GDMF500R - Other computer accessories SONY - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Trinitron FD 21-inch CRT monitor
Brand	Sony
Model	GDMF500R
Screen size	21 inches (diagonal), display area 403.8 x 302.2 mm (19.8 inches)
Maximum resolution	2048 x 1536 pixels
Recommended resolution	1600 x 1200 pixels
Horizontal frequency	30 to 121 kHz
Vertical frequency	48 to 160 Hz
Grid pitch	0.22 mm
Video input connectors	HD15 (VGA) and BNC (5 connectors: R, G, B, H, V)
USB connectors	1 upstream, 4 downstream (USB 1.1)
Power supply voltage	100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption	Approximately 145 W (normal), ≤ 1 W in deep sleep
Dimensions (W x H x D)	502 x 511 x 480.3 mm
Weight	Approximately 33 kg
Power saving functions	VESA DPMS, ENERGY STAR, NUTEK
OSD menu languages	French, English, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Swedish, Russian, Japanese
Available adjustments	Brightness, contrast, size, centering, zoom, geometry, convergence, color (SIMPLE, EXPERT, sRGB), moiré, degaussing
Plug & Play compatibility	DDC (Display Data Channel)
Maintenance and cleaning	Soft cloth, mild detergent; do not use alcohol or benzene
Safety	Automatic degaussing at power-on; do not block ventilation openings
Supplied accessories	Power cord, HD15 video signal cable, USB cable, G3 adapter, installation diskette, warranty card

Frequently Asked Questions - GDMF500R SONY

How to adjust brightness and contrast?

Move the control stick in any direction to display the BRIGHTNESS/CONTRAST menu. Use up/down for brightness (♀) and left/right for contrast (♂). The menu disappears automatically after 3 seconds.

What to do if the screen displays 'NO VIDEO INPUT'?

Check that the video cable is properly connected and that the input connector (HD15 or BNC) is selected with the INPUT button. Make sure the computer is not in power saving mode and that the graphics card is properly inserted.

How to use the built-in USB hub?

Connect the computer to the upstream USB connector (cable provided). Then plug your USB devices (keyboard, mouse, etc.) into the downstream connectors. The hub works as long as the monitor is powered on or in power saving mode.

Why are fine lines visible on the screen?

These lines are the damping wires of the Trinitron tube, visible on a light background. This is a normal characteristic, not a defect.

How to reset all settings?

Press and hold the RESET button for at least 2 seconds to reset all settings for all input signals. Language, color mode, OSD position, and lock settings are not affected.

How to switch between video inputs (HD15/BNC)?

Press the INPUT button on the front of the monitor. Each press alternates between HD15 and BNC connectors. The corresponding indicator lights up and the connector name appears on-screen.

What to do in case of moiré (wavy patterns) on the screen?

In the SCREEN menu, enable MOIRE SUPPRESS (ON) then adjust MOIRE ADJUST until the moiré disappears. Note that the image may become slightly blurred with this function enabled.

How to unlock controls if a padlock appears?

Access the OPTION menu, select LOCK MENU and set it to OFF. The buttons become operational again.

What are the precautions for transport?

Use the original carton and packaging materials. To rotate the monitor, hold it by the base with both hands. Avoid exposing it to shocks or vibrations.

How to restore original colors?

In the COLOR menu, select SIMPLE or sRGB mode, then choose RESTORE COLOR. The monitor must be in normal operation for at least 30 minutes before using this function.

USER MANUAL GDMF500R SONY

Trinitron Color Graphic Display

Operating Instructions GB Mode d'emploi FR Bedienungsanleitung DE Manual de instrucciones ES Istruzioni per l'uso Hctpyku no 3Kcnlyatau R Bruksanvising Gebruiksaanwijzing NL

GDM-F500R

Owner's Record

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.

FCC Notice

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment 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 reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

EN 55022 Compliance (Czech Republic Only)

This device belongs to category B devices as described in EN 55022, unless it is specifically stated that it is a category A device on the specification label. The following applies to devices in category A of EN 55022 (radius of protection up to 30 meters). The user of the device is obliged to take all steps necessary to remove sources of interference to telecommunication or other devices.

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

This notice is applicable for USA/Canada only. If shipped to USA/Canada, install only a UL LISTED/CSA LABELLED power supply cord meeting the following specifications: SPECIFICATIONS Plug Type Nema-Plug 5-15p Cord Type SVT or SJT, minimum 3 18 AWG Length Maximum 15 feet Rating Minimum 7 A, 125 V

NOTICE

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

This monitor complies with the TCO'99 guidelines.

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: Sony

Model No.: GDM-F500R

Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.

Address: 1 Sony Drive, Park Ridge, NJ. 07656 USA Telephone No.: 201-930-6970

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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. 7

Step 3: Turn on the monitor and computer 7

Connecting Universal Serial Bus (USB) compliant peripherals . 8

Selecting the on-screen menu language (LANG). 8

Selecting the input signal 9

Automatically sizing and centering the picture (AUTO) 9

Customizing Your Monitor 10

Navigating the menu. 10

Adjusting the brightness and contrast. 11

Adjusting the size of the picture (SIZE) 11

Adjusting the centering of the picture (CENTER) 12

Enlarging or reducing the picture (ZOOM) 12

Adjusting the shape of the picture (GEOM) 12

Adjusting the convergence (CONV) 12

Adjusting the quality of the picture (SCREEN) 13

Adjusting the color of the picture (COLOR) 13

Additional settings (OPTION) 15

Resetting the adjustments 16

Technical Features 16

Preset and user modes. 16

Power saving function. 16

Troubleshooting. 17

If thin lines appear on your screen (damper wires). 17

On-screen messages 17

Trouble symptoms and remedies 18

Self-diagnosis function 20

Specifications. 20

Appendix.

1. Preset mode timing table

TCO'99 Eco-document

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 3 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 tilt-swivel

This monitor can be adjusted within the angles shown below. To turn the monitor vertically or horizontally, hold it at the bottom with both hands.

