Sony Trinitron PVM-20M4A User manual

1996 by Sony Corporation
Trinitron®
Color Video Monitor
3-859-663-25(1)
Operating Instructions Page 2
Mode d’emploi Page 20
Manual de instrucciones Página 38
PVM-14M4U/14M4E/14M4A
PVM-20M4U/20M4E/20M4A PVM-14M2U/14M2E/14M2A PVM-20M2U/20M2E

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English
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located at the rear.
Record these numbers in the spaces provided below.
Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your
Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No.
Serial No.
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
Dangerously high voltage are present
inside the unit.
Do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing
to qualified personnel only.
In the event of a malfunction or when maintenance is
necessary, consult an authorized Sony dealer.
For the customers in the U.S.A.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class A digital device, 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 a
commercial 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
not expressly approved in this manual could void your
authority to operate this equipment.
For the customers in Europe
This product with the CE marking complies with both
the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and the Low Voltage
Directive (73/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of
the European Community.
Compliance with these directives implies conformity to
the following European standards:
• EN60950: Product Safety
• EN55103-1: Electromagnetic Interference (Emission)
• EN55103-2: Electromagnetic Susceptibility
(Immunity)
For the customers in the United Kingdom
WARNING
THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED
IMPORTANT
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:
Green-and-yellow: Earth
Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this
apparatus may not correspond with the coloured
markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed
as follows:
The wire which is coloured green-and-yellow must be
connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked
by the letter E or by the safety earth symbol Yor
coloured green or green-and-yellow.
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to
the terminal which is marked with the letter N or
coloured black.
The wire which is coloured brown must be connected
to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or
coloured red.
Ensure that your equipment is connected correctly - If
you are in any doubt consult a qualified electrician.
This product is intended for use in the following
Electromagnetic Environment(s):
E1 (residential), E2 (commercial and light industrial),
E3 (urban outdoors) and E4 (controlled EMC
environment, ex. TV studio).
These products are designed for operation in the
environments E1 to E4. During EMC stress, the
performance (evaluated according to ITU/R 562-3 and
ITU/R 500-4) may degrade as shown in Table 1.
Without the EMC stress, all performance will recover to
full function.
Table 1 Frequency Level
14-inch Monitors 24-50 MHz 4-3
190-290, 360 and
420 MHz 4
20-inch Monitors 35-50 MHz 1
100 and 420 MHz 4

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Precaution
On safety
• Operate the unit only with a power source as
specified in “Specifications” section.
• The nameplate indicating operating voltage, power
consumption, etc., is located at 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.
• Do not drop or place heavy objects on the power
cord. If the power cord is damaged, turn off the
power immediately. It is dangerous to use the unit
with a damaged power cord.
• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if it is not to be
used for several days or more.
• Disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet by
grasping the plug, not by pulling the cord.
• 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 a location near heat sources
such as radiators or air ducts, or in a place subject to
direct sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration
or shock.
On cleaning
To keep the unit looking brand-new, periodically clean
it with a mild detergent solution. Never use strong
solvents such as thinner or benzine, or abrasive
cleansers since they will damage the cabinet. As a
safety precaution, unplug the unit before cleaning it.
On repacking
Do not throw away 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 your
authorized Sony dealer.
Features .....................................................................4
Location and Function of Parts and Controls .......6
Front .................................................................6
Rear Panel ........................................................8
Using On-Screen Menus.........................................10
On-Screen Menu Configuration .....................10
Operation through On-Screen Menus ............11
Functions of On-Screen Menus......................12
Connections .............................................................15
How to Connect the AC Power Cord .............15
How to Connect a Cable to a
BNC Connector.........................................15
Specifications...........................................................16
About this manual
Before operating the unit, please read this manual
thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
The explanation given in this manual can be applied to
the following models unless noted otherwise.
When explanation differs among models, this is clearly
indicated in this manual.
• PVM-14M4U/14M4E/14M4A (14-inch monitor)
• PVM-14M2U/14M2E/14M2A (14-inch monitor)
• PVM-20M4U/20M4E/20M4A (20-inch monitor)
• PVM-20M2U/20M2E (20-inch monitor)
Illustrations of the video monitor are of the PVM-
20M4U/20M4E/20M4A.
English
Table of Contents

