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  • Page 1 SyncMaster 760BF / 960BF Downloaded from ManualMonitor.com Manuals...
  • Page 2 Notational Failure to follow directions noted by this symbol could result in bodily harm or damage to equipment. Prohibited Important to read and understand at all times Do not disassemble Disconnect the plug from the outlet Do not touch Grounding to prevent an electric shock Power When not used for extended period of time, set your computer to DPMS.
  • Page 3 Do not use a damaged or loose plug. This may cause an electric shock or fire. Do not pull the plug out by the wire nor touch the plug with wet hands. This may cause an electric shock or fire. Use only a properly grounded plug and receptacle.
  • Page 4 Installation Be sure to contact an authorized Service Center when installing your set in a location with heavy dust, high or low temperatures, high humidity, and chemical substances, or where it will be operated for 24 hours continuously such as an airport, train station or etc. Failure to do so may cause serious damage to your set.
  • Page 5 Set down the monitor carefully. The monitor could be damaged or broken. Do not place the monitor face down. The TFT-LCD surface may be damaged. Installing a wall bracket must be done by a qualified professional. Installation by unqualified personnel may result in injury. Always use the mounting device specified in the owner's manual.
  • Page 6 Use the recommended detergent with a smooth cloth. If the connector between the plug and the pin is dusty or dirty, clean it properly with a dry cloth. A dirty connector may cause an electric shock or fire. Make sure to unplug the power cord before cleaning the product. Otherwise, this may cause electric shock or fire.
  • Page 7 If the monitor is dropped or the casing is damaged, turn the monitor off and unplug the power cord. Then contact the Service Center. The monitor may malfunction, causing an electric shock or fire. Disconnect the plug from the outlet during storms or lightening or if it is not used for a long period of time.
  • Page 8 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. 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 Service...
  • Page 9 eyesight damage. 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 personal injury.
  • Page 10 List of 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. Implements deeper colors in contrast rates of 700:1 for Magic Contrast 760BF and 700:1 for 960BF.
  • Page 11 Manual User's Guide, Warranty Card Monitor Driver, (Not available in all Quick Setup Guide Natural Color software, locations) MagicTune™ software, MagicRotation software Cable 'DVI-A to D-Sub' Cable Power Cord DC-Adapter Sold separately DVI Cable Front Downloaded from ManualMonitor.com Manuals...
  • Page 12 Power indicator / The blue light is on in its normal working condition and blinks when setting the adjustments of the monitor. Power button [ Use this button for power the monitor on and off, change the input source, or perform Auto Adjustment. Power On/Off : When you press the power button, the monitor is on/off.
  • Page 13 DC 14V Connect the DC adapter for your monitor to the power port on the back of the monitor. Plug the power cord for the monitor into a nearby outlet. DVI-I Connect the 'DVI-A to D-Sub' Cable to the DVI port on the back of your monitor.
  • Page 14 Connecting the Monitor Connect the DC 14V adapter for your monitor to the power port on the back of the monitor. Plug the power cord for the monitor into a nearby outlet. 2-1. Using the D-Sub (analog) connector on the video card. Connect the 'DVI-A to D-Sub' Cable to the DVI-I port on the back of your monitor.
  • Page 15 Using the Stand Pivot Stand Even when the monitor is completely folded, the monitor screen is still approximately 2 cm (0.8 inch) off the floor. Do not press the monitor screen further against the floor. This monitor cannot be installed with a supporting device (arm-support, wall bracket or other) other than the one provided.
  • Page 16 Follow the directions appropriate for the operating system you have. Prepare a blank disk and download the driver program file at the Internet web site shown here. Internet web site : http://www.samsung.com/ (Worldwide) http://www.samsung.com/monitor (U.S.A) http://www.sec.co.kr/monitor (Korea) http://www.samsungmonitor.com.cn/...
  • Page 17 4. If you can see following message window, then click the "Continue Anyway" button. Then click "OK" button. This monitor driver is under certified MS logo,and this installation doesn't damage your system.The certified driver will be posted on Samsung Monitor homepage. http://www.samsung.com/.
  • Page 18 3. Click "Display" icon and choose the "Settings" tab then click "Advanced..". 4. Click the "Properties" button on the "Monitor" tab and select "Driver" tab. 5. Click "Update Driver.." and select "Install from a list or.." then click "Next" button. 6.
  • Page 19 8. If you can see following message window, then click the "Continue Anyway" button. Then click "OK" button. This monitor driver is under certified MS logo,and this installation doesn't damage your system.The certified driver will be posted on Samsung Monitor homepage. http://www.samsung.com/ 9. Click the "Close" button then click "OK" button continually.
  • Page 20 10. Monitor driver installation is completed. ® ® Microsoft Windows 2000 Operating System When you can see "Digital Signature Not Found" on your monitor, follow these steps. 1. Choose "OK" button on the "Insert disk" window. 2. Click the "Browse" button on the "File Needed" window. 3.
  • Page 21 Samsung Electronics in association with Korea Electronics & Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI). This system is available only for Samsung monitors and makes the color of the images on the monitor the same as the printed or scanned images.
  • Page 22 How to delete the Natural Color software program Select "Setting/Control Panel" on the "Start" menu and then double-click "Add/Delete a program". Select Natural Color from the list and then click the "Add/Delete" button. Downloaded from ManualMonitor.com Manuals...
  • Page 23: Installation