Identifying parts and controls

See the pages in parentheses for further details.

Front

1 RESET (reset) button (page 16)

This button resets the adjustments to the factory settings.

2 ASC (auto sizing and centering) button (page 9)

This button automatically adjusts the size and centering of the picture.

3 INPUT button and HD15 / BNC indicators (page 9)

This button selects the HD15 or BNC video input signal. Each time you press this button, the input signal and corresponding indicator alternate.

4 Joystick (page 11)

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

5 (power) switch and indicator (pages 7, 16, 20)

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.

6 AC IN connector (page 7)

This connector provides AC power to the monitor.

7 USB (universal serial bus) upstream connector (page 8)

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

8 USB (universal serial bus) downstream connectors (page 8)

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

Video input 1 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 (Composite Sync on 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.

Video input 2 connector (BNC) (page 6)

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

Setup

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

Power cord (1), HD15 video signal cable (1), USB cable (1), G3 adapter (for Macintosh blue and white system) (1), Setup Disk (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.

Notes

• Do not touch the pins of the video signal cable connector as this might bend the pins.
• When connecting the video signal cable, check the alignment of the HD15 connector. Do not force the connector in the wrong way or the pins might bend.

- Connecting to an IBM PC/AT or compatible computer

Connecting to a Macintosh computer

Use the supplied G3 adapter (for blue and white system).

• Connect the supplied Macintosh adapter to the computer before connecting the cable. This adapter is compatible with the Power Macintosh G3 computer that has three rows of pins. If you are connecting to the other version of Power Macintosh G3 series computer with two rows of pins or other models, you will need a different adapter (sold separately).

- Connecting to the five BNC connectors

• Connect the cables from left to right in the following order: Red-Green-Blue-HD-VD.

Note

Plug & Play (DDC) does not apply to the five BNC connectors. If you want to use Plug & Play, connect your computer to the HD15 connector using the supplied video signal cable.

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.

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, try changing the input signal (page 9), and 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 - 121 kHz, and the vertical frequency is between 48 - 160 Hz.

For more information about the on-screen messages, see "Trouble symptoms and remedies" on page 18.

Setup on various OS (Operating System)

This monitor complies with the "DDC" Plug & Play standard and automatically detects all the monitor's information with the Windows Plug & Play function. 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. If your PC/graphics board has difficulty communicating with this monitor, load the supplied Setup Disk. Refer to the "Read Me" file on the Disk about the procedure to install. You can also download the information by accessing the web site of the graphics board's manufacturer.

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 and four downstream USB connectors. 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.

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 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 (LANG)

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

1 Press the joystick.

See page 11 for more information on using the joystick.

2 Move the joystick to highlight ANG and press the joystick again.

3 Move the joystick up or down to select a language and press the joystick again.

• ENGLISH FRANCAIS: French
• DEUTSCH: German
• ESPANOL: Spanish ITALIANO: Italian NEDERLANDS: Dutch

To close the menu

Press the joystick 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

Press the RESET button while the LANGUAGE menu is displayed on the screen.

Selecting the input signal

You can connect two computers to this monitor using the HD15 and BNC connectors. To switch between the two computers, use the INPUT button.

Press the INPUT button.

Each time you press this button, the input signal and corresponding indicator alternate.

When the button is pressed, BNC is selected, when the button is unpressed, HD15 is selected.

HD15

BNC

The selected connector appears on the screen for a few seconds. "HD15" or "BNC" appears on the screen.

Note

If no signal is input to the selected connector, NO INPUT SIGNAL appears on the screen. After a few seconds, the monitor enters the power saving mode. If this happens, switch to the other connector.

Automatically sizing and centering the picture (AUTO)

You can easily adjust the picture to fill the screen by pressing the ASC (auto sizing and centering) button, or by using the on-screen menu.

Using ASC button

Press the ASC button.

The picture automatically fills the screen.

Using the on-screen menu

1. Press the joystick to display the main MENU on the screen.

2. Move the joystick to highlight CENTER or SIZE and press the joystick again.

3. Move the joystick up or down to select AUTO.

4. Move the joystick to the right.

The picture automatically fills the screen.

Notes

• This function is intended for use with a computer running Windows or similar graphic user interface software that provides a full-screen picture. It may not work properly if the background color is dark or if the input picture does not fill the screen to the edges (such as an MS-DOS prompt). Pictures with an aspect ratio of 5:4 (resolution: 1280 x 1024, 1800 x 1440) are displayed at their actual resolution and do not fill the screen to the edges. The displayed image moves for a few seconds while this function is performed. This is not a malfunction.

Customizing Your Monitor

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

Navigating the menu

Press the joystick to display the main MENU on your screen. See page 11 for more information on using the joystick.

Use the joystick to select one of the following menus.

1CENTER (page 12)

Select the CENTER menu to adjust the picture's centering, size or zoom.

2SIZE (page 11)

Select the SIZE menu to adjust the picture's size, centering or zoom.

3GEOM (page 12)

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

4COLOR (page 13)

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.

5SCREEN (page 13)

Select the SCREEN menu to adjust the picture's quality. You can adjust the landing and moiré cancellation effect.

6CONV (page 12)

Select the CONV menu to adjust the picture's horizontal and vertical convergence.

Select the LANG menu to choose the on-screen menu's language.

8OPTION (page 15)

Select the OPTION menu to adjust the monitor's options. The options include:

• degaussing the screen
• changing the on-screen menu position
• locking the controls

9EXIT

Select EXIT to close the menu.

Displaying the current input signal

The horizontal and vertical frequencies of the current input signal are displayed in the main MENU. If the signal matches one of this monitor's factory preset modes, the resolution is also displayed.

Using the joystick

1 Display the main MENU and select the menu you want to adjust.

Press the joystick once to display the main MENU. Then move the joystick up, down, left, or right to highlight the desired menu. Press the joystick to select the menu item.

2 Adjust the menu.

Move the joystick up, down, left, or right to make the adjustment.

