Summary of the content on the page No. 1
GDM-Cover.fm Page 1 Monday, July 5, 1999 9:14 PM
3-864-156-51 (1)
Trinitron Color
Graphic Display
EN
Operating Instructions
F
Mode d’emploi
ES
Manual de instrucciones
C
GDM-F400
GDM-F500
© 1999 by Sony Corporation
Sony GDM-F400/F500 (E,F,S,C2) 3-864-156-51 (1)
Summary of the content on the page No. 2
GDM-F500(P02).fm Page 2 Monday, July 5, 1999 9:14 PM 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.
Summary of the content on the page No. 3
GDM-F500.book Page 3 Friday, December 4, 1998 3:55 PM 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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Summary of the content on the page No. 4
GDM-F500.book Page 4 Friday, December 4, 1998 3:55 PM Use of the tilt-swivel Precautions This monitor can be adjusted within the angles shown below. To turn the monitor vertically or horizontally, hold it at the bottom Warning on power connections with both hands. • Use the supplied power cord. If you use a different power cord, GDM-F400 be sure that it is compatible with your local power supply. For the customers in the U.S.A. If you do not use the appropriate cord, this monitor will not
Summary of the content on the page No. 5
GDM-F500.book Page 5 Friday, December 4, 1998 3:55 PM Identifying parts and controls See the pages in parentheses for further details. GDM-F500 is used for illustration purposes throughout this manual. Front Rear R G B HD VD (HD15) (BNC) RESET ASC INPUT HD15 BNC MENU 1 RESET button (page 14) 9 Video input 1 connector (HD15) (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 2 2 2 ASC (auto s
Summary of the content on the page No. 6
GDM-F500.book Page 6 Friday, December 4, 1998 3:55 PM xxxx Connecting to a Macintosh or compatible computer Setup Use the supplied Macintosh adapter. Before using your monitor, check that the following accessories are included in your carton: • Power cord (1) R G B HD VD • HD15 video signal cable (1) (HD15) (BNC) • USB cable (1) • Macintosh adapter (1) • Windows Monitor Information Disk (1) • Warranty card (1) • Notes on cleaning the screen’s surface (1) • This instruction manual (1) to HD
Summary of the content on the page No. 7
GDM-F500.book Page 7 Friday, December 4, 1998 3:55 PM Step 2:Connect the power cord Step 3:Turn on the monitor and computer With the monitor and computer switched off, first connect the power cord to the monitor, then connect it to a power outlet. First turn on the monitor, then turn on the computer. R G B HD VD (HD15) (BNC) The installation of your monitor is complete. If necessary, use the monitor’s controls to adjust the picture. to AC IN If no picture appears on your screen • Check that
Summary of the content on the page No. 8
GDM-F500.book Page 8 Friday, December 4, 1998 3:55 PM Connecting Universal Serial Bus Selecting the on-screen menu (USB) compliant peripherals language (LANG) Your monitor has one upstream and four downstream USB English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, and Japanese versions connectors. They provide a fast and easy way to connect USB of the on-screen menus are available. The default setting is compliant peripheral devices (such as keyboards, mice, printers English. and scanners) to your
Summary of the content on the page No. 9
GDM-F500.book Page 9 Friday, December 4, 1998 3:55 PM Selecting the input signal Automatically sizing and centering the picture You can connect two computers to this monitor using the HD15 and BNC connectors. To switch between the two computers, use You can easily adjust the picture to fill the screen by pressing the the INPUT button. ASC (auto sizing and centering) button. Press the INPUT button. Press the ASC button. The input signal and corresponding input indicator change each The pi
Summary of the content on the page No. 10
GDM-F500.book Page 10 Friday, December 4, 1998 3:55 PM SCREEN 6 SCREEN (page 13) Select the SCREEN menu to adjust Customizing Your Monitor the picture’s quality. You can adjust TOP BOT the vertical and horizontal You can make numerous adjustments to your monitor using the 26 ADJ convergence, landing, and moire on-screen menu. cancellation effect. H CONVERGENCE Navigating the menu LANGUAGE 7 LANG (page 8) Press the joystick to display the main MENU on your screen. See Select LANG to ch
Summary of the content on the page No. 11
