Sony Trinitron PVM-3230 User manual

SONY*
Trinitron®Coior Video Monitor
3-751-629-21 (1)
PVM-3230
Operating Instructions page 2
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly
and retain it for future reference.
Mode d’emploi page 32
Avant la mise en service de cet appareil, priere de lire attentivement
ce mode d’emploi que Ton conservera pour toute reference ulterieure.
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the rear.
Record the serial number in the space provided below.
Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony
dealer regarding this product.
Model No. PVM-3230 Serial No.
©1990 by Sony Corporation

WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not ex-
pose the unit to rain or moisture.
CAUTION :TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
.This symbol is intended to alert the
m\ user to the presence of uninsulated
/Lf\ “dangerous voltage" within the prod-
/f\uct's enclosure that may be of suffi-
/T\cient magnitude to constitute arisk of
"electric shock to persons.
aThis symbol is intended to alert the
/|\ user to the presence of important
/I\operating and maintenance (servicing)
/1\instructions in the literature accompa-
/*Anying the appliance.
For the customers in the USA
Warning —This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used
in accordance with the instructions manual, may cause
interference to radio communications. It has been tested
and found to comply with the limits for aClass Acomputing
device pursuant to Subpart Jof Part 15 of FCC Rules, which
are designed to provide reasonable protection against such
interference when operated in acommercial environment.
Operation of this equipment in aresidential area is likely to
cause interference in which case the user at his own
expense will be required 1o take whatever measures may be
required to correct the interference.
Important —To insure that the complete system (including
this peripheral) is capable of complying with the FCC
requirements, it is recommended that the user make sure
that the individual equipment of the complete system has a
label with one of the following statements.
“This equipment has been tested with aClass A
Computing Device and has been found to comply with
Part 15 of FCC Rules.’’
-or-
“This equipment complies with the requirements in Part
15 of FCC Rules for aClass AComputing Device.”
-or equivalent.
For the customers in Canada
This apparatus complies with the Class Alimits for radio
noise emissions set out in Radio Interference Regulations.
Precautions
Safety
•Operate the unit only on 120 VAC.
•Should any liquid or solid object fall into the cabinet,
unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified
personnel before operating it any further.
•Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if it is not going to be
used for several days or more. To disconnect the cord,
pull it out by the plug. Never pull the cord itself.
Installation
•To prevent internal heat build-up, do not block the
ventilation openings.
•Do not install the unit in ahot or humid place or in aplace
subject to excessive dust or mechanical vibration.
Cleaning
Clean the unit with aslightly damp soft cloth. Use amild
household detergent. Never use strong solvents such as
thinner or benzine as they may damage the finish
of the cabinet.
Repacking
Retain the original carton and packing materials for safe
transport of this unit in the future.
If you have any questions about this unit, contact your
authorized Sony dealer.
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Table of Contents
Precautions 2
Features 3
Location and function of controls 4
System connections 9
Connecting aVTR 9
Connecting avideo camera 1o
Connecting several monitors 1
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Control Sconnection 12
Connecting amicrocomputer 13
Operation 14
Displaying the picture 14
Adjusting the picture and sound 1
6
Storing the adjusted picture and sound levels 18
Rewriting the indication for each input mode 20
Using the Programmable Remote Commander 22
Specifications 29
Troubleshooting 31
Features
High-resolution picture
The Fine Pitch Trinitron picture tube gives ahigh resolution
(video input: 650 TV lines, Svideo input: 650 TV lines,
RGB input: 2000 characters) picture.
•New dynamic color circuit for natural color
reproduction.
•Quadruple electromagnetic pole for sharp focus in the
corners as well as the center.
•Delay line aperture control for sharp and clear picture
reproduction.
•CCD comb filter produces fine picture detail without
color spill or color noise.
•CRT beam current feedback circuit for accurate color
reproduction with stable white balance.
•Wide band chroma circuit for reduction of color spill and
clear picture with high color resolution,
•Digital noise reducer for aclear picture without picture
noise.
Analog RGB inputs
Analog RGB signals can be input through ANALOG RGB
connectors.
