IBM P275 User manual

P275
Operating Instructions
Color Monitor
English

US
Edition 1
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Table of Contents
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Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Identifying parts and controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Step 1: Connect your monitor to your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Step 2: Connect the power cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Step 3: Turn on the monitor and computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Selecting the input signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Customizing Your Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Navigating the menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Adjusting the brightness and contrast (CONTRAST/BRIGHT) . . . . 8
Adjusting the centering of the picture (SIZE/CENTER) . . . . . . . . . . 9
Adjusting the size of the picture (SIZE/CENTER) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Automatically sizing and centering the picture (AUTO) . . . . . . . . . . 9
Adjusting the shape of the picture (GEOMETRY) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Adjusting the convergence (CONVERGENCE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Adjusting the picture quality (SCREEN). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Adjusting the color of the picture (COLOR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Additional settings (OPTION). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Resetting the adjustments (RESET) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Technical Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Preset and user modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Power saving function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
If thin lines appear on your screen (damper wires) . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
On-screen messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Trouble symptoms and remedies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Self-diagnosis function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

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Precautions
Installation
Do not install the monitor in the following places:
•on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.) or near materials (curtains,
draperies, etc.) that may block the ventilation holes
•near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts, or in a place
subject to direct sunlight
•in a place subject to severe temperature changes
•in a place subject to mechanical vibration or shock
•on an unstable surface
•near equipment which generates magnetism, such as a
transformer or high voltage power lines
•near or on a magnetically charged metal surface.
•in a small space around the top, bottom and sides of the monitor
that may block the ventilation holes.
Maintenance
•Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth lightly
moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type
of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent, such as alcohol or
benzine.
•Do not rub, touch, or tap the surface of the screen with sharp or
abrasive items such as a ballpoint pen or screwdriver. This type
of contact may result in a scratched picture tube.
•Clean the screen with a soft cloth. If you use a glass cleaning
liquid, do not use any type of cleaner containing an anti-static
solution or similar additive as this may scratch the screen’s
coating.
Transportation
When you transport this monitor for repair or shipment, use the
original carton and packing materials.
Use of the Tilt-Swivel
This monitor can be adjusted within the angles shown below. To
find the center of the monitor’s turning radius, align the center of
the monitor’s screen with the centering mark on the stand.
Hold the monitor at the bottom with both hands when you turn it
horizontally or vertically. Be careful not to pinch your fingers at
the back of the monitor when you tilt the monitor up vertically.
Note
Do not remove the tilt-swivel base from the monitor.
Warning on power connection
•Use an appropriate power cord for your local power supply.
•Before disconnecting the power cord, wait at least 30 seconds
after turning off the power to allow the static electricity on the
CRT display surface to discharge.
•After the power has been turned on, the CRT is demagnetized
(degaussed) for a few seconds. This generates a strong
magnetic field around the metal frame, which may affect the
data stored on magnetic tapes and disks near the bezel. Place
magnetic recording equipment, tapes, and disks away from this
monitor.
The equipment should be installed near an easily accessible
electrical outlet.
90°
5°
90°
15°
Centering mark
Example of plug types:
for 100 to 120 V AC for 200 to 240 V AC for 240 V AC only

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Identifying parts and controls
See the pages in parentheses for further details.
1(input) switch (page 6)
This switch selects 1 (video input connector 1: 1 ) or 2
(video input connector 2: 2 ).
26m(contrast/down) and M(brightness/up)
buttons (pages 6 –14)
These buttons are used to display the CONTRAST/BRIGHT
menu and to highlight the desired menu item.
3button (pages 6 –14)
This button is used to display the menu and to select the menu
item and to activated the adjustment.
4</,buttons
(pages 6 –14)
These buttons are used to make the adjustment.
5! (power) button and indicator (pages 5, 15, 17, 19)
This button turns the monitor on and off. The power indicator
lights up in green when the monitor is turned on, and lights up
in orange when the monitor is in power saving mode.
6AC input connector (page 5)
This connector provides AC power to the monitor.
7Video input connector 1 (HD15) (1 ) (page 4)
Inputs RGB video signals (0.700 Vp-p, positive) and sync
signals.
