HMDA420 - Monitor SONY - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL HMDA420 SONY

Trinitron ^® Color Computer Display

Operating Instructions ____ GB

Mode d'emploi FR

The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your dealer regarding this product. Model No. ____ Serial No. ____

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

Dangerously high voltages are present inside the unit. Do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

INFORMATION

This product complies with Swedish National Council for Metrology (MPR) standards issued in December 1990 (MPR II) for very low frequency (VLF) and extremely low frequency (ELF).

INFORMATION

As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.

Table of Contents

Precautions....4

Identifying parts and controls 5

Setup....6

Step 1: Connect your monitor to your computer ..... 6

Step 2: Connect the power cord....6

Step 3: Turn on the monitor and computer ..... 6

Connecting Universal Serial Bus (USB) compliant peripherals .... 7

Selecting the on-screen menu language

(LANGUAGE/INFORMATION) 7

Customizing Your Monitor....8

Navigating the menu....8

Adjusting the brightness and contrast. 9

Adjusting the picture quality (PICTURE EFFECT) 9

Adjusting the centering of the picture (CENTER) ..... 10

Adjusting the size of the picture (SIZE) 10

Enlarging or reducing the picture (ZOOM) 10

Adjusting the shape of the picture (GEOMETRY) 10

Adjusting the convergence (CONVERGENCE) 10

Adjusting the color of the picture (COLOR) 11

Additional settings (SCREEN) 11

Resetting the adjustments (RESET)....11

Technical Features ....12

Preset and user modes....12

Power saving function....12

Troubleshooting....12

If thin lines appear on your screen (damper wires)....12

On-screen messages 12

Trouble symptoms and remedies 13

Self-diagnosis function 15

Specifications....15

Appendix....i

Preset mode timing table ....i

- Trinitron ^1 is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation.

• Macintosh is a trademark licensed to Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S.A. and other countries.

- Windows ^-1 and MS-DOS are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.

- IBM PC/AT and VGA are registered trademarks of IBM Corporation of the U.S.A.

- VESA and DDC ^-1 are trademarks of the Video Electronics Standard Association.

• ENERGY STAR is a U.S. registered mark.

- All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

- Furthermore, “[]” and “[]” are not mentioned in each case in this manual.

Precautions

Warning on power connections

- Use the supplied power cord. If you use a different power cord, be sure that it is compatible with your local power supply.

For the customers in the UK

If you use the monitor in the UK, be sure to use the supplied UK power cable.

Example of plug types

for 100 to 120 V AC for 200 to 240 V AC for 240 V AC only

• Before disconnecting the power cord, wait at least 30 seconds after turning off the power to allow the static electricity on the screen's surface to discharge.
  • After the power is turned on, the screen is demagnetized (degaussed) for about 5 seconds. This generates a strong magnetic field around the screen which may affect data stored on magnetic tapes and disks placed near the monitor. Be sure to keep magnetic recording equipment, tapes, and disks away from the monitor.

The equipment should be installed near an easily accessible outlet.

Installation

Do not install the monitor in the following places:

• on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.) or near materials (curtains, draperies, etc.) that may block the ventilation holes
• near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts, or in a place subject to direct sunlight
  • in a place subject to severe temperature changes
  • in a place subject to mechanical vibration or shock
  • on an unstable surface
• near equipment which generates magnetism, such as a transformer or high voltage power lines
• near or on an electrically charged metal surface

Maintenance

• Clean the screen with a soft cloth. If you use a glass cleaning liquid, do not use any type of cleaner containing an anti-static solution or similar additive as this may scratch the screen's coating.
• Do not rub, touch, or tap the surface of the screen with sharp or abrasive items such as a ballpoint pen or screwdriver. This type of contact may result in a scratched picture tube.
• Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent, such as alcohol or benzene.

Transportation

When you transport this monitor for repair or shipment, use the original carton and packing materials.

Use of the stand

Insert the supplied stand into the groove to adjust the angle of the monitor. You can use the stand in either the vertical or horizontal position. If you do not need the stand for this purpose, you can use it as a convenient CD rack.

Technical line drawings of car interior components including dashboard, brush, and seat cover (no text or symbols)

Identifying parts and controls

See the pages in parentheses for further details.

Diagram showing two labeled components (1 and 2) connected by a line with circular symbols, likely representing a mechanical or electrical component.

1 Control button (page 9)

The control button is used to display the menu and make adjustments to the monitor, including brightness and contrast adjustments.

② ① (power) switch and indicator (pages 6, 12, 15)

This button turns the monitor on and off. The power indicator lights up in green when the monitor is turned on, and either flashes in green and orange, or lights up in orange when the monitor is in power saving mode.

③ AC IN connector (page 6)

This connector provides AC power to the monitor.

RearFront

6 5 3 4 5

4 Video input connector (HD15) (page 6)

This connector inputs RGB video signals (0.700 Vp-p, positive) and sync signals.

Pin No. Signal

1	Red
2 Green
3	B	l	u	e
4 ID (Ground)
5 DDC Ground*
6 Red Ground
7 Green Ground
8 Blue Ground
9 DDC + 5V*
10 Ground
11 ID (Ground)
12 Bi-Directional Data (SDA)*
13 H. Sync
14 V. Sync
15 Data Clock (SCL)*

* DDC (Display Data Channel) is a standard of VESA.

⑤USB (universal serial bus) downstream connectors (page 7)

Use these connectors to link USB peripheral devices to the monitor.

6 USB (universal serial bus) upstream connector (page 7)

Use this connector to link the monitor to a USB compliant computer.

