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GDM-400PS GDM-500PS2 Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit.Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer tothese numbers whenever you call upon your dealer regarding thisproduct.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. FCC Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with thelimits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCCRules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protectionagainst harmful interference in a residential installation. Thisequipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energyand, 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 aparticular installation. If this equipment does cause harmfulinterference to radio or television reception, which can bedetermined by turning the equipment off and on, the user isencouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of thefollowing 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 thatto which the receiver is connected.– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expresslyapproved in this manual could void your authority to operate thisequipment.INFORMATIONThis product complies with Swedish National Council forMetrology (MPR) standards issued in December 1990 (MPR II) forvery low frequency (VLF) and extremely low frequency (ELF).INFORMATIONCe produit est conforme aux normes du Swedish National Councilfor Metrology de décembre 1990 (MPR II) en ce qui concerne lesfréquences très basses (VLF) et extrêmement basses (ELF).HinweisDieses Gerät erfüllt bezüglich tieffrequenter (very low frequency)und tiefstfrequenter (extremely low frequency) Strahlung dieVorschriften des „Swedish National Council for Metrology (MPR)“vom Dezember 1990 (MPR II).INFORMACIÓNEste producto cumple las normas del Consejo Nacional Sueco paraMetrología (MPR) emitidas en diciembre de 1990 (MPR II) parafrecuencias muy bajas (VLF) y frecuencias extremadamente bajas(ELF). Hinweise

• Macintosh is a trademark licensed to Apple Computer, Inc., registeredin the U.S.A. and other countries.• Windows and MS-DOS are registered trademarks of MicrosoftCorporation in the United States and other countries.• IBM PC/AT and VGA are registered trademarks of IBM Corporation ofthe U.S.A.• VESA is a trademark of Video Electronics Standard Association.• All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks orregistered trademarks of their respective companies.• Furthermore, “™” and “®" are not mentioned in each case in thismanual.4 Getting Started Warning on power connection

• Use an appropriate power cord for your local power supply. For the customers in the U.S.A. If you do not use the appropriate cord, this monitor will not conform to mandatory FCC standards. Examples of plug types

• Before disconnecting the power cord, wait at least 30 seconds after turning off the power to allow the static electricity on the CRT display surface to discharge.

• After the power has been turned on, the CRT is demagnetized (degaussed) for about 3 seconds. This generates a strong magnetic field around the metal frame, which may affect the data stored on magnetic tapes and disks near the bezel. Place magnetic recording equipment, tapes and disks away from this monitor. The outlet should be installed near the equipment and be easily accessible. Precautions Installation

• Prevent internal heat build-up by allowing adequate air circulation. Do not place the monitor on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.) or near materials (curtains, draperies) that may block the ventilation holes.

• Do not install the monitor near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration or shock.

• Do not place the monitor near equipment which generates magnetism, such as a transformer or high voltage power lines. Maintenance

• 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 benzine.

• 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 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. Transportation When you transport this monitor for repair or shipment, use the original carton and packing materials. Use of the Tilt-Swivel With the tilt-swivel, this monitor can be adjusted to the desired angle within 180° horizontally and 20° vertically. To turn the monitor vertically and horizontally, hold it at the bottom with both hands as illustrated below. for 100 to 120 V AC for 200 to 240 V AC Getting started 90° 90° 15° 5°5 Getting Started Getting Started

Identifying Parts and Controls See the pages in parentheses for further details.GDM-500PS is used for illustration purposes throughoutthis manual. Front 1 RESET (reset) button (page 17) Resets the adjustments to the factory settings. 2 ASC (auto sizing and centering) button (page 7) Automatically adjusts the size and centering of theimages. 3 INPUT (input) button and HD15/BNC indicators (page 8) Selects the HD15 or 5BNC video input signal. Each timeyou press this button, the input signal andcorresponding indicator alternate. 4 ¨ (brightness) (./>) buttons (pages 8 – 17) Adjust the picture brightness.Function as the (./>) buttons when adjusting otheritems. 5 MENU (menu) button (pages 8 -17) Displays the MENU OSD. 6 > (contrast) (?//) buttons (pages 8 – 17, 22) Adjust the contrast. Function as the (?//) buttons when adjusting other items. 7 u (power) switch and indicator (pages 19, 22) Turns the monitor on or off.The indicator lights up in green when the monitor isturned on, and either flashes in green and orange orlights up in orange when the monitor is in powersaving mode.Pin No.