* Display Data Channel (DDC) Standard of VESA
AC IN
Front Rear
5 4 3 2 1
678910
1112131415
(continued)
Pin No. Signal
1Red
2Green
(Sync on
Green)
3Blue
4 ID (Ground)
5 DDC Ground*
6 Red Ground
7 Green Ground
Pin No. Signal
8 Blue Ground
9 DDC + 5V*
10 Ground
11 ID (Ground)
12 Bi-Directional
Data (SDA)*
13 H. Sync
14 V. Sync
15 Data Clock
(SCL)*

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8Video input connector 2 (DVI) (2 ) (page 4)
Inputs RGB video and sync signals (0.700 Vp-p, positive)
through a DVI-A connector.
* Display Data Channel (DDC) Standard of VESA
Setup
This monitor works with platforms running at horizontal
frequencies between 30 and 130 kHz.
Step 1:Connect your monitor to
your computer
Turn off the monitor and computer before connecting.
Connect the appropriate end of the video signal cable to the video
output of your computer.
Connect the other end of the video signal cable to the appropriate
input of the monitor.
If you attach the video signal cable to the video input connector 1
on the back of the monitor, set the (input) switch on the front
of the monitor to 1.
Notes
•Do not touch the pins of the video signal cable connector as this might
bend the pins.
•When connecting the video signal cable, check the alignment of the
video input connector. Do not force the video input connector in the
wrong way or the pins might bend.
AC IN
Rear
87654321
C2 C1
C5
C4 C3
16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9
24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17
Pin No. Signal
C1 Red
C2 Green
C3 Blue
C4 H. Sync
C5 Ground (R/G/B)
1—
2—
3—
4—
5—
6Data
Clock(SCL)*
7 Bi-Directional
Data (SDA)*
8 V.Sync
9—
Pin No. Signal
10 —
11 —
12 —
13 —
14 DDC + 5V*
15 Ground
16 Hot Plug Detect
17 —
18 —
19 —
20 —
21 —
22 —
23 —
24 —
AC IN
To a computer with a
DVI video output
forward side
forward side
backward side
backward side
To a computer
with an HD15
video output
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Step 2:Connect the power cord
With the monitor and computer turned off, first connect the proper
power cord for your local supply to the monitor, then connect it to
a properly grounded power outlet.
Step 3:Turn on the monitor and
computer
First turn on the monitor, then turn on the computer.
The installation of your monitor is complete.
If necessary, use the monitor’s controls to adjust the picture.
If no picture appears on your screen
•Check that the monitor is correctly connected to the computer.
•If NO SIGNAL appears on the screen, try changing the input
signal (page 6), and confirm that your computer’s graphics
board is completely seated in the correct bus slot.
•If you are replacing an old monitor with this model and OUT
OF SCAN RANGE appears on the screen, reconnect the old
monitor. Then adjust the computer’s graphics board so that the
horizontal frequency is between 30 –130 kHz and the vertical
frequency is between 48 –170 Hz.
For more information about the on-screen messages, see “Trouble
symptoms and remedies”on page 17.
Workplace Preparation
Positioning the Monitor
Choose a suitable place to position the monitor where it is not near
fluorescent desk lighting or any equipment that produces
magnetic fields that could cause interference.
Ensure that the furniture or equipment can support the weight of
the monitor. Allow at least 2 inches (50mm) ventilation space
around the monitor.
Height
The monitor should be positioned so that the top of the screen is
slightly below your eye level when you sit at your workstation.
Orientation
Choose a position that gives the least reflection from lights and
windows, usually at a right angle to any windows. The monitor
should be positioned directly in front of you so that you do not
have to twist your body. Tilt the monitor to a comfortable viewing
angle.
Working Practices
Rest
Take regular breaks. Vary your posture, and stand up and stretch
occasionally as prolonged use of computer workstations can be
tiring.
Back
You should sit back in the chair and use the backrest.
Hands
Use a light touch on the keyboard, keeping your hands and fingers
relaxed. Allow a space in front of the keyboard to rest your wrists
when not typing. Consider using a wristpad.
Eyesight
Working with monitors, in common with any kind of prolonged
close work, can be visually demanding. Look away from the
screen periodically and have your eyesight checked regularly.
Screen settings
Set the screen brightness and contrast to a comfortable level.
You may have to adjust this as the lighting changes during the
day. Many application programs let you select color combinations
which can help you to view in comfort.
to AC input
to a power outlet
power cord

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Selecting the input signal
You can connect two computers to this monitor using the video
input connectors. To select one of the two computers, use the
(input) switch.