Setup

Before using your monitor, check that the following accessories are included in your carton:

• Power cord (1)
• USB cable (1)
• Monitor stand (1)
• Warranty card (1)
• Notes on cleaning the screen's surface (1)
  • This instruction manual (1)

Step 1: Connect your monitor to your computer

Turn off the monitor and computer before connecting.

Note

Do not touch the pins of the video cable connector as this might bend the pins.

■ Connecting to an IBM PC/AT or compatible computer

to video output IBM PC/AT or compatible computer

■ Connecting to a Macintosh or compatible computer

You will need a Macintosh adapter (not supplied).

Macintosh adapter (not supplied) Macintosh or compatible computer to video output

Step 2: Connect the power cord

With the monitor and computer switched off, first connect the power cord to the monitor, then connect it to a power outlet.

to a power outlet power cord (supplied) to AC IN

Step 3: Turn on the monitor and computer

First turn on the monitor, then turn on the computer.

The installation of your monitor is complete.

If necessary, use the monitor's controls to adjust the picture.

If no picture appears on your screen

- Check that the monitor is correctly connected to the computer.

- If NO INPUT SIGNAL appears on the screen, confirm that your computer's graphic board is completely seated in the correct bus slot.

- If you are replacing an old monitor with this model and OUT OF SCAN RANGE appears on the screen, reconnect the old monitor. Then adjust the computer's graphic board so that the horizontal frequency is between 30 – 96 kHz, and the vertical frequency is between 48 – 120 Hz.

For more information about the on-screen messages, see “Trouble symptoms and remedies” on page 13.

Setup on various OS (Operating System)

This monitor complies with the "DDC" Plug & Play standard and automatically detects all the monitor's information. No specific driver needs to be installed to the computer.

If you connect the monitor to your PC, and then boot your PC for the first time, the setup Wizard may be displayed on the screen. Click on "Next" several times according to the instructions from the Wizard until the Plug & Play Monitor is automatically selected so that you can use this monitor.

For customers using Windows NT4.0

Monitor setup in Windows NT4.0 does not use the display driver. Refer to the Windows NT4.0 instruction manual for further details on adjusting the resolution, refresh rate, and number of colors.

Connecting Universal Serial Bus (USB) compliant peripherals

Your monitor has one upstream USB connector (on the rear panel) and four downstream USB connectors (two on both the left and right sides). They provide a fast and easy way to connect USB compliant peripheral devices (such as keyboards, mice, printers and scanners) to your computer using a standardized USB cable. To use your monitor as a hub for your peripheral devices, connect the USBs as illustrated below.

Diagram of a computer monitor rear view with three labeled ports (no text or symbols present)

to USB compliant peripheral devices
to a USB compliant computer
to USB compliant peripheral devices

1 Turn on the monitor and computer.
2 Connect your computer to the square upstream connector using the supplied USB cable.

For customers using Windows

If a message appears on your screen, follow the on-screen instructions and select Generic USB Hub as the default setting.

3 Connect your USB compliant peripheral devices to the rectangular downstream •USB connectors.

Notes

• Not all computers and/or operating systems support USB configurations. Check your computer's instruction manual to see if you can connect USB devices.
• In most cases, USB driver software needs to be installed on the host computer. Refer to the peripheral device's instruction manual for further details.
• The monitor functions as a USB hub as long as the monitor is either "on" or in power saving mode.
• If you connect a keyboard or mouse to the USB connectors and then boot your computer for the first time, the peripheral devices may not function. First connect the keyboard and mouse directly to the computer and set up the USB compliant devices. Then connect them to this monitor.
• Do not lean on the monitor when plugging in the USB cables. The monitor may suddenly shift and cause injury.

Selecting the on-screen menu language (LANGUAGE/INFORMATION)

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Swedish, Russian and Japanese versions of the on-screen menus are available. The default setting is English.

1 Press the center of the control button.

See page 9 for more information on using the control button.

graph TD
    A["Sun Symbol"] --> B["Arrow Up"]
    B --> C["Arrow Down"]
    C --> D["Arrow Left"]
    D --> E["Arrow Right"]
    E --> F["Arrow Left"]
    F --> G["Arrow Down"]
    G --> H["Arrow Left"]
    H --> I["Arrow Right"]
    I --> J["Arrow Left"]
    J --> K["Arrow Down"]
    K --> L["Arrow Left"]
    L --> M["Arrow Down"]
    M --> N["Arrow Left"]
    N --> O["Arrow Down"]
    O --> P["Arrow Left"]
    P --> Q["Arrow Down"]
    Q --> R["Arrow Left"]
    R --> S["Arrow Down"]
    S --> T["Arrow Left"]
    T --> U["Arrow Down"]
    U --> V["Arrow Left"]
    V --> W["Arrow Down"]
    W --> X["Arrow Left"]
    X --> Y["Arrow Down"]
    Y --> Z["Arrow Left"]
    Z --> AA["Arrow Down"]
    AA --> AB["Arrow Left"]
    AB --> AC["Arrow Down"]
    AC --> AD["Arrow Left"]
    AD --> AE["Arrow Down"]
    AE --> AF["Arrow Left"]
    AF --> AG["Arrow Down"]
    AG --> AH["Arrow Left"]
    AH --> AI["Arrow Down"]
    AI --> AJ["Arrow Left"]
    AJ --> AK["Arrow Down"]
    AK --> AL["Arrow Left"]
    AL --> AM["Arrow Down"]
    AM --> AN["Arrow Left"]
    AN --> AO["Arrow Down"]
    AO --> AP["Arrow Left"]
    AP --> AQ["Arrow Down"]
    AQ --> AR["Arrow Left"]
    AR --> AS["Arrow Down"]
    AS --> AT["Arrow Left"]
    AT --> AU["Arrow Down"]
    AU --> AV["Arrow Left"]
    AV --> AW["Arrow Down"]
    AW --> AX["Arrow Left"]
    AX --> AY["Arrow Down"]
    AY --> AZ["Arrow Left"]
    AZ --> BA["Arrow Down"]
    BA --> BB["Arrow Left"]
    BB --> BC["Arrow Down"]
    BC --> BD["Arrow Left"]
    BD --> BE["Arrow Down"]
    BE --> BF["Arrow Left"]
    BF --> BG["Arrow Down"]
    BG --> BH["Arrow Left"]
    BH --> BI["Arrow Down"]
    BI --> BJ["Arrow Left"]
    BJ --> BK["Arrow Down"]
    BK --> BL["Arrow Left"]
    BL --> BM["Arrow Down"]
    BM --> BN["Arrow Left"]
    BN --> BO["Arrow Down"]
    BO --> BP["Arrow Left"]
    BP --> BQ["Arrow Down"]
    BQ --> BR["Arrow Left"]
    BR --> BS["Arrow Down"]
    BS --> BT["Arrow Left"]
    BT --> BU["Arrow Down"]
    BU --> BV["Arrow Left"]
    BV --> BW["Arrow Down"]
    BW --> BX["Arrow Left"]
    BX --> BY["Arrow Down"]
    BY --> BZ["Arrow Left"]

