Epson Professional Series II User manual

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USER'S GUIDE

EPSON
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Professional Series II
20” Monitor
User’s Guide

Y73599I00500

Important Safety Instructions
Read all of these instructions and save them for later reference.
Never push objects of any kind into the monitor through cabinet
slots.
Do not expose the monitor to liquids, such as rain or spills.
Because of the monitor’s weight, two people are required to lift it;
do not lift it alone. Do not place the monitor on the computer.
Do not place the monitor on an unstable cart, stand, or tabIe, and
be careful not to drop it.
Do not place the monitor near heating appliance or in direct
sunlight. Intense heat can damage the monitor’s circuitry.
Slots and openings on the top and back of the cabinet are provided
for ventilation; do not block or cover these openings.
I0. Be careful not to damage the power cord or plug.
11. Voltages outside the monitor’s specified line voltage range may
harm the monitor. The monitor should be operated from the type
of power source indicated on the rear panel marking Iabel.
12. Plug the power cord only into a grounding-type wall outlet.
13. Make sure the combined amperage rating for all products
plugged into the wall outlet used for the monitor does not
exceed the amperage rating of the wall outlet.
11. Do not replace the interface cable with a non-shielded cable.
15. Unplug the monitor from the wall outlet and the computer before
cleaning. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

16. Excessive brightness for long periods may permanently imprint
an image on the screen.
17. To avoid picture distortion or color disturbance, do not put
devices that generate magnetism (such as telephones, televisions,
speakers, or magnetic screwdrivers) near the monitor.
18. When you finish using the monitor, turn it off by pressing the
power button. (Always wait at least five seconds before you turn
it back on.) When the monitor will not be used for a long period
of time, unplug the power cord.
19. Unplug the monitor from the wall outlet and refer servicing to
authorized service personnel under the following conditions:
A. If the power cord or plug is damaged.
B. If the monitor has come into contact with any liquids, such as
rain or spills.
C. If the monitor does not operate normally when the operating
instructions are followed. Adjust only those controls that are
covered by the operating instructions; improper adjustment
of other controls may result in damage and will often require
extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the
product to normal operation.
D. If the monitor has been dropped or the cabinet or glass
faceplate has been damaged.
E. If the monitor exhibits a distinct change in performance
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Contents
Introduction .............................
1
Where to Get Help .......................
3
Unpacking the Monitor .......................
4
Setting Up the Monitor .......................
5
Connecting the Monitor to Your Computer .........
6
Connecting Two or More Monitors to
One Video Controller ....................
10
Turning On the Monitor ......................
16
The Control Panel ..........................
18
Setting the Type of Video Input ..................
20
Adjusting the Brightness and Contrast ..............
21
Using Video Modes .........................
22
Modifying a Video Mode ....................
25
Recalling a Factory-set Video Mode ..............
27
Creating a User-defined Video Mode .............
28
Adjusting the Vertical and Horizontal Convergence ......
31
Selecting the Color Temperature .................
33
Defining Your Own Color Temperature ........... 36
Reducing Color Impurity ......................
37
Cleaning the Monitor ........................
38
Troubleshooting ...........................
38
The screen and the LCD do not come on ...........
39
The screen is blank and the LCD displays
H/V SYNC OFF, H SYNC OFF, or V SYNC OFF ....
39
The screen is blank and the LCD does not display
a SYNC OFF error message .................
40
There is an image on the screen but the LCD is dim ....
40
The LCD displays Mode not found ..............
40
The image is not centered on the screen ...........
41
The image is too big or too small for the screen ....... 41
The image on the screen is fuzzy ...............
41
You want to change the shade of white on the screen ...
41
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There are colored spots on the screen or the image
is distorted ...........................
41
One or two colors are missing ..................
42
You connected two or more monitors to one video
controller and the image quality is poor ..........
42
Additional error messages .................... 43
Factory-set Video Modes .......................
44
Specifications .............................
49
Trinitron CRT ...........................
49
Display ...............................
49
Interfacing Requirements ....................
50
AC Line Voltage .........................
51
Environmental Requirements ..................
51
Reliability .............................
51
Safety Standards .........................
51
External Controls .........................
52
Adjustable Display Parameters .................
52
Physical Characteristics .....................
52
Interface Connectors .......................
54
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Introduction
Your Epson®Professional Series II monitor is a high-
performance, multifrequency, autoscan color monitor for use
with graphic video controllers. The monitor is ideal for
applications that require a large screen size and high resolution,
such as CAD/CAM/CAE and desktop publishing. It offers the
following features:
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20-inch Trinitron®color CRT display with superior
brightness and resolution
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High-resolution display of up to 1280 x 1024 pixels at a
fast, stable, flicker-free refresh rate (vertical frequency) of
up to 76 Hz
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Fourteen factory-set video modes, including VGA,
132 column, Super VGA 800 x 600, interlaced 1024 x 768
(8514/A), non-interlaced 1024 x 768, and 1280 x 1024 with
a refresh rate of up to 76 Hz
-I Storage space for up to eight user-defined video modes
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Automatic scanning of all horizontal frequencies from 30 to
82 KHz and all vertical frequencies from 50 to 160 Hz
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LCD display which allows you to view the number of the
current video mode, easily adjust display parameters, and
perform other tasks
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Three video sync formats: composite sync on green,
composite horizontal and vertical sync at TTL level, or
separate horizontal and vertical sync at TTL level
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Three color temperatures which let you determine the
shade of white displayed on the screen: 9300° K (Kelvin),
6500° K, or a user-defined color temperature
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‘A Compliance with the latest Swedish magnetic emissions
guidelines (MPR-2, VLF/ELF)
IU Anti-glare HEA panel
-I Tilt and swivel base
il One 15-pin, D-Sub miniature, VGA connector and five BNC
connectors, which provide a variety of video interface cable
connection options and the possibility of connecting two or
more monitors to one video controller.
This manual provides instructions on how to set up and use the
monitor. It describes how to use the control panel buttons to
modify, recall, and create video modes, adjust the vertical and
horizontal convergence, select or define a color temperature,
and perform other tasks. It also lists the monitor’s 14 factory-set
video modes and provides troubleshooting information and
specifications.
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