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Picture
HR (High Resolution) Trinitron 1) picture tube for
PVM-14M4U/14M4E/14M4A/20M4U/20M4E/20M4A
HR Trinitron tube provides a high resolution picture.
Horizontal resolution is more than 800 TV lines at the
center of the picture.
Trinitron1) picture tube
for PVM-14M2U/14M2E/14M2A/20M2U/20M2E
Trinitron tube provides a high resolution picture.
Horizontal resolution is more than 600 TV lines at the
center of the picture.
Comb filter
When NTSC video signals are received, a comb filter
activates to make more accurate Y/C separation. This
contributes to less of a decrease in resolution, cross
color and cross luminance phenomena.
Beam current feedback circuit
The built-in beam current feedback circuit assures
stable white balance.
Four color system available
The monitor can display NTSC, PAL, SECAM and
NTSC4.432) signals. The appropriate color system is
selected automatically.
Blue only mode
In the blue only mode, an apparent monochrome
display is obtained with all three cathodes driven with
a blue signal. This facilitates color saturation and
phase adjustments and observation of VCR noise.
Features
Input
Analog RGB/component input connectors
Analog RGB or component (Y, R-Y and B-Y) signals
from video equipment can be input through these
connectors.
Y/C input connectors
The video signal, split into the chrominance signal (C)
and the luminance signal (Y), can be input through this
connector, eliminating the interference between the
two signals, which tends to occur in a composite video
signal, ensuring video quality.
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 sync generator.
Automatic termination
(connector with mark only)
The input connector is terminated at 75 ohms inside
when no cable is connected to the loop-through output
connector. When a cable is connected to an output
connector, the 75-ohm termination is automatically
released.
1) “Trinitron” is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation.
2) The NTSC4.43 system refers to an NTSC color system in which the subcarrier frequency is modified to 4.43MHz. When
an NTSC recorded video program is played back with a Trident (PAL/SECAM/NTSC4.43) VTR, the NTSC4.43 signal is
output.
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Functions
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
RGB scanning lines may appear on the top edge 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
checked simultaneously in the H/V delay mode.
Auto/manual degaussing
Degaussing of the screen can be performed
automatically when the power is turned on, or
manually by pressing the DEGAUSS button.
You can set the delay time of auto degaussing to start
working after the power is turned on. (DEGAUSS
DELAY menu)
On-screen menus
You can set color temperature, CHROMA SET UP,
and other settings by using the on-screen menus.
Five menu languages
You can select the menu language from among five
languages on the menu.
SDI (Serial Digital Interface) Kit
By using the following optional SDI Kits, the monitor
can display SMPTE 259M 4:2:2 serial digital signal
from a digital VCR. (ex. Sony 4:2:2 VCR)
– BKM-101C: Component SDI Kit (for video)
– BKM-102: Component SDI Kit (for audio)
Note
When the serial number of the BKM-101C you want to
connect is less than 2,010,000, an optional connecting
harness (part no. 1-900-230-35) will be required.
Serial Remote Interface Kit
By using the optional BKM-103 Serial Remote
Interface Kit, the monitor can be controlled from
personal computers via the RS-422A serial interface.
EIA 19-inch rack mount kit available
Use a suitable kit when rack mounting.
Europe MB-502C (14-inches) /
SLR-103C (20-inches)
Any other area MB-502B (14-inches) /
SLR-103A (20-inches)
ATTENTION – When the product is installed in
a rack:
a) Elevated operating ambient temperature
If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack
assembly, the operating ambient temperature
of the rack environment may be greater than
room ambient. Therefore, consideration should
be given to installing the equipment in an
environment compatible with the
manufacturer’s maximum rated ambient
temperature (Tmra).
b) Reduced air flow
Installation of the equipment in a rack should
be such that the amount of air flow required for
safe operation of the equipment is not
compromised.
c) Mechanical loading
Mounting of the equipment in the rack should
be such that a hazardous condition is not
achieved due to uneven mechanical loading.
d) Circuit overloading
Consideration should be given to the
connection of the equipment to the supply
circuit and the effect that overloading of circuits
might have on overcurrent protection and
supply wiring. Appropriate consideration of
equipment nameplate ratings should be used
when addressing this concern.
e) Reliable earthing
Reliable earthing of rack-mounted equipment
should be maintained. Particular attention
should be given to supply connections other
than direct connections to the branch circuit
(e.g., use of power strips).

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Location and Function of Parts and Controls
Front
REMOTE
POWER
VOLUME
CONTRAST PHASECHROMABRIGHT APERTURE
MENU
ENTER
MIN
EXT
SYNC
LINE/
RGB
C/
SDI
B/
COMPONENT
A/
RGB
BLUE
ONLY
DEGAUSS UNDER
SCAN H/V DELAY 16:9
MAX –+MIN MAX PUR GRN MIN MAX MIN MAX
EXIT
SELECT
RESET
23456789!º!¡!™!£!¢!∞!§!¶
!•!ª@º@¡@™
1
1Tally lamp
Lights up when the video camera connected to this
monitor is selected, indicating that the picture is being
recorded.
For details on how to light the tally lamp, see page 19.
2POWER switch and indicator
Depress to turn on the monitor. The indicator will light
green.
3REMOTE indicator
Lights up when you select ON on the USER PRESET
menu (see page 13), or when you connect a supplied
cable to the REMOTE connector. The controls on the
front panel do not work when this indicator lights up.
For details on how to connect the cable, see page 19.
4VOLUME control
Turn this control clockwise or counterclockwise to
obtain the desired volume.
5CONTRAST control
Turn this control clockwise to make the contrast higher
or counterclockwise to make it lower.
6PHASE control
This control is effective only for the NTSC and
NTSC4.43 color systems. Turn it clockwise to make the
skin tones greenish or counterclockwise to make them
purplish.
7CHROMA control
Turn this control clockwise to increase the color
intensity or counterclockwise to decrease it.
8BRIGHT (brightness) control
Turn this control clockwise to increase the brightness
or counterclockwise to decrease it.
9APERTURE control
Turn this control clockwise to increase sharpness or
counterclockwise to decrease sharpness.

