SyncMaster 933HD Plus LCD TV MONITOR user manual imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. To receive more complete service, please register your product at www.samsung.com/register Model BN59-00905F_eng.indd 1 Serial No.
❑❑ Important Warranty Information Regarding Television Format Viewing NN See the warranty card for more information on warranty terms. Wide screen format LCD Displays (16:9, the aspect ratio of the screen width to height) are primarily designed to view wide screen format full-motion video. The images displayed on them should primarily be in the wide screen 16:9 ratio format, or expanded to fill the screen if your model offers this feature and the images are constantly moving.
Contents General Information Sound Control ■■Accessories.................................................. 2 ■■Viewing the Control Panel............................ 2 ■■Viewing the Connection Panel..................... 3 ■■Remote Control............................................ 4 ■■Installing Batteries in the Remote Control.... 4 ■■Configuring the Sound Menu. .................... 20 Setup ■■Configuring the Setup Menu. .....................
General Information ¦¦ Accessories Please make sure the following items are included with your LCD TV. If any items are missing, contact your dealer. Remote Control / Batteries (AAA x 2) (Not available in all locations) / Power Cord / Cleaning Cloth / User Manual / Quick Setup Guide / Warranty Card (Not available in all locations) / Cable holder / Stand Base NN The items color and shape may vary depending on the model.
¦¦ Viewing the Connection Panel [TV Rear Panel] HDMI IN ANT IN POWER R AV IN - AUDIO - L VIDEO PC IN HDMI / PC AUDIO IN NN The product color and shape may vary depending on the model. 1 ANT IN –– Connects to an antenna or cable TV system. 2 SERVICE –– Connector for service only. 3 HDMI IN –– Connects to the HDMI jack of a device with an HDMI output. NN No sound connection is needed for an HDMI to HDMI connection. 4 AV IN –– Video and audio inputs for external devices, such as a camcorder or VCR.
¦¦ Remote Control NN You can use the remote control up to a distance of about 23 feet from the TV. NN The performance of the remote control may be affected by bright light. 1 POWER:Turns the TV on and off. 2 NUMERIC BUTTONS: Press to change the channel. 3 : Press to select additional channels (digital) being broadcast by the same station. For example, to select channel ‘54-3’, press ‘54’, then press ‘-’ and ‘3’. 4 VOL / VOL : Press to increase or decrease the volume.
Connections ¦¦ Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas If your antenna has a set of leads that look like the diagram to the right, see ‘Antennas with 300 Ω Flat Twin Leads’ below. If your antenna has one lead that looks like the diagram to the right, see ‘Antennas with 75 Ω Round Leads’. If you have two antennas, see ‘Separate VHF and UHF Antennas’. Antennas with 300 Ω Flat Twin Leads 1. 2.
¦¦ Connecting Cable TV To connect to a cable TV system, follow the instructions below. ANT IN Cable without a Cable Box Plug the incoming cable into the ANT IN terminal on the back of the TV. NN Because this TV is cable-ready, you do not need a cable box to view unscrambled cable channels. Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles All Channels 1. 2. Find the cable that is connected to the ANT OUT terminal on your cable box. NN This terminal might be labeled ‘ANT OUT’, ‘VHF OUT’ or simply, ‘OUT’.
¦¦ Connecting a DVD / Blu-Ray player / Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box) via HDMI This connection can only be made if there is an HDMI Output connector on the external device.
¦¦ Connecting a DVD / Blu-Ray player / Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box) via DVI This connection can only be made if there is a DVI Output connector on the external device. TV Rear Panel DVD / Blu-Ray player / Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box) HDMI IN ANT IN R AV IN - AUDIO - L VIDEO PC IN HDMI / PC AUDIO IN 2 RCA to stereo Cable (Not supplied) 1 DVI to HDMI Cable (Not supplied) NN Each DVD / Blu-Ray player / Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box) has a different back panel configuration.
¦¦ Connecting a Camcorder Using a Video Cable TV Rear Panel HDMI IN ANT IN AV IN - AUDIO - L R VIDEO PC IN R VIDEO PC IN HDMI / PC AUDIO IN Camcorder AV IN - AUDIO - L HDMI IN HDMI / PC AUDIO IN ANT IN 2 A udio Cable (Not supplied) 1 Video Cable (Not supplied) NN Each Camcorder has a different back panel configuration. NN When connecting a Camcorder, match the color of the connection terminal to the cable.
