Sony Trinitron PVM-1954Q User manual

Trinitron® Color Video Monitor
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and
retain if for future reference.
Mode d'emploi
A\'ant la mise.en ser\ ice de cet appareil, priere de lire
attentivement ce mode d'emploi et de la conser\'er pour tout
.reference ulterieure.
Owner's Record
The model and serial lUimLx'rs are located on the rear.
Record the model and serial numbers in the spaces provided
below. Refer to these numbers whene\'er vou call upon your
Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No.. Serial No
This illustration shows l’\'M-1334Q.
Cette illustration represente le modele P\'M-l.'!.‘i4Q
1993 by Sony Corporation

Table of contents
iWARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do
not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.
For the Customers in the USA
INFORMATION
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for aClass Adigital de\’ice, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in acommercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in
which case the user will be required to correct the
interference at his own expense.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications nc>t
expressly approx'ed in this manual could \'oid vour
authority to operate this equipment
For the Customer in Canada
This apparatus complies with the Class Alimits for radii)
noise emissions set out in Radio Interference Regulations.
Features 1
Location and function of parts and controls 2
Front panel 2
Rear panel .4
Using on-screen menus 6
Pow'er sources 8
Specifications 9
Precautions
On safety
•Operate the unit on 120 VAC only.
•The nameplate indicating operating voltage, power
consumption, etc. is located on the rear.
•Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet,
unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified
personnel before operating it any further.
•Unplug the unit from the w^all outlet if it is not to be used
for several days or more.
•To disconnect the AC power cord, pull it out by grasping
the plug. Never pull the cord itself.
•The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment
and shall be easily accessible.
On installation
•Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat
build-up.
Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.) or
near materials (curtains, draperies) that may block the
ventilation holes.
•Do not install the unit in alocation near heat sources such
as radiators or air ducts, or in aplace subject to direct
sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration or shock.
On cleaning
To keep the unit looking brand-new, periodicallv clean it
with amild detergent solution. Never use strong solvents
such as thinner or benzine, or abrasive cleansers since they
will damage the cabinet. As asafety precaution, unplug the
unit before cleaning it.
On repacking
Do not throw aw'ay the carton and packing materials. They
make an ideal container which to transport the unit. When
shipping the unit to another location, repack it as illustrated
on the carton.
If you have any questions about this unit, contact vour
authorized Sony dealer.

Features
HR (High Resolution) Trinitron picture tube
HR Trinitron tube provides ahigh resolution picture.
Horizontal resolution is more than 600 (PVM-1354Q/ 1954Q)
or 430 (PVM-1351Q) TV lines at the center of the picture.
Four color systems available
4he monitor can display PAL, SECAM, NTSC'os and
NTSCi r:* signals. The appropriate color system is selected
automatically.
*Asignal of NTSCTm is used for playing back NTSC
recorded yideo cassettes with ayideo tape recorder/
player especially designed for use with this system.
Blue only mode
In th ehj ue only mode, an apparent monochrome display is
obtained with all three cathodes dri\’en v\'ith ablue signal.
This facilitates color saturation and phase adjustments and
obserx’ation of VCR noise.
Analog RGB/component input connectors
Analog RGB or component (Y, R-Y and B-Y) signals from
\ideo equipment can be input through these connectors.
Y/C input connectors
The \ideo signal, split into the chrominance signal (C) and
the luminance signal (Y), can be input through this
connector, eliminating the interference between the tw(>
signals, which tends to occur in acomposite \ideo signal,
assuring video quality.
Beam current feedback circuit
The built-in beam current feedback circuit assures stable
white balance.
Comb filter
When NrSC video signals are receis'ed, acomb filter
actiwites to increase the resolution, resulting in fine picture
detail without color spill or color noise.
Automatic termination
(connector with VV mark only)
The input connector is terminated at 75 ohms inside when
no cable is connected to the loop-through output
connectors. When acable is connected to an output
connector, the 75-ohms termination is automaticalh released.