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Note
The PHASE (6), CHROMA (7) and APERTURE
(9) controls have no effect on the pictures of RGB
signals.
0MENU (EXIT) button
Press this button to display the main menu.
When a menu is on the display, you can return to the
previous menu by pressing this button.
!¡ ENTER (SELECT) button
Press the button to confirm a selected item on the
menu.
!™ >(+)/ .(–) buttons
Press the buttons to move the cursor (z) or adjust
selected item on the menu.
!£ 16:9 selector
Press this selector (light on) to monitor the signals of
16:9 picture.
!¢ H/V DELAY selector
Press this selector (light on) to observe the horizontal
and vertical sync signals at the same time.
The horizontal sync signal is displayed in the left
quarter of the screen; the vertical sync signal is
displayed near the center of the screen.
!∞ UNDER SCAN selector
Press this selector (light on) for underscanning.
The display size is reduced by approximately 5% so
that four corners of the raster are visible.
!§ BLUE ONLY selector
RESET button
• As the BLUE ONLY selector, press this selector
(light on) to eliminate the red and green signals.
Only blue signal is displayed as an apparent
monochrome picture on the screen. This facilitates
“chroma” and “phase” adjustments and observation
of VCR noise.
(“Phase” adjustment is effective only for the NTSC
signals.)
• As the RESET button, you can reset the menu
settings by pressing this button when a menu is on
the display.
!¶ DEGAUSS button
Press this button momentarily. The screen will be
demagnetized. Wait for 10 minutes or more before
using this button again.
!• EXT SYNC (external sync) selector
• Set this selector to the off position (light off) to
operate the monitor on the sync signal from the
displayed video signal.
• Set this selector to the on position (light on) to
operate the monitor on an external sync signal
through the EXT SYNC connector.
!ª LINE/RGB input selector
Press this selector to select the input to be monitored.
• Set this selector to the off position (light off) to
monitor the signal through the LINE A, LINE B or
LINE C connectors.
• Set this selector to the on position (light on) to
monitor the signal through the RGB/COMPONENT
connectors.
@º C/SDI selector
• When the LINE/RGB input selector is set to the
LINE position (light off), press this selector (light
on) to monitor the signal through the LINE C
connectors.
• When the LINE/RGB input selector is set to the
RGB position (light on), press this selector (light on)
to monitor the SDI signal (optional kits are required).
@¡ B/COMPONENT selector
• When the LINE/RGB input selector is set to the
LINE position (light off), press this selector (light
on) to monitor the signal through the LINE B
connectors.
• When the LINE/RGB input selector is set to the
RGB position (light on), press this selector (light on)
to monitor the component signal through the RGB/
COMPONENT connectors.
@™ A/RGB selector
• When the LINE/RGB input selector is set to the
LINE position (light off), press this selector (light
on) to monitor the signal through the LINE A
connectors.
• When the LINE/RGB input selector is set to the
RGB position (light on), press this selector (light on)
to monitor the RGB signal through the RGB/
COMPONENT connectors.

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1AC IN socket
Connect the supplied AC power cord to this socket and
to a wall outlet.
2LINE A, LINE B connectors
Two groups (A and B) of line input connectors for the
composite video and audio signals and their loop-
through output connectors.
To monitor the input signal through these connectors,
set the LINE/RGB selector to the LINE position (light
off) and press the A/RGB or B/COMPONENT selector
(light on).
VIDEO IN (BNC)
Connect to the video output of video equipment, such
as a VCR or a color video camera.
For a loop-through connection, connect to the video
output of another monitor.
VIDEO OUT (BNC)
Loop-through output of the VIDEO IN connector.
Connect to the video input of a VCR or another
monitor.
When the cable is connected to this connector, the
75-ohm termination of the input is automatically
released, and the signal input to the VIDEO IN
connector is output from this connector.
AUDIO IN (phono jack)
Connect to the audio output of a VCR or to a
microphone via a suitable microphone amplifier.
For a loop-through connection, connect to the audio
output of another monitor.
AUDIO OUT (phono jack)
Loop-through output of the AUDIO IN connector.
Connect to the audio input of a VCR or another
monitor.
3LINE C connectors
Y/C IN (4-pin mini-DIN)
Connect to the Y/C separate output of a video camera,
VCR or other video equipment.
For a loop-through connection, connect to the Y/C
separate output of a VCR or another monitor.
Y/C OUT (4-pin mini-DIN)
Loop-through output of the Y/C IN connector.
Connect to the Y/C separate input of a VCR or another
monitor.
When the cable is connected to this connector, the 75-
ohm termination of the input is automatically released,
and the signal input to the Y/C IN connector is output
from this connector.
Location and Function of Parts and Controls
(The mark indicates automatic termination.)
Rear Panel
LINE A LINE B LINE C
IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT
IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT
IN OUT
IN OUTIN OUT
VIDEO VIDEO
AUDIOAUDIO AUDIO
R/R–Y G/Y B/B–YAUDIO
RGB/COMPONENT EXT SYNC
REMOTE
AC IN
VIDEO
12 34
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AUDIO IN (phono jack)
Connect to the audio output of a VCR or a microphone
(via a suitable microphone amplifier).
AUDIO OUT (phono jack)
Loop-through output of the AUDIO IN connector.
Connect to the audio input of a VCR or another
monitor.
4REMOTE connector (20-pin)
Connect to the tally output of a control console,
special-effect generator, etc. The tally lamp on the
front panel will be turned on and off by the connected
equipment. This connector can also be used for
connecting a remote control unit.
For details on the pin assignment of this connector, see
page 19.
5RGB/COMPONENT connectors
RGB signal or component signal input connectors and
their loop-through output connectors.
To monitor the input signal through these connectors,
set the LINE/RGB selector to the RGB position (light
on), and press the A/RGB or B/COMPONENT
selector (light on).
R/R-Y IN, G/Y IN, B/B-Y IN (BNC)
When the EXT SYNC selector is set to 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 a video
camera, etc.
To monitor the component signal
Connect to the R-Y/Y/B-Y component signal outputs
of a Sony Betacam video camera, etc.
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.
When the cables are connected to these connectors, the
75-ohm 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.
To output the RGB signal
Connect to the analog RGB signal inputs of a video
printer or another monitor.
To output the component signal
Connect to the R-Y/Y/B-Y component signal inputs of
a Betacam video recorder, etc.
AUDIO IN (phono jack)
Connect to the audio output of video equipment when
the analog RGB or component signal is input.
AUDIO OUT (phono jack)
Loop-through outputs of the AUDIO IN connector.
6EXT SYNC (external sync) connectors
Press the EXT SYNC selector (light on) to use the
sync signal through this connector.
IN (BNC)
When this monitor operates on an external sync signal,
connect the reference signal from a sync generator to
this connector.
OUT (BNC)
Loop-through output of the IN connector. Connect to
the external sync input of video equipment to be
synchronized with this monitor.
When the cable is connected to this connector, the 75-
ohm termination of the input is automatically released,
and the signal input to the IN connector is output from
this connector.