    Installation 1. Insert the installation CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Click the AutoRotation installation file. 3. Select installation Language, Click "Next". 4. When the Installation Shield Wizard window appears, click "Next." Downloaded from ManualMonitor.com Manuals...
  • Page 24 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." Downloaded from ManualMonitor.com Manuals...
  • Page 25 8. The "Installation Status" window appears. 9. Click "Finish." 10. When the installation is complete, the MagicRotation, MagicTune™ executable icon appears on your desktop. Downloaded from ManualMonitor.com Manuals...
  • Page 26 Double-click the icon to start the program. MagicTune™ execution icon may not appear depending on specification of computer system or monitor. If that happens, press F5 Key. Installation Problems (MagicTune™) The installation of MagicTune™ can be affected by such factors as the video card, motherboard and the network environment.
  • Page 27 e.g. 3D games 4. DOS based applications in Full Screen Mode will not function as per the orientation mode selected (90, 180, 270). 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.
  • Page 28 Overview OSD Mode Color Calibration Troubleshooting Overview What is MagicTune™? Monitor performance can vary due to the graphics card, host computer lighting conditions and other environmental factors. In order to get the best image on a monitor requires you to adjust it for your unique setting.
  • Page 29: Osd Mode

    When Pivot is functioning, part of MagicTune™ Program may not operate normally. AutoRotation : AutoRotation will automatically pivots the monitor to 0, 90, 180degrees when you pivots the monitor. To execute Rotation, it should be done as below. Please install both of Rotation program and MagicTune™ 3.6 in your PC. Launch MagicTune™...
  • Page 30 - including web images and ones produced by a digital camera or scanner. 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.
  • Page 31 3. Full : Displays not only vivid natural color but also more realistic natural skin color with clearness. 4. Intelligent : Displays vivid natural color with clearness. 5. MagicZone The MagicZone ensures the clear and sharp display of animated multimedia or photo images by enhancing the brightness, sharpness, saturation, Hue of a certain area on the screen.
  • Page 32 Fine : Removes noise such as horizontal stripes. If the noise persists even after Fine tuning, repeat it after adjusting the frequency (clock speed). Coarse : Removes noise such as vertical stripes. Image Setup Coarse adjustment may move the screen image area. You may relocate it to the center using the Horizontal Control menu.
  • Page 33: Color Calibration

    Server IP Write down the server IP . Department Write down the department. Location Write down the location. Version Displays the version of MagicTune™. Overview OSD Mode Color Calibration Troubleshooting Color Calibration Color Calibration Color Calibration guides you to get optimal color condition for your monitor. Proceed following 5steps for getting optimal monitor color condition .
  • Page 34: Troubleshooting

