Gemine-basic 8/20/98 11:48 AM Page i Color Monitor Owners Instructions Gemine-basic 8/20/98 11:48 AM Page ii C A U T I O N 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. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the products enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. Unpacking your Monitor Please make sure the following items are included with your computer monitor:
This Manual Signal Cable Warranty Card Monitor and Stand Power Cable ii Gemine-basic 8/20/98 11:48 AM Page 1 Table of Contents Preface: Safety Information . 2 Chapter One: Overview of Your Monitor 3 Front Panel.....................................................................................3 Rear Panel......................................................................................4 Chapter Two: Installation . 5 Connecting Your Monitor to a Computer ..................................5 Chapter Three: Adjusting Your Monitor . 6 Overview ........................................................................................6 Brightness......................................................................................6 Contrast ..........................................................................................6 Direct Access Features...............................................................7 Position....................................................................................7 Size...........................................................................................7 Pincushion/Trapezoid............................................................7 Parallel/Rotation ....................................................................8 Menu Features..............................................................................8 Color temperature .................................................................8 Color Control...........................................................................9 Degauss...................................................................................9 Recall.....................................................................................10 Menu Position ......................................................................10 Menu Duration .....................................................................11 Pinbalance............................................................................11 Clear Moire...........................................................................11 Language ..............................................................................12 Display Timing ......................................................................12 Video Input Level .................................................................12 Sync. Input Type...................................................................13 Exit..........................................................................................13 PowerSaver.................................................................................14 Troubleshooting ..........................................................................15 A p p e n d i x . 1 6 Specifications..............................................................................16 Pin Assignments .........................................................................17 Display Modes Timing Chart .....................................................18 FCC Information...........................................................................19 IC Compliance Notice ................................................................20 Index . 21 1 Gemine-basic 8/20/98 11:48 AM Page 2 Preface: Safety Information Please read and follow these instruc-
tions when connecting and using your computer monitor. 1 Before connecting the AC power cord to an outlet, make sure the voltage designation on your moni-
tor corresponds to the local elec-
trical supply. 2 Never insert anything metallic into the monitor openings. Doing so may create the danger of electric shock. 3 To avoid electric shock, never touch the inside of the monitor. Only a qualified technician should open the monitors case. 4 Never use your monitor if the power cord has been damaged. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord, and keep the cord away from where people could trip over it. cord, when disconnecting the monitor from an electric socket. 5 Be sure to hold the plug, not the 6 Openings in the monitor cabinet are provided for ventilation. To prevent overheating, these open-
ings should not be blocked or cov-
ered. 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 moni-
tor in a bookcase or some other enclosed space, be sure to pro-
vide adequate ventilation. 2 7 Put your monitor in a location with low humidity and a minimum of dust. Avoid places like damp basements or dusty hallways. 8 Do not expose the monitor to rain or use it near water (in kitchens, next to swimming pools, etc.). If the monitor accidentally gets wet, unplug it and contact an autho-
rized dealer immediately. You can clean the monitor with a damp cloth when necessary, but be sure to unplug the monitor first. 9 Place the monitor on a solid sur-
face and treat it carefully. The screen is made of glass and can be damaged if dropped or sharply hit. accessible AC outlet. 10 Locate your monitor near an easily 11 If your monitor does not operate normally in particular, if there are any unusual sounds or smells coming from it unplug it immedi-
ately and contact an authorized dealer or service center. 12 High temperatures can cause problems. Dont use your monitor in direct sunlight, and keep it away from heaters, stoves, fireplaces, and other sources of heat. going to be left unused for an extended period of time. 13 Unplug the monitor when it is 14 Unplug your monitor from the AC outlet before any service. Gemine-basic 8/20/98 11:48 AM Page 3 Chapter One: Overview of Your Monitor 1 2 3 4 5 6 Front Panel 1 2 3 s 4
, button Use this button to adjust the position or size.
, button Use this button to adjust the pincushion/trapezoid or parallel/rotation.
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,$ , % buttons Use these buttons to choose or adjust items in the on-screen display.