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Using On-Screen Menus
You can make various settings and adjustments of the monitor using the on-screen menus.
On-Screen Menu Configuration
For details on the menu type and each on-screen menu, see
“Functions of On-Screen Menus” on page 12.
On-screen menu tree-chart
ENTER
MENU
ENTER
MENU
ENTER
MENU
ENTER
MENU
ENTER
MENU
MENU
MENU
MENU
MENU
1 Main menu 2a STATUS 1 menu
2b STATUS 2 menu
3 CHROMA SET UP menu
4 COLOR TEMP/BAL menu
5 CAPTION VISION menu
1)
6a USER CONFIG 1 menu
6b USER CONFIG 2 menu
7 AUTO ADJUST screen
8 ADJUST GAIN screen
9 ADJUST BIAS screen
10 COLOR TEMP RANGE menu
11 USER COPY menu
12 COLOR SYSTEM DISPLAY menu
13 358 TRAP FILTER menu
14 SUB CONTROL menu
16 USER PRESET menu
19 V HOLD screen
17 PRESET ADJUST menu
15 SUB CONTROL screen
18 PRESET ADJUST screen
20 COMPONENT LEVEL menu
21 NTSC SETUP LEVEL menu
22 ACC menu
23 LANGUAGE menu
24 DEGAUSS DELAY menu
ENTER
25 LANDING screen
2)

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The buttons that can be used on the menus and
adjustment screens are displayed at the bottom of the
screen. You can perform menu operation using the
displayed buttons.
Usable buttons Usable buttons
Adjustment screen
Operating procedures
To display the menu, follow this procedure.
1Press the MENU/EXIT (1) button.
MENU (1: main menu) appears.
2Move the cursor (z) to the desired setting menu by
pressing the ./– or >/+ (4, 3) button.
3Press the ENTER/SELECT (2) button.
The setting menu selected in step 2appears.
4Move the cursor (z) to the desired item by
pressing the ./– or >/+ (4, 3) button.
5Press the ENTER/SELECT (2) button.
The adjustment screen or setting menu selected in
step 4appears.
For detailed information of menus, see “Functions of On-
Screen Menus” on page 12.
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1) 5CAPTION VISION menu is provided with PVM-14M4U/14M2U/20M4U/20M2U only.
2) @∞ LANDING screen is provided with PVM-20M4U/20M4E/20M4A only.
ENTER
MENU
Display of the usable menu operation buttons
SELECT
EXIT
RESET
Menu
Operation through On-Screen Menus
Menu operation buttons
There are five menu operation buttons on the front
panel of the monitor.
1
52
MENU/EXIT
button
A
MENU
ENTER
M
EXIT
SELECT
EXT
SYNC
LINE/
RGB
C/
SDI
B/
COMPONENT
BLUE
ONLY UNDER SCAN H/V DELAY 16:9
RESET
3>/+ button
4./–button
RESET button ENTER/
SELECT
button
The following table shows how these five buttons
function when using the menus.
Button To select menu item
To adjust the item selected
return to the previous menu
return to the previous menu
decide a selected item
select an adjustment item
move the cursor (z) upwards
increase selected value
move the cursor (z) downwards
decrease selected value
reset current settings to the factory
setting
RESET
5
>
+
3
.
–
4
2ENTER
SELECT
MENU
EXIT
1

