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4-079-363-21 (1)
Trinitron Color
Computer Display
US
Operating Instructions
FR
Mode d’emploi
ES
Manual de instrucciones
HMD-A400
© 2000 Sony Corporation
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Owner’s Record NOTICE This notice is applicable for USA/Canada only. The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit. If shipped to USA/Canada, install only a UL LISTED/CSA Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them LABELLED power supply cord meeting the following whenever you call upon your dealer regarding this product. specifications: Model No. Serial No. SPECIFICATIONS Plug Type Nema-Plug 5-15p Cord
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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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Step 3: Turn on the monitor and
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Use of the stand Precautions Insert the supplied stand into the groove to adjust the angle of the monitor. You can use the stand in either the vertical or horizontal Warning on power connections position. If you do not need the stand for this purpose, you can use Use the supplied power cord. If you use a different power cord, it as a convenient CD rack. 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 m
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Identifying parts and controls See the pages in parentheses for further details. Front Rear MENU 1 Control button (page 9) 4 Video input connector (HD15) (page 6) The control button is used to display the menu and make This connector inputs RGB video signals (0.700 Vp-p, positive) and sync signals. adjustments to the monitor, including brightness and contrast adjustments. 1 2 3 4 5 2! (power) switch and indicator (pages 6, 12, 15) 6 7 8 9 10 This button turns the monitor on and off. The power
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Step 2:Connect the power cord Setup With the monitor and computer switched off, first connect the Before using your monitor, check that the following accessories power cord to the monitor, then connect it to a power outlet. are included in your carton: Power cord (1) USB cable (1) Monitor stand (1) Warranty card (1) Notes on cleaning the screen’s surface (1) This instruction manual (1) to AC IN Step 1:Connect your monitor to to a power outlet your computer Turn off the monitor and
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MENU MENU Connecting Universal Serial Bus Selecting the on-screen menu (USB) compliant peripherals language (LANGUAGE/ INFORMATION) Your monitor has one upstream USB connector (on the rear panel) and four downstream USB connectors (two on both the left English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Swedish, and right sides). They provide a fast and easy way to connect USB Russian and Japanese versions of the on-screen menus are compliant peripheral devices (such as keyboards, mice, prin
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MENU the resolution of the current input signal 6 SCREEN (page 11) SCREEN Select the SCREEN menu to Customizing Your Monitor DEGAUSS degauss the screen and adjust the moire cancellation level. ON You can make numerous adjustments to your monitor using the on-screen menu. SELECT EX I T Navigating the menu 7 COLOR (page 11) COLOR Select the COLOR menu to USER 5000KKK 6500 9300 R50 Press the center of the control button to display the main MENU adjust the picture’s color G50 on your screen.
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MENU MENU MENU MENU MENU 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. These settings are stored in memory for all input signals. 1 Move the control button in any direction. The BRIGHTNESS/CONTRAST menu appears on the screen. BR I GHTNESS / CONTRAST 26 26 2 Select the menu you want t
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Adjusting the centering of the Adjusting the shape of the picture picture (CENTER) (GEOMETRY) This setting is stored in memory for the current input signal. The GEOMETRY settings allow you to adjust the rotation and shape of the picture. 1 Press the center of the control button. The (ROTATION) setting is stored in memory for all input The main MENU appears on the screen. signals. All other settings are stored in memory for the current input signal. 2 Move the control button m/M to highlight
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x Degaussing the screen Adjusting the color of the picture The monitor is automatically demagnetized when the power is turned on. (COLOR) To manually degauss the monitor, first move the The COLOR settings allow you to adjust the picture’s color control button m/M to select (DEGAUSS). Then move temperature by changing the color level of the white color field. the control button ,. Colors appear reddish if the temperature is low, and bluish if the The screen is degaussed for about 5 seconds.
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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 Appendix for a list of the factory preset modes.) The visible lines on your screen especially when the background
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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 15) if the following recommendations do not resolve the problem. Symptom Check these items No picture If the ! (power) indicator is not lit Check that the power cord is properly connected. Check that the ! (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 Color is not uniform Degauss the monitor* (page 11). If you place equipment that generates a magnetic field, such as a speaker, near the monitor, or if you change the direction the monitor faces, color may lose uniformity. White does not look white Adjust the color temperature (page 11). Letters and lines show red or blue Adjust the convergence (page 10). shadows at the edges USB peripherals do not function Check that the appropriate USB connectors are securel
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MENU Self-diagnosis function Specifications This monitor is equipped with a self-diagnosis function. If there is CRT 0.24 mm aperture grille pitch (center) a problem with your monitor or computer, the screen will go 19 inches measured diagonally blank and the ! (power) indicator will either light up green or 90-degree deflection flash orange. If the ! (power) indicator is lit in orange, the FD Trinitron computer is in power saving mode. Try pressing any key on the Viewable image size Appr
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Table des Matières Précautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Identification des composants et des commandes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 1ére étape: Raccordez le moniteur à votre ordinateur. . . . . . . . . . . 6 2éme étape: Branchez le cordon d’alimentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 3éme étape: Mettez le moniteur et l’ordinateur sous tension .
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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 de rayer le revêtement de l’écran. Utilisez le cordon d’alimentation fourni. Si vous utilisez un Ne frottez pas, ne touchez pas et ne tapotez pas la surface de cordon d’alimentation différent
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Identification des composants et des commandes Pour plus de détails, reportez-vous au pages indiquées entre parenthèses. Avant Arrière MENU 1 Manette de commande (page 9) 4 Connecteur d’entrée vidéo (HD15) (page 6) La manette de commande sert à afficher le menu et à ajuster Ce connecteur assure l’entrée des signaux vidéo RVB les paramètres de réglage du moniteur, y compris la (0,700 Vp-p, positifs) et des signaux de synchronisation. luminosité et le contraste. 1 2 3 4 5 2 Commutateur et indic
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2éme étape:Branchez le cordon Installation d’alimentation Avant de mettre ce moniteur en service, vérifiez si tous les Le moniteur et l’ordinateur étant hors tension, branchez d’abord accessoires suivants se trouvent bien dans le carton: le cordon d’alimentation sur le moniteur et ensuite sur une prise Cordon d’alimentation (1) murale. Câble USB (1) Support du moniteur (1) Carte de garantie (1) Remarques sur l’entretien de la surface de l’écran (1) Ce mode d’emploi (1) 1ére étape