, MENU button Use this button to activate the on-screen display, to enter a selection in the on-screen display, or to exit the on-screen displays. 5 Power indicator 6 Power button This light glows green during normal operation, and blinks amber once as your adjustments are saved. Use this button to turn the monitor on and off. 3 Gemine-basic 8/20/98 11:48 AM Page 4 Chapter One: Overview of Your Monitor 1 2 Rear Panel 1 Power port 2 Signal port Connect the power cable here. Connect your signal cable here. 4 Gemine-basic 8/20/98 11:48 AM Page 5 Chapter Two: Installation 6 2 Connecting Your Monitor to a Computer its power cord. 1 Turn off your computer and unplug 2 Connect the signal cable to the 3 If you are using a Macintosh com-
signal port on the back of your monitor. puter, connect the other end of the signal cable to a Macintosh adapter. (The adapter is not includ-
ed with your monitor. Contact your dealer for more information.) If you are using an IBM-compatible com-
puter, skip to step 5. 4 Follow the instructions included with your adapter to set the pins on your adapter, if necessary. 35 7 5 Connect the signal cable (with the adapter if necessary) to the video port on the back of your computer. This port might be directly attached to your computer, or it might be part of a video board, video card, or graphics card. monitor to the power port on the back of the monitor. 6 Connect the power cord for your 7 Plug the power cords of your com-
8 Turn on your computer and mon-
puter and your monitor into a near-
by outlet. itor. If your monitor displays an image, installation is complete. 5 Gemine-basic 8/20/98 11:48 AM Page 6 Chapter Three: Adjusting Your Monitor Overview Your 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 menu, which shows you the monitors settings and allows you to change those settings 1 2 1 Brightness This feature will adjust the overall brightness of the display image. Push the s button to increase the brightness or the t button to decrease the bright-
ness. 2 Contrast This feature will adjust the monitors contrast. Push the % button to increase the contrast or the $ but-
ton to decrease the contrast. 6 Gemine-basic 8/20/98 11:48 AM Page 7 Chapter Three: Adjusting Your Monitor Direct-Access Features The features described on this page can be accessed quickly, at the touch of one button. Once you have adjust-
ed one of these features, push the button once or twice to turn off the display. Position Follow these instructions to change the position of the monitors entire display. button. The position display will appear. 1 With the menu off, push the 2 Use the s and t buttons to change the vertical position of the monitors entire display; use the $
and % buttons to change the horizontal position of the monitors entire display. Size Follow these instructions to change the size of the moni-
tors entire display. size display will appear. 1 With the menu off, push the 2 Push the s or t buttons to change the vertical size of the monitors display; push the $ or % buttons to change the horizontal size of the monitors display. button twice. The Pincushion/Trapezoid Adjust the pincushion setting when the sides of the dis-
play are bowed in or bowed out; adjust the trapezoid set-
ting when the top or bottom of the display is too large or too small. Pincushion/Trapezoid display will appear. 1 With the menu off, push the 2 Use the $ button or % button to adjust the pincush-
button to adjust button. The button or t ion setting; use the s the trapezoid setting. 7 Gemine-basic 8/20/98 11:48 AM Page 8 Chapter Three: Adjusting Your Monitor Parallel/Rotation Adjust the parallelogram setting when the display is lean-
ing left or right; adjust the rotation setting when the entire display is tilted left or right. The parallelogram/rotation display will appear. 1 With the menu off, push the 2 Use the $ button or % button to adjust the parallel button to adjust the button twice. button or t setting; use the s rotation setting. Menu Features The following features can all be accessed using your monitors on-screen menu system. Follow the instructions below to adjust the features. Once you are finished making adjustments to a feature, push the MENU button to return to the Main Menu, then push MENU again to turn off the menu. Color Temperature Follow these steps to change the color temperature set-
ting. Color temperature is a measure of the warmth of the image colors.
$ button or % button until the Color Temperature screen is displayed. 1 With the menu off, push the MENU button. Push the 2 Push the 3 Use the $ button or % button to adjust the color temperature. Use the s select User color or Factory color. adjustment screen will appear. button. The color temperature button or t button to 8 Gemine-basic 8/20/98 11:48 AM Page 9 Chapter Three: Adjusting Your Monitor Color Control You can change the settings of the saturation and hue of the monitors display.