Underscan mode
The signal normally scanned outside of the screen can be
monitored in the underscan mode.
Note
When the monitor is in the underscan mode, the dark KGB
scanning lines may appear on the top ecige of the screen.
These are caused by an internal test signal, rather than the
input signal.
Horizontal/vertical delay mode
The horizontal and vertical sync signals can be checkeci
simultaneously in the H/V delay mode.
External sync input
When the EXT SYNC selector is in the on position, the
monitor can be operated on the sync signal supplied from
an external s\’nc generator.
Auto/manual degaussing
Degaussing of the screen can be performed automatically
when the power is turned on, or juanuallv b\' pressing the
DEGAUSS button.
On-screen menus
You can set color temperature, CHROM.V SE I' UP, and
other settings by using the on-screen menus.
Five menu languages
You can select the menu language from among the fix'e
languages on the menu.
EIA standard 19-inch rack mounting
By using an MB-502B (for PVN4-1354Q/ 1351Q) or SLR-103
(for PVM-1954Q) mounting bracket (not supplied), the
monitor can be iiKninted in an EIA standard 19-inch rack.
For details on mounting, see the instruction manual of the
mounting bracket kit.
SDI (Serial Digital Interface) kit
By using SDI kit, the monitoi' can displa\' SMPTE 259M 4:2:2
serial digital signal from adigital VTR. (e\. Sony 4:2:2 VTR)
SDI kit: 4:2:2 digital video board
Digital audit) board
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Location and function of parts and controls
Front panel
[l jTally lamp
Lights up when the \'idee camera crmnected to this
monitor is selected, indicating tliat the picture is being
recorded.
POWER switch and indicator
Depress to turn the monitor on. The indicator will light
up in green.
[3] REMOTE indicator
Lights up when you set LiSLR PRLSHL to ON in the
menu, or when you connect asupplied cable to
REMOTE connector (No. 17 pin is ground). Ihe controls
on the front panel do not work when this indicator lights
up.
[4] VOLUME control
Eurn this control clockwise or counterck'ckwise to
obtain the desireci x'olume.
[5] CONTRAST control
Turn clockwise to make the contrast higher and
counterclockwise to make it lower.
PHASE control
this control is effectix eonly for the N1Sk ;and
NISCi r. color systems, burn clockwise to make the skin
tones greenish and countercUx kw ise to make them
purplish.
[7]CHROMA control
Turn clockwise to make the color intensity higher and
counterclockwise to make it lower.
[8]BRIGHT (brightness) control
Turn clockwise for more brightness and
counterclockwise for less.
[9] APERTURE control
Turn clockwise for more sharpness and
counterclockwise for less.
The APERTURE, CHROMA, PHASE control settings haye
no effect on the pictures of RGB signals.
mMENU (EXIT) button
Press to make the menu appear. Press to return to the
prev ious screen in the menu.
MENTER (SELECT) button
Press to decide aselected item in the menu.
Bl f(+)/ (-) buttons
Press to move the cursor () or adjust selected value in
the menu.
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16:9 selector
Press (light on) for the signal of 16:9 picfiire.
HA/ DELAY selector
Press (light on) to observe the horizontal and vertical
sync signals at the same time.
The horizontal svnc signal is displayed in the left quarter
of the screen; the x'ertical sync signal is displayed near
the center of fhe screen.
A/RGB selector
When the LINE/RCB input selector is set to LINE (light
off), press this button (light on) to feed asignal through
the LI.XE Aconnectors.
When the I.IN'E/RCIB input selector is set to RGB (light
on), press this button (light on) to feed the RGB signal.
mUNDER SCAN selector
Press (light on) for underscanning. The display size is
reduced by approximately 5% so that four corners of the
raster are x'isible.