Getting Started to HD15to video outputto video outputto VIDEO IN R/G/BConnect to the computer inthe same way as for the HD15connector. If your PC system is not compatible with DDC2AB and DDC2B+ This monitor uses the No. 9 pin in the video signal connector forDDC2AB and DDC2B+ compatibility.Some PC systems which are not compatible with either DDC2AB orDDC2B+ may not accept the No. 9 pin. If you are not sure whetheryour PC system accepts the No. 9 pin or not, use the HD15 (Female)- HD15 (Male without the No. 9 pin) adapter (not supplied). Makesure the male side (without the No. 9 pin) is connected to thecomputer. Connecting to a Macintosh or compatible computer About the supplied Macintosh adapter The supplied Macintosh adapter is compatible with Macintosh LC,Performa, Quadra, Power Macintosh and Power Macintosh G3series computers.Macintosh II series and some older versions of Power Book modelsmay need an adapter with micro switches (not supplied). Connecting to the 5 BNC connectors To connect the 5 BNC connectors, use the SMF-400 video signal cable (sold separately). Connect the cables from left to right in the following order: Red–Green–Blue–HD–VD. Notes

• Do not short the pins of the video signal cable.• The DDC standard does not apply to the 5 BNC connectors. Ifyou use the DDC standard, connect the HD15 connector to thecomputer with the supplied video signal cable.HD15 - HD15 adapter(not supplied)∗Macintosh adapter(supplied)IBM PC/AT orcompatiblecomputerHD15 videosignal cable(supplied)Macintosh orcompatiblecomputerHD15 videosignal cable(supplied)to SYNC IN HD/VDto HD15

Setup Before using this monitor, check that the following items are included in your carton:

• TCO’95 Eco-document (1) (GDM-500PS only)

• These operating instructions (1) This monitor works with any IBM or compatible system equipped with VGA or greater graphics capability. Although this monitor works with other platforms running at horizontal frequencies between 30 and 94 kHz (GDM- 400PS), 30 and 107 kHz (GDM-500PS), including Macintosh and Power Macintosh systems, a cable adapter is required. Please consult your dealer for advice on which adapter is suitable for your needs. Step 1: Connect the monitor to the computer With the computer switched off, connect the video signal cable to the monitor using the supplied HD15 video signal cable.

• If you are using an IBM PC/AT or compatible computer, refer to the section below.

• If you are using a Macintosh or compatible computer, refer to the following section, “Connecting to a Macintosh or compatible computer.”

• If you want to use the 5 BNC connectors, refer to the section, “Connecting to the 5 BNC connectors.” Connecting to an IBM PC/AT or compatible computer
• The HD15 - HD15 adapter may be needed for some models.7 Getting Started Getting Started

to a power outletPower cord (supplied) Automatically Adjusting the Size and Centering of the Picture By pressing the auto sizing and centering (ASC) button, the size and centering of the picture are automatically adjusted to fit the screen. 1 Turn on the monitor and computer. 2 Press the ASC button. The picture is adjusted to fit the center of the screen. Notes

• This function is intended for use with a computer runningWindows or similar graphic user interface software thatprovides a full-screen picture. It may not work properly if thebackground color is dark or if the input picture does not fill thescreen to the edges (such as an MS-DOS prompt).• The screen may go blank for a few seconds while performing theauto-sizing function. This is not a malfunction.• Although the signals for picture aspect ratio 5:4 (resolution: 1280× 1024) do not fill the screen to the edges, the picture isaccurately displayed. Selecting the On-screen Display Language If you need to change the OSD language, see “Using the LANG (Language) On-screen Display” on page 17. The default setting is English. Step 2: Connect the power cord With the monitor switched off, connect one end of the power cord to the monitor and the other end to a power outlet. Step 3: Turn on the monitor and computer The installation of your monitor is complete. Note If “OUT OF SCAN RANGE” or “NO INPUT SIGNAL” appears onthe screen, see “Warning Messages” on page 20. For customers using Windows 95/98 To maximize the potential of your monitor, install the new modelinformation file from the supplied Windows Monitor InformationDisk onto your PC.This monitor complies with the “VESA DDC” Plug & Playstandard. If your PC/graphics board complies with DDC, select“Plug & Play Monitor (VESA DDC)” or this monitor’s model nameas the monitor type in the “Control Panel” of Windows 95/98.If your PC/graphics board has difficulty communicating with thismonitor, load the Windows Monitor Information Disk and selectthis monitor’s model name as the monitor type. For customers using Windows NT4.0 Monitor setup in Windows NT4.0 is different from Windows 95/98and does not involve the selection of monitor type. Refer to theWindows NT4.0 instruction manual for further details on adjustingthe resolution, refresh rate, and number of colors. ASC to AC IN

