Commodore 2002 User manual

COMMODORE2002
COLOR/RGB
MONITOR
USER'SGUIDE

USER'S GUIDESTATEMENT
Thisequipmentgenerates andusesradiofrequency energy. Ifitis
notproperly installedandusedinstrict accordance with the manu-
facturer's instructions,thisequipmentmay interfere with radio and
television reception. Thismachinehasbeen tested andfound to
comply with the limitsfor a ClassB computing device inaccordance
with the specifications inSubpartJ of Part15of FCCRules, which
are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interfer-
enceina residentialinstallation.Ifyou suspect interference, you can
test this equipmentbyturning itoff andon.Ifyou determine that
there isinterference with radioor television reception, try one or
more of the following measures to correct it:
•reorientthe receivingantenna.
•move the computer andthismonitoraway from the receiver that is
pickingupinterference.
•change the relativepositionsofthe computer equipment andthe
receiver.
•plugthe computer andthismonitorintoa different outlet so that
the computer andthe receiver areon different branch circuits.
Ifnecessary, consult your Commodore dealeror anexperienced
radio/televisiontechnicianfor additionalsuggestions. You mayalso
wish to consult the following booklet, which was prepared bythe
Federal Communications Commission: How to Identify andResolve
Radio-TV Interference Problems. Thisbooklet isavailable from the
U.S.Government PrintingOffice, Washington, D.C., 20402, Stock
No.004-000-00345-4.
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WARNING
THERE ISDANGEROUS HIGHVOLTAGE PRESENTINTHIS
MONITOR. DONOTEXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO MOISTURE.
SUCH EXPOSURE COULD CAUSE FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK.
Ifyou have technicalproblems with your Commodore 2002monitor,
unplugtheset andcallyour dealer or service technician.
Copyright © 1986byCommodore Electronics Limited
Allrightsreserved
Commodore2002T"isa trademark ofCommodore Electronics Limited
Commodore 64® isa registered trademark of Commodore Electronics
Limited
CommodorePlus/4™ isa trademark ofCommodore ElectronicsLimited
Commodore16™ isa trademark of Commodore Electronics Limited
Commodore 128™ isa trademark ofCommodore Electronics Limited
CommodoreAmiga® isa trademark ofCommodore-Amiga, Inc.
CommodorePC™ isa trademark ofCommodore Electronics Limited
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INTRODUCINGYOUR MONITOR
TheCommodore 2002monitorhasa 13-inchdiagonalscreen andis
capableoffour different operatingmodes:composite (NTSCstan-
dard);separatedlumaandchroma; digitalRGBI(Red/Green/Blue
Intensity);andanalogRGB.Thedifferent modes are usedfor the
displaysof different computers,asshown inthechartbelow.The
2002hasboth40- and80-columndisplaycapability:composite and
separatedmodesuse40-column screens; digitalRGBIandanalog
RGBdisplaysare80columns.With theflickofaswitch,you canuse
the2002asa 40-columncomposite colormonitororan80-column
RGBImonitororananalogRGBmonitor.The2002canbeusedwith
theCommodore 64,128,Plus/4, 16,PCandCommodore Amiga
computers.
RecommendedOperatingModebyComputerModel
SEPARATED
OPERATINGMODE:COMPOSITELUMA/CHROMA DIGITALRGB) ANALOG RGB
COLUMNS:40408080
CommodoreAMIGA X
Commodore128X X
Commodore64X X
PLUS/4X
Commodore16X
CommodorePCX
TV tuneror VCR X
X—Recommendedoperatingmode
Pleasereadthisbriefmanualcarefully before you useyour monitor.
Themanualshows you howto connect the monitorandusethe
operatingmodes correctly. Italsoexplainshowtousethepicture
controlknobs,whichare likethecontrolknobson a colorTV.
Besure totakenoteof thewarnings inthismanual,anddoNOT
remove thebackcover orotherwise attemptto service thismonitor
for safety reasons.Ifyou haveproblemswithyour monitorthatare
notcovered inthismanual,see your Commodore dealeror a quali-
fiedtechnician.Attemptingtoservicethismonitoryourselfvoidsyour
warranty.