¦¦ Connecting a PC Using the D-Sub Cable TV Rear Panel HDMI IN ANT IN PC R AV IN - AUDIO - L VIDEO PC IN HDMI / PC AUDIO IN 1 D-Sub Cable 2 Stereo Cable (Not supplied) NN When connecting a PC, match the color of the connection terminal to the cable.
Operation ¦¦ Turning the TV On and Off Press the POWER P button on the remote control. You can also use the P button on the TV. ¦¦ Plug & Play Feature When the TV is initially powered on, basic settings proceed automatically Plug & Play and subsequently. Select Language of the OSD. 1. Press the POWER P button on the remote control. Language : English r NN You can also use the P button on the TV. E Enter 2. Press the E button, then “Select Language of the OSD.” menu is automatically displayed. 3.
If you want to reset this feature... 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the E button. 2. Press the E button again to select “Plug & Play”. For further details on setting up options. NN The “Plug & Play” feature is only available in the TV mode.
¦¦ Managing Channels ❑❑ Channel List All Channels Shows all currently available channels. Added Channels Using this menu, you can add / delete or set favorite channels and use the program guide for digital broadcasts. 2 Air 4 Air 4-2 ♥ TV #8 8 Air 13 Air 13-1 ♥ TV #3 Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland Added Channels Shows all added channels. Air Zoom Select T Tools Favorite Shows all favorite channels. OO To select the favorite channels you have set up, press the FAV.
All Channels Add to Favorite / Delete from Favorite You can set channels you watch frequently as Favorite. TT Press the TOOLS button to display the Tools menu. You can also set the add to (or delete from) Favorites by selecting Tools → Add to Favorite (or Delete from Favorite). NN The ♥ symbol will be displayed and the channel will be set as a favorite. NN All favorite channels will be shown in the Favorite menu.
Picture Control ¦¦ Configuring the Picture Menu (TV / AV / HDMI ) ❑❑ Mode Picture You can select the type of picture which best corresponds to your viewing requirements. Dynamic Selects the picture for increased definition in a bright room. Standard Selects the picture for the optimum display in a normal environment.
White Balance You can adjust the color temperature for more natural picture colors. ●● R-Offset / G-Offset / B-Offset / R-Gain / G-Gain / B-Gain: You can adjust the Color ‘temperature’ in the light areas by changing the values of R, G, B. Recommended for advanced users only. ●● Reset: The previously adjusted white balance will be reset to the factory defaults. NN Changing the adjustment value will refresh the adjusted screen. Flesh Tone You can emphasize the pink ‘flesh tone’ in the picture.
NN Temporary image retention may occur when viewing a static image on the set for more than two hours. NN After selecting “Zoom1”, “Zoom2” or “Wide Fit”: Press the ◄ or ► button to select “Position”, then press the E button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to move the picture up and down. Reset: Press the ◄ or ►button to select “Reset”, then press the E button. You can initialize the setting.
¦¦ Using Your TV as a Computer (PC) Display Setting Up Your PC Software (Based on Windows XP) 1. 2. 3. 4. The Windows display-settings for a typical computer are shown below. The actual screens on your PC will probably be different, depending upon your particular version of Windows and your particular video card. However, even if your actual screens look different, the same basic set-up information will apply in almost all cases. (If not, contact your computer manufacturer or Samsung Dealer.
¦¦ Setting up the TV with your PC NN Preset: Press the SOURCE button to select PC mode. ❑❑ MagicBright : Entertain / Internet / Text / Dynamic Contrast / Custom MagicBright is a feature providing optimum viewing environment depending on the contents of the image you are watching. Currently five different modes are available: Entertain, Internet, Text, Dynamic Contrast and Custom. Each mode has its own pre-configured brightness value.
Sound Control ¦¦ Configuring the Sound Menu You can select a sound mode to suit your personal preferences. Sound ❑❑ Mode → Standard / Music / Movie / Clear Voice / Custom ❑❑ Equalizer The sound settings can be adjusted to suit your personal preference. Mode Selects the sound mode among the predefined settings.
