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Apple Multiple Scan 15
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Basics
Apple Multiple Scan 15 Display
Basics Overview - 1
Overview
The Apple Multiple Scan 15
Display is a color monitor
that supports a variety of
resolutions, and has a flat,
square screen for clear,
sharp images.
The Apple Multiple Scan 15
Display has a diagonal
viewable image size of 13.3
inches.
Basics Overview - 2
The Apple Multiple Scan 15 Display features
• Optimized screen resolutions (640x480, 800x600,
832x624)
• A tilt-swivel base that allows the monitor to be
positioned for optimal viewing comfort
• MPR II compliance for low electrical and magnetic
emissions
• Energy Star power conservation compliance
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Specifications
Apple Multiple Scan 15 Display
Specifications Characteristics - 1
Characteristics
Picture Tube
Screen Resolution
Scan Rates
15-in. diagonal flat square shadow mask (13.3-in. viewable
image)
Multiple scan
Polished surface treatment
640x480, 800x600, or 832x624
1024x768 (only PC and PC-compatibles with a Mac/PC adapter)
0.28-mm dot pitch
Vertical refresh rate: 60–75 Hz
Horizontal scan rate: 31.77–56.5 kHz
Macintosh, VGA, and SVGA compatible
Specifications Characteristics - 2
Cable Connector
Input Signals
15-pin miniature D-type
Video: red, green, and blue analog signals; RS-343A standard;
.714 V peak to peak; positive-going
Sync on green: RS-343A compatible level; .286 V ± 10%
negative-going during blanking intervals
Separate Sync: 1 to 5 V peak to peak; negative- or positive-going
Composite Sync: 1 to 5 V peak to peak; negative- or positive-going
Specifications Characteristics - 3
System Requirements
Power Macintosh, Macintosh Centris, Macintosh Quadra, some
Macintosh Performas, or any NuBus compatible Macintosh
with a Macintosh Display Card 24AC.
Macintosh II family, PowerBooks, Duo and Mini Dock, some
Macintosh Performa, Macintosh LC, LC II, LC III, and
Macintosh computers with Display Cards 4•8, 8•24, or
8•24GC installed work in 640x480 mode. Other modes
possible with additional adapters.
System software version 7.1 or later
Specifications Controls and Ports - 4
Controls and Ports
User Controls
I/O Ports
Front panel: power, brightness and contrast controls
Additional controls available using the command button: horizontal
and vertical shift, horizontal and vertical size, zoom and reset
Automatic degauss at power on; manual degauss by turning power
switch off, then on (capable of full degauss after monitor is
turned off for 20 minutes or more)
Headphone/Speaker: One input and one pass-through port
Specifications Physical and Electrical - 5
Physical and Electrical
Power Supply
Size and Weight
Monitor Stand
Voltage: 90–134 and 198–260 VAC, self-configuring
Frequency: 47–63 Hz
Power: 90 W maximum
Height: 16.5 in. (424 mm)
Width: 15.8 in. (405 mm)
Depth: 17.6 in. (452.3 mm)
Weight: 31 lb. (14 kg)
Built-in, tilt-and-swivel stand
Specifications Environmental - 6
Environmental
Temperature
Altitude
Humidity
Power Savings Feature
Operating: 50°F–104°F (10°C–40°C)
Storage: 32°F–140°F (0°C–60°C)
Shipping: -4°F to 151°F (-40°C to 65°C)
Operating: to 10,000 ft. (3,000 m)
Shipping: to 15,000 ft. (4,500 m)
Operating: 20–95% maximum, noncondensing
Storage: 5–90% maximum, noncondensing
Shipping: 5–95% maximum, noncondensing
Conforms to the Energy Star Program of the United States
Environmental Protection Agency
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Troubleshooting
Apple Multiple Scan 15 Display
Troubleshooting General - 1
General
The Symptom Charts included in this chapter will help you
diagnose specific symptoms related to your product. Because cures
are listed on the charts in the order of most likely solution, try
the first cure first. Verify whether or not the product continues to
exhibit the symptom. If the symptom persists, try the next cure.
(Note: If you have replaced a module, reinstall the original module
before you proceed to the next cure.)
If you are not sure what the problem is, or if the Symptom Charts
do not resolve the problem, refer to the Flowchart for the product
family.
For additional assistance, contact Apple Technical Support.
Troubleshooting Symptom Charts/No Raster - 2
Symptom Charts
No Raster
No raster, LED off 1 Check power cord connection.
2 Replace power cord.
3 Return monitor to Apple.
No raster, LED on 1 Adjust contrast and brightness controls. See Adjustments
chapter.
2 Verify that video card in computer is working properly.
3 Return monitor to Apple.
Troubleshooting Symptom Charts/Geometry - 3
Geometry
Raster too short, tall,
narrow, or wide
Raster not centered 1 Check that distortion is not due to environmental conditions.
