Sony FD Trinitron HMD-A420 User manual

4-079-363-11 (1)
© 2000 Sony Corporation
Trinitron Color
Computer Display
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Manual de instrucciones
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Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit.
Recordthesenumbersinthespacesprovidedbelow. Refer tothem
whenever you call upon your dealer regarding this product.
Model No. Serial No.
Topreventfire or shockhazard,donot exposethe
unit to rain or moisture.
Dangerously high voltages are present inside the
unit. Do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to
qualified personnel only.
INFORMATION
This product complies with Swedish NationalCouncil forMetrology
(MPR) standards issued in December 1990 (MPR II) for very low
frequency (VLF) and extremely low frequency (ELF).
INFORMATION
Ce produit est conforme aux normes du Swedish National Council
for Metrology de décembre 1990 (MPR II) en ce qui concerne les
fréquences très basses (VLF) et extrêmement basses (ELF).
INFORMACIÓN
Este producto cumple las normas del Consejo Nacional Sueco para
Metrología (MPR) emitidas en diciembre de 1990 (MPR II) para
frecuencias muy bajas (VLF) y frecuencias extremadamente bajas (ELF).
WARNING
As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Sony
Corporation has determined that this
product meets the ENERGY STAR
guidelines for energy efficiency.
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Table of Contents
• Trinitronis a registered trademark of
Sony Corporation.
• Macintosh is a trademark licensed to
Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the
U.S.A. and other countries.
• Windowsand MS-DOS are registered
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in
the United States and other countries.
• IBM PC/AT and VGA are registered
trademarks of IBM Corporation of the
U.S.A.
• VESA and DDCare trademarks of the
Video Electronics Standard
Association.
•ENERGY STAR is a U.S. registered
mark.
• All other product names mentioned
herein may be the trademarks or
registeredtrademarks of their respective
companies.
• Furthermore, “” and “” are not
mentioned in each case in this manual.
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Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Identifying parts and controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Step 1: Connect your monitor to your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Step 2: Connect the power cord. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Step 3: Turn on the monitor and computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Connecting Universal Serial Bus (USB) compliant peripherals . . . . 7
Selecting the on-screen menu language
(LANGUAGE/INFORMATION) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Customizing Your Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Navigating the menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Adjusting the brightness and contrast. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Adjusting the picture quality (PICTURE EFFECT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Adjusting the centering of the picture (CENTER). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Adjusting the size of the picture (SIZE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Enlarging or reducing the picture (ZOOM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Adjusting the shape of the picture (GEOMETRY) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Adjusting the convergence (CONVERGENCE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Adjusting the color of the picture (COLOR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Additional settings (SCREEN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Resetting the adjustments (RESET). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Technical Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Preset and user modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Power saving function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
If thin lines appear on your screen (damper wires). . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
On-screen messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Trouble symptoms and remedies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Self-diagnosis function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Appendix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i
Preset mode timing table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i
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Precautions
Warning on power connections
• Use the supplied power cord. If you use a different power cord,
be sure that it is compatible with your local power supply.
For the customers in the UK
If you usethe monitor in the UK, besure touse the supplied UK
power cable.
• Before disconnecting the power cord, wait at least 30 seconds
after turning off the power to allow the static electricity on the
screen’s surface to discharge.
• After the power is turned on, the screen is demagnetized
(degaussed) for about 5 seconds. This generates a strong
magnetic field around the screen which may affect data stored
on magnetic tapes and disks placed near the monitor. Be sure to
keep magnetic recording equipment, tapes, and disks away
from the monitor.
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 an electrically charged metal surface
Maintenance
• 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.
• 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 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
benzene.
Transportation
When you transport this monitor for repair or shipment, use the
original carton and packing materials.
Use of the stand
Insert the supplied stand into the groove to adjust the angle of the
monitor. You can use the stand in either the vertical or horizontal
position. If you do not need the stand for this purpose, you can use
it as a convenient CD rack.
The equipment should be installed near an easily accessible
outlet.
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.
1Control button (page 9)
The control button is used to display the menu and make
adjustments to the monitor, including brightness and contrast
adjustments.
