Samsung Electronics Co CHB610 User Manual MANUAL
Samsung Electronics Co Ltd MANUAL
MANUAL

SyncMaster 610b
Color Monitor
Owner’s
Instructions
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3Safety Instructions
A
1Before connecting the AC power cord
to an outlet, make sure the voltage
designation on your monitor corre-
sponds to the local electrical supply.
2Never insert anything metallic into the
monitor openings. Doing so may cre-
ate the danger of electric shock.
3To avoid electric shock, never touch
the inside of the monitor. Only a quali-
fied technician should open the moni-
tor’s case.
4Never 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 are a s
where people can trip over it.
5Be sure to hold the plug, not the cord,
when disconnecting the monitor from
an electric socket.
6Openings in the monitor cabinet are
p rovided for ventilation. To pre v e n t
o v e rheating, these openings should
not be blocked or covered. 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 monitor in a bookcase or some
other enclosed space, be sure to pro-
vide adequate ventilation.
7Put your monitor in a location with
low humidity and a minimum of dust.
8Do not expose the monitor to rain or
use it near water (in kitchens, near
swimming pools, etc.). If the monitor
accidentally gets wet, unplug it and
contact an authorized dealer immedi-
ately. You can clean the monitor with
a damp cloth when necessary, but be
sure to unplug the monitor first.
9Place the monitor on a solid surf a c e
and treat it care f u l l y. The screen is
made of glass and can be damaged if
dropped, hit or scratched.
10 Locate your monitor near an easily
accessible AC outlet.
11 If your monitor does not operate nor-
mally – in part i c u l a r, if there are any
unusual sounds or smells coming
f rom it – unplug it immediately and
contact an authorized dealer or ser-
vice center.
12 High temperatures can cause pro b-
lems. Don’t use your monitor in direct
sunlight, and keep it away fro m
heaters, stoves, fireplaces, and other
sources of heat.
13 Unplug the monitor when it is going to
be left unused for an extended period
of time.
14 Unplug your monitor from the AC out-
let before any service.
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.
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Table of Contents
Safety Instructions..................................................................................................................i
Your New Monitor..................................................................................................................2
Connecting Your Monitor................................................................................................................2
Front Panel........................................................................................................................................3
Direct Access Buttons....................................................................................................................3
Operation.................................................................................................................................4
On-screen Menu System................................................................................................................4
Monitor Function Control................................................................................................................5
Brightness ..........................................................................................................................5
Contrast ..............................................................................................................................5
Horizontal Position ...........................................................................................................5
Vertical Position ................................................................................................................5
Horizontal Size...................................................................................................................5
Vertical Size........................................................................................................................5
Pincushion..........................................................................................................................5
Display Timing....................................................................................................................5
Advanced Features...........................................................................................................6
Color Temperature......................................................................................................6
Language.....................................................................................................................6
Half tone.......................................................................................................................6
Moire...................................................................................................................................6
Degauss..............................................................................................................................6
Recall...................................................................................................................................6
Geometry.............................................................................................................................6
Pinbalance...................................................................................................................6
Parallelogram..............................................................................................................6
Rotation........................................................................................................................6
V-linearity.....................................................................................................................6
Trapezoid.............................................................................................................................6
Troubleshooting......................................................................................................................7
PowerSaver.............................................................................................................................7
Specifications.........................................................................................................................8
Display Modes........................................................................................................................8
Index.........................................................................................................................................9
Regulation Information.........................................................................................................iii
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3Your New Monitor
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3
1Turn off your computer and unplug the
power cord.
2Video port
Connect the signal cable (with an
adapter if necessary) to the video port
on the back of your computer, video
board, video card, or graphics card.
3Signal cable
Connect the end of the signal cable to
your computer’s video port. If you are
using a Macintosh computer, connect
the cable to a Macintosh adapter, and
set the pins on your adapter (adapter
not included). An IBM-compatible
computer does not need an adapter.
4Power port
Connect the power cord for your
monitor to the power port on the back
of the monitor.
5Power cords
Plug the power cord for the monitor
and the power cord for your computer
into a nearby outlet.
6Turn on your computer and monitor. If
your monitor displays an image,
installation is complete.
