the monitor face down. This may damage the TFT-LCD surface.
  • Page 6 Do not use any chemicals such as wax, benzene, alcohol, thinners, insecticide, air freshener, lubricant or detergent. Contact the SAMSUNG customer care center or Customer Center for interior cleaning once a year. 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.
  • Page 7 If your monitor does not operate normally - in particular, if there is any unusual sound or smell coming from the monitor - unplug it immediately and the Service Center. 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.
  • Page 8 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 tools or inflammable objects such as paper or matches into the vent, headphone port or AV ports or etc. This may cause electric shock or fire.
  • Page 9 Failure to disconnect cables may damage it and cause fire or electric shock. Place the product out of children's reach, as they could damage by hanging onto it. 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.
  • Page 10 This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be disposed with other household wastes at the end of its working life. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate this from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources.

  • Page 11: Product Information (Image Retention Free)

    PRODUCT INFORMATION (Image Retention Free) LCD Monitors and TVs may have an image retention when switching from one image to another especially after displaying a stationary image for a long time. This guide is to demonstrate a correct usage of LCD products in order to protect them from Image retention.
  • Page 12 The best way to protect your monitor from Image retention is to set your PC or System to operate a Screen Saver program when you are not using it. Image retention may not occur when a LCD panel is operated under normal conditions. Normal conditions are defined as continuously changing video patterns.

  • Page 13: Package Contents

    Features RTA Monitor RTA (Response Time Accelerator) A function that accelerates the response speed of the panel so as to provide a sharper and more natural video display. RTA On Activates the RTA function so that the panel operates at a higher response speed than its original speed.

  • Page 14: Your Monitor

    Warranty Card User's Guide, Monitor Driver, Quick Setup Guide (Not available in all Natural Color software, locations) AutoRotation software Cable Power Cord D-sub Cable Sold separately DVI Cable This is an accessory that can be added depending on the model. Your Monitor Front Downloaded from ManualMonitor.com Manuals...
  • Page 15 MENU button [ Opens the on-screen menu and exits from the menu. MagicBright™ button MagicBright™ is a new feature providing optimum viewing environment depending on the contents of the image you are watching. Currently seven different modes are available: Custom, Text, Internet, Game, Sport and Movie, Dynamic Contrast.
  • Page 16 Not available in MagicBright™ mode of Dynamic Contrast. Adjust buttons [ Adjust items in the menu. Enter button [ Activates a highlighted menu item. / Push the 'SOURCE', then selects the video signal while the OSD is SOURCE button off. (When the SOURCE button is pressed to change the input mode, a message appears in the upper left of the screen displaying the current mode -- analog or digital input signal.) If you select the digital mode, you must connect your monitor to the...

  • Page 17: Connecting Cables

    Connecting Cables Connect the power cord for your monitor to the power port on the back of the monitor. Plug the power cord for the monitor into a nearby outlet. Use a connection appropriate to the computer you are using. Using the D-sub (Analog) connector on the video card.

  • Page 18: Rotating The Monitor

    Rotating the monitor (When pivoting the monitor, rotation angle is displayed on screen of the monitor.) 0° 90° When rotating the screen, make sure to tilt the monitor 45 to 65 degrees so that it does not touch the floor. When tilting the screen backwards, do not tilt it more than 65 degrees. Downloaded from ManualMonitor.com Manuals...
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  • Page 20: Monitor Driver

    SyncMaster 761BF Model Monitor Driver When prompted by the operating system for the monitor driver, insert the CD-ROM included with this monitor. Driver installation is slightly different from one operating system to another. Follow the directions appropriate for the operating system you have.
  • Page 21 This monitor driver is under certifying MS logo, and this installation doesn't damage your system. The certified driver will be posted on Samsung Monitor homepage http://www.samsung.com/ Monitor driver installation is completed. Installing the Monitor Driver (Manual) Windows Vista Windows XP...
  • Page 22 This monitor driver is under certifying MS logo, and this installation doesn't damage your system. The certified driver will be posted on Samsung Monitor homepage http://www.samsung.com/ Click "Update Driver…" in the "Driver" tab. Check the "Browse my computer for driver software" checkbox and click "Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer".
  • Page 23 Click "Close"→ "Close" → "OK" → "OK" on the following screens displayed in sequence. ® ® Microsoft Windows XP Operating System Insert the CD into the CD-ROM drive. Click "Start" → "Control Panel" then click the "Appearance and Themes" icon. Click "Display"...
  • Page 24 Click the "Properties" button on the "Monitor" tab and select "Driver" tab. Click "Update Driver." and select "Install from a list or." then click the "Next" button. Select "Don't search ,I will." then click "Next" and then click "Have disk". Click the "Browse"...
  • Page 25 "OK" button. This monitor driver is under certifying MS logo, and this installation doesn't damage your system. The certified driver will be posted on Samsung Monitor homepage http://www.samsung.com/ Click the "Close" button then click the "OK" button continually. Monitor driver installation is completed.
  • Page 26 How to install Click "Start," "Setting," and then "Control Panel." Double click the "Display" icon. Select the "Settings" tab and click the "Advanced Properties" button. Choose "Monitor." Case1 : If the "Properties" button is inactive, it means your monitor is properly configured. Please stop installation Case2 : If the "Properties"...