3 Close the menu.

Press the joystick 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

Press the RESET button. See page 16 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 the signals from the currently selected input connector.

1 Move the joystick in any direction.

The BRIGHTNESS/CONTRAST menu appears on the screen.

2 Move the joystick up or down to adjust the brightness ( ) and left or right to adjust the contrast ( ).

If you are using the sRGB mode

If you selected the sRGB mode in the COLOR menu, the following BRIGHTNESS/CONTRAST menu appears on the screen.

For more information about using the sRGB mode, see "Adjusting the color of the picture (COLOR)" on page 13.

The menu automatically disappears after about 3 seconds.

Adjusting the size of the picture (SIZE)

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

1 Press the joystick.

The main MENU appears on the screen.

2 Move the joystick to highlight SIZE and press the joystick again.

The SIZE/CENTER menu appears on the screen.

3 First move the joystick up or down to select for horizontal adjustment, or for vertical adjustment. Then move the joystick left or right to adjust the size.

Adjusting the centering of the picture (CENTER)

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

1 Press the joystick. The main MENU appears on the screen. 2 Move the joystick to highlight CENTER and press the joystick again. The SIZE/CENTER menu appears on the screen. 3 First move the joystick up or down to select for horizontal adjustment, or for vertical adjustment. Then move the joystick left or right to adjust the centering.

Enlarging or reducing the picture (ZOOM)

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

1 Press the joystick. The main MENU appears on the screen. 2 Move the joystick to highlight SIZE or CENTER and press the joystick again. The SIZE/CENTER menu appears on the screen. 3 Move the joystick up or down to select zoom, and move the joystick left or right to enlarge or reduce the picture.

Note

Adjustment stops when either the horizontal or vertical size reaches its maximum or minimum value.

Adjusting the shape of the picture (GEOM)

The GEOM 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 joystick.

The main MENU appears on the screen.

2 Move the joystick to highlight GEOM and press the joystick again.

The GEOMETRY menu appears on the screen.

3 First move the joystick up or down to select the desired adjustment item. Then move the joystick left or right to make the adjustment.

Select To
○	rotate the picture
○	expand or contract the picture sides
○	shift the picture sides to the left or right
○	adjust the picture width at the top of the screen
○	shift the picture to the left or right at the top of the screen

Adjusting the convergence (CONV)

The CONV 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 joystick. The main MENU appears on the screen. 2 Move the joystick to highlight CONV and press the joystick again. The CONVERGENCE menu appears on the screen. 3 First move the joystick up or down to select the desired adjustment item. Then move the joystick left or right to make the adjustment.

Select To
+	horizontally shift red or blue shadows
+	vertically shift red or blue shadows
+TOP	vertically shift red or blue shadows at the top of the screen
V CONVER TOP
+BOT	vertically shift red or blue shadows at the bottom of the screen
V CONVER BOTTOM

Adjusting the quality of the picture (SCREEN)

The SCREEN settings allow you to adjust the quality of the picture by controlling the moiré and landing.

• If the color is irregular at the corners of the screen, adjust the landing.
• If elliptical or wavy patterns appear on the screen, cancel the moiré.

The CANCEL MOIRE and MOIRE ADJUST settings are stored in memory for the current input signal. All other settings are stored in memory for all input signals.

1 Press the joystick.

The main MENU appears on the screen.

2 Move the joystick to highlight SCREEN and press the joystick again. The SCREEN menu appears on the screen. 3 First move the joystick up or down to select the desired adjustment item. Then move the joystick left or right to make the adjustment.

Select To
LANDING	reduce any color irregularities in the screen's top left corner to a minimum.
LANDING	reduce any color irregularities in the screen's top right corner to a minimum.
LANDING	reduce any color irregularities in the screen's bottom left corner to a minimum.
LANDING	reduce any color irregularities in the screen's bottom right corner to a minimum.
CANCEL MOIRE*	turn the moire cancellation function ON or OFF. (MOIRE ADJUST) appears in the menu when you select ON.
MOIRE ADJUST	adjust the degree of moire cancellation until the moire is at a minimum.

• Moiré 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 moiré

Note

The picture may become fuzzy when CANCEL MOIRE is set to ON.

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 color to a printed picture's colors.

1 Press the joystick.

The main MENU appears on the screen.

2 Move the joystick to highlight COLOR and press the joystick again.

The COLOR menu appears on the screen.

3 Move the joystick left or right to select the adjustment mode.

There are three types of adjustment modes: EASY, EXPERT, and sRGB.

4 First move the joystick up or down to select the desired adjustment item. Then move the joystick left or right to make the adjustment.

Adjust the selected mode according to the following instructions.

EASY mode

1 Move the joystick up or down to select the color temperature row 1. Then move the joystick left or right 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.

2 If necessary, fine tune the color temperature. Move the joystick up or down to select the color temperature row ②. Then move the joystick left or right to fine tune the color temperature.

If you fine tune the color temperature, the new color settings are stored in memory for each of the three color temperatures and item 1 of the on-screen menu changes as follows.

·[5000K]→[ ] ·[6500K]→[ ] ·[9300K]→[ ]

(continued)

EXPERT mode

You can make additional adjustments to the color in greater detail by selecting the EXPERT mode.

1 Move the joystick up or down to select the color temperature row 1. Then move the joystick left or right to select a color temperature. 2 Move the joystick up or down to select the adjustment item 2. Then move joystick left or right to adjust the BIAS (black level).

This adjusts the dark areas of an image.

3 Move the joystick up or down to select the adjustment item ③. Then move the joystick left or right to adjust the GAIN (white level).

This adjusts the light areas of an image.

You can adjust the R (red), G (green), B (blue) component of the input signal when making changes to items 2 and 3.

If you fine tune the color temperature, the new color settings are stored in memory for each of the three color temperatures and item 1 of the on-screen menu change as follows.

·[5000K]→[ ] ·[6500K]→[ ] ·[9300K]→[ ]

Setting the color temperature for each of the video input connectors

You can set the fine tuning of the color temperature in EASY or EXPERT mode for each of the video input connectors (HD15 and BNC).