CONNECTING YOUR MONITOR TO A COMPUTER
The monitor connection cable connects your monitor to a Commo-
dore personal computer. The cable or cablesyou'll hook updepends
onthe computer model you have.
There are eitheroneor two different cables includedwith the 2002
monitor toconnect itto your computer, depending on which cable
option you purchased.
Shielded cable must beusedfor the connectionbetweenthis moni-
tor andyour computer.
The C-128 Cable Option includestwo cables:
•Onecable isaneight-pin DINcable designed forconnecting a
separate chroma/luma display. "Eight-pin" refers tothe number of
metal "pins"on the inside of the large round end of the cable. This
cable also hasthree different colored plugs on the other end.
These plugsare color-coded for the correctjacks they plug into on
the back of the monitor.
•The other cable isa nine-pin cable, with two rectangular ends (D-
connectors) with ninepins inside that connect tothe RGBI socket
on the back ofthe computer andthe monitor.

The Amiga cableoption contains:
•TheAmiga cable,a 23-pincablewith D-connectors on both ends.
Tofind out which kindof cableyou shoulduse, see theabovetable
andlookatthe audio/video connector(s) on your computer. See your
computer's user manualifyou're stillnotsure.
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CONNECTING THE 40-COLUMN SEPARATED
CHROMA/LUMA DISPLAY
Toconnectthemonitorfor SEPARATED CHROMA/LUMA oper-
ation:
1.Plugthe eight-pinDINconnector (the largerend of the cable) into
the VIDEO connector port on your computer. Make sure the small
dent on the metalend of the cable that you plugintothe computer
isfacing up,andpushinthe cableendfirmly.
2.Insertthe three colored plugs into the LUMA, CHROMA and
AUDIO jacks on the backofthe monitor.Theplugsandjacks are
color-coded:
•the white output pluggoes intothe AUDIO jack (WHITE) on
the monitor.
•the yellow output plug goes intothe LUMA jack (YELLOW).
•the red output pluggoes intothe CHROMA jack (RED).
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3.Setthe VIDEO MODESWITCH on the front control panelto SEP
(for separated luma andchroma) for a sharp color 40-column
picture display.
CONNECTING THE 80-COLUMN DIGITAL RGBI DISPLAY
You would connect this cable ifyou have a computer which uses an
eighty-column screen, like the Commodore 128,which hasa nine-
pinRGBI port.
1.Plugthe silver cable end intothe porton the back of the computer
marked RGBI. That port should havea jack that isdesigned to
accept a ninepinD-connector. Ifthere isnosuch port, the
computer was notdesigned forRGBI operation.
2.Plugthe other endintothe RGB inputinthe middle ofthe backof
the monitor.

3.Switch the VIDEO MODE SWITCH to the RGB position.
4.Depending on your computer, you canselect a specific RGBI
mode with the RGB MODE SWITCH on the back of the monitor.
You can select DIGITAL or ANALOG input. Ifyou set the switch to
DIGITAL, you canchoose POS (highsync) or NEG(low sync).
Select DIGITAL POS forthe Commodore 128or the Commodore
PC.
CONNECTING THE 80-COLUMN ANALOG RGB DISPLAY
TO AN AMIGA
Ifyou have a computer which displaysitsoutput inanalog RGB, like
the Amiga, use the 23-pin RGB cable. You'll also need anaudio
cable (a thin cable with identical phono jacks on eitherend)anda
"Y" adapter cord (which you'll need to buy).
1.Plugthe larger 23-pin end of the cable intothe port on the backof
the Amiga marked RGB. Manually tighten the thumb screws on
either side of the connector.

2.Plugthe 9-pinendintothe RGB inputinthe middle of the backof
themonitor.
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3.Connect one end of the audiocableto the Y adaptercord andthe
otherto the AUDIO jack on the backof the monitor. Itdoesn't
matterwhich end goes where, since they're boththe same.

4.Brancher lesfiches de I'adaptateur enY dans les prises gau-
che etdroite du haut-parleur, a I'arriere de I'ordinateur Amiga.
5.Mettre Ieselecteur de mode video (VIDEO MODE SWITCH)a
laposition RGB.
6.Selectionnez laposition"Analog" surIecommutateur "RGB
mode".
CONNECTING THE COMPOSITE DISPLAY
To connect the monitor forCOMPOSITE display to get a picture from
television tuners or VCR's, you'll need cables designed to connect
the audio andcomposite video outputs from these devices to a
monitor. Standard RF cables with phono plugs atboth ends will work
with mostVCR's andTV tuners.
Ifyou're using RF cables, connect one from video output of the
source tothe yellow LUMA input jack on the monitor, andanother
from the audiooutput of the source to the monitor's AUDIO input, as
thisdiagram shows.