  • Page 27: Natural Color

    Samsung Electronics in association with Korea Electronics & Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI). This is only available for Samsung monitors and ensures that the color of the images on the monitor are the same as the printed or scanned images.
  • Page 28 5. Select "I agree to the terms of the license agreement" to accept the terms of use. 6. Choose a folder to install the AutoRotation program. 7. Click "Install." 8. The "Installation Status" window appears. 9. Click "Finish." 10. When the installation is complete, the MagicRotation, MagicTune™ executable icon appears on your desktop. Double-click the icon to start the program.
  • Page 29 5. Dual is not supported in Windows™ 98, ME, NT 4.0. 6. MagicRotation does not provide support for 24 bits per pixel (Bit depth/Color Quality). 7. If you are changing your Graphic Card it is recommended that you uninstall the MagicRotation Software before doing so.

  • Page 30: Control Buttons

    Control Buttons ] Opens the OSD menu. Also use to exit the OSD menu or return to the previous menu. ] These buttons allow you to adjust items in the menu. ] Press this button to activate a highlighted menu item. [AUTO] When the 'AUTO' button is pressed, the Auto Adjustment screen appears as shown in the animated screen on the center.
  • Page 31 Menu Description When the 'AUTO' button is pressed, the Auto Adjustment screen appears as shown in the animated screen on the center. Auto adjustment allows the monitor to self-adjust to the incoming Analog signal. The values of fine, coarse and position are adjusted automatically. (Available in Analog mode only) To make the automatic adjustment function sharper, execute the 'AUTO' function AUTO...
  • Page 32 In case of pushing MENU button after locking OSD Menu Description This is the function that locks the OSD in order to keep the current states of settings or prevent others from adjusting the current settings. Locked : Hold down the menu button for more than five seconds to activate the OSD adjustment lock function.
  • Page 33 Menu Description Push the MagicBright™ button to circle through available preconfigured modes. MagicBright™ - seven different modes (Custom/Text/Internet/Game/Sport/Movie/Dynamic Contrast) Brightness Menu Description Brightness When OSD is not on the screen, push the button to adjust brightness. Downloaded from ManualMonitor.com Manuals...

  • Page 34: Osd Function

    SOURCE Menu Description SOURCE Selects the Video signal while the OSD is off. (Analog/Digital) OSD Function Brightness Contrast Picture Color MagicColor Color Tone Color Control Gamma Image Coarse Fine Sharpness H-Position V-Position Language H-Position V-Position Transparency Display Time Setup Auto Source Image Reset Color Reset Information...
  • Page 35 Menu Description Play/Stop You can use the on-screen menus to change the brightness according to personal preference. Brightness MENU → → → → MENU You can use the on-screen menus to change the contrast according to personal preference. Not available in MagicColor mode of Full and Intelligent. Contrast MENU →...
  • Page 36 MagicColor is a new technology that Samsung has exclusively developed to improve digital image and to display natural color more clearly without disturbing image quality. Returns to the original mode. Demo The screen before applying MagicColor appears MagicColor on the right and the screen after applying MagicColor appears on the left.
  • Page 37 menu. MENU → → → → → MENU Removes noise such as horizontal stripes. If the noise persists even after fine tuning, repeat it after Fine adjusting the frequency (clock speed). MENU → → → → → → MENU Changes the clearance of image. Not available in MagicColor mode of Full and Sharpness Intelligent.
  • Page 38 You can change the vertical position where the OSD menu appears on your monitor. V-Position MENU → → → → → → MENU Change the transparency of the background of the OSD. Transparency MENU → → → → → → MENU The menu will be automatically turned off if no adjustments are made for a certain time period.
  • Page 39 If you turn the power off and on again after switching RTA off, the RTA function is automatically switched On (Factory Setting) MENU → → → → → → MENU Information Menu Description Shows a video source, display mode on the OSD screen. Information MENU →...
  • Page 40 Menu Description Shows a video source, display mode on the OSD screen. Information MENU → Downloaded from ManualMonitor.com Manuals...