Ill BLUE ONLY selector
RESET button
Press (light on) to turn off the red and green signals. A
blue signal is displayed as an apparent monochrome
picture on the screen. This facilitates "chroma" and
"phase*" control adjustments and observation of VCR
noise.
*"Phase" control adjustment is effectix eonh’ for the
NTSC signals.
Press to reset the setting in the menu,
[17] DEGAUSS button
Press this button momentarily. The .screen will he
demagnetized. Wait for 10 minutes or more before
activating this button again.
OEXT SYNC (external sync) selector
Keep this button in the off pcisition (light off) U) operate
the monitor on the sync signal from the displayed \ideo
signal.
Keep this button in the on position (light on) to operate
the monitor on an external sync signal fed through the
EXT SYNC connector on the rear panel.
[il LINE/RGB input selector
Select the program to be monitored. Keep this buttern in
the off position (light off) to feed asignal through the
LINE A, LINE Bor LINE Cconnectors. Keep this button
in the on position (light on) to feed asignal through the
RGB connectors.
C/SDI selector
When the LINE/RGB input selector is set to LINE (light
off), press this button (light on) to feed asignal through
the LINE Cconnectors.
When the LINE/RGB input selector is set to RGB (light
on), press this button (light on) to feed the SDl signal
(optional board is needed).
B/COMPONENT selector
When the LINE/RGB input selector is set to LINE (light
off),'pres.s this button (light on) to feed asignal through
the LINE Bconnectors.
When the LINE/RGB input selector is set to RGB (light
on), press this button (light on) to feed the component
signal.
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Location and function of parts and controls
Rear panel
LINE A
VIDEO
IN OUT
LINE B
VIDEO
IN OUT
t-y»i
LINE C
OUT REMOTE
IN OUT 1IN OUT 1IN OUT 1IN OUTII
®@)
R/R-Y 1G/Y 1B/B-Y AUDIO
'ONENT )l
OUT
EXT SYNC
(The Vv mark indicates aLitomatic termination.)
[f] AC IN socket
Connect the supplied .AC power cord to this socket and
to awall outlet.
[2] LINE A, LINE Bconnectors
Two groups (A and B) of line input connectors tor the
composite video and audio signals and their loop-
through output connectors.
To monitor the input signal fed through these
connectors, keep the LIXE/RCB selector in the I.IXF,
position (light off) and press the A/RGB or
B/COMPONENT selector (light on) on the front panel.
VIDEO IN (BNC)
Connect to the video output of a\ideo equipment, such
as aVCR or acolor \ideo camera. For aloop-through
connection, connect to the \'ideo output ot another
monitor.
VIDEO OUT (BNC)
Loop-through output of the \TDEO IN connector.
Crrnnect to the video input for a V'CR or another
monitor.
When the cable is connected to this connector, the
7h-ohms termination of the input is automatically
released, and the signal input to the VIITFC) IN'
connector is output from this ccmnector.
AUDIO IN (phono jack)
Connect to the audio output of aVCR or to a
microphone via asuitable microphone amplilier. For a
loop-through connection, connect to the audio output ot
Manother numitor.
AUDIO OUT (phono Jack)
Loop-thrcnigh output of the AUDIO IN jack. Connect to
the audio input of aVCR or another monitor.
[3] LINE Cconnectors
Y/C IN (4pin mini DIN)
Connect to the Y/C separate output of avideo camera,
VCR or other video equipment.
Y/C OUT (4pin mini DIN)
Loop-through output of the Y/C IN connector. Connect
to the Y/C separate input of aVCR or another monitor.
When the cable is connected to this connector, the
7b-ohms termination ot the input is automaticallv
releasecT and the signal input to the Y/C IN connector is
output from this connector.
AUDIO IN (phono Jack)
Connect to the audio output of aV'CR or amicrophone
(through asuitable micrrrphrrne amplifier).
AUDIO OUT (phono Jack)
l.oop-through output of the AUDIO IN connector.
Connect to the audio input of aV'CR or another monitor.