$ button or % button until the Color Control screen is displayed. 1 With the menu off, push the MENU button. Push the 2 Push the 3 Use the $ button or % button to adjust the satura-
button. The color control adjust screen will appear. button or t button to tion setting; use the s adjust the hue. Degauss The Degauss feature will remove color impurities caused by magnetic fields. Do not use the Degauss feature more than once within a 30-minute period. button. The monitor will execute the
$ button or % button until the Degauss screen is displayed. 1 With the menu off, push the MENU button. Push the 2 Push the 3 After a few seconds, the degauss main menu will degauss function, then display the degaussing screen. appear. Note: The monitor may buzz momentarily, the image colors may change and the image will jiggle for a few seconds. These effects are normal. 9 Gemine-basic 8/20/98 11:48 AM Page 10 Chapter Three: Adjusting Your Monitor Recall Use the recall feature to reset these monitor settings to their original levels: position, size, pincushion, trapezoid, parallel-
ogram, pinbalance, rotation, and clear moire . appear.
$ button or % button until the Recall screen is displayed. 1 With the menu off, push the MENU button. Push the 2 Push the 3 Push the $ button to select YES. If you dont want button. The recall select screen will to reset the monitor, use the % button to select NO. NOTE: If you have selected YES, all settings listed above will be reset. All other settings will remain the same. CAUTION: This operation resets all of the data in the user memory area for the current timing signal. Menu Position You can change the position where the menu appears on your monitor.
$ button or % button until the Menu Position screen is displayed 1 With the menu off, push the MENU button. Push the 2 Push the 3 Use the s button. The menu position adjustment
,$ or % buttons to place the menu in the position you prefer. screen will appear.
,t 10 Gemine-basic 8/20/98 11:48 AM Page 11 Chapter Three: Adjusting Your Monitor Menu Duration The menu will automatically turn off if no adjustments are made for a certain time period. You can set the amount of time the menu will wait before it turns off.
$ button or % button until the Menu Duration screen is displayed. 1 With the menu off, push the MENU button. Push the 2 Push the 3 Use the $ or % buttons to select 3, 7, 10, 20, or 50 button. The menu duration selection screen will appear. seconds. Pinbalance Adjust the pinbalance setting when the sides of the dis-
play are bowed towards the left or right.
$ button or % button until the Pinbalance screen is displayed. 1 With the menu off, push the MENU button. Push the 2 Push the 3 Use the $ button or % button to adjust the pinbal-
button. The pinbalance adjustment screen will appear. ance setting. Clear Moire A moire pattern can appear on your screen, looking like a series of concentric circles or arcs. To eliminate this pattern, adjust the clear moire.
$ button or % button until the Clear Moire screen is displayed. 1 With the menu off, push the MENU button. Push the 2 Push the 3 Use the s button. The clear moire adjustment
, $ or %buttons to adjust moire is screen will appear. cleared.
, t 11 Gemine-basic 8/20/98 11:48 AM Page 12 Chapter Three: Adjusting Your Monitor Language Follow these steps to change the language used in the menu. This adjustment only changes the language of the monitors menu; it does not change the language of any other software.
$ button or % button until the 7 Languages screen is displayed. 1 With the menu off, push the MENU button. Push the 2 Push the 3 Use the s button. The language selection screen button or t button to select the lan-
guage you would like to use. will appear. Display Timing This screen displays the settings that are available to your monitor. This screen only displays this information;
you cannot select a new setting.
$ button or % button until the Display Timing screen is displayed. 1 With the menu off, push the MENU button. Push the 2 Push the 3 Use the s button. The Factory Timing screen will button or t button to display the user and factory timing. appear. Video Input Level This feature will select the video signal level.
$ button or % button until the Video Input Level screen is displayed. 1 With the menu off, push the MENU button. Push the 2 Push the button. The video input level select screen will appear. 12 Gemine-basic 8/20/98 11:48 AM Page 13 Chapter Three: Adjusting Your Monitor 3 Use the $ or % buttons to select 0.7V or 1.0V. NOTE: Some video cards use video singals higher than 1.0V which causes the display to be very bright. For those video cards should be selected 1.0V. Sync. Input Type Use this menu to set your monitor to the correct type of synchronization. Select Separateif the computer is sending a separate synchronization signal. Select Sync. On Green if the computer expects the monitor to syn-
chronize with the green signal it sends. Refer to your computer or video card users manual to determine the correct setting.