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To display the next (or previous) page of the
menus
Select NEXT PAGE on the menu to display the next
page and PREVIOUS PAGE on the menu to display
the previous page.
How to display the next or the previous page
To close the menu (to return to the regular
screen)
Each time you press the MENU/EXIT (1) button, the
on-screen menu returns to the one previously
displayed. Press the MENU/EXIT (1) button
repeatedly until the regular screen appears.
Functions of On-Screen Menus
There are four types of on-screen menus.
Main menu
You can enter another menu such as status menu or
setting menu.
Status menu
You can confirm the current settings.
Setting menu
You can select an item or enter an adjustment
screen on this menu by using the >/+, ./– and
ENTER/SELECT buttons.
Adjustment screen
You can make adjustments on this screen. The
adjustments you made remain unchanged until next
change even if you turn off the power.
([ ] indicates the factory setting.)
1Main menu
Select another menu and press ENTER/SELECT to go
to the menu.
2a STATUS 1 menu
Shows the current settings.
2b STATUS 2 menu
Shows what optional kit is installed in the monitor.
3CHROMA SET UP menu
Select ON on this menu to activate “chroma” and
“phase” (NTSC signal only) adjustments done on the
AUTO ADJUST screen (7). [OFF]
4COLOR TEMP/BAL menu
Select the color temperature from among D65, D93
and USER. USER is set to D65 as the factory setting.
You can adjust or change the color temperature in
USER mode (a measuring instrument is required).
[D65]
5CAPTION VISION menu
This menu is provided only for PVM-14M4U/14M2U/
20M4U/20M2U.
The monitor can display the signal with Caption
Vision. To display it, select the caption type in this
menu. [OFF]
MENU 1 MENU 2
When selecting NEXT PAGE
When selecting PREVIOUS PAGE
Using On-Screen Menus
For PVM-14M4E/14M4A/14M2E/14M2A/
20M4E/20M4A/20M2E:
For the first time when the monitor is turned on, the
LANGUAGE menu (@£) will appear on the screen.
So, select the language you want to use.
1Move the cursor (z) to the desired language by
pressing the ./– or >/+ (4, 3) button.
2Press the MENU/EXIT (1) button.
Note
Unless you press the MENU/EXIT (1) button in
the procedure above, the LANGUAGE menu will
always appear whenever you turn on the monitor.
MENU
:
:
MENU MENU
ENTERENTER

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6a USER CONFIG 1 menu
Select an item to adjust on the menus and screens (!™
through !ª). To go to the USER CONFIG 2 menu,
select NEXT PAGE.
6b USER CONFIG 2 menu
Select an item to adjust on the menus and screens (@º
through @¢). To go to the USER CONFIG 1 menu
select PREVIOUS PAGE.
7AUTO ADJUST screen
Select the color bar signal (full, SMPTE, EIA) and
press ENTER/SELECT to start automatic “chroma”
and “phase” (NTSC signal only) adjustments.
To activate these adjustments, select ON on the
CHROMA SET UP menu (3).
8ADJUST GAIN screen
Adjust GAIN in USER mode.
9ADJUST BIAS screen
Adjust BIAS in USER mode.
!ºCOLOR TEMP RANGE menu
Select the color temperature range in USER mode.
[5000K-10000K]
!¡USER COPY menu
Store the factory setting of D65 or D93 as the value for
USER mode.
!™COLOR SYSTEM DISPLAY menu
Select the color system type. When AUTO is selected,
the color system type being used appears on the screen
each time you change the signal input. [AUTO]
!£358 TRAP FILTER menu
Color spill or color noise may be eliminated if you
select ON (NTSC signal only).
Normally select OFF. [OFF]
!¢SUB CONTROL menu
Select an item (CONTRAST, BRIGHT, CHROMA
and PHASE controls on the front panel) to finely
adjust on the SUB CONTROL screen (!∞).
!∞SUB CONTROL screen
Finely adjust the selected item on the SUB CONTROL
menu (!¢). Each control (CONTRAST, BRIGHT,
CHROMA and PHASE control) has a click position at
the center of its adjustment range. You can adjust the
setting of the click position with this feature.
!§USER PRESET menu
If you select ON on this menu, the REMOTE indicator
lights up and the controls on the front panel do not
work. The monitor operates with the user preset
settings.
To adjust the user preset settings, select the PRESET
ADJUST menu (!¶). [OFF]
!¶PRESET ADJUST menu
You can preset the BRIGHT, CHROMA, PHASE,
CONTRAST, VOLUME, and APERTURE controls to
a desired level and can use these settings by selecting
ON on the USER PRESET menu (!§).
!•PRESET ADJUST screen
Adjust the selected item (BRIGHT, CHROMA,
PHASE, CONTRAST, VOLUME, and APERTURE
control) on the PRESET ADJUST menu (!¶).
!ªV HOLD screen
Adjust the vertical hold if the picture rolls vertically.
When you cannot read the display, select the input that
is not connected.
@ºCOMPONENT LEVEL menu
Select the component level from among three modes.
N10/SMPTE for 100/0/100/0 signal
BETA 7.5 for 100/7.5/75/7.5 signal
BETA 0 for 100/0/75/0 signal
For PVM-14M4U/14M2U/20M4U/20M2U
[BETA 7.5]
For PVM-14M4E/14M4A/14M2E/14M2A/20M4E/
20M4A/20M2E [N10/SMPTE]

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@¡NTSC SETUP LEVEL menu
Select the NTSC setup level from two modes.
The 7.5 setup level is mainly used in north America.
The 0 setup level is mainly used in Europe.
For PVM-14M4U/14M2U/20M4U/20M2U [7.5]
For PVM-14M4E/14M4A/14M2E/14M2A/20M4E/
20M4A/20M2E [0]
@™ACC menu
Set ACC (Auto Color Control) circuit on or off. When
the fine adjustment is necessary, select OFF on the
ACC menu.
Normally select ON. [ON]
@£LANGUAGE menu
You can select the menu language from among five
languages (English, German, French, Italian, Spanish).
[ENGLISH]
@¢DEGAUSS DELAY menu
Set the delay time of auto degaussing to start working
after the power is turned on. The delay time can be set
within 0 to 99 seconds. [0]
@∞LANDING screen
This menu is provided only for PVM-20M4U/20M4E/
20M4A.
If the color is not uniform even after you press the
DEGAUSS button, you can adjust the landing so as to
obtain color uniformity on this screen.
The following two methods are available to adjust the
landing.
When the signals of the horizontal lines are input
and displayed:
Press the ./– or >/+ button until the lines are
displayed on the screen as horizontally as possible.
When the signals of the white color are input and
displayed:
Press the ./– or >/+ button until the white color on
the screen become as uniform as possible.
To reset the setting to standard (00), press the
RESET button.
Using On-Screen Menus