[4j REMOTE connector (20pin)
Connect to the tally output of acontrol console, special-
effect generator, etc. The tallv lamp on the front panel
will be turned on and off bv the connected equipment.
This connector can be used for connecting aremote
controller. For the pin assignment ot this connector, see
"Specifications" on page 10.

[5] RGB/COMPONENT connectors
RGB signal or component signal input connectors and
their loop-through output connectors.
To monitor the input signal fed through these
connectors, keep the LINE/RCB selector in the RGB
position (light on), and press the A/RGB (rr
B/COMPONENT selector (light r)n) on the front panel.
R/R-Y IN, G/Y IN, B/B-Y IN (BNC)
When the EXT SYNC selector on the front panel is in the
off position (light off), the monitor operates on the sync
signal from the G/Y channel.
To monitor the RGB signal
Connect to the analog RGB signal outputs of ax'ideo
camera.
Ta_monitor the component signal
Connect to the R-Y/Y/B-Y component signal (Hitputs of
aSony Betacam \'ideo camera.
R/R-Y OUT, G/Y OUT, B/B-Y OUT (BNC)
Loop-through outputs of the R/R-Y IN, G/Y IN, B/B-Y
IN connectors
For RGB signal
Connect to the anak>g RGB signal inputs of avideo
printer or another monitor.
For component signal
Connect to the R-Y/Y/B-Y component signal inputs of a
Betacam x’ideo recorder.
When the cables are connected to these connectors, the
75-ohms termination of the inputs is automatically
released, and the signal inputs to the R/R-Y IN, G/Y IN,
B/B-Y IN connectors are output from these connectors.
AUDIO IN (phono jack) '
Connect to the audio output of \ideo equipment when
the analog RGB or component signal is input.
AUDIO OUT (phono jack)
Loop-through outputs of the AUDIO IN connector.
[U EXT SYNC (external sync) connectors
To use the sync signal fed through this connector, press
the EXT SYNC selector (light on).
IN (BNC)
When this monitor operates on an external svnc signal,
connect the reference signal from async generator to this
connector.
OUT (BNC)
Loop-through output of the EX ESYNC IN connector.
Connect to the external svnc input of video equipment U)
be synchronized with this monitor.
When the cable is connected to this connector, the 75-
ohms termination of the input is released, and the signal
input to the IN connector is output from this connector.
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Using on-screen menus
The flow chart shows the different levels of on-screen
menus that you can use to make various adjustments and
settings. The boxed number is for instructions on the next
page.
[Tj Main menu
L3] color TEMP/BAL menu
[8] ADJUST GAIN screen
[9] ADJUST BIAS screen
[il COLOR TEMP RANGE menu
g] CAPTION VISION menu
5j USER CONFIG 1menu
[H] COLOR SYSTEM DISPLAY menu
111 358 TRAP FILTER menu
mSUB CONTROL screen
PUSER PRESET menu iTs] PRESET ADJUST screen
in VHOLD screen
ill COMPONENT LEVEL menu
HNTSC SETUP LEVEL menu
[il ACC menu
HLANGUAGE menu
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Operating through menus
There are fi\'e buttons for menu operations on the front of
the monitor. To display the main menu, first press MENU.
The buttons you can use appear at the bottom of the menu
screen.
Functions of the buttons
Button To select menu To adjust menu item
item selected
MENU
EXIT
ENTER
SELECT
T
return to the
previous menu
decide aselected
item
move the cursor
() upwards
mo\'e the cursor
() downwarcfs
return to the previous
menu
select an item
increase selected value
decrease selected wilue
reset current adjustment
value to the factory
setting
(The abox'C items in white type correspond to the marks in
the menu.)
front of monitor
B' C;
COMPONENT SOI
LINE/ EXT
RGB SYNC
..
ami
BLUE UNDER HV
ONLY SCAN DELAY
MENU
rilHLli
lan
ENTER
reset buttons for
button menu
operations
[T] Main menu
Select an item and press ENTER to go to the following
menu.
