Sony CPD-1425 Reference manual

Model: CPD1425, CPD1430, CPD15SF1, CPD15SF2,
CPD15SX1, CPD100ES, CPD100GS, CPD100SX,
CPD100VS, CPD101VS, CPD110GS, CPD120VS,
CPD200ES, CPD200GS, CPD210GS, CPD220GS,
CPD200SX, CPD1730, CPD17SF1, CPD17SF2,
CPD100SF, CPDE100, CPD200SF, CPD201VS,
CPD220VS, CPDE200,CPDE200/L, CPDE210,
CPDG200, CPDG220S, CPDG220R, CPDE400,
CPDG400, CPDG420, CPDG420S, CPD20SF2,
CPD300SFT, CPD420GS, CPD520GS,CPDE500,
CPDG500, CPDG520, CPDL133, CPDL150,
CPDL181, CPDL181A, CPDM151, GDM17SE1,
GDM17SE2T, GDM200PS, GDM400PS, GDM500PS,
GDM1936, GDM2036S, GDM2038A, GDM20SE1,
GDM20SE2T, GDMF400, GDMF420, GDMF500,
GDMF520, GDMF500R, GDMFW900, GDMW900,
HMDA100, HMDA200, HMDV200, KLW7000,
KLW7000A, KLW9000, KLW9000A, SDMN50,
SDMN50PS
No. 34R13
Subject: DAS and WinDAS (Digital Alignment System)
Software And Hardware Requirements
Date: May 7, 2001
Symptom:
(1335) Digital alignment is required for computer monitors with communication port. Digital
Alignment System: DAS is needed. DAS is used to control Video Signal Generator
(only) for some models as noted. Part numbers are required to order DAS hardware
(HW) items. Internet is used to obtain the required software (SW) programs.
Solution: Please use the following instructions and related information to obtain necessary
materials , assemble, and set up the DAS System and update it as required. The
following items are included here:
•Procedure for First Time DAS Users is listed on Page 2.
•Current DAS Software Versions are listed by model and chassis on Pages 3-5.
•The Digital Alignment System DAS Set Up illustration is on Page 6.
•Required SW download versions and HW part numbers are listed on Page 7.
•Notes relating DAS System SW and HW Updates are on Page 8.
•Video Signal Generators supported by DAS are listed in the table on Page 8.
•Digital Alignment Procedure Notes are listed on Page 9.
Cont.
CSI-111
Sony Service Company
National Technical Services
A Division of Sony Electronics Inc.
Park Ridge, New Jersey 07656
CONFIDENTIAL
Service Bulletin
Computer Monitors
S
Reference: DAS System Info. PRINTED IN USA
Autoflagged - NO

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PROCEDURE FOR FIRST TIME DAS USERS
1. Obtain the following basic materials available outside of Sony:
DAS J VERSION (DOS) PROGRAMS WIN DAS PROGRAMS
A. One PC type personal computer system
with minimum requirements:
Speed: 486/66Mhz CPU
COM Ports 1 & 2 available
3 ISA slots available
OS: DOS V. 3.3 or higher, DOS/V V. 6.2
or higher, or Windows 95
Floppy Disk; 1.44MB FDD
A. One PC type personal computer system
with minimum requirements:
Pentium or Higher CPU
COM Ports 1 & 2 available
3 ISA slots available
64 MB or more Memory
OS: Windows 95 or 98 only
Hard Disk; HD (100MB Min.),
1.44MB FDD; CD-ROM
B. One Video Signal Generator from list:
VIDEO SIGNAL GENERATORS
SUPPORTED BY DAS on Pg. 7.
B. One Video Signal Generator from list:
VIDEO SIGNAL GENERATORS
SUPPORTED BY WinDAS on Pg. 7.
C. Access to the Internet to download the required DAS & WinDAS SW programs.
2. Determine which Sony Computer monitor model(s) are planned for service. Check the DAS versions and
monitor chassis types needed from table: CURRENT DAS SOFTWARE VERSIONS, Page 3 - 5.
3. Check the Pg. 6 illustration: DIGITAL ALIGNMENT SYSTEM DAS SET UP to determine which cable
adapters are needed for the chassis types planned for service. The numbered balloons refer to item
numbers listed in the Pg. 6 table: DAS SW DOWNLOAD VERSIONS AND HW PART NUMBERS.
4. Write a list of materials needed by part number using the Pg. 7 table: DAS SW DOWNLOAD VERSIONS
AND HW PART NUMBERS. Include all necessary item numbers as determined in Step 3.
5. Contact the Sony World Repair Parts Center as follows to order the necessary HW materials:
SONY WORLD REPAIR PARTS CENTER
8281 NW 107th Terrace
Kansas City, MO 64153-1275
TEL: [phone] FAX: [phone]
6. The DAS SW is obtained by downloading from one of the following (2) Internet Web Sites.
Sony Service Center (SSC Web Site):
Contact your Sony Service Center manager to obtain the URL address,
username, and password needed to access the SSC Web Site.
Sony Authorized Service Center (ASC Web Site):
Contact your Sony Technical Representative to obtain the URL address,
username, and password needed to access the ASC Web Site.
7. Access the Sony Web Site and download the necessary DAS SW programs to your local HD or FDD.
8. Follow the Web Site instructions to Unzip and or copy the DAS SW programs to 1 or 2 floppy disks for
installation on the computer monitor test stations described in Step 1.
9. Follow the set up and operating instructions in the Installation Manuals and User's Manuals provided with
the Start Up Kit and listed in the Web Site Downloads.
10. Refer to the DIGITAL ALIGNMENT PROCEDURE FOR J Version SONY COMPUTER MONITORS on
Page 9 for a summary of operating procedures to use with the J Version DAS System.