2!(power) switch and indicator (pages 6, 12, 15)
This button turns the monitor on and off. The power indicator
lights up in green when the monitor is turned on, and either
flashes in green and orange, or lights up in orange when the
monitor is in power saving mode.
3AC IN connector (page 6)
This connector provides AC power to the monitor.
4Video input connector (HD15) (page 6)
This connector inputs RGB video signals (0.700 Vp-p,
positive) and sync signals.
* DDC (Display Data Channel) is a standard of VESA.
5USB (universal serial bus) downstream connectors
(page 7)
Use these connectors to link USB peripheral devices to the
monitor.
6USB (universal serial bus) upstream connector
(page 7)
Use this connector to link the monitor to a USB compliant
computer.
MENU
RearFront
Pin No. Signal
1Red
2 Green
3Blue
4 ID (Ground)
5 DDC Ground*
6 Red Ground
7 Green Ground
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)*
1 2 3 4 5
87611 12 13 14 15
10
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Setup
Before using your monitor, check that the following accessories
are included in your carton:
• Power cord (1)
• USB cable (1)
• Monitor stand (1)
• Warranty card (1)
• Notes on cleaning the screen’s surface (1)
• This instruction manual (1)
Step 1:Connect your monitor to
your computer
Turn off the monitor and computer before connecting.
Note
Do not touch the pins of the video cable connector as this might bend the
pins.
xConnecting to an IBM PC/AT or compatible
computer
xConnecting to a Macintosh or compatible
computer
Step 2:Connect the power cord
With the monitor and computer switched off, first connect the
power cord to the monitor, then connect it to a 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 INPUT SIGNAL appears on the screen, confirm that
your computer’s graphic 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 graphic board so that the
horizontal frequency is between 30 – 96 kHz, and the vertical
frequency is between 48 – 120 Hz.
For more information about the on-screen messages, see “Trouble
symptoms and remedies” on page 13.
Setup on various OS (Operating System)
This monitor complies with the “DDC” Plug & Play standard and
automatically detects all the monitor’s information. No specific driver
needs to be installed to the computer.
If you connect the monitor to your PC, and then boot your PC for the first
time, the setup Wizard may be displayed on the screen. Click on “Next”
several times according to the instructions from the Wizard until the Plug
& Play Monitor is automatically selected so that you can use this monitor.
For customers using Windows NT4.0
Monitor setup in Windows NT4.0 does not use the display driver. Refer
to the Windows NT4.0 instruction manual for further details on adjusting
the resolution, refresh rate, and number of colors.
to video output
IBM PC/AT or
compatible computer
You will need a Macintosh adapter (not supplied).
Macintosh adapter (not supplied)
Macintosh or
compatible
computer
to video output
to AC IN
to a power outlet
power cord (supplied)
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Connecting Universal Serial Bus
(USB) compliant peripherals
Your monitor has one upstream USB connector (on the rear
panel) and four downstream USB connectors (two on both the left
and right sides). They provide a fast and easy way to connect USB
compliant peripheral devices (such as keyboards, mice, printers
and scanners) to your computer using a standardized USB cable.
To use your monitor as a hub for your peripheral devices, connect
the USBs as illustrated below.
1Turn on the monitor and computer.
2Connect your computer to the square upstream
connector using the supplied USB cable.
For customers using Windows
If a message appears on your screen, follow the on-screen instructions
and select Generic USB Hub as the default setting.
3Connect your USB compliant peripheral devices to
the rectangular downstream USB connectors.
Notes
• Not all computers and/or operating systems support USB
configurations. Check your computer’s instruction manual to see if you
can connect USB devices.
• In most cases, USB driver software needs to be installed on the host
computer. Refer to the peripheral device’s instruction manual for
further details.
• The monitor functions as a USB hub as long as the monitor is either
“on” or in power saving mode.
• If you connect a keyboard or mouse to the USB connectors and then
boot your computer for the first time, the peripheral devices may not
function. First connect the keyboard and mouse directly to the
computer and set up the USB compliant devices. Then connect them to
this monitor.
• Do not lean on the monitor when plugging in the USB cables. The
monitor may suddenly shift and cause injury.