Digital RGB inputs
Digital RGB signal can be input through DIGITAL RGB
connectors, which allows connection of microcomputers.
By connecting amicrocomputer with an intensity output
to DIGITAL RGB connectors, 16-color display is possible.
Touch panel control
The adjustment keys and indicators on the touch panel are
illuminated only while making adjustments so as not to
disturb picture viewing.
On-screen display
Picture and sound adjustment levels and settings of other
controls are digitally displayed on the screen.
AV memory function
Picture and sound adjustment levels are retained in each
input mode. Besides that, the adjustment levels can be
stored on up to 4programs which are effective in
any input mode.
Powerful sound
The powerful hi-fi sound (1 5W+15Wat 8ohms) is
obtained through the 2-way speakers (optional).
Other convenient features
•SVIDEO IN jack which is connected to the Svideo
output jack on the VTR allows superior playback pictures.
•CONTROL Ssignal allows remote control of several
monitors and aVTR through asingle Remote
Commander.
•INPUT ID allows rewriting the on-screen indication for
each input mode.
•Programmable Remote Commander allows you to
operate video equipment made by Sony and other
manufacturers.
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Location and Function of Controls
After the power is turned on, press the CONTROL key
to illuminate the control keys or indicators.
The following control keys are effective only when
MANUAL CONTROL switch on the rear panel is set to
ON.
0] DISPLAY key
Press repeatedly to display on the screen the current
level of each control.
Press once to display: PICTURE/HUE/COLOR/BRIGHT/
SHARP/VOLUME/TREBLE/BASS/BALANCE
Press twice to display: SYNC/VNR/NOTCH/D.COL/
INPUT ID
Press again to make the on-screen display disappear.
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d] RESET key
Press to reset the level of HUE/COLOR/BRIGHT/
SHARP/TREBLE/BASS/BALANCE to the standard
setting. “STD" is displayed on the screen. RESET does
not function on PICTURE and VOLUME levels.
EPROGRAM key
Used for storing the adjusted picture and sound levels in
aprogram memory (see page 18 for operation).
Press to recall the stored program.
EMEMORY key
Press to store the data in aprogram. (See page 18)

U] Picture and sound adjustment keys
Press to adjust the picture and sound level. To adjust
each Item, first press the desired key, then change the
level with the LEVEL +(R)/-(L) keys.
HUE* key
Press to adjust the hue level.
LEVEL +(R): To make skin tones greenish
LEVEL —(L): To make skin tones purplish
COLOR* key
Press to adjust the color intensity level.
LEVEL +(R): To make color intensity vivid
LEVEL —(L): To make color intensity pale
BRIGHT* (brightness) key
Press to adjust the brightness level.
LEVEL +(R): To make the picture brighter
LEVEL -(L): To make the picture darker
SHARP* (sharpness) key
Press to adjust the sharpness level.
LEVEL +(R): To make the picture sharper
LEVEL —(L): To make the picture softer
TREBLE* key
Press to adjust the treble (high tone) level.
LEVEL +(R): To increase treble
LEVEL —(L): To decrease treble
BASS* key
Press to adjust the bass (low tone) level.
LEVEL +(R): To increase bass
LEVEL —(L): To decrease bass
BALANCE* key
Press to adjust the balance of the right and left speakers'
output.
LEVEL +{R): To emphasize the right speaker's
volume
LEVEL —(L): To emphasize the left speaker's volume
Uj SELECT key
Press this button repeatedly until the on-screen display
of the item you want to adjust appears.
The display will change as follows:
SYNC -> VNR -» NOTCH -> D. COL
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Press LEVEL +(R)/-(L) keys to adjust the selected item.
SYNC
Normally, set to INT. The monitor operates on the sync
signal provided with the input signal. For ANALOG
RGB signals, if async signal is provided on the G-
signal, the monitor operates on this signal.
Set to EXT when operating the monitor on an external
sync signal fed through the EXT SYNC connector on
the rear panel.