$ button or % button until the Sync. Input Type screen is displayed. 1 With the menu off, push the MENU button. Push the 2 Push the 3 Use the s button or t or Sync. On Green. button. The sync input type selection button to select Separate screen will appear. Exit Once you are finished making adjustments to a feature, use this menu to turn off the menu. ture, push the MENU button. 1 Once you are finished making adjustments to a fea-
2 Push the $ button or % button until the Exit 3 Push the MENU button to turn off the menu. screen is displayed. 13 Gemine-basic 8/20/98 11:48 AM Page 14 Chapter Three: Adjusting Your Monitor PowerSaver This monitor has a built-in power management system called PowerSaver. This system saves energy by switch-
ing your monitor into a low-power mode when it has not been used for a certain amount of time. The available modes are On, Standby, Suspend, and Off. This system operates with a VESA DPMS compliant video card installed in your computer. You use a software utility installed on your computer to set up this feature. See the table below for details. Power Saving function mode EPA/NUTEK Standby mode Suspend mode /
Position A1 Power-off Mode /
Position A2 Inactive Active Blanked Amber Active Inactive Blanked Amber/Green Blinking Inactive Inactive Blanked Amber Blinking State Normal Operation Horizontal Sync Active Active Vertical Sync Video Active Power Indicator Green Power Consumption 160W (max.) 140W (nominal) 80W (nominal) Less than 15W Less than 5W NOTE: This monitor automatically returns to normal oper-
ation when horizontal and vertical sync return. This occurs when you move the computer's mouse or press a key on the keyboard. This monitor is EPA ENERGY STAR compliant and NUTEK compliant when used with a computer equipped with VESA DPMS functionality. For energy conservation, turn your monitor OFF when it is not needed, or when leaving it unattended for long periods. 14 Gemine-basic 8/20/98 11:48 AM Page 15 Chapter Three: Adjusting Your Monitor Troubleshooting 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 warranty card, the phone number on the back cover of this manual, or contact your dealer. There is no screen image. Check to see that both the monitor and the computer are plugged in and turned on. Image area is lightened but No image appears. Check the signal cable connection between the computer and the monitor. The image is too light or too dark. Adjust the Brightness or Contrast settings. The image is too large or too small. Adjust the Size settings. The colors are distorted with dark or shadowed areas. Activate the Degauss feature. The power indicator is amber, amber/green, or blinking. The monitor is using its power management system. Check the power management utility on your computer. 15 Gemine-basic 8/20/98 11:48 AM Page 16 Appendix Specifications Picture Tube 48.2 cm (19") Full square type [45.7cm (18.0") viewable]
Flat face, 100 deflection 0.25 Dot pitch Anti-reflection coating with anti-electrostatic properties Medium-short persistence phosphor Synchronization Horizontal: 30 kHz to 96 kHz (automatic) Vertical: 50 Hz to 160 Hz (automatic) Display Color Unlimited colors Maximum Resolution Horizontal: 1600 dots Vertical: 1200 lines Active Display Input Signal,Terminated Horizontal: 350 3 mm ( 13.78 0.12 )( 4:3 ) 328 3 mm ( 12.91 0.12 )( 5:4 ) Vertical: 262.5 3 mm ( 10.33 0.12 )
(Active display size is dependent upon signal timing) Video signal: Analog 0.714 Vpp positive at 75 W Separate sync: TTL Level, positive or negative Composite sync: TTL Level, positive or negative Sync-on-Green: Composite sync 0.286 Vpp negative
( Video 0.714 Vpp positive ) Maximum Pixel Clock 207 MHz Power Supply AC 100-240 Volt 10%, 60 Hz/50 Hz 3 Hz Power Consumption 160 Watt maximum Dimensions/Weight Unit:
460 x 407 x 465.8 mm ; 21.2 kg 18.1 x 16.0 x 18.3 inch (W x D x H); 46.7 lbs Carton: 580 x 510 x 566 mm; 23.5 kg 22.8 x 20.1 x 22.3 inch (W x D x H); 51.8 lbs
(All measurements are approximate.) Environmental Considerations Operating Temperature: 32F to 104F (0C to 40C) Humidity: 10% to 80%
Storage Temperature: -4F to 113F (-20C to 45C) Humidity: 5% to 95%
NOTE: Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice. 16 Gemine-basic 8/20/98 11:48 AM Page 17 Appendix Pin Assignments Sync Type Pin No. 15-Pin Side of the Signal Cable