Slide the (input) switch.
The selected video input connector appears on the screen for 3
seconds.
“INPUT 1”or “INPUT 2”appears on the screen.
Note
If no signal is input to the selected video input connector, NO SIGNAL
appears on the screen. After a minute, the monitor enters the power saving
mode. If this happens, switch to the other video input connector.
Customizing Your Monitor
You can make numerous adjustments to your monitor using the
on-screen menu.
Navigating the menu
x
xx
xUsing the , m/M, and </,buttons
1Display the menu.
Press the button to display the menu on the screen.
2Select the menu you want to adjust.
Highlight the desired menu by pressing the m/Mbuttons.
Then press the button.
3Adjust the menu.
Press the </,buttons to make the adjustment, then press
the button to activate the adjustment.
If you want to select another menu:
Press the m/Mbuttons to select and press the button to
exit the menu.
4Close the menu.
Each time you select and press the button, the menu
exits. If no buttons are pressed, the menu closes automatically
after about 30 seconds.
EX
CONTRAST
IT
85
1600x1200 / 85Hz
b
b
b
(continued)

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x
xx
xSelecting the on-screen menu language
(LANGUAGE)
English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Swedish,
Russian, and Japanese versions of the on-screen menus are
available.
1Press the button.
2Press the m/Mbuttons to highlight OPTION and
press the button.
3Press the m/Mbuttons to highlight (LANGUAGE)
and press the button.
4Press the m/Mbuttons until the desired language
appears on the screen. Then press the button to
select the language.
Each time you press the m/Mbuttons, the languages that can
be selected appear cyclically.
•ENGLISH
•FRANÇAIS: French
•DEUTSCH: German
•ESPAÑOL: Spanish
•ITALIANO: Italian
•NEDERLANDS: Dutch
•SVENSKA: Swedish
•: Russian
•: Japanese
To close the menu
Press the m/Mbuttons to select . If no buttons are pressed, the menu
closes automatically after about 30 seconds.
x
xx
xMenu items
b
EX
CONTRAST
IT
85
1600x1200 / 85Hz
OPT ONI
CONTROL
LOCK
OFF
ON
1600x1200 / 85Hz
b
OPT ONI
LANGUAGE
FRANÇASI
DEUTSCH
1/3
ENGL SHI
1600x1200 / 85Hz
b
EXIT
Close the menu.
CONTRAST/BRIGHT
(page 8)
Adjusts the contrast and
brightness. You can also
call up this menu directly by
pressing the 6mor M
buttons while there is no
menu on the screen.
SIZE/CENTER (page 9)
Adjusts the size or
centering.
GEOMETRY (page 10)
Adjusts the rotation and
shape of the picture.
CONVERGENCE (page
10)
Adjusts the picture’s
horizontal and vertical
convergence.
SCREEN (page 11)
Adjusts the picture’s
quality.
The options include:
•degaussing the screen
(DEGAUSS)
•adjusting the moire
cancellation (CANCEL
MOIRE)
•adjusting the landing
(LANDING)
COLOR (page 12)
Adjusts the picture’s color
temperature to match the
monitor’s colors to a printed
picture’s colors.
CONTRAST
CONTRAST
85
/IBR GHT
1600x1200 / 85Hz
SZE
45
/I CENTER
1600x1200 / 85Hz
GEOMETRY
45
1600x1200 / 85Hz
CONVERGENCE
T
B
45
1600x1200 / 85Hz
SCREEN
DEGAUSS
CANCEL
OK
1600x1200 / 85Hz
COLOR :PRESET
5000K
6500K
9300K
1600x1200 / 85Hz
(continued)

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x
xx
xDisplaying the current input signal
When you press the button to display the menu, information
on the current input signal is displayed. If the current input signal
matches one of the monitor’s factory preset modes, the resolution
and vertical frequencies are displayed. (See page 20 for a list of
factory preset modes.) If the current input signal does not match
one of the factory presets, the horizontal and vertical frequencies
are displayed.
Adjusting the brightness and
contrast (CONTRAST/BRIGHT)
These settings are stored in memory for the signals from the
currently selected video input connector.
1Press the button.
The menu appears on the screen.
2Press the m/Mbuttons to highlight CONTRAST/
BRIGHT. Then press the button.
The CONTRAST/BRIGHT menu appears on the screen.