Getting Started Selecting the Input Signal This monitor has two signal input connectors (HD15 and 5BNC) and can be connected to two computers. When the power of both computers is on, select the input signal you want to view as follows. 1 Turn on the monitor and both computers. 2 Press the INPUT button to select the HD15 or 5BNC input signal. Each time you press the INPUT button, the input signal and corresponding indicator alternate. Selecting the INPUT signal mode This monitor has two modes of input signal selection, “AUTO” and “MANUAL.” When “AUTO” is selected If no signal is input from the selected connector, the monitor automatically selects the other connector’s signal. When you restart the computer you want to view, or that computer is in power saving mode, the monitor may automatically select the other connector’s signal. This is because the monitor switches from the interrupted signal to the constant signal. If this happens, manually select the desired signal using the INPUT button. When “MANUAL” is selected Even if no signal is input from the selected connector, the monitor does not select the other connector’s signal. 1 Press the MENU button. The MENU OSD appears. 2 Press the ¨./> and >?// buttons to select “ OPTION,” and press the MENU button again. The OPTION OSD appears. 3 Press the ¨./> buttons to select “ (INPUT).” 4 Press the >?// buttons to select “AUTO” or “MANUAL.” The OPTION OSD automatically disappears after about 30 seconds. To close the OSD, press the MENU button again. For more information on using the OSD, see “Introducing the On-screen Display System” on page 9. HD15 BNC INPUT MENU EXIT CENTER SIZE GEOM COLOR LANG ZOOM SCREENOPTION

HorizontalFrequency*VerticalFrequency*Before adjusting• Connect the monitor and the computer, and turn them on.• Select “LANG” in the MENU OSD, then select“ENGLISH” (see page 17). Adjusting the Picture Brightness and Contrast Once the setting is adjusted, it will be stored in memory forall input signals received. 1 Press the ¨ (brightness) ./> or > (contrast) ?// buttons.The BRIGHTNESS/CONTRAST OSD appears. 2 For brightness adjustment Press the ¨./> buttons.> . . . for more brightness. . . . for less brightnessFor contrast adjustment Press the >?// buttons. / . . . for more contrast? . . . for less contrastThe OSD automatically disappears after about 3 seconds.To reset, press the RESET button while the OSD is on. Thebrightness and contrast are both reset to the factory settings.* The horizontal and vertical frequencies for the received inputsignal appear in the BRIGHTNESS/CONTRAST OSD. Customizing Your Monitor BRIGHTNESS/CONTRAST26 2680.0kHz/ 75Hz Introducing the On-screen Display System Most adjustments are made using the MENU OSD. MENU OSD Press the MENU button to display the MENU OSD.This MENU OSD contains links to the other OSDs describedbelow. 1 COLOR Displays the COLOR OSD for adjusting the colortemperature. 2 CENTER Displays the CENTER OSD for adjusting the centeringof the picture. 3 SCREEN Displays the SCREEN OSD for adjusting the verticaland horizontal convergence, etc. 4 ZOOM Displays the ZOOM OSD for enlarging and reducingthe picture. 5 OPTION Displays the OPTION OSD for adjusting the OSDposition and degaussing the screen, etc. 6 SIZE Displays the SIZE OSD for adjusting the picture size. 7 LANG Displays the LANGUAGE OSD for selecting thelanguage. 8 GEOM Displays the GEOMETRY OSD for adjusting the picturerotation and pincushion, etc. 9 EXIT Closes the MENU OSD. MENU MENU EXIT CENTER SIZE GEOM COLOR LANG ZOOM SCREEN OPTION

MENU10 Customizing Your Monitor Using the CENTER On-screen Display The CENTER settings allow you to adjust the centering of the picture. Once the setting is adjusted, it will be stored in memory for the current input signal. 1 Press the MENU button. The MENU OSD appears. 2 Press the ¨./> and >?// buttons to select “ CENTER,” and press the MENU button again. The CENTER OSD appears. 3 For horizontal adjustment Press the >?// buttons. / . . . to move the picture right ? . . . to move the picture left For vertical adjustment Press the ¨./> buttons. > . . . to move the picture up . . . . to move the picture down The OSD automatically disappears after about 30 seconds. To close the OSD, press the MENU button again. To reset, press the RESET button while the OSD is on. The horizontal and vertical centerings are both reset to the factory settings. Using the SIZE On-screen Display The SIZE settings allow you to adjust the size of the picture. Once the setting is adjusted, it will be stored in memory for the current input signal. 1 Press the MENU button. The MENU OSD appears. 2 Press the ¨./> and >?// buttons to select “ SIZE,” and press the MENU button again. The SIZE OSD appears. 3 For horizontal adjustment Press the >?// buttons. / . . . to increase picture size ? . . . to decrease picture size For vertical adjustment Press the ¨./> buttons. > . . . to increase picture size . . . . to decrease picture size The OSD automatically disappears after about 30 seconds. To close the OSD, press the MENU button again. To reset, press the RESET button while the OSD is on. The horizontal and vertical sizes are both reset to the factory settings. MENU MENU SIZE