GDM-F500.book Page 11 Friday, December 4, 1998 3:55 PM xxxx Using the joystick Adjusting the brightness and 1 Select the menu you want to adjust. contrast Move the joystick up, down, left, or right to highlight the desired menu. Press the joystick to select the menu item. Brightness and contrast adjustments are made using a separate BRIGHTNESS/CONTRAST menu. These settings are stored in memory for all input signals. 1 Move the joystick in any direction. b The BRIGHTNESS/CONTRAST menu appea
Summary of the content on the page No. 12
GDM-F500.book Page 12 Friday, December 4, 1998 3:55 PM Adjusting the shape of the picture Adjusting the color of the picture (GEOM) (COLOR) The COLOR settings allow you to adjust the picture’s color The GEOM settings allow you to adjust the rotation and shape of temperature by changing the color level of the white color field. the picture. Colors appear reddish if the temperature is low, and bluish if the The rotation setting is stored in memory for all input signals. All temperature is
Summary of the content on the page No. 13
GDM-F500.book Page 13 Friday, December 4, 1998 3:55 PM Select To Adjusting the quality of the picture turn the moire cancellation function (SCREEN) ON or OFF CANCEL MOIRE* ADJ (MOIRE ADJUST) appears The SCREEN settings allow you to adjust the quality of the in the menu when you select ON picture by controlling the convergence, moire, and landing. • If you see red or blue shadows around letters or lines, adjust the adjust the degree of moire ADJ convergence. cancellation until the mo
Summary of the content on the page No. 14
GDM-F500.book Page 14 Friday, December 4, 1998 3:55 PM Additional settings (OPTION) Resetting the adjustments You can manually degauss (demagnetize) the monitor, change the This monitor has the following three reset methods. Use the menu position, set the power saving delay time, and lock the RESET button to reset the adjustments. controls. 1 Press the joystick. RESET The main MENU appears on the screen. 2 Move the joystick to highlight OPTION and press Resetting a single adjustment item t
Summary of the content on the page No. 15
GDM-F500.book Page 15 Friday, December 4, 1998 3:55 PM Technical Features Troubleshooting Before contacting technical support, refer to this section. Preset and user modes If thin lines appear on your screen When the monitor receives an input signal, it automatically matches the signal to one of the factory preset modes stored in the (damper wires) monitor’s memory to provide a high quality picture at the center of the screen. (See page i for a list of the factory preset modes.) The line
Summary of the content on the page No. 16
GDM-F500.book Page 16 Friday, December 4, 1998 3:55 PM 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 18) 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” p
Summary of the content on the page No. 17
GDM-F500.book Page 17 Friday, December 4, 1998 3:55 PM 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 • Press the ASC button (page 9). 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 e
Summary of the content on the page No. 18
GDM-F500.book Page 18 Friday, December 4, 1998 3:55 PM Self-diagnosis function Specifications This monitor is equipped with a self-diagnosis function. If there is a problem with your monitor or computer(s), the screen will go GDM-F400 blank and the 1 (power) indicator will either light up green or CRT 0.22 mm aperture grille pitch flash orange. If the 1 (power) indicator is lit in orange, the 19 inches measured diagonally computer is in power saving mode. Try pressing any key on the 90
Summary of the content on the page No. 19
GDM-F500(F).book Page 3 Friday, December 4, 1998 3:57 PM Table des Matières Précautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Identification des composants et des commandes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 1re étape: Raccordez le moniteur à l’ordinateur . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 2e étape: Branchez le cordon d’alimentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Summary of the content on the page No. 20
GDM-F500(F).book Page 4 Friday, December 4, 1998 3:57 PM Entretien Précautions • Nettoyez l’écran à l’aide d’un chiffon doux. Si vous utilisez un produit nettoyant pour vitres, n’utilisez aucun type de produit Avertissement sur le raccordement à la source contenant une solution antistatique ou des additifs similaires d’alimentation parce que vous risquez sinon de rayer le revêtement de l’écran. • Utilisez le cordon d’alimentation fourni. Si vous utilisez un • Ne frottez pas, ne touchez pa