    Products from other manufacturers may cause errors. Only Samsung products are able to support this feature. An error may occur even when your monitor is manufactured by Samsung but is out of date. Check if your monitor is able to support MagicTune™.
  • Page 35 As the Highlight program uses the communication lines, please exit the Highlight program before you can access MagicTune™. Some of Samsung CDT monitors support the Highlight feature. When using both the Highlight feature and MagicTune™ simultaneously, conflicts occur, which cause errors.
  • Page 36 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™ doesn't Have you changed Download the latest program. The program work properly.
  • Page 37 This greatly improves the user's productivity allowing him the flexibility to switch between landscape and portrait modes. The MagicRotation Software from Samsung Electronics, Inc. provides the user with a rotation feature (0, 90, 180, 270 orientation) that facilitates the optimum utilization of computer display screen, better viewing and improved user productivity.
  • Page 38 Rotate : Display will get rotated by the unit of 90 degree Rotate to 0 : Display will get rotated to 0 degree from the current angle of rotation. Rotate to 90 : Display will get rotated to 90 degree from the current angle of rotation. Downloaded from ManualMonitor.com Manuals...
  • Page 39 Rotate to 180 : Display will get rotated to 180 degree from the current angle of rotation. Rotate to 270 : Display will get rotated to 270 degree from the current angle of rotation. Downloaded from ManualMonitor.com Manuals...
  • Page 40 Hot key : Hot Keys are available by default and can be changed by user. It can be assigned by user directly with keyboard after changing the existing HotKey. User can create the hot key with the combination of Shift, Ctrl, Alt and general keys. In case only general key is pressed, it will be assigned in the form of Alt+general key.
  • Page 41 2. Check if the problem occurs with different color depths (8/16/32 bits per pixel) and different resolution modes (800 x 600, 1024 x 768). 3. Check if the problem occurs without installing MagicRotation Software. If the problem is repeating in any/all of the following scenarios then it may be the problem with your installed "Display Driver"...
  • Page 42 Rotate to 270 : Display will get rotated to 270 degree from the current angle of rotation. Hot key : Hot Keys are available by default and can be changed by user. It can be assigned by user directly with keyboard after changing the existing HotKey. User can create the hot key with the combination of Shift, Ctrl, Alt and general keys.
  • Page 43 About : It shows the version and copyright of MagicRotation program. Exit : It exits from MagicRotation program. Overview Installation Interface Troubleshooting Uninstall Uninstall The MagicRotation program can be removed only by using the "Add/Remove Programs" option of the Windows™ Control Panel. Perform the following steps to remove MagicRotation.
  • Page 44 If the problem is repeating in any/all of the following scenarios then it may be the problem with your installed "Display Driver" : In order to correct the problem you need to perform the following steps : 1. Uninstall MagicRotation Software. 2.
  • Page 45 Hot key : Hot Keys are available by default and can be changed by user. It can be assigned by user directly with keyboard after changing the existing HotKey. User can create the hot key with the combination of Shift, Ctrl, Alt and general keys. In case only general key is pressed, it will be assigned in the form of Alt+general key.
  • Page 46 6. Wait until the "Uninstall Complete" dialog box appears. 7. After uninstall restart the system to complete the uninstallation. Visit the MagicRotation website for technical support for MagicRotation, FAQs (questions and answers) and software upgrades. * Windows™ is registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation,Inc. Overview Installation Interface...
  • Page 47 Check List Before 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 section or contact your dealer. Symptom Check List Solutions No images on the...
  • Page 48 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™ doesn't Have you changed Download the latest program. The program can work properly.
  • Page 49 Visit our website and download the installation software for MagicTune™ MAC. Check the following items if there is trouble with the monitor. 1. Check if the power cord and the video cables are properly connected to the computer.
  • Page 50 This box 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;...
  • Page 51 General General Model Name SyncMaster 760BF LCD Panel Size 17" Diagonal Display area 337.92mm (H) x 270.336mm (V) Pixel Pitch 0.264mm (H) x 0.264mm (V) Type a-si TFT active matrix Synchronization Horizontal 30 ~ 81 kHz (Analog/Digital) Vertical 56 ~ 75 Hz (Analog/Digital) Display Color 16.2M Colors...
  • Page 52 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. Preset Timing Modes Downloaded from ManualMonitor.com Manuals...
  • Page 53 If the signal transferred from the computer is the same as the following Preset Timing Modes, the screen will be adjusted automatically (Exception : 640 x 480/60Hz, 720 x 400/70Hz, 800 x 600/60Hz) 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.
  • Page 54 General General Model Name SyncMaster 960BF LCD Panel Size 19" Diagonal Display area 376.32mm (H) x 301.056mm (V) Pixel Pitch 0.294mm (H) x 0.294mm (V) Type a-si TFT active matrix Synchronization Horizontal 30 ~ 81 kHz (Analog/Digital) Vertical 56 ~ 75 Hz (Analog/Digital) Display Color 16.7M Colors Resolution...
  • Page 55 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. Preset Timing Modes Downloaded from ManualMonitor.com Manuals...
  • Page 56 If the signal transferred from the computer is the same as the following Preset Timing Modes, the screen will be adjusted automatically (Exception : 640 x 480/60Hz, 720 x 400/70Hz, 800 x 600/60Hz) 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.
  • Page 57 Contact SAMSUNG WORLD-WIDE If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center. North America CANADA 1-800-SAMSUNG (7267864) http://www.samsung.com/ca MEXICO 01-800-SAMSUNG (7267864) http://www.samsung.com/mx U.S.A 1-800-SAMSUNG (7267864) http://www.samsung.com Latin America ARGENTINE 0800-333-3733 http://www.samsung.com/ar...
  • Page 58 PHILIPPINES 1800-10-SAMSUNG (7267864) http://www.samsung.com/ph SINGAPORE 1800-SAMSUNG (7267864) http://www.samsung.com/sg THAILAND 1800-29-3232, 02-689-3232 http://www.samsung.com/th 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 U.A.E 800SAMSUNG (7267864) http://www.samsung.com/mea Downloaded from ManualMonitor.com Manuals...
  • Page 59 Terms Dot Pitch The image on a monitor is composed of red, green and blue dots. The closer the dots, the higher the resolution. The distance between two dots of the same color is called the 'Dot Pitch'. Unit: mm Vertical Frequency The screen must be redrawn several times per second in order to create and display an image for the user.
  • Page 60 Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is strictly forbidden. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material.
  • Page 61: Product Information (Image Retention Free)

    PRODUCT INFORMATION (Image Retention Free) LCD Monitors and TVs may have image retention when switching from one image to another especially after displaying a stationary image for a long time. This guide is to demonstrate correct usage of LCD products in order to protect them from Image retention.
  • Page 62 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 63: Correct Disposal Of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) - Europe Only

    Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) - Europe only (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) 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.

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