Getting Started Customizing Your Monitor

Using the GEOM (Geometry) On- screen Display The GEOM (geometry) settings allow you to adjust the shape and orientation of the picture. Once the rotation is adjusted, it will be stored in memory for all input signals received. All other adjustments will be stored in memory for the current input signal. 1 Press the MENU button. The MENU OSD appears. 2 Press the ¨./> and >?// buttons to select “ GEOM,” and press the MENU button again. The GEOMETRY OSD appears. 3 Press the ¨./> buttons to select the item you want to adjust. Select

ROTATIONPINCUSHIONPIN BALANCEKEYSTONEKEY BALANCE

adjust the picture rotationadjust the picture sidesadjust the picture side balanceadjust the picture widthadjust the picture shape balance MENU ROTATIONGEOMETRY

4 Press the >?// buttons to adjust the settings. The OSD automatically disappears after about 30 seconds. To close the OSD, press the MENU button again. To reset, press the RESET button while the OSD is on. The selected item is reset to the factory setting. For ROTATION PINCUSHION PIN BALANCE KEYSTONE KEY BALANCE Press / . . . to rotate the picture clockwise? . . . to rotate the picture counterclockwise/ . . . to expand the picture sides? . . . to contract the picture sides/ . . . to move the picture sides to the right? . . . to move the picture sides to the left/ . . . to increase the picture width at the top ? . . . to decrease the picture width at the top / . . . to move the top of the picture tothe right? . . . to move the top of the picture tothe left12 Customizing Your Monitor Using the COLOR On-screen Display You can change the monitor’s color temperature. For example, you can adjust or change the colors of a picture on the screen to match the actual colors of the printed picture. Once the setting is adjusted, it will be stored in memory for all input signals received. 1 Press the MENU button. The MENU OSD appears. 2 Press the ¨./> and >?// buttons to select “ COLOR,” and press the MENU button again. The COLOR OSD appears. 3 Press the >?// buttons to select the color temperature. There are three color temperature modes in the OSD. The preset adjustments are: 5000K, 6500K, 9300K MENU

COLORR BIAS5000K 6500K

G BIAS B BIAS R GAIN G GAIN B GAIN 9300K Using the ZOOM On-screen Display The ZOOM settings allow you to enlarge or reduce the picture. Once the setting is adjusted, it will be stored in memory for the current input signal. 1 Press the MENU button. The MENU OSD appears. 2 Press the ¨./> and >?// buttons to select “ ZOOM,” and press the MENU button again. The ZOOM OSD appears. 3 Press the >?//buttons to adjust the picture zoom. / . . . to enlarge the picture ? . . . to reduce the picture The OSD automatically disappears after about 30 seconds. To close the OSD, press the MENU button again. To reset, press the RESET button while the OSD is on. Note The picture zoom adjustment will stop as soon as either the horizontal or vertical size reaches its maximum or minimum value. MENU ZOOM 73V 26H13 Getting Started

Customizing Your Monitor Using the SCREEN On-screen Display You can adjust convergence settings to eliminate red or blue shadows that may appear around objects on the screen. Adjust the CANCEL MOIRE function to eliminate wavy or elliptical patterns that may appear on the screen. Adjust the LANDING function to correct color imbalances at the four corners of the screen due to influence from the earth’s magnetism. Once CANCEL MOIRE is adjusted, it will be stored in memory for the current input signal. All other adjustments will be stored in memory for all input signals received. 1 Press the MENU button. The MENU OSD appears. 2 Press the ¨./> and >?// buttons to select “ SCREEN,” and press the MENU button again. The SCREEN OSD appears. 3 Press the ¨./> buttons to select the item you want to adjust. MENU Select H CONVERGENCE V CONVERGENCE TOPV CONVER TOP BOTV CONVER BOTTOM adjust the horizontal convergenceadjust the vertical convergenceadjust the screen’s upper verticalconvergenceadjust the screen’s lower verticalconvergence (continued) SCREEN TOP BOT H CONVERGENCE