VNR (Video noise reducer)
Normally set to OFF. For noise reduction, set the level
to LOW or HIGH
NOTCH (Notch filter)
Normally set to OFF. If dots or stripes appear while
watching apicture from acomposite video source, set
to ON
This control is not effective on the Svideo input
signals.
D.COL (New dynamic color)
Normally set to ON, which makes it possible to obtain
natural skin tone and “blueish white". To add atouch
of red to the white part of the picture, set to OFF.
SELECT key is also used for INPUT ID function (see
page 20).
0LEVEL +(R)/-(L) keys
Used to adjust the level of each control.
0MUTING indicator
Illuminates while the sound is muted.
Muting is controlled only by aRemote Commander.
0STANDBY indicator
Illuminates when the power is turned off by the Remote
Commander.
Qoj POWER switch
Press this switch to turn the monitor on (j=. ON).
Press again to turn it off (El OFF).
fn] Remote control detector
The beam from the Remote Commander is received
here.
0CONTROL key
Press this key to illuminate the keys and indicators on
the front panel. Press again to extinguish them.
0VOLUME* +/- control keys
Press the +key to raise the volume or the -key to lower
it.
0PICTURE* +/- control keys
Press the +key to increase picture contrast or -to
decrease it.
OH Input select keys
Press to select the program to be monitored.
LINE A:for asignal from the LINE Aconnectors.
LINE B:for asignal from the LINE Bconnectors.
VTR :for asignal from the 8-pin VTR connector.
ANALOG RGB :for asignal from the ANALOG RGB
connectors.
DIGITAL RGB :for asignal from the DIGITAL RGB
connectors
•The picture and sound adjustment levels are digitally displayed
on the screen. Each adjustment has arange as tollows:
•HUE/COLOR/BRIGHT/SHARP/TREBLE:
MIN, -30. -29 STD +30, +31, MAX
•BALANCE:
LMAX, L30, L29 STD R30. R31 .RMAX
•PICTURE/VOLUME:
MIN, 1.2 61,62. MAX
Note
When the input signal is ANALOG RGB, DIGITAL RGB. or
Svideo, the following controls do not function.
ANALOG RGB: HUE. COLOR. SHARP, VNR, NOTCH, and
D.COL
DIGITAL RGB: HUE, COLOR. SHARP, SYNC, VNR,
NOTCH, and D.COL
Svideo: NOTCH 5

(3 SPEAKER OUT switch
Normally set to ON. If this switch is set to OFF, the
sound is not output from the speaker output.
[2]NEW DYNAMIC PICTURE switch
Normally set to ON for enhanced picture contrast.
Set to OFF for less picture contrast and natural
reproduction of the detail in dark area.
This function is not effective on the RGB input signals.
[a] V. HOLD (vertical hold) control
When the picture rolls vertically, correct it with this
control.
0H. CENTER (DIGITAL RGB) (horizontal centering)
control
When the picture of DIGITAL RGB input is distorted
horizontally, correct it with this control.
[5] DEGAUSS button
Push this button to demagnetize the screen. Wait for
about 10 minutes before activating this button again.
EREMOTE CONTROL switch
Set this switch to ON to control the monitor with a
Remote Commander. If this switch is set to OFF, remote
control detector does not function. However, when
control Sconnection is made, remote control through
other monitor or video equipment is possible.
0MANUAL CONTROL switch
Normally set to ON. To prevent manual control of the
control keys on the front panel, set to OFF.
In this case, all indications on the front panel and
displays on the screen are extinguished.
However, remote control is possible (except the
SELECT. DISPLAY, and MEMORY buttons) if the
REMOTE CONTROL switch is set to ON.
0LINE A/B connectors
SVIDEO IN (4-pin)
Connect to the Svideo output of avideo equipment.
S VIDEO OUT (4-pin)*
Loop-through output of the SVIDEO OUT connector.
Connect to the Svideo input of avideo equipment or
another monitor.
VIDEO IN (BNC type)
Connect to the video output of video equipment.
For aloop-through connection, connect to the video
output of another monitor.
VIDEO OUT (BNC type)*
Loop-through output of the VIDEO IN connector.
Connect to the video input of avideo equipment or
another monitor.