3Press the m/Mbuttons to highlight 6(CONTRAST)
or (BRIGHTNESS). Then press the button.
4Press the </,buttons to adjust the contrast (6)
or brightness ( ).
If you are using the sRGB mode
If you selected the sRGB mode in the COLOR MODE ( ) of the
OPTION ( ) menu, the following CONTRAST/BRIGHT menu
appears on the screen.
You cannot adjust the contrast (6) or brightness ( ) on this
screen. If you want to adjust them, select a mode other than sRGB
in the COLOR MODE ( ) of the OPTION ( ) menu.
For more information about using the sRGB mode, see
“Adjusting the color of the picture (COLOR)”on page 12.
OPTION (page 14)
Adjusts the monitor’s
options.
The options include:
•locking the controls
•changing the on-screen
menu’s language
•changing the on-screen
menu position
•changing the picture’s
color temperature setting
mode
0RESET (page 14)
Resets the adjustments.
OPT ONI
CONTROL
LOCK
OFF
ON
1600x1200 / 85Hz
RESET
CURRENT
MODE
CANCEL
OK
1
2
1600x1200 / 85Hz
CONTRAST
85
1600x1200 / 85Hz
EX I T
the vertical
frequencies of
the current
input signal
the resolution or
horizontal frequencies
of the current input
signal
s
:/
RGB
1600x1200 / 85Hz
CONTRAST / IBR GHT

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Adjusting the centering of the
picture (SIZE/CENTER)
This setting is stored in memory for the current input signal.
1Press the button.
The menu appears on the screen.
2Press the m/Mbuttons to highlight SIZE/CENTER
and press the button.
The SIZE/CENTER menu appears on the screen.
3Press the m/Mbuttons to select for horizontal
adjustment, or for vertical adjustment. Then
press the button.
4Press the </,buttons to adjust the centering.
Adjusting the size of the picture
(SIZE/CENTER)
This setting is stored in memory for the current input signal.
1Press the button.
The menu appears on the screen.
2Press the m/Mbuttons to highlight SIZE/CENTER
and press the button.
The SIZE/CENTER menu appears on the screen.
3Press the m/Mbuttons to select for horizontal
adjustment, or for vertical adjustment. Then
press the button.
4Press the </,buttons to adjust the size.
Automatically sizing and centering
the picture (AUTO)
You can easily adjust the picture to fill the screen by using the
SIZE/CENTER menu.
1Press the button.
The menu appears on the screen.
2Press the m/Mbuttons to highlight SIZE/CENTER
and press the button.
The SIZE/CENTER menu appears on the screen.
3Press the m/Mbuttons to select (AUTO). Then
press the button.
The adjustment window appears on the screen.
4Press the m/Mbuttons to select OK.
The picture automatically fills the screen.
Notes
•If you do not want to use the AUTO function, select CANCEL in step 4.
•This function is intended to be used when the computer is displaying
what should be a full-screen picture. It may not work properly if the
background color is dark or if the input picture does not fill the screen
to the edges.
•The displayed image moves for a few seconds while this function is
performed. This is not a malfunction.

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Adjusting the shape of the picture
(GEOMETRY)
The GEOMETRY settings allow you to adjust the rotation and
shape of the picture.
The (rotation) setting is stored in memory for all input signals.
All other settings are stored in memory for the current input
signal.
1Press the button.
The menu appears on the screen.
2Press the m/Mbuttons to highlight GEOMETRY
and press the button.
The GEOMETRY menu appears on the screen.
3Press the m/Mbuttons to select the desired
adjustment item. Then press the button.
The adjustment bar appears on the screen.
4Press the </,buttons to make the adjustment.
For more information about using the RESET mode, see
“Resetting the adjustments (RESET)”on page 14.
Adjusting the convergence
(CONVERGENCE)
The CONVERGENCE settings allow you to adjust the quality of
the picture by controlling the convergence. The convergence
refers to the alignment of the red, green, and blue color signals.
If you see red or blue shadows around letters or lines, adjust the
convergence.
These settings are stored in memory for all input signals.
1Press the button.
The menu appears on the screen.
2Press the m/Mbuttons to highlight
CONVERGENCE and press the button.
The CONVERGENCE menu appears on the screen.
3Press the m/Mbuttons to select the desired
adjustment item. Then press the button.
The adjustment bar appears on the screen.
4Press the </,buttons to make the adjustment.