MENU EXIT PICTURE EFFECT SIZE/CENTER GEOMETRY CONVERGENCE SCREEN COLOR LANGUAGE / INFORMATION RESET SELECT+

2 Move the control button ↓/↑ to highlight ☑ LANGUAGE/INFORMATION and press the center of the control button again.

graph TD
    A["Sun Symbol"] --> B["Arrow Up"]
    B --> C["Arrow Down"]
    C --> D["Arrow Left"]
    D --> E["Arrow Right"]
    E --> F["Arrow Left"]
    F --> G["Arrow Right"]
    G --> H["Arrow Down"]
    H --> I["Arrow Left"]
    I --> J["Arrow Right"]
    J --> K["Arrow Down"]
    K --> L["Arrow Left"]
    L --> M["Arrow Right"]
    M --> N["Arrow Down"]
    N --> O["Arrow Left"]
    O --> P["Arrow Right"]
    P --> Q["Arrow Down"]
    Q --> R["Arrow Left"]
    R --> S["Arrow Right"]
    S --> T["Arrow Down"]
    T --> U["Arrow Left"]
    U --> V["Arrow Right"]
    V --> W["Arrow Down"]
    W --> X["Arrow Left"]
    X --> Y["Arrow Right"]
    Y --> Z["Arrow Down"]

LANGUAGE / INFORMATION ■ ENGLISH • FRANÇAIS • DEUTSCH ITALIANO • ESPAÑOL • NEDERLANDS • SVENSKA • РУССКИЙ • 日本語 SELECT→●●●●● EXIT→MENU

3 Move the control button ↓/↑ to select A. Then move the control button ←/→ to select a language.

• ENGLISH
• FRANÇAIS: French
• DEUTSCH: German
• ITALIANO: Italian
- ESPAÑOL: Spanish
• NEDERLANDS: Dutch
• SVENSKA: Swedish
• :РУСОКИЙ
• : Japanese

To close the menu

Press the center of the control button once to return to the main MENU, and twice to return to normal viewing. If no buttons are pressed, the menu closes automatically after about 30 seconds.

To reset to English

See "Resetting the adjustments (RESET)" on page 11.

Customizing Your Monitor

You can make numerous adjustments to your monitor using the on-screen menu.

Navigating the menu

Press the center of the control button to display the main MENU on your screen. See page 9 for more information on using the control button.

graph TD
    A["Sun"] --> B["Menu"]
    B --> C["Arrow 1"]
    B --> D["Arrow 2"]
    B --> E["Arrow 3"]
    B --> F["Arrow 4"]
    style A fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style B fill:#ccf,stroke:#333
    style C fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style D fill:#fcc,stroke:#333
    style E fill:#cff,stroke:#333
    style F fill:#ffc,stroke:#333

graph TD
    A["1"] --> B["PICTURE EFFECT"]
    B --> C["SIZE/CENTER"]
    C --> D["GEOMETRY"]
    D --> E["CONVERGENCE"]
    E --> F["SCREEN"]
    F --> G["COLOR"]
    G --> H["LANGUAGE / INFORMAT NOI"]
    H --> I["RESET"]
    I --> J["SELECT"]

Use the control button to select one of the following menus.

1 EXIT

Select EXIT to close the menu.

② PICTURE EFFECT (page 9)

Selects the PICTURE EFFECT menu to choose the most appropriate preset picture mode.

3 SIZE/CENTER (page 10)

Selects the SIZE/CENTER menu to adjust the picture's centering, size or zoom.

PICTURE EFFECT STANDARD DYNAMI C SELECT OFFSET T → MENU

SIZE/CENTER H-CENTER 26 SELECT T → MENU

4 GEOMETRY (page 10)

Select the GEOMETRY menu to adjust the picture's rotation and shape.

GEOMETRY ROTATION 26 SELECT + O T → MENS

5 CONVERGENCE (page 10)

Selects the CONVERGENCE menu to adjust the picture's horizontal and vertical convergence.

CONVERGENCE SELECT T MEN

6 SCREEN (page 11)

Select the SCREEN menu to degauss the screen and adjust the moire cancellation level.

SCREEN DEGAUSS ON SELECT T →MENU

7 COLOR (page 11)

Select the COLOR menu to adjust the picture's color temperature. You can use this to match the monitor's colors to a printed picture's colors.