Selecting the on-screen menu
language (LANGUAGE/
INFORMATION)
English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Swedish,
Russian and Japanese versions of the on-screen menus are
available. The default setting is English.
1Press the center of the control button.
See page 9 for more information on using the control button.
2Move the control button m/Mto highlight
LANGUAGE/INFORMATION and press the center
of the control button again.
3Movethe controlbuttonm/Mtoselect .Thenmove
the control button </,to select a language.
• ENGLISH
• FRANÇAIS: French
• DEUTSCH: German
• ITALIANO: Italian
• ESPAÑOL: Spanish
• NEDERLANDS: Dutch
• SVENSKA: Swedish
• : Russian
• : Japanese
To close the menu
Press the center of the control button once to return to the main MENU,
and twice to return to normal viewing. If no buttons are pressed, the menu
closes automatically after about 30 seconds.
To reset to English
See “Resetting the adjustments (RESET)” on page 11.
to USB compliant
peripheral devices toa USB compliant
computer to USB compliant
peripheral devices
MENU
EX I T
PICTURE EFFECT
SIZE/CENTER
GEOMETRY
SCREEN
CONVERGENCE
COLOR
RESET
SELECT
LANGUAGE / I NFORMAT NOI
MENU
MENU
SVENSKA
ESPAÑOL NEDERLAN SD
DEUTSCH I TAL I ANO
ENGL I SH FRANÇA I S
SELECT EX I T
LA ANG GEU/INFORMATION
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Customizing Your Monitor
You can make numerous adjustments to your monitor using the
on-screen menu.
Navigating the menu
Press the center of the control button to display the main MENU
on your screen. See page 9 for more information on using the
control button.
Use the control button to select one of the following menus.
xDisplaying the current input signal
The horizontal and vertical frequencies of the current input signal
are displayedunderthe BRIGHTNESS/CONTRASTmenu. Ifthe
signal matches one of this monitor’s factory preset modes, the
resolution is also displayed.
1EXIT
Select EXIT to close the menu.
2PICTURE EFFECT
(page 9)
Selects the PICTURE
EFFECT menu to choose the
most appropriate preset
picture mode.
3SIZE/CENTER (page 10)
Selects the SIZE/CENTER
menu to adjust the picture’s
centering, size or zoom.
4GEOMETRY (page 10)
Select the GEOMETRY
menu to adjust the picture’s
rotation and shape.
5CONVERGENCE
(page 10)
Selects the CONVERGENCE
menu to adjust the picture’s
horizontal and vertical
convergence.
MENU
EX I T
PICTURE EFFECT
SIZE/CENTER
GEOMETRY
SCREEN
CONVERGENCE
COLOR
RESET
SELECT
LANGUAGE / I NFORMAT NOI
MENU
SELECT EX I T
DYNAMI C
STANDARD
PICTURE EFFECT
H-CENTER
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SELECT EX I T
SI ZE/CENTER
SELECT EX I T
ROTATION
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GE OM ET R Y
SELECT EX I T
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CONVERGENCE
6SCREEN (page 11)
Select the SCREEN menu to
degauss the screen and adjust
the moire cancellation level.
7COLOR (page 11)
Select the COLOR menu to
adjust the picture’s color
temperature. You can use this
to match the monitor’s colors
to a printed picture’s colors.
8LANGUAGE/
INFORMATION
(page 7, 14)
Select the LANGUAGE/
INFORMATION menu to
choose the on-screen menu’s
language and display this
monitor’s information box.
9RESET (page 11)
Select the RESET menu to
reset the adjustments.
DEGAUSS
ON
SELECT EX I T
SCREEN
KKK
R50
G50
B50
SELECT EX I T
COLOR
5000 6500 9300 USER
SVENSKA
ESPAÑOL NEDERLAN SD
DEUTSCH I TAL I ANO
ENGL I SH FRANÇA I S
SELECT EX I T
LA ANG GEU/INFORMATION
RESET
MODE AL L
EX I T
RESET
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1024X768
BRIGHTNESS/CONTRAST
the horizontal
and vertical
frequenciesof
the current
input signal
the resolution
of the current
input signal
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xUsing the control button
1Display the main MENU.