Note
The VIDEO IN connector is disconnected
automatically when acable is connected to the S
VIDEO connector.
AUDIO L/R IN (phono jack)
Connect to the audio outputs of avideo equipment.
AUDIO L/R OUT (phono jack)
Loop-through outputs of the AUDIO L/R IN jacks.
Connect to the audio inputs of avideo equipment or
another monitor.
EVTR input connector (8-pin)
Connect to aVTR with an 8-pin connector.
gCONTROL SIN/OUT jacks (minijack)
Connect to the CONTROL Sjacks of aVTR or several
monitors.
It is then possible to control the system with asingle
Remote Commander.
EANALOG RGB connectors
R/G/B IN (BNC type)
Connect to the RGB outputs of avideo equipment.
R/G/B OUT (BNC type)*
Loop-through outputs of the R/G/B/ IN connectors.
Connect to the RGB inputs of another monitor,
AUDIO L/R IN (phono jack)
Connect the audio outputs of the equipment connected
to the R/G/B IN connectors here.
AUDIO L/R OUT (phono jack)
Loop-through output of the AUDIO L/R IN (ANALOG
RGB) jacks
(U INTENSITY switch
Normally set to OFF. When amicrocomputer provided
with intensity output is connected to the DIGITAL RGB
connector, set to ON for 16-color display.
@DIGITAL RGB connectors
DIGITAL RGB connector (9-pin)
Connect with amicrocomputer having adigital (TTL
level) RGB video output.
AUDIO IN jack (monaural)(phono jack)
Connect to the audio output of an audio source to
listen to the sound from the connected audio source
while viewing the picture from the DIGITAL RGB
connector.
0SPEAKER (speaker output) terminals
Connect to speakers with 8to 16 ohms impedance.
[is] EXT SYNC connectors (BNC type)
IN: Connect to the output of async generator.
To monitor the sync signal fed through this connector,
set SYNC to EXT (see page 5).
OUT*: Loop-through output of the EXT SYNC IN
connector. Connect to the SYNC input of aVTR or a
video camera.
When nothing is connected to this connector, the input signal is
terminated automatically.

Programmable Remote Commander RM-785
*The functions of these buttons are the same as those on
the front panel (see page 4, 5.)
•In normal operation, batteries will
last up to half ayear.
If the unit does not operate properly,
the batteries might be exhausted.
Replace all of them with new ones.
•To avoid damage from possible
battery leakage, remove the
batteries when the Commander will
not be used for along time.
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System Connections
Connecting aVideo Camera
Video camera 1Video camera 2Video camera 3
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Connecting Several Monitors
Aloop-through connection is convenient for monitoring the same
signal on other monitors. Up to 5monitors can be connected. It is
recommended to use asignal
distributer when several monitors are connected.
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Note on the VIDEO and S VIDEO OUT connector
Be sure to plug in the connector fully into the VIDEO/S
VIDEO OUT connector or the input signal may be
terminated automatically.
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System Connections
Control SConnection
The following connections allow remote control of several
monitors and aVTR through asingle monitor or avideo
equipment.
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13

Displaying the Picture
1Press the POWER switch to turn the power on.
One of the input select key illuminates.
CM Press the CONTROL key".
The illuminated input select key blinks and ali the other control keys on the front panel illuminate.
(If the control keys do not illuminate, set the MANUAL CONTROL switch on the rear to ON.)
3Turn on the video equipment.
4Press the desired input select key/button.
The pressed key blinks and the picture from the selected input is displayed on the screen and the sound is heard
through the speakers.
5Adjust the picture and sound
See page 4and 5for operation.
6Press the CONTROL key to extinguish the control keys so that only the selected Input select key
illuminates*.
Not necessary when operating with the Remote Commander.
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To turn the power off
Press the POWER button on the Remote Commander to
turn off the unit for short periods of time. The STANDBY
indicator illuminates.
Turn the power off completely by pressing the POWER
switch on the unit if is not going to be used for along time.
Note
The color may be unstable for afew seconds after the
power is turned on. This is caused by the CRT beam
current feedback circuit, and is not amalfunction of the
monitor.