8 LANGUAGE/INFORMATION

(page 7, 14)

Select the LANGUAGE/INFORMATION menu to choose the on-screen menu's language and display this monitor's information box.

LANGUAGE / INFORMATION • ENGLISH • FRANÇAIS • DEUTSCH • ITALIANO • ESPAÑOL • NEDERLANDS • SVENSKA • РУССКИЙ • 日本语 SELECT → ⚪→ ⚪→ EXIT → ⚪→ MENU

9 RESET (page 11)

Select the RESET menu to reset the adjustments.

■ Displaying the current input signal

The horizontal and vertical frequencies of the current input signal are displayed under the BRIGHTNESS/CONTRAST menu. If the signal matches one of this monitor's factory preset modes, the resolution is also displayed.

BRIGHTNESS / CONTRAST the resolution of the current input signal H: 68.7kHz V: 85Hz (1024X768) the horizontal and vertical frequencies of the current input signal

■ Using the control button

1 Display the main MENU.

Press the center of the control button to display the main MENU on your screen.

graph TD
    A["Sun Symbol"] --> B((Circular Flow))
    B --> C["Arrow Up"]
    B --> D["Arrow Down"]
    B --> E["Arrow Left"]
    B --> F["Arrow Right"]
    B --> G["Arrow Left"]
    style A fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style B fill:#ccf,stroke:#333
    style C fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style D fill:#fcc,stroke:#333
    style E fill:#cff,stroke:#333
    style F fill:#ffc,stroke:#333
    style G fill:#cfc,stroke:#333

2 Select the menu you want to adjust.

Highlight the desired menu by moving the control button up (↑), down (↓), and left (←) or right (→).

graph TD
    A["Sun Icon"] --> B["Arrow Left"]
    B --> C["Arrow Right"]
    C --> D["Arrow Bottom"]
    D --> E["Arrow Up"]
    E --> F["Arrow Left"]
    F --> G["Arrow Right"]
    G --> H["Arrow Bottom"]
    H --> I["Arrow Up"]
    I --> J["Arrow Left"]
    J --> K["Arrow Right"]
    K --> L["Arrow Bottom"]
    L --> M["Arrow Up"]
    M --> N["Arrow Left"]
    N --> O["Arrow Right"]
    O --> P["Arrow Bottom"]
    P --> Q["Arrow Up"]
    Q --> R["Arrow Left"]
    R --> S["Arrow Right"]
    S --> T["Arrow Bottom"]
    T --> U["Arrow Up"]
    U --> V["Arrow Left"]
    V --> W["Arrow Right"]
    W --> X["Arrow Bottom"]
    X --> Y["Arrow Up"]
    Y --> Z["Arrow Left"]

3 Adjust the menu.

Move the control button left ( ) or right ( ) to make the adjustment.

MENU

4 Close the menu.

Press the center of the control button once to return to the main MENU, and twice to return to normal viewing. If no buttons are pressed, the menu closes automatically after about 30 seconds.

■ Resetting the adjustments

You can reset the adjustments using the RESET menu. See page 11 for more information on resetting the adjustments.

Adjusting the brightness and contrast

Brightness and contrast adjustments are made using a separate BRIGHTNESS/CONTRAST menu.

These settings are stored in memory for all input signals.

1 Move the control button in any direction.

The BRIGHTNESS/CONTRAST menu appears on the screen.

2 Move the control button ↓/↑ to adjust the brightness (○), and ←/→ to adjust the contrast (●).

The menu automatically disappears after about 3 seconds.

Adjusting the picture quality (PICTURE EFFECT)

The PICTURE EFFECT feature allows you to select the most appropriate picture mode from among two preset modes maximum performance.

1 Press the center of the control button.

The main MENU appears on the screen.

2 Move the control button to highlight PICTURE EFFECT and press the center of the control button again.

The PICTURE EFFECT menu appears on the screen.

3 Move the control button ↓/↑ to select the desired picture mode.

Select For
STANDARD	images with high contrast and brightness. Choose this mode for commonly used applications, such as spreadsheets, word processing, E-mail, or WEB surfing.
DYNAMIC	extremely vivid and photo-realistic images. Brighter than “STANDARD” mode, choose this for intense graphic applications such as games, DVD playback, or entertainment software.

Adjusting the centering of the picture (CENTER)

This setting is stored in memory for the current input signal.

1 Press the center of the control button. The main MENU appears on the screen.
2 Move the control button ↓/↑ to highlight SIZE/CENTER and press the center of the control button again. The SIZE/CENTER menu appears on the screen.
3 First move the control button ↓/↑ to select ☐ (H-CENTER) for horizontal adjustment, or ☐ (V-CENTER) for vertical adjustment. Then move the control button ←/→ to adjust the centering.

Adjusting the size of the picture (SIZE)

This setting is stored in memory for the current input signal.

1 Press the center of the control button. The main MENU appears on the screen.
2 Move the control button ↓/↑ to highlight SIZE/CENTER and press the center of the control button again. The SIZE/CENTER menu appears on the screen.
3 First move the control button ↓/↑ to select ↔ (H-SIZE) for horizontal adjustment, or ↔ (V-SIZE) for vertical adjustment. Then move the control button ←/→ to adjust the size.

Enlarging or reducing the picture (ZOOM)

This setting is stored in memory for the current input signal.

1 Press the center of the control button. The main MENU appears on the screen.
2 Move the control button ↓/↑ to highlight SIZE/CENTER and press the center of the control button again. The SIZE/CENTER menu appears on the screen.
3 Move the control button ↓/↑ to select (ZOOM), and move ←/→ to enlarge or reduce the picture.