4 Fine tuning the color temperature Press the ¨./> buttons to select an item and adjust by pressing the >?// buttons. Select R (red), G (green), or B (blue) BIAS to adjust the black level of each color’s signal. Select R (red), G (green), or B (blue) GAIN to adjust the white level of each color’s signal. The “5000K,” “6500K” or “9300K” disappears and the new color settings are memorized for each of the three color modes. The color temperature modes change as follows: 5000Kn 1, 6500Kn 2, 9300Kn 3 The OSD automatically disappears after about 30 seconds. To close the OSD, press the MENU button again. To reset, press the RESET button while the OSD is on. The selected item is reset to the factory settings.14 Customizing Your Monitor

• Moire is a type of natural interference which produces soft or wavy lines on your screen. It may appear due to interference between the regulated pattern of the picture from the input signal and the phosphor pitch pattern of the CRT. Example of moire: 4 Press the >?// buttons to adjust the settings. Note The picture may become fuzzy when CANCEL MOIRE is set to “ON.” The OSD automatically disappears after about 30 seconds. To close the OSD, press the MENU button again. To reset, press the RESET button while the OSD is on. The selected item is reset to the factory setting.

select one of the four corners that needs color correction due to influence from the earth’s magnetism correct the color at one of the four corners of the screen turn the moire cancellation function “ON” or “OFF.” CANCEL MOIRE must be “ON” for “ ADJ (MOIRE ADJUST)” to appear on the screen. adjust the degree of moire cancellation For H CONVERGENCE V CONVERGENCE TOP

Getting Started Customizing Your Monitor

Using the OPTION On-screen Display The OPTION OSD allows you to manually degauss the screen and adjust settings such as the OSD position and power saving delay time. It also allows you to lock the controls. Degaussing the screen The monitor screen is automatically degaussed (demagnetized) when the power is turned on. You can also manually degauss the monitor. 1 Press the MENU button. The MENU OSD appears. 2 Press the ¨./> and >?// buttons to select “ OPTION,” and press the MENU button again. The OPTION OSD appears. 3 Press the ¨./> buttons to select “ (MANUAL DEGAUSS).” 4 Press the > / button. The screen is degaussed for about 3 seconds. If you need to degauss the screen a second time, wait for at least 20 minutes before repeating the steps above. The OPTION OSD automatically disappears after about 30 seconds. To close the OSD, press the MENU button again. Changing the on-screen display position You can change the OSD position (for example, when you want to adjust the picture behind the OSD). 1 Press the MENU button. The MENU OSD appears. 2 Press the ¨./> and >?// buttons to select “ OPTION,” and press the MENU button again. The OPTION OSD appears. 3 Press the ¨./> buttons to select “ (OSD H POSITION)” or “

Select “ (OSD H POSITION)” to adjust the horizontal position. Select “ (OSD V POSITION)” to adjust the vertical position. 4 Press the >?// buttons to move the OSD to the desired position. The OPTION OSD automatically disappears after about 30 seconds. To close the OSD, press the MENU button again. To reset, press the RESET button while the OSD is on. MENU

AUTO16 Customizing Your Monitor Locking the controls The control lock function disables all of the buttons on the front panel except the u (power) switch and MENU button. 1 Press the MENU button. The MENU OSD appears. 2 Press the ¨./> and >?// buttons to select “ OPTION,” and press the MENU button again. The OPTION OSD appears. 3 Press the ¨./> buttons to select “ (CONTROL LOCK).” 4 Press the >?// buttons to select “LOCK.” The OPTION OSD automatically disappears after about 30 seconds. To close the OSD, press the MENU button again. Once you select “LOCK,” you cannot select any items except “EXIT” and “ OPTION” in the MENU OSD. If you press any button other than the u (power) switch and MENU button, the mark appears on the screen. To cancel the control lock Repeat steps 1 through 3 above and press the >?// buttons to select “UNLOCK.” Setting the power saving delay time You can set the delay time before the monitor enters the power saving mode. See page 19 for more information on this monitor’s power saving capabilities. 1 Press the MENU button. The MENU OSD appears. 2 Press the ¨./> and >?// buttons to select “ OPTION,” and press the MENU button again. The OPTION OSD appears. 3 Press the ¨./> buttons to select “ ZZ... (PWR SAVE DELAY).” 4 Press the >?// buttons to select the desired time. When PWR SAVE DELAY is set to “OFF,” the monitor does not go into power saving mode. The OPTION OSD automatically disappears after about 30 seconds. To close the OSD, press the MENU button again. To reset, press the RESET button while the OSD is on. MENU