To install the monitor driver on your PC:
1. Insert the provided diskette into the A drive.
2. Double click the “install.exe” file.
Connecting Your Monitor
Please make sure the following items are included with your monitor. If any items are miss-
ing, contact your dealer.
This manual
Power cord
Monitor & stand
Warranty card
(not available in all locations)
Driver installation diskette
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Your New Monitor
Direct Access Buttons
Most of the adjustments you make to your monitor will be accessed through the on-screen
menu described in the next section. The Contrast and Brightness features can also be
accessed with the touch of a button on the front of your monitor.
1 With the menu off, press the or button on the front of your monitor. The but-
ton accesses the Brightness feature. The button accesses the Contrast feature.
2 Push the button to increase or the button to decrease the value of a selection.
3 Press the menu button twice to exit the on-screen menu.
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2
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1Menu button
Opens and closes the on-screemenu.
Also used to move between menus
when using the on-screen menu sys-
tem.
2The –/+ buttons
These buttons allow you to select and
adjust items using the on-screemenu.
When adjusting an item using the on-
screen menu, the ( _) button lowers
the value of the selected function.
The ( + ) button raises the value of the
selected function.
These buttons are also direct access
buttons for the Contrast and
Brightness feature controls. (See the
section on Direct Access Buttons).
3The button
This button is used with the on-screen
menu system to select a highlighted
function for adjustment.
Also used to move between menus
when using the on-screen menu sys-
tem.
4Power button
Turns the monitor on and off.
The power indicator light glows green
during normal operation.
Front Panel
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Operation
On-screen Menu System
Your monitor has an on-screen menu system, accessed by the buttons on the front of your
monitor, that allows you to adjust characteristics of the screen image. Display changes are
indicated by on-screen adjustment icons. Some functions have sub-menus.
1 Push the menu button to display the main menu.
Function icons are arranged across the top of the on-screen menu.
2 Push the or button to move through the icons.
The name of the active function will appear below the rows of function icons.
3 To select a function or open a sub-menu, push the button. The screen will dis-
play the options for adjustment. If there is a sub-menu, use the or button to
highlight the feature you want to adjust, then push the button to select it.
4 Use the and buttons to make adjustments. The increases values, the
decreases values. On-screen calibration numbers show the effect of your adjustment.
If you are in a sub-menu, use the menu button to return to the previous menu.
5Push the menu button to exit and save your changes.
Function icons
Adjustment icons
Active function
Function selection
and
Menu navigation
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Operation
Brightness
Background brightness of screen.
-decreases brightness
+increases brightness
Contrast
Contrast of screen image.
-decreases contrast
+increases contrast
Horizontal Position
Horizontal screen position.
- moves the screen left
+ moves screen right
Vertical Position
Vertical screen position.
-moves screen down
+moves screen up
Horizontal Size
Horizontal screen size.
- decreases size
+increases size
Vertical Size
Vertical screen size.
-decreases size
+increases size
Pincushion
Straightness of vertical edges.
-curves image inward
+ curves image outward
Display Timing
Monitor display settings.
-factory timing
+ user timing
Icon Monitor Function Control O n - s c r een Adjustment
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Advanced Features
Color temperature
-9300k more blue
+6500k more red
Language
- , + scroll through on-screen
language options.
Half tone
-off
+on
Moire
Correct for on-screen moire pattern.
-horizontal moire
+vertical moire
Degauss
Removes color distortion caused by
magnetic fields. Do not use more than
once in 30 minutes.
Recall
Returns monitor to original settings.
- no
+ yes
Geometry
Pinbalance
-curves vertical lines to left
+curves vertical lines to right
Parallelogram
-skews screen image left
+skews screen image right
Rotation
-rotates entire screen right
+rotates entire screen left
V-linearity
-compresses image at top of screen
+compresses image at bottom of screen
Trapezoid
Width of top and bottom of screen.
-widens top of screen
+ widens bottom of screen
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1.
2.
Icon Monitor Function Control O n - s c reen Adjustment
1.
2.
Operation
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Troubleshooting
PowerSaver
Before calling for service, check the information in this section to see if you can solve the
problem 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.
“Check Signal Cable” appears.
• Check the signal cable connection between the computer and the monitor.
The screen image is too light or too dark.
• Adjust the brightness or contrast settings.