Adjusting the shape of the picture (GEOMETRY)

The GEOMETRY settings allow you to adjust the rotation and shape of the picture.

The (ROTATION) setting is stored in memory for all input signals. All other settings are stored in memory for the current input signal.

1 Press the center of the control button. The main MENU appears on the screen.
2 Move the control button ↓/↑ to highlight □ GEOMETRY and press the center of the control button again. The GEOMETRY menu appears on the screen.
3 First move the control button ↓/↑ to select the desired adjustment item. Then move the control button ←/→ to make the adjustment.

Select To
☐ (ROTATION)	rotate the picture
☐ (PIN)	expand or contract the picture sides
☐ (PIN BALANCE)	shift the picture sides to the left or right
☐ (KEY)	adjust the picture width at the top of the screen
☐ (KEY BALANCE)	shift the picture to the left or right at the top of the screen

Adjusting the convergence (CONVERGENCE)

The CONVERGENCE settings allow you to adjust the quality of the picture by controlling the convergence. The convergence refers to the alignment of the red, green, and blue color signals. If you see red or blue shadows around letters or lines, adjust the convergence.

These settings are stored in memory for all input signals.

1 Press the center of the control button. The main MENU appears on the screen.
2 Move the control button ↓/↑ to highlight ➕ CONVERGENCE and press the center of the control button again. The CONVERGENCE menu appears on the screen.
3 First move the control button ↓/↑ to select the desired adjustment item. Then move the control button ←/→ to make the adjustment.

Select To
	horizontally shift red or blue shadows
	vertically shift red or blue shadows

Adjusting the color of the picture (COLOR)

The COLOR settings allow you to adjust the picture's color temperature by changing the color level of the white color field. Colors appear reddish if the temperature is low, and bluish if the temperature is high. This adjustment is useful for matching the monitor's colors to a printed picture's colors. This setting is stored in memory for all input signals.

1 Press the center of the control button. The main MENU appears on the screen.
2 Move the control button ↓/↑ to highlight 📁 COLOR and press the center of the control button again. The COLOR menu appears on the screen.
3 Move the control button / to select a color temperature. The preset color temperatures are 5000K, 6500K, and 9300K. Since the default setting is 9300K, the whites will change from a bluish hue to a reddish hue as the temperature is lowered to 6500K and 5000K.
4 If necessary, fine tune the color temperature. First move the control button ←/→ to select USER. Then move the control button ↓/↑ to select R (red), G (green), or B (blue) and move the control button ←/→ to make the adjustment.

If you fine tune the color temperature, the new color settings are stored in memory and recalled whenever you select USER.

Additional settings (SCREEN)

You can manually degauss (demagnetize) the screen, and adjust the moire cancellation level.

1 Press the center of the control button. The main MENU appears on the screen.
2 Move the control button ↓/↑ to highlight 📄 SCREEN and press the center of the control button again. The SCREEN menu appears on the screen.
3 Move the control button ↓/↑ to select the desired adjustment item. Adjust the selected item according to the following instructions.

■ Degaussing the screen

The monitor is automatically demagnetized when the power is turned on.

To manually degauss the monitor, first move the control button ↓/↑ to select ⬆ (DEGAUSS). Then move the control button →.

The screen is degaussed for about 5 seconds. If a second degauss cycle is needed, allow a minimum interval of 20 minutes for the best result.

■ Adjusting the moire\*

If elliptical or wavy patterns appear on the screen, adjust the moire cancellation level.

To adjust the amount of moire cancellation, first move the control button ↓/↑ to select (CANCEL MOIRE). Then move the control button ←/→ until the moire effect is at a minimum.

* Moire is a type of natural interference which produces soft, wavy lines on your screen. It may appear due to interference between the pattern of the picture on the screen and the phosphor pitch pattern of the monitor.

Example of moire

Resetting the adjustments (RESET)

This monitor has the following two reset methods. Use the RESET menu to reset the adjustments.

1 Press the center of the control button. The main MENU appears on the screen.

2 Move the control button ↓/↑ to highlight →← RESET and press the center fo the control button again. The RESET menu appears on the screen. Reset the settings according to the following instructions.

Resetting all of the adjustment data for the current input signal (MODE)

Move the control button ←.

The MODE item is selected. All of the adjustment data for the current input signal is reset. Note that the following items are not reset by this method. • on-screen menu language (page 7) • picture's rotation (page 10)

Resetting all of the adjustment data to factory preset levels (ALL)

Move the control button →.

The ALL item is selected. All of the adjustment data for the current input signal is reset. All of the adjustment data (except for the USER settings in the COLOR menu) is reset to the factory preset levels.

Note

The monitor's buttons will not operate for about 5 seconds when ALL is selected.

Technical Features

Preset and user modes

When the monitor receives an input signal, it automatically matches the signal to one of the factory preset modes stored in the monitor's memory to provide a high quality picture at the center of the screen. (See Appendix for a list of the factory preset modes.) For input signals that do not match one of the factory preset modes, the digital Multiscan technology of this monitor ensures that a clear picture appears on the screen for any timing in the monitor's frequency range (horizontal: 30 – 96 kHz, vertical: 48 – 120 Hz). If the picture is adjusted, the adjustment data is stored as a user mode and automatically recalled whenever the same input signal is received.

Note for Windows users

For Windows users, check your video board manual or the utility program which comes with your graphic board and select the highest available refresh rate to maximize monitor performance.

Power saving function

This monitor meets the power-saving guidelines set by VESA, ENERGY STAR, and NUTEK. If no signal is received by the monitor from the connected computer, the monitor will automatically reduce power consumption as shown below.