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How to Connect the AC Power Cord
Connect the AC power cord (supplied) to the AC IN
socket and to a wall outlet.
Connections
To remove the AC power cord
Pull out the AC plug holder while pressing the lock
levers.
To connect an AC power cord securely
with an AC plug holder
Plug the power cord into the AC IN socket. Then, attach
the AC plug holder (supplied) on top of the AC power
cord.
AC plug holder
AC power plug
AC IN socket
1
2
Slide the AC plug holder over the cord until it locks.
Lock levers
How to Connect a Cable to a BNC Connector
Connect a coaxial cable with the BNC plugs to the
BNC connectors on the rear panel as illustrated below.
Insert the BNC plug into the
connector on the rear panel,
matching the slit and pin, and turn
the BNC plug clockwise to secure
the connection.
to AC IN to a wall outlet

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Video signal
For PVM-14M4U/14M4E/14M4A/20M4U/20M4E/
20M4A:
Color system NTSC, PAL, SECAM, NTSC4.43
Resolution 800 TV lines
Aperture correction 0 dB to +6 dB
Frequency response
LINE 10 MHz ± 3 dB (Y signal)
RGB 10 MHz ± 3 dB
Synchronization AFC time constant 1.0 msec.
For PVM-14M2U/14M2E/14M2A/20M2U/20M2E:
Color system NTSC, PAL, SECAM, NTSC4.43
Resolution 600 TV lines
Aperture correction 0 dB to +6 dB
Frequency response
LINE 10 MHz ± 3 dB (Y signal)
RGB 10 MHz ± 3 dB
Synchronization AFC time constant 1.0 msec.
Picture performance
For PVM-14M4U/14M4E/14M4A/14M2U/14M2E/
14M2A:
Normal scan 7 % over scan of CRT effective screen
area
Under scan 5 % underscan of CRT effective screen
area
H. linearity Less than 4.0 % (typical)
V. linearity Less than 4.0 % (typical)
Convergence
Central area: Less than 0.4 mm (typical)
Peripheral area: Less than 0.5 mm (typical)
Raster size stability H: 1.0%, V: 1.5%
High voltage regulation
3.5 %
Color temperature D65/D93, selectable
USER (3,200K–10,000K, factory
setting is D65)
For PVM-20M4U/20M4E/20M4A:
Normal scan 7 % over scan of CRT effective screen
area
Under scan 5 % underscan of CRT effective screen
area
H. linearity Less than 5.0 % (typical)
V. linearity Less than 5.0 % (typical)
Convergence
Central area: Less than 0.5 mm (typical)
Peripheral area: Less than 0.7 mm (typical)
Raster size stability H: 1.0%, V: 1.5%
High voltage regulation
4.0 %
Color temperature D65/D93, selectable
USER (3,200K–10,000K, factory
setting is D65)
For PVM-20M2U/20M2E
Normal scan 7 % over scan of CRT effective screen
area
Under scan 5 % underscan of CRT effective screen
area
H. linearity Less than 5.0 % (typical)
V. linearity Less than 5.0 % (typical)
Convergence
Central area: Less than 0.6 mm (typical)
Peripheral area: Less than 1.0 mm (typical)
Raster size stability H: 1.0%, V: 1.5%
High voltage regulation
4.0 %
Color temperature D65/D93, selectable
USER (3,200K–10,000K, factory
setting is D65)
Specifications