  • Page 41: Check List

    Check List 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. Symptom Check List Solutions No images on the...
  • Page 42 Is the power Press a key on the keyboard to activate the monitor and indicator on the restore the image on the screen. monitor blinking at 1 second intervals? If there is still no image, press the ' ' button. Then press any key on the keyboard again to activate the monitor and restore the image on the screen.
  • Page 43 Some graphic cards may not support your monitor. When you have a problem with the graphic card, visit our website to check the compatible graphic card list provided. http://www.samsung.com/monitor/magictune MagicTune™ Have you changed Download the latest program. The program can be...
  • Page 44 Set the resolution in the Control Panel → Appearance and Themes → Display → Settings. Windows 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? Windows XP : Set the resolution in the Control Panel →...
  • Page 45 If there is something wrong with the input signal, a message appears on the screen or the screen goes blank although the power indicator LED is still on. The message may indicate that the monitor is out of scan range or that you need to check the signal cable. Environment The location and the position of the monitor may influence the quality and other features of the monitor.

  • Page 46: Specifications

    Specifications General Model Name SyncMaster 761BF LCD Panel Size 17 " 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) Synchronization Horizontal 30 ~ 81 kHz Vertical 56 ~ 75 Hz Display Color 16.7M...
  • Page 47 This monitor is EPA ENERGY STAR compliant and ENERGY2000 compliant when used with a computer equipped with VESA DPMS functionality. ® As an ENERGY STAR Partner, SAMSUNG has determined that this ® product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. Downloaded from ManualMonitor.com Manuals...

  • Page 48: Preset Timing Modes

    Preset Timing Modes If the signal transferred from the computer is the same as the following Preset Timing Modes, the screen will be adjusted automatically. However, if the signal differs, the screen may go blank while the power LED is on. Refer to the video card manual and adjust the screen as follows. Horizontal Vertical Sync...
  • Page 49 Vertical Frequency Like a fluorescent lamp, the screen has to repeat the same image many times per second to display an image to the user. The frequency of this repetition is called the Vertical Frequency or Refresh Rate. Unit : Hz Downloaded from ManualMonitor.com Manuals...
  • Page 50 Model SyncMaster 961BF Specifications General Model Name SyncMaster 961BF LCD Panel Size 19 " Diagonal (48 cm) Display area 376.32 mm (H) x 301.056 mm (V) Pixel Pitch 0.294 mm (H) x 0.294 mm (V) Synchronization Horizontal 30 ~ 81 kHz Vertical 56 ~ 75 Hz Display Color...
  • Page 51 This monitor is EPA ENERGY STAR compliant and ENERGY2000 compliant when used with a computer equipped with VESA DPMS functionality. ® As an ENERGY STAR Partner, SAMSUNG has determined that this ® product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. Downloaded from ManualMonitor.com Manuals...
  • Page 52 Preset Timing Modes If the signal transferred from the computer is the same as the following Preset Timing Modes, the screen will be adjusted automatically. However, if the signal differs, the screen may go blank while the power LED is on. Refer to the video card manual and adjust the screen as follows. Horizontal Vertical Sync...
  • Page 53 Contact SAMSUNG WORLDWIDE If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center. North America U.S.A 1-800-SAMSUNG (7267864) http://www.samsung.com CANADA 1-800-SAMSUNG (7267864) http://www.samsung.com/ca MEXICO 01-800-SAMSUNG (7267864) http://www.samsung.com/mx Latin America ARGENTINE 0800-333-3733 http://www.samsung.com/ar...
  • Page 54 02 201 2418 http://www.samsung.com/be CZECH REPUBLIC 844 000 844 http://www.samsung.com/cz DENMARK 70 70 19 70 http://www.samsung.com/dk FINLAND 030-6227 515 http://www.samsung.com/fi 3260 SAMSUNG(7267864) (€ FRANCE http://www.samsung.com/fr 0,15/min) GERMANY 01805 - 121213 (€ 0,14/Min) http://www.samsung.de HUNGARY 06-80-SAMSUNG (7267864) http://www.samsung.com/hu ITALIA 800 SAMSUNG (7267864) http://www.samsung.com/it...
  • Page 55 TAIWAN 0800-329-999 http://www.samsung.com/tw VIETNAM 1 800 588 889 http://www.samsung.com/vn Middle East & Africa SOUTH AFRICA 0860 7267864 (SAMSUNG) http://www.samsung.com/za 800SAMSUNG (7267864) U.A.E http://www.samsung.com/mea 8000-4726 Terms Dot Pitch The image on a monitor is composed of red, green and blue dots. The closer the dots, the higher the resolution.

  • Page 56: For Better Display

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  • Page 57 MÉXICO IMPORTADO POR: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS MÉXICO. S.A. de C.V. Vía Lopez Portillo No. 6, Col. San Fco. Chilpan Tultitlán, Estado de México, C.P. 54940 Tel: 01-55-5747-5100 / 01-800-726-7864 EXPORTADO POR: Samsung Electronics CO.,LTD. 416, Mae tan-3dong, Yeongtong - gu, Suwon City, Gyeonggi-do Korea...

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