Power mode	Power consumption*	1 (power) indicator
normal operation	≤ 150 W green
active off** ≤ 3 W orange
power off 0 W off

* Figures reflect power consumption when no USB compatible peripherals are connected to the monitor.

** When your computer enters the "active off" mode, the input signal is cut and NO INPUT SIGNAL appears on the screen. After 20 seconds, the monitor enters the power saving mode.

Troubleshooting

Before contacting technical support, refer to this section.

If thin lines appear on your screen (damper wires)

The visible lines on your screen especially when the background screen color is light (usually white), are normal for the Trinitron monitor. This is not a malfunction. These are shadows from the damper wires used to stabilize the aperture grille. The aperture grille is the essential element that makes a Trinitron picture tube unique by allowing more light to reach the screen, resulting in a brighter, more detailed picture.

Damper wires

On-screen messages

If there is something wrong with the input signal, one of the following messages appears on the screen. To solve the problem, see “Trouble symptoms and remedies” on page 13.

INFORMATION OUT OF SCAN RANGE——Input signal condition

The input signal condition

OUT OF SCAN RANGE

indicates that the input signal is not supported by the monitor's specifications.

NO INPUT SIGNAL

indicates that no signal is being input to the monitor.

Trouble symptoms and remedies

If the problem is caused by the connected computer or other equipment, please refer to the connected equipment's instruction manual.

Use the self-diagnosis function (page 15) if the following recommendations do not resolve the problem.

Symptom Check these items
No picture
If the 1 (power) indicator is not lit	Check that the power cord is properly connected.Check that the 1 (power) switch is in the “on” position.
If the NO INPUT SIGNAL message appears on the screen, or if the 1 (power) indicator is orange	Check that the video signal cable is properly connected and all plugs are firmly seated in their sockets (page 6).Check that the HD15 video input connector’s pins are not bent or pushed in.■Problems caused by the connected computer or other equipmentThe computer is in power saving mode. Try pressing any key on the computer keyboard or moving the mouse.Check that the computer’s power is “on.”Check that the graphic board is completely seated in the proper bus slot.
If the OUT OF SCAN RANGE message appears on the screen	■Problems caused by the connected computer or other equipmentCheck that the video frequency range is within that specified for the monitor. If you replaced an old monitor with this monitor, reconnect the old monitor and adjust the frequency range to the following.Horizontal: 30 – 96 kHzVertical: 48 – 120 Hz
If no message is displayed and the 1 (power) indicator is green or flashing orange	Use the Self-diagnosis function (page 15).
If using a Macintosh system • Check that the Macintosh adapter (not supplied) and the video signal cable are properly connected (page 6).
Picture flickers, bounces, oscillates, or is scrambled	Isolate and eliminate any potential sources of electric or magnetic fields such as other monitors, laser printers, electric fans, fluorescent lighting, or televisions.Move the monitor away from power lines or place a magnetic shield near the monitor.Try plugging the monitor into a different AC outlet, preferably on a different circuit.Try turning the monitor 90° to the left or right.■Problems caused by the connected computer or other equipmentCheck your graphics board manual for the proper monitor setting.Confirm that the graphics mode (VESA, etc.) and the frequency of the input signal are supported by this monitor (Appendix). Even if the frequency is within the proper range, some video boards may have a sync pulse that is too narrow for the monitor to sync correctly.Adjust the computer’s refresh rate (vertical frequency) to obtain the best possible picture.
Picture is fuzzy • Adjust the brightness and contrast (page 9).Degauss the monitor* (page 11).Select CANCEL MOIRE and adjust the moire cancellation effect (page 11).
Picture is ghosting	Eliminate the use of video cable extensions and/or video switch boxes.Check that all plugs are firmly seated in their sockets.
Picture is not centered or sized properly	Adjust the size (page 10) or centering (page 10). Note that some video modes do not fill the screen to the edges.
Edges of the image are curved • Adjust the geometry (page 10).
Wavy or elliptical pattern (moire) is visible	Select CANCEL MOIRE and adjust the moire cancellation effect (page 11).■Problems caused by the connected computer or other equipmentChange your desktop pattern.

(Continued)

Symptom Check these items
Color is not uniform	• Degauss the monitor* (page 11). If you place equipment that generates a magnetic field, such as a speaker, near the monitor, or if you change the direction the monitor faces, color may lose uniformity.
White does not look white	• Adjust the color temperature (page 11).
Letters and lines show red or blue shadows at the edges	• Adjust the convergence (page 10).
USB peripherals do not function	• Check that the appropriate USB connectors are securely connected (page 7).• Check that the 1 (power) switch is in the “on” position.■ Problems caused by the connected computer or other equipment• Check that the power of any self-powered USB compliant peripheral devices is “on.”• Install the latest version of the device driver on your computer. Contact your device’s manufacturer for information about the appropriate device driver.• If your USB compliant keyboard or mouse does not function, connect them directly to your computer, reboot your computer, and make any necessary adjustments to the USB settings. Then reconnect the keyboard or mouse to the monitor. If you connect a keyboard or mouse to the USB connectors and then boot your computer for the first time, the peripheral devices may not function.• For customers using Windows 951. Right-click on My Computer and select Properties.2. Click on the Device Manager tab. Scroll down and select Universal Serial Bus Controller.If Universal Serial Bus Controller does not appear, you need to load a USB supplement disk. Contact your computer’s manufacturer for more information about obtaining a USB supplement disk.3. Select Generic USB Device from the USB controller list and click on Properties.4. If there is a check in the box next to “Disable in this hardware profile,” remove the check.5. Click on Refresh.
A hum is heard right after the power is turned on	• This is the sound of the auto-degauss cycle. When the power is turned on, the monitor is automatically degaussed for five seconds.