Setup ¦¦ Configuring the Setup Menu ❑❑ Language Setup You can set the menu language. ❑❑ Time Plug & Play Language : English ► Time Game Mode : Off Clock V-Chip Setting the clock is necessary in order to use the various timer Caption features of the TV. Light Level : Off Melody : Medium OO The current time will appear every time you press the INFO button. NN If you disconnect the power cord, you have to set the clock again.
Timer 1 / Timer 2 / Timer 3 Three different on / off timer settings can be made. You must set the clock first. ●● On Time: Set the Hour, Minute, am/pm, and Activate/Inactivate. (To activate timer with the setting you’ve chosen, set to “Activate”.) ●● Off Time: Set the Hour, Minute, am/pm, and Activate/Inactivate. (To activate timer with the setting you’ve chosen, set to “Activate”.) ●● Volume: Set the required volume level. ●● Antenna: View antenna type.
V-Chip Lock → Off / On You can block rated TV Programs. TV Parental Guidelines TV Parental Guidelines You can block TV programs depending on their rating. This ALL FV V S L D Allow All function allows you to control what your children are watching. TV-Y Block All TV-Y7 ●● TV-Y: Young children / TV-Y7: Children 7 and over / TV-G: TV-G General audience / TV-PG TV-PG: Parental guidance / TV-14: Viewers 14 and over / TV-14 TV-MA: Mature audience TV-MA ●● ALL: Lock all TV ratings.
Canadian French ●● G: General ●● 8 ans+: Programming generally considered acceptable for children 8 years and over to watch on their own. ●● 13 ans+: Programming may not be suitable for children under the age of 13. ●● 16 ans+: Programming is not suitable for children under the age of 16. ●● 18 ans+: Programming restricted to adults. NN The V-Chip will automatically block any category that is ‘More restrictive’.
How to Reset the TV after the V-Chip Blocks a Channel (“Emergency Escape”) 1. If the TV is tuned to a restricted channel, the V-Chip will block it. The screen will go blank and the following message will appear: Enter your PIN, then press the E button and press the ▲ or ▼ button to temporarily disable the V-Chip Lock.
❑❑ Light Level Use to adjust the light level i.e., the brightness of the light. ❑❑ Melody → Off / Low / Medium / High A melody sound can be set to come on when the TV is powered On or Off. NN The Melody does not play. –– When no sound is output from the TV because the MUTE button has been pressed. –– When no sound is output from the TV because the volume has been reduced to minimum with the VOL – button. –– When the TV is turned off by Sleep Timer function.
¦¦ Configuring the Support Menu ❑❑ Self Diagnosis Support Picture Test Self Diagnosis ► If you think you have a picture problem, perform the picture test. Check Software Upgrade the color pattern on the screen to see if the problem still exists. HD Connection Guide ●● Yes: I f the test pattern does not appear or there is noise in the Contact Samsung test pattern, select Yes. There may be a problem with the TV. Contact Samsung’s call center for assistance.
❑❑ HD Connection Guide This menu presents the connection method that provides the optimal quality for the HD TV. Refer to this information when connecting external devices to the TV. ❑❑ Contact Samsung View this information when your TV does not work properly or when you want to upgrade the software. You can view the information regarding the call center, product and software file download method.
¦¦ Setting Up Anynet+ Application TT Press the TOOLS button to display the Tools menu. You can also display Anynet+ menu by selecting Tools → Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC). Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) ► ❑❑ Setup Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) → Off / On To use the Anynet+ Function, Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) must be set to On. NN When the Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) function is disabled, all the Anynet+ related operations are deactivated.
¦¦ Switching between Anynet+ Devices 1. 2. 3. Press the TOOLS button. Press the E button to select Anynet+ Device List (HDMI-CEC). View TV Device List Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Device List, then press the Record : DVDR E button. DVDR Menu NN Anynet+ devices connected to the TV are listed. DVDR Operation Setup NN If you cannot find a device you want, press the red button to scan for devices. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select a particular device and press U Move E Enter R Return the E button.