1 Select the same adjustment mode and color temperature in the COLOR menu for both HD15 and BNC. 2 Fine tune the color temperature in each menu for HD15 and BNC.

The settings are stored in memory for each of the HD15 and BNC connectors.

For information on how to select the connector, see page 9.

sRGB mode

The sRGB color setting is an industry standard color space protocol designed to correlate the displayed and printed colors of sRGB compliant computer products. To adjust the colors to the sRGB profile, simply select the sRGB mode in the COLOR menu. However, in order to display the sRGB colors correctly (γ = 2.2, 6500K) you must set your computer to the sRGB profile and adjust the brightness ( ) and contrast () to the numbers shown in the menu. For information on how to change the brightness ( ) and contrast () see page 11.

Note

Your computer and other connected products (such as a printer) must be sRGB compliant.

Restoring the color from the EASY or sRGB menus

The colors of most display monitors tend to gradually lose brilliance over several years of service. The IMAGE RESTORATION feature found in the EASY and sRGB menus allows you to restore the color to the original factory quality levels. The explanation below explains how to restore the monitor's color from the EASY menu.

1. Move the joystick left or right to select EASY or sRGB mode. 2. First move the joystick up or down to select (IMAGE RESTORATION). Then move the joystick to the right.

The picture disappears while the color is being restored (about 2 seconds). After the color is restored, the picture reappears on the screen again.

Notes

• Before using this feature, the monitor must be in normal operation mode (green power indicator on) for at least 30 minutes. If the monitor goes into power saving mode, you must return the monitor to normal operation mode and wait for 30 minutes for the monitor to be ready. You may need to adjust your computer's power saving settings to keep the monitor in normal operation mode for the full 30 minutes. If the monitor is not ready, the following message will appear.

• The monitor may gradually lose its ability to perform this function due to the natural aging of the picture tube.

Additional settings (OPTION)

You can manually degauss (demagnetize) the monitor, change the menu position, and lock the controls.

1. Press the joystick.

The main MENU appears on the screen.

2. Move the joystick to highlight OPTION and press the joystick again.

The OPTION menu appears on the screen.

3. Move the joystick up or down to select the desired adjustment item.

Adjust the selected item according to the following instructions.

Degaussing the screen

The monitor is automatically demagnetized (degaussed) when the power is turned on.

To manually degauss the monitor, first move the joystick up or down to select DEGAUSS. Then move the joystick to the right.

The screen is degaussed for about 2 seconds. If a second degauss cycle is needed, allow a minimum interval of 20 minutes for the best result.

Changing the menu's position

Change the menu's position if it is blocking an image on the screen.

To change the menu's on-screen position, first move the joystick up or down to select (SDH POSITION) for horizontal adjustment, or (SDV POSITION) for vertical adjustment. Then move the joystick left or right to shift the on-screen menu.

Locking the controls

To protect adjustment data by locking the controls, first move the joystick up or down to select CONTROL LOCK. Then move the joystick to the right, to select ON.

Only the power switch, EXIT, and CONTROL LOCK of the OPTION menu will operate. If any other items are selected, the mark appears on the screen.

To cancel the control lock

Repeat the procedure above and set CONTROL LOCK to OFF.

Resetting the adjustments

This monitor has the following three reset methods. Use the RESET button to reset the adjustments.

Resetting a single adjustment item

Use the joystick to select the adjustment item you want to reset, and press the RESET button.

Resetting all of the adjustment data for the current input signal

Press the RESET button when no menu is displayed on the screen. Note that the following items are not reset by this method:

• on-screen menu language (page 8)
• adjustment mode in the COLOR menu (EASY, EXPERT, sRGB) (page 13)
• on-screen menu position (page 15) control lock (page 15)

Resetting all of the adjustment data for all input signals

Press and hold the RESET button for more than two seconds.

Note

The RESET button does not function when ON (CONTROL LOCK) is set to ON.

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 - 121kHz , vertical: 48 - 160Hz ). 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 that comes with your graphics 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 the monitor is connected to a computer or video graphics board that is DPMS (Display Power Management Signaling) compliant, the monitor will automatically reduce power consumption in three stages as shown below.

Power mode Power consumption*		( power) indicator
normal operation	≤ 145 W green
1 standby ≤ 15 W green and orange		alternate
2 suspend (sleep)**	≤ 15 W green and orange	alternate
3 active off*** (deep sleep)**	≤ 1 W orange
power off 0 W off

• Figures reflect power consumption when no USB compatible peripherals are connected to the monitor. "Sleep" and "deep sleep" are power saving modes defined by the Environmental Protection Agency. * When your computer enters a power saving mode, the input signal is cut and NO INPUT SIGNAL appears on the screen. After a few seconds, the monitor enters power saving mode.

Troubleshooting

Before contacting technical support, refer to this section.

If thin lines appear on your screen (damper wires)

The lines you are experiencing on your screen are normal for the Trinitron monitor and are not a malfunction. These are shadows from the damper wires used to stabilize the aperture grille and are most noticeable when the screen's background is light (usually white). 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.

On-screen messages

If there is something wrong with the input signal, one of the following messages appears on the screen.

If NO INPUT SIGNAL appears on the screen

1The selected connector

This message shows the currently selected connector (HD15 or BNC).

2The input signal condition NO INPUT SINGAL

This indicates that no signal is input, or that no signal is input from the selected connector.

If OUT OF SCAN RANGE appears on the screen

1. The selected connector and the frequencies of the current input signal

This message shows the currently selected connector (HD15 or BNC). If the monitor recognizes the frequencies of the current input signal, the horizontal and vertical frequencies are also displayed.

2. The input signal condition OUT OF SCAN RANGE

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

3. The remedies

CHANGE SIGNAL TIMING appears on the screen. If you are replacing an old monitor with this monitor, reconnect the old monitor. Then adjust the computer's graphic board so that the horizontal frequency is between 30 - 121 kHz, and the vertical frequency is between 48 - 160 Hz.