* If a second degauss cycle is needed, allow a minimum interval of 20 minutes for the best result. A humming noise may be heard, but this is not a malfunction.

Displaying this monitor's name, serial number, and date of manufacture

1 Press the center of the control button.

The main MENU appears on the screen.

2 Move the control button ↓/↑ to highlight ☑ LANGUAGE/INFORMATION and press the center of the control button.

The LANGUAGE/INFORMATION menu appears on the screen.

3 Move the control button ↓/↑ to select ⓘ

This monitor's information menu appears on the screen.

Example

LANGUAGE/INFORMATION A ► i MODEL: HMD - A4 20 SERIAL: 12345678 MANUFACTURED: 2000 SELECT → T → MENU

If the problem persists, call your authorized Sony dealer and give the following information.

• Model name: HMD-A420
• Serial number
• Name and specifications of your computer and graphics board.

Self-diagnosis function

This monitor is equipped with a self-diagnosis function. If there is a problem with your monitor or computer, the screen will go blank and the ① (power) indicator will either light up green or flash orange. If the ① (power) indicator is lit in orange, the computer is in power saving mode. Try pressing any key on the keyboard.

(① (power) indicator

If the ① (power) indicator is green

1 Disconnect the video input cable or turn off the connected computer.
2 Press the ① (power) button twice to turn the monitor off and then on.
3 Move the control button → for 2 seconds before the monitor enters power saving mode.

graph TD
    A["Sun"] --> B["Arrow Left"]
    B --> C["Arrow Right"]
    C --> D["Arrow Down"]
    D --> E["Arrow Up"]
    E --> F["Arrow Left"]
    style A fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style F fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style B fill:#ccf,stroke:#333
    style C fill:#ccf,stroke:#333
    style D fill:#ccf,stroke:#333
    style E fill:#ccf,stroke:#333
    style F fill:#ccf,stroke:#333

If all four color bars appear (white, red, green, blue), the monitor is working properly. Reconnect the video input cable and check the condition of your computer.

If the color bars do not appear, there is a potential monitor failure. Inform your authorized Sony dealer of the monitor's condition.

If the ① (power) indicator is flashing orange

Press the ① (power) button twice to turn the monitor off and then on.

If the ① (power) indicator lights up green, the monitor is working properly.

If the ① (power) indicator is still flashing, there is a potential monitor failure. Count the number of seconds between orange flashes of the ① (power) indicator and inform your authorized Sony dealer of the monitor's condition. Be sure to note the model name and serial number of your monitor. Also note the make and model of your computer and video board.

Specifications

CRT 0.24 mm aperture grille pitch (center)

19 inches measured diagonally

90-degree deflection

FD Trinitron

Viewable image size Approx. 365 · 274 mm (w/h)

(14 ^3 /8 · 10 ^7 /8 inches)

18.0" viewing image

Resolution

Maximum Horizontal: 1800 dots

Vertical: 1440 lines

Recommended Horizontal: 1280 dots

Vertical: 1024 lines

Standard image area Approx. 352 · 264 mm (w/h)

(13 ^7 /8 · 10 ^1 /2 inches)

Deflection frequency* Horizontal: 30 to 96 kHz

Vertical: 48 to 120 Hz

AC input voltage/current 100 - 240 V, 50 - 60 Hz, 2.3 - 1.0 A

Power consumption Max. 150 W

Dimensions Approx. 497 · 458 · 469 mm

(w/h/d)

(19^5/8 · 18^1/8 · 18^1/2 inches)

Mass Approx. 26 kg (57 lb 5 oz)

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Supplied accessories See page 6

* Recommended horizontal and vertical timing condition

• Horizontal sync width should be more than 1.0 μsec.
• Horizontal blanking width should be more than 3.0 μsec.
• Vertical blanking width should be more than 500 μsec.

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Table des Matières

Précautions....4

Diagram showing car interior components including dashboard, brush, and seat cover (no text or symbols)

Top-down diagram of a car interior showing dashboard, steering wheel, and three front-mounted switches (no text or labels)

GEOMETRIE ROTATION 26 SELECT EDIT MEN

5 CONVERGENCE (page 10)

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KONVERGENZ SELECT + - + T → MEVU