1 Adjust vertical and horizontal size. See Adjustments chapter.
2 Reset controls to factory settings. See Adjustments chapter.
3 Turn off Zoom feature. See Adjustments chapter.
4 Return monitor to Apple.
Move monitor.
2 Adjust vertical and horizontal center controls. See
Adjustments chapter.
3 Return monitor to Apple.
Troubleshooting Symptom Charts/Video - 4
Video
Screen dark or
appears dim
Screen flickers 1 Check that distortion is not due to environmental conditions.
No colors appear on
screen
1 Adjust brightness. See Adjustments chapter.
2 Energy Saver option may be activated. Move mouse or press
any key to reactivate monitor.
3 Return monitor to Apple.
Move monitor.
2 Move monitors at least 16 inches apart if using more than
one monitor on computer.
3 Return monitor to Apple.
1 Check to make sure that number of colors is set correctly on
Monitors control panel.
2 Return monitor to Apple.
Troubleshooting Symptom Charts/Miscellaneous - 5
Miscellaneous
Indicator light goes
out before
adjustments are
finished
No sound from the
computer
Do not pause for more than 10 seconds while adjusting controls. If
you pause for 10 seconds, monitor assumes you are finished.
1 Disconnect sound output cable or headphones from sound
output port.
2 Replace sound cable.
3 Return monitor to Apple.
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Adjustments
Apple Multiple Scan 15 Display
Adjustments Brightness and Contrast - 1
Brightness and Contrast
No preliminary steps are
required before you begin
this procedure.
Brightness and
Contrast Controls
Adjustments Brightness and Contrast - 2
1 Move the brightness
control to increase or
decrease brightness.
2 Move the contrast
control to increase or
decrease contrast.
Brightness
Control
Contrast
Control
Adjustments Geometry - 3
Geometry
No preliminary steps are
required before you begin
this procedure.
Note:
Monitor controls are
set at the factory. You can
fine-tune the picture and
make adjustments by using
the front panel controls.
The monitor will use your
settings at each power on.
(See “Factory Settings” in
this chapter to recall
factory settings).
Front Panel
Open the front panel.
Adjustments Geometry - 4
Vertical Center
1 P ress and hold down the
select button until the
vertical center
indicator light goes on;
then release the button.
2 Press the “-” button to
move the center of the
picture down.
Vertical
Center
Indicator
Select
Button
"+" Button
“-” Button
3 Press the “+” button to
move the center of the
picture up.
Adjustments Geometry - 5
Horizontal Center
1 Press and hold down the
select button until the
horizontal center
indicator light goes on;
then release the button.
2 Press the “-” button to
move the center of the
picture to the left.
Horizontal
Center
Indicator
Select
Button
"+" Button
"-" Button
3 Press the “+” button to
move the center of the
picture to the right.
Adjustments Geometry - 6
Vertical Size
1 Press and hold down the
select button until the
height indicator light
goes on; then release the
button.
2 Press the “-” button to
reduce the height of the
picture.
Height
Indicator
Select
Button
"+" Button
"-" Button
3 Press the “+” button to
increase the height of the
picture.
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Horizontal Size
1 Press and hold down the
select button until the
width indicator light
goes on; then release the
button.
2 Press the “-” button to
reduce the width of the
picture.
Width
Indicator
Select
Button
"+" Button
"-" Button
3 Press the “+” button to
increase the width of the
picture.
Adjustments Zooming - 8
Zooming
No preliminary steps are
required before you begin
this procedure.
Note:
Zooming adjusts the
picture so that it fills the
entire screen. The process
removes any black borders
around the picture.
1 Open the front panel.
Front Panel
Adjustments Zooming - 9
2 Press the zoom button.
3 To return to normal
size, press the zoom
button again.
Zoom Button
Adjustments Factory Settings - 10
Factory Settings
No preliminary steps are
required before you begin
this procedure.
Note:
The controls for the
monitor are set at the
factory. You can fine-tune
the picture and make
adjustments to the settings
using the front panel
controls. The monitor will
use your settings each time
the computer is turned on.
If you do not permanently
Front Panel
overwrite the factory
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settings (as shown in
“Replacing Factory
Settings” in this chapter),
you can use the recall
function to return to
factory settings.
Open the front panel.
Front Panel
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Recall
Note:
Turn off zooming
before pressing the recall
button.
Press the recall button to
return to the factory
settings.
Recall Button
Adjustments Factory Settings - 13
Replacing Factory Settings
Note:
After changing the
settings of the monitor, you
can permanently replace
the original factory settings
with your own.
1 Set the controls on the
monitor to the desired
Opening
settings.
2 Insert a pen or
straightened paperclip
into the opening to the
left of the zoom button.
The new settings are now
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stored permanently in
the monitor’s memory.
Important:
factory settings are now
permanently replaced
with the current
settings. You cannot
recall the original
factory settings.
Pressing the recall
button only restores the
last settings you stored.
The original
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