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3-867-232-12 (1)
Trinitron Color
Computer Display
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Operating Instructions
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Mode d’emploi
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Manual de instrucciones
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CPD-G500
© 1999 by Sony Corporation
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Owner’s Record Hinweise • Aus ergonomischen Gründen wird empfohlen, die The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit. Grundfarbe Blau nicht auf dunklem Untergrund zu verwenden Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them (schlechte Erkennbarkeit, Augenbelastung bei zu geringem whenever you call upon your dealer regarding this product. Zeichenkontrast). Model No. Serial No. • Aus ergonomischen Gründen (
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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
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Use of the tilt-swivel Precautions This monitor can be adjusted within the angles shown below. To find the center of the monitor’s turning radius, align the center of Warning on power connections the monitor’s screen with the centering dots on the stand. • Use the supplied power cord. If you use a different power cord, Hold the monitor at the bottom with both hands when you turn it be sure that it is compatible with your local power supply. horizontally or vertically. Be careful not to pinch
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Identifying parts and controls See the pages in parentheses for further details. Front Rear forward side forward side rear side rear side MENU AC IN RESET INPUT HD15 BNC R G B HD VD (HD15) (BNC) MENU RESET INPUT HD15 BNC 1 RESET (reset) button (page 16) 6 Video input 1 connector (HD15) (y1) (page 6) This button resets the adjustments to the factory settings. This connector inputs RGB video signals (0.700 Vp-p, positive) and sync signals. 2 INPUT (input) switch (page 8) This switch selects the H
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x Connecting to a Macintosh or compatible computer Setup Before using your monitor, check that the following accessories AC IN are included in your carton: • Power cord (1) R G B HD VD • HD15 video signal cable (1) (HD15) (BNC) • Current G3 adapter (for beige system) (1) • Windows Monitor Information Disk (1) • Warranty card (1) • Notes on cleaning the screen’s surface (1) • This instruction manual (1) to HD15 Step 1:Connect your monitor to Current G3 adapter (for beige system) your compute
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If no picture appears on your screen Step 2:Connect the power cord • Check that the monitor is correctly connected to the computer. • If NO INPUT SIGNAL appears on the screen, try changing the With the monitor and computer switched off, first connect the input signal (page 8), and confirm that your computer’s graphic power cord to the monitor, then connect it to a power outlet. board is completely seated in the correct bus slot. • If you are replacing an old monitor with this model and OUT
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Selecting the on-screen menu Selecting the input signal language (LANG) You can connect two computers to this monitor using the HD15 and BNC connectors. To select one of the two computers, use the English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Swedish, INPUT switch. Russian and Japanese versions of the on-screen menus are available. The default setting is English. Move the INPUT switch. The selected connector appears on the screen for 3 seconds. 1 Press the center of the control button. S
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6 CONV (page 12) CONVERGENCE Select the CONV menu to adjust the Customizing Your Monitor picture’s horizontal and vertical TOP convergence. BOT You can make numerous adjustments to your monitor using the 26 on-screen menu. L ANGUAGE 7 LANG (page 8) Navigating the menu Select LANG to choose the on- ENGL I SH FRANÇA I S screen menu’s language. DEUTSCH Press the center of the control button to display the main MENU ESPAÑOL on your screen. See page 10 for more information on using the ITAL IANO
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x Using the control button Adjusting the brightness and 1 Display the main MENU. contrast Press the center of the control button to display the main MENU on your screen. Brightness and contrast adjustments are made using a separate BRIGHTNESS/CONTRAST menu. MENU These settings are stored in memory for the signals from the currently selected input connector. 1 Move the control button in any direction. The BRIGHTNESS/CONTRAST menu appears on the screen. BR I GHTNESS / CONTRAST 2 Select the me
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Automatically sizing and centering Adjusting the centering of the the picture (AUTO) picture (CENTER) You can easily adjust the picture to fill the screen by using the This setting is stored in memory for the current input signal. (AUTO) item in the SIZE/CENTER menu. 1 Press the center of the control button. 1 Press the center of the control button. The main MENU appears on the screen. The main MENU appears on the screen. 2 Move the control button to highlight CENTER 2 Move the control butto
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Adjusting the shape of the picture Adjusting the convergence (CONV) (GEOM) The CONV settings allow you to adjust the quality of the picture by controlling the convergence. The convergence refers to the The GEOM settings allow you to adjust the rotation and shape of alignment of the red, green, and blue color signals. the picture. If you see red or blue shadows around letters or lines, adjust the The (rotation) setting is stored in memory for all input signals. convergence. All other settin
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Adjusting the quality of the picture Adjusting the color of the picture (SCREEN) (COLOR) The SCREEN settings allow you to adjust the quality of the The COLOR settings allow you to adjust the picture’s color picture by controlling the moire and landing. temperature by changing the color level of the white color field. • If the color is irregular at the corners of the screen, adjust the Colors appear reddish if the temperature is low, and bluish if the landing. temperature is high. This adjust
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EXPERT mode Setting the color temperature for each of the video input connectors You can make additional adjustments to the color in greater detail by selecting the EXPERT mode. You can set the fine tuning of the color temperature in EASY or EXPERT mode for each of the video input connectors (HD15 and COLOR BNC). EASY EXPERT s RGB 5000K 6500K 930 0K 1 Select the same adjustment mode and color R BIAS 50 G BIAS 50 temperature in the COLOR menu for both HD15 and B BIAS 50 BNC. RGAIN 50 GGAIN
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Restoring the color from the EASY or sRGB menus Additional settings (OPTION) The colors of most display monitors tend to gradually lose brilliance over several years of service. The IMAGE RESTORATION feature You can manually degauss (demagnetize) the monitor, change the found in the EASY and sRGB menus allows you to restore the color menu position, and lock the controls. to the original factory quality levels. The explanation below explains how to restore the monitor’s color from the EASY m
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Resetting the adjustments Technical Features This monitor has the following three reset methods. Use the RESET button to reset the adjustments. Preset and user modes RESET 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 prese
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If OUT OF SCAN RANGE appears on the screen Troubleshooting INFORMAT ION MON I TOR I S WORK I NG BNC : 130.0kHz / 7 5H z Before contacting technical support, refer to this section. OUT OF SCAN RANGE CHANGE S I GNA L T I M I NG If thin lines appear on your screen WH I T E RED GREEN (damper wires) BLUE The lines you are experiencing on your screen are normal for the 1 The selected connector and the frequencies of the Trinitron monitor and are not a malfunction. These are shadows current input s
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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 • Check that the v
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Symptom Check these items 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 • Perform the (AUTO) function (page 11). properly • Adjust the size (page 11) or centering (page 11). 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) • Set CANCEL MOIRE to
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Self-diagnosis function Specifications This monitor is equipped with a self-diagnosis function. If there is CRT 0.24 mm aperture grille pitch a problem with your monitor or computer(s), the screen will go 21 inches measured diagonally blank and the 1 (power) indicator will either light up green or 90-degree deflection flash orange. If the 1 (power) indicator is lit in orange, the FD Trinitron computer is in power saving mode. Try pressing any key on the Viewable image size Approx. 403.8 ×