Using the LANG (Language) On- screen Display English, French, German, Spanish, Italian and Japanese versions of the OSDs are available. 1 Press the MENU button. The MENU OSD appears. 2 Press the ¨./> and >?// buttons to select “ LANG,” and press the MENU button again. The LANGUAGE OSD appears. 3 Press the ¨./> buttons to select the desired language. ENGLISH: English, FRANÇAIS: French, DEUTSCH: German, ESPAÑOL: Spanish, ITALIANO: Italian, or : Japanese. The OSD automatically disappears after about 30 seconds. To close the OSD, press the MENU button again. To reset to English, press the RESET button while the OSD is on. MENU RESETRESET MENU RESET Resetting the Adjustments Resetting an adjustment item 1 Press the MENU, ¨./> and >?//buttons to select the OSD containing the item you want to reset. 2 Press the ¨./> buttons to select the item you want to reset. 3 Press the RESET button. Resetting all of the adjustment data for the current input signal When there is no OSD displayed, press the RESET button. All of the adjustments data for the current input signal is reset to the factory settings. Note that adjustment data not affected by changes in input signal (OSD language, OSD position, input signal selection, power saving delay time and the control lock function) is not reset to the factory settings. Resetting all of the adjustment data for all input signals Press and hold the RESET button for more than two seconds. All of the adjustment data, including the brightness and contrast, is reset to the factory settings.

ENGLISHFRANÇAISDEUTSCHESPAÑOLITALIANOLANGUAGE18

Technical Features Preset and User Modes This monitor has factory preset modes for the most popular industry standards for true “plug and play” compatibility. When a new input signal is entered, the monitor selects the appropriate factory preset mode and momentarily adjusts the phase calibration to provide a high quality picture to the center of the screen. The calibration is stored in memory and is immediately recalled whenever the same input signal is received. No.

Vertical Frequency 70 Hz 60 Hz 75 Hz 85 Hz 70 Hz 85 Hz 60 Hz 75 Hz 85 Hz 75 Hz 60 Hz 70 Hz 75 Hz 75 Hz 85 Hz 75 Hz 75 Hz 60 Hz 85 Hz 60 Hz 75 Hz 85 Hz 60 Hz 65 Hz 70 Hz 75 Hz 85 Hz Graphics Mode MCGA VGA-G EVGA VESA VGA-Text VESA SVGA ESVGA VESA Macintosh 16” Color VESA VESA EUVGA Macintosh 19” Color VESA VESA Macintosh 21” Color VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA Technical Features For input signals that do not match one of the factory preset modes, the digital Multiscan technology of this monitor performs all of the adjustments necessary to ensure that a clear picture appears on the screen for any timing in the monitor’s frequency range. However, it may be necessary to fine tune the vertical/horizontal size and centering. Simply press the ASC button or adjust the monitor according to the adjustment instructions. The adjustments are stored automatically as a user mode and recalled whenever the corresponding input signal is received. Recommended horizontal and vertical timing conditions Horizontal sync width duty should be: >4.8% of total horizontal time. Horizontal blanking width should be: >2.5 µsec. Vertical blanking width should be: > 450 µsec. 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. Adjusting the monitor’s resolution and color number Adjust the monitor’s resolution and color number by referring to your computer’s instruction manual. The color number may vary according to your computer or video board. The color palette setting and the actual number of colors are as follows:

• High Color (16 bit) n 65,536 colors

• True Color (24 bit) n about 16.77 million colors In true color mode (24 bit), speed may be slower.

Power Saving Function This monitor meets the power-saving guidelines set by VESA and Energy Star, as well as the more stringent NUTEK . If the monitor is connected to a computer or video graphics board that is VESA DPMS (Display Power Management Signaling) compliant, the monitor will automatically reduce power consumption in three stages as shown below.