Press the center of the control button to display the main
MENU on your screen.
2Select the menu you want to adjust.
Highlight the desired menu by moving the control button up
(M), down (m), and left (<) or right (,).
3Adjust the menu.
Move the control button left (<) or right (,) to make the
adjustment.
4Close the menu.
Press the center of the control button once to return to the
main MENU, and twice to return to normal viewing. If no
buttons are pressed, the menu closes automatically after about
30 seconds.
xResetting the adjustments
You can reset the adjustments using the RESET menu. See
page 11 for more information on resetting the adjustments.
Adjusting the brightness and
contrast
Brightness and contrast adjustments are made using a separate
BRIGHTNESS/CONTRAST menu.
These settings are stored in memory for all input signals.
1Move the control button in any direction.
The BRIGHTNESS/CONTRAST menu appears on the
screen.
2Move the control button m/Mto adjust the
brightness ( ), and </,to adjust the contrast
(6).
The menu automatically disappears after about 3 seconds.
Adjusting the picture quality
(PICTURE EFFECT)
The PICTURE EFFECT feature allows you to select the most
appropriate picture mode from among two preset modes
maximum performance.
1Press the center of the control button.
The main MENU appears on the screen.
2Move the control button to highlight PICTURE
EFFECT and press the center of the control button
again .
The PICTURE EFFECT menu appears on the screen.
3Move the control button m/Mto select the desired
picture mode.
MENU
MENU
MENU
MENU
MENU
Select For
STANDARD images with high contrast and
brightness. Choose this mode for
commonly used applications, such as
spreadsheets, word processing,
E-mail, or WEB surfing.
DYNAMIC extremely vivid and photo-realistic
images. Brighter than “STANDARD”
mode, choose this for intense graphic
applications such as games, DVD
playback, or entertainment software.
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1024X768
BRIGHTNESS/CONTRAST
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Adjusting the centering of the
picture (CENTER)
This setting is stored in memory for the current input signal.
1Press the center of the control button.
The main MENU appears on the screen.
2Move the control button m/Mto highlight SIZE/
CENTER and press the center of the control button
again.
The SIZE/CENTER menu appears on the screen.
3First move the control button m/Mto select
(H-CENTER) for horizontal adjustment, or
(V-CENTER) for vertical adjustment. Then move
the control button </,to adjust the centering.
Adjusting the size of the picture
(SIZE)
This setting is stored in memory for the current input signal.
1Press the center of the control button.
The main MENU appears on the screen.
2Move the control button m/Mto highlight SIZE/
CENTER and press the center of the control button
again.
The SIZE/CENTER menu appears on the screen.
3First move the control button m/Mto select
(H-SIZE) for horizontal adjustment, or
(V-SIZE) for vertical adjustment. Then move the
control button </,to adjust the size.
Enlarging or reducing the picture
(ZOOM)
This setting is stored in memory for the current input signal.
1Press the center of the control button.
The main MENU appears on the screen.
2Move the control button m/Mto highlight SIZE/
CENTER and press the center of the control button
again.
The SIZE/CENTER menu appears on the screen.
3Move the control button m/Mto select (ZOOM),
and move </,to enlarge or reduce the picture.
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 center of the control button.
The main MENU appears on the screen.
2Move the control button m/Mto highlight
GEOMETRY and press the center of the control
button again.
The GEOMETRY menu appears on the screen.
3First move the control button m/Mto select the
desired adjustment item. Then move the control
button </,to make the adjustment.
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 center of the control button.
The main MENU appears on the screen.
2Move the control button m/Mto highlight
CONVERGENCE and press the center of the control
button again.
The CONVERGENCE menu appears on the screen.
3First move the control button m/Mto select the
desired adjustment item. Then move the control
button </,to make the adjustment.
Select To
(ROTATION) rotate the picture
(PIN) expand or contract the picture sides
(PIN BALANCE) shift the picture sides to the left or
right
(KEY) adjust the picture width at the top of
the screen
(KEY BALANCE) shift the picture to the left or right at
the top of the screen
Select To
horizontally shift red or blue shadows
vertically shift red or blue shadows
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