For more information about using the RESET mode, see
“Resetting the adjustments (RESET)”on page 14.
Select To
rotate the picture
expand or contract the picture sides
shift the picture sides to the left or right
adjust the picture width at the top of the screen
shift the picture to the left or right at the top of the
screen
0
RESET
reset all the GEOMETRY adjustments to the
factory setting levels. Select OK.
Select To
horizontally shift red or blue shadows
vertically shift red or blue shadows
T
TOP
vertically shift red or blue shadows at the top of
the screen
B
BOTTOM
vertically shift red or blue shadows at the bottom
of the screen
0
RESET
reset all the CONVERGENCE adjustments to
the factory setting levels. Select OK.

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Adjusting the picture quality
(SCREEN)
The SCREEN settings allow you to degauss (demagnetize) the
monitor manually and adjust the picture quality by controlling the
moire and landing.
•If the color is not uniform or the picture is fuzzy, degauss the
monitor (DEGAUSS).
•If elliptical or wavy patterns appear on the screen, cancel the
moire (CANCEL MOIRE).
•If the color is irregular at the corners of the screen, adjust the
landing (LANDING).
The monitor is automatically demagnetized (degaussed) when the
power is turned on.
The screen is degaussed for a few seconds. If a second degauss
cycle is needed, allow a minimum interval of 20 minutes for the
best result.
The CANCEL MOIRE setting is stored in memory for the current
input signal. All other settings are stored in memory for all input
signals.
1Press the button.
The menu appears on the screen.
2Press the m/Mbuttons to highlight SCREEN and
press the button.
The SCREEN menu appears on the screen.
3Press the m/Mbuttons to select the desired
adjustment item. Then press the button.
The adjustment bar appears on the screen.
4Press the m/Mor </,buttons to make the
adjustment.
* Moire is a type of natural interference which produces soft, wavy lines
on your screen. It may appear due to interference between the pattern
of the picture on the screen and the phosphor pitch pattern of the
monitor.
Note
The picture may become fuzzy when the CANCEL MOIRE function is
activated.
Select To
DEGAUSS
degauss the monitor. To degauss the monitor
manually, select OK.
CANCEL
MOIRE
adjust the degree of moire cancellation until
the moire* is at a minimum
LANDING reduce any color irregularities in the screen’s
top left corner to a minimum
LANDING reduce any color irregularities in the screen’s
top right corner to a minimum
LANDING reduce any color irregularities in the screen’s
bottom left corner to a minimum
LANDING reduce any color irregularities in the screen’s
bottom right corner to a minimum
0
RESET
reset all the SCREEN adjustments to the
factory setting levels. Select OK.
Example of moire

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Adjusting the color of the picture
(COLOR)
The COLOR settings allow you to adjust the picture’s color
temperature by changing the color level of the white color field.
Colors appear reddish if the temperature is low, and bluish if the
temperature is high. This adjustment is useful for matching the
monitor’s color to a printed picture’s colors.
You can set the color temperature for each of the video input
connectors.
x
xx
xSelect the COLOR mode
There are 4 types of adjustment modes, PRESET, VARIABLE,
EXPERT, and sRGB. The default setting is PRESET which can
be adjusted to 9300K, 6500K, or 5000K.
If you want to set another mode (other than PRESET), select the
desired mode in the OPTION ( ) menu. Then adjust the
selected mode in each COLOR ( ) menu.
1Press the button.
The menu appears on the screen.
2Press the m/Mbuttons to highlight OPTION and
press the button.
The OPTION menu appears on the screen.
3Press the m/Mbuttons to highlight (COLOR
MODE). Then press the button.
4Press the m/Mbuttons to select the COLOR mode.
5Press the button three times to close the menu.
x
xx
xPRESET mode
1Press the button.
The menu appears on the screen.
2Press the m/Mbuttons to highlight COLOR and
press the button.
The COLOR menu appears on the screen.
3Press the m/Mbuttons to highlight . Then press
the button.
4Press the m/Mbuttons to select the desired
temperature.
The preset color temperatures are 9300K, 6500K, and 5000K.
Since the default setting is 9300K, the whites will change
from a bluish hue to a reddish hue as the temperature is
lowered to 6500K and 5000K.
x
xx
xVARIABLE mode
1Press the button.
The menu appears on the screen.
2Press the m/Mbuttons to highlight
COLOR and press the button.