Recovery time Approx. 3 sec.Approx. 3 sec.Approx. 10 sec. u indicatorGreenGreen and orangealternateGreen and orangealternateOrange Off Power consumption mode Normal operationStandby (1st mode)Suspend (2nd mode)Active-off (3rd mode)Power-offScreenactiveblankblankblank Horizontalsync signalpresentabsentpresentabsent Verticalsync signalpresentpresentabsentabsent

You can set the delay time before the monitor enters the power saving mode using the OSD. Set the time according to “Setting the power saving delay time” on page 16. Note If no video signal is input to the monitor, the “NO INPUTSIGNAL” message (page 20) appears. After the delay time haspassed, the power saving function automatically puts the monitorinto the active-off mode and the u indicator lights up orange. Oncethe horizontal and vertical sync signals are detected, the monitorautomatically resumes its normal operation mode. Damper Wires When viewing a white background, very thin horizontal lines may be visible on the screen as shown below. These lines are the shadows of the damper wires and are characteristic of CRTs that use aperture grilles. The wires are attached to the aperture grille on the inside of the Trinitron tube and prevent the vibration of the aperture grille. Damper wires Plug & Play This monitor complies with the DDC1, DDC2B, DDC2AB and DDC2B+ Display Data Channel (DDC) standards of VESA. When a DDC1 host system is connected, the monitor synchronizes with the V. CLK in accordance with the VESA standards and outputs the EDID (Extended Display Identification Data) to the data line. When a DDC2B, DDC2AB or DDC2B+ host system is connected, the monitor automatically switches to the appropriate standard. DDC is a trademark of the Video Electronics Standard Association. Note When using Windows 95/98, the DDC standard does not apply tothe 5 BNC connectors. If you use the DDC standard, connect theHD15 connector to the computer with the supplied video signalcable.Power consumption≤ 145 W (GDM-500PS)≤ 125 W (GDM-400PS)Approx. 72 W (GDM-500PS)Approx. 65 W (GDM-400PS)Approx. 8 WApprox. 4 W 0 W20 Additional Information Warning Messages If there is something wrong with the input signal, one of the following messages appears. Additional Information 1 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 input, or the input signal from the selected input connector is not received. 2 The selected input connector Indicates which input connector is receiving the wrong signal. If there is something wrong with the signal from both input connectors, “HD15” and “BNC” are displayed alternately. To solve these problems, see “Troubleshooting” below. Troubleshooting This section may help you isolate the cause of a problem and as a result, eliminate the need to contact technical support. Symptom Check these items No pictureIf the u indicator is not litIf the “NO INPUT SIGNAL”message appears on the screen,or if the u indicator is eitherorange or alternating betweengreen and orangeIf the “OUT OF SCAN RANGE”message appears on the screenIf no message is displayed andthe u indicator is green orflashing orangeIf using a Macintosh systemIf using Windows 95/98Picture is scrambled• Check that the power cord is properly connected.• Check that the u (power) switch is in the “on” position.• The screen is blank when the monitor is in power saving mode. Try pressing any key on thecomputer keyboard.• Check that your computer power switch is in the “on” position.• Check that the input select setting is correct.• Check that the video signal cable is properly connected and all plugs are firmly seated intheir sockets.• Check that the 5 BNCs are connected in the correct order (from left to right: Red–Green–Blue–HD–VD) (page 6).• Ensure that no pins are bent or pushed in the HD15 video input connector.• Check that the video board is completely seated in the proper bus slot.• Check that the video frequency range is within that specified for the monitor.Horizontal: 30 – 94 kHz (GDM-400PS), 30 – 107 kHz (GDM-500PS)Vertical: 48 – 160 HzRefer to your computer’s instruction manual to adjust the video frequency range.• If you are using a video signal cable adapter, check that it is correct.• See “Self-diagnosis Function” (page 22).• Check that the Macintosh adapter and the video signal cable are properly connected (page 6).

• If you replaced an old monitor with this monitor, reconnect the old monitor and do thefollowing. Install the Windows Monitor Information Disk (page 7) and select “GDM-400PS”or “GDM-500PS” from among the Sony monitors in the Windows 95/98 monitor selectionscreen. If you choose to select “Plug and Play,” connect the monitor to the computer withthe HD15 video signal. You cannot use the five BNC connectors.• Check your graphics board manual for the proper monitor setting.• Check this manual and confirm that the graphics mode and the frequency you are trying tooperate at is supported. Even if the frequency is within the proper range, some videoboards may have a sync pulse that is too narrow for the monitor to sync correctly. INFORMATIONOUT OF SCAN RANGEINPUT : HD1521 Getting Started Additional Information

Symptom Check these items Color is not uniform You cannot adjust the monitor with the buttons on the front panel White does not look white Screen image is not centered or sized properly Edges of the image are curved White lines show red or blue shadows at edges Picture is fuzzy Picture bounces or has wavy oscillations Picture is flickering Picture appears to be ghosting Wavy or elliptical (moire) pattern is visible Two fine horizontal lines (wires) are visible Hum is heard right after the power is turned on

• Degauss the monitor (page 15). If you place equipment which generates a magnetic field, such as a loudspeaker, near the monitor, or you change the direction of the monitor, color may lose uniformity. The degauss function demagnetizes the metal frame of the CRT to obtain a neutral field for uniform color reproduction. If a second degauss cycle is needed, allow a minimum interval of 20 minutes for the best result.