¦¦ Troubleshooting for Anynet+ Problem Anynet+ does not work. I want to start Anynet+. I want to exit Anynet+. The message Connecting to Anynet+ device... appears on the screen. The Anynet+ device does not play. The connected device is not displayed. The TV program cannot be recorded. The TV sound is not output through the receiver. Possible Solution ●● Check if the device is an Anynet+ device. The Anynet+ system supports Anynet+ devices only. ●● Connect only one receiver (home theater).
Installing the Software ¦¦ Installing the Device Driver NN If you install the device driver, you can set up the appropriate resolution and frequency for the product. The device driver isincluded on the CD supplied with the product. If the supplied drive file is corrupted, please visit the Samsung Electronicswebsite (www.samsung.com), and download the driver. 1. Insert the driver installation CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Click on Windows Driver. 3. Select the model of your product from the model list.
¦¦ MultiScreen MultiScreen enables you to partition multiple sections on the Monitor. ●● Installing the Software 1. Insert the installation CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Select the MultiScreen setup program. NN If the pop-up screen for the software installation does not appear on the main screen, find and double-click the MultiScreen setup file on the CD-ROM. 3. When the Installation Wizard appears, click [Next]. 4.
Appendix ¦¦ TV Monitor Self-Diagnosis NN You can check if the product is working properly using the Self-Diagnosis function. NN If a blank screen is displayed and the Power LED blinks even if the product and the PC are properly connected, perform the selfdiagnosis function according to the procedures below. 1. Turn the product and the PC off. 2. Remove the D-Sub cable from the product. 3. Turn the product on. 4. If the product is working properly, the message appears.
Problem Possible Solution Black bars on the screen. Make sure the broadcast you’re receiving is High Definition (HD). HD channels sometimes broadcast Standard Definition (SD) programming, which can cause black bars. Set your cable/satellite box to stretch or widescreen mode to eliminate the bars. Picture has a Red/Green or Pink tint. Make sure the Component cables are connected to the correct jacks. Closed Captioning not working.
¦¦ FAQ FAQ PLEASE TRY THE FOLLOWING! How can I change the frequency of the video signal? You have to change the frequency of the graphics card. How can I change the resolution? Windows XP: Change the resolution by selecting Control Panel→Appearance and Themes→Display→Settings. (For more information, refer to the User Manual of the computer or thegraphics card.) Windows ME/2000 : Change the resolution by selecting Control Panel→Appearance and Themes→Display→Settings.
¦¦ Installing the Stand 1 2 3 1. Place the front of the TV onto a soft cloth or cushion on a table. NN Align the TV bottom along the table edge. 2. Insert the Stand Connector into the Stand in the direction shown by the figure. 3. Turn the connecting screw at the bottom of the stand fully so that it is completely fixed. ¦¦ Disconnecting the Stand 1 2 1. Place the front of the TV onto a soft cloth or cushion on a table. NN Align the TV bottom along the table edge. 2.
¦¦ Wall Mount Kit Specifications (VESA) POWER ANT IN R - AUDIO AV IN - L HDMI IN VIDEO PC IN HDMI / PC AUDIO IN 75 mm (2.95 inches) Install your wall mount on a solid wall perpendicular to the 75 mm (2.95 inches) floor. When attaching to other building materials, please contact your nearest dealer. If installed on a ceiling or slanted wall, it may fall and result in severe personal injury.
¦¦ Securing the Installation Space Keep the required distances between the product and other objects (e.g. walls) to ensure proper ventilation. Failing to do so may result in fire or a problem with the product due to an increase in the internal temperature of the product. Install the product so the required distances shown in the figure are kept. NN When using a stand or wall-mount, use parts provided by Samsung Electronics only.
¦¦ Specifications Model Name 933HD Plus Screen Size Diagonal 18.5 inches (47 cm) Display area 409.8 mm (H) x 230.4 mm(V) (16.13 inches X 9.07 inches) Pixel Pitch 0.3 mm (H) x 0.3 mm (V) (0.01 inches X 0.01 inches) Display Color 16.7M Maximum Pixel Clock 85.000 MHz (Analog, Digital) Power Supply This product supports 100 – 240 V. Since the standard voltage may differ from country to country, please check the label on the back of the product.
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