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CURRENT DAS SOFTWARE VERSIONS
DAS Versions Models Supported Chassis Types
DAS Ver. 3.5 CPD-1430
CPD-1730
CPD
GDM-1936
GDM-2036S
P3
GDM-2038(A) P3.5
DAS Ver. 5.7D CPD-1425 Video Generator Only
CPD-15SX1
CPD-100SX
SX1
CPD-200SX 200SX
CPD-15SF1
CPD-17SF1
X1
CPD-15SF2
CPD-100VS
CPD-17SF2
X2
GDM-17SE1
GDM-20SE1
N1
CPD-L133
CPD-L150
SDM-M151
LCD
(Control Video Generator)
DAS Ver. JC 1.4.5 CPD-110GS
CPD-210GS
X-110
CPD-E100
HMD-A100
HMD-A200
X11R
DAS Ver. JC H1 HMD-A400 H1
DAS Ver. JN 1.0.7 HMD-V200 HIT

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CURRENT DAS SOFTWARE J VERSIONS CONTINUED
DAS Versions Models Supported Chassis Types
DAS Ver. JA1.0.1 CPD-100ES
CPD-100SF
CPD-200SF
X2R
CPD-200ES X2F
CPD-120VS
CPD-220VS
V2
GDM-17SE2T
CPD-20SF2(T)
CPD-300SFT
N2
GDM-20SE2T N2H
GDM-W900 24W1
DAS Ver. JB1.0.2
* Includes ETI Reading
mode for these models.
* CPD-100GS
* CPD-200GS
D1
D1H
* CPD-220GS D1P
CPD-101VS
CPD-201VS
V3
CPD-E200
* CPD-E210
D99C
* CPD-G200 D99
GDM-200PS
GDM-400PS
GDM-500PS
CPD-520GS
N3
CPD-420GS D98
* CPD-E400
* CPD-G400
F99
* GDM-F400
* GDM-F500
N3P
* CPD-E500
* CPD-G500
* GDM-F500R
G1
GDM-FW900 G1W
CPD-L181(A) L181
SDM-N50(PS) ST5

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CURRENT WIN DAS SOFTWARE VERSIONS
WIN DAS Versions Models Supported Chassis Types
WIN DAS Ver. 1.3.4 CPD-G200 D99
CPD-G220R
CPD-G220S
17VC
CPD-E400
CPD-G400
F99
CPD-E500
CPD-G500
GDM-F500R
G1
CPD-G420
CPD-G420S
CPD-G520
GDM-F420
GDM-F520
CR1
GDM-FW900 G1W

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DIGITAL ALIGNMENT SYSTEM DAS SET UP
Personal Computer
2, 4, 6, 19 Win & J Ver. Chassis List
CR1, D1, D1H, D1P, D98,
D99, D99C, F99, G1,
G1W, HIT, L181, N2, N2H,
N3, N3P, V2, V3, X1, X2,
X2R, X2F, 17VC
200SX, H1
X-110, X11R
Win & J
Type
Chassis
ST5
17
18