[2]CHROMA SET UP menu
Set to ON to adjust the internal decoder for CHROMA
and PHASE (NTSC signal only) after AUTO ADJUST
(E). '|OFF|
[3]COLOR TEMP/BAL menu
Select the color temperature from among 65()0K, 9300K
and USER. USER is set to 6S00K in the factory setting.
You can acfjust or change the color temperature in USER
mocfe (a measuring instrument is needed), [h.SOOK]
0CAPTION VISION menu
The iTionitor can display the signal with Caption Vision.
To display it, select the caption Upe in this menu.
[OFF]
[5]USER CONFIG 1menu
Select an item tci adjust. To go to the USER COXFlCi 2
menu, select NEXT P.ACE.
[6] USER CONFIG 2menu
Select an item to adjust. To go to the USER CONFIG 1
menu select PREVIOUS PAGE.
[7] AUTO ADJUST screen
Select the color bar signal (full, SMPTE, ElA) and press
ENTER to start auto adjusting for CHROMA SET UP
(NTSC signal only).
d] ADJUST GAIN screen
Adjust GAIN in USER mode.
[g] ADJUST BIAS screen
Adjust BIAS in USER mode.
01 COLOR TEMP RANGE menu
Select the color temperature range in USER mode.
[50U0K40000K]
[H] COLOR SYSTEM DISPLAY menu
Sefect the color swstem display mode. In AUTO, the kind
of color system being used appears on the screen each
time you change the signal input. [AUTO]
111 358 TRAP FILTER menu
Color spill or color noise may be eliminated if you select
ON (N rSCv^s signal only). [OFF]
0SUB CONTROL screen
You can finely adjust the controls on the front panel.
CONTR.AST, BRIGHT, CHROMA and PHASE control
has aclick at the center of its adjustment range. You can
acJjust the setting /if the click position u'ith this feature.
HU USER PRESET menu
You can preset each control to adesired level and set it.
If you set USER PRESE Tt/i ON, the REMOTE indicator
lights up and the controls on the front panel do not
work. The monitor operates with the internal memory
settings. For adjustment, select PRESET ADJUST. [OEF]
01 PRESET ADJUST screen
Adjust CONTRAS! ,BRIGHT, CHROMA, PHASE,
VOLUME, APERTURE in USER PRESE I
.
01 VHOLD screen
Adjust the vertical hold if the picture rolls xertically.
When vou cannot read the display, select the input that
is not connected.
01 COMPONENT LEVEL menu
Select the component level from among three modes.
NIO/SMPTE for 100/0/ 11)0/0 signal
BETA 7.5 for 100/7.5/75/7.5 signal
BETA 0for 100/0/75/0 signal [BETA 7.5|
01 NTSC SETUP LEVEL menu
Select the NTSC setup le\ el from two modes. Ihe 7.5
setup lex'el is mainly used in north America. The 0setup
lex'el is mainly used in japan. [7.5]
01 ACC menu
Set ACC (Auto Color Control) circuit on or off. When the
fine adjustment is needed, set .ACC to OFF. N'ormalh’ set
it to ON. |ON|
mLANGUAGE menu
You can select the menu language from among the fix e
languages (English, German, French, Italian, Spanish) on
the menu. lENGLISI 1]
(1 Iindicates the factiirx setting position.) 7
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Power sources
House current
Connect the AC power cord (supplied) to the AC IN socket
and to <1 Weill outlet.
To connect an AC power cord securely with an AC plug holder
AC IN socket
Flue the pou’er cord into the AC I.N socket. Ihen, <itt<ich the
AC plus holder (supplied) on top of the AC power coref.
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Slide the AC plug holder o\'er the cord until it connects
with the attached holder.
To remove the AC power cord
Full out AC plus holder b\’ squeezing the left and right sicies.
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