Sony CPD-9000 User Manual

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TRINITRON® CHARACTER DISPLAY

CPD-1201/9000

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Page 2

Before operating the unit, please read this manual
thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

MODE D’EMPLOI page

Lire attentivement ce mode d’emploi avant de mettre

l’appareil en fonction. Le conserver aux fins de consulta
tion ultérieure.

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OWNER’S RECORD

The model and serial npinbers are located at the rear.
Record these numbers in the sf^ces provided below.
Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your
Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No*_

© 1984 by Sony Corporation

Serial No_

English

FEATURES

The CPD-1201/9000 is a high resolution character
dispiay designed for use with microcomputers,
character generators or videotex units having either
analog or digital RGB output.

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not ex

pose the unit to rain or moisture.

Dangerousiy high voltages are present in
side the unit.

Do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing

to qualified personnel only.

INFORMATION

This equipment generates and uses radio frequency
energy and if not installed and used properly, that is, in

strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions,
may cause interference to radio and television recep

tion. It has been type tested and found to comply with

the limits for a Class B computing device in accordance

with the specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC

Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protec
tion against such interference in a residential installa
tion. Hpwever, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equip
ment does cause interference to radio or television

reception, which can be -determined by turning the

equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to

correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:

Reorient the receiving antenna
Relocate the equipment with respect to the receiver
Move the equipment away from the receiver
Plug the equipment into a different outlet so that
equipment and receiver are on different branch
circuits.

If necessary, the user should consult the dealer or an ex

perienced radio/television technician for additional sug
gestions. The user may find the following booklet

prepared by the Federal Communications Commission
helpful :
“How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference
Problems’^ This booklet is available from the U.S.
Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402,
Stock No. 004-000-00345-4.

A shielded interface cable such as the SMF-series

recommended on page 5 must be used with this equip

ment.

•Super Fine Pitch Trinitron character display with a

dark (CPD-1201: anti-glaring dark) screen.

•An RGB terminal which allows equipment with either

analog or digital RGB output to be connected.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Precautions

Features..................................................................... 2

Location and function of controls..........................

Use of a display stand

Connections............................................................ 4

Connection with the Sony SMC-70 or SMC-70G

Connection with other microcomputers
Specifications
Timing chart

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microcomputer

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PRECAUTIONS

On safety

•Operate the unit only on 120 V ac, 60 Hz.

•Should any liquid or solid object fall into the cabinet,

unplug the unit and have it checked by quallfed person

nel before operating It any further.

•Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if It is not to be us

ed for several days.

•To disconnect the ac power cord, pull it out by the

plug. Never pull the cord Itself.

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 soft cloth. Stubborn stains may be removed with a
cloth lightly dampened with a mild detergent solution.
Never use strong solvents such as thinner or benzine, or
abrasive cleansers since these 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 in 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

Sony service facility.