For more information, see "Trouble symptoms and remedies" on page 18.

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

While the monitor is receiving a video signal, press and hold the joystick for more than three seconds to display this monitor's information box.

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

• Model name: GDM-F500R
• Serial number
• Name and specifications of your computer and graphics board.

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 20) 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 either orange or alternating between green and orange	·Check that the video signal cable is properly connected and all plugs are firmly seated in their sockets. If you are using the five BNC connectors, connect them in the correct order (from left to right: Red-Green-Blue-HD-VD) (page 6). ·Check that the INPUT switch setting is correct (page 9). ·Check that the HD15 video input connector's pins are not bent or pushed in. ■Problems caused by the connected computer or other equipment ·The computer is in power saving mode. Try pressing any key on the computer keyboard. ·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 equipment ·Check 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 - 121 kHz Vertical: 48 - 160 Hz
If no message is displayed and the (1)(power) indicator is green or flashing orange	·Use the Self-diagnosis function (page 20).
If using Windows 95/98 · If you replaced an old monitor with this monitor, reconnect the old monitor and do the following. Install the supplied Setup Disk (page 7) and select this monitor ("GDM-F500R") from among the Sony monitors in the Windows 95/98 monitor selection screen. If you choose to select "Plug and Play," connect the monitor to the computer with the HD15 video signal cable. You cannot use the five BNC connectors.
If using a Macintosh system · When connecting to a Power Macintosh G3 series computer that has three rows of pins, check that the supplied G3 adapter and the video signal cable are properly connected (page 6). ·For Power Macintosh G3 or other models which have two rows of pins, you will need a different adapter which is sold separately.
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 equipment ·Check your graphics board manual for the proper monitor setting. ·Confirm that the graphics mode (VESA, Macintosh 21" Color, 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 11). ·Degauss the monitor* (page 15). ·If CANCEL MOIRE is ON, the picture may become fuzzy. Decrease the moiré cancellation effect or set CANCEL MOIRE to OFF (page 13).
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	·Perform the AUTO function (page 9). ·Adjust the size (page 11) or centering (page 12). Note that some video modes do not fill the screen to the edges.
Edges of the image are curved · Adjust the geometry (page 12).
Wavy or elliptical pattern (moire) is visible	·Set CANCEL MOIRE to ON and adjust the degree of moire cancellation until the moire is at a minimum (page 13). ■Problems caused by the connected computer or other equipment ·Change your desktop pattern.
Color is not uniform	·Degauss the monitor* (page 15). 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. ·Adjust the landing (page 13).
White does not look white	·Adjust the color temperature (page 13). ·Check that the five BNC connectors are connected in the correct order (from left to right: Red-Green-Blue-HD-VD) (page 6).
Letters and lines show red or blue shadows at the edges	·Adjust the convergence (page 12).
Monitor buttons do not operate (○pears on the screen)	·If the control lock is set to ON, set it to OFF (page 15).
IMAGE RESTORATION function does not operate	·Before using this function, the monitor must be in normal operation mode (green power indicator on) for at least 30 minutes. For more information on using the IMAGE RESTORATION function, see page 15. ·Adjust the computer's power saving settings to keep the monitor in normal operation mode for more than 30 minutes. ·The monitor may gradually lose its ability to perform this function due to the natural aging of the picture tube.
USB peripherals do not function	·Check that the appropriate USB connectors are securely connected (page 8). ·Check that the (○) (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. ·For customers using Windows 95 1. 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 three 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.

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 power indicator will either light up green or flash orange. If the power indicator is lit in orange, the computer is in power saving mode. Try pressing any key on the keyboard.

Power indicator

If the power indicator is green

1. Remove any plugs from the video input 1 and 2 connectors, or turn off the connected computer(s). 2. Press the power button twice to turn the monitor off and then on. 3. Move the joystick to the right for 2 seconds before the monitor enters power saving mode.

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 power indicator is flashing orange

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

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

If the power indicator is still flashing, there is a potential monitor failure. Count the number of seconds between orange flashes of the 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 0.22 mm aperture grille pitch

21 inches measured diagonally

90-degree deflection

FD Trinitron

Viewable image size Approx. 403.8 x 302.2 mm (w/h)

(16 x 12 inches)

19.8" viewing image

Resolution

Maximum Horizontal: 2048 dots

Vertical: 1536 lines

Recommended Horizontal: 1600 dots

Vertical: 1200 lines

Standard image area Approx. 388 x 291 mm (w/h)

(15 3/8 x 11 1/2 inches)

or

Approx. 364 x 291 mm (w/h)

(14³ / 8· 11¹ / 2 inches)

Deflection frequency* Horizontal: 30 to 121kHz

Vertical: 48 to 160Hz

AC input voltage/current 100 to 240V 50 - 60Hz 2.0 - 1.0A

Power consumption Approx. 145 W (with no USB devices connected)

Operating temperature 10°C to 40°C

Dimensions Approx.502-511·480.3 mm (w/h/d) (19⁷ / 8· 20¹ / 8· 19¹ / 4 inches)

Mass Approx. 33kg (72 lb 12 oz)

Plug and Play DDC1/DDC2B/DDC2Bi, GTF**

Supplied accessories See page 6

• Recommended horizontal and vertical timing condition

Horizontal sync width duty should be more than 4.8% of total horizontal time or 0.8 µs whichever is larger. Horizontal blanking width should be more than 2.3µsec Vertical blanking width should be more than 450 µsec

** If the input signal is Generalized Timing Formula (GTF) compliant, the GTF feature of the monitor will automatically provide an optimal image for the screen.