The COLOR menu appears on the screen.
3Press the m/Mbuttons to highlight . Then press
the button.
4Press the </,buttons to fine tune the color
temperature.
The new color temperature setting you fine tuned between
5000K to 11000K is stored in memory.
OPT ONI
COLOR MODE
VARIABLE
EXPERT
s RGB
PRESET
1600x1200 / 85Hz
5000K
6500K
9300K
:PRESETCOLOR
1600x1200 / 85Hz
COLOR
5000K
:VARIABLE
1600x1200 / 85Hz
(continued)

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x
xx
xEXPERT mode
You can make additional adjustments to the color in greater detail
by selecting the EXPERT mode.
1Press the button.
The menu appears on the screen.
2Press the m/Mbuttons to highlight COLOR and
press the button.
3Press the m/Mbuttons to select the R (red), G
(green), or B (blue) and press the button. Then
press the </,buttons to adjust the input signal
for both GAIN (6) and BIAS ( ).
If you want to reset the EXPERT adjustments, select
0(RESET) in COLOR menu. Then select OK in the RESET
window.
x
xx
xsRGB mode
The sRGB color setting is an industry standard color space
protocol designed to correlate the displayed and printed colors of
sRGB compliant computer products. To adjust the colors to the
sRGB profile, simply select the sRGB mode in the COLOR
MODE ( ) menu of the OPTION ( ) menu.
However, in order to display the sRGB colors correctly (γ= 2.2,
6500K), you must set your computer to the sRGB profile. If you
select this mode, you cannot operate the CONTRAST/BRIGHT
menu adjustments.
Note
Your computer and other connected products (such as a printer), must be
sRGB compliant.
Restoring the color from the PRESET, VARIABLE,
or sRGB modes (COLOR RETURN)
The colors of most display monitors tend to gradually change
brilliance over several years of service. The COLOR RETURN
feature found in the PRESET, VARIABLE, and sRGB menus
allows you to restore the color to the original factory quality
levels. The explanation below explains how to restore the
monitor’s color from the PRESET mode for example.
First, select the PRESET, VARIABLE, or sRGB mode in the
OPTION menu (page 12).
1Press the button.
The menu appears on the screen.
2Press the m/Mbuttons to highlight COLOR and
press the button.
The COLOR menu appears on the screen.
3Press the m/Mbuttons to highlight (COLOR
RETURN). Then press the button.
4Press the m/Mbuttons to select OK.
The picture disappears while the color is being restored (for a
few seconds). After the color is restored, the picture reappears
on the screen.
Notes
•Before using this feature, the monitor must be in normal operation
mode (green power indicator on) for at least 30 minutes. If the monitor
goes into power saving mode, you must return the monitor to normal
operation mode and wait for 30 minutes for the monitor to be ready.
You may need to adjust your computer’s power saving settings to keep
the monitor in normal operation mode for the full 30 minutes. If the
monitor is not ready, the following message will appear.
•The monitor may gradually lose its ability to perform this function due
to the natural aging of the picture tube.
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COLOR
R
G
B
R
G
B
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:EXPERT
COLOR
s
:/
RGB
1600x1200 / 85Hz
:sRGB
COLOR
RETURN
OK
CANCEL
COLOR :PRESET
1600x1200 / 85Hz
COLOR
RETURN
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Additional settings (OPTION)
You can lock the controls, change the on-screen language, change
the menu position, and set the COLOR mode.
1Press the button.
The menu appears on the screen.
2Press the m/Mbuttons to highlight
OPTION and press the button.
The OPTION menu appears on the screen.
3Press the m/Mbuttons to select the desired
adjustment item.
Adjust the selected item according to the following
instructions.
x
xx
xLocking the controls (CONTROL LOCK)
You can protect the adjustment data by locking the controls.
Press the m/Mbuttons to highlight (CONTROL
LOCK) and press the button. Then press the m/M
buttons to select ON and press the button.
Only the !(power) button, button, (input) switch, ,
and (CONTROL LOCK) of the OPTION menu will
operate. If any other items are selected, the mark appears on
the screen.
To cancel the control lock
Repeat the procedure above and set (CONTROL LOCK) to OFF.
x
xx
xChanging the on-screen language
(LANGUAGE)
See page 7.
x
xx
xChanging the menu’s position
(OSD POSITION)
Change the menu’s position if it is blocking an image on the
screen.