The screen image is too large or too small.
• Adjust the size settings.
The colors are distorted with dark or shadowed areas.
• Activate the degauss feature.
• Adjust the color temperature.
The power indicator light is blinking green.
• The monitor is using its power management system.
You need the monitor driver software.
• You can download the driver from the internet at http : //www.sec.samsung.co.kr .
This monitor has a built-in power management system called PowerSaver. This system
saves energy by switching your monitor into a low-power mode when it has not been used
for a certain amount of time. The monitor automatically returns to normal operation when
you move the computer's mouse or press a key on the keyboard. For energy conservation,
turn your monitor OFF when it is not needed, or when leaving it unattended for long periods.
The PowerSaver system operates with a VESA DPMS compliant video card installed in your
computer. Use a software utility installed on your computer to set up this feature.
Power Saving function mode EPA/NUTEK
State Normal Standby mode Suspend mode Power-off Mode
Operation Position A1 Position A2
Power Green Green Blinking Green Blinking Green Blinking
Indicator (0.5 sec interval) (0.5 sec interval) (1 sec interval)
Power 15W (nominal) Less than 15W Less than 5W
Consumption 80W (maximum)
70W (nominal)
NOTE: This monitor is EPA ENERGY STAR®compliant and NUTEK compliant when used
with a computer equipped with VESADPMS functionality.
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Models: Sync Master 610b
•16” (40 cm) conventional type (38 cm viewable)
•90° deflection •0.28mm dot pitch
•Silica Coated with anti-electrostatic propertie
•Medium-short persistence phosphor
•Horizontal: 30-70 kHz
•Vertical: 50 Hz-160 Hz
•Unlimited
•1280 dots • 1024 lines
•Horizontal: 290.0 ± 4 mm
•Vertical: 217.5 ± 4 mm
•Analog: .7Vpp positive at 75 ohms
•Separate Sync: TTL level, positive or negative
• 110 MHz
•AC 100-240 Volt ± 10%, 60 Hz/50 Hz ± 3 Hz
•80 watt maximum
•U n i t : 395 x 425 x 401.4mm/14.8 kg
•Carton: 513 x 548 x 527.0mm/16.8kg
•Operating temperature: 32°-104°F (0°-40°C)
•Humidity: 10%-80%
•Storage temperature: -4°-113°F (-20°-45°C)
•Humidity: 5%-95%
Display Mode Horizontal Vertical Pixel Sync
Frequency Frequency Clock Polarity
(kHz) (Hz) (MHz) (H/V)
IBM, VGA2, 720 x 400 31.469 70.087 28.322 – / +
IBM, VGA3, 640 x 480 31.469 59.940 25.175 – / –
VESA, 640 x 480 37.500 75.000 31.500 – / –
VESA, 640 x 480 43.269 85.008 36.000 – / –
VESA, 800 x 600 46.875 75.000 49.500 + / +
VESA, 800 x 600 53.674 85.061 56.250 + / +
VESA, 1024 x 768 60.023 75.029 78.750 + / +
VESA, 1024 x 768 68.677 84.997 94.500 + / +
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3Specifications
Specifications
Picture Tube
Synchronization
Display Color
Maximum Resolution
Active Display
Input Signal, Terminated
Maximum Pixel Clock
Power Supply
Power Consumption
Dimensions/Weight
(WxDxH)
Environmental
Considerations
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Display Modes
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Index
A
Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Advanced features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
B
Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Button, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Buttons, + / – . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
C
Color temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Connecting your monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
D
Degauss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Direct access buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Display modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Display timing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Driver diskette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Driver installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
F
FCC information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i i i
Front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
G
Geometry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
H
Half tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Horizontal position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Horizontal size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
I
IC compliance notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i i i
I n s t a l l a t i o n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
L
Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
M
Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Menu button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Moire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Monitor function control . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5, 6
MPR II compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i i i
N
Notice de conformité IC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i i i
O
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
On-screen menu system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
P
Parallelogram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Pinbalance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Pincushion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Power button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Power cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Power indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Power port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
PowerSaver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
R
Recall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Regulation information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i i i
S
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i
Signal cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Sub-menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3, 4
T
Table of contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Trapezoid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
V
Vertical position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Vertical size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Video port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
V-linearity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
W
Warranty card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Y
Your new monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
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3Regulation Information
FCC Information
User Instructions
The Federal Communications Commission Radio
Frequency Interference Statement includes the follow-
ing warning:
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pur-
suant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harm-
ful interference in a residential installation. This equip-
ment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference 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 encour-
aged 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 dif-
ferent from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV techni-
cian for help.