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Table of Contents

Precautions 4

Plug & Play DDC1/DDC2B/DDC2Bi, GTF**

Plug and Play DDC1/DDC2B/DDC2Bi, GTF**

Plug and Play characteristics

DDC1/DDC2B/DDC2Bi, GTF**

Vertical: 1536 lines

Vertical: 1200 lines

Plug & Play DDC1/DDC2B/DDC2Bi, GTF**

Do not install the monitor in the following places:

• On soft surfaces (carpets, blankets, etc.) or near other materials (curtains, drapes, etc.) that may block air flow to the ventilation openings near the monitor's cabinet, such as radiators or air vents, and also in places where direct sunlight may fall.
• Where there are sudden temperature changes
• Where there is vibration or sudden mechanical impact on unstable surfaces, near sources of magnetic fields such as transformers or high-voltage cables, or on metal surfaces with a risk of electric charge

care

Wipe the screen with a soft cloth. Do not use chemicals or glass cleaners. Do not use liquids containing antistatic or similar additives, as they may damage the screen coating. Do not touch, scratch, or tap the screen with sharp or rough objects (such as a ballpoint pen or screwdriver). This may cause scratches on the surface of the cathode ray tube. - Wipe the cabinet, stand, and control panel with a soft cloth slightly moistened in a mild detergent solution. Do not use rough scouring pads, abrasive pastes, or solvents such as alcohol or gasoline.

Transportation

When transporting the monitor or delivering it to a repair workshop, use the factory carton or packaging materials.

Using the Tilt/Swivel Base

The monitor can be set to a comfortable position by adjusting the tilt angle as shown in the figure below. Rotate the device vertically or horizontally, holding it by the bottom part with both hands.

Identification of Control Parts

See pages in parentheses for detailed information.

Front Panel

1 RESET button (reset) (p. 16)

Returns the parameters to the factory default values.

2 ASC button (automatic size and centering) (p. 9)

Automatically adjusts the size and centering of the image.

3 INPUT button (input) and HD15/BNC indicators (p. 9)

Selects the input video signal HD15 or BNC.

Each time the button is pressed, the input signal changes and the corresponding indicator is shown.

The jacket is used to display the monitor setup menu, including brightness and contrast adjustment.

5 Power switch/indicator (pages 7, 16, 20)

This button turns the monitor on and off.

When the monitor is on, the indicator glows green, and when the monitor is in energy-saving mode, it glows or flashes green and orange, or just orange.

6 AC IN socket (page 7)

Provides electrical power to the monitor.

7 USB upstream port (universal serial bus) (page 8)

Use this port to connect to a computer that supports the USB standard.

8 USB downstream ports (universal serial bus) (page 8)

Use these ports to connect the monitor to peripheral devices that support the USB standard.

9 Video input connector 1 (HD15) (page 6)

Provides analog RGB (0.700 Vp-p, positive) and sync signals.

Contact No. Signal

1 Red 2 Green (combined sync on green) 3 Blue 4 ID (ground) 5 DDC ground 6 Red ground 7 Green ground 8 Blue ground 9 DDC +5V* 10 Ground 11 ID (ground) 12 Bidirectional data exchange channel (SDA)* 13 Horizontal sync 14 Vertical sync 15 Data clock (SCL)

10 Video input connector 2 (BNC) (p.6)

Video signal: RGB (0.700 Vp-p, positive) and sync signal.

Preparation for work

Before using the monitor, check the presence of the following accessories in the box:

Power cable (1) Video signal cable HD15 (1) - USB cable (1) - Adapter G3

Do not turn on the monitor and computer. First connect the power cable to the monitor, then plug it into the electrical outlet.

Step 3: Turn on the monitor and computer

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

Monitor installation is complete.

If necessary, use the monitor controls to adjust the image.

If the image does not appear on the screen

• Check the correctness of the monitor connection to the computer.
• If the message NO SIGNAL appears on the screen, try changing the input signal (p.9) and make sure that the computer's graphics card is securely seated in the corresponding slot.
• If this model is installed instead of an old monitor, and the message UNSUPPORTED GRAPHICS MODE appears on the screen, return the old monitor to its place. Then adjust the graphics card so that the horizontal scan frequency is in the range of 30 - 121 kHz, and the vertical scan frequency is in the range of 48 - 160 Hz.

For detailed information on on-screen messages, see the section "Troubleshooting" on page 18.

Installed on various operating systems

This monitor meets the requirements of the "DDC" Plug & Play standard and automatically detects all monitor information using the Plug & Play function in Windows. It is not necessary to install any special drivers on the computer.

If you connect this monitor to your PC and turn on the computer for the first time, a dialog box for the installation program may appear on the screen. Press the "Next" button several times according to the installation program instructions until the Plug & Play monitor is automatically selected, so that this monitor can be used.

If the computer or graphics card cannot properly establish contact with the monitor, load the included installation disk. To learn about the installation procedure, see the "Read Me" file on the disk. Additional information can also be obtained from the graphics card manufacturer's website.

To close the menu

Press the button once to return to the main menu, and twice to return to normal viewing mode. If no buttons are pressed, the on-screen menu automatically disappears after approximately 30 seconds.

To return to English

Press the RESET button while the LANGUAGE menu is displayed on the screen.

Selecting the input signal

Two computers can be connected to this monitor using the HD15 and BNC connectors.

To switch from one computer to another, use the INPUT button.

Press the INPUT button.

Each time the button is pressed, the input signal type changes, and the corresponding indicator is shown.

When the button is pressed, the BNC signal is selected; when released, the HD15 signal is selected.

HD15

BNC

The selected socket is displayed on the screen for a few seconds.

The screen displays "HD15" or "BNC".

Note

If no signal is supplied to the selected input, the message NO INPUT SIGNAL appears on the screen. After a few seconds, the monitor switches to power-saving mode. If this happens, switch to another input.

Automatic adjustment of image size and centering (AUTO FORMAT)

The image size and centering are adjusted automatically on the screen by pressing the ASC button (auto size and centering) or via the on-screen menu.

Using the ASC button

Press the ASC button.

The image is automatically adjusted to the screen.

Using the on-screen menu

1 Press the joystick to display the main menu on the screen (MENU).

2 Move the joystick to select the CENTER or SIZE element and press the joystick again.

3 Move the joystick up or down to select (AUTO FORMAT).

The image is automatically stretched to fill the screen.