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General
For PVM-14M4U:
CRT SMPTE-C phosphor
Power consumption 90 W (with SDI: 99 W)
Power requirements 120 V AC, 50/60Hz, 1.0 A
Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 346 ×340 ×431 mm
(135⁄8 ×131⁄2×17 inches)
not incl. projecting parts and controls
Mass Approx. 16.7kg (36 lb 13 oz)
Accessory supplied AC power cord (1)
AC plug holder (1)
Tally label (1)
Cable with a 20-pin connector (1)
For PVM-14M4E/14M4A:
CRT EBU phosphor
Power consumption 90 W (with SDI: 99 W)
Power requirements 100 to 240 V AC, 50/60Hz, 1.2–0.5 A
Peak inrush current
(1) Power ON, current probe method: 18 A (240 V)
(2) Hot switching inrush current, measured in
accordance with European standard EN55103-1:
4 A (230 V)
Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 346 ×340 ×431 mm
(135⁄8 ×131⁄2×17 inches)
not incl. projecting parts and controls
Mass Approx. 16.7kg (36 lb 13 oz)
Accessory supplied AC power cord (1)
AC plug holder (1)
Tally label (1)
Cable with a 20-pin connector (1)
For PVM-14M2U:
CRT P-22 phosphor
Power consumption 90 W (with SDI: 99 W)
Power requirements 120 V AC, 50/60Hz, 1.0 A
Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 346 ×340 ×431 mm
(135⁄8 ×131⁄2×17 inches)
not incl. projecting parts and controls
Mass Approx. 16.7kg (36 lb 13 oz)
Accessory supplied AC power cord (1)
AC plug holder (1)
Tally label (1)
Cable with a 20-pin connector (1)
Inputs (common to all models)
LINE A/B
VIDEO IN BNC connector (×2), 1Vp-p ±6 dB,
sync negative
AUDIO IN Phono jack (×2), –5 dBua), more than
47 kilo-ohms
LINE C
Y/C IN 4-pin mini-DIN (×1)
See the pin assignment on page 19.
AUDIO IN Phono jack (×1), –5 dBua), more than
47 kilo-ohms
RGB/COMPONENT
R/R-Y,G/Y,B/B-Y IN: BNC connector (×3)
R, G, B channels: 0.7 Vp-p, ±6 dB
Sync on green: 0.3 Vp-p, negative
R-Y, B-Y channels: 0.7 Vp-p, ±6 dB
Y channel: 0.7 Vp-p, ±6 dB
(Standard color bar signal of 75%
chrominance)
AUDIO IN Phono jack (×1), –5 dBua), more than
47 kilo-ohms
EXT SYNC IN BNC connector (×1)
4 Vp-p, ±6 dB, sync negative
REMOTE 20-pin connector (×1)
See the pin assignment on page 19.
a) 0 dBu = 0.775 Vr.m.s.
Outputs (common to all models)
LINE A/B
VIDEO OUT BNC connector (×2) loop-through,
Automatic 75 ohms termination
AUDIO OUT Phono jack (×2) loop-through
LINE C
Y/C OUT 4-pin mini-DIN (×1) loop-through,
Automatic 75 ohms termination
AUDIO OUT Phono jack (×1) loop-through
RGB/COMPONENT
R/R-Y,G/Y,B/B-Y OUT: BNC connector (×3)
loop-through
Automatic 75 ohms termination
AUDIO OUT Phono jack (×1) loop-through
EXT SYNC OUT BNC connector (×1)
Automatic 75 ohms termination
Speaker output Output level: 0.8 W

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For PVM-14M2E/14M2A:
CRT P-22 phosphor
Power consumption 90 W (with SDI: 99 W)
Power requirements 100 to 240 V AC, 50/60Hz, 1.2–0.5 A
Peak inrush current
(1) Power ON, current probe method: 18 A (240 V)
(2) Hot switching inrush current, measured in
accordance with European standard EN55103-1:
4 A (230 V)
Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 346 ×340 ×431 mm
(135⁄8 ×131⁄2×17 inches)
not incl. projecting parts and controls
Mass Approx. 16.7kg (36 lb 13 oz)
Accessory supplied AC power cord (1)
AC plug holder (1)
Tally label (1)
Cable with a 20-pin connector (1)
For PVM-20M4U:
CRT SMPTE-C phosphor
Power consumption 125 W (with SDI: 135 W)
Power requirements 120 V AC, 50/60Hz, 1.3 A
Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 450 ×458 ×503 mm
(173⁄4×181⁄8×197⁄8inches)
not incl. projecting parts and controls
Mass Approx. 30.0 kg (66 lb 2 oz)
Accessory supplied AC power cord (1)
AC plug holder (1)
Tally label (1)
Cable with a 20-pin connector (1)
For PVM-20M4E/20M4A:
CRT EBU phosphor
Power consumption 130 W (with SDI: 140 W)
Power requirements 100 to 240 V AC, 50/60Hz, 1.6–0.6 A
Peak inrush current
(1) Power ON, current probe method: 18 A (240 V)
(2) Hot switching inrush current, measured in
accordance with European standard EN55103-1:
7 A (230 V)
Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 450 ×458 ×503 mm
(173⁄4×181⁄8×197⁄8inches)
not incl. projecting parts and controls
Mass Approx. 30.0 kg (66 lb 2 oz)
Accessory supplied AC power cord (1)
AC plug holder (1)
Tally label (1)
Cable with a 20-pin connector (1)
Specifications
For PVM-20M2U:
CRT P-22 phosphor
Power consumption 115 W (with SDI: 125 W)
Power requirements 120 V AC, 50/60Hz, 1.2 A
Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 450 ×458 ×503 mm
(173⁄4×181⁄8×197⁄8inches)
not incl. projecting parts and controls
Mass Approx. 30.0 kg (66 lb 2 oz)
Accessory supplied AC power cord (1)
AC plug holder (1)
Tally label (1)
Cable with a 20-pin connector (1)
For PVM-20M2E:
CRT P-22 phosphor
Power consumption 120 W (with SDI: 130 W)
Power requirements 100 to 240 V AC, 50/60Hz, 1.5–0.6 A
Peak inrush current
(1) Power ON, current probe method: 18 A (240 V)
(2) Hot switching inrush current, measured in
accordance with European standard EN55103-1:
7 A (230 V)
Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 450 ×458 ×503 mm
(173⁄4×181⁄8×197⁄8inches)
not incl. projecting parts and controls
Mass Approx. 30.0 kg (66 lb 2 oz)
Accessory supplied AC power cord (1)
AC plug holder (1)
Tally label (1)
Cable with a 20-pin connector (1)
Common to all models
Operating temperature
0 to +35°C (32 to 95°F)
Transport and Storage temperature
–10 to +40°C (14 to104°F)
Pressure 700 to 1,060 hPa
Humidity 0 to 90% (no condensation)
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.