Adjusting the Picture and Sound
Press the desired item key/button, and then adjust with +(R)/-(L) keys/buttons when adjusting the
following items: HUE, COLOR, BRIGHT, SHARP, TREBLE, BASS, BALANCE
Press SELECT key/button repeatedly until the desired item appears, then adjust with LEVEL+(R)/-(L) keys/
buttons when adjusting the following items:
SYNC, VNR, NOTCH, D, COL
The on-screen display appears when akey/button for adjustment is pressed,
e.g. When HUE key/button is pressed, the following on-screen display appears.
The on-screen display will disappear in afew seconds.
The item appears again when LEVEL +(R)/-(L) keys/
buttons are pressed.*
2Press the CONTROL key.
Press the item button first, and then adjust with LEVEL +(R)/-(L) buttons on the Remote Commander when
the MANUAL CONTROL switch is set to OFF.
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Displaying all adjustment Items on the screen
Press the DISPLAY key/button.
The adjustment items and their level appear on the
screen.
Press once to display: PICTURE/HUE/COLOR/
BRIGHT/SHARP/
VOLUME/TREBLE/BASS/
BALANCE
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HUE STD TRE STD
COL +28 BAS +30
BRT -22 BAL STD
SHP STD
Press twice to display: SYNC/VNR/NOTCH/
D. COL/INPUT ID
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VNR OFF
NOTCH ON
D.COL OFF
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Press again to make the on-screen display
disappear.
Restoring the factory preset adjustment levels
Press RESET key/button.
The factory preset levels appear on the screen.
(RESET does not function on PICTURE and
VOLUME controls.)
RESET
PIC 30 VOL 14
HUE STD TRE STD
COL STD BAS STD
BRT
SHP STD STD BAL STD
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Operation
Storing in aprogram
Besides storing in each input mode, the adjusted picture
and sound levels can be stored in up to 4programs.
Aprogram can be recalled and it is effective in any
input mode.
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Press the CONTROL key to illuminate the control keys on the front panel.
Press the PROGRAM key/button repeatedly until the
PROGRAM number in which to store the picture and
sound levels appears.
Program number will change as follows:
PROGRAM 1-> PROGRAM 2-> PROGRAM 3-» PROGRAM 4
When there is no indication on the screen, "PROGRAM
1"always appears first whenever the PROGRAM key/
button is pressed.
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4Adjust the picture and the sound levels.
vFor operation, see page 4and 5.
The following are the items which can be stored
in aprogram.
PICTURE SYNC
HUE VNR
COLOR NOTCH
BRIGHT DCOL
SHARP
TREBLE
BASS
BALANCE
To check the current level of each control, press
DISPLAY key/button.
Press the MEMORY key/button.
PROGRAM indication turns red. After afew
seconds, the indication will turn back to white,
which confirms that storing was successfully
completed.
^Press the CONTROL key.
To change the programmed adjustment levels
Press the PROGRAM key/button to choose the program
number to be changed. Readjust the picture and sound
levels. Be sure to press MEMORY after the adjustment is
done.
Using the stored program
^Display the desired input source by pressing
one of the input select keys/buttons.
LINE A
2Select the desired program number by
pressing the PROGRAM key/button.
PROGRAM 1
The programmed adjustment is done.
To restore the original picture and sound levels
Press the selected input select key/button again.
The levels are also restored when the power is turned off
completely and then on with the POWER switch on the unit.
To check the programmed adjustment levels
Press the PROGRAM key/button to select the desired
program number, then press the DISPLAY key/button.
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Rewriting the Indication for Each Input Mode-INPUT ID Function
You can rewrite the on-screen indication for each input
"| Press the CONTROL key to illuminate the control keys on the front panel.
2Press the DISPLAY button/key twice.
One of the items blinks. „\*t»r.
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NOTCH OFF
D.COL ON
1NPUT 1D
Press the SELECT button/key repeatedly until "INPUT
ID” blinks, and press the LEVEL +(R) button/key. Z,\- 1NE A~ LINE A
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A.RGB A.RGB
D.RGB D.RGB
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