Sony GDM-F500 User Manual

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Operating Instructions
Mode d’emploi

Manual de instrucciones

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GDM-F500

> 1998 by Sony Corporation

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit.
Record these numbers In the spaces provided below. Refer to them
whenever you call upon your 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 voltages are present inside the
unit. Do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to
qualified personnel only.

FCC Notice

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against

harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be detemiined 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 or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from

that to which the receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
You are cautioned that any changes pr modifications not expressly
approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this
equipment.

IMPORTADOR (Para Mexico unicamente/For Mexico only)

Sony Electrónicos de Mexico, S.A. de C.V.
Henry Ford No.29
Fraccionamiento San Nicolas, Tlalnepantla
Estado de Mexico, CP54030
Tel.: [phone]

R.F.C. SEM-941001-BJA

Hinweise

• Aus ergonomiscnen Gründen wird empfohlen, die
Grundfarbe Blau nicht aut dunklem Untergrund zu verwenden
(schlechte Erkennbarkeit, Augenbelastung bei zu geringem
Zeichenkontrast).

• Aus ergonomischen Gründen (flimmern) sollten nur
Darstellungen bei Vertikalfrequenzen ab 70 Hz (ohne
Zeilensprung) verwendet werden.

• Die Konvergenz des Bildes kann sich auf Grund des

Magnetfeldes am Ort der Aufstellung aus der korrekten
Grundelnstellung verändern. Zur Korrektur empfiehlt es sich
deshalb, die Regler an der Frontseite für Konvergenz so
einzustellen, daß die getrennt sichtbaren Farblinien für Rot.
Grün und Blau bei z.B. der Darstellung eines Buchstabens
zur Deckung (Konvergenz) gelangen.
Siehe hierzu auch die Erklärungen zu Konvergenz.

NOTICE

This notice is applicable for USA/Canada only.
If shipped to USA/Canada, install only a UL LISTED/CSA
LABELLED power supply cord meeting the following
specifications:
SPECIFICATIONS

Plug Type Nema-Plug 5-15p
Cord Type SVT or SJT, minimum 3x18 AWG
Length Maximum 15 feet
Rating Minimum 7 A, 125 V

NOTICE

Cette notice s'applique aux Etats-Unis et au Canada
uniquement.
Si cet appareil est export* aux Etats-Unis ou au Canada,
utiliser le cordon d’alimentation portant la mention UL LISTED/
CSA LABELLED et remplissant les conditions suivantes:
SPECIFICATIONS

Type de fiche Fiche Nema 5-15 broches

Cordon Type SVT ou SJT, minimum 3x18 AWG
Longueur Maximum 15 pieds
Tension Minimum 7 A, 125 V

IMPORTANTE

Para prevenir cualquier mal funcionamiento у evitar daños, рог
favor, lea detalladamente este manual de instrucciones antes
de conectar y operar este equipo.

INFORMATION

This product complies with Swedish National Council for Metrology

(MPR) standards issued in December 1990 (MPR II) for very low

frequency (VLF) and extremely low frequency (ELF).

INFORMATION
Ce produit est conforme aux normes du Swedish National Council
for Metrology de décembre 1990 (MPR II) en ce qui concerne les
fréquences très basses (VLF) et extrêmement basses (ELF).

Hinweis

Dieses Gerät erfüllt bezüglich tieffrequenter (very low frequency)
und tiefstfrequenter (extremely low frequency) Strahlung die

Vorschriften des .Swedish National Council for Metrology (MPR)"

vom Dezember 1990 (MPR II).
INFORMACIÓN

Este producto cumple las normas del Conseio Nacional Sueco
para Metrología (MPR) emitidas en diciembre de 1990 (MPR II)
para frecuencias muy bajas (VLF) y frecuencias extremadamente
bajas (ELF).

Dieses Garát entspricht den folgenden europäischen EMV­Vorschriften für Betrieb in Wohngebieten, gewerblicher Gebieten
und Leichtindustriegebieten.

EN55022/1994 Klasse B
EN50082-1/1992
EN61000-3-2/1995

As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Sony
Corporation has determined that this
product meets the ENERGY STAR
guidelines for energy efficiency.

This monitor complies with the
TCO’95 guidelines.

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: Sony
Model No.: GDM-F500
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 1 Sony Drive. Park Ridge, NJ. 07656 USA
Telephone No.: 201-930-6970

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation

is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.