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REQUIRED DAS SW DOWNLOAD VERSIONS
AND HW PART NUMBERS
Ref Description Part No. or
Download
1A DAS Start Up Kit: (Includes J Version Security Key, and
User’s Manuals: Items 3, 5, & 7 listed below.)
Order Cables and adapters (Items 8-17 )separately.
T-998-552-51
1B WinDAS Start Up Kit (Includes Installation Software on CD
ROM, Installation Instructions, and Users Manuals).
Order Cables and adapters (Items 8-18) separately.
HASP Key, Item 18 is required for WinDAS operation.
T-998-607-83
2 DAS Ver. 3.5 SW Program Download
3 DAS Ver. 3.4 User’s Manual; Last Release: 05/94 T-998-553-01
4 DAS Ver. 5.7a SW Program Download
5 DAS Ver. 5.5 User’s Manual; Last Release: 01/28/97 T-998-557-21
6A DAS Ver. JA1.0.1 SW Program Download
6B DAS Ver. JB1.0.2 SW Program Download
6C DAS Ver. JC1.4.5 SW Program Download
6C DAS Ver. JCH1 SW Program Download
6D DAS Ver. JN1.0.7 SW Program Download
7 DAS Ver. J2.0. User’s Manual; Last Release: 09/20/96 T-998-584-21
8 Comm. Control Unit for CPD1430/1730 Monitors. 3-702-589-01
9 Communication Cable for the P3 Chassis. 3-702-610-01
10 Communication Control Unit for X1, X2, N2-chassis. A-1500-819-A
11 Adapter required with item 10 for the X1 Chassis. 3-702-691-01
12 Communication VISCA Cable (8pin DIN to 8pin DIN)
for the P3.5, N1, and SX chassis.
T-998-552-81
13 VISCA (8 Pin DIN) to RS232 (9 Pin DSUB) Adapter plus
VISCA (8 Pin DIN) to RS232 (25 Pin DSUB) Adapter.
Needed to use with the P3.5 Chassis Communication
VISCA Cable (item 12).
T-998-552-71
14 RS232/RS422 PC Interface Board by Sealevel Systems. 3-083-S-101
15 I2C PC Interface Card for H1, SX, X-110, X11R Chassis 9-980-808-01
16 I2C Interface Cable and HD15 Connector Adapter. 9-980-809-01
17 Communication Cable for SDM-N50 1-900-255-59
18 Win DAS Hasp Security Key T-998-607-68
19 WIN DAS SW Ver. 1.3.4 and User Manual Download

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IMPORTANT NOTES ON SW AND HW UPDATES
•Newly released DAS SW Versions will be announced via updates of this
Service Bulletin.
The DAS SW is obtained by downloading from one of the following (2)
Internet Web Sites.
Sony Service Center (SSC Web Site):
Contact your Sony Service Center manager to obtain the URL address,
username, and password needed to access the SSC Web Site.
Sony Authorized Service Center (ASC Web Site):
Contact your Sony Technical Representative to obtain the URL address,
username, and password needed to access the ASC Web Site.
•The Start Up Kit Does Not include HW Items 8-17. Items 8-17 are
required for communication between the PC and the Monitor. These
cables and adapters are Monitor chassis dependent. See the following
Set Up illustrations.
•DAS Jx.x.x versions require use of a HOST PC with 486/66Mhz or higher
speed rating. WinDAS versions require a Pentium or higher PC Platform.
Pentiums do not support the VG-515 Video Signal Generator.
•DAS Windows HASP Key works with DAS Windows and J versions.
DAS J Version Security Key works with DAS J Versions only.
VIDEO SIGNAL GENERATORS
SUPPORTED BY THE DAS SYSTEM
DAS 3.5 DAS 5.7D DAS JA1.0.1
DAS JB1.0.2
DAS JC1.4.5
DAS JC H1
DAS JN 1.0.7
WinDAS
Ver. 1.3.3 VIDEO SIGNAL
GENERATOR
TYPES
X X X X Astro VG-819
X X X X Astro VG-819S
X X Astro VG-823
X X Astro VG-823DAS
X X X X Quantum Data
QD801GF
X X X X Quantum Data
QD801GF-ISA
XX X TEAMVG-515
X X X X TEAM VG-516pc
X X X X TEAM VG-530pc
X X X Sencore CM-2250

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DIGITAL ALIGNMENT PROCEDURE FOR J VERSION (DOS BASED) DAS
(By Thomas Vo, Dallas SSC)
STEP BY STEP NOTE TYPE OR
PRESS HOT KEY
1. Select DAS Program. Ver. 5.x or J4.x.x. C:\>cd\j.x.x or
C:\j.x.x>DAS
2. Select Model Number. Sub Model versions based on
Serial Number.
F2
3. Select Control Generator.
Function.
Check all modes. Note the
mode customer is using for
Step 7.
F6
4. Reset the Monitor. Press and Hold Reset for two
blinks on the picture. Check
some modes to get some
idea of geometric distortion.
5. Read Failure Information. Note Failure Code. Refresh
failure Code.
ALT-F6
6. Touch up the geometry. Adjust in order: Tilt, Key, and
Pin Cushion.
ALT-F5.
7. Factory Preset. Perform required adjustments
on all the modes. Refer to
specifications. Verify mode
the customer is using.
F5
8. Check Convergence. Adjust Six Pole Rings.
9. Check Focus. Optimize Focus at center and
four corners.
10. Complete functional
check.