Applications

• This function is designed for use with a computer running Windows and software with a similar graphical interface that provides a full-screen image. It may work incorrectly if the fluorescent lamp is dim or if the input signal does not fill the screen to the edges (for example, the MS-DOS command line). Images with an aspect ratio of 5:4 (resolution: 1280x1024, 1800x1440) are displayed at their actual resolution and do not fill the screen to the edges. When you select this option, the image may shift for a few seconds. This is not a malfunction.

Monitor adjustment

Most monitor adjustments are made using the on-screen menu.

Displays the CENTER menu for adjusting centering, size, and reducing or enlarging the image.

2 SIZE (p. 11)

Displays the SIZE menu for adjusting size, centering, and reducing or enlarging the image.

3 GEOM (p. 12)

Displays the GEOM menu for adjusting rotation and screen shape.

4 COLOR (p. 13)

Displays the COLOR menu for adjusting the color temperature. Can be used to match the monitor's colors with the colors of printed images.

6 SCREEN (p. 13)

Displays the SCREEN menu for adjusting image quality. Allows you to correct the white balance, gamma, and eliminate moiré effects.

6 CBEDEH (p. 12)

Selects the CBEDEH item from the menu to adjust the color alignment of the image horizontally and vertically.

7 LANG (p. 8)

Selects the LANG item from the menu to choose the language.

8 NPOOEE (p. 15)

Selects the NPOOEE item from the menu to set up monitor parameters. These include:

screen scaling, changing the position of the on-screen menu, and blocking the control buttons.

Exit

Select Exit to close the menu.

Display of the current input signal

The frequencies for horizontal and vertical scanning of the current input signal are displayed in the main menu (MENU). The resolution is also displayed if the signal corresponds to one of the modes preset at the factory.

Using the joystick

1. Press the joystick once to display the main menu (MENU) on the screen, then select the menu in which you need to make adjustments.

Move the joystick up, down, left, or right to select the desired menu. Press the joystick to select a menu item.

2. Perform the menu adjustment.

Move the joystick up, down, left, or right to adjust.

Close the menu.

Press the joystick once to return to the main menu, and twice to return to normal viewing mode. If the button was pressed, the on-screen menu automatically disappears after approximately 30 seconds.

Reset settings

Press the RESET button. See page 16 for detailed information on performing a settings reset.

Adjusting brightness and contrast

Brightness and contrast adjustment is performed through separate menus: BRIGHTNESS/CONTRAST. These settings are saved in memory for signals that are input at the currently selected input jack.

1 Move the joystick in any direction. The BRIGHTNESS/CONTRAST menu appears on the screen.

2 Move the joystick up or down to adjust brightness (and left or right to adjust contrast).

Using the sRGB mode

If the COLOR menu was set to sRGB mode, the following BRIGHTNESS/CONTRAST menu appears on the screen.

Move the joystick up or down to select the color temperature. Then move the joystick left or right to adjust the color temperature.

After adjusting the color temperature, the new color settings are saved in memory for each of the three color temperatures, and the element 1 of the main menu changes as follows.

·[5000K]→[ ] ·[6500K]→[ ] ·[9300K]→[ ]

Complex mode

The monitor can perform additional, more precise color adjustments.

1. Move the joystick up or down to select the color temperature. 2. Then move the joystick left or right to select the color temperature. 3. Move the joystick up or down to select the adjustment element. 4. Then move the joystick left or right to adjust the level.

The dark areas of the image are adjusted.

The monitor automatically degausses when power is applied again.

To degauss the monitor manually, first move the joystick up or down to select the element (DEGAUSS). Then move the joystick right.

The screen degausses in about 2 seconds. If you need to repeat the degaussing process, you can do so after at least 20 minutes to get the best result.

Changing the menu position

Change the menu position if it obstructs the image on the screen.

To change the menu position, first move the joystick up or down to select HORIZONTAL. Then move the joystick left or right to adjust the horizontal position.

To adjust the vertical position, move the joystick up or down. Then move the joystick left or right to move the on-screen menu.

The RESET button does not work when the control lock is in the ON position.

Technical features

Preset and user modes

When the monitor receives a video signal, it automatically matches it with one of the preset modes stored in the monitor's memory to ensure high-quality image in the center of the screen. (See the list of preset modes in the Appendix.) For input signals that do not match any of the preset modes, using the digital scanning technology of this monitor, all adjustments necessary to obtain a clear image are performed at any synchronization frequency (horizontal: 30-121 kHz, vertical: 48-160 Hz). When adjusting the image, these settings are stored in memory as a user mode and are automatically recalled each time this input signal is received.

For Windows users

Windows users should refer to the User's Guide for the graphics board or the utilities provided with the graphics board, and select the highest possible refresh rate for optimal monitor performance.

Energy Saving Function

This monitor complies with the energy saving standards developed by VESA, ENERGY STAR, and NUTEK. If the monitor is connected to a computer or a graphics board of the DPMS type (Display Power Management Signaling), it automatically reduces power consumption in three stages, as shown below.

Troubleshooting

Before contacting the technical support service, please read this section.

Damping lines

Thin lines that may appear on the screen are characteristic of Trinitron monitors and are not a malfunction. These are shadows of the damping wires, which are part of the aperture grille; they become most noticeable when a bright background (usually white) is displayed. The aperture grille is a very important element that makes Trinitron cathode ray tubes unique and provides brighter and more vivid tones on the screen, making the image sharper and clearer.

On-screen messages

When an incorrect input signal is received, the following messages appear on the screen.

If the following message appears on the screen: NO INPUT SIGNAL

1 Selected input connector

This message displays the currently selected input connector (HD15 or BNC).

2 No input signal

Indicates that no input signal is being received at all, or that it is not being received by the selected input connector.

If the following message appears on the screen: OUT OF RANGE

1 Select the input connector and the frequency of the current input signal

This message displays the input connector (HD15 or BNC) selected at the current moment. If the monitor recognizes the frequencies of the current input signal, the frequencies for horizontal and vertical sweeps are also displayed.