Table of Contents

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Precautions...............................................................................................4

identifying parts and controls.................................................................5

Setup

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step 1 : Connect your monitor to your computer...................................6

Step 2: Connect the power cord..............................................................7

Step 3: Turn on the monitor and computer

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Connecting Universal Serial Bus (USB) compliant peripherals .... 8

Selecting the on-screen menu language (LANG)

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Selecting the input signal........................................................................9

Automatically sizing and centering the picture

Customizing Your Monitor

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Navigating the menu..............................................................................10

Adjusting the brightness and contrast
Adjusting the centering of the picture (CENTER)
Adjusting the size of the picture (SIZE)
Adjusting the shape of the picture (GEOM)

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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 or

Sony Corporauon.
Macintosh is a trademark licensed to
Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the
U S.A. and other countries.
Windows® and MS-DOS are registered
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in

the United States and other countnes.
IBM PC/AT and VGA are registered
trademarks of IBM Corporauon of the
U.S.A.
VESA and DDC ” are uademarks ot the

Video Electronics Standard

■Association.
ENERGY Star is a U.S. regisiered
mark.
All other product names mentioned
herein may be the trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respecuve
companies.

Furthermore. and "®" are not
menuoned in each case m this manual.

Technical Features.....................................................................15

Preset and user modes..........................................................................15

Power saving function...........................................................................15

T roubieshooting....................................................................... 15

If thin lines appear on your screen (damper wires)
On-screen messages
Trouble symptoms and remedies

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Self-diagnosis function..........................................................................18

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Specifications.............................................................................18

Appendix........................................................................................i

Preset mode timing table...........................................................................>

TCO’95 Eco-document

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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 iocai power supply.

For the customers in the U.S.A. ».
if you do not use the appropnate cord, this moniior will not
conform to mandatory FCC standards.

Example of plug types

for 100 to 120 VAC for 200 to 240 V AC

Before disconnecung 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 momtor. Be sure to

keep magnetic recording equipment, tapes, and disks away
from the monitor.

Use of the tiit-swivel

This monitor can be adjusted within the angles shown below. To
turn the monitor vertically or honzomally. hold it at the bottom

with both hands.

The equipment should be installed near an easuy accessible
outlet

Installation

Do not install the monitor in the following places:

• on surfaces (rugs', blankets, etc.) or near matenais (curtams,
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

• tn a place subject to mechanical vibration or snock

• on an unstable surface

• near cqmpment which generates magnetism, suen as a

transformer or high voltage power lines

• near or on an electrically charged metai surface

Maintenance

• Clean the screen with a soft cloth. If you use a glass cleaning
liquid, 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, scounng powder or solvent, such as alcohol or
benzene.

Transportation

When you transport this monitor for repair or shipment, use the
original carton and packing matenais.

Identifying parts and controls

See the pages m parentheses for further details.

Front

Q] RESET button (page 14)

This button resets the adjustments to the factory settmgs.

[2] ASC (auto sizing and centering) button (page 9)

This button automatically adjusts the size and centenng of the

picture.

[3] INPUT button and HD 15/BNC indicators (page 9)

This button selects the HD15 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 brighmess and contrast
adjustments.

[H (!) (power) switch and indicator (pages 7,15,18)

This button turns the momtor on and off. The power indicator

lights up in green when the momtor is turned on, and either
flashes in green and orange, or hghts up m orange when the
monitor is in power saving mode.

[U AC IN connector (page 7)

This connector provides AC power to the monitor.

\j] USB (universal serial bus) upstream connector

(page 8)

Use this connector to link the momtor to a USB compliant
computer.

[8] USB (universal serial bus) downstream connectors

(page 8)

Use these connectors to link USB penpheral devices to the
monitor.

Rear

[|] Video input 1 connector (HD15) (page 6)

This connector inputs RGB video signals (0.700 Vp-p,
positive I and sync signals.

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Pin No. Signal

1

2

3 Blue
4 ID (Ground)

5 DDC Ground*
6 Red Ground
7
8
9 DDC + 5V*

10 Ground
11

12
13 H. Sync
14 V. Sync
15

♦ DDC (Display Data Channel) is a standard of VESA.

!lOi Video input 2 connector (BNC) (page 6)

This connector inputs RGB video signals (0.700 Vp-p,

positive) and sync signals.

Red

Green
(Composite Sync on Green)

Green Ground
Blue Ground

ID (Ground)
Bi-Directional Data (SDA)*

Data Clock (SCD*

Setup

Before using your monitor, check that the following accessones
are included in your canon:

• Power cord (1)

• HD15 video signal cable (1)

• USB cable (1)

• Macintosh adapter 11)

• Windows Monitor Informauon 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
cotmecimg the cable. This adapter is compatible with Macintosh LC,
Performa, Quadra, Power Macintosh and Power Macintosh G3 series
computers. Macintosh H 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 DDC2B+)

This monitor uses the No.9 pin m the video signal connector for Plug &
Play (DDC2AB or DDC2B+)compatibility. Seepage 5 for thelocauonof
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 obtairung an HD 15 adapter.

I Connecting to the five BNC connectors

to SYNC IN

Refer to the preceding
examples to connect to your
computer.

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 connectors. If you

want to use Plug & Play, connect your computer to the HDl 5 connector
using the supplied video signal cable.

video signal cable

(SMF-400, not supplied)*

HD/VD