Set the VIDEO MODE SWITCH to COMP (for composite) to view
computer or video output ina 40-column color picture display.
TURNING ON YOUR MONITOR
After connecting your monitortothe computer andinserting the
three-pronged electrical plug into a power outlet, you are ready to
turn onyour monitor. Follow these simple steps:
1.Turn the monitor on by pushing down the power switch. The
POWER INDICATOR LIGHT on the front of the monitor shows
,you when the power ison. Always turn the monitor on BEFORE
you turn the computer on.
Later,when you're readyto turn the power off, press the power
button again.The power lightwill go out.
2.Turn your computer on.You cantell thatboththe monitor and
computer are working correctly when the monitor displays a mes-
sage likeone of these:

Different computers display other opening messages. Ifyou don't
know what message to expect, see your computer's user manual.
USING THE MONITOR PICTURE CONTROLS
You can adjust your monitor's picture with the manual control knobs
located behind the panelbeneath the monitor screen. The panel
opens from the top; just flipopen the cover by pulling itdown from the
upper left corner. NOTE: When using RGBI or RGB analog operating
modes, some of these controls (tint, color) haveno effect, since the
color shades andintensities are preset.
VIDEO MODE SWITCH
As mentioned earlier, you use this switch to select the display mode
of the monitor. The switch can beset atCOMP (composite), SEP
(separated chroma/luma) or RGB.
VOLUME CONTROL
Turn this knobto the right to increase sound volume andto the left to
decrease the volume.
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CONTRAST CONTROL
Turn this knobclockwise to increasecontrast. The normalsetting
isatthe center,
BRIGHTNESS CONTROL
Turnthis knobclockwise to increasebrightnessorcounterclockwise
to makethe screenpicture darker.Thenormalsetting isatthe
center.
TINTCONTROL
Turn this knobcounterclockwise to addmoreredandclockwise to
increasethe greenshading.Thenormalsetting isatthe center.
COLOR CONTROL
Turnthis knobcounterclockwiseto tonecolorsdown,andclockwise
to brightencolors.Thenormalsetting isatthe center.
VERTICAL HOLD CONTROL
Adjust this knobto stop vertical rollingof the picture.
HORIZONTAL POSITIONCONTROL
Turnthis knobclockwise to movethe centerof the picture to the
right.Turn itcounterclockwise shift the center of the picture to the
left.
VERTICAL HEIGHT CONTROL (onbackof monitor)
Adjust this with a screwdriver to increaseordecreasethe vertical
heightof the picture.

SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS
This unithasbeenengineered andmanufactured toassure your
personalsafety. Butimproperusecanresultinpotentialelectri-
calshockor fire hazards. Inorder notto defeat the safeguards
incorporated inthismonitor,observe the following basicrules for its
installation,useandservicing.Followallwarnings andinstructions
marked on your video monitor.
InstallingtheMonitor
1.Your set isequippedwith a three-pronged 120-voltAC lineplug.
Thissafety feature allows the plugto fit intothe power outlet
onlyoneway. Ifitisnecessary to usea 2-prong plugadapter,
makesure the adapterisproperly grounded according to its
instructions.
2.Operate the setonlyfrom a power source asindicatedonthe set
or refer to the user's manualfor this information. Ifyou are not
sure of the type ofpower supply to your home,consult your dealer
or localpower company.
3.Overloaded AC outlets andextension cords are dangerous. So
are frayed power cords andbroken plugs.They mayresult ina
shock or fire hazard.Replace worn or damagedcords andplugs.
Donotusemore thanoneplugadapterononepower outlet.
4.Donotallowanythingto rest onor rollover thepower cord, and
donotplacethe set where the power cord issubject to traffic or
abuse.Thismayresultina shock or fire hazard.
5.Donotusethismonitornearwater—for example, neara bathtub,
washbowl, kitchen sink,laundrytub,ina wet basement, or neara
swimming pool,etc.
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6.The ventilation openings inthe monitor's case allow heatto be
released. Ifthese openings are blocked, heatbuiltupinside the
monitor may cause failures which result ina fire hazard. These
precautions shouldbetaken:
•Never blockthe bottomventilation slots byplacing iton a bed,
sofa, rug,etc.
•Never placea setina "built-in"enclosure unlessproper venti-
lationisprovided.
•Nevercovertheventilationopeningswithclothorother material.
•Never placethe setnearor over a radiator or heatregister.
7.To avoid personal injury, take these precautions:
•Donotplacethe monitor ona slopingshelf unless itisproperly
secured.
•Placethe monitoronly ona cartor stand that hasbeen recom-
mended bythe manufacturer for thatpurpose.
•Donotplacethe monitorona cart with small casters andtry to
rollitacross door thresholds or deep-pile carpets.
•Tomount the monitor on a shelf, usethe factory-approved
instructions.
Usingthe Monitor
1.Always turn the setoff ifitisnecessary to leave the room for more
thana shortperiodoftime. Neverleavea set onwhen you leave
the house.A malfunctionmayresultina fire hazard.
2.Cautionchildren aboutdroppingor pushingobjects into the set's
cabinetopenings.Some internalpartscarry hazardous voltages
andcontact canresult inelectrical shock.
3.Unplugthe monitorfrom the wall outlet before cleaning the face of
the picture tube.Usea slightlydamp(notwet) cloth. Donotuse
anaerosol directly on the picturetube since overspray can cause
electrical shock.
4.Never addaccessories to a monitorthat havenotbeen designed
torthispurpose. Suchadditionsmaycreate anelectrical shock
hazard.
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5.Foraddedprotection,unplugthemonitorduringanelectrical
storm or when itisleftunattendedfor anextended periodoftime.
Thisprevents shockandfire hazardsdue to lightningor power-
linesurges.
6.Donotbringmagneticdevices such asmagnets or motors near
the picturetube. Thiscoulddistort the colorpurityof the picture.
7.Sometimes you mayfeel staticelectricity when you touch the
surface of the picturetube.Thisisnormalfor anyTV setor
monitorandisharmlessto you andtothe monitor.
Servicing theMonitor
1.Unplugthe set from the wall outletandrefer servicing to qualified
service personnel underthe following conditions:
•When the power cord or plugisdamaged orfrayed.
•Ifliquidhasbeenspilledintothe set.
•Ifthe monitorhasbeenexposed to rainor water.
•Ifthe monitorhasbeendropped orthe cabinethasbeen
damaged.
•Ifsnappingor poppingfrom the monitoriscontinuous or fre-
quentduringoperation.Itisnormal for some setstomake
occasionalsnappingorpoppingsounds,particularly when be-
ingturned onor off.
Ifthe monitorhasa distinctchangeinperformance, itneeds
servicing.Calla service technicianifthe monitordoesnotoper-
atenormallyeven thoughyou havefollowed the operating in-
structions.
2.Donotattemptto service thismonitoryourself, asopeningor
removing covers mayexpose you todangerous voltage or other
hazards. Dangeroushighvoltage ispresenteven when the moni-
torisunplugged.Refer allservicingtoqualifiedservicepersonnel.
Ifyou attempt toservice the monitoryourself, you will void the
warranty.
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3.When replacementpartsarerequired,havethe servicetechni-
cianverify inwritingthatthe replacementsheusedhavethe
samesafetycharacteristicsasthe originalparts.Useofmanufac-
turer's specifiedreplacements can prevent fire, shock or other
hazards.
4.Uponcompletionofanyservice or repairsto the set, pleaseask
the service technicianto perform the safety check described in
themanufacturer'sserviceliterature.
5.When a videomonitorreachesthe endofitsuseful life, improper
disposalcould resultina picturetube implosion.Ask a qualified
servicetechnicianto disposeofthe set.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
CRT
DeflectionAngle
VideoInputSignal
(1) RGBI
(2)Composite
(3)Luma
(4)Chroma
(5)RGBAnalog
Resolution
CharacterField
(1)RGB,RGBI
(2)Composite,Separate
AudioInputLevel
AudioOutputLevel
PowerSupply
PowerConsumption
Dimensions(Hx W x D)
Weight
13"Diagonalscreen
90degrees
TTLlevels
1.0Volt P-P,0.3V sync, 75Ohm
1.0Volt P-P, 0.3Vsync,75Ohm
1.0Volt P-P,75Ohm
0.7Volt P-P,75Ohm
640 x 200
2,000characters
1,000characters
1.0Volt P-P,-lOKOhm
1.0WRMS
120 VAC ± 10%
1A Norn
438 x 439 x 465mm
13.5kg
Theabovespecificationsare subjectto changewithout notice.
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COMMODORE 2002
MONITEURCOULEUR
MANUEL D'UTILISATION