graph TD
    A["Sun Symbol"] --> B["Arrow Up"]
    B --> C["Arrow Down"]
    C --> D["Arrow Left"]
    D --> E["Arrow Right"]
    E --> F["Arrow Left"]
    F --> G["Arrow Down"]
    G --> H["Arrow Up"]
    H --> I["Arrow Down"]
    I --> J["Arrow Left"]
    J --> K["Arrow Down"]
    K --> L["Arrow Left"]
    L --> M["Arrow Down"]
    M --> N["Arrow Left"]
    N --> O["Arrow Down"]
    O --> P["Arrow Left"]
    P --> Q["Arrow Down"]
    Q --> R["Arrow Left"]
    R --> S["Arrow Down"]
    S --> T["Arrow Left"]
    T --> U["Arrow Down"]
    U --> V["Arrow Left"]
    V --> W["Arrow Down"]
    W --> X["Arrow Left"]
    X --> Y["Arrow Down"]
    Y --> Z["Arrow Left"]
    Z --> AA["Arrow Down"]
    AA --> AB["Arrow Left"]
    AB --> AC["Arrow Down"]
    AC --> AD["Arrow Left"]
    AD --> AE["Arrow Down"]
    AE --> AF["Arrow Left"]
    AF --> AG["Arrow Down"]
    AG --> AH["Arrow Left"]
    AH --> AI["Arrow Down"]
    AI --> AJ["Arrow Left"]
    AJ --> AK["Arrow Down"]
    AK --> AL["Arrow Left"]
    AL --> AM["Arrow Down"]
    AM --> AN["Arrow Left"]
    AN --> AO["Arrow Down"]
    AO --> AP["Arrow Left"]
    AP --> AQ["Arrow Down"]
    AQ --> AR["Arrow Left"]
    AR --> AS["Arrow Down"]
    AS --> AT["Arrow Left"]
    AT --> AU["Arrow Down"]
    AU --> AV["Arrow Left"]
    AV --> AW["Arrow Down"]
    AW --> AX["Arrow Left"]
    AX --> AY["Arrow Down"]
    AY --> AZ["Arrow Left"]
    AZ --> BA["Arrow Down"]
    BA --> BB["Arrow Left"]
    BB --> BC["Arrow Down"]
    BC --> BD["Arrow Left"]
    BD --> BE["Arrow Down"]
    BE --> BF["Arrow Left"]
    BF --> BG["Arrow Down"]
    BG --> BH["Arrow Left"]
    BH --> BI["Arrow Down"]
    BI --> BJ["Arrow Left"]
    BJ --> BK["Arrow Down"]
    BK --> BL["Arrow Left"]
    BL --> BM["Arrow Down"]
    BM --> BN["Arrow Left"]
    BN --> BO["Arrow Down"]
    BO --> BP["Arrow Left"]
    BP --> BQ["Arrow Down"]
    BQ --> BR["Arrow Left"]
    BR --> BS["Arrow Down"]
    BS --> BT["Arrow Left"]
    BT --> BU["Arrow Down"]
    BU --> BV["Arrow Left"]
    BV --> BW["Arrow Down"]
    BW --> BX["Arrow Left"]
    BX --> BY["Arrow Down"]
    BY --> BZ["Arrow Left"]

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Technical line drawings of car interior components including dashboard, brush, and seat cover (no text or symbols)

Diagram of a computer monitor front view with three labeled ports (no text or symbols present)

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Line drawings of three different types of electrical plugs (no text or symbols present)

da 100 a 120 V CA da 200 a 240 V CA solo 240 V CA

Diagram showing car interior components including dashboard, brush, and seat cover (no text or symbols)

Diagram showing two labeled components (1 and 2) connected by lines, with symbols indicating input/output ports.

graph TD
    A["Sun"] --> B{Menu}
    B --> C["Directional Arrow 1"]
    B --> D["Directional Arrow 2"]
    B --> E["Directional Arrow 3"]
    B --> F["Directional Arrow 4"]
    B --> G["Directional Arrow 5"]
    style A fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style B fill:#ccf,stroke:#333

Line drawing of a computer monitor with screen and cables (no text or symbols)

Messaggi a schermo

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Diagram showing car interior components including dashboard, brush, and seat cover (no text or labels)

Diagram of a car interior with three labeled compartments (no text or symbols present)

graph TD
    A["Sun Icon"] --> B["Arrow Up"]
    B --> C["Arrow Down"]
    C --> D["MENU"]
    style A fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style D fill:#bbf,stroke:#333

■ Сброс настроек

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Diagram of a computer monitor with three labeled ports and an open rear panel (no text or symbols present)

till USB- kompatibel periferiutrustning
till USB-kompatibel dator
till USB- kompatibel periferiutrustning

graph TD
    A["Sun Icon"] --> B["Menu"]
    B --> C["Directional Arrows"]
    C --> D["Arrow Down"]
    D --> E["Arrow Up"]
    E --> F["Arrow Left"]
    F --> G["Arrow Right"]
    G --> H["Arrow Down"]
    H --> I["Arrow Up"]
    I --> J["Arrow Left"]
    J --> K["Arrow Right"]
    K --> L["Arrow Down"]
    L --> M["Arrow Up"]
    M --> N["Arrow Left"]
    N --> O["Arrow Right"]
    O --> P["Arrow Down"]
    P --> Q["Arrow Up"]
    Q --> R["Arrow Left"]
    R --> S["Arrow Right"]
    S --> T["Arrow Down"]
    T --> U["Arrow Up"]
    U --> V["Arrow Left"]
    V --> W["Arrow Right"]
    W --> X["Arrow Down"]
    X --> Y["Arrow Up"]
    Y --> Z["Arrow Left"]

graph TD
    A["Sun Symbol"] --> B((Menu))
    B --> C["Arrow Left"]
    B --> D["Arrow Right"]
    B --> E["Arrow Down"]
    B --> F["Arrow Up"]
    style A fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style B fill:#ccf,stroke:#333
    style C fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style D fill:#fcc,stroke:#333
    style E fill:#cff,stroke:#333
    style F fill:#ffc,stroke:#333

3 Justera menyn.

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Specifications....15

Appendix....i

Preset mode timing table ....i

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Diagram showing two labeled components (1 and 2) connected by lines, with symbols indicating input/output ports.

5 USB (universal serial bus) downstream connectors (pagina 7)

6 USB (universal serial bus) upstream connector (pagina 7)

IBM PC/AT of compatibele computer

Macintosh of compatibele computer

SCHERM DEMAGN . AA + SELECT - E O T → M E N

LANGUAGE / INFORMATIE • ENGLISH • FRANÇAIS • DEUTSCH • ITALIANO • ESPAÑOL • NEDERLANDS • SVENSKA • РУССКИЙ • 日本語 SELECT → XXXX EXIT → MENU

active off** ≤ 3 W oranje

uit 0 W uit

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Meegeleverde toebehoren Zie pagina 6

* Aanbevolen horizontale en verticale timing