Press the m/Mbuttons to select (OSD POSITION)
for horizontal adjustment, or (OSD POSITION) for
vertical adjustment and press the button. Then
press the </,buttons to shift the on-screen menu.
Then press the button.
x
xx
xSetting the COLOR mode
See page 12.
Resetting the adjustments (RESET)
This monitor has the following 2 reset methods.
x
xx
xResetting all the adjustment data for the
current input signal
1Press the button.
The menu appears on the screen.
2Press the m/Mbuttons to highlight
0RESET and press the button.
3Press the m/Mbuttons to select 01 (CURRENT
MODE) and press the button.
4Press the m/Mbuttons to select OK.
Note that the following items are not reset by this method:
•on-screen menu language (page 7)
•color mode setting in the OPTION menu (PRESET,
VARIABLE, EXPERT, sRGB) (page 12)
•color temperature setting in the PRESET mode (9300K,
6500K, 5000K) (page 12)
•on-screen menu position (page 14)
x
xx
xResetting all of the adjustment data for all
input signals
Select 02 (ALL MODES) in step 3 above.
Note
The RESET function does not function when (CONTROL LOCK)
is set to ON.
RESET
CURRENT
MODE
CANCEL
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Technical Features
Preset and user modes
When the monitor receives an input signal, it automatically
matches the signal to one of the factory preset modes stored in the
monitor’s memory to provide a high quality picture at the center
of the screen. (See page 20 for a list of the factory preset modes.)
For input signals that do not match one of the factory preset
modes, the digital Multiscan technology of this monitor ensures
that a clear picture appears on the screen for any timing in the
monitor’s frequency range (horizontal: 30 –130 kHz, vertical: 48
–170 Hz). If the picture is adjusted, the adjustment data is stored
as a user mode and automatically recalled whenever the same
input signal is received.
Note for Windows users
For Windows users, check your graphics board manual or the
utility program which comes with your graphics board and select
the highest available refresh rate to maximize monitor
performance.
Power saving function
This monitor meets the power-saving guidelines set by VESA and
ENERGY STAR. If no signal is input to the monitor from your
computer, the monitor will automatically reduce power
consumption as shown below.
* When your computer enters power saving mode, the input signal is cut
and NO SIGNAL appears on the screen before the monitor enters active
off mode. After a minute, the monitor enters power saving mode.
**“Deep sleep”is power saving mode defined by the Environmental
Protection Agency.
Troubleshooting
Before contacting technical support, refer to this section.
If thin lines appear on your screen
(damper wires)
The visible lines on your screen especially when the background
screen color is light (usually white), are normal for the Trinitron
monitor. This is not a malfunction. These are shadows from the
damper wires used to stabilize the aperture grille. The aperture
grille is the essential element that makes a Trinitron picture tube
unique by allowing more light to reach the screen, resulting in a
brighter, more detailed picture.
On-screen messages
If there is something wrong with the input signal, one of the
following messages appears on the screen.
If NO SIGNAL appears on section 1
This indicates that no signal is input from the selected video input
connector.
Power mode Power consumption !(power)
indicator
normal
operation
≤135 W green
active off*
(deep sleep)**
≤3 W orange
power off Approx. 0 W off
2The selected video input connector
This message shows the currently selected video input
connector (INPUT 1 or INPUT 2).
3The remedies
The following messages appear on the screen.
•If ACTIVATE BY COMPUTER appears on the screen, try
pressing any key on the computer or moving the mouse, and
confirm that your computer’s graphics board is completely
seated in the correct bus slot.
•If CHECK SIGNAL CABLE appears on the screen, check
that the monitor is correctly connected to the computer
(page 4).
•If CHECK INPUT SELECTOR appears on the screen, try
changing the input signal (page 6).
Damper wires
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If OUT OF SCAN RANGE appears on line 1
This indicates that the input signal is not supported by the
monitor’s specifications.
For more information, see “Trouble symptoms and remedies”on
page 17.
Displaying this monitor’s name, serial number,
and date of manufacture
While the monitor is receiving a video signal, press and hold the
button for more than 5 seconds to display this monitor’s
information box.
If the problem persists, call your authorized technical support and
give the following information.
•Model name: IBM P275
•Serial number
•Name and specifications of your computer and graphics board.
