Sony GDM-F400 User Manual
Trinitron* Coior
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3-864-156-22(1)
Operating Instructions
Mode d’emploi
Manual de instrucciones
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GDM-F400
GDM-F500
11998 by Sony Corporation
Table of Contents
Precautions
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Identifying parts and controls..........................................................5
Setup................................................................................... 6
Step 1: Connect your monitor to your computer
Step 2: Connect the power cord.......................................................7
Step 3: Turn on the monitor and computer.......................................7
Connecting Universal Serial Bus (USB) compliant peripherals .... 8
Selecting the on-screen menu language (LANG)
Selecting the input signal
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Automatically sizing and centering the picture...................................9
Customizing Your Monitor
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Navigating the menu.....................................................................10
Adjusting the brightness and contrast
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Adjusting the centering of the picture (CENTER).............................11
Adjusting the size of the picture (SIZE)
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Adjusting the shape of the picture (GEOM)
Enlarging or reducing the picture (ZOOM) .... -............................12
Adjusting the color of the picture (COLOR)
Adjusting the quality of the picture (SCREEN)
Additional settings (OPTION)
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Resetting the adjustments.............................................................14
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Trinitron® is a registered trademark of
Sony Corporation.
Macintosh is a trademark licensed to
Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the
U.S.A. and other countries.
Windows® and MS-IX)S are registered
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IBM PC/AT and VGA are registered
trademarks of IBM Corporation of the
U.S.A.
VESA and DDC™ are trademarks of the
Video Electronics Standard
Association.
ENERGY Star is a U S. registered
mark.
All other product names mentioned
herein may be the tradeniarks or
registered trademarks of their respective
companies.
Furthermore, “™” and “®” are not
mentioned in each case in this manual.
Technical Features
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15
Preset and user modes..................................................................15
Power saving function...................................................................15
T roubleshooting...............................................................15
If thin lines appear on your screen (damper wires)
On-screen messages.....................................................................15
Trouble symptoms and remedies....................................................16
Self-diagnosis function
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Specifications....................................................................18
Appendix.............................................................................. i
Preset mode timing table...................................................................i
TCO’95 Eco-document.......................................................................i
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Precautions
Warning on power connections
• Use the supplied power cord. If you use a different power cord,
be sure that it is compatible with your local power supply.
For the customers in the U.S.A.
If you do not use the appropriate cord, this monitor will not
conform to mandatory FCC standards.
Example of plug types
for too to 120 VAC for 200 to 240 V AC
Before disconnecting the power cord, wait at least 30 seconds
after turning off the power to allow the static electricity on the
screen’s surface to discharge.
After the power is turned on, the screen is demagnetized
(degaussed) for about 3 seconds. This generates a strong
magnetic field around the screen which may affect data stored
on magnetic tapes and disks placed near the monitor. Be sure to
keep magnetic recording equipment, tapes, and disks away
from the monitor.
Use of the tilt-swivel
This monitor can be adjusted within the angles shown below. To
turn the monitor vertically or horizontally, hold it at the bottom
with both hands.
GDM-F400
GDM-F500
The equipment should be installed near an easily accessible
outlet
Installation
Do not install the monitor in the following places:
• on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.) or near materials (curtains,
draperies, etc.) that may block the ventilation holes
• near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts, or in a place
subject to direct sunlight
• in a place subject to severe temperature changes
• in a place subject to mechanical vibration or shock
• on an unstable surface
• near equipment which generates magnetism, such as a
transformer or high voltage power lines
• near or on an electrically charged metal surface
Maintenance
• Clean the screen with a soft cloth. If you use a glass cleaning
Uquid, do not use any type of cleaner containing an anti-static
solution or similar additive as this may scratch the screen’s
coating.
• Do not rub, touch, or tap the surface of the screen with sharp or
abrasive items such as a ballpoint pen or screwdriver. This type
of contact may result in a scratched picture tube.
• Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth lightly
moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type
of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent, such as alcohol or
benzene.
Transportation
When you transport this monitor for repair or shipment, use the
original carton and packing materials.
Identifying parts and controls
See the pages in parentheses for further details. GDM-F500 is
used for illustration purposes throughout this manual.
Front Rear
Q] RESET button (page 14)
This button resets the adjustments to the factory settings.
[2] ASC (auto sizing and centering) button (page 9)
This button automatically adjusts the size and centering of the
picture.
[3] INPUT button and HD 15/BNC indicators (page 9)
This button selects the HD 15 or BNC video input signal. The
input signal and corresponding input indicator change each
time you press this button.
[4] Joystick (page 11)
The joystick is used to display the menu and make
adjustments to the monitor, including brightness and contrast
adjustments.
[5] (!) (power) switch and indicator (pages 7,15,18)
This button turns the monitor on and off. The power indicator
lights up in green when the monitor is turned on, and either
flashes in green and orange, or hghts up in orange when the
monitor is in power saving mode.
[D AC IN connector (page 7)
This connector provides AC power to the monitor.
USB (universal serial bus) upstream connector (page 8)
Use this connector to link the monitor to a USB compliant
computer.
[8] USB (universal serial bus) downstream connectors
(page 8)
Use these connectors to link USB peripheral devices to the
monitor.
Video input 1 connector (HD15) (page 6)
TTiis connector inputs RGB video signals (0.700 Vp-p,
positive) and sync signals.
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Pin No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
* DDC (Display Data Channel) is a standard of VESA.
01 Video Input 2 connector (BNC) (page 6)
This connector inputs RGB video signals (0.700 Vp-p,
positive) and sync signals.
Signal
Red
Green
(Composite Sync on Green)
Blue
ID (Ground)
DDC Ground*
Red Ground
Green Ground
Blue Ground
DDC + 5V*
Ground
ID (Ground)
Bi-Directional Data (SDA)*
H. Sync
V. Sync
Data Clock (SCL)*
Setup
Before using your monitor, check that the following accessones
are included in your carton:
• Power cord (1)
• HD 15 video signal cable (1)
• USB cable (1)
• Macintosh adapter (1)
• Windows Monitor Information Disk (1)
• Warranty card (1)
• Notes on cleaning the screen's surface (1)
• This instruction manual (1)
Step 1: Connect your monitor to
your computer
Turn off the monitor and computer before connecting.
■ Connecting to an IBM PC/AT or compatible
computer
■ Connecting to a Macintosh or compatible
computer
Use the supplied Macintosh adapter.
* Connect the supplied Macintosh adapter to the computer before •
connecting the cable. This adapter is compatible with Macintosh LC,
Performa, Quadra, Power Macintosh and Power Macintosh G3 series
computers. Macintosh II series and some older versions of PowerBook
models may need an adapter with micro switches (not supplied).
If your PC system Is not compatible with Plug & Play (DDC2AB
or 0DC2B+)
This monitor uses the No.9 pin in the video signal connector for Plug &
Play (DDC7AB or DDC2B+) compatibility. See page 5 for the location of
the No.9 pin.
• If your computer accepts the No.9 pin, use the supplied HD15 video
signal cable.
• If your computer does not accept the No.9 pin, please consult your
dealer for advice on obtaining an HD 15 adapter.
■ Connecting to the five BNC connectors
• Connect the cables from left to right in the following order Red-GreenBlue-HD-'VD.
Notes
• Do not touch the pins of the video cable connector as this might bend
the pins.
• Plug & Play (DDC) does not apply to the five BNC cormectors. If you
want to use Plug & Play, cormect your computer to the HD 15 connector
using the supplied video signal cable.
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