• Adjust the landing (pages 13 – 14).

• If the control lock function is set to on, set it to off using the OPTION OSD (page 16).

• Adjust the color temperature (pages 12 – 13).

• Check that the 5 BNCs are connected in the correct order (from left to right: Red–Green– Blue–HD–VD) (page 6).

• Some video modes do not fill the screen to the edges. This problem tends to occur with certain video boards.

• Adjust the contrast and brightness (page 9).

• Degauss the monitor (page 15). If you place equipment which generates a magnetic field, such as a loudspeaker, near the monitor, or you change the direction of the monitor, color may lose uniformity. The degauss function demagnetizes the metal frame of the CRT to obtain a neutral field for uniform color reproduction. If a second degauss cycle is needed, allow a minimum interval of 20 minutes for the best result.

• If red or blue shadows appear along the edges of images, adjust the convergence (pages 13 – 14).

• If the moire is cancelled, the picture may become fuzzy. Decrease the moire cancellation effect (pages 13 – 14).

• Isolate and eliminate any potential sources of electric or magnetic fields. Common causes for this symptom are electric fans, fluorescent lighting or laser printers.

• If you have another monitor close to this monitor, increase the distance between them to reduce the interference.

• Try plugging the monitor into a different AC outlet, preferably on a different circuit.

• Try the monitor on a different computer in a different room.

• Set the refresh rate on the computer to obtain the best possible picture by referring to the computer’s manual.

• Eliminate the use of video cable extensions and/or video switch boxes if this symptom occurs. Excessive cable length or a weak connection can produce this symptom.

• Cancel the moire (pages 13 – 14). The moire may be modified depending on the connected computer.

• Due to the relationship between resolution, monitor dot pitch and the pitch of some image patterns, certain screen backgrounds sometimes show moire. Change your desktop pattern.

• These wires stabilize the vertically striped aperture grille (page 19). This aperture grille allows more light to pass through to the screen giving the Trinitron CRT more color and brightness.

• When the power is turned on, the auto-degauss cycle is activated. While the auto-degauss cycle is activated (3 seconds), a hum may be heard. The same hum is heard when the monitor is manually degaussed. This is not a malfunction.22 Additional Information Self-diagnosis Function This monitor is equipped with a self-diagnosis function. If there is a problem with your monitor or computer(s), the screen will go blank and the u indicator will either light up green or flash orange. If the

u indicator is green 1 Remove any plugs from the video input 1 and 2 connectors, or turn off the connected computer(s). 2 Press and hold the >/ button for 2 seconds. If all four color bars appear (white, red, green, blue), the monitor is working properly. Reconnect the video input cables and check the condition of your computer(s). 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

u indicator is flashing orange Press the

u button to turn the monitor off and on. If the u indicator lights up green, the monitor is working properly. If the u indicator is still flashing, there is a potential monitor failure. Count the number of seconds between orange flashes of the u 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. u indicator Specifications GDM-400PS Picture tube 0.25 – 0.27 mm aperture grille pitch 19 inches measured diagonally 90-degree deflection Viewable image size Approx. 365 × 273 mm (w/h) (14

/2 inches) Deflection frequency Horizontal: 30 to 94 kHz Vertical: 48 to 160 Hz AC input voltage/current 100 to 240 V, 50 – 60 Hz, 1.8 – 1.0 A Power consumption Max. 125 W Dimensions 444 × 467 × 453 mm (w/h/d) (17

/8 inches) Mass Approx. 25 kg (55 lb 2 oz) Supplied accessories See page 6 GDM-500PS Picture tube 0.25 – 0.27 mm aperture grille pitch 21 inches measured diagonally 90-degree deflection Viewable image size Approx. 403.8 × 302.2 mm (w/h) (16 × 12 inches) 19.8” viewing image Resolution Horizontal: Max. 1600 dots Vertical: Max. 1200 lines Standard image area Approx. 388 × 291 mm (w/h) (15

Approx. 364 × 291 mm (w/h) (14

/4 inches) Mass Approx. 31 kg (68 lb 5 oz) Supplied accessories See page 6 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.3