Epson Professional Series II User manual

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USER'S GUIDE

EPSON
®
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
IU
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
!J
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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Where to Get Help
If you purchased your monitor in the United States, Epson
America provides local customer support and service through a
nationwide network of authorized Epson dealers and Service
Centers. Epson also provides the following support services
through the Epson Customer Support Center at [phone]:
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Technical assistance with the installation, configuration,
and operation of Epson products
-I
Assistance in locating your nearest Authorized Epson
Reseller or Service Center
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Sales of ribbons, supplies, parts, documentation, and
accessories for your Epson product
J Customer Relations
JEpson Fax Back technical information service-also
available directly by calling the toll number [phone]
JProduct literature with technical specifications on our
current and new products
J User group locations.
If you purchased your monitor outside the United States,
please contact your dealer or the marketing location nearest
you for customer support and service. International marketing
locations are listed inside the back cover of this manual.
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Unpacking the Monitor
When you unpack your monitor, make sure you have the items
shown below.
WARNING
Because the monitor weighs approximately 81 lbs, two
people are needed to lift it. To avoid injury, do not lift the
monitor alone. Place the monitor only on a strong table or
desk; do not place it on your computer.
monitor
video interface cable AC power cord
If anything is missing or looks damaged, contact your Epson
dealer immediately.
In addition, make sure you have a warranty card and a
registration card. Complete the registration card and return it
to Epson so you’ll receive update information. Keep the
warranty card for your records.
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Note
Be sure to keep the monitor’s original box and packing
materials in case you need to transport the monitor later.
Setting Up the Monitor
When you select a location for the monitor, keep the following
in mind:
‘9 Follow the safety instructions listed at the beginning of this
manual.
J Use one or more sturdy desks that are strong enough to
support the weight of your computer, monitor, and
peripheral devices and provide ample space to hold your
equipment and work materials.
J Do not place the monitor on your computer.
IJ For your comfort, it is best to place the monitor directly in
front of you and sit about an arm’s length away from it.
J To minimize glare and reduce eye fatigue, position the
monitor so that sunlight, desk lamps, or overhead lights do
not shine directly on the screen.
The monitor has one D-Sub (VGA) connector and five BNC
connectors. The video interface cable that comes with the
monitor has a VGA connector on each end; you can connect it
to the monitor’s VGA connector and to a VGA connector on
your computer.
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Alternatively, you can purchase your own video interface cable
and connect it to the monitor’s BNC connectors. See the BNC
connector signals table on page 54 to determine which video
interface cable(s) and BNC connectors to use with your system.
If your computer or video adapter card does not have a VGA
connector, you cannot use the video interface cable that comes
with the monitor. Determine the sync requirements of your
video controller, see the BNC connector signals table on
page 54, if necessary, and purchase the appropriate interface
cable(s). Consult your dealer if you need help. Then connect the
interface cable(s) to the appropriate connector(s).
Connecting the Monitor to Your Computer
Before you connect the monitor to your computer, you need to
make sure your computer and/or video adapter card is set up
for use with the monitor. If necessary, install an appropriate
video adapter card in your computer and set any DIP switches
or jumpers on the card to match the monitor. You may also
need to change jumper settings inside the computer. See your
computer and/or video adapter card manual for instructions.
Note
If you want to connect two or more monitors to one video
controller, see page 10 for instructions.
Follow these steps to connect the monitor to your computer:
1. Before you connect any cables, make sure the monitor,
computer, and all other peripheral devices are turned off.
The monitor is off when the power button on the left side of
the control panel extends out from the panel, as shown in
the following illustration.
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2.
power button
Turn the monitor around so you can see the back panel.
VGA connector
BNC CO n
vents
nectors
/
AC power
high impedance/
75 Ohm switch
inlet
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Note
If you are connecting only one monitor to the video
interface, make sure the HIGH/75SZ switch is set to 75Q
(the factory setting). As long as you use only one
monitor with your computer’s video controller, do not
set the HIGHi75Q switch to HIGH because this causes
excessive brightness and lowers the resolution.
3. Plug one end of the video interface cable that comes with the
monitor into the VGA connector labeled D-SUB INPUT and
tighten the screws on the cable connector.
4. Plug the other end of the video cable into the video interface
on your computer and tighten the connector screws. (See
your computer and/or video adapter card manual for more
detailed instructions.)
5. Plug the monitor’s power cord into the AC power inlet on
the back panel and then into a grounded (earthed) electrical
outlet. The monitor contains a universal (90 to 264 VAC)
power supply, so you do not need to check the voltage of
your power supply.
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6. Turn the monitor around so the screen faces you and use the
tilt and swivel base to position the screen at a good viewing
angle. For comfortable viewing, the top of the screen should
be slightly below eye level when you are sitting in front of
the monitor. (Your line of sight to the screen should be
about 10° to 20° below the horizontal.)
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Connecting Two of More Monitors to One Video
Controller
Using the monitor’s BNC connectors, you can connect two or
more monitors to a single video controller for demonstrations
and other applications. To connect two or more monitors to one
video controller, you need the following:
#-I One video interface cable with a VGA connector on one end
and five color-coded cables with BNC connectors on the
other
il Five 732 video interface cables with BNC connectors on
both ends and five T-BNC connectors (called T connectors
here) for each additional monitor.
These cables and connectors are available at computer and
electronics stores. For best results, make sure the video
interface cables for connecting the monitors to each other are
the same length and impedance. Also, avoid using very long
cables because this may affect the quality of the images
displayed on the additional monitor(s).
Note
It is best to connect no more than three monitors to one
video controller. If you connect more than three monitors,
the image may deteriorate slightly on each additional
monitor you connect.
75 Qvideo Interface cable with video interface cable with one
one BNC connector on each end VGA and five BNC connectors
T connector
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To connect two monitors to the video interface on your
computer, follow the steps below. If you want to connect three
monitors to the video interface, you can follow these steps, but
first see “Connecting three monitors” on page 15.
1. Make sure your monitors, the computer, and all other
peripheral devices are turned off.
2.
If one monitor is already connected to your computer,
unplug its power cord from the electrical outlet and the AC
power inlet. Then disconnect the video interface cable(s)
from the monitor and the computer.
3.
Connect each of the five T connectors to the first monitor’s
five BNC connectors, as shown below. To do this, align the
cutouts in the T connector with the tabs on the monitor
connector and plug in the T connector. Then push it in
while turning it clockwise as far as possible until it fits in
place.
tab
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4. Using the same method as described in step 3, connect each of
the five color-coded cables to the appropriate
T connector on the first monitor, as shown below. The table
following the illustration shows how to match each color-
coded cable with the appropriate T connector.
red cable
I connector
Connecting the co/or-coded cables
Cable Connect cable to the T connector labeled
Black v
White or grey H/(H+V)
Blue B
Green G
Red R
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