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Pin assignment
Y/C IN connector (4-pin mini-DIN) REMOTE connector (20-pin)
Signal
Blue only
H/V DELAY
MAIN/SUB*
EXT SYNC
DEGAUSS
R ch ON/OFF*
TALLY
LINE B
GND
GND
GND
GND
LINE A
LINE/RGB
GND
L ch ON/OFF*
REMOTE
LINE C
UNDER SCAN
16:9
Wire color
Brown
Red
Orange
Yellow
Green
Blue
Purple
Grey
White
Black
Pink
Light Blue
Spiral Orange
Spiral Yellow
Spiral Green
Spiral Blue
Spiral Purple
Spiral Grey
Spiral Pink
Spiral Light Blue
Pin No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
(*For digital audio control)
How to connect a remote control unit
Connect No.17 pin to one of the GND pins (No.9 – 12,
and 15), then connect pins for the functions you want
to use to other GND pins (No.9 – 12, and 15).
How to light the tally lamp
Connect No.7 pin to one of the GND pins (No.9 – 12,
and 15).
Signal
Y-input
CHROMA
subcarrier-input
GND for Y-input
GND for
CHROMA-input
Description
1 Vp-p, sync negative,
75 ohms
300 mVp-p (PAL)/
286 mVp-p (NTSC),
burst
Delay time between Y
and C: within 0 ± 100
nsec., 75 ohms
GND
GND
Pin No.
1
2
3
4
3
1
2
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
34 *

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Français
AVERTISSEMENT
Afin d’éviter tout risque d’incendie ou
d’électrocution, ne pas exposer cet
appareil àla pluie ou àl’humidité.
Des courants de hautes tensions
dangereuses sont présents àl’intérieur de
cet appareil. Ne pas ouvrir le coffret.
S’adresser àun personnel qualifié
uniquement.
Dans le cas d’une défaillance ou de nécessité
d’entretien, consulter un revendeur Sony autorisé.
Pour les clients européens
Ce produit portant la marque CE est conforme àla fois
àla Directive sur la compatibilitéélectromagnétique
(EMC) (89/336/CEE) et àla Directive sur les basses
tensions (73/23/CEE) émises par la Commission de la
Communautéeuropéenne.
La conformitéàces directives implique la conformité
aux normes européennes suivantes:
•EN60950: Sécuritédes produits
•EN55103-1: Interférences électromagnétiques
(émission)
•EN55103-2: Sensibilitéélectromagnétique
(immunité)
Ce produit est prévu pour être utilisédans les
environnements électromagnétiques suivants:
E1 (résidentiel), E2 (commercial et industrie légère),
E3 (urbain extérieur) et E4 (environnement EMC
contrôléex. studio de télévision).
Ces produits sont conçus pour fonctionner dans les
environnements E1 àE4. Lors de contraintes EMC,
les performances (évaluées en fonction de ITU/R 562-
3 et ITU/R 500-4) risquent de chuter comme le montre
le tableau 1. Sans contrainte EMC, toutes les
performances reviennent àleur niveau maximum.
Tableau 1
Précautions
Sécurité
•Faites uniquement fonctionner le moniteur sur l’une
des sources d’alimentation désignées dans les
“Spécifications”.
•La plaquette signalétique indiquant la tension de
service, la consommation électrique, etc., se trouve à
l’arrière de l’appareil.
•Si un liquide ou un objet pénètre àl’intérieur du
châssis, débranchez le moniteur et faites-le contrôler
par un personnel qualifiéavant de le remettre en
service.
•Ne laissez pas tomber le cordon d’alimentation et ne
posez pas d’objets lourds dessus. Si le cordon
d’alimentation est endommagé, mettez
immédiatement le moniteur hors tension. Il est
dangereux de faire fonctionner cet appareil avec un
cordon endommagé.
•Débranchez l’appareil de la prise murale si vous
prévoyez de ne pas l’utiliser pendant quelques jours
ou plus.
•Pour débrancher le cordon, tirez-le par la fiche. Ne
tirez jamais sur le cordon proprement dit.
•La prise d’alimentation doit se trouver àproximité
du moniteur et être aisément accessible.
Installation
•Veillez àassurer une circulation d’air suffisante pour
éviter toute surchauffe àl’intérieur de l’appareil.
Ne placez pas l’appareil sur des surfaces textiles
(tapis, couvertures, etc.) ni àproximitéde rideaux ou
de tentures susceptibles d’obstruer les orifices de
ventilation.
•N’installez pas l’appareil àproximitéde sources de
chaleur comme un radiateur ou une bouche d’air
chaud, ni dans un endroit exposéau rayonnement
solaire direct, àdes poussières excessives, àdes
vibrations ou àdes chocs mécaniques.
Entretien
Pour que le moniteur garde l’aspect du neuf, nettoyez-
le régulièrement àl’aide d’une solution détergente
neutre. N’utilisez jamais de solvants puissants tels que
du diluant ou du benzène, qui risquent d’altérer le fini
du châssis. Par mesure de précaution, débranchez le
moniteur avant de le nettoyer.
Fréquence Niveau
Moniteurs 14 pouces 24-50 MHz 4-3
190-290, 360 et
420 MHz 4
Moniteurs 20 pouces 35-50 MHz 1
100 et 420 MHz 4