User Information
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
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.
Warning
User must use shielded signal interface cables to main-
tain FCC compliance for the product.
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 conve-
nience outlet is the same as the monitor and that the
ampere rating of the computer convenience outlet is
equal to or exceeds the monitor voltage rating.
For 120 Volt applications, use only UL Listed detachable
power cord with NEMA configuration 5-15P type (paral-
lel blades) plug cap. For 240 Volt applications use only UL
Listed Detachable power supply cord with NEMA config-
uration 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.
Notice de Conformité IC
Cet appareil numérique de classe B respecte toutes les
exigences du Règlemont ICES-003 sur les équipements
produisant des interférences au Canada.
MPR II Compliance
This monitor complies with SWEDAC (MPR II) recom-
mendations for reduced electric and magnetic fields.
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U.S.A. :
Samsung Electronics America (SEA)
One Samsung Place
Ledgewood, NJ 07852
Tel. : 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864)
Fax-on-Demand for product information :
1-800-229-2239
CANADA :
Samsung Electronics Canada Inc.
7037 Financial Drive
Mississauga, Ontario L5N 6R3
Tel. : 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864)
Fax. : (905) 542-1199
GERMANY :
Samsung Electronics GmbH Samsung-Haus
Am Kronberger Hang 6/65824 Schwalbach/Ts.
Tel. : 06196-66-1134
Fax. : 06196-66-1133
AUSTRALIA :
Samsung Electronics Australia Pty Ltd.
Unit G, 10-16 South Street,
Rydalmere, N.S.W. 2116
P.O. BOX 368
Tel. : (02) 638 5200
ITALIA :
Samsung Electronics Italia SpA
Via C. Donat Cattin,
5-20063 Cernusco sul Naviglio (Mi)
Tel. : 167-010740
PANAMA :
Servicios Samsung (Zona Libre), S.A.
50 and 61 Streets Sta, Cecilia
Bdl. Don Camilo, Panama City
Tel. : (507) 264-0195 or 269-5571
Fax : (507) 269-5568
MEXICO :
Samsung Electronics Mexico, S.A.
DE C. V. Mina No. 200, Esq. Gavilan
Col. Guadalupe Del Moral Iztapalapa,
Mexico, D.F. C.P. 09300
Tel.: (525) 686-0800
Fax : (525) 686-5094
ESPAÑA :
Samsung Electrónics Comercial Ibérica, S.A.
Ciencies, 55-65 (Polígono Pedrosa) 08908
Hospitalet de Llobregat (Barcelona)
Tel. : (93) 261 67 00
Fax. : (93) 261 67 50
UK :
Samsung Electronics (UK) Ltd.
Samsung House, 225 Hook Rise South
Surbiton, Surrey KT6 7LD
Tel. : (0181) 391 0168
Fax. : (0181) 397 9949
<European Service Center & National Service>
Stafford Park 12 Telford, Shropshire, TF3 3BJ
Tel. : (01952) 292 262
Fax. : (01952) 292 033
THAILAND :
Samsung Service Center
729-729/1 JSP Tower Rachadapisek RD.,
Bangpongpang, Yannawa, Bangkok 10120
Tel : (662) 2954508-14
Fax : (662) 2954267
SOUTH AFRICA :
Samsung Electronics South Africa
Somerset Office Park 5 Libertas Road
Bryanston, South Africa
Tel : (27)-11-463-5678
Fax : (27)-11-463-5215
BRASIL :
Samsung Eletrônica da Amazonia Ltda.
R. Prof. Manoelito de Ornellas, 303-2ºAndar
Chácara Sto. Antônio • cep : 04719-040
São Paulo • SP
Tel. : (011) 541-8500
Fax : (011) 523-3995, 522-0726
Printed on recyclable paperCODE NO. : BH68-6????A ( Rev. 0.1 )
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