(Figure 1) Composite Separate Sync on Green Red Green+Sync Blue GND DDC Return GND-R GND-G GND-B Reserved Red Green Blue GND DDC Return GND-R GND-G GND-B Reserved Red Green Blue GND DDC Return GND-R GND-G GND-B Reserved GND-Sync/Self-Raster GND-Sync/Self-Raster GND-Sync/Self-Raster GND DDC Data H-Sync V-Sync DDC Clock GND DDC Data H/V-Sync Not Used DDC Clock GND DDC Data Not Used Not Used DDC Clock 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Cable Adapter
(Figure 2) Apple MAC II GND-R Red H/V Sync Sense 0 Green GND-G Sense 1 Reserved Blue Sense 2 GND V-Sync GND-B GND H-Sync 17 Gemine-basic 8/20/98 11:48 AM Page 18 Appendix BNC Connectors PIN ASSIGNMENT SIGNALS SYNC-ON-GREEN COMPOSITE SYNC SEPARATE SYNC R G B H / V V RED GREEN + SYNC BLUE NC NC RED GREEN BLUE H/V COMP. SYNC NC RED GREEN BLUE H-SYNC V-SYNC NC = No Connection Display Modes Timing Chart Display Mode Horizontal Vertical Frequency (kHz) Frequency (Hz) Pixel Clock (MHz) IBM, VGA2, 720 x 400 IBM, VGA3, 640 x 480 VESA, 640 x 480 VESA, 800 x 600 VESA, 1024 x 768 VESA, 1024 x 768 VESA, 1280 x 1024 VESA, 1280 x 1024 VESA, 1600 x 1200 MAC 1152 x 870 18 31.469 31.469 43.269 53.674 68.677 81.400 79.976 91.146 93.750 68.681 70.087 59.940 85.008 85.061 84.997 100.000 75.025 85.024 75.000 75.062 28.322 25.175 36.000 56.250 94.500 113.309 135.000 157.500 202.500 100.000 Sync Polarity
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Gemine-basic 8/20/98 11:48 AM Page 19 Chapter Three: Adjusting Your Monitor FCC Information User Instructions The Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement includes the following warning:
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment gener-
ates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful inter-
ference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television receptions, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. User Information Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsi-
ble for compliance could void the users authority to operate the equip-
ment. If necessary, consult your dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions. You may find the booklet called How to Identify and Resolve Radio/TV Interference Problems helpful. This booklet was prepared by the Federal Communications Commission. It is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402, Stock Number 004-000-00345-4. 19 Gemine-basic 8/20/98 11:48 AM Page 20 Appendix Warning User must use shielded signal interface cables to maintain FCC compli-
ance for the product. Declaration of conformity for products Marked with FCC Logo This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. The party responsible for product compliance :
SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD QA Lab of Samsung America 85 West Tasman Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA Tel) 408-544-5124 Fax) 408-544-5191 Provided with this monitor is a detachable power supply cord with IEC320 style terminations. It may be suitable for connection to any UL Listed personal computer with similar configuration. Before making the connection, make sure the voltage rating of the computer convenience outlet is the same as the monitor and that the ampere rating of the com-
puter convenience outlet is equal to or exceeds the monitor voltage rat-
ing. For 120 Volt applications, use only UL Listed Detachable Power cord with NEMA configuration 5-15P type (parallel blades) plug cap. For 240 Volt applications use only UL Listed Detachable power supply cord with NEMA configuration 6015P type (tandem blades) plug cap. IC Compliance Notice This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations of ICES-003. 20 Gemine-basic 8/20/98 11:48 AM Page 21 Index s t buttons . 3
$ % buttons . 3 A Adapter . 5 B Brightness . 6 C Clear moire . 11 Color control . 9 Color temperature . 8 Contrast . 6 D Degauss . 9 Display Modes Timing Chart . 17 Display Timing . 12 Duration, menu . 11 E EXIT . 13 F FCC Information . 18 Front panel . 3 I IC Compliance Notice . 20 Installation . 5 L Language . 12 M Macintosh . 5 Manual . ii Menu . 10 Menu duration . 11 Menu position . 10 P Parallelogram . 8 Pin assignments . 17 Pinbalance . 11 Pincushion . 7 Position . 7 Position, menu . 10 Power button . 3 Power cable . ii Power indicator . 3 Power port . 4 PowerSaver . 14 R Rear panel . 4 Recall . 10 Rotation . 8 S Safety . 2 Saturation . 9 Signal cable . ii Signal port . 4 Size . 7 Specifications . 16 Stand . ii Sync. Input Type . 13 T Table of contents . 1 Trapezoid . 7 Troubleshooting . 15 V Video Input Level . 12 W Warranty Card . ii 21