2 INPUT SIGNAL STATUS: GRAPHIC MODE NOT ACCEPTED

Indicates that the input signal does not match the monitor's characteristics.

3 TROUBLESHOOTING

The message CHANGE SIGNAL appears on the screen. If this monitor is replacing an old one, first put the old monitor back in place. Then, in the graphics adapter settings, adjust the horizontal sweep frequency to be in the range of 30-121 kHz, and the vertical sweep frequency to be in the range of 48-160 Hz.

For additional information, see the section "Symptoms and Troubleshooting" on page 18.

Display of the monitor model name, serial number, and production date.

When the monitor receives a video signal, press and hold the joystick for at least three seconds to display the information window with the monitor model.

If the problem persists, contact

Recommended horizontal: 1600 dots

Vertical: 1200 lines

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** If the input signal conforms to GTF (Generalized Timing Formula) parameters, then optimal image for the display will be automatically provided by the GTF function.

Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

Additional installations (OPTION)

Plug and Play DDC1/DDC2B/DDC2Bi, GTF**

Plug and Play DDC1/DDC2B/DDC2Bi, GTF**

If the input signal does not match one of the factory preset modes above, the Generalized Timing Formula feature of this monitor will automatically provide an optimal image for the screen as long as the signal is GTF compliant.

TCO'99 Eco-document

Congratulations!

You have just purchased a TCO'99 approved and labelled product! Your choice has provided you with a product developed for professional use. Your purchase has also contributed to reducing the burden on the environment and also to the further development of environmentally adapted electronics products.

Why do we have environmentally labelled computers?

In many countries, environmental labelling has become an established method for encouraging the adaptation of goods and services to the environment. The main problem, as far as computers and other electronics equipment are concerned, is that environmentally harmful substances are used both in the products and during their manufacture. Since it is not so far possible to satisfactorily recycle the majority of electronics equipment, most of these potentially damaging substances sooner or later enter nature.

There are also other characteristics of a computer, such as energy consumption levels, that are important from the viewpoints of both the work (internal) and natural (external) environments. Since all methods of electricity generation have a negative effect on the environment (e.g. acidic and climate-influencing emissions, radioactive waste), it is vital to save energy. Electronics equipment in offices is often left running continuously and thereby consumes a lot of energy.

What does labelling involve?

This product meets the requirements for the TCO'99 scheme which provides for international and environmental labelling of personal computers. The labelling scheme was developed as a joint effort by the TCO (The Swedish Confederation of Professional Employees), Svenska Naturskyddsforeningen (The Swedish Society for Nature Conservation) and Statens Energimyndighet (The Swedish National Energy Administration).

Approval requirements cover a wide range of issues: environment, ergonomics, usability, emission of electric and magnetic fields, energy consumption and electrical and fire safety.

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The environmental demands impose restrictions on the presence and use of heavy metals, brominated and chlorinated flame retardants, CFCs (freons) and chlorinated solvents, among other things. The product must be prepared for recycling and the manufacturer is obliged to have an environmental policy which must be adhered to in each country where the company implements its operational policy.

The energy requirements include a demand that the computer and/or display, after a certain period of inactivity, shall reduce its power consumption to a lower level in one or more stages. The length of time to reactivate the computer shall be reasonable for the user.

Labelled products must meet strict environmental demands, for example, in respect of the reduction of electric and magnetic fields, physical and visual ergonomics and good usability.

Below you will find a brief summary of the environmental requirements met by this product. The complete environmental criteria document may be ordered from:

TCO Development

SE-114 94 Stockholm, Sweden

Fax: [phone]

Email (Internet): [e-mail]

Current information regarding TCO'99 approved and labelled products may also be obtained via the Internet, using the address: http://www.tco-info.com/

Environmental requirements

Flame retardants

Flame retardants are present in printed circuit boards, cables, wires, casings and housings. Their purpose is to prevent, or at least to delay the spread of fire. Up to 30% of the plastic in a computer casing can consist of flame retardant substances. Most flame retardants contain bromine or chloride, and those flame retardants are chemically related to another group of environmental toxins, PCBs. Both the flame retardants containing bromine or chloride and the PCBs are suspected of giving rise to severe health effects, including reproductive damage in fish-eating birds and mammals, due to the bio-accumulative* processes. Flame retardants have been found in human blood and researchers fear that disturbances in foetus development may occur.

The relevant TCO'99 demand requires that plastic components weighing more than 25 grams must not contain flame retardants with organically bound bromine or chlorine. Flame retardants are allowed in the printed circuit boards since no substitutes are available.

Cadmium**

Cadmium is present in rechargeable batteries and in the colour-generating layers of certain computer displays. Cadmium damages the nervous system and is toxic in high doses. The relevant TCO'99 requirement states that batteries, the colour-generating layers of display screens and the electrical or electronics components must not contain any cadmium.

Mercury**

Mercury is sometimes found in batteries, relays and switches. It damages the nervous system and is toxic in high doses. The relevant TCO'99 requirement states that batteries may not contain any mercury. It also demands that mercury is not present in any of the electrical or electronics components associated with the labelled unit.

CFCs (freons)

The relevant TCO'99 requirement states that neither CFCs nor HCFCs may be used during the manufacture and assembly of the product. CFCs (freons) are sometimes used for washing printed circuit boards. CFCs break down ozone and thereby damage the ozone layer in the stratosphere, causing increased reception on earth of ultraviolet light with e.g. increased risks of skin cancer (malignant melanoma) as a consequence.

Lead**

Lead can be found in picture tubes, display screens, solders and capacitors. Lead damages the nervous system and in higher doses, causes lead poisoning. The relevant TCO'99 requirement permits the inclusion of lead since no replacement has yet been developed.

• Bio-accumulative is defined as substances which accumulate within living organisms. ** Lead, Cadmium and Mercury are heavy metals which are Bioaccumulative.