2The selected video input connector and the
frequencies of the current input signal
This message shows the currently selected video input
connector (INPUT 1 or INPUT 2). If the monitor recognizes
the frequencies of the current input signal, the horizontal and
vertical frequencies are also displayed.
3The remedies
CHANGE SIGNAL TIMING appears on the screen. If you
are replacing an old monitor with this monitor, reconnect the
old monitor. Then adjust the computer’s graphics board so
that the horizontal frequency is between 30 –130 kHz, and the
vertical frequency is between 48 - 170 Hz.
W
R
G
B
IIONNFORMAT
MONI I I NGS WORKTOR
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NPUT
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MODEL :IBM P275
MANUFACTURED : 2001-05
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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 19) 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) button is in the “on”position.
If the NO SIGNAL message appears
on the screen, or if the
!(power) indicator is orange
•Check that the video signal cable is properly connected and all plugs are firmly seated in
their sockets (page 4).
•Check that the (input) switch setting is correct (page 6).
•Check that the video input connector’s pins are not bent or pushed in.
xProblems caused by the connected computer or other equipment
•The computer is in power saving mode. Try pressing any key on the keyboard or moving
the mouse.
•Check that the computer’s power is “on.”
•Check that the graphic board is completely seated in the proper bus slot.
If the OUT OF SCAN RANGE
message appears on the screen
xProblems caused by the connected computer or other equipment
•Check that the video frequency range is within that specified for the monitor. If you
replaced an old monitor with this monitor, reconnect the old monitor and adjust the
frequency range to the following.
Horizontal: 30 –130 kHz
Vertical: 48
– 170 Hz
If no message is displayed and the
!(power) indicator is green or
flashing orange
•Use the Self-diagnosis function (page 19).
Picture flickers, bounces,
oscillates, or is scrambled
•Isolate and eliminate any potential sources of electric or magnetic fields such as other
monitors, laser printers, fluorescent lighting, televisions, or electric fans.
•Move the monitor away from power lines or place a magnetic shield near the monitor.
•Try plugging the monitor into a different AC outlet, preferably on a different circuit.
•Try turning the monitor 90°to the left or right.
xProblems caused by the connected computer or other equipment
•Check your graphics board manual for the proper monitor setting.
•Confirm that the graphics mode and the frequency of the input signal are supported by this
monitor (page 20). Even if the frequency is within the proper range, some graphics boards
may have a sync pulse that is too narrow for the monitor to sync correctly.
•Adjust the computer’s refresh rate (vertical frequency) to obtain the best possible picture.
Picture is fuzzy •Adjust the contrast and brightness (page 8).
•Degauss the monitor* (page 11).
•Adjust the degree of moire cancellation until the moire is minimal, or set CANCEL
MOIRE to OFF (page 11).
* If a second degauss cycle is needed, allow a minimum interval of 20 minutes for the best result. A humming noise may be heard, but this is not a
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* If a second degauss cycle is needed, allow a minimum interval of 20 minutes for the best result. A humming noise may be heard, but this is not a
malfunction.
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
properly •Set the AUTO ( ) function to OK (on) in the SIZE/CENTER menu (page 9).
•Adjust the size or centering (page 9). Note that with some input signals and/or graphics
boards the periphery of the screen is not fully utilized.
Edges of the image are curved •Adjust the geometry (page 10).
Wavy or elliptical pattern (moire)
is visible
•Adjust the degree of moire cancellation until the moire is minimal (page 11).
xProblems caused by the connected computer or other equipment
•Change your desktop pattern.
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.
•Adjust the landing (page 11).
White does not look white •Adjust the color temperature (page 12).
Letters and lines show red or blue
shadows at the edges
•Adjust the convergence (page 10).
Monitor buttons do not operate
( appears on the screen)
•If the control lock is set to ON, set it to OFF (page 14).
COLOR RETURN function does
not operate
•Before using this function, the monitor must be in normal operation mode (green power
indicator on) for at least 30 minutes. For more information on using the COLOR
RETURN ( ) function, see page 13.
•Adjust the computer’s power saving settings to keep the monitor in normal operation
mode for more than 30 minutes.
•The monitor may gradually lose its ability to perform this function due to the natural aging
of the picture tube.
A hum is heard right after the
power is turned on
•This is the sound of the auto-degauss cycle. When the power is turned on, the monitor is
automatically degaussed for a few seconds.
Symptom Check these items
COLOR
RETURN
COLOR :PRESET
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